IHUA Launch Web System

The IHUA has recently launched an umpiring web system. If you have not seen this yet its definitely worth checking out.

For clubs, the system will post their fixtures, umpire appointments, technical official appointments, provide all relevant ‘match day’ contact details and much, much more. Many of the functions include automatic emails to the individual or individuals concerned or to certain administrators when the system recognizes that an administrator needs to do something.

Because it is web based, the system is accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world, as long as they have an internet connection and providing the user has the required password for their access.

http://www.hockey.ie/news/366527/IHUA_launches_new_web_system

Eurohockey U18s to be held in Munster

Hockey Ireland has been awarded the right to host both the U18 Girls and U18 Boys Eurohockey Championships! The tournament will take place in Cork from Sunday 24th till Saturday 30th July 2016. Both the Irish U18 Boys and U18 Girls squads will take part in the tournament that will see the best young players from around Europe competing against each other.

http://www.hockey.ie/news/366199/Ireland_to_host_Eurohockey_U18_Championships

Munster U18 Squad Announced

The Munster U18 girls squad has been announced:

Kathryn Buckley (GK) (Capt) (Villiers/Fermoy)
Emma Buckley (GK) (Mount Mercy/Harlequins)
Michelle Barry (Ashton HC)
Roisin Begley (Laurel Hill Colaiste/Cath.Inst)
Aebfhinn Bourke (Crescent/Cath.Inst)
Ingrid Burns (Bandon Grammar/Bandon)
Jenny Buttimer (Bandon Grammar/Bandon)
Aoife Collins (St.Angela’s/C.of.I)
Jenny Clein (Crescent/Cath.Inst)
Emma Cripps (Mount Mercy/Harlequins)
Katie Desmond (Bandon Grammar/Bandon)
Laura Foley (Laurel Hill Secondary/Limerick)
Ruth Herlihy (UCT/Fermoy)
Jane Kirby (V.Capt) (Crescent/Cath.Inst)
Aoibhinn Martin (Mount Mercy/Harlequins)
Niamh O’Keeffe (Crescent/Cath.Inst)
Mollie O’Mahony (V.Capt) (C.of.I)
Niamh Sexton (Loreto, Fermoy/Fermoy)

Non-travelling Reserves:
Hannah Humphreys (GK) (St.Angela’s/Ashton)
Anna Kingston (St.Angela’s/Ashton)
Aisling Horan (Crescent/Cath.Inst)

Manager – Dale Burkley
Head Coach – Malcolm Coombes
Assistant Coach – David Wolfe
GK Coach – John Dennis
Physio – Sinead Murphy

Branch Members Needed

The Munster Branch currently needs to fill 3 key positions.
1. Men’s Fixtures Secretary
2. Treasurer
3. Secretary
All roles are critical to the running of hockey in Munster. Please get in touch if you are interested.

White Socks for Away Games

Reminder: this year all teams playing away from home must wear white socks. For offences there is to be a point loss -1 (1st offence) -2 (2nd) etc. also a €50 fine 1st and each following offence goes up by €50.

Rules Briefing

The Munster Hockey Umpires Association will be holding a rules briefing session on Monday the 14th of September at 8PM in Cork Harlequins. All players, coaches and umpires are encouraged to attend the session with a couple of really important rule changes coming into operation this season. Please contact Peter Murphy (chairman.umpires@munsterhockey.com) for any queries prior to the night.

#getinformed
#knowthegame
#newseason
#newrules
#munsterhockey

Munster Branch Vacancies

The Munster Branch need to fill the following positions:

1. Men’s Registrar – this person needs to be in place by the 12th of September. The season WILL NOT START without a person in place.

2. Secretary

3. Treasurer

Please share with members in your club.

#munsterhockey

Junior Interpros Results

Junior Interpros Results:

Men:
Munster 0 v 4 Leinster; Leinster 4 v 2 Ulster; Ulster 4 v 4 Munster; Ulster 0 v 1 Leinster; Ulster 2 v 3 Munster; Leinster 0 v 1 Munster.

Final Standings: 1. Leinster 9pts; 2. Munster 8pts; 3 Ulster 2pts.

Ladies:
Munster 5 v 0 South East; Leinster 0 v 2 Ulster; Ulster 4 v 1 South East; Leinster 6 v 0 South East; Munster 1 v 1 Ulster; Munster 3 v 1 Leinster;

Final Standings: 1. Munster 8pts; 2. Ulster 8pts; 3. Leinster 3pts; South East 0pts.

Munster Ladies Claim Junior Interpro Title

Munster ladies won the Junior Interpro title in dramatic style coming from behind to beat Leinster and deny Ulster 3 in a row.

They beat South East 5-0 on Saturday morning with Emma Harrington bagging a hat-trick. They then faced a strong Ulster side on Sunday morning. Ulster started strongly but Munster scored a cracking goal on the break with Caroline McCarthy setting up Emma Harrington for the finish. Ulster continued to press in the second half but found Rachelle Nyhan, Laura Buttimer and Emma White very hard to beat. Ulster finally made the breakthrough with only 2 minutes left on the clock to draw level.

Munster knew a win would give them the title on goal difference but they started slow against Leinster and were punished midway through the first half with a well-executed short corner. Munster then woke up and forced the Leinster keeper into some fantastic saves. After half time Munster started to dictate the pace of the game and 3 goals in 8 minutes turned the game on its head. First Caroline McCarthy struck after some Mel Ryan had won the ball in a dangerous area. Then Jenni Lyttle converted from close range after a well worked short corner. Two minutes later Steph Peters roofed a cross from Emma Harrington. Munster then sat back and soaked up some pressure to lift the trophy and bring the title back to Munster for the first time since 2007.