Performance Squads (2025-26)

ESME BURGE (Captain)

Shirt #: 29

Position: Midfielder

HWHC: 6 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s Captain

Representative Honours: Senior Great Britain & England - 18 caps

University: University of Nottingham

School: Repton

Profession: Private Banker at J.P Morgan

Proudly support Esme Burge

MIRIAM PRITCHARD

Shirt #: 1

Position: Goalkeeper

HWHC: 4 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s and Junior Coach

Representative Honours: Great Britain and England - 32 caps (Paris Olympics)

University: University of Loughborough

School: Cherwell School

Profession: Illustrator and Great Britain & England Hockey Player

ROSE TYNAN

Shirt #: 3

Position: Forward

HWHC: 2 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s

Representative Honours: Senior New Zealand - 41 caps

University: Duke University

School: Epsom Girls Grammar School

Profession: Social Media Manager

OLIVIA HAMILTON

Shirt #: 5

Position: Defender

HWHC: 4 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s and Junior Coach

Representative Honours: Great Britain and England - 36 caps (Europeans)

University: University of Loughborough

School: Kings Bruton

Profession: Great Britain & England Hockey Player

PHOEBE WILLARS

Shirt #: 8

Position: Defender

HWHC: 6 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s

Representative Honours: England U21s & GB EDP

University: University of Nottingham

School: Repton

Profession: M&A Consultant, Capstone

TYLER LENCH

Shirt #: 10

Position: Forward

HWHC: 2 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s

Representative Honours: Senior New Zealand - 23 caps

University: University of Auckland

School: Kings College, Auckland

Profession: Associate at Sancovia Corporate Finance

JANE KILPATRICK

Shirt #: 11

Position: Defender

HWHC: 1st Season

HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s

Representative Honours: Senior Ireland Squad and Ireland U21 & U23 squads

University: Loughborough University

School: The Wallace High School, Lisburn

Profession: Maths Teacher

SOFIA MARTIN

Shirt #: 14

Position: Screen / Midfielder

HWHC: 3 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s and Junior Coach

Representative Honours: England U21 & England - 4 caps

University: Imperial College London

School: Queenswood

Profession: Medical Biosciences Undergraduate

CATHERINE LEDESMA

Shirt #: 15

Position: Forward

HWHC: 2 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s & Games Sec

Representative Honours: Senior England, GB EDP & England U21s

University: University of Birmingham & Loughborough University

School: Reeds School

Profession: Sponsorship Strategy at Formula E

PIPPA LEWIS

Shirt #: 16

Position: Midfielder

HWHC: 6 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s & Travel Sec

Representative Honours: England U21s & GB EDP

University: University of Durham

Profession: Technical Business Analyst at Acturis Limited

EVE PEARSON

Shirt #: 17

Position: Midfielder

HWHC: 1st Season

HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s

Representative Honours: Senior Scotland (33 caps) & Great Britain EDP

University: Edinburgh University

School: Dollar Academy

EMILY ROWLANDS

Shirt #: 19

Position: Defender

HWHC: 8 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s

Representative Honours: Senior Wales - 54 caps

University: Loughborough University

School: Kingswood School

Profession: Business Strategy

JOIE LEIGH

Shirt #: 22

Position: Midfielder

HWHC: 7 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s & Kit Sec

Representative Honours: Great Britain & England Squad - 48 caps

University: University of Bristol

School: Repton

Profession: Sustainability Consultant at thinkBeyond

HOLLY HUNT

Shirt #: 24

Position: Midfield / Forward

HWHC: 7 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s, Head of Camp Coaching and Senior (non-performance) & Junior Coach

Representative Honours: Great Britain and England - 42 caps

University: University of Birmingham

School: Stockport Grammar School

Profession: Great Britain & England Hockey Player

LUCY HYAMS

Shirt #: 25

Position: Midfielder

HWHC: 9 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s & Umpire Sec

Representative Honours: England U21

University: Virginia University

School: Kent College

Profession: Relationships Manager, Alternatives BNY

LAUREN HUNT

Shirt #: 30

Position: Midfielder

HWHC: 3 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s Social Sec

Representative Honours: England U21 & GB EDP

University: University of Birmingham

School: Stockport Grammar School

Profession: Flood Risk Consultant

CAOIMHE BYRNE

Shirt #: 49

Position: Midfielder/Defender

HWHC: 2 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s and 2s, Junior Coach

Representative Honours: Ireland U21

University: UCD, UCL and Imperial College London

School: Newbridge School

Profession: Clinical Neuroscience PhD student

RACHEL GREENWOOD

Shirt #: 3

Position: Forward

HWHC: 2 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s and 2s

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VICTORIA DREWS

Shirt #: 48

Position: Goalkeeper

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HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s and 2s

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GABRIELLA GILES

Shirt #: 67

Position: Forward

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HWHC Roles: Ladies 1s and 2s

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EuroHockey Club Trophy Champions 2026 – Vienna

Hampstead & Westminster HC Women’s 1s retained the EuroHockey Club Trophy, securing back-to-back titles in Vienna (3–6 April 2026).

The EuroHockey Club Trophy - hockey's equivalent of the UEFA Europa League - featured eight leading sides from across the continent. Hampstead & Westminster Hockey Club (England), Loreto HC (Ireland), TJ Plzen-Litice (Czech Republic), ANTC Wien (Austria), MSC Sumchanka (Ukraine), Saint Germain HC (France), SG Amsicora ASD (Italy), and Lille MHC (France).

🔥 Back-to-Back Champions!

🥇 4 wins from 4

🏑 10 goals scored

🧱 4 goals conceded

🔥 Gold medal match: 3–2 victory vs MSC Sumchanka (Ukraine)

⭐ Player of the Tournament: Holly Hunt

🏅 Woman of the Match (WOM): Rachel Greenwood & Lauren Hunt (TJ Plzen-Litice), Pippa Lewis (Loreto HC), Liv Hamilton (AHTC Wien), Lauren Hunt (MSC Sumchanka)

🏑 Playing Squad: Esme Burge (Capt) (#29), Miriam Pritchard (GK) (#1), Rachel Greenwood (#3), Olivia Hamilton (#5), Phoebe Willars (#8), Tyler Lench (#10), Jane Kilpatrick (#11), Sofia Martin (#14), Catherine Ledesma (#15), Pippa Lewis (#16), Emily Rowlands (#19), Joie Leigh (#22), Holly Hunt (#24), Lucy Hyams (#25), Lauren Hunt (#30), Victoria Drews (GK) (#48), Caoimhe Byrne (#49), Gabriella Giles (#67)

🧠 Staff (Coaches, Manager & Physio): Dave Cooper (Head Coach), Nate Webster (Assistant Coach), Jo Edmondson (Manager) & Stefan Kovacs (Physio)

Acknowledgements

This achievement reflects a collective effort across the entire club.

We extend our sincere thanks to:

🏑 Players & coaching staff for their commitment and performance

💙 Club members & volunteers whose work makes opportunities like this possible

❤️ Parents, families & partners for their continued support

📣 Supporters who followed and encouraged the team throughout the tournament

This success belongs to the entire Hampstead & Westminster community.

Tribute to the team

Song "Mighty Sports Women => HWHC Ladies"

Date

Match

Result

HWHC Scorers

3 April 2026

HWMC vs TJ Plzen-Litice

4-0 (W)

Rachel Greenwood (FG), Lauren Hunt (FG), Joie Leigh (PC), Catherine Ledesma (FG)

4 April 2026

Loreto HC vs HWHC

2-0 (W)

Holly Hunt (PS), Esme Burge (PS)

5 April 2026

HWHC vs AHTC Wien

2-1 (W)

Holly Hunt (PS), Esme Burge (PS)

6 April 2026

MSC Sumchanka vs HWHC

3-2 (W)

Olivia Hamilton (PC), Tyler Lench (FG), Lauren Hunt (FG)

Photos

A selection of photos from the tournament is shown below, with thanks to the photographers including Edith Fuehring.

Winners!

Match Highlights

Ladies 1s Ultras & Supporters

TIM CROSS

Shirt #: 7

Position: Defender

HWHC: 2 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Men's 1s, Head of Senior (non-performance) Coaching, Senior (non-performance) & Junior Coach

Representative Honours: Ireland - 79 caps (Paris Olympics)

University: University of Westminster

School: Kew High School

Profession: PE Teacher / Nutritionist

TOM CROWSON

Position: Midfield

Shirt #: 8

HWHC: 3 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Men's 1s and Senior (non-performance) & Junior Coach

Representative Honours: England U16 & U18, and Great Britain & England U21

University: University of Loughborough

School: Bedford

Profession: Entrepreneur (@theplumbumstore)

HYWEL JONES

Shirt #: 14

Position: Defender

HWHC: 6 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Men's 1s, Senior (non-performance) & Junior Coach

Representative Honours: Wales - 78 caps (Commonwealth Games, World Cup)

University: University of Birmingham

School: Kingswood School

Profession: Sales

JAMES OATES

Shirt #: 24

Position: Midfield / Forward

HWHC: 8 Seasons

HWHC Roles: Men's 1s, Head of Junior Performance & Junior Coach

Representative Honours: Great Britain and England - 38 caps

School: Kings Canterbury

Profession: Great Britain & England Hockey Player

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