SHC Vets still like winning trophies and gold medals!

Quite rightly the Juniors get lots of publicity regarding their
successes in under 18 tournaments etc. but 'the very seniors' still
enjoy competition.

Last weekend at Cannock The Midlands over 60s, with representation
from Stourport Hockey Club, won the divisional tournament, if not for
the first time, certainly it's some considerable time since doing so.

On the Saturday they beat the North 4-1 and drew with the South 1-1( 2
blatant flicks not awarded). Messrs Stone and Read departed on
Saturday 'injured' not expected to return on Sunday but duly
recovered, 'mind over matter', to return and take a full part on
Sunday in beating the East 2-0  and the West 2-1.

From a Stourport point of view what was impressive was we had four
players in a very effective squad of 16, all whom made a real
contribution. We had Keith Wills in goal, David Readb at the back,
Neil Stone in midfield and Frank Colwill up front. The South really
loved Frank!! The other 12 players were made up of one each from
individual clubs.

This event is part of the selection process for the Grand Masters
European Championships and World cups which are held on alternate
years. This year it is the European championships at Amsterdam in
August. 'Stoney' must be in with a shout if the body holds up, and
'Willsy' can have done himself no harm by making some outstanding
saves in open play.

So the motto is keep going. There is fun to be had. We should get more
representation in the other veterans age groups. For example I
recommended Keith and Frank to the Midlands last year .It's all good
publicity for the club and it spreads the word when there there are
lots of Stourports in the Match programmes.