04-07-2007, 05:06 PM
Hockeyroos vs Japan - Six Test Women's Hockey Series
12 Jul 2007
State Netball and Hockey Centre
10 Brens Drive
PARKVILLE VIC
This event operates Thursday from 7:30am to 9:30pm.
Hockey Victoria is delighted to host the first three matches of the Six Match Test Series vs Japan at the State Netball and Hockey Centre on 12th, 14th, and 15th July. The Six Match Test Series is the start of the lead-up to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, where players will have the opportunity to push for selection for the Olympic qualifiers in September. FREE PARKING AT THE VENUE - SUPPORTERS CLUB PACKAGE (HOCKEY FUNCTION ROOM): Hockey Victoria is pleased to announce the opportunity for all fans to purchase a "Supporters Club" ticket for the Thursday 12th July night match only. The Supporters Club ticket will include entry to the venue, reserved seating in the grandstand, corporate hospitality which includes pre-game finger food and half-time light refreshments, (drinks available at bar prices). The ticket will also provide an exclusive opportunity to "Meet & Greet" players after the match. Please contact 8379 4222 for Supporters Club tickets.
For bookings, call Ticketmaster on 136100.
Phone: 03 8379 4288.
More Info: [url="http://www.hockeyvictoria.org.au"]http://www.hockeyvictoria.org.au[/url]
12 Jul 2007
State Netball and Hockey Centre
10 Brens Drive
PARKVILLE VIC
This event operates Thursday from 7:30am to 9:30pm.
Hockey Victoria is delighted to host the first three matches of the Six Match Test Series vs Japan at the State Netball and Hockey Centre on 12th, 14th, and 15th July. The Six Match Test Series is the start of the lead-up to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, where players will have the opportunity to push for selection for the Olympic qualifiers in September. FREE PARKING AT THE VENUE - SUPPORTERS CLUB PACKAGE (HOCKEY FUNCTION ROOM): Hockey Victoria is pleased to announce the opportunity for all fans to purchase a "Supporters Club" ticket for the Thursday 12th July night match only. The Supporters Club ticket will include entry to the venue, reserved seating in the grandstand, corporate hospitality which includes pre-game finger food and half-time light refreshments, (drinks available at bar prices). The ticket will also provide an exclusive opportunity to "Meet & Greet" players after the match. Please contact 8379 4222 for Supporters Club tickets.
For bookings, call Ticketmaster on 136100.
Phone: 03 8379 4288.
More Info: [url="http://www.hockeyvictoria.org.au"]http://www.hockeyvictoria.org.au[/url]
Quote:PRESS RELEASE FROM HOCKEY VICTORIA
HOCKEYROOS VS JAPAN SERIES TICKETS
By Hockey Victoria, Wednesday, July 04, 2007
HOCKEY VICTORIA TO HOST HOCKEYROOS VS JAPAN SIX MATCH TEST SERIES
Hockey Victoria is delighted to host the first three matches of the Six Match Test Series vs Japan. The Six Match Test Series is the start of the lead-up to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, where players will have the opportunity to push for selection for the Olympic qualifiers in September.
"We're giving everybody in the squad a chance," said Hockeyroos coach Frank Murray.
The test series is another step in the teams Olympic preparations with the matches against Japan being used to give a number of his players exposure to this level of hockey, while also to give more of an indication of the team to play in the Olympic qualifiers, in Buderim, Queensland, in mid-September.
"We'll be using this series to continue our development. We'll work on a few different things, try a few structures and plays. We expect a real challenge from Japan, they're a very disciplined and fast team and are going to be very tough to beat."
"From here we then compete in an Olympic test event in Beijing, in August, before returning to Australia and playing in the Oceania Cup, in Buderim, to qualify for the Olympics next year. It's a pretty important time," Murray said.
Team for Melbourne:
Nicole ARROLD (ACT), Teneal ATTARD (QLD), Madonna BLYTH (QLD), Toni CRONK (NSW), Peta GALLAGHER (ACT), Emily HALLIDAY (WA), Nikki HUDSON (QLD), Kate HOLLYWOOD (NSW), Rachel IMISON (VIC), Fiona JOHNSON (NSW), Angie LAMBERT (QLD), Shelley LIDDELOW (WA), Hope MUNRO (WA), Emma STEWART (QLD), Sarah TAYLOR (ACT), Renee TROST (VIC), Mel TWITT (NSW), Kim WALKER (WA).
DRAW FOR MELBOURNE MATCHES:
The three Melbourne matches will be held at the State Netball Hockey Centre, Brens Drive, Royal Park (free car parking available at the venue):
Thursday July 12th 7.30pm (Gate opens 5.30pm)
Saturday July 14th 7.30pm (Gate opens 5.30pm)
Sunday July 15th 3.00pm (Gate opens 1.00pm)