Over the last few months we have been reviewing our current training provision, attendance numbers and how best to provide provide a strong foundation to develop the section. Historically, we have used Sunday for the majority of training. Over the last few years, the increase in league and cup hockey, representational hockey, family and other sporting commitments, Duke of Edinburgh, etc has made Sunday training increasingly problematic. Even for our enthusiastic hockey players, we were often … [Read more...] about Junior Section U12 Training Update
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Report: 29-11-2015 – Girls U14’s
The girls u14 team had a great morning of hockey at Leeds Grammar school, despite the weather!! Their first game saw them take an early lead against Brigg. Their goal was soon cancelled out when Brigg broke through the defence to equalise, however Slazenger never gave up and managed a further 2 goals to leave the final score 3:1. Their second game against Driffield 2 caught the girls somewhat off guard and conceded 2 early goals. Their determination then kicked in, which resulted in them … [Read more...] about Report: 29-11-2015 – Girls U14’s
Report: 15-11-2015 – Boys U12’s
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
Report: 07-11-2015 – Girls U14’s
The under 14 girls played some great hockey in this weekends tournament at Darton College. A brilliant end to end game against Rotherham saw the girls leading 1:0 for most part, thanks to a well worked goal finished off by Leah Pearman and great work from Goal keeper Eleanor Cramp (on her debut). A short corner against the team was converted in the closing minutes seeing Rotherham equalise - final score 1:1 In a tough second game against Leeds, Georgia Field put Slazengers ahead. With … [Read more...] about Report: 07-11-2015 – Girls U14’s
Report: 18-10-2015 – Boys U14 Tournament
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
