2. Welcome to Presidents Forum Michael Tentomas

3. CEO Update David Thompson

4. 900 players
Over 70 Volunteer Coaches
Over 2500 parents and supporters
200 attending Awards Night

5. Member Growth of +3.5%
1,500 increase in membership in last 3 years
Against the trend of hockey in Australia and
Club membership generally

6. New Products
New Customers
Less Structured
Shorter Competitions
More spontaneous playing opportunities
Engage recreational sports participants

7. Primary School aged children 5% growth
from and 2016 – 2017
Free Joey Ball for all players 11 and under
Active Kid Voucher release

8. Visited 180 primary schools in 2017
15,000 primary school aged children sampled
hockey in a 4 week program
Volunteer Coach Army assisted the RCCs
Targeting 200 schools this year

9. We have what all sports want, strong female participation
We must protect it
Female friendly formats, facilities and environment

10. We will conduct a facility audit
Relationships with all levels of Government
Nurture local relationships with local government and council
$200 million in Regional Infrastructure and Stroger Communities funds
Working hard in Western Sydney, the Inner City and Northern Sydney and Beaches

11. 27 Associations
Over 170 clubs
SHA and SWHL on board for 2018
Simplify Volunteers lives

12. Monthly Bulletin
Monthly Association and Club Newsletter
Bi Monthly RCC Association feedback

13. New home and away international series beginning 2019
7 rounds in Australia
3 rounds in NSW, March 2019 for 2 years
Thanks to Destination NSW

14. New League
New Teams
New Opportunities
New Profile
New Visibility
Big Bash esq

15. Respect for Officials Pledge
No Respect, No Officials, No game
Ambassadors
Officials pathway development

16. Member Protection Awareness Craig Beed and Morgan Lander

17. MEMBER PROTECTION ROADSHOW
Morgan Lander - Founder & Principal, MORGAN LANDER ADVISORY
Craig Beed – Hockey NSW Member Engagement & Operations Manager

18. Member Protection Summary01
What is Member Protection, how widespread is it and why is it needed? 02
What are the key risk areas of Member Protection covered by Training
Child Protection
Harassment
Discrimination.
The important role of Member Protection Information Officers in Associations and Clubs. 03
Morgan

19. Member Protection Roadshow Format
At location selected by Assn
At time selected by Assn
No group too small
2hr session
Member Protection Roadshow Format
Craig

20. Training Locations
1 x Metro
12 x Regional
Craig

21. Key Stats
Craig

22. 74% with low familiarity of Member Protection in Sport
Q: Prior to the Member Protection awareness training, how familiar were you with Member Protection in Sport?
Post-Training Survey
74% with low familiarity of Member Protection in Sport
Craig

23. Q: How helpful was the content presented at the training?
Post-Training Survey
86% VERY POSITIVE
Craig

24. 01 02 03 Key Observations Decline in respect for OFFICIALS
Volunteer burnout key issue - very small number of passionate VOLUNTEERS run hockey & wear multiple hats
Considerable number of OFFICE BEARER vacancies at Associations 03
Craig

25. Key Observations 04
A number of volunteers felt inexperienced dealing with JUDICIARY & CONSITUTION matters 05
Some confusion concerning WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK requirements
Great stories of INCLUSION 06
Craig

26. Next Steps 01
RESPECT FOR OFFICIALS campaign for 2018 season 02
ASC to release new MEMBER PROTECTION POLICY. HNSW to modify and adapt to Assn/Club requirements based on roadshow feedback
Create new template CONSTITUTION that aligns with new member protection policy 03
Morgan

27. MEMBER PROTECTION ROADSHOW
Morgan Lander - Founder & Principal, MORGAN LANDER ADVISORY
Craig Beed – Hockey NSW Member Engagement & Operations Manager

28. Participation Update Blair Chalmers

29. Participation Manager
Blair Chalmers

30. of the Participation Manager Role?
GROW THE GAME
What is the PURPOSE
of the Participation Manager Role?
The primary purpose of the Participation Manager’s role is to strategically deliver and implement inclusive programs and activities that increase participation and registered members of Hockey NSW.

31. How will the Participation Manager achieve this PURPOSE?
GROW THE GAME
Enjoyment – Participant, Player & Membership Focused
Engagement – Public, Past & Current Member Focused
How will the Participation Manager achieve this PURPOSE?
Schools – Student participation and Club Linkages Focused
Management – Regional Coaching Coordinators and Volunteer Focused
Participation works across
5 Pillars
Education – Coach, Umpire & Officials Focused

32. The Regional Coaching Coordinator – Critical to the business & growth
GROW THE GAME
The Regional Coaching Coordinator – Critical to the business & growth
Recruitment – Major focus is recruitment and retention. Increasing participation. Linking schools to Clubs/Association and converting program participants into life long lovers of hockey. Mobilising volunteers, advocates and building a network of coaches to assist in growing
the game.

33. The Regional Coaching Coordinator – Critical to the business
GROW THE GAME
The Regional Coaching Coordinator – Critical to the business
Hockey NSW Activity – Implementation and reporting on Hockey NSW Programs. Conducting benchmark activities such as the Centre of Development & Athlete Acceleration Program. Producing Individual Player Plans for all participates of those programs. Engaging local coaches to assist in delivering programs.

34. The Regional Coaching Coordinator – Critical to the business
GROW THE GAME
The Regional Coaching Coordinator – Critical to the business
Coach Development – Create a pool of coaches to assist in delivering programs. Coordinate and deliver Level 1 Coaching Courses. Facilitate the delivery of Level 2 and Advanced courses. Assist Association and Club coaches with State Championship preparations. Identify “Coach Developers” within each Association.

35. The Unseen, Non-measurable Benefits
Community engagement
Providing a positive face and advocate for the organisation
Answering parental, program, policy and procedural questions
Dealing with issues, concerns and/or complaints early before they escalate
Gaining understanding from Local Association Presidents/Executives on their hockey needs
Identifying and encouraging volunteers
Building relationships in schools, clubs, other sports and the general community
The Unseen, Non-measurable Benefits
of the
Regional Coaching Coordinator

36. The Regional Coaching Coordinator Network
2018

37. Converting Sporting Schools to Registrations
Maintain a high presence in schools with a particular focus on All Girl Schools
Identify and develop appropriate coaches for the school environment
Sporting Schools programs to culminate in an event
All schools to be allocated a Club as their local Hockey Supporter
Association and/or Clubs to be assisted in building a relationship with schools by HNSW
Converting Sporting Schools to Registrations

38. Finalise all non-completed coach accreditations on HockeyEd database
Identify, evaluate and accredit all current coaches that are not on the Coaching Pathway i.e. HockeyEd
Identify and build the capacity of a “Coach Developer” in each Association and/or Club
Emphasise the importance of “General Principles of Community Coaching”
Award two Junior Coach Scholarships, 1 female and 1 male per Region
Coach Development

39. Small Sided Games and the Research
Hockey Australia Research Report – July 2017
By Ewout Timmerman
“key philosophies that we already have built into our Hookin2Hockey, Stick2Hockey programs as well as junior competitions” - Ben Hartung, General Manager Hockey Australia
“reduction of the number of players led to an increase in the number of successful passes, skilled actions, successful actions”
“Secondly, children performed more successful actions when playing with fewer players, which is often associated with an increase in task engagement and involvement”
“These finding indicate that lowering the number of players increases the physical demands of small sided games.”
“It is therefore suggested that appropriate competition structures are created with a consideration for the action capabilities of players”
Watch the Mixed Super 9s Video
Small Sided Games and the Research

40. “Every registered U11 player will receive a free Joey Ball in 2018”
It is a softer & safer ball, reducing risk of injury and apprehension of playing
Improves technique on dribbling, push passing and hitting
It is being used at COD, AAP in game situations and for Goal Keeping drills
The Kookaburra’s are using the Joey Ball for PCD practice as it is the safer option

41. Maximise Indoor Hockey as a Vehicle to Grow the Sport
Every school hall can become a Indoor Facility
Encourage more Open Primary Competitions
Establish U11 Regional Indoor Carnivals
Establish an Open Super 6 Indoor Invitational Carnival
Grow participation of the Masters cohort
Grow the Indoor Development Program (IDP)
IDP has three focus areas:
Participation
Talent Identification &
Indoor Coach Development
Maximise Indoor Hockey as a Vehicle to Grow the Sport

42. Concluding Thoughts & Questions
2020 by 2020

43. Conclusion of Presidents Forum