World Grand Masters Association

EXECUTIVE BOARD

(Status : September 2011)


Peter Child – Germany

President

  • Living in Munich since 1970 - plays hockey at Münchner Sportclub (MSC)
  • In the 60s, played for Guildford H.C. in England. In this period toured around the world with Angels touring team, playing in USA, Canada, Jamaica, Bermuda, Rhodesia (meeting Ian Smith).
  • 1962 whilst playing against Privateers H.C. met their Hon. President, Ike Eisenhower.
  • In the 70s and 80s toured East Africa, Malaysia, China, Japan and S. America.
  • 1986 Player/manager of  Munich team in Veterans World Cup in London.
  • 1990 Veterans Tournament in Kuala Lumpur with Llamas -  lost final against the Dutch Batavieren (in front of the Sultan).
  • Since 2000 plays for Germany Over 60s.
  • Elected President W.G.M.A. in Athens in September 2004

John Watts - Australia

Vice President (Rest of World)

Qualifications : retired chartered surveyor

  • 1954-62 played in England for Old Kingstonians and Scorpions. Played on tour in Germany and Holland with Hornets, Scorpions and for Guildford Angels.
  • 1963 emigrated to Australia. Became Captain/coach of St. Kilda H.C. Melbourne
  • 1982 – 2005 played for Australian Capital territory and Victoria State Veterans teams in National Championships.
  • 1998 played for Australian 60s Grand Masters at World Cup, Utrecht, Holland.
  • 1999 Played for Australian 60s Grand Masters at international tournament, Darwin, Australia
  • 2001 Manager and Coach of Australian Grand Masters Tour of Europe.
  • 2002-6 Manager and Coach of Australian Grand Masters World Cup, Kuala Lumpur, 2002, then Athens, Greece 2004, and Leverkusen, Germany 2006
  • Member of Australian Veterans Hockey Council, previously International Coordinator and Planning, currently National Teams Coordinator.

 


Wim van Noortwijk - The Netherlands

Vice President (Europe)

Since August 2011, previously WGMA Senior Umpire Manager

Expert in Ship supply and logistic services (worldwide)

1999 – 2008  President of ISSA International Ship Suppliers and Services Association

1998 – 2002  Director of MHA Marine Hotel Association USA - Cruise Shipping

2009 – present  Executive Vice President of ISSA

2009 – present  Executive Vice President of ISSA

Hobbies : Aviation ( Private Pilot ), Sea sailing, Skiing (Active Qualified Austria ski teacher), Field Hockey (Active player and Umpire)

Started playing field hockey in 1978 after successful sports career of different other sports

Chairman and playing member of HC Voorne Hellevoetsluis

Member of 60+ Hockey club Netherlands

Club, Regional and Dutch Hockey League Umpire

International Touring Team Member

Member of the International Alliance Hockey club

Position on field : right wing





Kenji Hamanaka - Japan

Vice President (Asia)

  • Started playing hockey in 1956 at Osaka University and captained in 1959.
  • Coached Osaka Univ. hockey team during 1963-1965.
  • Worked with a Japanese trading company and stationed in New York, Moscow, Cairo, Dubai and other cities.
  • Led Osaka Univ.Hockey Team to Beijing in 1993 for friendly matches with Chinese club teams.
  • Worked as Chairman of Osaka Univ.Hockey Club during 1999-2003.
  • Started playing veteran hockey in 2003 and was appointed to Hon.Secretary/Vice Chairman of JGMA in 2007 when it was formed as the first and sole organisation for Grand Masters hockey in Japan.
  • Participated in Grand Masters World Cup Tournament in Leverkusen in 2006 as an Alliancer, in Hong Kong in 2008 as a member of Japan Over 65 team.




    • Adrian Stephenson - England

    Hon. Secretary

    • Played for Isca in 1962 before joining Guildford the following year.
    • After a spell in Trinidad (1964-65) returned to Guildford and toured with the Angels before moving to St Albans in 1970.
    • Has represented Sussex, Hertfordshire and Surrey A.
    • Joined LX Club in 2000 and played for England Grand Masters at Edinburgh and Athens in 2004.
    • Has since played for the LX Red side in WGMA events at Rotterdam (2005), Bra and Leverkusen (2006), Canterbury (2007) and Barcelona (2008).
    • Currently President of St Albans HC and on the LX Club management committee as editor of the LXer magazine and press officer.
    • Elected Hon Secretary of WGMA in Hong Kong 2008.

     

    Jürgen Buddenberg - Germany

    Treasurer (as from February 2011)        
    • Born 7.10.1942 in Bad Kreuznach (Rheinland Pfalz).
    • Lieutenant in the airmobile force reserves.
    • Qualified as Dipl. Kaufmann (German Business Admin. Degree).
    • 8 years employed by IBM, later Manager of EDP organisation in a medium-sized firm, retired since 2007.
    • Active hockey player since 13 years old, played in various high school and senior representative teams, and won the Gold medal with Germany Ü60 in Leverkusen 2006.
    • Married with Renate, has 2 sons and 3 grandchildren.
    • For many years member of the Hockey Committee of RHTC Leverkusen, and also currently Finance manager (Treasurer) for Germany Ü60.
    • Note : Jürgen was chief coordinator for RHTC Leverkusen for the GM World Cup 2006, and he did an excellent job in ensuring the success of the tournament.

    supporting the WGMA Committee -

    Advisory Panel :




    Jaap Quarles van Ufford - The Netherlands

    Senior Umpire Manager

    As Player :

    1958:  started playing hockey as 10-year old at hockeyclub TOGO in The Hague.

    1962:  switched to hockeyclub HLC (schoolclub) and played 2nd class senior hockey at 14.

    1964:  became chairman of hockeyclub HLC (for two years).

    1966:  back to hockeyclub TOGO to play in first mens team in Dutch National league.

    1968:  played in first mens team of Richmond Hockey Club, London, in English National League

    As Umpire/Coach :

    1992-present: member of Hockey Club Klein Zwitserland umpiring committee (chairman 1993-1996).

    2002-2005: KNHB task force for development of new umpiring plan.

    2008-present: continued umpiring at highest level in District League and Youth National League

    Misc. :

    2002-2006: umpire manager at international tournaments in Rotterdam, The Hague, Prague and Barcelona for English organization “Your Sporting Challenge”.

    2005-present: umpire manager at several national- and club tournaments.

    2005-present: fitness trainer for District League umpires.


     

    Bernard Verbunt sr. – The Netherlands

    International Development Officer

    Was Vice President (Europe) till August 2011 - then retired from this position,  being  replaced by Wim van Noortwijk
    • First match played with TMHC Tilburg in 1947. Played the first Tilburg side in 1955 and 56.
    • 1958-1962. Played in Stade Francais Paris, CD Terrassa, Spain, Gol Weiss , Wuppertal and Slough, England. Back packing hockey so to speak.
    • 1962- 2006 TMHC Tilburg , playing and coaching Juniors
    • 1996- today NHC”De Zestigplussers”
    • 1968-1974 Club Executive, ,responsible for Hockey Pitches and equipment.
    • 1995- today Liaison officer Royal Dutch Hockey Association
    • 2002- 2007 Chairman NHC Dutch over 60s. Appointed International Liaison officer WGMA in 2004, before becoming Vice President.





    Robin Mayes - England

    Legal Advisor





    Michael Gallant - England

    Hon. Auditor


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    Doug Morrice - Scotland

    Hon. Treasurer (till January 2011, then retired to be replaced by Jürgen Buddenberg, Germany)