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Gold Coast Hockey Centre COVID-19 Update

16/3/2020

 
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The Gold Coast Hockey Centre has enacted policies and procedures to try and mitigate potential exposure and spread of COVID-19. Several weeks ago we have reached out to Hockey QLD and Hockey Australia as the governing bodies of our sport for their feedback and direction and action plans should a player become infected. They had all CEO’s in Melbourne recently and this was on their agenda for discussion. As expected they have come out with a press release which can be accessed below.

https://hockey.org.au/hockey-australia-coronavirus-update-12-march-2020/

As far as what we are doing right now based on the feedback we have received from QLD Health and other sources we have already taken the steps below:
  • The number one thing people can do to protect themselves is wash their hands regularly. 
  • We have put up signage in every bathroom and changeroom prompting people to wash their hands.
  • Signage has also gone up in all bathrooms educating people on Coronavirus symptoms and reinforcing good hygiene processes.
  • There are hand wash soap dispensers and hand dryers in all public toilets and changerooms for everyone's convenience.
  • During the week we are limiting public access to only the public toilets at ground level so as not to potentially spread germs across multiple locations.
  • Public toilets and bathrooms during the week are cleaned daily using a bleach / anti bacterial solution which is the recommended product.
  • Changerooms are cleaned daily on the weekend and on Monday morning before being locked down during the week.
  • Any GCHMG staff reporting to work showing any signs of illness are to be sent home immediately.
  • Disinfectant spray is to be used on counter tops and bench tops throughout the day in both the bar & canteen.  The same solution will also be used in the public bathrooms and changerooms.  Supplies are also provided in tech benches.
  • We are sourcing extra supplies of hand sanitizer as this is a product that has become very difficult to obtain.  Once we have stocks these will also be provided in the bar, canteen and both tech benches.
  • Anti bacterial wipes are provided in both tech benches for regular cleaning of computer keyboards and mouse and bench tops.
  • Signage is being prepared at entrances to remind people attending that may feel unwell to think about entering for the safety of all members.
  • All public toilet entrance doors will be hitched open until further notice so as not to spread germs from the opening and closing on entry door handles.
We have taken as many precautions possible right now to protect members and limit the spread of any potential virus that may be brought into the Gold Coast Hockey Centre.  This is a ever evolving situation where further steps may need to be taken to protect the spread of COVID-19.

The “Atrium” is the new Hockey meeting place

4/4/2017

 
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The new Atrium is where the existing building has been blended with the new building at the Gold Coast Hockey Centre.  The brand new staircase takes visitors up to the new building with viewing available on both sides.  The Atrium will fast become the new meeting place where players and fans will meet and mingle.  The Atrium also provides direct ground level viewing access to both fields on the Eastern & Western sides of the precinct.

On the first level the Atrium has a walkway linking the existing building with the new building providing easy access.  There is undercover seating and a designated wheelchair viewing area to view the Eastern turf.

The Atrium has both an open roof and closed roof section for protection from all weather conditions.  With a brand new drinking fountain and garden area it is a great addition to the Hockey centre and sure to be the new meeting point when the facility opens.

Below are some pictures to show you what you have to look forward to.
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The Atrium looking toward the Eastern Turf
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The Atrium looking toward the Western Turf
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You can see the open air Atrium in the middle of the new Hockey centre

Big changes are coming to where you will be changing

23/3/2017

 
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The change room facilities is one of the big changes in player comfort you will notice when you visit the new Gold Coast Hockey Precinct.  Previously there were only two change room facilities in the original building.  The two original change rooms have also been renovated and will now become our umpire and officials change rooms.

Under the new building there are now 4 brand new change room facilities that will service both the Eastern Turf and Western Turf via a single corridor.  What makes this even more impressive is that these 4 change rooms can be converted into 8 separate change rooms via a sliding dividing wall. This important change will enable up to 8 teams to use the change rooms at the same time.  So teams coming off either field won’t be inconvenienced by teams coming on.  This important change will be vital when we host large championships at the Gold Coast Hockey Precinct.  It will enable us to be able to get teams on and off fields quickly and efficiently.

Below are some pictures to show you what you have to look forward to.
The new change room corridor leads out to both fields on either side.
No you don’t have to shower with a buddy. This area is currently left open for ice baths to be installed for GC2018.
Each change room does have two toilet cubicles and two private shower cubicles.
Brand new basins, mirrors and flooring.
Special partition walls that can be opened and closed by staff on duty.
There is bench space for teams and hooks for all your gear to keep it off the floor.

The GCHMG working for you and your new Hockey precinct - Newsletter No2

17/3/2017

 
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The GCHMG board has been working tirelessly with contractors and the Commonwealth Games organising committee to not only ensure the new Hockey precinct is hockey ready, but also importantly it remains sustainable financially moving forward.  The priority has been to make sure we build a legacy asset that isn’t costly to maintain or becomes a white elephant like some Olympic and Commonwealth Games venues have done previously.

When the GCHMG received the schedule of works in September a number of important items required further attention to make sure they were not missing from the final completed project.  Submissions were made that the GCHMG felt were critical components for the sustainability of the facility post games.  These changes have included:

  • Additional refurbishment of the existing building to match the quality of new facilities built from scratch.
  • Pitch irrigation upgrades with algaecide treatment stations and pressure flow upgrades to reduce wind mitigation.
  • Rainwater harvesting for Pitch irrigation
  • 2 cool rooms including strengthening the slabs to accommodate them
  • Complete rebuild of the canteen and all new equipment
  • Changes to the kitchen and bar area to make them more serviceable
  • Changes to the field netting, lights and light maintenance systems and field perimeter fencing
  • Post GC2018 the local Hockey community we will also receive a third grass pitch as well as developing the warm up area (at the north end of the precinct) into a 3/4 junior grass field fully reticulated and lighted.

​These important changes will benefit the entire Gold Coast Hockey community and allow for growth well into the future.

The GCHMG has created a sustainable budget that will ensure the assets are kept in premium condition and refurbished when required.

Turf fees have been minimised to make them the most competitive in the South East Region.  Members will have access to brand new world class facilities at the most competitive rates.

Latest Pictures:  View more at www.facebook.com/gchmg

Gold Coast Hockey precinct nears completion

10/3/2017

 
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Our Team:
Scott Beasley (LAB) – President
Louisa Begley (HQ) - Secretary
Chris Attard (HQ) –Treasurer
Paul Gasmier (GCHA) – Director
Col Rawding (GCHA) – Director
Robert Lumsden (LAB) - Director
Mark Carkeet (HQ) – Director
Positions Vacant:
As part of managing the facility there will be a number of positions both paid and volunteer. Watch for the Expression of interest coming out soon for the following positions: Duty Managers, Canteen Coordinator, Canteen Staff, Bar Manager and Bar Staff.
The Facility:
  • 2 international standard synthetic pitches
  • 1 full-sized grass pitch
  • Umpire/Technical Officials Change Rooms
  • 4 International-standard change rooms with Ice bath facilities
  • First Aid Room
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Function Room with Bar & Commercial Kitchen
  • Storage rooms
  • Canteen                             
  • Future Gym
Our History

​Keith Hunt Park in Labrador has been identified as the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games hockey competition venue and is undergoing significant redevelopment in preparation for the event. This site is home to both the Gold Coast Hockey Association (GCHA) and Labrador Hockey Club (LHC) with both organisations each previously holding a lease over a clubhouse and artificial turf hockey field with City of Gold Coast (CGC).
 
Over the past two years, City of Gold Coast, Gold Coast Hockey Association, Labrador Hockey Club and Hockey Queensland have been engaged in numerous meetings and discussions to identify what implications the redevelopment will pose on both GCHA and LHC and what solutions/model of operation could best be implemented to maximise the opportunities the redevelopment will create.  It has always been acknowledged that the redevelopment will require both GCHA and LHC to make changes to the way they have currently been operating.
 
While it is acknowledged that the redevelopment of the site presents an opportunity for the sport of hockey in the city of Gold Coast and all associated stakeholders, in order to maximise the sustainability of the sport it was determined a new facility management entity - Gold Coast Hockey Management Group (GCHMG) would be established to manage the facility with GCHA, LHC and all other hockey clubs / associations liaising with the new entity in relation to their use of the site.

After consulting with all stakeholders, the GCHMG became an Incorporated Association in November 2015.  GCHMG is a not-for-profit entity with its main purpose being to manage the Gold Coast Hockey precinct.  It is important to note that Hockey Queensland’s role on the GCHMG is to facilitate the development of a functional, sustainable operating model with the members of the GCHMG.  The future of the GCHMG remains with the Gold Coast hockey community and as such, Hockey Queensland will be removing its representation from the GCHMG post the Commonwealth Games. 

What does the GCHMG do?

GCHMG will manage the new Gold Coast Hockey Precinct including:
  • Field hire/bookings and invoicing
  • Function room hire/bookings
  • All maintenance of the facility
  • Managing the canteen and bar
  • Marketing of the facility itself, 
  • Work health and safety for the facility and site

GCHA will continue to manage the competition and competition draw. Under the Turf Utilization Agreement with GCHMG, GCHA will coordinate the training times for all the clubs (except LHC) and will forward proposed training times to GCHMG to complete the booking.  The running of the competition remains the responsibility of GCHA as per normal.
GCHMG will have the role and function to ensure that everything you need from a facilities point of view is available and working when you turn up for competition or training, Gates are open, Toilets are open and clean, turf watered correctly, lights are on when needed, score board turned on and working, Canteen and bar are open when required.  

We are looking at Practical Completion date at this stage of the 31st March 2017

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