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On the 4th of May PROJECT #WalkToTalk Bristol are holding a half marathon walk around Bristol to raise money for Off the Record. Hannah Daly, who is a player in our Ladies 3’s, is helping to run the event for a charity the club has looked to support over the last few seasons.

It should be a great day for all involved and it would be amazing to see as many Clifton faces down there supporting the charity that we work in partnership with for young peoples mental health. The walk is suitable for all ages and even families as there is a shorter walk option available.

The walk is to raise as much money as possible for Off the Record but also to raise awareness and start the conversation about mental health reducing the stigma surrounding it.

On the day everyone can wear PROJECT #WalkToTalk Bristol T-shirts and join the #pinkarmy taking over Bristol for the day!

More info for the event can be found on the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/293573238028004

Tickets for the event are available at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/projectwalktotalk/246800?fbclid=IwAR1-BpBItGebvLVOvUW3zWsWjkLa0KdGybup8NvoNUk1f_d-grwirN-gJt8

Hope to see a strong club turnout there!

End of Season Dinner at The Briistol Hotel, Prince St, Bristol – 7pm

Clifton Robinsons Women’s Head Coach

After eight successful seasons as the women’s Head Coach Steve Rixon has decided to move into the newly created role at Clifton Robinsons as ‘Director of Performance Coaching’.

In this new role Steve will be responsible for developing and promoting a performance coaching ethos throughout the club, with a focus to support the men’s and women’s performance squads.

With this notice we begin the recruitment process to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Head Coach to lead our senior women’s squad from the end of this season (2018-19).

The women’s 1’s squad currently includes senior, junior and ex-international players alongside a very committed and talented group, hungry to keep improving at the top of our domestic game; we play in the Investec Women’s Premier Division.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the continued success and development of all aspects of technical and performance deliveryfor this squad.

You will have relevant hockey experiencetogether with a current DBS disclosure and First Aid Certificate. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and relevant experience in the following areas:

• tactical knowledge to deliver results

• planning specific sessions to maximise contact time

• coaching science and best practice

• athlete preparation

• performance analysis

We are looking for an ambitious coach with a winning mentality underpinned by a high level of motivation. You’ll be eager to embrace a learning environment and continue to develop your own coaching capability. The squad trains twice each week and competes at w/ends. It is expected the Head Coach will be at all sessions and all matches.

We also anticipate your abilities would include:

• Coaching, developing, motivating and empowering others

• working collaboratively within a team as well as autonomously

• setting standards that encourages everyone to achieve improved performances

You will be an effective communicator, with the ability to engage, consult, liaise and influence, colleagues and athletes and show an understanding of appropriate professional relationships with athletes and staff

As a first response we are inviting expressions of interest, by email to [email protected]with an initial deadline of 6th April 2019.

If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Steve on 07712 861693

AVON SCHOOLS & YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

Junior Development and Academy Centres

May 2019 – March/April 2020

Opportunity for Hockey Coaches and Managers

For 2019 – 2020 Avon Junior Hockey Association is seeking to appoint a number

of Coaches and Managers to work at its Development Centres and Academy

Centres. The Development Centres and Academy Centres are the 1 st levels of the

England Hockey Player Pathway.

For 2019-2020 there will be Development Centres at U14 age group. These will run

in May and June with a competition for selection to Academy Centres for the U14

age group in June. U15 girls and boys also have a Development Centre in April to

May with 3 sessions.

For U16 and U17 nominated players will be invited to attend a trial. Date to be

confirmed. From this trial 25-30 players, including Goal keepers will be selected to

attend Academy Centres from September/October to March/April 2020.

Development Centre and Academy Centre coaches will be needed to cover the

Bristol and Bath (Only at U14 age group and U15 Girls and boys age group) areas.

We are also really keen to help develop our GKs, so if you are a GK coach, please

help.

The Development Centres and Academy Centres represent an excellent opportunity

for all hockey coaches to work in both leading and assisting roles.

The Commitment

Development Centres – 5 x 2hrs Sessions plus Competition in May/June 2019

(U14s). 3 x 2hrs sessions in May/June 2019 (U15s).

Academy Centres – 4 x 2hrs Sessions plus Competition in October/November 2018

and 4 x 2hrs sessions plus competition in March/April 2019.

These sessions usually take place on a Friday evening from 6pm/6.15pm –

8pm/8.30pm.

Qualifications: The Avon Junior Hockey Association seeks to involve all coaches

who have the potential to coach at the higher level. We would expect a minimum

qualification of Level 1 or a commitment to gaining a Level 1 and a verifiable

commitment to the Level 2 for Assistant coaches and Level 2 or above for Lead

coaches. A current First Aid Certificate and a current Child Protection Certificate are

required and all coaches would be subject to an Enhanced DBS check (through

England Hockey). Avon Hockey will pay for these checks to be completed.

Payments & Expenses

All coaches contracted to the Development Centres and Academy Centres will

receive payments based on their qualifications and role on a per session/hourly rate.

Unqualified coaches – £18 per session

Level 1 coaches – £20 per hour

Level 2 coaches – £25 per hour

Level 3 coaches – £30 per hour

Managers – £15 per session

In addition to payments there is also funding available for Level 1 / 2 /3 courses to

any coach who wishes to develop subject to a commitment to coaching at the

Development Centres and Academy Centres.

Please send your expression of interest and CV to the

Avon Chair, Val Shipsey at: [email protected]

Clifton Robinsons Men have joined the New Bristol Indoor Hockey League to be played at Patchway Community School Sports Centre.

The League starts on Monday 11th March, with the Men’s first game 2 weeks later, 25th March v North Somerset.

http://www.theindoorhockeyleague.co.uk/fixtures–results.html

England Masters Over 50s - World Cup, Hong Kong - Feb 2019

In a “Round Robin” event held at the spectacular Hong Kong Football Club, England Masters Over 50’s held their heads high to compete against varied opposition.

The competing Nations were:

Australia

Canada

England Over 50’s

England Over 55’s

Germany

Italy

Switzerland

It would always be difficult to compete against Nations like Germany & Switzerland who have a 3 month Indoor League season which was very clear to see from their patterns of play and player-undersatndings – these 2 Nations led the group by some margin and although the group game was a closely fought encounter, the final was won by a very comfortable margin with Germany the deserved victors and Gold Madalists.

However, with Rod Naughalty as Captain, England Over 50’s won all 5 of their Group games – sorry, the other 5! (losing to Germany & Switzerland) leading to a rematch of the narrow 3-2 win over Australia to play off for Bronze.

With a great start to the Medal Match, England dominated the first 10 minutes, but failed to score. Australia then took control as substitutions could not match the initial game tempo and England found themselves 2 down, but pulled 1 back just before half time.

A fast start to the 2nd half, and Australia extended their lead, 3-1, 4-1, even 5-1

With grit & determination, and still plenty of time to go, England made the brave move to take off the keeper and pressed the Aussies hard with the extra outfield player, Rod Naughalty then playing as kicking Back. One goal was pulled back and sustained pressure should have led to others as opportunities were missed. As the final whistle blew one last chance was left as a Penatly Corner was awarded, but again the chance was squandered and the final score remained 2-5 and England were left 4th and no medal this time.

We Need More Indoor Hockey in the UK! It’s such a great game!!

Clifton Robinsons Hockey Club

Director of Performance Coaching

Responsible for:

The performance of the 1st and 2nd team squads

The performance development of the U16’s and U18’s NAGS players and exceptional U14 players

Provide mentoring support for the 1st and 2nd team performance coaching staff

Responsible to:

Joint Committee

Roles and Responsibilities

Act as a mentor for the performance coaches in the club, which are currently the 1st and 2nd team coaches, provide support for the U16 and U18 lead coaches in developing our NAGs players and exceptional U14 players

In liaison with the Director of Club Coaching oversee the senior coaches for the club (1st and 2nd team) and man-manage the 1st and 2nd team coaches

With the approval of the coaching committee, lead the recruitment of and appoint Coaching staff to the 1st and 2nd team

Monitor and assess performance coaching at some matches / training to guide, advise and assist

Direct and encourage performance coaches to CPD opportunities

Deliver 2 / 3 workshops a year to the performance coaches

Work with the Director of Club Coaching to develop a junior development pathway to provide individual support / development plans for talented junior players, including NAGs players. This individual support can also be provided by the junior performance coaches.