Rebecca Northover to represent Great Britain at U19 Underwater Hockey World Championships

Rebecca Northover

Rebecca Northover, a student at Wardle Academy, is set to represent Great Britain at the U19 Underwater Hockey World Championships in Tasmania in July.

The 16-year-old has been training in underwater hockey since Year Seven. Her hard work and dedication has paid off as she begins to prepare for the World Championships, which will see her training for 15 hours a week alongside her studies.

Rebecca said: “I am very proud of both myself and my teammates for getting selected to represent Great Britain in the Underwater Hockey World Championships. I can’t wait to spend time with such amazing people and go on a plane for the very first time. Although 30 hours of flying is a bit daunting.

“I need to start training harder now since the coaches will be watching me like a hawk now I’ve been selected, but I’ve always been one for a challenge. I’m slightly upset to be missing the school prom, but it is definitely going to be worth it. Tasmania here I come.”

After her time at Wardle Academy, Rebecca intends to pursue her ambitions in underwater hockey in preparation for the opportunity to join the elite GB team.

Former Wardle Academy student, Zach Tait, will also be representing team GB in the championships.

The finals are due to take place in Hobart between 13-22 July.