Sport
24 July, 2024
Cameron breaks ice on his hockey dreams
Caboolture-based hockey player Cameron Allinson is keen to take his game to the next level as he represents Queensland Representative School Sport (QRSS) in a school championship.
The Tullawong State High School (SHS) year 9 scholar will compete in the 15 years and under boys division at the School Sport Australia National Championships, played at the Gold Coast Hockey Centre from July 27 to August 3.
While Cameron has played with or against a lot of his teammates in representative hockey, and is the only player selected from the Sunshine Coast.
A versatile player who is much taller than most of his contemporaries, Cameron often slots into a defensive role where he utilises pace, his arm span and reach.
He was selected for this year’s QRSS team after captaining the Sunshine Coast 13-15 years boys side in the Rockhampton-based Hockey State Championships during May.
The Sunshine Coast team placed seventh and was named Plate winner, while only 15 players were chosen for Queensland among at least 150 candidates.
Cameron was first chosen for Queensland in 2021 for 10-12 years QRSS boys hockey, but didn’t compete due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The following year he represented Queensland at U13 level in the nationals at Hobart, with the team placing fourth.
Cameron’s mum Leanne said her son was “very excited to be playing for Queensland once again”.
“It is a humbling opportunity to be selected from a large body of players at state level to move forward and play at national level,” she said.
“He hopes this experience will help upskill his game and to learn from some of the best coaches in Queensland.
