Pre-season incoming!
Well, hello there! Hope you’re enjoying some sweaty hockey and lush pub gardens now that summer has finally decided to show up. We’ve been a bit quiet on the comms front but this email should fill you in on what to expect from pre-season including the open trials session, Club Day, CAWHL EOSD and a request from our new Sponsorship Secs, Estelle and Steph.
🗓️ Dates for your diary 🗓️
11th Aug - Trials/Open session (Info below)
15th Aug - CAWHL End of Season Dinner - Buy your ticket here (deadline 31st July)
17th Aug - Back 2 Hockey tournament @ Lee Valley
31st Aug - Club Day (Info below)
7th/14th Sept - Pre-season games
21st Sept - First League games
Trials/Open session
Following on from your feedback, and as proposed by Lizzie at AGM, we are running an open trials session this year on Sunday 11th August 2024. If you missed the AGM, you can read more about the feedback we received and subsequent performance plans for the upcoming season here.
Who is the open session for?
For all new members including B2H players looking to join a team
For all members currently playing in the competitive/social tiers which is for those who play in
Womens’ teams 4-8
Men’s teams 4-9
The trials are for those who want to play in this bracket next season, and for those who are aiming to reach the performance bracket
What about those playing in the 1-3s?
Pre-season for the performance teams and invited players starts this week and will be used to inform team placement so current 1-3s players do not need to attend the open session.
Purpose of trials:
To get an idea of current level and ability to ensure everyone is training and playing at an appropriate level. This is of course subject to change but is mainly to give everyone a fair shot of playing at a level that matches their ability. This is not something to worry about and is a great opportunity to get to know the coaching team, understand what you might need to work on and have a fun day playing hockey. It is essential that if you are available on this day, you attend.
For our coaches to be able to assess and place players new to the club.
For players new to the club to meet the coaching team and other club members.
When/where are the trials?
Sunday 11th August, 10am-6pm @ Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre
Session times and format:
10:00-12:15: Ladies 4-6
13:15-15:30: Mens 4-7
15:45-18:00: Mens 8-9, Ladies 7-8 & B2H
Please ensure you arrive promptly and ready to play.
Each session will incorporate
Sign in, intros and briefing, including new five pillars approach to selection
Warm up
Stick and ball + drills
Small sided games
Sign up
Please complete this Google form by Sunday 4th August so that we have some essential information about you prior to trials day.
What if I can’t attend?
If you can’t attend, please let your Club Captain know (wappinglcc@gmail.com/ wappingmcc@gmail.com) along with any desire to be considered for a different team.
CAWHL EOSD
The summer has seen some incredible hockey thanks to the City and Wharf, Lee Valley leagues, Sonning Tour and mixed friendlies and we’re looking forward to dressing up and celebrating at this years’ end of season dinner at Balls Brothers Minster Court. Deadline for tickets is Wednesday 31st July. Buy yours NOW!
Expect tasty food, a stocked bar, big tunes and fab company to celebrate the best league hockey can offer. It would be great to see as many people there as possible to round off another fun-filled summer of short corners and stick tackles.
Standard tickets cost £65 but should you wish to have the steak main course then you will be charged a £5 supplement fee. There is also the option to purchase raffle tickets to help support Wapping Kidds and be in the chance of winning some great prizes!
RAFFLE PRIZES
💫 DG Corporate: The Boss Headshots session including hair and makeup (worth £385)
💫 £100 Feeney’s bar tab
💫 Salmon Hockey stash
💫 £60 Moretown Belle bar tab
💫 A weeks’ worth of Grubby recipes (worth £50)
💫2 bottles of Taittinger donated by JMAN
💫 Storm Hockey stash
💫 Bottle of Mermaid Gin
… and more!
Get one raffle ticket for the bargain price of £5 or a bumper four for £15
❤️ Huge thanks to our incredibly generous sponsors DG Corporate, Feeney’s, Salmon Hockey, JMAN, Storm Hockey, The Moretown Belle, Grubby and Isle of Wight Distillery ❤️
Club Day - 31st August
Last year was an absolute banger so we’re looking forward to another sunny hockey filled day of fun. Schedule for the day as follows:
11:00: Older Kidds’ masterclass with Matt Bowen
12:30: Mixed tournament for all current/new players who play in the adult leagues
14:30: Lunch and mixed tournament final
15:00: L1 showcase game
16:30: M1 showcase game
18:30: PARTY (Location TBC)
Ossie’s incredibly tasty pizza stall will be along again serving pizzas for all dietary requirements from 12:30-18:00 🍕🍕🍕
Breaking News: Wapping to play shirtless next season…
... this could be the cold reality if we don't get some more partnerships/sponsorships for the 24/25 season!
Just joking, but if you have any connections (sport related and not!) then we'd love to hear from you at wappingsponsorship@gmail.com. Having a personal connection is the best way for us to begin conversations!
Estelle & Steph, Sponsorship Secretaries 24/25
Member discounts:
Check out our Members' area (Password: whc1989) which has all of our available offers, including:
20% off NuSmile dentists
A free Psycle session
Grubby: 50% off + free delivery on 1st box, plus 30% off for the rest of the month
2 weeks free trial of El Tab app giving members 4 free drinks in London nightly
10% off all beers at Tap East
