The new season began in earnest at the weekend with a full complement of games for our 10 senior sides. Well that should have been the case but sadly the ladies 4s and ladies 5s opposition from Harrogate and Slazengers were unable to raise teams and cried off late in the day. Whilst the three points for the walkover victory are some consolation, both teams would prefer a competitive game of hockey and they therefore Read more
Following last years perfect season the Mens 1st team returned to the North hockey leagues after a 5 season hiatus and had been handed a tough opening fixture against Sheffield Hallam 2nd team who finished second last season. The game started at a frenetic pace and at high quality, a stark contrast to most of the games last season. Adels strong forward line of Harris, Moorhouse, Purdy, Ball, Stroomer and Watkins pressed high and created Read more
As the first games are upon us this coming weekend – we would both like to take this time to introduce ourselves. We are Tom Beale and Gabrielle Nusenbaum, the men’s and ladies club captains for this season. As our Chairman Mark states, we’ve not just enjoyed success on the pitch, but many other positive changes away from it – and that’s why we’re both so pleased to have been undertaken these roles. Many of Read more
This weekend sees the first league games for most sides (other than the ladies 3s who were quick out the blocks last weekend). If you can pop down before your game or stay after to support other teams it really does make a difference. This is also the first time that both our firsts teams are playing together in same season in north leagues! At home we have 10:30 Ladies 3s vs Canalside Terriers 1 Read more
Most of you will be up to speed with the pre season plans for the hockey club with fitness training, summer league and the eagerly awaited September fixtures where pre-season friendlies will be a chance to assess whether all that summer activity has paid off. There are also a couple of other events at AWMA that you may want to attend although perhaps the 2 events are somewhat counter-productive. Firstly, the annual beer festival organised Read more
As we enter the 2nd week of the Ladies Hockey World Cup, many of you will be keenly following the progress of former Adel junior Suzy Petty (number 11) in the England midfield. Whilst Alex Danson, Maddy Hinch and the other Rio gold medallists grab the headlines, Suzy has put in some serious running in the midfield engine room when given pitch time and with the possibility of 4 games in the next 7 days Read more