The Uruguay women's national field hockey team represents Uruguay in women's international field hockey competitions.[2] It is controlled by the Federación Uruguaya de Hockey Sobre Césped
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| Nickname(s) | Cimarronas |
|---|---|
| Association | PAHF (Americas) |
| Confederation | Federacion Uruguaya de Hockey sobre Cesped |
| Head Coach | Nicolás Tixe |
| Assistant coach(es) | Jimena Bouzas |
| Manager | Marcos Sosa |
| Captain | Augustina Nieta |
| FIH ranking | |
| Current | 24  (19 December 2024)[1] |
| Pan American Games | |
| Appearances | 5 (first in 2003) |
| Best result | 3rd (2003) |
| Pan American Cup | |
| Appearances | 5 (first in 2001) |
| Best result | 4th (2001, 2004) |
Medal record | |
History
editField hockey in Uruguay is traditionally a sport played by the middle and upper-class, with most playing activity among private schools in the capital city, Montevideo.[3] In 1999, the Uruguayan Olympic Committee constructed the first synthetic hockey field in the country.[3]
To ensure better player retention, an U17 team was created in 2002.[3] By 2003, efforts were underway to introduce the sport to more state schools.[3]
Tournament history
editPan American Games
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Pan American Cup
editSouth American Games
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South American Championship
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Pan American Challenge
edit- 2011 –
Hockey World League
editFIH Hockey Series
edit- 2018–19 – Second round
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "FIH Outdoor World Hockey Rankings". FIH. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ "Federación Uruguaya de Hockey sobre Césped". Retrieved 10 January 2015.
- ^ a b c d Lerena, Mercedes (4 April 2003). "Youth Hockey Situation in Uruguay". Pan Am Hockey. Archived from the original on 22 December 2004. Retrieved 16 April 2023.