James Tindall facts for kids
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| Born | 22 April 1983 Redhill, Surrey, England |
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| Playing position | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2005 | Old Georgians | 34 | (80) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2014 | Surbiton | 71 | (93) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014– | Old Georgians | 58 | (100) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 92 | (162) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2012 | England | 70 | (56) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2012 | Great Britain | {{{nationalcaps(goals)2}}} | (24) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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James Tindall (born April 22, 1983) is a well-known former field hockey player from England. He played as a forward, which means his main job was to score goals. James was a key player for both the England and Great Britain national teams.
He is from Virginia Water, a town in Surrey, England. James Tindall played for his country from 2005 until the end of 2012. During his career, he took part in two Olympic Games.
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James Tindall's Olympic Journey
James Tindall proudly represented Great Britain at two Olympic Games. These were the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, and the 2012 Summer Olympics held in London, England. Playing in the Olympics is a huge achievement for any athlete.
Memorable Olympic Moments
At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, James had a moment that many people still remember. During a match against Canada, he received a yellow card. This happened after he accidentally flipped an opponent over his head. It was an unusual moment in the game!
International Success and Medals
James Tindall helped his national teams win several important medals. He was part of the England squad that won the European Championship in 2009. This was a gold medal win for the team.
Other Major Competitions
- 2010 Champions Trophy: The team won a silver medal at this big tournament.
- 2011 European Championship: England also earned a bronze medal at this event.
- Commonwealth Games: James also competed in the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 2010 Commonwealth Games. These games bring together athletes from countries of the Commonwealth.
James played many games for his country. He earned 126 caps (appearances) for England, scoring 56 goals. For Great Britain, he played 70 games and scored 24 goals.
Club Hockey Career
James Tindall also had a successful career playing for different hockey clubs. He played for Surbiton and Old Georgians.
Early Club Days
He started his senior club career at Old Georgians. Before that, he was part of Surbiton's youth program. In 2005, he returned to Surbiton. In his first season back (2005/06), he scored an impressive 24 goals.
Balancing Club and Country
For a while, James had to train full-time with the England and Great Britain national teams. This meant he played fewer games for his club. After the 2012 Olympics, he was not included in the national squad. This gave him more chances to play for his club team.
In the 2012/13 season, he became the second-highest goal scorer in the Men's England Hockey League Premier Division. He scored 18 goals that season. The next season (2013/14), injuries and work meant he played fewer games. Still, he managed to score 9 goals for Surbiton.
Return to Old Georgians
In 2014, James Tindall went back to play for Old Georgians. The club wanted to move up to the Men's England Hockey League. They finished second in his first season back. The next year, they were promoted! They ended up in a good fifth place in their new league. During this time, he reached a total of 100 goals for Old Georgians in his second period with the club.
In 2005, James Tindall was named the Hockey Writers Club Player of the Year. This award recognized his great talent and performance.
