(South Australian Ice Hockey Association Inc.)
Annual General Meeting for 2012
AGM held on 13thFebruary 2013
Colonel Light Hotel, Light Square, Adelaide
Meeting opened 7:35 pm
1.Present Nicola Reese, Ryan O’Handley, Christian Knoll, Franke Kutsche, Steve McGuiness, Joy Westbury, Jenny Oliphant McGuiness, Neil Boyle, Tristan Reese, Hayden Crafter, Claire Wise,Michael Riley, Sami Mantere, Damian Smith, Laurant Friederich, Joshua Workman (junior member), Mike Kroon, Darren Stockburger, Dylan Hand, Stephen Kilgariff, Mick Simmons, Tash Farrier, Mitch Kelleher, Sarah Wise, Peter Taylor, Reece Boundy, Russell Brewer (non voting), Stephen Campbell, Steve Wise, Bill Newbound, SteveNewbound, Grant Harding
Apologies:David Oxlad, Melissa Oxlad, Kevin Brown, Marie Shaw, Peter David, John Poulsen, Susan LeCornu, , Corey Smith, Kevin Brown
1.2Minutes of the 2011 Annual General Meeting;
Minutes of the previous AGM were presented both as a hand out at this meeting and emailed to members within the required timeframe.
2.1 Errors or omissions:
Month Changed
2.2 Motion: To adopt the minutes of the 2011 AGM.
Moved:Steve Kilgariff
Seconded :Tristan Reese
All in favour.
Motion carried
3. Business arising from the minutes:
3.1none
4.Presidents report:
IHSA 2012 Season Presidents Report
I would like to start off by thanking our executive and board Nicola Reese, Melissa Oxlad, Claire Wise and all Club delegates, as without these people helping administer the sport we would struggle. I would also like to thank Portfolio directors such as Bill Newbound for C grade, Jenny Oliphant-McGuiness as JC, Ryan O’Handley as CD, RIC Chris Parks and his team of officials, all state coaches and managers and all those who scored and kept time and all of our volunteers throughout the season, including tournaments etc.
Claire and Melissa have served this board well and I thank them for their efforts as they are not continuing on in 2013
Thanks must go out to John Botterill for his help in organising the 2012 ice time requirements for scheduling including national championships etc. As John has left the employment of the Ice Arena, we would like to welcome Craig Hobart as the new Rink Manager and look forward to working alongside Craig. Thanks should also go to the South Australian Ice Sports Federation. IHSA is one of the owner members of SAISF and look forward to improving our somewhat strained relationship with them. We would also like to acknowledge The SAISF for contributions to providing Ice for national tournaments and also the improvisation of policy for development ice time.
2012 was a very busy year. Once again we had a four team Pee Wee league competition with one team being made up of all females. We also continued with 2 Bantam teams; however this age group needs a lot of work as far as numbers go to improve this league. We were also excited to form a novice league with players ranging from 5-9 years olds. Our sincere thanks must go to Jenny Oliphant- McGuiness for her time dedicated to making the season work well, with a few little bumps along the way.
B grade numbers continue to grow. The “B” grade league has remained at eight teams in the competition. This has proven to be possibly the best league for some years now.
The “C” grade league has grown yet again to six teams for 2012. Once again the standard is increasing and the number of players wanting to start at entry level is growing. Bill Newbound is expecting the “C” grade to increase to seven teams for 2013 and possibly more to follow in coming years.
Once again, The Ice Factor has bought some young and talented players into the sport and with our encouragement, will be with us for years to come. IHSA is a proud supporter of Ice Factor and supplies a shield and medals for the end of year tournament.
IHSA hosted three National Tournaments in 2012, the John McCrae- Williamson and Phil Ginsberg Trophy. The level of competition at the Ginsberg / Tange was exceptional, and our players represented us well. The John McCrae-Williamson has now been made in to a Jamboree style event and not as much a competitive tournament. All players from each state loved this experience, so well done to everyone involved. IHSA was also fortunate enough to host a travelling team of 16-18 y/olds from KelownaBC. Thank you to all the host families that billeted the players and officials from the team.
In 2012, IHSA did not have a Defris team as limited numbers. IHSA was represented in the Jim Brown Trophy played at the ice house in Melbourne in October.
For 2013 we will be hosting the Kurt DeFris and the Jim Brown Trophy (Dual Tournament around July) and the John McCrae-Williamson over the June Long weekend.
As for Development side of things as mentioned we are continuing to support the Ice Blast program. Ryan O’Handley has continued on as IHSA Coaching Director, He has been looking at different levels of play and is making good headway in providing courses for coaches and having a helping hand in the development of junior coaching and player development. level 1 coaching courses will once again be on Ryan’s list this year.
Officiating course last season was coordinated by Chris Parks who did a very professional job of RIC and has decided to step back from the role this year. IHSA will be holding more officiating courses again in the near future.
Congratulations must go to Zach Boyle for being selected to the NYT playing in Serbia in March 2013, we wish him well with this fantastic opportunity.
Congratulations and also to Sean Greer, Darren Corstens, Wehebe Darge and David Huxley for being selected to play in the NST in Croatia in April.
Congratulations also to Sari Lehmann, Andrea Steranko and Candice Mitchell on being selected to the NWT playing in New Zealand in April. Candice has been made Captain of the NWT for the trip. Michelle Coonan and Taylor Botterill also deserve mention as they were part of the team up until the last minute. Well done to all the National team representatives from SA
Steve Wise
President - IHSA
Motion: Moved that the president’s report be accepted.
Moved –Steve Kilgariff
Seconded- Christian Knoll
All in favour.
Motion carried
5.Financial report:
Statement from auditor not presented so will email to all members.
Question re club credits-calculations to be forwarded to club delegates
Motion:Financial report be accepted
Moved:Stephen Campbell
Seconded Tristan Reese
All in favour.
Motion carried
6. Election of Members.
6.1Vice President
No Nominations received within time frame so nominations taken from floor. One receivedMatthew Wegner Nominated bySami Mantere seconded Michael Riley Prepared to stand
Elected unopposed
6.2 Secretary
Nomination received within required time frame fromNicola Reese
Nominatedby Tristan Reese Seconded Corey Smith
Prepared to stand
Elected unopposed
6.3Treasurer
Resignation of former treasurer tabled.
Call for nominations from the floor for a one year term.
Mike Kroon and John McKinlay nominated-not prepared to stand.
7Adoption of By-Laws- These should be set by the board and not for discussion at the AGM
8.Fees for 2013-will be set by the board at the next meeting.
Motion: Determination of IHSAfees for 2013is referred to next general board meeting, 19th February 2013.
Moved Steve Kilgariff
Seconded Mick Simmons
.All in favour, none against noneopposed
Motion carried
9. General Business
9.1Juniors don’t have a right to vote, should consideration be given to giving a parent the right to vote on their behalf without becoming an associate member? No, under constitution but can join as associate members
9.2Discussion over gear stored at rink. Need to build a storage area for future storage. Discussion over need to look for volunteers to help assist
9.3No major purchases in 2012 so asset register not altered to what previously tabled
9.10Meeting closed at 8:06 pm.