Yorkshire Youth Hockey League - 2026-27 (2026)
Squad: Georgia, Hattie, Izzy (⭐), Maci, Maia, Martha, Scarlett, Tilly (GK)
Tournament Match Report
A fantastic first tournament for our U12 Girls B Team at Adel!
Slazenger 2 (0) vs. (0) Adel 2
A really strong start to the tournament and the season. Slaz dominated possession and spent most of the game in the Adel half, creating plenty of chances and having over 10 shots on goal. Some went just wide, while others were well saved by the Adel goalkeeper. A brilliant opening game from the girls, who looked confident and composed from the start.
Slazenger 2 (0) vs. (1) City of York 5
A tougher test against a strong York side, but Slaz stayed composed and continued to work hard to maintain possession. York won two short corners in the first half, both of which Slaz defended really well and cleared safely. York put Slaz under more pressure in the second half, with most of the play taking place in the Slaz half. The girls defended strongly but York eventually found a way through to score. Maci came close late on after a fantastic run towards goal, but unfortunately couldn't quite finish the move.
Slazenger 2 (0) vs. (0) Halifax 1
Another closely fought game, with Slaz edging the balance of play and spending most of the game in the Halifax half. The girls were really starting to settle into their positions and grow in confidence, with their passing and movement looking stronger as the tournament progressed. Despite plenty of pressure, neither side could find the breakthrough.
Slazenger 2 (0) vs. (0) Adel 2
A much more evenly matched game than the first meeting, with Adel clearly having settled into the tournament too. Both teams pushed hard and created opportunities, while Slaz defended a couple of short corners really well and didn't allow Adel to take advantage. The girls worked tirelessly from start to finish and, although both sides deserved a goal, the game finished goalless.
Slazenger 2 (0) vs. (2) City of York 5
York started strongly again, but Slaz stood firm and defended well against their early pressure. York eventually managed to break through and take the lead. Slaz reset quickly and went back on the attack, creating opportunities but unfortunately couldn't find the finish. York then managed to add a second goal. The girls remained composed and worked hard right to the final whistle, holding York at bay for the remainder of the game.
Slazenger 2 (4) vs. (0) Halifax 1 (Scorers:⚡Maci 3, Izzy 1)
What a way to finish the tournament! Slaz came out flying, with the first goal arriving inside the opening two minutes. That set the tone for the rest of the game, with Slaz putting Halifax under relentless pressure and spending almost the entire game in their D. Maci was on fire, completing a fantastic hat-trick, while Izzy added the fourth to seal an excellent 4–0 win. The girls had clearly found their rhythm by this point and finished the tournament with some fantastic hockey.
The girls grew in confidence with every game, keeping possession well, working hard for each other and creating plenty of chances. They finished the tournament with a brilliant 4–0 win against Halifax!
🏆 Player of the Tournament – Izzy. Izzy was outstanding throughout the tournament, solid in the centre, seemingly everywhere she needed to be and always ready to push the team on when needed. She also showed real determination after taking a direct hit to the wrist in the third game before carrying on.
Maci was brilliant covering the D, working tirelessly and always coming back to support the team when needed. Her hat-trick in the final game was a fantastic reward for her efforts. Hattie was fearless throughout, battling hard against some much larger opponents and never backing down from a challenge. Georgia played just about every position on the pitch and looked completely at home wherever she was asked to play. Martha grew in confidence with every game, with her speed quickly becoming a real asset for the team. Maia and Scarlett gelled together instantly and quickly became a solid defensive wall for Slaz. And Tilly deserves a huge mention for putting on the goalkeeper's pads for the very first time. She looked like she'd been doing it for years, making some fantastic saves throughout all six games.
A brilliant first tournament as a team, with so much to be proud of. 💚🏑 The girls grew in confidence with every game, worked hard for each other and showed some really promising hockey throughout the day.
Huge thanks to Kirsty and Moog for coaching and umpiring, and James for the match report! 👏
Tournament Match Report
No match report available.
TRAINING
Training – Slazenger Hockey Club, Tuesdays 6pm – 7pm.
What to bring? Suitable clothes depending on weather condition, shin guards, gum shield and the all important hockey stick (we have a supply for new players to borrow).
PARENTS
We are always happy to see parents down during training sessions and matches offering support. With a growing junior section we are always looking for volunteers to get involved, even joining our coaching team! We always gratefully accept any support, So why not come down and take a stick for a spin – you never know, you might like it!
Kit
There is a full breakdown of team kit here. However, the basic kit is: team shirt (green), shorts (white) / skort (navy blue), socks (green). Junior shirts can be purchased through the club, as can the rest of the kit, including emblazoned shorts and team hoodies. With the exception of playing shirts however, as long as colours are similar, we appreciate parents may wish to purchase kit from alternative suppliers.
