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WA Women's OFT 2024 Announced

Congratulations to the following OFT selected for the WA Women's Masters Teams to compete in the Masters Nationals in Sydney 2024:

 

Coach WO34                    Allison Rieck

Manager WO34                Tania Dickson

Medical WO34                  Patrick Renner

Coach WO40                    Tammy Cowan

Manager WO40                Cheryl Poustie

Coach WO45                    Temeka Curley

Manager WO45                Dee Middlemiss

Coach WO50                   Charlene Miller

Manager WO50                Lyn Piper

Coach WO55                    Elisabeth Parrick

Manager WO55                Pat Scott

Coach WO60                    Jo Sgro

Manager WO60                Cherryl Pages-Oliver

Coach WO65                    TBC

Manager WO65                Donna Treloar

Coach WO70                    Coleen Dayman

Manager WO70                Colleen Bentley

We are very close in securing selected OFT for the 2 vacant positions (O55s and O65s coach) but if you or someone you know is interested, please complete the nomination form available on the website and send to Jill.vanduuren@bigpond.com asap as we would like to finalize positions this or next week.

 

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WA Men’s Masters Teams for 2024 Announced

Thank you to all the players who have nominated for this year’s WA master’s teams to compete in the Nationals in Hobart in July 2024. Also, a big thank you for all the selectors and OFT for your commitment and efforts getting the teams selected. We appreciate everything you do for Masters.

Unfortunately, we didn’t manage to get sufficient nominations for WA O34s, O40s, O45s, O55s, O65s or O80s teams. However, we have worked closely together with the coaches and selection panels to select as many of these players into other WA teams.

Congratulations to the following players and OFT selected in our WA Men’s Masters Teams:

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WA Women's Masters Service Awards 2024

In recognition of Outstanding Contribution to Women’s Masters in Western Australia, the following awards were presented at the WA State night in Sydney, during the recent Women's Masters Nationals:

 

KAREN ADAMS:

Karen has played Masters Hockey representing Western Australia for 29 years (1987-2017).
She was first selected in the WA 1987 Number 1 team, in its second year of the Australian Hockey National Master’s competition.
Karen started playing hockey when she was 12 years old at Deanmill, near Manjimup and has played Masters Country Week for Warren Association for 21 years 1990-2011.
In 1988 she became a life member of Warren Women’s Hockey Association  and 2003 a life member of Nationals Club Manjimup.
In 2007 Karen was the winner of the Sandra Treloar over 55’s Coaches Award.

 

GLENYS CHINNERY:

 

Glenys and Gail Anderson (WAMC member)

Glenys has been playing, coaching or selecting master’s Women’s Hockey for Western Australia
for 13 years.
She was selected to represent WA in the Over 55’s Women’s master’s team this year.
Glenys has represented Australian Masters 6 times.
In 2024 she will represent Australia at the World Cup, Auckland NZ in the Over 55’s.
Glenys has been playing hockey for 25 years, she has played for Kellerberrin in the Avon Association,
Boyanup in the Bunbury Association as well as Country Week for both. She also has played for
Hale, Vic Park and now for Uni Soaks Hockey Club.
Glenys has been playing Mid-Week master’s Hockey for over 20 years.

 

TAMMY COWAN:

 

Tammy and Alison Hoy (WAMC member)

Tammy has been playing, coaching or selecting master’s Women’s Hockey for Western Australia for 12 years.
She coached the WA Women’s master’s Over 40’s in 2023 and 2024 and has coached State and Australian school girls.
Tammy started playing hockey when she was 10 years old in Narembeen.
She has played master’s Country Week for Roe District Association for over 6 years. She has also
played in the Narrogin and Geraldton Hockey Associations, Hale, Vic Park and now for Uni Soaks Hockey Club.
Tammy has been playing Mid-Week Masters Hockey for over 20 years

 

TRACEY HOUGH:

Tracey has been playing master’s Women’s Hockey for Western Australia for 17 years.
She has represented Australian master’s twice.
Tracey started playing hockey when she was 15 years old.  She has played for Lathlain, UWA, Curtin Trinity (Pirates), Vic Park Xavier and now plays for Modernians Hockey Club. Tracey has been playing hockey for 45 years.
In 2012 and 2013 Tracey was a member of the Hockey WA master’s Committee.
In 2015 Tracey was a co-winner of the WA master’s 55’s team ‘Sandra Treloar Coaches Award.’
Tracey has been playing Mid-Week Masters Hockey for over 25 years.

Congratulations, Karen, Glenys, Tammy and Tracey on winning this award and thank you so much for your ongoing contribution to WA Women's Masters hockey!

 

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Women's Masters Nationals Sydney 2024

Congratulations to all the WA Women’s masters’ teams and OFT who competed in this years’ Women’s master’s Nationals held in Sydney from 29/6- 6/7/2024.

All our WA Women's Masters teams performed incredibly well with great results:

WA O34s - 4 th place

WA O40s - 4 th place

WA O50s - Silver Medal

WA O55s - Gold Medal

WA O60s - Gold Medal

WA O70s - Bronze medal

(No WA O45s or O65 competed in 2024 Nationals)

 

Further great team and player achievements:

Best on Ground O55’s Grand Final WA - NSW Claire Wright

 

Top goal scorer O50s- Marianne Tanna (6 goals)

 

Second highest goal scorer O55s- Julie Waddell (6 goals)

 

Top goal scorer O60s- Suzanne Stoate (7 goals)

 

"Play the Whistle"(best behaved team, according to the umpires): WA O50s, O55s and O70s (shared with ACT)

  Charlene Miller- Coach WA WO50

 

For further information and details, please see Hockey Australia Facebook page or visit ALTIUS RT website.

 

WA Team Trophies 2024:

O34s – Cathy Bayens Trophy: Jodie Mellor

 

 

O40s – Rae Blunt Trophy: Prue Blaine

 Prue with O40s manager Cheryl Poustie (left) and coach Tammy Cowan (right)

 

O50s – Theresa Nicholson Trophy: Marianne Tanna

Marianne, coach Charlene Miller (left), Assistant coach Sinead French-Bluhm (right)

 

O55s – Sandra Treloar Trophy: Vicky McAllister

 

O60s – Laurie Packham Trophy: Helen Rule

 

O70s – Helen Johansen Trophy: Janese McDougall

 

We are hoping to send our Masters survey out asap to get players and OFT feedback relating to these Nationals, in order for the WA Masters Committee, to further make improvements.

 

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Men's HA Masters Championships - Change of Dates

Hockey Australia Masters has confirmed changes to the dates of the Men's National Championships in Hobart in July 2024.

2024 Hockey Australia Men’s Masters Championships dates and venue have been reviewed and confirmed dates for Hobart, Tasmania in July will be as follows: 

Venue:  Tasmanian Hockey Centre, Hobart

Dates:   Friday 12 July until Saturday 27 July 2024 

Competitions will be conducted in two Tournaments to ensure shorter commitment dates for the 34-50 Men.

  • Tournament 2 34+ to 50+ Men:  Friday 12 July – Saturday 20 July 2024
  • Tournament 3 55+ to 65+ Men:  Tuesday 16 July* – Saturday 27 July 2024  (*There will be a staggered start to Tournament 3.  Teams will commence between 16 and 19 July).

                                  70/75+**   Men:   Sunday 14 July – Saturday 27 July 2024   **MA Men’s Masters Delegates have advised that no 80+ Men’s competition will go ahead in 2024.

 The HA Women’s Masters Championships, Tournament 1, remains Friday 28 June – Saturday 6 July 2024 in Sydney, NSW.

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Over 40 Men 2012 Match Reports

WA Over 40's - 2012 Match Reports

 

WA vs NSW - Sunday, October 7, 2012


After a few days of acclimatising to the Hobart weather and Cascade beers, the Over 40’s had their first game of the tournament against the defending Over 40 champions, NSW. 

Following a dodgy warm-up (thanks Mikey – coach Mike Starling), we managed to start the game at a good tempo and after constant pressure we were awarded a penalty corner around the 7 minute mark. Reverting to variation 1.7.4, Armo (Paul Armitage) trapped a mis-directed push out and slotted home the first goal. 

The constant pressure on the NSW defence saw them wilt, another short corner saw a rebound off the NSW goalie’s pads nicely knocked into the net by “newby” Macca (Craig McKenzie). 

The third goal did not take long, with Macca being set up by Ems (Craig Emslie) for an easy tap in. 

We continued to apply pressure in the first half, with more opportunities being created but unfortunately not converted. Half time score 3-0. 

The second half was more even, with another newby Fab (Fabrizio Crescenzi) dominating our defending 25. With Raikkinen (Andy Rahim) not letting in any goals in the first game of a Masters tournament for the first time in his long and decorated Masters career, we managed to secure a solid 3-0 win. 

The win came at a cost though, with the “ex” vice-captain Bundy (Al Coulthart) tearing a calf muscle. 

All in all a good start up performance, with Armo receiving the Man of the Match award. 

Result: WA n – NSW n 

Goal scorers: Paul Armitage, Craig McKenzie (2) 
Man of the Match: Paul Armitage 

WA vs VIC - Monday, October 8, 2012


Our second game was against the Vics, an unknown team as they had the bye in the first round and had 10 “newbys” listed in the programme. 

Again we started the game at a good pace, forcing a short corner in the first 15 seconds of the game which we were unable to convert. We sustained constant pressure on the Vic defence but could not manage to put the ball into the net. The Vics then started to get into the game, however we managed to force a short corner, and through variation 4.6.2, a direct push out to Macca (Craig McKenzie) on the left of the battery, saw him smash the ball into the back of the net. 

Within the next five minutes we were 2 nil up, with another “newby” Cakey (Michael Cake) bursting down the right hand side, passing to Ems (Craig Emslie), whose shot was saved “again”, but duly seagulled by Macca for an easy (screaming) tap in. 

Shortly after another of our newbys Hursty (David Hurst) was reminded how fickle the game of hockey is, with a blow to the groin region. A rookie mistake not getting that area taped!!!! 

Just before half time, another newby Fab (Fabrizio Crescenzi) decided the team required more beers on our day off, receiving the team’s first green card from a poor tackle. 

Half time we led 2-0. 

The second half saw the Vics start off strongly, with Fab, Armo (Paul Armitage) and another newby Youlds (Paul Youlden) making some timely tackles at the back. Then another newby, our German import (Andreas Manopas), felt sorry for Fab and received our second green card of the tournament (more beers)!!! 

We started to get back into the game, and forced another short corner. Going back to the basics, that is variation 1.1.1, the push out went straight to the battery, and our wonderful coach Mikey (Mike Starling), with his first shot being blocked, then picking up the rebound and ‘roofing’ it into the top of the net. 

Shortly after Ems joined the green card club (more beers) after pushing the ball away. 

Then with 6 minutes to go, our German import decided he wasn’t happy with just receiving a green card and was given a yellow card for tackling within 5 yards of a free hit against him. More beers!!! 

Finally, with just over 2 minutes to go, the Vics received a penalty stroke (poor tackle Armo). Then goalkeeper Rakkinon (Andy Rahim) saved his first penalty stroke since attending the Championships with a diving stick save. What a legend, just ask him!!!! Another clean sheet. 

Man of the Match award went to Fab with no serious injuries to report. 

All in all another solid performance, but the boys can’t rest on their laurels, with our 2 hardest games still to come. 

Result: WA 3 – VIC 0 

Goal scorers: Craig McKenzie (2), Mike Starling 
Man of the match: Fabrizio Crescenzi 
Cards: Yellow – Andreas Manopas. Green – Fabrizio Crescenzi, Andreas Manopas

WA vs TAS - Thursday, October 11, 2012


After a two day break, our third game was against the locals, Tasmania. Tasmania needed to win to make the final, whereas a win to us would also ensure a final spot. 

Again we started the game at a good pace, and within the first 15 minutes we were 2-0 up. Suckma (Alan Dick) scoring the first, converting short corner variation 3.1.3. The second through Bridgey (Nathan Bridge), both players scoring their first goals of the tournament. Bridgey celebrating through a double fist pump salute!!! 

Tasmania had created a few chances but were unable to convert with Raikkonen (Andy Rahim) making three quality saves, so he tells me (spot my roomy)!!! 

The defining moment of the game came after those two goals, with Tasmania reduced to 10 players for the rest of the game after one of their players received a red card after deciding to shove Fab (Fabrizio Crescenzi) in the back right in front of the umpire. 

Just before half time, we scored a third through Cakey (Michael Cake) and we received more beers, thanks to Macca (Craig McKenzie) and a green card. 

The second half saw us completely dominate, with midfielders Suckma, Stewey (Stewart McDonald) and Mikey (Mike Starling) receiving plenty of the ball. We created heaps of chances but only manage to score an additional two goals, welcoming Ems (Craig Emslie) finally onto the scoring sheet and Ant (Anton Brown) slotting in the final goal. 

Then with only 2 minutes to go Mikey joined the yellow card club (more beers) after deliberately stopping the ball with his foot, schoolboy error!!!! 

It was good to see Bundy (Al Coulthart) out playing again after a couple of days rest due to a calf injury. 

The 5-0 result saw us qualify for the final against Queensland with the final round of fixtures still to be completed. 

Our Man of the Match award went to Suckma with no serious injuries to report. 

Result: WA 5 – TAS 0 

Goal scorers: Alan Dick, Nathan Bridge, Michael Cake, Craig Emslie, Anton Brown 
Cards: Craig McKenzie (green), Michael Starling (yellow)

WA vs QLD - Friday, October 12, 2012


Our last game before the final, this was a dead rubber as both teams had already qualified for the gold medal game on Saturday. The pre-game news was not good with our leading goal scorer, no not Ems (Craig Emslie), but Macca (Craig McKenzie) ruled out of the match with an injury. 

Again we started the game at a good pace, this must be because Horrie (Adrian Rutter) and Bridgey (Nathan Bridge) starting all games on the bench!!! We were 1-0 in the first 10 minutes, a deflection goal scored by Ant (Anton Brown). 5 minutes later we were 2-0 up with Ant tapping in his second for the game. The defence then let in their first goal of the tournament with Queensland scoring a deflection goal to make it 2-1. We then knocked in another 2 goals with Ems scoring off a short corner variation and then Ant completing his hat-trick with a diving deflection goal. A late goal to Queensland saw the score 4-2 at half-time. 

The second half saw us “switch off”, with poor decision making, bad passing and costly turnovers. This resulted in Queensland scoring a goal early in the second half to make the score 4-3. 

Then with 10 minutes to go a dodgy umpiring decision saw Fab (Fabrizio Crescenzi) yellow carded for a supposedly deliberate foot inside our defending 25. The resulting short corner saw Queensland level the scores at 4-4. 

Then with 3 minutes to go Queensland managed to score a field goal and then hang on for a 5-4 victory. The result was insignificant but it would have been great to go through the tournament undefeated. Bring on the final!!! 

Our Man of the Match award went to Ant with Hurstie (David Hurst) out for the final with cracked ribs. 

Result: WA 4 – QLD 5 

Goal scorers: Anton Brown (3), Craig Emslie 
Cards: Fabrizio Crescenzi (yellow)

Final WA vs XXX - Saturday, October 13, 2012


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Result: WA n – XXX n 

Goal scorers: 
Cards: nil.