Bedford Hockey Club’s Maddie Axford selected for England U18 training camp

Bedford Hockey Club has spoken of their “immense pride” after it was announced Ladies’ 1s player, Maddie Axford, was selected for the England Hockey U18 Training Camp.

Not only that but Maddie has already picked up fixtures against the Netherlands at HC Zwolle from 18–22 April.

Jean Fitch from Bedford Hockey Club said: ” We are immensely proud of Maddie. This already amazing achievement is even more amazing when you considering that she will be playing above her age-group.

“Maddie is demonstrating, yet again, why she was awarded a special commendation as Junior Sports Personality at Bedford Borough Council’s Sports Awards.”

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