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St Mary’s Ascot 6-0, the season came to a close. Maddie
Winning the County round meant that Wellington rep-
Wellington’s girls played some good hockey in and
tour could not have ended in a more spectacular display
Henri [C] was a versatile terrier on the field and when the
resented Berkshire at the South of England Championships.
around the Cape. Sophie Edwards [C] and Alex Brown [Ap]
of athleticism, teamwork and ‘Welly spirit’. Amy Howells
girls joined up with those who had moved up to Senior
Luisa Schulte-Bockum [Hn] led her team with true passion
slipped comfortably into the 1st
xi for the first time, and
[Hn] and Harri Gibson [Ap] both raised their game, and
hockey, they played and won the County tournament held
and the girls finished a highly respectable 2nd, missing out
held their own. Visiting the Waterfront, we went to the
Lucy Lloyd-Williams [C] made some excellent runs down
at Wellington for the second year running.
on the National finals by only one point.
Aquarium and had our faces painted at the Moyo Restaurant,
the wing. The 1st team drew (1-1), while the 2nd
as well as taking in some more serious fitness training.
2-1. After the matches, our friendly hosts treated us to
Our remaining set of fixtures in the Cape were really
traditional Pokje with parents, players and even the Chair
Coaches: Miss H. Johnson and Mr G. Waugh. Player
of the Season: Marie Schulte-Bockum [W]. Most Improved
The
b and c teams also had some outstanding wins,
the c team beating Sevenoaks a staggering 10-0.
Amelia Robinson [W] was an outstanding ‘Most
Player: Erin Pike [O].
competitive. The pace and power of our 1st
xi against
xi won
of Governors taking part.
Improved Player’ in her team due to her relentless work-
u 15s
The u15as had a mixed season. It took a while for the girls
to step up their training to an intensity with which they
Paarl Gym was impressive, with Jo Jo Blunt [Hn] really
Our final destination was a two-day safari to unwind
rate and athleticism. A highlight of the year was the triple
proving her athleticism and team-playing skills. The 3-0
and chill by the pool in Mabula Game Park. Looking for
loss did not reflect the game, and all agreed the hockey was
the ‘big four’, we saw all but a cheetah, and were further
pitched high for school girls. Our 2nd xi lost against Paarl
intrigued by a pride of lions eating their wildebeest kill.
High School 0-1.
During that time the girls had the leisure to reflect on their
win for the a,
Coaches
b and c teams against Marlborough.
(u14a):
Mr
E.
Heddon
and
Mrs
E.
were all happy, and although the skill level across the whole
Worthington. Player of the Season: Luisa Schulte-Bockum
year group was well grounded, there was a lot to learn and
[Hn]. Most Improved Players: Victoria Sach [W] and Katie
targets had to be set early on. The team, led by Hattie
Summerfield [Hn].
Wellington then travelled the thousand or so miles
experiences of hockey, travel and friendship made over the
to Johannesbug and Pretoria. We visited he Voortrekker
past two weeks. Biz Nimmo [C] was an outstanding tour
Jones [Hn], played some fine hockey and learned valuable
Coaches (u14b): Miss M. Jenkins and Mrs Draper. Player
Monument and were generously invited to Min Ju Oh’s [Hn]
captain throughout and will, no doubt, lead the girls with
lessons about team-work and self-discipline, especially as
of the Season: Freya Cudmore [Hn]. Most Improved Player:
injury was to strike Miss Pearson and Mr White’s unit.
Amelia Robinson [W].
family home for a Braii/Korean food spectacular. It was
the same maturity and Wellington inspiration when back at
another chance to experience truly wonderful South
home on English turf.
Mid-season, beating Dauntsey’s 2-0 was a great effort and,
Coaches (u14c): Mr W. Heathcote and Miss R. Ward.
despite losing to Cranleigh, the girls were able to develop
Player of the Season: Crissy Bowler [W]. Most Improved
and grow, both as individuals and a team.
Player: Bonny Caspers [C]. Bex Ross
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