A state of the art new 3G astro turf is now ready for action at
East Grinstead Sports Club and is ahead of
schedule.
The all new surface replaces the original sand based
astro turf along with a new shock pad and 5metre high fencing
surrounding the facility.
Block bookings for the new surface have been flooding in
after it was announced that the astro turf was to be replaced
giving a long lease of life to the local football, hockey,
lacrosse and rugby communities.
"I am delighted with the quality of the new facility and the
speed at which it has been installed. We have had a lot of
interest from a variety of local clubs and teams, all jostling
to pre book pitch time on the new surface" said Dave Brown, the
driving force behind the project.
Booking Enquiries (Clubs, Schools & Teams for
Football, Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby)
Olympic training is in full swing AT East Grinstead SPORTS CLUB
Mid
Sussex District Council welcomed the Barbados Hockey Team to the
area as training for the Olympics starts at East Grinstead
Sports Club.
East Grinstead Sports Club is one of the venues approved by
London 2012 for pre-games training camps in the lead up to the
Olympics and Mid Sussex District Council is a full partner in
the West Sussex-Ahead of the Game programme. This initiative is
county-wide ensuring residents, businesses and communities get
the most out of the 2012 Games.
Five matches took place on Friday 25 June and over the weekend
at East Grinstead Sports Club. The games, played against local
teams, are part of the Barbados national teams' warm-up to a
major tournament next month.
"This is fantastic for our District and firmly puts us on the
map," said Councillor Pru Moore, Cabinet Member for Leisure and
Sustainability. "Not only do we have brilliant facilities for
the athletes, but also beautiful surroundings for the Team to
enjoy.
"Tourism is important to our local economy and all activity
showing off what Mid Sussex has to offer is a good thing for our
residents, businesses and communities. The Olympics in 2012 will
be a truly exciting time and being part of it in any way will be
memorable. We warmly welcome the Barbados Hockey Team and I am
keen to build a good relationship with the Barbados Olympic
Association in the lead up to the Games and far into the
future."
GET IN
SHAPE THIS SUMMER FOR LESS THAN £1 A DAY
- SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS
For other Fitness Suite offers and
information on the Tri Challenge, also contact Craig.
'At The races' CHARITY SUMMER BALL -
CANCELLED
It is with
regret that we have taken the decision to cancel the Charity
Summer Ball that was scheduled for Friday 9th July.
For further
information, please contact East Grinstead
Sports Club on 01342 321210 and ask for a member of the events
team, or contact us by email at
events@eastgrinsteadsportsclub.co.uk and we will be happy to
answer any questions that you may have.
TIM BAGGETT MEMORIAL HOCKEY DAY -
SUNDAY 27TH JUNE
I'm memory of Tim Baggett (EGHC), East Grinstead
Sports Club is hosting a memorial day of hockey this Sunday,
27th June. A series of friendly matches will take place on the
water based astro from 14.00 approx. For more information please
email Chan Patel
here
BARBADOS NATIONAL MEN'S AND LADIES HOCKEY SQUADS CHOOSE EGSC FOR
TRAINING VENUE
East
Grinstead Sports Club is proud to announce that the Barbados
Hockey Federation has chosen to use the facility as a training
venue ahead of a major tournament that both their men's and
ladies squads will be competing in next month in the Americas.
The two squads will be arriving in the UK this
Thursday and will be using the sports club as their base for
training sessions and matches before they return to the
Caribbean next week.
All matches are open to the general public as
is the club house which is open 7 days a week.
FREE ENTRY
FREE PARKING
PUBLIC BAR
CATERING
FREE SEATING
(PROVISIONAL MATCH SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Friday 25th June -
East Grinstead Sports Club - Water Based Astro Turf
Matches (men & women)
Horsham Ladies 1stXI
v Barbados (W)
19.30
Surrey XI
v Barbados (M)
20.45
Saturday 26th June -
East Grinstead Sports Club - Water Based Astro Turf
Matches (men & women) 18:00 - 22:00
Crawley Men's 1stXI
v Barbados (M)
18.30
EG Ladies 1stXI
v Barbados (W)
20.30
Sunday 27th June -
East Grinstead Sports Club - Water Based Astro Turf
Matches (men & women)
Eastbourne Ladies 1stXI
v Barbados (W)
10.30
Canterbury Men's 1stXI
v Barbados (M)
12.30
East
Grinstead SPORTS CLUB - AGM
- 7.30pm, Thursday 24th June at EGSC
The East Grinstead Sports Club Limited AGM is to be held at 7.30
pm on Thursday 24 June 2010 at EGSC.
It has been a landmark year for EGSC with great achievements in
sport however the company that formerly operated the facility
was forced into liquidation in March. As a result of the trading
situation we will need to set up new arrangements with the
sporting sections to replace the elapsed user agreements.
All current members of EGSC are invited to attend the AGM as you
deserve the opportunity to understand how things may be shaped
in the future and it will provide you with a chance to give your
views. It is intended that one of the items on the agenda will
be a proposal to review the constitution and voting
arrangements.
We are also looking for nominations for Trustees of the charity;
their role is to safeguard the charity and direct it to meeting
its constitutional objectives. To find out more about the
current constitution and the current Trustees, details will be
published on the club website in early June. Click
here for a Trustee Nomination Form.
This is a key EGSC AGM that all EGSC members are invited to
attend as it concerns the continuation of your club.
PRIMARY SCHOOLS SUMMER CAMPS AT EGSC -
26TH JULY TO 27TH AUGUST 2010
NEW FITNESS SUITE
TIMETABLE - AS OF 21ST JUNE 2010
NEW 3G ASTRO PITCH ANNOUNCED
You may be
aware that East Grinstead Sports Club have been working over the
past 3 years towards replacing the existing sand pitch with a
new 3G pitch. I am pleased to announce that the contracts have
now been signed and works are due to start on 7th June 2010 with
a completion date of 30th July 2010, obviously as with all
contracts of this nature this is weather dependent. The surface
will be a Lano Interplay 40 mm pile, primarily a Football
surface but with lower league Hockey being played. The markings
on the pitch will encompass four 7-a-side pitches, an 11-a-side
pitch and full sized Hockey pitch. Regular updates on the
progression of the project will be posted on the East Grinstead
Sports Club website
www.eastgrinsteadsportsclub.co.uk. For more information
click
here
EGSC
Members' NEWSLETTER ISSUE 2 - FRIDAY 14TH MAY
Click here for the latest issue of 'CLUBHOUSE
NEWS', the EGSC Members' Newsletter
PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING WORKS TO Path
Number No.36aEG
Path Number No.36aEG
EAST GRINSTEAD SPORTS CLUB WISHES TO APOLOGISE FOR ANY
INCONVENIENCE CAUSED TO WALKERS WHILST THIS PATH IS BEING
REFURBISHED.
The work to be done includes clearing the ditch running parallel
to the path diverting the water which causes the mud.
Resurfacing the path by spreading wood chippings on its surface.
Whilst this path is not as yet the responsibility of East
Grinstead Sports Club, the Club is undertaking this task under
the auspices of the Club’s Charity commitment to provide and
maintain sports and leisure facilities for the public.
Should you wish to find out more about the activities of the
EAST GRINSTEAD SPORTS CLUB please call in at reception.
The Management
EGSC
TIM BAGGETT MEMORIAL HOCKEY DAY -
SUNDAY 27TH JUNE
I'm memory of Tim Baggett (EGHC), East Grinstead
Sports Club is hosting a memorial day of hockey this Sunday,
27th June. A series of friendly matches will take place on the
water based astro from 14.00 approx. For more information please
email Chan Patel
here
EGSC
Members' NEWSLETTER ISSUE 2 - FRIDAY 14TH MAY
Click
here for the latest issue of 'CLUBHOUSE
NEWS', the EGSC Members' Newsletter
East
Grinstead SPORTS CLUB - AGM
- 7.30pm, Thursday 24th June at EGSC
The East Grinstead Sports Club Limited AGM is to be held at 7.30
pm on Thursday 24 June 2010 at EGSC.
It has been a landmark year for EGSC with great achievements in
sport however the company that formerly operated the facility
was forced into liquidation in March. As a result of the trading
situation we will need to set up new arrangements with the
sporting sections to replace the elapsed user agreements.
All current members of EGSC are invited to attend the AGM as you
deserve the opportunity to understand how things may be shaped
in the future and it will provide you with a chance to give your
views. It is intended that one of the items on the agenda will
be a proposal to review the constitution and voting
arrangements.
We are also looking for nominations for Trustees of the charity;
their role is to safeguard the charity and direct it to meeting
its constitutional objectives. To find out more about the
current constitution and the current Trustees, details will be
published on the club website in early June.
This is a key EGSC AGM that all EGSC members are invited to
attend as it concerns the continuation of your club.
The EGSC Fitness Suite Announces The Launch of The All New
Tri Challenge
Test
your fitness with the Fitness Suite’s Tri Challenge consisting
of a 1Km row followed by a 5km bike ride, followed by a 3km run.
All you need to do next is ask a member of the Fitness Suite
Team to enter you for the Tri Challenge. You can practice as
much as you like and then when you’re ready, we will time your
attempt at the challenge sand post your score on the top 20
leader’s board.
All members can enter the competition which is being run over a
3 month period starting on Monday 17th May 2010, ending 9pm on
Friday 13th August 2010.
There are prizes for the Top 3 places and a prize for the
fastest time on each discipline.
Prizes as follows: -
Prizes for both the Men’s & Ladies Competitions
1st Place = 1 months FREE membership and £50 credit on
your EGSC card
2nd Place = 1 months FREE membership and £25 credit on
your EGSC card
3rd Place = 1 months FREE membership and £10 credit on
your EGSC card
For a chance to compete against your fellow Fitness Suite
Members, ask one of the Fitness Suite Team for more information.
£25 FITNESS SUITE MEMBERSHIP ANNOUNCED FOR EXISTING EGSC
SPORTS SECTION MEMBERS
East Grinstead Sports Club is pleased to announce the
launch of a new initiative, offering existing EGSC
sports section members a discounted rate for membership
to its Fitness Suite. Current sports section members
with a valid EGSC membership card can take advantage of
this offer by contacting Craig Tonna on Tel: 01342
321219 or by emailing Craig at
ctonna@eastgrinsteadsportsclub.co.uk
Existing Fitness Suite members can
take advantage of this offer by becoming a member of one
of the numerous sports sections. For further information
on becoming a member of any of the sports sections,
please click
here or contact one of the sections directly below.
Interested in becoming a member of
one of the many sports clubs that base themselves at
EGSC?
Meridian Archery Club -
contact Mike on 01342 713048
Felbridge Badminton Club - contact Barbara on
01342 328726
East Grinstead Cricket Club - click
here
Saint Hill Blues Football
Club - click
here
East Grinstead Hockey Club - click
here
CD Phoenix Netball Club -
click
here
South Down Netball Club -
click
here
Dunnings Squash &
Racquetball Club click
here
EAST
GRINSTEAD HOCKEY CLUB RETAIN NATIONAL TITLE TO MAKE IT
THE QUADRUPLE
East Grinstead Hockey Club's Men's
1stXI have accomplished the unthinkable and successfully
defended their National Championship title by beating
Beeston HC in the Championship Final at Cannock HC on
Monday 3rd May. That makes it 4 titles in one season for
the hockey club including a European title to add to the
3 domestic titles that the team have also successfully
defended. More
here
Player/Coach Mark Pearn with
daughter Isabella and the trophy
The new
functions team receive thanks on another successful
EVENT
For more information on how we
can help you host a party, wedding, reception or even
business meetings, please call 01342 321 210 and ask for
any member of the Events Team or email
here
Good Friday
Netball Tournament A Great Success!
Some of the many thank you notes pouring in...
"Thank you for arranging the netball
tournament on Good Friday and the matches against the
South Africans yesterday, I really enjoyed it. It was an
excellent experience, it's a shame it is all over. Thank
you very much!"
"We picked up our daughter up after netball today
and went to the Harvester in Crawley, as did the South
Africans! They all recognised her and were so thrilled
to see her and chat. Lovely girls! Thanks for a fun
weekend of netball."
"On another note the food was well received
by the South African teams who really enjoyed the whole
experience!"
"Thank you for your support and to your family and
friend’s who gave us so much support yesterday, could
not have run the event without you all!"
A LETTER OF
THANKS
The club hosted and catered for a
Vice Presidents lunch on Sunday 28th March before the
Men's 1stXI Hockey team played their last league match
of the season against Cannock.
The lunch was fabulously well
attended by many EGHC VP's and once again the club
excelled in delivering a stunning lunch worthy of the
VP's in the well presented Ashdown Suite.
SPORT RELIEF a massive success
Over
600 competitors assembled at the club on Sunday 21st
March for this years Sports Relief.
As one of the UK’s biggest
fundraising events, Sport Relief brings the entire
nation together to get active, raise cash and change
lives and East Grinstead was no exception with nearly
twice as many people competing compared to last year.
The best bit is, all the cash raised will help
people living incredibly tough lives across the UK and
the world’s poorest countries.
Christine Border is the EGSC
Lotto Winner for March...
March
2010 Prize - £25
Not a
member?? ...then join NOW
£20 per number for a year or 6 numbers for £100 for a
year. You can have as many numbers as you wish to
increase your chances of winning (Payable by standing
order)
Lotto is run as a fundraiser for East Grinstead Sports
Club, which at the same time gives you the chance to win
a cash prize every month. Funds raised through the Lotto
will be used on specific projects that will benefit all
members.
The Widescreen TVs in the Lingfield Bar and the new
dance floor are both examples of Lotto funded projects.
Prize Draws for 2010
MAY, AUGUST, NOVEMBER and FEBRUARY DRAWS - £200
APRIL, JULY, OCTOBER and JANUARY DRAWS - £50
MARCH, JUNE, SEPTEMBER and DECEMBER - £25
FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION
£200
LOTTO WINNER ANNOUNCED
Sue Collinge is the EGSC £200
Lotto Winner for February
February
2010 Prize - £200
Not a
member?? ...then join NOW
£20 per number for a year or 6 numbers for £100 for a
year. You can have as many numbers as you wish to
increase your chances of winning (Payable by standing
order)
Lotto is run as a fundraiser for East Grinstead Sports
Club, which at the same time gives you the chance to win
a cash prize every month. Funds raised through the Lotto
will be used on specific projects that will benefit all
members.
The Widescreen TVs in the Lingfield Bar and the new
dance floor are both examples of Lotto funded projects.
Prize Draws for 2010
MAY, AUGUST, NOVEMBER and FEBRUARY DRAWS - £200
APRIL, JULY, OCTOBER and JANUARY DRAWS - £50
MARCH, JUNE, SEPTEMBER and DECEMBER - £25
FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION
Posted Wednesday 3rd February 2010
LIFESTYLE LAUNCH NEW MEMBER
OFFER FOR EGSC MEMBERs
Olympian and European Gold
Medallist Opens panoramic project
Ashley Jackson and Dave Brown
at the official opening
Ashley Jackson proudly cutting the
tape at the official opening of the Panoramic Window
Project which Dave Brown spearheaded at East Grinstead
Sports Club.
Ashley, a current England and
GB Hockey International who plays his indoor hockey at
EG is the newly crowned Young Player of the World and
this week was named UK Player of the Year. A regular
visitor to the Fitness Suite said how impressed he is
with this exciting addition to what is already a first
class fitness facility for both novice and experienced
gym users alike.
Dave Brown was equally thrilled
to see his brainchild come to fruition and add such a
fabulous perspective to the facility. "Im delighted to
see the project finally open and that Ashley who uses
the gym frequently could open it today".
Craig Tonna, Head of the Sports
Development hopes that with the ever increasing
publicity that the sports club is receiving and with so
many developments and improvements being put in place
that the club and Fitness Suite in particular will
attract more and more members. "The benefits
available to everyone in the East Grinstead area are
clear to see for all those that visit the facility" said
Tonna. Members of the public can enjoy a host of
activities in a stunning setting with no hassle free car
parking and can relax in the Lingfield Bar afterwards
with a hot or cold drink and enjoy fresh pastries, hot
food and much much more.
For more information please
contact Craig Tonna on 01342 321 210 or at
ctonna@egscc.co.uk
ASTRO
PITCH SEATING PROJECT BACK ON TRACK
Work has restarted in earnest on
the seating project adjacent to the water based astro
turf after weeks of bad weather. Over 120 seats will be
fitted in Stage 1 of the project with further seating
planned in the near future. Stages 2 and 3 will see
additional seats and 2 turnstiles installed to provide
improved facilities for spectators and encourage higher
attendances at the sports facility.
2010 STARTS WITH A SMILE FOR LOTTO WINNER
Jeff Morris is the first EGSC
Lotto Winner of 2010
January 2010 Prize - £50
Not a member?? ...then join NOW
£20 per number for a year or 6 numbers for £100 for a
year. You can have as many numbers as you wish to
increase your chances of winning (Payable by standing
order)
Lotto is run as a fundraiser for East Grinstead Sports
Club, which at the same time gives you the chance to win
a cash prize every month. Funds raised through the Lotto
will be used on specific projects that will benefit all
members.
The Widescreen TVs in the Lingfield Bar and the new
dance floor are both examples of Lotto funded projects.
Prize Draws for 2010
MAY, AUGUST, NOVEMBER and FEBRUARY DRAWS - £200
APRIL, JULY, OCTOBER and JANUARY DRAWS - £50
MARCH, JUNE, SEPTEMBER and DECEMBER - £25
IT IS
WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT WE MOURN THE PASSING OF TIM
BAGGETT
Tim
passed away peacefully yesterday afternoon, Tuesday
5th January 2010 after a brave fight
against pancreatic cancer.
Tributes
are flooding in from friends and colleagues alike
for Tim, who was a well known and much loved figure
in the hockey world, a true friend and a genuinely
warm and kind hearted man.
Tim was
born on
18th March 1958
and leaves his wife Helen and two daughters
Stephanie and Krista.
Further
details regarding arrangements for his funeral will
be forthcoming in due course.
In the
meantime, if you would like to send a personal
message to the family, please click
here.
Thank You
‘We miss you Tim but you will never be forgotten’
Posted Monday 4th January 2010
2010 STARTS WITH A SMILE FOR LOTTO WINNER
Graeme Forsyth receiving his £200 LOTTO cheque from
Dave Brown
FITNESS SUITE PANORAMIC WINDOW PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION
Click on a picture to see a larger version
If you cannot see the video, click
here to download a short clip of the window
project.
Completion of the project is due by
Friday 25th December. For more information please
contact Craig Tonna on extension 206
Posted Tuesday 15th December 2009
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER LOTTO WINNERS
ANNOUNCED
The EGSC Lotto are pleased to announce the winners of both
the November and December draws.
November -
£200 -
Winner
Graeme Forsyth
December -
£50
- Winner
Hannah Major
Winners will be contacted directly.
For more information on how you can join the Lotto and what
it does for the club, please click
HERE
Thank you for your continued support
Posted Friday 11th December 2009
YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU!
East Grinstead Sports Club Charity - Volunteers Needed
The EGSC facilities are provided for the benefit of member
clubs, its members and the general public. They can only be
provided with your continued support and therefore
volunteers are needed in a small and big way, from manual
labour to helping with major events. Please register your
support indicating your areas of skill and interest by
downloading and completing the 'Volunteer Application
Form' from the link below and handing it to
reception or to one of the trustees or members of staff.
For more information on the variety of roles and skills that
the club is looking for and to download the application
form, click
HERE
Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty and very
close to London, Gatwick and the whole of the South East,
this venue is truly unique.
With International standard facilities and over 100 years of
sporting tradition - producing 4 Olympians - we have been
included in the London 2012 Pre-Games Training Venue guide.
Our charitable trust status has helped us provide multisport
opportunities for the whole community. Whether it be a party
in our main balcony bar, a conference in our Ashdown suite
overlooking the grounds or a function/corporate day in our
600 capacity indoor Marquee, we can cater for all your
needs.
Enjoy a work out in The Fitness Suite gym, join one of
our sports clubs or coaching sessions, hire a pitch/court or
simply have a social game with friends......
We all want to enjoy the fabulous facilities and and enjoy
our sports and leisure time and you can help. Every donation
will make a difference and if you've got an idea for a
fundraising event, why not setup up an event to help raise
more money for the club.
East Grinstead Sports Club is here for you, your family
and friends...
Simply click on '
MAKE A
DONATION' and follow the
instructions or click on 'FUNDRAISE
FOR US' to setup an
fundraising event.
Thank you for your support in
making the club the best it can be
Posted Friday 27th November '09
Special EGSC
MEMBERS Offer – Airport Parking for only £10 per week
APH are offering EGSCC members one week’s airport parking at
APH Gatwick, APH Manchester and APH Birmingham for only £10
when packaged with an airport hotel.
Don’t miss out – simply book a hotel and APH parking package
for a stay between 1st November 2009 and 18th March 2010 and
save ££’s.
Avoid an early morning drive to the airport… travel to the
hotel the day before, stay the night and relax knowing your
car is parked with APH.
Get a quote today. Simply visit…
www.aph.com/egscc or
call 0844 871 7521 and quote ‘EGSCC’
Posted Tuesday 3rd November '09
Lifestyle EuropeANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FOR EGSC MEMBERS
Lifestyle Europe are proud to be working in association with
East Grinstead Hockey Club for the 2009/2010 Season.
As a business we know how important it is to build
relationships, which is the key reason we have specifically
teamed up with EGHC and EGSC to present the membership with
a trusted and forward thinking partner when it comes to Car
Sales, Servicing, Parts and Accessories and Accident Repair.
Established in 2001 we have grown hugely as a business and
now work with manufacturers including, Ford, Mazda, Renault,
Subaru and Apache Quad Bikes.
We also have a small car supermarket Carzone based in Horley
and Commercial Vehicle franchises across Kent, Sussex and
Surrey.
Whether you are looking to buy a New or Used Car, looking
for Servicing, Parts and Accessories or Accident Repair, we
have East Grinstead covered and look forward to seeing you
at of our dealerships soon.
Please note, when visiting one of our sites simply bring
along your East Grinstead Sports Club Membership Card and we
will apply your exclusive EGHC discount when you use our
services or purchase a new or used vehicle from us.
Contact Information:
Lifestyle Europe Ltd
Sites across Kent, Sussex and Surrey, selling, servicing and
repairing Ford, Mazda, Renault, Subaru, Apache Quad Bikes
and Ford and Renault Commercial vehicles
Carys Jukes - Lifestyle Europe - 01293 826 522 James Poore - Lifestyle Europe - 01293 845 000
EGSC MEMBER BENEFITS - 20% DISCOUNT AT HIRE CENTRE
In September 2009, the new EGSC
Membership Card will be launched which will include a host of
benefits to all members. In line with the launch but ahead of time,
HIRE CENTRE of East Grinstead have announced that they be offering a
20% discount to all holders of the new card on all HIRE CENTRE
products.
The new agreement will start with
immediate effect and will run until the 31st April 2010.
HIRE CENTRE based in the centre of
East Grinstead provides a huge selection of tools for hire and
purchase to tackle those tricky DIY or garden jobs as well as
providing car, van and mini bus hire.
Terms: To take advantage of
HIRE CENTRE's 20% discount to current EGSC members, you will need to
present your card and verify that you are the holder. (20%
discount not available on SPECIAL OFFERS)
EGSC would like to extend its
thanks to HIRE CENTRE for its support of East Grinstead Sports Club
and its continued sponsorship of the EGHC Men’s 1st XI.
Contact Details: HIRE CENTRE, 214
London Road, East Grinstead, W Sussex RH19 1HE
Tel: 01342 327922
East Grinstead Sports Club Ltd. - a company limited by guarantee.
Registered in England no.1091114
Saint Hill Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4JU Tel:
01342 321210
NEWS ARCHIVE
Mid
Sussex District Council welcomed the Barbados Hockey Team to the
area as training for the Olympics starts at East Grinstead
Sports Club.
East
Grinstead Sports Club is proud to announce that the Barbados
Hockey Federation has chosen to use the facility as a training
venue ahead of a major tournament that both their men's and
ladies squads will be competing in next month in the Americas.
Player/Coach Mark Pearn with
daughter Isabella and the trophy
Over
600 competitors assembled at the club on Sunday 21st
March for this years Sports Relief.
Tim
passed away peacefully yesterday afternoon, Tuesday
5th January 2010 after a brave fight
against pancreatic cancer.
