2005-06 Annual Report
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2005-06 Annual Report
Hockey Australia Level 1 433-435 South Road Bentleigh VIC 3204 Ph. 03 9555 1500 Fax 03 9555 1565 Email: ha@hockey.org.au www.hockey.org.au Hockey Australia Annual Report 2005/2006 hockey.org.au Hockey Australia Life Members M Fox * E Thompson * J H Powell * (1947) H A Cormie MBE * (1949) Dr M Hamilton * (1949) A H Imrie * (1949) A C Margarey * (1949) L Morris * (1949) K Ogilivie * (1949) D Somerville AM * (1949) R Taylor * (1949) E Tazewell * (1949) N Wicks * (1949) T Wicks * (1949) F Bage * (1950) D M Friend * (1950) M Irving * (1950) M Campbell* OBE (1951) A Clarke * (1951) W Rothwell * (1951) O P Wood * (1953) D Paul* MBE (1954) C Charlesworth * (1954) F H Levy * (1956) N J Marshall * (1957) K Langan (1958) F Newson * (1959) R Robinson* AM MBE (1959) P Goodridge * (1960) G Moir (1961) E Redfern * (1964) N Clarke (1969) M Wilson AM (1971) D Corrigan (1972) M Josiffe* (1972) L Hodges * (1973) L Jolly OAM * (1973) F McNab OBE* (1974) N O’Shea * (1974) M Baker (1976) J Ferguson * (1976) A B Hardham (1977) E A Eastman OBE * (1978) G W Moessinger AM (1980) V Schaeffer * (1985) S Jamieson * (1985) B Brownlow OAM (1986)* M Murray (1986) J Webster OAM * (1986) F Yeend AM (1986) P G Ryan OBE (1988) J Viertel OAM (1988) H A Nederveen AM (1990) Sir Geoffrey Yeend AC CBE* (1991) S Davies AM (1994) P L Cohen OAM (1995) L Hailey AM (1996) J Hampton (1996) C B Nicholas OAM (1997) S B Pitt OAM (1998) M Cormack (1999) S Leece (1999) P March (1999) H Oldenhove (1999) R Pascoe (1999) D Pirie MBE (1999) J Slade OAM (1999) P Tye OAM (1999) A Berry OAM (2000) D Piper (2000) J Quaite (2000) H Scraggs (2001) G Reid (2001) D Meredith (2002) *deceased Page 3 Hockey Australia proudly acknowledges its sponsors Page 4 Contents Message from the Australian Sports Commission...........................4 - 5 Vision and Mission Statement..............................................................6 Current Organisational Chart................................................................7 President’s Report................................................................................8 Chief Executive's Report .....................................................................9 The Year in Review......................................................................10 - 11 National Coach’s Report - Men...................................................12 - 13 National Coach’s Report - Women..............................................14 - 15 Game Development Report.........................................................16 - 18 Commercial Department Report..................................................18 - 19 Australian Hockey League Report ..............................................20 - 21 International Hockey Federation.........................................................22 Oceania Hockey Federation Report....................................................22 Veterans – Women's Report................................................................22 Country Report....................................................................................23 Indoor Report.......................................................................................23 State Reports................................................................................24-31 Results..........................................................................................32-37 Life Members.......................................................................................38 Page 3 WINNING PARTNERSHIP The Australian Sports Commission proudly supports Hockey Australia The Australian Sports Commission is the Australian Government agency that develops, manages and invests in sport at all levels in Australia. Hockey Australia has worked closely with the Australian Sports Commission to develop hockey from community participation to high-level performance. AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION Hockey Australia is one of many national sporting organisations that has formed a winning partnership with the Australian Sports Commission to develop its sport in Australia. www.ausport.gov.au Message from the Australian Sports Commission The Australian Government is a strong supporter of Australian sport. The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is the government body that develops, manages and invests in sport at all levels in Australia. The ASC funds and works closely with a range of national sporting organisations, state and local governments, schools and community bodies to ensure sport is well run and accessible so that everyone can participate and enjoy the benefits. The ASC upholds the integrity of sport through many innovative programs to promote ethical sporting practices and sport free of performanceenhancing drugs. During 2005-06, the Australian Government, through the ASC, supported Hockey Australia through funding of approximately $3.7 million for the development of the sport and its continued enhancement at the grass-root and elite levels, with a further allocation of $965,000 towards the Australian Institute of Sport Hockey Program. In addition, the Australian Government provided just over $860,000 for Direct Athlete Support (DAS) in the lead up to the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. The ASC acknowledges that Hockey Australia has continued to work to build its membership base and has provided significant financial support to its Member Associations and introduced a number of very worthwhile programs such as ‘Hook in2 Hockey’. The Australian Sports Commission looks forward to a continued winning partnership with Hockey Australia. Mark A Peters Chief Executive Officer Australian Sports Commission Page 5 Our Vision "Australian hockey - Fostering excellence for 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 results 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: "To encourage, promote, develop and administer hockey at all levels in order to maintain Australian hockey as a world leader and a game for everyone. This will be done through managing Australia's international high performance program and maximising participation, enjoyment and community profile." 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 6 Current Organisational Chart Board of Directors Pam Tye (President) Richard Aggiss (Vice President) David Kennedy (Finance Director) Stuart Carruthers Renita Garard David Gilbert Bob Peebles Liane Tooth Ken Read Danni Roach Chief Executive Linden Adamson High Performance Administration Executive Officer Danielle Hurley Game Development Competition Competitions Coordinator Tammy Lugg Administration Assistant Suzie Brannan Commercial Department Game Development Manager Brendan Denning Commercial Manager Stephen Aylward Game Development Coordinator Adam Barnes Business Development Coordinator Georgie Herbert Membership - Development Officer Communications Coordinator Tim Cavanagh Damien Rowett Club - Development Officer Karen Kwok Marketing Officer Lisa Janssen Finance Officer Tania Paterson Management Group Women's Program National Coach Frank Murray High Performance Manager Ray Dorsett Assistant Coach (Junior Teams) AIS Administrative Staff Des King Anne Konrath Shayley McGurk Scholarship Coach Katrina Powell Coaching Manager David Bell Performance Analyst Ian Hicks National Training Centres ACT - NSW - Men's Program National Coach Barry Dancer Assitant Coach Colin Batch Assistant Coach (Junior Teams) Mark Hager Performance Analyst Jeremy Davy Anthony Thornton (women) Terry Evans (men) Tracy Belbin (women) Larry McIntosh (men) HA Commissions Australian Hockey League Chair - Danni Roach Athlete's Chair - Renita Garard NT- Jason Butcher (women and men) SA - Robert Haigh (women and men) Indoor Chair -Dave Gilbert QLD - Mark Rutter (women) Greg Browning (men) Officiating Chair - Ken Read TAS - Andrew McDonald (men and women) Country Chair - Rowley Tompsett VIC - Toni Cumpston (women) John Mowat (men) WA - Neil Hawgood (women) Jason Duff (men) Vetarans Chair - Dave Gilbert Marketing Advisory Group Chair - Stuart Carruthers Page 7 President's Report It is with much pleasure I am able to report that 2005-06 was an excellent year for Hockey Australia, with substantial achievements in a number of areas and levels that will ensure hockey in this country will continue to flourish. With the continued support from the Australian Government through the ASC and the AIS, together with the AOC, ACGA and sponsorship assistance, our sport will maintain the momentum through a range of programs and initiatives that have benefited the High Performance programs, enriched participation, improved all areas of officiating and umpiring and allowed for further innovative ideas in development. The outstanding performances of our teams this year have been indicative of the strength and depth of the development system. Success in the elite areas must be underpinned by a strong and effective community sport participation and development program, together with effective and efficient management and administration. The Challenges Ahead John Bloomfleld, Australia’s Sporting Success [2003, p 221], states: “ ...by and large, this nation’s sports system is running reasonably well. However, Australia cannot rest on its laurels and needs to act to shore up some of the small cracks which are starting to appear in the structure” What does this mean to hockey in Australia? It means that there are many new frontiers appearing, and whilst we are experiencing unprecedented levels of government funding, it must be accompanied by the adoption and implementation of strategies that are far reaching and with an open-ended view of the potential that lies ahead. New technologies and new approaches are at hand, but require further commitment to implement and ensure Australian hockey remains at the forefront in the global arena as well as furthering the game at the grass roots level. Innovation, research, science and technology are all intrinsic to this success. HA must be critical and analytical of its performance and continually strive for excellence, not accepting mediocrity at any stage. Over the past few years we all know that the changes in generational society are bringing changes in attitudes where volunteers are becoming increasingly difficult to attract and retain. A range of management issues in regard to compliance and legal matters- drug code compliance, member protection and risk management - and insurance issues, are complicating the operating environment and we all realize the need for increased administrative ability to efficiently cope with these issues. Salary packages to retain expertise whether it is in coaching, administration or sport science are making it necessary to revisit existing organizational structures and processes. This is, of course, somewhat more within our control and must be addressed if we are to maintain our standing internationally, but what of the other influences of competition from sports within Australia such as sponsorship and media coverage? Our standing internationally is measured on the success of the teams together with the involvement and influence shown in other areas – officiating and membership on committees and boards. Our coaches, athletes and officials are very highly regarded internationally to the point where financial opportunities are offered them to go overseas; to retain such quality in our own ranks is another financial pressure we have to bear. Women in Sport and Recreation in Australia. Hockey Australia was well represented in this bi-partisan report during the year. A substantial report was submitted and Linden Adamson represented HA at a Senate enquiry. This report encapsulated the ongoing frustration of many activists, feminists and distinguished sportswomen who have fought for improvements to the status of women in sport and recreation. Whilst the inquiry had wide ranging terms of reference, the recommendations covered discussion on health outcomes, participation, elite sport, governance and media coverage. 2007 Australian Youth Olympic Festival The fourth AYOF will be held in Sydney from 17-21 January 2007. Since the inaugural AYOF in 2001, nearly all the Summer Olympic Games Page 8 sports have been featured on the sport program on a rotational basis. A total of 16 sports will be part of next year’s festival of which hockey is one. It is expected that 20 nations will be represented and the total number of athletes will increase to 1,700. Most of the festival will be held at Olympic Park. As part of the AOC’s commitment to education, the “Live Clean, Play Clean” program will be presented to the athletes, focusing on the moral, ethical, social and physical reasons for not taking performance enhancing and recreational drugs. Commonwealth Games and Other International Tournaments A great result on home soil. This was a wonderful event giving Australians the chance to show elite sport to Australians and to once again display the organizational abilities of our nation. Not only was it ‘the best ever,’ but the result for hockey was superb and demonstrated the skill and determination of our players who enjoyed the chance to showcase their skills at home in front of such large crowds. Beijing 2008 Once again hockey will benefit from an injection of funding from the ASC for the preparation of the teams leading into Beijing, in 2008. Under the guidance of the High Performance Unit, both national teams’ long-term focus is the Olympics in 2008 but the road there will include tournaments at home and abroad in 2007 as the national coaches look to give their players as much international experience as possible. Development Census Hockey Australia’s annual census has shown that, overall, hockey experienced an increase of 10.95% over this past twelve month period – 12,768 additional players nationally which takes the total to 129,391. This increase is over and above the targeted annual increase of the HA strategic plan. Rookey Hockey Australia has developed a modified form of hockey aimed at the primary school market called Rookey, and is being rolled out nationally as HA’s national school program. Rookey equipment has been designed to make controlling and playing the ball easier than traditional hockey. Indigenous Program State-driven indigenous participation programs continue to grow, with higher numbers involved than year’s previously. Hockey’s challenge is now to fully integrate these participants into the sport so as to ensure long-term involvement. Female Apprentice Coach Program The five coaches involved in this program have undertaken a wide range of opportunities during the year, including attendance at the Champions Trophy in Canberra. Several of the coaches have also gained national and international coaching experience as a direct consequence of the program. To the Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator the Hon. Rod Kemp and the Australian Government and the ASC, I wish to extend our appreciation for the continued support and commitment to team sport. I would also like to thank the sponsors of HA for their continued support and interest and hope that this list will continue to grow. Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) Kookaburra Sport Asics PPS Hairwear Just Hockey SLI (SportsLink International) Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) Crowne Plaza Musashi Skins To the staff of HA, thanks it is great to have such committed people who are willing to go that extra ‘mile’. Linden Adamson, as Chief Executive your contribution and support to HA continues to be extraordinary and very much appreciated by all. Many thanks, Pamela M Tye OAM President. Chief Executive's Report The challenges for Hockey Australia in 2005-06 were to capitalise on the opportunities presented by: 1. 2. 3. A home Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. Hosting the Women’s Champions Trophy in Canberra. The development of our Participation Growth programs, Hook in2 Hockey and Rookey. The outcomes provided some very good results, but others not as we would have wanted. Melbourne 2006 The Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, after many years of preparation, were a spectacular success, culminating for us with both teams winning Gold Medals. Hockey Australia can feel satisfied with the role we played in the planning and organisation of the Games, the wonderful crowds at the hockey tournament, the profile achieved for the sport and of course most importantly, the performances of our players, coaches, support staff and officials/umpires. Two HA staff members, Georgie Herbert and Tania Paterson were also provided to the Australian Commonwealth Games Association for the Australian Headquarters staff. This provided Georgie and Tania with a very special experience, but importantly HA was able to meaningfully contribute to the whole Australian team effort. Whilst the accountability is stringent and the funding non-discretionary, clearly we would be unable to sustain our programs without the high level of support. We were fortunate that during the year we were able to work with knowledgeable and experienced sports consultants from the Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Institute of Sport. As a result of the May Federal budget additional funding was made available for the AIS hockey programs. Finance HA’s financial performance is clearly heavily dependant upon Government funding, however we also acknowledge our other supporters and sponsors. Long-time sponsor, Kookaburra Sport continued and extended their support during the year, for which we are most grateful. Acknowledgement of other corporate partners is also greatly valued and recorded elsewhere in this report. The Australian Olympic Committee and the Australian Commonwealth Games Association provide significant financial support for the Hockeyroos and Kookaburra’s competition programs and the ACGA also continued the support for junior teams programs as well. The financial result for 2005-06 was a small operating surplus. By most measures the Games were a fantastic success. 2005 Women’s Champions Trophy There are very high demands placed on host nations for FIH World Level Events and in 2005 the Champions Trophy was the premier international tournament for the year. The management organisation was the responsibility of HA, but we relied heavily upon the efforts of Hockey ACT and the volunteer work force. Under the very capable direction of Angela Thompson as the on-site manager and other HA managers and staff, we were able to meet most of our objectives relating to spectator levels, profile, television and general media, above average tournament organisation and a greatly enhanced facility that provides a legacy for Australian and ACT Hockey. I particularly wish to acknowledge the work of the following people in making the event a success: 1. 2. 3. 4. The HACT Facilities Manager, John MacKinnon, who presented a magnificent venue. John’s international experience, ready cooperation and his very high work ethic contributed significantly to the outcomes. HA staff member, Georgie Herbert, who readily accepted additional responsibilities after the Business Manager left. Angela Thompson and her team of volunteers. The very good Australian team performance that maintained interest throughout the tournament. Participation Growth Programs The continued development of the Hook in2 Hockey program and the introduction of Rookey were highlights of the year and are a significant investment by HA in the future of the sport. The detail of the programs is recorded elsewhere in this report, but suffice to comment here that they form an important part of our strategic goals and warrant additional resource allocation. Governance The Board of HA considers the rolling four year strategic plan and directs the organisation’s activities and priorities through the annual review process. This year the Board instructed an increased marketing focus, which lead to the establishment of the Marketing Advisory Group, a re-structure of staffing and the engagement of a marketing consultant. My appreciation to the Finance Director, David Kennedy for his direction and supervision of our financial process. High Performance Programs Full details of 2005-06 high performance programs are recorded elsewhere in this report but I am pleased to highlight the results that our Australian teams continue to achieve: The Kookaburras won the 2005 Champions Trophy (eighth time) and a third Commonwealth Games Gold Medal; and The Hockeyroos won Commonwealth Gold for a second time and were beaten in the final of the 2005 Champions Trophy only after penalty strokes. We have two very hard working, astute and knowledgeable National Coaches in Frank Murray and Barry Dancer. They lead some very talented and committed athletes, coaching staff, management and administration staff and service providers, who should not be taken for granted in their consistent excellence. Thank you also to the dedicated non-coaching selectors, Kerry Wharton and John MacKinnon and all others involved in the programs. The fully integrated AIS/Australian teams program, supported by the eight National Training Centres, provides a structure best suited to the Australian system. We are spoilt by the success of our teams, but must realise that it does not come without hard work and sacrifice. Our athletes and high performance staff deserve our recognition and continued support. Conclusion My personal thanks to the hardworking and committed staff in both the Melbourne and Perth offices and also to our state association colleagues. Thanks also to the HA Board for their direction and challenging yet supportive approach to their responsibilities. I particularly record my thanks to the President, Pamela Tye for her unwavering commitment, energy and leadership of the sport. The other key result areas of governance, high performance and game development remain in place. The competition we face is tough, both on and off the field, but if we work as “One Hockey”, we will be rewarded. Australian Government Support Hockey is one of the highest funded sports in the country. This is due to a number of factors, including recognition of management competence, but particularly the continued high level performance of Australian teams. Linden Adamson Chief Executive Page 9 The year in review Photos, from left to right, top to bottom: Mel Twitt's diving tackle during the Champions Trophy 2005, in Canberra (photo: Wolfgang Sternberger); fun times at a Hook in2 Hockey clinic (photo: Damien Rowett); Junior Indoor National Championships (photo: Creative Digital Solutions); Commonwealth Games Gold Medallists - Australia (photo: Grant Treeby); Megan Rivers during the 2005 series against Korea (photo: Damien Rowett); 2006 AHL Champions - SmokeFree WA Diamonds (photo: Damien Rowett); Jillaroos - U21 Australian Women's World Cup team (photo: Hockey Australia) Page 10 Photos, from left to right, top to bottom: National Indoor Hockey Championships (photo: Creative Digital Solutions); 2006 AHL Champions - Queensland Blades (photo: Damien Rowett); 2006 Commonwealth Games Gold Medallists - Australia (photo: Grant Treeby); Rookey is launched (photo: Damien Rowett); Silver medal winning U21 Australia World Cup Team - the Burras (photo: Hockey Australia); Mark Knowles takes on the Spaniards in Hobart (photo: Damien Rowett) Page 11 National Coach's Report - Men The national men’s program has expanded significantly in the period of the last twelve months. With the introduction of a third national coach in 2005 the development arm has become far more extensive with the introduction of national junior squad camps and competition. In addition, the amount of competition for our senior team from the middle of 2005 has been very demanding with a program that included major events such as a World Cup Qualifier, 2005 Champion’s Trophy, 2006 Commonwealth Games and 2006 Champion’s Trophy. National Senior Program The national senior program in 2005 was focused on continuing the success of 2004 by avoiding complacency and ensuring individual player growth as well as building a fuller squad. The clear objective of the group was to ensure that success was sustained by winning the 2005 Champion’s Trophy, 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 2006 World Cup. The Azlan Shah Tournament in June and a European Tour in August 2005 were major development opportunities. In addition the team had to compete in a World Cup Qualifier in Fiji in November. Our success in qualifying in this event ensured a more convenient pathway in 2006 that included Commonwealth Games and Champion’s Trophy events in an already congested competition schedule. Throughout these preparatory events there was a focus on developing more versatility in our players and also more depth as we approached the Champion’s Trophy. Our performance in the Champion’s Trophy was very pleasing and we were successful in winning this event in good style. However it was apparent that our major competitors were making progress with the introduction of new personnel and strategies. In 2006 the World Cup was clearly our major target. Along the way the Commonwealth Games provided an excellent vehicle to sell both the Kookaburras and our sport to the Australian public. In what proved to be a great event in Australian sport I believe the Kookaburras presented a very good image that can only have served hockey well both in Australia and internationally. In preparation for the Commonwealth Games we played a successful series against Spain with five test matches shared between Melbourne and Hobart. These were the first matches played by the Kookaburras in Australia since our Olympic success and for the players they provided a very welcome opportunity to play in front of Australian crowds. At the conclusion of the 2006 Australian Hockey League new national senior and development squads were selected. These squads were focused on the World Cup campaign and the AIS Tour scheduled for October 2006. The squads included a couple of new inclusions who were provided opportunity at the Azlan Shah Tournament conducted in Kuala Lumpur in June. At the Azlan Shah tournament we had some mixed performances and whilst we reached the final in handsome fashion by winning the semifinal convincingly we were well short of the mark in the final and were beaten badly. At the Champion’s Trophy in July we also produced some mixed Development Programs: As mentioned earlier our development programs have become more extensive over the last twelve months. For the first time a national junior squad was selected in 2005 and this process will continue annually with this squad reselected in July at the conclusion of the National Under 21 Championships. Mark Hager, in his role as National Assistant Coach (Junior Programs), oversees the individual programs of athletes selected in this squad as well as planning and coordinating the camps and competition program for the squad. Camps for subgroups have been decentralised and conducted in various National Training Centre locations. There have been full squad camps planned to coincide with national senior team competition. This includes a series of matches against the Korean Junior Team in Canberra. Page 12 The benefits of this national junior squad program include developing an earlier understanding of national team playing concepts and the expectations placed on players in our national program. The activities of this program have been well supported by NTC Coaches who have provided invaluable coaching input. In addition to the Junior National Squad program the AIS has also provided an expanded role over the last twelve months in the development of athletes. There has been a more integrated approach to AIS scholarships with the AIS program hosting a variety of different opportunities for athletes on visiting scholarships that have been of a week or 2-week duration. Also the AIS tour in October 2005 to Korea and Japan provided an invaluable opportunity for those emerging players to experience international matches against the national squads of those two nations. These opportunities for international exposure provide a crucial means of further identification and development for athletes making the transition to senior international competition. A further AIS tour is planned with matches scheduled against Malaysia and Korea. This expanded role the AIS has played further underlines the crucial role it plays as a core component of our national elite program. Beyond the World Cup The focus of 2005 and 2006 has primarily been the broader development of our program. The establishment of a new high performance program structure, the introduction of new personnel (both staff and playing), and the expansion of existing programs have been part of that process. Undoubtedly the very good performance of our Junior World Cup Team in 2005 and the success of our the Kookaburras at the 2005 Champion’s Trophy and 2006 Commonwealth Games remain the highlights. However our competitors are working harder than ever and the competitors are more widespread than ever. The outcome of the 2006 World Cup looms as an important indicator of the present standing of our program. Regardless of this outcome the strong focus beyond this year’s World Cup will be Beijing 2008. This will be a bigger challenge than anything that has gone before. Our efforts in 2005 and 2006 will serve us well in reaching for this lofty goal. Barry Dancer Head Coach Australian Men’s Hockey Team National Squad Members 2005 National Squad Ben BISHOP Michael BOYCE Travis BROOKS OAM Dean BUTLER OAM Liam DE YOUNG OAM Luke DOERNER Jamie DWYER OAM Nathan EGLINGTON OAM Bevan GEORGE OAM David GUEST Robert HAMMOND OAM Aaron HOPKINS Mark KNOWLES OAM Stephen LAMBERT Brent LIVERMORE OAM Eli MATHESON Michael MCCANN OAM Daniel MCPHERSON Stephen MOWLAM OAM Matthew NAYLOR Grant SCHUBERT OAM Andrew SMITH Craig VICTORY Matthew WELLS OAM 2006 National Squad Michael BOYCE Travis BROOKS Dean BUTLER Liam DE YOUNG Luke DOERNER Jamie DWYER Nathan EGLINGTON Troy ELDER OAM Russell FORD Bevan GEORGE David GUEST Rob HAMMOND Aaron HOPKINS Mark KNOWLES Stephen LAMBERT Brent LIVERMORE Michael MCCANN Daniel MCPHERSON Stephen MOWLAM Matthew NAYLOR Eddie OCKENDEN Grant SCHUBERT Matthew WELLS 2006 Men's Commonwealth Games Team Travis BROOKS Dean BUTLER Liam DE YOUNG Luke DOERNER Jamie DWYER Nathan EGLINGTON Bevan GEORGE Robert HAMMOND Aaron HOPKINS Mark KNOWLES Stephen LAMBERT Brent LIVERMORE Michael MCCANN Stephen MOWLAM Grant SCHUBERT Matthew WELLS 2005 Development Squad Darryn BOOTH Steven BOYCE Geoff BOYCE Nathan BURGERS Russell FORD Josh HAWES David HENNESSY Seyi ONITINI Greg REECE Marcus RICHARDSON Jason VULETICH 2006 Development Squad Des ABBOTT Geoff BOYCE Kiel BROWN Nathan BURGERS Chris CIRELLO Tom CLEGHORN Ben CREESE Josh HAWES Daniel HOTCHKIS Fergus KAVANAGH Eli MATHESON Greg REECE Ian SMYTH Glen TURNER Jason VULETICH Kookaburras Award Winners Player of the Year (2005) Brent LIVERMORE Highest Goal Scorer (2005) Jamie DWYER Photos: left to right, top to bottom: Victorious Commonwealth Games team (photo: Grant Treeby); Mark Knowles - Commonwealth Games (photo: Grant Treeby) Jamie Dwyer - Commonwealth Games (photo: Grant Treeby); Bevan George - Hamburg Masters (photo: Hockey Australia); Grant Schubert - Hamburg Masters (photo: Hockey Australia); Stephen Mowlam - Hamburg Masters (photo: Hockey Australia); Nathan Eglington - Spanish series (photo: Grant Treeby); Luke Doerner, Rob Hammond and Brent Livermore - Spanish series (photo: Grant Treeby) Page 13 National Coach's Report - Women The 2005/2006 year saw us continue our quest to identify a quality and committed group of athletes capable of maximising our chances in Beijing. The Program had as its focal points a Junior World Cup, a home Champion’s Trophy and the Commonwealth Games. High Performance Program Structure The Program was delivered across eight National Training Centres (one in each capital city) and the HA High Performance Centre in Perth. In addition to the twenty full time scholarships, and with the assistance of the AIS and the State Institutes we were able to consolidate our practice of giving short-term (visiting) scholarships to the central HA/ AIS High Performance Centre. In all, 40 such scholarships were given to 30 athletes. These scholarships were given to athletes to provide increased focus and direction to their development programs as well as to assist them in their preparation for upcoming events such as the Junior World Cup or the Commonwealth Games. Short-term scholarships play an important role in establishing the philosophies and standards that are expected of athletes aspiring to national representation. The support of the various institutes, both SIS/SAS and the AIS, as well as the support given to the program through the HA Camps budget is an example to other sports of what can be achieved if there is a real commitment to the ‘enemy is offshore’ philosophy. Squad Structure The Women’s program had a base squad structure that consisted of three mutually exclusive squads: National Senior, Development and Junior Squads. Target squads are selected to assist in preparation for specific events – a Junior World Cup Squad was selected following the U21 National Championships. Target squads are used to assist in the preparation for such events as the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) and the Junior World Cup Qualifier. In 2005/2006, twenty athletes were given full-time scholarships to the HA/AIS High Performance Centre. International Competition Every effort was made to give senior international exposure and opportunity to all members of the National Senior and Development Squads. In 2005/2006 all twenty-nine members of these two squads played a minimum of four internationals each. Nineteen players were given exposure at the junior level with opportunity in a pre JWC tournament in China and games against New Zealand on the way to the JWC. Competition Performance At the beginning of the Olympiad, four competitions were targeted: the 2005 Champions Trophy, the Commonwealth Games, the World Cup and the Olympics. A second place in the 2005 Champions Trophy was probably above expectations and the Commonwealth Gold medal was in line with expectations. A fourth place in the Junior World Cup, whilst always disappointing, needs to be seen in context. The semi-final was lost on penalty strokes after Australia dominated the game for the eighty-five minutes of actual playing time. This was never a targeted event – an overriding selection criterion was to choose players capable of playing at senior level for Australia in the future. Seven of these players (eight if Teneal Attard is included – she was injured) have now represented Australia at senior level and all appear to have long-term futures in the seniors. Page 14 In all the senior team played 45 games (won 34, drawn 9, lost 2) for the year and the junior team played 17 (10,3,4). Staffing Ten coaches were employed full-time within the program – eight NTC coaches, two national coaches. Three of the NTC coaches were shared with the Men’s Program. The Perth coaching staff comprised six staff – the two national coaches, Frank Murray and Des King, the WAIS coach, Neil Hawgood, the scholarship coach, Katrina Powell and two part-time coaches in Kate Starre and Clover Maitland. The inclusion of the three 2000 gold medallists into the coaching group is important, not just for what they can contribute at the moment, but for the future of our coaching resources at the top level. Coaching staff for tours varied with the staff being drawn from the NTC or Perth based staff. Science and ACE staffing was sourced from the various institutes with WAIS providing Claire Rechichi (conditioning) and Gil Barnitt (strength) to oversee the programs – both Claire and Gil are highly regarded in their fields and we are fortunate to be able to access their services. Neil McLean (University of WA) provided sport psychology services when we were able to tear him free from the Dockers and the Men’s Program. On tour staffing – managerial, medical and physiotherapy – was drawn from an available pool with our principal staff being Liz Booth (manager), Andrew Potter (doctor) and Jennifer Cook (physiotherapist). Athlete Support Financial support to athletes was provided through the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Olympic Committee and Hockey Australia. State Institutes and Academies provided varying degrees of direct financial support to their individual athletes. Program Ahead The World Cup is the next major competition opportunity and will provide another benchmark for our program. The Netherlands would appear to be ahead of the rest at this point of time with Argentina, Germany, China, Korea, England and Japan all in the mix with us snapping at the Dutch heels. The 2007 Champions Trophy follows closely after the World Cup and will provide an opportunity to have another look at some youngsters prior to us forming a squad post the 2007 AHL. This will be the squad that will take us through to Beijing. Frank Murray Head Coach Australian Women's Hockey Team National Squad Members 2005 National Squad Nicole ARROLD Teneal ATTARD Wendy ALCORN Madonna BLYTH Toni CRONK Ursula DITTON Suzie FAULKNER Emily HALLIDAY Susannah HARRIS Kate HOLLYWOOD Nikki HUDSON OAM Rachel IMISON OAM Fiona JOHNSON Amy KORNER Kobie McGURK Emma MEYER Donna-Lee PATRICK Megan RIVERS Rebecca SANDERS Angie SKIRVING OAM Karen SMITH Ngaire SMITH Sarah TAYLOR Melanie TWITT 2006 National Squad Nicole ARROLD Teneal ATTARD Wendy BEATTIE (nee Alcorn) Madonna BLYTH Toni CRONK Casey EASTHAM Suzie FAULKNER Peta GALLAGHER De-Anne GILBERT Emily HALLIDAY Kate HOLLYWOOD Nikki HUDSON Rachel IMISON Fiona JOHNSON Amy KORNER Kobie McGURK Emma MEYER Donna-Lee PATRICK Rebecca SANDERS Angie SKIRVING Karen SMITH Sarah TAYLOR Melanie TWITT Kim WALKER 2006 Women's Commonwealth Games Team Wendy BEATTIE (nee ALCORN) Nicole ARROLD Madonna BLYTH Toni CRONK Suzie FAULKNER Emily HALLIDAY Kate HOLLYWOOD Nikki HUDSON Rachel IMISON Kobie McGURK Rebecca SANDERS Angie SKIRVING Karen SMITH Sarah TAYLOR Melanie TWITT Kim WALKER 2005 Development Squad Denise DURAJSKI De-Anne GILBERT Hayley PHIPPS Sian SMITHSON Kim WALKER 2006 Development Squad Danette BOLAND Kary CHAU Shelly LIDDELOW Hayley PHIPPS Megan RIVERS Hockeyroos Award Winners Player of the Year (2005) Angie SKIRVING Highest Goal Scorer (2005) Angie SKIRVING Photos, left to right, top to bottom: Victorious Commonwealth Games team (photo: Grant Treeby); Emily Halliday - Commonwealth Games (photo: Grant Treeby); Suzie Faulkner - Commonwealth Games (photo: Grant Treeby); Nikki Hudson - Champions Trophy (photo: Wolfgang Sternberger); Karen Smith - Korean series (photo: Damien Rowett); Wendy Beattie - Canada series (photo: Damien Rowett) Page 15 Game Development 2005/06 has been a year of further progress for Game Development. Central to this progress has been the retention of staff, specifically Development Officers, during the year. This has enabled the knowledge base to grow and the focus on a range of long-term initiatives to be continued. Game Development Conference Hockey Australia conducted an inaugural ‘National Game Development Conference’ to coincide with the Samsung Women’s Champions Trophy in Canberra. All state/territory associations supported this initiative, and encouraged all state and regional development staff to attend. Invitations were issued to all national, state and regional game development personnel throughout Australia, and resulted in approximately 50 attendees. This was a fantastic opportunity for this key group to meet and discuss a number of important issues, in addition to representing a valuable professional development and networking activity. Conference topics included: • HA’s proposed national schools program - Rookey • Hook in2 Hockey • New Coaching (NCAS) and Officiating (NOAS) Accreditation Structures • Resource development & distribution • Presentation (s) from national/ international coaches All conference, accommodation and meal costs were met by Hockey Australia, and attendees received complimentary tickets to the Samsung Champions Trophy finals. It is intended that a Game Development Conference be held every two years in future. National Hockey Census The Game Development department conducted the National Hockey Census for the second year, again with the assistance of Street Ryan & Associates. The Census provides Hockey Australia and state/ territory associations with objective data regarding the number of players participating in hockey across Australia and trends at the grassroots level. Participation information is important for both game development and marketing strategies. Clubs were again asked to complete the club survey, in addition to the main census document, to provide Hockey Australia and the state associations with information relating to: • How much it costs to play hockey • Pitch facilities at clubs and associations • What information and assistance clubs would like from Hockey Australia and their state associations, Some key findings were: • Nationally, there are 177,127 participants and 129,391 players • 52.74% were male and 47.26% female • 56.00% of club hockey teams are in country regions Hockey Australia would like to thank the clubs and associations who participated in the census. Rookey – the new hockey The Game Development department, in conjunction with equipment supplier Kookaburra Sport, has developed a modified form of hockey aimed at the primary school market called Rookey. Rookey equipment has been designed to make controlling and playing the ball easier than traditional hockey. The sticks have a large flat head which allows the ball to be played with both sides and the ball is larger and lighter than a normal hockey ball. Rookey is being rolled out across the country by state/territory and regional development personnel as Hockey Australia’s national schools program. Schools running a Rookey program will receive a free cross-curricular resource called ‘RookeyEd’, provided on CD and in booklet form. Rookey will link with Hook in2 Hockey by promoting local club/associationbased programs as the avenue for further participation in hockey. The transition of participants from Rookey to Hook in2 Hockey and then into club hockey is a priority of Hockey Australia. Page 16 Hook in2 Hockey In October 2005 Hockey Australia’s national participation program entered its final year of funding from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) as a Targeted Sports Participation Growth Program. Both the total number of Hook in2 Hockey programs and participants has grown significantly from the previous year with nearly 100 programs and approximately 4,000 participants. Hockey Queensland’s initiative requiring their member associations to adopt Hook in2 Hockey as the introductory program for children between the ages of five and ten, has been a great success with over 1,500 participants from nearly 30 programs. The ongoing role of state/territory association-based Hook in2 Hockey Community Officers has continued to provide a local contact point for clubs and associations. Their role in promoting the program and providing resources and support to Hook in2 Hockey Centres has been vital in the ongoing growth of the program. Awareness of the program has been helped by the development of a television advertisement filmed at the Perth Hockey Stadium with the assistance of Hockey WA. This is being shown in metropolitan and regional areas across Australia on free to air and pay-tv networks as a Community Service Announcement. The promotion of Hook in2 Hockey has also been aided by the ongoing presence of the program Ambassadors and Olympic Gold medallists, Liam de Young and Angie Skirving. Both Ambassadors have given their time to visit Hook in2 Hockey Centres during the year and also promote the program during the AHL and at international matches around Australia. Liam and Angie have also agreed to be the Ambassadors for the Rookey program. Hockey Australia is committed to ensuring the ongoing success and viability of Hook in2 Hockey and as such would like to thank the staff of the Junior Sport Unit at the ASC and the game development staff of the state/territory associations for their continued support of Hook in2 Hockey. HockeyNet Since becoming a Game Development responsibility in July 2005, HockeyNet has progressed significantly. At the conclusion of the 2005/06 year there are now over 96,000 members registered on HockeyNet, which has tripled in twelve months. Training has been conducted in all states and territories with future training to be facilitated by the HockeyNet Coordinators based in each state/territory office. The benefits of HockeyNet continue to be seen throughout many associations. Associations are now able to administer their competitions more effectively and efficiently than in the past. The amount of time spent on competition and membership administration has been dramatically reduced for associations using HockeyNet, by up to 75% in some reported cases. Hockey Australia is continuing to work with the state/territory associations and SportingPulse to continually improve HockeyNet for all clubs and associations in Australia. Game Development at the Samsung Champions Trophy In addition to the National Game Development Conference , a number of activities were undertaken during this tournament: ‘Champions Zone’ –was received very positively and enabled HA to showcase the Rookey concept. The inflatable pitch was very popular among participants and a similar concept was on display in Melbourne during the test matches, in addition to the Hobart test matches. School Visits – two schools visited a training session prior to the Champions Trophy tournament commencing. The schoolchildren were accommodated very well by the athletes and coaching staff. Feedback provided to HA was that their hockey experience “was better than a recent day spent with the AFL Sydney Swans”. Hook in2 Hockey – was promoted via flyers etc during the tournament, with a program advertised/scheduled for the New Year. Participant numbers for this program were, as a result, very high. Giveaways/Promotional Items – the HA booth within the expo was very popular, and was presented very professionally. Posters, CDs, stickers, census information and club locations etc were all distributed and made available to visitors to the display. Indigenous Program The past twelve months has seen the continuation of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) funded Indigenous Sports Program (ISP), with four of the eight states and territories – QLD, NT, SA & WA – participating. This reporting period has again seen the ASC’s ISP Key Outputs and Activities being achieved in the following areas: Active Participation – increasing the number of Indigenous Australians participating in hockey activities. Infrastructure and Skill Development – increasing the number of accredited coaches and officials. Access to Facilities, Equipment and Competition Structures – increasing the awareness of cultural diversity of Indigenous Australians among non-Indigenous sports administrators. Development and Support – Assisting Indigenous clubs and sporting organisations to coordinate their services and programs. Scholarships provided under the ASC’s Indigenous Sporting Excellence Scheme (ISES) give Indigenous sportspeople the opportunity to improve their sporting performance and hopefully assist them to reach an elite level. Of the scholarships provided by the ASC across all sports, there were seven hockey recipients; Mark Pilkington, Paul Casey, Desmond Abbott, Joel Carrol, Symone Bell, Jonathon Peris and Emily Peris. The ASC’s Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program (EITAAP) provides funding to assist with travel and accommodation expenses for Indigenous sportspeople who have been selected for a state team to compete at a National Championships or an Australian team to compete at an international event. There have been over 80 Indigenous hockey players, coaches and officials who have received EITAAP funding. Female Apprentice Coach Program As the second year of the Female Coaching Apprenticeship Program continued, the coaches got together during the Women’s Champions Trophy for a four-day workshop conducted by David Bell and included other guest coaches and presenters. The coaches have undertaken a wide range of opportunities during the year, including involvement at national and international competition levels. Coaching & Officiating Accreditation Review A comprehensive review of HA’s coaching and umpiring accreditation structure commenced in late 2005. This process was facilitated by Les Bee (Manager - Sport Education Victoria). The review has embraced a Victorian Focus Group (coaches and umpires from a range of participation/competition levels within Victorian hockey), a National Review Committee and State Association Game Development staff. The following ‘brief’ was the aim for this review: “Develop a joint coach/officiating program for Hockey Australia that is competency based, flexible, inclusive and reflects current participant requirements. To do this the review committee will: Review entire coach/officiating education structure and establish a joint education program that: Matches competition levels with coach and official accreditation Accommodates the relevant target audience for each role Identify: Competencies and assessment criteria for each identified level. Presenter/assessor criteria and a training/recognition process Flexible delivery options e.g. integrated/separate coaching principles quality assurance processes.” Four ‘Guiding Principles’ are to be used in reviewing and developing appropriate competencies for the various levels. These are: How does a coach or umpire: 1. Manage themselves? 2. Manage the athletes? 3. Manage the environment? 4. Manage others (parents, admin. etc)? At each ‘level’ of our sport. The review is scheduled to finish in late 2006, with the new structure to be implemented in 2007. Officiating Commission The Officiating Commission held one face to face meeting during the year. Outcomes and initiatives of the Commission this year have included: • Revision of Umpire Selection Policy and procedures for national championships, resulting in a larger ‘pool’ of available umpires and subsequently the standard of umpiring at these tournaments; • Introduction of selection policies for Umpire Coaches and Tournament Directors at national championships; • Prioritisation of the identification of future international technical officials. Officiating An Umpire Coaches workshop was held in conjunction with the Women’s Champions Trophy in Canberra. This workshop was very successful, with Don Prior doing an excellent job as presenter. It is intended that the attending Umpire Coaches will be used for national championships during 06/07. All attendees are also required to conduct a pre-season workshop for their local umpire coaches and umpires using resources provided to them via Hockey Australia/Don Prior. Women’s Official of the Year The final women’s nominees for 2005 were: Minka Woolley (Tas) Julie Ashton-Lucy (Qld) Melissa Trivic (WA) The winner of the Women’s Official of the Year for 2005 was Julie Ashton-Lucy. The pinnacle of her 2005 achievements was to be an umpire during the final of the Junior Women’s World Cup in Argentina. While she is recognised as one of the FIH’s elite umpires, and is Australia’s number one ranked umpire, Julie is also heavily involved in her home state of Queensland with their successful ‘Umpire Mentoring Program’. Men’s Official of the Year The final men’s nominees for 2005 were: Paul Ludwig (Qld) Ken Read (Tas) David Gentles (NSW) John Nettleton (WA) The winner of the Men’s Official of the Year for 2005 was David Gentles. While he is recognised as one of the FIH’s elite umpires, and is Australia’s number one ranked umpire, David is also very respected amongst his peers at international, national and local levels. Included in his 2005 achievements was a strong performance as an umpire during the Champions Trophy in India. International Officiating Appointments 2005/06 Umpires Men’s Junior World Cup: Adam Kearns Men’s European Nations: Paul Ludwig Women’s Junior World Cup: Lisa Roach, Julie Ashton-Lucy Women’s Champions Trophy: Judy Barnesby Men’s Champions Trophy: David Gentles Women’s 4 Nations Invitational Tournament: Melissa Trivic XVIII Commonwealth Games: David Gentles, Paul Ludwig, Julie Ashton-Lucy, Minka Woolley Men’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament: Murray Grime Page 17 Game Development Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament: Peri Buckley, Lisa Roach Men’s 15th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: Kieran Deland Umpire Managers Women’s Junior World Cup: Jan Hadfield Women’s Champions Trophy: Jan Hadfield XVIII Commonwealth Games: Don Prior, Jan Hadfield Tournament Director Men’s Champions Trophy: Ken Read Technical Officials Women’s Junior World Cup: Rosie Stern, Larry Cornofsky Women’s Champions Trophy: Rosie Stern, Chris MacKinnon XVIII Commonwealth Games: Dallas Riseley, Phillipa March, Fiona Hodges Men’s 28th Champions Trophy: Dallas Riseley FIH Panels World Panel David Gentles Murray Grime Julie Ashton-Lucy Judith Barnesby Minka Woolley Promising Umpires List Melissa Trivic International Umpires Kieren Deland Adam Kearns Annette Asplin World Development Panel Lynn Cowie-McAlister Peri Buckley Tim Pullman Indoor International Umpires Lisa Roach Mark Sandhu Grade 1 Stewart Dearing Paul Ludwig FIH Golden Whistle Murray Grime 2005 Brendan Denning Manager - Game Development Retirements Peri Buckley Commercial Department Staff Changes & Restructure The past twelve months have seen some changes in structure to Hockey Australia’s marketing, communications and finance areas. In early 2006, the three merged to become the ‘Commercial Department’, with positions of Communications Coordinator, Business Development Coordinator, Finance Officer and Marketing Officer now overseen by the Commercial Manager. These developments were brought about following consideration that a revised structure would be more effective in driving marketing and communication initiatives as well as managing the organisation’s finances. To date, the structure has proved to be a positive step in managing these functions with some promising initiatives underway. Marketing Advisory Group In conjunction with these structural changes, and at the directive of HA’s Board, a Marketing Advisory Group has been established to provide feedback and guidance to the Commercial Department Staff. This voluntary group comprises a number of experienced marketing, communications and media personalities – Stuart Carruthers, Sally Carbon, David Christison, Jason Greenhalgh, Claire Mitchell-Taverner and Jim Wilson – and it is intended that the group meet annually to discuss relevant initiatives and offer advice. Members of the group have also made themselves available via telephone and email for assistance, therefore providing an extremely valuable resource for the organisation. Marketing Consultant In addition to the establishment of a Marketing Advisory Group, Marketing Consultant Narelle Finch was also engaged on a short term contract to assist Commercial Department staff in developing a revised approach to sponsorship procurement as well as leverage leads obtained at the post-Commonwealth Games ‘nab Celebration lunch’. Narelle’s time at HA also saw the department undertake an audit of sponsorship properties, with the view to ensuring that we are able to tailor the benefits we offer prospective partners and provide excellent return on investment opportunities to them. Narelle has also offered some terrific advice on better servicing sponsors and managing sponsor relations, encouraging HA staff to take a pro-active roll in promoting sponsorships and generating creative means of doing so. Page 18 Feedback from current and prospective sponsors on these new approaches has been very positive. Sponsorship 2005-06 The past 12 months saw Hockey Australia re-sign some of its key sponsors in Musashi Sports Supplements (term extended for another year) and Skins Compression Garments (an additional three years). Furthermore, long term sponsor of hockey in Australia, Kookaburra Sport has re-signed for another three year period. In addition to supplying Dimple Elite hockey balls for team and tournament use and travel bags for national teams, the partnership will focus on grass-roots hockey with significant support now afforded to new Game Development initiative Rookey. Kookaburra Sport has worked with staff at Hockey Australia to develop a modified stick for the participation program which are Hockey Australia - Kookaburra Sport co-branded and brightly coloured in green and gold. In addition to those who have re-signed, HA wishes to thank all of its sponsors for their continued support of hockey – the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Commonwealth Games Association, the Australian Olympic Committee, Asics, PPS Hairwear, InterContinental Hotels, SportsLink International and Just Hockey. Samsung Champions Trophy 2005 One of the highlights of the year was hosting the Samsung Women’s Champions Trophy in Canberra in November/December. More than 17,000 hockey fans enjoyed six days of world class hockey, culminating in a sell-out, nail-biting final between our Hockeyroos and the Dutch which was eventually decided by penalty strokes. Advertising and marketing of the tournament was extremely comprehensive, with buses, billboards and cinema screens featuring alongside traditional television, radio and press advertising. Canberra Tourism was instrumental in ensuring regional areas were aware that the year’s biggest women’s hockey event would be in the Nation’s capital, with generous sponsorship of regional marketing programs. The Canberra Times were extremely supportive of the tournament, providing comprehensive coverage in the lead-up to and during the event. Commercial Department In addition to some fantastic hockey, spectators were treated to a retail expo, a showcase of hockey and sports retailers and sponsors, and the Champions Zone where aspiring hockey players could try their hand at Rookey or test the speed of their goal shots. The need for a redevelopment of hockey.org.au can be further emphasised with the increase in visitors to the site throughout 2005/06, from roughly 15,000 visitors per month in 2004/05 to just under 20,000 visitors per month in 2005/06. Pitch-side corporate and VIP hospitality was enjoyed by many in the newly refurbished ‘Australia Lounge’ at the Canberra Hockey Centre, whilst the traditional Tournament Dinner was held at Old Parliament House giving our international visitors a chance to experience some Australian history. The tournament dinner was generously supported by BDO Accountants and Advisors. It is expected that this will increase further with the launch as hockey.org.au becomes a central portal for web browsers to find all their hockey information. It was also pleasing that the tournament was watched by Australians on free-to-air television courtesy of the ABC broadcast. Spanish Series - Men The Kookaburra’s had their first hit-out on Australian soil for some time in a series against Spain in January/February. The series kicked off in Melbourne, giving Australia the opportunity to test the Commonwealth Games venue before heading further south to Tasmania. Crowd support was particularly pleasing in Hobart where in excess of 6000 spectators turned out to see the Kookaburras in action. From a sponsorship perspective, one highlight was the Asics ‘Half Time Sprint’ conducted in Melbourne and featuring entrants from local hockey clubs. Triple M in Melbourne also conducted a competition to win tickets to ‘sit on the bench’ with the Kookaburras, also sponsored by Asics. The competition winners were delighted to have the opportunity to meet their hockey heroes and sit in the thick of the action. nab Celebration Luncheon Following the Gold medal success of each of the Australian Hockey teams, Commonwealth Games Team sponsor National Australia Bank joined with Hockey Australia to host a function to honour the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras. Around 250 nab staff members, corporate clients, sponsors and athletes enjoyed lunch in the Olympic Room at the MCG. Perhaps the biggest highlight for many was the opportunity to sit among the athletes as one member of the successful Hockeyroos or Kookaburras team was seated at each table, all with their shining Gold medals in hand. Hosted by Jim Wilson and Louise Dobson, a handful of athletes stepped up to the stage to be quizzed on their Games success, World Cup preparation and provide an insight into life as an elite hockey player. Hockey Australia would like to thank the nab for its support in co-hosting the function. Not only did it provide a terrific opportunity to celebrate the success of our teams, but also showcase our athletes to the business community in attendance. Korean Series – Women The Korean Women’s Hockey Team toured in August, providing the Hockeyroos a pre-Champions Trophy hit-out. It was pleasing to have secured naming rights sponsorship of the series which saw matches the played in Brisbane, Ipswich, the Gold Coast and Adelaide under the name Holiday Inn Women’s Hockey Challenge. We extend our thanks to Holiday Inn for their support of the series. Website One of the major goals for the 2006 year is the redevelopment of hockey.org.au. As a national sporting body, our website is outdated in appearance and content and in desperate need of a facelift. Communications With the termination of HockeyZone, Hockey Australia’s hard copy subscription magazine, more emphasis has been put into online communications which will come into effect with the launch of hockey.org.au, including more articles, images and the redevelopment of Hockey Huddle. Hockey Huddle will become a regular newsletter containing all Hockey Australia information, across all departments, replacing the old Hockey Huddle, the development newsletter and the HockeyNet newsletter. Several development posters and flyers have been produced in house, as well as a poster commemorating both national teams’ Commonwealth Games success. Media Media coverage for the sport has had some mixed results as we continually battle for air time and print coverage with other sports. The Champions Trophy in Canberra received good coverage due to the team’s success, while the men’s Champions Trophy also received time in the press after they took out the title. As is always the case during Olympics and Commonwealth Games the profile of the sport increased dramatically before and during the event, particularly with it being in Melbourne. Processes have been put in place to increase the coverage of the sport in print media. At all home tournaments, and during the AHL finals weeks, photographs have been provided to all media across the country, for use free-of-charge, to accompany hockey news stories, with many papers – particularly regional – publishing the photos. News editors have suggested Hockey Australia continue this for international tournaments too which is something for further consideration. Television coverage for the sport has been at its highest level with thirteen hours of the Women's Champions Trophy broadcast by ABC Television, Commonwealth Games coverage by the Nine Network and FoxSports coverage of the Men's Champions Trophy from Chennai. Conclusion My thanks to all members of the Commercial Department for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. Stephen Aylward Commercial Operations Manager In March 2006, a brief was prepared and sent to seven web development companies for tender on the redevelopment of hockey.org.au. That list of seven was then narrowed down to three, before our current host, Oriium Consulting Pty Ltd, was given the tender. Their selection was based on an existing working relationship and a superior quote. Design of the website was all done in-house by the Communications Coordinator, while Oriium were responsible for the back-end development of the site. The launch of the new website is expected during the second half of 2006. Page 19 Australian Hockey League In 2006 the AHL continued with the format of four weeks home and away before a finals week series. The competition started later than previous years due to the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in March, but if anything, this allowed additional preparation time for all teams. Approximately 26,000 people attended AHL matches this year which showed a decline in numbers from 2005. This was disappointing to see, and following the completion of the AHL season the AHL Commission decided to undertake a review which would focus on this and other issues. The women’s finals week attendance in Adelaide was very disappointing with approximately 1200 spectators over the week. In stark contrast, the men’s finals week in Hobart was well attended with over 11,000 spectators though the gates throughout the week. Attendance levels in Hobart were aided by the performance of the Tassie Tigers who fought their way through to the grand final. The competition in 2006 was, once again, very close with a number of men’s and women’s teams in positions to push for a top four finish at the conclusion of the round matches. This year the shock omission from the final four was 2005 men’s premiers, the NSW Waratahs. Both men’s and women’s finals were memorable with the highlight being the thousands that flocked to the Tasmanian Hockey Centre in Hobart to watch the Tassie Tigers take on the Queensland Blades. This was a very hard fought match with the Blades managing to defend an early 1-0 lead to take the title. In an exciting game in Adelaide the week before, the WA Diamonds proved too strong for reigning champions the Queensland Scorchers. With a 1-1 score line at half time, and a quick goal from the Scorchers early in the second half, WA managed to come from behind and score three quick goals in the last 17 minutes of the game to regain the championship. Communication between HA and State Associations prior to the league was constant and informative. Reminders were sent when items due, dissemination of information, and answers to general queries were dealt with in a timely manner. Although most State Associations adhered to the timelines for the submission of forms, as set out in the Operations Manual, there were a few who needed constant reminders. This year the competition was overseen by two experienced Tournament Directors in Rosie Stern and Gary Marsh. Both are to be commended on their hard work over the finals weeks where they ensured everything ran smoothly in Adelaide and Hobart respectively. They provided valuable feedback in their reports which will assist in updating the Operations Manual for the 2007 season. Feedback from State Associations was positive in regards to the umpires during the finals weeks and officiating in general was of an appropriately high standard. The AHL Commission is currently finalising its review. With the assistance of a marketing consultant they are investigating ways to increase spectator numbers and make the competition more of a spectacle for players and spectators alike. The AHL is the premier hockey competition in this country and it is hoped that everyone will continue to support the event which showcases Australia’s elite hockey players in as many locations as possible. Tammy Lugg Competitions Coordinator Page 20 Men’s Final Standings 1. 2 3 4 5 6. 7. 8. Queensland Blades MIA Tassie Tigers Victoria Vikings Smokefree WA Thundersticks Adelaide Hotshots NSW Warratahs Canberra Labor Club Lakers Northpharm Territory Stingers 2006 SportsLink Player of the League: Mark Knowles (Queensland Blades) Highest Goal Scorer: Chris Cirello (VIC Vikings) Player of the Final: Dean Butler (Queensland Blades) Women’s Final Standings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. SmokeFree WA Diamonds Queensland Scorchers Canberra Labor Club Strikers NSW Arrows Adelaide Suns Victoria Vipers Paspaley Territory Pearls Wrest Point Van Demons 2006 SportsLink Player of the League: Peta Gallagher (Canberra Labor Club Strikers) Highest Goal Scorer: Peta Gallagher (Canberra Labor Club Strikers) Player of the Final: Emily Halliday (Smokefree WA Diamonds) Photos, left to right, top to bottom: Player of the Final - Dean Butler - QLD v TAS (final); Penalty Stroke blocked - WA v VIC (3rd place play-off); Craig Victory drives toward goal - SA v NSW (5th place play-off); Congestion on the baseline - ACT v NT (7th place play-off); Strong defence from Emily Halliday - WA v QLD (final); Taking cover - NSW v ACT (3rd place play-off); Claire Messent takes on the Suns - VIC v SA (5th place play-off); Caroline Pericles in action - NT v TAS (7th place play-off) Photos by Damien Rowett Page 21 International Hockey Federation Australian hockey is fortunate to have many committed and influential positions within the management structure of the International Hockey Federation (FIH): Peter Cohen Richard Aggiss Honorary Secretary General Hockey Rules Board Ken Read John Giles David Christison Renita Garard Don Davies Competition and Events Committee and Disciplinary Commission Equipment Committee Marketing Committee Athlete's Panel and Events and Competitions Committee Chair, Disciplinary Commission Oceania Hockey Federation The 2005/06 year saw an emphasis on development within Oceania. In September 2005 the Honorary Secretary-General of the FIH called a meeting of Continental Presidents and Secretaries to outline to them the importance of development within the continents so as to fulfill IOC guidelines. The HS-G reported that the Report of the IOC Program Commission provides a set of criteria against which sports will be measured when the IOC elects the sports to be included on the Program for future Olympic Games. He said that the FIH must take notice of these criteria and must take action to ensure that hockey will always measure up. Mr Cohen said that “although we can be satisfied with hockey’s overall achievements, there are three obvious areas where considerable improvement is required and, might I say, with some degree of urgency: • Increase membership • Increase the number of National Associations participating in Olympic Qualification tournaments. • Increase the number of National Associations participating in Continental Championships.” At the time of the last report only Australia and New Zealand (both men and women) were listed on the world rankings. During the 2005-2006 year Fiji have earned a place for both men and women and Tonga a place for its women’s team. Notwithstanding the fact that these members have competed in a ranking event there remains much to be done in development of the game in our region. The target during the last year has been the South Pacific Games in 2007 where it was hoped there will be six men’s and six women’s teams competing. This event was intended to be a pre-qualifier for the Olympic Qualifier with the winner able to challenge for a place in the Olympic qualifier tournament and each competing team earning world ranking points. Unfortunately there are insufficient entries at this time for a men’s event and the numbers are a little down but more optimistic for the women. To turn around the problems in our continent and to help maintain hockey as a sport of the Olympic Program by satisfying the IOC Program Commission criteria it is essential that people with energy become involved. There is a reasonable level of finance available that can be used for the airfares and accommodation for an enthusiastic volunteer hockey person from Australia to go to the island nations and assist in ensuring competition at SPG and hence involvement in Olympic Qualification. Oceania Hockey Federation Office Bearers for 2005-06 President Derek Wilshere (NZ) Secretary/Treasurer Ken Read (AUS) Continental Development Officer Gill Gemming (NZ) Ken Read Secretary/Treasurer Veterans There have been two major highlights for the Veterans in 2006. The first was the holding of the Trans-Tasman Trophy in Hobart in early May. The Tasmanians turned on an outstanding tournament which resulted in a welcome return of the trophy to Australia. The Tasmanian organisation and hosting of the event was excellent. Yvonne Buckley and her team are to be congratulated and acknowledged for their efforts. The standard of play throughout was excellent and highly competitive. The performance of the over 35 Women and Over 40 Men is worthy of particular mention. These games displayed the skill, enthusiasm and athleticism generally shown by players from younger age groups and speaks volumes for the quality of veteran’s hockey. Page 22 The second highlight for the year was an agreement being reached between Hockey Australia and the Australian Veterans’ Hockey Association after some drawn out negotiations. The two groups drew up a Memorandum of Understanding which was announced at the presentation dinner held at the Trans Tasman Trophy Tournament. This brings the AVHC under Hockey Australia organisation and a fruitful partnership in domestic and international veterans’ events is looked forward to. David Gilbert Chair HA Veterans Commission Country The Country Commission met in Berri, South Australia in July. The Commission’s major deliberations concerned: • Confirming and tightening the eligibility criteria for participation in the Australian Country Championships • Agreeing to produce a Code of Conduct specifically for Australian Country team officials and players • Agreeing to produce definitive Duty Statements for all Australian Country team management positions Terry Turner retired as a Commissioner. The Commission noted the contribution made by Terry Turner to the formation and progress of the Commission since its inception. Country Championships The Australian Country Championships were hosted by the Riverland Hockey Association in Berri, South Australia. The outstanding success of the Championships is directly attributable to the excellent organisation of the local association, supported by the local government authority. New South Wales won the women’s competition, with Queensland victorious in the men’s competition. The Mick Anderson Medallist (men’s fairest & best) was Matthew Butturini from Queensland, with Renae Aldridge of New South Wales receiving the June Allen Medal (women’s fairest & best). Australian Country Teams The following players and officials were selected to represent Australia for the tour to Fiji: Tour Manager Statistician Video Keith Wilkie Rob Laffin Ron Fairhall Physiotherapist Perry Moore Men Coach Assistant Coach Team Manager Assistant Manager Rod Whitelock Greg Steele Gordon Summors Scott Downs Queensland Queensland Western Australia Australian Defence Force Steve Hawthorne Chris Hamer Matt Curran Tristan Hunt Brett Stokes Adam Williamson Queensland New South Wales Queensland New South Wales South Australia Queensland Captain Vice Captain Queensland New South Wales Australian Defence Force Australian Defence Force Steve Sexton Nigel Giacomi Grant Pocock Ben Hawken Steve Rogers David Carlson Chris Neville Graham Isedale Adam Spry Women Coach Assistant Coach Team Manager Assistant Manager Captain Vice Captain Vice Captain Matthew Btturini Nathan McFarlane Peter Cleave Western Australia Queensland Queensland New South Wales Queensland Queensland Queensland New South Wales Australian Defence Force Queensland Queensland Victoria Jeff Aldridge Neil Shearer June Allen Susan Aitkenhead-Brown New South Wales Queensland New South Wales Queensland Renae Aldridge Jodie Fraser Anna Souter Ashley Allen Melissa Andrews Joanne Bisby Jay Burnes Jessica Chad Susan Doyle Billie-Jo Hammerstein Kea Hogan Dirranie Kirby Helen Page Stephanie Purdy Julie Rodda Jodie Searle Sarah Watson Shannon Worth New South Wales Queensland South Australia New South Wales South Australia New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia South Australia New South Wales Western Australia Queensland New South Wales New South Wales Queensland New South Wales Queensland Although it was necessary to make some changes to the selected teams prior to the Fiji tour, the tour was an outstanding success with the Australian Country teams remaining undefeated on tour. However, the competition and hospitality provided by the Fiji Hockey Association was of an excellent standard. An invitation to the Australian Country teams has been extended by the Fiji Association, and the Country Commission has approved a return tour in 2008. Rowley Tompsett Chair HA Country Commission Indoor The focus of the Indoor Commission has been the preparations for the 2007 Indoor Hockey World Cup. The coaches of the men’s and women’s teams have held a training camp in Canberra to gauge the fitness of squad members and to prepare members for this major event. Both coaches expressed satisfaction with the progress of squad members at this stage. The teams will be announced at the conclusion of the National Championships being held in Canberra in early December. All players have been provided with estimates of the individual costs of their commitment to this second World Cup. It is vital that both teams perform at a high level to ensure continued development and support for the support in the future. Kombat have agreed to sponsor and provide the playing strips for both teams. The commission has made some changes to the format of the final day of the National Championships. Concern had been expressed at the behaviour and attitude during the finals and, as a result, presentations will be made at the conclusion of each final. Further, a letter will be written to each competing state seeking to ensure that the approach and attitudes displayed by players is appropriate to the level of the competition. David Gilbert Chair HA Indoor Commission Page 23 State Reports Open Women: NSW CHS 4 d NSW CCC 3 U16 Men: Adrenaline Rush 3 d ACT Schoolboys 0 U16 Women: ACT 2 d NSW CCC 0 Hockey ACT Another successful year has passed and Hockey ACT was proud to be a part of the international hockey family when we hosted the Samsung women’s Champions Trophy during Nov/Dec 2005. This event was the culmination of 20 years of hard work in establishing the Canberra Hockey Centre and a high level of administrative expertise in order to assist in the coordination of this significant event for Canberra. It was a great week of hockey, some unpredictable weather and a wonderful final between the Hockeyroos and the Netherlands. Local Competitions The men’s Capital League One competition in 2005 was as usual very competitive and it was Wests who defeated the 2004 premiers Central to win the title for the first time in the club’s history. In the Women’s 1st Grade, United spoiled Central’s chance at a double celebration for the second year in a row. In a hard fought final United triumphed taking home the premiership cup. The 2005 Brophy Medal for the best and fairest player in the men’s competition was awarded to Russell Cornish from the St Pat’s Hockey Club and Peta Gallagher from the University of Canberra Hockey Club was awarded the McKay Medal for the best and fairest player from the women’s competition. The 2005/06 Men’s Super 6 Indoor Competition was won by United while the Women’s Competition was won by University of Canberra. Andrew Tomadini from Central and Peta Gallagher from the University of Canberra Hockey Club won the best and fairest player awards. Hockey ACT continues to play a leading role in Australian indoor hockey with a large number of players selected in the Australian squads in the lead-up to the 2007 World Cup. Quikstix Schools’ Cup The Canberra Quikstix Schools’ Cup, a combined national boys and girls carnival for school teams, continues to be a major event on our calendar. As an end of year event, it gives school teams an opportunity to combine a visit to our national capital and see some of its many places of interest and entertainment with a high standard of competition against their interstate counterparts. It is gratifying to see the number of teams entering steadily rising each year. The 2005 Quikstix School’s Cup was held from December 2nd-9th and was held in conjunction with the Samsung 13th Women’s Champions Trophy. The 2005 winners were: U14 Boys/Mixed Scotch College U14 Girls Lyneham High School U16 Boys/Mixed Eltham College U16 Girls Radford College U18 Boys/Mixed Eltham College U18 Girls MacKillop College ACT Regional Boys Program 2006 saw the introduction of the Regional Boys Program for the ACT. This program is aimed to offer ACT players a stepping stone between club hockey and National Championships which is very important in the ACT’s development pathway. While the tournament only had a small roll out in 2006 the improvement in the playing standards of the players is already evident. This program is specifically designed at improving the standard of the representative players in the ACT and with that improving the quality of the ACT teams competing at National Championships. Canberra Youth Hockey Tournament Canberra Youth Hockey Tournament built on its success of 2005 with a strong competition in 2006. The founding sides of the tournament are HACT, NSW CCC, CHS and CIS. The tournament was open to both boys and girls in the Under 18 and Under 16 age categories. The Canberra Youth Hockey Tournament aimed to provide high quality teams with high quality competition in a carnival like atmosphere and the results were: Open Men: NSW CHS 5 d ACT 2 Page 24 Australian Hockey League The Canberra Labor Club Strikers were back to their brilliant best in 2006. They took a very young and inexperienced side into the tournament and while they had an indifferent start to the round matches they were outstanding from round four through final’s week. New coach Anthony Thornton took them back into the top four and only lost to eventual champions WA in extra time before defeating NSW and securing third place. An excellent achievement for a team that ‘blooded’ seven debutants throughout the year. A special congratulation goes to Peta Gallagher on being awarded the 2006 Women’s AHL Player of the Year, 2006 Leading Goal Scorer and being rewarded with a return to the national team. Congratulations also to Nicole Arrold and Sarah Taylor on their selection in the Hockeyroos squad. It was another case of so close yet so far for the Canberra Labor Club Lakers. They were competitive against every side this year again and could have secured a final’s spot with a win over Victoria in the final round. It wasn’t to be however and with a penalty stroke loss to NSW in the classification match they again found themselves playing off for, and finishing 7th. Congratulations to Josh Hawes, Nathan Burgers, Glenn Turner and Daniel Hotchkis on their selection in the National Development Squad and to Daniel for receiving an AIS scholarship. Our thanks go to the coaches, players, physios and the managers of both teams for all of their hard work and dedication. Sponsors and supporters Hockey ACT thanks the supporters of hockey in Canberra who make our achievements possible, including The ACT Government and Sport & Recreation ACT, Australian Capital Tourism, Canberra Labor Club, Telstra Country Wide, Healthpact and Diabetes Australia – ACT Branch, ACT Academy of Sport, Prime Television, Canberra Tradesmen’s Union Club, The Dickson Quality Inn, Sports Moves, Vili’s Pies, Sportsmans Warehouse, Allied Technologies, FM 104.7, Guideline ACT, GA Anderson’s and Sons, Carlton & United Breweries, Coca Cola Bottler’s and the Friends of Hockey ACT. Chris Hume Chief Executive Officer - Hockey ACT Hockey NSW In the inaugural President’s Report for Hockey NSW in 2004/2005, Carol Purdy introduced the philosophy of making Hockey a “first choice” sport in New South Wales. This was based on the need to recognise the massive demographic changes and relentless technological change that has taken place in the last generation. For these reasons, the Hockey NSW Board is adopting the approach that its primary role is “about creating the future and not minding the shop”. The first step towards this approach was enacted during 2006 when the Board decided that one of its first responsibilities was to ensure that Hockey NSW has a clear Vision and Mission together with a set of strategic initiatives for achieving them. These were required to ensure our focus was on becoming a “first choice” sport. The vision for Hockey NSW is ‘’to develop the game of hockey to become a ‘first choice’ sport. • A ‘first choice’ amongst females and males of all ages; • A ‘first choice’ sport for families; • A ‘first choice’ sport for community minded volunteers.” There should be no misunderstanding that the vision is all about growth. It is about taking positive steps. To achieve the goal of becoming a ‘first choice’ sport within the community, Hockey NSW will continually focus on strengthening and developing its brands and services. Hockey NSW aims to maximise the growth of the sport and enhance brand identity through four strategic approaches: 1. 2. 3. 4. Developing leading positions in all markets Achieving excellence in execution Innovative leadership Matching our structure to our consumers An important part in making hockey a “first choice” sport is obtaining buy in from the membership. Put simply, it means getting people on side and supporting Hockey NSW. Communication is a key element in obtaining support. Effective communication will persuade people to believe in the vision and act to make it happen. The Directors, as the leaders of Hockey NSW, will be communicating this goal when interacting with all levels of the membership. Associations and clubs are the bedrock of the hockey family. Attracting and retaining members is critical to the future growth and viability of our sport. Hockey NSW has a role to play, however this equally applies to associations and clubs within NSW. The philosophy of making hockey a first choice sport needs to become the mantra at every level of our game. As the hockey family, we must find ways to engage with generation Y (born 1980-1994) and generation Z (born 1995 -2009) and recruit them to the product which we offer, and that is hockey. Hockey NSW has made great strides in the last two seasons. Associations and Clubs have had to deal with a lot of change as the hockey family went about the function of integration. This is not an easy task in any business. Reorganising and reviewing the governance structures was necessary for hockey to deal with ever-increasing social, financial, legal and business demands. In 2006, the Hockey NSW Board reviewed the level of resources available in the hockey office. This opportunity followed the departure of staff and an earlier decision taken by the Board to look at our structure at the completion of the initial 18 months following integration. The Board accepted a recommendation to redesign several of the positions and to engage additional resources to assist management. While the sport will continue to rely upon volunteers, the Board does need to respond to the complexities of managing a State Sporting Association. Hockey NSW has been prepared to look at and take lessons from the corporate world. It was clear that to keep pace with the fast changing social and commercial environment we needed to be proactive in exploring the suitability of having four different structures and organisations representing the sport in NSW. While we have been in operation for two seasons, there is still some bedding down required of the new structure. It should be acknowledged that the existing framework is more cohesive and creative in the absence of the men, women and juniors “patch protection” behaviour which bedevilled the sport. While there are some “tribal” issues raised from time to time, the Board’s “whole of sport” approach has been significant in keeping the organisation on track. While the Hockey NSW Board is diverse in background and expertise, there has been a unity in the direction they want to take hockey, and this has provided a solid platform of certainty from which the business has been able to operate. It is why we have a Game Development Unit and why the NSWIS Hockey Program is part of that department. It is why the hockey NSW family is an important part of the National Association. Hockey NSW continues to support the need to have an active and engaging Game Development Department. The Game Development Department now has the capacity to compile Hockey NSW DVD’s and CD’s and to mass produce and label them for use in our educational and training programs. I acknowledge the leadership of our Game Development Manager, Ron Riley OAM, who is very ably assisted by Briana Harvey (Education Officer) and Roxanne Clarke (Participation Officer). It is also appropriate to acknowledge the support given to our staff by the members of the Game Development Committee. It is appropriate to acknowledge the state teams which form the pinnacle of our participation pyramid in NSW. At the very apex are our AHL teams, the Arrows and the Waratahs. The contribution made by the players, coaching staff and support services personnel is recognised. Both teams had new head coaches, Brenda Baker and Ivan Boulton, and the Board is grateful for their professional contribution. Underpinning the AHL Teams are age group State Teams, for both field and indoor hockey. The Men’s Under 18 Team under the charge of Barry Reid, who was ably assisted by Ron Charlton and Aaron Oman took out the HA Under 18 Nationals. Other state teams which tasted triumph this year were the Women’s Indoor Open, Under 21 and Under 18 State Teams and the Indoor Under 18 Men’s Squad. At the mature age athlete level, the women’s Over 40 and Over 55 squads also finished with the silverware. I believe we can close the books on 2005/06 with some pride and comforted by the knowledge that our work has just begun. The work undertaken will serve to raise the bar in terms of expectations which will present many new challenges. These challenges are positive ones that should be embraced by all those who are part of the hockey NSW family. The promotion of hockey as a first choice sport is fundamental to underpinning the long term future of our game. Resources need to be invested in marketing this philosophy. Leaving to one-side the generational challenges which we face as a sport, hockey must meet the challenge of other competitors who are vying for a share of the sport and leisure market. The backbone of the sport remains the volunteers. This resource remains our most precious and valuable asset. In an ever increasing complex world, their role remains pivotal to the delivery of our sport. In the end our product will only be as good as our people. To our corporate supporters; Sportscover Australia, Kombat Pty Ltd, Hemingway Sports, Adrenaline Rush, NSW Department of Sport & Recreation, Coca Cola Amatil, Hockey Australia, NSW Institute of Sport, Sydney Olympic Park Authority and DHB & Associates we express our gratitude and thanks on behalf of the Hockey NSW Family. Ian Holmes Executive Director Hockey NSW Northern Territory Hockey Association After a few years of changing faces amongst our staff, 2005/06 provided a year of stability that allowed people to gain ownership of their roles and grow in their respective areas of expertise. The benefits of having staff located in the one area are beginning to reap rewards that manifest in the desired outcomes of our five year business plan. The executive comprised a stable platform of people continuing in their established roles coupled with the injection of new faces to provide the ever needed stimulation to driving the association. We welcomed Deb Schapel as Treasurer after our long-standing Page 25 State Reports Treasurer, John Condon, blew the final whistle. We owe John a debt of gratitude for his efforts and wise counsel over many years. Also new to the fold, and a very welcome addition, is Richard Bryson from Alice Springs as our VP- Men. Peter Stoner continued as President with Bill Van Dijk from Alice Springs and Maureen Oakes staying in their current roles. AHL AHL 2006 started with some innovation/improvisation, with the existing sponsor of the Stingers pulling out, it required all grey matter to find a new sponsor and in a hurry. Some brilliant thinking and listing the Stingers naming rights on EBAY brought immediate response and the renaming of the side to the ‘Northpharm Territory Stingers’ for season 2006. A media release to a Sydney radio station and more precisely Allan Jones program allowed us to get some valuable airplay for the Stingers and also the Australian Hockey League and its struggle to secure major sponsors. As a priority we believe that the AHL program should be highlighted to the Australian public, the only way to achieve this is to provide appropriate media outlets with stories and issues as state associations and as the national body governing our sport. This is the reason that we took this approach to raise awareness in the general community. To add to our 2006 woes was the need for a coach for the Pearls' program. Again it was from outside the square that we managed to secure the services of Melissa Hall from Western Australia (Head Coach) and Sarah Storen from Victoria (Asst Coach) to culture the Pearls in 2006 into a competitive outfit. Relocating Melissa to Darwin was rather hassle free, with work secured at Kormilda College and accommodation at Chateau King/ Carey for the duration of her stay, what more could Melissa require. “A full team list would be nice”. Sarah was even easier as she remained in Melbourne and travelled with the team on weekends. This is an area that needs to be addressed for NT Hockey as, at present, we have very few numbers eligible and capable of playing at this level, more so in the women’s program. Again we called on Hockey Australia to allow us to import more than the determined import numbers. With all this change it seemed appropriate to bring back some pride to the Territory sides and change the uniforms from the bright Orange and Blue of the Stingers and Orange and Black of the Pearls to the traditional Ochre/ Black and white of the Territory. This was a popular choice from feedback given from political figures and the general hockey community in Darwin. Numbers through the gate were an improvement from last year, almost doubling the previous mark. This could be attributed to the competitiveness of both sides throughout the league or the lateness of the competition. With the Stingers taking points in both home rounds against the more fancied Thundersticks and Waratahs, interest definitely grew and as a result our numbers also increased. Media was mainly supported through the NT News however for the first time in my seven years in Darwin, a Channel 9 sports crew taped the full match in both men’s games and part of the women’s games. This is a giant step forward and we will continue to push for this sort of coverage at home rounds in future years. The Canteen performed well, however, low volunteer numbers elsewhere at the centre drove expenses up and therefore reduced any profit over the counter to insignificant numbers. Government support was again good with $25,000 going to each team. We would hope that this dollar value support will continue, however, there are, as we know, no guarantees. In 2007 I will be pushing for government to provide free bus services from Palmerston and Darwin to encourage people to come and enjoy our fine sport. Events and Awards NT Hockey featured again in the NT Sports Awards this year with nominations in the Junior Sports Person of the year, Joel Carroll and the Performance of the Year by a Territorian, Colin Hennessy. Pleasingly for the individual and NT Hockey Joel Carroll was recognised and won his award category while Colin Hennessy was extremely unlucky in not taking out his category as his efforts at the Junior World Cup in achieving highest goal scorer, were second to none in NT Hockey’s eyes. Page 26 Development The JDS and Academy Programs have again been valuable in bridging the gaps between NTIS athletes and club players. The new structure introduced this year has worked extremely well and will continue to evolve over coming years. A new High Performance Committee Chairperson has been appointed, Sean Cooke a well respected coach, player, umpire and individual has taken over from Sean Ranie. Sean Cooke is also involved in the NTIS as an employee in athlete management, and has a good relationship with current local juniors and coaches alike. Samantha Farrow (Development Officer) has spent time in Alice Springs and Nhulunbuy with schools running coaching sessions and looking at current training programs from each of the centres. An Interschool Hockey Challenge was held in March this year, Interest was received from eight schools made up of five from Darwin, two from Daly River and one from Adelaide River. The event was a huge success and will hopefully expand in coming years as interest spreads throughout the school programs. Junior Championships were held again this year in June. This year included under 13 and Under 15 competitors. Alice Springs supported the event with three teams while 16 teams participated in all. The three day event was a great release for the juniors and allowed our junior selectors an opportunity to view the talent from many clubs and regional centres. Alice Springs continues to provide some outstanding hockey talent, the inclusion of a part time Development Officer would go a long way to increasing the depth of NT Hockey however funding for an additional position is currently outside NT Hockey’s financial capabilities. Office of Sport and Recreation run community sports programs based in Mataranka and Tennant Creek and supported by surrounding communities. Samantha attended both events where at least 600 kids were introduced to varying sports over a period of three days. Teachers and community recreation officers also received professional development in all sports represented. National Representation Desmond Abbott – Australian Development Squad, AIS Joel Carroll – Australian U/20 Team, AIS Invite scholarship Travis Carroll – Australian U/20 Team Adrian Lockley – Australian U/20 Team Facilities NT Hockey’s home at Marrara Hockey Centre has now lasted 20 years. July this year was the twentieth anniversary of Hockey’s move to a synthetic surface. In recognition of this milestone NT Hockey will be honouring two people very much involved in driving the progression from grass to synthetic surfaces. The grandstand overlooking the main surface will be named the Keith and Irene Kemp Stand and turf one will be renamed to the Lloyd Smith Field. These people were the driving force behind hockey in the Northern Territory getting its first synthetic pitch. While we recognise these people, it must be remembered that there were many other people that had a hand in planning this terrific facility. NT Hockey is in the process of writing a submission to the NT Government for the upgrade of the current facility as it is now twenty years old. We will be looking to secure a joint venture between a locally based construction company and the Territory Government to upgrade the facility to enhance the possibility of future international matches being played in Darwin. We currently accommodate the Arafura Games every second year and with this in mind, and the attraction of hosting other internationals, we are hoping for a positive outcome. Sponsors The Northern Territory Hockey Association acknowledges and thanks the following sponsors who continue to support Northern Territory Hockey to achieve at a National level: NT Government, NTIS, Coca Cola Amatil Australia Pty Ltd, Cazaley’s, Paspaley and Parap Village Apartments for their continue support over the last 7 years with the Pearls, Northpharm, Cricket and Football shop, Le Cornu and the many individual sponsors who support the players and the Association. Wayne G King Executive Officer Hockey Queensland Sponsors Major League Corporate Marketing via Queensland Hockey Promotions provide all of our marketing requirements. Hockey Queensland acknowledge and thank the following sponsors and supporters:Queensland Government, Queensland Academy of Sport, Coca Cola, Kombat, Southside Sports and Community Club, Medibank Private, Flight Centre, Konica Minolta, Just Hockey, Whitehill Business Advisers, Kookaburra, Four’n’Twenty, Streets, Quest Apartments, CAT the Rental Store, Ebanc, Black and White Cabs, OAMPS Insurance, Southbank Institute and Fone Zone. Governance and Management Hockey Queensland is now the owner and manager of the State Hockey Centre at Colmslie in Brisbane. It is hoped that, as well as providing a base for the two Brisbane Associations, the State Hockey Centre in conjunction with the Colmslie Sports Club, will become a source of significant funding. The operation of the facility has been readily absorbed into the Board’s Legal Planning and Facilities Committee, with supervisory functions taken over by our Facility Manager. Regular meetings of users are convened to ensure any issues are dealt with speedily and efficiently. Confusion about the roles and responsibilities of the State Council and the Board of Directors has been addressed. The Board has foreshadowed major changes to the Constitution to replace the Council with a Members Forum in accordance with the recommendations of the Australian Sports Commission. Ultimate control will remain with the affiliated centres through the Annual General Meeting, which will elect the Board, approve the budget and adopt the Board report and audited financial statements. Also streamlined is the reporting and adoption of reports to the Board from its five standing committees. Put simply, the committees do the hard work and report their findings. Clearly the Board retains the ultimate decision making capacity. For their part, the committees operate under guidelines or ‘terms of reference’ approved by the Board. Currently the committees are working through policies for adoption by the Board and these in effect will replace the existing By-Laws, placing clear responsibility with the relevant committees. When adopted, Hockey Queensland will have a constitution and range of policies in helping with the very latest in business administration. Facilities Sport and Recreation Queensland have approved a grant (50%) to replace Field Two at the State Hockey Centre with a Team Sport Aquaturf. Rockhampton, Cairns and Mackay have had replacement surfaces installed. Hockey Queensland is discussing with Sport and Recreation Queensland, a major redevelopment of the State Hockey Centre facility that would provide a multi-purpose indoor facility, a third playing surface and offices located on Field One. In addition, negotiations are continuing with the Brisbane City Council and the local community regarding the development of a community swimming pool. Game Development Together with Hockey Australia, Hook in2 Hockey became the key entrance point to the game in Queensland. A positive outcome where over 1800 players commenced playing the game, many of whom moved into the club forms of the game. The North Queensland Remote and Indigenous Program continues to expand and gain National and International recognition. The commitment and understanding of the communities and the environment by Julie McNeil, Wes Ferns and Michael Robertson (Regional Development Officers) provide a unique experience for coaches, umpires, officials, players and families. The game is now played on Palm Island and Thursday Island, with formal Hockey Clubs in Karumba, Normanton and Georgetown. Hockey has expanded into Cloncurry and Stanthorpe via the initiative of a number of teachers who have moved out to these western towns. Medibank Private continues to support our Secondary Schools Competition and U/13 – U/15 Development Camps. Over ten Level One and Level Two Coaching Courses have been conducted throughout the state, in addition to two Umpiring Courses. Our statewide Umpire Mentor Program provides support and advice together with workshops and seminars to Umpires throughout the state. Competitions The twelve State Championships all of which are hosted at different locations throughout the states, provides our affiliates an opportunity to conduct, experience and be involved with thousands of players who are endeavouring to perform at their highest level. Our Regional Coaching Directors and NTC/QAS Coaching attend many of these events and together with appointed selectors, teams and squads are selected for the National Championships. A successful year which has seen three firsts, three seconds and a fourth and fifth from our under age and country teams. The Queensland Blades made it three wins out of four with the Scorchers following up their win last year with a second this year. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, officials, managers and volunteers who provided everybody with an opportunity to succeed. Cairns Hockey Association hosted the Inaugural Cairns International Hockey Challenge, a pre AHL competition where squads of players from ACT, Tasmania, Singapore and Queensland competed over a five day period. Next year more teams will compete making an ideal introductory program into the AHL. Garry West-Bail General Manager Hockey SA Governance In January of this year Hockey SA requested that Rec and Sport conduct a full finance and governance review, following a report from the Director of Finance stating that Hockey SA was living “beyond its means” as there had been a significant deficit, due mainly to the funding of AHL for a number of years, creating financial burden. The independent review was expected to report by June 30 but as this was not possible, members adopted a levy to raise funds to loan the association pending the outcome of the review. Hockey SA was also placed under significant pressure after the resignation of the General Manager, Development Manager and Communications Manager. Facilities An excellent new sporting facility was erected in Port Lincoln including a world class, state of the art hockey centre. Port Adelaide and Seacliff had refurbishments of their clubrooms and added water based pitches, along with many other clubs, including regional areas having synthetic pitches put down. Hockey SA continued to work towards a second synthetic pitch at Distinctive Homes Hockey Arena (The Pines) to bring it up to full International standard. Sport development Aggressive development programs continued throughout the year and were viewed as highly successful with our pathways squads and had a large influx of new players enter into these programs, particularly from regional centres across SA. Umpire development programs were planned and proposed, and Page 27 State Reports culminated in Hockey SA receiving a $5000 grant which was used to train and develop over 200 umpires under the Coloured Shirt Scheme. We also expect the resignation of SASI coach Robert Haigh, we have been fortunate to have a coach of such a high standard and he will be sorely missed. International events We had over 700 players register for the world masters games which brought over one million dollars directly into the SA economy. Representative teams South Australia experienced some mixed results this year. Teams worthy of note are both of our AHL teams who finished just outside the 4 on points, and 5th over all. We will retain all experienced players for 2007, so we are expecting to further our position in the upcoming season. Other results were: Under 21 men 7th Under 21 Women 5th Under 18 Boys 7th Under 18 Girls 7th Under 15 Boys 6th Under 15 Girls 6th Sponsors Hockey SA thanks its sponsors, including: Distinctive Homes, Hockey World, Foodland, Wavals, The Schirripa Group, Performance Mouthguards, Mix 102.3FM, Kombat Clothing and Rising Stars Travel. In particular Hockey SA expresses its appreciation to the Office of Recreation and Sport (ORS) and its staff and the South Australian Sports Institute for their involvement and support. Thanks Once again the tireless efforts of the many hundreds of volunteers within the sport of hockey is both acknowledged and appreciated by Hockey SA. Their staunch dedication to the sport and loyalty to the cause of the Association has much to do with the success of hockey. Jim Tolson President Hockey SA Hockey Tasmania Active Participation A variety of roster formats were conducted in each Region, catering for players from veterans to U11, both men and women, High School, Primary School & Minkey rosters being conducted in all regions. Summer social rosters around the state maintained their popularity, allowing hockey to be the choice of activity year round. Statewide competitions were held for underage players – U13, U15 & U18 Men & Women, Veteran Men, and Veteran Women, with state finals for regional winners being conducted in four divisions for men, and two divisions for women. Development Officers Ilene Carr (South) and Jeremy Stebbings (North/North West) continued to work with Regional Associations to deliver a variety of programs aimed at exposing new participants to the game, and assisting regional associations with the continued development of identified athletes. The Development Officers were also involved in school holiday clinics, for both beginners and current players in all age groups, with specialist clinics conducted for goalkeepers. Support was provided for Sports Expos, and Primary Page 28 Exchanges. Hook in2 Hockey programs continued in each region, with eight clubs and one association being involved. Coaching Coaching accreditation courses were delivered in each region, providing the opportunity for state team & club coaches to continue to upgrade their knowledge. A major positive was the decision to source assistant coaches for state teams, thus providing the opportunity for interested coaches to continue to develop their skills. Player Development Continued support was provided for the NTC program, with development programs running in each region. Camps were held for underage state teams, and increased use of the Gamebreaker program assisted the development of the players and officials. Teams showed improved performances at National Championships, with the MIA Tassie Tigers finishing 2nd in the Men’s AHL. Men’s & Women’s teams competed in AHL, U21, U18 & U15 Championships, with an increased number of teams competing in Veteran Men (four teams), and Veteran Women (three teams) Championships. Regional teams competed in the Australia-wide U16 Women’s Tournament held in Hobart, and the Elizabeth College ADP Team travelled to Canberra to compete in the Quik Stix Event. Player achievements were recognised at several functions during the year. Patrick Ward: MIA Rising Star Award (Male) Emma Lake: WPC Rising Star Award (Female) Ben Creese: Junior Goalkeeper of the Year (Male) Emma Lake: Junior Goalkeeper of the Year (Female) Ben Creese & Eddie Ockenden: Junior Athletes of the Year (Male) Sofie McLeod: Junior Athlete of the Year (Female) Ken Read was named TasSport’s 2005 Official of the Year, Ben Creese and Eddie Ockenden were jointly named TIS Junior Athlete of the Year in 2005 and were presented the Junior Male Athlete of the Year Silver Award, and Daniel Sproule was inducted into the Tasmanian Sports Hall of Fame. National Representation National Senior Squad: Matthew Wells, David Guest; National Development Squad: Marcus Richardson; National Junior Squad: Geoffrey Cock, Eddie Ockenden, Patrick Ward, Lucy Ockenden; Junior World Cup Team: Ben Creese, Eddie Ockenden; Junior World Cup Squad: Sofie McLeod; Australian Schoolgirls Team: Elle Perriman; International Umpires: Peri Buckley, Minka Woolley; National Team Scouting: Andrew McDonald; Hockeyroos Video Operator: Ilene Carr; International Tournament Director: Ken Read; Australian Veterans Women Teams: Tracey Beltz, Susan Brooks, Amanda Conrad, Kirsten McTaggart, Peri Buckley, Linda Gaskell, Claire Pearce, Jacqui Tolland, Joanne Traynor, Rachael Martin (shadow), Liz Butler (Physio), Joanne Phillips, Greg Peart (Asst Coach), Kathy Costelloe (Asst Coach), Alison Monk (Selector, Manager); Australian Veteran Mens Teams: Gary Street, Colin Pearce, Arthur McHugh, Dean Williams (Umpire), Annette White (Masseur) Marketing The AHL Teams were supported by naming rights sponsors, Wrest Point Casino and Medical Imaging Australia, along with a significant contribution once again from Jerry Hampton Pharmacies. Tattersall’s Hobart Aquatic Centre sponsored gym memberships for the players, thus enabling the Wrest Point Van Demons, and the MIA Tassie Tigers to be fully prepared to compete in the Australian Hockey League. Individual players enjoyed significant support from their personal sponsors, and once again the AHL Supporters Club members provided a valuable contribution. The State Government, through Sport & Recreation Tasmania, continued to provide support for Administration and Participation. Together with the assistance of the Tasmanian Institute of Sport, through the TIS Hockey Program, Government support has enabled Hockey Tasmania to deliver quality programs in elite and junior development. Hockey Tasmania hosted a highly successful three Test International Series between Australia and Spain, the Trans Tasman series between Australia and New Zealand for Veteran Men’s & Women’s teams across four age groups; and hosted the AHL Men’s Finals Week in May. Officiating The Officiating Committee continued to be active in the development of technical officials and umpires. A Level 1 Umpire Coach course attracted participants from all regions. The depth of officials continued to grow, and Tasmanian umpires were selected to represent on all national panels. Volunteers Volunteers in all regions continued to give their time and expertise in coaching, officiating, team management, and club management. Hockey South was announced as the winner of Sport & Recreation Tasmania’s Award for Excellence in Volunteer Management. Facilities THC Redevelopment Committee has been successful in securing State Government funding for upgrading the facilities at the THC, and work on the redevelopment is expected to start in October. When completed, the complex will comprise 3 artificial surfaces, a new Clubhouse, additional office facilities, and an Indoor Centre. Gai Cross Executive Officer Hockey Victoria Governance In accordance with the HV Constitution, the period of transition post amalgamation is now completed. At the 2005 AGM eight of the eleven Directors retired and four positions became vacant, thereby reducing the Board to seven Directors. Chris Chittick and Mike Nelson were re-elected and Glenda Wilson and Shaun Dooley became the newly elected members. A huge vote of thanks must go to the retiring Board members Ken John, Esther Wood, Kathy Kostos, Lou Dobson OAM, Richard Clancy and Ian Stewart for their long term and valued commitment to Victorian hockey and particularly for their guidance and wisdom through the period of amalgamation. The previous Board began the process of developing a strategic plan, which has been completed and adopted by the current Board. The strategic plan has as its main planks, improvement in the quality and growth in participation at all levels of the sport. The Board is now part way through a process of reconstituting a series of advisory groups and sub-committees to enable the Board members to better access the collective wisdom and abilities of its passionate and dedicated hockey community. Club Competition Congratulations to Waverley for their third successive victory in the State League 1 men’s competition. Waverley also took out the women’s State League 1 premiership – a great performance by the club. The winner of the men’s SL1 best and fairest award – the Fin McNab, was Doncaster’s Andrew Smith and the Don Vincent Award – women’s SL1 best and fairest, was Waverley’s Renee Trost. Country Board member country visitations continued throughout the year in recognition of the significant role country hockey plays in the development of the sport in Victoria and where a sizeable proportion of HV’s development effort is directed. It is also pleasing to note that two new synthetic facilities have been established, one in the southwest at Warrnambool and another in central Victoria at Bendigo. Furthermore, there are good prospects for at least one and possibly two more facilities in other parts of the state that do not currently have ready access to synthetic pitches. Development The last twelve months has been an exciting one for HV’s Development Department with the newly established Strategic Plan providing a framework for the direction of development programs. Strategic plan objectives include: • Maximising participation across all facets of the sport • Development of innovative player recruitment programs • Lift in standards across all facets of the sport Program initiatives / strategies as a result of the strategic plan have included: • Review and restructure the Sportscover Vic Stix Talent Squad Program • Implementation of umpire recruitment and mentoring programs • Review and restructure talent development programs – (U/14 & U/17) • Continue the delivery of targeted programs with program partners, Vic Health, Melbourne City Council and the Department of Victorian Communities Sportscover Vic Stix Talent Squad Program As a step towards creating a clear pathway for talented players in Victoria, the age groups for the Sportscover Vic Stix Talent Squads Program was reduced to encompass a younger group of 13 & 14 year old players. This also enabled HV to join forces with the Victorian Secondary Schools Association to promote and support both school hockey and HV programs and effectively exposing a broader base of players to representative opportunities. Approximately 250 athletes participated in a variety of training sessions conducted in many venues throughout the state. A comprehensive holistic program was delivered including sessions on physical preparation appropriate for the training athlete, nutrition & recovery strategies, time management and skill development. The Victorian Institute of Sport also provided an opportunity for the coaches and officials to attend a session with some of Victoria’s Commonwealth Games gold medal winning athletes (Loudy Tourky and Stephen Mowlam), to learn about their journeys to success and the role their coaches played in their lives. These professional development sessions are a regular part of the program and it provided opportunities for those that give up so much of their valuable time to help improve the young hockey players of Victoria. Coach Development HV has continued to promote the benefits of the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme by conducting numerous courses throughout the year. These have included introductory courses as well as Level 1 and Level 2. Approximately 256 participants attended at various venues. Mark Hager, Assistant National Coach conducted a session for all club coaches early in the year. A captive audience of approximately 60 coaches listened to Mark as he spoke about the strategies and patterns of play utilised by the national program. Congratulations to the following coaches who have achieved high levels of accreditation: Paul Jones: Level 2 Jim Lekkas Level 2 Simon Cleave Level 2 Jim Galanos Level 2 Mick Morrow Level 2 Umpire Development In partnership with Vichealth, the Regional Umpire Coach Program continues to gain momentum, with many clubs and new umpires utilising the services of these coaches out and about within the regions. These coaches conducted courses; assisted clubs to develop umpiring plans, coached and assessed many umpires. As a result, the South West Zone has developed an umpiring recruitment strategic plan up until 2009 and Elaine Hood from the Northern Page 29 State Reports Zone has developed an Umpire Mentoring Program that will be promoted throughout all clubs in the future. Talented umpires identified via this program will be encouraged to move through the ranks and officiate at higher levels. Umpire Coaches were also appointed to assist with developing umpires at senior levels and approximately 300 participants attended officiating courses conducted throughout the twelvemonth period at various venues. This is a large increase in numbers from previous years. Junior Participation School Holiday Program The Australian Sports Camps again assisted with the conduct of school holiday programs during the July School Holidays. 160 young players participated in sessions overseen by Head Coach Andrew Smith and guest coaches consisting of the majority of the VIS Vipers and VIS Vikings players. Thanks to this professional organisation that assists with promoting Hockey to the wider community. School Programs – FUNSTIX & Rookey During the last 12 months, HV’s Participation Officer, Jim Lekkas has been working enthusiastically to encourage clubs to work within their local schools and promote their services/clubs. In the last half of 2005, 550 participants attended FUNSTIX sessions conducted by local club coaches in their local community schools. Approximately 380 of these then attended Hook in2 Hockey sessions conducted as follow-on programs in the club environment, by 10 of the participating clubs. The Hook in2 Hockey program and the newly launched Rookey program are the national recruitment strategies designed to introduce new players to hockey in a fun and game-sense format. In 2006, we have had eight clubs and 41 schools conduct FUNSTIX sessions for approximately 6,935 participants, 2,256 of these also participated in Rookey sessions. As a follow on, 15 clubs have conducted Hook in2 Hockey programs, where approximately 500 children have registered to participate. These programs have not only proven to be extremely successful in creating links between local hockey clubs and their local communities, but also in promoting our sport to the wider community and creating extra development opportunities for our coaches and school teachers. Under 11 & Under 12 Development Squad Program The Junior Development Squad for 2005 proved to be an overwhelming success, with a record number of children trialing for the program. Some 200 boys and approximately 130 girls tried out, which highlights the popularity of the program amongst junior participants. The selected 112 children were broken up into four groups of 14 and underwent a four week training program, part of which included a session teaching them all about correct running techniques from a VIS running coach. In addition the children also received nutritional and time management advice. Included on top of all these benefits, the children were exposed to some great coaching tips from some of Victoria’s elite young players. The program cultivated with the traditional round robin carnival day. This was also used as a vehicle for some of the coaches and young umpires to complete coaching and umpiring accreditations. Community Events HV again participated in the Australia Day celebrations at Alexander Gardens. Jim Lekkas, Kimberley Morrow, Claire Messent conducted introductory Hockey sessions and promoted the Hook in 2 Hockey program whilst dealing with extremely hot weather conditions. Club Development In partnership with Vichealth, HV continues to promote the benefits of clubs providing safe and healthy environments for their members. Club HELP workshops and discussions have been held for Mornington Peninsula Women’s HA, Frankston HC, Camberwell HC and Mornington Peninsula HC. Page 30 With the ever-increasing incidents of bad spectator behaviour, and the national increase of child obesity, it is important for clubs to promote a safe and healthy culture for their members. It has been encouraging to be a part of the consolidation of Hockey in Victoria over the last twelve months. Jim Lekkas, as Participation Officer, has been outstanding in promoting hockey to the wider and school communities. The enthusiastic club coaches that have worked with Jim, highlight the strong community spirit within the club environment, a real positive for our sport. The number of participants attending courses and wishing to step into coaching and officiating roles is certainly promising for the growth of our sport in the future. The increase in the number of participants we have attending our development programs, is testimony to the work that the clubs do in their local areas. Overall, a busy and fulfilling year for the development department with many new initiatives planned for the future. Conclusion Hockey in Victoria is poised for a leap forward in participation and improvement in the overall “hockey experience”. We have a well thought out strategic direction, a strong and committed hockey community, a growing participation base and a fine network of top class synthetic hockey facilities. The Board looks forward to a significant growth of participation in all areas of hockey, an improvement in standards across the sport, developing, maintaining and supporting a viable and effective affiliate and club networks and increasing access to high quality facilities. Our thanks to all affiliates, our volunteers, sponsors, Hockey Australia and the State Government for their commitment and support. Adam Wallish Chief Executive - Hockey Victoria Hockey WA Hockey WA has undergone a positive consolidating year with the imminent transfer of the ownership of the Perth Hockey Stadium and its catering and turf facilities to Hockey WA. The new management structure was implemented which allowed for the employment of an Operations Manager and a Profile and Branding Manager. Their areas of expertise have brought numerous benefits to the stadium and hockey in Western Australia. The board held a strategic planning retreat in early 2006 at which time both the strategic plan and the corporate governance structure were reviewed. New objectives were included into the strategic plan and progressed through the year. The corporate governance model was agreed to and implemented with success through 2006. Marketing and promotion was given precedence in 2006 and our new look website, increased level of sponsorship and other branding initiatives have been well received. A formal marketing plan has given these initiatives the necessary direction required to keep on track. Increases in attendance at showcase games and our Gala Grand Final Weekend is evidence of the success being achieved through the implementation of the marketing plan. Developmentally Hockey WA is busy encouraging hockey at all levels. Seven coaching courses were held state wide and the Elite Competitions Committee arranged for National Coaches to deliver speeches to our state teams and Wizard Home Loans team's coaches. Like most sports, officiating is becoming an uphill battle. Hockey WA rolled out our State Officiating Program with great success. New and experienced umpires can access courses with local games film footage and tests available on our website. Panel umpires now selfappoint their duties on-line in all but Wizard Home Loans grades. Courses have also been held for junior and senior umpires throughout the season. 112 umpires successfully passed the SOP Level 1 course with 32 going on to pass the SOP Level 2 course. Facility management has become a new area in the Hockey WA umbrella. With the assistance of the Department of Sport and Recreation a state-wide Facility Forum was conducted with great success, and will become a permanent annual event on the Hockey WA calendar. All sports with synthetic surfaces were invited to attend, and it was pleasing to see more than hockey facility owners in attendance. Competition Hockey in Western Australia is in a healthy state with an increase in our metropolitan competition. Juniors are booming with over 300 children at our annual Minkey Carnival and a successful first trial of Rookey at a local indoor recreation centre. The Rookey pitch has been a hit with all ages in its first two outings. Our growing Minkey competition (up 18% to 2238 participants) has been bolstered by twenty Hook in2 Hockey centres state-wide with Hook in2 Hockey participants up 30% over the 2005 numbers. The grass roots competition has taken to the HockeyNet on-line results and fixtures enthusiastically. SportingPulse has rated Hockey WA’s metropolitan competition in its top four national sporting users. The season’s umpiring allocations are also now on-line for the first time and clubs have been enthusiastic about being able to view this alongside their fixtures. Our premier divisions have had a boost with Wizard Home Loans sponsoring our first division women’s and men’s teams. Wizard Home Loans were so happy with the experience Hockey WA provided through the season that they have re-signed already for the 2007 competition. The season culminated in our Gala Grand Final Weekend with the Wizard Home Loans League and Cup Grand Finals. The weekend attracted well over 4000 spectators, representing a 30% increase in spectators from 2005. Our AHL women’s team were victorious in Adelaide and a new look SmokeFree WA Thundersticks came fourth. Other state teams who did well included the Under 18 Women (1st), Under 21 women (2nd) Under 16 School Boys (1st) and Men’s Country (3rd). The Women’s Veterans had their best tournament ever with 35s (1st), the 40s (3rd) and the 50s (2nd). The Indoor results were also good with Men (1st), the U18 Women (2nd) and U18 Women (2nd). Another highlight at the Perth Hockey Stadium were two Kookaburra vs ‘Australia A’ Showcase games with very appreciative crowds. Western Australia was also excited to host a sequence of friendlies in both the lead up to the Commonwealth Games and the World Cup. The Chinese, Malaysian (twice) and Canadian women and the Malaysian and Japanese men provided us with high level exhibition matches. Our location near Asia must help, as the Indian men and Japanese women will also be with us soon. At a national level we must congratulate Kobie McGurk, Emily Halliday, Kim Walker, Hope Munroe, Aaron Hopkins, Michael Boyce and Bevan George for their Australian representation. Sponsorship Hockey WA continues to benefit from several long term strategic alliances with sponsors and other partner organizations. The Department of Sport and Recreation, Healthway, Wizard Home Loans, Gryphon, Hockey Action, CBH Group, Chestnut Grove Wines, Cadbury Schweppes, Underwater Contracting Services, WA Institute of Sport, Curtin University of Technology, Rising Stars Travel, Community Newspapers, Precision Films and WA Trophies and Gifts all contribute in many different ways to the ongoing success of WA Hockey. Thanks Many thanks must go to the huge contribution of committees, officials and volunteers at a club and regional level. Hockey WA would not exist without the help of all these volunteers, no matter how small their contribution. Linda Hammersley Chief Executive Officer Hockey WA Page 31 Results KOOKABURRAS V Germany European Tour 2005 Hamburg, Germany 8 & 10 August, 2005 Michael Boyce, Travis Brooks, Ben Bishop, Dean Butler, Liam De Young, Luke Doerner, Jamie Dwyer, Nathan Eglington, Bevan George, Rob Hammond, Aaron Hopkins, Stephen Lambert, Brent Livermore, Michael McCann, Stephen Mowlam, Matt Naylor, Grant Schubert, Andrew Smith, Craig Victory, Matthew Wells Luke Doerner, Jamie Dwyer, Nathan Eglington, Bevan George, David Guest, Rob Hammond, Aaron Hopkins, Mark Knowles, Stephen Lambert, Brent Livermore, Michael McCann, Stephen Mowlam, Matt Naylor, Grant Schubert, Andrew Smith, Craig Victory, Matthew Wells 15 November, 2005 Australia 4 New Zealand 2 (Half Time 1-2) Australia – De Young 11m FG, Brooks 54m FG, Eglington 57m FG, McCann 70m FG, New Zealand – Burrows 5m FG, Naylor 22m PC V Germany, Netherlands, Pakistan Hamburg Masters 2005 Hamburg, Germany 12-14 August, 2005 17 November, 2005 Australia 26 Fiji 0 (Half Time 14-0) Australia – Andrew Smith 7m PC, Grant Schubert 8m FG, Mark Knowles 10m FG, Andrew Smith 11m FG, Grant Schubert 13m FG, Matt Naylor 14m PC, Grant Schubert 15m PC, Matt Naylor 17m PC, Nathan Eglington 22m FG, Matt Naylor 24m FG, Andrew Smith 25m FG, De Young Liam 27m FG, Luke Doerner 33m PC, Jamie Dwyer 34m FG, Grant Schubert 37m FG, Matt Wells 40m PC, Matt Naylor 46m FG, Jamie Dwyer 48m FG, Travis Brooks 52m FG, Nathan Eglington 54m FG, Nathan Eglington 57m FG, Luke Doerner 59 PC, Jamie Dwyer 62m FG, Jamie Dwyer 63m FG, Jamie Dwyer 66m FG, Jamie Dwyer 69m FG Michael Boyce, Travis Brooks, Dean Butler, Liam De Young, Luke Doerner, Jamie Dwyer, Nathan Eglington, Bevan George, Rob Hammond, Aaron Hopkins, Stephen Lambert, Brent Livermore, Michael McCann, Stephen Mowlam, Grant Schubert, Andrew Smith, Craig Victory, Matthew Wells 19 November, 2005 Australia 5 New Zealand 1 (Half Time 3-1) Australia – Schubert 14m FG, Smith 24m FG, Schubert 27m FG, Wells 51m PC, De Young 52m FG, New Zealand – Hari 15m FG 12 August, 2005 Australia 1 Netherlands 3 Australia – Matt Naylor 62m PC, Netherlands – Matthijs Brouwer 19m FG, Rob Derikx 40m FG, Roderick Weusthof 45m FG Sahara Champions Trophy Chennai, India 8-16 December, 2005 8 August, 2005 Australia 0 Germany 1 (Half Time 0-1) Germany – Christian Zeller 14m PC 10 August, 2005 Australia 0 Germany 1 (Half Time 0-1) Germany – No.7 23m FG 13 August, 2005 Australia 6 Germany 0 Australia – McCann 4m FG, Bishop 33m FG, Doerner 44m PC, Schubert 48m PC, Bishop 64m FG, Livermore 69m PS 14 August, 2005 Australia 4 Pakistan 3 Australia – Livermore 8m PC, Dwyer 10m FG, Schubert 37m FG, Smith 51m PC, Pakistan – Muhammad 41m PC, Shakeel 47m FG, Muhammad 54m PC Rabobank Trophy 2005 Amstelveen, Netherlands 14-21 August, 2005 Michael Boyce, Travis Brooks, Dean Butler, Liam De Young, Luke Doerner, Jamie Dwyer, Nathan Eglington, Bevan George, Rob Hammond, Aaron Hopkins, Stephen Lambert, Brent Livermore, Michael McCann, Stephen Mowlam, Grant Schubert, Andrew Smith, Craig Victory, Matthew Wells 16 August, 2005 Australia 7 Korea 1(Half time 4-0) Australia - Schubert 5m/70m PC, McCann 18m/25m FG, Brooks 22m FG, De Young 50m FG, Hammond 68m FG; Korea - Hong 64m FG 17 August, 2005 Australia 6 England 2 (Half time 1-0) Australia - Wells 33m PC, Dwyer 44m FG, Schubert 50m FG, Bishop 55m FG, Doerner 66m PC, Naylor 70m FG; England - Alexander 38m FG, Moore 60m FG 19 August, 2005 Australia 4 Netherlands 1(Half time 1-0) Australia - Grant Schubert 4m/64m FG, Luke Doerner 53m PC, Travis Brooks 69m FG; Netherlands - Taeke Taekema 38m PC 21 August, 2005 Australia 3 Pakistan 4 Australia – Brooks 9m FG, Schubert 24m FG, Bishop 33m PC, Pakistan – Warsi 17m PC, Zakir 32m FG, Butt 42m FG, Khan 50m FG V Fiji, New Zealand Oceania Cup Suva, Fiji 15 – 19 November, 2005 Michael Boyce, Travis Brooks, Dean Butler, Liam De Young, Page 32 Travis Brooks, Dean Butler, Liam De Young, Luke Doerner, Jamie Dwyer, Nathan Eglington, Bevan George, David Guest, Aaron Hopkins, Mark Knowles, Stephen Lambert, Brent Livermore, Michael McCann, Stephen Mowlam, Matt Naylor, Grant Schubert, Andrew Smith, Matthew Wells 10 December, 2005 Australia 4 Germany 1 (Half Time 2-0) Australia – Dwyer 14m FG, Eglington 30m FG, Dwyer 36m PC, Livermore 39m PS, Germany – Zeller 61m FG 11 December, 2005 Australia 4 Spain 2 (Half Time 2-1) Australia – Brooks 5m FG, Livermore 45m PS, Doerner 50m PC, McCann 66m FG, Spain – Frexia 12m PC, 26m FG 13 December, 2005 Australia 4 India 1 (Half Time 4-1) Australia – Eglington 1m FG, Butler 12m FG, Eglington 14m FG, Brooks 20m FG, India – Khandekar 31m FG 14 December, 2005 Australia 3 Netherlands 3 (Half Time 2-1) Australia – Naylor 12m FG, Smith 27m PC, McCann 68m FG, Netherlands – Taekema 21m PC/42m PC 16 December, 2005 Australia 3 Pakistan 3 (Half Time 1-1) Australia – Doerner 31m PC, Naylor 55m FG, Wells 57m PC, Pakistan – Imran 34m PC, Butt 39m PC, Khan 60m FG 18 December, 2005 Australia 3 Netherlands 1(Half time 1-0) Australia - Matthew Wells PC 21m, Liam de Young FG 36m, Jamie Dwyer FG 62m; Netherlands - Taeke Taekema PC 66m V Spain (5 Test Series) Melbourne & Hobart, Australia 27 January- 5 February 2006 Travis Brooks, Michael Boyce, Dean Butler, Luke Doerner, Jamie Dwyer, Bevan George, David Guest, Aaron Hopkins, Mark Knowles, Stephen Lambert, Brent Livermore, Michael McCann, Matt Naylor, Grant Schubert, Andrew Smith, Craig Victory 27 January, 2006 Australia 4 Spain 4 (Half time 3-2) Australia - Livermore 19m PS, Schubert 21m FG, Doerner 28m PC, Brooks 55m FG; Spain - Amat 26m FG, Allegre 35m/62m PC, Freixa 45m FG 29 January, 2006 Australia 3 Spain 0 (Half time 1-0) Australia - Brooks 27m FG, Doerner 44m PC, Victory 63m FG 1 February, 2006 Australia 4 Spain 2 (Half time 1-1) Australia – Dwyer 19m/48m FG, Schubert 59m FG, Eglington 70m FG; Spain – Sojo 34m FG, Tubau 40m PS 3 February, 2006 Australia 4 Spain 4 (Half time 2-2) Australia – Dwyer 14m FG, Smith 29m PC/48m FG, Eglington 42m FG; Spain – Amat 19m FG/47m PC, Allegre 34m PC, Freixa 40m FG 5 February, 2006 Australia 1 Spain 3(Half time 1-2) Australia - Dwyer 28m FG; Spain - Allegre 2m FG/41m FG, Amat 8m FG V Malaysia Perth, Australia 2-10 March, 2006 Travis Brooks, Dean Butler, Liam De Young, Luke Doerner, Jamie Dwyer, Nathan Eglington, Bevan George, Rob Hammond, Aaron Hopkins, Mark Knowles, Stephen Lambert, Brent Livermore, Michael McCann, Stephen Mowlam, Grant Schubert, Matthew Wells 7 March, 2006 Australia 3 Malaysia 0 (Half time 1-0) Australia - Hammond 22m FG, Doerner 39m PC, Brooks 70m FG 9 March, 2006 Australia 5 Malaysia 0(Half Time 0-0) Australia – Doerner 38m PC/ 39m PC/ 70 PC, Dwyer 45m PC, Livermore 55m PS, Malaysia – Muhamad 59m PC, Tg Ahmad Tajuddin Tg 68m FG 18th Commonwealth Games Melbourne, Australia 15-26 March, 2006 Travis Brooks, Dean Butler, Liam De Young, Luke Doerner, Jamie Dwyer, Nathan Eglington, Bevan George, Rob Hammond, Aaron Hopkins, Mark Knowles, Stephen Lambert, Brent Livermore, Michael McCann, Stephen Mowlam, Grant Schubert, Matthew Wells 17 March, 2006 Australia 5 Scotland 1(Half time 3-1) Australia - Wells 12m PC, Butler 26m FG, Doerner 32m FG, Brooks 62m FG, Livermore 66m FG; Scotland - Stott 13m FG 19 March, 2006 Australia 5 Canada 1 (Half time 3-0) Australia - George 10m/42m PC, Eglington 11m FG, McCann 29m/48m FG; Canada - Wettlaufer 69m PC 21 March, 2006 Australia 5 England 1 (Half time 2-0) Australia - Eglington 2m/33m/62m FG, Livermore 42m PC/47m PS; Tindall 55m PC 22 March, 2006 Australia 5 New Zealand 2 (Half time 0-0) Australia - Knowles FG 40m, De Young 53m FG, Doerner 60m PC, Schubert 63m FG, Dwyer 64m PS; New Zealand - Brooks 52m FG, Child 55m FG 24 March, 2006 Australia 6 Malaysia 0 (Half time 1-0) Australia – Livermore 33m/42m PS, Dwyer PC 51m, Doerner 56m PC/70m PS, De Young 67m FG 26 March, 2006 Australia 3 Pakistan 0 (Half time 1-0) Australia - De Young 18m PC, Doerner 57m PC, Dwyer 60m FG Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Kuala Lumper, Malaysia 18-25 June, 2006 Michael Boyce, Travis Brooks, Dean Butler, Liam De Young, Luke Doerner, Troy Elder, Russell Ford, David Guest, Rob Hammond, Aaron Hopkins, Mark Knowles, Stephen Lambert, Brent Livermore, Daniel McPherson, Matt Naylor, Eddie Ockenden, Grant Schubert, Matthew Wells 18 June, 2006 Australia 4 India 1(Half time 2-1) Australia - Troy Elder 7m FG, Matt Naylor 11m/40m FG, Luke Doerner 64m PC; India - Tejbir Singh 23m PC 19 June, 2006 Australia 0 Korea 3 (Half time 0-3) Korea- Jang Jong Hyun 20m/23m PC, You Hyo Sik 21m FG 21 June, 2006 Australia 2 Malaysia 2 Australia - Brent Livermore 27m PS, Travis Brooks 41m FG; Malaysia - Ismail Abu 16m PC, Megat 70m PS 23 June, 2006 Australia 7 New Zealand 1 Australia - Grant Schubert 7m/48m FG, Luke Doerner 21m/23m PC, Matt Naylor 38m FG, Travis Brooks 58m FG, Dean Butler 60m PC; New Zealand - Richard Petherick 69m PC. 25 June, 2006 Australia 2 Netherlands 6 Australia - Matt Naylor 60m FG, Grant Schubert 69m PS; Netherlands - Roderick Weusthof 6m/47m/66m FG, Taeke Taekema 22m PC, Teun de Nooijer 42m FG, Ronald Brouwer 52m FG. 2 October, 2005 Australia 0 New Zealand 0 (Half Time 0-0) 3 October, 2005 Australia 2 Malaysia 1 (Half Time 2-0) Australia – Hudson 2m FG, Arrold 31m PC, Malaysia – Sitinoor A Ruhani 60m PS 5 October, 2005 Australia 4 Italy 1 (Half Time 3-0) Australia – Taylor 3m FG, Hudson 19m FG, Skirving 33m PC/37m FG, Italy – No. 15 66Mm PC 7 October, 2005 Australia 2 India 0 (Half Time 1-0) Australia – River 31m FG/ 64m FG 8 October, 2005 Australia 2 India 2 (5-3) (Half Time 0-2) Australia – Hudson 56m PC, Patrick 59m PC, India – Mamia 6m FG, Jaskeer 28m PC V New Zealand Oceania Cup Auckland, New Zealand, Sydney, Australia 30 October, 2005, 3 & 5 November, 2005 Wendy Alcorn, Nicole Arrold, Madonna Blyth, Toni Cronk, Ursula Ditton, Suzie Faulkner, Emily Halliday, Kate Hollywood, Nikki Hudson, Rachel Imison, Emma Meyer, Donna-Lee Patrick, Megan Rivers, Rebecca Sanders, Angie Skirving, Karen Smith, Melanie Twitt, Kim Walker HOCKEYROOS V Korea Adelaide & Queensland, Australia 12 – 21 August, 2005 29 October, 2005 Australia 0 New Zealand 1 (Half Tim 0-0) New Zealand – H Dillon 39.40m PC Wendy Alcorn, Nicole Arrold, Madonna Blyth, Toni Cronk, Ursula Ditton, Denise Durajski, DeAnne Gilbert, Emily Halliday, Kate Hollywood, Nikki Hudson, Rachel Imison, Fiona Johnson, Kobie McGurk, Donna-Lee Patrick, Hayley Phipps, Megan Rivers, Rebecca Sanders, Angie Skirving, Karen Smith, Ngaire Smith, Sian Smithson, Sarah Taylor, Melanie Twitt, Kim Walker 3 November, 2005 Australia 4 New Zealand 0 (Half Tim 0-0) Australia – Madonna Blyth 46m FG, Karen Smith 49m FG, Emily Halliday 57m PC, Angie Skirving 67m PC 11 August, 2005 Australia 3 Korea 2 (Half time 2-1) Australia – Nikki Hudson 8m FG, Donna Lee Patrick 19m FG, Angie Skirving 70m PC, Korea – Kim Mi Seon 35m FG/ 47m FG 12 August, 2005 Australia 2 Korea 1 (Half time 1-1) Australia – Sian Smithson FG 29m, Nikki Hudson FG 55m; Korea – Kim Mi Seon FG 5m. 14 August, 2005 Australia 2 Korea 1 (Half time 0-1) Australia – Angie Skirving 60m PC, Nikki Hudson 69m FG, Korea – Kim Yun Seon 22m PC 18 August, 2005 Australia 2 Korea 1 (Half time 1-1) Australia – Donna Lee Patrick 22m FG, Nikki Hudson 55m PC, Korea – Kim Jung Hpp 28m PC 20 August, 2005 Australia 5 Korea 0 (Half time 3-0) Australia – Nikki Hudson 16m FG, Karen Smith 24m FG, Madonna Blyth 30m PC, Angie Skirving 42m PC, Nikki Hudson 69m FG 21 August, 2005 Australia 4 Korea 2 (Half time 1-1) Australia – Karen Smith 27m FG, Nikki Hudson 41m FG, Karen Smith 44m FG, Kate Hollywood 45m FG, Korea – Kim Jung Hee 41m FG, Park Jeong Sook 65m FG 7th Indira Gandhi International Gold Cup New Delhi, India 29 September – 10 October, 2005 Wendy Alcorn, Nicole Arrold, Toni Cronk, Ursula Ditton, Suzie Faulkner, Emily Halliday, Nikki Hudson, Rachel Imison, Fiona Johnson, Emma Meyer, Donna-Lee Patrick, Hayley Phipps Megan Rivers, Rebecca Sanders, Angie Skirving, Ngaire Smith, Sarah Taylor, Kim Walker 5 November, 2005 Australia 2 New Zealand 0 (Half Tim 1-0) Australia – Wendy Alcorn 27m FG, Suzie Faulkner 40m FG V Argentina (Test Matches) Wendy Alcorn, Nicole Arrold, Madonna Blyth, Suzie Faulkner, Deane Gilbert, Emily Halliday, Kate Hollywood, Nikki Hudson, Fiona Johnson, Amy Korner, Kobie McGurk, Emma Meyer, Donna-Lee Patrick, Megan Rivers, Rebecca Sanders, Angie Skirving, Karen Smith, Melanie Twitt, Kim Walker 20 November, 2005 Australia 3 Argentina 1 (Half Time 0-1) Australia – Angie Skirving 40m/45m PC, Fiona Johnson 16m FG, Argentina - Alejandor Laura Gulla, 4m PC 22 November, 2005 Australia 5 Argentina 2 (Half Time 2-1) Australia – Angie Skirving 10m PC, Nicole Arrold 30m PS, Nikki Hudson 42m FG, Emily Halliday 53m PC, Kim Walker 57m PC V Argentina, China, Germany, Korea, Netherlands Samsung Champions Trophy Canberra, Australia 26 November – 4 December 2005 Wendy Alcorn, Nicole Arrold, Madonna Blyth, Toni Cronk, Emily Halliday, Kate Hollywood, Nikki Hudson, Rachel Imison, Amy Korner, Kobie McGurk, Emma Meyer, Megan Rivers, Rebecca Sanders, Angie Skirving, Karen Smith, Sarah Taylor, Melanie Twitt, Kim Walker 26 November, 2005 Australia 2 Germany 0 (Half Time 1-0) Australia – Rebecca Sanders 6m PC, Nikki Hudson 45m PC 27 November, 2005 Australia 2 Korea 0 (Half Time 0-0) Australia – Karen Smith 42m PC, Nikki Hudson 63m FG 29 November, 2005 Australia 1 China 0 (Half Time 0-0) Australia - Angie Skirving 45m PC 1 December, 2005 Australia 1 Argentina 1 (Half Time 0-1) Australia - Madonna Blyth 61m PC, Argentina – Alejandra Gulla 7m PC 3 December, 2005 Australia 3 Netherlands 1 (Half Time 1-1) Australia – Madonna Blyth 11m FG, Rebecca Sanders 55m FG, Angie Skirving 63m PC, Netherlands – Sylvia Karres 12m FG 4 December, 2005 Australia 0 Netherlands 0 Penalty Strokes (4-5) (Half Time 0-0) V Argentina, England, Netherlands 4 Nation Tournament Argentina Tour Cordoba, Argentina 23-30 January, 2006 Wendy Alcorn, Nicole Arrold, Madonna Blyth, Toni Cronk, Suzie Faulkner, Emily Halliday, Susannah Harris, Kate Hollywood, Nikki Hudson, Rachel Imison, Kobie McGurk, Emma Meyer, Rebecca Sanders, Angie Skirving, Karen Smith, Sarah Taylor, Melanie Twitt, Kim Walker 20 January, 2006 Australia 0 Argentina 0 21 January, 2006 Australia 3 Argentina 0 (Half Time 3-0) Australia – Angie Skirving 5m FG, Suzie Faulkner 18m FG, Nicole Arrold 32m PC 24 January, 2006 Australia 0 Argentina 1 (Half Time 0-0) Argentina – Garcia 39m FG 25 January, 2006 Australia 1 Netherlands 1 (Half Time 0-1) Australia – Suzie Faulkner FG, Netherlands – PC 27 January, 2006 Australia 2 England 2 (Half Time 2-1) Australia - Sarah Taylor FG, Madonna Blyth FG, England – K Walsh PC, Dawson PC 28 January, 2006 Australia 0 England 0 Penalty Strokes (4-3) V Canada 3 Test Series Perth, Australia 22-26 February, 2006 Wendy Alcorn, Nicole Arrold, Madonna Blyth, Toni Cronk, Suzie Faulkner, Emily Halliday, Kate Hollywood, Nikki Hudson, Rachel Imison, Kobie McGurk, Rebecca Sanders, Angie Skirving, Karen Smith, Sarah Taylor, Melanie Twitt, Kim Walker 22 February, 2006 Australia 2 Canada 1 (Half Time 2-1) Australia – Suzie Faulkner 12m PC, Angie Skirving 24m PC, Canada – Andrea Rushton 17m PC 24 February, 2006 Australia 3 Canada 0 (Half Time 0-0) Australia – Suzie Faulkner 37m PC, Angie Skirving 58m FG, Karen Smith 65m FG 26 February, 2006 Australia 9 Canada 2 (Half Time 1-5) Australia – Nicole Arrold 13m FG, Wendy Alcorn 18m PC, Suzie Faulkner 30m PS, Wendy Alcorn 32m FG, Nicole Arrold 35m PC, Suzie Faulkner 47m FG, Suzie Faulkner 61m PC, Kate Hollywood 62m FG, Kim Walker 66m PC, Canada – Stephanie Jameson 25m PC, Deb Cuthbert 51m FG 18th Commonwealth Games Melbourne, Australia 15-26 March, 2006 Nicole Arrold, Wendy Beattie, Madonna Blyth, Toni Cronk, Suzie Faulkner, Emily Halliday, Kate Hollywood, Nikki Hudson, Rachel Imison, Kobie McGurk, Rebecca Sanders, Angie Skirving, Karen Smith, Sarah Taylor, Melanie Twitt, Kim Walker Page 33 Results 16 March, 2006 Australia 4 India 2 (Half time 2-2) Australia - Beattie 1m FG, Smith 23m FG, Sanders 41m FG, Skirving 70m PC; India - Lukra 13m PC, Kharb 22m PC 17 March, 2006 Australia 8 Malaysia 0 (Half Time 4-0) Australia – Sanders 9m PC, Arrold 23m FG, Hollywood 25m PC, Hudson 28m FG, Faulkner 49m FG, Sanders 49m FG, Blyth 57m FG, Skirving 65m PC 19 March, 2006 Australia 12 Nigeria 0 (Half time 7 - 0) Australia - Blyth 1m FG, Skirving 7m PC, Arrold 16m FG/19m PS, Hudson 30m PC/35m FG/PC 53m, Halliday 32m PC, Beattie 39m FG, Taylor 51m FG, Smith 58m FG, Hollywood 62m PC 28 September, 2005 AIS 2 Japan 1 AIS - Cleghorn 57m FG, Ford 64m FG; JAP – Yoshida 7m PC 15 September, 2005 Australia 2 China 0 (Half Time 2-0) Australia –Amy Korner 7m PC, Susanah Harris 33m PC BURRAS 8th Junior Men’s World Cup Rotterdam, Netherlands 12 June – 13 July, 2005 17 September, 2005 Australia 3 Chile 1 (Half Time 1-0) Australia – Shellt Liddelow 16m PC, Kate Hollywood 46m FG, Shelly Liddelow 57m FG, Chile – Maria Jose Fernandez 42m PC Des Abbott, Kiel Brown, Ian Burcher, Joel Carroll, Jon Charlesworth, Chris Ciriello, Tom Cleghorn, Ben Creese, Ian Davidson, Colin Hennessy, Daniel Hotchkis, Mark Knowles, Ed Ockenden, Mark Paterson, Ian Smyth, Glenn Turner 18 September, 2005 Australia 2 Netherlands 3 (Half Time 2-1) Australia – Rheannin Kelly 10m PC, Kobie McGurk 25m PC, Netherlands – Hevvel Dirkse 34m FG, Maartjie Pavmen 48m PC, Vera Vorstenbosch 70m FG 20 June, 2005 Australia 1 Germany 2 (Half Time 2-0) Australia – Hotchkis 46m PC, Germany – 20m PC, 21m FG 23 March, 2006 Australia 3 England 0 (Half time 1-0) Australia - Hollywood 28m FG, Halliday 37m PC, Faulkner 69m FG 22 June, 2005 Australia 4 Germany 2 (Half Time 0-1) Australia – Hotchkis 37m FG, Knowles 52 FG, Cleghorn 56m FG/ 57m FG, Germany – 18m PC, 69m PC 25 March, 2006 Australia 1 India 0(Half time 0-0) Australia - Hudson 62m FG 29 June, 2005 Australia 12 Chile 0 (Half Time 7-0) Australia – Hennessy 2m PC/ 11m FG/ 38m FG/ 44m FG, Cleghorn 5m FG/ 9m FG, Charlesworth 17m FG, Davidson 23m FG, Turner 34m FG/ 49m FG, Abbott 44m FG, Brown 69m FG DEVELOPMENT AIS Tour 12 September – 1 October, 2005 AIS v Korea Seoul, Korea Ben Bishop (WA), Darren Booth (NSW), Geoff Boyce (WA), Steven Boyce (WA), Kiel Brown (QLD), Nathan Burgers (QLD), Tom Cleghorn (SA), Russell Ford (VIC), David Guest (TAS), Josh Hawes (ACT), David Hennessey (NT), Eli Matheson (NSW), Daniel McPherson (NSW), Matt Naylor (NSW), Seyi Onitiri (ACT), Marcus Richardson (TAS), Greg Reece (SA), Andrew Smith (VIC) 15 September, 2005 AIS 4 Korea 4 AIS - Eli Matheson 6m FG, Andrew Smith 41m/44m FG, Marcus Richardson 61m FG; Korea – 18m PC, 45m PC, 48m PC, 70m PC 17 September, 23005 AIS 2 Korea 2 AIS - Andrew Smith 27m PC, Liam De Young FG 56m; Korea – 7m PC, 40m PC; KOR – Oh D.K 7m PC/40m PC 19 September, 2005 AIS 1 Korea 3 AIS – Matheson 10m FG; KOR – Oh D.K 35m PC/44m PC, Seo JH 45m FG 30 June, 2005 Australia 7 Belgium 1 (Half Time 3-1) Australia – Hennessy 2/35/38m FG, Knowles 5/53m FG, Hotchkis 61m FG, Abbott 69m FG, Belgium – Jerome 28m PC 2 July, 2005 Australia 3 Pakistan 2 (Half Time 1-1) Australia Smyth 29m FG, Hennessy 50m FG/ 53m FG, Pakistan – Tario 28m FG, Shakeel 55m FG 3 July, 2005 Australia 3 Malaysia 3 (Half Time 1-1) Australia – Hennessy 28m FG, Knowles 58m FG, Cleghorn 61m FG, Malaysia – Rejabzulkifh 6m PC/ 45m PC/ 63m PC JILLAROOS JWWC Camp v New Zealand Christchurch, New Zealand 2 – 9 September, 2005 Jane Bennett, Madonna Blyth, Fiona Boyce, Kary Chau, Jade Close, Casey Eastham, Jacklyn Eddy, Susannah Harris, Kate Hollywood, Kate Hubble, Rheannin Kelly, Amy Korner, Shelly Liddelow, Rachael Lynch, Kobie McGurk, Lisa Pamenter, Emma Patterson, Jayde Taylor 20 September, 2005 Australia 1 USA 0 (Half Time 0-0) Australia – Madonna Blyth 69m PC 21 September, 2005 Australia 4 England 1 (Half Time 1-0) Australia Shelley Liddelow 27m PC, Amy Korner 36m FG/ 66m FG, Kate Hollywood 69m PS, Chile – Alex Dawson 69m FG 23 September, 2005 Australia 0 Germany 0 Penalty Strokes (3-4) (Half Time 0-0) 25 September, 2005 Australia 1 Netherlands 2 (Half Time 1-1) Australia Kate Hollywood 25m FG, Netherlands – Alessia Padalino 10m FG, Maarje Pavmen 52m PC JILLAROOS 4 Nations U21 Tournament Jiangsu, Wujin, China 29 July - 10 August, 2005 Jane Bennett, Madonna Blyth, Fiona Boyce, Kary Chau, Jade Close, Casey Eastham, Jackie Eddy, Samantha Gale, Susannah Harris, Kate Hollywood, Kate Hubble, Rheannin Kelly, Amy Korner, Shelley Liddelow, Rachael Lynch, Kobie McGurk, Lisa Pamenter, Jayde Taylor 2 August, 2005 Australia 3 Germany 2 (Half time 2-1) Australia – Lisa Pamenter 20m FG, Rheannin Kelly 30m PC, Casey Eastham 66m PC 3 August, 2005 Australia 1 Japan 1 (Half time 0-1) Australia - Samantha Gale 53m PS 5 August, 2005 Australia 4 China 0 (Half time 2-0) Australia - Jade Close 11m FG, Lisa Pamenter 28m/50m FG, Emma Paterson 43m FG 20 September, 2005 AIS 5 Korea 1 AIS – Cleghorn 21m FG, De Young 29m FG, Smith 40m FG, Bishop 50m FG, Ford 53m FG; KOR – Oh D.K 11m PC 4 September, 2005 Australia 6 New Zealand 1 (Half Time 5-1) Australia – Kobie McGurk 6m PC, Amy Korner 8m FG, Emma Paterson 10m FG, Susannah Harris 14m FG/ 58m FG, Jade Close 27m PC, New Zealand – 25m PS 21 September, 2005 AIS 2 Kim Chee Hockey Club 3 AIS – Naylor 21m/56m PC; KIM – Yed WK 4m/37m PC, Kang 20m FG 5 September, 2005 Australia 0 New Zealand 2 (Half Time 0-1) New Zealand 30m PC, 42m PC 8 August, 2005 Australia 5 Japan 1 (Half time 2-1) Australia - Shelley Liddelow 7m/48m/61m FG, Lisa Pamenter 15m FG, Kate Hollywood 38m FG 7 September, 2005 Australia 2 New Zealand 1 (Half Time 0-1) Australia – Kary Chau 52m FG, Susannah Harris 65m FG, New Zealand – No. 16 21m PC 9 August, 2005 Australia 4 China 1 (Half time 3-1) Australia - Lisa Pamenter 2m PC, 41m FG, Emma Paterson 23m PC, Kobie McGurk 34m PC JILLAROOS BDO Junior World Cup Santiago, Chile 14 – 25 September, 2005 AHL Australian Hockey League - Women Various 8 April – 14 May, 2006 Jane Bennett, Madonna Blyth, Fiona Boyce, Kary Chau, Jade Close, Casey Eastham, Jacklyn Eddy, Susannah Harris, Kate Hollywood, Kate Hubble, Rheannin Kelly, Amy Korner, Shelly Liddelow, Rachael Lynch, Kobie McGurk, Lisa Pamenter, Emma Patterson, Jayde Taylor Round 17 April, 2006 SmokeFree WA Diamonds 2 NSW Arrows 2 (Penalty Strokes 2-1) NSW - Belinda Brooks 7m PC, Nadia Pritchard 53m FG WA Diamonds - Chantelle Ciallella 61m FG, Emily Halliday 66m PC AIS v Japan Japan 24 September, 2005 AIS 2 Japan 2 AIS - Smith 44m PC, Hawes 57m PC; JAP – Yoshida 9m PC/35m PC 25 September, 2005 AIS 5 Japan 1 AIS - Ford 20m FG, Smith 28m FG, Bishop 47m PS, De Young 52m FG, Hennessy 59m FG; JAP -15m FG 26 September, 2005 AIS 3 Japan 2 AIS - Richardson 8m FG, Ford 28m PC, Hennessy 34m PC; 27 September, 2005 AIS 3 Japan 0 AIS - De Young 29m FG, Naylor 33m PC, Matheson 45m FG. Page 34 14 September, 2005 Australia 1 Spain 2(Half Time 0-2) Australia – Amy Korner 43m FG, Spain – Maria Romagosa 11m PC/ 24m PC 6 August, 2005 Australia 1 Germany 1 (Half time 1-1) Australia - Shelley Liddelow 18m FG 8 April, 2006 SmokeFree WA Diamonds 2 NSW Arrows 1 WA Diamonds - Hope Munro 35m PC, Emily Halliday 64m PC NSW Arrows - Jade Close 67m FG Queensland Scorchers 5 Adelaide Suns 1 Scorchers – Nikki Hudson 8m FG/ 12m FG, Karen Smith 39m FG, Wendy Beattie 48m PC, Jane Bennett 53m PC Vipers- Jessica Shakes 34m FG 23 April, 2006 Queensland Scorchers 8 Wrest Point Van Demons 0 QLD- Emma Paterson 6m FG, Karen Smith 12m FG, Renae Holmes 14m PC, Amy Korner 39m FG, Lisa Pamenter 48m FG, Amy Korner 51m FG, Nikki Hudson 56m FG, Danette Boland 71m PC NSW Arrows 2 Azuma Vipers 1 Arrows - Megan Rivers 2m PC, Melissa Simpson 70m PC; Vipers - Amanda Gillon 13m FG Queensland Scorchers 2 SmokeFree WA Diamonds 1 Scorchers - Jane Bennett 56m FG, Amy Korner 57m FG; Diamonds - Kim Walker 9m FG Azuma Vipers (Vic) 3 Northern Territory 0 Victoria- Leah Merret 16m FG, Claire Messent 13m FG, Amanda Gillon 22m PS Canberra Labor Club Strikers 3 SmokeFree WA Diamonds 3 (Strikers won 4-5 on penalty strokes) Diamonds – Fiona Boyce 23m FG, Kim Walker 26m FG, Fiona Boyce 38m FG; Strikers – Peta Gallagher 20m FG, Michaela Mihailou 21m FG, Clare Hanrahan 43m FG Wrest Point Van Demons 2 Adelaide Suns 0 Van Demons - Lis Paget Chaffey 4m PC, Jackie Jones 70m PC Strikers 7 Van Demons 3 Strikers - P. Gallagher 3m FG, J. Lucas 14m FG, S. Vaughan 23m FG, T. Staunton 44m FG, J. Lucas 48m FG, J. Lucas 54m PC, P. Gallagher 63m FG; Van Demons - J. Jones 33m PC, C. White 43m FG, L. Paget Chaffey 65m FG Victoria Vipers 2 d Adelaide Suns 1 Azuma Vikings - Lauren Brook FG, Kimberley Morrow PC; Adelaide Suns - Leanne Hammond FG Round 7 11 May, 2006 Canberra Labor Club Strikers 4 Azuma Vipers 1 Strikers - Kyralee Urquhart 4m PC, Peta Gallagher 32m/34m 48m PC/FG/PC; Vipers - Amanda Gillon 55m PC 9 April, 2006 Queensland Scorchers 4 Adelaide Suns 0 Scorchers – Suzie Faulkner 14m FG, Shannan Bain 42m PC, Madonna Blyth 46m PC, Amy Korner 64m FG Azuma Vipers (Vic) 3 Northern Territory Pearls 1 Victoria: Leah Merret 8m FG, Tegan Riordan 11m FG, Claire Messent 23m PC; Northern Territory -Terri Bergin 25m PC Strikers 2 Van Demons 0 Strikers - U. Ditton 20m PC, A. Paul 32m PC NSW Arrows 3 Paspaley Territory Pearls 0 NSW Arrows - Jade Close 45m FG, Sam Gale 57m FG, Megan Rivers 63m PC Round 428 April, 2006 Wrest Point Van Demons 2 Paspaley Territory Pearls 0 Wrest Point Van Demons: Eloise Duay 22m FG, Charlotte White 68m FG Azuma Vipers 1 Western Australia Diamonds 1 (Strokes 1-0) Victoria - Renee TROST 26m PC; Western Australia: Amy SHAW 56m PC Round 215 April, 2006 Azuma Vipers 2 Wrest Point Van Demons 0 VIC - Renee Trost 21m FG, Claire Messent 56m PC NSW Arrows 1 Adelaide Suns 2 NSW - Kellie Lee-James 55m FG; SA - Emma Lee 36m FG, 64m FG Adelaide Suns 2 Canberra Strikers 1 SA - Bronte Pickett 17m, Elise Stacey 49m; Canberra Strikers - Sarah Taylor 65m Canberra Labor Club Strikers 3 Queensland Scorchers 2 Strikers - E. Taylor 28m PS, S. Vaughan 42m FG, T. Stewart 61m FG; Scorchers - P. Eiser 13m FG, L. Pamenter 58m FG NSW Arrows 0 Queensland Scorchers 3 QLD - Boland 20m PC, Pamenter 62m PC, Paterson 66m FG 29 April, 2006 Wrest Point Van Demons 3 Paspaley Territory Pearls 2 Paspaley Territory Pearls – Tate Napier 4m PC/65m PS, Michelle Caden 15m PC; Wrest Point Van Demons – Katrina Paterson 21m FG, Lucy Ockenden 49m FG SmokeFree WA Diamonds 6 Paspaley Territory Pearls 1 WA- Hope Munro 14m FG, Emily Halliday 41m PC, Sian Smithson 45m FG, Hope Munro 49m PC, Felicity Riddell 61m FG; NT- Samantha Syder 51m FG 16 April, 2006 Azuma Vipers 6 Wrest Point Van Demons 0 VIC - Bec Waley 16m FG/69m FG, Claire Messant 25m FG, Kimberley Morrow 33m FG, Lauren Austin 45m PC, Amanda Gillon 66m PC Canberra Strikers 1 Adelaide Suns 0 Strikers - Sarah Taylor 55m NSW Arrows 1 Queensland Scorchers 4 NSW - Harris 49m FG; QLD - Hudson 17m/39m FG, Bain 20m PC, Boland 47m FG WA Diamonds 5 Territory Pearls 1 WA - F Riddell 7m, S Smithson 16m, J Buckley 26m, H Munro 44m, C Ciallella 58m; NT - T Napier 22m Round 322 April, 2006 Queensland Scorchers 8 Wrest Point Van Demons 0 QLD- Nikki Hudson 4m FG, Wendy Beattie 12m PC, Shannon Bain 34m G, Nikki Hudson 40m FG, Emma Patterson 58m FG/ 60m FG, Hayley Phipps 63m FG, Amy Korner 65m FG SmokeFree WA Diamonds 3 Canberra Labor Club Strikers 2 (in extra time) Diamonds – Rachel Robertson 40m PC, Hope Munro 47m PC, Emily Halliday 73m PC; Lakers – Kyralee Urquhart 7m PC, Peta Gallagher 68m PC Victoria Vipers 3 Adelaide Suns 1 Azuma Vikings - Renee Trost 9m, Minute Claire Messent 27m, Leah Merrett 43m; Adelaide Suns - Bronte Pickett 56m NSW Arrows 6 Paspaley Territory Pearls 1 NSW - Brooks 2 goals, Sanders 1 goal, Youmann 1 goal, Megan Rivers 1 goal, Lee-James 1 goal; NT - Sider 1 goal Azuma Vipers 1 SmokeFree WA Diamonds 4 Vipers - Claire Messent 17m FG; Diamonds - Emily Halliday 6m PC, Sian Smithson 10m FG, Shelley Liddelow 39m FG, Amy Shaw 51m FG NSW Arrows 6 Wrest Point Van Demons 0 Arrows - Belinda Brooks 6m/37m PC, Kate Hollywood 54m FG, Jade Close 55m FG, Megan Rivers 56m FG, Samantha Gale 67m FG Queensland Scorchers 2 Paspaley Territory Pearls 0 Scorchers - Amy Korner 9m FG, Carly Lennon 50m FG SmokeFree WA Diamonds 4 Adelaide Suns 3 Diamonds - Emily Halliday 3m PC, Hope Munro 5m PC, Chantelle Ciallella 24m PC, Sian Smithson 70m PC; Suns - Bronte Pickett 37m PC, Jessicca Cibich 52m PC, DonnaLee Patrick 60m PC Semi-Finals 13 May, 2006 Azuma Vipers 3 Paspaley Territory Pearls 0 Vipers - Stacia Joseph 11m PC, Tegan Riordan 24m FG, Kimberley Morrow 64m FG Adelaide Suns 4 Wrest Point Van Demons 1 Suns - Bronte Pickett 4m PC, Donna-Lee Patrick 43m FG, Mignon Marles 66m FG, Melody Rowe 68m FG; Van Demons - Lis Paget Cheffey 10m FG Queensland Scorchers 6 NSW Arrows 2 Scorchers - Renae Holmes 20m/67m PC, Suzie Faulkner 38m FG, Madonna Blyth 44m PC/64m FG, Shannon Bain 52m FG; Arrows - Kellie-Lee James 5m FG, Melissa Simpson 61m FG NSW Arrows 2 Adelaide Suns 0 \NSW - Megan Rivers 11m FG, Rebecca Sanders 28m PC SmokeFree WA Diamonds 4 Canberra Labor Club Strikers3 Diamonds - Emily Halliday 4m/65m/76m PC, Hope Munro 50m PC; Strikers - Sarah Taylor 11m PC/61m FG, Michaela Mihailou 69m FG Canberra Labor Club Strikers 3 Queensland Scorchers 3 (Strokes 5-4) Strikers - Peta Gallagher 50m FG, Clare Hanrahan 60m FG, Alicia Paul 69m FG; Scorchers - Wendy Beattie 23m PC, Suzie Faulkner 54m FG, Renae Holmes 67m PC Finals 14 May, 2006 Paspaley Territory Pearls 2 Wrest Point Van Demons 1 Pearls - Samantha Syder 24m FG, Olivia Chiu 32m FG; Van Demons - Eloise Duay 8m PC Round 5 8 May, 2006 Adelaide Suns 2 Paspaley Territory Pearls 0 Adelaide - Mignon Marles 20m PC, Donna-Lee Patrick 53m PC Adelaide Suns 2 Azuma Vipers 1 Adelaide - Rachel Militz 9m FG, Melody Rowe 27m PC; Vipers - Jane Elzinga 20m FG SmokeFree WA Diamonds 5 Wrest Point Van Demons 0 Diamonds - Shelley Liddelow 16m FG/66m PC, Emily Halliday 35m/37m/41m PC Canberra Labor Club Strikers 3 NSW Arrows 1 Strikers - Sarah Taylor 19m FG, Michaela Mihailou 37m FG, Toni Stewart 41m FG; Arrows - Susannah Harris 17m PC Queensland Scorchers 4 Azuma Vipers 0 Scorchers - Shannon Bain 21m PC, Danette Boland 46m/47m PC, Karen Smith 70m FG Round 6 9 May, 2006 Canberra Labor Club Strikers 3 Paspaley Territory Pearls 1 Strikers - Peta Gallagher 5m/22m FG, Emma Taylor 67m PC; Pearls - Emily Peris 54m PC Canberra Labor Club Strikers 2 NSW Arrows 1 Strikers - Michaela Mihailou 5m FG, Nicole Arrold 43m PC; Arrows - Samantha Gale 35m PC SmokeFree WA Diamonds 4 Queensland Scorchers 2 Diamonds - Chantelle Ciallella 21m PC, Shelly Liddelow 57m FG, Emily Halliday 58m PC, Ashleigh Nelson 61m FG; Scorchers - Nikki Hudson 23m PC, Wendy Beattie 40m PC AHL Australian Hockey League - Men Various 7 April – 21 May, 2006 Round 1 7 April, 2006 NSW Waratahs 2 SmokeFree WA Thundersticks 1 NSW - Josh Miller 6m FG, Stuart Fletcher 23m PC; WA - Ben Bishop 40m FG Page 35 Results Queensland Blades 3 Adelaide Hotshots 0 QLD- Kiel Brown 44m FG, Jason Wilson 64m, Mark Harris 49m Northpharm Territory Stingers 4 NSW Waratahs 2 Stingers - Desmond Abbott 2 goals, Adam Spry 1 goal, Jarrod Lockley 1 goal; Michael McCann 2 goals Azuma Vikings (Vic) 7 Northern Territory Stingers 0 Victoria: Chris CIRIELLO 11m PC, Aaron LEINSCHMIDT 14m FG/18m FG, Daniel MIRECKI 21m FG, Andrew SMITH 45m PC/59m PC, Russell 56m FG 23 April, 2006 Queensland Blades 2 MIA Tassie Tigers 0 QLD- Dean Butler 13m PC, Mark Harris 51m FG Tassie Tigers 4 Canberra Lakers 2 Tassie Tigers - D. Guest 10m FG, P. Marshall 20m FG, J. Corney 42m PC, P. Marshall 56m FG; Canberra Lakers - I. Davidson 37m FG, I. Davidson 50m FG 8 April, 2006 NSW Waratahs 2 WA SmokeFree Thundersticks 1 NSW - Alex Hardman 36m FG, Matthew Naylor 46m PC; WA Thundersticks - Andrew Smith 53m PC Queensland Blades 4 Adelaide Hotshots 1 QLD- Jacob Burns 7m FG, Mark Harris 38m PC, Jason Wilson 40m PC, Adelaide- Tom Cleghorn 43m FG, Wayne Barry 64m FG Azuma Vikings (Vic) 2 Northern Territory Stingers 1 Victoria: Joshua POLLARD 41m FG, Declan GERAGHTY 54m FG; Northern Territory: Adrian LOCKLEY 38m FG Tassie Tigers 3 Canberra Lakers 1 Lakers - B. Brown 56m FG, P. MacKinnon 59m PS, B. Brown 66m PC; Tassie Tigers - O. Close 12m FG Round 2 15 April, 2006 Azuma Vikings 4 MIA Tassie Tigers 3 VIC - Chris Ciriello 3 goals, Andrew Smith; TAS - David Guest 2 goals, Matthew Wells Adelaide Suns 2 Canberra Strikers 1 SA - Bronte Pickett 17m, Elise Stacey 49m; Canberra Strikers - Sarah Taylor 65m NSW Waratahs 3 Queensland Blades 4 NSW - Naylor 39m PC, Fletcher 58m PC, Matherson 60m FG; QLD - Wilson 6m FG, Harris 12m PC, Eglington 48m/55m FG Northpharm Territory Stingers 3 SmokeFree WA Thundersticks 1 NT- Adrian Lockley 21m FG, Joel Carroll 27m PC, Desmond Abbott 44m FG; WA- David Galvin 58m PC 16 April, 2006 Azuma Vikings 4 MIA Tassie Tigers 5 VIC - Russell Ford 6m FG, Andrew Smith 10m PS, Chris Ciriello 26m PC/44m PC; TAS - David Guest 13m PC/58m PC, Marcus Richardson 22m PC, Michael Park 41m PC, Paul Ancher 70m FG Canberra Lakers 6 Adelaide Hotshots 2 Lakers - Glen Turner 18m, Josh Hawkes 22m, Evan Gilson 23m, Paul MacKinnon 41m, Jonathan Stebbings 54m, Iain Davidson 59m; Hotshots - Charles Rundle 64m, Mat McGregor 69m NSW Waratahs 1 Queensland Blades 2 NSW - Booth 68m FG; QLD - Wilson 19m PC, Hammond 46m FG WA Thundersticks 3 Territory Stingers 0 WA - M Boyce 34m, J Dyer 38m, B Bishop 50m Round 3 21 April, 2006 Queensland Blades 2 MIA Tassie Tigers 1 TAS- Phillip Marshall 14m FG; QLD- Wayne Barry 16m FG, Jacob Burns 56m FG 22 April, 2006 Canberra Labor Club Lakers 2 SmokeFree WA Thundersticks 2 (Lakers won 6-5 on strokes) Strikers – Iain Davidson 14m FG, Blair Brown 24m PC; Thundersticks – Fergus Kavanagh 13m PC, Judd Dyer 66m FG Azuma Vikings 3 Adelaide Hotshots 2 Vikings - Jason Brooks 4m FG, Andrew Smith 12m FG, Chris Ciriello 54m PC; Adelaide - Adam Jeffrey 21m/29m FG Page 36 SmokeFree WA Thundersticks 4 d Canberra Labor Club Lakers 1 WA- Judd Dwyer 10m FG, Ben Bishop 23m FG, Ian Burcher 37m PC, Andrew Smith 45m PC; ACT- Luke Mac Kinnon 43m PC Azuma Vikings 5 d Adelaide Hotshots 5 (Penalty strokes 4-5) Vikings - Chris Ciriello 3xPC, Travis Brooks FG, Jason Brooks FG; Hotshots - Adam Jeffery FG, Brad Fitzgerald FG, Matthew McGregor 2xFG, Tom Cleghorn PC NSW Waratahs 6 Northpharm Territory 2 Stingers NSW - Brendan Booth 21m FG, Matt Naylor 35m FG, Stuart Fletcher 42m PC, Alex Hardman 60m FG, Josh Miller 64m FG, Simon Beaton 66m FG; NT - Travis Carroll 14m/19m FG Round 4 28 April, 2006 MIA Tassie Tigers 4 Northpharm Territory Stingers 3 MIA Tassie Tigers: Hayden Shaw 20m PC, Shea McAleese\ 23m FG, Matthew Wells 62m PC, David Guest 65m PC; Northpharm Territory Stingers: Travis Carroll 24m PS/39m FG, Brendan Narkle 70m FG Azuma Vikings (Vic) 3 Western Australia Thundersticks 1 Victoria: Declan Geraghty 11th PC, Andrew Smith 45th PC, Andrew Monte 49th PC; Western Australia: Judd Dyer 37th FG NSW Waratahs 1 Adelaide Hotshots 2 NSW Waratahs - Michael McCann 25m FG; Adelaide Hotshots - Adam Jeffery 48m PC, Tom Cleghorn 65m FG Canberra Labor Club Lakers 4 Northpharm Territory Stingers 0 Lakers - Iain Davidson 6m PC, Daniel Hotchkis 15m FG, Glenn Turner 23m PC, Lucas Judge 55m FG Azuma Vikings 3 NSW Waratahs 1 Vikings - Chris Ciriello 17m PC, Russell Ford 42m FG, Jason Brooks 66m FG; Waratahs - Matt Naylor 53m FG SmokeFree WA Thundersticks 3 Queensland Blades 1 Thundersticks - David Galvin 7m PC, Brendan Gairns 28m PC, Ben Bishop 50m FG; Blades - Mark Harris 49m FG MIA Tassie Tigers 3 Adelaide Hotshots 1 Tigers - Hayden Shaw 23m PC, Joshua Corney 54m FG, David Guest 59m PC; Hotshots - Adam Jeffery 13m FG Round 7 18 May, 2006 Queensland Blades 5 Northpharm Territory Stingers 1 Blades - Troy Elder 4m PC/31m PC, Rob Hammond 21m FG, Jamie Dwyer 21m PS, Mark Harris 65m FG; Stingers - Jarrod Lockley 69m FG Adelaide Hotshots 2 SmokeFree WA Thundersticks 1 Hotshots - Adam Jeffery 10m FG/50m PC; Thundersticks - Michael Boyce 22m FG Azuma Vikings 3 Canberra Labor Club Lakers 2 Vikings - Luke Doerner 11mm/44m PC, Ian Smyth; Lakers - Glenn Turner 63m FG, Luke MacKinnon 65m FG MIA Tassie Tigers 4 NSW Waratahs 3 Tigers - David Guest 4m PS, Shea McAleese 44m/69m FG, Marcus Richardson 46m FG; Waratahs - Eli Matheson 23m/62m FG, Josh Miller 34m FG Canberra Labor Club Lakers 2 Queensland Blades 3 Canberra Labor Club Lakers - Matthew Hotchkis 4m FG, Iain Davidson 13m FG; Queensland Blades - Jason Wilson 31m FG, Robert Hammond 40m PS, Kiel Brown 81m FG Semi Finals 20 May, 2006 Adelaide Hotshots 3 Northpharm Stingers 2 Adelaide - Grant Schubert 12m FG, Tom Cleghorn 23m FG, Ian Wishart 45m PC; Stingers -Ben Collier 33m FG, Jarrod Lockley 47m FG 29 April, 2006 MIA Tassie Tigers 3 Northpharm Territory Stingers 2 MIA Tassie Tigers – Hayden Shaw 12m PC, Eddie Ockenden 39m FG, Josh Corney 43m FG; Northpharm Territory Stingers – Casey Henwood 21m FG, Nathan Edwards 31m FG NSW Waratahs 3 Canberra Labor Club Lakers 3 (Strokes 4-2) Waratahs - Matthew Naylor 7m FG, Simon Beaton 13m FG, Stuart Fletcher 57m PC; Lakers - Daniel Hotchkis 7m/29m FG, Glenn Turner 53m PC Azuma Vikings 4 SmokeFree WA Thundersticks 3 Vikings - Chris Ciriello 46m/50m/60m PC, Glenn Simpson 73m FG; Thundersticks - Aaron Hopkins 16m PC, Judd Dyer 55m PC, Ben Bishop 68m FG Queensland Blades 5 SmokeFree WA Thundersticks 0 Blades - George Clutton 2m FG, Nathan Eglington 11m FG, Jamie Dwyer 49m PS, Troy Elder 57m PC, Jason Wilson 66m FG NSW Waratahs 7 Adelaide Hotshots 3 NSW Waratahs - Michael McCann 2m/60m FG, 55m PC, Stuart Fletcher 12m/17m PC, Josh Miller 14m FG, Matt Naylor 40m PC; Adelaide Hotshots - Dale Stephen 27m FG, Matthew McGregor 29m FG, Ross Fitzgerald 66m FG MIA Tassie Tigers 2 Azuma Vikings 1 Tigers - Nick Tremayne 9m FG, Marcus Richardson 52m FG; Vikings - Jason Brooks 44m FG Queensland Blades 3 Canberra Labor Club Lakers 2 Blades - D. Butler 31m PC, R. Hammond 35m PS, J. Wilson 36m FG; Lakers - L. MacKinnon 9m FG, L. MacKinnon 48m FG Round 5 15 May, 2006 WA Thundersticks 2 MIA Tassie Tigers 1 Thundersticks - David Galvin 47m PC, Geoff Boyce 64m FG; Tigers - Nick Tremayne 41m PC NSW Waratahs 3 Canberra Labor Club Lakers 1 Waratahs - Michael McCann 21m FG, Eli Matherson 25m FG, Alex Hardman 47m FG; Lakers - Josh Hawes 3m PC Adelaide Hotshots 5 Northpharm Territory Stingers 0 Hotshots - Grant Schubert 4m/6m FG, Matthew McGregor 16m FG, Greg Reece 22m/24m FG Queensland Blades 4 Azuma Vikings 3 Blades - Nathan Eglington 24m FG, Robbie Hammond 27m FG/54m PS, Jamie Dwyer 76m FG; Vikings - Chris Ciriello 17m FG, Glenn Simpson 54m/58m FG Round 6 16 May, 2006 Finals 21 May, 2006 Canberra Labor Club Lakers 4 Northpharm Territory Stingers 2 Lakers - Paul MacKinnon 14m PC, Jonathan Stebbings 28m FG, Luke MacKinnon 45m FG, Blair Brown 69m PC; Stingers - Adrian Lockley 10m FG, Cameron Finlay 55m FG Adelaide Hotshots 4 NSW Arrows 3 Hotshots - Craig Victory 41m FG, Greg Reece 45m FG, Grant Schubert 52m FG, Ian Wishart 66m PC; Arrows - Matt Naylor 26m FG, Brendan Booth 32m PC, Alex Hardman 61m FG Azuma Vikings 5 SmokeFree WA Thundersticks 5 (Strokes 5-4) Vikings - Travis Brooks 6m/24m/38m FG, Jason Brooks 50m FG, Luke Doerner 40m PC; Thundersticks - Brendan Gairns 28m PC, Ben Bishop 41m FG, Judd Dyer 47m/58m 68m FG Queensland Blades 1 MIA Tassie Tigers 0 Blades - Liam De Young 23m PC UNDER 21 Australian Under 21 Women’s Championship Darwin, Northern Territory 12 – 23 July 2005 Over 50’s 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Western Australia Victoria Australian Capital Territory New South Wales Queensland Northern Territory Over 55’s 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Victoria New South Wales Queensland Western Australia South Australia Australian Women’s Country Championship Berri, South Australia 30 July – 5 August, 2005 Semi Final Western Australia 2 Queensland 4 WA – Terri Jasper 58m FG/68m FG; QLD – Shannon Worth 21m FG, Jade Scouller 46m FG, Jessica Chad 49m FG, Ebony Phillip 57m FG South Australia 1 New South Wales 4 SA – Sara Jenzen 38m FG; NSW – Melissa Greer 27m FG, Julie Rodda 35m PC, Sarah Watson 38m PC, Stephanie Purdy 50m FG Classification Final South Australia 1 Western Australia 1 SA – Susan Doyle 70m PC; WA – Amy Della 67m PS Final Queensland 1 New South Wales 3 NSW – Ashley Allen 2m FG, Renee Aldridge 15m PC/23m PC; QLD – Josie Smith 34m PC Women Final Standings 1. New South Wales 2. Queensland 3. South Australia 4. Western Australia 5. Victoria 6. Australian Defence Force Australian Men’s Country Championship Berri, South Australia 30 July – 6 August, 2005 Semi Final Queensland 3 Victoria 2 QLD – Ben Fitzpatrick 21m FG/56m PC, Steve Rogers 37m FG; VIC – Adam Osredkar 31m PC, Cameron Goward 37m FG New South Wales 1 Western Australia 2 NSW – Chris Hamer 38m PC; WA – Steve Sexton 41m PC, Mark Johnson 78m PC Classification Final News South Wales 3 Victoria 0 NSW- Barry Gardiner 27m FG, Ben Hawken 31m PS, Brad Smith 34m FG Final Queensland 2 Western Australia 1 QLD – Chris Neville 6m PS, David Carlson 26m FG; WA – Geoff Neaves 4m PC Men Final Standings 1. Queensland 2. Western Australia 3. New South Wales 4. Victoria 5. Australian Defence Force 6. South Australia INDOOR 2005 Australian Senior and U/21 Indoor Championships Wollongong, New South Wales 5 – 10 December, 2005 Open Men Semi Final 1 Western Australia 5 Victoria 3 WA – J Black 9m 22m 28m PC, D Brennan 27m PC, R Wilson 37m FG; VIC – T Allan 3m PC, A Mowat 14m FG, M Pain 34m FG Semi Final 2 Australian Capital Territory 4 New South Wales 3 ACT – S Onitiri 15, FG, P MacKinnon 37m FG 50m PC, M Hotchkis 38m PS; NSW – M Hogan 17m PC, M Harris 28m FG, A Nilan 34m FG Final Western Australia 6 Australian Capital Territory 4 WA – J Black 5m PC 19m 20m FG, P Nicholls 6m 30m FG, G Watts 11m FG, R Wilson 34m FG; ACT – M Hotchkis 15m 24m PC, A Farry 30m 35m FG Final Standings 1. Western Australia 2. Australian Capital Territory 3. New South Wales 4. Victoria 5. Queensland 6. South Australia Open Women Semi Final 1 New South Wales 7 South Australia 0 NSW – P Sanders 8m FG, Z Michaleff 9m 38m FG, M Williams 16m 22m 34m FG, G Tarrant 24m FG Semi Final 2 Victoria 8 Western Australia 2 VIC – L Austin 1m PC 23m 24m 40m FG, T Cumpston 3m 22m FG, K McKinnon 19m PC, D Dastman 38m FG; WA – F Young 25m FG, L Fail 38m FG Final New South Wales 2 Victoria 0 NSW – K McLeish 10m PS, J Ford 38m FG Final Standings 1. New South Wales 2. Victoria 3. South Australia 4. Australian Capital Territory 5. Western Australia 6. Queensland 2006 Australian Under 18 Indoor Championships Bunbury, Western Australia 16 – 21 January 2006 Under 18 Men Semi Final 1 New South Wales 7 Queensland 2 NSW – T Muldoon 14m FG, D Pearce 26m FG 33m PC, D Spence 28m 29m 31m PC 40m FG; QLD – S Kenny 8m PC, P Rowe 9m PC Semi Final 2 Western Australia 3 Australian Capital Territory 1 WA – M Bycroft 24m FG, M Bartnik 30m FG, P Redfern 34m PC; ACT – E Christian 35m PC Final New South Wales 4 Western Australia 3 NSW – D Pearce 2m PC, R Gray 3m PC, B Heemskurk 17m PC, N Dart 31m FG; WA – M Bycroft 25m FG, M Bartnik 20m FG \Final New South Wales 3 Victoria 2 NSW – M Simpson 9m PC, D Eastman 40m FG; VIC – G Tarrant 19m PC, 25m PS, K Smith 28m PC Final Standings 1. New South Wales 2. Western Australia 3. Australian Capital Territory 4. Queensland 5. Victoria Final Standings 1. New South Wales 2. Victoria 3. Western Australia 4. South Australia 5. Australian Capital Territory 6. Queensland Under 18 Women Semi Final 1 New South Wales 9 Australian Capital Territory 0 NSW – E Hurtz 5m 13m FG, V Kristaly 11m 16m 32m FG, S Watson 24m FG, R Miller 37m FG, E Cobbin 38m FG Under 21 Men Semi Final 1 New South Wales 3 Western Australia 2 NSW – L Freeman 20m FG, K Ogilvie 37m PC, J Poulton 43m PC; WA – M Bartnik 23m FG, A Whitehouse 29m FG, Semi Final 2 Australian Capital Territory 4 Victoria 2 ACT – D Hitchkis 15m FG, C Jorgensen 29m FG, S Baker Finch 22m PC, J Bunt 38m FG; VIC – D Van-Meeuween 10m FG, P Bunting 18m FG Final Australian Capital Territory 5 New South Wales 1 ACT – S Baker-Finch 13m FG 27m PC, D Hotchkis 22m FG, M Hamilton 37m FG, C Jorgensen 39m PC; NSW– K Govers 16m PC Semi Final 2 Western Australia 5 Victoria 4 WA – S Andrews 2m 37m PC, A Maskell 2m 26m FG, D Garstone 39m FG; VIC – A Agostino 3m 10m 38m FG, S Daly 15m PC Final New South Wales 7 Western Australia 2 NSW – E Cairnduff 4m PC, E Hurtz 9m 10m 33m FG, J Ford 10m FG, S Watson 29m 31m FG; WA – M Linaker 19m PC, D Garstone 32m FG Final Standings 1. New South Wales 2. Western Australia 3. Victoria 4. Australian Capital Territory 5. Queensland Final Standings 1. Australian Capital Territory 2. New South Wales 3. Victoria 4. Western Australia 5. Queensland 6. South Australia Under 21 Women Semi Final 1 New South Wales 6 Australian Capital Territory 0 NSW – K McLeish 14m FG 36m PC, J Cramp 20m 32m 40m FG, B Muldoon 38m FG Semi Final 2 Victoria 4 South Australia 2 VIC – S Riordan 3m FG, S Kutrolli 13m FG, S Evans 34m PC, T Riordan 40m PC; SA – S Cass 18m PC, S Common 35m PC Page 37