OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
NOTTS SPORT NATIONAL SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR BOYS
MONDAY 24th MARCH 2025 • NOTTINGHAM HOCKEY CENTRE
WELCOME FROM NICK PINK, ENGLAND HOCKEY
We are delighted to continue a busy spring term of schools events with the finals of our Schools Tiered Championships. Our Schools Championships are sponsored by Notts Sport and we thank them for their support.
We are now in the fourth season of the new schools’ championships framework and these Lower Tier competitions are designed to offer an opportunity for schools, who are not competing at the highest level, a chance to participate in a national final. Schools participating today have qualified from each of the eight Areas that now govern the sport across the country. We thank the local organisers of those competitions for their support.
We congratulate the teams who have reached the finals and hope that they enjoy the experience of playing in a tournament with their peers from around the country.
Our thanks go to all the team officials who have dedicated a lot of time to the development of each team. We know that their commitment is very much appreciated by the players and parents. Thanks also go to the umpires and officials who give their time freely to run the tournaments in a structured and fair manner. All of you are part of the thousands of people in our sport who continue to help hockey move forwards.
You will see our Pro League matches advertised elsewhere in the programme. With tickets from £8 for Under 18s, it would be great to see young players from this tournament looking to learn from the England men’s & women’s squads as they prepare for the European Championships in Germany later this summer and enjoying our excellent international event experience.
Nottingham Hockey Centre has always been at the forefront of developing hockey facilities. Amongst the forthcoming events we are hosting here is the Premier Division finals over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Another opportunity to see top class hockey in the area.
Working with their partners the centre has created a venue with five pitches - an amazing achievement and is coupled with excellent on-event support. This allows us to host days such as today, bringing almost 400 young people together to play our fantastic sport. We hope it is a memorable day for you all.
TOurNameNT OFFICIaLS
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Jo Barnes
Bev Deakin (Assistant)
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Jo Thomas-Ellis, Jane Jelley, Allan Orient
maTCh OFFICIaLS
Lesley Evans, John Bentley, Michele Daw, Lesley Bayne, Yvonne McCartney, Christine O’Donovan, Jane Rickey, Mike Talbot
umpIre maNaGer
Nku Davis
umpIre aDVISOrS
Andy Barnes, Grant Douglas, Julie Ferrett, Andy Higgins
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Alan Dow, Paul Godfrey, Will Holmes, Gary Joy, Teery Lees, Paul Bradley, Kevin Twissell, David Straker, Kevin Ronson, Simon Milford, Harry Braginton, Ben Hales, Calum Fravigar, Colin Anderson, Harrison Dunlop, Amelie Clare, Tony Gerrard, Antony Bridge
aNNOuNCer
Andy Day
celebrating 10 years as the only OFFICIAL FACILITIES PARTNER TO england HOCKEY.
M A K I N G A
D I F F E R E N C E
At Nottingham High School we aim to provide so much more than academic excellence; our students are given opportunities to gain skills that prepare them for life, develop their current interests and explore new ones. Whether students want to get up close and personal with our school minibeasts, brush up on their music ensembles, embark on an outdoor adventure or volunteer in the local community, there are a multitude of clubs and societies to encourage them to follow their passions.
Through tutor support and guidance we champion each individual student, nurturing their talents and encouraging them to pursue their interests and try new things to make a difference.
REMEMBER THE TIME WE MADE THE NATIONAL FINALS?
HOW TO GET HOLD OF YOUR KEEPSAKE
Making a national final is a big deal. Out of all the teams in the country, you’re amongst the few who made it, so CONGRATULATIONS!
England Hockey remains committed to producing digital programmes to commemorate every national final. You can download a version of this for free from the England Hockey website to keep on your computer (or print if you can). www.englandhockey.co.uk/competitions-and-events/programmes
BUT, you can also order your commemorative copy from our programme partners who care passionately about giving you the chance to keep a properly printed copy for your memory box, because it’s more than just a programme. It’s a little bit of history.
ORDER YOUR HARD COPY PROGRAMME HERE (address is case sensitive):
Printed copies are £9.99 each + £2.95 P&P. Results can be added for £5. This process will be managed by our programme partners JMS Creative and invoices will come directly from them.
• free post & package • free inputting of results (optional) • free photo page - send us your chosen photos and we’ll replace this page in your printed programme with a montage of memories from your Big Day! (Optional. Page will be placed next to the match schedule for your age group).
UNDER 14 MATCH SCHEDULE
TIER 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS
HYMERS COLLEGE
TIER 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS
DAUNTSEY’S
UNDER 14 POOL B
KING EDWARD’S SCHOOL, WITLEY
UNDER 16 MATCH SCHEDULE
TIER 3 CHAMPIONSHIPS
C LAREMONT SCHOOL B OHUNT
UNDER 16 POOL C
TIER 3 CHAMPIONSHIPS
UNDER 16 POOL D
UNDER 18 MATCH SCHEDULE
TIER 3 CHAMPIONSHIPS
UNDER 18 POOL E
TIER 3 CHAMPIONSHIPS
UNDER 18 POOL F
ROLLS OF HONOUR
BOYS uNDer 14 TIer 2 ChampIONShIpS
2024 Nottingham Hockey Centre Nottingham High School 1 - 0 Radley College
2023 Nottingham Hockey Centre St George’s 4 - 0 Chigwell
2022 Nottingham Hockey Centre Reed’s 1 - 0 Chigwell
2019 Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre Katherine Lady Berkeley’s 4 - 0 Kingswood
BOYS uNDer 16 TIer 3 ChampIONShIpS
2024 Nottingham Hockey Centre St Edmunds’ School 4 - 1 Wrekin College
2023 Nottingham Hockey Centre Yarm 2 - 0 Eltham
2022 Nottingham Hockey Centre Yarm 3 - 2 Katherine Lady Berkeley’s
2019 Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre Beechen Cliff 3 - 0 Thomas Telford
BOYS uNDer 18 TIer 3 ChampIONShIpS
2024 Nottingham Hockey Centre Exeter College 2 - 1 Worksop College
2023 Nottingham Hockey Centre King Edward’s, Stratford 2 - 0 Cranbrook
2022 Nottingham Hockey Centre Yarm 1 - 0 Hitchin Boys’
2019 Nottingham Hockey Centre Altrincham Grammar 4 - 0 Eastbourne
There were no boys schools finals in 2020 & 2021
For the full Roll of Honour prior to the tiered championships beginning in 2018/19, visit www.englandhockey.co.uk/competitions-and-events/championships/roll-of-honour
