Welfare

• Thank you to Mike Lax for delivering the annual online Welfare training. If you were not able to attend the live session, please watch the recording and let a member of the welfare team know when you have completed it.
• Captains will ensure first aid kits are fully stocked with spare items available in the Clubhouse.
• SCHC’s Safer Recruitment processes have been reviewed in line with EH guidance. Revised documentation is now being used with all appointments and will be added to the website.

Junior Section

• Thanks to everyone for a great start to Junior training. We have high numbers and lots of coaches/support.
• Once players turn 13 they will be eligible to play senior hockey, however can still play badgers if this is preferable.
• We are still looking for a Juniors fixtures secretary, please speak to a member of the Junior Committee if you would like to know more and are interested in the role.

Senior Section

• Welcome to Hardev Singh Matharu, who has been appointed to the role of Women’s 2s coach.
• Well done to all teams for the start to league matches, especially the Men’s 1-4s who are all unbeaten!
• Good luck to the O45 teams starting their cup competitions this weekend and O35s starting on 9th November.
• The club is entering the EH Mixed Cup Competition. Let your club captain know if you would like to play.

Flyerz

• Flyerz hockey recommences on Wednesdays, 6-7pm indoors at The Royal School, after half term. Please spread the word about this inclusive sport.

Finance & Subscriptions

• Thank you to everyone who set up subscription payments in a timely manner, please ensure any remaining ones (including performance bolt-on) are paid asap, if there are any issues contact membershp@suttoncoldfieldhc.co.uk.
• The Pitchero lottery is now up and running, follow this link to join in, only £10 a month and you can win big amounts: join.thefundraisingclub.org.uk/sutton-coldfield-hockey-club

Upcoming Socials

• Sat 18/10 – Diwali Celebration; Sat 25/10 – Halloween Party. Details have been sent out to members.

Kit

• We are looking for a volunteer to help with the coordination of kit sales. Please contact the committee if you think this could be something you can help with.
• Please email kit@suttoncoldfieldhc.co.uk with any playing kit requests, including the new women’s shorts. The shirts and socks ordered at the beginning of September are due to be delivered on 24th October.
• Order off-pitch items from Speed One Sports: https://speedonesports.com/sutton-coldfield-hockey-club/.

Talent Academy

• Training sessions are underway for those selected for the 2025/26 Talent Academy sessions.

AOB

• Fantasy hockey is up and running and there are currently 68 teams set up. If you want to join in, go to: https://sutton-coldfield.fantasyclubhockey.co.uk
• Umpiring: If you are interested in completing a course, or are already a qualified umpire and keen to help out and umpire matches, please get in touch with our Umpires Coordinator, Jo Carpay-Windsor.
• Team photos need updating for the 2025/26 season. Please send your photos to Bill Heywood.
• The Matt Taylor memorial match this Sunday away at Didsbury at 12:30pm, with a number of current and former members playing.
• A 24hr Charity Darts event raising money for Prostate Cancer UK at the Clubhouse, 14th-15th November.
• Give your feedback via the link: https://www.suttoncoldfieldhc.co.uk/a/schc-feedback-form-69762.html. You can complete any of the sections on the form, with the option to leave your details or remain anonymous.

Dates of Core Committee Meetings for 2025/26 Season:-

• First half of the season: Mondays 8 September, 6 October; 3 November
• Second half of the season: Mondays 5 January; 2 February; 2 March