Welcome from our new EHC President - Tim Bryant:

Another season is upon us and those of you who play regularly each week during the season will be concerned that your fitness has dropped off (or maybe if you didn’t peak last season you are hoping to do so this)!

Those of us involved in the ‘nitty gritty’ of getting things organised are dusting ourselves down ahead of another season, but all of us will be hoping that we can in some way exceed last season’s undoubted success.

Whilst our Mens’ and Ladies’ 1^st XI’s had a very successful season, a club is only as good as all the teams as a whole and it is my hope that we can provide the resources and support to all the teams below the top level  and, as a committee, we are resolved to do this.

One plea from an ‘old codger’ is that we all take a more serious approach to both our discipline and behaviour, which is also relevant to spectators and all club members. Our Men’s 1^st XI had a fantastic achievement last season, but as one parent of a 1^st XI player said to me “it was amazing, given that often when I was watching we only had 9 players on the pitch”.

We won’t be allowed that sort of margin in the new league and nor should we be.  The Club’s management had to deal with the fall-out from ill-discipline as a result of complaints to Leagues, County and Regional organisations far too often.  Please let’s all address this so that we can restore our reputation and make everyone’s lives a little easier – we are all volunteers after all, as are the umpires by the way!

I hope everyone has a most enjoyable season and good luck to everyone at every level.

EASTBOURNE HOCKEY CLUB DINNER DANCE!

Please come to the Club Dinner Dance on Saturday 21st APRIL 2012

to be held at the EASTBOURNE DOWNS GOLF CLUB

7PM - Tickets are £21 and include dinner & dancing

Tickets are available from Judith Barnes 07753613040, Jenny Herold 07802585288 or via your Team Captain.

Please let us know if you would like the vegetarian option.

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8.00 - 9.30pm Tuesdays @ The Saffrons Sports Club

7.00 - 8.30pm Thursdays @ The Saffrons Sports Club

All current and new members welcome.

Please contact the Mens Club Captain, David Adelston, if you require further details.