11th May Warrington 3 Royton 34 (14&u)

Warrington just managed to turn a team of 8 players against Royton’s 12. However Royton not only had strength in numbers but had players of exceptional quality including I understand a Great Britain player. The first quarter saw Royton dominate from the start scoring 11 goals without reply. Warrington had only Stanley Mainwaring and Jack Yates playing as 14 year olds with the rest a mixture of 12 and under and 13 year olds. Despite some determined efforts by Stanley in attack and Jack in defence they couldn’t stop Royton finishing the quarter 0-11 up. The next three quarters were more of the same although Royton restrained to 7 or 8 goals per quarter. On a positive note Jack Yates scored two goals and Stanley Mainwaring scored one goal. It was clear that we could not play so many 11 and 12 year olds in a 14 and under game and that each team needs to be able to supply a core of 7 or 8 players. I congratulated the younger players in showing courage in continuing the game despite the overwhelming odds.

 

12 & unders win silver medals

Warringtons 12 & unders took part in the Manchester and District tournament at Bolton School on Sunday 21st April. Four teams took part including Royton, Tyldesley,  and hosts Bolton School.

The first game was the most difficult against the home team Bolton School but Warrington took a 2 - 1 lead at one stage before Boton School hit back with some counter attacks. Warrington went on to comprehensive victories against Royton and in the final game against Tyldesley,  finishing with well deserved silver medals.

The Team included from left to right, Molly Boniface-Ashton, Connor Lynch, Ben Dailey, Luke Atkinson (goal keeper), Dominic Richards, (front row) Katie Bowater, Elenor Forde , Rohan Davies.

 

Water Polo Meeting

Dear all You are invited to a short meeting to look at the future development of Water Polo in the Club in the near future.  The meeting has been arranged to take place at 8.15 pm at Orford Park next Tuesday 9th April after the club swimming session It has become clear that in looking at the continued development of Water Polo in the club that a different agenda is required to that being pursued by the poolside staff for swimming.  A new group is therefore being formed to look specifically at the water polo issues in the club In short the Club needs your help to run the teams on the poolside look at future playing commitments, do some administration, get some new officials, get new ideas for recruitment and publicity Bring along your ideas 

Let me know if you think anybody else should be invited to join the group I hope to see you all at the meeting 

 

With best wishes Dr Alan Boyle

Liverpool Regional Training Centre Term 3 dates announced.

L&D RTC Term 3 will start on Wednesday 24th April, 7:30pm @ Knowsley Leisure & Culture Park, Huyton, L36 6EG. 

Term 3 dates attached, please take note of the break during the exam period.The first session will be a series of gym and swim tests, followed by water polo technique grading. They will hold trials for athletes born 1999 & 2000.You are asked to take a cheque for £60 made payable to ASA for the 10 week block.

 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate in contacting Chris Byrne or Anthony McGuiness.

RTC Term 3 Dates

Chester 3 Warrington 9 (12&U)

Warrington 12 & unders played a pre season friendly v Chester on Friday 22nd March with nine players braving the wintry conditions down the M56. Warrington went a goal down at the start in the midst of some scrapy play. Then a series of goals from Warrington players including Matt Williams, Dom Richards, Emily Bowater, Ben Daily and Jake Williams saw Warrington finish the  first quarter 1-5 up. In the second quarter Matt Williams and Dom Richards scored again despite Chester having a good goal keeper. Warrington’s goal keeper Luke Atkinson was having a great game and helped restrict Chester to zero. The third quarter started and again Matt Williams scored the only goal of the quarter but Warrington looked good for the 1-8 lead. In the final quarter Matt Williams scored his fourth goal despite starting as sub. Emily Bowater was always involved in every attack joined by her sister Katie who cant wait to play more water polo. Chester rallied at the end with two goals to make the final score 3-9. Warrington played some good passing moves during the game and showed great promise for the future season. 

 

Warrington Team included, Luke Atkinson GK, Luke Boardman, Emily Bowater (1), Molly Boniface-Ashton, Matt Williams(4), Katie Bowater, Dominic Richards (2), Ben Daily (1), Jake Williams (1)

Port Sunlight 4 Warrington 8

Warrington seniors took on Port Sunlight at Bebington Oval in the Liverpool & District League match, but had a difficult start after missing a penaly early on and then conceeding a goal. Tom Hadley quickly equalised after being awarded a second penalty, but again some loose defending saw Warrington 2 - 1 down at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter Port Sunlight counter attacked on a fast break and scored. Warrington took the sting out of the fast breaking Port Sunlight team by keeping the ball as we defended the deep. Again Tom Hadley scored but Warrington continued to restrict the opposition. The 2nd quarter ended 3 - 2, if we were going to win the game we needed more movement off the arc around goal.

The third quarter started well with Ian Musgrove sliding the ball under the keepers arm from the right wing. Tom Hadley with some quick movement shot from close range putting Warrington a goal up and starting to control the game. Josh Regan 17 years in his first season at senior level scored an excellent goal. Tom Hadley finished off the quarter with his fourth goal of the match Warrington winning the quarter 0 - 4 and 3 - 6 overall. In the  final quarter Warrington attacked the shallow end with Josh Regan leading the way with his second goal of the match 3 - 7. Dave Price was then excluded which was unfortunate after a great defensive display. Warrington defended the power play and kept possession as Port Sunlight did not employ the shot clock. Tom Hadley scored his 5th goal of the game. Port Sunlight nipped one back at the end from a narrow angle and the game ended 4 - 8. It was a great team performance with eight players one of whom James Williams played throughout with a strained shoulder.

 

The team included Neil Musgrove, Tom Hadley (5), Peter Burke, Ian Musgrove(1), James Williams, Josh Regan (2), Dave Price, and Lee Chadwick.

Warrington win in Cheshire knockout final

Warringtons 14 & under team played in the Cheshire Championship Final an unfinished fixture from 2012. Both teams played a mixed team of boys and girls on a 25m x 20m all deep full pitch. At the start of the game Warrington took an early lead through a excellent lob by Sam Cooper and a shot from a fast break by Jacob Wass. Chester fired back with two goals but Warrington soon restored their two goal lead. Warrington then stepped up a gear hitting Chester on the counter attack followed by some clinical finishing. Eventually Chester were overwhelmed and the final score was 19-3 to Warrington. Warrington’s Team included

Max Harrison Goalkeeper

Jacob Wass

Stanley Mainwaring
Dom Crawley
Tom Costello
Adam Farini
Sam Cooper
Tom Pye
Jack Yates
Emily Bowater
Molly Boniface Ashton
Abigail Collins
Daniel Farini

 

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Warrington v Chester 12 & under friendly

We have a friendly match with Chester on Saturday 16th February I will divide our players into two teams, hopefully Chester can do the same. We have hired the pool from 4pm until 6pm. If you have a Warrington shirt please bring it along as we will have a team photo. Please ensure you complete your membership form and payfor ASA registration. You cannot play without.  

Category 1 should be fine for most 12 and under players unless you are in an RTC then you will need Cat 2.

 

 

Warrington 16 Birkenhead 14 (Snr) L&D K.O

I would describe Birkenhead’s visit to Warrington in the Liverpool & District Knockout Competition as a ‘full on encounter’. A game which resulted in 30 goals being scored and 30 major or exclusion fouls (Warrington 18 Birkenhead 12), it was not a match for the feint hearted.

Warrington won the toss and elected to defend the deep. With instructions to use the maximum 30 seconds in attack, and to cover the counter attack in the difficult job of defending the deep. Warrington started well with a goal from Addison Brown. Unfortunately some errors started to creep in as a result of considerable pressure from Birkenhead, with Warrington being caught on the wrong side of the attacker and putting a tackle in resulting in exclusion after exclusion, seven exclusions in total against Warrington. As a result of good defence both from outfield players and Neil Musgrove in goal Warrington defended all seven power plays, remarkable. To add to Birkenhead’s woes, with 1 minute left of the first quarter Richard Goodwin-Robertson Warrington’s new powerful centre forward scored Warrington’s second goal. 2-0 at the end of the quarter, more than we could have hoped for.

In the second quarter we felt confident attacking the deep. It started off well with an exclusion foul giving Warrington a man up which was converted by Dave Price 3-0. Then with two minutes Birkenhead struck back with two quick goals, 3-2. Then Tom Cart sent out but again the power play defended and Warrington on the counter attack scored with Richard Goodwin-Robertson on the end of the attack once again. 4-2. Birkenhead struggled to contain Richard Goodwin-Robertson as he scored two more goals and Warrington appeared to be cruising. Birkenhead always looked dangerous with Chris Howard scoring all three of their goals in the second quarter. The second quarter ended 6-4 to Warrington the only worry being the 11 exclusion fouls conceded in two quarters with some players facing an early shower.

The third quarter saw a change of goal keepers with Peter Burke wearing the No1 cap in the deep end goal. Andy Evans scored first for Birkenhead making it 6-5 before 17 year old James Williams flashed a shot under the goalkeeper’s arms to restore Warrington’s two goal advantage. The Birkenhead duo of Howard and Evans scored again bringing the score to 7-7. Warrington then had two power plays with the referee’s rigid application of FINA rules but neither converted. Then Birkenhead scored again as their No7 was not closed down 5 metres out and carefully drilled it into the top corner of the net to take the lead 7-8. Just when Warrington looked like they were losing their grip of the match, Richard Goodwin-Robertson scored his first of the third quarter and 5th of the match. Two more exclusion one for each team but neither converted. Andy Evans restored Birkenhead’s 1 goal advantage with 26 seconds left of the third quarter. We thought that was it until with 4 seconds to go Addison Brown equalised making it 9-9. The table officials were getting writer’s cramp and glad for the 2 minute interval.

The fourth and final quarter started with clear instructions lets hit Birkenhead with fast counter attacks. Warrington did just exactly that with Richard Goodwin-Robertson scoring with 6 mins 44 ‘ left. Then on 6 min 26s Addison Brown scored his hat trick and on 5 min 55 ‘ Tom Hadley scored his first. 12-9 to Warrington surely that should kill off Birkenhead. Chris Howard pulled one back to 12-10, before Birkenhead conceded two more exclusion fouls. Warrington failed to convert the first but scored on the second power play via Addison Brown. With 3 mins 14 ‘ left on the clock another Birkenhead player excluded and Warrington  converted the power play again, 14-10.

Surely that was game over but Birkenhead would not lie down with two goals in 34 seconds, 14-12. The reply once again came via Richard Goodwin-Robertson with 1 min 14‘ left on the clock, 15-12. Just to keep it interesting to the end Warrington gave a penalty away which was duly converted by Birkenhead, 15-13 and 26 ‘ left on the clock. Then Warrington’s Dave Price was caught in possession and the Birkenhead player appeared to impede him, not according to the referee, but as the Birkenhead player moved forwards the Warrington player as adjudged to have pulled the player back. With another exclusion another goal to Birkenhead and 15-14. With 14 seconds to go Richard Goodwin-Robertson fittingly finished off the final attack of the game with another breakaway goal and the final score 16-14.

An outstanding game with two teams determined not to give up. Even the referee commented on what a great game it was. Man of the match was Richard Goodwin-Robertson with nine goals. We now wait to see who we can play in the next round.

Warrington’s Team included, Neil Musgrove, James Williams, Dave Price, Addison Brown, Richard Goodwin-Robertson, Tom Hadley, Ian Musgrove, James Collins, Lee Chadwick, Peter Burke, Josh Regan.