Middlesbrough are pleased to announce the successful launch of
their U13’s Local League. The inaugural day saw 3 teams
competing, with players from West Middlesbrough RHC,
Middlesbrough RHC and also novices who have recently joined
the Thursday ‘ALL WELCOME’ session (7-8pm @ The Rainbow
LC).
The league will run right through the summer at Ormesby Sports
Complex, on Saturdays 10am to 12pm, with additional events at
Albert Park Roller Rink throughout the summer.
The teams have been formed to make a fair split between very
experienced players, less experienced, and novices. As more
players join the league weekly (20+ currently attending. MRHC
expect this to rise to 30 by September), more teams will be
formed. MRHC will also welcome other clubs to discuss friendly
events, based on U13’s competition this summer in
Middlesbrough. Matches are based on time available during the
Saturday training session, but are between 10-15 minutes long.
“No keepers, just ‘wooden stand-ins’ are used for now” said
Tony Czifra, League Co-ordinator. “The competition is no less
fierce to score with the wooden keepers, with the kids practicing
their celebration routines!”
The league will be based on a weekly league winning team, plus
the overall accumulation team winner of the season. With a
squad of players from the MU13 League going on to be selected
for Middlesbrough’s U13’s first team at the start of next season,
all the players are raring to go, with some enthusiastically
declaring their intention of playing for England – and with
Heather, Pippa and Owen leading the way there, who can dare to
disagree?!
Please note : MRHC are currently in the process of documenting
it’s Child Protection Policy in line with the NRHA guidelines, so
names of players are currently FIRST NAME only, until full
conformance including parental agreement to publish names /
photos is given (expected to be complete by Friday 8th April).
TIGERS vs LIONS
The first match was a tense affair. With players and parents
cheering on the sidelines, Middlesbrough Tigers, Captained by
Louise (currently of West Middlesbrough RHC), took on
Middlesbrough Lions. With both Jody (Lions Captain) and Louise
leading through forging runs through the middle, it was end to
end stuff. At full time, the result was 0-0. Other results included
LIONS 3 – Panthers 1, seeing 2 great flick shots by Josh, scoring
off the post both times.
Please see the Middlesbrough RHC page on Talk Roller Hockey
for a write up of each match, plus league table (by PM, Wed 6th)
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SPEEDSKATING :
Currently joint top of the Middlesbrough U13’s League, Players
Speedskating Championship is Della and Sean both on 32.5
seconds for Saturday’s session (twice round the cones, at
selected corners of the rink).
Prizes will be given for the FASTEST, but also the MOST
IMPROVED speed skater.
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PLAYER OF THE WEEK :
Middlesbrough U13’s League POTW was Louise, who for her hard
work, great attitude and leading and encouraging her team,
received the POTW award, to the applause of the assembled
players, coaches and parents after the session.
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GOALKEEPER TRIALS :
Saturday 9th April will also see MRHC holding trials for Goal
Keepers for the U13’s Middlesbrough 1st Team.
The following RH Experience from Senior players and Coaches
from Middlesbrough RHC will be utilised for opinion and
recommendation before, during and after the selection process:
Nev Black (Intn’l ‘A’ Referee, Ex-England Seniors Captain and
NRHA/MRHC Life Member)
Ty Drinkwater (Ex-England U17’s coach)
Dave Fothergill (MRHC & NCRHA U13’s Coach & Referee)
Dan Palmer (Ex-England U20’s Keeper)
Ian Smith (Current England Seniors Keeper)
More info:
Reporter: Kos Galtos
