Friday 31-03-2017 - 12:39

Cymraeg

 

What sport/activity do you part-take in?

I play hockey for the women’s hockey team.

 

What’s the best thing about being active?

When I play it helps me forget about everything else for a short while.

 

Have you ever faced any barriers to get involved in sport and how did you get over them (if at all)?

Other than work commitments, no.  Nothing’s stopped me or gotten in my way when wanting to participate or compete in sport, I found that I’ve naturally always been involved in it.

 

What sport or activity would you like to try out but have never had the chance?

I think rugby would be fun.

 

What would you say to other girls who would like to get involved in sport but are scared or worried to start? /What would you say to other people who would like to get involved in sport but are scared or worried to start?

Who cares what other people think and do what you want to do.  For our hockey club this 100% true.  There's no judging from any team members and everyone’s really good friends on and off the pitch, no matter when they joined the club.

 

Why did you choose the sport/activity that you currently do?

Like I said I played it throughout school and joined a club and became best friends with team mates.  Then I came to uni and continued to play for the uni team, did the same here, and now I’m the captain.  So I’ve progressed in the sport which I’ve enjoyed as well.

 

Have you had to overcome the fear of being judged to participate in sport or your chosen activity?

No, never really

 

Do you feel like there have been any benefits since starting your chosen sport/ activity?

Definitely!  Helped me with my confidence a lot, helped me feel better about myself and my general teamwork skills. The other things that it’s helped me develop are my communication skills and my organisational skills, when being the point of contact for the SU.