MEN'S INDOOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009/10
Sunday 31st January 2010, Rhydycar Leisure Centre
Whitchurch HC - Mens Champions
Cardiff UWIC - Mens Runners up
Whichurch pip Cardiff & UWIC in a thriller
The Welsh Indoor Men's finals was a significant step up in standard of previous years. Teams from Northop Hall, Glyndwr Wrexham, Cardiff University, Cardiff & UWIC, Swansea and Whitchurch competed for the trophy and the right to represent Wales in Europe next season.
In a close and competitive final, Cardiff & UWIC struck first through Tim Jones, who had an outstanding tournament, and went in at half time 4-2 up with late goals from Jones (2) and Mark Ramage. Joe Naughalty led the recovery with 2 goals in the 2nd and 3rd minute of the second half to complete his hat-trick and then Jonny Gordon settled the ship for Whitchurch as the half progressed. Mark Whatling added a 5th only to be pegged back by a Tim Jones penalty stroke following a foul by Naughalty. A well worked goal finished off by Tom Vinney sealed the Whitchurch win 6-5 in the final minute.
Umpires Will Drury and Jim Marchant managed the game with skill and precision which added to the overall success of the final match.
Joe Naughalty, captain of Whitchurch, received the Trophy from WHU's Chief Executive Mike Leatt. Joe, initially stumped for words, said the final was a great contest and showed the commitment of all players to the event'. Mike thanked John Taylor for organising the event and Steve Graham, the Umpires Manager and was quick to praise the professionalism of the tournament officials.
Pool A
Cardiff & UWIC
Whitchurch
Northop Hall
Pool B
Cardiff University
Swansea Bay
Glyndwr University
Pool A
| Match 1 | 08:45 | Cardiff & UWIC | 5 | Whitchurch | 5 |
| Match 3 | 10:25 | Cardiff & UWIC | 7 | Northop Hall | 2 |
| Match 5 | 12:05 | Whitchurch | 8 | Northop Hall | 2 |
Pool B
| Match 2 | 09:35 | Cardiff University | 2 | Swansea Bay | 4 |
| Match 4 | 11:15 | Cardiff University | 3 | Glyndwr University | 3 |
| Match 6 | 12:55 | Swansea Bay | 3 | Glyndwr University | 3 |
Play-offs
| S/Final | 14:00 | 2nd A - Cardiff & UWIC | 7 | 1st B - Swansea Bay | 3 |
| S/Final | 14:50 | 1st A - Whitchurch | 10 | 2nd B - Glyndwr University | 6 |
| 5/6 Pos' | 15:40 | 3rd A - Northop Hall | 2 | 3rd B - Cardiff University | 2 |
| Final | 16:40 | Cardiff & UWIC | 5 | Whitchurch | 6 |
Final positions
1st Whitchurch (Qualify for EuroHockey Indoor 2010/11)
2nd Cardiff & UWIC
3rd = Swansea Bay
3rd = Glyndwr University
5th = Northop Hall
5th = Cardiff University
Flat out!
Eyes down!
Enjoyment all round
Glyndwr
Cardiff UWIC v Whitchurch
University Study
Officials at work
A camera study