Annual Report 2008 - Hockey New South Wales

CONTENTS
Page
Hockey NSW Board & Staff 4
President’s Report 5
Chief Executive’s Report 6
NSWIS Hockey Program 7-8
2008 Australian Representatives Honour Roll 9
NSWIS Emerging Athlete Program 10
2008 State Team Results 11
High Performance Committee 12
Marketing Committee 14
Officiating Committee 19
Game Development Committee 20-21
Veterans Hockey 22-23
Indoor Hockey 24
2007/08 Indoor State Championship Results 25
2008 State Championship Results 26
Western Conference 27
Northern Lights Conference 28
Life Members 29
Hockey NSW Hall of Fame 30
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Hockey NSW Board and Staff
President:
Vice President:
Directors:
Carol Purdy
Stan Moore
Janet Gould
Brian Jones
Karen Kennedy
Rae Morris
Back row: Janet Gould, Rae Morris, Karen Kennedy
Front row: Stan Moore, Carol Purdy, Brian Jones
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President’s Report
It is with pleasure and pride that
I present the 2008 Hockey NSW
Annual Report. 2008 has been a
progressive year which has seen
many changes and improvements
across many areas of our sport.
I know I speak on behalf of my
fellow Board members in saying
the last twelve months has been an
enjoyable time working with Chief
Executive Paul Bruce in reshaping the way in which Hockey NSW is
governed. The Strategic Plan is a working document that the Board
revisit and evaluate at each Board meeting, completing and adding
new tasks. This plan, along with the management restructure of 2008
has laid the foundation for the ongoing process of building a stronger
and more professional sporting organisation.
Hockey NSW has continued to make improvements in the
communication between our member Associations. The Board have
taken their meetings to the regional areas of Goulburn, Scone and
Newcastle to meet with conference representatives. In 2009 this will
continue, with meetings being held in Bathurst and Tamworth to
coincide with major national tournaments.
One of the major goals for 2009 will be developing a stronger and
more representative relationship with Hockey Australia. I would like to
wish Pamela Tye OAM all the best in her retirement and I look forward
to a strong and progressive relationship with the new Chief Executive
and Board of Hockey Australia.
and thanks to you for the role you play in the survival and success of
hockey in NSW.
On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Paul and the staff at
Hockey NSW for their professionalism and their unity in sharing the
vision of the Board to affect change and strengthen Hockey NSW as
an organisation. As we look to 2009 and beyond I am confident in
the ability of the Board, the staff and the new committee structure
to continue to build on the changes of 2008 and be proactive in
improving the management of Hockey NSW. As this is our challenge
for the future I ask for your support as developments are made and
lessons are learned.
Finally, to my fellow directors, for the commitment and passion you
continually display, I thank you. A special thank you must go to Brian
Jones, who has been a Board member since the inception of Hockey
NSW and has been invaluable to the Board over the past four years
and in his role as the delegate to Hockey Australia. I would also like
to acknowledge the work and commitment of David Gilbert and Pat
McCabe who retired from the Board of Hockey NSW at the end of
2007.
Hockey in NSW has a rich and proud history and it is the role of
the Board to continually evaluate and plan for the future in order to
strengthen the foundations of Hockey NSW and be at the forefront of
the development of our great sport.
Carol Purdy
President
I would like to thank all the players, officials and support staff of our
state teams for their proud representation of Hockey NSW. I would
also like to extend my thanks to the parents and spectators who offer
their support to these teams and to each and every Association who
give players the opportunity to play hockey.
I would also like to acknowledge NSWIS for their role in high
performance and the development of our state’s elite players. To
Larry McIntosh and John Bessell for their ongoing dedication to high
performance hockey and to Judy Laing for the progress and very
positive outcomes of the Emerging Athletes Program.
To our corporate sponsors and supporters – Sportscover Australia,
NSW Dept Sport and Recreation, NSWIS, Kombat, Adrenaline Rush,
Hemingway Sports, Coca Cola, Sydney Olympic Park Authority and
State Sports Centre Trust and finally Hockey Australia – my gratitude
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Chief Executive’s Report
It has been a year of great change and ongoing challenges for the
game of hockey in New South Wales.
Over the past twelve months, I have worked closely with the Board
of Hockey NSW in my role of Chief Executive to deliver a number of
changes to the way in which Hockey NSW is governed and managed.
In reviewing the governance model, the Board have made a number of
changes so as to ensure that their focus as Directors is on the strategic
direction and policy making in relation to the development of hockey
in NSW. These changes have also seen a clear delineation between
the role of the Board and the duties of my role as Chief Executive.
A key element in the governance review undertaken by the Board of
Hockey NSW was the establishment of five new Board Committees:
These committees, in reporting directly to the Board, will provide
professional expertise in the key policy and operational areas. The
Board Committees will be a very functional part of the Board and a
vital resource in the development of the game of hockey in NSW. The
key to the success of these committees is the open communication
that needs to be developed with all Associations and their members.
One such vehicle for this consultation is the annual member’s forum,
which will be held in February 2009.
One of the most immediate challenges facing the game is that in
some parts of the state playing numbers are decreasing. The recently
formed Game Development Committee has set the development of a
strategic pathway to retain and recruit people of all ages as one of
their priorities.
The introduction of Regional Development Officers is one initiative
that Hockey NSW has been working directly with conferences and
Associations to be able to deliver resources at the local level. These
positions have now been established in the Newcastle, Illawarra and
the Greater Sydney Conference. Over the next twelve months it is
envisaged that these positions will be expanded across the State.
The Hockey NSW office has seen a number of changes over the
past twelve months and it is acknowledged that there has been a
high turnover of staff. However, through a restructuring of roles
we are confident that providing an increased level of support and
professionalism will enhance the ability of each Association to better
support their members at the local level.
Information Technology is one area that Hockey NSW has made
improvements in and will continue to expand over the coming year.
The introduction of a new website has seen an increased capacity for
the sharing of news stories and results from State Championships.
During the Beijing Olympics the website carried up to date results and
stories about NSW athletes and the wonderful experience of being at
the Olympics. The website now has a much stronger focus on Game
Development and a variety of coaching resources are available directly
online. While throughout the year there have been some issues with
the use of HockeyNet, over the next twelve months this system will
play an increasing role in supporting State Championships and other
events.
It is important to continually acknowledge the many volunteers
working in all areas of the game across NSW, who continually deliver
support at all levels across the state. Over the past twelve months
many of these people have worked in extreme conditions from early
morning winter starts at field state championships through to the
extreme heat of at an indoor state championship. The challenge to us
all in moving forward is the continuing need to ensure that we build
our volunteer base in all areas of the organisation.
‘One goal, one team, one hockey’ is the vision statement of Hockey
NSW and one that we must all continue to strive for. Hockey is a true
family sport played by people of all ages and skills, field, indoor, club,
Association, national representative players and Vets all are part of the
rich tapestry of hockey in NSW. The key to the continued growth of
the sport is the strength to work as one in nurturing the game across
the State.
2009 will be a very busy year for Hockey NSW across the State
as we host a number of national championships and international
tournaments in Sydney. The 17th Women’s Champions Trophy will
be held in Sydney in July, an outstanding opportunity to support the
Hockeyroos and watch live, international hockey between the six best
teams in the world. I urge you all to get behind this event and help
to carry on the tradition of Hockey NSW’s ability to host world-class
events.
Paul Bruce
Chief Executive
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NSW Institute of Sport Hockey Program
Core Values and Culture
The best Australian players will receive the best coaching,
facilities and support available to enable them the greatest
opportunity to develop their talents.
To develop a pool of players performing at the highest levels of
International Competition.
To assist ensuring player’s careers can be adequately dovetailed
with their elite hockey commitments.
Provide National Training Centre (NTC) coaching network, which
delivers world best hockey practices.
Ensure the communication network is functioning effectively
throughout the coaching and administrative structure.
NSWIS Program Objectives
Hockey Australia, NSWIS and Hockey NSW have jointly agreed upon
the following program objectives:
Maximise the opportunity for NSW athletes to gain selection in
National teams and squads
Specialist skill development
Strength and conditioning
Individual performances review
Sport Biomechanics
Head Coach Personal Development
International Games - NSWIS Squad travelled to Malaysia played
5 games against Malaysian National Team.
National Youth Camp - Penalty corner flicking and GK camp, M
Butturini, Scott Garner.
National Junior Coach Visit - National Youth program conducted
specialist GK / PC camp.
NSWIS Coach - National Coaching appointments, Assistant
National Youth Coach 8 Nation Tournament, National Youth
Camp, attend Olympics.
Future Focuses - National Athlete’s continued development and
management as directed by National Coaching Staff. NSWIS
athletes and invitational athletes continued development.
Select and develop athletes identified from SSO and conducted
feeder programs in consultation with National, State Selectors
and Coaches.
Provide high performance squad and individual training
opportunities to targeted athletes.
Develop and adopt best practice in all areas of programming,
delivery, planning, administration and management.
Develop, review and modify individual programs in consultation
with National Coaches and NSWIS service providers.
Commitment to pursuing coaching best practice.
Larry McIntosh
NSWIS NTC Coach – Men’s Hockey Program
Men’s Program Overview
Program Content
Athlete Induction
Athlete’s Muscular / Medical screenings / Nutritional
Athlete profiling careers / employment / University / School /
Sport Psychology
Athlete planning / training and competition goals
Individual skill and game development
NSW Arrows Alison Bruce
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NSW Institute of Sport Hockey Program
Women’s Program Overview
NSWIS Squad played a number of games including India and
China national team. NSWIS have had limited games together in
the past and it is a key target in the build up to London Olympics
(Increasing quality of games played)
All NSWIS athletes represented at Nationals
National squad athletes returned from Perth from November
to January with a heavy conditioning program as directed by
Hockey Australia.
NSWIS weekly program included 3 skill sessions, 2 strength
sessions and 3 conditioning sessions
Overuse injuries have decreased (eg. Shins)
Squad averages in fitness levels during this time period
increased
A target project was ‘Effects of Pre Game Nutrition on Match
Performance’. This involved staff from NSWIS and students from
Sydney University collecting data over a number of weeks.
Athlete/Staff meetings were introduced on the last Tuesday of
each month to discuss and present progress across all areas for
the athletes (Skill Development, Careers and Education, Strength
and Conditioning and Program Administration). These proved
a great success in increasing effective communication in the
program.
Future Direction
How do we ensure NSWIS/Hockey NSW are well represented at
London 2012
Improved NSW team results at nationals at the top end (AHL /
U21 level)
Increase NSW athlete exposure to National coaches and
selectors
Increased quality competition – Target January to April with one
game per week during these months. (Mid week competition for
targeted athletes)
Strict fitness targets
John Bessell
NSWIS NTC Coach – Women’s Hockey Program
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2008 Australian Representatives Honour Roll
Women
2008 Hockeyroos: Toni Cronk, Casey Eastham, Kate Hollywood, Fiona
Johnson, Megan Rivers, Rebecca Sanders
Olympic Games Squad: Casey Eastham, Kate Hollywood, Fiona
Johnson, Megan Rivers
Olympic Games Team: Casey Eastham, Kate Hollywood, Fiona
Johnson, Megan Rivers
2008 Champions Trophy: Toni Cronk, Casey Eastham, Kate Hollywood,
Fiona Johnson, Megan Rivers
2008 Development Squad: Alison Bruce, Jade Close, Airlie Ogilvie,
Jackie McRae
AIS Visiting Scholarship: Alison Bruce, Jade Close, Emily Hurtz, Harriet
Moore, Airlie Ogilvie
2008 National Junior Squad: Alison Bruce, Jade Close, Emily Hurtz,
Harriet Moore, Airlie Ogilvie
Men
2008 Kookaburras: Nathan Burgers, Brent Livermore, Eli Matheson,
Daniel McPherson, Matthew Naylor, Simon Orchard
Olympic Games Squad: Nathan Burgers, Brent Livermore, Eli Matheson,
Simon Orchard
Olympic Games Team: Eli Matheson
2008 Champions Trophy: Eli Matheson
2008 Development Squad: Matthew Butturini, Daniel McPherson,
Matthew Naylor
AIS Visiting Scholarship: Matthew Butturini, Scott Garner, Ian Paterson,
Kieran Govers, Joshua White, Tristan White
2008 National Junior Squad: Kieran Govers, Scott Garner, Josh White,
Ian Paterson, Tristan White
Fiona Johnson
Megan Rivers
Eli Matheson
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NSWIS Emerging Athlete Program
There are no specific selection trials for the Emerging Athlete Program
(EAP). Athlete performances are assessed at a range of events
including: National Championships (U21, U18, U16, U15), State Squad
training sessions, Hockey NSW TAP and High Performance camps, All
Schools trials, Regional Academy of Sport programs and EAP camps.
Feedback and assessment is sought from selectors as well as coaches
and athletes are invited into the program. It is possible to move
between Tiers, to be added to the squad or to be deleted from the
squad. As a rule the age group is 14 – 18 years.
Tier A Squad members
Molly Bright, Ashleigh Carr, Emma Clifton, Ashley Cocking, Jemma
Delamont, Heath Edwards, Tegan Gale, Kate Jenner, Rebecca Landers,
Chris Massey, Will McLean, Andrew Palmer, Parambir Sandhu, Brett
Seton, Catherine Wark, Jade Warrender, Hollie Webster, Tristan White,
Matthew Willis, Casey Younie
Lauren Chew, Emily Smith, Liam Alexander and Oliver Walker
were elevated from Tier B to Tier A during the year.
Tier B – there is a total of 40 athletes.
Key Achievements
In 2008 former EAP athletes David Collins, Adam Imer, Duncan
Pearce and Kellie White were all offered and accepted full NSWIS
scholarships.
12 EAP athletes selected in the U18 women’s team that defeated
Tasmania to win the National Championships. Jamaya Ferguson
was the tournaments leading goal scorer.
10 EAP athletes selected in the men’s U18 team that were
runners up to Queensland.
3 EAP athletes selected in the respective NSW women’s and
men’s U21 teams. Tristan White played in both the U18 and U21
teams and was selected in the Hockey Australia Junior Youth
Squad.
9 EAP athletes selected in the U16 girls All Schools team and 4 in
the boys team to compete in the Pacific Schools Games.
Molly Bright, Emma Clifton, Rebecca Landers, Jade Warrender,
Kellie White, Liam Alexander, Ryan Betts (Tier B), Andrew
Palmer, Oliver Walker and Matthew Willis all toured South Africa
in August with the Australian U16 team.
Program Overview 2007/2008
Metropolitan based athletes were invited to participate in an
eight week training block during December 2007, with coaching
opportunities offered to Nikki Beaton and David Willott. At the final
session, Hockeyroos Fiona Johnson and Rebecca Sanders were guest
coaches.
From January to August there were five centralised camps conducted
with regional and metropolitan athletes invited to attend. The
programs all varied slightly but incorporated a range of components
including hockey specifics, sport psychology, strength and conditioning,
recovery and nutrition. Specialist coaches included Lisa Herbertson,
Matthew Smith and Joshua White.
NSWIS and Hockey NSW have an ongoing commitment to providing
professional development opportunities to the statewide network of
coaches. Peter Monaghan, Wally Gaynor, Angela Hennessey (Hockey
NSW) and Andrew Woolner, Melissa Davis, Emily Hegney and Steve
Orchard from the Regional Academy of Sport (RAS) programs all
attended in a hands-on coaching capacity.
In addition to the centralised camps in Sydney, sessions were
conducted in regional centres for EAP and RAS athletes. Visits to
Bathurst, Goulburn, Port Macquarie, Tamworth [2], Orange, and
Wollongong were very well supported by the local coaches and
athletes.
The Inter Academy Games which is the high point of the RAS hockey
programs was successfully conducted in Newcastle in March. One of
the key focuses of this tournament is on participation and teamwork
rather than on point scoring. There was good quality competition
between the RAS’s.
A player management system was trialed with a number of younger
athletes predominantly from Tier A. The purpose was to monitor the
volume or quantity of hockey the player was involved in by providing
guidance and prioritising events. Through regular monitoring the risk
of injury and player burnout may be significantly reduced.
Future Directions
In 2009 the EAP will continue to evolve and a number of changes
are set to be implemented throughout the year. NSWIS will continue
to work with Hockey NSW and the Regional Academies of Sport to
develop the skills of our aspiring hockey athletes as well as providing
ongoing support for the state wide network of coaches. Any changes
that are introduced are designed to maximize the available resources
to provide the best opportunities for athletes and coaches.
Judy Laing
NSWIS / Hockey NSW EAP Coach
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2008 State Team Results
2008 Field
2007/08 Indoor
AHL Women 4th
AHL Men 5th
U21 Women 4th
U21 Men 2nd
U18 Girls 1st
U18 Boys 2nd
U15 Girls 3rd
U15 Boys 1st
Veteran Women
O35 5th
O40 2nd
O45 2nd
O50 2nd
O55 2nd
Veteran Men
O40/1 2nd
O40/2 1st
O45/1 1st
O50A 1st
O50B 1st
O55 1st
O60 semi
O65 semi
Country Women 1st
Country Men 1st
Open Women 2nd
Open Men 3rd
U21 Women 2nd
U21 Men 1st
U18 Women 1st
U18 Men 2nd
NSW U18 Girls - 2008 Australian Champions
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High Performance Committee
Chair:
Members:
Beth Shea
Larry McIntosh
Craig Nealon
Clare Prideaux
Carol Purdy
Barry Reid
Ron Riley
Ian Rutledge
Richard Willis
The presentation to the Hockey NSW Board of the findings of
the High Performance Review
Commencement of the implementation of the High Performance
Review outcome
Input into the Australian Sports Commission review of the
National Training Centre Program
Commenced appointment of State team coaches and selectors
under the new structure
The first meeting of the new High Performance Committee was held
on 1 August 2008.
Development of common State team, player and coach review
forms
The key responsibilities of the High Performance Committee are:
Oversee the Hockey Australia National Training Centre and
NSWIS Programs
Oversee the NSWIS/Hockey NSW/Hockey Australia Coach
Development and Coach Excellence Programs
Oversee the activities related to Regional Academies of
Sport, the Emerging Athlete Program and Hockey NSW High
Performance Programs
Maintain the Athlete Pathways Plan
Implemented State team coach reviews and feedback including
personal development opportunities
I would like to express my appreciation to the members of the
committee and the High Performance staff for their professional and
visionary approach to this area. We are constantly looking towards the
future and look forward to further planning to enhance the standard
and status in the high performance area of our sport.
Beth Shea
Chairperson
Coordinate appointments of State Team Staff and State Team
Selectors
Coordinate State Team selections
Approve State Team Training Plans
Coordinate campaign reviews of state teams, athletes, coaches
and managers
Advise Board on policy in relation to state teams, staff
appointments, team selections and other high performance
activities
Key outcomes achieved for 2008 included:
The formation of the High Performance Committee
The successful submission on behalf of Hockey NSW and
Hockey Australia to the New South Wales Institute of Sport for
hockey to be included into the NSWIS Sports program for the
period 2009 to 2012
NSW U15 Boys - 2008 Australian Champions
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Marketing Committee
Chair:
Members:
Dave Gilbert
Colin Booth
Ken Linke
Stan Moore
Rae Morris
Shane Redenbach
Paul Bruce
Carly Hackett
We are very fortunate to have such an experienced and committed
committee and I take this opportunity to thank them for their
leadership and input. I believe that the groundwork is being put in
place which will ensure that Hockey NSW has a successful marketing
plan and does not undersell our valuable assets.
Dave Gilbert
Chairperson
The Marketing Committee has spent 2008 putting together its plan to
ensure that Hockey NSW has a sound platform for reaping maximum
benefit from its attempts to market the Hockey NSW brand. This
has involved working with a consultant who had been employed
to do a detailed audit of the Sponsorship and Income Generation
opportunities. The key theme was for the committee and Hockey NSW
to understand what assets they have control over and what they can
deliver to sponsors.
The committee was involved in a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses,
opportunities, Threats) Analysis and part of the determination was
defining the Hockey NSW brand.
As a result of this intense deliberation it was proposed that the
Committee prepare a Hockey NSW Business Marketing Plan. To this
end it was decided that, with Board approval, a Marketing Resource
be employed to review five focus areas these were:
Review of current commercial programs and partnerships – what
can we estimate our worth to be
Development of the sponsorship value chain and clear
identification of the asset categories for each product.
Review of the Hockey NSW brand values etc and general
architecture.
Clear articulation of the key parameters required to deliver real
value products back to prospective partners.
Development of a project plan and key timelines to achieve
income growth.
The next step for the committee is to receive this report.
During the year the committee has received and reviewed a number
of existing and new proposals and made recommendations to the
Board.
NSW Georgina Morgan in action at the Australian U15
Girls Championship
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Photos by Grant

Treeby Images

Officiating Committee
Chair:
Members:
Kayelene Fowler
Marilyn Brown
Darren Fowles
Alison Gowan
Sandra Green
Geoff Hope
Brian Jones
Scott New
Eric Ralphs RFD ED
John Ross
Karen Thurtell
Blake Durance
Many volunteers have continued to give their time to officiate Field
and Indoor Championships this year. Without their continuous
support, these championships would not happen.
Our elite umpires Lisa Roach and David Gentles have both had an
incredible year of International appointments leading up to their
Olympic Games appointment. Of the Australian umpiring contingent,
to have two umpires from our state is an outstanding achievement
and one we are very proud of. Kieran Deland has also been appointed
to an International Tournament in 2008.
We have had many umpires appointed to National Championships:
Lisa Roach, Alison Gowan, Charmain Gay, Tina Deacon, Kylie Seymour,
Rhiannon Bickford, Marilyn Brown, Loryn Topolski, Michelle Pecar,
Lauren Rheinberger, Scott New, Dane Stevenson, Nicholas Marshall,
Craig Pecar, Scott Pecar, Geoff Hicks and Nicholas Hosking.
aspiring Tournament Directors need to have a variety of experience in
running State Championships in order to progress to running National
Championships.
Aspiring Umpire Managers have had the chance to coordinate a group
of umpires with help from those with more experience. We have
made an effort to incorporate more local umpire coaches at State
Championships so a consistent message regarding umpiring is sent
throughout the state.
Seven Technical Level One courses were offered during the Field
season; five were offered in conjunction with State Championships
at Wagga Wagga, Orange, Coffs Harbour, Newcastle and Grafton.
A course was offered in Sydney and one in Newcastle during the
Australian U15 Girls Championship.
Thank you to the Hockey NSW staff who have continued to
organise the accommodation and, where necessary, transport for all
championships. We are continuing to streamline our operations to
make it easier on the workload of volunteers.
Thank you once again to all the volunteers who give of their time and
expertise to make it possible for the players to play and enjoy their
State and National Championships.
Kayelene Fowler
Chairperson
Ros Morante was appointed Tournament Director, Geoff Hope
Umpire Manager and Robyn Hern Assistant Umpire Manager for the
Australian U15 Girls Championships in Newcastle. Many thanks to
the tireless working technical officials for the championship: Kayelene
Fowler, Pam Goodwin, Rodney Fernandes, Karen Thurtell, Mavis
Randle, Ruth Ellis and Pat Ryan.
Congratulations to all umpires, umpire managers and technical
officials on your achievements this year. The National and International
appointments have been well deserved - congratulations!
At State Championships we have continued to distribute the load in
order to develop a wider base of experienced officials. In doing so, we
still need to give support and mentor officials at championships. Those
Loryn Topolski at the Australian U15 Girls Championship
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Game Development Committee
Chair:
Jeff McEwen
associations
Members:
Hockey NSW Staff:
Janette Brazel
Rowan Johnston
Karen Kennedy
Graeme McKenzie
Steve Orchard
Rhonda Smyth
Blake Durance
David Mike
The first meeting of the new Game Development Committee was held
on 24 October 2008.
The key responsibilities of the Game Development Committee are:
Actively develop programs in relation grass roots field and indoor
hockey in NSW
Foster the recruitment, retention and up skilling of volunteers
Include the importance of associations and their strengths in
developing junior hockey
Research and develop current/new resources to aid in the
development of the game
Oversee the outsourcing of development camps to an external
service provider in assistance with the Game Development Unit
staff and Development Camp Panel
Assist the High Performance Committee with organisation of the
High Performance camps
Assist Hockey NSW staff in promoting special events located in
NSW
Research and implement promotional strategies in relation to
development programs in grass roots/club hockey
Key outcomes achieved for 2008 included:
Promote the HockeyEd coaching and officiating accreditation
structure/process among Hockey NSW members and
The formation of the Game Development Committee
Employment of part time development officers in Illawarra,
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Game Development Committee
Sydney and Newcastle with a view to extending this network
across NSW
2008 Hockey NSW Youth Festival in conjunction and assistance
with associations across NSW.
The accreditation of 150 community coaches through coaching
workshops with university students
Employment of part-time video position to assist in the production
of video resources for game development
Moving forward the Game Development Unit is seeking to provide
high quality resources and support to associations and clubs in the
following areas:
Coach and Umpire development
Coaching resources
Provision of a high quality Skills Development Camps in 2009
Employment of Regional Development Officers across NSW
Establishment of working relationships with the Australian Sports
Commission’s “Active After Schools” program
Investigating opportunities and potential to retain and increase
participation in hockey
Establishment of International Resource Sharing Partnerships
with International field hockey bodies
Hockey NSW website and increased potential for game
development resources
Hockey NSW 2008 Gala Day and creation of gala day model
Blake Durance
Game Development Manager
The Game Development Unit is committed to the recruitment and
retention of players and umpires in the game of hockey in NSW.
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Veterans Hockey
Men’s Vets
Men’s Veterans Interim Committee Members: Keith Eastham, David
Prior, Rick McConnell, Peter Sweeney, Paul Bruce
The highlights for the season was the achievement of our teams in
the Australian Veterans Championships held in Darwin, with the Over
45, 50, and 55’s winning their respective A division championships
undefeated. The 40/2’s and the 50/2’s also won their divisions.
Our 60’s and 65’s teams played well over the two weeks but were
eliminated in the semi-finals.
The O40’s, under the leadership of Wayne Porter, were inexperienced
at A division level, but played superbly and were unlucky to lose the
final to the very strong Victorian team in a penalty shoot-out.
Congratulations to all team managers and to our medical team led by
Mrs Lynn Mayman for their efforts at the tournament.
In particular, our thanks are extended to Rick McConnell for his
organisation of the accommodation, transport and uniforms and for
his efforts in the collection of donations of $1282 at the tournament
after the untimely death of Marino Berta, a Queensland O55 player.
Finally, I wish to record the appreciation of the veteran’s players for
the professional assistance provided by Paul Bruce and Margaret
Kristaly at Hockey NSW.
Peter Sweeney
Men’s Veterans Interim Committee
Women’s Vets
Women’s Veterans Interim Committee Members: Helen Taylor, Joanna
Dolan, Sue Abba, Narelle Barden
An interim Women’s Veterans sub-committee was formed to share
the work load when Chair, Karen Kennedy, was appointed to Hockey
NSW Board of Directors and the Men’s Veterans were separated.
Appreciation and thanks go to Karen for her excellent work and
administrative skills in furthering and expanding the veterans’ hockey
movement. All players have benefitted greatly from her organisational
expertise.
While Hockey NSW is restructuring, the interim committee will
continue to run women’s veterans affairs in partnership with Hockey
NSW staff. This committee had several meetings and brainstorming
sessions throughout the year.
During the National Championships held in Sydney in 2007, five State
teams (O35, O40, O45, O50, O55) competed with the O40 and O50
teams winning their respective Divisions. The O45 and O55s were
runners-up and O35 came fourth. The Dale Hodges Memorial Trophy
was presented to Sue Carney by Dale’s partner Glen Carson during
the Nationals in a very moving ceremony. This trophy was created and
donated by Glen and Dale’s family in memory of a courageous, much
loved state veteran hockey player, Dale Hodges, who had recently lost
her battle with cancer.
Australian teams were selected to participate in the Trans-Tasman
Series in May 2008. The NSW representatives who were selected
were:
O35: Sherree Delbanco; Sonya Nicholl.
O40: Trudy Matheson; Kerrie Nealon; Fiona Pak-Poy; Helen Jarvie
and Coach: Tim Kelly
O45: Sharon Brown; Kirsty McIntosh; Gaily Christian; Sonia
Reamsbottom
O50: Megan Carter (c); Sue Briggs; Toni Clifton and Coach:
Jackie Potter; Assistant Coach: Nikki Beaton; Manager:
Beverley Wilson
Chef de Mission: Carol Sheridan
Massage Therapist: Jane McNeill
Umpires: Marilyn Brown; Charmain Gay
Hockey New England hosted a very successful full State Championships
on the last weekend in July 2008. 330 games were played from
Thursday to Sunday in 12 Divisions. To celebrate the Centenary of
Women’s Hockey in NSW, the book ‘Tradition & Transformations:
A Tribute to NSW Women in Hockey 1908 – 2008’ was launched
at the Veterans Championship Dinner. More than 70 jumpers/rugby
tops were presented at the dinner and Sue Abba had done a sterling
job ordering and sorting the jumpers which celebrate the continued
involvement and enjoyment in hockey at veterans level.
Following a moving Opening Ceremony a short game from the
“vintage era”, complete with long skirts, long-hooked sticks and grey
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Veterans Hockey
hair was played by two teams where the oldest player was 75yrs and
the youngest 64yrs with an average team age of 68yrs. This match
was a highlight of the Championships and was umpired by Robyn
Bannerman and Pam Nelson using very old rules.
has been given to those players who have played at National
Championships for five years or more with other states.
In 2009, the Northern State Championships will be held in Taree and
the Southern in Wagga Wagga. Consideration and deliberation needs
to be ongoing about the future development and format of State
Championships due to the popularity of hockey in this age division
as half State Championships are coping with 125 teams in total and
full State Championships with 110 teams and there are very few
Associations who have the facilities to host this number of teams.
My personal thanks go to the interim committee, the many volunteers
and the Hockey NSW staff who have given their expertise and
assistance with the running of Women’s Veterans hockey this year.
The recommendations formulated from the veteran’s surveys and
ratified by the Board of Hockey NSW have been instigated and will
have a positive influence on the future directions of veterans’ hockey.
The Player Pick-up Roster has been formalised and consideration
Helen Taylor
Women’s Veterans Interim Committee
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Indoor Hockey
Indoor Sub-Committee 2007/2008
Chair:
Members:
Bev Wilson
Judy Hooper-Matthias (Championships)
David Mike (Development)
Mike Ogilvie (State Teams)
Donna Rieck (Invitational)
John Ross (Umpiring)
Andrew Spence (Planning)
Karen Thurtell (Officiating)
The Indoor Committee again worked tirelessly to ensure another
successful season of indoor hockey. Successful State Championships
were again held for U13 in Port Macquarie, U15 in Maitland and U17,
Opens and Veterans for both men and women in Unanderra.
The U13 and U15, where both the boys and girls Championships are
run over the same long weekend at the same venue, were once again
very well supported. These age groups are where Indoor hockey has
shown tremendous interest and participation increases. While both
venues have three courts available and matches were played over 3
days, unfortunately not all teams wanting to participate were able
to. This is something we will monitor carefully as we may need in the
future to separate the genders and play either at different venues or
on different weekends (unless we can find a 4-court facility!).
Our State Teams again showed the strength of indoor in NSW,
continuing to be a dominant state at the indoor version of the game.
The 2008 U14 and U16 Invitational Championships was the most
represented tournament of the season. All states and territories
except Northern Territory were represented, not in all age groups, but
with enough enthusiasm and determination to return next season.
NSW continues to enter two teams in each age group for both boys
and girls and will continue to do so while we host this event. It is a
wonderful experience for our young players and the opportunity to
give exposure to representative hockey to so many helps maintain
enthusiasm and interest.
umpires and so it is also a fantastic development opportunity for these
young umpires.
Unfortunately Hockey Australia has shown very little interest in U16’s
becoming a real National Championship. We will continue to pursue
this but are happy to continue to host the Invitational in the meantime.
More NSW players have the opportunity to participate while we host
and we can further develop our officials at this event.
Our 2008/09 season will see even more changes to the Championships
format. An indoor sports centre on the Central Coast will be used as
a venue for Open Women’s, U17, Veterans and the U14 and U16
Invitational. Three courts are available on the Central Coast and
we are looking forward to this new development of indoor hockey
venues.
David Mike, the Development Coordinator for Indoor, is a very
experienced and enthusiastic Indoor man. While in previous years
indoor hockey development has not received much attention, we are
looking forward to embracing many of the ideas David has outlined for
the development of players and officials.
At the end of February, with the re-structuring that took place in
Hockey NSW, the Indoor Sub-Committee was dissolved, to be replaced
by the Hockey NSW Indoor Panel.
Bev Wilson
Chairperson
We have also been fortunate to have many Coaches, Assistant
Coaches and Managers who are taking on positions at the Invitational.
There are a number of promising officials who have the potential to
go further and the experience they are getting at the Invitational
Championship is invaluable. NSW often supplies the majority of the
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2007/08 Indoor State Championship Results
U13 Girls
Div 1 Sydney def Illawarra 3-2
Div 2 Newcastle def Lithgow 2-1
Div 3 Parramatta def Grafton 4-3
U13 Boys
Div 1 Illawarra def Newcastle 8-2
Div 2 Parkes def Hockey New England 8-7
U15 Girls
Div 1 Sydney def Crookwell 3-0
Div 2 Lithgow def North Shore 6-0
Div 3 Newcastle def New England 4-1
U15 Boys
Div 1 Newcastle def Illawarra 8-7
Div 2 Goulburn def Penrith 6-3
U17 Girls
Div 1 Campbelltown City def Sydney 4-2
Div 2 Bathurst def Southern Highlands 3-1
Div 3 Sydney 2 def Lithgow 2-1
U17 Boys
Div 1 Illawarra def Macarthur 16-4
Div 2 Penrith def Sydney 12-4
Div 3 Bathurst def Far South Coast 8-3
Open Women
Div 1 Illawarra def Campbelltown City 5-1
Div 2 South Coast def Sydney 3-2
Div 3 Crookwell def Illawarra 5-4
Open Men
Div 1 Illawarra def Sydney 4-3
Div 2 Sydney def Macarthur 9-4
Veteran Women’s
Div 1 Illawarra def Sydney 3-2
Div 2 Tumut def Sydney 2 2-0
Div 3 Central Coast def Illawarra 3 3-2
Veteran Men’s
Div 1 Illawarra def Illawarra 2 9-3
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2008 State Championships Results
U13 Girls North
Div 1 Parramatta def Newcastle 4-0
Div 2 Western Districts & North Shore 2 1-1
U13 Girls South
Div 1 Bathurst def South Coast 4-2
Div 2 Orange def Southern Highlands 4-2
U13 Boys
Div 1 Sydney & Tamworth 3-3
Div 2 Central Coast & Lithgow 2-2
Div 3 Dubbo def Bathurst 8-1
Div 4 Far North Coast def Maitland 3-0
U15 Girls North
Div 1 Western Districts def Tamworth 7-6
Div 2 Sydney 2 def Tamworth 2 2-1
U15 Girls South
Div 1 Illawarra def Campbelltown City 4-2
Div 2 Dubbo def Wagga Wagga 1-0
U15 Boys
Div 1 Sydney def Illawarra 5-0
Div 2 Sydney 2 def Macarthur 1-0
Div 3 Parkes def Southern Highlands 3-0
Div 4 Shoalhaven def Tumut 6-0
U18 Girls North
Div 1 North Shore def Tamworth 5-4
Div 2 New England def Coffs Harbour 3-2
U18 Girls South
Div 1 Crookwell def Orange 1-0
Div 2 Goulburn def Dubbo 2-0
Women’s State League
Western Districts def Campbelltown 3-2
Open Women
Div 1 Lithgow def Southern Highlands 1-0
Div 2 Grafton def Manning Valley 1-0
Div 3 Eastern Districts def Central Coast 2-1
Open Men
Div 1 Sydney def Illawarra 5-2
Div 2 Southern Highlands def Penrith 4-0
Div 3 Parkes def Tamworth 5-1
Veteran Women’s
O35/1 Eastern Districts def Sutherland 3-0
O35/2 Manning Valley def Tamworth 4-0
O35/3 Central Coast def Goulburn 1-0
O35/4 Parkes def Hastings 1-0
O35/5 Macleay def Inverell 2-0
O35/6 Southern Highlands 2 def Sutherland 3 1-0
O40/1 New England 3 def Western Districts 3 2-0
O40/2 Goulburn 2 and Orange 2 0-0
O40/3 Central Coast 3 def Warringah 1-0
O45/1 Grafton 4 def Tumut 2 1-0
O45/2 Orange 3 def Hastings 2 2-0
O50 Goulburn 3 def Grafton 5 3-0
Veteran Men’s
O40 – Div A Newcastle; Div B Orange; Div C Dubbo; Div D
Macarthur
O45 – Div A Illawarra; Div B Coffs Harbour; Div C Bathurst
O50 – Div A Sutherland; Div B Southern Highlands; Div C Crookwell
O55 – Div A Illawarra; Div B Grafton
U17 Boys
Div 1 Newcastle def Tamworth 1-0
Div 2 Far North Coast def Grafton 1-0
Div 3 Sydney def Penrith
2008 Win Long Trophy
(Girls) Western Districts
2008 Noel Eastham Trophy
(Boys) Sydney Junior
Western Districts - 2008 Hockey NSW Women’s State League Winners
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Western Conference
The 2008 Executive is Pam Shuttle, secretary/finance officer from
Dubbo, supported and assisted by Association representatives from
Lithgow, Bathurst, Orange, and Parkes. The committee meets monthly
and corresponds via email between meetings.
In 2008 Western Conference held Championships in Lithgow for U17
Boys and U15 Girls, Parkes hosted U18 Girls and U15 Boys, Dubbo U13
Boys and Girls and Bathurst U11 Boys and Girls. These were contested
with teams/players from Mudgee, Orange, Cowra, Bathurst, Lithgow,
Parkes and Dubbo. Lithgow won U15 Girls, U13 Boys and both U11
carnivals. Bathurst were successful in the U17 Boys and U13 Girls.
Orange took out the U18s Girls title with a strong performance and
Parkes were successful in the U15 Boys.
U17 and U14 Boys and Girls teams were selected from these
championships. U17 teams competed at Hockeyfest in Sydney in July
with both teams enjoying the experience of competing against not
only Australian teams but teams from around the world including the
formidable Japanese U18 Boys team.
2008 Country Representatives
Peter McGrath and Ben Kelly (Opens), Jonathon Cole, Mitchell
Pearce, Matthew Writer, Tim Eslick, Jack Elliot, Tenae Casey, Kelsey
Willott, Michael Dillon, Damon Pryor, Joe Radburn, Zac Sharpe, Laura
Mahoney, Allie McGarity, Zoe Watts, Ben Redding -Shadow U16 All
Schools.
2008 NSW Field Representatives
U13: Kate Brown, Rachell Divall, Renee Hunter, Maddison Lippiatt,
Allie McGarity, Mariah Williams, Zoe Watts, Jack Eckford, Joe
Radburn, Zac Sharp
U15: Esther Hotham, Kelsey Willott, Jack Elliot
U18: Molly Bright, Claire McGarity, Kayla Orrock, Jade Warrender
2007 NSW Indoor Representatives
U14: Maddy Bott, Zoe Watts, Jack Elliot, Nicolas Hill, Luke Sheppeard
U16: Tenae Casey, Laura Radburn, Rebecca Lee, Shanae Pyne,
Addison Gann, Flynn Ogilvie, Ben Morrell, Cameron Rowland
U18: Claire McGarity, Mardi Watts
State Championships were hosted in 2008 by Orange (U18 Girls and
U13 Boys), Parkes (U13 Girls) and Bathurst (O45 Men). Dubbo U13
Boys won their Division with Bathurst runner up. Dubbo girls also won
Division 2 in Wagga.
The committee continues to encourage younger players to take up
opportunities provided by WRAS, NSWIS and Hockey NSW Rookie and
Development Camps to develop their skills as players and officials.
Pam Shuttle
Secretary
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Northern Lights Conference
This is our third year in operation as Northern Lights Conference.
An Annual Report was produced and distributed outlining the
Conference activities and financial statements for the year ended 31
December 2007 which was presented at our Annual General Meeting
in February of this year. At this meeting the following persons were
elected as the Management Committee:
Chairperson:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Debbie Baldwin
Peter McPhilips
Jo Dolan
Robyn Hague
In 2008 Hockey New England hosted the U13 Boys and U13 Girls
Tournament. This event was very successful and with 17 teams
nominating. Congratulations to the winning teams:
to be held over the long weekend in April. However some games were
organised between those Associations who had nominated and the
participants did gain some vital match practice in preparation for their
upcoming State Championships.
After sending a team in 2007 to Tamworth, the Conference again
supported the idea of sending players to the U16 Girls Invitational
Tournament. The event was to be held at Tasmania, then later
rescheduled to Albury/Wodonga. Selection trials were held at Coffs
Harbour but unfortunately there were insufficient players nominating
to form a viable squad to enter the event for 2008.
Once again it has been very busy season for everyone as we try to
fit in our own local Association activities as well as those of the
Conference.
Division 1 Boys:
Division 2 Boys:
Division 1 Girls:
Division 2 Girls:
Tamworth
Grafton
Grafton
Coffs Harbour
Thank you to those Associations who have contributed to the success
of Northern Lights this season and to the Conference Management
Committee and our Conference Members who have attended regular
meetings and activities.
The Conference attempted to host a Tournament for U15 Boys and
U15 Girls at Grafton, but unfortunately insufficient team entries were
received to run a viable Tournament, mainly due to this event having
Debbie Baldwin
Chairperson
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Life Members
Millicent Allen*
A. Clifton*
Phyllis Clubbe*
E.G. Foskett *
George Moir*
Katherine Ogilvie MBE*
Harold A. Riley*
Walter Rothwell*
Winifred M. West CBE*
Ormond P. Wood*
A. Palgrave Young*
William Wilcox*
1936
E. Collingridge*
1941
Margaret L. Davy CBE*
1946
A.M. Craig*
Harold J. Flockhart*
D. Ross*
S. Austin Seaman*
1948
Ernest Abel*
E.S. Grant*
Janet Holt*
1949
Nancy Wicks MBE*
1950
Dorothy Friend*
1951
Erica Fielding*
Dr. Marie Hamilton*
Tory Wicks*
1952
R. Byrnes*
1955
Dr. D.S. Frazer*
1956
C. Dyball*
Eva Redfern*
1957
James Brophy*
1959
H. Edwards*
1960
Anita Hockter*
N. Hurrell
M. Humbley
1961
P.R. Thompson*
J.J. Worley
1962
D. Carlton*
Marjory Cowley*
Yvonne Edwards*
Ruby Ford*
Marjory Johnson*
Herbert S. Wharton*
1963
G.M. Anderson*
Lena Hodges*
Olive Watkins*
Norman R. Richardson*
1964
J. Brophy*
Reginald Hansen
Stanley Cambridge*
1966
Molly Dive OAM*
N. Maxwell Hill OAM
Amy Smith*
1969
Herbert A. Fibbins OAM*
E.J. Gordon*
Carlie Johnston*
Ena Martell*
1970
Leila Donaldson
T. Patrick Jones
Bessie Rosen
1971
Jean Sutton*
Bruce R. Watt*
1972
Albert Dilano*
Charles E. Hadfield*
James Hulme
1973
Stanley E.G. Imer
Stanley McPhee
1974
Paul Dearing
C. White*
1975
Gwen Atwell
E. Kevin Geoghan*
T.P. Jones*
Patrick J. Nilan OAM
J. Frazer Wilson*
1976
Gloria Mortimer
Betty Robins
1978
Mervyn M. Goodridge
Jack R. Hannaford*
W. Garnett McCallum*
1979
Stephan A. Lutton*
Betty Timms*
Joan Stilgoe
1980
John P. McCormack
Harry M. Stephens*
Ronald W. Riley OAM
1981
Eric H. Ralphs RFD, ED
Jean W. Webster OAM*
1982
Paul Brinley
Edward Tozer
1983
Godfrey Phillips
1984
Bruce Barnier
Ian. D Southwell OAM
1986
Ken Crispo
Jeanette McD. Slade OAM
1987
Rodney C. Hadfield
Elaine McVicker
Julene Mangelsdorf
Leslie B. Stephenson*
Pamela M. Tye OAM
1988
John Alcorn
1989
Martin D. (Mick) Anderson
Mervyn Breakspear*
Phillip Downey
Michael Tooth
1991
Robert Aberneathy
Ian Cooke
Graeme May
1992
Robert Aitken
Robert J. Carr
John Jennison
Larry McIntosh
1993
Margaret Pearson
Patrick G. Ryan OBE
Kenneth C. Wark Jnr.
1994
Warren Birmingham
Sandra Fenton
Ann Paul*
Kevin E. Spedding*
Liane M. Tooth OAM
1995
Colin Freeman
Judy Lucas
Adele McDonald
James B. O’Hearn
1996
Dianne R. Gorman OAM
Ian Heffernan
William Hughes
Geoffrey Tattam
Graeme Tooth
1997
Donald Boyd
Rodney Giffen
Kenneth E. Wark (Snr)
1998
Neil Gambrill
Rae Morris
Jacqueline Potter
Colleen N. Quinn (OAM)
2000
Ollie Rinkin
2001
Stanley B Cleaver
Mavis Randle
2002
Ken Flack
2003
Anthony Morley
2004
Robyn A. Bannerman
OAM
James Bissaker
Robert Proctor
Carol Purdy
Beverley Wilson
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2007
Alyson Annan OAM
Paul Dearing
Dianne Gorman OAM
Robyn Leggatt
Ena McRae
Pat Nilan OAM
Ron Riley OAM
Les Stephenson
Liane Tooth OAM
Ken Wark Jnr
Tory Wicks
Michael York
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