Hockey: End of season awards announced

Bacchas, Vikings and Valkyrs among those represented

The end of season individual awards for hockey have been announced including the men's and women's player of the year. 

Elliot Reid of Bacchas won the senior men's honour as his side won the Mixed Doubles and Men's Division 1 titles. 

Meanwhile, Ellan Cleator from Valkyrs won the senior women's award, presented at the Manx Hockey Association Dinner on Saturday, 12 July.

Valkyrs won two more awards as manager Schalk de Wet was given the coach of the year award, while Robyn Stones won the female goalkeeper award. 

The male goalkeeper award went to Ross Gimley of Bacchas. 

Harlequins' Ela Blakemore won the young female player award, while Archie Cox of Castletown was given the young male player prize.

Elsewhere, the most improved young player award went to Josh Dougal from Vikings. 

Vikings' Alex Andrew won indoor player of the year award as well as being honoured with the young umpire award.

Louise Corkill though was given the umpire of the year prize. 

Last but not least Kim Carney of Vikings won the Major Crellin award.