2008 Trans Tasman Masters Challenge Series

Gallagher Hockey Centre, Queens Avenue

Hamilton, New Zealand

The Waikato Hockey Association extends a very warm welcome to all players, officials and supporters to the 2008 Trans Tasman Masters Challenge Series to be held from Monday May 12^th to Saturday May 17^th. We hope you take the opportunity to make or renew on field challenges and off field friendships that have developed over the years.

This newsletter is intended to summarise the official events we have planned for you.

The hockey turf is located at the Gallagher Hockey Centre, Queens Avenue, Hamilton

Visit www.waikatohockey.org.nz for site map.

Managers Meeting

Monday May 12^th, Waikato Hockey Pavilion, Gallagher Hockey Centre, Queens Avenue, Hamilton - 4.30pm start.

Meet’n’Greet

Tuesday May 13^th, The Hillcrest Tavern, 247 Clyde Street, Hamilton - 6pm start - $10 per head. For directions refer; http://www.wises.co.nz/rlb/k/1/Hamilton/Hillcrest+Tavern/

Bar-B-Que

Thursday May 15^th, Gallagher Hockey Centre Pavilion – 5.30pm onwards.

The Waikato U16 Boys representative team will be hosting a Bar-b-que for your enjoyment. $15 per head. Numbers to be confirmed at Managers meeting.

Formal Dinner / Prize giving

Saturday May 17^th, Centennial Lounge, Te Rapa Conference and Function Centre,

Te Rapa Race Course, off Ken Browne Drive, Hamilton - 7pm start - $60 per head. For directions refer;

http://www.wises.co.nz/rlb/k/1/Hamilton/Te+Rapa+Race+course/s/10/#c/2ssr7/6s3yv/1/

Liaison

Australia Ross Tritt ph mob 0276661555

New Zealand Bridget Daldy ph mob 0274787822

Tournament Shirt

A tournament polo shirt will be available to purchase – details to follow.

Practice sessions/ Draw

Refer www.waikatohockey.org.nz

While you are here in the Waikato we hope you take the opportunity to enjoy some of the wonderful attractions in Hamilton and the surrounding districts - visit www.hamilton.co.nz

Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact either Ross Tritt or Bridget Daldy.

Neil Thistlethwaite

Tournament Organiser

Ph mob 0276779834