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Resurfacing of hockey pitch
The College has brought forward the resurfacing of the hockey field at our Glen Waverley Campus, upgrading with a new surface that is certified by the Fédération Internationale de Hockey and Hockey Victoria for Premier-grade games. This work is being carried out by Bernard Evans
(OW1973) through his company Grass Sports Australia, which is a leader in the field. The Foundation acknowledges Bernard’s very generous support, which has enabled the College to bring forward this project much earlier than planned.
This significant project will help raise the profile of hockey as a College sport, be an important step in reengaging with the OW Hockey Club and acknowledge the very significant contribution of the late Peter ‘Sam’ Weller (OW1962), pictured below, to our hockey program and the OW Hockey Club. Sam was instrumental in ensuring the club provided opportunities for past students to pursue the sport. The winning combination of a welcoming community and competitive performance was largely due to his leadership and drive at an important time in the club’s history. The Foundation will unveil a plaque that acknowledges Sam and lists donors at the official opening in 2021.
To assist with this resurfacing, the Foundation with the support of the OW Hockey Club and President Mark Perraton (OW1995) has launched a fundraising campaign, as it has done for other College and alumni sport. We are pleased to advise that this campaign has been launched with a $40,000 donation and we aim to raise substantially more funds.
We would be grateful for any tax-deductible donation; all donations of at least $2,500 will be acknowledged on the commemorative plaque.
>> Support the hockey upgrade
If you would like to contribute a tax-deductible donation to support the hockey upgrade, please support our building fund here or contact Jack Moshakis, Executive Director Wesley College Foundation at foundation@wesleycollege.edu.au