Amelia Spence

Amelia Spence (born 23 June 1993) is a former Australian field hockey player.[1]

Amelia Spence
Personal information
Born (1993-06-23) 23 June 1993
Hobart, Tasmania
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Tassie Van Demons
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2015 Australia 11 (1)
Medal record
Women's field hockey
Representing  Australia
Champions Trophy
2014 MendozaTeam

Personal life

Spence was born in Hobart, Tasmania, and made her senior international debut in a test series against New Zealand in November 2014.[2]

Career

Junior National Team

Spence first represented Australia in its junior ranks, representing the Under 21 side, 'The Jillaroos'.

She first represented the team at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival in 2013,[3] winning gold with the team. She was also a member of the team at the 2013 Junior World Cup, where Australia finished in sixth place.[4]

Senior National Team

Following her debut against New Zealand, Spence represented Australia at the 2014 Champions Trophy. At the tournament, she scored her first international goal in the semi-final against New Zealand.[5]

Spence last represented Australia in September 2015, in a test match against Korea.[6]

International Goals
Goal Date Location Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
16 December 2014Estadio Mendocino de Hockey, Mendoza, Argentina New Zealand1–11–12014 Hockey Champions Trophy[7]

External References

References
  1. "SPENCE Amelia". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  2. "Meet the new faces ahead of CT". Hockey Australia. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  3. "AYOF 2013". Australian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  4. "SPENCE Amelia". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  5. "Amelia Spence scores for Hockeyroos in Champions Trophy semi-final". ABC. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  6. "Australia". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  7. "New Zealand 1–1 Australia". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
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