Sunday 3 Dec 2023 - weather

Koo Janzen • December 2, 2023

The forecast is not too bad...

We have been getting some questions about whether or not we will be cancelling the AC training on Sunday because of the weather.

At the moment, looking at the forecasts, it seems that frost will not be a problem on Sunday.

We can, of course, never be 100% sure, but as a rule, the coaches will make a decision on the day when they get to the pitch.

I realise that doesn't help those of you that have to travel a long distance or who have the additional cost of a ferry crossing, but we have to cater for hundreds of players and re-scheduling sessions with the congested calendar we have, is a huge challenge.

So, as long as the pitch is safe, hockey will continue.


Remember to always check your squad page on this website before the session as any last minute changes will be published there.

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