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.
Under 9s: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Our Under 9s sessions cover all the basic skills required to grasp playing the sport.
Over 10s: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM For the Over 10s, we work on basic hockey skills to help progress Junior players into senior-level players.
The first two sessions are free! After that, it’s just £20 for a monthly subscription or £8 per session on a pay-as-you-train basis. Our sessions are held at Ardwick Sports Centre (M12 4DY), and no equipment is required.
For more information, email us at info@lionsihc.co.uk or drop us a message on any of our social media pages.
Training Session: Sunday Night Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Atherton Roller Rink
We’re looking for netminders at a rookie level, aged 4 and above, to join our training session. A full kit is required. Don’t miss this chance to step up your game!
Thursday Night Training: This week, our Thursday night training is a closed session for our West League and Atherton A League members. We’re having a friendly match with the PreDADtors as both teams gear up for the league start this month.
Sunday Night Training: We’re also hosting our Sunday night Lions Black and Wild Lions training at Atherton Roller Rink. Although this session has been bustling the past few weeks, one of our netminders is unable to make it. If any netminders are looking for an extra session, please drop us a message.
Join Our Teams: We’re looking for a few more players to join our Wild Lions Women’s teams. The Lions Black team is stacked this season, but we’d love to add more female players to join the team and participate in both the West C and North West B League. We’re seeking players who are at least a C level standard with game experience and will fit in well with our current players. If you’re interested or want more information, please send us a DM or email info@lionsihc.co.uk.
Training Times: Our Sunday training sessions are from 7 PM to 8:30 PM at Atherton Roller Rink. The cost is £10 per session.
November has been a bustling month for the Lions Inline Hockey Club! Here’s a roundup of the exciting changes and updates:
Training Session Updates
Due to the growth of our junior members, we’ve made some adjustments to our training sessions.
We’ve cancelled the Saturday Lion Cubs training due to the Junior league starting, with most games scheduled on Saturdays.
To accommodate this, we’ve introduced two new junior sessions on Mondays:
Under 9s Training: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
10s and Over Training: 7:30pm – 9:00pm
With over 30 junior members, these sessions now cater to different skill sets for each age group.
Merging Sessions
Our Lions Black and Wild Lions sessions have merged and now take place at Atherton Roller Rink on Sundays from 7:00pm – 8:30pm.
This decision allows us to have two keepers at the session and work on a variety of drills, unlike at Ardwick Sports Centre.
Due to this change, we will no longer allow complete beginners, and all players must own their equipment.
Future Plans and Pricing
We’ve secured the rink to help improve our younger players. Once they reach the age of 14, they can join our Sunday or Thursday sessions.
Depending on the availability of players, we will use the Sunday session for either senior or junior training.
In December, we will introduce a few changes to our pricing:
Seniors: £30 per month for league registered players or £10 per session for none registered players. If a player pays £30 for Atherton and joins an additional session, there’s no extra charge.
Juniors: £20 per month or £8 per session. No extra charges for sessions at Atherton rink.
Riverside Raiders: £65 per month or £30 for two weeks.
Summer Training Schedule
Monday Night Junior Lion Cubs:
6:30pm – Under 9s
7:30pm – Over 10s at Ardwick Sports Centre
Tuesday Night Riverside Raiders Ice Hockey Training:
