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HOCKEY INITIATIVES
 
 
ADULT HOCKEY TASTER SESSIONS
 
I would like to inform you of my adult taster hockey sessions held at Woking Hockey Club every Thursday morning from 10.30 to 11.30am.
 
I have found that many people have either had a negative hockey experience from their school days or have never actually tried hockey at all. Now with having your own children your time is spent driving them around for their activities with little time for you to play sport etc.
With this in mind and learning that giving people the opportunity they would actually like to give hockey a go especially on the modern day playing surface. These sessions are ideal to learn the basics of hockey at a pace suitable to you!
 
There is no pressure to compete or perform only to feel comfortable in a relaxed learning environment with no expectation for you to join any club. I can see these sessions useful to you stood supporting on the sidelines when your children are training/playing hockey for school, club or county.
 
To help give you an idea I have one lady of 60 years who thoroughly enjoys the sessions. There is a competitive couple with the husband now playing the odd game for Woking and an ex-goal keeper who is looking to gain experience playing outfield. It is wide, varied and FUN!
 
The sessions costs £5 and I can provide sticks. You are not expected to turn up week in week out although that would be nice.  I would expect you to wear suitable sports clothing, shin pads and mouth guard. We often stay for a chat, tea or coffee in the clubhouse afterwards.
 
If Thursdays do not suit you, but there is enough interest for another day or time we can look at setting up another session.  I understand that work might get in the way but these days people are more flexible etc. These sessions are open to all so if you think you have a friend or two who would like to give it a go include them too.
 
If you have any questions please call Jo Murphy on 07766 525298
 
 
FANTASY HOCKEY: FANTASTAR
 
www.fantastar.com
A Rising Fantastar: Website launches to raise millions of pounds for grass roots sport
A unique website has just been launched in the UK which has the potential to raise £5.1 million for grass roots sport*. The cutting edge platform, Fantastar.com, allows sports clubs and schools to set up their own fantasy sport leagues and then generate funds by charging friends, family and club members to register teams.
 
Fantastar.com works very differently to conventional fantasy league websites. It does not require the likes of David Beckham or Steven Gerrard because its the pupils and club players who become the stars of the show. Once registered, members create a fantasy team by selecting a side made up of players from their club or school. This exciting concept is currently free to all schools and sports club within the UK, allowing them to generate additional funds to help train and develop the sports stars of the future.
 
Performance and sportsmanship are the main areas where points are scored. The website rewards those who play fair whilst those who receive cards will loss precious points. The scoring system has been set up to motivate and encourage players of all levels, helping them to develop their skills.
 
Rob Tong, one of the co-founders of Fantastar.com said, "To date fantasy leagues have only been associated with professional sports but our mission is to turn this on its head. By offering a similar service to schools and clubs, we can help them raise money for new kit, equipment and even training facilities. Through ploughing money back into amateur sport we hope to ensure that sport in this country has a bright future at all levels."
 
For London Wayfarers Hockey Club, one of Fantastars members, it has done just that. Their fantasy league competition has attracted 170 fantasy team registrations, raising over £800 in the process. "It's a lot of fun, helps members of the club to get to know each other, generates funds for the club and the player stats are a source of much banter in the bar!" says Wayfarers' club chairman Matt Dean.
 
The website currently supports hockey, football, cricket and rugby but aims to expand. "Were looking to branch out to include more sports" Rob Tong continues, "and Fantastar intends to dovetail with the 2012 Olympic build-up to help develop a legacy that will get more people involved in grass roots sport."
 
To find out more go to www.fantastar.com
 
 
 
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