Junior Hockey

  2007/08 Junior Hockey league fixtures, results & tables here.

5th March 2008 - England Hockey consultation: Priority youth competitions & centralised calendar 2009/10
Download the paper and consultation questionnaire on the draft Priority Youth Competitions and Centralised Calendar for 2009-10.

29th May 2007 - Junior Hockey League 2007 report
Read PHDG Chairman Jamie Oxley's report on the 2007 Junior Hockey League.

19th January 2007 - Report on U11 & U13 tournament 2007
The annual Boys U11 and U13 Plymouth invitational hockey tournaments took place at Marjon and Brickfields with 20 teams competing from Plymouth, Devon and Truro. Run by Plymouth Marjon Junior Club & Plymouth Marjon Senior section, the tournaments not only provided an opportunity for young players to impress but also young umpires from across all the city clubs to develop their whistling skills. At Marjon the U13s was once again as competitive as ever. After losing their opening encounter against Plymstock School Plymouth Marjon went on to top their group to face Isca in the semi final who they defeated 3-0. Exeter School who have always performed well at this age group won their group ahead of Isca. Plymstock who secured the runners up spot in group one defeated Exeter School in a close semi final to secure a final spot against city rivals Plymouth Marjon Juniors. In a tight final Plymouth Marjon playing in their new sponsored kit supplied by Crescent Specialist Dentists secured a narrow 1-0 win to lift the cup which they have not won for nearly 10 years. Jevon Rimmer scoring the vital goal with keeper James Sinclair making a number of telling saves.
Winning team: Sinclair, J.Rimmer, T.Orman, R. Johnson, J. Smith, J. Grant, E. Hickey, M. Leach

In the U11s event at Brickfields the standard was the highest for many years illustrating the continued development of the game in the city. In group one Eggbuckland Eagles missed out on qualifying for the semi finals on goal difference to Ivybridge. Eggbuckland conceded only two goals but their 0-0 draw against Isca in the deciding game after dominating long periods sealed their fate. Most improved side of the day were Lipson Lions who lost 6-0 early on against Isca but 1-0 second time round. With Isca winning the group and Ivybridge second their opponents also progressed from a tight group. Truro Prep secured the top spot with Plymouth Marjon narrowly missing out by one point to second placed Meavy. In the semi finals Isca despatched Meavy 3-1 and Ivybridge comfortable 2-0 winners over Truro. The final was a repeat of last years final with Isca and Ivybridge playing out a 0-0 draw. Down to penalty flicks it was Ivybridge who went on to win to retain the title. John Whitfield scoring the decisive stroke and Daniel Daw making the telling penalty stroke save.

In March all the teams will be competing in the Devon mini tournament in Exeter with the goal of securing the Devon title and going onto represent their county in the Regional finals.

17th February 2006 - Devon County Hockey Championships
Nine teams travelled to Exeter to compete in the Devon U11 and U13 Boys County Hockey Championships last Sunday. This was a record number of teams competing in the annual event from the Plymouth area illustrating how popular the game has become in recent years. With over thirty teams battling it out in the two age groups’ competition was always going to be tough. In the U11s event Eggbuckland Eagles, Plymstock Panthers, Plymouth Marjon and Lipson Lions were all in action with Lipson progressing to the knock out stages losing out in the quarter finals.

The U13 boy’s teams were all in fine form producing some good results throughout the day. Manadon Saints and Plymouth HDG both qualified for the plate competition after both finishing third in their group. Manadon defeated Isca with Plymouth HDG recording a comfortable 2-0 win over Teignmouth in the quarter finals. In the semi finals Manadon and Plymouth HDG produced a sparkling game of end to end attacking hockey. Plymouth took the lead when Oliver Elliot Smith Scored from close range only for Tim Orman to equalize. Two quick goals from Tom Hodgin and a superb finish by Oliver Elliot-Smith gave Plymouth a 3-1 lead. A late goal by Manadon from Jevon Rimmer set up a tense last few minutes with the inspirational keeping of Jake Abbott once again the difference as Plymouth kept their opponents at bay. In the final Plymouth HDG battled it out with Chudleigh, with the score level at 1-1 the game went to penalty strokes. Unfortunately Plymouth lost out with Chudleigh scoring the all important winner. The two stars for the Plymouth HDG team with players from Plymstock Panthers/School, Lipson Lions and Devonport Juniors were keeper Abbott and the very skillful Elliot-Smith.

Jamie Oxley, Plymouth Hockey Development Group Chairman, said "Seeing all the Plymouth based teams was a fantastic sight. It is clear proof that the game in the City is developing fast. The talent on show across all the Plymouth teams was exceptional. I am extremely excited by the talent and commitment of the players and the support from the city schools and parents".

In the cup competition three teams qualified after finishing in the top two of their group. Ivybridge finished as runner up behind Plymstock on goal difference with Plymouth Marjon finishing second on goal difference. Ivybridge faced a tough test against St Peters in the quarter finals where they lost 2-1 to an unfortunate goal scored against the run of play. Plymouth Marjon faced one of the title favourites South Dartmoor. Plymouth took an early lead when Tom Alway fired the ball past the Dartmoor keeper. Late in the game South Dartmoor scored a deserved equalizer to take the game to penalty strokes. In a high class flick competition James Grant made a diving save to deny Dartmoor the lead. Plymouth then went onto to score all three to book a place in the semi final where they met St Peters. Plymouth Started the brighter scoring an early goal only for St Peters to score an equalizer with Plymouth on the back foot. Down to strokes again Plymouth were unable to find the pin point accuracy from the spot shownin the last round losing 3-2. Plymstock made light work of ECV Hornets in their semi final with goals from Milo Mackin, Ian White and Rory Coltham. In their semi final Plymstock brushed aside a physical West Buckland team 2-0 with goals from Makin and White. In the final Plymstock showed why they were the best team in the tournament playing some fine fast passing hockey. A goal in each half ensured the trophy returned to Plymouth for the first time in over 10 years. Ian White and the impressive Luke Saunders scored the goals with keeper Rueben McKenzie remaining unbeaten throughout the whole tournament.

The event proved a massive success for Plymouth based teams with Plymstock now going onto to represent Devon at the West U13 Championships on Sunday 5 March.

On Monday and Tuesday of half term the Plymouth Hockey Development Group are holding a coaching camp at Marjon. Boys and girls are invited to attend from 10-3pm in years 4-6 from Primary schools on Monday 20th and years 7-9 from secondary schools on Tuesday 21st March. Cost per day is £12. For more enquiries call Simon Fenwick on 07989 400504 – application forms are available in the "Coaching development" section on the Downloads page – spaces are still available.

19th April 2005
Under 11 league champions 2005 - Manadon Saints

At this years Devon County U11 and U13 mini hockey finals all three sides from the area reached the U13 quarter final stages. Plymstock School U13’s were unlucky to lose to Exeter School 1-0 while Ivybridge brushed passed Ottery Crickets 5-0. A young Marjons of Plymouth side meanwhile produced a fine performance to knock out last years winners Exeter Cathedral on penalty strokes. Keeper Evan Cox was the hero saving the final flick for Plymouth.
In the semi finals one of the favourites Ivybridge were unable to claw back from 2-0 down early on against Exeter School. At 2-1 with minutes remaining Greg Daw went so close to drawing Ivy level. MoPs in their semi final had Evan Cox to thank once again for keeping them in the game making a string of fine saves. After conceding an early goal Plymouth went close on a number of occasions to drawing level but run out of time.
Heart brake once again for Marjons of Plymouth U11 boys who lost for the second year in a row to eventual winners Ashmoor on strokes in the semi final. After comfortably winning their group and semi final MoPs had to come from a goal down against Ashmoor with Tim Orman firing the ball into the corner in their semi final game. A late flurry in front of goal nearly saw MoPs snatch the win but some desperate defending saved the day for Ashmoor. Level after four strokes Ashmoor converted their fifth with MoPs unable to convert to see the young stars of the future crash out.
Squad (J. Smith, T. Orman, J. Rimmer, T. Always, J. Sinclair, W. Taper, R. Colthan, O. Elliot – Smith, J. Grant)

The 16th annual Plymouth Invitational Tournament was held last weekend with twenty four sides competing across the two age group competitions. Organised by Plymouth Junior Hockey Club this years event was supported by Devonport Junior Hockey club who kindly run the U11 competition at Brickfields.
Manadon defeated Plymouth Juniors 4-3 in an epic semi final with Jack Smith scoring twice for Plymouth and James Grant adding the third. Tim Orman fired a hat trick before Ross Launce grabbed a last minute winner for Manadon. In the other semi Plymstock defeated Exeter Cathedral 2-0 to set up an all Plymouth final for the first time ever in the tournaments sixteen year history. In the final both sides showed why they progressed to the final stage playing some excellent passing hockey. Level at 1-1 at the break Olly Elliot –Smith completed his hat trick to seal the first piece of silverware for the new Plymstock Panthers club.

1st November 2004 - Update by Simon Fenwick
The Parkside primary festival before half term was postponed and is now due to be played Thursday 4th November.

The Lipson Junior Club on Wednesday is proving to be the most successful so far in terms of attendance having between 35 - 40 each week. If anybody can help with a bit of the coaching and ideally become a team manager then please contact Simon at sfenwick@phdg.org.uk. With the aim entering the club into the league we will obviously need people to run the teams, I find it hard myself with my involvement with three other clubs. The matches are on Friday evenings @ Lipson from 5.30 - 7.30 (under 11's first hour, under 13's second hour). The teams would not play every week but it would be good if a couple if guys took charge of a team an maybe rotated between themselves which matches they took charge of.

8th October 2004 - Update by Bruce Danbury
Read this press release about funding that Devonport Junior Hockey Club have picked up from DRC (Devonport Regeneration Company), and two shirt deals we have with FirstAssist and Arco.

The Under 15’s will have their first game in the new kit on Sunday, 12:15 start at Brickfields astro against Ottery Crickets Under 15’s in the Devon Boys County league. This will follow the normal Devonport Juniors morning training session that runs from 10 to 12, also at Brickfields.

7th October 2004 - Update by Simon Fenwick
The club on Wednesday's is going well, consistently over 30 each week. As with all clubs we are low on the number of girls, we have some year 7 & 8 boys but mainly the primary age so it's looking good.
Dates for the next 3 Junior Committee Meetings have been set:

• Monday 18th October 7pm @ Marjons
• Monday 13th December 7pm @ Marjons
• Monday 7th March 7pm ' Marjons

12th September 2004 - Junior clubs get back in action
Junior hockey clubs across the city get back in action from this weekend onwards (12th September) with three new clubs also starting up.
Over the summer Simon Fenwick who is the full time schools and community hockey development officer for the city has been busy setting up the new clubs which will be based at Lipson, Eggbuckland and Coombe Dean secondary schools. These new clubs will ensure that young players have an opportunity to play hockey on everyday of the week. The best news is that the new clubs will be based on the new NOF funded astro turf pitches installed by Midas Leisure.

Here are the details of the new clubs.
Plymstock Panthers - Monday 5.30 to 6.30 U11s school years 6,5,4 - 6.30 to 7.30 U13s school years 7 & 8.
Eggbuckland Eagles - Tuesday 5.30 to 6.30 U11s school years 6,5,4 - 6.30 to 7.30 U13s school years 7 & 8
Lipson Lions HC - Wednesday 5.30 to 7.00 U11s school years 6,5,4 & 5.30 to 7.00 U13s school years 7 & 8

All the sessions will have separate boys and girls sessions running. The first two sessions are free, further details including membership & training fees will be available on the day. For more information contact Simon Fenwick - 07989 400504 or 01752 668198.

The following established clubs get back in action.
Plymouth MoPs Junior HC - Sunday 12th onwards 10am to 11am Primary age boys and girls 6 years upwards. 11.00 to 12noon Secondary age boys and girls up to the age of 15. Based at Marjons. For more details contact Dave Uden - 01752 771220
Manadon Saints HC sponsored by the Local Network Fund - Friday 17th 4.30 to 5.30 boys and girls aged 7 to 13 years. Based a Manadon Astro turf pitch St Peters road. Contact Simon Fenwick - 07989 400504
Devonport Juniors HC Sponsored by DRC - Sunday 19th September - 10am to 12noon players aged 7 to 15. Girls and boys groups slit on age. Based at Brickfields Astro Turf pitch. For more details contact Bruce Danbury - 01752 268635.

Junior Leagues From October onwards a new boys and girls U11 and U13 mini hockey league will be starting in the city. So if you are interested in playing regular matches why not get along to your nearest or most convenient club.

2nd January 2004 - Devonport Juniors
The Devonport Juniors start back on Sunday 18th Jan 04, normal 10am to 12pm training session, open to all boys and girls from 6 to 13. The older players have their first Under 15 game on Sunday 11th January 2004, a 12:30 pushback at RMB Stonehouse v ECV Hornets.
Any young players not presently in an Under 15 team are more than welcome. Please contact Bruce Danbury on 07769 970535 for details on any of the above.

4th September 2003 - Youth Games Report
This year’s games were held in Exmouth on a very hot Saturday. A boys and girls team were selected to represent the City in the U13s hockey competition. Everyone played really well with the boys only losing on penalties in the semi final before going on to win the bronze medal. The girls also won the bronze medal beating Exeter in the play off match. A big thank you goes to Karen Little from the City Council for her support and Simon Fenwick, Hannah Martin and Charlie Helyer for coaching and managing the teams.

Girls Team – Monica Gully, Harriet Foster, Clare McKinnel, Sarah Alderman, Alice Laker, Sarah Khahil, Holly Duncan, Juliana Griffith, Emma Cook, Ellie Jesty
Boys Team – Sam Ridgeway, Josh Fenwick, Connor Williams, Guy Wilkins, Nick Murray, Sam Johnson, Adam Sowden, Rhys Hart, Charles Cowin, Luke Timmins.

4th September 2003 - Devonport Junior Hockey Club
A new Junior Hockey Club based at Brickfields Astro Turf Pitch – Ragalan Road Devonport is all set to start on Sunday 21st September. The group is firmly behind the new club which is being run by PGSOB Men’s and Mannamead Ladies hockey Clubs.
Junior players in school years 3, 4, 5, 6 from 10.00 to 11.00 am and those in years 7 and 8 from 11.00 to 12noon are invited to join. The new club will be fielding boys and girls U9, U11 and U13 teams in local competitions and league over the forthcoming season. For more details contact Bruce Danbury on 01752 268635.

4th September 2003 - Plymouth Juniors join forces with MoPs
Plymouth Juniors will be joining forces with Marjons of Plymouth HC over the forthcoming season to develop its junior club based at Marjons. Players aged 5 to 16 are welcome to join the club which runs on a Sunday morning from 10am to 12pm. For more details contact Dave Uden on 01752 771220.

4th September 2003 - Ivybridge Juniors
Ivybridge Juniors which runs on a Saturday morning from 9am to 10am for school years 7 to 9 and 10am to 11am for school years 3 to 6 at Ivybridge Community College. The club welcomes any new interested players and is open to boys and girls starting back on September 13th.
For more information contact Jackie Daw on Tel: 01752 897340 or Email Jackie.daw@tesco.net.

4th September 2003 - After school community Hockey Clubs
Two new junior after school community hockey clubs have been set up in the city over the past few months. These clubs which are run by the development group and supported by Positive Futures and the City Council link school hockey to the city junior clubs.

4th September 2003 - Manadon Saints
Friday Evenings 4.30 to 5.45, Manadon Astro Turf Pitch, St Peters Road.
The club will start on Fridays from September 5th onwards. Manadon Saints is linked to Plymouth/MoP Junior Hockey Club which is based at Marjons. Teams from Manadon will play other local junior teams at U9, U11 and U13 level during the week and a weekends.

4th September 2003 - Plymouth Bulls
Wednesday Evenings 4.30 to 5.30, Bull Point Astro Turf Pitch, Barne Barton.
Plymouth Bulls will be linked to Devonport Junior Hockey Club which is based at Brickfields. Teams from Bullpoint will play other local junior teams at U9, U11 and U13 level during the week and a weekends. For more information about community after school junior clubs based at Manadon and Bullpoint contact Simon Fenwick on 07989 986393 or 01752 668198.