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An Introduction To Hockey NSW

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.

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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


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


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


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.


...hockey is a sport open to everybody, regardless of their ability, age, background or gender.

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...hockey is a sport open to everybody, regardless of their ability, age, background or gender.”


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


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.


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.


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.


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.


RegionalCoachingCoordinators

ENSURING HOCKEY HAS A PLACE IN THE PLAYGROUNDS OF NSW

AcoreobjectiveofHockeyNSWistoensurethatthesportisavailabletoanyinterestedperson,regardlessofwheretheyliveortheirknowledgeofthegame.

TheRegionalCoachingCoordinatorNetworkwasdevelopedtoachievethisgoal.EachRCCisanindividualwithastronghistoryinhockeyandmanagestherecruitmentofplayers,theSportingSchoolsinitiativeandtheupskillingofcoachesintheirassignedarea.

TheRCCNetworkadministersflagshipprogramssuchastheCentreofDevelopmentaswellasprovidinganessentiallinktothelocalcommunityandschoolsystem.Indevelopingthisnetwork,HockeyNSWhasensuredthateachregionaroundtheStatehasachampionforthesportandanindividualresponsibleforincreasingparticipationinagivenarea.

TheresultthusfarhasbeenanincreasedconversionratefromschoolprogramstoweekendplayingandanincreaseinClubregistrationwhereverthereisanRCCpresent.

With12RCCsoperatingcurrentlyacrosstheState,theintentionistogrowtheNetworkexponentiallyinthecomingyearsandincreasethepresenceofhockeyinalllocalitiesofNSW.


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.


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


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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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.


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.


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)


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.


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

an introduction to hockey nsw · c.establish long term sponsor and financial partnerships....

Documents