Norths Junior Eagles flying high Northern Suburbs Junior Boys Hockey Club – nicknamed the ‘Eagles’ – is flying high following one of their most successful seasons. Norths had a year to saviour in 2021 which solidified the Ashgrove club’s growing reputation as one of the top hockey clubs in Brisbane. This year five Norths junior boys teams qualified for grand finals – the most for the club in 42 years. The last time a Brisbane club contested five junior boys grand finals was Bulimba in 2004. Norths went on to win three grand finals this year, the most premiership trophies for the club since 1983. Four Norths boys sides won Minor Premierships after finishing on top of the ladder for their respective competition. Before this season the most Minor Premierships the Eagles had won in a season was two. In recognition of the club’s outstanding achievements in 2021, Norths was awarded the Stan Griffin Shield as the Brisbane Hockey Association’s junior boys club champions. The Norths J3 team was awarded the Cormie Shield for being the best performed junior boys team in Brisbane. However, the players and coaches aren’t resting on their laurels with the club’s young talents participating in Eagles Academy training throughout October and November. The Eagles Academy provides an opportunity for young
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Norths Junior Boys Hockey Club President, Aaron Griffin, and J3 team coach Craig Riggall with some of the rewards for a highly successful season for the Ashgrove-based club
hockey players to develop their skills with specialist coaches at the club’s dedicated training facility, known as ‘The Nest’. The next Eagles Academy sessions will be held at Dorrington Park at Ashgrove on November 10 and November 24. For more information phone 0419 145 307 or visit the Norths Facebook page at facebook.com/NorthsHockeyBrisbane.
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