Bedford Junior Hockey Club took several teams to a 7-aside all day mixed tournament at Sandy & Shefford Hockey Club on one of the first weekends allowing play in the New Year.
The 11 year-olds played in the morning in a round-robin format and finished runners-up after reaching the Final.
Three teams entered the age 13 group in the afternoon. Split into two pools, Bedford Firsts remained unbeaten winning 3 games without conceding and drawing nil-nil with Luton to top their Pool table with 10 points and letting in no goals. They progressed to the semi-final to play North Beds Hockey Club - a tight game ensued with no goals. Extra time with the golden goal rule also failed to separate the sides so it went to penalty flicks. There with the help of 2 saves from goalkeeper James Cox they won through to the final 4-3 on flicks. In the final they again faced Luton and with tiredness kicking in, Bedford wisely resorted to a passing game to save tired legs and fought their way to a 2-0 lead which earned them the Tournament win.
Winning Team : Martha Haslam, Ben Leeson, Robert Slaveson, Kate Hawkins, Emma Townsen, Ruth Pyall and Goalkeepers James Cox & Max Slaghuis
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