annual

report

annual2014/2015

report

President’s report 1

Chief Executive’s report 2

Message from the ASC 4

Men's High Performance report 5

Women's High Performance report 6

Hockey Australia's High Performance report 8

Participation report 10

Commissions & Committees (Indoor & Country) 11

Commissions & Committees (Masters) 12

Championship Results 13

Financials 16

Life Members & Hall of Fame 31

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Let me begin by acknowledging the excellent work that my predecessor, Stuart Grimshaw, undertook in leading the board for almost six years. Stuart was an exceptionally good strategic leader who assembled a well-balanced and high quality board.As we implement our strategic plan, Hockey’s Winning Edge: 2014-2018, it is my pleasure to report a sixth consecutive year of surplus for the organisation, marking the continuation of a period of financial stability.

Much of the good work undertaken to improve the sport for all of those involved is documented in these pages, including the growth in Hook2inHockey centres, the development of new commercial revenue streams, and the formation of strategic international alignments.

In the past year we have been determined to recast and revise our Hall of Fame. Our history is a proud and significant cornerstone of the sport. Next year will see this recognition of the greats of hockey expanded in an appropriate fashion. Off the pitch, it is encouraging to see the staff group that Chief Executive Cam Vale has been assembling with a number of significant appointments in both the head office in Melbourne and high performance department in Perth. Of course, hockey is a team sport and our support team is second-to-none. Working tirelessly for the good of the sport, there are a great

number of invaluable contributors that I wish to recognise.

I’d like to express my gratitude to the Australian Sports Commission and its Chairman, John Wylie, for the support they have provided this year and my thanks to the presidents and boards of our members, the eight state and territory hockey associations.

I would also like to thank John Coates at the Australian Olympic Committee for his wise council and general support of hockey. Additionally, for the acknowledgement given by John and the Olympic movement to our indigenous athletes at the most recent AOC annual general meeting.

Having said goodbye to another Commonwealth Games and as we look ahead to an Olympic year, the work of the Australian Commonwealth Games Association and Australian Olympic Committee must be credited. Their backing allows our high performing teams to do what they do so successfully on the pitch at the very highest level, earning them well-deserved acclaim and inspiring many.

As a leading hockey playing nation it is important that we play our part in the global governance and growth of the sport and my thanks go to those who have served on FIH panels

and committees this year; Sue Briggs (FIH Masters Hockey Panel), Liam De Young (athletes committee), Renita Garard (nominations assessment panel), David Peebles (as Oceania’s representative, competitions committee), Prof. Kerryn Phelps (medial advisory panel), Katrina Powell (rules committee) and Ken Read (Chair, competitions committee). Sue, along with Peri Buckley and David Peebles, has also served on the Executive Board of the International Masters Hockey Association.

To my fellow board members, thank you for sharing your expertise, experience and time in the continued pursuit of further growth and international success, while governing the sport to the highest standards.

David HattPresident, Hockey Australia

president's report"It is a great honour to write this report, my first as President of Hockey Australia".

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The 2014/15 financial year marked our sixth consecutive year of profit, and whilst we posted a smaller surplus than in previous years we did so on the back of increased revenue and investment back into the sport.

We are now 18 months into our strategic plan, Hockey’s Winning Edge: 2014-2018, which is built around four central pillars. This year has been about leading from the front, putting in place the processes and structures required to successfully deliver the plan for the benefit of everyone involved. As this report will demonstrate, we have made positive progress on all fronts but we have only just begun. There is a long way to go.

Australia’s Winning Edge: 2014-2018

• Consistent Australian team performances

and success

• Stronger business model of sustained profits

through diversified revenue

• Increased participation at all levels

• Highest standards of governance across the whole

of the sport

The year was bookended by excellence on the international field, once again reaffirming hockey’s position as one of Australia’s most successful sports. In Glasgow, our men’s and women’s teams clinched double gold medal success at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and just under 12 months

later both secured qualification for the 2016 Olympic Games through their results at the World League Semi Final.

The creation of a new Masters Panel that operates across women’s and men’s Masters will contribute to Hockey Australia’s participation and competition plans and operations for Masters hockey.

Internationally, we signed Memorandums of Understanding with a number of our regional neighbours in Hockey India, Hockey New Zealand, Singapore Hockey and the Malaysian Hockey Confederation. These agreements will be central to our plans to revolutionise hockey events in Australia in the years ahead.

Off the field we welcomed The Project Group as a Major Partner across both our men’s and women’s high performance programs, joining our existing partners Fortescue Metals Group and Ausdrill. Paul Lim from The Project Group has been a big supporter of our athletes and coaches, a number of whom helped initiate the partnership.

Talking of partners, it is important to acknowledge those organisations whose contributions have been key to our successes. My thanks go to the Australian Sports Commission, Australian Institute of Sport, state and territory hockey associations, the Australian Olympic Committee, the Australian Commonwealth Games Association, state institutes and

academies of sport, our major partners Fortescue, Ausdrill and The Project Group, all of our other sponsors and partners, the FIH and Oceania Hockey Federation.

I would also like to thank the staff and athletes at Hockey Australia who work tirelessly and create an outstanding culture and work environment in Perth and Melbourne. It is a truly humbling environment for me to see this collection of people apply themselves professionally across the entire organisation, on and off the pitch.

To the board of Hockey Australia, you have my gratitude and that of our staff and athletes for the work you do in supporting our organisation.

Lastly, thank you to all of the participants that our make up our sport. As players, coaches, umpires, officials, volunteers and supporters, your involvement and passion for our game is what makes hockey as vibrant as it is and along with our national teams, are the reason we exist as an organisation

Cam ValeChief Executive

CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S report"I write this report at the end of a year of change within our sport and with great anticipation for the future".

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The past year has seen considerable success and progress for Australian sport on the world stage, for the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and our elite sport partners and athletes.

The Government’s 2014–15 investment of nearly $120 million continues to be refined to ensure funding is aligned to sports with the greatest potential to contribute to Australia’s Winning Edge 2012–2022 targets and maximise our chances at success.

Since Winning Edge was launched, the AIS

re-allocated $20 million of high performance

funding among sports and boosted direct athlete

funding (dAIS) by $3.6 million or 40 per cent.

The Sports Tally 2015 — the annual report card for Australian sports — revealed promising signs as we gear up for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, while highlighting some of the challenges presented by our performance at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.In March the Commission launched Play.Sport.Australia. — our plan to help NSOs build participation in sport and make sure all Australians enjoy its benefits. Sports have the opportunity to attract more than 4.5 million Australians into their communities. It’s important that we work

together to ensure that more Australians, particularly young Australians, participate in sport more often and that we have strong organisations that deliver the products and opportunities Australians want.

Some highlights in 2014-15 included:

• Personal excellence — The most significant athlete wellbeing program in AIS history, incorporating myAISPlaybook — a new high performance athlete learning and development platform.

• AIS Sports Draft — Athletes selected in this fast-tracked development came together at the AIS to share their journeys as they transition to Olympic or Commonwealth Games sports.

• AIS Centre for Performance Coaching and Leadership — More than 45 coaches graduated from the centre, providing development and mentoring for our brightest coaches and administrators.

As our attention starts to focus on Rio and the major events leading up to the Games, I look forward to the ASC teaming up with your organisation to help put our athletes in the best possible position and enhance our chances of success. John Wylie AMChairBoard of the Australian Sports Commission

a message from the

australian sports commission

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2014 Commonwealth Games (Gold)Final: 4-0 v India

2014 Home Series v India

2014 Champions Trophy (Bronze)Bronze medal match: 2-1 v India

2015 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup (Silver)Final: 2-2 v New Zealand - (NZ won 3-1 on shoot-out)

2015 Home Series v New Zealand, Korea & Pakistan

2015 World League Semi-Final (First place) (Olympic qualification)Final: 1-0 v Belgium

men's highperformance program

men's tournaments

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At the beginning of a transitional year following World Cup success and Ric Charlesworth’s retirement as coach, Graham Reid and Paul Gaudoin – as joint-head coaches – led the Kookaburras to a fifth Commonwealth Games gold medal in five attempts.

Graham Reid was appointed as the Kookaburras’ Head Coach in September, with Paul Gaudoin promoted to Senior Assistant Coach. The initial months following saw the introduction of a number of debutants, ending the year with a bronze medal at the Champions Trophy in India.

Captain Mark Knowles capped off a remarkable 2014, deservedly winning the FIH Player of the Year Award.

Into 2015 the focus remained on building depth and experience within the squad and to qualify for

the 2016 Olympic Games. After a silver medal at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup and matches against

Korea, Pakistan and New Zealand in Hobart, the Kookaburras sealed Olympic qualification at the

World League Semi-Final. A 1-0 win over hosts Belgium with the last play of the game earned

them the tournament victory.

Blake Govers received the awards for top goal scorer and Young Player of the Tournament in his first major tournament.

women's highperformance program

2014 Commonwealth Games (Gold)Final: 1-1 v England - (AUS won 3-1 on shoot-out)

2014 Champions Trophy (Silver)Final: 1-1 v Argentina - (ARG won 3-1 on shoot-out)

2015 Hawkes Bay Cup (Gold)Final: 3-2 v New Zealand

'15 World League Semi-Final (Third place) (Olympic qualification)Bronze medal match: 4-2 v New Zealand

women's tournaments

Continuing their good progress from last year, the Hockeyroos began 2014/15 with a dramatic gold medal victory over England at the Commonwealth Games, winning a tight final on shoot-out after a last minute equaliser.

The Champions Trophy at the end of 2014 highlighted the depth beginning to be created in the women’s program as a different group of athletes from the Commonwealth Games team sealed an impressive silver medal in Argentina. A drawn final sent the match to a shoot-out with the Hockeyroos ultimately claiming silver, their first Champions Trophy medal since 2009.

Olympic qualification was the focus going into 2015. Preparation began well with a gold medal victory at the Hawke’s Bay Cup.

At the World League Semi-Final in Belgium, the Hockeyroos sealed 2016 Olympic qualification at

the first time of asking with a 4-2 win over New Zealand to finish third.

Jodie Kenny was ever impressive throughout the year, earning the top goal scorer awards at the Commonwealth Games, Champions Trophy and World League events.

Squad depth continues to be developed, with some exciting new faces now making their mark in the lead up to Rio next year.

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Milestones

Jamie Dwyer (321 caps) and Madonna Blyth (304) became Australia’s outright all-time most capped players as they surpassed Jay Stacy and Nikki Hudson’s appearance records.

Major career milestones

Kieran Govers (100), Tim Deavin (100), Chris Ciriello (150). Fergus Kavanagh (200), Mark Knowles (250), Eddie Ockenden (250), Emily Smith (100), Anna Flanagan (150), Georgia Nanscawen (150), Teneal Attard (200) and Madonna Blyth (300).

Russell Ford (158 Tests) and Jayde Taylor (107 Tests) both announced their retirements from international hockey.

National Training Centre (NTC) Network

The NTC network continued to play a significant role in supporting the national program, identifying, developing and transitioning athletes into the senior environment. The year saw a steady transition of athletes from the state/territory NTCs into the High Performance Program in Perth, with a number of athletes making the international debuts. The ongoing integration of NTC coaches into national activities continued with coaches experiencing national team activity, competition or camps across junior, development and senior teams. The network bid farewell to Steph Andrews (ACT) and welcomed Ben Bishop into the ACTAS/National Junior Squad (men) head coach position and Brent Livermore as the NSWIS Head Coach (men).

Australia’s Winning Edge, Staffing

It has been a year of ongoing transition within the High Performance Program and staff as we continue to respond to the Australia’s Winning Edge Performance strategy and AIS restructure, However, hockey continues to be highly regarded meeting benchmark targets.

There have been a number of staff changes within the High Performance Program over the last few months with Trish Heberle (High Performance Director), Ben Tarbox (Women’s Operations Manager) and Ben Bishop (National Men’s Assistant Coach) all departing.

This period saw the appointments of Andrew Smith (High Performance Director), David Guest and Nathan Eglington (National Men’s Assistant Coaches), Angele Gray (Men’s Operations Manager), Simone Fountain (Women’s Operations Manager) and Krystle Stylianou (Personal Excellence Program Advisor).

hockey Australia’s high performance program

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PERCENTAGE OF PARTICIPANTS - States & territoriesPARTICIPATION NUMBERS

COACHES ACCREDITED

support & resources: asc funding & indigenous programs

1082

NSW QLD WAACT SA TASNT VIC

4.1%

29.5%

16.6%17.9%

3.6%

7.7%

1.5%

19%

ACT

STATE WOMEN MENPARTICIPANTS

52% 48%3,559

28,796

1,422

16,246

7,529

4,006

18,586

17,445

nsw 60% 40%

nt 52% 48%

qld 62% 38%

sa 47% 53%

tas 54% 46%

vic 40% 60%

wa 46% 54%

*Figures reflect calendar year Jan 1 – Dec 31 2014’

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Indoor The showpiece of the year was the Indoor Hockey World Cup, held in Leipzig, Germany. Following warm-up matches in Belgium and Poland, Australia’s men opened with an unusual 0-0 draw against Czech Republic. Defeats to Austria, Iran and Germany, and a draw with Switzerland were followed by victory over Canada. Defeat to Czech Republic ultimately saw Australia finish tenth.

Australia’s women warmed up with a tri-nations series against Belgium and Belarus, games against eventual Indoor World Cup champions, the Netherlands, and South Africa. Early tournament wins over Ukraine, Austria, Canada and Belgium - before defeat to Germany - set the team up well for the quarter finals. In any previous tournament their results would have guaranteed a top four finish but defeat to Czech Republic and then a shoot-out loss to Ukraine meant Australia played off for seventh and eighth, ultimately succumbing to Belarus to finish eighth. Both outcomes fell below pre-tournament expectations despite the great deal of work invested by coaches Anthony Potter and Stuart Fenton, and managers Brent Deans and Karen Seaman. Their efforts and those of their assistant coaches Steve Willer, Alex Lupton and John Trueman were appreciated.

A number of Australian officials were appointed to the Indoor World Cup. Congratulations go to men’s tournament director Dallas Riseley, technical officer Josh Burt, umpire Adam Barry, women’s judge Tammy Standley and umpire Mel Craig on their outstanding achievements.

Domestically, New South Wales took the men’s and women’s open and U21, and women’s U18 Australian Championships titles. Victoria took the spoils in the U18 men’s and U15 boys’ tournaments with WA girls winning the U15 Championships.

Finally, thanks to the members of the Indoor Advisory Panel and the Hockey Australia team who continue to provide us with their assistance and expertise.

Lyn Hill, Chair – Indoor Advisory Panel

CountryToowoomba hosted the Australian Country Championships in August 2014 and as to be expected maintained the high standard of tournament we have come to expect. The level of competition was extremely high with NSW and Queensland maintaining their dominance.

The Australian Country Championships forms an integral part of hockey development pathway for players and officials alike and ‘Country Hockey’ looks to enhance that role moving forward by becoming more inclusive of all states and territories.

The national country teams selected at the championships showcase country hockey talent and went onto complete very successful tours. The U21 teams continued their role as Australian representatives at the Oceania Pacific Cup in Fiji in December 2014 with the women coming away as champions once again.

In addition to participating in this event, our teams play a very significant hockey development role whilst there, supporting the island nations in their quest to develop our sport.

The senior teams completed a most successful tour into Singapore and Malaysia during April 2015. Highlights of this tour included successful ‘tests’ against the Singapore national teams, the women successfully taking on the Malaysian senior squad and a series of games against quality opposition.

Michael Nelson – Country Hockey Committee

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Commissions & committeesi n d o o r & c o u n t r y

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The major international event this year was the bi-annual Trans-Tasman Masters Challenge between Australia and New Zealand, held in Melbourne. This year the tournament expanded to 13 age divisions with the inclusion of Women’s 60s and Men’s 35s and 65s. This was a highly successful tournament with participants and spectators treated to a week of competitive hockey and excellent organisation. Australia successfully retained the overall country champion trophy following strong performances all round.

The Women’s Masters Committee has been active in strengthening its governance arrangements to streamline processes and ensure clear lines of communication with key HA staff. The support and assistance provided by Hockey Australia is greatly appreciated.

In men’s Masters, buoyed by success at the IMHA and WGMA World Cups in Rotterdam and The Hague in June 2014, attention turned to the Australian Championships in Perth and the selection of teams to compete in the Trans-Tasman Challenge. Featuring 70 teams, the tournament was well organised by the WA Masters Committee headed by Bill Campbell and Peter Westlund.

We especially thank the state delegates for their effective work in organising their teams to play in the Australian Championships and guidance provided to the executive – Doug Dawson (ACT), Glenn Crowhurst (NSW), Ric Roberts (SA), Peter Gaggin (TAS), Mark Barlow (NT), Murray Connop (WAC), Bill West (VIC), Gil Voysey (QLD) and Peter Westlund (WA).

We also express our appreciation to our Tournament Director, Bruce Smith, Umpire Managers, Mick Lever and Allen Schasser and Medical Officer, Paul Hardie, for their continued professional services.

Congratulations to our executive for their diligence in administering the Men’s Masters organisation – John Watts (National Teams Coordinator), Denis Lovell (International Delegate), Martin Ferrari (National Selections Coordinator), Neil Coster (Championships Coordinator) and Gary Smith (Treasurer).

Internationally, Australia continues to play a vital role in the expansion and recognition of Masters hockey throughout the world. Sue Briggs, Peri Buckley and David Peebles are members of the International Masters Hockey Association Executive Board. Sue has also been involved in the global planning for Masters through her position on the FIH Masters Panel.

Masters Hockey is excitedly looking towards 2016 when the Masters World Cups will be held in Australia.

Sue Briggs – Women’s Masters & Peter Sweeney – Men’s Masters

Commissions & committeesM A S T E R S

December 2014 saw the landmark signing of a new agreement to form the HA Masters Panel to provide

direction and guidance on all matters related to Masters hockey, both nationally and internationally.

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Women’s Commonwealth Games, August 20141.AUS 2.ENG 3.NZL 4.RSA 5.IND 6.SCO 7.MAS 8.CAN 9.WAL 10.TTO

Men’s Commonwealth Games, August 20141.AUS 2.IND 3.ENG 4.NZL 5.RSA 6.CAN 7.MAS 8.SCO 9.WAL 10.TTO

Men’s Youth Olympic Games, August 20141.AUS 2.CAN 3.ESP 4.RSA 5.PAK 6.NZL 7.NAM 8.MEX 9.GER 10.BAN

Sultan of Johor Cup, October 20141.IND 2.GBR 3.AUS 4.NZL 5.MAS 6.PAK

Women’s Champions Trophy, December 20141.ARG 2.AUS 3.NED 4.NZL 5.ENG 6.CHN 7.GER 8.JPN

Men’s Champions Trophy, December 20141.GER 2.PAK 3.AUS 4.IND 5.NED 6.ARG 7.ENG 8.BEL

Women’s Indoor World Cup, February 20151.NED 2.GER 3.CZE 4.AUT 5.POL 6.UKR 7.BLR 8.AUS 9.RSA 10.CAN 11.BEL 12.KAZ

Men’s Indoor World Cup, February 20151.NED 2.AUT 3.GER 4.IRN 5.RUS 6.SWE 7.POL 8.SUI 9.CZE 10.AUS 11.RSA 12.CAN

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, April 20151.NZL 2.AUS 3.IND 4.KOR 5.CAN 6.MAS

Hawke’s Bay Cup, April 20151.AUS 2.NZL 3.CHN 4.KOR 5.USA 6.ARG 7.IND 8.JPN

Women’s World League Semi-Final, June 20151.NED 2.KOR 3.AUS 4.NZL 5.IND 6.JPN 7.BEL 8.ITA 9.POL 10.FRA

Men’s World League Semi-Final, June 20151.AUS 2.BEL 3.GBR 4.IND 5.IRE 6.MAS 7.FRA 8.PAK 9.POL 10.CHN

Women’s Country Australian Championships, August 20141.QLD 2.NSW 3.VIC 4.WA 5.SA 6.ADF

Women’s Australian Hockey League, October 20141.NSW 2.QLD 3.VIC 4.WA 5.ACT 6.SA 7.NT 8.TAS

Men’s Country Australian Championships, August 20141.NSW 2.QLD 3.VIC 4.ADF 5.WA 6.SA

Men’s Australian Hockey League, October 20141.TAS 2.WA 3.VIC 4.QLD 5.NSW 6.NT 7.ACT 8.SA

INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENTS AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Women’s Masters Australian Championships, July 2014Ov35: 1.NSW 2.QLD 3.TAS 4.WA 5.ACT 6.NTOv40: 1.VIC 2.NSW 3.QLD 4.TASOv45: 1.NSW 2.QLD 3.ACT 4.VIC 5.WA 6.SA 7.NTOv50: 1.NSW 2.QLD 3.WA 4.VIC 5.SA 6.NTOv55: 1.NSW 2.QLD 3.WA 4.SA 5.VICOv60: 1.WA 2.NSW 3.VIC 4.ACT 5.QLD 6.NT

Men’s Masters Australian Championships, September 2014Ov35: 1.VIC 2.ACT 3.QLD 4.WA 5.NSW 6.WA CountryOv40 (Div 1): 1.WA 2.NSW 3.TAS 4.QLD 5.WA CountryOv40 (Div 2): 1.WA 2.NSW 3.WA Country 4.QLDOv45 (Div 1): 1.WA 2.NSW 3.TAS 4.WA Country 5.QLD 6.VICOv45 (Div 2): 1.NSW 2.WA Country 3.QCT 4.QLDOv50 (Div 1): 1.WA 2.NSW 3.WA Country 4.SA 5.VIC 6.QLDOv50 (Div 2): 1.QLD 2.WA 3.NSW 4.NT 5.TAS 6.QLDOv55 (Div 1): 1.WA 2.QLD 3.NSW 4.TAS/SA 5.VIC 6.WA CountryOv55 (Div 2): 1.WA 2.NSW 3.ACT 4.QLD 5.VIC 6.NTOv60: 1.WA 2.NSW 3.QLD(i) 4.ACT 5.WA Country 6.VIC 7.SA 8.QLD(ii)Ov65: 1.QLD 2.NSW 3.WA 4.ACT 5.TAS 6.WA Country 7.SA 8.VICOv70: 1.WA(ii) 2.NSW 3.WA(i) 4.VIC 5.QLD 6.WA Country

championship results

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Women’s U18 Indoor Australian Championships, January 20151.NSW 2.VIC 3.TAS 4.WA 5.ACT 6.QLD 7.SA

Girls’ U15 Indoor Australian Championships, January 20151.WA 2.NSW 3.VIC 4.QLD 5.ACT 6.TAS 7.SA

Women’s U18 Australian Championships, April 20151.QLD 2.VIC Blue 3.WA 4.NSW State 5.ACT 6.TAS 7.NT 8.NSW Blue 9.SA 10.VIC White

Men’s U18 Australian Championships, April 20151.WA 2.TAS 3.VIC Blue 4.QLD 5.NSW State 6.ACT 7.NSW Blues 8.SA 9.VIC White 10.NT

Girls’ U15 Australian Championships, April 20151.QLD(i) 2.WA Gold 3.QLD(ii) 4.WA Black 5.NSW State 6.VIC Blue 7.NSW Blues 8.VIC White 9.SA 10.TAS 11.NT 12.ACT

Boys’ U15 Australian Championships, April 20151.WA Gold 2.NSW State 3.VIC Blue 4.NSW Blues 5.VIC White 6.QLD(ii) 7.QLD(i) 8.TAS 9.SA 10.ACT 11.WA Black 12.NT

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Cont’d

Men’s U18 Indoor Australian Championships, January 20151.VIC 2.NSW 3.QLD 4.WA 5.ACT 6.SA 7.TAS

Boys’ U15 Indoor Australian Championships, January 20151.VIC 2.WA 3.NSW 4.QLD 5.ACT 6.SA 7.TAS

Women’s Open Indoor Australian Championships, December 20141.NSW 2.VIC 3.ACT 4.QLD 5.WA 6.SA 7.TAS

Women’s U21 Indoor Australian Championships, December 20141.NSW 2.ACT 3.WA 4.QLD 5.VIC

Girls’ U13 Australian Championships, October 20141.NSW State 2.QLD Embers 3.NSW Blues 4.VIC Blue 5.QLD Cinders 6.WA Gold 7.ACT 8.VIC White 9.WA Black 10.NT 11.TAS 12.SA

Boys’ U13 Australian Championships, October 20141.NSW State 2.VIC Blue 3.QLD Cutters 4.SA 5.QLD Sabres 6.NSW Blues 7.VIC White 8.WA Gold 9.WA Black 10.ACT 11.NT 12.TAS

Men’s Open Indoor Australian Championships, December 20141.NSW 2.WA 3.ACT 4.QLD 5.VIC 6.TAS

Men’s U21 Indoor Australian Championships, December 20141.NSW 2.WA 3.QLD 4.ACT 5.VIC

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FINANCIALS

Directors’ report 17

Auditor’s independence declaration 20

Independent auditor’s report 21

Directors’ declaration 22

Statement of profit or loss andother comprehensive income 23

Statement of financial position 23

Statement of changes in equity 24

Statement of cash flows 24

Notes to the financial statements 25

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The names and particulars of the directors of the company during or since the end of the financial year are:

David HattBoard Member. President. B.Ed. J.P. Joined Board in 2011 Consultant on Town Planning and Sports Administration.Member of the High Performance Committee.

Norman SameBoard Member. Vice President & Finance Director. B.Ec. Joined the Board in 2010. Managing Director, knp Solutions Pty Ltd, Chartered Accountants. Co-Vice President and Finance Director. Member of the Finance & Audit Committee, Risk & Integrity and Nominations Committees

Stuart GrimshawBoard Member. B.Com. MBA. Joined the Board in 2007. CEO – Bank of Queensland. Resigned on 18/09/2014.

Anthony LeeflangBoard Member. B.Sc. BVMS. MVSc. Joined the Board in 2010. Veterinary Surgeon. Member of the Participation and Nominations Committees.

Clare PrideauxBoard Member & Vice President. B.Ed. (Human Movement). Joined the Board in 2009. High Performance Director – NSWIS.Former Hockeyroo. Member of the High Performance, Competitions Committee.

Tracey ScottBoard member. LLB. LLM. Joined the Board in 2012.Legal Counsel, Regulatory – Football Federation Australia.Member of the Commercial and Nominations Committee.

Sandra SullyBoard-Appointed Director. Joined the Board in 2013. Journalist/Broadcaster Network Ten. Member of the Commercial Committee.

Fiona Ryan (nee Boyce)Board member. LLB, B.Com. Joined the Board in 2013.Solicitor – Herbert Smith Freehills, Former Hockeyroo.Member of the Athletes and Nominations Committees.

Kerryn Phelps AMBoard member. MBBS (Sydney), FRACGP, FAMA.Joined the Board in 2013. Principal Clinician – Sydney Integrative Medicine and Cooper Street Clinic.Member of the Risk & Integrity Committee.

Stephen SmithBoard member. LLB BA (UWA), LLM (London).Joined the Board in 2013. Retired Member of the Federal Parliament.Member of the Risk & Integrity Committee.

Melanie WoosnamBoard member. B.Ed (Physical & Health Ed) Honours.Joined the Board in 2013. Managing Director – Active8 Sports Solutions, Former Hockeyroo.Member of the Participation and High Performance Committees.

directors reportThe directors of the Hockey Australia Limited submit herewith the annual report of the company for the financial year ended 30 June 2015. In order to comply with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, the directors report as follows:

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Company secretaryCameron Vale held the position of company secretary of Hockey Australia Limited at the end of the financial year.

Principal activities and objectives

Hockey Australia exists to further the game of field hockey

(and its derivations) throughout Australia.

Hockey Australia’s drives participation and performance in the sport through all levels from grassroots through to international representative teams. Through the entry-level program, Hookin2Hockey, and a calendar of national championships and representative opportunities, Hockey Australia strives to increase participation in our sport and retain participants throughout their life. Throughout this process, Hockey Australia aims to identify world-class talent and support these athletes in their growth by exposing them to world’s best coaches and training programs. Our high performance program, located in Perth, serves the growing needs of the elite national squads and our international teams, the Hockeyroos and the Kookaburras, in their journey to become the best in the world.

Hockey Australia’s intent is to continue to grow the number

of Australians who experience hockey and be exposed to the

brilliance of our sport and our athletes.

Review of operationsA review of the operations of the company during the financial year and the financial results of the operations, found that during the year the company continued to engage in its principal activity, the results of which are disclosed in the financial statements.

The surplus for the financial year was:

$13,373 (2014: $122,509)

Changes in state of affairsThere was no significant change in the state of affairs of the company during the financial year.

Subsequent eventsThere has not been any matter or circumstances occurring subsequent to the end of the financial year that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the company in future financial years.

Future developmentsDisclosure of information regarding likely developments in the operations of the company in future financial years and the expected results of those operations is likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the company. Accordingly, this information has not been disclosed in this report.

Environmental regulationsThe company’s operations are not regulated by any significant environmental regulation under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.

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Directors meetingsThe following table sets out the number of directors meetings held during the financial year and the number of meetings attended by each director (while they were a director). During the financial year, 6 board meetings were held.

Stuart Grimshaw 2

6

6

6 6

6

6

6

6

6 6

2

5

6

6 4

6

4

6

6

5 4

Sandra Sully

Fiona Ryna (Nee Boyce)

Tony Leeflang

Kerryn Phelps

David Hatt

Tracey Scott

Mel Woosnam

Norman Same

Clare Prideaux

Stephen Smith

DIRECTORS DIRECTORSELIGIBLE

TO ATTENDELIGIBLE

TO ATTENDATTENDED ATTENDED

Indemnification of officers and auditors

During the financial year, the company paid a premium in respect of a contract insuring the directors of the company (as named above), against a liability incurred as such a director, secretary or executive officer to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The contract of insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium.

The company has not otherwise, during or since the financial year, except to the extent permitted by law, indemnified or agreed to indemnify an officer or auditor of the company or of any related body corporate against a liability incurred as such an officer or auditor.

David Hatt Norman SameDirector

Melbourne, 2 October 2015

Finance Director

Proceedings on behalf of the company

No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the company or intervene in any proceedings to which the company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the company for all or any part of those proceedings. The company was not party to any such proceedings during the year.

Dividends

No dividends have been paid during or since the end of the financial year. The Corporations Act 2001 prohibits companies limited by guarantee from distributing dividends to members.

Members Guarantee

The company is limited by guarantee. Upon winding up each member is required to contribute a maximum of $20 towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the company. At 30 June 2015 there were eight members (30 June 2014: 8).

Auditor’s independence declaration

The auditor’s independence declaration is included on page 6 of the annual report.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to s.298(2) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the Directors

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Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu ABN 74 490 121 060 550 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000 GPO Box 78 Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia DX: 111 Tel: +61 (0) 3 9671 7000 Fax: +61 (0) 3 9671 7001 www.deloitte.com.au

The Board of Directors Hockey Australia Limited Level 5, 409 St. Kilda Road MELBOURNE, VIC 3004 2 October 2015 Dear Board Members,

Hockey Australia Limited In accordance with section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, I am pleased to provide the following declaration of independence to the directors of Hockey Australia Limited. As the lead audit partner for the audit of the financial statements of the Hockey Australia Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2015, I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of:

(i) the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and

(ii) any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. Yours sincerely DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU Alison Brown Partner Chartered Accountants

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Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu ABN 74 490 121 060 550 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000 GPO Box 78 Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia DX: 111 Tel: +61 (0) 3 9671 7000 Fax: +61 (0) 3 9671 7001 www.deloitte.com.au

Independent auditor’s report to the members of the Hockey Australia Limited

We have audited the accompanying financial report, being a special purpose financial report, of Hockey Australia Limited, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2015, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the statement of cash flows and the statement of changes in equity for the year ended on that date, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration as set out on pages 9 to 22. Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and have determined that the basis of preparation described in Note 3 to the financial report is appropriate to meet the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and is appropriate to meet the needs of the members. The directors’ responsibility also includes such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We have conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view, in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Auditor’s Independence Declaration In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given to the directors of Hockey Australia Limited would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor’s report.

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Opinion In our opinion, the financial report of the Hockey Australia Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: (a) giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 30 June 2015 and of its

performance for the year ended on that date; and (b) complying with Australian Accounting Standards to the extent described in Note 3 and the

Corporations Regulations 2001.

Basis of Accounting

Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 3 to the financial report, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the directors’ financial reporting responsibilities under the Corporations Act 2001. As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose. DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU Alison Brown Partner Chartered Accountants Melbourne, 2 October 2015

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David Hatt Norman SameDirector

2 October 2015

Finance Director & Co-Vice President

2 October 2015

As detailed in Note 3 to the financial statements, the company is not a reporting entity because in the opinion of the directors there are unlikely to exist users of the financial report who are unable to command the preparation of reports tailored so as to satisfy specifically all of their information needs. Accordingly, these special purpose financial statements have been prepared to satisfy the directors’ reporting requirements under the Corporations Act 2001.

The directors declare that:

(a) in the directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable; and

(b) in the directors’ opinion, the attached financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including compliance with accounting standards and giving a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the company.Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors made pursuant to S.295(5) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the Directors

directors' declaration

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PROFIT OR LOSS& C O M P R E H E N S I V E I N C O M EFor the year end 30 June 2015

CONTINUING OPERATIONS

Government grants 6,951,856 8,098,233

Commercial and business revenue 2,622,597 2,290,135

Special Event Income 373,177 687,081

Total Revenue 9,947,630 11,075,449

Affiliations and event expenses (341,558) (693,536)

Australian Championships and Australian Hockey League expenses (108,295) (235,532)

Coaching and officiating expenses (96,906) (104,603)

Cost of sales (60,770) (13,421)

Elite program expenses (4,691,268) (4,972,959)

International competition (1,701,278) (2,154,470)

Meeting expenses (136,062) (93,537)

Marketing and development (1,727,114) (1,630,904)

Operating and administration expenses (1,071,006) (1,053,978)

Surplus before tax 4 13,373 122,509

Income tax expense 3(e) - -

Surplus for the year 13,373 122,509

Other comprehensive income - -

Total comprehensive income for the year 13,373 122,509

Notes to the financial statements are included on pages 25-30

2015 $NOTES 2014 $

Cash and cash equivalents 13(a) 2,425,199 1,632,659

Trade and other receivables 5 845,584 952,373

Inventories 6 52,031 54,913

Other assets 8 114,934 88,808

Total current assets 3,437,748 2,728,753

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment 7 100,904 60,587

Total non-current assets 100,904 60,587

Total assets 3,538,652 2,789,340

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables 9 861,675 851,270

Provisions 10 197,261 201,506

Other liabilities 11 1,476,248 755,185

Total current liabilities 2,535,184 1,807,961

Non-current liabilities

Provisions 10 105,012 96,296

Total non-current liabilities 105,012 96,296

Total liabilities 2,640,196 1,904,257

Net assets 898,456 885,083

Equity

Retained Earnings 898,456 885,083

Total equity 898,456 885,083

Notes to the financial statements are included on pages 25-30

STATEMENT OFf i n a n c i a l p o s i t i o nFor the year end 30 June 2015

2015 $NOTES 2014 $CURRENT ASSETS

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Balance at 1 July 2013 762,574 762,574

Surplus for the year 122,509 122,509

Other comprehensive income for the year - -

Total comprehensive income for the year 122,509 122,509

Balance at 30 June 2014 885,083 885,083

Surplus for the year 13,373 13,373

Other comprehensive income for the year - -

Total comprehensive income for the year 13,373 13,373

Balance at 30 June 2015 898,456 898,456

RETAINEDEARNINGS $

TOTAL $

Operating grant receipts 7,672,919 7,002,804

Commercial and business income 373,177 687,081

Receipts from members and other sources 2,668,120 2,151,873

Payments to suppliers and employees (9,888,246) (10,923,630)

Interest received 61,258 86,951

Net cash generated by/(used in) operating activities 13(b) 887,228 (994,921)

Cash flows from investing activities

Payments for property, plant and equipment (94,688) (39,076)

Net cash used in investing activities (94,688) (39,076)

Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 792,540 (1,033,997)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 1,632,659 2,666,656

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 13(a) 2,425,199 1,632,659

Notes to the financial statements are included on pages 25-30

Notes to the financial statements are included on pages 25-30

2015 $NOTES 2014 $CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

STATEMENT OFc a s h f l o w sFor the year end 30 June 2015

STATEMENT OFc h a n g e s i n e q u i t yFor the year end 30 June 2015

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS POSITION

• The amendments to AASB 3 clarify that contingent consideration that is classified as an asset or a liability should be measured at fair value at each reporting date, irrespective of whether the contingent consideration is a financial instrument within the scope of AASB 9 or AASB 139 or a non-financial asset or liability. Changes in fair value (other than measurement period adjustments) should be recognised in profit and loss. The amendments to AASB 3 are effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after 1 July 2014.

• The amendments to the basis for conclusions of AASB 13 clarify that the issue of AASB 13 and consequential amendments to AASB 139 and AASB 9 did not remove the ability to measure short-term receivables and payables with no stated interest rate at their invoice amounts without discounting, if the effect of discounting is immaterial.

• The amendments to AASB 116 and AASB 138 remove perceived inconsistencies in the accounting for accumulated depreciation/amortisation when an item of property, plant and equipment or an intangible asset is revalued. The amended standards clarify that the gross carrying amount is adjusted in a manner consistent with the revaluation of the carrying amount of the asset and that accumulated depreciation/amortisation is the difference between the gross carrying amount and the carrying amount after taking into account accumulated impairment losses.

The application of these amendments does not have any material impact on the disclosures or on the amounts recognised in the Company's financial statements.

1. General information

Hockey Australia Limited is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in Victoria and operating in Australia.

Hockey Australia Limited registered office and principal places of business are as follows:Registered office: Level 5, 409 St Kilda Road, MELBOURNE VIC 3004

Principal places of business: Level 5, 409 St Kilda Road, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 and Perth Hockey Stadium, COMO WA 6952

2. Adoption of new and revised Accounting Standards

2.1 Standards and interpretations adopted with no effect on the financial statements

In the current year, the Company has applied a number of amendments to AASBs and a new Interpretation issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) that are mandatorily effective for an accounting period that begins on or after 1 July 2014, and therefore relevant for the current year end.

AASB 2014-1 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards’(Part A: Annual Improvements 2010–2012 and 2011–2013 Cycles)

The Annual Improvements 2010-2012 has made number of amendments to various AASBs, which are summarised below.

• The amendments to AASB 2 (i) change the definitions of ‘vesting condition’ and ‘market condition’; and (ii) add definitions for ‘performance condition’ and ‘service condition’ which were previously included within the definition of ‘vesting condition’. The amendments to AASB 2 are effective for sharebased payment transactions for which the grant date is on or after 1 July 2014.

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2. Adoption of new and revised Accounting Standards cont'd

2.1 Standards and interpretations adopted with no effect on the financial statements cont'd

AASB 2014-1 'Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards' (Part B: Defined Benefit Plans: Employee Contributions Amendments to AASB 119)

The amendments to AASB 119 clarify how an entity should account forcontributions made by employees or third parties to defined benefit plans,based on whether those contributions are dependent on the number of yearsof service provided by the employee.

For contributions that are independent of the number of years of service, theentity may either recognise the contributions as a reduction in the service costin the period in which the related service is rendered, or to attribute them tothe employees' periods of service using the projected unit credit method;whereas for contributions that are dependent on the number of years ofservice, the entity is required to attribute them to the employees' periods of service.

The application of these amendments to AASB 119 does not have anymaterial impact on the disclosures or on the amount recognised in theCompany's financial statements.

AASB 1031 'Materiality', AASB 2013-9 'Amendments to AustralianAccounting Standards' - Conceptual Framework, Materiality and FinancialInstruments' (Part B: Materiality), AASB 2014-1 'Amendments toAustralian Accounting Standards' (Part C: Materiality)

The revised AASB 1031 is an interim standard that cross-references to otherStandards and the 'Framework for the Preparation and Presentation ofFinancial Statements' (issued December 2013) that contain guidance onmateriality. The AASB is progressively removing references to AASB 1031in all Standards and Interpretations. Once all of these references have beenremoved, AASB 1031 will be withdrawn. The adoption of AASB 1031,AASB 2013-9 (Part B) and AASB 2014-1 (Part C) does not have anymaterial impact on the disclosures or the amounts recognised in theCompany's financial statements.

Standard/InterpretationEffective for annualreporting periodsbeginning on or after

Expected to be initially applied in the financial year ending

AASB 15 'Revenue from Contracts with Customers' andAASB 2014-5 'Amendments to Australian AccountingStandards arising from AASB 15'

1 January 2018

1 January 2016

1 January 2016

1 January 2016

1 July 2015

30 June 2019

30 June 2017

30 June 2017

30 June 2017

30 June 2016

AASB 2015-1 'Amendments to Australian AccountingStandards - Annual Improvements to Australian AccountingStandards 2012-2014 Cycle'

AASB 2014-4 'Amendments to Australian AccountingStandards - Clarification of Acceptable Methods ofDepreciation and Amortisation'

AASB 2015-2 'Amendments to Australian AccountingStandards - Disclosure Initiative: Amendments to AASB 101'

AASB 2015-3 'Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Withdrawal of AASB 1031 Materiality'

2.2 Standards and Interpretations in issue not yet adopted

At the date of authorisation of the financial statements, the Standards and Interpretations listed below were in issue but not yet effective.

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3. Significant accounting policies

Financial reporting framework

The company is not a reporting entity because in the opinion of the directors there are unlikely to exist users of the financial report who are unable to command the preparation of reports tailored so as to satisfy specifically all of their information needs. Accordingly, these special purpose financial statements have been prepared to satisfy the directors' reporting requirements under the Corporation Act 2001.

For the purpose of preparing the financial statements, the company is a not-for-profit entity.

Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Corporation Act 2001, the recognition and measurement requirements specified by all Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations, and the disclosure requirements of Accounting Standards AASB 101 'Presentation of Financial Statements', AASB 107 'Cash Flow Statements', AASB 108 'Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors' andAASB 1054 Australian Additional Disclosures.

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the basis of historical cost. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. All amounts are presented in Australian dollars, unless otherwise noted.

Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company's accounting policies, which are described below, the directors are required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

LONG SERVICE LEAVE

Management judgement is applied in determining the following key assumptions used in the calculation of longservice leave at reporting date:

• Future increases in salaries and wages;• Future on cost rates; and• Experience of employee departures and period of service.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Useful lives and residual value of property, plant and equipment are reviewed annually. Judgement is applied indetermining the useful lives of property, plant and equipment. Any reassessment of useful lives and residual valuein a particular year will affect depreciation and amortisation expense (either increasing or decreasing) from thedate of reassessment through to the end of the reassessed useful life for both the current and future years.

PROVISION FOR DOUBTFUL DEBTS

Management's judgement is applied in determining the provision for doubtful debts. If the estimated recoverable amount of the debtor is less than the amount of revenue recognised, the difference is recognised in the provision for doubtful debts.

The following significant accounting policies have been adopted in the preparation and presentation of the financial report:

(a) InventoriesInventories relate to rulebooks, coaching materials and other Rocky related merchandise and are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs are assigned on a first-in first-out basis.

(b) Property, plant and equipmentProperty, plant and equipment are carried at cost. All assets are depreciated over their useful lives to the company commencing from the time the asset was held ready for use.

The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable asset are:Class of fixed assets: Office equipment

Depreciation rates: 8 - 50%

(c) Cash and cash equivalentsCash comprises cash on hand and demand deposits. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash, which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value and have a maturity of three months or less.

(d) IncomeGovernment grant revenue is recognised when the company gains control of the funds.

Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates applicable to the financial assets.

Dividends and interest are brought to account when received.Gains and losses on disposals of items of plant and equipment are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains or losses are included in the statement of profit or loss and comprehensive income.

(e) Income taxHockey Australia Limited is a registered not-for-profit entity and is exempt under the provisions of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (as amended) and as such is not subject to income taxes atthis time. Accordingly, no income tax has been provided for the company in these financial statements.

(f) Impairment of assetsAt each reporting date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its assets to determine whetherthere is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (ifany).

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use.

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(f) Impairment of assets (cont'd)In respect of not-for-profit entities, where the future economic benefits of an asset are not primarily dependent on the assets ability to generate net cash inflows and where the entity would, if deprived of the asset, replace its remaining future economic benefits, value in use is determined as thedepreciable replacement cost of an asset less, where applicable, accumulated depreciation calculated on the basis of such cost to reflect the already consumed or expired future economic benefits of the asset. The current replacement cost of an asset is its cost measured by reference to the lowest cost at which the gross future economic benefits of that asset could currently be obtained in the normal course of business.

If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but only to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised inprofit or loss immediately.

(g) Employee benefitsA liability is recognised for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave, and long service leave when it is probable that settlement will be required and they are capable of being measured reliably.

Liabilities recognised in respect of employee benefits expected to be settled within 12 months, are measured at their nominal values using the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement.

Liabilities recognised in respect of employee benefits which are not expected to be settled within 12 months are measured as the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made by the company in respect of services provided by employees up to reporting date.

Contributions are made by the company to an employee superannuation fund and are charged as expenses when incurred. The company has no legal obligation to provide benefits to employees on retirement.

(h) Unearned revenueTo the extent that specific grant funding remains unexpended at balance date, the surplus is brought to account as a liability 'Grants in advance', consistent with provisions embodied in the service agreements. Unexpended funds are fully refundable until expended on specified programs. Membership revenue which is received before balance date and relates to the subsequent financial year is brought to account as a liability.

(i) Goods and Services Tax (GST)Revenues, expenses are recognised net of OST except where OST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from that taxation authority, in which case the OST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item.

Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of OST included. The net amount of OST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the statement of financial position.

Cash flows are included in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis. The OST component of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is classified as operating cash flows.

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4. Surplus for the year

13. cash and cash equivalents

Interest received 61,258 86,951

Employee benefit expense (3,268,368) (2,731,207)

Depreciation (54,371) (30,645)

Trade receivables 793,606 834,232

Allowance for doubtful debts (20,497) (20,853)

773,109 813,379

Trade payables 239,720 277,947

Sundry creditors and accruals 621,955 573,323

861,675 851,270

Stock on hand – at cost 52,031 54,913

Prepayments 114,934 88,808

Employee benefits 197,261 201,506

Sponsorship 569,768 446,367

Audit of the financial report 19,600 19,300

Cash on hand - 800

ASC and other grants 906,480 308,818

Grant audits 1,300 2,400

Cash at bank 2,425,199 1,631,859

Employee benefits 105,012 96,296

Current

Deferred revenue consisting:

Non-Current

Office equipment - at cost 200,823 120,595

Accumulated depreciation (99,919) (60,008)

Other receivables 72,475 138,994

845,584 952,373

2015 $

2015 $

2014 $

2014 $Surplus for the year has been arrived at after crediting/(charging) the following items of income and expense:

(a) Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents

For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand andin banks and investments in money market instruments, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Cash andcash equivalents at the end of the year as shown in the statement of cash flows can be reconciled to therelated items in the statement of financial position as follows:

5. Trade and other receivables

9. Trade and other payables

6. Inventories

8. Other assets

10. Provisions

11. other liabilities

12. Remuneration of auditors

7. Property, plant and equipment

100,904 60,587

1,476,248 755,185

20,900 21,700

2,425,199 1,632,659

Total property, plant and equipment 100,904 60,587

The auditor of Hockey Australia Limited is Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

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Not longer than 1 year 39,615 57,371

Short term employee benefits 1,219,184 1,123,102

Surplus for the year 13,373 122,509

Trade and other receivables 106,789 (26,212)

Trade and other payables 10,405 (285,179)

Bad debts expenses - 23,157

Other assets (26,126) 108,123

Deferred revenue 721,063 (1,095,428)

Gifted assets - (25,099)

Inventories 2,882 33,559

Provisions 4,471 103,583

Depreciation 54,371 30,645

Loss on writes off on property, plant and equipment - 15,421

A significant portion of revenue is received by way of recurrent grants from the Commonwealth Government.

The key management personnel of the company during the year were:

Mr C. Vale (Chief Executive Officer)Mr G. Hill (Chief Operating Officer)Mr A. Smith (High Performance Director)Mr A. Commens (Head Coach - Women)Mr G. Reid (Head Coach - Men)Mr B. Hartung (General Manager- Participation)Ms L. French (General Manager - Commercial)Mr. L. West (General Manager - Media & Communications)

This following reports the number of key management personnel who received remuneration in each specified band during the reporting period.

Hockey Australia provides all salary information to the Australian Sporting Commission that is used for confidential benchmarking on salaries paid to Hockey Australia staff in comparison to other similarly funded national sporting organisations.

17. Contingent liabilitiesNo contingent liabilities have been noted at 30 June 2015 (2014: $Nil).

18. Subsequent eventsThere has not been any matter or circumstance occurring subsequent to the end of the financial year that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the company in future financial years.

Operating lease commitments

Non-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not capitalised in the financial report.

14. Economic dependence

16. Key management personnel compensation

15. Commitments for expenditure

39,615 57,371

1,219,184 1,123,102

(b) Reconciliation of surplus for the year to net cash flows from operating activities

Movement in working capital(Increase)/decrease in assets:

Property leases payable:

(Increase)/decrease in liabilities:

Net cash (used in)/generated by operating activities 887,228 (994,921)

13. cash and cash equivalents (cont'd)

2015 $

2015 $

2014 $

2014 $

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M Fox*E Thompson*J H Powell* (1947)H A Cormie MBE* (1949)Dr M Hamilton* (1949)A H Imrie* (1949)A C Margarey* (1949) L Morris* (1949)K Ogilvie* (1949)D Somerville AM* (1949) R Taylor* (1949)E Tazewell* (1949)N Wicks* (1949) F Bage* (1950)D M Friend* (1950) M Irving* (1950)M Campbell* OBE (1951) A Clarke* (1951)W Rothwell* (1951) O P Wood* (1953)D Paul* MBE (1954)C Charlesworth* (1954) F H Levy* (1956)N J Marshall* (1957)K Langan* (1958)F Newson* (1959)R Robinson* AM MBE (1959)

P Goodridge* (1960)G Moir* (1961)E Redfern* (1964) N Clarke (1969)M Wilson AM (1971) D Corrigan* (1972)M Josiffe* (1972)L Hodges* (1973)L Jolly OAM* (1973)F McNab OBE* (1974) N O’Shea* (1974)M Baker AM (1976)J Ferguson* (1976)A B Hardham OBE* (1978)G W Moessinger AM* (1980)V Schaeffer* (1985)S Jamieson* (1985)B Brownlow OAM* (1986) M Murray (1986)J Webster OAM* (1986)F Yeend AM* (1986) PG Ryan OBE* (1988)J Viertel OAM (1988)H A Nederveen AM* (1990)Sir Geoffrey Yeend AC CBE* (1991)S Davies AM (1994)P L Cohen OAM (1995)

L Hailey AM (1996)J Hampton (1996)C B Nicholas OAM (1997)S B Pitt OAM (1998)M Cormack* (1999)S Leece (1999)P March (1999)H Oldenhove (1999) R Pascoe (1999)D Pirie MBE (1999)J Slade OAM (1999)P Tye AM (1999)A Berry OAM (2000) D Piper (2000)J Quaite OAM (2000)H Scraggs OAM (2001) G Reid (2001)D Meredith (2002)J Mackinnon (2007)R Aggiss AM (2008)G Browning (2010)B Dancer (2012)F Murray (2012)

*Deceased

LIFE MEMBERS HALL OF FAMEAlyson AnnanAustralian Debut 1991New South Wales

Marian Aylmore (nee Bell) Australian Debut 1974 Western Australia

Robyn Bannerman OAM(Davis, nee Downey) Australian Debut 1975 New South Wales

David Bell OAM Australian Debut 1975 Western Australia

Cecil Best Australian Debut 1932Queensland

Warren Birmingham Australian Debut 1984 New South Wales

Sharon Buchanan OAM (Patmore/Reid) Australian Debut 1980 Western Australia

May Campbell (nee Pearce) Australian Debut 1934 Western Australia

Connie CharlesworthAustralian Debut 1927Tasmania

Richard Charlesworth AM Australian Debut 1972 Western Australia

Paul DearingAustralian Debut 1963New South Wales

Ian Dick Australian Debut 1948 Western Australia

Brian Glencross OAM Australian Debut 1964 Western Australia

Pamela Glossop Australian Debut 1975 Queensland

Dianne Gorman OAM (nee Dowd) Australian Debut 1972 New South Wales

Mavis Gray (nee Beckett) Australian Debut 1969 Western Australia

Mark Hager Australian Debut 1985 Queensland

Robert Haigh Australian Debut 1966 South Australia

Rechelle Hawkes Australian Debut 1985 Western Australia

Audrey James (nee Jones) Australian Debut 1946Victoria

Jim McDowell Australian Debut 1952 Victoria

Merle Elaine Nish (nee Taylor) Australian Debut 1928Victoria

Eric Pearce Australian Debut 1955 Western Australia

Julian Pearce Australian Debut 1960 Western Australia

Jackie Pereira OAM Australian Debut 1986 Western Australia

Desmond Piper Australian Debut 1960 Victoria

Wendy Pritchard (nee Butcher) Australian Debut 1965 Western Australia

Ron Riley OAM Australian Debut 1967 New South Wales

Donald Smart Australian Debut 1961 Western Australia

Trevor Smith Australian Debut 1971 South Australia

Evelyn Tazwell Australian Debut 1925 South Australia

Liane Tooth OAM Australian Debut 1984 New South Wales

Marjory Rigg (nee Crossen)Australian Debut 1951 Western Australia

Jim Abel Australian Debut 1922 New South Wales

Jay Stacy Australian Debut 1987 Victoria

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