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Kate Walsh (field Hockey)
Kate Louise Richardson-Walsh, (''née'' Walsh; born 9 May 1980) is an Olympic Gold and Bronze Medal winning English field hockey player. She was capped a record 375 times for her country and was the England and Great Britain Captain for 13 years. Early life Richardson-Walsh was born in Withington, Manchester and attended Priestnall School in Stockport. At the age of 16 she joined Aquinas College in Stockport because it afforded her more support for her hockey. She graduated from Brunel University in 2003 with a 2:1 (BSc Sports Science). At the age of 11 she joined Didsbury Greys Hockey Club in Manchester followed by Hightown Hockey club. Richardson-Walsh was selected to play for the under 16 Great Britain team when she was 14. It took Richardson-Walsh just nine years to go from starting hockey at her school aged 11 to playing for her country at the Sydney Olympic Games. International career Richardson-Walsh made both her England and Great Britain debuts in 1999 and has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship
The 2015 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship was the 12th edition of the women's field hockey championship organised by the European Hockey Federation. It was held from 22 to 30 August 2015 in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, England. England defeated Netherlands on penalty shuttles in the final, drawing initially 2-2, with goals from Lily Owsley and Sophie Bray. Defender Sam Quek was named Man of the Match in the final. Qualified teams * * * * * * * * Format The eight teams were split into two groups of four teams. The top two teams advanced to the semifinals to determine the winner in a knockout system. The bottom two teams played in a new group against the teams they did not play in the group stage. The last two teams were relegated to the EuroHockey Nations Challenge. Squads Results Preliminary round Pool A ---- ---- Pool B ---- ---- Fifth to eighth place classification Pool C ---- First to fourth place classification Semifin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hockey At The 2014 Commonwealth Games
Field hockey is one of ten core sports at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. It was the fifth appearance of hockey at the Commonwealth Games since its inclusion in 1998. The competition took place between Thursday 24 July and Sunday 3 August at the purpose built National Hockey Centre on the city's famous Glasgow Green. Preparation The purpose built National Hockey Centre hosted the 2014 Women's Hockey Champions Challenge I and a men's four nations tournament (involving Argentina, Belgium, England and Scotland) in April 2014 as test events in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games. Men's tournament Women's tournament Medal table Events References External linksOfficial results book – Hockey {{Commonwealth Games Hockey 2014 2014 Commonwealth Games events Commonwealth Games 2014 File:2014 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Stocking up supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Western African Ebola virus epidemic; Citizens e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship
The 2007 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship was the 8th edition of the women's field hockey championship organised by the European Hockey Federation. It was held in Manchester, England from August 18 to August 25, 2007. In the final, Germany upset Netherlands to clinch the first title. Meanwhile, England secured the last automatic berth for 2008 Summer Olympics after defeated Spain in third place match. Squads Results All times are Central European Summer Time (UTC +2) Preliminary round Pool A ---- ---- Pool B ---- ---- Classification round Fifth to eighth place classification The teams who finished third and fourth in their respective pools are carried to this pool. They have to play two matches in this pool with the opponents they had not met while carrying the results for their matches against the played opponents. The team finishing at the top of this pool classified as the fifth-place winner. =Pool C= ---- First to fourth place clas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship
The 2005 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship was the 7th edition of the women's field hockey championship organised by the European Hockey Federation. It was held from the 14th until the 20th of August 2005 in Dublin, Ireland. Qualified teams * * * * * * * * Format The eight teams were be split into two groups of four teams. The top two teams advanced to the semifinals in order to determine the winner in a knockout system. The bottom two teams played in a new group with the teams they did not play against in the group stage. The last two teams were relegated to the EuroHockey Nations Challenge. Results ''All times were local (UTC+0).'' Preliminary round Pool A ---- ---- Pool B ---- ---- Fifth to eighth place classification Pool C Points obtained in the preliminary round are carried over into Pool C. * ---- First to fourth place classification Semifinals ---- Third and fourth place Final Final standings See also * 2005 Men's EuroHockey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship
The 1999 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship was the fifth edition of the women's field hockey championship organised by the European Hockey Federation. It was held in Cologne, Germany from August 18 to August 29, 1999. In the final the defending champion Netherlands defeated Germany to clinch its fourth title, and qualified for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Venue *''KTHC Stadion Rot-Weiss'' Squads Umpires * Jean Buchanan * Jane Nockolds * Mary Power * Dawn Henning * Lynne Fotheringham * Heike Malina * Renée Cohen * Ute Conen * Jean Duncan * Alyson Dale * Isabel Kluyskens * Gina Spitaleri Preliminary round Group A *Wednesday August 18, 1999 *Thursday August 19, 1999 *Friday August 20, 1999 *Sunday August 22, 1999 *Monday August 23, 1999 *Tuesday August 24, 1999 *Wednesday August 25, 1999 Group B *Wednesday August 18, 1999 *Thursday August 19, 1999 *Friday August 20, 1999 *Saturday August 21, 1999 *Mond ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship
The 2013 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship was the 11th edition of the women's field hockey championship organised by the European Hockey Federation. It was held from 17 August to 24 August 2013 in Boom, Belgium. Germany defeated England in the final to win their second title. Qualified teams * * * * * * * * Format The eight teams were split into two groups of four teams. The top two teams advanced to the semifinals to determine the winner in a knockout system. The bottom two teams played in a new group against the teams they did not play in the group stage. The last two teams were relegated to the EuroHockey Nations Challenge. Squads Results The match schedule was released on 24 January 2013. ''All times are local (UTC+2).'' Preliminary round Pool A ---- ---- Pool B ---- ---- Fifth to eighth place classification Pool C ---- First to fourth place classification Semifinals ---- Third and fourth place F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EuroHockey Nations Championship
The EuroHockey Nations Championship is an international men's field hockey competition organised by the European Hockey Federation (EHF) for the top eight European national teams. It is the top division of the EuroHockey Nations Championships. The tournament started in 1970. When the tournament is held close to the Summer Olympic games or the Hockey World Cup, the winner of the tournament is awarded a place in those competitions. Format Since 2005 the tournament is played in Divisions, normally consisting of 8 teams. The top division, containing the eight best national teams, is called the EuroHockey Championship, below which there is the EuroHockey Championship II, then the EuroHockey Championship III, then the EuroHockey Championship IV, and so on. Qualification National teams qualify for a division based on their performance in the previous competition. Each time the competition is held, it is with each division's previous top two teams promoted (assuming there is a higher div ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy
The 2010 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy was the 18th edition of the Hockey Champions Trophy for women. It was held between 10–18 July 2010 in Nottingham, England. Argentina won the tournament for the fourth time after defeating the Netherlands 4–2 in the final. Teams Below are the teams qualified for the tournament, as listed by International Hockey Federation (FIH): * ( Defending champions) * (Champions of 2008 Summer Olympics and champions of 2006 World Cup) * (Host nation) * (Winner of 2009 Champions Challenge I) * (Second in 2008 Summer Olympics) * (Fourth in 2008 Summer Olympics) Umpires Below are the 8 umpires appointed by the International Hockey Federation: *Frances Block (ENG) *Elena Eskina (RUS) *Amy Hassick (USA) *Soledad Iparraguirre (ARG) *Michelle Joubert (RSA) *Lee Keum-ju (KOR) *Miao Lin (CHN) *Lisa Roach (AUS) Results ''All times are British Summer Time ( UTC+01:00)'' Pool ---- ---- ---- ---- Classification Fifth and sixth p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 Women's Hockey World Cup
The 2010 Women's Hockey World Cup was the 12th edition of the Women's Hockey World Cup field hockey tournament. It was held from 29 August to 11 September 2010 in Rosario, Argentina. Argentina won the tournament for the second time after defeating defending champions the Netherlands 3–1 in the final. England won the third place match by defeating Germany 2–0 to claim their first ever World Cup medal. Background After Argentina was confirmed as host nation, it was decided to hold the tournament in Buenos Aires in a new stadium built in GEBA's grounds, but the club later refused to organize it due to economical difficulties. The second option had been the Jockey Club de Rosario, venue of the 2014 Champions Trophy, but the local government of Rosario decided instead to build a new stadium with a capacity for 12,000 people with mobile grandstands in Fisherton, a neighbourhood located in the western part of the city. Qualification Each of the continental champions from five ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women's Hockey World Cup
The Women's FIH Hockey World Cup is the field hockey World Cup competition for women, whose format for qualification and the final tournament is similar to the men's. It has been held since 1974. The tournament has been organized by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) since they merged with the International Federation of Women's Hockey Associations (IFWHA) in 1982. Since 1986, it has been held regularly once every four years, in the same year as the men's competition, which is mid-cycle between Summer Olympic games. Of the fourteen tournaments held so far, only four teams have won the event. Netherlands is by far the most successful team, having won the title nine times. Argentina, Germany and Australia are joint second best teams, having each won the title twice. So far, the Netherlands and Australia are the two champions able to defend their titles. At the end of the 2018 World Cup, fifteen nations had reached the semifinal of the tournament. The size of the tournament ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hockey At The 2010 Commonwealth Games – Women's Tournament
The Women's field hockey event for the 2010 Commonwealth Games was held at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium from 4–13 October 2010. The Gold medal was won by Australia, who defeated New Zealand 4–2 on penalty strokes after the match had finished 2–2. England won the bronze medal by defeating South Africa 1–0. Umpires Twelve umpires for the women's event were appointed by the International Hockey Federation. *Gillian Batey (CAN) *Irene Clelland (SCO) *Frances Block (ENG) *Elena Eskina (RUS) *Nor Piza Hassan (MAS) *Kelly Hudson (NZL) *Michelle Joubert (RSA) *Irene Presenqui (ARG) *Anupama Puchimanda (IND) *Chieko Soma (JPN) *Melissa Trivic (AUS) *Dino Willox (WAL) Results Preliminary round Pool A ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Pool B ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Fifth to tenth place classification Ninth and tenth place Seventh and eighth place Fifth and sixth place First to fourth place classification Semifinals ---- Bronze meda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hockey At The 2010 Commonwealth Games ...
The field hockey event for the 2010 Commonwealth Games was held at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium from 4 October to 14 October 2010. Men's tournament Medalists Women's tournament Medalists References {{Sports at the 2010 Commonwealth Games 2010 Commonwealth Games events Commonwealth Games 2010 2010 File:2010 Events Collage New.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2010 Chile earthquake was one of the strongest recorded in history; The Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland disrupts air travel in Europe; A scene from the opening ceremony of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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