Monday, July 26, 2010
Varsity Hockey Op-Shop Ball
The Varsity Hockey Op-Shop Ball is back! Head down to the op-shop and spend a couple of dollars on a pimping suit or retro dress for one of the social nights of the year. This year is bigger and better as we have a live band for the evening - The Binding Junos!
Tickets cost $20 and should be purchased beforehand at trainings (there may be a limited number of door sales but don’t bet on it). Beverages of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic varieties as well as some finger food will be provided. Dress up or feel left out!
What: Op-Shop Ball
When: Saturday 14th August 2010, 8pm - 12 midnight
Where: Gallagher Hockey Centre Pavilion
Tickets: $20 at trainings, ask a committee member or email secretary@varsityhockey.co.nz to reserve a ticket.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Ben Gilby-Todd Memorial Match
CBD University Premier Men vs Suburbs Premier Men
Saturday 8 May 2010 at 3:10pm
Turf 1, Gallagher Hockey Centre
This match is for a trophy donated by the Gilby-Todd family, in remembrance of Ben Gilby-Todd, who played for the Suburbs Piako Premier Men’s team and also the CBD University Premier Men’s team.
This is an annual event to be played between these two teams.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Determined Challenge make history
Since their promotion to the Reserve Grade, Challenge University have seldom had a week where they have not been up against it. This weekend was no different with their opposition, New World being a perennial bogey team of sorts for other Varsity teams since time immemorial. It was well known that New World’s experience, skill, and aggressive playing style were a force to be reckoned with. But when it was mentioned that their strikers were good enough to make any keeper obsolete, Steve “Don’t Call Me Steven” Peter (Challenge’s Captain and goalie) was heard to say: “Bugger that”.
The Challenge boys were always going to be struggling with only 12 players available for the game, and indeed the first ten minutes brought territory and possession dominance from New World, with repeated attacks on the student’s goal. The situation was made dire with an injury to defender Chris Beswick, who broke his hand in a goal circle melee.
With the subs bench depleted entirely, things were looking bad for the Varsity boys. However, after some slick midfield buildup, Ben “Ginger Beards Are Back” Walsh managed to wrong-foot the New World goalie and smoked a spectacular diving reverse to put Challenge in the lead. That goal was a turning point in the match, with the Challenge midfield of Nick, Mehul, and Rich tearing up the New World defence, and the fullbacks and halves holding the black and yellow strikers at bay.
Challenge had a narrow 1-0 lead at half time, and knew that the 2nd half could be one of the toughest 35mins of hockey they had ever played, with no available subs and a very fired up New World side. However the beginning of the half brought yet more of the champagne hockey from earlier, with the forwards making repeated attacks into the opposition 25’, and the strong screening reducing New World to long, marginal passing.
The pressure mounted, and eventually another goal was added to the tally with Mitchell Woodhouse making the most of a miscued pass into the circle and some terrible judgement from the New World keeper. This goal fired up the senior team even further and resulted in some frayed tempers and a sin-binning. Kieren “Goal Celebrations Are For Fags” Sisam made the most of this with a magnificent deflection off a long ball beating the keeper altogether, in one of the most spectacular goals in the history of the competition.
The final score of 3-0 not only reflected the heart and determination of the Challenge players, but also made history, as no Challenge side (or its equivalent) have ever beaten New World.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Trial Dates for 2010
Trial dates have been confirmed for 2010. All trials will be at the St Pauls turf
Sat 27 February. Men: 1-3pm, Women 3-5pm
Sat 6 March. Women: 1-3pm, Men 3-5pm
Sunday 14 March. Men: 1-3pm, Women 3-5pm
Please arrive half an hour before the start of your trial to register your contact details and sign up for a trial team. Bibs will be provided so alternate coloured clothing is not required. Hope to see you all there!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Prizegiving 2009 coming soon
There’s been a bit of a hiccup with prizegiving dates, but we can now announce that prizegiving will be on Friday 2nd October at The Hog on Hood Street. Sorry to those who have been told earlier dates, but we should now be able to celebrate with our Midlands players as well as giving more time to organise a fun evening.
Presentations will take place about 8pm, so come on down after work (or after class) and spend some quality time together with teammates and friends. Five dollars at the door will get you drink deals, finger food, prizes, good company and more. Hope to see you there!