Hockey Australia secures Win Well and Play Well investment from ASC

Hockey Australia has welcomed funding from the Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) investment through the Play Well and Win Well programs, including funding for high-performance through to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and a maximum Play Well Classification of 10 out of 10.

Hockey Australia Acting Chief Executive Officer David Thompson said the continued support from the ASC and AIS provided certainty and stability as Hockey Australia progresses towards LA 2028 and prepares for a home Olympic Games in Brisbane 2032.

"This investment is a strong endorsement of the work being undertaken across our high-performance programs and provides important certainty as we continue our preparations for the Los Angeles Olympic Games," Thompson said.

"The stability provided through the AIS Win Well investment allows us to maintain momentum across both the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras programs, retain key personnel and continue delivering world-class environments for our athletes."

"We thank the Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Institute of Sport for their ongoing partnership and support as we strive for success on the international stage and continue building sustainable pathways for future generations of Australian hockey players."

The AIS advised that investment levels for Summer Olympic and Paralympic sports have been maintained at the same levels established at the beginning of the LA 2028 cycle, following a comprehensive assessment of performance targets and high-performance strategies.

The investment will support Hockey Australia's ongoing delivery of its high-performance strategy, helping ensure the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras remain among the world's leading hockey nations while continuing to build towards sustained success beyond Brisbane 2032.

Hockey Australia has also welcomed the Play Well investment from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) for its participation programs, reinforcing the sport's strong national standing and supporting its growth on and off the field.

A key feature of the announcement was Hockey Australia's outstanding result in the ASC's Play Well Investment Assessment, achieving a final adjusted score of 91.1 per cent, placing the organisation in the 94th percentile nationally and earning the highest possible Play Well Classification Level of 10 out of 10.

The assessment recognised Hockey Australia as a leading national sporting organisation, highlighting strengths across participant experience, governance, strategic delivery, diversity and inclusion, and contribution to the broader Australian sporting system.

Hockey Australia Acting Chief Executive Officer David Thompson said the investment outcome reflects the strength of the organisation's strategic direction across all levels of the sport.

"To receive the highest possible Play Well classification and maintain strong Win Well investment demonstrates Hockey Australia's commitment to delivering excellence in both participation and performance,” Thompson said.

"The Play Well result recognises the outstanding experiences being created for participants, coaches and officials around the country, while the continued Win Well investment provides critical stability for our Hockeyroos and Kookaburras programs as we build towards Los Angeles 2028 and ultimately a home Olympic Games in Brisbane 2032."