Netball: Review for 2005-06
U11A
The U11A team members played their hearts out against schools from as far away as Hampshire. They must be congratulated on their fighting spirit, and their near victory in the Cobham Hall tournament where they lost 3-5 in the final. There were always 11 players in contention for the seven starting places, and I have to confess that the constant changes were probably detrimental to team performances in crucial matches but all the girls deserved their opportunity to play.
Sophie Capewell, Amy Sommerville and Stephanie Bryant played important roles, and scored 141 goals between them! Nicola Wilkinson was an inspiring centre, and one of only two players to keep her position for the whole season. Bethan Jones, Emma Vickery, Lily Loveland and Katie Brauer worked tirelessly in mid-court to set up attack, and move the ball out of defence. Olivia Harbig and Victoria Estlin defended well in the circle, and Hattie Grant proved to be excellent at intercepting the ball, and was the other player whose selection was never in doubt.
U11B
The U11Bs won half of their matches, but nine of their 20 matches were against A teams or older girls. They should be proud of their achievements, particularly finishing as runners-up in the St Michael's B tournament where they stormed through their section, scoring 12 goals and conceding only three. Lucy Reeve-Wing, Daina Clifford, Alice Taylor, Lily Richards, Georgia Nokes and Lucy Kerr formed the backbone of this team and all of them developed their skills and positional awareness as the season progressed. These players are very good indeed, and should be welcomed at team trials in their new schools.
U11C and U11D
The U11C and D teams enjoyed nine matches between them and seemed to have a lot of fun on court. They played some tough matches with mixed results and generally worked well. This year group has always been very strong, and players such as Charlotte Looker, Kate Yandle, Amy Stables, Katharine Scott, Tabitha Clarke, Tabitha Wildi, Jessica Vine, Emily Harrison and Sophie Marjoribanks certainly have the ability to play at B team level against most schools we play. Other girls who have played netball for school teams this year are Bronwen Lambert, Victoria Miles, Georgie Abbs, Bella Miles, Alice Thompson, Emma Pearce and AbigaiI McCarthy.
U10A
The U10A team had a very good season and only lost three of their 26 matches, and all three losses by just one goal! They were clear winners of the Kent College tournament scoring 30 goals, and conceding only two. At the Ryde School tournament they were 3rd, and missed out on the chance to play in the semi-finals of the Walthamstow Hall tournament by the narrowest of margins. After a shaky start on the shooting front, it was discovered that Imogen Goring, Holly Lines, Nia Lewis and Natasha Brandt could all score goals. Natasha Farrant, Mary Ellis and Louisa Bryant played super netball in the mid-court area, and Beth Freeman, together with Anna Wetton, took up defensive positions where they played solid netball to dispossess teams with un-nerving ease! This team is as keen as ever, and eager to learn set pieces and system play. We look forward to next year, where these girls will play as the senior team representing Derwent Lodge in tournaments all over the South East.
U10B, C and D
The U10B team achieved a good set of results and enjoyed their ten matches. They are a very nice team who work hard for each other and show appreciation for good skill from their own team, as well as from the opposition. Players to mention are Alex Young, and Clemmie Watkins who have both demonstrated a high level of skill on court. Pleasing wins have been achieved against some strong local schools, and the girls should enjoy playing an increased number of fixtures and tournaments next year. It has been almost impossible to get straight C and D team matches against other schools, as not many schools run teams at this level. Our girls have therefore ended up playing teams who on paper are not true C or D teams, but apart from matches against one local school, fixtures have been keenly fought with close scorelines. These matches have been very exciting and the girls have demonstrated just how much they have learned about netball. All players must be congratulated for their effort, but Rachel Collie, Elisabeth Harding, Emma Smith and Emily Thompson have shown great improvement this year on court.
U9 teams
The U9A team has yet to 'take-off' in my opinion. They have some very good players and were beginning to settle down and find form towards the end of the season. They have much to learn, but could be a super team if they continue to work hard and sensibly. Hannah Capewell and Lily Wadsworth have scored some nice goals, and look promising in the circle. Emma Gull, Laura Beaman, Abi Leach, Rowena Maitland, Annabel Estlin and Scarlett Sullivan have been the other regular A team players this year. The U9B team struggled at the beginning of the season, but pulled their socks up to achieve some impressive wins in the Lent Term. This team contains some players who are keen for promotion, and I am certain that some of them will finally settle into the A team next year. Players who have impressed me with their progress are Elizabeth Verrell, Sarah Decoine, Amber Hall and Ashani Patel. The U9C team won both their matches with Georgina Hawkes, Natasha Haftke and Hope Lambert showing good form. In the D team, Niamh Fenton is the rising star!
U8 teams
The U8A team is unbeaten in five matches and show tremendous promise for the future. The girls involved play exceptionally well for their age, not only in netball, but in all other competitive sports. Names to watch out for are Hannah Kinsey, Mia Smith, Sydnie Hodgkins and Charis Heim, together with Holly McNicoll, Alexandra Skeath, Eliza macLachlan, Annie Cassidy and Alex Drewe. Daisy Loveland, Madeleine Davies, Zarina Hewett, Clara Berkley, Katie McNab and Jemima Wildi have also shown tremendous progress and enthusiasm during the year. As far as I know Derwent Lodge has the largest number of girls in Year Three of any school we play, and getting fixtures for all players will be a big problem in future years, however, it is my hope that all girls will be given at least one opportunity to play for their school in Year Four.
The U11A team members played their hearts out against schools from as far away as Hampshire. They must be congratulated on their fighting spirit, and their near victory in the Cobham Hall tournament where they lost 3-5 in the final. There were always 11 players in contention for the seven starting places, and I have to confess that the constant changes were probably detrimental to team performances in crucial matches but all the girls deserved their opportunity to play.
Sophie Capewell, Amy Sommerville and Stephanie Bryant played important roles, and scored 141 goals between them! Nicola Wilkinson was an inspiring centre, and one of only two players to keep her position for the whole season. Bethan Jones, Emma Vickery, Lily Loveland and Katie Brauer worked tirelessly in mid-court to set up attack, and move the ball out of defence. Olivia Harbig and Victoria Estlin defended well in the circle, and Hattie Grant proved to be excellent at intercepting the ball, and was the other player whose selection was never in doubt.
U11B
The U11Bs won half of their matches, but nine of their 20 matches were against A teams or older girls. They should be proud of their achievements, particularly finishing as runners-up in the St Michael's B tournament where they stormed through their section, scoring 12 goals and conceding only three. Lucy Reeve-Wing, Daina Clifford, Alice Taylor, Lily Richards, Georgia Nokes and Lucy Kerr formed the backbone of this team and all of them developed their skills and positional awareness as the season progressed. These players are very good indeed, and should be welcomed at team trials in their new schools.
U11C and U11D
The U11C and D teams enjoyed nine matches between them and seemed to have a lot of fun on court. They played some tough matches with mixed results and generally worked well. This year group has always been very strong, and players such as Charlotte Looker, Kate Yandle, Amy Stables, Katharine Scott, Tabitha Clarke, Tabitha Wildi, Jessica Vine, Emily Harrison and Sophie Marjoribanks certainly have the ability to play at B team level against most schools we play. Other girls who have played netball for school teams this year are Bronwen Lambert, Victoria Miles, Georgie Abbs, Bella Miles, Alice Thompson, Emma Pearce and AbigaiI McCarthy.
U10A
The U10A team had a very good season and only lost three of their 26 matches, and all three losses by just one goal! They were clear winners of the Kent College tournament scoring 30 goals, and conceding only two. At the Ryde School tournament they were 3rd, and missed out on the chance to play in the semi-finals of the Walthamstow Hall tournament by the narrowest of margins. After a shaky start on the shooting front, it was discovered that Imogen Goring, Holly Lines, Nia Lewis and Natasha Brandt could all score goals. Natasha Farrant, Mary Ellis and Louisa Bryant played super netball in the mid-court area, and Beth Freeman, together with Anna Wetton, took up defensive positions where they played solid netball to dispossess teams with un-nerving ease! This team is as keen as ever, and eager to learn set pieces and system play. We look forward to next year, where these girls will play as the senior team representing Derwent Lodge in tournaments all over the South East.
U10B, C and D
The U10B team achieved a good set of results and enjoyed their ten matches. They are a very nice team who work hard for each other and show appreciation for good skill from their own team, as well as from the opposition. Players to mention are Alex Young, and Clemmie Watkins who have both demonstrated a high level of skill on court. Pleasing wins have been achieved against some strong local schools, and the girls should enjoy playing an increased number of fixtures and tournaments next year. It has been almost impossible to get straight C and D team matches against other schools, as not many schools run teams at this level. Our girls have therefore ended up playing teams who on paper are not true C or D teams, but apart from matches against one local school, fixtures have been keenly fought with close scorelines. These matches have been very exciting and the girls have demonstrated just how much they have learned about netball. All players must be congratulated for their effort, but Rachel Collie, Elisabeth Harding, Emma Smith and Emily Thompson have shown great improvement this year on court.
U9 teams
The U9A team has yet to 'take-off' in my opinion. They have some very good players and were beginning to settle down and find form towards the end of the season. They have much to learn, but could be a super team if they continue to work hard and sensibly. Hannah Capewell and Lily Wadsworth have scored some nice goals, and look promising in the circle. Emma Gull, Laura Beaman, Abi Leach, Rowena Maitland, Annabel Estlin and Scarlett Sullivan have been the other regular A team players this year. The U9B team struggled at the beginning of the season, but pulled their socks up to achieve some impressive wins in the Lent Term. This team contains some players who are keen for promotion, and I am certain that some of them will finally settle into the A team next year. Players who have impressed me with their progress are Elizabeth Verrell, Sarah Decoine, Amber Hall and Ashani Patel. The U9C team won both their matches with Georgina Hawkes, Natasha Haftke and Hope Lambert showing good form. In the D team, Niamh Fenton is the rising star!
U8 teams
The U8A team is unbeaten in five matches and show tremendous promise for the future. The girls involved play exceptionally well for their age, not only in netball, but in all other competitive sports. Names to watch out for are Hannah Kinsey, Mia Smith, Sydnie Hodgkins and Charis Heim, together with Holly McNicoll, Alexandra Skeath, Eliza macLachlan, Annie Cassidy and Alex Drewe. Daisy Loveland, Madeleine Davies, Zarina Hewett, Clara Berkley, Katie McNab and Jemima Wildi have also shown tremendous progress and enthusiasm during the year. As far as I know Derwent Lodge has the largest number of girls in Year Three of any school we play, and getting fixtures for all players will be a big problem in future years, however, it is my hope that all girls will be given at least one opportunity to play for their school in Year Four.
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