ICE HOCKEY AUSTRALIA
ANNUAL REPORT
March 2012 - February 2013
ICE HOCKEY AUSTRALIA
CONTENTS
Member State & Territory Associations & Organisations
3
Executive Summary
4
Message from the President
5
Board & Portfolio Director Members
6
Honours and Awards Scroll
7
Life Member Family
8
Strategic Focus
9
Survey of Membership Numbers
10
Financial Overview
11
National Player Recruitment Program
13
National Player Development Program
14
National Women’s Development Program
18
National Coaching Development Program
20
National Officiating Development Program
21
National Marketing & Merchandising Program
22
National Medical Program
23
National Championship Program
24
National League Program
26
National Team Program
30
National Old-timers Tournament Program
35
National Disciplinary & Tribunal Program
36
Legal
36
National Insurance Program
36
Constitution, Statutes, Regulations & Policies
36
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IHA Member State & Territory Associations
Australian Capital Territory Ice Hockey Association
PO Box 3363
WESTON ACT 2611
www.actiha.org.au
Ice Hockey New South Wales
PO Box 3266
NORTH STRATHFIELD NSW 2137
www.nswicehockey.com.au
Ice Hockey Queensland
PO Box 15051
CITY EAST QLD 4002
www.ihq.org.au
Ice Hockey Victoria
PO Box 1452
CAMPERWELL EAST VIC 3126
www.ihv.org.au
Ice Hockey South Australia
PO Box 11
TORRENSVILLE SA 5031
www.icehockeysa.com.au
Ice Hockey Western Australia
1 Coomoora Road
MOUNT PLEASANT WA 6153
www.icewa.com.au
Ice Hockey WA
Ice Hockey Tasmania
327 Main Road
GLENARCHY TAS 6010
www.icehockeytasmania.com
Old-timers Ice Hockey Australia Network
19 Evergreen Circuit
CHELTENHAM VIC 3192
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Executive Summary
This Ice Hockey Australia annual report publication provides an overview of the programs,
activities, statistics and finances for IHA’s 2012 season for the period from the 01st March 2012
to 28th February 2013.
The continued financial management principles have ensured the continuation of the sport’s
programs and financial stability for added benefits to the membership and third party
stakeholders. Despite having limited financial assistance from Australia’s national sporting
institutions, the sport continues to enjoy a healthy financial position. This healthy position stems
directly from increasing membership numbers, income earning programs and strict financial
management acumen which in turn retains the annual income and cost efficiencies needed to
offset the programs and administrative costs of the sport.
The stability of the sport’s Board & Portfolio Director members instills the required stability for
the continued expansion of a number of comprehensive development programs and for the
continuous growth of the sport in such areas as – recruitment and retention of players, coaches
and on-ice officials and Learn-to-Play programs, including various levels of international,
national and state competitions and events.
IHA’s 2012 Season’s Financial Audit has again showed a financial surplus. IHA’s Treasurer with
the support of the Board and Directors, continues to ensure strict budget control in the allocation
of funding for the Federation’s business and ice hockey program elements, including the variety
of programs needed to sustain the development and progress of the sport.
IHA’s national leagues (Australian Men’s – AIHL, Women’s Ice Hockey Leagues – AWIHL &
Australian Junior Ice Hockey League - AJIHL), national teams and championships, are the
flagships of the sport. Ice hockey enthusiasts are provided the opportunity to see Australia’s
best players exhibiting their skills.
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112 - (AIHL) games with teams from the Australian Capital Territory - Canberra Knights,
Queensland - Gold Coast Blue Tongues, New South Wales - Newcastle Northstars, Sydney
Bears & West Sydney Ice Dogs, Victoria - Melbourne Ice and South Australia - Adelaide
Adrenaline;
24 - (AWIHL) games with teams from New South Wales – North Stars Sirens, Queensland –
Brisbane Goannas, South Australia – Adelaide Adrenaline and Victoria – Melbourne Ice.
Because of distance and limited player numbers, Western Australian and Australian Capital
Territory players travel interstate to play on the league’s teams;
During the course of the season IHA conducted national championships and tournaments for
various age categories: Brown (open age), Tange (18 & under), DeFris (15 & under),
Ginsberg (13 & under), McCrae-Williamson Jamboree (11 & under) and OiHAN (Divisions
35+, 45+ & 55+ Old-timers);
5 - World Championships - Senior Men, Senior Women, U20, U18 & Senior Men’s Inline; and
A series of exhibition games against visiting international teams.
The OiHAN (Old-timers) program with three national tournaments per season has seen a rapid
growth in membership numbers from former players being attracted back to the sport for
recreation and fitness purposes.
Ice Hockey Australia’s major player development initiatives continued with IHA’s Player Skills &
Agility Testing Program to evaluate the playing skills of players at the national level is conducted
on three age categories at three 7-day January residential camps in Hunter Ice Skating Stadium
in Newcastle, NSW and the Myuna Bay Sport & Recreation Centre for both male players aged 18
years & under, and male & female players 15 years & under and 13 years & under. In addition,
development clinics specific to female players were held during the season which included
players in Coffs Harbour, QLD who do not have the opportunity to formally compete in the sport
due to their rink size and member numbers.
The 2012 season also adopted a Bantam Trans-Tasman Development Camp and Exhibition Game
Series with New Zealand to further the development of Australia’s and New Zealand’s bantam
select players.
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Message from the President – Don Rurak
On behalf of Ice Hockey Australia, I would like to congratulate all Ice Hockey Australia
members and supporters on another exciting and successful 2012 ice hockey season.
The success of our national teams is a direct result of Ice Hockey Australia’s successful
national development programs and leagues. The sport relies heavily on the countless number
of volunteers who have assisted with these successes at both the national and state level.
Without their dedication and countless hours devoted to the sport, progress would be severely
limited. The Ice Hockey Australia Board and Directors extend their heartfelt appreciation to
every ice hockey volunteer member for their contribution to growing this dynamic and exciting
sport.
The Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL), Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL),
National Championships and National Team Programs continue to be the flagships of our sport.
The 2012 inception of the Australian Junior Ice Hockey League (AJIHL) has also joined the
“flagship” family with four teams. Hockey enthusiasts from around the world continue to have
the opportunity to see, read and see “Live Streamed” games via the internet with Australia’s
best players exhibiting their skills in over 110 x AIHL games, 24 x AWIHL games, 20 AJIHL
games and 5 x national championships comprising of up to 90 games in total, including 3 x
national old-timers tournaments.
Ice Hockey Australia is extremely grateful to the AIHL, AWIHL and AJIHL Commissions and
their member teams, including their sponsors, licensees and funding partners, for their
dedication to the ongoing management and development of their Leagues. The Leagues
provide the highest national level of competition in the sport and serves as the development
base for Ice Hockey Australia’s national team players and coaches to hone their skills for
international competition.
The inclusion of an agreed number of import players on the AIHL and AWIHL teams continues
to attract international players from a number of professional leagues and interest from around
the world. The imports add to increasing the level of play for the leagues thereby providing the
much needed higher level of competition the Australian players and sport’s fans desire. Ice
Hockey Australia’s success at the world championships is heavily dependent on these Leagues
and wider global awareness.
The AJIHL was formed to provide 20 & under Australian “only” players with a national
competition designed to further the development of their playing skills for greater opportunity
for selection to an AIHL or national team. This strategy has already witnessed a number of
successful transitions in 2012.
Since OiHAN (Old-timers Ice Hockey Australia Network) joined the national body as a member
organisation, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of teams applying to be a
member team at the OiHAN Tournaments. This increase is testimony to the number of players
returning to the sport, including the retention of current players graduating to the 35 & over
competition. Although the current available ice time is unable to accommodate all teams, the
level of competition has significantly increased.
Ice Hockey Australia, as a “Partner for Progress” IIHF Member Country, continues to be an
active participant at IIHF’s international development and competition programs. In turn, the
participants and Ice Hockey Australia works closely with its Member State Associations and
Territories to ensure progression remains continuous for the development of all coaches, onice officials and players from season-to-season.
This is my final term as Ice Hockey Australia’s President. I wish to take this opportunity to
congratulate and thank all Ice Hockey Australia members and the many volunteers for their
devoted participation, service and cooperation, including the Australian Olympic Council, the
Australian Sports Commission, the International Ice Hockey Federation and all ice hockey
sponsors for their ongoing support during my tenure.
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IHA Executive & State Delegates (The Board) and Portfolio Program Directors
Executive
Don Rurak
President/CEO
Clive Connelly
Vice President
Jim Dee
Secretary
Kevin Brown
Treasurer
Member State & Organisation Delegates
D.C. (Bear) McPhail
IHACT
Dawn Watt
IHNSW
Norm McLeod
IHQLD
Steve Wise
IHSA
Andy McDowell Randy Salmond Bob Blackburn
IHVIC
IHWA
OiHAN
National Portfolio Program Directors
Allan Wishewan
National Officiating
Program Director
Dr. Rob Reid
Chief Medical Officer
National Medical
Program Director
Jeremy Muir
National Coaching
Program Director
Zsuzsa Zalatnai
National Marketing
Program Director
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Ryan O’Handley
National Player
Program Director
Stephen Kilgariff
National Judiciary
Officer
Rocky Padjen
National Women’s
Program Director
Debbie Strome
Recruitment & Development
Consultant
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S.M. AND H.C. HUDSON SPORTSMAN-OF-THE-YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Board of Ice Hockey Australia may confer the S.M. and H.C. Hudson Sportsman-of-theYear Award to an either a player or an on-ice official as nominated by an IHA Board or Director
Member State Association in recognition of their unselfish and sustained efforts to further the
cause of ice hockey in Australia and who has rendered a minimum of ten years of unbroken
service to ice hockey in Australia.
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Ken Kennedy (NSW)
Russ Carson (VIC)
John McCrae-Williamson (VIC)
Syd Tange (NSW)
D. Parker (VIC)
Harry Cameron (NSW)
Sid Hiort (VIC)
Ray Philpot (NSW)
Noel Derrick (VIC)
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Ray Dewhurst (NSW)
Jack Wallis (QLD)
Stan Gray (VIC)
Not Awarded
John Purcell (VIC)
Kurt DeFris (VIC)
Not Awarded
Philip Ginsberg (NSW)
Not Awarded
Sandi Logan (NSW)
Not Awarded
Frank Gladwell (VIC)
Not Awarded
Ray Sullivan (VIC)
Not Awarded
Bob Blackburn (VIC)
Des Peterson (ACT
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Geoff Brown (SA)
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
William Magiliand (NSW)
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Glen Foll (SA)
Shirley Rurak (SA)
Tony Martyr Jr. (QLD)
Not Awarded
James Bremner (WA)
Not Awarded
Roy Sargent (VIC)
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Basil Hanson (VIC)
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Life Membership Family Honour Role
Each year nominations for Life Membership are called from the membership for one or more
persons who have rendered distinguished service and assisted the advancement of ice hockey
in Australia. The Board having made recommendation to the General Assembly at the Annual
General Meeting for the nominated person(s) is granted Ice Hockey Australia Life Membership.
[* = Deceased]
1953
1962
1964
1966
1968
1976
1980
1984
1985
1992
1994
1996
1998
Sidney Hiort*
Sydney Tange*
Ken Kennedy*
Russell Carson*
Stan Gray*
Raymond Sullivan*
John Purcell*
Phillip Ginsberg OAM*
Robert Blackburn
John McCrae-Williamson*
Maxwell J McKowen*
Anthony Martyr Sr.
Charles Grandy
Sub Majsay
1960 Olympic Team
2001
Allan Adamson
Kevin Brown
Des Peterson
Don Rurak
Clive Connelly
Dave Minson
Norm McLeod
Don Reddish
John Wilson
Elgin Luke
Geoff Thorne
None Awarded
Bill Vis
Stephen Kilgariff
Jim Bremner
None Awarded
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
VIC
NSW
NSW
VIC
VIC
VIC
VIC
NSW
VIC
VIC
ACT
QLD
VIC
NSW
Rob Reid (G) / Noel McLoughlin (G) / Ben Acton (C) / Russell
Jones* (VC) / Ken Wellman* (VC) / Ron Amess* / Peter
Parrott / Dave Cunnigham / John Nicholas* / Ivo Vesley* /
John Thomas*/ Noel Derrick / Zednik (Steve)Tikal* / Vic
Ekberg / Ken Pawsey*/ Basil Hansen / Clive Hitch / Russ
Carson (Manager)* / Rob Dewhurst (Assistant Manager) / Bud
McEachern (Coach)*
VIC
SA
ACT
SA
VIC
WA
NSW
VIC
NSW
QLD
NSW
SA
SA
WA
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Our Strategic Focus
Promote ice hockey as an acceptable Australian lifestyle sport.
Our Vision
IHA promotes the development and growth of ice hockey in
Australia, and is committed to improving IHA’s national team’s
world rankings.
Our Mission
Our Goals
To effectively manage and promote the sport of ice hockey by
implementing quality programs and maximising awareness and
recognition of ice hockey in Australia through the assistance of
national and international sporting governing organisations,
sponsors and the general public.
Our Shared
Values
Unity

Four Year
Outcomes
Strategic
Priorities
Our Guiding
Principles
Integrity
Excellence
Innovation
Accessibility
National Pride
Improved education lines with members and affiliated bodies
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Increased player and member registrations and affiliations
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Increased member and participation involvement
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Increase international success

Increased awareness of ice hockey

Improved unity and strategic alignment with affiliate member bodies
Grass Roots
Intake
&
Development
Player, Coach,
Game Officials
Development
National
Championships
National
Leagues
National
Teams
Our guiding principles help us to clearly identify and communicate how
we will OPERATE, BEHAVE, CHALLENGE, ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT
each other on a daily basis.
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Survey of Membership Numbers
State
Year
Senior
Players
Over
18
Junior
Players
Under
18
Female
Players
(Note 1)
On-ice Officials
Male
Female
Develpm’t
Players
(Note 2)
Volunteer
Members
Coach
OiHAN
(Note 3)
Total
Rinks
IHACT
2012
2011
210
178
49
68
36
31
36
42
0
1
106
0
7
12
15
24
22
22
317
325
1
1
IHNSW
2012
2011
726
723
323
333
112
106
210
195
15
4
30
21
273
240
101
96
60
38
1648
1591
8
7
IHQ
2012
2011
453
337
142
93
54
63
24
18
1
1
96
5
32
22
30
37
36
23
682
508
4
5
IHSA
2012
2011
316
316
117
109
53
92
32
30
4
3
44
12
1
26
52
49
54
63
522
533
1
1
IHV
2012
2011
784
982
151
157
99
106
30
39
5
5
14
24
316
328
69
50
208
155
1355
1561
2
2
IHWA
2012
2011
302
274
113
107
26
26
43
43
4
1
45
62
36
58
37
33
15
0
535
516
3
3
IHTAS
2012
2011
30
25
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
30
26
1
1
Total
2012
2011
2,821
2,835
895
868
380
424
375
367
29
15
335
124
665
686
304
289
395
301
5,089
5,060
20
20
Historical Membership Registry Comparison – Total Players & Membership
2007
2008
2009
Registered Senior Players
Registered Junior Players
1,390
1745
1,816
2010
(Olympics)
2,258
871
818
776
930
Total 2012 Membership
3,766
3,725
3,888
20
19
18
Number of Ice Rinks
2011
2012
2835
2,821
868
895
4,496
5,060
5,089
20
20
20
Notes:
1. The female player numbers are not included in the total figure as they are accounted as
either a senior or junior player. Note that IHACT held a Women’s & Girl’s Day Come & Try
Program which attracted 73 new players to the sport. IHSA and IHWA did the same with
29 and 25 participants respectively. These are not accounted in the junior player numbers.
2. The development player numbers are not included in the total figure as they are already
accounted as either a senior or junior player.
3. The OiHAN player numbers (35+, 45+ & 55+) are not included in the total figure as they
are accounted as senior players.
4. IHA and the member state associations do not charge a capitation fee for volunteer
members as IHA and the member state associations are appreciative for their assistance
with game requirements (time-keeping, score-keeping, manning the penalty boxes, etc.),
serving on various committees and their assistant participation in various Ice Hockey
Australia’s national programs. All volunteers register as a regular volunteer member for
insurance purposes. They are accounted as an IHA member.
5. A major portion of younger players attracted to the sport is as a result of ice hockey
academies under the management and instruction of their state associations and ice
venues around Australia. Ice hockey venues are privately owned and therefore despite Ice
Hockey Australia’s best endeavours, they do not register their participants with Ice Hockey
Australia. As a result their participants are not included in the Ice Hockey Australia’s
membership figures until they enter IHA sanctioned competition.
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2012 Financial Overview
Ice hockey is an expensive sport, primarily because of travel, ice time and equipment. As the
majority of ice rinks are privately owned, ice hockey members are at the mercy of the operational
and maintenance costs of these facilities. Members do not have the option to use federal or state
government, council or community funded facilities which are normally at a reduced cost.
Ice Hockey Australia Audited Trading, Profit and Loss Financials
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Actual
2013
Budget
Income
Merchandise/Equipment Sales
Interest Received
Administration Services
Affiliation & Capitation Fees
Development Services
Insurance Services
National Team Services
Nat’l & World C’ship Services
Total Income
28,616
7,348
19,765
217,893
279,050
109,767
16,381
0
678,820
45,837
12,988
23,953
245,845
187,524
121,940
248,916
0
887,003
37,488
16,127
1,920
264,682
198,894
131,640
125,561
466,178
1,242,490
48,168
14,196
0
184,036
281,690
149,236
27,095
0
704,421
41,000
14,000
1,000
330,000
213,000
153,000
9,000
0
761,000
Expenditure
Administration Services
Development Services
Insurance Services
IHA Merchandising/Equipment
National Team Services
Nat’l & World C’ship Services
Depreciation
Freight & Cartage
Total Gross Expenditure
211,617
281,311
80,072
18,017
86,171
33,326
0
0
710,514
333,305
224,494
88,780
36,189
102,286
29,833
0
0
814,887
232,942
304,930
99,647
31,896
38,652
435,900
0
3,250
1,147,217
166,049
349,917
101,607
41,396
92,166
32,533
2,931
0
786,599
235,000
275,000
110,000
30,000
50,000
35,000
0
0
735,000
<31,694>
72,116
95,273
<82,178>
26,000
OPERATING PROFIT
Represented By:
Total Current Assets
Total Other Current Assets
Investments
Total Assets
Less Current Liabilities
Total Net Assets
98,566
0
159,737
258,303
24,876
233,427
394,761
0
173,290
568,051
248,175
319,876
274,953
4,646
223,173
502,772
246,780
255,992
Grants Received in 2012
Source
Type
IIHF
Coaching Development Grant
IIHF
National Teams - International Travel & Participation Grants
IIHF
Vierumäki Player Development Camp Assistance Fund
AOC
Coach Level III Accreditation Course, NST & NWT Grants
Total
Note:
247,064
8,142
215,111
470,317
174,108
296,209
250,000
10,000
215,000
475,000
175,000
300,000
Amount
19,970
31,482
8,301
27,626
87,379
The National Senior Men & Women’s teams did not receive their 2012 annual IIHF travel
grant due to Ice Hockey Australia hosting the World 2011 Division II Men & Women’s
Championships.
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IHA & Member State Association’s Financials
Commencing in 2004, Ice Hockey Australia approached its Member State Associations to
include their annual audited statement figures in IHA’s Annual Report to accurately gauge the
revenue and expenditure generated by the sport overall. The figures do not take into account
previous season’s retained profits or interest bearing funds from term deposit accounts.
Audited federation and state association finances show ice hockey generates revenue in excess
of $2.0 to $3.0 million dollars annually from membership fees and international IIHF grants to
cover the Federation’s expenditures. The audited figures do not take into account the income
and expenditures at club levels which would significantly further increase the annual revenue
figure. This healthy figure includes accommodations, meals, petro, flights, team merchandise,
equipment, ice time, etc., which are a major annual contribution to the Australian economy.
The figures also assists Ice Hockey Australia’s financial controlling body, marketing and
strategic planning councils in determining the programs and strategies most beneficial to the
promotion and growth of the sport. This also includes all other services to Ice Hockey Australia
members: on-ice officials, coaching & player development programs, national championship
requirements (awards, on-ice official’s fees, travel & accommodations, etc.), and national team
Chef de Mission expenses, etc.
The implementation of this initiative provides financial transparency for the membership and
has become an important vehicle for building a cohesive team spirit with common purpose.
This has led to improving the decision making process as to the best overall strategies and
initiatives for the sport both nationally and at state level.
Body
IHA
IHACT
IHNSW
IHQLD
IHSA
IHVIC
IHWA
OiHAN
Total
P/L
2009
<31,694>
<6,381>
<4,622>
12,444
1,361
15,160
<16,274>
P/L
2010
72,116
<2,722>
<16,055>
1,447
14,461
66,542
11,849
P/L
2011
34,078
9,742
5,671
1,900
3,572
<67,991>
<2,414>
16,438
2012
Income
823,573
133,383
335,383
132,031
214,798
464,663
191,079
26,549
2,321,459
2012
Expenditure
779,860
119,826
318,713
121,506
198,296
444,179
186,577
13,103
2,182,060
2012
Balance
43,713
13,557
16,670
10,525
16,501
20,484
4,502
13,446
Note: OiHAN figures are shown as Liabilities vs Assets.
Major Projects Planned for 2013 Financial Season
a) Expansion of the National Junior League to include IHWA commencing September 2013;
b) Hosting of IHA’s Girl’s Day Program in every member state;
c) Hosting IHA’s National “Hockey is for Me” McCrae-Williamson Jamboree for atom male &
female players aged 11 and under (June 2013);
d) Participation at the IIHF’s 2013 Bantam Player Development Camp in Vierumäki, Finland
(July 2013);
e) Participation at the IIHF’s International Coaching Symposium in Stockholm, Sweden (May
2013);
f)
Entry to IIHF’s Asian Region Programs at a symposium scheduled for August 2013; and
g) Twenty (20) televised AIHL Games of the Week on Fox Sports.
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National Player Recruitment Program
IHA Learn-to-Play Program (LTP)
Come & Try, Learn-to-Play (LTP), Girls Day and Hockey is for Me Programs are essential Ice
Hockey Australia Introduction & Development Progression Programs designed to attract and
introduce interested youth and parents to the sport of ice hockey. The programs also provide
the platform to develop the required skills to enter competition for their safe participation in
the sport.
Through the IIHF’s International Equipment Program, Ice
Hockey Australia was one of only three development countries
out of seventy (70) member countries who received an
equipment allocation to assist with Ice Hockey Australia’s
various recruitment elements. The equipment was equally
distributed to Ice Hockey Australia’s member state
associations who are actively involved in the program.
In addition, and with the cooperation of ice venues across
Australia, Ice Hockey LTP Academies are held during the
playing season. The academies assist ice hockey youth
enthusiasts attracted to the sport, to learn the necessary skills
for making the transition to competition. Where required, IHA
assists with promotional literature, coaching and on-ice
instruction.
IHA McCrae-Williamson Atom “Hockey is for Me” Jamboree
Previous to 2011 Ice Hockey Australia annually held a mixed gender national championship for
11 & under players. In keeping with the development of young players as adopted by other
successful major ice hockey countries, the IHA Board & Player Development Committee
adopted a jamboree concept for the 11 & under age group. The concept allows interested
players to represent their state during the June Queen’s Birthday weekend in a totally “skills &
agility” event, spanning three days, with the objective of every player having a minimum of
150 puck touches during the event.
The 2012 Jamboree attracted 46 players who are allocated to “Small Area Game” teams. Each
team comprised of 4 players each with two allocated Ice Hockey Australia trained and
accredited coaches per team. The coaches put the players through a series of specific skills
and games with the main objective of teaching a combination of skating technique, speed and
puck control.
In addition to the players involvement, Parent Seminars were also conducted for the
accompanying parents to educate them on the career path for their sons and daughters in the
sport be it as a player, coach or on-ice official, the governance for the sport, including their
potential voluntary involvement in the sport should they wish to also contribute to their son
and/or daughter’s achievements and the sport in general.
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2012 McCrae-Williams Atom Jamboree - Adelaide
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National Player Development Programs
Ice Hockey Australia annually conducts Skills & Development Camps for players aged 18 &
under (Midget), 16 & under mixed gender (Bantam) and 13 & under mixed gender (Pee Wee),
including an 18 & under girl’s program. A number of girls and potential National U18 Youth
Team players also attend the January camps. The camps have been well accepted by both the
players and invited state coaches.
The camps are held annually during the first three weeks in January with the Girl’s Camps held
normally during the regular playing season or in association with the Memorial Joan McKowen
Championship or Women’s Development Camps. Participating players from each age category
group who attended Ice Hockey Australia’s national championships, or their respective member
state association’s state team selections camps, including former players who attended
previous camps or as recommended by the member state associations, are invited to the
camps.
The participants are provided with every opportunity to attend development camps within
Australia thereby eliminating the attraction to overseas countries which incur huge associated
costs. The camps are equally funded by the participants ($1,300/participant) and supported
through IHA’s Development Contributions of $10,000 per each camp. Newcastle’s Hunter Ice
Skating Stadium, Myuna Bay Recreation & Sport Facilities and Port Stephens Coaches are
utilised to meet the requirements for ice time, accommodation & meals and ground transport.
An important element of every camp is the one-on-one evaluations at the end of the camp
where the coaching staff meets with each player to discuss their playing skills & strengths, and
areas that require concerted consideration for further improvement. Also of importance is Ice
Hockey Australia’s National Speed and Agility Testing Program where the players are “skills
tested” and their results are compared with players from state to state and against previous
participating camp players.
2012 Midget 18 & Under Player Development Camp
2012 Midget Camp
Camp Management & Instructors
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Australia–Bantam 15 & Under Camp & New Zealand Bantam Exchange Program
In March 2011, the Boards of Ice Hockey Australia and New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation
determined it would be beneficial for both countries to implement a reciprocal Bantam
Development Exchange Program for bantam aged male & female players aged 15 – 14 years.
The objective of the program is to aid in having a talent identification program for identifying
bantam aged players who have potential for future selection to the both Federation’s National
U18 Youth & Girls Teams.
The program commenced in January 2012 with New Zealand (23 x players & 4 x team officials)
participating in Ice Hockey Australia’s January 2012 Bantam Camp. Australia reciprocated by
sending their Bantam Selects Team to Auckland, New Zealand during the October 2012 school
holidays for six full days of skills development and a series of exhibition games against the
New Zealand Bantam Ice Blacks Team. Australia’s final player evaluation and selections took
place during Ice Hockey Australia’s 2012 National DeFris 15 & under Championship in Perth,
Western Australia. Team officials were appointed immediately after the championship.
2012 Australia Bantam
Selects Team
2012 Bantam Camp
Forty-seven (47) players aged 14-15 years from across Australia attended the second week of
Ice Hockey Australia’s January Player Development Camp Program.
In addition to the players, the camp manager, the five (5) head instructors, one of which was
an international goalie coach from Ottawa, Canada and a coach each from Ice Hockey
Australia’s six (6) member state associations, also attended.
The attending state coaches assisted with and gained practical knowledge from the on-ice
instruction. During the day, and under the stewardship of the five chief instructors, the state
coaches planned the next day’s on-ice sessions, as well as attending the evening Coaching
Development Seminars.
The objective of the Coaching Development Seminars is for the attending state coaches to be
educated on Ice Hockey Australia’s player development program and the current elements
adopted by Ice Hockey Australia for furthering the playing skills of the players. In turn, it is
expected the coaches will transport the knowledge and skills gained back to their states and
implement the same for the development of all players in their state.
On-ice Session
Debrief
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Head Instructor
Debbie Strome
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Pee Wee 13 & Under Player Development Camp
Fifty-six (56) Pee Wee 13 – 11 year old players from across Australia attended the third week
of Ice Hockey Australia’s January Player Development Camp Program.
In addition to the players, the camp manager, six (6) head instructors, one of which was an
international goalie coach from Ottawa, Canada and a panel of nine (9) coaches each from Ice
Hockey Australia’s six (6) member state associations, also attended.
The attending state coaches assisted with and gained practical knowledge from the on-ice
instruction. During the day, and under the stewardship of the five chief instructors, the state
coaches planned the next day’s on-ice sessions, as well as attending the evening Coaching
Development Seminars.
The objective of the Coaching Development Seminars is for the attending state coaches to be
educated on Ice Hockey Australia’s player development program and the current elements
adopted by Ice Hockey Australia for furthering the playing skills of the players. In turn, it is
expected the coaches will transport the knowledge and skills gained back to their states and
implement the same for the development of all players in their state.
Head Coach, Jeremy Muir
Post On-ice Session Debrief
Off-ice Skills Session
Shooting Instruction
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Head Technical Coach – Debbie Strome
On-ice Skating Techniques
Slider Boards
Off-ice Simulated Skating Techniques
Goaltending Instruction
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National Womens Program
Women’s Ice Hockey is one of the fastest growing team sports in the World. In 2005 Ice
Hockey Australia formed and implemented a National Women’s Council with a specific role to
serve and assist member state associations, female players and officials with specific targeted
programs to increase the number of females in the sport and their development long term.
The National Women’s Program is administered under the tenure of an appointed National
Women’s Program Director who also serves as the Council’s Chairperson. The Council is
instrumental and responsible for the development and submission of proposals to Ice Hockey
Australia’s Board for consideration and approval. This ensures there is a broader insight into
the wishes of the female players, an agreed direction for the national women’s program, and a
proper focus on all aspects of female ice hockey in Australia.
In 2011, the International Ice Hockey Federation developed a strategy to assist all member
countries on increasing the number of female ice hockey players by designing and
implementing a “Girls Day Program”. The program’s objective is to assist the member
countries to attract more female players to the sport.
Ice Hockey Australia views the program as a “partnership” program with its member state
associations and ice venues, as all have a stake in increasing the number of new female ice
hockey players. As a result of the “Girls Day” program, the 2012 season witnessed the
emergence of a women’s U18 program to provide competition for the female players who
remained interested in the sport.
Girls Day Programs
South Australia Girl’s Day Players
Australian Capital Territory Girl’s Day Players
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Women’s U18 Program
In addition to the national senior women’s program, a women’s U18 program was adopted in
the latter part of the 2012 season. The program’s focus is to develop, provide various “skill”
camps and competitions for young female players.
The program includes selecting the most talented players and to provide these players with
opportunities to gain value international playing experience through competition in regional
Asian youth tournaments with the objective to qualify for participation at IIHF U18 Women’s
World Championships by 2015. The players who develop their skills through this team will also
be the player selection pool for National Senior Women’s Team.
The inaugural Australian U18 Women’s Talent Identification Camp for players aged 12 to 18
years was held in Adelaide, SA from 21st – 24th September 2012. A National U18 Women’s
Training Squad was formed and attended a second camp in Brisbane, QLD from 13th – 19th
January 2013. A selection of 19 players and 2 goalies attended. The team will continue training
in preparation to attend the National Training Centre in Tomakomai, Japan in July 2013,
National Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League
The Australian National Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) was formed subsequent to the
former National Women’s Show Case Series which commenced in 2006.
The League is designed to provide elite female players a competitive level of ice hockey during
Australia’s summer ice hockey season when ice times are more readily available. Currently
four teams - Brisbane Goannas, Newcastle Sydney North Star Sirens, Melbourne Ice and the
Adelaide Adrenaline, participate in the league. Players from Western Australia and the
Australian Capital Territory are drafted to the four teams due to insufficient female player
numbers in their state.
The objective is for the league to provide the platform for players to be adequately prepared
and “game ready” for selection to the National Women’s Team and Australia’s annual
participation at the World Women’s Championships which are normally held in March.
Melbourne Ice – 2012 League Champions
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National Coaching Development Program
The Ice Hockey Australia Coaching Council was formed in
2005 with coaching directors and interested active
coaches from each member state association.
Under the stewardship of National Coaching Director,
Jeremy Muir, the development and mentoring of coaches
continued until his retirement from the position in October
2012.
Mr. Mark Stephenson, Ice Hockey New South Wales State
Coaching Director, was appointed by the Ice Hockey
Australia Board at their Annual General Meeting in October
2012.
Jeremy Muir
Ice Hockey Australia, through Ice Hockey Australia’s
Coaching Council, continues to work in partnership with
the Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) National
Coaching Council (NCC) and the International Ice
Hockey Federation (IIHF) to offer accredited coaching
accreditation programs on four levels – ASC Beginner,
IHA Level I, IHA Level II (Intermediate) and IHA Level
III (Advanced).
The programs are designed to further the coaching
attributes for both male and female coaches in Ice
Hockey Australia’s coaching fraternity.
Coach of the Year
Vladi Rubes – NST2012 Coach (Left)
To further strengthen the program, the Ice Hockey Australia Board has increased the Coaching
Program’s budget for the National Coaching Director to attend and assist states with the
facilitation and conduction of Ice Hockey Australia’s Coach Level I Courses to ensure delivery
compliance to Ice Hockey Australia’s expectations.
Successful accredited coaches are accredited by and registered with both Ice Hockey Australia
and the ASC’s National Coaching Council. In addition, the National Coaching Council:
a)
Conducts a Coach Level II Accreditation Course and a Level III Accreditation Course every
four years with up to 30 coaches attending each course from across Australia. The next
Level III is 2014 and the Level II 2016;
b)
Completes the evaluations, marking and processing of all Level I exams for accreditation
compliance;
c)
Hosts periodic National Team Coaching Seminars with all Ice Hockey Australia National
Team Coaches;
d)
Continues to drive and foster Ice Hockey Australia’s National Player Skills Testing Program
and Learn-to-Play Programs for 18 & under and grass-roots players;
e)
Approve and nominate state coaches to Ice Hockey Australia’s January National Player
Development Camps; and
f)
Recommends candidates for participation at the IIHF’s Annual High Performance Coaching
Symposium.
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National Officiating Development Program
Under the directorship of Ice Hockey Australia’s Referee-in-Chief, Allan Wishewan, a total of
375 on-ice officials (346 male and 29 female) were accredited with Ice Hockey Australia and
the Australian Sports Commission’s National Officiating Council in 2012.
Ice Hockey Australia nominated on-ice officials were internationally accredited by the
International Ice Hockey Federation for potential appointment to IIHF’s 2012 World
Championships. Ten (10) officials received their 2012 international accreditation for the 2012
world championship season.
Referees:
Jeff Scott
Jamie Miller
Chris Mason
Allan Wishewan
IHNSW
IHNSW
ACTIHA
ACTIHA
Linespersons:
Cory Ross
Tim Bell
Mitchell Waters
Russell Dow
Kent Unwin
Darren Lampard
IHSA
IHV
IHV
IHV
IHNSW
IHNSW
The following officials were appointed by the IIHF to officiate at the IIHF 2013 World
Championships and International Tournaments.
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Lineman – Corey Ross – Olympic Games Pre-Qualification, Men Group A @ Nikko, Japan
from 09 – 11 November 2012
Referee Jamie Miller – WMU18IIIA @ Chinese Taipei from 11 – 17 March 2013
Lineman Mitchell Waters – WMU18 @ Chinese Taipei from 11 – 17 March 2013
The 2012 Ice Hockey Australia and New Zealand Ice Hockey Association Exchange Program took
place with IHA’s Kent Unwin officiating at New Zealand’s National U21 Championship in exchange
with Oliver Finch from New Zealand who officiated at IHA’s 2012 National Tange & Ginsberg
Championships in Adelaide, South Australia.
IHA Referee-in-Chief, Allan Wishewan, was invited by the New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation
to conduct an Advanced Officials Seminar in Christchurch.
Official of the Year Award
“Official of the Year”
Matt Taylor - IHWA
An Advanced Referees Seminar was
held in March 2012 at the Liverpool
Sports Complex, Liverpool, NSW, for
IHA’s 2012 National and AIHL/AWIHL
referees. Thirty (30) referees and seven
(7) AIHL team managers were in
attendance.
IHA 2012 Advanced Referees Seminar
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National Marketing and Merchandising Program
The 2012 season continued to strengthen IHA’s National Marketing and Merchandising
Program.
National & International Media
Local Media coverage continues to be strong around the twenty (20) ice rinks in the country,
particularly with the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL), Australian Women’s Ice Hockey
League (AWIHL) and Australian Junior Ice Hockey League teams. In addition, extensive
television and radio coverage was also given to promote the first ever Winter Youth Olympics
and the two Australian Winter Olympians – Sharnita Crompton (Bronze Medal Winner) and
Sam Hodic.
Website
Ice Hockey Australia’s website continues to promote Australian ice hockey worldwide thereby
generating increased revenue through online merchandise sales.
The added funds supplements Ice Hockey Australia’s player, coaching and officiating
development programs and national teams. Ice Hockey Australia’s affiliation with NHL.com
continued to generate enormous interest from overseas customers and IIHF member
countries.
The continued improvement and expansion of Ice Hockey Australia’s Website Program and the
set-up of the Official Ice Hockey Australia Facebook page are strategic to promoting and
creating awareness to the sport, including being the major communication vehicle for the
sport’s membership.
Merchandising
The success of Ice Hockey Australia’s Merchandising Program is directly attributed to Ice
Hockey Australia’s affiliation with the National Hockey League (NHL.com) which is accessed by
millions of ice hockey enthusiasts around the world.
An important element of the program is its On-line Merchandising Scheme where visitors have
the opportunity to purchase Ice Hockey Australia products on line. The replica Australian
national team jerseys continue to be the major sales items.
IHA National Team On-ice Uniforms
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National Medical Program
Dr. Rob Reid was appointed Ice Hockey Australia’s Chief Medical
Officer in 2005 and is the Chairman of Ice Hockey Australia’s
Medical Council. Since his appointment, Dr. Reid has represented
Ice Hockey Australia at a number of International Ice Hockey
Federation’s International Medical Symposiums to ensure Ice
Hockey Australia remains abreast with the information and
education of other institutions and countries.
Dr. Rob Reid,
MBBS, FACSP, FASMF, FFSEM [UK],
Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority
(ASADA)
Pure Performance: The most important sporting record is a clean one.
The activities of the Ice Hockey Australia’s Medical Council concentrate their focus on
prohibitive substances, concussions and reducing injuries. All are important factors in Ice
Hockey Australia’s Risk Management Program to ensure competitors are able to compete in a
safe and drug free environment. Continued programs are:
1. Ongoing Doping Control responsibilities across all Ice Hockey Australia sanctioned events
following WADA Guidelines. This includes an extension of the Out-of-Competition
Agreement with ASADA.
2. Anti-Doping Education Programs at the local level.
3. ASADA Testing Requirements
a.
b.
c.
d.
Athletes Whereabouts Program;
In competition testing requirements;
Out of competition testing requirements; and
Process and management for TUE’s.
4. Ice Hockey Australia Player Injury Prevention Program which includes education on
concussions and the rules regarding checking from behind, checks to the head & neck area
and subsequent penalties.
5. Reporting of all injuries regardless of their nature or how minor to define trends.
6. Strict enforcement of the playing rules through Ice Hockey Australia’s Officiating Program
and Ice Hockey Australia’s Competition Disciplinary & Suspension Regulations.
Ice Hockey Australia is constantly aware of the continuous changes in the WADA Code and
Prohibited Substance List. Through Dr. Reid’s assistance and expertise, Ice Hockey Australia
and ASADA continue to work closely on ensuring Ice Hockey Australia’s national team players
and team officials are well educated on the list of prohibitive substances and the processes,
including gaining approvals for Therapeutic Use Exemptions with WADA and the International
Ice Hockey Federation.
Dr. Reid also assists with the assessments on various safety prevention and initiatives
employed through Ice Hockey Australia’s Risk Management Plan and Audits. Three distinct high
level program initiatives employed by Ice Hockey Australia are:
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Concussions & Mouthguards;
Back, neck and head injuries; and
Emergency Action Plan and Evacuation for spinal injuries.
In addition to his duties Dr. Reid represented Ice Hockey Australia at the IIHF’s 2012 National
Association Chief Medical Officer’s Conference in Toronto, Canada in August 2012.
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National Championships Program
IHA conducts four national championships which are attended by state teams from each of the
six member states.
a)
b)
c)
d)
Open Senior Men ~ Brown Trophy Championship
18 & Under ~ Tange Trophy Championship
15 & Under ~ DeFris Trophy Championship
13 & Under ~ Ginsberg Trophy Championship
Jim Brown Shield (inception 1964)
The Jim Brown Trophy (Shield) was presented by Harry Curtis in 1964, the
then President of the New South Wales Ice Hockey Association, for
Interstate Junior Ice Hockey to perpetuate the memory of one of the
legends (Jim Brown) in Australian Ice Hockey and Speed Skating. The
Trophy is now presented for the Men’s National Open Age Division
Championship.
Ice Hockey Victoria
2012 Brown Trophy
Champions
Syd Tange 18 & Under Trophy (inception 1969)
Syd Tange’s involvement in the sport stretches back to 1937 when he
joined the St. George Ice Hockey Club. He played until 1947 and was
also the Secretary / Treasurer of the club, President of the Glebe Ice
Hockey Club, President of the East Monarch Ice Hockey Club, Assistant
Treasurer of the New South Wales Ice Hockey Association and
eventually Secretary / Treasurer for many years.
Syd was awarded New South Wales Life Membership in 1960 and
elected President from 1964 to 1966, including being awarded the H.C.
& S.M. Hudson Trophy in 1967. Syd was awarded Life Membership with
the Australian Ice Hockey Federation in 1962 and was elected President
from 1970 to 1973.
Ice Hockey New South Wales
2012 Tange Trophy Champions
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Kurt DeFris 15 & Under Trophy (inception 1985)
The late Mr. Kurt DeFris A.M. had a long and very distinguished affiliation
with the Victorian Ice Hockey Association. Kurt first became associated
with the sport when he was appointed manager of the newly formed
AKANA Ice Hockey Club based at the Glaciarium in South Melbourne. Later
this club was sponsored by the Hakoah Sports Club to become known as
the Kakoah-Akana Ice Hockey Club. Kurt was then elected to the
Committee of Management and in the same year to the position of Vice
President with the Victorian Ice Hockey Association.
With the retirement of the then Victorian Ice Hockey Association President, Bud McEachern,
Kurt was elected President and held the position for the next 19 years. After his retirement as
President, the Association conferred upon him the honour of Honorary Life President of the
Victorian Ice Hockey Association. Kurt passed away in 1983.
Ice Hockey Western Australia
2012 DeFris Trophy Champions
Phil Ginsberg 13 & Under Trophy (inception 1984)
In 1983 the Federation Board introduced a new classification called the President’s Cup for
players 13 years & under. The inaugural series took place in Adelaide, South Australia. The
then President Phillip Ginsberg presented the original Trophy.
Phillip passed away in 1998. With his passing the Federation elected to rename the President’s
Cup as the Phillip Ginsberg Memorial Cup in his honour.
Ice Hockey New South Wales 2012 Ginsberg Memorial Cup Champions
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National League Programs
In addition, Ice Hockey Australia also recognises and contributes trophies and awards to the
winning teams of the:
 Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) - John E. Goodall Cup;
 Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) - Joan McKowen Memorial Trophy; and
 Australian Junior Ice Hockey League (AJIHL) – OiHAN Junior League Trophy.
The Goodall Cup (inception 1909)
The Goodall Cup is the third oldest “national league” ice hockey trophy in the world that is still
competed for today.
Previous to 2000, the Goodall Cup was competed for by member state association
representative teams. The winning state had their name and the year they won the cup
inscribed on small plates around the base of the Cup.
In 2001, Ice Hockey Australia granted the Goodall Cup for presentation to the winning
Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) Finals Championship Team. The winning team had their
name and the year they won the cup inscribed on the same plates as the state winning teams
around the base of the Cup.
As the Cup is the most prestigious ice hockey trophy in Australia, in 2007 the decision was
made to redesign the Cup. The objective of the redesign was to retain the original bowl and
add a one piece base whereby the names of the winning player’s and team officials who won
the Cup since 1909, both state & AIHL, are now inscribed on the Cup’s base. This has given
the Cup greater recognition to the individual winning participants (Australian & international)
who have won the Cup.
The Cup now stands some 600mm high with a gold band to signify 100 years in 2009. A
national tournament was held with the gold band inscribed with the names of all the players,
team officials and on-ice officials who participated in the tournament.
In September 2011 the original Cup was presented to the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto,
Canada for display in the international ice hockey section.
Original J.E. Goodall Cup
HOF Vice President – Phil Pritchard & IHA President – Don Rurak
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Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) – 2012 Goodall Cup Champions
The 2012 season’s AIHL Finals Champions were the Melbourne Ice who won the Goodall Cup
for a third consecutive time after winning a close contest against the Newcastle Northstars with
a score of 4 - 3.
The Northstars took out the Adrenaline with a score of 5 – 4 and the Ice overpowering the
West Sydney Ice Dogs 6 – 2 in their semi-final games.
Final Standings:
Awards:
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H. Newman-Reid League Champions Trophy – Newcastle Northstars
Most Valuable Player: Jeremy Boyer - Newcastle Northstars & Tomas Landa - Sydney Bears
Best Goaltender: Anthony Kimlin - Gold Coast Blue Tongues
Best Defenceman: – Rob Lawrence - Newcastle Northstars
Rookie of the Year: George Huber - Adelaide Adrenaline & Greg Bay - Gold Coast Blue Tongues
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Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) – 2012 JMK Champions
Joan McKowen was heavily involved in ice hockey since 1972 working first with Ice Hockey
Victoria until 1989 when Joan and her husband Max moved to Canberra. From 1983 to 1992
Joan travelled with ten IHA national teams.
Joan’s greatest passion was women’s ice hockey and with her passing in 1992, a Memorial
Trophy for the highest competition in Women’s Ice Hockey was bestowed in her honour. The
Trophy is currently played for by the four AWIHL teams:
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Adelaide Adrenaline;
Brisbane Goannas;
Melbourne Ice; and
Sydney North Star Sirens.
Melbourne Ice – 2012 AWIHL Champions
The Melbourne Ice Women’s Team was declared the AWIHL 2012 League Champions after
taking out the second place Adelaide Adrenaline with a score of 3–2 in the AWIHL’s 2012 final
play-off game. Brisbane Goannas finished third over the Sydney North Star Sirens.
Awards:
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2012 League Champions “West Lakes Trophy” – MELBOURNE ICE
2012 “Joan McKowen Memorial Trophy” Champions - MELBOURNE ICE
Highest Point Scorer - Andrea Steranko, Adelaide Adrenaline
Best Goaltender - Courtney Rea, Melbourne Ice
Best Defenseman - Sari Lehmann, Adelaide Adrenaline
Best Forward - Andrea Steranko, Adelaide Adrenaline
Best Young Rookie “Nellie Gee Award” - Kate Tihema, Adelaide Adrenaline
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Australian Junior Ice Hockey League (AJIHL) – 2012 OiHAN Cup Champions
Sydney Maple Leafs – 2012 AJIHL Champions
The 2012 league is comprised of four teams:
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Sydney Maple Leafs
Sydney Lightning
Melbourne Redwings
Melbourne Blackhawks
Standings:
Finals (best of three):
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National Team Program
Ice Hockey Australia’s 2012 National Teams competed in five World Championship categories:
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Senior Men ~ Division I Group B ~ Krynica, Poland ~ Relegation to Division II Group A
Senior Women ~ Division II Group A ~ Maribor, Slovenia ~ Bronze Medal
Junior Under 20 ~ Division II Group B ~ Tallinn, Estonia ~ 5th Place
Youth Under 18 ~ Division II Group B ~ Novi Sad, Serbia ~ 5th Place
Men’s Inline ~ Division I ~ Ingolstadt, Germany ~ Placed 5th out of 8 teams.
Although Australia has a small member base as compared to other countries in their divisions
and the issue with travel costs, the teams are doing exceptionally well. This is despite
Australian players having limited ice time and competition since September and having to
compete against “game fit” Northern Hemisphere teams who have just completed their season.
The team’s success has attracted interest from the wider international ice hockey community
and the International Ice Hockey Federation in regards to Ice Hockey Australia’s development
programs and its Member State Associations are employing to develop players to sustain, as a
minimum, Division II ranking for all national teams.
2012 National Senior Men’s Team
The team held their pre-championship training camp in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The World
Championship participating teams were from: Australia, Korea, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland & Romania
Scores for Team Australia’s games were:
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Game
Game
Game
Game
Game
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
08
06
03
05
05
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–
–
–
04
02
02
03
03
Korea over Australia
Netherlands over Australia
Lithuania over Australia
Poland over Australia
Romania over Australia
Final Ranking:
Korea is promoted to the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division I Group A
Australia is relegated to the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division II Group A
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2012 National Women’s Team
The team held their pre-championship training camp at the Australian Sports Commission’s
European Training Centre in Varese, Italy.
The World Championship participating teams were from: Australia, Croatia, DPR Korea,
Hungary, New Zealand & Slovenia
Scores for Team Australia’s games were:
Game
Game
Game
Game
Game
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
03
03
07
01
07
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–
–
–
–
00
00
02
00
00
Hungary over Australia
Australia over Croatia
Australia over New Zealand
Australia over Slovenia
DPR Korea over Australia
Final Ranking:
DPR Korea is promoted to the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey Womens Championship Div. IB
Croatia is relegated to the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey Womens Championship Div. IIB
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2012 National U20 Junior Team
The team’s players were selected from eligible players who were still of age from the 2011
team, graduating national youth team players, and those players who participated in the
National Brown Championship and the Australian Ice Hockey League.
The team held their pre-championship training camp in Tikkurila, Finland.
The World Championship participating teams were from: Australia, Belgium, Estonia, Mexico,
Romania & Serbia
Scores for Team Australia’s games were:
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Game
Game
Game
Game
Game
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
04
11
12
08
04
–
–
–
–
–
02
01
01
04
01
Serbia over Australia
Romania over Australia
Estonia over Australia
Belgium over Australia
Australia over Mexico
Final Ranking:
Romania promoted to the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship Division II Group A
Mexico relegated to the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship Division III
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2012 National U18 Youth Team
The team selection took place from evaluations of eligible remaining 2011 NYT players and
players who participated at the 2011 National Tange Championship and selection camps held
in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.
Final selections and testing took place at IHA’s January 2012 National Midget Development
Camp in Newcastle, NSW.
The team also held their pre-championship training camp in Tikkurila, Finland.
The World Championship participating teams were from: Australia, China, Estonia, Iceland,
Serbia & Spain
Scores for Team Australia’s games were:
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Game
Game
Game
Game
Game
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
07
05
02
02
06
–
–
–
–
–
04
00
01
00
01
Estonia over Australia
Iceland over Australia
Spain over Australia
Australia over China
Serbia over Australia
Final Ranking:
Estonia is promoted to the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship Division II Group A
China is relegated to the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship Division III Group A
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2012 National Inline Senior Team
What is reported to be the top Inline Championship in the world, Australia held their own at
the 2012 World Division I Championships in Ingolstadt, Germany.
Two groups of four teams each played each other within their group in the preliminary round
for ranking. The teams then crossed over to play teams in the other group to determine the
The teams and groups were:
 Group C: Australia, Bulgaria, Croatia & Slovakia
 Group D: Austria, Hungary, Japan & New Zealand
Australia’s scores in the preliminary round against the Group C Teams:
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Game 1:
Game 2:
Game 3:
05 – 04
09 – 01
14 – 04
Croatia over Australia
Australia over Bulgaria
Slovakia over Australia
Australia’s scores in the play-off round against Group D teams:
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Game 4:
07 – 02
Austria over Australia
Australia’s scores in the semi-finals:
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Game 5:
14 – 04
Australia over Bulgaria
(Australia to play winner of Japan & New Zealand for 05th or 6th place)
Australia’s Finals Game score:
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Game 6:
07 – 03
Australia over Japan (Australia places 5th for the championship.)
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OLD-TIMERS (OiHAN) TOURNAMENTS (Inception 1993)
With the increased interest from current and former players wanting to continue their
participation in the sport, the Old-timers Ice Hockey Australia Network (OiHAN) Board
commenced consideration in April 1992 to be a recognised member organisation of the
Australian Ice Hockey Federation (AIHF) which now trades under the name of “Ice Hockey
Australia (IHA)”. Discussions took place with the AIHF Board leading to OiHAN becoming a
Certified Incorporated Association on the 20th April 1993.
In December 1993, OiHAN joined the Federation whereby those OiHAN participating players
who were not already a registered Federation member would register and pay the agreed
annual membership fee. It was further agreed OiHAN would coordinate all aspects of oldtimers ice hockey in Australia and would adopt the same playing rules in their tournaments
same as for all the other Federation’s national championships.
With the ever increasing number of players and teams entering the OiHAN program, in 2008
OiHAN strengthened their membership alliance with the Federation by ensuring all players and
team participating in their tournaments were registered and eligible to participate. The alliance
was further progressed in 2012 when OiHAN became an acknowledged voting member
organisation.
OiHAN conducts three distinct tournaments over the course of the playing season – Two
Regional Masters one of which is the “Adelaide Olympiad” consisting of 12 teams playing in
excess of 20 some games over a three day weekend. The Olympiad is held every second year
in October. One National “Masters” Tournament is held annually during the Queen’s Birthday
Weekend in June.
Victoria Niteowls - OiHAN June 2012 35+ Masters Champions
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National Tribunal & Disciplinary Program
Ice Hockey Australia’s Tribunal & Disciplinary Committee is charged with the responsibility to
deal with cases covering a wide range of incidents and offences, including but not limited to:
 Infringement of WADA and ASADA Doping Regulations;
 Violation of Ice Hockey Australia and International Ice Hockey Federation Eligibility Rules;
 Violation of any conditions laid down by any world championship host country in which a
national team is a participant;
 Violation of playing rules at national championships, leagues and international competitions;
 Violation of terms and conditions for national team selection at all levels, including, but not
limited to, Ice Hockey Australia’s Codes of Behavior and Ethics;
 Player suspensions and appeals;
 Any other infringements of Ice Hockey Australia’s Sport Constitution, Regulations & Policies;
and
 Provide support to IHA Member State Association Tribunal & Disciplinary Committees.
Most cases are dealt with by telephone or email, except in cases where it is obligatory to
convene a formal investigation and/or tribunal.
Legal
Johnston Withers, an Adelaide Law Firm, continues to provide legal advice and services to Ice
Hockey Australia, including assisting with annual reviews of IHA’s regulations, policies and
various contracts.
National Insurance Program
Ice Hockey Australia’s current insurer is Sportscover Australia Pty Ltd who carries Ice Hockey
Australia’s policy with Lloyds of London insurers, through the brokerage of D.H.B and
Associates Pty Ltd Sport Insurance Division. Coverage to Ice Hockey Australia includes:
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Sports Injury Insurance Policy;
Sports Public and Product Liability Policy;
Sports Professional Indemnity Policy; and
Director’s & Officer’s Liability Policy.
Travel insurance for Ice Hockey Australia members to attend world championships and other
international events (seminars, meetings, conferences, etc.) is purchased through Ice Hockey
Australia’s National Insurance Scheme.
Constitution, Sport Regulations & Policies
Each year, Ice Hockey Australia’s Review Committee conducts a review of Ice Hockey
Australia’s Constitution, Sport Regulations and Policies to ensure documents are kept abreast
with the changes that may take place from season-to-season. This continuous review has now
produced documents which accurately reflect the regulations and policies governing the sport,
including the playing rules for sanctioned competitions. This has resulted in fewer and fewer
changes from year-to-year. Many of the policies also require a review by IHA’s Legal
Committee to ensure the documents are not in conflict with Federal and State Legislation.
The associated documents are:
1. Constitution & Sports Regulations;
2. Competition Tribunal & Suspension Regulations;
3. Member Protection Policy;
4. Anti-Doping Policy;
5. Anti-Racism Policy;
6. Crisis Management Policy;
7. Risk Management Policy;
8. Social Media Policy; and
9. Match Fixing Policy.
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