100 juniors turned out last Sunday to play some hockey with all age groups mixed in which was super to see, the weather held out and the junior section was able to celebrate the end of a successful season in style at the Cubs new home!
Well done to all players and award recipients and of course to all our wonderful volunteers that make hockey happen!
More pictures from our Junior Awards & Fun Day!
A Mother’s Day of matches!
This Sunday saw 3 junior matches played in glorious sunshine and marking mother’s day with 3 fine results.
First up the u14 girls played Portsmouth away and came back with a 10-1 win which completed their season going 10 games unbeaten and winning their league. Well done Girls!
Back to Romsey for battle of the under 16s , both boys and girls played against Basingstoke and Andover respectively. Both matches were a spectacle that any neutral would have paid to watch! However if a Romsey supporter it was very tense at times and both teams gave their all in their last matches of the season.
There were goals, amazing saves, balls hitting posts and lots of cheering from some amazing supporters. In the end the final score in both games was 2-2
A fitting end to the season for all these teams and hopefully some Mums enjoyed too!
Well done all! 🏑☀️
Under 16 Boys Outclass Andover!
The under 16 boys started the new year with a solid win against Andover despite going behind after ten minutes.
The lads rolled their sleeves up and took the game to the opposition and turned a deficit into a 3-1 half time lead.
They continued the second half in the same manner and scored quickly to extend their lead.
The final scored finished 5-2 to Romsey.
The boys gave everything and deserved the win, a great team performance which outclassed the opposition and currently puts them top of their league.
Well done boys!
Goal scorers- Lorne T x2 , Freddie O , Rupert W , Owen S.
A sunny end to a strange season for the juniors!
The Juniors finished their season this week and finally we had some sunshine!
It has been a difficult and interrupted season but there was still some great hockey played and super individual performances.
A really big thank you to the circa 30 volunteers who help run the junior section, coaches , managers , umpires and assistants who without you we could not operate!
We hope for a more normal season next year and hope the children enjoyed receiving their medals for their great efforts this year.
Look out for updates on Teamo and I hope you all have a wonderful summer!
U16Bs share the spoils in Petersfield
This was an evenly fought match with both sides earning the well deserved draw.
The opposition started strongly with much of the early possession which led to two early goals. Romsey’s response was immediate. They attacked with vigour and finally got their reward late in the half. Lorne played a long ball from his own half to Tom who controlled with one touch and smashed the ball home and soon it was two. Jack M dribbled into the D and laid off to Ben who struck the ball home.
The second half was end to end stuff with Ollie making two fine saves and the defence of Will, Owen and Barry standing firm time and time again.
Late in the half Petersfield again scored two in the space of two attacks but that had the usual effect when Romsey, playing with the bare eleven stepping up another gear. Jack S created two chances before playing a lovely ball into Ellison, he nudged on to Lorne who neatly stabbed home.
Next it was Harry winning the ball in his own half and playing up to Ben, he danced into the D before being fouled to the ground . From a short corner Ben was fouled again, this time being awarded a penalty flick, that he coolly converted.
2019/20 Junior Awards
Junior training has started again this week and so we have taken the opportunity to present the awards for U10, U12, U14 and U16 Girls and Boys. Awards are give to the Player of the Season and to the Most Improved Player in each age group.
Santa joins in the Junior Christmas Fun Day
Over 50 members of the junior section and their families were joined by Father Christmas for a morning of fun and games at Romsey School.
7 teams made up of members from all age groups, coaches and parents played a 7 aside round robin tournament.
Hot chocolate and mince pies were served to maintain energy levels and everyone played in fine spirits to ensure that Santa will return on Christmas Eve to fill their stockings!
U16 Boys rocket past Basingstoke
U16s boys played Basingstoke boys on Sunday the 3rd of November. Push back was 12.30pm on a cloudy yet mild autumnal day.
Basingstoke who only had 10 players made a reasonable start pushing the ball through midfield well, however the Romsey defence marshalled by James F sniffed out early opportunities confidently.
Romsey used their numerical advantage and moved the ball about well with great passing from Lorne T, Ollie G, and Ewan M. Romsey spent most of the half on top and scored 4 great goals 2 for Barry H one for Lorne T and one for Ben H.
Romseys play had been excellent with the whole team moving the ball and working for each other allowing moments of individual skill to shine through from the likes of Ben H, Luke W and Harry G.
The second half started in the same vain and Romsey were on the attack again with great passing combinations through the team including great work out wide from Jack S, Owen S and Oliver N.
More goals followed at times it was impossible to keep up with the score but there were some super moves and finishes from Ben H, Luke W and Ollie G.
On the rare occasion Basingstoke attacked Ellison B and James F were there to snuff out the danger and get Romsey back on the attack again.
It was safe to say goal keeper Ollie H had one of his quieter matches!
Final score Romsey 10–1 Basingstoke
Man of the match Ben H – a constant threat
U16 Boys sail past Fleet
A great win for a bare 11 which consisted of at least 4 U15 players . With the younger players in the squad, the defence was packed with the experienced U16 players . James , Thomas and Ben holding the back line. Will R sweeping just in front . Oliie and Rupert holding the wings , with Ewan and Jack Sluman in the midfield . Jack M and Barry upfront . Oli in goal .
The game started off with Romsey holding Fleet back and attacking their half for least 15 min, which produced a few short corners . Fleet started to ramp up once their u15 subs arrived and started to gain some control in midfield . They got a few short corners which where well defended by the back line.
The second half started off with both sides gaining short corners but Romsey with the better opportunities from the counter attacks . It was from one these counter attacks that the only goal was scored . A pass from Ben through midfield to Barry .Barry’s shot was going wide but was deflected into goal by Jack S. With 10 minutes left the Romsey legs started to give , and the passing started to fade . But the midfield kept running despite being tired and the defence held on for clean sheet .
A great win for team that hasn’t played together .Great skills from the younger players for holding and moving the ball , and also to older U16s who played in new positions.