Avoca Hockey Club CLG

Meet Leo Sex – An Integral Part of Avoca Hockey Club CLG!   Leo is the clubs men’s captain.   Sporting Background – I would describe myself as a typical middle aged Irish guy. I love most sports and have tried many of them too, but generally tend of be rubbish at them or at best a one trick pony. You name it I’ve tried it football, golf, rugby, boxing, cricket, tennis – All to a very poor standard! But I’ve loved every minute of it. I love teams’ sports in particular which is what attracted me to hockey. Avoca had a team and type of hockey for people of all levels and ages which for a guy who had spent most of his life sitting on the bench was mana from heaven!   Hockey-Specific Background –  Played my first every hockey game at 20 for Suttonians Hockey Club after I was asked to to fill in for a game. 7 years after that I joined Pembroke Wanderers Hockey Club with good friend Adam Goggin for a season to play with their 7th team. Nearly a decade (and four children) later, my daughter took up hockey with Avoca and Dennis O'Connor snagged me when I turned up to Give Hockey a Go and I’ve been playing for the club since.   Family, Friends, and Business – I have four children with my wife Ruth Tierney. Not only is she the most amazing person in the world (she may read this) she also obviously has the patience of Job to put up with me! I have worked in banking for over 15 years but this year took the first step into working for myself by starting a small company focused on leveraging my experience which has been terrifying but also incredibly exciting.   Favourite Personal Success – My family of course, outside of that I won golfer of the year in Portmarnock Golf Club way back in the day.   Favourite Team Success – My most favourite team success off the field was building a great team within the bank I worked for, it was great to see the folks I worked with turn into the great leaders they are today. On the pitch my first ever team sports success came with Avoca when our Men’s 4th team won Division 5 of the Leinster Hockey Association League to gain promotion to division 4. We have since gained promotion to Division 3 and our Men’s 4th team is the highest it can be league wise!   Why You Got Involved in Avoca – I like making a positive impact on my local community whether it be the Blackrock Credit Union or Avoca or just helping a friend out if it gives a sense of satisfaction and makes someone else’s life a tiny bit better. The feeling that gives can't be beaten.   Why You Love Avoca – It’s a fantastic community club. Despite not having the classic amenities of a traditional sports club (clubhouse with bar) Avoca has managed to build a fantastic sense of community and team spirit which we bring to our home away from home the Wishing Well after matches!   We’re excited to share the stories of our amazing community members. Stay tuned for more!   #AlwaysAvoca

🚨 Avoca Hockey Club CLG is thrilled to announce our new partnership with Hatch Coffee! 🚨 Hatch Coffee offers delicious coffee and treats, perfect for fueling up before or after a game. As a valued member of Avoca Hockey, you can now enjoy a 10% discount at their Blackrock shop! Avoca thanks Hatch for their support and can’t wait to grow are partnership even further! 🏑☕️

The draw has been made for the Europeans and Ireland have drawn France, Germany and the Netherlands. https://lnkd.in/gEH7D4vz?

15,000 Hockey Ireland members with many of them Avoca!! If your not signed up please do so ASAP!! https://lnkd.in/gRaiUQUR?

Div1 action is back for our Women’s 1s 🤩 Our Men’s 5 & 7s are also back with lots of other exciting matches happening. Make sure you get down to a side line and cheer on the teams 🤎🏑 #AlwaysAvoca

Results Saturday 7th September 🏑 The Men’s 2s, 3s, 4s & 6s were back to league action while our women’s 2s & 3s continued their preseasons with friendlies. Well done all! #alwaysavoca

The last day of the Masters Celtic cup saw our O60’s claim second place with a 4-2 win over Wales. Irish O65’s and O70’s had 1-0 and 4-0 losses respectively. https://lnkd.in/g_TAZw7r?

🚨 Exciting Coaching Opportunity at Avoca Hockey Club! 🚨 Avoca Hockey Club has recently been promoted to EYHL1 on the Men’s side, and with this promotion comes exciting changes and opportunities. Our Men’s 2nd team, a highly competitive squad that has finished 3rd in the league for the past three seasons, is in need of a new coach. Our previous coach, Kieran Bolger, has moved to coach our Women’s 1st team, leaving behind a talented and self-sufficient group of players. We are seeking a dedicated individual to manage and organize the Men’s 2nd team and support them on game days. What We’re Looking For: Someone with a passion for hockey and team management. Coaching experience is desirable. Ability to support and organize a competitive squad. Commitment to fostering a positive and successful team environment. Why Join Us? Be part of a club that has recently achieved promotion to EYHL1. Work with a talented and motivated group of players. Competitive financial package for a Division 1b coach. Contribute to the continued success and growth of Avoca Hockey Club. If you or someone you know is interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact [email protected]. Your support and dedication could make a significant impact on our team! 🙏🤎🤍 #Hockey #CoachingOpportunity #AvocaHockeyClub #EYHL1 #JoinOurTeam

Avoca Hockey Club CLG Swap Shop ♻️ On Saturday 5th October from 12-3pm in Newpark, Avoca will have its first Swap Shop for all members 🙌🏼 It’s a chance for you to dig out all your preloved hockey kit and equipment and swap it for gear you need 🏑 All items should be clean. We welcome hoodies, skorts, shorts and jersey and also hockey sticks, shinguards, astros etc. Items in lost property will also be offered on the day. All proceeds will go to sunbeam.ie which provides facilities for adults with intellectual disabilities. A link to donate will be available closer to the time with cash donations also being taken on the day. Our Men’s team will be kicking off their EYHL 1 campaign with a bake sale also taking place to fundraisers for Sunbeam. Make sure to mark you calendars and get down to Newpark to show your Avoca spirit 🏑🤎

Day 2 of the Celtic up and our Men’s O60’s were the big winners of the day with an excellent 4-0 win over Scotland. Irish O65 and O70 losing matches vs Wales and Scotland respectively. https://lnkd.in/ganz-2fa?