This page lists news and information published on the WHU website during November 2008. To request copies of news items please email chris.brewer@welsh-hockey.co.uk
26th November 2008Cardiff & UWIC and Whitchurch both get hit for 6
Both Welsh clubs suffered heavy defeats with Cardiff & UWIC going down to Old Georgians 1-6 and Whitchurch loosing 3-6 at Stourport. With both teams in the bottom 3 of the table, points against Bath Buccs and University of Birmingham respectively in their last matches next weekend before the mid-season break would be welcome.
Match Report24th November 2008
Men's Welsh Cup
With both Rhyl & Northop Hall conceding their matches against Whitchurch and Cardiff & UWIC respectively, it was left to Swansea University to create the shock of the round when they beat Swansea Bay 3-1. Â Despite the University being reduced to 8 players at one time and the 'Bay' having numerous short corners, they could not convert the chances and the students will join Bangor University (who beat their fellow academics from Aberystwyth 5-2), Bridgend, Cardiff Medicals, Cardiff University and Newport as well as the two National League big guns in the Quarter Finals.
Men's National Competition's - draws and results20th November 2008
BBC Radio Wales to visit Cardiff & UWIC HC
This coming Saturday (22 November) BBC Radio Wales will be broadcasting their 07:00 - 09:00 show from the home of two well - known Cardiff & UWIC players, Che Maken and Mark Ramage as part of the build up to the afternoon's Wales v New Zealand rugby international.
19th November 2008
Wales Grand Masters (60+) beat Scottish counterparts
In the first ever Grand Masters internationals between the two Nations, Wales came out on top with 3-0 and 4-1 victories.
Match report17th November 2008
Cardiff & UWIC and Whitchurch both go down to narrow defeats
Cardiff & UWIC slipped to a 0-2 away defeat to leaders Exeter University while Whitchurch could not follow up their previous weeks success when loosing 0-1 at home to Guildford.
Match report14th November 2008
WHU Board Looks Beyond 2012
The Welsh Hockey Board took two noteworthy decisions at its Meeting last week. The Board strongly endorsed the four year Strategic Plan for Hockey in Wales and made a strong commitment to the introduction of an equality policy across the sport.
Full story13th November 2008
EuroHockey Indoor Club Champions Challenge Pools announced
The Mens, and Womens' Challenges will be played in Cambrai (France) on 13-15 February 2009, and Lousada (Portugal) on 20-22 February 2009 respectively. Wales women are represented by Howardian LHC and Wales men by Swansea Bay.
Men's pools and match schedules
Women's pools and match schedules
11th November 2008
South Wales Hockey Institute starts in the dark!.
This week saw the official start of the South Wales Hockey Institute.
11th November 2008
Eira Matthews
It is with deep regret that Welsh Hockey announces the passing of Eira Matthews. Eira, a member of Penarth Ladies HC, represented Wales at Senior level on many occasions with the highlight being the 1-0 victory over England at Wembley in 1963. She held many positions within WWHA including International match Secretary and Council member and was elected as a Life Member upon the formation of the WHU. Our deepest sympathies and thoughts go to her family.
A service will be held at Morriston Crematorium at 09:30 on Saturday 15th January.
11th November 2008
Glyndŵr University honours WHU President
Welsh Hockey Union president Anne Ellis OBE was presented with an honorary fellowship by Glyndŵr University, Wrexham last week.
Full story and picture
10th November 2008
Whitchurch take the honours in Capital City clash
A goal by Laith El Khatib 7 minutes into the 2nd half was the sole difference between the two Welsh teams in their English National League encounter enabling Whitchurch to record their first points of the season.
Full story and pictures10th November 2008
Clash of the Titans......well almost!
On Sunday 16th November the King George V Playing Fields in Swansea will host possibly the greatest battle of our time. The North Wales Boys Squads will make the journey down South to face their Southern Counterparts in an Epic fight to the end!
Battle will commence at the following times
U17s: 11.00 (Pitch 2)
U16s: 12.30 (Pitch 2)
U14s: 11.30 (Pitch 1)
May the best Teams Win!!
7th November 2008
Count Down to the Capital City Derby!!!!
Cardiff & UWIC v Whitchurch Sunday 9th November,13:30 start at WIS, Sophia Gardens.For the first time in history, two Welsh sides will contest a league fixture in the Slazenger English National League.
Full story and picture
3rd November 2008
North and South Academies train as one
Over 60 athletes from the North and South Regional Academies met up at the end of October for two days of intense training.
Full story and pictures
3rd November 2008
Llandrindod Wells and Dinefwr A'r Fro win at U15 Brecon Tournament
Seven WHU Skill Centre teams took part in a Round Robin Tournament at Brecon on Sunday 26th October, including a team from Ysgol Tre-Gib, Llandeilo, for the first time.
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3rd November 2008
First 19 Join Stix Skills Club
At a recent Half Term Hockey Camp in Glyndwr University all 19 Participants passed the Stix Skills Award fulfilling the set criteria with ease. The 19 Youngsters from North Wales all went home with a Stix Skills Badge and Certificate as a reward for their hard work.
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