Outnumbered Leeds Adel Mens 3s Setup A Record Day At Church Lane

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

Player tracking…

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

Brooklands Edge Out Leeds Adel in 10 (maybe 11) Goal Thriller

  For years now, supporters and pundits alike have discussed and debated whether the magic of the cup has been lost. When it comes to the EH Mixed Trophy, the magic, beauty and romance has never been in question. From the start of the season, players across the country have checked the England Hockey website with stalkerish tendencies, eagerly awaiting the first round draw. Having drawn local minnows Harrogate last year, Adel may have assumed Read more

Leeds Adel HC 1st XI 3 : 2 University of Leeds 1st XI

Words by Paul Lewis This game was the first of two successive local derbies at home for Adel Men’s 1st XI and attracted special interest, switched to an early Sunday start to avoid crowd trouble and for the benefit of worldwide TV audiences. And for the second week running the team were grateful for the hard work of volunteers from all sections of the club clearing snow from the pitch, ensuring that this fixture could Read more

Ladies 4s back in action

Ladies 4s were back in action this weekend against Slazengers 4s. Despite the midweek snowfall and the Adel pitch being under snow, Slzaengers were waiting for us at the icy 10:30am push back start time. Good play from everybody all round, lots of possession by Adel. Pam’s 2 goals from penalty corners, a fancy trademark reverse stick shot into the goal by Amy Fearn and a brilliant shot from top of the D by German Read more