Over 45 Vets
Maitland entered a team in the recent Over 45′s carnival at Homebush. A great time was had by all and the team did very well considering a number of players were over 50. They were beaten on penalty strokes in the semi final. Rumour has it that those who missed their stroke have been quietly practicing in their back yards in case they ever get another chance. Thanks to Steve Orchard who did a great job organising the team and Al Noronha for his wonderful support (and excellent red wine).
Gloucester Carnival
2 Maitland teams were entered in the carnival at Gloucester over the long weekend. A great time was had by all with one team made up of PHL and second grade players winning the prizemoney. They only just beat the other Maitland team made up of lower grade players (who played out of their skins) in the semi final. Many thanks to Troy for his organisation of the teams and Glen for organising and driving the bus. Also to Booger for all the wee stops on the way home.
NMHA Rule changes
It’s important ALL team managers know the following. It is relevant to all players.
Email from NMHA to all clubs …..
At last nights (11-5-2010) NMHA Committee meeting several resolutions were confirmed as follows
NEW RULES
Breaking on penalty corners - It was resolved to adopt this rule beginning AFTER THE JUNE LONG WEEKEND. It was clarified that if the goalkeeper was the defender who “breaks” the defending team would be penalised by having a defending field player go beyond the centre-line. If the player pushing the ball from the backline is detected “feinting at playing the ball” he will be replaced by another attacker, the offending player does not have to go beyond the centre line.
GREEN CARD – TWO MINUTE SUSPENSION It was resolved NOT TO ADOPT THIS RULING as in most cases there would not be a tech bench officiel to control the suspension of the player.
FIH GOAL KEEPING RULE It was re-affirmed that teams in grades 2 to 6 can play with eleven field players, that is it is not necessary to have a padded goal-keeper
GRADING RULES A copy of the grading rules is attached. (see link below)
GAME CARDS
Cards should be filled out correctly and neatly, (remember if they cannot be read players cannot be creditted with goals they score and possibly also matches they may have played) NEED Full names, including spelt out given names NOT INITIALS.Names to be spelt correctly (get your captains to have a list for their team.) Cards need to have shirt numbers shown(particularly in PHL and second grade). Cards need to have the starting line-up shown.
Australia Wins Hockey World Cup
The Kookaburras team including Maitland’s Simon Orchard have won the World Cup for the first time since 1986. Australia beat current champions and Olympic Gold medallists Germany 2-1 in the final. Simon played well throughout the tournament and adds a world cup medal to his Champions Trophy win. See the highlights for free at www.news.bbc.co.uk/hockey/8566071.stm
Matches played – Australia 2 v England 3
- Australia 5 v India 2
– Australia 12 v South Africa 0
– Australia 2 v Spain 0
– Australia 2 v Pakistan 1
– Semi Final Aus 2 v Netherlands 1
– Final Aus 2 v Germany 1
