Grosvenor In View Magazine 2025

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U13B Team The U13B team also had an excellent season, showing tremendous improvement and enthusiasm throughout the year. For many of these players, this was their first experience of regular competitive hockey, and their progress from the early fixtures to the end of the season was remarkable. The B team quickly developed into a cohesive and confident group, playing with energy and great team spirit. They recorded several encouraging results against tough opposition, with each player contributing to the team’s success. Their willingness to learn, combined with their positive attitude, made them a joy to coach. Miss Thompson praised their dedication, noting how their skills and understanding of the game developed significantly as the season went on. Miss Thompson expressed her pride in the group, saying: “The U13s have been a fantastic group to coach. Their effort, teamwork, and enthusiasm have made this season so enjoyable. They’ve worked hard, supported one another, and made excellent progress.” With such promising talent and a genuine love for the game, the future of hockey at Grosvenor Grammar School looks bright. The U13A and B teams can look back on their season with great pride a year filled with growth, friendship, and success. Well done! Mrs R Murdock

The 2024/25 season was a hugely positive and enjoyable one for the Under 13A and B Hockey teams Coached by Miss Thompson; both squads showed impressive development throughout the year, combining skill, enthusiasm, and determination in every performance. The girls trained each Wednesday after school, with sessions focused on improving key hockey skills such as dribbling, passing, tackling, and teamwork. Around 30 players attended training regularly, creating a lively and supportive environment where everyone was encouraged to challenge themselves and have fun. Miss Thompson’s structured sessions ensured that all players, whether new to competitive hockey or already experienced, had the opportunity to learn, develop, and enjoy the game. Each Saturday morning, the girls proudly represented Grosvenor in a series of inter-school fixtures, facing a range of opponents from across the province. These matches gave the players valuable experience in applying what they had practised in training, developing their tactical awareness, communication, and resilience under match conditions. Week after week, the players demonstrated commitment and passion. U13A Team The U13A team enjoyed a highly successful season, performing with consistency, confidence, and flair. The A team produced a number of memorable results, with several thrilling victories that demonstrated both technical ability and team spirit. Their passing play and work rate were a testament to their hard work in training, and Miss Thompson was full of praise for the players’ determination to improve each week.

GROSVENOR IN VIEW > 2024/25