Match Reports : Week 7

U10 Girls Hockey v Eversfield

Player of the Match: Olivia N, Olivia C

Result: 3-1, 5-2 BCS WIN

It was a lovely afternoon of hockey against Eversfield, with both teams enjoying success on the pitch. While the overall score was pleasing, the real winner was the development of the girls’ skills and confidence.

It was fantastic to see so many players attempting to use their reverse stick to beat opponents, showing a willingness to practise new skills and take risks in a match situation. This was a real positive and demonstrated the progress the girls are making.

Positional awareness remains an area for development, particularly in understanding space and supporting teammates effectively. However, the girls should be proud of their efforts and the progress they are making.

A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon of hockey for everyone involved, with plenty of positives to take forward into future fixtures!

U10 Boys Rugby v Solihull

Player of the Match: Arnie

What a great game of rugby! Both teams ran hard and looked to keep the ball alive despite the difficult, wet conditions. The boys showed great determination and attacking intent, with both sides scoring some excellent tries.

Blue Coat dominated the rucks, arriving early and doing a fantastic job of protecting the ball and securing possession. Solihull showed some great pace and took their chances well, scoring some impressive runaway tries. It was a highly competitive fixture, with both teams working hard and playing some exciting rugby throughout.

Moving forward, we need to continue developing our defensive press, making sure we push up together as a line to put pressure on the opposition and prevent them from finding space. We also need to focus on getting lower in the tackle to improve our defensive effectiveness.

A fantastic effort from the boys in challenging conditions, with plenty of positives to take away. Well done, Blue Coat!

U10 Boys Rugby v Solihull

The U10 boys enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of rugby against Solihull, with four games taking place on the front field in difficult, wet conditions. The fixtures included one match played under full U10 rules, two using U9 rules and a touch rugby game, giving the boys plenty of valuable match practice.

Despite the challenging weather, all teams showed great determination and attacking intent. The boys ran hard, looked to keep the ball alive and demonstrated some excellent offloading, creating exciting attacking opportunities throughout the afternoon. It was brilliant to see them continuing to play with confidence and looking for ways to support their teammates.

Our next area of focus across all teams is tackling technique. We need to work on getting lower in the tackle and wrapping our arms around the opposition to make sure we tackle safely and effectively.

A great afternoon of rugby, with plenty of effort, enthusiasm and positives to build on. Well done, boys!

U9 girls v Solihull

Player of the Match: Florence, Zahra

Result: 4-0, 4-0 BCS WIN

On Tuesday afternoon, the U9 girls travelled to Eversfield for an exciting afternoon of 7-a-side hockey, complete with goalkeepers. Georgiana made her debut in goal and did a fantastic job, keeping a clean sheet and making several excellent clearances to push the ball out wide.

The girls have been working hard on their positioning in the D when attacking, so it was particularly pleasing to see them putting this into practice during the matches. There were plenty of goals scored across both games, which was wonderful for the girls’ confidence and enjoyment. Defensively, the team worked hard to limit Eversfield’s opportunities and prevent them from making progress into our half.

One area we will continue to develop is clearing the ball out towards the wide areas of the pitch, rather than playing it straight down the middle. It has been fantastic to see the girls’ progress throughout the term, with their understanding of positions and ability to play more structured, organised hockey improving week by week.

u9 rugby festival @ Winterfold House School

The U9 rugby festival at Winterfold House School saw three teams compete in an exciting series of contact rugby matches. With no results recorded, the focus was firmly on participation, teamwork and development. The players enjoyed some competitive games, showing great determination, enthusiasm and sportsmanship throughout.

A particular highlight was the progress made in tackling, with players growing in confidence and improving their technique as the festival progressed. Overall, it was a valuable experience for all involved, providing an excellent opportunity to develop skills, build confidence and enjoy competitive rugby in a positive environment.

U11 Girls Hockey v KEHS Year 7

Player of the Match: Lara

The U11 girls enjoyed a valuable hockey fixture against KEHS Year 7, taking on opposition a year older than themselves. It was a fantastic opportunity to challenge the girls against older players and experience the increased pace, physicality and expectations of hockey at senior school level.

There were some excellent skills on display throughout both matches, with the girls showing confidence, determination and a willingness to compete. It was also lovely to see former BCS pupils still enjoying their hockey and continuing their development at KEHS.

The fixture provided a great learning experience for the girls, giving them a greater understanding of the standards and expectations they will encounter as they move on to senior school. Overall, it was a thoroughly worthwhile afternoon of hockey, with plenty of positives to take forward.

u8 rugby festival @ Warwick Junior School

The U8 rugby festival at Warwick Junior School was a fantastic opportunity for all Year 3 pupils to experience their first rugby festival. Competing against Warwick, The Croft, Bablake and Crackley Hall, the children showed great enthusiasm and teamwork throughout the event.

The focus was on developing their understanding of tag rugby, including passing, moving into space, evading defenders and working together as a team. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as the festival progressed, with every pupil getting involved and enjoying the experience. A brilliant first step in their rugby journey!