Masters & Grand Masters Hockey contributions to the
International Masters Hockey Association World Grand Masters Association Wim van Noortwijk President WGMA Glenn Paton President IMHA
1. Lifelong Hockey Shared Strategic Themes 2. Club & National Impact 5. Future Development More Masters : Hockey Players 3. International Sport Countries National Activities 4. Worldwide Organisation International Tournaments
from Cradle to the Grave Juniors Youths Adults Masters Grand Masters 4 12 years 13 18 years 19 34 years 35 59 years 60 years?
Masters players still take their hockey very seriously! They re still 18 at heart.. even if their bodies disagree!
2. Club & National Impact Beneficiaries of Masters Hockey National Associations Hockey Clubs The Players
2. Club & National Impact Players stay in the sport for longer. Young players learn from playing with experienced players. Clubs and National Associations receive player fees for many more years. Masters & Grand Masters offer sponsors more marketing opportunities. Hockey: a sport for all ages, genders, races and religions. Hockey: promotes healthy living from cradle to grave.
3. International Sport Organises international & national tournaments for: Men : 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+ Men : 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+ Women : 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+ Women : 60+ Main Tournaments: World Cup European Cup World Cup Asian Cup European Cup All organised if possible in line with the FIH Calendar
Memberships 2014 Full Members Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Egypt England France Germany Ghana Hong Kong Ireland Italy Japan Kazakhstan Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Pakistan Russia Scotland Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Switzerland USA Wales Zimbabwe Both 18 25 15 WGMA Associate Members: Alliance International H.C. & LX H.C. (England).
1050 800 180 9 World Cups 240 14 400 20 400 20 480 26 41 56 + 3 Player steams 2002 Kuala Lumpur 2004 Athens 2006 Leverkusen 2008 Hong Kong 2010 Cape Town 2012 Oxford 3 Pitches 2014 Den Haag 5 Pitches 1064 714 800 280 20 288 IMHT 2007 Birmingham & Nottingham 4 Pitches 18 IMHT 2009 Hong Kong 4 Pitches 300 Euro 17 Cup 2011 Krefeld 544 34 IMHT 2011 Singapore 2012 42 World Cup Canterbury 41 Euro Cup 2013 Lisnagarvey 59 World Cup 2014 Rotterdam 7 Pitches
President Glenn Paton Scotland Executive Board Organisational Structure Hon. Treasurer Andy Nye Ireland Hon. Secretary Sue Briggs Australia Technical Director Peri Buckley Australia Board Peter Jones USA Jackie Whiller Wales Eduardo Guelfande Argentina Debs Wilkes England John Stuart England David Peebles Australia Africa Adel El Guindi Egypt Greg Darke South Africa Samuel Mante-Akrofi Ghana Asia Islahuddin Siddiqui Pakistan Continental Representatives Europe Dirk Wellen Germany Cathy Walsh Ireland Franco Mellis Italy Oceania Irene Ryan New Zealand Henk Vogels Netherlands Pan-America Warren Prestwich USA
4. Worldwide Organisation Masters Panel
5. Future Development FIH, Continental Federations, National Associations, IMHA & WGMA should together: Develop strategies to encourage players to stay in the sport beyond 35 years; Provide support for more age-based competition; Continue to harmonise, placing Masters & Grand Masters players at the heart; Support the hosting of Masters & Grand Masters events for international teams; Remember the financial demands faced by Masters & Grand Masters players; Continue to improve the standard of Masters & Grand Masters Hockey.
5. Future Development Some Recommended Actions for National Associations Communication: Identify contact points for Masters & Grand Masters; Visibility: Promote initiatives on web sites with links to IMHA / WGMA sites; National Participation: Stimulate, establish & promote Masters & Grand Masters festivals, leagues & cups; International Participation: Become members of IMHA & WGMA; Stimulate national age group squads and enter events; Infrastructure: Seek volunteer support to deliver the above actions.