Watsonians Hockey Club
SUPPORT OUR CLUB - VOLUNTEER TO HELP AT THE EDINBURGH MARATHON!
Help support the club's fund-raising efforts by volunteering at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival on Saturday 26th May.
Watsonians have been asked to provide a number of helpers in the finishing tent - and in return, the event organisers will donate money to the club.
This is a great opportunity to support a brilliant event, while helping the club out at the same time. If you are interested, please email gusfh@hotmail.co.uk and either Gus, Cat or Steph from the newly-elected social team will get back to you.
SUBS INCREASE AGREED
At the Annual General Meeting on Monday 14th May it was agreed that adult playing subscrtiption rates will rise for next season to £250 for full adult rate and £180 for the student
and under-22 rate. To get a sub renewal from click on the link below. If you wish to know the reasons for the second rise in two seasons please email Kerr who will answer any questions.
MEN'S 1s THRASH CALA ENROUTE TO TOP DIVISION
Men's 1st XI 2012, promoted to Div 1 (pic A. Ross)
Ladies' 1sCongratulations to the Men’s 1st XI who defeated local rivals CALA Edinburgh 4-1 at Peffermill on Sunday 6th May 2012 in the Play-off, sealing a return to the top division. Calum Wood's charges dominated the game and scored four exceptional goals to gain the reward for all their work since last July. The opening goal was scored by Craig Beattie and further strikes from Skipper Magnus Ferrier and Coach Wood put 'Sonians three up after 15 minutes. CALA got a goal back in the second half before veteran poacher Malcolm Reid sealed the promotion.
The Ladies' 1s were very unlucky in their Play-off, losing out 2-0 to Western Wildcats. They played very well and can be very proud of their season's achievements.
Thanks to all the supporters who came along to cheer both teams on.
THE BIGGEST SPORTING EVENT ON SATURDAY 19th MAY 2012 WILL BE...
WATSONIANS HOCKEY CLUB ANNUAL DINNER
Myreside Clubrooms
Time 7.15pm
Disco until 1 am
Tickets £24
Please email watsoniansocial@gmail.com with your ticket order by Friday 4th May 2012. Please tell us in your email of any dietary needs which you have (we must let the clubrooms know in advance of the evening). It is really important that you send us an email so that we can confirm numbers in advance of the evening.
Under 18s - We are sorry, but this event is only open to club members who are in 6th year of school or who have left. If you are in 6th year but are under 18 please let us know in your email as we must ask your parents to give us written authority to allow you to attend the dinner.
LADIES' 2 LOSS TO MILNE CRAIG CLYDESDALE WESTERN II
Sonians’ ladies 2s travelled through to Glasgow on Saturday 21 of April to play Milne Craig Clydesdale Western II in their last game of the season. This game was always going to be challenge as the Western ladies’ are the runaway winners of the reserve league.
Despite several fantastic opportunities it took Western more than 10 minutes to get their first goal. Half-time score 3-0 to Western.
Western pressed hard in the second half and were rewarded with 5 more goals, most of which came from short corners which they took with the precision of a 1st class team.
Watsonians did have a few opportunities in the Western circle but these were easily dealt with by the Western defence who have only conceded 3 goals over the full season.
The whole team played well, but special mention must go to Nikki in goals who had a busy afternoon.
Final score Western 8 - Watsonians 0
MEN'S PRE-SEASON TOURS IN PLACE
The Men's 1 have already got an ambitious pre-season plan in place for next year. Tours have been organised to Leeds and Tynemouth from 24-26th August and to Belfast from 31st August to 2nd September. These trips will include a mixture of training and games and any new players wanting to join 'Sonians 1st XI squad for next season should pencil these dates into the diary. Fundraising events for the trip will take place over the summer, watch this space for details.
LADIES' 4s WIN TWICE TO STAVE OFF RELEGATION
The Ladies' 4s won two games this weekend to ensure they won their fight against relegation. On Saturday they beat Edinburgh Uni 7s 2-1, the goals coming courtesy of a Leanne Ferguson double. On Sunday they recorded an emphatic 5-2 win over Fidra thanks to a stellar performance from Kirsty Cameron who netted four goals with Leanne Ferguson getting her third of the weekend with the other strike.
200 CLUB
The April winner of the 200 Club was our Nikki Robertson. She picked up £40 but you have to be in it to win it. Join us by clicking on the form below.
MYRESIDE MEMBERSHIP FORM
Please can all WHC members fill out and return the Myreside Membership Form. Myreside is a private club and we all need to be members to use the facility. There is no charge for the WHC members so please make sure you tick the correct box in the form indicating you are an invited member or non-playing member of the Sports Section. If you are a Watsonian please tick that section too.
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