Rachel Imison

		Rachel is the most experienced goalkeeper in the Hockeyroos squad and playing over 150 international matches. She made her Olympic debut in Sydney in 2000 and is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in women’s hockey. Rachel made her international senior debut against China and New Zealand in Melbourne in May 1997. Rachel is yet another member of the very talented pool of designers and testers for Mazon hockey gear.


Date of Birth		16 December 1978
Nickname		Rach, Imi
Height		167.5cm
State		Victoria
Residence		Perth
Position		Goalkeeper
Hockeyroos Shirt Number		17
International Caps		189
Australian Debut		1997 Test Series Vs Korea in Melbourne
AHL Team		Azuma Vipers
AHL Shirt Number		17
Career High		Winning Gold at the Sydney Olympics Nominated only GK for FIH World Hockey Player 2004
Toughest International Player		Natahsa Keller- Germany
Toughest Opponent		Spain
Future Hockey goals		To continually improve and enjoy the game
Advice For Young Players		Persistence and passion is the key to success
Future Hockey goals		Games 2004 Athens 5th 2000 Sydney 1st World Cup 2006 Madrid 2nd 2002 Perth 4th Champions Trophy 2006 Amsterdam 5th 2005 Canberra 2nd 2003 Sydney 1st 2001 Amsterdam 3rd 2000 Amstelveen 3rd 1999 Brisbane 1st 1997 Berlin 1st Commonwealth Games 2006 Melbourne 1st 2002 Manchester 3rd 1998 Kuala Lumpur 1st Junior World Cup 1997 Korea 2nd