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Adel Juniors represented at England Hockey JRPC

Following our post last week celebrating the strength and depth of the Junior section at the club, we’d like to congratulate the following players on completing a successful Junior Regional Performance Centre programme where our club was represented throughout the 4 age groups. JRPCs provide regular training sessions where players will receive high level coaching on all aspects of hockey from JRPC coaches, with additional input from England Hockey’s Centrally Contracted Coaches (CCCs). U18 James Pellow Ed Read more

By Mark Powley, ago

Adel Ladies Lift North Challenger Cup

Early September normally means one thing for hockey players, rain! As Adel Ladies 1s headed to Halifax for the annual North Challenger Cup, the sky was overcast, the rain bounced from the windscreens and the trees rustled in the wind. 2014 Challenger Cup had been somewhat of a double edged sword for Adel. Having remained unbeaten through the group stages, they were unable to progress to the final following a costly last match draw with Read more

By Sam Ransley, ago

Season Opening Social

Cops and Robbers! The first social of the year will be a true test of pre-season fitness and endurance with the Otley run on Saturday 19th September. After a full day of fixtures the first beer will be in the club bar before moving onto Woodies etc. Girls have requested to be the Cops so by default the guys get the easy costume of a stripy shirt and swag bag! Start time 6pm sharp at Read more

By Greg Hilton, ago

Ladies 2s off to a flying start as experience replaces youth

The ladies 2s started their 2015-16 campaign with a strong performance against Harrogate 2s who they will play against in the league this season following promotion last year.  Whilst the core of the squad has been retained, the loss of three talented juniors to the first team could potentially have left the team short of pace in key areas of the pitch but the experience of Tina Parson and Rachel Barson stepping down from the Read more

By Mark Powley, ago

Men’s 1st XI v Ben Rhydding 2nd XI

Leeds Adel Men’s 1st team took to the field for the first time ahead of the 2015-16 season in a friendly against local side Ben Rhydding who will play in the league above them this year. Ben Rhydding had brought a youthful but talented side who provided the opportunity for Adel’s 1s to stretch their legs ahead of the league opener in two weeks time. Adel had a fresh look themselves, with no fewer than Read more

By Mark Powley, ago

Junior section goes from strength to strength

The junior section has grown year on year and the boys had a record turnout last night, which bodes well for the future of the club. We’ve already seen some great juniors come through and play in the ladies 1st XI so it’s great to see so many boys and girls playing on Friday nights. If any adult players fancy coming along to help out then you’d be more than welcome.

By Greg Hilton, ago