title: Blyde River Bunters
text: # Blyde River Bunters
  
  Blyde River Bunters is a South Africa field hockey club. The club was established in 2016, and is one of 6 established to compete in South African Hockey Association's new premier domestic competition, Premier Hockey League.
  
  ## History
  
  The Blyde River Bunters have been inspired by famous tourist areas in Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga.
  
  ## Tournament history
  
  ### Premier Hockey League
  
  * 2016 -
  * 2017 -
  * 2018 -
  * 2019 - 5th
  
  ## Teams
  
  The women's team was announced on 10 July 2019.
  
  Head Coach: Marcelle Keet
  
  * Phumelela Mbande
  * Shindre-Lee Simmons
  * Celia Evans
  * Lauren Nina
  * Courtney du Preez
  * Izelle Verster
  * Nicolene Terblanche
  * Elmien Marais
  * Kaylim Bowers
  * Lelethu Ndakisa
  * Nicole Kemp
  * Marizen Marais
  * Gracious Mpe
  * Cloé de Souza
  * Charmorne Theron
  * Sarah Bingham
  * Meeghan Klomp
  * Hannah Shirley
  * Jessica de Bruyn-Smith
  * Miecke Flemming
  * Thando Mtalana
  