Slazenger Hockey Club

Junior

Report: 14-03-2004 – Junior U12’s

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SLAZENGER U12’s can look back on a season of success which saw them start in Section D of the Yorkshire Youth Hockey League and finish up in Section A.
The team has worked hard and molded well and progressed through the divisions with some very good victories to deservedly finish the campaign four sections higher.

Although in the last fixtures at the weekend they came up against some very stiff opposition they still manage to finish with smiles on their faces after performances they can build on for next season.

New Kit For Juniors!

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Slazenger Junior Hockey Secretary for the Boy’s U12/14’s Will Buckley received a new team strip from sponsors CCC Outdoor Centres of Middlestown.

Assistant manager of CC Outdoor Centres Dan Crawshaw said “We are delighted to sponsor and promote Slazenger Junior Hockey Club. The pursuit of sport, particularly locally and for the young community is something that we as a company readily identify with.

“Slazenger have produced a great format for their youth teams and the hard work of all their coaches and management team is something that we are proud to be associated with.”

Will Buckley was quick to praise the efforts of several of the young squads: “Several of our young players have recieved county and reigonal honours and we are delighted that local compaionies like CC Outdoor Centres are prepared to promote our sport for the benefit of our young talent.”

Slazenger Junior Hockey Club would be delighted to see anyone, boys and girls of any experience who would like to give the sport a try. Training is every Sunday between 10am and 12noon at Horbury. For further information, ring Chairman, Steve Wood on 01924 279351 or 07802 235805.

Report: 02-03-2003 – Boys U16’s

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SLAZENGER Boys U16;s continued to make good progress in the Yorkshire Youth League at the weekend.

A tough first match against top side Rotherham ended 2-0 in the South Yorkshire side’s favour, but the goals came late and Neil Hutchins and Eddie Richardson spearheaded an outstanding Slazenger defensive display.

Slazenger hit back in the second game to defeat Bradford 1-0 thanks to a Richard Hutchins strike.

Tiredness told in game three, but dogged determination ensured Slazengers gained credit from a goal-less-draw with Driffield.

Report: 17-02-2002 – Boys U14’s

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Slazenger U14’s enjoyed mixed fortunes in their games against Leeds, Rotherham and Bradford but there were a number of fine performers.

The side beat Leeds 4-0 with Rich Hutchins, Gareth Preston and Ester Hill outstanding with some fin teamwork from Laura Simmons and Laura Teasdale on the right wing.

Slazenger were beaten 3-1 by a good Rotherham side in their second match.It was a spirited performance by Slazenger notably Ian Hedges and Ester Hill, who were only beaten by two late goals.

In their final game, Slazenger were beaten 6-0 by Bradford; a strong team with a lot of firepower. Debutantes Harriot White and Michael Staweck played well with encouraging displays from Laura Frudd and goalkeeper Sarah Pollard.

Report: 19-01-2002 – Boys U14’s

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Slazenger U14’s got off to a great start in Sunday’s three-match outing, but results ran away with them following the opening fixture.

Slazenger kicked off with an encouraging 2-0 victory over Almonbury. Gareth Ventom starred with the ball struck to his stick up front, while Richard Hutchins and Ian Hedges also impressed.

Huddersfield took a two-goal lead in a game from which Slazenger never recovered though Andrew Dean and Ventom had stand out displays.

Hutchins had another good game in midfield in the final match against Hull who overran Slazenger. Ventom and goalkeeper Sarah Pollard also impressed.