Hockey Annual Report 2017 Page 1 Vision Statement To lead and grow hockey in Queensland.

Mission Statement To lead the growth of hockey in Queensland through innovative programs, strong brand awareness, diversifying the game and building a commercial base.

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 2 CONTENTS

The Board and HQ Staff 4

2017 Officials 4

President’s Report 5

CEO’s Report 6

Remote Indigenous Hockey Program 8

2017 Media Highlights 9

Operating Committees Report 11

2017 Records 16

Blades Report 23

Scorchers Report 24

State Team and Placings 25

National Selections 32

International Appointments 34

2016 Hockey Qld Awards 36

Financials 37

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 3 THE BOARD AND HQ OFFICIALS AND HQ STAFF ASSOCIATIONS Patron Board Sub-Committees His Excellency the Governor of Queensland Finance and Risk Management Paul de Jersey AC Paul Mantell (Chair), Louisa Begley, Graham Astbury, Selva Thambiaiyah President Mr Steven Stewart Integrity Committee Ian Thompson (Chair), Mark Carkeet, Kate West, Vice President Louisa Begley, Lammon Ms Tara Diamond Judiciary Panel Finance Director John Giles, Linda Hunter, Joseph Rudolph Mr Paul Mantell Affiliated Associations and Kindred Organisations

Board of Directors Affiliated Associations Atherton, Women, Brisbane Men, Bundaberg, Term Starts Term Ends Cairns, Gladstone, Gold Coast, Gympie, Hervey Bay, Mr Steven Stewart March 2016 March 2019 Ipswich, Mackay, Maryborough, Mount Isa, Redlands, Ms Tara Diamond March 2016 May 2018 Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville, Ms Patricia Hansen Nov 2014 May 2020 Tweed Border, Warwick Mr Darren Cavanagh May 2017 May 2020 Ms Victoria Carthew May 2017 May 2020 Kindred Associations Qld Primary Schools, Qld Secondary Schools, Mr Colin Murphy May 2016 May 2018 Rockhampton Indoor Mr Graham Astbury March 2016 May 2019 Mr Paul Mantell May 2017 May 2018 Operating Committees High Performance Advisory Group Staff Greg Richards (Chair), Louisa Begley, Matthew Wells, Administration Lee Bodimeade, Barry Vohland, Jan Hadfield Louisa Begley, Chief Executive Officer Technical Operating Committee Sue McLatchey, Manager - Hockey Operations Joanne Greensill (Chair), Brent Brown, Barry Vohland, Program Manager - Talent Pathway Bernadette Gotting, Linda Hunter, Cheryl Kann, Margaret Dilger, Inclusive Programs Vicki Warren, Sonya Fisher, Michael Wiemers, Caitlin Sippel, Program Manager - Competitions Ronda Nix OAM, Lyn Thomas Selva Thambiaiyah, Finance Manager Umpiring Tracey Harbourne, Manager (State Teams) Lyn Hill (Chair), Julie Ashton-Lucy, Steve Rogers, Philippa Watson, Administration Officer Ben de Young, Adam Kearns Matthew Wells, HQ High Performance (Men) Lee Bodimeade, HQ High Performance (Women) Indoor Advisory Group Des King, HQ High Performance (Women) - resigned Lyn Hill (Chair), Paul Tucker, Graham Taylor, June 2017 Dylan Elliot, Barry Vohland, Jan Walker Women’s Masters Committee Remote & Indigenous Program Linda Hunter (Chair), Di Barrie, Patricia Hansen, Lewis Dexter, Development Officer (RIHP) Myra Reilly, Karin Walduck, Megan Ward Kazzia Lammon, Development Officer (RIHP) Holly Harris, Development Officer (RIHP) Men’s Masters Committee Amber Mutch, Development Officer (RIHP) - resigned Gil Voysey (Chair) State Hockey Centre Auditor Greg Gunner, Facility Manager PKF Lawler Nerieada Gill, Canteen Coordinator Solicitors Shane Bocking, Bookings and Event Coordinator Bradley Rees Hogan - BRH Lawyers McInnes Wilson Lawyers

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 4 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2017 was a year of Blades team 18 of the last 21 seasons, but represented continued high quality from 1998 to 2007 and was a dual Olympian. performances of our representative teams, Hockey Queensland introduced three new awards improvement in our named in honour of three outstanding officials: infrastructure and • The Jan Hadfield Umpiring Excellence Award governance and a presented as Super League to recognize the umpire commitment to engage who has performed consistently at a high standard our hockey community throughout all matches umpired at the Poligras to address social issues. Super League tournament and displays a positive attitude to all aspects of umpiring. Our inaugural As part of the Super award winner was Emily Ogden League event, Hockey • The Heather Scraggs Young Aspiring Umpire Queensland embraced Award presented at the Under 15 Girl’s State the White Ribbon Program which is designed to Championship to Abby Eleison raise awareness and address domestic and family • The Allen Schasser Young Aspiring Umpire violence. As a sport, which has participants of all Award presented at the Under 15 Boy’s State ages and played by both genders, we are uniquely Championship to Hayden Newell positioned to influence our community. I would like to thank everyone who has got behind the program and Our officials had a tremendous year in 2017. We encourage you all to continue to support its values congratulate Jo Greensill who had a very successful and ideals. Hockey Queensland also lent its support year being awarded Hockey Australia’s Female for Brett Forbes’ Family with the #SticksupforBrett Technical Official of the Year, being promoted to campaign. Brett was well known and respected in the Technical Official Category 3 for Outdoor Hockey hockey community but sadly lost his life in the line of and appointed as Technical Officer for the 2018 duty. . We are very fortunate to have someone as talented as Jo chairing our Technical One of the major focuses has been the State Hockey Officiating Committee. Centre, both infrastructure and management, to ensure that the facility remains fit for purpose Congratulations to our Scorchers and Blades for and financially sustainable. Negotiations with another successful AHL placing second after nail biting the Brisbane City Council has seen changes to our finals for both…so close to a hatrick for the Scorchers lease arrangements which will benefit Hockey after successive wins in 2015 and 2016 - great effort! Queensland in the longer term. We have also seen the I would like to recognise Mark Knowles for the honour replacement of Field 2 surface, upgrading of facilities of being named an Ambassador for 2018 Gold Coast in the stadium, replacement of stadium seating and Commonwealth Games and thank Mark and Madonna repainting of much of the venue. We acknowledge Blyth for their ongoing efforts to promote and support the generous support of the State Government’s Get TeamQLD as our Ambassadors. Their influence is Playing Plus initiative which enabled these major shining through with so many of our Queensland teams upgrade works to be undertaken. bringing home the Hockey Australia ‘Play the Whistle’ Governance remains a strategic goal of Hockey Awards and the true TeamQLD spirit both on and off Queensland and has been addressed with the the field. assistance of RSC Solutions. A number of Associations I would also like to recognise and thank all our were able to access RSC Solutions assistance through Operating Committees - Indoor Hockey Advisory grants and depending on the Association a range of Group, High Performance Advisory Group, Technical governance modifications have been undertaken. and Umpire Committees and the Women’s and Men’s To ensure Hockey Queensland’s governance is Masters Committees for their efforts to achieve also consistent with recommended good practice, significant growth in our sport and provide clear the Board began the process of reviewing Hockey pathways for our players, coaches and officials Queensland’s constitution and governance model. and continue to ensure our competition program is 2017 has seen many highlights and achievements implemented professionally. to celebrate. I would like to congratulate Jan ‘PB’ The successes of the year could not be achieved Hadfield on receiving the QSport Service to Sport without the commitment of our workforce, both Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to volunteer and employed. Our strength is our people hockey from international to club level as an official, and I would like to thank them all for their efforts. coach and player. Hockey Queensland acknowledges Troy Elder, who announced his retirement from AHL this year. Troy has not only been a champion for Steve Stewart - President hockey in Queensland – competing in the Queensland Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 5 CEO’S REPORT

“Growth through innovative traditional and non- traditional hockey programs, sustained through governance and cultural reform.”

This statement sums up the strategic intent for Hockey Queensland as we begin the first year of the new three year strategic plan cycle. In developing the plan for the period 2017-2019, a considerable amount of time was dedicated to reviewing the “state of play” of Key Strategic Area – Development our sport. Like most sports, increasing participation numbers is one of the key drivers for creating a • Developed the new Open’s Championship (Premier sustainable, successful sport environment and although League and State League) as part of “Festival of this may be obvious, the challenge is addressing the Hockey” needs of future participants in our sport through • Implemented a framework to retain 18-23 year the provision of flexible payment options, shorter olds in talent pathway programs or modified competition formats, game options that include a greater emphasis on the social elements and • Delivered two regional U16 programs quality competition environments. • Implemented Association Development Plans and The new Strategic Plan has four pillars: Grant Funds 1. Growth – which includes growth in participation • Commenced the Governance reform program and growth in workforce (volunteers and paid) • Developed Child Safety, Integrity and Financial 2. Development – which includes player, coach and Management policies officials pathway programs and members and club Key Strategic Area – Strategic Partnerships engagement in governance initiatives • Engaged with School Sports and the Education 3. Strategic Partnerships – which includes a focus on Department to progress MoU for hockey in schools identifying and securing partnerships to support participation initiatives and partnerships that • Continued to work with Hockey Australia to achieve economic advantages to the hockey develop activities that address recruitment, retention and social formats of hockey 4. Innovation and Culture – ensuring a focus on an inclusive and value-driven culture and the creation Key Strategic Area – Innovation and Culture of supportive environment that encourages • Implemented the Representative Team Culture - innovative thinking and action. TEAMQLD Below is a summary of the highlights and achievements • Reviewed financial cost centres and identify made in each of our four key program areas during potential cost savings or efficiencies 2017: • Finalised the State Hockey Lease arrangements Key Strategic Area - Growth with BCC • The development of a comprehensive Marketing There were two other notable achievements in 2017 Plan for 2017 which includes the new TVC for the that deserve recognition. The first was the Women Play Hockey recruitment campaign in Sport Leadership workshop that was facilitated by • Piloted social competition for 14-17 year olds in 3 Hockey Queensland in November. 25 fantastic women settings from across our hockey community around the state came together to share ideas and inspirations for • Coordinated a workshop for Associations focused growing our sport. The outcomes from the workshop on developing actions to increase the retention identified the keys to success: adopting a COLLECTIVE rates for participation approach, continuing the CONVERSATION and • Engaged 30 private providers to deliver schools, maintaining a CLIENT focus. These women became the clubs or social programs champions for change and I look forward to continuing to work with them to implement the innovative ideas • Participation numbers for hockey in Queensland that will no doubt shape our sport in the future. increased by 4%, totaling over 19,000 participants

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 6 The second to celebrate is the inclusion I would like to acknowledge our sponsors, partners, of a number of our high performance athletes debuting Queensland State Government, Australian Government in the National Senior Squad or National Development Prime Minister and Cabinet, PCYC and QAS. We Squad in 2017. Congratulations to , appreciate their involvement in our sport which Corey Weyer and Tim Howard who were named in the continues to enable Hockey Queensland to take large National Senior Squad and Ambrosia Malone, Robert Bell steps in bringing its vision to reality. and Hugh Pembroke who were named in the National Hockey Queensland has a fantastic team of staff, who Development Squad. Hockey Queensland is very proud have all contributed to the successful achievement of their achievement and looks forward to sharing their of outcomes over the past year. To every staff future successes in the international arena. member, thank you again for the time, commitment I would like to acknowledge Matt Favier and his staff at and passion you bring to the organisation and your Hockey Australia for their support and leadership and to roles. We have entered a brave new space for our the broader national hockey network for their ongoing sport that will require significant change and you have commitment to achieve a whole of sport environment. all demonstrated the innovative culture needed to Throughout the year, I again visited the majority of implement these changes. member associations and their clubs and I am constantly amazed at the incredible amount of activity that is Louisa Begley, CEO undertaken in our network. Thank you all for the time, contribution and candid conversations we shared. The more we share and keep the conversations happening the more we will collectively achieve. I look forward to continue our partnership to create ways to encourage more people to play hockey. Thank all those volunteers and staff who work in our Associations and clubs for the wonderful and often thankless job you do to keep the sport alive and growing in our communities.

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 7 REMOTE AND INDIGENOUS HOCKEY PROGRAM Hockey Queensland’s Remote and Indigenous Program The ongoing partnership forged with Catholic (RIHP) involves and engages indigenous education in Townsville saw players participate in the communities in interactive training and workshops to local Townsville competition. RIHP is thankful for the better communicate the messages relating to health, support Townsville hockey and its’ clubs have safety and well- being. These communities are provided to enable these players to participate in the connected to and are part of the identified community competition. Holly Harris joined Hockey Queensland participation programs. The Indigenous Mentor Support as a RIHP Development Officer to expand the coach Programs (IMSP) are the platforms from which this is accreditation and mentoring program thus enabling developed and encourages completion of schooling and these players to conduct their own programs in advancing education. The program built on the 2016 the future. RIHP will look to expand into regional success and ‘Goals for Life’ and has expanded the surrounding Townsville. delivery of the hockey program into far reaching Community Actions Plans for regions and communities corners of Queensland. are being produced and as part of Hockey ’ In the North West numerous schools within the Mt Isa commitment to the indigenous program the State wide catchment region were serviced by RIHP Development Reconciliation Action Plan has commenced and will be Officer Hope Philip as well as the outer areas of integrated into future policy and planning. the region - including Doomadgee, Camooweal and The first representative indigenous team competed Dajarra. Coach mentoring and umpire education in the Under 13 State Championships. Players from were integrated into the program and the benefits of around the state met in Gladstone and were coached these features will be seen in future years. Links with by RIHP Development Officer Lewis Dexter & former PCYC’s, communities and Sport and Recreation Development Officer - Amber Mutch. departments were forged to ensure that the program is ongoing and part of the calendar in future planning days. In the South West region RIHP development officers, in partnership with SWIN toured for a 10 day sporting trip to the western towns of Queensland. Late in the year another trip south west delivered hockey to five towns – ten schools and five PCYCs, during a week-long trip in conjunction with PCYC Indigenous Unit over 300 students and parents were exposed to the RIHP. RIHP Ambassador – Kazzia Lammon – presented her story to the Queensland Primary Schools and mentored players on her journey and her strategies to balance sport and education that assisted her to become an elite sportsperson. Our ambassadors were on hand and assisted at the Deadly Sports program and held skills sessions for the Hockey Queensland would like to thank all of our Multicultural Youth Program. partners, communities, local community members and In central Queensland, RIHP Development Officer, stakeholders for their support of the RIHP. We would Lewis Dexter was hard at work organising a multitude also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the of Hookin 2 Hockey programs within schools, distance generous support of the Queensland Government and education centres, PCYCs, as well as facilitating a Australian Government Prime Minister and Cabinet number of Gala days in Murgon and Cherbourg. Department and the investment made to ensure that the program builds sustainable relationships with a whole of community philosophy. These relationships are built on solid foundations and the program will continue to evolve with their continued support.

Margaret Dilger

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 8 MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 9 Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 10 HQ OPERATING COMMITTEES

REPORTSTalent Pathway Program High Performance Advisory Group (HPAG) Some of the initiatives undertaken in 2017 involved: The HPAG have had another very busy year in 2017 with some of the highlights being: • Identifying and developing, through camps, players in the 16 years age group, who historically lose • Review of relevant documents such as Selection interest beyond Under 15 representative level. Policy, Terms of Reference, High Performance and The players at these camps were coached by the Development Plans. Hockey Queensland High Performance Coaches on • A review of the Hockey Queensland’s High the latest techniques for skill development. It also Performance program via a workshop with QAS provided an opportunity for Coaches to attend and representatives in attendance and facilitated by update their knowledge. Murray Richards. • A coaching Conference for all RCD, RDO, State • Appointment of Lee Bodimeade to the High Team Coaches as part of the support and Performance Manager role, and the re appointment development of those coaches. of Matt Wells as the HP Lead Coach. • A High Performance Coach’s Workshop in • High Performance continued appointments of conjunction with Super League with Lee suitably qualified and appropriate people as Qld Bodimeade & Murray Richards as presenters. team Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Managers and • The introduction of an Under 23 program for both Selectors Female and Male athletes (block training) was provide an opportunity for further development The HPAG was formed in 2014 with the key objective to those players moving out of the Under 21 age to facilitate the advice and recommendations from group, and having not yet achieved AHL level. the HPAG to Hockey Queensland on strategic matters pertaining to the talent development pathway, It is important that we continue to support our State competition and development programs in Queensland. Team Coaches with their development, through HPAG currently meets monthly and agendas include a attendance at Nationals by the Hockey Queensland range of matters listed below based on key activities, High Performance Coaches & Talent Pathway Program priorities for the year and specific needs. Manager where ever possible.

• Oversee and provide input into strategic matters Due to the good work of the RCD / RDO network, we relating to competition and development. continued to conduct Level 1 & 2 Coaching Courses throughout the State, which continued to a great • Provide recommendations to the CEO across Talent foundation for all Coaches looking to progress on the Development, High Performance and Competitions Coaching Pathway. including timing of the annual Events Calendar. Another great coach development initiative has been • Opportunities to attract visiting teams and or coaches’ attendance at State Team Trials (U15 and potential development tours and linkages into U18) and the Emerging Player Camps to develop Hockey Australia Player Development initiatives. coaching skills in a competition environment. This • Provide advice on innovations to competition opportunity allowed for coach assessment with formats. feedback provided to coaches who may wish to continue to develop to a representative level. • Establish, implement and review a robust, transparent and timely selection process and Hockey Queensland now ensures Assistant Coaches are development pathway system for players, coaches, appointed to all Queensland Teams from U13 through managers, selectors and officials for HQ teams. to AHL. These roles provide excellent development opportunities in a National Championship environment. • Appoint coaches, managers, selectors and officials based on recommendations from the Operating The Regional Coaching Directors around the State play Committees. an important part in the development of coaches within each centre and do a great job in continuing to • Establish, implement and review the required bring competent coaches through the Queensland policies to ensure alignment with national policies coaching system. and relevance for Queensland. Thank you to all coaches across Queensland for your Greg Richards, Chair commitment and contribution to developing players on their pathway. Barry Vohland, Talent Pathway Program Manager. Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 11 Hockey Queensland Senior Judge Certificate TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPORT Lynda Shiels Toowoomba 2017 proved to be a wonderful year for our Technical Alisa Panzram Toowoomba community in Queensland across education, Angus McKerrow Toowoomba accreditations and appointments. Katrina Prosser Toowoomba Vanda Storie Toowoomba The following technical courses were conducted Colleen Bosel Maryborough during 2017: Hockey Australia Level 1 Judge Hockey Queensland Level 0 Portia Anger Redlands Ipswich Sue Achilles Toowoomba Hockey Australia Level 1 Shelley Beardmore Maryborough Toowoomba, Townsville Rae Chandler Ipswich Janell Chappell Maryborough Hockey Australia Level 2 Pam Low Toowoomba Brisbane Kathleen Rogers Maryborough During 2017, the following people achieved various Vanda Storie Toowoomba accreditations as detailed below: David Stower Toowoomba Kellie Thomas Toowoomba Hockey Queensland Junior Judge Certificate Dino Willox Brisbane Darren Browne Gympie Susanne Lofts Tweed Border Hockey Australia Level 2 Technical Officer Maralynne Newman Tweed Border Lesley Duncan Gold Coast Katherine Llewellyn Tweed Border Lynette Mogg Toowoomba Ross Salmon Tweed Border Dino Willox Brisbane Carol White Tweed Border FIH Level Judy Aitkenhead Gladstone Joanne Greensill Grade 3 Technical Dave Watts Gladstone Robyn Black Gladstone Joanne Greensill, Chair Norm Smith Gladstone Lurlene Ramm Gladstone WOMEN’S MASTERS COMMITTEE REPORT Brooke Addison Redlands Committee: Jay Cumner Sunshine Coast Linda Hunter (Chair), Di Barrie, Patricia Hansen, Dayle Dolken Gold Coast Myra Reilly, Karin Walduck, Megan Ward Abby Eleison Ipswich Hudson Matthews Gold Coast In 2017, Queensland Women’s Masters had a very Hayden Michel Ipswich successful year at Association, State, National and Jamie Mills Gympie International level. Gillian Morris Toowoomba HQ Women’s Masters Committee (HQWMC) has Elisha McMahon Townsville continued to support Associations and Masters Ebony Panzram Toowoomba Players and Officials by sharing important information Emma Reiha Cairns in News Flashes and on our website and Facebook Gabriella Risetto Brisbane page. Association Delegates were able to provide Caitlyn Smith Brisbane feedback to HQWMC at the Annual Delegates’ Meeting Ashley Spry Ipswich at the State Championships in Gympie. Sarah Steinhardt Toowoomba Natalie Walker Ipswich We congratulate Gympie Hockey Association for hosting Michelle Watts Rockhampton an extremely successful State Championship. Following Bradley Walker Ipswich an afternoon of trials for Over 55s, Over 60s and Over Caitlin Wilson Ipswich 65s, forty-five (45) teams competed in six (6) divisions. Kathy Rogers Maryborough The condition of the grass fields and the work of the Kellie Thomas Toowoomba volunteers was outstanding. Julie Staples Maryborough Once again eight (8) teams were selected to represent Michelle Barnes Brisbane Hockey Queensland at the National Championships, Kevin Knight Bundaberg with two (2) teams selected for the Over 55 Debbie Smith Gympie Championship. Our teams were extremely successful Amelia Parker Gympie and were narrowly beaten by NSW in the contest for Naomi Crase Brisbane the Meg Wilson Trophy which is awarded to the Carol Flikweet Gympie Champion State. Our overall medal tally in the seven (7) Championships was 3 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze.

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 12 The following players were identified by Australian Selectors as “Player of the Final” – Shannon Donald Queenslanders at International Masters (35s), Susan Kendall (40s), Karen Slockee (50s) and Trans Tasman – Female Umpires – Whangarei, NZ – May Teresa Kuss (55s). Leading Goal Scorers for their 2017: respective Championships were Rachel Macready and Tracey Hollis, Anne Jones, Sioux Sharpe Kylie O’Donohue (35s) and Cindy Atkinson (50s). Trans Tasman – Male Umpires – Whangarei, NZ – May “Team QLD” was very much in evidence with Hockey 2017: Queensland winning four (4) of the seven (7) Play the Brad Hollis, Chris Leeder, Scott Orth Whistle Awards in the following Championships – Over Hockey Australia Awards 35s, Over 50s, Over 55#2s and Over 60s. Kerryl Chandler – Emerging Umpire for 2017 At the conclusion of the National Championships, National Officiating appointments, in both Indoor and 7 Australian Teams were announced to compete in Outdoor hockey, continue to highlight Queensland as the 2018 International Masters Hockey Association one of the dominant States for Officials being (IMHA) World Cup in Terrassa, Spain. 4 Managers, 3 appointed to National Championships. A list of all Coaches, 35 Players and 14 Shadow Players from QLD National appointments is also included in the Annual were included in this announcement. This was an Report. outstanding achievement. Our Committee recognises the contribution of a HQ Women’s Masters Committee continues to work number of people who were selected in either or both closely with Hockey Queensland staff and all other International and National Tournaments and who also Hockey Queensland Operating Committees (Indoor, take the time to Coach our Umpires at our State Umpire and Technical) to develop policies and Championships and Challenges. processes and to promote Women’s Masters Hockey. Together with our many tireless volunteers, who also Thank you to all who have supported our Teams and attend our State Tournaments, our focus is to continue Championships in 2017. to provide Umpires who attend State Championships Linda Hunter, Chair quality coaching and advice to ensure Queensland continues to perform well and be recognised in all areas of Officiating. UMPIRE COMMITTEE REPORT Again in 2017, HQ had U18 and U15 trials for both Boys Queensland Hockey Umpires continued to be strong and Girls. To ensure these players are given every contenders in both National and International opportunity to perform and develop, our officials also appointments and achieved another successful year of make themselves available to officiate at these trials. Officiating in 2017. In 2017, Umpire coaches attended an Educational The HQ Umpire Committee was appointed in 2017 to Session at the U15 and U18 trials with 3 of our highest 2019. The appointed committee members changed to ranking International Umpires. The topics included: Umpire Committee members - Julie Ashton-Lucy, • Video Clips/Review/Rule Interpretation Discussion Ben de Young, Steve Rogers, Adam Kearns and Lyn Hill with Julie Ashton-Lucy and Steve Rogers as Chair. A sub-committee, primarily for development • Informal chat session with the Umpire Coaches and also joined the group – Bernie Pangrazio, Aaron Gotting Team Coaches who made themselves available to and Allen Schasser. chat during the lunch break. Queenslanders at International Events • Umpiring Fitness / Expectations at National and International level – Why is it important and what Kerryl Chandler – selected to umpire at Hawkes Bay 4 happens at the International level with Adam Nations in Hastings, NZ, April 2017 Kearns Adam Barry – selected to umpire at Indoor Asia Cup in Our Committee suggests all Associations consider Doha, Qatar, April 2017 applying for initiatives such as the Umpire Mentor Steve Rogers – selected to umpire at Sultan Azlan Shah Visits to support local centres pathways and in Ipoh, Malaysia, May 2017 development initiatives. Aleisha Neumann - selected to umpire at the World Supporting your Officials can only improve the quality League Semi Final in Johannesburg , July 2017 and enjoyment of the game, your players and spectators. We encourage all Associations provide the Adam Kearns – selected to umpire at the EuroHockey necessary guidelines for players and spectators to Nations Championships in Amsterdam, July 2017 follow to ensure that our Officials also enjoy the game. Kerryl Chandler – selected to umpire at the Oceania Best wishes for 2018. Cup/In continental 5’s in , October, 2017 Lyn Hill, Chair Umpire Committee 2017 Ben de Young – selected to umpire at the 4 Nations in , November, 2017 Ben de Young – selected to umpire at the World League Final in India, December 2017

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 13 INDOOR HOCKEY ADVISORY GROUP REPORT The Under 15 Boys State Team Challenge was hosted by The Indoor season runs predominately between October Toowoomba for the first time. Their facility provided a and February and therefore across 2017-18. full size pitch and it was great for the players to have this experience. The Under 15 Girls were hosted by Ma- The IHAG was elected in 2017 for a 2 year term. ryborough and as always they provide excellent support Members of the IHAG were Graham Taylor, Jan Walker, to HQ and the STC. Rockhampton hosted the Under 13 Paul Tucker, Dylan Elliott (RCD), Lyn Hill (Chair) and Boys and Girls providing 2 pitches at one venue and it Barry Vohland as the HQ representative. was a massive weekend with increased team numbers in To ensure that the Indoor Hockey game in Queensland both boys and girls. Thank you to these centres. continues to develop, the Group continues to conduct a To achieve successful State Challenges, we recognise our Season Review in February of each year. The review of Host Centres, our Officials – Technical, Umpire Coaches 2017 was facilitated by CEO, Louisa Begley. this was also and Umpires. Additionally we recognise our players, the attended by HQ Operations Manager, Sue McLatchey. Key team Coaches and Managers and the State Selectors. All Actions from the review to take forward were: of these people give up an amazing amount of Volunteer • Open EOI’s for Hosting of State Team Challenges by time to make these events happen and we want you to the end of March to ensure the calendar is set early know you are appreciated. with host centres named. The Indoor State Teams continue to achieve with the • nominations for coach, manager and selectors to be majority of teams in medal matches at the National opened by end of April and close end of May. Festival of Indoor Hockey held in Goulburn, NSW in January. Thanks to the Coaches and Managers of these • Nominations also to include the responsibility of teams for their tireless work in both preparation and coaches to be involved in pre tournament training during the Tournament. and facilitate /organise a training partner for sessions away from their home centre. A list of Officials who represented Indoor at the National Indoor Festival of Hockey are listed in Annual Report, IHAG also prepared an annual budget to HQ that separately and are acknowledged by the IHAG for their incorporates HQ registration fees and fees for attending professionalism and dedication to the sport. a State Team Challenge. This budget must cover all of the costs associated with running a Tournament, 2018 INDOOR WORLD CUP – BERLIN, GERMANY hosting fee, officials and selectors transport and Australian Men and Women’s Teams toured Europe in accommodation, medals etc. January 2018 before reaching Berlin for their Indoor The Group commenced monthly meetings in April 2017 World Cup Campaign. Queensland had representatives recognised that although Indoor is played in both teams. The Men’s team performed extremely October – February, the need for Administration is well with their first appearance in the semi finals. After ongoing to ensure preparation for all events and State a narrow loss to Austria 1-2,(Austria went on the win the teams are considered and actioned. Gold Medal by defeating Germany on shoot outs), the Men played off for the bronze, ending in a 4th place 2017-18 continued to see increased numbers of Teams result. The Women made the quarter finals and finished at State Team Challengers and Centres who have a in 6th place. The highlight was drawing with the permanent arrangement for a centre to hold their German women in the round match 2-2. Germany went competition. All reports have been extremely positive on to win the Gold Medal against the Dutch. and it is exciting to hear of the expansion of the Indoor game. Adam Barry also represented Australia and Queensland at the Indoor World Cup as an Umpire. This was Adam’s Thank you to BIHL who hosted both the Open/U21 & U18 2nd World Cup. A fantastic achievement by Adam. Men and Women Challenges on separate weekends. The initiative of having a prize pool for the Open Men and Lyn Hill, Chair - Indoor Hockey Advisory Group Women’s Challenge was continued and the additional inclusion of Hockey Zone filming both Final days of the Open competitions was a further exciting move forward for Indoor in Queensland with many watching the live streaming with positive comments. The increased number of teams competing in Under-age State Team Challenges will require further separation of tournaments in 2018-19.

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 14 Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 15 2017 RECORDS For a full listing of 2017 State Championship Results and Awards, visit the Hockey Queensland website - www.hockeyqld.com.au

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - OUTDOOR Final Places & Awards SUPER LEAGUE Brisbane (29 April - 1 May 2017) Final Placing Women Men Brisbane Blitz Brisbane Fury South Coast Sharks South Coast Sharks South West Lumberjills Central Mudturtles Northern Storm Wide Bay Thunder Central Mudturtles Northern Storm Wide Bay Thunder South West Lumberjacks AWARDS Women Player of the Series: Kazzia Lammon Player of the Final: Tegan Richards QUEENSLAND FESTIVAL OF HOCKEY Leading Goal Scorer: Savannah Fitzpatrick Gold Coast (30 September - 2 October 2017) Umpires of the Final: Aleisha Neumann, Kerryl Chandler Final Placing and reserve Emily Ogden Women Men Technical Officer of the Final: Sarah Sheppard Tweed Border Gold Coast Men Brisbane Ipswich Player of the Series: Corey Weyer Player of the Final: Robert Bell Gold Coast Tweed Border Leading Goal Scorer: Adam McClelland Toowoomba HQ Invitational Umpires of the Final: Adam Kearns and Aaron Gotting Ipswich Toowoomba and reserve Adrian Cross Gladstone Gladstone Technical Officer of the Final: Sandy Hayes AWARDS Jan Hadfield Umpiring Excellence Award: Emily Ogden Women Technical Official of Tournament: Sarah Sheppard Player of the Tournament: Sara Rogers Player of the Final: Tara Fitzpatrick TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Umpires of the Final: Deb O’Connell, Emily Ogden and Women reserve Caitlin Wilson Tournament Director: Cheryl Kann Technical Officer of the Final: Caitlin Gotting Technical Manager: Ronda Nix Technical Assessor: Lyn Thomas Men Umpire Manager: Irene Clelland Player of the Tournament: Corey Piggin Player of the Final: Zac Profke Men Umpires of the Final: Adrian Cross, Harley Schenk and Tournament Director: Cheryl Kann reserve Chris Ibell Technical Manager: Ronda Nix Technical Officer of the Final: John Luff Technical Assessor: Lyn Thomas Umpire Manager: Allen Schasser TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Tournament Director: Kerry Liebenberg Assistant Tournament Director: Ronda Nix Technical Manager: John Luff Umpire Manager: Cath O’Brien and Stephen Chappell Umpire Coaches: Leonie Young

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 16 Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 17 WOMEN STATE UNDER 18 CHAMPIONSHIPS GIRLS STATE UNDER 15 CHAMPIONSHIPS Tweed Border (25 - 27 June 2017) Ipswich (17 - 20 September 2017) Final Placing Final Placing Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Tweed Border Townsville Gladstone Brisbane 1 Sunshine Coast 1 Toowoomba 2 Brisbane 1 Brisbane 3 Redlands Tweed Border Brisbane 3 Toowoomba 3 Gold Coast Rockhampton Warwick Toowoomba 1 Cairns 2 Redlands

AWARDS AWARDS Player of the Tournament: Casey Dolkens Player of the Tournament: Claire Colwill Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Abbie Eising Player Div 1 Final: Georgina Munroe Player of Div 1 Final: Kendra Fitzpatrick Best Player Div 2: Esther Fleming Best Player Div 2: Krysten Green Best Player Div 3: Nina Gannon Best Player Div 3: Callum-Sanders Rising Star: Rowlande Williams Umpires of the Final Div 1: Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Jordan Bliss Jessica Currie and Kerryl Chandler Umpires of the Final Div 1: Umpires of the Final Div 2: Abbey Eleison and Hudson Matthews Maddy Mogg and Abby Heffernan Umpires of the Final Div 2: Umpires of the Final Div 3: Emma Frey & Helen Kura Dayle Dolkens and Brooke Addison Vicky Spice Most Promising Umpire Award: Umpires of the Final Div 3: Jessica Currie Emma Reiha and Jaimee Shannon Technical Officer of the Div 1 Final: Sarah Sheppard Heather Scraggs Young Aspiring Umpire Award: Technical Officer of the Div 2 Final: Lesley Duncan Abby Eleison Technical Officer of the Div 3 Final: Sarah Sheppard Technical Officer of the Final Div 1: Caitlin Gotting Technical Officer of the Final Div 2: Sarah Sheppard TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Technical Officer of the Final Div 3: John Luff Tournament Director: John Luff Technical Manager: Sarah Sheppard TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Umpire Manager: Julie Ashton-Lucy Tournament Director: Bernadette Gotting Umpire Coaches: Tracey Hollis and Sioux Sharpe Technical Manager: Linda Hunter Umpire Manager: Aleisha Neumann MEN STATE UNDER 18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Umpire Coaches: Kerryl Chandler, Miranda McNamara, Toowoomba (25 - 27 June 2017) Leonie Young and Julie Ashton-Lucy Final Placing BOYS STATE UNDER 15 CHAMPIONSHIPS Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Rockhampton (17 - 20 September 2017) Brisbane 1 Rockhampton Gympie Final Placing Tweed Border Toowoomba 2 Fraser Coast 2 Division 1 Division 2 Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Redlands Brisbane 1 Ipswich AWARDS Toowoomba 1 Bundaberg Player of the Tournament: Josh Bidgood Player Div 1 Final: Owen Smith Cairns 1 Toowoomba 2 Best Player Div 2: Lachlan Hardy AWARDS Best Player Div 3: Lachlan McLelland Player of the Tournament: Noah Gauchi Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Josh McNamara Player Div 1 Final: Zac McCoombes Umpires of the Final Div 1: Chris Ibell and Cory Mogg Best Player Div 2: Ryley Stevens Umpires of the Final Div 2: Rising Star: Jayden Douma Jaren Maddocks and Kyle Jackson Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Matthew Reichardt Umpires of the Final Div 3: Damian Lee & Luke Haley Umpires of the Final Div 1: Jackson Freeman, Colin Crain Most Promising Umpire Award: Chris Ibell Zac Profke and reserve Tarack Chappell Technical Officer of the Final Div 1: Vicki Warren Umpires of the Final Div 2: Hayden Newell, Technical Officer of the Final Div 2: Caitlin Gotting Tarack Chappell and reserve Damien Lee Technical Officer of the Final Div 3: Lyn Mogg Allen Schasser Young Aspiring Umpire Award: Hayden Newell TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Tournament Director: Sonya Fisher Technical Officer of the Final 1: Jeff Deakin Technical Manager: Vicki Warren Technical Officer of the Final 2: Cathy Platts Umpire Manager: Andrew Hickman TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Umpire Coaches: Tournament Director: Lesley Bennet Ben de Young, David Black and Scott Orth Technical Manager: Joseph Rudolph Umpire Manager: Chris Harris Umpire Coaches: Brent Brown, Jarren Maddocks and Chris Ibell Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 18 GIRLS STATE UNDER 13 CHAMPIONSHIPS WOMEN STATE MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS Maryborough (1 - 4 July 2017) Gympie (21 - 23 July 2017) Final Placing Final Placing Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Brisbane 1 Gympie Tweed Border 2 Brisbane 1 Rockhampton 1 Bundaberg 1 Toowoomba 1 Brisbane 4 Redlands Gold Coast 1 Gympie 1 Gladstone 1 Cairns 1 & Brisbane 3 Cairns 3 Mackay 1 Redlands 1 Gold Coast 2 & Fraser Coast 1 Mount Isa AWARDS Division 4 Division 5 Division 6 Player of the Tournament: Madeline Kenny Mackay 2 Bundaberg 2 Townsville 2 Player Div 1 Final: Georgia West Maryborough 2 Gympie 2 Townsville 3 Best Player Div 2: Molly Hodgson Best Player Div 3: Carter Atherton & Warwick Gympie Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Chloe Daly Tweed Border 3 Rising Star: Charlie Bliss AWARDS Kim Thomasson and Julie Ashton-Lucy Most Improved Player of the Championships: Rebecca Walpole Umpire Award: Keely Walker Player of Division 1 Final: Amy Little Umpires of the Final Div 1: Best Player Division 2: Jacinta Johns Brooke Addison and Anniston Chappel Best Player Division 3: Susan Kendall Technical Officer of the Final Div 1: Vicki Warren Best Player Division 4: Kellie Murray TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Best Player Division 5: Natalie Ferguson Tournament Director: Karen Fechner Best Player Division 6: Gaylene McCauley Assistant Tournament Director: Vicki Warren Umpires of Division 1 Final: Technical Manager: Sarah Sheppard Jessica Fox & Katrina Noonan Umpire Manager: Leah Ashford Technical Officials Division 1 Final: Brent Brown Umpire Coaches: TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Pauline Alchin, Sandy Hayes and Lyn Hill Tournament Director: Vicki Warren BOYS STATE UNDER 13 CHAMPIONSHIPS Assistant Tournament Director: Cheryl Kann Gladstone (1 - 4 July 2017) Technical Manager: Kerry Liebenberg Assistant Technical Managers: Final Placing John Luff, Sarah Sheppard and Brent Brown Division 1 Division 2 Umpire Manager: Bernadette Gotting Gold Coast Tweed Border MEN (35’s) STATE MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS Brisbane 1 Toowoomba 2 (23 September - 1 October 2017) Toowoomba 1 Bundaberg and Gympie Final Placing AWARDS Division 1 Division 2 Player of the Tournament: Ryley Bobart Brisbane 1 Gladstone Player Div 1 Final: Kyan Murphy Hervey Bay Toowoomba Best Player Div 2: Bailey Charlesworth Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Benjamin Redmond Warwick Gold Coast Rising Star: Brock Philip Basil Coker Most Improved Umpire Award: Kate Miles MEN (40-50 Div 1&2) STATE MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS Umpires of the Final Div 1: Townsville (21 - 24 April 2017) Edward Westcott and Michelle Watts Final Placing Umpires of the Final Div 2: Division 1 (O40s) Division 2 (O40s) Ashley Spry and Luke Crudginton Townsville Mackay Technical Officer of the Final Div 1: Joseph Rudolph Technical Officer of the Final Div 2: Darren Cavanagh Ipswich Rockhampton

TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Brisbane 1 Gympie Tournament Director: Brent Brown Technical Manager: Joseph Rudolph Division 1 (O50s) Division 2 (O50’s) Umpire Manager: Chris Ibell Brisbane 1 & Mackay 1 Fraser Coast & Ipswich 1 Umpire Coach: David Black and Bernadette Gotting Townsville Toowoomba

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 19 Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 20 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - INDOOR Final Places & Awards BOYS STATE UNDER 15 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS WOMEN INDOOR SUPER 6’s & U18 TEAM CHALLENGE Toowoomba (17 - 19 November 2017) Brisbane (27 - 29 October 2017) Final Placing Final Placing Division 1 Division 2 Super 6’s U18 Maryborough Vipers 1 Brisbane Maryborough Funnel Webs 1 Maryborough Ferrets Knight Riders Mellow Yellow Ferrets Renegades AWARDS AWARDS Player of the Tournament: Ryley Kroning Super 6’s Player of the Tournament: Minka Elliot Umpires of the Tournament: Hayden Newell Technical Officer of the Tournament: Greg Shirvington U18 Player of the Tournament: Rhyleigh Brown TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Tournament Director: Sonya Fisher TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Tournament Director: John Luff Technical Manager: John Luff Technical Manager: Joseph Rudolph Umpire Manager: Lyn Hill Umpire Managers: Irene Clelland Umpire Coach: Stephen Chappell Umpire Coaches: Dino Willox and Sioux Sharpe GIRLS STATE UNDER 13 INDOOR CHALLENGE MEN SUPER 6’s U18 TEAM CHALLENGE Rockhampton (10 - 12 November 2017) Brisbane (20 - 22 October 2017) Final Placing Final Placing Division 1 Division 2 Super 6’s U18 Maryborough Orange Brisbane Yellow Mudskippers Blue Arrow Vipers 1 Gold Coast Boccy’s Buoys Goal Diggers Mackay Black Sunshine Coast U dere Gold Coast AWARDS Player of the Tournament: Libby Surha AWARDS Super 6’s BOYS STATE UNDER 13 INDOOR CHALLENGE Player of the Tournament: Jared Taylor Rockhampton (10 - 12 November 2017) U18 Final Placing Player of the Tournament: Caleb McCoombes Ipswich Inferno TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Gladstone Titans Tournament Director: Bernadette Gotting Technical Manager: John Luff Brisbane Blue Umpire Managers: Irene Clelland AWARDS Umpire Coaches: Stephen Chappell and Dino Willox Player of the Tournament: Dylan Quinlan GIRLS STATE UNDER 15 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Maryborough (3 - 5 November 2017) Tournament Director: Joseph Rudolph Final Placing Technical Manager: Darren Cavanagh Division 1 Division 2 Umpire Manager: Stephen Chappell Umpire Coaches: Tarack Chappell and Ian Smith Rockhampton Mackay Scorchers Brisbane Blue Toowoomba Maryborough Blue Livermore Young Guns AWARDS Player of the Tournament: Talicia Canty Umpires of the Final: Natalie Walker and Caitlyn Smith Technical Officer of the Final: Jeff Deakin TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Tournament Director: Vicki Warren Technical Manager: Linda Hunter Umpire Manager: Stephen Chappell Umpire Coach: Ian Smith

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 21 Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 22 AHL BLADES “IT’S ALL ABOUT OUR DNA…….BLADES DNA”

With some small setbacks in the lead up, some rest of the tournament completely different to how we resources not readily available as previous years, the had prepared in the 12 weeks prior. squad was challenged and asked to commit more to This is something typical of the versatility of the ensuring the campaign was successful and a result was playing group and also displays the amount of work put still attainable. in off the field by all to ensure we play at our optimum each game. The clear path we took was to ensure we got our cul- ture right, the “Blades” culture. We believed that this As the tournament progressed, our performances was a key to our success in the way that we played. continued to get stronger and there was a real confidence growing amongst the group heading into Not having the ideal setup was actually a key factor the last couple of games. The senior players lead by in bringing the team closer. It created a more homely example and this filtered through to the younger guys feel and meant that the players were asked to do more who were all contributing more and more each game to help out and therefore we functioned as one. and playing their role with confidence and a real sense This transferred from off pitch into the matches and of understanding. typifies exactly what the Queensland Blades are about. It was pleasing to walk away knowing that the group The Blades final standing was silver. had given everything and that nothing was left out to be questioned. The effort, the discipline, the quality Results of play was as good as it’s ever been but we were simply just outplayed in the final. • QLD V TAS 4-3 (RINTALA 2, D.WOTHERSPOON, BELL) Washup • QLD V NZ 6-0 • Although losing the final in a shootout and going (BOYDE 2, BEALE 2, ELDER, SWANN) through that disappointment, on reflection the • QLD V VIC 2-3 journey we took, and the direction the playing (ANDERSON, BELL) group headed far outweighed the loss in the final. We learnt more about ourselves and what • QLD V SA 9-1 the Queensland Blades stand for which will in turn (ELDER 3, RINTALA 3, WEYER 2, BEALE) help produce continued success in the future. • QLD V NSW 4-2 • We had 3 new debutants (Blake Wotherspoon, Joel (ANDERSON 2, ELDER, RINTALA) Rintala, and Cade Banditt) along with 5 others only • QLD V INDIA 4-0 playing their second year with the Blades which (M.PEMBROKE, H.PEMBROKE, RINTALA, ANDERSON) displays the youth and development within our pathway. • QLD V VIC (GRAND FINAL) 1-1 (1-3) (BEALE) • The Queensland Blades were awarded the “Fair Play” award which rewards the best disciplined side and best behaved group. This is something we Performance prided ourselves on during the tournament. Having From the outset, it was about the players taking more humility is something important to us and part of ownership about the way they played on field and our DNA. We only received two green cards during being more accountable for their performances. This the whole tournament. meant just as much time was spent off field as on to • Mark Knowles was awarded the “Player of the develop our way of play. Whether a player had played Tournament” for another outstanding tournament. 150 games or 0 games, each individual had just as an important role to play as each other. Everybody • Daniel Beale and Shane Kenny both played their was reliant on the guy standing next to him and that 50th game for the Blades couldn’t be displayed any more by our National players • Troy Elder announced his retirement from the making our debutants feel like they’ve already played Queensland Blades. He is the highest capped 100 games and been part of the group for years. player with over 150 games over a 20 year By taking this direction, we took away blame for poor period. performances, and we brought the whole group closer with good performances. This was one of our major Matt Wells - Coach strengths. Following the first game, we decided to make some changes to our structure and we played the

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 23 AHL SCORCHERS With all that has been discussed, the preparation Matches for the 2017 AHL for the Scorchers was challenging. • NT – 5-0. Nice start integrating the based What has to be acknowledged is the resilience of the payers into the squad. athletes in their preparation and commitment to the Goals – Taylor -2, Fey -1, M.Fitzpatrick – 1, success of our tournament. Kazzia Lammon – 1. The support staffing was again not ideal with the • NZ – 3-0. Excellent performance against a strong uncertainty of availability and not having the funding opponent. Continuing to build on our attack from a to fully staff the group also being a possible foundation of defence, 0 goals from first 2 games is distraction. In the end though, I was very impressed what we set out to achieve. with the staff that were there and the knowledge base Goals – Ashley Fey, Savannah Fitzpatrick & that they displayed. Nikki Taylor was acting manager Steph Kershaw but utilised more as the defensive coach. Her understanding of the structure that we wanted to play • WA – 4-2. Good result against a tough home team. was very advanced. The promotion of Nikki to the U/21 Showing our confidence to stick to a game plan, Head Coach I believe is a very positive step. For this coming from a goal down to decimate the reason, I recommend that Nikki stay as an assistant opposition. coach to the Scorchers if available. Goals - Ashley Fey, Savannah Fitzpatrick, Steph Kershaw & Dylan Elliot was a little bit of a leap of faith for me given that I had not worked with him previously. I • ACT – 1-1. 4 games in and we face a dead rubber. found Dylan to be very advanced in his ability to scout QLD are already through to next round and the opposition and identify trends within the playing group need to over exert energy was not required so ear- that provided both positive and negative impact on the ly in the tournament. teams overall performance. Goal Scorer – Our efforts to win a 3rd consecutive title fell 55 • NSW 2-0. Winner of this game was assured a place seconds short. The inability to close the game down in in the final and the team responded accordingly. the final undermined the fact that the Scorchers were Truly outstanding defensive effort against the 2nd the superior team at the tournament. best team at the tournament. Goals – Madison Fitzpatrick & Steph Kershaw The absence of the Perth based National Squad staying in the team accommodation was a significant • VIC. 3-1. Even with changes to our playing style, hindrance to the team communication and overall we were still able to run over Vic easily. group dynamic. After getting through this, I am sure Goals – Madison Fitzpatrick - 2, Britt Wilkinson - 1 that it is a situation that a High Performance Team • Championship Match v VIC. 2-2 – 1-2 (SO). As from Queensland will not face in the future. mentioned, the Scorchers dominated the second The utilisation of Madonna Blyth and her interaction half to lead 2-1 with 40 secs remaining when on with the U/13 players and parents was a masterstroke. field leadership went missing. Excellent but costly Other states were looking at how our senior teams learning situation on how to close a game out. interacted and supported the U/13’s and have Often practiced but not applied. incorporated similar programs. Goals – Madison Fitzpatrick & Renee Taylor I would also like to make a special mention on the A disappointing final outcome but a very good effort and performance of Trish King and her performance given that the team replaced the contribution to our performance. Exceptional work position vacated by , played the final 4 from her over a difficult environment prior to the games without vice-captain Jordyn Holzberger and departure of the teams. introduced 2 more debutants to the Scorchers group. We will continue to add to this group with the new players driving the competition that will elevate the level of performance in future tournaments.

Lee Bodimeade - Coach

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 24 STATE TEAMS & PLACINGS Women NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - OUTDOOR Final Places QUEENSLAND SCORCHERS TEAM Women Queensland Scorchers Perth 2nd Hannah Astbury Clare Comerford State U21 Team Wollongong 3rd Kirstin Dwyer Ashlea Fey State U18 Team #1 Hobart 1st Madison Fitzpatrick Savannah Fitzpatrick Morgan Gallagher Rebecca Greiner State U18 Team #2 Hobart 7th Jordyn Holzberger Madeleine James State U15 Team #1 Moorebank 2nd Kazzia Lammon State U15 Team #2 Moorebank 6th Ambrosia Malone Britt Noffke State U13 Team (Cinders) Perth 1st Tegan Richards Jamie Stone State U13 Team (Embers) Perth 3rd Renee Taylor Britt Wilkinson State Masters 35+ Team Newcastle 1st Coach: Lee Bodimeade Manager: Nikki Taylor State Masters 40+ Team Newcastle 2nd Physio: Ben Currie State Masters 45+ Team Newcastle 4th STATE UNDER 21 State Masters 50+ Team Newcastle 1st Hannah Astbury Tiana Barrett State Masters 55+ Team #1 Newcastle 1st Dayle Dolkens Annie Collins State Masters 55+ Team #2 Newcastle 6th Layla Eleison Jade Emblem State Masters 60+ Team Newcastle 3rd Morgan Gallagher Rebecca Greiner State Masters 65+ Team Newcastle 3rd Hannah Lowry Morgan Mathison Country Townsville 1st Ashlyn McBurnie Zoe Smart Caitlin Whipp Britt Wilkinson Emily Witheymann Crump Caitlin Day Men - Queensland Blades Perth 2nd Ruby Harris State U21 Team Wollongong 2nd Coach: Des King Manager: Kris Hooley State U18 Team #1 Hobart 6th A/Coach: Nikki Taylor State U15 Team #1 Moorebank 4th STATE UNDER 18 TEAM 1 State U15 Team #2 Moorebank 7th Rhiannon Baxter Rhyleigh Brown State U13 Team (Cutters) Perth 3rd Lily Collier Sophie Conway State U13 Team (Sabres) Perth 5th Casey Dolkens Dayle Dolkens State Masters 35+ Team Hobart 1st Genevieve Ferguson Kendra Fitzpatrick State Masters 40+ Team 1 Hobart 2nd Johannah Goschnick Ruby Harris State Masters 40+ Team 2 Hobart 1st Samara Johnston Morgan Mathison State Masters 40+ Team 3 Hobart 4th Mackenzie McAvoy Ashlyn McBurnie State Masters 45+ Team 1 Hobart 2nd Kelly McNamara Jesse Reid State Masters 45+ Team 2 Hobart 1st Laney-Belle Smith Emily Witheyman-Crump State Masters 50+ Team 1 Hobart 5th Coach: Lisa Morgan Manager: Kelly Moore State Masters 50+ Team 2 Hobart 1st STATE UNDER 18 TEAM 2 Sharnelle Adams Claire Ait Oumeziane State Masters 55+ Team 1 Hobart 4th Montanah Best Chelsea Bodimeade State Masters 55+ Team 2 Hobart 5th Anniston Chappell Abby Eising State Masters 60+ Team 1 Hobart 3rd Alyssa Ferns Ella Fitzpatrick State Masters 60+ Team 2 Hobart 2nd Christina Manumua Seline McIntyre State Masters 60+ Team 3 Hobart 3rd Shania Myers Gabrielle Nicholls State Masters 65+ Team Hobart 3rd Jemma Punch Emily Robson State Masters 70+ Team Hobart 4th Brooke Saddler Siuban Slater State Masters 75+ Team Hobart 4th Kirra Smith Shae Stamples Country Townsville 2nd Coach: Emma McCulloch Manager: Kris Hooley

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 25 STATE UNDER 15 TEAM 1 Rebecca Walpole Rene Beci Jordan Bliss Coach: Graham Wakefield Manager: Sue Lofts Talicia Canty Claire Colwill WOMEN’S MASTERS 40+ Hannah Coster Esther Fleming Naomi Harberger Jenny Anderson Julia Gannon Abbey Lowry Sandra Bausch Leanne Blythe Jessica Moffat Jordn Office Diana Burton Debbie Dolan Jade Reid Tatum Stewart Lesley Fitzpatrick Kirsty Hunter Briana Suey Imogen Turner Suusan Kendall Sue Marcussen Keeley Walker Ella White Rachel Sihota Jolene Smith Coach: Steve Lancaster A/Coach: David Long Julie Smith Amanda Wightman Manager: Shannon Armbruster Annette Wilson STATE UNDER 15 TEAM 2 Coach: Janene McCall Manager: Sue Reid Taylor Benn Ella Brown WOMEN’S MASTERS 45+ Georgia Carr-Brown Sarah Cochran Angela Asnicar Amanda Cruickshank Courtney Davis Kloe Dunbar-Reid Melinda Baker Dennette Dorron Georgina Greig Holly Harben Natalie Pace Janet Peters Harris Brooke Harvey Catherine Pfingst Cheryl Phillips Tess Henare Liv McArthur Sonia Phillips Christine Pohlmann Anna McPhee Ebonee Moffat Sheryl Simpson Joanna Symes Jasmine Morrissey Marine Van der Wath Therese Tonkin Helen Walls Coach: Regie Fisher A/Coach: Kazzia Lammon Darlene Watson Manager: Samantha Bliss Coach: Manager: Janene Moore STATE UNDER 13 EMBERS WOMEN’S MASTERS 50+ Olivia Brewer Sophie Edwards Karen Iwanuscha Julie Ashton-Lucy Andie Grifin Freya Horton Cindy Atkinson Veronica Cazzola Olivia Jackson Madeline Kenny Julie Chapman Leanne Ferguson Charlotte Krautz Fiona Laybutt Cathryn Forbes Helen Kennedy Charli Mackinder Tahnee Marshall Martine Martin Sonya Palmer Sophie Pate Andie Staples Wendy Pearce Sue Rayner Jamie-Lee Surha Sinead Swartz Kathryn Richardson Karen Slockee Annelyse Tevant Demi Walker Ingrid Woods Coach: Candice Luff A/Coach: Regie Fisher Coach: Di Barrie Mananger: Shelley Cole Manager: Rachel Simpson WOMEN’S MASTERS 55+ TEAM 1 STATE UNDER 13 CINDERS Lyn Hill Teresa Kuss Renee Barber Claire Brophy Sharon Anderson Gail Blackwell Peppa Carter Chloe Daly Jo-Anne Bowman Denise Brown Lauren DelDot Trinity Ella Deborah Burchard Jill Campbell Taylor Gutteridge Tannah Hood Kathy Devitt Diane Fraser Taryn Knight Ivy Matthews Lyn Grulke Gail Lomas Alexandria Risetto Jayde Shultz Jan Saul Mahzel Vogts Paige Spark Savannah Trapp Noreen Walton Brooke Vella Georgina West Coach: Linda Hunter Manager: Debbie Brown Coach: Amy Ryan A/Coach: Helen Collins WOMEN’S MASTERS 55+ TEAM 2 Manager: Samantha Bliss Elizabeth Moffatti Elaine Badini WOMEN’S MASTERS 35+ Sandra Beirne Jacqueline Chappell Belinda Cameron Shannon Donald Alison Crane Susan Deakin Michele Allen Leslie Anderson Nolene Dennien Michelle De Lorenzi Rowena Anderson Sharon Clark Kerrie Haines Sally Harper Ellen Crawford Vicki-lee Gibson Angela Kerklaan-Guliger Helen Oddy Jacinta Johns Amy Little Kayleen Smith Marthy Watson Rachel Macready Sharni Mott Cheryl Zanetti Kylie O’Donohue Heidi Phillips Coach: Ralph Farlow Manager: Sue Reid

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 26 WOMEN’S MASTERS 60+ Brad Hughes Reagan Martin Janette Richards Megan Ward Jay Pavitt Joel Rintala Kathleen Anderson Lynn Bray Sam Young Daniel Springfield Bella Davis Donna Gallagher Corey Weyer Blake Wotherspoon Jan Gilbert Janet Gray Coach: Matthew Wells Manager: Christian Bourke Cheryl Greene Colleen Hopper A/Coach: Darren Fowler Elizabeth Hudson Annie McLachlan STATE UNDER 18 TEAM 1 Susan Mott Myra Reilly Kaleb Christensen Oliver Conroy Kaylene Toovey Carolyn White Michael Doan Harrison Farrell Coach: Pam Nitarski Manager: Patricia Hansen Lewis Fossey Michael Francis WOMEN’S MASTERS 65+ Max Harding Lachlan Hardy Barbara Alexander Jan Galloway Matthew Hough Bailey Hoyland-Meaker Rhonda Goff Dianne Marsden Rahul Karri Caleb McCoombes Shirley McCormick Maralynne Newman Ronan McGuire Joshua McNamara Bev Nunan Clare Slocomb Matthew Smallwood Tate Weyer Donna Smith Robyn Sneddon Connor Yates Glenda Street Robyn Sutherland Coach: Aaron Harmsworth Manager: Michael Wiemers Gail Willis Verity Wong A/Coach: Dylan Elliott Judy Woodham Kathy Worth STATE UNDER 15 TEAM 1 Coach: Judy Keen Manager: Rhonda Bentley Riley Bambling Tyler Caris STATE COUNTRY TEAM Luke Catteral Diarmid Chappell Brooke Anderson Majella Barnes Noah Gauci Cooper Hanscomb Haylee Brodin Ainsley Clanchy Ryley Kroning Will Mathison Minka Elliott Sarah Gasmier Zac McCoombes Matthew Reichardt Shahna Hamment Emily Hetherington Oliver Roberts Aidan Schenk Kirralee Monkhouse Kandice Olivieri Nicolaas Smith Shu Sugio Carlie Jane Pearce Amanda Ross Logan Templeton Regan Weatherhead Natarlia Smith Madeline Stower Coach: Ben Fitzpatrick Manager: Ian Wenzel Leigh Thomas Kacie Trost A/Coach: Nathaniel Milevskiy Emily Woods STATE UNDER 15 TEAM 2 Coach: Marc Pike A/Coach: Elke Swain Declan Baker Nicholas Bidgood Manager: Robyn Woods Matthew Browne Cooper Cabot Jayden Douma Drazic Furner Men Liam Matherson Sean McDonald QUEENSLAND BLADES TEAM Garrett Moore Tyler Newell Jacob Anderson Cade Banditt Riley Nimmo Ayden Saric-Parmenter Daniel Beale Robert Bell Ryley Stevens Ben Ward Scott Boyde Justin Douglas Matthew West Ashton Winkel Troy Elder Matthew Finn Coach: Justin Spyve Manager: Adrian Bidgood Tim Howard Shane Kenny A/Coach: Paul Brown Mark Knowles Hugh Pembroke STATE UNDER 13 CUTTERS Matthew Pembroke Joel Rintala Samuel Aitkenhead Ryley Bobart Corey Weyer Daniel Burge Bailey Charlesworth Dylan Wotherspoon Blake Wotherspoon Geoffrey Crofton Jesse Folpp Coach: Matthew Wells Manager: Peter Searston Josh Hagenbach Timothy Hornsey STATE UNDER 21 Kyan Murphy Brayden Naess Jacob Anderson Cade Banditt Joshua Nixon Lachlan Robertson Douglas Buckley Campbell Coghlan Bailey Rutledge Patrick Sheedy Oliver Crane Connor Evans Liam Van Twest Taj Wright Harrison Farrell Matthew Finn Coach: Tony Eaton Manager: Peter Klein Max Harding Tim Howard A/Coach: Brett Holland

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 27 STATE UNDER 13 SABRES MEN’S MASTERS 45+ TEAM 1 Daimon Bell Ryan Bidgood Ged Aitchison Warren Baker Tom Campbell Cade Coghlan Darren Fowler Mark Fry Rupert Fahy Robert Hawgood Gavin Hanscomb Darren Holmes Kye Johnston Samuel Lapsley Craig Kadel Peter Keeble Kadence Lenzina Riley Profke Darren Manson Lindsay Marsh Cooper Punch Dylan Quinlan David PLant Nick Petroeschevsky Benjamin Redmond Ryan Wilcox Grant Smith Gordon Summors Will Suey Matthew Wade Dean Wightman Coach: Darren Smith Manager: John Winkel Coach: Gavin Hanscomb Manager: Reegan Wightman A/Coach: Lewis Dexter MEN’S MASTERS 45+ TEAM 2 MEN’S MASTERS 35+ Darren Browne Andrew Brunker Adam Barry Wayne Barry Peter Cook Stuart Darby Kula Bhullar Adam Byrne Darin Dittman Mark Irving David Carlson Kane Hancock Brent Kinnane Brad Kirkwood Joel Helmstedt Andrew Landsberg Glenn Kitto Craig Lawler Duncan Mahony Cameron Richards Tim Marsden Tony Mills David Rogers Peter Somers Dion Phillips Brian Scholl Matthew Spinks Andrew Ward Dion Sleep Brendan Stevens Grant Windle Ashley Zanetti Coach: Michelle Sellens Manager: Deanna Marsden Coach: Greg Morgan Manager: Vicki Warren MEN’S MASTERS 50+ TEAM 1 A/Coach: Ian Warren Leon Achilles Gary Addsett MEN’S MASTERS 40+ TEAM 1 Chris Attard Gordon Brown Matthew Bradley Jonathon Coplan Grant Dale Shane Davis Rodney Dowd Glen Gannon Chris Fenton John Fisher Damien Goodwin Jordan Harle Wayne Follett Paul Gasmier Stewart Houghton Alek Korz Shane Gesch Sean Murray Brett Maff Chris Martin Chris Pittaway Andrew Small Andrew May Danny Mayfield Darren Stephens Terry Wode Scott Reid Ben Richardson Coach: Paul Gasmier Manager: Gary Wicks Tony Ross Troy Rossiter MEN’S MASTERS 50+ TEAM 2 Coach: Gary Porteous Manager: Ian Edwards Greg Addsett Mark Albert MEN’S MASTERS 40+ TEAM 2 Blair Brewster Noel Cavanagh Mick Jeffriess Shane Johnson Geoff Crank Peter Deering Pat Jordan Liam Lambert Terry Elmer Paul Gardiner Colin Marsh Brad Mathers Paul Green Bruce Jones-Walker Andrew McFadzen Nathan McNulty Kevin Knight Ian Knights Craig Owen Neil Pease John Paterson Graham Symes Jamie Rach Brett Rollason Allan Voll David Wilson Steve Sherwood Rodney Taylor Coach: John Paterson Anthony McCarthy Brett Whitaker MEN’S MASTERS 55+ TEAM 1 Coach: Shane Johnson Manager: Brad Galgon Bruce Buchannan Neil Chaseling MEN’S MASTERS 40+ TEAM 3 Alan Ferguson Alan Harris Maurice Andrejic Shane Brown Ian Hoddinnott Gary Lee Donald Costigan Rowan Green Malcolm Lindsay Bill McKay Sean Harper Graeme King Damien Negus Brianne Northwood Dean Kirkwood Andrew Langtree Gil Puckering Chris Reid Bradley Luck Paul Malcolm Tracey Rix Russell Staff Liam McGuire Brian Melville Gary Wicks Kris Murphy Jay Petersen Coach: Gary Wicks Jamie Reid Adam Russell Coach: Kris Murphy Manager: Steve Mallett

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 28 MEN’S MASTERS 55+ TEAM 2 MEN’S MASTERS 70+ Andrew Antony Robert Barnes Ajit Bhullar Keith Chay David Berglin Brett Clarke Bob Claxton Garth Cramb Doug Cosh Ian Crookston Dick Cummins Warren Flower John Davis Ricki Fitzgerald Marvin Heaston Barry Mott Steve Grehan Peter Harvey Chris O’Dempsey Bill Osborn Jeff Hayward Luke Hogan Robert Ray Don Richards Russell Lloyd-Jones Wade Moore Laurie Robinson Brian Seboa Andrew Tyson Russell Tuck Coach: Phil McLeod Manager: Lesley McLeod Coach: Mark Elliot Manager: Bob Rowley MEN’S MASTERS 60+ TEAM 1 MEN’S MASTERS 75+ Les Czislowski Errol Deen John McBryde John Bowkett Mark Elliott Ian Heselwood Bob Coverdale Bob Hawke Peter Mann Kevin Meikle Arthur Rowe Ian Martin Ryan Knowles Robert Pohlman Bruce McBryde Tom Peake Peter Quinnell Jeff Rendell Charlie Rasmussen Gil Tweedie Greg Richards Garry Royle Errol Weston Henrie Barrie Stephen Sawyers Allen Schasser Coach: Errol Weston Manager: Cath Weston Mark Strickland Trevor Vallely STATE COUNTY TEAM Coach: Ed Andersen Manager: Steve Blakely Sam Basile Josh Baxter MEN’S MASTERS 60+ TEAM 2 Brett Borresen Grant Dilger Bob Crowley Terry Disteldorf Philip Dumpleton Daniel Ginnaw George Goodsell Ian Harcla Dean Jeffrey Joel Latham Wayne Harris Nigel Hedgcock Christopher Mantell Lachlan Matschoss Denis Kettle Angel Kochi Liam McKay Sam Morgan Bob Malcolm Wayne McPhee Steele Pearce Daniel Pittendreigh Peter McVeigh Noel Mitchell Christian Ramsay Cody Rintala Colin Neumann Richard Senior Peter Sceresini Jeremy Stephens Mike Williams John Tibaldi Coach: Nathan Hooper Manager: Paul Malcolm Coach: Noel Mitchell Manager: Steve Blakely MEN’S MASTERS 60+ TEAM 3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - INDOOR Paul Burris John Campbell Final Places Andrew Chambers Clive Copley Women Jos Dohmen Ces Johnstone Indoor Open Wollongong 3rd Ray Malyon John Marino Indoor U21 Wollongong 5th Bruce Miles Don Neville Indoor U18 Wollongong 4th Geoff Orr Ian Phillips Indoor U15 Wollongong 2nd David Pomfret Rob Van Nesslerode Coach: Don Neville Indoor U13 Fire Wollongong 1st MEN’S MASTERS 65+ Indoor U13 Flare Wollongong 2nd John Beattie Russell Edwards INDOOR OPEN TEAM Ray Flint Geoff Gebhard Claire Comerford Natalie Crick Rick Hewitson Vern Jensen Minka Elliot Ashlea Fey Barry Keast Jack Kerklaan Lindsay Howard Ivy Hardcastle John O’Donohue Keith Robertson Eden Jackat Sophie Nottle Col Shepperd Neil Sue See Lauren Richards Madeleine Smith Ron Tippet Maartin Van Prooije Amy Swann Renee Taylor Gil Voysey Ian Warren Coach: Dylan Elliott Manager: Lyn Tucker Coach: Ray Bolton Manager: Gary Smith

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 29 INDOOR UNDER 21 TEAM INDOOR OPEN TEAM Cassandra Findlater Amber Foster Matthew Argent Kula Bhullar Morgan Gallagher Holly Marsh Aidan Campbell Jacob Jennison Maggie Pembroke Bridie Ruff Tom Madden Adam McClelland Lauren Scholl Sophie Shirley Matthew Olive Troy Rossiter Adriana Silcock Kate Springfield Lachlan Sinclair David Spence Lucy Tynan Nicole Yearbury Jared Taylor Jackson Willie Coach: Greg Rendell Manager: Kris Hooley Coach: Graham Taylor Manager: Grant Mapp INDOOR UNDER 18 TEAM INDOOR UNDER 21 TEAM Aymee Dowell Claire Ait Oumezaine Jacob Anderson Simon Bell Rhyleigh Brown Hannah Casey Campbell Coghlan Paul Comerford Sarah Collins Claudia Dohnt Corey Cox Kai Douglas Genevieve Ferguson Tayla Madden Bailey Hoyland-Meaker Mitch Ivory Sarah-Jane McCann Paige Schouw Dylan Plummer Blake Rowe Jessie Staples Emily Witheyman-Crump Daniel Springfield Jack Tucker Coach: Marc Pike Manager: Kris Hooley Coach: Matthew Sperring Manager: Tony Comerford INDOOR UNDER 15 TEAM INDOOR UNDER 18 TEAM Ella Brown Talicia Canty Cade Banditt Joshua Blakey Emily Caton Anniston Chappell Carter Chappell Ben Edwards Evelyn Dalton Ruby Harris Max Harding Caleb McCoombes Jamie Mills Ebonee Moffat Will Padman Matthew Smallwood Jessica Moffat Shae Staples Jarred Thomas Roy Tucker Imogen Turner Rowlande Williams Tate Weyer Connor Yates Coach: Justin Spyve Manager: Kayleen Smith Coach: Neil Shearer Manager: Michael Wiemers INDOOR UNDER 13 FIRE INDOOR UNDER 15 TEAM Jordan Bliss Claire Colwill Kaleb Christensen Steven Collins Hannah Cullum-Sanders Rose Elmer Michael Doan Liam Hart Sienna Graham Mekensie Hermann Alex Hough David Hubbard Phoebe Lingard Kate Miles Darcy Milner Zac Profke Amelia Morgan Annelyse Tevant Bryce Robinson Angus Simclair Georgina West Kyanna Willie Matthew West Kosia Williams Coach: Shane Palmer Manager: Lyn Tucker Coach: Justin Brown Manager: Stephen Chappell INDOOR UNDER 13 FLARE INDOOR UNDER 13 SPURS Lily-Kate Charles Esther Fleming Diarmid Chappell Geoffrey Crofton Pheobe Fraser Victoria Heffernan Harrison Douoma Jayden Friese Tess Henare Madeline Kenny Ayden Hatchman Jack Hawthorne Kyra Livermore Ailish Mahony Hayden Pease Dylan Quinlan Stella Harris Isabella McMahon Damian Rapisardi Ryk Thiessens Andie Staples Charlotte Sterne Matthew Watkins Taj Wright Coach: Cathy Irwin Manager: Kayleen Smith Coach: Paul Tucker Manager: Vicki Spyve INDOOR UNDER 13 SHOTS Final Places Daimon Bell Daniel Burge Men Brock Chrstensen Paul Hubbard Indoor Open Wollongong 3rd Joshua Nixon Cooper Percy Indoor U21 Wollongong 4th Riley Profke Benjamin Redmond Indoor U18 Wollongong 4th Dylan Rose Patrick Sheedy Indoor U15 Wollongong 2nd Kipp Thrupp Logan Woods Indoor U13 Shots Wollongong 5th Coach: Russell Templeton Manager: Michelle Kroning Indoor U13 Spurs Wollongong 3rd

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Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 30 Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 31 NATIONAL TEAMS / SQUADS SELECTION

National Senior Squad World League Semi Final Women Women Kirstin Dwyer Ashley Fey Madison Fitzpatrick Jordyn Holzberger Madison Fitzpatrick Jordyn Holzberger Stephanie Kershaw Renee Taylor Stephanie Kershaw Renee Taylor Men Men Daniel Beale Mark Knowles Daniel Beale Tim Howard Matt Swann Jake Whetton Mark Knowles Matthew Swann Dylan Wotherspoon Corey Weyer Jake Whetton Oceania Cup Dylan Wotherspoon Women National Development Squad Kristin Dwyer Ashlea Fey Women Madison Fitzpatrick Jordyn Holzberger Jodie Kenny Teagan Richards Stephanie Kershaw Renee Taylor Men Men Robert Bell Scott Boyde Daniel Beale Mark Knowles Hugh Pembroke Matthew Swann National Junior Development Squad Dylan Wotherspoon Women International Festival of Hockey Hannah Astbury Rebecca Greiner Women Morgan Gallagher Morgan Mathison Kristin Dwyer Ashlea Fey Britney Wilkinson Madison Fitzpatrick Savannah Fitzpatrick Men Stephanie Kershaw Renee Taylor Oliver Crane Jacob Anderson Men Joel Rintala Matthew Finn Daniel Beale Tim Howard Blake Wotherspoon Corey Weyer Jacob Whetton National Senior Squad Dylan Wotherspoon Women Japan Test Murphy Allendorf Savannah Fitzpatrick Women Kazzia Lammon Ambrosia Malone Jacqui Day Ashlea Fey Men Madison Fitzpatrick Savannah Fitzpatrick Robert Bell Scott Boyde Renee Taylor Tim Howard Hugh Pembroke Corey Weyer

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 32 Shadows Australian Country Squads 2017/18 Jonathn Coplan Jordon Harle Senior Women Ben Fitzpatrick Michael Jefferys Brooke Anderson Hayley Brodin Brad Mathews Chris Martin Shahna Hammet Leigh Thomas Men O45 Senior Men Gavin Hanscomb Peter Keeble Grant Dilger Phillip Dumpleton Darren Manson Dean Whightman Daniel Ginnaw Chris Mantell Men O50 Christian Ramsay Peter Sceresini Leon Achilles Paul Gasmier Steele Pearce Jeremy Stephens Chris Mogg U21 Women Shadows Ainsley Clanchy Emily Hetherington Mick Tanna Peter Deering Madeleine Stower Kacie Trost Men O55 U21 Men Alan Ferguson Alan Harris Sam Basile Josh Baxter Shadows Samiel Morgan Daniel Pittendreigh Gilbert Puckering Briane Northwood Cody Rintala Men O60 Australian Masters Trans Tasman 2017 John Campbell Peter Mann Women O35 Robert Pohlman Greg Richards Belinda Cameron Shannon Donald Stephen Sawyers Roachel Macready Sharni Mott Men O65 Kylie O’Donohue Shadows Women O40 Colin Shepperd Ronald Tippet Sandra Bausch Diana Burton Men O70 Amanda Cruickshank Sue Marcussen Anton Dekens William Osborn Rachel Sihota Darlene Watson Robert Ray Donald Richards Women O45 Shadow Angela Asnicar Marvin Heaston Women O50 Men O75 Julie Ashton-Lucy Cathryn Forbes Bob Coverdale Bruce McBride Karen Iwanuscha Sonya Palmer Shadow Wendy Pearce Ingrid Woods Don Fullelove Charles Rasmussem Women O55 Errol Weston Jo-Anne Bowman Denise Brown Home Nations Tour June 2017 Kathy Devitt Lyn Grulke Women 60’s Noreen Walton Kathleen Anderson Janet Gray Women O60 Annie McLachlan Myra Reilly Myra Reilly Susan Mott Kaylene Toovey Megan Ward Megan Ward Euro Cup August 2017 Men O35 Women 50’s Invitational Peter Somers Joel Helmstedt Wendy Pearce Ingrid Woods Andrew Landsberg Nigel Rach Shadows Indoor World Cup February 2018 Jamie Dewe Ashley McCulloch Mens Team Men O40 Aiden Campbell Troy Rossiter Mathew Bradley Stewart Houghton Womens Team Andrew May Scott Reid Clare Comerford Lindsay Howard Troy Rossiter

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 33 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL OFFICIALS NATIONAL – INDOOR Australian Country Championships – Townsville, July, 2017 Indoor Festival of Hockey – Wollongong, NSW – January Tournament Director - Michael Wiemers 2017 Technical Official - Jeffrey Deakin, Sandra Hayes, Open Men and Women – Phyllis Hawgood, Cathy Platts, Joseph Rudolph, Umpire Manager – (Women) – Lyn Hill Peter Thomas Assistant Umpire Manager (Men and Women) – Umpires – Kristen Schenk (Men) Irene Clelland AHL Men & Women – Perth, October, 2017 Umpire – (Men) – Adam Barry Men: Umpire – (Women) – Melanie Craig Technical Officer - Brent Brown Under 21 Men and Women – Umpires – Stephen Rogers, Ben de Young, Aaron Gotting Assistant Umpire Manager (Men and Women) – Lyn Hill Women: Umpire – (Men) – Adrian Cross Technical Officer - Sonya Fisher, Dino Willox Umpire – (Women) Debbie O’Connell, Monique Yearbury Umpire Manager – Lynn Cowie-McAlister Assistant Umpire Manager - Irene Clelland Under 18 Men and Women – Umpires – Kerryl Chandler, Aleisha Neumann, Umpire – (Men) Kristen Schenk Bernie Pangrazio, Tamara Leonard Umpire – (Women) Miranda McNamara Under 13 Boys – Perth October, 2017 Under 15 Boys and Girls - Umpire – Hayden Newell Umpires (Boys) – Carter Chappell, Tarack Chappell Umpires (Girls) – Naomi Riggall, Alex Richards Under 13 Girls – Perth, October, 2017 Umpires – Abby Heffernan, Zoe Fox, Mady Mogg, Under 13 Boys and Girls - Ariana Gough Assistant Umpire Manager – Lyn Hill Umpire (Boys) – Blake Kroning, Jaren Maddocks, NATIONAL – MASTERS Umpires (Girls) – Tahlear Templeton, Natalie Walker, Masters Women’s – Sept/Oct 2017 – Newcastle, NSW Emily Kraatz Technical Officials - Jeanette Barnard, Lesley Duncan, NATIONAL - OUTDOOR Stuart Duncan, Cathy Platts, Caroline Schomberg, Vicki Warren Under 15 Boys & Girls – Sydney, April, 2017 Umpires - Tracey Hollis, Helen Kura, Tina Deacon, Boys: Natasha Cotten, Anne Jones, Sioux Sharpe, Umpires – Chris Ibell, Corey Mogg, Jaren Maddocks Naomi Zerner, Julie Kura, Alex Richards, Girls: Katrina Noonan Umpires – Mel Blanchard Masters Men’s – Sept/Oct 2017 – Hobart, Tas Under 21 Men & Women – Wollongong, July 2017 Technical Official - Vicki Warren Men: Umpires - Richard Arthur, Mark Eleison, Bruce Hockey, Assistant Tournament Director - Brent Brown Rod Hurst, Scott Orth, Kristen Schenk Umpire – Aaron Gotting, Harley Schenk Women: INTERNATIONAL Assistant Tournament Director - Kerry Liebenberg Umpire Managers – Julie Ashton-Lucy Men’s Test Series - Darwin - Kookaburras v Pakistan Umpires – Tamara Leonard, Deborah O’Connell, Judge - Brent Brown Leonie Young Technical Officer - Michael Wiemers Under 18 Men & Women– Hobart, Tasmania – April, 2017 Women’s Test Series - - Hockeyroos v Japan Men: Tournament Director - Dino Willox Technical Official - Peter Thomas Oceanic Cup & Intercontinental Hockey 5’s - Sydney Umpires – Sam Hamilton, Chris Harris, Tim Boscoe Judge - Dino Willox Women: Tournament Director - Sonya Fisher Hawkes Bay Cup - NZ Umpire Manager – Lyn Hill Tournament Director - Joanne Grennsill Assistant Umpire Manager – Bernie Pangrazio Trans Tasman Master - NZ Umpires – Miranda McNamara, Monique Yearbury Technical Officials - Kerry Liebenberg, Vicki Warren Miranda McNamara, Lauren Berndt, Jess Currie, Peta Wallison

Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 34 Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2017 Page 35 HONOUR BOARD & AWARDS Hockey Queensland Women’s Masters Association 2016 Annual Awards Awards 2017: Female Player of the Year Jodie Kenny Brisbane Women Lesley Bennett Male Player of the Year Daniel Beale Brisbane Women Pam Nitarski Indoor Female Player of the Year Lindsey Howard Gold Coast Gail Lomas Indoor Male Player of the Year Troy Rossiter Ipswich Karen Harden Female Rookie of the Year Ambrosia Malone Maryborough James Bristow Mount Isa Peter Schiavo Male Rookie of the Year Tim Howard Redlands Louise Carter Coach of the Year Lee Bodimeade Rockhampton Lee Tunny Indoor Coach of the Year Graham Taylor Sunshine Coast Glenda Paton Umpire of the Year Adam Kearns Hockey Queensland Women’s Masters Representative Most Promising Umpire of the Year Aaron Gotting Awards 2017: Association of the Year Ipswich Silver Award (15 Years) Volunteer of the Year Mark Eleison Ronda Goff Patricia Hansen Noreen Walton Nix/Thomas Technical Joanne Greensill Bronze Award (10 Years) Official of the Year Life Members Janette Heron Kathy Devitt Sioux Sharpe Distinguished Services Janette Howells

2017 Winner - QLD Service to Sport Award Jan Hadfield

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