YMCC chasing more success in festival clash
YMCC will be in pursuit of first place in the Stiles Electrical Premier League men's standings when they take on Whitford in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Saturday.
The clash, starting at 7pm, is the second leg of a special double-header as part of the 2025 Goldfields Festival of Hockey.
With six wins, YMCC trail only Fremantle-Cockburn — also with six wins, but with an overall record padded out by two draws.
It is in stark contrast to Whitford, whose best result to date was a draw last weekend against Hale.
The match is preceded by a women's clash between the same clubs at 5.30pm.
YMCC are seventh on the women's ladder, with Whitford winless.
The festival program starts on Thursday night with Hockey WA's groundbreaking Bridging the Gap course.
Designed to strengthen communication and collaboration between coaches and umpires, the 60-minute course starts at 5.30pm.
From 6.30pm, local officials will hone their skills in an umpire briefing, while academy athletes from the Eastern Goldfields Hockey Association will train alongside elite coaches.
Friday's itinerary comprises instructional sessions at local schools from 11am-3pm, and the Welcome To Hockey program at 5.15pm.
Junior instructional clinics will take place at the stadium on Saturday between 10am and 11.30am, followed by three local fixtures from 12.30-5pm before the two showcase games.
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