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The Woollen Jacket escapade… (Mens 2’s vs Tadcaster) by Edd Holford

The week started with one of life’s great conundrums, presented by Mr Andrew Archibald Boag, in the team’s highly tactical Whatsapp group. “Which of my woollen garments is befitting of my very important ‘business casual’ dinner? The team were then presented with two dashing outfits to choose from, shown below. Mr Boag specifically requested club feedback on his outfits, so feel free to let him know – I think he wore the quior boy outfight Read more…

By SamJackson, ago

Mens 4s at Boston Spa

Adel Mens 4s travelled to Boston Spa on Saturday in a top of the table clash – with both teams boasting 100% records, something had to give. Captain Sam feared the worst on Friday night, as the whatsapp messages flooded in from what appeared to be a less than ideal pre-match preparation program, naturally involving more than a few beverages from a cohort of the squad. He need not have worried since the team arrived Read more…

By Sam Ellis, ago

763 Days and Out

  It’s fair to say that Leeds Adel Ladies’ 1st XI have been on quite a journey in recent seasons, breaking records and claiming some rather impressive statistics. 763 days since their last home league defeat they welcomed Brooklands Poynton to Church Lane on a beautiful quintessentially British autumnal day. Both teams started well and rather than wait for the game to settle into any rhythm, both teams enjoyed some early chances. Adel held a Read more…

By Sam Ransley, ago

Adel Men’s 1s v Hull Uni 1s

Big Ben’s men hit the M62 to one of the nicer parts of Yorkshire in Hull this Saturday. Not only did they get to visit the city of culture, they had the privilege of playing against some of the countries most fine academics in Hull University. However…upon arrival in D’ull, Adel were left bewildered regarding changing facilities and decided to have an early team talk in the sun out of the front of the sports Read more…

By Hemmo777, ago

1, 3, ADEL!

It was a relatively early start for the 4s this week as we headed out to Cleckheaton to see if we could continue our winning streak. A huddle to start and our most unsuccessful ‘sticks in’ yet that earnt the captain DOD for yelling ‘1, 3, ADEL’ leaving everyone, especially, myself, confused and apparently unable to count. We started well, and it quickly became apparent that we would dominate this match. Having said that, it Read more…

By hannahfisk, ago

LEVEL 1 UMPIRE COURSE

Heads up for anyone interested in doing an umpire course, the next one I can find is at Sheffield Hallam HC, Abbeydale on the 27th Nov. Details, registration and other courses can be found here. The cost of the workshop is £50 and is a full day.  It is aimed at those looking to umpire lower level games for their clubs, schools or universities and is the second step on the Umpire Development Pathway. Guidance and Read more…

By Greg Hilton, ago