Slazenger Hockey Club

Junior Section U12 Training Update

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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 […]

2016-17 Season – League Week 7 (06-11-16)

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Mens 1sts (3) vs. (1) Ben Rhydding 2 Slazengers Mens First Team travelled to the edge of the Yorkshire Dales on Saturday to take on Ben Ridding. Getting off to another strong start it was Ilkley Moor goals for the Firsts going two nil up inside the first 20 minutes of the game. However the […]

2016-17 Season – League Week 6 (29-10-16)

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Mens 1sts Mens 1st’s hosted Kingston Upon Hull 1st’s for a tough encounter at Addingford. Arriving with 5 substitutes and an unbeaten run in the league, it looked to be a close game, especially with key players missing from the Slazenger team. However, the hosts started quickly, frustratingly going close several times and hitting the […]

2016-17 Season – League Week 5 (22-10-16)

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Ladies 1st’s Ladies 1st’s hosted Kingston Upon Hull 1st’s on Saturday. Hull sit comfortably 2nd in the table and it looked like Slaz were in for a tough afternoon, however in the end it was Hull who struggled and were lucky to hang on for a draw. The renewed Slaz side had large chunks of […]

Membership Subs Deadline

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The clocks have changed and there’s a chill in the air, which can only mean one thing. Thats right – its subs deadline time! October 31st marks the deadline for subs for all senior, U16 & U14 players For Seniors, no payment means you will not be selected to play until payment or Direct Debit […]

2016-17 Season – League Week 4 (15-10-16)

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Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (3) Leeds Adel 1st’s The firsts set out well against this weeks opposition, keen to make up for a bumpy fixture the week prior. From the start it was clear this was going to be a hard fought game, made even more tough from the absence of several strong players. The […]

Face Masks for Club Players

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Face masks are increasingly being used in hockey for short corners, to protect all 4 defenders. It was recently decided by the Yorkshire Youth League that it will be mandatory for Under 14 and Under 16 teams to wear face masks to defend short corners. Based on recommendations from England Hockey, Slazenger HC have also […]

Autumn Half Term Junior Training

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Its half term next week for Wakefield District. Given this, it has been decided to take a break for training week. Therefore, there will be no junior training on: 23rd October (Sunday U8’s, U10’s & U12’s) 24th October (Monday U14 & 16’s) 30rd October (Sunday U8’s, U10’s & U12’s) Enjoy your holiday and we’ll see […]

2016-17 Season – League Week 3 (08-10-16)

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Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (4) Thirsk & Malton 1st’s This weekend’s long drive North to play the recently aggregated Thirsk & Malton hockey club brought an unceremonious end to a run of form that had brought the Mens 1st team to the top of the league. The firsts were up against it from the start […]

2016-17 Season – League Week 2 (01-10-16)

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Mens 1st’s (5) vs. (0) Airedale 1st’s On Saturday the firsts played Airedale. Early season was visible in the play as they started strong, and lead 5-0 at half time. Goals from Richard Tuddenham (2), Jimmy and Mark Swinden, and Danny Perry. However, the forcefulness of the first half could not be mirrored into the […]