Amy Robinson (born 19 February 1996) is a two-sport star for New Zealand. She plays field hockey[1] for New Zealand and is also a National Field and Track Athlete.[2]
Early life and education
Amy Robinson was born in Tauranga, New Zealand.[1] Robinson started participating in athletics at age 4. She started playing field hockey in primary school.[3] Growing up, Robinson played for Tauranga Girls' College and later junior Tauranga alongside future Black Sticks teammate Frances Davies.[4] While in college, Robinson continued to participate in athletics, field hockey, and volleyball. She earned a bachelor's degree in Sport and Recreation.[3]
In 2016, Robinson was awarded the Bay of Plenty Junior Sportswoman of the Year.[4] Outside of hockey, Robinson teaches at Tauranga Intermediate.[3] Robinson's primary sport is field hockey, although she also competes in athletics and volleyball.[3] In 2013 she set a New Zealand Under-17 record in 300 m hurdles.[7] She also played for New Zealand's Under-17 beach volleyball team and Under-18 volleyball team.[8]
