Shayni Nelson (née Buswell, born 1 February 1981)[1] is a former field hockey player from Australia, who played as a midfielder.[2]

Shayni Nelson
Personal information
Full name Shayni Buswell
Born (1981-02-01) 1 February 1981 (age 43)
Western Australia
Playing position Midfield
Senior career
Years Team
1999–2021 UWA
2001–2011 WA Diamonds
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2001 Australia U–21 13 (1)
2002 Australia 5 (0)
Medal record
Women's field hockey
Representing  Australia
FIH Junior World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Buenos Aires Team
Junior Oceania Cup
Gold medal – first place 2000 Canberra Team

Career

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Club hockey

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In Hockey WA's Premier League competition, Nelson plays for the University of Western Australia. In 2019, Nelson reached a career milestone and club record of 350 Premier League games.[3]

Nelson made her debut in the Australian Hockey League (AHL) in 2001 as a member of the WAIS Diamonds.[1][4] Nelson went on to represent the team until 2011, winning 5 national titles throughout her career.

International hockey

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Under–21

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In 2000, Nelson made her debut for the Australia U–21 side at the Junior Oceania Cup in Canberra.[5]

She went on to represent the team again in 2001 at the FIH Junior World Cup in Buenos Aires, where she won a bronze medal.[1][6]

Hockeyroos

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Nelson made her senior international debut for the Hockeyroos in 2002, during the FIH Champions Trophy in Macau.[7][2][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Shayni Buswell". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. Archived from the original on 29 August 2006. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b "History of the Hockeyroos". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Premier Leagues". uwahockey.org.au. University of Western Australia Hockey Club. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Hockey Australia Annual Report 2001–2002" (PDF). clearinghouseforsport.gov.au. Government of Australia. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Victorious Aussies qualify for 2001 Junior World Cup!". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. Archived from the original on 5 December 2000. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  6. ^ "HOCKEY JUNIOR WORLD CUP". fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  7. ^ "BUSWELL Shayni". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  8. ^ "Bell rings changes as women regroup after Games setback". smh.com.au. Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
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