Hampstead currently boast the best attack in the league this season, averaging 3.25 goals per game. But they face a Surbiton side with the best defensive record, having conceded just over one goal per game.

“We’re really excited about the game on Saturday. The squad is at full strength and of course, it’s great to have the GB girls with us,” said Hampstead co-captain Katherine Baker.

“We know Surbiton will be a tough opposition – their record in the league speaks for itself – but we’re focused on our hockey and excited to show what we’re made of.

“We’ve had a strong start to our first season in the Premier Division, and this weekend is another great opportunity for us to play some high quality hockey and go into battle at the top of the table. It should be a great one for the fans!”

Third-placed Holcombe play host to bottom of the table Bowdon Hightown as they bid to stay in the play-off places, while fourth-placed Buckingham have a home game against an East Grinstead who are currently fifth but could leap-frog them with a win.

Loughborough Students could also move into the top four if they win at Clifton Robinsons and other results go in their favour, while the University of Birmingham go to Beeston in the day’s other top flight match.

Unbeaten Wimbledon head to Cambridge City in the Investec Division One South on Saturday, as they look to make it seven wins in a row.

Meanwhile, second-placed Reading are also on the road with a trip to Berkshire rivals Slough.

And in the Investec Division One North leaders Swansea go to bottom of the table Belper, while the University of Durham are second and go to Brooklands-Poynton in search of a fifth win.

FIXTURES

Investec Women’s Hockey League (Sat, 16 November 2019):

Investec Premier Division

Buckingham v East Grinstead 12:00

Clifton Robinsons v Loughborough Students 13:00

Holcombe v Bowdon Hightown 13:00

Beeston v Univ of Birmingham 14:00

Surbiton v Hampstead & Westminster 16:30

Investec Division One North

Brooklands-Poynton v Univ of Durham 11:45

Gloucester City v Olton & West Warwicks 13:00

Belper v Swansea 13:30

Leeds v Leicester City 14:00

Stourport v Ben Rhydding 14:30

Investec Division One South

Slough v Reading 12:15

St Albans v Harleston Magpies 13:00

Canterbury v Isca 14:00

Cambridge City v Wimbledon 14:30

Sevenoaks v Trojans 15:00

Investec Conference East

Barnes v Southgate 12:00

Bromley & Beckenham v Horsham 12:30

Ipswich v Canterbury 2s 13:00

Broxbourne v Wimbledon 2s 14:30

Chelmsford v Bedford 18:00

Investec Conference North

Univ of Nottingham v Fylde 13:00

Alderley Edge v Pendle Forest 14:00

Cannock v Sutton Coldfield 14:00

Timperley v Doncaster 14:00

Wakefield v Beeston 2s 14:00

Investec Conference West

Surbiton 2s v Univ of Bristol 12:00

Cheltenham v Univ of Birmingham 2s 12:30

Exe v Team Bath Buccaneers 13:00

Basingstoke v Oxford Univ 14:00

Clifton Robinsons 2s v Oxford Hawks 14:00

Investec Women’s Hockey League (Sun, 17 November 2019):

Investec Premier Division

East Grinstead v Bowdon Hightown 13:30

Photo: Lt Col Charles Jackman

Having dominated the tournament in recent seasons there appeared to be little sign of an upset as the soldiers plundered 25 goals against their Forces rivals to record two comfortable wins.

A tight opening spell against the Royal Navy masked the carnage that was to come as the Reds effortlessly moved through the gears and surged to a 15-1 victory.

An early strike from skipper WO2 Sharon Stones [REME] started the rout but the Senior Service found parity from a penalty corner.

However, the successful conversion proved to be a rare foray downfield for the visitors as Capt Cheryl Valentine [AMS] set about building a lead.

The officer hit a 15-minute hat-trick to put her side firmly in control and further strikes from Sgt Amanda Potgieter [REME] amd Capt Emma Lee-Smith [AAC] saw the defending champions open a 6-1 advantage at the break.

Photo: Lt Col Charles Jackman

The onslaught continued in the second half as Valentine took her tally to six, while Lee-Smith completed her hat-trick with some clinical finishing from the edge of the D.

A bace from Maj Nic George [R Signals] and further goals from Stones and Potgieter completed the win.

“This game gave us the chance to develop some of the things we have been working on in training” Stones said at full-time.

“The Navy came at us pretty strong in the first ten minutes but a lot of our girls are now playing regular civvy hockey so we knew we would be OK.

Photo: Lt Col Charles Jackman

“There were a few people who were experiencing the Inter-Services competition for the first time and they did not look out of place.

“Although we have won well today, we have not been complacent.  We come into this tournament with the same attitude every season; when you are wearing that Army shirt you want to do well.”

The team downed the Royal Air Force 10-0 a day later to retain their title.

Report courtesy of The Soldier magazine.

Men’s – Infantry, Runners Up – REME 3-2

Ladies – AMS, Runners Up – AGC 0-0 won in Penalties

Plate – AGC runners up – RLC

Masters – Infantry, Runners Up – R Signals

Men’s league – REME

Ladies League – RLC

Masters League – RE

Charlie Wood – Wayne Masters

Chris Peach Memorial – Brian Mower

The Major Unit Final will be on Pitch 1 at 1400
The Minor Unit Final will be on Pitch 2 at 1400

The Masters Final will be on Pitch 1 at 1620

Presentations will be at 1745

The Hog Roast has been confirmed and will be dished out from 1630 during the Masters Final until 1800.

Pool Games have adjusted on the 2nd day accordingly, same starting time at 0900.

The VIP Buffet Lunch is at the same time as well as the AMAHA and AHA AGM.

0900 1 F RLC v Infantry
0900 2 F RE v AMS
0950 1 E AGC v R Signals
0950 2 P1 A Pool 4th v B Pool 3rd
1040 1 F RE v Infantry
1040 2 F RLC v AMS
1130 1 E R Signals v REME
1130 2 P2 A Pool 3rd v B Pool 4th
1220 1 D RE v AMS

1220 2 D REME v RA

VIP BUFFET LUNCH

1310 1 F RLC v RE
1310 2 F Infantry v AMS
1400 1 Major Unit Final
1400 2 Minor Unit Final
1530 1 D RE v RA
1530 2 E AGC v REME
1620 2 Masters
4th Runner-Up Pool E v Runner-Up Pool F
(Penalty Shoot Out)
1620 1 Masters Final Winner Pool E v Winner Pool F

Another reminder as well that there will be donation buckets around the Pavilion for everyone to put in their old Hockey kit which will go towards the England Hockey – Kit 4 the World Initiative. All old kit gratefully received!

And the Senior Men’s Chile Tour Raffle will also be going ahead.  Tickets going at £5 each! Some great prizes including New Hockey Sticks, Kit Bags, GB Hockey Tickets, Take That/Michael McIntyre/One Direction Tickets, Toshiba Camcorders, Sports Kit and more!

The Quarter Finals will commence on 22 April, Semi Finals on 29 April and the Final will take place on 19 May 15 on the second day of the Inter Corps Outdoors Tournament.

a. Minor/Major Quarter Finals Day – Starting 0930 Weds 22 Apr 15

(i) There are 7 Major Units and 7 Minor Units who have qualified for this stage of the Army Cup. The order of play is at Annex B.

(ii) Major Unit Teams taking part are:

(a) Wimbish Stn

(b) 1 Gren Gds

(c) 1 RSME

(d) 11 Sig Regt

(e) 26 Engr Regt

(f) 1 WG

(g) BA (G) Unit

(h) Arborfield – Reserve if BA(G) are unable to field a team

(i) Army HQ – Reserve if BA(G) are unable to field a team

(iii) Minor Unit Teams taking part are:

(a) Defence Animal Centre

(b) MTMC

(c) 4 Med Regt

(d) HQ Londist

(e) EUOTC

(f) 47 RA

(g) BA (G) Unit

(h) 4 LSR – Reserve if BA(G) are unable to field a team

(i) 1 R Anglian – Reserve if BA(G) are unable to field a team

b. Major/Minor Semi Finals Day – Starting 0930 Weds 29 Apr 15

(i) The winning units of the Quarter Finals will take part in the Semi Finals.

c. Army Cup Finals –Tues 19 May 15 Timings TBC

(i) Winning Units of Major/Minor Semi-Finals will play Tues 19 May 15 during the Inter Corps Outdoors Tournament.

1. The pools were drawn independently at the AHA office. The order of play can be seen at Annex B (link below).

CHANGING FACILITIES

Teams are to change in the Pavilion where individual team changing rooms are available on each day.

REFRESHMENTS

A fast food van will be on site for each day of the competition.

CAR PARKING

Vehicles are only to be parked in recognised car parks. The car park closest to the synthetic pitches will be reserved for team minibuses and officials only. Players and spectators are asked to park on the grass crete car park and the rear gate to the Pavilion area will be opened for easy access.

MATCH RULES

All matches will be played according to the Hockey Association Rules for Competitions. Any games that need to have a result will go immediately to penalty strokes x 5, all 5 to count. If there is no result then 5 sudden death penalty strokes will take place. All games are 35 minutes each way, with a 5 minute half time.

UMPIRES

Hon Secretary Army Hockey Umpires Association is asked to provide umpires for all matches. The Umpire Manager for this tournament will be confirmed before 22 April 15.

TEAM LISTS

Team Managers are to complete the attached Team Sheet at Annex A, emailed to the Sec AHA as soon as possible. Amendments will be allowed on the day. Please note that shirt numbers are required and must be shown as appropriate on the Team Sheets. Only those personnel named on the Team Sheet will be allowed to sit or congregate on the player’s benches. Squads should consist of a maximum of 16 players. All teams are to bring an alternative team strip colour, particularly socks.

TRAVEL

Travel for this tournament for players and officials are at public expense, quoting individual Unit UIN, followed by DIN 2013 10-014. The costs should be kept to an absolute minimum and cars shared wherever possible.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is very limited in the Aldershot area. Charlotte Mills in the AHA Office will try to help secure accommodation. However, it is recommended to call CABS on 01252 352154 first to book accommodation for your squad if you need it.

2014 TROPHY WINNERS

The following teams won trophies in 2014. 11 Sig Regt is to ensure the Major Unit trophy is returned to the AHA secretary clean and engraved by Fri 17 April 15. 5 Med Regt is to ensure the Minor Units trophy is delivered on Fri 17 Apr 15.

a. Major Units 11 Sig Regt

b. Minor Units 5 Med Regt

TRI SERVICE CUP DATES

The Tri Service Cup, Major Unit winners of all 3 services will play in the Tri Service Cup competition. This event will take place at RAF Halton, date TBC.

Major and Minor Units Draw

Tuesday, 10^th March, 2015

Source: Lt Col Charles Jackman

Wednesday, 11^th March, 2015

Source: Lt Col Charles Jackman

Wed 25 Feb 1430 – Army Ladies v Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) Mixed team @ Sandhurst

Wed 25 Feb 2000 – Army Ladies v Woking Ladies @ Woking

Sun 08 – Mon 09 Mar Pre-Inter Services Training Camp @ Aldershot

Sun 08 Mar 1300 – Army Ladies v England O40s Lionesses @ Aldershot

Tue 10 – Wed 11 Mar – Inter Services Tournament at HMS Temeraire (hosted by Royal Navy)

Tue 10 Mar 1100 – 1230    Army Ladies Masters v RAF Ladies Masters

Wed 11 Mar 0830 – 1000    RN Ladies v Losers of 1^st match

Wed 11 Mar 1400 – 1530    RN Ladies v Winners of 1^st match

Ladies Masters (O35s) tournament run at the Inter Services and their match times are:

Tue 10 Mar 1330 – 1500    Army Ladies v RAF Ladies

Wed 11 Mar 1020 – 1150    RN Ladies v Losers of 1^st match

Wed 11 Mar 1210 – 1340    RN Ladies v Winners of 1^st match