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FIH elects new President
Contributed by Lloyd Butler
Leandro Negre, President of the European Hockey Federation was elected as the new President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), today at the Hilton Universal City in Los Angeles.
In his campaign he proposed more change for hockey in developing the sport globally. He was very gracious in accepting the election to office, and commended outgoing president Els van Breda Vriesman for the achievements over the past 7 years, and is committed to ensure that hockey remains strong in the Olympic movement.
Jamaica Hockey Federation President Victor Tomlinson congratulated Leandro Negre on his success and wished him the best for his tenure in office. |
FIH President Leandro Negre (on right) with Jamaica's President Victor Tomlinson |
Mrs. Annabel Dillon of Singapore was elected as women Vice-President. Ms Anne Ellis of Wales, Mrs. Renita Garard of Australia, Ms. Sue-Neill of Canada, Mr. Stephen Abel of Germany, Mr. Jan Albers of the Netherlands, were also elected to the Board as ordinary members.
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New JHF Board works begins
On saturday November 22, 2008 Lt. Col. Geoffrey Roper and Audrey Gaynor were elected to the Jamaica Hockey Federation Board as Directors. While this is Lt. Col Roper first stint as a Board member, this will Audrey Gaynor's third time as a Board member. She previously held the post of Vice President in 1996-98. They will be replacing Oudney Hewitt and Valerie Hall. Reelected were Victor Tomlinson returning as President and William Reeson as Treasurer.
- President Victor Tomlinson
- Treasurer William Reeson
- Director Audrey Gaynor
- Director Lt. Col. Geoffrey Roper
 The Federation would like to thank Valerie Hall for a very long dedicated and outstanding service on the Board from 1998- 2008. In that time she served in the capacities as a Director and Hon. Secretary. She thought she could take a break in 2000 but was brought back as Director. She may be off the Board but Valerie will always be just a phone call away to help.
Ms. Andrea Stephenson has been appointed by the Board as the new Hon. Secretary, due the the resignation of Mr. Rod Lue Shing.
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Audrey Gaynor -
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Lt. Col. Geoffrey Roper
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Andrea Stephenson -
Hon. Secretary
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Local coaches avail themselves of FIH development course
BY PAUL BURROWES Observer writer
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Some 30 hockey coaches last weekend hung on to the words of FIH instructors David Francois of Trinidad & Tobago and Peter Chase of Barbados, brought in for a four-day development coaching course which ended Sunday at the Mona Astroturf.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Jamaica Hockey Federation (JHF) will hold its annual general meeting on Saturday November 22nd, 2008 at the JHF Hockey Facility at 10:00am. There are four positions on the Board that are available. They are:
- President
- Honourary Treasurer
- Two positions for Directors
For a list of the nominees click here.
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University of the West Indies 2008 Inter Hall competition
Men
Chancellor Hall on Monday November 10th won the 2008 inter hockey competition The a very close and keenly contested final Chancellor hall defeated Taylor hall in the penalty shoot out after playing to a tie in regulation.
Women
However Taylor's defeat was offset by the Taylor women taking the women's crown.
Doctor Birds in 10th
Courtesy of the PAHF website. The Doctor Birds placed 10th at the 2008 Pan American Junior Championships., Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago October 17-26, 2008.
To see more photos please visit (PAHF)
Jamaica Defence Force 2008 Top-4 champions
Three quick goals in the second half by the Brazilians gave them the 9th place. The Doctor Birds had to settle for the 10th spot.
Contributed by Richard Wisdom
Jamaica defence Force(JDF) won the Top-4 Championship, defeating Sharpe's 2-0 in the final. Sharpe's got by Circus Circle 3-1, with a brace from U 21 representative Fabian DePass. While JDF advance after a hard fought match between Raiders, 2-2 in regulation time, a brace from National and U21 representative Jerome Davis for JDF and National Representative Nicholas Beech for Raiders, 4-4 on penalties and ended 6-5 in sudden death.
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Jamaica Defence Force has captured the Men’s Premier league title
Jamaica Defence Force has captured the Men’s Premier League Title. They won convincingly over Sharpe's Rebels 6 – 1. J.D.F. goal scorers are Jerome Davis (3), Marlon Rowe (2) and Evol Powell (1). Sharpe's Rebels scored courtesy of Akeem Williams.
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Local Umpire to officiate as neutral umpire in Mexico
 PAHF Honorary Secretary General and the Competitions Committee are pleased to advise Erica May has been appointed as a Neutral Umpire at the 2008 Junior Women's Pan American Championships/Junior World Cup Qualifier , to be held in Mexico City, Mexico from October 6th to 12th , 2008.
Teams in training
as reported by Lloyd Butler
 Tonight I observed the men's junior national team in training, and after that the
senior women squad.
Both units had a high turnout.
They continue to demonstrate great discipline and team spirit.
These guys really enjoy training together, and it should take them a far
way.
This squad should do well as they grow together. Its three full weeks before
they leave for their competition in Trinidad & Tobago, so as usual the hunt
for financial support is a priority.
The senior women squad was really impressive. When you consider that they
are training for a tournament in February 2009, and its something which should make the management team very
pleased and confident.
The spirit and high level of competitiveness illustrate the challenge the
selectors will have in making the final cut.
Men's national goalkeeper hit by car
On Thursday September 26th, Orville McTaggart was hit by a car in the Spanish Town Bus Park. The main injury noted at this time is a compression of the spine, for which he is now hospitalized. His medical status which is improving, may not lead to a recovery in time for the Junior National men's team's participation in the Pan American Junior Championships in Trinidad & Tobago from October 17th to 26th.
Orville was a member of the last senior men's hockey team which participated in Trinidad & Tobago last year. This Mona High graduate is presently in sixth form at Kingston College, where he is the school's hockey team captain.
Orville is the number one goalkeeper for Circus Circle hockey club, which is the defending champion for the 2007 men's hockey league.This young man whose talent goes beyond sports, has done well academically. His jovial personality and leadership qualities makes him a key person for the teams he is involved with. The Jamaican hockey fraternity is in prayer for Orville, who has surgery scheduled for Monday October 6th.
Update Orville McTaggart had surgery today. I understand that he came out some time around 3 pm. As soon as we know more on his condition, apart from to say that he is tired, we will advise.
National team prays for Orville
HOCKEY FRATERNITY AND FRIENDS
The women senior hockey team would like to say A GREAT BIG THANKS to all who offered their support at our CHIX W/ STIX fundraising PARTY last month.
Thanks for selling & buying tickets, promoting & attending.
IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!!! As a result of the sponsorship from Asylum, Logo Stich, No Rush Auto Care,and So-So Seafood
We look forward to your support for the rest of our fundraising events, for sponsorship, for practice matches and assistance all round towards the Pan Am Cup Feb 2009 in Bermuda and Caribbean Cup July 2009 in Jamaica........ and for those of you who missed the first one, look out for PART II of CHIX W/ STIX or CHIX AND STIX ( whatever makes you feel comfy) in November 2008.
ONCE AGAIN....THANKS !
Dana Mae Crawford
Vice President - Women
Labour Day at the field
.The facilities at the Jamaica Hockey Federation got a face lift from members and friends of the hockey fraternity on Labour Day Friday May 23.. Here, Director Valerie Hall working hard to help paint the facilities at the field
Turf repairs completed on time
The much needed repairs to the artificial surface at the Jamaica Hockey Federation field in Mona completed today under the guidance of Argentinean Mr. Hilario Machuca.
This project is been funded by the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), International Hockey Federation(FIH) and the Pan American Hockey Federation(PAHF).
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Circus Circle begins title defense with easy 7 - 0 win
 Circus Circle began their defense of the JHF Premier League title with an easy 7 - 0 victory over Explorers. Leon Kerr's brace and a goal each from Kishawn Smith, Michael McCarty, Sherman Brown, Rushawn Walker and Kemar Mitchell secured the Circus Circle victory.
Earlier Sharpes defeated St. Andrew 2 - 0 with goals in each half from Andrea Ho-Thomas and Rosemarie Campbell respectively. The other Women's Division One game between Excelsior and Tropics ended 2 - 2 with Nicole Grant scoring both goals for Tropics and Shana-Kaye Gordon and Vanissa Glen netting for Excelsior.
The competition continues next Saturday with games in the Women's Division One and the Men's sections.
St. Andrew captures the Division Two title
With three games left in division two of the JHF outdoor league, St. Andrew Hockey Club wrapped up the title with a 2 - 0 victory over Excelsior today, giving them maximum 15 points from five games. Sharpes gained a walk-over from Tropics who did not show for their game.
Women's division one games enter round two on Sunday May 18, with group leader, Tropics against Excelsior at 3:00pm. In the first game of the day St. Andrew will tackle Sharpes Rebels at 1:30pm. Men's defending champions Circus Circle will commence their season playing against Explorers, one of the two new teams in this years competition at 4:30pm.
Captain Milton Richards Memorial Hockey Tournament 2008 concludes with new champions
The Captain Milton Richards Memorial Hockey Tournament concluded on Sunday March 30, 2008 with new champions in each division. Gray Dogs, the only international team in this year's competition, captured the mixed veteran's division, defeating newcomers... 
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Top JHF women's national coach to attend high performance coaching seminar
Christine Bartley, coach of Jamaica's Senior Women's Team has been accepted to be among 25 coaches who will participate in the 2008 FIH High Performance Coaching Seminar to be held during the World Cup Qualifiers in Santiago, Chile. The course which will run from February 26 to March 4 is designed for high performance and development coaching of adult hockey players, and preparing teams at high level international competition.
The Head Conductor will be Rodolfo Mendoza , Argentina FIH Master Coach, assisted by FIH Master Coach Bert Bunnik from The Netherlands. In addition to the main conductors other Master Coaches and the Coaches of the participating teams will make individual presentations during the Course. All the conductors and presenters have impressive experience of international coaching and conducting Coaching Courses at top level around the world.
The conductors can recommend participants who perform well during the Course, after assessment of their performance and contribution during the course, for participation in a later FIH Final Coaching Seminar. At the Final Seminar there is the possibility that participants can further earn a nomination as FIH Coach or FIH Coach Grade l (Development or High Performance). To be an FIH Coach is an official and honorable recognition for a coach and also makes him eligible as conductor and expert for courses and other assignments of the FIH and the Continental Hockey Federations and Olympic Solidarity programs.
Christine who hails from Cumberland in Clarendon, was born at Spalding Public Hospital in the same parish, graduated from Cumberland All Age, Edwin Allen High and G.C. Foster College . Her outgoing nature and genuine love for sports and the outdoors led her to coaching and teaching. This has made it easy for her to bring the some of the motherly love and caring personality she has for her children Kimonie and Kareen, to coaching Jamaica Senior Women's team which recently won silver at the Caribbean Cup Championships in Trinidad & Tobago.
On returning form Chile this affable coach intends to learn "more about the game, especially tactical, and information that will help me to impart knowledge better to top class players", which most certainly speaks to the "Ladybirds". This will mean "spreading the information to other coaches and to try applying the lessons to my coaching style to improve the game we play locally". For this transformation to take root quickly, Coach Bartley expects to have "better playing facilities, more equipment to aid in technical and tactical development, good support team for the players, and getting players exposed to international competitions on a regular basis".
On returning from the High Performance Seminar, the national coach expects to continue the national programme and believes that "having the new knowledge and skills will enable me to better guide the ladies in improving their own skills, practically and theoretically, so that they will become better players locally and internationally. In her modest tone she is sure that it will also help her to better understand the players, so that she can better relate to their individual needs so they can perform to the best of their abilities at all times.
Even with all these plans, Coach Bartley is sure she will still be able to do what she enjoys apart from mentoring players, which are, "spending time with my children, listening to music and watching and playing hockey".
Top Certificates of Merit were presented to hockey's Norris Davis.
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