Board Members & Committees

Cairns Hockey Governance

Cairns Hockey aims to be Australia’s best hockey region. Our volunteer Board Members and Committee members, the direction, plans and programs Cairns Hockey is taking, as well as the history of where we came from and the strategic planning to direct us into the future.

Cairns Hockey Board

The Cairns Hockey Board comprises five members and has a history of being one of the best gender balanced boards throughout its history, with currently three women and two men making up the members. Amongst the specialist skill sets on the board are people with experience in finance, medicine, human resources, small business and management.

John Watts

President

Cheryl Overlack

Director of Finance

Sonja Noonan

Board Member

Gary Smith

Board Member

Michele Annison

Board Member

Roles within a Management Committee

The most important roles within a local hockey club are linked to the leaders in the management committee

Facility Management Advisory Group

Chair: Nick Hardy

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Competition Advisory Group

Chair: Terry Brodin

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Junior Programs Advisory Group

Chair: Karen Fry

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Officiating Advisory Group

Chair: Tanya Findlay

Indoor Advisory Group

Chair: Rhylee Pendrigh

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Pathways Advisory Group

Chair: Glen Seivers

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Aspire Advisory Group

Chair: Julie McNeil

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Want to get involved?

There are a substantial number of roles to be filled within a Hockey Club or Association. The majority of these roles are done on a voluntary basis by committed and passionate people who are proud to be involved in the sport of hockey at all levels.
If you’re interested and want to get involved, please complete this form and email it to info@cairnshockey.com.au