Sport lover with a football mad daughter. CEO Hockey Wales. previous Non Exec Director @swansearfc & Welsh Sports Association. Views are my own

Joined July 2011
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Paul Whapham retweeted
The schedule for the summer’s World Cup Pool phase has been confirmed! @FIH_Hockey @BBCSportWales @sportwales
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Paul Whapham retweeted
England, India and Pakistan in Amsterdam in August for Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Jonny Fleck is excited for the Hockey World Cup 🏑 #BBCHockey
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Wales senior men will face some thrilling challenges at the World Cup! Wales have been drawn into Pool D with England, India and Pakistan, ranked 4th, 8th, and 12th in the world respectively! Find the full story and reaction here➡ hockeywales.org.uk/post/wale… @FIH_Hockey
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Paul Whapham retweeted
JOB DONE! @FIH_Hockey World Cup tickets ✅ 2 goal from Gareth furlong and a player of the match display from Jacob Draper. LLONGYFARCHIADAU 👏 👏 👏
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Paul Whapham retweeted
Welcome Study in Wales, aboard our senior women's World Cup Qualification journey! Study in Wales will be the front-of-shirt sponsor for our ladies’ campaign in India. Read the full story➡ hockeywales.org.uk/post/stud…
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Paul Whapham retweeted
THE SQUADS👊 Our men's and women’s squad for the upcoming @FIH_Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Chile and India! Wales men will take on hosts Chile, France and Scotland in Group A in Santiago. Wales women will take on Scotland, Uruguay and hosts India
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Thrilled to celebrate Wales’ senior men’s & women’s hockey teams earning their place at the EuroHockey Championships in London 2027! 
After historic performances on the European stage last summer both our women and men will compete alongside Europe’s best next summer.
EUROCHAMPS27 IS COMING TO LONDON! The BIGGEST Euro Hockey Champs ever land in the capital from 28 July – 8 Aug27. Wales will be there! 12 men’s & 12 women’s teams. Home‑nation heroes. Iconic venues. Finals weekend at The Twickenham Stoop. hockeywales.org.uk/post/euro…
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Paul Whapham retweeted
World Cup Qualifier- The Warm Up! Full time in Cardiff for the men in their first friendly vs Scotland. A great start to the weekend and our preparations with the match ending in a 3-3 draw. Thank you to all the supporters braving the weather!
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Thoughts with all @Ospreys players and staff as this mess is played out in public, without any clarity on their futures.
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Paul Whapham retweeted
18 Dec 2025
"As we approach the festive season, we wanted to take a moment, both as CEO, Chair and as a fellow member of our hockey family to reflect on the year we’ve shared and to extend my heartfelt thanks to every one of you for your commitment to the sport and to our community." Find a Xmas message from Hoci Cymru here➡ hockeywales.org.uk/post/chri…
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10 Dec 2025
Congrats on this outstanding victory over SA at the WC. This achievement is even more powerful knowing they are self-funded athletes. Imagine what this team could achieve with the right level of investment and support. Inspiring the next generation and continue to strive forward
10 Dec 2025
What a performance, What a result!!! The U21 Women beat the sporting powerhouse South Africa! An even first half, a powerful second half, took the game away from SA with two excellent open play goals! Final match Vs @irishhockey tomorrow
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Paul Whapham retweeted
27 Oct 2025
Thank you for your support!🙌 Since Thursday's launch, over 300 supporters have come together to raise £11,000 to get our U21 Women to the Junior World Cup in Chile. This is proof that every single donation, no matter the size, makes a huge difference. Your generosity is fuelling the girls' passion and pride in representing Wales on the international stage. Diolch! Join The Journey and donate now➡ crowdfunder.co.uk/p/jointhej…
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Paul Whapham retweeted
23 Oct 2025
The Wales Under-21 Women’s Hockey squad has launched a major crowdfunding campaign to raise vital funds for their journey to the Junior World Cup in Chile🏑 See how you can support the team: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/jointhej… #cymru #wales #hockey #hoci
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20 Oct 2025
Congratulations to all players selected for the Junior World Cup! Your hard work and dedication have earned you this incredible opportunity to represent Cymru on the world stage.
20 Oct 2025
Llongyfarchiadau to the 20-player women’s squad selected to travel to Chile for the 2025 FIH Junior World Cup 🙌 #hoci #hockey #Cymru #wales
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9 Oct 2025
Welcome Katie. Looking forward to working with Katie and building on the excellent work that’s in place. An exciting period for talented athletes.
Welcome Katie Glynn! Hoci Cymru is delighted to announce that the ex-New Zealand international has joined Hoci Cymru as Performance Director! A famous name in international hockey, Katie has featured in two Commonwealth Games and one Olympics Games, boasting Commonwealth Silver from Delhi in 2010 as well as Bronze from Glasgow four years later. A stellar playing career has led Katie to hold an array of coaching roles within hockey, notably contributing to GB’s Olympic Bronze in Tokyo 2020 and England’s Commonwealth Gold at Birmingham 2022. “I’m really excited to be joining Hoci Cymru at such a significant time for the sport. The recent historic results are a testament to the fantastic work of the players, coaches, wider performance team, and the whole organisation, and I feel privileged to have the opportunity to contribute to this journey." Read all about Katie and her appointment➡hockeywales.org.uk/post/hoci… @GBHockey
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Paul Whapham retweeted
23 Sep 2025
🚨ONE WEEK TO APPLY! 📢We are currently recruiting for THREE Elected Directors, searching for skills and experience in the Legal, Commercial Partnerships and Marketing fields. 📢We are also hiring an Appointed Director of Performance.🏑 This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role on the Board of Hoci Cymru! Head to our website to find full detail on each role and apply! 🗓Deadline for all roles is midday on Tuesday 30 September. 🔗hockeywales.org.uk/vacancies @dsw_news @sportwales @StreetGames @LGBTsportcymru @Chwaraeon @REFCardiffVG @StonewallCymru @WENWales @DiverseCymru
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19 Sep 2025
An incredible moment for Bala HC and the community – the official opening of the brand new astro pitch at Ysgol Godre'r Berwyn This £250k upgrade has transformed a much-loved but well-worn pitch into a modern, facility complete with a top-class surface, new LED floodlights.
18 Sep 2025
Y Bala’s community has recently came together to celebrate the opening of a new astro pitch at Ysgol Godre'r Berwyn! After years of use by the school, local community, and sports clubs, the original pitch had reached the end of its lifespan. In April, a £250,000 upgrade was completed, delivering a modern surface suitable for a wide range of sports, along with new LED floodlights and dedicated equipment such as goals and maintenance equipment. The project was made possible through a partnership between Y Bala Hockey Club, Ysgol Godre'r Berwyn, Cyngor Gwynedd and Hoci Cymru with generous contributions from @sportwales via its Pitch Sports Collaboration group, made possible with @WelshGovernment funding; Eryri Communities Fund (Eryri National Park Authority); Community Regeneration Support Fund (Cyngor Gwynedd), and Nuclear Restoration Services. In addition, local sports clubs, town and community councils, businesses and individuals contributed to the project, with even the youngest members of the hockey club raising money by selling handmade bracelets! Read the full story➡ hockeywales.org.uk/post/y-ba… @hocibala @WGCulture
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Paul Whapham retweeted
19 Sep 2025
We have an exciting opportunity open as we're recruiting for an U18 / U21 Transition Programme Boys Head Coach! This is a truly exciting time to be involved in our sport at this level with our junior teams competing at the U21 Euros next year! If you're keen to be a part of the development of talent within Welsh hockey and ensuring young people reach their potential, then find a full role description on the Hoci Cymru website. 🔗hockeywales.org.uk/vacancies 🗓Deadline: Sunday 5 October @dsw_news @sportwales @StreetGames @LGBTsportcymru @Chwaraeon @REFCardiffVG @stonewalluk @WENWales @DiverseCymru
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Paul Whapham retweeted
18 Sep 2025
🚨We have some exciting opportunities to join the Hoci Cymru Board! 📢 We are currently recruiting for THREE Elected Directors, searching for skills and experience in the Legal, Commercial Partnerships and Marketing fields. 📢 We are also hiring an Appointed Director of Performance.🏑 This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role on the Board of Hoci Cymru! Head to our website to find full detail on each role and apply! 🗓Deadline for all roles is midday on Tuesday 30 September. 🔗hockeywales.org.uk/vacancies @dsw_news @sportwales @StreetGames @LGBTsportcymru @Chwaraeon @REFCardiffVG @WENWales @StonewallCymru @DiverseCymru
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Paul Whapham retweeted
16 Sep 2025
👏@RydalPenrhos School has officially unveiled its brand-new, state-of-the-art Astro Turf facility, delivered through a unique partnership between the school, Hoci Cymru and @sportwales! The £250,000 investment as part of Sport Wales pitch collaboration funding has created an outstanding all-weather playing surface designed to benefit the whole community. Local clubs, regional teams, and grassroots organisations will all be able to access the new facility, creating fresh opportunities for participation, training and competition across the area. Read the full story➡hockeywales.org.uk/post/ryda… @WelshGovernment @WGCulture @JackSargeantAM @DarrenMillarMS
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