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Martyrs Reports
M A R T Y R S
Ladies Hockey
Dean Close ‘Sixes’
On Saturday 22nd October the Martyrs
Ladies Hockey Club made their long awaited
competitive debut at the inaugural Dean
Close ‘Sixes’! Winning their pool quite
convincingly with victories over Bromsgrove
(3-1), Bryanston (4-1) and Cheltenham
College (3-1) and drawing with hosts Dean
Close (1-1), the Ladies progressed to the
semi-finals – an even more impressive
effort in light of the fact that we lacked a
regular goalkeeper, so took it in turns to
don the pads! In the 2nd Semi-Final against
an obdurate Rendcomb side, the Ladies
were unable to break the deadlock in either
normal or extra time, which meant penalty
strokes! With
Fran Jolley
(D, 2004-2009)
excelling between the sticks, the score was
2-2 after each side had taken three strokes,
meaning sudden death! Unfortunately, we
missed our first sudden death stroke and
Rendcomb converted theirs; thus progressing
to the Final and condemning us to the 3rd
/ 4th Place Play-Off, which we lost to Dean
Close, to finish 4th out of the eleven teams
that entered – a very pleasing effort!
Despite not having played together
since school, and a few of the girls being
a bit rusty, we gelled superbly and played
fantastically well, with
Alicia Berkin
(D,
2003-2008) excelling and deservingly being
awarded ‘Player of the Tournament’ – a
fantastic achievement! We had a really good
day out; enjoying both the hockey and, in
particular, the social side during and after
the tournament!
I have organised another event in
Battersea Park, London on Sunday 7th May
and we will be returning to the Dean Close
‘Sixes’ on Sunday 22nd October to try and
go a few places better! Please do get in touch
if you would be interested in getting involved,
whether you’re still playing or haven’t played
in years, as you would be most welcome!
The playing squad was:
Bubble Baddeley
(K, 2007-2012), Alicia Berkin,
Freya Berkin
(D, 2007-2012),
Vicky Cole
(K, 2004-
2009), Fran Jolley,
Georgia McHardy
(K,
2004-2009),
Grace Pigott
(K, 2004-2009),
Jessie Stevenson
(2006-2011),
Katie
Withers Green
(D, 2007-2012).
Grace Robinson (K, 2005-2010)
Ladies Hockey Representative
Grace Robinson
(K, 2005-2010), 24,
Commercial Chartered Surveyor
Love playing hockey because
of the
feeling of sharing match day success with
friends, as well as enjoying a run around.
Other hobbies:
Triathlon (ironman),
cycling, outdoor activities and sport in
general.
Favourite Teddies moment:
Christmas
carol service.
Alicea Berkin
(D, 2003-2008), 26,Architect
Love playing hockey because
it’s an
enjoyable run around fuelled by team spirit
and a seasoning of competitiveness.
Other hobbies:
Design tutor, gallery
enthusiast and lover of the great outdoors.
Favourite Teddies moment:
Too many
to list!
Freya Berkin
(D, 2007-2012), 22, Structural
Engineer
Love playing hockey because
of the rush
of the game and getting a good bit of fresh
air!
Other hobbies:
Cycling, walking –
generally anything outdoors
Favourite Teddies moment:
House
Shout.
Vicky Cole
(K, 2004-2009), 25, Doctor
Love playing hockey because
it takes me
back to the good old days!
Hobbies:
Cycling, skiing, holidays.
Favourite Teddies moment:
The back of
the bus for away matches!
Fran Jolley
(D, 2004-2009), 26, Business
Development Manager at Lockdown Medical
Love playing hockey because
it provides
a great opportunity to meet like-minded
people no matter what city you live in.
Favourite Teddies moment:
I thoroughly
enjoyed every second of school and wouldn’t
hesitate to do it all over again.
Georgia McHardy
(K, 2004-2008), 26, British
Army (Royal Artillery)
Love playing hockey because
I have such
good memories from school!
Other hobbies:
Whatever sport is on offer
in the Unit, but predominantly horse riding
and hockey.
Favourite Teddies moment:
South America
hockey tour.
Grace Pigott
(K, 2004-2009), 25, Event
planner
Love playing hockey because
I’ve always had
fun playing and it’s good for the ageing lungs..!
Other hobbies:
Scouting out new restaurants,
travelling and seeing friends.
Favourite Teddies moment:
Too many to list,
though singing Jerusalem in Chapel and Saturday
night cheese and biscuits are right up there!
KatieWithers Green
(D, 2007-2012), 22,
Account manager at Charles TaylorWine
Love playing hockey because
it’s great
exercise and for the team spirit.
Other hobbies:
Travel and outdoor activities.
Favourite Teddies moment:
Chapel at the
end of each term.