What is the role of the HQWMC?


Hockey Queensland Womens Masters Committee

Hockey Queensland Women’s Masters Committee (HQWMC) operates under a Terms of Reference endorsed by the Board of Hockey Queensland (HQ).


The Purpose Of The Committee

HQ Women’s Masters Committee (HQWMC) will assist Hockey Queensland (HQ) to develop and oversee programs and events to ensure high levels of competition, participation and officiating in Women’s Masters hockey across Queensland.


Key Activities

  1. Oversight of the State Women’s Masters Championships
  2. Oversight of the HQ Contingent attending the National Women’s Masters Championships
  3. Contribute to HQ strategic planning and policy
  4. Continually build the Women’s Masters (WM) network state-wide through communication with Member Association’s WM Delegates
  5. Promote WM opportunities, activities and successes through all available avenues including maintaining the WM Website and Facebook and contributions to HQ newsletter, The Dribble.

The committee is made up of a chair and members who are each responsible for one or more a portfolio. Recruitment and selection to the committee by HQ is through expressions of interest which detail skills and experience. Typical expressions of interest might cover achievements and experiences in areas such as leadership, administrative ability, interpersonal skills, communication, event organisation, computer literacy, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.

Regional representation is given some consideration, though it is not a first order imperative. It is a skill based, “fit for purpose” management and operating committee. Knowing seven (7) ways to defend a penalty corner or being able to unerringly tomahawk into the top corner of the goal box are not core competencies for this committee. Appointments are for either one or two years.


Expectations And Time Commitment

The time commitment and work load for committee members varies from significant to substantial. A few portfolio areas require several hours work for the majority of weeks each year. Some of the portfolios require point in time contribution, while other portfolios require short bursts of intense activity. Details of the 2024 committee members and their areas of responsibility are given below.


2023 Committee Members’ Roles And Portfolios

Chair – Belle Davis
chair@qldwomensmastershockey.com.au

  • Liaison with HQ & Assoc WM Delegates
  • Policy Oversight including Charter, TOR, WM Policy, Role Descriptions & Reporting
  • Oversight HQ Champs & HA Champs
  • Liaison with HAMC as HA Delegate
  • Management of HQWM Database
  • Member HQWM Ratifying Panel

Events and Promotions – Kathy Anderson
events@qldwomensmastershockey.com.au

  • HQWM Outdoor Champs & Indoor Challenge
  • Pre-event contact re hosting agreement (including meetings & trials)
  • Information for HQ event programs
  • Manage State Champs Opening and Closing Ceremony and Presentations
  • State Champs Event Activities
  • Consumer Feedback
  • Engagement with Associations in promoting WM Hockey

Secretary – Deb Creighton
secretary@qldwomensmastershockey.com.au

  • Meeting management – minutes, agenda
  • Budget
  • Communication with Hockey Aus, HQ, delegates
  • Draft Appointment & Selection letter (discuss with HQ)
  • Notification of Outcomes of Exemptions
  • Prepare information for player nomination process

State Teams – Sue Howard
stateteams@qldwomensmastershockey.com.au

  • Preparation of Nominations Lists for Selectors
  • Update and distribute HQWM Team lists
  • Provide HQ with updated contact lists for HQ website
  • Complete Attachment E for HA & HQ
  • Manage clearances to other State MAs

Performance – Linda Hunter
performance@qldwomensmastershockey.com.au

  • Coaching Coordinator
  • Development of Coaches
  • Recruitment of Coaches
  • Management of Player withdrawal process
  • Shirt Number Allocation
  • Member HQWM Ratifying

Social Media – Kathy Rogers
socialmedia@qldwomensmastershockey.com.au

  • Contributions to HQ Dribble
  • Social Media Management
  • Assist Webmaster

Celebrations – Myra Reilly
data@qldwomensmastershockey.com.au

  • Direct HQWM 40th Anniversary
  • HQWM Representative Awards
  • HQWM Association Awards
  • Welfare

Logistics – Karin Walduck
logistics@qldwomensmastershockey.com.au

  • Contingent Leader
  • Development and Recruitment of Managers
  • State Player Levy
  • Uniforms
  • Accommodation and Travel
  • Member HQWM Ratifying Panel
  • Manage Meet and Greet Event
  • Indoor Uniform Register

Webmaster – Megan Ward
webmaster@qldwomensmastershockey.com.au

  • HQWM Webpage & Facebook
  • Player Survey Manager
  • Member HQWM Appointment & Ratifying Panels
  • Photography