HOCKEY One of the pleasures of coaching a School team is to watch and share the development of individual players as they learn and improve their individual skills. It is an extra pleasure when one is also able to see them merge into a team and to be part of the enjoyment which they find in the game. This season was one of those. Eveyone who played hockey, whether they represented the School or not, showed an enthusiasm and skill which made the club a pleasure to take. The injury to Timothy Wharton which made him a non-playing captain was a blow but his invaluable advice and encouragement made him most useful to the team. Graham Winn, who captained the 1st XI showed great awareness of the game and of the strengths and weaknesses of each player. He led very much by example, contributing much to our results. The 1st XI improved more than almost any other side I can remember, achieving some very creditable results, particularly towards the end. The defence in particular always inspired confidence in the rest allowing the attack the chance to try to get clear. The 2nd XI, under the thoughtful and positive captaincy of James Ogden, played with the energy and enthusiasm I have come to expect. This year they added a great deal of skill and their results do not do them justice. The Colts XI is a side to be reckoned with. They have a lot of skill and a great deal of depth. It is a pity that many of their matches had to be cancelled. They will provide a great deal of strength in the coming years. My memory of this season will however be of the pleasure I have had from both teams and individuals. My thanks go to everyone who has helped this season and contributed to my enjoyment. The following represented the 1st XI: T. J. R. Wharton, G. D. Winn* (Captains), K. D. Black, I. W. Burdass* J. N. Collinson* M. D. Donoghue, N. P. Durham* N. Green, D. J. James*, W O. Kettlewell* J. N. Renshaw* J. C. Rhodes, C. S. Scholes* M. D. Spence* S. R. D. Stewart, J. D. Stubbs* C. J. Walton* N. G. Wilkinson. The following represented the 2nd XI: J. R Ogden (Captain), S. O. Cole, S. R Desai, M. D. Donoghue, N. Green, C. J. Hill, B. W Lowes, S. M. Proudley, S. R. D Stewart, D. G. R Tulley, P. F. Wareham, C. P. St. J. Warrington, N. G. Wilkinson. The following represented the Colts XI: S. R. Gaunt (Captain), J. P. Anderson, A. T Armstrong, R. A. R. Atkinson, J. S. Baldwin, A. Basu, W. D. Black, T R. Bosomworth, G. S. Broadway, M. C. Camacho, C. R. Coggrave, T. E. J. Cooper, N. R. Dixon, M. Forman, R. Hutchinson, J. C. Tattersall. * Colours. The Burn Trophy was awarded to N. P. Durham. The Stick was awarded to G. D. Winn. R.H.H.
Results First Eleven Pocklington School York University 3rd XI Bootham School Ashville College Easingwold School Worksop College Styx H.C. Wellensyans H.C. Pandas H.C. Retiring Captain's XI President's XI
Away Away Home Home Home Home Home Home Home Home Home
Colts Eleven
Second Eleven Drawn Won Won Won Drawn Lost Lost Won Lost Drawn Lost
1-1 4-1 2-1 2-0 1-1 2-0 2-0 1-0 3-0 1-1 3-1
Pocklington School Bootham School Barnard Castle School 1st XI Worksop College Pandas H.C.
Away Away Away Home Home
Won Won Lost Lost Lost
5-1 6-1 1-0 2-0 2-1
Pocklington School Bootham School Barnard Castle School Worksop College Pocklington School Northallerton G.S. Indoor
Drawn Home Away Won Home Lost Home Lost Away Drawn Won 1 Lost 1
1-1 2-1 1-0 1-0 1-1
