The  Committee is essential to the organisation and running of TUHA activities. Without the dedicated efforts of the volunteers who perform the duties of each of the Committee positions, the sport would not operate in our State.

The TUHA Committee members are elected by TUHA members at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). A call for nominations for the Committee positions is made in the lead up to the AGM and any TUHA member may nominate a fellow TUHA member or herself/himself for one or more of the Committee positions. Such nominations are normally made via in writing to the TUHA Secretary or to the TUHA President. Nominations can also be made during the elections at the AGM itself.

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Current TUHA Committee Members

ACTING PRESIDENT
Craig Proctor

Craig has been playing underwater hockey since 1976, beginning with Melbourne University Underwater Club, and currently plays for Dr S v Eaglehorn in B Grade. He was TUHA President in 2010 - 2012.  He agreed to be stand-in President up until the AGM in November 2024.

VICE PRESIDENT
Andrew Cawthorn

Andrew has been playing underwater hockey since 1987, and currently plays for the Old Puckers in B Grade. He rejoined the Committee in 2019, after having earlier been a Committee member.

SECRETARY
Shaun Quin

Shaun started playing underwater hockey in Queensland in 1988, and currently plays for the Hot Chilli Prawns in B Grade. He has been on the current Committee since 2015 and is also on the 2021 Elite Worlds Organising Committee.

TREASURER
Wil Suessenbach

Wil is a latecomer to the wonderful sport of underwater hockey. He became hooked on the sport a couple of years ago when he began training with his daughter’s team, the irrepressible Grizzlies from Hell, where he still flails around to the amusement of all. He got duped into being the TUHA Treasurer as he was told “you don’t have to do very much”. He lives in regret but hopes his efforts will get him into heaven.

CHIEF REFEREE
Richard Cleary

Richard has been a player in Tasmanian State teams for more than 10 years and has represented Australia at international level since 2012. He is Captain and player for Depth Charges in A Grade.

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
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​STATE COORDINATOR
Nathan Whelan

Nathan is a qualified, sport specific Level 2 Underwater Hockey Coach. He started playing the sport at the age of 12 in 1990. He has coached numerous Junior, Mens and Womens teams since 1996 at both national and international level, and including coaching Tasmania's Womens team to 5 consecutive National Gold Medals in recent years. Nathan is also a Qualified Level 3 Referee at international level. He's an all-rounder of the sport with loads of knowledge to pass on, both for supporting beginners and for developing all players to their best.

EQUIPMENT OFFICER
Dave Hilder

Dave has been refereeing for almost as long as he has been playing. He started reffing to help out in the school’s competition and enjoyed it.....a lot. He has reffed at national and international competitions and he is a past TUHA President. Dave is current Captain and player of the mighty Ariba Amoebas in B Grade.

WEB MANAGER
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MEDIA OFFICER 
Craig Proctor 

Craig has been playing underwater hockey since 1976, beginning with Melbourne University Underwater Club, and currently plays for Dr S v Eaglehorn in B Grade. He was TUHA President in 2010 - 2012.

MPIO Officer
Briody Hilder

Briody has been playing underwater hockey since she could first hold a stick and has represented Tasmania at several Nationals. She is a current player and Vice Captain of A Grade team Turbo Taddies. 
For any matters requiring a response from Briody as MPIO, send her an email at [email protected].