http://www.wokinghc.com/ Woking Hockey Club en-GB Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:15:03 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly Woking Hockey Club News http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.wokinghc.com/images/logo.gif http://www.wokinghc.com/ http://www.wokinghc.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=130 Congratulations to all those nominated in the Club Awards this year. Here is a full list of the nominees and winners. Women's Team of the Year Winner: 3s Runner Up: 2as Men's Team of the Year Winner: 3s Runners-up: 2s and Pitts the Younger Club Man of the Year Winner: Pete Hubbard Runners-up: Gary Blythe and Adam Parkinson Club Woman of the Year Winner: Sue Strachan Runners-up: Lucy O'Brien and Julie Hunter Social Man of the Year Winner: Craig Fruin Runners-up: Jamie Pinder and Graeme Cooke Social Woman of the Year Winner: Lucy O'Brien Runner-up: Cath Wood Younger Player of the Year - Boy Winner: Stefan von Hanisch Runners-up: Chris Rawlings and Ed Burton-Brown Young Player of the Year - Girl Winner: jade Barclay Runners-up: Lucy Burton-Brown and Amy Allcock Men's Hotshot Pete Graham Women's Hotshot Amy Allcock Beale Cup Awarded to Pitts the Younger - but presented to The Warriors in recognition of their hard work and commitment at getting a team out each week. President's Cup To be revealed...........later Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:15:03 GMT http://www.wokinghc.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=129 ARTHUR BARBERS 80th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FESTIVAL 30th MARCH 2008 On the 30 March Woking Hockey Club hosted a celebration festival in honour of our club President, Arthur Barber, to celebrate his 80th birthday. A tournament was played by teams from LX Hockey, Warlocks, Ancient Britons and Woking Pitts, clubs which Arthur has a long and happy association, Arthur in fine form played a half game with each of the representing teams. The formalites of the day followed with the Mayor of Woking recognising Arthur for his contribution not only to hockey but to sport in Woking and his involvement in the wider community. David Pitt thanked Arthur for all he has done for Woking Hockey Club over 55 years. Brian Woolcott on behalf of LX Club, thanked Arthur for his valuable contributions to the Club, remembering that he was on the Australian Tour in 1999 when the Ashes were won by the LX Club. Ian Russell, one of the founder members of the Club, made a sincere tribute to Arthur, and presented him with the two litre bottle of 1999 Fronsac wine recently won at the Lille tournament by the LX Club, which Arthur participated in for many years. Arthur has played for 55 years at Woking Hockey Club, 20 years with the Ancient Britons, 19 years with Warlocks, and 13 years with LX Club. During that time Arthur has toured and played in nearly all of the hockey playing Countries. A full report on the event and match written by David Read can be found on the LX Club webpage The photos are available in the gallery Arthur's Photos Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:49:22 GMT http://www.wokinghc.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=128 IT'S that time of year again. The annual dinner dance will see the presentation of the 3rd Woking HC awards (the 'Hoc-scars' - as only I call them). Your vote counts for eight of these awards. Read the categories below and email your vote to news@wokinghc.com Categories – Team of the Year (Men’s and Women’s) Could be a team that has won the league or cup, one that has performed well above expectation, or one that has helped out fundraising or organising events. Club Man of the Year Club Woman of the Year People that have gone above and beyond what is required to help out the club in the previous year. These people will normally have been involved on the playing side, and also helping behind the scenes. Social Man of the Year Social Woman of the Year People that have participated in the social scene this year. They may not have been organisers or very good players, but they are part of the life and soul of the club. Colt of the Year (Boy and Girl) Someone aged under 18 that has showed great promise in the past year. [/b][b] Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:18:21 GMT http://www.wokinghc.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=127 Friday 11th April 2008 Chobham Golf Club Chobham Road Knaphill 7pm for 7:30 sit down Cost: TBA Come celebrate the end of a great season 'Can't Wait'....... 'See you there!' Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:03:52 GMT http://www.wokinghc.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=126 Dear, WHC Players, Members and Patrons On Saturday December 8th, in place of the usual teas, the caterers will instead be serving a christmas dinner menu; Roast turkey, stuffing, sausies, roast veges etc. For guests and friends who do not have a players tea ticket, a christmas dinner can be purhased for £4.99. To ensure everyone who wants food can be catered for please do drop me a quick reply letting me know if you will be bringing others so we can get an idea of possible additional numbers. Thanks We will also be making mulled wine which will be served at the bar through out the afternoon. Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:53:13 GMT http://www.wokinghc.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=125 To: All Woking Hockey Club Members & Associates Please see the WH Club Development Officer (CDO) services description posted on the WHC website. (formerly known as the BDM role). Job Description (Adobe) & MS Word Ts and Cs Adobe & MS Word This role has been reviewed and the revised by a working group. Following recommendations to the management committee the contract is up for renewal and is posted on the WHC website inviting club members and/or associates to tender for the contract. The primary purpose of this contract is to generate income for the club, the targeted income expected is in the region of £10-20k and the value of the contract will be negotiable and relevent to the agreed target. If you are interesting in tendering for the WH Club Development Officer contract please see the dates and process below. Dec 4’ 07 - Jan 31 ’08 - The CDO Services Description is posted on the WHC website with the applicatation period being 2 months. If you are interested in the contract please apply in writing by email to the [email]secretary.whc@btinternet.com [/email]. Applications can also be posted sealed in the top shelf of the pidgeon holes in the committee room, clearly marked "WH CDO Application, For the attention of the WHC Secretary" Tenders will be confidential, only the management committee will have visibility to tenders from interested parties. Jan 31 ‘ 08 - All tenders will be reviewed and considered and the decision will require a consensus by the management committee The primary criteria for decision making will be based on ability to provide the service and generate income required to be viable The decision criteria will be around the credibility demonstrated by the applicants to market & sell, book & bill, manage finance & admin, and the ability to liaise and work sucessfully with club volunteers, members and patrons will be a key attribute essential to the success of the CDO. Feb 1 ’08 - The successful bidder will be contacted and the contract could come into effect March 1’08. Feb 1 ’08 - Unsuccessful tenders for the contract will be dispositioned / advised If you have questions or would like to discuss the contract or any aspect of the above please contact either John Hughes, Adam Parkinson or Gill Pinder. Thu, 06 Dec 2007 10:40:11 GMT http://www.wokinghc.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=124 To: All Woking Hockey Club Members & Patrons Please see the attached WHC Cleaning Specification for the cleaning contract which is up for renewal ( MS Word Format or Adobe PDF ) If you are interesting in tendering for the WHC Cleaning contract please see the dates and process below. Dec 1’ 07 - Jan 31 ’08 - The Cleaning specification is posted on the WHC website, the contract is open for 2 months, if you are interested in bidding for the contract please do so by the end on January. Tenders will be confidential, only Paddy Blackwell (current treasurer) and I will have visibility to tenders. Jan 31 ‘ 08 - All tenders will be reviewed/considered The primary criteria for decision making will be based on price, consideration will be given to ability to provide the service level required. Feb 1 ’08 - The successful bidder will be contacted and the contract could come into effect immediately or March 1 depending on outcome. Feb 1 ’08 - Unsuccessful tenders for the contract will be dispositioned / advised Those interested are asked to apply in writing, email or other means to julie.hunter@intel.com or by post 35 Albert Road, Connaught Park, Bagshot, Surrey, GU19 5QL Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:33:25 GMT http://www.wokinghc.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=123 Come and help Celebrate the coming of age of Miss Sharon Cooper and come and cap off 2007. Where: Woking HC When: Saturday 8th December 2007 Time: 7:30 till late!! Dress: Your favourite super hero or any fancy dress Come dance and celebrate the night away to great Music from one of our very own DJ's live in the club. See you there!! Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:17:21 GMT http://www.wokinghc.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=122 Woking Hockey Club Quiz night - Round 2 Saturday 17th November 7:30 for 8:pm start Four assigned teams plus any other interested quiz mad teams or people welcome Test your witts against the interlectual know how of your mates!! See you there!! Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:16:46 GMT http://www.wokinghc.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=120 Woking Hockey Club will be running the following hockey courses this October Half Term 22nd-25th (Not Friday 26th) Age 5-7   9am-10.30am    £32 for 4 days/£9 per day Age 8-10   11am-1pm    £40 for 4 days /£11 per day Age 11-13   2pm-4pm    £40 for 4 days/£11 per day Advanced bookings are recommended although people can turn up on the day there will be an additional admin fee of £2. All courses are at Woking Hockey Club – Goldsworth Park People do not have to do all the dates. Sticks can be provided. It is recommended that shin pads and mouth guards are worn where possible. Please bring bottle of water and a snack. Ring Jo on 07766 525298 with any questions/make a booking Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:04:22 GMT