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The Club Subscriptions and match fees for 2007/2008 have now been updated
1st XI player - Matt Standen
2nd Xi player - Duncan Fellows
3rd XI player - Gary Sykes
Young player - Ryan Darby
Clubman - Keith Hunter
Top scorer - Peter Icke
Top stag on tour - Jon Doman Lees
Birmingham Foundation / Local Network Fund forms strategic partnership with West Bromwich Hockey Club.
The Birmingham Foundation, via the Local Network Fund: Black Country, have agreed to support West Bromwich Hockey Club’s Youth Development programme for 2007.
The Birmingham Foundation’s support will enable WBHC to provide a comprehensive coaching and training programme, facilitate organised competitive matches against other groups in the West Midlands area and develop young people of all ages and abilities in order to give them a real sense of progression and achievement.
The project is aimed at boys and girls aged 10-19years, irrespective of ability, from the West Bromwich community. Coaching sessions will be held every Saturday morning 10.30am – 12.00pm on the new Astro Turf at George Salter’s High School, Claypit Lane until Easter, recommencing for the autumn season in September 2007, with home matches being played 12.00pm to 1.30pm on alternate weeks.
Youth Development Officer Keith Hunter (pictured) said:
“The funding provided by the Birmingham Foundation will enable West Bromwich Hockey Club to buy equipment, hire facilities, train new coaches and umpires, and support the infrastructure necessary to deliver an organised programme in a controlled, safe environment“
For any further information contact;
Keith Hunter – Youth Development Officer, WBHC
(H) 01543 877274 (M) 07854 335003
Thanks to support from the Greets Green Active Lifestyles project, West Bromwich Hockey Club will be running a series of Hockey coaching & training sessions for the young people of Greets Green to promote Good Health, Fitness & teamwork.
The sessions will run from 10.30am to 12.00pm every Saturday Morning starting Saturday the 14th April, on the new Astro turf pitch at George Salter’s High School, Claypit Lane, West Bromwich.
Sessions are aimed at boys and girls aged 10-19years irrespective of ability and are completely free of charge. All sessions are delivered by fully qualified coaches, equipment is provided and parents are welcome to come along and watch.
Youth Development Officer Keith Hunter (pictured in youths team photo ) said:
“This is a fantastic opportunity for one of the oldest clubs in the country to help the young people of Greets Green learn a new sport or develop existing skills they already have. “
More news between July 2006 and February 2007 will be updated ....... (James Moore)
Rob Clarke.
The clubs association with Tividale school is coming to an end and games from September
will be played at George Salter High School. For anyone not sure where this is, the websites
directions have been updated or you can contact one of the committee, who will gladly oblige.
Rob Clarke.
The new player registration form can be found here
Rob Clarke.
The latest newsletter can be found here
Rob Clarke.
The Barley Mow is presently closed. Therefore we are presently using the faciltities of the Rowley Olympic Club
on Turners Hill at the top of City Road (next to the Wheatsheaf Pub).
Players, please speak to your captains or any other member of the committee if you are unsure of where it is OR
refer to the directions page on this website.
Rob Clarke.
Feb 2005 - £200 donation from Mrs Doris Burton (wife of Ron Burton - former player who passed away a few years ago)
The club have decided to make her an honour life vice president which she has accepted.
She sends her very best wishes to all members of the club.
Rob Clarke.
The club have received a £300 cheque for grant aid from Sandwell Sports Council on Saturday for investment
in our junior section and for education of coaches (does this include teaching them the English language? - ed), etc.
Good news supplied by Rob Clarke.
Robot (of the second team) has decided to conduct a thorough and unbiased review of the teas
that are supplied to the second team at away games. Please see the second team pages, where
an additional column allows you to navigate to his reviews.
If anyone else wishs to contribute for the 1st or 3rd team I will gladly publish. Needless to say
I reserve the right to edit out any abusive reviews (Pershore, please note!).
Paul M. Editor.
