Hockey fans, this is a moment not to be missed! This Sunday, 17th November, the Isle of Man U18 Girls hockey team takes on Chorley U18 Girls in Round 2 of the England Hockey Championships Tier 2 – the first junior home fixture on the island in six years.
Match Details:
- Date: Sunday, 17th November
- Venue: National Sports Centre (NSC), Isle of Man
- Time: 12:30 PM
This match has historical significance, with the last girls’ home fixture featuring current U18 Girls Coach Emily Middleton and a young Sienna Dunn, then just 13. Six years on, Middleton is returning in her role as coach, bringing her expertise and experience to the next generation of players.
A True Island Effort – Representation from All Six Island Clubs
This U18 team proudly represents all six Island hockey clubs, demonstrating the thriving development and collaboration in Manx hockey. Eight players in the squad were part of the Isle of Man’s very first U14 team, launched in 2019, showcasing the talent pipeline emerging on the Island.
Player Roster:
- Lucy Cartwright – Bacchas HC (sponsored by Ramsey Crookall)
- Emily Kirkham – Bacchas HC (sponsored by Ramsey Crookall)
- Orla Goddard – Bacchas HC (sponsored by Ramsey Crookall)
- Kate Lace – Bacchas HC (sponsored by Ramsey Crookall)
- Evie Watterson – Castletown HC (sponsored by J Qualtrough & Co Ltd)
- Ruby McCubbin – Castletown HC (sponsored by J Qualtrough & Co Ltd)
- Hannah Nuttall – Harlequins HC (sponsored by Athena Health Care)
- Macey Crellin – Harlequins HC (sponsored by Athena Health Care)
- Sofia Cosgrave – Ramsey HC
- Hannah Ashton-Forster – Valkyrs HC (sponsored by Motorworx)
- Robyn Stones (GK) – Valkyrs HC (sponsored by Motorworx)
- Molly Wheeler – Vikings HC (sponsored by Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management)
- Elena Caley – Vikings HC (sponsored by Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management)
Emily Middleton and Niamh Goddard will serve as coaches, assisted by Rachael Middleton.
Fundraising & Community Support
The U18 Girls will also be fundraising at the event, and any contributions would be greatly appreciated to support the team’s future in competitive hockey. Let’s get down to the NSC, cheer on our team, and help make this a truly memorable day for the players and the Manx hockey community.