Brooke Neal


Brooke Neal is a New Zealand field hockey player who has played for the New Zealand national team.

Personal life

Neal attended Whangarei Girls' High School from 2006–2010 before studying communications at the University of Waikato. She graduated in 2013 as a
Neal's brother, Shay, also represents New Zealand at hockey and attended the Rio Olympics. Their journey can be followed
Currently, Neal is an ambassador for the and has been talking about her olympic experience.
She has also entered the corporate speaking circuit, where shares the lessons learned throughout her journey.

Playing career

Neal represented New Zealand at the 2013 Women's Hockey Junior World Cup, before making her national debut that same year.
She has competed in two World League finals, the most recent in 2015 , in 2016, and she represented New Zealand at the 2016 Summer Olympics where her team came fourth.
She participated at the 2020 Women's FIH Pro League.