Women's Hockey teams hold middle position

by Hockey Reporter

A Position near the middle of their points tables is held by both the Women's Hockey teams. With the competition almost concluded, it is unlikely that their present positions will improve. These performances are consistent with the pattern set in previous years.

From hesitant beginnings, the "A" team playing in the Senior "A" Grade, quickly gained confidence. At the end of the first round they stood third equal on the points table. The team reached a climax in the first round when it beat the highly-rated College Old Girls 1-0. In the second round, however, Old Girls revenged by winning 9.0. This was the largest loss recorded against the team, but, was only one of several that followed the first round successes.

With their inconsistency the team are fortunate in retaining a current position about half way on the points table. With one match remaining, and this against the competition leaders, Technical Old Girls, the team can be expected to finish the competition in about fourth or fifth position.

Playing in the Senior "B" Grade, Varsity "B's" performances this year have been encouragingly consistent. Whilst never a serious threat to the top teams in their grade, they have maintained throughout the season a position near the middle of the points table. For the first time in several years they have been able to field a full team each Saturday. This has been a refreshing aspect of the club's activities this season.

A game against Massey on Sunday, July 16, will be approached by the "A's" with determination. Beaten 7-2 in the first end-of-season game last year by Victoria, Massey avenged themselves with a 4-2 win over the same team at Winter Tournament. The game against Massey will be followed for the remainder of the second term with friendly matches against other Wellington clubs.

Individual honours in the club must go to Janette McKay, who was chosen as a reserve for the Wellington Representative team,