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A final trip to Swansea for the year in glorious sunny conditions set the scene for Carmarthen’s M1s this week. The dry pitch took acclimating for both teams, with penalty corners on both sides being mis-injected. Swansea settled into the game early, winning several short corners, but the fearsome running duo of Jamie Pitman and Osian Evans saw to it that debutante keeper Steffan Gardner was well protected. Gardner faced some power shots however, and made his saves well. Carmarthen rode the pressure early and were first to score, with midfielder Tom Ferguson finding a key pass to captain Jonti Merry, who opened his account with a fierce shot that whistled through the nets. With the lead now theirs, Carmarthen grew in confidence and ramped up the pressure, with numerous chances ending in a penalty flick being awarded. Young forward Josh Richardson continued his 100% success rate at the penalty spot this season with an impressive shot to the corner. Knowing that a win would provide them mathematical safety for the season, Carmarthen drove on and wingback Josh Gwynne delivered a powerful strike to triple the deficit.  Fresh legs in the form of Anselm Brand and Sam Bolton ensured Carmarthen kept up the intensity, and a 4th goal would arrive before the interval - Bolton using his length and athleticism to force his way deep into the opposition area before freeing up Jonti Merry for the goal. Coach Kate Williams’ decision to pack the midfield this week had paid tremendous dividends, with Carmarthen dictating play for most of the 1st half. She encouraged her players to keep moving the ball and warned against complacency. Her words were taken on board, as Carmarthen scored their 5th within minutes of the 2nd half’s opening - a late run to the top of the D from Luke Dunning was rewarded with good service, and he fired a strike to the bottom left corner. Dunning was not done yet, doubling his tally from a long corner by picking up a clearance after a probing ball in from left back Cai Morgan. Swansea attempted to launch counter attacks but the defence held firm, with centre back Danny Mardell marshalling his troops effectively to snuff out any chances, whilst making some key challenges of his own. Carmarthen kept the foot on the pedal. Mardell played the ball wide from his own 16, where Morgan found Gwynne at the halfway line. Gwynne lost his marker with a single touch and went on one of his trademark runs to the top of the D, where he fired in a thunderous ball - a goal emblematic of Carmarthen’s ability to exit their own half seemingly at will. The game entered the final quarter and Carmarthen appeared intent on going for the jugular. Wingback William Heath, who had been rampaging to the baseline irrespective of whoever was sent to mark him, tortured another defender to find Merry in the area. A barnstorming run to the P spot from Steffan Walters on the opposite wing took the attention of everyone in the area, including the Swansea keeper who allowed Merry to slip the ball in at his near post. A run worthy of an assist in the stat sheet, if there ever was one. Carmarthen continued to move the ball at will, from defence to the midfield, and from midfield into the final third, with the central triumvirate of Evans, Ferguson and Dunning sniffing out attacks upfield and finding the wide men in space. Tenacious defending from Jamie Pitman out wide won a turnover, with Anselm Brand releasing the ball to find Josh Gwynne. Gwynne’s shot seemed destined for the goal, but a poacher’s helping hand from Josh Richardson at close range denied him his hat trick, but doubled Richardson’s tally in what could be a crucial goal in the top scorer competition. The final whistle came with Carmarthen 9 goals to the good, and their future for next year in division 1 secured. A true team performance by all 14 men, but Man of the Match was awarded to Steffan Gardner for his outstanding debut in goal, keeping the first clean sheet of the season. At 13 years old, he has made his mark as one to watch. Carmarthen welcome Swansea 3s to their home ground next week, as they look to squeeze extra table position out of their last remaining fixtures.

Icy conditions risked a second cancellation of this fixture, but an early confirmation that the pitch was playable sent our Mens 1sts east for their furthest away game of the season. Arriving rested, if not a little less fit from a lengthy christmas break, Carmarthen looked to build on an impressive last 5 games that had yielded enough points to secure 9th in the table. Gwent began the game with first pushback and promptly settled into a patient passing game, utilising 4 players at the back to push and pull Carmarthen’s press left and right. Both teams exchanged early periods of pressure, with chances on both sides. Gwent broke the deadlock from a short corner with a phenomenally placed strike beating keeper Lee Jones at his left post. Carmarthen dug in and despite winning multiple penalty corners through forwards Duncan Ecclestone and Josh Richardson, were unable to convert. Gwent attacked again, with Jones called into action for multiple saves and some crucial deflecting touches from centre back Russell Horsey kept the men in orange at bay. Carmarthen entered half time a goal down with work to do. Adjusting their tactics and pulling captain Jonti Merry slightly deeper, Carmarthen started the 2nd half at blinding pace, with the wingback rotation of Josh Gwynne, Ryan Carvey, William Heath and Anselm Brand providing constant options out wide and plenty of leg work in defence. Carmarthen erased the deficit early in the half when rightback Steffan Walters took a long corner and found Merry at the top of the D, who fired a reverse strike into the bottom left corner. Carmarthen’s momentum began to build, with the midfield triumvirate of Merry, Luke Dunning, and Osian Evans asserting more control over the game, with fresh legs from the bench in Logan Mackenzie Jones ensuring the frontline press kept the pressure on. They were duly rewarded when an overlapping run from left back Cai Morgan won a long corner. Evans took it quickly to release Merry, who beat his man and hit an impossibly angled reverse strike into to the top right corner to give Carmarthen their first lead of the game. Gwent were up to the challenge however. They equalised from an excellent team goal before restoring their lead with a carbon copy of their opener, their talisman striker once again finding the same corner of the goal from a set piece. The game entered the final minutes and with Carmarthen desperately seeking an equaliser, Coach Kate Williams elected to throw players forward to try and create one final chance. In the dying seconds, Carmarthen forced a foot in the opposing D, and were duly awarded a penalty corner. The umpires whistled for full time - this would be the game’s final play, and Carmarthen’s last chance. Carmarthen elected for a dragflick attempt from Evans which deflected onto a defenders foot, thus forcing a re-take. The second attempt saw Josh Richardson inject the ball to Merry, who slipped a pass to Evans to evade the charging defenders. Evans’ pushed attempt was denied by the Gwent keeper. The ball rebounded to a waiting Josh Richardson, who flicked the ball over the prone keeper, off the shoulder of the covering defender, and into the goal. The final whistles sounded as Richardson was mobbed by teammates, having snatched a draw at the death. A phenomenal team performance showing a dogged unwillingness to be put away, Carmarthen’s M1s were smiling every inch of the 70 mile drive home, having secured their point and distanced themselves further from the relegation zone. Man of the Match went to captain Jonti Merry for two scintillating goals. They host  Penarth 2s at Carmarthen next saturday, looking to avenge a narrow defeat in the away fixture, and reach double digit points on the season.

JUNIOR COACHES WANTED FOR THE 2024/25 SEASON‼️ With a continually growing junior section, we need your support🫵🏼 We are looking for junior coaches on Wednesday evenings from 5 - 7:30pm for different age groups and also on Sunday for tournaments (monthly / every other month). Juniors are the future of our club and without assistance from others, we will not be able to keep giving young members a chance to play hockey and progress in our club! If you are interested or require further information, please get in touch 🏑🌟

Our Club - Carmarthen Athletic Hockey Club About Carmarthen Athletic Hockey Club Our Constitution and Documents Carmarthen Athletic Hockey Club (CAHC) are fully affiliated to Hockey Wales (Our National Govering Body), we have a very strong purpose and work hard to achieve the clubs objectives. We operate fully within our ‘Club Constitution’ . In order to ensure that we achieve our purpose and objectives, the Executive Committee of the Club have set out a number of Guidelines and Policies which make the Club’s stance clear to its member. We encourage all members to follow our 'Code of Conduct '. Please feel free to contact any member of the Executive Committee through our ‘Contact Us’ page if you ever need any information or just some guidance regarding our Club business. The Executive Committee Our executive committee meets officially every other month (and more often when required) to discuss, maintain and plan the running of our club. The Committee is elected by the members of our Club at every Annual General Meeting as per our Club Constitution. Our Executive Committee is always looking for new ways to improve our club, therefore if you have any issues, suggestions or ideas that you would like to be addressed at an Executive Committee meeting and please contact our Club Secretary. Affiliations All fully paid members of our club are affiliated as members to our National Governing Body (Hockey Wales). Players, Umpires, Social Members and Coaches all have their own membership categories. It is necessary to be affiliated to our National Governing Body for insurance purposes, but there are many other benefits to this membership. See their website for further details. Membership and Training Fees Click here for information on our current membership and training fees. Coaches Carmarthen Athletic Hockey Club have a quality coaching team. We have a development plan that ensures that our coaches have continued professional development and are player focused. We welcome anyone into the team who aspires to become a Coach. The Coaches work together and with Team Captains to provide each team (both junior and senior) a structured training session whilst identifying each player’s abilities and needs. We take pride in our approach and coach players on their ability rather than their age. Child Protection Our Club takes Child Protection very seriously. We have a dedicated Child Welfare Officer who is able to provide confidential advice. If you are concerned about being bullied or witnessed another player being treated unfairly, please inform a member of the Executive Committee, through our “Contact Us’ page or indeed the Child Welfare Officer. We have the following 'Transportation of Youth Policy ' in place. Becoming a Volunteer at CAHC Carmarthen Athletic Hockey Club are always looking for volunteers to help with a range of tasks. These tasks include anything from club administration, helping to coach and manage a junior side, maintenance of club equipment and goals, attending fixtures as a photographer, first-aid provision and many more opportunities. We are very keen to recruit new volunteers. If you would like to get more involved with Carmarthen Athletic Hockey Club then please contact any member of the Club Executive Committee or through our ‘Contact Us’ page. Social Media Recently, our social media presence has grown, with us interacting with members and supporters on a number of social media platforms; Instagram and Facebook are our main platforms, but our Twitter page has also grown. When you become a member of the Club, we add you to our closed Facebook group which is intended for Club members and their families, making our club a much tighter knit community and getting everyone to know each other. Here, we can be slightly less formal and promote club social events, etc. We have a Social Media Policy which our Communications Team adhere to and encourage all Club members to do so as well. Are you a parent and want some more guidance on the inner workings of the Club? Find all the information you need in our ‘Parents’ Club Guide’ Parent's Club Guides

Club Kit Store - Carmarthen Athletic Hockey Club Welcome To Our Club Kit Store The Club holds a small stock of general items like bottles & socks (see below **) which can be requested at any time - please contact the Club Kit Rep via the contact button below for stock availability etc. Orders for clothing item's (players kit etc) will be submitted to our kit supplier on a monthly basis, this will start just prior to the start of the season and continue throughout . The order form will be open on the 1st day of every month - please use the button below 'Club Kit Order' to access the order form. Once your order is processed (this may take a few days) then you will recieve a confirmation of your order via email. This will include the final invoice with payment instructions to the CAHC bank account. Use the Button below to Contact Club Kit Rep Enquiries Use the Button below to submit clothing order when order window open Club Kit Order Store Items Male Training Top Price Junior Price- £14.95 Senior Price- £19.95 Description Black Male Training Top with red features down the side and the club logo on the left breast Technical fabrics and a slim comfortable fit give this training top everything you need to perform on the field 100% Polyester with 3D Dimple Mesh panels Coloured and reflective tape details Front raglan sleeve Ribbed crew neck and cuffs Options Initials - EXTRA £2.50 Sizes - Chest size 22-24'', 26-28'', 30-32'', 32-34'', 34-36'', 38-40'', 42-44'', 46-48'', 50-52'' For more information on this item and sizing please follow the link - here Female Training Top Price Junior Price- £14.95 Senior Price- £19.95 Description Black Female Training Top with red features down the side and the club logo on the left breast This breathable crew neck keeps you comfortable and cool while you train, the sporty racer back design gives a feminine look, and angled tape details create slimming shape 100% Polyester with 3D Dimple Mesh panels Angled panels and disappearing tape create flattering shapes Side cord details allow for the garment length to be adjusted and personalized for different sports Colour and silver reflective tape details Options Initials - EXTRA £2.50 Sizes - Chest size 22-24'', 26-28'', 30-32'', 32-34'', 34-36'', 38-40'', 42-44'', 46-48'', 50-52'' For more information on this item and sizing please follow the link - here Black Unisex Polo Top Description Sporty looking polo tops, perfect for general wear or post-match refreshments with red features and the club’s logo on the left breast Performance lightweight sport polo with breathable contour panels Breathable Soft comfort fit COOL-DRY® fabric Quick drying 3 button neck closing Keeps the skin cool and comfortable Price Senior Price- £19.95 Options Initials - EXTRA £2.50 Sizes - Chest size 22-24'', 26-28'', 30-32'', 32-34'', 34-36'', 38-40'', 42-44'', 46-48'', 50-52'' For more information on this item and sizing please follow the link - here Mini Playing Top Description Lightweight playing tops Options Initials on left chest - Included in price Price Junior - £10.95 Sizes Age 5-6 Age 7-8 Age 9-11 Please check what size you require from the club kit box MINIMUM ORDER NEEDED SO MAY HAVE LONGER WAIT TIMES. Junior Reversible Playing Top (U10, U12 & U14) Description Lightweight reversible playing tops with home and away colours. Price to include name and number on the back (no choice of numbers) Options Name on the Back - Included in price Price Junior Reversible- £33.00 Sizes Medium Youth Large Youth XL Youth Small Adult Medium Adult Large Adult Please check what size you require from the club kit box MINIMUM ORDER NEEDED SO MAY HAVE LONGER WAIT TIMES. Senior Reversible Playing Tops Description Lightweight reversible playing tops with home and away colours. Price to include name and number on the back (no choice of numbers) Price Senior Reversible- £40.00 Options Name on the Back - Included in price Sizes XL Youth Small Adult Medium Adult Large Adult XL Adult 2XL Adult Please check what size you require from the club kit box MINIMUM ORDER NEEDED SO MAY HAVE LONGER WAIT TIMES. Black & Red Base Layer Description Breathable and comfortable base layer with ‘CAHC’ down the arm in red Base layer regulates temperature for best comfort and wearability in a sport environment Lightweight, soft and quick-drying sportswear fabric Price Senior Price- £26.95 Sizes Senior - S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 2XL, 3XL For more information on this item and sizing please follow the link - here Black Sweatshirt Description Black Sweatshirt with the club’s logo on the left breast This sweatshirt is designed with a modern yet comfortable fit with added design features of a ribbed crew neck style, with ribbed cuffs and hem It also has a taped neck and twin-needle for durability Options Initials - EXTRA £2.50 Sizes Senior - S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 2XL, 3XL Price Senior Price- £14.95 For more information on this item and sizing please follow the link - here Red Hoodie Price Junior Price - £16.95 Senior Price- £19.95 Description Red Hoodie with the club’s logo on the left breast Cut in a modern and comfortable fit, with twin-needle stitching for extra durability, the slip-on style has a drawcord hood and front kangaroo pocket Fully lined hood Self-coloured adjustable drawcords Ribbed cuff and hem Twin-needle stitching for extra durability Modern and comfortable fit Options Initials - EXTRA £2.50 Sizes Senior - S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 2XL, 3XL For more information on this item and sizing please follow the link - here Black Hoodie Description Black Hoodie with the club’s logo on the left breast Cut in a modern and comfortable fit, with twin-needle stitching for extra durability, the slip-on style has a drawcord hood and front kangaroo pocket Fully lined hood Self-coloured adjustable drawcords Ribbed cuff and hem Twin-needle stitching for extra durability Modern and comfortable fit Options Initials - EXTRA £2.50 Price Junior Price - 16.95 Senior Price - £19.95 Sizes Senior - S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 2XL, 3XL For more information on this item and sizing please follow the link - here 1/4 Zip Red Fleece Price Junior Price- £19.95 Senior Price- £23.95 Description Red ¼ Zip Red Fleece with the club’s sponsors and club’s logo on the left breast 100% polyester with brushed inner slim fit design stand-up collar with zip up to mid-chest fitted cuffs Options Initials - EXTRA £2.50 Sizes (To Fit Chest) Junior - 116 (24/26), 128 (26/28), 140 (28/30), 152 (30/32), 164 (32/34) Senior - S (34/36), M (36/38), L (38/40), XL (42/44), 2XL (46/48) For more information on this item and sizing please follow the link - here 1/4 Zip Unisex Jacket Description Black ¼ Zip Unisex Jacket with the club’s logo on the left breast Combining highly technical fabrics with smart trims, it's a must have in any kit 100% Polyester brushed pique with mesh panels Welded 3D zipper tape and reflective zip pull tag Colour and reflective tape details Front raglan sleeve and ribbed cuffs Options Initials - EXTRA £2.50 Sizes (To Fit Chest) Junior - 22/24, 26/28, 30/32, 32/33 Senior - 34/36, 38/40, 42/44, 46/48, 50/52 Price Junior Price- £22.95 Senior Price- £26.95 For more information on this item and sizing please follow the link - here Red Unisex Hurricane Jacket Description 100% nylon ripstop and mesh lined sportswear red jacket with the club logo on the left breast Elasticated waist and zip pockets for best comfort and convenience Fold away hood for use of the sportswear jacket in any conditions Options Initials - EXTRA £2.50 Price Junior Price- £39.95 Senior Price- £44.95 For more information on this item and sizing please follow the link - here Red Waterproof Junior Coat Price Junior - £25.00 Description Waterproof coat for juniors Great design and function for this 3 layer children's softshell jacket, microfleece inner for extra warmth. It also benefits from a full integral hood for added cold weather protection. Durable water-repellent finish, breathable and windproof. Options Initials - EXTRA £2.50 Sizes Age 3/4 Age 5/6 Age 7/8 Age 9/10 Age 11/12 Senior Padded Coat Price Senior Price- £50.00 Description Padded Coat with red inner lining and club logo on the left breast Perfect for keeping you warm in the winter season, on and off the pitch. Options Initials - EXTRA £2.50 Size Guide Senior Waterproof Coat Description Black Waterproof Coat with the club’s logo on the left breast Delivering high performance in a sleek minimalist classic design This comfortable active cut 3-layer softshell delivers all the detailing you need in a technical mid-layer jacket with removable hood for all year-round use Durable water-repellent finish, breathable, and windproof Options Initials - EXTRA £2.50 Price Senior Price- £37.95 For more information on this item and sizing please follow the link - here Gillet Price Senior Price- £26.95 Description The gilet version of the modern classic design. Super lightweight and perfectly tailored Amazing warmth without weight from it's super air-soft handle and hand filled polyester wadding. Full front zip Zipped front pockets Stand up collar Inside chest pocket Adjustable shock cord hem Inner storm flap Sizes S 38", M 41", L 44", XL 47", 2XL 50" For more information on this item and sizing please follow the link - here Skort Price Junior Price- £24.95 Senior Price- £28.95 Description Black Playing Skort with the club’s logo The breathable material is lightweight and dries quickly The ClimaTec finish guarantees optimal moisture transport The skort includes an integrated inner short for optimum comfort The added elastan gives the fabric a soft feel The skirt contains flat seams to avoid skin irritation Options Initials - EXTRA £2.50 Sizes Guide Junior - 116, 128, 140, 152 Senior - XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL For more information on this item and sizing please follow the link - here Female Leggins Price Junior Price- £18.95 Senior Price- £24.95 Description Female Leggings with ‘CAHC’ down the leg in red These full length, opaque leggings are every girls training essential. With a deep comfortable waistband and reflective tape details, no kit is complete without them Wide comfortable elasticated waistband Silver reflective tape trimming Options Initials - EXTRA £2.50 For more information on this item and sizing please follow the link - here Rugby Shorts Description Rugby Shorts with the club’s logo on Constructed using embossed APTUS durable stretch fabric Elasticated waistband with interior drawcord allows for precision fit and internal waistband gripper for firm hold Features a stretch fabric gusset which moves with you APTUS branded waistband drawcord Options Initials - EXTRA £2.50 Price Junior Price- £14.50 Senior Price- £19.50 Sizes Junior - 18/20, 22/24, 26/28 Senior - 30/32, 34/36, 38/40, 42/44 For more information on this item and sizing please follow the link - here Senior Toledo Training Pants Price Senior Price- £30.00 Description Black Toledo Training Pants with the club’s logo Whether you’re looking for something comfortable to wear during your training sessions or something stylish to wear on your rest days, the skinny-fit Rhino Toledo Training Pant has you covered With added zip pockets for practicality and convenience, these are a great wardrobe addition whether you’re on or off the pitch 100% polyester twill French terry Options Initials - EXTRA £2.50 For more information on this item and sizing please follow the link - here Senior Hurricane Training Pants Description Black Toledo Training Pants with the club’s logo Whether you’re looking for something comfortable to wear during your training sessions or something stylish to wear on your rest days, the skinny-fit Rhino Toledo Training Pant has you covered With added zip pockets for practicality and convenience, these are a great wardrobe addition whether you’re on or off the pitch 100% polyester twill French terry Options Initials - EXTRA £2.50 Price Senior Price- £39.95 For more information on this item and sizing please follow the link - here CAHC Socks Description The socks feature an external smooth toe seam which also ensures comfort and helps avoid blistering or toe and nail damage. These sports socks also have an elasticated foot and ankle to prevent slippage. Sizes (UK Shoe Size) Medium - 2-6 Large - 7-11 Price - £10.00 CAHC Backpack Price - £30.00 Description Black Reece Hockey Backpack with the club logo and initials included on the front The Derby Backpack II is a multifunctional sports bag made of sturdy material Ideal for sports, gym and school. The bag consists of two large compartments and a mesh side pocket For hockey players, the bag has an added bonus: a stick cover is hidden in the back of the bag. This way the hockey stick can fit in the bag. If the cover is not used, it can be hidden in the back of the bag, keeping the bag multifunctional. Including reflective prints and dirt-resistant bottom. Options Initials Included - Please State Bobble Hat Description multi yarn cable knit design based around the CAHC colours. Luxurious shearling thermal band for extra warmth Luxury pom pom Acrylic Sizes - One Size Price - £10.95 Bucket Hat Price - £11.95 Description Stylish club bucket hat with the club logo on the front The outside is black and red with a white top The inside includes black and red Pokka dots Please note- this hat is handmade by one of our brilliant members so waiting time may be longer for this product Size Guide CAHC Headband Description Black headband with CAHC on one side in red 100% Polyester Microfibre Breathable fabric Seam free for comfort Machine washable/non-iron Sizes - One Size Price - £7.95 Snood Description Black Snood with the club’s logo on the front Breathable fabric Seam free for comfort Machine washable/non-iron Sizes - One Size Price - £6.00 Water Bottle Description Red club bottle with black club logo Perfect for training, game day or general use Price - £3.00 CAHC Towels Description Durable, soft, deep pile White strip with ‘CAHC’ printed Lightweight Quick drying Price - £14.00

Carms Hockey Club Carmarthen Athletic Hockey Club https://carmshockeyclub.wixsite.com/carmshockeyclub/match-photo-galley Welcome to the Club Match Gallery Here are a small selection of photos taken by local photographer Steve Percey (see link to his website below). This gallery is a selection of photos from a few of our home matches of both the Men's & Women's teams. There are many more photos available capturing some of the hockey action on pitch. Steve is able to provide high quality prints up to the size of A3 so please if you are interested in purchasing a print then please contact him direct. The price quoted will be to cover the cost of materials. More Photo's here...