Hockey Fest and Beer Festival!

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

Coaching and umpiring courses

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&sectionTitle=Find+a+Course%2FWorkshop Engaging Games for Children Read more

Club update

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

Summer update

Most of you will have already been playing in the summer league hockey at Adel or be ready for the start of the mens summer league shortly.  Traditionally, hockey was always a winter sport but with the switch to astroturf hockey is now very much a sport for all seasons.  Ladies summer league has been successfully up and running throughout May and June, mixed summer league started this week and fitness levels have been maintained Read more

Back to hockey and a way to get free match fees…

Once again we are going to be running “Back” (or Intro) to Hockey sessions this summer at Leeds Adel Hockey Club. We need a big push from everyone in the club to email their mates, AND spread this around social media. Back to Hockey is free, and will run from 6.30-7.30pm at Adel for 8 weeks from Wednesday 5th July onward. See attached poster, we really need every member to share this poster around their work Read more

FATHERS DAY WEEKEND AT ADEL

Making plans for Fathers Day weekend? Look no further than Adel Sports & Social Club as we have a three days of fantastic events to keep you entertained! FRIDAY QUIZ NIGHT – From 7pm Hosted by resident quizmaster Richard Poll, come down with family and friends to test your general knowledge. Places can be booked here. SATURDAY ADEL MINI-FESTIVAL – From 6pm Featuring and eclectic mix of local artists, a night of great music, food Read more