Caradon Hockey Club were forced to finish their season early, like many other sporting events, due to the coronavirus pandemic and resulting social distancing rules. Both the men’s and women’s leagues and team positions were decided by a percentage points basis.

This sudden end to the league campaign was unfortunate for the Ladies 1s and 3s in particular who were both pushing for promotion and league champion status.

It was good news for Caradon Ladies 3s, despite if the final games were played it could have determined a top or runner up status in the league, they finished in 2nd position meaning promotion to Trelawney 1 next season where they will join Caradon Ladies 2s team for new opposition and new challenges. Their goal scoring tally of 94 was a particularly impressive stat for the 3s this year.

Caradon Ladies 1s were due to play their penultimate and league deciding match against table topping Penzance on the weekend the lockdown began, with 2 points between the teams it would have almost definitely confirmed the one promotion place for going up. However, the tables staying as they were meant Caradon missed out this time but being the highest scoring team and as runners up gaining their best ever position in South, they can hold their heads high and eye the big prize next season.

The Ladies second team also improved on last year jumping up to 4th position in Trelawney 1, as they continue to gain momentum with each season as a team who never give up. With a game in hand, like our other teams there would have been chance to gain a higher position, however this doesn’t take away from a fantastic 15 game season.

Caradon Ladies 4s continued the trend of best ever seasons, finishing Trelawney Division 2 mid-table in 5th place, in a debut season led by new captain Rachel Quick. With impressive juniors ready to step up into senior play, the 4s are essential in building players at Caradon, so to see them have a brilliant season means a lot to the whole Club.

The Men’s 1st team had their first season in a new league, Southern 1. After being promoted as undefeated champs, they continued their good run scoring 30 goals in their first 6 games unbeaten. Keeping pressure on the top 3, with one game left to play they finished this first season in a credible 3rd place, looking to climb once again in their next campaign.

Caradon Men A also made a debut in a new league - South West 1. Grabbing over 60 goals this year, with many different scorers shows the versatility of the team. They finished mid table and with the experience of a season under their belts, the next aim will be to crack the top 5.

It was an exciting new era at Caradon, as we introduced a Men’s 3rd team – Caradon B into the league. With a mixture of young, upcoming players and the more experienced older players, it was always going to be a tough start getting the team together. However, the determination came through and confidence built with every match and they got their first points on the table following a draw with East Devon D. They worked hard for their first win which came in style against Torbay B with a 3-0 win away.

Caradon Hockey Club celebrate another successful season, in somewhat different circumstances. With the End of Season Presentation Night postponed from May until, fingers crossed, August, when the Club can congratulate their achievements in the proper way before kicking off the 2020/21 season whenever it is decided it is safe to do so.