IAPS U11 Girls' Hockey Qualifier Sept 2022

Welcome

Dear players, coaches and parents, I am delighted to be welcoming you back to St Edward’s for the IAPS hockey tournament. Hockey is an integral part of the sporting calendar here at St Edward’s, enjoyed by all pupils across the school year. During autumn and winter our teams have a busy fixtures list, competing against some of the top schools in the and Conditioning at all levels and pupils can have access to individual and small group sessions regularly. Teddies enters girls’ U14, U15, U16 and U18 teams and boys’ U14, U16 and U18 teams into the National Championships each year. Our girls’ sides in particular have enjoyed considerable success in recent years, especially in tournaments. country. The programme we run is supported by Strength

IAPS Rules and Regulations All IAPS Hockey tournaments follow the In2Hockey Rules and regulations. The full rules and regulations can be found on the England Hockey website here: https://www.englandhockey.co.uk/governance/rules-and-regulations/rules-of-hockey Results IAPS are pleased to be working with SOCS to bring you live results from as many events as possible. Results will be published online here: https://www.schoolssports.com/CompetitionMicrosite/Competition.asp?TID=IAPS-Hockey Sevens&TSID=6480

We also have a number of pupils playing club, regional and representative hockey at the moment. A close connection with Oxford Hawks Hockey Club has opened up opportunities for players who aspire to take their hockey to the next level. I hope the girls enjoy their experience of St Edward’s Hockey today and I look forward to seeing them play. Ed Ellis , Head of Hockey

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