Honours

Club Records

Wodonga Hockey Club has a rich history and some memorable names have been part of the club for decades. In Honour of those outstanding lifetime members, they are listed below.

 

1988
1994
1996
2000
2001
2009
2009
2009
2013
2013
2013
2015
2019
2022

1988

Noel Mason

Nominated in July – Presented at Annual Dinner for services to the club and an integral part of the integration between the clubs in Wodonga  |  Committee member, player, and coach

Noel Mason Honour Board & Noel Mason Youth encouragement. Award commenced 1993 presented at Junior presentation

Noel Mason – 1st Life Member

1994

Elaine Behrens

In recognition of her dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment. Integral to the amalgamation of the three clubs which now form WHC.

Ten years on the committee, including the starring role of treasurer, Coach of both junior and senior divisions, player & umpire at many levels.

Elaine Behrens Rookie of the Year Award donated by Elaine Behrens in 1995.

 

1996

Dawn George

Committee Member, Club Secretary, Vice President, Treasurer.  Player, coach, manager, uniform officer, facilitator of the major sponsor.

Best Club Person 1991     |      HAW Board Member      

George Family Shield Coaches Award donated by the George Family in 2004.

 

2000

Ian & Denise Livingstone

Committee members and between them held all club executive positions 

Player, coach, manager, and sponsor      |          Denise – Best Club Person 2000

Elaine Behrens Rookie of the Year Award donated by Elaine Behrens in 1995

2001

Marg Darmody

Executive Positions and Coach, manager, player, and sponsor

Best Club 1990 & 25th Anniversary committee member

Marg Darmody Best Club Person Perpetual Trophy donated by Marg Darmody in 2010

2009

Kay Fleming

WHC volunteer canteen manager for numerous years, raising funds for the club

In 1989 the club recognised her efforts with the presentation of a crystal vase

2002 – Club Person  |  A general committee member from 2002

2009

Mat Poppins

Involved in the club since 1996, President & secretary and committee member

Player & manager- the driving force behind the “DenMat” spectator stand

HAW representative player & HAW board member 2004 – 2006

A sponsor of individuals & teams Best Club Person 2001

2009

Yvonne Wolfe

Club member since inception and committee member for 15 years

1996 HAW B & F Veteran Women’s player award

Hockey Victoria Veteran women player since 1994, Veteran Women Best & Fairest with the Perpetual Trophy was named in her honor in 2007.

Involved in canteen – player & manager    |      1989 Best Club Person

2013

Marg Brown

Marg has been a member of WHC since 1990

Roles include coach, player, manager, Minkey (HookIn2Hockey) coordinator & Secretary. Marg Brown is one of the most reliable and dependable people within Wodonga Hockey Club.

2013 saw her coordinating U9’s, unassisted.

Marg‘s role as secretary saw her put in countless hours labour for the club.

2013

Justin Wilson

Justin has been actively involved in the club since 1989, Justin commenced coaching in 1996 as a 21-year-old and coached continuously until 2012

Executive positions held included Vice President in 2009 and President in 2010 and 2011

He is a two-time winner of the WHC coach of the year award in (2004 & 2007 both from U12 boys) and in his second year with the club was the recipient of the Diane Myer Endeavour Award.

2013

Kyle Brereton

Represented as player from Div 1 to Div 3

The 1990’s saw Kyle’s off-field contributions comprise of coaching, from the Div 1 Women to in recent times U16 girls and U14 boys

Kyle has been with the club since inception    |      Best Club Person of the year 1992, 2016.

President at age 25, displaying extraordinary strong leadership

An instrumental force behind the construction of Silva Dr. Synthetic surface. Immeasurable hours of work to gain the grant and progress hockey.

Kyle succeeded as president for our Club in 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2014, 2015 & 2016,2019, 2020

2015

Della Poppins

Della has been with the club since 1996,  Taking the field in both Vets & Div 3 women.

President 2008-2009  ~  Vice-President 2012-2015   ~  Secretary 2004-2005

Instrumental in instigating the Annual Dave Chandler Memorial Cup

Della has also coached, been a general committee member, sponsor to numerous members and several teams. Della is a vital member of our club & has spent numerous hours behind the scenes promoting WHC within the community.

2019

Vanessa Flanagan

Vanessa joined WHC in 1995 after a move from Sydney. Playing 26 years with the club in different grades – 4 successful grand finals. Served in excess of 12 years on committee and has been the longest serving secretary ie: 6 years (also nominating for next year 2021).

Vanessa has also been manager to both senior and junior teams.

As such an active member for our club. Vanessa also represents us as a representative with Hockey Victoria and has made a big impact with city-country relationships.

2022

Melissa Pontt

Melissa joined WHC in 1994 after a move to the area. Playing 28 years with the club in different grades – 4 successful grand finals. Served on the committee including holding executive roles. 

Whether as a volunteer, team manager, a committee person, or as a member of the club’s executive, Melissa has worked passionately towards achieving the clubs’ common goals and therefore the success of the club.

Legend Award

2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2017
2017
2018
2022
2022
2024

2016

Marg Curtis

2016

Merran Gibson

2016

Ken McQuilton

2016

David Jones

2016

Liz Nicholls-Quinn

2016

Hans Sommer

2017

Michael Chamberlain

2017

Phil McQuilton

2018

Craig Pontt

2022

SONYA FLEMING

2022

BRETT PONTT

2024

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Committee

  President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
1983 Chris Adams ————————— Sue Landon David Jones
1984 Owen Jennings ————————— David Sutherland/Gary Clarke Ian Church/David Jones
1985 Dave Sutherland ————————— Gary Clarke Gary Clarke/J. Haseloff
1986 Dave Sutherland Marg Darmody Merran Gibson Elaine Behrens
1987 Dave Sutherland Marg Curtis Denise Livingstone Elaine Behrens
1988 Ian Livingstone Marg Curtis Marg Darmody Dawn George
1989 Ian Livingstone Yvonne Wolfe Marg Darmody Dawn George
1990 Ian Livingstone Dianne Myers Marg Darmody Dawn George
1991 Dianne Myers Ian Livingstone Dawn George Pam Martin
1992 Dianne Myers Ian Livingstone Dawn George Denise Livingstone
1993 Kyle Brereton ————————— Dawn George Denise Livingstone
1994 Kyle Brereton Dawn George Judy Isaac Dana Brereton
1995 Kyle Brereton Dawn George Judy Isaac Dana Brereton
1996 Kyle Brereton Dave Chandler Judy Isaac Dana Brereton
1997 Dave Chandler Neville Frichot LisaWildmo Kylie Wheeler
1998 Dave Chandler Neville Frichot Janine Thornycroft Michael Fogarty
1999 Dave Chandler/ Neville Frichot Neville Frichot Janine Thornycroft Michael Fogarty
2000 Neville Frichot ————————— Mathew Poppins Glenn Delaney
2001 Kyle Brereton Ian Livingstone Dawn George Dale George
2002 Mathew Poppins Lindsey Boyd Dawn George Dale George
2003 Mathew Poppins Lindsey Boyd Dawn George Dale George
2004 Glen Reeks – Dale George ————————— Della Poppins Dale George
2005 Dale George ————————— Della Poppins Marg Darmody
2006 Dale George ————————— Marg Brown Jan Hynes
2007 Mathew Poppins ————————— Marg Brown Dale George
2008 Della Poppins Jason Russell Marg Brown Michael Darmody
2009 Della Poppins Justin Wilson Marg Brown Debbie Cullen
2010 Justin Wilson Dannielle Taylor Debbie Cullen Sally Innes
2011 Justin Wilson Dannielle McLeish Debbie Cullen Sally Innes
2012 Michael Darmody Della Poppins Debbie Cullen Sally Innes 
2013 Michael Darmody Della Poppins Debbie Cullen Michael Darmody
2014 Kyle Brereton Della Poppins Vanessa Flanagan Glenn Delaney
2015 Kyle Brereton Della Poppins Vanessa Flanagan Glenn Delaney
2016 Kyle Brereton Della Poppins Vanessa Flanagan Melissa Pontt
2017 Alan Warhurst Craig Mundy Vanessa Flanagan Melissa Pontt
2018 Alan Warhurst Kyle Brereton Marg Brown Melissa Pontt
2019 Kyle Brereton ——————— Vanessa Flanagan Kieran McQuilton
2020 Kyle Brereton Alan Warhurst Vanessa Flanagan Michael Darmody
2021 Kyle Brereton Alan Warhurst Vanessa Flanagan Michael Darmody
2022 Kyle Brereton Melissa Pontt Vanessa Flanagan Michael Darmody
2023 Kyle Brereton Melissa Pontt Vanessa Flanagan Abbey Mitchell
2024 Adrian Grant Kyle Brereton Vanessa Flanagan  Abbey Mitchell