Jackie Bull - ???

Jenny Bush - Forward (Northampton / Yorkshire Ladies)
Joint coordinator of Northampton Underwater Hockey Club. Plays forward when not partaking in her other passion - skydiving! Soon to be leaving the U.K. for the shores of the U.S.A., but until then can be contacted via email at jmbush@dav.cummins.com.

Kim Cheeseman - ??? (Leamington Triads)

Zoe Chester - Forward (Northampton / Wahine Warriors)
"The Wahine Wookie"
Known affectionately by her Northampton team mates as "The Zoe Monster" and that's exactly what she is when you come up against her in the water! A member of the GB Womens Elite at the 1998 World Championships, she is now GB Womens Elite Manager and womens co-ordinator for the Eastern and Central area. Can be contacted via email at kdunkinson@compuserve.com.

Jane Fahy (nee Sloan) - Centre Back (Slough / Wahine Warriors)
"The Wahine Witch"
Represented New Zealand from 1987 to 1992 in the World Championships, and won a gold medal in the 1988 Championships. Followed that up with a bronze medal in the 1999 European Championships in Slovenia as captain of the UK Womens Elite team. As you can imagine, there is no stopping Jane during a game. But also be beware of her out of the water - especially when she teams up with Gilly Spencer - nothing and no-one is sacred! Can be contacted via email at fahy@ukgateway.net.

Helen Field - Back / Midfield (Dunstable).
"The Wahine Wench"
From her team mates at Dunstable: "She likes soldiers and northern Octopush players, Newcastle Brown Ale and tattoos her mum hasn't yet seen (the tattoo was spotted shortly afterwards...). She only plays on the wall side which means if one side is roped off after half time there is chaos".
From her Wahine Warriors team mates: "Has a mad passion for anything vaguely male (and German). Strikes most effectively when teamed with her other half (Becky), both in and out of the water. These two will leave men begging for more, and are bound to cause uproar at the Euros". Her delicate appearance belies her goalscoring abilities, and even more so her "party animal" abilities, as she has oft demonstrated! Playing for the GB Elite in the 1999 European Championships. Helen can be contacted via email at helen.field@natmags.co.uk.

Ally Galashan - Back (Dunstable)
"The Wahine Wino"
From her former team mates at TURG in South Africa: "AKA 'The Yellow Submarine' - a formidable player in and out of the water". Is that nickname because of her bottom time or her yellow cozzie perchance? Also known to her Wahine Warriors team mates as The Wahine Wino, "because she likes a wee dram".

Sara Grenside - Right Forward (Chesham / London Ladies).
Sara is by day a nurse tutor at the University of Hertfordshire, teaching National Vocational Qualifications. Sara recently finished five years of studying for a BA Hons in Healthcare Studies, and is delighted to have her life back again. Also plays for the UK Barbarians and the GB Womens Masters and brought home a bronze medal from the 1998 World Championships in San Jose, California. Sara can be contacted via email at clanger@cix.co.uk.

Sam Harding - ??? (Islington)
Justifiably proud of her nickname of "The Octopush Tart", Sam has played for most teams under the sun at one time or another . . . often in the same tournament. Oops, we didn't say that . . .

Allison Hass - Forward / Back (Wahini Warriors)
"The Wahine Wanderer"
The "travelling member" of the Wahine Warriors, Allison is normally a forward, but has taken a position in the backline for the Warriors.  First Nationals game in England - totally enjoyable.  Funny accent that sounds suspiciously Australian.  Has played in a few teams around the world for the land down-under.

Mary Harrington - Back (Watford / London Ladies).
A formidable defender, and project engineer for Martin Baker, maker of aeroplane ejector seats. A member of the GB Womens Masters at the 1998 World Championships. Also plays for the UK Barbarians.

Pauline Head - Left Wing (Watford).
A keen horse rider, and mother of two young children, Pauline is known to her colleagues as "Snakehips" for her ability to turn quickly in very tight spaces. Rumours also abound about her possible career as a calendar model . . .

Ann Hutchinson - Midfield (Ipswich)
"The Wahine Waif"
A industrial chemist living in Dereham, Norfolk, and a member of the GB Ladies Elite at the 1999 European Championships, Ann can be contacted via email on ann-hutchinson@norwich.rhone-poulenc.com.

Naomi Jones - ??? (ex-Watford? - check with Zoe)

Michelle Kwok - Back / Forward (Northampton)
"The Wahine Wok"
A vet specialising in small animals, Michelle is now becoming quite an animal in the water! A direct descendent of Henry Ford, she was once prepared to play any position as long as it's BACK, but has now broadened her scope dramatically and played forward very successfully for the GB Womens Masters at the European Championships in Slovenia. Her Wahine Warriors nickname of "The Wahine Wok" keeps almost being renamed to "The Wahine Wedgie" due to the positioning of her costume. From her GB Masters team mates: "A real 'positive' force to have as part of the team".

Valerie Lofty - Right Wing (Watford / London Ladies).
From her team mates at London Ladies: "Don't pinch her spot in the shower - if you're lucky, you will live to regret it! Her skinny dips start here. Oh, and don't try pinching the puck - it won't work". AKA "Clean-Knickers Lofty" - so what's the story behind that one?
Valerie is a keen horse rider and a partner in "Croxley Divers" dive shop. Croxley Divers can be contacted on 01923 777700, via fax on 01923 896299 or via email at dla@croxleydivers.co.uk.

Claire Minshall - ???

Tracey Skirrow - ??? (Ipswich-BT)

Gilly Spencer - Left Wing (Slough Crabs / Wahine Warriors)
"The Wahine Woos"
From the London Ladies, when she played for them: "Left-handed and f**king good when she f**king turns up!".
Played left forward for the UK Masters at the 1999 European Championships, and from her GB Masters team mates: "Great to have her power, speed and sheer determination . . . and she knows how to have fun!"

Tracey Spencer - Forward (Slough)

Cheryl Thompson - ??? (Northampton / Wahine Warriors)
Lively and passionate member of any team she plays for. Enjoys a good scrap and usually wins it too!

Liz Tunstall - ??? (Birmingham)

Becky Yates - Centre (Dunstable)
"The Wahine Wallflower"
From her Wahine Warriors team mates: "Our fast centre, half of the Dreadful Duo with the Wahine Wench, and a member of the UK Elite Squad for the 1999 European Championships", and from one particular fellow Warrior - no prizes for guessing who! - "Known "affectionately" as WIDE Arse by the general public, and has men queuing up at her door (trying to escape her lack of charm!). Beer quaffing, Reading-born, crap-dancing, wide-arsed sex beast . . .". How can anyone follow that?

Jill Berryman - Forward (London Ladies).
Now no longer , she recently had an Octobab called Daisy. The future of the London Ladies is assured . . .

Lisa Charlebois - Forward (London Ladies).
Comes from Canada, studying Media Studies at Ryerson University in Toronto. In the UK on a school exchange until August, started playing Octopush in February, and is not looking back! Can be contacted via email at w9828047@wmin.ac.uk.

Sue Coles - Wing / Forward (London Ladies / Putney).
From her team mates at London Ladies: "Chief mischief-maker, skinny-dipper extraordinaire, and party-maker - what more could we want? Oh, yes, she also collects the money, organizes the pool, and generally runs the club effortlessly. Age and treachery are definitely on her side . . .". Vice Captain of the GB Womens Masters at the 1998 World Championships. Can be contacted via email at hf.frdg.ho.hh@gtnet.gov.uk.

Marion Creser - Back (Islington)
Ex New Zealand international, and member of the NZ womens team at the 1996 World Championships in South Africa, she recently joined Islington as a "novice". Fell for Doug's charms with "would you like a ride on my bike?". Can be contacted via email at marion.creser@dresdenerrcm.co.uk.

Sue Davies - Centre Back (London Ladies / Putney)
From her team mates at London Ladies: "Only half the player she used to be - previous weight has been transferred from frame to f***ing amazing play. She's self-contained, self-motivated, yet a great team player, and essential as Captain at all major tournaments". Captained the Great Britain Womens Team in the 1998 World Championships in San Jose. Can be contacted via email at sue.davies@cwcom.co.uk.

Emma Kenyon - Forward / Wing (London Ladies).
Emma recently moved to London from her native South Wales in order to pursue a degree in Pharmacology, and has just started her second year. Already making a mark for her excellent positional play, and her ability to not lose possession under pressure.

Kirsty Langley - Forward (London Ladies)
From her team mates at London Ladies: "Belisha Beacon, and the next British astronaut - well, when she finally finishes studying! A great player, and head and shoulders over everyone else, but at a mere hint of embarrassment she goes red - redder than you've ever seen before! Please don't quiz her further - it gets even redder."

Nikki McNish - ??? (ex-London Ladies)
Can be contacted via email at nicola.mcnish@cellnet.co.uk.

Tracy Morton - Wing / Back (London Ladies / Palace Eagles)
Played for GB Masters at the 1999 European Championships. Has been playing since 1984, starting at Plymouth Polytechnic, before moving up to the Smoke and captaining the Sirens before injury put her out of the water for a couple of years. Back now stronger than ever, and found at Crystal Palace playing for the Eagles.

Mary Nunn - Wing (London Ladies / Palace Eagles)
Mary says: "Learnt to play while learning to swim and dive in her early 30's and never looked back. Captained the now disbanded Sirens for 3 seasons and joined London Ladies. Looking forward to helping the womens game progress in this country and womens masters internationally." Mary was a member of the GB Womens Masters at the 1998 World Championships and the 1999 European Championships, and is also the womens co-ordinator for London and the GB Womens Masters Manager. In the words of her GB team mates "... and she did the most tremendous job. Despite all the hiccups she 'made' the trip. Keep it up Mary, we love you!" Can be contacted via email at mary.nunn@uk.pwcglobal.com.

Wendy Shellshear - Forward (Palace Eagles)
After a year away at sea she is now back in the country. A lithe and canny player, with a fair amount of experience now.

Barbara Silva - Forward (London Ladies)
From her team mates at London Ladies: "First player to transfer for a fee of more than two pints - Heston eat your heart out! She now knows there are rules, positions, and somewhere in the middle there is a puck. At this rate, she will graduate from UCL with flying colours".

Angela Talbot - Forward (London Ladies)
From her team mates "Loves the game and the people. Always a joy to have around. And now she's married . . ."

Anna Trivett - Left Forward (Chesham / London Ladies)
From her team mates "Began playing at Portsmouth Uni. Left-handed - wonderfully awkward! Is she still playing with that enormous stick?" Can be contacted via email at anna.trivett@bigfoot.com.

Helen White - Back / Wing (London Ladies)
From her team mates at London Ladies: "Shy and retiring, but learning to tell those macho men she'll play BACK, she's quietly determined underneath it all. And she's got 'STYLE' (Sunday Times 10th May 1998) - she's our centre page media mermaid!"

Caroline Willoughby - Back / Wing (London Ladies)

Debbie Smith - ??? (Rochdale)
A member of the GB Womens Masters at the 1998 World Championships.

Clare Ash (formerly Straiton) - Back / Midfield / Forward (Spectrum Angels)
Former GB Womens Captain.
"Extraordinarily fond of the 3-3 formation, is she this adventurous out of the pool?"

Susie Browne - Forward (Spectrum Angels)
Susie has been a member of the GB Elite since 1995, and has done much to foster Anglo/European relations, especially at Captain level. Susie's name belies her whiter than white colour complexion and fear of the sun. A super buzz in the water and out. Can be contacted via email at 113226.3441@compuserve.com.

Marina Christopher - Midfield (Caversham)
A bundle of dynamite in the water

Jenny Cobban - Back / Forward (Wahini Warriors)
A member of the GB Womens Elite at the 1998 World Championships.

Caroline Cook - Midfield (Reading)

Nicky Day - Forward (Spectrum Angels)

Jessica Ford - Wing / Forward (Spectrum Angels)

Frances Gillam - ??? (Portsmouth University)
Can be contacted via email at frances@titanite.demon.co.uk.

Jenny Grimmer - Wing (Spectrum Angels)
From Ben Gowland: "Jenny is great". Can be contacted via email at lnu97jg2@reading.ac.uk.

Claire Hollinshead - Midfield / Forward (Spectrum Angels)

Helen Jones - Forward (Brighton / Spectrum Angels)

Stephanie Kersey - Forward (Spectrum Angels)
A member of the GB Womens Elite at the 1999 European Championships.

Sarah Liscoe - Back (Totton)
Can be contacted via email at sliscoe@aol.com.

Kirsten Morris - Forward (Spectrum Angels)

Liz Newton - Back / Wing / Centre / Forward(!) (Chesham / Spectrum Angels)
"Liz and Mark (Sullivan) are now octopush's latest coupling. Who needs Cilla?? We've got all the hats!! The crunch question is 'who is the best player?', Mark was unavailable for comment". From her Spectrum Angels team mates: "Began as a junior with Farnham & Guildford. Still never takes any prisoners!". Can be contacted via email at newton_liz@hotmail.com.

Karen Palmer - Forward (Caversham)
Can be contacted via email at dave_deane@compuserve.com.

Mary Purnell - Forward (ex-Spectrum Angels)

Eileen Remedios - Wing (Brighton / Spectrum Angels)
A member of the GB Womens Elite at the 1998 World Championships. Can be contacted via email at gas21rem@aol.com.

Marion Sheffield - ??? (Spectrum Angels)
Can be contacted via email at marion.wheeler@deloitte.co.uk.

Janet Spence - Forward (Caversham)

Caroline Teakle - Midfield / Forward (Spectrum Angels)

Camilla Todd  - Wing / Forward (Spectrum Angels)

Mel Waterworth - Forward (Spectrum Angels)
A member of the GB Womens Elite at the 1998 World Championships.

From Rom & Soph: "Known as 'THE BODY' for very good reasons. If you've got it flaunt it, Go GIRL...."

Alison Wheeler - Forward (Brighton / Spectrum Angels)
A member of the GB Womens Elite at the 1998 World Championships and of the GB Womens Masters at the 1999 European Championships.

Sasha Wild - ??? (Spectrum Angels)

Caroline Whorlow - Back / Wing / Forward (Spectrum Angels)
A member of the GB Womens Elite at the 1998 World Championships.

Jenny ??? - ??? (Spectrum Angels)

Laura Bellamy - ??? (ex?-Plymouth University)

Penny Brooks - ??? (ex?-Plymouth University)

Fiona Buttrey - ?forward (Swansea University)
Working really hard to develop the game in her area.

Ginny Carlisle - Forward (Pembroke)

Becca Coates - ??? (Pembroke)

Romany Cottam - Forward (Totnes)
Well known for her fruit picking activities. (especially grapes). Can be contacted via email at romanyc@yahoo.com.

Sian Deller - Back (Pembroke)
"The daughter of Colin, the mastermind behind Pembroke and the new Tenby junior team, Sian has given her father tremendous support. Over the past eighteen months, Sian's game has gone from a "straight liner" to "creative play". Reads the opposition well, new skills are emerging, and is a great all-round team player. Looking forward to seeing how she develops over the next two A-level years". Can be contacted via email at sian@merrion.demon.co.uk.

Mel Dixon - ??? (Cheltenham & Bristol)

Kirin Donaldson - ??? (Plymouth University)

Jen Griffiths - ??? (Cardiff University)

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Mari Hutchins - ??? (ex?-Plymouth University)

Jacqueline Kimani - ??? (Plymouth University)

Kate Lock - ??? (Pembroke)
From her Pembroke team-mates: "She is the toughest: she washes her hair with rocks!".

Mary MacDonald - Back (Pembroke)
From her Pembroke team-mates: "Married to Ronald and gets cheap burgers. Call 0800 100 100".

Karen Miller - Forward (Pembroke)

Liz Richardson - ??? (Pembroke)

Charlotte Scott - Wing / Back (Bristol & Cheltenham)
A member of the GB Womens Elite at the 1998 World Championships. She can be contacted via email at charlotte.scott@bbc.co.uk.

Penny Simon - Forward (Pembroke)
"Despite a young family and potato growing, Penny contributes invaluable drive to the Pembroke club . . . motivating the female players into the "newest" womens team".

Tammy Stretton - ??? (Bangor University)

Sophie Tapper - ??? (Totnes)
Sophie looks older than her 16 years and shows this maturity in the water.

"A totally hip chick, who sets the trend.  Fun loving and smart individual who knows how to enjoy herself especially on the dance floor. Just ask the boys!" . . . your buddy Romany.

Can be contacted on E-Mail at su7771@eclipse.co.uk.

Rachel Tunnicliffe Wilson - ??? (Bristol & Cheltenham)
A member of the UK Elite at the 1999 European Championships.

Clare Whames - ??? (?Swansea University)

Angela Adams - ??? (Yorkshire Ladies)

Belinda Archer - ??? (Yorkshire Ladies)

Judy Bewell - ??? (Yorkshire Ladies)

Janice Blackburn - ??? (Yorkshire Ladies)

Anne Boyes - ??? (Yorkshire Ladies)
Captain of the GB Womens Masters at the 1998 World Championships.

Katie Careless - ??? (Yorkshire Ladies)

Eleanor Cove-Mullins - ??? (Yorkshire Ladies)

Karen Hughes - ??? (Yorkshire Ladies)

Samantha Jones - ??? (Batley)

Jo Pitchforth - ??? (Yorkshire Ladies)

Kim Sugden - ??? (Yorkshire Ladies)

Claire ??? - ??? (Yorkshire Ladies)

Zoë Brown - ??? (Stirling University)
Can be contacted via email at zbc@students.stir.ac.uk.

Caroline Calvert - ??? (Glasgow)
"Affectionately known as "The Tart". Her other hobby is sailing!"

Sandi Carruthers - ??? (Edinburgh)

Megan Davey - ??? (Edinburgh)
"Having a "rest" at the moment (had enough for a while, beating up men, etc...)"

Julie Davis - Defence (Reef Rats / Edinburgh)
Can be contacted via email at j.davis@hw.ac.uk.

Karen Douglas - Back / Wing (Reef Rats)
Started playing at Watford about 1980, then SEWOC (South Eastern Womens Octopush Club), then London Ladies and the Great Britain Womens team from "the beginning" until 1990. Then had a seven-year travelling/child-bearing break and returned to play at Aberdeen and with the Scottish Ladies in 1998.

Shona Douglas - Forward (Inverness)
From a team mate: "What can I say? Keep her away from vodka and all mankind!".

Caroline Eunson - Forward (Orkney)

Tina Godbert (Edinburgh)
Gone to New Zealand, so is off the UK scene for a while. Can be contacted via email c/o Graeme Tough at graeme.tough@gecm.com.

Amy Goodill - Forward (Orkney)
"Dangerous - especially after a few shandys!"

June Johnson - Forward (Orkney)
From a "reliable source": "June Johnson snores and talks about men in her sleep!"

JoJo Leslie - Back (Glasgow)

Ruth Love - Forward (Edinburgh)

Mhairi McKay - Forward (Reef Rats)
Currently studying at Glasgow University.

Fiona Murray - Forward (Aberdeen University)

Shirley Plant - ??? (Stirling University)
Can be contacted via email at sap03@students.stir.ac.uk.

Libby Porteous - ??? (Glasgow)
Previously of Yorkshire Ladies, Libby has now moved to Scotland. Is the Scottish womens co-ordinator.

Paula Redman - Forward (Reef Rats)
"Pastimes including teaching baby voles to skydive, rolling in the mud with seals and irritating men".

Tracy Ross - Defence (Orkney)
"Sultry siren of the Orkney Pool Bank"

Sarah Rowe - ??? (Orkney)

Ruth Spence - ??? (Orkney)

Alison Stewart - ??? (Orkney)

Clare Strang - Back (Reef Rats)
"Member of the GB Womens Masters at the 1997 European Championships. Known to haunt the North East of Scotland. The Rats have got a reprieve for a while - Clare is in Shetland! We miss her see-through silver cossie! Eek!, why did Satan spare this creature?!"

Gaelle Villard - ??? (Edinburgh)

Debbie White - ??? (Edinburgh)

Elaine Wilson - ??? (Reef Rats)

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