South Reading Vixens

2nd May 2004 - Tournament Time! The Vixens entered teams at U8, U10 and U12 age groups at FC Bracknell's 6-a side event. The Under 8's played on the first day, where they competed against boys. Chelsea had to be dragged away from the ice cream queue to take her place on the pitch at one point, but showed no mercy to the boys when she got there. Despite not winning any games the girls had a great time, and all had medals to show for their morning's work. Maya and Chelsea are pictured getting stuck in.

3rd May 2004 - The previous day's sunshine had given way to torrential rain as the U10's competed in the all-girls section at Bracknell. The team performed admirably to reach the semi final before going out to near neighbours Winnersh Rangers Falcons by a single goal, with Emily outstanding in defence.

3rd May 2004 - We couldn't take three teams and come away empty handed. The U12's did the business with Alana's golden goal snatching the trophy in extra time against Sandhurst Town.

12th May 2004 - The expanding Vixens pack takes time out from training for a club photograph. Alana and Deanna are holding the recently won PHYL Cup, whilst the remaining Under 12's show off their winners trophies.

15th May 2004 - The Under 12's took part in the Sandhurst Tournament as the summer weather returned. Chloe, Alana, Deanna and Honor are seen here surrounding ex-Vixen Fran. No trophies this time, but the girls returned the next day to play in the under 13's event where they reached the semi final.

16th May 2004 - The Under 10's went to the Whiteknights Tournament, always a great event. In Mediterranean heat the girls played four games in the space of an hour, with the highlight being Jaye's first ever goal. She is pictured here battling against Whitegrove Diamonds, with Emma and Felisha in the background.

23rd May 2004 - The Under 12's pick up their PHYL League Winners trophies, having dropped points only in the opening day's 0-0 draw at the beginning of the season. Missing from the photo are Sian, Gillian and Georgia, all of whom played a big part in the team's success.

1st June 2004 - Vixens on tour, with some of the U12's squad pictured outside Manorbier Castle in South Wales. The girls managed to cram two matches, the beach, castle, shopping, and visits to a theme park and an adventure park into the space of three days. It was a very quiet drive home...

12th June 2004 - Sis and Alana enjoy the sunshine at the Westwood Wanderers Tournament. The girls reached the final, where they were beaten on penalties by old foes Bracknell Vipers.

20th June 2004 - With a complete absence of girls tournaments at their age group, the Under 8's continued to mix it with the boys. They are seen here showing off their medals at the Woodley Saints Tournament.

24th June 2004 - The Under 12's picked up their second championship of the season, this time for the Sunday NEHYL. The team won every single game, running up a maximum 54 points. Siobhan, Sian and Gillian were not able to attend the presentation but all made a major contribution to the squad over the course of the season.

27th June 2004 - With no tournaments scheduled, the Under 8's travelled to Barton Rovers for a friendly. Goals from Courtney S and Chelsea secured a hard fought 2-1 victory. Here, Squeak goes for the ball under Chelsea's watchful eye whilst older Vixens Georgia and Charlotte watch from the sidelines.

4th July 2004 - The Under 10's took part in the first SCML Girls Tournament at Reading University. Despite playing on Astroturf for the first time ever, the team competed well against more experienced opposition and reached the semi final before narrowly losing on penalties. Jessica scored her first ever goals for the team, and Georgia was signed up by Reading FC Academy after impressing throughout the morning.

4th July 2004 - The Under 12's played their SCML Tournament games in the afternoon. There were some nailbiting moments before Shivvy won it for the Vixens with her sudden-death penalty against Maidenhead.

7th July 2004 - Vixens and mums took part in the Race for Life at Prospect Park to raise money for cancer research. A good turnout saw all participants complete the course in wet and windy weather. Here Tina leads Mina and Inger, with Angela and Sis just visible a few yards behind.

10th July 2004 - A tournament with a difference. The Under 12's put in their usual good performance at Swindon Badgers, reaching the semi final stage against some very strong opposition. But that was only the curtain raiser to the main event - a mum's tournament. Tina, Helen, Inger, Bridget and Mina were brave enough to put on the shirts, with Bridget scoring a great late equaliser to take the team to penalties in the semi against Welsh team Coed Cae.

11th July 2004 - The Under 10's returned to Swindon the next day, but just missed out on qualifying for the knockout stage. Never mind, the girls picked up medals from the organisers as a memento of a great day out.

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