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PLAYER HANDBOOK
1. Player Handbook

PLAYERS CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
1. Play by the rules 2. Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during the break or after the competition. 3. Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted in any sport. 4. Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team's performance will benefit, so will you. 5. Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they be by your team or the opposition. 6. Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player. 7. Co-operate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition. 8. Play for the fun of it, and not just to please parents and and/ or coaches (applies to juniors).

COACHES CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
1. Remember that people participate for pleasure and that winning is only part of the fun. 2. Never ridicule or yell at a player for making a mistake or losing. 3. Be reasonable in your demands on young players' time, energy and enthusiasm. 4. Teach your players to follow the rules. 5. Whenever possible, group players to ensure that everyone has a reasonable chance of success. 6. Avoid overplaying the talented players. The just-average need and deserve equal time. 7. Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the players. 8. Develop team respect for the ability of opponents and for the judgement of officials and opposing coaches. 9. Follow the advice of a physician when determining when an injured player is ready to recommence training and competition. 10. Keep up to date with the latest coaching practises and the principles of human growth and development.

SPECTATORS CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
1. Remember that people play sport for their enjoyment, not yours. 2. Applaud good performance and efforts from each team. Congratulate all participants on their performance regardless of the game's outcome. 3. Respect officials' decisions and teach players to do the same. 4. Never ridicule or scold a player for making a mistake. Positive comments are motivational. 5. Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players. 6. Show respect for your team's opponents. Without them there would be no game. 7. Encourage players to follow the rules and officials' decisions. 8. Do not use foul language or harass players, coaches or officials.

Year	Patron	President	Senior Vice President	Vice Presidents	Secretary	Assistant Secretary	Treasurer	Assistant Treasurer
2007	K Kinnane	P Conway	P Hardie	J Howells, P Daly	S Woodford	Vacant	J Eleison	M Eleison

The Club is committed to fostering hockey excellence within the Ipswich community by:

o Valuing people and past performance

o Providing family orientated activities

o Promoting fun, health, team values

o Providing opportunities for personal development, including developing social and communication skills of members

o Encouraging and promoting representative opportunities at all levels and for all members (Development Plan 2001 – 2005).

The specific goals on which we will focus are:

1. To promote the Club and increase membership and support for its activities.

2. To be committed to the ongoing development of hockey at all levels in the Club.

3. To promote an approach which attracts and retains players and supporters.

4. To provide a range of opportunities which encourage the development and provide social activities for members and supporters.

5. To maintain and strengthen the Club’s financial position.

6. To be recognised as a professional and well managed Club.

7. To strengthen relationships with Brothers Leagues Club and other sporting clubs and associations.

At the end of the 2000 hockey season Hancock Brothers Hockey Club entered a new era when the men's and ladies Clubs merged to form the modern Hancock Brothers Hockey Club. The new Club entered its first teams in the 2001 Ipswich Hockey Competition. In 2002 the combined Club has grown to include a total of 15 men's and ladies teams and approximately 200 players ranging from 6-7 years olds to open competition and remains a strong force in Ipswich hockey.

The Club is affiliated with the Ipswich Hockey Association and is also an affiliated sporting body with Brothers Leagues Club.

Some more historical information is located on the Photos page under Paper Clippings.

During the early years of Hancock Bros Plywood and Timber Mill at North Ipswich about 90% of the work force were young men under the age of 21 years. During their lunch hours they played what was called "bush" or 'back street hockey'. They had no official type gear - a length of timber for a hockey stick and a lump of wood for a ball. Playing hockey was probably caused by the influence of three employees who then played for Boomerangs Hockey Club. They were Don McMillan, Stan Wyatt and Pat Grimes. Towards the end of the 1935 season Jim Kinnane also played with Boomerang's 'B' Grade Team. Someone must have asked the question now we have four employees playing fixtures, surely we could get another eight or so from the lunch time 'maniacs' to make up a 'B' Grade team for the 1936 fixtures.

On 4 February 1936 a meeting was called at the company's 'maintenance shop' at lunchtime with the purpose of forming a 'B' Grade men's Hockey Club. Mr Charlie Smith presided. Those present were: C H Smith, C A O'Connor, L J O'Brien, D A Bourke, A D McMillan, F T Becker, E J Molloy, O V Kinnane, S L Whyte, J J Kinnane, E J Minett, J G Law, L L Pervis, H Kempthorne, DWalker, R S Delahunty and G T Grimes.

Mr Viv Hancock (owner of the Mill) was unanimously elected Patron of the Club and Mr C F Becker, President. Messrs H H Kingston, W Pemberton, W Tunstall, C Lowis, A C Swanson, E C Ingram were elected Vice Presidents. Mr Hec Kempthorne and Mr C H Smith were elected Secretary and Treasurer respectively, and Mr A D McMillan, Captain and Mr S Whyte, Vice-Captain.

Just imagine, a machine being operated by the clubs right winger and his offsider his inside man every Saturday. Every lunch time the main topic of conversation of course was hockey. They would knock off work midday Saturday and within a couple of hours they would be together again on the hockey ground. The first Hancock Brothers Hockey Club team to take the field in 1936 were all employees of the Mill and included: J J Kinnane (goal keeper), S Whyte (vice-captain), R Delahunty (fullbacks), D Walker, G Grimes, O Kinnane (halfbacks), C O'Connor, D McMillan, J Becker, C Smith, H Kempthorne, C J Minett and J Pervis (forwards and reserves). Three of these players still survive today and continue to take an active interest in the club. Although only three members of the team had played hockey before, and only four had seen a game of hockey played, and the average age being 17 years, they won the 'B' Grade premiership in this first year losing only one game. Ten members of the team gained Ipswich representation.

In 1937 the team was promoted to 'A' Grade and met with mixed success.

In 1938 the Club won its first A Grade trophy, namely the Labour Day Cup. In 1939 the Club's persistence and keenness was rewarded, and they won their first 'A' Grade premiership. The rest, as they say, is history.

Since these humble beginnings at the North Ipswich Mill the men's Club has registered over 1500 players and has won many Premierships including consecutive 'A' Grade premierships from 1955 - 1971 and 1975 - 1987 (inclusive). From the Club's ranks have come 2 Olympians, 1 Australian Colt (under 21), several National players as well as many Queensland, regional and Ipswich selections.

The Club has also produced many fine officials, coaches, selectors and managers for Ipswich, Queensland and Australian hockey administrations over the last 65 years. Even though players now come from all walks of life, the Club maintained strong connections with the Hancock Family and the North Ipswich Mill over the last 65 years. Mr Viv Hancock remained Patron of the Club from 1936 till 1963 (28 years) until his son John Hancock took over in 1964 and remained Club patron until 1990 (27 years). The Club's logo maintains this connection with the mill and includes a circular saw blade.

The current Australian Kookaburra's (men) coach, Barry Dancer is a Life Member and played his entire hockey with the Club in Ipswich.

The Early Years
1938-1940 and 1948-1951

During the years 1938-1940 and 1948-1951, Hancock's Ladies Hockey Club competed in the Ipswich Ladies Hockey Association competition. These early teams were very successful, winning premierships in 1938, 1939, 1948 and 1949.

The 1939 team were undefeated premiers. The following ladies played in the premiership team: G Brennan, M Rogers, V Pedersen, N Pyle, L Brennan, N Ponti, A Hartwig (Careless), M Brennan, L Dale, M Robinson (Mills), N Watson (Gayler), V McMillan (c), G Gardner (Johnson) (vc), L Bott and E Follett (McNeil).

After competing in the 1940 season, Hancock's did not play again until 1948, when the I.L.H.A. competition resumed after the war.

B Musch, J Lawrie (Roberts), E Becker (Wright), J Becker (Hart), B George, I Hayes, B Roots (Sauer), E Kinnane, D Munn and M Roots were just some of the ladies who played during these years and who won back to back premierships.

Beth Musch was noted for the experience she lent to the Hancock's team, while Irene Hayes and Joycie Becker distinguished themselves representing Ipswich. However, the club folded after the 1951 season.

After an absence of 23 years, Hancock's Ladies Hockey Club once again joined the I.L.H.A. competition in 1975 through the initiative of three women: Barbara Mack, Ann Fowler and Marilyn Fullelove.

The Club Reformed
1975-2000

The club as we know it today had its beginnings in a timber home opposite the old East Ipswich Hockey grounds. It was 1975 when Ann Fowler, Marilyn Fullelove and Barbara Mack formed Hancock Ladies Hockey Club in the back room of Marilyn Fullelove's house. The meeting held on Februrary 1975 was opened by R Woodford who nominated Jim Kinnane as temporary chairman. It was moved that a Hancock's Ladies Hockey Club be formed by M. Fullelove, seconded by M Kinnane. Numbers of players were discussed. Jim Kinnane promised the support of the men's club. There was then an election of officers. For Patroness, Mrs John Hancock, was nominated by B Mack. For secretary, M. Fullelove was nominated by B Mack. Elected. B Mack was nominated by M Kinnane for treasurer. Elected. Vice Presidents Mrs S Dwyer and Mrs B Mohr were nominated by M Kinnane. Mrs Anderson was nominated by B Mack, Mrs Fuller nominated by M Fullelove. Mrs G McGuire nominated by B Mack. Nominations were closed and the nominees were duly elected. It was decided to contact the Ipswich Ladies Hockey Association and nominate two teams, moved by S Dwyer seconded by J Howells. It was discussed to approach Mr N Winks to coach.

Present at that first meeting were representatives of the Hancock Men's Hockey Club who helped establish the Ladies club, and a close affiliation with our male counterparts has been enjoyed ever since. To the surprise of many (and the founders themselves), Hancock Ladies fielded three teams in their first season, introducing many girls to hockey who otherwise may not have not have had the chance to play. Barbara Mack was the Club's treasurer until it merged with the men's Club, and Pam Winks, the inaugural President, retained that position until 1994. The 'Club' that essentially saw themselves as ladies who gathered for a social game of hockey can now count Ipswich, Regional and State players who have played hockey in the yellow and blue.