2019 starts in fine fashion
Finally... a newsletter! Apologies for missing out a couple of weeks. December was hindered by some kind of web virus (surprisingly embedded in the last Men's 5s report).

We've seen a significant improvement on the pitch either side of the break. Whilst the Ladies continue to win their games, suddenly the Men have now found some form. The Men's 2s won their first game of the season this weekend and the Men's 3s are now unbeaten in the last 4 games.



Ladies 1’s (Pictured above) kept the energy high this week, fighting back from a disappointing draw last week. They won 3-0 against West Herts. Thank you to all of our lovely supporters and the Men’s 1s who encouraged us to the end. Goals by Harriette Holderness, Abi Lawlor and Pippa Mcclure. Ms of the Match was Harriette Holderness! And a clean sheet for Vicky Stanwell! Match Report



Fantastic result for the Men’s 2s (Pictured above) with their first win of the season against Blue Harts. 6-3 with goals from Will Goodwyn x 2, Toby Payton x 2, Joel Withey x 1 and Tim Westley x 1 and Will being voted Man of the Match. Match Report



Ladies 3’s (pictured above) made it 4 out of 4 for the ladies section today with a 2-1 win. Goal scorers Terri Payton and Kate Goodwyn. Player of the match was Sophie Hart. Match Report

Ladies 2s beat Letchworth 3-2. An end to end game with goals from Charlie Nash x2 and Emma Walker. Player of the Match was Hannah Prentice

The Ladies 4s (Pictured below) had a lovely 3-2 win against Chiltern. Goals came from Florence Fulcher, Jennifer Silver and Lizzie Pavlik. The player of the match voting was close but Jennifer just pipped it ahead of Rebecca Prentice. Match Report



The Men's 1s maintain their promotion challenge with a 5-0 win again Bedford. Three of the goals come from Short Corners. Match Report

The Men's 3s were unlucky to draw 2-2 with Cheshunt equalising in the last minute of the game. Match Report

The Men's 4s were very unlucky to come away with nothing in their 4-0 defeat against Potters Bar. The game was far more even than the score line suggests. The Men's 4s are starting to play like a real team and are sure to have a better 2nd half of the season. Match Report

The Men's 5s had a similar experience to the Men's 4s. Lots of the play but sadly nothing to show for it at the end of their game against West Herts. Sadly losing 7-0. Match Report

YOUTH SECTION HOCKEY



There are so many great things going on with our Junior Section at the moment. New Kit, hosting tournaments and we've entered into the regional junior leagues. The last couple of weeks has seen young teams entering and winning lots of games against other regional clubs. Pictured above the cheeky girls Under 12s who were unbeaten yesterday against Tring, St Albans, Chalfont and Amersham and West Herts. Meanwhile, the Boys Under 12s were unbeaten against Milton Keynes, Buckingham and Amersham and Chalfont.
Congratulations to AnnaMarie (pictured below) and all the other helpers. Love the picture. #LivingTheGame



OTHER GAMES OVER THE CHRISTMAS BREAK



Below are a list of other results and match reports. And some explanation as to why Vicky Stanwell was voted Mrs Stroppy Pants (Pictured above) in the Ladies 1s game last week.

Remember to give your availability to Sarah or Pete every Monday...

Ladies - Sarah Brydon
Men - Pete Allam
 

IT'S BACK - BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE!

The BERKO FANTASY HOCKEY LEAGUES

How are you doing as a player? If you've entered a team into the Fantasy League, how is your team getting on?

This week’s Fantasy League has seen a fair few changes especially after “a few” goals were shipped across the Mens’ section and the Ladies once again had a good weekend overall.
This week’s Manager of the Month is Debbie Walker, whose “Walker’s Warriers”, (after a poor week 4) have climbed 7 places and back into the Top 10. Your free drink awaits you at the bar next weekend!

Top 20 Teams:


Top Ladies’ Table:


Top Men's Table:

- Quiz and Pizza night with Dr Macklin as your MC. Quiz will start promptly at 7:45. More details to follow

INDOOR HOCKEY

Ashlyns School - sports centre
9pm to 10pm on Thursdays...
Running from 6th September to 12th December (Excluding 4th Oct and 1st Nov)
Then after Christmas, from 3rd January to 28th March (Excluding 21st Feb)

Interested in indoor - contact Jo Fisher

JUNIOR HOCKEY
STARTED SUNDAY 9th SEPTEMBER
This years sessions are lead by Will Holderness. He will be ably supported by a collective of helpers (both adult and teenage hockey coaches).

Click here for the Junior Registration Form

SESSIONS...
TIGERS HOCKEY 9.45am to 11.00am (From School Year 2 upwards and beginners to hockey)

ACADEMY HOCKEY 10.45am to 12.00pm (School Year 5 upwards and those players with previous hockey experience)
Forms and leaflets will be sent out next week.
To get on the Junior mailing list and for anything else about Junior Training contact Jo Fisher

 

Remember to give your availability to Sarah or Pete every Monday...
Ladies - Sarah Brydon
Men - Pete Allam