Squash

Results:

v Manor School v Bootham v Giggleswick v Queen Margaret's v Mount St. Mary's v Worksop College v Bootham v Scarborough College v Woodhouse Grove Away Home Away Home Home Home Home Home Away 1 32 51 81 61 32 23 22 82 1- 5 - 2 - 7 -12 - 8 - 7 - 7 - 4 -13 Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won

The following represented the team:

J. Swallow, C. Erkut, C. Alton, K. Charman, H. Clark, L. Francis, M. Wood, R. Gill.

U.14 VII

The U.14 VII had a disappointing season and although they did show progress throughout the year, morale suffered from early defeats and the team were often beaten before they went on court. Katy Pittman and Rachel Owen-Barnett played consistently well all year but for inexplicable reasons some matches went very much better than others. The girls always seemed one step behind the opposition and whilst we often matched the centre court play we invariably lost the ball in the attacking circle. However, against the two Schools we played in both terms, although losing both times the score did improve during the main netball term. I'm sure more matches will be won next year if they are approached with enthusiasm and commitment.

Results:

v Manor School Away 7— 9 v Giggleswick 'A' Home 4—18 v Giggleswick 'B' Home 13—11 v Bootham Home 5—26 v Queen Mary's Home 5—11 v Giggleswick Away 8—12 v Queen Margaret's Home 11 — 11 v Hymers College 'A' Home 7— 8 v Hymers College 'B' Home 13— 7 v Hymers College 'C Home 16— 6 v Mount St. Mary's Home 12—13 v Worksop College Home 12—16 v Bootham Home 4—20 v Scarborough College Home 14—10 v Woodhouse Grove Away 5— 11 Lost Lost Won Lost Lost Lost Draw Lost Won Won Lost Lost Lost Won Lost

The following represented the team:

R. Owen-Barnett, K. Pittman, H. Fieldsend, C. Dixon, A. Zimmermann, M. Tyler-Childs, L. Thompson, J. Tetlow, L. Evans.

W. M. Shepherd

It has been an enjoyable season with six victories and five losses. As the team entered the new season, three first team players remained from last year.

Amanda Daniels entered the team and improved tremendously throughout the season, both in fitness and skill. Juliette Webster also played several matches and produced fine shots, if the ball was within reach! Sarah Gibson played some matches for the first team and made a very encouraging start, showing determination and enthusiasm which will hopefully carry through to next season. On the whole the team was reliable with only a few lapses of concentration. The first match against Queen Margaret's for which Emma was absent saw a 5-0 loss, but in the re-match in the Spring Term with the captain present, there was a reversal of the score, and everyone pulled their socks up and a deserved 4-1 victory was obtained.

Friendly matches were played against Durham and Bradford Grammar in which ability was matched, so that the games were fairly even, giving an opportunity for the third formers to play their first matches. Two promising victories were obtained. Similarly the first team played a friendly match against Trinity All Saints College, where both girls and boys played. Despite a 4-1 loss everyone tried hard and enjoyed the competition.

Sophie and Emma playing at first and second string played with equal determination and consistency throughout the season. The fourth form players, joined also by Katy Pittman and Rachel Owen-Barnett made a promising beginning, and it was encouraging to see new talent developing, hopefully securing depth to a future team.

Our thanks go to Mrs. Shepherd, Mr. Boardman, and Mr. Harvey for the commitment they put into the girls team, especially Mr. Boardman who skilfully coached the girls and boys together on a Wednesday afternoon.

I would like to thank Emma for performing a very good Captain's role. She always played with great enthusiasm and tried hard to get full commitment from all the players.

Results:

v Queen Ethelburgas v Queen Margaret's v Queen Margaret's v Giggleswick v Durham v Trinity & All Saints v Harrogate Ladies Colleg v Ashville v Woodhouse Grove v Green Head College v Barnard Castle

Away Away Away Away Away Away eAway Home Home Home Home 5--0

0--5

4--1

2--3

4--0

1--4

1--4

5--0

1--4

1--4

5--0 Won Lost Won Lost Won Lost Lost Won Lost Lost Won

The following represented the Girls' team:

Emma Ward* (Captain), Sophie Jackson*, Nicola Westwood, Juliette Webster, Amanda Daniels*, Sarah Gibson, Kathryn Kealey, Linda Elliott, Cenan Erkut, Katy Pittman and Rachel Owen-Barnett. Colours* W. M. Shepherd and Emma Ward