Junior State Championships
Many flattering reports have been coming back to me about the performance of FHC kids over last week’s Junior State Championship (U13 and U15). Not just that, but the performances of the FHC coaches involved have drawn top marks also. Footscray contributed just over 50% of the player numbers for the Western Wildcats, which was one of only two districts (from 10 in total – 6 metro/4 country) who had all four teams make it to the semi-finals on Friday. Particular congratulations to the U13 girls team who took off the State title. Well done to all of our 10 girls in that squad, and to head coach Lisa Anderson, and coaching assistants (and FHC U17 stars) Lexie White and Lauren Hopkins. Early this week the Victorian selectors will announce preliminary squads of elite performers who will trial over coming weeks for Victorian team selection. Good luck FHC boys and girls. Also, nominations are now open for players that would like to trial for the boys and girls U17 squads. You must be an U17 player to be able to trial. Find the nomination form on the Hockey Victoria website, and act now!
Also you can check out and purchase a number of photos from the event here: www.sportsonline.net.au
Running Technique Training
Want to learn how to run like an elite performer? Here is your chance, because the fantastic Sonia Kiernan is coming back to FHC to run her 5 week master-class in running technique Monday week (July 12th). The sessions will run for 1 hour each of the five Monday nights (6.00 – 7.00 pm), and the cost to participate is $10 per session. This course only comes around ever three or four years, so get involved now is you think that added speed will make you a better hockey player. All bookings through Linda Chambers bearace@bigpond.net.au
Best of luck Fidz
Popular club personality Mohommed Hafidz (Fidz) has left for six months work overseas involving equal time with the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games respectively. One of the most important recruits to come to the Club in recent years, Fidz will be a hard man to replace. Have a great time OS Fidz, and we look forward to seeing you in 2011.
