Results: S. Anselm’s gained 1st place and are through to the National Finals representing the North Division.
Match results:
V Terra Nova WON 12 – 0
V Prestfelde WON 10 – 2
V St. Hughs WON 16 – 1
V Ranby WON 11 – 2
V Bromsgrove WON 6 – 1
V Rockport WON 9 – 1
V Witham Hall WON 10 – 4
V Foremarke Hall Drew 8 – 8
V St Mary’s Hall WON 10 – 3
The minibus was rocking into the Worksop College Car Park with M People – “Proud” playing loud and clear! The U13A team were well on their way to feeling motivated and ready for action. Apart from Nancy J asking Mrs Northcott to turn the music down after the 25th time of the same song!! On a serious note, the U13 side were focussed and determined to play the best netball of their prep school career and we were all excited to see it. We were not disappointed. Having seen the team in action throughout the tournament they were impressive in their attacking play, defensively strong and tight, shots were sinking in one after another and the S. Anselm’s players worked tirelessly off the ball. I find it impossible to talk about each match due to the fact that throughout the whole tournament the 8 woman team worked cohesively and confidently. We saw outstanding performances particularly against Ranby, Bromsgrove and Witham Hall. The team got stronger as the opposition got stronger. It was a pleasure to see all training skills and tactics coming to life with flair and confidence. I would like to highlight key words for each player of which I am very proud of.
Mnemonic :SPLENDID
Fleur G (GS) Successful shots (Calm in movement and calm with shots on goal played with accuracy and confidence)
Georgina H (GA) Pressure play (outstanding in court play and shooting circle against tough defence. Handles pressure well, careful with her choice of tactic in attack and shooting circle.)
Nancy J ( WA) Losing is not an option ( Constantly works on winning the ball, winning space on court and being hungry for the ball with intention to win).
Georgia R-S(C ) Excellence ( in every way, as the key linkage player on court,
Excellent in attack, out of defence and works tirelessly on and off the ball)
Millie C (WD) No nonsense ( marks the opposition tightly and controls the centre court well, ensures that the ball is accurately sent to attack with confidence and strength)
Poppy M ( GA, GD) Determination ( 100% commitment on and off the ball. Hungry for the ball with constant pressurising on the opposition in every way)
Emily G-P (GD) Interception and Inspiration ( times the interception to perfection, defensively confident and inspires her team continuously!)
Charlotte P ( GK) Domination ( The best GK I have ever worked with at U13 level. Defends hard, marks her opponent out of position, wins the ball with confidence).
I would like to thank the team for working so hard and for performing brilliantly at the Regional IAPS
Tournament. All players have listened to key advice and displayed their skill and teamwork
throughout the whole tournament ( 9 matches!). I am so proud of the team in their support for each
other, rising to the challenge and for their fine performance of netball. A truly memorable day. We do
have a tough weekend ahead of us, however if we continue with our determination and coping under
pressure, I am confident that the team will be once again successful. So much ahead of us girls – it is
there for the taking. Good Luck at the IAPS National Finals – Mrs Brailich and myself are very much
looking forward to it. I will make sure that I bring M People – “Proud song” with us……… Don’t
worry Nancy, Brighton is only 5 hours away !!!!!! MPN
Posted on
Fri, March 5, 2010
by MAC