Erin Christie

Name: Erin Christie

Player or Coach: Player

Date of Birth: 20th of March

About: 

Started playing hockey at the age 8. Made the Southern Gauteng u16 C team in Gr 10. Made the Southern Gauteng u18 A team in Matric. Went to the best university and played for the Maties 1st team- which is where my hockey really started taking off. Went to the Junior World Cup as part of the SA u21 team in 2013. Got my first cap for the South African Ladies Hockey team on 18 January 2014. I have been to 2 African Cup of Nations tournaments. In 2018 I was a part of the team that represented South Africa at the Commonwealth games in Australia and the World Cup in England. In January 2019 I stepped onto the field for the first time as Captain of the South African Ladies Hockey Team. I am currently hoping and dreaming of going to Tokyo 2020ne.

Currently:

I am a high school Physical Science teacher

Stick:

Brabo Elite X-4

Role Model:

All the ladies in the national team- they push me to work harder and be better everyday.

Career Highlight:

My first cap, the Commonwealth Games, the World Cup, Captaining the national team

Favourite Quote:

Social Media: 

Twitter: @ezzye_4

Instagram: @erin_hunter16