Workplace Law is excited to be adding yet another sport to our growing and diverse sports industry client portfolio.
We are pleased to announce that we will be supporting Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) with legal advice and support across governance and constitutional matters, employment issues, tribunal/disciplinary matters, sponsorship and broadcast arrangements and competition matters.
The AIHL is now in their 19th season and have established themselves as a truly national competition consisting of eight teams. Spread across the country, they include Adelaide Adrenaline, CBR Brave, Melbourne Ice, Melbourne Mustangs, Newcastle North Stars, Sydney Bears, Sydney Ice Dogs, and Perth Thunder. Teams feature local Australian athletes and up to 4 imports.
As the flagship league for ice hockey in Australia, the AIHL showcases 112 regular season hockey games annually from April through to September.
Workplace Law CEO Shane Koelmeyer said: “We are delighted to support another growing sport by provide legal services to the AIHL. We want to do whatever we can to help the AIHL to have the right systems and structures in place. The dedication and passion of the people involved in Australian ice hockey is infectious and it is such a positive experience to be able to share our expertise and brand reach to allow the sport of ice hockey thrive in Australia.”
AIHL Head of Operations Dawn Watt said: “We are very excited to have entered into a partnership with Workplace Law. We have always found the team to be responsive and experts in their field. Their engagement with other major sporting leagues and teams ensures us that we are in the safe hands of a trusted advisor.”
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