The annual Norwich Dragons Hockey Club Under 8 Tournament was held at the Den on Saturday 17th May, with teams travelling from Spalding in Lincolnshire, Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk and Taverham to join the Dragons teams in the event.

The tournament was played on a very hot and sunny day. Seven teams entered which is the most we’ve had so far and it was particularly welcome to see the two teams from outside the County.

The whole day was extremely well organised and was a brilliant introduction to competition hockey for many young Dragon’s (and their parents).

Well done and thanks to all who contributed to make this such a successful and enjoyable day.

Great weather, great turn out, great atmosphere, great cakes!  Photos here.

Winners: Dragons Green (undefeated)
Runners up: Norwich City A
3rd: Norwich City B
4th: Spalding
5th: Dragons Blue
6th: Bury St Edmunds
7th: Dragons White

Whilst fantastic that Dragons Green won the tournament all three Dragons teams played good hockey, in the correct spirit and most importantly had fun.  These youngsters do our club proud!!

Thanks to: lots of people!
Organiser: Natalie Beal

Umpires: John Butler, Andrew Cross, Angela Murgatroyd, David Pentin, Mark Savill and Miss Anthony from Norwich City HC.

Coaches: Robert Wagstaff (Green), Sarah Wagstaff and Simon Mitchell (Blue), Ally Windsor Waite and Mel  Widdows (White).

Tuck Shop: Laura Tuck for organising and the Windsor Waite girls and Eleanor Widdows for running the tuck shop.

Tent lent to us through and put up by: The Savills (Bob Savill).

Scoring and timing: The Shepherds and Carmel and Stella Windsor Waite.

Other helpers: Christina Murgatroyd (General Dogs Body) and Glenn Masterson (expert tent putter upper and table carrier).