A Kent youngster with a well-known footballing father has started on the road to become a Darts professional.
A record crowd for the Iwade Speedway circuit of over 700 saw the relaunch of the Kent Kings on Sunday and the spectators packed into the Old Gun Site were treated to a real shoot-out between long-time rivals.
The tries flowed, the result went Henley’s way by the barest of margins and Canterbury showed huge resilience to snatch two valuable league points from the final play of the match.
The long-anticipated return to track action of the Kent Kings team happens this Sunday, with a tantalising challenge match against Eastbourne Eagles in a local Derby which will bring many memories back to long-time followers of the sport in the neighbouring Speedway hotbed counties of Kent and Sussex.
Holcombe reached the final of the England Hockey Tier One Championship on Sunday afternoon by beating Conference Midlands outfit Doncaster 4-0 at the John S Marshall Arena.
Holcombe missed out on qualification for League Finals weekend as Old Georgians ran out 4-2 winners in the final match of Phase Three of the Premier Division season.
Some victories are down to superior skills; some, like this narrow one from Canterbury, can be built on determination, plus a player who was able to harness a buffeting wind.
Barry Middleton says Holcombe are fully-focused on Saturday’s clash with Premier Division champions and Euro Hockey League (EHL) bronze medallists Old Georgians as his side bid to qualify for League Finals weekend.
Harriet Pittard says Holcombe are “excited” ahead of Sunday’s England Hockey Cup semi-final with Doncaster and the chance to move closer to a unique treble having already secured promotion to both the National League Premier Division and Super 6s Premier Division so far this season.
Holcombe are bidding to reach the final of the England Hockey Cup as Nick Bandurak’s side head to Doncaster on Sunday afternoon (1pm).
Holcombe travel to St. George’s College to face champions Old Georgians on Saturday evening (6pm), looking to secure a spot at League Finals weekend on Saturday, 13th and Sunday, 14th April in their final Premier Division Phase Three Pool A match.
Holcombe’s Claire Hales and the England o50s won bronze at the Indoor World Cup over the weekend. Simon Major, playing for Wales o35s, came fourth at the same event.
Keely Dunn is the founder of FHumpires which provides support and mentorship to umpires all over the world, whether newbies umpiring in their first season, club umpires with 20 years of experience, or international FIH umpires.
Racing back to the sport and determined to take advantage of the opportunities given by NORA Speedway at Kent in 2024 is the Kings’ youngest announced team member, Sam Ward.
Holcombe secured a return to Premier Division hockey at the first attempt as Nick Bandurak’s side beat Wimbledon 2s 3-1 at Holcombe Park on Saturday afternoon courtesy of a Leisa Randall brace and a Phoebe Steele goal.