WITH PATRICK STAVELEY
Hills United Women ’ s keep rolling on
Hills United have been in absolute red hot form in the 2022 FNSW League One Women ’ s competition and despite suffering their first couple of defeats of the season after 18 games , that doesn ’ t mean their momentum will end anytime soon .
The side sits first on the ladder while sharing points with the Gladesville Ravens , edging them by just four goals in the goal difference column with Gladesville still having a game in hand .
United have built their team around its strong defence , conceding just nine goals in their 18 games so far , while scoring 44 – averaging 2.44 goals scored per game and averaging 0.5 goals conceded per game .
Hills United began the season with 14 straight wins before a draw with Nepean FC and losses to Northbridge Bulls and their closest competitors this season , the Ravens . Despite the minor setback , they ’ ve got their season back on track following a dominant 6-1 victory over the Southern Districts Raiders .
While some of the leading goal-scorers in the competition are sitting on 20 goals or more , the Hills United team have showcased their teamwork and versatility – sharing the goals among them . Imogen Lane and Isabella Sciberras are tied top scorers with eight each while Annie Halls sits on seven goals and Ellen Berios also has six goals to her name . The team has 12 games left for the season before the finals series commences to find out if this powerful Hills United side can go all the way to victory .
Hills United ’ s Women ’ s team on fire in 2022 .
Young athletes honoured by Hills Shire Council
Elite local athletes have been congratulated at a ceremony at The Hills Shire Council for their participation in the Western Sydney Academy of Sport ( WSAS ) program .
The ceremony , held on Thursday , 2 June saw Mayor of the Hills Shire Dr Peter Gangemi present 16 elite Hills athletes between the ages of 13 and 18 with a Certificate of Achievement . The WSAS program featured athletes from many different sports including golf , netball , softball , rugby union , BMX racing and triathlon .
Sisters Nicola and Danielle Fleming both took part in the BMX racing part of the program and are very proud to have participated in the program .
“ Being a part of the academy is very rewarding and exciting ,” they said .
“ They offer many different things for developing athletes like educational sessions and training . We have been lucky enough to receive awards and take apart in
Enjoy a free fun play session at Sydney Hills Gymnastics centres open day this month . Picture : Sydney Hills Gymnastics . the academy for many years “ We have developed a lot as athletes and people from the academy and the exciting things that they offer .”
Nicola and Danielle say they ’ ve also gained some valuable guidance and lessons from the program .
“ By learning about the role of nutrition to support recovery and about the types of exercises that promote long term success , we ’ ve been able to refine our own training programs which will enable us to better build our own individual ‘ brand ’ in the future .”
Mayor Gangemi said The Hills Shire Council is a proud supporter of WSAS and that he was also pleased to see so many Hills locals selected into academy programs .
“ The WSAS is so beneficial in helping our talented young athletes to progress within their discipline , as well as providing
Mayor Gangemi pictured with Cr Boneham and athletes from the WSAS .
them with quality coaching and training ,” Mayor Gangemi said .
“ As our athletes move through the program , their personal growth and development also builds and transforms positively , which is especially important for preparing them for their future career , whether that be in sport or a different pursuit .
“ I congratulate our athletes on their success , and I can ’ t wait to see what they achieve in the future .”
Sydney Hills Gymnastics Castle Hill & Bella Vista 2022 OPEN DAYS
If your child is always performing flips or cartwheels , it ’ s time to consider gymnastics classes .
Sydney Hills Gymnastics centres at Castle Hill and Bella Vista are holding open days on Saturday , 9 July , 10am to midday .
The open day format will run as a two-hour session where kids , and parents , can try out the equipment and check out what ’ s on offer .
The free fun play session will also allow families to take photos and videos of their children performing on the equipment , and give ample time to meet the coaches and staff .
No RSVP needed . Parents should come dressed in active wear so they can join their children at a special fun station .
Centres are located at 3 / 4 Gladstone Road , Castle Hill , or 1 / 1 Meridian Place , Bella Vista .
For details or further information , call 9659 9010 .
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