2 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.

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 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 Results

Second Eleven

Pocklington School Away Won 5-1 Bootham School Away Won 6-1 Barnard Castle School 1st XI Away Lost 1-0 Worksop College Home Lost 2-0 Pandas H.C. Home Lost 2-1

Colts Eleven

Pocklington School Bootham School Barnard Castle School Worksop College Pocklington School Home Away Home Home Away

Drawn Won Lost Lost Drawn Northallerton G.S. Indoor Won 1 Lost 1

The blend of experienced players from last year's squad and a group of talented new Lower Sixth girls has produced the best results ever achieved by the First Eleven. At the end of an active Christmas term the team had recorded no losses! The high level of commitment, enthusiasm and skill under the determined captaincy of Joanna Seaton formed the basis of the team's success. Particularly outstanding performances were produced by Catherine Towers and Catherine Stephenson both of whom were chosen to play for the York and District Under 18 team and then were also selected to play for the North Yorkshire Under 18 team. As a team the First Eleven mastered the intricacies of the 1-1-3-3-3 system (a subtle ploy to improve their fitness) and in many matches produced goals of high quality such as Sasha Jackson's "Kerly-esque" goal against Sherburn. The strength of the defence, controlled by Mary-Ann Kilby, gave the forwards freedom to attack effectively and determined midfield running by Lucy Hughes, Catherine Towers and Lucy Gilbert provided the vital link in the system. In competitions the team performed well winning the Under 18 Rally (outdoor) jointly with Joseph Rowntree School and winning the St. Peter's Indoor Tournament. However, in the North Yorkshire Indoor Tournament, the indoor team lost narrowly to Fulford School in the Final. Elsewhere, often on muddier pitches, the Second Eleven captained by Nicky Hutchinson struggled against strong opposition and slowly improved, winning their last two games comfortably.

My thanks go to all those who played and to those who often serve unnoticed, particularly Mrs. Jean Pulleyn for looking after the kit and Mr. John Hall, the groundsman. I hope that those who leave this year will keep playing hockey at University and Club level.

The following represented the First Eleven: J. Seaton* (Captain), N. Jackson*, J. Houlden*, M. Pacey*, L. Gilbert*, V. Gage, C. Stephenson* M. Kilby, J. Craven, K. Prest, L. Hughes, K. Ball-Dodd, C. Towers* F. Mutter, R. Kettlewell, S. Richards, S. Khanna, R. Sharrock.

The following represented the Second Eleven: N. Hutchinson (Captain), A. Aveyard, E. Wells-Cole, V. Gage, E. Jacobs, C. Duncan, L. Gorman, K. White, E. Robinson, S. Palta, K. Pexton, J. Craven, K. Ball-Dodd, J. Grace, J. Kitwood, S. Khanna, A. Aspden, F. Mutter, R. Kettlewell, R. Sharrock, R. Turner, S. Richards, R. Sowray. * Colours

The following represented the Indoor Team: J. Seaton (Captain), M. Kilby, C. Stephenson, L. Hughes, L. Gilbert, S. Jackson, M. Pacey, C. Towers.

D.M.P.

24th 29th 1st 3rd 8th

In the Final:

Oct Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec 10th 11th 15th 18th 22nd 8th 12th 19th 22nd 29th 3rd 10th

13th York College St. Aidan's School Joseph Rowntree School Tadcaster School

Under 18 Rally at Huntington

All Saints' School

Joseph Rowntree School

Tadcaster School

Fulford School

Joseph Rowntree School Fulford School Barnard Castle School Sherburn School Pocklington School Lady Lumley's School Rowntree Ladies The Mount School Tadcaster School Pocklington School Durham School York Sixth Form College College of Ripon and St. John

First Eleven

Home Away Away Away

School

Home Away Away Home Away Home Home Home Home Home Home 2nd XI Away Retiring Captain's XI Home

*Played 22 Won 15 Drawn 7 LostO

Goals for 39 Goals against 7

Won Drawn Won Won

Wan Drawn Drawn Won Drawn Drawn Won Won Drawn W>n Won Won Won Won Won Drawn

Won Won 5-0 1-1 3-0 1-0

2-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-1 3-1 2-0 0-0 3-0 3-1 2-1 2-0 4-0 1-0 1-1

1-0 2-1 Oct Oct Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec 10th 10th 11th 15th 18th 22nd 12th 15th 26th 29th 10th Second Eleven

York College All Saints' School Queen Margaret's School Ashville College Bubwith Ladies Fyling Hall 1st XI Mount School Baldersby Park Scarborough College Durham School Ashville College Away Away Home Away Home Home Home Away Home Home Home Lost Lost Lost Drawn Lost Drawn Lost Lost Lost Won Won

Played 11 Won 2 Drawn 2 Lost 7 Goals for 6 Goals against 23

D.M.P.

Nov 13th indoor Hockey York College Sherburn School Home Home Lost Drawn 2-1 1-1

Nov 21st In the Final: Feb 6th

North Yorkshire Schoolgirls' Indoor Tournament at St. Peter's

Joseph Rowntree School Selby College York Sixth Form College York College Fulford School

St. Peter's Indoor Tournament at St. Peter's

Fulford School Pocklington School York Sixth Form College York College In Semi-Finals: Fulford School

In the Final: Joseph Rowntree School

Won

Won

Won

Won

Lost

Drawn

Won

Won

Won

Won

Won (after extra 2-0 3-0 1-0 2-0 0-1

1-1 2-1 2-0 1-0 3-2 3-2 time)