Felsted Sporting Highlights 2024-25

Sport Awards Dinner Thursday 27th March 2025

Guest of Honour: Poppy Tydeman (OF)

Poppy Tydeman OF fbn09-21 Poppy began her netball journey at Felsted Preparatory School quickly rising to captain of the A team before moving to the senior school where Poppy’s netball skills made an immediate impact within the senior school first team starting as the youngest first team player where Poppy toured to Barbados and competed at the England Schools Netball Championships as a finalist.

Poppy, head girl and a sports scholar at Felsted School began a National Performance League pathway into Saracens Mavericks being selected for both U17 and U19 NPL teams whilst playing for Essex County and local clubs Braintree and Chelmsford before being selected by Turnford Netball Club to compete in the Prem 2 league at the age of just 16.

Poppy studied Health and Exercise Science at Bath University where she furthered her netball career by playing BUCS First Team netball alongside Team Bath NPL U21. Poppy was awarded with blue colours at Bath University for her achievement within the sport.

Graduating from Bath University with first-class honours, Poppy continues to play for Team Bath in the new 2025 NXT Gen League as the sport became professional. Poppy also plays for Eagles Netball in the Prem 1 league.

In 2024 Poppy was selected by Wales Netball where she competed in the inaugural Celtic Cup at the Emirates Arena Glasgow where Poppy earnt her first International Cap as Welsh Feather #229.

With Wales Netball now ranked 6th in the world, Poppy continues to focus on competing at the Commonwealth Games in 2026 and ultimately the Netball World Cup in Australia 2027.

Fiercely competitive, Poppy has a great understanding of the game with great vision across the court; playing in defence Poppy links well with the mid-court and often contributes to attack even from her position of wing defence.

Amelia K (Malins Trophy 2025)

GB Representation in Spain Amelia has just returned from 4 weeks show jumping tour in Spain representing GB in a variety of competitions. Some highlights are listed below: ●​ Winning the 1.20m Open class as the youngest competitor in the class. ●​ Placing 3rd in the 1.30m Open class ●​ Coming away with a 3rd and 1st place early on in the competition set the tone for the coming weeks. ●​ Finishing 3rd in her final 1.20m class.

Her last class of the tour was the prestigious 4* the 1.35m Grand Prix, the highest she has ever competed in both in terms of height and level.

For a little context, international competitions are rated from 1* to 5*, with the star level reflecting the complexity of the course, calibre of the riders, and prize money involved. Riders at the 5* level typically compete professionally, including at the Olympics, so to say Amelia was up against some extremely tough competition would be an understatement!

Amelia rode an exceptional first round to go clear, which qualified her for the jump-off. In the jump-off, the fences were raised to a maximum of 1.45m, and once again Amelia rose to the challenge, delivering another clear round.

Although she didn’t quite make the podium due to some incredibly fast times, she was placed in the class, so an outstanding achievement at such a high level

Girls’ Cricket 20 girls represented the 1st XI during the season 30 girls represented the 2nd XI during the season 12 girls represented the 3rd XI during the season 26 girls represented the U15A XI during the season 10 girls represented the U15B XI during the season 16 girls represented the 14A XI during the season U15 girls squad won the County Cup County Cricket ​ Sophia M, Olivia A, Lucy C, Daisy S 68 girls contributed to girls’ cricket across the term which was the highest number seen since cricket had been introduced at Felsted.

Girls’ Tennis Aegon U15/U14A Regional Semi Finalists 2024 9 girls represented the 1st VI during the season 14 girls represented the 2nd VI during the season 38 girls represented the 3rd VI during the season 7 girls represented the U15A VI during the season 10 girls represented the U15B VI during the season 14 girls represented the U15C VI during the season 9 girls represented the 14A VI during the season 12 girls represented the 14B VI during the season 9 girls represented the 14C VI during the season Senior Girls 1st and 2nd V1 also play matches against OF’s, Staff and Parents matches Ava R Captain of Girls Tennis 2025

Girls’ Hockey 1st XI: Won 4 Drew 1 Lost 6 2nd XI: Won 2 Drew 3 Lost 4 3rd XI: Won 2 Lost 4 19 girls represented the 1st XI during the season 25 girls represented the 2nd XI during the season 28 girls represented the 3rd XI during the season 13 girls represented the 16A XI during the season 19 girls represented the 15A XI during the season 18 girls represented the 15B XI during the season 15 girls represented the 15C XI during the season 16 girls represented the 14A XI during the season 22 girls represented the 14B XI during the season 18 girls represented the 14B XI during the season

England Hockey Talent Academy Amelia K Poppy D Olivia A ​ Essex County Beatrice M Lula R Poppy D Summer M Hertfordshire County Isabella P Lola S Grace M

Netball U14 Essex Schools runners up (8th in East region) U19 3rd in Essex Schools 24 girls represented the 1st team during the season 12 girls represented the 2nd team during the season 17 girls represented the 3rd team during the season 18 girls represented the 4th team during the season 12 girls represented the 5th team during the season 11 girls represented the 16A team during the season 18 girls represented the 15A team during the season 26 girls represented the 15B team during the season 33 girls represented the 15C team during the season 13 girls represented the 15D team during the season 16 girls represented the 14A team during the season 20 girls represented the 14B team during the season 20 girls represented the 14C team during the season

U17 Long Squad Ireland Lilia B London Mavericks U15 squad Lillybelle F-P London Mavericks U15 development team Lilia B London Pulse U19 PDP Isabella P Essex & Thurrock County Netball Freya R, Lillybelle F-P, Lilia B Eastwood Regional League Div 1 2024 Niamh S

Boys’ Cricket 1st XI Felsted showed competitive spirit with a record; Won 9 Drawn 1 Tied 1 Lost 4, including winning the last 3 games in the summer term of 2024.

They were well captained by Max W and led by several senior players who brought the team together for a successful summer term.

20 boys represented the 1st XI during the season 26 boys represented the 2nd XI during the season 12 boys represented the 3rd XI during the season 17 boys represented the U15A XI during the season 20 boys represented the U15B XI during the season 15 boys represented the U14A XI during the season 21 boys represented the U14B XI during the season

Summer 2025 Captain 1st XI Theo M Vice Captain Gus P

Rugby It was another fantastic year for rugby with many boys representing the school.

On the results front the 2nd XV and U14A XV led the way this season.

1st XV: Won 8 Lost 5 2nd XV: Won 7 Lost 0 16A XV: Won 4 Lost 2 15A XV: Won 6 Lost 9 15B XV: Won 3 Lost 3 14AXV: Won 8 Lost 1 14B XV: Won 5 Lost 2

35 boys represented the 1st XV during the season 35 boys represented the 2nd XV during the season 22 boys represented the 3rd XV during the season 22 boys represented the 16A XV during the season 36 boys represented the 15A XV during the season 40 boys represented the 15B XV during the season 25 boys represented the 14A XV during the season 32 boys represented the 14B XV during the season Monaco National 7’s Maxime G England Senior Touch Squad Harry C Saracens U18 Academy - Professional Contract Owen G Saracens U17 Academy Harrison P Northampton Saints U17 Academy Oliver M Lambs U18s National Squad Noah C / Harry C / Rocco S

Saracens & Essex Elite U17s Players Development Group Pip H-R

Northampton Saints U16s Academy Nihaal S Saracens & Essex U16 Players Development Group Joe E Noah L C Saracens & Essex U15 Players Development Group Harry H Jack R Saracens & Herts U15 Players Development Group Alfie H Rugby Sevens and Tens 1st VII have attended Northampton Saints (Vase Final), New Hall (won), Oakham, Uppingham, Worth and the Rosslyn Park National Schools 7’s making Day 2. The 1st 10’s squad will attend Sedbergh for the 4th Year. ​ U16 VII have attended the Uppingham 7’s & Rosslyn Park National Schools 7’s ​ U15 VII have attended the Northampton Saints 7’s, making the Plate Final and were the Winners of The Perse 7’s. They have Won 7 Lost 2. ​ U14 VII - QE Barnet Sevens, Essex Sevens and Rosslyn Park National Schools 7’s making Day 2. They have Won 13 Drawn 1 and Lost 3 of 17 matches. ​

Boys' Hockey 1st XI Tier 2 Cup Quarter Finalists 1st XI ISHC Plate Quarter Finalists 22 boys represented the 1st XI during the season 19 boys represented the 2nd XI during the season 19 boys represented the 3rd XI during the season 23 boys represented the 4th XI during the season 14 boys represented the 16A XI during the season 15 boys represented the 15A XI during the season 20 boys represented the 15B XI during the season 18 boys represented the 15C XI during the season 17 boys represented the 14A XI during the season 17 boys represented the 14B XI during the season 18 boys represented the 14C XI during the season England Hockey Talent Academy Ralph P Essex Hockey Austin H Archie M Hertfordshire Hockey Freddy F

Boys’ Tennis 10 Boys represented the 1st VI during the season 18 Boys represented the 2nd VI during the season 34 Boys represented the 3rd VI during the season 9 Boys represented the U15A VI during the season 14 Boys represented the U15B VI during the season 9 Boys represented the U15C VI during the season 12 Boys represented the 14A VI during the season 9 Boys represented the 14B VI during the season 6 Boys represented the 14C VI during the season Senior Boys 1st V1 also play matches against OF’s, Staff and PSOBLTA Senior 2nd V1 Boys vs 2 OF teams Senior Boys 1st V1 Winners ISTA Eton Clark Trophy 2024 Winners Independant Schools Tournament 2024 Charlie M Captain of Boys Tennis 2025

Boys’ Football 1st XI: Won 9 Lost 5 and Drew 0 2nd XI Squad: Won 2 Drew 2 Lost 2 31 boys represented the 1st XI during the season 28 boys represented the 2nd XI during the season Highlights: Jude R setting a goalscoring record of 11 goals (in 3 games) with 5 scored in one fixture.

Qualifying for Round 2 the ISFA Shield Jake G called up for the Gothia Youth World Cup July 2025 in Sweden A strong 2nd XI squad was rotated, with some selected to participate in 1st XI matches. A great squad going forward into the next Autumn Term.

Girls’ Football 15 girls represented the 1st XI during the season maintaining a healthy growth in the sport. All girls trained 3 times a week with some doing additional football sessions after school Highlights: Year 9’s Emmeline B, Layla E and Grace D-B joined the Senior Girls Team

Badminton 1st Team: Drew 2 and Lost 3 18 pupils represented the 1st XII during the season Enthusiasm for Badminton continues to grow, with ever increasing numbers attending sessions. There has been much improvement in the skills of players across the ability range this season. Players are always encouraging each other in what is a collaborative, yet competitive environment.

This season, we have enjoyed an increasing number of competitive fixtures with the highlights being tight tournaments against Bishops Stortford College and Haileybury. The standard of play is high and matches have been closely contested with numerous games won by the small margins. All matches have been played with enthusiasm, determination and a sporting spirit. Our players should be proud of how they represented the school. Joshua has been a 1st Team Captain this year and was ably supported by two Vice-Captains Joseph B and Guanyu C.

Dance Felsted Dance continues to grow with students performing in the annual dance show which took place on February 13th. Almost 80 dancers from across the entire school performed at this sold out event. During Sports sessions, there are groups of Year 9, 10, 11 & Sixth Form pupils dancing and some choosing to combine this with their other Sports choices so filling their whole afternoons with physical activity. Dance is offered across the entire school and has a number of students choosing to take private dance lessons, where they excel in all styles of dance and are able to experiment with their own choreography. This allows them to submerse themselves in the full dance experience, both choreographing and performing their own work. Charlotte G and Tabitha R have both been valuable members of the dance team by volunteering and supporting some of the younger years, acting as inspirational dance role models.

Golf Felsted Golf Team have been attending Colne Valley Golf Club on a Tuesday during games time and have also played fixtures this academic year in the HMC Foursomes and ISGA Singles competitions. We took a team of 5 to the second year of the East of England Golf Championships hosted at Aldeburgh Golf Club.

Ollie K and Theo M were appointed as golf captains for 2024/25.

The team play home games at Colne Valley Golf Club and all the golfers are also committed to other sports.

One of the flagship singles tournaments of the year is played at Royal Berkshire and to qualify for a t-time you need a low handicap. Archie T is the lowest handicap golfer in the school (3) and represented Felsted. He found the going a little tough this year, but will be back to fight again in 2025.

It has been great to see several new younger golfers join the team this year and we look forward to developing the team as the year grows. We also look forward to supporting the OF Golf Centenary Celebrations at Saffron Walden GC on September 11th 2025.

Horse Riding The following senior school pupils have represented Felsted this year: Amelia K (Captain of Riding), Victoria H, Emily G, Connie W, Annabel B It has been a great year for riding across both the prep and senior schools with many children representing the school in both dressage and show jumping. In addition to the National Championships below we also have a team qualified for the 'Grassroots Showjumping’ final at Hicksted in August and Prelim Dressage finals in May. The highlights from this academic year are:

NSEA National Championships October 2024 at Addington Tilly Treadgold qualified for the 90cm and 1m Championship class and Amelia Keen and Victoria Hawkes both qualified for the 1m and 1m10 class taking a fantastic 1st and 3rd in the 1m10. Amelia Keen was also chosen to represent England in the prestigeous Four Nations competition.

NSEA Elite Show Jumping Championships May 2025 & June 2025 For the first time we have qualified a team made up of Amelia K (c), Emily G, Victoria H and Tilly T for the 1m Championships at Hicksted in the summer.

Amelia will return in June to contest the Elite Individual Final.

Polo Training continues to take place at Silver Leys Polo Club. The 1st team have had great successes at SUPAs tournaments this year, placing second at both competitions, and only narrowly losing out to Harrow. In addition, at the Winter Championships, Ben H was one of four players to be selected for a week's coaching in Dubai this Easter. The 2nd team and Prep team have put in great performances, also coming second in their category on two occasions.

SUPA Winter Championships (March 2025) Felsted 1st team- 2nd in Upper Intermediate division Ben H Mikayla IW Dixie Z Felsted 2nd team- 2nd in Beginner/Novice division Seraphina H Alicia L S Felsted Prep team - 2nd in Beginner division Imogen L Leo K Date for the diary- 25th May, Silver Leys Polo Club, nr Bishop's Stortford Cheer on both the Felsted 1st team v University of Cambridge. It promises to be a great family day out.

Running A group meets 3 times a week to take on the different running challenges set by the staff team. Congratulations to Anya I, Florence B, Sarah H,,Lilia B Isla W, Jack R, Harry M, Rory H, Matthew W, Elliot H and Alexander W for competing in the first round of the ESAA Cross Country Cup first round and to Ben M, Theo M, Jake G, George B, Freddie W-K for qualifying for the ESAA Cross Country Cup Regional round narrowly missing out on qualifying for the National Final.

Also congratulations to Henry F, Charles H-D, Finley L H, Nicholas M, Maya B, Lula R, Lola S, Taras P, Ava S, Dmitry M, Harry R, Benjamin L, Toby F, George J, Friedrich P and Sophia M for completing the Hampton Court Half Marathon, raising over £11,000.

Squash Interest and participation in squash continues to be strong with pupils across the Prep and Senior schools playing regularly led by our Captain, Lochlan A County Squash Harrison B is a member of the Essex Junior Squash training squad English National Schools The U-16 mixed team reached the National Cup Finals held at the Edgbaston Priory Squash Club, Birmingham, on 11 March. They are the 5th Felsted Team to reach the Finals Day in the last 7 years.

They lost to Portsmouth GS but won their second match against Lincoln Minster to finish runners-up.

The U14 and U16 boys teams secured places in the Regional Round of the Cup after winning their Round 1 Groups. They finished 2nd to Harrow, who went on to win the Finals at U14. The U16 team finished 3rd. Our U18 team played in the Plate section.

We also fielded an U14 and U16 team in a new Division 2 competition for players new to Squash. We finished 2nd in both events.

Friendly Fixtures We continue to play regular friendly fixtures vs Haileybury, Berkhamsted & The Leys schools during the year.

Community We continue to maintain strong links with Essex Junior Squash and the Off The Wall Squash Academy in Colchester, which is a regional centre of excellence responsible for coaching and managing County and Regional age group squads

Malins Trophy Roll of Honour

The Malins Trophy was established in 2017 and is awarded to current pupils ​ who have achieved an International Cap in their sport

William Buttleman (Cricket) Jordan Cox (Cricket) Rebecca Earl (Golf) Samuel Wisbey (Polo) Samuel Austin (Ice Hockey) Oliver Stonham (Rugby) Samuel Bryan (Rugby) Angharad Wade-Jones (Hockey) Jessica Olorenshaw (Hockey) Craig Wright (Rugby) Guy Morley-Jacob (Hockey) Pierre Garino (Rugby 7’s) Harry Courts (Touch Rugby) Amelia Keen (GB Riding) If you have any sporting information that has not been included by the heads of each sport under the relevant sports, please email sportsadmin@felsted.org and we can add this to the information we have on record.