This past weekend will probably go down in history as one of the busiest ever for representative teams from Leeds Adel HC. At the last count 17 teams donned the orange shirts and went into battle against a variety of opposition in league games, friendlies, social fixtures, under 10 matches in the YYHL, national EH mixed cup competitions and by the end of the weekend there were some tired and weary bodies, sore heads but Read more…
words by Phil Bayford On a weekend seemingly full of Adel vs Brigg matches across the club, the mens 2nd XI took on theirs. After watching a magnificent performance from the Ladies 2s the boys were inspired and a short warm up was plenty of time to get in gear. Early goals from Carter and Bayford set the tone as Adel dominated the opening exchanges. A strong press and ever rotating front line ensured their Read more…
Boston Spa 1’s 0 – Leeds Adel 2’s first choice XI 5 Venue: Pallekele, Nr. Ben Rhydding, Nr. the Beach On the new pitch! Words by R Partner. The Men’s 2 set off for an away fixture to nearby rivals Boston Spa, home to the British library for those who studies before google! Rumors that they had a new pitch were soon dispelled when Boston Spa turned out not to be Ben Read more…
Apparently tradition has it at Adel that if all the mens teams or ladies teams win on the same Saturday, the President is required to buy a round of drinks for every hockey member in the bar at the time the last result comes in. On Saturday, current President, Ian Phillips will have been mightily relieved that we set up a mens 6th team a few weeks back although by the time they had finished Read more…
As the sun set over Adel Hockey Club the mighty 3s rocked up needing a win to keep the momentum going from last week. Ginger Tom Scott arrived with an uncharacteristic energy, presumably excited by the arrival of Sam Jackson, another potential friend to add to the zero he’d made since coming to Leeds. Sam led an unnecessarily intense warm-up, leading the team for 10 quick laps around the car park which didn’t go down Read more…
In the second instalment of our meet the committee series of blogs, to try and help club members get to know the committee and the role they perform, this weeks committee member in the hot seat is Honorary President and Life Member, Ian Phillips. 1. Name – Ian Phillips 2. Role at Adel – Honorary President, Mens Fixture Secretary and 5th team legend 3. What is best part of doing that role, and what is Read more…