Face masks are increasingly being used in hockey for short corners, to protect all 4 defenders. It was recently decided by the Yorkshire Youth League that it will be mandatory for Under 14 and Under 16 teams to wear face masks to defend short corners. Based on recommendations from England Hockey, Slazenger HC have also arranged face masks for U10 and U12 teams. Further it was agreed by the club that these face masks will also be used by the Mens development team. For senior players, it is … [Read more...] about Face Masks for Club Players
Autumn Half Term Junior Training
Its half term next week for Wakefield District. Given this, it has been decided to take a break for training week. Therefore, there will be no junior training on: 23rd October (Sunday U8's, U10's & U12's) 24th October (Monday U14 & 16's) 30rd October (Sunday U8's, U10's & U12's) Enjoy your holiday and we'll see you all back soon! … [Read more...] about Autumn Half Term Junior Training
2016-17 Season – League Week 3 (08-10-16)
Mens 1st's (2) vs. (4) Thirsk & Malton 1st's This weekend’s long drive North to play the recently aggregated Thirsk & Malton hockey club brought an unceremonious end to a run of form that had brought the Mens 1st team to the top of the league. The firsts were up against it from the start on Saturday with a greatly weakened defence – Adam Drake was suffering from a master strain of man flu, and Philip Midgley was MIA. Adding to this Thirsk & Malton clearly had a game plan to get … [Read more...] about 2016-17 Season – League Week 3 (08-10-16)
2016-17 Season – League Week 2 (01-10-16)
Mens 1st's (5) vs. (0) Airedale 1st's On Saturday the firsts played Airedale. Early season was visible in the play as they started strong, and lead 5-0 at half time. Goals from Richard Tuddenham (2), Jimmy and Mark Swinden, and Danny Perry. However, the forcefulness of the first half could not be mirrored into the second hand half of the game, with little opportunity built a compelling attack going forward. Final score 5-0. Mens 1st's (9) vs. (1) Sheffield Uni Bankers 4th's A rearranged … [Read more...] about 2016-17 Season – League Week 2 (01-10-16)
2016-17 Season – League Week 1 (24-09-16)
Ladies 1sts (2) vs. (2) Halifax 1 Slazengers got off to a struggling start with visitors Halifax putting the pressure on early with significant attempts on goal. However, the girls in green remained strong defensively with consistent impressive saves in the air from their GK; Tracey Lorriman. After a tough opening phase, Slazengers took the lead with a goal from Jessica Rudge. After a change in formation into the the second half, Slazengers stepped up their pace and were challenging Halifax … [Read more...] about 2016-17 Season – League Week 1 (24-09-16)
