Hockey Australia Secures 3-Year Partnership with BildGroup

Hockey Australia has announced a new three-year major partnership with BildGroup, an Australian-owned multi-disciplinary civil contractor, officially naming the company its Official Construction Partner.

The agreement will see the BildGroup logo featured prominently on the playing kits of both the elite national teams, the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos.

The collaboration marks BildGroup’s first-ever national partnership in the sporting arena and strategically unites two Australian organisations that share a deep commitment to excellence, community, and sustainability. BildGroup, established in 1979, is a leader in civil infrastructure and sports field construction, making the alignment particularly apt.

Commenting on the partnership, Hockey Australia CEO, David Pryles, said: “Both Hockey Australia and BildGroup understand the power of teamwork and the importance of building strong foundations, whether that’s in sport, business or community impact.”

“BildGroup’s focus on supporting local jobs, Indigenous businesses and sustainable practices aligns perfectly with our values as a national sporting body,” Pryles said. 

Expressing enthusiasm for the new venture, and how stating the partnership allows the company to bring its ‘built differently’ ethos into a national and global sporting arena, BildGroup CEO,  Stephen Hill, added: “We’re excited to begin our first-ever sporting partnership with Hockey Australia, aligning two organisations that believe deeply in building strong foundations, empowering people, and communities and creating positive legacy beyond mere results.” 

This commitment to social and environmental responsibility is central to the partnership. BildGroup’s philosophy is built upon three pillars—People Potential, Climate Progress, and Community Partnerships—which guide its approach to delivering genuine community benefit, including support for local suppliers and the employment of disadvantaged groups.

The agreement secures a commercial support for the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos as they prepare for a key period of international competition, reinforcing Hockey Australia’s focus on fostering community connections and building a stronger future for the sport nationwide.

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