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Beavers take on the Parents. (Mar.2009)
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The annual end-of-season Beavers match versus the parents took place for a fourth year.
With memories of the previous week's dinner still fresh, or in some cases a little vague,
it was always going to be a gruelling encounter,
and a couple of nasty leg injuries forced an early exit for parents Clarke and Friday.
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With her game-plan in disarray,
and the Beavers replying through Phil and Guy to wipe out the parents' 2-goal lead,
Coach Linda delivered her trump card with a tactical re-jig to her formation.
With Dave Williamson directing play from the centre spot,
and twin strike-force Steph and Steph adopting a static role either side of the hapless Morris in goal,
the youngsters could find no answer to the parents' lack of mobility, succumbing to a late strike by Corrin.
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The most ridiculous outfit award was won by the one in the purple top and orange leg-guards.
Any offspring traumatised by the event are advised to ring 0800-1111.
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Teams celebrate end of successful season. (Mar.2009)
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All seven teams were in celebratory mood at the annual end-of-season dinner which followed this year’s AGM.
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Ian Douglas began proceedings with his report of the Beavers season. Alice Williamson (above left) was his Player of the Season, while Sean Friday (above right) received the Eric Wright Junior Hockey Award as best U14 player. Perennial hockey supporter, chauffeur and mum Chris Crosbie finally received her 15 seconds of recognition, picking up the U16 best player award on behalf of son Nick, who was away on hockey duty with MTS.
Nathan Corrin won the Beeching Junior Leadership Award.
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Team of the Year were the Ladies Seconds, who have won 15 and drawn 2 of their 18 fixtures this season. Skipper Rachel Brennan (above) collected the team award from chairman Anthony Symondson.
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The team of the year was a close-run contest, with the Beavers team undefeated, winning 17 and drawing just 3 of their matches. The Beavers were each presented with an individual memento to mark their achievements.
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Mark Watts has found the net on 57 occasions this season, and relieved the Pfeiffer household of the Forbes Leishman Trophy as leading goalscorer. A good evening got better for Mark, when he was also announced as winner of the hockey fantasy league, but for legal reasons declared himself unable to buy his dad a pint with the proceeds.
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The three senior men's teams have all finished just off the promotion places.
The Ladies firsts hold a mid-table league position and, barring a freak combination of end-of-season results from the 6 clubs beneath them, have successfully consolidated following their promotion last season. The dependable Kath Thow (below left) was their players’ Player of the Year.
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Rob Weir, who is stepping down as Badgers team manager, received a standing ovation in recognition of his many years running the team, as (above right) he collected the Richard Dawson Trophy for services to the section.
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Ormskirk Ladies and Northern Reunion. (Feb.2009)
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On Sun 8th March, the ladies hockey section are having an Ormskirk Ladies and Northern Reunion afternoon to celebrate 40 years of umpiring by Peter Burman. Peter has umpired for the ladies section since it began in Ormskirk 40 years ago. He has finally decided to hang up his whistle and the ladies are celebrating his loyalty and support.
The ladies are playing Wigan 1st in the next round of the Lancashire Cup and the presentation to Peter will be made in the clubhouse after the game.
Game starts at 1pm.
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Youngsters take EH Leaders Course. (Feb.2009)
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Eleven of Northern's young hockey players took part in an England Hockey Leadership course
held at Northern during February half term.
The course covered coaching, umpiring and leadership skills.
The Young Leaders will be tasked with organising their own Junior Tournament in March
proving their leadership and umpiring skills.
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Under 13 Girls win Merseyside Tournament. (Feb.2009)
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Pictured above are the victorious Northern U13 Girls team,
who won the Merseyside U13 Girls Hockey Tournament held at Northern on Sunday 25.January.
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The team's success was the culmination of a marathon weekend for one team member in particular.
Anneli Reed had taken part in a 12 hour scout hike on the previous day.
On the following Monday,
she took her medal into school to show her PE teacher,
and to mention that they beat local rivals Formby along the way.
Her teacher just happens to play for ...
... you guessed it ... Formby!
Passing on a big thank you from the parents, to Wendy, for all her efforts in organising and running the tournament.
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Umpires Course at Northern. (Feb.2009)
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There is to be a Level One Umpires course run by LWHA at Northern on Mon.16, Mon.23 and Mon.30 of March, from 7pm to 9pm. This is open to all clubs, costing £25 per person (free of charge to Northern members), on a first come first served basis.
Please email any expressions of interest via the website address, or contact Wendy McDowall directly.
The £25 cost of the course (for non-members) must be paid by 2.March in order to attend, payable to the Lancashire Womens Hockey Association and sent to Wendy.
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Under Starter's Orders for Race Night. (Nov.2008)
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The Hockey section are holding a Race Night to raise funds for the section.
Date: 22nd of November 2008, Time: 7.30pm.
Entry fees: £5 Includes food, entry to the paddock and tote.
£30 to sponsor a race - includes two tickets and two free bets, £4 to own a horse, £2 to be a jockey.
Winning owner wins £20, Winning jockey wins a bottle of wine.
Race winners win cash from the tote depending on odds.
For more information or to purchase a ticket, contact Anthony Symondson or Maria Brant.
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The evening is a joint venture between the Cricket and Hockey sections. Please support it.
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Fantasy League Table. (Nov.2008)
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Current standings in the hockey section Fantasy League,
updates courtesy of Symo ...
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Access to FixturesLive. (Oct.2008)
For those who access FixturesLive via the Northern Results and Reports section of this website,
this setup which has linked in the hockey fixtures, results and tables for the last few seasons has stopped working.
It would appear that FixturesLive have altered something at their end that prevents it working.
Update - 10.Nov - the problem is now fixed.
The option to use the yellow Results and Reports button should now work ok.
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ClubsFirst Accreditation Renewed. (Oct.2008)
It is our great pleasure to inform you that, following an independent Nominated Officer visit and subsequent verification of your club assessment file, Northern Hockey Club (EH id: 1369) has been recognised as working towards providing a Safe, Effective and Child Friendly club environment, and as such has been re-awarded the England Hockey ClubsFirst Accreditation.
England Hockey is committed to supporting the development of safe, effective and child-friendly clubs. On behalf of England Hockey I would like to thank you for your club's dedication in this area.
Congratulations and well done for all of your hard work in submitting the application.
Caroline Howkins
Development Administrator, England Hockey
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Pre-season Training. (Aug.2008)
The Men's hockey pre-season training is on Tuesday nights at Northern
from 6:30pm till 8:30pm.
Ladies sessions are now 6:30pm till dark on a Thursday,
but from 1st.October will move to Ormskirk School on a Wednesday 8-9pm.
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Junior Coaching Times and Dates. (Aug.2008)
Junior hockey training starts on Sunday 14.Sept and runs till Sunday 7.Dec,
re-starting after Christmas on Sunday 11.Jan up to Sunday 5.April.
There will be no breaks for half term this time.
The first session will run from 10.30am to 11.30am for younger players and primary school children - NO Badgers or Beavers players required at this session.
The second session will run from 11.30am to 12.30pm, when Beavers will be coached as a team, and Badgers will be coached as a team.
This season, non-members will be charged a one-off fee of £20 to cover the 13 weeks of training up to Christmas. This is to reduce the amount of time taken at the beginning of each session, collecting pound coins. The cost after Christmas is still to be determined.
Junior members will have already paid their membership fees, so training will still be free of charge for members.
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We are being assessed on Sunday 31.August by England Hockey,
for the renewal of our Clubs 1st accreditation.
There will also be a one-off training session at 10.30am for one hour. All juniors are invited to attend.
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Pro4Sport to supply New Kit. (Aug.2008)
We have got team wear this year through a website
www.pro4sport.co.uk/northernhc
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It benefits the section, as not only can we buy the kit and be all matching,
but for every non-kit item purchased through this website link,
the section gets 10% back.
Instructions:
1. log on through our very own porthole
www.pro4sport.co.uk/northernhc
2. click team wear then club
3. click on the northern crest
4. you can purchase any kit item and on most, it gives you the option to input initials or add comments for you to personalize
5. you can also buy non kit i.e. sticks, bags astro trainers etc
6. just remember as long as you go through the link the club will benefit
Anthony Symondson
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Dates for 2008-9 Season. (Aug.2008)
Men’s Hockey (Adults)
Friendly games are 6th Sept (1st XI and 2nd XI only), 13th Sept & 20th Sept
Pre-Xmas league games run from 27th Sept to 13th December inclusive
Friendly games are 3rd Jan & 10th Jan
Post Xmas league games run from 17th Jan to 21st March inclusive
Harrod’s Knockout Trophy 1st Round (1st XI only) on Sunday 12th October
Lancashire Cup Knockout 1st Round (1st XI only) on Sunday 26th October
Ladies Hockey (Adults)
Friendly games are 6th Sept (1st XI only), 13th Sept (1st XI only) & 20th Sept (1st XI only)
Pre-Xmas league games run from 27th Sept to 13th December inclusive (excluding 1st Nov (1st XI), 25th Oct (2nd XI), 6th Dec (2nd XI) and 13th Dec (2nd XI)
Friendly game on 10th Jan (2nd XI only)
Post Xmas league games run from 17th Jan to 21st March inclusive (excluding 14th Feb (2nd XI) and 21st Feb (2nd XI) plus additional 1st XI game on 4th April)
Badgers/Beavers (Juniors)
Pre Xmas games 13th Sept to 13th Dec inclusive (excluding 13th Sept (Beavers))
Post Xmas games 3rd Jan to 21st March inclusive
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