Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Laura Howard

Aspirational sports journalist and soon to undertake a Masters in Sports Journalism at St. Mary’s University. Alongside studies I continue to play hockey for university.

How ‘classic Tunbridge Wells’ made history with national league hockey

As those associated with Tunbridge Wells Hockey Club describe their history-making season with words such as ‘chaotic’, ‘frantic’ and ‘squeaky bum time’, a picture...

‘It’s not kit we want to wear’: Masters hockey players reveal frustration over cost and restriction

England Hockey’s switch to kit manufacturers Mizuno is placing a significant financial burden on Masters players, an insider says. While age group players in England...

Meet the Welsh mayor juggling Masters hockey, building inspector work and local politics

Whether he is in Abergavenny Town Hall or on the hockey pitch in the Valencia heat, Chris Holland is well-practised at representing the Welsh...

How to train like a hockey Olympian

Former Lead Physical Preparation Coach for GB and England Hockey women, Tom Drowley, explains a run-up to a major competition. “You’re not going to make...

Top hockey umpire: I had to crowdfund for Rio Olympics – things have vastly improved since

FIH umpire Laurine Delforge, of Belgium, on pay and keeping pace in today’s game Compared to some of the top-level international players, umpires receive relatively...

How synchronised swimming paved way for GB women’s 2020 Olympic hockey medal

It’s the day before GB women take to the pitch for the bronze medal match at the Tokyo Olympics. The squad, however, are engaged...

‘I hope I can be an inspiration for ethnic minority to budding hockey stars’

As Sandeep Maan stepped onto the pitch at the Masters Indoor World Cup in Nottingham this April, she became the first Asian and Sikh...

Sweden’s struggle for survival: ‘To play 11-a-side hockey would be amazing’

BIG READ: After losing their funding, Sweden women are rebuilding with double the players and results to match. Not bad for a country with...