First up we have Phil Bayford in the 3rd XI game.. 6.8km covered, 49:09 mins moving, 7:11km/h average pace, max speed 2:52 km/h tracking a visit to the bushes as well… and the game before, Giles Primmer sadly dispelling the rumour he can only play down the wing! 5.3km Distance covered 40:06 Moving Time 7:34/km average pace, max speed 2:00 km/h
Following on from the mens and ladies 1s massive score difference wins earlier in the day, the pressure was on L4s to win…. A full team of 15, countless sideline supporters, John Fearn and Colin Shields providing their fatherly shouting encouragement and coach Ashley Hardaker in the dug out…we were set for battle. Of course car parking issue delayed the start of the match to no ones surprise. But at least the sun was shining! Read more…
Words by Paul Lewis Leeds Adel HC 1st XI 9 : 2 Leeds HC 5th XI “You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream the farther you get” – Michael Phelps (just the 22 Olympic Medals). Following the shellacking dished out by the Ladies 1st XI the Men’s 1st XI third home fixture in a row saw them rack up their biggest win of the season against struggling Leeds Hockey Club. In Read more…
Leeds Adel welcomed Slazengers to Church Lane for the noon fixture. The league suggested that this may be a formality, however recent good performances by Slazengers against title rivals Halifax and Ben Rhydding, suggested this could be a tricky encounter. The game started at a pace which would suit Adel, fast paced exchanges showed Slazengers were not to be underestimated, whist chances went begging for the Adel attack, McCall would be tested for the worthiness Read more…
Leeds Adel Mens 3s took to the pitch for the early push back on Saturday looking to make ammends for the loss earlier in the season against Doncaster. A beautiful fresh day, everyone was glad to be back playing hockey rather than watching the weather forecast. Despite the early hour, Adel’s ten men were alert from the first whistle, Bayford marking his return to league action converting a short corner in the very first minute. Read more…
Ever wondered how far you’ve run during a game? Well I’ve tried out some technology today which will tell you! It’s a small GPS tracking device. The aim is to spread this around the club and get various men and ladies trying it out. The coaches can then decide if it shows anything useful or not! Fairly steady win for the Mens 2s todays and I only covered 3.8km with a max pace of 4.20 Read more…
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