WWCHA Meeting Agenda

WWCHA Meeting Agenda 24th August 2015

Date: Monday 24th August 2015 Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm Location Jubilee Park Club Rooms Chaired by: L.Geaghan Board Membership: C. Bailey, K. Boyd, S. Bloomfield, S. Wellham, B.Williams, B, Wellham, S. Arnold, K. Wickson Club Membership with Voting Privileges: Cavaliers, CSU, Harlequins, Lake Albert, Mustangs, Rosellas, Royals Agenda

1.0 Present

2.0 Apologies:

3.0 Minutes of Previous Meeting

3.1 July 27th General Meeting Minutes (located on WWCHA website)

4.0 Actions arising from previous minutes 4.0 Matters arising from previous Minutes Person T Progress Responsibl i e m e f r a

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4.1 4.2

5.0 Correspondence In Nil 6.0 New Business 6.1: Timing of switching lights on the Paul Turf 6.2: Centre of Development 2016 6.3: EOI 2016 State Championships

7.0 Board Reports

7.1 President Attached 7.2 Administration No report 7.3Treasurer No report 7.4 Competitions No Report 7.5 Officiating Attached 7.6 Development No report 7.7 Representative Attached 7.8 Events Attached 7.9 Facilities No report

8.0 Club Reports

Cavaliers No report CSU No report Harlequins No report Lake Albert No report Mustangs No report Rosellas No report Royals No report 24th August WWCHA General Meeting Agenda 2 Next Meeting: 28th September 2015

WWCHA Board Reports 24th August 2015

Agenda Item 7.1 Presidents Report

As this is the last meeting we are having before the season ends, I’d like to thank all the clubs and board members for the assistance they have provided in making this season run smoothly. There were a few hiccups along the way but all in all, I think it has been a very successful season.

A reminder that the Association Presentation Night is being held on the 28th August at the Rules Club. Last year was well attended and a great night. Please let your club members know it is on so we can get another great turnout.

The board is looking for nominations for the Olive McWinney (sp??) award. The award is awarded to a member of the association who has gone above and beyond what was required with their service to the association for the season, be it coaching, managing, volunteering or just being around when required. If you have someone that you wish to nominate, can you please forward their name to [email protected] with why you believe they should receive the award and the board will discuss. The award will be presented on Grand Final day.

In response to the email regarding Junior numbers from last meeting, the board has held a workshop and will hold more over the coming season to come up with a strategic plan for the association, to not only try and increase junior numbers but also look at what we can do to increase senior numbers as well, and the profile of Wagga Hockey in general. We are looking at all aspects of the association (Competition, Representative, Umpires, 24th August WWCHA General Meeting Agenda 3 Facilities, etc.) and welcome any suggestions from members on what can be done. Can you please forward any idea/suggestions to [email protected] and we can add them to our workshop sessions. Once the strategic plan is completed we will then table it at the next available meeting for the whole committee to discuss.

Agenda Item 7. 5 Officiating Report

Benson Williams Officiating Report August 2015

Thanks to everyone we had attend the Umpire Briefing on Thursday night. We had ___ people attend. Can clubs please pass on to their members who have umpired in 2015 that they need to supply bank account details to myself of Karen Boyd. This will make the payment process a lot faster and more efficient. Sam and I have organised a Toyota Rav4 from Thomas Bros Toyota to promote the drive my club raffle during the finals series. We will have this parked inside the grounds every day of the entire finals series.

The FIH has recently released an update to a rule interpretation. Due to the stage of our season, the OC will not introduce this change until after this season. The guideline from FIH and HA is to not change this if it differs to what you are currently playing locally as they understand the impact on the game it has. If you would like more information about what I am talking about, let me know.

Technical Officials for finals: The OC would like to propose that all TO’s get paid $10 per match. All clubs will be rostered onto matches and must supply a suitable TO for these matches. TO’s on Grand finals will be named by the OC.

TO’s are responsible for the starting and stopping of the match clock, recording goal scorers, timing of temporary suspensions (Green and Yellow cards) and assisting umpires with management of team benches and spectators. All TO’s will be given easy to read clear instructions of their duties.

Vote: Cavaliers: Y / A / N President: Y / A / N CSU: Y / A / N Secretary: Y / A / N Harelquins: Y / A / N Treasurer: Y / A / N Royals: Y / A / N Competitions: Y / A / N Rosellas: Y / A / N Officiating: Y / A / N Mustangs: Y / A / N Representative:Y / A / N Lake Albert: Y / A / N Development: Y / A / N 24th August WWCHA General Meeting Agenda 4 Events: Y / A / N Facilities: Y / A / N

Rules for Finals: Just clarifying the rules for finals: • The match clock will stop at all times when umpires signal time off • All temporary suspensions will be managed by the Tech Bench Matches the end normal time in a draw: • The match will proceed directly to penalty shootouts (no extra time) • There will be a 4 minute break in play • Each team must nominate 5 players in order to take the penalties • An independent official will operate a 8 second timer • Attackers will start on the 23m line – Goalkeepers will start behind the baseline inside the goal • Umpires will signal time on and the 8 seconds begin • The ball must fully cross the line before the end of the 8 seconds • If the goalkeeper fouls and would normally be penalised with a penalty corner, this will result in a re-take of the penalty • If the goalkeeper fouls and would normally be penalised with a penalty stroke, a stroke may be awarded and taken as per normal • If the attacker fouls – a free hit is awarded to the goalkeeper and the penalty is over. • Any players with a temporary suspension (green or yellow card) will be permitted to take or defend a penalty • Any players with a permanent suspension (red card) will not be permitted to take or defend a penalty

If you have any questions regarding these rules please let me know and I will clarify this.

Agenda Item 7.7 Representative Report

Nominations are now open for coaches and managers in all Wagga Wagga and Riverina Representative Teams for 2016.

U11 Girls and Boys U13 Girls and Boys U15 Girls and Boys U18 Girls and Boys Open Women's and Men's

If you are interest in a position and not sure what it entails please feel free to ask myself or other people who have acted in these roles in the 2015 season.

24th August WWCHA General Meeting Agenda 5 If you would like to nominate for a position please send a email directly to [email protected] . In the email provide you contact details (mobile and email) and a short reason for wanting why you would like to coach the representative team for Wagga Hockey area. Nominations close – 28th August 2015.

Masters Womens and Mens nominations will be taken closer to next year in form of coordinators.

Agenda Item 7.8 Events Report

Events Report – August 2015 Packham Cup Carnival 20 teams this years, 20% decrease on 2014 event. Cowra pulled their 3 teams out on Friday morning, draw had to be redone. Thanks to both Scott Sippel for helping out to mark the grass fields and Tom McLay for use of the line marking machine on last minute notice. Overall Winners – Has Beens (Mens) & Joint Winners in the women competition with Flying Fairies and Adelong Pink Ladies. Excellence Post Event Media Coverage of the Packham Cup Carnival, thanks to WIN TV and the Daily Advertiser along with Sarah Bloomfield for arranging it. Hockey NSW/Toyota RAV4 Drive My Club Raffle – Have got access for a Toyota RAV4 (Thomas Bros.) to be used on display at the Hockey fields during the finals series (each weekend), thanks to Benson Williams. Just a reminder that all clubs need to return ticket books to myself by Friday 18th September, as I need to pass them onto Hockey NSW by the 25th September. Any outstanding perpetual trophies need to be return to myself ASAP. Still searching for a couple of outstanding ones from a few season back – Division 3 Men won by Mustangs in 2012. Women Schipps Sports Store Packham Cup Trophy won by Tumut Ori-Flames in 2012. The Wagga Hockey Senior Presentation night, will be held on the Friday 28th August (First week of the Finals) at the Bowler Lounge at the Rules Club.

Agenda Item 9.0 Nil

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