Girls Sports Tour
BARBADOS July 2022
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INTRODUCTION FROM THE HEADMASTER When the Heads of Hockey and Netball told me that Barbados was the country of choice for a Sports Tour, I could understand entirely! What an amazing opportunity for the RGS girls and, coming out of the pandemic, it was so important that our Senior pupils had the opportunity to experience a Sports Tour abroad. A combined Sports Tour across age groups is so exciting because the girls will get to know one another so well while also experiencing another country where Sport is held in such high regard. I have little doubt that they will be tested on the pitch and court and will develop their skills and understanding of Hockey and Netball. Those finishing their school career will enjoy their final experience of RGS Sport, while the other girls will be building towards next season.
Above all, I hope that the Tour party will enjoy embracing a new culture and I am sure they will experience wonderful hospitality in Barbados. They will each learn about one another and, perhaps more than anything else, they will learn about themselves and have memories they will never forget. My heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been instrumental in supporting the Senior Hockey and Netball Tour 2022. Thank you to the sponsors for their generosity. Thank you to the parents who have helped with fundraising. Thank you to Miss Bennett and Miss Gibbons, Heads of Hockey and Netball respectively, for organising the Tour. Thank you to the other teachers who are supporting the Tour. Finally, congratulations to the girls and I wish them every success and a wonderful experience! John Pitt Headmaster
COACH PROFILES
Leanne Bennett – Tour Teacher profile I have been fortunate enough to go on two international sports tours with RGS to witness how the once in a lifetime opportunity can form lifelong friends and memories. From both the physical and mental challenges on the pitch and court to sharing rooms, dining out and going on excursions, every minute of the trip provides a learning opportunity for the girls to develop essential life skills. I look forward to seeing the departing Year Thirteen pupils play with pride for their last time in a green shirt, as well as the future senior squad developing their visions, values and behaviours throughout the trip.
Ellie Gibbons– Tour Teacher profile Barbados 2022 will be my first sports tour with RGS and I am incredibly excited to share that experience with our pupils who have been working so hard on and off the court all year. The Caribbean style of netball is fast, ferocious and full of flare - I can’t wait to see how our teams fair up against the opposition.
Deborah Harkness – Tour Teacher profile
Nicola Gill – Tour Teacher profile
Having been on numerous school trips including sports tours with RGS, I like Miss Bennett cannot wait to embark on this next adventure. These truly are once in a lifetime opportunities, from the memories that are made to the skills that are learnt. An avid hockey player in my youth I am also looking forward to hitting the pitches again and embracing the teamwork, resilience and pure enjoyment sport brings to our lives.
I am honoured to travel with the Girls’ Sports tour to Barbados this year as my first tour with RGS. I am looking forward to seeing our girls showcase their skills in Hockey and Netball and I am keen to get involved in the girls training and warm ups as I thoroughly enjoy all areas of sport. This will be an exciting adventure for the girls as they get to experience what Barbados has to offer and enjoy the full package of exciting excursions we have planned. Having left A&E after joining RGS a year ago - I’m hoping not to have to use my own nursing skill set, but at the ready should I be called upon
Sally Walton– Tour Teacher profile
Sofia Nicholls– Tour Teacher profile
In my six years at RGS this will be my first International summer tour. Having already been over to Barbados at half term, I am really excited by the experiences/culture/ trips we have as a group ahead of us. Training, playing and socialising together away from the relative normality of the school environment will help us make lifelong memories and develop you as both individuals and as a team. For some of you this will be your first major trip in a number of years. Embrace the trip, be open minded and allow yourself to get totally immersed in the experience.
Believe it or not, I was once Captain of my Hockey team at school! I thoroughly enjoyed all sports at School (with the exception of cross country in navy blue big knickers!) I firmly believe that participating in Sport is excellent for physical health as well as supporting a healthy mind and spirit. Sport should be played for enjoyment and I personally love running and thoroughly enjoy being in the outdoors. I am absolutely delighted to be travelling with the Girls’ Sports tour 2022 and look forward to a wonderful time supporting the girls in their Netball and Hockey matches, and enjoying the other events on the itinerary – it promises to be a trip of a lifetime.
Stuart Davis– Tour Teacher profile In my 13 years at RGS I have been lucky enough to travel on several sports tours with both the Senior Boys Rugby and Girls Netball and Hockey teams. My passions in life (apart from teaching of course) are travel and sport and I know that through these experiences and, sometimes challenges, you really do get to know your true self. The camaraderie that the girls will develop through this trip will help to develop lifelong friendships and I look forward to seeing them grow as both individuals and as teams as the trip progresses. I challenge the girls to push themselves outside of their comfort zone on tour and really immerse themselves in the culture. By doing so they really will get the most out of it.
Muhammed Irfan International Hockey player Former Pakistan Hockey Captain Going on a sports tour is one of the most important experiences of a sportsperson’s career. The key skills you can learn on a tour with like minded players / friends is invaluable. I can assure you, you’ll make life long memories from this wonderful opportunity! Good luck ! Muhammed Irfan International Hockey player Former Pakistan hockey captain
FACTS: BARBADOS The name of the country, “Barbados,” is derived from “the Bearded Fig Trees” once found in abundance on the island. Barbados is 34 kilometres (21 miles) in length and up to 23 kilometres (14 miles) in width, covering an area of 432 square kilometres (167 square miles). Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of the nation of Barbados. It’s known for its British colonial architecture, 17th-century Garrison and horse-racing track.. Its coastline is 97 kilometres (60 miles) in length. Barbados is a coral island and most of its beaches are made from finely ground coral forming a clean fine grain. The people of Barbados are called Barbadians or Bajans. Barbados also exports $57 million of rum per year across the world. Barbados is known as “the land of the flying fish”, with flying fish being a common sight around the island and one of the national symbols of the country. The grapefruit was invented on the island, by combining a pomelo and sweet orange tree. Rihanna, the international singer, is from Barbados.
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TOUR Itinerary Day 1: Saturday 9 July London – Barbados 06.20 Arrive at London Heathrow Airport where you will meet a member of staff from Living with The Lions who will assist you with check in for your direct flight to Barbados. Check in with Virgin Atlantic. 9.20 Flight VS187 departs for Barbados. 13.20 Flight arrives. Arrive into Barbados you will be met by LWTL local representatives and transferred to the Coconut Court Beach Hotel for 8 nights’ accommodation. Remainder of your day at leisure to familiarise yourself with the local area.
Day 2: Sunday 10 July Breakfast.
Day 3: Monday 11 July Breakfast.
Morning at leisure to familiarise yourself with the local area, and spend some time on the beach.
This morning you will enjoy a Jeep Safari with a driver/guide and traditional lunch included.
Free time to get your own lunch, before transferring to your first match of the tour.
Excursion: 4x4 Jeep Safari with lunch On this 4x4 safari you will visit the Lion at Gun Hill, Edge Cliff, Bathsheba’s dramatic Atlantic breakers and rock formations. Enjoy the rugged off-road terrain in Joe’s River Forest. Finally, take in the magical sights at picturesque Cove Bay and Little Bay – the window to the world. Traditional Bajan lunch with be served with soft drinks.
MATCH DAY 1 Return to your hotel.
Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure. Day 4: Tuesday 12 July This morning after breakfast enjoy a morning at leisure for beach games or to visit the local shops. This afternoon transfer to your next set of fixtures. MATCH DAY 2 Return to the hotel.
Day 5: Wednesday 13 July Breakfast at the hotel.
Day 6: Thursday 14 July Breakfast.
Day 8: Saturday 16 July Breakfast.
Depart the hotel and transfer to the Boatyard. Spend the day at the Boatyard, a day of inflatable fun & beach games, lunch is included.
This morning is at leisure.
Your final day will be something the whole group will have been looking forward to the whole tour.
Free time to get your own lunch before transferring to your next fixtures of the tour. MATCH DAY 3 Return to the hotel to change and then tonight you will be collected and transferred to the Turtle Conservation Project to learn about the important work the charity carries out and maybe even get to release your own turtle in to its natural habitat. En route you will stop of for Dinner at Chefette (own account). Afterwards, return to your hotel for the rest of the evening.
Excursion – Catamaran Cruise with lunch Today depart on a full day catamaran cruise. Sail along Barbados’ coastline, admiring the magnificent shoreline dotted with exquisite houses, hotels and restaurants. The guide will regale you with stories from local folklore and stops will be made at a coral reef and at a secluded bay where you can have a swim and snorkel and maybe even see turtles. Lunch included before returning back via some of Barbados’ most beautiful beaches. A fabulous day out with lots of time to relax in the sun and swim in the crystal clear waters. Return transfer back to the hotel for a final evening at leisure.
Afterward return to the hotel and freshen up for an evening excursion to Harbour Lights Beach Extravaganza, which includes fire eaters, stilt walkers, entertainers and a generous buffet dinner with unlimited soft drinks. Return to the hotel at the end of the evening.
Day 9: Sunday 17 July Overnight Travel After a final morning of last minute shopping/beach you will be transferred back to Grantley Adams International airport for your homeward overnight flight to London with Virgin Atlantic. Day 7: Friday 15 July Breakfast. Depart the hotel for your final fixtures of the tour. MATCH DAY 4 Return to the hotel to freshen up and then board your transfer to Oistins Friday Night Fish Fry, where each Friday night locals and tourists come together to celebrate two things Bajan’s do well - Food and Music. The evening includes transport only, you will be pre-seated at a table where you can order and pay for your own food (we recommend budgeting between £12-£18 per person). Return to the hotel at the end of the evening.
20.40 Flight VS198 departs Flight departs. Day 10: Monday 18 July London 10.15 Flight arrives into London Heathrow Collect your luggage, clear immigration and make your own onward travel arrangements.
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PLAYER PROFILES Ellie ALLEN - Nickname: El What is your sporting strength / position? Defence. Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? National Final tournaments for Hockey and Netball.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Turtles. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Lunch time. Fun fact about yourself? 99.9% likely to get sunburnt on this trip. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Sunscreen, aftersun and sunhat.
Jessica ASHBY - Nickname: Jess What is your sporting strength / position? Netball - Goal Defence, Hockey - Left Mid Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Getting to Regional Finals with the 2nd XI.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? The day trips. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Year Nine Ski trip. Fun fact about yourself? I have skied the Lauberhorn (World Cup run). What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Sunscreen, headphones and sliders.
Lucy BALL - nickname: Baller What is your sporting strength / position? I like to think of myself as a versatile player who will give any Hockey position a good go.
Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Being part of the
team that reached the Under 18 Indoor Hockey Regional Final and the Outdoor National Plate Semi-Final in the same year.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Celebrating both the end of A Levels and my time at RGS with my friends alongside me.
Describe your favourite RGS moment? Captaining the first ever RGS Girls Rugby team to the Plate Quarter Finals at the Rosslyn Park 7s Tournament.
Fun fact about yourself? I once saved my sister from falling down an airport escalator whilst in a pair of Heelys.
What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Face moisturiser, retainer and hayfever tablets.
Eva Barry - Nickname: Eva What is your sporting strength / position? Goalie Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Winning IAPS in Year Six. What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Playing sport with friends. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Lunch time in Joe’s Fun fact about yourself? I love sushi. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Perfume and lip balm.
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Girls Netball and Hockey Tour 2022
Front Row (left to right)
Eleanor Fawcett, Sophie Wilkinson, Sofia Nicholls, Nicky Gill, Sally Walton, Stuart Davis, Ellie Gibbons, Leanne Bennett, Deborah Harkness, Grace Odell, Abigail Timmington, Lucy Ball, Madalaine Shaw
Second Row (left to right)
Georgia Hill, Katie Reynolds, Katy Marsh, Catherine Czyrko, Sarah Dudley, Amèlie Johnson, Alice Dudley, Jessica Lowe, Elyssia Letori, Isadora Hercules, Eleanor Nicholls, Rebecca Yarwood, Harriet Fletcher, Katie Ralph, Eleanor Dicken, Tallulah Richards, Grace Rhoden
Third Row (left to right)
Grace Williams, Charlotte Nicholls, Ana Nicholls, Emilie Grimes, Katy Pitt, Emily Harper, Amelia Bentley-Hughes, Lucy, Newton, Olivia Pointon, Alex Friend, Kathryn Shaw, Poppy Hobson, Keira Higgins, Sydney Blanchenot
Back Row (left to right)
Sadie Hingley, Jessica Ashby, Susannah Wilkinson, Ella Goddard, Amy Brinkley, Ellie Allen, Sophie Gebhardt, Maddison Hewitt, Amelia Sheffield, Kim-Ly Weaver, Phoebe Seymour-Perry, Eva Barry, Emily Weller, Isabelle Thompson, Jasmine Sayani, Alexandra Newall
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PLAYER PROFILES Amelia BENTLEY-HUGHES - Nickname: Baller What is your sporting strength / position? Mid Forward/ Forward. Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Getting a backhand hit shot in for the first time.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Playing in a different environment. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Winning Regional Finals in Year Eight. Fun fact about yourself? I used to wear sports goggles. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Mascara, phone and earphones.
sydney BLANCHENOT - nickname: Syd What is your sporting strength / position? My mental strength Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Getting a hole-in-one.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? The jeep Safari. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Winning the Girls Under 12 schools Midlands for Hockey.
Fun fact about yourself? I have read Harry Potter at least ten times. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Sunglasses, sunscreen and phone.
Amy Brinkley - Nickname: Ames What is your sporting strength / position? Goal Defence/ Goal Keeper Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Netball Captain on the Year Eight South Africa Tour.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Turtles Describe your favourite RGS moment? Watching Emma play Superball. Fun fact about yourself? I have double jointed thumbs. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Extra sunscreen, earphones and a snorkel.
Catherine CZYRKO - Nickname: Czyrko What is your sporting strength / position? Netball - Defence, Hockey - Midfielder Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Captaining the Under 16 Indoor Hockey team to Nationals.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? I’ll be celebrating my 18th birthday with all my friends, playing sports that I love!
Describe your favourite RGS moment? Playing for the 1st XI Hockey team at RGS Fun fact about yourself? I will be turning 18 on tour. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Sunscreen, portable speaker and snacks.
PLAYER PROFILES Eleanor DICKEN - Nickname: Ellie What is your sporting strength / position? Netball - Goal Defence Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Winning Golf County Championships.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? The opportunity to play in a different country.
Describe your favourite RGS moment? Playing in an Under 16 Hockey match. Fun fact about yourself? I’ve been playing golf since I was three. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? sponsor:
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Alice DUDLEY - Nickname: Dudley What is your sporting strength / position? Being able to be heard from anywhere. Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Road to Wimbledon finals in tennis.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Being 20 meters from a beach. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Girls Rosslyn park trip especially the amazing song choices on the coach journey.
Fun fact about yourself? Too loud for my own good. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Sunglasses, charger and sunscreen.
Sarah dUDLEY - Nickname: SJ What is your sporting strength / position? Can play almost anywhere on the pitch. Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Winning my first
County Tennis match back after a three year break without playing competitively.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Sharing an experience with other people I don’t necessarily spend a lot of time with at school.
Describe your favourite RGS moment? Winning house Hockey with only five players. Fun fact about yourself? I caught a box fish once. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Water bottle, phone and contact lenses.
Eleanor FAWCETT - Nickname: Els What is your sporting strength / position? Good hand-eye coordination Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Representing Worcestershire Rapids Under 18’s in Cricket.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? The beach, the tropical seas and the warm weather.
Describe your favourite RGS moment? Playing at Lee Valley at the National Hockey finals and playing in the 1st team this season.
Fun fact about yourself? I play the guitar. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Sunscreen, shorts and swimwear.
PLAYER PROFILES Harriet FLETCHER - Nickname: Hatty What is your sporting strength / position? Defence Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Winning the Worcestershire School Games for Netball.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Exploring the Island. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Games sessions with friends. Fun fact about yourself? I was born with extra fingers! What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Phone, chocolate and sunglasses.
Alex FRIEND - Nickname: Alex What is your sporting strength / position? Hockey - Right half or Screen. I’d say I read
the game well as a strength of mine. Netball - Wing Attack. My strength would probably be varying my passes.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? SUN! Travelling to a hot country for the first time since the pandemic, with my friends and new people. I’m so excited to tour Barbados, playing the sports I love, whilst getting a tan.
Describe your favourite RGS moment? So many highlights, hard to pick one! Although driving/racing for ‘Greenpower’ at Silverstone was memorable.
Fun fact about yourself? I’m terrified of chickens. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Headphones, book and Carmex.
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PLAYER PROFILES Sophie Gebhardt - Nickname: Soph What is your sporting strength / position? Running and Wing. Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Playing in the Under 16 Indoor team.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? The beach. Describe your favourite RGS moment? House Hockey. Fun fact about yourself? I’m South African. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Sunscreen, bikinis and cap.
Ella GODDARD - Nickname: El What is your sporting strength / position? Netball - Goal Attack Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Finishing second at the ESSA National Medley Relay.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Going on holiday with my friends and playing Netball in the Caribbean.
Describe your favourite RGS moment? Winning House Badminton. Fun fact about yourself? I walk, talk and laugh in my sleep. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Chocolate, Netball trainers and phone.
Emilie GRIMES - Nickname: EM What is your sporting strength / position? Netball - Centre/Wings, Hockey - Midfield Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Getting into the Worcestershire County Under 15 Hockey playing squad.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Seeing the turtles. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Playing Under 16 Hockey in round four of the National Cup/ Plate.
Fun fact about yourself? I have double jointed fingers. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Phone, mascara and sunscreen.
emily harper - Nickname: Em What is your sporting strength / position? Netball - Centre, Wing Attack Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Hockey Nationals What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Turtles Describe your favourite RGS moment? The NEC Fashion Show Fun fact about yourself?
I’m tall
What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Bikinis, speaker(music) and sunscreen
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PLAYER PROFILES Maddison HEWITT - Nickname: Mads What is your sporting strength / position? Being flexible on what positions I play in Netball.
Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Playing at Wimbledon for the County Tennis finals where I topped my group and got to the round of 16. What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Playing Netball/Hockey Internationally.
Fun fact about yourself? I was born in the Bath. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Being selected to play in Superball. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Phone, joggers and a blanket.
Isadora Hercules - Nickname: Dora What is your sporting strength / position? Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Playing for the RGS 1st XI and getting to the semi-finals of the National Plate.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Seeing how hockey and Netball is played in another country.
Describe your favourite RGS moment? The trip to Iceland and seeing the glaciers! Fun fact about yourself? I have travelled to nearly 40 countries. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Sunglasses, snacks and my phone.
Keira HIGGINS - Nickname: Kiwi What is your sporting strength / position? Hockey - Goalkeeper Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? In the dying seconds of a club game I saved a penalty flick, ensuring my team had a well deserved win.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? The opportunity to play Hockey and Netball abroad.
Describe your favourite RGS moment? Making it through to the National round of IAPS Hockey.
Fun fact about yourself? I once broke my wrist but didn’t realise and carried on playing Hockey and Cricket for over a week before I had it X-rayed.
What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Phone, Air Pods and a good book.
Georgia HILL - Nickname: Gee What is your sporting strength / position? Goal Attack. Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Under 18 Wasps top 12 selection.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? The sun. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Playing Superball. Fun fact about yourself? Burp the alphabet. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Sun cream, pants and sunglasses.
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PLAYER PROFILES Sadie Hingley - Nickname: Sade’s What is your sporting strength / position? Hockey - Forward Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Going to Indoor Regionals in Year Eleven and scoring a winning goal.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Other than the fact that we are travelling
to play a sport I love, I am excited to go on the safari and be part of the turtle conservation.
Describe your favourite RGS moment? Gaining friendships with girls from other year groups that I wouldn’t have if it wasn’t for sport
Fun fact about yourself? 9 times out of 10, I’m injured. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Sunscreen, aftersun and glasses.
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Poppy HOBSON - Nickname: Poppy What is your sporting strength / position? Carrying the ball. Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Playing National Finals at
Lee Valley.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Seeing the baby turtles hatch. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Lee Valley Tournament. Fun fact about yourself? I’m ginger. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Sunscreen, snacks and more snacks.
Amelie joHNSON - Nickname: Amelie What is your sporting strength / position? Goal Attack and Shooter in Netball Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Playing in the 1st team
for Worcester Netball.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Playing sport in a different country and seeing turtles.
Describe your favourite RGS moment? House Netball. Fun fact about yourself? I was born in New Zealand. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Crocs, After sun and sunglasses.
Elyssia LETORI - Nickname: Elyssia What is your sporting strength / position? Goal Defence. Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Playing for Stars Under 19s.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Trying Barbados food. Fun fact about yourself? I have dislocated my elbows six times. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Going to Nationals both Hockey and Netball. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? A book, downloaded movies and sweets.
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PLAYER PROFILES Jessica LOWE - Nickname: Jess What is your sporting strength / position? Goal Keeper/Goal Defence. Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Being accepted into Wasps Academy.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Relaxing on the beach with my friends. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Reuniting with my classmates after lock down. Fun fact about yourself?When I am extremely excited, I’ve been told that I ‘flap my arms like a bird’.
What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Phone, netball trainers and sunglasses.
Katy MARSH Nickname: Martian What is your sporting strength / position? Defence. Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Qualifying for the Indoor Hockey National Finals in 2020.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Getting to spend time with teammates.
Describe your favourite RGS moment? Playing chase the ace on the coach on the way back from Hockey matches with teammates.
Fun fact about yourself? I can count to ten in six different languages. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? A book, my kindle and another book.
Alexandra NEWALL - Nickname: Alex What is your sporting strength / position? Netball - Wing Attack or Centre, Hockey -I either play Defence or sometimes Mid Field.
Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Playing and supporting for RGS.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? I’m most excited about playing sports I love in a completely different environment from anything I’ve ever experienced before, as well as meeting new people and spending time with my friends.
Fun fact about yourself? I can do the alphabet in sign language. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? My phone, hairbrush and toothbrush.
Lucy nEWTON - Nickname: Newton What is your sporting strength / position? Playing Centre - lots of speed and agility Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Vice-captaining
the Worcestershire Under 16 County Netball Team in the final which we won to become Regional Champions.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Seeing my time as an RGS pupil off in the best way alongside my teammates who I’ve been playing with for seven+ years !!
Describe your favourite RGS moment? Getting player of the match at Superball and collecting my trophy in front of my whole family and hundreds of people.
Fun fact about yourself? I broke my own nose by kneeing myself in the face on a trampoline.
What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Fake tan, a good playlist and sunnies.
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PLAYER PROFILES Ana NICHOLLS - Nickname: Ana What is your sporting strength / position? Defending. Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Getting into County Hockey.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? The food. Describe your favourite RGS moment? House Hockey. Fun fact about yourself? I’m a twin. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Sunscreen, sun hat and food.
Charlotte NICHOLLS - Nickname: Lottie What is your sporting strength / position? Defence and running up the wings. Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Scoring for the Under 18 2nd Team Hockey.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? The sunburn I will come back with. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Playing an Indoor Hockey match Fun fact about yourself? I’m a twin. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Factor 50, Aftersun and crocs.
eleanor NICHOLLS - Nickname: Ellie What is your sporting strength / position? Defending. Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Getting into County Hockey.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Getting to swim in the sea. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Playing at Lee Valley in the National Finals Under14, being runners up in the Under 18 Indoor Regionals after scoring against Repton or beating Kings in front of a crowd
Fun fact about yourself? I really enjoy playing Girls Rugby at school What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Sliders, aftersun and headphones.
Grace ODELL - Nickname: Gracie What is your sporting strength / position? I prefer playing a more defensive position Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Making it to the
Under 16 National Indoor Hockey Finals.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Playing with my team for the final time and going away with new people.
Fun fact about yourself? I can make anyone look tanned. (context, I can burn in May in Wales).
Describe your favourite RGS moment? Pulling pranks on the younger Cadets when we go away on Army camp.
What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Plenty of factor 50+, my camera and some sunnies.
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PLAYER PROFILES Katy PITT - Nickname: Katy What is your sporting strength / position? My Netball skills are more developed than
my Hockey skills. I am quick and read the game well. I would choose to play Wing Defence, Wing Attack or Goal Attack for Netball. I would choose to play Forward or Centre Mid for Hockey.
Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Playing for Worcestershire in a County match when I was thirteen.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Building stronger friendships with
my teammates and progressing my agility and skills in both Hockey and Netball in a new environment.
Fun fact about yourself? I have Grade Four in Ballet. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Driving to Princethorpe College (which took over an hour) to then win the final game of the season 27-22.
What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Alarm clock, phone and notebook.
Olivia POINTON - Nickname: Liv What is your sporting strength / position? Hockey - Forward- Netball - Shooter Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Getting into County Hockey.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Spending time with my friends. Fun fact about yourself? I did gymnastics for ten years. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Playing with the Under 16 Hockey team in the National Plate round 4.
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Katie RALPH - Nickname: Ralphy What is your sporting strength / position? Defence (A.K.A benchwarmer). What Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Scoring my first goal in Football from centre back, top left corner.
excites you most about the Barbados tour? Getting to sunbathe while watching the teams play.
Describe your favourite RGS moment? Playing at Lee Valley for the Hockey Nationals 2019 and playing in the RGS Worcester Hockey 1st team this year
Fun fact about yourself? Played in three Football Cup Finals. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? My phone, sunscreen and shades.
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PLAYER PROFILES Katie Reynolds - Nickname: Katie What is your sporting strength / position? Shooting in Netball - Attacking in Hockey. What Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Playing County Hockey and Netball.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Playing sport in a different environment and getting a tan.
Describe your favourite RGS moment? Scoring the draw goal in the Kings’ Netball match this year.
Fun fact about yourself? I have danced in the West End. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Phone, gum and perfume.
Grace RHODEN - Nickname: Grace What is your sporting strength / position? Wing Attack and my ability to get the ball into the shooters using a variation of passes.
What Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Scoring a goal in the Regional Hockey final in Year Seven when I had never played Hockey before.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Socialising with new people. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Playing at Superball. Fun fact about yourself? I am addicted to fake tan. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Jewellery, slides and sunglasses.
Tallulah RICHARDS - Nickname: Tallulah What is your sporting strength / position? Netball - Goal Shooter/Goal Attack, Hockey - Forward
What Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? My first sea swim competition.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Playing in a different country at Netball and Hockey and very excited to get a tan.
Describe your favourite RGS moment? When I realised I could go on tour to Barbados.
Fun fact about yourself? Lived in Dubai for nine years What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Bikini, phone and white beach dress.
Jasmine SAYANI - Nickname: Jazz What is your sporting strength / position? Hockey - Defence. What Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Scoring by accident in an Under 16 Hockey match.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Getting to play with new people. Describe your favourite RGS moment? EVERYTHING. Fun fact about yourself? I have two dogs. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Phone charger, converse and a book.
PLAYER PROFILES Phoebe SEYMOUR-PERRY - Nickname: Pheebs What is your sporting strength / position? Defence. What Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Getting into Wasps Netball.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Being able to play Netball abroad. Fun fact about yourself? I can wiggle my ears. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Playing for Superball 2022. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Headphones, Sunglasses and Crocs.
Kathryn SHAW - Nickname: Kat What is your sporting strength / position? Hockey - Goalkeeper and Netball - Centre. What Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Indoor Regionals
2022, scaring Repton by saving their penalty flick and getting on the score board before they did, which made them very flustered.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Being able to meet people who share the same passion for sport as ourselves and put up a good fight against them. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Sporting wise: beating Solihull was a highlight as seeing the
joy on Ms Walton’s face. But overall, the day I realised how lucky I was to be able to play the amount of sport I have over the past seven years and being able to come back to it after a year without a pandemic, has made me so grateful that school prioritise sport and we can play as much as we do.
Fun fact about yourself? I am known as the Mum of the group, for always having anything you would ever need in my bag.
What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Portable charger , Blanket (I do not care that it is hot), book (cliché)
Madalaine SHAW - Nickname: Mads What is your sporting strength / position? Speed and Right Wing What Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Playing in the National Indoor Hockey finals.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Travelling to a different country and trying new experiences.
Describe your favourite RGS moment? Meeting friends for life. Fun fact about yourself? I am the oldest of three and therefore the boss. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Bikinis, mascara and flip flops.
Amelia Sheffield - Nickname: Amelia What is your sporting strength / position? Goal Shooter What Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? My first game for my club as Goal Shooter as before Lockdown I was Goal Keeper.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Going to the beach and playing Netball in the sun.
Describe your favourite RGS moment? I am hoping my favourite RGS moment will happen on this tour!
Fun fact about yourself? I have never been to Sheffield. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? My Air Pods, flip flops and sunglasses.
PLAYER PROFILES Isabelle THOMPSON - Nickname: Iz What is your sporting strength / position? Leadership and communication on court. Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Playing in the
Superball 2022, and making interceptions and hearing the crowd cheer for me.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Spending time with my friends. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Superball 2022, being the youngest player on the team and being in the starting seven was a dream come true.
Fun fact about yourself? I came 2nd at the European Dance Championships when I was eight.
What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Phone, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Abigail Timmington - Nickname: Timmo What is your sporting strength / position? Hockey- Forward, scoring goals from the post, Netball- Defence, getting flying Interceptions.
Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Competing in the National Indoor Combined Events Athletics Championships.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Playing sport abroad with my friends Describe your favourite RGS moment? Being part of many different sports teams for the last seven years.
Fun fact about yourself? I am obsessed with dairy milk chocolate. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? sponsor:
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Kim-Ly WEAVER - Nickname: Kim/Kimbo What is your sporting strength / position? Netball - Goal Shooter, Hockey - Halfback Defence.
What Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Me and Grace single-handedly representing Elgar in House Hockey and technically ‘winning’. What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Visiting a new country and meeting people!
Describe your favourite RGS moment? Religiously getting doughnuts from service stations on long coach journeys to matches.
Fun fact about yourself? I have just a mild obsession with BTS What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? My phone, perfume and mints/gum.
Emily WELLER - Nickname: Em What is your sporting strength / position? Attack What Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Beating King’s in the seconds Hockey Match.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? The weather. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Spending time with friends Fun fact about yourself? I am a twin. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Air Pods, SPF lip-balm and sunglasses.
PLAYER PROFILES WILKINSON Sophie - Nickname: Soph What is your sporting strength / position? I play Defence in Hockey and preferably Goal Keeper or Goal Defence in Netball.
Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Scoring my first
goal as a left half in Hockey.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? I look forward to getting to know new people in other year groups and playing sport with them on my last trip at RGS.
Describe your favourite RGS moment? Being apart of the first girls’ Rugby team to go to Rosslyn Park National Rugby Sevens Tournament.
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Fun fact about yourself? I own a ferret named Otis! What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Sunscreen, phone charger and sunglasses.
Susannah Wilkinson - Nickname: Susie What is your sporting strength / position? Hockey - Centre Forward, Netball Wing Defence.
Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Achieving Grade Seven in Ballet.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? The memories to be made with different year groups.
Describe your favourite RGS moment? Going on the Iceland trip. Fun fact about yourself? I was born in China. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Phone, sunscreen and sunglasses.
Grace WILLIAMS - Nickname: Grace What is your sporting strength / position? Hockey - Defence, Netball - Centre. Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Getting into County Hockey.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Being able to play Netball abroad. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Winning House Hockey for Ottley with the smallest team.
Fun fact about yourself? I can do a great Scottish accent!. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Phone, food and lip-balm.
Rebecca YARWOOD - Nickname: Becky What is your sporting strength / position? Netball - Goal Attack/Goal Shooter/Centre, Hockey - Right Half/Forward.
Describe your most memorable and successful sporting moment? Playing for the 2nd’s team Superball.
What excites you most about the Barbados tour? Leaving Europe. Describe your favourite RGS moment? Watching any of the big RGS Worcester sports events because the atmosphere is great.
Fun fact about yourself? This will be my first time out of Europe. What three items are a must pack for the trip, that you cannot live without? Sunscreen, sunglasses and headphones.
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