For the whole of March, we’re switching things up at Lions Senior Training!
We’ve decided to pause our usual drills + scrimmage format and instead run a full Open Scrimmage session from start to finish. That means more game time, more touches of the puck, and plenty of fast‑paced hockey.
✅ £5 per player per session ✅ 2 netminders each week ✅ 1.5 hours of non‑stop scrimmage
We’re looking for players who want to jump in, get some good ice time (well… wheels time 😉), and enjoy competitive but friendly hockey — all at a low cost throughout March.
If you’re free, fancy extra game time, or just want to keep sharp, come down and join us!
📩 Drop us a DM 📧 Or email info@lionsihc.co.uk to get involved
Our Under 12s session is the perfect next step for young players who have already grasped the basic skills learned in our Under 8s and Under 10s sessions and are ready to take their inline hockey to the next level.
This session focuses on developing: 🏒 Stronger skating skills 🏒 Puck control and passing 🏒 Shooting technique 🏒 Positioning, teamwork, and game play
✅ Full equipment is required for this session, as players will be working at a higher intensity and learning more advanced hockey skills in a structured environment.
The Under 12s session is designed to prepare players for competitive inline hockey, build confidence, and continue their progression within Lions Inline Hockey Club.
📍 Ardwick Sports Centre 🕖 Mondays | 7:00 – 8:00pm
If your child is ready for the next challenge and loves the game, this is the session for them 🏒💛 Get in touch via DM or email info@lionsihc.co.uk to find out more or to join the squad!
Looking for a fun, friendly way to get your child into hockey? Our Monday Under 8s training session is perfect for all children aged 8 and under, as well as beginners of any ability who want to learn the basics of the sport.
Each session focuses on simple, fun skill-based drills to help children build confidence while learning: 🏒 Basic skating 🏒 Stick handling 🏒 Passing and shooting 🏒 Teamwork and game awareness
No equipment? No problem! We can provide everything your child needs to get started with basic equipment, so there’s nothing stopping them from giving it a go.
✅ First 2 sessions are FREE ✅ Just £30 per month after that
This session is designed to help our youngest Cubs progress towards playing in the UKIHF Under 8s League, with a clear pathway into our Under 12s training sessions as they grow and develop.
📍 Ardwick Sports Centre 🕕 Mondays | 6:00 – 7:00pm
Come along, have fun, make new friends, and fall in love with hockey 🏒💛 Get in touch via DM or email info@lionsihc.co.uk to find out more or to join the squad!
Lions Inline Hockey Club is actively looking for netminders to join our growing club and help support both junior and senior hockey across the North West and the UK.
This season, Lions have been fortunate to have four netminders, ranging in age from 8 years old to players in their 40s. However, due to injuries, work, and personal commitments, we’ve faced increasing difficulty filling the nets across league games and training sessions over the last few months.
💪 Going Above and Beyond
Recently, our Senior netminder James and our Under 14s netminder have been stepping up massively:
Covering double sessions on Tuesday nights (over 3 hours)
Still attending their own age‑group sessions on Thursdays and Sundays
Playing their own game days
And even helping out two other clubs when needed
That’s a huge workload for just two goalies, and it highlights a bigger issue — this isn’t just a Lions problem. Clubs across the North West and the UK are struggling for netminders, and without them sessions can’t run and the sport can’t grow.
🏒 What We’re Looking For
We’re welcoming:
Brand‑new netminders who want to try the position
Returning goalies looking to get back into the sport
Current goalies wanting extra roller time
You can train with us for one or more of our six weekly sessions, held at:
Ardwick Sports Centre
North West Roller Sports Rink
📌 No experience? No problem. We have full goalie kit available to borrow, making this a perfect opportunity to try the position with no upfront cost.
📅 Training Opportunities
Lions currently run:
2 sessions on Mondays
1 session on Thursdays
2 sessions on Sundays
If you can’t make those days, still get in touch. Other clubs are also looking for help, and we’re more than happy to:
Match you with sessions that suit your availability
Put you in touch with the right club, even if that’s not Lions
This is about clubs working together, not competing, to strengthen netminding across the region and beyond.
🌍 Why This Matters
Netminders are vital to inline hockey at every level, from Juniors to Seniors. Right now, goalie numbers are low across the UK, and there has never been a better time to step into one of the most important and rewarding positions in sport.
If you’ve ever thought about playing in goal — now is the time.
📩 Get in Touch
Interested, curious, or just want more information?
👉 Drop us a DM 👉 Or email info@lionsihc.co.uk
Even if you’re not based in the North West, contact us — we’ll do our best to connect you with teams and sessions anywhere in the UK.
Let’s work together to grow the game and support the players who protect the crease 🥅🦁
Looking for a fun, exciting way for your child to get into Inline Hockey? Our Lion Cubs Monday Night sessions are the perfect place to start!
📍 Ardwick Sports Centre 🗓 Every Monday Night
⏰ Session Times
Under 8s: 6:00 – 7:00pm
Under 12s: 7:00 – 8:00pm
🐾 Under 8s – Learning Through Fun
Our Under 8s session is designed for all beginner players, whatever their age or experience.
Perfect for first‑time players
Welcoming older beginners who want to learn the basics
Great for our youngest Cubs (ages 4–6)
Our coaches focus on teaching:
Skating
Stick handling
Movement and positioning
All delivered through fun games and activities, helping children learn:
How to follow instructions
How turn‑based drills work
What to expect on game days
We’re also lucky to have Ellis, one of our experienced Under 8s players, helping our younger Cubs build confidence and understand the basics of the sport.
🏒 Under 12s – The Next Step
Our Under 12s session is the next stage of the Lions development pathway.
This group is ideal for:
Players aged 10–12
Children with some hockey experience
Those ready to take the next step in their hockey journey
Training includes:
More advanced skating
Improved stick handling
Small‑area games and drills to build confidence and understanding
🎉 Most Important of All… It’s FUN!
Monday nights at Lions are all about: ✅ Learning ✅ Confidence ✅ Making friends ✅ Having fun
If your child has ever wanted to try Inline Hockey, these sessions are a brilliant introduction in a friendly, supportive environment.
📩 Want to Know More?
For more information: 👉 Drop us a DM 👉 Or email info@lionsihc.co.uk
Our Cubs battled their hearts out today, picking up a huge draw against a strong Devils side and an impressive win over Tarantula. Those results helped push the team to 8th out of 11, which is absolutely outstanding when you remember that our average age is just 12.25 and many of our players are still U10s, U12s, or in their first season of league hockey. What a squad!
Against the Devils, the kids were unreal — keeping their box shape in defence, staying disciplined, not diving into tackles, and creating some brilliant chances they were unlucky not to finish. Then came Tarantula: a tight, gritty game where the Cubs went a goal down… but never stopped believing. They controlled the final 10 minutes, showed huge character, and smashed in three late goals to take the points!
We now move into the league split and can’t wait for the mini‑tournament day against Trixters, Northstars, Tarantula, and Preds. The kids are buzzing and ready to show what they can do.
A massive shoutout to every single player — this weekend was pure teamwork from start to finish. But we still had to pick our award winners:
• Players’ Player: Hallie — an absolute leader on the rink today. Blocking shots, making plays, working tirelessly, and grabbing a well‑deserved goal. • Coaches’ Player: Toby — nonstop effort, positivity all day long, and a real presence on the rink. Brilliant attitude.
Huge thanks as well to Rhys for stepping in as emergency netminder with Lottie unwell — calm, positive, and slotted straight into the group like he’d always been part of the team. Get well soon, Lottie!
And a special mention to Sav, making her U14s debut and playing up two age groups. She took on every instruction from Coach James, worked hard every shift, and made a fantastic impression.
Lastly, a massive well done to Lucas Roberts, our top points scorer in the Round Robin — 9 points in 10 games (7 goals, 2 assists) while also playing up an age group. Superb!
Thank you to all the kids for their amazing attitudes, and to the parents for braving another icy‑cold rink with smiles on their faces. We can’t wait for the final game day — bring it on, Cubs!
February has been a huge month for Lions Inline Hockey Club — and what a fun, action‑packed one it’s been!
Between non‑stop training sessions, 4 senior game days, and 3 junior game days, the club has been busier than ever. Coach James has been clocking up the miles too, travelling between our league rinks in Market Drayton and Atherton — but it’s all been worth it seeing the progress across every team.
🏒 Senior Hockey Update
February marked the start of our Senior Lions West League campaign. While the opening weekend didn’t bring any points, there were plenty of positives to take away as the group continues to build and develop.
The big story, though, belongs to Lions Black 🔥 In their last 6 games, Lions Black recorded: ✅ 4 wins ✅ 1 draw ✅ 1 loss
That incredible run means they now need just 1 point from their final 3 game days to win the West D League — a massive turnaround from last season, where the club finished bottom of the league.
Every player is pushing hard with their sights firmly set on progressing into the C League next season, showing just how far this group has come.
🦁 Junior Hockey – A Month to Be Proud Of
Our junior teams have also been busy, and the development across the Cubs has been fantastic to see.
🐾 Under 8s
Our Under 8s wrapped up their regular season by finishing 3rd, securing a place in the Playoff A Division — a brilliant achievement.
A huge congratulations to Ellis Allatt #40, who finished as top points scorer in the Under 8s division with: 🏒 43 goals 🏒 1 assist 🏒 7 games played
That’s an incredible improvement from last season, where he scored 17 goals — an increase of over 2.5 times in just one year, and in his final season at Under 8s.
We’d also like to congratulate Eden Roberts #58, who played with our friends Predators and finished 5th overall in points for the Under 8s season — a fantastic achievement.
🏒 Under 10s
We still have one final Under 10s game day to come in March, and we’re looking forward to finishing the season strong.
🏒 Under 12s
Our Under 12s have now completed their season. While the team picked up 1 win, this was a very young and inexperienced group, many of whom were playing up an age group.
Despite that, the effort and improvement across the season were clear, with: ⭐ Ellis Allatt & Eden Roberts finishing 1st and 2nd in team points and leading by example throughout the campaign.
🏒 Under 14s & Under 16s
Our Under 14s also completed their league, finishing in 8th place with another young squad gaining valuable experience.
Lucas Roberts #85 led the Cubs at Under 14s with: 🏒 9 points in 10 games
Lucas also stepped up into Under 16s, leading the way there too with: 🏒 5 points in 8 games
While our Cubs finished bottom of the Under 16s group, it’s important to note that most of this team is made up of Under 12s players and newer players to the sport. The experience gained at this level will be massive for their long‑term development.
🌟 A Club on the Rise
When we step back and look at the bigger picture, this season has been a huge success for Lions Inline Hockey Club:
🦁 A team in every junior division for the first time in club history 🦁 4 senior teams competing 🦁 A growing pathway from Under 8s to Senior hockey 🦁 Massive improvement across all age groups
The future of the club looks incredibly bright, especially with the strength of our junior development programme.
🏒 Want to Join the Lions?
If you’re looking for: ✅ A new team ✅ The next step in your hockey journey ✅ A fun, supportive club focused on improvement
Then drop us a DM or Email: info@lionsihc.co.uk
Now is the perfect time to join. We currently offer 5 training sessions a week and are preparing our players for:
Junior A & B Playoffs
Next season’s league progression across Cubs and Seniors
We’re welcoming players and netminders of all ages and experience levels — there’s never been a better time to become part of the Lions family 🦁
Yes… we know this post is very late 😅 January and February have been non‑stop for the club, with 7 game days in February alone — but that doesn’t take away from how special this moment is.
🥁 Drum roll please…
Massive congratulations to Joseph & Noah, our January Players of the Month 👏👏
This month, our coaches genuinely couldn’t pick just one player, because both of these young Cubs have been outstanding throughout January.
🏒 Two of Our Youngest… and Brightest Stars
Joseph and Noah may be two of the newest and youngest players at the club, but the progress they’ve made in such a short time has been incredible.
During our Under 8s sessions, both players have: ✅ Been some of the best listeners on the rink ✅ Followed every instruction given by the coaches ✅ Taken part in all drills with focus and enthusiasm ✅ Even mastered one of the trickiest instructions for new players… 👉 “When you finish the drill, sit in a spot on the rink”
Something many new players understandably struggle with — but not these two!
😄 Always Smiling, Always Learning
Joseph and Noah are an absolute bundle of joy every time they step onto the rink. They’re always smiling, always trying their best, and always supporting the session — which is exactly what Lions Cubs hockey is all about.
Because of their attitude, effort, and rapid development, our coaches believe both players will be ready to take on the UKIHF Under 8s League at the start of next season, which is incredible considering they’ve only been with the club for a few weeks.
🌟 Proof That Experience Isn’t Everything
This award is a perfect example of how: 🦁 Children aged 6 and under can thrive on the rink 🦁 You don’t need previous experience to succeed 🦁 Listening, effort, and enjoyment go a long way
We couldn’t be prouder of both Joseph and Noah — keep smiling, keep learning, and keep loving hockey 🏒💙
Today our Lion Cubs Under-10s hit the rink for their second league day of the season! 🏒🔥
They’ll be facing off against Bauer Heat and Seakings, ready to put all that hard work from training into action. Expect big smiles, plenty of laughs, and loads of learning as our young Cubs show off their skills and teamwork.
It’s all about fun, friendship, and hockey magic – because every game is a chance to grow and enjoy the sport we love! 💙🤍
