Hockey Australia Annual Report 2004/2005 Hockey Australia proudly acknowledges its sponsors Page 4 Contents Vision and Mission Statement..............................................................4 Current Organisational Chart...............................................................5 President’s Report................................................................................6 Chief Executive's Report .....................................................................7 The Year in Review........................................................................8 & 9 National Coach’s Report - Men..................................................10 & 11 National Coach’s Report - Women.............................................12 & 13 Game Development Report........................................................14 - 16 Business/Sponsorship Report.....................................................17 - 18 Communications/Media Report.........................................................18 Australian Hockey League Report ......................................................19 International Hockey Federation........................................................19 Oceania Hockey Federation Report...................................................20 Indoor Report....................................................................................20 Veterans – Women's Report................................................................20 Country Report..................................................................................21 State Reports................................................................................22-31 Results..........................................................................................32-37 Life Members.......................................................................................38 Page 3 OOurur VVisionision ""AustralianAustralian hockeyhockey - FosteringFostering excellenceexcellence forfor all"all" Hockey Australia and the State Hockey Associations together aim to maintain Australia's pre-eminent position in elite hockey, and to be a world leader in our approach to the game and the result we achieve. We also aim to make hockey the 'game for everyone' - a sport that is accessible and enjoyable for male and female Australians of all ages and backgrounds. Our Mission Achieving this vision will require the collective efforts of the Australian hockey community. This community includes the leading administrative bodies - Hockey Australia and the State Hockey Associations - and the many thousands of volunteers within regional associations, hockey clubs and schools throughout the country. It encompasses hockey players and coaches, from our national teams through to beginners and club players. All members of the community have a part to play. For its part, Hockey Australia's mission is: ""ToTo eencourage,ncourage, promote,promote, developdevelop andand administeradminister hockeyhockey atat allall levelslevels inin orderorder toto mmaintainaintain AustralianAustralian hockeyhockey asas a worldworld leaderleader andand a gamegame forfor everyone.everyone. ThisThis willwill bbee ddoneone throughthrough managingmanaging Australia'sAustralia's internationalinternational highhigh performanceperformance programprogram andand mmaximisingaximising participation,participation, enjoymentenjoyment andand communitycommunity proprofi le."le." Our Formation Hockey Australia formed in November 2000 following the amalgamation of the Australian Hockey Association and Women’s Hockey Australia and is a full member of the International Hockey Federation (FIH). It comprises membership of all eight States and Territories. Each State Association is comprised of regional associations, which are in turn made up of clubs. In some States, clubs affiliate directly with the State body. Hockey Australia exists to provide Australians with the opportunity to play hockey from junior levels through to elite competition, including the Olympic Games. It is responsible for delivering these benefits to Australian hockey players through its Member States and ensuring hockey in Australia achieves consistent success, a strong and positive public profile and continuing player and spectator support at all levels. Page 4 Current Organisational Chart Board of Directors Pam Tye (President) Richard Aggiss (Vice President) David Kennedy (Finance Director) Renita Garard David Gilbert Bob Peebles Liane Tooth Ken Read Danni Roach (appt.) Tracy Parish (appt.) Chief Executive Linden Adamson High Performance Finance Competition Business Development Game Development Accountant Competitions Coordinator Business Manager Game Development Manager Stephen Aylward Tammy Lugg Shannon Beck Brendan Denning Administration Event Manager Business Development Participation - Development Offi cer Tania Paterson Angela Thompson Coordinator Adam Barnes Vikki Vasilias Georgie Herbert (trainee) Membership - Development Offi cer Communications Coordinator Tim Cavanagh Damien Rowett Club - Development Offi cer Marketing Offi cer Karen Kwok Cameron Black Women's Program Management Group Men's Program National Coach High Performance Manager National Coach Frank Murray Ray Dorsett Barry Dancer Assistant Coach AIS Administrative Staff Assitant Coach Vacant Anne Konrath Colin Batch Shayley McGurk Assistant Coach (Junior Teams) Assistant Coach (Junior Teams) Des King Coaching Manager Mark Hager David Bell Scholarship Coach Performance Analyst Katrina Powell National Training Centres Jeremy Davy HA Commissions Performance Analyst ACT - Anthony Thornton (women) Ian Hicks Terry Evans (men) Australian Hockey League Chair - Renita Garard NSW - Tracy Belbin (women) Larry McIntosh (men) Athlete's Chair - Renita Garard NT- Jason Butcher (women and men) Indoor SA - Robert Haigh (women and men) Chair - Bob Peebles QLD - Mark Rutter (women) Offi ciating Greg Browning (men) Chair - Ken Read TAS - Andrew McDonald (men and women) Development and Coaching Chair - Henny Oldenhove VIC - Toni Cumpston (women) John Mowat (men) Vetarans Chair - Dave Gilbert WA - Neil Hawgood (women) Jason Duff (men) Page 5 President's Report The development and acceptance of the new Hockey Australia It is apparent to me that unless Hockey Australia takes a vision, a product of HA and all states working together, has as its strong position and drives the further unifi cation of states, the goals: changes and challenges brought about by the infl uences of international interference will weaken our position in the world • staying a world leader in elite hockey, of hockey. There is undoubtedly strength in unity and we must • lifting the profile of the game and growing new sources of work together more closely to improve hockey’s future position revenue, and image. • attracting and keeping Australians in the game, and • governing the sport effectively as ‘one hockey’, The full amalgamation of all states has now occurred and while there may be initial problems in some areas, it is obvious that This has been a major step forward in uniting the national body and hockey will benefi t and become stronger as administration and leading to a closer working relationship with states. management overcome any weaknesses. Australian hockey needs to cope with the changes occurring The search for people of quality and commitment will always around the world and as there are no easy answers to some of the be a challenge if we are to maintain strength. issues and challenges we encounter, the ability and willingness to accept and deal with change in a positive way is imperative. The achievements of all of our teams since the Olympics The actions and failures of a few will affect the perception of hockey have been signifi cant in the development and preparation in the eyes of the community and sadly it is these few that gain the for success in future Olympics, World Cups, Champions attention of the media rather than the good news stories. Trophies and Commonwealth Games. Representation on a number of infl uential committees within FIH continues as well It is reassuring the way our sport, its athletes and others respond as on technical committees. It is essential to maintain the to pressure and negativity and reinforce the strength and positive level of infl uence required for positive and vigorous debate features incorporating management and good governance. within the organisation. My decision to retire was to allow Hockey in Australia is changing. With the introduction of synthetic for a successful and progressive pathway allowing another surfaces came changes to rules, changes to equipment, changes Australian the opportunity to represent and take to FIH our in training methods and combined with the societal changes that views and opinions. Let us not forget the vision our previous are occurring generationally, there has been a shift in attitude, not representatives had in these areas which has provided a only on the fi eld but within communities. strong and forthright opportunity that we must not let slip. Hockey Australia remains at the forefront of integrity in sport in We all know the diffi culties associated with getting volunteers this country. We have been strong supporters for the removal and if participation is going to increase, it is because there is of performance enhancing substances and practices from a commitment from volunteers together with projects that are sport. A Zero Tolerance policy continues to lead in the fi ght relevant to our sport .The community aspect of our sport is totally against the