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GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

Honorary PresidentIan Harvey12 Greyfriars WalkCirencesterGL7 1UF☎ 01285 653386⌨ [email protected]

Honorary Secretary (acting)Ian Harvey12 Greyfriars WalkCirencesterGL7 1UF☎ 01285 653386⌨ [email protected]

MINUTES OF AGM HELD 29th MAY 2019

Introduction.26 voting members were present at the meeting, sufficient to form a quorum. Appendix K details those eligible to vote at an AGM. Appendix L details those attending. Appendix M contains the calling Notice and Appendix N details the Agenda.

The Minutes of the meeting were taken by Ian Harvey acting as Secretary, it remains that no one has come forward for this role.

The reports included here are principally those submitted by various Committee members fortheir areas of responsibility, the remainder are from those that have volunteered in the absence of a particular Committee member.

1. Apologies.

Committee: Lisa Lundie (Welfare Officer), Rob Fynn (Indoor Secretary, Disciplinary Officer), Charli Roberts (Coach)Clubs:Schools: Pates Grammar School - Sue DandyLife Members: Margaret Bates, Peter Truscott, D GilesEH: Verity Langfield (EH Relationship Manager)

2. AGM – Adoption of the Minutes of the 2018 AGMCopies of the Minutes of the 2018 SGM / AGM had been made available for all those attending to read and it was proposed they be accepted.

Proposer: Sophie Scarrott. Seconder: Sally Privett. The Minutes were unanimously approved.

3. Matters arising

GHA Legal StatusThere has been no progress on this topic and it remains unclear whether changing to become incorporated is really necessary. The GHA Committee will continue to investigate this during the next season.

4. Finance

This is the treasurer's report for the 2018-2019 season (1st April 2018 to 31st March 2019).

We have finished the season with a surplus of £2,256.40 on income of £52,435.79. Our income was up 42% on the previous year. The main factors were increased Development Centre and Academy Centre activity and a change to the way I have accounted for the

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DC/AC kit. On this latter point, in the previous season I had recorded payments from parents for kit as money we owed our kit supplier. We do not mark up the kit, we simply receive the money and pass it on; it is not really part of our “trading”. However, this got quite complex to administer. Significant work is always involved in chasing payments. I have reverted to showing the parental payments for kit as income and the payments we make to our supplier as expenditure.

In discussing our reserves (now standing at £57,303.03) I am effectively having to repeatwhat I said last year. There are uncertainties in our operations that require us carry prudent reserves. However, our reserves are higher than they need to be. Obviously it is easy to thinkup ways to spend money. Before we do that we need to discuss and agree priorities. Should we support the elite end of the game or the grass roots? Should we support junior hockey (which generates most of the money), adult hockey or masters hockey? Should we attempt to broaden the participation of schools in the game? Should we support schools or individuals who struggle to meet the cost of the sport? Should we support the qualification of more coaches and umpires?

We will shortly see the outcome of the England Hockey review of the governance of thegame. This will hopefully clarify the role that County Associations will have in the future. If we are to become an incorporated body then this will have financial implications. Given the reserves that we currently hold I recommend that affiliation fees remain unchanged.

Because Angie Atherton has been unwell it has been brought home to us what her contribution has been. Strategic matters have been put on the back burner while organising competitions and festivals and tracking and chasing debts. I look forward to having Angie back with us, hopefully with a more sensible workload of her choosing! Lisa and James bravely stepped up to share the work. James has lead the full adoption of the England Hockey Player Pathway System. Without James we would not have had time to do this. The system is now alleviating some of the grind of tracking and chasing payments.

Finally, a big thank you to Ian. As president, acting secretary, junior club competition coordinator and festival organiser Ian has kept us going through a difficult time. Hopefully wewill be able to continue to recruit and reorganise so that Ian can focus on the strategicissues we face.


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Summary of Financial Position for the year ended 31st March 2019




Bank Reconciliation for year ended 31st March 2019

It was proposed that the accounts be approved.

Proposer: James Doughty. Seconder: Mike Sheppard. The accounts were unanimously ap-proved.

In a short discussion following the presentation of the accounts it was agreed that the priori-ties for spending of the reserves would be left to the Committee to decide. There was also some further discussion under A.O.B. and these Minutes record the suggestions made in Section 8.

5. AGM – Adoption of the Reports from GHA Officers and Members of the Committee

5.1 Secretary – see full report at Appendix A.

5.2 Umpiring Secretary – see full report at Appendix B.

In addition to the report it was noted that with the new National League next season and the Women’s League reorganisation there would be 12 teams in Premiership 1 and only 6 West umpires available; this underlining the critical shortage in general of umpires willing to take neutral appointments.

In response to questions concerning courses it was pointed out that the courses are advertised on the EH website, but Clubs can also have their own course if there is sufficient interest.

In respect of young umpires there has been concern over their treatment and there is thought of something similar to the purple shirt initiative in football so that




it is obvious they are a young official. Also invoking the EH Code of Conduct for situations where young umpires may be getting criticised. In a similar vein, there has been thought about a table for cards with awards for the best behaved teams.

5.3 Disciplinary Administrator – see full report at Appendix C

5.4 Indoor Secretary – see full report at Appendix D.

5.5 Youth Coordinators – see full report at Appendix E.During discussions it was noted that KLB were national champions in the boys U14 Schools competition; Cheltenham were national runners up in boys U18 Clubs Tier 1 competition.

5.6 Welfare Officer - there were no issues to report for 2018 – 2019 season.

5.7 Mens’ Clubs West League Representative – see full report at Appendix F.

5.8 Masters Managers – see full report at Appendix G.

5.9 Womens ClubsThe Womens Clubs tournament in September had a number of issues associated with the low number of teams that entered and absences on the day. The intentionthough is to run it again in September 2019 (8th September) and see whether it is better supported.

5.10 Club Representatives – no formal report was submitted.Thanks to Verity Langfield (EH) for her support for the Clubs Forum and the umpiring development evening that was held. See other comments under Secretary report.

5.11 Mens’ Senior Manager / Coach – no formal report was submitted, but see comments in Appendix H and discussion in section8.

5.12 EH regional relationship manager – see full report at Appendix J

6. Adoption of Reports.

Copies of the Reports from GHA Officers and Members of the Committee had been made available for all those attending to read and it was proposed they be accepted.

Proposer: Jean Levy. Seconder: Angie Atherton. The Reports were unanimously approved.




7. Election of Officers and Members of the Committee

Officers 2018-2019Season

2019-2020Season

President Ian Harvey Ian HarveyVice President Roy Smith Bob Moxom (see below)Secretary Ian Harvey (acting) Ian Harvey (acting)Treasurer Shaun Cullimore Shaun CullimoreDirector of Coaching Carolyn Rolleston Carolyn Rolleston

CommitteeUmpire Secretary Mike Sheppard Mike SheppardYouth Coordinators Angie Pearce

Angie AthertonAngie PearceJames Doughty

Indoor Secretary Rob Fynn Rob FynnDisciplinary Administrator Rob Fynn Rob FynnWest League Representative (Men) Alistair Kilfoil Alistair KilfoilWelfare Officer Lisa Lundie Lisa LundieMasters Managers Sally Privett (Ladies)

Malcolm Green (Men)Sally Privett (Ladies)Malcolm Green (Men)

HUA RepresentativeClub Representative Bob Moxom Currently VacantClub Representative Currently Vacant Currently VacantMinute Secretary Ian Harvey (acting) Ian Harvey (acting)Men’s Senior Manager Graham Wayland Graham WaylandMen’s Senior Coach Currently Vacant Currently VacantWebmaster Shaun Cullimore Shaun Cullimore

West Representatives from GHA Committee – agreed at GHA meetingWest CouncilWest Performance Committee Umpiring CommitteeMasters CommitteeWomen’s League Committee

All candidates to fill Officer and Committee roles had been proposed by GHA Committee priorto the meeting apart from the position of Vice President. Bob Moxom then volunteered on thenight to take the role; proposer Malcolm Green, seconder James Doughty. These were unanimously approved. No further volunteers for the vacant positions came forwards at the meeting.

8. AGM – Any other Business (by permission of the Chairman)Once the formal business of the meeting had been concluded several presentations weremade and subsequent round table discussions took place.

8.1 Future of Mens Senior County Team – Graham Wayland

The possible future scenarios for the Mens Senior County team were presented to the meeting. The County competition is split into 3 divisions. Gloucestershire has struggled to geta team together in recent years so the issue is the principle of entering a team and whether this is a priority for the County. Other concerns are finance, level of player interest and commitment.




It is of course a historic competition, but does it encourage player development and is it valuefor money? Costs vary depending on where any qualifying pool is held, typically £1,500 to £2,000 when it has run. The usual format has been a couple of practice games (no trials) andthen the competition. Costs have been tightly managed, but have included mileage, 50% hotel costs and occasionally kit. However, does this side fit within the available resources andbudgets and does it deliver on any County objectives?

Most Clubs seem positive about County, but depends really on individual player responses. The commitment is probably only a couple of weekends in May in addition to the practices. The selection policy has been to choose the best players, but those from smaller Clubs have felt they would be nowhere near good enough so there was no point in putting themselves forwards.

Decision is needed on what to do during 2019 – 20 season. 3 options exist: There is insufficient interest so call it a day. Make a real push to get Clubs players interested and work to select the best possible

side from across the County. Use it as a development vehicle for smaller Clubs, only non-National League players

selected giving them the opportunity to play at a higher level.Consultation with the Clubs and players is ongoing. Need to decide in the autumn. Governance review may also impact this as maybe counties will no longer exist as individual bodies.

There then followed a short discussion:Most counties in West still participate.Could have 50% non-National League players, but this would mean a less competitive side and would the best players then want to participate?What about fringe National League players?No age restrictions, but only ever had one U18 selected though.Where do younger players go after the U16, U17 and U18 PCs?Selection might need players too be sought out as Clubs might not be keen to make nominations, this would require them to be watched though. Club nominations would be less work for the organisers.Also need an experienced, high quality coach.Task is to talk to the Clubs.

8.2 Opportunities for GHA to spend reserves to support Gloucestershire Clubs – Shaun Cullimore.

An option would be to fund a Mens Senior side as discussed above including covering the costs of a coach which could include mileage, accommodation and remuneration.

In the Player Pathway, to ease the pressure on getting coaches, pay a coaching provider.

Need to develop a strategic plan for Gloucestershire identifying priorities, similar to the Clubmark 5 year development plan requirement.

Another aspect is the volunteer workforce. Look at attracting volunteers with the skills to develop youth hockey and then to develop their knowledge through courses such as the Introduction to Hockey Coaching Course, but maybe more tailored to Gloucestershire needs. A structure to support U8, U10 and U12 helpers, perhaps a GHA fund for support. Courses for youngsters helping, Lansdown are already doing this.

EH AGM Resolution on governance will likely impact any strategic plan and similarly Player Pathway objectives have to be accommodated. Then there is whatever objectives get given to West.

Perhaps offer incentives for Clubs to get Clubmark status encouraging more of them to adoptthis standard and could also provide assistance to implement it.




Offer Goalkeeper coaching. The area has a small number of large Clubs and many small ones. Small ones do not have the infrastructure for training and development of goalkeepers.

8.3 Mens’ Masters League – Malcolm Green.

A proposal has been circulated to all Clubs for a Masters league, O50 players only. In order to get over the difficulty of Clubs having enough players various Clubs have been paired. Target is to break down barriers between Clubs and also to provide a better supply of playersfor the representative teams. Further afield in South it is working well, in Devon all the older players have gravitated to Isca. The emphasis on youth is also pushing out older players so this is a way to keep them involved and not lose them as resources for Clubs beyond just playing.

8.4 A.O.B.

There is a Hockey Museum and a roadshow about the history of the museum. Well worth looking into.




APPENDIX A – Committee/ Secretary Report

During the 2018 – 19 Season a total of 5 Committee meetings were held at which a range of topics were considered. As well as discussing the regular topics specific issues that were addressed were those of the website, incorporation of the GHA and of course the largest area of involvement the management of Junior hockey particularly the Player Pathway in the north of the County. There was also a Clubs Forum sponsored by GHA that covered Umpire Development, a second session on “What makes a great Club” was cancelled due to limited attendance.

During this season the GHA website was updated and generic email addresses provided for the key officers. In addition, an updated logo was developed and is now in use. The result is a modern looking site that is in keeping with the forward looking image which GHA is keen to develop. Thanks to Shaun Cullimore for all his hard work to bring this about, this in addition to his duties as Treasurer.

A sad and unexpected development this season was the illness of Angie Atherton, a long standing stalwart of the GHA. She was actually taken ill at a GHA Committee meeting to which she had come despite not feeling well. Subsequent to a long stay in Gloucester Royal Hospital her rehabilitation has been a slow process, but it is hoped she will be able to return in some capacity next season. She is standing down as a formal member of the GHA Committee, but we hope she will be able to continue to be involved with the Committee and provide advice and guidance.

As a result of this we have welcomed Lisa Lundie and James Doughty into the Junior set up to help run the various activities. Lisa in addition to her role as Welfare Officer took on the Boys Schools competitions this season and did an excellent job for which we thank her. She will be continuing with this next season albeit we will need volunteers on the day to run the sites. James Doughty (Lansdown) joined to lead the Player Pathway and due to his skills withIT this has seen the adoption of the EH on-line system which has eased the administrative burden to some degree although as ever with such a process there have been challenges. Thanks to James for stepping in to help and as you will see he is now a candidate to fill one of the two Junior positions on the Committee. I took on the U8 and U10 Festivals as well as the In2Hockey Clubs competition.

The EH AGM on 19th March was attended by myself and Mike Sheppard. The attendance at Bisham Abbey was surprisingly low, probably no more than 10 Clubs were represented with the majority of attendees being either the EH Board or EH staff! Sally Munday the Chairman spoke for most of the meeting although the Finance Director covered all the fiscal elements. Full details of the meeting are available on the EH website including what was the plan for the roll out of the outcome of the Governance Review. This though has been delayed and now there will be a series of roadshows over the summer starting at the end of June and running through until the end of September to cover the whole country. The West one will be on 1st July at Taunton and all Clubs and Associations are being encouraged to attend at least one event. It will be interesting to see to what is proposed and how far reaching it might be.

Lastly, the events of this year and the obvious increasing difficulty with filling positions meansthat the GHA Committee needs to look at the long term. Indeed, an example of this has been the reality that it has taken 3 people to fill the gap left by the absence of Angie Atherton. Organisation, succession planning and the various roles are all elements that need consideration, but until the direction of the Governance review is known there seems little value in doing anything in particular. Although Incorporation appears in Matters Arising on theAgenda, this discussion is only to get views from member Clubs. During next season the Committee will be considering the way forwards and any proposals for reform will be brought to the next AGM for ratification.

Ian HarveyActing GHA Secretary




APPENDIX B – Umpiring Secretary report.

Umpiring Courses

One Level One Umpire Course was run in the County during the season in November 2018 hosted by Herefordshire Gloucestershire Wiltshire Hockey Umpiring Association (HGWHUA),at Balcarras School in Cheltenham. Other courses may have been run in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. This course was tutored by Martin Wilkes and Mike Sheppard and was fullyloaded with 24 people attending. The breakdown of Gloucestershire Club participants was asfollows

East Glos HC/University of Gloucestershire 1Cirencester HC/Deer Park School 1University of Gloucestershire 3Hatherop Castle School 1Cheltenham HC 3East Glos HC 1Cheltenham Ladies College 2Dean Close School/Cheltenham HC 1Cheltenham Junior HC 1Malvern and Colwall Hockey Club/CJHC 1Cirencester HC 2Kings School, Gloucester/Cheltenham HC 1The Cotswold Academy 1

An Umpire Developer Course was run in January 2019 at the Cotswold Area Civil Service Sports club in Cheltenham. This was hosted and paid for by Gloucestershire Hockey Associ-ation in response to the feedback provided at the Gloucestershire Club Forums. This training course is for people who want to help umpires improve – through observing theiron-field performance and then providing effective feedback. It is the first course on the um-pire developer pathway and people who attend it are likely to be helping their club’s umpires or their County Hockey Umpiring Association’s (HUAs) Level 1 umpires. The course participants were

Steven Dexter Wotton-under-EdgeMark Readstone Gloucester CitySteve Foster CirencesterIan Harvey CirencesterAdrian Chambers YateMike Edwards YateRachel Sullivan Cheltenham CSDavid Phillips Cheltenham CSBob Brewer StroudPaul Munn StroudGideon York Wotton-under-EdgeJerry Tranter Cheltenham HCJames (Deric) Burns Old Bristolians HC

Simon Thompson Gloucester City

All umpire courses are continuously advertised on the England Hockey website. Clubs, schools and universities wishing to host either the Introduction to Umpiring course, Level 1 Umpire course or the Umpire Developer course can do so by completing the course request form for the relevant course below and returning it to [email protected] a minimum of 6 weeks prior to your preferred course date.


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Assessments

There have been a number of successful assessments this season, ten that I am aware of though there may be some that have been assessed and now administered in adjacent coun-ties. I am also aware that some local umpires have been assessed but the assessor or indi-vidual umpire has not sent me details. It is noticeable that those umpires who present them-selves for assessment without officiating at least three full length matches in quite a short time frame are struggling to meet the requirements for a successful assessment.

Level One (unassessed) Umpires

According to the League regulations, Level One (unassessed) Umpires can officiate in the lowest divisions in the Men's (Tier 6 and below; The Marches 1 & 2; West Central 1, 2 & 3, East Central 1 & 2. Rule 8 states that Umpires must be qualified to at least Level 1 assessed except at Tier 5 where one umpire can be Level 1 (unassessed) if the match is being used for their assessment game and at Tier 6 and below one umpire can be Level 1 (unassessed). In the West Club's Women's Hockey League, Level One (unassessed) umpirecan officiate at Regional Divisions 2 & 3, such as Severn 2 and Severn 3, as long as due notice is given and the other umpire is a qualified Level One umpire or above.

Meetings

I have attended the WHA Umpiring Committee meetings held in Taunton in June 2018 and April 2019 as the County Umpiring Representative. The minutes for these meetings, and the one I missed in February 2019, are published on the West Hockey Umpiring website which can be found at http://www.westumpires.co.uk/index.php There have been no Regional Young Umpire Action Group meetings this season. However, Caz Standfield, whose contact details are available on the West Hockey Umpiring website, has now taken on the role of RYUAG Coordinator and any young umpires wishing to developtheir umpiring should contact her.

I have attended four West Clubs’ Women’s Hockey League Committee Meetings held at Taunton School in June & October 2019, February & April 2019 in the capacity of the WHA Umpiring Committee representative and also as the Gloucestershire County Representative. These are mainly involved with the routine running of the League. However, this year, the Committee have been working on the reorganisation of the League consequent on the en-largement of the English National League, some Dorset clubs moving to the South Region Leagues and the opening of the Premier 1 Division to two Welsh Clubs. I have also attendedHGWHUA Committee meetings as the County representative.

I attended the EH Governance and then the next day the EH Hockey Umpiring Association conferences at Lee Valley, London during the World Cup in July 2018. Information about the progress of the EH Governance Review is available on the EH website under ‘Governing Body’ then ‘About England Hockey’ then ‘Governance Review 2018’ which shows a timeline and has links to various reports and updates. The main themes seem to be more trans-parency, more clarity, less longevity and less duplication of effort.

The EH Hockey Umpiring Association Conference was an update on the progress and man-agement of umpiring in England and the intentions for the future.

Official Management System

For a number of years, EH have identified that the Player Pathway programme has not al-lowed for an equivalent programme in the development of officials. The database of umpire qualification and activity is incomplete, probably correct individually only when an individual umpire registers for a course, (and not even then when parents put in their own details ratherthan their children’s; when Club officials enter details on behalf of their club members). The Level One award, now known as Club or County Umpire, is a National Award, and the Na-


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tional Governing body does not know who is dead or alive, who is active or inactive, are the personal details up to date or not.

As a consequence, during the past few months, a system provider has been identified and contracted to provide an umpire appointment database and management system. This is a firm called Whosetheumpire.com who provide a similar service to other sports, including cricket, in a number of countries. The intention is to introduce the new system of managing umpires and appointments initially at national and Regional Level, with the intention that the system will be rolled out at County and Club level in due course. The long-term intention is that every time an umpire umpires a match, this would be recorded by the club or by the indi-vidual, where as for appointed umpires, this would be done by the appointing bodies.

HGWHUA

HGWHUA has continued to manage, coach, assess and progress neutral umpires who take appointments within the three counties. David Lillywhite has stood down as Chair and been replaced by Terry Cook, a new appointments secretary has yet to be identified at the time of this report. Please see the HGWHUA website for further details and also guidance how Club and County umpires can progress their umpiring careers onward.

Umpire Shortages

There is a shortage of umpires at all levels of the game. Of immediate concern is the lack of umpires prepared to take neutral appointments at County and Regional level, particularly in the Women’s game. This will affect Gloucester and Lydney teams, the shortage in the men’s game will affect all those teams playing the Men’s Divisions who have umpires appointed to their matches.

Thanks to all people who have given me assistance this season either directly or by helping out after the various requests for umpires that I have passed on from clubs and schools.

Mike SheppardUmpiring Secretary




APPENDIX C – County Disciplinary Administrator Report

This season has seen a reduction in the number of red cards issued. I have had to process 4instances.

There have been 3 instances of umpire abuse and the other red card was a technical red card for two yellows of the same offence. Specific details and information will not be reported to the AGM but can be discussed within the committee.

The county continues to maintain its reasonable disciplinary record and although we are a long way off from being exemplary we are improving.

There has been a Regional Disciplinary administrator who hasn’t been as hands on as the previous occupant of the role was and there wasn’t a regional meeting this year to bring all the county representatives together.

I will continue this role if requested this coming season.

Rob FynnGHA County Disciplinary Administrator

APPENDIX D – Indoor Secretary Report

National league participation was again represented in Gloucestershire by Gloucester LadiesHC who continues their national league status next year.

A men’s tournament was held at Stratford park leisure centre, Cheltenham and Bristol and West qualified for this stage from the 6 entrants in Gloucestershire. Neither progressed.Lansdown went directly into the West Ladies as automatic qualifiers with no others teams wanting to play. They did not progress.

School entrants and tournaments were handled with only a playoff needed in the girls U16 and u18 matches. As always these result were not spread.

I will continue this role if requested this coming season.

Rob FynnGHA Indoor Secretary




APPENDIX E – Youth Hockey Reports

GHA Development Centres, Academy Centres, Performance Centres

Development Centres (DC’s)These were organised for both genders of U13’s and U14’s for 6 weeks in the summer term and a further 5 weeks in the Autumn term in Gloucester, Cheltenham and Cirencester. A final inter-county tournament took place on a double pitch venue in Cheltenham for both age groups and U14 Academy squads were selected with 6, U13 players (3 boys, 3 girls), taken through to the U14 Academy a year early.GHA did not organise DC for U15/U16/U17 age groups in this cycle.

Academy Centres (AC’s) – Took place from October 2018 – April 2019U14 Girls – A squad of 23 were selected. The final tournament on 31st March was at Clifton College grounds in Bristol. 12 girls are being put forward for Performance Centre assessmenton the 9th June 2019 at Clifton College grounds Bristol. U14 Boys – A squad of 25 were selected. Their final tournament took place at Clifton College grounds. 9 boys are being put forward for assessment and one is moving to Reading Centre to be assessed.U15 Girls/Boys - After trials through September, squads of 21 (girls) and 19(boys) were se-lectedU16/U17 boys’ and girls’ squads were selected after trials in October. These two age groups in both genders, were merged to make one mixed U16/17 squad. All GHA squads took part in matches against Herefordshire, Wiltshire, Avon, South Wales throughout the cycle of training. A seeding tournament took place on the 17th March 2019 for every age group.The final tournaments for every age group, all took place on the same day, 31st March at Clifton College grounds, (U14’s), Millfield (U15 B + G), Queens Taunton (U16/17 boys) Blun-dell’s, Tiverton (U16/17 girls). We had to provide our own umpires for the day, due to lack of umpires available from the County Associations.

Performance Centres (PC’s) An U15 PC West assessment day took place in Bristol on the 10th June 2018 with 12 boys and 11 girls being nominated to attend from Gloucestershire. 6 boys, and 5 girls were se-lected to attend Performance from that assessment day. Boys: Billy Bedwell, Ben Grinnell, Nicholas Schubach and William Henry (GK). Edward Stevens and Alex Chihota were already selected for U15 Performance, after Performance as-sessed them earlier in the season.Girls: Katie Boyle, Susie Carter, Isabella Mills, Helena Montgomery, Hannah Porter.

U16/U17 Boys Performance squad 2018-19, representing Gloucestershire: Bobby Cound, Reuben Fletcher Lewis, Ciaran Stranack, Richard Swan, Oliver Smart, Jacob Payton, Sam Porter, Hayden Brewer, Ellis Robson, (9 boys). U16/17 Girls Performance Squad 2018-19, representing Gloucestershire: Katie Partridge, Hannah Jackson, Evie Green, Elodie Sparrow, Flo Fletcher, Olivia Freer, Grace Greaves, Re-becca Todd, Rachel Hatherell.

The following players were selected to play in the U15-U17 Futures Cup squads, at St Albans HC from 22nd -25th August 2018. From this tournament, further selection for NAGS followed.U15 Boys: Alex Chihota, Bobby Cound, Richard SwanU17 Boys: Ed Hewer, Robbie Jackson, Jacob Payton, Ellis Robson, Oliver Smart (GK). Olly Harper.U15 Girls: Flo Fletcher, Evie Green, Hannah Jackson, Katie Partridge. Elodie Sparrow is a non-travelling reserve.U17 Girls: Olivia Freer, Ella Horden.

ENGLAND SELECTION SQUADS 2018-2019. GHA have 6 boys and 1 girl that are in EH squads:




Boys U21: Dan JacksonBoys U18: Ollie Harper, Ed Hewer, Jacob Payton, Oliver Smart GK, Ellis Robson, Boys U16: Alex Chihota, Bobby Cound.Girls U16: Flora Fletcher (has also played in U18’s).

Thank you to: - Charli Roberts for her help with organising coaches for the last cycle. Also, to all the coaches who were involved with the age group squads and those who helped with the U13’s in the summer term: Charli Roberts, James Foster (U16/17G) Alex Salmon, Arter Nash (U16/17B), Angie Pearce, Phil Robson (U15G), Chris James, Mark Portnell (U15B), Blanche Neal, Trevor Done (U14G), Andy Edwards, James Pullin (U14B), Rebekah Herbert (GK’s), James Doughty for filling in at various times when we have been short of coaches! Rob Fynn for his help with thesummer/autumn trainings and anyone else that I may have missed!

To Mike Sheppard who arranged umpires for the U16/17 girls matches on the 17th March andwho has tried to find umpires for our various matches during the season.To James Doughty who has stepped in and taken over the role of Player Pathway Co-ordina-tor after Angie Atherton was taken ill in December and could not continue her role as Player Pathway administrator. The U13/14 Development Centre age groups through the summer term will be a test for the new PP system. James has been instrumental in moving things for-ward for GHA.To Shaun Cullimore for keeping us afloat with sorting out the Player Pathway finances.Finally, I would like to say a huge thank you to Angie Atherton for all her endless hard work over very many years for GHA. We wish her luck with her continuing recovery and hope she will return in an advisory role of some sort, in the future.

Angie PearceYouth Co-ordinator.

GHA Juniors Festivals and Clubs In2Hockey.

FestivalsThe season started with Angie Atherton running the U8s and U10s and Nick Parker the U12s. Sadly due to the illness of Angie Atherton in December she was unable to continue in the second half of the season and Ian Harvey took over the U8s and U10s.

Angie Atherton with whom the Festivals have become synonymous was sorely missed and on behalf of all the Clubs I would like to thank her for the time and effort she has put into making the Festivals the success they have become. Knowing how much affection she has for the Festivals and particularly those for the younger ones, Iam sure everyone is hoping her recovery will allow her to be associated with running these again in the future.

A total of 29 Festivals were held during the 2018 – 19 season; 5 each for U12 Girls and Boys, 6 each for U10 Girls and Boys and 7 for U8 Mixed. Across all of the age and gender groups a total of 13 Clubs were represented; Cheltenham, East Glos, Lansdown, Cirencester, Gloucester, Wotton-U-Edge, Blockley, Lydney, Newent and Stroud from within Gloucestershire and 3 Clubs from outside; Marlborough, Worces-ter and Swindon.

The maximum number of teams at one event was for U12 girls with 16, but all were well supported with at least 9 teams minimum. Some Clubs sent up to 4 teams on oc-casions. The sites (Dean Close, Cheltenham College and Cheltenham L:adies Col-lege) were run mostly by the Clubs themselves contributing volunteers and thanks




must go to Lansdown and Cirencester for stepping up at short notice as well as Chel-tenham particularly in the second half of the season.

Thanks must go to Nick Parker for taking care of the U12s and arranging all the schedules and for managing with such calm assurance the crises of last minute with-drawals of teams.

Clubs In2HockeySadly this year the Clubs In2Hockey had to run without the calm, experienced and knowledgeable presence of Angie Atherton. As a result it fell to Ian Harvey to organ-ise the competition overall and with the assistance of a number of people the events passed off reasonably smoothly, even if it felt at times like organised chaos!

The Gloucestershire County rounds of the EH Clubs In2Hockey were held in March; U12s on Sunday 3rd March and U10s on Sunday 10th March. The weather on 3rd March for U12s was terrible with rain all morning for the girls and strong winds and heavier rain at the start of the boys although this turned to blustery wind and sun-shine for the later stages of the day. All teams seemed to enjoy themselves. 10 th March the weather was kinder, but it was still windy although dry and the storms held off until it had finished whereupon the hail come down and the pitch turned white, a lucky escape! Again all the teams seemed to have a good time and were complimen-tary and appreciative about the organisation. There were medals for the three top teams in each category and a shield for each champion Club.

Thanks to Nick Parker who was there all day for assisting with U12s and then for U10s James Doughty in the morning, Darren Ashenhurst in the afternoon (both of Lansdown) and Kit Lamb of Cirencester in the afternoon also. Without this assistanceit would have been impossible to keep to schedule and run a successful competition.

U12 girls had a total entry of 12 teams drawn from Cheltenham, Lansdown, Cirences-ter, Wotton-U-Edge, Lydney, East Glos and Stroud. The winners were Lansdown, runners-up Cheltenham and in third place Cirencester. Lansdown and Cheltenham went forwards to represent Gloucestershire in the Regional competition on 28 th April. Subsequently in the Regionals Lansdown won the competition and Cheltenham came third in their pool. Subsequently Lansdown played in the National finals and came a very creditable 4th.

U12 boys had a total entry of 8 teams drawn from Cheltenham, Lansdown, Cirences-ter, Wotton-U-Edge, Gloucester City and Stroud. The winners were Cheltenham A, runners-up Cheltenham B and in third place Cirencester. Cheltenham and Cirences-ter went forwards to represent Gloucestershire in the Regional competition on 28 th April. Subsequently in the Regionals Cirencester and Cheltenham came third in their pools.

U10 girls had a total entry of 12 teams drawn from Cheltenham, Lansdown, Cirences-ter, Wotton-U-Edge, Westbury & United Banks, Lydney and Stroud. The winners wereCirencester, runners-up Lansdown and in third place Cheltenham. Cirencester and Lansdown went forwards to represent Gloucestershire in the Regional competition on5th May. Subsequently in the Regionals Lansdown came 5th in their pool and Cirencester lost in the semis on strokes to Bournemouth.

U10 boys had a total entry of 8 teams drawn from Cheltenham, Lansdown, Cirences-ter, Wotton-U-Edge, Westbury & United Banks, Lydney and Stroud. The winners wereWotton-U-Edge, runners-up Cheltenham and in third place Lansdown. Wotton-U-




Edge and Cheltenham went forwards to represent Gloucestershire in the Regional competition on 5th May. Subsequently in the Regionals Cheltenham lost in the semi and Wotton Under Edge won the Competition.

Ian HarveyFestival and Clubs In2Hockey Organiser

Schools Competitions Report - 2018/19I picked up the final arrangements for the Boys’ Competitions following Angie Atherton beingtaken ill before Christmas. She had successfully completed the running of the Girls’ Competitions prior to this and had also done the lions share of logistics planning for the Boys’Competitions. To follow is a summary of my experience with the boys tournaments and I havelisted out the winners and runners up from the girls competitions from information I have found in emails.BOYSU18 Tier 4This tournament ran on January 17th 2019 at Cheltenham College with a total of 4 teams entered.Winners - Pate’s Grammar SchoolRunners Up – KLBU16 - Tier 3There were no entrants for this tournament which was due to be held on 22nd January 2019.U14 - Tier 1There were only two entrants for this category so a tournament was not required. Dean Closewent through in position 1 and Cheltenham College as runners up to the next stage.U14 Tier 2This tournament ran on the slip date of 4th February at Dean Close as the original date of 28th January was cancelled due to frozen pitches. Five teams were originally entered however St Edwards had to pull out when the tournament was re-arranged. The top two teams progressed to the West Finals on 14th March 2019.Winners - KLBRunners Up - King’s GloucesterU13 In2Hockey - Tier 1There were three teams entered into this category which ran on March 1st at Dean Close. The top two teams progressed to the West Finals on 21st March at Millfield School.Winners - Dean Close Prep SchoolRunners Up - Cheltenham College Prep SchoolU13 In2Hockey - Tier 2There were 5 teams entered into this category with KLB entering two teams. The tournament ran on March 1st at Dean Close. The winners could comfortably have been at home in Tier 1.The tournament went well with the exception of one injury where a young player told a ball to the face during a short corner. This was dealt with on the day and an Incident Report was written.Winners - KLB1Runners Up - RendcombU12 In2 HockeyOnly one team entered (Dean Close Prep) so we did not run a tournament.U11 In2HockeyThere were only two entrants originally for this category so a tournament was not required. However, we had a very late enquiry from Richard Pate School and following a conversation between the schools, they agreed to play a 3-way on March 7th. Due to the late nature of thisarrangement I was unable to attend, however, sent all of the documents for the schools to run a mini tournament amongst themselves. The top 2 teams attended the West Finals on March 26th.Winners - Cheltenham College PrepRunners Up - Dean Close Prep




GIRLSU18 - Tier 4A total of 5 teams entered this completion which ran on 27th September 2018.Winners - PatesRunners Up - WycliffeU16 - Tier 3A total of 11 teams entered this completion which ran on 2nd October 2018.Winners - WycliffeRunners Up - KLBU14 - Tier 1A total of 4 teams entered this completion which ran on 15th October 2018.Winners - Dean CloseRunners Up - Cheltenham CollegeU14 - Tier 2A total of 11 teams entered this completion which ran on 11th October 2018.Winners - KLBRunners Up - WycliffeU13 In2Hockey - Tier 1This tournament was played on 16th November 2018Winners - Dean CloseRunners Up - Cheltenham Ladies’ CollegeU13 In2Hockey - Tier 2This tournament was played on 16th November 2018Winners - KLBRunners Up - High School For GirlsU12 In2HockeyWinners - Dean CloseRunners Up - St PetersRecent information sent out from England Hockey suggests that not as many tiers will run next year and I have asked for clarification on this as the planning for next years tournamentsis due to start very soon.

Lisa LundieSchools Competition Organiser




APPENDIX F – Men’s ‘The Verde Recreo Hockey League’ Representative Report

As the County representative, I attended 4 out of 5 League meetings last season. I was also one of the three members on the League’s Rules Sub-Committee ratifying the area secre-tary’s decisions.

The North Area meeting was held on Tuesday 30th April at Old Bristolians (same week as theSouth Area and South Wales meetings) and here is a brief summary of major points,

All rule changes were accepted in principle by all three Area Meetings. There will be some amendments made to rules to reflect the indicative votes taken at the area meetings.

Congratulations to the Gloucestershire Clubs winning, second (or third) in their vari-ous leagues and promoted.

Cheltenham Premiership Runners-upGloucester City Conference North Runners-upBristol Uni. B Conference North 3rd Cirencester De Cymru & The Marches 1 ChampionsWotton-u-Edge A De Cymru & The Marches 2 ChampionsWestbury & UB A Central 1 ChampionsBristol Uni. B Central 2 Runners-upGloucester City A The Marches 1 ChampionsLansdown A The Marches 1 Runners-upWinchcombe The Marches 2 ChampionsCirencester B The Marches 2 Runners-upBristol Uni. C West Central 1 ChampionsWestbury & UB B West Central 1 Runners-upSouth Glos. A West Central 3 ChampionsWestbury & UB E West Central 2 Runners-up

Ashmoor are the League Champions (NB club was formed in 2003 – 16yrs). Four teams promoted to the England Hockey League for 2019/20 season in the new Tier 3 are, Ashmoor, Cheltenham, Cardiff University and University of Exeter A

Cirencester D and Gloucester City C have been accepted into the League and will play in The Marches 2.

The subscriptions for the 2019/2020 season remain at £60 per team.

The main League Officials remain in post for the coming season. Terry Cook – Chairman, JonWatts – Secretary, Sally Hammond – Treasurer and League Administrator, Andrew Harvey – Results/Website. Stuart Richardson stands down from the ‘Premiership’ Area Secretary with Andrew Harvey taking on this position, Matt Walker – De Cymru & The Marches Secretary and Pete Sim the South Area Secretary. Christian Philips Adams has been appointed as the Central Area Secretary. The new League Sponsor ‘The Verde Recreo Hockey League’ con-tinues for next season.

Travel assistance – distance travelled above the mean travel distance for the Tier (min. pay-ment of £10) will continue as well as discounted League fees for teams with no fines during the season. Amounts still to be decided.

League dates for next season will be 28th September to 7th December 2019 and 11th January to 21st March. 2020 (so an 11/11 match split). Fixtures should be available by the end of May early June.

Finally, as also please remember that I am your League Representative so KEEP ME IN-FORMED over all your dealings with the League.

Alistair KilfoilMen’s ‘The Verde Recreo Hockey League’ Gloucestershire County Rep.




APPENDIX G – Women’s Masters Report

1 Somerset v Gloucestershire - 17 JuneOne ladies team was entered into this event (O40+) which took place at the University of Bath. This year Glos ladies lost 3-2 in the last minute of the game.

2 West Masters County Festival Day, Taunton - 16 SeptUnfortunately we did not have enough players available this year from Gloucestershire, so we withdrew our entry a week ahead of the event. There were various reasons for lack of availability but the main one was that the festival clashed with the GHA Ladies Clubs Tournament and 12 players advised that were not available for that reason alone.

3 Gloucestershire - Pre-Christmas Match v Men – 16 DecFor the second year running the Mens O60 Gloucestershire B team challenged the Masters Ladies from Gloucestershire to play in a friendly match on 16 December at Newent Community School Sports Centre and the result was 2-2 draw.

Sarah McDonald took on the organising of the ladies squad and again struggled to field a team, only having 9 players available on the day. However, fun was had by all and the matchwas rounded off by a visit to the Pelican Pub for beer, mince pies and stollen and a fine display of Christmas sweaters.

4 EH Masters Womens ChampionshipsIn this competition there are two age categories for women to enter - O35 and O45s. Again Bretforton are the only club in Gloucestershire that entered last season, putting a team into both age groups. The 045s played extremely well throughout the Tier 2 competition and for the second year running got to the final at Lee Valley on Sat 27 April. Unfortunately Bretforton lost to Canterbury, but put up a tough fight as the “Pink Ladies” always do. Once again this was a fantastic achievement, particularly for such a small club and they did Gloucestershire proud.

5 Women’s West Masters InformationVarious trials took place between October 2018 and April 2019 at Taunton Vale Sports Centreand information was circulated by email to all club secretaries.

Masters Age Group Contacts for 2018/9 are:Age Group Manager E-mailO35 Jan Baker [email protected] Tim Horsfield [email protected] Kirsty Heslop [email protected] Jan Baker [email protected] Debs Gemmell [email protected] Sally Privett [email protected]

West squads were selected for each of the age groups above to play in the regional weekendcompetitions during May and June 2019 against the North, South, East and Midlands. A good number of players from Gloucestershire went to West trials and played across the various age group squads.

6 International Players from Gloucestershire – Season 2017 to 2018Gloucestershire players selected for international masters training squads were:-

2017-18England: Sarah McDonald, Sally Privett, Jane Wheeler.Wales: Bridget Worth, Sara Thompson, Lucie Archer.2018-19England: Lorna Dymock, Sally Privett, Julie Hall, Lisa Workman, Helen WyattWales: Naomi Luckman-Kear, Emma Done, Karen Bubb, Lucie Archer, Bridget Worth


http://www.glos-ha.org.uk/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


NB: Apologies if I have missed any players from within the County, but I rely on individuals advising me of their selection.

7 England International InformationThe age groups squads played in various events throughout their season, but the main two for all squads were the Home Internationals and the World Cup.

Home Internationals 8-10 JuneThe Home Internationals were hosted by Wales in Swansea and England had success across all the age groups, winning gold in all categories.

World Cup Competitions – Summer 2018There were two World Cup competitions held in Spain – the WGMA, where the women had two squads at age O60 and O65, plus the IMHA where the women were represented at in all five age groups from O35s to O55s. The women were extremely successful winning medals in all age groups as follows:-Gold - O35, O55, O60 and O65Silver - O45Bronze - O40s and O50s

International Masters’ continues to thrive. Last year EH launched Women & Men’s 035 and Women’s 065 squads and in April 2019 an England Men’s 080 squad played a match againstthe Netherlands.

The England Masters' Competitive Programme for 2019 is as follows:Date Competition Squads Venue

17/19 May Home Nations Men 040/050 Swansea

24/26 May Home Nations Men 060/065/070 Aberdeen

14/16 June Home Nations All Women’s Squads Southgate London

19/29 June Europeans Men 060/065/070/075 KHC Dragons Antwerp

19/29 June Europeans Women 060/065 Antwerp

28/30 June Home Nations Men 035/045/055 NHS Glasgow

22/27 July Europeans Women/Men 035/040/045 HC Rotterdam

8/17 Aug Europeans Women /Men 050/055 Krefeld Germany

8 A Special Mention ..........On 17 July 2018 Jane Wheeler from Bretforton HC passed away after a short illness. She was an amazing lady who worked tirelessly within the hockey family, particularly for Bretforton Hockey Club and was an inspiration to all around her. Jane played for Gloucestershire and West Masters for many years and had been selected for the O55s England Squad for the 2018 season, but unfortunately due to her illness she never managed to play for them. However, Jane did go to support her England squad at the Home Internationals in Swansea in June 2018 and sneak into a photo or two wearing her England kit!

If anyone is interested in knowing more about Womens’ Masters Hockey, please contact me by email – [email protected].

Sally PrivettGHA - Women’s Masters Rep




APPENDIX G – Men’s Masters Report

Masters Hockey continues to grow in the county with 150 players over 40 now registered on my database, the frustration is that, apart from the over 60’s, there is little opportunity (at the moment) for Masters players to play together apart from in informal veterans games where the age range can be from 40 to 70. Masters players form the backbone of many of the county’s clubs acting as umpires, committee members and coaches as well as playing for teams in the various leagues. I am sure clubs recognize how important older players are and how much revenue they provide but in order to keep as many as possible involved in the game more needs to be done to keep them interested. GHA has a proposal to make that could be the start for a real Masters hockey movement in the 50+ age bracket, but more of that later!

West representationThe following players have been selected to play for the West at the forthcoming Regional championships:-

Over 45’s – Anton de Leeuw, Ed Breton & Trevor Done (Gloucester), Liam Tunney (Stroud)Over 50’s – Simon Thompson (Gloucester), Rich Bywater (Newent), Tim Norman (Stroud),

Nick Stamp (Westbury & UB)Over 55’s – Bruce Dunham (Wootton – under- Edge), Tim Norman (Stroud), John Partridge (Cirencester)

Lance Worth (Lansdown)Over 60’s – Dave Webb and Steve Foster (Cirencester)Over 65’s – Ian Harvey & Roger Britton (Cirencester), Neil Flanagan (Cleevillians), Lindsay Ferguson (unattached).Over 70’s – Brian Stokes (Gloucester), Tony Griffin (Cleevillians)

England representationOver 45’s – Anton de Leeuw, Ed Breton & Trevor Done (Gloucester), Liam Tunney (Stroud) isa reserve.Over 50’s – Simon Thompson (Gloucester)Over 60’s – Dave Webb (Cirencester)Over 70’s – Brian Stokes (Gloucester)

Over 60’s EH Cup CompetitionFollowing a well-attended trial in September we selected 2 squads to enter in last season’s Over 60’s EH Cup, the only EH Cup competition that allows counties to enter teams. The “A” team had a successful season with the highspot probably being the 6:1 demolition of Staffordshire away at Cannock. Unfortunately we went out on strokes to a well organized Es-sex side after normal time ended with the teams tied 2:2. The “B” team lost both their games against strong Devon & Cornwall teams but I would hope for better results next year as we get more experienced in knock-out hockey. The spirit of “B” team was amazing and they de-serve praise for travelling all the way to Okehampton in the knowledge that they were likely tolose to a very strong Devon & Cornwall set up.

Occasional gamesWe continue to play occasional games when the opportunity arises and will be putting out a side against Wales over 70’s having already put out a side against Wales over 65’s.

In June we will be playing against Somerset at the University of Bath Sports complex at over 40, 50 and 60 age groups.

GHA Masters “Merit table”Masters players (i.e. those over 40) form a significant part of the playing population in Gloucestershire and there are several reasons (including adult subscriptions!) why it is impor-tant for all clubs to provide them with reasons to stay playing. The main problem is that for any players under 60 years old there is little opportunity to play Masters hockey apart from anoccasional vets game. GHA have recognized this as both a problem and opportunity and are




proposing to introduce a Masters competition for male players aged 50 and over. This com-petition, if it receives sufficient support from member clubs, will start next season (2019/2020). Further details will be sent out to member clubs immediately following the AGM.

Mens Masters DatabaseThere is a database of masters players that is used to publicise details of games. I am con-tinually adding to the database and all any player aged 35+ who is interested in playing Mas-ters Hockey needs to do is to drop me an email – [email protected].

If any GHA clubs want to enter a team in one of the EH cup competitions but have insufficientplayers I can help them find some more by accessing the database and this will enable them to get a decent size squad together. This applies to Tier 2 and 3 competitions in the main be-cause the rules permit players to come from a number of clubs.

Malcolm GreenGHA Mens’ Masters Manager

APPENDIX H – MEN’S SENIOR COUNTY REPORT - 2018/19 SEASON

No formal report was submitted as there had not been any activity in 2018 – 19 season, a discussion of the way forwards was held under AOB was held, see section 8 for details.

Graham WaylandGHA Men’s Senior Manager




Appendix J – England Hockey Report




Appendix K

Gloucestershire Hockey AssociationPersons eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting

The following if present at the meeting shall be entitled to vote:(a) The officers of the Association and members of the Committee.(b) Life members.(c) Up to two representatives, one women and one man from each affiliated club with both men’s and women’s teams.(d) One representative from each affiliated club with only men or women players.(e) One representative from each affiliated school.(f) One representative from each affiliated Hockey Umpiring Association

No person voting shall cast more than one vote other than the chair of the meeting who may in addition have a casting vote.

Any other member of an affiliated club or affiliated school or an affiliated Hockey Umpiring Association or an associate member may attend an Annual General Meeting but shall not be entitled to vote.

20 persons present and entitled to vote shall form a quorum.




Appendix L

Attendance record at AGM on 29th May 2019

Attendee Club / School /GHA represented

Attendee Club / Schoolrepresented

Ian Harvey GHA President Bob Moxon GHA Clubs Representative

Carolyn Rolleston GHA Director of Coaching

Mike Sheppard GHA Umpire Secretary

Alistair Kilfoil Bristol & West HC Angie Atherton GHA Youth Coordinator

Jane Price Newent HC Sally Privett GHA Ladies MastersManager

Frank Martyn Newent HC Sophie Scarrott East GlosJames Doughty Lansdown Mike Edwards Yate HCJean Levy GHA Life Member

and Cheltenham Civil Service HC

Angie Pearce GHA Youth Coordinator

Phil Robson Cheltenham HC Chris Dunster GHA Life Member and Painswick HC

Natalie Benwell Bretforton HC Steve Foster Cirencester HCVanessa Duffy Bretforton HC Liz Waltham Cheltenham Junior

HCLucy McNulty Cheltenham Ladies

CollegeGraham Wayland GHA Mens Senior

ManagerJo Taylor Cheltenham HC Shaun Cullimore GHA TreasurerDuncan Simpson Cheltenham College Malcolm Green GHA Mens Masters

Manager




Appendix M

30th April 2019

To All:

Annual General Meeting Calling Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Gloucestershire Hockey Association will be held on Wednesday 29th May 2019 starting at 7.30pm atthe Cheltenham Civil Service Sports Club, Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9SL.

The details of the business to be conducted is listed in the attached Agenda, but be-low is a simple summary:

1. Adoption of Minutes from 2018 AGM2. Matters arising3. Finance Report

Treasurer’s Report & Affiliation Fees Adoption of Treasurer’s Report, Affiliation Fees & Financial Statement

4. Reports for 2018 – 19 season5. Adoption of Reports for 2018 – 19 season6. Election of Officers & Members of the Committee7. Any Other Business (by permission of the Chairman)

The agenda, nomination forms for the GHA Officers and Committee Mem-bers along with a list of the current post holders and persons eligible to vote at the meeting are attached for your information. As you will see we are looking for a number of volunteers to fill vacant posts for the season moving forward, therefore we would ask you to consider whether within your organisation you may know anyone who can fill these posts.

Please note the unapproved minutes of the 2018 AGM are available toview on the website (www.glos-ha.org.uk). The reports for the Annual Gen-eral Meeting of the GHA will be available from 7.00pm to be read ahead of themeeting. (If available in time the accounts and Committee reports for the currentyear may also be available to view and download in advance from the website,please check).

We look forward to seeing a representative(s) from your organisation atthe GHA Annual General Meeting.

Ian HarveyPresident (acting Secretary), Gloucestershire Hockey AssociationTel: 07925 846775 Email: [email protected]




Appendix N

Gloucestershire Hockey AssociationAnnual General Meeting

29th May 2019Agenda

1. Apologies

2. Minutes of the 2018 AGM

3. Matters Arising GHA Legal Status

4. Finance Treasurer’s Report & Affiliation Fees Adoption of Treasurer’s Report, Affiliation Fees and Financial statement

5. Reports Secretary Men’s West League Representative Senior Men’s Manager Youth Co-ordinator Indoor Secretary Umpiring Secretary Disciplinary Administrator Masters Managers Women’s Clubs Club Representatives EH regional relationship manager

6. Adoption of Reports

7. Election of Officers and members of the Committee

8. Any other Business (by permission of the Chairman) Future of Mens’ Senior County team – Graham Wayland Opportunities for GHA to spend reserves to support Gloucestershire Clubs – Shaun

Cullimore Men’s Masters League – Malcolm Green



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