2004/2005 Newsletter
Welcome to the 2004/2005 season:
Welcome Existing and New Members,
We hope you are all enjoying your summer.
Well the season is almost upon us again and what an exciting one it's going to be!
Noting a successful season last year, as we move onto achieving bigger and better results.
A quick reminder of how the season ended:
Men's Section:
Men's 1s - Finished 8th in the Kent/Sussex Regional
Men's 2s - Finished 7th in Kent Open Premier A
Men's 3s - Finshed 2nd in Kent Open Premier B
Men's 4s - Finished 11th in Kent Open Premier C
Men's 5's - Finished 10th in Kent Open Division 2
Men's 6's - Finished 3rd in Kent Open Division 6
Mens Vets - Play in a friendly league
Ladies' Section:
Ladies 1's - Finished 9th in the East Super 2
Ladies 2's - Promoted to Kent Premier
Ladies 3's - Relegated to Kent 4
Onwards and upwards we will go!!!!!
Information for the forthcoming season:
Firstly, we would like to introduce you to your new committee:
| Chair Lady | Carol Hall |
| Treasurer | Ben Bradley |
| Secretary | Georgina Smith |
| Ladies' Director of Hockey | Debbie Henderson |
| Mens Director of Hockey | Paul Harvey |
| Colts' Director of Hockey | Andrei Mendis |
| Ladies' Fixture Secretary & Pitch Co-Ordinator | Sue Moore |
| Mens Fixture Secretary | [Vacant] |
| Press, Publicity & Sponsorship Officer | Barry Stott |
| Social Secretary | Sarah Harvey |
| Kit Officer | Chris Brookes |
| 200 Club Secretary | Ron Patrick |
| BHSC (Bexleyheath Sports Club) Representative | [Vacant] |
Representative on the Bexley Hockey Development Group 2003/04
| Colts Representative | Andrei Mendis |
| Ladies Adult Representative | [Vacant] |
| Mens Adult Representative | [Vacant] |
As you can see we do have a couple of vacant roles and urge anyone who may be
interested in helping the club move forward to contact Paul Harvey regarding
Men's Fixture Secretary, Georgina Smith regarding the BHSC representative, and
Andrei Mendis regarding either BHDG role. You can email the club at 
Trials:
Trials will be held on Saturday 21st August 2004 at Erith School.
Men's will be from 1pm to 4pm and Ladies will be 1pm to 3pm.
The trials will be followed by a section function at the club to kick-start the
season.
Training:
Training this season has been changed to:
Men - Tuesday nights at Mayplace from 3rd August from 8pm to 10pm
Ladies - Wednesday nights at Mayplace from 4th August from 8.30pm to 10pm
Colts:
Colts training starts again in September at Erith School on the Avenue Road pitch
(the one nearest the school buildings). The dates are:
Sunday 19th September 2004 to Sunday 5th December 2004 (12 weeks)
Sunday 2nd January 2005 to Sunday 20th March 2005 (12 weeks)
Due to our growing numbers, we have increased the length of the session and will
coach the younger members and any new children earlier and devote a whole pitch
to the older and more experienced players from 11am. The start times will be:
10am to 11am = Warm-up & coaching for U12's & new members.
10:30am to 11am = Over 12's warm-up.
11am to 12pm = Coaching for over 12's
We'll be running 3 league sides (U14 Boys, U16 Boys and U16 Girls) and an U12
Mixed side for friendlies.
Annual Subs:
This year to make your lives easier and to help us we have enclosed a direct
debit form for those who wish to pay monthly. We would ask that you please fill
this form in straight away and send it to Ben Bradley - Hon Treasurer, in order
to ensure the 4 payments are made in time.
This year's subscriptions are:
Adult: £120.00
Umemployed/Student/U18: £70.00
This year's colts' subscriptions are:
U12 = £15.00
U14 = £30.00
U18 = £70.00
Please use the enclosed "BBHC Colts Contact form" for all U18s. You can enclose
colts' annual subscriptions with this form.
Please make all cheques payable to "BBHC".
Social Events:
Sarah Harvey has attached a list of social functions throughout the season to
give everyone notice in advance to ensure space in your diaries.
Dates for your diary
Please try and support your club by attending these events.
| 21st August, 04 | BBQ and drinks after trials |
| 25th September, 04 | Disco and Bar Olympics |
| 30th October, 04 | Halloween/Karoke |
| 26th November, 04 | Quiz Night |
| 17th December, 04 | Christmas Disco |
| 29th January, 05 | TBA |
| 25th February, 05 | Quiz Night |
| 26th March, 05 | Bar Olympics |
| 23rd April, 05 | Club Dinner - Provisional Date |
New and Existing Kit:
As most of you are now aware that BBHC have changed their home colours to Blue
and White shirt with matching Blue socks with White turns. At Present only the
Men's 1X1 and the Ladies 1X1 are in the new home strip. However, with your support,
we aim to have all teams within the New Kit by March 2005 or the end of the current
Season. Whichever comes sooner. At trials there will be a section of new and
existing kit available for sale. Also our new Kit provider will also be bring
a selection of sticks, bags, balls, clothing, shoes etc etc.. So don't forget
your Cash / cheque books!
We understand that some people will be upset that the kit has changed colour however at the last AGM everyone had a chance to vote in favour of the new kit or to keep the existing. So please be supportive and help BBHC move forward with our continuing development and change.
All kit is ordered and purchased via Chris Brookes. It will cost £25.00 for a new shirt and socks. Please Note: NO KIT will be given out unless paid for in advance or on collection.
Newsletter:
A new weekly newsletter will be issued every Tuesday that has all the previous
weeks match reports and league spots. This newsletter will also include functions,
events, birthdays, and most importantly Club information regarding Training,
special Coaching, Tournament News and of course What your Committee is doing
for you and the Club. If you have any information that you feel can go into the
newsletter then contact Barry Stott.
Please Note: this Newsletter will be available via our website www.bbhockey.co.uk alternatively you can collect a newsletter from the club house from Tuesday night onwards.
Summary:
We do hope we have covered everything you need to know about the forthcoming
season, but if you do have any questions please contact a committee member and
they will be happy to help in anyway they can.
We would like to wish you all a successful and enjoyable season.
Regards,
BBHC Committee