Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre, Field hockey stadium in Sydney Olympic Park, Australia.
Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre has two fields: a competition pitch and a warm-up pitch, both resurfaced in 2008 with POLIGRAS Olympia 2008 artificial turf. The main grandstand, designed by Ancher Mortlock Wooley, seats 1,500 under a roof held up by a 41-metre mast, 25 metres above the ground. The pitch measures 91.44 by 54.86 metres.
Built in 1998 for the 2000 Summer Olympics, the centre hosted the hockey tournament, where the Kookaburras took bronze and the Hockeyroos won their third consecutive gold before a 15,000-strong final crowd. Temporary stands raised capacity from 8,000 to 15,000 for the Games. It later hosted football 5 and 7-a-side at the 2000 Paralympics and archery at the 2018 Invictus Games.
The venue serves as a hub for hockey players across the region, supporting training groups of all abilities. People from NSW use the facilities regularly for competitions and club gatherings.
The venue is easy to reach and has plenty of parking for visitors and athletes. It is best to arrive early during major events to secure the best viewing spots.
After the Olympic Games, the stadium was adapted for the Paralympic Games and hosted football matches. This flexible use demonstrates how modern sports venues can be modified for different sports.
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