COVID-19 Update – National Lockdown

David KitchinerNews

Following the latest government announcement regarding the national lockdown to help combat the spread of COVID-19, England Hockey has confirmed that all club and community hockey activities must cease from Thursday, 5th November until after Wednesday, 2nd December at the earliest. Your club management committee has endeavoured to adhere to all England Hockey COVID-19 guidelines thus far, and will continue … Read More

Notice of Special General Meeting

David KitchinerNews

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE CHELMSFORD HOCKEY CLUB WILL BE HELD ONLINE* AT 7:00 PM ON TUESDAY 17th NOVEMBER, 2020. Apologies for absence. To agree and adopt the Management Committee’s proposal that: The match fees previously agreed at the 2020 Annual General Meeting are temporarily reduced by £2 per head, with effect from 26thSeptember, until … Read More

COVID-19 Update 16th October

David KitchinerNews

Following this week’s announcement that Essex will be moving to the HIGH COVID-19 alert level, members may be interested to know how this will affect us. In short, it makes very little difference, although we urge all members to please continue to observe all COVID-19 restrictions to help us stay as safe as possible. England Hockey have just announced that … Read More

NHS COVID-19 App and QR Codes

David KitchinerNews

Following the launch of the NHS COVID-19 App this week we have installed QR Code notices on each pitch and our changing room block. All visitors (players, officials and spectators) should scan the QR code when they arrive, using the NHS COVID-19 app. This is to help trace and stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). If you move between pitches … Read More

Role Vacancies

David KitchinerNews

There are still a number of important roles unfilled for this season.  It is now critically urgent that these positions are filled without further delay.  Brief details below: Umpire Liaison Officer – acting as single point of contact between CHC umpires and external organisations – leagues, clubs, umpire associations, England Hockey.  No hockey or umpiring knowledge necessary.  Plan the work around your other activities. Club … Read More

PAYMENT OF FEES

David KitchinerNews

Dear Members, Your management committee has received a number of enquiries regarding the payment of annual membership subscriptions and match fees this season while some club facilities and activities are impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS Your management committee wishes to make it clear that, at the moment, and in line with England Hockey guidance, we have to plan for … Read More

COVID-19 Reminder

David KitchinerNews

As our season is now underway, and league hockey is due to resume shortly, it seems an opportune time to remind all members and parents of the need to observe COVID-19 restrictions at all times. We are fortunate that hockey, along with other organised sporting activities, is an approved exception from the latest restrictions but that does not mean we … Read More

Greetings from the President

David KitchinerNews

Hi Everyone, I would comment firstly that I am deeply flattered by the request to be your President especially in the very sad circumstances which led to the vacancy and the challenges in following Spencer. As we start the incoming season following what has been, and continues to be, an extremely unprecedented year for us all, I would encourage all … Read More

Membership Renewal

Sally DaltonNews

Membership renewal opens on the club website on the 1st September (not before!). If you registered last season you should get an automatic reminder.  If you are a new member this season you can sign up on the website homepage by clicking on ‘Sign Up’ in the top right hand corner. Via the website you are able to pay for the … Read More

COVID-19 Step 4

David KitchinerNews

With effect from 7pm on Thursday, 20th August, Chelmsford HC will move to Step 4 of England Hockey’s Return to Play plan. To find out what this means, what members must do and to learn of important changes to our pitch booking system, please follow the COVID-19 Guidelines link on the About Us menu.