Most of the players are college Under 19 players who were sitting for the A/Level Exam & taking part in Junior Nationals & were not able to attend practices & as a result did not perform up to the expectations. However Old Bens managed to secure 3rd place in the tournament. They won against BRC 4-0, CR & FC 4-2, Drew with Old Thomians, Matale 2- all, Royal College H.C. 3-all & lost to CH & FC 0-6, Old Nalanda 0-1, Old Petes 2-3
Since the A’Level Exams are over the youngsters are now preparing for the forthcoming knockout tournament. We are also on the look out for a coach & are in the process of contacting past Hockey players to obtain their services. We would invite those interested past players to contact the Hockey Secretary Gabriel Moral (Mobile No 0777321269) or the Gen Secretary Alann Lopez ( Mob: 0727150984) or e-mail us obsc@obsclk,com
Old Bens has always been playing in the “A” Division in the past but due to players leaving the country on migration & for employment it has become necessary to form a 2nd Eleven in order to feed the A’ team when necessary. Hence we will be taking part in the “B” Division tournament in 2008/2009 & hope to draw from the college under 17 pool which will also help college to build a strong 1st Eleven team in future. We appeal to the past Hockey players here & abroad to help the club to obtain material such as Hockey sticks, balls, pads & shoes for deserving players in order to encourage them & ensure continuity of the game at the College & Club level where we have excelled & produced many National players in the past bringing glory to College & the Club. |
