News for 01 September 2021
All the news for Wednesday 1 September 2021
Double success for Scotland Women
Scotland’s senior women began their build-up for the World Cup qualifiers with two good wins against Great Britain Elite Development Programme. These challenge matches took place at Peffermill, Edinburgh on Sunday and Monday evenings.
Five continents represented in FIH Rising Star of the Year Awards
The nominations for the FIH Rising Star of the Year Award for 2020-21 feature some of the most exciting young players on the planet, with the six candidates – three men, three women – representing all five hockey playing continents. All six were took to the field at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, showcasing their fantastic abilities on the world’s greatest sporting stage.
SA U21 Sides named for IPT
The South African Hockey U21 sides have been named for the Senior IPT in Western Cape in October. This will be a massive opportunity for the Mens and Women's side to test themselves ahead of their respective Junior World Cups. The SA U21 Men will be heading to India for their tournament, while the SA U21 Women will be hosting the first ever African World Cup in Potchefstroom in December.
Ford National Hockey Championships Postponed
Hockey NZ, in conjunction with the thirty-two hockey associations around the country, have come to the decision to postpone the Ford National Hockey Championship until the week 14-20 November.
Belgium hockey reaches 53,000 players as club game grows
Four clubs with over 1,500 members and a new national hockey stadium on the way
Playing numbers in Belgium continue to forge an upward trajectory as one of hockey’s biggest success stories continues to reap domestic rewards thanks to international success.
U16 England Age Group Selections Made
We’ve reached the conclusion of another Futures Cup tournament in which players, coaches and spectators were once again welcomed to Oaklands College to witness some of the most high potential talent from across England, Scotland and Wales.
Rutgers field hockey to take on UConn
Gideon Fox
Midfielders senior Katie Larmour and freshman Lucy Bannatyne look to lead the Rutgers field hockey team as they get set for a ranked opponent in No. 6 UConn on Friday night. – Photo by Rutgers Field Hockey / Twitter
Coming off a double-win weekend, the Rutgers field hockey team gears up for action this Friday for its second road matchup of the season, this one against No.6 UConn.