Club Hockey

NOW PENSIONS MEN’S CUP, FINAL

Hampstead & Westminster (1) 1                             
David Edmonds 3 (F)                                                                                      

Surbiton (2) 3
James Royce 16 (PC)
James Hamlyn 22 (F)
Rob Schilling 65 (F)

NOW PENSIONS MEN’S VASE, FINAL

Guernsey (1) 2                 
Matt Watson 32 (F)
Drew Clark 59 (PC)                                                                          

Lewes (1) 3
Ole Callf 29 (F)
Alex Warner 65 (PC)
Chris Marchant 75 (F)

NOW PENSIONS MEN’S TROPHY, FINAL

Winchester (1) 2                             
Stuart Tognarelli 4 62 (PC,F)                                                                                     
Ashbourne (1) 1
Chris Beastall 23 (F)

Investec Women's Cup 2013

Bowden Hightown - Tina CullenTwo Investec Premier Division sides met in the final game on Saturday at the Investec Women’s Knockout Finals with Clifton and Bowdon Hightown locking horns in the Investec Cup Final. When the two sides met in league action both fixtures ended in a draw, so it was always going to be a tight fixture. After a goalless first half it was Clifton that broke the deadlock in the second through Liz Sinton. Bowdon Hightown, however, were quick to reply and levelled just five minutes later through Charlotte Hartley. Then, with the game seemingly headed for extra time, Sally Walton’s mazy dribble and insightful pass found Tina Cullen in space to strike a winner with just two minutes remaining to secure their 9th Investec Cup Final victory.  

Reading win 2013 Investec LeagueIn a reversal of last year’s result, Reading were crowned Investec Women’s Hockey League Champions after beating Leicester in dramatic fashion at their Sonning Lane base on Sunday.

The win earned them the coveted title, £2,500 of prize money from sponsors Investec and top spot in Europe. Leicester take the runners-up spot and a cheque for £1,500.

Level at 1-1 after normal time and extra time, Reading won two-nil on penalty shuffles to spark scenes of jubilation at their home ground, with Olympians Kate Walsh and Alex Danson the only players to keep their nerve and score in the shootout. Sarah Ellis was fantastic in Reading’s goal saving four times from Leicester.

READING, April 19 - Witness women’s sport at its best as England's top clubs compete for glory, prize-money, European places and promotion as Reading Hockey Club's Sonning Lane ground hosts the Investec Women's Hockey League Finals this weekend.

CHAMPIONS:: Beeston celebrate the 2013 title - Photo: Ady KerryREADING, April 14 - Beeston were crowned as champions of the NOW: Pensions Men’s Hockey League after beating Surbiton 5-1 in the final at Reading Hockey Club. The Nottinghamshire club took home the £2,500 winner’s cheque and Adam Dixon, NOW:Pensions player of the season lifted the trophy.

Wimbledon and Sheffiled Hallam secured promotion to the premier division. Southgate are relegated. Reading secured England's third European place with a 4-0 win over Canterbury.

ENGLAND, April 7 - It’s tight at the top of the Investec Women’s promotion tournament as Olton and West Warwickshire and Buckingham both recorded 2-1 wins and are tied in first place.

A Mandy Gatherer brace gave Olton the win they were looking for against Beeston and as they played earlier in the day, went to top spot.

ENGLAND, APril 7 - A hat-trick from Ben Hawes gave Wimbledon the advantage after the first round of games in the Men’s Hockey League promotion tournament as they beat Cardiff and UWIC 1-4.

It was Cardiff who took the lead through Mark Whatling after 12 minutes as he hit home from a penalty corner, but Richard Alexander equalised for Wimbledon just two minutes later. Hawes hit his first from a penalty stroke and added two more after the break to put his side in the driving seat.

ENGLAND, April 1 - University of Birmingham lost out 3-2 to rivals Olton and West Warwickshire in the Investec Women’s Premier Division on Saturday – but they still did enough to ensure they will stay in the top flight while Olton will have to battle for survival in the relegation play-offs.