The champions are off to a flyer!

Valkyrs A have launched the defence of the Wi-Manx men's Premier Division in style with a 9-0 romp against Saracens A.

Ollie Webster was the star of the show with five.

Ollie Lockley, Chris Caldwell, Russell Miller and Gareth Morris netted the others.

Bacchas A gained revenge for last weekend’s cup final defeat by thrashing Vikings A 6-1.

Sean Corlett hit two and was joined on the scoresheet by Craig Leece, Richard Le Page, Johnny Callow and Karl Moore.

Mikey Collins and Ian Perry grabbed the goals as Vikings B edged out Bacchas B 2-1, for whom Tony Bentley-Roberts scored.

In the Wi-Manx women's Premier Division, it was an opening day demolition as champions Vikings A put 10 past Valkyrs B without reply.

The talented Kim Carney was the star with SEVEN with Sarah Breen (two) and Marie Goosen netting the others.

Andrea Kneen notched a hat-trick as Valkyrs A defeated Castletown B 6-0; Bacchas A saw off Ramsey A 8-2 and Lauren Stewart netted twice in Castletown’s 5-0 victory over Bacchas B.

Hockey results for Saturday, September 11

Wi-Manx men's Premier Division

Saracens A 0-9 Valkyrs A
Vikings B 2-1 Bacchas B
Vikings A 1-6 Bacchas A

Wi-Manx men's Division One

Vikings C 2-5 Bacchas C
Valkyrs B 3-1 Castletown B
Ramsey A 9-0 Castletown C

Wi-Manx women's Premier Division

Castletown B 0-6 Valkyrs A
Bacchas B 0-5 Castletown A
Ramsey A 2-8 Bacchas A
Valkyrs B 0-10 Vikings A

Wi-Manx women's Division One

Saracens A 0-6 Harlequins A
Valkyrs C 4-0 Castletown C
Ramsey B 1-6 Vikings B