HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 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 2016 2 CONTENTS

The Board and HQ Staff 4

2016 Officials 4

President’s Report 5

CEO’s Report 7

Remote Indigenous Hockey Program 10

2016 Hockey Qld “Association Highlights” 11

2016 Records 18

Blades Report 23

Scorchers Report 24

State Team and Placings 26

National Selections 32

International Appointments 37

2015 Hockey Qld Awards 39

Financials 41

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 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 Philip Hack (Chair), Tim Fuller, Kate West, Louisa

Begley, Kazzia Lammon Vice President Ms Tara Diamond Judiciary Panel John Giles, Linda Hunter, Joseph Rudolph Finance Director Mr Paul Mantell Affiliated Associations and Kindred Organisations Affiliated Associations Board of Directors Atherton, Brisbane 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 March 2019 Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville, Tweed Border, Warwick Ms Patricia Hansen Nov 2014 March 2017

Mr Darren Cavanagh March 2016 March 2018 Minor Associations Ms Victoria Carthew March 2016 March 2017 Moranbah Mr Colin Murphy March 2016 March 2018 Mr Graham Astbury March 2016 March 2018 Kindred Associations Mr Paul Mantell March 2016 March 2017 Qld Primary Schools, Qld Secondary Schools, Rockhampton Indoor Staff Administration Operating Committees Louisa Begley, Chief Executive Officer High Performance Advisory Group Daniel Egan, Manager - Business Operations Greg Richards (Chair), Louisa Begley, Matthew Wells, Des King, Barry Vohland, Jan Hadfield Sue McLatchey, Manager - Hockey Operations Barry Vohland, Program Manager - Talent Pathway Technical Operating Committee Caitlin Sippel, Program Manager - Competitions and Joanne Greensill (Chair), Bernadette Gotting, Officiating Linda Hunter, Cheryl Kann, Vicki Warren, Sonya Fisher, Selva Thambiaiyah, Assistant Accountant Michael Wiemers, Ronda Nix OAM, Joseph Rudolph, Tracey Harbourne, Member Support and Administration Lyn Thomas Officer Sonya Taylor, Program Officer - State Teams & Events Umpiring (Resigned May 2016) Lyn Hill (Chair), Julie Ashton-Lucy, Steve Rogers, Carl Dalton, Talent Development Manager Ben de Young (Resigned April 2016) Indoor Advisory Group Lyn Hill (Chair), Lisa Morgan, Paul Tucker, Remote & Indigenous Program Graham Taylor, Marc Pike, Barry Vohland Lewis Dexter, Development Officer (RIHP) Kazzia Lammon, Development Officer (RIHP) Women’s Masters Committee Amber Mutch, Development Officer (RIHP) Linda Hunter (Chair), Di Barrie, Patricia Hansen, Sue Reid, Myra Reilly, Karin Walduck, Megan Ward State Hockey Centre Greg Gunner, Facility Supervisor Men’s Masters Committee Nerieada Gill, Canteen Coordinator Gil Voysey (Chair) Shane Bocking, Bookings and Event Coordinator Auditor PKF Lawler

Solicitors Bradley Rees Hogan - BRH Lawyers McInnes Wilson Lawyers

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 4 PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Well this year has been a real voyage of discovery for me which I have enjoyed immensely. I have met a lot of fantastic HQ staff and hockey volunteers across the state, whose tireless efforts are greatly appreciated. That is not to say that there have not been a variety of issues that have needed to be addressed but these have been managed in accordance with our policies and in a professional way by members of HQ.

From my perspective I am very happy with our Board of Directors. It has a great blend of business and hockey experience and is a group who interact and communicate well. They are all committed to Through the year we have seen a number of highlights promoting hockey and the best outcomes for all of with the successes and recognition of individuals and our members, both regional and metropolitan. I look teams. Unfortunately, there are too many to list forward to continuing to work with them and our CEO, but two that I specifically consider worth mentioning Louisa, and her staff to achieve our goals over the next include QSport's recognition of Adam Kearns, who strategic planning cycle. officiated at the Rio Olympics, as the 2016 Queensland Sports Officiator of the Year and Faye Wastell OAM and On a national level I am excited by the renewal of QSport’s Service to Sport Award. These are wonderful the Hockey Australia Board and the election of Tracey achievements and I again congratulate you both. Belbin OAM, Mackay as a Director and the selection by the HA Board of Melanie Woosnam, Redlands to the Our women’s program hit record heights with our U15, role of President. I am very confident in their ability U18, U21, AHL and Over 35 Masters all 2016 National and look forward to working with them over the next Champions. Congratulations to all players, coaches and few years as we commence the next Olympic cycle. team managers on this outstanding achievement and tribute to Des King, HQ’s Women’s High Performance During the year I have been fortunate to be able to Coach for the long term commitment required to attend field and indoor state championships hosted by achieve this level of success. Many players’ successes Tweed Border, Gympie, Mackay, Cairns, Maryborough are highlighted throughout this report, but I’d like and of course the State Hockey Centre with Super to recognise Rosie Malone (Gold Coast) who had an League a very successful showcase and celebration exceptional year being a key player demonstrating of our talent on and off the field. It has been a great strong leadership qualities in the U18, U21 and AHL opportunity for me to meet some of the executives of winning teams and gaining national selection for the these associations along with the volunteers and see Junior World Cup. for myself the wonderful facilities and opportunities they provide. It has also provided me the opportunity I would also like to make special mention of the Hockey to understand the different issues each of the Queensland personnel who were involved in bringing associations face. the Remote and Indigenous Hockey Program to Aurukun in Far North Queensland. The program was a great I acknowledge the efforts of the Competitions Working example of what can be achieved to facilitate access Group who have presented a great opportunity for to hockey and provide a positive experience for remote hockey with the creation of the Queensland Festival communities. of Hockey for our open age players to advance our competitions for our Associations and increase 2016 has also seen the end of an era with the participation in this age group. retirement of Jan Hadfield (“PB”) from her 32 years of international umpiring duties stretching across HQ is privileged to have talented committee members three Olympic Games 1988/2004/2008 and four serving on our High Performance World Cups 1990/2002/2006/2010. Jan was awarded Advisory Group lead by Chair Greg Richards, Technical the Guust Lathouwers Memorial Trophy by the FIH Officiating Committee lead by Joanne Greensill, Indoor in 2006 for outstanding service to the development Hockey Advisory Group and Umpires Committee both and promotion of umpiring worldwide. Jan was lead by Lyn Hill, Women’s Masters Committee lead by awarded her Australian Umpire’s Badge in 1977, was Linda Hunter and we thank them all for their tireless consistently rated as the number one women’s umpire efforts to work with HQ staff to lead hockey into a in Australia and has generously shared her talents with bright future.

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 5 Australian, Queensland and local umpires throughout We wish them every success in their new endeavours her illustrious career. We congratulate Jan on an in life and look forward to their involvement in Hockey exceptional contribution to hockey and look forward Queensland in the future to grow our next generation of to her continued involvement on our High Performance hockey heroes. Advisory Group and developing our local umpires. Finally, I would like to congratulate our Queensland Even though I have specifically mentioned a few Retiring Olympians Madonna Blyth, Teneal Attard and individuals and events I also recognise the commitment Jamie Dwyer for their stellar careers and contribution to and contribution by hundreds of volunteers throughout hockey in Australia and internationally. Madonna as our the state and acknowledge that they are our core and most capped Australian female player with 342 games most valuable resource in the continuing progress of over a 13 year career and Australian Captain from 2009 hockey. to 2016, triple Olympian in 2008/2012/2016 and three- time FIH World Star Team in 2007/2009/2010. Teneal I look forward to 2017 and the opportunity to continue our dual Olympian 2008/2012, with 221 caps over a 12 to serve our great sport. year international career. Jamie, Australia’s most decorated player over a 15 year international career, Steve Stewart our four-time Olympian scoring the winning goal in the gold medal match to secure the Olympic title at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens and two bronze medals in 2008/2012 and five-time winner of international hockey’s World Player of the Year award.

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 6 CEO’S REPORT This report covers the final year of Hockey Queensland’s three year Strategic Plan. Throughout this period the plan focused on increasing participation numbers, developing our athletes, coaches and officials, strengthening our hockey network and improving Hockey Queensland’s financial position. Each year of the plan has delivered significant progress towards the identified outcomes and 2016 was no exception.

The year began strongly with the continued investment In recognition of Hockey Queensland’s performance in marketing through the Get into Hockey campaign throughout the year, Hockey Queensland was short- expanded to include the distribution of registration listed in five categories at the annual Queensland Sports packs to all players. Whilst this initiative had some Awards: Qld Sport Team of the Year (Scorchers and logistical challenges, overall the campaign was Blades), Qld Sport Star of the Year (Madonna Blyth), successful and contributed to another increase in Qld Junior Sport Team of the Year (U18 Women), Qld registrations for the year. Over the three year period, Officiator of the Year (Adam Kearns) and Service to Sport the participation numbers have increased from (Faye Wastell). Congratulations to all those short-listed, approximately 14,500 in 2014 to 18,750 in 2016, which but particularly Adam Kearns who was named Officiator is a significant increase in an environment where a of the Year and Faye Wastell who was acknowledged for large number of sports are facing declining participant her service to hockey. numbers. Below is a summary of the highlights and achievements Many programs that commenced in 2015 continued to made in each of our four key program areas: be refined and expanded in 2016. Hockey Queensland continued to provide funding grants to associations as Growing our Sport (Game Development) part of the State Government’s Queensland Sport and • 18,751 registered participants – the highest Recreation Industry Development Program to support numbers of participants in 10 years participation and development programs such as Hookin2Hockey, school hockey programs, coach and • 1180 accredited coaches and officials – an official accreditations and holiday programs. A lot of • increase of 53% over the three years activity occurred within our associations and clubs across the state and as a result collectively contributed • Expansion of the remote and indigenous to the successful achievement of outcomes in the program into nine regions growth and development areas. • 3535 Hookin2Hockey participants This year, Hockey Queensland built on its cultural brand • Sporting Schools program delivered to over 4000 “TEAMQLD”. The notion of TEAMQLD started with the children Indoor Hockey teams at the national championships led by Paul Tucker and his band of supporters including the • Successfully piloted a hockey program for Indoor Hockey Advisory Group. TEAMQLD epitomises what it means to be a player, parent, official, staff or • refugees and migrants in Logan volunteer of hockey in Queensland. While there is still • Continued to partner with Lifestream to some way to go to embed this culture throughout the whole sport, there have been some great examples of • deliver hockey programs to participants with the TEAMQLD values being displayed during the year disabilities particularly at the National U13 and AHL, the National Indoor and National U18 competitions. Congratulations Building our Talent (High Performance) to all those involved for ensuring Queensland is leading • Successful performance by all our state teams this inspiring cultural shift. especially Gold medal performances by our Women’s AHL, U21, U18, U15, Women’s Masters While Queensland is being recognised for its off-field 35+ and Women’s U13 Indoor teams, Men’s U15 performance, we are also dominating on the field as team, Men’s Masters 45+ Div 2 team and Men’s well. For the first time in history, Queensland holds the U15 Indoor team. Gold Medal position for its Women’s AHL, U21, U18 and • Consistent representation of Queenslanders in U15 teams. Congratulations to all players, coaches, the national squads managers and support staff who contributed to this amazing performance. • Implementation of U14 and U17 development camps

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 7 HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 8 • Over 300 participants in Hockey Queensland’s I would like to acknowledge Cam Vale and his staff at holiday camps Hockey Australia for their support and leadership and to the broader national hockey network for their ongoing • Implementation of education and coach commitment to achieve a whole of sport environment. development sessions in state championships and trials. Throughout the year, I visited the majority of member Strengthening our Network (Member Development) associations and their clubs, to discuss the future • Continued support and resourcing to improve direction of our sport. Thank you all for the time, governance practices in member Associations contribution and candid conversations we shared. The outcome of all these discussions was the development of • Engagement of associations and clubs in the the next three-year strategic plan. It is an exciting era planning and development of the next three for hockey and the next three years will challenge us year strategic plan all as we work together to ensure we have more people playing hockey. I look forward to working with you all • Introduced the TEAMQLD initiative to U18 and to deliver this goal and thank all those volunteers and U13 state teams staff who work in our Associations and clubs for the • Strengthened communication between Hockey wonderful and often thankless job you do to keep the Queensland and member associations through sport alive and growing in our communities. teleconferences, updates and face-to-face meetings I would like to acknowledge our sponsors, partners, Queensland State Government and QAS. We appreciate Sustaining our Future (Organisational Development) their involvement in our sport. Without their ongoing • Strong financial position support, Hockey Queensland’s ability to achieve its goals is that much harder. • Increased value in media from $347,000 media value in 2015 to $385,000 media value in 2016 Hockey Queensland has a fantastic team of staff, who and over 1600 media releases have all contributed to the successful achievement of • Increased revenue from grants and sponsorship outcomes over the past year. To every staff member, thank you for the time, commitment and passion you • Finalised new lease arrangements with Brisbane bring to the organisation and your roles. The next three City Council for the State Hockey Centre years will require some out-of-the-box thinking and innovative programs and I have no doubt you are all up to the challenge. These milestones would not have been achieved without the combined effort of a large number of people. Thank Louisa Begley you to the Chairs and members of the High Performance Advisory Group, Technical Operating Committee, Umpire Committee, Indoor Committee and Women’s Masters Committee – your time, advice and support of the operations of Hockey Queensland is very much valued and your contribution to the success of Hockey Queensland’s programs is significant.

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 9 REMOTE AND INDIGENOUS HOCKEY PROGRAM

The fundamental purpose of the Remote and Indigenous In October, the RIHP team delivered a 6 week hockey Hockey Program (RIHP) is to develop and deliver hockey program in Aurukun. As part of the RIHP Indigenous programs that lead and grow participation, pathways Mentor Support Program (IMSP) program Ambassador, and positive social changes in remote and Indigenous Kazzia Lammon, presented ‘Kazzia’s Story’ to all the communities of Queensland. students. Her presentation focused on achieving goals in both education (studying law) and sport (represented During 2016, the wonderful team of Development Australia), time management and the challenges of Officers: Lewis Dexter, Kazzia Lammon, Amber Mutch relocating to Brisbane from a small community. With and Hope Phillip expanded the RIHP to deliver hockey 240 female participants in the Hookin2Hockey sessions to nine regions across Queensland. Starting in January, and 54 female participants in the Gala Day, Kazzia’s RIHP delivered a holiday program in the indigenous presentation and presence had a positive effect on the community of Cherbourg. The program was held at the female students in Aurukun. Cherbourg Sports and Recreation Complex and consisted of three hockey clinics over three days designed to A total of 94 students and 12 volunteers (including introduce participants to hockey, increase participation teachers) participated in Aurukun’s Hockey Gala in this region and support community partnerships and Day held on the last day of the 6 week program. capacity building towards a sustainable program in the Students were introduced to skills and game play in future. 65 indigenous participants enjoyed the program the Hookin2Hockey sessions in the lead up to this Gala and reports from local partners indicated that there was Day which prepared all students for what was a highly an appetite for future programs. skillful and competitive demonstration of Hockey. In February, the RIHP team delivered a two-day Hockey Program (6 sessions) in Charleville as part of the In partnership with the South West Indigenous Network School of Distance Education’s (SDE) 2016 Kick Start (SWIN), the RIHP team completed seven road trips Conference. 166 new participants took part in the across the year to deliver the RIHP program to 75 program including the accreditation of a local teacher- schools and over 2000 students in the South West aide as part of a long term sustainable partnership with Queensland regions of Chinchilla, Roma, Miles, the SDE. Milmerrin, Dalby, Inglewood, Goondawindi and Warwick.

From July to September, the RIHP team delivered a Hockey Queensland also partnered with Catholic nine week after school hockey program within Primary Education to work directly with Indigenous boarding Schools based in Mt Isa. At the end of the program the school students to introduce them to mainstream hockey schools were invited to Mt Isa Hockey Association to in Townsville. Students participating in the program participate in an inter-school competition (Carnival). were trained to enable them to assist in holiday camps The program was very successful with 197 students when they return to their communities in the holiday participating and a committment to ongoing support periods. from the local council for future programs. We look forward to continuing and expanding this program in 2017

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 10 ASSOCIATION HIGHLIGHTS

Atherton Tablelands Hockey Association Bundaberg Hockey Association

• Several teams competed in State Championships with • 2016 was a year of opportunities, challenges and success. Ben Lowe (U15), Abby Toshach and Luke Howard (U13) Our main focus was to continue to build momentum on selected for Queensland - a great achievement for our rebuilding our numbers and replacing and repairing our small Association! infrastructure that was damaged over the past few years of floods that the Bundaberg Community suffered. • Introduced Tableland Tomahawk S1 & S2 teams into the Cairns competition, so our players got to develop their • Our successful season launch through a local sporting skills and experience on turf. This means up to a 3 hour initiative organised by Hinkler Central shopping centre round trip each Friday night. saw several sporting organisations showcasing what was on offer to our community over several days - a great Brisbane Hockey Association success! Our junior numbers increased.

• It was a record making year for our representative teams • Our Sign On Day and Troy Elder Coaching Sessions with winning every State Championship held from Super League the Bulimba Bulls was again a huge success and Troy and to U13. the team were so eager to give of their time – it’s greatly appreciated! • Our club competition had stable player numbers and teams overall with growth in our Masters and decline in • Hosting the 2016 Queensland Women’s Masters our juniors. Championships meant a great deal to our Association and was also a great success! • Our Facebook site was launched early this year as a means of reaching our player base - it provided updates • Thank you to Chris Lancaster (Past President), John on our team’s performances at state titles and details of Kendall (Championship Convenor), Kevin Knight upcoming development activities. (Secretary) and Jenny Peardon (Treasurer) for their concerted efforts that made this possible. Our Hockey • Our relationship with BWHA is strong and continues to Association has become richer for Chris’s efforts these grow through open and collaborative interactions on many past years by getting all of us to work together and operational matters. continue to rebuild the local and the wider community trust and confidence in our Association. Hosting the • The Brisbane Indoor Hockey League’s 2016/17 season Championships also allowed us to attract grants to (the 5th year since its return to BHA Inc) continues to be upgrade some of our equipment. strongly supported with over 1,000 participations via 122 teams. • We want to again thank Hockey Queensland and the Queensland Women’s Masters Hockey for the opportunity Brisbane Women’s Hockey Association to host the championship.

• Our winter fixture season was as busy as ever, with fixture • As a chapter closes a new one opens as we look forward to competitions for juniors, seniors and masters, at four turf 2017 and the opportunities it presents venues and two grass venues, for over 3,300 registered players. Cairns Hockey Association

• We had 20 teams competing at all State Championships • Undertook the drafting, developing and delivery of a new from Super League to Masters and 4 teams competing in strategic plan with fresh ideas all designed to secure the the U11 Southern Cross at Downey Park. future of Cairns Hockey.

• Top two placings were achieved in five of the six divisions. • Strengthened relationships with Tablelands’ teams (who are now participating in the local competition) and the • We continued in partnership with BHA to produce evolution of increased social responsibility programs HockeyZone for the promotion and development of through the Association’s rich history with Hockey hockey; manage the hockey facility at Burringbar Park, Queensland RIHP. run development programs for players, coaches, umpires, schools and discuss the State Hockey Centre and its future • ‘Aspire to be Deadly’ now sponsored by BDO Nth Qld. with Hockey Queensland. • Over 4000 participants in school, ‘Come and Try’ and • Our Board of Management improved many areas of our other community programs. association including club communication, meeting with every club to discuss their issues and concerns; improving • Our full-field winter competition, modified summer governance with new job descriptions for all volunteer hockey competition and indoor competition has an positions; continuing the work to develop an artificial turf estimated 1600 people (male and female of all ages) at Downey Park and investigating ways to improve our data collection. • Over 300 players and coaches represented Cairns across regional and state competitions. • BWHA was successful in receiving grants from the Federal Government, State Government, Brisbane City Council, • Almost 60 coaches, managers and players represented Keep Australia Beautiful and the Community Gambling Queensland at national championships. Benefit Fund for 6 sets of goal nets, umpire and coach development, recycling bins and portable goal nets and • 9 players were selected to represent Australia including equipment. one Hockey world Masters Champion

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 11 • Over 25 umpires and technical officials from Cairns Sunshine Coast Hockey Association Hockey officiated in regional, state and national championships. • We had a very busy year hosting five major events: Queensland Men’s Masters Over 60s, State Primary Schools • Cairns Hockey delivered Academy Programs with over 220 Championships, State U13 Boys Championships, Northern players and coaches involved. University Games and National Police and Emergency Games. • The Australian Government committed 2.7million dollars • This was achieved by a newly elected Board and a new to facility improvements to ensure these improvements Strategic Plan and new Development Plans for a second are of the highest quality, meet sustainability and international turf and academy. encompass the newest technologies available. • We’ve confirmed the Scottish Hockey Team will train at • We thank all our supporters, volunteers, partners, our facilities prior to participating at the Commonwealth stakeholders, clubs and parents and friends for their Games and we are negotiating our partnership with the assistance in 2016 and everyone involved at Cairns Hockey University of the Sunshine Coast. is excited for the future. • We achieved Level 3 Good Sports Program accreditation and full integration of the IMG system into competitions. Hervey Bay Hockey Association • Australian representatives including Masters, Queensland • Hosted our first major hockey event on the new turf for representatives in all age groups including masters and the U13 Girls State Championships. The event was a indoor and development training for all ages. resounding success with a spectacular grand final between Brisbane and the Fraser Coast (with athletes from both • The SCHA is looking forward to working with Hockey Hervey Bay and Maryborough) resulting in the first win for Queensland and Hockey Australia in new partnerships and the Fraser Coast Girl’s U13 Div 1 team. taking hockey forward for 2017.

• A number of our junior and senior players accomplished Redlands Hockey Association selection at State and National level in both field and indoor hockey. • We are continuing to grow with our U7 competition expanding and we are encouraging players over 16 years • We trialled a senior women’s reserve grade evening which of age into our senior competition so our mothers/ was well supported and will continue in 2017. We have daughters and fathers/sons can play together. begun upgrading our lighting system to LED to assist with reducing power costs and longevity. • We were recognised by HQ for supporting tech benching and accreditation of our juniors at the U18 Men’s State Ipswich Hockey Association Championships and we reached a total of 70 umpires this season. • 2016 presented some challenges with a depleted A Grade Men’s competition looking likely prior to the season • We expanded our turf opportunities with our U15 girls commencing. This challenge was met head on resulting team entering the Gold Coast competition, a women’s in a two round intercity competition with Toowoomba team playing Monday Masters, Men playing at Redcliffe, Hockey to boost our 3 team A Grade competition. Summer junior/senior and mixed teams on turf at Easts and State Hockey Centre. • We sincerely thank Toowoomba Hockey, their clubs and players for what turned out to be a very competitive and • Over 120 RHA players in summer indoor hockey and enjoyable Men’s competition. And all the hard work has we expanded the school’s programs with the appointment paid off with the extra team back in A Grade for the 2017 of a Sporting Schools coordinator including a primary season. schools cluster day, Come and Try day and the Gala day at Toowoomba. • Our junior boys was the success story of 2016 with sufficient numbers to reintroduce a third boy’s grade for • Our successful application for a lighting grant of $100,000 the first time in 5 years and our players and umpires who to install lights on the back fields for 2017 will offer many proudly represent their association across Queensland and opportunities for training and playing different forms of Australia. hockey.

• We continued to ensure our Hookin2Hockey program • We had many player selections for Queensland and focused on basic skills in a fun environment and our achievements in representative hockey with an “Ipswich Hockey goes to Rio” was an extremely colourful outstanding effort by Jackson Freeman who was selected and fun morning for players, coaches and families on the for the second year running as a Qld umpire and toured sidelines. New Zealand umpiring both the U19 Men’s and Women’s School teams. Jackson was awarded “Qld Young Aspiring • Our hockey community dug deep for our Mother’s Day Umpire” at the U15 Men’s State Championships. Market community fundraiser supporting Bears of Hope Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support raising $2,000. Rockhampton Indoor Hockey Association

• We continue to look at new ways of retaining and • Commencing fixtures at Glenmore High School Mike Maher recruiting players of all ages, and 2016 was a year that we Centre only to then have to change venues and delay our invested a lot of time holding forums and discussions with local competition and with one week before the U15 Boys our senior players to enable their ideas and suggestions to Indoor State Challenge. We contacted 22 venues to secure be heard and discussed. a suitable venue to play Indoor Hockey in Rockhampton.

• We have a great team working together to keep the • Our sincere thanks to the Member for Keppel, Brittany “day to day” ticking over as well as ensuring the future Lauga, the Livingstone Shire Council and Aurizon Rail for continues to look bright. their support. Thank you to our willing band of workers who gave freely of their time and worked tirelessly to make sure we had a venue for the State Challenge.

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 12 • Special Thanks to Hockey Qld for their patience—we do Townsville Hockey Association realize that there would be much concern regarding the event, but all went well, and most Centres came and • Continued the development of players and coaches led congratulated us on hosting the event. by RCD Marc Pike including successful Hookin2Hockey programs, a 2.5% increase in player numbers with the • Rockhampton Indoor Hockey had a number of Players and competition having 66 teams across 17 divisions from U11 Shadow Players selected in Queensland Indoor Hockey to Masters Men. Teams to attend Australian Indoor Hockey Championships in Wollongong and Australian level. • Umpires had great success with 9 umpiring at National and International championships. • Cathy Irwin is a Qld Selector for U13 and U15 Girls and coached U13 Girls Indoor Hockey Teams. Her team Fire • Across all ages, 14 players were selected in various were successful in winning in Wollongong this year and Australian teams, squads, or as shadows and 66 players also won the Play the Whistle Award. were named in state teams, squads or as shadows.

• We had umpires receive accreditations at the State • 2017 is looking bright, made possible by our major Challenges in the Australian Indoor Hockey Championships. sponsor, Maidment Development Group. with many infrastructure projects currently underway: • Our best wishes to Darrin Madden, our President for many years, player, coach and umpire who moved to Brisbane 1. Just Hockey have opened a completely new, larger, for work. Darrin gave generously of his time and was stand alone pro shop. a loyal Indoor Hockey supporter and was awarded Life 2. The facility entrance road is being resurfaced. Membership. 3. The pedestrian access path will be completely replaced and the office is currently undergoing a • Thank you to the small band of workers who give major renovation. generously of their assistance throughout the Indoor Hockey Season. • The association is currently developing a master plan with the view to a structured approach to facility Toowoomba Hockey Association improvements, including the replacement of the two turf surfaces. • Continued to reinforce the hockey development programs which has yielded results at all levels with 1 State Warwick Hockey Association divisional win and 10 teams making the top five in their respective age groups. • Warwick Hockey had a fantastic 2016 year!

• Region has strongly represented Toowoomba players • Started our season by hosting ‘Mixed Over 35’s Vets at a State and National level with over 57 players Carnival’ in February. It was a great weekend with being selected and/or talent identified to represent positive reports from all visitors vowing to come back in Queensland. 2017 with more teams.

• 17 players across men and women were selected to • New management committee had their ‘L Plates’ on as represent Queensland at the State Championships in the they worked through the many steps required in running Masters competition. a sporting organisation. We reconfigured our canteen area to create our own ‘Hockey Shop’ for uniform and game • Junior development program has grown with 102 players equipment basics for our players. signing through the Hookin2Hockey program. • Catered for juniors from 4 to 15 in the junior hockey • Facilitated The Edge holiday development programs and competition. Successfully fielded representative teams off season training programs, a free hockey development for both boys and girls in U11’s, U13’s and U15’s as well as program in local primary schools across the Darling Downs an U18 boys team. We thank the efforts of all coaches, and hosted School Gala Days. managers, umpires, players, parents and supporters who make these trips successful. • Continued to sponsor the Toowoomba Hockey Academy run through the Wilsonton State High School. • Junior co-ordinator, Michelle Byrne, with Neil Shearer and one of our local players, Angela Groves, successfully • Hosted the Queensland All Schools Hockey Tournament brought hockey into primary schools in 2016. in October with 24 girls’ teams and 16 boy’s teams competing from all over Queensland including Cairns, • The first primary schools hockey competition in term 4 Rockhampton, Brisbane and Gatton. saw six primary school teams compete after school. Many excited kids have vowed to return for 2017 as a result of • In Indoor Hockey THA representative teams attended the these two events. U13 Boys and U15 Boys and Girls State Championships, along with a Come and Try program and very successful • Senior competitions consisted of a Mixed Competition off-season tournament. (Mixed Reserve), Senior A Grade Men and Senior A Grade Women. Our own Super League competition was run in • Now have a state of the art indoor arena available at the addition to these Senior competitions which brought many University of Southern Queensland. players and supporters down to the field on a Friday night to cheer on their players! • Worked with Hockey Queensland to base an additional Development Officer in Toowoomba to deliver the South • Matthew Hagenbach, Adam Byrne, Rob Pohlman & Peter West Queensland Remote and Indigenous Hockey Program. Andrews were selected in Queensland teams to play at the National Championships in Adelaide.

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 13 • Awarded a number of grants: Queensland Gambling • Juniors were given wonderful opportunities to attend Community Benefit Fund of $23,700 to upgrade facilities; a Coaching Clinic during the year by National Team Get Going grant of $7500 to facilitate training for our members Dylan Wotherspoon, Madison Fitzpatrick, current committee and $7500 to Corinthians Hockey Goalkeeper Toni Cronk and as well as Mark Knowles Club for umpiring and coaching development for all WHA and Jodie Kenny – Wow! Some of the best players in players. A great result for our small association! Australia at Tweed Border Association – we are very thankful to those fantastic ambassadors of hockey! • Warwick Hockey is appreciative of all umpires, tech officials, coaches, managers, groundsmen, committee • Well represented at State and National level with members and all volunteers who assist our small the number of players selected in respective teams association in more ways than one. and squads. We are fortunate to have a small band of dedicated and knowledgeable coaches in our local Tweed Border Hockey Association Inc. hockey academy program, along with National players Savannah and Madison Fitzpatrick and Gabrielle Nance, • Hosted a very successful Under 18 Men’s State Oliver Crane and guest coaches; Burras players Kurt Championships and with our own competition just Lovett from NSW, Max Hendry from Victoria and Blades starting it was a busy first week of hockey. player Simon Borger.

• The Tweed boys took to the field in their new • New scoreboard was installed for Turf 2 during the year Representative colours of Jade and Maroon with many and finally wired up just in time for the finals and Grand positive comments on the new strip. Our boys finished Finals. a credable third in division 1; the team was promoted to division 1 after winning division 2 in 2015. • Co-hosted the 2016 Jupiter’s Pan Pacific Masters Hockey Games with Gold Coast in November with great hockey • Junior boys continue to challenge organisers, particularly and sportsmanship on display all week. A massive “thank in the U13 age group. With only two local teams from you” to everyone that worked tirelessly to make the Murwillumbah and Casuarina, we were grateful that Gold event a success. Coast included them in their competition which gave our boys a strong competition that Murwillumbah won on • We all really need to work together to guarantee a great Gold Coast home turf. future of hockey for our children and grandchildren.

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 14 HQ OPERATING COMMITTEES REPORTS Hockey Queensland Women’s Masters Committee Umpire Committee

• Continued to work positively with HQ staff, HQ Technical Queensland Hockey Umpires enjoyed another successful year Operating Committee and HQ Umpires’ Committee to of Officiating in 2016. promote and support Women’s Masters activities A highlight in the year of the Olympic Games in Rio de • Shared current information with all Women’s Masters Janeiro, Brazil, was our own Adam Kearns officiating in Rio players through our website and Facebook and being named Reserve for the Gold Medal match! Adam also umpired a very important match in the Quarter Finals • Communicated relevant Hockey Queensland and Hockey between Spain and Argentina (the eventual Gold Medal Australia information via HQ Women’s Masters network winners) and this game always proves to be very competitive of Association Delegates between these “hot headed teams”. While HQ have seen two female umpires at Olympic Games, Adam is our first male • Met with Association Delegates at the State umpire to achieve this success. Congratulations to Adam! Championships to share initiatives and gain feedback Three of our well-known International Umpires, Lynn Cowie- • Provided support to Bundaberg Hockey Association McAlister, Dino Willox and Irene Clelland announced their who hosted an outstanding 2016 HQ Women’s Masters retirement from International and National Officiating this Championships with 46 teams participating year and we wish them well as they pursue other roles in life and hockey officiating. We also acknowledge Jan Hadfield’s • Introduced pre-championship optional trials for players (PB) contribution to hockey on her retirement from eligible for selection in Over 55, Over 60 and Over 65 international duties. Qld teams, with over 40 players trialling Internationally, a significant number of Queensland Officials • Selected eight teams to compete in the 2016 National were selected in a number of International Tournaments and Women’s Masters Championships in Hobart, including Test matches. a team in Over 35, Over 40, Over 45, Over 50, Over 55, Over 60, Over 65 team in the Inaugural HA Over National Officiating appointments, in both Indoor 65 Championship and a second team in Over 55 age and Outdoor hockey, show Queensland as one of the Championship dominant States for Officials being appointed to National Championships. • Carried out state wide fitness tests to ensure all players were free of injuries which would adversely affect Our Committee recognises the contribution of a number of their and the team’s performance at the National people who are selected in either or both International and Championships National Tournaments and who also take the time to Coach our Umpires at our State Championships and Challenges. • Introduced the role of Contingent Coordinator Together with our many tireless volunteers, who also attend (Karin Walduck appointed) to oversee the management our State Tournaments, our focus is to provide the up and of eight state teams coming umpires with quality coaching and advice to ensure Queensland is very well placed to continue performing • Reviewed yearly activities and revised 2016 HQ Women’s strongly in all areas of Officiating. Masters Handbook Together with the development of our players, our officials • Promoted TeamQLD by appointing Jenny Tidey OAM as also make themselves available to officiate at Development HQ Ambassador to the Queensland teams competing at Camps and Under-age trials for Queensland selections. Our the National Women’s Masters Championships. next step is to increase our coaching at these events and also create Education Sessions for our Umpires to hear from our “Top Level” Umpires and Umpire Coaches. Linda Hunter, Chair Our Committee encourages all Associations to promote Officiating in their Centres to ensure we continue to see an improvement in the number of young umpires being available to represent their Association at State Tournaments. Initiatives such as the Umpire Mentor Visits are available to all Associations and the earlier the enquiry, the more likely it is that we will be able to meet your request for dates and support.

In all, 2016 was another very successful year for Officiating in Queensland and by Queenslanders!

Lyn Hill, Chair

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 15 Technical Officiating Committee Megan McNamara Sunshine Coast David Starr Sunshine Coast 2016 again was a very successful year for technical Christopher Harris Cairns officials in Queensland, in terms of education, Janice Noonan Cairns accreditations and appointments.The Committee met in January, February, April, May, July, August and October. Hockey Australia Level 2 Technical Officer Caitlin Gotting Ipswich The following technical courses were conducted Sandra Hayes Gladstone during 2016: The following people provided their time and services Hockey Queensland Level 0 as Assessors at various Hockey Australia and Hockey Townsville, Brisbane Queensland Tournaments in 2016:

Hockey Australia Level 1 Ronda Nix Cairns, Maryborough, Brisbane Lyn Thomas Joanne Greensill Hockey Australia Level 2 Brisbane 2016 also saw the introduction of the inaugural Hockey Queensland Technical Award fittingly named the Nix- Hockey Queensland Tournament Director’s Course Thomas Award recognising the contribution of Ronda Nix Brisbane and Lyn Thomas to technical officiating in this State.

During 2016, the following people achieved various Finalists were Joanne Greensill, Ronda Nix and Vicki accreditations as detailed below: Warren with Ronda Nix being presented this award in 2016. Hockey Queensland Junior Judge Certificate Hayley Anger Redlands Thank you to all Technical Officials across Queensland Emma Systa Redlands for your commitment to hockey throughout 2016. Joanne Park Redlands Bernadette Systa Redlands Joanne Greensill, Chair Matthew Astbury Townsville Tyler Caris Townsville Indoor Hockey Advisory Group (IHAG) Zachary Judge Townsville The Indoor season runs predominately between October Williams McMahon Townsville and February and therefore across 2016-17. Bernie Wienert Cairns Katie Pittendreigh Cairns The IHAG was elected in 2015 for a 2 year term. To ensure Luke Brown Sunshine Coast the Indoor game in Queensland continues to develop, Everard Schenk Sunshine Coast IHAG conducted a season review in February 2016 which Deanne Marsden Mackay was facilitated by CEO, Louisa Begley. This was a great Zoe Rippinggale Mackay opportunity to plan and continue to move Indoor forward Vicki Spyve Mackay in Queensland. IHAG commenced monthly meetings in Antoinette Westcott Mackay June 2016 and opened EOI’s for Coach, Manager and Henry Lickiss Gold Coast Selector positions for State Teams as well as EOI’s for Coutney Stacey-Birch Bundaberg centres to host State Challenges. Tricia O’Hanlon Rockhampton Stephanie Pritchard Brisbane 2016-17 has seen an increase in the number of Centres Ariana Gough Brisbane who have an Indoor Competition. In addition to Mackay, Donna Hourigan Gympie Rockhampton, Maryborough, Ipswich, Brisbane (both BIHL Jasmin Collier Gympie at Kedron and South Brisbane Vipers at Mt Gravatt) we Catherine Parker Gympie welcomed Cairns, Toowoomba and Gold Coast as they re- Nicole Greig Toowoomba joined the Indoor scene. All reports have been extremely Vanda Storie Toowoomba positive and it is exciting to hear of the expansion of the Indoor game. Hockey Queensland Senior Judge Certificate Portia Anger Redlands Thank you to BIHL who hosted both the Open/U21 &

U18 Men and Women Challenges on separate weekends. Hockey Queensland Tournament Director Certificate The initiative of having a prize pool for the Open Men Brent Brown Sunshine Coast and Women’s Challenges was a positive move and we hope that this will see continued growth in 2017-18 Hockey Australia Level 1 Judge Challenge. Getting the right combination of dates to gain Jessica Cassidy Brisbane maximum participation is an ever increasing challenge Leisa Whitlock Brisbane at the Open level of Competition following AHL and Felicity Dunstan Brisbane a hectic field season which is reflected by Open Men Pauline Alchin Ipswich having a 5 team competition & the Open Women only 3 HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 16 teams. Comparatively, the Under 18 Men and Women’s Talent Pathway Programs competitions were the biggest in numbers for some time High Performance Advisory Group (HPAG) with 9 men and 10 women’s teams. The HPAG was formed in 2014 with the key objective to facilitate the advice and recommendations from the HPAG The Maryborough Indoor Community put their hand up to Hockey Queensland on strategic matters pertaining to the for a massive contribution to Under-age competitions talent development pathway, competition and development as we had to split the Under 13 competition of boys programs in Queensland. and girls into two different weekends. They hosted HPAG currently meets monthly and agendas include a range of Under 15 Girls, Under 13 Boys and Under 13 Girls over 3 matters listed below based on key activities, priorities for the consecutive weekends. The Under 15 girl’s competition year and specific needs: had 10 teams, Under 13 Boys 12 teams and Under 13 • Oversee and provide input into strategic matters Girls had two pools of 8 teams per pool, a record for our relating to competition and development numbers at this level. Well done and thank you to all in Maryborough! • Provide recommendations to the CEO across Talent Development, High Performance and Competitions including timing of the annual Events Calendar Rockhampton Indoor worked tirelessly to secure a venue at Yeppoon at the eleventh hour to host the under 15 • Opportunities to attract visiting teams and/ Boys State Challenge with a 12 team competition and we or potential development tours and linkage into Hockey Australia Player Development initiatives sincerely appreciate their efforts to make this happen – thank you and well done! • Provide advice on innovations to competition formats To achieve successful State Challenges, we recognise • Establish, implement and review a robust, our Host Centres, our Officials – Technical, Umpire transparent and timely selection process and Coaches and Umpires. Additionally we recognise our development pathway system for players, coaches, players, the team Coaches and Managers and the State managers, selectors and officials for HQ teams Selectors. All of these people give up an amazing • Appoint coaches, managers, selectors and officials amount of volunteer time to make these events based on recommendations from the Operating happen and we want you to know you are appreciated. Committees

• Establish, implement and review the required The Indoor State Teams performed reasonably well policies to ensure alignment with national policies across the board at the National Festival of Indoor and relevance for Queensland. Hockey held in Wollongong in January. Thanks to the Coaches and Managers of these teams Greg Richards, Chair for their tireless work in both preparation and during the Tournament. Coach Development A list of Officials who represented Indoor at the National An Advanced Coaching Course was conducted at the Gold Coast Indoor Festival of Hockey are listed in Annual Report in January. The course was a joint Hockey Queensland / Hockey Australia venture overseen by John Mowat, Education Manager separately and are acknowledged by the IHAG for their Hockey Australia covering high level coaching practices professionalism and dedication to the sport. including sports science, psychology and skill development for 20 coaches from across Queensland. It is anticipated that Australian Men and Women’s Teams toured Europe in these coaches will now be even more enthusiastic about their 2017 and Australian Squads were announced for the coaching and will pass on their newly acquired knowledge to other coaches. upcoming World Cup in 2018 as well as a Development Squad for both Men and Women with Queensland being Another great coach development initiative has been well represented. Congratulations to all listed and our coaches’ attendance at State Team Trials (U15 and U18) and the Emerging Player Camps to develop coaching skills in a best wishes to squad members for your future selection competition environment. This opportunity allows for coach opportunities. assessment with feedback provided to coaches who may wish to continue to develop to a representative level. Hockey Lyn Hill, Chair Queensland now ensures Assistant Coaches are appointed to all Queensland Teams from U13 through to AHL. These roles provide excellent development opportunities in a National Championship environment. The Regional Coaching Directors around the State play an important part in the development of coaches within each centre and do a great job in continuing to bring competent coaches through the Queensland coaching system. Thank you to all coaches across Queensland for their commitment and contribution to developing players on their pathway. Barry Vohland, Program Manager Talent

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 17 2016 RECORDS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - OUTDOOR AWARDS Final Places & Awards Player of the Tournament: Aimee Griffiths Player of the Final: Ambrosia Malone SUPER LEAGUE Umpires of the Final: Kerryl Chandler and Kimmi Todd Brisbane (10 - 12 June 2016) Technical Officer of the Final: John Luff Final Placing TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Women Men Tournament Director: Linda Hunter Brisbane Blitz Brisbane Fury Technical Manager: John Luff Umpire Manager: Lyn Hill South Coast Sharks South Coast Sharks Umpire Coach: Lynn Cowie-McAlister, Annette Asplin and Wide Bay Thunder Central Mudturtles Julie Ashton-Lucy South West Lumberjills South West Lumberjacks MEN STATE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS Central Mudturtles Northern Storm Cairns (30 April – 2 May 2016) Northern Storm Wide Bay Thunder Final Placing Brisbane AWARDS Women Cairns Player of the Tournament: Ashlea Fey Townsville Player of the Final: Aleesa Ferguson Leading Goal Scorer: Aleesa Ferguson AWARDS Umpires of the Final: Aleisha Neumann, Kerryl Chandler, Player of the Tournament: Kyle Richardson Shannon Scott (Reserve) Player of the Final: Hugh Pembroke Technical Officer of the Final: Kerry Liebenberg Goalkeeper of the Tournament: David Watts Umpires of the Final: Chris Harris and Tim Boscoe Men Technical Officer of the Final: Joanne Greensill Player of the Tournament: Corey Weyer Player of the Final: Blake Wotherspoon TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Leading Goal Scorer: Cale Cramer Tournament Director: Michael Wiemers Umpires of the Final: Adam Kearns and Stephen Rogers Technical Manager: Joanne Greensill Technical Officer of the Final: Vicki Warren Umpire Manager: Adam Barry Umpire Coaches: Andrew Hickman TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Tournament Director: Sonya Fisher WOMEN STATE UNDER 18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Technical Manager: Cheryl Kann, Vicki Warren Townsville (3 - 5 April 2016) Umpire Manager: Irene Clelland, Allen Schasser Final Placing Umpire Coach: Lyn Cowie-McAllister, Annette Asplin, Julie Ashton-Lucy, Annabelle Willcox, Lyn Hill Div 1 Div 2 Umpire Panel: Aleisha Neumann, Shannon Scott, Brisbane Mackay Kerryl Chandler, Carrie Born, Debbie O’Connell and Tweed Border Townsville 1 Cath O’Brien Umpire Panel Men: Adam Kearns, Adam Barry, Toowoomba Gympie Stephen Rogers, Andrew Hickman, Aaron Gotting, Chris Harris, Tim Boscoe and Jarren Maddocks. AWARDS Technical Judge Panel: Brent Brown, Joanne Greensill, Player of the Tournament: Courtney McLaren Rowan Green, Kerry Liebenberg, Joseph Rudolph, Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Amber Foster Greg Shirvington, John Luff, Ronda Nix OAM, Best Player Div 1 Final: Jesse Reid Caroline Schomberg, Sandra Hayes and Sarah Sheppard. Best Player Div 2: Abbey Lammie Umpires of the Final: Julie Kura and Chantal Manhire WOMEN STATE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS Vicky Spice Most Promising Umpire Award: Julie Kura Brisbane (30 April – 2 May 2016) Technical Officer of the Div 1 Final: Jo Greensill

Final Placing TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Toowoomba Tournament Director: Lesley Bennett Gladstone Umpire Manager: Andrea Farren Umpire Coaches: Irene Clelland and Lyn Hill Townsville

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 18 MEN STATE UNDER 18 CHAMPIONSHIPS BOYS STATE UNDER 15 CHAMPIONSHIPS Tweed Border (3 - 5 April 2016) Mackay (18 - 21 September 2016) Final Placing Final Placing Div 1 Div 2 Div 1 Div 2 Brisbane 1 Brisbane 2 Brisbane 1 Gympie Ipswich Gladstone Rockhampton Redlands Tweed Border Sunshine Coast Toowoomba Gladstone

AWARDS AWARDS Player of the Tournament: James Easton Player of the Championship: Michael Doan Best Player Div 1 Final: Harry Kettlewell Best Player Div 1 Final: Liam Hart Best Player Div 2: Matt Petzer Best Player Div 2: Riley Bambling Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Connor Lanigan Rising Star Award: Diarmid Chappell Umpires of the Final Div 1: Michael Boyd & Charlie Ibell Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Matthew Reichardt Umpires of the Final Div 2: Jack Lickiss & Umpires of the Final Div 1: Declan Mulherin and Nathan Bristow Jackson Freeman Colin Crain Most Promising Umpire Award: Michael Boyd Umpires of the Final Div 2: Hayden Michel and Technical Officer of the Final: Stuart Duncan Bailey Frost Young Aspiring Umpire Award: Jackson Freeman TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Technical Officer of the Final 1: Peter Thomas Tournament Director: Karen Fechner Technical Officer of the Final 2: Sharon Turner Technical Manager: Michael Wiemers Umpire Manager: Andrew Hickman TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Umpire Coaches: David Black, Chris Harris and Tournament Director: Lesley Bennett Stephen Rogers Technical Manager: Joseph Rudolph Umpire Manager: Brent Brown GIRLS STATE UNDER 15 CHAMPIONSHIPS Umpire Coaches: David Black, Michael Wiemers and Gympie (18 - 21 September 2016) Ian Mundy Final Placing GIRLS STATE UNDER 13 CHAMPIONSHIPS Div 1 Div 2 Div 3 Hervey Bay (26 - 29 June 2016) Tweed Border Rockhampton Gold Coast 2 Final Placing Brisbane 1 Bundaberg Toowoomba 2 Div 1 Div 2 Div 3 Brisbane 2 Brisbane 3 Townsville 2 Fraser Coast 1 Gladstone Gold Coast 2

AWARDS Brisbane 1 Brisbane 3 Redlands Player of the Tournament: Charlotte Mitchell Cairns 1 Gympie Warwick Best Player Div 1 Final: Ella Schulz Best Player Div 2: Jessica Moffat AWARDS Best Player Div 3: Jordyn Cameron Player of the Tournament: Hannah Cullum-Sanders Rising Star Award: Michaela Bryant Best Player Div 1 Final: Annelyse Tevant Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Evie Dalton Best Player Div 2: Charli-Rose Adams Umpires of the Final Div 1: Natasha Cotton and Best Player Div 3: Charli Mackinder Harrison Parker Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Jordan Bliss Umpires of the Final Div 2: Caylan Graham and Rising Star Award: Charli Woosnam Ariana Gough Kim Thomasson and Julie Ashton-Lucy Most Improved Umpires of the Final Div 3: Jasmin Collier and Umpire Award: Abby Eleison Caitlin Wilson Young Aspiring Umpire Award:Ariana Gough TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Technical Officer of the Final Div 1: Vicki Warren Tournament Director: Vicki Warren Technical Officer of the Final Div 2: Sarah Sheppard Technical Manager: Sarah Sheppard Technical Officer of the Final Div 3: Kirsty Butler Umpire Manager: Andrea Farren Umpire Coaches: Leah Ashford and Lyn Hill TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Umpires of the Final Div 1: Jordn Office and Tournament Director: Linda Hunter Abby Eleison Technical Manager: Vicki Warren Umpires of the Final Div 2: Jack Castle and Umpire Manager: Sandra Hayes Brook Addison Umpire Coaches: Aleisha Neumann, Julie Ashton-Lucy, Technical Officer of the Final Div 1: Jeff Deakin, Kerryl Chandler and Helen Kura Greg Shirvington and Patricia Hansen Technical Officer of the Final Div 2: Greg Shirvington, Lesley Duncan and Will Lomas

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 19 BOYS STATE UNDER 13 CHAMPIONSHIPS TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Sunshine Coast (26 - 28 June 2016) Tournament Director: Ronda Nix OAM Final Placing Assistant Tournament Director: Cheryl Kann Technical Manager: Vicki Warren Div 1 Div 2 Assistant Technical Managers: Jeffrey Deakin, Brisbane 1 Brisbane 2 Sarah Sheppard and Lesley Duncan Fraser Coast 1 Tweed Border Umpire Manager: Bernadette Gotting Toowoomba 1 Bundaberg MEN (35+) STATE MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARDS Rockhampton (3 - 5 June 2016) Player of the Tournament: Zac McCoombes Final Placing Best Player Div 1 Final: Ben Ward Warwick Best Player Div 2: Bailey Charlesworth Hervey Bay Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Max Robson Rising Star Award: Oliver Harding Townsville Most Improved Umpire Award: Harry Lickiss MEN (40+, 50+) STATE MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Ipswich (8-11 May 2015) Tournament Director: Brent Brown Final Placing Technical Manager: Kerry Liebenberg Div 1 (40s) Div 2 (40s) Div 1 (50s) Div 2 (50s) Umpire Manager: Stephen Chappell Brisbane 1 Toowoomba 1 Mackay Cairns Umpire Coach: Jack Lickiss and Jaimie Brown Umpires of the Final Div 1: Hudson Matthews and Brisbane 2 Cairns Townsville Redlands Kyle Jackson Ipswich Brisbane 3 Gold Coast Fraser Umpires of the Final Div 2: Tarack Chappell and 1 Coast Harrison Parker Technical Officer of the Final Div 1: Kerry Liebenberg STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - INDOOR Technical Officer of the Final Div 2: Kirsty Butler U21 / OPEN INVITATIONAL CHALLENGE Men & Women, Brisbane (21 - 30 October 2016) WOMEN STATE MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS Final Placing Bundaberg (22 -24 July 2016) Women Men Final Placing The Mighty Ducks FTB Div 1 Div 2 Div 3 Rockhampton Cocky Cobras Brisbane 1 Maryborough 1 Gympie 1 Maryborough Marvel Tweed Border 1 Tweed Border 2 Bundaberg 1 Toowoomba 1 Townsville 1 Gladstone 1 AWARDS Division 4 Division 5 Division 6 Women Mount Isa Tweed Border 3 Mackay Player of the Tournament: Lindsey Howard Men Mackay 2 Ipswich 3 Sunshine Coast 4 Player of the Tournament: David Spence Atherton 1 and Gympie 2 and Gladstone 2 Brisbane 5 Bundaberg 2 TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Tournament Director: Bernadette Gotting AWARDS Technical Manager: Sarah Sheppard Player of the Tournament: Sue Marcussen Umpire Managers: Irene Clelland Player of Division 1 Final: Sharon Hutchinson Umpire Coach: Annabelle Willox Best Player Division 2: Belinda Kenny Best Player Division 3: Susan Kendell WOMEN STATE UNDER 18 INDOOR CHALLENGE Best Player Division 4: Marissa Dower Brisbane (21 - 23 October 2016) Best Player Division 5: Aleisha Halls Final Placing Best Player Division 6: Lesley Todd Umpires of Division 1 Final: Brent Brown and Maryborough Zak Payne Flaming Ferrets Umpires of Division 2 Final: Andrea Farren and Brisbane Blue and South Brisbane Vipers 1 Dakoda Kays Umpires of Division 3 Final: Caylan Graham and AWARDS Cortney Claridge Player of the Tournament: Hannah Casey Umpires of Division 4 Final: Christina Nipperess-Sims and Harrison Parker Umpires of Division 5 Final: Helen Lowry and Zoe Rendall Technical Officer Div 1 Final: Vicki Warren

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 20 TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Tournament Director: Brent Brown Tournament Director: Joseph Rudolph Technical Manager: Lesley Bennett Technical Manager: Darren Cavanagh Umpire Managers: Lyn Hill Umpire Manager: Stephen Chappell Umpire Coaches: Stephen Chappell Umpire Coach: Carter Chappell

MEN STATE UNDER 18 INDOOR CHALLENGE GIRLS STATE UNDER 13 INDOOR CHALLENGE Brisbane (28 - 30 October 2016) Maryborough (18 - 20 November 2016) Final Placing Final Placing Div 1 Final Placing Div 2 Goal Diggers Mackay 1 Livermore Rising Stars Ipswich Maryborough Orange Maryborough Blue Mudskippers and Brisbane United South Brisbane Vipers 1 South Brisbane Vipers 3 South Brisbane Vipers 2 Brisbane Yellow AWARDS Player of the Tournament: Benjamin Edwards AWARDS Player of the Tournament: Claire Colwill TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Tournament Director: Bernadette Gotting TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Technical Manager: Sarah Sheppard Tournament Director: Lesley Bennett Umpire Managers: Mark Pilkington Technical Manager: Vicki Warren Umpire Coaches: Lyn Hill Umpire Manager: Lyn Hill Umpire Coach: Stephen Chappell GIRLS STATE UNDER 15 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Maryborough (4 - 6 November 2016) BOYS STATE UNDER 13 INDOOR CHALLENGE Final Placing Maryborough(11 - 13 November 2015) Maryborough Orange Final Placing Rockhampton Maryborough Orange South Brisbane Vipers 1 Ipswich Mackay AWARDS Gladstone Titans Player of the Tournament: Imogen Turner Umpires of the Final: Kristen Schenk and AWARDS Cortney Claridge Player of the Tournament: Diarmid Chappell Technical Officer of the Final: Linda Hunter TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Tournament Director: Vicki Warren Tournament Director: Vicki Warren Technical Manager: Kerry Liebenberg Technical Manager: Linda Hunter Umpire Manager: Stephen Chappell Umpire Manager: Lyn Hill Umpire Coach: Tarack Chappell Umpire Coach: Sioux Sharpe

BOYS STATE UNDER 15 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Maryborough (5 - 6 November 2016) Final Placing Jade Jinjas Toxic Sushi Rockhampton Black

AWARDS Boys Player of the Tournament: Zac Profke Umpires of the Final: Natalie Walker and Blake Kroning Technical Officer of the Final: Darren Cavanagh

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 21 HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 22 AHL BLADES Within the playing group we had new challenges this Game four was against Northern Territory. We knew year, as players weren’t available due to commitments at this point that we were out of the top two in our in Europe and some former key players had injuries pool so all we could do was to keep on winning and For us this was a great opportunity to give seven new hope that there was an upset in one of the remaining players a chance to play for the Blades for the first games. I felt that the connection/movement through time. the mid-field was giving us a really good platform to go forward but again I think we weren’t clinical enough. People have commented that the Blades “weren’t very Defensively in the second half I felt that we gave successful this year.” Yes that maybe said, but again them too much space which in turn put pressure on us success can be measured in different ways. defensively. I think we came out with the result that we were looking for but I thought the team could have In the team, three players were named in the Junior played better. World Cup team, two new players were named in the National Development squad and five players were Game five was against New Zealand our last round named in the national squad. match. Win or lose this game it wouldn’t make a difference to getting into the top two as Victoria and AHL 2016 was the start of new era with four NSW had won their last two games. I felt that we international teams playing in the tournament, India, played with a lot more freedom, pressing forward, two Malaysian teams and a New Zealand team. The new getting good steals from their back four and going teams set new challenges for the coaching staff and as forward with flow. a playing group, it was the unknown as we had never played some of these teams before. Game six was against Tassie Tigers in the first crossover. Tassie have always been a team that we First game was against NSW. I felt the game was pretty struggle with and as a team we wanted to finish as high even and the statistics backed that up. But we had more as we could so this was an important game. missed opportunities. At this level of hockey, those missed chances will in the end come back to bite you Game seven, we played off against Malaysia Tigers and with the competition being so cut-throat, you may again for fifth and sixth. We wanted to finish on a good not get another chance. note so we were keen to play well. We started well, scoring early but I think we relaxed thinking that the The second game was against Malaysia Tigers. We had game would come to us. The Malaysians come back played them previously in Brisbane and a number of in the third quarter and scored 2 goals. In that same players from that series were playing in Perth. I felt quarter we equalised and scored anther 2 goals in 4th that it was a better game for us compared to the game quarter. against NSW as we took the chances we had created. QLD attacking circle entries (24) Goal shots (8) The statistics indicated that we could have scored more, Attacking corners (4) Goals (4) so again missed opportunities. Malaysia Tigers attacking circle entries (26) Goal shots QLD attacking circle entries (29) Goal shots (24) (11) attacking corners (5) Goals (2) Attacking corners (9) Goals (5), whereas our defence showed that we restricted them: I would like to take this opportunity to thank Hockey MSYS Attacking circle entries (12) Goal shots (6) Queensland for allowing me to coach the Queensland attacking corners (3) Goals (2) Blades. We have been so successful over the years, because of the support staff that travel with the teams Game three was against Victoria. It was a crunch game Matthew Wells, Peter Searston, Trish King and Jessie for us, so we couldn’t lose this one or we would be Buntine. I’d like to thank them all for the hard work playing in the bottom half. The statistics would show they put in before and after the tournament. that maybe we should have won this game, but to Victoria’s credit they scrambled well and we weren’t I will finish with a big thanks to all players in the AHL clinical enough in front of the goal box and we turned squad. All players were competitive, and I felt that over the ball in crucial parts of the field giving Victoria everyone contributed to the group. great attacking opportunities. QLD attacking circle entries (39) Goal shots (11) Mick Evans Attacking corners (0) Goals (3) Victoria attacking circle entries (30) Goal shots (7) attacking corners (5) Goals (5)

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 23 AHL SCORCHERS Once again I am grateful for the opportunity to be • NT – 3-0. Tough game against quite a few other the Head Coach of one of Australia’s Premier female Queenslanders. A good follow up game after domestic sporting teams. Being able to build on the them seeing what WA had been able to execute culture and success of 2015’s campaign had enormous against us. Although not really challenged, benefits but also presented its challenges. it was good to bounce back. Britt Wilkinson scored her first goal and Jordyn Holzberger and I would like to thank the other Performance Savannah Fitzpatrick also scored. Enhancement Team that worked with the players during the preparation and at the Championships. Kim Tuckwell • NZ – 5-0. Superior fitness levels were clearly - Forwards Coach/Manager, Ben Currie – Physiotherapist, evident in this match. Although it was good to Marni Simpson – Video Analyst and Assistant Coach, Des get the goal difference up, this was assisted King. This team of professionals understand what is by outstanding goalkeeping from both Audrey required at this level to be successful and challenged Smith and Clare Commerford. Goal Scorers the athletes to not defend their title, but to win it for – Rosie Malone, Britt Wilkinson, Jodie Kenny, themselves. Madison Fitzpatrick 2.

Prior to departure to Perth, special mention goes to • ACT 2-1. Tough match against a tough the excellent staff that provided expert coaching opponent. Good timing in the tournament to to the group.Thank you to specialist coaches that be challenged in this fashion. Defence was worked with our group in the build-up. Mathew Smith, excellent allowing us to take confidence into Stephen Lambert, Angie Lambert, Nikki Taylor and the the finals. Goals – Jordyn Holzberger, Rosie outstanding physiological preparation from David Watts Malone. and Technical Assistance of Trish King. • NSW 2-0. NSW had the team with the best Congratulations are extended to all the players involved players at the tournament but at the moment, in their successful campaign and becoming the 2016 AHL they struggle mentally against the Scorchers. Champions. Having seven new players to the team that Goals –Bec Greiner, Jodie Kenny but the match won in 2015 presented a completely different dynamic was set up by excellent defensive structure to the playing group and required a change in our and a very good game from Audrey Smith. playing structure. • Championship Match v VIC. 3-2. After again The significance of this change in playing group is getting behind by an early goal, the team monumental. The seven outgoing athletes were went about getting themselves into the match. highly experienced Australian representatives and This was difficult given that the occasion was were replaced by first year AHL rookies!! The high proving to be very big for the new players. fundamental skill level of the rookies, allowed us After defending 8 penalty corners in a row to create a playing style that we felt would bring us just prior to half time, one sensed that the success. The performance and leadership of Jodie Kenny tide had turned. After half time we were able and Jordyn Holzberger, was pivotal in enabling the to equalize off a penalty corer and you could rookies to contribute to the team’s performance. feel the wind go out of the Vic’s sails. A field goal followed by another PC goal put the result Matches beyond doubt. Champions again!! • TAS – 2-0. Played on Pitch 2 and a test for the Goals – Savannah Fitzpatrick, Bec Greiner, new players. Goals to Jodie Kenny and Renee Jodie Kenny. Taylor A standout performance given the playing list. A big • WA – 0-2. Oddly enough this game set us thank you to Des King for the way that he organised the up for the remainder of the tournament. It tour, the team and the staff. demonstrated how the top teams were going to play against us and I knew we had the Lee Bodimeade quality players that would be able to execute the required changes to our playing style.

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 24 HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 25 STATE TEAMS & PLACINGS For a full listing of 2016 National Championship Teams, Results and WOMEN Awards, visit the Hockey Queensland website - QUEENSLAND SCORCHERS www.hockeyqld.com.au Clare Comerford Kirstin Dwyer NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - OUTDOOR Aleesa Ferguson Ashlea Fey Final Places Madison Fitzpatrick Savannah Fitzpatrick Women - Queensland Scorchers Perth 1st Morgan Gallagher Rebecca Greiner State U21 Team Sydney 1st Jordyn Holzberger Madeleine James State U18 Team #1 Launceston 1st Jodie Kenny Kazzia Lammon State U18 Team #2 Launceston 5th Ambrosia Malone Tegan Richards State U15 Team #1 Wollongong 1st Audrey Smith Jamie Stone State U15 Team #2 Wollongong 7th Renee Taylor Britt Wilkinson State U13 Team (Cinders) Perth 7th Coach: Lee Bodimeade Manager: Kim Tuckwell State U13 Team (Embers) Perth 8th Physio: Ben Currie STATE UNDER 21 State Masters 35+ Team Hobart 1st Hannah Astbury Tiana Barrett State Masters 40+ Team Hobart 2nd Rhiannon Baxter Elne Bezuidenhout State Masters 45+ Team Hobart 4th Caitlin Day Ainslee Deeth State Masters 50+ Team Hobart 3rd Layla Eleison Jade Emblem State Masters 55+ Team #1 Hobart 2nd Aleesa Ferguson Savannah Fitzpatrick State Masters 55+ Team #2 Hobart 6th Morgan Gallagher Rebecca Greiner State Masters 60+ Team Hobart 3rd Hannah Lowry Ambrosia Malone Country Darwin 2nd Morgan Mathison Renee Taylor Caitlyn Whipp Britt Wilkinson Men - Queensland Blades Perth 5th Coach: Des King Manager: Kris Hooley State U21 Team Sydney 3rd A/Coach: Nikki Taylor & Matt Smith State U18 Team #1 Launceston 7th STATE UNDER 18 TEAM 1 State U18 Team #2 Launceston 8th Hannah Astbury Annie Collins State U15 Team #1 Wollongong 1st Casey Dolkens Layla Eleison State U15 Team #2 Wollongong 6th Genevieve Ferguson Tara Fitzpatrick State U13 Team (Cutters) Perth 6th Abbey Lammie Charlee Livesey State U13 Team (Sabres) Perth 4th Ambrosia Malone Lindsay Mathison State Masters 35+ Team Adelaide 2nd Ashlyn McBurnie Courtney McLaren State Masters 40+ Team Adelaide 2nd Gabrielle Nicholls Jesse Reid State Masters 45+ Team Adelaide 6th Zoe Smart Caitlyn Whipp State Masters 45+ Team Div 2 Adelaide 1st Emily Witheyman-Crump Katie Wollstein State Masters 50+ Team Adelaide 5th Coach: Lisa Morgan Manager: Kelly Moore State Masters 50+ Team Div 2 Adelaide 2nd A/Coach: Emma McCulloch State Masters 55+ Team Adelaide 2nd STATE UNDER 18 TEAM 2 State Masters 55+ Team Div 2 Adelaide 3rd Elne Bezuidenhout Hannah Casey State Masters 60+ Team 1 Adelaide 2nd Lily Collier Johannah Goschnick Lauren Hess Jade Jeffrey-Prestwich State Masters 60+ Team 2 Adelaide 6th Christina Manumua Sarah-Jane McCann State Masters 65+ Team Adelaide 3rd Kelly McNamara Hannah Nolan State Masters 70+ Team Adelaide 4th Ebony O’Brien Jenna Punch State Masters 75+ Team Adelaide 4th Holly Ryan Chloe Saddler Country Darwin 4th Siubhan Slater Kirra Smith Kacie Trost Coach: Kerrie Schmidt Manager: Charlie Barrett

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 26 STATE UNDER 15 TEAM 1 WOMEN’S MASTERS 40+ Emily Caton Dayle Dolkens Angela Asnicar Sandra Bausch Abby Eleison Alyssa Ferns Diane Burton Amanda Cruickshank Kendra Fitzpatrick Ruby Harris Debbie Dolan Lesley Fitzpatrick Mackenzie McAvoy Charlotte Mitchell Lisa Grady Darlene Hayden Jade Reid Brooke Saddler Kirsty Hunter Karin Jinnette Annetta Sedusdua Jade Smtih Susan Kendall Sue Marcussen Laney-Belle Smith Zoe Smith Natalie Naumann Rachel Sihota Shae Staples Brianna Suey Jolene Smith Amanda Wightman Coach: Steve Lancaster Manager: Shannon Armbruster Tammy Williams A/Coach: David Long Coach: Janene McCall Manager: Sue Reid STATE UNDER 15 TEAM 2 WOMEN’S MASTERS 45+ Talicia Canty Anniston Chappell Cindy Atkinson Carol Bradbury Evelyn Dalton Emma Dixon Veronica Cazzola Deon Hemberg Sophie Gaugg Toni Howlett Karen Higgins Robyn Larcombe Gabi McArthur Molly McDonald Penny McShane Rebecca O’Neill Jessica Moffatt Phoebe Nixon Natalie Pace Sonya Palmer Ella Shultz Ashley Spry Cheryl Phillips Sonia Phillips Tatum Stewart Imogen Turner Karen Slockee Joanne Symes Ella White Janaya Williams Helen Walls Coach: David Lewis Coach: Pam Patteson Manager: June Nicholls STATE UNDER 13 EMBERS WOMEN’S MASTERS 50+ Charlie-Rose Adams Hannah Callum-Sanders Julie Ashton-Lucy Maree Beaumont Lily-Kate Charles Lani Collins Gail Blackman Jo-Anne Bowman Claire Colwill Tori-Lee Cutts Denise Brown Catherine Dichmont Esther Fleming Stella Harris Leanne Ferguson Cathryn Forbes Kyra Livermore Ivy Matthews Lyn Grulke Karen Iwanuscha Phoebe McCann Jasmin Morrissey Martine Martin Wendy Pearce Imogen Patterson Jayde Shultz Sue Rayner Kathryn Richardson Abby Toshach Ingrid Woods Coach: Candice Luff A/Coach: Regie Fisher Coach: Di Barrie Mananger: Shelly Cole STATE UNDER 13 CINDERS WOMEN’S MASTERS 55+ TEAM 1 Chelsea Baker Jordan Bliss Debbie Burchard Belle Davis Lily Browning Peppa Carter Kathy Devitt Diane Fraser Sarah Cochran Phoebe Fraser Jane Gray Lyn Hill Georgina Harris Myka Hassum Angela Kerklaan-Guliger Kayleen Kirchner Tess Henare Madeline Kenny Wendy La-Chuisa Gail Lomas Ailish Mahony Amelia Morgan Michelle De Lorenzi Wendy O’Brien Charlotte Sterne Katarnia Taylor Elizabeth Moffatti Jane Straker Annelyse Tevant Georgina West Noreen Walton Coach: Amy Ryan A/Coach: Elke Swain Coach: Linda Hunter Manager: Debbie Brown WOMEN’S MASTERS 35+ WOMEN’S MASTERS 55+ TEAM 2 Michele Allen Siann Anderson Elaine Badini Lesley Bennett Melody Broad Belinda Cameron Deborah Creighton Susan Deakin Fiona Cameron Bridie Dean Cheryl Greene Kerri Haines Shannon Donald Rosie Friske Sally Harper Linda Hicks Vicki-Lee Gibson Naomi Harberger Colleen Hopper Sue Howard Sherri Kerr Rachel Macready Carol Jardin Caroline Schomberg Carly Manning Sharni Mott Yasmin Van Kasteren Marthy Watson Kylie O’Donohue Carol White Coach: Graham Wakefield Manager: Sue Lofts Coach: Ralph Farlow Manager: Janene Moore

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 27 WOMEN’S MASTERS 60+ Michael Francis Tim Howard Kathleen Anderson Robyn Black Bradley Hughes Corey Piggin Lynn Bray Donna Gallagher Joel Rintala Matthew Shaw Jan Makepeace Annie McLachlan Mackenzie Warne Corey Weyer Susan Mott June Nicholls Blake Wotherspoon Vivienne Ohl Myra Reilly Coach: Matthew Wells Manager: Christian Bourke Janette Richards Elizabeth Schiavo A/Coach: Darren Fowler Robyn Sutherland Kaylene Toovey STATE UNDER 18 TEAM 1 Megan Ward Gloria Weller Cade Banditt Carter Chappell Coach: Pam Nitarski Manager: Patricia Hansen Campbell Coghlan James Easton WOMEN’S MASTERS 65+ Harrison Farrell Gerrard Ferns Barbara Alexander Vicki Barnard Callum Fitzpatrick Brandon Ford Jan Galloway Rhonda Goff Michael Francis Max Harding Dianne Marsden Shirley McCormick Matthew Hough Harry Kettlewell Bev Nunan Susan Romero Connor Lanigan Caleb McCoombes Clare Slocomb Donna Smith Liam McKay Connor Perkins Robyn Sneddon Gail Willis Mark Wilcox Connor Yates Verity Wong Judy Woodham Coach: Aaron Harmsworth Manager: Michael Wiemers Coach: Judy Keen Manager: Rhonda Bentley A/Coach: Ben Fitzpatrick STATE COUNTRY TEAM STATE UNDER 18 TEAM 2 Brooke Anderson Nicole Arthy Josh Bidgood Tarack Chappell Lucy Balfour Majella Barnes Oliver Conroy Ellery Dunn Chrissee Benn Haylee Brodin Lewis Fossey Lachlan Hardy Ainsley Clanchy Aimee Griffiths Bailey Hoyland-Meaker Rahul Karri Samantha Hansen Emily Hetherington Joshua Marshall Mitchell Moran Kirralee Monkhouse Keely Murray William Padman Aiden Read Carlie Jane Pearce Sarah Pittendreigh Angus Robertson Matthew Sestero Amanda Ross Natarlia Smith Roy Tucker Jun Sugio Jessica Switzer Leigh Thomas Tate Weyer Lachlan Wilson Emma Walter Coach: Matt Bartell Manager: Sandra Hayes Coach: Marc Pike Manager: Robyn Woods STATE UNDER 15 TEAM 1 Jayden Atkinson Kaleb Christensen MEN Michael Doan Hayden Dorge QUEENSLAND BLADES TEAM Trent Goldstein Liam Hart Jacob Anderson Daniel Beale David Hubbard Curtis James Robert Bell Simon Borger Cooper Johnson Benjamin Judge Scott Boyde Justin Douglas Ronan McGuire Zac Profke Troy Elder Matthew Finn Matthew Reichardt Angus Sinclair Ashley Hennegan Tim Howard Nicolaas Smith Shaun Smith Adam Imer Shane Kenny Coach: Matt Cook Manager: Stephen Hawthorne Joshua Mynott Hugh Pembroke A/Coach: Nathaniel Milevskiy Rob Reckers Matthew Swann STATE UNDER 15 TEAM 2 David Watts Corey Weyer Nicholas Bidgood Luke Douma Jacob Whetton Cody Dunbar Harrison Finn Coach: Michael Evans Manager: Peter Searston Alexander Hough Reuben Kahl A/Coach: Matthew Wells Carter Mogg Benjamin Lowe STATE UNDER 21 Will Mathison Laird McKay Jacob Anderson Jarrod Brown Max Spriggs Luke Randle Joshua Beale Jack Baldwin Bryce Robinson Matthew West Oliver Crane Connor Evans Kosia Williams Harrison Farrell Matthew Finn Coach: Dylan Elliott Manager: Mark Dorge A/Coach: Justin Spyve

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 28 STATE UNDER 13 CUTTERS Terry Wode Ryan Bidgood Ryley Bobart Coach: Gordon Summors Manager: Glenda Edwards Diarmid Chappell Bailey Charlesworth A/Coach: Regan Wightman Harrison Douma Jordan Griffin MEN’S MASTERS 45+ TEAM 2 Luke Howard Paul Hubbard Nigel Blanford Andrew Brunker Will Nielsen Joshua Nixon Peter Cook Stuart Darby Shannon Nyberg Hayden Pease Darin Dittman Wayne Follett Damien Rapisard Jarrod Robertson Aaron Griffin Brent Kinnane Ben Ward Brad Kirkwood Glenn Kitto Coach: Jordyn Wilson Manager: Adrian Lindsey Michael Lawrence Tim Marsden A/Coach: Tony Eaton Brian Scholl Dion Sleep STATE UNDER 13 SABRES Brendan Stevens Antony Taylor Jack Bergemann Matthew Browne Coach: Michelle Sellens Manager: Deanne Marsden Bailey Fletcher Clifford Gallaher MEN’S MASTERS 50+ TEAM 1 Ryan Hughes Flynn Hilton Leon Achilles Mark Albert Zac McCoombes Rhys Mackinder William Allen Gordon Brown Dylan Quinlan Dylan Rose Bruce Buchanan Noel Cavanagh Ben Redmond Max Robson Grant Dale Philip Evans Kipp Thrupp Bailey Rutledge Christopher Fenton Alan Ferguson Taj Wright Ryan Wilcox Paul Gasmier Bill Mackay Coach: Darren Smith & Wes Ferns Chris Mogg Chris Pittaway MEN’S MASTERS 35+ Andrew Small Mick Tanna Adam Byrnes David Cass Coach: Paul Gasmier A/Coach: Trevor Gasmier Joel Cuming Jamie Dewe Manager: Gary Wicks & Tan Buchanan Matthew Hagenbach Joel Helmstedt MEN’S MASTERS 50+ TEAM 2 Luke Forte Issac Nunn Geoff Crank Peter Deering Andrew Landsberg Chris Martin Tony Dodd Steven Dodd Ashley McCullock Nigel Rach Terry Elmer Steve Grehan Peter Somers Philip Taylor Trevor Johnson Kevin Knight Scott Whitaker Ian Knights Ray Nicol Coach: Scott Whitaker Manager: Vicki Warren Carri Nicolaou John Paterson A/Coach: Ian Warren Graham Symes Denis Tierney MEN’S MASTERS 40+ David Wilson Alan Voll Matthew Bradley Jonathon Copland Coach: John Paterson Ben Fitzpatrick Jamie Gibson Manager: Sue Nicolaou & Kim Deering Andrew Harrington Jordan Harle MEN’S MASTERS 55+ TEAM 1 Stewart Houghton Mich Jeffries Peter Andrews Simon Carrie Brad Mathers Andrew May Neil Chaseling Mark Eiser Dan Mayfield Neill McKean Alan Harris Ian Hoddinott Scott Reid Craig Rew Gary Lee Malcolm Lindsay Troy Rossiter Justin Shepherd Briane Northwood Gil Puckering Coach: Gary Porteous Manager: Ian Edwards Jeff Rendell Tracey Rix A/Coach: Ian Warren Eddie Schasser Bryan Stothard MEN’S MASTERS 45+ TEAM 1 Gary Wicks Michael Williams Ged Aitchison Warren Baker Coach: Gary Lee & Jeff Rendell Shane Becky Darren Fowler Manager: Linda Schasser & Christopher Fenton Jason Fowler Mark Fry Darren Holmes Craig Kadel Peter Keeble Darren Manson David Plant Sean Reid Gordon Summors Matthew Wade Peter Walker Dean Wightman

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 29 MEN’S MASTERS 55+ TEAM 2 MEN’s MASTERS 75+ Robert Ainslie Robert Barnes John Call Noel Condon Doug Cosh Ian Crookston Kevin Connor Bob Coverdale John Davis Terry Disteldorf Don Fullelove Brian Lobb Ricki Fitzgerald Tomi Hamalainan Ian Martin Tony Marshall Ian Harcla Alistair Hogg Bruce McBryde John McBryde Robert Malcolm Philip McLeod Tom Peake Charlie Rasmussen Vinny Moore Trevor Nicol Gill Tweedie Errol West Steve Taylor David Todd Coach: Errol Weston Manager: Cath Weston Coach: Philip McLeod Manager: Lesley McLeod STATE COUNTY TEAM MEN’S MASTERS 60+ TEAM 1 Sam Basile Josh Baxter John Campbell Errol Deen Grant Dilger Daniel Ginnaw Mark Elliot Denis Kettle Karl Harland Jared Klease Peter Leather Peter Mann Christopher Mantell Joshua McRae Kevin Meikle Tim Myers Jay Pavitt Steele Pearce Robert Pohlman Peter Quinell Daniel Pittendreigh Christian Ramsey Colin Rawding Greg Richards Peter Sceresini Michael Shaw Garry Royle Stephen Sawyers Nathan Smith Ashton Spaulding Allen Schasser Geoffrey Turner Jeremy Stephens Nathan Stephens Coach: Ed Anderson Coach: Nathan Hooper Manager: Paul Malcolm Manager: Stephen Blakeley & Angela Kerklaan-Guliger MEN’S MASTERS 60+ TEAM 2 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - INDOOR Bryan Blacka Andrew Chambers Final Places Allen Curry George Goodsell WOMEN Wayne Harris Nigel Hedgcock Indoor Open Wollongong 3rd Rod Hurst Jack Kerklaan Indoor U21 Wollongong 5th Angel Kochi Wayne McPhee Indoor U18 Wollongong 4th Noel Mitchell David Pomfret Indoor U15 Wollongong 2nd Geoff Prior Richard Senior Indoor U13 Fire Wollongong 1st Charles Shewring John Tibaldi Indoor U13 Flare Wollongong 2nd Rob Van Nesslerode MEN’S MASTERS 65+ MEN Neil Charles Sue See Garth Cramb Indoor Open Wollongong 3rd Ray Flint Geoff Gebhard Indoor U21 Wollongong 4th Alex Granlund Rick Hewitson Indoor U18 Wollongong 4th Vern Jensen Ray Langer Indoor U15 Wollongong 1st John O’Donohue Don Richards Indoor U13 Shots Wollongong 5th Keith Robertson Colin Sheppard Indoor U13 Spurs Wollongong 3rd Ronald Tippet Keith William Chay Gil Voysey WOMEN Coach: Raymond Bolton Manager: Gary Smith INDOOR OPEN TEAM MEN’S MASTERS 70+ Clare Comerford Natalie Crick John Bowkett Dick Cummins Minka Elliott Ashlea Fey Anthonie Dekens Robert Hawke Eva Golusin Lindsey Howard Marvin Heaston Robert John Claxton Eden Jackat Trudi Pedersen Christopher O’Dempsey Bill Osborn Lauren Richards Madeleine Smith Barry Mott Robert Ray Amy Swann Stef Worner Van Richards Smith Laurie Robinson Coach: Dylan Elliot Manager: Lyn Tucker Russell Tuck Ron Turner Grahame West Coach: Robert Rowley Manager: Allanah Rowley

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 30 INDOOR UNDER 21 TEAM INDOOR UNDER 21 TEAM Brooke Andrews Sarah Collins Jocob Anderson Simon Bell Amber Foster Emily Ogle Aiden Campbell Paul Comerford Maddie Pembroke Sigrid Pembroke Tom Madden Mitchell Ivory Adriana Silcock Madeleine Smith Hugh Marsden Scott O’Driscoll Lucy Tynan Monique Yearbury Dylan Plummer Blake Rowe Nicole Yearbury Lachlan Sinclair Jackson Willie Coach: Greg Rendell Manager: Kris Hooley Coach: Matt Bradley Manager: Christian Bourke INDOOR UNDER 18 TEAM INDOOR UNDER 18 TEAM Hannah Casey Sarah Collins Jacob Anderson Joshua Baxter Aymee Dowell Cassie Findlater Campbell Coghlan Bailey Hoyland-Meaker Amber Foster Tayla Madden Mitchell Ivory Zac Lawrence Sarah-Jane McCann Ebony O’Brien Sam Morgan Daniel Springfield Demi Roser Paige Schouw Jack Turner Jackson WIllie Kate Springfield Nicole Yearbury Lachlan Wilson Connor Yates Coach: Marc Pike Coach: Matt Sperring Manager: Greg Carson INDOOR UNDER 15 TEAM INDOOR UNDER 15 TEAM Courtney Black Anniston Chappell Tarack Chappell Kaleb Christensen Claudia Dohnt Genevieve Ferguson Caleb Davies Jaedon Evans Abbey Hill Liberty Humphreys Lewis Fossey Liam Hart Courtney Moffatt Aleesha Spyve David Hubbard Joshua McNamara Shae Staples Jessie Staples Bryce Robinson Chandan Smith Tyla Wicks Britney Willie William Treacy Tate Weyer Coach: Lyn Tucker Manager: Kayleen Smith Coach: Paul Tucker Manager: Stephen Chappell INDOOR UNDER 13 FIRE INDOOR UNDER 13 SPURS Jordyn Bliss Ella Brown Callum White Diarmid Chappell Talicia Canty Claire Colwill Jayden Douma Jayden Friese Phoebe Hudson Ebonee Moffat Lachlan Plant Logan Templeton Jordn Office Letitia Paix Patrick Smeulders Reegan Weatherhead Annelyse Tevant Imogen Turner Ryley Kroning Ryley Stevens Keely Walker Rowlande Williams Sean McDonald Damian Rapisardi Coach: Shane Palmer Manager: Kayleen Smith Coach: Justin Brown Manager: Vicki Spyve INDOOR UNDER 13 FLARE INDOOR UNDER 13 SHOTS Nikyta Campbell Esther Fleming Cooper Cabot Declan Baker Holly Harben Stella Harris Edward Westcott James Weatherhead Madeline Kenny Jessica Moffat Mathew West Oliver Roberts Millie Mushan Renee Sweeny Paul Hubbard Rhys Mackinder Lucy Watkins Marine Van der Wath Sam Systa Stephen Clements Abbi Wilson Madeline Wilson Tyler Newell Will Mathison Coach: Cathy Irwin Manager: Janell Chappell Coach: Paul Tucker Manager: Michelle Kroning

MEN NATIONAL OPEN TEAM Matthew Argent Jarrod Bass Kula Bhullar Aiden Campbell Corey Cox Patrick Krusi Adam McClelland Matthew Olive Dylan Plummer Troy Rossiter David Spence Jared Taylor Coach: John Campbell Manager: Grant Mapp

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 31 NATIONAL TEAMS / SQUADS SELECTION National Junior Squad National Fixtures Women Women Ambrosia Malone Rebecca Greiner Annie Collins Layla Eleison Hannah Astbury Morgan Gallagher Hannah Lowry Men Jade Emblem Morgan Mathison Tim Howard Oliver Crane Caitlyn Whipp Zoe Smart Joel Ritala Matthew Finn Ashlyn McBurnie Corey Weyer Jacob Anderson Men Blake Wotherspoon Michael Francis Harrison Farrell Cade Banditt National Senior Squad Women Trans-Tasman - October 2016, New Zealand Teneal Attard Madonna Blyth Women Jodie Kenny Madison Fitzpatrick Murphy Allendorf Jacqui Day Kristin Dwyer Renee Taylor Ashlea Fey Jordyn Holzberger Stephanie Kershaw Kristin Dwyer Audrey Smith Men Men Mark Knowles Jacob Whetton Scott Boyde Dylan Wotherspoon Dylan Wotherspoon Matthew Swann Robert Bell Daniel Beale Jamie Dwyer Matthew Gohdes Jacob Whetton Daniel Beale Melbourne Festival of Hockey - November 2016 National Development Squad Women Women Murphy Allendorf Jacqui Day Murphy Allendorf Jacqui Day Kristin Dwyer Audrey Smith Savannah Fitzpatrick Audrey Smith Ashlea Fey Jordyn Holzberger Jordyn Holzberger Grace O’Hanlon Men Men Scott Boyde Daniel Beale Scott Boyde Jacob Whetton Dylan Wotherspoon Robert Bell Junior World Cup Women 2016 Rio Olympics Madison Fitzpatrick Savannah Fitzpatrick Women Rebecca Greiner Renee Tayor Madonna Blyth (Captain) Kirstin Dwyer Ambrosia Malone Jodie Kenny Men Men Tim Howard Matthew Finn Mark Knowles Jamie Dwyer Corey Weyer Matt Gohdes Matthew Swann Jacob Whetton Daniel Beale

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 32 Australian Country Squads 2015/16 Women O55 Senior Women Ruth Bullen Kathy Devitt Amanda Ross Chrissee Benn Kayleen Kirchner Elizabeth Moffatti Emma Walter Megan Ward Diane Fraser Noreen Walton Senior Men Shadows Christopher Mantell Jared Klease Angela Kerklaan-Guliger Denise Brown Jeremy Stephens Nathan Stephens Steele Pearce Grant Dilger Women O60 Peter Sceresini Susan Mott Myra Reilly Shadow U21 Women Kathy Worth Ainsley Clanchy Emily Hetherington Jessica Switzer Leigh Thomas Men O35 Natarlia Smith Haylee Brodin Scott Whitaker Adam Byrne Lucy Balfour Philip Taylor Drew Harold

U21 Men Men O40 Jay Pavitt Christian Ramsey Andrew May Brad Mathers Joshua McRae Scott Reid Matt Riley Danny Mayfield Justin Shepherd Masters Hockey World Cup - Canberra 2016 Women O35 Men O45 Michele Allen Belinda Cameron Peter Keeble Grant Smith Renae Holmes Bel Morrison Dean Wightman Fiona Cameron Jessica Parry Men O50

Women O40 Trevor Cole Paul Gasmier Diana Burton Amanda Cruickshank Shadows Debbie Little Darlene Hayden Leon Achilles Mark Kroning Shadow Andrew Small Kate Kretzers Men O55

Women O45 Neil Chaseling Melinda Baker Sheryl Simpson Shadows Shadow Ian Hodinott Graham Pickering Cindy Atkinson Jeff Rendell

Women O50 Julie Ashton-Lucy Leanne Ferguson Sue Henare Karen Iwanuscha Ingrid Woods Cathryn Forbes Terese Kuss Shadow Jan Saul

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 33 HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 34 HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 35 HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 36 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL OFFICIALS

INTERNATIONAL

2016 Junior World Cup Qualifier – Men and Trans Tasman – Australia vs New Zealand – Women Women – Gold Coast, Qld 21-24 January 2016 16-20 November Umpire Manager – Gary Marsh Umpire – Kerryl Chandler Technical Official – Joanne Greensill NATIONAL Test Match Series – Hockeyroos vs Great Britain – Bunbury and Perth, WA 12-21 Feb, 2016 Indoor Festival of Hockey – Wollongong, NSW Umpire – Bernadette Pangrazio January 2016

Test Match Series – Hockeyroos vs China Open Men and Women – Perth 24-27 March, 2016 Assitant Tournament Director – Brent Brown Umpire – Lynn Cowie-McAlister Umpire Manager – (Women) – Lyn Hill Assistant Umpire Manager (Men and Women) – Sultan Azlan Shah Cup – Men – Ipoh, Malaysia Irene Clelland 6-16 April, 2016 Umpire – (Men) – Adam Barry Tournament Director – Gary Marsh Under 21 Men and Women – Hockey World League Round 1 – Men – Singapore Tournament Director – Brent Brown Assistant Umpire Manager (Men and Women) – Lyn Hill 9-17 April, 2016 Umpire – (Men) – Adrian Cross Umpire - Stephen Rogers Under 18 Men and Women – Kookaburras Test match series vs Great Britain – Assistant Umpire Manager (Men and Women) – Lyn Hill Narrogin and Perth, WA May 2016 Umpire – (Men) Zac Hoyland-Meaker Umpire – Adam Kearns Umpire – (women) Deborah O’Connell; Monique Yearbury

Junior PAN-AM Tournament – Men – Toronto, Under 15 Boys and Girls Canada 20-28 May, 2016 Umpire Manager – (Girls) – Lyn Hill Umpire – Ben de Young Umpires (Boys) – Carter Chappell Umpires (Girls) – Miranda McNamara 4 Nations Invitational – Women – Darwin, NT 31 May – 4 June, 2016 Under 13 Boys and Girls Technical Officer – Joanne Greensill Umpire (Boys) – Tarack Chappell; Blake Kroning Judge – Jennie Thompson Umpires (Girls) – Alexandra Richards; Naomi Riggall; Tahlear Templeton Women’s Champion Trophy – London, England 18-26 June, 2016 Under 15 Boys – Wollongong, NSW Video Umpire - Annabelle Willox (Dino) 9-17 April, 2016 Umpires – Chris Ibell; Corey Mogg Olympics – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 6-21st August 2016 Under 15 Girls – Wollongong, NSW Umpire – Adam Kearns 9-17 April, 2016 Tournament Director – Sonya Fisher, Assistant Tournament Director – Brent Brown 4 Nations Invitational – Men - Melbourne, Vic Assistant Umpire Manager – Bernadette Pangrazio 23-27 November, 2016 Umpires – Lauren Berndt; Telia Lucht; Peta Wallinson Umpire Manager – Gary Marsh Under 21 Men – Sydney, NSW 10-17 April, 2016 Hockeyroos Test Series vs India Umpire – Aaron Gotting 23-27 November, 2016 Umpire – Bernadette Pangrazio Under 21 Women – Sydney, NSW 10-17 April, 2016 8th Women’s Hockey Junior World Cup – Santiago, Tournament Director – Jennie Thompson Chile 24 Nov – 4 Dec, 2016 Umpire Managers – Lynn Cowie-McAlister; Lyn Hill Umpire – Aleisha Neumann Umpires – Carrie Born; Kerryl Chandler; Deborah O’Connell; Leonie Young HOCKEY QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2016 37 Under 18 Men – Launceston, Tasmania INTERNATIONAL MASTERS 8-17 July, 2016 Umpire Manager – Allen Schasser 2016 FIH – Masters Women’s World Cup – Umpires – Sam Hamilton; Chris Harris; Harley Schenk Canberra 30th March – 6th April, 2016 Tournament Director – Ronda Nix OAM Under 18 Women – Launceston, Tasmania Assistant Tournament Director – Brent Brown 8-17 July, 2016 Technical Officers - Kerry Liebenberg, John Luff, Umpire Manager – Julie Ashton-Lucy Karen McFarlane, Caroline Schomberg, Vicki Warren Umpires – Jessica Fox; Chantel Manhire; Judge – Lesley Duncan, Sandra Hayes, Jo Kempster, Miranda McNamara; Emily Ogden; Kimmi Todd; Greg Shirvington Monique Yearbury Assistant Umpire Manager – Bernadette Gotting Umpires, Melanie Craig, Tina Deacon, Tracey Hollis, Australian Country Championships – Darwin, NT Anne Jones, Sioux Sharpe, Kimberleigh Todd, 24-31 July, 2016 Leonie Young Tournament Director – Michael Wiemers Umpires – Adrian Cross; Kristen Schenk (Men) 2016 WGMA – Masters Men’s World Cup Umpires – Jessica Currie; Peta Wallison (women) Newcastle, NSW 3rd -12th May Technical Officers - Stuart Duncan, Lesley Duncan, AHL – Perth, WA 29 Sept – 9 October, 2016 Sarah Sheppard Men - Umpires – Adam Barry; Stephen Rogers Umpires – Bruce Hockey, Geoff Hollis, Chris Leeder, Women – Tournament Director – Joanne Greensill Michael Lever, Scott Orth, Kristen Schenk Assistant Umpire Manager – Lynn Cowie-McAlister Umpires – Kerryl Chandler; Aleisha Neumann; Women’s Masters – Hobart, Tasmania Bernadette Pangrazio; Shannon Scott 7-15 October, 2016 Assistant Tournament Director – Kerry Liebenberg Under 13 Boys – Perth, WA Assistant Umpire Manager – Bernadette Gotting 29 Sept – 8 October, 2016 Umpires – Andrea Farren; Tracey Hollis; Anne Jones; Umpire – Lachlan Jennings Helen Kura; Julie Kura; Telia Lucht; Kimmi Todd; Naomi Zerner Under 13 Girls – Perth, WA 29 Sept – 8 October, 2016 Men’s Masters – Adelaide, SA Tournament Director – Jennie Thompson 24 Sept – 8 October, 2016 Umpires – Kaitlyn Benson; Zoe Fox; Alexandra Richards Umpire Manager – Michael Lever Assistant Umpire Manager – Allen Schasser Umpires – Richard Arthur; Mark Eleison; Brett Grady; Andrew Hickman; Bruce Hockey; Geoff Hollis; Chris Leeder; Michael Lever; Robert Lewis; Nathan Pardon; Allen Schasser, Kristen Schenk

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2015 Annual Awards Hockey Queensland Women’s Masters Association Awards 2016 Female Player of the Year Jodie Kenny Brisbane Helen Hill Brisbane Jenny Tidey OAM Male Player of the Year Matt Swann Bundaberg Kay Hemus Gladstone Judy Aitkenhead Indoor Female Player of the Year Gold Coast Jeanette Barnard Ashlea Fey Ipswich Lyn Brown Mackay Patricia Hansen Indoor Male Player of the Year Maryborough Myra Reilly Matthew Pembroke Rockhampton Dianne Barrie Sunshine Coast Deb Brown Female Rookie of the Year Savannah Fitzpatrick Hockey Australia Women’s Masters State Service Awards 2016 Male Rookie of the Year Hugh Pembroke Suzanne Lofts Megan Ward Coach of the Year Michael Evans & Lee Bodimeade Hockey Queensland Women’s Masters Representative Awards 2016 Indoor Coach of the Year Gold Award (20 Years) Dylan Elliott Rhonda Bentley Linda Hunter Myra Reilly Graham Wakefield Community Coach of the Year Ken Dohnt Silver Award (15 Years) Karin Walduck Umpire of the Year Adam Barry Bronze Award (10 Years) Cheryl Greene Sue Howard Most Promising Umpire of the Year Pam Nitarski Robyn Sneddon Kristen Schenk Kayleen Toovey Association of the Year Hervey Bay

Volunteer of the Year Sonya Fisher

Nix/Thomas Technical Official of the Year Ronda Nix

Life Members Sheila Jones & Karin Walduck

Distinguished Service Evelyn Denny, Michael Evans, Cheryl Kann & Pam Lowe

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