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Swansea HC Set to Compete in the 2025 EuroHockey Championships in Vienna
The Championships are being held at the Akademischer Hockey und Tennisclub in Vienna starting on Friday 14th for three days.
Swansea Hockey Club returns to the EuroHockey Indoor Championships in Vienna this season, following their victory in the 2023 Welsh National Indoor Championships, where they triumphed against Penarth in a thrilling final. This marks another chapter in Swansea’s rich European indoor hockey legacy, having secured a bronze medals in the 2022 competition held in Croatia and 2020 in Porto. Following promotion, 2023 saw the squad gained valuable experience in the 2023 edition in Cambrai.
Leading the charge is team captain Fleur Gallagher, a seasoned player with 22 indoor caps for Swansea, including five appearances and a goal in Cambrai.
The team also sees the return of Georgina Pitts, a medal winner in both the 2020 and 2022 editions of the tournament. Rising talent Olivia Forey injects youthful energy, yet has already amassed 24 caps, including five from last year’s competition. She boosts an impressive record of nine goals for Wales at the U16 Hockey5s and U18 Championships in 2023. Meg Langley, fresh from her stint in France with Saint Germain HC, also returns, bringing her 24 indoor appearances and 11 EuroHockey caps back to the fold as well as competing for Wales in Hockey 5s tournaments. Additionally, Grace Diamond, the leading goalkeeper in the outdoor league for clean sheets, is expected to be a force to be reckoned with in this year’s competition.
Bethan Collier adds further experience to the squad, boasting 30 indoor caps and four EuroHockey goals for Swansea, alongside international experience from the 2020 EuroHockey Indoor Championship II with the senior Welsh women’s team . She was a key part of Swansea’s bronze medal success in 2022 and their campaign in Cambrai in 2023, as well as competing for Wales in European competitions at U21 level. Bethan is joined by her sister, Flora Collier, as the duo look to leave their mark on this year’s competition.
The team also boasts exciting young talent in Rosie Jones, a prolific scorer for Wales’ U16 Hockey5s squad in 2022, alongside Iona Roderick, Jess Waddington, Katherine Shaw, and Lucy Wiseman, all of whom bring fresh energy and versatility to the young yet experienced squad. With a mix of emerging stars and seasoned players, this squad is poised to shine on the European stage.
Swansea HC is no stranger to international competitions, having competed in Europe for many years and earning respect as a formidable contender. This year’s tournament is a chance for this dynamic squad to prove themselves once again, combining youthful enthusiasm with years of experience. With their sights set high, Swansea is ready to take on the challenge and make their mark in Vienna.
Under the guidance of coach Lee Marshall, Swansea HC will field a strong team comprising Fleur Gallagher (C), Bethan Collier, Flora Collier, Georgina Pitts, Grace Diamond, Iona Roderick, Jess Waddington, Katherine Shaw, Olivia Forey, Lucy Wiseman, Meg Langley, and Rosie Jones.
With a perfect blend of seasoned experience and exciting young talent, Swansea HC is set to take on Europe’s best. The team’s determination and proven track record position them as serious contenders to make a significant impact in Vienna.