Hope your holidays have been a refreshing one. FYI: training for the 2010/2011 season starts on Monday 2nd August 2010. The times will be the same as last season and if there are any changes we’ll be sure to post them here on the site.

We congratulate our U14s goalie, Jonny, for being presented the Jack Petchey Award for his great achievements this season.

Well done!

Our season has come to an end so the teams are having a break from their normal practice session. However, we will still continue with the Beginners course as usual. So, if you are in the beginners course, continue to attend the sessions and otherwise, have a great break and thanks for a great season.

Don’t forget to check back to know when we resume for the next season?

The standard for playing for the South-East teams is very high and the competition for inclusion is intense. Our Head Coach, Eddie Joseph , has the final say on any player that is  nominated to attend the trials that generally take place in August and September each year. Inclusion in one year will not automatically guarantee inclusion the following year.

Each trial costs £10. If a player is successful they will be invited back for a 2nd trial. After each stage the player will receive a letter telling them if they have been successful or not.

South East Training usually takes place at Haringey on a Friday night from 11.15pm-12.45am! Each training session costs £10 which is paid on each evening. Players can be dropped at any stage from the squad. The sessions are intense and it is worth remembering the time of each session before you agree to the process. The players have to be at the rink at 10.15 pm and lateness is not tolerated.

Further expense during the year includes a new tracksuit, a new shirt and socks and trips to Finland and Hull. It will add up very quickly.

I want to stress that the final decision to nominate any of our players rests with Eddie Joseph, in conjunction with the relevant age team coach.

You cannot apply directly to the South-East Team Manager.

Peter Larkin
Chair