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The Women's Veterans team travelled to Old Loughtonians to face defending Champions Teddington in the inaugural over 35's Cup. Ipswich were able to field a very experienced and talented team and secured the title with a 2-1 victory.

Ipswich Women Vets Team -National Champions

L to R Back Row : Donna Mills Jo Thompson, Sarah Logan, Leisa King, Sarah Bamfield, Jo Gray, Emma Millar, Fiona Lane, Vickey Dixon, Sandie Lister, Vic Sandall
Front Row: Karen Larbs, Annette Strange, Kirsten Spencer, Karla Waddleton (captain) Amanda Little, Jane Cook, Sam Lister

23rd April 2010 -Women 2's and 3's get promotion

The Women's 2's have reaped the reward of a fine finish to their season with a surprise promotion to the East Premier division. Ipswich who only narrowly missed to on a top two finish were delighted to hear that a fifth teams promotion was on the cards and because the Suffolk side had the next best result they benefited. This means that in the 2010-2011 season Ipswich will be once more paying in the east elite league the highest level a second team can play at in the country. The Women 3's also benefited from the knock down effect and will now play next season in the East Div 1 League. They will be the first third team ever in the East and possibly the country to play at such a high level.

Well done to all involved and bring on next season!

13th April 2010 -Girls U18 squad romp to National Plate title

The U18 Girls travelled to Nottingham Highfields to face Gloucester City for a place in the National final. A 3-1 victory saw the Suffolk team progress to face Eastbourne. A 6-0 victory ensured Ipswich won the title for the third time, the only club to have done so. It also meant that the six 1st Team squad members emulated their current team mates, who won back to back National titles in 04 and 05. Congratulations girls a great effort and thank you to coach Ian Driver for his sterling work.

Ipswich Girls U18 Team -National Plate Champions

Back Row (Left to right) Alice Tillett, Annabel Driver, Faye Curran, Anna Sherring (Captain), Kate Watson, Kate Rees, Katherine Gwynne-Wood.

Front Row (Left to right) Hannah Martin, Charlotte McWhirter, Catriona McDonald, Chloe Hunnable, Michaela Chidgey, Alex Chidgey.

29th March 2010 -Women 1's win league title in thriller

The Women's 1's drew with Old Loughtonians 2-2 to claim the EHL East Conference title and a place in the Premiership play-offs at Cannock on the 1st to 3rd May .

EHL East Conference Champions 09-10

To continue the good news the 2's thrashed IES 5-0 to finish 3rd in the East Div1 North League.

The Vets also won easily 5-1 against Norwich Exiles and look on course to clinch another back to back East title.

22nd March 2010 -Women 1's remain top of the pile with derby win

The Women's 1's beat Harleston 1-0 on Sunday and with Sevenoaks winning 3-2 the league title will be decided next weekend. Ipswich need to win and Sevenoaks need to win by scoring at least 5 more than Ipswich do . The 2's thrashed Long Sutton 8-0 and the 3's hammered Norwich Dragons 2's 7-1. Then on Sunday the 3's beat league leaders Watton 3-2. The 4's drew with Lowestoft 2's 2-2 and the 5's got a 3-0 walkover against Haverhill 2's at home.

The Men 1's got a vital 1-0 away win at Havering. The 2's probably recorded the surprise result of the day beating 3rd placed Harleston 2.s 2-1. The 3's though lost heavily 6-1 to City of Peterborough away, and the 4's conceded to Lowestoft Town. The Vets though marched on with a 7-2 win over Shefford and Sandy.

18th March 2010 -Women 1's face test

The Women's 1's face local Norfolk rivals Harleston on Sunday and with only goal difference keeping them at the top of the table the team know that only a good victory will do. The 2's are still chasing a top 2 finish and travel to Long Sutton. The 3's play Norwich Dragons 2's at home, the 4's Lowestoft 2's away and the 5's Haverhill 2's at home.

The Men 1's will be looking for a win away at Havering. The 2's face a tough game at home against Harleston 2.s The 3's play City of Peterborough away, the 4's play Lowestoft Town away and the Vets march on to another league title with a game against Shefford and Sandy.

18th March 2010 -Women Vets and U18 girls into National Cup finals

The Women's Vets reached the National Knockout Cup final with a good 2-1 victory over Woking. The team now play Teddington on 17th April at Old Loughts/

Matching the Vets are the U18 Girls who are also in the National finals. This time the Plate competition. Ipswich have won the title twice in recent years and will be keen to secure a record 3rd title.

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