"Isn't it great to see people just playing hockey once again!"
That was the phrase on everyone's lips, and it was a statement, not a question. The lead up to a new season can be tough on the volunteers trying to put the seasons plan together and pleasing everyone can be a difficult process, but it sure is rewarding when we finally get to that point of the first whistle. It is so pleasing to be able to say to you all..... Welcome to Season 2024! |  |
In this month's update we have
PLAYER FEES & CHILD DISCOUNTS
Hockey South West Appreciates the financial burden playing sport can add to the family budget and we are more than willing to confidentially discuss payment options with you as needed.
If you would like to take the option of paying your HOCKEY SOUTH WEST fees on a plan, you need to select the Senior - or Junior - Payment Plan Option when registering. NOTE: Hockey Australia and hockey Victoria have stated that they require their fees paid in full to ensure insurance is available for the player, so these fees must be paid up front.
Once you have registered and paid the HA/HV fee, you will receive and email from a member of the HSW executive with payment options. You can make payments on a Weekly, Fortnightly or Monthly basis, however we request that HSW fees are paid in full by the end of July 2024. If this is a concern, please discuss the matter with us so we can help as best we can. The last thing we want is for someone to miss out on playing if there is something we can do to help.
To claim the discount for additional children you need to enter the applicable discount code at the payment screen. The discount codes will reduce each child's fees by $20, $40, $60 respectively. If you have mor than 4 children playing, CHILD4 can be applied for each subsequent child.
CHILD2 - This will deduct $20 from the total fee for that Junior registration.
CHILD3 - Will deduct $40 from the $120 fee.
CHILD4 - Will deduct $60 from the full fee.
JCC Training
In early April we held trials for our Under 14 boys and girls Junior Country Championships and have now selected our teams. Training will commence this week as they prepare for to take on the other regional associations in Melbourne.
Training times: for both U14 Boys and Girls
Sun 28th April 10:30 - 12:00
Sun 5th May 10:30 - 12:00
OPEN TRAINING SESSIONS
As we kick into the season proper, open training sessions are again being offered for any and all members who want to join in.
Open training times
Women: Wednesday 5:15pm (The Womens Wednesday program finishes on 1/5 but women's training will continue at this time)
Under 16 & Under 18: Wednesdays from 6:15pm
Juniors U12/14 are on Thursdays at 4:30pm
UMPIRING IN 2024
This year we are working to formalize the scheduling process for each game so everyone, players and umpires, know in advance who will be at each game.
The Umpires will be scheduled via Hockey Victoria and allocated in the weekly draw with an online schedule and umpire roster that umpires have access to. The plan is to ensure all of the games are rostered for the year, so we only have the odd game to find volunteers for.
Members can nominate at any point of the year to join the umpire roster by completing the following JotForm. https://form.jotform.com/240838768826978
Once you complete the form, you'll be contacted by Hockey Victoria to confirm you availability and lock in games.
PAYMENTS
Payments for umpires, for all grades, is dependent on the qualifications held by the umpire, as per the following schedule:
Qualification Held | $ Payment per game |
Nil | $ 5 |
Foundation Support | $ 10 |
Foundation Lead | $ 30 |
Development Lead | $ 50 |
Advanced Lead | $ 60 |
Performance Lead | $ 75 |
Payments will be processed electronically by Hockey Victoria the week following your game into the account nominated by you in the nomination form.
OBTAINING QUALIFICATIONS
Umpires are encouraged to get online, create an account with HockeyEd (Hockey Australia) and register for the Foundation Support umpire course. This is an online course and can be done at your own pace. Upon completion, please email a copy of your certificate to umpires@hockeysouthwest.org.au & jlarocca@hockeyvictoria.org.au.
Link to course information and instructions on how to create an account are found here - Umpire - Hockey Victoria
UMPIRE ACADEMY
During 2024 we will be introducing the HSW Umpire Academy which is a pool of people interested in umpiring and learning more.
Your membership and commitment will provide you with formal accreditation as an Umpire through Hockey Australia, and also open the opportunity to umpire at higher levels of hockey across the state, if you want to.
As a member of the program your commitment is to:
Attend all umpire development coaching sessions - dates to be confirmed with all participants, a minimum of 3 sessions will be held during the season.
Agree to go onto the HSW Umpire Roster for weekly games (to assist with facilitate mentor allocation).
Turn out to all games as rostered wearing the HSW Umpire uniform.
Take on mentoring and development suggestions provided and have fun.
Hockey South West will provide you with:
Hockey South West Umpire cap & whistle ($50 Value).
Access to purchase Hockey Victoria Officials clothing.
Mentoring and education sessions during the year.
Access to a network of umpire mentors to help with questions and shared learning.
To start, before the first session you will need to create a HockeyEd account (if you don't already have one). Once you have it created, we will start the journey together.
GOALKEEPER TRAINING SESSION
Presented by Hockey South West & South West Country Eagles, come along and learn from two of the Eagles favorite keepers, Callum Bridge and Baden Jones. Both of these guys started their Goalkeeping journey with local clubs and have worked, trained, practiced and committed to their development as they worked their way into the state and national pathways. |  |
Thiis session is open to goalkeepers of all ages, from all areas and the more the merrier. Drills and instruction will be aimed to push and develop the skills across all areas of the game, with a focus on what YOU want to learn.
The 2 coaches, Callum Bridge & Baden Jones, are both Eagles keepers who have excelled and moved into national pathway programs with Hockey Victoria.
Callum most recently represented Victoria at the 2024 Under 21 Nationals, prior to that Callum was at the Hockey5s World Cup representing Australia in Oman. Baden, at the age of 16, was named in the Victorian under 18 Victorian and Open Country Victoria senior team in 2023, Baden was also a member of the Hockey Club Melbourne junior development squad.
Both of these guys are keen to see regional goalkeepers supported and have access to coaching that makes a difference, so they are looking forward to working with you all.
Any interested goalkeeper can register here - Goalkeeper Training Session - Hockey South West - revolutioniseSPORT