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Vet’s Report

Mark Stephens — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 01:08:30 +0000

Lights Camera Action and a Penalty Stroke
Round 6 Vets C Grade Footscray VS Melton, back line Phil McAlinden half line Les McAlinden forward line Wayne McAlinden. Three McAlinden`s in the one side, 18 years difference between youngest and eldest. This is a club first, three brothers playing in the one Vets side. A McAlinden reunion and friends (about 100 people) witnessed the three brothers play together. For the first and last time the Footscray boys started very well with 11 on the ground and 6 on the bench, that worked well until the opposition worked out we were playing with 17 players. In the second half Footscray played well scoring two goals to nil. With only seconds to go the home team penetrated the circle once again when the ball hit a foot on the goal line resulting in a penalty stroke. Playing in his last game it was only fitting that Wayne take the stroke. Top left top right, what side to go the keeper had no idea? The power of the stroke, bottom left and goal. 3 nil win to Footscray and Wayne had scored his last goal in hockey. Congratulation’s to the Wayne, Phil and Les.

Milestone Game
Round 11 28-6-2010 9.00pm Women’s Vets Footscray VS Waverley Sue Papadakis will play her 500th game. Come down to the ground and cheer Sue on. Congratulations Sue.

Gold Gold Gold
The 2010 Trans Tasman Masters Test Series where played in May at the Newcastle International Hockey center. This series consisted of Ladies over 35,40,45,50 and 55.Mens over 40,45,50 and 55. Gold medals to Andrew Crowley over 45`s, Geoff Lewis over 55`s, Lyn Tout (GK) over 50`s, Neil Coster Over 40`s Team manager, Geoff Lewis Over 40`s Assistant Coach

Vets Report

Footscray Hockey Admin — Sun, 17 May 2009 11:38:11 +0000

The 2009 Vets season has begun with a minimum of fuss. The first week saw 4 of our 6 vets teams win their first round game, well done to all.
Women B: Footscray 6 Vs Hawthorn 0
Vets A: Footscray 1 Vs Altona 1
Vets C West: Footscray 2 Vs Hawthorn 3
Vets D West: Footscray 0 Vs Altona 2
Supervets A: Footscray 3 Vs Melb University 1
Supervets B: Footscray 1 Vs Essendon 0
I would also like to make a personal thanks to the 3 ladies who played at short notice on Monday night to make up the numbers for the round 1 game.

State Vetrans Championships

Footscray Hockey Admin — Sun, 17 May 2009 11:36:59 +0000

Women
The 2009 Australian Women’s Veterans Hockey Championships will be held in Hobart Tasmania. Tournament Dates are 2nd – 10th October 2009.

Trial Dates are as follows:
35 & 40′s: Sunday 12th July 8-10am Venue TBC
35, 40 & 45’s: Sunday 19th July 8-10am Venue TBC
45, 50 & 55’s: Sunday 26th July 8-10am Venue TBC
50, 55 & 60’s: Sunday 02nd Aug 8-10am Venue TBC

Nomination Fee: $25.00
Nomination Forms: Sporting Pulse
Nominations CLOSE: Friday 3rd July

Men
The 2009 Australian Men’s Veterans Hockey Championships will be held in Melbourne Victoria. (Footscray
Hockey Club is the Host Venue) Tournament Dates are 28th September to the 10th October

Uncle Bob's Club – Helpers Wanted

John Trail — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:12:25 +0000

I presently hold the position of State Secretary of the Uncle Bobs Club. Not many people have heard of us but we are a charity that raises money for sick and disabled children in Victoria. We are also heavily involved with the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. We have been allocated two corners in Williamstown Road to collect at on Good Friday and would greatly appreciate some assistance with tin rattling on the day. We have corner captains who look after the volunteers and we supply all the equipment, the only requirement is that they need to be 16 or over and willing to help. Would it be possible for this to be forwarded to the club members the corners are manned from about 9am to 4pm but even just a few hours at some stage throughout the day would be appreciated. If anyone is interested they can contact me on 5321 6410 (W) or 0417 534 100 or by e-mail jtraill@hepburn.vic.gov.au

2009 News

Footscray Hockey Admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:36:40 +0000

Hello to all FHC Vets, my name is Mark Stephens (Stevo) and I am the new FHC Vets Coordinator for 2009. I have been a playing member at Footscray for about 26 years, (600 games) 4 or 5 years as a junior, then a break, then returned to the club as a senior player and junior coach, about 22 years ago. I have been playing vets hockey for about the last 12 years, for 8 of those years I have been a state representative.

This year is the 75th anniversary of the Footscray Hockey Club, and what a year it promises to be. There will of course be some changes and celebrations, new club shirts (see comments below), and hosting of the 2009 National Vets Championships, so stay tuned to get all the details as they become available.

2009 Teams

Footscray Hockey Admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:36:04 +0000

The following teams have been entered

Men
40’s A Grade
40’s C West
40’s D West Grade
SuperVets 50’s A Grade
SuperVets 50’s B Grade

Ladies
B Grade

We are seeking a manager for the Ladies B Grade competition. If you are interested please contact Mark Stephens

National Vets Hockey championships

Footscray Hockey Admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:33:32 +0000

The 2009 National Vets Hockey championship is scheduled to be held at Footscray during late September early October. 65 teams will compete in this year’s carnival so a lot of work will need to be done over the next few months. As details become more final a lot of manpower will be required to get things done, all vets I will be calling upon you all to give whatever time you have available, to support the club……..and make this tournament a huge success.

Training + Practice Matches

Footscray Hockey Admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:31:48 +0000

There is no specific training for Vets members, however Vets Men are welcome to train Thursdays 7.00-8.30pm. Vets Ladies are welcome to attend 7.00pm – 8.30pm on Tuesdays.

There will be some practice matches and some vets training prior to the start of the season for the 40’s and 50’s men. You will be notified when this is happening.

Injuries

Footscray Hockey Admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:28:33 +0000

If you are injured during trainings or a game please gain a Sportscover Claim form at www.hockeyvictoria.org.au

Please e-mail or provide the paperwork to Nicole Virtuoso nicolevirtuoso@hotmail.com, who can sign the forms and the authorised office bearer of FHC.

If injured during a game please make sure it is also written on the team sheet & signed by the umpire.

Club Duties – Canteen + Watering Roster

Footscray Hockey Admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:27:29 +0000

Every senior Vets player will be required to do 3-4 duties of either canteen duty or watering duty. If you are associated with the Mens or Ladies section duty roster, you will not be given double duty if you are playing Vets!

You may not be aware that every year the canteen/bar (through normal match day and tournaments) raises enough money to subsidise every player’s fees by $100.

A few 1.5 hours canteen or watering duty is not much to give up considering it saves you $100!

You will be given a roster or notified of your duty time, if you cant make your scheduled time, please arrange a swap or an alternative time. The rosters are monitored closely. Please make sure you complete your duties this year!

If you do not wish to do any of your duties, the Club’s Board of Management will allow any member to opt out of their commitment this year (of coarse meaning that they would not receive the $100 fee subsidy that the canteen operation allows us.) If you would prefer not to contribute to canteen or watering duty please let Nicole know.