Sussex Round of The National Schools U19 Netball Tournament held on at Roedean School
Worthing Colleges netball team took to the courts at Roedean on an extremely windy day, the conditions not helping quality netball. The U19 tournament was a round robin with the girls due to play 10 games, with the majority of entries coming from the private sector. The morning started with a game against Hurstpierpoint College where the girls won 6-2, this was a great start to the day as Hurst were one of the favourites. The second game was Roedean, who had the advantage of home venue, Worthing were absolutely on fire and trounced Roedean 13-1. By this point all 9 of the squad had played. Collyers were next opponents to be brushed aside as Worthing continued in magnificient form wining 9-1 – both the attack and defence playing well. Bhasvic were the next opponents and this game proved to be the toughest of the day. The wind had really got up and the shooters were finding conditions extremely difficult, with the ball just hanging in the air and not even touching the net. The girls hung in to win 3-2. Ardingly College were beaten 2-1 in conditions that made playing netball near on impossible. Moira House withdrew from the competition part way through the day so there was no game to play. St Bedes were the next opponents in the howling wind where the wind again made life so difficult however the girls came through 3-1 winners, Imberhorne from East Grinstead who prior to the game had only lost one proved to be quite tough opposition but their shooters failed to score and Worthing won 3-0.
The next game was interesting as Worthing College face Mayfield away in the semi final of the County Cup. The wind dropped slightly and the shooters had a chance, the defense was strong and centre court worked tirelessly Worthing won 10-2. By now we knew we had won the competition however Brighton College were still to be played. The girls wanted to win it with 100% record and Brighton wanted revenge for the County Cup defeat and for the first time in the tournament Worthing were behind in a game. Rallying call at half time and the girls won 5-4.
Worthing go to the Regional Championship on 28 Jan at The G4S Netball Centre at East Grinstead as Sussex Champions, Hurstpierpoint as runners up.
An excellent squad performance, everyone playing their part in the 9 man squad.
Team: Mele Jackson, Mele Stubbs, Vicky Bowles, Vikki Mayne, Sarah Uncles, Anna Van Eevelt, Katy Finlay, Katie Pearcy and Emily Begley.
Wednesday 30 November 2011
Monday 28 November 2011
Hallsy's Weekly Look Around the Academy
At the halfway stage of the England Colleges' Premier National League season the Men's Football Performance Programme 1st XI are still top by two points with a game in hand after a hard fought 2-0 win away at AFC Wimbledon. The match was played at Walton Casuals FC and after a scoreless first half the home side piled on the pressure and should have taken the lead, however Worthing stuck to their task and kept their shape well, which allowed them to counter attack effectively for Lee Mottershead to open the scoring. The win was secured through a Nathan Webster free kick with 10 minutes remaining. The 2nd XI were in BCS Performance League action and it was a top of the table clash against South Downs College of Portsmouth. Despite Worthing dominating possession they failed to convert the chances made, which South Downs capitalised on this to take the lead from a looping volley. Worthing continued to press, but to no avail and two individual mistakes when pushing for the equaliser cost Worthing dear, which resulted in a 3-0 scoreline to South Downs.
The Netball Performance Programme continued their excellent form in all competitions by progressing into the next round of the British Colleges' Sport Cup defeating Godalming College 50-36 at Worthing College. Coach Tina Price hailed her squads work ethic as mental toughness, which they would need to take into the County stage of the National Colleges' Netball Finals at Roedean.
The Women's Football Performance Programme had a mixed set of fortunes this week as the 1st XI seemed to have a hangover after their excellent win at Filton the previous week. Worthing came up against a very strong and physical Colchester United FC, who ended up 6-0 winners at the match played at Wick FC. The 2nd XI continued their excellent run of form with a comprehensive 4-0 win against local rivals Chichester College in the British Colleges' Sport League Division One at Worthing College.
The Rugby Performance Programme were in Friendly action this week for an Under 19's fixture away to Bicton Park College of Swanage. Despite a very even start to the match Worthing's quality eventually shone through to end up winning 48-5. Lewis Maslen and Barney Lyons both touched down twice, Charlie Spring, Dec Peake, Pat White and full pitch run by Sam Bath were also try scorers. Nick White kicked four conversions to complete the scoring. On Sunday Performance squad members Brad Parker, Charlie Watts, Dec Peake, Pat White and Elliott Luke all played and were a major part of the South East teams performance who defeated the Midlands 55-13 in the final British Colleges' selection match at Gloucester University on Sunday. They will learn their fate later on this week.
Onwards & Upwards,
Hallsy
The Netball Performance Programme continued their excellent form in all competitions by progressing into the next round of the British Colleges' Sport Cup defeating Godalming College 50-36 at Worthing College. Coach Tina Price hailed her squads work ethic as mental toughness, which they would need to take into the County stage of the National Colleges' Netball Finals at Roedean.
The Women's Football Performance Programme had a mixed set of fortunes this week as the 1st XI seemed to have a hangover after their excellent win at Filton the previous week. Worthing came up against a very strong and physical Colchester United FC, who ended up 6-0 winners at the match played at Wick FC. The 2nd XI continued their excellent run of form with a comprehensive 4-0 win against local rivals Chichester College in the British Colleges' Sport League Division One at Worthing College.
The Rugby Performance Programme were in Friendly action this week for an Under 19's fixture away to Bicton Park College of Swanage. Despite a very even start to the match Worthing's quality eventually shone through to end up winning 48-5. Lewis Maslen and Barney Lyons both touched down twice, Charlie Spring, Dec Peake, Pat White and full pitch run by Sam Bath were also try scorers. Nick White kicked four conversions to complete the scoring. On Sunday Performance squad members Brad Parker, Charlie Watts, Dec Peake, Pat White and Elliott Luke all played and were a major part of the South East teams performance who defeated the Midlands 55-13 in the final British Colleges' selection match at Gloucester University on Sunday. They will learn their fate later on this week.
Onwards & Upwards,
Hallsy
Sunday 20 November 2011
Hallsy's Weekly Look Around the Academy
All Worthing College Sport Performance Programmes contributed to "Golden Wednesday" with all squads being successful in their respective disciplines. Arguably the biggest result was from the Women's Football Performance Programme where they defeated the well renowned and National Champions for the last two seasons Filton College (Bristol Academy FC) 2-0 at Bristol. Filton boasted squad members who had played for Bristol, who were runners up in last seasons FA Cup, as well as having UEFA Women's Champions League experience. This did not daunt Worthing, who soaked up Filton's possession and broke effectively. Lucy Somes opened the scoring and the win was sealed with a Darcey James curling free kick, which found the top corner. Worthing Colleges' performance was described by coach Mike Bridges as "outstanding" and this was reinforced by the watch Bristol Academy (Women's Premier League) manager, who praised Worthing for their team ethic and whole performance over the 90 minutes.
The Men's Football Performance Programme 1st XI were back in action at Arundel FC as they entertained Lancing College in a re-arranged County Cup last 16 fixture. Worthing took a foothold in the game as early as the first minute, with Joe Warner opening the scoring after a Dave O'Callaghan through ball. Two more goals were added before half time. Ryan Quirke cross was converted by a covering defender and a Jon Watkins header took the tie out of the visitors reach. The second half only saw one more goal, which came from a well worked corner, converted by defender Dan Heward making the final score 4-0. This now sets up a quarter final tie against Steyning on December 7th. The 2nd XI continued their fine BCS Performance League form with an impressive 2-0 away win against Merrist Wood's 1st XI. The goals came from Matt Hardman & Jared Rance. This now pushes Worthing into second place in the league with a top of the table clash against South Downs College of Portsmouth coming up next.
The Rugby Development Programme were also away to Merrist Wood College and they too came away with a win. Tries from Ryan Mullen (2), Nick White, Ed Cosgrove, Gage Pestridge and Declan Dixon, with White kicking four conversions made the final score 38-21 to Worthing.
With no Brighton League or 1st team fixtures the Netball Performance Programme's 2nd team took on Sussex Downs of Lewes in the last 16 of the County Cup. Worthing really stepped up their game in the 2nd and 3rd quarters with some solid defending and ruthless shooting, which led to a final score of 26-15 to Worthing, who will now take on Hurstpierpoint 1st team in the quarter finals prompting coach Tina Price to say that "this match will be a test to show how far the girls have developed this season."
The Basketball Performance Programme were again in Sussex League action this week and they were looking to add to their impressive victory the week before when taking on Buckswood School. Worthing really took the game to their opponents after a tense first quarter, but in the end were comfortable 80-45 winners. Harry Melvin top scored for Worthing with 19 points on the day.
In addition to this weeks league and cup fixtures some of the Performance Programmes took part in the British Colleges' Regional Tournaments. The Netball Performance Programme just missed out on qualifying for their finals after narrowly losing out to Barton Pevril College 16-12 in their final match at the Surrey Sports Park. Both Men's and Women's Football Performance Programmes took part in their respective 5-a-side tournaments at the Southampton Goals Centre. The Women's Performance Programme got to the semi finals, where they were narrowly defeated by eventual winners Kingston College 2-1. The Men's Performance Programme were superb all day. After getting through their group they defeated Chichester College (2-1) in the Round of 16, they comprehensively beat Brockenhurst College (5-1) in the last 8. This set up a semi final against a very strong Tauntons College from Southampton. The tie ended 0-0, so penalty kicks were to decide the finalists. Worthing came through 2-1. In the final the against Itchen College of Southampton the quality of the play was high and again it went to penalties after a 1-1 scoreline. Unfortunately it was Worthing's turn to lose out in sudden death 4-3 on penalties. Despite defeat at the last hurdle coach Dave Hall was "extremely proud of the players efforts, who were all superb on the day, even though losing on penalties is agonising the players thoroughly enjoyed expressing themselves in the smaller version of the game."
Onwards & Upwards,
Hallsy
The Men's Football Performance Programme 1st XI were back in action at Arundel FC as they entertained Lancing College in a re-arranged County Cup last 16 fixture. Worthing took a foothold in the game as early as the first minute, with Joe Warner opening the scoring after a Dave O'Callaghan through ball. Two more goals were added before half time. Ryan Quirke cross was converted by a covering defender and a Jon Watkins header took the tie out of the visitors reach. The second half only saw one more goal, which came from a well worked corner, converted by defender Dan Heward making the final score 4-0. This now sets up a quarter final tie against Steyning on December 7th. The 2nd XI continued their fine BCS Performance League form with an impressive 2-0 away win against Merrist Wood's 1st XI. The goals came from Matt Hardman & Jared Rance. This now pushes Worthing into second place in the league with a top of the table clash against South Downs College of Portsmouth coming up next.
The Rugby Development Programme were also away to Merrist Wood College and they too came away with a win. Tries from Ryan Mullen (2), Nick White, Ed Cosgrove, Gage Pestridge and Declan Dixon, with White kicking four conversions made the final score 38-21 to Worthing.
With no Brighton League or 1st team fixtures the Netball Performance Programme's 2nd team took on Sussex Downs of Lewes in the last 16 of the County Cup. Worthing really stepped up their game in the 2nd and 3rd quarters with some solid defending and ruthless shooting, which led to a final score of 26-15 to Worthing, who will now take on Hurstpierpoint 1st team in the quarter finals prompting coach Tina Price to say that "this match will be a test to show how far the girls have developed this season."
The Basketball Performance Programme were again in Sussex League action this week and they were looking to add to their impressive victory the week before when taking on Buckswood School. Worthing really took the game to their opponents after a tense first quarter, but in the end were comfortable 80-45 winners. Harry Melvin top scored for Worthing with 19 points on the day.
In addition to this weeks league and cup fixtures some of the Performance Programmes took part in the British Colleges' Regional Tournaments. The Netball Performance Programme just missed out on qualifying for their finals after narrowly losing out to Barton Pevril College 16-12 in their final match at the Surrey Sports Park. Both Men's and Women's Football Performance Programmes took part in their respective 5-a-side tournaments at the Southampton Goals Centre. The Women's Performance Programme got to the semi finals, where they were narrowly defeated by eventual winners Kingston College 2-1. The Men's Performance Programme were superb all day. After getting through their group they defeated Chichester College (2-1) in the Round of 16, they comprehensively beat Brockenhurst College (5-1) in the last 8. This set up a semi final against a very strong Tauntons College from Southampton. The tie ended 0-0, so penalty kicks were to decide the finalists. Worthing came through 2-1. In the final the against Itchen College of Southampton the quality of the play was high and again it went to penalties after a 1-1 scoreline. Unfortunately it was Worthing's turn to lose out in sudden death 4-3 on penalties. Despite defeat at the last hurdle coach Dave Hall was "extremely proud of the players efforts, who were all superb on the day, even though losing on penalties is agonising the players thoroughly enjoyed expressing themselves in the smaller version of the game."
Onwards & Upwards,
Hallsy
Banter wit Bridges - British Colleges' Elite Women's Football League vs. Filton College (Bristol Academy FC)
Filton College 0-2 Worthing College
Worthing travelled to Filton College the National Champions for the past 2 years to play a side that contained two players with FA Cup Losing medals and experience of playing in the UEFA Champions League for Bristol Academy’s 1st team. Both of these players where matched directly against Lucy Somes and Darcey James Worthing’s two Centre Midfielders who have recently been called into the last 33 of the England College trials. This was to be the battle that would decide the game.
The game started at a fast pace with Filton immediately taking control of possession, and Worthing taking up strong defensive positions. The 1st 25 minutes continued on in this vein with Filton having the majority of possession and Worthing breaking quickly when they won possession. As the game went on Worthing gained in confidence and started to retain the ball for longer periods, creating more chances than Filton. Chloe Debaes having two chances in two minutes both times testing the Filton keeper who was up to the test on both occasions.
Meg Cave and Danielle Lane where keeping the lively Filton forwards in check until Filton managed to break Worthing down with a well working moved down the left that saw the Filton number 10 go clean through on goal with only Natalie Woolven to beat who was up to the task with a full stretch diving save deflecting the ball out wide for Millie York to come on and clear the danger.
This then saw Worthing break away again with James breaking from midfield and striking a shot from distance that the Filton keeper had to save down at her near post. The half drew to a close with a stalemate and both side keeping the ball for periods of time.
Half Time 0-0
The 2nd half started with Worthing keeping possession well moving the ball across the back line and into midfield well. The midfield battle was starting to heat up with tackles flying in from both sides James, Somes and Sophie Frost were staring to gain the upper hand and get up the skins of the talented Filton midfield. A heart stopping moment then came for Worthing to remind them of the quality of Filton when Ellie Curson Filton’s Captain, and a scorer in the European Champions League, struck the bar with a rasping drive from 35 yards out.
Worthing won a free kick 25 yards out in a central position, Somes stepped up and struck the Filton bar with the goalkeeper all but beaten. This seemed to give Worthing the extra belief they needed to take control of the game. The breakthrough came with 20 minutes to go when a long ball from Lane into the Filton penalty area caused a mix up in the defence leaving Somes an easy tap in from 12 yards into an empty net. 1-0 Worthing with 20 minutes to go, this left Filton bickering demanding more from one another. The next 20 minutes would see Filton banging on the door to get the equalizer the Worthing defnce stood strong making important blocks on the edge of the area with Filton unable to break the defence down and so being reduced to shots from distance.
Worthing broke away with Jade Widdows going clean through on goal and the Filton keeping making a brave stop to put the ball out for a corner. The following corner saw a goal mouth scrambled with 16 bodies inside the 6 yard box and 3 clearances off the Filton goal line and a penalty claim for hand ball, final Filton scrambled the ball to the edge of the area where James was fouled trying to strike on goal. Free kick to Worthing on the edge of the area, James herself stepped up and put the free kick in the top corner beyond the reach of the desperate Filton keeper. 5 minutes to go 2-0 Worthing and Filton finally becoming more desperate to get themselves into a game that all but seemed beyond them.
The final whistle went on a hard fought game that Worthing thoroughly deserved to win with the Bristol Academy 1st team manager who had been watching on coming over to praise the Worthing team on their performance through out the 90 minutes.
Goals: Lucy Somes and Darcey James
Player of the match: Danielle Lane – Marshalling the back 4 brilliantly, making some great blocks and challenges.
Mike
Worthing travelled to Filton College the National Champions for the past 2 years to play a side that contained two players with FA Cup Losing medals and experience of playing in the UEFA Champions League for Bristol Academy’s 1st team. Both of these players where matched directly against Lucy Somes and Darcey James Worthing’s two Centre Midfielders who have recently been called into the last 33 of the England College trials. This was to be the battle that would decide the game.
The game started at a fast pace with Filton immediately taking control of possession, and Worthing taking up strong defensive positions. The 1st 25 minutes continued on in this vein with Filton having the majority of possession and Worthing breaking quickly when they won possession. As the game went on Worthing gained in confidence and started to retain the ball for longer periods, creating more chances than Filton. Chloe Debaes having two chances in two minutes both times testing the Filton keeper who was up to the test on both occasions.
Meg Cave and Danielle Lane where keeping the lively Filton forwards in check until Filton managed to break Worthing down with a well working moved down the left that saw the Filton number 10 go clean through on goal with only Natalie Woolven to beat who was up to the task with a full stretch diving save deflecting the ball out wide for Millie York to come on and clear the danger.
This then saw Worthing break away again with James breaking from midfield and striking a shot from distance that the Filton keeper had to save down at her near post. The half drew to a close with a stalemate and both side keeping the ball for periods of time.
Half Time 0-0
The 2nd half started with Worthing keeping possession well moving the ball across the back line and into midfield well. The midfield battle was starting to heat up with tackles flying in from both sides James, Somes and Sophie Frost were staring to gain the upper hand and get up the skins of the talented Filton midfield. A heart stopping moment then came for Worthing to remind them of the quality of Filton when Ellie Curson Filton’s Captain, and a scorer in the European Champions League, struck the bar with a rasping drive from 35 yards out.
Worthing won a free kick 25 yards out in a central position, Somes stepped up and struck the Filton bar with the goalkeeper all but beaten. This seemed to give Worthing the extra belief they needed to take control of the game. The breakthrough came with 20 minutes to go when a long ball from Lane into the Filton penalty area caused a mix up in the defence leaving Somes an easy tap in from 12 yards into an empty net. 1-0 Worthing with 20 minutes to go, this left Filton bickering demanding more from one another. The next 20 minutes would see Filton banging on the door to get the equalizer the Worthing defnce stood strong making important blocks on the edge of the area with Filton unable to break the defence down and so being reduced to shots from distance.
Worthing broke away with Jade Widdows going clean through on goal and the Filton keeping making a brave stop to put the ball out for a corner. The following corner saw a goal mouth scrambled with 16 bodies inside the 6 yard box and 3 clearances off the Filton goal line and a penalty claim for hand ball, final Filton scrambled the ball to the edge of the area where James was fouled trying to strike on goal. Free kick to Worthing on the edge of the area, James herself stepped up and put the free kick in the top corner beyond the reach of the desperate Filton keeper. 5 minutes to go 2-0 Worthing and Filton finally becoming more desperate to get themselves into a game that all but seemed beyond them.
The final whistle went on a hard fought game that Worthing thoroughly deserved to win with the Bristol Academy 1st team manager who had been watching on coming over to praise the Worthing team on their performance through out the 90 minutes.
Goals: Lucy Somes and Darcey James
Player of the match: Danielle Lane – Marshalling the back 4 brilliantly, making some great blocks and challenges.
Mike
Talk with Tina - BCS Regional Championships & County Cup Last 16 Round Up
BCS Regional Champs – Surrey Sports Park – Tuesday 15 Nov 2011
An early start of 7.15am saw the netballers, together with April and Sophi who were representing the College in the Cross Country Event and Chris O’Neil who was representing the College in Squash, leave for the BCS Regional Netball Championship in Surrey. The journey was a quiet one, given the time of the morning, with no arguments about the music in the mini bus.
We arrived to find that one of the colleges, Esher, who were in our pool had withdrawn leaving a major change to the tournament, no longer was there an opportunity for the best runner up to progress to the semi final, the decision was taken to that the final would consist of a 3 team play off. This meant you had to win all the pool games. We started against QMC and although winning the game, we were not at our best. The 2nd game against Itchen College again started poorly with Worthing 9-4 down at half time. The team pulled it together at half time and scored the next 6 goals taking a 10-9 lead, the game then went goal for goal and ended 17-17. Itchen had lost to Barton Peveril, the pool favourite, so all was not lost – a win against Barton would see us through. The game against Barton started well with Worthing taking an early lead which they held onto with the half time score 7-6 Worthing. Worthing pushed on but unfortunately crucial shots were missed and Barton took the lead with 9 mins to go and never looked back beating Worthing 16 -12. Good effort but not quite good enough. We never achieved the standard of play seen at Brighton College the week before.
2nd Team V Sussex Downs Lewes County Cup
Wednesday saw the 2nd team squad take on the 2nd team from Sussex Downs Lewes in the cup. The girls started slowly and were 2 down after 8 mins, however we started to play some good netball and went in 8 -5 up at quarter time. The girls really performed in the 2nd quarter with some great play from Lara at WA and shooting from Louisa and Abi, whilst everyone on the court defended and the end of 2nd quarter was 16 -6 lead to Worthing. Changes were made at half time with Sophi coming on at GK and Ellie at GS, it took a while to settle the players in and we leaked a few goals but the general play was good and the quarter ended 22-11. Sadly just into the 4th quarter Lara turned her ankle and had to be taken to hospital ( bad ligament damage). The side readjusted and ended the game 26-15 to set up a tie against Hurstpierpoint A team in the quarter final.
Thanks to Emily, Mele, Mele, Sarah and Jodie who came out to support the 2nd team and help Lara.
Tina
An early start of 7.15am saw the netballers, together with April and Sophi who were representing the College in the Cross Country Event and Chris O’Neil who was representing the College in Squash, leave for the BCS Regional Netball Championship in Surrey. The journey was a quiet one, given the time of the morning, with no arguments about the music in the mini bus.
We arrived to find that one of the colleges, Esher, who were in our pool had withdrawn leaving a major change to the tournament, no longer was there an opportunity for the best runner up to progress to the semi final, the decision was taken to that the final would consist of a 3 team play off. This meant you had to win all the pool games. We started against QMC and although winning the game, we were not at our best. The 2nd game against Itchen College again started poorly with Worthing 9-4 down at half time. The team pulled it together at half time and scored the next 6 goals taking a 10-9 lead, the game then went goal for goal and ended 17-17. Itchen had lost to Barton Peveril, the pool favourite, so all was not lost – a win against Barton would see us through. The game against Barton started well with Worthing taking an early lead which they held onto with the half time score 7-6 Worthing. Worthing pushed on but unfortunately crucial shots were missed and Barton took the lead with 9 mins to go and never looked back beating Worthing 16 -12. Good effort but not quite good enough. We never achieved the standard of play seen at Brighton College the week before.
2nd Team V Sussex Downs Lewes County Cup
Wednesday saw the 2nd team squad take on the 2nd team from Sussex Downs Lewes in the cup. The girls started slowly and were 2 down after 8 mins, however we started to play some good netball and went in 8 -5 up at quarter time. The girls really performed in the 2nd quarter with some great play from Lara at WA and shooting from Louisa and Abi, whilst everyone on the court defended and the end of 2nd quarter was 16 -6 lead to Worthing. Changes were made at half time with Sophi coming on at GK and Ellie at GS, it took a while to settle the players in and we leaked a few goals but the general play was good and the quarter ended 22-11. Sadly just into the 4th quarter Lara turned her ankle and had to be taken to hospital ( bad ligament damage). The side readjusted and ended the game 26-15 to set up a tie against Hurstpierpoint A team in the quarter final.
Thanks to Emily, Mele, Mele, Sarah and Jodie who came out to support the 2nd team and help Lara.
Tina
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