Fri 04-Jun-10 - 1st XI promotion
The 1st XI has been promoted. The move is from out of the Surrey Open League into the South Hockey League, Surrey Division 3. Originally only two teams were to go up. But a team in Surrey Division 2, Richmond Griffins, has moved to the London League and so there is a third promotion spot available.

The Surrey divisions can be seen at www.south-league.com > Surrey.

Fri 28-May-10 - Coaching
The Club has recruited a new coach for the coming season. His name is Allan Jobling and he is not only an experienced coach, but also a Level 3 England Coach educator / assessor, so will be able to assist with our own coaching skills. Training will move to WEDNESDAY evenings next season, times to remain the same.

Fri 28-May-10 - 2nd XI Captaincy
Congratulations and Good Luck to Gregg Stone and Dom Monteiro who have agreed to be Captain and Vice Captain respectively

Sat 08-May-10 - Brian makes his century
Congratulations to 2nd XI skipper, Brian Robertson, who, at the end of an exceptionally long season, still found the energy to score his 100th goal for the club.

Brian is the 5th player to reach the 100 target (and of those 5, 4 are still playing).

Sun 02-May-10 - Sports Festival
As the 1st X1 won the award for Team of the Year, we were asked, pressed even, to take part in the Borough Sports Festival on 2nd May. There was a series of runs round the Priory Park, while a range of sports were there to demonstrate or be tried out. The day was one of drenching rain. Three members took part, Ian, Neil and Rob. With the help of a farmer friend of Dave Harris and the farmer's trailer, we collected a goal from Hartswood. In the Park at 9.00 am, we cordoned off an area, put up the goal and Rob pitched his tent (which the wind proved too strong for). Neil stood in the goal and the passers-by (about six children) were encouraged to try and score a goal. If they succeeded (they all did) we gave them a certificate and a flyer for the Club. They may be the players of the future. At 1.00 pm we were too wet to want to continue and, with the agreement of the organisers, we left. We learnt what to do and we hope to be back next year and in the sun.

Sun 11-Apr-10 - President's match
The annual match for the Nick Brandt trophy resulted in a 5-5 draw. Scorers for the Club were Joe Wainwright (2), Josh Evans, Mark Neumann and Andy Warr. For the President's it was Terry Skeet (4) and Ben Brandt. Club team: Rob Evans, Adrian Bartlett, Matt Denchfield, Josh Evans, Charlie Maurice, Mark Neumann, Ed Owen, Dom Monteiro, Stuart Sergeant, Jake Sheldon, Gregg Stone, Joe Wainwright, Andy Warr. President's: Neil Edwards, Ben Brandt, Ben Cox, Pete Cox, Adrian Fowler, Richard Fowler, Tom Grist, Jamie Olorenshaw, Simon Quincey, Terry Skeet, Sam Wainwright, Tom Wainwright. Umpires: Dave Harris & Ian Whiteman

Sun 11-Apr-10 - Awards Night
26 members and three guests had an excellent evening at the Toby. Men of the match for the season were: 1st X1: 1. Joe Wainwright, 2. Charlie Maurice, 3. Alex Stansfield 2nd X1: 1. Gregg Stone, 2. Chris Dutton, 3. Dom Monteiro 3rd X1: 1. Nathan Fell, 2. Jake Sheldon, 3. Rob Evans Top goal scorer was (again) Terry Skeet. Most improved player: Mark Neumann. Clubman of the year: Rob Evans.

Fri 05-Mar-10 - Rob's Birthday Bowls
It is with regret that the second international "Rob's birthday bowls" trip failed to have any bowling due to pressure of time, despite the bowling alley being five minutes walk away! But it was an eventful trip, with: 1) Dave H's luggage arriving a little later than planned, to be collected on the way home. 2) Dave being left in Sofia with nothing but his wallet, phone with no credit and flying hat. 3) Dave ending up in the Austrian Embassy. 4) Mark E taking a fancy to a life size doll in a restaurant. 5) A waiter taking a fancy to Rob E. 6) A priest taking a fancy to karaoke. 7) A fear of being taken to a field in the middle of nowhere to be shot. This turned out to be a traditional meal at a local villager's house (see Rob E's facebook wall). 8) Mark E's amazing ski outfit. 9) Bottles of wine for under a quid. 10) A bit of skiing (Paul H on the black run) 11) Last and by all means least, Tom G's jokes.

We're already queueing up for next year.

Sun 14-Feb-10 - 450 Not Out
Congratulations to Tom Grist who made his 450th 2nd team appearance in yesterday's match against Old Cranleighans. A fantastic achievement. Tom has also made 223 1st team appearances, 128 for the 3rd team, 11 for the 4s and umpired 18 times. Well done Tom!

Sat 13-Feb-10 - Delayed ORs Xmas Spectacular - UPDATE
The plan is now as follows:

7pm in The Priory pub in Reigate 8pm Spice Guru for a curry After that, who knows...

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I'm sure that it has not gone unnoticed that due to snow, holidays and a general lack of organisation from me, there has been no Xmas Spectacular yet. Well fear not, because I have finally done some organising (actually, I've just picked a date). The delayed ORs Xmas/Winter Spectacular will take place on Saturday 13th February (unless no one can make that date...).

The venue is to be decided, but will most likely be in Reigate as it's nicer than Redhill (and we all know what happened last time I went to the Sun). Please let me know if you are interested in attending.

Cheers,

Dooz

Sat 28-Nov-09 - Paul Hammond - 400
Congratulations to Paul Hammond who made his 400th appearance for the club this morning in the 3rd XI match against Croydon. Paul is the 9th player in the club's history to achieve 400.