Long-serving secretary Bob Hurr and coach Wang Qi stepped down from their roles at the OTTA's annual meeting last week.
Qi had been with the association for four years and contributed much to the sport's development, Burgess said.
"He's certainly had a big impact, especially at junior levels.
"He loved coaching the kids and visiting schools.
"We're not sure where we will go with the coaching role at this time.
We won't be looking for a full-time person, but perhaps we'll try to get some of our senior players doing some coaching."
Hurr stood down as secretary after being challenged for the position by Andrew Marr.
Hurr, who had been in the role for "20-plus" years, will stay on the committee.
"He's got a terrific wealth of knowledge and we're pleased he's still going to be involved," Burgess said.
Hurr is joined on the committee by John Cross, Ben Duffy, Barry Ellis, Robin Sew Hoy and Graeme Clent.
Like all small sports organisations, the OTTA battles for funding, but the association was able to report a small surplus for the year of $844.
"It's not easy out there.
"You apply for grants and you get turned down and you wonder where your next dollar is coming from," Burgess said.
"We've got an investment that allows us to keep our fees down.
"We're pretty careful about what we do.
"We're always looking for new people.
"The key is to get the junior side of the sport in good health, because that's where your future lies."
Martin Duffy, Ben's father, joined a select group when he was made a life member of the OTTA.
"He's certainly given a lot to the sport.
"He's only our sixth life member, so it's a very elite club," Burgess said.
Duffy played for Otago over three decades and was a multiple South Island champion.
He later coached New Zealand and Otago teams and players, was a long-serving selector, served in the OTTA administration in various roles, ran the Kaikorai club, and organised tournaments.
