Canterbury Hockey

CANTERBURY HOCKEY MISSION STATEMENT To keep Canterbury Hockey at the forefront of New Zealand Hockey. We will encourage active participation in hockey at all levels and by as many people as possible within Canterbury. To develop simultaneously the pursuit of excellence in the sport and the enjoyment and social benefits that the sport provides to the highest levels possible. HOCKEY’S VISION HOCKEY’S VALUES Competitions that fully satisfy the needs of Continued development and growth of our the hockey fraternity game in all areas A Coaching and Development Programme that offers progressive opportunities for all Quality service to all our members in players, coaches and umpires to reach their everything we do potential A professional and creditable management Total professionalism and ethics. structure that is appropriate to meet the current and future needs of Canterbury Hockey. An organisation that encourages two-way communication, is open in its dealings and A financially secure Canterbury Hockey responsive to its members needs with sufficient resources to ensure the achievement of all its programmes An atmosphere on and off the field that is Υ Hockey seen by all audiences and fun, enjoyable and welcoming to current stakeholders as a go-ahead and new members and guests and progressive sport Umpiring fully integrated into the Recognition and reward for those that Canterbury Hockey infrastructure and with assist the Association to achieve its goals umpires who are sufficient in numbers and and objectives quality to maintain an appropriate presence in all competitions Volunteers and paid staff working together Υ A representative programme that enhances to achieve common goals the quality and status of hockey and is a positive vehicle for promotion of the game A will to win and to always remain competitive in our market Development of a minimum of four enclosed illuminated artificial hockey surfaces with Adaptability to change and ongoing associated amenities within the greater commitment to development of both staff Christchurch area and volunteers Professional management and increased participation at all levels of hockey in all clubs and schools. P O Box 24 006 Eastgate 845 Avonside Drive CHRISTCHURCH Email Address: [email protected] Web Page: www.canterburyhockey.org.nz Phone: 3899 126 Fax: 3899 825 Coaching & Development: 381-4430 PATRON Mayor Garry Moore PRESIDENT Chris Maister VICE PRESIDENTS Mark Beatson Marilyn Downward CHAIRPERSON Jeff Goldstein BOARD MEMBERS Chris Edwards, Anthony Koorey, Dayl Milne, Graeme Paterson, Bev Savage, Lin Thompson (co-opted) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Derek Torkington DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Greg Clark PERSONAL ASSISTANT (DEV.MAN.) Lyndsey Leask, QSM SPONSORSHIP MANAGER: Michele Wattez ADMINISTRATION MANAGER Margaret Huckstep FACILITIES MANAGER Peter Seymour PORRITT PARK MANAGER Bevan Fergusson NUNWEEK MANAGER Bill Lynn LIFE MEMBERS Mesdames J Armstrong, G Dawe, D Copley, M Jenkins, D Mouat, Y McDonnell, A McRobb, G Shankland, B Simmonds, A Sutherland and Z Walker Miss I Orchard Messrs A Beatson, D Coulter, G. Cox R Gillespie, L Haste, A Hayde, B Penfold, G Reid, L Thompson, J Sturge HONORARY AUDITOR Ashton, Wheelans & Hegan HONORARY SOLICITOR Richard Burtt __________________________________________________________________________________________________ CANTERBURY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION – 2004 ANNUAL REPORT CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT The past twelve months have seen the Canterbury Hockey Association moving in a positive direction. This positive direction is reflected in both on field (turf) and off field successes. The on field successes are typified by the magnificent performance of all the representative teams. This has come about due to the tremendous efforts of the coaches, managers, players and supporters. On behalf of the Association I would like to thank you for your efforts. However, without the financial, administrative and coaching support provided by the Association’s permanent employees this success would not have occurred. I would like to thank Greg Clark for stepping in to the position of acting Development Manager at relatively short notice. Greg has now been confirmed as the Development Manager. Throughout the year Greg has undertaken all of his tasks in a thoroughly professional manner. His knowledge and experience has made a huge contribution to the performance of all the representative teams and the development of players. Thank you to Greg. The Association’s contribution to the funding of these teams has been substantial. Once again the Association has managed to further reduce the players’ cost of representing Canterbury. This could not have been achieved without the dedication and hard work of our Sponsorship Manager Michele Wattez. Michele’s acute ongoing understanding and knowledge in this area has been invaluable. Thank you to Michele. The administrative assistance provided by Margaret Huckstep and Lyndsey Leask has ensured that things have run smoothly. Both Margaret and Lyndsey have spent countless hours to ensure that all administrative matters are dealt with in an efficient and timely manner. Thank you to Margaret and Lyndsey. Without good leadership an organisation such as ours would, in spite of the best efforts of the staff, flounder. Derek Torkington has now completed his first year as CEO. Notwithstanding that Derek had little background in hockey he has done a tremendous job in providing leadership of the Association. His tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed. The Association is very fortunate to have Derek Torkington leading it. Thank you to Derek for all your efforts. The off field successes include the high level of maintenance of the facilities, a new turf at Nunweek Park and the completion of Stage one of the upgrade to the Grandstand at Porritt Park. Without the leadership provided by Peter Seymour the Association’s facilities would not be maintained at the present high level. Thank you for your efforts Peter. Peter has been ably supported by Bill Lynn and Bevan Fergusson who have worked long hours to ensure that our facilities are maintained at the highest possible standard. Thank you to Bill and Bevan. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ CANTERBURY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION – 2004 ANNUAL REPORT The next twelve months look very exciting with the proposed replacement of the No 1 turf at Porritt Park due to be completed before the start of the 2005 season and the building of new Association offices at the northern end of the grandstand. Thank you to my fellow Board members who have provided me with a huge amount of support and encouragement; not only over the past twelve months, but also for the four years I have been on the Board. As I step down from the Board I would like to take this opportunity to wish the Association all the best for the future. Jeff Goldstein Board Chairperson OBITUARIES - 2004 Herbert le Page Former administrator & Carlton/Redcliffs member Ana Rouse Former Rawhiti Club administrator & CHA volunteer Avon Hockey Club Patroness Sally Comer Former Canterbury representative HONOURS – 2004 Iris Orchard Awarded the QSM __________________________________________________________________________________________________ CANTERBURY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION – 2004 ANNUAL REPORT C.E.O. REPORT After the previous difficult year we are pleased to see that Canterbury Hockey is now in a sound financial position, due mainly to the strong support we receive from the funding agencies. The Board has continued to show strong commitment to Canterbury Hockey and without their valuable support my job would have been considerably harder. Canterbury Hockey has a dedicated group of Board members led by Jeff Goldstein and this has shown in the way that the Board has operated successfully during the year. I would like to take the opportunity to thank the members of the Finance Committee under the Chairmanship of Graeme Paterson and the valuable work from Paul Duggan & Associates, our accountants, who have given many hours outside of their brief to Canterbury Hockey. Under the Chairmanship of Jeff Goldstein, the Executive Committee has met monthly to discuss any urgent business and the time given has been appreciated as with other Board members During the year we had a stable staff and with the addition of Greg Clark taking over the Development Manager’s role after Lincoln Churchill resigned to work in Hong Kong, this has enabled us to work through the season with few problems. The staff at Canterbury Hockey have continued to work long hours and both the Board and myself appreciate the extra hours that are put in outside of their job descriptions. On the representative side, over the whole season, Canterbury was the top province nationally. Four National titles were won, more than any other Association and Canterbury was represented in more tournaments throughout the year. It is a credit to the coaches, managers and the many volunteers who help in this area that Canterbury has continued to be one of the leading provinces. This year a new Competitions programme was put in place with varying degrees of success. This will be built on for the following season with the continuing development to strengthen Canterbury Hockey. It has been a very busy year for Canterbury Hockey. During the year we have replaced the turf at Nunweek Park and are currently looking at how we will finance and replace the No. 1 turf at Porritt Park. This turf has been a continual problem with flooding and gradual wear and

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