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Did you know?

Hockey has been dropped and reinstated into the Olympics twice! It has stayed continuously since 1928
‘Indian dribble’ is a term given to the motion a player uses to repeatedly move the ball across the body whilst running. This technique was first used by the Indian teams of the 1950’s
The English word hockey is thought to come from a popular medieval game in France, Hocquet, meaning ‘shepherds crook’
Field hockey will be played at the Arafura Games, however other forms of hockey include ice hockey, roller or inline hockey, sledge hockey, street hockey and even unicycle hockey!
A hockey field is rectangular, being 91.40 metres long and 55.00 metres wide
The two goals at either end of the field are 3.66 metres wide by 2.14 metres high
Modern hockey sticks are J-shaped and constructed of a composite wood, glass fibre or carbon fibre
The metal grill affixed to the front of the goal keepers helmet is called a ‘Cage’

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Hockey Venue

Competition Venue:

The Marrara Hockey Centre is an international standard stadium incorporating two floodlit synthetic wet surface pitches. Athletes have access to four change rooms, whilst spectators are spoiled with an undercover grandstand, extensive grass seating, and kiosk facilities. The Centre is located in Darwin's sporting precinct, Marrara Sports Complex, which is the hub of the Games sporting activity.

Training Venue:

Teams will be allocated training sessions at the Hockey Centre prior to competition commencing. Training at the Games venues may also be possible during the week. Please contact NT Hockey Association on +61 8 8945 4768 or via email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to arrange a time.

Transport to Venue:

Athletes will be able to access free of charge transport to the venue via the Arafura Games Bus Service which will operate between accommodation houses and Games venues.

Quick Facts:

Venue Address: Located on Abala Road, Marrara Sports Complex
Distances: 11kms froms Darwin's Central Business District and 1km from Darwin's International Airport
Venue Capacity: Undercover grandstand with additional grass seating areas available around the fields
Venue Parking: Ample parking is available at venue, with alternate car parking options all within a short walk from the venue
Venue Website: www.darwin.basketball.net.au