The replacement of Pitch 2 is well underway and behind the scenes the Essendon Hockey Management committee have been in negotiations with Moonee Valley City Council with regards to the signing of a new lease.  This has necessicitated a review of the liquor licence and new planning permit.  Unfortunately liquor licensing requirements preclude us from alcohol trading until further notice.  However, we will be applying for a licence to sell alcohol on SL1 match days.  On other days you are wlecome to BYO to the ground only, i.e. not into the clubrooms.  Once we have a licence again we will let you know that things are back to normal.

"The beginning of a new and exciting era for the Hockeyroos has been reconfirmed today, with Hockeyroos coach Frank Murray today announcing his 2009 national squad, with the inclusion of 10 national debutants."  Including our own Georgia Nanscawan.

Georgia, who will become the youngest player in the national squad, joins her Essendon team mate Sarah O'Connor on the 4 Nations South African tour to Durban from 1-6 June 2009.

Excerpts from Hockey Victoria announcement.  Click here to visit the HV site for full details.

Essendon Ladies Hockey Club are looking for goal keepers for all our metro grades.  We offer access to gear (registration fee discounts apply if you have your own gear) and coaching.

Contact Secretary, Leanne Richards if you are interested on 9470 2394 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .