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THE ENGLAND MASTERS O50'S CAPTAIN HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED
 
 

Our very own Pippa Bull has been announced as the new team Captain for the England Lady Masters 050's. We wish her and the team Good Luck for the coming season.
  
     
 
Ladies Come third in the Investec National Trophy
 
 
LADIES COME THIRD IN THE INVESTEC NATIONAL TROPHY

The Ladies were extremely unlucky not to have come away with the win their hard work and play deserved in the semi final of the ladies trophy on Sunday 14th April away at Sonning. They started the game excellently, playing at a really high tempo and pushed Sonning back from the first whistle. For the full 70 minutes the girls pressed hard for the win, but just could not find the breakthrough against a solid and well drilled Sonning defence and goalkeeper. The girls won several short corners just but just couldn't get the bounce of the ball in the D and Sonning always looked dangerous on the break. The game ended 0-0 and went to golden goal extra time. Almost immediately Sonning got a break and took their chance, clinically despatching the ball into the back of the net. The girls were all out on their feet at the end of the game and were understandably gutted not to have made the final, but should be very proud of their performance not just in this game, but all season.

Team: Clifton, Evans, Guthrie, Rayner, Palmer, Sharman, Kitrell-Fletcher, Rhodes, Powell, Sturgeon, Smith (C), Heath, Teall and Hynds.
 
     
 
 
 

Summer Academy 2013

Our Summer Academy will be held during May and June.

It will be held on Tuesday Nights for all children 9-16 years old. (if you have children outside of this age range please let me know!)

The form is attached with all the details on, if you have any questions as always please ask! If you are interested in registering your child please send me the completed form and cheque asap.

BSHC_2013 summer academy application form.doc

  
     
 
Ladies Indoor
 
 

LADIES ARE INDOOR CHAMPIONS!!!!

 The ladies had their last indoor matches last night and had to beat Upminster to win the League!!!

Not only did they beat Upminster 5-4 but they also won v Southend 4-2 to remain unbeaten all season.
Final Table Below!

  Pl W D L GF GA GD Points
Bishops Stortford 8 8 0 0 39 16 23 24
Upminster 8 6 1 1 58 13 45 19
Old Loughtonians 8 5 2 1 45 16 29 17
Chelmsford 8 5 0 3 48 26 22 15
Redbridge & Ilford 8 3 0 5 23 41 -18 9
Southend 8 2 1 5 20 32 -12 7
Wapping 8 2 1 5 26 52 -26 7
Havering 8 1 2 5 16 44 -28 5
Romford 8 0 1 7 7 42 -35 1


WELL DONE GIRLS! 

 
 
     
 
Stortford Ladies Herts Champions
 
 
Stortford Ladies O40's are 'Lady Master Champions'

After beating St Albans 5-0 and drawing 1-1 with Broxbourne the ladies go through to the next round representing Herts.
The opposition is TBC. 
Good Luck Ladies.
 
     
 
East Masters Cup Victory
 
 
Bishops Stortford Masters started the season in style, winning the East Men's masters Tournament in Cambridge.

Wining the first match 2-0 against Cambridge City with Vernon Brown and James Good on the scoresheet, took them to their second group game against a younger and strong Witham/Clacton side. Despite early pressure, Stortford controlled the game and came out winners, 1-0. This took them to their final group game against Chelmsford, and Stortford completed a trio of group victories with a 4-0 win, with goals for Tim Smith, Vernon Brown, Adrian Grinnoneau and David Collins.

In the semi-finals, Stortford were drawn against Shefford and Sandy and comfortably won 1-0 with a goal from Tony Colclough, although should have scored more. This set up the final against Pelicans, and although going a goal down, and David Welsh not scoring from a penalty flick, managed a couple of late goals from Colclough and Brown to seal the win and the tournament.

In addition, the side raised £500 for Action Duchenne in memory of James Kew who supported this charity thanks to the generosity of the teams who played
 
     
 
James Kew
 
 

It's with great sadness and shock that I have to tell you that James Kew was killed in a freak accident last night while out running. Details are still unclear, but it appears James was out with his Saffron Walden running club when he was hit by a fallen down electrical cable in a field. Power to the cable could not be isolated for a number of hours and by that time James was pronounced dead at the scene.

James had been a member for Bishops Stortford Hockey Club for about 20 years, primarily playing for the Men's 3rd and 4th XI, and over the last two seasons has been part of our successful Men's Masters Squad.

From the reaction within the Club, all are deeply shocked and saddened by this awful news. We all knew him as a player who was passionate about the game and his club, and are shocked at the death of a genuinely nice guy who will be missed by all. Having personally played with him over his years for BSHC, I fully concur with the sentiments felt by all within the club, and will miss his presence in the side through future seasons.

The club have a number of summer league fixtures this week and having cancelled tonight's mixed team game, captains and players for tomorrows ladies and men's fixtures will be requesting a minute's silence prior to these commencing as an opportunity for personal reflection of a player that was key to some of the clubs successes throughout his playing career with Bishops Stortford.

The Club offer our deepest condolences to his wife and family throughout this traumatic period.


Messages received from fellow clubs:

St Albans (John Pritchard): Sorry to see the sad news that James Kew was so tragically killed while out running. I didn’t know him personally but suspect I will have played against him in past seasons. Condolences to his family from a fellow Herts hockey player and best wishes to the Bishop Stortford Hockey Club.

Cheshunt (Philip Ward): On behalf of all at Cheshunt HC, and I know ALL will be shocked and saddened by this, we send our condolences to James' family and his many friends at BSHC.

Spalding (Shaun Dewing): Please accept our deepest condolences for your sad loss from all at Spalding Hockey Club. Our thoughts are with you all and for his family at this awful time.

  
     
 
New Players
 
 

Our Ladies are looking for goal keepers for next season...all ages and abilities welcome! We will have a team to suit you...if you are interested and would like more information please contact our club captain Pippa Bull on 07786125363

We train on Wednesday nights at Hockerill School and matches are played on Saturdays.

 
     
   
 

Supporters are welcome with free admission for home league games. We are always looking for new players to join our very social, Clubs 1st accredited, club.  Anyone looking to join can contact Paula Frenzel, our membership secretary, on 07962 122082 or at bshcmemsec@gmail.com.


Gary Jones has been appointed the new Webmaster. Any website matters can now be directed to him on the bshcwebmaster@gmail.com address.
 
     
 
 
 
 
     
   
 
Join Bishops Stortford Hockey Club

Bishops Stortford Hockey Club are keen to hear from any prospective new players of any age or ability for the 2012/13 season.

If you are thinking about moving club or returning to playing hockey, BSHC would like to get you involved.

Please navigate to the Contact page and get in touch with either Ladies Club captain, Pippa Bull, or Men's Club Captain, Gary Jones, for further information.
 
     
   
 
 
     
   
 
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