Hockey’s next generation of superstars flocked to the Melbourne Sports Centre over the weekend to meet their heroes and learn the skills and drills as part of the popular Adina Community Hockey Series.
Adina’s Community Hockey Clinics were first launched at the Brunswick Hockey Club last year as a way to connect kids with their favourite hockey heroes. Clinics have since been staged in Western Australia as part of the Perth International Festival of Hockey; and in Melbourne, with the next slated for Sydney in February 2025.
“Adina’s partnership with Hockey Australia really resonates with our core values of community, family and a shared sense of belonging,” TFE Hotels’ CEO Antony Ritch said.
Adina Supports Next Generation of Aussie Hockey Players with Community Clinics
Hockey Australia Chief Executive Officer David Pryles says the initiative is vital for the longevity of hockey in Australia.
“Hockey Australia was delighted to run another of these highly successful Adina Community Clinics in Melbourne and on the very pitch that hosts our top players in the Hockey One League,” he said.
“I want to thank Adina Hotels because it’s with their support that we’re able to send our hockey heroes into communities across Australia.”
More than 100 hockey kids joined top players from Hockey Club Melbourne (HC Melbourne) including Peter Scott, hockey veteran, Andrew Scanlon; young gun Kade Leigh (Junior National Representative for the Kookaburras) and Ash Utri (Footy pro turned budding Hockeyroos hopeful).
The kids, as expected, had some fun in the great outdoors with their sporting heroes!
In April this year, TFE Hotels announced a two-year extension of Adina Hotels’ sponsorship with Hockey Australia. In addition to the clinics, the agreement will ensure Adina Hotels maintains a strong presence with the sport’s flagship teams – The Hockeyroos and The Kookaburras.
Adina is also the official partner of Hockey Australia’s suite of National Hockey Championships including U14, U16, U18, U21, the Indoor Championships, Country Championships and Masters Championships.
David Pryles says Hockey Australia is committed to working with Adina for the betterment of the sport.
“We will continue to work closely with the Adina team to ensure Community Clinics are delivered regularly across Australia and on an ongoing basis.”
Visit Adina Community Clinics for more information or to suggest the next clinic location.