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Home > 9th January 2008
Girls have final opportunity to stake a claim for a Welsh Trial

The Girls Regional Tournament takes place this Saturday at the Regional Hockey Centre at the North East Wales Institute in Wrexham. Under 16 and Under 18 Teams from South East Wales, South West Wales and North Wales will battle it out to be named Regional Champions 2007/8.

The Chief Executive, Mike Leatt has been quick to point out that "the WHU is looking to work more closely with the Regions and Counties as part of the player pathway in order to strengthen the development of players and also coaches in Wales".

Many of the girls competing have also been selected for the national trials which take place the following weekend (Cardiff for U18’s, Wrexham for U16’s). The list of players invited to the trials, as published on the web site, have been selected by Academy Coaches from the North and South Regional Academies, are existing age-group internationals or have in the case of non Welsh based players, provided a CV, have a strong club and English regional recommendation and have successfully passed scrutiny from a WHU panel. However, the tournament provides the Welsh Hockey Union with another opportunity to see trialists perform in a competitive environment and a final opportunity for players who shine to be added to that list. It will also be an opportunity to see coaches in action.

The tournament also provides Welsh Hockey Union Coaches with a final opportunity to add players to the list for national trials which take place the following weekend (Cardiff for U18’s, Wrexham for U16’s).

National Development Manager (Coaching), Chris Marriott, who will be at the event, recognises the importance of the event and added “We hope that our processes and systems for spotting talent are getting more robust now that the new Regional Academies are in place, but we still need to take every opportunity to make sure that nobody slips through the net. I am sure that I will see some exciting talent on show and I hope to able to speak with all of the coaches about their players this weekend. All of the girls should remember that good performances this weekend could earn them the chance to try out for Wales”.

 

Order of play

Time	Team		Team
09.00 - 09.25	Practice
09.30 - 10.35	South East Wales U16	v	South West Wales U16
10.40 - 11.45	North Wales U18	v	South West Wales U18
11.50 - 12.55	North Wales U16	v	South East Wales U16
13.00 - 14.05	South West Wales U18	v	South East Wales U18
14.10 - 15.15	South West Wales U16	v	North Wales U16
15.20 - 16.25	South East Wales U18	v	North Wales U18

 

Home > 15th January 2008
Girls U-16 & U18 Regional Tournament

 

South East Wales U16

1

South West Wales U16

0

An evenly matched close encounter, where both sides had chances to score. S.East snatched victory in the closing minutes when Katy Howson slotted in the only goal of the game.

 

North Wales U18

2

South West Wales U18

0

In bright sunshine the North attacked forcefully from the start forcing several penalty corners none was converted. After 16minutes Amy Bellis opened the scoring for the North in open play. Heather Morris added a second goal from a reverse shot. The West made a determined effort in the second half but were thwarted by positive action from goalkeeper Sioned Roberts. The North counter attacked but could not add to the score.

 

North Wales U16

0

South East Wales U16

1

After an evenly fought 1st half, S.East put the North defence under pressure at the start of the 2nd half. Sarah Jones in goal for the North managed to thwart S.East`s persistant attacks. The game then became more even, with Hannah Vowles for the S.East eventually scoring a well worked solo goal.

 

South West Wales U18

1

South East Wales U18

0

South West began the match in attacking mode and pinned the East in their own half. After 15 minutes the East began to make their presence felt but at half time there was no score. The East had the first scoring chance of the second half but Liwsi Merrigan in goal made a great save. However the South West was first to score in the 38th minute when Janaya Bowles slotted the ball in. In spite of a determined fight back by the East the West maintained their composure and ran out winners.

 

South West Wales U16

1

North Wales U16

2

The game opened with the North creating chances to score but it was Kira Davies who opened the scoring for the S.West after 11 minutes. The North mounted further attacks and within minutes Ceri Welsh equalised. The S.West defended concerted attacks by the North before Katy Hall scored a second goal for the North in the 22nd minute. During the second half saw end to end play but the S.West could not find an equaliser.

 

South East Wales U18

0

North Wales U18

0

This match began with pace and much end to end play. Although both teams had chances to score it was 0-0 at half time. The North pressurised early in the second half and made attempts at goal but GK Sarah Hancock saved well. It was then the turn of the South East to press but the North stayed resolute in defence and in spite of several attempts on goal by the South East they failed to score.
This ensured that the North ran out winners of the tournament.

 

	U-16		U-18
1st	South East	6pts	North	4pts
2nd	North	3pts	South West	3pts
3rd	South West	0pts	South East	1pt

 

 

 

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