Hockey: Tremendous showcase for region as hockey takes centre stage

Scores of players and spectators poured into the Bunbury Hockey Stadium over the weekend for Bunbury’s annual junior carnival.

Such was the demand to be involved in the biggest tournament of its kind in the southern hemisphere, both parking and seating was at a premium.

Aside from plenty of high-quality junior action, spectators were also treated to a riveting senior clash on Saturday afternoon between the Perth Hotspurs and WA Country Invitational side, which finished 2-all.

The Hotspurs, who were playing their inaugural match in Bunbury, is a team compromised of players with substantial State and international experience.

Each year they take on players bound to represent their State at national level in a bid to give them a taste of hockey at the next level.