JAC Boys assessment dates


Published: Wednesday, 3 February 2010

Posted by Steve Wood  at  10:08 [0 comments]


This message has been received from Phil Thomas with the dates for the boys JAC assessment days. The Girls have yet to be confirmed.

"Hi All, the coaches have spoken!!

The U16/15 groups will work off the dates outlined below with all players attending the sessions.
As competition approaches the group will be reduced to a competition group.
Rob Leighton (U16) and Tom Smith (U15) are young enthusiastic Lead Coaches with past experience of JAC Coaching/Competition and JRPC preparation, they feel confident that all players will enjoy and benefit from what they have planned.

Development Days
Under 15/16 Boys
Sunday 28th February @ Slazengers Hockey Club - 2 - 5pm
Sunday 7th March @ Slazengers Hockey Club - 2 - 5pm
Sunday 14th March @ Wakefield Hockey Club - 2 - 5pm

The U17 Group are lead by Stuart Harrison and Satnam Khela who are both experienced Coaches, taking teams to National Finals, and Coaching National Leagues Teams, both have
experience with JAC Competition, JRPC perparation and HiPAC organisation and expectations.

Development Days
U17 Boys
Sunday 28th February @ Leeds University (Weetwood) 2 - 5pm
Sunday 7th March as above
Sunday 14th March as above
Sunday 21st March, possible addition

Competition Days:
Sunday 28th March U15 & U17 Boys - North East Competition
Sunday 25th April U15/U16/U17 Boys - North East Competition
Sunday 2nd May U15/U16/U17 Boys - North Finals if successful
Sat/Sun 8th/9th May U17 National Finals if North Champions

We are very fortunate to have these Coaches on board plus the Assistant Coaches who are making up the WY Coaching Team.
I hope the players will all enjoy and benefit from the experience and many will go onto bigger and better things.

The current weather situation is leading to rearranged Club League Fixtures, advice from England Hockey is that JAC activity should take priority over Club fixtures so make sure your Club Selectors/Coaches are aware of your JAC commitments.

Finally, if you have not received and completed a JAC Registration Form (ask your coaches for a copy) and complete and take with you to the first Development Session.

Can I ask parents to pay for all sessions in advance by cheque so that Coach do not have to deal with money. Any refunds necessary will be dealt with at the end of the JAC programme.
Cheques made payable to West Yorkshire Hockey Development Group for £22.50

Thank you for your cooperation

Good Luck and success to all.

Cheers
Phil"

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Indoor Hockey on TV


Published: Wednesday, 27 January 2010

Posted by Steve Wood  at  14:36 [0 comments]


The Indoor Hockey Finals are to be featured on Sky Sports this week. The final are to be held at Nottingham for Boys and Girls U16/18 and will show some adult matches also.

Sat: 1pm
Sun: From 3pm to 7pm

We may even see a member of our Girls U16'splaying?

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JUNIOR TRAINING


Published: Saturday, 16 January 2010

Posted by Ian  at  21:00 [0 comments]


Tomorrow’s Junior Training is on!

Not often we can say “thanks to the rain”, but because of last nights downpour Slazenger’s pitch is now playable.

So dust off your sticks, or break out the new one you got for Christmas.

See you in the Morning!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR


Published: Thursday, 31 December 2009

Posted by Steve Wood  at  15:44 [0 comments]


Welcome to 2010

Happy New Year to all our Members.

Please keep in touch with your team captains and team managers with respect to games and training.
Subject to weather conditions:

Monday 4th January 2010 will be the first training session for the juniors U16's.

Training will resume for Men's and Ladies on:

Thursday 7th January - 7pm for 7.30pm for the ladies and 8.45pm start for the Men.

Junior training for all other age groups re-commences on:

Sunday 10th January at:

9.15am - U10/12 - finish at 10.30am

10.15am - all other age groups

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IMPORTANT: SNOW REPORT & FESTIVITIES


Published: Saturday, 19 December 2009

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  15:46 [0 comments]




Unfortunately, the inter-club 7’s planned for today has been cancelled however beer and games as planned in the club at 5pm.

Also due to the weather the Kid’s v Parents tournament planned for tomorrow the 20th is also cancelled but...the ‘fuddle’ is still taking place at the club from 11.30am. All are welcome for snacks/drinks and challenging games!

However the Parents v Kids & Fuddle* in the clubhouse will go ahead from 12 till 2. The Clubhouse will be open from 11.30am. Please bring some food for the buffet - (other than crisps) :)

Have a very Merry Christmas

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IMPORTANT: Girls Wakefield Junior Academy Selection


Published: Thursday, 10 December 2009

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  13:45 [0 comments]


The following girls represented Wakefield’s JDC at the Inter JDC tournament yesterday.  The weather conditions were very challenging to say the least but the girls played very well and won the U13, U15 and U16 tournaments and came 2nd in the U14s.  The majority have been selected to attend the JAC assessment days, the details of which are at the end of this email.

My thanks to Steve and Chris Wood, Sally and Angie Clay who gave up their Sunday to manage/select.  It was very wet and cold but I am sure they would all agree that the girls were great to work with and made up for the awful conditions we had to contend with.  Commiserations to those who did not get through but hopefully they will continue to develop this season and next and try again next year.  All these girls were notified yesterday.

Many thanks also to those above, Norman and the coaches of both Wakefield and Slazenger Hockey Club who have given so much of their time developing these players and making the Wakefield JDC so successful.



U14
Rebecca Jessop
Katie Browne
Sophie Williams
Chloe Bates (GK)
 U15
Erin Weatherstone
Jessica Rudge
Amy Toon (GK)

 U16
Lauren Carruthers
Beth Crowther
Ailish Hendry
Amber Johnson


JAC Assessments
10th January U13/14 Girls at GSAL       10.00-1.00pm          arrive at 9.45am
31st January U15/16 Girls at GSAL       10.00-1.00pm          arrive at 9.45am
31st January U17 Girls at GSAL              1.00-4.00pm          arrive at 12.45am

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IMPORTANT: Boys West Yorkshire Academy Assesment


Published: 

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  13:16 [0 comments]


WYHDG needs your help.

The WYHDG wishes  to invite the players listed below  to attend the Junior Academy Centre (JAC) Assessment Days appropriate to the player’s  birthdate. However the JDC Groups did not keep as good records as had been expected, many players did not complete the Registration Forms, and those Forms that were competed have not been returned to our Administrator Morag Wilkinson. mw.wyhdg@hotmail.co.uk.

All players below ARE INVITED TO ATTEND the JAC Assessment Days. The JRPC Players have been contacted by email but I have already had a number returned as “undelivered” so assume that all need to be contacted.

JAC Assessment Days for the Boys will take place at:

Leeds University Playing Fields, Weetwood, Leeds.LS16 5AU
U14/13 players on 10th January  10.00am – 1.00pm
U15/16 players on 31st January 10.00am – 1.00pm
U17       players on 31st January 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Age for  JAC purposes players are U13(Born in 1997): U14(1996): U15(1995); U16(1994); U17(1993).

When the JRPC sessions start the players move on a year to ….  U15(born in 1996);  U16(1995); U17(1994); U18(1993). In other words an U14 at JAC becomes an U15 at JRPC.

The JAC Assessment Group will include the JRPC players plus the players who attended, and been selected, from the JDC Tournament that have just been completed.

These Assessment sessions are the opportunity for JDC players, players who have not gained recognition previously to be recognised and make the step to a higher level. It could mean that previous JRPC players do not remain at JAC and will need to prove their abilities next year, and JDC players make that step into higher level hockey. A group of players will selected at the Assessment Day to form a Squad of perhaps around 20 players to lead up to the JAC Championships.

Players who take part and are selected for teams in the North JAC Championships will be further selected/invited  from the Competition to join the start of the JRPC programme in June 2010. In our case to the Leeds Pumas JRPC.

The JAC Championships are planned for Sundays 28th March, 25th April and 2nd May, at venues to be confirmed. The U17 team who are North Champions will take part in the National Finals on 8th/9th May.

JAC development Days are currently Sundays 28th Feb; 14th March; 21st March for all age groups though these dates may change and be added to  as a result of Coach, Pitch and Player availability.

Please are asked to confirm they have received this message and indicate whether they will or will not be attending the Assessment Day.

Please reply to phil_g_thomas@hotmail.com

Non participation without a valid reason will indicate that they do not wish to take part in the JAC programme and in turn not wish participate in the JRPC programme that starts in June 2010.

JRPC Players invited:

ALEX FRASER
JACK KITCHEN

JDC Players for JAC Assessment.
Coaches & Players may feel that after the JDC Tournamnet/Assessment that JAC Level competition is beyond them at this stage so non participation will be understood in these circumstances. We do not expect players who have not attended the JDCs to join up now.

U12
Tejura Rowan;
Nicholas Calderley;
Ralph Toon GK;
Luke Gueli;
Aidan Hopkinson;
U13
Matthew Smith;
Issac Fisher;
Robert Fraser;
Matthew Feather;
Robert Cann;

U14
Joseph  Shaw;
Tim Wrigglesworth;
Timothy Hunter;
Robin Brearton;
Peter Bottomley;

U15
Tom Stephenson GK;
Jake Barras;

U16
Daniel Perry;

U17
Tom Stoddard;
Matt Middleton;  


Phil Thomas.
Chair WYHDG.

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Junior Hockey Bleep Test


Published: Monday, 7 December 2009

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  10:46 [0 comments]


If you had not already heard sorry for the late notice but Rich and Sarah intend to run the

Bleep test

Again

Tomorrow

(Monday 7th Dec)

Straight after training at 9pm (hopefully on the pitch this time). Anyone wanting to take part please let whom even is picking up know.

Also if you haven’t already heard about it “Slazenger Junior Hockey” is on Facebook (Many thanks for set up and admin by Andy Fisher). Please become a friend.

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Report: Boys U16's at Slazenger HC


Published: Sunday, 6 December 2009

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  15:25 [0 comments]




Tournament played at Slazenger Hockey Club,  on 6th December 2009

Wakefield B  1-1 Slazenger
Wakefield started strongest, but Slazengers began to dominate.  A scrambled first goal was scored by Wakefield on stroke of half time. Despite early pressure in the 2nd half from Wakefield, Slazengers began to dominate.  Both Robert Fraser and Robin Brearton battled well all afternoon. In the last minute , Jack Kitchen equalised, flicking in to the top right corner. A fair result on the balance of play.

Wakefield A 2-0 Slazengers
Wakefield A were a very strong side but slazengers battled well throughout.   Both wakefield goals were scored in the first half and well taken. Despite being behind slazengers dug deep and  fought to the final whistle. Jack Kitchen cleared twice off the goal line for Slazengers in the second half.  Matt Middleton was resilient in defence striking clearances well. Danny Perry and Jake Barras battled tirelessly up front for slazengers, but were kept at bay by a solid wakefield defence.

from James Stephenson

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Report: Boys U10's at Pocklington


Published: 

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  10:55 [0 comments]


The Team: Emillie Ritchey (GK); Katie Minchella; Harry Buttery; Nick Calderley; Sebastian Lister; Ryan Denton.

Slaz 2 v Airedale B 2
We got off to a shakey start when we conceded 2 goals quickly in the first half despite 2 good chances by Ryan and Nick.  The defence just couldn't make it back and Emillie was left to defend 2 attackers.  However the guys settled into their positions in the second half and seemed to stay more in position and use the space well.  A long corner from Nick in towards the D was collected and converted by Harry with a super slapshot. There were a couple of scarey 16s where the attack managed to intercept and get into our D but Ryan, Nick and Sebastian made some great tackles, Emillie made a some lovely saves and the ball was played back up towards Airedale's D.  The width of the pitch was utilised very well by Katie, Sebastian and Nick and another good pass to Harry on the edge of the D beat Airedale's keeper.

Chapeltown A 0 v Slaz 3
The team kept their form in the second game and again used the space well.  The guys played more self passes in this game as their confidence built up. After a bit of a mess in Chapeltown's D we were awarded our first short.  Pushed in by Harry to Nick the defence were on it and the ball left the area.  However Ryan picked it up in midfield and got it back towards the D to Sebastian.  Some great teamwork between Katie and Seb scored us our first.  Everyone worked really hard in midfield to keep the ball in Chapeltown's half.  The ball was played through on one occasion to an attacker and Emillie made a great one on one save sending the ball back towards midfield.  Sebastian took the ball to the edge of the D and showed great awareness in his pass to Harry who was waiting to slap in another past the keeper.  Harry definately knew where his position was by this time and picked up another lovely pass from Nick to score the third.

Slazenger 2 v York B 3
We knew this game would be tough as York had won their previous games 3-0 and 6-0.  In the first half we seemed to lose the structure a little bit with the defence and midfield chasing the ball again.  York played with at least one attacker up front all of the time and he was free to score 2 past Emillie despite her efforts.  Again great work in midfield passing the ball out wide to Katie and Nick and then in to the D again to Harry who powered in the first. The second half was better and Ryan stuck to that attacker like glue so as not to give him another clear shot at goal.  York had to work hard against us for their 3rd goal and Ryan, Seb, Nick and Emillie all battled hard in our D but eventually York's 3rd crossed the line.  From the restart Nick took the ball towards the D there were some great passes out wide again to Katie and strong tackles by all of the team on the way up and eventually the ball found its way to Harry in the D who took the shot. It was saved by the keeper but he followed up the rebound and beat the keeper.  Great defending by Ryan, Nick and Seb and another great save by Emillie torwards full time kept the score 3-2 to York.

Overall a great day all round.  Can I just say how impressed I was with the team today.  It seems like such a long time ago since we played our first tournament at Halifax in October where we lost every game and only scored one goal.  The kids seem to have improved so much since then and their confidence is coming thick and fast.  Considering they haven't all played together since October they got along really well and played brilliantly together.  Ryan who has only been playing at Slaz for a month or so settled in great, it was like he'd been playing with them for ever.  It was such a joy to be with them and watch them today.

Special thanks to Dean Michella and Mark Calderley today for helping me out.

from Sarah-Jane Ritchey

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Report: Girls U16's


Published: Sunday, 22 November 2009

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  20:24 [0 comments]


Horbury outfit in win hat-trick 

SLAZENGER U16 Girls netted 17 goals and conceeded none as they swept to three wins at the Yorkshire League Hockey tournament played at Harrogate.

Jes Rudge scored the only goal in the openeing game, opening their account with a 1-0 win over Thirsk. The best performance of the day came with a 10-0 thrashing of Leeds B in which Liv White completed a hat-trick. Ailish Hendry, rosie and Nicky scored two apiece and Rudge added another.

The goals were the icing on the cake as Slazenger worked hard across the entire pitch and playing some superb hockey. And the day ended with another impressive victory, this time a 6-0 success against Kirklees. Becky, who was drafted in from the Thirsk team grabbed three, Erin Weatherstone added a brace and Hendry completed the scoring.

Squad: Amy Toon, Heather Bates, Jess Lloyd, Olivia White, Ailish Hendry, Lauren Carruthers, Beth Crowther, Erin Weatherstone and Jessica Rudge.

[from WAKEFIELD EXPRESS]

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Report: Boys U16's


Published: Saturday, 21 November 2009

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  18:11 [0 comments]


Horbury Slazenger U16s put seven past Ben Rhydding But team are on wrong end of seven from Doncaster

THERE were contrasting results from Slazenger U16s' games against Ben Rhydding and Doncaster played at the weekend.

A superb display earned Slazenger a comprehensive 7-0 win over Ben Rhydding with Jack Kitchen completing a hat-trick and Tom Stoddart and Jessica Rudge netting two apiece.


But the result was reversed in the clash with Doncaster who scored seven in the second half.

Despite the defeat, Slazenger are still challenging at the top of the table.

FROM [HORBURY TODAY]

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August 2009 News


Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2009

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  17:33 [0 comments]


Position Vacant (Urgently needs filling!!)

We are short of a team secretary to take charge of our U14 Boys. This does not necessarily require someone with coaching/playing experience. The essential part of the job is to make arrangements to ensure a team attends and is looked after at the six fixtures run by the YYHL through the season by contacting team members/parents e.t.c. Every effort will be made to provide umpiring and coaching assistance on tournament days. Please contact Steve Wood 07802 235805 stevewood17@googlemail.com or Alan Perry 07851034939 aperry@talktalk.co.uk a.s.a.p.

Goalie Training

We have made special arrangements for 4 training sessions for all goalies and anyone wanting to “have a go”. These will take place from 10.00 to 12.00 every Sunday from 6th to 27th Sept (inclusive).


Diary for the 2009/10 season.

With this newsletter you should find a “Diary” for the season. All tournament dates are as communicated by the Yorkshire Youth Hockey League, also we have made early bookings for both pitch and clubhouse therefore other dates should remain unchanged. Additional dates may be added for any further events to be held by either the senior club or ourselves, watch for these on the notice board.


Membership for 2009/10.

All past and new members should find a membership form for next season enclosed. Please return your form with payment to your NEW treasurer John Brearton (before the start of the season would help with administration), if not on first attendance.


Group E-Mail.

This newsletter plus copies of all documents mentioned in this newsletter will be sent to all e-mail addresses we have on file (including some senior club and outside contacts F.I.). If this mail arrives somewhere it is not wanted, or doesn’t arrive where it is, please drop me a mail so I can amend the files to ensure future communication is improved. aperry@talktalk.co.uk


Kit available from the club.

The sale of personalised “Slazenger” Hoodies from the same supplier as previously will continue, as will green socks (the latter being a “stock item”).


Membership Drive/Flyers

New members or indeed anyone wanting to try the excellent game of Hockey are welcome at the club at any time throughout the year. However, the earlier in the season they start the more chance of them progressing to a higher level of play.

Any new starter can experience up to two training sessions f.o.c. You will find a few copies of a flyer with the newsletter (more are available), please use them to help “spread the word” about what your club has to offer.

Can I please make a special plea on behalf of the U10’s and U12’s both Boys and Girls. Although currently we have a membership of around 80 boys and girls we are particular short of players for these teams, so whilst thinking big consider “little”.


U16 Girls Knock-out Cup

Following the separation of club and school competition, an under 15 knockout tournament was introduced in 2002/2003 to cater for the needs of clubs. Open to all affiliated clubs with the added benefit of Plate competition for first and second round losers. It is an 11 a side competition played regionally in the first few rounds and then it extends out to the whole of England. In 2006, the format of the finals changed from a knockout competition to a four team round robin. The competition is a straight knockout format until the quarter finals have been played. The winning quarter finalists go forward to play a four team round robin at one venue over one weekend. This format was established to mirror the type of tournament hockey that would be experienced at international level. This year the “age” at which this competition is being run has changed to U16. Tom White was successful in taking our U15 team to the quarter finals of the plate competition last year and has agreed to manage/coach a team at U16 level this year.


“Change” of events for the festive season

Your committee has suggested a change to the format of events we have run for the past few years around Christmas & New Year. Instead of holding the Parents v Kids tournament in the new year we intend to hold it from 3pm till 5pm on the 13th of December, and follow this with a Christmas Party of a similar format as in the past but starting and finishing slightly earlier. Please offer your feed back/thoughts with regard to this.


Personal equipment.

Slazengers will provide balls, sticks and other training aids to facilitate the coaching sessions. In addition to this, members should bring the following:


For training:

Essential: Shin pads, “Astro” trainers (trainers designed specifically for hockey are available, and are worth investing in), Good size bottle of water or sensible drink, suitable weather protection against sun, rain or cold.

Preferred additions: Gum Shield, lots of energy!


For Tournaments: All of the above are essential, plus more energy and lots of supportive family or friends!

Preferred additions: (Although team shirts are provided) Our recognised strip is green socks and white shorts for Boys, green socks and blue skirts for Girls.

We are more than happy if you wish to train in these colours.


Rule Changes!!: More details here


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Primary School Tournament Success!


Published: Friday, 30 October 2009

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  22:57 [0 comments]





HORBURY St Peter's pupils battled it out to win the annual Slazengers Primary School Hockey Tournament for the second consecutive year. They managed to claim victory in a close game against Netherton J&I School.

Over 80 pupils took part including children from Horbury Primary School, West Bretton Junior and Infants plus three teams from South Leeds. Both boys and girls lined up against each other for the tournament at Slazengers Hockey Club.

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Report: Girls U16's


Published: Friday, 23 October 2009

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  16:36 [0 comments]


Slazenger U16's Girls were in top form and were unlucky not to get a maximum return of three wins at the Yorkshire Hockey League tournament played at Doncaster hockey Club.
The Horbury team dominated in their opening games and Katie Firth's superb goal earned Slazenger a 1-0 win over Hull in the opening fixture.
Amber Johnson netted twice as Slazenger romped to a 4-0 success against Harrogate. Firth and Kate Durrans added their names to the score sheet.
The hosts proved to be the toughest opposition o the day and Slazenger were unlucky not to find the net in a 2-0 defeat.
Squad: Amy toon, Heather Bates, Jess Lloyd, Erin Weatherspoon, Lara Colwood, Amber Johnson, Kate Durrans, Ailish Hendry (c), Lauren Carruthers, Jessica Rudge, Katie Firth.

[FROM WAKEFIELD EXPRESS]

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“Training starts” Dates


Published: Monday, 3 August 2009

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  17:25 [0 comments]


Although included on the “diary” I confirm first training dates:

Sunday 6th September (U10’s Boys & Girls plus U12 Girls 9.15 – 10.30. Followed by U12 Boys plus U14/U16 Girls and Boys 10.15[through gate] – 12.00).

Monday 14th September (U14/U16’s) 19.45 – 20.00 (warm up – off pitch) 20.00 – 21.00 (drills e.t.c. on pitch)

Not on the “diary” but of interest to juniors currently playing senior hockey. Training starts Thursday 27th August;

Ladies 7.30pm till 8.45pm

Men 8.45pm till 10pm.

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May News Junior Section


Published: Monday, 19 May 2008

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  20:47 [0 comments]


I can confirm our out of season Training sessions will take place Sunday 22nd June

They are open to all age groups 10am till noon, cost £2

I trust you all enjoyed the Presentation Day & BBQ last week. Thanks again to those who helped, brought raffle prizes, and all who attended. Oh, and to the weather!!

P.S. Access to the Tennis Courts at Slazenger Social Club is now available by booking at the bar or by phone on 01924 274228 cost £4 per hour per court.

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Club Events Through The Festive Season


Published: Sunday, 25 November 2007

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  17:25 [0 comments]


Christmas Party; Friday 14th December

Starts at 7.30pm with Fun & Games for all the family followed by a disco. Tickets available shortly through the junior section. £1.00 for Children £2.00 for Adults (no food but does include raffle entry). See Gill/Tom at training or Phone Alan 01924 276397

Interclub 7’s; Saturday 22nd December

£5.00 to play and/or food. 12 noon for team selection. Karaoke Disco after. (Poster attached). (See Mat Birkett or Hayley Wood for tickets) Although open to all caution needs to be used for the young colts as all ages are playing.

Boxing Day; 26th December

Senior Challenge Matches
Can the men’s 2nd’s stuff the 1st’s?

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September News


Published: Sunday, 16 September 2007

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  18:31 [0 comments]


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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MORE PHOTOGRAPHS


Published: Friday, 13 July 2007

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  20:02 [0 comments]


Kids vs Parents presentation - As you may well be aware, the presentation afternoon for the Colts took place recently, and although being rained on was a successful day. There are plenty of pictures to look at from the afternoon, and they can be found HERE. Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to all the people whose hard work made it such a success.

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Report: Boys u10's


Published: Monday, 23 October 2006

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  01:31 [0 comments]


Slazenger U10 Boys A The team came away undefeated from the second Yorkshire Youth Hockey tournament of the season, held at Outwood Grange School on Sunday 22nd October. Sam Dransfield was dominant in his central Midfield role for all five of our games. He made good use of both Harry Lumb and Jordan Pickles who were playing wide off him, whilst Sam's brother Ben gave a good contribution in an attacking role. However it was Isaac Fisher the team had to thank for finding the back of our opponents nets on six occasions, the only other Slazenger goal of the day came off the stick of Harry Lumb. Full back Ralph Toon thwarted attempts on our goal in all but one of Slazenger's games, this being the "derby" match against our local rivals Wakefield. In this game Slaz found themselves 2-0 down within the first few minutes but battled back determinedly to force a 2-2 draw. Results for all games: Doncaster 0-0 draw, Bradford B 2-0 win, Slazenger B 0-0 draw, Wakefield 2-2 draw, Chapeltown B 3-0 win. 



Most of the Slazenger U10 Boys B team only started playing hockey within the last six weeks and can therefore be proud of the very respectable account they gave. Both Tim Wrigglesworth and Joe Shaw's confidence whilst on the ball visibly improved during the tournament. Scott Liversedge playing on the left side of midfield found space well, whilst Connor Woodard was solid at the back. Aiden Hopkinson showed what a little experience will do for the other boys games with some very skilful touches as well as lots of energetic runs from midfield. The team started the day strong holding Wakefield to a 0 draw, then did better still in their second game by beating Doncaster 1-0 with a goal from Tim Wrigglesworth. They defended very well in the game against the more experienced Slazenger A team to achieve a 0-0 draw. Bradford B played the game against our B team with of a couple of their strongest A team players in the mix, this advantage showed in the amount of possession they had. Although the defeat may have been inevitable, the score line of 4-1 was a tribute to Slazenger's new boys, the consolation goal being Tim Wrigglesworth's second of the day. Slaz can count themselves unlucky to lose the last game of the day to Chapeltown's B team after a single solo breakaway goal against the flow of play.

Report by Alan Perry

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Report: Slazenger Boys u10


Published: Monday, 25 September 2006

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Tournament played at Outwood Grange School, Sunday 24th September. Slazenger’s U10 Boys A team had a storming start in the first of six Yorkshire Youth hockey league tournaments to be played during the 2006/7 season by winning our first game against Rotherham 3-1. Issac Fisher tapping the ball home for the first after a blistering run by Sam Dransfield from well inside his own half. Minutes later Sam’s brother Ben Dransfield made it 2 when he found space in Rotherham’s D and drove an attempted clearance in to the back of their net. Sam netted the last of our three before Rotherham secured a consolation goal close to the final whistle.


As far as scores are concerned this is where the good news ends. An obviously well experienced team from Bradford HC really turned on the style with a well drilled demonstration of hockey, plus some outstanding individual performances to beat Slaz 4-0. The score line would have been substantially worst without some strong defensive play by Ralph Toon and Jordan Pickles. Due to shortage of numbers in the Kirklees and Doncaster squads the same Bradford players again put in excellent individual performances against us after being “borrowed” by those two sides. Slazengers loosing both games 3-0 and 2-0 respectively. An absolute new comer to Hockey, Connor Thwaite, came close to creating a goal for Slazengers in the game against Doncaster with a long distance strike towards goal which Issac Fisher couldn't quite catch to give it the necessary touch before it crossed the goal line. Slazengers played the final game of the day against Sheffield without one of our stronger players, Sam Dransfield, due to injury. Although not reflected in the score line it was a more closely fought affair. Harry Lumb battled extremely hard in an attempt to break through the Sheffield midfield and take the game into their half with success on a number of occasions, unfortunately none of these resulted in goals for Slaz. The three goals Sheffield managed to put away came after persistent pressure on our defence resulted in free hits and long corners, set pieces which Sheffield converted in to goals.



Slazengers have also entered a B team in the league this season. Last season we started without sufficient players to run two teams but by mid-season we had. Therefore, for this outing, we fielded a team of 5 girls and two boys some of which were playing in their debut tournament. All team members enjoyed the run out and managed to win one out of the four matches they played, this being a 2-0 victory against Chapletown’s B side. Goals scored by Rebecca Jessop and the second from Ellie Spruce or Holly Joyce who stuck the ball together, neither of the Girls sure who stick the ball came off.



Results for the other games were a 1-4 defeat at the hands of Chapletown’s A side, Holly Joyce netting after a fine pass from Ellie Spruce, a 0-3 loss against Halifax, and the last game of the day against Bradford’s B side this was close game that ended 1-2 to our opponents, Rebecca scoring her second goal of the day for Slaz. Despite the results for both A & B teams Slazengers young squad, many of which are new to the sport, can be proud of the performance they produced and look forward to better results as many of them gain experience throughout the season.

Report by Alan Perry

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Slazenger Junior Notable dates


Published: Tuesday, 25 April 2006

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  • March 26th/27th Last Training of season April 5th Pre-AGM Committee Meeting; Club House 7.30
  • April 29th Senior section Presentation; Evening; dinner dance (adults only). 
    • Cedar Court – ring Hayley 07717 341842 for details)
  • May 7th Presentation Day; BBQ from Noon.
    • (Parents v Kids 10am-Noon)
    • May 10th Junior section AGM.
    • Club House 7.30
  • Mid June Family event. (Provisional date 18th)
  • W/C July 24th Intense Hockey “Mini”
  • W/C July 31st Intense hockey Level 1
  • W/C Aug 7th Intense Hockey Level 2
  • W/C Aug 21st Intense Hockey Level 3
  • Sept 3rd Junior Season starts.(Possible social event in place of training).

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Junior Hockey March 06 News


Published: Sunday, 5 March 2006

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Communication.

In a bid to improve communication within the club Steve has built up a database of e-mails we currently have for our membership. This newsletter is the first item to be sent via this route (as well as by “snail mail”). If it has arrived anywhere where it and any future mailings are not wanted please reply to Steve Wood swood@ossett17.freeserve.co.uk Also if anyone would like an address adding to the list then please send mail to Steve or fill in the request within the ticket request slip below.

Presentation Day & BBQ.

We will be holding what has become one of the highlights of our social calendar on 7th May at the club. The format will be the same as in previous years. 10am till noon “Parents v Kids” followed by a BBQ and presentation’s to all age groups. It is important that we know numbers in advance for catering. Tickets are available at training, or from coaches on match days, 4.50 Adults & 2.50 for Children. Alternatively complete and send off the slip below with your payment. Ticket price also includes entry into the raffle (for which prizes would also be gratefully received).


For tickets please send this slip to Alan Perry, 5 Park Grove, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 6EE (01924 276397 alanperry@freenet.co.uk) to arrive by Monday 1st May.

Player of the Year.

Please ensure you give your vote to your team manager. You can only vote for ONE person in your actual age group, and you must not vote for yourself. The person should be the person who you think has given the most to the TEAM this season in both training and playing in matches not just someone who is your friend.

Development of the junior section.

Slazenger’s junior section has seen it’s membermhip almost double in the last 18 months. Whilst these new members are most welcome it has put a strain on our coaching resource. Also for this season we did not foresee the need to enter more teams in the Yorkshire youth hockey leagues, leading to some of our boys & girls who were ready and able missing out on tournament experience. Shortly seven of our coaching assistants are to complete England Hockey’s level 1 coaching course. This should improve the quality of training Slazenger’s can offer it’s junior membership next season. However for us to be able to commit to running more teams next season and therefore give more children match experience we are looking for willing parents to act as team secretaries or assistant secretaries. Please consider putting yourself forward and get involved with your club. It’s not as hard as you may think, and you may even enjoy it!

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Slazengers Hockey Club End of Season Formal


Published: Monday, 7 March 2005

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Slazenger men’s and ladies sections are orchestrating an end of 2004-5 season dinner dance at the Cedar Court Hotel, Wakefield.

Evening Details:
Saturday 16th April, 7:00pm
Three course meal
DJ & Dancing
Adults £25, Sixteen to Eighteens £15
Formal evening wear is expected

Please see Hayley Wood or Mat Birkett for tickets

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North East Regional Qualifiers


Published: Tuesday, 1 February 2005

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Jermane Cockerill (left in the picture) and William Bakes (right in the picture) In the North East Picture



Jermane Cockerill and William Bakes have now been selected to represent the north east of England under 14 hockey. They were selected after months of training and trails up to Durham, Gateshead and Thirsk. The two boys are now looking forward to joining the squad, made up of lads from the north eastern region,.Jermane Cockerill plays for slazengers hockey club and goes to Horbury Specialist Language College, William Bakes plays for Wakefield hockey club and goes to Queen Elizabeth Grammer school. Both lads are now looking forward to the up and coming divisional tournament to be held at Beeston University (Nottingham) this is a four day tournament to be held at the end of march. The squad has already had a team building weekend in Herefordshire which proved very positive with the team winning 2 of the 3 games they played.

Jermane is modeling the rain jacket

Will is modeling the playing top and playing shorts

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Report: Boys U14's


Published: Sunday, 17 October 2004

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This was the U14 first tournament day of the season.

Slazengers set out with three players short but still turned out with the hope of borrowing players. We did manage to borrow players from both Leeds and Doncaster, thanks to all those lads. We also had three new players Aled, Robert and Adam all of whom have only being playing a matter of weeks, but they held their own and played well.

Slazengers pulled well together with lots of positive encouragement from their Captain Jermane Cockerill in midfield. Slazenger’s only goal of the tournament came from a well worked piece of work by Kayleigh Ventom to leave Alex cook to tap the ball home into the net. Tessa Downs had a great game in goals and Philip Midgley over came a nasty knock on the ankle to complete the last game and again worked well.

Slazenger’s final results for the day were that we won one, lost one, and drew one.

Please Note: Junior Hockey coaching sessions, Sunday 10 till 12 contact Steve Wood 01924 279351

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Report : Boys U10


Published: Sunday, 26 September 2004

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Competing in the Yorkshire Youth Hockey League; Held at Huntington School, York. Sunday 26th September 2004.

The start of the first of five tournaments planned for the 2004-2005 season was delayed due to the late arrival of the facilities key holder.

Slazenger’s start this season playing in the lower of three leagues, our team of three Boys and two Girls (we are desperate to recruit more Boys to the side) been made up to the necessary six with the help of players gratefully borrowed from Chapeltown or Wakefield. Our opponents on the day were reduced to four teams with the absence of Thirsk.

The first game was against Harrogate who were a strong team that our inexperienced players, suffering from the lack of the strong defensive strength of the absent Ailish Hendry, found it very difficult to defend against. The result being a resounding 5-0 defeat.

In our second game, against Ben Rhydding B, although the team began to come together and find more shape, even putting together a chance or two on goal. Again our competition proved too strong scoring four goals, the first of which came from a shot from outside the D, rebounding off of our post into the path of their attacker (but they all count). Final score 4-0 to Ben Rhydding B.

Slazenger’s started our third game against Chapeltown in a much more positive manner, putting our opponents under pressure from early in the game. This pressure bringing a goal in the first few minutes scored by Daniel Perry after all our attacking players had seen a touch of the ball inside the Chapeltown D. They were quick to come back at us, until an attack on our goal was thwarted by the umpires whistle when Slazenger’s Issac Fisher was struck in the chest by a ball unintentionally flicked up off a Chapletown stick. We were soon back on the attack ourselves though, Daniel again managing to force a goal after another goal mouth scramble. Chapeltown popped in a consolation goal near the end of the eight-minute game with some neat “brake-away” play involving Joshua, a playing we had “borrowed” earlier in the tournament. Final score 2-1 to Slazengers.

In our final game against York B a third girl, Sophie from Chapletown made up the numbers off our team. We began in the same attacking style and again found ourselves one nil up early in the game. With players committing to attack we were vulnerable to any York break, but half way through the game Issac turned one of this breaks into a goal for Slazengers by driving the length of the pitch, a terrific effort from the six year old. After a final successful tackle on the edge of York’s D Daniel was on hand to pick up the loose ball and force through from the right wing, along the goal line and finish the move with a reverse stick push into the net. The final score of 2-0 could have been 3 when Heather Bates was ideally positioned in front of goal at the end of a pass when the full time whistle blow.       
Slazenger’s result of two wins and two defeats will depend on other teams results but will probably see us remain in the third division for the next tournament on the 31st October.

Slazenger Junior Hockey are keen to recruit new members. Training is held on Sunday 10am till 12 noon at Slazenger sports and social club in Horbury (Address on Main Web Page).

Team on photo attached to e-mail; Front row left to right Chloe Bates, Issac Fisher, Heather Bates. Back row left to right Daniel Perry, Jake Barras.

October, we are not charging new prospective members for coaching, and are running our annual “Bring a Buddy Month

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Yorkshire U14 Qualifiers


Published: Wednesday, 26 May 2004

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CALLED UP FOR YORKSHIRE

After months of hard work and trials Gareth Ventom (left in picture) Jermane Cockerill (right in picture) have been honoured by being selected to play in Yorkshire County hockey teams.

Both lads are members of Slazenger's hockey club.
Gareth has been selected for the Yorkshire under 15
Jermane has been selected for the Yorkshire under 14

Junior hockey sessions are at Slazenger's hockey club are on Sunday mornings 10 till 12 if you feel like having a try at getting to where these lads have managed to go.

Please contact Steve wood at 01924 279351

or email him at swood@osset17.freeserve.co.uk

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Report: Boys U14's


Published: Wednesday, 26 November 2003

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Slazenger U14's enjoyed mixed fortunes in their games against Leeds, Rotherham and Bradford but there were a number of fine performances.

The side beat Leeds 4-0 with Rich Hutchins, Gareth Preston and Ester Hill outstanding with some fine teamwork from Laura Simmons and Laura Teadale on the right wing.

Slazengers were beaten 3-1 by a good rotherham side in their second match. It was a spirited performance by Slazenger, notably Ian Hedges and Ester Hill, who were onlu beaten by two late goals.

In their final game, Slazenger were beaten 6-0 by Bradford - a strong team with a lot of firepower. Debutaunts Harriot white and Michael Staweck played well with encouraging displays from Laura Frudd and goalkeeper Sarah Pollard.

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