Stratton soars to second
September 10, 2018Brooke Strattond lead the charge for the Victorian Institute of Sport by finishing second with a jump of 6.71m at the 2018 Continental Cup in Ostrava whilst competing for Asia-Pacific.
Nutrition Tip | How much Iron do we need?
September 10, 2018Last week we discussed the importance of iron in our diet and this week we will take a closer look at how much we need and how we go about getting that.
Reality Check | Lydia sent packing, whilst Girls keep finishing second.
September 10, 2018Here’s a quick update on how our former VIS scholarship holders, Lydia Lassila (Survivor) and Bianca & Carla (The Block), are going in their respective reality TV programs.
Padget on Route
September 4, 2018The route that Hayley Padget has followed to Hockeyroos selection isn’t the traditional pathway through junior teams and programs. The 25-year-old is finally making her Australian team debut after uncountable setbacks including numerous injuries.
Watson goes back-to-back
September 3, 2018Melbourne Vixens midcourter, Liz Watson has taken out the 2018 Sharelle McMahon Medal for the second year in a row.
Three Vixens selected in Diamonds team
September 3, 2018Melbourne Vixens Liz Watson, Jo Weston and Emily Mannix have been selected in the Samsung Diamonds team that will compete in the Quad Series and Constellation Cup, with the international Test series beginning next month.
Rietman and White silver medalists in France
September 3, 2018Victorian Institute of Sport sailors, Tayla Rietman and Lachlan White, came second at the 2018 Junior World Championship for the Nacra 17 in France on the weekend.
Nutrition Tip | Iron
September 3, 2018Last week was World Iron Awareness Week. This gives us a chance to think about how important iron is and how it can influence performance. So, what is iron?
U23 Development team named for China
September 3, 2018Hockey Australia today announced an 18-strong Under-23 Australian Development team for the upcoming China Tour, which includes VIS’ Nicola Hammond, Sophie Taylor and Aisling Utri.
Kookaburras Team named for Darwin
September 3, 2018Hockey Australia today announced the 20-member Kookaburras team for the upcoming Darwin International Hockey Open (DIHO) and two Tests against Argentina, which included uncapped VIS scholarship holder Josh Simmonds.
