Roller Hockey Photos

The prestigious Coupe Des Nations tournament will be held in Montreux Switzerland over the Easter holiday. Eight senior teams some of which are national squads will compete in this bi-annual competition. Coaches of national squads will use this competition to test players and try new tactics in preparation for the forthcoming world championships in Vigo Spain.

Roller Hockey competition at this level has been seen in Switzerland since 1921, England have had success in the past winning competitions on eight occasions ending in1950. Several English clubs have also won titles over the years, Herne Bay won in 1932 and 1938. One other English club, Faversham won in 1930.

England last competed at the Coupe des Nations in 2001.

Our Photographer Gordon Morrison will be at this years competition supplying pictures for the official website again, in the past he was the official photographer for 2005, 2007 Coupe des Nations and Mens World Roller Hockey Championships so look out over easter for his pictures on the Coupe des Nations website.