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STOP PRESS
Training will start again on September 3rd at 6pm for Juniors (secondary school age) and 7pm (6.45pm meet) for adults. All welcome!
We will hold Trials on Saturday September 6th in the form of club games - Men at 11.00am and Ladies at 12.30pm. All welcome again! Richard Ackland is planning to hold a BBQ at his house in the afternoon/evening - for directions please contact him or me at info@tauntonhockey.org.uk or ask on the first training night.
The AGM was held on Wednesday May 7th. There were many lively discussions, especially as to whether we could still support all of the 3 Men's teams and 2 Ladies' teams in the coming season - the consensus being that we would make every effort over the summer to encourage existing members to continue and to recruit new players. Also we elected a new Secretary (Terry Harris) as Simon Dacey has stepped down after many years on the Committee, and a Social Secretary (Hayley Williams) who is also leading the recruitment drive along with Rachel Sanders and others. However we are still looking for a Ladies' 1st XI captain. The minutes will be available shortly.
The Summer League has been progressing at Taunton Vale's ground with variable success and attendance. Results to be posted shortly.
A mixed team took part in the Barnstaple tournament and won 3 matches out of 7 whilst keeping their dignity intact (or so I'm told).
Our bowling night was a lot fun and a few pics are available here for you to see. Jules's team were the winners, with Jules getting his highest ever score, with a little help from Lucy, who had an unusual but effective bowling style! (Hayley)
Please email info@tauntonhockey.org.uk with any questions/comments.
Previous News
The End of Season dinner was held on Friday April 4th at Taunton Rugby Club, Bathpool. A lower than usual attendance meant that it was slightly more subdued than in previous years, however all went well and no discarded clothing items were found this year. Report and pictures to follow.
Men's Somerset Plate (12/04/08) - A team of 11 travelled to Bath University on a bright and breezy day to play in a round robin league of 5 against relatively strong opposition. Although we lost all 4 matches (1-0, 2-0, 3-0, 6-1), an enjoyable time was had by all, especially Julian Brown who scored our only goal.
Dave Phelps and Vince Kearney are hoping to organise a paintballing day in Taunton, all welcome. More details when available.
Jo Elsmore passed her Level 2 coaching award at the end of last year and is now putting her skills to good use by trying to bring the Men's teams into some sort of order. Chrissi Curno also passed her Level 2 coaching award.
Club News
Terry Harris has given me scanned versions of the photos from the Club's pre-digital history. If you want to view the evolution of John Bird and others over the last 50 years, click here.
Team News
Final League positions (2007-2008)
Click here for full league tables
| Team | Position | P | W | D | L | For | Agn | Diff | Pts |
| Men's 1st | 9/12 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 46 | 61 | -15 | 22 |
| Men's 2nd | 12/12 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 38 | 80 | -42 | 13 |
| Men's 3rd | 8/9 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 36 | 53 | -17 | 13 |
| Ladies' 1st | 7/10 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 38 | 44 | -6 | 22 |
| Ladies' 2nd | 4/9 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 19 | 11 | 27 |
Social News
Hayley Williams has taken on the Social Secretary role and has already organised a few events. If you have any ideas for Social functions for the coming season please let us know via info@tauntonhockey.org.uk.
Training
Training will start again on September 3rd at 6pm for Juniors and 7pm (6.45pm meet) for adults. All welcome!
Tables/results
For full Men's league tables/results, see the WEST OF ENGLAND AND SOUTH WALES HOCKEY LEAGUE (sponsored by N4 Financial Solutions and now on a new website). For both Men's and Ladies' teams tables/results (including those for previous weeks), see the comprehensive FixturesLive or Firststophockey websites. HOCKEY 2000 (unofficial) also has lots of information.
Background
Taunton CS Hockey Club has been active since 1955 and was based for many years at the Civil Service Club on Trull Rd. (near Queens College). Home matches are now played at Monkton Heathfield school on Saturday afternoons (changing facilities are available), with after match teas at the Bathpool Inn. See Directions page for details. There are currently 6 teams - 3 men's, 2 ladies' and 1 mixed. The 3 men's teams play in the N4 West of England & South Wales hockey leagues, and both ladies' teams play in the Sedgemoor Leagues.
| League Sponsors | Club Sponsors |
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Tony Pryce Sports |
Contacts
Please contact the secretary (Terry Harris) on 07881 782798 or email info@tauntonhockey.org.uk for any information. New members are always welcome!
Committee
| Chairman | Julian Brown | 01823 326242 / 07766 302608 |
| Vice-Chairman / Chairman of Selectors | Don Carter | 01823 277900 |
| Secretary | Terry Harris | 01823 351641 / 07881 782798 |
| Treasurer | John Southwell | 01823 413791 |
| Match / Fixture Secretary | Julian Brown | see Chairman |
| Umpires' Secretary | Adam Bradford | 01823 331665 |
| Junior Coordinator | Jo Elsmore | 07739 910016 |
| Child Protection Officer | Steph Vincent | 01278 662929 |
| Social Secretary | Hayley Williams | 07867 560145 |
| Press Officer / Webmaster | Julian Brown | see Chairman |
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Men's 1st XI Captain |
Steve Grenfell | 01278 445918 / 07758 653796 |
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Men's 1st XI Vice Capt |
Duncan Bond | 07999 943571 |
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Men's 2nd XI Capt |
Justin Heyward | |
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Men's 2nd XI Vice Capt |
Vacant | |
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Men's 3rd XI Capt |
Adam Bradford | see Umpires' Secretary |
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Men's 3rd XI Vice Capt |
Mark Sawyer | 07812 180469 |
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Ladies 1st XI Capt |
Vacant | |
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Ladies 1st XI Vice Capt |
Cara Whitmore | 01823 252733 / 07967 095971 |
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Ladies 2nd XI Capt |
Viv Moore | 07867 560145 / 01823 284469 |
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Ladies 2nd XI Vice Capt |
Hayley Williams | see Social Secretary |
| Mixed XI Captain | Marion Vincent | 01823 666890 / 07912 086223 |
| Mixed XI Vice Captain | Julian Brown | see Chairman |
Website
If you have any comments/suggestions for the website, please let me know at info@tauntonhockey.org.uk.