Level 2 Umpire Courses

There will be two Level 2 Umpire courses held in December at both ends of North Wales. The dates are:

• Tuesday, 6th December at Northop Hall Cricket & Hockey Club
• Thursday, 8th December at Caernarfon Sports Centre

Both start at 7.30 pm. The course details and eligibility can be DOWNLOADED here.

North Wales Junior Squad Results

Both our U15 and U17 junior squads (selected via the Performance Development Centre programmes) were successful on Sunday, 13th November at Newtown. The U15s beat SE Wales 10-0 and SW Wales, 3-1. The U17s beat the SE 3-1. Congratulations to all involved in the victories and it shows the talent currently available in N.Wales.

Regionalisation

As stated on the Hockey Wales website, a number of club forums have been held locally within North Wales - a process that will continue over the coming months. The steering group overseeing the process of devolving governance to the region will meet on 28 November.

Northop Hall HC seek Goalkeeper

Northop Hall HC are urgently seeking a GK able to play at 1st or 2nd XI standard for the coming season. This is an excellent opportunity to play at a high standard and develop as a goalkeeper. The club plays its home games on the water based pitch at Glyndwr University and provides dedicated GK coaching every Wednesday. For further information contact Ian Warren on 07074 083404.

North Wales Cups 2011-12

17 September 2011

A dramatic day of cup games yesterday saw three of the semi finalists of the inaugural North Wales Cup decided. Colwyn Bay 1s saw off league rivals Bangor Uni 1s 5-3 at Eirias although it was better news for the university's second team as they cruised to an 8-1 victory against Northop Hall 2s that saw Hall fail to capitalise on their chances while Bangor Uni scored a number of breakaway goals. Colwyn Bay against Wrexham 2s was postponed owing to pitch unavailability and this will be replayed at a later date but in the big clash of the day, Northop Hall beat Wrexham 4-3 in a feisty clash at Glyndwr Uni. A 60th minute goal by the evergreen Nick Critchley sealed the result to send Wrexham home to plot their revenge in the next meeting of the sides in the League next Saturday.

In the League Cup, Bangor City beat Aberystwyth 2-1, the Bay beat Northop Hall 2-0 and Bangor Uni came out on top in the drama of the penalty shoot out to defeat a spirited Wrexham side. Oswestry and Rhyl's result is awaited with the winner to play Dysynni.

The semi finals will now be held either in December or early January outside the League window with the finals being held on the weekend of 23/24 March 2012 (day dependent on whether any League fixtures

10 September 2011

The Cups have started and the big news is that the QF will see the two powerhouse first teams of North Wales go head to head in the QF of the Cup. Northop Hall 1s and Wrexham 1s will battle it out next Saturday at Glyndwr University in a dry run for their North ern Counties league fixture at the same venue a week later. In other ties, Colwyn Bay 1s will host a local derby against Bangor Uni 1s and with both now being in the same league, this could well be a titanic tussle. Wrexham's second string will host Bay's 2nd XI while Northop Hall 2s who outclassed a disappointing Llandudno 1s on Saturday, will host Bangor Uni 2s. The League Cup also starts next week.

Hockey Funday @ Northop Hall HC - 5th Sep 2011.

On Saturday the 5th of September Northop Hall Hockey Club hosted an event at Hawarden High School. The event was a fun day that marked both the lead-up to the Club's forthcoming 50th anniversary celebrations and the inauguration of the Junior section as a Junior Hockey Club in it's own right.

The fun day took the form of a mini tournament with Dysynni Hockey Club. There were mini games for Under 10's, U12's and U14's then the day was rounded off with a full game comprising teams made up of U12's and U14's.

The day began with a short introductory coaching course for adults given by Claire Bryant of the Welsh Hockey Union (Claire had travelled up from Cardiff to be in attendance at the event). Claire stayed for the entire day was very impressed with the Club's efforts.

There were in excess of 60 people including some who just came along to see what was going on and with stalls such as Burger & Beverages van, bouncy castle and sweet shop, along with a coconut shy and wellie-throwing competition, there was plenty to keep non hockey playing folks amused.

The highlight for many was seeing Northop Hall Coach Matt Pritchard and Hall's Junior 'Beavers' team manager Ian Williams in the stocks having wet sponges thrown at them by the junior team members. Dysynni's Coach Adrian Bennet was next and his entire junior squad lined up to take their turn with the sponges.

The day was a great success, with a number of people walking in off the street and wanting to join in, several new recruits to the club also emerged. The whole event was great fun, the attitude of every single junior player (and their parents and spectators) was exemplary and an example to much older players. Visiting club Dysynni, thanked Hall for their hospitality and for such a great and memorable day. A fantastic way to start the season.

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS OF THE DAY!

North Wales Cups

The new North Wales Cups will take place early in September. Round 1 on 10th September and round 2 on 17th September. The following documents area available:

• Draw
• Rules
• Match Day Regulations
• Match Card

The Cups will be played under the Match Day regulations approved in 2010 but specifically, if you play in one competition, you can't play in another. Equally, if your club has two teams in the Cup, then you can play for only one team.

New Season - 2011-12

Clubs need to take note of the following developments over the past few months:

• New regional manager appointment - as part of its 2020 vision, the WHU have appointed Debra Barker as the North Regional Manager. Debra who is an active member of Llanfaircaeraenion LHC will take up post in early September and be a key appointment in driving forward meaningful change in the region.
• There will be series of roadshows across North Wales in September. Watch this space for details.
• At half term at the end of October, there will be a 2 day hockey camp at Glyndwr University ran by our old Development Officer, Lee Ible. There will be TWO days of skills, drills and fun games with qualified coaches and players of international standard. Book Early to avoid disappointment, as spaces will be limited. For further information see attached poster or contact Lee Ible on 07902143878 or lee_ible@hotmail.com. Alternatively book a place now. The poster advertising it can be DOWNLOADED. To sign up, go to the following address: BOOKING FORM

The site will be updated with more information soon e.g. Junior Leagues, Performance Development Centres and other exciting news.