University of Massachusets Athletics

2026 Field Hockey Roster

Amber Fairon
Jersey Number 18

Amber Fairon

  • Position:
    Forward
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Height:
    5-9
  • High School:
    Dainfern College
  • Hometown:
    Gauteng, South Africa
Before UMass:
  • Three-time U18 Provincial finalist, winning provincial championships as a freshman and junior while finishing as runner-up as a sophomore.
  • Helped lead her team to qualification for the U21 Junior World Cup through the African Hockey Federation (AFCON) tournament.
  • Captained the South African U17 National Team during international competition in Malaysia.
  • Finished as the leading scorer at the U17 International Tournament in Malaysia, recording six goals.
  • Earned MVP honors and finished as the top goal scorer at the U16 Provincial Tournament as a sophomore.
  • Led the Senior Women's Indoor Provincial competition in scoring with 11 goals as a senior.
  • Guided her Senior Women's Provincial team to a runner-up finish as a senior.
  • Earned academic distinction with four distinctions in her matriculation year.
  • Received Honors in Cricket and Tennis.
  • Awarded Full Colors in Swimming.
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