Club Day is coming!

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:42:51 +0000

On 21st April the USHC Masters will take on the Men’s team for the end of season bragging rights!
There is also a Club Mixed game for the ladies to play in after the AGM!
Programme of Events

1000- Meet at HMS Temeraire
1030- Mens vs Masters (Losing team to pay for post match beers)
1200- Sportsmans Bar open
1230-1300 USHC 2012 AGM
1330- Mixed Game
1800 onwards – USHC End of Season Dinner at Rocksbys

Captains for the most anticipated match this year are Kieran (Mens) and Steve / Chilli (Masters). If you wish to play please let your respective captain know. If any ladies would like to come and cheer on partners/their favourite team in the morning they are more than welcome! Teams for the mixed game will be picked on the day so we hope to see as many ladies as possible.

This is the official notification for the AGM.Scheduled for 1230-1300 on 21st April 2012.

If anyone has any items they would like to raise at the AGM please email them to secretary@ushcportsmouth.co.uk by the 15th April
Please cc clubcaptain@ushcportsmouth.co.uk and chairman@ushcportsmouth.co.uk as well please.

The current committee apart from the Mens captain are willing to continue on in post, next year.
If anyone wishes to stand for any committee position please email secretary@ushcportsmouth.co.uk by the 15th April with your proposer and seconder.

End of Season Dinner 2011/12

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:21:52 +0000

This years End of Season dinner is on Saturday 21st April at Rocksbys

The cost will be £25.00, payable to the team captains.

Below are the menu choices, also to be given to the captains. Please note that Rocksbys need final numbers and menu choices two weeks before.

Starters

A. Salad of Salmon and Prawns with cocktail dressing
B. Pan fried Kidneys with a spicy sweet sauce
C. Button Mushrooms with garlic, cream & herbs served in a puff pastry case

Main Course (inclusive of two fresh vegetables and potato dish)

1. Roast Sirloin of Beef with (a shallot & Madeira jus OR a brandy cream peppercorn sauce)
2. Roast Leg of Lamb
3. Stuffed Peppers with ratatouille, melted cheese & basil

Desserts

X. Profiteroles with Toasted Almonds
Y. Chocolate Gateau with Baileys Caramel cream
Z. Strawberry Cheesecake with Fruit Coulis

United Services Vets vs Southampton Mens Vets II

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:53:42 +0000

Well the masters came up against old foes, Southampton yesterday, a valiant all round effort saw us romp home 4-0 winners.

United Services Ladies vs Haslemere

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:49:11 +0000

On 25th February 2012 8 intrepid United Services Ladies stepped out onto a hockey pitch to face a 13 player strong squad from Haslemere. These teams have met twice before, each time US have sadly come away with a loss. But not today, no, the US ladies were not going to let it happen again! With Sharon in goal and a defence like no one has seen before made up of Nettie, Claire and Kim this team was on a mission! Sarah held the centre together whilst being flanked by Georgie and Hayley. This left Loz battling the opposition up front! The US ladies went out strong in the first half. With Andy shouting from the sidelines, the force was with us and we put 2 goals passed them in the first half. We were spurred on into the second half with the help of Colin the caterpillar but we were too tired. We kept the Haslemere ladies at bay but a momentary laps in allowed them to score only 3 mins before the final whistle blew.

Well done ladies! Once again you have done the club proud

Kit Sale

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:50:26 +0000

20% off all items held in stock. Anything that has to be ordered will be charged at full price. So visit the Kit Store or contact Alex

Well done!

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:19:36 +0000

So the club as a whole, scored 12 for 2 against. Not bad day at the office. Well done

Xmas Social

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:50:41 +0000

This years Xmas Social is on the 3rd December at the Dragon Restaurant.

Ticket price will be £10 and includes a free drink. Tickets are available from the captains.

The menu includes:

2 x Starters = Spare Ribs and Chicken Wings (Prawn crackers are free)

3 x Main = Beef Curry, Roast Pork cantonese style, Sweet n Sour Chicken

Noodles and special fried rice

See you there!

United Services Ladies vs. Portsmouth and Southsea 2nds

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:36:07 +0000

Score 2:1 win

After a nail biting match, the US Girls clinched victory in dying seconds of their game against Portsmouth and Southsea 2nds. This provided US with their first win of the season, a fitting reward for the dedication they have shown through weekly training sessions and matches. The team are starting to gel producing sound passes and movement patterns on the pitch. Portsmouth and Southsea were the first to score but the US ladies did not let this dishearten them, in fact it only made them more determined to score. Georgina Stanistreet provided some lovely strong runs up the right wing feeding the ball into the D on numerous occasions, eventually feeding the perfect pass for Becky Rhodes, who scored with a flourish equalising the game. Once again the girls had everything to play for. Strong communication coupled with excellent defence prevented Portsmouth and Southsea from scoring any further goals. In the last 10 minutes of the game US upped the work rate, piling on the pressure and were rewarded with a short corner on the final whistle. Knowing that this was their last chance to score, the whole team lined up around the D eager to win. A fast drag out from Becky Rhodes found Emily Williams who fired the ball at the keeper, this was saved, however Amy Summers managed to catch hold of the rebound and place the ball neatly over the line giving a final score of 2:1. Player of the match was awarded to Lisa Rees who stepped in at the last minute to play Goal Keeper and made a number of crucial saves during the match. Well done ladies!

Goal Scorers: Rebecca Rhodes and Amy Summers

United Services Men’s vs. Gillingham 2

Alex — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:02:33 +0000

A dreary Saturday this week saw the first breach of “Fort Burnaby Road” when Gillingham 2 came down to play US Men’s. US were unbeaten this season and everyone knew Gillingham would be a tough team to beat after their record in the previous seasons. US ran out with intentions to damage the opposition as much as they had in their previous games. However, a tough Gillingham midfield and defence meant the ball was lost as quickly as it was won and US quickly found themselves fighting from their defensive lines to repel the Gillingham attacks.

After two unsuccessful short corners United Services seemed to fight back a little with some space created. Unfortunately no attacks came to fruition and Gillingham scored their first goal about 20 minutes in. The work rate was immense for both the teams and ample of opportunity were given to Gillingham to score but each time US cleared their lines. The clearances, though, could not seem to find a connection with midfield and attack and at half US were really struggling to stay in the game, thought they were only 1-0 down. As soon as Services ran back out for the second half they were ignited again and hungry for the win. The control in midfield was better and they began to find space and recycle the ball really well. However a devastating counter attack led to Gillingham’s second goal within the first 15 minutes. It took another 5 minutes for Services to come to terms with the concede but as soon as they had they began playing some brilliant hockey. They found space after space and for the last 10 minutes they emptied the tank and everyone worked the hardest they could muster. After two short corners US finally pushed one passed the stalwart Gillingham defence, the goal scorer; Aaron Marshall, with a little help from opposition sticks on the line. A first defeat of 2-1 for the US Men’s team season and one they will take many lessons from but one that they can say they gave their all in energy.

Training Update

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:59:43 +0000

Training will be going ahead as usual, watch this space as the maintenance is taking longer than expected