2024 Gala Day/AGM
This is a reminder of the AGM set for the 21st January 2024 at the GCHA fields.
The day will start with a hit on the field from 9am to 11am, and then the AGM at 11am upstairs in the GCHA bar.
Gala Day
The day will start with a hit on the field from 9am to 11am. We will have a set of the 5's boards out on the field for the morning, so we can get stick on ball; this will be open to all age groups, genders and abilities.
Annual General Meeting (AGM):
11am, Sunday 21st January 2024 at the GCHA fields upstairs in the GCHA bar.
Board Positions:
The cut off date for the nominations is the 14th January, with every board position up for election. So please, if you are thinking of jumping on, send through your nomination asap to caprisharkshockey@gmail.com
Thinking about Coaching or Managing a side?
If you are thinking of returning as a coach or manager or would like to put your name forward for season 2024, please also respond with your intent to caprisharkshockey@gmail.com, as we will require both for the upcoming season.
Fitness Training is starting!
Starting Thursday 18/01/2024 at 5.30pm, Luke Harrop memorial in Runaway Bay.
Come & kick a footy, bit of fitness and we can figure out what we want as a group from there.
Luke Harrop memorial in Runaway Bay - enter southbound on Oxley drive
As the clubs’ website is now back up and running, why not check out the new club polo! It’s available to order, and if you need socks too, you can order them in the Uniform, Shop & Fees tab at the top of this page.
The gala day is set up for you all as current members to come along and have a hit and catch up with your hockey family. But we also invite new and prospective members along, to show them the club, and who we are, so it would be amazing to see as many of our hockey family down at the Gold Coast Hockey Center on the day.
Presentation Day tickets on sale now!
Click here for more information and to book your tickets!
Senior Social Night
Dust off your dancing shoes and join us this Friday the 16th of June for our Senior Social night! The night will kick off at the Gold Coast Hockey Centre at 7pm as we watch our open girls take on Casuarina, before moving on to Finn McCools in Surfers Paradise to party the night away. We look forward to catching up with everyone throughout the night!
2023 Capri Fees & Hockey QLD registrations are available to buy now
Visit the Uniform, Shop & Fees page for more details.
Trial Games
This Sunday 5th March, we will be heading to Runaway Bay to have some trial games against Roosters and Norths.
Please ensure you are registered for Hockey Queensland to be able to participate in these trial games.
This is the perfect opportunity to have a game with your team before the season kicks off in less than 2 weeks.
Season 2023 update
Happy Hockey 2023 Season Sharkies!
Hope you're year is off to a fantastic start and you're getting excited for the new hockey season commencing 10th March.
Lots of information to share with you.
AGM - Post Club AGM on Sunday 29th Jan. We would like to thank the outgoing board members - Dani Negas and Justine Stewart for their hard work and dedication to the club over the years. We appreciate everything you have done - THANKYOU! We would in turn, like to welcome Bridie Dean as Secretary - congratulations on your appointment!
Vice President is still up for election - please email the club if you are interested or for further information.
EOI - Vice President is still up for election - please email the club if you are interested or for further information.
TRAINING - as per the GCHA rotating roster, Capri training will be on Thursday nights in 2023 - apart from the 1st session which will be Wednesday 8th Feb. Pre-season fitness training started on Sunday at the spit, check socials and group chats for details.
There is Pre-season Fitness training at the Spit again on Sundays from the 5th Feb - at the end of Seaworld Drive at Doug Jennings Park. 6.30am…see you there! Bring your togs for a swim after!
Lots of Interest has been shown for an extra weekly fitness training session, we are looking at Tuesday's for this once the season begins.
EOI - Coach and Team Manager's nominations are now open. Please let us know if you'd like to continue in role, or would like to step into a role.
BLUE CARDS - GCHA have advised that ALL volunteers for 2023 will require a working with children Blue Card. This includes all GCHA rep coaches, managers, tech officials and umpires. All persons involved in the local competition - tech bench personnel and umpires - will also require blue cards. Assistance is available through the club, either for renewal or new applications.
SOCIAL MEDIA - We are looking for a tech savvy member to take over the role doing the social posts, as Leigh will be handing over the reigns shortly.
Please email caprisharkshockey@gmail.com for further information on any of the above.
Div 3 Mens Grand Final 1pm!!
Grand Final day is here and our Div 3 men have secured their spot for the big dance! Let’s all get down there and cheer on the boys for the win!
1pm Div 3 Men: Capri vs Mudgee
Saturday 3rd Sept 2022
2022 Capri Sharks Presentation Lunch
Date - Saturday 15th October 2022
Location - Lonestar Tavern, Cnr Markeri St & Sunshine Blvd, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218
Time - Starting at 12pm till 5pm
Cost - $60 pp which includes a Buffet.
Dress - Smart Casual
Secure your ticket/s online in the Uniform, Shop & Fees TAB or by clicking on the image.
Please RSVP by the 3rd of October 2022.
We hope you can all make it to celebrate the 2022 Hockey Season!
PAST & PRESENT PLAYERS DAY
Capri Sharks Hockey Club would like to announce to you all our…
PAST & PRESENT PLAYERS DAY
This is a chance for all past & present players to come down to the GC Hockey Association and enjoy a few beverages, catch up with old mates, watch our Division 1 Women’s & Men’s Teams and meet some of the new up and coming players in the club.
Head down to GCHA on Sunday the 17th of July at 2pm. We’re looking forward to making this an annual event to appreciate all Past & Present Capri Players.
Be sure to spread the word and hopefully we’ll see you all down at Hockey on Sunday the 17th of July
Announcements and Events
2021 Pathway Coach of the Year
A huge Congratulations to one of our very own, Division 1 Players Sara Rogers on receiving the 2021 Pathway Coach of the Year!
Such an incredible achievement and you should be very proud of yourself.
QLD U18’s State Championships (Girls)
A huge Congratulations to our Capri Players that have been selected to represent Gold Coast in the QLD U18’s State Championships on the 26th till 28th of June.
The U18’s Girls will be playing in Brisbane (Chermside) and the U18’s Boys will be playing in Gold Coast.
Also a Congratulations to: Tinesha Carey whom is coaching the U18’s Girls Brisbane Team 1, Leigh Thomas whom is coaching the U18’s Girls Gold Coast Team 2 & Tracey Hollis whom is Assistant Coaching/Managing the U18’s Girls Gold Coast Team 2.
We wish you all the best for your tournament in June and don’t forget to tag us in your photos.
You can watch all the action here > https://livehockey.com.au/hockey/qld/
Vale Andrew Symonds
We are very saddened by the passing of Andrew Symonds. Andrew was a Capri Junior, a Division 1 Player and an incredible bloke to all. Sending our condolences to Andrew’s Family & Friends.
RIP to an absolute Legend.
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The Queensland State Government's Emerging Athlete Pathways program aims to foster the development of young athletes and officials by providing financial assistance to help alleviate the costs associated with attending championship events at a state, national and international level. For full details go to https://www.qld.gov.au/.../emerging-athlete.../eligibility
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Please click the link for changes that were communicated May 5th. The 2022 Rules of Hockey are now in the FIH website at the following link http://www.fih.ch/.../133.../fih-rules-of-hockey-jan2022.pdf
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If you are interested and hold your current first aid, CPR and Blue Card, are available weekends and have the ability to work and interact with a diverse range of people, with exceptional time management and organisational skills we would LOVE to hear from you! ✨ Email through your interest to 📧
admin@goldcoasthockey.com
Men’s Masters State Teams 2022
Congratulations to the following Capri Sharks Players that were selected in the Queensland Men’s Masters State Teams 2022
Over 40’s -
Team 1- Jamie Dewe, Mathew Farrow, Brad Hollis (Shadow)
Team 2- Brad Hollis, Lee Harnden
Team 3- Peter Strachan
Over 45’s -
Team 1- Glen Rowe
Over 50’s -
-Team 2- Peter Cook
Over 55’s
-Team 1- Lance Hassum, Chris Pittaway
The guys will be competing in the Australian Men’s Masters Championships from the 21st September till the 8th October 2022 and the Championships are being held in the Gold Coast this year.
Hockey QLD Championships
A huge good luck to the following Players playing in the Hockey Queensland Championships this Weekend.
Also good luck to Sara Rogers representing Ipswich in the Championships.
You can watch all the action here > https://livehockey.com.au/.../hockey-qld-championship-hqc-m/
We wish you all the best during your tournament and don’t forget to tag us in your photos.
QLD Men’s State Champs
A Huge Goodluck to the following Capri Players who are starting their Championships today in Rockhampton.
We wish you all the best during your Tournament.
Anzac Memorial Shield Wkd!
We have a HUGE weekend of hockey ahead with our Anzac Memorial Shield which is where every Capri Team will play against Roosters.
Also remember that Finn McCools will be hosting an event for all Capri & Roosters players, coaches, members, supporters & families on Saturday Night beginning at 6pm.
Be sure to come down to GCHA over the weekend wearing White, Red & Black and support your fellow Sharkies.
Friday Night Lights!
Come on down to @gchockeyassociation this FRIDAY NIGHT and watch our Div 1 Ladies take on Burleigh.
The club is putting on some food platters for all the Sharkies supporters, so be sure to come on down this Friday 8th April for a 7:45pm kick off and cheer on our Ladies.
Player’s Acknowledgement
A huge goodluck to Amelia Smith representing Queensland in the U15’s Girls Australian Hockey Championships in Newcastle from Thursday 7th till Wednesday 13th April.
Also goodluck to Tinesha Carey who is coaching the U15’s Girls Queensland Hockey Team 1 and Sara Rogers who is coaching the U18’s Women’s Queensland Hockey Team 1.
We wish you all the best at your Championships!
Skills Clinic Superstars
Check out our two superstar goalkeepers that had the privilege of being coached by Rachael Lynch at the Skills Clinic this week at the Gold Coast Hockey Centre.
Vale Anthony ‘Digger’ Dodd
It is with extreme sadness and heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Anthony Dodd. We extend our sincere condolences to Stephen, Ryan, Hannah and the Dodd family. May he Rest Peacefully.
Memorial to be held at Gold Coast Hockey Association, Friday Afternoon from 3-5pm
Club Social night
Our first Social Club Event will be on Saturday 26th March 2022.
It’s completely up to you when you’d like to start that day but everything will be hitting off at 7pm at our NEW SPONSOR location Finn McCool's Surfers Paradise
This will be a great chance to get your teams together for a bit of team bonding and also meet some of the new faces at the club.
Partners and friends are welcome to join the fun too!
There will also be platters available at a cost of $10pp. Please bring cash with you on the night to give to Brad if you’d like to eat the food supplied.
We hope to see you all there next Saturday.
Training Times Updated (as of 4th March)
6:00 - 6:30pm - Open Boys & Girls (from 6:30pm join a/your senior team)
6:30-7:30pm - Div 3 & 4 Women, Div 3 Men
7:00-8:30pm - Div 1 and Div 2 Men and Women. 7-7.30pm fitness on grass. 7.30 -8.30pm on the turf.
Please be assured everyone will have a safe and appropriate space to train. If you have any concerns please chat to a committee member.
Please arrive 15 min before your allotted time to warm up and be ready to get on the turf for the start of your session
News from the Capri Executive
It was great to see those who attended Gala Day and the AGM on Sunday. First run of the season for some and Brad worked on his BBQ skills!
We wholeheartedly thank Lyn Hammett, who has stepped down from the Board, after 10 years tirelessly serving the Club in her role as VP. Don't dispair, her support and 'inspirational' voice will continue to be heard on and off the field!
It is with much pleasure that we acknowledge Lyn's nomination and appointment as a Life Member of Capri Sharks Hockey Club. Having been a member since 1991, Lyn has made an enormous contribution to the Club's development and ongoing success on and off the turf.
We welcome in the vacated role of Vice President, Troy Donaldson, who was nominated, and elected unopposed. Troy is a long serving member of Capri, currently playing Div 2 and a GC Masters Rep. He brings to the Capri Board extensive knowledge and experience from prior executive position.
Returned as Club President unopposed is Brad Hollis. Club Treasurer Aimie Moyses was voted officially, unopposed.
Justine Stewart continues as Vice President and Dani Negas as Secretary.
Reminder registrations are due now. Use link: caprisharks.org. Fees needed to be paid prior to first games on 12th March.
Email Aimie at caprisharkstreasurer@gmail.com if you require assistance.
UNIFORMS
Our new uniforms will be distributed to teams prior to first round.
See you all soon Sharkies,
The Capri Executive.
Congratulations to our Capri Sharks Players:
Jet Dominko (played Brisbane), Jack Pickett (played Brisbane) who have made the QLD U15’s Boys Squad.
And Amelia Smith who made the U15’s Girls QLD Squad.
We are so very proud of you and what you have achieved this year.
A huge Congratulations to our Capri Player’s:
Amelia Smith - Team 1 Girls, Holly Surmon - Team 2 Girls, Ruth Bayldon-Lumsden - Team 2 Girls,
Zoe Hollis - Team 2 Girls, Leigh Thomas - Team 2 Girls Coach, Katrina Bayldon - Team 2 Girls Manager
Tracey Hollis - Team 3 Girls Coach, Shay Massey - Umpired Division 2 Girls Grand Final
that played/coached/managed/umpired for Gold Coast in the U15’s Girls Queensland State Championship’s held in Gold Coast.
The Gold Coast Girls Team 1 made the Grand Final against Brisbane but unfortunately went down and were the Runners Up in Division 1.
The Gold Coast Girls Team 2 played the Gold Coast Team 3 in the Grand Final which went to sudden death shoot outs which Team 2 scored and won Division 3.
Well Done to our players, coaches, manager and umpire that took part in the tournament. We are so proud of you all and your achievements
Player’s Acknowledgement Post
A huge Congratulations to our Capri Player’s:
Lucas Munoz - Team 2 Boys
Tyler Hollis - Umpired Division 1 3v4 Final
that played/umpired for Gold Coast in the U15’s Boys Queensland State Championship’s held in Bundaberg.
The Gold Coast Boys Team 2 finished 1st in Division 2.
Well Done to our player and umpire that took part in the tournament. We are so proud of you both and your achievements
DIVISION 3 MEN 2021 CHAMPIONS
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our DIVISION 3 MEN 2021 CHAMPIONS
Our Capri Men came away with a 3-2 WIN against @mudgeehockey but what an incredible game it was right till the very end.
Also a special mention to Glen Rowe who received the “Player of the Final Award” - so very deserving.
Well done to everyone that was involved, we are so very proud of you all
DIVISION 4 WOMEN runners up
A CONGRATULATIONS to our DIVISION 4 WOMEN who were our runners up in the Division 4 Grand Final on Saturday.
A very intense game right till the end with so many opportunities but unfortunately the women couldn’t quite get the result they wanted and went down to @labrador_hockey 2-0.
We are so very proud of you and the season you have had. Well Done Ladies
Capri Hockey Player Acknowledgement
A huge Congratulations to our Junior Capri Player Jackson Massey that played for Gold Coast in the U13’s Boys Queensland State Championship’s in Townsville last weekend.
The Gold Coast boys played in the Division 1 Grand Final but unfortunately went down 4-2 to Brisbane 1, so the boys placed 2nd overall which is just incredible.
Well done Jackson Massey on your achievement we are very proud of you
Shout out to our Sharkies!
Congratulations to our sharkies Nicolaas Smith, Natarlia Smith & Leigh Thomas on making it into the Big Hockey Hit Out Teams
The tournament will take place at the Gold Coast Hockey Centre from Friday 30th July till Sunday 1st August.
We wish you all the best!
Important Announcement
Masks must be worn at all times at the Hockey Centre.
You can only remove your mask:
If you are playing or training
If you are eating or drinking
If you are u12 years
Capri Hockey Player Acknowledgement
Well Done to Shay Massey who has been umpiring at the U13’s Queensland Boys Championships held in Townsville. Shay also umpired the U13’s Boys Division 2 Final
Capri Hockey Player Acknowledgement
Congratulations to Jack Pickett on debuting for the Division 1 Men this afternoon. It was a tough game against Roosters although a great experience for Jack. Keep working hard Jack and hopefully we’ll see you playing for the 1’s again
Capri Sharks are extremely proud of you
Capri Hockey Player Acknowledgement
Shout out to Tracey Hollis on being selected to go away last weekend to the State 13 girls hockey championships in Gympie as the Umpire Manager!
Fantastic acheivement!
Capri Hockey Player Acknowledgement
A huge Congratulations to Zoe Hollis who received her Community Advance Badge whilst umpiring at the U12’s State School Hockey Championships in Toowoomba
We are extremely proud of you and your achievement.
Capri Hockey Player’s Acknowledgement
A huge congratulations to all Capri players that played over the weekend in the QLD Women’s State Masters Tournament.
We had a lot of QLD selections from the Master’s tournament and we are so very proud of you all. A big congratulations to –
40’s
Lindy Culverwell
Tracey Hollis – Shadow
45’s
Jolien Hornsey
Kim Arnel – Shadow
50’s
Lyn Hammett
Justine Stewart - Shadow
Sandra Devine – Shadow
55’s #1
Jill Campbell
Jan Saul
Karen Iwanuscha
Katrina Bayldon
55’s #2
Sally Anderson - Co-Captain
Helen Oddy
Karen Simmons - Shadow
Capri Hockey Player’s Acknowledgement
Gold Coast Hockey at the U18’s Women’s State Championships
Congratulations to Leearna Patricks and Sofia Gallagher who will represent Gold Coast Hockey at the U18’s Women’s State Championships. We are all very proud of you both
Sofia Gallagher has also been named Captain of the Gold Coast U18’s Team 2.
JOEY’S/UNDER 9’s HOCKEY PROGRAM
Yep that’s right! From Wednesday the 26th of May we are running a hockey program for the Joey’s/Under 9’s.
It’ll start at 5:30pm at the Gold Coast Hockey Association and all equipment will be supplied. So bring down your kid/s for a run around whether they’ve played hockey before or not.
We’re looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday Night
Capri Hockey Player’s Acknowledgement
A huge congratulations to our Capri players Shay Massey and Tyler Hollis that played for South Coast in the 13-19yrs Boys Queensland School Sport Hockey Championship in Cairns.
The South Coast Boys placed 7th Overall and also won the Chris Hammett Memorial Trophy.
Well done @shay_hunter2 & @tyler_hollis_31 on your achievement
Capri Hockey Player’s Acknowledgement
Congratulations to Jackson Massey on being selected in the GCHA U13’s Boys Team! Fantastic news Jackson!
Capri Hockey Player’s Acknowledgment
A huge congratulations to Leigh Thomas for making the Queensland Country team.
Also, a huge congratulations to Brooke Anderson who was named Shadow for the team.
The club is proud of both of you
FairPlay Vouchers
The next round of FairPlay Vouchers are available for parents of a 5-17 y/o child.
You can apply for a $150 rego subsidy via this is the link:
https://www.qld.gov.au/recr.../sports/funding/fairplay/apply
If you have any queries or concerns send us a message.
Round 1 of Semi Finals are HERE💥
We’ve got our Division 3 Men and our Division 1 Women that we need YOU to come down and support.
Div 3 men: Sat 20th 1:15pm on GC Turf
Div 1 women: Sun 21st 2:45pm on GC Turf
Hope to see you all down there this weekend cheering Capri on🦈🏑
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