Hook Hockey

News in brief: new LHA website

** The Leinster Branch is planning to upgrade or replace its current website and have invited a number of companies to make proposals to the Board. They are now asking for members of the hockey public to volunteer and participate in a group to analyse the proposals submitted and to make a recommendation to the Board.

Ideally, a cross section of people would be best for the group. Web site or ICT expertise is not required. The task will involve reading the proposals, short-listing them and attending a number of presentations with Brendan Carr representing the Board’s interest on the group. Volunteers must have no interest or involvement with any of the companies that are making proposals. If you would like to take part, please advise interest by email to brendancarr34@gmail.com or call 087 2904113

** Mayfest 2012 has been confirmed for the weekend of Friday, May to Sunday, May 6 Three Rock Rovers HC on Grange Road. A great weekend of mixed hockey for teams from all over Ireland and the odd one from abroad are likely to take part. To enter your team, booking information will be available in due course on the event’s Facebook page and Website. The Three Rock Rovers’ veterans festival will be held on the June Bank Holiday.

** Wesley College confirmed their place in the Leinster Schoolgirl’s Senior Premier League semi-final on Monday afternoon with a 3-0 win over High School to confirm their place as second in Group A. Alexandra College, meanwhile, were 3-1 winners on Wednesday against Muckross to make it into next Tuesday’s Senior Cup semi-finals.

** Tournament Heaven are hosting an inaugural mixed sevens social hockey tournament at Avoca Hockey Club, Newpark, Dublin on April 28 2012. The event is open to up to 16 teams who will compete in four groups with knock-out rounds to follow with four graded trophies up for grabs. Squads of 12 will compete in a 7-a-side format with a maximum of three men on the pitch at any one time and no goalkeepers. Registration is €100 per team with tournament entry closing on April 1. For more information, click here