High Stakes Hockey: Senior League play-offs to heat up this weekend!
GET READY for an adrenaline-packed day as the highly-anticipated Senior League Hockey play-offs kick off at the Astro Turf in Cassandra this Sunday.
This weekend, the top contenders in both the men’s and women’s sections of the league will go head-to-head in a number of fierce battles to determine who will be crowned the ultimate champions of 2023.
In the men’s section all eyes will be on the William Pescod team who are returning as the defending champions. They have set the bar high with their stellar performance last year and will be looking to defend their hard-earned title. The competition, however, promises to be stiff as three other formidable clubs, Homevale and Saints, are eager to snatch the crown.
On the women’s side, the Sol Plaatje University Ladies are the defending champions. They too will be facing fierce competition from the Proteas team and Sorellas who are vying for supremacy in the women’s section.
Fans can expect nothing less than high-octane hockey action as these teams leave it all on the field in pursuit of championship glory.
Brynmor Le Hanie, chairman of the Northern Cape Hockey Federation, extended a warm invitation to all hockey enthusiasts to come and support the teams on this exciting day.
“Hockey is a sport that thrives on the energy and passion of its fans,” Le Hanie told the DFA. “We encourage everyone to join us at the Astro Turf and be part of this thrilling event.”
For those looking to make a day of it, refreshments will be on sale, ensuring that spectators can stay fueled and energised throughout as they take in the day’s action. With the stakes higher than ever and the competition more fierce than before, this year’s Senior League Hockey play-offs are not to be missed.
So, mark your calendars, clear your schedules, and make your way to the Astro Turf in Cassandra on Sunday. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for a fun day out, the Senior League Hockey play-offs promise a day of exhilarating sports action that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Come and witness these great teams battle it out to claim the title of the number-one league champion for 2023.
Schedule of matches
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Women
(9.40am to 10.50am): Sol Plaatje University vs Protea
(11am to 12.10pm): William Pescod vs Sorellas
Men
(12.20pm to 1.30pm): Homevalle vs Saints
(1.40pm to 2.50pm): William Pescod vs Sol Plaatje University
The women’s finals will be played from 3pm to 4.10pm while the men’s finals will be played from 4.20pm to 5.30pm.