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Leading surfaces supplier Polytan is to become the Official Turf Partner of Hockey Australia and the Hockey One League. The new two-year partnership announced today with Hockey Australia and the Hockey One League will see Polytan improve pitches and facilities across Australia – a huge coup for current and future hockey players nationwide.

Polytan remains the official turf partner of the International Hockey Federation (FIH). As part of this, Polytan’s hockey turf range, Poligras, has featured at eight Olympics and three World Cups and has recently been confirmed as the official hockey turf of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

The agreement with Hockey Australia and Hockey One League also sees Polytan secure the presenting rights to Australia’s National Championships events. The National Championships features a suite of eight events, which showcase the best age-grade players from the Under 14 Championships to the Under 21 Championships, the leading regional players at the Country Championships, every age group from 34+ at the Men’s and Women’s Masters Championships and the best of all age groups at the Indoor Championships.

Polytan’s Head of Hockey, Paul Kamphuis, believes that Polytan truly is hockey’s leading partner, having been dedicated to supporting and investing in the sport for many years.

Kamphuis enthused “this partnership with Hockey Australia marks an exciting milestone, especially with Brisbane 2032 on the horizon and the continued success of the Hockey One League. The future of hockey in Australia is incredibly promising, with exceptional young talent emerging. Polytan is proud to play a key role in advancing the sport by providing scientifically researched, sustainable, and high-performance surfaces.”

Hockey Australia’s state-of-the-art High-Performance Centre of Excellence in Perth, will also feature new Poligras by Polytan Turf. Work on the centre has already started with the installation of Polytan’s upcoming 2026 World Cup pitch. Further redevelopment includes the installation of the Poligras turf that has been exclusively developed for the 2028 Los Angeles Games for the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos to prepare on.

Hockey Australia Chief Executive David Pryles says Polytan is the perfect addition to the Australian hockey family, especially given their commitment to developing improved environmentally friendly surfaces, which aligns with Hockey Australia’s sustainability goals.

Pryles noted “Polytan’s Australian-made world-class surfaces, from Olympic stadiums to local fields, have long set the benchmark for excellence in hockey. As we look ahead to a pivotal period for our sport, just seven years out from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, this partnership will play a crucial role in elevating hockey in Australia.

“Hockey Australia and Polytan unite in the vision to bring communities and people together through sport, and I look forward to ensuring this partnership enhances hockey at all levels, from grassroots, through our player pathway National Championships and to elite competition.”

Hockey One League Executive Manager, Sash Herceg, is thrilled to officially solidify this long-standing partnership with Australia’s premier hockey league, played on the world’s finest pitches.

Herceg added “with the League showcasing Australia’s and the world’s top hockey talent, it’s fantastic to officially partner with Polytan, a global leader in premium turf. Their world-class surfaces will continue to elevate the Hockey One League as we enter our fifth season,” Herceg said.

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