Grove Menzieshill Youth Festival

Even though the sun was shining, the stars of the future could be seen gleaming, not in the sky, but on the pitch at Dawson Park Dundee.  Saturday 20th April served up the inaugural Grove Menzieshill Youth Hockey Festival with over 150 players participating in the youth festival, showing off their skills and flair in the beating sun.

Players ageing from 6 to 16 from the clubs of Dunfermline Carnegie, Perthshire, Grove Menzieshill, Brechin/Monarchs, Kinross and the Junior Hockey Academy of Perth all took part in the festival.  Forming a total of 29 teams at u10 u12, u14 & u16 age group level, the day offered not only a playing environment but it was also used as a prime development opportunity for the club’s youth umpires. All matches were umpired by youths who gained valuable match experience. The games were played at a very high standard with an array of tomorrows international players on display.

Lauren Boag was appointed as the youth festival tournament director, which continued the youth theme by Grove Menzieshill Hockey Club.  With her enthusiasm she ensured the event ran smoothly and thanked all the Grove Menzieshill members and families for their help in ensuring the schedule of 6 matches every 12 minutes were played.

The youth coaches of Grove Menzieshill led by Chris Anderson were delighted by the response and enthusiastic support which all teams had from family and friends. He was greatly encouraged by the support from all and was delighted to measure the youths progress against local teams in a positive and family atmosphere.

Jaclyn Suttie, President of Grove Menzieshill said “It was greatly encouraging to witness all the hard work done by hockey clubs and the local authorities in developing our sport and it being celebrated in the youth festival, demonstrating the sport has a strong foundation in the area.”

Photos from the event can be viewed via the link here for 10 days from 23rd April.

 

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