THE OFFICIAL HOME OF
EALING EAGLES BALL HOCKEY
TEAM STAFF
LAURA BARRY
Chairperson
Laura has been involved with the club for three years, since her son started playing. As a teacher and a parent she is passionate about helping to provide recreational opportunities for children in the area. Laura is delighted to be the current Chairperson and looks forward to seeing the Club go from strength to strength.
ANDREW RAE
Treasurer
Andrew has with the Club since it's inception (adults Year 2003, youth – January 2008). Originally from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada where he trained as a Chartered Accountant and has played or followed hockey all his life. Andrew has been coaching in the Club since 2008.
Vilma Vaattovaara
Goalie Coach
Vilma has played ice hockey at an elite level, having played as goaltender for the Finland National team in the World Championships as well as in the NCAA for the University of New Hampshire. Vilma joined the Club coaching staff in the 2019-20 season.
LOU WINSTANLEY
Secretary
Lou's son Aaron has been a Youth Division Player since his early years in primary school; he's now playing U16. Lou has been the Club Secretary since 2018 and during 2020 also took on the role of Covid Officer, ensuring we play safely in line with BHUK guidelines.
Nicky Rae
Child Protection Officer
Nicky has been volunteering with the Club since the inception of the Youth programme in January 2008. Nicky is responsible for the Child Protection policy and ensuring volunteers are in compliance with DBS regulations.
STEVE COOK
Adult Team Manager
Originally a field hockey player, Steve converted to ball hockey, joining the Adult Team in 2011. He has played Nationally with Ealing in Tier 3, then once promoted in Tier 2 competition as well as in the South East Ball Hockey League. Steve manages all aspects of the team.
COREY JOHNSON
Head Coach
Corey has been with the Ealing Eagles as a Coach for the age 13+ as well as the captain/player coach of the Ealing Eagles Adult Team since 2017. Originally from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Corey has played ice hockey as a defenseman in the GTHL but never made it to major junior! Other than ice hockey you can catch him cycling, rock climbing, or reading the latest cooking books.
Ealing Eagles BHC is fortunate to have a well-qualified, dedicated, and experienced volunteer staff.
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All volunteers are DBS certified
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Many Ealing Eagles BHC Coaches have coaching certifications ranging from ice hockey, ball hockey, roller hockey and other sports. Certifications from UK and Canadian organisations are common.
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First-Aid volunteers are present at all sessions.
