Scottish youngsters named in Team GB squad


Five of Scotland’s young international hockey players are
celebrating today as they were named among the 120 athletes
selected by the British Olympic Association (BOA) to compete for
Team GB at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) in Sydney
from 16-20 January 2013.

Glynhill Hotel Kelburne’s Alan Forsyth and Michael Bremner have
been selected to be part of the men’s hockey squad, while Edinburgh
University’s Sarah Robertson and Loughborough Students’ Robyn
Collins have been included in the women’s hockey squad. Goalkeeper
Nicki Cochrane, also of Edinburgh University, is selected as a
travelling reserve.

Callum McLeod, Scottish Hockey Performance Manager, said: “Scottish
Hockey is delighted to congratulate these individuals on their
selection for Team GB. The Australian Youth Olympic Festival will
be a great opportunity for the players to test themselves against
the world’s best young hockey players and will provide an
invaluable experience for their burgeoning international
careers.”

The AYOF will see approximately 1,700 athletes aged 13-19 from 30
nations competing across 17 Olympic sports in many of the venues
used to host the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Team GB will compete in
11 Olympic sports: badminton, basketball, diving, golf, gymnastics,
hockey, rowing, shooting, triathlon, weightlifting and
wrestling.

Inspired by Team GB’s outstanding success at this summer’s London
Olympic Games, this group of young athletes will be aiming to use
the AYOF experience as a springboard in their development towards
fulfilling their aspirations of representing Team GB at future
Olympic Games.

Mark England, Team GB Chef de Mission said: “Following the
inspirational achievements of Team GB’s athletes this summer at the
London 2012 Games it is an exciting time to lead this group of
exceptionally talented young athletes to the Australian Youth
Olympic Festival.

“The AYOF will play an important role in introducing these athletes
to an environment reminiscent of the Olympic Games and providing
them with a taste of a multi-sport competition. They will also have
the opportunity to develop their understanding of the Olympic
ideals of excellence, friendship and respect.  I’m confident
the AYOF will prove to be an invaluable experience in progressing
their international sporting careers as they aim to bridge the gap
between youth and senior international representation. The
statistics show what a crucial springboard the AYOF has been for
many of our successful London 2012 Olympians.”

Robert Heatly, Scottish Hockey Chief Executive, said: “It is an
honour for the players to be selected to represent Great Britain in
hockey and they should be proud of their achievements. I hope that
their participation in the Australian Youth Olympic Festival will
be a fantastic experience and that they fully embrace the
opportunity of playing in this excellent competition.”

Five of Scotland’s young international hockey players
are celebrating today as they were named among the 120 athletes
selected by the British Olympic Association (BOA) to compete for
Team GB at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) in Sydney
from 16-20 January 2013.

Glynhill Hotel Kelburne’s Alan Forsyth and Michael Bremner have
been selected to be part of the men’s hockey squad, while Edinburgh
University’s Sarah Robertson and Loughborough Students’ Robyn
Collins have been included in the women’s hockey squad. Goalkeeper
Nicki Cochrane, also of Edinburgh University, is selected as a
travelling reserve.

Michael Bremner

Callum McLeod, Scottish Hockey Performance Manager, said:
“Scottish Hockey is delighted to congratulate these individuals on
their selection for Team GB. The Australian Youth Olympic Festival
will be a great opportunity for the players to test themselves
against the world’s best young hockey players and will provide an
invaluable experience for their burgeoning international
careers.”

The AYOF will see approximately 1,700 athletes aged 13-19 from
30 nations competing across 17 Olympic sports in many of the venues
used to host the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Team GB will compete in
11 Olympic sports: badminton, basketball, diving, golf, gymnastics,
hockey, rowing, shooting, triathlon, weightlifting and
wrestling.

ForsythAllan

Inspired by Team GB’s outstanding success at this summer’s
London Olympic Games, this group of young athletes will be aiming
to use the AYOF experience as a springboard in their development
towards fulfilling their aspirations of representing Team GB at
future Olympic Games.

Mark England, Team GB Chef de Mission said: “Following the
inspirational achievements of Team GB’s athletes this summer at the
London 2012 Games it is an exciting time to lead this group of
exceptionally talented young athletes to the Australian Youth
Olympic Festival.

“The AYOF will play an important role in introducing these
athletes to an environment reminiscent of the Olympic Games and
providing them with a taste of a multi-sport competition. They will
also have the opportunity to develop their understanding of the
Olympic ideals of excellence, friendship and respect.  I’m
confident the AYOF will prove to be an invaluable experience in
progressing their international sporting careers as they aim to
bridge the gap between youth and senior international
representation. The statistics show what a crucial springboard the
AYOF has been for many of our successful London 2012
Olympians.”

Nicki Cochrane

Robert Heatly, Scottish Hockey Chief Executive, said: “It is an
honour for the players to be selected to represent Great Britain in
hockey and they should be proud of their achievements. I hope that
their participation in the Australian Youth Olympic Festival will
be a fantastic experience and that they fully embrace the
opportunity of playing in this excellent competition.”

Further details and athlete biographies can be found on the
AYOF website

 

 

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