Why has Hockey New Zealand established the Hockey Foundation?
Over many years we've had insufficient funds to invest in the development of our sport. We continue to lack the vital funding to put long term plans in place with certainty. We are unable to fuel growth and development that the sport so desperately needs, to ensure the future of hockey in New Zealand has a well-deserved place on the world stage.
This is why we have established the Hockey Foundation - to create a long term sustainable funding stream which will foster the growth and development of hockey through out New Zealand and in turn build a strong and vibrant hockey community.
"Hockey New Zealand's strategy to transform Hockey is bold and inspirational...
I have chosen to be an inaugral donor of the Foundation because of what the sport of hockey has taught me. It has taught me about hard work, skill, strategy, determination and teamwork, but above all else it has taught me about self belief and that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. I have been able to take what the game taught me and build a very successful business. I believe if we are to transform the game of hockey it needs 'leadership' from those of us who are able to contribute.
Making a contribution as a donor and building a successful Foundation will significantly enhance the opportunity for our players to win on the world stage and will be a legacy for that follow."
Jon Tanner - Chair of The Hockey Foundation and inaugural '1st XI' cornerstone donor
The Hockey Foundation’s fundraising strategy is comprised of three main initiatives:
• The establishment of eight Regional Funds to assist in the set-up of the Regional Talent Centres/Programmes
• The Owen G. Glenn Future Black Sticks Programme (currently focussed on the Junior Black Sticks World Cup 2013 campaign)
• The Hockey Foundation Endowment Fund – a capital fund which will generate an ongoing income stream
Chairman of the Hockey Foundation, Jon Tanner says that in time, players, coaches, officials, clubs and schools, Associations and Regions will be able to apply to the Hockey Foundation for grants that will help develop the sport in their communities.
Glenn Family Foundation Pledge to the Hockey Foundation
Leading New Zealand businessman and philanthropist Owen Glenn is the proud founding patron of the Hockey Foundation...
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HOCKEY FOUNDATION INFORMATION PACK:
Read the Hockey Foundation Profile here
Read the Hockey Foundation Supporters Pack here
Download the Hockey Foundation pledge form here
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