Witney Hockey Men

2012 Olympic Ticket Update

2012-05-16T11:07:38+01:00

Update regarding Olympic tickets received today.

Thanks

James

16 May 2012

Good Morning,

With only 72 days to go until the Opening Ceremony for the Olympic Games, the start of the hockey competition on 29th July will be upon us before we know it! With that in mind, we are writing to let you know the process relating to the tickets you have purchased from England Hockey Board.

The tickets will be sent out by Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day weekday service, which will require somebody to sign for them at the point of delivery and also means we can track the tickets once we have sent them to you.

We are currently hoping to send out your tickets late June/early July, but we will contact you prior to despatch to let you know exactly when we are sending them so you can make any necessary arrangements.

We would like everyone who is supporting GB during the summer to wear red when the teams compete. Have a look at the GB replica kit at our online store www.store.englandhockey.co.uk .

There’s a great chance to cheer on GB before the Games at the Investec London Cup next month. Support GB women as they take on five top teams, The Netherlands, Germany, Australia, South Africa and Ireland. With picnic hampers on offer, the chance to have a go at hockey in our Funzone and our retail village selling all the best equipment for next season, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee! Tickets start at just £1 for under 18’s and £10 for adults. Visit www.greatbritainhockey.co.uk/investeclondoncup to buy your tickets today!

We hope to see you there!

Kind regards

Sally Munday
Chief Executive – England Hockey Board
Chief Operating Officer - Great Britain Hockey Board

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Results - 31 Mar

2012-04-02T09:47:04+01:00

Witney 1st travelled to Tring 1st and beat them convincingly 3-0 with Liam Frost (2) and Justin Peel on target. The following day saw a 0-0 draw with Bracknell which means the team finish their first season in Regional Div 2 in a very respectable 4th place.

Witney 2nds finished their season in 5th spot after a good 4-1 win over Sonning 4ths. Nick Dunnington (2), Tom Yallop and Chris Partridge all scoring. Correction to last week, Tom got the 2 goals and Glen only one - I was rebriefed at the bar in no uncertain terms!!

Andy Birnie scored a hat-trick and Fraser Barnard a brace in a 6-1 win for Witney 3rds over Wallingford 4ths. Dan Hulme wrapped up the scoring that sees Witney finish 2nd and gain promotion from Div 7.

Aylesbury 4ths were unable to cope with a rampant Witney 4ths as they slotted 3 goals in a 15 minute blitz. Patrick Button (2) Sam Hook and James Bartrip all on target in a 4-1 victory that sees them finish 5th in Div 8.

Thanks

James

Results - 24 Mar 12

2012-03-26T09:58:50+01:00

Witney 1st beat Oxford 3rd 3-1 with Justin Peel, Liam Frost and someone else (who Si can't remember!) scoring. Witney look set for a 4th or 5th place finish.

Witney 2nds beat Henley 3rd 3-1 with Tom Yallop and Glen Wisby (2) ensuring a top half of the table finish.

Witney 3rds are confirmed as finishing in 2nd place in Div 7 with a 2-2 draw against Oxford Hawks 4ths. No-one has told me who scored.

Witney 4ths had little to play for in their clash with Ramgharia 2nds and lost 6-2, Ryan Fitz-John and Tony Brown scoring.

Table topping Thame 2nds beat Witney 5ths 4-2 who finish Div 10 in 3rd position. Ryan and Patrick Button getting the goals for the home team.

Thanks

James

Hockey Match Reports - 17 Mar 12

2012-03-18T20:39:59+00:00

Witney 1st stopped the rot with a good 1-1 draw away at high flying West Hampstead. Although too late to influence any promotion hopes, Justin Peels goal brought much needed confidence back to the squad.

Witney 2nds narrowly lost 1-0 to West Hampstead 5ths, but continue to sit comfortably mid-table.

Witney 3rds thrashed British Airways 2nd 7-0, who also had their Captain dismissed for violent conduct early in the second half. An Andy Birnie hattrick, 2 from Nick Vigar and other goals from Fraser Barnard and Brendan Baker sealed the game and promotion from Division 7 with 2 games remaining.

Witney 4ths beat Milton Keynes Samurai by a similar score line. A brace each for Sam Hook and Ryan Moore, and supporting goals from Tom Yallop, Nick Dunnington and Ben Moss moved Witney back into 4th position in their division.

Newbury and Thatcham beat Witney 5ths 6-1 with Harry Swift grabbing the consolation goal.

Thanks

James

Advert for Coaches

2012-03-15T22:58:14+00:00

To help us continue to grow and improve, we are now seeking our annual expressions of interest from potential coaches.

We are looking for holders of either EH Level 1 Coaching Award (Assistant Coaches) or Level 2/3 Coaching Award.

Sport Coach UK Safeguarding & Protecting Children Certificate or equivalent child protection training would be beneficial as would a First Aid Certificate or similar first aid training.

This is an opportunity, not only to help us with our future growth, but for you to develop your coaching experience and skills and to be paid for doing so.

Pay will be commensurate with qualifications and experience - to be discussed with candidate. Please samsportybird@hotmail.com

Thanks

James

Results from 10th and 11th Mar

2012-03-15T22:56:32+00:00

Witney 1st lost twice over the weekend to sides in the top 3 of Regional Division 2. On Saturday Witney failed to prevent Aylesbury coming back from 3-0 down to grab a 4-3 in the dying seconds, goals from Tim Hardy (2) and Jacob Deacon. On Sunday they were out-played by the league leaders Staines going down 2-5 with goals from Tim Hardy and Justin Peel.

A weakened Witney 2nds lost 6-0 to a strong and in form Wallingford team.

Witney 3rds maintained their push for automatic promotion with a good win over lowly Amersham and Chalfont. Ryan Moore grabbed a hat-trick with Nick Vigar chipping in with another in the 4-1 win.

Witney 4ths lost 5-0 to Tring 3rds.

Witney 5ths won twice over the weekend beating Banbury 4ths 4-3 on Saturday (James Bartrip, Patrick Button and Phil O'Brien (2)). On Sunday they comprehensively beat Oxford 9ths 5-0 with goals from Harry Swift, Scott Summers, Mark Jarvis and Patrick Button (2).

Thanks

James

Rearranged 1st XI Game

2012-03-15T17:31:43+00:00

The 1st XI have a rearranged fixture v Bracknell: 1 April, 13.30 at Birch Hill

Results - 3 Mar 12

2012-03-05T20:53:25+00:00

Witney 1st 4 Ramgharia 4. A last minute goal saw Ramgharia grab a draw despite a hattrick from Tim Hardy and one from Ben Wells. Witney have now slipped to 4th in the table and are starting to lose touch with the leading 2 as the games start to run out.

Maidenhead 3rds 2 Witney 2nds 1 Tom Yallop on target for Witney.

Witney 3rd maintained their push for promotion with a 4-1 victory over West Hampstead 7ths. Andy Birnie scored twice but missed his hattrick when his tame penalty was saved. Dave Nasralla and Nick Vigar scored the other goals.

Witney 4ths 2 Sonning 5th 2 Patrick Button and Ben Moss both scored, but victory was snatched from them with the last strike of the game from a Sonning short corner.

Witney 5ths 2 Sonning 6th 1 - Paul Summers and Phil O'Brien both hitting the target to keep the 5th team's promotion chances alive.

Thanks

James

Results - 25 Feb 12

2012-02-27T09:49:53+00:00

Witney 1st hopes of promotion took a blow after suffering only their 3rd defeat of the season against Newbury and Thatcham 2-3.

Witney 2nds needed almost the last strike of the game to snatch a 2-2 draw against lowly Amersham and Chalfont. Despite scoring first through Scott Summers, they conceded a controversial equaliser and never really settled for the rest of the game. Nick Dunnington popping up at the end to save their blushes.

Wycombe 5th 4 Witney 3rds 1, the top of the table clash saw a result that could put paid to Witney's championship hopes. Justin Winfield scoring the consolation as Witney slip into 2nd spot.

OMT 4ths 0 Witney 4ths 4. A scrappy first half was soon forgotten as Patrick Button and Ben Carroll both grabbed braces to maintain Witney's push for another promotion.

Witney 5ths 2 Abingdon 3rd 3. The Captain described this as the worse game of hockey he'd ever played in - one player short for the whole game and no real shape to the team. Phil O'Brien grabbing one of the goals (haven't heard who got the other), but Abingdon clenching the victory.

Thanks

James

Mens Fixture List updated for all teams

2012-02-25T09:38:35+00:00

Details of venues and times for rearranged games lost to the poor February weather now posted under the team section on the web site