"As captain, I considered it a challenge and really enjoy ed the year."(A. Hall). From Mr Stuart Robertsonwho managed the Durban and Districts U15 side. Of Padayachee, our 2nd team goal keeper, Mr Robertson said,"A magnificent performance in goal. He was complimented on all who saw him play." I must add how delighted I was when Nazar, as captain of our 2nd side, finally scored his first goal! His leap in the air carried all the enthusiastic triumph of a striker scoring the winning goal in a World Cup final. Then, of course, the magnificent performance of C. Grinyer in scoring 6 of the 8 field goals for the Natal Schools "A" side and his subsequent selection for the South African Schools"A"team as left wing. B. McLarty received the 1980 Cup for being the season's most consistent and outstanding player. What a good player in the attacking centre back berth he is proving to be. Both Grinyer and McLarty have an insight into the game that is rare for lads in standard 8. My thanks go to Mr Allen, Mr Vassard, Mr Thiselton and Mr Wortman who coached in other age groups. The follow ing awards were made: B. McLarty - Colours(Natal Schools"B"side) A. Hall - Colours re-award (Natal Schools"A"side) C. Grinyer - Honours (South African Schools "A" side). In conclusion, I wish to thank all those supporters who turned out regularly to see the teams in action. Your sup port, ladies, gentlemen and boys was sincerely appreciated. I wish the game of Hockey and all who play it, good fortune in the coming seasons. B. WILLIAMS Results: Opponents Results For Against D.H.S Won 2 1 Beachwood Drew 1 1 Hilton Lost 1 0 Michaelhouse Lost 6 3 Glenwood Drew 1 1 Alexandra Won 5 0 Northlands Won 3 0 Maritzburg College Lost 3 0 2nd Team CAPTAIN: Nazar REGULAR PLAYERS: Bird, du Toit, Fitzgerald, Hill, Hopkins, Lowe,Gram,Padayachee,Stanek,Tshabalala. This team was a happy band of young men who enjoyed their hockey. The side had in Nazar one of the most en thusiastic captains I have come across. They developed into a hard running and determined side and have players who will do well next year. Padayachee and Hill were selected for the Durban and Districts side. Fitzgerald, Hopkins and Lowe all improved steadily as the season progressed. Results: Opponents Results For Against D.H.S Lost 2 1 Beachwood Won 2 1 Michaelhouse Lost 5 0 Glenwood Lost 1 0 Pinetown 1st Drew 0 0 Hillcrest 1st Drew 0 0 Alexandra Won 3 0 B.WILLIAMS U14A CAPTAIN:C. Coetzee REGULAR PLAYERS: T. Burns, A. Dolkens, K. Jaaback, N. Kapp, C. Lowe, M. McDonald, J. Nel, M. Phillips, J. Pons, R.Suckling,J. Woodburn. This team had a very good season. Due to its strength, there were occasions when the strongest team was not fielded to minimise a runaway win which is not pleasant for either side. There were times when individuals tended to hang onto the ball and not allow the game to flow as it should, with the ball doing the work. Nevertheless there were far more excellent building moves which was thrilling to watch as well as, I am sure, to be involved in. The two most memor able games were against D.H.S. and Pinetown U15A. Westville's goalkeeper was also outstanding. Results: Opponents Results For Against Beachwood Lost 2 3 Hillcrest U15A Won 3 2 D.H.S Won 5 3 Michaelhouse Drew 2 2 Glenwood Won 2 0 Pinetown U15A Won 3 0 Alexandra Won 1 0 Westville Won 1 0 M.VASSARD U14C A large number of beginners attended practices and the two matches. It is most gratifying to see so many new juniors being interested in learning this grand game. Keep it up next year. Results: Opponents Results For Against D.H.S Lost 2 3 Alexandra U14B Won 2 1 M, VASSARD SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOLS HOCKEY TOURNAMENT C. Grinyer and A. Hall were amongst those who travelled to Queenstown in the Eastern Cape for the annual interprovincial Dick Stead Week. Grinyer particularly had a fine week,scoring six of Natal's seven field goals. He was reward ed by being selected for the South AfricanSchools Side. This side later travelled to Pretoria where it competed in a tournament against a number of other representative schools, such as the South African Tech., South African Colleges, etc. They finished in the middle of the field and gained invaluable experience. At this level, said Grinyer, the game was so much faster and more physical, that the importance of basic skills was highlighted even more — an important lesson for those who aim to succeed in hockey in the future. 58
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