The pilgrimage to the Mecca of 16 head

words by Bally Bens boys returned to action following the snow break and were looking to bounce back to winning ways after a heavy defeat at the hands of Driffield last time out. This game was the most eagerly anticipated game of the season – more because of the night out Jimmy had arranged to show the lads the sights of his home town…and the world famous Parmos he had arranged for teas. The lads Read more…

More England honours for former Adel juniors!

The club are proud of the successful junior section under the watchful eye of Pam Hardaker and her team of enthusiastic and keen helpers every week and we have a strong track record of bringing through junior players into our senior teams before we sadly see them depart to continue their hockey career at University.  Pleasingly, a number of them return to Adel to continue to play for the club but some of them move Read more…

Marvelous Mexican & Birthday Boy take the awards

words by Rich Partner Leeds Adel 2’s (3) V Harrogate 3’s (0) 1-0 HT “Marvelous Mexican & Birthday Boy take the awards” The sweet smell of success AXE Adel 2’s took on Harrogate at home knowing the last time they played each other, the team sheet included 5 different players who have since changed squads, become injured or left the club. Revenge for their only defeat was the aim despite missing some key figures again Read more…

Social dates for your diary!

With the season back in full swing after the Christmas break that can only mean one thing… time for some more socials, so here’s some dates for your diaries!   March 2nd – Beer Pong! After it’s fantastic success last year the Beer Pong tournament will be returning. Enter teams of 2-4 people for your chance of winning this prestigious tournament. Entry will be £5 a head and will include a drink and a fab Read more…

Adel Men’s 2’s continue winning form with a 6-2 away win at Doncaster

Word by Mr D Madden. An away trip to Doncaster was on the cards for the Adel Men’s 2nd XI, a fixture that had finished 8-0 in favour of Adel, the previous time the two sides had met. However, any complacency was rapidly extinguished by a Holford team talk and rumours, confirmed by the internet (what isn’t now) that Doncaster 2’s didn’t have a fixture. Adel started the game in the usual fashion; dominating possession, Read more…

Jack(son) of all trades….

The weather looks to have intervened and led to training evenings being postponed sadly.  A chance for everyone to rest up, squeeze in a personal gym session or in the case of some members, attend yet another meeting at Adel to continue the good work going on behind the scenes. Most of these meetings involve one club member more than others – to some of you Sam Jackson might just be a team mate, a guy Read more…