WOMEN'S HOCKEY Hockey isn’t all about the matches and training, we also like to party as hard as we play…
As the Women’s Hockey Social and Welfare Secretary, I try to organise things to do in the days where we don’t have training, matches or generally Wednesday nights at the Students' Union. These might include; going for lunch, maybe just a coffee to catch up or maybe going to see a film at the cinema or just chill at someone’s house. As a hockey team we encourage people to be social to get to know each other which may help us on the pitch, or just to get our minds off the pending assignments. We try our best to support other clubs and societies by going to their takeovers, if they have a bake sale for RAG or if they don’t have enough players one week and we don’t have a match, then we will help them out and play for them. There are many different types of socials for example, sober; mainly catching up over lunch or joint with other clubs, which may or may not be fancy dress. These usually start at 8pm on a Wednesday night, and anyone is welcome, as we say, the more the merrier. It is a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that you will want to come back to every Wednesday.
By Alanah Walters
WOMEN'S RUGBY While Women’s Rugby is still a relatively new notion for the Uni and its students, this is not visible in our performance. With five wins in five games, we remain undefeated this season.
When we were approached by London Irish to play and represent them as part of a contact team, I don’t think any of us expected to be the strongest team in the league after just two years of playing. We've achieved so much in such a short period and it's down to the efforts of each and every member of the team. Despite being in the league as representatives of London Irish, our achievements as Bucks Ladies should not be discredited. With a Varsity win already under our belt we are working hard to ensure that number is doubled. However, we need recruits. If you're interested in playing alongside us, please contact alanahwalters@outlook.com or Alanah Walters on Facebook. If you are considering playing but are worried about having no experience of it then please still get in contact as we are looking to start taster sessions in preparation for Varsity. Women’s Rugby at Bucks, is built on companionship and commitment, the bruises are just an added bonus.
December Issue
By Tao Warburton
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Women's Hockey and Women's Rugby.