Association & Club Hub
Welcome to the Association & Club Hub - your one stop shop for all resources from Hockey Queensland.
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TidyHQ
All-important deadlines and tasks required from HQ to Associations for completion, will be communicated through Tidy and not by email. If you have not yet received your log in please check your junk mail before reaching out to Michelle on hqoffice@hockeyqld.com.au to get your invitation resent.
Info Hub
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What Does Hockey QLD Do?
Membership Levy
Marketing Assets for Associations and Clubs to use can always be found in the Association Dropbox.
CLICK HERE FOR ASSOCIATION DROPBOX
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Marketing Templates
Marketing Ideas and Information
Cost Effective Marketing Ideas
What is Play Hockey QLD?
Play Hockey QLD is our pre-season sign-on campaign that is designed to support your hard-work on the ground, through an integrated advertising, media, and marketing campaign.
This includes:
- Facebook Ads
- Google Display Ads
- Social media posts on all Hockey QLD accounts including Facebook and Instagram.
- eDirect Mail to Hockey QLD subscribers
- Advertising Resources for all Associations including templates for flyers, posters, email signatures. Plus any special requests from Associations
- Media Releases in major Association areas to local media (if Associations request this ONLY)
CLICK HERE FOR ASSOCIATION RESOURCES AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND
This integrated campaign advertises hockey state-wide, and sends potential players to our website where they find contact details, and information on your Association and affiliated Clubs.
- Check Your PlayHockeyQLD.com.au Details
Visit the www.PlayHockeyQld.com.au website and use the search functionality to check your association and all club details are correct for the season. This website is built into the www.HockeyQLD.com.au website now and is directly linked to your RevolutioniseSport Association or Club account details.
- Association & Club Contact Details – RevSport Find A Club
www.hockeyqld.com.au/home/club-finder
The campaign points potential new player to the Club Finder function on the Hockey QLD website, so Associations & Clubs update their details in one central location each year.
How to change your contact details:
- Log into your RevSport account
- Go to -> Account -> Account Details
- Complete all sections especially:
- Basic Details
- Additional Information
Please note: every Association and club has to have their Latitude & Longitude input in account details in order to show up in the Club Finder.
Please also check your details are up to date here: www.hockeyqld.com.au/play/associations
- How I Can Help You This Sign On Period
Flyers, Email signatures, Artwork
Our promotional templates will be refreshed for the upcoming season, and distributed when they are available. If you need help creating flyers or marketing materials, contact Danielle at DSturgess@hockeyqld.com.au
CHECK THESE OUT IN THE ASSOCIATION DROPBOX AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND
Local Media: Newspaper, TV Stations
· Send ideas through for a local interesting story for us to try and get free publicity from your local news outlets - if you have any local faces or fun stories about people within your area please let me know. I am happy to help with all media assistance.
Social Media & Website
· Tag @HockeyQueensland (Facebook) and @HockeyQld (Instagram) and we’ll be sure to share with our audience as well.
- How You Can Advertise Your New Season Yourself
We have put together some cost-effective marketing ideas that might be helpful for you ahead of the new season. If you need any help, would like to have a chat or get some advice give the Marketing team a call on 07 3399 6577 or email DSturgess@hockeyqld.com.au
CLICK HERE to read some Cost Effective Marketing Ideas
If you need assistance in any of these areas, please reach out:
· Local media & stories (ie. newspapers, TV)
· Paid advertising (billboards, newspaper or radio ads etc)
· Flyers, email signatures, posters
· Social media advice or questions
KEY DATES DOCUMENT AVAILABLE ON FORMS & INFORMATION PAGE
RevSPORT Events - Team Nominations
- Individual HQ Tournament Team Nomination event link for Association Team Entry
- HQ will email all event links individually approximately one (1) week prior to the Team Nominations closing for each event.
- Team Nominations close 4-5 weeks prior to each Tournament commencing.
Team Entry List:
- RevSPORT Team Entry List access for each Association will open by 5pm the day after Team Nominations close.
- Associations will be able to access their Teams via RevSPORT Peak Body Teams.
- Associations will then be able to add their Team Officials (Coach, Assistant Coach, Manager, Umpire and Technical volunteer) to the Team Officials section. All team officials must be registered on your Association RevSPORT portal.
- Associations will be able to add their age eligible players to their Team Player section. Noting only age eligible players within your Association database will be made available to you to add.
- Any players from another Association who have been provided temporary clearance to your team will need to be added by Hockey Queensland Competitions Coordinator.
- Ensure the Player shirt numbers are correct (1-99 only), Captain and Goalkeeper are both identified.
Player Eligibility (Primary, Association of Origin, Minimum Age, etc.):
- To make sure players are eligible to represent represent an association and register correctly refer to the transfer and clearance information documents and/or the HQ Transfers course in HockeyEd ((Hockey QLD section).
- The mandate for a minim age has been removed for the 2025 season. It is still strongly recommended associations consider fielding players in their correct age groups. Refer to the State Championships Age Requirements (2025) document.
CLICK HERE FOR FORMS & INFORMATION
Notice of Ineligibility for State Selection
To be completed by the player or their parent/ guardian who do not wish to be considered for State Squad/Team Selection from a Tournament.
CLICK HERE FOR FORMS & INFORMATION
Player Exemption
1. Submission Through Associations:
Athletes must submit their Exemption Request via their respective playing Association, rather than directly to HQld. This request must include detailed reasons for the anticipated absence.
2. Association Review:
Each playing Association will review the exemption request submitted by the athlete. The Association is responsible for deciding to approve or deny the request based on the provided reasons.
3. Submitting to HQld:
Once an exemption request is approved by the Association, it will be submitted here for further consideration and processing. Requests must be submitted to HQld no later than 2 days prior to the State Championship/event trial that asking the exemption from.
4. Right to Appeal:
If an Association denies an athlete’s exemption request, the athlete has the right to appeal the decision directly to HQld. The appeal process allows athletes to present their case for exemption to ensure fairness and transparency.
5. HQld's Review Process:
After receiving approved exemption requests from Associations, HQld pathway department may reach out to the Primary Association for additional comments or context regarding the player's non-participation at the event. HQld will make a determination on the evidence presented.
6. Chairperson of Selectors' :
All exemption requests deemed eligible after HQld's internal assessment will be collated and provided to the relevant Chairperson of Selectors. This step will take place before the commencement of any relevant Tournaments, Trials, Training Camps, or other events.
CLICK HERE FOR FORMS & INFORMATION
Player Clearance
The player’s Primary Association will need to submit this Player Clearance form by the Association Admin logging into the survey with their RevSPORT login > then complete the required fields with the player info.
CLICK HERE FOR FORMS & INFORMATION
For further information on State Championships contact:
Kerry Liebenberg
E - KLiebenberg@hockeyqld.com.au
P - 07 3399 6577
Play by the Rules
Have a problem? Have you checked out Play by the rules?
Play by the Rules provides information, resources, tools and free online training to increase the capacity and capability of administrators, coaches, officials, players, parents and spectators to assist them in preventing and dealing with discrimination, harassment, child safety, inclusion and integrity issues in sport.
Sport Australia
Sport Australia are helping sporting clubs and associations examine how they operate and identify areas of improvement by providing information, resources and tools.
Queensland Sport & Recreation
Queensland Sport & Recreation encourages Queenslanders to lead active, healthy lifestyles by participating in sport and active recreation. This is achieved through a suite of initiatives including funding programs, community programs and workshops, active recreation centres and physical activity resources for parents and teachers aimed at getting young Queenslanders physically active.
For specific information or enquiries regarding the funding programs, workshops, active recreation centres or publications please visit the department’s website.
What is the Junior Blaze Program?
The Junior Blaze Program is part of the Brisbane Blaze family and provides quality clinic opportunities available to all junior athletes aged 11 – 17
The program travels state-wide to assist with the development of junior athletes, who are eager to strive for greatness or junior hockey players who simply want to have fun. The program has its own development pathway and does not have interaction or connections with future selections into state teams, only personal athlete growth. The Junior Blaze Program builds connections with junior hockey players and Brisbane Blaze Players to form a closer hockey community.
The Junior Blaze Program is a pay-per-clinic cost and is planned around School Holidays.
Clinics vary from 1-hour to 2-hour sessions depending on the location and time available from the host Association.
The Junior Blaze Program will prioritise clinics conducted on turf fields but clinics can be run on grass fields for Associations that do not have access to turf fields. This will allow Associations in rural areas to apply for funding or government grants to host a clinic for their members or players.
Inclusions
Each clinic includes 2 x Junior Blaze Players of the Day, who will be rewarded with exclusive prizes, including Brisbane Blaze merchandise, free Family Passes to Brisbane Blaze Hockey One home games, and other assorted items.
Player Packs will remain the same which include a Junior Blaze Shirt, Blaze drawstring bag, and lots of Brisbane Blaze fun merchandise and accessories.
Ok, so how can my Association host the program?
Associations are asked to contact the office on hqoffice@hockeyqld.com.au with dates and times you believe would work for your association. The office will arrange all travel/clinic logistics and work with your association to ensure the program is hosted at your venue.
Selection of Days / Weeks of Significance
7 March 2025 International Women's Day
25 April ANZAC Day
17 May International Day Against LGBTQ+ Discrimination (IDAHOBiT)
19 - 25 May 2025 National Volunteer Week
26 May National Sorry Day
27 May Reconciliation Week (until 3 June - Mabo Day)
1 June Pride Month
9 - 15 June Men's Health Week
6 July 2025 NAIDOC Week begins
29 August 2025 Wear it Purple Day
1 - 5 September Women's Health Week
11 September 2025 RUOK Day
October Mental Health Month
11 November Remembrance Day
19 November International Men's Day
National Volunteer Week - 19 - 25 May 2025
The official Logo from Volunteering Australia can be found here along with resources including, e-cards, certificates, invitations, posters, social media images, email and web banners, and printable selfie frames.
The ASC has shared a toolkit containing assets and templates for use.
They are easily accessible here and customisable for adding your own logo and photos CLICK HERE FOR ASC TOOLKIT
2025 Annual Awards
The dates for the 2025 Annual Awards Night will be publsihed soon.
Key dates will be confirmed soon.
Nominations from Associations for Community Awards will open August 2025.
- Association Of The Year
- Volunteer Of The Year
- Initiative Of The Year
- Association Coach Of The Year
- Community Coach Of The Year
- Association Umpire Of The Year
- Association Technical Official Of The Year
- #TeamQLD – Individual Award
- #TeamQLD – Team/Club/Association Award
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