Oral History Interview: Sheila Morrow
February 14, 2025
A black and white photograph from the 1970s, showing a woman in a dark skirt, light grey collared shirt with Welsh logo and white socks. With her right leg raised behind her for balance, she passes the hockey ball away to the left, her hockey stick is extended out in front of her body in the act of passing. An Australian player running in from the left of picture is in light coloured kit. She has attempted to tackle the first woman but missed. They play on grass with a crowd in the background.

Sheila Morrow in action for Wales against Australia in 1975.

 

Sheila Morrow OBE represented Wales and Great Britain in hockey at international level before briefly turning to umpiring. After retiring from her playing career, Sheila became an official for the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and then a judge, attending the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and the London 2012 Olympic Games. Sheila recounts her memories of playing at Wembley Stadium, thoughts on the modern game, her appointment as a judge for the FIH and her work with the Sports Council for Wales and Sport England. She was President of Great Britain Hockey between 2017 and 2025.

Image courtesy of Sheila Morrow.