4 President’s report

It is with great pleasure that I success as she prepares to move on 2019 also saw the launch of the introduce the 2019 Annual Report to pastures new in late 2020. The Sultana Bran League and reflect on what has been legacy she leaves is which will be a pivotal cog in the another milestone year for our significant. The longstanding commercialisation of hockey in sport here in Western . In relationship with Curtin Australia. Notwithstanding the the face of unprecedented University continues to grow and the delays in preparing and signing legal competition hockey continues to long term strategic support we framework documents, the season lead the way in contemporary receive in the areas of high kicked off in October and the gender parity and accessibility to performance, Asian Engagement Thundersticks men’s and women’s participants throughout Western and infrastructure development teams were launched. The Australia. ensures the continuing enhancement commercial support through of hockey in WA. sponsorship will be the lifeblood of The ever-changing face of our flagship teams and again, I’d like governance principles has seen Our Asia Engagement ambition to take this opportunity to thank many sports fall foul to external cemented its placed in our long term those partners who engage with us influences and I’m proud to say that vision as we embarked on multiple in our foundation year and I urge the hockey has remained resolute in projects to enhance Hockey WA’s hockey community in WA to get maintaining its sovereignty in our relevance and standing amongst our behind our cause in season 2 and federated system. Additionally, 2019 fellow Asian hockey playing beyond. saw the emergence of a new level nations. With the support of a of cooperation between the sports funding stream through DLGSC via To my fellow Directors Peter member associations and the state’s Asian Engagement Westlund, Christine Truscott, Hockey WA has been at the Strategy the success of the 2019 Shonelle Duthie, Stephen Cain, forefront in ensuring the mandate FHE Cup underlined this key Adam Scott Gary McGrath and our for change is always delivered with deliverable for our association. newest elected Board member the sport’s long term interests and Engagements with and Narelle Finch, thank you for sustainability at heart. I would like to participation from Japan, continued vision and commitment thank the Department of Local Singapore and Malaysia helped us to our association and our sport. Government, Sport and Cultural deliver what is and what will become Similarly, Hockey WA is blessed Industries and in particular the Hon Asia’s pre-eminent U16 and U18 dual to have a number of committees Mick Murray. His leadership in gender international tournament. whose knowledge of our sport and maintaining control amid the threat With a mandate for growth of the broader community, provide an of change in our home state, which participating nations, the 2020 invaluable resource both to the we serve, was invaluable. He was version has already seen a record organisation’s operational delivery also key in attaining a global number of international teams and also to the Board. To the recognition that hockey in Western expressing their desire to compete. individuals who make up these Australia remains relevant, focused An agreement with the East Java committees a sincere thank you for and agile. This will ensure our vision Institute of Sport in December will the time and commitment you to make hockey more attractive and also see Hockey WA elite coaches afford. affordable to the 21st century visit the region to prepare their lifestyle where people seek flexibility athletes and coaches for the Our success in 2019 is only ever in when, where and how they want Indonesian National Games and will made possible by the dedication of to play ensuring they are see the Indonesian national team the Hockey WA staff. This group of participating in hockey longer. visit Perth in mid 2020 for a high dedicated and passionate performance camp. people commit countless hours to Without the backing, direction and our sport, regardless of the time, support of our key partners, February saw a record crowd at day or location and I extend my hockey in WA would not be the Perth Hockey Stadium as we sincere gratitude to Chief thriving state body we see today. hosted our inaugural FIH Pro League Executive Stu Gilsenan, his The continual and much needed fixture in front of a crowd in excess Executive Team and all the staff who financial and in-kind support in of 4,500 as both the help grow our game in WA. particular of our Major Partner, Kookaburras and Hockeyroos played Healthway, promoting the host to Great Britain. Showcasing Once again, I’d like to close by Smarter than Smoking message, the our facility and equally our unrivalled acknowledging our entire volunteer State Government through DLGSC capability and capacity to deliver family, a true community in every whose support of hockey has been elite international hockey is a sense of the word. Whether you are incredible and a true testament to standard we are proud to lead. We a player, a parent, an umpire or a the shared vision we have. are working closely with Hockey committee member, you should be Australia and various state very proud of the role you play in I would like to extend my gratitude government departments to ensure making our sport the success it is to the Curtin University Vice that Perth becomes the default today. Chancellor, Deborah Terry for her destination for world’s best teams vision and ambition in embracing which will help us to inspire future Garry Fitzpatrick hockey as a key strategic lever for generations of hockey players. President, Hockey WA

5 Chief Executive Officer’s report

The Hockey One League was formally launched in 2019 following a period of Strategic Priorities protracted negotiations and Hockey WA, through its licensing agreement with the League owners, Secure the long term tenure of the HAHPP beyond 2024. launched a re-branded which sees our elite As a Board and an Executive of influence, develop relations with Men’s and Women’s teams government at all levels. compete in a truly national competition. A broadcast partnership with KAYO and Fox Sports has now provided our sport with unprecedented commercial reach and, whilst there is still much work to do, this has well and truly laid the foundations for significant To say that 2019 was a landmark Our representative indoor and uplift and exposure. year for hockey in outdoor state teams also continue to would be an understatement. The perform well on the national stage An organisational restructure during state’s hockey voice was heard loud with some notable performances 2019 saw the realignment of our and clear as we embarked on a as hockey in WA continues to bat internal operations and the significant year of change and above its weight. introduction of resources to drive innovation and strengthened our our Asian engagement ambition. on-field and off-field performances. 2019 saw the FHE Cup back and Already as a sport we are gaining better than ever before with the significant traction highlighted by a With more that 52,000 participants commencement of an MOU signed partnership arrangement with the involved in the sport from our with FHE and a footprint of partici- East Java institute of sport and a introductory products in pating teams from across the Asian continuing dialogue with many of HookIn2Hockey, sub-junior regions representing teams from Ja- the Asian hockey territories. programs, schools and masters, to pan, Malaysia, Singapore and umpire and officials’ development representative teams from Our Board continues to seek and and beyond, our range of programs Victoria and of course our very own drive the highest standards of and activities continue to cater for state academy teams from Western governance and strategic leadership all those who have an avid interest in Australia. We thank the state and I would like to thank President our game. government through the Garry Fitzpatrick and his fellow Department Local Government, directors, not only for their Our sport’s footprint across the state Sport and Cultural Industries for dedication, time and contribution to is ever growing and the interaction their support and we are proud to our sport but equally for their and support of our regional align this competition to the States unwavering support to myself and associations throughout the year Asian Engagement in Sport Strategy. our staff. highlighted the significant inroads The FHE Cup will ultimately become we are making to achieve our Asia’s pre-eminent dual gender U16 I am extremely proud and collective ambitions. I would like to and U18 tournament. grateful for the passion and drive of take this opportunity to thank the my team here in the Hockey WA countless officials, coaches, players, From a governance perspective, office. Their commitment to the administrators and volunteers for 2019 was significant with much of sport, its growth and ongoing their time and dedication. the year centred around a success is testament to the culture structural reform strategy. After and standards they set and drive on In 2019 our major competitions and more than two years of member a daily basis. events continued to flourish with a engagement, I would like to thank number of key headline activities the members of the Linear Model As a sport, we should take great including the Club championships, Rules Committee for their pride in what we have achieved in state country championships and leadership and foresight and 2019 and I very much look forward our various underage carnivals. A equally to the members who to continuing to work progressively huge thank you to all clubs and adopted the new Linear Model and collaboratively with all our key regional associations who competition structure for roll out in stakeholders in 2020 and beyond. committed to participating in these 2020. truly landmark events. Stuart Gilsenan CEO

6 Departmental reports

Talent Development & Asian Engagement

Strategic Priorities

Identifying talent and enabling opportunities for players, coaches, umpires and officials to excel at all levels

Promote the highest standard of play and behaviour

Explore, develop and implement Asian engagement opportunities to enhance Hockey in Western Australia

Hockey WA has implemented a To this end, we have been investing With the National “ succinct plan underpinned by the significant time and resources to High Performance Program” lessons provided from the 2018 ensure our players, coaches and pathway the epitome of our model, High Performance Review and the officials are provided with constant it’s imperative and topically subsequent feedback from all development opportunities contextual that we consider some stakeholders. In short, HWA has within both our existing scope and facts. committed to taking the lead on the broader prospects from our designing and managing a product engagement with National and - WA has finished out of the finals that provides all players, coaches International partners. Primarily in the past three iterations of our and officials with the opportunity to though, HWA is committed to Senior National Championships in develop their skills and knowledge. leading the narrative on effective each gender. This is and innovative best practice unprecedented – the Men have only This product has been branded the development for all of our members missed finals twice in seventy years Hockey WA “Thundersticks and providing meaningful and before, 1990 and 2013; Academy” which provides an practical support in its application at essential transition program for all levels. - WA has produced only two home aspirational athletes, coaches and grown male players selected for officials to gain key knowledge and HWA is also committed to leading a the Olympic Games in the past four skill aspects required to compete model and structure that supports Olympiads since in 2000; effectively at National Junior development of Indoor Hockey and Championship level. In order for this as such has reinvigorated the Indoor - WA has only two members of the imperative component of the Advisory Group. This responsibility 27 strong Hockeyroos squad lead- Hockey WA Development streams across all HWA departments ing into Tokyo after having only one Framework to operate successfully, and we are all dedicated to ensuring member in the Olympic team in we have to actively engage with our a healthy dialogue and productive 2016. key stakeholders to ensure their narrative exists to promote this products are complementary at all potentially exciting component of These facts are both confronting levels. our sport. and challenging!

I’ve spent considerable time and The key outcome measure for Both interpretations should ensure currency engaging with our affiliated performance at this level over the that all of the Hockey community Regional Associations and past 20 years as prescribed by Sport that cares for success both Academies, Metro Clubs and School Australia (previously the Australian individually and collectively should Bodies - both Fee Paying and Sport Commission) for a State band together and work Government - to ensure that the Member Association such as Hockey collaboratively to ensure WA gets HWA Development Model and WA has been the number of back to the pinnacle of hockey in

associated Programs delivered International athletes produced. Australia.

externally are consistent with the Here in WA we hold our State Team strategic direction and tactical performance either just as important expectations of this Department and as this, or arguably, higher. the Board’s Performance Management Committee.

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To this end we have already invested We will continue to roll out coaching The contract and associated significant resources in and development support services conditions of operational delivery re-establishing healthy and such as this to our extensive documentation were executed in productive relationships with our key stakeholder network and hope that Surabaya at the Ministry and High Performance partners Hockey it will be exponentially activated by Hockey WA have begun servicing Australia and WAIS. them. this arrangement after receiving the full funding of $72,000. Both parties have committed to Our final area of responsibility is engaging with a substantially more the newest goal of the Hockey WA Opportunities with Asia will active role in WA hockey from Board. Whilst we are only in the very continue to be actively sourced and junior talent identification through to early stages of the development of developed. At this stage we have coaching development. this strategy, we’ve already achieved dialogue for potential arrangements a significant outcome. With the with Malaysia and Singapore for Our department was able to host a assistance of the DLGSC and prospective touring opportunities. significant Coaching Forum event Indonesian Consulate, Hockey WA late last year in the Eastman Room were able to negotiate and secure a that was broadcast landmark contract with the Govern- Dean Evans internationally with both ment Sporting Department of East General Manager - Talent Develop- and Paul Gaudoin as guest Java (KONI). ment & Asian Engagement. speakers attended by coaches from WA, the Eastern States and The HWA TD&AE Executive visited Asia. Surabaya in late December on the in- vitation of KONI to make an evalua- tion of whether an agreement could be met.

8 department is the enthusiasm from the hockey community to grassroots coach education and Departmental reports upskilling.

In 2019: • 80 new Community Engagement coaches and 208 new Level 1 coaches. • 140 attendees to HWA coach Participation bridging courses, an Australian-first pilot program supported by DLGSC. • New coaching resources freely available for all community members – Core4 coaching, Positions and Play, Small Sided Strategic Priorities Games. Grow participation at all levels within the sport Enthusiastic, qualified and Introduce new participants through new and inclusive markets to hockey educated coaches are at the heart of growing the game – we thank Support and enable Clubs, Associations, & Regions to grow those who have volunteered their time to coaching throughout 2019. Value and celebrate our history and heritage Following on from successful 2018 Ensure our leadership reflects the diversity and inclusion of the community pilots, HWA’s inclusion programs we serve were formalised in 2019. This has included: • Rollout of HWA inclusion program – upskilling of club-based coaches, delivery of integrated It was a year of consolidation for HWA continues to revitalise existing hockey sessions into 12 education the Participation and Member hockey products, and develop new support schools and a showcase Services department, as many of ones, as our participants want more piece for inclusive hockey held the pilot programs from 2018 were variety and flexibility when playing before a H1 fixture at PHS. formalised, promoted and hockey: • Continued support for HA’s extended across WA. Underpinned Indigenous program, with HWA staff by six key strategic deliverables – Our sub-junior carnivals saw 77 assisting in the Pilbara school programs, revitalised teams compete in small-sided delivery throughout 2019. hockey products, association/club games, making new friends and • Inaugural state member of Pride in support, coaching education, developing skills. Sport, providing resourcing for clubs inclusion programs and member and associations. services – the department • Support for club-based Walking continues to make significant Hockey and Fast 5s. A new focus area for the strides in growing, sustaining and • Grassroots introductory programs department, Member Services, has developing hockey. for indoor hockey • An extremely successful been well received by the hockey community. HWA’s schools programs continued introduction of an U12 development • Implementation of HWA’s to grow in both the metropolitan program in alignment with SSWA volunteer support framework, and regional areas. A snapshot of and the Talent Development culminating in the first HWA 2019 success includes: department Volunteer of the Year Awards. • National alignment and upskilling • 22,500 unique participants in HWA is committed to providing of staff to provide member HWA-run/supported school hockey quality servicing, governance and protection across WA. programs, a 44% increase on 2018 growth to our 27 regional • Ensuring a state-wide alignment • 762 sporting school sessions de- associations and 160 regional clubs. of new child protection policies. livered across WA with more than 2019 saw: 6000 participants • Regional and club support, We thank all registrars and • HWA’s Ambassador Program grew, underpinned by Regional volunteers from across WA with delivering training and Development Officer upskilling, their patience during a difficult year education to more than 160 primary totalling more than $150,000 in with the national registration /secondary teachers. services from HWA to its regional platform. The national transition to • Three ‘Stick With It’ (HWA’s own associations. RevoSPORT in 2020, with a proven teacher professional development • The inaugural Hockey for Health track record of success, will be days), were held at PHS and in the competition, rewarding regional as- welcome news. regions sociations for adopting healthy

habits on and off the field. I thank the Participation and Late in 2019, HWA formalised Member Services team for their metropolitan school zones, In 2020, two HWA staff will be commitment, passion and expertise empowering clubs of all sizes to employed in the regions for the first in delivering the above. They have develop positive and lasting time (South West and Mid West). spent countless hours, both in the relationships with their local schools. We look forward to working with office and travelling the breadth of We look forward to continuing to all of our regional associations and WA, to grow and support the game formalise these clubs across WA to grow and sustain of hockey. relationships hand-in-hand with hockey. clubs in 2020. Ryan Lenegan A burgeoning aspect of the 9 Participation and Member Services General Manager – Participation Departmental reports

Competition and Events

Strategic Priorities

Deliver competitions that are valued by players, coaches, volunteers, and officials to enable them to reach their full potential

We continue to remain These numbers reflect that an We continued to improve our strategically focused and increasing number of our clubs and regional delivery with three committed to implementing the key players are registering through the regional rounds, in Narrogin, strategies to continuously portal accurately, it also suggests Busselton and Bunbury. We again enhance performance, innovate in that Clubs were running quite thinly contributed significantly to the our competition and event delivery in 2018, nominating more teams and OAHC Indigenous match, and in and maximise our Asian spreading their player base across collaboration with the engagement. As a department we these teams. A possible response Participation department and still have a continued focus to ensure to this was that in 2019, clubs took a very aspirant to deliver a complete good governance, increased and more solidified approach, Indigenous round. inclusive participation nominating fewer teams, and opportunities and a focus on spreading their player-base more Umpire training has been ongoing financial sustainability for our evenly across the teams they throughout the year. Quite a member Clubs. nominated, particularly in Seniors number of informal workshops and where there was a focus on formal courses were held that were 2019 commenced with a strong providing teams with the best associated with our junior and focus to design the guiding chance to earn the desired place senior memberships. A number of principles and rule set to in the transition to the 2020 Linear regional associations have expanded effectively deliver the new Linear Model. the scope of opportunities to Club Model. Continuing with operations events, Underage championships as per the previous year, the Our Junior Competitions Advisory and within the Regional Servicing Linear Model Rules Committee Group (JCAG) continue to support Plan framework. (LMRC) worked tirelessly to our grading carnival and junior develop the Senior Turf League competition framework, by State-wide, 2019 had a total of 110 Rules. The culmination of this ensuring the highest level of accreditations; 62 Community considerable body of work delivered integrity with grading, and that the Umpire, 47 Level 1 Umpire and 1 a unanimous vote to adopt the rules competition rules are applied fairly Umpire Coach. at the December General meeting. and appropriately, in respect of Thank you to the LMRC members player permits. Hockey WA and Clubs have worked whose continued advice and diligently looking for new potential guidance has allowed this In collaboration with our live stream umpires. A number of Premier One transformation to come to partner, we had a total number of 35 players have begun to get involved completion. Premier 1 matches which were live in umpiring; mainly Melville Hock- streamed from Perth Hockey ey Club who have these players tak- Across our suite of competitions, Stadium at Curtin University. We ing on the role. Several former and we continue to see similar numbers continue to review our live current National squad players have of teams across our grades. Whilst streaming product and are receptive also taken up umpiring. overall we dropped 8 teams, we did to input regarding making key There was an influx of Club stalwart take a 6-team increase across our decisions about equipment, officials who came forward this year. Masters’ grades. streaming solutions and platforms As Hockey WA looks to recruit and and how we can continue to reward individuals who are In terms of our member registrations generate revenues for our sporting interested in hockey, the focus is on our juniors grew from 5670 to 6050 events and Clubs. those who are established and can and our Seniors and Masters grew commit to attending our events. from 5945 to 7009. 10 Departmental reports

The Junior Elite Umpiring Program Match Attendance: The event team focused on remains steady in growth. In enhancing all facets of event order to grow the program, and to 29 September delivery; recruitment of top deliver the next upcoming crop of Hockey Club officials, mixed zone areas for graduating junior umpires to our Attendance - 1,154 player and coach interviews, senior competition pathways, we will hospitality, online match reporting, need to ensure there is a 12 October passionate and knowledgeable suitable ratio of willing and available Canberra Chill volunteers, event administration umpire coaches. Attendance - 1,300 and fan engagement.

It was an important year for Hockey 26 October As part of DLGSC’s Asian Sport WA umpires and technical officials NSW Pride Strategy Hockey WA were on both the National and Attendance - 1,207 successful in securing funding for International stages. There was 2019/2020 to enhance, amongst representation at many major FIH Total Attendance - 3,661 other things: increased events, including the inaugural FIH engagement and participation with Pro League. Our national Exciting rule modifications and a new Asian nations; promotion of representation continues to grow bonus point system, membership Hockey WA and WAIS programmes with multiple officials attending offerings, match day activations through Athlete Development underage and open age events. and sports presentations have Clinics and Coach Development provided us the opportunity to Forums; explore reciprocal hosting Following on from the final showcase our game like never and event opportunities; Welcome in 2018, before and have provided our fans Reception function, including the 2019 League would be delivered the opportunity to engage with our Welcome to Country; and increased until the “Hockey One” brand. The very best players, in their very own media exposure through live stream new league backed by Kellogg’s backyard. broadcast. Sultana Bran, Westfund and broadcast partner Kayo Sports, was Our final event of the year was the It is our aim to continue to build the delivered from 29 September to 16 F-H-E Cup. For the first time in its F-H-E Cup and position it rightly as November. 12 years of delivery, F-H-E Cup Asia’s pre-eminent tournament for

formally partnered with Hockey youth players. The League introduced Ticketek as WA. the ticketing partner, which provided Shayley McGurk-Davy the ability for greater market General Manager – Competitions & interaction and leverage. In our Events inaugural year we had 303 Perth Thundersticks members.

11 Departmental reports Upgrading PHS 1 to FIH Global Requirements will guarantee Perth’s capability to host international and top-level national competition. Prior to the upgrade Perth Hockey Stadium held a ‘National’ certification. The selection of the Polytan – ‘Poligras Tokyo GT hockey’ Facilities and Infrastructure and the re-profiling of the playing surface means that Hockey in Perth will be played on an FIH Global standard surface. Strategic Priorities Build a high performing workforce and a culture of achievement The status of PHS as a major hockey venue in the state was Create a World Class Centre of Excellence at Perth Hockey Stadium apparent, during the year the venue successfully hosted the Secure International and innovative events at Perth Hockey Stadium following major events:

Design, promote and maintain a sustainable strategic infrastructure plan for • 2 x Pro League fixture v Great Hockey in WA Britain • The Kookaburras hosted India for Ensure risk is managed through the implementation of strong governance a three-match series systems and administration • The men’s and women’s Country Championships were again part of Build capacity of our sport through partnerships to maximise output of our the calendar key facility assets • The inaugural year of ‘Hockey One’ saw the Thundersticks (men and women) play three home Venues and infrastructure successful when there have been fixtures continue to be important for both significant contributions by a range • The Hockeyroos also played two Hockey WA and our constituent of stakeholders. The effort by the Olympic Qualifiers against Russia. clubs and associations. The Melville Hockey Club to engage with growing demand and expectations and embrace the advice of a broad Late in the year there was the very upon turf facilities and their range of stakeholders as well as util- exciting FHE cup which saw under operators is a key issue facing our ising their own expertise is a good 16 and under 18 players from Malay- sport. During 2019 Hockey venues example of how projects can be sia, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Japan have continued to receive brought together. and Victoria compete against teams significant support from key from WA. stakeholders such as clubs, schools Late in the year the Board of and both local and state Hockey WA were able to decide The clear focus for Hockey WA from government. about the replacement of the turf 2019 forwards is the review of the on Perth Hockey Stadium No. 1 Pitch Strategic Facilities Plan, the During 2019 we welcomed the (PHS 1). The Board elected to document initially authored in 2008, addition of two new turf facilities ensure that PHS 1 was developed to for the period 2008 to 2025, during at Lakelands and Northam. These the highest standard, the FIH Quality the year the review and realignment new facilities will make a significant Programme for Hockey Turf includes of this document inaugurated. The contribution to the development of the certification of hockey fields. Strategic Facilities Plan is of Hockey in the southern corridor of Certification includes a paramount importance to Hockey Perth and the Avon Valley. comprehensive series of quality WA currently, it provides the Board control checks to ensure the and our stakeholders with a Also in 2019, several new turf installed Hockey Turf product is the roadmap for the development of projects continued to evolve with same as the FIH Approved Product. hockey facilities throughout the clubs taking some innovative State. With a number of clubs approaches to how venues may be FIH certify hockey fields in four currently in the planning phase for delivered. Venues that cater for different categories: new venues it is important that training and lower grade match play as the State Sporting Association only are innovative options that are 1. Global Elite: non-filled Hockey WA can provide an informed currently being explored by clubs. water-based surfaces that are position. primarily used for FIH World Level Several clubs were successful with International Competitions Thanks goes to sponsors, staff and State and Federal Grants during the 2. Global: non-filled water-based volunteers who dedicated many year, with The City of Cockburn and surfaces that are primarily used for hours over the year to ensure that the Shire of Bruce Rock being lower level international and top the quality of the product Hockey successful with programs to improve level national competitions WA delivers continues to improve. their lighting. Change room 3. National: normally sand dressed, upgrades were well supported by or sand filled surfaces designed Perth Hockey Stadium will strive to the State Government with primarily for hockey. This category offer high quality facilities to service enhanced facilities for players at of surface is normally used for lower the needs of the Hockey community. Melville Hockey Club and Lilac Hill. level national, regional and club play. 4. Multi-Sport: surfaces designed for Graeme Hall These grant applications take several sports and on which basic General Manager – Business considerable time and are only community and development level Operations hockey can be played. 12 Committee reports

Masters

I acknowledge and congratulate all Significant changes were made to WAMHC will distribute any findings Committee Members for their the Masters competitions for the and recommendations to clubs for enormous enthusiasm, energy and 2019 season. These changes comment as part of a consultation significant contributions included: period prior to any implementation throughout the year. of change that might be indicated • Sharing of mid-week competition by the results of the survey. Three members of the current nights (Monday and Wednesday) Committee Keith Gilbride, Scott between Men and Women The following WA hockey stalwarts Macdonald and Peter Connolly have • Changes to the automatic age were recognised at the National each completed their elected 3 year dispensation rules for almost all age Championships in the Gold Coast term. Scott Macdonald retires and groups with awards for Outstanding offers himself for re-election to the • FIH and HA required a mandatory Contributions to Women’s Masters committee to be held at the 2019 move to playing games in 17.5 Hockey in WA Annual Meeting. Keith Gilbride and minute quarters rather than 35 Peter Connolly have decided to minute halves. Karen Allen retire from the committee. Anita Duckworth A survey will be sent to Hockey WA Robyn Himbeck As the Charter specifies, the registered players from the age of Wendy Quint Committee has significant advisory 30 and up early in the 2020 season. Helen Rule and operational responsibilities. In The content will be similar to the its advisory capacity, the Committee survey conducted in 2017 so that the Congratulations to each of you, provides advice to Hockey WA effect of these changes and worthy recipients all. I would like to management and staff on a wide other potential areas of interest or thank you for your many years of range of local competition issues concern for the local Masters excellent service to WA Masters and policies, and the development of playing group can be collected and Hockey. The WA Masters Hockey Masters Hockey for the hockey analysed. It was originally intended Committee would also like to community. Its operational that this survey would be distributed congratulate Janese McDougall who responsibilities encompass the at the end of the 2019 season, was awarded entry into the Green selection of Coaches, Managers and however, technical issues and and Gold Club at this year’s National Players to participate in the changes at Hockey WA meant that Championships on the Gold Coast. annual Australian Masters Champi- achieving this goal was not feasible. onships, (this year held in Bunbury/ The Gold Coast hosted the 2019 Busselton, W.A. for the Men’s Teams Using lessons learned from the 2017 Women’s Australian Masters and The Gold Coast, Queensland survey, WAMHC will notify clubs well Championships. Seven teams from for the Women’s Teams) and the sig- in advance, a minimum of several the Over 35 through to the Over 65 nificant associated logistical weeks, of the distribution of the divisions were entered in the arrangements in sending 18 teams to survey. Championships. the Championships. 13

Departmental reports

The WA results were Over 35, Finally WAMHC would like to say a Significant changes in the Bronze Medal; Over 40, 5th ; Over huge thank you and congratulations committee structure are likely into 45, 4th; Over 50, 5th; Over 55, to the Coaches, Managers, Selectors 2020 with the retirement of Keith Bronze Medal; Over 60, 5th; Over 65, and sports health professionals who Gilbride, a long time stalwart of the Silver Medal. helped players to successfully and committee whose contribution in all enjoyably tour while delivering these areas will be missed. Keith has for Bunbury/Busselton hosted the 2019 excellent results. many years been the driving force Men’s Australian Masters behind the Masters Men’s State Championships with WA Masters The Committee makes a significant Teams and a strong advocate for Hockey fielding 11 teams from Over contribution to the development of more transparent selection 35 through to Over 75 divisions. Masters Hockey in WA to meet the processes and governance. Results for the Championships were needs of participants. This work is Over 35, Gold Medal; Over 40, undertaken with volunteers. My own retirement from the Silver Medal; Over 45, Gold Medal; committee will see a change in Over 50 Division 1, Gold Medal; Over The committee could not deliver leadership which will 50 Division 2, Silver Medal; Over 55 these results without the support of undoubtedly bring a change in the Division 1, Bronze Medal; Over 55 Hockey WA and I would like to focus of the committee. WAMHC Division 2, Silver Medal; Over 60, acknowledge and thank the Hockey will elect the new Chair from their Silver Medal; Over 65, Bronze Medal; WA Board, CEO Stuart Gilsenan and peers at the first committee meeting Over 70, 4th; Over 75, Silver Medal. the staff of Hockey WA for their of 2020. considerable assistance throughout The performance of the WA Masters the year. WAMHC would I have no doubt that WAMHC will Hockey Men’s Teams in 2019 particularly like to thank Jason continue to have a strategic focus continues to demonstrate our Butcher who during the year on the creation and nourishment of ability to perform above conducted a coaching clinic for all an environment and culture which expectations for the size of our WA Masters Coaches, continues to increase the number of player base and shows the strength attended by 10 coaches, and a players and to improve the of our local competition, our question and answer session which experience for all of those players Selection Policies and Procedures was very well received. participating in the game of hockey and team preparation. The WA at all levels. Masters Hockey Women’s teams The Committee has been very stable results were lower than the very high throughout 2019, operating with a In closing it has been a privilege to standard that they normally achieve. complete committee of 10. The serve on the WA Masters Committee We believe this is due to an appointments made at the 2018 since 2012 and as Chairman for the unusually low number of players General Meeting maintained or past 3 years. I wish all of you every offering themselves for selection and increased the diversity of success in 2020. teams going away under-strength. participation in committee decisions The WAMHC are looking into why by geographic location, age and Peter Connolly this was the case and at ways to club affiliation while strengthening Chairman, WA Masters Hockey rectify the situation so that WA can the skill set of the committee. Committee return to the strong finish at next year’s tournament that we normally achieve.

14 WAIS program reviews

WAIS men

2019 was a busy year for the WAIS The team consisted of twelve The final International event for the Men’s Hockey Program Athletes. debutants, who placed 3rd in the Kookaburras was for the Oceania There were several key highlights overall standings after losing only 1 Cup in Rockhampton, Queensland to throughout the year by our athletes game for the tournament. The team gain qualification for the 2020 Nationally as well as Internationally success within the tournament Tokyo Olympics. They would go on in both junior and senior reflected in some individual to play New Zealand in a 3 match competitions. accolades. James Collins, Tom series, winning two games and Harvie, Christian Starkie and Alistair drawing one to earn their spot at With multiple opportunities to Murray were all elevated into the the impress in 2018, Liam Flynn National Junior Squad. Olympics. Now that qualification has started the year with another strong Also rewarded for his consistancy been gained, , Trent performance at the National Junior throughout the tournament, West Mitton, , and Camp. This was clearly recognised Australia’s U21 Captain Brayden King will all be by National Selectors who elevated was named Player of the pressing their claims to be part of Liam into the National Development Tournament. the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Squad. The FIH Pro-League dominated the The Hockey Australia, WAIS and The Australian U21’s team was International calendar for the first Hockey WA collaboration is now invited to participate in the 8 half of the year. It commenced in working closely together to provide Nations tour of Spain, which was January and concluded in late June a well-aligned pathway and pipeline held in Madrid. For the five WAIS with all WAIS IASP athletes for our future developing athletes. Athletes that were selected, being participating throughout the League With this development of West able to compete against European games. The Kookaburras would win Australian athletes at the forefront, Junior Teams from Germany, the inaugural event with a 3-2 win Western Australia will be well Netherlands, Belgium and Spain over current World Cup holders positioned for both team and provided a great opportunity to Belgium. Two individual accolades individual success in and beyond develop skills. Highlighted was the were awarded to West Australian 2020. performance of Christian Starkie athletes post-tournament. Tyler who was named Goal Keeper of the Lovell for Goal Keeper of the Grand Chris O’Reilly Tournament. Final and Co-Captain of the Kookaburras Aran Zalewski as Player The West Australian U21 team of the League. travelled to Lismore to compete for the National Title.

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This program provides the chance to WAIS Women train full time in the WAIS program helping each athlete to develop their skill and physical potential alongside the scholarship athletes. In national competition the Perth 2019 saw the launch of the Shanea Tonkin was elevated to join Thundersticks played in the inaugural FIH Pro League. A new Candyce Peacock, Aleisha Power inaugural Hockey One competition concept for international hockey and Penny Squibb in the National in October and November. The team that saw the top teams in the world Development Squad for 2020. These had wins over Canberra, New South in more regular competition in a athletes will be exposed to Wales and Adelaide with losses to home and away format. Georgia opportunities to train with the Melbourne and Brisbane. A loss on Wilson made her return to Hockeyroos during the Olympic year, the final weekend away to international hockey following her as well as the potential for Tasmania meant the team fell just knee surgery and Penny Squibb international competition as short on qualifying for the semi-final added to her debut performance Hockey Australia aim to series. The WA U21 team defeated from the end of 2018. provide these developing athletes to claim the bronze the chance to improve their game medal on the final day of Both players made appearances for against a new level of competition. competition in Lismore, NSW. The Australia throughout the team played a very good season. Australia progressed Following a strong national U21 tournament, narrowly losing to through to the final courtesy of their Championship Sara Foster was Victoria in their semi-final the penalty shootout win over selected to the National Junior previous day, 1-2. Argentina in their semi-final. After Squad. Sara joins Pippa Morgan, playing a 2-2 draw with the Renee Rockliff, Annie Gibbs and WA U18’s finished 5th in Netherlands in the final, the Jolie Sertorio in the junior squad for after defeating the ACT in their April Hockeyroos settled for second place 2020. All of these girls have been tournament. All teams are looking after a 3-4 shootout defeat. selected for two different forward to the competition international competitions in late opportunities in 2020 and the Georgia Wilson played a role in 2019 and early 2020. prospect of improving their final securing Australia’s path to Tokyo placings from 2019. 2020 following a two-match series Firstly Pippa, Sara and Jolie were with Russia, played in Perth in selected to play a tri-series event 2020 provides high level November. After a challenging that included India and New international competition for both opening match Australia were able Zealand. This event was held in senior and junior athletes. The Pro to exert their authority in the second Canberra in December. In February, League will lead neatly into the fixture and were comfortable in the Renee and Annie will play a Olympic Games that start in July. final stages of qualification. four-test series against Japan at the Junior and development athletes same venue. will have chances to play against In relation to the development international opponents either side pathway of WA athletes it was a In addition to this WAIS continues to of the Tokyo games. This will successful year of progression for provide development provide a great chance to improve many of the WAIS scholarship opportunities to young athletes that their game play and search for program athletes. Karri Somerville are recognized through opportunities to join Georgia and was selected into the National selection in the Hockey Australia Karri in the senior squad following Senior Squad following her strong Futures Program. In 2019 Sarah Tokyo. performances during Hockey One. Byrnes, Ciara Faichney, Caitlin

Georgia Wilson retained her position Cooper, Jade Vanderzwan and Brit in the squad for the Olympic year. De Silva all took part in the WAIS Jeremy Davy Unfortunately Penny Squibb was not Training Agreement program. able to retain her spot following an extended period of injury in 2019.

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Fairest and Best Player - Men’s First Division Competition

1976 1992 2007 Steve Hayward - University of WA Paul Lewis - North Coast Raiders Darryl McCormick - Fremantle 1977 1993 2008 David Bell - Old Aquinians Peter Hazlehurst - Westside Wolves Phil Marshall - Fremantle 1978 1994 2009 David Bell - Fremantle Paul Armitage - Westside Wolves Craig Boyne - YMCA Coastal City 1979 Matthew Wells - Modernians Brent Dancer - WASPs David Bell - Fremantle 1995 - Westside Wolves 1980 Graham Reid - Vic Park Panthers 2010 - University of WA 1996 - WASPs 1981 Graham Reid - Vic Park Panthers Greg Reece - Hale Michael Nobbs - Suburban Nedlands Lee Bodimeade - WASPs 2011 1982 1997 Phil Hubert - Vic Park Panthers Steve Hayward - Fremantle Matthew Wells - Modernians 2012 1983 1998 Ian Burcher - Vic Park Panthers Craig Davies - Fremantle Graham Reid - Vic Park Panthers - Vic Park Panthers 1984 1999 2013 Geoff Bott - YMCA Perth Ian Wishart - YMCA Coastal City Aran Zalewski - Old Aquinians 1985 2000 2014 Terry Leece - Fremantle Ian Wishart - YMCA Coastal City Tom Wickham - University of WA 1986 2001 2015 David Bell - Old Aquinians Paul Armitage - Westside Wolves Chris Bausor - University of WA 1987 2002 2016 John Bestall - Trinity Tom Kavanagh - Hale Chris Bausor - University of WA 1988 2003 2017 Bryan Zekulich - WASPs Andrew Smith - Hale Casey Hammond - Curtin university 1989 2004 2018 Warren Birmingham - Fremantle David Hennessy - WASPs Ian Smyth - Old Aquinians 1990 2005 2019 Michael Nobbs - University of WA Alistair Park - Westside Wolves Tim Geers - Melville 1991 2006 Geoff Bott - YMCA Perth Phil Hulbert - Vic Park Panthers

18 Charlesworth Medal

Fairest and Best Player - Women’s First Division Competition

1988 2004 Kerri Richards - Westside Wolves Shayni Buswell - University of WA 1989 2005 Rechelle Hawkes - North Coast Raiders Kim Walker - Curtin Trinity Pirates 1990 2006 Liane Tooth - Westside Wolves Shayni Buswell - University of WA 1991 2007 Rechelle Hawkes - North Coast Raiders - Westside Wolves 1992 2008 Lee Capes - Curtin Trinity Pirates Shayni Nelson (nee Buswell) - University 1993 of WA Nicole Dalby - South Perth 2009 1994 Lisa Eglington - Westside Wolves Michelle Hager - Curtin Trinity Pirates 2010 1995 - Curtin Trinity Pirates Lisa Powell - Westside Wolves 2011 1996 Airlie Ogilvie - WASPs Sarah Booth - Westside Wolves 2012 1997 Shelly Liddelow - University of WA Rechelle Hawkes - North Coast Raiders 2013 1998 Kate Denning - Curtin Trinity Pirates Michelle Andrews - North Coast Raiders 2014 1999 Georgia Wilson - Victoria Park Liane Tooth - Westside Wolves 2015 2000 Jacqui Day - North Coast Raiders Kim Walker - University of WA 2016 2001 Jacqui Day - North Coast Raiders Nicole Dalby - South Perth 2017 2002 - Hale Simone Wallington - YMCA Coastal 2018 2003 Madonna Blyth - Hale Nicole Dalby - South Perth 2019 Rachel Frusher - Victoria Park

19 2019 Premier One Division Winners

Wesley South Perth Hockey Club - Men’s First Division Competition

Westside Wolves Hockey Club - Women’s First Division Competition

20 Trophies

Byrne & Judge Perpetual Trophy Kyle Rutter Perpetual Trophy

Awarded to the club with three or more senior Awarded to the club with three or more junior teams with the highest percentage of points teams with the highest percentage of points gained for the season. The result is determined gained for the season. The result is determined by number of points scored, divided by the by number of points scored, divided by the number of points overall. number of points overall.

Donated by Mr Byrne and Mr Judge of the Donated by the Rutter family in memory of Kyle Continental Hotel, Claremont. Rutter.

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