We are going blue !!
Posted October 27, 2011 at 4:48 pm by The PresWork starts this month on the resurfacing of the ground and the works are scheduled to be finished before Christmas.
In 2012 we will be playing on a blue field.
The decision to install a blue surface (with a terracotta surround) was not taken lightly and the evaluation process for the preferred surface was extremely thorough. We believe blue will provide enormous marketing opportunity not only to the Waverley Hockey Club but to the overall development and promotion of hockey in Victoria
It will be the second blue surface to be installed in Australia the first being in Western Australia. Blue surfaces are being installed in a number of countries, and the 2012 London Olympics will be played on a blue field.
We are stepping away from the norm, it will be something different, it will receive a lot of comment and it will attract many to come and have a look. Blue pitches are being installed in a number of countries and we do believe the time is right to move with the trend. Blue surfaces are used in sport for contrast and visibility especially under artificial light.
Exciting times ahead.
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I think the blue surface will be fantastic. Certainly make it easier to see the ball. What an exciting time to have a blue surface and to be up with the times.