2023 Hockey Awards Dinner

2023 Awards Program

We acknowledge the Dharug, Darkinjung, Wonnarua and Yolŋu peoples who are the traditional custodians of the land on which Barker College, Darkinjung Barker, Ngarralingayil Barker and Dhupuma Barker stand. We pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging of the Dharug, Darkinjung, Wonnarua and Yolŋu nations and extend that respect to other Indigenous people within the Barker College community.

Welcome to the 2023 Inaugural Hockey End of Season Function Evening, when we come together to celebrate the season that was. What could be a better time to celebrate sport, and more specifically, girls in sport than right now when there are more eyes than ever on the sporting world after the recent FIFA World Cup.

It has been an exciting year for the Barker Hockey program, with many achievements and success that will be celebrated this evening. Over the past four years, the program has seen increased participation and retention rates, improved consistency in the quality of our coaching, fantastic results in both the Mollie Dive and ISA sporting competitions and most importantly, a growth in the love for the sport across all age groups. There is nothing more we love to see than students enjoying being physically active and forming lifelong friendships while doing so.

It could not have been a more perfect ending to the season than being crowned the ISA Overall Championship School; a result that was earned by the hard work of both our senior and junior players. Congratulations to all students on their efforts and participation across the season. The improvements that were seen, particularly among our junior players, were outstanding, and we are excited about the future of hockey at Barker. Whilst we do not like singling out an individual team, we cannot go past acknowledging our Senior 1st team, who had an undefeated season in the ISA competition. The teamwork and support displayed in this team, supported ably by our dedicated coaches, resulted

in the team winning both the Mollie Dive Championship and the Division 1 ISA Championship – a feat we do not think has occurred before at Barker.

I would like to thank Mr Phillip Heath for his ongoing commitment to sport at Barker, in addition to Mr Cam Anderson and Mr Adam Watson for their support and preparations for this Winter Sport Season. To Mr David Giltrap whose weekly support at both ISA and Mollie Dive competitions means so much to students. Thank you to the sports administration team, who without them, the organisations of logistics would be near impossible. To the team of age co-ordinators: Miss Joanna Baxter, Miss Charlotte Paterson, Mrs Chrstine McDonald and Mrs Venta Thompson. Thank you for your endearing support of the students, following up absences and cheering from the sidelines. Thank you to Director Mr Robbie Muir, who along with our team of wonderful coaches, have improved the quality and success of the hockey program every year. Finally, thank you to all the players, parents, guardians, siblings and friends for your support and efforts both around trainings and games. From the Central Coast to the Southern Highlands, Blue Mountains and wider Sydney, your commitment to representing Barker in a team sport has not gone unnoticed.

Morgan Armstrong Co-Curricular Coordinator of Hockey

5:30 pm Arrival 6:00 pm Welcome

Acknowledgement of Country

Coaches’ Reflections

Bayden Little and Kimberley Brown-Bent

Emma Wall and Tilly Hanlin

Rachel Lack, Candice Agres and Madeline Elder

Jamie Langham and Georgia Mantis

Team Awards Most Improved Coaches Award

Best and Fairest Award

Best and Fairest Award

6:45 pm Main Meal Served

7.15 pm

Captains’ Reflections

Jenna Coghill

Georgia Mantis

Madison Isemonger

Red Award

7:30 pm

Awards and Reflection

Robbie Muir, Director of Hockey

Outstanding Performer

Outstanding Contributor

7:45 pm Conclusion

Morgan Armstrong, Co-Curricular Coordinator of Hockey

Juniors

Junior A’s

Sofie Barwell

Sadie Brown

Ava Cale

Louella Crocker (GK)

Tilly Hanlin (Captain)

Emily Holdsworth

Jade McGowan

Saskia Malin

Zara Malin

Georgia McLachlan

Susannah Mead

Amelia Moyes

Lucy Paterson

Abby Stace

Charlie Wall

Emily Woods-McConville

Chloe Young

Junior B’s

Amelia Barclay

Kimberly Brown- Bent (Captain)

Georgia Davies

Tanvi Joshi

Liv Klockman

Elizabeth Li

Ava McLachlan

Eliza Moyes

Caitlin Stoodley

Lily Thomas

Lily Tong

Ava Vasica

Hannah Waring

Chloe Woodhead

Coco Wu

Jacinta Zhang

Seniors

Senior 1sts

Clodagh Bookallil

Lucy Breden

Jenna Coghill

Aiveen Creak

Rosie Fairbairn (GK)

Sophie Fanning

Bianca Hoare

Josephine Lennox

Georgia Mantis (Captain)

Tess Paterson

Mia Russell

Claire Van Son

Boo Whiteley

Senior 2nds

Millie Abbott

Eliza Collins

Madeline Elder

Tala Ghazal

Lauren Hann

Maddie Henry

Madison Ismonger

Emily Kunce

Matilda Newman

Georgie Phipson

Anika Picott

Charlotte Raeburn

Sophia Springer

Cameron Stoodley

Awards Most Improved

This award is decided by the team captain and is awarded to someone who has continuously put in effort throughout the season, engaged with feedback and improved their overall performance across the season.

Red Award

This award is decided by the captain and is awarded to someone in the team that has reflected the Barker values throughout the duration the season, consistently brings a positive attitude to the team and has assisted in creating a very positive culture within the team.

Coaches Award

This is awarded to one student per team who, based on the Coaches’ judgement, has improved throughout the season and listens carefully to feedback, attempting to apply this to their game play and attitude.

Best and Fairest Award

This is awarded to one student who, based on the Coaches’ judgement, is always consistent during games and training in their performance, and in addition, is always displaying good sportsmanship and the Barker values both on and off the field.

Outstanding Performer

This award is presented to one student in the junior hockey teams and one student in the senior hockey teams. Nominations are provided by the coaches and ultimately chosen by the Director and CCC. This award is given to a student who has achieved a high level within the sport at Barker and has consistently contributed to the Barker hockey team throughout the season.

Outstanding Contributor

This award is presented to one student in the junior hockey teams and one student in the senior hockey teams. Nominations are provided by the coaches and ultimately chosen by the Director and CCC. This award is given to a student who has gone above and beyond to contribute to the Barker hockey program. This may include being involved in addition competitions, such as Mollie Dive, always giving their best at training and games, including being on time to training, leading by example and improving the team culture. This student can be relied on for their positive attitude and consistency over the season.