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Women of Colour Hockey Collective broadens its reach by introducing the game to Jamaican children
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: JOHN WAWROW, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· August 1, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the clinic and the collective's efforts in Jamaica are available from ValleyCentral, which has reported on the story.
The Women of Colour Hockey Collective is expanding its efforts to introduce the sport to children in other countries. A recent initiative has taken the collective to Jamaica, where they are promoting hockey and providing free equipment to young players. This international clinic is the collective's first outside of its home base.
The decision to hold the clinic in Jamaica was likely influenced by the ancestral ties that some collective members have to the Caribbean. Further details about the clinic and the collective's efforts in Jamaica are available from ValleyCentral, which has reported on the story.
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Published: August 1, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
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