Lancaster Hockey Club 2018/19 Season Well the season is over and WHAT A SEASON it has been!! Well done to all those that have taken part both on and off the pitch. It has been a massive effort from everyone and together we make one AMAZING CLUB! Roll on 2019/20. APR 2019 #sticktogether #teamlancaster 1st Team Finally, a big thank you to Kay Hanham for coaching After a long season and many trips around the North the team on Tuesday nights, everyone that has helped of England, Lancaster 1st Team have achieved with the team admin and those that come to watch the promotion into the North Premier Division. The team team in all types of weather. We have had wind, rain, finish the season as North Division 1 runners-up, sleet and snow but that doesn’t stop them coming unfortunately losing out on the title in the final game down which makes us one of the best Clubs in the by goal difference. North League. However, there is lots to celebrate…The team have The team will now have 3 months off (playing the earned back to back promotions the last two seasons occasional summer league game) before pre-season and guaranteed the latest with three games to go. starts in July. If anyone is interested in joining Lancaster Hockey Club next season please email A big thank you goes to captain Ali Standeven-Johns [email protected] for more details. for all her hard work throughout the season. Ali has not only managed the 1st Team but she has also coached the junior section of the Club ensuring the future is bright by helping create the future players and stars at Lancaster Hockey Club. Another thank you goes to Sue Bridges Estate and Letting Agents who have sponsored the team the last two seasons, believing in the team every step of the way. First Team North Hockey Women’s League Division 1 NW 2018/19 1st Team Captain: Ali Standeven-Johns Vice Captain: Hayley Standeven-Johns Second Team Lancashire Central Women's Hockey League Premier Division 2018/19 2nd Team Captains: Helen Trotter & Becca Halliwell Third Team Lancashire Central Women's Hockey League Division One 2018/19 3rd Team Captains: Olivia Taylor & Sarah Hart Fourth Team Lancashire Central Women's Hockey League Division Two 2018/19 4th Team Captain: Alison Gardner Vice Captain: Lizzie McAdam 2nd, 3rd, 4th Teams transition from junior teams to the Club's senior teams. Plus, and Development Team there is usually tea and cake after each match, which is always a bonus! The 2018-2019 hockey season is over for the Lancaster Hockey Club Senior and Development teams; with all teams playing some Lancaster Hockey Club has always prided itself on its ability to fantastic hockey along the way. nurture young talent. There are a number of junior players moving through the ranks of the club and playing excellent After the 3rd and 4th Team both earned promotion last season, hockey. The club has many Under 15 players who attend weekly both teams held their own against tough new opponents, securing training sessions, and they will be looking to break into the senior their places in their new leagues for another season. The teams in September. introduction of new young players, and the added experience from their pilot years in these leagues, will set a firm foundation Lancaster Hockey Club would like to offer a big thank you to this for success for the coming years. season's captains Helen Trotter, Rebecca Halliwell, Olivia Taylor, Sarah Hart, Alison Gardner and Lizzie McAdam. Without your Lancaster 2s narrowly missed out on promotion despite an support in managing the teams, the club would not function or be excellent start to the season, however, were much improved from the most successful Hockey Club in Lancaster and surrounding last year and comfortably secured their position in the league area. again for next season. An influx of new players progressing into the team, and an overall more feeling of togetherness has seen the Even though the season is over Lancaster will be entering a team 2s strengthen both physically and skilfully as a group, making it into the Hockey Summer League which is based in Preston, as an exciting team for players to be part of, as well as a strong well as hosting Walking Hockey in May and June, running a 7-a- feeder pool to support the newly promoted Lancaster 1st Team. side Club Fun Tournament in June and attending a number of Summer Tournaments. The Development Team progressed throughout the season, and Lancaster Hockey Club always welcomes new players, if you want finished on a high with back to back league wins. Filled with both to join the Club next season, want to get back into hockey, try it junior and senior players, the Lancaster Development Team is a for the first time, or just want to meet some new people, please fantastic way in which to introduce new hockey players into the email [email protected] for more details. world of competitive hockey, and aid young players in their Vets Team Lancaster Vets Team finished their A big thank you goes to Katie Benter The team will next be wearing their season reaching the 4th Round of for captaining the team to another bandanas over the summer when the EH Tier 2 O35s Competition. The fantastic cup run and the Baroness they represent the Club in a number team overcame Macclesfield, Chris Hudson for supplying plenty of of Masters hockey tournaments. Cronkbourne Bacchanalians (Isle of refreshments and looking after Man) and Kendal before succumbing teams in home fixtures. Next season the Vets Team will be to Ben Rhydding. A testament to Lancaster Hockey looking for a new sponsor. If anyone Club is how the Vets Team is a is interested in becoming the Lancaster Hockey Club is the only competitive but friendly team. Our sponsor and supporting the team in Club in the area that offers O35s hospitality has been praised by the national competition and tours competitive hockey and we have travelling teams and as a result they please email welcomed past members and other have been invited to go on tour to [email protected] for players into the team to play the Isle of Man. more details. alongside our current players. JUNIORS Lancaster Hockey Club entered the LCWHL U15 and U13 7 a-side leagues this season to help prepare the juniors members for senior hockey next season. The U15 Team finished their season 8th and the U13 Team currently sit 3rd after winning their opening two games 3-0. Thanks to all the parents that offer their support at each match. The girls have been playing excellently hockey whilst having fun and making new friends. Under 15s Under 13s U15 Team lost 2-0 to Morecambe U15s U13 Team beat Pendle Forest U13s 3-0 Player of the Match: Frances Archer Goal Scorers: Lali Atherton x3 Player of the Match: Lali Atherton U15 Team beat Garstang U15s 3-2 Goal Scorers: Frances Archer, Kate Parkinson and Zara Wilson U13 Team beat Longridge U13s 3-0 Player of the Match: Kate Parkinson Goal Scorers: Lali Atherton x2 and Ella Gill Player of the Match: Hannah Capewell U15 Team lost 5-0 to Longridge U15s Player of the Match: Kate Broadbent U15 Team lost 3-0 to Clitheroe and Blackburn Northern U15 Player of the Match: Zara Wilson U15 Team lost 3-0 to Preston U15 Player of the Match: Zara Wilson U15 Team lost 3-1 to Clitheroe & Blackburn Northern U15 Goal Scorer: Zara Wilson Player of the Match: Zara Wilson U15 Team lost 4-1 to Fylde U15s Goal Scorer: Zara Wilson Player of the Match: Molly Chapman U15 Team drew 1-1 with Fylde Flyers U15s Goal Scorers: Lali Atherton Player of the Match: Molly Chapman U15 Team lost 6-5 to Pendle Forest U15s Goal Scorers: Lali Atherton x3, Abi Boow and Zara Wilson Player of the Match: Lali Atherton The AGM will take place on Tuesday 23rd April 2019 at Lancaster Cricket and Sports Club from 7:15pm prompt. Message from Club Captain Each year the Club’s eligible voting members decide on who is elected onto the Club Management and General Committee. AGM If you would like to know more about Committee job descriptions, please look at the Policies and Club Admin documents page on the Club website: www.lancasterhockeyclub.co.uk. Invitation In order to ensure the evening runs efficiently, those wishing to stand for a Committee position please can you notify Leighan Management Committee General Committee Bleasdale or email [email protected] and come Chair Umpire Secretary to the meeting with a proposer and Club Captain Social Secretary seconder. Treasurer Press Secretary st Club Secretary 1 Team Captain This is your Club, if you are not happy or Club Welfare Secretary 2nd Team Captain would like to help the Committee improve Club Development Secretary 3rd Team Captain th the Club, have a look at all the committee Fundraising & Sponsorship 4 Team Captain Secretary Veteran Team Captain positions to the right Membership Secretary Development Team Manager Message from Treasurer U16/U18 Team Manager Attending the meeting will give you a £10 deduction U13/U15 Team Manager off the 2019-20 proposed membership fees Gators Team Manager (full member, student and junior league only). 1. AGM 23rd April at 7:15pm Lancaster Cricket Club 2. End of Season Presentation Evening 11th May at 7pm Lancaster Brewery (tickets only) 3. Fun Tournament (7 a side) Saturday 13th July 12pm – 3pm Details to follow on Facebook 4.