March 2026: from the Committee

• The President provided a written report and mentioned: 1. her appreciation to those those volunteers that were particuallry busy at the start of the season; 2. that HACT are forcasting a tight financial future with more info to come at the AGM and 3. that a new coaching network opportunity had been developed by Craig.

• A report on the Junior Summer Skills Progtram was provided with thanks given to Ash Seivers and Hugh Evans for their assistance leading the program. 

• The Treasurer provided a written report and also gave an update on registration and payment of fees. Committee members were reminded that St Pats does not off a 'pay per game' fee structure. 

• Each of the Head of Programs and the Hin2H Coordinator provided a report regarding pre-season preparations and the start of the season 

• The Social Coordinator outlined planned club and team events and opportunities for 2026

• Rounds of Significance - the committee agreed that these events were important and that efforts should be made to show our club’s support, noting that the events align with the culture and values of St Pats. Coordinators will speak to teams to encourage participation in the Rounds of Significance.

• The Uniform Coordinator provided options for beanies and scarves with feedback to come back from the committee.

 

March 2026: from the Executive

• A written reports from the President was provided.

• A quarterly balance sheet and P&L report was provided to compliment the Treasurers report. 

• It was agreed that extra indigenous and playing shirts will be ordered

• Uniform Coordinator is now in place and working on several projects

• The Exec agreed that St Pats should meaningfully support Rounds of Significance and that endorsement should be sought from the committee. 

• The current Coach Coordinator role will be renamed to Coach Development Officer. This change would better align the role with the incumbent’s skills and aspirations.

• The planned social events calendar was discussed by the Executive.

• 2026 Club Goals were discussed and it was decided the focus of these should be on development. Following discussion, the following were agreed to as goals for 2026: 

1. Appoint a volunteer/volunteers to provide strategic direction and oversee the development of players, coaches and umpires.

2. Provide opportunity for identified umpires and coaches to access training and accreditation opportunities.

3. Provide clarity around the St Pat’s approach to player development.

4. Provide targeted opportunities for identified players to develop and improve their skills.

5. Review and propose changes to the St Pat’s Club Rules.

• More Welcome Packs were needed to accommodate an increase in new members to the St Pats. Approval for purchasing additional bags and stock was approved. 

• The Secretary noted that work was continuing on the rollout of email addresses for Committee members.​

 

May 2026: from the Committee

• The President provided a written report and mentioned: 1. her appreciation to those volunteers that organised and supported recent social activities and to the Uniform Coordinator for organising CL training tops which were donated by a sponsor.

• A newsletter is going out 2nd week of May.

• Our Child Safeguarding Officer is fully up to date on training.

• Our Child Safeguarding info for kids will be refined and shortened.

• Coaches & Managers inductions have been completed.

• VP Business Operations stated she is undertaking a review of the club communications channels and social media and is also going to restart the conversation about a team motto.

• The Treasurer advised she is in the process of creating invoices to be sent out to members. In response to a question it was mentioned again that we do not cater for 'part-time' players except in certain situations inline with the fees policy and with approval from the Exec. 

• The administration associated with managers finding umpires was discussed. Guidance will be provided to managers and the broader community to assist their understanding of how we organise umpiring and why.

• Finding CL1 'ball kids' is providing challenging - suggestions were provided by the group.

• Hin2H numbers have increased from 21 to 32 in the last few weeks and feedback on the first session was positive. 

• The Social Coordinator provided an update on recent and planned events. It was noted that numbers for bowls at The RUC were very low - coordinators were asked to promote it to teams.

• Recommended costings for beanies and scarves were confirmed.

• A schedule for rollout of future playing and non-playing gear was presented and discussed.

 

May2026: from the Executive

• A written report from the President was provided.

• Life Member Peter Elliott attended the meeting for discussion on the review of the Club Rules. The Executive discussed the club rules and proposed amendments. There was agreement to generic changes  to ensure the Rules reflect community expectations and club practices and removing references to gender. Updated draft Rules will be generated by the Secretary for future discussion by the Executive and Peter. 

• The Treasurer and President will follow up on fees outstanding from 2025 and Indoor. 

• It was agreed some of the Icon Water grant money will be used to support a player experiencing significant hardship with the fee relief. 

• CL polo tops were discussed and a meeting with relevant individuals and the President and VP-People & teams will take place. 

• A player conduct incident was discussed. 

 

February 2026: from the Executive

• Thanks to the support of a sponsosr warmup tops will be provided to all CL teams

• New sponsors of CL1 men welcomed

• Zip-up hoodie will not be rolled out in 2026

• Overdue receivables continue to be followed up

• Noted that HACT development program is running in conjunction with the St Pats Summer Skills Program

• New Uniform Coordinator engaged - thank you Lee

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February 2026: from the Committee

• Acknowledgements were made for the contributions of several committee members that have actively supported the club with the start of the season and recent activities

• Thank you Ash Seivers, Hugh Evans and their team of helpers for delivering our Summer Skills Program

• Coaches and Managers Forum was discussed

• Social Media team met recently and discussed how the results are promulgated, how the sponsors material will be integrated and how the website can be improved

• BAS has been provided to our accountant for review/lodgement and following up receivables due is occuring

• Updates were provided on the Juniors, Mens and Womens Programs

• Social Committee has meet and are organising several events this season - starting off with St Pats Day celebrations on 21 March 2026

• Player Milestones were discussed

• Committee member email accounts have been setup

• The Equipment Officer requested that gear be returned to him for reissuing

• Craig Williams has been appointed Coach Development Manager

 

January 2026: from the Committee

• Induction delivered; members introduced themselves and the following topics were covered: roles and responsibilities, communication/Committee Contact List, key Club, HA and HACT policies and procedures noted, 2026 goals to be developed

• Hockey ACT update provided by the President

• Club financial reporting to be updated and expenditure processes to be reviewed to ensure visability and oversight by the committee

• Changes to processing fee payments to utilise RevSport

• Season preparations discussed, including: player nominations, draft fees, Season Launch, pre-season fitness, coach appointment, equipment, training allocations

• CL coaches confirmed

• Coach and Manager EOI to be developed

• Equipment audit is underway

• St Pats to host a pop-up stall at Gunghalin MarketPlace 

• Come and Try Day discussed

• Newsletterto be published end of Jan

• Spond to be rolled out as the preferred Club App

• Zip-up hoodie discussed.