FairwayDodger
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Nothing stopping them coming to an arrangement with a local course. That's what Loretto do, it's not as if they have their own course.
Nothing stopping them coming to an arrangement with a local course. That's what Loretto do, it's not as if they have their own course.
Rumpokid
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Well the clue is in the question, and my opinion.
You'd be better asking the thread bearer, why he has used the word pointless.
A lot of other stuff in schools is pointless, but that is not the title of the thread, it is hockey....And yes i think it is pointless.Modern kids are playing a lot of basketball in schools nowadays for example,leaving not a lot of room for minority sport, and i am afraid your beloved hockey is one of them.
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Again it's still cost - majority of schools struggle with budgets as it is
Partnerships are formed with golf clubs from country schools to ensure youngsters who do want to play golf or give it a go have that chance
But a school isn't going to stop doing a low cost team sport in favour of bringing in golf into the school timetable
Rumpokid
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Also a lot of kids from schools around Lancashire are using the ranges as some form of their school timetable.
FairwayDodger
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Not really disputing any of that but the more I think about it the more is seems to me that some clubs would welcome such a tie up. Wouldn't suit all clubs, obviously, but I bet it'd be seen as a real win-win by some.
Blue in Munich
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It would certainly give our sport, which currently has dwindling numbers, the opportunity to gain converts that would otherwise be lost to football, rugby, cricket or possibly even hockey.
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I know what the OP said
I asked you why you think it's Pointless ?
I have no idea what makes a sport minority or not but I do know there is over 1500 hockey clubs in GB with clubs having anywhere between 5 and 12 teams plus youth set ups with adult participation over 200,000
Certainly plenty space for a team sport that encourages skill in the school timetable - hence why it's there and even growing in a lot of areas.
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The Schools partnerships in this area are the guys that sort out the links
Lots of inter school comps and inter county school comps
Pros going into to speak to pupils etc
Paperboy
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I still play hockey. Played it at school to get away from the bullies. Found I was okish at it and being playing ever since.
Played to a reasonable level similar to conference level football. I'll carry on playing until my body can't do both Hockey and Golf.
Played to a reasonable level similar to conference level football. I'll carry on playing until my body can't do both Hockey and Golf.
Played it and enjoyed it without being much cop at it. If it encourages kids to exercise then I don't care what sport they play
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c1973
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I enjoyed hockey at the school, was pretty decent at it as well.
Plus, learning how to brandish a long lump of wood effectively came in quite handy where I grew up.
That was one of the good things about our school, we got to give pretty much every sport a bash (polo being an exception!), even boxing.......once!!......lol, I still remember that particular double period of PE fondly.
I'm struggling to think of one that I never had a crack at tbh.
Plus, learning how to brandish a long lump of wood effectively came in quite handy where I grew up.
That was one of the good things about our school, we got to give pretty much every sport a bash (polo being an exception!), even boxing.......once!!......lol, I still remember that particular double period of PE fondly.
I'm struggling to think of one that I never had a crack at tbh.
Actually, at high school, once we reached the 5th form, those that were golfers were allowed to go and play golf. As I was already a member at Wimbledon Common, not miles away from the school it was a quick trip and a chance to play. As it was the local course, the school got a deal on green fees for the other kids. Worked out nicely and we got a team together and played the Aer Lingus schools championship against some rather posh schools
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I done the same thing to get a girl into our primary school football team. Got most of the team to refuse to play unless she got a fair chance.
She was actually a lot better than quite a few boys (not me obviously
) that were getting a game and it was always amusing when some of the opposition team couldn't get the ball off her, after laughing at her prior to kick off! She got in to the team and played a few games........but then the teachers strike bit and school footy was a no no unfortunately.
Still, it's nice to know I unwittingly did my bit for equality when I was around 12yrs old.
Liverbirdie
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Haven't a view on Hockey, as we played it when we were a "grammar" school for 1 year, and I wasn't mad on it, but each to their own.
When they made all the schools comprehensives, they brought in "Uni-Hoc" which was played with a plassy puck and sticks (could use both sides of the stick). This was played in the gym, but again wasn't brilliant.
I believe some Scottish schools can do Ski-ing in PE - that would be great.
I loved Volleyball and Handball, but we never did squash, which I grew to love after leaving school.
You can't beat "crab football" though.:thup:
When they made all the schools comprehensives, they brought in "Uni-Hoc" which was played with a plassy puck and sticks (could use both sides of the stick). This was played in the gym, but again wasn't brilliant.
I believe some Scottish schools can do Ski-ing in PE - that would be great.
I loved Volleyball and Handball, but we never did squash, which I grew to love after leaving school.
You can't beat "crab football" though.:thup:
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Rumpokid
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Wow crab football..Haven't heard that mentioned for years..Did actually play with one lad who said he had a rule book for crab football..Nice one..
PhilTheFragger
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we still play Crab footy at scouts, and British Bulldog
Ging Gang Gooolie etc
Ging Gang Gooolie etc
FairwayDodger
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I learned to ski through the school, they organised glenshee trips every year.
Liverbirdie
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Wow crab football..Haven't heard that mentioned for years..Did actually play with one lad who said he had a rule book for crab football..Nice one..
Was it written by Tom Cleverly?
palindromicbob
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I do think there should be more schools encouraging golf as an option. Doesn't need to be a case of replacing anything. Some kids aren't cut out for other sports or are excluded by not being in the right click. Golf on the other hand doesn't rely on a team mate passing to you or not.
More active than sitting on the side lines and teaches discipline though etiquette and an appreciation of the rules of the games would instil a bit of honour. Could think of worse things for the kids to be at.
More active than sitting on the side lines and teaches discipline though etiquette and an appreciation of the rules of the games would instil a bit of honour. Could think of worse things for the kids to be at.
rickg
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Another one here that started playing at school (grammar school in Huddersfield), played for the RAF and then Welwyn Garden City when I left.
Was playing 1st team hockey as Centre forward into my late 40's before deciding that Hockey, golf and cricket aren't good for a lower back problem......or a marriage..:rofl:
Was playing 1st team hockey as Centre forward into my late 40's before deciding that Hockey, golf and cricket aren't good for a lower back problem......or a marriage..:rofl:
