SPORTSMAN 27th April 2011
website www.ymcchockey.com
Issue 5
Always warm up and stretch before the game. This helps minimize the risk of injury from sudden stretching of cold muscles
Sponsor for YMCC Hockey LendiQ - Keyinvest Lending Services -David Cosgrove 0412 624 312 david@lendiq.com.au Presidents report: Patrick Knott : As I start writing this message the extended easter break is in its dying moments. Reality will hit tomorrow when back at work and I know I wont be the only one feeling slightly miffed at the change. On the bright side however, we have some awesome hockey to look forward to so cheer up everyone, its time to start swinging some sticks. Next Sunday 1st May is our 50th Junior Carnival. I know we have made a request for assistance already but I will impersonate a broken record and ask again that everyone tip-in to help. Most of us in the club have not been involved with YMCC for 50 years so this event outlasts most of us. I can remember playing as a 10 year old and loved every second of the day and I hope our current batch of 10 year olds will be able to look back in years to come and say the same. Sure, next Sunday we may be outnumbered some of the bigger clubs, but this is something our club is famous for and we can all be very proud of the achievement. I would like to thank John Crute for the donation of his goalie gear to the club. John has decided to hang up the “canes” after a remarkable career in the net for YMCC that began in 1956 and included a raft of WA State and Australian teams. You will see a run down John’s achievements elsewhere in this edition of the Sportsman. But of special note he was the keeper in the mens team that was first promoted into A grade back in 1958 (see photo 2nd from left back row). Can I take this opportunity to thank John for his true commitment to the club and to hockey, you may be retired John but we still want to see you down cheering for us at the big games. Hugh Reynolds, our junior co-ordinator has been able to organise a session on umpiring for junior players. Hockey WA will be conducting the Umpiring Clinic at the Perry Lakes Clubrooms Wednesday 11th May 5.30 – 6.30. To be honest, interested seniors can attend as well as the “Umpriing 101” session will be useful to anyone keen to avoid that “I have no idea what I am doing” moment when they umpire. The club expects all players to become proficient umpires. I like to politely tell umpires what they are doing and if you do too, then perhaps you need to be fully skilled to do so. Attending this session could enhance your ability to advise, guide and converse with umpires of all abilities. Parents are welcome as well. Whilst on umpiring, if any seniors wish to put their names forward as being avaiable to be paid to cover umpiring duties then please send your details to your respective Playing Directors. Congratulations to Sarah Moore-Crouch on her recent marriage to Glen Foreman. Good to have you back after your honeymoon Sarah. At training last night I am embarrassed to admit an errant ball from my stick that I scooped into the air dobbed our Women’s VP Bob Jacobs bang on the head. Fortunately there was no claret but quite understandably, Bob was not impressed. We wont be issuing helmets for coaches just yet but this 1 in 10,000 shot illustrates the care we need to take particularly during warm-ups at Shenton. Do as I say not as I do ! Saturday mornings at Perry Lakes are soon to start, but lets get the Junior Carnival over with first. See you all on Sunday the 1st May at Perry Lakes. Congratulations? significant arrivals? newsworthy news? – please email bmckechnie@bigpond.com so it can be included in the Sportsman . Also please email results