2017
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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. busy year that saw the player base continue to grow, an end of season awards dinner, the hosting of In the Game Development area, the year started with the tournaments, the implementation of new development resignation of Franki Traini who had been in the role of programmes, a strong representation in national and CoachForce Officer for approximately four years. Franki regional tournaments, and success at a Midlands level. achieved a lot in this space for both the Tauranga and Bay of Plenty Associations and we thank her for the contribution The competition space saw 2710 players participating in the she made and wish her all the best with her teaching career. winter competitions throughout the year which was up on 2016. Growth was significant at the Small Sticks level (primary Emma Phelps was employed as the CoachForce and school) with 116 teams participating in 2017. This area has Participation Officer in April, a role specific to the Tauranga grown by 21 teams over the past two years which proves that Hockey Association. This provides a coordinated approach in hockey is a popular choice for children of this age group. both the coach development and participation areas which Growth wasn’t just experienced at the primary school level will hopefully maximise opportunities moving forward. with one additional adult team taking part this season. We’ve had some real success in this area with holiday Summer hockey’s popularity continues with more than 100 programme attendance exceeding 200 participants which is teams participating across all levels throughout the year. the most we’ve ever had, while we piloted a Hockey Without We’ve seen a number of non-winter players participating in Limits programme for children with disabilities which proved these competitions which provide a social environment for very popular for all involved. people to give the game a go and get a taste of the hockey The Association expanded its resource in the Game experience. Development space with the appointment of Kelly Hudson in
the Officiating Development Officer role. This is a key Weather played a strong part during the season with a strategic objective that provides support to our Officiating number of cancellations taking place, including the popular Committee with the view of recruiting and retaining officials
in the sport and providing a dedicated resource to assist with implemented a grant that was approved in 2016 from NZCT their development. This role is the first of its kind in New that contributed towards salaries, participation packs and Zealand and will play an important part in ensuring that the umpire kits. officiating space can keep up with the growing player base The season finished with the inaugural Tauranga Hockey that we have here in Tauranga. Association Awards Evening that was held at Club Mount The facilities were well looked after thanks to the tireless Maunganui. This was an opportunity for the community to efforts of Bill Webb and his turf workers. There was some come together, celebrate the season that’s been and repair and maintenance work undertaken throughout the recognise those who’ve achieved throughout the year. The year including the refurbishment of the main electrical switch night was a great success with 117 people in attendance. I board to ensure it was compliant. The turfs underwent their must congratulate those who received awards on the night annual groom and spray, while other maintenance work was and thank those who contributed to making it such a great carried out to ensure the facility was safe and operational. evening. I’m sure this will become a key event on the THA calendar in years to come. Funding efforts for the third turf project have progressed as we now undertake one final funding push that will hopefully There have been a number of achievements throughout 2017 see us move into the construction phase. The Association that must be recognised. I extend my congratulations to Sam made the decision earlier in the year to stage the project with Charlton, Rose Keddell, Amy Robinson and Frances Davies the focus being on constructing a third turf initially, with the who continue to represent our Association on the half turf to be developed in the future. This was purely a International stage; to Sam and Rose who bought up their financial decision based on feedback from the funders and 200th and 150th Test caps respectively; to Kelly Hudson and the amount required to build 1½ turfs. Support for the Sarah Garnett who umpired and officiated on the world stage; project to date has come from Tauranga City Council, TECT to Kelly for achieving her golden whistle by umpiring 100 and NZCT. A funding plan is in place to raise the outstanding international caps; to Lincoln Churchill who was part of the amount that will likely see the turf ready for play by the start Black Sticks Men’s coaching team; to Gemma McCaw on her of the 2019 season. international retirement; to Caroline Bigham for winning the 2016 Administrator of the Year award at the HNZ Awards The Association had a busy year on the tournament front evening; to Dani Maunder for winning the Midlands Intercity hosting the Eveline Hankers Tier 4 Secondary School Women's player of the year; to Monique Eades who was tournament, National Collier Under 13 Girls tournament and named Lotto New Zealand’s Volunteer of the Year for 2017; Anchor AIMS Games Intermediate School tournament. All and to our Masters players who represented New Zealand at three tournaments were a great success, and this was put the Trans-Tasman tournament in May. down to the hard work of Caroline Bigham who was the Tournament Director for each, and Bill Webb for his In closing, I’d like to thank our schools, clubs, committees and assistance as Tournament Administrator for the Collier all our volunteers for the work they do in ensuring people tournament and set up of the facility. have the opportunity to play hockey, to the Board for their support and direction and to my staff for all the efforts they’ve Tauranga was well represented at National and Regional put in to supporting our community throughout the year. tournaments throughout the year with 16 teams across various age groups participating. One of the positives for the I look forward to seeing everyone turf side in 2018. season was the return of our U18 Men’s team after a number of years in the wilderness. This adds to the pathway for our male players and will hopefully lead to the resurrection of a senior men’s team in future. It was great to see five Masters teams participating at the National tournament in November. Clinton Butler Tauranga were well represented in various Midlands teams General Manager throughout the year, including having four girls in the Under 21 team that won the tournament. There was also seven past or present Tauranga players who represented the Midlands NHL Women’s team that went on to win the K Cup.
On the commercial front, the Association re-entered into a new agreement with Lotto that will see them continue as our apparel provider for the next three years. We continue our strong relationship with Sport BOP who provide funding towards a number of our development programmes. We also
6 Centre as well as additional slots at Tauranga Primary School Boys' College to cater for these. The increased number of mini sticks and development kiwi sticks teams adds to the Report pressure on Tauranga Hockey Centre as this Executive Summary is the only facility capable of facilitating • An additional 11 Small Sticks teams, at 116 quarter and eighth field formats. (105 in 2016) is the largest number of teams ever for the fourth straight year. The use of the grass fields for Mini Sticks was challenging due to the quality of the surface. • The continued growth in junior teams with Jitu Patel The grass length and the uneven nature of 43% Mini Sticks and 57% Kiwi Sticks from SMALL STICKS the fields made it difficult for free flowing 47% and 53% respectively in 2016. games. COMMITTEE CHAIR • Current facilities were nearing capacity for
the number of teams and formats. Special Thanks
Committee Members I would like to thank the attendees of the General Report committee meetings for their assistance and Bethlehem College Primary - Lisa The number of teams increased to 116 (105 in support during the season. Johnston / Lisa Yarr 2016). This is an increase of around 100
players and it is the fourth consecutive year Fairhaven Primary - Vicki Long The following should be acknowledged for of player number growth. The mix of 43% Gate Pa - Terry Furmage their contribution to the season: Mini Sticks to 57% Kiwi Sticks (47% and 53% Golden Sands - Phil Gillanders • Megan Richards – Draw Steward respectively in 2016 and 42% and 58% in • Greenpark - Will Spargo 2015) shows that the natural attrition of Antony Bax, Sally Valois and Katikati Primary - Keri Ann van players that moved from mini stick to kiwi Lianne Carr – School Key Custodians Doorne / Billie Dobbs sticks and beyond primary school is more • Lianne Carr – Prize Giving Co-Ordinator • Phil Gillanders, Kelly Hudson and the Matua Primary - Stacey Sutherland than being covered by new players. This is a support of the Umpires Committee – Mount Primary - Jitu Patel huge achievement in terms of attracting new players to the sport. Rules Seminars Omanu School - Michelle Rall • THA Coaching Committee – Hockey Otumoetai Primary - Fleur Bos Again I would like to acknowledge the Festival Day (Development/Co- Papamoa Primary - Tui Hambrook contribution made by school hockey co- ordination) • Pillans Point School - Lianne Carr ordinators and volunteer sports coaches in Andrea Wylie/Sarah Johnson – THA Office Administrators Pongakawa Primary - Jacqui Sharpe our community. We are very fortunate to have such a large pool of dedicated expertise. • Bethlehem College, Otumoetai College, Pyes Pa - Ellen Fanelli / Roanne Otumoetai Intermediate, Te Puna School, Sutherland Another element to the growth in numbers is Katikati College, Aquinas College, Selwyn Ridge - Julie Taylor / Craig the continuation of the school visits Tauranga Boys College and Selwyn Ridge Aplin programme. This is placing hockey into the Primary School – Supporting THA junior St Mary's Primary - Lance Workman minds of young athletes and encourages hockey by providing supplementary turf space for Small Sticks games. Tauriko Primary - Kaye Barnett them to give it a go in a fun and supportive environment. Te Puna School - Alexia Skipper-Jones Conclusion Te Ranga Primary - Megan Richards 2017 saw increased pressure on existing As Chairperson of this committee I am very Waldorf Primary - Jackie Heatkamp facilities with the extra teams. It required thankful of the support and encouragement Welcome Bay - Sally Valois additional time slots at the Tauranga Hockey given by the Operations Committee, the attendees of the Small Sticks committee and the broader junior hockey community.
Overall it was a very successful season, the 2017 goal of assisting schools grow the game of hockey was achieved by providing a successful and well run programme with the assistance of the schools' programme.
Looking forward to 2018, we will be trying to provide a Small Sticks programme that will provide for the introduction of new players as well as challenging those who have been playing a number of years.
"an additional 11 new Small Sticks teams, at 116 is a record number of teams for the 4th straight year" "the committee is continuing to grow the Tauranga community by offing a range of games to participate in and encouraging social
gatherings" 8 that the games were good strong Intermediate competition. The intermediate grades utilised all turf School Report facilities in the local Tauranga area. We used Bethlehem College, Tauranga Boys and the There were 25 11 a side teams and 16 6 a side Tauranga Hockey centre on Friday nights, teams. This was an increase in numbers of 6 a from 4 till 9pm. side teams from 2016, we had 3 more teams. We had an equal amount of 11 a side teams We had 16 rounds of hockey plus a 6 a side as 2016, however this was because of the 2 tournament night. We only had one Monique Eades Whakatane 11 a side teams that played in our cancellation night which was a grading INTERMEDIATE competition. Also an 11 a side team dropped round. COMMITTEE CHAIR down to 6 a side during the season. This shows that the trend of numbers of players is The intermediate hockey committee used the website to get the information out to Committee Members still continuing in the intermediate hockey age group. Also a trend of 6 a side teams schools/teams and the use of the Facebook was very successful at communicating Various School increasing. information to the community. This year the Representatives The intermediate age groups offers both 6 a meetings weren’t well supported by school
side and 11 a side hockey. We also play mixed representatives and often it was only 3 or 4 grade and the divisions were decided on key members who made up the committee team’s abilities rather than gender. This has meetings. At times this was challenging as been successful and we have finished our often the decisions and organisation fell onto fourth season and it is liked by all the players, the chairperson throughout the season. It coaches and schools. I foresee it continuing would be good to get some feedback on how into the 2018 season. to have meetings where more school representatives attended. The intermediate grades were divided into divisions – A and B in 11 a side and then an A, We had senior umpires supporting our junior B and C in 6 a side grade. umpires on a Friday night at the start of the season and then again at the end of the Generally this worked well and teams had season. It is really important to have this on- good evenly contested games. During second going support for our young umpires. round for 11 a side A Division we continued to play round robin so all teams then played each other and our focus was more on Whakatane Intermediate joined our playing good even games rather than results, competition for 2017, this was because they even though we did have a final for the top 2 didn’t have enough teams in their teams in A division. In the B division of 11 a competition and could only play 6 a side and side we split into top 6, bottom 6, to give BOP hockey didn’t want them to play in more even games, this worked well for this theirs. However the committee decided for division. In the 6 a side we reshuffled the 2018 that they wouldn’t have the grades. This seemed to work well for this Whakatane teams in their competition. season and there weren’t huge score Main reasons were that we are stretched differences in the games, which is evidence with turf space and time. That they need to play in their own rep region. That they have resources such as coach force that they can utilise to develop their players, coaches "divisions were decided and umpires. The committee gave feedback to the Operations Committee on team’s abilities rather regarding 6 a side, the chairperson and committee felt that 6 a side should be encouraged at intermediate level. There was a lot of than gender. This has evidence to show players in the 11 a side competition aren’t getting much touches on the ball, players are getting pigeonholed been successful...and it is into certain positions without experiencing other positions. The game is played up the middle of the field. The scores are relatively liked by all the players, low in 11 a side compared to 6 a side, which shows that the games in 6 a side are getting played up both end with more shots on coaches and goals. The 11 a side is perceived as elite and creates a culture around it with parents, players and coaches. This takes away the focus from players developing. schools" Also physically and skill wise a lot of the players, being only 11 and 12, struggle with the size of the full field, whereas on a 6 a side field they can utilise the space easier. Hopefully in 2018 we will see the continued trend of the 6 a side with teams. This is what we have encouraged schools to think about.
"the committee is continuing to grow the Tauranga community by offing a range of games to participate in and encouraging social
gatherings" 10 Prize giving this year was completed at the Secondary School conclusion of the first found following feedback from 2016 and this went well, unfortunately I misunderstood the end of Report the second round dates and prize giving was not managed so well. Thanks goes to The first meeting of the committee presented the Control room teams and the office for our first challenge of the year, which was how completing this. Discussion around the to accommodate the growing number of presentation of medals may be something teams entering Division 1 Girls. Some wanted THA Hockey wishes to address prior to the Christine King to retain an 8 team pool and keep all games at 2018 season. SECONDARY SCHOOL the Tauranga turf however, for the COMMITTEE CHAIR development of Hockey I felt the correct Aquinas College has accepted the SSC chair decision was made to stretch to 10 teams and for 2018 and I know they will do fantastic Committee Members utilise Tauranga Boys' College. This did mean job. the top Girls teams did lack bit of competition Various School in the first round but overall the positive Acknowledgements go to the Draw Representatives results outnumbered the oneoff mismatched Steward Bernadette Millar and Raewyn games. Carey for maintaining the SSC committee meeting minutes
Division 1 Boys also had two teams moved from Division 2 at short notice preseason but again another positive move which allowed the second round Division 1 to remain intact following the move over to Midlands.
We also merged nights for Division 2 & 3 Girls and Division 2 & 3 Boys, This enabled a simple process of promotion and relegation which was a definite success and slowed down the transfer of players between teams.
In 2016 a SSC hand book was drafted so by 2017 the teams were understanding protocols a lot better, so thanks must be passed to Gill Gemming for her work and dedication for getting this handbook in place and updated.
The handbook and the introduction of a [email protected] email considerably reduced the correspondence directed to the committee, so I encourage the continued use of both.
"merging Div 2 & 3 enabled a simple process of promotion and relegation which was a definite success"
12 Senior Report
The 2017 senior reserve season included 6 avoiding this in future seasons are being women's teams and 9 men's teams for the looked at. first round of competition with a master’s As per last year, there needs to be some level team joining the competition for the second of competition for returning players and round to take the place of a bye with a non- those only wanting to play socially. The competition game. There were three Senior reserve grade has some very good women's teams and two men's teams in the Luke Rutherford players and there is a high level of skill in Midlands intercity competition. teams. People find it difficult to get back into SENIOR COMMITTEE hockey in this grade and others cannot CHAIR Enjoyable season for senior reserve this year commit to an entire season of 11 aside with fewer ‘bye’ weeks due to tournaments, hockey. The goal would be for there to be etc, due to finishing the season before these Committee Members enough teams (12 at least) such that the events. Three rained out game days, including current division can be split into two separate Andrew Bradley the finals day, was disappointing, especially competitions. Having a split grade for the missing the finals day. Antony Bax second round of men’s competition is
currently being considered for this season – The updated handbook resulted in fewer Bernadette Millar dependant on team entries. issues during the season with fewer
Bill Webb complaints than previous season. Managers We are looking to increase the pool of and coaches seem to have a better Caroline Bigham umpires for this season and we are working understanding of the rules following a couple with Kelly Hudson to find ways to encourage of years of playing under these. Debbie Masters our current (or past) players to start
umpiring. Graeme Bigham Intercity was a mixed result for Tauranga Hockey with the Mount Women finishing 3rd A special thanks to the following people; Janine Williamson and the Otumoetai men finishing 2nd in the • Simone Heeney - Draw Steward. plate final. Simone Heeney • Andrea Wylie and Sarah Johnson – THA
Office Administrators. Steph Bennett Otumoetai’s Dani Maunder was named the • Emma Phelps and Kelly Hudson – MVP winner in the women’s competition with Coachforce & Participation Officer and Kate Savory (Mount) and Franki Traini Officiating Development Officer (Katikati) finishing 2nd and 3rd respectively. respectively. Abbie Johnston (Mount) also finished 2nd in • Clinton Butler – THA GM. the top goal scorers for the season in the • All of the umpires. women’s competition
Reserve Grade finals day cancelled due to heavy rain, which was a disappointing finish to the season. The women managed to organise for the finals game to be played, but the men’s game was unable to be rescheduled so resulted in a draw. Options for
"Intercity was a mixed result for Tauranga Hockey with the Mount Women finishing 3rd with the Otumoetai men finishing 2nd in the plate final."
14 A men’s Masters Team was entered in the Masters Report Senior Reserve grade this year to alleviate the bye in the men’s competition and allow The 2017 International Masters Competition the primarily 50’s + players have game time was the Trans-Tasman Tournament which pre National Tournament. The group have was held in Whangarei in May. Tauranga was decided to continue to play in the Reserve represented by a number of players in a range grade but the 2018 team will be entered in of age groups. See the Masters page on the to the competition (rather than a social, non THA website for the name of those who were competition game) to hopefully provide a in these teams. vehicle to involve more masters players that Janine Williamson may not want to join a club and play all MASTERS COMMITTEE Tauranga Masters Committee held our 4th winter. CHAIR Sea Side Sixes Tournament in October. There were 6 men’s teams, 5 women’s teams and 8 The Masters Committee is continuing to mixed teams this year – Total of 19 teams for grow the Tauranga community by offering a Committee Members 2017 up from a total of 14 teams in 2016 range of games to participate in, an Amanda Weatherley increasing database with regular The National Tournament for 2017 was held communication and encouraging social Dean Bowden in Auckland in November. (Delayed from the gatherings. usual March timing due the World Masters Geoff Williamson Games being held in Auckland in April and the Trans-Tasman in May) Jackie Heetcamp (secretary) Tauranga entered 5 teams, Mark Graves Men's 40 (2nd) Mo Singh Men's 50 (4th) Women's 40 (5th) rd Women's 50 (3 ) rd Women's 55 (3 ) (W40 & 55 combined with BOP players)
The tournament was held to coincide with the World League which was held at North Harbour over the same period. Although it was great to watch the international games, many masters players were unable to attend due to the late timing of the National Tournament.
The masters committee have been running regular “musters” on a Sunday afternoon to provide a social setting for anyone over 35 to have a run around. The 2017 year was finished off with a Xmas BBQ.
"the committee is continuing to grow the Tauranga community by offing a range of games to participate in and encouraging social
gatherings" 16 Officiating Report • U13 Boys Hatch - Logan Green • U13 Girls Development - Madison Presley With the growth of hockey each year in • U13 Girls Development - Ethan Fraser Tauranga our umpires and co-ordination of them is a constant work in progress. An This season we used headsets across the umpire needs to be forever learning and Midlands Intercity Competition in all locally improving their craft which is something we hosted games. The headsets have proven to be a focused on a lot in 2017. valuable asset to our senior intercity umpires and Antony Bax a good teaching tool at junior levels. Headset use OFFICIATING COMMITTEE This season saw the establishment of an guidelines were put in place mid-season after CHAIR Officiating Development Officer role which feedback from stake holders. Although the use of was held by Kelly Hudson. The ODO role them is getting wider spread there is a learning Committee Members oversees an official’s development pathway curve and a managed step-by-step approach has for all our umpires and technical officials as Barry Prestney been taken in order to get the best use of them. well as supporting managers, coaches, Bill Webb parents and players to better understand the The Officials committee would like to thank and acknowledge Mike Maltby for kindly donating 2 Caroline Bigham rules of the game. A number of training forums and rules awareness sessions were sets to Tauranga Hockey. Caroline Bigham and I Daniel O’Connor held with a good level of attendance. have purchased 3 sets for use as well. Kelly Hudson A development highlight of the season was At the final board meeting of 2017 a case was Phil Gilanders the hugely successful Blue Badge programme. presented to the board for initiating an umpire This season we were able to appoint Blue payment/reimbursement programme. The hope Sarah Garnett Badge Umpires to most secondary schools is to have a system in place for the 2018 season. Terry Furmage competition games. Next season we are aiming to cover all games, this has lightened This year we had some umpires recognised at the and in some cases removed the responsibility inaugural association prize giving: of clubs to provide umpires. • Senior male Umpire of the year - Terry
We were well represented through the Furmage
national tournaments this year: • Senior female Umpire of the year -Brooke
Johnson • U18 Boys Association - Lucian Clark • Junior male Umpire of the year - Daniel • U15 Boys Premier - Hugh Lees, Daniel O’Connor O’Connor • Junior female Umpire of the year - Zoe • U15 Girls Championship - Zoe McCaul McCaul • U15 Boys Championship - Ethan Fraser • Services to umpiring - Phil Gillanders • U13 Girls Collier - Nikayla Bradley, Madison • Special recognition award to Roger Child for Presley, Tiana Whitehead 15 years of umpiring who has hung up his whistle
On a personal level I would like to thank our group of umpires that have volunteered their time over and over again throughout the season. The season cannot happen without good umpiring and it is very much appreciated. Caroline Bigham once again went above and beyond across the season and as the appointment steward spent a lot of person time keeping the season organised.
Officiating Development Officer Report - Kelly Hudson
Two key areas were identified to be targeted as priority. The SmallSticks primary level, and the Secondary School level.
An initial focus was to better resource the MiniSticks and KiwiSticks with the development of PowerPoint and Fact Sheet handouts for many first-time officials - ‘SmallSticks Support Umpire’ vests were also distributed to umpires to unify and identify officials at this level
The Secondary School umpire development programme ‘Blue Badge’ was developed to provide a stepping stone from KwikSticks (intermediate) level to more competitive 11-aside matches. Caroline Bigham was instrumental in overseeing the week to week feedback to these officials and the result was a higher level of officiating in the Division 2&3 Secondary School competition, as well as a record number of Tauranga umpires attending representative tournaments.
Rep umpires also performed well receiving positive development reports and feedback. A thank you to all rep team managers for assisting the smooth inclusion of our officials into your teams for tournament.
Over the course of the season we began the process of umpire coaching and support during competition nights. It is the hope to formalise and accredit these coaches in the future. Special thanks for support throughout the year must go to Becky Phelps, Brooke Johnson, Keegan Millar, Mark Aldcroft, Daniel O’Connor, Phil Gillanders, Donna Williams, Ant Bax, Caroline Bigham and Barry Prestney.
The service of umpires throughout the course of the season is an asset to our game, and we continue to strive to better support and grow our volunteer base through the provision of regular Open Officiating Forums, as well as dedicated individualised presentations through the season. The Forums are open to all hockey participants as we hope to share the knowledge of the officiating approach to the modern game to all stakeholders.
Looking forward we will be working closely with the operational committees to continue to value our volunteers and to better serve our hockey community.
18 Phil Gillanders, Phil Pinkerton and Mark Coaching Report Leach taking up the opportunity to attend the FIH Level 1 in Albany on the 19th of General Comment November which was facilitated by Gill 2017 was a huge year within the Coaching Gemming. Emma Phelps and Kelly Hudson portfolio for Tauranga Hockey. were selected by Hockey New Zealand to Comprehensive coaching plans established attend the FIH Coach Educators Workshop including policies, procedures and evaluation which was only the second time that this methods that gave direction to contracted course has been run within the Oceania THA coaching staff and mapped out coaching Continent. Both Kelly and Emma were Gill Gemming opportunities in all THA pathways. accredited as FIH Coach Educators which is COACHING COMMITTEE Emma Phelps was appointed as the Coaching superb for our area. As the National Masters CHAIR and Participation Officer (CPO) and took up Tournament was also on at the time a the role in April. There has been a successful number of our coaches took the opportunity Committee Members connection with the new Coach Force Bay of to observe international games which is always important for their own Alan Galletly Plenty Officer Jamie Carroll and Emma and this has enhanced the programmes development. Amanda Weatherley developed under the Coach Force umbrella. A Congratulations to the four Tauranga Black combined meeting was held with Sport BOP Sticks players who participated in the Emma Phelps in January 2018 at which it was reinforced by Oceania Cup Championships and the World Franki Traini Sport BOP that hockey was tracking very well League Finals: Sam Charlton, Amy Robinson, amongst their sports. There will be a new Frances Davies and Rose Keddell. Tauranga Lincoln Churchill funding round at the end of 2018 and THA, as Hockey appreciates the willingness of these the lead Association needs to be aware of players to give back to local players and Logan Gemming this. coaches. Mark Page Simon Brill, Midlands Head Coach, has also Recognition of coaches and the time they been more readily available to connect with Nyree Hanna volunteer was recognised in a formal way at THA coaching staff and more Midlands the THA prizegiving. There are now annual Stephen Graham opportunities for both coaches and players awards for coaches at each competition level were delivered in Tauranga in 2017. There and the criteria and nomination process will were significant opportunities for coaches be provided to all sections at the beginning
particularly involved in the Small Sticks of 2018, so that schools and clubs can programmes to attend regular forums and nominate directly before the 2018 practical opportunities. The decision to prizegiving. maintain the special coaches’ week prior to the competition starting was very valuable A robust review of THA’s coaching and had many coaches attending sessions and philosophy, pathways and programmes gaining resources before their season started. began in November 2017 and will continue into 2018. Once the committee has A highlight for coaches was the FIH Women’s completed the initial scope there will be an Finals held in Albany in November. Alongside open meeting to discuss strategies before the competition, a number of professional the final document is ratified. development workshops were offered. It was pleasing to see Tauranga coaches, Jitu Patel,
Coaching and Development Programmes Programmes Number Participants Coaches HNZ Courses 12 255 120 THA Forums 27 Hockey Without Limits 6 56 5 TAPD Academy 1 63 6 Funsticks 7 satellites 241 126 Holiday Programmes 11 526 15
Test Series Forum 2 - 29
Open Skill Development 3
Small Sticks In-School Participation Programme: 2017 Participant numbers involved: Teachers: 50 Children: 1221
Special Achievements: New Zealand Age Group Representatives 2017 BlackSticks Women: Sam Charlton, Frances Davies, Rosie Keddell, Amy Robinson.
Midlands NHL: Men: Joseph Lyons, Stephen Graham (Manager) Lincoln Churchill (Assistant Coach) Women: GOLD Sam Charlton, Frances Davies, Abbie Johnston, Rosie Keddell, Gemma McCaw, Amy Robinson, Kate Savory
Midlands National U18 Regional Men: William Gourley Women: Poppy Porter, Bethany Miller, Madeline Fleming, Kate Savory (U21 Physio)
Midlands National U21 Regional Men: Garrick du Toit, Shane Meys (Physio) Women: GOLD Abby Furmage, Siennah Cowles, Frances Davies, Amy Robinson "the committee is Masters Players Trans-Tasman Whangarei, May 2017 Women: 60+ GOLD Steph Birnie, Liz Saunders, Jenny Travis continuing to grow 55+ GOLD Jenny Harington, Susan Dewes-Hodgson, Brenda Poole, Gill Gemming (Coach) the Tauranga 50+ Sandra Kindley, Debbie Masters, Petrina Martelli (Manager) community by 45+ GOLD Juliet Dunlop-Fraser, Veronica Romagnoli, Donna Williams (Manager) offing a range of Men: 65+ Mahendra Singh 60+ Jeff Garnett 55+ Noel Gilliver, Geoff Owens, games to
Medical Officer John Gemming participate in and
encouraging social
gatherings" 20 The Tauranga Advancing Player Development (TAPD) Academy
In 2017 we ran Academy for one block in Term 2 for Year 7 and 8. We had a total of 63 players take part, 28 Year 7's and 35 Year 8's. All the players were very enthusiastic and the feedback from players and parents was very positive. There was specific coaching for Goal Keepers with specialist coaches which saw some good development take place. A number of coaches were used throughout the block with Lincoln undertaking all the planning for the sessions. THA are looking at how we engage the older age groups in academy as there is a lot of clashes during the season. To Lincoln and Nyree, thank you for continuing the momentum for this Academy and providing inspiration to our elite athletes.
Special Acknowledgement The THA Coaching Committee wishes to acknowledge and Tauranga Hockey Administration Office - Clinton, Andrea, thank all our volunteer coaches for your superb efforts in Danni, Emma and Kelly who have worked hard to support our 2017. THA appreciates that you turn out in all weather, to volunteers. Thank you all for your contribution to a successful provide players of all ages an enjoyable experience in hockey. campaign. I wish to acknowledge all representative coaches for their huge efforts in getting teams well prepared for their Our volunteer FunSticks Coordinators have enabled tournaments. participation programmes to be delivered in their own communities, helping them to develop a base for the A huge contribution to the success of our Coaching Association to build on. Thanks to all Secondary Schools who Programme has come from Emma Phelps, I wish to provided role-model youth coaches to the FunSticks acknowledge her dedication to her role, supporting coaches Programme. and promoting the game to young players. Thanks to the members of the coaching committee for their time and The representative programme is a major focus of the expertise in their portfolio areas. coaching pathway as it includes opportunities for all members to be actively engaged in competition – players, coaches, umpires and technical officials. For this programme to be successful, significant contribution has come from the
Tauranga Representatives National Tournament Placings.
Team Coach Placing Hatch Cup Jitu Patel 7th Collier Trophy Megan Richards 6th Hatch Development (regional) Phil Gillanders 7th Collier Development (regional) Juliet Dunlop-Fraser 3rd U15 Boys Premier Phil Pinkerton 6th U15 Girls Premier Stu Sutherland 5th U15 Boys Championship Franki Traini Regional Games only U15 Girls Championship Emma Phelps 8th U18 Boys Association Mark Leach 3rd Above: Senior women U18 Girls Association Amanda Meys 4th Opposite Page: From the top left to right: U18 Boys, U18 Girls, U15 Boys Premier, U15 Premier Girls, U15 Boys Tauranga Women Donna Williams 7th Championship, U15 Girls Championship, U13 Hatch , U13 Collier, U13 Boys Development, U13 Collier Development. Tauranga Masters Women 55+ Gill Gemming 3rd Tauranga Masters Women 40+ Jonathan Simmonds 5th
Tauranga Masters Women 50+ Sue Furmage 3rd
Tauranga Masters Men 40+ Mark Pryde 2nd Lynne Whitaker Tauranga Masters Men 50+ Geoff Williamson 4th
22 Representative Team Support & Uniform
After being vacant for the previous year this role was shared between Monique and myself. As there was no uniform coordinator this was also incorporated into our role.
The representative teams were supported from when they were established to their final tournament .
In 2017 10 junior teams represented Tauranga and one senior women's team. This was made up of U13 boys development, U13 girls development, U13 Collier girls, u13 Hatch boys, U15 girls development, U15 boys development (tri series only),U15 boys A, U15 girls A, U18 Men, U18 Women and senior women.
Teams went as far north as Whangarei and as far south as Christchurch with tournament length Monique Eades varying from a weekend, to 3 days, to one week & Karen Porter This is a time consuming role as the majority of managers are new to the role and at the U13 level are new to representative hockey itself. The managers manual was revised in 2017, it is very comprehensive and put some people off the position. An overview needs to be written for those considering the role.
In 2017 along with Danni, we set the team budgets prior to the season and changes to the accounting system made it easier for managers to account for team funds.
At the end of the season we had a debrief with the managers' to discuss the season. We also got a number of people involved with the teams together to review the season and make improvements for 2018.
Given the health and safety regulations that are now present, consideration needs to given to run these tournaments as safely as possible being mindful at all times of the costs involved.
Special thanks to Andrea for all her administration support, Danni for managing the finances and Clinton for being supportive of the campaigns.
Uniforms This year players bought their personal gear from the online shop. This system worked well. The only Hockey Without Limits compulsory item was a THA jacket.
The two toned socks that could not This was a new initiative that was started in 2017 with the aim to make hockey be played in were sold as training accessible to everyone. Tauranga Hockey Association worked closely with socks. Parafed to create a 6 week programme for kids from the age of 5 to 18.
The surplus supply of THA jackets This highly rewarding scheme is planned for 2018 with the possible expansion were sold. to an adult module.
Uniform was disposed of that had the old Tauranga Hockey Logo.
Coaches and managers were issued with a jacket and blue THA shirt so they were identifiable as being from THA at all times.
It was decided at the review meeting that THA would no longer supply track pants. Players will be able to buy THA ones from the online shop or wear plain black ones.
There are some teams without a lotto playing strip or alternate strip.
The uniform room leaks which is a constant challenge.
In 2018 there needs to be more uniforms purchased to fit out our remaining teams so all our teams are in lotto uniforms. A idea suggested was to buy higher numbered tops so that we can interchange more easily between teams depending on players' sizes rather than having a set for each age group.
24 the representative committee which provides support for rep Achievements managers, being the manager of a college 1st XI team and a coach of an intermediate team. We would like to acknowledge the following amazing achievements from 2017 Gemma McCaw announced her international retirement following the Ford NHL tournament. Gemma played 246 Caroline Bigham won the 2016 Administrator of the Year award Internationals for the Black Sticks after making her debut in at the Hockey New Zealand awards dinner. Great 2008. She scored 71 goals for her country and attended 3 acknowledgement to all the hard work Caroline puts in behind Olympic Games. Tauranga Hockey congratulates Gemma on the scenes over the years. a wonderful career and wishes her all the best with her Kelly Hudson received her golden whistle for umpiring her 100th future endeavors. international game during the Indian series earlier this year. She Midlands NHL and U21 Women's Hockey Teams for winning was also named Hockey New Zealand’s 2016 Female Umpire of their respective tournaments the Year and won Sport Bay of Plenty Radio Sport Official of the year Dani Maunder won the Club Intercity Women’s Player of the Year award. Danni finished top of the Midlands MVP Rose Keddell played her 150th test match for the Black Sticks table which is an outstanding achievement. The top three during the Festival of Hockey in Hawke’s Bay in April this year MVPs for the competition (Dani, Kate Savory, Franki Traini) Samantha Charlton played her 200th test match for the Black came from Tauranga clubs which is a fantastic achievement Sticks just three weeks ago against Papua New Guinea during for the region. the Oceania Cup tournament held in Australia. Bethlehem College won the Midlands Intercity Secondary Monique Eades was the Lotto Sport Maker of the year. School Girls competition. This is a reflection of the growth of Monique was nominated for her efforts including being the talent in our region. chairwoman of the Kwik Sticks (intermediate) committee, being the draws and results steward for the Kwik Sticks, co-chairing
Photos clockwise from the top left: Midlands U21 Team members from left to right: Frances Davies, Amy Robinson Siennah Cowle, Abby Furmage. Caroline accepting her award at the awards dinner. Surprising Monique at work to present award. Kelly taking part in the World League
Player Awards Awards Night Tauranga Women’s Player of the Year - Kate Savory – CMS Mount Maunganui & Midlands NHL Taking out the big awards at the end of the night Tauranga Men’s Player of the Year - Cory Bruin – Bayleys Otumoetai were Bayley’s Otumoetai’s Cory Bruin who was Tauranga Junior Women’s Player of the Year - Bethany Millar – Tauranga named Tauranga Men’s Player of the Year and CMS Girls College & CMS Mount Maunganui & Midlands U18 Women Mount Maunganui’s Kate Savory who was awarded Tauranga Junior Men’s Player of the Year - William Gourley – Tauranga the Tauranga Women’s Player of the Year. Both Boys College & Midlands U18 Men International Player of the Year - Samantha Charlton players have had big seasons for their club teams with Savory going on to represent Midlands in the Ford Intercity Grade National Hockey League that took out the Tauranga Women’s Intercity Team of the Year - CMS Mount Maunganui tournament. An International Player of the Year was Tauranga Men’s Intercity Team of the Year - Bayleys Otumoetai awarded to a player who has participated in the Black Tauranga Women’s Club Intercity Player of the Year - Dani Maunder – Otumoetai Sticks or Junior Black Sticks over the past 12 months Tauranga Men’s Club Intercity Player of the Year - Cory Bruin – Bayleys and has had at least a two year affiliation with the Otumoetai Association during their career. This was awarded to Senior Reserve Grade Samantha Carlton who has had a stellar season on the Merryweather Cup winners of the round 1 Women’s Competition - World Stage and was recently named in the Vantage Otumoetai Gold Women’s Black Sticks team to contest the World McCrae Barry Cup winners of the round 2 Women’s Competition - League finals in November. The Junior Player of the Otumoetai Gold Year Awards went to Bethany Millar and William Kiwifruit Cup winners of the round 1 Men’s Competition - Tauranga Boy College 1st XI Gourley who both had strong seasons for their Kent Cup winners of the round 2 Men’s Competition - Shared respective schools and then went on to represent the – Mount Studs and Mount Mavericks Midlands Under 18 teams at the National tournament. Coaching Awards Small Sticks Female Coach of the Year - Megan Richards Under 18 Coaches Amanda Meys and Mark Leach Small Sticks Male Coach of the Year - Jitu Patel were awarded Female and Male Coach of the Year, Secondary School Female Coach of the Year - Juliet Dunlop-Fraser while Brooke Johnson and Terry Furmage took out Secondary School Male Coach of the Year - Steve Graham Female Coach of the Year - Amanda Meys the Female and Male Umpire of the Year. There was Male Coach of the Year - Mark Leach a special award presented to Roger Child for more than 15 years of service to officiating in the Tauranga Umpiring Awards Association. Roger has decided to hang up his whistle Female Umpire of the Year - Brooke Johnson this season and his humour and rapport with the Male Umpire of the Year - Terry Furmage players will be sorely missed. Junior Female Umpire of the Year – Zoe McCaul Junior Male Umpire of the Year – Daniel O’Connor Monique Eades was awarded the Volunteer of the Service to Umpiring – Phil Gillanders Year for all the hard work she has put in to various Volunteer of the Year - Monique Eades areas of the game throughout the season, including Roy Osman Trophy (contribution to Masters Hockey) - Janine Williamson chairing the Kwik Sticks and Representative 26 committees.
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CoryBruin Bethany Millar
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2. Kelly taking part in the World League
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5. Gemma is always welcome to have a hit on our turf when she is in the area.
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