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Jennifer Eadie
Age: 22
Position: Forward
Club: Clydesdale Western
Height: 1.62
Occupation: Student at the University of Glasgow – Physiology and Sport Science
Born: Glasgow
Lives: Glasgow
Primary School: Hutchesons’ Grammar School
Secondary School: Hutchesons’ Grammar School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? No
Major achievements (starting with most recent):
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- 2017 – World League 2, 3rd
- 2016 – Indoor European Championship II, 6th
- 2014 – Indoor European Championship II, 3rd
- U21 European Championship II, 3rd
- 2013 – U18 European Championship II, 2nd
Notes: Father represented rowing for Scotland, twin played age group for Scotland.
Hobbies: Brunching and reading
Instagram: jennifer.eadie
Nickname if any? Jeadie
Favourite TV programme/ movie? TV programme: Sherlock
Favourite meal? Chilli con carne
Favourite superhero or somebody you wish you could swap places with? Iron Man
Hidden talent: Can solve a Rubik’s cube
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Clean Bandit – Rather Be
Sporting hero? Katherine Grainger
Becky Ward
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Becky Ward
Age: 29
Position: Defence
Club: Western Wildcats
Occupation: PE Teacher
Born: Dundee
Lives: Glasgow
Primary School: Clepington Primary School
Secondary School: Morgan Academy
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? Yes
Major achievements (starting with most recent):
- 2017, World League 2, 3rd place
- 2015, European Championships, 6th place
- 2014, Commonwealth Games, 6th place
- 2014, Eurohockey Indoor Championships 2, 3rd place
Notes: Uncle was a net minder for the GB ice hockey team.
Hobbies: Watching ice hockey, going to the cinema
Twitter: @beckyward10
Nickname if any? Wardie
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Ferris Buellers Day Off or Guardians of the Galaxy
Favourite meal? Chicken & Chorizo pasta bake
Favourite superhero? Starlord from Guardians of the Galaxy
Hidden talent: Performing science tricks!
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Can’t hold us – Macklemore
Sporting hero? The USA 1980 ice hockey team
Sponsor: Morgan Academy FP Association
Amy Louise Brodie
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Amy Louise Brodie
Age: 27
Position: Forward
Club: Edinburgh University
Height: 5ft7
Occupation: Physical Education teacher
Born: Edinburgh
Lives: Edinburgh
Primary School: Parsons Green
Secondary School: Portobello
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? No
Major achievements:
- Celtic Cup/Home nations/Indoor Europeans/A division Europeans (2015)
- World League 2 (2017)
- World league 3 (2017)
Notes: Played hockey with my mum for the club W.I.T
Hobbies: shopaholic
Twitter: @amybrodie7
Instagram: amybrodie17
Nickname if any? Brodie/Brods/TBB (too bold Brodie)
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Modern family Elf and love actually
Favourite meal? Fajitas
Favourite superhero? Thor
Hidden talent: I can do the worm
Sporting hero? Naomi Van Ass
Amy Costello
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Amy Costello
Age: 20
Position: Defence
Club: University of Birmingham
Height: 1.74m
Occupation (and what studying if student): Sports Science
Sponsor: Grays and The 2gether Partnership
Born: Edinburgh
Lives: Edinburgh
Primary School: Erskine Stewart’s Melville School
Secondary School: The Mary Erskine School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? no
Major achievements (starting with most recent): Great Britain squad selection 2017, World League 2 2017 3rd place finish
Hobbies: hockey
Twitter: @amycostello6
Instagram: amy_costello14
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Greys anatomy, Beauty and the Beast
Favourite meal? Roast Dinner
Favourite superhero or somebody you wish you could swap places with? Superman
Hidden talent: piano
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Shots-broiler remix, imagine dragons
Sporting hero? Muhammad Ali
Lucy Lanigan
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Lucy Lanigan
Age: 24
Position: Forward
Club: Clydesdale Western
Height: 1.64m
Weight: 62kg
Occupation: Physical Education Teacher at The Mary Erskine School
Born: Glasgow
Lives: Edinburgh
Primary School: St Cadoc’s
Secondary School: Hutchesons’ Grammar School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? No
Major achievements (starting with most recent): Receiving my first cap in Spain 2016.
Notes: Mum, dad and Sister Sophie. Enjoy socialising and catching up with friends.
Hobbies: Swimming, dancing
Twitter: @lucy_lanigan
Instagram: lucylanigan10
Nickname if any? Lanners
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Made in Chelsea/Broadchurch
Favourite meal? Steak and chips
Favourite superhero or somebody you wish you could swap places with? Justin Bieber
Hidden talent: I can tap dance
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Come with me (Special D)
Sporting hero? Rhona Simpson
Emma McGregor
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Emma McGregor
Age: 23
Position: Forward
Club: Clydesdale Western
Height: 1.64m
Sponsor: Innovate Financial Services
Occupation: Full Time Student – MEng Civil Engineering
Born: Edinburgh
Lives: Edinburgh
Primary School: Pentland Primary School
Secondary School: Firrhill High School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? : No
Major achievements (starting with most recent): 15+ Senior Caps,
2014, U21 European Championships, 3rd
Notes: Dad skied for Great Britain
Hobbies: Golf
Twitter: @Emma_McGregor9
Instagram: emmamcgregor9
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Law Abiding Citizen/ Shawshank Redemption
Favourite meal? Roast Dinner
Hidden talent: Double jointed arms
Sporting hero? Andy Murray
Lucy Camlin
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Lucy Camlin
Age: 24
Position: GK
Club: Watsonians HC Edinburgh
Height: 1.58m
Occupation: Physiotherapist and Support Worker for mentally and physically disabled children
Born: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Hometown: Shanoughstown, Northern Ireland
Lives: Edinburgh
Primary School: Templepatrick PS
Secondary School: Ballyclare High School (Grammar)
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? No
Major achievements (starting with most recent):
- 2017 World League II competition, Valencia, 3rd place
- 2016 Eurohockey Club Champions Challenge I, 2015 Scottish League and 2014 Scottish Cup Winners, Edinburgh University
- 2012 Eurohockey Club Champions Trophy, Irish Cup and Irish League Winners, Pegasus HC
- 2010 World Youth Olympic Games in Singapore
Notes: Volunteered at Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games – presented with a hockey stick from one of the South African Bronze medallist players. I went on to win my first capped match for Scotland playing against them a year and a half later.
Hobbies: cycling, sailing, orienteering, member of ‘Christians in Sport’ Organisatio
Twitter: @Lucy_Camlin
Instagram: Lucy_a_camlin
Nickname if any: Luce, Ninja
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Finding Nemo
Favourite meal: Spinach and ricotta lasagne
Favourite somebody you wish you could swap places with? Swap with the Queen for a day
Hidden talent: Secret avid ukulele player
What is your favourite song to warm up with: Titanium, David Guetta
Sporting hero: Ellen Mac Arthur
Sponsors: Aratac Hockey
Emily Newlands
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Emily Newlands
Age: 22
Position: Defender
Club: Watsonians
Height: 1.64m
Occupation: Student – Queen Margaret University studying Applied Pharmacology
Born: Sekirk
Lives: Edinburgh
Club: Watsonians
Sponsor: Border Safeguard
Primary School: Knowepark Primary School
Secondary School: Selkirk High School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? no
Major achievements (starting with most recent):
- 2016 – 4 Nations Tournament Dublin.
- 2015 – 1st Cap Scotland VS Ireland.
- 2014 – u21 European Championships.
- 2013 – U18 European Championships
Notes: Father – Scottish Athletics 400m Champion 1992 and 1993
Hobbies: watching rugby and socialising with friends
Twitter: @EmilyNewlands
Instagram: emilynewlands
Nickname if any? Em
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Suits and prison break
Favourite meal? Roast dinner
Sporting hero? Jessica Ennis-Hill
Heather Howie
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Heather Howie
Age: 25
Position: Midfield
Club: Clydesdale Western
Height: 1.68m
Sponsor: Firstpoint USA and TK hockey
Occupation: Sports coach at St Aloysius College
Born: Glasgow
School: Craigholme School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? No
Major achievements (starting with most recent): Competing at the World League 2 in Valencia, Spain. Finished 3rd and qualified for World League 3
Notes: My aunt won gold at the 2002 Olympics for curling
Hobbies: Going on adventures, playing with my rabbit
Twitter: @HeatherHowie1
Instagram: heather_howie
Nickname: Brains 🙂
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Prison Break/Love Actually
Favourite meal? My mums banoffee pie
Favourite superhero or somebody you wish you could swap places with? Someone that can fly
What is your favourite song to warm up with? The Worlds Greatest – R Kelly
Sporting hero? Lionel Messi, just because he is absolutely class
Karin Belch
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Karin Belch
Age: 24
Position: Defence
Club: Grove Menzieshill
Height: 170cm
Weight: 65kg
Occupation: Student – Medicine (University of Dundee)
Born: Glasgow
Lives: Dundee
Primary School: The Glasgow Academy
Secondary School: The Glasgow Academy
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? No
Notes: My granny represented Scotland for swimming at the Commonwealth Games in 1958!
Hobbies: running, painting & the outdoors!
Instagram: kbelch
Nickname if any? Belchy
Favourite TV programme/ movie? I’m so bad for TV… I don’t really watch any series and even though I enjoy watching films, I am constantly forgetting the names of them!
Favourite meal? Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto… or anyyyyything with BBQ sauce!
Favourite superhero or somebody you wish you could swap places with? I would love to swap places with a travel blogger – someone who gets paid to travel and experience different cultures across the world.
Hidden talent: I have a photographic memory so I can find missing things in the house! I am also quite good at untangling knots and opening lids!
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Anything that I can sing (/scream…) along to.
Sporting hero? It would have to be somebody like Jamie Roberts (Welsh rugby internationalist) who has manged to finish his medical degree whilst performing at the top of his sporting career. I think it is inspiring that he has been able to find the balance between his sporting and studying/working life. I hope to be able to do this through my hockey career.
Katie Robertson
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Katie Robertson
Age: 21
Position: Midfield
Club: Grove Menzieshill
Height: 1.66m
Sponsor: Kettle Produce and Grays hockey
Occupation: Student. 3rd Year, Sport and Psychology
Born: Kirkcaldy
Hometown: Freuchie, Fife
Lives: Dundee
Primary School: Kilgraston
Secondary School: Kilgraston
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? No
Hobbies: Helping on the farm
Twitter: @katierob_
Instagram: katierob96
Nickname if any? K.rob/ Robo
Favourite TV programme/ movie? The Great British Bake Off
Favourite meal? Homemade lasagne
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Broken Arrows, Avicii
Sporting hero? Pauline Stott
Kareena Cuthbert
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Kareena Cuthbert
Age: 31
Position: Defender
Club: Western Wildcats
Height: 1.66m
Occupation: Physiotherapist
Born: Paisley
Hometown: Greenock
Lives: Glasgow
Sponsor: ACT Construction and Gryphon Sticks
Primary School: Ardgowan
Secondary School: Greenock Academy / Glasgow School of Sport
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? Delhi 2010
Major achievements (starting with most recent):
- Bronze WL2
- Top 6 European championship 2013 & 2015
Notes: Brother plays in men’s team. Mum used to play for England.
Hobbies: Hanging with my husband and my dog
Twitter: @kazmarshall7
Instagram: marshallkaz
Nickname if any? Kaz
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Anything that makes me laugh
Favourite meal? Steak or risotto
Favourite superhero or somebody you wish you could swap places with? Iron man
Hidden talent: you’ll never find me in a game of hide and seek
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Eminem – lose yourself
Sporting hero? Rona Simpson. All of the GB girls who won gold in Rio are pretty inspirational….it can be done!
Nicola Skrastin
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Nicola Skrastin
Age: 25
Position: Midfield
Club: Grove Menzieshill
Height: 1.62m
Occupation: Business Analyst
Born: Alexandria
Hometown: Helensburgh
Lives: Edinburgh
Primary School: Rhu
Secondary School: Lomond
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? Yes, Glasgow 2014
Major achievements (starting with most recent):
- 2016: no tournaments
- 2015: ‘A’ Division Europeans.
- 2014: Commonwelath Games – 6th
- 2013: World League 2. ‘A’ Division Europeans.
Twitter: @nickiskrastin
Instagram: nickiskrastin
Nickname if any? Skratch
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Grey’s Anatomy
Favourite meal? Fajitas
Favourite superhero or somebody you wish you could swap places with? J.K Rowling
Sporting hero? Serena Williams
Sarah Jamieson
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Sarah Jamieson
Age: 24
Position: Forward
Club: Grove Menzieshill
Height: 1.65
Occupation: Law graduate
Born: Edinburgh
Lives: Edinburgh
Primary School: Towerbank Primary School
Secondary School: Portobello High School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? No
Major achievements (starting with most recent):
- 2016 – Scottish National Champions (with Grove at European play offs)
- 2015 – Eurohockey – Club champions challenge 2 winners.
Notes: Everyone in my family plays hockey except my Mum.
Hobbies: Reading, drawing, Spanish, anything outdoors.
Twitter: @SarahJJamieson
Instagram: sjjamieson
Nickname if any? SJ
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Too many to choose from!
Favourite meal? Chicken enchiladas
Hidden talent: I can play the ukulele.
What is your favourite song to warm up with? KC and the Sunshine Band – Give it up.
Sporting hero? Luciana Aymar
Susan Al-Haddad
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Susan Al-Haddad
Age: 21
Position: Goalkeeper
Club: Edinburgh University
Height: 1.53m
Occupation: Biomedical Engineer Student
Born: Doncaster/England
Hometown: Glasgow
Lives: Glasgow
Primary School: Dundee High School/ The Glasgow Academy
Secondary School: The Glasgow Academy
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? No
Major achievements (starting with most recent):
- 2017 Club team won the league20
- 15 U18 European Tournament
Notes: Originally from Iraq
Hobbies: Hanging out with my friends
Twitter: @Susan_AlHaddad
Instagram: SusanAlHaddad
Nickname if any: Suz
Favourite TV programme/ movie: Friends
Favourite meal: Ice cream
Hidden talent: Can speak Arabic
What is your favourite song to warm up with: Nobody to love – Sigma
Sporting hero: Jimi Lewis
Alison Howie
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Alison Howie
Age: 27
Position: Midfield
Club: Clydesdale Western
Height: 1.75M
Occupation: Brand development executive at Red Bull
Born: Glasgow
Lives: Glasgow
Primary School: Kirkhill Primary
Secondary School: Craigholme School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? no
Major achievements (starting with most recent):
- 2017 World League 2, 2015 European Championships20
- 13 European Championships2
- 013 World League 2
Notes: Younger sister Heather also plays in the senior women team. Aunt Rhona Howie (Martin) won Olympic Gold for Curling in 2002
Hobbies: travelling, socialising with friends and family
Twitter: @alihowie3
Instagram: alihowie3
Nickname if any: Ali
Favourite TV programme/ movie: Prison Break / Lion King
Favourite meal? Chicken Fajitas
Favourite superhero or somebody you wish you could swap places with? I wish I had an invisibility cloak
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Anything by Pitbull
Sporting hero? Chris Hoy
Amy Gibson
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Amy Gibson
Age: 29
Position: Goalkeeper
Club: Reading
Height: 1.64m
Born: Dumbarton
Hometown: Dumbarton
Lives: Reading/Cardross
Primary School: Knoxland Primary
Secondary School: Dumbarton Academy/Bellahouston Academy
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? Yes, Glasgow
Major achievements (starting with most recent):
- 2015 – Eurohockey Championships, 6th
- 2014 – Commonwealth games, 6th
- 2013 – Eurohockey Championships, 6th
- 2012 – Champions Challenge, 4th
- 2011 – Champions Challenge, 3rd
Hobbies: Eating, podcasting, digital media.
Twitter: @amygibson_29
Nickname if any? Gibbers, Gibson, Gibbo
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Big Bang Theory/Never Been Kissed
Favourite meal? Haggis, Neeps and Tatties
Hidden talent: Can play at least 2 songs on the ukulele
What is your favourite song to warm up with? No bothered
Sporting hero? Helen Richardson-Walsh
Claire Hill
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Claire Hill
Age: 22
Position: Forward
Club: Edinburgh University
Height: 1.75cm
Width: 70kg
Occupation: Student- Business Management with Marketing
Born: Melrose
Hometown: Kelso
Lives: Edinburgh
Primary School: Edenside Primary School
Secondary School: Kelso High School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? No
Major achievements (starting with most recent):
- U’21 GB selection for test series v USA
Notes: Played with my sister in U’21 Europeans 2014
Hobbies: Travelling
Twitter: @ClaireHill07
Instagram: claire7hill
Nickname if any? Chill
Favourite meal? Chicken and leek pie
Favourite superhero or somebody you wish you could swap places with? Blake Lively
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Touch
Sporting hero? Laura Trott & Jason Kenny
Heather Samantha Lang
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Heather Samantha Lang
Age: 25
Position: Forward
Club: Clydesdale Western
Height: 1.61m
Occupation: Teacher of Physical Education
Born: Glasgow
Lives: Glasgow
Primary School: Giffnock Primary School/ Hutchesons’ Grammar School
Secondary School: Hutchesons’ Grammar School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? No
Notes: Mum played hockey for Scotland and GB
Hobbies: Tennis, Music
Nickname if any? H
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Prison Break
Favourite meal? Steak
Laura Swanson
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Laura Swanson
Age: 19
Position: Midfield
Club: University of Edinburgh
Height: 1.70m
Weight: 64kg
Occupation: Student. LLB Law
Born: Livingston
Hometown: Kirknewton
Lives: Edinburgh
Primary School: Kirknewton Primary School
Secondary School: Balerno High School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? No
Major achievements (starting with most recent):
- U18 European A Division 2015
Hobbies: Hockey, that’s all.
Twitter: @lauraswanson_
Instagram: lauraswans0n
Nickname if any? Swanny
Favourite meal? Steak
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Girl (Daughter of Scotland) – Sharon Martin
Sporting hero? Andy Murray
Nicola Cochrane
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Nicola Cochrane
Age: 24
Position: Goalkeeper
Club: Beeston
Sponsors: specialist Sports and Perspective Photography
Occupation: Hockey Coach at Millfield School
Born: Glasgow
Hometown: Dunblane
Lives: Street/Somerset
Primary School: Westhill Primary School and the British School of Paris
Secondary School: Strathallan School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? No
Hobbies: Watching li
Twitter: @nckicochrane
Instagram: nicki_cochrane
Nickname if any? Coco
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Broadchurch/ The Guardian
Favourite superhero or somebody you wish you could swap places with? Ironman
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Martin Garrix Scared to be lonely
Sporting hero? Andy Murray
Sarah Robertson
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Sarah Robertson
Age: 24
Position: Midfield
Club: Hampstead and Westminster
Height: 1.67m
Occupation: Just finished law degree at the University of Edinburgh
Born: Melrose
Hometown: Selkirk
Lives: Edinburgh
Club: Old club was Borders Fjordhus
Primary School: Knowepark Primary
Secondary School: Selkirk High School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? Yes Glasgow 2014
Major achievements (starting with most recent):
- 3rd place finish at World League Round 2 2017
- First GB cap February 2015
- 2015 Borders Sports Personality of the Year
- 2015 A division Europeans
- 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
- 2013 GB Youth Olympics
- 2012 first senior cap
Notes: Used to also play age grade football for Scotland.
Twitter: @SarahRobertson_
Instagram: sarahrobertson_
Nickname if any? Saz
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Shawshank Redemption
Favourite meal? Cant beat a Sunday roast at home
Hidden talent: worst singer in the world
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Birdie wild horses remix
Sporting hero? Janet Jack, my coach as a youngster and always supporting of my hockey career. Forever grateful for the time she has invested in my hockey.
Charlotte Watson
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Charlotte Watson
Age: 20
Position: Forward
Club: Dundee Wanderers
Height: 1.65m
Occupation: Accountancy and Finance Student at Dundee University
Born: Dundee
Lives: Dundee
Club: Club Name
Primary School: St. Joseph’s RC Primary School
Secondary School: St. John’s RC Secondary School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? No
Major achievements (starting with most recent): World League 2, 2017, 3rd
Hobbies: Cooking, reading, cycling
Twitter: @___CharlotteW
Instagram: charlottewatson23
Nickname if any? Chaz, Chazza
Favourite TV programme/ movie? The Office or anything Disney
Favourite meal? Lasagne
Hidden talent: Can sorta juggle…
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Anything…
Sporting hero? Jessica Ennis-Hill
Becky Merchant
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Becky Merchant
Age: 30
Position: Forward
Club: Edinburgh University
Height: 1.78m
Occupation: PE teacher (Fettes College)
Born: London
Hometown: Thames Ditton
Lives: Edinburgh
Primary School: Thames Ditton Junior School
Secondary School: Kingston Grammar School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? Delhi (2010)
Major achievements (starting with most recent):
- Commonwealth Games (Delhi 2010)
- World League 2 (x 2)
- European A divisions (2009, 2013, 2015)
- Champions Challenge 2 (Dublin, Glasgow)
- 100th cap (Vs Italy 2015)
- Celtic Cups x 3
- Gold Medal Youth Olympics 2007 (Sydney, Great Britain U20)
Notes: Brother has played for Scotland Hockey
Hobbies: That would require free time…….
Twitter: @beckymerchant
Instagram: @beckymerchant
Nickname if any: Big Becks (there are a lot of becky’s in the team and I’m the tallest…..)
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Grey’s Anatomy and Suits
Favourite meal: Brunch!
Favourite somebody you wish you could swap places with? Michelle Obama
What is your favourite song to warm up with: At the moment – Despacito Feat Justin Bieber or anything Avicii.
Sporting hero: Serena Williams and Kate Richardson-Walsh
Sponsors: Ritual Hockey, Barrington Sports, Tribe Yoga.
Nikki Alexander-Lloyd
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Nikki Alexander-Lloyd
Age: 31
Position: Attacking midfield
Club: Wimbledon Hockey Club
Height: 5ft3
Occupation (and what studying if student): *hopefully sports marketing
Born: Farnborough
Hometown: Beckenham
Lives: Surrey
Primary School: St David’s College
Secondary School: Bromley High School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? Yes, Glasgow 2014
Major achievements:
- World league round 2 Valencia
- 4 nations 2016
- Europeans London 2015
- Commonwealth Games 2014
- London Investec Cup
- Europeans Belgium 2013
- World League round 2 Rio
- Champions Challenge 2012 Dublin
- World League 1 Prague
- Celtin Cup 2012,
Hobbies: Obviously playing hockey, keeping fit, visiting art galleries
Twitter: @lloydnikki
Instagram: lloydnikki
Nickname if any? Lloydy, barbie
Favourite TV programme/ movie? TV programme – Qi or anything with David Attenborough. Movie… All the Harry Potter films!
Favourite meal? Sushi
Hidden talent: I have a degree in Fine Arts and created a permanent sculpture in Kent
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Remember the name – fort minor
Sporting hero? Serena Williams
Millie Brown
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Millie Brown
Age: 21
Position: Forward
Club: Clydesdale Western
Height: 1.6
Weight: 63kg
Occupation: student studying geography MSC
Born: Edinburgh, Scotland
Lives: Glasgow
Club: Clydesdale Western
Primary School: Fettes Prep School
Secondary School: Fettes College
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? no
Major achievements (starting with most recent): 2016, World League 3 , 3rd place
Hobbies: Entertainment
Twitter: @BrownMill103
Instagram: millieibrown
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Lord of the Rings
Favourite meal? Roast suckling pig
Hidden talent: Art
Robyn Collins
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Robyn Collins
Age: 25
Position: Defender
Club: Surbiton Hockey Club
Height: 5.7inches
Occupation: Sales Executive at STH
Born: Johannesburg
Hometown: Fenwick/Glasgow
Lives: Surbiton, London
Primary School: Hutchesons Grammar
Secondary School: Hutchesons Grammar
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? No
Major achievements (starting with most recent):
- Bronze Medal at Youth Olympic Games in Australia 2013
Notes: Cousin Fergus played for Scotland previously and younger brother is in the current squad.
Hobbies: spending time with friends and family
Twitter: @robcoll92
Nickname if any? Robs / robdog
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Greys Anatomy
Favourite meal? Sunday roast
Hidden talent: Sports massage
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Stay – Zedd
Sporting hero? Novak Djokovic
Fiona Burnet
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Fiona Burnet
Age: 21
Position: Forward
Club: Milne Craig Clydesdale Western
Height: 1.72m
Occupation (and what studying if student): Politics and International Relations – University of Bath
Born: Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire
Hometown: Helensburgh
Lives: Bath
Primary School: Rhu Primary
Secondary School: Lomond School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? No
Major achievements (starting with most recent): 2017, World League 2, 3rd
Notes: Grandfather played rugby for Scotland, Uncle sailed for New Zealand, Sister sails for Great Britain
Hobbies: Ukelele, Tennis, Skiing, Sailing, Cycling, Hill climbing
Twitter: @Fiona_Burnet
Instagram: fionaburnet
Nickname if any? Fi / Burner
Favourite TV programme/ movie? One Tree Hill/ Game of Thrones
Favourite meal? Roast Lamb
Hidden talent: Singing
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Pumped Up Kicks – Foster The People
Sporting hero? Andy Murray
Rebecca Condie
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Rebecca Condie
Age: 28
Position: Defender
Club: University of Birmingham (Captain)
Height: 1.65m
Occupation: Trainee Cardiac Scientist
Studied:
- MSc in Clinical Science (current) – Manchester Metropolitan University
- MSc Exercise Science & Health – Old Dominion University (USA)
- BSc (Hons) – Sport & Exercise Science – University of Birmingham
Born: Hannover (British Military Hospital)
Lives: Birmingham
Primary School: Balksbury Junior School
Secondary School: John Hanson Community School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? No
Major achievements (starting with most recent):
- 2016/17: 3rd Place at World League 2, qualified for World League 3
Investec Women’s Hockey League Play Offs - 2015/16: Investec Women’s Hockey League Play Offs
Investec Super Sixes Championship - 2011/12: NCAA Final Four
CAA Conference Champions - 2010/11: BUCS League & Knockout Champions
Twitter: @bexcondie
Instagram: rcondie64
Nickname if any? Bex/Condie/Condalon
Favourite TV programme: How to Get Away With Murder / Scandal
Favourite movie: The Guardian / Blindside
Favourite meal? Pizza or Home Cooked Roast with Yorkshire pudding
Somebody you wish you could swap places with? Beyonce
Hidden talent: Some would say my dancing…
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Chase & Status – Alive
Kate Holmes
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Kate Holmes
Age: 23
Position: Midfielder
Club: Clifton Robinsons HC
Height: 1.69m
Occupation (and what studying if student): Biology Student
Born: Kingston
Lives: Bath
Primary School: Weston Green
Secondary School: CLFS
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? No
Major achievements: February 2017, first major international tournament at World league 2 in Valencia. February 2016, first cap for Scotland.
Interesting facts: I like to read an inspirational quote before a game, my favourite one is this : ‘A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not in the branch but in her own wings.’
Hobbies: Playing guitar, trying out new recipes in the kitchen.
Twitter: @kateholmes25
Instagram: @kateholmes25
Favourite TV programme/ movie? It was Great British Bake-off but it won’t be the same without Mary Berry so I’ll have to say Masterchef!
Favourite meal? Anything cooked by Mum!
Hidden talent: Not sure if this counts as a talent but I know a lot of cheese jokes… What did the cheese say to itself in the mirror? Halloumi!
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Beautiful Day by U2 – When I was younger my Dad used to play it in the car when taking my brother to his football matches and it’s still my favourite pre-match tune!
Sporting hero: Paula Radcliffe
Fiona Bruce
Player Information
Fiona Bruce
Age: 26
Position: Forward
Club: Clydesdale Western
Height: 1.72m
Weight: 62kg
Occupation (and what studying if student): Student, Sport Science
Born: Glasgow
Hometown: Glasgow
Lives: Glasgow
Club: Wimbledon
Primary School: Hutchesons’ Grammar School
Secondary School: Hutchesons’ Grammar School
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? : no
Major achievements: European Championships, 2015
Hobbies: All other sports, brunch.
Twitter: @fibruce7
Instagram: fibruce7
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Homeland or 24
Favourite meal? Thai food
Favourite superhero or somebody you wish you could swap places with? Spiderman
Hidden talent: Former ballerina/piano player
What is your favourite song to warm up with? Any kind of dance music
Sporting hero? Wendy Justice
Mairi Drummond
Player Information
Mairi Drummond
Age: 25
Position: Midfield
Club: Wimbledon
SURNAME Forename: DRUMMOND Mairi
Club: Wimbledon HC
Position: Midfield
Height: 5’2″
Weight: 60kg
Occupation (and what studying if student): BP Commercial Downstream Graduate
Born: Edinburgh, Scotland
Hometown: Edinburgh
Lives: Clapham, London
Club: Wimbledon HC
Primary School: George Watson’s College
Secondary School: George Watson’s College
Have you played at a Commonwealth Games? : No
Major achievements (starting with most recent): 2016 4 Nations in Ireland, 2012 Indoor Europeans in Lithuania (3rd place)
Notes: Member of the Scottish Youth Development Squad for swimming aged 13, county tennis player and skied in the British Downhill Champs in Meribel
Hobbies: Seeing friends and having a blast.
Twitter: @mairidrum
Instagram: @mairidrum
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Favourite meal? Spag Bol
Favourite superhero or somebody you wish you could swap places with? Blake Lively
Hidden talent: Play the bagpipes
What is your favourite song to warm up with? My Humps – Black Eyed Peas
Sporting hero? Laura Bartlett