Over 180 kids first taster of competitive hockey

Over 180 youngsters had their first experience of competitive hockey last weekend as Kinross hockey club put on an U10, U12 and U14 youth tournament.

The junior tournament was delivered on October 26th where a total of 180 young players attended the festival, providing competitive fixtures for U10, U12 & U14’s. The tournament was also supported by 25 coaches, 9 umpires and officials, as well around 80 parents who braved the weather to stay and support the players.

The teams in attendance of the tournament were Kinross, JHA Perth, Blairgowrie, Grove Menzieshill and Dunfermline Carnegie. The tournament provided a number of the players with their first experience of a competitive match and feedback so far has been fantastic.

Final Standings

U10s winners: JHA Perth

U12s winners: Dunfermline Carnegie

U14s winners: Kinross

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