Brisbane Hockey Association President's Welcome

On behalf of the Brisbane Hockey Association (BHA), I extend a very warm welcome to everyone involved with the 2010 Queensland Men’s Premier League and State Open Hockey Championships at the State Hockey Centre in Brisbane. Best wishes for an enjoyable and rewarding championship.

In extending this message of welcome, there are many people who help make the Championships a success and I ask that you please take a moment to reflect on and appreciate the following achievements:

Firstly, congratulations to all Players who have been selected to represent their Centre at these Championships. Your hard work and commitment provide you with the opportunity to test yourselves at the highest levels of competition within Queensland Hockey.   Good luck on the field to play at your best and develop your hockey.  Importantly, have fun and enjoy yourselves.
To the parents and families of the players – your support and efforts that often include many long hours spent driving your sons to and from training and matches are appreciated.
Without the Coaches, Managers and Support Staff, no teams would be competitive – so to all of you, thanks for the time and effort that you’ve put into preparing your teams for these Championships. I’m sure you’ll have many special moments over the weekend as you see your players learn and develop.
Welcome to the many Officials and Volunteers from ALL Associations throughout Queensland. The countless hours that you put into advancing hockey in your area are what help to make the game available and fun for everyone. Well done on your contributions to getting the teams to these Championships.
Thank you to the Tournament Officials, Umpires and Technical Officials – we trust that your time at the Championships is rewarding and enjoyable.
Finally to the BHA committee and the many volunteers – especially Bruce and Veronica Luck, Phyllis Hawgood, Kim Rendell, Paul Clarke and Paul Saunders – thank you for your hard work in the lead-up to these Championships and over the coming days. Also a special thanks goes to the Brisbane Hockey club volunteers who will operate the BBQ.

These championships are also a good opportunity to renew old friendships and acquaintances from the hockey community.
 
I trust that you enjoy your time here in Brisbane and that you can look back on these Championships with many fond memories – both on and off the field.

With best regards,

Greg Swann
President,
Brisbane Hockey Association Inc.