2017 Tauranga Hockey Supporters Tauranga Hockey Association would like to send a massive thank you to all of our hundreds of volunteers who help out during the year. Without your help we wouldn't be able to offer as much as we do to our hockey community. Some local companies that also support Tauranga Hockey Association. Tauranga Hockey Funders Chica Gilmer Bequest CONTENTS P2 THA Organisation P19 Coaching Report P3 President's Report P23 Representative Team Support & Uniforms P5 General Manager's Report P25 Achievements P7 Primary School Report P26 Awards Night P9 Intermediate School Report P29 Player registration and WBOP population trends P11 Secondary Schools Report P13 Senior Report P15 Masters Report P17 Officiating Report THA Organisation LIFE MEMBERS Alan Galletly Mahendra Singh Barbara Rowe Mavis Hanna Bill Webb Mike Maltby Caroline Bigham Paul Collins Edith Bidois Peter Scott Gillian Gemming Sarah Garrett PATRON SOLICITORS AUDITORS Mayor Greg Brownless Holland Beckett Lawyers Ingham Mora DIVISION COMMITTEE CHAIRS Jitu Patel Luke Rutherford Gill Gemming PRIMARY HOCKEY SENIOR HOCKEY HOCKEY COACHING Karen Porter & Monique Eades Janine Williamson Monique Eades INTERMEDIATE MASTERS HOCKEY REPRESENTATIVE HOCKEY TEAMS Christine King Antony Bax COLLEGE HOCKEY UMPIRES HOCKEY TAURANGA HOCKEY BOARD: JUDICIAL COMMITTEE CHAIR Gill Gemming (President), Peter Puchner (Chair), Nyree Hanna, Paul Collins, Richard Comyn Roger Ford, David Pearce, Kate Savory TAURANGA HOCKEY STAFF Clinton Butler Danielle Mason Andrea Wylie Sarah Johnson Kelly Hudson Emma Phelps GENERAL FINANCE ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICIATING COACHFORCE & MANAGER OFFICER DEVELOPMENT PARTICIPATION OFFICER OFFICER 2 President's Report GROWING THE HOCKEY COMMUNITY: ‘HOCKEY FOR LIFE and as a SPORT FOR ALL’ This is a key strategic goal of Tauranga Hockey Association and one that has shown considerable success during 2017. It can be demonstrated in the graphs that participant member groups continue to demonstrate growth. The two areas to be highlighted are the growth in youth participation numbers and the high participation numbers involved in summer hockey competition formats. It is important to recognise the work in the Katikati area developing their own summer leagues which will not only benefit their future development but also keep hockey as a sport promoted within their community. THA hopes to use this model to develop Te Puke as another hockey hub. Participation growth has created significant impact on game Tauranga Hockey’s participation numbers also reflect a gender development programmes across all pathways for both balance which is extremely positive with 1893 females and 1865 Tauranga Hockey locally as well as Hockey New Zealand males taking part. Tauranga also reflects the ‘Hockey for Life’ nationally. To ensure that our development overarches all theme in that there is a strong Master’s section with five teams pathways with a cohesive and inclusive philosophy, the THA participating at National Championships and the THA Master’s coaching committee, together with development staff, have Committee leading the way in developing tournament been undertaking a review supported by Sport Bay of Plenty, opportunities for both their members and other associations. A to provide the philosophy and structure which will support all new initiative ‘Hockey without Limits’ demonstrated that volunteers moving forward. At the same time Hockey New hockey is truly a sport for all and the new disabilities Zealand has undertaken a robust strategic review, the programme was highly successful and well supported by outcomes of their process will help to provide our review with schools. a national perspective. The THA review will consult widely during the months of March to May 2018. The Challenge now is to identify how many participants in the summer programmes are new players and how to engage them The initiative taken by Tauranga Hockey to appoint an in winter activities, especially if they prefer to play a small sided Officiating Development Officer was a recognition that game socially, which currently is not available. recruitment, training and retention of our umpires and officials in his first full year, consulted well with all participation needed a planned approach and a dedicated person to drive the groups, and quickly got an understanding of their needs. process and work with the volunteer committee. THA was fortunate He was innovative in his approach and the finals to be able to engage the services of Kelly Hudson whose expertise is prizegiving was an example of how to bring the Association acknowledged internationally. Emma Phelps started in April as the together. CoachForce Officer and enthusiastically picked up the existing programmes but has shown initiative in developing new activities The operational chairs put in long voluntary hours to that have enhanced opportunities for both players and coaches. ensure that their participants have quality competitions Emma has created a very positive relationship with other Midlands and I thank them. One of the significant outcomes from Development Officers and the sharing of best practice examples can 2016 were the new competition Handbooks that were only benefit our community. created for each section, as these made the task for the volunteers much easier. The Handbooks were reviewed at The success of our locally grown BlackSticks players and officials in the end of the season, so that they are ready for the new 2017 play a big part in inspiring our young players and growing our committees coming in for 2017. Association – Samantha Charlton, Frances Davies, Rosie Keddell, and Amy Robinson were all selected in the BlackSticks Women’s 2017 There are challenges ahead to keep up with the growth. Squad and were all named in the team to play in Albany at the FIH Facility pressures, the need for more volunteer coaches Women’s League Final where they won a silver medal. Kelly Hudson, and umpires and the ability to maximise the turf usage, Sarah Garnett and John Gemming all had FIH appointments during with more creative thinking resulting in different the year and continue to show to our members that there is a viable competitions formats to cater for individuals with busy pathway in officiating. schedules that wish to play socially or over a limited timeframe. There will be a challenge for the clubs to be Tauranga Hockey Association has always had a strong base of more proactive in their recruitment of the new players volunteers. While the numbers can, at times, fluctuate there is no settling in our region and linking with the developing doubting the quality and dedication of this valued group. Hockey tertiary education sector, as well as improving school club New Zealand recognises THA’s ability to host and run successful links to identify those players who are staying in the area. tournaments and events and this is largely a result of the enthusiastic volunteer brigade. THA has recognised the importance However, it is an exciting time for our sport and we, as of this group and has nominated individuals for recognition where members of Tauranga Hockey Association, must be willing appropriate. Congratulations to Monique Eades for her National to work with the Board and Operational staff to take this Volunteer award. Clinton Butler, THA's general Managerhas also Association even further. engaged positively with Hockey New Zealand and this relationship has enhanced Tauranga Hockey’s profile as a leading association. Congratulations to our local members who were recognised at the Sport Bay of Plenty Sports Awards. Kelly Hudson won the Radio Sport Official of the Year, members of the Midlands NHL Women’s Hockey Team were named the Rotorua Daily Post Team of the Year and members of the Midlands U21 Women’s Hockey Team were named NZ Community Trust Junior Team of the Year. Gill Gemming PRESIDENT Tauranga’s representative campaigns were a positive feature with more people trialling and more nominations in for coaches. The highlight was the bronze medal for the Under 18 Men’s Team, and the success of this programme, led by Coach Mark Leach has resulted in high interest for 2018. The follow up must be the engagement of senior men to create a Tauranga Men’s Representative Team to provide a pathway for the U18 Men, who continue to play in Tauranga. To manage all the participation and continue to build capacity in governance and administration, requires leadership from the Board, the office and the operational chairs. I also would like to thank Peter Puchner and the Board members for all the work with the Strategic Plan and partner organisations to ensure that Tauranga Hockey Association is part of their thinking and that facilities, such as the third surface and upgrade of buildings, are well planned to accommodate growth but also to be able to attract test matches, tournaments and festival events. I would like to thank General Manager, Clinton Butler and his team - Andrea, Danni, Emma, Kelly and Sarah, in the office for the huge effort and long hours, especially during tournament times. Clinton, 4 Small Sticks festival day. The Senior Reserve Competition was the most affected with up to three Thursdays either General cancelled or postponed throughout the season, while the Reserve Grade finals days was a complete wash-out which Manager's was a damp note to end the season on. Report Behaviour was an area of concern with up to eight code of conduct reports being received throughout the season. Vibrant, Engaged, Proud – the words that capture the Reports were received against players, coaches and spectators across various competitions and this is an area essence of Tauranga Hockey’s new Strategic Plan that that we need to improve on moving forward. I strongly sets the direction for the Tauranga Hockey Association encourage our clubs and schools to take some leadership in over the next four years. Along with the this area and ensure those involved in the game are implementation of a new Strategic Plan, 2017 was a contributing to a positive environment that all can enjoy.