Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2018 Page 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 2018 Page 2 CONTENTS The Board and HQ Staff 4 2018 Officials 4 President’s Report 5 Remote Indigenous Hockey Program 7 2018 Media Highlights 8 Operating Committees Report 12 2018 Records 18 Blades Report 26 Scorchers Report 27 State Teams and Placings 29 National Selections 36 International Appointments 39 2017 Hockey Qld Awards 41 Financials 44 Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2018 Page 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 Mark Carkeet, Ian Thompson, Kate West, Louisa Begley Vice President Judiciary Panel Ms Tara Diamond John Giles, Joseph Rudolph Finance Director Affiliated Associations and Kindred Organisations Mr Paul Mantell Affiliated Associations Atherton, Brisbane Women, Brisbane Men, Bundaberg, Board of Directors 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 2018 March 2020 Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville, Mr Graham Astbury March 2016 March 2019 Tweed Border, Warwick Mr Darren Cavanagh March 2016 March 2019 Ms Victoria Carthew March 2017 March 2019 Kindred Associations Ms Patricia Hansen March 2017 March 2019 Qld Primary Schools, Qld Secondary Schools, Rockhampton Indoor Mr Colin Murphy March 2018 March 2020 Mr Paul Mantell March 2018 March 2019 Operating Committees High Performance Advisory Group Staff Greg Richards (Chair), Louisa Begley, Matthew Wells, Administration Lee Bodimeade, Barry Vohland, Jan Hadfield, Louisa Begley, Chief Executive Officer Sue McLatchey Sue McLatchey, Manager - Hockey Operations Technical Operating Committee Margaret Dilger, Participation Manager Joanne Greensill (Chair), Bernadette Gotting, Barry Vohland, Program Manager - Talent Pathway Linda Hunter, Cheryl Kann, Vicki Warren, Sonya Fisher, Caitlin Sippel, Program Manager - Competitions & Events Brent Brown, Ronda Nix OAM, Lyn Thomas, Jeff Williams, Project Officer - Competitions & Database Michael Wiemers - resigned in August and Selva Thambiaiyah, Finance Manager Rowan Green - casual appointment Tracey Harbourne, Administration Manager - State Teams Umpiring Philippa Watson, Administration Officer Lyn Hill (Chair), Julie Ashton-Lucy, Steve Rogers, Matthew Wells, HQ High Performance Coach (Men) Ben de Young Lee Bodimeade, HQ High Performance Manager (Women) Umpiring Sub-Committee Remote & Indigenous Program Bernadette Pangrazio, Aaron Gotting, Allen Schasser Lewis Dexter, Development Officer (RIHP) Indoor Advisory Group Holly Harris, Development Officer (RIHP) Lyn Hill (Chair), Paul Tucker, Barry Vohland, Hope Philip, Development Officer (RIHP) Adam Barry, Jan Walker, Paul Matherson, Vicki Spyve, Amber Mutch, Development Officer (RIHP) Shane Palmer, Sue McLatchey Kazzia Lammon, Development Officer (RIHP) - Res July Women’s Masters Committee State Hockey Centre Linda Hunter (Chair), Karen Walduck (Deputy Chair), Greg Gunner, Facility Supervisor Myra Reilly, Megan Ward, Joy Lewis, Elaine Badini, Keith Briers, Maintenance/Groundsman Deb Creighton Nerieada Gill, Canteen Convenor Men’s Masters Committee Gil Voysey (Chair) Auditor PKF Lawler Solicitors Bradley Rees Hogan - BRH Lawyers McInnes Wilson Lawyers Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2018 Page 4 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2018 was a year of highs and lows for hockey in Joanne Greensill and Gary Queensland. Marsh were appointed as Technical Officials for the The Commonwealth Games provided many highs Commonwealth Games. including the selection of Mark Knowles -#TeamQld Ambassador - to carry the Australian Flag during the The Masters International opening ceremony. The successes of the Kookaburras Hockey Association and Hockeyroos at the state-of-the-art Gold Coast also recognized the Hockey Centre highlighted the caliber of players and significant contribution facilities. Sadly, yet understandable, we saw the of Australian technical retirement from the representative scene by Mark officials, particularly immediately at the conclusion of the final. However, he the large contingent of remains committed to hockey and is greatly involved in Queenslanders. coaching, mentoring and still enjoying playing on a more With Adam Barry umpiring at the 5th Indoor Hockey local level. World Cup in Berlin, Germany our officials are shining across all formats of our game. Congratulations to Jan ‘PB’ Hadfield on the outstanding achievement of being awarded a Member of the Order These are just a few of the high achievers in the (AM) in The Order of Australia for significant service to officiating area of hockey in Queensland and they should hockey as an international umpire, and to professional all be commended for their commitment to the sport. development of officials. This is an exceptional achievement recognising Jan’s long term commitment, We also saw the Australian men’s and women’s indoor contribution and major impact on hockey from local to teams achieve their best ever results, rising two spots international level. up the FIH Indoor Hockey World Rankings and Hockey Qld is extremely proud of our four Queenslanders - The decision by Hockey Australia to return to a home Lindsay Howard, Clare Comerford, Troy Rossiter and and away competition for the final year of the Australian Aidan Campbell. 2018 also saw a very successful Hockey League and transition into a new national format inaugural Indoor Masters National Competition. was also a great success. A home game was hosted at the State Hockey Centre which was well attended. A A significant low was when the hockey community paid real festival atmosphere enveloped the centre. The final tribute and said goodbye to former Hockey Queensland week of the competition and finals were conducted at President, Jim Quaite OAM, who passed away. Jim the Gold Coast Hockey Centre which also provided an played a pivotal role in the formation of Hockey engaging atmosphere for players and spectators. Queensland in its current format and held the position of President from 1995 through to 2001. He was also Congratulations to the Scorchers and Blades for their integral in obtaining funding for the construction of the continued success in the Australian Hockey League. The State Hockey Centre. Jim was also an accomplished Blades played exciting hockey to secure another Gold coach and led Under 18, Under 19, Under 21 and Open Medal victory, gaining their 10th title. The Scorchers Women’s teams successfully over many years. Jim was made the final, only to fall just short in an exciting awarded QHA Award of Merit in 1985, an OAM in 1990 finale to the women’s AHL, finishing in 2nd place. for services to hockey, HQ Life Membership in 1996 and Congratulations to all management personnel in the Hockey Australia Life Membership in 2000. programs. A highlight for the Women’s Masters through the year The new National League will see an exciting brand was an extremely successful tournament in Townsville of hockey to continue to raise hockey’s profile and where the Townsville Hockey Association and their fan base, showcase our high performance players and volunteers out-did themselves. This was made support our grass roots clubs to grow their members. even more special by three members of the original Townsville Veterans Team from 1984 being present Our technical officials and umpires have also achieved to assist with the tournament’s awards ceremony. great things during 2018. Congratulations to Aleisha Townsville also achieved great success with their new Neuman who was awarded the QSport’s Konica Minolta junior program attracting over 170 under 11 players. Queensland Sport Officiator of the Year and officiated at both the Commonwealth Games and the World Cup. Congratulations also to Adam Kearns who officiated at the Rio Olympics, achieving the Golden Whistle with 100 International games at this year’s World Cup final. Hockey Queensland Annual Report 2018 Page 5 Rockhampton Hockey Association’s success in securing the 2019 Oceania Cup is an outstanding achievement and we look forward to the hockey community enjoying the first international event in Queensland in many years. Further in this Annual Report the many successful teams and officials will be reported in full by their respective committees. To all involved, your passion and energy for the sport is recognised and from all who participate a hearty thank you. To those players who have been honoured with National selection and those who have attained National Awards, Hockey Qld is proud of your achievements and celebrate them in conjunction with all. The State Hockey Centre (SHC) management and infrastructure continues in a positive manner and has this year seen a number of improvements. The SHC will continue to be upgraded as a result of significant grants being received. Work will begin soon, specifically to enhance facilities around field two. Throughout the year many Associations obtained grants and funding for projects. Acknowledgment of our sponsors and partners is a necessity and your involvement and support is appreciated. Major