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their positioning and playing together improved tenfold,” she said.

COLLIE’S Jasmine Pike was approached to meet with underwater hockey world team organisers last week, after competing in the national championships at Bunbury’s South West Sports Centre.

Hayley Digney competed in the elite women’s category and said Pike played an “outstanding” game.

Fifteen players from Collie competed at the championships.

Mrs Digney said all Collie players performed well.

“The Collie players were fantastic,” she said.

“To see how much they improved was awesome. A few certainly realised how important training is - to play three games each day was full on.

“But they were all smiley and happy, and having a good time.”

Mrs Digney said the under 15s team was not as strong as it had a lot of new players.

“It was a huge learning curve, but

“It will be good to see how they go when they get back to club games.”

Mrs Digney said Kya Digney, Ty Sloan, Troy Boulderson, Kaz Digney and Matilda Shepherd played well, and are determining if they can afford to attend the Worlds.

She said it costs $7000 to $12,000 to attend the competition, which will be held in Turkey in 2024.

“Financially, it is a bit tricky, so we’re looking for sponsors who can help to send the kids away,” she said.

Mrs Digney said playing in a competition so close to home was an advantage.

“It was really cool being in Bunbury, so family and friends could come and watch,” she said.

“It was so good having so much support from locals.

“We are also very thankful for the support of adults who have helped mentor and teach the kids throughout the season.”