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“One of our goals is to recruit lifelong hockey players and this new facility means we can do that.<\/p>\n
“Hockey is a game that can be played from age eight, right through to your 80s in masters. You can also play with your kids, you can play with your friends socially, and you can play it as your second sport over summer.”<\/p>\n
He said the new pitch would present fantastic opportunities for the club and for people across the shire.<\/p>\n
“The most exciting part is that we’re going to be able to attract players from all over the Surf Coast, from places like Aireys Inlet, Moriac and Winchelsea.<\/p>\n
“A lot more people, especially kids, are now going to be able to get involved in the game.”<\/p>\n
He said the Tornadoes aimed to increase participation by 20 per cent in the first year.<\/p>\n
“This growth is anticipated to come from under 8 and under 10 programs, social hockey and people returning to hockey.<\/p>\n
“People have already started returning to the club because they know there’s a ground coming.” Cr Liz Pattison is excited to see the pitch taking shape.<\/p>\n
“The Banyul-Warri Fields sporting precinct is a hive of activity and we can’t wait to see hockey players added to that mix, thanks to this new facility,” she said.<\/p>\n
“Huge thanks to the Victorian government for funding this important project.”<\/p>\n