While I’m sure this isn’t at the top of your mind right now, a quick note to let you know that all trials have been postponed indefinitely. Once we have had word from the CHA regarding re-opening of turfs and what impact the events of the last few days will have on the 2011 hockey season, we will make decisions on when to hold trials.

Following today’s devastating aftershock the UC Hockey Club extends our deepest sympathies to all those affected and wishes you all luck for the coming days.

We are not yet sure what the effect will be on trials – the first of which was scheduled to take place on Feb 26. The Canterbury Hockey Association have closed all turfs until further notice so we will keep you posted as events unfold both on this website and on Facebook.

Once again, our thoughts are with you all.

The Committee, UC Hockey

The International Hockey Federation’s Rules Board has released their updated Rules of Hockey for 2011. These can be viewed here or by following the link from our Resources page.

We are awaiting reply from Canterbury Hockey Association regarding whether or not these changes will be implemented in local competition, and to what extent. We will provide an update when possible, and a summary of the changes will be included at that time.

To all players wishing to trial for the Premier Men’s team this year, there will be a players meeting and training held on Thursday, February 17th at 5.45pm at the Rec. Centre on Campus. Please bring along a stick and training gear for an indoor training following the meeting. The schedule is as follows:

1. Welcome (Avinash Rao – Treasurer and Acting President)
2. Player Development Programme Information (Matt Ingram – UC Sport/Rec Centre)
3. Coach’s address (Simon Bate)
4. Skills training

The skills training will finish up at around 7.30pm.

A sports festival is to be held on Ilam field offering a range of sports for participants. For more information contact the UCSA.