Way back in 2003 the ACT claimed what is arguably the Territory’s first Senior Div 1 National Championship flag. Ten of the squad reunited at the Hockey Centre on Saturday 24 November to relive the games and cheer the Chill women into their first Grand Final. Competing in Canberra was an obvious advantage but from my memory it was always touch and go. Gerrin Hingee was brought down from the over 55’s to bolster numbers and Ken Birrer competed in the final with his thumb wired after breaking it in the round games.
Shown in the picture (L to R) are: Anthony Graham; Trevor Duncan; Ron Jackson (back to camera); Ian Gratton; Denis Lovell; Steve Jakiwczyk; then Shep (Peter Shepherd) back to camera (and p.s. – not in 50’s). Then to RHS, Richard Black and Brian Pallister. Remaining members of the squad were: Ken Birrer; Kel Chesterton; Geoff Funnell; Mike Cook; Steve McEntee; John Nicholas; Peter Shands; Ian Deas and Gerin Hingee
The Note from Leo & photo (taken by Nicho).