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August 31 SATURDAY, September 1st, 2007Practice match session - this Saturday, September 1st!
The pitch is booked for 3-5pm. Arrive at 2:30pm for a bit of a warm-up and get to know some of your team mates before we play! For details on how to get to the ground, see the 'Contact & Location' section.
The committee is meeting at the Rickshaw (Nansanlitun Lu, across the road from Sanlitun bar street) at 1pm for lunch/coffee and a meeting and all are welcome as extra helping hands are always useful!
Post match drinks will also take place at the Rickshaw from 8pm onwards with a possible pub crawl to follow!
All friends, relatives and well-wishers are welcome to all of the above events! Hope to see you there! General FAQsWhat if I don’t have any equipment? See the section ‘Hockey Equipment’ for details on where you can get some gear.
There are usually a couple of extra sticks lying around that you may be able to borrow for your first session, but if you plan to return after the first session, we do suggest that you purchase your own stick.
How do i choose a hockey stick that's best for me? As a beginner it can be hard to choose the best stick for you but this link may help. Even after reading this, you might find that all sticks feel pretty much the same. The best thing to do is pick up the stick, test it for how comfortable the weight and height feel for you and decide how much you are willing to spend because as we play for fun, it probably won't make too much of a difference!
As an added note, our uniforms will be red and yellow, so you may want to keep this in mind in case you are colour & fashion concious... ;-)
Do I need to buy protection equipment e.g. shin pads, mouth guard etc.? Players choose to play at their own risk. We do suggest that participants wear shin pads and mouth guards for their own safety, but this is a personal choice and therefore, the decision is up to you. The Beijing Hockey Club will not be held responsible for any injuries sustained during sessions.
As a general observation, players do take care to protect each other, and we do not promote violence or angry behaviour in the team, but accidents can happen at anytime, and prevention is always recommended for ease of mind.
Do I need to buy a uniform? Currently we are working on getting a uniform designed for the team. Until then, for game sessions on Saturdays, we have bought bibs to distinguish between teams so you can wear whatever colours you'd like!
Will I be at a disadvantage if I have never played hockey before? Obviously 10 years of experience are better than none, but this club is more about having fun than being an expert player! Come down and try it out and members are usually more than happy to pass on a few tricks and skills!
Can I bring a friend? Of course! All are welcome at the club, as long as they’re willing to have a go! Sponsors GeneralIf you would like to sponsor the Beijing Hockey Club or know of a potential sponsor, please email us at bjhockeyclub@hotmail.com with the details. Thanks! Tournaments GeneralIn the future, the Beijing Hockey Club intends to participate in a number of tournaments within the Asia-Pacific region. Intended events include: Hong Kong 9's, Shanghai field hockey club, Bangkok...
Watch our Noticeboard for details! EquipmentThe following are a couple of places at which you can get some decent equipment for sessions. (Note that none of these dealers are associated with the Beijing Hockey Club in anyway (but if you dropped in, it never hurts for them to know that we're providing them with a bit of business!):
For sticks, balls and everything else hockey, check out the shop listed in the attached image. Don't be fooled by the strange location in an apartment block, as the shop is actually quite professional on the inside! If you've found a door with a hockey picture on the front, you know you're in the right place. But be sure to try to bargain!!
They are usually open until 6pm and NOT usually open on weekends but they can be flexible with being open or staying open until a time that is more convenient for you, so give them a call before you head over. Contact details are in the attachment and Chinese language skills are a must!
There is also Decathlon. They don't sell sticks, but they do sell soccer shin pads and socks which are cheaper than the ones you can get at the place mentioned above!
Address:
Beijing Chaoyang District, 195 East 4th ring road (near Nanmofang Lu) 100022
Telephone: (86 10) 8777 8788
Hours: Sunday to Thursday: 0900-2100, Friday to Saturday: 0900-2200
Bus routes: 657, 740, 753, 840
If you hear of any other hockey stick or equipment suppliers, please email us at bjhockeyclub@hotmail.com so that we can spread the word.
UniformsWe currently have a number of designs that we are considering and getting quotes on. Until then, please bring a white top to game sessions on Saturdays so we can distinguish ourselves from the opposition. Shorts, skirts, socks and all other elements of clothing can be any colours you like! For Wednesday training sessions, there is no dress code. Social Activities GeneralAfter our Saturday sessions, members of the Beijing Hockey Club usually meets later in the night for after-game drinks. Further social activities will be planned in the future. Watch our noticeboard for details of upcoming events! Location MapRegular Pitch
The outdoor hockey pitch we regularly play on is an astroturf water-based pitch, similar to what you'd see professionals playing on.
It's located on the north 4th ring road (Beisihuan Zhonglu), just opposite the Continental Grand Hotel (北京安定门外北四环路北辰东路8).
The name of the stadium is 奥体中心北门 (ao ti zhong xin bei men). Once youre at the front gate, turn left & walk for a bit and it's on your left.
From Guloudajie subway station, get into a taxi and head north on Gulouwai Dajie and turn right on Beisihuan Zhonglu and you should see a boom gate entrance on your right.
Map: See attached file (Hockey Pitch map.GIF)
Indoor astroturf pitch
This pitch will sometimes be used if we are unable to access the regular pitch. It is located at a school at Da xing huang cun lu cheng ti yu xun lian ji di (大兴黄村芦城体育训练基地) on a turn off from Bei kai gao su gong lu (京开高速公路) which is south west outside the 5th ring road, but straight down a highway and easy to get to.
If you get lost, get the taxi driver to call 6123 9591.
Map: See attached file (Indoor astroturf pitch.GIF)
Contact detailsIf you would like any further information, or would like to be placed on the mailing list for the Beijing Hockey Club, please contact us at bjhockeyclub@hotmail.com.
We are always looking for new members and anyone willing to lend a hand!
Please stay tuned to our website for further details. http://beijingfieldhockeyclub.spaces.live.com
Membership Costs GeneralQuarterly Membership fees for the Beijing Hockey Club are to be confirmed in the near future. Currently, players pay on a per game basis which covers the use of the hockey pitch and sometimes a water subsidy. This is dependent on how many players turn up and can range from anywhere between RMB 25 to RMB 60 per session. General Sessions InformationHockey game practice sessions for the Beijing hockey club are scheduled for Saturdays, with training intended to be scheduled for Wednesdays. The times (and possibly days) may change from time to time so please watch our Noticeboard for updates. Beijing Hockey ClubEstablished in 2007, the Beijing Hockey Club brings together males and females of all ages to play some hockey and participate in social events. The focus of our sessions is just to have some fun, so no matter if you've played for years or if you've never held a stick in your life, come down for a hit-around and a chance to meet a range of people from different parts of the world. |
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