We hope all those of you who participated at Club Day had an enjoyable day - thank you to everyone who came along to play, umpire, coach, help and support in such good numbers on what was a lovely sunny!

In the evening we presented the senior section awards for last season - delayed because of the cancellation of our normal Annual Dinner of course.

Heading the list was Mike Bettridge who was awarded Honorary Life Membership - only the 20th person to be honoured in this way in the 90-year history of the club. Mike last year completed his 50th straight season playing for OSHC, and was presented with his award by fellow Hon Life Member John Levenger. Over those 50 years, Mike has at various times been 3rd XI Captain, Team Secretary, School Liaison Officer, Treasurer, Chairman and President and he now plays for M4, skippers the Solihull O-60s team and also umpires regularly. He is also a Past President of the OSA.

Our major Annual Award is the Cutler Award, given for an outstanding contribution to the Club - this year it deservedly went to Etienne Blatt who was unfortunately unable to collect it in person as he is stuck back home in South Africa. Hope to see you soon Eti!

The full list of winners is:
Honorary Life Membership: Mike Bettridge
Cutler Award - for the outstanding contribution to the Club: Etienne Blatt
Presidents Shield - for the most successful team: Ladies 2nd XI
Captain’s Cup - for long service to the club/hockey: Tony Jamieson
Chairman’s Shield - for services to the infrastructure of the club: Jenny Cox
Presidents Cup - for the best 1st XI player (M or L): Sophie Boyle
The Shorthouse Salver - for the club player who has shown exceptional commitment over the season: Andy Jackman
Men’s Colts Award - for an outstanding contribution from a schoolboy: Mackenzie Hill
The Heather Linley Memorial Trophy - for outstanding contribution from a schoolgirl: Jess Cox
The Joe Wood trophy - for the Men’s Most Improved Player: Jem Perry
The Anne Wagstaff trophy - for the Ladies Most Improved Player: Anya Hemming
Lev’s Lump - for the Men’s Top Goal Scorer: Andy Rush
The Tinker Shield - for the Ladies Top Goal Scorer: Maria O’Malley
Roger Flood award - for services to running Ladies hockey: Frankie Levey

Huge congratulations to all our winners!