Camberley Festival 18th October 2009

Sunday 18th October – Camberley Festival.

The will be a very busy day for us at our Camberley ‘A’ and Development Festivals for the U11’s. Tim and the other coaches Andy, Richard, Adrian, John, Tim V and Mark helping the squads today. Congrats to all the players representing our U11 squad. The weather was certainly on our side. Great to see all the other squads at at our festivals as well

Ben, Blake, Daniel D, Daniel C, Fraser, Freddie, George, Henry, James C, Jack, Matthew W, Myles, Sam, Seb, Tim, William

Charlie A, Charlie, Clint, Connor, Daniel S, Greg, Jake, Jac, James H, James J, Matthew J, Max, Max P, Miles, Stuart, Thomas and Ed

The Development Squad, were slow out of the blocks but soon picked up their game to get into the plate final. This was against Drifters. The game was played at a very competitive pace, with Camberley making most of the play. Thomas excellent play controlling the game at the front and mauling very well, the rest of the team working well. This lead to a well worked Camberley try.

The game started again and Camberley playing well with a huge amount of effort from both sides. Drifters near to our try line, Camberley under pressure to clear the ball up field. A good kick, blocked by Drifters, unfortunately the ball was in our in goal area, a missed kick by a Camberley player and the ball was ‘oh no’ on the floor, both sets of players scrambling for the ball. Try to Drifters and a very good drop kick conversion.

Again Camberley working hard in this very close matched contest. Camberley in their half near to the half way line, under pressure from drifters, Camberley starting to move the ball along the line, the players a bit close together, one drifters player in the right spot, intercepted the pass on the run and through, our players giving chase but his momentum took him over.

From the restart Camberley pressurising Drifters all the time in their half. Camberley working well in the scrum. The young ref doing very well. The scrum was first turned 45 degrees and then collapsed. Camberley with a penalty, Charlie couldn’t get through. Final whistle. Shame for Camberley but a very entertaining game to watch. Very close.
Well done to all the players. Max P and Ed doing very well as our new players.

The ‘A’ Squad had done very well and won all their matches to the Cup final. Great to see Williams left foot in action. The final was Camberley V Sutton and Epsom

The game started at a very intense pace with good work from Camberley. They certainly looked to have the upper hand passing well. The ball into Georges hands and a darting run to the corner and over for a try. Well worked. William with the predicted conversion.

The game re started, the Sutton and Epson full back, with a great set of hand catching the ball and running forward. Camberley were well matched and contained Sutton’s play. Sutton pressing towards Camberley’s try line, plenty of hard work from both sides. A sustained push by Sutton squeezed then over. Try. A very well taken conversion as well. End of the first half and a moments rest for our players, who had worked well and hard in the first half.

Second half started at a very frenetic pace. Sutton appeared to have the upper hand, keeping possession. Camberley working hard but the ball would not drop into our hands. Sutton building with confidence and leading to another try. After all the good play and effort of the first half we were unfortunate to be 2-1 down. Re start and again Sutton gaining possession. Camberley were still working hard and every move covered. As the second half was nearing it conclusion Sutton gained possession from a penalty and the referee moving the play forward, Camberley were on the back foot moving back at pace, Sutton seizing on this moment to quickly move forward, up to out try line and over. 3-1. the score certainly didn’t reflect the game as a whole.
Final whistle. Well done to all the players.

Tim gathered all the players together and congratulated them on their efforts and presented each with a festival medal, with applause from the parents, Great to see.

A huge thank you to the coaches and all our parents for their help and support in making this a very successful day and I’m sure you will all agree, many memorable moments from all our players as well.

Thanks to all the other squads for attending our festival

Festival Winners - Sutton and Epsom

Plate Winners - Dorking

Development Festival Winners- Sutton and Epsom

Development Plate Winners - Drifters