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England Underwater Hockey trio.
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Batley News (Batley, England)
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July 18, 2008
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A TRIO of underwater hockey players, who train at Batley Sports Centre, were on duty for England in a Home Internationals contest at Ponds Forge in Sheffield.
Joanne Pitchforth from Heckmondwike played for the Masters team which features players over 32, and Laura Tiffney of Morley played for the Ladies Elite who took the gold medal, while Laura Smith from Birkenshaw played for the under 19s.
They also faced a Scottish Elite team, which was second, and Wales Under-19s, who came fifth.
England Masters finished third with England Under-19s fourth.
The competition was held ...