At the UKDBA, we believe that your input is essential to our organisation

The UK Dodgeball Association now has 11 members of staff in part time, full time and voluntary positions. Not to mention the many volunteers, coaches, tutors and referees that help to develop our sport. If you wish to discover more about a certain area please contact one of the officers below. If you would like to get involved in the UKDBA more then please have a look at the Jobs section of the website for all part time, full time and voluntary opportunities available.

CEO / Chairperson

Mo Islam
moislam@ukdba.org
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Coming from a background of County Cricket and sports development with the county of Hertfordshire I joined the UKDBA as a development officer in 2009 and was subsequently appointed Chairman and CEO in 2010. My role encompasses a wide range of activities but more subsequently building lasting partnerships with key bodies in sport such as Sport England, the EFDS, the Youth Sport Trust, UK Sport and Sports Coach UK. As the CEO of the UKDBA I also oversee the board of directors and ensure that the organisation is always making positive steps (big or small) towards the continued development of our sport on a local, national and international level.

Director of Sports Development

Ben Hoyle
ben.hoyle@ukdba.org
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I have been involved in the UKDBA since 2008, formerly Vice Captain at Leeds Met Carnegie and 2007 UK Champions I have seen the sport develop from its very beginning through to our present NGB status. Currently I work on National projects including Matalan Your Activity, Matalan Sporting Communities, School Games, Dodgeball Young Leaders, Mini Leaders and support club and community development. I also introduce Dodgeball to our priority areas by developing links with local stakeholders in order to create new opportunities for coaches, players and enthusiasts to get more involved in the sport in their local communities. Last year over 300 secondary schools were introduced to Dodgeball and are now playing on a regular basis. I aim to improve on this figure and create more regular pathways into clubs and competition for players of all ages and abilities.

Director of Competitions

Nick Pinnock
nick.pinnock@ukdba.org
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I have been involved with dodgeball since November 2005, when I started a team from my place of work. I started a local league in my home town and I was soon asked to take over running leagues in other nearby towns, by the people who set them up. The UKDBA had already been founded in name but it was not until I called the first meeting in March 2007 that a committee was elected and it started to truly operate as an NGB.
I am the Director of Competitions, which means that my role is predominantly the running and organising of adult dodgeball competitions and the training of referees. Over the last five years adult dodgeball has developed from a few local leagues to a schedule of regular tournaments around the country and there is now a Premier League and a Two Division National League for the top level teams.
More development is planned and the adult competitive structure will continue to strengthen.

Deputy Director of Sports Development

Mike Linger
mike.linger@ukdba.org
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I have been involved with the UKDBA since 2009 and have seen the sport grow from a relatively unknown sport up to its NGB status.
Currently I work on projects including Sportivate, School Games, County Structure. I also support Clubs and Community Development in the South

Director of Strategic Operations

Vice President - European Dodgeball Federation
Tom Hickson
tom.hickson@ukdba.org
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My role involves being a leading strategic partner with the UK's National Sports Council's and aligning corporate priorities. In addition I work with non sporting bodies such as Public Health and Central Government to raise the profile of the UKDBA. Finally within my role as Vice President and UKDBA representative of the European Dodgeball Federation I work in partnership within continental governing bodies to develop the World Dodgeball Federation.

Director of Marketing & Communications

Colin Rimmer
colin.rimmer@ukdba.org
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My role within the UKDBA is to help promote the sport both in the UK and internationally. This ever-growing and much beloved sport is gaining massive support throughout schools, local clubs and on the european and international circuits and it is my job to oversee how the sport is represented visually and to communicate its core values and many benefits to those new to the game. My background is primarily design based having held many positions throughout the advertising industry covering all aspects of marketing for a wide variety of sectors. There are many exciting developments ahead, both in the sport and in the way it will be represented by the UKDBA - watch this space!

Dodgeball Activator - Greater Manchester

Chris Riley
chris.riley@ukdba.org
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As the Dodgeball Activator for Greater Manchester I am responsible for promoting the sport at Grass Roots Level within the county. My role is centred around the UKDBA's 'Launch Into Dodgeball' Programme. Launch Into Dodgeball provides Primary and Secondary Schools with the opportunity to learn the basics of the sport and engage in Competition. I currently manage a team of 10 Coaches to deliver this.
Alongside the Schools programme, I am also involved in the growing Community Club structure within Greater Manchester. We currently run or support Clubs in Manchester and Stockport and hope to replicate this in all Boroughs in the not too distant future

Dodgeball Activator - Surrey

Matt York
matt.york@ukdba.org

Membership

Peter Hanna
membership@ukdba.org

Coach Education Manager

Roger Pickering
roger.pickering@ukdba.org

Coach Education

Martin Knight
martin.knight@ukdba.org