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Mélanie Baumer

Field Hockey Researcher & Lead Editor

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About Mélanie

Mélanie Baumer is a field hockey researcher and writer with a focus on the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and the international game.

A lifelong lover of sports research, she studies how elite hockey is played and organised, from the FIH Rules of Hockey to equipment standards, and she writes about the Hockey World Cups and major international tournaments.

At FieldHockeyWorld, Mélanie writes and reviews our buying guides, size charts and FAQs. She checks equipment advice against official FIH and NFHS rules and manufacturer specifications, so players, parents and coaches can buy with confidence.

Areas of expertise

  • International Hockey Federation (FIH) competitions and rules
  • Hockey World Cups and international tournaments
  • Field hockey equipment standards and sizing
  • Sports research

How Mélanie reviews field hockey gear

  • Checks rules and dimensions against the FIH Rules of Hockey and NFHS high-school rules.
  • Compares manufacturer specifications from brands such as Kookaburra, STX, TK, Grays, Gryphon.
  • Organises products by player level, age and position so each guide answers real buying questions.
  • Follows our editorial policy and product selection method.

Guides written by Mélanie Baumer