A group of talented hockey players from Rydal Penrhos helped Eirias Hockey Club U16s secure the North Wales championship.

Hockey is thriving across all age groups at Rydal Penrhos. Many school sides have already qualified for the next stage of their respective quests for national recognition in the coming months, with pupils also gaining additional experience for club teams across the region with similar success.

One of the biggest examples of this comes within Eirias Hockey Club, which has a strong connection with Rydal Penrhos. Youth sides are coached by Prep School teacher Jude Pyves, with a number of pupils progressing through various age grades and in Alex Starling’s case, into the men’s senior squad.

There was further cause for celebration as four aspiring stars assisted Eirias Hockey Club U16s to yet another North Wales title following an unbeaten qualifying effort in Pwllheli.

Fflur Pierce, Keira Luke, Lily Copeland and Charlotte Payne played a significant role in the team’s success. Libby Thomas – the daughter of Assistant Principal Mr Andy Thomas – captained the squad.

Eirias Hockey Club began the day with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Pwllheli, which was swiftly followed by a 3-0 triumph over Caernarfon 2nds and a 3-1 victory versus Bangor.