Manchester Hockey Competitions Committee

MHCC

Dear Hockey Club,

Hope you have had a successful and fun season. After a break due to some unimportant tournament last year we are back to offer some dates for your diaries. So no need to get that tent out of the loft you have summer hockey here! We are pleased to invite you to participate in this year’s Summer Sevens and Elevens Hockey Leagues.

As most of you will remember, the summer league began at Parrs Wood several years ago, and has since developed into the North West’s biggest summer hockey leagues competition. This years leagues will again be held at Belle Vue’s excellent water based pitches.

There will be 4 leagues running:

· Badgers 7-a-side: Monday evenings

· Mixed 7-a-side: Tuesday evenings

· Ladies 7-a-side: Wednesday evenings

· Men’s 11-a-side: Thursday evenings

7-a-side competitions:

· Will run between 7.00pm and 9.00pm

· Costs £24.00 per team, per match night (badgers is £21 per team, per night)

· Each team will play several short matches per match night, in a tournament format

· the leagues will commence the week of May 12th 2008

· Will run over 10-12 weeks

· Each team will play every other week (fortnightly)

· Squads will be up to 15 registered players (7 male, 7 female & 1 GK of either gender)

· Badgers teams will consist of 2 over 18’s and 5 under 16’s  (separate boys & girls competitions; school years 7-11)

· Umpires will be provided (except for the badgers league; teams will have to bring their own)

11-a-side competition (men’s only):

· Will run between 6.45pm and 9.45pm

· Will cost £38.00 per team per match night (approx £3.50 per player)

· Each team will play one game; 25 minutes each way per match night

· Umpires will be provided

· The league will commence on May 15th 2008

· Teams will play weekly

· Squads on the night will consist of up to 16 registered players.

· Clubs can register up to a maximum of 30 players over the duration

· The league will run over 10-12 weeks

If you would like to enter a team in any of the leagues, please complete the entry form and return with your deposit.  Cheques* are to be made payable to ‘Manchester Hockey Competitions Committee’.  (NB: please send separate cheques for individual teams ie: one cheque per team)  Send to:

Darren Berry, 66 Albion Road, New Mills, Stockport , SK22 3EY

e-mail: mhcc@hotmail.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE THAT CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS FRIDAY 11^th APRIL 2008

If you have any queries, please contact me on 0770 419 8207 or by e-mail: mhcc@hotmail.co.uk

Regards,

Darren Berry (Chair)

Manchester Hockey Competitions Committee (MHCC)

Umpiring Information

UMPIRES

We are always looking for qualified umpires to help officiate at the summer leagues.  If you or somebody you know has a level one qualification, or needs some match practice before being assessed for the level one, please complete the slip below and return along with your entry form. 

Trainees will have the opportunity to get some practical experience and coaching during the summer leagues through a mentoring scheme.  We have arranged for umpire coaches to attend the summer leagues to offer support and advise to the trainees, and we will also arrange the assessments.

As the lack of quantity and quality of umpires and officials is a national problem, and one that is prevalent in most clubs, this is an ideal opportunity for club members to gain the necessary knowledge and experience.  If there is anyone in your club who would like to sign up for the course, please complete the slip below and return along with the entry form.

Umpire Coordinator: Eric Dickinson

For information email :- mhcc@hotmail.co.uk

EXPERIENCED/QUALIFIED UMPIRES