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Feb

Ice Hockey gets 'Nod' as Services Recognised Sport

Last Updated on Monday, 08 February 2010 16:17 Written by RNIHA

Ice hockey was finally given recognised sport status just prior to Christmas. The announcement was welcomed by all 3 services ice hockey associations and marks the culmination of 4 years of very hard work in all 3 armed services. Lt Cdr Alain Bernard RN was quoted as saying that 'this enables ice hockey to move to next level within the services and gives it the level of respectability it lacked in the past. It should help units provide more support to individuals involved in the sport and also provides some access to some centrally funded travel for the high profile matches of the Navy team.

The HM Forces Ice Hockey Championships is already one of the largest ice hockey tournaments in the UK and this decision just underlines the effort and dedication which has been shown by players in the Navy, Army and Air Force since 2005. Hopefully, things will get a little easier in some areas although there is still a lot of work to do to ensure the momentum is maintained throught the next few years. With more players joining the sport everyday, we may even be able to aim for synopsis sport status in the long term.' Recognised status means that some matches will attract centrally (navy) funded travel, meaning that individuals travelling from Scotland, the West Country and the North East will for the first time be given some help with getting to Navy matches. It should also mean that there will be some funding available for equipment and some long term planning to further develop the sport within all 3 services.

Feb

RN Cup Planned for 26 Feb

Written by RNIHA

Planning is underway for the RN Cup to take place at a yet to be determined venue on 26 Feb 10. The format will either see marines and sailors take to the ice to determine the 2009-2010 RN champion, although it is still hoped to be able to add a Fleet Airm Arm team to the one-day competition. Anyone interested in taking part should post a comment on the team's Facebook page (or group) or on the RNIHA website via the forum. the competition is open to both registered and non-registered players of all standards. The more players there are, the greater the efforts will be to provide ice time for all and consideration will be given to separating players into an A and B category to ensure everyone participating has fun.

Feb

Navy to Host Invicta at Gosport Sat 13 Feb

Written by RNIHA

The Royal Navy will take on another well established recreational team from the South when they host the Invicta Knights at Gosport Ice Rink on 13 Feb 10. Admission is free for the 2300 face-off.

Feb

Admin Order 001/10

Written by RNIHA

Administration Order 001/10 is now available to download.

This Admin order relates to DNPD SPONSORED GRASS ROOTS SPORTS EVENTS 9-10 FEB 10

Jan

RN Cup

Written by RNIHA

It is planned to hold the first ever RN Cup in late February or early March 2010. It is hoped that there will be enough players to have 3 teams representing the main 'fighting arms' of the Navy: Fleet Air Arm, Royal Marines Corps and the Fleet. Only preliminary details are available but the 1 to 2 day competition is expected to be open to MOD employees, reservists and regular members of the Senior Service.