Hello All,
It’s hard to believe that the hockey playing season is almost over. The new pitch still looks great, even with a light covering of snow. I have watched plenty of matches this season and enjoyed most of them. I must admit, there were times when I was very grateful to support from the comfort of the warm clubhouse rather than the sidelines. It has been a good season. Win, lose or draw, hockey is a great sport although “lose” can challenge the spirit sometimes!
It is lovely to see several generations of past, current and possible future players enjoying the clubhouse on match days. During these winter months, sunshine and warmth outdoors seem a distant memory. Time is galloping on however and before we know it we will be hosting the LHA and IHA finals, plus the European Trophy matches. It’s a great honour for our club to be chosen as a suitable venue for these events. It also means a lot of hard work and I am sure that many members will volunteer to help with the success of the ventures. On a more relaxed note (hockey-wise) the Vet’s festival at the end of “Manic May” will be a fitting end to this season.
Enjoy your own remaining hockey matches and also the full programme of competitive finals being hosted In Grange Road.
Regards,
Ailis