Introducing our new CEO – Shane Maddaford
Introducing our new CEO – Shane Maddaford
July 13, 2021
Kia ora koutou katoa,
Few people in this day and age can honestly say they have landed their dream job. So here I am, absolutely thrilled to be one of those lucky people, taking on this role as CEO of our great Canterbury Hockey Association.
Thanks to my parents, Raewyn and especially my father Terry, from a young age I was completely surrounded by all types of sports, and fell in love with the sporting environment and way of life we are so lucky to have here in New Zealand. Growing up on the North Shore of Auckland I enjoyed a number of successful years across a range of codes, in particular cricket and hockey. Over the years I learnt a lot about strong culture through the North Harbour hockey system, and quite fittingly where I met my wife, Toni.
Newly married, in 2008, we moved to Christchurch to start the next chapter in our lives, in what turned out to be an incredible city that we both fell in love with. Not even earthquakes and broken homes scared us away, and now Christchurch, and the Canterbury region, is our home. We are both very proud to be part of this community and now raising our two amazing children Bella (8) and Benji (5) here, makes it even more special to us.
It has always been my lifelong goal to enjoy a happy and successful career in the sports industry, and after 12 years of gaining highly valuable corporate insights and knowledge with Coca-Cola, when the opportunity arose to combine my business experience, a passion for people and honest culture with a genuine love for not only the sports industry, but especially hockey….. it felt as though this opportunity was meant to be.
After enjoying the last 13 seasons in Christchurch as a player, coach, manager, supporter, mentor and occasionally an umpire, I am now excited to bring my high level of passion and enthusiasm to the Canterbury Hockey team. I believe we are extremely lucky in our sport, and in particularly this region, to have such a strong and knowledgeable community.
I believe focus and attention on communication, transparency, excellence, and strong values, will be key in the implementation of our goals and framework to support our vision. These include continuing to grow participation and accessibility to the sport, developing sensational people, players and officials, and creating an inclusive culture and environment. This will help lead our hockey whānau to new heights of success and enjoyment, both on and off the turf and will see CHA fulfil its full potential and become the most respected hockey association in New Zealand.
With the support of my amazing family, our hard working and talented CHA staff, the generous partners and sponsors we have, and most importantly our dedicated volunteers and community, I truly believe we can create a genuine home for Canterbury Hockey that we can all be proud of.
I sincerely look forward to meeting and connecting with our entire community. My door is always open, so please feel free to contact me anytime.
Ngā mihi nui,
Shane Maddaford
021 908 448.