World Grand Masters Association

EXECUTIVE BOARD


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.


 


Bernard Verbunt sr. – The Netherlands

Vice President (Europe)

  • 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

Hon. Secretary

· Spectator at 1960 Rome Olympics to see elder brother Stuart play hockey for GB
· 14 seasons at Cheam HC.Captain of 1st XI in 1974 and 1975
· Joined Tunbridge Wells HC in 1976.In charge of several under 18 boys' tours to Easter tournaments in the Netherlands.Manager of men's 1st XI for a few seasons.Now plays regular vets hockey and Club President.
· Member of both England LX and Alliance HC's.Played for LX side which won Grand Masters bronze medal in Athens
· Elected Hon.Secretary of WGMA at Leverkusen in 2006
· Practising solicitor and partner in "Bean" a family run chocolate and confectionery business.
 


Doug Morrice - Scotland

Hon. Treasurer

  • 1957 started playing on the school team. In the early 60, Mill Hill , London. Joined Edinburgh CS in 1967 and captained Edinburgh CS to their first Trophy, the Scottish Cup.
  • 1986 - captained Edinburgh CS in the Veterans World Cup at Tulse Hill, London.
  • 2002 Founding father of Scotland LX, Chairman of the Org. Committee of the 5th European Super Vets. Tournament in Edinburgh.
  • Appointment as WGMA’s Hon. Treasurer in 2005.

 supporting the WGMA Committee :


Michael Gallant – England

Hon Auditor (qualifications: Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales: Registered Auditor)

  • 1964-2004 Cheam Hockey Club, currently with Purley Hockey Club.
  • 1976-1986. Founded Athenians Hockey Club in Greece, hosted teams from England, Holland, Kenya, arranged various tours, including to the 1986 veterans world cup.
  • 1984+. elected to Puritans Hockey Club, currently fixtures secretary
  • 2001+. Reformed the Members Hockey Club for a one off tour to South America, have subsequently taken some 4 tours a year to Europe, longer tours to Mexico, Vancouver, Venezuela, and Sri Lanka, and have also successfully taken part in the International Masters Hockey Tournament since 2001.