WORCESTER Norton Ladies' hockey league programme takes a week's break because of the EHA National Under 15 and 17 age group Regional Championships being held at Cannock Hockey Club.

Worcester have a record eight first team squad players selected for the two Midlands teams.

Kate Draper heads up the Under 17 group with Tina Evans, Sophie Wood and Charlene Mason. Fiona Nash is captain of the Under 15s and has with her Jenny Rogers, Jackie Russell and Lora Symonds.

Worcester have a friendly fixture with Aldridge to keep the continuity going.

Second team players keeper Sonia Morgan, Claire Stewardson and Nicky Sprague have the chance to demonstrate their talents at a higher level (Nunnery Wood, 3pm).

Squad: Sonia Morgan, Hannah Bourne, Sadie Lapper, Becky Handy, Amanda Smith, Kate Fletcher, Elaine Shepperd, Becky Adams, Jo Walker, Lucy Huddlestone, Claire Stewardson, Nicky Sprague.