Orange River Rafters

Orange River Rafters

Full name	Orange River Rafters
Nickname(s)	Rafters
League	Premier Hockey League
Founded	2016 (2016)
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Orange River Rafters is a South Africa field hockey club. The club was established in 2016, and is one of 6 established to compete in South African Hockey Association's new premier domestic competition, Premier Hockey League.[1][2]

History

The Orange River Rafters have been inspired by famous tourist areas in Orange River in Free State and Northern Cape.

Tournament history

Premier Hockey League

• 2016 - 6th[3]
• 2017 -
• 2018 - 4th
• 2019 -

Teams

The women's team was announced on 10 July 2019.[4]

Head Coach: Shaun Hulley

0. Carienke Jacobs
1. Cheree Greyvenstein
2. Chane Hartel
3. Laylaa Davids
4. Zeena Martin
5. Amy Etherington
6. Jacolene McLaren
7. Donna Small
8. Charné Maddocks
9. Casey-Jean Botha
10. Zimkhitha Weston
11. Sulette Damons
13. Ongeziwe Mali
14. Dirkie Chamberlain
15. Christa Ramasimong
16. Natalie Esteves
19. Simone Gouws
26. Luche Klaasen
0. Francisca Darkoh
0. Zimasa Dunywa
0. Nicole Walraven

References

1. "PHL unveils innovative player draft format - Premiere Hockey League (PHL) - South Africa". Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
2. "Innovative PHL to be played in Randburg". Randburg Sun. 20 August 2016. Archived from the original on 22 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
3. "Premier Hockey League finalists decided - Premiere Hockey League (PHL) - South Africa". Archived from the original on 20 February 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
4. "THE CTM PHL for 2019 ready to go after draft completed - Premiere Hockey League (PHL) - South Africa". Archived from the original on 20 February 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2022.