THE JET SETTER
Issue 3-99

Moorabbin District Hockey Club greatly appreciates the efforts of
Glen Jackson

for designing the sensational new JETS logo.
Varies CLUB merchandise will follow.

WOMEN’S SECTION REPORT

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Congratulations to Sarah Ashworth, Alisia Simmons, and Lauren Stevenson.

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They have all been selected in the U16 State team. Lauren has been selected for the second time!

Women’s Results

Round 7
League 1 Defeated Greensborough 4-1
District 1 Defeated Melbourne Uni 4-3
District 2 Defeated Monash 3-1
District 3 Lost to Monash 4-1
District 4 Drew with MCC 1-1

• District 2 are again leading the way this year to be on top of their ladder. District 3 are also doing very well in fourth spot. District 1 have had a good start to the season too.
• League 1’s draw with Doncaster gave us our first point for the season. Last weekends win against Greensborough was the first for the season and as well as a much needed 3 points provided many positive signs for the rest of the year.
• Another encouraging aspect for the club, and I can’t stress this enough, is the number of junior players developing within our club. Districts 1, 2, and 3 have a lot of our juniors and younger players in their teams, and they are all doing well. We look forward to them taking the next step in the near future to make Moorabbin finals contenders in League 1.

Fees are now overdue. If you have not paid your fees please do so. If you cannot pay in one lump sum please call Ross Farmer on 9707 1548 to make alternative arrangements.

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MEN’S SECTION REPORT

My School Headmaster used to say that everything had a Start, Middle and an End. In that case after Round-7 we’re now at the end of the Start, and the start of the Middle. We need to keep working hard through the Middle, so that we’re well placed at the start of the End, to end up successful at the end of the End. School was a very confusing place.

The Men’s Section is well placed after Round-7. The current standings (SL2 – 3^rd, PA – 4^th, PC – 2^nd, M1 – 5^th, M2 – 2^nd, M3 – 6^th, M4 – 3^rd) reflect a strong section, with excellent depth. Statistics can always be a bit misleading – State League has had a few disappointing results whereas Pennant-A has performed consistently strongly. The challenge now is to maintain or improve our positions through the colder months, and set ourselves up for a strong finish.

The middle months are an opportunity for the tough to get going. Get along to training – put in the hard yards – and get the rewards. Training numbers for State League and Pennant teams have remained strong over the past few weeks, but Metro training numbers are just starting to wane.

We have had our share of injuries in the top couple of teams, throughout the early part of the season. (Blake Over, Andrew Layzell, Walker, James, Hunter) This has a natural flow-down effect to the other grades. Paul Beckman and his Captains and Managers have done a great job getting by with numbers during this period. It’s good to see David Abrahams back adding some strength to the Metro grades. This has also given some young guys an opportunity for experience and to cement their positions. Speaking of which it was good to see Ben Verney back in State League after a long absence – the two goals in his comeback game were celebrated with customary flair.

Men’s Results - Round 7
State League 2 Defeated Yarra 4-3
Pennant A Lost to Greensborough 2-0
Pennant C Drew with Essendon 4-4
Metro 1 Defeated Monash 4-2
Metro 2 Defeated Monash 4-1
Metro 3 Defeated Cerberus 4-1
Metro 4 Drew with Casey 0-0

Vale
Ken Sharp – back to Pommie-Land – Thanks for the memories

Canteen Duty
The new section Canteen Roster is now out. Each team is allocated an equal number of Canteen Duties. Your Captain and Manager will allocate this to players within your team. Please ensure you pull your weight.

Quotable Quotes
"If I don’t hit 50 goals in Pennant-C this year, I’ll attend presentation night in the nude" Ben Peachey – round-1 (after Round-7 = 11 goals)
"No Paxton – No Pennant-A"
Brian Paxton – round-4
"Can I have fries with that"
Mitch Smith – on a daily basis

MDHC Social Calendar for 1999

Moorabbin Districts Hockey Club

presents…..

Trivia night

When – Saturday 10^th July

Where - Moorabbin Hockey Clubrooms

• Promises to be a sensational night of fun and laughs with heaps of games and prizes.
• $15 a head includes a night of entertainment and finger food. Drinks at bar prices.
• Tickets can be purchased from your team captains or from Alison Wright 9580-3486, Campbell Smyth 9787-7745, Matt Brown 9840-3031
• So please get in early and show your support for the club.

The social committee is still looking for anyone at the club to donate:
Stereo and a BBQ

JUNIOR SECTION REPORT

• Under 11 Souths - have got enough numbers after a dodgy start to season (? Little girls coping all right ?)
• Under 11 A - Bency’s booming voice can be heard bellowing across grounds
• Under 13 A Girls - Trying hard with a lot of new players
• Under 15 Girls - Magnificent performance to field two full teams, both teams winning a lot of games
• Under 15 mixed - The Souths training attendance’s have increased markedly since Krystal joined the club.
• Under 17 mixed - Relaxed Rod has settled in as under 17 Souths coach
• Under 17 Girls - Lack of sleep not affecting them - always have the late games and may be developing insomnia

A note from the President
A belated welcome to everybody for season 1999 especially our new members and parents. We have had a mixed bag of results so far but everybody is putting in every week. We still need under 11 and under 13 girls to strengthen these age groups and are still desperately in need of under 11south and under 15 south coaches for the year. Please put your hand up and help not only the kids in these teams but also the whole club.

Teams focus - Under 13 Girls
With a team of birtual novices we have had a hard start to the season. Stacey, Jess M, Jess N, Justine and Joanne have had to play out their regular positions. We have been working hard to bring in our new members Emily, Lauren, Mary and Mallory. Thanks to Stacey for putting on the pads and to our under 11 girls Belinda, Bron and Danielle for filling the team so ably.

A day trip to Reservoir
Earlier this season the intrepid Carnival organiser Campbell Smythe sent two 6 @ side U13 teams to the annual Reservoir carnival. Off they went, sort of organised and with some parents along to look after them. They arrived at sunny reservoir, after a comfortable drive to the country, eager for a days play of hockey in the special carnival organised just for their age group. A great day was planned with assurances that this carnival was FUN. Many activities had been promised and plenty of time to enjoy the jumping castles, face painting and all the other fun things happening.

The slightly jaded but still keen parents piled the kids out of the cars and proceeded to check out the draw for the days games. Polite cuiosity quickly turned to shock and horror when Rosemary Neil and Gary Johnston (who were not nominated parents in charge) realised that the two teams were indeed nominated but they were not 6 @ side but 11 @ side. A quick panicked phone call wakened Campbell who had the previous night hosted an 18^th cocktail party so was perhaps not firing on all cylinders who then assured Rosemary that he was confident she could handle the slight glitch in proceedings.

A short discussion was held amongst the kids and it was decided to play on regardless and concentrate on Team 2 doing will but poor Team 1 would just play out the games conserving as much energy as possible. Well the tactics worked with Team 2 reaching the final. One wonders if we could have stretched ourselves a little further to actually play ourselves in the final and of course win. Too much to ask, you think ?

To finish off, Team 2 lost a hard fought final 1-0 to Greensborough with Moorabbin players winning both the player of the carnival awards.

Female player of the tournament - Traleen Neil
Male player of the tournament - Andrew Johnston

Congratulations to the kids who played so many games and had such good results and to the parents who helped and supervised the kids. Also a special thank you to younger brothers and sisters who helped out with numbers. I was assured the kids had an absolutely fabulous time and enjoyed the rides, show bags and treats that Reservoir put on for them and I am sure Campell will be organinsing another couple of teams for next year.

Round 7
U11 S Lost to Dand 3-0
U11 A Defeated Dand 8-1
U13 S Defeated SNP 2-1
U13 A Defeated Dand 4-0
U13 G Lost to Hawthorn 13-0
U15 S Defeated SNP 1-0
U15 A Defeated Footscary 8-0
U15 GA Drew with TEMS 1-1
U15GP Defeated Lowther Hall 5--0
U17 S Drew with SNP 1-1
U17 A Defeated Eastern 4-1

Pictorial of History Of M.D.H.C.

• As mentioned in our first Jet Setter, we particularly need copies of old photographs to stimulate interest.
• Photos may be from the 1950^’s, 1960^’s, 1970^’s, 1980^’s, or 1990^’s
• One of our life members contributed the one below.
• Have a close look at it. The club is offering a prize to the person who can answer most of the questions relating to it.

QUESTIONS:

1. Which Moorabbin team is pictured?
2. In what year?
3. For what reason?
4. Can you name the players?
5. Name the four players still playing with M.D.H.C?
6. Which ones are Life Members?
7. What colour are the shirts?
8. (FOR THE KIDS) Can you name three things, which are different from today?

CAN YOU LOAN US YOUR COPIES OF OLD PHOTOS

In 1999 your club has received great support from some new and some old relationships. Wickham Road Spinal & Sports Physiotherapy, is a continuing member of the later group, and they have now re-affirmed their commitment to the club. I am please to advise what this means to you the member:
1. A 20% discount off standard consultation fees. For a standard visit this works out to be $28/session. If you need further treatment of the same condition on the same day, a total fee of $35 can be negotiated.
2. Braces and tapes are provided to club members at cost.
3. If you are unsure whether you require physiotherapy treatment or not, John Behrsin will provide one free assessment to each member free of charge.
John will also be liasing with the coaching personal to help with first aid management, injury prevention, and stretching routines.
There is no doubt this represents a fabulous service and valuable relationship to an amateur sporting club such as yours. Please offer John and the staff your respect and gratitude in your dealings.

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