Marden Russets Hockey Club Juniors 2012/2013

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WelcomeWe pride ourselves on being a thriving, friendly cluband warmly welcome all juniors and their families,both new and longer-standing members.

One thing unites us all at Marden Russets: our love ofhockey and developing young talent. Our juniors outnumberour seniors by two to one, and they are the lifeblood of theclub, often coming through the ranks to strengthen oursenior squads. They come from many different schools andbackgrounds but they have all chosen to be here and thatcommitment and enthusiasm is often what sets a great clubteam apart from a good school team.

This year, we are upping our game, increasing coaching sessions for allover 10s from fortnightly to weekly, and making better use of the clubhouse asa café serving quality hot snacks and drinks. We are continually improving the quality of ourcoaching, with increased investment in courses and England Hockey qualifications, and we arealso pioneering the Marden Russets Young Leaders scheme to encourage talented older juniorsto coach and mentor younger children. Members will also find it easier to buy their Marden kitthis season, either via email or at the clubhouse.

We are particularly keen not to increase subscription rates due to the current economic climate,but these improvements obviously come at a cost – we are therefore launching our first JuniorAppeal, asking for donations of any size to invest in our future (see back cover).

Our senior coaches are all volunteers and we very much appreciate any parental help, whetherassisting with coaching or any type of administration, from organising squad logistics to servingin the Clubhouse Café.

This booklet is designed to act as a guide to the Marden RussetsJunior Section and to give a flavour of our aims and

ambitions. We hope that you will find it both interestingand useful, retaining it as a directory for contact

details and other essential information.

“Marden Russets Hockey Club aims to inspire and nurture a life-long loveof hockey in all junior members, whatever their ability or background.We pride ourselves in identifying and developing talent and, mostimportantly, enabling everyone to fulfil their potential.”

Websites

Marden Russets Hockey Club(for up-to-date club news and information)

www.mardenrussets.com

Fixtures Live (for league fixtures andtables, and directions for away matches)

www.fixtureslive.com

Contents

Squads 4-5

Committee 6

Club Information 7

Kit 8

Equipment 9

England Hockey Structure 10-11

Supporter’s Guide 12-13

Contacts 14

Location 15

Junior Appeal / Subscriptions 16

Contact: Sam Heard, Junior Co-ordinatorEmail: samandkes@btinternet.com

Brochure design: Girl Friday GraphicsEditorial: Carol Ridge

Mission & Contents

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Club InformationClubhouse CaféOpen Sunday mornings in the Clubhouse serving hotdrinks and food

• Cafetière coffee £1.50• Tea £1.00• Hot chocolate £1.50• Bacon rolls £1.50• Croissants with jam £1.00

PLEASE ACTIVELY SUPPORT BEFORE, DURING ANDAFTER SESSIONS AND MATCHES (and offer to help serving!)

Marden ClubhouseWe welcome the families of junior members to use the bar,which is open Saturday and Sunday afternoons and Fridayevenings, serving a full selection of draft and bottled drinks.

Changing and toilet facilities.

Coming soon… FREE WI-FI!

First AidFirst Aid kits are carried by all coaches, and are additionallyavailable in the Clubhouse. In an emergency please call 999.

Child ProtectionChild Welfare Officer: Lara MantleEmail: the4mantles@aol.com

CommitteeSam Heard – Junior Co-ordinatorLindsay Hancox – Club CaptainClive Felton – Senior CoachCharlie Ridge – Committee member

The Marden Russets Junior Section is flourishing, attracting more young players every seasonand as our membership has grown, so our administrative and communication logistics havebecome correspondingly complex. Our Junior Committee was recently formed to enable everyoneresponsible for different aspects of Marden Juniors to share information and ideas on a regularbasis, thereby ensuring that we deliver the highest standards of coaching across the section.

The Committee oversees and co-ordinates all the Junior Section, ensuring a consistent approachacross all age groups and a smooth transition between different squads as players move upthrough the club. We organise training schedules and the recruitment and training of coaches,attending courses to comply with England Hockey best practice. We also liaise on logistics suchas kit suppliers and equipment ordering, pitch bookings and match fixtures/tournaments and actas a link with the Marden senior teams and Kent Hockey.

Sam Heard is the Junior Co-ordinator, responsible for memberships and general communicationwith players and their parents. Sam says:

“Marden Russets is a fun club to be part of because it combines the friendly welcome of a localvillage club with the high achievements and coaching expertise of a much larger organisation.Our coaches are passionate and supportive about what they do, getting the best out of everychild no matter what their age or ability. Hockey is a great way to get fit and make new friendsand we expect a surge of interest from youngsters inspired by the exciting skills of Team GBat Olympics 2012.”

Sam is the first port of call for enquiries but please do not hesitate to contact any member of theCommittee if you have any questions or ideas.

TEAM SELECTIONTeam selection for matches and tournaments is often a controversial issue in all junior sportsclubs and we have adopted the following guidelines to help both parents and coaches:

• Selection All children aged 9 or above who regularly attend training sessions willhave the chance to play in matches. However, the strongest players arelikely to be selected more frequently;

• ‘A’ Team If more than one team is entered for a tournament, we will select playerson ability to put out the strongest ‘A’ team;

• Age Children should join the group according to their age on 1 Septemberregardless of ability. Exceptions to this rule are rare, and at the discretionof the Junior Committee;

• Coaches’ Coaches’ children are likely to be selected for all matches their parentChildren attends, providing they are regular attendees at training sessions;

• Coaches’ Please respect coaches’ decisions.Decisions

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Equipment

SAFETYNo gum shield/shin pads… Means no play!

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KitWe are delighted to be working with a local company, MoenLloyd Ltd,who will be supplying the junior kit onsite. Marden polo shirts,hoodies, rain jackets and socks and Opro gum shields will all beavailable to purchase from the clubhouse from the start of theseason. The shop will be open every Sunday from 9th Septemberuntil 7th October from 8.30am–1pm and on the first Sunday ofevery month thereafter. However, every effort will be made toaccommodate any requests outside of these times.

Please contact Julia Moen:Email: julia@moenfamily.demon.co.ukTel: 01580 714100Mobile: 07966 759915Payment is by cash and cheques payable to MoenLloyd Ltd.

PRICES

POLO SHIRTS £12

SIZES: 7-8 (30”chest) / 9-11 (32”) / 12-13 (34”) / 14-15 (36”

SOCKS £7

SIZES: 12½-3 / 3-6 / 7-11½

HOODIES

SIZES: 9-10 (30-32” chest) / 11-12 (32-34”) £18SIZES: XS (34-36”) / S (36-38”) / M (38-40”) £22

SHOWERPROOF JACKETS

SIZES: 9-10 (28-30” chest) / 11-12 (30-32”) £20SIZES: XS (34-36”) / S (36-38”) / M (38-40”) £25

OPRO MOUTHGUARDS

Bronze £5Junior Silver& Silver £10

Official junior kit for matches and tournaments requires Marden shirtsand socks from MoenLloyd, plus black shorts or skirt/skort which

can be purchased elsewhere. Marden hoodies and rain jacketsfrom MoenLloyd are not compulsory but they are warm and

smart and often much appreciated during the winter months!

Juniors do not need to wear official kit for training sessions. However, theymust wear shin pads, gum shield and sports shoes suitable for astroturfpitches and bring their own stick.

HOCKEY STICK GUIDE

Player Height Stick Length

Below 4 ft 30 inch

4ft - 4ft 7in 32 inch

4ft '7in - 5ft 34 inch

5ft - 5ft 4in 36 inch

5ft 4in - 6ft 2in 36.5 inch

6ft 2in - 6ft 5in 37.5 inch

Above 6ft 5in 38 inch

If in doubt, please consult your coach.

England Hockey operates the ‘Single System’which provides junior coaching and competition tosupplement school and club hockey, and offers aroute for higher performing players to progressthrough county to national level.

The entry level is via ‘Junior Development Centres’ (JDCs)which are run by counties and take place during theChristmas term, typically 1½ hours on a weekday evening.Many Marden Russets juniors pass the selection trials forJDCs and benefit from these high level coaching sessions.

More information on England Hockey and Kent Hockey isavailable from the following websites:

www.englandhockey.co.ukinthed.englandhockey.co.ukwww.kenthockey.org.uk

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Marden Russets Kent playersWe congratulate the following Marden Russets Juniors on their selectionfor Kent squads in 2012:

U13 Girls Georgie Ridge

U13 Boys Dan Edwards, Wilf Andrews, Ben Butler-Felton & Alex Moen

U14 Girls Katie Latter

U15 Girls Emma Baxter

U15 Boys Rory St John-Stevens & Tim Cain

U17 Girls Amy Baxter

CoachingEngland Hockey also provides support for coaching in the form of courses, guidance andSportsCoach UK qualifications. Marden Russets actively encourages and sponsors coaches todevelop and achieve these qualifications, in particular:

• UKCC Level 1 award is intended to provide the essential skills and knowledge necessary torun a safe and enjoyable session for players to be introduced to the game. Candidates mustbe a minimum of 16 years old to attend the course.

• UKCC Level 2 qualification is for those who wish to coach the techniques of the game beyondan introductory level and apply them to tactical play and the coaching of teams. It is onlysuitable for those with experience of coaching hockey.

Alex Moen Dan Edwards Wilf Andrews (left) & Tim CainBen Butler-Felton

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England Hockeystructure

England Hockey Single System

The two most convenient Kent JDC locationsfor Marden Russets Juniors are:

• Mid Kent JDC(training at Sutton Valence School)

Contact: Julia Moenjulia@moenfamily.demon.co.uk

• South West JDC(training at Tonbridge School)

Contact: Alec Pelmorealecpelmore@btinternet.com

The overall Kent Junior Hockey Co-ordinator,Richard Young, can be contacted viakenthockey@hotmail.com

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Penalty StrokeA free push, flick or scoop taken from the penalty spot, awarded for a deliberateoffence in the Circle or an offence that prevents the scoring of a goal.

SubstitutionPlay isn’t stopped for substitutions and there is no limit on the number of changes.

Self passA player taking a free hit or hit from the Side Line is allowed to play the ball themselves andrun with the ball.

UmpiresA match is controlled by two umpires who work as a team, each staying close to their ownSide Line.

23m LineLines across the pitch 23 metres in from the Back Lines, signifying the end quarters.

Penalty Corners• Play is stopped to allow teams to take their positions. • The goalkeeper and four defenders position themselves behind the Back Line while the other

defenders must stay behind the Halfway Line. • One attacker stands with the ball on the Back Line and passes the ball to other attackers

waiting at the top of the Circle. • The ball must travel out of the Circle before a shot is taken. • Teams practise a variety of pre-planned Penalty Corner routines.• If the first shot is a hit the ball must enter the goal no higher than the height of the goal backboard. • If the first shot is a scoop or a flick then the ball can cross the Goal Line at any height.• If the half time or end of match whistle is blown, the game continues until the Penalty Corner

is completed.

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Supporter’s GuideBall in the air

The ball can be raised through the air by using a scooping or flicking action (‘aerial’),providing it is not dangerous to another player, but it can never be deliberately raised

when hit other than for a shot at goal.

Circle or ‘D’The semi-circle in front of the goal.

15m hitAwarded if the ball crosses over one of the Back Lines and was last touched by an attacker, orif an offence is committed by an attacker in the last 15m of the pitch. Taken 15m from the BackLine, (level with the top of the D), in line with where the offence was committed.

Free hitAwarded for offences. The free hit can be either a Self Pass or a hit to a teammate and all playersin the opposing team must be at least 5m away from the ball. If the free hit is in the attackingquarter, it must travel 5m before being played into the Circle, and all other attackers must alsobe 5m away.

GoalScored in open play or by a Penalty Corner or Penalty Stroke. The ballmust be touched inside the Circle by a player from either side beforebeing scored.

Long cornerAwarded if the ball crosses over one of the Back Lines and was lasttouched by a defender. Taken 5m from the corner of the pitch on thenearest Side Line.

OffencesA penalty is awarded only when a team has been disadvantaged by anopponent breaking the rules. Most common offences include:• Using the stick or hitting the ball, in a dangerous way;• Playing the ball with the back of the stick;• Players making contact using their body or stick with other players or their sticks;• Goalkeepers touching the ball with their body outside the Circle;• Players using their bodies, in particular their feet, to control or move the ball;• Playing the ball above shoulder height, other than to save a shot on goal;• Obstruction – a player using their stick or body to block another player's access to the ball.

Offence cardsUmpires can show cards for bad or repeated offences: Green – warning; Yellow – minimum 5minutes suspension; Red – player suspended for the remainder of the match.

Penalty CornerA set play awarded to the attacking team following an offenceby the defending team in their Circle, or a deliberate offencein their defending quarter (see opposite).

CoachesGroup Gender Contact Email Phone numbers

U7, 8, 9, 10 Mixed Sam Heard samandkes@btinternet.com 07867 80178001892 730373

U12 Girls Peter Woods pwoods@ormeretail.co.uk 07879 64570001892 730642

U12 Boys Clive Felton c.felton@shell.com 07816 16465501580 879727

U14 Girls Richard Day richard@greatcheveneyfarm.co.uk07775 88646801622 832812

U14 Boys Scott Moen scott@moenco.co.uk07966 75991601580 714100

U16 Girls Charlotte Sharp sharppublishing@btinternet.com 07816 09097001580 852217

U16 Boys Charlie Ridge c.ridge@impaxam.com 07747 01898701892 724289

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LocationMarden Cricket & Hockey ClubDay's Sports Field, Albion Road, Marden, Kent. TN12 9EF.

Please park in the car park next to the astroturf pitch on Stanley Road. Thank you.

Cranbrook SchoolWaterloo Road, Cranbrook, Kent. TN17 3JD.

Please park in the main school car parks, cross the Waterloo Road and walk downto the astroturf pitch. Please do not park in the drive to Cornwallis House. Thank you.

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ContactsClive Baxter

• Marden Russets Chairman• clive@westerhill.com• 07973 113345• 01622 749118

Lindsay Hancox

• Marden Russets Club Captain• lindsay.hancox@talktalk.net• 07971 147715• 01622 747500

Junior CommitteeSam Heard• samandkes@btinternet.com• 07867 801780• 01892 730373

Lindsay Hancox• As above

Clive Felton• c.felton@shell.com• 07816 164655• 01580 879727

Charlie Ridge• c.ridge@impaxam.com• 07747 018987• 01892 724289

Marden astro& car park

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Marden Russets Young LeadersThis season sees the launch of the Marden Russets Young Leaders schemeto encourage talented older juniors to coach and mentor younger children.Lizzie Payne was one of the first Young Leaders to volunteer:

“We are looking to build on the potential of the Under 12 Girls team by providing training everySunday and encouraging them to learn new skills to progress their hockey. I am also keen forMarden to produce more goalkeepers and will be offering goalkeeping training sessions."

Junior AppealIn the current difficult economic climate we are keen to hold subscription rates at last year’slevel. However, we are simultaneously upping our junior game: investing in better coachingqualifications and equipment; moving from fortnightly to weekly coaching sessions for all over10s; and pioneering our Marden Russets Young Leaders scheme to encourage talented olderjuniors to coach and mentor younger children.

These significant improvements obviously come at a cost and that is why we are now launchingour first Junior Appeal, asking for donations of any size to invest in our children’s hockey future.

Please give what you can afford, no matter how little - with 200 junior members, together we canreally make a difference… and perhaps nurture some future Team GB Olympic stars of our own?!

DonationsMarden Cricket and Hockey Club is a registered ‘Community Amateur Sports Club’and benefits from donations under gift aid - please contact Sam Heard torequest a gift aid declaration form, and return this to Sam. Many employersoffer matching schemes for charitable donations, often by Give As YouEarn (GAYE) schemes which can be made directly to the club.These are great ways to give but donations can also be made via:

• direct bank transfer to the club’s bank account:

Account name: Marden Cricket and Hockey ClubAccount number: 00149403Sort code: 60-60-08

• cheque made payable to ‘Marden Cricket and Hockey Club’,and returned to: Sam Heard, Longends Oast, Longends Lane,Collier Street, Tonbridge, Kent. TN12 9SE.

• Charities Aid Foundation account, directly to ‘Marden Cricket and Hockey Club’.

Please ensure that Sam Heard is notified of all donations, whether or not they are under gift aid.Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Did you know?• It costs £100 each week to hire the extra astroturf pitch at Cranbrook School to facilitate

weekly training sessions?

• A full set of goalie kit costs around £500?

• A SportsCoach UK Level 1 coaching qualification costs £160 and Level 2 costs £405?

Subscriptions 2012/13U12 & younger – £50 per child • U14 & U16 – £60 per child

Marden RussetsJuniors enjoy Olympichockey at London 2012