GB Hockey have added 19 men and women players to the centralised programme at Bisham Abbey.
The players have been selected after impressing during the Talent Confirmation period – involving camps at Bisham and International match play over the past few months.
Eight players were selected this week. For the women’s programme: Paige Gillott (Wimbledon), Becky Manton (Wimbledon), Lottie Bingham (University of Birmingham), Alice Atkinson (University of Birmingham) and Maddie Axford (University of Nottingham).
Matthew Ramshaw (Holcombe), Sam Hooper (Wimbledon), Ben Fox (Wimbledon) and Jonny Sturch-Hibbitt (University of Exeter) have been selected for the men’s programme.
These names added to those who were offered places in December, including Jacob Payton (Surbiton), Henry Croft (Beeston), Fred Newbold (Wimbledon), Calum Douglas (Southgate), Katie Curtis (Surbiton), Rebecca Daniels (Clifton Robinsons), Georgie Gardens (University of Exeter), Millie Holme (University of Exeter), Pippa Lock (East Grinstead), and Amy Thompson (East Grinstead).
Meanwhile, England Hockey has announced that Jo Coates will take on the role of Interim CEO for up to six months, starting 14 April 2025.
She will also be interim COO for GB Hockey during this period. Coates brings extensive leadership experience, having served as CEO of England Netball and UK Athletics.
