My name is Emily Donovan, after proudly being part of the Tasmanian silver-medal winning team at the O35 2025 Hockey National Championships, I am excited to share that I’ve been selected to represent Australia as part of the Australian Masters World Cup Team. The team will be competing in the Hockey World Cup in Netherlands from 22nd July 2026 to 2nd August 2026.

This opportunity is one of the highlights of my hockey journey and a moment I will never take for granted. Being able to wear the green and gold on the world stage is both an honour and a responsibility — one that reflects years of dedication, teamwork, and support from the community around me.

To make this dream a reality, I am aiming to raise $15,000 to cover essential costs. Like many Masters athletes, this campaign is entirely self-funded, and community support plays a vital role in making participation possible.

Some of these costs include

Team Deposit - $500

Team Levy - TBA

Uniform - TBA approx $500+

Passport - $430

Travel Insurance                                                                                         

Flights and transfers - $3,000+

Accommodation - $3,500+

Physiotherapy

Gym Membership

Shoes

Mouthguard

Hockey Australia and Tasmania Registrations - $150                   

Club Training and subscription fees - $750

Equipment – Sponsored (Partly subsidised) by Gryphon

I have been very lucky throughout my career to have received financial and moral support from many. Thank you to all.

I am reaching out to any businesses or individuals that are able to assist me in getting to Netherlands.

Every contribution, big or small, truly means the world.

Thank you for taking the time to consider supporting my World Cup journey.

Emily Donovan