Hockey Club

COMMEMORATION ROWING RESULTS

Senior 4 +: Dronfield J unior 4+: Rise Open 2: Wallhead/Cooper Senior Sculls: T. A. Wellhead J unior Sculls: D. T. J. F. Clark The School beat the Old Peterites in both 80 and 40 races.

BOAT CLUB AWARDS 1980

Andrew Sherris Cup for Coxing: Holden, J. R. Most Improved Oarsman Cup: Wentworth-Ping Oar (Best IVth Form Oarsman) Topham, K. D. Kettlewell, R. J. and Lee, J. A. S.

BOAT CLUB OFFICERS, 1981

Captain: T. R. Wallhead. Vice-Captains: A. J. Dixon and A. M. Jewitt. Secretary: J. R. Farrow. Boatswain: S. R. A. Newby.

K.W.

The New Equipment

The revolution in new materials has given industry a remarkable new tool in carbon fibre. Its application in "Carbocraft" racing shells, with their distinctive colour schemes and clean, uncluttered lines, has meant lightness and incredible strength. On a recent visit to the Carbocraft works we were most impressed with their skill and knowledge in this relatively new field.

The boat is based on a glass-fibre sandwich construction reinforced with finely woven carbon fibres. It is also coxed from the bows with the cox lying down under the canvas, this should improve the stability of the boat and increase its potential speed.

To complement the boat we have also six oars made of aluminium tubing with plastic spoons and wooden handles. These are the gift of a most generous parent and will be lighter, stiffer and have a longer life than wooden oars. M.D.

The season was one of the most enjoyable that I can remember. The spirit which was generated in both first and second elevens led both teams to make the very best of their talents. It meant that all players thought of the help which they could give to each other rather than of their own individual game.

The first eleven played consistently well and their results show this. The losses for the main part were due to the greater experience of the opposition rather than the limitations of our own play. The attack was exciting to watch and whenever they got possession there was always the possibility of a goal. The defence in general was firm and inspired that confidence so necessary for a side to succeed. My memory of the season however is of the enjoyment which the players got from their games, and this was reflected in their play. The captain Andrew Precious stamped his authority on the side and led, not only by encouragement, but also by example. I congratulate and thank him for his efforts during the season.

The second eleven, under the captaincy of Bob Bowles, was a blend of experience and youth. They had a successful season losing only two of their matches, both to club opposition. I hope that the experience gained by the younger players will stand them in good stead next year.

The colts team was chosen from eighteen players and it was pleasing that so many players are of a standard to represent the School. The team had a mixed season, but learnt the hard way that experience counts for a lot. I hope that they will mature as players in the coming years.

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The girls' eleven played four matches this season and became particularly successful as the season developed. It is especially pleasing to be able to report such enthusiasm from the girls for the game.

Finally, I would like to thank my colleagues for their help during the season.

R.H.H.

HOCKEY REPORTS 1980 v. Easingwold School. (Won 3-0. Chapman 2, Taylor).

Under difficult conditions the School gained a well deserved vistory. The team contained six new players with Stephen Kettlewell making a confident start in goal. The attack looked particularly sharp with Nigel Chapman opening the season's account.

v. Army Apprentices College, Harrogate. (Won 3-1. Chapman 3).

After a shaky start in which the School went a goal down, two goals in quick succession produced a half-time score of 2-1. In an exciting second half the School consolidated on this lead with Nigel Chapman completing a fine hat-trick.

v. York H.C. (Won 3-0. Chapman 2, Johnston).

In this additional fixture the School played a York H.C. side notably strengthened by two OldPeterites, Andy Penty and Roger Anderson. Despite this the School prevailed, winning a close game 3-0.

v. York University. (Lost 0-3).

Despite losing this game, St. Peter's learnt much from playing a skilled and experienced University side. Occasional lapses in defence were severely punished and towards the end of the game several good scoring opportunities were missed by the attack.

v. Bootham. (Won 2-0. Johnston, Chapman).

In a game played under surprisingly good conditions the defence was rarely troubled. Penetrating play down both flanks opened up the Bootham defence, resulting in two well-taken first half goals.

v. Ashville. (Lost 1-2. Chapman).

The School made an uncertain start to this game allowing Ashville to take the lead mid-way through the first half from a short corner. Shortly after the restart Ashville scored under similar circumstances. Whilst not playing well a draw would not have been an unfair result for St. Peter's.

v. Scarborough College. (Won 7-1. Johnston, Chapman 6).

In a game in which the School never looked like losing, St. Peter's played some good attacking hockey resulting in Chapman scoring an excellent double hat-trick. The mid-field took complete command of the game with both Noyes and R. Lister showing enterprise and imagination.

v. Worksop College. (Drew 1-1. Chapman).

For this match John McGrath captained the side in the absence of the injured Andrew Precious. In a skilful and entertaining game with both sides playing open hockey Worksop scored midway first through the first half. However, in the second half St. Peter's stormed back and the late equaliser was no more than they deserved.

v. York H.C. (Won 2-0. Chapman, Precious).

In this game the School gained a hard earned second victory of the season against a strong York H.C. side. The School attack exposed some flaws in the York defence with Andrew Taylor being the architect. With a goal in each half by Chapman and Precious, the latter being a well-taken penalty flick resulting from sustained pressure, St. Peter's sealed the match.

v. Pandas H.C. (Drew 1-1. Chapman).

On a cold and windy day the match began slowly although there was probably a good reason for this. After a fairly even first half St. Peter's took the lead when Nigel Chapman converted a short corner. With victory in sight Pandas managed to scramble a late equaliser scored by Mike Kerr.

v. Styx. (Lost 0—.2).

Against a powerful Styx side containing several county players and one international, St. Peter's did well to prevent a goal spree with Stephen Kettlewell performing outstandingly in goal. Conversely the School were desperately unlucky to see three shots cleared off the line in the dying minutes.

v. Leeds G.S. (Won 4-0. Chapman 2, Johnston 2).

In a game of wasted chances, St. Peter's dominance was not reflected in the scoreline. It was not until the second half the industry of the wingers J. Guy and A. Taylor was rewarded with well taken goals by M. Johnston and N. Chapman.

v. InvitationXI (Won 6-3. Chapman 2, Precious 2, Johnston, Guy).

The School rounded off a very successful season in fine style against a strong Invitation XI. Although the scoreline suggests an easy win, this was never so. This was a great team effort with Chapman and Precious scoring before half time and then repeating this feat in the second half with the other goals being scored by Johnston and Julian Guy getting a very much deserved first goal for the School. A.M.P.

First XI chosen from:—A. Precious (Captain), S. Kettlewell, J. McGrath, J. Gair, J. Yeo, R. Lister, J. Guy, M. Johnston, N. Chapman, D. Noyes, A. Taylor, M. Gee, S. Prest, (I. Reeve), (R. Bowles).