2012 Hockey season

Holidays are over and now our thoughts head to hockey.

Are you are interested in playing hockey in 2012? Then consider NORTHS

 

To register, or enquire, please contact me on 0407494452 or by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

We will be catering for both junior boys and senior. We welcome players of all levels and feel sure that we will be able to happily fit you into a team.

The teams we plan on entering are as below.

Modified ( under 9) small field

D Grade ( under 11)

C Grade ( under 13)

B Grade ( under 15)

A Grade ( under 17)

Seniors

1^st Grade competing in Hunter Coast Premier Hockey League (defending Premiers)

2^nd ( defending premiers), 3^rd and 4^th Grade.

We will have excellent coaches across all grades under the direction of David Willott we plan to maintain our position as the premier club in our region. With 3 turfs available this year there may be the opportunity for more training as well as more amiable times to play.

Please contact me by email if you are a new, old or existing player and let me know of your intentions. If you require any further info please feel free to ask.

SO IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING PLAYING HOCKEY IN 2011 WHY NOT JOIN NORTHS ( Current PHL, 2^nd Grade and A,B and D Grade champions).

More info re Training, season start, trial games and fees will be available in the future.

If you require any further info please feel free to contact Roland Hatton on 0407494452 by email on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Rols

Norths position at the front of the pack in Newcastle Hockey has been restored with both Premier League and Second Grade taking out the 2010 grand finals on Saturday.

In front of a vocal crowd second grade started the day off in fine form with a 3-0 victory over South. The win gave the Club five consecutive premierships which equals the Club record set back in the 1970's by the all-conquering first grade of that era.

The victory was sweet and the scene was set for the daily double.

With the sting of being bundled out last year still in the hearts and minds of Premier League, the boys came out of the blocks firing. Jordan Willot was first on the board when he found himself unmarked from close range. He then scored his second from a penalty corner to give the faithful plenty to cheer about on the Blue Hill.

Toward the end of the first half, Dave Broughton converted a penalty stroke to put the boys in prime position for a premiership. But games can turn in the blink of an eye and a shudder was sent through the ship when South scored a goal in the second half.

Norths rallied and when Theo Gruschka finished off a penalty corner with a beautiful deflection, the game was in the bag. As the final whistle sounded, the scoreboard read 4-1 to Norths. Redemption was blue.

What a great way to finish off the season. One which has reaped three premierships and plenty of great days at hockey with the Races Day, Ladies Day, and Stanbury-Moane Cup. Well done to all involved, be it players, administrators, mums, dads, or supporters.

Enjoy the off-season.

For a picture of the 2010 Premier League team, check out the article in The Herald

 

September is simply the season of legend.

After a long and demanding season of hockey, Norths enter the business end of the season with a junior premiership under the belt and 2 up for grabs in seniors on Saturday 25th September.

With three grand finals up for grabs in the juniors, Norths came away with a 6-1 win in A Grade over South. B Grade went down 3-2 to South while D Grade suffered a similar fete going down 1-0.

Club Coach Dave Willott was more than happy with the results, especially in B Grade.

"To make the grand final was a great achievement. South and West had beaten us by 5 goals or more all year. So to nearly take out the title it was a credit to the boys. And D Grade are in good hands with all but 2 players staying in that grade for next year".

In 2009, the hockey gods didn't shine on Premier League, having been unceremoniously bundled out in consecutive finals to South and Gosford.

This season has been different. While the opposition have been injected with unprecedented self-belief, the Blues have been slowly rebuilding the fortress for an all out September assault.

The Blues have returned to the big stage with a 1-0 away victory over Maitland in the major semi final. A spirited performance on an unfamiliar track, the Blues got over the line when Theo Gruschka deflected a Ben Howie back stick shot between the posts. Maitland came out firing, but the blues resolute defence was palpable. So good, that the Blue boys didn't concede penalty corner in the match.

They will play arch rival South Newcastle who demolished Maitland 4-0 in the final to set up a familiar clash on the big stage.The time is right for Premier League to pounce and secure our third title in 4 years. It promises to be yet another classic battle. The formula is simple, the team that wins the grind will win.

Second grade have been the jewell in the crown of the Club in recent times. In a decade of dominance (Norths have won 6 of the last seven titles) and go into the grand final on the back of a resounding 6-1 win over South.

This team is the breeding ground of future champions and a resting paddock for premier league legs, it's simply the perfect mix of youth and experience. They too will take on South and will have to be at their best to bath in glory.

This Saturday, be a part of history. Come down in your best light blue clobber and paint the Southern Hill Blue. Get amongst September. The season of legend.

This Sunday, all Norths senior players will be wearing pink socks. No, its not a bet gone wrong, its in aid of charity and a loud way of showing our thanks to the girls that have helped us have another fantastic season at the Norths Hockey Club.

The first ever Norths Ladies Day will be a fundraising event for the McGrath Foundation. There will be raffles and 100 Clubs on the day to raise some much needed funds to place breast care nurses in hospitals in right across rural and regional Australia, and to educate young women to become breast aware.

A great cause, and a great way to say thanks to all the ladies in the Club who have supported our Season 2010 of Hockey.

Matches start at 10:30 with second grade through to the mighty Fourths at 3:00pm. Members are encouraged to bring your mum, wife(s), girlfriends, sisters and so on!