Another unsunny day in Adel, but this did not dent the spirits of the Slazenger ladies 1st XI who have only had one game since November due to the bad weather. This break did not appear to have had a detrimental effect on the teams match fitness or skills. Slazenger took the lead mid-way through the 1st half when Mandy Sowerby took on the defence single-handed to slot the ball home. Another followed from a short corner, again by Sowerby with a straight strike to the left of the keeper. … [Read more...] about Report: 05-02-2011 – Ladies 1st’s (7) vs. (1) L.A. Carnegie 2nd’s
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Report: 22-01-2011 – Ladies 3rd’s (3) vs (1) Tadcaster Magnets
Slazenger Ladies 3rd’s hockey team were back to winning form for their first home game of the year. Slazengers were playing Tadcaster Magnets and took charge of the game from the off. Sally Thornton was first on the score sheet from a fantastic ball through from Becky Stafford, a clinical finish from the far post . Roxy Farris & Elle Poskett formed a formidable duo which Tadcaster found hard to keep pace with. The midfield partnership of Julie Bacon & Becky Stafford worked really well … [Read more...] about Report: 22-01-2011 – Ladies 3rd’s (3) vs (1) Tadcaster Magnets
Report: 15-01-2011 – Ladies 3rd’s (3) vs. (6) Horsforth 1st’s
Slazenger Ladies 3rd’s hockey team played away at Horsforth , this was the first game of the year, in fact the first game in over 8 weeks & it showed. Slazengers made very hard work of the first half and Horsforth capitalized on this. Horsforth moved the wall well & attacked in numbers, Slazengers found themselves 3 – 0 down in the first 25 mins.In true Slazenger form, the team worked hard & with a superb solo effort from Chelsea Armitage, Slazengers made it onto the score sheet. … [Read more...] about Report: 15-01-2011 – Ladies 3rd’s (3) vs. (6) Horsforth 1st’s
Report: 15-01-2011 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Wakefield 3rd’s
Both teams went into this game with nerves with it being the first game since November due to to weather cancellations and the fact that it was a local derby. Slazengers dominated the game from the off showing why they were top of the Yorkshire Premier league and kept possession putting pressure on the Wakefield defense. Within 15 minutes Wakefield got a lucky break and attacked the top of the Slazenger D and slipped the ball past Slazengers Keeper Eleanor to go into the right hand corner of … [Read more...] about Report: 15-01-2011 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Wakefield 3rd’s
Slazenger Summer Solstace Tournament
It may seem like a long time off, but this summer, Slazenger is planning to rerun the Summer Solstace tournament after a 10 year absence. When it last ran, it was a sevens tournament, with teams from the local area and further afield playing over 2 days. It was a weekend of great competitive hockey and socialising, with approximately 10 mens and 10 ladies teams playing for the title of tournament champs.It would be greatly appreciated if anyone who was involved with the last event, or competed … [Read more...] about Slazenger Summer Solstace Tournament
