Goalkeeper Camps

During the February half term holidays we are running more hockey camps. An outline is below.  Full information and an application form is attached.

Junior Hockey Camps with GK

Details can also be downloaded from our website at http://southgatehockeycentre.co.uk/Sport/HockeyCamps.aspx

Please email me at liz@shcentre.co.uk if you would like to attend.

Liz Moss

Southgate Hockey Centre

020 8440 7574

To download the forms please click here

Please take note of the order deadline date of the 5th February this is to allow the order to be delivered in time for ALL up and coming JAC competition dates.

To order kit click here

Good Luck to all JAC players.

Back: Hollie Anderson, Lydia Michaelides, Olivia Burnage, Lizzie Roberson, Claire Wyatt, Katie Palmer, Brooke White, Kristina Cox, Gordon Scott (coach), Front: Anna Higginson, Emily Dan, Kate Pitfield, Olivia Doust, Eleanor Tew, Olivia Welby, Holly Stanford

Success for Newport Grammer Girls

After two days of considerable drama Newport Free Grammar School’s U16 Girls Hockey team have emerged as champions of the East of England, an area stretching from Lincolnshire down to Kent. Having successfully negotiated their pool and a playoff match last Thursday they were involved in a round robin event to try and win the Championship and a place in the National Finals.

Their first game was against Kings Canterbury. This was always going to be a tough match. Initially Kings were on top but Newport began to work their way into the match and were able to create some chances but could not convert any into goals. However, a strong Newport defence consisting of Katie Palmer, Hollie Anderson, Eleanor Tew, Lizzie Roberson and holly Stanford together with Olivia Doust in goal kept Kings from creating any real scoring opportunities. Newport started the second half where they had left off the first but again a chance went begging. The final minutes saw Kings awarded a number of penalty corners and in the end Newport were grateful to come away with the goalless draw.

In the second match against Spalding High School Newport got off to a dream start when in the first minute Emily Dan broke down the right and slotted the ball past the keeper. Then a great through ball from Kate Pitfield to Claire Wyatt enabled her to slip the ball into the bottom corner. Then Claire Wyatt converted another to finish the game at 3-0. Meanwhile Kings had beaten Ipswich School 3-1.

Newport went into their last match against Ipswich School knowing that in order to win the tournament and secure a place in the National Finals they had to at least match the result that Kings, Canterbury achieved on the other pitch against Spalding. It did not look good for Newport when Ipswich exerted early pressure and took the lead. However, Newport worked their way back into the game and Claire Wyatt scored to level the match at half time. After half time Kate Pitfield added a goal to give Newport the lead. Newport were awarded a penalty corner. Brooke White knocked the ball out to Kate Pitfield who slipped it back to Brooke who swept the ball firmly through the keepers legs. Newport seemed to then put the result beyond doubt when Claire Wyatt seized on another great pass from Lydia Michaelides and took it round the keeper and gave Newport a 4-1 lead. Unfortunately in the final minutes Ipswich scored a second to leave Newport wondering whether they had done enough. The match on the other pitch was running several minutes behind and Newport watched nervously as Kings were two goals up against Spalding. However, Spalding then broke away and scored. Newport and Kings Canterbury had both finished with two wins and a draw but Newport’s superior goal difference gave them the title.

Newport Free Grammar School now go on to represent the East of England in the National Schools Finals on 1st and 2nd March at Cannock. They will be one of eight teams – the champions of each of the five hockey regions together with the best three of the runners up.

The players from cambridgeshire who are playing for the Saxon Tigers are:

Fran Houghton, India Steele (U16 Girls)
Nicky Thompson (U16 Boys)
Tim Clarke, James Warrington (U18 Boys)

We want to wish these players all the best of luck and fingers crossed on their success.

The EHB would like to invite you to join them at one of ten venues across the country to hear about plans for a major participation programme before, during and after the Games, a series of public hockey experience events, Great Britain Olympic athlete ambassadorial visits, Hockey House supporter venues, ticketing and much, much more.
The EHB directors will cover more than 1200 miles as they travel the country over the next month to outline what will be happening and how you can get involved.  Details on how to register to attend are contained below.

Are We Ready? 7pm-9:30pm

Tuesday 27th September – Fareham HC, PO15 6PH

Wednesday 28th September – Durham, Ramside Hall Hotel, DH1 1TD

Thursday 29th September – Manchester, Bowdon HC, WA14 3DT

Monday 3rd October – Exeter, Exeter Court Hotel, EX6 7UX

Tuesday 4th October – Bristol, Firebrands HC, BS8 3TL

Thursday 6th October -  Guildford HC, GU7 3BW

Tuesday 11th October – Birmingham, Olton and West Warwicks HC, B91 1DA

Wednesday 12th October – Nottingham, West Bridgford Monarchs HC, NG2 7FA 

Thursday 13th October – Bury St Edmunds, Culford School, IP28 6TX

Monday 17th October – London, Sport England, WC1B 4SE

Places at each venue are limited so don’t miss out; sign up to attend by emailing reception@englandhockey.co.uk with your name, organisation (club/association/authority) and a contact phone number.

The Are We Ready? sessions are open to anyone with an interest in hearing how hockey intends to make the most of the Olympic year.  If you know someone who might be interested in attending please let them know.