U13A
Played: 6 - Won 6. Unbeaten season
2nd in IAPs Regionals
National finalists (nationals were cancelled due to bad weather)
The U13A team have been a force to be reckoned with this season. We have focused on fitness, high speed skills with control and the ability to play a variety of positions. Their power and speed in attack have caused major problems for opposition throughout the season. In defence we have stepped up early and not given the opposition any time to play. Our real strength has been that we have always played as a squad of 10 players rather than individuals. It has been a joy to watch some of the goals this season; the fluidity of the passing and movement off the ball has been exceptional. The only time we have looked vulnerable has been when we stopped playing together and working for each other and tried to play on our own. The highlight of the season for me is the 3-0 win over Gresham’s in the IAPs semi-finals to get through to the Nationals. Although the Nationals were cancelled we are hoping to attend a tournament with the same teams in January to fight for the crown of National Champions. A great season and thoroughly enjoyable to watch the girls play some excellent hockey.
U13B
Played: 8. Won: 6. Drew: 2.
Unbeaten season.
The U13 B team have had a fantastic season. We have focused on fitness, high speed skills and positional movement throughout the season. It is so pleasing to see so many of the girls improving their skills and building up their confidence to play at a higher pace. All of the girls in the B team are able to play a variety of positions confidently in match play. The team has often played against higher opposition from other schools and have had to fight back from being 2-0 down on one occasion. It just goes to show the strength and determination of the players and their fitness to continue playing high level and skilful hockey until the last minute to secure the win. A well-deserved unbeaten season for the girls. I look forward to next year with many of these girls coming up to the A team and leading the school hockey.
U13C
Played: 9. Won: 3. Drew: 4 Lost: 2
The C team have lost 2 games all season, one at the very start and the other against Bishops Stortford. Both were by 0-1 and both times it was against the run of play. In other words, we should have won!! We scored 19 goals, conceding 8. The team took a while to settle and there were several changes on the forward line due to injuries and illnesses but I was pleased at how the skill level improved as the season progressed.
Suzannah van Tuyll was top goal scorer and was ably supported by Luella Hutley who played in either wing position. Annabel van Tuyll was solid as centre midfield, keeping the team together. The captain Shola Akindayini did a brilliant job as captain, on and off the pitch
U13 D
Played: 7. Won:4 Lost:3
The D team changed from week to week as different players were given the chance to prove themselves and again because of unavailability for a variety of reasons. This resulted in a mixed bag of results. The highlight of the season was beating Bishops Stortford 4-2, with Charlotte Guild scoring all 4! Charlotte then became a C team player!!
Regular players were Siosi Tameifuna, Amelia Burrows and Catalina King who provided the framework to build the team around. Catalina King was magnificent in defence towards the end of the season and Amelia Burrows kept the game flowing in the centre midfield position with her calm play. Thanks to Abby Joy who stepped in as goal keeper for several matches and for all of the other players who were selected.
U13 E&F
Played 5 Won 3 Lost 2
A talented U13 E&F Squad who have been working hard to develop their individual core skills and their team work in game situations. Results have varied throughout the this term, and although some games were close, results did not always go their way, but they maintained their team spirit and continued to work hard together to achieve their much deserved win in the last game of the season. A big thank you to Jess Rodgers for all her fantastic match reports.
Squad: Darcy Hayde, Molly Mankelow, Natasha Farrow, Sophie Norton ,Lucy Beaton Brown Charlotte Witcomb and Abby Joy have all had the opportunity to play up and with Annabel Cload, Natasha Farrow, Issy Broom, Harriett Beer, Neve Hollett, Tilly Atkinson, Cadia Lodge, Polly Pryor and Princess Florain All maintained a positive attitude and commitment to training and matches. Belief in their own ability for the whole term, I have had a brilliant time coaching these girls.
U11 A&B
Played 6 Won 1 Lost 5
Won IAPS regionals
10th In the IAPS Nationals
The U11 A and B teams have worked very hard this term to improve their skills and although they have not won all their matches, you can see a vast improvement over the term. The highlight for the A team was winning the IAPS East Region tournament and going on to be 10th in the country in the finals.
U11 C&D
Played 9: Won 2. Drew: 2 Lost: 5
The girls have trained with great enthusiasm and determination all term. Their fitness levels have improved as they have played their hearts out in practice and in their matches. The girls have changed positions learning the different roles and positional play until the strongest combination was discovered. The C team played six matches of which they won 2, drew 1 and lost 3. Elise Bury and Imogen Donald were strong in attack but chased back if they lost possession. Anna Jewell developed the skills and speed necessary to make her a promising left wing. Pippa Duncan and Sophie Williams improved their defending skills and were ably assisted in matches by Tabby Fox, Olivia Turner-Jones and Renee Foster-Kershaw. The D team played four matches; Renee Foster-Kershaw, Olivia Turner-Jones, Poppy Buckenham and Freya Donald played pivotal roles. Emily Green and Roo Nicholson rotated in the forward line whilst Horatia Duggan, Sophie Imber and Nyah Mohindru took turns in defence. Lydia Townsend played goalie for the C team and Anouska Duggan the D team. Both were new to this position and also played for other team: gaining knowledge, skill and confidence as the season progressed. Our results would not have been so good without them. In both teams, the game play, stick work and passing skills greatly improved, although, they know that they still need to concentrate on moving towards the ball when receiving, passing the ball quickly and marking the opposition with greater tenacity.
U11 E&F
Played: 3 Won: 2 Lost: 1
I have enjoyed coaching the E and F team. They have all worked hard to improve their skills and awareness during the game. As the term progressed they began to play well together, listening to each and working as a team to defend their D and push forward to score goals. Thank you for your hard work and determination girls.
