Hockey Tournament Manchester (UK) Saturday 10th December

Seems as though this is turning into an annual event now.

The Denton Unicycle Club (DUC) will be holding their 3rd annual hockey
tournament next month on Saturday 10th December.

This will be held at the same venue as before, namely:

Egerton Park Community Arts College
Egerton Street
Denton
Manchester

The tournament is for everyone, whether you're just a beginner or
seasoned pro! We'll be splitting everyone into scratch teams to
balance the sides out as best as possible. Nobody will be left out - if
you turn up then you'll be put into a team.

This will all take place between 12 noon and 6pm. The cost is going to
be £7 for adults and £5 for students and the under 16's.

The hall itself is large, perfectly suited for hockey and has been
recently renovated with a new floor laid (plastic pedals only). For
the ones that would like to shower afterwards, then both the mens and
womens changing rooms have been completely renovated and recently
re-opened (very new and modern looking they are too).

Incidentally, there will be free tea, coffee and soft drinks throughout
the afternoon.

Depending on numbers, we'll possibly swap and change the sides around.

Note for the Emu's: Try to resist bringing your Coker's!!:p

I'll post directions and anything else I can think of nearer the time.
Looking forward to seeing the usual crowd and of course new faces.
Last years tournament was a huge success. So, for the ones that have
never been to one before, or just can't afford the airfare to Germany
for the international tournament, then make sure you get to Manchester
on the 10th Dec.

Steve & Bald Stu

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Seems as though this is turning into an annual event now.

The Denton Unicycle Club (DUC) will be holding their 3rd annual hockey
tournament next month on Saturday 10th December.

This will be held at the same venue as before, namely:

Egerton Park Community Arts College
Egerton Street
Denton
Manchester

The tournament is for everyone, whether you're just a beginner or
seasoned pro! We'll be splitting everyone into scratch teams to
balance the sides out as best as possible. Nobody will be left out - if
you turn up then you'll be put into a team.

This will all take place between 12 noon and 6pm. The cost is going to
be £7 for adults and £5 for students and the under 16's.

The hall itself is large, perfectly suited for hockey and has been
recently renovated with a new floor laid (plastic pedals only). For
the ones that would like to shower afterwards, then both the mens and
womens changing rooms have been completely renovated and recently
re-opened (very new and modern looking they are too).

Incidentally, there will be free tea, coffee and soft drinks throughout
the afternoon.

Depending on numbers, we'll possibly swap and change the sides around.

Note for the Emu's: Try to resist bringing your Coker's!!:p

I'll post directions and anything else I can think of nearer the time.
Looking forward to seeing the usual crowd and of course new faces.
Last years tournament was a huge success. So, for the ones that have
never been to one before, or just can't afford the airfare to Germany
for the international tournament, then make sure you get to Manchester
on the 10th Dec.

Steve & Bald Stu

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Absolutely fantastic news - I would imagine that a large flock of EMU's
will be attending - roll on the 10th - see you then

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Absolutely fantastic news - I would imagine that a large flock of EMU's
will be attending - roll on the 10th - see you then

Roland

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I've circulated info about this event among the players in South Africa.
It is most unlikely that we'll be able to pop over for the afternoon.
I just like going thru the motions anyway.

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I've circulated info about this event among the players in South Africa.
It is most unlikely that we'll be able to pop over for the afternoon.
I just like going thru the motions anyway.

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Well myself and gemma will try our best to get there 🙂

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Well myself and gemma will try our best to get there 🙂

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Great news but I do have something tentatively booked on that day…I’ll
see what I can do 😉

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Great news but I do have something tentatively booked on that day…I’ll
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woo-hoo,

it was a right laugh last year, and i'm sure i'm free to make it this
year...

cheers guys

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woo-hoo,

it was a right laugh last year, and i'm sure i'm free to make it this
year...

cheers guys

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Are you sure that it's ok for beginners to come?

I've never paid uni hockey before but it sounds great fun. I'd love to
come.

Cathy

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cathwood said:

Are you sure that it's ok for beginners to come?

It would definitely be inappropriate for beginners to come-they might
catch up with the rest of us😉
In reality,I would suspect that nearly every single unicycle hockey
player is gratefull for having more experienced people who were willing
to play with them when they we're starting out, I know I am/was - so
definitely come along as its a fantastic sport and the Manchester venue
is a really good place. As its a tournament of scratch teams all the
players will be mixed up so there will be a huge range of skills on the
pitch which means that everyone will be able to play their part.
The other great thing about hockey is that it improves your unicycling
a huge amount as it allows you to ride around and not worry about the
unicycle but instead playing the game which tends to mean that you
relax and ride better - in fact I can't recommend unicycle hockey
highly enough.
So you don't even need to ask the question whether you should come
it'll be a fantastic day with a bunch of supportive like minded
individuals.
See you there
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OK!!
See you there then

Cathy

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Cathy,

You're more than welcome to come along. We have plenty of spare hockey
sticks so that's not a problem and I'm sure you won't be the only
beginner there. As well as you making up the numbers on one of the
teams, we'll be having a game just for the beginners and younger ones
during the afternoon. There will also be lots of people around only
too keen to offer advice and tips on playing hockey. The rules are
very straight forward and you'll soon pick them up.

Here's a link to the rules of the game:

http://tinyurl.com/9mmn5

Looking forward to seeing you there.

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Just in case you missed this post the first time round!

I'd hate anyone to miss out on such a superb hockey tournament.

Steve

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For all those that can make it to the hockey tournament, here are the
directions to the DUC. So far we've had a very good respose.

The Denton Unicycle Cub, Egerton Park Community Arts College, Egerton
Street, Denton, Manchester.

Directions as follows:

From junction 24 on the M60, follow the sign for Denton A57 to the
second set of lights (sign posted Audenshaw, Arrow Trading Estate)
where you turn left. Road bends to left, then right. Take the first
right into Egerton St. We're 200m on the right, just after the college
main building.

Alternatively, join the M67 at junction 24, turn left at the first exit
(junction 1A) and Egerton St is the 3rd turning on the left.

NOTE: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU USE PLASTIC PEDALS AND NOT METAL ONES.

See you all there.

Steve

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Hey Steve,
d'you know the post code?

Thanks,

Cathy

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