Report: Mens 1st XI (3) vs Richmond Mens (4)


Published: Sunday, 30 September 2007

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Slazenger’s Men’s 1st’s failed to capitalise on a strong performance the previous week and went down 4 - 3 to Richmond Men’s 1st XI, and only have themselves to blame.

The game was littered with indiscipline throughout and the Slazenger’s player’s inability to control their emotions inevitably led to the loss. Richmond took the lead through a penalty stroke only for Slazenger’s to show the sort of game they are capable of to hit back with 2 quick goals, Mark Swindon converting a penalty stroke and Rich Hutchins finishing well after a flowing move.

The indiscipline began to surface though with Slazenger’s players beginning to concentrate more on the umpires decisions rather than their own game and went in at the half 3-2 down. The second half began much as the first had ended; Slazenger’s failing to make any impact on the game and Richmond happy to sit back with no real threat being posed. Slazenger’s were reduced to ten men when Ivan Wood saw yellow and were lucky not to be reduced further, a number of players were walking a very thin line by the end of the game.

Richmond added a fourth half way through the half and with Rich Hutchins grabbing his second towards the end, a neat individual goal which showed the talent which Slazenger’s posses. Richard Whawell took the man of the match award on his return to the club after a few seasons away. Slazenger’s are at home to City of York II next week and will certainly hope to produce a vastly improved performance, something they are more than capable of.

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Report: Ladies 3rd XI (2) vs Acomb 2nd (2)


Published: Sunday, 23 September 2007

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Slazengers started the game as they meant to go on and kept the ball in possession for most of the first half. 2 unlucky strikes by Ailish Hendry prevented Slazengers from scoring in the first half. Unfortunately Acomb took advantage of a break and scored once in open play then again from a short corner just before the half time whistle.

Second half was much better for Slazengers who prevented Acomb scoring again with some good defending from Julie Finch and great defensive play in the middle by Julie Bacon and Kerry Rolin. Slazengers worked as a team moving the ball up the pitch and scored their first goal from an open play shot be Fi Secker. Again Slazengers kept position of the ball and Helen Ramshaw scored from a short corner in the last 5 minutes of play.

A good result from Slazengers in their first game of the season. Player of the game went to Kerry Rolin who was by far the best player on the pitch.

Helen Ramshaw

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Report: Mens 1st XI (8) vs Durham City 1st (2)


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Slazengers Mens I kicked off their North Hockey league Division 2 EAST campaign with a well deserved 8-2 victory away at Durham City Mens I.

The first half was a tight fought affair with both teams having chances before Richard Hutchin's shot rebounded off the post for it to find Ben Graham ready to tap in.

The second half was much more open with Slazengers playing good hockey in all areas of the pitch creating a number of chances. Richard Hutchins grabbed a couple either side of a Durham goal and Mark Swinden converted a penalty stroke to make it 4-1. Ben Graham's second came at the end of a flowing team move which went the full length of the pitch and Hutchins completed his hat-trick shortly after.

It wasn't all plain sailing though as Slazengers found themselves down to nine men for a period, Jonny White received a yellow for a particularly bad challenge and Paul Wiper also saw yellow for something slightly less conspicuous.

Durham pulled one back but Slazengers still continued to dominate, Graham completed his hat trick and was denied a fourth after the Durham goalkeeper threw his stick and gloves across the goal to prevent the easiest of tap ins. A move that saw him receive a yellow card, Mark Swinden converted the resulting penalty flick for his second of the game.

Ben Graham took the man of the match award with Chris Wood and Jimmy Swinden being involved in most of the build up play throughout the game.

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September News


Published: Sunday, 16 September 2007

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Fees are now due, for your convenience, the fee form is online. You can download it to fill in off this link here.
There is also a message from Alan to all Juniors:

Attention all U14’s

(Pitch availability allowing) we intend to organise a full pitch game for U14’s (Boys and Girls) immediately after training on the 9th September, probably to finish around 1pm.

Attention all experienced U12 (year 7) Boys

This game is also open to you! We do not currently have a full squad of U14 boys and would like to give you the opportunity of playing at this level please feel free to join us.

Attention all Adult volunteers OR would-be one’s

Steve has been asked by a few of you to explain the rules of the game. For this game Steve is planning to stay pitch side and give you this opportunity. Please make yourself available to listen and hopefully learn some of the basics.

Regards Alan.

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Hockey Coaching Course


Published: Saturday, 1 September 2007

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A Level 1 Hockey Coaching Assistant course is being run at Parklane College, Halifax on the below dates:

Sunday 7th October 9.30am – 5.00pm

Sunday 14th October 9.30am – 5.00pm

Sunday 21st October 9.30am – 1.30pm

For more information, please email Rachael.jones@englandhockey.org or on 07718 980514.

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