WOMEN’S HOCKEY

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 188, 7 May 1936, Page 5

WOMEN’S HOCKEY

New Senior Selector This Season TWO NAMES QUOTED Peculiar Club Procedure (By Critic.) It is understood that a change of senior selector is imminent this season, and the names of two prominent ex-Wellington representatives, subject to their approval, are under consideration, namely, Messis. A. Stratton and It. Adams. In all probability the Wellington Women's Hockey Association will decide the matter at its next meeting. / Both men named have had previous experience as selectors, .Mr. Stratton occupying the senior selectorship two or three seasons ago, and Mr. Adams showing his quality as junior selector during the past few terms. When holding the senior position previously Mr. Stratton proved himself among the best selectors Wellington has possessed for a number of years, and undoubtedly bolds the best credentials for again having the honour. His past knowledge in the difficult task that confronts a senior A selector would stand him in good stead, and undoubtedly his choice would be a popular one among players. Mr. Adams also holds high credentials for the position, but the past experience and great knowledge of selecting a tournament team, held by Mr. Stratton, slightly overshadows Mr. Adams’ claim. The careful consideration of the association should favour Mr. Stratton. Senior B Selector. There is rumour that a change of selector in the senior B grade is also likely to take place. If such proves the case then in all probability one of the men abovementioned will be appointed to the position. Extraordinary Club Procedure. An extraordinary procedure, unheard of previously so far as hockey clubs are concerned, was brought forward by a vice; president and agreed to by a majority of two at lha recent annual meeting of a certain local women’s hockey club. The motion was to the effect that.it be compulsory for every member of the club to sign a form, apart from the necessary registration form, pledging herself to that club, irrespective of whether she is fortunate enough to hold a place in one of the club’s two teams each playing Saturday, or is left on the side-line throughout the season. Now, the mover of this scheme must certainly have known the motive behind his motion, otherwise he would certainly not have brought it forward. But on the other hand, did those members who forced it through honestly realise what they were voting for? So far as this particular club is concerned, the pledge adopted undoubtedly makes the transfer system of the association look ridiculous in that should a member of the club concerned hold reasonably good excuse for a transfer to another local club, she is prevented from gaining it, not by the association, but by the pledge the club holds over her. Under such circumstances that player would not be inclined to remain on the active list of the club, and therefore would be compelled to retire from the sport for the remainder of the season.

Any club adopting such a procedure as that quoted is indirectly over-riding the rule of the association, which clearly states that any player holding good reasons for so doing is free to make application to the association for a transfer, such application not being granted until the club’s side of the ease is heard.

ExiSoutbland Rep. Miss H. Morris, late of Southland, and now a resident of Wellington, will be playing for College Old Girls- this season. Miss Morris, who represented Eastern Southland as centre-forward at last year’s Dominion tournament in Gisborne, is a centre of high repute, nnd proved her capabilities while at Gisborne. To allow Miss Morris to excel in her position the College Old Girls’ vanguard will need to work in harmony and give the ex-Southlander every opportunitv. Possessing au accurate eye for goal and the ability to telegraph her knowledge to the right end of her stick when in the circle. Miss Morris will certainly trouble goalkeepers at close range. Her circle work is'snappy. If given the same opportunities as she received in Southland, Wellington will not need to look fnr for a representative centreforward. Movements of Senior A Players. • Late of the Petone Technical club, Miss M. Malpas has joined the Swifts club and is being given her chaneb to make good in senior A jiockey at centre-for-ward, / "When playing junior grade Miss Malpas showed exceptional promise. Mrs. P. Ilendle, who did not participate in the sport last season, will once again play at full-back with Mrs. A. Smith for Hutt United. This pair in the past has proved a strong line of defence. Miss B. Charles, College Old Girls, who has represented Wellington as a halfback for a number of seasons, is reported to have retired from active participation in the game, and her absence in the College Old Girls half line will be felt this season. Miss Charles, however, remains a member of the management committee of the Wellington Hockey Association. After having played senior hockey for Ramblers in 1934, and Hutt United last season. Misses Rita and Iris Thomas will give their services to the Technical Old Girls (1) team this term. Both sisters played some bright games for Hutt United. After a season’s spell Miss T. Wind has rejoined Huia’s senior team for this season. The rumour that Miss K. Aliller would not be playing this season is without foundation. Miss Miller will again partner Miss E. Mclndoe at full-back for Swifts. Swifts have secured the services of another Petone Technical player in the promising left-wing. Miss E. Reynolds. This player will receive every encouragement to make a success in senior A hockey. Miss M. Simpson, the outstanding junior centre-forward last season, has been promoted to Technical Old Girls senior A (1) team and her displays with this team will be watched with much interest. Horowhenua Separate Body. With some divergence of views, delegates at the Dominion women’s hockey conference, held in 'Wellington last week, could not see eye to eye with the Horowhenua association's application to affiliate with the 'Wellington Women's Hockey Association as a sub-association, but were agreeable to granting Horowhenua recognition as a separate association. Prior to a conference held at Levin last year between representatives of the New Zealand Women's Hockey Association and the Horowhenua and Mnnawatu associations, Horowhenua was a sub-asso-ciation to tile Manawatu Women’s Hockey Association. So disappointed was Horowhenua at the treatment meted out, to it by Manawatu that the conference was called to settle the matter, Horowhenua desiring to join Wellington. Manawatu strongly opposed such a move, but was agreeable to Horowhenua branching out a. 4 a separate association. So the outcome of last week s conference will alleviate Manawatu’s anxiety and be of satisfaction tostbat association, while Horowhenua's failure in its main object will be greeted with disappointment. The argument put forward Io prevent nfiiliation with Wellington was not sound on the face of it, but any excuse is better tlian none.

Technical Old Girls’ Loss. The Technical College Ohl Girls Hockey Club has suffered a severe loss in the transfer out of Wellington of Mr. Montgomery, who has acted as coach to .the club for a number of years. It is mainly through the conscientious endeavours of Mr. Montgomery that the old girls’ duo has attained a high standard of hockey in all grades, particularly so in the senior A division. Mr. Montgomery will undoubtedly be missed by the club this season.