Weekend Round-Up

The men’s 1st XI put in the miles both in the car and on the pitch as they travelled up to Cannock for a pre-season tournament using 19 players over the two days.  Loughts lost the first game 1-2 to Olton before improving to win 3-2 over Cheltenham in the afternoon on Saturday. Sunday saw further improvement as the team started to take some shape and Loughts dominated against Harleston only to concede a daft goal to draw 1-1. The last game saw the best performance of the weekend with Michal Nowakowski and Andy MacGregor scoring in a 2-1 won over Kelburne from Scotland.

 

Sad News

It is with deep sadness we have to inform our members that Frank Lockhart, a stalwart of umpiring and sport generally, has passed away.  Frank became a much respected figure in both hockey and cricket over many years.  He was a popular figure at many hockey and cricket clubs in the East, and became a regular figure at the Barcelona Hockey Tournament, where he was honoured with a special presentation recently. Until last year he was taking regular appointments with Essex HUA, and was a regular at School games in the East, as well as England Masters matches - not bad at 80 +!  He was always supportive on and off the pitch and had a never ending catalogue of stories. His friends and colleagues will miss him enormously. One of Hockey's greats

 

Coach Education

England Hockey has arranged an Introduction to Coaching Workshop for Sunday 21st October 10am to 4pm at the new Feel Good Too Venue at Ives Farm Leyton.

This course is ideal for those wanting an update on current coaching practice and for those new/returning to coaching.  The deadline is Thursday 11th October or when full. Places are on a first come first served basis and only secure when booked and paid for online. Participants must be 16 years + to attend.

The direct booking link is - https://myaccount.englandhockey.co.uk/CarePortal/Default.aspx? n=100033&EN=1370&ON=13700001&RA=STD

Anyone having problems booking online should email coaching@englandhockey.co.uk

 

Hockey Camp

The club will be running a hockey camp during the half term break on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th October 10am to 3pm.  Places are limited so if you would like to register your interest please email camps@oldloughtonians.co.uk

 

Lost Property

Please remember to take home all your clothes and playing equipment (including water bottles and gum shields) home after training or matches as you may need them the following week and there is limited space in the lost property cupboard.  If you have left something behind please give the office a ring and we will endeavour to find it for you.

 

 

Coming up………………..

15th/16th September – PLUM @ Old Loughtonians

15th September London League begins

22nd September East Region and Essex Leagues start

30th September – England Hockey League begins

24th – 25th October – OLHC Hockey Camps

 

Items for HH to office by Monday 10am please