{"id":106965,"date":"2023-01-07T10:32:06","date_gmt":"2023-01-07T10:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=106965"},"modified":"2023-01-07T10:32:50","modified_gmt":"2023-01-07T10:32:50","slug":"my-memories-of-the-burgher-recreation-club-the-number-1-hockey-club-from-1932-to-date-by-dennis-de-rosayro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/my-memories-of-the-burgher-recreation-club-the-number-1-hockey-club-from-1932-to-date-by-dennis-de-rosayro\/","title":{"rendered":"My memories of the BURGHER RECREATION CLUB \u2013 The Number 1 Hockey Club from 1932 to Date – By Dennis de Rosayro"},"content":{"rendered":"

My memories of the BURGHER RECREATION CLUB \u2013 The Number 1 Hockey Club from 1932 to Date – By Dennis de Rosayro<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Hockey\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perhaps inspired by the ancient Olympic Games in Greece, the 1st<\/sup> Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896.<\/span><\/p>\n

The very same year on 26th<\/sup> December 1896 in tiny Ceylon, the Bambalapitiya Hockey & Football Club was founded by the Burgher community from Bambalapitiya, Colombo South, at a meeting held at the residence of Mr. F.J. Foenander, who was elected as Patron.\u00a0 Mr. A.W. Raffel and Mr. O.H. Poppenbeck were elected as President and Hony Secretary, respectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On 31st<\/sup> May 1915, the Club changed its name to Burgher Recreation Club and its colours changed from \u201cBlack-red-Gold\u201d to \u201cBlack-Red-Champagne\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thus, the B.R.C. completed 125 years on 26 December 2021.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

My visit to my beloved club on that evening, with my wife and extended family gave me immense joy and happiness which brought back unforgettable and wonderful memories.<\/span><\/p>\n

The current President and Hony Secretary are, Mr. Lasith Nanayakkara and Mrs. Susan Brohier, respectively, and the Patron is Mr. Dennis de Rosayro.<\/span><\/p>\n

Having joined the Club on 8th<\/sup> March 1954 as a student member, I thought it opportune to recall its Hockey History and achievements to the best of my memory and ability, paying tribute to the greats who brought honour to the Club and Country.<\/span><\/p>\n

Touching on Internationals before 1950; Fulham Wright, Edward and Carl Kelaart represented Ceylon vs. India (Olympic champions) in 1932.\u00a0 V.S. de Kretser (Senior) vs. India in 1935.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1947, Russell Heyn and Ernie Kelaart vs. India in the 1st<\/sup> Test, with Russell being Captain in the 2nd<\/sup> Test and also playing vs. Afghanistan along with Ernie Kelaart in 1947.\u00a0 Also in 1947, Hugh Aldons, Wally de Zylva and \u2018Bob\u2019 Bartels played vs. India.<\/span><\/p>\n

I had the privilege of playing alongside Ernie, Hugh and Wally.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the first ever Ceylon Hockey Federation tour to South India in 1953, 7 out of the 16 players were from the B.R.C., namely, Ernie Kelaart (Vice Captain), Hugh Aldons, Fredrick White, Ivan de Kretser, Vivian de Kretser (Junior), Wally de Zylva and Brindley Stave.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1957, to South India, the B.R.C. was represented by Hugh Aldons (Captain), Ivan de Kretser, Frederick White, Brindley Stave and youngsters, Dennis de Rosayro and Derrick Harvie.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the 1959\/60 historical 42 day tour of North India when Ceylon\u00a0 was ranked No. 6 along with 3 European Countries by none other than Dhyan Chand, the B.R.C. was represrnted by Frederick White (Vice Captain), Ivan de Kretser and Dennis de Rosayro.<\/span><\/p>\n

Again in 1960 to South India, the B.R.C. representatives were Ivan de Kretser (Captain), Dennis de Rosayro and Derrick Harvie.<\/span><\/p>\n

The mass exodus of Burghers from 1957 onwards had a lasting impact to both Hockey and Cricket teams.\u00a0\u00a0 All but Brindley Stave, Russel Bartels and youngsters Dennis de Rosayro, Anton D\u2019Costa and Malcolm Berenger remained.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, being the foremost Hockey club, meant that many talented and promising youngsters eagerly joined the club.<\/span><\/p>\n

Derrick Harvie who as a school boy from Kingswood College toured South India with the Ceylon team in 1957, joined the club in 1958.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the early Sixties, Richard Heyn an imposing Full Back, along with younger brother David from St, Peter\u2019s College, Colombo, followed by Thomians from Mt. Lavinia, Randolph Morrel and cousin Royce Van Twest joined the club along with Spencer Herft, Gerry Jayasuriya, Sam Abeysinghe and brothers Clifford and Franklyn Harvie.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the mid and late Sixties, seasoned Internationals, brothers G.H. Jayatissa and G.H. Rupesinghe, Iqbal Jumar, Tissa Ettipola and National Caps, Clifford Rodrigo and Saliya Galagama and National poolist S. Sandarasekaram, making the B.R.C. a very strong and fearful outfit.<\/span><\/p>\n

The teenagers who joined the Club from 1968 onwards blossomed and attained great heights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I had an important role to play as player and coach of the Women\u2019s teams from 1959 to 1976 and Men\u2019s teams from 1962 to 1976.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mervin Preena entered my hockey world in 1968 as a 14 year old schoolboy from Issipathana College.<\/span><\/p>\n

When I was conducting my coaching sessions every Sunday from 9 am to 11 am for the United Youngsters Hockey Club, Kotahena, at the De Mel Park, Colombo 2, Mervin\u2019s father approached me during a break and requested whether Mervin could attend, and left him in my care.\u00a0 This study bright-eyed youngster looked a picture of fitness \u2013 virtually \u201cready to go\u201d.\u00a0 Soon after he became a Student Member of the B.R.C.\u00a0 A model student he was in deed a prodigy.\u00a0 In 1971 within 3 years, he was selected as a 17 year old to tour North India with the Ceylon Team.\u00a0 The Manager was none other than Chandra Schaffter who would have given Mervin many an exposure to play in the 14 match itinerary.\u00a0 His distinguished career began in 1970 until 1983, captaining the B.R.C. team in 1974.<\/span><\/p>\n

As Centre Forward, Mervin mastered the Indian art of dribbling. Many a time deceiving his opponents with \u2018head on\u2019 dribbling, side stepping both ways at full speed, resulting in many spectacular goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1970, elder brother \u201cOtto\u2019 joined the Club as a 18 year old also from Issipathana College.<\/span><\/p>\n

In full flow as a right Extreme, he dazzled the spectators with his deft stick work and body swerves at full speed.\u00a0 He would outrun any defence and when encountered display an array of deceptive passes for his team mates to hit the boards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Apart from a very few, all players joined the Club at a very young age.\u00a0 Compulsory practices and coaching were conducted very Monday, Wednesday and Friday and attendance and times were maintained, which was a criteria for match selection, which was highly competitive; but this great bunch of players and others that followed never faulted.\u00a0 In fact they would further tone their skills on Tuesdays and Thursdays and even on Sunday mornings, such was their dedication and passion for the game.\u00a0\u00a0 Therefore, it was no surprise to me when 9 out of 16 selected for the 1978 Asian Games was from the 1976 \u2018A\u2019 and \u2018B\u2019 squads, namely, Sarath Serasinghe (24) (Captain), Mohamed Jahn (24), B.M.R.. Preena (24) A.K.H. Preena (26), M.F.M. Razeen (22), M. Fawzi (22), Lalith Wijesekera (23), M.M. Hallaj (20),\u00a0 and S.H.M. Kuthubdeen (18).\u00a0 Ishak Sahabdeen (21) the 10th<\/sup> player who joined the Club in 1977.\u00a0\u00a0 S.H.U. Karnain (13) was selected for the 1st<\/sup> Asia Cup in Karachi in 1982 along with Mervin Preena (Vice Captain).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So by 1978, most of the top 16 players were very experienced and played together for a decade or so, and only had to be guided.\u00a0 S. Sandrasekeran was of immense assistance in this regard and more so, when he became President from 1981 to 1093.\u00a0 Otto and Mervin Preena were Hockey Secretaries at one time or the other and with Jhan, Serasinghe and A.J. Rumy in the fold, the Hockey Section thrived.<\/span><\/p>\n

These players paved the way for the B.R.C. to win 34 Trophies between 1976 to 1989. It was indeed the glory era, that undoubtedly enabled the club to hold its position as the Number One Hockey Club in Hockey.<\/span><\/p>\n

The others who significantly contributed were A.J. Rumy, Abdul Hamid, Muhalareen Jaldin, S. Manoraj, Kumar de Silva, Ananda de Silva and Shiran Massaron.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SUMMING UP TO 1989 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The B.R.C.. vs.\u00a0 Old Bens encounters from 1962 to 1989 drew vast crowds with Old Bens dominating from 1965 to 1975 and B.R.C. from 1976 to 1989.\u00a0 The Sri Lankan teams were dominated by players from both teams.<\/span><\/p>\n

The matches produced hockey of the highest class.<\/span><\/p>\n

One must never forget the many players who were unfortunate not to get National Caps, such as Russel Bartels, \u2018Natty\u2019 Prins, S. Sandrasekeran and David Heyn.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the golden era from 1975 to 1989, the other outstanding players were Abdul Hamid, A.J. Rumy and M. Rahuman.\u00a0 During the Sixties and Seventies, players like Malcolm Berenger, Gerry Jayasuriya, S. Rasheed, Raja Atukorala, Clifford, Franklyn and \u2018Buster\u2019 Harvie, are names I can remember.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our \u2018B\u2019 team also won many trophies and names like Brian Forbes, Peter Bartholomeusz, Raja Van Twest, Quintin Wright, \u2018Kutcho\u2019 Perera, J. Strover, M. Cassim, S.K. Weerakoon, Ronald Berenger and Melvin Bartholomeusz were stalwarts for many a decade.<\/span><\/p>\n

PERIOD 1990 \u2013 2019<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

During this period, we won the \u2018Andriesz Shield\u2019 5 times, \u2018Pioneer Cup\u2019 6 times, \u201cPioneer Shield\u2019 2 times, and the \u201cBacon Cup\u2019 once.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

BRIEF HISTORY OF LADIES HOCKEY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Ladies Hockey Section of the Burgher Recreation Club was founded in October 1932 with the President of the Club, Dr. V.R. Schokman as Ex-Officio Chairman.<\/span><\/p>\n

From July 1952, this section which had been a separate part of the Club with a Constitution of its own, came into the main club.<\/span><\/p>\n

From the outset the Ladies have played a major role and taken a very active interest in the promotion and encouragement of Hockey for Women and Girls.<\/span><\/p>\n

In spite of several outstanding players emigrating in the fifties and Sixties, the Club continued to participate in all tournaments conducted by the Sri Lanka Women\u2019s Hockey Association.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. Dennis de Rosayro took over as Coach from 1957 to 1978, and had a significant role to play.<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact through the B.R.C., he introduced the 7-a-side Hockey tournament on 25th<\/sup> November 1961, not only to promote the game but also to encourage the formation of more Ladies\u2019 hockey playing clubs, and there is no doubt that his venture had proved both successful and extremely popular.<\/span><\/p>\n

The \u2018Ingram Challenge Cup\u2019 was an All-Island invitation Hockey tournament, opened to all \u2018A\u2019 Division teams.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1968, Mr. Rosayro introduced the \u2018Juriansz Challenge Cup\u2019 for \u2018B\u2019 Division clubs and schools.\u00a0 In 1981, this tournament was only for School teams.<\/span><\/p>\n

From 1961 to 1981, for the \u2018Ingram Trophy\u2019, the B.R.C. emerged winners 10 times, Ceylonese Ladies Hockey Club 5 times, Colombo H & F.C., Baptist Mission School, Matale and Kandy Whites, two each.The Club had many successes participating in the \u2018Wynne Hones\u2019 League tournament conducted by the Colombo Hockey Association.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enid Reimers, Enid \u2018Gilly\u2019 Fernando and Claire de Kretser were the seniors in the contingent having represented the club and Ceylon before Dennis took over.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gilly was an outstanding sports woman, having captained Ceylon both in Hockey and Cricket.\u00a0 A very humble lady, she volunteered to play for B.R.C. \u2018C\u2019 team for the \u2018Ingram Challenge Cup\u2019 in 1965.\u00a0 Although a veteran Centre Forward, I would have played her in the \u2018A\u2019 Team.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hugh Aldons a triple International in Hockey, Rugger and Cricket told me that Enid Reimers was a fearful Full Back and both Gilly and Enid were fit to play for the Mens\u2019 team.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

INTERNATIONALS <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Enid \u2018Gilly\u2019 Fernando <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1956 –\u00a0 vs. India (Captain)<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Scotland (Captain)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    1960 \u2013\u00a0 vs. India (5 Tests)<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Enid Reimers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    1956 –\u00a0 vs. India<\/span><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Scotland<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hyacinth de Kretser<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      1956 –\u00a0 vs. India<\/span><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Scotland<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Claire de Kretser<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        1960 –\u00a0 vs. India\u00a0 (5 Tests)<\/span><\/p>\n

        1962 –\u00a0 vs. India (3 Tests)<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Deana Beling<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        1960 –\u00a0 vs. India (2 Tests)<\/span><\/p>\n

        1962 –\u00a0 vs. India (3 Tests)<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cissy Pinto <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        1960 –\u00a0 vs. India (2 Tests)<\/span><\/p>\n

        1962 –\u00a0 vs. India (1 Test)<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hyacinth Atwell<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        1960 –\u00a0 vs. India (5 Tests)<\/span><\/p>\n

        1962 –\u00a0 vs. India (3 Tests)<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Charmaine Boulton <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        1967 –\u00a0 vs. India (3 Tests)<\/span><\/p>\n

        1968 –\u00a0 Asian Women\u2019s Hockey Championships \u2013 New Delhi<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jill de Kretser <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        1967 –\u00a0 vs. India (3 Tests)<\/span><\/p>\n

        1968 –\u00a0 Asian Women\u2019s Hockey Championships \u2013 New Delhi<\/span><\/p>\n

        1969 –\u00a0 vs. Singapore (3 Tests)<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Manel Wijekoon <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        1968 –\u00a0 Asian Women\u2019s Hockey Championships \u2013 New Delhi<\/span><\/p>\n

        1969 –\u00a0 vs. Singapore (3 Tests)<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Carmen Impett<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        1968 –\u00a0 Asian Women\u2019s Hockey Championships \u2013 New Delhi<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Dawn Harvie \u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        1969 –\u00a0 vs. Singapore (Vice Captain) (3 Tests)<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Maya Weerasinghe <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        1971 –\u00a0 vs. U.S.A.<\/span><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Scotland<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. Wales<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Marlene Marchado <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          1971 –\u00a0 vs. England (2 Tests)<\/span><\/p>\n

          1974 –\u00a0 Asian Women\u2019s Hockey Championships, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<\/span><\/p>\n

          Dec. 1975\/Jan. 1976 – International Hockey Tournament \u2013 Madras, India<\/span><\/p>\n

          \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Sherine Edirisinghe<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          1974 –\u00a0 Asian Women\u2019s Hockey Championships, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<\/span><\/p>\n

          Dec. 1975\/Jan. 1976 – International Hockey Tournament \u2013 Madras, India<\/span><\/p>\n

          \u00a0NATIONAL PLAYERS (vs. INDIAN STATE TEAMS) <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          1967 –\u00a0 \u00a0Dawn Harvie, Jill de Kretsr<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          1968 –\u00a0 \u00a0Frances Crusz, Roshni Scott, Carmen Impett<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          1979 –\u00a0 \u00a0Jennifer Todd, Petite Dias, Marlene Marchado, Roshni Scott<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          After a mass exodus of players from 1957 onwards, most of the very young girls joined from Bishops College, Ladies College, St. Paul\u2019s Milagiriya, Holy Family Convent, St.Claire\u2019s Convent and from Methodist College, Colpetty.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Those outstanding players who migrated were Gilly Fernando, Hyacinth and Claire de Kretser, Carmen Impett, Deana Beling, Hyacinth Atwell, Charmaine Boulton, Jill de Kretser, Dawn Harvie, Jennifer Todd, Roshini Scott, Petite Dias and Jean Rabot.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Other talented players were Larraine Mc Heyzer, Shiela Hoffman, Jennifer Rabot, Lyzbeth Anthoniesz, Pamela Alexander, Dalrene Ferdinands, Nilufer Sellayah, Gillian Mack and Debra Silva.<\/span><\/p>\n

          The outstanding players who remained were, Cissy Pinto, Frances Crusz, Sherene Colombage, Nimal Ettipola, Manel Wijekoon and Marlene Machado.\u00a0 A host of youngsters joined the club from 1962 and with rigid coaching and very regular practices, the ladies won several trophies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          Those who played in the winning teams and since emigrated were, Romaine de Zilva, Jean Gibson, Jennifer Rankine, Delrene Boustead, Rosemary Forbes, Geraldine and Rhonda Harvie, Alison Berman, Fiona Joachim, Coralie Barsenbach and Doreen Wijemanne.<\/span><\/p>\n

          In Sri Lanka, are Myrna Perera. Zarina Nagoor, Helene de Rosayro, Sherine Saranapala, Olivia Gomes, Nilufer Sellayah, Carmen Santiago and Claudette Soranaretnam, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n

          From the time Dennis joined the Club in 1954 till he stepped down in 1978, the Hockey pitch was laid out every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with the whole ground available for skilled exercises and training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          In fact, the organised practice matches and coaching even on Sundays early morning from 7.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. before the commencement of cricket matches. \u00a0Only practice can make you perfect, was his motto.<\/span><\/p>\n

          He emphasises that all his students were excellent learners who also sacrificed a lot to attain the required standards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          Also being the 2nd<\/sup> most senior active \u2018A\u2019 Division player since 1954, after Ivan de Kretser and General Secretary from 1962 to 1975, and only Vice President in 1976 under the incomparable Russell Heyn who was the President from 1965 to 1975, Dennis had much clout to make Hockey the No. 1 sport in the Club.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Dennis de Rosayro<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          August 2022. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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