Back row left to right: Catherine Boylan, Alex Cleverly, Holly Coughlan, Sophie Badrock, Brooke Nickerson. Front row left to right: Beth Cannon, Hannah Hoey, Vaega Hussain, Beth Howarth
Greenhead College women’s football team have reached the AoC Sport National Championships for the first time in their history.
The team pictured above have qualified for the women’s 7aside football national finals to be held at Nottingham University between 4-6 April 2025, where they will compete against the winners from all the other regions within England. The regional competition was held at The University of Hull on Thursday 14th November and was a closely fought competition throughout. Greenhead beat 13 other colleges from the Yorkshire and Humber region to clinch qualification, including Wakefield College in the quarter-final, Wyke College in the semi-final and New College Pontefract in the final. A huge congratulations to the team and we wish you the best of luck for the National finals next year!!
The Association of Colleges Sport National Championships took place in Nottingham last week, with Greenhead College representing the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Our Mixed Hockey Captains, Jono Perrot and Georgie Westwood, pictured below, were invited to be flag bearers for the region.
33 students from Greenhead College took part, competing in Cross Country, Netball, Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis and Mixed Hockey.
We are delighted to report that we had medal success in the following sports:
Badminton – Lucy Walker, Louise Hutchinson and Gemah Fletcher achieved a team Bronze Medal.
Table Tennis – Kamran Amin won both the individual and team Bronze Medals.
Mixed Hockey achieved a Gold Medal. The team, pictured below, had fixtures against all opposing regions, winning every match except one which was a draw. Going into the final game against Richard Huish College, both colleges needed a win to be champions. Greenhead won 2-0 against a team that had not let in any goals!
Adele Crowther, Teacher of PE at Greenhead College said:
“What a fantastic weekend of sport! It was great to be back at the AoC Sport National Championships after a two year break due to covid. All 33 students that represented the College and the Region performed magnificently, demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship, teamwork, athleticism, and resilience.
We are extremely proud of all the students who competed over the weekend, they were a credit to us. Coming home with bronze in badminton and table tennis and gold in the mixed hockey was the icing on the cake!”
In terms of skill, sportsmanship and teamwork, our College was exceptional. At the end of the tournament, we were commended by the officials with regard to our students’ attitude and team ethos. All our students performed magnificently and were a credit to Greenhead College and the region.
We’re thrilled to reveal that Greenhead College alumna, Brogan Crowley, has been selected to represent Team GB in the women’s skeleton event at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Brogan attended Greenhead College from 2010-12 and studied A Levels in English Language, Law and Physical Education, and an AS Level in Psychology. Whilst at Greenhead, Brogan competed in the Heptathlon and won the English Schools 100m Hurdles. Brogan’s motto is ‘Don’t Give Up!’, which is amazing advice and has certainly served her well throughout her sporting career. We send Brogan all our best wishes for success in Beijing!
We are extremely proud of our netball team who have now achieved a ‘national double’ as they reach the national finals in two separate championships.
Having previously qualified for the AoC National Championships taking place in April 2022, on Sunday 30 January, the team stormed ahead at the regional round of the National Schools Championships in Sheffield winning each and every game and qualifying them for yet another national final. The National Schools Finals will be held at Oundle School, Peterborough on Sunday 13th March.
A huge congratulations to the team whose attitude throughout has been exemplary and a real credit to the College. Good luck at both finals, we will be cheering you on all the way!
Pictured are: back row L-R – Holly Burnip, Bella Cook, Abi Conway, Isabelle Kowalczyk, Grace Wragg and Charlotte Margetson.
Front row L-R – Grace Spurr, Jess Head, Ella Dibden and Maisie Reading.
