ClubsFirst
1st March 2010
Newmarket Hockey Club is working towards achieving the ‘ClubsFirst’ accreditation.
What is ClubsFirst?
ClubsFirst is the England Hockey accreditation scheme for clubs. It is a national recognition, awarded to a club by the England Hockey association. The club must be able to demonstrate it is fit for purpose and follows minimum operating standards that provides for a safe, effective and child friendly club environment. All clubs achieving ClubsFirst also achieve the Sport England Clubmark accreditation, a nationally recognised award for sports clubs.
What does it realistically mean to the Club?
As well as the national recognition there are a number of other benefits to being ClubsFirst accredited. These include access to funds for development, access to better links with schools, support for funding bids and invitations to compete in special competitions. The accreditation will ultimately mean a better run and more efficient club. Accredited clubs are also marketed on the England Hockey website.
What does the Club have to do?
We have formed a sub-committee to ensure we have the correct paperwork and infrastructure in place to pass the assessment; this includes adopting several policies to safe guard and protect children and appointing a welfare officer.
When will the Club achieve the accreditation?
We are aiming for the end of this playing season. To view the safeguarding policies we have adopted please click here.
Subs & Membership Form
2nd September 2009
Please click here for this season's membership form, please fill this out and give back to the memebership officer (hollywoods54@yahoo.co.uk), along with subs for the season.
Subs are due from all players by 31st October 2009. Subscriptions should be paid to your membership officer, cheques payable to Newmarket Hockey Club marked 'membership'
Seniors: £70.00;
Students in full time education: £45.00
Social membership: Donation;
Juniors: £15 per term
Day membership is available for those playing on a non-regular basis: Senior £5.00, Junior £2.00
Match Fees are payable in all instances.
Seniors: £7.00
Student in full-time education:£5.00
Travel at 12p/ mile will be paid for vehicles carrying 3 or more players to away matches, under direction of the team captain.
Dates for your diary
2nd September 2009
Saturday 5th September Pre-season tournament and club's 60th celebration.
Sunday 13th September Hockey Umpiring Course - Please let Twm/Lou know ASAP if you wish to be included on the course (if not done so already)
Saturday 12th December Christmas Dinner
Saturday 27th March End of season
Other Important Stuff
2nd September 2009
Click here for the new coaching rules for this seasons training sessions, please make sure you have a read.
Fixture cards will be available soon.
News on the new kit will be released soon
EuroHockey Nations Champions!
1st September 2009
England are the European Champions after beating Germany by five goals to three at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. Two goals each for Ashley Jackson and Richard Mantell, and one for the ever impressive Barry Middleton sealed a memorable victory in front of a full house at the EuroHockey Nations Championships Final. The result gives England their first ever European title. Read More
Club Tournament
28th August 2009
Club celebrates its 60th birthday with a tournament on 5th September! Games start from 2pm and should last till 4pm. £12 each and this also includes BBQ food and a drink at The Boot Inn in the evening.
Men's new coach
28th August 2009
Matthew Holden has been made men's coach. He brings with him a wealth of experience from higher leagues and will surely galvanise the men's section into action.
Website
28th August 2009
Robinson Website Designer launched the new look website and we hope you like it.