Looking for a new hobby for the new year or just some exercise? Why not come and play ice hockey! The Riverside Raiders are inviting players to join their training session every Tuesday from 10:45 PM to 11:45 PM at Widnes Ice Rink. We know it’s late, but what else are you doing at this time of night that’s as much fun?
Training Session Breakdown:
30 minutes of drills
30 minutes of scrimmage
While the team is taking a year off from league games for the 2024/2025 season, we have a packed 2025 schedule of games and tournaments for you to get involved in, helping you gain more ice time and experience.
If you’re interested, drop us a DM or email info@lionsihc.co.uk. You can also find us on Facebook by searching for Riverside Raiders Ice Hockey Club and send us a message.
Join us and make the most of this exciting opportunity to get on the ice! ❄️🏒
Looking for a fun and exciting way to get your kids active? Join our Lion Cubs Junior Inline Hockey Training sessions on Monday nights at Ardwick Sports Centre.
Schedule:
Rookie Cubs: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Perfect for children learning to skate and grasping the basics of the sport.
Lion Cubs Junior Training: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Designed for more experienced players focusing on game-type drills and skill improvement.
No equipment? No problem! We have equipment available for use. Your first two sessions are free, and after that, it’s just £20 monthly membership or £8 pay-as-you-play.
For more information on any of our sessions, drop us a DM or email info@lionsihc.co.uk.
Join us and let’s make some unforgettable hockey memories! 🏒🦁
2024 has been an incredible journey for the Lions Inline Hockey Club! We have witnessed remarkable growth across all age groups and are proud to announce our biggest season yet, with 3 junior teams participating in the West Junior League and 5 senior teams competing in the West and North West Leagues.
Our Lions Senior Team had a fantastic season, finishing top of the B League and securing 2nd place in the West League. The confidence of both the Wild Lions and Lions Black teams has soared. Our junior players have been gaining invaluable experience through game days, and we have created two dedicated training sessions for our junior age groups by merging Wild Lions and Lions Black training at the Atherton rink.
As we look ahead to 2025, we are committed to further improving all our training sessions. The Lions Senior Team ended the year on a high by participating in the Turkey Cup yesterday. Although they finished 3rd, the team showcased remarkable talent, with five players aged 18 or younger holding their own against tough competition. They came away with 4 wins and 2 losses but played each game with a never-give-up attitude, taking more positives than negatives from the experience.
We also expanded into ice hockey by partnering with Riverside Raiders, a successful venture that saw some of our players taking up ice hockey and Riverside players joining us for inline hockey.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our coaches Dani, Oliver, Ben, and James for their hard work over the past 12 months. We also thank all the players and parents for their unwavering support throughout 2024.
We wish everyone a Happy New Year! The excitement doesn’t stop as the Lions Senior Team resumes training this Thursday, with games against Wigan and Heywood on Sunday morning. Wild Lions and Lions Black training also continues this Sunday, and Riverside Raiders are off to play Cobras at Deeside on Sunday night. We then welcome our Lion Cubs back after the Christmas break for their first training session of 2025 on Monday.
If you’re looking for a team for your children or yourself to join, drop us a message via DM or email us at info@lionsihc.co.uk. We are looking for both players and netminders to join us.
What an incredible day it was at our special Kids vs Adults session!
Our amazing Lion Cubs showcased the fantastic skills they’ve learned over the last 12 months, giving the adults a run for their money! 🦁✨
We, the coaches, are immensely grateful to all the parents and children for an absolutely fantastic year. The club has grown to its biggest ever at junior age groups, and it’s all thanks to you! 🌟
We can’t wait to see everyone after the Christmas break and to welcome even more new players to the club in 2025. 🎉
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄🎆
This Sunday, our Lion Cubs will have the opportunity to take over the rink at Atherton Roller Rink! Typically reserved for our Wild Lions and Lions Black teams, the rink is now available for our junior players to enjoy an extra training session and experience the facility.
Session Details:
Date: This Sunday
Location: Atherton Roller Rink
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
We will have three coaches on-site this weekend, and we plan to split the group into three smaller groups:
Beginners: Newcomers to the sport will work on basic skating and stick-handling drills.
Advanced Players: More experienced children will focus on advanced skating and stick-handling techniques.
Goalkeepers: Dedicated goalkeeper training, focusing on positions and stance.
After these initial drills, goalkeepers will join the other groups for shooting drills and then a scrimmage session. This will allow all children to experience gameplay, including line changes and positioning during faceoffs.
We are nearing full capacity, but if you would like to bring your children to this session (Keeper or player), please send us a DM or email info@lionsihc.co.uk. This session is free for Lion Cub members who pay the monthly fee and £5 for those who want to join just this session. No prior experience is required, but children must have full equipment and be aged between 5 to 14.
November was a whirlwind for Lions Inline Hockey Club, and December promises to be just as action-packed.
Exciting Events and Sessions:
Manchester Storm Santa vs Elf Under 10s Jamboree: This weekend, we have three of our Lion Cubs—Cain and Hollie from the Manchester Storm Academy and Ellis from the Dragons Academy—participating in this fun event. It’s sure to be an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
Sunday Matches: Our Lions Black/Wild Lions mixed B team will take on the Jesters and Voodoo in the Northwest B League, while our Lions Black C League team faces Killa Wales and Raiders.
Extra Training Session: We’re hosting an additional Lion Cubs training session on Sunday night at Atherton Roller Rink from 7pm to 8:30pm. We still have a few spots available for players and goalkeepers who want some extra rink time. This session is open to both our under 9s and 10 to 14s players.
Monday Training: Lion Cubs train again at Ardwick Sports Centre, with sessions at 6:30pm for our under 9s and 7:30pm for our over 10s.
Tuesday Ice Hockey: Riverside Raiders will host another ice hockey session at Widnes Ice Rink from 10:45pm to 11:45pm.
Thursday Night Training: Our Lions senior team will prepare for a new challenge in the Northwest A League on Sunday 15th December, competing against V. Guard and Hawkins. Additionally, our Under 10s will start their West League Junior season, taking on Devils, Knights, Bulldogs, and PGKA in an exciting game day.
Our Under 8s will kick off their junior session, competing against Mooseheads, Devils, and Bear Cubs.
Hockey never stops for us at Lions Inline Hockey Club! If you’d like to get involved at either the junior or senior level, send us a DM or email us at info@lionsihc.co.uk.
The Lion Cubs are hosting an extra junior training session this Sunday at Atherton Roller Rink from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM! 🏒
This special session is first available to our Lion Cub members, but we’re thrilled to open it up to all junior players who want some extra rink time. We’ll be bringing together Under 9s and Over 10s-14s, splitting the rink based on abilities for the first hour of drills, and then finishing off with a half-hour scrimmage.
We have a maximum of 20 player spots and 4 keeper spots available. There’s no charge for our Lion Cubs monthly membership players, and it’s just £5 for anyone else who wants to join this session. Please note, everyone must bring their own equipment as we can’t transport ours from Ardwick Rink.
For more information, email us at info@lionsihc.co.uk or drop us a DM on any of our social media pages.
This November has been a transformative month for Lions Inline Hockey Club, marked by significant changes in our training sessions. With over 30 junior players now in the club, we have restructured our training to better accommodate our growing community.
Training Updates
Monday Night Sessions: We now hold dedicated training sessions for Under 9s and Over 10s at Ardwick Sports Centre.
Sunday Night Sessions: Our Wild Lions and Lions Black teams have merged their training sessions, now hosted on Sunday nights at Atherton Roller Rink.
These changes aim to enhance the development of both our junior and senior teams by focusing more on hockey skills rather than beginner skating. We’ve already noticed remarkable improvements in our Lion Cubs, Wild Lions, and Lions Black players.
Tournament Achievements
Toxic Tournament: Three of our Lion Cubs participated, with Ellis reaching the semi-finals and securing third place. Our under 8s and 10s netminder played in her first roller tournament, reaching the final and saving all penalties in the semi-final to help her team clinch second place.
Under 12s League: Our Lion Cubs under 12s team played their first league games. Despite not securing a win, the players gained invaluable experience and came off the rink with smiles, ready to tackle future games.
League Performance
Wild Lions & Lions Black: Both teams started their C League seasons, showing significant improvement from last year. Although they didn’t secure wins, the Wild Lions notably held T-Wrex to only four goals and scored one themselves.
Lions Black B League: The team faced tough competition in the North West B League but gained valuable experience to build on throughout the season.
Senior Team: Our senior team began the West A/B Round Robin with strong wins over Stars and Mooseheads 2, aiming for an A league spot this year.
Riverside Raiders: Despite a tough start against Solihull Viking with a short bench, the Raiders bounced back with a win against Altrincham Jets, showcasing strong team play and positive performance.
Looking Ahead As we move into December, our Under 8s and 10s junior leagues kick off, and our senior team competes in the North West A league after last season’s B league win. The Riverside Raiders also have exciting games lined up, including a home game against a Navy team and Buccaneers.
Our senior teams are strong, but we always welcome new players. If you’re interested in joining one of our five senior teams or getting your children involved in our junior teams, we have spots available for Under 8s and Under 12s.
Join Us! For more information, email info@lionsihc.co.uk or send us a DM via any of our social media pages.
The Riverside Raiders are looking for more players to join our Tuesday night training sessions. Whether you’re looking to get back into the sport or seeking a new team, we’re the perfect fit! Join us in various games and competitions held at rinks across the UK and Europe.
Cost: £15 per session or £65 per month
For more information, please email info@lionisihc.co.uk or drop us or Riverside Raiders a DM on any of our social media pages.
