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Sunday morning coaching
Girls and boys of all abilities;
from beginner to expert are welcome to come along to the Southbury
Leisure Centre Astro pitches from 10.30am to 12 midday.
It's not too late to join - come along this Sunday.
Later in the season the boys and girls will be able to extend their
skills in matches against other clubs.
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Last Season:
Sunday 11 March 2007
WH&E U13's Middlesex Boys Hockey Tournament
Away
The U13 played 5 games in the Middlesex tournament at Eastcote but
the results don't make good reading. Starting with what was
probably the least tough opposition WH&E went 1 down on the stroke
of half time, and eventually lost 2-0 to Bethnal Green. Having been
assured by one of our players that we'd definitely score against
Staines we lost 7-0!! A determined first half performance against
Ashford A was broken by a clever flick into the D, and a good strike
to put us 1-0 down at the interval. They were far superior in the
second half and we eventually lost 4-0. The game against Harrow saw
us 3-0 down by half time, but the addition of Tom Perkins fresh from
a football match saw us actually create several chances.
Unfortunately, all went narrowly wide and Harrow ended 4-0 winners.
The last game against Teddington was always going to be tricky, and
so it proved. Some super goalkeeping by Sam Sherry kept the score
to single figures, as we lost 7-0 again.
Despite not scoring, the lads performed admirably against strong
opposition mainly at the top of their age bracket - with several of
our players actually still U11's. Special mentions go to Sam and
Joshua Dodds, who made some cracking saves when they each played in
goal.
Junior hockey
matches vs. St Albans HC
Sunday 4th March 2007
Away
Four friendly matches were played away at St. Albans last Sunday.
Late arrivals meant little time for a warm up, and that showed as
St. Albans ran out 2-0 victors in the opening game with WH&E pressed
within their own half for much of the game.
Having warmed/woken up game 2 ended in a 0-0 draw, thanks largely to
some great tackling and defending by young Anish Kakaiya.
Further improvement saw WH&E win game 3, 1-0. Arianna Savore, scored
the only goal and her first ever for the club - great stuff!
Buoyed by that victory and with goalkeeper Mitchell Hill now
appearing out on pitch, WH&E went 2-0 up early in game 4. Jordan
Amalfitano-Tait getting her first ever goal, and Arianna her/the
second. Lucy Savage and Lucy Waters showed good skill, pace and
awareness and made St. Albans work hard. Despite resolute defending
from Calum Grundon, Luke Sutherland and Anish, St. Albans grabbed 2
goals of their own as the final match fittingly finished 2-2. Thank
you to the parents for braving the rain and for their vocal support.
Junior hockey matches vs. Broxbourne HC
Sunday 18 Feb 2007
Southbury Leisure Centre
Broxbourne under 9's, 11's and 13's visited Southbury Corner on
Sunday morning for a 7-aside friendly round robin. WH&E U9's played
two games, winning both 1-0 and 4-0 - with only 6 players! Corrie
grabbed 4 of the goals but was ably assisted by the skills and
tackling of Lucy Waters and Jordan Amalfitano-Tait - great prospects
for the future.
The U11's and U13's were split into two teams. One of the U11 teams
won one of their games 2-1, but the 3 other U11 matches saw
Broxbourne victorious. Broxbourne's U13 teams won 5 of the 6
matches that they played against WH&E - thanks to them for loaning
us a couple of players. Not great results but not bad since some of
the U9's also played in the U11's and U13's.
The club sends a huge thank you to Gemma Burd and Jenna Saunders for
the unenviable task of running the teams and to Youth Co-ordinator
Graham Sparrey for arranging the games.
Training & Coaching this season…
Youth Sunday coaching sessions will
begin again in September 2006 - more news nearer the time.
New players
and beginners are always welcome.
Contact Graham Sparrey, Youth Co-ordinator
whcc@lineone.net
Training for the Youth Section of the Hockey Club takes place every
Sunday at the Astros behind Southbury Leisure Centre in Southbury
Road near the Cineworld Cinema.
The sessions start at 10.30am and ends at 12.00 midday.
Under 11’s ~ Leighton Buzzard Tournament
Sunday 12 March 2006
A throw back to the days of mini hockey at Enfield, saw the WH&E
U11’s venture into Bedfordshire for their latest excursion. They
played four 15 minute 7-aside mixed matches.
The first game against Harpenden saw the WH&E start with 6 because
of a late arrival. Despite the handicap, our youngsters took a 1-0
lead through Jack Perkins. The addition of our 7th player added more
strength. Sam Sherry scored the second in the 2-0 win.
That win was followed up by another comfortable 3-1 victory against
Leighton Buzzard Blacks. Great goalkeeping by Joshua Dodd’s proved
crucial in the win. Tom Perkins scored one, whilst his brother Jack
notched another two goals. The game also saw the debut Sam’s little
brother Daniel - just 5 years old!
A change of pitch for matches 3 and 4 and thankfully not a change of
luck. The third game against Vauxhall Chiltern saw a very even
match. Thomas Sherry our super sub, came on and played in Tom
Perkins to score the winner, whilst Jessica Turmaine made a super
tackle giving WH&E a narrow 1-0 win.
Confidence was now high (perhaps too high?) yet we could only manage
a 0-0 draw against Luton Red’s in the final group match. This time
the star performances were by Lucy Waters and Pavan Gulrajani -
their tough tackling in defence and midfield kept the oppo at bay.
At the other end WH&E were unable to convert the few chances they
had.
The results saw WH&E win the group and play Leighton Buzzard Gold in
the final. Despite a close fought match WH&E went 1-0 down. A last
gasp chance saw Sam’s shot well saved though the keeper wiped him
out in the process and whilst still lying injured the final whistle
went.
A great performance from all who took part, some magic hockey
played, and great vocal support from the parents and coaches Gemma
Burd and Jenna Saunders - Thank you!
Winchmore Hill & Enfield
Under 11’s
at the
Middlesex U11
Championships
Sunday 26 February 2006
The
U11's faced a stiff test being drawn in a group with Eastcote,
Harrow, Staines and Teddington - well, if their senior teams are
anything to go by!
They played four, 12 minute matches, and lost their first game 2-0
against Staines. Despite the score line, WH&E had quite a bit of
possession in the midfield, but that's not where the goals are
scored!
The second game was against Harrow - a team the U11's had previously
won and lost against. Some great stick work and a mazy run into the
D by Tom Perkins from his fullback position put WH&E 1-0. However,
the game finished 1-1, with Harrow scoring a late but perhaps
deserved equaliser.
The
game against Eastcote saw a reorganisation of players in different
positions. WH&E finished 1-0 winners, thanks to another goal scored
by Tom from fullback.
All to play for but with the toughest match left - Teddington!
Having seen them play WH&E realised this would be a toughie. They
defended well and even came close to scoring a couple of times, but
once Teddington took the lead, WH&E started chasing the ball and
eventually went down 4-0.
Hope
you're all looking forward to Leighton Buzzard next Sunday 12th
March - that should bring back a few memories!
Winchmore Hill & Enfield
Under 11’s
v Harrow Under 11's
Winchmore Hill &
Enfield
Under 11’s
travelled to Harrow with high expectations, having
gone unbeaten in their first games against Southgate recently. They
played two twenty minute games.
The first game began with WH&E applying lost of
pressure, and restricting Harrow to rare breakaways. Sam Sherry hit
a post and Brooke Taylor came close to scoring from the edge of the
D, but it remained 0-0 at half time.
Half time substitutions and reorganisation of players
in unfamiliar positions (blame the manager!) spoiled the good work,
as WH&E conceded two goals to a revitalised Harrow, and were
themselves restricted to rare breakaways.
WH&E returned to form in a nail biter of a second
game and went 1-0 up courtesy of a terrier like performance from
Lucy Waters in midfield, some strong forward runs from the back by
Tom Perkins, and a goal from Sam Sherry. Harrow fought back with
some slick dribbling and equalised shortly after. WH&E increased
the pressure with Sam and Jack Perkins both coming close, however it
was not until the final minutes that goal machine Sherry struck home
from the edge of the D - he now has 5 goals in 5 outfield games.
A great all round performance and
recovery in the second game – well done!
Winchmore Hill & Enfield
Under 11’s
v Southgate Under 11's
Winchmore Hill &
Enfield
Under 11’s took on two teams from Southgate Hockey Club at
Southbury Leisure Centre on Sunday, 29th January 2006 and, proudly,
came out on top in a friendly round robin.
With so many new faces this year, few had ever played in a match
before, so there was plenty of excitement and butterflies - and that
was just from the coaches!
Each team played four 10 minute matches, with WH&E winning two, 4-1
and 3-0 and drawing two, 0-0.
Everyone played very well, got stuck in and proved that all the
practice has been worthwhile. Special mention must be made to
goalkeepers Joshua Dodds and Sam Sherry who let in 1 goal between
them and to Thomas Perkins (3), Sam Sherry (3), and Liam Moore who
provided the goals.
A big thank you, too, to coaches Jenna Saunders and Lindsey Brackey
who organised the team and to Ross Taylor for braving the cold (in
shorts!) to umpire all the matches. Finally, thanks to all the
supporters.
Graham Sparrey, Youth Co-ordinator.
Training & Coaching next season…
Youth Sunday coaching sessions will
begin again in September 2007 - more news nearer the time.
New players
and beginners are always welcome.
Contact Graham Sparrey, Youth Co-ordinator
whcc@lineone.net
Training for the Youth Section of the Hockey Club takes place every
Sunday at the Astros behind Southbury Leisure Centre in Southbury
Road near the Cineworld Cinema.
The sessions start at 10.30am and ends at 12.00 midday.
The Youth Coordinator is Graham Sparrey. whcc@lineone.net
[Page updated 25 October 2007]
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