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11th Mar 10	Rosemary Goodridge Funeral Service
	for those of you that knew Rosemary, I am sure that there are many, the funeral service is to be held at St. Swithuns Church, Woodbury on Thursday March 11th at 2.15pm. Family and Group flowers only please, but if desired, donations can be made to World Wildlife Fund or Devon Wildlife Trust, by cheque sent to Palmers Funeral Service, 45 High Street, Budleigh Salterton EX9 6LE, or by retiring collection. Many thanks Michelle
9th Mar 10	Semi-final line-up decided
	Germany, the Netherlands, Korea and New Zealand were all in with a chance of a semi-final place at the start of day 10 in the men' hockey world cup. In the end it was the Europeans that prevailed, but not without a few surprises along the way. England will now play Germany on Thursday, and the Dutch will play the group A winners Australia. Argentina also secured an unexpected fourth place in group B, a last second goal giving them a better goal difference than the Kiwis. Netherlands and Germany held the qualifying positions in the group at the start of the day and with Germany disposing of New Zealand 5-2 and the Dutch taking an early lead against Korea, the likely line-up was England v Holland, Germany v Australia. The Dutch however squandered the lead provided by Ronald Brouwer in the first 30 seconds to lose 2-1. Lee Nam Yong equalised with a rocket penalty corner drag four minutes before half-time and took the lead with a typical 75-yard attack ending with Seo Jong Ho slotting home in the 45th minute. Geert-Jan Derikx was guilty of the worst miss of the world cup so far, sliding the ball wide of the left post from two yards with the goal open. Taeke Taekema also missed with a Dutch corner after the clock had run out. The loss meant the Dutch ceded the top place in the group to Germany but the Koreans could have tipped them out of the semi-finals altogether with one more goal and the Netherlands owe Guus Vogels big time for two, just-another-day-at-the-office brilliant saves. Germany nailed down their semi-final spot in the first game of the day at the Dhyan Chand stadium, New Delhi. They wobbled slightly, letting a 3-0 lead over the Blacksticks slip to 3-2 (Shea Mcaleese PC, 51, Nick Wilson FG, 54) but two corner goals in the last ten minutes (Moritz Furste, 63, Matthias Witthaus, 64) steadied the ship. The pick of the other goals was a diving deflection from Christoph Menke in the eleventh minute while Florian Fuchs put away a corner rebound in the 28th minute and Philip Witte scored another deflection goal in the 47th. In the final game of the group, Argentina beat Canada 4-2 - scoring their vital last goal through Tomas Argento with less than a second to spare. Other Argentine goals were from Lucas Vila (PC,29mins), Mathias Paredes (FG, 43mins), Mario Almada (FG, 56mins). The Canadians now play Pakistan for the wooden spoon on Thursday. Scott Tupper scored from a corner for the Canucks in the 61st minute and David Jameson added a second with a reverse stick strike in the 65th minute. Argentina will now play India seventh/eighth on Friday when New Zealand will also play South Africa for ninth/10th and Spain and Korea play for fifth/sixth.
8th Mar 10	England stumble, Australia limp home
	The frontrunners in group B faltered both in their final pool matches, but with semi-final spots already assured (barring an absolute thrashing in the case of the Kookaburras), only the order of the top two places was realistically at stake. Australia, who limped to a 2-1 win over the tournament's most consistently inconsistent team, Pakistan, secured the top honours in the group after England misfired their way to a 2-0 loss to Spain. The European champions were unable to compete with the Spanish, and they lost 2-0. Goals came from a Pau Quemada corner on the stroke of half time, and a Roc Oliva strike in the 64th England had a few chances, but as coach Jason Lee said the team struggled to find the energy to compete against the Spanish. Both Lee and skipper Barry Middleton were disappointed with the performance, but greater challenges lie ahead.”I think it's probably best just to put a line under that and move ahead to the semi-final,” said Lee. In the Australia-Pakistan clash, the Asian side held a surprise 1-0 half-time lead, thanks to a trademark Sohail Abbas thunderbolt penalty corner - high to Nathan Burgers' stick side in the 29th minute. It will probably be Sohail's last international goal and what a cracker, thanks for the memories mate. Australia levelled in the 39th minute when Des Abbott was allowed to turn far too easily on his open-stick side and he took the invitation to slam a hard shot past Salman Akbar. Pakistan then had a golden chance to lead but Shakeel Abassi blazed over in the 66th minute. The heartbreaker came down the other end two minutes later when Abbott deflected home to win the game for the Kookaburras. India and South Africa split six goals in the last game of the day in a match which highlighted a flaw in the video referral system. With the scores level at 2-2 India had the ball in the South African net while the African champs were claiming a penalty corner at the other end. The Indian move started when the hosts took a quick 16-yard hit when a South African attack broke down. The video call was (correctly) penalty corner South Africa (their shot had collected a foot) and the corner was duly converted by Austin Smith at the second attempt (47mins). The stopping or non-stopping of a counter-attack is a real problem area for team video referrals. One-nil up, seconds to play, defence outnumbered on a breakout, why not just appeal anyway? India eventually levelled the match through Shivendra Singh in the 65th minute despite some heroics from Erasmus Pieterse in the SA goal. The match started with the South Africans stunning the crowd by taking the lead with a hard-hit running shot from Lloyd Norris-Jones in the eighth minute - old school hockey we love it! The crowd noise was restored by Sarvanjit Singh (FG, 17mins) and Vikram Pillay (FG, 25). India's 2-1 half-time lead was wiped out in the fourth minute of the second period when Justin Reid-Ross tidied up a corner rebound from Adrian D'Souza's pads. The hosts will now be playing off for seventh/eighth place. South Africa for ninth/10th. ... More
8th Mar 10	Devon Finals Day & DHUA Dinner
	The Devon Cup Competitions Finals day is on Saturday 24 April 2010 at the University of Exeter. All umpires who wish to be considered for appointment to these fixtures are to update their availability as soon as possible. The fixtures being played that day are as follows; Devon Cup (Men): ISCA v tbc Devon Trophy (Men): tbc v ECV Hornets B Devon Masters (Over 40s) Cup (Men): tbc v tbc Devon Cup (Women): Teignmouth v Mannamead Devon Trophy (Women): ECV Hornets 2 v Kingsbridge & Salcombe To find the latest situation regarding finalists click on ...More below. After the finals day, DHUA will be holding a dinner in Exeter (details to follow) so please put this date in your diary. Paddy Porter President DHUA Picture: Devon Masters (Over 40s) Cup Final 2009 ISCA Masters v Plymouth Marjon Masters Umpire Andy Butcher ... More
8th Mar 10	England in semi-final after dominating India in fiery atmosphere
	At the Hero Honda FIH World Cup 2010, England booked their ticket for the semi-final by dominating the host India (3-2) in a fiery atmosphere in Delhi, South Africa achieved an historic win over Pakistan (4-3) and Australia rekindled their semi-final chances with a precious win over Spain (2-0). ... More
7th Mar 10	Korea still have semi-final chance
	Germany and the Netherlands are still the likely semi-finalists from group A, but there is still some hope for Korea after their convincing win on day eight of the 2010 World Cup. Netherlands and Germany drew the showpiece game of the day 2-2 while Korea spanked Canada 9-2. Lingering Kiwis dreams of a semi-final spot were snuffed out earlier by Argentina. In a match of exceptional dullnes, a brilliant finish by Facundo Callioni shone supernova bright in the Dhyan Chand Stadium - he dived full length to deflect a Pedro Ibarra cross from the right into the roof of Kyle Pontifex's net in the 55th minute. Ryan Archibald hit the post with a penalty stroke for the Kiwis. In the Holland-Germany clash. The Dutch shaded the first half with a single goal from a Wouter Jolie penalty corner hit (24mins) - a rare event in international hockey these days. The Germans dominated most of the second half, equalising when Robert van der Horst turned a Oliver Korn cross from just inside the D into his own net (44mins). The Germans then had to wait until the 63rd minute to take a deserved lead when a slap into the D from Martin Haner caught a deflection, cannoned into the crossbar and found Jean-Marco Montag waiting for the rebound. The Dutch were not finished yet, and Teun de Noijer sneaked in at the left post to level the scores with five minutes to go. ... More
5th Mar 10	Eastern hopes head west on World Cup day six
	Any faint hopes of an Asian winner at the 2010 World Cup in New Delhi disappeared on day six when Korea capitulated to New Zealand 2-1. The Asian champs put in a thoroughly unimpressive performance and were flattered in the scoreline by a 70th minute penalty stroke. The Blacksticks on the other hand looked like a side starting to relish the challenge of the World Cup with Ryan Archibald to the fore in producing some end-to-end hockey. The results leave the unbeaten Germany and Netherlands in charge of the semi-final spots in group A, with their clash on Sunday likely to be crucial in deciding the 1/2nd placings. The Kiwis are still in with a sniff, however - a good result against Argentina on Sunday and somem heroics in their final group game against Germany could see them in a coveted semi-final spot. Andy Hayward gave the improving Blacksticks the lead over Korea with a 9th minute with a PC drag-flick, low to keeper Lee Myung-Ho's left. The second followed in the 22minute - captain for the day Dean Couzins netting from the penalty spot, again low to keeper's left, after a goal-bound ball collected a Korean foot. The smartest move of the day was the Kiwis choosing their white alternate strip, rather than baking in black - the sun is shines on the pitch for most of the first half with 4.30pm games. Second-up Netherlands disposed of Canada 6-0 without ever looking really impressive (especially with the scores level at half-time) - but they are improving and are masters of pacing themselves through tournaments. Goals from Taeke Taekema (Pc,PC, 41, 63), Roger Hofman (FG, FG 48, 56), Ronald Brouwer (FG, 43) and Rob Reckers (FG, 53). The Argentina-Germany game was the pick of the day's matches, with the Argentinians never-say-die spirit winning over the crowd in the Dhyan Chand Stadium. If it was not for a brilliant diving save by Tim Jessault from a reverse-stick hit (sorry didn't get the striker) with nine minutes on the clock, Argentina would have gained at least a draw. They dominated the last quarter of the game and look the best of the teams that won't make the semi-finals - but with three losses (two by a knife-edge) they may not come out of the World Cup with the credit, or placing, they deserve. Martin Zwicker opened the scoring in the 5th minute (FG), Lucas Vila then equalised in the next minute for Argentina. Zwicker then restored the lead turning in a PC after 14minutes. Matthias Witthaus made it 3-1 Germany (FG) in the 23rd and lesser teams would (and have) capitulated against the black machine. Matias Paredes swept in a partly blocked Pedro Ibarra penalty corner in the 34th minute. Martin Haner steadied the German nerves finishing a clever four-man corner move in the 45th. Still the Argentinians came forward and Ibarra netted a corner in the 56th minute to set up the grandstand finish. ... More
5th Mar 10	Hockey World Cup - Day Four - England win but lose Mantell
	A tournament-ending ankle injury to England's best defender Richard Mantell marred an otherwise excellent win over Pakistan on day five of the men's Hockey World Cup in New Delhi. Mantell was stretchered off in the 13th minute of the second-half after tumbling over a Pakistan player in the circle while defending a penalty corner. Pakistan's Rehan Butt, levelled the scores at 2-2 deflecting in a cross after the corner broke down. England's coach Jason Lee was full of praise for the resilience of his side, who then made the game safe with two deflected goals from skipper Barry Middleton (52, 65) and a hard hit, cross-shot from Jonty Clarke. Mantell has dislocated his right ankle and Lee confirmed he will not play again in this World Cup. Fortunately the side has other defensive options, although Lee says much of the team's playing style has been moulded around Mantell's qualities. Earlier England had played steadily towards a 2-0 half-time lead before some squandered possession allowed Pakistan back into the game. England's opener was one of the best goals of the tournament so far. Ben Hawes, temporarily at left-half, threw a 70m aerial ball to James Tindall on the left wing. Tindall's hard-hit corss found a sliding Clarke who roofed the shot (20mins). Ashley Jackson (32mins) added England's second . England's resources could be further depleted for their last two pool games. Iain Mackay earned a yellow card for a collision with Muhammad Irfan in the second half in an incident that could attract the attention of the tournament director. In other group B games, Australia knocked in a World Cup record-equalling 12 against a hapless South Africa – goals are too many to list but Jamie Dwyer (all field goals) and Luke Doerner (all PCs) both scored hat-tricks. South Africa had no answer to a rampant Australian team whose penalty corner routines have started to click ominously well.. In the final game of the day Spain outplayed India, and the crowd, 5-2. With one win from three games, the hosts semi-final chances now look slim, while Spain join Australia on two wins, behind England's three from three. England's remaining games are India on Saturday and Spain on Monday. Australia play Spain on Saturday, so one more win for England will will secure a semi-final place. Note: You can watch the Hockey World Cup on the internet at the link ...More below. It is also on Zing (Sky channel 789) three times a day from 11am (thanks Mike Harvey for that). . ... More
3rd Mar 10	England top group B after World Cup day three
	England's 6-4 defeat of South Africa, along with losses by other day-one winners, leaves them riding high at the top of group B in the 2010 men's Hockey World Cup. The disappointment for the home crowd was India's 5-2 capitulation to an Australian side for whom a second tournament loss could have dashed their medal hopes. True to style the Kookaburras blitzed their opponents in the first 15 minutes of each half to take the Indian team, and the crowd, out of the game. Spain's shock defeat by first-day losers Pakistan leaves the semi-final places in the group wide open. Pakistan's Abdul Haseem Khan scored twice, including the 67th minute winner, which sent the handful of Pakistan fans at the Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Delhi, into a flag waving frenzy. Click on ...More for details ... More
2nd Mar 10	Hockey World Cup - Day Two News
	A 2-2 all draw between Germany and Korea was the highlight of day two at the 2010 men's World Cup. In other action New Zealand scraped a win over Canada, 3-2, while Taeke Taekema delivered the first hat-trick of the tournament as the Netherlands cruised to a win over Argentina. The biggest news of the day in India was a three-match ban dealt out to their player Shivendra Singh for an incident in which his stick hit Pakistan's Fareed Ahmed on the head. Tournament director Ken Read ruled the offence at level two - physical assault without serious injury. In other disciplinary news, Pakistan's Irfan Muhammad's use of illegal equipment to defend a corner earnt him a rest for Pakistan's next game, against Spain. So save your ”long gauntlet glove” and ”knee pad” for pruning the rosebushes in future. Click on ...More for details ... More
1st Mar 10	Adding a Non DHUA Appointed Fixture to an Umpire's Match History
	As previously notified, the number of days in the past that you can enter a Non DHUA Appointed Game to your Match History has now been reduced to 40 days from 50 days. On 1st April 2010 this will be reduced to 30 days. All DHUA Appointed Games are AUTOMATICALLY added to an appointed umpire's Match History. Paddy
1st Mar 10	Rosemary Goodridge
	The hockey family is in mourning following the news of the sudden death of former international player Rosemary Goodridge at her Bovey Tracey, Devon home on 21st February aged 52. Known throughout hockey as Roey, she was Head of the PE Department at Ivybridge Community College in Devon where she had taught since 1981. Roey played her hockey at Exmouth and achieved representative honours at County, Territorial and International level in junior and senior age groups. Her forward thinking and inspirational leadership took the Club into the National League in 1989 and former Exmouth Club Secretary, Joan Treece says that everyone has been shell-shocked by the news. ”She was a fantastic player and had a glittering hockey career. She was an example to everyone and very popular.” Following Exmouth’s merger with Exeter Ladies, Roey became a Vice President of Exe Hockey Club and played in the Exe Veteran’s Team in the West Finals in 2008. Roey was capped 16 times by England, making her debut on 26th September 1982 in a 4-1 victory over Belgium. Roey was in the 1983 World Cup squad in Kuala Lumpar where England finished 5th. Team mate Ruth Hine recalls Roey being exceptionally fit, putting the rest of the squad to shame with her training runs in the very hot, humid conditions of Singapore where England acclimatised for the World Cup. A loyal and supportive member of the Rambling Roses (ex England players) activities, Roey had recently turned down the invitation to play for the Wembley Legends at the Women’s Champions Trophy in July, feeling that there were too many others who should play. Organiser Katie Dodd recalls Roey always living life to the full and dragging her out on a cycling escapade in Holland – why drive to our match against the Dutch Masters when we could cycle the 12 miles across wonderful countryside? Tributes have been flowing in from around the world. Jan Martin was a member of the New Zealand squad and met Roey for the first time in Kuala Lumpar. Such is the bond of friendship forged through hockey that Roey stayed with Jan on two trips to New Zealand. “Roey has many friends amongst us Kiwis and she will be sorely missed by each of us” Roey was a keen walker, skier, cyclist, tennis player and had recently taken up golf. Half term had been spent skiing in Norway. Our thoughts are with Roey’s family at this time. Funeral arrangements will be posted here as soon as they are known.
1st Mar 10	England beat Australia as World Cup opens in style
	England's 3-2 win over Australia was the highlight for pommie fans everywhere, but it was India's 4-1 demolition of Pakistan in the last game that sent the Dhyan Chand stadium into a frenzy. Spain outplayed south Africa 4-2 in the cup's opening fixture, although SA's Julian Hykes had the honour of scoring the cup's first goal. Click on ...More below for more details ... More
10th Feb 10	Claiming Expenses for Cancelled Fixtures
	If a game is cancelled and your have been appointed to it by DHUA please DO NOT enter any Match Feedback, including any transport costs incurred for the fixture in question as it causes all sorts of problems when we try an reappoint to the fixture in the future. If you do incur any transport costs (e.g. because you travelled to the game and it was then abandoned before it was completed, cancelled before you got there, etc.) then please email the DHUA Treasurer with details of your transport costs (if applicable). Also copy me in on this email so I can remove your appointment to this game. Paddy
9th Feb 10	EHB Officiating & Rules Committee
	The England Hockey Board have approved the new Officiating & Rules Committee. This committee has replaced the previous Umpiring Committee. The England Hockey Officiating and Rules Committee (ORC) is authorised by the England Hockey Board of Directors to conduct their business in accordance with the Terms of Reference that can be found by clicking on …More below. Composition and Membership of ORC: The composition of the ORC shall be a maximum of 10 persons including the Chair (David ‘Tex’ Lane) and the National Manager (NM) responsible for Officiating and Volunteers (Jane Nockolds). The remaining Committee members were appointed after nominations from the Regional Consultative Committee and all areas of the membership inclusive of clubs, counties, regions, and county and regional hockey umpire associations (HUA’s). The ORC includes a representative of the National Programme Umpires Association (NPUA). The Chair, who was appointed by the England Hockey Board of Directors, together with the NM and the Development Director appointed the remaining members of the Committee after an interview process and eventual approval by the Board. The membership of the Committee includes expertise in the following areas: �� International Umpiring and Umpire Management �� National Umpire Selection �� Regional and County Umpiring Association activities and policies �� Club Umpiring and Umpire Coaching �� Young Umpiring ‐ active young umpire �� Coaching – active Club or National level coach (non Umpire) �� Coach Education – knowledge of implementing quality standards i.e. National Occupational Standards �� Technical Officiating – Tournament Director, Table official experience/expertise �� Education – teaching and curricular knowledge (primary, secondary, colleges and universities) �� Event management (inclusive of seminars and conferences) and sponsorship Responsibilities: The ORC is responsible for working alongside the NM to develop and implement the Officiating and Rules priorities as identified in the England Hockey Strategic Plan, which are: a. Increase the number of active lower level umpires by making the level 1 quicker to achieve b. Continue to develop opportunities for young umpires through Regional and County young umpire groups, clubs and schools c. Improve the quality of umpiring, umpires, umpire coaches and umpires managers by introducing standardisation of awards and training (similar to coaching) and increase the number of trained assessors d. Continue to increase the number and quality of qualified active umpires involved in the sport above level 1 e. Increase resources for coaches and officials involved in delivering / servicing the sport f. Create a plan for developing technical officials to service the sport and providing a pathway for them to reach the highest levels. g. Work with our Regional and County HUAs to develop common work practices and a good practice guide. Also work with other EH Departments & Committees to develop an accreditation scheme for County, Regional and Umpire Associations. h. Develop and support delivery of an officials performance plan (umpire and officials) i. Align officials education and development to the Single System ‐ Ensure pathway for officials is fair, open and transparent and built around the Single System The New OCR Committee are: David Lane (Chair), Jane Nockolds (NM), Bruce Bale, Dawn Bonner, Steve Catton, Karen Daffey, David Dowdall (NPUA Representative), Julia Gill, Liz Pelling, Paddy Porter and Holly Woodford. Note by President DHUA: As you can see, Devon has 2 representatives on the new OCR committee (Julia Gill and I) and we will be offering the OCR our full support to achieve the priorities of the OCR, based on the responsibilities listed above (a. to i.). Julia and I will be feeding back to the OCR the knowledge and experience gained in Devon's Reinvigorating Devon Umpiring campaign and Julia in the other areas where she has strengths and expertise. Minutes of the OCR will be listed in the DHUA Minutes Section of the Devon Hockey Website. Paddy President DHUA ... More
9th Feb 10	UPDATE - U14 Girls JAC Extra Date
	Please note the following date and venue for Girls under 14 JAC: February 25th 6 – 8 pm at Blundells School Many thanks for your patience and support, Matt Woods
6th Feb 10	JAC FURTHER UPDATES PLEASE READ
	JAC ACADEMY DATES AND TIMES ANNOUNCEMENT: JAC selected player, Please see below for the latest times and dates. If you have any further questions, please contact your head coach. U14 Girls: Lead Coach Jane Cornelius, Mob: 07880 555 915 All Exeter University: Feb 12th: 1900 - 2030 Feb 15th: 1000 - 1600 Mar 7th: 1000 - 1400 U14 Boys: Lead Coach Sue Hutchings, Mob: 07590 775 329 Feb 15th: 1000 - 1600 - Exeter University Feb 22nd: 6-8 pm - Okehampton Community College Mar 1st: 6-8 pm - Okehampton Community College Mar 8th: 6 - 8 pm - Okehampton Community College U15 Girls: Lead Coach Anne Baker , Mob: 07801 067 593 All Exeter University: Feb 16th: 1000 - 1600 Mar 14th: 1600 - 1800 Mar 21st: 1000 - 1400 U15 Boys: Lead Coach John Aked, Mob: 07785900090 All Exeter University: Feb 7th: 1200 – 1400 – CANCELLED!!! Feb 16th: 1000 - 1530 Mar 12th: 1900 - 2100 Mar 19th: 1900 – 2100 Mar 26th: 1830 – 2100 - TBC U17 Girls: Lead Coach: Jackie Shute, Mob: 07813 127629 All at Exeter University: Feb 18th: 1000 – 1600 Mar 7th: 1000 -1600 U17 Boys: Lead Coach: Dr. Simon Tyson, Mob: 07969139689 All Exeter University: Feb 5th: 1900 - 2100 Feb 14th: 1600 – 2000 – CANCELLED!!! Feb 21st: 1500 - 1700 Feb 28th: 1500 - 1700 Mar 7th: 1400 – 1600 Mar 14th: 1800 – 2000 – RECENT ADDITION!!! Many thanks for your patience, Matt Woods
4th Feb 10	IMPORTANT JAC INFORMATION
	JAC selected player, Pitches now have been sorted following Exeter University's Virus last week. Please see below. If you have any further questions, please contact your head coach. U14 Girls: All Exeter University: Feb 12th: 1900 - 2100 Feb 15th: 1000 - 1600 Mar 7th: 1000 - 1400 U14 Boys: Feb 15th: 1000 - 1600 - Exeter University Feb 22nd: 6-8 pm - Okehampton Community College Mar 1st: 6-8 pm - Okehampton Community College Mar 8th: 6 - 8 pm - Okehampton Community College U15 Girls: All Exeter University: Feb 16th: 1000 - 1600 Mar 14th: 1600 - 1800 Mar 21st: 1000 - 1400 U15 Boys: All Exeter University: Feb 7th: 1200 - 1400 Feb 16th: 1000 - 1600 Mar 12th: 1900 - 2100 Mar 19th: 1900 - 2100 U17 Boys: All Exeter University: Feb 5th: 1900 - 2100 Feb 14th: 1600 - 2000 Feb 21st: 1500 - 1700 Feb 28th: 1500 - 1700 Mar 7th: 1400 - 1600 Many thanks for your patience, Matt Woods
29th Jan 10	3G Pitches (Ivybridge)
	3G Pitches In England That Have Been Certified As Meeting the FIH Performance Standards. This list is updated when the FIH advises England Hockey of 3G pitches that have been approved / certified as meeting their performance standards. Certification is issued by the FIH following on-site testing by an FIH Approved Test Laboratory and England Hockey therefore permits these pitches to be used for competitive hockey. It is important that clubs / schools / organisations recognise that the list certifies the named pitch ONLY. It does not certify any other pitch of the same model / made by the same manufacturer. To see the full list click on ...More below. Ivybridge Community College, Devon. Pitch Type: Polytan 2035, Certified as meeting the FIH Performance Standards in April 2009 ... More
22nd Jan 10	JAC Boys and Girls Academy Session Update!
	Dear Player As you have probably heard, the University of Exeter has been hit by a serious virus this week and therefore getting access to the pitch bookings has been impossible. However, I am due to meet with the pitch booking manager today so fingers crossed, this should be sorted! With regard to this weekend, the only squad to have training is the U17 girls. Many thanks for your patience on this matter. Kind Regards, Matt Woods Single System Administrator
19th Jan 10	U14 GIRLS JAC SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENTS
	U14 Girls JAC Squad Announcement: With 75 players at the assessment many will be disappointed not to have been selected. As was made clear, assessment was done on performance of the core skills: ball carrying position, pushing, hitting, passing, 1 v 1 skills, 2 v 1 skills and decision making in game play situations. Those not selected are encouraged to go back to their schools and clubs to work on the above skills and retry next season. If any girl wants more detailed feedback then you will need to refer her to Jane Cornelius. Mob: 07880555915. Those that have been selected (below) for the Academy Centre, you will be further assessed during your training, where some players will be selected to compete at the west JAC competition. Note: Coaches will be selecting a squad of 14 to 16 players from the JAC to represent Devon and compete in the West JAC competition. Selected players: Eleanor Jane Cranch Jodie Atkins Torsie Boylett Jade Broadhurst Georgie Bricknell Sally Crawford Isabella Gibber Lizzie Godwin Daisy Keen Grace Kislingbury Abby Pelling Maise Pritchard Bethan Reade Rebecca Richardson Shannon Robertson Alice Shoulder Charlotte Silver Alice Smith Jolene Spencer Charlotte Stacey Ellie Stroud Lucy Swiggs Georgina Taylor Nicole Thackray Ruth Tressider Molly Watson Nina Wheatley Emma Wilson Kate Whapples Leanne M Those selected: There is a financial commitment for the cost of your training; this will be £30 for all sessions. Please make cheques payable to “Devon Hockey Association” and bring to the first Academy session. Your lead coach is: Jane Cornelius Mob: 07880555915 Any queries regarding the coaching sessions or if you are unable to attend, please contact your lead coach. NB: The University of Exeter pitch booking service has been hit by a major virus and therefore we are unable to access the times and dates of the academy sessions. Therefore, could I urge all selected players to check the Devon Hockey website on a daily basis for updates on times and dates of training. Thank you for your commitment to the County Hockey Single System. Yours Sincerely Matthew Woods SHA Single System Administrator
14th Jan 10	Umpire Panel Promotion
	At a recent DHUA Selection and Coaching Committee (SCC) meeting the SCC reviewed the current umpire panels. It was decided to promote the following umpires: Denise McMahon (From Neutral Pool Grading Panel to Neutral Pool C Panel) Thomas Spencer (From Area Pool Panel to Neutral Pool C Panel) Paddy President DHUA
13th Jan 10	Devon Neutral Pool Umpire Panels
	Following the meeting of the DHUA Selection & Coaching Committee (SCC) on 4 January 2010, in relation to the above, umpire panels higher than DHUA Neutral Pool have now been changed. There are now just 2 panels, West Candidate and West/Higher Appointments. The SCC also, for the first time, discussed and formalised the criteria for the Devon Neutral Pool Umpire Panels. This review was carried out so everyone is aware of the criteria used by the DHUA SCC in determining what panel an umpire is placed in. The Chairman of the DHUA SCC is Selector Keith Dingle. Click on ...More (below) for details of the criteria. Paddy President DHUA ... More
13th Jan 10	Awards
	The Devon Hockey Website has been recently updated to incorporate an ‘Awards’ page. This will be updated to reflect all the awards that DHUA give in due course. Initially, the DHUA Vice Presidents have been added. The first Vice President of DHUA was Kevin Hughes (see picture right), who was presented with a certificate to mark this at the University of Exeter on 11 June 2007. Click on …More to see the new page. Paddy President DHUA ... More
12th Jan 10	Level 1 Umpire Coach Course
	Reinvigorating Devon Umpiring - ”Together we can do it” DHUA are intending to hold the above course in Plymouth on Saturday 27th March 2010. This event is likely to be an all day affair with a classroom theory session in the morning, followed by a practical coaching session in the afternoon with 2 games for Umpire Coach Candidates to ‘practise’ and a debrief at the end. DHUA are committed, as part of RDU, to increasing the number of Level 1 Umpire Coaches within Devon and using them to coach umpires of whatever level and ability, thereby increasing their skills and confidence and improving Devon Hockey as a whole. Coaches will be expected to make themselves available at least 2 weekends a month to coach under appointment by DHUA within Devon. The cost is £25 but DHUA will pay £15 of this leaving a £10 fee for you to pay on the day. In the first instance, please email me and let me know if you are interested and give the reasons why you wish to become a Level 1 Umpire Coach. There are only 8 places on this course. Once applications have been received DHUA will invite the successful applicants to attend the course. Level 1 Umpire Coach Award: This Award is an introductory accreditation and is designed for those coaches who want to operate in a local environment helping in the development of new or relatively inexperienced umpires at club and county level. The Level 1 Umpire Coach will be able to: • Introduce umpiring to beginners of all ages, both individually and in groups • Coach umpires within the club/county environment • Use their own knowledge and experience to help umpires improve their performance • Observe, assess and provide verbal and written feedback to umpires in order to help them improve their performance • Raise the umpire's awareness of the national umpiring structure and help them to realise the assistance through the umpire coaching structure Please let me know ASAP if you want to achieve your Level 1 Umpire Coach Award. Thank you in anticipation. Paddy President DHUA Click on ...More for details of what being a Level 1 Umpire Coach entails. ... More
7th Jan 10	What to do if a Fixture listed on Devon Hockey Website is Cancelled
	There are times when fixtures are cancelled (e.g. inclement weather, unavailability of facilities, illness, cancellation due to a higher priority game, etc.). When this happens there are several actions that need to be carried out. While some are obvious, others may not. By taking the actions in the link (click on ...More below), it is hoped that everyone involved is kept up-to-date and this will aid the efficient operation of Devon Hockey Umpires’ Association and the running of the Devon Hockey Website. Paddy President DHUA ... More
7th Jan 10	What to do if a DHUA Appointed Umpire is NOT contacted by the First Named Team
	It is the responsibility of the first named team to confirm the following with the Devon Hockey Umpires’ Association (DHUA) Appointed Assessor, Coach, Mentor or Umpire in accordance with the rules of the relevant League or Competition: • Date • Time • Venue • Team Colours Click on ...More to see what actions are to be taken if you are not contacted. Paddy President DHUA ... More
6th Jan 10	New Green Card Rule a success
	For those who attended the Club/Umpire Forum with Roger Webb at Bovey Tracey in Oct 2008, you may remember him discussing possible rule changes. One of them was the use of a temporary suspension for a Green Card. Well, what has been happening? Find out below! Paddy From FIH Website: The new green card rule (automatic two-minute suspension) was used for the first time in an FIH tournament at the World Cup Qualifier in Lille. After four days of competition, what was the effect on the game? This new rule had already been used this season in the EHL competitions. Its purpose is to help the game management, with the real sanction coming quicker for players, when previously a green card had no real consequence on an undisciplined team, or on undisciplined players. Tony KELLEHER, Umpires’ Manager at the Lille World Cup Qualifier, considers that the trial is so far definitively a success. “Players know better where they stand. Sometimes, a green card did not mean that much, but now it is a significant sanction. After four days of competition, and twelve international matches, we had 16 green cards and only two yellow cards, which shows a high level of discipline from the teams. Behaviour on the pitch has been excellent; as a result, players can focus on their game and it is ultimately better for the image of hockey”. A report will be forwarded to the FIH at the end of this competition. It will be reviewed by the Rules Board in conjunction with the comments from the other three competitions where the new rule is tested (the last two World Cup Qualifiers, in Invercargill and Quilmes, and the Champions Trophy, in Melbourne) before a decision is taken to apply the rule to all FIH competitions. Click on ...More to hear a clip (at the bottom of the page) ... More
8th Dec 09	Change to Self Pass Rule!
	At its meeting in November 2009, the Hockey Rules Board reviewed the interpretation of part of Rule 13.2.h. The Rule states: “Procedures for taking a free hit, centre pass and putting the ball back into play after it has been outside the field : from a free hit awarded to the attack within the 23 metres area, the ball must not be played into the circle until it has travelled at least 5 metres or has been touched by a player of either team other than the player taking the free hit.” The Rule itself is UNCHANGED but the following interpretation of a particular action is added and should be attached as a note beneath the Rule in printed copies: ”It is permitted to play the ball high above the attacking circle so that it lands outside the circle subject to Rules related to dangerous play and that the ball is not legitimately playable inside or above the circle by another player during its flight.” This interpretation will be applied with effect from 1 January 2010. Note by Paddy (President DHUA): Not sure we will see a lot of this within Devon but if you do from 1 January 2010 you now know what to do! ... More
23rd Oct 09	Hong Kong - International Masters Hockey Tournament 2009
	Alan Thomson (Tommo) and myself, Alan 'Paddy' Porter, are in Hong Kong umpiring at the now bi-annual Masters Hockey Tournament. It comprises Masters Teams of Over 40, Over 45, Over 50 and Over 55, in their own individual tournaments. To read more about their adventures click on ....More below ... More
16th Oct 09	Rules of Mini Hockey 2009
	Please find below a statement from England Hockey regarding the implementation of the new Rules for Mini Hockey 2009. You can also download this information using the link at the bottom of this News Item by clicking on ...More. Implementation Date in England The Rules of Mini Hockey are issued by England Hockey. They are reviewed every two years so as to be in accordance with the revised FIH Rules of Hockey (where appropriate). England Hockey has not previously adapted or adopted any mandatory experiments from the 11 a-side game into Mini Hockey; however, this year, due to the significant impact of the new free hit mandatory experiment England Hockey has reviewed its position and can confirm that the new Rules of Mini Hockey 2009-10 will include an adapted version of the self-pass at free hits and re-starts. These new Rules of Mini Hockey 2009-10 shall apply to all mini hockey players and officials. The implementation date is for all mini hockey competitions, inclusive of schools and clubs championships, is 1 November 2009. Any club, school, association or organisation wishing to implement prior to 1 November is free to do so. ... More
16th Oct 09	Rules of Indoor Hockey 2009
	Please find below a statement from England Hockey regarding the implementation of the new Rules for Indoor Hockey 2009. You can also download this information using the link at the bottom of this News Item by clicking on ...More. The Rules of Indoor Hockey are issued by the Hockey Rules Board under the authority of the International Hockey Federation (FIH). England Hockey is invited by the FIH to independently decide the implementation date of the FIH Rules of Indoor Hockey. The Rules of Indoor Hockey apply to all indoor hockey players and all officials. The implementation date internationally was 1 May 2009. The implementation date in England for all indoor hockey competition inclusive of schools and clubs championships is 1 November 2009. Any club, association or organisation wishing to implement the prior to 1 November is free to do so. ... More
9th Oct 09	Euro Hockey League blasts back into action
	The Euro Hockey League has gained a reputation as a testing ground for new regulations and technology, with the “self pass” and video umpire referrals both proving to be popular additions to the event last season. This year, the EHL is trialling a rule which allows the scoring of own goals, another bold move by the organizers of the competition. It will be very interesting to see the outcomes. For those who attended the DHUA Club/Umpire Form when our guest speaker Roger Webb, the Secretary of the FIH Hockey Rules Board, mentioned this possible rule change. It didn't make the 2009 rules but it might be in the next update of the rules, depending on the outcome of the trial!!! Click on ...More for details. ... More
2nd Oct 09	FIH Certified 3G Pitches in England
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29th Sep 09	Adding a Non DHUA Appointed Fixture to an Umpire's Match History
	An Umpire can add a fixture that is NOT under appointment from DHUA to their individual Match History. Fixtures appointed by DHUA are added AUTOMATICALLY. There is a requirement from England Hockey (EH) for a minimum of 5 fixtures to be umpired per year for fully qualified Level 1 Umpires (from I July to 30 June annually) reduced to 3 per year if also a player/coach. Once the required fixtures are added (either manually or automatically) then the umpire is marked as active by DHUA. Up until now, the dates in the past for which umpired fixtures can be entered has been unlimited. This causes many problems for the efficient administration of DHUA, including an unnecessary administrative load on Denise McMahon, the DHUA Membership Secretary, who is responsible for maintaining the Devon Level 1 Register on behalf of EH. Late manual entering of umpired fixtures (sometimes 6 or more months after umpired) is clearly unacceptable for many reasons. The umpire often forgets what fixtures they have umpired and also means they are not accessing the Devon Hockey Website on a regular basis, thereby not keeping up-to-date on hockey and umpiring related matters. The Devon Hockey Website has now been reprogrammed to prevent the entering of fixtures more than 120 days in the past. This will slowly be reduced over this season to 30 days in accordance with the following timetable: 1 October 2009 (90 days); 1 November 2009 (80 days); 1 December 2009 (70 days); 1 January 2010 (60 days); 1 February 2010 (50 days); 1 March 2010 (40 days); 1 April 2010 (30 days). Attempts to enter a Match more than the allowed delay (currently 120 days) will get the following response. ”The cut off date for entering matches is 120 days in the past. The date of the match is earlier than the earliest date allowed. Please complete both entries again for any later matches you have umpired. To add games before the cut off date please contact the DHUA Membership Secretary (membership@devonumpires.co.uk).” There will be no further warning of this. Click on …More for instructions on how you can add an Umpired Match to your Match History. Paddy ... More
16th Sep 09	Exe Hockey Club (Men's Section)
	To Devon Hockey Umpires Exe Hockey Club (men's section) have withdrawn from participating in the N4 Hockey League. Their one team that were due to be playing in South East Division 1 this season, have now had their fixtures removed. Each remaining team in the division will, on the date of the scheduled fixture with this team will now not have a scheduled League match on those dates. Thank you Regards Andrew Harvey N4 South Area Secretary Additional Information: If you were due to play Exe and your team cannot arrange a fixture, why not make yourself available for umpiring under appointment from DHUA. DHUA will try, subject to availability, to pair you with an experienced umpire or provide mentoring. Just update your availability in your Personal Area on the Devon Hockey Website; if you cannot do this let me know and I will set you up to do this. Paddy President DHUA
13th Sep 09	QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: The New Free Hit Rule
	Click on ...More. This is taken from the USA Field Hockey Umpires Page and should be read as such (including their 'quaint' use of hockey related terminology). Two countries separated by a 'common' language!!!!! However, despite the use of words such as 'scrimmage', 'restarter', 'proximity markers', the advice is sound. It is moderated by Steve Horgan, Interpreter – USA Field Hockey. Paddy ... More
13th Sep 09	The OFFICIAL FIH 2009 Self Pass Rule Video
	USA Field Hockey Technical Director Terry Walsh, in conjunction with the FIH, has prepared a video to assist players, coaches and umpires with the understanding and implementation of the new rule governing free hits. Click on ...More for the OFFICIAL video backed by FIH. There are some video clips on Utube but they do contain inaccuracies and should NOT be relied upon. Paddy ... More
4th Sep 09	2009 Hockey Rule Books
	”Rules for Hockey from 1st May 2009”. These are now available for our membership. If you are a member and wish one please send a stamped addressed envelope to Denise McMahon, 147 Exeter Road, Dawlish, Devon. EX7 0AL. An ordinary envelope or DL envelope for folded A4 will suffice with standard postage 2nd (30p) or 1st (39p). England Hockey Statement regarding 2009-10 FIH Rules of Hockey The Rules of Hockey 2009-10 will be introduced to all 11-a-side hockey played in England on 1 September 2009. They will not apply to mini hockey or Quicksticks. New Rules related resources to support the umpiring, coaching and leadership awards will be available from 1 July 2009. For umpiring, the dates will be from 1 July 2009 (Foundation Umpire Award) and 1 August 2009 (Level 1 Umpire Award). Guidance on the new rules as released by the NPUA is available from the Rules Tips page within Umpiring. Click ... More to be taken to the relevant page. All umpires are advised to READ this document thoroughly. Paddy President DHUA ... More
2nd Mar 09	Safeguarding and Protecting Young People
	England Hockey is the national governing body for the sport of hockey in England, with over 1050 affiliated clubs. As part of its commitment to ensuring that young people are able to enjoy the sport of hockey, England Hockey has developed this Policy on Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Hockey. England Hockey believes that all young people involved in hockey have a fundamental right to be protected so that they can enjoy the sport free from all forms of abuse and exploitation. It therefore seeks to help protect and promote the welfare of all young people in hockey by having in place clear policies and guidance for its affiliated clubs and associations and all others involved in the sport. England Hockey views all those within hockey as part of the Hockey Family. This includes all clubs, associations, other organisations and individuals with any involvement at any level. England Hockey believes that all members of the Hockey Family have responsibilities to help protect young people and England Hockey has developed this Safeguarding and Protecting Young People policy to help ensure that this happens. Safeguarding means promoting the safety and welfare of young people. Safeguarding is a term used to incorporate good practice and is wider than “Child Protection”. Child protection is still an essential element of this policy and is about acting on concerns about a young person or individual. This policy has been formulated in accordance with guidance from the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) and in line with Government guidance. We have set the policy out in four sections to make it as user friendly as possible. The four sections are: Section One: Policies Section Two: Recognising and Responding to Concerns and Reporting Procedures Section Three: Good Practice Section Four: Appendices and Templates You can find each section of the policy on the pages below this one. For your convenience they are also available as downloads. England Hockey’s Safeguarding Young People policy will be updated every three years or more frequently as required and in line with changes to legislation, government guidance and industry standard practice. We hope that the policy will assist your club/association as we all work towards a safer environment for the future of our sport. To go to the pages on the England Hockey Website click on ... More
27th Nov 08	UCP Marjon, Plymouth - Redevelopment
	Please also note that from January 2009 the Sports Centre at UCP Marjon in Plymouth will be redeveloped in a £12 million project with a significant section from the Reception, Lion and Lamb, Sports Hall 1, Fitness Suite and Squash Courts all being knocked down. A temporary reception will be built besides Sports Hall 2/3. This is anticipated to last for 18 months (until July 2010). UCP Marjon apologies for any inconvenience caused during this period. Once the new £12million Centre has been completed it will be one of the best in the region. As far as I am aware the ATP will be unaffected. Paddy For some more details click ... More
24th Nov 08	Message to Devon Hockey Umpires - Dealing with Misconduct
	This message has been issued following an incident in a British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) fixture in early November. The incident has been dealt with and the message has been issued by Jane Nockolds of England Hockey. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “It’s not easy for umpires or referees to deal with misconduct. Sometimes it takes us by surprise, it comes as a shock. Sometimes it’s veiled in threat or sarcasm. All in all, it is usually a difficult and distasteful experience and, it erodes confidence. Umpires genuinely want to do well for the game, for the players, for themselves, so why is it that sometimes they feel that they give up their time only to have it spoiled or tainted or to be abused or threatened by a minority. They deserve better… Most of us who umpire will have felt or thought this way at some stage; it’s not a phenomenon or a myth. It happens. Two of Devon’s hockey umpires were recently involved in a match that presented a variety of challenges and sadly those challenges weren’t simply confined to the pitch. There were also difficulties immediately after the game and some very vociferous and drunken supporters to contend with too. It wasn’t easy… As a result of the incident and the subsequent correspondence, I on behalf of England Hockey wrote to the universities concerned and to their governing body. England Hockey will be meeting with the senior management of BUCS later this week. We have expressed extreme concern to the BUCS Hockey Management Group. Additionally we requested that they remind all of the universities and colleges to do all possible to advocate a spirit of goodwill, fair play and due respect to all umpires and officials in all competitions. But now we have to move on and the best way to do it is to recognise and perhaps remind ourselves where we are in today’s sports officiating world. All umpires should expect in today’s society to have to EARN respect from the players and their coaches and on occasions, to have to work hard to do so. Nothing is automatic or god-given in sport in 2008 and while courtesy and politeness should and usually does prevail in hockey, it should be understood that competition increasingly comes matched with a demand for high levels of competency and management. Sometimes the umpires can deliver in accordance with the expectation and sometimes they don’t or can’t. It’s not a case of failing in the task though, it’s about learning from it and moving on. At every level we can learn more and from every experience, positive or negative we have that opportunity. Umpires of all levels have the tools to punish or remove offenders and hockey has a clear pathway to support the process. Good communication, sound rules knowledge and understanding and management of the play is essential and while acknowledging that every situation is different, the principle remains and it is simple; when and if it goes wrong, start with a verbal warning, next time progress to a green card, then to yellow and ultimately to red. The latter so rarely happens because of the process that precedes it. Even at the Olympic Games we said “please use it umpires. It does work and if we impose a consistent and good level of control from the first whistle to the last whistle, there will be fewer control issues to deal with. Sometimes it requires courage and sometimes it means ‘stepping out of your comfort zone’ but if the game requires just that, please do it.” It worked there and it can work everywhere. Don’t compromise control for flow and don’t compromise fair play…ever. In England we have the Code of Ethics and Behaviour. It has been introduced to help us, to guide us (all of us) and to ensure that misconduct is reported and acted upon. The detail is on the England Hockey website (lick on ...More). Umpires and their Associations are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Code. We specifically draw your attention to the Match-Day Misconduct Reporting procedure and the Disrepute Report – two very different documents and processes to those of the Red Card Report Form. Going back to the incident…I do hope that this situation has not deterred the umpires from umpiring BUCS games and importantly that it hasn’t eroded their confidence in any way. Student hockey matches unlike a number of others have a wealth of intelligence on the pitch and ordinarily they respect and cooperate with officials. Let’s hope that out of this unfortunate incident will come some inspiration, some determination and fingers crossed some reward”. ENDS. JANE NOCKOLDS National Manager - Technical, Officiating & Volunteers ENGLAND HOCKEY Footnote: Devon HUA fully and unequivocally endorses this message from Jane Nockolds. Alan 'Paddy' Porter President DHUA ... More
12th Aug 08	The England Hockey Code of Ethics and Behaviour
	Approved as Regulations by the Board of England Hockey on 17th March 2008, and effective from 1st September 2008 The following refers ONLY to Umpires and Officials. The full code can be viewed by clicking the link ...More below. Terms of reference The content of this Code of Behaviour applies to all Umpires and Officials involved in hockey in England. In order to protect the reputation of hockey in England, the code also applies to all those associated with England Hockey who are involved in hockey whilst outside England. Expected Minimum Standards of Behaviour and Conduct All such individuals involved in hockey will, at all times: • Respect the spirit of fair play in hockey. This is more than playing within the rules. It also incorporates the concepts of friendship, respect for others and always participating with the right spirit. o Encourage both teams to play within the Rules and the spirit of the game. o Be honest, consistent, objective, impartial and courteous when applying the Rules of the game. o Never request inappropriate hospitality of any kind, or accept any hospitality offered that could be considered to be excessive. o In completing reports, set out the true facts and not attempt to justify or embellish any decisions. • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others. o Respect umpires, officials, coaches, players and spectators. o Show patience and understanding towards those who may be learning the game. o Never publicly express any criticism of umpires or officials such as match officials and technical officers. • Conduct themselves in a manner that takes all reasonable measures to protect their own safety and the safety of others. o Have regard to protecting the players through the application of the Rules of the game. o Never participate when under the influence of alcohol or drugs. o Competency: Have a current England Hockey accreditation or registration appropriate to the nature of the activity. o Under 18 year olds: Should only work with or under the guidance of a suitably qualified and insured adult. • Promote the reputation of the sport and take all possible steps to prevent it from being brought into disrepute. o Ensure that all participants are aware of their responsibilities under the Code of Ethics and Behaviour. • Protect others involved in the game from verbal or physical abuse and threatening or intimidating behaviour. • Never use inappropriate language or gestures. o Never use foul, sexist, abusive, racist or any prejudicial language or tolerate it from players, team officials, spectators or parents. • Abide by the England Hockey Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Hockey Policy and Procedures. • Abide by the England Hockey Equity Policy. • Abide by the England Hockey Anti-doping Rules. • Take personal responsibility to ensure that they are suitably insured for their activities. ... More
1st Mar 07	Smoking!
	It may seem a little obvious but some facilities have a no smoking policy, especially Astroturf hockey pitches. So, if you still smoke, and will continue to do so even after 1st July, please resist the urge to light up before, or after, you umpire. Only smoke in designated areas and this will make my life a lot easier (yes, people do complain to me about things like this)! Paddy President Some Facts about Smoking > About 12 million adults in Great Britain smoke cigarettes - 26% of men and 23% of women. > Contrary to popular belief, adult smoking rates vary only slightly in different parts of the country: 24% in the East of England, 28% in the North West, 25% in Scotland and 23% in Wales. > Like most of life's other nasties, smoking is most prevalent among those aged 20-24: 36% of men and 29% women in this age group smoke. > The lowest smoking rate is among people aged 60 and over: 14% smoke in this age group. Why? Around one quarter of smokers die before reaching retirement age. > Every day 450 British children start smoking not yours we hope! > People do give up 20% of women and 28% of men are now ex-smokers. > Historically, we are far less smoky today than we were a quarter of a century ago: 26% of men and 23% of women smoke today, compared to 51% of men and 41% of women in 1974. > The Government is definitely not profiting from your habit revenue from tobacco duty in the financial year 2004-05 was a measly 8,103 million, compared to a spend of around 25m on anti-smoking education campaigns, 50m on measures to help people stop smoking and an ever-growing public health bill of nearly incalculable proportions. > Tobacco is the only legally available consumer product which kills people when it is used entirely as intended. > About half of all regular cigarette smokers will eventually be killed by their habit.
6th Feb 07	Red Card/MMO Reports
	This form is to be completed following the issuing of a Red Card or to report a Matchday Misconduct Offence (MMO). It is applicable to men’s, women’s, mixed, senior and junior hockey. Upon completion of the Report Form, it is to be posted / faxed / emailed to the appropriate County / Regional Disciplinary Administrator / National Disciplinary Officer within 72 HOURS of the offence. In the case of a red card, the Report Form is to be completed by the umpire issuing the Red Card or reporting the MMO. The other umpire may comment if they wish - in section 15. If involving a Devon Team it needs to be sent to the Devon County Disciplinary Officer, Andrew Ashenhurst, a.ashenhurst@eclipse.co.uk. Also, if a Devon Umpire appointed umpire, or a non appointed Level One Umpire issues a Red Card or MMO to ANY team, from inside Devon or beyond please send a copy to me for DCHUA records as a matter of courtesy. The form can be downloaded from the DCHUA Website Web Handbook. Paddy President ... More
15th Jan 07	Claiming Expenses for Non Appointed Games
	DCHUA will not pay expenses for any games they have not officially appointed Umpires to unless you complete the relevant form. It is always best to get appointed to the game BEFORE the game takes place than to umpire and then try and claim expenses. DCHUA reserves the right NOT to pay expenses for private umpiring arrangements. The relevant form can be found in the Web Handbook section of the website. Paddy President ... More

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