Auckland Media Kit 17.11.2017 - 26.11.2017

#HWL2017 Contents

Key contacts & resources 1 Welcome message from FIH President Dr Narinder Dhruv Batra 2 About the Hockey World League 3 Overview of Hockey World League 2016-17 5

The Competition About and the Harbour Hockey Stadium 7 Competition format and match schedule 9 Pool A Teams – , USA, New Zealand, Korea 11 Pool B Teams – England, , Germany, China 19 Officials 27

Useful Information Event logos for download 28 Event photography 29 Rules and competition regulations 30 FIH Hero World Rankings 32 The Hockey Revolution 33 Hockey Pro League - The future of International Hockey 34 Information for media onsite in Auckland 36

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FIH Media Contacts: For all media queries relating to the event, please contact:

Danny Parker - FIH Communications Manager Email: [email protected] Tel: +41 79 619 77 24

About the event: Event title: Sentinel Homes Women’s Hockey World League Final Auckland 2017 When: 17-26 November 2017 Where: Harbour Hockey Stadium, 60 Paul Matthews Road, Albany, North Harbour, Auckland 0751, New Zealand Teams: Argentina, China, England, Germany, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, USA Event website: http://fih.ch/events/hockey-world-league/2017-women-hockey-world-league-final-auckland-nzl

Broadcast and live streaming: Broadcast and live streaming information will be published on the event website here: http://www.fih.ch/events/hockey-world-league/2017-women-hockey-world-league-final-auckland-nzl/tv

FIH Tournament Management System: Raw competition data (including match starting line-up pdfs and daily appointment sheets) will be available for the media by using the following log-in information (please keep login details confidential). URL: tms.fih.ch Username: [email protected] Password: Africa1004!

Social media: The FIH will provide comprehensive coverage of the event via our social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Facebook: facebook.com/fihockey Instagram: instagram.com/fihockey Twitter: twitter.com/fih_hockey Snapchat: snapchat.com/fihockey Hashtag: #HWL2017

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Introduction A message of welcome from Dr Narinder Dhruv Batra, President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH).

Dear Media Member, It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Sentinel Homes Women’s Hockey World League Final 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand. Firstly, I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to the eight women’s teams that have each earned the right to play in this Final thanks to outstanding performances at the respective Semi- Final events in Belgium and South Africa earlier this year. With Argentina, China, England, Germany, Korea, Netherlands, USA and home favourites New Zealand all in action, the line-up for what is the last global international prize on offer ahead of next year’s Vitality Hockey Women’s World Cup London 2018 is, without question, truly world class. As well as the chance to be crowned Hockey World League champions, the teams arrive at this competition knowing that the winners will be guaranteed a place in next year’s . The journey to the Women’s Hockey World League Final began way back in April 2016, when Singapore hosted the first of seven Round 1 events. The qualifiers from Round 1 competed in three Round 2 competitions, with the top performing sides battling it out at sensational Semi-Final events, which also doubled up as 2018 World Cup qualification events. New Zealand is now ready to host the concluding chapter in what has been yet another epic showcase for the sport. The global nature of the Hockey World League serves to highlight the inclusivity of hockey, giving developing nations the opportunity to play against the top ranked hockey teams whilst also allowing fans all around the world to experience elite international hockey in their own back yard. The Harbour Hockey Stadium has seen more than its fair share of exceptional hockey down the years, with the venue having played host to numerous international competitions including the Owen G Glenn FIH Men’s Champions Trophy in 2011. It was an event that was extremely well supported, and with the Black Sticks genuine challengers for the title, the Sentinel Homes Women’s Hockey World League Final is expected to be no different. It is clearly an exciting time for hockey in New Zealand, boosted by the announcement earlier this year that both the men’s and women’s Black Sticks teams had earned the right to compete in the Hockey Pro League, which starts in January 2019. The ground-breaking new league sees nine men’s and nine women’s teams from around the world play each other both at home and away every year, across a total of 152 games. The fixtures will take place week in, week out, from January to June, giving sports fans an unprecedented chance to watch their national team regularly compete against the world’s best on home soil. It promises to be a wonderful competition, and we know that hockey fans in New Zealand will quickly take this event to their hearts. I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to Hockey New Zealand and all their partners for their tremendous efforts ahead of this event. I have no doubt whatsoever that you will deliver a hugely successful tournament that embodies the Big, Bold, Packed and Loud ideals that sit at the heart of the Hockey Revolution. Our thanks must also go to the sponsors and the hundreds of volunteers who are crucial to making this competition a success. May I also wish all the athletes and officials the best of luck and hope that you enjoy your time in a country renowned for both spectacular beauty and a unique, diverse and dynamic culture.

Yours in hockey,

Dr Narinder Dhruv Batra FIH President

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner The Hockey World League

Fast-paced and action-packed, the Hockey World League gives hockey fans the chance to see their team go all the way to the Hockey World Cup or . Composed of four rounds and played over two years, the Hockey World League shines a spotlight on the sport around the world. Even the smallest hockey-playing nations can make their mark and write their own chapter in hockey’s history books. Fans will experience displays of exceptional skill and outstanding physical fitness, with non-stop action and plenty of goals. Fast and furious, precise and powerful, hockey has it all. Thousands of spectators are expected to witness all the action live, with millions more watching on TV and online around the world.

More information about the Hockey World League can be found on www.fih.ch

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner The Hockey World League Trophies - a brief history

The Finals competitions in Auckland (women) and Bhubaneswar (men) will bring the curtain down on the third season of the Hockey World League, with eight nations determined to make their mark and earning the right to raise the trophy aloft. In 2013, the Netherlands achieved a remarkable double in the inaugural edition of the Hockey World League, with both the men’s and women’s international teams storming to glory at the respective competitions. Oranje women claimed the title with a superb display at the Final in San Miguel de Tucaman in Argentina, while the dazzling Dutch men’s team overcame all challengers to triumph in New Delhi. The silverware attained by the Dutch national teams in the first edition of the competition were redesigned ahead of the 2014-15 season. With new look trophies also came new winners, as Argentina women took the title on home soil in Rosario and Australia’s Kookaburras emerging victorious in Raipur, India. The new trophies were designed and constructed in London, England. Both the men’s and women’s trophies feature a single stack column of 12 walnut plectrums surrounded by gold effect wings, placed on a hardwood walnut base. The trophies weigh approximately 1.2 kilograms each, while the top plectrum of each trophy features a map of the world which has been inlaid by 23 carat gold leaf. The now iconic second generation trophies will be up for grabs in the third edition of the competition. Time will reveal just who will earn the right to lift these trophies above their heads. When they do, they will be creating their own magical moment of hockey history.

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Overview of Hockey World League 2016-17

A summary of the 2016-17 edition of the Hockey World League can be found below. For extended details on these events, you can find a list of links to each individual competition in the right-hand column.

Women Round 1

Name Dates Location Competing Teams Links

2016 Women Hockey Sep 30-Oct 8 2016 Chiclayo (PER) Uruguay, Chile, Brazil, Event page World League Round 1 - Paraguay, Peru Chiclayo (PER)

2016 Women Hockey Sep 27-Oct 2 2016 Salamanca (MEX) Mexico, Trinidad & Event page World League Round 1 - Tobago, Guatemala Salamanca (MEX)

2016 Women Hockey Sep 13-18 2016 Douai (FRA) Russia, Wales, France, Event page World League Round 1 - Austria, Switzerland Douai (FRA)

2016 Women World Sep 9-11 2016 Accra (GHA) Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria Event page League Round 1 - Accra (GHA)

2016 Women Hockey Aug 30-Sep 4 2016 Prague (CZE) Czech Republic, Poland, Event page World League Round 1 - Ukraine, Lithuania, Turkey Prague (CZE)

2016 Women Hockey Aug 30-Sep 4 2016 Suva (Fiji) Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Event page World League Round 1 - Solomon Islands, Tonga Suva (Fiji)

2016 Women Hockey Jun 27-Jul 2 2016 Singapore (SIN) Thailand, Kazakhstan, Event page World League Round 1 - Singapore, Hong Kong, Singapore (SIN) Sri Lanka, Brunei, Cambodia

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Name Dates Location Competing Teams Links

2017 Women Hockey Apr 1-9 2017 West Vancouver India, Chile, Belarus, Event page World League Round 2 - (CAN) Uruguay, Canada, Mexico, West Vancouver (CAN) Trinidad & Tobago

2017 Women Hockey Feb 4-12 2017 Valencia (ESP) Spain, Poland, Scotland, Event page World League Round 2 - Ukraine, Czech Republic, Valencia (ESP) Russia, Turkey, Ghana

2017 Women Hockey Jan 14-22 2017 Kuala Lumpur Ireland, Malaysia, Italy, Event page World League Round 2 - (MAS) Wales, Thailand, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur (MAS) Kazakhstan, Hong Kong

Semi-Finals

Name Dates Location Competing Teams Links

2017 Men Hockey World June 21 – Jul 2 Brussels (BEL) Australia, Belgium, China, Event page League Semi-Final (BEL) 2017 Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain

2017 Women Hockey Jul 8-23 2017 Johannesburg Argentina, China, Event page World League Semi-Final (RSA) (RSA) England, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, South Africa, USA

Final

Name Dates Location Competing Teams Links

2017 Women Hockey World Nov 17-26 2017 Auckland (NZL) Netherlands, USA, New Event page League Final - Auckland (NZL) Zealand, Korea, England, Argentina, Germany, China

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner About Auckland

Overview of the city from NewZealand.com: Imagine an urban environment where everyone lives within half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and a dozen enchanting holiday islands. Add a sunny climate, a background rhythm of Polynesian culture and a passion for outstanding food, wine and shopping, and you’re beginning to get the picture of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest and most diverse city. More than just a city, Auckland is a whole region full of things to see and do. Best of all, with so many experiences close by it’s easy to hop from one adventure to the next. Auckland is rated the third most liveable city in the world on the Mercer Quality of Living scale and has just been named as one of the top 10 most liveable cities in the world by The Economist. To read more click here

Other useful links Auckland on TripAdvisor: click here Auckland Tourism website: click here

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner About the Harbour Hockey Stadium Located just 20 minutes from downtown Auckland, this popular North Shore facility has three pitches and a seating capacity of 3000 around the main competition pitch. The venue has seen more than its fair share of exceptional hockey down the years, having played host to numerous international competitions such as the Owen G Glenn FIH Men’s Champions Trophy in 2011 and one of three men’s qualification events for the 2008 Olympic Games. Other useful links Harbour Hockey Stadium, 60 Paul Matthews Road, Albany, North Harbour Auckland 0751, New Zealand.

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The Sentinel Homes Women’s Hockey World League Final Auckland 2017 will see eight teams competing for the title. The competition will feature two pools of four followed by quarter-finals, semi-finals and classification matches. The round-robin pool phase will take place between Friday 17 and Tuesday 21 November 2017. Following the round-robin, the top four teams in each pool will move into the crossover quarter-final phase, with the pool winners meeting the fourth-placed team from the opposite pool. The #2 and #3 finishers will also face-off in the knock-out quarter-final. The winners of the quarter-final matches will move into semi-finals and the 3v4 and 1v2 matches, with the losing teams playing for placement.

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To see the official match schedule, please click the following link: http://fih.ch/events/hockey-world-league/2017-women-hockey-world-league-final-auckland-nzl/pools-matches

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner The teams

You can find some general information about the teams below, including squad lists which were accurate on 6th November 2017. Team lists are subject to change following the tournament briefing meeting. To see complete and up-to-date squad lists for each competing team, click the following link:: http://fih.ch/events/hockey-world-league/2017-women-hockey-world-league-final-auckland-nzl/teams

POOL A – NETHERLANDS, USA, NEW ZEALAND, KOREA

NETHERLANDS Current FIH World Ranking: 1 How they qualified: 1st Place – FINTRO Hockey World League Semi-Final, Brussels.

Notable honours: 3x Olympic gold medallists (1984, 2008, 2012), 2x Olympic silver medallists (2004, 2016), 3x Olympic bronze medallists (1988, 1996, 2000), 7x World champions (1974, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1986, 1990, 2006, 2014), Hockey World League champions (2012-14 Edition), 6x Champions Trophy winners (1987, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2011), 9x European champions (1984, 1987, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2017).

About the team: 2017 has been an exceptional year for the Netherlands, who have cemented their position at the top of the FIH Hero World Rankings in style. The team were in sparkling form at the FINTRO Hockey World League Semi-Final in Brussels earlier this year, winning all seven of their matches to finish top of the standings. That was followed by six wins out of six at the Rabo EuroHockey Championships, giving them the title on home soil in Amstelveen. Over the course of the two elite competitions, the Netherlands scored a staggering 42 goals, conceding just two in the process. They will be determined to end a stellar year on a spectacular high by adding a second Hockey World League title to the one that claimed in the 2012-2014 edition of the competition. The squad named by Head Coach contains a glittering array of gifted individuals, including 2015 FIH Player of the Year as well as – who is back after a year-long break from the game – and , who returned to action at the Euros following a lengthy lay-off due to shoulder surgery. Welten, De Goede and Jonker are three of seven players in the Dutch team to have surpassed the 100 international appearances marker, with Carlien Dirkse van den Heuvel, Caia van Maasakker, and team captain also having passed the milestone. Rising stars and Frederique Matla have also been named in the initial group, as has promising Den Bosch defender Sanne Koolen, 21, who could compete in her first major international competition.

One to watch: Lidewij Welten. The 2015 FIH Hockey Stars Player of the Year is an exceptional attacker blessed with speed, skill and an eye for goal. Welten has been a dazzling performer for the Netherlands over many years and is likely to be a central figure for the side in Auckland.

Website: www.knhb.nl Twitter: @oranjehockey Facebook: oranjehockey Instagram: oranjehockey

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Shirt # Player Age at start of competition Caps (as of 6 Nov 2017)

3 KOOLEN Sanne 21 2 5 PHENINCKX Malou 26 40 6 LEURINK Laurien 23 40 7 de WAARD Xan 22 92 8 KEETELS Marloes (C) 24 101 9 DIRKSE van den HEUVEL Carlien 30 175 10 JONKER Kelly 27 131 11 VERSCHOOR Maria 23 85 12 WELTEN Lidewij 27 160 13 van MAASAKKER Caia 28 133 15 MATLA Frederique 20 19 17 van den ASSEM Ireen 27 25 18 SANDERS Pien 19 20 20 NUNNINK Laura 22 65 21 STAM Lauren 23 27 22 KONING Josine (GK) 22 12 23 van GEFFEN Margot 27 140 24 de GOEDE Eva 28 179 29 KREKELAAR Maartje 22 20 30 REMMERSWAAL Julia (GK) 22 1

Head Coach: Alyson Annan Assistant Coaches: Santi Freixa & Albert Manenschijn Team Managers: Femke Kooijman & Aletta van Manen

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner USA Current FIH World Ranking: 7 How they qualified: 1st Place – Hockey World League Semi-Final, Johannesburg.

Notable honours: Olympic Bronze medallists (1984), Hockey World Cup bronze medallists (1994), 2x Hockey Champions Trophy bronze medallists (1995, 2016), Hockey Champions Challenge gold medallists (2014), 2x Pan American Games gold medallists (2011, 2015), 5x Pan American Games silver medallists (1987, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007), Pan American Games bronze medallists (1991), 4x Pan American Cup silver medallists (2001, 2004, 2009, 2013). Pan American Cup bronze medallists (2017).

About the team: USA were in sparkling form at the Hockey World League Semi-Final in Johannesburg, storming to a first place finish with a string of excellent performances. Energetic midfielder and team captain Melissa Gonzalez was rightly named as the player of the tournament, although forward , goalkeeper Jackie Briggs and exceptional 17-year- old midfielder Erin Matson were also star performers at the event in South Africa. The squad selected by USA Head Coach and former Netherlands international contains a mix of veterans and young talent, some of whom get their first opportunity to perform abroad on the international stage. Gonzalez, Vittese, Briggs, pacey attacker and rising star Matson are all included, with 23-year-old Casey Di Nardo earning a first ever call-up. Carissa Vittese, younger sister of Michelle, retains her place in the squad following a solid debut tournament at August’s Pan American Cup, where USA finished third. “We had to make some changes to the roster since the summer because of injuries and college season, but I’m excited to bring new players to this level of competition,” said Schopman ahead of the event. “With this team, we will bring the fight and it gives us a great opportunity to see where we stand amongst the top nations in the world.”

One to watch: Melissa Gonzalez. A player with no obvious weaknesses, Gonzalez has extraordinary fitness levels and the ability to be hugely influential both in defence and attack. She makes things happen and always seems to produce her best performances when it really matters.

Website: www.teamusa.org/usa-field-hockey Twitter: @USAFieldHockey Facebook: USAFieldHockey Instagram: @usafieldhockey

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Shirt # Player Age at start of competition Caps (as of 6 Nov 2017)

1 MATSON Erin 17 21 4 SHEALY Loren 25 31 5 GONZALEZ Melissa (C) 28 215 6 WIDDALL Alesha (GK) 27 51 8 PARKER Alyssa 23 11 9 VITTESE Michelle 27 189 10 WITMER Jill 26 112 11 WEST Taylor 23 25 12 MAGADAN Amanda 22 16 13 HOFFMAN Ashley 21 24 15 DINUNZIO Amanda 24 9 16 VITTESE Carissa 25 7 19 MOYER Lauren 22 16 20 FROEDE Ali 24 30 21 WOODS Nicole 21 14 22 BLAZING Lauren (GK) 24 5 24 SHARKEY Kathleen 27 116 25 Di NARDO Casey 23 1 28 van SICKLE Caitlin 27 88 29 MANLEY Alyssa 23 61 31 BRIGGS Jackie (GK) 29 164 32 McCRUDDEN Erin 22 2

Head Coach: Janneke Schopman Assistant Coaches: Christopher Fry, Nick Shedd, Phil Edwards & David Williamson Team Manager: Maren Langford

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner NEW ZEALAND Current FIH World Ranking: 5 How they qualified: Hosts / 3rd Place – FINTRO Hockey World League Semi-Final, Brussels.

Notable honours: 3x Oceania Cup gold medallists (2007, 2009, 2011), Hockey World League silver medallists (2015), 7x Oceania Cup silver medallists (1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2013, 2015, 2017), FIH Champions Trophy bronze medallists (2011), 2x FIH Champions Challenge gold medallists (2005, 2009), silver medallists (2010), 2x Commonwealth Games bronze medallists (1998, 2014), 4th Place – London 2012 / Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

About the team: Black Sticks Head Coach has named a strong side to contest the Sentinel Homes Women’s Hockey World League Final Auckland 2017, giving the host nation the best possible chance of glory on home soil. New Zealand take a talented team into the competition, with double centurions and co-captains and providing a wealth of experience to the group. There are four changes from the side which competed at the recent Oceania Cup in Sydney with the additions of 18-year-old , Erin Goad, and Ella Gunson. Hager said it was an exciting time for the group with the opportunity to play one of the biggest tournaments on the international calendar in front of a packed home crowd. “It’s really exciting to be playing at home but also a really big challenge. We look forward to the test of showing what we are capable of against the best teams in the world,” said Hager. “We’ve added some speed to the striker line to give us some more emphasis up front as we need to score more goals and improve our conversion rate. Erin, Pippa and Ella will be great additions and they have worked hard to get back into the team while it’s a big moment for Madi, who we believe will learn quickly and relish the opportunity. Madi is a good attacking player who is quick and wants to score goals, she’s a young player without fear and we want to let her go out there and play her game.”

One to watch: Stacey Michelsen. Widely regarded as one of the world’s most gifted players, Stacey Michelsen has effortlessly transitioned from a defender into a midfielder in recent years and is very much the creative heartbeat of the Black Sticks team. The New Zealand captain was named FIH Young Player of the Year for 2011.

Website: www.hockeynz.co.nz Twitter: @BlackSticks Facebook: nzblacksticks Instagram: @nzblacksticks

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Shirt # Player Age at start of competition Caps (as of 6 Nov 2017)

1 DAVEY Tarryn 21 10 2 HARRISON Samantha 26 127 3 GOAD Erin 24 39 4 MERRY Olivia 25 175 5 DAVIES Frances 21 28 6 ROBINSON Amy 21 34 8 RUTHERFORD Sally (GK) 36 150 9 NEAL Brooke 25 125 12 GUNSON Ella 28 168 13 CHARLTON Samantha (C) 25 202 15 O'HANLON Grace (GK) 25 20 16 THOMPSON Liz 22 154 24 KEDDELL Rose 23 153 25 SMITH Kelsey 23 59 26 HAYWARD Pippa 27 142 28 GLOYN Shiloh 28 46 31 MICHELSEN Stacey (C) 26 238 32 DOAR Madison 18 3

Head Coach: Mark Hager Assistant Coaches: Sean Dancer, Chris Leslie & Nicky Smith Team Manager: Jude Menezes

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner KOREA Current FIH World Ranking: 9 How they qualified: 4th Place – FINTRO Hockey World League Semi-Final, Brussels.

Notable honours: 2x Olympic silver medallists (1988, 1996), Hockey World Cup bronze medallists (1990), FIH Champions Trophy gold medallists (1989), FIH Champions Trophy silver medallists (1995), FIH Champions Trophy bronze medallists (1987), 2x FIH Champions Challenge silver medallists (2002, 2007), 5x Asian Games gold medallists (1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2014), 3x Asia Cup gold medallists (1985, 1993, 1999). 2x Asia Cup silver medallists (2007, 2013), 3x Asia Cup bronze medallists (1989, 2009, 2017).

About the team: Korea finished in fourth position at the FINTRO Hockey World League Semi-Final in Brussels, with penalty corner expert Cheon Seul Ki scoring five times to help them along the way. The team made a poor start in Brussels, drawing 0-0 with Italy before suffering a crushing 9-0 defeat against the Netherlands, the eventual winners. The nature of the loss against the Dutch had the potential to completely derail their competition, but pool wins over Scotland and China were followed by a dramatic shootout victory over hosts Belgium in the quarter-finals. It was a result that guaranteed a top four finish at that event, earning Korea tickets to both the World League Final and the Hockey Women’s World Cup 2018 in London. Thanks to claiming the bronze medal at the Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Japan, Korea arrive in New Zealand in confident mood. The team conceded just four times in six Asia Cup matches, scoring 33 times in the process. They have also been boosted by the return to action of celebrated attacker Park Mi Hyun, arguably one of the greatest Korean players of all time. Clearly strong in attack and defence, Korea are a dangerous prospect for all teams competing in Auckland.

One to watch: Kim Jongeun. One of the most capped players competing in the current Korea team, Kim Jongeun is an inspirational captain who is equally adept in both the midfield and forward lines.

Website: www.hockeykorea.co.kr* Twitter: hockey_korea* Facebook: hockeycorea* Instagram: hockeykorea*

*Korean language sites.

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Shirt # Player Age at start of competition Caps (as of 6 Nov 2017)

1 JANG Soo Ji (GK) 29 168 2 CHA Yesol 23 20 3 KIM Youngran (C) 32 122 6 KIM Hyunji 24 63 7 KIM Yujin 24 15 8 AN Hyoju 29 105 9 PARK Mi Hyun 31 237 11 PARK Seunga 26 77 12 SEO Jungeun 25 34 13 CHO Eunji 27 84 14 CHO Yun Kyoung 26 64 15 HONG Ji Seon 26 33 18 JANG Heesun 31 17 19 CHO Hyejin 22 47 22 HAN Mijin (GK) 23 8 23 LEE Yuri 23 36 25 SHIN Hyejeong 25 15 26 KIM Jongeun (C) 31 226

Head Coach: Huh Sang Young Assistant Coach: Kim Yoon Team Manager: Hong Kyung Suep

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner POOL B – ENGLAND, ARGENTINA, GERMANY, CHINA

ENGLAND Current FIH World Ranking: 2 How they qualified: 3rd Place – Hockey World League Semi-Final, Johannesburg.

Notable honours: World Cup bronze medallists (2010), European gold medallists (1991, 2015), European silver medallists (2013), European bronze medallists (1999, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2017), Hockey World League bronze medallists (2012-13), Champions Trophy bronze medallists (2010), Commonwealth Games silver medallists (1998, 2002, 2014).

About the team: After winning bronze at the Rabobank EuroHockey Championships in Amsterdam with a 2-0 victory over Germany, which arrived just weeks after a third place finish the Hockey World League Semi-Final in Johannesburg courtesy of a 5-2 win over Argentina, England will enter this tournament full of confidence. There are four changes from the squad that travelled to the European Championships in August as Erica Sanders, Olivia Paige, Grace Balsdon and Suzy Petty are included in the eighteen as Olympic gold medal-winning Head Coach Danny Kerry continues his drive to assess options as England build towards hosting the Vitality Hockey Women’s World Cup in London next July. On announcing his squad, Kerry – who returned to work in September following a lengthy absence through illness – said: “Our selection for this World League represents a growing depth within our squad and the form and intent over the recent training block. The application of all the athletes has been first rate and we look forward to the competition coming up. We have a core of experience and leadership qualities running through the team including, but not limited to Pearne-Webb, Unsworth, Bray and Danson forming a spine of the team. We know that all of the teams have similar strengths and it will be a sensational opportunity to enjoy what we do best; competing.”

One to watch: Maddie Hinch. Named FIH Goalkeeper of the Year in 2016, Hinch’s remarkable performances – particularly in shootouts – were central to both England’s EuroHockey Championship title in 2015 and Great Britain’s glorious gold medal success at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games,

Website: www.englandhockey.co.uk Twitter: @EnglandHockey Facebook: EnglandHockey Instagram: englandhockey

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Shirt # Player Age at start of competition Caps (as of 16 Nov 2017)

1 HINCH Maddie (GK) 29 116 (ENG 71, GBR 45) 4 UNSWORTH Laura 29 207 (ENG 123, GBR 84)

5 HAYCROFT Sarah 26 60 (ENG 46, GBR 14) 6 TOMAN Anna 24 19 7 MARTIN Hannah 22 18 8 PAIGE Olivia 21 1 11 PETTY Suzy 25 5 (ENG 1, GBR 4) 12 SANDERS Erica 20 4 13 RAYER Elena 20 8 15 DANSON Alex (C) 32 286 (ENG 187, GBR 99) 16 DEFROAND Emily 23 19 18 ANSLEY Giselle 25 102 (ENG 68, GBR 34) 19 BRAY Sophie 27 106 (ENG 69, GBR 37) 20 PEARNE-WEBB Hollie 27 124 (ENG 76, GBR 48) 23 TENNANT Amy (GK) 23 6 24 McCALLIN Shona 25 67 (ENG 29, GBR 38) 26 OWSLEY Lily 22 107 (ENG 67, GBR 40) 31 BALSDON Grace 24 18 (ENG 14, GBR 4)

Head Coach: Danny Kerry Assistant Coach: David Ralph Team Manager: Maggie Souyave

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner ARGENTINA Current FIH World Ranking: 3 How they qualified: 4th Place – Hockey World League Semi-Final, Johannesburg.

Notable honours: 2x World champions (2002, 2010), 2x Olympic silver medallists (2000, 2012), 2x Olympic bronze medallists (2004, 2008), Hockey World League champions (2015), 7x Champions Trophy winners (2001, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016),

6x Pan-American Games gold medallists (1987, 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007), 5x Pan-American Cup winners (2001, 2004, 2009, 2013, 2017).

About the team: A fourth place finish at the Hockey World League Semi-Final in Johannesburg may have been below the expectations of a team famous for their exceptional performance levels, but with World Cup 2018 and World League Final qualification settled, it served a purpose. It proved to be a solid platform on which the group could build, as evidenced by their superb victory at August’s Pan-American Cup, played in Lancaster, USA. Las Leonas recorded a 4-1 triumph over surprise finalists Chile to secure the title for the fifth time in their illustrious history, with veteran defender scoring five times in Argentina’s title success, four of which came from the penalty spot. The squad selected by Head Coach Agustin Corradini for the event in Auckland contains numerous world class individuals including Barrionuevo, goalkeeper Belen Succi and lively attackers and Maria Granatto, the latter being the FIH Rising Star of the Year for 2016. Skilful midfielder is another player well worth keeping an eye on, while Bianca Donati and Milagros Fernandez will get their first taste of a major international hockey competition after earning selection for this event.

One to watch: Delfina Merino. Undoubtedly one of the best players in the world, Delfina Merino is Argentina’s creative mastermind. She has a reputation for scoring spectacular goals, regularly delivering when her team need it most.

Website: www.cahockey.org.ar Twitter: @LosLeonesHockey Facebook: ArgFieldHockey Instagram: arg_fieldhockey

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Shirt # Player Age at start of competition Caps (as of 6 Nov 2017)

1 SUCCI Belen (C,GK) 32 184 4 TRINCHINETTI Eugenia 20 26 5 ALONSO Agostina 22 16 6 DONATI Bianca 22 3 7 CAVALLERO Martina 27 172 10 FERNANDEZ Magdalena 22 23 12 MERINO Delfina 28 241 14 HABIF Agustina 25 102 15 GRANATTO Maria 22 60 17 SANCHEZ Rocio 29 195 18 SAUZE Victoria 26 13 19 ALBERTARRIO Agustina 24 92 20 von der HEYDE Lucina 20 39 21 FERNANDEZ Milagros 20 4 26 ORTIZ Maria 20 45 27 BARRIONUEVO Noel 33 292 29 GOMES Julia 25 117 31 MUTIO Maria (GK) 32 54

Head Coach: Agustin Corradini Assistant Coaches: Juan Pacheco Team Manager: Walter Conna

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner GERMANY Current FIH World Ranking: 6 How they qualified: 2nd Place – Hockey World League Semi-Final, Johannesburg.

Notable honours: Olympic gold medallists (2004), 2x Olympic silver medallists (1984, 1992), Olympic bronze medallists (2016), 2x World champions (1976, 1981), 2x European champions (2007, 2013), Champions Trophy gold medallists (2006).

About the team: Following their wonderful Olympic bronze medal success at Rio 2016, Germany have continued to look like a team that can challenge the very best in the world. They were in fine form at the Hockey World League Semi-Final in Johannesburg, battling past higher-ranked opponents in England and Argentina before eventually suffering a shootout defeat against USA in the competition final. They continued their good work at the Rabo EuroHockey Championships in the Netherlands, beating Scotland, England and Ireland to secure a place in the semi-finals. Sadly, a surprise semi-final loss against Belgium was followed by defeat against England in the bronze medal match, leaving Die Danas outside of the medals. Despite having to deal with the challenge of losing Head Coach Jamilon Mülders to Pool B rivals China in recent months – former Belgian men’s international Xavier Reckinger has taken over the position vacated by Mülder – the Germany squad has every right to feel that a podium finish in Auckland is not beyond the realms of possibility. Their team contains plenty of quality, with hugely experienced midfielder Janne Müller-Wieland sharing the captaincy with Anne Schröder. Double Olympian Marie Mävers is a top class forward, while Charlotte Stapenhorst is rated by many as one of the best young strikers in the game.

One to watch: Charlotte Stapenhorst. This lively attacker has been an impressive performer over the past two years. The 22-year-old is a constant scourge to opposition defences and plays with maturity beyond her years.

Website: www.hockey.de

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Shirt # Player Age at start of competition Caps (as of 6 Nov 2017)

1 SCHNEIDER Lisa (GK) 24 4 4 LORENZ Nike 20 66 5 ORUZ Selin 20 52 6 MEFFERT Julia 20 3 8 SCHRÖDER Anne (C) 23 95 9 GRÄVE Elisa 21 24 10 WENZEL Benedetta 20 5 12 STAPENHORST Charlotte 22 67 13 MARTIN PELEGRINA Teresa 20 21 14 MÜLLER-WIELAND Janne (C) 31 259 15 ROTHER Noelle (GK) 21 4 16 SCHAUNIG Maike 21 0 18 ALTENBURG Lisa 28 102 20 CIUPKA Julia (GK) 26 16 21 HAUKE Franzisca 28 136 22 PIEPER Cecile 23 72 23 MÄVERS Marie 26 182 24 SPRINK Annika 22 24 26 NOBIS Camille 18 21 30 GRANITZKI Hanna 20 18 31 WORTMANN Amelie 21 11 32 HUSE Viktoria 22 13

Head Coach: Xavier Reckinger Team Manager: Donna Keaney

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner CHINA Current FIH World Ranking: 8 How they qualified: 2nd Place – FINTRO Hockey World League Semi-Final, Brussels.

Notable honours: Olympic silver medallists (2008), World Cup bronze medallists (2002), Champions Trophy gold medallists (2002), 2x Champions Trophy silver medallists (2003, 2006), Champions Trophy bronze medallists (2005), 3x Asian Games gold medallists (2002, 2006, 2010), 2x Asia Cup gold medallists (1989, 2009), 2x Asia Cup silver medallists (1993, 2017), 3x Asia Cup bronze medallists (1999, 2004, 2007).

About the team: The China women’s hockey team is undergoing something of a revolution at present. The recent recruitment of Jamilon Mülders – the coach who guided Germany’s women to Olympic bronze at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games as well as a second place finish at the Hockey World League Semi-Final in Johannesburg – indicates that there is a clear ambition to put the team back on the podium at major world level events, , nine years after the Olympic silver medal at Beijing 2008. Even before the appointment of new Head Coach Mülders, China’s progress in recent months has not been insignificant. Finishing as runners up to the mighty Netherlands at the FINTRO Hockey World League Semi-Final in Brussels was a fine achievement, as was their silver medal at the Women’s Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Japan, earlier this month. The Asia Cup success is even more impressive considering that the team was essentially a development group consisting of players aged between 17 and 23, none of whom feature in the squad selected by Mülders for the World League Final. While experience comes in the shape of goalkeeper and team captain Li Dongxiao, Zhang Xiaoxue and Peng Yang, all players who have played more than 100 times for their country, the clear majority of the group is made up of individuals who have less than 50 caps. The team is captained by 22-year-old Ou Zixia, who takes the armband just 12 months after captaining the U-21 team at the Women’s Hockey Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile.

One to watch: Li Dongxiao: China’s number one goalkeeping choice for the past seven years, Li’s experience and extraordinary reflexes could prove vital in China’s title challenge in Auckland.

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Shirt # Player Age at start of competition Caps (as of 6 Nov 2017)

1 LI Dongxiao (C,GK) 29 130 2 OU Zixia (C) 22 50 6 ZHANG Lijia 20 25 7 GUO Qiu 21 25 8 ZHOU Yu 20 20 9 LI Jiaqi 22 51 11 ZHANG Xiaoxue 24 101 12 ZHONG Mengling 21 38 13 LI Hong 18 10 15 PENG Yang 25 155 TBC YONG Jing 23 0 TBC LIU Meng 21 13 TBC WU Qiong 28 29 TBC LI Na 22 0 20 HE Jiangxin 20 0 21 GU Bingfeng 23 38 24 WANG Shumin 24 0 28 CHEN Yi (GK) 19 7 29 ZHANG Jinrong 20 68 32 SONG Xiao Ming 23 5

Head Coach: Jamilon Mülders Assistant Coaches: Andreas Höppner, Chen Hong & Yin Yongbo Team Manager: Julia Walter

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Appointment Name Country Appointed By Technical Delegate STANDLEY Tammy AUS FIH Technical Officer BROWN Sheila RSA FIH Judge CHEE Lilian SGP FIH Judge McGURK-DAVY Shayley AUS FIH Judge TOMLINSON Jackie NZL FIH Medical Officer BROWN Jeff (Dr.) NZL FIH Umpires Manager DE KLERK Marelize RSA FIH Umpires Manager DUNCAN Jean SCO FIH Assistant Umpires Manager HOLLOWAY Angela AUS FIH Umpire ALVES Karine FRA FIH Umpire BENNETT Karen NZL FIH Umpire JOUBERT Michelle RSA FIH Umpire JUDEFIND Stephanie USA FIH Umpire KEOGH Alison IRL FIH Umpire KIM Jung Hee KOR FIH Umpire MAKAR Ivona CRO FIH Umpire MIAO Lin CHN FIH Umpire SOMA Chieko JPN FIH Umpire TRIVIC Melissa AUS FIH Umpire WILSON Sarah SCO FIH Video Umpire ROACH Lisa AUS FIH

Note: All officials correct at time of publication. Any updates will be posted to the following link: http://fih.ch/events/hockey- world-league/2017-women-hockey-world-league-final-auckland-nzl/pools-matches/officials

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Event logos suitable for publishers are available for download via the following dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5h8ryhr025gvwig/AADFbT0kbRHaLjiCjPZO7yPba?dl=0

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In event photography The World Sport Pics photo agency will be capturing imagery from all the matches being played at the Hockey World League Final events in Auckland, New Zealand (women) and Bhubaneswar, India (men). For information about purchasing images from these events, please contact [email protected] or visit www.worldsportpics.com.

National Associations and Continental Federations: World Sport Pics will be providing National Associations and Continental Federations with a selection of images after each game. To access these photos free of charge, please email: [email protected] and in the email subject, state: FIH Images USAGE. FIH National Associations and Continental Federations can use images for their own below the line marketing and promotional purposes to include marketing collateral and digital channels (for example website and social media). Under no circumstances should they be used for commercial purposes. Detailed information about image usage will be provided upon receipt of registration email as detailed above.

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Rules & Tournament Regulations

Players Providing they have two goalkeepers, a team is made up of a maximum 18 players composing of 11 players on the field and up to seven substitutes. If a team has only one goalkeeper, they play a match with a maximum of 16 players.

Substitutions There are no limits on the number of substitutions, apart from during a penalty corner or video referral when substitutions are not allowed.

Match periods Matches consist of four periods of 15 minutes.

Green and yellow cards If a player is shown a green card by the umpire, he or she has a temporary suspension lasting two minutes. This means the team plays with one fewer player during this period. The time penalty kicks in when the suspended player sits on a chair next to the technical table. After the two minutes are up, the player can return to the pitch. If a player is shown a yellow card, the suspension shall be a minimum of five minutes. The Technical Officer on duty is responsible for timing the temporary suspension. Once the suspension is over, the player (or a substitute) can return to the pitch.

Penalty corner countdown clock When a penalty corner is awarded, time is stopped for 40 seconds, except in the case of re-awards or penalty corners awarded after a Video Umpire referral. In the case of a re-awarded penalty corner time will be immediately stopped but the teams will not be allowed an additional 40 seconds. The umpire will re-start play at the earliest possible opportunity, ensuring that any delay is kept to a minimum. Matches are also stopped for 40 seconds after a goal is scored, except in the case of goals awarded after a Video Umpire Referral and a Penalty Stroke.

Video umpire Each team is allowed one video umpire team referral per match. Team referrals are restricted to decisions within the 23 metre areas relating to the award (or non-award) of goals, penalty strokes and penalty corners. The on pitch umpires will ask the video umpire to study the relevant images and for his or her advice and recommendation. If the referral is successful, the team retains the right to make another team referral. If the referral is unsuccessful, the team loses the right to use the video umpire for the rest of the match. The umpires may also consult the video umpire, using their own umpire referral, if they have doubts about whether or not to award a goal. Umpires may also refer decisions to the Video Umpire when they are not convinced that they have taken, or are able to take, the correct decision relating to the award / non-award of penalty strokes. If a classification match ends in a draw a shootout competition will take place to determine the winner. In the shootout competition each team has the right to a team referral for the award (or non-award) of goals, penalty strokes and whether a shoot-out should be re-taken or not. Referrals remaining at the end of normal time are not carried over into the shootout competition.

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Shootouts During the classification phase, a shootout competition will be used if the scores are equal at full time. Each team picks five players who will each take one shootout. If the teams are drawn after a series of shootouts, the winner will be decided by sudden death, ie when one team has scored one more goal than the opposing team after an equal number of shootouts. The process will be repeated in series of five shootouts for each team until a winner has been decided.

More information on the current rules of hockey and tournament regulations can be found at the below links:

Rules of Hockey 2017: Click here Tournament Regulations (May 2017): Click here

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner FIH Hero World Rankings Top 20 - Women

Rank Country CF Current Points

1 Netherlands EUR 1985

2 England EUR 1743

3 Argentina PAN 1733

4 Australia OCE 1625

5 New Zealand OCE 1603

6 Germany EUR 1490

7 USA PAN 1278

8 China ASI 1256

9 Korea ASI 1116

10 India ASI 1040

11 Spain EUR 1028

12 Japan ASI 1005

13 Belgium EUR 933

14 South Africa AFR 911

15 Chile PAN 870

16 Ireland EUR 798

17 Italy EUR 623

18 Scotland EUR 594

19 Czech Republic EUR 515

20 Belarus EUR 508

Notes: The complete FIH Hero World Rankings are available at the following link: http://www.fih.ch/rankings/outdoor

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Hockey Revolution

The Hockey Revolution is the ten-year strategy for hockey that was launched by the FIH in 2014 and will set the direction of the sport leading to 2024, when the FIH will celebrate its centenary.

The Hockey Revolution has sparked a new era in hockey. With the ambition of making hockey a global game that inspires the next generation, it has been designed to unite the hockey community worldwide. The strategy has one clear Ambition, four Big Goals and five Major Initiatives aimed at increasing attractiveness of hockey for fans. It has been designed to unite the hockey family at every level as it is only if we work together that this revolution will bring results. For more information about the Hockey Revolution and the 5 Major Initiatives click here.

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Hockey Pro League - the Future of International Hockey

In June 2017, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) revealed the teams that will participate in a new unique global international team-sport league – the Hockey Pro League. The new league, which is due to launch in January 2019, will see the nine best men’s and women’s teams from around the world play each other both at home and away every year, across a total of 144 one-off matches. The fixtures will take place in national stadiums, week in, week out, from January to June. The women’s event will be contested between Argentina, Australia, Belgium, China, England/Great Britain, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand and USA. The men’s teams that will take part are Argentina, Australia, Belgium, England/Great Britain, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan – who will play their home matches in Scotland – and Spain.

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Following an oversubscribed and extremely competitive application process overseen by the FIH Executive Board, Belgium women and Spain men were initially named as first reserves for the event. Their involvement the inaugural Hockey Pro League was confirmed in July 2017 following the withdrawal of the women and men of India. The Hockey Pro League name was selected as it captured the entertainment-focused nature of the competition. Using the word ‘Pro’, this highly positive and upbeat message indicates it will feature the very best in the sport - ‘the pros’. It is also indicative of the increased professionalism that fans will start to see coming into the League. Speaking about this news, FIH CEO Jason McCracken said: “This competition is a game-changer”, said FIH CEO Jason McCracken. “Whilst World Tours and single venue International Leagues are played regularly, this is arguably the first of its kind, with national teams playing one-off matches both home and away in venues across the world over six months each year. The Hockey Pro League has been four years in the making and follows an excessive consultation and evaluation process.” He continued: “We strongly believe that this new competition will fuel the growth of our sport for many years to come, significantly increasing revenues for hockey. As a result it will become a professional sport, making it a career choice for athletes who will be given the opportunity to perform in big, bold, packed and loud venues both in their homeland and overseas. It will also allow fans to engage with more world-class hockey more often, whether on TV or live at their national venue. We now look forward to working on delivering a truly exceptional League whilst also ensuring we raise the standard and profile of our other international competitions across all levels of the sport.” FIH President, Dr Narinder Dhruv Batra added: “The Hockey Pro League represents the first major milestone for the Hockey Revolution. It embodies everything our 10-year strategy aims to achieve – making hockey a global game that inspires the next generation. Whilst only nine teams have been selected for each League, the quality of information and enthusiasm shown by those who missed out indicate that our sport is developing in an extremely positive way, which clearly shows that hockey has an exciting future ahead.” For more information about the Hockey Pro League, check out the event Q&A by clicking here.

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Information for the accredited media onsite in Auckland

Dear Media Member, On behalf of International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Hockey New Zealand, it is our great pleasure to welcome you to the Sentinel Homes Women’s Hockey World League Final Auckland 2017. Ahead of your arrival in Auckland, we have provided some useful information and ground rules regarding the media operation that will be in place at the event.

Filming rights Please note that only Broadcast Rights Holders will be allowed to film match action at this event. Filming inside the stadium is strictly prohibited at all times, except in the designated Mixed Zone / I-Zone areas for interviews after the completion of each match. All non-broadcast rights holders must request technical details for accessing match material from the event. Any non-broadcast rights holder seen filming the matches without the explicit written permission from FIH and Sky Sports, the host broadcaster, will have their accreditation removed with immediate effect. For any questions regarding broadcast rights, please contact Chris Neilson - [email protected]

Terms and conditions for media representatives at FIH events All attending media are required to familiarise themselves with the terms and conditions for media representatives at FIH events, which can be found by clicking here.

Media Centre The media centre for the event will be located next to the field of play, and provides many facilities and services for members of the media.

Media Centre opening hours Pre-Competition: (15-16 November 2017): 1000-1600. Competition Days: Two hours before the first match of the day until three hours after end of final game, or midnight, whichever is earlier. The match schedule can be found by clicking here. Any changes to the opening hours will be displayed on the noticeboard in the media centre.

Media Centre facilities The media centre has been designed to serve all your needs, providing tabled seating, cabled and wireless internet, power connections, storage lockers, official match documentation, refreshments and more. The staff within the media centre will do all they can to help you, so if you need assistance please do not be afraid to ask. Wifi codes will be available in the media centre.

Staff Hockey New Zealand has put together a strong, enthusiastic team of employees and volunteers to serve your needs. They are here to help, and will do all they can to assist. Should you have any problems or suggestions for a better service, please inform the staff in the media centre.

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Welcome Centre • Media helpdesk and information centre • Noticeboard for updated competition information and announcements • Staffed at all times media centre is open

Media Lounge • Catering • Comfortable seating • TV to watch competition • Free Wifi

Media Workroom • Workstations with cabled internet and power outlets • Separate workstations for press and photographers • Free Wifi • Printing and photocopying facilities • TV to watch competition

Mixed Zone • Next to the field of play where media can conduct short, immediate interviews with athletes and coaches post-match • Athletes and coaches will meet with broadcast media and the written press as they leave the field of play in accordance with FIH guidelines

Media Tribunes • Tabled seating with cabled internet and power outlets and access to Wifi

I-Zone • Designated interview area next to Media Workroom to conduct longer interviews in a comfortable environment

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Catering Media will have access to a variety of catering options on venue – both free and ‘user pay’ will be available. Media specific catering will be free of charge and available in the Media Lounge. The daily serving times will be displayed in the Media Lounge. Menus will vary depending on the day. Media will also be able to buy other food and drink items from the user pay concession stands located in the Village Green area.

Mixed Zone The mixed zone area, located within a short walk from the media centre, allows you the chance to interview the athletes after the end of each match. If necessary, the first section of the mixed zone will be reserved for Broadcast Rights Holders and ENG crews, with the remainder of the zone being available to other accredited journalists. In line with the Mixed Zone Operations Policy of the IOC (International Olympic Committee), it is a requirement for all athletes and coaches to pass through the mixed zone when they exit the field of play. However, they are not obliged to participate in interviews if they do not wish to do so. FIH encourages the athletes to communicate with members of the media in the mixed zone, but it is important to respect the wishes of the athlete. The media centre staff will be able to show you how to access the mixed zone.

I-Zone The I-Zone (Interview Zone) is a comfortable, quiet area where media can interview athletes and coaches in a more relaxed atmosphere. Interviews can be done one-one-one or in a group, sit down or stand up. After passing through the Mixed Zone, athletes will be free to cool down or return to the changing room unless they are requested for the I-Zone. Members of the media can request an interview through any member of the media operations team pre-, during or immediately post-competition. The I-Zone will open immediately after the match and will run for around 15-20 minutes. The I-Zone is located within the media centre. More information about the I-Zone will be available at the media helpdesk.

Press Conferences There are no scheduled press conferences during the competition. In the unlikely event that an emergency press conference is called, media will be alerted by media operations staff and details will be posted on the noticeboard in the media centre.

Media Tribune Due to limited space, please be aware that for some matches it may be necessary to prioritise the tabled seating in the tribune for Broadcast Rights Holders and members of the media who are covering matches for a specific country or their home nation. We will of course endeavour to accommodate everyone, but there will inevitably be busy periods when space will be tight. This process is designed to allow as many members of the media as possible to report on their team from a tabled position in the tribune. Limited media seating within the spectator seating area (without tables or power) will also be available. Hard copies of starting line-ups and official match results will be distributed to the tribunes and TV areas by the host media staff on-site. For directions on how to find the tribunes, please speak to the staff in the media centre. They will be more than happy to help

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Pitch access Only TV Broadcast Rights Holders and World Sport Pics, the official FIH event photographers, will be granted permission to access to pitch in field. If possible, efforts will be made to accommodate photographers representing major international agencies such as Getty, PA and AFP as well as those officially representing National Associations during matches involving their teams.

Photographers All photographers must adhere to the guidance issued by the event photo manager and the FIH Communications Manager. All photographers who enter the dedicated photography zones – which will be made clear on-site – are required to wear a bib, which will be available for collection at the media helpdesk. Photographers must not enter the field of play at any point, unless given permission by the FIH Communications Manager. Photographers must remain behind the advertising boarding surrounding the field of play at all times and are not permitted in the areas directly behind the goal-scoring circles. Photographers must not cross in front of the team benches or any TV cameras whilst a match is in play. Also, please remember that hockey balls are very hard and travel in all directions at very fast speeds. You enter the photography zones at your own risk, so please ensure that you pay attention to what is happening on the field at all times. Photographers will be allowed to work from unoccupied seats in the spectator stands on the condition that they do not interfere with spectators’ enjoyment of the event. If a ticket-holder wishes to take their seat the photographer must vacate the position as quickly as possible. Photographers may also be requested to move if officials deem that they are hampering the movement of players of umpires. Photographers are allowed access to, but cannot shoot from, the media tribune.

Equipment Restrictions • Large tripods may not be used anywhere in or around the field of play. • Mini tripods may be used for remote camera use but must not exceed 25 centimetres in height, excluding the camera. • Monopods may be used throughout the venue. • Any remote cameras must be approved by the on-site Photo Manager, who will raise the matter with FIH. • Drones are not permitted to fly within 100m of the venue during the event

Lockers Lockers will be available for photographers to use and will be situated next to the media centre. Padlocks will be available from Media reception padlocks.

Smoking There is a no smoking policy in operation across the whole venue.

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Global Leadership Partner Global Media Partner O cial Partner O cial Suppliers Event Partner Official media hotel shuttle service Please be aware that the following information is subject to demand and may change at short notice. If you are staying at the official media hotel, please discuss your requirements with the staff in the media centre who will be most willing to assist. Any changes to the shuttle service will be displayed on the noticeboard in the media centre. • Ramada Hotel to North Harbour Hockey Stadium: Shuttles will leave the Ramada Hotel on the hour (XX:00) and the half hour (XX:30), starting two hours before scheduled start of the day’s play. The last shuttle of the day will leave the Ramada at 19:30. • North Harbour Hockey Stadium to Ramada Hotel: Shuttles will leave the venue on the quarter (XX:15) and three quarter (XX:45) hour starting from 1hour and 45 minutes before the first match. The last shuttle will leave the venue 3 hours after the end of the final game, or midnight - whichever is earlier.

Media Operations Contacts Barb Mitchell will be running the media operation at the event on behalf of Hockey New Zealand. For any questions relating to the media operation, please contact Barb on +64 21 772 555 or email [email protected] FIH Communications Manager Danny Parker on the ground at the event in Auckland. Should you have any questions relating to FIH or competition matters, please contact him on [email protected] +41 79 619 77 24.

Team Media Attaché contacts Team Media Attachés are responsible for the facilitating interaction between their team and the media, ensuring that athletes and coaches are fulfilling all media requirements in order maximize media coverage of an event. Several teams are expected to have attachés on site in Auckland. If you require contact details, please email Danny on the above address and he will do all they can to assist. We wish you safe travels and very much look forward to welcoming you to Auckland. We hope that you enjoy the tournament. Kind regards, FIH / Hockey New Zealand Media Team

About the International Hockey Federation (FIH) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is the world governing body for the sport of hockey, recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Founded in 1924, FIH today has 137 member National Associations. For further information about FIH, please visit us at: www.fih.ch www.youtube.com/fihockey www.twitter.com/fih_hockey www.facebook.com/fihockey

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