Ellie MacKenzie joins GB Hockey Programme

Ellie MacKenzie has been named as part of the GB Hockey programme and will train alongside the wider squad at Bisham Abbey Sports Centre.

The selection underlines MacKenzie’s development, and will now access the daily training environment designed to support athletes targeting senior international success. Betsan Thomas of Wales has also joined the programme.

MacKenzie joins the programme after impressing across Home Nation and GB development environments. She made her Scotland debut in 2024 and has earnt 32 caps for the home nation as a forward.

Her first major tournament debut came in 2025 when she was selected to play at the FIH Nations Cup in Santiago before competing at the European Championships that summer. Most recently she represented Scotland at the 2026 World Cup.

MacKenzie plays for Surbiton hockey club in the league and was part of the squad that won the Premier Division title in 2025/26.

Bobby Crutchley, GB Hockey Performance Director, said: “We are delighted to welcome Betsan and Ellie into the GB Hockey centralised programme. Both players have shown great potential through their performances for Wales and Scotland, earning this opportunity to take the next step in their development.

“We are excited to support them as they join the GB environment, continue their growth as athletes, and pursue their ambitions on the international stage.”

MacKenzie said: “The last couple of years in a Scotland shirt have been really special, and qualifying for and playing in our first World Cup in 24 years is something I’m very proud of. I’m excited to take the next step, keep learning from the players around me, and play my part in GB’s journey to LA 2028 and beyond.”

 

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