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Thursday, 14 December 2006, 16:31 GMT

Nottingham Vipers: Photo Gallery

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Laura Smith working out in the gym

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Emma Wilkinson does some pull-downs

Getting ready

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It can take the players 10 minutes to get all their full kit on

Emma French

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Emma "Frenchy" French strikes a pose

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Emma Wilkinson puts on more padding

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Kelly Drechsler puts on her shin protectors

In training

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The team listen to a briefing from their coach

Laura Urquhart, coach

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Laura Urquhart has been a player-coach for 22 years

Emma Wilkinson, Captain

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Emma Wilkinson became captain this season

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Brioni Fisk on the ice

Emma French

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"Frenchy" takes a drink during a break

Jodie-Leigh Bloom and Kelly Drechsler

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Jodie-Leigh Bloom hugs Kelly Drechsler

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Claire Smith on the ice

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Winger Julia Coughill is one of the Vipers' most experienced players

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Megan Rathbone also plays for England

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