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East Grinstead secure successive National Indoor titles

East Grinstead Crest

East Grinstead beat EHL Premier newcomers Surbiton to secure back-to-back National Indoor titles.

The West Sussex side, who won 9-5 at the Nottingham Indoor Arena, will now represent England in the 2011 European indoor competition.

Manager Matt Jones said: "The National Indoor Hockey Championships have been a great advertisement for indoor hockey.

"The new arena has been fantastic and the electricity of the indoor game should help get people interested."

He added: "The semi-final was a tough test because we all know of Reading's quality, and Surbiton's depth and talent was clear for everyone to see here.

"It certainly wasn't a one-sided game. We're delighted to have won tonight."

Ashley Jackson, who scored four goals, added: "It was good fun. We were confident before the game but always knew anything could happen."



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see also
League title for Sussex side
30 Mar 09 |  England
East Grinstead take league title
29 Mar 09 |  Other sport...
East Grinstead ready for Europe
30 Oct 08 |  Other sport...


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