The opening of a new state-of-the-art change room and recovery facility has given Australia\u2019s women\u2019s hockey squad, the Hockeyroos, a huge boost ahead of the postponed Tokyo Olympic Games.
\nThe \u201cRoos\u2019 Retreat\u201d was officially opened by the Federal Member for Swan the Hon Steve Irons at Perth Hockey Stadium today on behalf of the Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck.
\nThe $600,000 upgrade to the hockey facilities was funded as part of the Morrison Government\u2019s $11.5 million commitment to high performance sport infrastructure.
\nThe upgraded Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University now includes equal change rooms for the Australian men\u2019s and women\u2019s hockey squads as well as recovery areas with an ice-bath and spa area and a gymnasium.
\nIt comes as The Hockeyroos are set to challenge for a podium finish and a fourth Olympic gold medal at next month\u2019s Games.
\nMinister Colbeck and Mr Irons said the investment was key to support one of Australia\u2019s best-loved and most successful teams.
\n\u201cThe Hockeyroos carry the status as one of Australia\u2019s iconic sporting teams and they deserve world-class facilities, which the Morrison Government is proud to support,\u201d Minister Colbeck said.
\n\u201cThis is more than an investment in bricks and mortar.
\n\u201cIt also signals confidence in the sporting champions who represent and continually inspire our nation.
\n\u201cOur female athletes and teams are incredibly important role models, inspiring and empowering more young girls to see the benefits of sport participation.
\nThe Australian Government, through the Australian Institute of Sport, has increased funding to the Hockeyroos for their Tokyo Olympic campaign, delivering more than $12 million since 2016 to support the national squad.
\nMr Irons said the investment would cement Perth\u2019s status as Australia\u2019s home of high performance hockey.
\n\u201cPerth has been home to Australia\u2019s national hockey squads since 1984, which has attracted so many athletes to relocate here and become part of the community,\u201d Mr Irons said.
\n\u201cThis stadium is also home to Hockey Western Australia and caters for developing players as well as national team members.
\n\u201cThese facilities will be a beacon for aspiring hockey players across the country who have dreams of representing Australia at the highest level.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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