International Hockey for Under 13s in Portugal

February 17th, 2006 · No Comments

Carlos Amaral, Nat Coaching Director, has named the players to travel to Barcelos in Portugal to participate in a tournament on 24/25/26 Feb. Apart from the tournament, they will be attending training sessions and going to watch a European Cup match and a Div 1 game. They depart on Friday 24th and return on Mon 27th Feb.

They were chosen from those Under 13s who have been attending the National Training Weekends. The objective is to give international experience to players which will ensure better quality players when they reach the age for National Schoolboys Team selection. It is expected that there will be 2/3 trips each year for this age group to Spain/Portugal each year.

The player being given this great opportunity are:
Sam Cayley (GK), Michael Carter, Richard Claxton – Peterborough RHC
Hanwei Lim, Josh Taylor – Kings Lynn RHC
Ben Barton, Sam Rowbottom, Alfie Sheppard – Herne Bay United RHC
Daniel Butcher, Kristoff White – Herne Bay RHC
Liam Conroy, Sam Norris – Bury RHC
Ben Graff – East Grinstead RHC

Management Team
Carlos Amaral – Head Coach
Arthur Corr – Assistant Coach
David White – Assistant Coach
Jane Carter – Manager

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