Hockey SA Member Update - August 2022 edition

WELCOME

In what seems like the blink of an eye, we have suddenly found ourselves in mid-August. We're officially only weeks away from the finals! It's been a long time coming, but we are moving towards the end of what has been a "normal" season in comparison to recent years. A year of returned championship events, bigger crowds and club gatherings.
 
As one season ends, another one begins. After a two-year hiatus, we can finally look forward to the return of the Sultana Bran Hockey One season. 
 
The excitement keeps coming ...

FINALS

With the regular season of the Metropolitan Competition heading into the final few rounds, the 2022 Finals Series is not far away. The dates for the 2022 Finals can be seen below - 

Semi-Finals - 

• Men’s Masters - Monday 22nd August
• M2-M6 - Saturday 27th August & Sunday 28th August
• PL, M1 and Juniors - Friday 2nd September to Sunday 4th September

Preliminary Finals - 

• Men’s Masters - Monday 29th August
• M2-M6 - Saturday 3rd September & Sunday 4th September
• PL, M1 and Juniors - Friday 9th September to Sunday 11th September

Grand Finals -

• Men’s Masters - Monday 5th September
• M2-M6 - Saturday 10th September
• PL, M1 and Juniors - Friday 16th September to Sunday 18th September

 
Good luck to everyone for the remainder of the season.
 

HOCKEY SA UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY

Earlier in the season, Hockey SA announced the new Umpire Development Pathway that was being implemented for the 2022 season and beyond.
 
HSA are excited to officially announce the people appointed to the roles for the 2022 season, along with a bit more information about how they are helping implement the pathway. Please CLICK HERE to preview.

Now that these appointments have been made, HSA will be sending out letters of offer to those officials who we would like to be part of the Talented Umpire Pathway for the 2022 season in the coming weeks.
 

HOCKEY SA AWARDS

Hockey SA is excited to announce the 2022 Hockey SA Awards, on Wednesday 14th September at the Adelaide Pavilion. 
 
After a 2-year absence due to covid, Hockey SA is pleased to be able to welcome back the hockey community to enjoy this event together.    

A dinner and beverage package is included in the ticket price for the evening. The event will include presentation of the various Hockey SA Awards and announcement of the Belgravia Sports Apparel Premier League Best & Fairest winners. A new addition to the 2022 event, will be the inclusion of the Metro 1 Best & Fairest winners.  

Tickets are now available for purchase to attend the night. 
 
We hope to see you at the Awards night in September.
 

ADELAIDE FIRE

With less than 50 days until the Hockey One season gets underway, there's been a lot happening at Adelaide Fire HQ these past weeks.

Here's an update on all things Adelaide Fire ...

		We've got a membership package to suit every Adelaide Fire supporter! Members receive access to all three home matches at MATE Stadium, exclusive and early access to player information, season updates, plus many more great benefits. More details here ...
		Gather your friends and family for a night out at the hockey! General admission tickets are now on sale for all three home matches at MATE Stadium. Tickets start at just $12. Get your tickete here ...
		The Men’s and Women’s extended training squads have been announced. We're pleased to see a number of familiar faces back in the squad, including Jane Claxton and Hattie Shand, who recently featured in the Hockeyroos World Cup and Commonwealth Games campaigns. Stay tuned for more exciting player announcements in the coming days. See details here ...
		The new-look coaching structure was recently announced.  We welcomed back inaugural Adelaide Fire Coach, Melody Cooper, in a newly formed role as the High Performance Director of the Adelaide Fire. Supporting Melody this season are two new faces to the Adelaide Fire – Hugh Purvis as Adelaide Fire Men’s Coach and Jason Butcher as Adelaide Fire Women’s Coach. See details here ...