PHOTO: SUPPLIEDCentral Otago's hockey community is being urged to put forward its views on a plan to address strong growth in the sport in the district. Central Otago Hockey Association president Rachel Prendergast said player numbers had been increasing about 5% to 10% year-on-year and now about 1000 people played hockey in Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes district. The hockey association started drafting a strategic plan last year and had already gathered input from hockey clubs, but was seeking more feedback, she said. Issues to address included where to site further hockey turfs in the region, and how to support volunteers and administrators. Ms Prendergast said it was hoped work on the strategic plan would also see some more volunteers come forward to help hockey develop and "keep the momentum going" in the district.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 05, 2019 16:34 UTC