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HNZ-Association News 05/10

  Hockey New Zealand   AN UPDATE FOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATIONS   This weeks’ Association Newsletter includes information around the National Partnership agreement survey, community coaching hub resources and much more.    Please make sure to let matthew.williams@hockeynz.co.nz if anyone from your Association is not receiving our fortnightly Association News Correspondence.

    NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT SURVEY   Hockey New Zealand is working towards a new approach to replace the current affiliation model with the objective of implementing a formal partnership approach between Associations and HNZ, that aligns our collective effort towards our sports strategic priorities.   Association input into this project is key and therefore it would be appreciated if you are able to participate in this survey that will help start to shape the future of the National Partnership Agreement. We are looking for several perspectives within Associations and with this in mind, please feel free to share the survey with staff and Board members.   All responses are anonymous.   If you have any queries or problems accessing the survey, please contact Rachel (Rachel.minton-smith@hockeynz.co.nz)     CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE SURVEY

COMMUNITY COACHING RESOURCE HUB UPDATE   Since launching in June 2020, the Coaching Hub has received a positive response from the hockey community. A key to this has been the quality of resources developed in collaboration with our community coaching leaders.
Hockey NZ would like to seek Associations feedback and input on the following Video Resource Development Community Coaching Leader Profiles Support of on-going content     CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION  
SMALL STICKS CONTENT CAPTURE SUPPORT NEEDED   As part of growing hockey throughout the country, Hockey NZ would love to document some great imagery and stories of ‘Small Sticks’ delivery in your communities. If you have any amazing stories to share and would like support in getting these filmed or written please contact Hockey New Zealand’s Media and Communication Manager Matthew Williams on matthew.williams@hockeynz.co.nz or 022 063 5705.

For capturing Small Sticks content, you have two options. You can contact Hockey New Zealand’s Media Manager to find out if he can get to your sessions (there are some restrictions with this option due to current travel issues and costs). The second option is for you to capture the content yourselves. We have put together the attached tips and guidelines to assist with this.
We would like to receive imagery that shows off the heart and soul of the Small Sticks programme. This is looking at our Junior competition but also importantly the in-schools delivery. When capturing content please consider imagery that portrays enjoyment, comradery, having a go – all elements that capture the essence of this program and will entice more people to get involved.     CLICK HERE FOR THE GUIDELINES AND FURTHER INFORMATION  
COMMUNITY HOCKEY LEADERS CATCH UP   During the various levels of lockdown in NZ’s response to the COVID pandemic, the community hockey leaders, (CHM’s, RDM’s, RDO’s) have been meeting fortnightly in order to stay informed, connected and to support each other through a time of uncertainty. This was a variation on the original meeting schedule, which was once a month. Recently, we have been discussing the purpose and frequency of the Community Hockey Leaders Catch Up.     CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AROUND HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE CATCH UP  
MICROSOFT TEAMS FOR ASSOCIATION LEADERS   Following from the 9th September Association Leaders meeting and discussions around the Tū Manawa fund, we have endeavoured to make several spaces on the Association Leaders Team on Microsoft Teams to allow Associations to share resources, files, templates and also to facilitate discussion threads and collaboration.     CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION TO ACCESS  
RDP & CHM VARIANCE LETTERS   Due to COVID-19, both the Regional Development Programme and Community Hockey Manager funding was significantly impacted, due to disruptions to funding streams, in particular gaming trust funding. As a result, HNZ was only able to commit to paying Instalment one of RDP and January-March instalments of CHM.
To reflect this variance and for your (and HNZ’s) records, we issued variance letters on the 6th August outlining these changes to all Associations receiving these funds. For audit purposes at both ends, we asked Associations to reply via return email confirming receipt. So far we have only received eleven responses, so we would ask you to check you have received the email and if you have not already, reply to Rachel via email (rachel.minton-smith@hockeynz) at your earliest convenience, that would be much appreciated.  
HOCKEY NEW ZEALAND AWARDS   In April, we were scheduled to host the annual Hockey New Zealand Awards Dinner, but as you all know Covid-19 hit and put a stop to hosting events. Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten the awards and we most definitely haven’t forgotten those who need and should be recognised for their work in 2019. We have started to release the winners of the awards and will be continuing to do so over the next week. Please see below the winners announced so far.    Administrator of the Year – Fabian Amor (Nelson) Volunteer of the Year – Nathan Ryba (Manawatu) Club of the Year – Waikirikiri (Canterbury)  
INSPIRATIONAL FORMER INTERNATIONAL MARGARET HIHA PASSES AWAY   It is with great sadness that we learned that former New Zealand Hockey Player Margaret Hiha has passed away. Hiha represented New Zealand internationally and served as a coach, selector and administrator. She initiated the first National Maori Hockey Tournament in 1992. Our thoughts go out to her family.     CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY  
TAURANGA HOCKEY CENTENARY   Tauranga Hockey celebrates 100 years as an association in 2020. There were smaller hockey clubs that existed even earlier than 1920 so the weekend will celebrate all of our shared histories. An organising committee has been working hard to ensure a weekend full of activities and events. Click here for general information.
Registration, Mix & Mingle, 5 – 10 pm Friday 16 October, Tauranga Hockey Centre Pavilion Opening Ceremony of the Third Turf – 10 am, Saturday 17 October Games Schedule – 10.20am – 3pm, Saturday 17 October Centenary Dinner – 6.30 pm, Saturday 17 October
For details on all of the above go to our website Click here To register: Click here
Travelling from out of town? Click here to look at some accommodation options. If you think of any past players/umpires/coaches etc who could be interested please pass along the information.  
10 GOLDEN RULES FOR BEING AN AWESOME SPORT PARENT   Be Sportive is a campaign aimed at helping sports parents create a better environment for our young athletes.    Sadly, we’re too well aware of the extremes of poor parent behaviour in our youth sports environment. From those crazed sideline bullies, and those who live vicariously through their kids to the extent they even attach their own self-esteem to how their kids perform.   While hopefully, this movement can curb that extreme poor behaviour, BeSportive.Kiwi is for the vast majority of sports parents and coaches who just need some helpful advice (with a bit of ‘corrective behaviour’ along the way!) to better navigate our young athletes through their rollercoaster youth sports journey – and foster a lifetime love of playing sport.   Could we please encourage you to share this campaign with your communities.      CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CAMPAIGN AND VIDEO   SIX MORE PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY THE HOCKEY FOUNDATION   Emily Gaddum the Hockey Foundations Executive Officer says “Although it has been a challenging year for all the associations it has been great to be able to offer our support as they continue their hockey seasons with some great programmes and projects going on around New Zealand.
I have really enjoyed working alongside the associations and seeing them all look at ways to keep hockey strong and vibrant in their communities after a challenging season.     CLICK HERE FOR THE PROJECT DETAILS   FOLLOW US ON LINKEDIN   Keep up with the latest insights, business information and organisational developments from Hockey New Zealand, by following us on LinkedIn. Read our latest news, articles, white papers and opinion pieces, view video’s, presentations and other content on how we grow and develop the game, both on and off the turf.     CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR LINKEDIN PAGE   HOCKEY NEW ZEALAND GALLERIES   Please let your community know that we are starting to put a lot of the 2020 Community Hockey images on our website now. These can be downloaded by any of the participants for non-commercial use.      CLICK HERE FOR THE GALLERIES   Upcoming Key Dates   Community Events Upper North Island Secondary Schools Festival – 7 – 9 OCT NZ Maori Hockey Tournament – 23 – 26 OCT   High Performance Premier Hockey League – NOV TBC   Current Situations Vacant   VACANCIES     Hockey New Zealand 
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