Dion is a very shy person & lacks confidence but since she has been at Crosskeys, her standard of play has really improved.She is someone that her coach can always rely on & she will fill in at very short notice if a team requires a player.She still finds it difficult to join in unless her own group of friends are with her,but she is definately improving in this respect.
On the 24th to the 26th October 2011 four girls from the U-12’s
squad attended the Mavericks netball camp, held in Braintree.
The girls were Macey Jacob, Madison Coare, Fiona Fuller
and Kate Peacock. We went with the aim of playing three days
of netball, to improve on our netball skills and gain some advice
from expert players. It also provided us with an insight into what
it would be like to be a real Maverick’s player. Our two coaches
were Georgia and Sarah who both play for Mavericks. They were
really friendly and encouraging throughout the three days.
Every day at the end of the session, which was from 10-3pm,
two players, one from each coach, were nominated
‘Player of the Day’. Kate won the award on the Monday.
We were also given Mavericks T-shirts which we wore on the
last day, where we played a tournament. We were all split up
and made to play in teams which were all after different countries.
This was a fantastic experience and we all can’t wait until the
next holiday course!!
Kate Peacock Under 12’s
Chelmsford lost 3 – 4
Essex Open won 4 – 3
Civil Service won 8 – 3
Bears won 7 – 1
Kiddiwinks won 15 – 0
These results put us first place in our Group.
We won the semi-final against Brentwood, 6 – 5 and lost 5 – 7 to Poole in the final.
The Tournament started off not so good, but the girls got focused, fought to the end and worked hard as a team.
Well done to all, including Parents and Helpers.
Pauline
The girls were placed in a particularly difficult group, winning only two games from six
on Saturday; however with one exception the games were very close.
These results meant we were to play in the Plate Competition on Sunday. This time,
we won two games, drew one and lost three.
There were a few ‘ups and downs’ during the weekend, but the girls came away with
many positive thoughts on how to improve their game and fitness.
Pauline
CONGRATULATIONS to Lauren Ayers, Lucie Sudworth and Esther Roberts for being successful candidates in the Herts Satellite Trials for Season 2011/12
Congratulations to Rebecca Hazell who has been selected for the second year in succession to play for “Surrey Storm”, the National Talent League side based at the University of Surrey, Guilford. 17 year old Rebecca, a student at the Bishops Stortford High School Sixth Form, and a member of Crosskeys netball club since the age of 8, plays as Wing Defence for the Storm side. Rebecca also trains regularly with the London and South East Excel Squad. She hopes to continue playing Netball at a high level when she goes to University and is grateful to the Coaches at Crosskeys for their support and encouragement over the years.
OH what a start to the season – The U12’s ventured to Nottingham for a two day tournament
The Squad:-
Madison Coare, Natasha Cottham-Cartledge, Holly Davies, Ellie Hitch, Macy Jacob,
Amber Moore, Kate Peacock, Laura Tinney and Elizabeth Ward-Booth
Saturday –Well this brought much anguish to players as the team played 5 games in their age group and only managed to win one match. Both Coaches agreed that, although players had played well, some times things just didn’t happen. However the whole experience of playing new teams at a new venue was a learning curve and we could all return home with new experiences learnt.
This was not the end of the tournament for the team. Although we would not playing for the main trophy we would now be playing in “The Plate” competition the next dayWe all returned to the hotel to relax, swim, and forget about the matches of that day. The focus now needed to be on Sunday’s play. Good Nights Sleep had by all – and another early start.
Sunday – We wake to bad weather, what else can be thrown at us. With high spirits the team travels to the sports venue and away we go again….
5 Matches to play competing against: Notts City, Cliftonet, Blackpool, Parkside and Ribble.
First game we win 2-0 against Notts City on their home ground
Second game we win 4-1 against Cliftonet. Third game we win 5-1 against Blackpool
Fourth game we draw against Parkside 2-2
So that is 3 wins and 1 draw. We have worked it out that we need to win our last game against Ribble to win “The Plate”.
Now, we had played Ribble the day before and lost 7-0. The players are on a high but realize that this could be the most important game they have played. It is a good game with Crosskeys girls fighting to the end however we lose 2-7. This means we don’t know where we have come in the Tournament.
Our score had improved from the day before meaning all that had been learnt and observed had paid off. No Coach can ask for more.
We enter as a team into the presentation hall and sit to watch trophies being given out. “And the runners up of the U12’s” Plate” competition is ……CROSSKEYS” How fantastic we have come all this way and we are taking home trophies what an achievement and a start to the season.
Well done to all players and a BIG THANK YOU to the Parents who supported the trip and to Gregory and Emma who came and gave moral support.
Anita & Julie
Marion Hooke, Juniors' Head Coach
Melanie Boulton, Youths' Coach
Paula Luxford, Seniors' Coach
