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The following events are open to all members of the Pocklington School community . For further information , please contact Rachel Dare , OP Liaison Officer . opoffice @ pocklingtonschool . com
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POCK 7S
29 MARCH
THE OLD POCKLINGTONIANS TEAM AT POCK 7S
Friday 29 March from 12 noon at Pocklington RUFC
In boys ’ hockey this term we have seen the 1st XI and the U15 XI boys ’ hockey teams reach the semi-final in the U18 and U15 Yorkshire Cups respectively . The 1st XI girls ’ hockey were regional winners and national semi-finalists in the England Hockey School Championship Tier 2 - Plate losing to Hurstpierpoint College .
We have three boys and girls representing the school at Talent Academy level , with two more undergoing assessment centres in summer to join the Talent Academy programme .
In netball , our U13A team won the Ampleforth U13 invitational tournament convincingly , our U16s entered the National Schools competition for the first time , and we have been delighted to have Olivia Park recruited as a netball coach , who has made an excellent impact on staff and pupils across the School . We have also recorded our highest number of senior netballers playing in matches - every girl has represented the school this term .
In rugby , Dan Rees Gay , Jack Scanlon , Harvey Day , Joe Girking , Wilf Morris and Will Carver are all involved in the Yorkshire East DPP Group with playing opportunities coming up .
Henry Clegg , Theo Roberts and Tom Pearson have retained their place in the Yorkshire Academy U16s group for the upcoming playing opportunities .
Ted Malcomson is in the Yorkshire Academy U17s group going into Academy 17s playing opportunities .
This term has seen us hosting a hugely successful block of tens tournaments through January with over 40 teams across six age groups competing .
At the recent Durham Sevens , the U16s got to the 3rd place play off , however , recent weather has got the better of us with some of the recent sevens competitions , but we continue building towards Rosslyn Park at the end of term .
Finally , we have been indebted to Rob Vickerman , sports channel broadcaster and former professional rugby union player , who came in and led a sevens session for the senior boys to help them prepare for the forthcoming season .
Our Equestrian team narrowly missed out on qualifying for The Royal Windsor Horse Show twice and will give it a third attempt on the 17 March in Derbyshire . We have three individual qualifications and one team qualification for the County Championships at Hickstead in May and , so far , one individual qualification for the National Championships in October .
David Byas , Director of Sport
Pock Connects London Drinks – sign up now !
We are hosting a drinks event at the popular German Gymnasium , located by King ' s Cross station . So regardless of where you are in your life , be it furthering your education , commencing your career , or already established , the Headmaster , OP President , and staff from the Development and OP team look forward to welcoming you . Places are limited so please book using the link provided . [ https :// forms . office . com / e / NfKY1sr23u ].
Annual Pocklington Golf Day Friday 7 June from midday
This friendly annual sporting event hosted at Kilnwick Percy Resort and Golf Club , offers teams the chance to play for the coveted President ’ s Cup along with other prizes , followed by supper and presentations . The tournament is a fourball Stableford format and golfers of all abilities and handicaps are welcome .
Edmund-Loten Inspire Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament – Sunday 23 June , 2pm
We are currently seeking mixed doubles pairs to participate in the Edmund-Loten Inspire Tennis Tournament . Join us for an afternoon of competitive fun on the Pocklington School tennis courts and connect with fellow members of our community .
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