Div 3 result: Tornados 1 IA 1

The Div 3 mens team came away with a well fought 1-1 draw with the Indian Association early Sunday morning (well, anytime on Sunday morning is early!)

The first half was a scrappy affair with both teams complaining loudly to the umpires over several issues, and though the strange (through these rose-tinted specs) decisions kept coming, the game played on. The shin-padless IA no 7 capitalised on his light feet and wove through the Tornados defence with stick, ball and feet to slot in the opening goal half way through the first half.

Tornados stuck to their guns and carried on making clever decisions out of defence, and the second half started brightly with some good interplay between Sharoull and Daenan showed the Tornados weren't beaten yet. IA had sporadic attacks including a couple of PCs, but still the defence held. One tight moment with 10 mins to go saw the goalie keep the ball out and Tornados in the game. As the clock ran down, Tornados started putting together some fine, urgent hockey which ended with a fine hit forward collected by Richard Goddard and flicked left to Naveen. Naveen then slotted the ball lovely into the top of the net, bringing the scores equal at 69 mins. The urgency continued but just not enough time to get that second goal.

The beers were again well earned, and Calyton came away with MoM.

Thanks again to the supporters/managers, and we look forward to next weeks game (4:30pm, v Sikhs SC at Sengkang P2, Saturday 25th September, with the Beaz on pitch 1 playing IA at the same time).

Killer Beez really do sting!!

The Killer Beez found their form again to run out comfortable winners against the Cheeseheads. Goals either half of the break from Dr Fungus and a short corner strike from French Billy, on his debut after promotion from the 1's, saw the Beez win 3-0. Garfield at the back remained a noisy spectator for most of the game.

Notable mentions go out to Towners for trying to hatch the ball and Kotters for his frequent visits to the big white telephone in the changing rooms.

Hockey this weekend

Hi Tornados followers,

Tornados teams play three games on this weekend, with the game that was due to tonight being postponed by the SHF earlier this week. All games move to SengKang for the weekend, and will continue to be there for most games from now on. The pitches are great, having had both the Youth Hockey World Cup and Youth Olympics on them in the last year, but as we all know, it takes an age to get there. If you are going, make sure you plan in travel time.

Both the Div 1 and Killer Beaz, take on the mighty Orangemen this weekend. The KB's, by league position, seem evenly matched, with the Dutch being one position below the Killer Beaz. See them in action on Saturday 18th Sept, 4:30pm.

Div 1 team are lying second, with a won 2 drawn 2 record, and come up against a Dutch team yet to gain a point from their games. The game is on Sunday 19th Sept at 6pm.

The Div 3 team are in a loose sandwich between the two games, coming up against the Indian Association at 10:30am, Sunday 19th Sept. We know what IA are like, but a promise good turn out in numbers should bolster the team and make the game a lot easier than recent ones.

For info, Div3 team have had 2 reasons to be cheerful this week: first, the SHF overturned an 8-1 drubbing against JFA due to ineligible players, handing the Tondados a 3-0 win. That moved them to 3rd place. OK, it was won by default, but the team are anxious to capitalise on such leaps. Secondly, the dreaded Friday night game against CSC at SengKang was postponed by the SHF. The re-scheduled game is to be confirmed, but is likely to be at Delta on a Thursday night, much easier for everyone to get to.

Get your pom poms out boys and girls, and give the Tornados a cheers!

Tornados Hockey Social News

Dear All,

Just a quick couple of 'save the dates' for upcoming Tornados Hockey Club social events and functions:

Tornados Halloweeeeeeeeeeeeeeen Party!

When: Saturday 30th October, 2010 - 7.30pm till late!

Where: Harrys @ Boat Quay

Details: Fancy Dress!

(Pricing & ticketing to be announced............)

'The Agro Cup!'

When: Sunday 31st October, 2010 - 2pm onwards

Where: Hockey Village

Details: Intra-club 'State-of-Origin' tournament

These dates are FIRM in the diary. More information on registration for both events to follow soon........

GO TORNADOS!!!!!!!

Best wishes,

Fishy (Social Sec)

Quiz Night Write-up

For those of you who were at the Quiz Night, you might be interested to read the write-up and photos in the KC Dat Magazine.

You can download it from here.

Charity Hockey Game Fri 8th Oct

Hi Tornados Members and supporters,

Tornados HC in collaboration with SCC and The Dutch Club and sanctionned by the SHF will be organising a Charity Game :

"Foreign Talent All Stars " vs Singapore National Team.

The game is in Support for the Floods victims in Pakistan. Why Pakistan? Because it's a hockey Nation and we as a hockey fraternity can help them.

I hope we can full support from the THC Members. We will be looking for some volunteers to run drinks stall, collect money and run activities.

Thank You

Frenchy.

New Committee (Provisional)

Dear Tornados,

A new committee structure has been proposed to better cope with a larger, more active club and, of course, the impending departure of Agro, our rudder for so many years.

This is in no way meant to exclude anyone so, if you are keen to get involved, please step up as we always need more help.

The intent is to put this new structure in place in September to see how it goes, make adjustments as necessary and formally ratify it at the AGM in January.

Please feel free to contact anyone below if you have any questions or suggestions.

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President - Jerry Singh

Secretary - TJ and
Assistant Secretary - TBC from the men's section
Keep records, liaise with ROS, SHF, new membership enquiries, website, book astro

Treasurer - Richard Ayres
Propose subs, plan budget, handle transactions, liaise with IRAS

Social Secretary - Gareth Fish
To be assisted by a Social Committee, comprising of the captain or nominated representative from each team. Major events shall be:
- Start of Season Party before the Ladies League
- Mid Season Party between the Leagues
- Awards Night at end of Men's League
- Intra-Club State of Origin Mixed Cup

Tour Secretary - Kirsten
Liaise with various tournament organisers and to nominate/assist organisers for individual tours

Quartermaster  - Tony
Ordering kit and equipment

Ladies's Representative - Rotating
The Ladies will have their own sub-committee to reflect the fact that their league is at a different time from the men, and will provide one member for each committee meeting. This committee will also be on hand to assist the Club Committee as necessary.