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11/11/1995 - 11/11/2020 Foreword Letter from current President Steve Stewart Hockey today spans 23 Associations and includes Master’s and Indoor Hockey, but that has not always been the case. In the 1990s a group of people had a vision of unification for our sport to enhance its management and provide opportunities and pathways for its athletes. Their efforts were rewarded in 1995 with the birth of Hockey Queensland (HQ) as a unified male and female State Sporting Organisation.

The concept of HQ was first seriously proposed in 1993 by Daphne Pirie and Jim Quaite, the Presidents of Queensland Women’s Hockey Association and Queensland Hockey Association respectively. Through their diligence and the efforts of others, including the Steering Committee of Dennis Binnington, John Giles, Julie McNeil, Elsie Quaite and Janne Ellis we have evolved into the HQ of today.

I consider the longevity of people’s involvement in hockey as one of the most endearing features of our sports culture, as many of the people who contributed to the creation of QWHA, QHA and of course HQ, are still involved in Hockey in Queensland.

I would particularly like to thank Janne Ellis for her commitment to Hockey Queensland. Janne was there at the beginning and remains with us as our ‘historian’ and jack of all trades. Janne your contribution is appreciated.

Go #TeamQLD,

Steve Stewart Celebrating 25 years of Hockey Queensland

On the 11th November 1995, Queensland Women’s Hockey Association and Queensland Men’s Hockey Association merged to form Hockey Queensland Incorporated. On the same date in 2020, Hockey Queensland Limited celebrates the silver anniversary of the amalgamation.

Hockey Queensland history, awards, honour roll, and archives can always be found on our website www.HockeyQLD.com.au/about/history

1995 1997 2009 2010 2018

Words of a QWHA President Letter from Daphne Pirie AO MBE Since foundation, the fine, committed leadership of both Queensland Men’s & Queensland Women’s Hockey Associations took the sport of hockey to the A List.

Twenty-five years ago, amalgamation saw the sport move to the next level. Hockey Queensland then became highly competitive in the fields of administration, sponsorship, media, and community awareness.

Elite players were rewarded for their achievements and grass root athletes received well deserved support.

Hockey had come of age! Daphne Pirie AO MBE The Amalgamation Letter from Jim Quaite OAM The initial proposal submitted by Daphne Pirie and Jim Quaite (Presidents of QWHA and QHA respectively) to amalgamate was defeated when QWHA members opposed such a scheme at a special meeting called in 1993. The following year, an agreement was reached to form a steering committee to further the prospects of both organisations amalgamating.

At this time there was pressure from the State Government to deal with only one body, particularly for future funding.

A long 18 months of negotiations with this committee resulted in another special meeting called of both QHA and QWHA, and the final plan which provided for a number of parts, including but not limited to a forward commitment to gender equity, and this plan was adopted.

The work accomplished over those early years following amalgamation was huge, particularly the urgent commitment to pursue the State Hockey Centre being constructed. After considerable lobbying by the new steering committee, the State Government announced $4.8 million dollars funding to enable Stage 1 of the centre to be established. We were pleased to have the Governor of Queensland Her Excellency Leneen Forde AC officially open the Centre in April 1996. Thanks were extended to Ronda Nix and the late Paul (Porky) Morgan for their time and effort in progressing the State Hockey Centre.

My term as President was extended in 1998 for a further three years, during which time the staging of the 1999 Champions Trophy for both men and women was hugely successful, with both the Australian men’s and women’s teams winning gold.

I was required by the then Constitution to retire from my 2nd term as President and in November 2001, I handed the reins to Ken McElligott.

On reflection, I believe the amalgamation has been a huge success. The number of internationals played here and around our state is beneficial to all members. The progression of true regionalisation and regional coaching schemes etc have been widely accepted, as has a number of other programmes.

Jim Quaite OAM 1996 Beginning In 1996, the State Hockey Centre was ‘mostly’ completed, with the fields, grandstand, and change rooms built and officially opened by the then Governor of Queensland, Mrs Leneen Forde AC. The Club was yet to be finalised.

Hockey Queensland (HQ) and the State Hockey Centre (SHC) brought five International and National events primarily to assist preparation for the announcements.

The Hockeyroos won Gold at the Atlanta Olympic Games, whilst the Kookaburras won Bronze.

Six Queenslanders competed including: Jenny Morris 1997 In 1997, the won the then named NWHL series. National Brendan Garard Women’s Hockey League was the first Grant Smith outing for the women in this format, and was Baedon Choppy not yet connected to the Men’s National League. This was also the first year of the much sought after HQ Annual Awards. This year saw the beginnings of the commencement of HQ input into a Louis Hailey AM inducted as a Hockey Queensland-wide Secondary Schools Life Member. competition, resulting in assistance with the games and Trophies presented in the names of great players to their winners.

HQ’s submission to host both the 1999 Joint Champions Trophy and 1999 Golden Oldies Hockey Festival was successful. This was the first time a Joint Champions Trophy was held in Australia and therefore Queensland. 1998 The purchase of the property adjacent to the SHC allowed for the office to be moved from the then QE11 complex (today known as QSAC) in 1998.

1998 was the first time that team sports competed at the , and as a result the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras were able to attend. Nikki Mott and Michael Brennan were the Queenslanders named in the Games teams'.

HQ created a separate entity/company called the 1999 1999 Champions Trophy Ltd to run the upcoming What an ‘eventful’ year! The FIH joint Champions Trophy hosted in . 21st Champions Trophy for men and the 7th Champions Trophy The inaugural Hec Cormie Scholarships (provided for women was held at the SHC. for as a bursary from the Cormie family) were Australia won gold in both men awarded to and Scott Brennan. and women. It was a huge undertaking for the venue and staff – the success of the event is 'Trappa' - still being talked about all these Champions years later. And then in in the Trophy mascot same year, just a few months later, the 9th Golden Oldies Hockey Festival, attracting over 1200 players and accompanying guests, was held.

Prior to the Champions Trophy getting underway, the completion of the Legends Community Sports Club and office facilities adjacent to the SHC playing fields was completed.

Daphne Pirie MBE inducted as a Life Member. 2000 The 2000 Olympic Games took over most of the year with seven Queensland players representing Australia at the Games: Jenny Morris Clover Maitland Renita Garard Angie Skirving Michael Brennan QLD had the highest proportion of players than any other state.

This was the year the HQ Team of the Century was announced. With their third Gold medal, the

Of the ten National Championships played in Hockeyroos became Australia's most this year Queensland came away with successful Olympic team. 5 first places 4 second places Team Of The Century 1 third place 1900 - 2000 MEN WOMEN A revamp of the National League allowed for 1 Team per gender from each State from the Goalkeeper: Goalkeeper: Lou Hailey Clover Maitland former independent licences (franchise) teams. HQ supported Qld Scorchers and Brisbane Fullbacks: Fullbacks: Blades (once the Toowoomba and Brisbane Wally Hammond Jenny Morris franchise had wound up). The NQ Barra’s Don McWatters Kay Lehmann finished up in this year. Halves: Halves: Tracey Belbin Jim Quaite OAM, Heather Scraggs OAM, and Treva King Renita Garard Graham Reid were inducted as a Hockey John McBryde Dianne Hirst Australia Life Member. Forwards: Forwards: Michael Brennan Debbie Bowman-Sullivan Greg Browning Julene Grant Mark Hager Lorelle Morrissey Fred Quine Nikki Hudson Graham Reid Annette West-Bail 2001 Jim Quaite retired as the inaugural HQ President with an enviable record - as president, the things he promoted in the name of hockey may never be repeated.

This year saw changes in the State competition. The Premier League (top eight men’s and women’s teams) with 'travel equalisation' for all teams was introduced. Travel equalisation ensured that all 16 teams bore equal costs.

There was a continuation of over 30% of Queensland Players to National Squad representation.

Introduction of Vice Patron Business Development Group – to provide expert opinion and advice on corporate governance, finance and other business related activities lasted for a few years. This group consisted of prominent hockey and non-hockey business people offering advice and assistance to support hockey in Queensland.

2002 This year saw the incoming President Ken McElligott, the Inaugural Hall of Fame 2002 formation of the Ruby Robinson Hall of Fame and inductions, and the Secondary Schools Hockey Cup Tracey Belbin OAM Pam Glossop Dianne Hirst Don McWatters including 170 boys and girls teams across the state, culminating in a final series at the SHC. Greg Browning Noala Gordon Kym Ireland Don Mecklem* 2002 was the inaugural mixed

Trans Tasman Masters Hockey Challenge Oz & NZ, where Hockey Queensland Hec Cormie MBE* Julene Grant Kay Lehmann Doug Siggs* hosted on behalf of Hockey Australia in Brisbane.

The very first Hall of Fame induction occured in 2002. Merv Crossman* Lou Hailey AM* John McBryde Annette West-Bail 2003 2004 HQ was on the move and Hockey Queensland 2004 saw Australia men win gold headquarters moved to the SHC, following sale of for the first time at the Athens previous property in the adjacent Steel Place. Olympic Games – eight Proposed assignment of the Brisbane City Council Queenslanders were in the team: lease from the SHC to Hockey Queensland was Michael Brennan delivered. Mark Knowles Rob Hammond The SHC Board was replaced with a Board consisting Troy Elder of HQ and the two Brisbane Associations. Dean Butler Queensland Blades won gold at the newly named AHL (from the previous NHL). This is the first win since HQ assumed responsibility for the Blades Team. Previously the team was a franchise enabled by Queensland women in the partnerships of Brisbane and Toowoomba. Hockeyroos at the Olympics included: Umpires mentoring programme begin in this year, and Suzie Faulkner support of Blades and Scorchers to visit and train with Nikki Hudson “the locals” at regional centres throughout the State Angie Skirving was a great boost for the regional centres to see and Karen Smith play with their Queensland heroes. Prior to the Olympic Games, HQ received international teams for their lead up training, and they played at Tweed Border, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, Townsville and .

Legends Community Sports Club changed hands to Southside Sport and Community Club – the venue to be named Colmslie Sport Club. Continuation of head lease transferred from SHC to HQ with sub leases to Southside. 2005 Not since 1997 had the Scorchers won, but they did it again in 2005 after many second places.

On behalf of Hockey Australia, Hockey Queensland hosted: “The Achieving Gold – Building a Winning Team” luncheon at the ‘Gabba which combined a luncheon introducing the Kookaburras to the business and hockey communities and the Men’s AHL Finals week.

Three tests were played in Ipswich, Gold 2006 Coast and SHC between the Hockeyroos and Queensland Blades won their third AHL title in Korea. four years in 2006. The HQ Team of the Decade was named to Jan Hadfield appointed as FIH Umpires celebrate the first ten years of Hockey Manager at Commonwealth Games, Queensland as an entity. Champions Trophy and World Cup – all in one year.

Corporate launches of the Blades and Team Of The Decade Scorchers continued. 1995 - 2005 MEN WOMEN

Stephen Lambert Clover Maitland Mark Knowles Jenny Morris Murray Richards Angie Skirving (Lambert) Liam De Young Rob Hammond Renita Farrell (Garard) Dean Butler Karen Smith Lee Bodimeade Kelly Thomas Michael Brennan Nikki Mott (Hudson) Nathan Eglington Wendy Alcorn Troy Elder Suzie Faulkner Jamie Dwyer 2007 Distinguished Player Awards were introduced in 2007, along with the continuation of Coaches scholarships to suitable and aspiring Coaches, which involved attachment to specified State Teams.

MOU signed with Singapore Hockey Federation with acceptance to compete at a FIH sanctioned event including National Development Teams from India, Pakistan, , Singapore, Hong Kong and Queensland Players included in the Australian Development Teams.

Draft proposal submitted to Hockey Australia for Brisbane and Queensland to become a centre of excellence for the development of Hockey in and for the Pacific Island Nations.

2008 2009 2008 saw Hockey Queensland sign a four In 2009, the AHL was reformatted to see two rounds and year MOU with the Oceania Hockey a finals week format. Federation to support and develop hockey in Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu. Maroon and gold was introduced into the HQ logo, while the introduction of HQ and Major League School holiday Karin Walduck assumed the Presidency coaching clinics began. following the retirement of Ken McElligott and Major League extended the working relationship with HQ to 13 years. 2010 Investigation of a viable State Club Championship and a The Beijing Olympic Games saw State wide league began in 2010. Queensland Players: Hockeyroos The Gold Coast City Council was creating a bid for the . Madonna Blyth Nikki Hudson (Mott) OAM An on-going relationship with the Oceania Hockey Angie Lambert (Skirving) OAM Federation would auger well for the future.

Kookaburras The first Development Umpire program was held. Liam De Young OAM Jamie Dwyer OAM Greg Browning was inducted as a Hockey Australia Life Rob Hammond OAM Member. Cecil Best was inducted into HA Hall of Fame. Mark Knowles OAM Stephen Lambert

Mark Hager was inducted into HA Hall of Fame. 2011 2011 saw the adoption of the new vision statement – “To lead and grow hockey in Queensland”. Introduction of media and digital communication strategies including HQ Facebook page and YouTube channel including a series of video interviews.

In this year: 27 of 40 (68%) State Teams finished in top 3 at National Championships 69 Queenslanders in Australian Teams and Squads 1,441 new registered participants in Hookin2Hockey 169 new accredited Umpires and officials 98 coaches completing accreditation

Pam Glossop was inducted into HA Hall of Fame. The IOC Women in Sport trophy was presented to Daphne Pirie for the Oceania Region.

2012 The Olympics were held in 2012 and Queenslanders in the Australian Team were named as: Madonna Blyth Teneal Attard Jodie Schulz (Kenny) Jamie Dwyer Mark Knowles 2013 Liam De Young An integrated marketing strategy was created “Get into Hockey” to Matthew Gohdes increase registration numbers – including: Julie Ashton-Lucy umpired the Gold Medal Match and became television commercial production the first female Umpire to attend three Olympic Games. specific sign-on website online press and social media Locally, there was a trial of the newly established 'Super advertising League' concept involving six Men’s and six Women’s zone live streaming of Super League teams. which all resulted in a boost to 2013 player registration numbers. Expansion of Scholarship Coach (particularly for Under 15 Teams) to include Mentor Coaches to assist and develop State Queensland's AHL and Under 21 Team Coaches. Teams (male and female) all came 1st in their respective Barry Dancer was inducted as a Hockey Australia Life Member. Championships.

2014 The Women’s Masters enjoyed their 30 year celebration since their independence from the Open ranks.

Review and streamlining of 2014-2016 Hockey Queensland Strategic Plan, which included establishing a model to ensure best legacy outcomes for the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

Kookaburras and Hockeyroos claim gold at 2014 Commonwealth Games.

2015 In 2015, a celebration of Hockey in Queensland functions were held, including Volunteers thank you, Annual Awards Ceremony, VIP Function, and others.

20th anniversary of Hockey Queensland as an entity included reunion and Hall of Fame Team Of The Decade induction. 2005 - 2015 MEN WOMEN The Australian Masters enjoyed their 30 year celebration since inception. Jamie Dwyer Madonna Blyth Rob Hammond Teneal Attard Operating structure revised and renewed to: Liam De Young Jodie Schulz (Kenny) High Performance Advisory Group; Integrity Mark Knowles Hope Brown (Munro) Amy Korner (Kickbusch) Commission; Operating Committees inclusive Jason Wilson Nikki Mott (Hudson) of all “field” requirements. Matt Gohdes Suzie Faulkner Stephen Lambert Emma Meyer (Stewart) The HQ Team of the Decade was named in Dean Butler Karen Smith 2015 to celebrate the second ten years of Troy Elder Angie Skirving (Lambert) Hockey Queensland as an entity. Nathan Eglington Wendy Alcorn 2016 Olympians Madonna Blyth, Jamie Dwyer and Teneal Attard, all of whom have remarkable records, retired from International and State hockey.

Retirements also came from HQ President Teneal Attard and Madonna Blyth Karin Walduck with Steve Stewart taking over the reins, and Jan Hadfield from FIH Umpiring commitments.

Queensland holds gold medals in Women’s AHL, Under 21, Under 18, and Under 15 teams.

Jennifer Morris and Greg Browning were inducted into HA Hall of Fame. Jamie Dwyer

2017 #TeamQLD became an official Hockey Queensland ethos. Mark Knowles and Madonna Blyth became #TeamQLD Ambassadors, and were part of an extensive launch campaign.

For 2017 four pillars were created as part of the newly devised HQ Strategic Plan: Growth Development Strategic Partnerships Innovation and Culture

Three new awards were implemented: Jan Hadfield Umpiring Excellence Award The Heather Scraggs Young Aspiring Umpire Award (Girls Under 15) The Allen Schasser Young Aspiring Umpire Award (Boys Under 15) 2018

The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games was a big success in 2018 with our very own Mark Knowles being named Flag Bearer for the opening ceremony.

Six Queensland women and four Queensland men represented Australia Mark Knowles including: Daniel Beale Mark Knowles Jake Whetton Baton Bearers Commonwealth Games 2018 Ashlea Fey In alphabetic order Name Ran In Jordyn Holzberger Pauline Alchin Ipswich Rex Baguley Warwick Samantha Bliss Mackay Marge Brown Rockhampton Renee Taylor Belinda Cameron Gold Coast Tammy Cole Ipswich Queensland Blades achieved gold and Susan Dalton Gold Coast the Queensland Scorchers silver in the Euphrasia Eiteneuer Mackay Donna Fay Gold Coast (AHL). This Peter Fleming Gold Coast is the last time this competition will be Rosely Giddey Maryborough played in this format and names. Pam Glossop West Australia Bernadette Gotting Ipswich Vale Jim Quaite OAM. Jim passed Nikki Hudson Gold Coast Raymond Hughes Townsville away in September and has left a huge Benjamin Judge Townsville legacy for Hockey including the State Mark Knowles Rockhampton Hockey Centre facility, the merging of Aleisha Neumann Ingham the two organisations to become Daphne Pirie AO MBE Gold Coast Kathleen Proctor Brisbane Hockey Queensland, and much more. Colin Rawding Gold Coast Dominic Richardson Blackwater 42 Queensland Teams competed at Karen Robertson (Smith) Toowoomba National Championships (25 of whom Peter Searle Townsville were Masters M&W). Nola Slade Brisbane Michael Smith Toowoomba Deanna Turner Mackay 2019 2020 This year saw the new National League begin, known as Hockey Nearly this whole of the One. 2020 playing year was suspended due to global The Queensland teams come under the franchise of the Brisbane pandemic, COVID-19 Blaze with the colours predominantly orange and gun metal grey. Coronavirus. Both Men and Women played in the Grand Finals, with Blaze women winning the inaugural title and the Blaze men earning silver. , National Championships, and State Jan Hadfield AM was awarded a Life Membership of Hockey Championships were Australia. cancelled. Club hockey was suspended until a restart was possible in July/August 2020, and even then under strict conditions.

Due to inability to play, the Annual Awards (2019) were celebrated via a series of video announcements on social media platforms.

Lyn Hill was awarded a Life Membership of Hockey Australia. Kay Lehmann (nee Kindervater), John McBryde and Don McWatters were awarded Hockey Australia Hall of Fame inductions.

The Tokyo Olympic Games were postponed until 2021.

Jodie Kenny retired from international hockey with 235 caps, the eighth highest ever for a Hockeyroo. 25 Years of 25 Years of Life Members Hall of Fame

1996 Mr James W Quaite OAM 2002 2008 1997 Edward K Spice Tracey Belbin OAM Debbie Bowman OAM 1997 Jenny A Tidey OAM Greg Browning Neil Hawgood 1999 Ken Baldwin Hec Cormie MBE Sharyn Simpson 1999 Janne P Ellis Merv Crossman Kerry Wharton 2001 Julie A Bartlett Pam Glossop 2001 Michael M McGuire Noala Gordon 2015 2004 Thelma M Neumann Julene Grant 2005 Valerie M McCubben Lou Hailey AM Lee Bodimeade 2007 Basil Coker Dianne Hirst Michael Brennan OAM 2008 Kenneth McElligott Kym Ireland Dean Butler OAM 2008 Jay Emerick Kay Lehmann Ashley Carey 2009 Greg Browning John McBryde Julie Carroll 2009 Ronda Nix OAM Don McWatters Nathan Eglington OAM 2012 Lyn Thomas Don Mecklem Jack Ellis 2012 Jan Hadfield AM Doug Siggs Suzie Faulkner 2013 Chris Attard Annette West-Bail Nikki Hudson OAM 2015 Sheila Jones Angie Lambert OAM 2015 Karin Walduck 2003 Stephen Lambert 2017 Jenny Heron Cec Best Cindy Morgan 2018 Lyn Hill Wayne Green Graham Reid 2019 Patricia Hansen Wayne Hammond Karen Smith 2019 Linda Hunter Carly Hansen Jim Mason 2017 Shirley Otto Fred Quine Adele Parkyn Daphne Pirie AO MBE 2020 Hope Brown 2005 Amy Korner Barry Dancer Emma Meyer Mark Hager Kelly Thomas Lorraine Hillas OAM Liam De Young OAM Heather Scraggs OAM Rob Hammond OAM Nola Slade Jason Wilson

2006 Don Currie Renita Garard AM Treva King Clover Maitland OAM Jenny Morris OAM Sid Scott Hall of Fame FIH Player of the Year 2009 Initial induction 2004 – Jamie Dwyer – Tracey Belbin 2007 – Jamie Dwyer – Debbie Bowman 2009 – Jamie Dwyer – Greg Browning 2010 – Jamie Dwyer – Renita Garard (Farrell) 2011 – Jamie Dwyer – Mark Hager 2014 – Mark Knowles – Clover Maitland – Don McWatters FIH Rising Star of the Year – Jenny Morris Male – Ruby Robinson 2002 – Jamie Dwyer 2010 – Pam Glossop 2007 – Mark Knowles 2012 – Nikki Hudson 2011 – Matthew Swann 2013 – Daphne Pirie 2019 – Angie Lambert Female 2020 – Barry Dancer 2001 - Angie Lambert (Skirving)

Queensland Sport Team of the Year FIH Golden Whistle Award 2004 – Queensland Blades (FIH International Award for Umpires completed 100th game) Sport Officiator of the Year 2008 Julie Ashton-Lucy 2010 – Julie Ashton-Lucy 2018 Adam Kearns 2016 – Adam Kearns 2018 – Aleisha Neumann FIH Order of Merit 1987 - Ruby Robinson Queensland Service to Sport 2011 – Ronda Nix Guust Lathouwers Memorial Trophy 2016 – Faye Wastell Outstanding service to the development and 2017 – Jan Hadfield promotion of umpiring 2006 – Jan Hadfield Queensland Service to Junior Sport 1998 - Lesley Schoenwald (School Sport)

Queensland Sport Volunteer of the Year 2002 – Julie Bartlett

Queensland Sport Administrator of the Year 1996 – Janne Ellis 25 Years of Queensland Olympians

Teneal Attard Daniel Beale Madonna Blyth Michael Brennan Hope Brown Kiel Brown

Dean Butler Baeden Choppy Liam De Young Jamie Dwyer Nathan Eglington Troy Elder

Suzie Faulkner Brendan Garard Renita Garard Matthew Gohdes Mark Hager Rob Hammond

Nikki Hudson Kirstin Johnson Jodie Kenny Mark Knowles Stephen Lambert Angie Lambert

Clover Maitland Jenny Morris Grant Smith Karen Smith Matthew Swann

Hockeyroos Kookaburras Most Capped Player: Madonna Blyth 342 appearances Most Decorated Player: Jamie Dwyer OAM 70 goals 2nd Most Capped Player: Jamie Dwyer OAM 365 appearances 2nd Most Capped Player: Nikki Hudson 303 appearances 243 goals 99 goals 3rd Most Capped Player: Mark Knowles 324 appearances 30 goals 25 Years of Annual Reports WWe look forward toto thethe nnextext

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