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  Jamie Hooper from Wales

  (Photo: Tom Swain)

  EHF names Umpires 4 Europe

  20 umpires from 16 Nations chosen

  Posted 2 weeks ago.

  The EHF is delighted to announce the names of those selected for the new EHF U4E (umpires for Europe) programme. Following the huge success of European Hockey Federation's Umpire Development Programme, the EHF Education Committee, Umpires has launched a 3 tiered strategy. Applications for the second tier EHF U4E opened in March. More

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  Matthew Willis made his first appearances for the Kookaburras in the 0-0 draw with Korea on Friday.

  (Photo: Dan Carson / DC Images / Hockey Australia)

  Defences on top as Kookaburras tie Korean opener

  Australia & Korea draw 0-0 in 1st Test

  Posted 2 weeks ago.

  Kookaburras fans witnessed one of those rare sights in the opening match between Australia’s men and Korea in Perth on Friday night - a nil nil draw. And while the best of the goal scoring chances fell to his side, Head Coach Ric Charlesworth was full of praise for his defensive unit which featured, among others, debutant Andrew Philpott (VIC). More

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  Back row – Nick Lenoir (NTIS) Tim White (SASI), Matt Wells (QAS Men), Jay Stacy (VIS Men), Des King (QAS Women), Chris O’Reilly (WAIS Men) Front row – Larry McIntosh (NSWIS Men), Kate Allen (VIS Women), Stephanie Andrews (ACTAS), ) Andrew McDonald (TIS), Katrina Powell (NSWIS Women), Jeremy Davy (WAIS Women)

  (Photo: Hockey Australia)

  A Gathering of Key Hockey Minds

  Australia's National Traning Centre Coaches Planning Workshop

  Posted 2 weeks ago.

  Hockey Australia’s National Training Centre (NTC) coaches recently congregated at the High Performance Unit in Perth for 2 days of network planning, sharing of information and observation of the National Senior Men’s and Women’s squads in training and competition.   More

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  The Canadian men's national team with "19th man" Johnny Chimp.

  (Photo: Field Hockey Canada)

  Team Canada take charity to World League 2

  "Johnny" Chimp mascot ties athletes to the local FH community

  Posted 2 weeks ago.

  Canada's Men's National Team (MNT) have arrived safely in Paris ahead of next week's World League 2 tournament. With the 18-member team is a unique 19th member: "Johnny" Chimp. The mascot represents the Canadian field hockey community which has pulled together to support the national teams in their Big Push campaign, with many donations coming through the Charitable Impact (Chimp) Foundation. More

• Dar re-introduces schools hockey programme

  Posted 2 weeks ago.

  IN THE NEWS - TANZANIA: The Dar es Salaam Region Hockey Association (DRHA) has re-introduced the Secondary Schools Development Programme, aimed at promoting the sport from the grassroots level. More

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  (Photo: Scottish Hockey Union)

  Hair today, gone tomorrow!

  Sponsored leg wax raises vital funds for Scottish hockey boys

  Posted 2 weeks ago.

  Scotland U18 Boys held a slightly unconventional training session last Sunday at Clydesdale Hockey Club’s Titwood grounds in Glasgow. In addition to the usual drills and fitness, 28 boys took part in a sponsored leg wax to raise funds for their upcoming trip to compete in the EuroHockey U18 Nations Championships in Vienna this July. More

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  Time Freight South African Masters

  Pietermaritzburg set to host over 1000 players at huge event

  Posted 2 weeks ago.

  Over 1000 hockey players have descended on the KwaZulu-Natal capital city for three days of fun with old friends and former rivals in one of the biggest events of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Jonathan Cook reports.  x 2 More

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  HC Bloemendaal's Teun de Nooijer.

  (Photo: Euro Hockey League / Frank Uijlenbroek)

  De Nooijer aims for one last hurrah

  Legendary attacker targets European glory before retirement

  Posted 2 weeks ago.

  HC Bloemendaal superstar Teun de Nooijer – a man considered by many to be one of the finest hockey players the world has ever seen - talks about his decision to retire and his dream of winning a second Euro Hockey League title on home soil. More

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  FIH President Leandro Negre with local Domincan hockey players

  FIH President Leandro Negre visits Dominican Republic

  Photo diary from the visit

  Posted 3 weeks ago.

  FIH President Leandro Negre recently concluded a trip to the Dominican Republic, where he met with officials from the Dominican Republic Hockey Federation and the country’s National Olympic Committee. Those that welcomed Mr. Negre include Sport Minister Dr. Jaie David Fernandez and the National Olympic Committee President Luis Mejia along with the Executive Board of the Dominican Hockey Federation.  x 3   More

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  Anita Punt

  (Photo: Hockey New Zealand)

  New Zealand wins bid for 2013 Oceania Cup

  Competition will take place in Taranaki, in the west of NZ's North Island

  Posted 3 weeks ago.

  Hockey New Zealand has won the rights to host the 2013 Oceania Cup which will see the Black Sticks Men and Women heading to Taranaki to take on Australia in October. In a competitive bid process, Oceania Hockey Federation awarded it to Taranaki over other bidders in Australia due to the local support that Taranaki are offering to make the event a real success. More

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  (Photo: Scottish Hockey)

  Scotland presented with World League challenge in Paris

  Belgium are clear favourites, says coach Forsyth

  Posted 3 weeks ago.

  Scotland Men return to competitive international action next week when they participate in the FIH World League Round 2 in St Germain, Paris from May 6-12. The Scots face Belgium, Canada, France, Poland and Portugal in a challenging pool qualification format, where four of the five teams are ranked higher than Scotland in the current FIH World Rankings.   More

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  Kayla Sharland (right)

  (Photo: Hockey New Zealand / Photosport)

  Sharland & Wilson named NZ Players of the Year

  Kayla & Nick reap rewards after "exceptional performances" in 2012

  Posted 3 weeks ago.

  Black Sticks star Nick Wilson and Kayla Sharland were presented with the 2012 Player of the Year Award and acknowledged for their consistently exceptional performance throughout the year, especially during the London Olympics.   More