Celebrating Senior Hockey
On Thursday 26 January we celebrated Hockey at RGS with the Senior Girls’ Hockey Dinner.
At RGS Worcester we are fortunate to be able to run both our Netball and Hockey programmes over two terms and as we are drawing closer to the end of the season, the Hockey Dinner provided the perfect opportunity to celebrate the success of the season so far.
Head of Hockey Liaison & Head of Hockey, Miss Leanne Bennett commented, “It was a fantastic evening to celebrate Girls’ Hockey and a great occasion to mark the success of Hockey this year. The Hockey Programme continues to develop from strength to strength as do our players and I am so proud of all they have achieved so far!”
Pupils from Year Nine to the Upper Sixth dressed glamorously for the occasion and were treated to a wonderful three course meal provided by our expert catering team. Throughout the evening speeches were made by Miss Leanne Bennett and Olympic medalist Miss Sally Walton. Awards were presented to the following pupils:
1st XI Player Awards
Most Resolute 1st XI Player 2022/23 – Ellie Nicholls
Most Gracious 1st XI Player 2022/23 – Poppy Hobson
Most Selfless 1st XI Player 2022/23 – Eleanor Fawcett
Most Willing 1st XI Player 2022/23 – Elyssia Letori
2nd XI Player Awards
Most Resolute 2nd XI Player 2022/23 – Amy Brinkley
Most Gracious 2nd XI Player 2022/23 – Sophie Rouse
Most Selfless 2nd XI Player 2022/23 – Grace Williams
Most Willing 2nd XI Player 2022/23 – Sophie Gebhardt
Under 15A Player Awards
Most Resolute Under 15A Player 2022/23 – Isabelle Fawcett
Most Gracious Under 15A Player 2022/23 – Talulla Gregory
Most Selfless Under 15A Player 2022/23 – Maddie Lavoipierre
Most Willing Under 15A Player 2022/23 – Holly Potter
Under 15B Player Awards
Most Resolute Under 15B Player 2022/23 – Connie Bright
Most Gracious Under 15B Player 2022/23 – Abigail Haldane
Most Selfless Under 15B Player 2022/23 – Lillie Sawyer
Most Willing Under 15B Player 2022/23 – Olivia Munro
Under 14A Player Awards
Most Resolute Under 14A Player 2022/23 – Poppy Parker
Most Gracious Under 14A Player 2022/23 – Daisy Williams
Most Selfless Under 14A Player 2022/23 – Livvy Evington
Most Willing Under 14A Player 2022/23 – Isla Goold
Under 14B Player Awards
Most Resolute Under 14B Player 2022/23 – Molly Powner
Most Gracious Under 14B Player 2022/23 – Elizabeth Kaleniuk
Most Selfless Under 14B Player 2022/23 – Amber Day
Most Willing Under 14B Player 2022/23 – Hattie Gibbs
Later in the evening a special mention of thanks was given to the Upper Sixth pupils for their significant contribution to Girls’ Hockey as well as Captain of the 1st XI team, Ellie Nicholls, who has led the senior squad by example with great pride and passion this season.
The evening also provided an opportunity to thank the Hockey coaches and members of teaching staff for their support throughout the Hockey season. A personalised video message was played from Janne Müller-Wieland, a German field hockey player who competed in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. Janne holds over 250 caps for Germany, and has captained her national team, winning medals at Olympic and European championships. Janne spoke about what it takes to play at the elite level with her advice resonating with the RGS Charter for Sport, to be resolute, gracious, selfless and willing. We are so grateful to Janne for giving her time to provide such a motivational and inspiring speech to pupils.
Congratulations to those whose achievements this season were recognised through the Awards and for the Senior Girls’ contribution to team sport.
Our thanks go to everyone who attended the event, making it a thoroughly enjoyable evening. A special thank you to our Hockey coaches, teaching staff, support staff and the catering team for providing an excellent meal, worthy of the occasion.
