International Hockey Federation

Is A Prediction Coming True? Is a Sport Under Threat From Its Own Governance?

Basketball starts with a tip off, Australian Rules Football starts with a centre bounce, both very unique ways in which to commence a sporting contest. Hockey used to have its own unique way of starting a game with a Bully-off.

I don’t Wanna Talk About It

Anyone who follows sport knows that to be competitive today it is vital that you have a good support team around you. They also know that those supporting the individual athlete and team must be pulling in the same direction

The Punishment That Never Was?

Everyone makes mistakes. Unfortunately, the severity of those mistakes can vary as can the consequences. In almost every team sport players will make mistakes throughout the game, but it is the one mistake that leads to the opposition scoring or

Acting in The Best Interests?

To the average hockey fan in Australia news that the Hockey Australia Board had committed to the upcoming FIH Pro-League seasons six (2024/25), seven (2025/26) and eight (2026/27) may not have even registered any reaction. To those who follow the

Changing the Pitch

The 1976 Montreal Olympic Games were the first to see hockey played on an artificial surface. It was a move that would change the game and have a lasting impact. The reasons for the change come down to which story