Ipswich Hockey have a very proud history of Masters Hockey. They have a strong base that has promoted the competition with social aspect of the game. Ipswich Hockey are like a lot of centres, depending on players that nominate in a given year to the strength of their teams. They are proud of loyal supporters and have a group of supporters that come along each year. Some of these supporters are ex-players, others are hockey stalwarts such as Shirley and Stan Fullelove, Margaret Culley, Dotti, Linda Petersen and Heather and Phillip Scott.

Mothers, Daughters, Sisters And Daughter In Laws

There are many mother and daughters playing, coaching, manager duties, selectors, committee members and supports.

Heather Scott has played with her 2 daughters Darnelle McDermott and Mel Gibbards and daughter in law Tania Scott. It was Ipswich Hockey’s loss when Mel moved north to Rockhampton but the ladies love catching up with Mel at Masters.

Janette Howells and Amanda Hill have held many positions, players, selectors, managers and committee members.

Karen and Kylie Harden are similar playing, coaching, selectors and on the committee. Other mother and daughter players include Kathy Anderson and her daughter Cheryl Goodwin, Terrie Sallaway her daughter Sandie, Faye Gillow and Jane Gosecth.

June Nicholl’s and her daughter Vanessa Kissane have been playing Masters together for a few years. Her daughter in law Amy Nicholls wants June to continue to play for another year so that they too can play Masters Hockey together. June is sure she can speak for all the mums in that they love playing Masters with their daughters.

Heather Scott, Kathy Anderson and June Nicholls have all represented Qld several times during their hockey career. Amy Nicholls has also represented Qld and the U18 Australian team.

Masters is a family affair in Ipswich and can’t go past the Petersens with mum Linda still supporting her daughters Lisa, Cristle and Kirsty daughters in law Terresa, Jorge Joey and Leah.

Ipswich ladies are a supportive group when at Masters as teams may have sisters, daughters or mothers playing in one of the three teams they usually send to the Qld Women’s Masters State Championships. They feel lucky to have such strong family ties in their hockey family. These ladies are all looking forward to catching up with everyone in Townsville.