Ladies 2: Beacon Hill Turtles 2 Dee Why 1

Friday night and its cold, we should be at home or down the pub.

A make up game against Dee Why and we only had 1 reserve so we had to keep our game plan together.

We played the same last week, this week, and have come away with a good win.

Positional play has been spot on again and we are winning the 50/50 balls - keep going girls we can do this.

Players Player: Leanne Frith and Kellie Gross


Ladies 2: Beacon Hill Turtles 2 BTH Raiders 0

What a great bunch of girls to back up from a tough game on Friday and then win again on Sunday.

Having our wingers shifting into the mids when the ball is on the other side of the field is working very well. This helps our mids which in turn helps the backs, every one is doing their job. The strikers are now receiving the ball more which has helped us score some goals instead of defending all the time.

We have a few tough games coming up so lets just do the same next week as the last few weeks.

Players Player: Nat Nero

- Reports by David Scott, Coaches David and Ben

Weekend 21/22nd June 2008

Ladies 11/1A: Beacon Hill 1 Seaforth 0

No training for 3 weeks, Match fitness not great with half the team coughing, sniffing and all having aching legs.

We have been playing this team for 3 years now, and have always been evenly matched. So to have our 2nd win against them this year shows how hard you all worked. The passing was strong and accurate, the kicks colossal, the tackling right on the ball (no pun intended). We kept the ball in our half despite Seaforth's sturdy backs.

The teamwork displayed was awe inspiring. Congratulations to Dana on a well-earned player of the match, and to Rose our coach, the girls show each week the time, effort and inspiration you deliver.

- Report by Kerri Zappia

Weekend 14/15th June 2008

Ladies AL2: Beacon Hill 3 Dee Why 2

FANTASTIC Wet, Windy and Cold but no lightning so the game was not going to be abandoned this week.

The win was Great, we needed it, but what made me so proud was the team work and confidence in each other.

50/50 balls have improved dramatically with a lot of determination, talking was so much better but the best of all for me was the passing, not the soft little passes but good firm one's at the feet.

You went on the field a good team but came off a better team, proud of each other and working together.

- Report by Coaches David and Ben

Ladies O35/1: Beacon Hill 2 BTH Raiders 1

After a fairly disastrous first round that had left us stranded on the bottom of the table we started the 2nd round with a great and hard fought win.

We were thrilled to welcome back out tenacious central defender, Jan Gray who after initially planning a season off, registered mid season to help us out due to dwindling numbers.

We also welcomed back striker, Lisa Harris who hadn't played since Mothers Day when she sustained a knee injury.

Lisa and Noelene combined brilliantly in the forwards and scored a goal each. Maz, had a brilliant game out on the right wing, where her speed and brilliant crosses were invaluable. Great runs also down the left wing from Tracey D and strong games from Julie in the midfield and Caroline and Rosemary who divided their time between the midfield and defence.

Debra was rock solid in defence and Danielle our trusty sweeper and Jazz in goals had their usual strong games. It was cold, wet and muddy but the win made it all worthwhile.

Thankyou to our coach Chris who left his own game 10 minutes before full time to ensure he was there for our kick off and co-manager Russell who endured the unpleasant conditions to support us and take care of the paperwork.

A great game today!

- Report by Tracey Cragg (player/co-manager)

Weekend 24/25th May 2008

Ladies U18/1: Beacon Hill

2008 was going to be a challenging year for this team as we had changes to the management and playing structure as well as a slow preseason start.

We have since completed the first of three rounds and have performed quite well.

Unfortunately we lost one of our strikers in the very first game for the season and wish Mandy the very best and a speedy recovery ready for next season.

Moving forward our challenge is to maintain our momentum, composure and harmony whilst continuing to play the thinking game. You are a great example of the term "Mind over matter".

Well done thus far.

- Report by Graham (Coach)

Weekend 10/11th May 2008

Ladies 2: Beacon Hill 0 Manly Vale 2

Mmmmmm!
MVale strung a lot of good passes together, which had us running around. They are a very good team being first to the ball.

We did not play our usual game, by waiting for the ball instead of attacking the ball. We have to take control of the game from start to finish with some good passes to our players. Some girls put them selves under pressure by trying just a bit to hard.

Remember if you relax and enjoy the game things just happen, we will continue to work on passing, winning the 50/50 & being first to the ball.

Well done Sam C Players Player

- Report by Coaches, David and Ben

Weekend 3/4th May 2008

Ladies 2: Beacon Hill 0 Pittwater 0

From start to finish it was a nail biter.

Our girls showed determination and faith in each other to come away with a draw - nearly a win with the front-runners Pittwater.

Our defence as usual was great. Midfield was in great control, which helped our wingers and strikers.

We had a few injuries and sickness but with a lot of heart you girls just kept on going.

- Report by Very Proud Coaches, David and Ben

Ladies O/35 Div 1: Beacon Hill 1 BTH Raiders A 0

Our 4th game of the season and at last a win!

We were all very excited for Monique, who after making the switch from the defence to the forwards this season scored her first goal!

With our regular wide midfielders Lisa (tonsillitis) and Tracey D (in Bali) not able to play today, well done to Freddie, Rosemary, Caroline and Maria who all had great stints filling their boots.

There were 13 players of the match today, everyone had a fabulous game, with great passing and fearless tackling. Our win helped to ease the pain for our coach Chris who sustained a knee injury in his own game for the Beacon Hill mens O/35 Div 4 team yesterday. We wish you a speedy recovery Chris!

Thankyou to our ex team mates Lisa Peterson and Jan Gray for being such a valued support crew!

- Report by Tracey Cragg, Player/Team Manager

Weekend 12/13 April 2008

Ladies 14-2: Beacon Hill 1 Mosman 2
13/3/08

Great game by all the girls - with Carissa scoring our first goal for the Season

We still need to hold our positions and mark opposition players - very pleasing for the start of the Season - we can only improve.

Well-done girls, keep up the great work.

- Report by Kerrie Koster, Manager

Ladies U16 Div 1: Beacon Hill 3 Wakehurst 2
Sunday 13 April 2008

This game was always going to be a tough one, with four girls unavailable, we took the field with four players borrowed from the Under 14 1's.

The game started at a frantic pace, Wakehurst scoring after 5 minutes. We fought back with Tammy scoring soon afterwards. After 20 minutes, we lost Tamara with an injury, but went two up after Wakehurst scored an own goal from a terrific corner from Laura.

After half time, three of our four borrowed girls had to leave for their own game, leaving us with nine players on the field and little Aorianna holding the goal mouth. Tammy scored another for us, and then Wakehurst threw everything they had at us, scoring another goal and missing a number of shots.

As the minutes ticked away, the girls played their hearts out, the final whistle coming as a great relief to the players and the Beacon supporters.

Thanks to the under 14 girls: Casey, Loredana, Georgia and especially Aorianna, who rescued the game for us with a number of great saves. Well done girls, a magnificent effort.

- Report by David Roper, Manager

Ladies Over 35 Div 1: Beacon Hill 0 BTH Raiders B 2
13/04/08

We had more possession and more attempts at goal than our opposition but were unable to find the back of the net.

However we passed well and created plenty of scoring opportunities so the goals will come. Our newest recruit, Lisa had a fantastic game dribbling around the opposition like they weren't even there and sending some great crosses in.

Our Player of the Match was Marian, who after a season off was back, making her debut in the defence where her speed and powerful clearing kicks were invaluable.

With some troublesome injuries and some experimentation with our lineup, our best is yet to come. Thanks to our coach Chris for his ongoing encouragement and faith in us!

- Report by Tracey Cragg (Team Manager)