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The Swindon Junior Flames competed in a recent tournament in the Midlands.

The team consisted of:-

Dan Oldland, Sean Barnett, Darren Wood, Phil Hodge, Laurie Hodge, Matt Demichelle and Steven Osman.

A small but enthusiastic group.

The other Teams entered in this Midlands tournament were –

Group A - Leasowe Sharks Basildon Allstars Oxford Blues

Group B - Stafford Redditch Swindon Flames

The tournament started in two groups of three with the two top teams in each group moving thru to the semi-finals.

The flames started off against the Stafford team. They played superbly in the first half leading 8-0, and then in the second half all started to go wrong.

We lost goal after goal until there was only a single goal between the two teams. With minutes to go we scored another goal which put us thru to the semi finals.

The Sharks who were in the other group were playing great all day and were easily the best team in their first two games.

We had to then play against Redditch. Everything that could go wrong did. Loss of confidence, couldn’t score past the Redditch Net minder, we lost 10-5.

The team were rock bottom.

In the semi finals we were placed against the Sharks. This was the match of the tournament. There was only one goal between the two teams all the way thru.

We scored, they equalised, we scored and so on. The Flames were amazing. Great effort, good team working and brilliant skill from both teams.

In the end we won 5-4, we were thru to the final against Redditch (again)

By this time all of the players were aching a lot, with sores blisters and bruises. Watching the players walking around was like watching an old John Wayne movie if you know what I mean.

The Team played their best hockey in this game, scoring early then again then again leading with 5 minutes to go 4-0. This was the same team that rolled over and lost 10-5.

They were stars. We started the day with four parents as supporters but ended up with Oxford, Sharks and neutral supporters all cheering for the Flames.

The end score was 5-2. This was a major triumph for a team of seven players against the Sharks and Redditch 3+ lines.

The club should be really proud of this players, I know I am. It shows that this games is 50% ability and 50% attitude / confidence.

P.S. the day ended at 9.00pm in the Burger King with a Team complaining of cramp and sores but with large smiles all over their faces.

Congratulations to those players and the parents who supported us so well.

Kevin Osman (Manager).

Further information can be found on this web site: www.swindonflames.com

or by contacting the Croft Centre in Old Town Swindon ( 01793 526622 ).


		Swindon Flames - Junior Success in the Midlands The Swindon Junior Flames competed in a recent tournament in the Midlands. The team consisted of:- Dan Oldland, Sean Barnett, Darren Wood, Phil Hodge, Laurie Hodge, Matt Demichelle and Steven Osman. A small but enthusiastic group. The other Teams entered in this Midlands tournament were – Group A - Leasowe Sharks Basildon Allstars Oxford Blues Group B - Stafford Redditch Swindon Flames The tournament started in two groups of three with the two top teams in each group moving thru to the semi-finals. The flames started off against the Stafford team. They played superbly in the first half leading 8-0, and then in the second half all started to go wrong. We lost goal after goal until there was only a single goal between the two teams. With minutes to go we scored another goal which put us thru to the semi finals. The Sharks who were in the other group were playing great all day and were easily the best team in their first two games. We had to then play against Redditch. Everything that could go wrong did. Loss of confidence, couldn’t score past the Redditch Net minder, we lost 10-5. The team were rock bottom. In the semi finals we were placed against the Sharks. This was the match of the tournament. There was only one goal between the two teams all the way thru. We scored, they equalised, we scored and so on. The Flames were amazing. Great effort, good team working and brilliant skill from both teams. In the end we won 5-4, we were thru to the final against Redditch (again) By this time all of the players were aching a lot, with sores blisters and bruises. Watching the players walking around was like watching an old John Wayne movie if you know what I mean. The Team played their best hockey in this game, scoring early then again then again leading with 5 minutes to go 4-0. This was the same team that rolled over and lost 10-5. They were stars. We started the day with four parents as supporters but ended up with Oxford, Sharks and neutral supporters all cheering for the Flames. The end score was 5-2. This was a major triumph for a team of seven players against the Sharks and Redditch 3+ lines. The club should be really proud of this players, I know I am. It shows that this games is 50% ability and 50% attitude / confidence. P.S. the day ended at 9.00pm in the Burger King with a Team complaining of cramp and sores but with large smiles all over their faces. Congratulations to those players and the parents who supported us so well. Kevin Osman (Manager). Further information can be found on this web site: www.swindonflames.com or by contacting the Croft Centre in Old Town Swindon ( 01793 526622 ).