Most 17 year old girls set their sights on a two week break for the Easter holidays.
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Not Jaime Hemmingway, who will represent NSW at the under 18s hockey championships in Hobart from April 19 to 29.
Jaime is the Manning River Times Iguana Sportstar of the Week, earning a $50 open order at Iguana.
This won’t be the first time Jaime will turn out for the Blues after featuring in the championships in 2015.
She is expecting a better result this time around.
"My form in that tournament, I wasn't really happy with so I'd like to improve for this one.
"We finished third so hopefully we can do two better this time," Jaime said.
Jaime expects quality competition across the entire tournament.
“They are all top notch, there are no duds.
“Especially from Queensland, Victoria and WA who are just outstanding with their hockey so you’ve got to be on the ball the whole time,” Jaime said.
The attacking midfielder and striker is looking forward to once again play hockey outside of NSW.
“I like the travelling so much.
“I’ve been to Hobart once before and the facilities there are awesome,” Jaime said.
The Wingham High School student said she has been working hard to balance school life and her commitments to hockey.
“It is hard with Year 12 with all the school work but I love it. It's been a little bit hectic, training five to six times a week," Jaime said.
Jaime has been playing hockey since the age of five and still enjoys the basics when taking to the field.
“I like the team atmosphere of hockey and how everyone works together,” Jaime said.
Jaime said she is not putting pressure on herself to reach the heights of representing the Australian national team the Hockeyroos in the future.
“It is always there but I’ve just got to keep working hard I guess,” Jaime said.
Jaime will turn out for Wingham in this year’s Manning division one competition, that gets underway tomorrow.
When asked about Wingham’s chances to take home the Premier League title, she proved that confidence is key.
“We’re going to win,” Jaime said.