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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
It is a pleasure to There were many highlights on the and complex process. I also extend
a warm thank you to TFA Chair Anita
field, most notably the success of the
reflect on another Cowboys Men and Broncos Women Hagarty and the Board of Management
positive year for in securing both Elite 8 titles at for their enthusiasm and support and
the National Touch League in Coffs
look forward to working towards our
Queensland Touch Harbour. We continued to work with strategic goals together in 2017.
Queensland’s three NRL clubs to
Football, one in establish positive and collaborative Former Australian Women’s Open
relationships. A significant factor in
coach Peter Bell joined the team as
which we continued gaining their support was highlighting Performance and Pathways Manager in
to strengthen and touch football as a viable pathway for July and I acknowledge his commitment
to improving coaching and player
athletes, both as an entry to the NRL
consolidate following and post-career. A professional culture pathways from grassroots to the elite
and commitment to excellence has
level. Peter conducted an extensive
a considerable period been the key to success at this level, review in 2015, and the Performance
of instability. and we will continue to foster this and Pathways Plan was subsequently
environment going forward.
rolled out in 2016. A number of policies
and procedures were revised, including
The biennial State of Origin series selection policies, appointment
saw Queensland perform admirably, processes and the reporting and
falling just two wins short of claiming assessment of coaches. This will
the title for the first time since 2002. I ensure a clearer pathway for both
congratulate New South Wales on their players and coaches.
hard-fought win and our teams for their
valiant effort. Excitement is already Our organisation has secured State
building for the 2018 State of Origin, to Government funding for a further
be held in Queensland, for what is sure three years, which is critical to the
to be another enthralling encounter. development and growth at all levels of
the sport. I thank the Government and
The acquisition of the Premier and City all other partners for their contribution
touch competitions in Brisbane was in 2016.
a key outcome for our participation
strategy, and was crucial for the sport The organisation is guided by our
and sustainability of our organisation. forward-thinking Chief Executive
We recognise Touch Football Australia Officer Jamie O’Connor, who along with
CEO Colm Maguire and his staff for his dedicated staff provides a strong
assisting QTF in undertaking this lengthy platform to deliver an inclusive sport
for all to enjoy. I thank them for their
tireless work.
I congratulate all players, officials,
A PROFESSIONAL administrators and all involved
CULTURE AND COMMITMENT or associated with our sport on a
TO EXCELLENCE HAS BEEN successful year, and look forward
to your continued involvement and
THE KEY TO SUCCESS AT support in 2017.
THIS LEVEL, AND WE WILL
CONTINUE TO FOSTER
THIS ENVIRONMENT Gavin Shuker
GOING FORWARD Chairman
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