OLD REIGATIAN NETBALL

Netball has continued to be popular in 2022-23 and we currently have our highest membership numbers on record, having welcomed many new players again this season, to further strengthen our three squads.

This year our A team are having a very strong season, with experienced combinations moving up from the B team and strong commitment across the squad helping the As end the first half of the season unbeaten and top of their division. Having been promoted a division and experiencing significant squad changes since last year, our Bs are in the process of developing new connections and rebuilding, and have had a season of mixed results so far, although have been pleased to remain competitive in all matches. Our Met team have also welcomed a lot of new players this season, so are focussing on building consistency with a more regular squad, with good things to come hopefully over the rest of the season and into the next.

Aside from our own training and matches, plenty of our team like to do their bit to support Surrey Storm and England Roses games when we can. For a social, a group recently attended the Copper Box to watch the England v Jamaica test series, and I’m sure everyone will be closely following coverage of Netball World Cup in South Africa later this year.

We always enjoy welcoming new members

ORCC were chasing 200 off the 20 and this was always a sturdy task. However Luke Haughton did the bulk of the run scoring, finishing on 80 before being caught in the deep. With 13 needed off two balls, Max Coyle kept everyone on the edge of their seats as he bombed a six, but couldn’t repeat the feat next ball as OR’s relinquished the cup.

Many drinks and songs were sang as Old Reigatians from all generations caught up long into the night, which for me is what it’s really about.

ORCC are always on the look out for new players. If people are interested in playing please message Phil Davies to be added to the club whatsapp. Pjbd@hotmail.co.uk

With thanks to Phil Davies (RGS 20012008) ORCC Chairman each season, with our squads covering a range of levels of experience. If you would like more information, please contact oldreigatiansnetball@hotmail.co.uk

With thanks to Charlotte Frith (RGS 1999-2006), ORNC Chairperson

On 3 September, a group from the Class of 1986 visited the school (L-R) Richard Bennett (RGS 1984-1985), Stuart Nicholson (RGS staff 1979-present), Ben Goss (RGS 1981-1986), Martin Russell (RGS staff 1975-2019), Dai Bader (RGS staff 1982-2019), Andy Dauncey (RGS 1978-1984), Rob Booth (RGS 1978-1986), Andy Clayton (RGS 1979-1986), Kev Loth (RGS 1978-1986), Joel Gilbert (RGS 1979-1984), Steve Jenner (RGS 1978-1986), Ed Thesiger (RGS 1978-1984), Stuart Daniel (RGS 1978-1984), Steve Pilgrim (RGS 1978-1985), Tom McGrath (RGS 1979-1985)