Newly-promoted East Grinstead made a fantastic start to life in the Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division by holding reigning champions Surbiton to a 1-1 draw. Surbiton were undefeated last season but they were a goal down after 32 minutes with Takara Haines firing East Grinstead into the lead on her debut. Chloe Palmer was on hand
Newcomers to the Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division, East Grinstead face a baptism of fire with a trip to champions Surbiton on the opening day of the season on Saturday. They were easily the winners of the Investec Conference East last season, losing just once in the league. But they face a tough challenge
Surbiton capped a terrific domestic campaign with a 2-1 win over Canterbury in the Investec Women’s Hockey Championship final. In doing so they remained undefeated for the whole season. Goals from Julia King and Abi Robinson steered them to the title but they were pushed all the way by an excellent display from the Kent
Reading snatched the win in the 3rd-4th place playoff with an impressive display to see off a determined Clifton side at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre. Clifton had taken the lead from Liz Sinton’s penalty corner but goals from Emma Thomas, Ellie Cockburn and Helen Richardson-Walsh turned the tide and gave the Sonning
East Grinstead and Buckingham came away with vital points from the penultimate day of action in the Promotion Play-Offs at the Investec Women’s Finals Weekend. A 7-1 victory for East Grinstead and 2-1 for Buckingham puts the two sides second and top of the table respectively. Slough have the same number of points as East
Investec Women’s Finals Weekend – Championship Play-Offs Surbiton and Canterbury set-up a repeat of last year’s Championship Final with respective wins over Reading and Clifton at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre this afternoon. Neither side booked their place in the final with ease however, as Reading took Surbiton to a shoot-out in the first semi
A hat-trick from Philipa Newton helped Slough win 3-0 over Wakefield and make a great start to their bid for top-flight hockey in the Investec Women’s Promotion Tournament. Sunday’s win puts Slough top of the early table, although Buckingham are level following their 4-3 win over East Grinstead at Cannock Hockey Club. Goals from Jess
As the final whistle sounded at Sugden Road on Saturday, Surbiton’s players had achieved a terrific feat. Not only had they sewn up first place in the Investec Women’s Premier League during the previous round of games, they had now managed to become only the third women’s team – and first London side – to
Reading secured the final play-off place in the Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division as they beat Leicester 3-1 on Saturday. They climbed above Holcombe who could only draw 0-0 with leaders Surbiton, and will go forward to the Finals Weekend which is being staged on April 18-19 at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis
THERE is still much to play for as the Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division heads into the thrilling final week of regular season matches on Saturday. Surbiton host Holcombe, with the leaders aiming to finish the season unbeaten while Holcombe will want to clinch the fourth and final play-off spot. But there are crucial
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