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…
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.
Following a fine performance to open the season on Saturday, Leeds Adel Ladies’ 1st XI were keen to test themselves further. A midweek fixture against North Prem side York Ladies, an ambitious side with hopes of national league hockey was a perfect fixture in which to make this test. The game started at a blistering pace, Adel retained possession for three minutes before York were able to touch the ball, quick passes and fluid movement Read more…
With the busy summer hockey schedule over, the attention of Leeds Adel Ladies’ 1s turns to preseason and the upcoming league season. The team have ambitions for the season ahead having entered cup competitions, needed some tough friendliest for preparation. Local rivals Ben Rhydding, the only team to claim victory against the 1st team at AWMA on the new pitch, were worthy opponents. Leeds Adel prepared a very different looking side to that which finished Read more…
The 2015 Leeds Adel Mixed Summer League closed off yesterday with finals night. Under a beautiful clear sky, semi final 1 saw Leeds Adel (Black) defeated by Ben Rhydding 7-3. In semi final 2 Leeds Adel (Orange) defeated Leeds 5-3. The two winners progressed to the final, the game a very close affair with both teams exchanging the lead throughout. Ben Rhydding eventually securing the trophy with a narrow 6-5 victory. The Leeds Adel Summer Read more…
England Hockey have announced a new umpire course to be made available for anyone who wishes to attend. The level one course is open to anyone and will enable participants to umpire higher level club games, and potentially become part of the Yorkshire Neutral Scheme. It will help participants to understand all the new rules and how they should be applied. The cost of this course is £50, and the qualification doesn’t expire, so Read more…
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