Following the excitement of last weekend’s Super Cup, the stage is perfectly set for the opening weekend of the Leinster season and specifically for our men’s firsts and seconds and the junior sections who all return to action.
The firsts produced some great hockey, winning the title that returned to the club after a four-year absence and they will hope to carry that form into the 2013/14 campaign. They start off with a tough derby encounter against Corinthian at 1pm on the front pitch with a slightly new look. Paul Fitzpatrick has joined the coaching team with Joe Brennan as they aim to push on from last year’s encouraging season. Irish international Jonny Bruton has also joined the squad and will bring his strength and conditioning expertise to the table.
The 2nds start their season in division two against Pembroke following promotion last term. The 3rds, 4ths and 5ths will contest the Johnson/Walker Cup with their league seasons starting in a fortnight’s time. The 3s and 5s were also promoted last year so this is the perfect opportunity to get in gear for the new season.
It all makes for exciting times at the club with plenty of social events on the horizon. The Cocktail Party is on October 19 while we have the Dream Auction on November 15. Come up and join the fun!
Stephen Findlater Mens Captain
Last weekends SuperCup was a great opening to what I have no doubt will be a memorable season!
This year myself and Stephen aim to bring hockey firmly back onto the priority list. With the new structure we couldnt be in a better place to do this. With the schedule jammed with top hockey and the bar jammed on Saturday night it was exactly the start we wanted!
Socially we have great plans, the 1st of which is the Great Gatsby themed cocktail party on the 19th of October, the all important Dream Auction fundraiser on the 15th of November and a pavilion lunch before Christmas. Each of these events is open to all, including junior parents. We want our club to be a second home to all our members families so that Three Rock becomes known for our warm welcomes as well as our top class facilities.
With all our senior coaches on board its not long now til the serious stuff kicks off! Everyone has been working hard during the summer and in pre-season to ensure every player gets the most out of their time here. Im delighted that 2 of our senior coaches will also be coaching the juniors as this will ensure continuity throughout our ranks.
Best of luck to every single player, from juniors to vets and enjoy every minute! We hope to see all the pavilion members and some full families up supporting and enjoying the facilities throughout the season. I look forward to making some new friends and catching up with old ones and hope you will all join me in doing the same!
Siobhan Madeley, Ladies Club Captain
Hi All,
Greetings to all for the start of the new hockey season. I am sure you are refreshed and ready for 2013-2014 after the Summer break, definitely one to remember as far as good weather is concerned. To those returning from last season and to any new members, I would like to extend a huge welcome.
The very best of luck to the players, coaches and managers this year. I wish you success in your matches. Enjoy both the hockey and the camaraderie afterwards. Here’s to a successful season for all the sections- Ladies, Men, Juniors and Vets.
I am looking forward to seeing (and hearing) pavilion members on the sidelines, supporting all the teams, having a chat and making the most of our great facilities for a sociable “gathering”, to use the phrase of the moment.
Thanks to the Council and Committee members and other volunteers for their continuing work to make TRR run smoothly. Let us all do our best to show our appreciation by supporting the club functions. The Great Gatsby theme of the annual Cocktail Party on 19th October should bring out all the glamour.
Welcome, once again, to the new hockey season.
Ailis Kennedy
TRR President.
