Committee and Key Contacts

Chair

Develop, maintain and take responsibility for driving forward the club development plan, including timetabling, allocating roles & responsibilities and monitoring progress. Items for consideration could include: Different ways to play, new pitch opportunities, the introduction of new roles into the club, partnership arrangements, member feedback on club direction
Timetable committee meetings for the year (liaise with the committee regarding most suitable dates)
Chair committee meetings
Arrange AGM date
Prepare Chairman’s report for AGM
Ensure all club sections are performing – liaise regularly with section Heads of Hockey
Ensure all others on the committee carry out their respective responsibilities
Liaise with Umpiring Officer, Heads of Hockey, and the executive committee on any disciplinary matters relating to individual players or incidents, in line with the constitution
Represent the Club as necessary on any committees or at any meeting
Ensure smooth running of Club, proactively addressing any issues that might arise.
Work to recruit, recognise, reward and retain those who volunteer for and on behalf of the club
Provide access to coach, official, volunteer opportunities for club members
Ensure Volunteer recruitment and training is included in the club development plan
Be responsible for all aspects of discipline within the club.
Facilitate search for club sponsorship.

Vice Chair

Deputise for Chair as and when appropriate
To have specific responsibility for a particular area of the clubs development as defined by the chair and general committee (e.g. responsibility for club development, specific project)
Develop club plan, both short term and long term with associated actions
Maintain and take responsibility for driving forward club development plan, including timetabling, allocating roles & responsibilities and monitoring progress. Items for consideration could include: Different ways to play, new pitch opportunities, the introduction of new roles into the club, partnership arrangements, member feedback on club direction

Treasurer

Be responsible for all club finances
Advise and report to the committee on all matters financial
Prepare a set of audited accounts for presentation to AGM year, with associated commentary
Prepare annual budget and make recommendations for annual subscription rates and weekly match fees for the season ahead
Maintain all financial paperwork.
Monitor receipt of all funds.
Receive, validate and arrange payment of all bills
Ensure that club has public liability insurance
Pay affiliation fees as appropriate
Provide financial status report to each committee meeting

Secretary

Ensure minutes are kept of each committee and AGM meeting and agendas are followed
Arrange meetings as required.
Ensure all correspondence is handled
Undertake England Hockey annual affiliation process
Ensure notice of AGM is circulated in line with constitution

Head of Hockey (representing Men's and Women's)

To equally represent all members of the club and be known to them.
To manage the section and report to the Club Committee
To be responsible for all matters that relate to the section on behalf of the club.
To plan the goals and objectives of the section for the season.
Oversee training and coaches so that all members get relevant training/time on pitch.
Determine training requirements for the section, help organise coaches and send pitch requirements to the pitch manager.
Oversee selection process so that policy is fairly and consistently applied.
Attend and jointly chair playing committee meetings.
Liaise with the Head of Hockey - Junior to help provide coaches and also aid in the integration of juniors into senior sides.
To remain impartial on discussions affecting members.
To be the first point of contact for new/possible new members.
To avoid/minimise loss of players from the club.

Head of Hockey - Juniors

Oversea the provision of junior training sessions.
Oversea the provision of junior teams.
Ensure effective development of junior section members into senior section players.
Ensure effective communication between both sections

Team Captain

Select a team of at least 11 players each week plus an umpire (except where there are
appointed umpires).
Confirm details to any appointed umpires prior to each match
Provide a match ball for all home games.
Advise opposition and umpires of any change to location and timings of home games in accordance with league rules.
Ensure First Aid kit is present at each game.
Adopt club selection policy and discuss with other captains selection each week.
Decide whether or not to enter any cup competitions.
Communicate any relevant information to players as directed by the committee or other.
Nominate a vice captain who will be responsible for team finances (match fees, annual subscriptions, Dinner/Dance tickets…..).
Report to the main committee via their Head of Hockey on all matters concerning the team.
In the case of the first team captains, submit a match report to the press each week (liaise with Communications Officer).
Maintain records of who played where and when.
Input the score onto the GMS system following each match.
Update fixtures, results and match reports on the clubs Teamo app.
Inform players, umpires and tea supplier in the event of cancellation.
Inform opposing Captain in the event of home cancellation.
Liaise with Umpire Liaison Officer and Chairman in respect to any disciplinary matter relating to individual players or incidents, in line with constitution.
Follow England Hockey child protection guidelines
Complete incident report if and when required.

Welfare Officer

Assist the club to fulfil its responsibilities to safeguard children and young people.
To be the first point of contact for staff, volunteers, parents and children/young people where concerns about children’s welfare, poor practice or child abuse are identified.
Ensure all those who need to undergo DBS checks do
Be the first point of contact with the England Hockey’s Child Welfare Officer.
Implement England Hockey’s reporting and recording procedures.
Maintain contact details for local social services, police and the Area Child Protection Committee.
Promote England Hockey’s best practice guidance/code of ethics & behaviour within the club and anti-discriminatory practice.
Ensure confidentiality is maintained.

Social Media Officer

Oversee the management of the club’s social media accounts.
Issue press releases associated with the club and liaise with the media.
Produce a weekly result sheet for distribution to our social media channels.
Produce a newsletter as and when required – at least twice a year.
Produce all publicity for recruitment etc. on behalf of the club, and distribute.
Report to the main committee regarding all matters social and media.
Ensure that there is effective communication between all parts of the club.

Sponsorship and Grant Secretary

Oversee and coordinate the search for club sponsors.
Liaise with teams who are searching for sponsorship and keep a central record of all sponsors.
Investigate available grant funding streams and apply for grants as required.
Feedback to the committee on applications and progress.

Webmaster

To update and improve the club’s website by liaising with the necessary personnel from with the club
Ensure season’s fixtures and pitches are on the website
Identify all appropriate club news and add to the website
Be creative in identifying potential areas of improvement to website
Create a new team as required and move players into team squads
Help input the matches each season

Fixtures Secretary (Representing Men's and Women's)

Facilitate arrangement of friendly fixtures as required.
Liaise with captains as to their requirements for additional friendly fixtures.

Sunny Singh Sahota - Head of Juniors

Joined the club after the Atlanta ’96 Olympics and was part of a cohort of youngsters coached by Great Britain & England forward Chris Mayer.

Was Vice Captain and part of the Mens 1st XI who won the Midlands Premier and played in the National League, plus a few more seasons in the Midlands Premier before moving to London for work. Returned during the pandemic and slotted back into the Mens 1st XI, was made Head of Juniors in 2022 and Men’s 1st XI Manager for 2023/24 season. Has a keen eye for technical detail and helps support juniors with one to one advice during group sessions.

Liam J Hennessy - Lead Coach

A Level 3 coach with over 20 years experience coaching and working in the England Hockey Player Pathway System. Liam is one of the most respected and knowledgeable coaches in the Midlands. On the pitch Liam has extensive National League experience firstly helping promote boyhood club Telford & Wrekin into the National League, before moving to Cannock to play in the Premier League. Liam was part of the England over 35 squad who won the World Cup on home soil in Nottingham in 2022.

Jodie Lane - Head of Girls

Jodie joined the club after watching her Mom playing for the 1st XI from the sidelines. She joined as a 6 year old and is currently 1st XI Vice-Captain. A skilful attacking-midfielder with fast hands, Jodie represented Shropshire at all age group levels before taking up coaching and completing her Level 2 Coaching qualification. She oversees the Girls’ section helping them transition into adult hockey.

Grace Flynn - Joint Head of "Monday Night Mighties" (u8s)

Grace has been a member since she was 6 and played for the Ladies 1st XI before moving away to university where she played for Cardiff Met University 1st XI. At Cardiff, Grace was involved in their junior set up learning the ropes and gaining her Level 2 Coaching qualification. Grace plays for the Ladies 1st XI and looks after our u8s ‘Mighties’ ensuring they have lots of fun and plenty of touches.

Vince Richardson - Joint Head of "Monday Night Mighties" (u10s)

Starting out as a forward when he first broke into Telford’s 1st XI before moving to university and returning as a solid defender with excellent skill and vision. Vince has represented the Navy as well as a number of National League clubs. He will be overseeing the u10s "Mighties" with Thomas to build on the success they had at the Midlands Regional tournament held in Nottingham. The focus is on fun and ensuring players are mastering their basics - their FUNdamentals : )

Thomas Gough - Head Junior Foundations & Technical Lead

As a junior member of Shifnal CC, Thomas tried his hand at hockey and found it was a natural fit. He worked his way up the teams and was made Men’s 1st XI Captain in the 2022/23 season. Thomas has represented all Shropshire age group teams, Midlands, as well as Shropshire Men’s Seniors. Tom has coached at the club (and Shropshire Juniors) for 7 years, is a Level 2 coach and our Technical Lead supporting players help master their foundational skills.

TELFORD AND WREKIN HOCKEY CLUB

Committee and Key Roles

Executive Committee

Junior Committee

Coaching

Club Welfare and Safeguarding

Senior Captain's 2023/24