National title joy for Terrington aces
The U13 girls’ hockey team from Terrington Hall School is celebrating after winning a national hockey tournament held at Rugby School.
The girls are National IAPS Small Schools Hockey Champions after beating teams representing schools from Oxfordshire,Berkshire,theHome Counties and the Cotswolds at the event, organised by the IndependentAssociationofPrep Schools.
The team from Terrington Hall, an independent prep school near Malton, started pre-seasontrainingduringthe summer holidays. Their hard work was rewarded by notching up more goals than any other team during the tournament.
Clare Rieder, Head of Girls’ Games at Terrington Hall School, said: “We scored multiplegoalsfromshort[penalty] corners, making worthwhile all the hours the girls have spent practising them!”
She added: “I’m immensely proud of the team. They showed such grit and determination, working tirelessly throughout the morning rounds of the competition to gain as many goals as possible.
“The hard work they have put in since our pre-season training at the end of August was well rewarded by a fabulous day of hockey. Well done girls, I look forward to seeing what else we can achieve this season!”
Simon Kibler, Headmaster, added: “Huge congratulations to Mrs Rieder and the U13team,whohaveshownthat hard work and practice really does pay off. I was most impressed by the girls’ fantastic teamspirit,mutualencouragement and support. Mrs Rieder didafantasticjobofmotivating everyone.”