Residence |
Auckland, NZL |
Occupation |
Student |
Languages |
English |
Higher education |
Auckland University of Technology: Auckland, NZL |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
She took up hockey at age five in Whangarei. |
Why this sport? |
"I saw neighbours playing outside and thought it looked fun." |
Club / Team |
Auckland: Auckland, NZL |
Name of coach |
Mark Hager [national] |
Coach from which country? |
Australia |
Preferred position / style / stance / technique |
Forward |
Year |
2009 |
Country |
New Zealand |
Hobbies |
Spending time with family, friends, going to the beach, playing tennis and golf. (nzhockey.co.nz, 02 Aug 2010) |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning the silver medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Dehli. (Athlete, 03 Jul 2011) |
Hero / Idol |
Roger Federer. (Athlete, 03 Jul 2011) |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Make the most of the opportunities given to you." (hockeynz.co.nz, 15 Jun 2011) |
Awards and honours |
She was named Auckland University of Technology's Female Athlete of the Year for 2011. (aut.ac.nz, 19 Oct 2011) |
Famous relatives |
Her sister Charlotte has also played hockey for New Zealand. (New Zealand Commonwealth Games Guides, 03 Oct 2010) |
Ambitions |
To win a medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. (sportconnect.co.nz, 12 Jan 2012 |