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Annual Dinner and Dance tickets from Nikki Becvar £29.00 each
Saturday 14^th April 2012 Barnsgate Manor Vineyard

Starters

Griddled Asparagus wrapped in Parma Ham with Hollandaise Sauce

Salmon & Ginger Fishcakes with Beetroot Salad

Deep fried brie (v)

Main Courses

Mustard and Maple Syrup Coated Loin of Lamb

Roast Sirloin of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding

Sea Bass with Chilli and Ginger Butter

Wild Mushroom, Spring Onion, Spinach & Ricotta Strudel (v)

Dessert

Coffee

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25th February 2012
MATCH REPORTS
Ladies 2s

Lewes - 4 Crowborough 2s - 1

Top took on bottom as relegation threatened Borough travelled to Lewes.  Borough arrived with a strong squad hoping to cause a major upset but despite a battling performance it was not to be.  Honours were even in the first half until a breakaway led to a short corner which the home side clinically dispatched.  The away side fought back with Grace Patient, Brooke Steadman and Nina Williams coming close to a breakthrough.   Defensively Borough were also on form with Hilary Lynsey, Liz Wigglesworth, Sarah Bell and Hayley Fishnden all working hard to stifle the table-topping attack.

Crowborough began the second half confidently with both Cath Warnock and Sam Haizelden playing defence splitting balls to the pacy Ellie Wilding. However, they committed too many players foward and were twice stung by breakaway goals.  A flicker of hope came when Warnock played an inch perfect ball to Vicky Dennett who knocked it goalward before hurdling the keeper.  Amber George was influential as Borough put on pressure in search of a second but the home side's keeper was a match for any efforts.   Hilary Brown, playing in goal for the visitors for the first time this season had a superb match, saving more than half a dozen goalbound efforts.  The last quarter saw Borough tire and Lewes were eager to take advantage, placing one more exacting shot past the keeper to complete the scoring.
Crowborough are now staring relegation firmly in the face but still retain hopes of survival.

Borough player of the match: Cath Warnock

Mens 2s
Lewes 1 v 2  Crowborough Men’s 2s

This was always set to be a tough away game against local rivals Lewes; a late flood lit game was on paper, going to favour the home side.  Borough wanted to continue their recent winning form so started off strong by dominating the Midfield with experienced players Martin Fotheringham and Darren Pulman.
Lewes soon found their stride and pushed forward but the Borough defence and goalkeeper was more than a match for them.
Shortly into the first half the younger players from Crowborough soon found their way into the Lewes goal area, Ollie McCrow powered along the back line and crossed to the in-form super striker Tom Callingham, who calmly placed the ball in the back of the Lewes goal.
The second half once again saw Borough pressurise the Lewes side and Ian Easton soon put them 2 ahead. Easton scored again but it was disallowed and Lewes clawed one back from a penalty corner to make it 1-2, they continued to pile pressure onto Borough but they were not to be beaten. Final score Lewes 1 Crowborough 2.
Special thanks goes to the travelling supporters which week on week outnumber the opposition home or away giving encouragement to the Borough side.
Next week is at home against the in-form Worthing side.

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25th February 2012
Junior training resumes followed  by Ladies 1s at midday and Mens 1s at 1.30.   Please come and support if you aren't playing

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11th February 2012 ALL GAMES CANCELLED THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY JUNIOR TRAINING CANCELLED.
Unfortunately due to emergency maintenance at Beacon, junior training is cancelled this week and will resume on Saturday 25th February

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28th January Match Reports

Men's 2's  7 v  2    Southwick Men's 2's

Southwick turned up looking to take points off their closest rivals in the league.  They got off to good start taking an early lead.  This galvanised Crowborough into action and they began to pressure the Southwick defence.  With Guy Matthews back in the side and returnee Darren Pulman excelling in midfield, this pressure was kept up until the Southwick defence was breached and Crowborough equalised and then took the lead.  Martin Fotheringham was his usual calm and reassuring presence in the centre of midfield.  Then the youngsters showed their potential with excellent skill and stamina from Zack Dawson, Ollie Yeoman, Sam George and Ollie McCrow.  Tom Callingham, who has found it difficult to score of late was"Johnny on the spot" to bag an excellent and well deserved hat trick.  Ian Easton continued his recent outstanding contribution with another brace.  As the game wore on the the goals continued to come.  Crowborough still needed to defend and were helped in this with some skillful saves from keeper Peter Bradshaw.  Keenen Smith just did what now seems to come naturally and kept his side of the pitch quiet and kept the various attackers at bay.  David Hathaway, in a new skin tight shirt, showed he had lost none of his skill and determination and is a welcome addition to the squad. This victory was much needed and most deserved.  This squad of players is still very much a work in progress, but are beginning to produce quality hockey and getting the results they deserve.

Ladies 2s 0 v 5 Hailsham

Borough are now deep in a relegation battle but with effort like this they may still scrape to safety.

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28th January 2012 Burns Night Supper

3 course meal plus scotch to toast £10 per head

Soup
Address to the Haggis (scotch)
Haggis, Neeps and Tatties
Address to the lasses (scotch)
Tipsy Laird
Reply from the lasses (scotch)
The Immortal Memory (scotch)

tickets from Paula & Guy (paulalungmuss@hotmail.co.uk)

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7th January 2012
Junior Training resumes at Beacon, 0845-1015

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1st January 2012
Club Captain's XI v Club Mixed Team
1pm start at Beacon with chilli back at the club house.

Don't forget Aunty Kim's quiz in the evening, 7pm for a 7.30 start.  Let's start the New Year in style :-)

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30th November 2011
TRAINING CANCELLED

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26/11/2011 Match Reports
Ladies 2s

Roedean 5 Crowborough 2s - 0

Crowborough defended bravely but were unable to survive the Roedean onslaught. The home side found Borough hard to break down in the first half with Sarah Bell, Liz Wigglesworth and Hilary Lynsey holding firm at the back. However, Borough's three man midfield were soon overrun by the speedy opposition and Kate Rahn dropped back to the middle to fill the gaps.

Borough parried attack after attack before keeper Ashley Fisk was eventually beaten.

The away side came back strongly forcing a short corner worked neatly between Nina Williams, Brooke Steadman and Rahn. However, despite some good counter attacks, Roedean held the upper hand going into the break leading by two after a carefully placed second goal.

Amber George worked wonders on the right to the extent little attacking play by the opposition went near her zone. Roedean came out from the traps in the second half sneaking the early third goal which put the game beyond Borough.

Vicky Kift and Hilary Brown offered a variety of options on the left as Borough sought to get on the score sheet but it was to no avail.
Crowborough's Hayley Fishenden made some goal saving interventions which along with the last ditch tackles of Wigglesworth kept the score down to a more reasonable reflection of the actual game; if scored like boxing it would have been a lot closer.

The pace of Roedean proved their greatest weapon with two more zippy goals seeing Borough go down 5-0.

Crowborough Men's 2's  1  v   6 Mid-Sussex Men's 2's

A visit from top of the table side Mid-Sussex had led the struggling Crowborough side that they were in for a difficult morning.  But from the start the side displayed stoic and dogged defence in an effort to keep the superior Mid-Sussex side at bay.  The opposition were always going to score goals and it was a credit to the makeshift defence of Andy and Ashley Fishenden, with Guy Lungmuss to try and limit the damage.  Peter Bradshaw, in goal, made some fine saves, but the pressure inevitably told and the Mid-Sussex side got themselves into an unasailable 3-0 position.  From then on it would have been easy for the Crowborough side to let their heads drop and let the goals flood in.  But not this afternoon.  Some determined and strong defence by the Midfield of Martin Fotheringham, Zack Dawson, Greg Surridge and Dave Shaw helped to shore up the defence and actually create some good counter attacks. The two substitutes, Tim Abrahart and Ollie McCrow aquitted themsleves well.  Some fine work up front by the trio of Tom Callingham, Sam George and Ian Easton led to a fine, well executed counter attacking goal.  The second half was more of the same, which was never going to see Crowborough take any points, but they were able to limit the damage against a skilful, albeit truculent Mid-Sussex side.  A bystander would have found it difficult to determine the winning side, such was the level of dissent exhibited by the Mid-Sussex side.  They were deserved winners, but rather let themselves down with their poor discipline and were hardly an example to the numerous juniors in the Crowborough ranks.  Crowborough have two games to go until the Xmas break; They are keeping it together and showing real class and fortitude, despite the run of poor results; Their time will come!!

 

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12/11/2011 Match Reports
Crowborough Men's 2's  2 v  2  Lewes Men's 4's

 

After five straight defeats it was becoming important that this team of Old wise owls and young lions were able to get something out of a game soon.  Today was that day!  An enlarged squad battled from start to finish against a familiar Lewes side, who broke quickly and were looking to take advantage of Crowborough's run of poor results.  The team were unlucky to go one behind, conceding from a short corner; but rallied and were soon counter attacking and putting Lewes under pressure.  The pressure led to a short corner, expertly converted by a trademark Laurie Torrington drag flick.  Some key positions were well covered this week, with Zak Dawson firstly impressing at half-back,  then showing his versatility at Right wing.  Ashley Fishenden, returning after freeing up his packed diary, slotted into the defence and looked capable and composed.  Steve Alcock returning from injury acquitted himself well and was a useful foil for the dependable Martin Fotheringham.  With Guy matthews at the back, giving yet another demonstration of solid defending the team is beginning to show belief in all areas of the pitch.  The youngsters of Tom Callingham, Sam George, Ollie Yeoman, Keenen Smith, Tim Abrahart and Greg Surridge all continue to impress each week.  After another goal from Lewes, the teams heads did not drop, but rather dug deep to press the Lewes defence and win several excellent challenges.  Ollie Yeoman was unlucky not to score from a well worked passing move.  That was left to another flick from Man of the match, Laurie Torrington and with little time left in the game, the Crowborough team shored up their defences to take a well deserved point.  The points will be hard earned this season, but the team is on the right track.

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5/11/2011 Match Reports

Crowborough Ladies 2s 0 Lewes ladies 4s 1

 

Crowborough matched Lewes every step of the way but could not reply to their breakaway goal. In a hard fought game Borough had the majority of the play. Kate Rahn saw a powerful shot zip just wide. Ellie Wilding's penetrative cross just skimmed the stick of Grace Patient with the equalising goal just a whisker away. Brooke Steadman continued to forage down the channels and Amber George was winning her midfield battle.

The returning Vicky Ball added much needed experiece and pace to the attack. Pulling the strings from the middle she almost created the chance to take a point from the game. Sam Haizelden and Hayley Fishenden added further experience to the centre of the park with Haizelden's long balls sure to create chaos in the opposition half.

Charlotte Richardson worked hard despite carrying an injury and captain Vicky Dennett withdrew midway through the second half after failing to run off an ankle knock.

Lewes managed few attacks due to the defensive solidity of Williams, Dillingham, Bradshaw and Wigglesworth although Fisk was on good form when shots made it goal bound.

Joint captain Vicky Dennett said: "Everyone battled so hard. We are just inches away from taking the points."

Mens 2s
South Saxons Men's 2's  6  v   1   Crowborough Men's 2's

A fine game of hockey, played in the right spirit, which says a great deal about both these clubs.  Saxons are an extremely well drilled outfit, with a good mixture of young and old, similar in fact to the Crowborough side, just it became clear that their mixture were a little better than ours!!  Despite a ferocious start by Saxons, the Crowborough defence remained resolute and it was somewhat of a surprise when Crowborough took the lead through a fast counter attack, well finished by Tom Callingham.  This was perhaps the high point of the Crowborough afternoon, as normal Saxons service was soon resumed and they began to gain the upper hand, firstly equalising, then taking a small advantage into the half time break.  The second half was more of the same, with some excellent passing moves by Saxons, which lead to an increase in their lead.  Saxons deserve credit for playing in such a fair and positive fashion and respecting the Crowborough team.   The Crowborough team are a work in progress, perhaps a season too soon to be in this league, so they will learn from the tough experience of being on the receiving end of a drubbing each week and try and take the positives from the poor results.  If at the end of the season they can return from the pitch with a smile still in place it will say a great deal about their character and maturity.  The team will grow as a unit and with the wise heads of Martin Fotheringham, Guy Matthews ( Yesterday's Player of the match) and Ian Easton nurturing the talent of Sam George, Ollie Yeoman, Keenan Smith and Tom Calllingham the future will still be bright.  Captain Guy Lungmuss and Vice Andy Fishenen are happy that moral remains high, despite the adversity of defeat and will continue to marshal the team through the tough winter months

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29/10/2011 Match Reports
Mens 1s

East Grinstead Men’s 4th XI – 3 Crowborough Men’s 1st XI – 8
Crowborough started the game in a positive manner and had some early possession resulting in some good attacking play. Pete Bradshaw was forced in to some good saves, however the early East Grinstead pressure led to a well worked goal. Again Crowborough lost possession and found themselves 2-0 down. Before the team could breathe, Crowbor ough conceded a penalty flick which even though Bradshaw got his glove to the ball, he was unable to prevent the goal. This had a major effect on the Crowborough team who found a new lease of life. After some minor changes the team started to string together some good attacking plays. Eventually the breakthrough came when Crowborough broke on the right hand side and resulting in Nick Waterton passing to an unmarked John Parker who slotted the first goal home superbly. This gave the team a huge belief and another well worked play involving Adam Cro, Harry Turner and Dave Shaw would allow Dave Charlesworth to power home the second goal. In the second half Crowborough moved up a gear and some very fast flowing hockey ended in some close chances. 10 minutes in another great movement involving John Parker, Merlin Smerthurst and Stuart Clark presented Martin Fotheringham the perfect opportunity to draw the game in which he converted in his normal calm manner. Some strong defending from the man of the match David Lowries ensured Crowborough did not concede again. Crowborough eventually took the lead when a rare short corner presented them with an opportunity to score. Nick Waterton having his first shot blocked was eventually able to lob the goal keeper in a surprising fashion, Philip Clark also made sure the ball ended in the net by distracting the goal keeper. A mix up on the side lines caused Luke Edwards to be sin binned for 10 minutes, however, the Crowborough defence of Keenan Smith, David Lowries and Harry Turner ensured that the attacking threat of East Grinstead was minimised. Once Luke Edwards returned to the pitch, he instantly terrorised the East Grinstead defence and set up Phil Clark who scored the 5th Goal with a composed finish. Steve Alcock & Luke Edwards were involved in the 6th goal converted by John Parker for his second. Luke Edwards eventually got himself on the score sheet after some nice attacking play from Harry Turner, Phillip Clark and Dave Charlesworth. East Grinstead still attacked and twice Bradshaw was called in to action by saving several drag flicks from short corners. The last goal came from another superb attack by Crowborough resulting in Dave Charlesworth scoring his second of the day with a well timed flick over the goal keeper. Thereby finishing the goal scoring and remarkable come back from Crowborough.

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29^th October 2011 HALLOWEEN PARTY AT CLUBHOUSE

 

7.30-11pm Come along in your scariest outfits, prize for the best dressed

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22/10/2011 Match Reports

Crowborough Ladies 1 3 v 1 Honeybees Ladies 1s

From the starting whistle both teams battled it out and it was end to end stuff.  The home side conceded the first goal but quickly retaliated and drew level again by Hannah Knowles (Player of the Match) bring fed by Becky Kift, who drove the ball into the D finding Knowles for the finish.

Both teams determination to seek comfort by a goals advantage was denied, until the final 15 minutes where Crowborough worked hard to deliver pristine passes out to the wings, finding Vikki Link and Alice Burch. The teamwork paid off only for Knowles to make a magnificent run into the shooting D and slip it past the goalkeeper for a 2-1 lead.

Crowborough stepped up a notch keeping strong at the back with Hayley Fishenden making some crucial interceptions, along with some cracking saves from Julie Bradshaw keeping that one goal advantage.   Strikes from Naomi Walker, Becky Kift, Hannah Knowles and Abi Dawson were unsuccessful but the win of a penalty corner resulted in another goal, where Nikki Becvar pummelled the ball into the backboard with the straight strike.   A great comeback win following their heavy defeat against Hailsham last week proves the teams’ determination and team work.   The ladies have a one week break and are back in action on November 5^th.

Crowborough Ladies 2s 2 - Burgess Hill 3

A last ditch winner denied a battling Borough side what would have been a much deserved point.

Borough came to the fixture deprived of half a dozen of their strongest players but instead of wilting some new stars took up the mantle.
Borough had taken the lead early in the first half when Grace Patient forced the ball in after fantastic battling by Ashleigh Fisk and Brooke Steadman. The home side were put under more pressure by the visitors before scrambling a breakaway goal.
Borough took control of the game once more with Amber George, (lady of the match), playing the match of her life in midfield. When the opposition did surge forward Julie Patient was there to protect the goal with some first class saves.
Against the run of play the home side sneaked ahead but the visitors would not give up. A Vicky Dennett cross was fired into the net by the impressive Nina Williams to bring parity once more.

Good work by returning midfielder Anna Crompton, who bossed the centre, saw Borough create a number of chances and Hilary Brown, Hilary Lindsay and Liz Wigglesworth were solid at the back despite increasing pressure.

The late winner by Burgess Hill was hard to take after such a battling display, but Borough, despite leaving pointless, recorded their most cohesive display of the season.

Crowborough Men’s 2s 3  v Horsham 7

A Challenging start to the season was not made easier by the well-established visitor’s from Horsham. While the Crowborough team held their own in the first half with some solid play from the midfield and defence, the Horsham side turned up the pressure at the restart creating several goals from well executed attacks. The Borough team showed grit and determination creating many opportunities, two goals from Ian Easton and one from Guy Mathews and some truly outstanding play from left back Lawrence McCabe and attacking midfielder Zak Dawson.  
Crowborough will be hoping their fortunes change when they travel to Hastings and take on South Saxons in two weeks’ time

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15/10/2011 Match Reports

Boys Development

Crowborough Crowletts 0 South Saxon Warriors 0

The Crowletts hosted Hastings side South Saxons junior hockey on a bright sunny morning at Beacon astro, with several regular players unavailable the Crowletts were down to a bear eleven.This gave an opportunity for debutant Charlie Ralph and fringe players to show their ability, they did not let themselves or their team down.The Saxons junior players were very skilful and attacked with pace. The defence of Andrew Orchard dominating the centre and Alex Bellamy and Alex Hurworth offering excellent support, kept these attack at bay.The midfield brothers of Corrie and Elliott Lindsay together with Adult player Neil Baldwin showed real class in distributing to the wings.With Zach Dawson ( man of the match )as usual running the game with tireless running and passing. Dom Spiller and Charlie on the wings proved a thorn in the Saxons defence.It was once again very good to see Michael Orchard our much improved goalkeeper recording another clean sheet.Little Josh Finch was given little service at centre forward but cannot be criticised for effort. This result is for the Crowletts a point gained not two points lost given our inexperienced juniors compared to Saxons juniors, with two draws and one victory in this campaign this is good Development hockey and bodes well for the rest of the season !!

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Men's 2s

 

Southwick Men's 2's 1 v Crowborough Men's 2's 0

Close, but no Cigar!

The sort of game that could have gone either way.  Crowborough started well, with some good attacking opportunities, but were unlucky not too score.  It was a lapse of concentration and one or two instances of dribbling rather than making the quick pass, that led to a good Southwick counter attack and a far post tap in from an excellently delivered cross.  The second half continued with Crowborough continuing to press, winning penalty corner after penalty corner, but not being able to convert these set pieces into goals.  Martin Fotheringham and Sam George worked hard in Midfield to keep the attacks coming.  Tom Callingham was always a threat and unlucky not to get more opportunities and Neil Baldwin and Ian Easton, with their eons of experience could not unlock the Southwick defence and that is how it ended.  With three games gone and the league as tough as it is; it is perhaps going to be a stern test of character to remain positive; but the team have the right balance of youth and maturity and it would be a shame to let emotions cross that boundary into dissent.  The team will grow as a unit and need to take heart, remember the basics and take pride in the progress they are still making.

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8/10/2011 Match Reports

Ladies 2s

Brighton 0 Crowborough 2s - 1

Borough recorded their first win of the season with this hard fought victory. Borough caused most of the early pressure, with Kate Rahn and Grace Patient using their pace to unnerve the opposition defense.

The breakthrough came when Kate Rahn's short corner was fired home by Sam Haizelden with an emphatic strike.  Away goalkeeper Julie Patient then made a series of impressive saves to protect Borough's narrow lead.

Alice Birch worked hard to secure the midfield while Brooke Steadman's second half pace ensured the opposition could never rest.
There was still time for defender Hilary Brown to clear a Brighton shot off the line before Borough secured their victory.

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Mens 2s

Crowborough 2's 1  v St. Francis 1's  3
Going in the right direction

The result seemed a little unfair to the Crowborough side, who battled hard throughout the 70 minutes and deserved at least a point. St Francis are a well drilled outfit with some very swift forwards and break quickly to chase the long ball. Crowborough began well, with some neat passing and good movement off the ball. The combination of Martin Fotheringham and Laurie Torrington in midfield added strength and a fulcrum from which to build. Excellent support play on and off the ball by Man of the match Steve Alcock, led to some good attacking opportunities. Tom Callingham and Ian Easton were unlucky on several occasions, before a well worked move ended with Laurie Torrington scoring. The juniors in the side continued to impress, with Sam George popping up on the right wing this week, to provide problems for the St. Francis defenders. The opposition drew level just before half time with a trade mark quick counter attack. The second half was the same pattern, with Crowborough unlucky not to take the lead again. Ollie Yeoman was excellent thoughout, showing good stamina and maturity beyond his years. Keenan Smith played the entire game as if he'd been in the side for some years and will be a difficult proposition for attackers to get past in years to come It was unfortunate therefore when two very quick counter attacks by St. Francis produced two quick goals, effectively ending Crowborough's hopes. But heads were held high and the team is just beginning to gel as a unit and irrespective of the result, they played an entertaining, passing game and are developing nicely.

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1/10/2011 Match Reports

 

Mens 1s

Crowborough Mens 1s 6 v 3 Eastbourne Mens 2's

Crowborough travelled to Edenbridge Leisure Centre (in Kent) to play their first league HOME match against a side that were relegated from the divisional league above last season. A 1030 start was a blessing on this glorious day as the temperature was already hot at the start. The Crowborough side were nervous but looking forward to the match, and within minutes of starting we had opened the scoring with an excellent explosion of an attack in open play. Crowborough came together as a team, passing expertly from the forwards Smethurst and Parker and from mid-fielders Turner and and Tear.

The Eastbourne side did not look like they could take the pace and by half time the score was a massive, 3 -0. the second half fight back came but the Crowborough defense rallied and assisted in setting up more attacks. More goals ensued taking the tally to 5, a short spell off the pitch by goalie Downing due to a minor slippage problem gave the opposition a chance to score 2 goals. The final score was a respectable 6-3, although a penalty stroke ended the game, Turner could not make it 7 goals for Crowborough. A great team effort by all the players on the day.

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Boys Development

 

Crowborough 1s 1 v 1 Brighton & Hove 3s

Crowborough’s second game of the season was at home in the scorching October temperatures!! Crowborough had a strong side of 16 key players, which gave many opportunities for changing team dynamics.

The first half didn’t get off to Crowborough’s strongest start but the workings of Paula Lungmuss and Nikki Becvar in the middle kept Crowborough in the game. As did goalkeeper Carrie Taylor who made some cracking saves after Brighton’s opportunities on goal.

The first goal in the game came from Hannah Knowles; it was a brilliant deflection after a strike on goal at a penalty corner. Brighton responded by coming back and working hard to get a goal opportunity but the defensive line, Kim Fenner, Chloe James and Hayley Fishenden stopped them from gaining this opportunity.

Before half time after working hard in the heat Brighton equalised much to the disappointment of Crowborough. Olivia WalkerBecky Kift both created opportunities for Crowborough just before the half time whistle.
Half time saw an opportunity for Crowborough to see their weaknesses and improve on them vastly in the second half.
Crowborough came back out after half time with a fighting spirit and the hard work from Naomi Walker and Anna Henley as well as Knowles gave Crowborough opportunities on goal but unfortunately nothing came of it. Becvar made some incredible runs down the centre with support from Laura Garland on the left who not only had an attacking game but a strong defensive game as well. and

Brighton saw their opportunities and took them with some speedy attacks on goal after changing their goalkeeper at halftime, Kate Innes and Carolyn Alsopp worked hard on the right to stop Brighton finding success.  Abi Dawson moved to centre forward and made some good play opportunities for Becvar and the rest of the team.

Crowborough were unlucky in their attacking ‘D’ when a cross from Vikki Link to Knowles didn’t result in a Penalty Flick after a foot on the line from a Brighton defender.

Everyone on the pitch was grateful to hear the final whistle after 70 minutes in the scorching heat. Nikki Becvar achieved well-deserved player of the match.
Crowborough go into their next game against Chichester Centurions at home 13.30 with strong foundations.

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Mens 2s

Eastbourne 3s 9 v 2 Crowborough 2s

The result probably fails to reflect that it was a much more even game.  Lesson were learn't about making the ball do the work and not squandering possession.  The start was poor from which Crowborough never looked likely to recover from.  The sloppiness in defense for the first 3 goals scored by Eastbourne, led to a simplifying of the tactics and clearing the ball from defense, when under pressure.  Eastbourne are a well drilled outfit, with plenty of experience and skilled youth at their disposal.  But it has to be said, that this embryonic Crowborough team showed real quality in the second half and a degree of spirit that will be sorely tested this season.  The work rate of Sam George was phenomenal throughout the game and he was easily Crowborough's player of the match. Ollie Yeoman again showed he is more than capable at this level.  Greg Surridge was quiet by his own high standards and will no doubt be back to his best next week.  Keenan Smith, a new addition in defense, kept going throughout the game and is maturing into a complete hockey player.  The forwards showed real attacking sprit and were deserved of their two goals, one each for Tom Callingham, again always in the right spot to finish a move and the industrious Ollie McCrow, who is continuing to impress.  Some progress needs to be made, but in terms of attitude and commitment, they were all winners yesterday.

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Ladies 2s
Middleton & Bognor 3 v 0 Crowborough 2s

 

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24/9/2011 Match Reports

 

Ladies 1s

Horsham 4’s Vs Crowborough 1s Ladies.

Crowborough ladies first league game of the season was away to a well drilled Horsham side. Crowborough started well with a great early cross from Naomi Walker but just out of reach for the attacking Hannah Knowles. The first strike at goal came from Walker after a solo run from the half way line, causing the Horsham keeper to pull off a great save. Half way into the second half Horsham came back strong breaking down the defense to put them one goal up. Crowborough responded well with Abi Dawson striking from a penalty corner testing the keeper. Becky Kift delivered some great diagonal balls allowing Vicky Link and Nikki Becvar the opportunity to unsettle the Horsham team. Horsham broke again with a hard shot at goal but Crowborough keeper Carrie Taylor pulled off an athletic save and defender Laura Garland kept their team in the game as the half time whistle went.

Crowborough came out fighting with great link play from Kim Fenner, Chloe James and Becvar who steamed down the right wing crossing to Kift leaving her to weave through the defense and level the score just five minutes into the second half. Hayley Fishenden, Kate Innes and lady of the match Paula Lungmuss battled hard to keep Horsham out until they caught the defense unaware and scored their second. The borough ladies kept their heads and earned them self’s a penalty corner in the last two minutes of the game. The Horsham keeper looked like she was going to keep her team ahead after several saved shots until Carolyn Alsopp capitalized on the rebound and drove the ball into the back of the net, finishing the game 2-2.

Next week see’s Crowborough ladies take on Brighton 3s at home.

MENS 2s

St Francis 2's 2 v Crowborough 2's  5

A good start!
Having seen the Men's 1's come unstuck against St. Francis 1's, due respect was shown to their 2nd team......and perhaps a leaf taken out of their long ball strategy. The game started evenly, with both sides sizing each other up. St. Francis went ahead, which seemed to be the spark for the Crowborough side to get going. Captain Guy Lungmuss, on a rare excursion into the opposition half struck a low shot, which crept in to level things. The team kept up some good pressure, using the tactical long ball to out fox the St. Francis youngsters ( who perhaps had never seen the tactic before). Tom Callingham casually scored for Crowborough to take the lead. Then the team started to hit their stride with Sam George excelling in midfield and mesmorising the opposition. More goals followed from Matt Eyres and Laurence McCabe. It was left to the end for a brilliant counter attack, to be finished off by the ever busy Ollie Yeoman. This team contains quite a few youngsters, who acquitted themselves well and proved beyond doubt, that they are now genuine Men's hockey players and the future for some years to come.

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14/9/2011 TRAINING

 

Don't forget training on Wednesday evenings at Bennett Memorial School sports hall, Tunbridge Wells
6-7pm Boys Development
7-8pm Ladies Section
8-9pm Mens Section

If anyone is struggling to attend and need a lift, please get in touch and we can sort something out paulalungmuss@hotmail.co.uk or call 07733 000751.  Additionally, if you have room in your car or would like to car share, please also get in touch.

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Fixtures for 17/9/2011

Team Sheet for games on Saturday 17th September can now be downloaded.  Any queries contact the captain on the sheet.   If you are playing in an inter-club game, please remember to bring both orange and white shirts

Party Party Party! Start of season party at clubhouse Saturday evening.  Be there to start the season off with a bang!

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Fixtures at Beacon School Astro for 10/9/2011

Great turnout for Club Day today!  It was good to see so many people, new faces and old faces alike!
Next Saturday 10th September, inter-club warm up games:

1030 Ladies Section game all ladies section players to attend
1200 Mens 1 v Mens 2 (team sheet will be uploaded onto the website)

Fixture cards now available, ask your captain.  Don't forget up to date timings and venues on www.fixtureslive.com

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3/9/2011 CLUB TRIALS/OPEN DAY BEACON SCHOOL ASTRO

Saturday 3rd September From 10am
10.00-11.10 Boys Development (11-16)
11.15-12.20 Ladies Squads (13+)
12.20-14.00 Mens Squads (13+)

Let your captain know if you can't make it.

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16/7/2011 CHC LEVEL 1 UMPIRING COURSE

 

An umpiring course is being arranged for a Sunday in August. If anyone is interested in becoming a Level 1 umpire please can you let Paula know - paulalungmuss@hotmail.co.uk, 01892 655788.

As a club we need umpires and you don't need to play to umpire so husbands wives, sons, daughters and friends feel free to volunteer.  I look forward to hearing from you.

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30/6/2011 LADIES UNBEATEN IN SUMMER LEAGUE GAMES

Great result for the Ladies section in their first game v Tunbridge Wells. After a shaky start, the Crowborough side took charge of the game and final result was 1-7.

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26/06/11 LADIES SUMMER GAME v TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Tuesday 28th June, 8.00 pb at Hawkenbury.  Team Selection is:
Julie Bradshaw, Sarah Bell, Anna Henley, Kim Fenner,
Raisha, Nikki Becvar, Alice Burch, Paula Lungmuss, Vicky Dennett,
Hayley Fishenden, Naomi Walker, Sam Williams, Bex Kift

Umpire Adam Cro

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21/06/11 LADIES SUMMER LEAGUE KICKS OFF

Ladies section had their first summer game this evening resulting in a 2-2 draw against Edenbridge.  Tuesday 28th June see them play Tunbridge Wells at Hawkenbury 8.00 pb, come and show your support!  Any ladies who would like to play - whether you are new to the game or a seasoned player, please contact Vicky Dennett, vickywayman@yahoo.co.uk

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09/05/11 CHC AGM THURSDAY 19th MAY 19:00 Wolfe Clubhouse

Yup, it's that time of year again! This year we want as many members and parents to attend as possible. We have a few vacant positions for next season so we need you to seriously consider how you can support the club in the coming season.

Vacant positions are: Club Captain, Ladies 1st XI Captain and Umpire Coordinator. If you want to a ply for a non-vacant position you must let Vicky Kift know prior to the AGM.

All of you will have something positive to contribute, it's just a question of you stepping forward...

So, what are you waiting for?

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15/04/11 CHC BOYS DEVELOPMENT WIN THE LEAGUE!!!

Congratulations to our Boys Development team for winning their league this season. Even with a game still to play they are a comfortable 2 points ahead of their closet rivals Oxted.

Well done boys and also a big heap of thanks goes to Neil and Martin for all their efforts in organising the team. Thank you also to Roy Lang who has given up his time to help with the coaching, and also to all the parents who are regular supporters of the boys on the sideline, driving and making teas!!!

Celebrations and presentations continue this evening at the Clubhouse from 7.30pm...bring a bottle ;-)

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07/04/11 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE AWARD WINNERS & NOMINEES

Congratulations to all those nominated for awards this season and for those who won! Special congratulations to Luke Edwards who jointly won the junior player of the year award with Gregg Surridge, but was sadly not mentioned on the night. Apologies Luke and well done!

There are still a couple more hockey games to be played so head up to Beacon on Saturday to cheer those in orange!

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31/03/11 MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT - DINNER AND DANCE SAT 2ND APRIL & CHC 6-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT SUN  3RD APRIL!!

So, you've got your glad rags together with your dancing shoes ready for the dinner on Saturday night. It's a 7 for 7.15 start so don't be late! There's loads to fit in, as well as your 3 course meal there's speeches (short ones!), the usual awards and the infamous raffle. Plus a few hidden extras this year

And then what better way to cure the hangover and aching dancing limbs than the annual club 6-a-side on the Sunday! It's up at the Wolfe for a day of fun and frolics on the grass, and the bar needs emptying!! See you there!!

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23/03/11 RON EASTON MEMORIAL MIXED GAME SUNDAY 26TH MARCH This Sunday sees the annual game played in memory of our late President, Ron Easton. Ron was a big character within the club and his memorial game brings together local sides Crowborough and Buxted. Please come up to support at Beacon for an 11am start followed by teas at the Clubhouse.

On Saturday Crowborough Men's 1st XI play at home at 1.30pm and are in need of lots of support to give them the result they need to stay up. Please please come and support the team if you're able to!!

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16/03/11 CHC ANNUAL DINNER & AWARDS

This is the last weekend to get your money in and guarantee your place at this years dinner and dance. £29 per person. Make sure your cheques and choices are behind the bar otherwise you'll be missing out!!!!!!

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06/03/11 Fancy getting qualified to coach hockey?? England Hockey have recently released some new dates for Level One coaching training in the South East. If you feel that you've got something to give and would like to get more involved with the coaching at Crowborough Hockey Club then get in touch and let's get you qualified!! Email or ring Justin Singleton, Guy Lungmuss or Nikki Becvar for more info.

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02/03/11 Pitchside support needed this Saturday! There's no 6 nations rugby this weekend so why not take your pom-poms up to Beacon astro and support our home teams. Boys development are playing at 10.30 against top of their table East Grinstead Badgers. Our boys beat them away in the first half of the season 3-2, so it should be a competitive game. If it's adult competition you're after then stay for the Men's 2's at 12. We all know how encouraging it is for the team when there's support from the sidelines and as they're hovering above the relegation area in Division 2 they'd really appreciate it.

The dinner dance is drawing near so don't miss out. Cheques and menu choices to Nikki Becvar or your Captain ASAP!!

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22/02/11 Even more Six Nations this weekend!! Don't miss the games this weekend up at the clubhouse. Saturday 2.30 it's Italy V Wales, then the possible title decider at 5pm, with England V France. Sunday the clubhouse will be open from 2pm before the Scotland V Ireland kick off at 3. So what are you waiting for! Sunday night is 'Director's Chair Night' so pull up a chair for the family film night from 7pm.

Don't forget Dinner Dance Saturday 2nd April, it's a bargain at under £30 a ticket for 3 courses, coffee, wine and DJ until 1am. Send cheques for £29 payable to CHC to Nikki Becvar or put behind the bar.

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09/02/11 More Six Nations this weekend Saturday England V Italy @ 2.30 and Scotland V Wales @ 5pm. Sunday sees Ireland play France at 3pm followed by Guy's Film Night in the evening. How about practising your armchair spectating by supporting the home teams before the rugby on Saturday - Ladies 1s @ 10.30 & Mens 2s @12pm. Available Sunday for mixed? Speak to Dave Hathaway.

Guarantee your seats at the Dinner Dance Saturday April 2nd. Money to Nikki Becvar or given to your captain/behind the bar.

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02/02/11 Six Nations Rugby - Wales V England Friday 7.30pm @ The Clubhouse Make sure you join us at the clubhouse for the start of the Six Nations in high definition! Bar open from 7pm. A big thank you to all those that came to our Burns Night supper and to Guy et al for the sumptous cooking!

Dinner Dance tickets will be on sale from this weekend for Saturday 2nd April - flyers at the club and with the teamsheets.

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25/01/11 Don't forget Burn's Night this Saturday 29th at CHC If you still haven't booked your tickets it's worth sweet-talking Guy 'Fuhrer' Lungmuss to see if seats are still available. Make sure you've got your scots gladrags on and a taxi booked!!

Home games this Saturday start with Boys Development at 10.30, followed by the Mens 2nd XI at midday (get your pom-poms at the ready for they need your cheers) and ending with the Ladies 1st team at 1.30. Be there or be a haggis!!

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19/01/11 Burn's Night Saturday 29th January! Book your tickets now for our annual Burn's Night celebration at the hockey club on Saturday 29th. For a VAT-busting £10!! you'll get a 3 course meal, the usual toasts to the haggis/men/ladies etc and few wee drams of single malt!! Make sure you have given names to Guy or Paula ASAP and money in by Saturday 22nd. Tartan and sporrans essential!!

This weekend why not wrap up warm and head to Beacon to exercise those lungs for the Mens 1s and Ladies 2s, both in need of your support, 1.30 and 10.30 respectively.

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01/01/11 Happy New Year to all at CHC! Why not join us to celebrate the New Year at the Club Captain's Invitational Game at 11am on Sunday 2nd January at Beacon astro, followed by hot teas and Auntie Kim's New Year Quiz in the early evening. Plus all our usual fun and frolics...and the bar's open!!

 

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19/12/10 Happy Christmas CHC! Thanks to all those who made huge efforts for the Xmas Party, including the christmas cracker, choir girls, and plentiful Christmas trees!! We also raised £95 for Help For Heroes in the raffle. Sitting here listening to Mariah Carey's Xmas tunes whilst wrapping presents & getting very festive I would like to wish you and your families a very Happy Christmas and New Year. Don't forget our New Year Club Captains game on January 2nd followed by a buffet and Auntie Kim's Quiz!! Details to follow...

Festive wishes, Nikki Becvar

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7/12/10 Christmas Do Saturday 11th December! Make sure you don't miss out on our Christmas extravaganza this weekend at the Hockey Club. Fancy dress obligatory– ‘Something you’d see on Christmas Day’! Bring a Secret Santa gift (£5 spend) and get a free Christmas Growler Cocktail...as shaken by Monsieur Lungmuss' fair hand!!? There'll be mulled wine, lashings of ginger beer, Harvey's Best Bitter and plenty of games with super duper prizes! Open to all members 7.30-11pm, friends and family welcome.

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3/12/10 Hockey cancelled Due to the severe weather ALL Crowborough Hockey Club fixtures and training sessions are postponed this weekend. However the clubhouse will be open from 1pm so why not cosy up with a beer to watch the rugby on the big screen!

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1/12/10 CHC Christmas Do!
Make sure you all get in the festive mood and put Saturday 11th December in your diaries for our Christmas social.
Fancy dress obligatory– ‘Something you’d see on Christmas Day’!
Bring a Secret Santa gift (£5 spend) and get one of Guy’s Christmas Cocktails!! 7.30-11pm, friends and family welcome.

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1/12/10 Sideline support needed!!
As well as supporting all our teams, our Men’s 1st XI are in need of some serious cheerleading so why not settle yourself on the sideline this Saturday at Beacon with your camping chair, woolly rug and
flask of Bovril and exercise those lungs!! Pushback 1.30pm.