Welcome
Welcome to new and old members as we approach the beginning of a new Hockey season. Much has been happening on and off the pitch over the summer months. A number of changes have materialised and here we hope to put everyone in the picture.

Subscriptions
The Belper Meadows Sports Club (BMSC) system is in place to support the club in the collection of subscriptions. The time and cost to the club and officials in chasing members for payment has been unacceptable and it is up to individuals to do their part and support the club and those who help run it. This season all present playing members are required to complete a Subscription Renewal Form, which will be distributed during the first couple of weeks in September through team captains or downloaded from the website, and forward it with payment to the Treasurer Paul Greensmith. New playing members must complete a BMSC Membership Application Form (including £10 joining fee) and Subscription Form with Payment.
A copy of both forms is available here to view: Belper Mens Hockey Club Subscription and Membership Forms
Once subs have been paid then a numbered Membership Card will be issued through the BMSC Management Committee for this year. These cards should be carried and used to allow you to access all the facilities on site. Non-members should be signed into the visitor’s book on the Bar as usual.
All playing members are responsible for paying before Sunday 4th October 2009. Members who have failed to do this will become ineligible for matches following this date.

Senior/Adult - £99 (No discounted rate)
Student - £79
U18 (1st Jan 2009) - £59
U16 (1st Jan 2009) - £53
Family Membership – Full adult plus half for each child
Non-playing (Social) Member - £10
Please make cheques payable to: Belper Hockey Club

Training/Practice
Training is open to all playing members and is paid for within match fees. So you pay for it if you are playing matches so use it! 1st XI squad training has been going on throughout the summer and all other sessions begin w/c Monday 31st August 2009.
Monday – Club Training Night 8-10:00pm.
Tuesday – U14s - 6:30 to 7:45pm, U16s - 6:30 to 7:45pm, U18s - 7.45 to 9:00pm
Tuesday – 1XI & 2XI Team Training 8-10:00pm
Thursday – 1XI Squad Training 8-10:00pm
Sunday - Mini Hockey starts 13th September, there will be 2 session times:
School Years 1 to 4: 9:30 til 10:30am
School Years 5, 6 & 7: (DOB after 1.1.98) 10:30 til 11:30am
It would be great to see as many members down at these sessions as possible.

Coaching
We are delighted that Ben Lamb continues as 1st XI Head Coach for season 2009/2010 following a successful second year in charge helping stabilise and develop the 1XI and wider club.
Steve Mills continues as Manager and Nick Morris comes back into the EHL Liaison role to help with the administration & generally co-ordinate things.
Paul Lawrence is continuing to work with Ben and the junior set up and will help coach and provide a structure to the 2nd XI training so badly missed last season.
Quality Club coaching is vital if we are to provide enjoyable sessions and opportunities to develop. We hope to provide this for all players of all ages. We are working to provide quality coaching at all levels. David Ross will lead club training on Monday nights.

Fixtures
The 1st XI begins pre-season games on Saturday 29th August with all other teams beginning a full programme of friendly fixtures on Saturday 12th September in preparation for the league programmes.
We have 8 teams entered into the leagues once again. The 1st XI playing in Slazenger EHL Men’s Conference North, 2nd XI in Bodykraft Midland Premier Division, 3rd XI in East Midland Premier Division, 4th XI in the Central League Midlands Premier Division, 5th & 6th XI’s in Central League East Midland Premier Division, 7th XI in Central League NE Division One and the 8th XI in Central League NE Division Two.
The 1st XI have decided to enter the EH Men’s Cup again this year.
This year it is vital the club pulls together and supports all teams if we are to be successful and have an enjoyable season. 1st XI: Coach BEN LAMB Assistant Coach TBC
Captain RICHARD KITCHEN VC NEILL SLANE Manager STEVE MILLS
Slazenger EHL Men’s Conference North 1st Half of season Fixtures:
Sat 29th August Telford 12pm & Melton 3pm (H) Friendlies
Sat 5th Sept West Bridgford (A) New Pitch Opening
Sun 6th Sept Olton & WW 12pm & Bournville 2pm (H) Friendlies
Sat 12th Sept Northampton Saints 1pm (H)
Sun 13th Sept 10k Charity Run
Sun 20th Sept EHL NC Begins - Barford Tigers (H) 2:00pm
Sat 26th Sept Deeside Ramblers (H)
Sat 3rd Oct Doncaster (A)
Sun 4th Oct EH Cup Rd 2 TBC
Sat 10th Oct Harborne (H)
Sun 18th Oct Sheffield Hallam (A)
Sat 24th Oct Formby (H)
Sun 1st Nov EH Cup Rd 3 TBC
Sun 8th Nov Leek (A)
Sun 15th Nov Durham University (H) 2:00pm
Sat 21st Nov Sheffield University Bankers (A)
Sun 22nd Nov EH Cup Rd 4 TBC
Sun 29th Nov Deeside Ramblers (A)
Ben Lamb and his squad are keen the club gets behind them as they attempt to move on from last season and be extremely competitive this season. The support is vital for all involved. We have a stronger squad this season which gives us a real opportunity to be involved at the right end of the league and strive for more success.

2nd XI: Capt MATT ROWE VC TOM LEATHERLAND
3rd XI: Capt STEVE MILLS VC BEN REDFERN
4th XI: Capt BEN THATCHER VC ANDY LILES
5th XI: Capt JAMES BROWN VC STUART HUMPHRIS
6th XI: Capt JAMES BELL VC TBC
7th XI: Capt ROBIN PEACH VC JOHN BELL
8th XI: Capt STEVE FORD VC ROGER CARTER
It is also important we keep the website updated with information and captains are encouraged to make sure this happens.

DTZ Midland League Fixtures begin on Saturday 3rd October 2009.
The intention this year is to help keep all members up to date with all teams’ fixtures and results by placing them on a notice board in the clubhouse.
It is also important we keep the website updated with information and captains are encouraged to make sure this happens.

Juniors
We have to make an effort to complete all BMSC Membership Application Forms for all our junior players who have not completed them. That means during September we need to distribute and collect the new forms to all junior players at Training sessions. It is a legal requirement we have these details on file and we must make every effort to do it. There is no joining fee.

Selection/Committee Meeting
The first selection meeting of the season will be held on Wednesday 26th August @ 8pm as part of a committee meeting. Selection will then follow in future weeks at 9pm in the BMSC clubhouse each Tuesday after training, unless a committee meeting is to be held that week.

Shirts (BHC 1908-2008)
Only a few left! BHC Centenary Shirts have been produced and all members are encouraged to be seen supporting the club and wearing them with pride while helping to promote our club.

BHC Dinner Dance 2010
Thank you to all those members who attended our end of season celebration in May. However, total numbers were disappointing and hopefully we can help rectify this by organising things a little earlier this season!?

Events
We encourage members to support events held throughout our centenary season and if anyone wishes to run an event then we are more than happy to help them.

I wish all members an extremely enjoyable and successful centenary season. Play nicely!

Mozza