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Cairns Hockey December Update

2019 is coming quickly but before the New Year arrives and Hockey 2019 is on our doorstep, we have provided information on the Cairns Hockey Board matters confirmed at its last meeting. This information has also been sent to clubs. Cairns Hockey has a massive 2019 and is already with preliminary plans supporting recruitment programs. There is a meeting at Cairns Clubhouse 6th November 2018 at 5.30pm for interested people and clubs, AGM on the 12th December 2018 and the office closes 19th December 2018 and e-opens 7th January 2019. If you require any further information, please contact the CHA office. ... [read more]

2018 Cairns Hockey AGM

Cairns Hockey Board has determined the following will apply at the 2018 AGM. Clubs have requested some clarification on some matters pertaining to voting at the AGM. Cairns Hockey has taken this opportunity of sharing this information to all members. If there is any additional information required, please contact Julie McNeil who will assist. We take this opportunity to thank retiring Board Members for their commitment and support they have provided to Cairns Hockey. We hope to see you at the upcoming AGM. ... [read more]

Recruiting Plans 2019 – Lets have a chat

To begin this recruitment, we invite clubs to attend a preliminary briefing meeting on Thursday 6th December 2018 at 5.30pm at Cairns Hockey and on the agenda is the collaborations with the clubs regarding school promotion and recruitment in 2019 and preliminary information on what assistance may be required and communication processes for 2019 – please reply back to Wes Ferns to confirm attendance. ... [read more]

WE WANT YOUR OPINION – RETURN OF THE STATE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS – OPTIONS

Hockey Queensland has asked Cairns Hockey to vote for the preferred option in the ongoing debate and discussion to bring back Open Championships. The 3 options are outlines in detail in this article. Cairns Hockey is of the view that Option 3 in the preferred option followed by Option 2 and Option 1 but we are seeking your feedback Please consider and let us know if your views. David McNeil attended the Hockey Queensland Meeting last weekend and please contact him directly if you wish to discuss any specific details. Send responses to ops@cairnshockey.com.au or comment on the facebook post ... [read more]

Cairns Hockey – Christmas Spirit – Joy of Giving

How about showing your Christmas Spirit a little earlier this year with a Christmas Donation at the Cairns Hockey Christmas Tree. Cairns Hockey Christmas Spirit 2018 - Donate a Christmas Gift for those in Need. Cairns Hockey will have a special Christmas Tree in its office and members can drop in small wrapped gifts to donate and help make Christmas that little bit special for those in need in 2018. The Christmas Tree can be visited at Cairns Hockey from Monday 19th November 2018. If you like, you can drop the gifts into the canteen on Summer 6's nights and we will put the gifts under the tree for you. Why not bring along a gift and take a picture delivering it and then share to spread the Christmas Spirit PROUDLY SUPPORTING LIFE LINE CAIRNS CHRISTMAS 2018 ... [read more]

Cairns Hockey November Update

Cairns Hockey continues to progress the Summer Programs and is looking at developing and planning for 2019. There is plenty of hockey to keep us all on our toes with the improvements at Cairns Hockey well underway. Its AGM season with club and Cairns Hockey Annual General Meetings all being held between now and mid December 2018. We take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers that took on club and associate roles and help hockey advance across the Cairns region. ... [read more]

NOTICE OF CAIRNS HOCKEY 2018 AGM WEDNESDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2018

Cairns Hockey Association Inc. wishes to advise all Clubs, Life Members, Members and Players of the Association that the Annual General Meeting of the Association will be conducted at Cairns Hockey Facility Clubhouse on Wednesday 12th December 2018 at 6.00pm In accordance with the current Rules of the Association, nominations are now being called for the following Board of Management positions: (i) Board Member - 2year Term (ii) Director of Finance - 1year Term – CHA Board will nominate and seek the AGM to approve. (iii) Board Member - 2year Term (iv) Nominations are also called for Life Membership-Clause 5 of the Cairns Hockey Constitution and any Notice of Motion to be addressed at the AGM. Cairns Hockey will be submitting their 2017-2018 Financial Year Auditors Report and 2017-2018 Annual Report. Please contact the Cairns Hockey office for any further information on 40532308. Nomination Forms for the Board positions included in this post. ... [read more]

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND IS LOOKING FOR FEEDBACK – OPEN AGE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

With Hockey Queensland having to cancel Festival of Hockey in 2018 due to lack of interest, there has now been a request from Hockey Queensland to seek comment and feedback on future formats relating to Open Competition in Queensland. We have outlined the questions and Cairns Hockey Board has also taken the opportunity of presenting some comment including some of the priority issues around this and aligning issues. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts, opinions nd comments on this matter. Any responses will be collated and sent through to Hockey Queensland and Cairns Hockey will be attending the Hockey Queensland Forum where these issues will be further discussed with all associations. Please send through your comments and feedback to ops@cairnshockey.com.au ... [read more]

October at Cairns Hockey

HOCKEY BEGINS AGAIN THIS EVENING with options to play INDOOR and/or Summer 6's. We thank everyone that has assisted in getting these opportunities up and organized. Looks like one more Men's Indoor Team would be great so if you are interested, let us know at Cairns Hockey on 40532308. The Junior Academy will be back later in October running for 5 weeks of skill development. We will continue to watch the results of National Under 13 Champs from Hobart where we have players, coaches and managers from Cairns participating. AHL is up an running with the new rules - let is know what you think of the changes. ... [read more]

CAIRNS HOCKEY SEPTEMBER UPDATE

It might surprise you just how much is happening across Cairns Hockey at the moment. The building improvements are in full swing, our Under 11 Development Squad has returned from an unforgettable week in the outback community of Karumba, Under 15 State Teams are ready to contest the State Championships and Summer Programs are being coordinated -Summer 6's Indoor and Academy Programs are all open so Register now - ... [read more]