Reddam House Umhlanga learner, Jono Hicks tussles for the ball at the Reddam House Umhlanga Hockey festival. Both the local school’s boys and girls team went unbeaten through the tournament. PHOTO: Farla Ribbonaar
THE inaugural Reddam House Umhlanga Festival of Hockey was a resounding success.
That is the word from the school’s director of hockey at Reddam House, Gowan Jones.
The festival hosted both indoor and outdoor matches with the uMhlanga school winning both the boys and girls titles.
“Both our teams were unbeaten throughout the festival and the standard of hockey on display was extremely high. I’m super proud of our teams, who were fantastic, both on and off the turf.
Principal of Reddam House Umhlanga, Adam Rogers and Karen Ngugi.
Kendra and Marlese Da Costa enjoy a day out at the hockey festival.
THE inaugural Reddam House Umhlanga Festival of Hockey was a resounding success.
That is the word from the school’s director of hockey at Reddam House, Gowan Jones.
The festival hosted both indoor and outdoor matches with the uMhlanga school winning both the boys and girls titles.
“Both our teams were unbeaten throughout the festival and the standard of hockey on display was extremely high. I’m super proud of our teams, who were fantastic, both on and off the turf. This was our first tournament since the Covid-19 pandemic and it was great to have teams from different parts of the country as well as other parts of KZN participate. The camaraderie and spirit among all the teams was commendable,” he said.
Jones said based on the success of this year’s event he would
“I’m confident this will be an annual event going forward. I feel these types of events help expose players to different systems of hockey and experiences which helps boost their confidence,” he said.
Reddam House Umhlanga learners, Shweta Ramgobin, Charleson Bluebird, Maya De Souza and Matt Pretorius help out at the festival.
Demi Rowe and Erin Scott.
Vanessa, Ty and Craig Matthews.
Sarah Lombard supports her son, Dean from Felxiton College in Empangeni.
Triumphant hockey captains, Jono Hicks, Cameron Whiley, Bridget de Souza and Kolbe Collett with director of hockey at Reddam House Umhlanga, Gowan Jones (middle).
“This was our first tournament since the Covid-19 pandemic and it was great to have teams from different parts of the country as well as other parts of KZN participate. The camaraderie and spirit among all the teams was commendable,” he said.
Jones said based on the success of this year’s event he would
“I’m confident this will be an annual event going forward. I feel these types of events help expose players to different systems of hockey and experiences which helps boost their confidence,” he said.
Shiraz has been a community journalist for the last 12 years and has a specific interest in everything sports. He holds a Bachelor of Arts undergrad degree and honours degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal where he majored in Communications, Anthropology and English.
