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Under 16 – University of Birmingham Hockey Club Coaching Sessions – June 2023

University of Birmingham Hockey Club are running coaching sessions throughout June 2023.

These sessions will be led by current members of the University of Birmingham Hockey Club Women’s 1st Team, with multiple players achieving international junior and senior caps from a range of nations, including England & GB, USA, and South Africa.

Below are the dates that we will run sessions throughout June. The sessions will be held on the Bournbrook Pitches at the University of Birmingham, and are available to anyone under the age of 16. Please respond to the date(s) your children would like to attend, providing their name and age.

Sunday 11th June, 9-11am

Sunday 18th June, 9-11 am

Sunday 25th June, 9-11 am

The cost will be £10 per person per session.

Please confirm attendance for the first session (11th June) by Thursday 8th June

For further information see the Clubs teamapp new page or contact

Coca Hall bracebridge.coca@hotmail.co.uk

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Match reports – 01-10-22

Cheshire Blues Ladies 1s 0 Whitchurch Ladies 1s 3
After a disappointing start to the season with their first game against Wilmslow 3s conceded, Whitchurch ladies 1s were up for a tough match with Cheshire blues who finished just above them last season.
From the first whistle Whitchurch battled to keep possession, passing well but sometimes not strong enough as Cheshire blues, an experienced team, intercepted quickly, also having a solid defence they blocked many attempts on goal.
Mid fielders Molly Fry, Lisa Sullivan and Captain Cath Gresty stopped many advances from the Blues.
The few that entered  the Whitchurch dee were cleared well by Hayleigh Busby, Hermione Ball and Tilly James. Keeper Bea Taylor was called on a few times to save every ball.
There was great triangular play up both wings by Hayley Kellet , Jasmine Williams and the mid fielders.
A run of short corners came for Whitchurch but unfortunately Cheshire blues had a solid defensive line.
0-0 at half time and a well earned break.
Whitchurch came back onto the pitch with just as much pressure and persistence. And all became worth it as Cheshire blues began to run out of steam. A break in their wall allowed Georgia Munro to get Whitchurch on the score sheet, beating 2 defenders then slotting past the keeper. Heads went down for the Cheshire blues.
Beginning to tire themselves, but wanting more, Munro received a ball high up the pitch and scored a 2nd.
Pressure kept coming from wings Poppy Huxley and Rachel Chesters.
Balls were passed in from Gresty and Fry and eventually Munro caught a  deflection from Kellet. 3 -0 up and 5 minutes to go, Whitchurch continued fighting all the way to the end.
Fantastic win for Whitchurch ladies 1s.
They play a home game next week against Deeside 3s.
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Introduction to Hockey Coaching courses

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For anyone looking to start out on the coaching pathway there are a number of online courses being run throughout the summer by England hockey which will allow you to begin coaching.

Introduction to Hockey Coaching workshop dates

The club is keen to supprt both through mentoring and financially anyone who is willing to regularly assist in the coming season with coaching of senior or Academy sessions.

If you are interested please contact secretary@whitchurchhockeyclub.com

Attendees must be at least 16 years old

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Under 12s and Under 14s tournament vs Crewe 20-03-22

Whitchurch entertained Crewe in both Under 12’s and Under 14s games

A big thanks to everyone who managed to turn out for yesterday’s fixtures, to the parents for bringing them along and especially those who helped set up and support the games. It was a lovely afternoon, players from both clubs seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves, and there was a lot of great hockey played, which is very encouraging for the future.

Check out some photos of the day on the club Facebook page.

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