Newsletter - September 2018 Edition

See the printable version here https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/files.pitchero.com%2Fclubs%2F23313%2FFWPM9mlHQ6hjR3DLii5H_Sept+2018+v2.pdf.pdf
The Committee
As a reminder of those new to CIHA, it is a not for profit organisation run by a committee which is elected annually at the AGM. The purpose of the Committee is to manage the academy overall, including managing the budget, providing guidance and support, appointing coaches and arranging fixtures.

Oki Boolkah	Chair
Lloyd Bettel-Higgins	Vice Chair
Gary Codling	Vice Chair
Stuart Powell	Treasurer
Vicki Fidler	Secretary
Rachel Dadd	Female CPO
Steve Fall	Male CPO
Louisa Jones	U9’s, U11’s Manager
Laura Howe	U13’s Manager
Fab Tessadri	U15’s Manager
Vicky Fidler	U18’s Manager
Rachel Gay	Honourary Member
Anthony Camp	Honourary Member

The Head Coaches

Martin Parfitt	U9’s Head Coach
James Parfitt	U11’s Head Coach
Richard Tomalin	U13’s Head Coach
Jon Beckett	U15’s Head Coach
Ivan Chittock	U18’s Head Coach

Rink Refurbishment
As you all know Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre is currently undergoing major refurbishment works which will see the rinks temporary closure at the end of October. The Committee have been working hard to secure ice-time for all age groups as well as looking at alternative training methods to ensure the rink closure doesn’t impact the children’s development. Once we have finalised the on-ice training we will let everyone one know. Additionally, we have organised off ice strength and conditioning through Area 515 which will take place at St John Payne School every from 1st November, see details below:

Thursday

7pm to 8pm	U9's and U11's
8pm to 9pm	U13's, U15's, and U18’s

The rink refurbishment is running slightly behind schedule but is currently forecast to reopen in mid-April 2019. We hope you will be able to attend at least some of the alternative training fixtures that the committee has or is in the process of sorting.

Safeguarding
We would like to remind everyone that Chelmsford Ice Hockey Academy is required to comply with safeguarding legislation:

• No parents are allowed in the changing rooms
• Mobile phones are banned from the changing rooms
• Parents should not be posting pictures / videos of other peoples children on social media

Sponsorship and Fundraising

Sponsorship request
As a non-profit organisation CIHA relies on sponsorship as well as player subs, and fund-raising events. The sponsorship is generally a business agreement where the “Sponsor” contributes to CHIA in exchange for publicity and brand visibility. This money helps improve the infrastructure of the club which means the children can benefit from better equipment and improved coaching.

There are various levels of sponsorship available; Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze packages. Tailored packages are also available where required. If you or your company feel they could support CIHA through a sponsorship arrangement please get in touch with one of the committee members to discuss further.

Chimney Sweeping

As we move steadily closer to Winter there may be those of you that use a chimney as part of your household heating system. Now is the time to consider getting your chimney swept to reduce the risk of a chimney fire, so, if any of the parents of academy players need this service Mark Hagon, owner of Chelmer Chimney Services is offering to donate ALL of his fee to the academy.

They are currently taking bookings from December, but you are more likely to get a booking in January / February 2019. Contact Sandra on 01245 258406. Or for further details http://www.chelmerchimneys.co.uk

Charity Walk
7 mums past and present are set to pound the streets of London on the evening of the 22nd September to raise much needed funds for childrens cancer research. The shine walk starts at Southwark Park finishes at Tower Hill.

If you have any spare pennies please donate on their just giving page https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/team/hockey-mums-beating-cancer

Family Photography

It’s the perfect time of year for a photoshoot! The light is fantastic, and photographs taken now will make perfect Christmas presents for friends and family. A fun shoot in a location of your choice for 1-2 hours, natural photos of playing the park, seaside or at home.

As club photographer, I am offering a 20% discount for academy members, £120 for a 1-2 hour fun shoot in a location of your choice, natural photos of playing the park, seaside or at home. No hidden charges and you get ALL the edited, final images in colour and black and white (at least 100 images) on a memory stick.

Contact Claire on 07880 915463 or http://www.clairenaylorphotography.co.uk

CIHA near term fixtures

U9's
22/09/2018	A	Invicta	16:15
07/10/2018	A	Romford	16:10
03/11/2018	A	Invicta	16:15
25/11/2018	A	Romford	16:10
08/12/2018	A	Lea Valley	17:00
03/02/2019	A	Invicta	18:00
U11’s
29/09/2018	H	Streatham	17:20
07/10/2018	A	Streatham	16:20
13/10/2018	H	Haringey	17:20
17/11/2018	A	Peterborough	16:25
22/12/2018	A	Bracknell	15:25
12/01/2019	A	Peterborough	16:25
U13’s
22/09/2018	H	Swindon	17:20
29/09/2018	H	Milton Keynes	18:30
30/09/2018	H	Swindon	17:35
06/10/2018	H	Haringey	17:20
07/10/2018	A	Cardiff	12:00
20/10/2018	A	Guildford	16:50
U15’s
22/09/2018	H	Streatham	19:00
06/10/2018	H	Guildford	19:00
14/04/2019	H	Guildford	17:20
20/04/2019	H	Basingstoke	18:25
12/05/2019	H	Streatham	17:20
19/05/2019	H	Bracknell	18:30
U18’s
23/09/2018	H	Guildford	12:20
07/10/2018	H	Basingstoke	12:20
13/10/2018	H	Swindon	18:30
28/10/2018	H	Cardiff

Updated 12:00 - 30 Aug 2019 by Lloyd Bettell-Higgins