MARLOW HOCKEY CLUBW E L C O M E B O O K L E T

WELCOMEWelcome, history, Why join Marlow Hockey Club

OUR CLUBThe commitee, Our teams, Leagues, What else goes on at Marlow Hockey Club

THE GAMEPlayers + equiptment, The rules, Umpiring signals, Hockey glossary

FUNDRASINGHow can you help. Different ways to fundraise in your teams

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WELCOME TO MARLOW HOCKEY CLUB

Marlow Hockey club is your local hockey club that welcomes all ages and ability. The club has very successful junior teams, but whilst the Club is rightly proud of its juniors it also has a flourishing senior Men’s and Ladies sections. There are 8 league sides and a great social environment.

History Marlow Hockey club boasts a proud history and has been a major influence on local, county and international hockey. Founded in 1909 the Club originally played on the Pound Lane Sports Ground but for many years led a nomadic life. Leaving behind Pound Lane the Club went to Gossmore for some seasons, then onto Spinfield Park and Higginson Park before returing to Pound Lane in 1949 where the Club now has its excellent clubhouse. In that year the Marlow Sports Club was formed along with the then Cricket and Rugby sections.

Why Join Marlow Hockey Club Marlow has a brand new pitch which the club can now call its own. It is located down pound lane which is nicely located along side a football, cricket and tennis club.

What night is training? Training for Juniors is Monday night at 7pm. The Mens training is on Tuesday night at 7:30pm and the Womens training is at 7:30 pm on a Wednesday night.

Where do I go on arrival at the club? When you arrive at the Hockey Club for training walk to the pitch enterance and you will be welcome by the team captains

What do I need to wear/bring? For training you can wear anything you like, comfortable clothes and definantly something warm in the colder weeks! You will need shin pads and a gum shield. If you have a hockey stick then thats great! We do have some sticks available to borrow.

I haven’t played hockey for ages, does thatmatter? This doesnt matter at all, we welcome all ages, ability and fitness levels to the club.

Match kit The Ladies teams wear white shirt with red skirt and white socks and the mens teams wear ed shirts with white arms, Navy Blue shorts and red socks.

NEW TO THE CLUB

Our club Marlow Hockey Club is located in the heart of Marlow. Everyone is welcome to come down and join in. We hope to see you soon!Marlow hockey club is not just a place to play hockey, it has a create social scene, you can sim-ple join up as a social member! It also has dif-ferent activites for all different kinds of poeple.

The Club welcomes players of all abilities. So whatever that might be get in touch with us through Margot Nicholls on 01628 521830, get to our website at www.marlowhc.co.uk

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How to join our club

Member Type£150 for Senior (Full senior membership)£100 for Youth / Student (Age 18-25)£90 for Junior (Age 6-18)£20 SocialFamily (Special rates available)

Payment DetailsCheques should be made payable to ‘Marlow Hockey Club’ and given to your coach, captain or the treasurer, Clare Morrow (postal address - c/o Small Planet, Mere House, Mere Park, Marlow SL7 1PB)You can also pay online.Account Name : Marlow Hockey Club ; Branch Sort Code : 601412 ; Account Number : 69168032 Reference Information: to ensure we can trace your payment, please include ‘MHC Subs’ and your name when paying online. Confirmation: please also confirm your online payment by sending an e-mail tomhc@smallplanetmeetings.com

LocationOur Club house c/o Marlow Sports Club Pound lane, Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 2AH

Marlow Hockeyclub

ContactPhone 01491579259Email info@marlowhockey.com

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How to find us and contact us

Our teams

Mens teams There are five mens teams which all vary in ability.

Mens 1's play in the MBBO Division 1Mens 2's play in the MBBO Division 4Mens 3's play in the MBBO Division 6Mens 3a's play in the MBBO Division 10 EastMens Strollers play in the TVC (Thames Valley Conference) League

Ladies teams There are four ladies teams in the club, which all vary in ability.

Ladies 1’s play in theSouth Clubs’ Women’s Hockey League division 2Ladies 2’s play in the Trysports three counties League division 1Ladies 3’s play in the MBBO Division 6Ladies 4’s play in the MBBO Division 10 East

The Marlow hockey commitee

Chairmen- Keith Packer Vice Chairmen- Hils FarrerHon Secretary- Margot NSocial Secretar- Gina RusJunior coordinator- RichieHon Treasurer- Clare MorBucks Rep- Chris TaylorPublicity- Kate ChildWebmaster- Nick WebbWelfare Officers- Laura Lee

Juniors Under 11s juniorsUnder 12 juniorsUnder 13-14 boysUnder 14Under 16 girls Under 16- U18 boysBadgers

What else does Marlow offer

Sociable events at marlow There are many events that take place at the club, including team socials and end of year award cermon-ies. There is also a bar in the club house which is open for everyone it allows players to have a drink after training, mothers to have coffee whilst there children play and many any other reason to have a coffee and a bite to eat!

Back to Hockey Back to Hockey’ is a national scheme designed for women with a focus on fun, fitness and friendship. All abilities and fit-ness levels are welcome. You’ll have the oppor-tunity to get a bit fitter, learn new hockey skills and play team hockey in a fun and sociable environment.

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A Hockey game is played between two teams.A game is divided into two 35-minute periods, with a 10-minute interval in between. Each team tries to score as many goals as possible in the opposite team’s goal post.

Players and positions Every team consists of ten field players, who are classified as attackers, midfielders, defenders, and a goalkeeper who remains in his team’s shooting circle.Coaches may make unlimited substitutions during a game, they are not permitted to make any substitutions during penalty corners and penalty strokes. In such cases, coaches can only replace injured or suspended goalkeepers.

THE GAME

The field of play A Hockey field, frequently referred to as the ‘pitch’, is a rectangular area measuring 91.4 m length by 55 m width. The long sides are the ‘side lines’ and the shorter ones are the ‘back lines’, or ‘goal lines’. Goal posts are placed at either end of the field in the middle of the back line. Semi-circular lines run from the back line and mark out the area of the shooting circle (‘circle’), the area in which goals are scored.

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Equipment

The ball The ball is white, hard and made of Teflon. Its surface has dimples. It weights 156 to 163 g and its circumference varies between 224 and 235 mm.

The stick The stick is smooth and straight with one curved end, which is slightly wider. All of its edges are rounded, while the inner side is flat.

Clothing and gear Players must wear shin pads to protect their legs and a mouth guard at all times when playing hockey. The goalkeeper must wear, over any upper body protectors, a shirt of a different colour than the ones worn by his or her teammates and the opposite team’s players. The goal-keeper’s body protectors consist of the secured protective headgear, leg guards, kickers and hand protectors, all of which must have no rough edges or protrusions.

The rules

Flat side of your stick you may only use the flat side of your stick at all time during the game.

Attire you must be properly attired including-shin guards, mouth guards, no jewelry, etc.

Substitutions the field player must exit the field at the 50, only then can the new player step onto the field. There is unlimited subs alowed.

The ball cannot go in the air especially on free hits. This is judged by the discretion of the ref. The exception is a shot on goal, as long as there is not a player in the direct line of the ball and no one is in harm’s way.

Self start when taking a hit into the circle, whether it is a free hit or long hit, you cannot directly hit into the circle. You must pass it first or carry the ball for 5 yards before hitting the ball into the circle. For free hits anywhere else on the field, you may either: take a direct hit, pass to one of your players, or carry the ball for 3 yards before hitting it (this is a new rule)

Penalty corner any time a foul occurs in either team’s circle, a penalty corner hit will be called.

Fouls the ball cannot hit your feet. You cannot raise your stick above your waste during regu-lar play. If you are taking a free hit, it is up to the discretion of the ref.You cannot tackle (go for the ball) from behind. 12

Goal hit happens when the ball goes over the back-line and goal hit is given and taken from the top of the D.

Free push is normally awarded only when a player or team has been clearly disadvantaged by an opponent’s offence.

Obstruction a player may not obstruct another player, whether it be with their body or stick.

Penalty Stroke is awarded for when a goal scoring opportunity is obstructed by the defence.

Umpiring signals

Penalty Corner a penalty corner is given when there is a foul in the D.

Goal scored this signals that a goal has been scored.

Raised Ball the ball must not be raised intentionally directly from a free hit.

10m Progression if there is an-other offence by the previously offending team before the penalty has been taken.

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Attacker A player whose team has possession of the ball and is attempt-ing to score a goal. Back-line: The line indicating the end of the field and includes the goal line between the goal posts.

Bully Similar to a face-off. The referee places the ball on the ground, and the two opposing players place their sticks on the ground and then tap sticks once before going for the ball. It is normally taken when it is uncertain who to give the ball to after an incident.

Centre line The line that divides the field in half. Centre mark: The spot in the middle of the pitch where the ball is placed to start a half or following a goal.

Centre pass A pass that starts a half or following a goal. A player passes the ball to a team-mate at least 1m away from him or her. The term is also called a push back or pass back.

Corner Hit Is awarded to the offence when the defense unintentionally plays the ball over their own back- line.

Defender A player stationed in the defensive end of the field who tries to defend plays by the Forwards (Attackers).

Dribble Running or walking while controlling the ball with the stick.

Stick-handling in Canadianterminology.

Goal-scoring circle (or circle or D)- A D-shaped area in front of the goal. Also known as a striking circle or shooting circle. A goal can only be scored when the ball is in the circle and played by an attacker.

Flick or Scoop When a player raises the ball into the air with the stick; also known as a scoop. In Indoor Hockey, a player is only allowed to flick the ball when within the Goal-scoring Circle and for a shot at goal.

Forward A player positioned in the offensive end of the field who tries to score goals; also known as an attacker.

Free Hit When a player commits an offence outside the Goal-scoring circle, the other team is awarded a Free Hit. The player taking the free hit may hit or push the ball. See Self-pass.

Green card The green card issued by the referee that gives a warning to the offending player for minor violations, such as body contact or a repeated infringement, like failing to keep a certain distance away on a free hit.

Hit A hit is a swinging action where the stick makes direct contact with the ball. E.g. a long dragging motion along the floor or swinging directly at

Your hockey glossary

the ball from the air without a small sweeping motion.

Kicker A protective piece of equipment worn by a goalkeeper that covers the front and side of the shoes and allows him or her to kick the ball.

Obstruction An infraction called when players use their sticks or bodies to block other players from hitting the ball or when the goalkeeper lies on the ball.

Penalty corner When a defending player intentionally hits the ball over the back-line or an unintentional foul is committed by the defender in the goal circle or an international foul is committed by a defender in their own half of the pitch. The ball is placed on the back-line 10m from the nearest goalpost, where the attacking team takes possession.

Penalty stroke Similar to a penalty kick in soccer. The ball is placed 6.4m from the goal with only the goalkeeper defending. It is called when: The defending deliberately player fouls an attacking player attempting to score in the goal circle. Good examples are if defender hacks the attacker’s stick or body checks the attacker (pos-sible card too) or trips the attacker (possible card too)

Red card The card issued by the ref-eree, which ejects the offending player from the game. This occurs on inten-tional fouls, such as deliberate body contact, or verbal abuse of the officials. The offending player is also suspended from the team’s following game. The player may also get a red card for a re-peated infraction after having received a yellow card earlier.

Self-pass When a team is awarded the ball after a foul, the player may choose to make a self-pass which allows him/her to carry the ball without having to pass it. The ball must also be station-ary before the self- pass is started and the action of carrying the ball must be two separate actions so that it is clear to everyone that a self-pass is being taken and where it commenced.

Tackle When a player attempts to steal the ball from an opponent.

Yellow card A card issued by the refer-ee which suspends the offending player for at least two minutes or longer depending on the referee’s judgement on the severity of the foul, resulting in something similar to a power play in ice hockey, when the team plays short-handed. The card is issued for intentional fouls, such as rough play or stick checks.

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Set up a car wash in the hockey club car park! Post flyers a week in advance, and then spend a few hours talking with people about what you are doing at the cashier stand. Hand people a flyer, accept donations. A perfect spring activity!

#1 Team Car Wash

Good for a large crowd and some big-ticket items: a trip for two, a special bottle of wine, landscape, pool or housecleaning service, the list is endless!

#2 Live Auction

#3 Board game night

Contact the editor of your local paper, company newsletter – or both! Ask them to interview you about what your team has undertaken and why, and include a request for sup-port.

#4 Meet the Press

Get out the board games and start playing. Break into teams and let the fun begin. Charge an enterance fee to play each game. Make is more exciting by making the night themed! Perhaps monopoly themes, everyone has to dress up!

FUNDRAISING

Looking for an adventure, something to tone your thighs and raise money for charity? Dig out those boots. Get your team to each get as many spon-sors as they can, and then arrange a trek, run or walk!

A great fundraising tool is to simply wear a 3-Day t-shirt, proudly show-ing your dedication to this cause. You can make your own team t-shirt, displaying your team name, fundrais-ing goal, slogan and more.

All team members bake a certain amount of cakes each, then sell the cakes on the side of the pitch throughout match days and in the clubhouse after games.

#5 Fun run

#6 Make (and sell) Team T-shirts

#7 Cake sale at the clubhouse

#8 Extra Change in my Pocket Box

Create these little jars for your friends and family and have them place it on their dressers at the end of the day, they can drop spare change in the box.

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REGISTRATIO

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RM (tear off and hand in!)

Title

Full Name

Gender

DOB

Address 1

Address 2

Town

Postcode

Mobile Phone

Declaration: I consider myself (my son/daughter) to be physically fit and capable of full participation and agree to notify the club of any changes to the medical information provided. Furthermore, in the event that I am (my son/ daughter is) injured I give my permission (for my son/daughter) for the team managers / coaches appointed by Marlow Hockey Club to obtain emergency medical treatment on my behalf.

Signed

Date / / Relation

We are proud to be sponsored by the following companies

Smith and Williamson

Pink Accounting

Jeff Group LGP Solicitors

MLL Telecom

If you would like to Sponsor the club in any way then please send an email to sponsor@marlowhockey.com andsomeone from the club will get back to you

Contact

Phone 01491579259Email info@marlowhockey.comwww.marlowhc.com