AREA YOUTH GAMES(AYG)
The final training session for the teams involved in the AYG takes place next Wednesday(24th) with games on the Sunday. A team coach has been provided one way by the club, pick up from the Astro pitch, meeting at 8.15am to leave 8.30am prompt. Arrangements must be made by parents to pick up their child(ren) after the competition. The U11's play from 9.30am - 11.30am, while the U13's play from 11.30am - 3.30pm.

THIRSK HC – UMPIRING SUCCESS

A long season for Thirsk HC has finally come to an end. For the last 6 weeks players from as young as five up to 14 have been coming along to the club and having a go at umpiring. All players attending were issued with whistles as part of this umpiring initiative and this has proven to be very successful, although very annoying for parents. Club coaches/players and young leaders mentoring the younger ones, giving all youngsters a better understanding about the rules of hockey.
The course consisted of theory, a written test paper and then a practical assessment. This initiative culminated in 15 people from Thirsk HC completing their practical exam of the Foundation Umpires Hockey Award on Wednesday 20th May, all successfully passing. This award is the first step on the ladder for youngsters aged 13 years and up also for adults; being parents or players interested in the game; to gain an award in umpiring. Umpires are a precious commodity in any sport and Thirsk HC are starting them off young so they will hopefully continue on with umpiring and eventually gain a Level 1 umpires award.
A total of 16 people attending all passing with flying colours, only one of which was outside of Thirsk HC which bodes well for the clubs umpiring future.
With a continuing development plan the club hopes these young players will now gain further experience by umpiring for the clubs junior teams in the Yorkshire Youth Hockey leagues that Thirsk HC enter at different age groups.
Again Ellie Skippings (pictured) was invited to this years North Youth Festival, being one of the youngest to be asked along to umpire yet again a great achievement for her and for the club.
Many thanks must also go to Richard Skippings as tutor and assessor, Christine Renshaw assessor and to Joanna Marsden PDM for Thirsk School Sports Partnership for the use of their facilities.
Those attending:

From left to right
Back row – Richard Skippings, Jack Thompson, Nick Gardiner, James Laking, Jimmy Lagan, Becky Wilson, Dean Porter
Centre row – Imogen Pearson, Rosie Wilson, Sarah Turner, Emily Thorpe,
Sharon Porter-Grainger, Ellie Skippings
Front row – Emma Linthwaite, Emily Ramsden, Rafe Skippings

The Club AGM took place on 1st April. For those who did not attend the minutes are at: HOCKEY CLUB AGM 2009. The new officers and officials for next season are at: CLUB OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS 2009/10

THE UNDER 14 GIRLS TOOK PART IN THE PLAYOFFS OF THE YYHL ON 19TH APRIL. SEE FULL REPORT ON JUNIOR PAGE.

The latest news update from England Hockey can be read at: ENGLAND HOCKEY NEWS

THERE IS A FESTIVAL IN JUNE. SEE PETERBOROUGH FESTIVAL FOR DETAILS.

WE HAVE DECIDED ALREADY ON THE FIRST TRAINING FOR NEXT SEASON! SENIORS ON 26TH AUGUST STARTING AT 7.45. JUNIORS START ON 4TH SEP AT 5.30.


The awards announced at the end of season party were:
Club Person................. Sarah Goacher
Fair Player................... Charlotte Bulmer
Young men player........ Ben Taylor
Young woman player..... Steph Wilkinson
Congratulations to them all.

NEW RULES FOR NEXT SEASON. READ THEM AT NEW RULES FOR 2009-10.

Go to the NEWS page for information on Club Kit.

As always Thirsk H C welcome all players of all ages and ability. Turn up and meet us at any training session or contact a committee member. Training on a Wednesday evening, times are on the Team Captains page.

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