St Mary’s Hockey Club is now calling for expressions of interest from people who are interested in coaching or managing a junior or senior team in 2012. St Marys is the largest club in Darwin Hockey Association, and has won the DHA Club Championships award two years running. We are a family-orientated club, with a playing base ranging from 5 years through to 75 years.
With up to 25 coaching positions available (9 senior teams and up to 16 junior teams), we are interested to hear from all experienced players who are interested in developing their coaching expertise in a dynamic and successful club environment.
Anyone is eligible to apply including current and past players from any hockey team or competition. If you have recently moved to the Territory or have plans to do so in the near future, we’d love to hear from you!
All coaches who also wish to play for Saints will receive a 50% discount on their playing fees. In addition, suitable honoraria may be offered to the successful applicants for the A-grade coaching positions. All coaches will have access to any training and development opportunities which are offered through DHA, Hockey NT and Hockey Australia.
Expressions of interest for all coaching positions closes on Tuesday 17 January 2012, and should be sent in writing to saintshc@hotmail.com. Please provide brief details of your playing and coaching experience, together with an indication of the role(s) you are interested in.
Should you have any queries, please feel free to send an email to the address above, or call Shane Dexter on 0417257 201.
Upcoming Events
Senior Academy Squad
Hockey NT are calling for expressions of interest from players in joining the Senior Academy Squad.
The squad is open for all players ages 16 – 21 years, and is designed to an opportunity to participate in an elite daily training environment where they will be exposed to contemporary game themes and the relevant skill sets required to play at the top level. The squad will operate from 24 January until 12 April next year, with nominations closing on 18 January.
If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Mark Davies, Hockey NT Development Officer on 0438893752 or email: developmentofficer@nthockey.asn.au
2012 Wet Season Competition
After the success of the recent 7-a-side competition, Hockey NT will be running another wet season competition from 1 February through to 22 March 2012. the competition will include the following divisions.
Masters Men over 45
Masters Men over 30
Masters Women over 45
Masters Women over 30
Mixed
The masters competitions will be played on Wednesday nights, and the mixed games will be on Thursdays. please note that there will be no senior men or women competitions, or a junior competition. Hockey NT advise that there will be some leniency with the “over 30″ and “over 45″ rules- contact them for clarification. Please nominate your teams directly to Hockey NT using the nomination form on Hockey NT website. Nominations close 13 January, but with limited team spots available make sure you get in quick! If you have any other questions please feel free to contact: 8945 0302 or email: facility@nthockey.asn.au
