Becky Ward

Find out a little bit more about Becky and her Hockey career: 

Q How old were you when you started and what is your first memory of your sport? I was about 8 years old when I joined Dundee Wanderers Hockey Club and my first real memory was getting hit in the face with a stick by one of the boys.

Q Have any family members played a sport at a high level? My uncle played was netminder for Great Britain at ice hockey.

Q What has been the highlight of your career? Definitely going to Australia to play in the Youth Olympic festival as part of a GB youth team and winning the gold medal.

Q What has been your favourite competition venue to date and why? Playing at the Youth Olympic festival on the pitches they used for the Sydney Olympics and because the weather was ace.

Q What has been your best sporting experiences so far? The AYOF and playing indoor for Scotland in a European ‘A’ division tournament.

Q And the one you would rather forget? In my first match for Scotland seniors I slipped within two minutes of coming on the pitch whilst trying to take a hit in.

Q What is on your competition schedule this year? Hopefully if selected to go to the Europeans in Holland with the senior squad. There is also a lot of build up games over the summer in preparation.

Q What is a typical training regime for a ‘normal’ week?

Monday: S&C with TFIS in the morning, then on the pitch for running and technical session again with TFIS at night.
Tuesday: Complete a running session and then have a club pitch session.
Wednesday: S&C with TFIS in the afternoon then attend a Scotland squad session in Stirling.
Thursday: DAY OFF!!!
Friday: Morning pitch session with TFIS and running session
Saturday and Sunday: Usually have one match.

Q Do you have time for other sports or hobbies? I like to watch ice hockey and go to support local team, the Dundee Stars on weekend evenings.

Q How many hours do spend training each day? About 2-3 hours.

Q Have you competed or trained in other countries where you have either been shocked or really impressed by the set up? If so, can you provide some details? When I played in Holland with the under 18s I was really impressed with the hockey set up over there. We played at two different clubs and at both they had more than one astro-turf pitch. Both also had there own club houses where the whole club could socialize. You don’t see that in Scotland!

Q Technique or physical - which do you spend most time working on to improve? I think it’s about even

Q What's the best piece of advice you have been given?  “Love the running” and “know your next pass”!!

Q Which athlete, past or present, do you admire? And why? Chris Hoy for his determination and hard work.

Q Where do you get your inspiration and motivation from? Winning the gold medal at the youth Olympics makes me want to be in that position again.

Q What is your ultimate ambition? To be the best I can be and hopefully to play in the Olympics.

Q Do you have to make any sacrifices to be the best that you can be in your sport? If so, what are they and why do you make them? Social life is a big sacrifice especially being a student, sometimes you just have to say no to a night out.