Regional Round-up I May 27

GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE

Esperance

The Esperance Hockey Association Junior Challenge Cup will be played this weekend and promises exciting hockey entertainment for all to enjoy.

The Under-17 match looks to be a spectacle, the two teams in the match only decided last week, due to a close top four in their local competition.

Fans are encouraged to go down, buy a fundraiser ‘sausage sizzle’ and support their favourite local sides.

Kalgoorlie

Mines Hockey Club product Tess Rowling has been displaying her goalkeeping talent at the top level, after playing in the past three rounds of the All Flags Premier League.

She was brought in to replace current Hockeyroos goalkeeper Aleisha Power, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury.

For the full story on Tess in the All Flags Premier League, please click here.

GREAT SOUTHERN

Upper Great Southern – Narrogin and Surrounds

Narrogin’s Sportspower A Grade competitions remain interesting, with men’s side Warriors yet to break their winning streak, and Wagin women’s side looking strong with four wins from five matches. 

Lower Great Southern – Albany and Surrounds

Spencer Park men’s A-Grade side held their spot on top of the ladder, with a 2-0 win over Vikings.

Four of the five matches Spencer Park have played have been wins, and the remaining match was a draw.

Manypeaks men now sit comfortably in second position, after the side defeat North Albany in a huge 5-0 win, however a very different score in the women’s match between the two, when North Albany got 4-0 up on Manypeaks.

The Spencer Park women’s side were able to get the upper hand on Mount Barker, in the A-Grade clash, resulting in a 1-0 win for the home team.

MID WEST 

Geraldton

Casuals’ defender Kip Allen joined his two brothers Rhys (308 games) and Brent (268 games) in the ‘200 club’ when he played his 200^th A Grade game in Geraldton at the weekend.

All three of the brothers have been integral members of the Casuals team for more than 15 years and despite all having stints away from their hometown, between them they have won 15 A-Grade premierships.

The brothers have also contributed to the club and Geraldton Hockey Association with umpiring, coaching, being members of committees and fundraising.

Adding to the importance of the Allen family to the club, dad Craig, has been the A-Grade team manager for many years, and mum Jenny, is an avid supporter.

SOUTH WEST

Bunbury

In the South West Hockey League, Marist Hockey Club’s women’s side saw its first defeat for the season, when a closely-fought match with Associates resulted in a 1-0 loss.

The result brings the side down into second place in the standings behind Boyanup, who is on equal points, but a higher goal difference.

Marist Hockey Club men’s side is still yet to face defeat, after they had a big 5-0 win over Associates, and this weekend are scheduled to play fourth-placed Exies, who have just one win from five matches.

WHEATBELT 

Northam

Northam is set to host the Wheatbelt Festival of Hockey on Saturday with the huge day including an All Flags Premier League match, coaching clinics and umpire briefings.

The festival of hockey begins in the morning with coaching clinics for locals of all ages and abilities, before the highlight match of the day being played between Old Guildfordians and WASPs.

Full schedule of events:

• 10:30am-11:15am – Primary School Student Clinic
• 11:15am-11:30am – Skills Challenge (All ages/abilities)
• 11:30am-12:15pm – High School Student Clinic
• 12:30pm-1:30pm Umpire Briefing and Q&A
• 2:00pm ALL FLAGS PREMIER LEAGUE – OLD GUILDFORDIANS MUNDARING HOCKEY CLUB V WASPs HOCKEY CLUB
• 3:30pm PREMIER DIVISION 3 – OLD GUILDFORDIANS MUNDARING HOCKEY CLUB V WASPs

Bencubbin

Bencubbin Hockey Club stalwart Rebecca Watson was able to achieve an incredible milestone last weekend, when she played her 200^th match for Bencubbin. The side plays in the Central Wheatbelt Ladies Hockey Association competition and was able to grab a 1-0 win against Beacon.