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News for 04 August 2018


Particulars

MP

NED  wins

Drawn

AUS wins

GF-NED

GF-AUS

Total

112

58

17

37

204

160

In World Cup

10

9

0

1

25

12

Stats of 2018 World Cup Matches

Netherlands have created 100 goal shots and scored 28 goals, their strike rate is 28.

Australia have created 34 goal shots and scored 4 goals, their strike rate is 12 percent.

Particulars

MP

ESP wins

Drawn

IRL wins

GF-ESP

GF-IRL

In World Cup

3

2

1

0

5

3

Stats of 2018 World Cup Matches

Spain have created 39 goal shots and scored 10 goals, their strike rate is 26.

Ireland have created 19 goal shots and scored 4 goals, their strike rate is 21 percent.


















Finals Around The Corner At Masters World Cup

Ben Somerford



The 2018 Masters World Cup finals will occur this weekend in Terrassa, Spain, with most of our Australian teams still in contention for honours across the 11 divisions.

In the Men’s 35+, Australia are in a great position with four wins from four games ahead of the final two rounds of fixtures on Friday and Saturday.

In the Men’s 40+, Australia suffered a 3-2 quarter-final loss to France after topping their pool. Australia will play Germany in Friday’s classification finals.

In the Men’s 45+, the Australians are due to take on France in the quarter-finals on Friday, having won their pool with three wins and a draw.

In the Men’s 50+, Australia will play England in Friday’s semi-finals after beating France 3-0 in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

In the Men’s 55+, the Aussies face Germany on Friday in the quarter-finals after finishing second in their pool with two wins and two draws.

In the Women’s 35+, Australia sits second after three wins from three games ahead of a clash with England on Friday with further round robin on Friday and Saturday.

In the Women’s 40+, the Australians are due to play England in the semi-finals on Saturday after topping their pool with three victories.

In the Women’s 45+, Australia will also play England in the semi-finals on Friday, having finished second in their pool with four wins and a loss.

In the Women’s 50+, the Aussies topped their pool with three wins and won through to Saturday’s final against Ireland, after beating England 2-1 in the semis.

In the Women’s 55+, Australia went down 1-0 to England on Thursday, having previously topped their pool. The Aussies face England on Friday.

In the Women’s 60+, Australia and the Wattles have finished fourth and third respectively in the pool ahead of classification finals on Saturday.

Video streaming playing LIVE matches at PITCH 1 will be available throughout the Tournament; LIVE matches can be watched at the YouTube platform of La Liga4sports: https://www.laliga4sports.es.

For more information on the tournament: http://wcmasters2018.eu/

For more information on the match schedule: http://wcmasters2018.eu/match-schedule/

For more information on the results: http://matchcenter.wcmasters2018.eu/

Hockey Australia media release



Eight of Nine USA Squads In Action on Day 6 and 7 of EXIN Masters World Cup



TERASSA, Spain - It was a busy and action packed end of the week at the EXIN Masters World Cup. Eight of the nine USA squads took to the pitch as teams began their final push for the medal rounds and placement games.

Wednesday, August 1

O-50 Men's 2 vs. Scotland 1

O-40 Women's 0 vs. New Zealand 1

Playing under the lights, USA and New Zealand both had one objective, win. In a tense, back and forth game, both teams were able to get into the attacking circle several times over two quarters, but both teams were unable to covert. Going into the second half, the match remained scoreless. Halfway in the third quarter, New Zealand took advantage of a brief defensive breakdown by USA to put one in the goal. Still, unrelenting, the red, white and blue did not let up. Despite two breakaway chances and an open net, they were unable to find the finish they needed to tie the game. With a heartbreaking 1-0 loss, the U.S. O-40 Women's Masters Team will play for the 11/12th spot on Friday against Italy.

O-45 Women's 1 vs. Argentina 1

The U.S. O-45 Women's Masters Team match against Argentina saw the majority of game action between the 25 yard lines. Midway through the first quarter, after goalkeeper Jen Anderson (Owings Mills, Md.) was knocked over by an Argentina offender, the ball snuck past the goal line to make it 1-0 Argentina. USA was down until the fourth quarter when midfielder Anne Dillman (Lancaster, Pa.) sent a rocket in from the top of the circle on a penalty corner, tying the game at 1-1. While USA had twice as many penalty corner opportunities as Argentina throughout the game, they struggled to convert, leaving the final score at 1-1.

O-50 Women's 1 vs. Ireland 2

USA squared off again with Ireland in the quarterfinals. Ireland took the lead in the first period off a penalty corner and added a second goal minutes later to go up 2-0. USA responded on a goal by Sophie Etienne (Belmont, Mass.) in the third period and would continue to dominate the fourth, but could not come up with the equalizer. Now out of contention for a medal, USA will face the Netherlands in the 5th/8th place match.

O-55 Women's 0 vs. New Zealand 0

An extremely well-played match between USA and New Zealand in the O-55 Women's division ended in a 0-0 tie Wednesday evening at Club Egara. The first half of the game was played competitively and hard fought in both circles. Barb Marois (Dover, N.H.) and Diane Molinaro (Quakertown, Pa.) managed constant distribution of the ball to their teammates, keeping pressure on the New Zealand team. USA's fitness was on display in the second-half with their consistent attacking performance. Forwards put pressure on the New Zealand defense, allowing them to come up with the ball multiple times and several shots on goal. New Zealand had a few dangerous attacking opportunities forcing goalkeeper Donna Chung (Canton, Mass.) to make two incredible diving saves to hold New Zealand scoreless. Although the tie score kept USA from medal contention, this was the U.S. O-55 Women's Masters Team's best showing against the New Zealand team in three World Cup appearances.
 
Thursday, August 2

O-40 Men's 0 vs. Argentina 4

O-45 Men's 5 vs. Ghana 0

O-35 Women's 0 vs. Spain 0

On Thursday, the U.S. O-35 Women’s Masters Team played to a 0–0 tie against Spain. It was their fourth match of the tournament and was marked by physical play on both sides. USA dominated play both in shots and corners, but could not find the back of the net to secure the win. USA will seek a victory against New Zealand on Friday with eyes on a medal-round contest on Sunday.

O-45 Women's 0 vs. England 3

The U.S. O-45 Women's Masters Team fell 3-0 to top-seeded England on Thursday. USA held England scoreless in the first quarter, but fell behind 2-0 in the second, with both goals scored in open play. In the third quarter, USA fell 3-0 when England earned a penalty corner and got a hard shot off from the top. The final frame saw two offensive corner opportunities for USA but were unable to convert for goals. Overall it was a hard fought game by USA against a very experienced English team. USA will face New Zealand in the 5th/8th place game on Friday.

O-50 Women's 1 vs. The Netherlands 4

With less than a twelve-hour turnaround from Thursday night’s tough match against Ireland, the U.S. O-50 Women's Masters Team faced a strong team from The Netherlands on Friday. The opposition dominated the first half scoring four unanswered goals. USA would regroup at halftime and came back to dominate the third period but were not able to capitalize on numerous scoring opportunities. The fourth quarter saw the only goal for USA scored by Silvia Days (Argentina). USA will play their final match of the tournament on Friday against Argentina in the 7th/8th place match.

O-55 Women's 0 vs. The Netherlands 6

After an intense match with New Zealand on Wednesday night, when the U.S. O-55 Women's Masters Team laid it all out on the field and missed qualifying for the medal round by one point, the team had to rally and prepare to play an impressive Netherlands team twelve hours later. The team on one hand was fortunate to play in the coolest time of a very hot day, but there was no question that the quick turnaround, with little recovery time from the intense game the night before, proved to be quite a challenge. Falling 6-0 to The Netherlands was not the intended outcome, however the team improved and continued to play every game with passion, grit and support of each other. USA will take on their North American neighbor, Canada, on Friday.

USFHA media release



Malaysia 55+ beaten by Dutch

By Jugjet Singh

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian veterans' 55+ team finally hit a brick wall when they were beaten 6-2 by the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Masters Hockey World Cup in Terrassa, Spain.

Netherlands took a 5-0 lead by the 36th minute before Raymond Tio scored off a penalty corner. But the Dutch scored their sixth, before Raymond made it 6-2.

In the other quarter-finals, England beat the United States 7-0, Germany and Australia drew 1-1 but Germany won 3-2 on shoot-out, Spain and Italy drew 1-1 but Italy won 2-0 on shoot-out.

Malaysian skipper Sarjit Singh said: "Even though we lost in the knock-out, it was still a wonderful tournament for us because we did target to at least make the quarters in this edition."

Jugjet's World of Field Hockey



Focused on ticket to Olympics, says India goalkeeper Sreejesh

‘CWG was a bit disappointing though we learnt a lot’

N.Sudarshan


P.R. Sreejesh

For India to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the simplest of equations is to defend its Asian Games gold in Jakarta. If not, it will have to take the circuitous route through the Hockey Series, a new two-tier competition introduced by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for nations which are not part of the Hockey Pro League.

Captain P.R. Sreejesh however remains unfazed. The gold medal or near-bust situation doesn’t seem to bother him. “Why can’t we think we are the highest-ranked team in Asia [fifth in the world] and good enough to win? Why think about other routes to qualify? That is added pressure,” he said here on Friday.

“We have an easy option now. We need to get the ticket to the Olympics. We are focused on this.

Good preparations

“The preparations have been good. We are at the last stage of polishing our skills, like penalty corners, goal scoring, defensive structures and we have had enough practise matches.”

The 3-0 victory over New Zealand in the recent Test series has done the team a world of good Sreejesh felt. “Regaining the winning habit was the biggest positive. Commonwealth Games was a bit disappointing though we learnt a lot.

“At the Champions Trophy we performed well. We lost two matches but drew against a lot of good teams.

“We have all along played well, but needed to learn to win and keep the rhythm. After the Korea and New Zealand Tests, the rhythm is there and that’s important.”

Increased buzz

There is also an increased buzz around the team with the return of drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh and striker Akashdeep Singh. Along with the rejuvenated Sardar Singh, they are expected to have considerable impact.

“When you look at the Asian Games, it is a tournament with pressure off the field and not on the field,” Sreejesh noted.

“These experienced players know how to handle the pressure. These guys know how to hold the team, control things and also carry the youngsters with them.

“In this squad there is enough experience. Only a couple like Dilpreet [Singh] and Vivek [Sagar Prasad] are coming in with 20 or 25 matches.”

On a personal note, for Sreejesh this will be the biggest competition since his comeback in February following an eight-month injury lay-off. “The name [of the tournament] is bigger but to me every hockey match I play for my country is crucial,” said the 30-year-old.

“The intensity is the same. The names of the tournaments are important for the youngsters who have just come in. For us [seniors] it’s all about winning the next match.”

The Hindu



Dharmaraj dares to dream

By Jugjet Singh


MEN AT WORK.. Dharmaraj under the spotlight.

KUALA LUMPUR: National women's hockey coach K. Dharmaraj has taken up the Malaysian Hockey Confederation's (MHC) challenge for a podium finish at the Jakarta Asian Games.

In the Games where only the gold medallists qualifies for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Malaysia are in Group A with China, Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan, while in Group B are South Korea, India, Thailand, Kazakhstan and Indonesia.

"If I had been asked to deliver a medal in the last Asian Games, I would have said its not possible because we were not ready yet back in 2014.

"But after three years with the team, and watching them grow in confidence during the five friendlies in Australia, I can now say that we are ready to take up the challenge of a podium finish," said Dharmaraj.

In Brisbane, Dharmaraj's girls started with 1-1 and 2-2 draws before winning 3-1, 2-1 and 3-2.

"In all my years with the girls' team, they have no been consistent, meaning there was never a time that they did not have one or two bad days in a tournament or friendlies.

"But in Brisbane, where we played with the Australian League champions minus five of their national players who are competing in the London World Cup, my players grew in confidence after each match.

"Now I can say they are ready for the Games, and we will go for a podium finish.

"I will now adapt the same policy with these girls which I held when coaching the men's national juniors team.

"People never gave us a chance at the beginning but we won gold at the Sultan of Johor Cup and Junior Asia Cup and then fourth in the Junior World Cup.

The women will be travelling to Jakarta on Category B, where they must win a medal to be reimbursed.

In the last Games, Malaysia ended fifth.

For the record, the only medal ever won by Malaysian women at the Asian Games was a bronze in New Delhi 1982 when there were no playoffs as it was a round-robin tournament.

Jugjet's World of Field Hockey



Four women hockey players to feature in Germany

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Women’s hockey appear to be making strides as forward Hanis Nadiah Onn and three others were selected for the European League.

Hanis and striker Wan Norfaiezah Saiuti will feature for German Division One club Sportverein Zehlendorfer Wespen 1911 while defender Nuraini Abdul Rashid and midfielder Fatin Shafika Shukri will play for Butterfly Roma Hockey Club in the Italian Division One League.

The four players will be attached to their respective clubs for two months from Sept 3 to Nov 3.

Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal said it was the first time women players were invited by the German and Italian clubs to play in their respective leagues.

“All the expenses of the four players will be borne by the two clubs. We thank former international S. Selvaraju, who is based in Italy to facilitate this,” said Subahan.

“These players need as much exposure as they can get to further improve their game. They will surely benefit as they will learn the European style of play.”

The 22-year-old Hanis is hoping her short stint in the German League will be good preparation ahead of the Asian Games in Jakarta starting on Aug 18.

“I’m excited to play in a foreign league for the first time ... it’s one of the top hockey leagues in the world.

“The stint will help make Norfaiezah and I sharper in scoring goals. We’ll learn as much as possible to give our best in the Asiad,” said Hanis, who was named the most promising Asian junior player in 2017.

Before Hanis, Norfaiezah, Nuraini and Fatin, two Malaysian women hockey players – Fazilla Slyvester Silin and Siti Amarina Ruhani – featured abroad when they represented Castelldefels Club in the Spanish League in 2013.

The Star of Malaysia



It's not a holiday, warns Selvaraju

By Naqib Nor Said


MAN ON A MISSION .. Selvaraju (third from left) being recognised for his role in getting clubs to hire Malaysian women.

KUALA LUMPUR: Former national player S. Selvaraju warned the four women's hockey players heading to play in Germany and Italy not to take it as a holiday, but pave the way for others to follow suit.

Selvaraju was the middleman who secured playing contracts for
Nuraini Rashid and Fatin Syafika Sukri with Butterfly Roma in Italy while Hanis Nadiah Onn and Wan Norfaiezah Saiuti will play with German club Wespen Zehlendorfer.

For the first time, Malaysian women will not be going overseas on National Sports Council paid-attachments, but fully paid by clubs for their services.

Selvaraju, who has played with 13 overseas clubs to date, said: "Malaysia has many talented players in the men's and women's teams but they find it difficult to play overseas because of language, food and different playing styles becoming main barriers.

"But these clubs were are to give our women a chance, and take my word, because I have successfully done the same with our men before.

Three more coach K. Dharmaraj's players -- Raja Norsharina Shabuddin, Surizan Awang Noh and Nuraslinda Said -- are on the waiting list because the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) is still in discussion with Uddingston HC in Glasgow, Scotland.

Meanwhile, Wespen Zehlendorfer's team manager said: "We are newcomers in Division One and so, I believe it was a smart move by us to have two of Malaysia's top players with us for two months.

"It will also have a good impact on our relationship with the Malaysian HC as earlier we have fielded men's national palayers in our club (Baljit Singh Charun, Harvinder Singh, S. Selvaraju and Shazrul Imran Nazli).

Butterfly Roma are also newcomers in Italy's Division One and will be coached by Argentine Sergio Herrera this season.

Jugjet's World of Field Hockey



South African 2018 Senior Men's IPT A Section - Day 6
Pietermaritzburg

Crossover results 3 August

SGN v FS (Play-Off 9-12)     3 - 4
NW v KZNM (Play-Off 9-12)     2 - 0
SAU21 v EP (Play-Off 5-8)     4 - 1
WP v WPP (Play-Off 5-8)     4 - 3
KZNC v SGW (Semi Final)     3 - 1
SG v NG (Semi Final)         4 - 0

SAHA Match Centre



South African 2018 Senior Men's IPT B Section - Day 6
Pietermaritzburg

Results 3 August

NCA v NCB (Pool A)     2 - 18
MPU v KZNI (Pool A)     1 - 8
SACD v NGB (Pool A)     1 - 2

Final Pool standings

Rank Team Played Wins Draws Losses Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Points
1 Northern Cape B (RSA) 5 4 0 1 37 17 20 12
2 SACD (RSA) 5 4 0 1 25 9 16 12
3 Northerns Daisies (RSA) 5 4 0 1 23 8 15 12
4 KZN Inland (RSA) 5 2 0 3 20 16 4 6
5 Mpumalanga (RSA) 5 1 0 4 8 21 -13 3
6 Northern Cape A (RSA) 5 0 0 5 6 48 -42 0

SAHA Match Centre



KZN Raiders and Southern Gauteng will contest the final



After 6 days and 36 matches we are left with the final two contesting the Gold medal match. The defending champions the KZN Raiders will take on Southern Gauteng to decide who reigns supreme in SA Men’s Hockey.

The Raiders won their way to the final with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Southern Gauteng Witsies. Witsies would have looked to maintain a tight back wall to start the game, but it took Raiders just 7 minutes before International Taine Paton finished spun and fired the tomahawk into the bottom corner. A period of domination then followed with Raiders unable to create too many goal scoring chances although they were bossing the possession.

As the minutes ticked by the Raiders continued in their possession bossing and were left disappointed when umpire Peter Wright ruled off a goal for the strike being outside the D. It took a view reviews on the Video Analysis computer after the game to decide that it was the right call, much to the relief of Wright. Raiders did gain their second early in the second quarter when Andrew Manson finished superbly after great work by Bili Ntuli.

The crowd may have expected a massive fight back from Wits, who definitely were better in the second half, but their fans had to wait till the last minute of the game for Kyle-Lion Cachet to fire into the bottom corner and spring a spark of hope that was quickly doused by Damian Kimfley firing in past Brett Walraven who was playing kicking back after the withdrawal of Gary Cooper.

In the second semi-final the game was ultimately decided on a massive swing at a pivotal moment. Southern Gauteng's Matt Brown had already given the favourites the lead, but Northerns Blues were presented with an opportunity to equalise when they were awarded a stroke. Rassie Pieterse however came up tops as he stuck out his long legs to get a toe to the ball. Southerns broke up the field in the next play and scored through experienced Tommy Hammond to not just take the wind out of the Northerns sails but drag a knife right through the centre of them.

Although Northerns never stopped running at their Gauteng neighbours, including a superb break led by Tevin Kok, they could not take advantage of their chances. Southerns on the other hand were superb as Courtney Halle, one of the first picks in the 2018 PHL Draft, made it 3-0 and Julian Hykes, who is in some great form, made it 4-0 after one of those trademark runs from skipper Miguel da Graca.

It’s all set for a classic final between the two best teams in the county. It hits off at 17:00 tonight.

In the days other games, a Rhett Halket Penalty stroke gave Tuffy Western Province a 4-3 win over Pens, Eastern Province were given an 8-minute burst split over half-time losing 4-1 to the SA Invitational U21 side, Gertjie Lamprecht earned North West a 2-0 win against the Mynahs and the Nuggets went down 4-3 in a hectic match with Free State.

In the B Section, the drama came down to the wire as three teams finished tied on 12 points. Northern Cape B (The older generation of players) beat the younger ones 18-2 to secure a spot in the final. They will be joined by SACD who lost 2-1 to Northern Daisies but qualified by a 1 goal better differential in goal difference!

Day 6 Results – A Section

1-4 Semi Finals
Southern Gauteng 4-0 Northern Blues
KZN Raider 3-1 SG Witsies

5-8 Playoffs
Tuffy Western Province 4-3 WP Peninsula
SA Invitational U21 4-1 Eastern Province

9-12 Playoffs
Free State 4-3 SG Nuggets
North West 2-0 KZN Mynahs

Day 6 Results – B Section

Northern Cape A 2-18 Northern Cape B
Mpumalanga 1-8 KZN Inland
SACD 1-2 Northerns Daisies

SA Hockey Association media release



CTM PHL 2018 ready to go after the Draft completed


Men's PHL Coaches for 2018. From Left Ashlin Freddy (Gazelles), Cheslyn Gie (Elephants), Mark Sanders (Cavemen), Lungile Tsolekile (Mambas) & Sihle Ntuli (Dragons). They are joined by Brandon Swart (SA Hockey High Performance)

The highly anticipated third season of the CTM PHL took a step up in preparation tonight as the teams were finalised after the draft. The draft, which is based on the American sports draft system as seen in the likes of the NBA and NFL, sees the selected coaching teams battle for players to fill their squads. The draft is seen as a great curtain raiser to the tournament and such is its innovative nature that it has been shortlisted for the Sports Industry Awards 2018 for  “Cutting Edge Sport Award”.

Each squad consists of 20 players, made up of 7 marquee players as determined by SA Hockey’s High-Performance team, a maximum of 8 players retained from the prior year squads and a new 6 players selected in today’s draft.

In the Women’s tournament a change for 2018 is that the Namaqualand Daisies are no longer the SA Under 21 side as the decision was made to integrate the younger players into the main tournament. In the Men’s tournament the Golden Gate Gladiators remained a South African Under 21 side, which would remain largely the same from the Men’s IPT.

As each round in the draft ticked by, the coaches were like the bargain hunters at an auction, changing plans, shifting ideas and hoping to pick up their first-choice targets. It was remarkable, for example, that the name of Tim-Guise Brown was scratched off by 3 other coaches from their wanted list when Cheslyn Gie picked the Northern Blues star. This was not the only time it played out like this as the coaches battled for the best South African talent in a quest to dethrone the Orange River Rafters and the Maropeng Cavemen.

“I am so excited to be moving into the head coach position with the Blyde River Bunters. It’s been an incredible journey with the team as an assistant and I can wait for this year’s CTM PHL,” shared Marcelle Keet, head coach of the Blyde River Bunters: “I am incredibly pleased with the draft process and the players I managed to get in, I got the targets I wanted! Thank you to CTM for getting on board, having a headline sponsor is going to just help this great tournament continue to grow!”

South African’s Men’s coach Mark Hopkins knows the process well having featured as a coach in 2017 and shared his thoughts after the draft: “I am very excited that we have a fantastic sponsor behind the PHL and it will continue to help develop hockey in South Africa. We have some exciting coaches that will raise the level of the tournament and it also gives players an opportunity of playing at a high level in front of a large tv audience. The CTM PHL is an exciting event that will help build high performance hockey in South Africa.”

Marissa Langeni, the CEO of SA Hockey, excitedly shared: “The CTM PHL is always an exciting event on the hockey calendar. I think the coaches have done some good hard work in planning their squads for 2018 and I think they will be happy with what they have done. We are delighted to partner with CTM as our headline sponsor of PHL for 2018. The CTM PHL has a fantastic legacy already of making sure we make top level hockey accessible to all players, and we look forward to growing this legacy going in 2018!”

Six men’s and six women’s team will contest the third edition of the CTM PHL which gets under way on August 11, at the Randburg Astro in Johannesburg, with the finals taking place on the 26 August.

Final Teams for CTM PHL 2018 – Women

Italtile Orange River Rafters (2017 – Champions)

Cheree Greyvenstein, Sulette Damons, Casey-Jean Botha, Zimasa Dunywa, Simone Gouws, Charne Maddocks, Nicole Walraven, Charne Hartel, Donna Small, Lerato Mahlangu, Kelsey Minnaar, Luche Klaassen, Zimkhitha Weston, Amy Etherington, Francisca Darkoh, Mia Barnard, Candice Silent, Zeena Martin, Anneke Beukman, Badrunnisaa Halliday Coach: Shaun Hulley. Assistant Coach: Taryn de Winnaar. Manager: Kgothatso Maboea

Tivoli Taps Blyde River Bunters (2016 – Champions)

Phumelela Mbande, Nicolene Terblanche, Izelle Verster, Kirsty Adams, Courtney du Preez, Mmamoagi Kungoane, Jessica De Bruyn Smith, Marissa Poolman, Meeghan Klomp, Elmien Marais, Julia Flemming, Anél Luus, Nicole Kemp, Thati Segaole, Carmen Smith, Lelethu Ndakisa, Kim Mentor, Sarah Bingham, Miecke Flemming, Minke van Heerden Coach: Marcelle Keet. Assistant Coach: David Joshua. Manager: Gloria Baartman

Old Mutual IWyze Namaqualand Daisies

Sisipho Magwaza, Chardinay Penniston, Dunell Van Taak, Marizen Maria, Natalie Esteves, Toni Marks, Lauren Nina, Refilwe Ralikontsane, Jacinta Jubb, Amy Greaves, Aimee-Leigh Pote, Gretchin Davids, Deneho Didi Mgwenya, Brady Wiseman, Carli Pretorius, Christine Seggie, Nicole Koening, Lize Steyn, Tayla Johnson, Cindy Bothma Coach: Andi Bernstein. Assistant Coach: Nelson Nkomane Nel. Manager: Marcel Lamont

Top T Madikwe Rangers

Lisa Deetlefs, Nomnikelo Veto, Mmatshepo Modipane, Monique Bartch, Kristen Paton, Sylvia van Jaarsveldt, Ashleigh Datnow, Isabella Da Rocha, Londeka Dlamini, Courtney Abrahams, Shindré-Lee Simmons, Claire Gibbings, Lezaan Janse van Vuuren, Amoré De Wet, Cheneal Raubenheimer, Malikah Potgieter, Nicole Bartch, Elan-Margo van Vught, Hildah Dikhudu, Andrea Leader. Coach: Bevan Bennet. Assistant Coach: Tarrin Ramsden.  Manager: Jo-Anne Deysel

Ceramic Industries Wineland Wings

Zimisele Shange, Stephanie Botha, Jamie Southgate, Jessica O'Connor, Tarryn Glasby, Sandisiwe Tabata, Candice Manuel, Robyn Johnson, Miche Bennet, Thando Chithi, Hope Nkosi, Sasha Sivertsen, Nompilo Thenjwayo, Michelle Dias, Lida Kotze, Sonika van Heerden, Edith Molikoe, Ashleigh Thomas, Michelle Dykman, Jessica Lardant. Coach: Lenise Marais. Assistant Coach: Cindy Brown. Manager: Lynn Abrahams

Private Property St. Lucia Lakers

Kara-Lee Botes, Moya Smith, Shelley Jones, Erin Hunter, Leratho Mahole, Stephanie Baxter, Teegan Fourie, Jenna Shuker, Tiffany Jones, Bianca Wood, Polly Mashau, Megan Anderson, Heraldine Olin, Paige Phillips, Karen Bowyer, Ayanga Baleni, Lisa Hawker, Alexandra Kavanagh, Demi Harmse, Chané Hill. Coach: Inky Zondi. Assistant Coach: Kim Hubach. Manager: Taryn McCreedy

Final Teams for CTM PHL 2018 – Men

Garden Route Gazelles

Siya Nolutshungu, Tyson Dlungwana, Clinton Panther, Taylor Dart, Michael Abrahams, Taine Paton, Keenan Horne, Reece Arendse, Gerald Mpopo, Dylan Coombes, Le-Neal Jackson, Jayson Reed, Berne Burger, Brandon James, Connor Beauchamp, Gertjie Lamprecht, Pierre De Voux, Pierre Bothma, Luke Schooling, Tom Richardson. Coach: Ashlin Freddy. Assistant Coach: Colin Fielding. Manager: Emmanuel Segale

Kilamanjaro Addo Elephants

Matthew Martins, Robin Jones, Tevin Pieterson, Dan Bell, Miguel da Graca, Julian Hykes, Ignatus Malgraaf, Sinoxolo Mbekeni, Onke Letuka, Jody Erasmus, Damian Kimfley, Andrew Manson, Joshua August, Zamokuhle Ngubo, Bjorn Sorensen, Tim Guise-Brown, Cody Postumus, Andrew Buckley, Cerezo Comerasamy, Roberto Bosman Coach: Cheslyn Gie. Assistant Coach: Anthony Woodhouse. Manager: Mark Jenneker

Elf Laminates Mapungubwe Mambas

Rob McKinley, Matt Brown, Alex Stewart, Jonty Robinson, Dalpiro Langford, Owen Mvimbi, Tevin Kok, Michael Marki, Callum Buchanan, Winchester Scott, Ross Gonzalves, Dillon Langeveld, Kyle Esau, Kewan Harries, Courtney Halle, Luthando Jonas, David Zwemke, Michael Baiden, Xola Maqula, Caleb Syce. Coach: Lungile Tsolekile. Assistant Coach: Geowynne Gamiet. Manager: Brighty Mashaba

Pro Grip Drakensberg Dragons

Gowan Jones, Jethro Eustice, Mo Mea, Matt de Sousa, Melrick Maddocks, Richard Pautz, Nqobile Ntuli, Chad Cairncross, Nick Gonzalves, Dylan Swanepoel, Cody Van Wyk, Mbuso Mgobozi, Amkelwe Letuka, Lance De Kock, Cameron Ryan, Francois Pretorius, Grant Robertson, Blake Tyack, Peter Jarvis, Keegan Hezlett. Coach: Sihle Ntuli. Assistant Coach: Luke Makaleni. Manager: Nkosinathi Nathi Ngubani

Origins Maropeng Cavemen (2016 & 2017 Champions)

Rassie Pieterse, Lance Louw, Tommy Hammond, Nduduzo Lembethe, Ryan Crowe, Rusten Abrahams, Reza Rosenburg, Brynn Cleak, Ricky West, Cameron MacKay, Thabang Modise, Chad Futcher, Kyle Lion-Cachet, Kingsley Botes, Travis Hardnick, Rayner York, Lethuxolo Thomo, Stephen Cant, Craig Wiid, Steven Paulo. Coach: Mark Sanders. Assistant Coach: Sandile Bosman. Manager: Lehlohonolo Maluke

Old Mutual iWyze Golden Gate Gladiators

William Eveleigh, Jared Cass, Andrew Hobson, Samkelo Mvimbi, Che February, Andile Ndlovu, Duncan Fischer, Gabela Lungani, Chris Makaba, Mark Chong, Matthew Roman, Michael Hora, Clayton Saker, Max Pike, Brad Sherwood, Matthew Davies, Michael Forrest. Coach: Garreth Ewing. Assistant Coach: Devon van der Merwe. Manager: Nhlanhla Mlambu

SA Hockey Association media release



Double hockey win for Wanderers hockey

Pieter Dempsey


The Wanderers women's first team hockey.

SANDTON – The women’s and men’s first hockey teams of Wanderers Club were recently crowned champions in the South African Belgotex Elite Club Challenge.

The Wanderers first men’s and women’s hockey teams were crowned champions of the Belgotex Elite Club Challenge hosted at the Riverside Sports Club in Durban.

Clubs from Gauteng, Western Province and KwaZulu-Natal participated.

The women’s section was made up of four teams while there were six men’s teams.

The Wanderers women came up against an unbeaten Western Province Cricket Club in the final. The Cape side hadn’t lost in the tournament and in their local premier league this year, so it was a major upset when the Gauteng team won 1–0.

Their goal came from a short corner deflection by Jenna Bowes which saw them lift the trophy for the first time.


The Wanderers women’s first hockey team with their trophy and R16 000 prize money.

The Wanderers men faced the defending champions, Riverside Hockey Club in the final. Matt Brown got the Gauteng team on the scoresheet through a well-executed short corner. With about five minutes to go James du Plessis scored to put Wanderers ahead 2–0. Riverside then opted for a kicking-back, and Wanderers took advantage and scored another goal via the stick of Brown to seal the win 3–0.

The men’s team won R24 000 while the women were presented with a cheque of R16 000.


The Wanderers men’s first hockey team celebrate their win in the final of the Belgotex Elite Club Challenge.


The Wanderers women’s and men’s hockey teams with their trophies and prize money they won in the Belgotex Elite Club Challenge.

Sandton Chronicle



USIU stalk Telkom in hockey league

By AYUMBA AYODI

Injury-hit champions Telkom have a battle at hand against United States International University-Africa (USIU-A) as the second leg of women’s Kenya Hockey Union Premier League gets underway on Saturday at City Park.

Telkom coach Jos Openda is likely to miss six key players owing to injuries including skipper Tracy Karanja, who sustained a knock while in training on Thursday.

Others on Telkom injury list are defender Flavian Mutiva, midfielder Barbra Simiyu and forwards Anne Juma and Lilian Aura.

“While the rest are definitely out, want to monitor Karanja and Aura carefully before deciding whether to field them or not,” said Openda, who is out for an improved show against USIU-A. Telkom beat 3-0 USIU-A in the first leg.

The varsity student’s coach Willis “Awilo” Okeyo expects a full house ahead of the encounter with the return of Grace Akumu, who was suspended in their 5-1 rout of Sliders in their last league match, boosting their charge.

“It won’t be easy since we know USIU-A are planning for a different approach after they finished second last season and lost to us in the first leg,” said Openda. “We have key injuries but there is no apprehension since we got great depth.”

Telkom have won all their six matches this season where they have only conceded two goals when they rallied from behind 2-0 to beat Sliders 7-2. They top the seven-team standings with 18 points.

USIU THIRD

USIU-A are currently placed third with 10 points from three wins, a draw and two losses. They succumbed to an identical 3-1 loss to Telkom and Strathmore respectively.

“We are well prepared and Telkom are beatable…they scored in the last quarter to beat us in the first leg,” said Okeyo adding that they know what to do after they watched Telkom beat Strathmore 1-0 in their last match. “It shows that the gap is narrowing.”

Okeyo said that they key to bringing Telkom’s record unbeaten run is to stay disciplined and convert every opportunity that comes across.

“We respect them but we shall give them a run for their money as we seek to uphold the momentum from Sliders victory,” said Okeyo.

Meanwhile, two matches are on card in men’s Premier League with the clash between former champions Nairobi Simba Union and Strathmore University on Sunday highlighting the weekend.

Strathmore will be hoping for a repeat performance after they rallied from behind to beat Simba 5-4 in the first leg.

Strathmore are placed fifth with 16 points from 10 matches of five wins, four losses and a draw while Simba are seventh with 12 points from 11 outings of four wins, a draw and six losses.

FIXTURES

Saturday

Women’s Premier League: Telkom v USIU (2pm)-City Park

Men’s National League: Gorilla v UON (12pm)-City Park

Men’s Super League: Kabarak University v TUK (3pm) Nakuru; Impala v Kisumu Youngstars (4pm) - City Park; Chase Sailors v Mvita XI (6pm)-City Park.

Sunday (All matches at City Park)

Men’s Premier League: Sikh Union v Strathmore (3pm)-City Park; Wazalendo v USIU (5pm)

Men’s Super League: Kisumu Youngstars v Mvita XI (9am); Wazalendo Masters v Kimathi University (11am)-City Park; Chase Sailors v Kabarak University (1pm)-City Park

Daily Nation



Unsung Hero Award: Denise Shannon visits hockey coach Wendy Russell


2017 Get Inspired Unsung Hero award winner Denise Shannon (right) with regional Unsung Hero winner Wendy Russell were both BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero award winners in 2017

In her third blog, 2017 BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero Award winner Denise Shannon visits hockey coach Wendy Russell:

Well, we are having a wonderful summer this year - ideal for getting out and about and keeping ourselves active!

I have been doing lots of that as usual, but I guess you don't get the most out of life sitting on your bums do you?

I went to Brighton to catch up with another of last year's regional Unsung Hero winners, Wendy Russell.

She is a coach for deaf hockey and amazingly created a whole sign language for players that is being used for hockey up and down the country now.

Wendy's highlight at the 2017 Sports Personality of the Year awards evening was meeting Sam Quek, who she had spoken to before (when she was a winner at the England Hockey Awards a couple of years ago), and all the other regional winners who, like her, were very keen on getting people generally more active.

I wanted to know if anything had changed for her since winning the award for the South East.

"Not much has changed for me with regards to coaching," she said. "I still love to do it and watch people develop.

"I am now a UK Coaching ambassador, though, and will be helping to promote, develop and support coaching across the country.

"I am very passionate about people of all ages getting involved in coaching and all the physical, mental and social benefits it can bring."

Wendy is an amazing woman who passionately wants to make a difference, which she is doing in spectacular style.

"I am also looking at how new coaches get support on how to integrate those with disabilities and get more disability awareness training into the leadership course, and the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications," she added.

"I want to support new coaches in feeling able to integrate those with a disability into their sessions, but also make sure that those with a disability will be comfortable knowing all coaches know their needs will be understood and they can take part."

Having spoken to lots of last year's finalists, it's clear to me that winning on the night of Sports Personality of the Year is not what it's about.

It's meeting everyone who thinks like you, is active in their community like you, and wants to make a difference to others and share the passions they have with others too.

In other news...

Married life is going well. Chris helps me with so many things I really consider myself and him a team, not separate people.

If I'm planning a walk route, he'll do it with me first. He also takes runners to races and holds everyone's coats and bags at the finish line.

If I'm not sure where I'm going (I'm quite directionally challenged), he'll make me a map. He'll make sure I get to where I need to be to do what I do.

When I say I couldn't manage what I do on my own, I am being really serious!

England Athletics have asked me to join their judging panel for their Volunteer Awards this year, which I am very excited about.

Former Great Britain 400m runner Donna Fraser, who I met at the Team Spirit conference in Birmingham earlier this year, will also be there.

Now in their 11th year, they recognise the volunteers in the athletics and running communities with categories including coach of the year, volunteer of the year, project of the year, RunTogether group and leader of the year.

I'll find out more down in London on 22 August.

Speaking of awards...

It's coming up to the time when the BBC will be asking for your nominations again for this year's BBC Get Inspired Unsung Heroes, so get your thinking caps on and try to decide who you are going to nominate.

It really is a night to remember so why not give someone that chance?

BBC Sport

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