THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS HOCKEY FESTIVAL
13-16 APRIL 2022
SHANE KIDWELL
HEADMASTER’S WELCOME
Welcome to St Alban’s College and the U16 Independent Schools’ Hockey Festival. We sincerely hope that you will enjoy your time with us as you compete against other like-minded schools.
St Alban’s has a proud sporting tradition dating back to 1963 and hockey continues to be one of our flagship sports. We continue with our festival format for this event, rather than a tournament, to encourage young men who participate, to play competitive hockey in an environment that promotes collegiality, friendship and camaraderie.
We are delighted that many parents have travelled from around the country to join their sons and we sincerely hope that you will enjoy all the capital city has to offer. Please take advantage of our hospitality, relax and enjoy yourselves and take in the surroundings of the city and the campus. Do not hesitate to ask our staff or boys should you have any queries or require any assistance.
The fact that our grounds are in such good shape is a tribute to our Sports Facilities Manager, John Nkuna, who himself played sport at the College while a school boy here over a decade ago. Our thanks also go to Garth Turvey (Director of Sport), and Guy Elliott (Director of Hockey) for their passion and hard work in ensuring that this event is a success.
I trust that this Festival experience will be an enjoyable one! To the players, enjoy the competitiveness on the field and the relationships and friendships you build with players from other schools and, most of all, ensure that you revel in the Festival atmosphere.
Kind regards,
Shane Kidwell
(6th Headmaster, St Alban’s College)
““Every day is a great day for hockey.”- Mario Lemieux
MEDICAL INFORMATION
INTERCARE – GLENFAIR SHOPPING CENTRE
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Monday to Friday 07h00-19h00
Saturday and Sunday 08h00-18h00
Tel: (012) 368 8800
Glenfair Shopping Centre, Cnr Lynnwood and Daventry Road, Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria
FAERIE GLEN HOSPITAL
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK / 24 HOURS
Tel: (012) 369 5600
309 Sprokie Avenue, Faerie Glen, Pretoria
GENERAL INFORMATION
LAUNDRY:
Drop Off: Thursday at dinner or Friday before 07h00 at the Tom Hamilton Dining Hall. You will see your laundry bag marked with your school’s name.
Collection: Friday dinner at the Tom Hamilton Dining Hall.
TOILETS:
Toilets for ladies and gentlemen are situated under the Day Boy Centre, across from the Leseding Astro and at the Tom Hamilton Wellness Centre.
TUCK SHOP:
The tuck shop and Shorty’s Coffee will be open from 08h00-18h00 at the Tom Hamilton Wellness Centre.
MEALTIMES:
Breakfast: 06h00 – 08h30 for all players and staff in the Tom Hamilton Dining Hall.
Lunch: 12h00 – 14h00 for all players and staff in the Tom Hamilton Dining Hall.
Dinner: 17h00 – 19h00 for all players and staff in the Tom Hamilton Dining Hall.
Packed Lunches: Bookings and collection times for packed lunches must be made by Managers at breakfast before 07h30
EVENING FUNCTIONS
WEDNESDAY 13 APRIL
18h30 Managers and Coaches function @thegreyandblue
THURSDAY 14 APRIL
Drinks will be available @thegreyandblue
FRIDAY 15 APRIL
Drinks will be available @thegreyandblue
TRANSPORT DETAILS
Meeting point: Top circle at St Alban’s College Main Gate
THURSDAY 14 APRIL
To Pretoria Boys High School: 06h45 leaving from St Alban’s (Helpmekaar and York). Pick up at 09h00.
To Pretoria Boys High School: 12h15 leaving from St Alban’s (St John’s). Pick up at 13h45.
To Pretoria Boy’s High School: 13h30 leaving St Alban’s (Clifton). Pick up at 16h00.
FRIDAY 15TH APRIL
To Pretoria Boys High School: 06h45 leaving from St Alban’s (Bishops). Pick up at 09h00.
To Pretoria Boys High School: 11h45 leaving from St Alban’s (St Andrews GRH). Pick up at 14h00.
Drop off at OR Tambo: 15h00 leaving St Alban’s (Bishops).
SATURDAY 16TH APRIL
York High School bus: 07h30 pick up at St Alban’s to Pretoria Boy’s High School. 09h30 pick up at Pretoria Boy’s High School and drop off at OR Tambo airport.
To Pretoria Boy’s High School: 10h15 leaving St Alban’s (Helpmekaar). Pick up at 12h15.
Drop off at OR Tambo: 11h00 leaving St Alban’s (St Andrews GRH).
Drop off at OR Tambo: 15h00 leaving St Alban’s (Clifton).
PLAYING FORMAT
4 x 12-minute chukka’s
1st and 3rd quarter break: 2 minutes
Half time: 4 minutes
PLAYING FIELDS GPS CO-ORDINATES
ST ALBAN’S COLLEGE:
S 25° 46′ 24.96″ – E 28° 17′ 2.76″
110 Clearwater Road, Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria
https://www.stalbanscollege.com/contact-us-1/
PRETORIA BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL
25°45′38″S 28°13′26″E
200 Roper St, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0181
FIXTURES
Wednesday 13 April – St Alban’s College
Thursday 14 April – St Alban’s College
Thursday 14 April – Pretoria Boys High School
Friday 15 April – St Alban’s College
Friday 15 April – Pretoria Boys High School
Saturday 16 April – St Alban’s College
Saturday 16 April – St Alban’s College
Saturday 16 April – Pretoria Boys High School
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
St Benedict’s College
Cornwall Hill College
St Stithians College
St Charles College
St Andrew’s School Bloemfontein
Uplands College
St John’s College
St David’s Marist Inanda
Bishops Diocesan College
York High School
St Andrew’s College Grahamstown
Clifton School
Michaelhouse
Helpmekaar Kollege
St Alban’s College
A massive thank you to our partner for making this festival a success!
IT TAKES A SCHOOL WITH VISION TO PREPARE A YOUNG MAN FOR LIFE
