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Subscriber only IT S just as well Ipswich s everywhere player, coach and captain Sara Rogers is so fit and focused. Her impressive time management skills will be tested even further in three competitions and as a Queensland head coach this season. Rogers has mentored the Hancocks men and captained the Hancocks women in recent seasons along with her Brisbane competition (Ascot) and other representative commitments. She s added three more roles to her incredible list. Rogers is going to coach the Hancocks women as well as the men in the Ipswich competition starting on Friday night. The Hancocks men open the new season against Wests in a 7pm encounter at the Ipswich Hockey Complex.
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Subscriber only WITH strong family links to hockey, Wests club president Desleigh Smith has a simple message for those considering a return this season. I m hoping people are interested to come back and have a run, she said. Anyone that wants to come back and play and have some fun and enjoy either a social or competitive game of hockey, they are very welcome. While we are bound by current COVID restrictions, Ipswich Hockey has paved the way to allow us to still play a game of hockey and not be locked in our houses. Smith knows that first hand.
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Subscriber only AS supporters of the Ipswich hockey competition since the early 2000s, Bellbowrie officials and players have made a valuable contribution to regional sport. With a new season starting next month, key club people are working hard to entice newcomers for the years ahead. Club president Matt George and vice president Andrew Boyle were among the active officials at the latest Ipswich Hockey Open Day at Raceview. They welcomed newcomers to the sport and players keen to sign up for the 2021 season starting on March 12. While working to field a number of teams across the grades, Bellbowrie is also holding separate introductory sessions at the Bellbowrie community sports complex starting on Wednesday.