May 19, 2011
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Old Dominion field hockey will be represented by a pair of current Lady Monarchs and a trio of former ODU greats at the Senior Women's National Championships, which will be held at American University May 20-27.
The Women's National Championship team rosters, recently announced by USA Field Hockey, includes current Lady Monarch standouts Kathryn Kirk and Stephanie Kratzer, along with former players Kelly Driscoll, Caroline Nichols and Katelyn Smither. Additionally, current ODU assistant coach Amy Swensen will also be competing.
Kirk, Kratzer, Smither and Swensen will all compete on the Pennsylvania team, while Driscoll and Nichols will both be on the California squad.
They will all be competing along side the top field hockey athletes in the United States for a highly coveted spot on the National Team roster and title of Regional Champions.
"These are the most elite athletes in the country," said Lee Bodimeade, USA Women's National Team Head Coach. "They will be assessed to continue on towards participation in the Olympic Games. We are seeking the highest quality athletes to represent the USA National Team and bring Olympic success to USA Field Hockey."
Athletes will compete in six matches, including the finals on Friday, May 27 at 6 p.m. Following the conclusion of the Championship match, names selected to represent the USA Women's National Team will be announced. These athletes will have the opportunity to train at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA, compete against top international competition and represent their country on the world's biggest stage.
Admission is free and open to the public. All matches will be played on Jacobs Field on the Campus of American University.
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