ATHERTON TABLELANDS HOCKEY FINALS THIS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8
Big year for Hockey
After a successful 2018 season, Atherton Tableland Hockey Association will come together this Saturday for a full day of grand final action
The 2018 season has been a great success for Atherton Tableland Hockey Association (ATHA). Our Summer 6’s competition was even stronger this
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year with a strong 12 team competition across two divisions. We kicked off our main ATHA season in March and our third year of the Tableland Tomahawks competing in the
TROPHIES FOR EVERY OCCASION AND SPORTING EVENT Wishing all teams competing in the finals the best of luck! SPONSORS OF U13 Boys TROOPERS and Vet Ladies PLASTERED VETS.
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S1 senior school Cairns competitions on a Friday evening. This year two teams represented us, it was a tough year with very young teams, but our players gained valuable skills and experience. Our men entered a team in the B men’s Cairns comp this year. In their first year they made the final rounds; so, a great effort. All this obviously can’t happen without our coaches, managers, parents and generous sponsors. You are the ones who have made this possible. So, thank you. A major highlight this year was being able to secure recently retired captain of the Australia Men’s Hockey team the Kookaburras Mark Knowles as the Patron of our club. Mark attended the club in June and held coaching clinics for our members and coaches. What a fabulous day that won’t be forgotten in a hurry. We even made the local WIN News. Mark has agreed to continue as our Patron which is amazing news for our little club. Coming from a small club himself
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in Rocky he understands the challenges that rural clubs face. ATHA was again very well represented again in 2018 Peninsula teams with 11 players chosen in teams or as shadows competing in various tournaments around the state. U19 schoolgirl Laura Trezise was chosen as goalie in the Under 19 Qld team who will represent the state in a tour of NZ later in the year. An outstanding achievement. Laura is currently fundraising for her trip so keep an eye out and support her if you can. ATHA once again sent teams to various State Championships this year with our Masters (35+) Ladies heading to Townsville with two teams in June. Team 1 finishing 2nd in Div 4. Leanne Godfrey was named the Hockey Qld player of the final. Team 2 (with 10/15 newbie’s) thoroughly enjoyed their experience. Our U18 ladies competed in the championships in Cairns in July and our U13 boys headed down to Mackay in July. The Boys
had a great tournament and ended up 3rd in Division 2. Thanks again to all coaches, managers and parents who assisted. Hockey World Shop opened at the club, so now we are a one stop shop for all your hockey and sporting needs. The shop operates every Saturday between 122pm or by appointment. Our Grand final day this Saturday September 8, starts with our youngest members our Minkies (Under 6/8’s) at 9am, progressing in age throughout the day, finishing with a huge post final cel-
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The Atherton Tablelands Hockey Association invites players, family, spectators, volunteers and community members to our Grand Final Day on...
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH Starting from 9am… until late into the night! Don’t miss the fun... and of course the HOCKEY!!
GRAND FINAL DAY PROGRAM
9.00am: Minkies Under 6s / Under 8s 10.00am: Division 2 - 12 Years & Under GRAND FINAL 11.15am: Division 1 - 16 Years & Under GRAND FINAL 12.30pm: MINKIES, DIVISION 1 & 2 PRESENTATIONS 1.30pm: EXHIBITION GAME 2.30pm: VETS LADIES GRAND FINAL 4.00pm: OPEN LADIES GRAND FINAL 5.30pm: SENIOR PRESENTATIONS
Hot Food & Cold Drinks Available ALL DAY in our amazing canteen Fun and Games for the Little AND Big Kids Jumbo Slide Music Lolly Drop Prizes Love-Lee Cooking Food Van Special Guest
THEN PARTY TIME… With Live Band I.C.U.!! The Atherton Tablelands Hockey Association would like to thank Queensland Country Credit Union for coming on as our major sponsor this year.
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Is proud to support the Atherton Tableland Hockey Association and wishes all finalists the best of luck.
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ebration into the evening. Join us, there will be hot food, cold drinks from our amazing canteen all day and into the evening we have organised a food van and a live band. We invite all players, past and present, friends, family, sponsors and spectators to join us at Loder Park for what will be a great day of outstanding hockey, fun and entertainment for all. It’s free entry, so bring a chair and a hat and come and cheer our players on. It’s been a super close competition all year across all age divisions, with just points separating many teams on the ladder so it’s set to be an exciting day. Good luck to everyone competing in the Grand Finals, play hard, play fair and most importantly have fun. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow committee members. It’s not an easy gig at times. Thanks to every person who took time to volunteer and to all our valued members who participated this year. We are not a club with out you. We hope to see you all back next year. Can’t wait till then? Well come and have some fun in the Summer 6’s competition, and bring a friend? Keep an eye on our FaceBook page for details.
Carrie de Brueys
ATHA President
SHANE KNUTH Member for HILL My congratulations to the committee and organisers of Atherton Hockey for their ongoing commitment in providing young children and adults an outlet for healthy minds and bodies. It is a credit to all involved. www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au