Today is the day - grassroots Hockey is finally back ... at last!
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To celebrate the return of ‘stick and ball’, I will be expanding the narrative around, and shining a light on our wonderful #HockeyFamily over the next 2 weeks.
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To celebrate the return of ‘stick and ball’, I will be expanding the narrative around, and shining a light on our wonderful #HockeyFamily over the next 2 weeks.
By doing so, I hope that I can highlight the diverse community that our #HockeyFamily represents and the community that our sport should feel proud to be associated with.
So grab a cuppa and enjoy hearing some of the untold stories of our sport!
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So grab a cuppa and enjoy hearing some of the untold stories of our sport!
#HockeyFamilySpotlight
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Let me introduce you to @Kirankgill92 of @Barford_Tigers.
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@Kirankgill92 - a Maths Teacher at @holyhead_school is delivering
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@guardian
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Let me introduce you to @Kirankgill92 of @Barford_Tigers.
@Kirankgill92 - a Maths Teacher at @holyhead_school is delivering
@guardian
#HockeyFamilySpotlight
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Let me introduce you to @Kirby22Tom of @MidlandMencapUK.
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@Kirby22Tom - the first ever @FlyerzHockey Player Ambassador is transitioning from Player
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Video courtesy of @AccessSport
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Let me introduce you to @Kirby22Tom of @MidlandMencapUK.
@Kirby22Tom - the first ever @FlyerzHockey Player Ambassador is transitioning from Player
Video courtesy of @AccessSport
#HockeyFamilySpotlight
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Let me introduce you to @alanmgormley of @BromsgroveHC.
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@alanmgormley - the founder of @walkinghockey is proving that age and / or ability is not a barrier to play our sport.
For more information
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Let me introduce you to @alanmgormley of @BromsgroveHC.
@alanmgormley - the founder of @walkinghockey is proving that age and / or ability is not a barrier to play our sport.
For more information
#HockeyFamilySpotlight
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Let me introduce you to @Wilson88Sarah.
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@Wilson88Sarah - having transitioned from Player
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@ScottishHockey
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Let me introduce you to @Wilson88Sarah.
@Wilson88Sarah - having transitioned from Player
@ScottishHockey
#HockeyFamilySpotlight
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Let me introduce you to @CoachTaff.
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@CoachTaff - the Owner of @TheHockeyFamily & the Host of @TalkHockeyRadio is raising the visibility of our sport, proving that we are #StrongerTogether.
For more information
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Let me introduce you to @CoachTaff.
@CoachTaff - the Owner of @TheHockeyFamily & the Host of @TalkHockeyRadio is raising the visibility of our sport, proving that we are #StrongerTogether.
For more information
#HockeyFamilySpotlight
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Let me introduce you to @issyg710 of @broxbourne_hc.
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@issyg710 - a pupil at @PresdalesSchool is using her own experiences to highlight the importance of
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@TheHockeyPaper
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Let me introduce you to @issyg710 of @broxbourne_hc.
@issyg710 - a pupil at @PresdalesSchool is using her own experiences to highlight the importance of
@TheHockeyPaper
#HockeyFamilySpotlight
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Let me introduce you to duo @kellehers07 & @Lisa_Letchford.
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International Players
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@EnglandHockey
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Let me introduce you to duo @kellehers07 & @Lisa_Letchford.
International Players
@EnglandHockey
#HockeyFamilySpotlight
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Let me introduce you to @DarrenCheesman of @Larenmhc.
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@DarrenCheesman - introduced to
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@guardian
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Let me introduce you to @DarrenCheesman of @Larenmhc.
@DarrenCheesman - introduced to
@guardian
#HockeyFamilySpotlight
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Let me introduce you to @HockeyWales’s ‘Hockey Young Ambassador Programme’.
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The Programme uses the power of Hockey to support and develop young people involved in our sport.
For more information:
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Let me introduce you to @HockeyWales’s ‘Hockey Young Ambassador Programme’.
The Programme uses the power of Hockey to support and develop young people involved in our sport.
For more information:
#HockeyFamilySpotlight
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Let me introduce you to @LondonRoyalsHC.
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@LondonRoyalsHC - the first openly LGBTQ+ Hockey Club in the UK with 450 active members, is proving that sexual orientation is not a barrier to play our sport.
For more information:
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Let me introduce you to @LondonRoyalsHC.
@LondonRoyalsHC - the first openly LGBTQ+ Hockey Club in the UK with 450 active members, is proving that sexual orientation is not a barrier to play our sport.
For more information:
https://www.londonroyals.co.uk"> https://www.londonroyals.co.uk
#HockeyFamilySpotlight
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Let me introduce you to David Magerison of @LeedsAdelHC.
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David Magerison - has played Club Hockey for 51 years and is still going strong at the age of 76, proving that age is not a barrier to play our sport.
Article courtesy of @TelegraphSport:
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Let me introduce you to David Magerison of @LeedsAdelHC.
David Magerison - has played Club Hockey for 51 years and is still going strong at the age of 76, proving that age is not a barrier to play our sport.
Article courtesy of @TelegraphSport:
#HockeyFamilySpotlight
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Let me introduce you to @spencer_lynx.
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@spencer_lynx - a charity launched in 2019 by @Spencer_Hockey, delivers free
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For more information:
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Let me introduce you to @spencer_lynx.
@spencer_lynx - a charity launched in 2019 by @Spencer_Hockey, delivers free
For more information:
#HockeyFamilySpotlight
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Let me introduce you to @hockey_4_heroes.
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@hockey_4_heroes - launched in 2012 & inspired by @HelpforHeroes, is using Hockey to help raise funds for wounded veterans & their families.
For more information:
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Let me introduce you to @hockey_4_heroes.
@hockey_4_heroes - launched in 2012 & inspired by @HelpforHeroes, is using Hockey to help raise funds for wounded veterans & their families.
For more information:
#HockeyFamilySpotlight
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Let me introduce you to @HockeyMaker.
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@HockeyMaker - the incredible volunteers at @EnglandHockey & @GBHockey, proving that you can #BePartOfIt both on & off the pitch.
The perfect finale to celebrate the people that make
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Let me introduce you to @HockeyMaker.
@HockeyMaker - the incredible volunteers at @EnglandHockey & @GBHockey, proving that you can #BePartOfIt both on & off the pitch.
The perfect finale to celebrate the people that make