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46 We are hopefully getting closer to obtaining planning permission for much-needed floodlights on the existing sand-based Astroturf and hopefully for the planned water-based Astroturf to be built adjacent to it. The floodlights would be a huge boost not only to the university teams (in financial terms) but also to college sides, enabling them to play in evenings avoiding the inevitable clashes with lectures, supervisions etc which currently occurs. Mens first team report Blues awarded 2005 – 06 Andrew Middleton, Girton Alun Rees, Downing James Waters, Jesus Dave Barclay, Robinson Jez Hansell, Girton Al Kemp, Homerton Blue Nick McLaren, St Catharine’s Stuart Penman, Gonville & Caius Mike Palmer, St John’s Mark Rushton, Sidney Sussex Seb Henbest, Clare Hall Other team members Mikey Williamson, St Catharine’s Simon Thompson, Homerton Rich MacKenney, St John’s Simon Ashton, Gonville & Caius Sam Grimshaw, Jesus Varsity Match 7th March 2006, Southgate H.C. Cambridge 0 – 2 Oxford The men’s Blues season was unfortunately one of disappointment. It was always going to be a difficult season playing in National League (one of only 3 university sides in the country to do so), having lost the majority of the squad from last year. A poor start to the season could have been avoided if a few late goals hadn’t been scored against us, robbing us of vital points. A highlight in the first half of the season was reaching the fourth round of the HA cup to come up against Guildford who had finished fourth in the National Premier League last season. We deservedly went ahead in the first half and were unlucky to concede on the stroke of half-time and eventually went on to lose 2 – 1 – a very decent performance against one of the best sides in the country. League form continued to be disappointing with Varsity a chance to rectify the season. Alas, it wasn’t to be; the Oxford keeper having been promoted from the thirds gave an outstanding performance on the day and won the match for them on a wet and windy day in Southgate. The team was outstandingly led in a difficult year by Captain Andrew Middleton who was player-of-the-year, leading by example in goal and rightfully earning a call-up to the Scotland U21’s squad to play in the European Championships. Next season we are looking to bounce straight back up to the National League and have every chance – losing only a few players and therefore for once being able to count on continuity in a university sporting side. Individual Achievements and Representative Honours Andrew Middleton played for Scotland Under 21’s at the European Championships. BUSA The club finished 6 out of 6 in BUSA this year.
Cambridge University Women’s Hockey Club Blues Captain: Jennifer Lees, Robinson Secretary: Ellie Coen, Newnham Blues awarded 2005 – 06 Lizzie Ballentine, Magdalene Claire Rushe, Christ’s Liz Gregory, Trinity Sophie Lynch, St John’s Jenny Drewitt, Sidney Sussex Natasha Fowlie, New Hall Natasha Barnes, Newnham Jennifer Lees, Robinson Jenny Malicka, Peterhouse Varsity Match 07/03/06, Southgate Hockey Club, North London Cambridge 2 – 6 Oxford The game started fairly evenly matched, though Cambridge had more chances on goal than Oxford to begin with. Late in the first half, Oxford put themselves 2 goals up. After half time, Liz Gregory scored the first goal for Cambridge, but Oxford capitalised on their chances much better than we did and took the score to 6 – 1. Tash Barnes brought one back for Cambridge to bring the final score to 6 – 2. Club Report It was all change in the women’s club this season. Minus an official coach, boys Captain Mids did a sterling job of whipping us into shape in September. Reinforcements arrived midway through pre-season in the form of Kali Takher, setting up our youth-experience coaching combo. An abundance of fresh talent helped to soften the blow of losing 10 of last year’s Varsity squad, with four Freshers slotting straight into the Blues, and Pippa Woodrow working on earning herself an England cap as well. Jenny Malicka made the leap from the Beds to the Blues, with Tash Fowlie and Emily Argyle making smaller jumps up from the Nomads. The talent and dedication of CUHC veterans Fish Gregory and Claire Rushe has finally paid off, rewarding them with consistent starting Blues places this season. After welcoming back 3 Blues to the squad, we found ourselves with ticks in all the right boxes for a successful season. After some exciting wins early on, and confident performances throughout, the Blues were left disappointed in a streak of matches in October and November. With 2 draws and 6 losses on our record, it would be fair to say we’ve had a tough time of it in the BUSA Premier league. As in our East Premier matches, we have produced some notable performances, but failed to capitalise on early leads. The New Year was met with another week of pre-season, testing the extent of our holiday training with pyramids and push-ups galore. The combined effect of a month’s rest and a week of hardcore ‘bonding’ incited a tremendous sense of team spirit, leading to our first away win of the season at Gravesend. A promising start to the term made our 6 – 2 loss to Oxford in the Varsity match all the more disappointing. The last few matches of the season again left us with disappointing results, but we fought hard and retained our position in the East league for next season. Finishing 6th of 6, we weren’t quite so lucky in the BUSA premier league, dropping the Blues into division 1 next year. Other Team Highlights Not a hugely successful season in the leagues: We finished 8th in East Premier League and 6th in BUSA (of 6), so next year the Blues will be playing in Midlands 1N BUSA league. Individual Achievements Pippa Woodrow represented the England under 21 squad. Sponsor • Merrill Lynch • Deloitte Rosie Sherman, New Hall Pippa Woodrow, St Catharine’s Rachel Wheeler, Gonville and Caius Emily Argyle, St Catharine’s Other team members: Tash Close, Downing Lydia Tong, Jesus Nicky Peart, Girton 47
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