Wests is getting back into hockey for 2020!

The Capital League squad have been back on the field training for the last couple of weeks and we have been testing out our COVID-safe processes on them - things seem to be ok!

This week we return to our usual training times but we will be gradually introducing each group back to training as there is a bit of admin involved in putting the proper protocols in place. The restrictions were lifted further at the end of last week so we will continue with CL squad training only this week to test the changes out. We will aim to have the SL1 and SL2 mens teams to join training from 16 June, the Wests women from 23 June and the juniors to start on 30 June.

The Wests return to training framework is  here - Wests Return to Training 2020 Framework

The most important thing is that all our players are properly registered before attending their first training session.

HACT have released details of the 2020 season which are:

Senior Competition:

• Commence Friday 10 July with Grand Finals to be conducted on Saturday 31 October.
• Semi Finals will be conducted from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 October. Semi Finals will be; 1 vs. 4 and 2 vs. 3 with winners progressing through to the Grand Final.
• All grades will play 18 rounds which will include 3 mid-week rounds conducted in September and October.
• Brophy/McKay Medal night is tentatively scheduled for Friday 6 November.
• Social competition will be offered for Friday nights with a cap on the number of entries.

Junior Competition:

• Commence Thursday 23 July with Grand Finals to be played 22-25 October.
• Semi Finals will be conducted from Monday 19 to Thursday 22 October.
• Season will be 12 rounds across 13 weeks with SF’s and GF’S.
• U18-1 Boys and Girls competition to be played on Thursday evening. Matches will be shared between Lyneham and Tuggeranong.
• U11’s will remain on Saturday morning at Willows. Finals for U11’s are yet to be confirmed.
• All other grades will be played on the same days as they did in 2019.

So things are starting to happen and we are looking forward to getting back on the pitch!