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AHC:
SPORTS NEWS
ISSUE 1 TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2020
FIXTURES - MENS Welcome to new AHC weekly newsletter. We are so pleased to be back up and
running after what feels like forever. This newsletter will a fantastic way to keep
all our members, friends and hockey family updated of the weekly goings on at
Date: 19th September AHC.
(Friendlies)
Whilst the season hasn’t officially kick started, we are still very close!! We have
M1s v Old Bords & Old Willies (A) pre-season games to enjoy before the competitive leagues return.
M2s v KSports (A) A huge amount of gratitude goes to Ashford School to assisting us getting back
on the pitch. Alongside the school Michael and Matt our COVID officers have
M3s v Folkestone (A) worked tirelessly ensuring that all sections of the club have returned safely.
M4s v Folkestone (A)
ANNOUNCEMENTS DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
M5s v Folkestone (A)
We are very pleased to announce that Mens provisional return date 26.09.20
M6s v Folkestone (A) our previous sponsors Autoquip will
be continuing to support the club this Ladies provisional return date
year. Like us, they are very excited 26.09.20
about all the new developments
happening at the club and are more Junior training - Each Sunday from
than happy to support in whatever 13th September.
FIXTURES - LADIES way they can. We are hugely grateful
for their support. Last junior session - Breakup for
Christmas 13th December
Date: 19th September Pitch update: we hope you have been
(Friendlies) keeping track of the progress Charles
L1s v Bromley & Beckenham (A)
Lawrence Surfaces Ltd have been
making at the fortress. It looks nothing
SENIOR TRAINING
short of incredible as you can see Men’s club training – Wednesday
L2s v Gillingham Anch (A) form the pictures. We hope it won’t be 6.30- 7.45
too long now and you will be notified
as soon as we are able to grace the Men’s 1’s/2’s – Wednesday 7.30-9.30
L3s v L4s
turf again.
Ladies 3’s/4’s - Thursday 6.30-7.45
Ladies 1’s/2s - Thursday 7.30 - 9:30
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MENS RESULTS
Ashford 1s V Canterbury more of the same with a side of some more of that as
well please. Again, with this in mind Ashford started the
4-1 stronger of the two teams, in a game that looked destined
to be more open than the first half. Sam Handley was
rewarded for his tireless performance with the fourth, a
Mens 1’s results and reports Ashford’s first full fixture of the now trademark finish to a move started with his own drive
season saw them relishing the opportunity to stretch their and intensity putting the game all but to bed. Call it the
lockdown legs against an ever-talented Canterbury eleven untimely September heat and/or undoubtedly a measure
away at polo farm. After successfully navigating the trials of complacency, with 15 minutes to go the leaders took
of the summer to implement a full if not tricky pre-season it their foot off the pedal and allowed a brief resurgence
was to be a yard stick against which Ashford could finally from the home team who’s quick thinking and flawless
measure themselves and their promotion aspirations with a basics allowed them to exploit the opening spaces to
large portion of the Canterbury contingent playing regional create a handful of chances towards the tail end of the
standard hockey last season. game. Thankfully for Ashford Stirling goalkeeping from the
ever alert Robert Allen and heroic goal line defence from
Starting brightly Ashford looked fresh and their intensity Clifton-holt and Stanley Stamper put stop to attacks where
pushed Canterbury deep into their own half for most of the Ashford found themselves outnumbered at the back and
first 15 minutes. Controlled yet sharp interlinking between indeed on a different day could have seen themselves
the defence and midfield found the away team penetrating throwing away an otherwise flawless victory. it is a sign
the canterbury area regularly and when Andy Hill was that is both encouraging and worrying for the team in equal
bought down clumsily by the keeper to gain a penalty measures. Canterbury did pull a goal back through a well
stroke Will Spain dutifully slotted the chance to give a well- taken set play with just over ten minutes to go but the game
deserved lead. closed with Ashford victorious and with more reason for
encouragement than concern.
Buoyed by the reward for their work Ashford pushed on in
search for another, with the youthful midfield combination Next week sees Ashford contest a double header against
of James Logan and Frankie Andrews linking with the two teams from the division above with more experience
experience of Sam Handley and Lewis Elgar up front to returning from international duty and turkey loading
pose the defence countless problems. Ashford dominated respectively.
much of the remaining half and it was the young two
Ashford 2s V Canterbury
who combined in a smart move from the edge of the D good move down the right led to a short corner which was
that allowed Andrew to slot home his first and the teams converted by the impressive Michael Wood.
2-3
second, a cool back-post finish showing a class that usually
only comes with age. Unfortunately Canterbury responded quickly and reinstated
their 2 goal lead.
At this point in games it has been traditional for Ashford A very young looking Ashford 2s side started their
to allow the opposition a chance to assert themselves, a preseason with a friendly against Canterbury 3s. Ashford continued to play and enjoyed good spells of
string of capitulations last season costing the talented outfit possession. Chris Spain then converted Ashford’s second
a chance at a top half finish. Tireless running however, by Ashford took a while to set with most of the early finishing a slick move with a sharp shot. With a few
the midfield trio of Captain Rickie the legs Johnston Sam possession being dictated by Canterbury. After a couple of minutes to play Ashford were unable to find an equaliser
Hunt and Will Elgar ensured that control remained with close scares a loose ball from defence allowed Canterbury but finished the game with many positives to take into next
Ashford for most of the game. It was the former who was to take an easy 1-0 lead. Ashford gradually found their week’s fixture against K Sports.
rewarded for his tireless effort as he put Ashford 3-0 up, a feet and started to string passes together Chris Spain and
cool finish after a flowing team move securing a lead that Tom Clayson linked well and forced a good save from the
Ashford 3s V N/A
seemed unassailable as the interval approached. Ashford, Canterbury keeper. Ashford continued to push with Michael
looking rampant, continued to create chances through Wood and Steve Barrett sending crosses in to the D that
the ever dangerous Luke Doppelganger-Wicken, with any just missed that finishing touch. On the stroke of half time
semblance of a canterbury attack navigated by cool, calm, Canterbury doubled their lead with a quick break and smart No match.
and collected defensive work from the evergreen Toby finish.
Clifton Holt and Ben Davis, both returning this year from
brief and wholly unpopular retirements for what looks to be After a welcome half time break and team talk Ashford
a promising season. started the brighter creating several early chances. Cope
Hewitt and Ben Housten linked well to set up Dylan Page
At half time Ashford found themselves the correct side of who forced another good save. Mid way through the half
a well-deserved lead and knew the order of the day was Ashford found the break through their paly had deserved a
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MENS RESULTS
Ashford 4s V Canterbury Ashford 5s V Canterbury
0-3 1-1
Fittingly, for the first outing of the post-lockdown era, the Ashford Crusaders drew 3-3 with Canterbury Squires in
new-look 4s team was reminiscent of a state care home their first friendly of the season. John Browning scored the
- the majority of the old men who played with us in March opener from short range after only a couple of minutes.
were no longer with us! As the half wore on Canterbury took control of the match
and equalised on the 25 minute mark. In the second half
Consequently, it was a youthful looking team with a Ashford regained the lead through David Finch. Their
backbone of aged survivors that stepped out a Polo Farm advantage was short lived as Canterbury broke away on
for the first friendly of the year against a strong looking the left flank and cut inside and finished from the top of the
Canterbury 5s. box. Whilst dangerous in attack, Ashford were vulnerable
on the break as Canterbury enjoyed several counter
In the first half, we matched Canterbury in most areas attacks. Chris Browning scored Ashford’s third with a
but they were a lot more fluent going forward. Thankfully, cool reverse stick finish from the top of the circle. Despite
they displayed understandable rustiness and often lacked resisting Canterbury pressure and defending several
the final touch in the D to truly punish us. Nevertheless, a penalty corners well, Canterbury got their equaliser late on.
sharp rebound flicked past the despairing Tim on the goal A draw was a fair result for both teams on what was a hot
line, an unfortunate deflection of the ‘keepers stick during a and sunny afternoon at Polo Farm.
one-on-one and a slick move and cross from the right saw
us going 3-0 down. We had a number of our own chances
but poor decision-making and positioning reflected the long
lay-off. Ashford 6s V Canterbury
The second half was an attritional affair as the warm 1-3
weather and lack of fitness began to tell. There were
A valiant Ashford mens 6th lost 3-1 to Canterbury Friars.
chances a-plenty at both ends but both defences held firm.
Many possitives to be taken from the match against a
Paul in goal began to find his feet and pulled off an early
higher division team.
contender for stop of the season with a sensational reflex
save to chop a sharp deflection that had seemingly gone
past him up over the bar. Everyone fought hard and gave
no quarter to ensure the second half remained goalless
leaving us with a 3-0 defeat.
Strong performances from 1 to 11 resulted in the golden
lady experiencing her first every 3-way with Dominic, Blair
and Paul C all sharing the honours. A tardy Gary, failing
to live up to the speed Kent Constabulary know him for,
narrowly pipped Roger to poultry headgear as this season’s
first DoD.
Whilst the result was not the start to the season we would
have wished for, we play friendlies for a reason and nobody
wants to peak early! There was plenty of promise and
spirit shown and as the fitness, touch and understanding
naturally improve we can be confident of another great
season.
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LADIES RESULTS
Ashford 1s V Folkstone in concentration meant that Canterbury broke through
following a arguable foul on an ashford player to make Ashford 3s V Canterbury Following a sequence of Ashford short corners a foot on
the line resulted in a penalty flick, neatly tucked away by
1-3 the score 1-0. The game ended 2-0 to Canterbury after a
continuous battle and improved display from Ashford. 3-2 Captain Sarah. Despite a disallowed goal from Canterbury
briefly giving them hope, Canterbury had to fight hard
against the tenacity of the Ashford attacks. Inevitably a
Ashford 1s V Canterbury Following an anti-climactic end to last season, Ashford neat partnership between Bronwyn and Julie found the
Ashford 2s V Canterbury has seen significant change in the ladies’ section. The first backboard thanks to Julie’s final touch and put Ashford 2-0
0-3 friendly of the season for Ashford Ladies 3s was away to up at half time.
4-3
Canterbury and they certainly rose to the challenge. From The game continued in good spirits with both sides playing
the first Canterbury push back, Ashford applied pressure well. Amelia and Elysia worked well together opening up
Ashford Ladies 1s travelled to Three Hills Hockey ground and took control of the ball. Alice and Bronwyn ensured the pitch for easier play around the opposition, with strong
for a triangular with lical rivals Folkestone and Canterbury. Ashford Ladies 2’s started strong against Canterbury structure and strength in the centre, with 3s debutants Izzy, passes up the pitch providing numerous opportunities for
First game was Ashford vs Folkestone. Folkestone and looked the more dominate side which resulted in Aiofe, Amelia, Elysia, Julie and Chloe, and returning players the forwards. Canterbury managed to convert a break late
dominated the first half with Ashford giving them to much two goals early on in the first half from Tess Palmer and Lisa and Jodie settling in quickly around them. in the game leaving the final score 2-1 to Ashford.
respect and space and the first half ended with a 3-0 Katie Gregson. Canterbury then came back fighting and Despite being a very newly built side, Ashford held good A great, positive start for Ashford Ladies 3s.
lead against Ashford. After a quick half time chat Ashford capitalised on a few mistakes by the Ashford side and shape, created space and as a result linked up effectively.
knew they had to attack hard to get back into the game. scored three goals in quick succession. Ashford then Canterbury found it difficult to defend against the relentless
The game ended 3-1 to Folkestone but a much better and varied attacks and when they did gain control of the
Ashford 4s V N/A
regrouped at half time and came out with determination
performance from Ashford in this half. In the second and agresssion which resulted in lots of shots at goal and ball, they were immediately put under pressure. They found
fixture Ashford took on Canterbury. Both teams were after a few attempts that went just wide or hit the goal post it very hard to find a way through the organised defense
0-0 at half time with a adjusted and goal hungry Ashford Ashford were rewarded with an equaliser and then the of Beth, Becky, Sarah and Hilary. Newly promoted goalie No match.
side taking on board the feedback given to them by new winner, both coming from Emma Bains, giving Ashford 4-3 Grace was confident and agile preventing anything from
coach Diccon Stubbings after the previous game. A lapse win. Player of the match was Emma Bozeat looking dangerous.
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JUNIORS SECTION
JUNIOR SECTION venue all seemed to work! We are transporting
all equipment and obviously ensuring everything
The junior section returned on the 13th after a is cleaned in-between sessions. We have a site
very long wait off the pitch. It is going to be an plan for the school which should keep us all safe
exciting year as we look to grow the juniors and and has been included here again. It was great
bring more training than ever before as we start to see so many people watching and all with the
our 50th season. We are looking to get all the distancing, thank you.
juniors as much time on the pitch as we can and
also play a lot more games and we would like to
see all players in games regardless of abilities. FIXTURES
Weekly training has been scheduled in Teamo for
There is a strong coaching team with a number of Sundays for Under 6’s through to U14 Boys and
people supporting. The lead coaches as follows: Girls. The Academy will start at the club from the
5th October on the new pitch at Ball Lane.
U6’s - Michael Taylor
U8’s - Nathan Morris Under 8’s, U10’s and u12’s and u14’s have
U10 Boys – Giles Starley all been entered into leagues and triangular’s.
U10 Girls – Sarah Neave Details on these will be provided once we have
U12 Boys – Jamie Horton them all confirmed. Dates for the diaries as
U12 Girls – Mark Owen follows:
U14 Boys – Ian Thomas
U14 Girls – Pete Boyd 1st November, 6th December 2020, 10th
January, 7th February, 7th March 2021
We will always need more help especially when TIMETABLE FOR TRAINING VIDEO FOOTAGE
it comes to matches and tournaments. If you are Under 14’s boys have been entered into the Kent
able to help please let us know. league, details to follow. Under 14 girls have We would like to take some high level footage
These times will be adjusted when we move
been entered into the Home Counties Tier 3 and either this Sunday or next Sunday of the pitch
back to the club as there are some sections
The return this week has taken a huge amount England Hockey junior championship Tier 2. setup with players. This will be very high level
which are too big for the pitch space we have
of preparation but seemed to go well with lots of Under 16 Girls have been entered into the Kent and of the full pitch so we will not be able to
allocated at the moment. This will all be added to
smiling faces coming off the pitch. The juggled League. identify players. This will be used on social media
Teamo in coming days so please look out for it.
start times, spacing, one way systems and a new to promote the junior section. If there is anyone
who doesn’t want to be in this can you please
I have a couple of items that have been left
let me know so we can look to avoid particular
behind from this week and will bring them next
sessions if needed.
week. Please let me know if they are yours
so they can be bagged up for returning. Red
Hoodie, left from the u10 girls session, black NEW KIT
abercrombie and fitch hoodie, from the boys
session and a Grays glove from the U14’s For those who are looking to buy new kit you can
girls. I also have 2 chairs which were left by the get this from this link - http://shop.xstreamgroup.
registration table. co.uk/ashford-hockey-club-57-c.asp
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MORE JUNIOR GENERAL
ACADEMY FEEDBACK NEW KIT SENIORS What else would you like to see in our
This season sees the launch for the Academy If there is any feedback on the junior section Senior kit orders are all done online. Members of the club newsletter? Let us know:
and with it being run by Diccon (Men’s and then please pass it on (both on and off the pitch). can access the club shop via TK.
Facebook: Ashford (Kent) Hockey Club
Ladies first team coach). This has been added We all welcome feedback so we can make
to Teamo for the school years 10-13. Training
will be held on a Monday night, additional
changes and make it an enjoyable experience for
everyone.
TEAMO Twitter: @AshfordKentHC
training on a Wednesday night with the men’s Our main club communications are done through teamo. Instagram: @ashfordhockey
(space permitting) and Thursday night with the Email address: michael@ashford-hockey.co.uk Payments, team lineups, chats and all other information
ladies. Obviously we will also be encouraging can be found. Download it and register now.
the players ready to play senior hockey at the
weekend. This should be an amazing experience SOCIALS
for everyone involved with a lot of coaches
supporting the sessions. If you have not signed At the moment we are going to struggle to do
up yet please do so. junior discos and other events but it would be
good to find out from the junior section what
socials they would like to have added to the diary
for when things relax again. Please let me know
SUBS any ideas you have.
As you will have seen Teamo has been setup
and is asking for payments. We would be grateful
if you can confirm these and start making the
payments. If there are any questions please let
me know and we will be able to assist.
SECOND HAND SHOP
We are going to bring this back as it makes it an
affordable way to get the equipment. If you have
a donation please bring it to training in a bad so it
can be cleaned and made available the following
week. Monies raised from this will be used to buy
more equipment for training.
HOLIDAY CAMPS
We will be offering holiday camps in half terms
and more details of these will be provided shortly.
We have run some before but these will be
scheduled during the school holidays. We are
going to be bringing a number of experienced
coaches to help run these and will be bringing in
new equipment to make these sessions fun.
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SPONSORS
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