The new look Slazenger's ladies 3rd team got their season off to a start with debuts from 4 players against Lincoln Roses 1st's. The match promised to be a tough encounter with Lincoln topping the group last season. Slazenger's made a promising start with some good work in the midfield. The deadlock was eventually broken when roses converted from a penalty corner from a well executed drill. Slazenger's battled hard but few chances came our way. Just before the stroke of half time, Roses … [Read more...] about Report: 22-09-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (0) vs (3) Lincoln Roses 1st’s
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Report: 22-09-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (1) L.A.Carnegie 5th’s
Slazenger Men's 3rd team took to the field for their first competitive fixture since their promotion last season to Division 6, with a dominant display away at Leeds Adel Carnegie 6th's. While they came away with a commendable 3-0 result, without the hard work of the opposition keeper, it could have been 10. With captain Andy Fisher out with a broken hand, the team had to begin the season without his help. However, this did not slow them down, as they began in the same way they had finished … [Read more...] about Report: 22-09-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (1) L.A.Carnegie 5th’s
Report: 22-09-2012 – Ladies 2nd’s (1) vs. Harrogate 4th’s (2)
Slazenger Ladies 2nd's travelled away to Harrogate 4th's for their first game of the season, but unfortunately were overturned with a 2-1 loss. The first half was a tough experience for the newly promoted side, as Harrogate pressed the visitors. The home side scored 2 goals against a Slaz team who struggled to find a footing. In the second half, after a rousing team talk, Slaz found their feet and went out on the offensive. Numerous chances were saved by the Harrogate goalkeeper, keeping … [Read more...] about Report: 22-09-2012 – Ladies 2nd’s (1) vs. Harrogate 4th’s (2)
Report: 15-09-2012 – Mens 5th’s (Dev) (4) vs. (2) Rotherham 5th’s
A Cracking Start for the Development Team The Men’s Development team started the season with a fresh line up and a 4 – 2 win over Rotherham. The back line was led by Harry Buttery, possibly the shortest goal keeper in this league, with Andy Fisher, Mayank Gupta, Danny Croxall and PJ. In midfield a positive start from Harry Gunning, George Fernly Matthew Smith and Elliot Goulding. Up front came Peter Gunning and Darren Buttery. Last season saw a defeat by a single goal from Rotherham in a … [Read more...] about Report: 15-09-2012 – Mens 5th’s (Dev) (4) vs. (2) Rotherham 5th’s
Changes to the Rules
Please note as of this season, there will be the following rule changes. Based on recommendations from the FIH Rules Committee, the FIH Executive Board has agreed changes to the Rules of Hockey. Changes to the Rules of Hockey (with reference to the numbered Rules in the 2011 edition) are as follows: Rule 8.1: method of scoring. The way a goal is scored is amended; it now includes what is sometimes referred to as an “own goal”. That is, a goal can now be scored after the ball is touched in … [Read more...] about Changes to the Rules
