Entries from April 2003

Great News For Ladies Roller-Hockey in the UK

April 24th, 2003 · Comments Off

“I’m pleased to announce some great news for Ladies Roller Hockey” said Claire Currey, National Co-ordinator of the Ladies U13’s and Senior Ladies Leagues, and also Captain of England Ladies. “Northern Stars have received a large grant to promote Ladies Rollerhockey specifically in the Midlands/North catchment area.
It will help the northern regional teams and provide [...]

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Easter Ref’s Course Success!

April 24th, 2003 · Comments Off

Over the Easter weekend the NRHA held a referees course at Lipson RHC in Plymouth. We had 1 grade 2, 1 grade 3, 3 provisional and 8 potential referees on both days, a total of 13 people.
Sue and Andy Grant along with the help of club members did an excellent job of arranging this event. [...]

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It’s All About Kid’s!!!!

April 24th, 2003 · Comments Off

“If our sport is to start growing again people have to wake up and start working actively to recruit kids to the sport!” said Kos Galtos, NRHA Marketing Director. “I keep on getting advice from people on what has to be done at the Elite end of our sport and it seems most people would [...]

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Plans to streamline Sport England announced

April 23rd, 2003 · Comments Off

The Chief Executive of Sport England Roger Draper today announced that staff
numbers at Sport England are to be reduced from an original establishment of
570 to around 250 as part of a restructuring which will put more investment
directly into sport.
The move is aimed at increasing the proportion of Government and Lottery
funding going directly to sport at [...]

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NorthEast Schoolboys Roll on

April 22nd, 2003 · Comments Off

The North East Team, remain unbeaten after Saturdays Schoolboys Inter Regional tournament. Despite fielding a weakened team without Middlesbrough’s Graeme Stewart due to work commitments they won 2 games against South East Counties achieved a creditable draw against a strong Eastern Counties team.
Garry Reynolds (Team Organiser) commented “Once again the players played with discipline and [...]

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Tags: Regional

April 22nd, 2003 · Comments Off

The weekends Minors Fixture is not being held at Retford Leisure Centre as previously advised, instead it will be at the followiing address with a 9.30 start
Portland Leisure Centre
Muskham Street
The Meadow
Nottingham
NG2 2HB
If you have any questions, please email me at lonsdalepeter@hotmail.com

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Referees Course

April 19th, 2003 · Comments Off

REFEREE COURSE – Saturday 7th June 2003
We are aware that although there has been an increase in “working” referees, some clubs are still without any, and also “parents” have approached us – maybe in your club? Who wish to begin refereeing.
We are working together with the England Schoolboy squad management to offer your members –parents, [...]

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HBU vs MIDD – Grudges?

April 17th, 2003 · Comments Off

In response to PRH’s request to players, officials and spectators to send in your match reports, Sam Jackson of HBU mailed PRH to clarify the result of the HBU versus Middlesbrough game.
“The game wasn’t nearly A draw as suggested by Peter. We as HBU also had unexperienced players playing such as myself who played most [...]

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National Cup Finals – Venue Announced

April 17th, 2003 · Comments Off

The NRHA today announced that in conjunction with the Northern Counties Region, the NRHA would be holding the National Cup Finals in the North-East of England, at
The Pavillion Sports Centre,
Thornaby New Town Centre,
Thornaby
Cleveland
TS17 9EW
“Middlesbrough used this centre some years ago for our International Tournament” said Neville Black, President of the NCRHA.

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Disciplines & Disputes Officer – Temporary Appointment

April 16th, 2003 · Comments Off

Tony Czifra, Director of Competitions & Officials today announced the temporary appointment of a Disciplines & Disputes Officer to assist the NRHA.
“The National Leagues are very demanding, and for the NRHA to keep on top of things in terms of keeping the Cards & Disciplinary Tally up to date and making teams aware of which [...]

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