We have so much going on, hopefully we have all your hockey needs catered for and listed in this newsletter.
Turf Opening Night - Friday 10th June - 5.30 pm onwards
We can't wait to celebrate with you all, hockey family, past and present players, friends and club supporters. We have some very special guests from the Kookaburras keen to share the night. The Opening Night team are organising a food van, the bar will be open (thanks to our Bowling Club neighbours), so bring your sticks, your cash for the raffle and let's try out that turf!
First Game on the Turf - Sunday 12th June - 10.30 am onwards
Join us for our Scarred for Life, Memorial Match for Ken Howes, Scar Campbell and Wes Battese. 10.30am for an 11.00am kick off. Food and Bar will be open from 12 midday.
Each year we play this special match to remember those players that we miss. It's a time to reflect, share memories, and play as a hockey family. We are there for each other, and this is the way we show it. With a hockey game where the players are from all teams, all age groups.
To register to play (teams are both MRHC players - named affectionally from past team names Breakers and Settlers) - click on our websit link It's $10 to play (bring your cash on the day). There will be food, drink available.
Turf Off-cuts - We are selling them - You have a chance to buy a slice of the remaining turf (if you are quick) perfect for around the house, garden and camp ground. There is a mix of shapes and sizes - head over to the sea container near to the turf. Selling from 10.30am onwards...
This is a day that we pause for thought, we think about our mental health not just our physical health. Funds raised from our game will be supporting a young person / player to attend a Zero2Hero camp.
More details on our events page on the club website.
Looking for our next club Zero2Hero applicant Camp Hero - October School Holidays -
Year 9-12 team players this could be you...
IT'S CARNIVAL TIME!
Bunbury Carnival - Good Luck to all our Junior Players
The long weekend and Bunbury has been traditionally THE place to be.
Cold mornings, late games under the lights, oranges, donuts and lots of fun in between.
For those players playing for the Busselton Association teams.
Good Luck and enjoy yourselves!
Men's Country Week Carnival - Register now for June 24 - 26
Contact Wally and click the link to register your spot in the team, on the bus and across the WhatsApp banter! TEAM REGISTRATIONS CLOSE MONDAY JUNE 6!!!
Game Day Updates
We have had the first Margaret river team clashes, with MRHC Yr 6-8 Boys "teal" taking on MRHC Yr 6-8 Boys "Yellow" team. It looked like a very equally skilled and challenging game - Go MARGARET RIVER!!
The MRHC Yr 3-5 teams, "Lightning" and "Magic" also enjoyed the clash of the yellow and teal. Let's hope the bright yellow sock option reduced the confusion!
Busselton Association Day. 21st May saw teams play half a game on the grass and half on the turf. There were some interesting "battles" on a warm sunny afternoon. With plenty of young spectators cheering around the fence line, there was the chance to watch some of the South West League games too! Special thanks will be sent to Dee Garstone and team for organising the day.
We know we have legends on the pitch but we love to celebrate our legends off the pitch. Check out what is happening outside of the club below
Congratulations to LAURA BOWLER
One of our amazing Year 6-8 Team Managers
for completing the MARGARET RIVER Ultra Marathon.
Laura competed in the SOLO event - that's 80km!!!
Well done Laura, we are so proud of you - what an achievement
Have you visited the club online shop? Order your new style club hoodie, 1/4 zip "training" top. These will keep you warm if you are playing or supporting your team on the sideline. There are also training tops for men and women and our new club polo shirt as well as the club socks.
The order for this season will be with us this week!
We will place another order in September/October for next season.
Be Loud and Proud - and enjoy wearing
the club colours of Yellow and Teal!
Please note the NEW SESSION START DATE OF 14TH JUNE. This is so that the Goldstix players can join in at the Busselton Goldstix Carnival scheduled for August.
Come along on Tuesday - training is the same time as our Year 3-5's
Higher Plane vineyard has casual work for 3 - 5 keen and fit hockey players during the pruning season. Hours are negotiable, but will be mainly during the weekend and school holidays, and transport to and from the vineyard can also be arranged if necessary. Workers must be responsible and able to work without supervision.
If you're interested, call Dan Stocker on 0439 043 943.
Here's the last word from ...
Rupert Ensor - one of our promising junior players...
"I was the first person to do a tomahawk into both goals and do a cartwheel on the Margaret River Turf"
"Caspian Ensor was the first person to touch the crossbar on the Margaret River Turf"
31 May 2022
That's club history folks..... right there!
Rupert and Caspian at the first training session on the turf!
