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Although it has been snowed off for the previous couple of years, the regular Christmas 7’s is on this year!. Arrive by 12 noon, teams will be picked and hockey will be played through to about 4pm. Afterwards, players can retire to the clubhouse for food, drinks and pre-Christmas socialising.
Its a chance to have a bit of fun, play some social hockey against people you wouldn’t normally meet on the pitch, and relax a bit before Christmas. Tickets are only £5, but fF you don’t have a ticket yet, just turn up and pay on the day!
If you are looking for something to do on Boxing day, why not join us at the Club. If you want to play, speak to a team captain, otherwise if you are still weighed down by turkey, why not come and watch and celebrate in the clubhouse afterwards!
Training
Juniors
First dates back for junior training is Sunday 8th January 2012, advanced junior training starts on Monday 9th January 2012
Seniors
Training is on this week for senior players at normal times. Ladies 1st’s are welcome to join the 2nd’s and 3rd’s on Thursday night (7:30pm-8:45pm as usual).
Training starts back on Thursday 5th January 2012
Summer Solstice 7’s 2012
After the success of last year, Slazenger will be hosting the summer solstice 7’s hockey tournament again this year. Slazenger ran the 7s tournament last year for the first time in 10 years, with great success. 14 teams (8 mens, 6 ladies) from across the country competed for the champions trophy, with some great competitive hockey and serious socialising! This year will be bigger and better. If anyone is interested in helping organise the event, they are welcome to attend the first meeting on Tuesday 3rd January 2012 at 7:30pm. More information will follow in the new year.
Brigg Hockey Tournament
Next summer Brigg Hockey Club are looking at running a mixed 11 a side summer hockey tournament/festival over 1st -3rd June. If you are interested in competing/ organising a team, drop us an email. Teams arrive Friday night, compete Saturday and Sunday, leave Sunday afternoon. Grass and astro pitches, camping and evening entertainment on one site. £20 per person.
Team Photos
The first two weekends back will see all Slaz senior teams playing at home. Perfect opportunity to get team photos done. Just a warning…
Slazenger Kit
Details on club colours and team kit can be find all on here
November in Review: The Halfway Point
Mens Section
At halfway through the season, the leagues are starting to settle down, with some strong results for Slazenger so far. In the Mens section, the 1st team have moved into a promotion slot in second place. However, some tough encounters and a game ahead of the competition will keep things close at the top. The seconds move into a strong 5th position in a competitive Division 5 (South). With only 7 points seperating the top 6 teams, it is going to be a close affair in the new year. The Mens 3rds are also in 5th position. With a game in hand over teams above, and an encounter with 3 of the teams above in January, it may be the make or break month for the team. The Mens development team are also putting in a strong performance, sitting 3rd at the moment, with some big wins under the belt.
Ladies Section
In the Ladies section, Ladies 1sts sit in 7th position, in their first season in the North Hockey League’s Division 2 (East). Some strong wins against established players in this league have been matched by some heavy reversals. The 2nds have had mixed fortunes after an initial undefeated run, which has knocked them off of top spot. However, some big wins keep them in 4th place, within striking distance of promotion. The 3rds have also had success, including a 6-0 victory over Doncaster, but some decisive losses keep them in 3rd place, and 7 points short of a promotion slot.
Junior Section
The Juniors have seen some big wins in all age groups. The Boys U10’s continue to impress, despite being a very young team. After securing promotion to Pitch B in the first tournament, they now sit mid table. An impressive result from the Boys U12’s has also ensured promotion, with 3 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw from their first tournament. Similarly, the Boys U14’s have also recorded some fantastic performances, winning 5 of their first 6 matches. The team go into the new year in 4th place (out of 16). The Boys U16’s unfortunately have struggled in their opening matches, however with strong team performances and the divisional structure in place from January, the team should be more competitive.
On the girls side of things, the joint Slazenger Selby U12 outfit sits comfortably mid table after some mixed results. The Girls U14’s have suffered a series of losses, and a missed tournament means that they sit close to the bottom of their league. However, team performances have been strong even though they have not played much as a team. Stand out performances go to the girls U16’s who, after a slow start to the season finished this year with a perfect tournament. 5 wins from 5 and 5 clean sheets.
Match Report Catchup
Mens 1st’s vs L.A.Carnegie (win), Leeds 3rd’s (win), Thirsk 1st’s (win), Brigg (win), Ben Rhydding 2nd’s (win)
Mens 2nd’s vs Doncaster 5th’s (win), L.A.Carnegie 5th’s (win), Lincoln Roses 4th’s (win).
Mens 3rd’s vs Brigg 4th’s (draw), Sheffield Uni Bankers (win), Hull Uni 3rd’s (loss)
Mens 4th’s vs Rotherham 5th’s (draw), City of York 10’s (win), Doncaster 7th’s (draw), Huddersfield 7th’s (win).
Ladies 1st’s vs Rotherham 1st’s (loss), Driffield 1st’s (loss), Roseberry 1st’s (loss), Durham University 3rd’s (loss).
Ladies 2nd’s vs Huddersfield (win), Bingley Bees (win), Doncaster Independent 1st’s (loss), Cleckheaton 1st’s (loss).
Ladies 3rd’s vs. York University 2nd’s (win), Colne Valley 3rd’s (win).
Juniors: U10 Boys 13-11-2011, U10 Girls Mini Tournament 20-11-2011, Boys U12’s 04-12-2011, Boys U14’s 04-12-2011, Girls U16’s 04-12-2011
