We are running Back to Hockey sessions from Wednesday 16th May until 4th July from 8-9pm at University of Cumbria, £3 a session.
Do you know anyone who: enjoyed playing hockey at school or university? Stopped playing and would love to start again? Looking for a fun, new activity? A different way to get fit and lose weight as part of a team?
Please spread the word and invite people to participate.
More information click here
Fitness Training begins this Wednesday night (2/5/2012) at the University of Cumbria Astro Turf. 7-8pm Age: 13+
Self funding, £3 per session, please bring the correct change and pass on to the designated collector!!
Lancashire Trophy – Final.
Morecambe Men’s 1s 2 Golborne Men’s 1s 0
Morecambe had to battle hard to overcome a confident Golborne side at Blackburn Northern Sports Club.
Morecambe, winners of North West Division 3, were facing a Golborne side who have been storming through the divisions, securing three successive promotions and winning North West Division 6 North this season.
Morecambe began by confidently passing the ball around, but were under immediate pressure from Golborne, who were determined to show that they can challenge at a higher level.
Phil Molyneux and Craig Allison pushed forward on the right, but were thwarted in the early stages by a tenacious Golborne backline.
And the lower league side clearly showed plenty of promise, as they looked to catch Morecambe on the break and managed to create chances of their own, winning some early short corners.
However, Morecambe weathered the storm and began to take control, forcing mistakes from the opposition. As has become commonplace this season, the midfield pairing of Andy Crabtree and Player of the Year, Mike Sambell, commanded the centre of midfield, protecting the Morecambe rearguard and creating opportunities for the frontline.
And Morecambe’s strength in depth was evident when Senior Player of the Year, John Belshire, Most Improved Player, Joey Davidson and Tom Crackles emerged from the bench to continue their promising start.
The opening goal came when Morecambe took advantage of a brief moment of uncertainty from Golborne’s goalkeeper which allowed Rob Pritchard’s instinctive deflection to creep past him into the goal. It was a tough break for a spirited Golborne side, but just the platform Morecambe needed to build on.
However, Golborne did not allow their heads to drop and in the latter stages of the first half, Morecambe were given little space to extend their lead.
At the start of the second half, Morecambe were keen to extend their lead and a second goal began to look likely. Junior Player of the Year, Matthew Seddon was looking dangerous on the left, whereas goalkeeper Jack Lennon was becoming a virtual spectator, as any Golborne attacks were dealt with by Matt Bayley and Simon Mounsey.
And Morecambe got the breakthrough they needed when Nick Davey and Matt Wright exchanged passes on the left and Allison was given the opportunity to feed Steve Goodwin at the far post for a simple finish.
Morecambe pushed for a third before the end, but could not get past the Golborne goalkeeper, who they found in inspired form.
Morecambe will celebrate this summer, after a very successful season that has seen them win two competitions – and will look forward to Division 2 hockey and the Lancashire Cup next season.
Squad: M. Wright (Capt.), C. Allison, M. Bayley, J. Belshire, A. Crabtree, T. Crackles, N. Davey, J. Davidson, S. Goodwin, J. Lennon, P. Molyneux, S. Mounsey, R. Pritchard, M. Sambell, M. Seddon.
Match Ball Sponsor: Duncan Hall Financial Planning Services Limited.
Andy Crabtree made his debut for Cumbria against a Preston XI, on Sunday. He has also been selected for the County Championships in Nottingham, in May. Congratulations from all at M.D.H.C.
One off hockey match supporting our sponsors in completing a decathlon of different sporting events. Six players will be coming along to take part in this match having never/hardly played hockey before. We are fielding the rest of the players. This should be a fun social night, we have the pitch booked from 7-9pm, all support welcomed. Players should bring a light and a dark t shirt, white and yellow socks wherever possible so we can choose the teams on the night. But more important is a warm friendly manner!
You may have a heard about an England Hockey initiative called Back to Hockey. This summer, with your help, we are planning on running these sessions at our club.
AGM notice of meeting on 25th April 2012 at 7:30pm in the downstairs bar at The Greaves Hotel, Lancaster.
Please see the new Constitution under the downloads section, this is the document that holds all the rules about the Club and the proposed change of name. It is important you read this before coming to the AGM. All members of the club are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting
