Chairman’s Welcome
Hello & welcome to the first newsletter of the now formally merged Amersham &
Chalfont Hockey Club. The first thing I must do is thank everyone who has put in
so much work over the summer to get everything up & running before the season.
The work on the clubhouse is now moving on at pace. I hope that as many people
as possible will be able to make it on the 30th Aug to see how it is
progressing. I am looking forward to having a nice place to come & shower &
socialise after the games.
The Social Committee are in the
process of finalising dates for a series of nights down the club where we will
be able to meet everyone and complete the integration of the clubs. More
importantly, we have the official opening of the clubhouse followed by an
evening do on 22-Sep - I hope that everyone will make an effort to attend what
promises to be a great occasion. The new merged club offers many opportunities
for us. Everyone who has worked over the summer to get things up & running for
the season has put a lot of effort in, but we cannot guarantee a glitch-free
transition. Please can we all look on the bright side while the club settles
down. I look forward to seeing everyone down at the clubhouse for a few beers.
Giles Payne-ACHC Chairman
Editor’s Note:
As there is such a lot to put in this newsletter I’ll keep this as brief as
possible! Can I just ask that if you have an email address please forward it to
me so that future Newsletters and other club information can be sent to you
without the need for endless stuffing (of envelopes) and 19p (postage)!. Many
thanks.
Sarah
Birger sarahbirger@hotmail.com
Club
Opening Party 22nd September
1200-1630 -
All are welcome, including family and friends, to join in during the day when
there will be kwik cricket, football for kids, mini-hockey, softball, rounders,
bouncy castle, refreshments.
1630-1700 Official Opening
1800-midnight
A black tie event in the marquee
with sit-down meal, casino & disco. Tickets are on sale now from Martin
Cartledge and are £30 per person. Final schedule to be confirmed.
Invitation to clubhouse
preview………
We are
entering the final stages of completing the clubhouse, prior to the official
opening in late-September, and on behalf of the CPSA Board I would like to
invite you to a preview tour of the new CPSA clubhouse on Thursday 30th
August between 7.30 and 8.30 pm.
Not only are we are keen to update you on the reinstatement project, but we also
want to get your ideas on how the new clubhouse facilities should evolve
following the official opening.
Wine & cheese refreshments will be provided.
Simon
Seabrook
Chairman, CPSA Board of Directors
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MEN’S TRIALS
Saturday 1st
September
1330-1630
Newlands Park
Bring a white and a dark
shirt.
Please contact one of the
Men’s Captains for more information (contact details overleaf). |
CLUB OPEN
DAY
Saturday 8th
September
1100-1700
Newlands Park
Men 1100-1300 by invitation
Mixed 1300-1500 open to all
Women 1500-1700 open to all
Arrive
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ACHC MIXED
TOURNAMENT
Sunday 30th
September (new date!)
1000-1700
Chalfont Park
Helpers
still needed to organise the day and also to play!!!
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Fitness training
at Chalfont Park
28th Aug & 4th Sept 1930-2100 all welcome
Ladies Training
at Beaconsfield
High School
Monday 10th September 1945-2130 (tbc)
Men’s Training
at Newlands
Park
Tuesday 11th September 1930-2100
Men’s First
League game -
29th September
Ladies First League game
- 6th
October
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EHA Men’s cup
–23-Sep-01 Fareham (A)
EHA Men’s Vase
28-Oct-01
Southampton (H)
EHA Women’s Cup
28-Oct-01
Chichester (A)
EHA Women’s
Trophy
21-Oct-01 Staines (H)
EHA Vets Cup
11-Nov-01
South Saxon (H)
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Club Kit
If you have
not already ordered and paid for your new club kit, then please contact Martin
Cartledge as soon as possible because the orders are being made now. Cheques for
£25.00 to Chalfont Park Sports Association.
Ladies Skirts:
Please note that the style has been altered slightly by popular demand to
accommodate a flexible waistband. Unfortunately there is an extra £2.50 cost for
this. Again, please contact Martin ASAP to order your size.
Hockey
Insurance
The club are
arranging insurance through the HA recommended scheme which will cover the club
for any third party claims which may arise. The club will not be providing
insurance for any personal loss or injury. If people require this type of cover
they will need to take this out on an individual basis.
The committee are currently
considering reimbursing coaches for the cost of their coaching liability
insurance. Our initial view is that the club will probably cover any costs
incurred for club duties incurred by unpaid coaches. We will let everyone know
our final decision.
Giles Payne
COLTS TRAINING
The colts season starts on
16th Sept 10am-1pm at Newlands Park.
If you are U18 as of 1st Sept
01, then please come along and join in. If, however, you are over 18 but would
like to help out with the coaching or the general administration of running the
colts then please come along to the first session on 16-Sep or contact Mike
Johnstone.
HELP
is desperately
needed for the following tasks:
Team
Managers & coaches
- for U16, U14, U12 girls & boys
Rota Officer
- for organisation of coaches on Sundays
Kit supervisor
- to oversee the supply, storage & maintenance
of kit
Treasurer
- for collection of match fees and
subscriptions
Administrator
- to update names & addresses
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