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Field hockey in Great Britain

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Field hockey in Great Britain is governed by Great Britain Hockey. The organisation focuses on international competition only.[1]

Governing bodyGreat Britain Hockey
NicknameGB Hockey
First playedEarly/mid 1800s.
Registered playersEstimate 32,000
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Field hockey in Great Britain
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Governing bodyGreat Britain Hockey
NicknameGB Hockey
First playedEarly/mid 1800s.
Registered playersEstimate 32,000
Clubs1145 (~1050 English ~60 Scottish ~35 Welsh)
National competitions
Great Britain Super League (defunct)
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Governance

GB Hockey administers the national men's and women's hockey teams for Great Britain during competition such as the Olympic Games, Hockey World Cup and other international events.[citation needed]

Domestic competitions are organised on the home nation basis by England Hockey, Scottish Hockey, and Hockey Wales.[citation needed]

National teams

Domestic competitions

Great Britain Super League

The Great Britain Super League was established by Great Britain Hockey in 2007 as a showcase for British hockey talent. The event was shortlived running from 2007 until 2012 and is now defunct. The inaugural teams were from England (Wessex Leopards, Saxon Tigers and Pennine Pumas), Scotland (Caledonian Cougars and Highland Jaguars) and Wales (Celtic Panthers) competing. Players from the national leagues represented their relevant region.

Winners

Men's
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Women's
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Tournaments hosted

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