Over the last few years we have usually had to wait until the business end of the season to see Adel crowned with silverware, as 6 promotions in 3 seasons will testify. This year, the trophies have started to arrive before the league season has even begun with success for both the mens and ladies first teams on Saturday. I am sure there will be more in depth and detailed write ups in due course Read more
A warm welcome to the new season to all current, new and past members of Leeds Adel HC. This will be my fifth season as Chairman of Leeds Adel HC and over the last four seasons the considerable success on the pitch has been the result of a lot of hard work by a sterling group of club members off the pitch. Last season saw success on the pitch for several of our league sides, Read more
Many of you will have been finding a variety of ways to maintain your fitness levels over the summer months in anticipation of starting the new season in September in tip top condition in order to steal a march on our opposition. This might have been a few games of summer hockey, a run in the park, increased attendance at the gym and the odd round of golf. Some of our members have developed an Read more
By sheer coincidence, this years Adel Beer Festival organised by the cricket section will be on the weekend of 1st to 3rd September in the club house with a host of other entertainment and activities. This nicely coincides with the start of season Hockey Fest event and whilst I am sure everyone will have been working hard on their fitness levels throughout August, a couple of well deserved pints in the clubhouse will give you Read more
If anyone is interested in any of these course please contact Paul Lewis for coaching and Jim Cockburn for the umpiring ones. Please find below a list of current coaching and umpiring courses/workshops that are being delivered in the Yorkshire and Humberside region. Coaching 08-Aug: UKCC England Hockey Session Coach – University of Leeds 05-Sep: Engaging Games for Children – Hymers College 10-Sep: Introduction to Hockey Coaching – Slazenger HC http://www.englandhockey.co.uk/courses.asp?section=2031§ionTitle=Find+a+Course%2FWorkshop Engaging Games for Children Read more
Traditionally, the summer months were often the down season for hockey players allowing people to go off and play cricket or golf, visit foreign places or just have a break from the game. The switch to astro has seen this situation almost reverse with the pitch at Adel being used more in the summer months than in the winter. Summer leagues have been running since April and the pitch continues to help generate further funds Read more
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