The final Indoor Hockey UK tournament of the season took place at the Derby Arena on May Bank Holiday weekend, where our juniors got to showcase their indoor skills for the final time this season!
Six EG teams, and 50 players made the trip up the M1 looking to build on the success of previous Indoor Hockey UK tournaments.
U10 Boys
Our Under 10 boys entered their first ever indoor tournament! The boys were exceptional, winning all six of their groups games without conceding a goal to make the final against Sevenoaks! Unfortunately, it was not to be and the boys lost 2-1 in the final, but took home a silver medal. An incredible effort from all the players!
Team: C. Young (GK), H. Gregory-Young (Capt), C. Reeves, T. Bouck-Standen, E. Duffield, W.Powley-Mapp, W. Callin, T. Martin
Coach: T. Tyers
U12 Girls
Having won a gold and silver medal already at the previous two tournaments, the girls were looking to play some exciting hockey in Derby. Despite some impressive wins against Harleston Magpies and Hockey Mentors, luck was not on their side on this occasion, and they ended up finishing 5th against some very good teams. Well done, girls!
Team: H. Gregory-Young (GK), E. Wood, T. Watt (Capt), P. Lambert, E. Stubbs, E. Poate, A. Olivier, C. Long
Coach: F. Jackson
U12 Boys
Heading up to Derby with a young team, our under 12 boys grew into the tournament with some great wins against Knole Park, Wotton under Edge HC and City of York. The team played some excellent hockey, making huge progress since their first indoor tournament at the London Grand Slam. The team finished 9th out of 16 teams. Amazing work, boys!
Team: T. Neil-Smith (GK), D. Laurie (Capt), A. Poate, A. Foster, D. Emmerson, CJ Roach, N.Bennett, L. Shannon, B. Griffiths
Coach: F. Jackson and M. Lewis
U14 Boys
In one of the largest tournaments at the event, the boys were placed in a tricky group with Repton, Marlow and City of York, with only the top team going through to the semi finals. Big wins against Marlow and York ensured second place for the team, with a mature performance in a loss to eventual winners Repton. The team finished 7th out of 19 teams, a big improvement on their last outing in Nottingham. Well done, boys!
Team: R. Vesey Holt (GK), T. Proctor (Capt), H. Donaldson, J. Moodie, L. Donaldson, S. Poate, A.Devani, L. Arvan, O. Arvan
Coach: F. Jackson and M. Lewis
U16 Girls
Having won the last two Indoor Hockey Uk tournaments, a much changed and young team went to Derby looking for a third gold medal. Despite some excellent indoor hockey, with some good wins against eventual winners, Mercian Marauders, and Yorkshire Performance, it was not to be and the girls finished 4th. Great effort, girls!
Team: M. Francis (GK), L. Lambert (Capt), D. Maclay, I. Carter, G. Maclean, P. Johnson and P.Lambert
Coach: F. Jackson
U16 Boys
Our under U16 Boys were placed in a tricky group with Repton, Mercian Marauders and Leek. They put in some impressive displays and finished unbeaten in the group to qualify for the semi finals. A win against Beeston and a loss against eventual winners, Cambridge, meant the boysfinished 3rd - taking home a bronze medal back home! Excellent work, boys!
Team: J. Charters (GK), M. Kane (Capt), L. Channon, O. Clay, W. Boulton, B. Boulton, A. Neil-Smith
Coach: T. Tyers
Well done to all our EGHockey players and coaches on another great indoor hockey uk weekend. It was amazing to see everyone showcase their indoor skills that they have practised over the course of the season.
Thank you to all the supporters who made the long trip up!
This brings to an end the indoor season at EGHC. The indoor format will return in September!