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Contents2 Strategy 2015 - 18
6 Hockey:Raisingtheprofileofthefamilygame
10 InternationalSuccess
12 HockeyNSWAthletePathway
13 State Teams
14 AthleteAccelerationProgram
15 CentreofDevelopment
16 RegionalCoachingCoordinators
18 State Championships
20 SchoolsStrategy
24 VolunteerStrategy
25 Facilities
9 Masters Hockey
22 Officiating
1 OurVision
4 ParticipationStrategy
26 2020 By 2020
28 AssociationSupport
8 Diversity&Inclusion
VisionTo be the sport of choice in NSW
MissionAsustainable,inclusiveandaninnovativeorganisationprovidingleadershipinhockeythroughintegrity,transparencyandexcellence.
Hockey NSW Objectives
1 Recruitandretainplayersinhockey.
Deliverplayerdevelopmentprogramsthatoptimiseindividualpotential.
AmplifyvisibilityandprofileofhockeyinNSW.
Alignqualityandquantityoffacilitiestosupportgrowth.
Maximiseexistingandidentifynewrevenuestreams.
2
3
4
5
Our Values
AN INTRODUCTION TO HOCKEY NSW 1
Increasequalityandquantityofcoachesandofficials.6
MEMBERSHIP SUSTAINABILITY PARTICIPATIONValue derived from
membership and competitionsMembers, Federal/State Government, Local
Councils, Sponsors, Benefactors, GrantsRecruitment and retention, Centre of
Development, New Product Strategy, Events,Camps, Clinics/Coaches/Officials Development,
Hockey EducationDevelop a structure that allows
Associations and Clubs to thrive. Develop a competitions structure that grows the sport.
Develop a broader income base. Attract and retain more people in hockey.
a.Developinfrastructuretodirectlysupport
members(AssociationsandClubs)
b.StateChampionshipformatsdeliver
participationandplayerdevelopmentacross
allages
c.Introducenewcompetitionsthatgrow
capacityofthesportatState,Association
andClublevels
d.Ensurecompetitionsarevalueformoney
e.Createanenvironmentthatgrowsthesport
atalllevels
f.Developaretentionplan
g.Performapulsesurveyof
members
h.Gatherdata(benchmarksto
createabaseline)
i.Reviewmembershiptypes
j.Increasevaluetomembers
a.Developongoingstakeholderengagementatall
levels
b.HockeyNSWBoardtodelivereffective
leadership
c.Establishlongtermsponsorandfinancial
partnerships.
d.Developstrongerrelationshipswithsponsorsto
promote the sport of hockey
e.Securenewsourcesofincome
f.Ensuresoundmanagementandrobust
financialprocedures
g.Stakeholdersengagementplanwith
scheduledmeetings
h.Identifystakeholders
i.Planhowtoengageeachone-proposal
a.Retainplayersatalllevelsastheymovethroughthesport
b.Ensureclinics,programsarevalueformoney
c.ProvideresourcesatAssociationandClublevelthatdirectly
assistrecruitingnewpeopletothesport
d.Introducenewproductsthatarecontemporaryandcanbe
adaptedtosuittoday’sgeneratione.g.sametime,sameplace
socialhockey.Investigatesummeroptions.
e.Developaframeworkforentrylevelcoaches,
umpiresandofficialsthatassistsongoing
development.Ensuretheyareaccreditedandcontinually
upskilled.
f.Createaproductoptionspaper
g.Identifytargetmarkets
h.Continuousimprovementcommittee
i.DevelopaSchoolsStrategy
j.Mandatetheformatofjuniorgames/competition
k.LaunchSummerModifiedformat
•ConductannualhealthcheckwithAssocia-
tions.
•Work with Associations to
provideanAssociationBusinessPlan,cas-
cadingdownfromHockeyNSWStrategy
•LaunchVolunteerrecognitionprogramand
reduceburdenonlocalvolunteersatClubs
andAssociations
•StateofOrigineventforallages-NSWv
QLDAnnualEvent2016
•LaunchEliteSummerSuper7stournament
bySummer2016
•LaunchFastHockeyconcept
•BasilSellersCountryvCityChallengeevent
staged
•Engagelocalcouncilsanddiscussinvestmentin
localhockeyinfrastructureinreturnfor
holdingStateChampionshipsandotherevents,
byexposingthemtoeconomicbenefittotown.
Repaymentfromcouncilbywayofpaymentof
RCCorfacilityimprovements.
•Sponsorshipportfolio$130k-$200k
•DriveMyClubToyotaRafflereturns$150,000to
clubsperannum
•BasilSellersCountryvCityChallengeannuallyat
$48,000
•Becomebestpracticegrantsprocurerby
addingaspecializedresourcefocusedongrants
•Activate sponsors
•IncreasemembershipfeesbyCPIeachyear
•IncreasevalueofHockeyNSWmembershipto
membersmeasuredviaannualsurvey
•Increasemembershipnumbersfrom25,790to27,790in2018
•Under9s:3,510–4,050(5%yearonyear)
•Under18s:9,242–9,950(2.5%yearonyear)
•Seniors:12,806–13,790(2.5%yearonyear)
•CentreofDevelopmentforU13s&U15s:700–1000
•CentreofDevelopmentU9s&U11s:550–1000
•DevelopSchoolsStrategy
-RCCvisits1000schoolchildrenannually,5%becomeregis-
teredplayers
-“SPORTINGSCHOOLS”inPrimarySchools,500schools
registered
-Hookin2Hockey Centres: 19 - 50
-Developandupskillcoachesandofficials
ACCREDITATION
-CommunityCoaches:256-500
-Level1Coaches:217–700v
-Level2Coaches:68–150
-AdvancedCoaches:2-10
-Level1Officials:47–120
-Level2Officials:9–25
-CommunityCoaches:280-550
-Level1Umpires:150–550
-Level2Umpires:30–100
-AustralianUmpires:6-60
Strategy 2015 - 18
2AN INTRODUCTION TO HOCKEY NSW
3AN INTRODUCTION TO HOCKEY NSW
TO GROW THE GAME OF HOCKEYTO GOVERN THE GAME OF HOCKEY
COMMUNICATIONS PERFORMANCE FACILITIES CAPABILITYSports best website, Facebook, Twitter and
communicationsPerformance at State
Championships, NSW Players in Australian Squads/NSWIS Squad,
AAP
Regional accessibility mirrored inmetropolitan areas
All key resources are professional, talented and trained
Raise hockey’s profile. Achieve high performance success. Provide support in the establishment and ongoing maintenance of facilities.
Best administration in sport.
a.Utilisemediaatlocalandmetropolitanlevel
to promote hockey
b.Developstrongerrelationshipswithwiderc
ommunity
c.Engagemembersdirectlyatalllevelsofthe
sport–players,coaches,umpires,officials,
parentsandsupporters
d.Developacommunicationmatrixtoiden-
tifywhoandwhatwearecommunicating.
Identifythe
recipients,thelevelofdetailrequiresandthe
mediumtocommunicate.
e.Determinedpreferredmode
f.Communicatestrategyonapage
g.Websitecontentreview
h.FormaliseCommunicationsPlan,Policy
andWho,What,Why,Whenofcontent
a.CreatestrongplayerandCoaching
Pathways
b.Createbenchmarkprogramsfordevelop-
ingplayersandcoaches
c.DesignAAPprogram
d.PlayerBenchmarkswithweightingacross
FitnessandSkillsaremet/exceeded
e.DevelopastrongpartnershipwithNSWIS
a.Ensurestrongfacility
managementplanning
b.FacilityAuditacrossNSW(what
turffieldsrequireupgrade2015–
2018)
c.HNSWOfficeandHPtrainingbase
established
d.HockeyplayedonGrass,Tennis,
FutsalCourts/Carparks,Basketball
Courts
a.Reviewwherewe’reat–Self
Assessment
b.OnboardingandTransition
c.Establishastaffingstructureof
professional,talentedandtrained
people
•CommunicationsStrategyandMatrixcom-
pleteby1/9/2015
•Everyclickonthewebsiteisaccurateand
uptodate.Websiteiscurrent,clearand
accurately
representsthelook,feelandobjectivesofthe
business.Measuredbycustomersatisfaction
andfeedback.
•Engagemetropolitanandregionalmediato
increaseprintanddigitalmediacoverageof
HockeyNSWactivities,measuredbystories
published.
•RegistrationDatabaseisseamlessand
memberfriendly,managementreportingis
easyand
available,Championshipresultsareaccurate
andtimely,provideendtoendassistanceto
customersandreducefrustrationasmeas-
uredbycustomersatisfaction.
•CreateinterestingstoriesforSocialMedia,
Facebook,TwitterandInstagram,whichare
regularlyupdatedandmodern,measuredby
relevantmetric.
•Top2finishforallNSWStateTeams
competingatNational
Championships
•Top5finishforallNSWBluesTeams
competingatNational
Championships
•30%ofallNationalSquadsselectedare
playersdevelopedinNSW
•FitnessandSkillsstandards(asper
publishedplayerbenchmarks)aremet/
exceededpriortoselection
•Pathwaydocumentsclearly
outliningplayingandcoaching
pathwayavailableonwebsite
•Seamlesspathwayrelationshipbetween
HNSW–NSWIS-HA
ACCREDITATION
•Level2coaches68–150,1xLevel2
courseconductedineachregionannually.
•Advancedcoaches2–10,
1xLevel3courseconductedatSOP
annually.
•53turffieldsto65(metromore
accessible,onlyhalfhourbetween
venues)
-Regional39–45
-Metro 14 - 20
•3PotentialIndoorChampionship
venuesto6
•GreenHillsComplete
•Blacktown2pitchVenuecomplete
•Noof3turfvenues4–7
•Noof2turfvenues10–14
•Complete a skills matrix on key
staffincludingRCCsin2015
•Provideperformance
requirementsforallstaffincluding
volunteersatStateChampionships
commencing in 2015
•Implement training programs for
keystaffandAssociation
Executives
•TheintroductionofInduction
Resourcebyendof2015in
readinessfor2016State
Championships
Participation StrategyENJOYMENT
PLAYERENGAGEMENT
PUBLIC & MEMBERNEW FORMATS, NEW PRODUCTS,
NEW MEMBERSREGIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS,MEMBERS AND DISADVANTAGED
AREAS/GROUPSImplement new game formats and supporting products/equipment
for social and structured competitions, resulting in
increased player recruitment, enjoyment and retention
Investigate opportunities within our ever changing demographic to engage at all
levels within existing hockey communities and explore new opportunities, socially
and geographically
a. AssociationOpenPrimaryIndoorcompetitions.
b. U11IndoorCarnivalatthreelocations.c. Continuallyreviewandaddvalueformoneyto
theexistingCentre of Dtevelopment programd. Indoor Centre of Development program for
U11,U13&U15cohorts.e. SocialFormats:HockeySixers,j-Ball&KE40.f. EstablishaBack to Hockey program via a
TWILIGHT12’scompetition.g. Stick2HockeyFormats:HockeyJoey’s(U7),
MiniBurra’s(U9)&Kookaburra8’s(U11).h. Kookaburra8’sCarnivals.i. Providemodifiedequipmentmoresuitable
fortheage,formatandfocusofthevariousformats.
j. Kookaburra8’sformatforeachAssociationusingtheJoeyBall(softerthanregularball).
k. RelaunchHookIn2HockeyCentresincludingexamplessuchasCome&Try(6yrs-12yrs)&TadpolePrograms(3yrsto5yrs)ineachAssociation.
a. Participation Consultation GroupineachRegion.b. MacquarieBankClinics.c. MultiDisabilityDays.d. Masters CentreofDevelopmentfor35yo+.e. InauguralRetro Hockey Carnival incommunitieswith
goodgrassfields.f. Public Forums ateachStateChampionships.g. Public Forum/Workshop atBasilSellersRegional
Challenge.h. Webbasedfeedbackplatform.i. PerformquarterlyPulse Surveys.j. Indigenous Challenge, usingtheAboriginalEducation
ConsultativeGroup(AECG)asthefacilitatorandfootprint.
k. YouthLeadershipGroup(12AAPAthletes)–LinktoHockeySixersPilot
l. Multi-culturalCarnival m. Sub-continentCarnival
Registrations• Increasemembershipnumbersfrom26,701
to27,790in2018.• Under9’s:3,510–4,050(5%yearonyear)• Under18’s:9,242–9,950(2.5%yearonyear)• Seniors:12,890–13,790(2.5%yearonyear)• Hookin2HockeyCentres:50+
Programs• CentreofDevelopmentforU13&15:750with
50%returningparticipants.• IndoorCentreofDevelopment:300• Pre-seasonHookin2Hockeyprogram
establishedin100%ofAssociations.Competitions
• Onesocialformatcompetitionlaunchedin100%ofAssociationse.g.HockeySixers,j-Balland/orTwilight12’s.
• Kookaburra8’sformatimplementin100%ofAssociations.
• Kookaburra8’sCarnival(AprilSchoolHolidays)in5locations(replacesU9/11COD);Bankstown,Orange,CentralCoast,Shoalhaven&CoffsHarbour–80teams(schoolandclubbased).
• 9xParticipation Consultation Groupsestablished.• 4xMacquarieBankClinicsperyear.• 9xMultiDisabilityDaysperyear.• 1xMulti-culturalCarnival-Nepean• 1xSub-continentCarnival-Moorebank• ForumsheldateachHockeyNSWoutdoorhockey
event.• Retro Hockey Carnival, 1xNorthand1xSouth.• Indigenous Challenge, 1xNorthand1xSouth.• 1x10-hourMasters COD programperregion.• Pulse Surveysevaluatedandreportedon.
STRATEGICPILLARS
DEFINITIONS
STRATEGICINTENT
SUPPORTINGSTRATEGIES
PERFORMANCETARGETS
GROW THE GAME:2020 12 YEAR OLDS BY 2020
SCHOOLSSTUDENT CONTACT & LINKAGES
MANAGEMENTEMPLOYEES & VOLUNTEERS
EDUCATIONNON-PLAYING ROLES
ACCESS ALL EDUCATION SYSTEMS, PROVIDING LINKAGES TO THE
HOCKEY COMMUNTY
REGIONAL COACHING COORDINATORS & VOLUNTEERS
COACH, UMPIRE & OFFICIALS DEVELOPMENT
Access K-12 public, private andindependent schools as well as universities through Sporting
Schools, Gala Days, University Games, Existing Competitions and
the initiation of new concepts
Managing and building the capacity of the Regional Coaching Coordinator (RCC) Network. Monitoring RCC reporting, communications and KPIs. Volunteer
Recognition and Retention.
Attract, develop, accredit and retain Coaches, Umpires and Officials to assist in
creating an environment conducive to player development and enjoyment.
a. AssistschoolsinaccessingSporting Schools Funding.
b. EstablishMOU’switheachschoolsystem/bodyclearlydefiningeachparties’roles,responsibilitiesandcommitmenttoadvancingparticipationinhockey.
c. ConductSmall Schools Gala Days.d. ConductP1-P4 Schools Gala Days.e. Fourweek,Pre-Season Primary
Kookaburra 8’s competition in eachAssociation.
f. Fourweek,Pre-Season Secondary Fast 5’s competition.
g. EachAssociationtoconsultwithinonClub–SchoolPartnerships.
h. ClubstoidentifyonePerson/ChampiontoaccessschoolsasavolunteercoachwithRCCsupport.
i. Intra College Competition at Universities.
j. SupporttheNational Primary Games conductedbytheNorthernInlandAcademyofSport.
a. EnsureeachRegionandtheAssociationswithinaresupportedbyaneffective,competentandhelpfulRegionalCoachingCoordinators.
b. EstablishaSuitabilityListforRegionalCoachingCoordinators.
c. ParticipationManager,PlayerPathwayManagerandCoachingDirectortoworkwithRegionalCoachingCoordinatorssotheycontinuetoenjoytheirrole.
d. BiannualWorkshopsforRegionalCoachingCoordinatorstoshareideas,learnfromeachotherandbuildtheircapacity.
e. ImplementHockeyNSWVolunteerStrategy.
f. EachAssociationtoestablishaVolunteer Recruitment, Retention and Recognition Program.
g. HockeyNSWtoproviderelevantinformationtoVolunteerMembers.
h. ApproachpotentialVolunteersandmatch them to the area they are interestedin.
i. ConductRegionalBiannualVolunteerWorkshops.
a. Community Coach Recognition program forexistingcoaches.
b. Community Umpire Recognition programforexistingumpires.
c. AssociationstoestablishTechnical Officials fortheirpremierdivisions.
d. ConductTechnical Official training.e. RegionalLevel1CoachCourses.f. Level1CoachCoursesforallSchool
Systemse.g.Public,Private,CatholicandIndependent.
g. RegionalLevel1&2UmpireCourses.h. UmpireVideowithKyleSeymouri. Junior Coach Scholarship Program, two
perregion,oneboyandonegirl.j. Quarterly“Newsletter”forallNon-
PlayingOfficials.k. Officials Strategy –Liaisewith
CompetitionsandOfficiatingManager.
• MOUsignedwitheachschoolsystem.
• SportingSchools(Primary):180-200schoolsregisterforhockey.
• RCCand/orClubVolunteerCoachesvisits20,000schoolchildrenannually
• 5%ofschoolchildrenvisitedbecomeregisteredplayers.
• Small Schools Gala Days: 20 per year.
• P1-P4 School Gala Days 20 per year.
• Pre-Season(Winter)RecruitmentActivity:1x4-weekprogramofanydescriptione.g.Come&Try,GalaDays,Primary/SecondaryModifiedCompetition.(Hookin2Hockey)
• RegionalCoachingCoordinatorsmeettheirnegotiatedKeyPerformanceIndicator’s.
• SuitabilityListforRegionalCoachingCoordinatorsadvertisedandestablished.
• Associationreportsaredeliveredontime,withrelevantinformation.
• Allworkshopstohaveapurpose,supportedbyanagendaandactionitemsrecorded.
• Allactionitemsaretimeboundandresourcesidentifiedtosupportimplementation.
• HockeyNSWVolunteerStrategyimplemented.
• VolunteerDatabaseestablished.• Association Volunteer Recruitment,
Retention and Recognition Program implemented.
• HockeyNSWVolunteerDatabaseestablished.
Accreditation• CommunityCoaches:256-500• Level1Coaches:217-700• Level1Officials:47-120• Level2Officials:9-25• CommunityUmpires:280-550• Level1Umpires:150-550• Level2Umpires:30-100
General• EachSchoolSystempromotesand
conductsLevel1CoachCourses.• “Newsletter”produced,relevant,
engagingandmeaningfulforwardedquarterlytoVolunteerMembers.
• Junior Coach Scholarships announced.
GROW THE GAME:2020 12 YEAR OLDS BY 2020
(until 2018)
5
Hockey RAISING THE PROFILE OF THE FAMILY GAME
HockeyhasbeenplayedinNewSouthWalessincetheearly1900’s.
TheNSWMen’s&Women’sHockeyAssociationswereformedin1908,followedbytheNSWJuniorHockeyAssociationin1960.TheseAssociationseventuallymergedin2004,formingasingleadministrativeentity,knownasHockeyNSW.
Today,HockeyNSWcomprises27Associationsandapproximately30,000registeredhockeyplayersinregionalandmetropolitanNSW.Theplayerbaserepresentsmen,women,boysandgirlsrangingfromfiveyearsofageinintroductoryprogramstoplayersagedoversixtyfiveinMastersPrograms.ThislargemembershipbasehascontributedtoanenviablerecordatbothFieldandIndoorNationalChampionships.CoupledwithahighrepresentationrateinAustralianSquadsandTeamsdatingbackover80years,HockeyNSWisproudofthehistoryandtraditionsthathavebeencreatedoverthepastcentury.
HockeyNSWisevenprouderofthefactthathockeycanbeconsideredtheonlytruefamilygame.Everyweekendaroundthestate,familiestaketotheirlocalgroundstobepartofanexperiencethatonlyhockeycanoffer.It’snotuncommontohaveagrandparentcheeringontheirgranddaughterplayingintheUnder9’s,onlytotakethefieldthemselvesoncethegamehasfinishedaspartoftheOver60’sdivision.
Thebirthinggroundofsomeoftheworld’smostrecognisedeliteplayers,HockeyNSWfocusesnotjustonhighperformancebutalsoonensuringthateveryplayerispartofthetight-knitcommunitythatcomeswithplayinghockey,regardlessofageorability.
“State participation by the numbers” via Hockey Australia
6AN INTRODUCTION TO HOCKEY NSW
VOLUNTEERS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
95,026
CLUB MEMBERSHIP 27,215SCHOOLS 35,163INDOOR / SOCIAL 12,500NSW STATE TEAMS 600STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 12,000CAMPS & CLINICS 2000
GROWTH OF
ON 20163.5%
INDIGENOUS PARTICIPATION4.35%DISABLEDPARTICIPATION1%
ACCREDITED COACHES 1,099
ACCREDITED UMPIRES 621
ACCREDITED OFFICIALS 83
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 420
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 125
CLUB & ASSOCIATIONS 3200
2017 PARTICIPATION
70%REGIONAL METRO
30%60%FEMALE
MALE40%
REGIONAL PARTICIPATIONFEMALE PARTICIPATION
29,45531%<U11 YEARS
31,35833%
12-18 YEARS
13,30714%19-34 YEARS
20,90622%
35+ YEARS
TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
AN INTRODUCTION TO HOCKEY NSW 7
VOLUNTEERS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
95,026
CLUB MEMBERSHIP 27,215SCHOOLS 35,163INDOOR / SOCIAL 12,500NSW STATE TEAMS 600STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 12,000CAMPS & CLINICS 2000
GROWTH OF
ON 20163.5%
INDIGENOUS PARTICIPATION4.35%DISABLEDPARTICIPATION1%
ACCREDITED COACHES 1,099
ACCREDITED UMPIRES 621
ACCREDITED OFFICIALS 83
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 420
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 125
CLUB & ASSOCIATIONS 3200
2017 PARTICIPATION
70%REGIONAL METRO
30%60%FEMALE
MALE40%
REGIONAL PARTICIPATIONFEMALE PARTICIPATION
29,45531%<U11 YEARS
31,35833%
12-18 YEARS
13,30714%19-34 YEARS
20,90622%
35+ YEARS
TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
Diversity &
Hockey is for everyone.
Inclusion
HockeyNSWisextremelyproudofthewaythatanyplayer,volunteer,coachorparent–regardlessofability,age,backgroundorgender-iswelcomedintothediverseandinclusivehockeycommunitythatwecallourown.
HockeyNSW’sDiversity&InclusiveStrategyaimstoacknowledgethisstrengthwhilebuildinguponit,creatingalegacyofreceptivityandahockeycommunitythatreadilyrespondstothechangingnatureofsocietyatlarge.
Indeed,asignificantpartofhockey’sappealinNSWisthatitreliesonnothingmorethanashared passion.
AssociationsandClubsacrossNSWarearmedwiththeresourcestoassistthemwithdoingso,withHandbooksdirectlyfromHockeyNSWexplainingbestpracticeaswellasfrequentnewslettersthatprovidethelatestexpectationsinregardtoinclusiveness.
Indoingso,hockeyincreasesitspotentialmembershipbaseinwhatisanincrediblycompetitiveenvironment.WithtimeforrecreationcomingatapremiumformanyprospectiveplayersacrossNSW,tappingintoandadvertisingtheapproachablenatureofourhockeycommunitycouldmakeallthedifference.
AN INTRODUCTION TO HOCKEY NSW 8
...hockey is a sport open to everybody, regardless of their ability, age, background or gender.
“
”
...hockey is a sport open to everybody, regardless of their ability, age, background or gender.”
AN INTRODUCTION TO HOCKEY NSW 9
Masters HockeyMastershockeyisintegraltothefutureofhockeyinNSW.Itactivelyencouragesourparticipantstostayinvolvedinthesportlongerasplayers,coachesandvolunteers.
WiththeaverageageofthepopulationinAustraliaconstantlyincreasing,thecreationofMasterscompetitionsacrossthestateisanimportantinitiativewhichassistsourolderparticipantstoremainactive,healthyandengaged.
ThepopulartityofMastershockeyisevidentfromthesheernumbersparticipatinginthesportallacrossthestate.Therearecurrentlyover6,800registeredMastersplayersthroughoutNSW.Theseplayersparticpatein multipleagedivisionsspanningfromOver35’sthroughtoOver65’s.
Inparticular,Women’sMastershasenjoyedsiginificantpopularityinrecentyears.Therearenowover4,000 registeredfemaleMastersplayersinthestate.Futhermore,over120Women’sMastersteamplayannuallyinthelargestHockeyNSWeventonthecalendar.
Mastershockeyalsoprovidesparticipantswiththeopportunitytorepresenttheirstateandcountrywith severalannualnationalandinternationalevents.TheseincludeStateChampoionships,National ChampionshipsandWorldCups.HundredsofplayersandofficialsfromNSWhaveproudlyrepresented AustraliaatinternationalMasterseventsthroughtheyears.
Fun, Friendship and Fitness
International THE LEADING PRODUCER OF TALENT IN AUSTRALIAN HOCKEY Success
Throughouttheyears,HockeyNSWhasbeenoneofthemostfrequentcontributorstoAus-tralianTeams,producingtalentthatistheenvyofotherStatesandNationsalike.
AttheNationallevel,HockeyNSWhasaproudhistoryofproducingKookaburras(Mens)andHockeyroos(Womens).FormerstarssuchasAlysonAnnan(Australia’shighestgoalscorer)orSimonOrchard(CommonwealthGamesGoldMedallist)arenowbeingfollowedbyastrongshowingofyoungerplayersinbothcurrentNationalteams.
Aportfolioofprograms,suchastheAthleteAccelerationProgram(AAP),theCentreofDevelopment(cateringforages9through15)andRegionalAcademies,havebeendevelopedundertheauspicesoftheHockeyAustraliaWinningEdgeRequirements.TheseRequirementsprovidearoadmapfornotonlyfosteringathletesofahighstandard,butalsoonparticipationandensuringthatthegamecontinuestogrowanddevelopovertheyears. NSWishometosomeoftheworld’smostqualifiedofficialsaswell,withlocalLisaRoachafour-timewinnerofHockeyAustralia’sOfficialoftheYearAwardandthereceipientoftheseldom-awardedGolden
AN INTRODUCTION TO HOCKEY NSW 7
Left (Top): Tom Craig, KookaburraLeft (Bottom): Emily Smith, Hockeyroo’s Captain Right: NSW’s Kylie Seymour, Former International Umpire
Whistle,anhonourreservedforumpireswhohavecalledoverahundredinternationalgames.FormerWorldNumberOne-rankedumpireDavidGentles,whocallstheIllawarraregionhome,alsoholdsthecovetedGoldenWhislte,demonstratingthedepthofHockeyNSW’sofficiatingtalentandlegacy.
Withafirmgroundingofdevelopmentprograms,HockeyNSW’sstandingasaleading producerofhighleveltalentlookssettocontinuewellintothefuture.
AustraliawillalsoplayhosttoamajorityoftheearlymatchesintheinauguralFIHProLeague,withournation’sbestbattlingitoutinMelbourne,HobartandSydneyfromFebruarytoMarch2019.
Aspartofalandmark5-yearbroadcastdeal,alltheProLeaguematcheswillbeshownonFOXSPORTS,exclusivelyonFoxtel.
AthletePathway
Hockey NSW’s Athlete Pathway, pictured below, provides clear, unencumbered and non-linear access to opportunities for players of all ages and areas.
Withentrypossibleatanypointinthepathway,respectisgiventothevaryingspeedsandwaysinwhichathletesdevelop.Agegroupsactasalooseguidelineforprogressionthroughthepathwaybutbynomeansdeterminethemannerinwhichanathletestakesiton.
Understandingthatdevelopmentdoesnotoccurinavacuum,prominenceisgiventoeventsaswellasprograms.TheStateChampionshipsandCentreofDevelopmentplayaroleaskeychallengesinanathletes’development,exposingthemtodifferentplayingstylesandplayersfromanynumberofregions.
ThroughouttheirprogressionthroughthePathway,emphasisisplaceduponadherancetotheHockeyNSWCodeofBehaviour.TheCodeofBehaviourgivescredencetotheimportanceofsportsmanshipandethicsaswellasthetrademarkspeedandintensitythathasseenNSWperformsosuccessfullyontheNationalandInternationalstage.
AN INTRODUCTION TO HOCKEY NSW 12
OPEN
Recognised Futures Athletes
NSW Institute of Sport
StateTeams
StateSquads COD
AAP Academies
AllSchools
Kookaburra 8s
AssociationRepresentativeTeams
StateChampionships
School &ClubCompetitions
U18
U15
U13
U11
U9
Hockey NSWPathway
National Squad
National JuniorSquad
National Development Squad
PSSA
AAAP
StateTeams
Hockey NSW can lay claim to having the most consistent record in the Australian Hockey League, a competition played
against the best of the best from every State.
Since1983(whenrecordsareavailable),HockeyNSWWaratahs(Mens)havenotchedanimpressivethreegoldmedalswhileourWomen’sTeam,theArrowshavemanagednine.ThisperformanceisrivalledonlybyQueensland,creatinga‘StateofOrigin’atmospherearoundtheAustralianHockeyLeague(AHL)everyyear.
ThepedigreeofNSW’sStateTeamsissuchthatitattractshighlyrespectedcoachestotheposition.SomeofourformerhighlydecoratedcoachesincludeKatrinaPowell-two-timegoldmedal-win-ningOlympianandBrentLivermoreOAM-formerKookaburra’scaptainandgoldmedalwinningOlympian.
Indeed,suchisthebreadthoftalentavailablewithintheStatethatHockeyNSWhashadtocreatemoreopportunitiestoaccomodateplayerscomingthroughthesystem.IntheunderageFieldandIndoorNationalChampionships,HockeyNSWenterstwoteamsintheUnder13,15and18agedivisionsrespectivelyandoneteamintheOpendivision.
NSWhavedominatedtheseChampionshipsovertheyears,consistentlyprovingtheirprowesswithmultiplefirstplacefinishesacrossbothagedivisionsandgenderssincethisformatofthecompetitionwasfirstimplemented.
In2018,theNationalLeaguewillundergoanumberofmodifications,includinganewlookhomeandawayseriesmovingawayfromthepreviouscentralisedtournamentstructure.ThisisbeforetheLeagueisrelaunchedin2019withabrandnewname,newrulesandnewteams.
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Athlete Acceleration
NSW’s most successful talent development program.TheAthleteAccelerationProgram(AAP)isaimedattalentedathletesaged16-18,wheretraditionallythehighestrateofattritionoccursandwhenskilldevelopmentiscrucialtoanathlete’sprogress.
AhighlysophisticatedprogramdevelopedthroughextensivecollaborationwithNSWISandHockeyAustralia,theAAPhasbeenrigorouslytestedtoensurethatitmeetsAustralianWinningEdgeRe-quirements.TheseRequirementswereconstructedandoverseenbytheAustralianSportsCommissiontoensurethatmedal-winningOlympiansareproducedandthatthefutureofAustralia’seliteperformanceisassured,reflectedineveryfacetoftheprogram.
Withathletesselectedfromeveryregion,theprogramestablishesameansforathletesfromanyareatoadvancetheirskillstotheelitelevel.PlayersaregivenanIndividualPlayerPlan,providingaroadmapfordevelopment,withtheProgrampunctuatedbycampsthatbringtogetherskilledplayersfromacrossthestateandexposethemtodifferentplayingstyles.
Currently,theprogramcatersfor70boysand70girlsacrossbothagegroups.
2017alsosawtheadditionoftheAdvancedAthleteAccelerationProgram(AAAP)designedtosupportath-letesundertheageof21andfutureathletes.Theprogram’sgoalistodeveloptoplevelStateplayersandHockeyroos/Kookaburras.
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About Basil Sellers
Overthenextfiveyears,fiveBasilSellersScholarshipswillbeawardedannuallyattheHockeyNSWAwardsNightinFebruary.FivemembersoftheAthleteAccelerationProgramwhohavedisplayedgreatcitizenship,academiaandthepotentialtoprogresstheirhockeycareerinthefuture.
Thescholarships,valuedat$2,000,willbeawardedforusewithinthesameyear.
“...the programestablishes ameans for athletes from any area to advance their skills”
Program
Athlete Acceleration
High level coaching and development delivered to athletes of all skill level in their home region during the off season.
TheCentreofDevelopment(COD),originallylaunchedin2014-15,isdesignedtoreducetravelcostsandimplementsubstantivetraininganddevelopmentduringwhatistypicallyconsideredthe‘offseason’forhockey.
AdministeredbyHockeyNSW’sRegionalCoachingCoordinatorNetwork(seepageover),theCODhaslessofahighperformancefocusandistargetedatplayersofvaryingskilllevels.
Alsofunctioningasaplayeridentificationopportunity,theCODprimarilyaimstofosteranewgenerationoflifelonghockeyplayersinafunandenoyableenvironment.
TheCODculminatesinaheritageevent,theHockeyNSWRegionalChallenge.PlayersfromacrosstheStateareinvitedtoviefortophonoursinaround-robinstyletournamentwith modifiedgames,heldoverthreedays.
Amarqueecalendarevent,theRegionalChallengegivesplayersthechancetotestthenewskillsthey’velearnedthroughouttheCentreofDevelopmentandsocialisewithplayerstheywouldnormallynothavetheopportunitytodosowith.
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RegionalCoachingCoordinators
ENSURING HOCKEY HAS A PLACE IN THE PLAYGROUNDS OF NSW
AcoreobjectiveofHockeyNSWistoensurethatthesportisavailabletoanyinterestedperson,regardlessofwheretheyliveortheirknowledgeofthegame.
TheRegionalCoachingCoordinatorNetworkwasdevelopedtoachievethisgoal.EachRCCisanindividualwithastronghistoryinhockeyandmanagestherecruitmentofplayers,theSportingSchoolsinitiativeandtheupskillingofcoachesintheirassignedarea.
TheRCCNetworkadministersflagshipprogramssuchastheCentreofDevelopmentaswellasprovidinganessentiallinktothelocalcommunityandschoolsystem.Indevelopingthisnetwork,HockeyNSWhasensuredthateachregionaroundtheStatehasachampionforthesportandanindividualresponsibleforincreasingparticipationinagivenarea.
TheresultthusfarhasbeenanincreasedconversionratefromschoolprogramstoweekendplayingandanincreaseinClubregistrationwhereverthereisanRCCpresent.
With12RCCsoperatingcurrentlyacrosstheState,theintentionistogrowtheNetworkexponentiallyinthecomingyearsandincreasethepresenceofhockeyinalllocalitiesofNSW.
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Majorfocusisrecruitmentandretention-increasingparticipationand membership.
LinkingPrimarySchoolsto Associations/Clubs, encouragingtrialsandconverting participants into lifelongloversofhockey.
Mobilisinganarmyof enthusiasticadvocates.
Buildinganetworkof coaches within Associations andClubstoassistwithgrowingthegame.
Theimplementationandreportingon/ofallHockeyNSWprograms.
Conductingbenchmark CentreofDevelopmentandAAPsessions.DeliveringIndividualPlayerPlansforallattendees.
Engaginglocalcoachestoassistwiththeabove.
SelectingandcoachingStateteamsifselected.
Createapoolofcoachesintheirregionthattheycancallontoassistinthedeliveryofallcoachingprograms.
CoordinatingandexecutingLevel1CoachingCoursesandidentifyindividualssuitableforattendanceofRegionalLevel2andStateLevel3Coaching Accreditation.
AssistAssociationandClubcoaches with State Championship teams where timepermits.
Actasaconduitforthe deliveryofLevel1UmpireandOfficialscoursesin collaborationwith Associations.
Contact the Hockey NSW CompetitonsandOfficiatingManager to oragnise presentations.
RECRUITMENT HOCKEYNSW ACTIVITY
COACH DEVELOPMENT
UMPIRESand OFFICIALS CONDUCT
HockeyNSWareresponsibleforthemanagementoftenFieldStateChampionships,eightIndoorStateChampionshipsandsixMastersFieldStateChampionships,aswellasoverseeingHockeyAustraliaNationalStateChampionshipswhenappointedtodoso.
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State ChampionshipsHockeyNSWisresponsibleforthemanagementoftenFieldStateChampionships,eightIndoorStateChampionshipsandsixMastersFieldStateChampionships,aswellasoverseeingHockeyAustraliaNationalStateChampionshipswhenappointedtodoso.
Consideredakeysocialeventaswellasavaluableselectionopportunity,FieldandIndoorStateChampionshipsformanessentialpartoftheannualhockeycalendarandplayapivotalroleintheHockeyNSWAthletePathway.
Theeventsthemselvesarealsorenownedfortheboomtheyproduceinthelocaleconomiesthattheyareheld,withthecombinedbenefitgenerallynumberingclosetooroveramilliondollars.
Oflate,HockeyNSWhasmadeeffortstopartnerwithlocalcouncilsand“lock-in”eventsforseveralyears,settingaprecedentinStateChampionshipmanagementacrosstheState.
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FIELDCOMPETITION VENUETYPE TEAMS PLAYERS/OFFICIALS SPECTATORS TOTAL BEDNIGHTS ECONOMIC VALUE
RegionalChallenge 3SyntheticTurfs+grass 90 1080 2160 3240 3 $2,274,480
U18 Boys State Championship 3SyntheticTurfs 29 464 928 1392 3 $977,184
U18GirlsStateChampionship 3SyntheticTurfs 30 480 960 960 3 $1,010,880
U15 Boys State Championship 2SyntheticTurfs+grass 30 480 960 1440 3 $1,010,880
OpenMen’sStateChampionship 3SyntheticTurfs 27 432 648 1080 3 $758,160
OpenWomen’sStateChampionship 3SyntheticTurfs 26 416 624 1040 3 $730,080
U15GirlsStateChampionship 2SyntheticTurfs+grass 36 576 1152 1728 3 $1,213056
U13GirlsStateChampionship 2SyntheticTurfs+grass 40 640 1280 1920 3 $1,347,840
U13 Boys State Championship 2SyntheticTurfs+grass 36 576 1152 1728 3 $1,213,056
Women’sMastersHalf-StateNorth 3SyntheticTurfs+3grass 60 960 720 720 3 $1,179,360
Women’sMastersHalf-StateSouth 3SyntheticTurfs+grass 60 960 720 720 3 $1,179,360
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ECONOMIC VALUE
INDOORCOMPETITION TEAMS PLAYERS/OFFICIALS SPECTATORS TOTAL BEDNIGHTS ECONOMIC VALUEU15Boys&Girls 59 826 1652 2478 3 $1,739,556U21/OpenMen 24 336 504 840 3 $589,680U21/OpenWomen 24 336 504 840 3 $589,680U13Boys&Girls 61 854 1708 2562 3 $1,798,524U18Girls 26 364 546 910 3 $638,820U18 Boys 24 336 504 840 3 $589,680Men’sMasters 20 280 280 560 3 $393,120Women’sMasters 40 560 560 1120 3 $786,240
TOTAL VALUE = $ 20,019,636
Schools StrategyINCREASEDPARTICIPATION
CREATINGHOCKEYADVOCATES IN SCHOOLS
BETTERLINKSBETWEEN CLUBS & SCHOOLS
FLEXIBLEVENUEOPTIONS,MANDATEDGAMEFORMATS
ForUnder9s&Under11s Primaryschoolteachers,parentsfromschool,thecommunityoraClub
-MetropolitanAssociations/Clubs/schoolsnearturfs-RegionalAssociation/Clublinkswithschools-AbilitytopaysuitablecoachestofosterlinkbetweenClubsandschools
-Beflexibleandinnovativewithgreatervenueoptions-Strong representation at Regional/knockoutcompetitions-HostPSSAroundrobinevents-Morestructuredgaladays/schoolcompetitionswithgamesplayedinamandatedformatWHATARETHEOUTCOMESOFOURSCHOOLSSTRATEGY?
SportisgrowinginparticipationfromthebottomupHockeyNSWisprovidingengagingSportingSchoolssessionsthatexciteparticipantsandtheirparents.Wecontinuetogrowourparticipation,coachingpool,potentialvolunteersandschooladvocates.
Associations/Clubsareworkingtogetherandcollaboratingtogrowthegamewithlocalschools
LinkscreatedbetweenschoolsandClubs.ProvidesupportforAssociations,Clubsandparentsbyengagingtheminthecoachaccreditationprocess.Life-longhockeyfans.Localisedsolution.
CommonmodifiedformatofgameplayedMandatedformats,Under7sCompetition(“HockeyJoeys”),Under9s(“MiniBurras”)andUnder11s(Kookaburra8s).
BROADENINGTHESCHOOLSSTRATEGY
Scopeallschoolcompetitions,especiallythosewithplayersnotyetplayingClubhockey
Meet with key sports convenors whom organiseschoolcompetitions or rep teamsforschools
Includealltheseplayernumbersinstatisticsandconverttoaffiliation
Useofflexiblevenueoptionsforschoolcompetitions/mandatedgameformats
Hockeyplayersplayingincompetitionsnotaffiliatedwith Hockey NSW
Private,CatholicandIndependentSchoolgroups
Movenon-affiliatedcompetitionsandplayerstoaffiliation
Beflexibleandinnovativewithgreatervenueoptions
WHATARETHEOUTCOMESOFABROADENEDSCHOOLSSTRATEGY?
Sport is growing in participation MoreplayersaffiliatedtoHockeyNSW.
LinkscreatedbetweenschoolsandClubs.ProvidesupportforAssociations,Clubsandparentsbyengagingtheminthecoachaccreditationprocess.Life-longhockeyfans.Localisedsolution.
StronglinksbetweenHockeyNSWandallschoolsportingstreams
HockeyNSWisalignedandworkingwithinallschoolsystemsforthebenefitofthegame.
Associations/Clubsareworkingtogetherandcollaboratingtogrowthegamewithlocalschools
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Inrecentyears,HockeyNSWhasstruggledtocontinuetogrowparticipantrates,experiencingstagnationinthecritical9–11agegroup.
Tocombatthis,HockeyNSWhasdevelopedaSchoolsStrategyinlinewiththerecentFederalGovernmentinitiative,SportingSchools.
Targetingprimaryschool-agedchildren,theSchoolsStrategyintendstoincreaseparticipationoverthecomingyearsthroughtappingintoandcreatinghockeyadvocateswithinschoolssystemsaroundthestate.
ThesehockeyadvocateswillpartnerwiththeRegionalCoachingCoordinators,forgingcloserelationshipsbetweenschoolsandtheirlocalAssociationandClubs.
ThemalleablenatureofthecurrentSchoolsStrategywillallowHockeyNSWtochangeandadapttheStrategyasneedrequires,ensuringthattheinitiativeremainsresults-drivenandeffectiveastimegoeson.
WithschoolsformingacornerstoneofHockeyNSW’scurrentstrategyoverthenextfewyears,planshavebeenmadetoaccommodatethebroadeningofthestrategyastimegoesonandretaintheplayersthatitcaptureswithinthoseagegroupscrucialtothegrowthofoursport.
The strategy capitalisesontheuniquecharacteristics of hockey,utilisingmodifiedformatsofthegame,flexiblevenueoptionsandencouragingcollaborationbetweenallpartiesinvolvedtoassuresuccess.
Thestrategycapitalisesontheuniquecharacteristicsofhockey,utilisingmodifiedformatsofthegame,flexiblevenueoptionsandencouragingcollaborationbetweenallpartiesinvolvedtoassuresuccess.
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Officiating StrategyOUR MISSION
DeliveringthebestofficialsandofficiatinginfrastructureforhockeyinNSW.
OUR VISION
Leadingthehockeyofficiatingcommunityforparticipation,successandfuninNSW.
OBJECTIVES
FORMALISE THE DEVELOPMENTALPATHWAYFORUMPIRES,TECHNICAL OFFICIALS,UMPIRECOACHES AND PANELMEMBERS
DEVELOPANDIMPLEMENTARECOGNITIONANDACCREDITATION PROCESSBASEDONINTEGRITYANDPERFORMANCE
SHOW A PROGRESSIVEPATHWAYTONATIONAL APPOINTMENTSANDONGOINGENDORSEMENTS
INCREASED RECOGNITION,HIGHLIGHTINGSUCCESS AND SUPPORTINGOFFICIALSTHROUGHINCREASED COMMUNICATIONS
Developasimplifiedpathwaywhichshowsumpires,technicalofficials,umpirecoachesandpanelmembersacleardevelopmentroadmap.ImplementthispathwayacrossNSW,hosting workshops to increasetheskillsandknowledgeofadministratorsacrosstheState.
Developaplanwhicheliminatescurrentintegrityissuesandprovidesarobustanddefensiblesystemfortheeducation,accreditationandrecognitionofallofficialsinNSW.
Makeclearerthelogicalconclusionofpursuingtheofficiatingpathway-showaclearguidebetweenactivitiesatalocallevelandappointmentsonthenationalorinternationalstage.
Publishingayearlyreportcelebratingofficiatingsuccesses,listingtheoutcomesachievedandhighlightingtheaccomplishmentsoftheofficiatingcommunitythroughouttheState.
Officials in NSW – namely Technical Officials, Umpires, Umpire Coaches, Judges and Tournament Directors – are a vital resource in decline that require support.
Inordertoconfrontthisneed,HockeyNSWformedtheOfficiatingAdvisoryPanelandconstructedarobustOfficiatingStrategythatsupports,acknowledgesandclarifiestheroleandprocessesofOfficialsacrosstheState.
BymakingapathwaytoNationalandInternationaleventsclearer,betterrecognisingthevaluablerolesthattheseindividualsperformandhighlightingtheimportanceoftheirpresence,HockeyNSWaimstoattractgreaternumberstothissideofthesportandencouragethemtostayon.
Throughtheprovisionofqualityinfrastructureandexcellentdedicatedpersonnelandservices,HockeyNSW’sOfficiatingAdvisoryPanelhopestoinspireindividualsandorganisationstodesireassociationwithhockeyassociationandthesportingeneralformanyyearstocome.
Initiallyathreeyearplaninoperationbetween2017-2020,theStrategicPlanalignswiththebroaderstrategiesofHockeyNSWandwillbereviewedandassessedonaregularbasis.
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Ourvisionisto...leadthehockeyofficiating
communityforparticipation,success
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Volunteer StrategyWHATARETHEBENEFITSOFOURVOLUNTEERSSTRATEGY?
ASSOCIATIONS BOARDS AND COMMMITTEES
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPTEAM,SUPPORTSTAFFANDSTATECHAMPIONSHIPOFFICIALSANDUMPIRES
LOCAL CLUB VOLUNTEERS
Focusonimproved,two-waycommunications,educationandimprovedgovernance of Associations,increasingthevalueofaffiliationtoHockeyNSW,appointedVolunteerChampionineachAssociation.
FocusonappreciationofChampionshipvolunteers,up-skillingandtraining,creatingastrongsuccessionplanforindividualstoreachNationalChampionshipStandardandforcoachestoadvancealongthecoachingpathway.
Focusonreducingtheburdenonvolunteersandcreatingasuccessionplanofnewvolunteers.InvestigateYouth/Juniorvolunteerprograms.
Appreciate Treatallvolunteerswithrespect,asthey’regivinguptheirtime.
Educate
Motivate
Advocate
Createlearningopportunitiesforcommittees,boardsandpathwayopportunitiesforofficialsandcoaches.
Makeitfunandrewarding.Simplegesturessuchasuniformprovided,allowancesetc.
Allvolunteersareadvocatesforthesportandorganisation.
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Inhockey,volunteersplayanextremelydiverserole.TheymayperformadministrativedutiesforanAssociationorClub;theymayoperateasTournamentDirector,UmpireorOfficialataStateChampionshiportheymightCoachorManageaStateTeam,amongadozenorsootherroles-ofteninconjunctionwithoneanother.
It’struethatwithoutthesevolunteers,hockeyasasportinNSWwouldproveextremelydifficulttofunction.
Inrespectofthevitalnatureofthesevolunteers,HockeyNSWiscollaboratingwiththeDepartmentofSport&Recreation,ClubsNSWandVolunteersNSWtodevelopaVolunteerStrategywhichwillsetabenchmarkinsportwithinthestate.
Whilestillinitsformativestages,theVolunteerStrategywilltakeathree-prongedapproachthatpayscredencetothedifferentnatureofvolunteerroles:AssociationBoardsandCommittees,NationalChampionshipVolunteersandLocalClubVolunteers.
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FacilitiesOn behalf of its member Associations and registered players, Hockey NSW has conducted a facility audit and is developing a long term plan to help guide and support the delivery and development of hockey into the future.
MemberAssociationsplaytheirhockeycompetitionsonavarietyofsurfaces,rangingfromgrasspitchestosyntheticpitcheswhichhavebeendevelopedovermanyyears.
TheinstallationofsyntheticpitchesisagrowingtrendandthemajorityofthesehavebeenfundedbyarangeofpartiesinincludingtheAssociation,theirLocalCouncilandthroughgrantassistancefromtheNSWStateGovernment.
ThereiscurrentlynooverallplanorneedsanalysisfortheestablishmentofsyntheticpitchesacrossNSWorthenumber(andtype)requiredtomaintainthesport’sgrowthandtheAssociation/Clubslongtermabilitytomanageandmaintainthesyntheticpitches.
HockeyNSWhasalsoidentifiedthatwiththesignificantinjectionoffundingintonewfacilitiesandtheneedforexistingfacilitiestomaintaintheirstandards,itiscriticalthatallfacilityownersandoperatorshaveoraredevelopinggoodbusinesscasestomaintainandrefurbishtheirfacilitiesovertime.
Thesebusinesscases,constructedwiththesupportandguidanceofHockeyNSW,mustalsotakeintoaccountthechangingdemographicsofhockeymembershipwithinAssociationstoensurethatrevenuegenerationtocontributetofacilitymaintenanceisachievable.
Thislongtermplan,oncefinalisedandenacted,intendstoensurethathockey’sgrowthovertimewillbesupportedbyawealthofworld-classfacilities.
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GROWTH is the principle that underscores everything that Hockey NSW does. As would be readily obvious, growing the sport means more players; more volunteers; more facilities; bigger events and more cohesive community experience for pre-existing members. The relationship between growth and the core business of Hockey NSW is just as clear, which is why we recently launched our new strategic intent, entitled 2020 By 2020.
12 YEAR OLDS GROW THE GAME
Thisstrategicintent,whilenotall-encompassing,saysmuchofthedirectionofourorganisation.Withagoaltoincreaseourjuniorparticipationnumbersto20,000playersbetweentheagesof5–18by2020,HockeyNSWisstatingclearlywhereourfocusliesandhowweintendtogetthere.
2020By2020isnaturallymadeupofmanydifferentinitiatives,witheachrequiringsupportfromAssociations&ClubsacrosstheState.Growthofthiscalibrerequiresamany-prongedapproachandHockeyNSWhasalreadybegunmovingtowardthisgoal,intheoryandinpractice.Thekeyvariablehereisthebuy-inrequiredateverylevelofthecommunityandwhetheranadministrator,executive,volunteerorplayer–themembersofHockeyNSW’scurrentcommunitymustmobiliseandensurethisthinkingpervadesalltheydo.
Whatfollowsisabriefrun-downofsomeofthecurrentandkeyinitiativesbeingusedbyHockeyNSWtoworktowardsitsgoal.Withagrowthof7000playersintheaforementionedagegrouponthecardsin2017,familiarisingyourselfwiththeseinitiativesandunderstandinghowyoucanbeapartofthemisofgreatimportance.
NationalParticipationPlanTherecentreleaseoftheHockeyAustraliaParticipationPlanhasbeencohesivelyintegratedintotheindividualinitiativesofHockeyNSW.“HockeyNSWaredelightedwiththelaunchoftheNationalParticipationPlanbyHockeyAustralia,”saidDavidThompson,ChiefExecutiveOfficer.“Wearecommittedtogettingmorechildrenplayingthisgreatgame.Locally,ourstrategicintentistohave2,02012-year-oldsplayingthegameby2020,tomandatesmallsidedgamesanduseoftheJoeyBallforallplayersunder11,andplaceanabsolutefocusonprimaryschoolsutilisingtheFederalGovernmentfundedSportingSchoolsProgramandtherelaunchofthenationalparticipationprogramofHookIn2Hockey.”
HookIn2HockeyHookIn2HockeyisHockeyAustralia’snationaljuniorprogramdesignedforplayers10andunder.Itfamiliarisestheseyoungagegroupswiththebasicsofthegamewithafirmfocusonfun.Thiscourseinfundamentalsisanaccessibleandcost-effectiveversionofthegameandcanberunbyanyAssociationorClubwithgreatease.Tothatend,HockeyNSWhasbeenactivelyencouragingadministratorsaroundtheStatetolaunchprogramsoftheirownanddrivingtheprocessbywayofourRegionalCoachingCoordinators(RCCs).
Kookaburra8s&Small-sidedGamesAcrossthesportinglandscapeinAustralia,it’saforegoneconclusionthatmodified-formatgamesrepresentthefuture.HockeyNSW’sKookaburra8sisourfirstforayintoafieldwherehockeywillbecomeamainstay,utilisingahalf-fieldformatwitheightplayersa-sideintheagesof9–12.OurmostrecentKookaburra8sCarnivals,runatninelocationsacrossNSW,wereasuccess,attractingnewplayerstothesportandrekindlingpassionamongexistingandformerplayers.
JoeyBallThesafetyofplayershasbeenshowntobethekeyconsiderationofmanyparentswhenselectingsportandtheJoeyBall,developedincollaborationwithmajorsponsorKookaburra,isthefirstballinhockeythataddressestheseconcernswhilenotsacrificingthedynamicsoftheballyouknowandlove.WithadozenbeinggiventoeveryteamthatattendedourrecentKookaburra8sCarnivals,HockeyNSWistakingpainstoensurethatthisnewtechnologyisaccessibleandusedwidelyacrosstheState–theballsareavailableinthelargemajorityofJustHockeystoresacrossNSWnow.
SportingSchoolsSportingSchoolsistheFederalGovernment’smultimillion-dollarinitiativedesignedtogetmorekidsactiveandparticipatinginthesportacrossthecountry.Asmanyplayersinthecommunitywouldknow,schoolsportrepresentsasignificantopportunityforkidstoacquaintthemselvesandfallinlovewithoursportinacomfortableenvironment.OurRegionalCoachingCoordinatorswouldbemorethanhappytohelpfacilitateacontactbetweenyourClubandyourlocalschool,andindividualscanencouragetheireducationalorganisationstoapplyforfunding.SportingSchoolsrepresentsaonce-in-a-lifetimeopportunityforhockeytoinfiltratethevitalschoolsystemandshouldbecapitaliseduponassuch.
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Member Association
EngagementSupport
TherearemanywaysthatHockeyNSW’sOperations&MemberEngagementManager,CraigBeed,canassistyourAssociation.Fromprotectingandmanagingyourmembershipandorganisationthroughtodetermingitsstrategyandthegrowthoffacilities,he’sonhandtohelp.
MEMBER PROTECTIONChild protectionDiscrimination, harassment & bullyingComplaint handlingWorking With Children (WWC)
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revolutioniseSPORTMember registration and database management
Website creation and maintenanceFinance set-up
Competition management
STRATEGIC & OPERATIONAL PLANNING
Association Strategic PlansAssociation Business PlansVision, values and mission
ConstructionFunding and financial planning
Maintenance
FACILITIES
GOVERNANCEPolicies and proceduresRisk managementTransparency, reporting and integrity
GRANTS & FUNDINGApplications
If you’d like to discuss any of the matters above, contact Craig Beed, Membership Engagement & Operations Manager at [email protected] or by calling (02) 9764 1911.
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Working
HandbookInformationforCoaches,ManagersandOfficials
With Kids
Guide
Association
Hockey NSW provides a number of documents to help Association/Club Administrators perform their jobs.
Guideto keeping
junior participants
safe