Bunbury and Districts Hockey Association win 2022 division one CBH Group Women’s State Country Champs

Bunbury have reclaimed the title as the best women’s country hockey association in the State. The Bunbury and Districts Hockey Association women won the 2022 division one CBH Group Women’s State Country Champs at the weekend — dominating the tournament as they went undefeated throughout. The association beat the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association 2-1 in the grand final on Sunday afternoon, with star players Charli Wicksteed and Allyce Sewell being named the joint fairest and best for the tournament. Bunbury and Districts Hockey Association president Alan Cartledge said the team’s professionalism and talent helped them get across the line. “It is really exciting, I think the women deserved it . . . they took a good squad up, had a couple of training sessions before they left, so they were prepared and got the rewards which was fantastic for Bunbury hockey,” he said. “I am very proud of the ladies, and very happy that they put their hands up.” Bunbury got off to shaky start on Friday when they drew 1-1 with Upper Great Southern Hockey Association, but bounced back to beat Geraldton 5-1 later in the day. On Saturday, the side beat LGSHA and Busselton with margins of 2-1 to finish top of the division. Meanwhile in division two, Bunbury finished third with a 4-3 win over Eastern Districts Hockey Association in the play off. The men’s country week begins Friday and Cartledge said he was hopeful the Bunbury men could follow in the women’s footsteps. “Hopefully we can be more consistent, more competitive and show the State how strong hockey is in the South West,” he said. “It is a big step in the right direction. “People will be jealous now and trying to buy in to that next year and be a part of it.”