Magazine 2018

HOCKEY Parklands Hockey players were exposed to intense skills and technique orientated training sessions throughout the season. Our U/10 hockey girls delivered outstanding performances as they outplayed the opposition in their local league encounters. Our hockey teams were also exposed to matches on Astro Turf at Bridge House and Kenridge which bring different skill sets to their game. This season delivered much excitement with so many players eager to participate and excel. Our girls were committed and showed dedication as they competed extremely well in top schools’ hockey festivals. The valuable input from our coaches as well as team managers contributed immensely towards the growth of our hockey players CRICKET The 2018 Cricket season was also heavily affected by the drought and state of playing fields as the Western Province cricket leagues were suspended due to a concern regarding players’ safety. The U/12 A cricket team managed to get a game in against a touring side from England. Parklands batted first and posted a competitive total. With rain predicted for the afternoon, the heavens eventually opened with welcome rain, but unfortunately the match had to be abandoned. Congratulations to Peyton Leigh, Gianluca Longo, Tate Bishop, Taariq Ekstein, Darshan Kistan, Sam Lilienfeld, Kyle Warrender, Ethan Randall and Nicholas Strydom who have been included in the various Sunningdale/Milnerton North District Winter Programmes where they will prepare for the final North District trials which will be held later in the year. These boys have been selected as part of a Winter training squad which consists of approximately 30 players. 28 29 30 72. 21st Edition