Back in the Game

Welcome to the Sunshine Coast Hockey Association

For new enquiries, please visit the Clubs page where a host of information is available.

Covid Update as at 17th December 2021

Please see below the latest advice from Sport and Recreation Queensland in regards to the changes in the vaccination requirements, which come into effect tomorrow.

Two areas to note:

All indoor sports must operate under the COVID Safe checklist. Therefore any Indoor Hockey activities must have the COVID safe checklist completed before undertaking the activity. E.g. training, fixtures and events.
Clarity provided in relation to the community club bars that operate in stadiums or venues under 5000 are only available to those who are vaccinated, despite the venue being open to both vaccinated and unvaccinated patrons.

Summary for your convenience is on the attached link

The Hockey Queensland Vaccination Chart has been updated to reflect this. Please see attached. The link on the HQ website will also be updated with in the next few hours.

Also find a link to a very helpful resources outlining the requirements for sport.

Rep Managers for the 2022 Season

SCHA Board is calling for Manager nominations for all 2022 SCHA Rep Teams.

We require Managers for the following teams:

- U11 Girls and Boys

- U15 Girls and Boys

- U18 Men and Women

- Open Men and Women - Hockey Queensland Championships

- Masters Ladies Teams

Key requirements for Managers:

- current First Aid certificate

- Current Blue Card

Copies of all relevant information listed above will need to be submitted into the office via email - admin@suncoasthockey.com.au

Tournament dates:

Masters Ladies:

9 - 12 June 2022 - Qld Masters State Championships (Townsville)

U18 Men:

26-28 June 2022 - HQ State Championships (Gold Coast)

U18 Women:

15 May 2022 - Southern Cross (Toowoomba)

27-29 June 2022- HQ State Championships (Brisbane Burringbar Park)

U15 Boys:

7 August 2022 - Coulter Shield (Ipswich)

18-21 September 2022 - Hockey Queensland State Championships (Mackay)

U15 Girls:

7 August 2022 - Southern Cross (Tweed)

18-21 September 2022 - Hockey Queensland State Championships (Maryborough)

U13 Boys:

22 May 2022 - Coulter Shield (Warwick)

3-5 July 2022 - Hockey Queensland State Championships (Gladstone)

U11 Boys & Girls:

7 August 2022 - Coulter Shield & Southern Cross (Brisbane)

Please note Wide Bay tournament dates are yet to be confirmed.

to nominate, please click on this link

thanking you

Lindia

Facilities Administrator

Rep Coaches for 2022 Season

The following positions need to be filled:

We require Coaches for the following teams:

- U11 Girls and Boys

- U15 Girls and Boys

- U18 Men and Women

- Open Men and Women - Hockey Queensland Championships

- Masters Ladies Teams

Key requirements for coaches:

- current First Aid certificate

- Current Blue Card

Copies of all relevant information listed above will need to be submitted into the office via email - admin@suncoasthockey.com.au

Tournament dates:

Masters Ladies:

9 - 12 June 2022 - Qld Masters State Championships (Townsville)

U18 Men:

26-28 June 2022 - HQ State Championships (Gold Coast)

U18 Women:

15 May 2022 - Southern Cross (Toowoomba)

27-29 June 2022- HQ State Championships (Brisbane Burringbar Park)

U15 Boys:

7 August 2022 - Coulter Shield (Ipswich)

18-21 September 2022 - Hockey Queensland State Championships (Mackay)

U15 Girls:

7 August 2022 - Southern Cross (Tweed)

18-21 September 2022 - Hockey Queensland State Championships (Maryborough)

U13 Boys:

22 May 2022 - Coulter Shield (Warwick)

3-5 July 2022 - Hockey Queensland State Championships (Gladstone)

U11 Boys & Girls:

7 August 2022 - Coulter Shield & Southern Cross (Brisbane)

Please note Wide Bay tournament dates are yet to be confirmed.

To nominate - please click on this link

thanks

Lindia

Admin

From 1st March 2021 SCHA facility will not be accepting cash transactions. This advise is under the ratification of the SCHA Board.

Bar and Canteen transactions will be processed via EFTPOS only. This will align with our upgrade to new Canteen and Bar registers.

Thank you

Kerry

Admin

SCHA Goes Cashless from 1st March 2021

RCD update

I wanted to confirm that the introductory hockey sessions that I ran last week were a once off and not ongoing. Don't you worry though...keep an eye out on this page for some upcoming development and training opportunities for both junior and senior players!!

Have your say: email me if you have any ideas for activities or sessions over the summer that you would love to participate in?

rcd@suncoasthockey.com.au

Thanks,
Jodie Kenny
Regional Coaching Director

2021 SCHA Training Schedule

2021 training schedule is approved. Official club training commences from Monday 8th February 2021. click here

SCHA Training Protocol now applies click here

SCHA Club info

Sunshine Coast Hockey is played at Buderim at the SCHA International facility on Ballinger Rd. Winter fixtures for all ages and divisions are played every weekend at the one venue. Season 2021 will commence in early March however Clubs will start training and having their sign-ons from late January. To find a Club and for more information, click here

SCHA Liquor Licence Reminder

Effective immediately, our Liquor Licensing Permit Area has changed. Patrons may now consume alcohol within the enclosed fenced SCHA main facility with the following exceptions:

Alcohol cannot be consumed in the Change Rooms
Alcohol cannot be consumed in the playing area (downstairs turf & tech)
Alcohol cannot be consumed in the carparks within the perimeter
The Permit does not include the grass fields playing areas.
Alcohol cannot be brought into the facility.
Hours of operation remain unchanged

Patrons can now enjoy a refreshment anywhere on the mounds and viewing areas around the turf. This is now a permanent component of the Licence.

Covid Update

Please adhere to the Health Advice:

To prevent the spread of COVID-19:

Stay home if you are sick
If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, get tested
Sign In and Out
Stay 1.5 metres away from other people—think two big steps
Wash your hands with soap and water, or hand sanitiser
Leave a location if it is crowded.

Families can scan once and enter details of additional members.

If your phone will not scan QR Codes, check-in is available by clicking on this link which you can then save. https://my.evacheckin.com/4085xyvt

While as Associations and Clubs we are responsible for implementing the government restrictions, all individuals are responsible for following requirements to keep themselves and others safe by signing in, adhering to social distancing and hygiene requirements.

Thank you again for all your efforts to keep everyone playing hockey in a safe environment.

SCHA Office Hours

Monday 9:00am - 2:00pm

Tuesday 9:00am - 2:00pm

Wednesday 9:00am - 2:00pm

Thursday 9:00am - 2:00pm

Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm

JUST HOCKEY OPENING TIMES

NEW OPENING HOURS

(Starting Thursday 27th May)

Thurs - 4.00pm-6.30pm

Fri - 4.30pm-6.30pm

Sat - 8.00am -2.00pm

President's cup Sunday 30th May - 10am-2pm

Please message if anything needed urgently outside these times and we will try and help you out.

By appointment P: 0415 109 163

E: JustHockeySunnyCoast@gmail.com

Register Your Business or Trade!

We are currently setting up a business directory on the SCHA website. The reason for this is twofold – (a) SCHA often gets Grants plus require other services and would rather put the business to our members than outsourcing further and (b) it would be a great opportunity for members to be able to utilise other members knowing the business stays within our community.

To register your name, please click here and submit and we will include you on the listing.

Need a Mouthguard??

CJ Dentistry is one of our major sponsors and offers a whole range of mouthguards at a price and style to suit. For more info - click here