March 2014

Register Now! We’ve re-launched and renamed our The Winter Season NEHC newsletter! Competition is fast approaching. Visit Congratulations to our TWO WINNERS who entered our our website to free competition on registration day. register now! www.nehc.asn.au Nick Wipf-Grant & Mikayla Jancovic have named our newsletter. Please contact Judy Spooner to collect your This year North prizes at [email protected] or find her at the East celebrates 20 clubrooms. years! On 11th July we will be holding President’s Word the 20th Anniver- on values of fairness and sary Commemora- respect and we always en- tive Ball. Put it in deavour to play fair and your diaries now! competitive hockey. It is great to welcome back Holly Evans from her Visit our website to Australian Women’s experi- view the complete ence. Holly is taking on an I would also like to intro- Training Timetable. important coaching role duce our new web coordi- with Ash Thompson in the nator Ella Trimbell who is Premier League women’s already doing a great job Welcome to the 2014/15 team as well as providing and I am sure she would like Hockey season. This year we support across the women’s to hear from all club mem- celebrate our 20th birthday teams in the club. bers if you have a story to following the formation of tell about your team. the North East Hockey Club In closing I would like to through the amalgamation welcome all new and re- of Tea Tree Gully and Camp- turning members to our belltown Hockey Clubs in family friendly club and I the 1994 season. I had the hope you all have a great honour of being President in season. We have several our tenth year so it has This summer North East ran social events and a com- been exciting watching the a very successful summer memorative Ball planned for club and players develop hockey competition and we our 20th Anniversary and I and be successful on and off congratulate and thank San- hope all members will sup- the field over the last 10 dra North who was instru- port and enjoy the celebra- years. mental in organising and tions and help make this a nehc.asn.au This year is also looking full managing the competition. memorable year. of promise and we have We received many reports

appointed coaches across that everyone who partici- Jim Hughes most grades so keep looking pated had a great time and NEHC President at the website for infor- kept their hockey skills alive. 18th March 2014 mation. We are a club based March 2014

GET TO KNOW OUR PREMIER LEAGUE COACHES.

Full name: Ian Wishart Nickname: Wish Time at NEHC: I moved to from Perth in 2003 and became a We have new Zulu. The reason I am a Zulu is my recycling bins in wife Inge was a Zuluette before she the club rooms. moved to Perth and then when we A small group of moved to Adelaide to spend some time with her family, we have been here people do the recy- ever since. cling of cans, bottles & plastic What is your role at NEHC? I am a player/coach for the PL Men’s team. bottles every weekend and this What team do you play in and what is your playing history: I currently helps the club raise play in the Premier League team. I have been playing first division for 24 around $2,000 years & hope to reach the 200 PL game milestone with the Zulus this year. every season!! This helps us to reduce I have played in the for the WA Thundersticks fees and to do from 1996-2003 and for the from 2004 -2009 and 2011. other things around the club. Winning AHL tiles in 1999, 2000, 2002 & runners up in 1997, 2001 & 2003. Please use the re- I played for the mighty YMCA Coastal City (YMCC) Hockey club in Perth pri- cycling bins & recy- or to arriving in Adelaide. cle your cans & bottles. If you have What is your favourite position on the field and why? My favourite posi- cans & bottles at tion is full back as my tackle is my best skill and I can make best use of it in home please bring them to the club as the defensive area of the field. I love denying forwards goals :) every little bit of What is your favourite sport besides hockey? AFL fundraising really helps! What is your job/or what are you studying? I am an IT System Administra- Thanks to Jade and tor and completed an Engineering degree in IT. Dan who complete the recycling every What are some other interesting facts/hobbies/info about yourself? I weekend for us, it have a beautiful wife Inge and 4 wonderful children. Thomas is 7, Lachlan is a thankless task, 6, Henry 2 and Annabel is just 5 months old. I enjoy fishing and motorsport so thank you. but don’t have a lot of time for either! Why do you like North East Hockey Club ? North East has a great family atmosphere and has so many wonderful volunteers that make the club such a wonderful place to be a part of. March 2014

GET TO KNOW OUR PREMIER LEAGUE COACHES.

Full name: Jeremy Hopkins Nickname: Jezza Time at NEHC: I was an original member when North East started in 1994. I left for 4 years, but re- turned in 1999 and have been a member ever since. You’ve probably What is your role at NEHC? Current Assistant Coach for the PL Men and the seen this smiling face around the Teams Coordinator. club a lot. Carmel is What team do you play in and what is your playing history: I currently always helping out at the club and in play in the M4 men. I started playing hockey in Canberra for Centrals at 6. I the canteen. Say hi, moved to Melbourne in 1990 and played for Waverley where I started play- when you’re next ing seniors. I then moved to Adelaide in 1993 where I played in the final in! And the cute baby is Jacob Isaac- season of Campbelltown and then North East. I went to Grange Royals to son, Jax’s little boy play 4 season of Premier League with them before returning in 1999. I have played state hockey for the ACT, Victoria and South at the junior level. I have coached teams at North East at the Junior and Senior level for both the men and the women. What is your favourite position on the field and why? Goal Keeper, I played most of my time at this position. I like the fact that quality goalkeep- ing is often the difference between success and losing. What is your favourite sport besides hockey: Cricket What is your job? I am a technical support officer working for the Department of Human Services. What are some other interesting facts/hobbies/info about yourself? I have a beautiful wife Leah who is a netballer and 2 children Sarah who is 7 and Josh who is 5 neither of whom currently play hockey. nehc.asn.au Why do you like North East Hockey Club? North East is a great family club, it does not matter what grade I am associated with coaching or playing everyone is friendly.

March 2014

Become a GET TO KNOW OUR PREMIER LEAGUE COACHES. NEHC Full name: Ashley Thompson Sponsor! Nickname: tHOMO Would you like to become a Time at NEHC: I have been at North sponsor? East since it started in 1994 and was at Campbelltown since before I can Contact Judy remember. Spooner, NEHC Sponsorship What is your role at NEHC? PL Women’s Co-Coach with Holly Evans Coordinator, to What team do you play in and what is your playing history? I currently discuss how can play with the M2 men (i.e. the 2013 M2 Premiers). I played my first game you can contrib- ute to the Zulu of Premier League when I was 15 but it would be fare to say that I never family! really went anywhere. My career highlight is the 2009 M1M Grand Final when we beat Port Adelaide in golden goal extra time from a short corner Speak to Judy at after the whistle. From 2009 to 2013 I was fortunate enough to play in an- the club or email: other 4 grand finals for a further two Premierships. [email protected] What is your favourite position on the field and why? Striker because there is no glory in defending. Featured What is your favourite sport besides hockey? There are other sports??? Sponsor: What is your job? I am head of Property & Legal at Harris Scarfe What are some other interesting facts/hobbies/info about yourself? My favourite pass time at the moment is planning for my wedding in Octo- ber of this year. I cannot get enough of chair covers, dresses, flowers, men- us, cakes, suits, photographers and venues. I live for that stuff. Outside of the wedding planning I try to make as much time as I can for my daughter and step-son who both play hockey, Madeleine in the U13s and Callum has just started minkey. I also like long walks along the beach at sunset and pina coladas with my wife-to-be.. Why do you like North East Hockey Club? The sense of community and nehc.asn.au protection of each other. I have never been so proud of the club that I love as I was in 2009 as I watched a group of people rally around a member of our club that had been with us for less than 12 months and suffered a great personal loss at training one nigh. How could you not love the Zulus!!! March 2014

UNIFORMS GET TO KNOW OUR PREMIER LEAGUE COACHES. This season we have Full name: Holly Evans a new Uniform Manager, Kristyn Nickname: Hols, Cherry, Turtle and a few others I Barry. cant mention thanks to my Brother!

If you require new Time at NEHC: Moved in 1999 from Burnside uniforms, replace- What is your role at NEHC I Co-Coach PL Women ment uniforms or have any queries with Ash Thompson. contact Kristyn. What team do you play in and what is your playing

The club has or- history: I play in the women's top squad, which is made up of PL and M1 dered new style Women. I have also been lucky to play with the Hockeyroos from 2010- tracksuit pants & 2013 and with the Southern Suns for 10 years and played in the National tops as well as a Championship winning team in 2011. new style Hoodie. An initial order has What is your favourite position on the field and why? I love being a mid- been placed with field and striker as I love being attacking, making an impact and scoring the supplier. When you see these tommas. around the club, What is your favourite sport besides hockey? Indoor hockey and I also love you WILL want one, so make sure you watching all the different summer and winter Olympic sports. speak with Kristyn What is your job & what are you studying? I am currently in my last year of who will be taking orders for them. a graduate diploma of clinical exercise physiology and work in a gym. What are some other interesting facts/hobbies/info about yourself? The club is also sell- ing the old mer- I have just moved back to Adelaide and settling back in to the Radelaide chandise at reduced and Zulu lifestyle which I love. My brother is a part of the Zulu Men’s prices. There is lim- squad, my soon to be sister-in-law also plays in the girls group and my dad, ited stock available. Roy has coached and lived at the club for many years before re-finding the Ask at the clubrooms to view art of fishing. I love paddle boarding and could or purchase. possibly be one of the most uncoordinated people you will ever meet. nehc.asn.au Why do you like North East Hockey Club? I love that is a family club. There is always a smiling face and someone to have a chat too. March 2014

THE PITCH Zuluettes keen to kick off 2014. We believe we 2014 started for the The general fitness The young group have the best Zuluettes on 7 January level of all players has (together with one or facilities and pitch with a “much loved” continued to improve two slightly older play- in the state, how- beep test and a year on year with Jess ers) are now just a ever this requires renewed sense of an- an enormous ticipation as to what Campbell being the week or so away from amount of work would lie ahead. The 2014 standout finding out just how far and upkeep from appointment of Holly just how far they have our small group of performer with PB after Evans as co-coach of volunteers. PB! Congratulations come in the past three the Zuluettes for 2014 also going to Amy Mark months as we prepare We require every has been well received teams assistance to by all involved as the for her selection in the take on both of the keep our grounds players continue to lap U18W State Team. 2013 PL Grand Finalists & our club rooms up what the National in the first two weeks clean. If you see some rubbish pick Program is bringing of the year. it up, if you see through. something broken let the canteen know, and please keep our team dug outs clean and rub- Featured Sponsor: bish free. This is all of our clubs coaches folders and junior bag kits grounds, so please take pride in what which were given out to new play- we have and help er in Under 9’s on registration day. our volunteers keep it clean. As a NEHC member you are enti- tled to a Hockeyworld discount Hockeyworld has sponsored the card. If you don’t yet have a card, North East Hockey Club for many ask at the canteen to collect one. years. Hockeyworld attended our regis- Judy Spooner, our Sponsorship tration day and were thrilled with Coordinator, has just signed off on the support our club gave them on a five year contract with them as the day. This year we hope to have

a Gold Member which equals them attend more of our special $5,000 of product every year for events. nehc.asn.au the club to be raffled, sold or used for teams! Amazing! The new Hockeyworld season sales brochure with the latest hockey We have collected raffle prizes, 12 equipment is available at the club. dozen new balls for the club, March 2014

Zulu Gold Sponsors

Zulu Red Sponsors

Zulu Black Sponsors

Zulu White Sponsors March 2014

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If you have any news, information or stories that you would like shared in our next edition of ZuNews: The Talking Stick please contact Ella Trimbell, Dave Barry or email [email protected]. Please send us any team photos from train- ings, games, social activities or family photos, we’d love to share them!