Sun shines down on final Minis Tournament

The U8's season ended in glorious sunshine with Andover hosting the final minis tournament of the season. The U8s have battled cold and wet weather conditions all season and so it was unsurprising to see so many turn out at John Hanson.

Cheered on by their parents, who were also enjoying the warm conditions, the 4 teams - yes 4 teams! - battled hard against teams from Winchester, Southampton, Romsey, New Forest and Trojans hockey clubs. Whilst results didn't always go their way, the mighty warriors continued through to the end and put in some excellent performances.

For some it was their last tournament for the U8s before moving up to the U10s next season. The coaching team would like to wish them all the very best of luck. For others it was their first tournament and I hope it will give them something to remember for next season.

Thanks to Haydn, Marc, Mark and Suzie for running the teams. Thanks to those who helped with refreshments (we made a very impressive £339.60!) and thanks to the following U8s for coming along and helping to make our tournament a huge success

Team Tornadoes (Haydn) - Charlie Bentley, Jacob Ambrose, Yasmin Dent, Lucas Groves, Lottie Liddell, Molly Putt, Bibi Watson, Tilly Wilson, Alice Jones

Team Hurricanes (Marc) - Amber Boldt, Molly Boldt, Bella Aston, Gabriel Bone-Rogers, Ben Edmunds, William Helsdon, Amelie Thorpe, Jacob Wollett, Ollie Soar

Team Panthers (Suzie) - Hugh Fullerton, Evie Bridges, Florence Bridges, Georgie Floyd, Poppy Hill, Oliver Palmer, Dottie Oostendorp, Luca Trisolino, Beatrice Wheeler

Team Whirlwinds (Mark) - Teddie Mcgann, Savannah Cropper, Florence Gibbon, Eddie Jones, Jonty Jones, Sophie Payne, Lara Sangiorgio, Toby Waite, Eloise Winnett, Izzy Mal