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U10 Hockey v Winterfold

Outcome: 2-2 draw 

Player of the Match: Deborah

BCS travelled to Winterfold for a friendly fixture, playing four 10-minute quarters to allow plenty of game time for all the girls.
The match was competitive from the start, with much of the play moving end to end as both teams looked to create scoring opportunities. The girls needed a little guidance in the early stages, but as the game progressed, they grew in confidence and began to play some really good hockey.
It was fantastic to see their teamwork and determination develop throughout the match, with some lovely passages of play on display.
The game finished in a 2-2 draw, which was a fair reflection of a closely contested and enjoyable fixture.
Well done to all the girls! A great team effort!
 

u9 rugby festival @ Kings’ Hawford

The U9 rugby squad enjoyed a challenging and competitive festival at Kings Hawford, with three teams representing The Blue Coat School across two groups. Each team played three or four fixtures, providing plenty of valuable opportunities to develop their contact rugby skills and apply their learning in match situations.
The standard of opposition ensured that the boys were tested throughout, particularly in their tackling, defensive organisation and ability to compete at the breakdown. There was some excellent progress in the physicality and confidence shown in contact, alongside improvements in ball carrying, support play and decision-making.
The boys demonstrated great determination, resilience and sportsmanship throughout the afternoon, embracing the challenges and continuing to develop their understanding of the game. It was another valuable experience for the squad as they continue to build confidence and consistency in contact rugby.
 

u9 hockey festival ( girls )

It may have been a chilly afternoon on Tuesday, but the U9 girls certainly brought the heat to the hockey pitch! We hosted an exciting U9 hockey festival, welcoming schools from far and wide, including Solihull, Eversfield, RGS, Winterfold and Kings Hawford. The format was 6-a-side hockey, including a goalkeeper; every team played one another.
There was some fantastic competition throughout the afternoon, with several fiercely contested matches, particularly against Solihull and RGS, who demonstrated some excellent hockey skills. Goals were flying in from all teams, but there were also some brilliant saves along the way. Our very own goalkeepers, Georgiana and Jiya, were simply unstoppable, making some fantastic saves to keep their teams in the game!
It has been wonderful to see how much the girls’ hockey has developed. Their passing has become stronger and more purposeful, and some of the girls can really give the ball a whack now! Their determination and hunger for a win are also clear to see. As we move forward, our next focus will be on maintaining our positions, marking the correct opponents, and remembering to keep an eye on the bigger picture rather than simply following the ball.
All in all, it was a fantastic afternoon of sport, enjoyed by girls (and a couple of boys!), with plenty of enthusiasm, teamwork and exciting hockey on display. It was a great way to finish a wonderful festival.
 

U11 Hockey (Girls) v Winterfold

Outcome: Won 4-0, Won 4-0

Player of the Match: Avaani, Evie

A home fixture for BCS saw the girls take part in a competitive game of hockey, with BCS dominating from start to finish across both games.
The girls demonstrated fantastic versatility, confidently adapting to different positions and showing great teamwork, determination and enthusiasm throughout.
BCS Girls’ Hockey has made tremendous progress over the course of this term, and it was wonderful to see how far the girls have developed, both individually and as a team.
A huge well done to all the girls. You should be very proud of yourselves! Keep up the fantastic work!
 

U11 Rugby @ Warwick Festival

Player of the Match: Surren

The boys made a slow start against Croft and RGS, missing too many tackles and failing to show the effort and commitment needed to be successful. It was only in their final game against Warwick that they really stepped up and demonstrated what they were capable of.
From a technical perspective, some players are still tackling too high, resulting in high-tackle penalties, while others are running laterally far too often. However, in the final game, the boys showed much better commitment and determination, which must be the minimum standard going forward. Surren was a particular standout, giving his all throughout, with some powerful runs on the ball and strong tackling.
 

U8 Hockey Festival (GIRLS)

Our U8 girls enjoyed a fantastic hockey festival, welcoming four teams from BCS, alongside two teams from Warwick and two from Solihull. The teams took part in a round-robin format, providing plenty of opportunities for everyone to get involved and enjoy lots of match play.

With no scores being recorded, the focus was firmly on participation, teamwork and developing confidence on the pitch. There was some lovely hockey on display, with the girls showing great enthusiasm, determination and some promising early skills.

It was wonderful to see so many girls enjoying their hockey, having the opportunity to shine and gaining valuable match experience. A really positive start to their hockey journey, with plenty to look forward to!