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Magazine 12 - October 2007

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 08:41:55 GMT

The latest version of the club magazine is now available to download - go to the downloads page.

U18 boys are national indoor champions!

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:11:53 GMT

Congratulations to our boys for this great achievement, in a thrilling final, where they beat Bromsgrove School on strokes. More information and photos to follow soon!

Men's 1s promoted back to the Premier Division!

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:07:47 GMT

A gut-wrenching 2-1 win at Old Georgians, and with Old Loughtonians drawing, has secured our place back in the top division of English hockey after a six-season absence.

This great achievement has been made possible by a large number of people, but the congratulations of the club must go to coach John Shaw, captain Chris Hibbert, manager Jim Wallington, as well as, of course, the players. Well done!

Competing in next season's premier Division will be tough, but the club can now look forward as one of the top clubs again - hopefully joined in the EHL by our women's 1s.

The Old Georgians game was intense and closely-fought; we took at lead after 21 minutues, but OGs equalised 15 minutes into the second half. With chances at both ends, the game could have gone either way, but Rick Gay scored the winner with just five minutes left.

Team and supporters eagerly awaited the result of the Brooklands v Old Loughtonians game, which had started 30 minutes later, and then the call came through: they had drawn, handing us the title.

Ladies' 1s promoted to EHL!

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:12:55 GMT

The ladies' 1st team have propelled themselves into the national league for the first time, after a stunning performance at the EHL play-offs in Bristol.

This achievement, as the club is marking the 25th year of the ladies' section, comes shortly after the men's return to the EHL Premier Division, and places Southgate in the small group of top clubs with both their men's and women's teams playing in the EHL.

Congratulations go to the players, captain Emma Kingstone, coach James Duthie, and all those who have helped to build this success. With a large contingent of home-grown U18s, this is proof of what has been achieved after ten years' hard work by Liz Moss, Matt McDonnell, and all the others involved in our superb junior section.

Already first-time champions of the South League, the girls had to play a series of five matches over three weekends, with two of the six teams involved ending up in the EHL. With four points in the bag after two games, the ladies' 1st team travelled to Bristol for the Bank Holiday weekend to play the remaining three games.

The first match was a hugely disappointing 3-0 loss to Horsham, whom we had outplayed, but who had put their chances away when we hadn't. The result put us into a difficult position, and the following day's match was pretty much do or die.

As it turned out, the girls put on a superb performance, completely outclassing Springfields UCLAN, and the 6-1 scoreline showing that there were no problems finding the net. With goal difference playing an important part of this small competition, this single result put us into second place behind the leaders Horsham, with one match to go.

In the final match, we still had to beat Matlock, so there was enormous tension as the most important match in the women's section's history started. Mercifully the goals came relatively easily, and by half time it was 2-0, ending at 5-1. The large crowd of Southgate supporters joined in the champagne celebrations and photo-taking.

The team will play next season in one of three EHL regional divisions below the women's Premier Division. To be just one division away from the top flight is an truly momentous achievement, for a side which were playing county hockey just 3 seasons ago.

Southgate featured on BBC London

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:46:26 GMT

Club stalwarts Liz and Matt were interviewed as part of a short live package on the Olympics (Dec 2 2008) - click here to view the clip (videoed from TV).

Chris Hibbert appointed men's 1s coach

Wed, 27 May 2009 11:28:10 GMT

We're delighted to announce Chris' appointment. The press release reads:

A father and son coaching team is taking over the reins at Southgate Hockey Club.

First team goalkeeper Chris Hibbert and his father Brian are looking to steer the three-time European Cup-winning club back into the top flight next season.

Both boast a wealth of coaching experience while Chris, a South Africa international on the cusp of retirement, has an intimate knowledge of the club and the first-team set-up having played for the men's 1s for the last four seasons.

He will be head coach and his father assistant coach. They take over from former GB international and club stalwart John Shaw.

They will also head a recruitment drive for new players for the team this summer.Chris, 33, who will combine goalkeeping and coaching duties once the new season gets under way in September, said: "Getting Southgate back up into the Premier Division is going to be a real challenge, but one I’m very happy about taking on."Work is already under way to put together the best squad we can, and we’re improving the structure of the club to work more closely with our second team and the superb juniors that the club produces."

Southgate were relegated from the Premier League in March.

As well as being the team's assistant coach last season and its captain two seasons ago, Chris has coached at Spencer Hockey Club for the last two seasons, Brunel University in 2005-6 and Barnes Hounslow Ealing in 2004-5.

A top player, he won the Division One player of the season twice in row - in 2006-7 and 2007-8 - and represented his native South Africa at the Athens and Beijing Olympics Games.

His father has national coaching experience having been assistant national coach of Wales in 2005-7 and Wales U21 men's team's head coach in 2007-8.

He has coached two UK national league teams - then Premier League men's first team Teddington in 2002-3 and then national league side Oxford Hawks in 2003-4.He was also Barnes Hounslow Ealing ladies' first team coach from 2005-9 - the side finished fourth in the Conference East (formerly national division one) last season, one place behind Southgate's women's first team.

Club chairman David Lloyd-Williams said: "I’m delighted to have Chris and Brian on board.

"Chris is a popular and respected leader in the current squad and brings enormous experience from the highest level of our sport.

"The team of Chris and father Brian is a powerful combination and I’m very confident we’ll be challenging to get back into the Premier Division next season.

"I would like to pay tribute to John Shaw who has made an enormous contribution to the club in his role as men's first team coach."

Southgate Kit - shop open sat 4 Sept 1-5pm

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:02:40 GMT

Kit can be purchased from the shop. The kit shop will be open on Club day, 4 Sept, 1-5pm and on Sunday 5 Sept 10am-1pm. It is then usually open the first Sunday of each month at the Hockey Centre. Alternatively you can order kit from annmspencer@hotmail.co.uk. Download an order form and send to Ann Spencer with payment. Details are on the form.

Summer Holiday Hockey Camps

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:56:00 GMT

Junior Skills for children aged 8-11
Improvers Camp for for children aged 12-16,
Advanced Camps academy hockey players and above aged 12-16
GK Camps for junior, improver and advanced.
Download leaflet and application form. Contact liz@shcentre.co.uk

TYPE 1 - GOALKEEPERS CAMP

Junior GK Skills
CAMP 1 – 2 days, Mon 26 & Tues 27 July, CAMP 2 - 1 day, Tues 17 Aug
An fun course in goalkeeping skills For girls and boys aged 8 to 11. The course will include basic positioning and posture, left and right hand saves, 1v1s, 2v1s, kicking, pad saves. Limited number of GK kits are available. Price £25 per day (lunch is not included)

2-Day Improver GK Camp Age 12-16 CAMP 3 - Thur 28 & Fri 29 July
A course in gk skills for boys and girls who haven’t reached the dizzy heights of full Academy level hockey and are looking improve. The course will include a range of GK skills and will be tailored to the needs of the GKs attending. Price £50 per for the two days (lunch is not included).

2 day - Advanced GK Camps Age 12-16 – CAMP 4 - Wed 18 Aug & Thur 19 Aug
An intensive course in goalkeeping skills for boys and girls at Academy level and above. The course will include a range of GK skills and will be tailored to the needs of the GKs attending. Price £60 (lunch is not included).

TYPE 2 - ADVANCED CAMPS
CAMP 5- ATTACKING SKILLS, ADV - 10am- 4pm, Wed 28 & Thur 29 July
CAMP 6 DEFENDING SKILLS - ADV - 10am- 4pm, Wed 18 & Thur 19 Aug
CAMP 7 – ALL ROUND SKILLS - ADV - 10am- 4pm, Wed 25 & Thur 26 Aug
Advanced camps covering a range of skills for boys and girls aged 12 to 16, playing academy hockey and above. . If you are below this standard the improvers camps will be more appropriate. Price £60 (lunch is not included).

TYPE 3 - IMPROVERS CAMPS
CAMP 8 - 10am - 4pm, Mon 26 & Tues 27 July
CAMP 9 - 10- 4pm, Mon 16 & Tues 17 Aug
CAMP 10 – 10am- 4pm, Mon 23 & Tues 24 Aug
Intermediate camps covering on a range of basic attacking and defending skills. This camp is for boys and girls aged 12 to 16 who want to improve their skills. Price £50 (lunch is not included).

TYPE 4 - UNDER 12S HOCKEY SKILLS CAMP
CAMP 11 - 10am - 4pm, Mon 26 & Tues 27 July
CAMP 12 - 10am - 4pm, Mon 16 & Tues 17 Aug
CAMP 13 - 10am - 4pm, Mon 23 & Tues 24 Aug
A fun course of hockey skills for children of all abilities. Children will be divided into groups on the first morning and coached according to experience and ability. The course will include training and exercises designed to introduce new skills and develop technique. There will of course be lots of games and competition. This course is suitable for beginners.

TYPE 5 – Advanced Residential,
For those training at County Academy and Regional level and above. Please contact us for further details

Great Britain Ladies v Southgate M1s - Tues 23 Mar- 8pm, at Southgate

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:27:31 GMT

Great Britain's women who are preparing for the Champions Trophy, to be held in Nottingham in July, return to Southgate on Tuesday 23 March for another fixture with SHC M1s. Spectors welcome, the game starts at 8pm.

Southgate M1s v Holcombe - Sat 27 Feb, 6pm

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:33:21 GMT

With our new lights, we are now able to stage National League matches in the evening. The first will be our M1s against Holcombe on 27 Feb at 6pm. We are hoping for lots of support and will be following it with a club social at the centre for the rest of the evening.

David Vinson

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:57:37 GMT

The club is sad to report that David Vinson died yesterday, June 9th. He had been ill for some time.

David, who was 66, was our men’s first team coach through the highly successful eighties and well into the first decade of the national league.

David will be remembered for producing some of the country’s finest players, including Sean Kerly, Richard Dodds, Steve Batchelor, John Shaw, James Duthie, and many more. He was a major coaching figure in this country as well as internationally, but was especially active in the East of England. He lived in King’s Lynn – a regular 200-mile round trip to Southgate few would contemplate today – and the club benefited from a reliable stream of high quality East players. Some of these have gone onto successful coaching careers of their own, including the current England/GB ladies’ coach, Danny Kerry.

David held various coaching posts at national level at different times, including the England men's coach position (twice), and men's U21s. In 1977, he was the fourth person in the world to be appointed as an FIH Master Coach. He was a Southgate Vice-President, and was awarded our top honour, the Dunlop Award, in 1991.

Southgate Chairman David Lloyd-Williams said “David Vinson’s contribution to Southgate was considerable, as it was to the wider sport. As well as bringing us great success on the field, he cemented the club's reputation for excellence at home and abroad. He was not only a sound tactician, but in terms of personal skills, a quite brilliant innovator. His legacy can be seen today in the high quality of playing and coaching at Southgate and elsewhere”.

Jean Relou appointed as ladies first team coach

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:40:30 GMT

The club has appointed Jean Relou as the ladies' 1st team coach.

Jean, 49, who is Dutch, has extensive coaching and playing experience in the Netherlands as well as the UK, and last season coached Chelmsford ladies' 2nd team (East Prem).

A 'meet the coach' session is being arranged, for Jean to meet the players and club officials.

Following on from that, the detailed planning for the pre-season will get fully under way - for a season where we aim to get back into the national league.