Hockey Geelong is seeking more players to join its ranks as the redevelopment of Corio’s Stead Park gets underway next year.
The association is looking for 500 new players following the launch of Project 1200 on October 29, with its clubs gathering to share ideas on increasing junior and senior participation numbers.
Geelong Hockey Association president Graeme Dent said everyone was welcome to join the club and participate in the association’s family atmosphere.
“We have lots of kids playing in the same clubs as their parents and sometimes, on the same team and it’s a great way for kids to make new friends outside of school,” he said.
“There’s a lot of goodwill amongst the clubs to boost our numbers to pre-COVID levels and the redevelopment of Stead Park is a great opportunity to look a how to do things differently.”
The project’s launch followed plans for the new hockey pitch planned for Torquay and Stead Park hockey complex redevelopment.
The Torquay pitch will include a state-of-the-art wet-dry surface, lights, spectator seating and team dugouts.
Torquay Hockey Club strategic development lead Andrew Crowley said the blub was working closely with the state government and Surf Coast Shire to create a new home for hockey in Torquay.
“It will be great for Torquay, the surrounding areas and the growth suburbs of Armstrong Creek as they will have a world-class hockey pitch at their doorstep,” he said.
