Toowoomba Hockey investigating alleged racist remark made by player during junior match

A Toowoomba sporting organisation is investigating serious racial allegations levelled at one of its teams after a formal complaint from the public. Full details here.

Toowoomba Hockey Association has launched an investigation into allegations of racist remarks made during a junior hockey match.

Toowoomba Hockey has launched an investigation into the alleged racial vilification of players at a junior game.

It’s understood players and spectators have been left shocked and upset by racism they witnessed being directed at juniors during a game on May 11.

In a statement supplied to this masthead, THA confirmed a formal complaint regarding an alleged ‘derogatory remark’ led to the investigation.

“THA can confirm that there has been a formal complaint made in a recent club game regarding an alleged derogatory remark. This matter is being taken very seriously, and we cannot make any further comment as the matter is currently under investigation,” the statement read.

The statement was provided by THA after inquiries made by this masthead to Hockey Queensland.

The inquiry was the result of information supplied by a member of the public who alleged the derogatory remark may have been racist in nature and occurred during a junior hockey match.

Hockey Queensland’s online Policies and Governance page includes a link to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy.

Part of that policy reads as follows:

“Hockey Australia is committed to providing a safe, fun and inclusive environment for all

people. Being an inclusive sport not only reflects our core values, but it also reflects the

diversity of our communities.

“We are passionate about helping people lead happy, healthy and active lives. Hockey

Australia celebrates diversity of sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual

orientation, intersex status, ability, skill, cultural background, ethnicity, location,

religious or political beliefs, or life stage. There is a place in our sport for everyone,

exactly as they are.

“Hockey Australia has a zero-tolerance to any form of bullying, harassment and

vilification in our sport.

“This Policy is intended to establish guiding principles and practices which underpin

Hockey Australia’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with a focus on

specific communities: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, People with disability, The LGBTQ+ community.”