Ireland's men's and women's hockey teams are trying out crowd funding to raise extra cash to support their Champions Challenge I campaigns and continued development on the road to the Rio Olympics in 2016. The campaigns to raise €35,000 each is on Pledge Sports, an Irish crowd funding site that helped to raise €33,000 for a number of athletes across tennis, triathlon and swimming in its first month...
Ric Charlesworth has confirmed he will step down as Australian men's hockey coach following the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. ...
On Twitter: #Charlesworth @HockeyAustralia @Kookaburras World renowned coach Ric Charlesworth has announced today that he will step down from his position as national coach to the Australian men’s hockey team, the Kookaburras, following the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Charlesworth, who has led the way in sports coaching for more than two decades, will relinquish his position after six years in...
The Hockeyroos won the third test of their five match series 5-2 against Japan on Tuesday night playing back on home turf in Perth, Western Australia. A topsy turvy first half saw Jodie Schulz put Australia in front with a 19th minute penalty stroke with Japan following closely behind sealing their first goal off a penalty corner in the 22nd minute levelling the scores to 1-1. Despite good Japanese...
Hockeyroos v Japan Test 3 of 5 Perth, Western Australia HOCKEYROOS: 5 (1) Jodie Schulz 19 (PS) Karri McMahon 38 (PC) Kellie White 42 (FG) Georgie Parker 43 (FG) Emily Smith 56 (FG) JAPAN: 2 (1) Mayumi Ono 22 (PC) Shiho Sakai 70 (PC) The Hockeyroos won the third test of their five match series against Japan on Tuesday night playing back on home turf in Perth, Western Australia. A topsy turvy first...
Don't miss today's exclusive live media conference with Kookaburras' coach Ric Charlesworth. Live from 12:30pm AEDT / 9:30am AWST on Wednesday, 26 March 2014. On Twitter, follow it live or post your comments using #Charlesworth and @HockeyAustralia. ...
He may have a little less hair than when he won a bronze medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics but he still knows how to cause ‘havoc’ for any defence trying to contain his ‘thirst’ for scoring goals. But what is more amazing he is still playing for his country 18 years after earning a Olympic bronze medal. The post FEATURE: Former Kookaburra player, Grant Smith is in the hockey category.’one of...
FIH President Leandro Negre has appealed to hockey players and supporters globally to preserve the rich heritage of hockey for future generations to come The post FEATURE: FIH appealing to all levels of hockey to preserve hockey’s heritage internationally appeared first on GO HOCKEY . ...
The latest press release from The FIH has announced changes to the structure of the game that will result in a higher intensity, faster paced and more exciting game of hockey The post FEATURE: International Hockey Games will be re structured to allow for better media coverage and.. appeared first on GO HOCKEY . ...
From out of the rubble of the 2011 Christchurch NZ earthquake Canterbury Masters hockey has led the charge to unite, rebuild and perform creditably at 2014 Masters Hockey Tournament The post FEATURE: Canterbury Masters Hockey as part of Canterbury Hockey Association NZ faced adversity t.. appeared first on GO HOCKEY . ...
FIH President Leandro Negre has appealed to hockey players and supporters globally to preserve the rich heritage of hockey for future generations to come The post FEATURE: 2014 Hockey India League was another major success with an even better benefit evolving.. appeared first on GO HOCKEY . ...
Finding diversified, interactive, and practical hockey coaching to assist your coaching process in 2014 can be difficult. Sportplan is committed to help meet hockey coaches needs in this area The post COACHES CORNER: Sportplan website gives coaches inspiration and resources for the new 2014 hocke.. appeared first on GO HOCKEY . ...
It can be done on a hockey field or hills or beach or road. Fartlek training simulates the fitness requirements of hockey and is ideal for early season training The post HOCKEY FITNESS: Fartlek training – strange word, but perfect for hockey fitness appeared first on GO HOCKEY . ...
Finding the right amount of water to consume before, during and after a hockey game is not easy. Over hydration is as critical as dehydration The post HOCKEY NUTRITION: Performance and correct hydration replenishment go hand in hand. How much wate.. appeared first on GO HOCKEY . ...
Hockey players everywhere are seen wearing them pre and post game. Flip flops, thongs or jandals are not the most appropriate footwear UNTIL NOW. This new product is health and performance changing with its proven benefits. The post PRODUCT REVIEW: NEW medically proven pre and post performance footwear can improve you biomechan.. appeared first on GO HOCKEY . ...
You won’t need a diagnosis to know when you’re having a cramp. Cramps are common in hockey players and seem to occur more in hot, humid playing conditions which is generally at the start of the hockey season. The post SPORTS MEDICINE: Early season ‘blues’ – dreaded muscle cramps appeared first on GO HOCKEY . ...
Amongst the umpires officiating at the 2014 National Masters Hockey Tournament in Wellington, NZ was a special man whose contribution to both hockey and humanity is worthy of recognition and praise. The post FEATURE: Amongst the participants at the 2014 National Masters Tournament was a ‘miracle worki.. appeared first on GO HOCKEY . ...
Audrey Smith has risen to her country’s highest playing level and having the right goalie gear is a critical part of her performance. The post GOALIES CIRCLE: Up and coming Hockeyroo, Audrey Smith, talks about how to select goalie pads and.. appeared first on GO HOCKEY . ...
Olympic gold medallist and former captain of the Kookaburras, Brent Livermore shares his secrets in planning for success through implementing goal setting principles to help guide your 2014 hockey season The post PLAYER TIPS: New Personal Goal Setting – Planning for Success in Hockey appeared first on GO HOCKEY . ...
Rule changes have provided greater opportunities for the use of the aerial pass. At the same time umpires are under greater pressure to apply rules surrounding the execution and receiving of the aerial pass. The post UMPIRES RULE: Making and receiving an aerial pass. appeared first on GO HOCKEY . ...