6. Contents of the First Book - Glaciarium Ice Hockey Club Minutes (cont'd)Committee Meeting 22nd March, 1922 Business: Proposed Mr L. Reid, seconded Mr. T. Gibson. That the Secretary of the Victorian Ice Hockey
Association be communicated with and informed that the meeting had considered their rules of competition
and are of the opinion that owing to the small ice surface of our playing areas in comparison to Canadian
rinks where seven men a side is played, that teams of six men a side would tend to promote a more open and
faster game. As regards to the nature of the matches and the off-side rule, we are prepared to agree with
you subject to the confirmation of our next General Meeting. Six men a side was introduced into Australia in 1922, and introduced at the
Olympic Games in 1924. Moved a letter of thanks to be sent to Mr. Dunbar Poole, thanking him
for free admission on practice and match nights. Committee Meeting June 1st, 1922 Business: Decisions made that the appointment of referees for the forthcoming matches be left in the hands of
the playing captains and Hon. Secretary of the Association. That a selection committee be elected from the Committee (three) Elected. Messrs. L. Reid, J. Pike,
N Josephs. Committee Meeting June 12th, 1922 Business: Decided that subject to rink managment approval, two competition mathces be held weekly each
Wednesday and Saturday nights. Proposed Mr J. Pike, seconded Mr. H. Butler that the forming of an Australian Association be left
over until delegates from the executive have met delegates during the forhtcoming visit to Melbourne. Committee Meeting August 22nd, 1922 Business: Moved Mr. Ives, seconded Mr. J. Pike that minutes of conference of delegates in Melbourne on July
29th be confirmed. N.B. It was customary at all interstate series since their inception, that a conference between the
team captains was held to decide rules for the competition, and to agree on referees as rules in both
states varied. During the intestate series in Sydney in 1923, a National body was formed. While not confirmed, it
could have been called the Australian Ice Hockey Association. The fact that it was formed is confirmed by
two Victorian publications: The 1932 Victorian Interstate Hockey Programme. The 1955 Souvenir History of
Ice Hockey in Australia.(for the 1956 Winter Olympics Fund Raising, published in Melbourne). There are no records as to whom were the office bearers of this National Body nor of any of its
activities. 1922 Competition. First Round. Wednesday, 21st June: North Shore vs Western Suburbs
Saturday, 24th June: South Sydney vs Eastern Suburbs
Wednesday, 28th June: North Shore vs South Sydney
Saturday, 1st July: Western Suburbs vs Eastern Suburbs
Wednesday, 5th July: North Shore vs Eastern Suburbs
Saturday, 8th July: Western Suburbs vs South Sydney Carried unanimously that a bank account be opened for the Association funds. Proposed by Mr. L. Reid, seconded by Mr. Josephs that a sum L 3.00 (pounds) from the
Association funds be given as gratuities to certain members of the rink staff. Dispersal left to the Hon.
Secretary/Treasurer.
Mr. Tomlinson, Head Floor Manager: 1.00.00. (pound)
Mr. King, Gatekeeper: 10.00 (shillings)
Mr. Peters, Assistant Gatekeeper: 2/6 (two shillings sixpence)
Mr. Howe, Nightwatchman: 10.00 (shillings)
Seven others, Skate boys: 2/6 each. Skate boys were than a normal part of the rink, lacing up skaters' boots, collecting used skates and
helping in preparing the ice. Committee Meeting March 21st 1923 Junior Hockey. With retirement of older players, the Committee realised that steps had to be taken
to encourage and coach younger players. After various suggestions were discussed, it was decided that the
secretaries of each club be asked to organise matches with the intention of holding a junior competition
during the coming season. At a meeting held May 23rd, it was moved by Mr. N Jospehs and seconded Mr. Kendall that each club
field a second team to be known as reserve grade. Players would be left to the discretion of club
selectors but clubs were not to play any of their recognised senior players in reserve grade matches. The Executive Committee would have the right to check any evasions of the regulations. With six
players instead of seven on the ice, relay players were now accepted as part of the team and would also
now form the nucleus of the reserve grade competition. The word 'Junior' usually referred to a players
ability and not his age. Age limites had not as yet been talked about or considered for players. The method of denoting reserve grade players lasted well into the 1950's. Naturally there were
always players or clubs trying to beat the system. The Committee decided that certain rules needed amending and the secretary was asked to write and
give notice of changes at the Annual General Meeting. Changes were:
1. Alteration to Rule No. 14 of the Playing Rules.
2. Alteration to Rule No. 5 of Regulations and Rules at completion of a match.
3. Alteration to Rule No. 12 of the Playing Rules.
4. Alteration to Rule No. 4 of the Constitution. No copies of early constitutions or Playing Rules have been found, but it does emphasise the amount
of reliance placed on the Hon. Secretary, Mr. Norm Josephs. Consideration was given to the suggestion that two or three referees (permanent) be appointed for
the coming season. It was agreed that Mr. C Smith, Mr N Smith and Mr. J Graham be appointed. The Hon. Secretary/Treasurer was instructed to arrange a night for the captains of the four clubs to
meet the referees in order to instruct them in their duties. Committee Meeting 31st May, 1923 1923 Premiership Draw - First Round Satruday, June 9th: Wests vs Easts.
Wednesday, June 13th: Norths vs Souths
Saturday, June 16th: Norths vs Wests.
Wednesday, June 20th: Easts vs Souths.
Saturday, June 23rd: Norths vs Easts.
Wednesday, June 27th: Souths vs Wests. The First Association badge came out of this meeting. A design was submitted by the Hon. Secretary
and accepted. The meeting approved the purchase of a dye for the badges and ordered fifty on behalf of he
four clubs and charged them 1/6 (one shilling and sixpence) each. Since 1923 there have been five different designs. During the 1940/50's the Association badge could
not be purchased by individuals (this was the second design). The badges were only presented to players
and officials of the interstate team. They were also stamped with the current year. Moved by Mr. Ives, seconded by Dr. Murphy that the four clubs, together with the Hon. Secretary be
appointed selectors of the Association. Dr Murphy abovementioned was a new member of the Committee. An American and probably the first
American to play in local competitions (apart from the visiting U.S. Navy teams). In his professional life
he was the principal of the Sydney Technical College. Next Extract: 7. Contents of the First Book - Glaciarium Ice Hockey
Club Minutes (cont'd). |