Annual Report 2007 - Glebe District Hockey Club

Women’s Convenor’s Report
I would like to start by thanking each member of the women’s committee for their hard work and
dedication this year.
The 2007 committee was Raelene Lindeberg, Helen Howe, Sue Brady, Louise Tapsell, Kate
Pearsall, Angela Phillips, Amy Smith, Carole Wark and Kylie Lawson. There simply would be no
women’s section of the club if it were not for the enormous amount of time and effort these girls
put in each and every week.
This year was extremely tough and has forced the committee to reassess the direction of the
women’s club. Next year a development plan will be implemented, with a specific focus on junior
development & retention.
Particular thanks goes to Raelene Lindeberg who had the massive job of organizing our top
three grades this year as well as being one of the driving forces behind the changes for next
year. Rae’s passion for improving our club has given us amazing opportunities and I hope these
ideas and plans are supported 100% by all members.
The results of the 2006 competition left the Glebe District Hockey Club’s first grade women’s
team in an uncertain position. The Sydney Women’s Hockey League committee agreed to
extend the opportunity for Glebe to compete again in ML1 in 2007, rather than relegate them
from the division. However, the same leniency would not be extended if the team did not
improve its position in 2007.
Glebe Women had one task – To improve.
We were lucky enough to secure 2 top quality coaches in Colin Rochester and Ken Wark. This
year the coaching and support from other club members has been fantastic. These coaches not
only improved our position on the table but also established a renewed commitment and
discipline in players. Our first grade team improved their ranking by two places and secured their
position for the 2008 season.
Andrew “Googa” Goodrick was in charge of our lower grades and I would also like to thank him
for his commitment and enthusiasm.
To everyone who supported the coaches this year, Danny O’Brien, Adam Campano and Dean
Benfield we really appreciate your work and dedication to the women’s club.
Also a special thank-you to our devoted managers, Ann Rochester, Raelene Lindeberg, Neal
Lawson, Larissa Barton, Ann Wark and to our umpires Caroline Lake who volunteered to do our
EDWHA school girl duties and Carole Wark who took over our SWHL umpiring when our
nominated umpire pulled out. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
On a personal level I would also like to thank Carole Wark. She has provided an enormous
amount of support and guidance to not only me but the entire committee this year.
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