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KENT COUNTY TRials

2009-10-10T17:00:00.002Z

Just a reminder that Kent County Korfball trials begin this Monday 12th October 2009 at Holmesdale School, Snodland.

Trials for the U11 age group are from 18.30pm - 20.00pm and for the U16 age group from 20.00pm - 22.pm.

A full list of the dates for trials and training is available on the KKA website.

Jan
KKA Sec

KKA AGM

2009-08-20T11:54:00.002Z

Please note that our AGM will be held on Wednesday 26th August 2009 at The Pavilion, Rainham School for Girls from 19.30pm to 21.00pm

All clubs must ensure that they are represented at this meeting.

KKA Sec

Inter-Area - Kent

2008-11-30T21:46:00.001Z

This coming Saturday will be the inter-area for youth teams.

Schedule:
10:00 - U11A v U13B
11:00 - U13A v U13 LKA
12:00 - U11A - U11B
13:00 - U13B - U13 LKA
14:00 - U16A v U16B
15:00 - U13A v U13B
16:00 - U16A v U19

Frank Sieber - KKA Youth Squads Co-ordinator

U13 Squad Annonced

2008-11-24T12:50:00.001Z

Don Thornberg and Azi Sieber have selected the KKA U13 Squads - see link above from County Squads

U19 Squad Announced

2008-11-17T22:26:00.001Z

Dave Buckland KKA U19 Squad coach has announced his squad, which can be found from the county squad links above.

Congratulations to all the players selected.

Kent Trials

2008-08-29T17:41:00.001Z

Trials and the training dates for the Kent Squads have been posted on the KKA Website under the County Squads section.

Trials

Under 11 Trials - Monday 15th September - Holmsdale School - 1830 - 2000

Under 16 Trials - Monday 15th September - Holmsdale School - 2000 - 2200

Under 13 Trials - Monday 22th September - Holmsdale School - 1830 -2000

Under 19 Trials - Monday 22th September - Holmsdale School - 2000 - 2200

Frank Sieber - Youth Squads Co-ordinator

KKA - AGM

2008-06-23T17:11:00.002Z

The AGM of the KKA will take place on Wednesday 2nd July 2008 at The Pavillion, Rainham School for Girls. It will start at 8.00pm.

Nominations for the post of Chairperson are urgently required. Please send these to me along with any items for the Agenda.

Jan
KKA Sec

2nd EKA U16 Trials

2008-05-28T14:11:00.001Z

The second England Under 16 Trial for those selected will take place on Saturday, 7th June at the Royal Russell, Coombe Lane, Croydon, CR9 5BX. This second trial is scheduled for 10.00am until 2.00pm. The cost will again be £6.00

All those that were selected after the first trial are asked to attend, as well those who have confirmed their attendance with Peter Teague directly.

The coaches will not be naming the 32 players that will make up the Main Squad and the Academy Squad until after National Youth Day at the beginning of July. This will give the coaches a further chance to see many of the trialists in action.

Anyone who is unable to attend for any reason should advise Nicky Bedford on

nickybedford@btinternet.com

We look forward to seeing all the trialists on this day.

Nicky Bedford
(England Under 16 Manager)

Kingfisher Promoted to NL Premier

2008-05-27T14:18:00.001Z

In a very exciting playoff match Kingfisher have been promoted to the National League Premier Division.

Full details of the match can be seen at
http://www.englandkorfball.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=302&Itemid=72

See also
http://www.kingfisherkc.co.uk/

EKA - Under 16 Trials

2008-05-05T18:28:00.001Z

The England Under 16 trials will take place on Saturday, 17th May at the Royal Russell School, Croydon, from 1.00pm to 5.00pm.

Coaches are invited to send players in the 11 to 15 age group, (but all trailists must be under 16 on 31st December 2008). The coaches are looking to select a main and development squad.

Trialists should arrive between 12.30pm and 12.45pm in time to register. They should bring a passport sized photograph and £6.00 to cover the cost of the halls. They should also bring plenty to eat and drink.

Trials are just one way that the coaches will be selecting squad members and they may ask players to attend training after seeing them at tournaments or matches.

Please send the names of those who will be attending to Nicky Bedford by 10th May at nickybedford@btinternet.com

The coaches look forward to seeing all the trialists on this date.

Nicky Bedford (EKA Under 16 Manager)

MEssage from GB U16 Coach

2008-05-05T18:00:00.002Z

Pete Teague, the under 16 coach, has listed the skills that will be tested at the forthcoming trials on Saturday, 17th May, 2008. ‘Excellence is the gradual result of always wanting to do better’ & ‘You can become a winner only if you are prepared to walk over the EDGE' We are looking for 2 squads.

DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
Players aged 11 to 13 We will be looking to develop the next generation of young korfballers.

Training will consist of coaching EXCELLENT basic skills in 3 areas;
Passing (both one & two handed)
Movement (both attack & defence minded)
Technical shooting

Club Coaches that have players with potential and would like to know what the coaching program is, can email me directly on ptcitys@hotmail.com

MAIN SQUAD
We will be building a team capable of challenging at the YOUTH TALENT CUP 08. Training will focus on a number of core skills. The trial will be designed to test out players ability in the following. Passing & catching (one & two handed)Team defence / Individual one on oneReboundingShooting on the moveAthletic SkillsMental toughness – TCUP (thinking correctly under pressure)

All players will watch a short 10 minute film on the tournament, to see what is required at International level. The international squad is an environment where you will be expected to have the ability to WANT to learn & listen correctly.

Training will be on Saturdays throughout the year, and we have a number of specialist coaches in Sport psychology, athletic conditioning, & data analysis of performance. We will be aiming towards a clearly defined set of goals.

To ensure that players are ready for International competition you will be expected to attend any international matches organised throughout the year. Lastly it is the intention of the Under 16 management to work closely with the areas & club coaches to develop the English players, & educate them in all areas of the game.

Our management team want to look at ALL the players in this age group, and not just the players already known to them. We embark on a hard challenge, but believe we have the players & training program in place to compete at this level. Training will be tough, and require Sacrifice, commitment & ability to want to be PERFECT at our game.

Peter TeagueUnder 16 Head coach

KKA International Inter-Area - Belgium

2008-05-05T17:54:00.002Z

Host's for the Vlaams-Brabant area were Royal Olympia, Anderlecht who we thank very much for all their hard work and effort to run the competition and look after the KKA Squads so well.

KKA U13s had an excellent tournament winning a couple of matches in the morning and being very close in the afternoon. Very strong performances all round.

KKA U16s were very impressive indeed winnning most of their matches and winning their age-group overall.

KKA U19s which have had little time to get together and were put together at quite short notice did very well, losing most of their matches by the odd one or two, but managed to play the tournament with a smile. Well done to them.

Overall another very good tournament with close matches at every age group.

Thanks to all our Korfballfriends from Vlaams-Brabant and Rheinland.

KKA Win Inter-Area Challenge

2008-04-26T20:01:00.001Z

Kent Korfball Association have won the inter-area challenge against LDKA.

Played over two rounds - London hosted the 2nd event at Brixton Leisure Centre under EKA patronage.

Results from today

B Competition

Under 16 - LDKA B 2 - KKA B 15

Under 11 - LDKA B 8 - KKA B 6

Under 13 - LDKA 9 - KKA B 8

A Competition

Under 16 - LDKA A 2 - KKA A 17

Under 11 - LDKA A 4 - KKA A 5

Under 13 - LDKA A 2 - KKA A 9

Anna Jeanes Competitions Officer graciously made the presentations to each of the teams and the overall challenge trophy to Richard Woodhams, Senior KKA Commitee Member and Chairman of Tornadoes. Thanks also to EKA Under 16 Coach Peter Teague.

Special thanks to all the participants on an excellent days korfball, enjoyed by an enthusiastic, large crowd, watching high level youth korfball.

Next week the Kent Squads face another challenge at the International Inter-Area hosted by Vlaams-Brabant, featuring the squads from that area of Belgium, Rhineland (Germany) and Middleburg (the Netherlands).

Frank Sieber - EKA Youth Competitions Co-ordinator

Kingfisher - New National U13 Champions

2008-03-08T20:31:00.002Z

Kingfisher are the new National Champions at the Under 13 age group.

Last year's defending champions Tornadoes got off to the worst possible start losing their first three matches, but in excellent style fought they way back into playoff contention.

At the end of the pool stage Bearsted led the field with Scorpions in 2nd position.

Invicta lost their chance to be in the playoffs just being pipped by Nomads, who were extremely unlucky not to defeat Bearsted in their final match.

The 1st v 4th playoff saw Bearsted narrowly defeat the rejuvinated Tornadoes by a single goal in a very tight match.

The other playoff 2nd v 3rd with Kingfisher against Scorpions was even closer with Kingfisher finally winning a thrilling and very tense penalty shoot-out.

5th - 6th position in the playoffs was Invicta v Nomads with a very strong finish defeated a very gallant Invicta side.

3rd - 4th saw Tornadoes back in action against Scorpions and were just too strong at the end of a long day winning 4-1.

Bearsted who had played very well in the early round came up against Kingfisher who wanted to turn round their disappointing result from the pool matches and were very worthy winners in a close match.

Thanks to everyone who made a contribution to the day, especially Scorpions who took on the organisation of the event, Kevin, Tony, Phil and Peter who spent a very long day refereeing all the matches.

Once again Jackie kept the organisation well oiled with loads of coffee!

Well done to Kingfisher - EKA Under 13 National Campions!

Frank Sieber - EKA Youth Competitions Co-ordinator

National Championshps for Under 13s

2008-02-19T22:04:00.000Z

The National Championships for Under 13 Teams will take place on Saturday 8th March at st Mary’s College, Twickenham.

The Hall will be available from 1pm until 7pm.

Eligibility for the Competition
All players must be Under 13 on 1st September 2007. No exceptions will be made.

A teams may enter, but B teams may be omitted, subject to availability.

Application
Clubs must advise the Youth Competitions Co-ordinator that they wish to participate in this year’s Championships by Sunday 2nd March 2008. No applications will be accepted after that date. Applications should be sent to:
Frank Sieber
Emails must be sent to Frank.Sieber@blueyonder.co.uk

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Championships

Frank Sieber - EKA Youth Competitions Co-ordinator

IA Youth - Round 1

2008-02-16T19:44:00.002Z

The oldest rivals KKA and LDKA played the first inter-area competition today (16.2.08) at Swallows, Sittingbourne as KKA hosted the first event. The return will be played at Brixton Leisure Centre on 26th April 2009

Results:

KKA U11B v LDKA 3-6
LDKA Scores: Reece 2, Tom 1, Sarah 1, Amy 2
KKA Scores: Saira 2, James 1

KKA U13B v LDKA 3-6
LDKA Scores: Blake 3, Oliver 2, Ella 1
KKA Scores: Hannah 1, Kat 2

KKA U16B v LDKA 15-3
LDKA Scores: Will 1, Russell 1, Hannah 1
KKA Scores: Kieron 1, Robert 2, Holly 2, Jess 2, Rebecca 1, Rachel 4, Adam 3

KKA U11A v LDKA 7-5
LDKA Scores: Tom 2, Amy 3
KKA Scores: Thomas 2, Liam 1, Lucy 2, Elly 2

KKA U13A v LDKA 5-2
LDKA Scores: Blake 1, Amy 1
KKA Scores: Mallory 2, Alex 1, Ollie 1, Dan 1

KKA U16A v LDKA 22-2
LDKA Scores: Hannah 2
KKA Scores: Jordan 5, Kieron 3, Sammy 3, AmyT 1, Josh 3, AmyF 2, Emma 4, Tom 1

Frank Sieber - KKA Youth Competitions Co-ordinator

Timings for Inter-Area v LDKA

2008-02-13T18:06:00.002Z

10.00 U11 KKA B v LDKA
11.00 U13 KKA B v LDKA
12.15 U16 KKA B v LDKA
13.45 U11 KKA A v LDKA
14.45 U13 KKA A v LDKA
16.00 U16 KKA vv LDKA

Saskia de Jaeger the U11 coach has asked that the Under 11s are there 45 mins before the games start.
Kent A 13.00
Kent B 9.15

Frank Sieber - KKA Youth Competitions Co-ordinator

U19 Training

2008-02-04T22:51:00.000Z

Due to the heavy commitments of the U19 Squad members - training for 11th February has been cancelled.

KKA U16s will be taking this slot.

Frank Sieber - KKA Squads Co-ordinator

Kent Development Squad and EKA Squads

2008-02-02T12:42:00.000Z

Good luck this weekend to the teams playing in the apeldoorn tournament. & Flaunders game in England.
The teams have been training hard, So will be using this as vital practice in preparation to a busy year.

If anybody is Around the Croydon Area on Saturday

ROYAL RUSSELL (1 pm to 5pm)
London Under 14 vs Flanders
EKA Under 16 vs Flanders
EKA Under 19 vs Flanders.
There will be seating area, and hot/cold refreshments. so come and support your Country.
' Your country needs you'.

On sunday the return fixtures in the Kent 'Garden of England'
Aylesford School in Kent. (9am to 1 pm)

Kent under 14 vs Flanders
EKA Under 16 vs Flanders
EKA Under 19 vs Flanders.

Good luck to all the team and hope to see as much support as possible over the weekend.

Peter Teague - EKA U16 Coach

KKA Squad Reduced

2008-02-02T12:34:00.000Z

This has been a tremendous year for the interest shown in the Kent Under 16 squad.

It was a hard decision to come up with the players selected from the initial September/October trials, we have tried to keep the younger players involved to keep up their development for the future and it is now even harder now to make another cut after the improvements and commitment seen by all the players.

Unfortunately, now is the time we really need to concentrate and focus our efforts upon the actual teams required to play in the upcoming competitions. This has meant we need to cut down the squad to a group of 10 girls and 10 boys. This has been a particularly difficult decision to make and much thought has gone into this selection both from the players ability and technique and their own input/feedback we received from them.

For further information see County Squads section

Anne-Marie Turner - KKA U16 Manager

National Championships for Under 11s

2007-12-29T10:52:00.000Z

The National Championships for Under 11s will be held on Saturday 19th January at Strood Sports, Centre, Strood, Kent.

Applications should be sent to Frank.Sieber@blueyonder.co.uk and should be received by Sunday 12th January.

Frank Sieber - EKA Youth Competitions Co-ordinator

KKA U16s

2007-11-27T18:36:00.000Z

Coaches Chris Martin and Adam Smith have revised the KKA U16 Squad to reflect the very high levels of competition.

Regretfully, due to pressures of work etc, Rebecca Woolmer has had to withdraw as coach for the squad. Philip Locke, at very short notice, has agreed to assist the squad, coaches and management.

KKA U16 Squad would like to pay tribute to the excellent contribution Rebecca has made and she will be sorely missed by all.

Anne-Marie Turner - KKA U16 Manager

Level 2 Coaching Course - Update

2007-11-24T11:49:00.000Z

Just to remind you that the next Korfball coaching session is this Monday,
26th Nov, at New Brompton College 7pm-10pm.

I believe that exams are taking place which means that we will need to put
out the tables after the session. Please can all candidates help with this.

Jackie Hubbard - KKA Development Officer

KKA U13 Squads Announced

2007-11-19T21:40:00.000Z

Don Thornberg the KKA Under 13 Coach has announced the squads.

See County Squads

Congratulations to all those selected.

National Championshps for Under 16s

2007-11-10T22:30:00.000Z

Kent Teams featured in the finals placings of the National Championships.

Bearsted and Kingfisher fought out a tense and exciting final and Invicta and Bearsted 2 in contention for the 3rd 4th spot.

Final Placings
Bearsted
Kingfisher
Invicta
Bearsted 2

Frank Sieber - EKA Youth Competitions Co-ordinator

KKA U13 Squad

2007-10-29T23:35:00.000Z

Don Thornberg has selected the KKA Squad - see County Squads

The next training will be held on 12th November at Holmsdale

U11 and U16 Squads

2007-10-28T22:05:00.000Z

Saskia de Jaeger and Chris Martin the KKA U11 and U16 coaches have published their squads.

See County Squads

Level 2 Coaching Dates and Application Form

2007-10-19T19:30:00.000Z

KKA Level 2 Coaching Course Dates are as follows:

1. October 22nd at New Brompton = 7-10pm
2. October 29th at New Brompton = 7-10pm
3. November 26th at New Brompton = 7-10pm
4. January 7th at Fort Pitt = 8-10pm
5. January 14th at Fort Pitt = 8-10pm
6. January 21st at Fort Pitt = 8-10pm
7. January 28th at Fort Pitt = 8-10pm
8. February 4th at New Brompton = 7-10pm
9. March 3rd at Fort Pitt = 8-10pm
10. March 10th at Fort Pitt = 8-10pm
11. March 17th at Fort Pitt = 8-10pm
12. March 31st at New Brompton = 8-10pm

Click here to download application form

Level 2 Coaching Course - Directions

2007-10-19T10:12:00.000Z

The level 2 coaching course starts Monday 22nd October 7pm-10pm at:
New Brompton College
Marlborough Road
Gillingham
ME7 5HT

Marlborough road joins the back entrance of Medway Hospital to the Black Lion leisure centre.

Directions to New Brompton College, Marlborough Road, Gillingham ME7 5HT

From the M2 junction 4 signposted to Gillingham

1. Turn left at the roundabout at the top of the slip road.
2. Straight ahead at the next 2 roundabouts
3. Left at the next big roundabout onto Watling Street. Tescos is on the right.
4. Straight ahead at the next roundabout (Honourable Pilot Pub is on the left)
5. Continue to a set of traffic lights with a Church on the right. Turn right at these lights into Rock Avenue. Signposted to Medway Hospital.
6. Take the 3rd turning on the left, Montgomery Road. Sign posted to Medway Hospital.
7. At the mini roundabout at the entrance of the hospital turn right into Windmill Road.
8. First left into York Avenue.
9. At the T junction turn right into Marlborough Road.
10. 50 yards turn left into the first school entrance. Difficult to see in the dark.
11. Immediately turn left and park by a privet hedge in an unmade car park.
12. Walk out of the entrance back on to the road and turn right towards the back entrance of the hospital.
13. At the large set of old metal gates turn right into the school. A security light should come on.
14. Walk through the gates and the blue hall doors are on the left.

If you get lost please phone me on 07900433037.

Please remember that there might be a time when examinations are being held in the hall. The site managers will clear the hall for the course but we will be expected to put the tables out after the session. Hopefully this wont happen too often.

Nine candidates will be taking the course.
Natasha Dawson - Kwiek
Eileen Denton - Kwiek
Victoria Lawson - Kwiek
John Sandow - Kwiek
Jackie Hubbard - Tornadoes
Richard Locke - Kingfishers
Adam Smith - Kingfishers
Chris Martin - Kingfishers
Dorothy McAdam - Invicta
Alexander Sieber - Bearsted

Those of you who still need to pay please bring your cheques to the first session. If there is someone else in your club who suddenly decides they would like to attend then please let me know asap.

You will need to bring sports kit, tracksuits, drinks, note book etc.

Jackie Hubbard - KKA Development Officer

Invitatiion - National Championships for U16 Teams

2007-10-12T18:37:00.000Z

The National Championships for Under 16 Teams will take place on Saturday 10th November at The Whitgift Centre, Croydon.

The Hall will be available from 9am until 6pm.

This year the Championships will be played to a finish to find the EKA National Championship Team for Under 16s.

Eligibility for the Competition
All players must be Under 16 on 1st September 2007. No exceptions will be made. No players may play up two age groups. i.e. U11 to U16.

A teams may enter but B teams may be omitted, subject to availability.

All clubs will be invoiced by the EKA and Cheques should be payable to David Hubbard, EKA Finance Officer, 3 Mill Lane, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, Kent ME5 9RB

Application
Clubs must advise the Youth Competitions Co-ordinator that they wish to participate in this year’s Championships by Tuesday 1st November 2007.
No applications will be accepted after that date.
Applications should be sent to:
Frank Sieber, 16 Ranscombe Close, Strood, Rochester, Kent ME2 2PB.
Emails must be sent to Frank.Sieber@blueyonder.co.uk

Withdrawls
Any club that withdraws from the competiton after the final date of application, Tuesday 1st November 2007 will be liable to their full share of hall hire costs.

Presentation
The presentation to the runners-up and Champions will be made at the Championships. MVP awards may also be made at the Championships.

I look forward to seeing you all on 10th November.

Frank Sieber - EKA Youth Competitions Co-ordinator.

REFEREE MEETING/FORUM

2007-09-30T16:10:00.000Z

A Referee Meeting/Forum is to be held at Holmesdale School on Wednesday 24th October 2007 at 20.00pm.

All clubs are required to send at least one referee (or person with refereeing responsibility) to the meeting.

Details of the meeting and the Agenda have been sent to all clubs.

Level 2 Coaching Cours

2007-09-17T20:01:00.000Z

KKA will be running a Level 2 Coaching Course.

The duration of the course will be 10 x 3 hour sessions on Monday evenings.

Dates so far confirmed are:
October 22nd, 29th, November 26th and February 4th. Further dates will be published when they have been confirmed.

The venue of the Level 2 Coaching Course will be New Brompton College, Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5HT. The timing of the course will be from 7pm until 10pm.

The course leader will be Peter Allan.

The criteria for course applicants will be:
1. Level 1 coaching certificate
2. Applicants are experience coaches or have played at National League or GB level.

It is likely that inexperienced coaches and players would find this course very difficult.

COSTS
The costs per candidate is £140. KKA will be awarding funding of £70 to KKA members.

Medway Council are also applying a grant with a closing date of 1st October 2007. Grant applications forms MUST be obtained from Sarah Risby, Medway Sports Development Team and Sarah can be contacted on 01634 338766 or by email at sarah.risby@medway.gov.uk

This grant is available to residents of Medway or whose korfball club is based in Medway. Grants up to £70 are available, but only to 2 grant applicants per club on a first come first served basis.

For those living outside of Medway applicants should consider contacting their local authorities about a grant.

Closing Date for KKA applicants is
TUESDAY 25th SEPTEMBER

After this date the course will be opened to candidates outside of the KKA area.

ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD CONTACT SARAH RISBY - Course Administrator for a course application form. Details as above.

For further information contact Jackie Hubbard, course organiser on 01634 864053 or 07900433037 or email hubbard@freeserve.co.uk

Jackie Hubbard - KKA Development Officer

KKA Squads Training Dates

2007-09-06T22:00:00.000Z

Dates have been amended for the KKA Trials and Training please check.

The first trials are on Monday 10th September at Holmsdale School for Under 11s and Under 16s.

KKA Season

2007-08-31T17:31:00.000Z

The KKA Seson will start from 9th September and fixtures are currently being compiled.

John Sandow - KKA League Secretary

BKA Insurance cover 2007-08

2007-08-21T12:37:00.001Z

Details of the Mutual Civil Liabilities Insurance cover for the coming season are now available on the BKA website.

The following information is provided by the BKA with regard to insurance cover for 2007/08.

The renewal premium for the year commencing 31 August, 2007 has been paid by the BKA, and National Associations, Area Associations and clubs are requested to make the appropriate payment (see below) to the BKA and forward this to David Hubbard at 3 Mill Lane, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, Kent ME5 9RB at the earliest convenience.

Clubs with one team only £60.00

Clubs with more than one team, National Associations and Area Associations £100.00

The policy has been provided, through Perkins Slade Limited, by Royal and Sun Alliance and Insuresport Mutual Ltd (the latter being a mutual company sponsored by CCPR) and provides cover for legal liability under the Civil law to the general public and members of the insured for personal injury or damage to property caused by the activities of National Associations, Area Associations, clubs, members and coaches. This includes liability arising out of advice (eg tuition and coaching), libel and slander and member-to-member cover.

The premiums requested for the coming year are down on last year due to the credit carried over from last year, which accrued as a result of the additional clubs and Associations formed during last year, for which the BKA has not been retrospectively charged.

National Associations, Area Associations and clubs are reminded that they should advise David Hubbard of every incident involving personal injury as soon as possible so that the insurance brokers may be notified".

David Hubbard - BKA/EKA Finance Officer

SOE

2007-08-12T14:01:00.000Z

Korfball School of Excellence Skills workshop for junior players 24th August 2007

The Korfball School of Excellence will be running a one day skills workshop aimed at young players aged 6 – 14 at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre on Friday 24th August 2007

The workshop will run from 0900 to 1700 and will focus on the core Korfball technical skills, Evading, Marking, Passing & Catching and Shooting.

The Korfball School of Excellence summer course is an intensive residential course that takes place at Crystal Palace each year and the skills workshop, which provides an excellent introduction to the SOE programme, takes place the day after the end of the main course which this years has attracted over 31 young players from around the country and abroad.

The cost of the one day skills workshop is £25 which includes lunch at the centre.

The course will be run by SOE and national squad coaches Steve Barker and Peter Teague who will be assisted by a number of SOE qualified assistant coaches to ensure a coach to player ratio of 4/5 – 1 throughout the day.

Players will also receive a certificate of attendance.

The SOE programme has played an important role in the development of many of the talented young players involved in the national junior squads and its methods continue to prove extremely effective

Places on the skills workshop will be limited and anyone interested in taking part should contact Steve Barker as soon as possible.

Steve Barker

County Champions

2007-07-22T22:26:00.000Z

Kent have become county champions again.

Congratualtions to the the squad and coaching staff. Report to follow.

KKA AGM

2007-07-09T17:30:00.000Z

Don't forget the KKA AGM takes place on Wednesday 11th July 2007, at 20.00pm, at the Pavilion at The Rainham School for Girls. Your support will be appreciated.

On behalf of everyone I would like to say 'Well Done' to all involved with the Kent Tournament and Inter-Area last weekend, a lot of hard work was put in by a small army of helpers who ensured that this weekend was a memorable event!

KKA Squad Training

2007-07-02T21:11:00.000Z

To advise that training scheduled for this Tuesday has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing all the KKA Squads on Sunday.

To remind everyone that there will be a reception for our foreign guests on Friday evening at Potters Mede, hope you can attend.

Excellent Day for Kent Clubs at NYD

2007-07-02T10:15:00.001Z

Kent Clubs have done very well at this year's National Youth Day.

At Under 9s Kwiek were in 3rd position, Under 11s, Tornadoes 1st with Kingfisher 3rd. At Under 13s, Bearsted & Tornadoes tied at joint 3rd. For the Under 16s 1. Bearsted, 2. Kingfisher, 3. Tornadoes. U19s, Invicta gained 3rd position.

A very good day and very well organised by CKA

NYD Postcode

2007-06-24T21:11:00.000Z

Just to advise that the postcode for NYD is CB4 5DW

Frank Sieber - BKA Youth Competitions Co-ordinator

KKA - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

2007-06-23T12:44:00.000Z

The KKA AGM will take place on Wednesday 11th July 2007 at the Pavilion at The Rainham School for Girls at 20.00pm. All welcome.

If you have any items for the Agenda they should be sent to me (KKA Sec) by Wednesday 4th July so that they can be included.

Thank You

KKA Schools Tournament

2007-06-20T22:32:00.000Z

For the third year running Saxon Way Primary School played host to the eighth Kent and Medway Schools Korfball Tournament.

Eleven schools braved the elements and entered seven teams in the under nine section and fifteen teams in the under elevens. The day started with torrential rain as the teams took to the pitches. Over two hundred and sixty children waited eagerly for their turn to compete. Fortunately the rain did not dampen the spirits of the enthusiastic parents and teachers who under a sea of umbrellas cheered on their teams from the sidelines.

The standard of Korfball this year was exceptionally high as Korfball club mates battled against each other, this time representing their schools. Thankfully the sun did put in an appearance at certain times during the day which raised everyones’ spirits.

Results for the Under nine section
Saxon Stars, Parkwood Panthers, Hilltop Hotshots, Halling Harriers, East Borough Emus, Bligh Lightening, Bligh Dragons.

Results for the Under eleven section
Ditton Dynamos, Parkwood Stingers, Deanwood Dazzlers, Bligh Allstars, Hilltop Highfliers
Horsted Hotshots, Super Saxons, East Borough Eagles, Featherby, Fairview Fighters
Halling Hawks, Hilltop Hurricanes, Roseacre, Fairview Foxes, Allsorts.

Shooting Competition winners:
Under nines Ben Asinall
Under elevens Jay Babraa
Under thirteens Steph Bray
Adults Grace Collins.

Jackie Hubbard - KKA Development & Schools Offier

NYD

2007-06-20T22:25:00.000Z

Please can I have all the entries for NYD please by 24th June - the due date.

It is likely that I may well be travelling to Germany after that date and I would like to get the fixtures sorted out before I go.

Late entries will not be accepted after the due date.

Frank Sieber - Youth Competitions Co-ordinator

Kent players called up to U16 Squad

2007-06-19T15:11:00.000Z

Kent players feature very well in the new selection for the National Under 16 and Development Squads.

Bearsted - Amy Fitch, Sammy Bedford, Kieron Hicks, Jordan Lown
Kingfisher - Rosie Rice, Emma Thornberg, Sydonie Gore, Tom McLaren, Adam Camies, Liam Kirby, Nic Mason
Tornadoes - Jess Edkins, Lucy Woodham, Josh Lloyd
Kwiek - Ryan Medhurst

Good luck to all the squad

Kids playing korfball

2007-06-14T23:48:00.000Z

Former BKA Chairman Peter Allan makes a very strong case for youth development.

READ the attached pdf file

KKA and its member clubs strongly support youth development.

Frank Sieber - KKA Youth Squads Co-ordinator

KKA Tournament

2007-06-12T10:51:00.000Z

KKA will be holding the Annual Tournament on Sunday 8th of July at Potters Mede, Borough Green, Kent.

Team entries will be taken for the following:
Area Teams or NL League teams
Local League Teams of a good standard
Local League Teams and Recreational Teams

The Area Teams and NL Teams will be playing at a higher level with teams from The Czech Republic, Scotland and Belgium. Ireland and Wales have also been invited to participate. As ever KKA's National League Teams will be participating.

Juniors entries will be welcomed for U9, U11 and Under 13s and again all Kent Clubs will be at the competition.

This year as a special feature we will be running the one-on-one competition for seniors. Further details will be sent out shortly.

The usual facilities will be in place including showers, changing, BBQ, Bar and light refreshments throughout the day and Camping on site. A social evening will also be taking place on Sunday evening.

As ever the KKA Tournament is being run alongside the International Inter-Area for Youth Teams with teams from The Netherlands, Belgium and The Czech Republic and Teams from England.

Cost of entry:
Senior Teams £30
Youth Teams £20
All cheques should be made payable to KKA.

Initial team entries should be made to Frank.Sieber@blueyonder.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you there, for what should be a great tournament and a fun weekend.

International Inter-Area

2007-06-12T10:49:00.000Z

The International Inter-Area for Youth Teams will be taking place on Saturday 7th July at Potters Mede, Borough Green, Kent.

KKA are hosting the event and full facilities will be available, including on-site camping.

Entries should be sent to Frank.Sieber@blueyonder.co.uk

Age groups will be:
U9, U11, U13, U16 and U19

A welcome evening for our guest from abroad will be held on Friday 6th July. Everyone is welcome to attend.

A Party Evening for the participants will be held on Saturday evening.

On Sunday KKA will be running their Tournament and will feature the Inter-Area for Senior Teams and KKA National League Teams, which will be piloted, with Teams from The Czech Republic, Belgium and Scotland participating. Invitations have also been extended to Wales and Ireland.
We look forward to seeing everyone over the weekend.

Frank Sieber - BKA Youth Competitions Co-ordinator

National Youth Day 2007

2007-05-26T20:14:00.000Z

National Youth Day will be on Sunday 1st July and is being hosted by Cambridge Korfball Association.

The venue will be:
The Pavilion
Over Road
Longstanton
Cambs
CB24 5DW

Full details can be found on the EKA and BKA websites

Frank Sieber - Youth Competitions Co-ordinator

Kent Success

2007-05-20T22:14:00.000Z

Kent teams have been tremendously successful at the Inter-Area finals winning at every age group, except seniors.

Some wonderful squad performances from all our players.

A special thank you to all the players, managers, coaches and the strong support for the Kent Squads.

Under 13s image

Under 16s image

Thanks to Anna Jeanes who made it such a successful day and to all of the referees, without whom we could not play.

Frank Sieber - Area Squads Youth Co-ordinator

Kwiek National U23 Champions

2007-05-12T21:28:00.000Z

Kwiek are the new National Champions at the Under 23 age group, winning in a close final against Nomads.

Kingfisher were 6th with Invicta Sharks 7th

This has been a very good season for Kent Clubs in the National Championships for youth Teams

Torndaodes Under 9 Champions

Tornadoes Under 11 Champions with Kingfisher runners-up

Tornadoes Under 13 Champions wth Kingfisher runners-up

Bearsted Under 16 Champions with Kingfisher runnrs-up

Kwiek Under 19 Champions

Kwiek Under 23 Champions

KKA Tour to Vlaams-Brabant

2007-05-07T10:20:00.000Z

KKA once again, have enjoyed a fantastic tour to the International Inter-Area Competition hosted by our korfball-friends Vlaams-Brabant in Aarschot, Belgium.

Our hosts organised an excellent tournament with high levels of competition throughout, especially in the U19 grouping, where every result only had a korf or two separating the teams. The board of KBKB attended the tournament and were greatly impressed by the very good standards and the ethos of the tournament.

The social event and the organisation of accommodation was first class and our thanks to Peter D'Hollander and his team for their help and assistance throughout the time we spent in Belgium.

Naturally these tours only come together by the hard work of many people. Phillip Locke has once again been outstanding organising most of the aspects of this trip. Thank you Phillip.

A special thanks to our friends and supporters who all contribute so much to make KKA tours work so well.

A special thanks to Anne-Marie, Dot, Jane, Linda, Nicky, Az and Caroline who all looked after Robert so well.

To the players, coaches and players a very well done and thanks.

Pictures from the tour can be seen at:
http://www.kingfisherkc.co.uk/html/kent.asp

Frank Sieber - Youth Squads Co-ordinator

Events in May

2007-05-03T22:50:00.000Z

Lots of events and finals this month for clubs and the area teams.

International Inter Area in Belgium over the weekend 4-6th May

National Championships for Under 23 Teams on 12th May

KKA Cup Finals on 13th May

Inter-Area Finals on 20th May

KKA in Belgium

2007-05-03T22:45:00.000Z

The Kent Youth Teams are playing in Belgium over the Weekend at the Inter-Area hosted by our korfball-friends from Vlaams-Brabant.

Participating areas are:
Vlaams-Brabant - Belgium and hosts
Rhineland - Germany
Zeeland - The Netherlands
Kent

Good luck to our Under 13s, Under 16s and Under 19s.

Thanks to all the parents and supporters for their fantastic support during the season

Kent Teams win Finals

2007-05-03T22:39:00.000Z

KKA Clubs were very well represented in the National Championship Finals.

Winners and Runners-up

Under 9s - Tornadoes with Scorpions runners-up
Under 11s - Tornadoes with Kingfisher runners-up in a very entertaining and close match
Under 13s - Tornadoes with the third win of the day in a very close match against Kingfisher, with little seperating the teams, Tornadoes score the winner in the final minute.
Under 16s - Bearsted fought out a tremendous match against Kingfisher winning on penalties after a golden goal period. Wonderful performances from both teams.
Under 19s - Kwiek - runners-up Norwich City. Kwiek proved too strong for the team from Norwich and ran out very convincing winners.

A great day for Kent Korfball and well hosted by the Association.

Rainham Hall closed

2007-03-30T18:08:00.000Z

Due to severe weather conditions, NO fixtures will be played on 01.04.07

John Sandow - KKA League Secretary

Coach to Inter-Area

2007-03-18T23:19:00.000Z

A coach will be available for KKA U16s at the Inter-Area for Under 16 Teams to be held on 31st March in Norwich.

Further details at the next KKA U16 Training.

Anne-Marie Turner - KKA U16 Manager.

Postponements

2007-03-07T22:48:00.000Z

Due to safety concerns regarding the roofing, matches in the Howard Hall have been postponed until further notice.

Alternative sources are being explored and all clubs will be updated.

John Sandow - KKA League Secretary

Inter-Area for U11 Teams

2007-03-05T22:31:00.000Z

This weekend see's LDKA hosting the Inter-Area for Under 11 teams, which is being played at Raynes Park School, West Barnes Lane (entrance), London SW20 0JL.

This looks set to be the usual excellent competition and thanks to LDKA for hosting the competition.

Frank Sieber - EKA Youth Competitions Co-ordinator

KKA Under 11 Selection

2007-02-18T21:46:00.000Z

The KKA Coaches have made their selection for the A and B squads and these have been posted on the website.

Kent A & B Selection

Frank Sieber - KKA County Squads Co-ordinator

National Championships for U9s - Results

2007-02-14T19:25:00.000Z

Merton Park and Tornadoes move through to the finals after an excellent day at the preliminary round of the National Championships for Under 9s.

Bearsted were the winners of the Penalty Shootout Competition.

After an excellent days play the referees committee and control desk awarded the MVP awards to:
MVP Boy - Harry Elswood - Tornadoes
MVP Girl - Heather Dixy - Torndaoes

Frank Sieber - EKA Youth Competitions Co-ordinator

Under 13s National Championships

2007-01-31T23:02:00.000Z

ANNOUNCEMENT

The National Championships for Under 13 Teams will now be held on Saturday 21st April 2007, with further details to follow.

Due to school holidays impacting the Competition, and in the interests of the Competition, this date change has been unavoidable.

Behind the scenes working to resolve this difficulty, I would like to thank Emma Hendry (LDKA), Tony Micalef (LDKA), Anna Jeanes (EKA Competitions Officer) and Jackie Hubbard (KKA Development Officer) for their help and support.

I do hope that this additional change of date has not caused clubs too much inconvenience.

Frank Sieber - BKA Youth Competitions Co-ordinator

New Level 1 Korfball Coaches in Kent

2007-01-23T23:01:00.000Z

On the 15th and 22nd January eighteen enthusiastic, budding KKA Korfball coaches took part in a Level 1 coaching course organised by Sarah Risby of the Medway Sports Development Team and Jackie Hubbard the KKA Development Officer.

The tutor for the course was Peter Allan who delivered the syllabus in a very informative, interesting and fun manner. Everyone enjoyed the sessions and now feel more confident in promoting the growth of Korfball in Kent both at club and county level. It was good to see so many young people prepared to give up their time to give something back to the sport.

KKA is indebted to Peter Allan for his help and assistance, which was greatly appreicated by all those attending and to Sarah Risby, of the Medway Sports Development Team.

Congratulations to the following successful candidiates:

Bearsted - Alan Beale

Kingfisher - Chris Martin, Adam Hall, Don Thornberg, Suzy Fenson, Lisa Geddes.

Tornadoes - Josh Lloyd, Lauren Officer, John Gilbert, Diane Stubbs, Richard Woodham.

Kwiek - John Haggart, Azi Sieber, Adam Smith, Lisa Falconer, Vicky Lawson, Rebecca Woolmer, Saskia de Jaeger.

Jackie Hubbard - KKA Development Officer

National Championships for U11s – Results

2007-01-20T18:31:00.000Z

Once again the National Championships for Under 11s teams proved to be one of the most hotly contested Championships.
Tornadoes 1 played exceptionally well throughout the day and moved through to the finals. The team that joins them in the finals was a much closer event with real drama.
Kingfisher and Tornadoes 2 were equal on points at the end of the pool rounds, having played against each other in a very exciting draw, also with identical goal difference, an additional period of play-off time was utilised – an excellent match and predictably a draw. Penalty shoot-out, again a draw, leading to a sudden death penalties. Finally the narrowest win 3-2 to Kingfisher. Well done to them and also to Tornadoes 2. A superb climax to an excellent days play. Third place to Tornadoes 2 and Fourth place to Kwiek.
Winners of the Penalty Shootout Competition was Tornadoes 1 with Kwiek in 2nd place.
The day’s play was at a very high level indeed, and all of the participating teams made a superb contribution. These young players were all outstanding and played with great skill, tenacity and technical ability beyond their years.
Reflecting this with the MVP awards with different names being submitted by the match referee. MVP Boy went to Ollie of Tornadoes and MVP Girl to Jess of Scorpions. Outstanding play, from both these two players throughout the day.
As ever matches can’t happen without Refs, so a big thank you to Paul, John, Azi and Kevin.
The control desk was run by a young group of players in the Under 16 age grouping, who did a superb job. Thanks to Megan, Josh, Syd and Jamie. Thanks also due to Jackie Hubbard, Alan Geddes, Eileen Denton and Richard Woodhams for supplying the equipment. The youngsters were extremely well behaved throughout the long day, the respective clubs must be very proud indeed of these young players.
Frank Sieber - BKA Youth Competitions Co-ordinator

Important Date Changes - Youth Competitions

2007-01-09T23:04:00.000Z

The National Championships for Under 9 will be on 10th February hosted by LDKA.

Please note that the National Championships for Under 13s will now be on 17th February and will be hosted by KKA.

Frank Sieber - Youth Competitions Co-ordinator

Level 1 Coaching Course

2007-01-04T00:51:00.000Z

To remind everyone who has requested to be on the Level 1 Coaching Course to get their forms sent in to Sarah Risby at:

Sports Development Team, Black Lion Leisure Centre, Mill Road, Gillingham, Kent ME7 1HF. Closing date is Monday 8th January.

Course dates are:
Monday 15th January and Monday 22nd January from 7.30 - 10.00pm
New Brompton College, Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent.

Course Leader is Peter Allen and Assistant Jackie Hubbard.

Training Dates

2007-01-03T23:42:00.000Z

To advise that the KKA U16 Training has moved to Friday 19th January from 2000-2200 at Rainham School for Girls.

The Under 13 training which was orginally scheduled for that date has been moved to Tuesday 23rd January from 1830-2000.

Please check for details and other minor revisions to training times.

Frank Sieber - Area Youth Squads Co-ordinator

KKA U16 Squads Announced

2007-01-03T23:20:00.000Z

The KKA Under 16 Squads have been announced.

CLICK HERE for details

Anne-Marie Turner - KKA U16 Manager

KKA U11 Training Revisions

2006-12-09T19:16:00.000Z

With the change of date for the Under 11 Inter-Area a revised training schedule was required, especially in the run-up to the event. See the link below. Please also note revisions to Under 13 dates and timings.

Revised Training Dates

Frank Sieber - KKA Youth Squads Co-ordinator

KKA Squads Training Dates

2006-12-02T21:34:00.000Z

To advise that some of the training dates for U13s have been revised due to the change of dates for the Inter-Area for Under 11s and Under 13s.

Additional training dates for the Under 11s are being sought in the lead up to the Inter-Area Competition for Under 11s.

Training Dates

Frank Sieber - KKA Area Squads Youth Co-ordinator

Physio for KKA Members

2006-12-02T20:56:00.000Z

Please see the attached information regarding physiotherapy, including physio for pets and animals.

physio.doc - word doc
physio.pdf - pdf

Please take advantage of this excellent opportunity. For more information check Bluebell Physiothrapy Centre

Jackie Hubbard - KKA Development Officer

Marketing Tips

2006-12-02T20:49:00.000Z

Kent Sports Development Unit have kindly provided us with some useful information on marekting and can be downloaded in either pdf, doc or ppt format. All clubs should find this extremely useful.

Marketing Tips - word doc
Marketing Tips - pdf

Marketing Presentation - ppt
Marketing Presentation - pdf

Jackie Hubbard - KKA Development Officer

Important Date Change

2006-11-29T23:04:00.000Z

To advise that the dates for the Inter-Area for Under 11s and Under 13s have been changed.

10 March - Inter-Area for Under 11s

24 March - Inter-Area for Under 13s

Frank Sieber - Youth Competitions Co-ordinator

Kent Teams in Under 16 Finals

2006-11-26T00:13:00.000Z

Kingfisher and Bearsted have moved through to the finals for the National Championships for Under 16 Teams.

Kingfisher overcame Tornadoes who played extremly well holding the pool favourites for long into the game. Trojans were a difficult side and caused both Tornadoes and Kingfisher some problems.

Bearsted managed to defeat WLW the pool favourites by the narrowest margin meet Kingfisher from their afternoon pool. Kwiek proved to be very difficult as ever and played very well. Sadly injuries to Ryan Banks and Natalie Baldwin took a little of the edge of their afternoon.

B teams featured extremely well in the competition and WLW, Bearsted and Tornadoes B teams all played very well indeed. A real credit to the teams that had quite a few younger players who adapted and played very well at the higher level.

A very good days play. As ever the organisation was an excellent team effort and thanks to everyone who helped on the day from very early in the morning to the late afternoon.

Special mention to Barry Dibble, Phil Locke, Kevin Taylor and Jon Gilbert, who refereed throughout the day.

Frank Sieber - BKA Youth Competitions Officer

KKA Squad Update

2006-11-20T19:47:00.000Z

The Under 11 squad welcomes Saskia de Jaeger to the coaching team working with Sarah-Jane Hubbard, Tom Woolmer and Azi Sieber.

The Under 13 squad welcomes John Haggart to the coaching team. The A team selection has been completed and the B selection will be finalised shortly. Coach John Sandow has requested more time to see players in competition and over the next couple of weeks, will be able to make his selection for the B squad.

We apologise to the parents and players for this delay, but feel it is important that every player has the best possible chance.

Frank Sieber - KKA Youth Squads Co-ordinator

BKA / EKA Payments Due

2006-10-27T20:39:00.000Z

Payments to the BKA for civil liability insurance are now overdue. Team registration fees to the EKA are now due.

Most Clubs and Areas have now paid their civil liability insurance premiums due to the BKA. For those that have not, please send a cheque (made payable to the BKA) immediately to David Hubbard, BKA Finance Officer, 3 Mill Lane, Bluebell Hill, Chatham, Kent ME5 9RB. Premiums are as follows.

For Areas, and Clubs with more than one team - £120.00.

For Clubs with one team - £72.00.

Registration fees are also due from Clubs - payable to the relevant National Association. English Clubs are requested to send cheques (made payable to the EKA) to David Hubbard, EKA Finance Officer, 3 Mill Lane, Bluebell Hill, Chatham, Kent ME5 9RB.

Please click here for a copy of the form in pdf format.

National Championships for U16s

2006-10-27T20:37:00.000Z

Please find attached the invitation to the National Championships for Under 16 Teams.

This is the preliminary round with the top two teams moving to the finals on 29th April 2007.

Invitation - downloadable in pdf format.

Frank Sieber - BKA Youth Competitions Co-ordinator

U11 and Under 19 Trials

2006-09-22T17:08:00.000Z

To advise that due to a large event on the Rainham School Campus, trials for Under 11s will now commence from Tuesday 3rd of October at Rainham School for Girls from 18:30 until 20:00.

To advise that due to a large event on the Rainham School Campus, trials for Under 19s will now commence from Tuesday 3rd of October at Rainham School for Girls from 20:00 until 22:00.

Please note that the original date of Tuesday 26th September, trials will NOT be taking place on that day due to the above.

Frank Sieber - KKA Area Youth Squads Co-ordinator

BKA Cup

2006-09-16T19:38:00.000Z

Anna Jeanes, the BKA Competitions Coordinator, has invited Clubs from the National Associations of England, Scotland and Wales to enter the prestigious BKA Cup for the 2006-07 season. In the 60th year of the BKA, we are looking for more teams than ever before to enter the competition.

The first round of the Cup is played over two Sundays (22nd October and 12th November) with each first round team only competing on one of those weekends. First round matches will consist of a 3-team event, with the winner succesfully going into the second round. The top six teams from the 2005-06 BKA National League already have a bye into the second round.

Entry forms have been sent to all Clubs and Areas. Should you wish to enter, please contact competitons@korfball.co.uk

Download your invitation in pdf format

Jackie Hoare - BKA General Secretary

KENT SHIRTS

2006-09-12T20:57:00.000Z

Could all Kent squad players (and their parents!) dig deep in their cupboards and return any Kent Shirts that they may come across to Jan Fenson (KKA Sec) or their own clubs coaches or managers as soon as possible.

The kits need to be sorted for the new season.

Thanks

Kent Championship

2006-09-05T23:56:00.000Z

The 'season opener' starts on Saturday, 16th September with the Senior Outdoor event. Fixtures are currently being redrawn due to events beyond our control and will be finalised by Friday, 8th September. We will need help with posts, please read competitions site.

Senior League will start on Sunday, 24th September.

U9 & U13 Championship on Sunday, 24th September

U11 & U16 Championship on Sunday, 1st October

Full League fixtures will be delayed, due to Championship rewrite.

Have a good season!

EKVA Trip Pictures

2006-09-03T11:09:00.000Z

Thanks to Gary Camies and other contributors, images from the recent trip to Almere can be viewed from the Kingfisher site.

More pictures from the James Bond Theme Party from our friends at EKVA

Great weekend for everyone and thanks again to our hosts EKVA who made it possible.

New Season

2006-09-02T16:30:00.000Z

We hope the Championship opener will begin on the 17th September 2006 with the Senior teams at Rainham School. We are just awaiting confirmation of dates and then the full fixtures will be published on the website.

More news soon.

John Sandow
(Kent League Sec)

Thank you Juniors

2006-08-30T20:58:00.000Z

The coach drivers would like to pass on their thanks to the excellent behaviour of the KKA/Kwiekfisher youth players who travelled to EKVA Almere.

With a long outward-bound trip and a long wait at Calais on he way home all the youngsters were superb. Outstanding considering the very young age of many

Shirts

2006-08-30T20:55:00.000Z

Could players please return all Kingfisher shirts to Phillip Locke as soon as possible please.

Any U13B Kent Shirts should be returned to Frank Sieber

Thanks for your help

KKA Trials

2006-08-21T11:22:00.000Z

KKA Area Squad Trials, Training and Fixtures for season 2006-07 have been posted.

See the Area Squads area for further information.

Frank Sieber - Area Youth Squads Co-ordinator

KKA Young Player of the Year

2006-07-11T13:36:00.000Z

Alexander "Azy" Sieber has been awarded the prestigious KKA Young Player of the Year Award. Azy joins an illustrious group of previous winners.

GB U16 Squad Announced

2006-06-29T19:40:00.000Z

Many young hopefuls attended the GB Under 16 Trials and KKA players feature well in the squad, they are:

Girls
Sam Bedford - Bearsted, Amy Fitch - Bearsted, Holly Sackett - Bearsted, Rosie Rise - Kingfisher, Emma Thornberg - Kingfisher, Amy Turner - Kingfisher, Rachel Turner - Kingfisher, Lisa Falconer - Kwiek, Jess Edkins - Tornadoes, Lucy Woodhams - Tornadoes.
Boys
Kieron Hicks - Bearsted, Tom Hodges - Bearsted, Jordon Lown - Bearsted, James Summers - Invicta, Michael McAdam - Invicta, Tom McLaren - Kingfisher, James Woolmer - Kwiek, Josh Lloyd - Tornadoes.

KKA Finals - Pics

2006-05-18T18:57:00.000Z

Thanks to Gary Camies an Album from the recent KKA Cup Finals has been published

IIA - Belgium

2006-05-18T18:53:00.000Z

Gary Camies has created an Album from the recent KKA trip to play in the International Inter-Area, hosted by Boutersem in the area of Vlaams-Brabant.

National Champions

2006-05-07T17:30:00.000Z

Kent has two National Champions. This weekend at the National Championships Finals, Tornadoes in a very exciting match against London rivals Nomads came out winners 6-4.

In an all Kent Under 13 Final, Bearsted overcame Tornadoes Cyclones by 8-4 in an excellent match.

In the other finals Kent teams featured with Tornadoes Under 9s losing out 4-0 to Scorpions, with scores being made late in the game. Bearsted Under 16s made a spirited fightback to come within 1 of Cambridge Tigers in an exciting final, but time ran out before they could close the gap.

Well done to all the participants for making the finals day so memorable.

Frank Sieber - BKA Youth Competitions Co-ordinator.

Inter-Area - Belgium Pictures

2006-05-01T19:04:00.000Z

Thanks to Gary Camies for posting some excellent images from the International Inter-Area in Belgium.

Inter-Area Images

Frank Sieber - KKA Area Youth Squads Co-ordinator