U13 Girls – East Mini Champions!!
What a couple of days we had at the club last weekend! Not only did we host the Yazoo East Regional Mini Championships for the second successive year but our U13 Girls won their event on the Saturday and will now represent the region in the national finals at Nottingham (Beeston HC) on Sunday 17 May. They will be joined at Nottingham by the other East champions, namely Gresham’s Prep School (U11 Boys), Bishop’s Stortford College (U11 Girls) and Old Loughtonians HC (U13 Boys).
Our girls started a little slowly by drawing 0-0 in their first match against Kent College of Canterbury but thereafter their skill and fitness told as they went on to win their other five matches in fine style while conceding just one goal in the process. It was certainly a very exciting day watching our team progress through the event and at times I found myself acting like a parent – cheering them on and being anxious in equal measure!
Many congratulations to the squad and the coaching/management team of Nick McAllen, Nigel Wooltorton and David Brook on this outstanding victory. Together they have had a remarkable season of success and it continued when they won the Norwich City HC minis on Sunday! Best wishes to them at Nottingham in two week’s time.
Bill Felton, the East President and Tournament Director, has kindly sent his congratulations to the club on our hosting of the two sunny and very well attended days and I join him in thanking all our members who helped with the organisation, i.e. Kirstin Cumming and her catering team, my car parking squad, David Cobbald (ground arrangements) and Nick and Shirley McAllen for their pitch watering – not a straightforward task as it had to be carried out within a tight match schedule on two quickly drying days.
This weekend we turn our attentions to the annual Magpies Tournament with play on Saturday featuring the Mixed Challenge and on Monday the day is devoted to Ladies’ and Men’s Club XIs. If you are not playing why not come along to watch the last play at Weybread for this season? Sunday is a day of rest.
News and comments in brief:
· A reminder that the AGM will be held in the clubhouse at 8.00pm on Thursday 18 June.
· Please let Jose Tibbenham (01379 854160) know as soon as possible if you intend to reserve a table at the Summer Ball to be held on Saturday 4 July. Tables are going quickly!
· A Young Umpire Day (aimed at players aged 10-13) is being run at Dereham HC on Sunday 17 May. Please see www.activenorfolk.org/events for more information.
· Congratulations to our U11 Boys who finished their fine season with victory last Sunday in the Norwich City HC Minis.
· Jazz On A Summer’s Afternoon (Sunday 5 July in the Ball marquee). Bring your picnic and relax to the cool sounds of the Dixie Jazz Bandits. Gates open 3.00pm. Tickets £10, accompanied U18s free – please contact Mike the Mender (Withinshaw) on 01379 852002. This event is being organised by Harleston Lions, Scouts and Magpies HC.
· HMHC Golf Day at Bungay GC (Thursday 13 August) – playing in teams of four in men’s, ladies’ and mixed categories – £100 per team. Please contact me (01603 506925) for more details.
With kind regards to all HMHC members and supporters.
Mike Denham Tel: 01603 506925 E-mail: [email protected] 29/4/09
