Leigh Fawcett

 Hockey

Scottish Woman’s National Team

 

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Leigh Fawcett

 Hockey

Scottish Woman’s National Team

 

champions in schools
  • Date of Birth: 10.01.86

    Place of Birth: Aberdeen

    Current Residence: Edinburgh

    Where do you train? Dundee, Stirling, Edinburgh

    Education: BSc Physiotherapy,  MSc Exercise Science

  • First sporting success? Winning Scottish Schools Indoor Cup in 2002

    Finest sporting moment? Bronze Medal - Champions Challenge in 2011

    Your tip for the top: Always give it your best shot

    First international / ‘big time’ call-up:  Celtic Cup - 2007

    How do you feel when you know you are representing your team / country? Excited but often nervous

    How and why did you get involved in your sport? At school I was encouraged to take part in after school clubs and in Primary 6 I started playing hockey.... My friends all played therefore it was always a lot of fun                                               

    Who has been the biggest influence on your sporting career? My family, Stuart Scorgie and Murray Carnie

    Who has been your toughest opponent and why? Holland.... Skill, speed and decision making makes them the Best team in the World

  • Three words that describe you: Determined, happy, organised

    Who would you most like to meet? Alex Ferguson

    What is your most prized possession? A watch I got from my Granda when he retired from the Fire Brigade.

    What is your biggest passion away from sport? I love to travel!! Of course when training allows!!

    Favourite sport(s) other than your own? Netball, horse- riding

    Top tips to relax? Listen to music, dinner with friends

    What is your ultimate ambition? Commonwealth Games 2014– Compete for a medal

    Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Retired from hockey.... but hopefully still playing sport for “fun!”

Quiz
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    In which city will the 2012 Olympics be held?

    • Vienna
    • Berlin
    • London

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