Nikki Symmons named her Leinster U-16 panel, hoping to bring the girl’s interprovincial title back to the province for the first time since 2005.
Kate Lloyd, Anna Roopnarinesingh, Orla Macken, Anna May Whelan and Ailish Naughton are all included for the second year running for the tournament which takes place at Grange Road on October 3 and 4 in Grange Road.
Ciara Vincent is the one player not from an established hockey school, developing her skills within the Loreto youth set-up.
Leinster U-16 Girls
Suzy Kenna (GK, St Gerards), Nicola Walsh (Mt Anville/Railway Union), Jane Fennelly (Mt Anville/Hermes), Laura Gallagher (St Gerards/Pembroke), Kate Lloyd (Loreto Dalkey/Railway Union), Anna Roopnarinesingh (Alexandra College/Old Alex), Orla Macken (Rathdown/Railway Union), Anna May Whelan (Wesley College/Old Alex), Emma Russell (Holy Child Kiliney/Hermes), Hannah McDermott (Alexandra College/Old Alex), Ailish Naughton (Holy Child Kiliney/Railway Union), Laura Gray (St Andrews College/Hermes), Orla Patton (Loreto Dalkey/Hermes), Aine McCrann (Muckross Park/Loreto), Lauren Haughton (Wesley College/Three Rock Ladies), Rachel Owens (Loreto Beaufort/Loreto), Kate Lenehan (Alexandra College/Old Alex), Ciara Vincent (St Colmcilles/Loreto)
Coach: Nikki Symmons
Manager: Kate Hurley
Asst Coach: Sarah Scott
GK Coach: Ian Clarke
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7 comments:
Where are the club names for the Leinster U16 girls???
I'm they have had a considerable contribution to make towards player development and deserve recognition!!
Sorry, had not received the clubs when I posted this piece. Since them, I've received a couple of requests to post clubs but there is a discrepancy between some clubs attributed and so I'll hold off posting until this is confirmed.
Interestingly the Leinster Girls teams don't automatically invite nominations from hockey clubs. So the U16 should more properly be called the Leinster "School" Girls Hockey Team.
When will clubs take up this fundamental issue and insist that ALL clubs and schools are asked to nominate their best players, not restricted by number per school.
That's why there are no mention of the girls clubs - check it out if you don't believe it.
Findo when are you going to do your pre-season piece? There have been players moving between clubs on the women's side as well as the men's and we have heard nothing about it! It would be interesting to know how teams are shaping up for the Leinster League as it begins this weekend....predictions please?
A full preseason preview is in the process of being compiled and will be released in the next couple of days. If you know of any late breaking news, please email me at stevie_findlats@yahoo.com
predictions:
1 Ulster
2 Connacht
3 Leinster
4 Munster
5 South East
what does everyone else think?
Ulster, Leinster, Munster, Connacht, South East.
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