Slazenger U16 Boys made a great start to 2014 by returning to the top of the YYHL Division 1 following an unbeaten outing to Harrogate on Sunday. Fresh from the holiday festivities, the team faced main rivals City of York as well as teams from Ben Rhydding and Harrogate. Slazenger 1 - 1 City of York Both teams started brightly, moving the ball confidently and creating chances at both ends. It was York who found a breakthrough with just under 10 minutes played, when an attack down the centre … [Read more...] about Report: 12-01-2014 – Boys U16’s Tournament
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Report: 08-12-2013 – Boys U10’s “B” Team Tournament
Slazenger had a good match to start their tournament against Sheffield. They were strong in defence and played some great hockey in the midfield. Both teams were unable to score. In the next two matches Slazenger’s attack got stronger and changes were created to score. Daniel Menzer came close to scoring with a brilliant strike. Some great saves from goalkeeper Aidan Coughtrey kept Slaz in the games. Unfortunately both Thirsk and Wakefield were able to score 1 goal each. So it was all … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2013 – Boys U10’s “B” Team Tournament
Report: 01-12-2013 – Boys U16 Tournament
The latest tournament for the Slazenger U16 boys was held at Harrogate on 1st December. Once again, Slazenger were competing in the 1st division. Slazenger 0 - 2 City of York The opening game was against main rivals City of York. With the last meeting finishing in a tense 0-0 draw, it was the York team that took the early initiative, playing high tempo passing hockey and putting the Slazenger defence under pressure from the start. Slazenger struggled to find the kind of form that had proved … [Read more...] about Report: 01-12-2013 – Boys U16 Tournament
Report: 10-11-2013 – Boys U16 Tournament
Another unbeaten tournament and three more clean sheets for the Slazenger U16 boys. The day started late due to a frozen pitch with games reduced to 20 minutes instead of the scheduled 25 minutes. Slazenger 1 - 0 Sheffield Slazenger dominated the newly promoted Sheffield team, creating several goal scoring opportunities but it was not until the 15th minute that Luke Gueli found a way through the Sheffield defence, keeping the ball alive from a penalty corner. Despite defending for most of … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2013 – Boys U16 Tournament
Report: 13-10-2013 – Boys U10’s Tournament
Slazenger's Boys U10's had a successful Sunday. The "A" team were promoted into the top Division 1, the first time in several years. The "B" team, made mostly of younger players (some only 6 years old!) had a great competition, but struggled to score! Slazenger A vs. Ben Rhydding The tournament kicked off with the first draw against Ben Rhydding - a team who have in the past offered tough competition to Slazenger. Initial play was mainly in the Slazenger half, but quick passing and an open … [Read more...] about Report: 13-10-2013 – Boys U10’s Tournament
