North Down seconds have been firmly established in the top junior Ulster hockey league now for six seasons but it never gets any easier as evidenced last Saturday when they hosted a top notch Cookstown second eleven at Comber Leisure Centre in which proved to be an entertaining game. Both teams started in attacking form…
Boys Under 11s report. On an almost warm day at Hinch both (yes 2 teams!) teams had a great day of hockey. Some great skills on show and both teams had some really great results against tough opposition. Thanks to NDHC for their support, Claire and Jonny Smyth for the photos and to the parents…
Last Saturday North Down thirds made the long journey to take on the top of the Junior Four league leaders Raphoe seconds. After winning the toss they started well, gaining possession and playing around the strong Raphoe forwards with beautiful 1-2 passes down the left wing. The North Down ladies dominated the first quarter, finally…
North Down seconds hosted Castle seconds in the league last Saturday. It was a quick start from the Comber girls who had the majority of possession early on, working the ball quickly around the Castle half and winning a short corner. Judith Orr pulled the ball out to Megan Murray who struck from the top…
The week 5 (or is it is it 6?) in the first reign of Dalzell The Dark’s 2s turn up for a brutal beating at the hands of the table topping mirth-repelling social grenades of Cookstown 2s only to save the Sizzlers the bother and administer some self harm in the shape of a half-centenarian…
Following on from requests to assist developing umpires within Clubs, Ulster Hockey in partnership with the Umpires Committee have arranged a number of workshops in November across the province. The purpose of the workshops is to offer support and guidance to all club umpires, no matter at what level, in order to assist, develop their…
The first eleven have been drawn at home against Belfast Harlequins in the next round of the Irish Trophy to be played on 6 November.
Newry put aside their disappointment at having to postpone the previous weeks Premier League fixture citing Covid infections and were entertained at Comber Leisure Centre last Saturday in the first round of the Irish Trophy. North Down ran out comfortable winners by 4-2. North Down got the perfect start when Harry Templeton played a perfect…
Last Saturday North Down thirds hosted Priorians seconds at Regent HS. Both teams started strongly with North Down applying the pressure early on. Throughout the first half the home team had plenty of chances to get on the scoreboard. The visiting defence were quick to clear the ball but were put under pressure by Judith Orr,…
A local derby is always interesting and last Saturday North Down ladies 5ths played Ards ladies 4ths away at Londonderry Park. Unfortunately in the first two minutes the North Down captain Maxine Taylor was on the receiving end of an Ards stick right across her cheek and fell to the ground in front of the…