The Munster Branch of the Irish Hockey Association (MBIHA) has confirmed a new competition for women’s clubs will begin this season.
A round-robin tournament will be staged between Ashton, Bandon, Belvedere, Catholic Institute, UL and UCC on weekends that Cork Church of Ireland and Cork Harlequins are in action in the inaugural Irish Hockey League.
The competition has been introduced to ensure the five clubs aren’t left with no games while Quins and C of I are in action in the IHL on October 18, November 29, January 31, March 7 and April 4.
It is understood the Cork Examiner Trophy, which was awarded to the winner of a season-opening one-day tournament up until the late 1990s, will be dusted off and revived for the new competition.
Sarah Gray (left) and Julia O'Halloran, seen here in the colours of Catholic Institute and Cork Harlequins respectively, are now on the same side at UCC, who will be among five clubs looking to win the new women's round-robin trophy. Picture: Richard Mills/Evening Echo Women’s Round-Robin Tournament (name TBC)October 18: Ashton vs Bandon; Belvedere vs Catholic Institute; UL vs UCC.
November 29: Bandon vs Belvedere; Catholic Institute vs UL; UCC vs Ashton.
January 31: Ashton vs UL; Bandon vs Catholic Institute; Belvedere vs UCC.
March 7: Ashton vs Belvedere; UL vs Bandon; UCC vs Catholic Institute.
April 4: Belvedere vs UL; Bandon vs UCC; Catholic Institute vs Ashton.
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I think this tournament is a waste of time.