30th September 2004

Ladies face testing home game as Men aim for 2 in a row and Cup win.

After the high of the derby game of last weekend, Ipswich  Ladies 1's face a tough home game against old rivals Slough. With both teams keen to make an early impression on the league there is no doubt this will be a hard fought game.

The  Men's 1st team, will be looking to carry on from last weeks win with another victory over Bluehearts. With both sides involved in high scoring games it should prove to be an open game. On Sunday they travel South to play Old Whitgiftians in the Cup 2nd round.

The  Ladies 2's play their first derby game away to Chelmsford 2's and will be looking to keep up their winning start.. The  Men's 2's also fresh from a good win, play Long Sutton, who narrowly lost last weekend. 

The Ladies 3's face the students of UEA and will be wanting to bounce back from a disappointing loss last weekend but face a tough game against the students who beat local side Carlton Park 1-0.  The Men's 3's face a tough game against Spalding whom beat IES 10-2 last weekend . The Ladies 4's will be keen to get a game this weekend after last weeks opponents pulled out on Friday night. The face a  tough away game v Haverhill 2's who won 7-2 on Saturday. The Men's 4's will be looking for their first win as they play Waltham Forest.  The Men's 5's also looking for their first win face high scoring East London 2's whom won 8-0 last weekend.  Finally the Men's Vets face local rivals Harleston vets in what is normally a very good game.

After the high of last weeks results the top 2 sides will be looking to cement their good starts with another set of wins.

27th September 2004

Ladies get away draw in EHL Cup

Ipswich will play South Div 1side Horsham away on Sunday 17th October.

Horsham along with several other non EHL sides will be looking forward to testing themselves against a team from the top flight. 

Other interesting draws see Slough take on Woking, whom have Australian Olympic Gold medallist Nicky Hudson in their ranks and Doncaster facing Premier 2 side Loughborough Students.

27th September 2004

Derby games sees hat-trick of victories, as 4 is the magic number.

The top 2 sides in the Men's and Ladies section got of to the best possible starts with 4 victories, 3 of them against local rivals Harleston.

The top clash saw the Ladies 1's travel to Norfolk to tackle newly prompted Magpies, in a tight first 20 minutes it looked as if it would be a close game but Ipswich's extra experience and class at the top level eventually began to tell. Playing well in patch's the Suffolk side ran out comfortable 4-0 winners but know that they will have to step up their game next weekend as they face a tougher test in old rivals Slough.

The  Men's 1st team, who faced Magpies Men looked as if they would repeat the Ladies 4-0 win with 20 minutes to go but a few defense lapses saw their winning  score line pulled back to 4-3.

At home the Ladies 2's also scored 4 as they beat Norwich Union 4-3. A Lucy Philp hat-trick on of the highlights. The  Men's 2's completed the derby whitewash as they beat Magpies 2's 6-4.  

The Ladies 3's started with a very hard  away game against Braintree and went down 7-0. With over half of the team under 18 this was always going to be a hard game. The Men's 3's tasted defeat in their opening East Div 2 North game as they lost 3-0 to  Cambridge University 3's. The Ladies 4's started with a 3-0 win but unfortunately this was due to opponents  Mildenhall pulling out of the league.  The Men's 4's traveled to Southend to play their 2's and lost 4-2. Finally the Men's 5's also lost 4-2 to  Felixstowe 3's.

23rd September 2004

Derby games highlight of league action

With all league games starting this Saturday the club will see a full round of fixtures.  3 Ipswich teams will be playing local rivals Harleston Magpies on Saturday. 

The top clash sees the Ladies 1's travel to Norfolk to tackle newly prompted Magpies, with both sides keen to get a winning start to their campaign it is bound to be a tight match.  Their game is then followed by the Men's 1st team, who face Magpies Men in what always proves to be a passionate encounter.

At home the Ladies 2's face another newly prompted team in the shape of Norwich Union. The Men's 2's complete the derby games as they face Magpies 2's at home.  The Ladies 3's start with an away game against a tough Braintree side that is coached by ex-Ipswich 1st team player Emma Wooding. The Men's 3's, themselves prompted to East Div 2 North, will be starting against Cambridge University 3's. The Ladies 4's face Mildenhall at home, as the Men's 4's travel to Southend to play their 2's. Finally the Men's 5's start life in East Div 7 with a home game against Felixstowe 3's.

Good luck to all sides.

23rd September 2004

Gilliat-Smith gets England call up

New recruit Cath Gilliat-Smith has been selected for an England XI that will play the Australian Institute of Sport at Belle Vue in Manchester on 30 September 2004.

Congratulations and good luck.

20th September 2004

Men get Old Mid Whitgiftian's in Cup 2nd round

Ipswich have got an away draw in the EHL Cup, with the match to be played on Sunday 3rd October.

Their opponents have close links  to Trinity School, Croydon as their club was formed by old boys from the School. The team play in the 1st XI Hampshire -Surrey League.

20th September 2004

Countdown to league start

With only 5 days to go before the league starts all teams are working hard on final preparations.

With the addition of several new players throughout the club and with a new coaching structure all sides are keen to impress.

Spectators are welcome at all home games, please see the fixture list for venues and times

16th September 2004

Suffolk Junior Trials

If you are interested please get in touch with the trials organisers or just turn up! 

BOYS

Under 17 (i.e. Year 12 and below, boys born on or after 1.9.87)

The first matches are on November 7^th with a subsequent set of matches on November 28^th.  There will be trials at Woodbridge School on Thursday September 30^th from 5.30 pm until 7.00 pm and Monday October 4^th also from 5.30 pm until 7.00 pm.  Contact Richard Thorley (Manager/Coach) on 01473 602753 (h) or 01394 615069 (w) for further details.

Under 16 (ie Year 11 and below, boys born on or after 1.9.88)

The first matches are on October 17^th with a subsequent set of matches on November 14^th.  Contact Jon Cuff (Manager/Coach) on 01728 602342 (h) or 07815 892442 for further details.  We have already attempted to circulate details of the trial (which was due to take place at Framlingham College on Sunday September 19^th from 10.30 am until 1.00 pm) to all those who attended last year’s U15 trials.

Under 15 (ie Year 10 and below, boys born on or after 1.9.89)

The first matches are on November 7^th with a subsequent set of matches on November 28^th.  There will be a trial on Friday October 1^st at Tuddenham Road astro (formerly Ipswich Ladies), Ipswich from 6.00 pm until 9.00 pm.  Contact Ian Reed (Manager/Coach) on 01473 401138 (h) if you require further details.

Under 14 (ie Year 9 and below, boys born on or after 1.9.90)

The first matches are on October 3^rd with subsequent matches on October 17^th and November 14^th.  We have already attempted to circulate details of the first trial (which was due to take place at Ipswich School’s astro, Westwood, Constitution Hill, Ipswich on Sunday September 19^th from 10 am until 1 pm) to all those who attended last year’s U13 trials.  A second trial will take place at the same venue on Sunday September 26^th also from 10 am until 1 pm.  Contact Charles Farrow (Manager/Coach) on 07811 336895 for further details.

Under 13 (ie Year 8 and below, boys born on or after 1.9.91)

The tournament is not until April, but in view of the fixture congestion during the second half of the season the trials will again be held before Christmas.  There will be a preliminary trial on Sunday 7^th November from 10 am until 12 noon at Framlingham College.  The most promising players at this session will then be invited to a final trial on Thursday 11^th November from 6 pm until 8 pm, also at Framlingham.  Boys who played in last year’s U12 Suffolk squad should attend the second of these trials but not the first.  Contact Carlos Reynell (Manager/Coach) on 01728 685170 (h) or 07799 620824 for further details.   

Under 12 (ie Year 7 and below, boys born on or after 1.9.92)

The tournament is in April – as yet we do not have a confirmed date.  There will be a preliminary trial at Woodbridge School on Sunday January 16^th 2005 from 10 am until 1 pm.  All those interested are asked to attend this trial, including those invited to play for last year’s U11s.  Contact Richard Thorley (Manager/Coach) on 01473 602753 (h) or 01394 615069 (w) for further details.

The Under 11 boys have a tournament in March.  The squad will be picked by invitation (based on discussions with school/club managers and performances in the mini hockey championships).  In Suffolk we have decided to start trials at under 12 – we feel that open trials at under 11 are not appropriate.

GIRLS

Note that for Suffolk squads the qualifying dates are different from those for boys, being by calendar years and not by school years.

Under 17 (girls born on or after 1.1.88)

The first matches are on November 7^th with subsequent sets of matches on December 12^th and February 6^th.  There will be a trial on Friday September 24^th at Tuddenham Road astro (formerly Ipswich Ladies), Ipswich from 8 pm until 10 pm, and a second trial on Friday October 1^st at Copleston School astro, Ipswich, also from 8pm until 10 pm.  Contact Avril and John Adams (Manager/Coach) on 01394 282766 (h) for further details.

Under 15 (girls born on or after 1.1.90)

The first matches are on November 7^th with subsequent sets of matches on December 12^th and February 6^th.  We have already attempted to circulate details of the first trial (which was due to take place on Friday September 17^th at Tuddenham Road astro (formerly Ipswich Ladies), Ipswich from 6 pm until 8 pm) to all those who attended last year’s U14 trials.  A second trial will take place at the same venue on Friday September 24^th also from 6 pm until 8.30 pm.  Contact Peter Glading (Manager/Coach) on 01473 780474 (h) for further details.

Under 14 (girls born on or after 1.1.91)

The first matches are on November 28^th with subsequent sets of matches on January 30^th and March 6^th.  There will be trials at Gainsborough Sports Centre, Ipswich on three Fridays – October 15^th and 22^nd and November 5^th, all from 7 pm until 8.30 pm.  Contact Alex Bond (Manager/Coach) on 07760 166977 for further details.

Under 13 (girls born on or after 1.1.92)

The first matches are on November 28^th with subsequent sets of matches on January 30^th and March 6^th.  There will be trials at Framlingham College on Friday 8^th and Friday 15^th October, both from 7 pm until 8.30 pm.  Contact David Brook (Manager/Coach) on 01728 638014 (h) for further details.

Yours sincerely,

David Walsh

Secretary, Suffolk Schools Hockey Association 

dfw@ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk

01473 688503 h, 01473 408303 w, 07947 051223 m

6th September 2004

Ipswich sign 2 new International players

Ipswich are pleased to announce the signing of  England U21 GK Becky Duggan and  England player Cathy Gilliat-Smith for the 2004-2005 season.

Becky joins from Div 1 side Woking and is regarded by many as the most promising GK talent in the country.

While rising star Cathy joins from local rivals Chelmsford and brings with her an impressive goal scoring record that saw her finish 3rd highest goal scorer in the National Premier League last season.

Ipswich's league season starts with an away game at newly promoted Harleston on sat 25th September @ 12.30pm.

6th September 2004

Club Day

Thanks to all who turned up and helped on a VERY hot Club day. Big thanks to Fiona Shaw for doing all the hard work of planning the day, Margaret for organising the food and to Amanda Little for being the BBQ queen. Also thanks to Pete Gladding and Mary baker for umpiring.

Thanks also to Richard Pittaway and his band of helpers for their usual sterling work with the Juniors with over 60 juniors at the morning session the season looks very promising.

6th September 2004

Thompson and Lister re-unite to lead team forward

While most teams are grateful to have one highly regarded coach, Ipswich Lades 1st team are overjoyed to be able to have 2.

The highly experienced Nick Thompson and Sandie Lister are back as a coaching partnership with Ipswich Ladies 1st team for the 2004-2005 season.

Both coaches having been working hard with the squad over the summer and are looking forward to the league action starting at the end of September.

6th September 2004

Club Sweatshirts now available

We have a limited amount of Club Sweatshirts available to buy from Henley road reception.

They are priced at £17 each and are Navy Fruit of the Loom half zip sweatshirts, with Ipswich Hockey Club embroidered on the front and Ipswich printed on the back. Sixes are Small, Medium, Large and X-large.

Please note these are available on a first come first served basis and the popular sizes are going fast.