* State Championships Update
* Nominations for Qld Teams 2012
* Database of Players looking for a team at State Championships
* Qld Uniforms 2012
* National Championships 2012
GLADSTONE STATE CHAMPIOSHIPS UPDATE
The accommodation issues that have been concerning so many individuals and centres in relation to the Over 40 and Over 50 championships in Gladstone from the 4-7 May 2012 have now been solved.
After much negotiation between Gladstone Hockey Association, The Gladstone Chamber of Commerce, the Gladstone City Council and Gil Voysey from Qld Masters Committee, approval has been given to allow a "Tent City" to be established at a Football Ground in Gladstone.
This tent city will be available for booking by all centres sending teams to Gladstone if required (if centres or individuals have been able to procur their own accommodation then they can choose either the tent city or their own accommodation).
The advantages/benefits of a "Tent City" are:
* Inexpensive (around $60 per person per night)
* A great community atmosphere with all teams living at the same venue.
* Fully secured by the company supplying the tents.
* Floored tents with stretcher beds.
* Facilities at the Football Club including a bar.
* Street Lighting
* Tents wil be set up by the company based on bookings.
* Two persons only per tent.
The number of beds required will need to be booked in advance by each centre sending teams (not individuals) and paid for by the centre making the booking.
Have a look at the following link re the company establishing the tent city.
www.tentcityhire.com.au
More details as to how to book your beds will be available later.
MANAGERS FOR QLD TEAMS WANTED
Managers are required for all Qld teams in 2012. If you (or someone close to you) is interested in becoming a manager for one of the Qld teams to travel to Hobart, please sne an expression of interest to The Secretary Qld Masters Committee.
No experience is necessary and there are many "old hands" who can help you out and there is a "Managers Handbook" available to assist you.
Send an Email ASAP to:
Paul Hardie
paul@bryntawelhorses.com
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012.
OVER 40 AND OVER 50: May Long Weekend 4-7 May in Gladstone
Nominations for Teams for this Championship are due on the 15 th April. Please go to the "Nominations" page of the website to find the link to the Team Nomination Form.
Please note that each team competing at a State Championship must send a non playing umpire as per Hockey Queensland requirements.
OVER 35, 45 AND 55: June Long Weekend 8-11 June on Gold Coast
Team Nominations for this championship are required by 25th May. Please go to the "Nominations" page of the website to find the link to the Team Nomination Form.
Please note that each team competing at a State Championship must send a non playing umpire as per Hockey Queensland requirements.
PLAYER NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Over 40 and Over 50 nominations close on 27 April 2012.
Over 35, Over 45, Over 55, Over 60, Over 65 and Over 70 nominations close on 1 June 2012.
Those players wishing to Nominate for selection in a Qld Team to travel to Hobart to contest the National Titles from 29 Sept - 14 Oct 2012 please go to the Nominations page to find the link to the form or simply Click here.
Please be aware that in 2012 only players who attend the correct Championship for their age group will be considered for selection. Therefore, if you wish to nominate for an Over 40 or Over 50 Qld team you must attend the Championships in Gladstone from 4-7 May. Similarly for the Over 35, 45, 55, 60 65 and 70 teams who must attend the Championships on the Gold Coast from 8-11 June.
If any player is unable to make a team for their correct championship please read carefully the procedure to follow below.
Please note:
- If you are selected in a Qld team then you MUST pay a $220 deposit by 30th June or your place in the team will be forfeited and a shadow player will be called into the team.
- This $220 payment will be credited to your costs for the tournament and is non refundable if you withdraw prior to the tournament except in extenuating circumstances as decided by the committee.
- It is intended that Qld teams will be announced after the State Championships on the Gold Coast from 8 - 11 June.
PLAYERS NEEDING A TEAM FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Thank you to those players who have sent me information re their availibility for Championships already. I have a number of players available for both State Championships so if your centre is looking for extra players to make up a team please contact me as per the information below.
If you are looking for a team so that you can be seen by selectors at the correct State championships for your age, please send an Email to Ray Langler raylangler@dodo.com.au before the due date for Team Nominations for each championships.
Include the following information in your Email: Name, DOB, Phone, Email, Hockey Centre, Preferred Playing Position Centres who are looking for players to fill teams will be given appropriate player names for them to contact.
CENTRES LOOKING FOR PLAYERS
Centres who are looking for players to fill teams for State Championships, please send a request to Ray Langler raylangler@dodo.com.au who will provide you with suitable names from the database so compiled.
It is hoped that this will also minimise requests for permission to play underage players at Championships.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012
The National Championships will be held in Hobart from the 29 Sept - 14 Oct 2012
Accommodation for these championships is still being finalised but please be aware that if you are using the accommodation arranged by Qld Masters, you will be expected to pay for 15 nights.
QLD UNIFORMS 2012
1. The Qld Uniforms for 2012 will remain the same as for 2011 and 2012 so as to reduce player costs.
2. The uniforms will be available for sizing and viewing at each of the State Championships - please take advantage of this offer as you will then be assured that the uniforms are exactly what you require.
3. In 2012 all uniform orders will be made online directly with Just Hockey. Each selected player will be given a Unique Log In Number so they can access the Just Hockey website and place their order. All payments will be made directly to Just Hockey (no payment -no order!) and Just Hockey have guaranteed that provided the orders are placed by the due date they will have the uniforms ready for collection at the nearest Just Hockey outlet to you prior to the National Championships.