B2H – Meet the Committee!
By Roger Hitch
All large groups of people need managing, and we are no exception. Now we have upwards of eighty members, we need to keep them motivated, busy, organised and progressive. Maintaining our rate of progress takes a group of the right people doing the right jobs.
Following on from the B2H successes of the past, the current B2H committee has such people working hard for the benefit of the members on a daily basis. Most of this is done behind the scenes and it is important that the results of this work are correct and rolled out in a controlled and well thought out manner. To meet the committee members and find out what they bring to the development of B2H, read on...
Chairman – Roger Hitch
Profile: Bringing a wealth of experience as a club member since 1976, M1 player 1979-1982, Junior Section Manager 2000-2003, Chairman of Men’s Selection 1980-1983, Surrey County Junior Hockey Manager 2002-2005, Surrey Youth Games Hockey Tournament Director 2002-2006, hockey coach 1979 onwards and a dedicated passion for all things hockey! Retired from a career as a business owner/manager of a Ltd company for 12 years, combined with all of the hockey experience above Roger offers the skills of listening, communicating, negotiating, delegating and monitoring in order to ensure the smooth running and development of B2H from 2023.
Responsibilities: Overall administration and management, membership control, finance, team selection.
Advisor – Chris Carr
Profile: Chris brings a fully developed understanding of all things hockey from a high standard of playing ability, a qualified coach maintaining a clear view of what a B2H section should be, club junior member aged 11-18, Schools U11 National Hockey Champion, Surrey boys U14’s, club U18 captain, York University M1 player, B2H member since 2021.
Responsibilities: Advising on the fundamentals of a B2H group, obtaining feedback from members and contributing to decisions that best suit our range of member skills.
Social Secretary – Emma Hawksley
Profile: Emma has personal character, organisational skills and extensive committee experience with 25 years as a Performing Arts teacher, five years as Head Coach of girls’ rugby at Old Cranleighans RFC, and two years coaching with Surrey County U16s. Dedicated to sport and the B2H group, who after only one year’s hockey development has progressed to league play. B2H member since 2023.
Responsibilities: To prepare and deliver social events throughout the year. To advise and represent women’s B2H members, including on the ‘Pathway to the Leagues’ procedure.
Tournament Organiser and Advertising Graphics Co-ordinator – Matt Chapman
Profile: Brings the experience of a Small Business Manager with extensive committee knowledge. Matt started club hockey with Market Harborough Mixed Hockey Club in 1995, played Ashford Hockey Club M4s from 2002 and was an AHC committee member in 2005. Proficient player control and motivation as a team captain. B2H member since 2023.
Responsibilities: Organising and running monthly 7’s Tournaments and the 151st Charity Tournament, assisting with advertising design and promotion, advising on tournament development incorporating visiting clubs.
Get involved!
With the intention of introducing performance prizes for developing members, we need someone to take on the role of Merchandising Officer who will be responsible for choosing printed items for the prizes (examples of which could be “Player of the Month”, “Player of the Term”, Player of the Year”, “Best Halloween costume”, and so on). We are also looking into making a B2H training shirt available supporting the club’s chosen charity and other items such as mugs, hats, polo shirts etc so members can promote B2H within and outside the club. Please contact Roger on backtohockey@surbitonhc.com or speak to him at B2H if you’re interested!
Next week’s article is “Our Coaching Scheme and its Success”, where we explore how our specialised coaching enabled us to achieve greatness last season.