Duchy Hockey Club News Articles http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk Duchy Hockey Club News Articles Training Is Back (New Rules) <p>DHC training will be back for both Juniors and Seniors from Wednesday 12th August. There are a few changes that you need to know about first. </p> <ol> <li>We are based in Truro (for the minute). Pool School have been unable to confirm when or even if we will get access to the facilities there this year. So we have had to look elsewhere for the time being. During August our training and friendlies will take place at Truro School (Truro HC home ground).</li> <li>No changing facilities - Due to Covid lots of places are reducing the amount of cleaning and transfer points and this unfortunalty means that there are no toilets or changing facilities at Truro for us to use during traininfg and matches. </li> <li>You need to sign up to play and train. Check the <a href="/members/covid_arrangements">Covid page</a> in the members area to find out more about this. </li> </ol> <p>Any questions then contact your captains or our Covid Officer (Stu Richardson) </p> <p> </p> Kevin Welsh Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:57:16 +0100 http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/training_is_back_new_rules http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/training_is_back_new_rules Hockey is Back! <p>With League hockey scheduled for a return at the end of October, we're delighted to be able to announce that club training is scheduled to return at Pool from the first Wednesday in September!!</p> <p>All sessions will be run in accordance with Government &amp; England Hockey guidelines</p> <p>In the interim, we've partnered up with the fantastic <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZENARTHSPORTSCOACHINGANDMASSAGE/?__tn__=K-R&amp;eid=ARCX8kf_VtXLt3OHZD20dOuwlQemnDNQrGF6jaADwedja5KWXmIzqAArrmp-f_8gASQ1C_CJdpm68DJl&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDfWZ9mLEtd7IviP28XY9RUiyPt2vZFkhVNvXHkQVJXri1v0adqhg50c56RZ82w0RLjhHZYsxtzNx09t824lAUaGOACDHii2Pq137F5j-LUsVrlaKfyb01qgmwzCct8qzoKjTZ2yDkCyFBQYd1i6sHrBC_bo5wnljUEZ3cKdVq0P8OEoSUcjVtXptkkLZ0rgaTQPNGf1_7IkmQ3qH5uuqSRgdA7DopVPtPht4hm-_03mrzq9GjazBvbDDKUaQqbLz_D3aWMN04SzXmQzk31l8Ezp6FT8a3Wmn120hGFTLR4wfaZTY-KY0MEFphNCokYCYhIAv9YGXUtWdbkNFj71RwqT_cN">ZENARTH Sports Coaching</a> who are providing small-group, socially-distanced training sessions on Saturdays (on a first-come-first-served basis). Existing and new club members can sign up for these on the member's Facebook page.</p> <p>Please keep an eye out for updates, and stay safe.</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/covid19?__eep__=6&amp;source=feed_text&amp;epa=HASHTAG&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDfWZ9mLEtd7IviP28XY9RUiyPt2vZFkhVNvXHkQVJXri1v0adqhg50c56RZ82w0RLjhHZYsxtzNx09t824lAUaGOACDHii2Pq137F5j-LUsVrlaKfyb01qgmwzCct8qzoKjTZ2yDkCyFBQYd1i6sHrBC_bo5wnljUEZ3cKdVq0P8OEoSUcjVtXptkkLZ0rgaTQPNGf1_7IkmQ3qH5uuqSRgdA7DopVPtPht4hm-_03mrzq9GjazBvbDDKUaQqbLz_D3aWMN04SzXmQzk31l8Ezp6FT8a3Wmn120hGFTLR4wfaZTY-KY0MEFphNCokYCYhIAv9YGXUtWdbkNFj71RwqT_cN&amp;__tn__=%2ANK-R">#Covid19</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/hockeyfamily?__eep__=6&amp;source=feed_text&amp;epa=HASHTAG&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDfWZ9mLEtd7IviP28XY9RUiyPt2vZFkhVNvXHkQVJXri1v0adqhg50c56RZ82w0RLjhHZYsxtzNx09t824lAUaGOACDHii2Pq137F5j-LUsVrlaKfyb01qgmwzCct8qzoKjTZ2yDkCyFBQYd1i6sHrBC_bo5wnljUEZ3cKdVq0P8OEoSUcjVtXptkkLZ0rgaTQPNGf1_7IkmQ3qH5uuqSRgdA7DopVPtPht4hm-_03mrzq9GjazBvbDDKUaQqbLz_D3aWMN04SzXmQzk31l8Ezp6FT8a3Wmn120hGFTLR4wfaZTY-KY0MEFphNCokYCYhIAv9YGXUtWdbkNFj71RwqT_cN&amp;__tn__=%2ANK-R">#HockeyFamily</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/backtohockey?__eep__=6&amp;source=feed_text&amp;epa=HASHTAG&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDfWZ9mLEtd7IviP28XY9RUiyPt2vZFkhVNvXHkQVJXri1v0adqhg50c56RZ82w0RLjhHZYsxtzNx09t824lAUaGOACDHii2Pq137F5j-LUsVrlaKfyb01qgmwzCct8qzoKjTZ2yDkCyFBQYd1i6sHrBC_bo5wnljUEZ3cKdVq0P8OEoSUcjVtXptkkLZ0rgaTQPNGf1_7IkmQ3qH5uuqSRgdA7DopVPtPht4hm-_03mrzq9GjazBvbDDKUaQqbLz_D3aWMN04SzXmQzk31l8Ezp6FT8a3Wmn120hGFTLR4wfaZTY-KY0MEFphNCokYCYhIAv9YGXUtWdbkNFj71RwqT_cN&amp;__tn__=%2ANK-R">#backtohockey</a></p> <p><img alt="2020-21Training" src="https://clubbuzz-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pro/photos/178303/responsive_sports.JPG" style="height:320px; width:427px"></p> Stuart Richardson Tue, 07 Jul 2020 11:50:14 +0100 http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/hockey_is_back http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/hockey_is_back Two Training Nights for 2019/20 <p><strong>Duchy are offering two nights of training for the 2019/20 Season to provide greater flexibility for players and allow for greater pitch space during training sessions </strong></p> <p>From Mid-September, Duchy will run training sessions on both Wednesdays and Thursday with the senior teams rotating across the two evenings throughout the season.</p> <p><img alt="training1920" src="https://clubbuzz-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pro/photos/167310/responsive_sports.JPG" style="height:320px; width:427px"></p> Stuart Richardson Thu, 01 Aug 2019 10:26:06 +0100 http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/two_training_nights_for_201920 http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/two_training_nights_for_201920 Rules of Hockey 2019-20 Season <p><strong>England Hockey has confirmed the implementation of all FIH 2019 rule changes with one exception</strong></p> <p><strong>Full info can be found <a href="http://www.englandhockey.co.uk/news.asp?itemid=46512&amp;itemTitle=Application+of+the+rules+of+hockey+in+England+for+the+2019%2D20+Season%2E&amp;section=22">here</a></strong></p> <p> </p> <p>The following major changes will be implemented at <strong>all levels</strong> of the sport in England from the <strong>start of the 2019/20 season</strong>:</p> <p>• Removal of Player with Goalkeeper Privileges</p> <p>• Amendments to Attacking Free Hits within the 23m</p> <p>• Defensive Free Hits awarded within the defensive circle</p> <p>• Amendment to ruling around Attackers entering the circle early at a Penalty Corner+</p> <p> </p> <p>The following major changes will be implemented <strong>in the EHL and Tier 1 Knockout Comptitions </strong>in England from the <strong>start of the 2019/20 season</strong>:</p> <p>• 17.5 minute quarters (without the clock stopping at Penalty Corners).</p> <p> </p> <p>The implementation of quarters at lower levels will be considered over the course of the 2019/20 season, in light of the experience at the higher levels.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> Stuart Richardson Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:01:02 +0100 http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/2019_rules_update http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/2019_rules_update Maynes Garage Sponsor Duchy for 2019-20 <h2><span style="color:#ff8c00"><em>New Sponsor!</em></span></h2> <h3>Many thanks to <strong>Maynes Garage Services Limited, </strong>who become our first bronze sponsor of the 2019-20 Season.</h3> <h3>Maynes Garage (located on Illogan Highway, Redruth) has been a local family owned garage for over 80 years specialising in Vauxhall vehicles and servicing all makes of cars and light vans. Visit their website <a href="https://www.maynesgarage.co.uk">here</a>.</h3> Stuart Richardson Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:06:54 +0100 http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/maynes_garage_sponsor_duchy_for_201920 http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/maynes_garage_sponsor_duchy_for_201920 Pre-Season 2019 <p><strong>With the 2018-19 season all but over, Duchy are already focussed on the 2019-20 campaign, starting with  a packed pre-season programme.</strong></p> <p><img alt="PreSeas19_1" src="https://clubbuzz-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pro/photos/163822/responsive_sports.jpg" style="height:320px; width:427px"></p> <p>Pre-Season will begin in late-August, with Men's, Women's and Mixed Club XIs heading to Plymouth for a round of warm-up matches against Devonport Services; followed a week later by a trip to Isca for the Men's 1s and matches against Penzance for the Women's 1s &amp; 2s and Men's 2s and 3s.</p> <p>The first weekend in September sees a round of local derbies, with all three Men's teams and the Women's 2s facing their opposite numbers from Truro HC, whilst the Women's 1s meet Premiership side Falmouth. </p> <p>The weekend of 13th-15th September will be one of the busiest of the year; with a Friday night fixture away to Taunton Vale for the Mens 1s, Saturday fixtures against Bodmin for the Men's 2s and 3s plus the Cornwall Pre-Season Tournament for the Women's 1s and 2s; followed by Sunday action for a Club XI in the Men's Cornwall Tournament.</p> <p>Pre-Season will culminate with a full round of fixtures v Caradon HC on Saturday 21st September with the five senior Duchy teams meeting their opposite numbers from Caradon.</p> <p> </p> <p>Fixture details will be added to the team pages of the website in due course.</p> Stuart Richardson Tue, 04 Jun 2019 15:34:30 +0100 http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/preseason2019 http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/preseason2019 Men's 2s Claim South West Division 1 Title <p><strong>Duchy's Men's 2nd XI overcame a stern test at the hands of Plymouth Marjon D to record a 3-2 win and, coupled with a win for East Devon B over O.P.M. A, seal the South West 1 title with four games to spare. </strong></p> <p>In a closely contested encounter, Duchy started on the back foot as the young Plymouth side executed a good press and hassled the league leaders. Duchy frequently relinquished possession and after several near-misses from the home side eventually paid the price when Marjon smashed home a sublime dragflick from a penalty corner to lead 1-0. </p> <p>It took until the final ten minutes of the half for Duchy to gain a foothold in the game with improved passing and ball retention; however the equaliser came from a moment of brilliance from Max Chippett, who cut in from the byline and - after beating two Marjon defenders - lashed in a reverse stick effort from the egde of the circle which cannonned off both uprights before finding the net. </p> <p>Half time allowed Duchy to re-set and the second half saw a more organised performance, although the match was still largely end-to-end with Marjon posing a constant threat. Two goals mid-way through the half - both from Martin Crump - would ultimately seal the win, with Crump first smahing home a rebound from his own saved shot before taking the lead to 3-1 four minutes later after guiding home a Rick Searle pass from point blank range. </p> <p>With five minutes remaining the home side halved the arrears, firing home a well worked goal for 3-2 to make for a tense ending to the match. Duchy clung on, and with third-placed East Devon B recording their own 3-2 victory over second placed O.P.M. A, Duchy were assured of the title. </p> <p>There now remain four league matches for Duchy to negotiate in search of the holy grail of an undeafeated season. </p> Stuart Richardson Mon, 25 Feb 2019 09:56:06 +0000 http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/mens_2s_win_sw1 http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/mens_2s_win_sw1 Lee Selby hits Century of Goals <p><strong>Lee Selby scored a hat-trick for Men's 2s against former club Bodmin to bring up his 100th goal for the club.</strong></p> <p>Lee scored his 100th exactly six years to the day after his first, which came on his debut v PGSOB B. Since then, Lee has played 128 matches for Duchy, scoring 35 goals for the 1st XI, 64 for the 2nd XI, and one for the Mixed XI. </p> <p>Huge congratulations to Lee from everyone at the club</p> Stuart Richardson Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:47:41 +0100 http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/lee_selby_century http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/lee_selby_century Duchy's Men Win Thrilling Final to Lift Pre-Season Trophy <p><strong>Duchy came from a goal down to beat Caradon 2-1 in the final and claim their first CHA Pre-Season Tournament title.</strong></p> <p><img alt="County Champs" src="https://clubbuzz-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pro/photos/149967/responsive_sports.jpg" style="height:320px; width:426px"></p> <p>A 2-0 victory over Truro in the first match of the day set Duchy on their way to the final, with Richard Swann opening the scoring within a minute before Alfie Budge made it 2-0 mid-way through the 25-minute match - both goals coming after flowwing passing moves from the side in black-and white. </p> <p>Duchy's second match was an acrimoneous affair against Bodmin, in which Duchy dominated but failed to score. Bodmin were reduced to ten players when goalkeeper Robin Craig was sin-binned for an appauling two-footed tackle on Richard Swann, however stand-in 'keeper Niall Parkinson did well to save Ben Flint's penalty stroke; and the Bodmin goal survived unscathed until Craig returned to the field. Duchy were breifly reduced to nine men when Fordham and Barbery were both shown green, however remained in the ascendency; yet were still unable to breach the Bodmin lines - the best chance falling to Stu Richardson moments from full time, who deflected a cross straight at Craig. </p> <p>By the mid-way points of the competition, both Duchy and Caradon looked odds-on to reach the final; and Duchy secured their spot with a 3-0 victory over Penzance in their third fixture. Virgis Sedvydis led the line with two goals - again a result of quick-fire Duchy passing - before Budge capitalised on a loose ball in the Penzance circle to sweep in a third. </p> <p>With Caradon hammering Truro 5-1 in the subsequent match, the line up for the final was set, leaving an odd scenario which saw Duchy and Caradon contest a dead-rubber; before taking to the field against one another again for the final. First blood went to Caradon, who won the final group game 2-0 with Duchy clearly focussing on the knockout match to come. </p> <p>The final proved to be an end to end affair, with Duchy taking an early lead through Budge who slammed home a Tom Marmoy cross from the right, however Caradon quickly equalised with a venemous penalty corner for 1-1. With ten minutes remaining, captain, Ben Flint slammed a shot into the roof of the net for 2-1 to Duchy before missing a gilt-edged change to wrap up the match - hitting the upright from three yards out. The final exchanges saw Caradon lay seige to the Duchy goal, but a fine save from Toby Walker in goal, followed by a last ditch tackle from Ben Moran saw Duchy cling on to claim the title. </p> <p>____________________________________________________________________________________</p> <p><strong><em>Results | Group Stage</em></strong></p> <p><em>2-0 v Truro (Swann, Budge)</em></p> <p><em>0-0 v Bodmin</em></p> <p><em>3-0 v Penzance (Sedvydis 2, Budge)</em></p> <p><em>0-2 v Caradon</em></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><em>Table | Group Stage</em></strong></p> <p><em>1st | Caradon | 12pts</em></p> <p><em>2nd | Duchy | 7pts</em></p> <p><em>3rd | Bodmin | 5pts</em></p> <p><em>4th | Penzane | 3pts</em></p> <p><em>5th | Truro | 1pt</em></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><em>Result | Final</em></strong></p> <p><em>2-1 v Caradon (Swann, Flint)</em></p> Stuart Richardson Mon, 17 Sep 2018 13:41:08 +0100 http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/cha_pst_win http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/cha_pst_win Rod Wall Memorial Tournament <p><strong>There was a fitting start to Duchy's 10th Season on Saturday, with an Inter-club tournament in memory of club founder and first Chairman, Rod Wall; who passed away just over a year ago. </strong></p> <p>The friendly competition saw saw three close matches with the trophy eventually shared between Team Richardson and Team Chippett.</p> <p>At the end of the hockey, the club were delighted to present Rod's Family with a framed Duchy shirt memorial commemorating Rod and his contribution to the club; which will be given a home at The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/countryman.inn.9/">Countryman Inn</a>.<br> <br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thankyourod">#ThankyouRod</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/hockeyfamily">#HockeyFamily</a></p> <p><img alt="Rod Wall Tournament" src="https://clubbuzz-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pro/photos/148170/responsive_sports.jpg" style="height:211px; width:662px"></p> Stuart Richardson Tue, 28 Aug 2018 09:58:30 +0100 http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/remduchy_start_10th_season_with_memorial_tournamen http://duchyhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk/news/remduchy_start_10th_season_with_memorial_tournamen