Field hockey at the 2011 Pan American Games – Women's tournament
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The women's field hockey
tournament at the 2011 Pan American Games
will be held in Guadalajara
, Mexico
at the Pan American Hockey Stadium from October 19–28, 2011.
For these Games, the women competed in a 8-team tournament. Preliminary matches will commence on 19 October. The teams were grouped into two pools of four teams each for a round-robin preliminary round. The top two teams in each pool advanced to an four-team single-elimination bracket.
Argentina are the defending champions from the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro
, defeating the United States
4–2.
may enter one women's team for the field hockey competition. Mexico, the host nation along with seven other countries qualified through regional competitions.
to officiate matches.
In the first round, teams were divided into two pools of four teams, and play followed round robin format with each of the teams playing all other teams in the pool once. Teams were awarded three points for a win, one point for a draw and zero points for a loss.
Following the completion of the pool games, teams placing first and second in each pool advanced to a single elimination round consisting of two semifinal games, and the bronze and gold medal games. Remaining teams competed in classification matches to determine their ranking in the tournament. During these matches, extra time of 7½ minutes per half was played if teams were tied at the end of regulation time. During extra time, play followed golden goal
rules with the first team to score declared the winner. If no goals were scored during extra time, a penalty stroke
competition took place.
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Field hockey
Field Hockey, or Hockey, is a team sport in which a team of players attempts to score goals by hitting, pushing or flicking a ball into an opposing team's goal using sticks...
tournament at the 2011 Pan American Games
2011 Pan American Games
The 2011 Pan American Games, officially the XVI Pan American Games, was an international multi-sport event that was held from October 14–30, 2011 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Some events were held in the nearby cities of Ciudad Guzmán, Puerto Vallarta, Lagos de Moreno and Tapalpa...
will be held in Guadalajara
Guadalajara
Guadalajara may refer to:In Mexico:*Guadalajara, Jalisco, the capital of the state of Jalisco and second largest city in Mexico**Guadalajara Metropolitan Area*University of Guadalajara, a public university in Guadalajara, Jalisco...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
at the Pan American Hockey Stadium from October 19–28, 2011.
For these Games, the women competed in a 8-team tournament. Preliminary matches will commence on 19 October. The teams were grouped into two pools of four teams each for a round-robin preliminary round. The top two teams in each pool advanced to an four-team single-elimination bracket.
Argentina are the defending champions from the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, defeating the United States
United States women's national field hockey team
The United States women's national field hockey team represents the United States in the international field hockey competitions. The women's team, coached by Australia's Lee Bodimeade since 2005, made its first international appearance at the 1983 Women's Hockey World Cup in Kuala Lumpur,...
4–2.
Qualification
A National Olympic CommitteeNational Olympic Committee
National Olympic Committees are the national constituents of the worldwide Olympic movement. Subject to the controls of the International Olympic Committee, they are responsible for organizing their people's participation in the Olympic Games...
may enter one women's team for the field hockey competition. Mexico, the host nation along with seven other countries qualified through regional competitions.
| Event | Date | Location | Vacancies | Qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host nation | 1 | |||
| South American Championship | April 3–11, 2010 |  Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th... |
2 | |
| 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games Field hockey at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games The field Hockey competition at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games was held in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. The men's tournament was scheduled to be held from July 22–31, 2010, with the women's tournament finishing one day earlier, at the Parque Yldefonso Solá Morales in Caguas.-Pool... |
July 22–30, 2010 |  Mayagüez |
2 | |
| Top two teams from 2009 Pan American Cup 2009 Women's Pan American Cup The 2009 Women's Pan American Cup is the third tournament of the Pan American Cup for women. It was held in Hamilton, Bermuda from February 7 to February 15, 2009 without Barbados who withdrew their participation... not qualified from above criteria |
February 7–15, 2009 |  HamiltonHamilton, Bermuda Hamilton is the capital of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda. It is the territory's financial centre and a major port and tourist destination.-Geography:... |
2 | |
| Qualifier for 2011 Pan American Games Field hockey at the 2011 Pan American Games – Women's Qualifier The Women's Field Hockey Qualifier for the 2011 Pan American Games was a field hockey series between Cuba and Jamaica to determine the last entry into the field hockey competition at the 2011 Pan American Games for women... |
October 28–31, 2010 |  KingstonKingston, Jamaica Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and the Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island... |
1 | |
| Total | 8 |
- Cuba played a three match series against the women’s country that would have qualified as the eighth country (Jamaica, who finished in the third qualifying position from the 2009 Pan American Cup), as Cuba did not enter the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games2010 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 21st Central American and Caribbean Games took place in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, from July 18, 2010 to August 1, 2010.-Bid:...
.
Pools
Pools were based on the current world rankings (January 4, 2011). Teams ranked 1, 4, 5 and 8 would be in Pool A, while teams ranked 2, 3, 6 and 7 would be in Pool B.| Pool A | Pool B |
|---|---|
| (1) (19) (26) (57) | (11) (16) (29) (50) |
Umpires
12 officials were appointed by Pan American Hockey FederationPan American Hockey Federation
The Pan American Hockey Federation is the field and Indoor hockey federation for the Americas. It consists of 26 Members. It is associated with International Hockey Federation and hosts several continental competitions for national teams.-Member associations:...
to officiate matches.
Competition format
Eight teams competed in both the men's and women's Pan American Games hockey tournaments with the competition consisting of two rounds.In the first round, teams were divided into two pools of four teams, and play followed round robin format with each of the teams playing all other teams in the pool once. Teams were awarded three points for a win, one point for a draw and zero points for a loss.
Following the completion of the pool games, teams placing first and second in each pool advanced to a single elimination round consisting of two semifinal games, and the bronze and gold medal games. Remaining teams competed in classification matches to determine their ranking in the tournament. During these matches, extra time of 7½ minutes per half was played if teams were tied at the end of regulation time. During extra time, play followed golden goal
Golden goal
The golden goal is a method used in association football, field hockey, ice hockey and korfball to decide the winner of games in elimination matches which end in a draw after the end of regulation time. It is a type of sudden death. Golden goal rules allow the team that scores the first goal during...
rules with the first team to score declared the winner. If no goals were scored during extra time, a penalty stroke
Penalty shootout
The shootout is a method of determining a winner in sports matches that would have otherwise been drawn or tied. The rules for penalty shootouts vary between sports and even different competitions; however, the usual form is similar to penalty shots in that a single player takes one shot on goal...
competition took place.
Preliminary round
All times are Central Daylight Time (UTC−5)| Qualified for the quarterfinals |
Pool A
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Pool B
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Crossover
----Seventh place match
Fifth place match
Bracket
Semi-finals
----Bronze medal match
Gold medal match
Final standings
| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
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5 – 0 – 0 | |
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4 – 0 – 1 | |
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3 – 0 – 2 | |
| 4 | 2 – 0 – 3 | |
| 5 | 3 – 0 – 2 | |
| 6 | 1 – 0 – 4 | |
| 7 | 1 – 0 – 4 | |
| 8 | 1 – 0 – 4 |
Medalists
| Women | Kayla Bashore-Smedley Michelle Cesan Lauren Crandall Rachel Dawson Rachel Dawson Rachel Dawson is a field hockey midfielder / back from the United States, who earned her first senior career cap vs Australia on June 5, 2005. Dawson was named to the U.S. field hockey team for the 2008 Summer Olympics.Dawson grew up in Berlin, New Jersey, and attended Eastern High School, where... Katelyn Falgowski Melissa Gonzalez Michelle Kasold Claire Laubach Caroline Nichols Caroline Nichols Caroline Nichols is an American field hockey player. She is a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for Women’s Field Hockey.-Early life and education:... Katie O'Donnell Katie O'Donnell Katie O'Donnell is an American field hockey player who began playing for the University of Maryland in the 2007 season. She attended Wissahickon High School in Ambler, Pennsylvania. She is the youngest member of the United States women's national team and has become known for her excellent stick... Julia Reinprecht Katie Reinprecht Paige Selenski Amy Swensen Shannon Taylor Michelle Vittese |
María Laura Aladro Luciana Aymar Noel Barrionuevo Noel Barrionuevo Noel Barrionuevo is a female field hockey player from Argentina, who won a bronze medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.- References :... María Silvina D'Elia Soledad García Rosario Luchetti Rosario Luchetti Rosario Luchetti is a field hockey player from Argentina, who won a bronze medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.... Sofía Maccari Delfina Merino Carla Rebecchi Carla Rebecchi Carla Rebecchi is a field hockey player from Argentina, who won a bronze medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. In 2010, she won the World Cup at the city of Rosario, Argentina.- References :* Official site of the Argentine Hockey Confederation*... Macarena Rodríguez Rocío Sánchez Moccia Mariela Scarone Daniela Sruoga María Josefina Sruoga Belén Succi Belén Succi María Belén Succi is a field hockey goalkeeper from Argentina, who won a bronze medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.- References :... Victoria Zuloaga |
Claudia Schuler Sofia Walbaum Javiera Villagra Paula Infante Daniela Infante Carloina Garcia Maria Fernandez María Fernández María Fernández Almenar is a Spanish football midfielder, currently anattached. She played for Levante UD in Spain's Primera División between 2005 and 2011 when she left the club for personal reasons, winning the league in 2008.-Titles:... Camila Caram Manuela Urroz Daniela Carram Denise Infante Michelle Wilson Christine Fingerhuth Catalina Cabach Catalina Thiermann Josefina Khamis |