Friday, March 29, 2024

New Zealand hockey boss set for busy start

Incoming New Zealand Hockey chief executive Anthony Crummy will join the sport at the start of “probably the busiest period in the sport’s history”.

Crummy, who starts in January, was recently appointed as NZ hockey’s boss following two years of uncertainty at the embattled governing body.

Crummy has an impressive CV as he aims to turn around the sport following work as New Zealand Cricket’s deputy chief executive and senior positions at the 2015 Cricket World Cup and 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Hockey NZ chair Mike Bignell was optimistic that Crummy’s management experience can make inroads both on and off the field.

He said: “We are looking forward to leveraging Anthony’s expertise, not only in propelling hockey’s growth and development from the strong base built over the past decade, but also in continuing the sport’s transition to semi-professionalism.”

New Zealand’s Premier Hockey League starts this week for the women, and the men a week later.

New Zealand’s top men and women players have been split into eight teams for the tournament which runs until next month.

Bignell added: “There’s real excitement about our best players going head-to-head in the new Premier Hockey League, followed by probably the busiest period in the sport’s history in 2021 and 2022.”

Total Hockey

spot_img

Most Popular

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

More from Author

Euro Hockey League: James Carson sends Old Georgians soaring into Final4

From England to Europe, when Old Georgians score it usually comes...

Bowdon ‘buzzing’ after return to England Hockey Premier Division

A “buzzing” Bowdon toasted promotion back to the Men's Premier Division...

England Hockey leagues ups and downs confirmed

2023/24 season promotion and relegation confirmed in England Hockey's leagues University...

- A word from our sponsors -

spot_img