ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Hockey Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands throughout Australia, on which we live, work and play hockey.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Artwork by Jodie Herden (Gomeroi)
OUR VALUES
To grow hockey in Australia by leading, promoting, and nurturing the sport.
Hockey is a sport built on inclusion, excellence, and the strength of community. We are committed to creating a welcoming, family-friendly environment where everyone — players, coaches, officials, staff, volunteers, and fans — feel valued, respected, safe, and empowered to thrive.
Our approach is grounded in a deep sense of community and the shared joy that hockey brings. We believe that fostering a supportive, safe and united culture is essential to the continued growth and success of the game.
Leadership and integrity guide everything we do. Our values are not just words — they shape how our directors, staff, volunteers, and athletes interact, make decisions, and collaborate. We lead by example, with honesty, courage, and respect for diverse perspectives.
Living our values means embracing honest conversations, challenging assumptions, and holding ourselves and each other to the highest standards.
We pursue excellence as one team. Through mutual trust and shared responsibility, we challenge each other to grow and celebrate each other’s successes, while creating a culture where everyone can lead, contribute, and belong.
PRESIDENT REPORT
In 2024, Hockey Australia experienced a year of mixed outcomes — marked by significant strides in key strategic areas, including growing participation, securing a major partnership, and strengthening player pathways. However, these achievements were balanced by the disappointment of the Paris 2024 Olympic results. It is these contrasting results that inspire determination with Hockey Australia's future.
Throughout the year, Hockey Australia saw strong growth in the rebranded Hookin2Hockey national participation program for children aged 5–12. It delivered impressive results, with a 16% increase in registered players aged 12 and under. Additionally, the number of official Hookin2Hockey Club providers grew to 220, up from just 90 in 2023.
A sincere thank you and congratulations go to the many volunteers whose dedication made the 2024 National Championships possible. The size and scale of the National Championships suite is significant with events spanning men’s and women’s Masters, Indoors, Country, Under 21s, Under 18s, Under 16s and Under 14s. The Board was enthused with the stronger partnership development with the Masters Committee and is committed to further advancing opportunities for hockey with this partnership advancement. The hockey community also witnessed an enhanced connection with indoor hockey, with a bold new partnership journey taking shape.
In response, Hockey Australia acted swiftly post-Olympics, initiating bold steps to rebuild its high-performance service, as part of its strong partnership with the Australian Sport Commission’s Win Well 2030+ strategic journey. Increased partnership funding enabled a reshaping of the high-performance staff and a deeper and younger talent tracking across varying age groups, along with more international competition for the newly announced squads.
Following the signing of the umbrella agreement for the development of the Hockey Australia High Performance Centre of Excellence in December 2023, progress was made this year with a lease agreement signed, and development application submitted. The $135 million facility upgrade on the current site at Curtin University is supported by the WA Government and will feature four international standard hockey pitches, a specialist training facility, an indoor hockey centre and a 10,000–person major stadium equipped with modern broadcasting capabilities.
ROSS SUDANO PRESIDENT, HOCKEY AUSTRALIA
Hockey Australia’s high-performance unit saw both progress and areas for improvement. In April, with thanks to the ongoing support from the WA Government, Hockey Australia staged the inaugural Perth International Festival of Hockey — bringing fans closer to the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras as they faced top international teams on home soil in preparation for the Olympics. The festival, aligned to Hockey Australia’s Strategic Plan, created opportunities to engage with the hockey community, increase hockey’s visibility and celebrate the game’s heroes ahead of their representation on the world stage at the Olympics. In June, on the eve of the Paris Olympics, the national men’s hockey team, the Kookaburras, were crowned the 2023/2024 FIH Pro League Champions, securing an early qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Despite extensive preparation and determination, hockey’s Paris Olympic medal hopes were dashed. Hockey Australia also experienced an unsatisfactory integrity issue at these Games, and with integrity a key part of the organisational values, this activity added to the disappointment.
Hockey Australia is also proud of its continued relationship with State and Territory Member Associations, growth in social engagement and followers, progress in diversity, equity and inclusion numbers and new developments in sustainability efforts. The Board was pleased with the company’s 2024 governance standards score of 3.57/4.0, positioning Hockey Australia ahead of the national average for similar National Sporting Organisations (NSOs). While most areas received strong ratings, the Board identified opportunities for improvement, particularly in Stakeholder Engagement Planning, and has scheduled actions for improvement over the next 12 months.
Reaffirming ‘the year of contrasts’, Hockey Australia faced financial ups and downs. While some partnerships continued to strengthen, including with the Australian Sports Commission, associated Government funding partners, and sponsors such as Kookaburra Sport, TFE Hotels (Adina) and APM, the organisation recorded a loss in 2024. This is a challenge the Board is focused on and committed to addressing.
A small operating surplus is planned within the budget for the 2025 financial year and further revenue growth initiatives are in development.
The Board of Hockey Australia is a volunteer Board and, as such, once again there is much empathy and gratitude for the thousands of volunteers contributing to support all others who participate in this sport — Hockey Australia truly appreciates this commitment to growing hockey nationwide. Hockey Australia also extends its gratitude to the State and Territory Presidents and Board members across the country, there is much appreciation of the ongoing collaboration, in particular through committing to Hockey’s Whole-of-Sport Strategic Plan and the partnership through the growing Hockey One League. These strong partnerships will be instrumental in achieving further growth across the sport and ensuring a lasting positive impact for communities across the country.
Looking forward, an eye on alternative hockey formats, diversification and partnerships is taking place, with much concentration from the Board and stakeholders, whilst maintaining resolve with improvements in current services from participation to high performance. In addition, Hockey Australia will continue to build its culture based on even higher governance standards, the upholding of the values of leadership, integrity, excellence, inclusion and community, and the commitment to the Sport Integrity Australia framework. In the forthcoming year, the Board is elevating role clarity, enabling CEO David Pryles to run the business, whilst giving space for the Board to drive a unique and advantageous strategic direction to truly challenge Hockey Australia’s impact within society — with much determination, creativity and excitement.
ROSS SUDANO PRESIDENT HOCKEY AUSTRALIA
CEO REPORT
At the start of the year, Hockey Australia strengthened its commitment to protecting the hockey community when it adopted and rolled out the Sport Integrity Australia National Integrity Framework.
The framework addresses five key integrity-related policies, including member protection, safeguarding children, and competition manipulation, further improving how complaints and concerns within our community are managed. Ongoing protection of everyone in our hockey community remains a major priority.
Following the rebrand and relaunch of Hookin2Hockey, Hockey Australia’s national junior program for 5–12-yearolds, in 2023, we saw immense growth nationwide. There are now 220 official Hookin2Hockey provider Clubs across Australia, up from 99 clubs in 2023. As a result, we saw a 16% increase in hockey participants under 12 years of age. Launching the new Hookin2Hockey Schools program in November is also a very positive step, providing even more opportunities for young people to get involved in our game.
As a key part of our vision to connect every person in Australia to hockey, in 2024, we also reinvigorated the Hockey Australia Foundation with a brand-new logo adapted from our RAP artwork and increased activity in regional and remote areas of Australia. The Hockey Australia Foundation utilises Hookin2Hockey as a vehicle to ensure children in communities such as Alice Springs, Orange, Townsville and Fitzroy Crossing.
DAVID PRYLES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HOCKEY AUSTRALIA
Continuing further on the hockey pathway, I was pleased to see the successful rollout of yet another National Championships suite of events in locations across Australia. National Championships connect players from Hookin2Hockey to Clubs all the way through from Under 14s, 16s, 18s and 21s, Country, Indoors and Masters, ensuring everyone no matter what their age or background has the chance to get involved and stay involved with hockey. Many of these events wouldn’t be able to go ahead without our events team, the dedication of officials and volunteers, and the ongoing support from Governments and Councils across Australia.
Speaking of support, we were very pleased to establish a new major partnership with Kookaburra Sports. For those who aren’t aware, Kookaburra Sports are the reason why the men’s national team became known as the Kookaburras 30 years ago. Kookaburra Sports’ range of hockey equipment is provided in the Hookin2Hockey packs available for all those children who sign up for a program across Australia.
The Hockey One League also received a major boost, securing Liberty Finance as the naming rights partner for season four. The announcement preceded a recordbreaking season for the League, which saw many Australian development players named in the national squads, while also attracting some of the best international names in the sport.
From a High-Performance perspective, we started the year on a high, hosting the inaugural Perth International Festival of Hockey at our home of high-performance hockey. I was very pleased to see big crowds enjoy what was an exciting spectacle on and off the field as our Hockeyroos and Kookaburras took on some of the world’s best hockey nations. A big thanks to the WA Government and our partners for their support with the event, as the last chance for Australian fans to see their hockey heroes play on home soil before the Olympics.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games was the year’s major focus. Both teams were determined to podium in Paris, and they arrived well-prepared and dedicated to the campaign. The Kookaburras arrived having been freshly crowned FIH Pro League champions for the first time since they won the inaugural season in 2019. While the Hockeyroos finished the year positioned in the top five nations in the world.
I know I reflect the sentiment of the entire hockey community when I say quarterfinal exits were disappointing for both teams. But with great leaders in both teams, a selection of fresh new talent, and the confidence that the Australian Sports Commission has shown in our What it Takes to Win and LA 2028 strategy, I am confident we can turn this around.
The strong culture that Katrina Powell has built within the Hockeyroos and the fresh approach that new Kookaburras Coach, Mark Hager, will bring will also set us in good stead on the road to the upcoming Olympics in both LA in 2028 and Brisbane in 2032.
You only have to look at the quality of our alumni and their achievements, plus the success of our men’s and women’s teams over the years, which together with our ongoing growth, makes me confident going into the next Olympic cycle. Hockey has always been strong in this country and we are dedicated to future proofing that.
The next few years are full of opportunity with the FIH Pro League returning to Australian shores for the first time in two years in February, high-performance hockey also returning to the Northern Territory with the Oceania Cup in September and the upcoming Junior and Senior Hockey World Cups. Next year, we are also looking forward to seeing the first steps in the development of our new HighPerformance Centre of Excellence in Perth take place, thanks to the support of the WA Government. The Centre will be one of the southern hemisphere’s most impressive hockey venues, providing not only a high-quality and exciting space for on-field performance, but a space to ensure support for athlete development and wellbeing too.
I would like to thank the entire hockey community — players, coaches, umpires, officials, volunteers and fans — for continuing to make our sport what it is. Without your dedication, the sport of hockey in Australia wouldn’t be as strong as it is. There is a lot of optimism for what lies ahead for the sport in this country and I look forward to continual growth in 2025.
DAVID PRYLES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HOCKEY AUSTRALIA
MESSAGE FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION
It was an honour to be in Paris for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics and see the incredible performances of our Australian athletes and teams which have left long lasting memories in the hearts of all Australians.
While not every sport the Australian Sports Commission supports was on show in Paris, I know the joy and pride that sport can bring us all, and the opportunities it provides.
As we look towards a home Games in Brisbane in 2032, my vision is for sport to be safe, fair, accessible and inclusive for everyone, with every athlete supported to reach their full potential.
We want to bring out the best in everyone involved in sport because that’s how we will become the world’s best — by working together and bound by a common purpose.
We encourage and help Australians of all backgrounds, ages and abilities to get involved in sport and we advocate for sport and the positive influence it has on the nation.
Our grant programs support athletes, coaches, officials and organisations, while our Sporting Schools program is helping more children access free and fun sporting activities than ever before. More than 9,200 schools are registered with the program and our goal is to reach 32 million participants by Brisbane 2032.
Our high performance sport system is more united than ever through Australia’s High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy and our shared commitment to Win Well. It was wonderful to see the Win Well ethos alive in Paris and as we approach the end of Horizon 1, see the country’s peak Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth
Games sporting organisations come together to deliver the best outcomes for our athletes, our sports and for all of Australia.
Likewise, work continues to help Australians to Play Well with stakeholders coming together to discuss how to put the nation’s first codesigned Sport Participation Strategy into action with workshops held across the country.
We are proud that our Australian Institute of Sport Campus has been the home of sport in Australia for over 42 years and a $249.7 million investment from the Australian Government to upgrade our high performance facilities will ensure we continue to be world-leading.
I know success will be greatest when every part of the system is able to perform their role at their best, and I look forward to leading the ASC, including in its work towards ensuring there is a lasting legacy for all Australian sports and the community from this green and gold decade — when the eyes of the world will be on Australian athletes, Australian sport and Australian venues.
KATE JENKINS AO CHAIR, AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION
MESSAGE FROM THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
Congratulations to Hockey Australia on the achievements of the Kookaburras, Hockeyroos and wider hockey community throughout 2024.
Thirty-five athletes competed for the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos at the Paris 2024 Games, ranging from Eddie Ockenden making history as Australia’s first-ever five-time Olympian to 13 debutants who joined the very small group of Australian Olympians. While the ultimate results did not reflect the aspirations of the teams, the players, coaches and support staff can all be rightly proud in the incredible work they put in over this Olympic campaign to represent Australia.
While there were many highs throughout the year, I would like to particularly acknowledge Eddie Ockenden on his selection to lead the Team as our Opening Ceremony Flag Bearer. Eddie’s selection was testament to his years of excellence both on and off the pitch and his ability to bring people together as a leader throughout his Olympic career.
MATT CARROLL AM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
The hockey community contributed to the Olympic movement throughout 2024 in a range of ways. Andrew Charter was re-elected to the AOC’s Athletes’ Commission, where he will continue to contribute the athletes’ voice of advice to the AOC Executive.
Ten hockey athletes delivered Olympics Unleashed presentations to thousands of students around the country. Past and present Kookaburras and Hockeyroos shared their Olympic journey with more than 7,000 students from over 70 schools across four states and territories, inspiring students to chase their own dreams.
Four Indigenous hockey coaches also graduated from the Australian Olympic Indigenous Coaching Scholarship program. They delivered coaching clinics to 500 students in Alice Springs as well as passing on their coaching skills to 11 local coaches.
I’d like to acknowledge the effort of CEO David Pryles, President Ross Sudano, Head Coaches Colin Batch and Katrina Powell and the entire Hockey Australia team for your contribution to the Olympic Movement in Australia across the Paris 2024 quad.
The Australian Olympic Committee extends its deepest appreciation to Hockey Australia for its commitment to developing world-class athletes and providing pathways for them to reach their Olympic dreams. The foundation laid by the coaches, support staff, and administrators ensures the continued strength of Australian hockey on the international stage. As we begin the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic quad, the AOC looks forward to working closely with Hockey Australia to continue Australia’s great legacy of hockey excellence.
MESSAGE FROM COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA
For Australia’s athletes, the Commonwealth Games are at the heart of the performance pathway.
One of five pinnacle events identified on the HP 2032+ Sport Strategy, the Games often provide a launch pad for continued success on the global stage.
Insights commissioned by Commonwealth Games Australia highlight that 46% of Australia’s athletes make their international debut at the Commonwealth Games, with 54% of these athletes going on to become Commonwealth Games medallists.
A medal win at the Commonwealth Games is also a strong indicator of future success.
51% of medallists go on to win medals at their next global competition and 42% of Olympic medallists enjoy initial podium success at the Commonwealth Games.
Commonwealth Games Australia remains committed to providing athletes with the chance to compete and succeed at the Commonwealth Games, and we’re proud to partner with Hockey Australia.
HIGH PERFORMANCE
The Perth International Festival of Hockey
The Kookaburras rewarded strong home crowds at the Perth International Festival of Hockey with a clean series sweep over eventual Paris Olympic bronze medallists, India. The home side won all five test matches against the world number five visitors at hockey’s high-performance home of Perth.
The Australian side opened their campaign with a 5–1 victory on a special night for their newly named captain, Aran Zalewski. The Margaret River raised Aran Zalewski attracted busloads of fans from South West WA as he celebrated his 250th match for Australia, while his counterpart in goals, Andrew Charter walked on as Australia’s most-capped goalkeeper ever.
In the second and fourth Test match wins over India, Matt Dawson celebrated 200 internationals for Australia, before Perth hero, Tom Wickham brought up 100 caps.
The Hockeyroos finished second in their Tri-Series against China and Japan in Perth, in what was vital preparation for the Paris Olympic Games in July. Head Coach Katrina Powell continued to test her line-up, refining her options ahead of Olympic selection and the next stage of the FIH Pro League in Europe mid year.
The Hockeyroos achieved a clean sweep over Japan, winning twice before recording a draw and a loss to China.
The side also saw two milestones with NT hero, Brooke Peris reaching 200 internationals for Australia in front of family and friends in their 2–all draw with China. Meanwhile NSW goalkeeper Jocelyn Bartram celebrated 100 caps in green and gold during the dominant 3–0 win over Japan, which rounded out their campaign.
2023–24 FIH Pro League
The Kookaburras claimed the FIH Pro League season five title with a dominant campaign that saw them lift the trophy for the second time since their inaugural season win back in 2019. As Champions they secured automatic qualification for the FIH Hockey World Cup in 2026.
Their victorious campaign included 10 wins in 16 matches, finishing the season with 34 points after losing only three games during the stages in India and Europe. The Kookas impressive run was helped by an incredible goal total of 56, 11 more than the second-placed Netherlands. Twenty-three of those goals came from successful penalty corners.
Blake Govers finished second on the Individual Goal Scorers tournament leaderboard, with 12 goals, while Jeremy Hayward finished tenth with six.
Athletes across both teams did their best to impress during the FIH Pro League’s last stage in Europe, as the last opportunity to stake their claim in the Paris 2024 Olympic squad.
The Hockeyroos featured a good mix of experience and new talent heading into the Pro League. Head Coach Katrina Powell utilised India and Europe to trial various line-ups and combinations as they refined their squad and tactics ahead of the Olympic Games in July.
A highly competitive women’s competition resulted in narrow wins and losses, as the Hockeyroos recorded a 50:50 campaign with eight wins, including a shootout victory, and eight losses. The Australian women’s national team finished the Pro League in sixth place, one point behind China and two points behind Belgium.
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos were eyeing a podium finish in Paris following campaigns that had been developing across several years. The Kookaburras were out to better their silver medal performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021, while the Hockeyroos were intent on winning the side’s first medal since the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000.
Ahead of the Games, five-time Olympian Eddie Ockenden was named Australian Hockey’s first flag bearer since 1988, and Tasmania’s first flag bearer ever. Eddie went on to bring up his 450th international in the Kookaburras pool match against India.
The men’s side entered the Olympics in stellar form, having recently been crowned 2024 FIH Pro League Champions, and following their five-Test clean series sweep over India at the Perth International Festival of Hockey in April.
Mixed results through the pool stage, with three wins and three losses, resulted in a tough quarter-final draw against the Netherlands and, ultimately, the Kookaburras’ early exit from the Paris Olympic Games, as they went down to the eventual Olympic gold medallists 2–0.
The Hockeyroos arrived in Paris having undergone a rigorous selection process during their FIH Pro League and Perth International Festival of Hockey campaigns. The women’s national side put on an impressive string of performances that saw them top Pool B with four wins, one draw, and one loss.
Despite their impressive run, however, the Hockeyroos drew a tough opponent in China in the quarterfinal. They claimed an early lead through Alice Arnott, who scored her fourth goal in five matches. Despite doing everything they could, China answered straight back, and the match resulted in a devastating 2–3 loss to end their Paris campaign.
Andrew Charter and Jane Claxton both brought up 250 caps for Australia in their respective quarterfinals and Tim Brand celebrated his 100th international.
Kookaburras Ky Willott, Corey Weyer, Jake Harvie, Nathan Ephraums and Hockeyroos Hattie Shand, Alice Arnott, Grace Young, Claire Colwill, Tatum Stewart, Jocelyn Bartram, Penny Squibb, Rebecca Greiner and Maddison Brooks all made their Olympic debuts.
We also continued to demonstrate our international level representation in the officiating space, with five Australian officials appointed to the Paris Olympic Games. Josh Burt (Technical Delegate), Adam Webster (Technical Official), Tammy Standley (Technical Official), Aleisha Neumann (Umpire) and Steve Rogers (Umpire) were selected by the FIH Technical Officials and Umpiring Committees.
LA 2028 Olympic Games Preparation
Post Paris, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) confirmed funding and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) gave an overall confidence level of high for our What it Takes to Win and LA 2028 High-Performance strategy. Preparation of the strategy aligns with thorough Olympic campaign debriefs and the ASC’s Win Well 2032+ Strategy, with the goal of podium finishes.
As part of the High-Performance strategy for the LA 2028 Olympic Games, Hockey Australia retained Hockeyroos Head Coach Katrina Powell for at least another four years. Under the direction of the two-time Olympic medallist, the Hockeyroos rose up the FIH International Women’s rankings to fifth place behind the Dutch, Argentina, Belgium and Germany. Katrina has continued to maintain a strong culture within the Hockeyroos, which, empowered by a leadership group and fresh new stars, will develop well during the next Olympic cycle.
Hockey Australia appointed former Kookaburras captain Mark Hager following Colin Batch’s departure from the men’s program after the Paris Olympic Games. Mark will lead the Kookaburras to the LA 2028 Olympic Games and beyond, continuing an outstanding 13–year coaching career, which included winning a bronze Olympic medal as the Head Coach of the Great Britain women’s team at the 2020 (2021) Tokyo Olympic Games. Recently, Hager has been the driving force behind Hockey Australia’s National Athlete Pathway Program as the Technical Lead, ensuring future Hockeyroos and Kookaburras are developed ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
KOOKABURRAS STATISTICS
18 WINS 3 DRAWS 1 SHOOTOUT WINS 2 SHOOTOUT LOSS 6 LOSSES 85 GOALS FOR 60 GOALS AGAINST
Major Tournament Results
• 1st 2023–24 FIH Pro League
• 6th 2024 Olympic Games Milestones
• Andrew Charter 250 Caps v Netherlands | Paris Olympics QF
• Eddie Ockenden 450 Caps v India | Paris Olympics
• Tim Brand 100 Caps v Ireland | Paris Olympics
• Lachlan Sharp 100 Caps v Germany | FIH Pro League
• Tom Wickham 100 Caps v India | PIFOH
• Aran Zalewski 250 Caps v India | PIFOH
• Matt Dawson 200 Caps v India | PIFOH
• Blake Govers 150 Caps v Spain | FIH Pro League Retirements
• Daniel Beale
• Jake Whetton
• Aran Zalewski
• Eddie Ockenden
• Andrew Charter
• Matt Dawson
2023–2024 FIH Pro League (1ST PLACE)
Date Opponent Results (Aus v Other)
Bhubaneswar Stage
11–Feb Spain 4–3
13–Feb Ireland 5–0
15–Feb India 6–4
16–Feb Netherlands 5–4
Rourkela Stage
21–Feb Spain 4–1
22–Feb Ireland 4–1
24–Feb India 2(3)–2(0)
25–Feb Netherlands 3–5
Antwerp Stage
29–May Belgium 1–5
30–May Argentina 1–2
1–Jun Argentina 4–3
2–Jun Belgium 2(2)–2(3) London Stage
8–Jun Great Britain 3–2
9–Jun Germany 2(4)–2(5)
11–Jun Germany 3–2
12–Jun Great Britain 5–1
2025 Perth International Festival of Hockey (1ST PLACE)
Date Opponent Results (Aus v Other)
6–Apr India 5–1
7–Apr India 4–2
10–Apr India 2–1 12–Apr India 3–1 13–Apr India 3–2
2024 Olympic Games (6TH PLACE)
Date Opponent Results (Aus v Other)
27–Jul Argentina 1–0
29–Jul Ireland 2–1
30–Jul Belgium 2–6
1–Aug New Zealand 5–0
2–Aug India 2–3
4–Aug Netherlands QF: 0–2
HOCKEYROOS STATISTICS
WINS 1 SHOOTOUT LOSS 9 LOSSES 54 GOALS FOR 42 GOALS AGAINST
Major Tournament Results
• 6th 2023–24 FIH Pro League
• 5th 2024 Olympic Games
Individual Accolades
• Claire Colwill 2024 FIH Women’s Rising Star of the Year Nominee
Debutants
• Lucy Sharman
• Dayle Dolkens
Milestones
• Jane Claxton 250 Caps v China | Paris Olympics QF
• Jocelyn Bartram 100 Caps v Japan | PIFOH
• Brooke Peris 200 Caps v China | PIFOH
• Rosie Malone 100 Caps v USA | FIH Pro League Retirements
• Renee Taylor
• Jane Claxton
• Brooke Peris
2023–2024 FIH Pro League (6TH PLACE)
Date Opponent Results (Aus v Other)
Bhubaneswar Stage
4–Feb China 0–3
6–Feb United States 3–0
7–Feb India 3–0
9–Feb Netherlands 2–6
Rourkela Stage
14–Feb China 2–0
15–Feb United States 4–0
17–Feb India 0–1
18–Feb Netherlands 1–3
Antwerp Stage
29–May Belgium 2(2)–2(3)
30–May Argentina 0–5
1–Jun Argentina 1–0
2–Jun Belgium 1–2 London Stage
8–Jun Great Britain 3–0
9–Jun Germany 2(4)–2(3)
11–Jun Germany 2–3
12–Jun Great Britain 3–2
2025 Perth International Festival of Hockey (2ND PLACE)
Date Opponent Results (Aus v Other)
20–Apr Japan 1–0 21–Apr China 2–2 24–Apr China 2–3 28–Apr Japan 3–0
2024 Olympic Games (5TH PLACE)
Date Opponent Results (Aus v Other)
28–Jul South Africa 2–1
29–Jul Great Britain 4–0
31–Jul United States 3–0
1–Aug Argentina 3–3
3–Aug Spain 3–1
5–Aug China QF: 2–3
EVENTS
2024 Hockey Australia National Championships
Our National Championship suite of events continued to go from strength to strength in 2024 as one of the major backbones of Australian Hockey’s player pathway. In total, the eight National Championship events, which now includes the Under 14s, Under 16s, Under 18s, Under 21s, Country, Indoors and Men’s and Women’s Masters, saw over 6,000 players and 550 officials participate in almost 1,000 matches all over the country.
2024 saw the previous Under 13s and Under 15s National Championships replaced with the Under 14s and Under 16s. The new framework was devised in collaboration with School Sport Australia (SSA) and numerous stakeholders, including our state and territory Member Associations, back in 2022 when it was announced the new framework would be introduced this year. The Under 14s and Under 16s National Championships better align with the annual SSA events and provide more frequent opportunities for players to attend national events.
The inaugural editions of both the Under 14s and Under 16s National Championships, held in Perth and Hobart respectively, were a big success following a robust transition process from the previous iterations.
Local and State Government support continued for the National Championships in 2024 from the Department of State Growth through Events Tasmania, Experience Gold Coast, the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, Goulburn Mulwaree Council and the WA Government through Tourism WA amongst those helping to ensure the events took place.
FIH Hockey5s World Cup
The FIH Hockey5s World Cup was held in Oman in January. After qualifying through the Hockey5s Oceania Cup in 2023, the Australian Women’s World Cup team featured players from right across the country, including four from Queensland, three from Victoria, and one each from Western Australia, New South Wales, and ACT.
The Australian Men’s Hockey5s team qualified for the 2024 FIH Men’s Hockey5s World Cup after progressing through the Hockey5s Oceania Cup in 2023 undefeated. Five states were represented in the men’s squad, including four from Victoria, two each from New South Wales and Queensland, and one player from both Tasmania and Western Australia.
Overall, the Women’s and Men’s Australian teams finished third and fourth respectively in their pools, both teams finishing the tournament in eleventh place overall.
Masters Hockey World Cup
The World Masters Hockey World Cup, held in Cape Town, South Africa and Auckland, New Zealand in October and November 2024 saw 30 Australian and Australia A men’s and women’s teams competing. Outstanding results were achieved across the board, with the Australian Men’s teams winning a medal in every event, including five Gold medals, and the Australian Women’s teams medalling in all but two events, including seven Gold medals. Overall Australia won 12 Gold, nine Silver, and six Bronze Medals across the 30 teams that competed. The event is fully self-funded by the competing teams with budgeting managed by Hockey Australia.
In addition to the Masters Hockey World Cup, an International Masters Cup was held for secondary ‘A’ teams. Australia A teams also won medals in every International Masters Cup event except the Women’s 50+ competition where no medals were applicable due to only one team competing.
The commitment and dedication shown by the Masters cohort to nominate, represent and competitively compete every second year at the Masters Hockey World Cup demonstrates the continued popularity and strength of Masters hockey in Australia.
Masters World Cup
35+ Men Australia
35+ Women Australia
40+ Men Australia
40+ Women Australia
45+ Men Australia
45+ Women Australia
50+ Men Australia
50+ Women Australia
55+ Men Australia
55+ Women Australia
60+ Men Australia
60+ Women Australia
65+ Men Australia
65+ Women Australia
70+ Men Australia
70+ Women Australia
75+ Men Australia
International Masters Cup
35+ Men Australia A
35+ Women Australia A
40+ Men Australia A
40+ Women Australia A
45+ Men Australia A
45+ Women Australia A
50+ Men Australia A
50+ Women Australia A
55+ Men Australia A
55+ Women Australia A
60+ Men Australia A
60+ Women Australia A
65+ Men Australia A
Cape Town Bronze
Cape Town 4th
Cape Town Silver
Cape Town Gold
Auckland Gold
Auckland Gold
Auckland Silver
Auckland Bronze
Auckland Silver
Auckland 5th
Auckland Silver
Auckland Bronze
Cape Town Bronze
Auckland Bronze
Cape Town Silver
Auckland Gold
Cape Town Silver
Cape Town Silver
Cape Town Gold
Cape Town Gold
Cape Town Gold
Auckland Gold
Auckland Gold
Auckland Gold
Auckland NA
Auckland Silver
Auckland Bronze
Auckland Silver
Auckland Gold
Cape Town Gold
Oceania Indoor World Cup Qualifier
Held between 24–26 June 2024 at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra, a Trans-Tasman showdown decided which nation advanced to the 2025 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Croatia in February 2025, as the best Indoor Hockey players from Australia and New Zealand went head-to-head in a best-of-three series. Australia was looking to maintain consistency, having qualified for every FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup since the inaugural edition in 2003.
In the Men’s qualifiers, Australia won the series by securing victories in two of the three matches (5–3, 4–2, 2–3). In the Women’s qualifiers, Australia also won the series, but on this occasion did so with one victory and 2 draws (1–0, 3–3, 3–3). The result saw both the Men’s and Women’s Australian teams qualify for their seventh FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in a row.
COMMITTEES
Masters Hockey
The Hockey Australia Masters Committee (HAMC) continued to build on the strong governance structures and ‘One Hockey’ vision implemented in 2023, working collaboratively with the HAMC Pillar Groups (Events and Officiating, National Teams, Commercial and Growth) to deliver a range of tours, events and programs in 2024. This included:
• 30 Australian teams participated in the Masters Hockey World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa and Auckland, New Zealand in October and November 2024
• Five Australian teams participated in the World Masters Hockey (WMH) Indoor World Cup in Nottingham in March 2024
The 2024 HAMC was made up of the following:
Name Position
Matthew Trounce
Joel Cuming
Nicola Ogden
Pat Donato
Chris Attard*
Fiona Porter**
Damian Smith
Pat Hall
Chairperson
Convenor — National Teams Pillar Group
Convenor — Events & Officiating Pillar Group
Convenor — Growth & Participation Pillar Group
Finance Officer
Administration & Communications Officer
MA CEO Representative (ex officio)
HA Board Member (ex officio)
*Chris Attard replaced Michael Jeffries who resigned as Finance Officer in 2024
**Fiona Porter replaced Gail Lomas who resigned as Administration & Communications Officer in 2024
Indoor Hockey
The Hockey Australia Indoor Committee (HAIC) was formed in mid–2024 to oversee the effective governance and operations of indoor hockey across Australia. The responsibilities of the committee include planning the delivery of quality events, supporting National teams and implementing strategies to grow indoor hockey.
In 2024 the HAIC facilitated the successful delivery of a national indoor camp and the Oceania Indoor World Cup Qualifier in June. With both the National Women’s and Men’s squads making it through the Qualifiers, attention then turned to selecting the teams to compete at the 2025 FIH Indoor World Cup in 2025.
The 2024 HAIC included the following:
Name Position
Andrew Bewick Chairperson
Zoe Fulcher Administration & Communications Officer
Andrew Sutton
Brianna Rennie
Mark Hewitt-Park
Focus
Leadership, Strategy and Governance
Administration, IT, policy and communications
National Teams Representative National team structure and performance
General Member 1
General Member 2
Jack Lindsay General Member 3
Jessica Nicholls
General Member 4
Anastasia CabotGeneral Member 5
Ryan Williams
General Member 6
Indoor events including Championships
Growth and participation
Pathways and workforce
Events, tours and camps logistics and planning
Website and social media
Brand and partnerships
Country Hockey
Country hockey activities continued to grow in 2024, with both the Senior and Under 21’s Wattle and Venom Country touring teams selected from the Hockey Australia Country National Championships in 2023.
The Under 21 teams travelled to Malaysia and Borneo in January 2024, playing a range of competitive games against local teams. The Senior Country teams travelled to New Zealand in April 2024, playing games in Auckland and Hawkes Bay.
Country hockey continues to be driven strongly by Michael Nelson and a range of supporters in nearly every State and Territory across the country. The Australian Defence Force also continues to compete in the annual Hockey Australia Country National Championships and provides a strong link of talent to Hockey Australia through their affiliate membership.
2024 HOCKEY ONE LEAGUE
The Hockey One League continues to grow as Australia’s premier domestic hockey competition. With seven Clubs (each with a men’s and a women’s team) from across Australia going head-to-head, the Hockey One League provides the opportunity for fans to see the very best of the game’s home-grown talent together with an expanding line-up of international signings right across the country.
The seven Clubs competed throughout the season on their way on the Road to Hobart as the Finals destination in 2024, thanks to the support from Events Tasmania. The women’s Perth Thundersticks claimed their very first Hockey One League title after dominating defending champions, Brisbane Blaze, with a commanding 4–1 win to claim the gold medal in Hobart. While in the men’s, Hockey Club Melbourne made history with their first Hockey One League title win, beating their Canberra Chill counterparts 5–2.
The growing awareness and popularity of the League can be seen with the total number of ticket sales increasing by 4.6% in 2024 from the previous season.
Fans nationwide were able to once again access the seven-week season live and free thanks to our broadcast partnership with 7Plus. The introduction of a TikTok channel and YouTube shorts, complemented the ability for even more fans to witness action highlights.
Similarly, the introduction of a live scoring and data hub on hockeyone.com.au alongside a partnership with fan engagement tool, Tradable Bits, provided even further opportunities for the league to engage with fans, which helped increase both website visits and e-newsletter subscriptions.
GROWTH
In 2024 a number of opportunities were created to engage with hockey year round, which is the key goal of the Growth pillar within the 2023–2024 Strategic Plan.
Key initiatives and results included:
• Following the Hookin2Hockey rebrand and relaunch in 2023, we continued to distribute new assets, signage, banners, bibs and other resources in the new Hockey One League franchise colours to our state and territory Member Associations, Clubs and Associations nationwide to ensure the ongoing growth of the brand
• We further increased the spread of Hookin2Hockey amongst Clubs and Associations all across Australia with Official Hookin2Hockey providers increasing from 99 in 2023 to 220 in 2024
• Leveraging off the spotlight that the Olympic Games shines on hockey, we worked with the Australian Olympic Committee, collaborating their “Have a Go” campaign with our national “Come and Try” Week, hosted by various Clubs and Associations across the country
• To give even more children further opportunities to engage with Hookin2Hockey we supported the roll out of more ‘Bring a Friend’ events hosted by various Clubs and Associations. With thanks to our partner TFE / Adina Hotels, we also held two more Adina Community Clinics in Perth and Melbourne, which saw members of the Hockeyroos, Kookaburras and Hockey Club Melbourne Hockey One franchise take hundreds of children through hockey skills and drills
• In November 2024, we officially launched or brand new Hookin2Hockey Schools program, including a new curriculum-aligned Schools guide, professional development resources for teachers and Schools Ambassador program
• To ensure the ongoing growth, safety and integrity of the game we developed 12 new courses on HockeyEd, our educational platform for coaches and officials. This included six essential skills courses, Inclusive Clubs and Hookin2Hockey Provider courses
• In October 2024, we relaunched the Hockey Australia Foundation, which included a brand-new logo and the delivery of an enhanced, coordinated approach, which will see hockey reach even further into remote and regional communities Australia-wide (for more on the Hockey Australia Foundation, see page 35)
2024 Growth in Numbers
16%
GROWTH IN PARTICIPANTS AGED UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE
26%
MEMBERSHIP CHURN RATE (REDUCED FROM 27% IN 2024)
250k VISITS TO THE HOOKIN2HOCKEY WEBPAGE
SECURED INCREASED FUNDING FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION
5% GROWTH IN HOOKIN2HOCKEY PARTICIPANTS
122.2%
INCREASE IN HOOKIN2HOCKEY PROVIDERS NATIONWIDE (FROM 99 TO 220)
50 TEACHER AMBASSADORS
4 COACHES GRADUATED FROM THE INDIGENOUS COACHING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
2024 REGISTERED PLAYER MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS
Playing Members
89,677
TOTAL UNIQUE REGISTERED PLAYING MEMBERS (INCLUDING HOOKIN2HOCKEY REGISTRATIONS)
THIS FIGURE REPRESENTS 98.9% OF THE 2023 END OF YEAR FIGURE
YTD Comparison of Playing Members
Registered by State 22,106 1,102 15,297 21,481 4,777 15,692 3,132 6,090
2024 HOOKIN2HOCKEY MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS
Hookin2Hockey Members
11,173
TOTAL HOOKIN2HOCKEY REGISTRATIONS THIS FIGURE REPRESENTS 106.1% OF THE 2023 END OF YEAR FIGURE
Hookin2Hockey Club Providers
State-by-State Hookin2Hockey Members
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Numbers
2,970
PLAYING MEMBERS
IDENTIFY AS ABORIGINAL OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER
265
NON-PLAYING MEMBERS
IDENTIFY AS ABORIGINAL OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER
1,822
PLAYING MEMBERS WITH
95
Hockey-Ed Numbers
8,597
TOTAL NEW ACTIVE USERS
5,656 YTD ACTIVE USERS
6,261
TOTAL COURSE AND ACCREDITATION ENROLMENTS
1,550
2024 YTD ACCREDITATION ENROLMENTS
5,367
TOTAL COURSE AND ACCREDITATION COMPLETIONS
1,139
2024 YTD ACCREDITATION COMPLETIONS
HOCKEY AUSTRALIA FOUNDATION
In 2024, Hockey Australia took the Hockey Australia Foundation to new heights, launching a newly reinvigorated logo and associated look and feel, webpage and promotional video.
The new logo concept was inspired by Hockey Australia’s (HA) official RAP artwork, entitled ‘Community Connection’, designed by Gomeroi woman, Jodie Herden.
As part of the Foundation relaunch, we created more opportunities for children from regional and remote communities across Australia to get involved with hockey, leveraging Hookin2Hockey, our national participation program for 5–12-year-olds, as a vehicle for engagement.
The Hockey Australia Foundation supports Clubs in regional communities to become an official Hookin2Hockey provider, joining the many official providers already across the country to ensure the ongoing delivery of the program.
HA continues to work closely with other state Hockey Associations to organise and run events and carnivals to engage and connect multiple schools and teams in the region.
One of the key focuses this year was to deliver six-week Hookin2Hockey programs for children in remote, regional and First Nations communities. The aim of this was to:
1. Improve the health and wellbeing of children by encouraging them to become more physically active through hockey
2. Enhance and improve physical education programs in primary schools through face-to-face programs and events and by providing hockey equipment and coaching resources
The Australian Hockey Foundation ran 10 Hookin2Hockey programs in 2024 in regional and remote areas, including Alice Springs, Orange, Townsville, Fitzroy Crossing, Beagle Bay, Wyndham, Kununurra and south-west WA. It was a pivotal first step that helped reignite junior hockey in such areas, with Alice Springs, for example seeing almost 2,200 young people in attendance. This has laid a promising foundation for the continued growth of hockey in the region and generated excitement for a sustainable future for the sport. Thanks to the ongoing work of the Foundation and its donors, this gives young participants the ability to continue to grow and develop their skills and confidence and ultimately improve their health and wellbeing through their involvement and connection to hockey.
The new Hockey Australia Foundation logo and Hockey Australia’s RAP artwork by Gomeroi woman, Jodie Herden.
SUSTAINABILITY
Overview
In 2024, Hockey Australia accelerated their progress toward their sustainability goals. Leveraging Everclime’s Sport Impact Framework, Hockey Australia progressed from emissions measurement to tangible climate action.
Key Achievements
• Comprehensive Emissions Assessment Complete
• Six Sustainability Working Group Sessions Confirmed
• Enhanced Reporting and Data Processing
• UNFCCC: Sport for Climate Action Alignment and Reporting
• Carbon footprint reduction strategies initiated
Pillars of Commitment
As part of Hockey Australia’s four Pillars of Commitment, the following short-term goals have been successfully implemented:
• People — Demonstrated organisational commitment to climate sustainability through actions and initiatives across Hockey Australia
• Planet — Conducted an annual carbon footprint audit, assessing Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions
• Prosperity — Developing a sustainable procurement policy to drive responsible purchasing and partnership decisions
• Leadership — Integrated climate sustainability progress and carbon reduction achievements into annual reports
CY23 Emissions Total
Everclime assessed Hockey Australia’s baseline carbon footprint measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e), covering Scope 1, 2, and 3. In alignment with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol global standard for carbon reporting.
2,176 tCO2e
• Head Office — 259 tCO2e
• Perth Professional — 274 tCO2e
• Tour Professional — 1,038 tCO2e
• Events — 605 tCO2e
2025 and Beyond
What’s on the radar for Hockey Australia Sustainability Roadmap in 2025.
• Signed two year Sustainability as a Service Partnership
• 2024 and 2025 Emissions Assessments
• Emissions Reduction Strategy
• Event and Fan Activations
• Sponsor and Partner Engagement
GOVERNANCE
Hockey Australia (HA) continues to demonstrate strong governance maturity, achieving a 2024 score of 3.57/4.0, which reflects a 7.86% improvement year-on-year and places us ahead of the national average for similar National Sporting Organisations (NSO). With 69% of standards meeting the highest level of compliance, we are well-positioned to maintain leadership in sports governance.
Key Achievements in the Governance space include:
• Achieved the highest level of maturity in 24 of 35 governance standards, demonstrating our commitment to strong governance practices
• The year-on-year improvement of 7.86% is a demonstration of our continuous efforts in governance advancement
• We have established robust and systematic processes for managing risk, including a regularly updated Risk Register that aligns with our risk management framework.
The Executive Leadership Team (ELT) has now integrated ongoing risk monitoring and mitigation efforts into BAU activities. Regular reports are now shared with key stakeholders, including the FARM Committee and the HA Board, ensuring transparency and proactive oversight
• HA and all Member Associations successfully adopted the Sport Integrity Australia National Integrity Framework (NIF) in 2024. The NIF ensures a best practice and consistent approach to protecting our sport against integrity threats
• A new Director Code of Conduct is now in place which sets clear expectations for values-driven leadership and accountability. This ensures that our directors lead by example, fostering a culture of integrity and responsibility throughout the organisation
2024 SPORTS GOVERNANCE STANDARDS SCORECARD
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
Several campaigns were run throughout 2024, with the goal of helping to support awareness and growth right across the business, from Hookin2Hockey levels, through to National Championships and high-performance teams and events. Such campaigns and associated content promoting hockey saw a 24% increase in engagement across social channels and a 136% increase in new followers when compared to 2023. In mainstream media, hockey superseded expectations with an incredible 176% increase in total media coverage compared to the year prior.
With the 2024 Paris Olympic Games shining a spotlight on hockey, we leveraged this opportunity through building the athlete profiles, squad announcements and promoting attendance and viewership of both the Perth International Festival of Hockey, FIH Pro League stages and the Olympic build-up itself. The campaign generated an impressive media coverage total of 16,800 mentions across print, online, radio and television, surpassing targets set within the Olympic campaign.
Post Olympics, with the FIH Pro League returning to Australia for the first time in two years early in 2025, we were able to continue the excitement as both the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras turned their attention to a new Olympic cycle. This included the announcement of the retirement of several stalwarts from the game, a mix of fresh new talented additions to both squads, new Kookaburras’ Coach Mark Hager, plus the release of travel packages and tickets for the 2025 Pro League stage in Sydney.
At a grassroots level, the relaunched Hookin2Hockey brand went from strength to strength as we continued to support its growth across the country. Promotion of the program helped increase the number of official Hookin2Hockey Club providers as well as Hookin2Hockey registrants themselves, with two more Adina Community Clinics, plus Come and Try and Bring a Friend initiatives further expanding the national program for 5–12-year-olds.
Together with the relaunched Schools program in November, we collaborated with all state and territory Member Associations to extend hockey’s presence both in Clubs and schools providing access for both current and future audiences.
The success across digital communications this year, as demonstrated by the data growth, indicates a bright future for hockey in Australia as we continue to grow awareness and engagement in the sport at all levels across the country.
Social Media
2024 Paris Olympic Games Numbers
Social Media
REVENUE
It was a year of growth for Hockey Australia from a commercial perspective, headlined by the welcome addition of Kookaburra Sports as a Major Partner of the Kookaburras. The groundbreaking three-year agreement renewed one of Australian sport’s most endearing, long-standing partnerships, extending back 30 years when Kookaburra Sport originally partnered with Hockey Australia and named the men’s national team after Australia’s iconic native bird.
In addition to the valuable front-of-shirt support for the Kookaburras, Kookaburra Sport also produced a brand-new supply of Hookin2Hockey packs available to those who registered for Hookin2Hockey, Hockey Australia’s national junior program for 5–12-year-olds. The new packs feature Kookaburra Sport hockey sticks in Hockey One club colours, plus a Kookaburra ball, shin pads and carry bag. A host of other Kookaburra Sport offerings and initiatives will continue to be launched in 2024 as part of the deal.
In February, Hockey Australia renewed a two-year deal on increased terms with TFE Hotels (Adina Hotels). Community hockey continues to see the biggest boost from the extended partnership as even more Adina Community Clinics took place across the country. The Clinics are a huge support for Hookin2Hockey, providing children aged 5–12 with the opportunity to learn hockey from the game’s best, including the Hockeyroos, Kookaburras and members of the Hockey One League teams. Locations for the Clinics included Melbourne and Perth in 2024, with other locations planned for next year, ensuring children across the country have the opportunity to try their hand at hockey in a safe, fun and community-spirited way.
Hockey Australia collaborated with Hockey WA and its major partner APM as another way to ensure hockey is accessible for all, no matter what their background or ability. APM is a global health, employment, disability, and workplace services provider that supports more than two million people across 11 countries each year.
As part of the partnership, we hosted a Hockey for All Cup and Hockey for All Clinic at Perth Hockey Stadium, featuring APM ambassador and Australia’s mostdecorated female Paralympian, Ellie Cole. APM also continued their strong support for the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras, creating valuable employment opportunities for athletes, including Hockeyroos captain, Jane Claxton and Kookaburras striker, Tom Craig.
Hockey Australia also renewed deals with existing partners, SportsLink Travel, Kumho Tyres and Stage and Screen Travel. Hockey Australia’s partners not only continued to support our athletes and initiatives as part of our vision to make hockey a sport for all, they also featured in a number of event activations and competitions, adding to the experience of our fans.
PRINCIPAL PARTNER
CATEGORY PARTNERS & LICENSES MAJOR
HOCKEY AUSTRALIA AWARDS
Nine hockey heroes were inducted into Hockey Australia’s Hall of Fame in 2024, reflecting Australian hockey’s Olympic legacy in its greatest form. Together, the 2024 athlete inductees represented Australia at the Olympics 19 times, and include a quadruple Olympian and four triple Olympians.
Honoured in the General Category, three-time Olympic Kookaburras and Hockeyroos Coach Frank Murray and four-time Olympic international Umpire Murray Grime were both recognised for their considerable contribution at the highest level.
The first female captain to represent Australia in hockey at the Olympics, Dianne Gorman was awarded legendary status 17 years after she was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008.
Legendary status is bestowed on hockey’s Hall of Fame inductees who have inspired and motivated others and whose standing and regard have reached an iconic status over the years.
Gorman became the seventh ‘Legend’ of Australian hockey. Hailing from Albion Park, NSW, Gorman was named as the first female captain to represent Australia in hockey at the Olympics. The following year, Gorman led Australia to the World Cup in Argentina in 1981. After retiring from her playing career following the World Cup in 1981, Gorman dedicated her professional life to the game as a state and national coach and selector — a commitment that saw her recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia in 1986 for Services to Hockey.
The 2024 addition of inductees takes the total number in the Hockey Australia Hall of Fame to 98, 15 years after its inception in 2008.
Hall of Fame 2024 Inductees
LEGEND
Dianne Gorman
HALL OF FAME ATHLETE CATEGORY
Casey Sablowski
Madonna Blyth
Julie Richardson
Mark Knowles
Matthew Wells
Bevan George
Liam de Young
HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY
Murray Grime
Frank Murray
LIFE MEMBERS
Ron Riley
Bob Peebles
Verna Klye
Janet Beverley
AWARD OF MERIT
Godfrey Phillips
Graham Wakefield
Barbara Rutter
Linda Hunter
Chris Chittick
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
The directors of Hockey Australia Limited (the “Company”) present their report together with the financial report of Hockey Australia Limited for the year ended 31 December 2024, and the auditor’s report thereon.
1.1 Directors
The directors of Hockey Australia as at the date of signing the Directors report were:
Qualifications
ROSS SUDANO PRESIDENT
Qualifications
PATRICK HALL VICE PRESIDENT
Qualifications
COLIN MURPHY DIRECTOR
Bachelor of Economics, GAICD
Tenure
Hockey Australia Director since November 2020 and President since December 2021
Experience
Ross is a successful Chief Executive Officer in the consumer space and is the CEO of The Tahbilk Group, a familyowned winery business with a rich history and a vision to create sustainable and premium wines for the Australian and global markets. Ross has over 30 years of experience in the consumer space, with a track record of disrupting existing markets, competing in mature markets, and driving business performance across different industries and operating models. A former hockey AIS scholarship holder, Ross is actively involved in club hockey, lives in Melbourne and is married to Joanna. Together they have three children, Tom, Emma ad Will.
Other Responsibilities
• Representative of Hockey Australia, Federation of International Hockey
• Representative of Hockey Australia, Oceania Hockey Federation
• Representative of Hockey Australia, Australian Olympic Committee
• Representative of Hockey Australia, Commonwealth Games Australia
• Member of Hockey Australia
High Performance Committee
• Member of Hockey Australia Nominations Committee
MBA, FAICD, FAIM, Grad Dip Ecommerce
Tenure
Hockey Australia Director since January 2017 and elected Vice President since December 2021
Experience
After an extensive career with the Royal Australian Airforce and in the Defence industry, Patrick currently holds several non-executive directorships including with The Dichotomy Group, and is the Vice President of RAAFA WA (Inc). Patrick resides in Perth and has had a lifelong playing and administrative association with Hockey including as a Past Vice President of Hockey WA and a Life Member of Melville City Hockey Club.
Other Responsibilities
• Chair of Hockey Australia Integrity & Governance Committee
B.App.Sc, MBA, GAICD
Tenure
Hockey Australia Director since November 2021
Experience
Colin has over 35 years of experience in the Information Technology (IT) industry, including 25 years focused on Project & Program Management. He has a wealth of operational and strategic leadership experience in senior roles globally and has a keen interest in leadership, development of high-performing teams, project management and organisational transformation. As a hockey player, Colin helped make up the numbers from his junior days through to Masters. After retiring from playing, he took up umpiring seriously and progressed through to state open level. Colin is a member of the Northern Suburbs Hockey Club in Brisbane; was formerly the President of the Brisbane Hockey Association; and served on the Hockey Queensland Board of Directors. He is also a Life Member of the Valley District Cricket Club in Brisbane.
Other Responsibilities
• Member of Hockey Australia Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee
• Member of Hockey Australia People, Culture & Sustainability Committee
• Member of Hockey Australia Integrity & Governance Committee
Qualifications
BRENT CLARK DIRECTOR
Masters of Bus. Admin.
Tenure
Hockey Australia Director since November 2021
Experience
Brent has held a number of senior industry roles across a variety of sectors since departing the Royal Australian Navy in 1989. He has for a number of years been heavily involved with working with both Federal and State Governments assisting with the formation of industrial policy specifically in the manufacturing and allied sectors. Brent recently departed his role as CEO of an industry association and now has the responsibility for the strategic direction in an Australian medium sized company, with the aim of achieving significant growth. Brent is on the board of the Australian Maritime College, which is part of the University of Tasmania, and is a board member of Sonartech Atlas, a high-tech electronics company. Brent is a graduate of Queensland University, holds a Master of Business Administration, has four daughters, and is the grandparent of an active three year old. He coaches first grade women’s hockey in the ACT competition having obtained his coaching qualifications from Hockey Australia, Brent has also coached a number of ACT women’s representative teams.
Other Responsibilities
• Member of Hockey Australia Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee
• Member of Hockey Australia High Performance Committee
Qualifications
JOANNE SCANLON DIRECTOR
B.Bus (Marketing), MBA, GAICD
Tenure
Hockey Australia Director since November 2021
Experience
Joanne is a customer experience and marketing professional with 20 years experience in the education, automotive, finance and sports industries. She works with organisations to transform the experience by putting the customer at the centre of decision making. As a leader and influencer, Joanne aligns the brand/company vision and purpose to the customer through insights driven strategies aligned with cultural change and digital innovation. Joanne resides in Sydney.
Other Responsibilities
• Chair of Hockey Australia People, Culture & Sustainability Committee
• Member of Hockey Australia Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee
• Hockey One League Pty Ltd Non-Executive Director
Qualifications
SALLY CARBON DIRECTOR
OAM, OLY & FAICD
Tenure
Hockey Australia Director since December 2021
Experience
Sally is the founder and Director of G11 Teams, a Perth-based consulting firm assisting global companies with strategy, high performing teams, leadership, coaching and execution for all industries (private, public and government) such as major projects, resources, finances, transport, health and education. Sally has been a non-executive director for 34 years and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is the Chair of St John WA, a near billion-dollar annual turnover charity with 9,000 team members. Sally has formerly been a Commissioner with Sport Australia and has Chaired and Deputy Chaired the Australian Sports Foundation. She was a Director of Docklands Authority in Melbourne overseeing the urban renewal project; and managed a business consulting firm in Perth. Sally was a Hockeyroo from 1987 to 1994, winning a gold and silver medal at World Cups, and a gold medal at the Olympics. Sally was part of the Western Australia hockey team which won nine national titles. Sally has had nine books published. She has a Prime Minister’s Award and Order of Australia for services to sport.
Other Responsibilities
• Chair of Hockey Australia High Performance Committee
• Member of Hockey Australia Integrity & Governance Committee
Qualifications
CRAIG ROBERTS DIRECTOR
B.Eng. (Chem), Grad.Dip. (Journalism)
Tenure
Hockey Australia Director since November 2022
Experience
Craig has over 20 years’ experience in strategy, media, digital, and sports. He commenced his career as a strategy consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton in Australia and the Netherlands before returning to study journalism and working as a business journalist at Fairfax. He was General Manager at digital media startup Business Spectator, then helped establish AFL Media, the in-house digital and video production house at the Australian Football League. More recently he was Head of Strategy, Insights, Data & Analytics at sports strategy and marketing agency Gemba, and now advises businesses in the sports and media sector on commercial growth and strategy. He played hockey for more than a decade in Ballarat and Melbourne.
Other Responsibilities
• Member of Hockey Australia Integrity & Governance Committee
Qualifications
MAX DIAMOND DIRECTOR
MBA, Bsc. (Information Technology)
Tenure
Hockey Australia Director since November 2022
Experience
Max is a leader in the IT Industry, helping customers digitally transform their business while managing complexity and risk. His experience relies on his core competencies of strategic leadership, risk management, governance, and contract management. His most recent roles leverage these experiences to commercialise opportunities through identifying market opportunities and executing with demand driven products and services. He was a Kookaburra and has served on the Hockey Queensland Board as well as their High Performance and Pathway committee. Max is a member of the University Hockey Club in Brisbane and is involved in coaching both junior and senior teams.
Other Responsibilities
• Member of Hockey Australia High Performance Committee
Qualifications
HELEN GALLOWAY DIRECTOR
GAICD, FCPA, BCom BInfoSys
Tenure
Hockey Australia Director since April 2024
Experience
Helen is an experienced non-executive director with core skills in commercial strategy, finance, Information systems and analytics. She is the Chair of Bank of us, Tasmania's only customer owned and operated bank. Helen is a Director of Hydro Tasmania, the largest renewable energy generator in Australia. Previously, she was Deputy Chair of Tasracing, which administered three codes of racing in Tasmania. Prior to becoming a company director, Helen was a Vice President with Las Vegas Sands Corporation at Sands China Limited and at Marina Bay Sands. Before this, she was Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Wynn Macau. Helen is well versed in rapidly changing regulatory environments and finds them intellectually stimulating. She also appreciates the challenges of consumer facing businesses and the changing needs of society as a whole. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of CPA Australia. Helen holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Information Systems from the University of Tasmania.
Other Responsibilities
• Chair of Hockey Australia Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee
• Member of Hockey Australia Nominations Committee
1.2 Company Secretary
The Company Secretary of Hockey Australia as at the date of signing the Director’s report was:
Qualifications
DAVID PRYLES CEO & COMPANY SECRETARY
B.Bus (Economics & Finance), GradDip (Applied Finance & Investment)
Tenure
Hockey Australia CEO since January 2022
Experience
David shares the vision for hockey in Australia and acknowledges the part that individuals play in making it a great sport for everyone. David joined Hockey from Softball Australia at the beginning of 2022 and seeks to bring experience from the worlds of both sport and finance as a key tool to support the growth of the sport in Australia. On top of experience at Softball Australia, David has worked at both the City Football Group (Melbourne City FC) and in Professional golf with the PGA of Australia and European Tour, bringing a wide variety of experience from across the sporting landscape. David is married to Natalie, a father of three young children, a keen sports fan, and currently resides in Melbourne.
Other Responsibilities
Attends by invitation:
• Hockey Australia Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee
• Hockey Australia People, Culture & Sustainability Committee
• Hockey Australia High Performance Committee
• Hockey Australia Integrity & Governance Committee
• Hockey Australia Nominations Committee
1.3 Principal activities and objectives
Hockey Australia exists to further the game of field hockey (and its derivatives) throughout Australia.
The Company’s purpose is to grow hockey in Australia by leading, promoting and nurturing the sport.
1.4 Review of operations
A review of the operations of Hockey Australia during the financial year and the financial results of the operations, found that during the financial year the Company continued to engage in its principal activity, the results of which are disclosed in the financial statements.
The net deficit is largely underpinned by a reduction in partnership revenue reflecting the challenging commercial revenue market, the costs associated with an increased High Performance investment in an Olympic year and preparations for the commencement of a new Olympic cycle, and the establishment of a provision for active redress applications. The impact of these items was partially offset by targeted savings in operating expenditure.
1.5 Subsequent events
There has not been any other matter or circumstance occurring subsequent to the end of the financial year that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the company in future financial years.
1.6 Future developments
The announcement of a landmark funding allocation from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) reflects the ASC’s confidence in Hockey Australia’s “Play Well and Win Well” strategy, marking a major milestone for Australian hockey and provides a significant boost as we grow participation and nurture talent in all facets of our High Performance pathways and begin preparations for LA 2028 and beyond.
Hockey Australia, the Western Australian Government and Curtain University have completed negotiations for the development of Hockey Australia’s new Hockey Australia Centre of Excellence. On completion, the centre will include four international hockey pitches, a specialist training facility, an indoor hockey centre, with the major stadium to include seating up to 10,000 spectators in event mode with modern broadcasting capabilities. Construction timelines are still under development and, once confirmed, the required adjustments will be made to the non-current asset allocations recorded on the balance sheet. Upon completion, the purpose-built facility will remain Australia’s home of hockey for the next 18 years.
1.7 Environmental regulations
The Company’s operations are not regulated by any significant environmental regulation under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.
1.8 Auditor’s Independence Declaration
A copy of the declaration of auditor’s independence as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out immediately after this directors’ report. There were no non-audit services provided by Hockey Australia’s auditor, BDO Audit Pty Ltd (BDO) in the 2024 financial year.
1.9 Directors’ meetings
The table to the right sets out the number of Directors’ meetings held during the financial year and the number of meetings attended by each Director.
1.10 Indemnification and insurance of officers
During the financial year, Hockey Australia paid a premium in respect of an insurance contract insuring the directors and officers of the Company, against a liability incurred as such a director, secretary or executive officer to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The contract of insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium.
Hockey Australia has not otherwise, during or since the financial year, except to the extent permitted by law, indemnified or agreed to indemnify an officer or auditor of the Company or of any related body corporate against a liability incurred as such an officer or auditor.
1.11 Proceedings on behalf of the Company
No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of Hockey Australia or intervene in any proceedings to which Hockey Australia is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of Hockey Australia for all or any part of those proceedings. Hockey Australia was not party to any such proceedings during the year.
1.12 Dividends
No dividends have been paid during or since the end of the financial year. The Corporations Act 2001 prohibits companies limited by guarantee from distributing dividends to members.
1.13 Members guarantee
The Company is limited by guarantee and domiciled in Australia. Upon winding up each member is required to contribute a maximum of $20 towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the Company. As at 31 December 2024 there were 8 members (31 December 2023: 8).
Signed in accordance with a resolution of Directors made pursuant to s.298(2) of the Corporations Act 2001 on 23 April 2025.
STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the year ended 31 December 2024
(Deficit)/Surplus for the year attributable to the members of
Other comprehensive income for the year
Comprehensive Income attributable to the members of Hockey Australia Ltd
The above Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at 31 December 2024
The above Statement of Financial Position should be read in
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the year ended 31 December 2024
for the
(487,287)(487,287) Other comprehensive income for the year
comprehensive income for the year (487,287)(487,287)
The above Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from grants (GST inclusive) 6,898,142 8,891,219
Receipts from members and other sources (GST inclusive) 9,083,300 7,981,464 Payments to suppliers and employees (18,135,443) (20,888,306) Cash contribution to Hockey One League Pty Ltd (200,000)
(4,215,623)
(3,992,172)
Cash flows from investing activities
Receipts/(payments) for purchase of property, plant and equipment 2,688 (42,878)
Receipts
Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (1,585,931) (3,209,068) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 4,770,085 7,979,153 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 6 3,184,154 4,770,085
The above Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Corporate information
The financial statements cover Hockey Australia as an individual entity. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Hockey Australia's functional and presentation currency.
Hockey Australia Limited is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated and domiciled in Australia.
The Company’s registered office and principal places of business are as follows:
Registered office
10 Brens Drive Parkville VIC 3052
Principal places of business
10 Brens Drive Parkville VIC 3052
Perth Hockey Stadium Bentley WA 6012
Note 2. Material accounting policy information
The accounting policies that are material to Hockey Australia are set out below. The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year, unless otherwise stated.
New and amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted
The company has adopted all new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period.
Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.
Basis of preparation
These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards — Simplified Disclosures issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') and the Corporations Act 2001, and associated regulations, as appropriate for not-for-profit oriented entities.
Historical cost convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Historical cost is generally based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange of the goods and services.
Critical accounting estimates
The preparation of the financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It is also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in Note 3.
Going Concern
The financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes continuity of normal business activities and the realisation of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. Hockey Australia reported a deficit for the current reporting period and has a positive current net asset position as at reporting date. It is expected that the Company will maintain its exemption from income tax. Hockey Australia reviews membership fees each year in line with members services targeting a fair result, based on the strategy and budget for the year. The increased funding allocation from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) for participation and high performance will enable enhancements to program delivery. Based on the combined consideration of these and other factors, the Board has prepared the financial report on a going concern basis.
Reclassification of comparative information
Reclassification of accounts and amounts from prior years are only recognised if there has been a material misstatement or change to accounting policy.
Revenue recognition
Hockey Australia recognises revenue as follows:
Revenue from contracts with customers
In cases where there is an enforceable contract with a customer with sufficiently specific performance obligations, the income is recognised when, or over time as, the performance obligations are satisfied. In all other cases the income is recognised upon receipt. These principles impact on different revenue sources differently, driven by differences in the underlying contracts.
Individual member registration fees
Individual member registration fees are recognised as revenue when received as the registration service is provided. Member registration fees are non-refundable, except for limited circumstances. The annual membership period runs from 1 January to 31 December to align with the financial year.
Grant revenue
Grant revenue is recognised when the performance obligations stated within the funding agreements are satisfied.
Sponsorship revenue
Sponsorship revenue is recognised as revenue matched to annual contractual obligations or evenly over the contracted period.
Event and competition revenue
Event revenue from organising and hosting events is recognised over the period in which the events are held.
Interest revenue
Interest revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest method.
Other revenue
Other revenue is recognised when it is received or when the right to receive the payment is established.
Volunteer Services
Hockey Australia has elected not to recognise volunteer services as either revenue or other form of contribution received. As such, any related consumption or capitalisation of such resources received is also not recognised.
Income Tax
No liability for income tax has been recognised as the Company is exempt from income tax under Division 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
Current and non-current
classification
Assets and liabilities are presented in the statement of financial position based on current and non-current classification.
An asset is classified as current when: it is either expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed within the normal business activity of the current period. It relates primarily for the purpose of the business; it is expected to be realised within 12 months after the reporting period; or the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other assets are classified as non-current.
A liability is classified as current when: it is either expected to be settled in the normal business activity of the current period; it is held primarily for the purpose of the business; it is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting period; or there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other liabilities are classified as non-current.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
Financial assets
Financial assets are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs are included as part of the initial measurement, except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Such assets are subsequently measured at either amortised cost or fair value depending on their classification. Classification is determined based on both the business model within which such assets are held and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset unless an accounting mismatch is being avoided.
Financials assets which do not have a quoted market price in an active market and its fair value cannot be reliably measured are measured at cost.
Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows have expired or have been transferred and Hockey Australia has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. When there is no reasonable expectation of recovering part or all of a financial asset, its carrying value is written off.
Trade and other receivables
Receivables are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less impairment losses, if any. They are generally settled within 90 days. Impairment losses are based on the lifetime expected credit losses. All movements in the loss allowance are recognised through profit or loss.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis to write off the net cost of each item of property, plant and equipment (excluding land) over their expected useful lives as follows:
The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable asset are:
The residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting date.
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when there is no future economic benefit to Hockey Australia. Gains and losses between the carrying amount and the disposal proceeds are taken to profit or loss.
Trade and other payables
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to Hockey Australia prior to the end of the financial year and which are unpaid. Due to their short-term nature they are measured at amortised cost and are not discounted. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.
Employee benefits
Short-term employee benefits
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and long service leave expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.
Other long-term employee benefits
The liability for annual leave and long service leave not expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national corporate bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.
Defined contribution superannuation expense
Contributions to defined contribution superannuation plans are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.
Fair value measurement
When an asset or liability, financial or non-financial, is measured at fair value for recognition or disclosure purposes, the fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date; and assumes that the transaction will take place either: in the principal market; or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market.
Fair value is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming they act in their economic best interests. For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement is based on its highest and best use. Valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, are used, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.
Goods and Services Tax ('GST') and other similar taxes
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not recoverable from the tax authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of the acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense.
Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority is included in other receivables or other payables in the statement of financial position.
Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the tax authority, are presented as operating cash flows.
Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority.
Note 3. Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in relation to assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. Management bases its judgements, estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on other various factors, including expectations of future events, management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting judgements and estimates will seldom equal the related actual results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities (refer to the respective notes) within the next financial year are discussed below.
Estimation of useful lives of assets
Hockey Australia determines the estimated useful lives and related depreciation and amortisation charges for its property, plant and equipment. The useful lives could change significantly as a result of technical innovations or some other event. The depreciation and amortisation charge will increase where the useful lives are less than previously estimated lives, or technically obsolete or non-strategic assets that have been abandoned or sold will be written off or written down.
Employee benefits provision
As discussed in note 2, the liability for employee benefits expected to be settled more than 12 months from the reporting date are recognised and measured at the present value of the estimated future cash flows to be made in respect of all employees at the reporting date. In determining the present value of the liability, estimates of attrition rates and pay increases through promotion and inflation have been taken into account.
Lease term
The lease term is a significant component in the measurement of both the right-ofuse asset and lease liability. Judgement is exercised in determining whether there is a reasonable certainty that an option to extend the lease or purchase the underlying asset will be exercised, or an option to terminate the lease will not be exercised, when ascertaining the periods to be included in the lease term. In determining the lease term, all facts and circumstances that create an economical incentive to exercise an extension option, or not to exercise a termination option, are considered at the lease commencement date. Factors considered may include the importance of the asset to the Association’s operations; comparison to terms and conditions to prevailing market rates; incurrence of significant penalties; existence of significant leasehold improvements; and the costs and disruption to replace the asset. The Association reassesses whether it is reasonably certain to exercise an extension option, or not to exercise a termination option if there is a significant event or significant change in circumstances.
Incremental borrowing rate
Where the interest rate implicit in a lease cannot be readily determined, an incremental borrowing rate is estimated to discount future lease payments to measure the present value of the lease liability at the lease commencement date. Such a rate is based on what the Association estimates it would have to pay a third party to borrow the funds necessary to obtain an asset of a similar value to the right-of-use asset, with similar terms, security, and economic environment.
Recognition of grant revenue
Determining the revenue recognition of grant revenue involves judgement and estimates in order to identify performance obligations, allocate the transition value, assess whether the revenue is to be recognised at a point in time or over time as performance obligations are fulfilled.
Note 4. Revenue
Note 5. Expenses
Note 6. Cash and cash equivalents
For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand and in banks and investments in money market instruments, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year as shown in the statement of cash flows can be reconciled to the related items in the statement of financial position as follows:
held on behalf of self-funded groups
Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily deposit rates.
Restricted cash relates to the grant funding received in advance that must be spent in accordance with grant terms and conditions or other committed funds.
Cash held on behalf of self-funded groups is to be directed to the specific purposes of the self-funded groups only.
Note 7. Financial assets
Hockey One League Pty Ltd (H1L)
Hockey Australia is the registered beneficial owner of 30 Ordinary $1.00 shares in H1L (30% of issued shares), which is classified as an investment in equity instruments under AASB 9 Financial Instruments. This investment is measured at cost as it does not have a quoted market price in an active market and its fair value cannot be reliably measured.
Note 8. Trade and other receivables
The average trade credit period is 30 days (2023: 30 days).
Note 9. Inventories
Stock on hand relates to HookIn2Hockey Participation Packs and Merchandise recognised at cost and anticipated to be sold within the next 12–18 months.
Note 10. Other assets
Note 11. Right-of-use assets
Reconciliation of Right-of-use asset
The renewal of the lease for the Parkville Office is currently under negotiation.
Note 12. Property, plant and equipment
Note 13. Trade and other payables
The average credit period on trade purchases is 30 days (2023: 30 days). No interest is charged by trade creditors.
Note 14. Other provisions
National Redress Scheme applications
Provision for current redress applications to be paid within 12 months.
Note 15. Employee provisions
The current portion of these liabilities represents Hockey Australia’s obligation to which employees have a current legal entitlement.
Note 16. Lease liabilities
The renewal of the lease for the Parkville Office is currently under negotiation.
Note 17. Income received in advance
Note 18. Auditors remuneration
The current auditor of the Company is BDO Audit Pty Ltd.
Note 19. Key management personnel compensation
The aggregate compensation made to key management personnel of the Company is set out below:
The total aggregate compensation paid to KMP was:
The company provides all salary information to the Australian Sports Commission, which is used for confidential benchmarking on salaries paid in comparison to other similarly funded national sporting organisations.
Note 20. Related party transactions
The related parties referred to in the above table include state and territory based Member Associations.
Note 21. Economic dependence
Hockey Australia received 41% (2023: 45%) of revenue by way of recurrent grants from Australian Sports Commission (ASC), a Commonwealth entity within the Australian Government’s Department of Health Portfolio. This percentage of revenue is expected to increase in 2025 based on funding agreements.
Note 22. Contingent liabilities
No contingent liabilities have been noted at 31 December 2024 (FY23: $Nil).
The company had no commitments for expenditure as at 31 December 2024 (FY23: $Nil).
Note 23. Subsequent events
No matter or circumstance has arisen since 31 December 2024 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the company’s operations, the results of those operations, or the company’s state of affairs in future financial years.
CONSOLIDATED ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Hockey Australia Limited does not have any controlled entities and is not required by the Accounting Standards to prepare consolidated financial statements. Therefore, section 295(3A)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001 does not apply to the entity.
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
In the directors' opinion:
a) the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001, the Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements;
b) the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Australian Accounting Standards as issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board as described in note 3 to the financial statements;
c) the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of Hockey Australia’s financial position as at 31 December 2024 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and
d) there are reasonable grounds to believe that Hockey Australia will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 295(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001
On behalf of the Directors on 23 April 2025
ROSS SUDANO PRESIDENT HELEN GALLOWAY DIRECTOR