ANNUAL REPORT 2015 The Western Australian Hockey Association (Inc.) SPONSORS & PARTNERS Hockey WA would like to thank our partners and sponsors for their continual support of Hockey in Western Australia. Without their generous support, Hockey in Western Australia would not be in the healthy position it is in today. The following partners and sponsors have provided support to Hockey WA in 2015. Partners Sponsors The Western Australian Hockey Association (Inc.) Contents Page Contents Office Bearers & Committees 4 Honour Board 5 Reports 8 State Teams 20 Olympians Medal 29 Charlesworth Medal 30 Premier One Division Winners 31 Results 33 Byrne & Judge Award 35 Kyle Rutter Award 35 Season Standings 36 Regional Association Results 46 Audited Financial Statements 53 Office Address:Perth Hockey Stadium, Curtin University, Hayman Road, Bentley, WA 6102 Australia Postal Address: PO Box 1090, Bentley MDC WA 6983 Telephone: (08) 9351 4300 Fax: (08) 9458 5524 Email: [email protected] Design & Editor: Mitchell Eastman Photography: Dan Carson (DC Images), contributors. Cover: WA Win U18 Boys National Championship 3 The Western Australian Hockey Association (Inc.) The Western Australian Hockey Association (Inc.) Office Bearers & Committees BOARD Phil Nillsen Martin Spencer Janene Bon Stephen Cain Pat Hall Mark Kerrigan Christine Truscott Rob Clement (President) (Vice President) (Resigned) AUDIT & FINANCE JUNIOR ADVISORY GROUP Chairperson Members Phil Nillsen Garry Fitzpatrick Kerry Gallagher Members Glen Kirkaldy Stephen Cain David Meier Peter Churack (CEO) Claire Omodei Sarah de Rozario (CFO) Tania Smith Craig Seddon Tess Smith Wendy Wales RISK MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE Chairperson MASTERS Christine Truscott Chairperson Members Peter Westlund Janene Bon Peter Churack (CEO) Members Gerrit Engelbrecht Bill Campbell Martin Spencer Glenys Chinnery Len Collier STAFF Peter Connolly Management Jill Van Duuren Peter Churack - Chief Executive Officer Sinead French-Bluhm Sarah de Rozario - Chief Financial Officer Keith Gilbride Gerrit Engelbrecht - Senior Manager Facilities & Infrastructure John Heath Shayley McGurk-Davy - Competitions & Events Manager Graham Newson (Secretary) Jason Butcher - High Performance Manager Allison Rieck Janine Finnie - Game Development Manager SENIOR COACHES Administration Staff WAIS Coach (women) - Jeremy Davy Karla Barrett - State Team Administrator WAIS Coach (men) - Chris O’Reilly Ben Bregazzi - Game Development, Education & Officiating WA Diamonds Coach - Suzanne Tiverios Sue Cook - Receptionist/Administration WA Thundersticks Coach - Jason Butcher Jason De Wind - Hospitality Manager Mitchell Eastman - Communications Coordinator Ruth Fenton - Management Accountant Maxine Fogarty - Executive Assistant Josh Gough - Bookings & Events Coordinator Sandra Jenner - Projects/Management Accountant Hanny Kappelle - Junior Development Coach Daniel Kontor - Maintenance Coordinator Linda Marks - Bookeeper Candyce Peacock - Pathway Facilitator Graham Pilcher - Competitions Coordinator Rob Ward - Maintenance Supervisor Tom Wickham - Assistant High Performance Coach The Western Australian Hockey Association (Inc.) 4 The Western Australian Hockey Association (Inc.) Honour Board LIFE MEMBERS AWARD OF MERIT Life Membership is the highest honour that the Association can The following have received an Award of Merit for outstanding bestow upon an Individual. The following people have received service to hockey in Western Australia. Life Membership of the Association for services to hockey in Western Australia. This list includes previous recipients of the Reg Goodridge Service Award. J G ARDAGH * V FALLOWS * T ST J KENNEDY * D ALLEN J HARRINGTON B NUGENT J BANKS CA FAULDS * K LEGGETT G ASHLEY R JONES S O’HARA L BARRETT * A FUHRMANN M KINSELLA * J BANKS R JEWELL S O’SULLIVAN F D BEAMES * N GILES OBE * S LEECE G BELL * D KELLY OAM L PACKHAM T C BEDELLS * I GLASS * V LONGSON * N BEZANT M KINSELLA * I PITT * N BEZANT V GOOCH H McMANIS OAM * S BIBRA * T LALOR R RATE P BRADSHAW * B A GOODHEART OBE * D C McKENZIE * F BROWN J LEECE D REES M CAMPBELL OBE * P GOODRIDGE MBE * G MOUNSEY A BRAZIER * S LEECE R REITZE * C J CARNE * C D HARPER * C B NICHOLAS OAM E BURGESS * K LEGGETT M REYNOLDS * P T CARTER AM * R J JEWELL L PACKHAM H BYLES * N MANNOLINI D SCANLON * R CHARLESWORTH AM D JOHNSON * I PITT * P COLLINS H McMANIS OAM * W SCOTT * D CROTHERS S J JOHNSON * M A REYNOLDS * S DAVIES AM J McMEEKIN B SHARPE J T CRUICKSHANK * A KELLY F N SERMON * J EDSALL * P MONTGOMERY D SMART S DAVIES AM D R KELLY AM * A J TODD * A EMSLIE G MOUNSEY H SMITH E A EASTMAN OBE * K KEMP * Deceased A FUHRMANN F MURRAY M SUTHERLAND R GLENCROSS * C NAYLOR S TONKIN V GOOCH G NAPIER V VILLAMIL S HAHNEL J NETTLETON L WALDRON C HARPER * C NICHOLAS OAM J WRIGHT * * Deceased HOCKEY AUSTRALIA - LIFE MEMBERS HOCKEY AUSTRALIA - AWARD OF MERIT The following have been recognised by Hockey Australia for service to hockey in Western Australia and Australia by an Award of Merit S DAVIES AM C NICHOLAS OAM E A EASTMAN OBE * R AGGISS T GALVIN S LEECE B GOODHEART OBE * S LEECE F MURRAY M ADAMS * G GETLEY L PACKHAM R CHARLESWORTH AM * Deceased P CARTER AM * B GLENCROSS OAM I PITT * R CHARLESWORTH AM B GOODHEART OBE * G REID J EDSALL * M HAGER J SANDS * J EVANS F MURRAY F SERMON * * Deceased 5 The Western Australian Hockey Association (Inc.) The Western Australian Hockey Association (Inc.) Volunteer Recogntion Awards Hockey WA understands the importance of volunteers in the community and the significant contribution they make to the sport of hockey in WA. In 2015, Hockey WA set out to duly recognise the unheralded contribution volunteers at club level make to our great game by formally recognising them. It is these individuals whose contribution have a major impact on the sport in WA and the wider hockey community. The inaugural presentation of the Volunteer recognition awards took place on the 23 October 2015 at Crown Perth’s Ballroom. For 2015, there was a total of 11 recipients of the new Hockey WA Volunteer Recognition Awards, with a collective service of over 300 years. One Individual was honoured for more than 50 years of outstanding service. Award Categories Volunteer Awards are not limited to how many can be awarded in one year and have the following categories; Gold Awarded for at least 15 years’ service Silver Awarded for at least 8 years’ service Bronze Awarded for at least 4 years’ service Criteria & Eligibility 1. Any volunteer, official for a club or affiliated association in Western Australia is eligible for an award. 2. Hockey WA understands the local game attracts international personnel; therefore award recipients do not have to be an Australian citizen to be recognised for an award. 3. Awards may be awarded to former volunteers, players and/or officials up to three (3) years after their last contribution. 4. Posthumous awards may only be submitted with exceptional circumstances outlined and is at the discretion of the Board of Hockey WA. The Western Australian Hockey Association (Inc.) 6 The Western Australian Hockey Association (Inc.) Volunteer Recognition Awards GOLD VOLUNTEER AWARD Person Nominated Club Service Stuart Lamont Victoria Park Xavier Hockey Club 35 years’ service to VPXHC. Past President, Vice President, Treasurer, Vice President Juniors and Committee Member Chris Vincent Dale Hockey Club 30 years’ service to Dale HC. Winner of Club’s Best Person for several years. Past President, Vice President and Club Prop- erty Manager Howard Herbert Dale Hockey Club 30 years’ service to Dale HC. Winner of Club Best Person for 12 years running. Past Club Secretary and Treasurer Paul Huisman Dale Hockey Club 38 years’ service to Dale HC. 20 years as Club President Past Vice President and Junior President. SILVER VOLUNTEER AWARD Person Nominated Club Service Debbie Campbell North Coast Raiders Hockey Club 8 years’ service to North Coast Raiders HC. Junior Director for 8 years+ Member of Executive Committee Tania Smith Fremantle Hockey Club Over 10+ years’ at Fremantle HC. Current Vice President of Women’s Premier One Team Turf Committee Member Senior Team Manager for 8+ years NB: At time of printing, other award winners have yet to be notified. These will be included in next year’s Annual Report. 7 The Western Australian Hockey Association (Inc.) The Western Australian Hockey Association (Inc.) Reports President As outlined in the 2015 annual report, Hockey WA has delivered and had endorsed a revised 5 year strategic plan which sets out the pathway for our association going forward. The strategic plan is built around six key strategic pillars: VALUE: Identify funding alternatives and ensure the efficient and effective use of resources for the benefit of the sport. ORGANISATION: Deliver the highest standard of governance supporting sustainable growth across the whole of sport in Western Australia. PARTICIPATION: Hockey to be the sport of choice attracting new participants through the active engagement of players; officials and volunteers of all ages HIGH PERFORMANCE: To provide exceptional programs for the development of world class athletes and officials to achieve consistent success at national championships. FACILITIES: Plan, develop and support / operate facilities that meet the expanding requirements of the Hockey WA community. PROFILE: Increase the profile of Hockey in WA through the delivery of world class domestic, regional, national and international competitions and events. Your Board and Management team are now ensuring that appropriate management and reporting