Women’s Hockey adapting to new higher league comfortably
Women’s hockey at York has gone from strength to strength in the past few years with talented freshers enriching an already successful squad. This season has been no exception, with record numbers turning up to training on a regular basis and improving their fitness and skill. As a result, both 1st and 2nd XI’s have looked very good in recent matches.
The 1st XI are realising that playing in a higher league does not necessarily mean playing a higher standard of hockey and they have already had impressive victories in the Yorkshire League. Solid defensive performances from the likes of Lindsey Walker has allowed the midfield to be creative and deft touches from Ruth Laybourn have left the opposition deflated. Impressive weekend performances have started to influence mid-week performance too with the team recently notching up their first victory over rivals York St John in the BUSA league.
With only BUSA to focus on, the 2nd XI are progressing well. Their positioning and teamwork improves with every game and new faces are taught a trick or two by captain Sophie Overment and defensive stalwart Chloe Dolphin. The team can only improve if this confident style of leadership is maintained.
The women’s indoor team are also looking to make a confident start to their first outing in the Premier Division. Hosted in Bradford, this league gives the opportunity to play against some of the county’s best players in a fast-paced and exciting game. With so much potential in all of our teams this season, and so much to play for, it promises to be a great year for York Women’s Hockey club.
