Two inductees in the Hockey Australia Hall of Fame

Hockey SA is thrilled to acknowledge two South Australian’s named in the Hockey Australia Hall of Fame over the weekend – ALISON PEEK OAM and DENNIS MEREDITH AM.
 
Alison was inducted as a member of the Athlete Category, whilst Dennis in the General Category.
 
Alison Peek OAM 
One of the Hockeyroos golden generation, the midfielder was a constant star performer throughout the team’s successful and dominant period of the 1990’s. A dual Olympian, she was a member of the team that won gold at Sydney 2000. ‘Peeky’ is also a two-time World Cup winner and won four Champions Trophies over her decorated 222 game and 7 goal international career. She was named in the Australian Women's ‘Team of the Century’ in 2013.
 
Dennis Meredith AM 
Capped for Australia’s Men’s National Hockey Team as a player in 1967, Dennis moved into umpiring where he excelled. In a record unlikely to be repeated, Dennis umpired in 15 consecutive National Championships, umpiring every Final between 1973-1987. Such was his expertise Dennis was awarded his International Badge in 1973 before being elevated to the Olympic Games and World Cup list in 1979. He was selected for the Moscow Olympic Games but due to the boycott was denied the opportunity. He would go on to officiate at the Los Angeles Games in 1984. All up, Dennis umpired in 88 internationals from 1973-1992.
 
Alison and Dennis join the group of seven inductees and one member elevated to Legend in 2022. Full details can be found in the Hockey Australia announcement 🔗 https://bit.ly/3wY1lgL