JUNIOR FLAMES SELECTED FOR GB  WOMEN'S SQUAD

 

Swindon Skater Hockey Club are proud to announce that two of their Junior Flames team members, defender Hannah Archer and netminder Charmaine Payne have been selected for the BISHA GB National women’s squad.

Their selection to the squad is in line with governing body’s new selection policy, which seeks to ensure that all national teams competing in Europe are adequately prepared. Whilst the women’s squad will not be competing in this year’s European tournament it is hoped that by selecting the squad early the GB women’s team will be in the best possible position to mount a serious challenge against the teams from Germany and Switzerland, widely considered to be the elite sides in Europe, in 2009.

The squad, made up from the top women players from BISHA’s national leagues, will meet up to train on a regular basis and it is hoped that all squad members will be given the opportunity to earn national caps in a series of pre-tournament friendlies. 

Club Chairman, Les Satchell, said “ Hannah’s and Charmaine’s selection to the GB women’s squad is a tremendous achievement for both and is a testament to their hard work, dedication and skill. Their inclusion in Team GB illustrates the strength and depth at the club and is a measure of the success of the ongoing development programme being run throughout Swindon Skater Hockey Club. As a club we are very proud of their achievement and wish both Hannah and Charmaine the best of luck. “

Skater Hockey is a fast, exciting team sport, similar to ice hockey, played in indoors sports halls using inline skates and a ball rather than a puck. Swindon Skater Hockey Club trains on Saturdays (or Friday evenings for the Juniors) at the Croft Recreation Centre where all new players, regardless of experience or ability, are always welcome. For those that wish to give it a try for the first time, the club runs a beginners session from 12.00hrs – 13.00hrs on Saturdays. The club can provide some loan equipment (helmets, gloves and sticks) for novices, on the day, but please bring your own skates.

For further information please contact The Croft on 01793 526622 or visit www.swindonflames.com

Charmaine & Hannah celebrate their call-up