Any longstanding members will hopefully know and recognize the changes that TRRHC has undergone in recent years. A new club structure has seen the creation of committee and council, with committee now being fully able to focus on hockey matters only, while the council deals with the running of the grounds and complex. This has allowed numerous developments occur, which a number of years ago would simply have not been manageable.

The most obvious examples include the first fundraiser in years, the introduction of club dinners, clear understandings of our budgets, the replacement of the front pitch, and the much needed updating of the clubhouse to name but a few.

Although we are happy with the efforts we have made, there’s a lot done and a lot more to do! To that end, we recognize the need to develop a plan to guide future committees/councils, and most importantly, all club members on where we as a club are heading. Decision such as the replacement of the back pitch, growth in membership etc., can all only be undertaken with a clear vision of what we want TRRHC to ultimately be.

With this in mind, the first steps in developing a 5 year plan are being undertaken. In order to develop we feels its important to recognize and decide where and what we want to be, by the time 2020 arrives. The most important aspect of this plan is knowing what each one of you as members wants and desires for your hockey club.

The starting point for this plan therefore is to run 1-2 open forums in the next few weeks, where all members and junior parents can attend if they wish to help us in the development of this plan. As players and parents of players, we would like you to have the strongest say in the direction we take as a club.

Dates for these forums will be announced soon but in the meantime, please consider your own answer to the following question:

‘Where do you want TRRHC to be in 5 years?’

There is no right or wrong answer to this, but it can be considered under numerous heading, including :
– facilities
– membership numbers
– team success/league positions
– events (social & general)
– finances
– and many more

Please take the time to think of this question. The thoughts and ideas of all our members, regardless of time within the club, team, gender and age are invaluable to us. Details on the forum will be announced soon!