A team filled with enthusiastic Year 8’s, and excited but somewhat nervous Year 7’s, started the hockey season off when they represented Woodbridge School at the annual Orwell Park School U13 Hockey Festival on Saturday 7 September. This is a fun event focused on learning, gaining experience and exposure and trying things. The team exceeded every expectation in how quick they learned outlet and pressing tactics and how well they played together. Any nerves of anticipation were quickly melted away as every player worked hard and improved their skills and decision making in every match as well as playing in various positions, sometimes for the first time. A short penalty corner practice at lunch time on Friday proved very valuable, as the team executed their attacking set piece with surprising precision, power and consistency and defended well as a unit at the other. During the afternoon the team secured two wins, two draws, and suffered one loss. India (Y8) was the top scorer. Thanks to all the parents who supported the girls with such enthusiasm. Definitely a fun afternoon had by all.