| Prizes and Emotions |
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With Zane acting as MC, Kevin Chaplin welcomed everyone and introduced Eric Jenkinson. Eric asked the Capetown girls to remind him of the four words he had given them three years ago. Knowledge, Skill and Attitude together lead to Performance. Eric expressed his thanks to the Amy Biehl Foundation team and to Linda Biehl who was with us today. We then received support from the Government as Megan Bam, the Deputy Director for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport gave us her thanks and encouragement. Ivor introduced the junior coaches, Chloe McIlwaine, Rachel Gillespie, Chloe McCann and Alex Jenkinson. AWards were given for most improved player, endeavour and the best Capetown player in each of two sections, those who will be visiting Northern Ireland and the other girls.
 Lurgan Ladies Hockey Cape Town 2008 All joned in for a final song and dance
 Lurgan Ladies Hockey Cape Town 2008 The Umpires receive their symbols of office - red cards! James Matthews, a parent then read a poem he had written for the Biehl family shortly after Amy's death. Linda Biehl thanked Mr Matthews and explained that it was important to honour all people who have lost their lives in South Africa's struggle. We do this by reaching out to each other and developing ourselves to be the best we can be. Linda thanked all those who came from Northern Ireland and gave her best wishes to the South Africans about to go as ambassadors for themselves, Amy Biehl and South Africa. Ntobeko spoke to us and told us much everyone was looking forward to the trip. Kevin in closing thanked all those who had participated and helped this week with time, effort or money.
 Lurgan Ladies Hockey Cape Town 2008 The emotional good-byes
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