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Training Courses Trish Sawyer   Tue 9th Mar

These courses are run by Team Beds and Luton and are required for clubs 1st - they are well worth attending. The courses are £30 each but if you are a coach or active volunteer for the junior section then the club will reimburse you. Please speak to Matt about this. 

Follow this link for a list of available courses, dates and locations http://www.teambedsandluton.co.uk/training-courses/generic-courses/courses-for-clubs-coaches-volunteers-and-teachers

You can also book the courses online here http://www.teambedsandluton.co.uk/training-courses/generic-courses/course-booking-form



Bedford Hockey Juniors - Under 13 Tournament @ Leighton Buzzard on February 28th 2010 Trish Sawyer   Mon 1st Mar
Bedford Hockey Club's Junior Section maintained their good run of form in 2010 finishing runners-up in an under 13 mixed tournament at Leighton Buzzard this Sunday. After their win at Sandy & Shefford at the end of January the squad braved driving rain and windy conditions this weekend in another away trip. Taking two teams into the ten team tournament, both sides resorted to an attacking style running through centre midfield. The result was that both sides progressed through their group stages and into the semi-finals. However the draw pitched them against each other, and Bedford 1 progressed to final. There the played a strong Aylesbury team and lost 2-1 in a tight encounter. Bedford bagged 20 goals on the day and conceded only 7, their player of the tournament was goalkeeper Marcs Slaghuis who stood up in front of some fierce hitting and kept 5 clean sheets. Full squad : Robert Salvesen, William Bates, Arran De Sousa Butterworth, Ben Leeson, Marcs Slaghuis, Max Thrapleston, Ruth Pyall, Martha Haslam, Alice Facey, Molly Hawkins, Rebecca Downing Holmes, Jen Pearce (photo to follow shortly)

Ladies 1s in action in 2010 Trish Sawyer   Mon 22nd Feb

A new gallery is available showing some shots of the Ladies 1s in action this year - either go to our galleries page or click the thumbnail to view all the photos.

If anyone else has any pictures they would like displayed on the website please email to webmaster@bedfordhockeyclub.com



Do you recognise these faces?! Trish Sawyer   Sat 20th Feb

One or two familiar faces here... though maybe looking a little more youthful than today!  How many can you name??  Answers to webmaster@bedfordhockeyclub.com - and if you have any more photos you'd like displayed on the website please use the same address.



Sunday January 24th 2010 - Bedford's Juniors triumph at Sandy Trish Sawyer   Wed 27th Jan

Bedford Junior Hockey Club took several teams to a 7-aside all day mixed tournament at Sandy & Shefford Hockey Club on one of the first weekends allowing play in the New Year.

The 11 year-olds played in the morning in a round-robin format and finished runners-up after reaching the Final.

Three teams entered the age 13 group in the afternoon. Split into two pools, Bedford Firsts remained unbeaten winning 3 games without conceding and drawing nil-nil with Luton to top their Pool table with 10 points and letting in no goals. They progressed to the semi-final to play North Beds Hockey Club - a tight game ensued with no goals. Extra time with the golden goal rule also failed to separate the sides so it went to penalty flicks. There with the help of 2 saves from goalkeeper James Cox they won through to the final 4-3 on flicks. In the final they again faced Luton and with tiredness kicking in, Bedford wisely resorted to a passing game to save tired legs and fought their way to a 2-0 lead which earned them the Tournament win.

Winning Team : Martha Haslam, Ben Leeson, Robert Slaveson, Kate Hawkins, Emma Townsen, Ruth Pyall and Goalkeepers James Cox & Max Slaghuis



Training courses for players/coaches Trish Sawyer   Mon 11th Jan
These courses are required for clubs 1st and are well worth attending. The courses are £30 each but if you are a coach or active volunteer for the junior section then the club will reimburse you. Please speak to Matt about this.
 
Appointed Persons First Aid in Sport

This 6 hour course will provide you with a HSE approved certificate and essential knowledge for dealing with incidents including control of bleeding, resuscitation, fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains and the contents of a 1st Aid box [PLEASE NOTE IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED A 1ST AID COURSE AS PART OF A NGB COACHING QUALIFICATION IT WILL BE OF THE SAME LEVEL AS THIS COURSE].
Attendance is required on both evenings.
Wed 13th & Thurs 14th January ‘10 - Luton Regional Sports Centre. 19:00-22:00
Wed 24th & Thurs 25th February ‘10 - Sandy Sports Centre, Sandy. 19:00-22:00
 
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Safeguarding and Protecting Children
Protect yourself and the young people you are working with by understanding and following good practice. Also learn about how to handle situations if you have concerns. This course is highly recommend for anyone who is in contact with children or young people in a sport setting.
Tues 19th January ‘10 - Paula Radcliffe Sports Centre, Sharnbrook. 19:00-22:00
Thurs 11th March ‘10 - Cedars Upper School, Leighton Buzzard. 19:00-22:00  
 
To book please click on this link
http://www.teambedsandluton.co.uk/training-courses/generic-courses/course-booking-form



Successful Junior Tournament Hosted Trish Sawyer   Mon 23rd Nov

On November 15th, the Bedford Hockey Club Junior Section hosted their annual tournament for Junior Clubs within the region.

40 separate sides were entered, representing 11 different Hockey Clubs, with over 250 Junior players taking part in matches throughout the day.

Thankfully the weather was better than 2008 remaining dry throughout, though the final afternoon games did require the floodlights to be switched on as daylight faded.

 
An early start at 8 a.m. was required to ensure the morning session was ready for the Under 10s and 12s at 9.15.

 
The under 10s playing a round-robin format of 2 pools had Bedford's first team finishing a creditable 4th out of 12, with Luton winning the final.

Bedford also encouraged and mentored two of its Junior Umpires to run several of the U10 games after completing their level 1 courses.

 
The under 12s saw a big entry with 16 teams and the key factor being goal difference with several teams remaining undefeated. Peterborough eventually defeating Luton in the final.

 
In the afternoon the under 14s showed a good standard of Hockey and 2 teams stood out, Peterborough and Letchworth. They met in the final progressing undefeated throughout the afternoon. In a tight game, Letchworth took the lead only for Peterborough to score 2 goals in response, but Letchworth equalised in the dying seconds of the game. After no goals in extra time it went to flicks with Peterborough winning 4-3. Bedford Under 14s claimed 3rd spot beating Luton in the playoff 3-0.


A very successful day that owes major thanks to Matt and Karen for all their hard work and organising. Also to all the volunteers who helped with umpiring, time keeping, scoring, refreshments, cleaning up, and team and kit management.

The money made will help fund the Junior section for the remainder of 2009/10, pay for the new kits and further competition entries this season.



2009/10 Socials Trish Sawyer   Tue 8th Sep

Dates for the BHC 2009/10 socials are as follows:

  • Sat 17th Oct - Quiz night organised by ladies 3's, 4's and 5's. 7.30pm start. Tickets £6 seniors, £5 juniors, cash prizes - more details will follow soon.
  • Sat 5th Dec - Christmas social Bingo night organised by mens 1's and 2's.
  • Sat 6th Feb - Race night organised by mens 3's, 4's and vets.
  • Sat 27th Mar - End of Season do organised by ladies 1's and 2's.

So get the dates in your diaries now - it should be a good season!



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