Launceston City Hockey Club president Alissia Pearson has had a tough initiation to the role.
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Taking the reins of her club late last year, the 23-year-old has been hit with the coronavirus pandemic putting a halt to the Greater Northern League and Northern competition season, but she's enjoying the ride.
"It's been pretty interesting coming into a new role under these circumstances that no-one's really experienced before so it gives you a little bit of leeway I guess," she said.
"But there's been a lot of meetings, a lot of discussions with other clubs but we've got a really good and experienced committee so we are all working together really well, which is nice."
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The club's new leader, who is a member of Australia's indoor hockey world cup squad, doesn't have to look far for assistance with her role, with her parents and two siblings both intertwined with the club.
Pearson and her mother, Andrea, co-coach the club's division two women's side, while father Colin leads both Greater Northern League teams and siblings Courtney and Jayden have both slotted the club into their numerous commitments.
"Jayden's in a bit of a compromising role now being the NCC convenor but he's able to help out with small things where he can.
"Obviously having Colin who is a multiple-time president of the club, he's a wealth of experience and really handy to have around."
With her club training at both Riverside Primary and High Schools once restrictions were eased, Pearson described said they are "pretty keen to get back into a normal routine."
"It's been a good money saver using the high school and primary school but ultimately, we need to train on our playing surface.
"As a committee, we are keen to get some confirmed numbers and get people around the pitch."