The South Perth Women’s Hockey Club is celebrating its 60^th Diamond Anniversary in 2007 and is inviting current and past members to become involved. 

The club is one of the oldest district-based women’s hockey clubs in the metropolitan area with a proud heritage of unbroken representation in the area.  Last season the club fielded 14 teams; 8 senior teams and 6 junior teams comprising some 200 players.   

In 2006 the Club had a number of individual achieving players, with 6 in the Australian Hockey League, 3 in the Under 21’s, 1 in the Under 18’s, 2 in the Veterans and 1 in the Under 21’s Indoor.  Three coaches and managers performing at the State level also distinguished the Club.  Melissa Hall had an outstanding year, being awarded the WHLL League Fairest & Best, as well as coaching the Northern Territory Pearls and Co-coach/Manager of the WA Under 21’s.  The Club’s State League 2 and 3 team members Ali Markey and Emma Bosenberg were also awarded their respective grades’ Fairest & Best.

 

Plans for the club’s 60^th anniversary include a Sundowner, to be held on 26 May at the Richardson Park Clubrooms, and a 60^th Diamond Anniversary Dinner, being held on 4 August at the Royal Perth Golf Club.  Club members would love to hear from past members and welcome new senior and junior members. 

 

Inquiries can be made to Pat Collins on 9450 5039 or Pat Scott on 9367 8332.