Boys

Slazengers' under-12 boys A team missed out on qualifying from the In2Hockey West Yorkshire tournament despite scoring eight goals in their last two games. A slow start to the five-team round-robin competition ultimately proved their downfall as the Slaz youngsters lost to both Ben Rhydding sides who were taking part. Slazengers dominated their opening match against Ben Rhydding B but found their opponents' keeper in top form with a string of fine saves, before a breakaway goal led to a … [Read more...] about Report: 15-11-2015 – Boys U12’s

U14's tournament at Darton, vs Driffield, Chapeltown and Bradford. You know it's going to be hard day when the body mass of the opposition back four equals that of your whole team! Slazenger U14s approached what was the first 11 a side tournament for many of the players, looking a little small by comparison to the competition, but they made up for their physique with skill, passion, energy and teamwork. Up first was a very strong Driffield side who were very quickly 2 ahead, but Slaz … [Read more...] about Report: 18-10-2015 – Boys U14 Tournament

Slazenger U10 boys opened their latest campaign with a hard fought 1-1 draw against Doncaster. A fine goal from Tyler O'Connor backed up with solid defensive work from Josh Proctor ensured honours even. Slaz followed up with two 2-1 victories over Brigg and Airedale with O'Connor (2) and Tommy Randle (2) finding the net, with Luke Minchella working tirelessly all afternoon up and down the right flank providing a number of dangerous crosses. Dom Sanderson in goal made sure of maximum points … [Read more...] about Report: 18-10-2015 – Boys U10’s Tournament

The U12 boys took part in their first tournament of the season on Sunday with a new look team playing together for the first time. I'm the first match, they came up against a strong Doncaster side and failed to convert their chances, but Aidan Coughtrey played well in goal to keep a clean sheet. After a good team talk, the boys went on to play Wakefield and showed that they could play some good hockey. Alex Stacey opened the scoring and continued to score a hat trick, as did Will Gascoigne. … [Read more...] about Report: 04-10-2015 – Boys U12’s Tournament

Slaz 2 Hull 0 The return of the Hockey season gave the boys a nice Sunday morning out in Harrogate. Hull was the first game and both teams played with a good intensity. Slazenger however had the majority of play and the ball and pegged Hull back to their half of the pitch. Solid defending from Scott Carruthers , Alex Jolly and James Armitage meant little came through our back 3. Matthew Chilton warmed to his role of midfield sweeper and took the ball to the opposition half drilling the ball … [Read more...] about Report: 04-10-2015 – U16 Boys Tournament