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New rules to be introduced throughout the 11-a-side game

In late 2014, FIH announced some changes to the Rules of Hockey. These changes included the incorporation of the FIH Tournament Regulations that relate to a) breaking early at a penalty corner b) the two minute green card and c) the use of the stick above the shoulder. Whilst the new Rules will be introduced formally on 1st July, England Hockey will permit them to be used immediately in any non formal competition wherever all Read more

By Greg Hilton, ago

Ladies 2s wrap up the title in front of home crowd

Report courtesy of Mark Powley With promotion already secured a few weeks before, the ladies 2s knew that a win in either of their last two games would be enough to also secure the title. A home game against Hull gave them the opportunity to do this with a game to spare and avoid a potential nail-biting last match against their nearest rivals from Bridlington. A big crowd of nervous parents, partners, pets and mens Read more

By Laura S, ago

Lincoln 1st XI v Leeds Adel 1st XI

Lincoln 1st XI 1:3 Leeds Adel 1st XI Part 4 of 4: Now we play the waiting game Following on from the disappointing result away at Grimsby the Oranje took to their second long away trip in successive weeks against mid-table side Lincoln. The Adel outfit were looking to avenge their costly defeat earlier in the season in addition to wanting to finish on a high. Mayhew had organised the side aboard the so-called Banter Bus, however by Read more

By Mark Powley, ago

Ladies 4s claim the Division in style!

After a whirlwind few weeks, with losing an easy match, knowing we have secured the top spot with games to spare and a few Saturdays of no hockey anyways, we were happy to have some fun on the wind exposed pitch in Keighley. The final game- Leeds Adel Ladies 4s vs Airedale Ladies 2s. They had big hitting blocking defenders, we had alot of midfielders running laps up and down the pitch. They had 2 Read more

By Fathima Patel, ago