NSWIS coaches welcome new national hockey competition

NSWIS coaches Katrina Powell and Brent Livermore have expressed their excitement for the launch of Hockey One, the new national league for the sport in Australia.

NSW Pride will represent the state in Hockey Australia’s new competition which was unveiled last week. The New South Wales outfit are one of seven new club identities from Australia’s major cities who will participate in the inaugural Hockey One, unifying the state’s male and female teams under the same club name.

Hockey One represents a major shift for Hockey in Australia as a re-imagined elite domestic league and entertainment product that puts fans first, with a new concept, new format, new club identities, new rule innovations and new access for fans with three home matches for every club. In more exciting news for fans, Kayo Sports, Australia’s multi-sport streaming service will show games live with the finals also to be televised live on FOX SPORTS.

NSW Institute of Sport Hockey Women’s Head Coach, Katrina Powell, welcomes the new format.

“It’s wonderfully exciting to see the launch of the new Hockey One League.

“It builds on the previous national competition and maintains a clear pathway for our elite hockey players in New South Wales through the NSW Pride team. The new format also means increased coverage for hockey which I know our players will relish.”

Brent Livermore, NSWIS Hockey Men’s Head Coach, points to Hockey One’s gender equality as a thrilling point of difference.

“I’m really looking forward to seeing the competition start. Having our state men’s and women’s squads playing under the same banner is a great initiative and shows how inclusive our sport is.”

Follow the NSW Pride on social media via the @NSWPrideH1 handle to stay up-to-date on announcements regarding player signings, coach appointments and our inaugural Hockey One fixtures.

Head to hockeyone.com.au for further information and to sign up for regular updates and announcements.