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SHC Junior Q&A: Kelsey & Cailyn

SHC Junior Q&A: Kelsey & Cailyn

Dulcie Davies1 Aug 2020 - 13:47
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Get to know Kelsey and Cailyn, the twins from the Sevenoaks Hockey Junior Section...

Get to know Kelsey and Cailyn, our Sevenoaks Hockey Junior Section's twins, who are working their way up the age groups and. so excited for the new season. We did a Q&A session with them earlier last month...

Hi guys! Please could you introduce yourselves for our readers?
We're Kelsey and Cailyn, we are both 12 years old and currently in the Sevenoaks U12 hockey team however in the upcoming season, we'll be playing with the U14 team. We both go to Weald of Kent, Sevenoaks... and are going into year 8 at the end of the summer holidays.

How long have you been playing hockey?
K - 4 years (going into 5th year)
C - I have been playing hockey since the beginning of year 3

What has been the most memorable moment so far at Sevenoaks Junior HC?
K - Playing at U12 girls nationals in 2018/2019 and winning (only U11 girl in the A squad.
C - My most memorable moment so far was the U12 Kent cup this year when we won gold!

What do you enjoy most about playing hockey at Sevenoaks HC?
K - No matter how we do we always work as a team and always have fun!
C - I mostly enjoy the hockey camps throughout the year as they really help and expand my knowledge and ability hockey my skills and performance on the hockey pitch.

What are you most looking forward to this year?
K - Playing u14 (Being able to play with some of the girls I played u12 in 2018/2019 season.
C - I'm really looking forward to playing with the U14 this year.

Is there anyone in the Senior section that you most look up to and why?
K - Maddie Thompson because she has really good technique and skills and super fast on the pitch.
C - I mainly look up Tilly Strand Ford as I have actually known her since year 3 and have always looked up to her as a hockey player and person.

Tell us a little more about your other hobbies / interests outside of SHC
K - I love baking, swimming and stand up paddle boarding.
C - If I am gonna to be honest I don’t really have other hobbies outside hockey however I do love to do creative activities such as drawing, painting, and baking (also cooking).

Favourite skill?
K - Backhand
C - It's between an aerial and a slap. The slap is my strongest pass and I use it often. However I do like to try some aerials during practice despite being a bit too scared to use them during a match.

Favourite coach?
K - Orlagh N
C - My favourite coach is Orlagh Nelson. She has been my team coach since year4 and has actually stuck with us since.

What stick do you play with?
K - Grays GR 8000 Dynabow
C - Grays GR8000

Favourite school subject?
K - PE
C - PE as I love to be active and moving

Favourite food?
K - Sushi!!
C - Spaghetti and meatballs as I have always loved Mediterranean food especially Italian!

Thanks guys and good luck with the season!

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