You spoke, we listened.
Update on World Cup bookings:
We’ve decided to cancel the club bookings for the football games mentioned in previous newsletters. After considerable discussion with club members, including our D&I group, around the human rights and LGBTQ+ issues highlighted in the media, we feel it’s not the right time for the club to be supporting the World Cup. We want to thank all those who shared thoughts with their captains/the committee, and to those who engaged in follow up discussions surrounding the right stance for us as a club.
We acknowledge that members may still want to watch the games together but going forward that will need to be organised by those involved rather than supported and promoted by the club. We hope you understand. If you would like to acquire one of the pre-booked tables, please let the social secs know before Saturday else they’ll be cancelled.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further please let us (Saq/Rogers) know. We’re now exploring ways we can use this time to spread awareness/raise funds for the issues discussed. More to come shortly.
It’s also worth flagging to all our new members that we have a Diversity and Inclusion group where we discuss topics such as this. If you’d like to be a part of the chat let us know. The more voices we have the better we can represent our club and communities.
Movember update
As mentioned a couple of weeks ago, the M2 and M3 are taking on the annual Movember fundraiser to raise money. Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health, aiming to take on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. The charity has funded over 1,250 men’s health projects since 2003 and the M2/3 would love your support by donating to their justgiving page here.
See picture below for progress so far!
Umpiring
A few weeks into the season now, and a big thank you to all those who have answered the call and picked up their whistles to umpire for the club. In particular, big shout outs to James Budgen, Peter Towers, and Iain McAuslan, who between them have umpired 17 games since the start of the season (and shown even more cards).
We're always after more players to give umpiring a go, and if you want to follow in Pete's footsteps and do your level 1 course, you can find them here.
Women in officiating
This season, London Hockey is launching the Women in Officiating Network, a pioneering initiative to support, develop and celebrate women in Officiating in London. Last season out of the 1,100 neutral appointments in the London Area just 65, or 5 per cent, were filled by women. This is in stark contrast to the almost equal split between men and women undertaking the Level 1 course. As part of London Hockey's ongoing effort to be at the forefront in driving equality, they are exploring ways to bridge this gap, starting with a 45 minute call to introduce the aims for the Women in Officiating Network and discuss plans for future engagement as a group.
The virtual call is scheduled for Monday the 21st November at 8pm. If you are unable to make the call you can still register your interest in being part of the Network on this registration form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB8RVXC_S17RwXVyhGuza_3qCOwT7c9yN5DTfvdcAr0PbO0w/viewform]
As always, if you have any questions about umpiring at Wapping, feel free to drop our ULOs Holly and Josh a line at wappingulo@gmail.com
Formby tour
As mentioned a few weeks ago, Formby hockey club are hosting their mixed 7s hockey easter festival between Friday 7th and Sunday 9th April 2023. More details and information on how to register on the poster.
Fixtures 12/11
Lee Valley Schedule
11:30 L3 v UCL RUMS 1 (LV2)
13:00 L1 v Teddington (LV1)
14:30 M2 v East London (LV1)
John Orwell Schedule
11:10 L6 v L7 friendly
12:30 L5 v Wanderers 6
14:00 M7 v King’s and Alleyn’s 2
15:30 M5 v Barnes 2
Away Schedule
11:30 L4 v PHC Chiswick 3
12:30 M8 v London Academicals 3
13:00 L2 v Southgate 2
13:00 M4 v Indian Gymkhana 2
14:00 M6 v London Academicals 2
14:45 M3 v Epsom
15:30 M10 v Tulse Hill and Dulwich 6
Sunday 20th November
13:00 M1 v Indian Gymkhana (LV1)
Dragon Hockey Discount Codes
Must use THIS LINK and the following codes to receive discounts!
Sticks: 20% off with code WAPPING20
Bags & Accessories: 20% off with code 20CLUBBAGS
Clothing: 10% off with code 10CLUBCLOTHES
