A G E N D A. 1. Confirmation of the Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 25 March 2012

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1 NEW SOUTH WALES NETBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given of the New South Wales Netball Association Limited Annual General Meeting on Saturday 23 March 2013 at Dooleys Club, John Street, Lidcombe commencing at 9.00am. A G E N D A 1. Confirmation of the Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 25 March Consideration and adoption of the Annual Report and audited Balance Sheets for the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December Consideration and adoption of Annual Reports from Sub Committees and Delegates to Other Organisations: i) Anne Clark Service Award Committee ii) Appeals Committee iii) Appointments Panel iv) Bench Operating Panel v) Grading Panel vi) Hall of Fame Panel vii) Historical & Archive Panel viii) Coaches Advisory Panel ix) Umpire Operating Panel x) Rules Review Panel xi) Delegates to Other Organisations 4. Appointment of an Auditor for the ensuring year 5. Appointment of a Returning Officer for the ensuing year 6. Such other business as deemed appropriate 7. Declaration of Board of Directors John Hahn Company Secretary Page 1 of 25

2 PREVIOUS MINUTES A copy of the Minutes from the Annual General Meeting held 25 March 2012 is attached pages 3 to 6. Page 2 of 25

3 NEW SOUTH WALES NETBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Held on Sunday 25 March 2012 at Dooley s Club, John Street, Lidcombe commencing at 9.30am Present: Directors: W. Archer AM, R. Watson, R. Havrlant, C. Murphy, J. Hahn, L. Quinn OAM, M. Murphy and C. Campbell (Chief Executive Officer), Delegates: S. McDonald (Bankstown) D. Howard (Bankstown) J. Pike (Baulkham Hills) M. O Callaghan (Baulkham Hills) S. Marks (Blacktown) K. Booth (Blacktown) D. Thrift (Blue Mountains) E. Godkin (Blue Mountains) K. Thomas (Camden) S. Connolly (Campbelltown) G. Byrne (Campbelltown) D. Pascoe (Charlestown) M. Harrison (Charlestown) S. Dawes (City of Sydney) J. Occhiuto (City of Sydney) J. Watt (Eastwood/Ryde) D. Bills (Eastwood/Ryde) M. Lowe (Fairfield) L. Simpson (Gosford) P. Fitzpatrick (Gosford) J. Small (Gunnedah) T. Sutcliffe (Gunnedah) K. Austin (Hastings Valley) T. Chalk (Hawkesbury) V. Bertenshaw (Hawkesbury) L. Burgess OAM (Hills) S. Cross (Hills) C. Lear (Illawarra) D. Elvy (Illawarra) K. Halcrow (Inner West) L. Blackmore (Inner West) T. Beedles (Kiama) J. Perry (Kuring-gai) K. Smith (Lakeside) L. Smith (Lakeside) J. Troy (Lismore) B. Dew (Lismore) K. Lambley (Macleay) J. Fulford (Maitland) B. Bird (Maitland) H. Dean (Manly) D. Philipson (Manly) C. O Donnell (Mt Druitt) B. Lee (Mt. Druitt) G. Urquhart (Nelson Bay) A. Saunders OAM (Newcastle) E. Monaghan (Newcastle) T. Field (Northern Suburbs) J. Gage (Northern Suburbs) P. Wilson (Orange) S. Wilson (Orange) K. Higgins (Parramatta/Auburn) L. Welfare (Parramatta/Auburn) J. Gillett (Penrith) C. Ormerod (Penrith) M. Archer (Port Stephens) D. Breust (Queanbeyan) J. Goudie (Quirindi) M. Kelly (Randwick) C. Hicks (Randwick) M. Caddies (Singleton) H. Andrews (St. George) L. Mina (St. George) M. Bettini (Sutherland) V. Morris (Sutherland) Y. Richardson (Taree) L. Bonnett (Taree) M. Allen (Westlakes) M. Chilvers (Westlakes) E. Hamilton (Woy Woy) M. Thomas (Woy Woy) C. Baiton (Young) Life Members: M. Corbett Anne Doring Page 3 of 25

4 N. Matthews OAM Observers: H. Randall (Charlestown) C. Davies (Maitland) Len Burgess (Hills) K. Williams (Camden) E. Konza (Blue Mountains) J. Bothwell (Inner West) Y. Vickers (Brunswick Byron) S. Naidu (KPMG) P. Keene J. Finch Returning Officer: Les Turner AEC Returning Officer: Christine Cox The President declared the meeting open at 9.35am 1. Apologies A. Margalit (Kuring-gai) A. Lipmon (Kuring-gai) E. Lawler (Liverpool) K. Whiteley (Liverpool) J. Peare (Hawkesbury) A. Shutt (Nelson Bay) V. Brunker (Kiama) M. Mearbs (Lakeside) A. Sargeant (Life Member) H. Atzemis (City of Sydney) M. Burke (Brunswick Byron) D. Jackson (Port Stephens) J. Thompson (Camden) J. Blazley (Camden) J. Webster (Grafton) MOVED Port Stephens seconded Sutherland that the apologies be accepted 2. Confirmation of the Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held on Sunday 27 March Corrections: Newcastle Nelson Bay delegate spelling - Shutt MOVED Lakeside seconded Blacktown that minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 27 March 2011 be adopted Business Arising - Nil 3. Consideration and Adoption of the Annual Report and audited Balance Sheets for the period 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011 M. Murphy (Director State Administration) Annual report as distributed J. Hahn (Director Finance) introduced Sharvek Naidu of KPMG to review the audited Balance sheets. S. Naidu spoke to the Annual Report, highlighting key information in the Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flow, Changes in Equity and invited delegates to review the notes for further elaboration. No issues to note on controls. Board and management quite open and transparent. In conclusion, he stated that NNSW is in a safe, healthy financial position. Page 4 of 25

5 MOVED J. Hahn seconded Blacktown that the Annual Report and audited Balance Sheets for the period 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011 be adopted The President thanked KPMG, M. Yen and C. Campbell for their hard work in producing the Report and Balance Sheet. 4. Consideration and adoption of the Annual Reports from Sub Committees and Delegates to Other Organisations. i. Anne Clark Service Award Committee MOVED Port Stephens seconded N. Matthews (Life Member) for the acceptance of the Annual Report of the Anne Clark Service Award Committee ii. iii. iv. Appeals Committee MOVED Blue Mountains seconded Camden for the acceptance of the Annual Report of the Appeals Committee Appointments Panel MOVED Charlestown seconded Campbelltown for the acceptance of the Annual Report of the Appointments Panel Championships & Competitions Committee Newcastle: extend a vote of thanks to Lyn Quinn as convenor of this Committees and to the committee in managing the many events of Netball NSW MOVED Sutherland seconded Lakeside for the acceptance of the Annual Report of the Championships & Competitions Committee v. Finance Committee MOVED Charlestown seconded Blacktown for the acceptance of the Annual Report of the Finance Committee vi. vii. viii. Sports Marketing Committee MOVED Gunnedah seconded Baulkham Hills for the acceptance of the Annual Report of the Sports Marketing Committee Technical Services encompassing Technical Services Strategic Panel, Coaches Operating Panel, Umpires Operating Panel and Selection Committee MOVED Kuring-gai seconded Blue Mountains for the acceptance of the Annual Report of the Technical Services encompassing Technical Services Strategic Panel, Coaches Operating Panel, Umpires Operating Panel and Selection Committee Delegates to Other Organisations MOVED Blacktown seconded St. George for the acceptance of the Annual Report of the Delegate to NSW Sports Federation MOVED Blacktown seconded Maitland for the acceptance of the Annual Report of the Delegate to NSW Commonwealth Games Association 5. Appointment of an Auditor for the ensuing year. Board recommended KPMG be appointed as auditor for ensuing year. Page 5 of 25

6 MOVED J. Hahn (Director Finance) seconded Northern Suburbs that KPMG be appointed as Auditor for the year 1 January 2012 to 31 December Appointment of a Returning Officer for the ensuing year. Board recommended that Peta Maimo be appointed as Returning Officer for the ensuing year. MOVED M. Murphy (Director State Administration) seconded Blacktown that Peta Maimo be appointed as Returning Officer for the year 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2012 The Board extended their thanks to Les Turner for the work done as the Returning Officer for the Association. The President made a presentation of thanks to Les. 7. Other Business Honorarium to President MOVED R. Watson (Vice President) seconded N. Matthews (Life Member) that an Honorarium of $5,000 be paid to the President on the same conditions as previous year Presentation of NSW Waratah Service Awards To: Jean Peare (Hawkesbury) Helen Andrews (St. George) Declaration and Presentation of NSW Life Membership To: Yvonne Richardson (Mt. Druitt) Election of Directors. W. Archer (President) declared all positions vacant. Anne Doring (Life Member) was invited to take the Chair for the declaration of the elections. The Chair introduced Christine Cox from the AEC to declare the election of Directors: President: Wendy Archer AM DECLARED ELECTED Directors: John Hahn DECLARED ELECTED FOR 2 YEARS Carol Murphy DECLARED ELECTED FOR 2 YEARS Ruth Havrlent DECLARED ELECTED FOR 2 YEARS Janet Bothwell DECLARED ELECTED FOR 1 YEAR Michele Murphy DECLARED ELECTED FOR 1 YEAR Rodney Watson DECLARED ELECTED FOR 1 YEAR The President resumed the Chair and thanked Christine Cox from the AEC The President thanked Lyn Quinn and made a presentation to Lyn for her services to the Board President declared the meeting closed at 10.20am Page 6 of 25

7 ANNUAL REPORT & AUDITED BALANCE SHEETS Please refer to the report provided separately. Page 7 of 25

8 REPORTS Page 9 Anne Clark Service Award Pages 10 to 12 Appeals Committee Pages 13 to 15 Appointments Panel Page 16 Bench Operating Panel Page 17 Grading Panel Page 18 Hall of Fame Panel Page 18 Historical and Archive Panel Page 19 Coaches Advisory Panel Page 20 Umpire Operating Panel Page 21 to 22 Rules Review Panel Page 23 Delegate Report NSW Sports Federation Page 24 Delegate Report - Australian Commonwealth Games Association, NSW Division Page 8 of 25

9 ANNE CLARK SERVICE AWARD COMMITTEE REPORT MINUTES OF ANNE CLARK SERIVCE AWARD PANEL HELD ON FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER 2012 AT VINEYARD NSW. PRESENT: JEAN PEARE, LYN BURGESS, BEV DEW, CAROL BAITON, LYNN QUINN. Jean Peare opened the meeting at am. and welcomed the ladies to her home, thanked them for their attendance. The first item of business was the election of a Convenor. Jean indicated that she would not be prepared to continue in this role. Bev Dew nominated Lynn Quinn seconded Carol Baiton. Lynn thanked the Panel for their nomination and thanked Jean for the many years she had given to the Committee/Panel. She has always lead by example, her integrity, generosity of time and knowledge of netball and faith in people a very hard act to follow. A short discussion was held by the Panel regarding the criteria for the award and agreed that the original intent was that a receipt ant be one who has given service to their district without expectation of reward or acknowledgement. Nine nominations had been received for consideration. All were correct with appropriate signatures and photographs. Each nomination was carefully considered by the Panel and unanimous agreement was reached on the following five nominees. Vivienne Bertenshaw Marie Caddies Helen Dean Susan Denman Ernita McGrath. The meeting closed at am. Page 9 of 25

10 APPEALS TRIBUNAL ANNUAL REPORT TO COUNCIL MARCH 2013 ACTIVITIES 1. During the 2012 year, the Appeals Tribunal considered () appeals as follows: (i) Appeal by Illawarra Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State League Competitions. (ii) Appeal by Inner West Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State League Competitions. (iii) Appeal by Fairfield City Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State League Competitions. (iv) Appeal by Northern Suburbs Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State League Competitions. (v) Appeal by Hills District Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State League Competitions. (vi) Appeal by Eastwood Ryde Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State League Competitions. (vii) Appeal by Coffs Harbour Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State (viii) Appeal by Maitland District Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State (ix) Appeal by Lower Clarence Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State (x) Appeal by Grafton Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State (xi) Appeal Lismore & District Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State (xii) Appeal by Scone & District Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State (xiii) Appeal by Shoalhaven Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State (xiv) Appeal by Fairfield City Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State Age (xv) Appeal by Tamworth Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State Age (xvi) Appeal by Scone & District Netball Association in relation to grading for the State Age (xvii) Appeal by Griffith Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State Age (xviii) Appeal by Dubbo Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State Age (xix) Appeal by Great Lakes Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State Age Championships Page 10 of 25

11 (xx) Appeal by Lower Clarence Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State Age Championships (xxi) Appeal by Singleton Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State Age (xxii) Appeal by Southern Highlands Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State Age (xxiii) Appeal by Wollondilly Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 State Age (xxiv) Appeal by Inner West Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2012 Night Inter District competition. (xxv) Appeal by a District in relation to a decision by Netball NSW preventing a player from playing permanently in a higher graded team. OUTCOMES REGION 1 STATE LEAGUE COMPETITIONS: 2. All six (6) appeals were dismissed. 3. A statement of reasons was provided to one District. STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 4. In relation to the seven (7) appeals lodged in respect for the State Championships two (2) appeals were upheld and five (5) were dismissed. 5. A statement of reasons was provided to five Districts. STATE AGE CHAMPIONSHIPS 6. The appeals lodged by Districts related to grading of teams in various Divisions of the Two (2) appeals were upheld and eight (8) were dismissed. NIGHT INTER-DISTRICT COMPETITION 7. One appeal was lodged and it was dismissed. 8. The appeal by the District was dismissed. It was deemed that Netball NSW had interpreted the rules correctly. GENERAL In the year under review R Watson chaired the appeal for State League and the State Championships and C Murphy was the Chair for State Age, Night Inter District and the District appeal. All appeals for the year under review were heard under the approved procedures. Personal representation to present individual cases where hearings were held was offered. In the main districts located outside Region 1 elected to have their appeal(s) heard on the written evidence submitted. Page 11 of 25

12 THANKYOU I sincerely thank all Tribunal Members for their service to assist in such an important area of our organisation. It is recommended that Council adopt the report. Rodney Watson Chair 28 February Page 12 of 25

13 APPOINTMENTS PANEL The calibre of applicant throughout each process during 2012 was of a very high standard and continued to challenge each Panel in making each appointment. The Panel members have expressed their sincere thanks to all who have put themselves forward for consideration of a State Team appointment. The depth, dedication and passion enforces the notion that Netball NSW has the quality of personnel who can assist our athletes to realise their potential. The following team appointments were made for 2012: NSW Waratahs Coach Sue Hawkins Assistant Coach Maria Lynch Manager Donna Harrison Physiotherapist Daniel Vukovic Reserve Physiotherapist Justin Walsh NSW Blues Coach Robert Wright Assistant Coach Moira Gaha Manager Anne Russell Reserve Manager Jaqua Heddle Physiotherapist Kate Macdermid 17 s and Under Head Coach Lenore Blades Assistant Coach Colleen Mitchell Manager Narelle Stokes Physiotherapist Daniel Vukovic Massage Therapist Kate Sommerville 19 s and Under Head Coach Megan Simpson Assistant Coach Moira Gaha Manager Maureen Stephenson Physiotherapist Alison Punch Massage Therapist Scott Bechaz 21 s and Under Head Coach Maria Lynch Assistant Coach Briony Akle Manager Jaqua Heddle Physiotherapist Emily Boulton-Smith Massage Therapist Jacinta Brown Page 13 of 25

14 Sydney Netball Academy Program Mentor Coaches Lisa Beehag, Sue Hawkins and Robert Wright (by virtue of employment positions) Coach Moira Gaha Assistant Coaches Jen Huggett, Kylie O Brien, Jennie Webster Manager Deb Kassing The following appointments have been made for 2013: NSW Waratahs Coach Sue Hawkins Assistant Coach Maria Lynch Manager TBC Physiotherapist Justin Walsh NSW Blues Coach Moira Gaha Assistant Coach Jenny O Keefe Manager TBC Physiotherapist Kate Macdermid 17 s and Under Head Coach Lenore Blades Assistant Coach Colleen Mitchell Manager Narelle Stokes Physiotherapist Daniel Vukovic Massage Therapist Kate Sommerville 19 s and Under Head Coach Joanne Macdermid Assistant Coach Leonie Stewart - Weeks Manager Maureen Stephenson Physiotherapist Alison Ferris Massage Therapist Laurance Pratt 21 s and Under Head Coach Maria Lynch Assistant Coach Dianne Brown Manager Jaqua Heddle Physiotherapist Emily Boulton-Smith Massage Therapist Scott Bechaz Mentor Coach Sue Hawkins Tour Manager Dianne Brown (17 s and 19 s) Page 14 of 25

15 Sydney Netball Academy Program Mentor Coaches Sue Hawkins and Robert Wright Coach Moira Gaha Assistant Coaches Jen Huggett and Jennie Webster Manager Deborah Kassing Scholarship Coach Marjorie Parr Selectors Selectors are appointed from a list of suitably qualified people who have indicated their availability for a series of events and activities. Selectors are appointed in line with the Netball NSW Selection Policy Procedures. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to the following people who give so freely of their time and expertise to Netball NSW in the area of appointments - Janet Bothwell, Robert Wright, Lisa Beehag, Sue Hawkins, M Lynch, L Blades, J Macdermid, M Gaha, Sean Mungovan, Troy Baverstock, Carolyn Campbell. Wendy Archer Chairperson Appointments Panel Page 15 of 25

16 BENCH OPERATING PANEL Bench Officials Panel 2012: Members: Lynn Quinn, Yvonne Richardson & Lyn Bonnett. The Bench Officials Panel (BOP) held 5 meetings in 2012 At these meeting the Bench Officials Panel plan and coordinate mentor programs for Timers and Scores to ensure everyone are well educated and feel comfortable to move up to the next Level of Officiating. Bench Officials panel created and supported a mentoring program to those that wished to move forward. State League 1 8 was utilised. Bench Officials Panel provided 6 Bench Officials workshops in Bench Officials Panel provided mentor support for those that applied to move to the next National accredited Level of Timing and Scoring. BOP assists with allocations of ANZ Championships Bench Officials 2012 Bench Officials Panel successfully accredited: 3 National Bench Managers, 15 State Level Bench Officials, 2 National Level Bench Officials Page 16 of 25

17 GRADING PANEL 2012 GRADING PANEL REPORT Report prepared by: Rebecca Pollard, Competitions and Events Officer The following Netball NSW members were appointed to the 2012 Grading Panel by the Netball NSW Board of Directors: Lynn Quinn OAM, Carol Baiton, Lyn Bonnett. Due to unavailability on a number of dates the Grading Panel was scheduled to meet, Carol Baiton withdrew from the Grading Panel following her appointment. The Grading Panel met on the following dates to review the grading process undertaken, and the provisional grading for each competition as proposed by the Competitions and Events Officer: DOOLEYS State League Grading Panel meeting held: 8 February 2012, Anne Clark Centre Attendees: Lynn Quinn OAM, Lynn Bonnett, Rebecca Pollard (Competitions and Events Officer) Number of entries received: 79 teams State Championships Grading Panel meeting held: 18 April 2012, Anne Clark Centre Attendees: Lynn Quinn OAM, Lynn Bonnett, Rebecca Pollard (Competitions and Events Officer) Number of entries received: 153 teams State Age Championships Grading Panel meeting held: 9 May 2012, Anne Clark Centre Attendees: Lynn Quinn OAM, Lynn Bonnett, Rebecca Pollard (Competitions and Events Officer) Number of entries received: 305 teams Court Craft Plexipave Night Interdistrict Grading Panel meeting held: 15 August 2012, Anne Clark Centre Attendees: Lynn Quinn OAM, Lynn Bonnett, Rebecca Pollard (Competitions and Events Officer) Number of entries received: 66 teams THANK YOU I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the Grading Panel for their time and years of experience lent to the grading process, ensuring all grading was undertaken in accordance with the competition grading rules. Page 17 of 25

18 HALL OF FAME PANEL At the 2012 Netball NSW State Dinner, two new inductees were inducted into the Netball NSW Hall of Fame: Edna Ross (nee Medcalf) and Karan Smith (nee Bulloch). Wendy Archer AM Convenor HISTORICAL AND ARCHIVE PANEL This year there have been no formal meetings due in the main part to the continued ill health of the Convenor. However during the year many inquiries have been answered by where possible and with the help of the staff. The Archives now contain four cupboards of Series of information stored in various forms as well as several storage boxes of uniforms, trophies and photo albums of many different occasions. These are currently held in Netball NSW s storage facility. Once the Centre of Excellence is operating we envisage that there will be much better access to the Association s archives through dynamic and static displays that will show our history to all who visit the Centre. Lyn Burgess OAM Convenor Page 18 of 25

19 COACHES ADVISORY PANEL 2012 Coach Advisory Panel (CAP): Convenor: Nicole Horton Committee: Di Brown Sue Hawkins Maria Lynch Jenny Webster Convened: 20 th April & 5 th October The CAP reviewed the flow/progression of the coach development pathway from Net Set Go! to High Performance identifying areas for enhancement and continued discussion. Feedback was sort regarding the education pathway and programs and courses. The feedback from the group was used to further develop the Coach Education plan for Many successful regional and metropolitan workshops; courses; programs; tours and visits were conducted throughout the year. Highlights Accreditation Courses Dare To Develop A Diamond rollout State League metropolitan and regional mentoring programs 15 s Development Weekend Talented Athlete Program Connect Coaching Insiders Series Game Sense Workshops Net Ed Page 19 of 25

20 UMPIRE OPERATING PANEL Umpire Operations Panel 2012: Duncan Lang National A Sutherland Rachel Hughes National A Bathurst Allison Gill National A Kuringai Jason Baker National A Hawkesbury Lynn Pudarich National A Campbelltown Ann Tomaszewski National A Bankstown The Umpire Operation Panel (UOP) held 8 meetings in At these meetings the Umpire Operations Panel creates and plan mentor/coaching programs, for all Netball NSW events. Plan and created Programs for all Umpire camps including Convenors Camp Implemented and supported the SLIP program Implemented and supported the Academy Challenge Program including umpire allocations for this event Implemented and support program for NIB Academy Challenge Program including umpire allocations Assists Netball NSW with the allocations each day at State Age and State Championships Assisted with the allocation of umpires for State League Divisions 1 8 Provide programs for equal opportunities for all umpires including programs for NetEd Regional visits Ensure the badging of umpires at all times complies with the AANA National Umpire Development Framework Assist with the implementation of umpiring programs and initiatives to increase participation in umpiring at all levels Assist with the provision of umpiring courses for all levels of umpires Page 20 of 25

21 2012 RULES REVIEW PANEL REPORT Report prepared by: Rebecca Pollard, Competitions and Events Officer The following Netball NSW members were appointed to the 2012 Rules Review Panel (RRP) by the Netball NSW Board of Directors: Lynn Quinn OAM (Chair), Grant Corderoy, Debra Hanson, Mary-Jane Hauser, Jennie Thompson. The RRP met on the following dates: Rules Review Panel Meeting Meeting held: 18 July 2012, Anne Clark Centre Attendees: Lynn Quinn OAM (Chair), Grant Corderoy, Debra Hanson, Mary-Jane Hauser, Jennie Thompson, Carolyn Campbell (CEO), Gail Eckert (Operations Manager), Heidi Helmood (Operations Coordinator) Activities: The RRP members were welcomed by Netball NSW CEO Carolyn Campbell and, as this was the first time a RRP had been appointed, the RRP was given a brief of their role and what they were tasked with achieving. Following this initial meeting, and as a means of establishing a base starting point, each Panel member reviewed the Netball NSW competition rules independently and forwarded their proposed changes to Netball NSW for collation into one document. Rules Review Panel Meeting Meeting held: 31 July 2012, Anne Clark Centre Attendees: Lynn Quinn OAM (Chair), Grant Corderoy, Debra Hanson, Mary-Jane Hauser, Jennie Thompson, Rebecca Pollard (Competitions and Events Officer), Heidi Helmood (Operations Coordinator) Activities: Using the Netball NSW Policy and Procedures and Rules for Championships and Competitions ('the rules document') updated with the collation of the RRP's proposed changes as the basis for discussion, the RRP commenced reviewing the rules document clause by clause. The agreed changes were complied by the Competitions and Events Officer and forwarded to the RRP for review prior to the next scheduled meeting. Rules Review Panel Meeting Meeting held: 23 August 2012, Anne Clark Centre Attendees: Lynn Quinn OAM (Chair), Grant Corderoy, Debra Hanson, Mary-Jane Hauser, Jennie Thompson, Rebecca Pollard (Competitions and Events Officer) Activities: Further review and discussion of the rules document was undertaken, with final changes to the rules to be put forward by the RRP for discussion at the Rules Review Forum being agreed upon at this meeting. Rules Review submissions that had been called for from Associations and members were also reviewed by the RRP ahead of the Rules Review Forum. Agreed changes to the rules document were compiled by the Competitions and Events Officer and forwarded to the RRP for their approval before the Page 21 of 25

22 document was uploaded to the Netball NSW website for the information of Associations prior to the Rules Review Forum. Rules Review Forum Meeting held: 29 August 2012, DOOLEYS Lidcombe Catholic Club The 2012 Rules Review Forum was conducted by the RRP, led by Chair Lynn Quinn OAM. Notes and feedback was recorded by the Competitions and Events Officer for the information of the RRP and all Associations and Netball NSW members. Rules Review Panel Meeting Meeting held: 3 September 2012, Anne Clark Centre Attendees: Lynn Quinn OAM (Chair), Grant Corderoy (via telephone), Debra Hanson, Mary-Jane Hauser, Jennie Thompson, Rebecca Pollard (Competitions and Events Officer) Activities: Based on feedback from the Rules Review Forum, the RRP reviewed and made further changes to the rules document. The agreed changes were complied by the Competitions and Events Officer and forwarded to the RRP for review prior to the rules document being made available to the Netball NSW Board of Directors for review. The RRP was invited to attend a Netball NSW Board meeting to speak to the proposed rule changes and answer any queries from Directors. As a result of this consultation some further review and changes to the rules document was undertaken by the RRP via circular resolution. The final rules document, encompassing all changes proposed by the RRP was distributed in the November Council Meeting papers. All proposed change to the rules document for 2013 were voted on at the November Council Meeting. THANK YOU On behalf of RRP Chair Lynn Quinn OAM, I would like to pass on my sincere thanks to the Rules Review Panel members for so freely and willingly giving of their time and expertise on this Panel. The work of the Panel required the RRP to spend many hours meeting at the Anne Clark Centre, and many more countless hours reviewing rules changes and documentation in between meetings. The RRP members demonstrated their passion for, and commitment to our sport in NSW through their robust debate and discussion and their desire to ensure the rules review process was considered and thorough at all times. Page 22 of 25

23 DELEGATE S REPORT NSW SPORTS FEDERATION As Netball NSW delegate to the NSW Sports Federation I attended the AGM and a Forum preceding it on Wednesday 24 October Nikki Horton from Netball NSW Office, and Carolyn Campbell were also in attendance. The Forum had 3 speakers: Carolyn Watts - Director, Integrity in Sport Australian Sports Commission (spoke on Play by the Rules program and MPIO training update) Julie Stafford Education Manager, NSW Sports Federation (spoke on Education Programs offered Key initiatives) Amanda Spalding Director of Corporate and Community; Rockdale City Council and Director of Womensport & Recreation NSW (spoke on long term planning for Local Government facilities and implications for Sporting Organisations). The AGM commenced just after 4pm with the Annual Report and Financials presented to the meeting. Motions to adopt a new Constitution were moved and accepted. Election for 4 places on Board was held with 5 nominees. Successful candidates were: Carolyn Campbell [netball], Aaron Bloomfield [gymnastics], Michelle Hanley [football] and Joseph La Posta [AFL]. Phillip Daly [Triathlon] stood but was unsuccessful. Auditors for ensuing year were appointed: Pitcher Partners. CEO Ross Turner addressed the meeting on the Strategic Review Report conducted by Nous Group. After close of AGM there was a short general meeting, where the main concern was on the cost of the awards dinner. Ross Turner advised that this year s dinner was a set price but he is looking at sponsorship to reduce the cost in the future. Carol Murphy Netball NSW Delegate Page 23 of 25

24 DELEGATE S REPORT - AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH GAMES ASSOCIATION, NSW DIVISION The AGM was held Wednesday, 19 th September Minutes of the previous AGM were accepted. Presidents, CEO s and Financial reports were presented and accepted. The election of new Constituted Bodies and /or Recognised Bodies was held with Basketball joining the membership. A SPECIAL RESOLUTION Amendment to the Constitution was put forward : a. PATRON/S The Division at its Annual General Meeting following a Commonwealth Games, may appoint on the recommendation of the Executive a Patron and such number of Patrons as it considers necessary, subject to acceptance by that person or persons. The above Special Resolution (a) was amended to read "the Patron will be the Premier of NSW. Premier Barry O Farrell has since accepted this appointment. Attendees were treated to a talk from Jayme Paris (Australian Para Olympic cyclist) and her coach Tom Skulander. Ruth Havrlant. Netball NSW Delegate. Page 24 of 25

25 APPOINTMENT AUDITOR MOVED and seconded by the Board of Directors that KPMG be appointed as Auditor for the year 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2013 _ APPOINTMENT RETURNING OFFICER MOVED and seconded by the Board of Director that Peita Mamo be appointed as Returning Officer for the year 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2013 _ DECLARATION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS _ Page 25 of 25