Labrador Tigerstix teams are back to training.  New Return to Play Guidelines agreed to by Queensland Government, Hockey Queensland, Gold Coast Hockey Management Group (GCHMG), and all Gold Coast Hockey clubs must be adhered to until further notice.  This includes:

Download and keep active the Covid Safe app on your smartphone.

Parents are strongly encouraged to drop and go, or drop and wait in the car for junior players who are training in order to limit the number of spectators within the facility.  If it is necessary for parents to enter the venue they may only do so after players are on the field, with a designated Covid rep.  Parents must stay within the designated parent waiting area at all times and leave prior to players exiting the field (at 5 minute warning). A maximum of one parent for each child can enter and any non training siblings cannot enter at any time.

There will be NO ACCESS to any of the UPSTAIRS areas.

We ask that anyone intending to access the Gold Coast Hockey facilities reads the following information which applies to everyone.  Entry to our facilities is acknowledgement that you have read and accepted ALL of the conditions below.

• President’s letter Return to Hockey June 2020
• Tigerstix Covid Safe Training Regime Stage 2 2020.
• Training times – Players and attendees MUST QUEUE for the correct zone.  See Information for Players – Season Overview.

Please also review:

GCHMG https://www.gchmg.org/covid.html:

• Return to Play Guidelines
• GCHMG Covid Training Guidelines

Labrador Tigerstix Organisational requirements:

Each team will need to have a Covid Rep who has completed the Covid induction.  If the coach is the Covid Rep, there will be another Covid Rep to admit parents if necessary. If there is any team that does not have a Covid Rep, please contact your coordinator.  The Covid Rep will be required to perform the following duties:

1. Meet players at the gate.
2. Check off each player/attendee on the sign in sheet – no more than 20.  Cross out any not in attendance.  (This sheet MUST be forwarded to admin@gchmg.org within 48 hours of training – or can be left with the GCHMG office at hockey).
3. Ensure they use hand sanitiser and have safety gear on, only bring in their stick, water bottle and any necessary medication.
4. Walk the team through to designated end of turf.
5. Ensure no one touches anything.
6. Ensure packup starts when 5 minute warning sounds.
7. Post training – bring gear off the pitch.
8. Sanitise training cones and balls used on concrete area outside field and adjacent to the dugout with bleach spray provided.
9. See the team out safely.
10. Leave a copy of the sign in sheet at the GCHMG office or send a copy of the sign in sheet to admin@gchmg.org within 48 hours.

Entry to our facilities is acknowledgement that you have read and accepted ALL of the above.

Thanks for working with us to get our whole club back to training and ready for the hockey season ahead.

BHL1 & BHL 2 MEN’S TEAMS:

Opportunity knocks for two motivated, committed coaches to continue to develop our men’s squad into a cohesive group, both on and off the field.
Season runs March – September 2020.
Our playing group play top level hockey alternating between Brisbane/Labrador on Saturdays whilst training at Labrador (Gold Coast) x twice per week. A cohort of the playing group are Australian and Queensland representative players with a strong club culture.
These positions would be suited to coaches who have experience coaching high level teams, current qualifications (at least level 2), and outstanding communication and team building skills. The opportunity exists for mentoring from our premiership winning coach of last season on an intermittent basis.
Key responsibilities:
• Communication and team building
• Pre season training (planning, goal setting, practice matches) – from January
• Team selections
• Coaching training sessions (x2pw) and match days
• Assist with talent ID and recruitment
• Understand and agree to club policies as published on our website.
Written applications should address the following:
1. Your interest in the role – BHL1 or BHL2
2. Recent coaching experience (elite team coaching in particular)
3. Hockey/coaching resume
4. Any restrictions/limitations on what you are able to undertake
5. Remuneration will be discussed with preferred candidates.

Applications close Friday 11 January 2020.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for these jobs and will be required to have or apply for a Working with Children check.

Applicants please send resume to secretary@labradorhockey.org.au by close of business Friday 6 December 2019 indicating interest in BHL1 Coach or BHL2 Coach.

Applicants interested in coaching local Gold Coast Hockey competition teams for Labrador Tigerstix should complete our coach application google form by clicking here.

Details of local team and coach requirements are listed below. 

SENIOR TEAMS

Div 1 Men & Women

Div 2 Men & Women

Div 3 Men & Women

Div 4 Women

JUNIOR TEAMS

Girls & Boys teams – Under 11s to Under 17s.

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TEAMS

(ages are an indication only)

Tigerstix Rookies – 4 years – 6 years

Tigerstix Cubs – 6 years – 8 years

Tigerstix Tens – 8 years – 10 years

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” ~Elizabeth Andrew

“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” ~Winston Churchill

Thank you to those who kept labrador tigerstix on the park in 2019 – your assistance is valued!

List of LHC Volunteers 2019

Note: If you know of someone who deserves recognition that doesn’t appear on our list, please email secretary@labradorhockey.org.au.

Compulsory for all 2019 Umpires, Coaches & Managers

Hosted by Tara Leonard and Tracey Hollis “Aspiring umpires welcome”

Thursday 7 March

6.30pm at Gold Coast Hockey Centre

RSVP: Please advise club secretary, Gail Lomas secretary@labradorhockey.org.au if you should be in attendance, but cannot attend.

Discussion Points

• FIH New rules
• Expectations of all Coaches, Managers & Players

 

 

CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR CHILD/REN TO OUR LIST FOR TIGERSTIX COME & TRY FROM 5-6PM – MONDAY 4 MARCH

Labrador Tigerstix Hockey Club are conducting a “Come and Try Hockey” afternoon session for preschool and primary school age children at our “Smurf Turf” – yes it really is bright blue! – and your child might keen to try a new activity.

• IT’S SAFE: Tigerstix Rookie & Cubs Hockey is a very safe game for children to play. Modified rules are designed specifically for young children to ensure the activity is safe & fun.
• ALWAYS ONE VENUE: Labrador Hockey Precinct within Gold Coast Hockey Centre. Access is via Hockey Lane, off Musgrave Ave, Labrador.  Come and have a go on our fantastic Commonwealth Games “Smurf Turf”. 
• EQUIPMENT – all equipment is provided free to use at our programs.  (Mouth guards & shin pads not included).
• DATE & TIME: Monday afternoon 4 March, 5pm – 6pm.
• MORE INFO: If you like the session/s, information about joining the Club for 2019 will be available.

How can I enrol my child for this FREE session? 

NB:  You can just turn up at the last minute, but we prefer to know in advance so we have enough coaches on hand to conduct fun, safe and effective sessions for the children involved.

HOCKEY is a game for life:  Builds teamwork skills; promotes physical fitness, wellbeing, and healthy body development; develops hand eye coordination skills; and builds friendships.

Attention all Labrador Club Coaches.  Your attendance is required.

TIME: 6:00PM – 7:15PM

VENUE: LABRADOR CLUBHOUSE

BRING: NOTE PAPER & PEN

All coaches are required to join our Head Coach, Darren (Chook) Fowler and Brent Livermore to discuss coaching aims, strategies and way of play ahead of season 2019.

Any coaches unable to attend, contact Chook by email.

Labrador members interested in coaching are welcome to attend.

Expressions of interest to coach Labrador teams – Senior or Junior – are open and due to close 30 October.

Please nominate by going to the google link – https://goo.gl/forms/s9gKOaT4uuva8NVt1

It is an expectation that all club coaches Under 11 and up have at least Level 1 Coach accreditation.  Labrador will conduct a Level 1 course during the off season free of charge to our coaches.  Please contact secretary@labradorhockey.org.au if you have lodged your nomination and are interested in completing your Level 1 accreditation.

Cubs, Rookies, Tigerstix Tens and Tigerstix Transition coaches are welcome to complete their Level 1 accreditation.

 

 

Join us at the clubhouse for a night of celebration – 6pm till late.

DRESS CODE: GOLD

• Trophies
• Presentations
• Meals by Wok’n’Rice and/or Weinerhaus

Everyone welcome. See you there!

If your plans have changed and you still want tix, please contact Gail Lomas secretary@labradorhockey.org.au.

 

It is rewarding to see Labrador’s success in this our 50th Anniversary year.

Our decision to invest in coach the coach, appointment of Head Coach, and consequent appointment of some very committed coaches within the club for this season has bolstered club culture and strengthened our teams.

Already Under 11 Mixed Gold team have secured one gold medal for the club, and with a team in every final yet to come, we are hoping to see lots of supporters (wear your Tigerstix Gold & Black) at Gold Coast Hockey both on Friday night for Under 15 & Under 17 Girls & Boys; and for Seniors on Saturday.

Matches line up as follows:

FRIDAY NIGHT – 7 Sept:

5.40pm Under 15G v Burleigh – Labrador Families Field (LFF)

6.15pm Under 15B v Burleigh – Gold Coast Field (GC)

7.20pm Under 17G v Roosters – LFF

7.55pm Under 17B v Roosters Blue – GC

SATURDAY – 8 Sept (times updated 5 Sept):

9.30am Div 4W V Mudgeeraba – LFF

11.00am Div 3W Gold v Black – LFF

12.30pm Div 3M Black v Allstars – LFF

2.00pm Div 2W Gold v Capri – LFF

3.30pm Div 2M v Kingscliff – LFF

5.00pm Div 1W v Burleigh – LFF

6.30pm Div 1M v Kingscliff – LFF

Train well this week, and good luck to all teams and supporters in the Grand Finals.