WEST LAKES TRIATHLON CLUB

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1 WEST LAKES TRIATHLON CLUB INCORPORATED ANNUAL REPORT 2007/2008 Mark Kirtland PAB Carpentry Paul Batistella Darren Roberts Lorenzo Peressin Anthony Meade Sports Dietician Glenelg Dave McGlashan Chris Mehaffey Personal trainer Greenleaf Flowers Tricia Nixon

2 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2007/08 SATURDAY 12 July p.m. GRANGE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB Chairperson: Vincent Tremaine Minutes: Damon Fisher Facilitator: Paul Batistella Attendees: Club Members Meeting Agenda: 1. Welcome and Apologies Vincent Tremaine 2. Minutes of 2006/07 AGM Vincent Tremaine Acceptance and business arising 3. Officers Reports a) President Vincent Tremaine b) Treasurer Rick Daley 4. Committee Positions declared vacant Vincent Tremaine 5. Election of Officers Paul Batistella 6. General Business 2008/09 President 7. Presentation Night

3 The Club has enjoyed another great year. Major highlights of the past year include: 1. Membership up to 151 made up of: TriSA Members 138 Non TriSA Members 13 Female Members 48 Male Members 103 Junior Members 12 Social Members 4 PRESIDENT S REPORT Last year we had 132 members and the previous year 106 so in 2 years we have increased our membership by 42% but importantly female membership has grown by 71% - Go girls!! Laker Ladies Your President with a girl - none other than Chrissy Wellington, World and Australian Ironman Champion, from Britain. The photo was taken at the 2008 Ironman Australia finishing line. Chrissy is great ambassador for Triathlon with a sparkling personality and a great sense of humour. This is your Club Captain endeavouring to out do your President by coercing Chrissy to wear the Laker hat in Hawaii. Most of you of course will notice the genuine warmth between Chrissy and the President and the reluctance to have facial contact with Nathan!!

4 2. State Awards: a. Winning the Club State Series b. Matt White Open Male Champion c. 10 Laker overall age group State Champions this year 3. Matt White an amazing 7 th in the Australian Ironman at Port Macquarie in 8:59:50, with a 0:52:16 swim, a 4:55:15 bike and a 3:12:18 run. 4. Have a look at the World Class athletes in the top 10: 1 Patrick VERNAY 8:31:33 2 Mitchell ANDERSON 8:40:19 3 Mathias HECHT 8:42:48 4 Tim BERKEL 8:44:20 5 Luke MCKENZIE 8:46:01 6 Luke BELL 8:56:17 7 Matt WHITE 8:59:50 8 Nathan STEWART 9:03:29 9 Chrissie WELLINGTON 9:03:55 10 Raimo RAUDSEPP 9:04:24 A World class support crew 5. A total of 23 Lakers complete the Australian Ironman at Port Macquarie 7 Matt White 8:59:50 39 Darren Morriss 9:33:38 54 Travis Hickman 9:40: John Pidgeon 10:20: Travis Mckenzie 10:32: Adriano Pavia 10:48: Vincent Tremaine 10:48: Peter Lines 11:09: Tim Slaven 11:19: Kevin Duffy 11:34: Nancy Cullen 11:36: Stephen Diamond 11:48: Kent Dredge 11:49: Scott Corrie 11:58: David Mcglashan 12:30: Paul Broadley 12:54: Andrena Moore 13:10: Judy-Ann Keplin 13:19: Damien White 13:30: Kerrie Parsons 13:38: Alison Hutchinson 13:43: Ben Stevens 14:13: Mark Travers 14:23:36 A 6 pack Matt

5 6. A total of 14 Lakers complete the New Zealand Ironman: Kev Fergusson 9.44 Nathan Warburton 9.57 Alan Rees Stan Garland Travis McKenzie Richard Pryor Peter Nolan Vincent Tremaine Mark Kirtland Evarne Rees Darryl Tozer Todd Paterson Natasha Grant Fergusson Our Club Captain, Nathan Warburton competes in the World Ironman Championships in Hawaii and finishes in 10:30:50, after a 1:11:23 swim, a 5:19:15 bike and an awesome 3:48:46 run. Iron Rambo in Hawaii 8. Four Lakers qualify for the World Ironman Championship in Hawaii - Richard Prior, Nancy Cullen, Andrena Moore and Matt White 9. Mary Mitchell wins a lottery spot for Hawaii 10. Daniel Lock wins the year age group at Mooloolaba 11. Andrena Moore third in her age group in the World Olympic distance championships in Hamburg Germany The Lakers at World championships in Hamburg, Germany

6 The Lakers at Ironman New Zealand adopt Griff Weste The Lakers at Ironman New Zealand adopt a pose Footnote The Presidential Daughter photoshopped out our Speedos. Two year s ago the Club prepared a new Development Plan which included a restructuring of the committee. The key objectives of the Plan, progress to date are as follows: Membership Provide new members with support and encouragement through a structured induction process. o Induction progress stalled o Induction process to be reviewed and re-implemented o Membership growing rapidly Training and Coaching Provide quality coaching and training facilities and a wide range of training sessions to suit all levels of personal development o Wide variety of quality training sessions o A base for windtrainer sessions would be useful Junior Development Recruit, support and develop Junior athletes o Junior sessions well managed and growing o Needs continuing support

7 Elite Competitor Support - Support and assist with the development of Elite athletes o No progress to date o Reassess over next year Women s Development - Encourage female participation in Triathlon at all levels o Formal support limited o Good growth anyway Support for Triathlon in SA - Assist with the development of the sport of Triathlon o Lakers played a significant role at State level o Continue through next year Social - Create and develop a socially active club, catering for all members o Christmas function o Pub nights o Lake Aquathlons o Presentation night o Regional event trips o New Zealand trip this year o Melbourne marathon later this year Social Lakers Marketing & Promotion Promote the club for the purpose of public awareness of the sport, membership growth and sponsor funding o No progress o Reassess over next year Sponsorship Partner with other organizations to achieve financial goals whilst providing sponsors with value o Limited progress Sponsor growth this year o Web revamp will improve package for the coming year o Sponsorship target to be set and marketing document to be prepared Communications and Culture To maintain a communication system to facilitate awareness of Club policies, objectives, goals and agenda s and to fosters values of respect, honesty, humility and unity within the Club. o The following documents are included on the website: Club Constitution Communication Policy Annual Report Annual report Organisational Structure Development Plan Lakers Code of Conduct Lakers Bike Code o Regular newsletters and s have been sent to all members o The distribution system is working effectively o The website will be further improved over the next couple of months

8 Finance - Develop and sustain a financially viable Club o Club finances sound - $4,000 raised through the teams Event o Greater fund raising associated with new facilities will be required. Facilities To provide facilities and equipment to facilitate the achievement of the Club s objectives o Various home base options considered during the year o Possible participation in new Henley SLSC Clubhouse Discussions/negotiations with Henley over the next year Henley has now received approval for the new Club House development Organisational Structure To maintain an organisational structure and system that facilitates the achievement of the Club s objectives o Implemented o Limited contribution from many office bearers over the past year less emphasis on Presentation Night nominations So whilst we have had a great year there is much more to do. We need to: Improve the support new members receive Continue our discussions with Henley SLSC and start raising some funds for a permanent base Increase the involvement of women, children and family members perhaps add a Walking Club for non triathletes and injured members Add at least one more social event Continue to improve administration and communication Improve marketing and sponsorship Run another event I would like to thank the Committee members for their work during the year, particularly Nathan, Rick, Jason, Mehaff, Todd, Grant, Nigel and Verity and thanks to very active non committee member Paul Battistella. Lastly my thanks to our sponsors this year: PAB Carpentry Paul Battistella, builder ( ) Mark Kirtland, Butlers Pumps, irrigation, water features etc ( ) Darren Roberts, Zest Health Clubs ( ) UrbanOasis, pools by Lorenzo Peressin ( ) Sportspower Glenelg, Dave McGlashan ( ) Greenleaf Flowers, Tricia Nixon ( ) tricianixon@hotmail.com

9 Chris Mehaffey Personal trainer ( ) Anthony Meade Sports Dietician ( ) Vincent Tremaine President Treasurer s Report 2008 Note: this report is just a summary and is not the report for auditor 1. Overview and Highlights: Bank balance at July for AGM was: $11067 Revenue for the 2007/2008 year was $33,921 Expenditure for the 2006/2007 year was $24,257 Bank balance at June was: $ (less accommodation deposits etc, approx $1,200.) This past financial year has been one of consolidation to enable the club to be in a better position financially to be involved in any new clubroom opportunities if they arise. 2. Sponsorship and fundraising: Thanks to: Dave McGlashen from Glenelg Sports Power for the $150 sponsorship; Travis McKenzie from Woolworths for proving meat/bread/salads for Aquathon BBQ and the Bowls night. Anthony Meade for his work with pancakes etc at a few races. Frank and Rita Bennink for their money through sales of Volcom clothing The many members who sold chocolates which brings in over $1200. The sponsors of this years raffle; Paul Battistella, Mark Kirtland, Shirley Lines, Zest Health Clubs and Flinders Port. The income from sale of raffle tickets was $1742. To the members who sold the raffle tickets; especially Nathan W, Vincent & Pete N. Verity and Nigel for the Bowls Night which made a small profit. 3. A major revenue raiser this year was the Lakers Beginners and Teams Triple Sprint Triathlon on Dec 9 th This event raised $4080 for the club. Many thanks to Vincent T, Nigel and Verity Pietsch for their huge organisational effort and the many club volunteers who helped on the day. 4. The club received $200 from TriSA for winning the Club Championship. 5. The club pays Tri SA fees of $750 and an affiliation fee of $50 plus a Tri Aust Insurance fee of $677.

10 6. Running sessions: Thanks to Nigel Pietsch for his professionally run sessions. The $2 user -pays ensure that this session is only a cost to those who attend. Fees collected from Wed/Thursday sessions amounted to $1556. Expenditure against this was $2,136 in the form of oval hire, electricity and coaching fees. 7. Velodrome sessions: No sessions were held this year due to condition of the surface but the club is still in credit of $369 from 2006/2007. Thanks to Todd P for his organisation of Saturday rides; the club pays his Tri SA fees ($140). 8. Swim sessions: the members session fee of $7 went towards discounted entry fee (now $6.30) and the lane hire. The club reimbursed Grant Fergusson his TriSA membership ($140) for his great coaching effort. 9. Uniforms: Expenditure on uniforms (including 2006 stock) $15,683; income was $15,245. Thanks to Nathan W for his efforts here. A new order, including some new items, will occur soon. 10. Social functions: The club sponsored the December Xmas party ($409), the twilight race series ($100) and the trophies and prizes for the AGM presentation night ($474). 11. Internet costs etc: The club paid out $705 to cover these. Expenditure this year, with new web page may be around $ Trailer costs included re wiring, registration and storage amounted to $ Other miscellaneous costs include Post Box ($70), hall hire ($290), auditor s gift ($49) Rick Daley Treasurer This photograph has nothing to do with the Treasurer s report but at least I got you to look at the page!!

11 2008 AWARDS 1. Junior Female & Male champions. Best performed junior athlete under 19 in the club a) Female Alexandra Slaven - Racing in the Under 16 age group Alexandra improved her performances yet again this year racing in 4 events and recording 3 race wins. Also represented S.A. in the schoolgirls creditably in the Australian titles in April. Another with a big future in the sport. b) Male Tom Gilligan outstanding performance from a new star on the horizon racing in the strong Junior Elite competition recording 3 race victories in 10 starts for the year. Certainly a huge potential in the sport 2. Most Improved athletes of the year a) Female Rita Bennink Taking up the sport so she could get to see Frank a little more she has steadily improved and this year gone to the next level of performance. A keen competitor Rita raced in 7 events recording a victory and never finishing lower than 2 nd. Also was selected to represent Australia in Germany in the Olympic Distance event b) Male James Duffy Another newer athlete to the horizon. No doubt got sick of watching Dad and sister perform so thought he would get serious over the last year or 2. This year raced 9 times for 6 wins and never lower than 2 nd. A continued improved training efforts will see him dominate age group racing in the years to come. Captured the State Sprint Title at Coomeellla in December 3. Club Age Group Champions FEMALE MALE James Mullins Under 16 Alexandra Slaven Rees Cooper-Jones Natasha Williams Ethan Lyons Jane Rothe James Duffy Annette Eastwood Ben Noll Samantha Sturm Stephen Barter Evarne Rees Nathan Warburton Angela Potter Kent Dredge Jo Link Lawrence Perressin Rita Bennink Ian Berry Jan Daley Chris Carter Rick Daley John Baines 4. Coaches Award Awarded by the club coaches to the athlete they believe within the club who has put in the greatest effort on the training track - Scott Corey

12 5. Most Outstanding Female & Male Age Group competitor a) Female Our Women s ranks have blossomed over the past 3 to 4 years and now this award is always very hotly contested, we really do have some outstanding athletes that competed for this award. Closely in contention were Joanne Link a strong competitor over all distances, Angela Potter in her 1 st full season, Jan Daley who continues to improve and Rita Bennink who has already been rewarded for her outstanding efforts. However in an outstanding season that saw her victorious in 8 races out of 10 and never lower than 2 nd, her exceptional training focus has seen her develop rapidly and no doubt a full season of racing Elite is just around the corner. The winner of the State Female Age Grouper of the year - Annette Eastwood b) Male Again very closely contested award in an area where we are undoubtedly the strongest club in the State with numerous athletes having outstanding seasons again in all age groups. Leading contenders included.james Duffy who also has been rewarded for his outstanding efforts, Rick Daly again who dominated his age group with another unbeaten season, Ian Berry who focused on the local season and his efforts were justly rewarded, Chris Carter who had a stellar season. But the winner in an outstanding unbeaten season in an exceptionally hotly contested age group containing many outstanding athletes, racing 11 times for 9 race wins and another who could continue to dominate at age group level for many years Stephen Barter 6. Senior Male & Female Club Champion Awarded to the best performed athlete within the Club racing at the 0pen (elite level) a) Female Not available as there was not a qualifier this season. b) Male Great to see so many Lakers racing Elite with this year 6 Lakers performing superbly in Matt White, Matt Stephens, Darren Morriss, Daniel Lock, Danny Salter and Derek Ozga. c) Now the winner - Well what more can we say about this athlete except what an amazing season. 10 starts for 11 wins in the fiercely competitive Elite category is a fabulous performance. Swept all major races over all distances in S.A. On a National basis 2 nd place at Victorian State 70.3 Championships, with probably the major highlight being his 7 th place at the Australian Ironman and for that effort becoming the first South Australian that will race the Hawaii Ironman as a Professional athlete He has been rewarded for countless hours of training that he has and will continue to do in the lead-up to the event and I am sure we will all eagerly be watching him and the other Laker athletes at Hawaii. Superb describes the performances of the winner MATT WHITE 7. Outstanding National or International performance for female or male athlete within the Club In February Mick Tagell s 2 nd place in the Australian 70.3 championships, Mary Mitchell s 3 rd place in Geelong and Andrena Moore winning her age group in the same event

13 In the past 12 months an amazing 41 Lakers have completed Ironman events here and around the world with the standout performances being Kevin Fergusson s 2 nd age group place in New Zealand and Hawaii qualifying spots for Nancy Cullen, Andrena Moore and Richard Pryor. Special mention to Mary Mitchell for her winning a lottery spot to Hawaii And in August last year in Hamburg the World Olympic Distance with 8 reps in: Rita & Frank Bennink, Jan & Rick Daley, Andrena & Trevor Moore & Sarah Martin & Lawrence Perressin with the highlight being Andrena Moore s 3 rd placing With so many outstanding performances it was difficult to select a winner but racing Elite is as hard as it gets and in a hot field as it was at Port Macquarie and on a tough day the sub 9 hr performance, 7 th place overall and getting that Pro Hawaii spot makes for a very deserving winner in Matt White 8. Award for the club Most Outstanding Ironman Performance Male or Female This year 41 Lakers athletes represented the Club nationally and Internationally so there was 41 qualifiers for this award The award is given annually to the athlete who it is considered by the selection committee who had the best performance..does not have to be the fastest or an age group winner but the athlete who has performed to the maximum of their ability There were many outstanding efforts this year, with some of the most notable being, the age group victory by Andrena Moore at Port Macquarie and Kevin Fergusson s 2 nd place at New Zealand Ironman. However this year there were 2 outstanding efforts we couldn t separate. Having her 2 nd Ironman start she absolutely blitzed the field in her age group at Port Macquarie to record a race victory by nearly an hour in a time most men would be delighted to record. Gaining that much chased Hawaii spot was her goal and we wish her well in that and am confident that all being well she will be right up there at the end of the event. - Nancy Cullen. Doubt if there will be a more popular winner of an award tonight than this man. Courage is his middle name. His aim was to get a Hawaii spot at Port Macquarie after just missing out in his age group last year with a 9:57 performance. He trained long and hard over the summer smashed that time down to 9:33 finishing 38 th overall and 7 th in his age group but with only 6 spots and for the first time ever no roll-downs he again missed out. Truly deserving of a spot but with a full health recovery after China we all hope he can eventually gain his spot he wants. Darren Morriss

14 9. The Most Outstanding Olympic Distance Athlete - Male & Female You have heard her name mentioned many times before tonight as it normally is at these nights because she is just such an outstanding athlete and has been for many years. Again this year she has had a stellar season and perhaps not dominated the trophies as much tonight as she had her focus on long training hours leading up to Ironman. However when she did race she still dominated. Back to August of last year she raced the World Championships in Germany and place an excellent 3 rd in her age group over the Olympic distance - Andrena Moore The other recipient of this award has continued to improve over the past couple of years and again this year performed exceptionally well with his focus this year on the Australian Olympic Distance Titles at Mooloolabah in Queensland. After finishing a creditable 5 th last year he set himself to improve this year and that he did by taking out the Australian Title in his age group - Daniel Lock 10. Fergusson Award (Special recognition Award for 110% effort) naturally named after the Fergusson s who arguably have given more of their time and effort to this club than any other parties Rick Daley 11. Lakers Club Member of the Year - Rick Daley 12. Yets v Vets An annual trophy established primarily due to the large number of Lakers participating in Ironman and to create a bit of friendly rivalry between the Under 40 s (Yets) and Over 40 s (Vets) at the Australian Ironman Championships in Port Maquarie. This year 27 raced at Port Mac 12 Yets and 15 Vets The Yets won

15 Committee 2008/09 Position President Club Captain Social Manager Secretary Treasurer Marketing Manager Communications Manager Membership Manager Coaching Manager Junior Manager Event Manager Ride Coach Swim Coach Run Coach Junior Coach Womens Manager Trip Coordinator Sponsorship Coordinator Elite Coordinator Social Organiser Social Organiser Social Organiser Website Coordinator Race Day Coordinator Asset Manager Name Vincent Tremaine Nathan Warburton Todd Patterson Damon Fisher Rick Daley Damien White Chris Mehaffey Jason Rowland Nil Nil Nil Todd Patterson Grant Ferguson Nigel Pietsch Verity Pietsch Marie Howard Danny Salter Damien White Matt Stephens Cameron Maher Kent Dredge Frank Bennick Jason Rowland Justin Howard Nil Uniforms continue to provide the Club with a distinctive identity. A new order and new products will be available over the next month

16 MEMBERSHIP 2007/08 David Adams Tommy Howard Richard Rees Jones Stephen Ansell Jason Hughes Shaun Richards Melissa Bailey Alison Hutchinson Darren Roberts John Baines Leonie James Donelle Robinson Daniel Barry Matthew Johns Jane Rothe Stephen Barter Judy-Ann Keplin Jason Rowland Paul Battistella Stewart Lake Danny Salter Aaron Bell Charlton Lane Matt Sandercock Amy Bennett Peter Lines Paul Sendziuk Frank Bennink Joanne Link Brett Shipp Rita Bennink Jonathan Link Dean Shipp Ian Berry Thomas Link Alexandra Slaven Jenny Bonnett Daniel Lock Timothy Slaven Anthony Brattoli Ian Lord Katrina Stats Kirsty Brattoli Will MacKay Andrew Steere Paul Broadley Cameron Maher Danielle Stephens Christopher Carter Martin Mancheff Matt Stephens David Cassidy Kate Manderson Ben Stevens Sarah Calton Sarah Martin Kelly Stone Colin Clarke David McGlashan Samantha Sturm Paul Copping Travis McKenzie Michael Tagell Scott Corrie Michelle McPherson Peter Takos Nancy Cullen Andrew McPherson Mark Taylor Jan Daley Anthony Meade Darryl Tozer Rick Daley Chris Mehaffey Daniel Travers Steve Diamond Matthew Miles Mark Travers Kent Dredge Mary Mitchell Vincent Tremaine James Duffy Dominic Molyneux Nathan Warburton Kevin Duffy Ben Monro Hannah Whalley Zoe Duffy Andrena Moore Damien White Annette Eastwood Trevor Moore Matt White Kaz Eaton Darren Morriss Natasha Williams Grant Fergusson James Mullins Ralph Winter Kevin Fergusson Damian Newberry Natasha Wise Damon Fisher Tricia Nixon Non TriSA Lakers Members Michael Gallasch Peter Nolan Ethan Lyons Stan Garland Ben Noll Sally Reid Dean Garrett Derek Ozga Sharon Fielder Thomas Gilligan Todd Paterson Jane Cashen Mark Gordon Kerrie Parsons Sue Wise Wendy Gower Adriano Pavia Kym Masters Peter Gray Lorenzo Peressin Helen Shepherd Guy Griffiths John Pidgeon Shirley Lines Matthew Grygorcewicz Nigel Pietsch Louise Mills Kara Henry Verity Pietsch Jason Bartram Travis Hickman Angela Potter Ben Seeger Naomi Hill Richard Pryor Serin Robertson Damian Hoare Tim Pryor Keeley Morriss David Hobson Robert Pye Reece Homfray Alan Rees Justin Howard Evarne Rees Marie Howard Cooper Rees Jones