Dayle Dolkens (born 28 October 2001)[1] is an Australian field hockey player.[2]

Dayle Dolkens
Personal information
Born (2001-10-28) 28 October 2001 (age 23)
Durban, South Africa, South Africa
Playing position Forward
Senior career
Years Team
2019– current Brisbane Blaze
National team
Years Team Caps Goals
2019 Australia U–21 8 (0)
2024– Australia 5 (0)
Medal record
Women's field hockey
Representing  Australia

Personal life

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Dayle Dolkens grew up in Coomera in Gold Coast, Queensland. She studied in James Cook University in Townsville. [2][3]

Career

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Domestic league

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In Hockey Australia's domestic league, the JDH Hockey One, Dolkens is a member of the Brisbane Blaze.[4][5] During the first and third season of the league, she won a gold medal. Scoring in the championship match in 2024. [6]

Under–21

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Dolkens made her junior international debut for the Jillaroos in 2019. She represented the team during a Tri–Nations Tournament against India and New Zealand in Canberra.[7]

Hockeyroos

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Following a breakout year in 2023, Dolkens was named in the national development squad for the first time.[2] She received her first international call-up in 2024, making her Hockeyroos debut during season five of the FIH Pro League in a match against the United States.[8][9][10]

References

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  1. ^ "Team Details – Australia". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "2024 National Women's Development Squad announced". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. 13 December 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Jillaroos team named for first 2020 internationals". hockeysa.com.au. Hockey SA. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Dayle Dolkens". hockeyone.com.au. Hockey One. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  5. ^ "DOLKENS Dayle". hockeyaustralia.altiusrt.com. Hockey Australia. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Canberra's title hopes go up in a Blaze as Brisbane rally to claim title". canberratimes.com.au. The Canberra Times. 26 November 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  7. ^ "DOLKENS Dayle". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Squad Announcement: Hockeyroos kick off 2024 Olympic campaign in India". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Hockeyroos bounce back in style with 3-0 win over USA". standard.net.au. Warrnambool, VIC: The Standard. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  10. ^ "United States 0–3 Australia". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
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