Officials and Volunteers Shirt

Design by Carleah Flinders assisted by Jess Fatnowna

It is important in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture that there is a symbol on a spiritual level providing a deeper connectivity to their clan, their traditional country, and the Dreaming. The connection to country is woven into their being, you speak to country, sing, worry and long for country – it is fundamental to identity. Our Aspire to be Deadly Mentors – Carleah and Jess through their design – looked to provide a connection with those in our community who have an interest in helping and supporting the hockey community through overseeing the game as a technical official and those who give their time freely so the game can progress. The black and while markings on the shoulder recognise the boundaries and the respect to the game required by game officials and the design on the body of the shirt represents the many roles a volunteer brings and the journey they take towards a common goal. This has been a deeply moving experience for the whole of the Aspire to be Deadly Team.

All money raised will be applied towards the design and construction of an entrance structure at Cairns Hockey that welcomes and celebrates everyone from all cultures, all abilities and will highlight culture of the traditional owners.