PLAYERS OF THE SEASON

1STS:       TERRY KYNASTON                  

2NDS:       BEN HUSBANDS              

3RDS:       STEVE TASSELL              

4THS:       MATT CRAFT

5THS:       ADAM SWANN                           

LEADING GOALSCORER:                          STEVE TASSELL

MEN’S GOALKEEPER AWARD                PHIL COLLIS

MOST IMPROVED                                           DAVE GWILLIAMS

 1s

Top Goal Scorer – Natasha James

With 14 league goals this Season, this award goes to Natasha James.

Most Improved Player – Emma Cooling

This Season has seen huge individual and team improvement which has been evident in our performances. The award this year goes to a player who has performed confidently and consistently throughout the Season. She’s been strong, supportive and vocal, and has a fantastic ball distribution. This player is Emma Cooling.

Player of the Season – Becs O’Neill

The team votes and comments for Player of the Season express just how appreciative the team are of each other. This individual has won this award with an overwhelming proportion of the vote for the following reasons described by her team; she’s consistent, hard-working, a key team player and is generally brilliant! This player is Becs O’Neill.

2s

Top Goalscorer – Liz Brooks

With 27goals this Season (almost half of the total number scored by the team!) and top goal scorer for her league this award goes to Liz Brooks.

Most Improved Player – Emily Smith

Everyone has commented on how much this player has improved over the course of the season. It is noticeable how much she has grown in confidence and ability.

It should be noted that everyone in the 2s has mentioned that she would get their vote for most improved player and that itself should speak volumes as to how she has performed this season.

This player is Emily Smith

Player of the Season – Becky Kiely

This player has not only been an asset to the team, but to her captain as well. It hasn’t been the easiest of seasons, but she has been instrumental in making sure everyone feels welcome in the team and is always encouraging people, especially the younger members of the team. She has also been one the most consistent players this season and would probably like a mention for the numerous goal-line saves and tackles she’s made! And no, she didn’t lobby for people to vote for her for this award!! 

This player is Becky Kiely

3s

 Top goalscorer  Kelly Marsh

 It was very close in the 3′s for top goal scorer with it going to last game of the season with four people level. But in the last game her determination paid off to get the goal to put her ahead and win the award with a total of 6 goals!

This award goes to Kelly Marsh.

 Most Improved Player  Ellen Rogan

This player has continued improving all season, she has taken the position at left back as her own and developed skills and to be a solid part of the 3′s defence this season. She has played several games for the 2′s and I feel her improvement has benefitted both teams. She has worked hard in every game and this has shown her to be our most improved player this season.

This player is Ellen Rogan.

 Player of the Season  Karen Munson

 This player has been deservedly awarded player of the match the most times this season! She has been outstanding in goal and has pulled some amazing saves to keep us in games. Her attitude and reliability has been second to none. She has been the rock of the 3′s defence this season and always played to the highest level possible.

A fully deserved award goes to Karen Munson!

 4s

 Top goalscorer  Sim Devereaux

 It was great to have her available all season. She has tried hard to master her reverse stick strike but hasn’t quite managed it without falling over, but it was amazing to watch.

Top scorer with 13 goals, although this may change as the 4s season finishes next week, is Sim Devereaux.

 Most improved player Paige Smith

 She has returned to hockey after playing juniors at school. She has always been willing to listen to direction and battles hard in games. Over the last few games this has really been prevalent when she has lost the ball and got it back. She will get into a great position to make herself available to get the ball forward. She has had a great season.

This player is Paige Smith

Player of the season  Clare Smith

This is for her dedication at training and also every week at the match. She battles hard even though she doesn’t always believe she does. She is always supportive of new players and the team as a whole.

This award goes to Claire Smith

Presidents Cup Chloe Taylor

 The Presidents Cup is awarded to someone who has gone “above and beyond” i.e. has done work for the section or the club that they maybe don’t hold a position for or has done more than that position really requires.

 Positive attitude: this player has been playing intermittently for the 1s and on occasions when availability is good, she has been asked to play for the 2s. Considering her age, she has reacted very positively to this and has expressed a desire to improve in order to regain her place in the 1s.  

- Good availability and commitment to matches and training (often helping out other teams at short notice – including the U18 boys). 

-       She recently volunteered to help with the teas so that Suzie could watch Dan and Stevie play.

-       She has always been available for the 3s or the 4′s when needed and has often played two games on a Saturday! Her commitment has been outstanding!

She is always one of the first to offer to come and help out the 4′s if we are short of players, home or away. 

This award goes to Chloe Taylor

 Goldthorpe Trophy Hannah Pigott

The Goldthorpe Trophy is awarded for attitude and reliability e.g. someone who is regular at training, good at communicating with their captain re availability, gets on and is supportive without making a fuss.

This player is vocal and supportive on pitch, she particularly tries to encourage younger or less experienced players.

She has been available for every game this season and always attends training. She is not afraid to speak up if she doesn’t agree with formation or game play and tries to be constructive in her comments. She has been happy to assist with umpiring junior games this season.

 This award goes to Hannah Pigott

 Jack Ramsay Cup Suzie Best

 I can’t imagine there are many people who commit more hours each week to the whole of the club across all sections.

She deals with financial matters, membership and still manages to provide excellent teas for both home and away teams, usually single handed. I don’t think anyone, apart from her family possibly have the slightest idea of how much time and effort she devotes to the club.

 The winner of this award can only be Suzie Best.

 Thanks to all who have assisted the Ladies Section this year, Rich, Woody, Gary and everyone else that has stood on the sidelines offering words of wisdom.

Thanks to all of the umpires, John, Steve, Maurice, Trevor, Michael Power and others that have stepped in whenever they are able.

Thanks to the captains who do an amazing job, unless you have done it yourself, you will not know how challenging the role can be.

Finally, thanks to anyone else that I have forgotten. There are so many people, players, partners, parents, children, relatives, friends that help that it is impossible to name them all, so please take this as personal thanks for all that you do.