Dear All,
We will be holding trials for both Men and Women on the following dates:
Sunday 23rd January, 10am - 12am, CCAB
Sunday 30th January, 10am - 12am, CCAB
The coaches are putting together some fun routines for the day and there
will also be some fitness work. If you are unable to come along on either
date but are interested in playing 1st XI, please let me or your captain
know. Whilst skill is obviously important, we will also be placing more
emphasis on commitment this year so we can develop our strategy and set
pieces.
Cheers,
Richard
Monday, 17 January 2011
Wednesday, 5 January 2011
January Newsletter
I hope you all had a great festive season and are recharged for the New Year! Training restarts this week and there are some significant changes to the league this year - see below for details.
TrainingTraining will resume on Wednesday 5th January, 7pm at Hockey Village. Bring a white shirt and a dark/maroon shirt for an informal knock-about to get back into the swing of things.
AGM
We will hold our AGM sometime in January - details to be advised. A full agenda will be sent in due course. If you are keen to get involved at all, please email enquiries@tornadoshockey.org.
SHF League in 2011
There are a couple of major changes to this year...
First, the Men's Division One will take place March - June, in parallel to the Men's Premier and the Ladies competition.
Secondly, for both the men and women, the top 4 teams of Div 1 will play-off against the top 4 teams of the Premiership to show who is truly the best team in Singapore!
Thursday, 2 December 2010
President's Christmas Message
Dear Fellow Tornados, Family and Friends of Tornados,
The last couple of years have seen Tornados Hockey Club grow from one team to three men’s and a ladies team. This indeed speaks volumes of your participation and continuous support in the various activities, carnivals, tours and social activities.
Thank you all the team captains, team officials, family and friends for being on hand to see our teams participate in various events. A big thank you to the coaches who have contributed their expertise and time to bring success to the club. The Social committee has added more excitement and activities. Thanking our partners and sponsors for the support. Thank you all.
Like to extend a very warm welcome to all new members, players and their families. For members who have returned home, our sincere appreciation and bon voyage. Your contributions and support have been very encouraging. We wish you all success and look forward to you joining us again when you are back in Singapore.
The coming years will be more challenging times as we work towards achieving more success and more activities for all. The success of our activities and participation will I believe leave a lasting legacy for Tornados Hockey Singapore and for future generations of administrators and players to build on. Lets all continue to work collectively and in the spirit of the warm friendship and camaraderie, which we enjoy to ensure this lasting legacy.
May I wish all of you, your families and loved ones the blessings and good tidings of Christmas and everything you wish for yourselves in the New Year especially Peace, Good Health, Happiness and many good sporting years ahead.
Ps.Team captains/officials, could you please forward to all who I may have missed in above list.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
A very big Thank you and best regards,
Jerry Jernayal Singh.
Tornados Hockey Club, Singapore.
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Awards Night - Fri 10 Dec 2010
Tornados Hockey Club Awards Night
Friday 10th December 2010, 7:30pm
Upstairs at Harry's Bar, Boat Quay
Entrance is SGD 35 in advance or SGD 40 on the door, which includes buffet food and happy hour prices all night.
Full details and sign up here: http://tornadosawards2010.
Full details and sign up here: http://tornadosawards2010.
It is that time of year again folks!
Get on your finest going-out clobber and join all of your Tornados friends for The Tornados Hockey Club end-of-year Awards Night!
Please join us at Harry's Boat Quay for a night full of fun and entertainment! Highlights include 'Team of the Year', 'Player of the Year' and 'Personality of the Year' Who will win?!? Come down and find out!
Tornados Hockey Club nights out are always ones to be remembered! Tornados teams have lit-up Singapore Hockey this year and we feel it is time to celebrate in true style!
Ticket prices include good quality buffet grub as well as the usual fun found at a Tornados social event!
SEE YOU THERE FOLKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Regards,
The Social Committee
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Chix: Fantastic Four!!!
Still reeling from their exploits in Vietnam, the Chix could muster only four brave souls for their game against Jensonites in the Singapore Indoor League.
And so Gemma, Chris, Lauren and Lou gingerly, and somewhat lethargically, stepped onto the pitch to play against a full compliment of 10 young things including a keeper.
The Chix started brightly and were 1-0 up within seconds thanks to a link up between Chris and Gemma, started by Lauren.
Lou, Player of the Match, was superb in defence and kept the entire Jensonites front line at bay for most of the first half. The Chix conceded a penalty goal and 2 short corners but with Gemma's 2 additional field goals the half time score was 3-3.
Some canny tactics, combined with a team spirit still fizzing from the weekend and buoyed by determined support from Lauren and Chris, enabled Gemma to sneak 2 more in a tight second half without reply.
All four players were outstanding and they thoroughly deserved their 5-3 victory.
And so Gemma, Chris, Lauren and Lou gingerly, and somewhat lethargically, stepped onto the pitch to play against a full compliment of 10 young things including a keeper.
The Chix started brightly and were 1-0 up within seconds thanks to a link up between Chris and Gemma, started by Lauren.
Lou, Player of the Match, was superb in defence and kept the entire Jensonites front line at bay for most of the first half. The Chix conceded a penalty goal and 2 short corners but with Gemma's 2 additional field goals the half time score was 3-3.
Some canny tactics, combined with a team spirit still fizzing from the weekend and buoyed by determined support from Lauren and Chris, enabled Gemma to sneak 2 more in a tight second half without reply.
All four players were outstanding and they thoroughly deserved their 5-3 victory.
Monday, 8 November 2010
1s Make Hard Work of C&C Win
The Rhinos kept their charge to the playoffs on track but made hard work of a 4-3 win over 10 man and second-placed C&C.
THC were a goal up within 2 minutes, thanks to some determined play from Neil, battling into the oppo circle. The new-look formation clicked together smoothly from the start as the Tornados continued to build a 3-0 lead thanks to goals from Adam and Barney.
As the rain and drizzle continued to fall, and the unpenalised stick tackles continued to fly from C&C, the Tornados lost their shape and let their opponents back into the game. They were soon struggling with a 3-3 scoreline, despite an outstanding performance from Paddy, Joran and John in front of an impressive Gary in goal.
Barney, Passan and Kamran had been linking up beautifully all through the game and THC had them to thank for all 3 points as Kam jinked his way along the back line, played the ball with precision across the goal to Barney who, with just 8 minutes to go, dinked the ball cheekily between his legs for his second and THC's fourth.
The Rhinos then hung on to collect all 3 points, stake a strong claim for 3rd place in the league and make a statement of intent about the playoffs.
THC were a goal up within 2 minutes, thanks to some determined play from Neil, battling into the oppo circle. The new-look formation clicked together smoothly from the start as the Tornados continued to build a 3-0 lead thanks to goals from Adam and Barney.
As the rain and drizzle continued to fall, and the unpenalised stick tackles continued to fly from C&C, the Tornados lost their shape and let their opponents back into the game. They were soon struggling with a 3-3 scoreline, despite an outstanding performance from Paddy, Joran and John in front of an impressive Gary in goal.
Barney, Passan and Kamran had been linking up beautifully all through the game and THC had them to thank for all 3 points as Kam jinked his way along the back line, played the ball with precision across the goal to Barney who, with just 8 minutes to go, dinked the ball cheekily between his legs for his second and THC's fourth.
The Rhinos then hung on to collect all 3 points, stake a strong claim for 3rd place in the league and make a statement of intent about the playoffs.
Monday, 1 November 2010
Kiwis win inaugral Agro Cup
Picture this: sunday afternoon, Hockey Village awash with players, supporters and families, the BBQ sizzliong away and some high quality hockey from within the club. Well, if you were there, that picture would be imbedded in your mind right now!
Sunday 31st Oct was time for the inaugral Agro Cup, and event put together by the social committee in order to honour a leaving legand, Stephen "Agro" Whitton. Agro heads back to New Zealand in order to see just how green his fingers are, and drags Mrs Agro and Agro Boy and Agro Girl along with him. Agro has been a stalwart of the club for many years now, and helped move the club to the position it is in now: mens teams in 3 divisions, Ladies Champions in 2010, a second ladies team joining in 2011, and a great mix of expat and local covering the most time zones in the world.
With that in mind, the Agro Cup was formulated in order to show that aspect of the club. Teams from England, New Zealand, the Celts, Europe and Asia (including Australia) competed in a 6-a-side round robin competition over a few hours at Hockey Village. The spirit of the day was exciting hockey, and that spirit held through until late int eh evening.
The games were never one-sided, some close games throughout. The fantastic atmosphere brought together some players throughout the leagues. A big hand to the goalies who jumped, saved and showed what a depth of goal keeping talent we have in Tornados.
The final between the top two teams ended up with New Zealand versus England, for which the kiwis came away 2-1 winners.
The day was ended with a sausage sizzle by Dr Bob, speaches from President Jerry, Agro and Fishy, and a comemorative No 11 jersey was handed over to Agro for his potting shed. The day must have been hot, there was a lot of sweat running around during those speahes and the farewells!
A great family day yet again at Hockey Village, and a big thanks to all that made it possible: Fishy and Kirsten and the rest fo the social committe for getting the day together, Richard for orgnaising the teams and play order, Dr Bob for the sausage sizzle, Vear for the pitch and bar work and all that came along to show their repects to Agro.
The Agro Cup is now planned as an annual event. See you next year - or next tournament!
Sunday 31st Oct was time for the inaugral Agro Cup, and event put together by the social committee in order to honour a leaving legand, Stephen "Agro" Whitton. Agro heads back to New Zealand in order to see just how green his fingers are, and drags Mrs Agro and Agro Boy and Agro Girl along with him. Agro has been a stalwart of the club for many years now, and helped move the club to the position it is in now: mens teams in 3 divisions, Ladies Champions in 2010, a second ladies team joining in 2011, and a great mix of expat and local covering the most time zones in the world.
With that in mind, the Agro Cup was formulated in order to show that aspect of the club. Teams from England, New Zealand, the Celts, Europe and Asia (including Australia) competed in a 6-a-side round robin competition over a few hours at Hockey Village. The spirit of the day was exciting hockey, and that spirit held through until late int eh evening.
The games were never one-sided, some close games throughout. The fantastic atmosphere brought together some players throughout the leagues. A big hand to the goalies who jumped, saved and showed what a depth of goal keeping talent we have in Tornados.
The final between the top two teams ended up with New Zealand versus England, for which the kiwis came away 2-1 winners.
The day was ended with a sausage sizzle by Dr Bob, speaches from President Jerry, Agro and Fishy, and a comemorative No 11 jersey was handed over to Agro for his potting shed. The day must have been hot, there was a lot of sweat running around during those speahes and the farewells!
A great family day yet again at Hockey Village, and a big thanks to all that made it possible: Fishy and Kirsten and the rest fo the social committe for getting the day together, Richard for orgnaising the teams and play order, Dr Bob for the sausage sizzle, Vear for the pitch and bar work and all that came along to show their repects to Agro.
The Agro Cup is now planned as an annual event. See you next year - or next tournament!
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