GHA U8 mixed, U10 girls and boys Junior Hockey Festivals

The above are due to take place on Sunday 28th November 2021.

THE UNDER 8s FESTIVAL HAS BEEN CANCELLED (here is the schedule that was due to be played). THE BOURNSIDE PITCH IS FROZEN. THE LATEST INFORMATION ON THE UNDER 10s IS THAT THE FESTIVALS WILL GO AHEAD.

U10 girls will be at CLC and the venue will be run by Lansdown (Blockley had to swap with Lansdown so my thanks to Lansdown), pitches available at 12.30, matches start at 13.00 (schedule here).

U10 boys will be at Dean Close and the venue will be run by Cheltenham, pitches available at 12.30, matches start at 13.00 (schedule here). (Note due to the number of teams I have allowed a short break, also in the last game one team has to get across to a different pair of pitches so may need a couple of extra minutes to do this).

Please can I remind everyone that the guidance I issued at the start of the season applies. The Club running the venue should get all the team managers together 15 minutes before the start of play and remind them of the need to follow the central timing and to ensure that changeovers happen quickly. Also that all spectators must be outside the barriers and away from the goals, even at U10 some players can hit tomahawk shots and so it is dangerous to stand behind the goals. Also please remember we are playing under EH regulations so Respect in every regard is important.

Please check these schedules carefully. Any mistakes please let me know as soon as possible.

Lastly, I now have an issue with being able to make a call on Saturday on the weather, so I will have to liaise with Lansdown and confirmation or cancellation will come from them rather than myself. The issue I expect is with the U8 mixed in the morning and a possible frozen pitch.

Regards

Ian Harvey
GHA Junior Festivals Organiser