Sunday 31 May 2009
END OF SEASON MEAL
A very good turn out today. We expected about 40 players and parents today and got well over 50 turn up.Good meal with good fun had in the water fountains afterwards.Thanks from me,pete,kim and tricia for the presents today.Keep looking at the blog even though it might be quite for a bit and we will see you all in july for summer training.
Sunday 24 May 2009
NATIONAL 7S
On saturday we competed in the national 7s at harpenden.This turned out to be a very emotional day as this was the last games at u/15s for 6 of the players.We had 2 teams in on the day. Worcester 11 with 3 letchworth girls in the squad competed in pool3 .This was a really hard pool but they competed really well against strong opposition.The girls never let there heads down, were really competitive and scored some good trys but still lost all there 3 pool games. In the plate quarter final against H3 they conceeded an early try and then had at least 4 chances to score which were only stopped by last ditch tackles. The second half was more of the same but the opposition scored a breakaway try and worcester lost 10-0.
Worcester 1 competed in pool 1. They won all there pool games .In the cup quarter final they met burfield but were playing some great 7s rugby and won convincingly 27-10. In the semi final they met Ellingham and conceeded an early try but stuck to the game plan and ran out winners 28-5. Now in the final they met Welwyn. The girls new this would not be easy as welwyn are a very good team. The final turned out to be very tense affair with chances for both teams to score. Liv scored a try in the first half for a half time lead of 5-0. The second half welwyn put a lot of pressure on the worcester line but the girls held out and won 5-0.This sparked jubilant celebrations at the final whistle not only from the worcester girls and supporters but from the paviors girls who supported us in the final.
The 7s was a very long and hot day. Some of the girls suffered with the heat and injurys. Hopefully you are all right and feeling better soon. The day seemed to get hotter and hotter especially in the late afternoon. A big thankyou to adie who was kept busy for most of the day looking after these girls and all the parents who helped on the day as well.
This was the first time that the u/15s have won a national trophy but i am sure it will not be the last.
This was a great way to end a very successful season. This win was for all the worcester u/15s and not just those who played in the final.With what we viewed from both teams on the day we will have a strong squad for next season.Thanks to the 3 letchworth girls who helped us out on the day. As previously mentioned this was the last games at u/15s for LIBBY / ZETA / ZOE / IZZY M / MONKEY / JAZZ and KATE who could not take part today through injury. We wish them well in the future .This was also the last day for TRICIA as manager for the u/15s who has been brilliant all season.
Worcester 1 competed in pool 1. They won all there pool games .In the cup quarter final they met burfield but were playing some great 7s rugby and won convincingly 27-10. In the semi final they met Ellingham and conceeded an early try but stuck to the game plan and ran out winners 28-5. Now in the final they met Welwyn. The girls new this would not be easy as welwyn are a very good team. The final turned out to be very tense affair with chances for both teams to score. Liv scored a try in the first half for a half time lead of 5-0. The second half welwyn put a lot of pressure on the worcester line but the girls held out and won 5-0.This sparked jubilant celebrations at the final whistle not only from the worcester girls and supporters but from the paviors girls who supported us in the final.
The 7s was a very long and hot day. Some of the girls suffered with the heat and injurys. Hopefully you are all right and feeling better soon. The day seemed to get hotter and hotter especially in the late afternoon. A big thankyou to adie who was kept busy for most of the day looking after these girls and all the parents who helped on the day as well.
This was the first time that the u/15s have won a national trophy but i am sure it will not be the last.
This was a great way to end a very successful season. This win was for all the worcester u/15s and not just those who played in the final.With what we viewed from both teams on the day we will have a strong squad for next season.Thanks to the 3 letchworth girls who helped us out on the day. As previously mentioned this was the last games at u/15s for LIBBY / ZETA / ZOE / IZZY M / MONKEY / JAZZ and KATE who could not take part today through injury. We wish them well in the future .This was also the last day for TRICIA as manager for the u/15s who has been brilliant all season.
Thursday 21 May 2009
HERTS 7S PHOTOS
There are a few photos of the herts 7s on the following link
http://www.washbrooke.com/
http://www.washbrooke.com/
Sunday 17 May 2009
HERTS 7S
Today we played in the herts.We were in a pool of 5 teams with only the top team going through to the cup. After a slow start in the first game we still came out winners.As the pool games went on the team started to get used to 7s and gained in confidence.In the end we won all our pool games scoring 118 points and conceding only 12 points in the 4 games.We then met london irish in the semi final and after a tense game we won 7-5.In the final we met paviors but in another tense game lost 10-0.
I know some of you were disapointed to loose in the final but these things happen.Please think about where we are as a team now and what you have achieved this season to where you were when the season started. With out any doubt you have all improved as players and are still improving.Take todays tournament you played as a team and there were 10 different try scorers on the day which only happens when you play as a team.Remember we win as a team and we loose as a team.
Next saturday is our last tournament of the season .For some of you this is also your last games at u/15s before moving to u/18s.Lets finish the season playing as a team and playing good rugby and most important of all please enjoy yourselves.
I know some of you were disapointed to loose in the final but these things happen.Please think about where we are as a team now and what you have achieved this season to where you were when the season started. With out any doubt you have all improved as players and are still improving.Take todays tournament you played as a team and there were 10 different try scorers on the day which only happens when you play as a team.Remember we win as a team and we loose as a team.
Next saturday is our last tournament of the season .For some of you this is also your last games at u/15s before moving to u/18s.Lets finish the season playing as a team and playing good rugby and most important of all please enjoy yourselves.
Tuesday 12 May 2009
HERTS 7S
We will let everyone know the squad for this sundays herts 7s at training tonight.We will be leaving the club at 9.30 or meet at Oa saints at 12.Please keep looking at the blog incase timings change for sunday.
Address
OA SaintsMob
Woollams Playing Fields
160 Harpenden Road
St Albans AL3 6BB
Address
OA SaintsMob
Woollams Playing Fields
160 Harpenden Road
St Albans AL3 6BB
Thursday 7 May 2009
TOUR PHOTOS
If anyone has any tour photos please e mail them to me so we can make a slide show to put on the blog.
Wednesday 6 May 2009
WORTHING PHOTOS
Please use the following link for the company that were taking photos at worthing. Might take a few minutes to sort through but it is worth looking at. http://www.dephoto.biz/
Tuesday 5 May 2009
DAY 1 THE ADVENTURE BEGINS !!!!!!
Hello, me heartis
Captain Pete here. This is the log of the good ship Greyhound!!!
We started our voyage in the year of our lord 2nd May 2009. After filling with supplies, the skurvey crew boarded the Greyhound, with helmsman John steering the way. We made our way down the M40 gulf current, only stopping at Oxford Park Island to replenish our supplies. There were several ships in dock, and one of the crew, shipmate Harriet tried to board and capture one of the other ships (coach) single handed. She was quickly repelled, and returned to the ship aiding our quick escape.
We continued our journey under the sweltering heat crossing into the dangerous waters of the M25. After acquiring some damage we pulled into port at the Island of Mitcham after navigating the narrow rocks (cars) of the Mitcham channel. After landing, we came across a stranded crew from Beckenham and Mitcham whose ship had sunk due to do hitting the rocks earlier that week.
We had parlay and the games began, with an old pirate game called rugby:
Due to the heat, it was agreed that the game would be played in quarters. (For the pirates amongst you that means 15 minutes) The Worcester Greyhound girls started strongly and soon scored. This carried on for the rest of the quarter with a further three tries. The second quarter brought with it 11 fresh sets of legs (none of which were wooden), which did not affect the game play.
More changes were made as the battle continued. First mate Keith then had further parlay and both crews intermixed for the final quarter, which made the game a lot more even and enjoyable for the girls.
As the crew was all women, the ref was a young male slave who had been captured by the Beckenham Mitcham crew.
Navigator Nic took a fancy to the slave (ref) and was quickly rescued by the rest of the crew, with Nic protesting "it’s all right, I don’t need saving."
We all went back to their camp and the festivities began. While the Beckenham and Mitcham crews were not looking Commander Kim rounded up the shipmates, re-boarded the Greyhound and continued on to the Island of Tourtuga (Truleigh hill). We navigated the narrow straits that protect the Island of Tourtuga. Second mate Trich rowed ahead with haste to Tourtuga to prepare for our arrival. We eventually arrived at Tourtuga, and the crew seem to be tired after their hard battle.
Captain Pete’s harem (mummies) then prepared the food and the crew feasted, and the party began.
The Captains table was called and present was, Capt Pete, Boson Bruce, Asbo Aide (first aid), Seaman Simon, Capt Pugwash (Matt), Navigator Nic, and First Mate Keith, with Commander Kim keeping a close eye on the crew with a hand from Second Mate Trich. After a long night of merriment, the Captains table retired to their quarters, with the crew still running riot. In the middle of the night brought an attempted mutiny from Asbo Aide but it was quickly crushed, and order was restored by the morning.
Captain Pete here. This is the log of the good ship Greyhound!!!
We started our voyage in the year of our lord 2nd May 2009. After filling with supplies, the skurvey crew boarded the Greyhound, with helmsman John steering the way. We made our way down the M40 gulf current, only stopping at Oxford Park Island to replenish our supplies. There were several ships in dock, and one of the crew, shipmate Harriet tried to board and capture one of the other ships (coach) single handed. She was quickly repelled, and returned to the ship aiding our quick escape.
We continued our journey under the sweltering heat crossing into the dangerous waters of the M25. After acquiring some damage we pulled into port at the Island of Mitcham after navigating the narrow rocks (cars) of the Mitcham channel. After landing, we came across a stranded crew from Beckenham and Mitcham whose ship had sunk due to do hitting the rocks earlier that week.
We had parlay and the games began, with an old pirate game called rugby:
Due to the heat, it was agreed that the game would be played in quarters. (For the pirates amongst you that means 15 minutes) The Worcester Greyhound girls started strongly and soon scored. This carried on for the rest of the quarter with a further three tries. The second quarter brought with it 11 fresh sets of legs (none of which were wooden), which did not affect the game play.
More changes were made as the battle continued. First mate Keith then had further parlay and both crews intermixed for the final quarter, which made the game a lot more even and enjoyable for the girls.
As the crew was all women, the ref was a young male slave who had been captured by the Beckenham Mitcham crew.
Navigator Nic took a fancy to the slave (ref) and was quickly rescued by the rest of the crew, with Nic protesting "it’s all right, I don’t need saving."
We all went back to their camp and the festivities began. While the Beckenham and Mitcham crews were not looking Commander Kim rounded up the shipmates, re-boarded the Greyhound and continued on to the Island of Tourtuga (Truleigh hill). We navigated the narrow straits that protect the Island of Tourtuga. Second mate Trich rowed ahead with haste to Tourtuga to prepare for our arrival. We eventually arrived at Tourtuga, and the crew seem to be tired after their hard battle.
Captain Pete’s harem (mummies) then prepared the food and the crew feasted, and the party began.
The Captains table was called and present was, Capt Pete, Boson Bruce, Asbo Aide (first aid), Seaman Simon, Capt Pugwash (Matt), Navigator Nic, and First Mate Keith, with Commander Kim keeping a close eye on the crew with a hand from Second Mate Trich. After a long night of merriment, the Captains table retired to their quarters, with the crew still running riot. In the middle of the night brought an attempted mutiny from Asbo Aide but it was quickly crushed, and order was restored by the morning.
DAY 2 THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES !!!!!!
Captain Pete’s log, in the year of our lord 3rd May 2009.
After a hearty breakfast, the crew boarded the Greyhound once more and continued their journey to the Island of Worthing. On arrival they joined the mass gathering of Pirate crews from around the country. We secured the vessel and set up camp under the palm trees where the battle lines were drawn. First mate Keith and Commander Kim then went to parlay to find our first challengers. The crew was split into two raiding parties, with First mate Keith leading the one and Commander Kim the other. Two of our crew jumped ship and joined the good ship Wimbourne to commence battle with the older age bracket. They being Pirate Peaches and Pirate Zoe.
The order of battle was set and the order was given….. "Let the Battle Commence"
Commander Kim’s crew was soon called into battle against Folkestone. The crew soon emerged victorious without sustaining any injuries. Having broken free, Pirate Dude could not make the try line, falling just short due to a navigation error.
First mate Keith’s crew followed into battle shortly after, and were repelled by Paviours sustaining casualties who were treated by Asbo Aide’s miracle cure.
Commander Kim’s crew headed back in to battle against Wimborne and Elingham, and after a hard battle emerged victorious but with casualties, again with Asbo Aide coming to the rescue with his moto "we can rebuild them".
First mate Keith’s crew were quickly back into battle against the Welsh Pirates of Cardiff sadly being repelled once again, but without any injuries.
Commander Kim’s crew, now facing an unknown enemy, were defeated and acquired a few injuries and found themselves relying again on Asbo Aide
First mate Keiths crew were into battle again against South Sussex Pirates and after a long hard battle emerged victorious, coming away with the booty.
Pirates Peaches and Zoe having had a successful day, repelling all boarders returned to the Greyhound, as undefeated Champions of Island Worthing.
The crew now weary and tired from battle, returned to the Greyhound with their booty, and returned to the Island of Tourtuga. On returning, Navigator Nic and Second mate Trish (having returned early) had food ready for the incoming crews.
Asbo Aide then continued to administer his lotions and potions to the still injured crewmates who soon recovered.
After feasting the crews planned for a wedding. Vicar Monkey called everyone to their seats as the brides approached. Seaman Simon and Seaman Ian walked the Pirate brides, Zoey and Zeta, down the isle. After a bootiful fireside service the couple walked back down the isle and the party commenced.
Later that evening First mate Keith gathered some of the crew for a quiz. With the rivalry between the young and old pirates increasing as quiz developed. The young pirates emerged victorious with a few youngsters showing the oldies up. Shortly after everyone returned to their quarters with some partying throughout the night.
After a hearty breakfast, the crew boarded the Greyhound once more and continued their journey to the Island of Worthing. On arrival they joined the mass gathering of Pirate crews from around the country. We secured the vessel and set up camp under the palm trees where the battle lines were drawn. First mate Keith and Commander Kim then went to parlay to find our first challengers. The crew was split into two raiding parties, with First mate Keith leading the one and Commander Kim the other. Two of our crew jumped ship and joined the good ship Wimbourne to commence battle with the older age bracket. They being Pirate Peaches and Pirate Zoe.
The order of battle was set and the order was given….. "Let the Battle Commence"
Commander Kim’s crew was soon called into battle against Folkestone. The crew soon emerged victorious without sustaining any injuries. Having broken free, Pirate Dude could not make the try line, falling just short due to a navigation error.
First mate Keith’s crew followed into battle shortly after, and were repelled by Paviours sustaining casualties who were treated by Asbo Aide’s miracle cure.
Commander Kim’s crew headed back in to battle against Wimborne and Elingham, and after a hard battle emerged victorious but with casualties, again with Asbo Aide coming to the rescue with his moto "we can rebuild them".
First mate Keith’s crew were quickly back into battle against the Welsh Pirates of Cardiff sadly being repelled once again, but without any injuries.
Commander Kim’s crew, now facing an unknown enemy, were defeated and acquired a few injuries and found themselves relying again on Asbo Aide
First mate Keiths crew were into battle again against South Sussex Pirates and after a long hard battle emerged victorious, coming away with the booty.
Pirates Peaches and Zoe having had a successful day, repelling all boarders returned to the Greyhound, as undefeated Champions of Island Worthing.
The crew now weary and tired from battle, returned to the Greyhound with their booty, and returned to the Island of Tourtuga. On returning, Navigator Nic and Second mate Trish (having returned early) had food ready for the incoming crews.
Asbo Aide then continued to administer his lotions and potions to the still injured crewmates who soon recovered.
After feasting the crews planned for a wedding. Vicar Monkey called everyone to their seats as the brides approached. Seaman Simon and Seaman Ian walked the Pirate brides, Zoey and Zeta, down the isle. After a bootiful fireside service the couple walked back down the isle and the party commenced.
Later that evening First mate Keith gathered some of the crew for a quiz. With the rivalry between the young and old pirates increasing as quiz developed. The young pirates emerged victorious with a few youngsters showing the oldies up. Shortly after everyone returned to their quarters with some partying throughout the night.
DAY 3 THE ADVENTURE ENDS !!!!!!
Captain Pete’s Log day 3, the year of our lord 4th May 2009
Commander Kim woke the crew up early ready for the long journey home. We filled the ship with supplies and booty and made our merry way. Two bells into the journey we run aground on Worthing beach. The crew disembarked and scoured the area for more hidden treasure. Some of the crew entered the water to refloat the greyhound, failing to do so we waited for high tide. Some of the crew still tired from the night before could not keep their sea legs, with Mojo falling over the stationary deck chairs. After four bells it was high tide and the crew re-boarded and continued their journey.
On the way back we stopped off at the island of Newberry, where we stocked up with new supplies for the final leg of the journey. On returning to the greyhound pirate Noddy spotted a boat full of boys and tried to board their ship but was repelled and saved by her crew. The good ship greyhound then continued its journey home. Arriving at the port of Worcester by six bells. All crewmembers were safely picked up and returned home.
Commander Kim woke the crew up early ready for the long journey home. We filled the ship with supplies and booty and made our merry way. Two bells into the journey we run aground on Worthing beach. The crew disembarked and scoured the area for more hidden treasure. Some of the crew entered the water to refloat the greyhound, failing to do so we waited for high tide. Some of the crew still tired from the night before could not keep their sea legs, with Mojo falling over the stationary deck chairs. After four bells it was high tide and the crew re-boarded and continued their journey.
On the way back we stopped off at the island of Newberry, where we stocked up with new supplies for the final leg of the journey. On returning to the greyhound pirate Noddy spotted a boat full of boys and tried to board their ship but was repelled and saved by her crew. The good ship greyhound then continued its journey home. Arriving at the port of Worcester by six bells. All crewmembers were safely picked up and returned home.
This is the end of Captain Pete’s log
UNTIL THE NEXT TIME
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Monday 4 May 2009
TOUR
Great weekend for all on the tour. Thanks to all the parents who helped over the weekend. A big thank you to trish who worked hard over the weekend with food etc.And a big thankyou to adie who worked hard to patch up the girls and treat all there injuries. Tour report will follow in the next few days.
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