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U12 Girls Retain National In2Hockey Title; Boys Finish Third
U12 Girls, National Champions
Surbiton’s Under-12 Girls retained their National In2Hockey Championships title at Cannock, winning 5-4 on penalty strokes to overcome Worcester in the final. Worcester became the first team to score a goal against Surbiton in the competition, the final ending in a 1-1 draw in normal time.
Surbiton had qualified easily, winning all four pool games, and scoring 16 goals. Wakefield were beaten 3-0, Beeston, who were losing finalists last season, lost 4-0, Phoenix also lost 4-0, and in the deciding game of the pool, Surbiton overcame Salisbury 5-0, to qualify for the final, where they faced their toughest test of the season.
Meanwhile, the Under-12 Boys finished third after beating Team Bath Buccaneers 3-1 in the third place play-off. In spite of losing 3-2 to Bowdon in their first match, Surbiton nearly qualified for the final, as Bowdon needed a goal in the last 30 seconds to draw 1-1 … read more
Surbiton’s U14 Squads In Action at Beeston This Weekend
Both of Surbiton’s Under 14 squads are competing in their respective national Championships at Beeston this weekend. The boys are in action on Saturday, whilst the girls are in the spotlight on Sunday.
Both teams qualified for the national finals by winning all their South regional qualifier matches without conceding a goal, but should come up against tougher opposition this weekend.
On Saturday, the boys start against Wycombe at 10.30 am, then face Norwich City at 12.30 pm; before meeting Deeside Ramblers at 2.10 pm. On Sunday, the girls begin against Oxford at 10 am, take on Cambridge City at 12 noon, and finish against Kirkby Lonsdale at 1.50 pm.
After the pools are completed, crossover matches are played with the pool winners meeting in the final for the title; and the pool runners-up playing for third place etc. The boys could meet Ben Rhydding, Canterbury, Havant, or Phoenix (Essex); whilst the girls … read more
U12 Boys and Girls Compete at National Clubs In2Hockey Finals on Sat.
Both of Surbiton’s U12 squads are competing at the National In2Hockey Championships at Cannock on Saturday. The girls will be aiming to retain the title they won last season with a 2-0 victory over Beeston in the final; whilst the boys will be hoping to make an impact at on the national stage.
Surbiton’s U12 Girls won both the Surrey county, and South regional titles, and will be confident of completing the treble. They start with a match against Wakefield at 11.25 am, then face a rematch against Beeston at 1.30 pm. Their third of four pool matches is against Phoenix (Essex) at 2.20 pm, followed by a game versus Salisbury at 3.35 pm.
Surbiton’s U12 Boys were runners up to Guildford in at county level, but won the South championship. They start against Bowdon at 11 am, then play Rugby and East Warwickshire at 1.05 pm. Fifty minutes later, they take … read more
Five Of Surbiton Ladies’ Eight Teams Are Promoted
Surbiton Ladies’ section can celebrate another successful season, after it was confirmed that the Ladies’ fifth, seventh and eighth teams will all be promoted after finishing as runners-up in various Surrey Ladies’ League divisions.
With both the second and third teams also having been promoted after winning their divisions, five of Surbiton’s eight Ladies teams will play in a higher division in the 2013-14 season.
The second team won promotion for the second time in three seasons, as they won all 22 games on the way to the South Clubs’ Women’s Hockey League Division 3B title. The third team will replace them in the third division of the SCWHL after winning the Surrey Ladies League Premier Division. The fifth team will play in Surrey Division 4 next season; the seventh team will be in Division 8, and the eight team in Division 9, whilst Surbiton will also enter a ninth team in … read more
Cup Glory For M1 In Yorkshire
Surbiton lifted the EHB Men’s Cup for the first time in their history after a 3-1 win over London rivals, Hampstead & Westminster, in the final at Wakefield Hockey Club on Saturday afternoon. Hampstead were consigned to their third cup final defeat in four seasons, but not before they stunned Surbiton by taking a third minute lead.
Surbiton were missing Rob Moore, Fergus Dunn, and Chris Grassick, and included six schoolboys in their sixteen player squad. By the time the final started at 4 pm, West Yorkshire was basking in sunshine, but it was the North London side who were shining brightly early on, David Edmonds sending the ball past Surbiton goalkeeper, David Kettle into the far left corner of the goal.
The lead lasted for thirteen minutes, until Surbiton were awarded their first penalty corner of the game in the 16th minute. James Royce’s shot rippled the net just above the … read more
Up North For The Cup Final (Wakefield HC/Sat.4 May)
Surbiton Men’s 1st XI and their supporters (the self-designated “Barmy Army”) embark on an eight-hour-round coach trip this Saturday (4 May, 4pm) to participate in the EHB Cup Final being hosted by Wakefield HC.
And for their new coach this season, Todd Williams, it will be a chance to win the final at his third attempt, ironically against his old club Hampstead & Westminster who were beaten finalists in two of the last three seasons, 2009/10 and 2011/12.
Like their north London rivals, Surbiton have never won the oldest club competition in hockey, which started in the 1971/72 season and have only reached the final once before, losing 1-2 to Reading at Cannock HC in the 2003/04 season.
Surbiton in fact did not enter the competition for the past three seasons and were one of only six of the ten premier division clubs who did so this season – in which there was … read more
Colts End of Season Awards Announced
The Colts End of Season Awards were awarded at a special Picnic Lunch in the marquee at Surbiton HC last Sunday 28th April. An estimated 350 Colts and parents attended the event and Fred Moore, Colts Chairman, announced the Award winners in each age group. The trophies and medals were handed out by our very own GB and England players, Georgie Twigg, Sarah Haycroft, Ellie Tait and Sophie Newton. Photos of the Awards event can be seen by linking to: http://sdrv.ms/13Ecv4T
Please make a donation to the SHC Bye Bye to the Beach appeal if you download a photo!
The winners are:
Details on Trophy
Award
Name
Girls U16 Performance
SHC Colts Player of the Year
Lauren Sendles White
Most Improved Player
Tamsin Melville
Best Contribution to Squad
Olivia Francis
Girls U16
SHC Colts Player of the Year
Maddie Barnes
Most Improved Player
Georgia Winters
Best Contribution to Squad
Romilly Walden
Girls U16 Development
SHC Colts Player of the Year
Alexandra Blyth
Most Improved Player
Hannah Johnson
Best Contribution to Squad
Katie Nichols
Girls U14 Performance
SHC … read more
M1 Prepare For Cup Final (Wakefield HC/ Sat.4 May)
HAVING qualified for Europe, Surbiton still have the EHB Cup Final to play on Saturday next week (Wakefield Hockey Club, Saturday 4 May, 4pm) before their season is finally over.
And coach Todd Williams is not allowing his squad to rest on their laurels, especially as their opponents are his former club Hampstead & Westminster.
He points out that they have just spent the weekend (Saturday/Sunday, April 20/21) in Lille playing two games against the French national side so there should be no illusions about the seriousness of their preparation.
“Ideally I would also like us to play two practice games beforehand; one this Saturday (27 April) and one next week.
“With some players unavailable due to international commitments and injury the team is far from finalised.”
One of the injured players Williams refers to is Scottish international Fergus Dunn who had to miss the national playoffs two weekends ago with a torn cruciate ligament … read more
Canterbury’s Jade Is The Mayne Difference As L1 Finish Fourth
Surbiton Ladies finished fourth in their maiden Investec Women’s Hockey League Championships, after Canterbury came from behind to win 3-2 at Reading on Sunday. Jade Mayne, the Kent club’s leading scorer, who was unavailable when Surbiton hosted Canterbury on the last day of the regular league season, equalised twice, before Sarah Kerly scored the winning goal eight minutes from the end.
Surbiton were without goalkeeper, Abi Walker, and Georgie Twigg, but added Sara Jo Coakley to the squad which lost on shuffles the previous day against Leicester. Canterbury fell behind in the tenth minute, Surbiton capitalising on a breakaway attack following a Canterbury penalty corner. Sandra Frankland’s probing shot from outside the circle was deflected into the net off a defensive stick, giving Surbiton their first offensive own goal of the season.
Canterbury levelled with three minutes to play in the first half, a penalty corner routine finding Mayne in space on … read more
L1 Face Leicester In IWHL Championship Semi-final
Following on from last weekend, when Surbiton’s men qualified for Europe, this weekend the spotlight is on Surbiton Ladies, who will make their debut in the Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division Championships at Sonning Lane, Reading.
After holding off Bowdon Hightown’s challenge to finish fourth at the end of the regular season, Surbiton take on Leicester, who timed their end of season run perfectly to go top of the Premier Division table for the only time this season, after beating Slough in their final league match of the season. Seeded fourth, Surbiton go into Saturday’s semi-final (3.15 pm) as underdogs, but in the context of the tournament, can’t lose, as even if they lose both of their matches, they will finish in their seeded position.
Leicester won both league matches, 2-1 at Sugden Road, and 3-1 at Leicester Grammar School, but Surbiton can take heart that in the East Midlands, after … read more
Haycroft and Twigg in GB and England Centralised Training Squad
Surbiton’s Sarah Haycroft and Georgie Twigg have both been named in the squad of 29 athletes selected to take part in the GB and England senior international women’s programme, in preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
And former Surbiton player, Sophie Bray, currently based in the Netherlands with MOP, is also in the squad.
Twigg has a combined total of 53 caps, 25 for Great Britain, and 28 for England, and has scored four goals, two for England at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, and two for Great Britain, including a vital goal in the 5-3 victory over Korea at London 2012. Haycroft made her debut for England at the Investec Challenge in South Africa, coming home with a bronze medal after making five appearances, together with Bray, who now has seven caps.
England and Great Britain captain, Kate Walsh is optimistic about the new players in the squad after several players … read more
Who will be Ladies’ Champions of 2013?
The men had their turn last weekend – with many congratulations going to Beeston, capping off a fantastic season for them. However, now it’s time for the ladies to step up – make sure you purchase your tickets to the grand finale of the women’s hockey league!
Be part of the passion and drama at Reading Hockey Club, as Surbiton, Leicester, Canterbury and Reading compete for the Premier League title and a place in Europe.
Witness the exciting conclusion to the Investec Women’s Hockey League on Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 April at Reading Hockey Club (Sonning Lane, Reading, RG4 6ST).
With tickets from just £6 and a family weekend ticket for only £55 – it is the perfect family outing.
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Buy your advance seat tickets today and save £5 with an adult weekend ticket or a massive £29 with a family weekend ticket (two adults, two concessions). These … read more
SHC announce Nutrition 4 Teams partnership
The club would like to announce an exciting new partnership with Nutrition 4 Teams. Having worked with the Men’s 1st Team for the last couple of months, Nutrition 4 Teams have now decided to formalise this arrangement and become the Official Sports Supplement Supplier to the Men’s 1st Team. They will continue to provide the squad with pre and during game nutrition and will be looking forward to assisting the players in maximising the benefits of good nutrition and hydration throughout the off-season, pre-season and on to next season.
The range of products Nutrition 4 Teams offer are customisable based on your specific training schedule. They can help take your training, performance and recovery to the next level with their 24-hour sports nutrition line.
Follow them on Twitter now (@nutrition4teams) for club savings and discounts, and Like their Facebook page – just search Nutrition 4 Teams.
Fergus Dunn
Beeston Too Good For M1
Surbiton’s hopes of lifting the NOW: Pensions Men’s Hockey League Premier Division title were thwarted by Beeston, who backed up their first place finish at the end of the regular season, with a 5-1 win in the final at Sonning Lane, Reading on Sunday.
Surbiton, who have the consolation of European qualification, were beaten by a blitzkrieg first half performance which saw Beeston lead 4-1 at half time. Beeston had needed penalty shuttles to get past Reading at the semi-final stage, but led Surbiton 2-0 after just 14 minutes, Martin Jones breaking the deadlock in the ninth minute, followed by Ollie Willars’ tap in five minutes later. James Tindall instantly replied from the restart with a reverse stick shot to reduce the deficit, but further goals from Craig Boyne and Simon Egerton gave Beeston one hand on the Championship trophy at the break.
The second half was a much quieter affair goalwise, … read more
U18 Girls Suffer Penalty Stroke Heartbreak In Cup Final
Surbiton’s Under-18 Girls missed out on cup final glory at Old Loughtonians on Sunday, losing 3-1 on penalty strokes to Canterbury after drawing 1-1 after normal time. Canterbury goalkeeper, Alice Trill was their heroine as she saved strokes from Kate Holmes, Lilie Lamacraft, and Sophie Newton. Although Emily Caldwell was on target for Surbiton, Jessica Greaves, Pippa Wilson, and Dominique Masters all converted for Canterbury, to ensure that the Cup was headed for Polo Farm.
In normal time, Surbiton paid the price for not capitalising on their possession, and taking their goalscoring chances. Canterbury took the lead in the 14th minute, when a defence-splitting long pass found Eva Barwick in a 1 on 1 confrontation with Surbiton goalkeeper, Hannah Sutton, who was helpless to prevent Barwick sending the ball into the left corner of the goal. With ten minutes left, Canterbury goalkeeper,Trill inexplicably misjudged the ball, allowing Surbiton to level through … read more
U16 Boys Finish Fourth; Both U14 Squads Qualify For National Finals
Surbiton’s Under-16 Boys finished fourth in the U16 Boys Championship at Wakefield Hockey Club on Sunday. The Boys were second in Pool A at the end of day one, after a 2-0 win over Preston, and a narrow 1-0 defeat to Canterbury. A 3-2 win over Cambridge City confirmed Surbiton’s place in the third/fourth place play-off as Pool A runners-up, but Isca snatched the third place with a 2-1 victory. Canterbury proved overwhelming victors in the final, thrashing Belper 8-1.
Meanwhile on Saturday, both of Surbiton’s Under-14 squads qualified for the national finals of the U14 Championships, by finishing top of their respective pools without conceding a goal, at Sugden Road. The Boys beat Bromley and Beckenham 6-0, Southgate 11-0, and Blueharts 3-0; whilst the Girls won against Chelmsford 7-0, Canterbury 2-0, and Woking 2-0.
Both Under-14 finals are at Beeston Hockey Club over the weekend of 11/12 May.
Colin Pike
M1 Qualify For Europe
Surbiton’s men are back in Europe after an eleven year gap, following their 5-3 NOW: Pensions Men’s Hockey League Championship semi-final win over Canterbury at Sonning Lane, Reading on Saturday evening. Surbiton will meet Beeston, who had already clinched a European place by finishing top of the Premier Division, in the final on Sunday. Canterbury will meet Reading for third place and the third European place, also on Sunday. Beeston needed to win a 23 metre shootout by 4-3 to reach the final after their semi-final finished 2-2 after silver goal extra time.
After a goalless first period, Surbiton took the lead in the 25th minute through Alexander Penney, but the lead only lasted three minutes before Ben Allberry levelled. Four minutes before half time, James Gall restored Surbiton’s lead, only for David Mathews to equalise a second time, three minutes into the third period. Within two minutes, Surbiton had started … read more
U16 Boys Poised To Play For Third Place At Wakefield
After day one of the Boys Under-16 Championships at Wakefield Hockey Club, Surbiton’s U16 Boys are on target to play the runners-up of Pool B for third place on Sunday. Surbiton are second on goal difference ahead of Preston, but face winless Cambridge City in their last Pool game on Sunday morning.
Surbiton began well early on Saturday morning, beating Preston 2-0. They then suffered a setback, losing narrowly to Canterbury, 1-0, in their second match. Canterbury had beaten Cambridge City 3-1, so head into day two on maximum points, only needing a draw against Preston to make absolutely sure of top spot in Pool A, and a place in the final. Preston beat Cambridge City 4-3 to keep their classification hopes alive.
In Pool B, Belper lead after 3-2 wins over both Oxford, and Isca. Belper finish against Southgate, so form would suggest that Belper will play Canterbury in the final, … read more
M1 Ready for Reading Finals (13/14 April)
Surbiton Men’s 1st XI have reached this weekend’s top-four championship finals (Reading Hockey Club, Sonning Lane, semi-final Saturday 13 April, 5.30pm: Sunday 14 April – 3rd/4th place final 2.45pm; or final, 5.15pm) in Todd Williams’ first season as their coach.
Because of the subsequent winter snap and Wimbledon crying off providing practice opposition this Tuesday evening (9 April) Surbiton have not been able to play any preparation friendlies since qualifying by finishing second in the elite England MHL Premier Division with a 3-2 victory away to Brooklands Manchester University three Sundays ago on 24 March.
Moreover, because of two league final-day postponements, they had the added uncertainty of not discovering until Saturday before last (30 March) that they would be playing Canterbury in the semi-finals.
But Williams overcame these difficulties by holding a series of indoor as well as outdoor training and discussion evenings culminating in an inter-squad game for his 18 selected … read more
U16 Boys and U18 Girls On National Stage This Weekend
It is not only the Men’s first team seeking silverware this weekend, as both the Under-16 Boys, and the Under-18 Girls are taking part in national finals. The Under-16 Boys are up in Wakefield, in West Yorkshire, competing in the Boys’ Championship on both Saturday and Sunday; whilst the Under-18 Girls are nearer to home, aiming to win the Girls’ Cup for the second time in three seasons at Old Loughtonians on Sunday.
Surbiton’s Under-16 Boys pipped Havant on goal difference to win West Pool B and qualify for the Championship finals. At Wakefield, they will compete in Pool A with Cambridge City, Canterbury and Preston; Pool B consisting of Belper, Isca, Oxford and Southgate. Surbiton will aim to win Pool A and meet the winners of Pool B in the final, or if they finish second in their Pool, meet the Pool B runners-up in the third/ fourth place play-off.
Surbiton … read more
M1 Duo on “Road to Rio”
Congratulations to Chris Grassick (50 full Scottish caps) and Rob Moore (148 England and 91 GB) – whose inclusion was announced this Tuesday (9 April) in the initial 30-strong “Road to Rio” full-time centralised Great Britain training squad sponsored by new principal partner NOW: Pensions. Chris is one of only two Scots in the squad. There are no Welshmen.
For full details of the squad see:
englandhockey.co.uk via “Headlines”.
(Seán Cotter)
Register for the 2013 Surrey Youth Games
P&G Surrey Youth Games 2013
Registration is now open for the P&G Surrey Youth Games 2013!
The Surrey Youth Games is the largest annual sporting event for young people in Surrey. Every year Team Elmbridge host free trials and training sessions in preparation for this competition.
If your child lives or goes to school in Elmbridge then check their date of birth below and register online. Don’t miss out on being part of it!
Eligibility:
Age Criteria: Players must have been born between 01/09/01 & 31/08/03 (Year groups 5 & 6).
Location: Players must live or goes to school in Elmbridge borough. Click here for a map of the borough.
Competitions: No registered competitors are allowed to represent their Borough in more than one sport on any one day.
Registration:
Players must register online at www.elmbridge.gov.uk/sport.
Trials:
A trial for all registered players will take place at Surbiton Hockey Club (Sugden Road, Long Ditton, KT7 0AE) at 15.45 to 16.45 on … read more
Leicester Await L1 In Championship Semi-finals
Surbiton Ladies now know that they will meet Leicester in the first IWHL Championship semi-final at Reading on 20 April, push back 3.15 pm. Leicester beat Slough 4-1 on Saturday, at Leicester Grammar School, in the final league match of the season to finish top of the table and claim a place in Europe next season.
Canterbury finished second, two points behind Leicester, and will play third placed Reading in the other semi-final.
Colin Pike
Summer Hockey for Colts
Summer Hockey Timetable 2013
8 Weeks of Hockey, starting on 7th May
Schedule
Sunday (starting Sunday 12th May)
U8′s & Below (Yr 3, 2, 1) 9.00am – 10.00am
U9 Mixed (Yr 4) 10.00am – 11.00am
U10 Girls (Yr 5) 11.00am – 12.00pm
U14/U16 Boys 5.30pm – 7.00pm
(Note: No Sunday session for U10 Boys)
Tuesday:
Boys U10/U12 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Wednesday:
U9 Mixed 5.30pm – 6.30pm
U14/U16 Girls 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Thursday
U10/U12 Girls 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Dates
Weeks commencing Tuesday 7th May, 14th May, 21th May, 4th June, 11th June, 18th June, 25th June, 2nd July.
Prices
Mixed U8/7 Sunday only – £40
Mixed U9: BOTH weekend and midweek sessions – £80
Mixed U9: Sunday only session – £40
Mixed U9: Midweek only session £40
Girls U10: … read more
England’s Four Nations Campaigns Mostly End In Disappointment
Three of England’s junior teams at the Four Nations tournaments at Lilleshall and in Valencia in Spain, experienced disappointment as they had to settle for fourth place. Only the Under-16 Girls won their third/fourth place play-off, comprehensively defeating Scotland 4-0, with Surbiton’s Naomi Kelly scoring the fourth goal from a penalty corner drag-flick. Naomi started, whilst Meg Dowthwaite and Eloise Stenner both entered the action from the subs bench.
The Under-18 Girls, who compete in the European Championships in July, will need to make full use of their training schedule, after they went down by the only goal to Scotland. Sophie Newton was in the starting line-up once again, but the Scottish defence held firm, with England unable to break them down.
The Under-16 Boys lost to the Netherlands 7-2, after taking the lead through a tenth minute own goal. The Dutch levelled within a minute then took control to run out … read more
England’s Junior Sides To Battle For Third Place On Easter Monday
All four England junior sides in Four Nations action this weekend will be aiming for third place in their respective matches on Easter Monday.
At Lilleshall, England’s Under-16 Girls will face Scotland, after Germany pulled away to win the final pool match 5-1. After 21 minutes, England were level at 1-1, Surbiton’s Meg Dowthwaite equalising with a penalty corner deflection; but nine minutes later, Germany regained the lead, and proved too strong, although England’s players will have learned a lot from the experience. Meg, and Naomi Kelly were both in the starting line-up, with club colleague, Eloise Stenner coming on from the subs bench. England should be confident, as they won the opening match against the Scots, 2-0.
Surbiton’s Sophie Newton started for England’s Under-18 Girls for the third match in succession, but couldn’t prevent Germany from winning 4-1. Germany led 2-0 at half time, but England put the German defence under … read more
Surbiton’s Juniors Find The Going Tough On Day 2 of Four Nations
Surbiton’s junior international players found the going tough on Saturday, with only England’s Under 18 Boys avoiding defeat, Surbiton’s James Gall scoring for the second match in succession, to earn a 1-1 draw with hosts, Spain, in Valencia. Jonny Ruiz also started for the second match in succession.
England’s Under 16 Boys matched their Spanish hosts for long periods, but eventually went down 5-1, in spite of a great effort in goal from Oreoluwa Ogunlana.
Back on home territory at Lilleshall, both English Girls’ squads also found it difficult, as expected, against the Dutch. The Under 16 girls lost 6-1, conceding three goals in each half against top class opposition. Naomi Kelly was in the starting line-up, whilst both Meg Dowthwaite, and Eloise Stenner came on as substitutes, all gaining valuable international playing experience.
And although the Under 18 Girls put in a strong defensive performance, the Netherlands scored twice in the second half … read more
U14 Girls Seal Championship Double For SHC in Nottingham
Surbiton’s Under-14 Girls beat Teddington 1-0 to lift the EHB Championship trophy on Sunday, and confirm that both Surbiton Under 14 teams are national champions, following the boys’ victory the previous day.
Teddington had needed penalty strokes against Alderley Edge to win their pool, after both teams finished with identical records; but went down to their local rivals in the final at Highfields Sports Club, in Nottingham. Surbiton won the competition without conceding a goal, although they were held to a goalless draw against Oxford in their first pool match. A 3-0 win over Cambridge City, and a 4-0 victory over Kirkby Lonsdale ensured that they finished three points ahead of runners-up, Cambridge City in their pool, and qualified to meet Teddington in the final.
Colin Pike