Dolphins triumph at the 2015 IPC World Championships in Glasgow

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1 Vol: 32 No: 5 Edition: August 2015 In this issue NSW Swimmer Dolphins triumph in Glasgow at the IPC World Championships Swimming NSW Director Application Successful development day in Ballina August Technical Accreditations Dolphins triumph at the 2015 IPC World Championships in Glasgow It s been an exceptional seven days of racing for the Australian Dolphins Swim Team at the 2015 IPC World Championships in Glasgow, with the final night of competition seeing the team take home a further seven medals, including another gold, to complete the competition with a total of 30-medals including nine gold, eight silver and thirteen bronze. Head coach Brendan Keogh praised the Dolphins saying the team has had an exceptional World Championships, with the staging camp in Manchester playing a vital role. More on page 9. NSW Swimmer Magazine August 2015 Edition Page 1

2 Contents /AUGUST 2015 Swimming Community 9 Dolphins triumph at the 2015 IPC World Championships in Glasgow 13 Maddie Elliott shatters record to win gold 34 Ryde Carlile Club Challenge Cup SNSW messages 11 Swimming NSW Director application 14 State Team selection criteria 15 Swimming NSW AGM minutes 24 asctansw conference program 29 Successful development day in Ballina 33 Tuna Macaroni Cheese Technical Official Corner 31 August technical accreditations NSW Swimmer Magazine August 2015 Edition Page 2

3 SUMMARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Graham Towle Pat Troy Janelle Barnett Suzanne Bergerson Lynn Elliott Mark Payne John Bladon David Goff Elected Graham Towle to the position of Swimming NSW President for the 2015/16 year Approved the process by which to fill the current Board Casual Vacancy Conducted a discussion on the Performance Swimming Programs in NSW Reviewed the outcomes of the 50th Company AGM & State Forum Finalised the dates for the 2016 Company AGM & State Forum Approved changes to the SNSW By Laws following changes to the SNSW Constitution that were made at the recent SNSW Annual General Meeting Determined the Company Officers & Standing Committee Appointments for 2015/16 Determined the Company Management Committee Appointments for 2015/16 Finalised the Board Liaison members to the Company s Standing & Management Committees for 2015/16 Appointed the Swimming NSW Ltd Directors to the Swimming NSW Aquatic Management Board for 2015/16 Reviewed the end of July 2015 Operational Plan Received the July President s & CEO s Reports Considered nominations for the 2015 SAL Technical Official of the Year award 4 AUGUST 2015 Considered the July meeting minutes of the Company Standing Committees Approved the 2015/16 Summer Championship Programs & Qualifying Times Considered an Investment Proposal from the Swimming Australia Foundation Approved amendments to the Swimming NSW Work Health & Safety Policy Approved amendments to the Swimming NSW Capital Policy Reviewed the updated Swimming NSW Strategic Risk Assessment document Reviewed the Swimming NSW Delegations of Authorities Policy Reviewed the Swimming NSW Emergency & Evacuations Procedure Manual Received the end of June Financial Statements Reviewed the July Swimming NSW Work Health & Safety Dashboard Report Appointed Announcers & Meet Directors for the remaining Winter Championship events Considered an affiliation request from Armidale Stingers Swimming Club Considered correspondence from Trinity Grammar School Swimming Club Endorsed the Minutes of the 30th June 2015 Board Meeting Approved amendments to the Swimming NSW Record Application Form NSW Swimmer Magazine August 2015 Edition Page 3

4 2015 / 2016 SWIMMING NSW MEMBERSHIP FEES 9 SWIMMER MEMBERSHIP $59.00 NON - SWIMMER MEMBERSHIP $18.50 EFFECTIVE FROM 1ST OCTOBER TH SEPTEMBER 2016 Note - Swimming NSW has the LOWEST swimmer membership fees* of all State Swimming Associations for the 2015/2016 season. State Swimmer Fee Swimming WA $ Swimming Victoria $ Swimming Tasmania $89.00 Swimming SA $80.00 Swimming QLD $68.50 Swimming NSW $59.00

5 SWIMMING NSW CONFIRMED DATES Meets Venue Date SNSW A Squad Meet SOPAC 8-9 August, 2015 SNSW Multi-Class Meet #3 Blacktown Pool 22 August, 2015 SNSW State Age SC Championships SOPAC August, 2015 SNSW State Open SC Championships SOPAC September, 2015 SNSW B&C Squad Meet SOPAC September, 2015 SNSW D Squad Meet SOPAC 26 September, 2015 SNSW MC Championships SOPAC 10 October, 2015 SNSW LC Qualifying Meet SOPAC October, 2015 Summer Meets 2015 National Short Course SOPAC November SNSW Metropolitan Championships SOPAC 5-6 December, 2015 SNSW Open Water Championships SIRC December, 2015 SNSW Country Regional Meets Venues TBC 9-10 January, 2016 SNSW State Age 10&U-12 Years SOPAC January, 2016 SNSW State Age Years SOPAC January, 2016 Speedo Sprint Series Heats Various 6-7 February, 2016 SAL National Open Water Championships TBA Feb, 2016 SNSW Country Championships SOPAC February, 2016 SNSW State Open Championships SOPAC 4-6 March, 2016 If you notice any inaccuracies in the Swimmer Magazine, please do not hesitate to contact nswswimmer@nsw.swimming.org.au NSW Swimmer Magazine August 2015 Edition Page 5

6 SWIMMING NSW CONFIRMED DATES Meets Cont... Venue Date SNSW National Prep Meet SOPAC 12 March, 2016 Speedo Sprint Series Finals SOPAC 13 March, 2016 SAL National Age and MC Championships SAALC 28 March - 4 April, 2016 SAL National Championships SAALC 8-15 April, 2016 Note: National Events are italicised. Swimming NSW 2016 Annual General Meeting and State Forum 23 July 2016 NSW Swimmer Magazine August 2015 Edition Page 6

7 Swimming NSW Committees Swimming NSW would like to announce the following members of the SNSW Committees for the 2015/ 2016 year: Technical Swimming Committee: Secretarial support will be provided by Swimming NSW Events Coordinator Cherry Smith Graeme Field (Chair) Bill Ford John Hart Chris Hayes Jose Jalvo John Williams Competitions Committee: Secretarial support will be provided by Swimming NSW CEO, Mark Heathcote Neil Rogers (Chair) Mitch Falvey Jen Noel David Ryan Gavin Stewart Graham Taylor Projects & Membership Committee: Secretarial support will be provided by the Swimming NSW Operations Manager, Michelle Johnson David Kennedy Robert Tweedle Audit & Risk Committee: Secretarial support will be provided by the Swimming NSW CEO, Mark Heathcote Bill Ford David Kennedy Philip Speet

8 Swimming NSW calling for nominations for Officer & Committee Vacancies The closing date for applications for the following Swimming NSW Officer & Committee positions has been extended until 5.00pm on Friday 4 th September Application Forms are available from the Swimming NSW website at and should be forwarded by the closing date to: Chief Executive Officer Swimming NSW Ltd PO Box 571 SYDNEY MARKETS NSW 2129 or to mark.heathcote@nsw.swimming.org.au Equipment Officer (1 vacancy) Applications are sought from suitably qualified Individual Members. Selection Committee (1 vacancy) Applications are sought from suitably qualified Individual Members. Competitions Committee (1 vacancy) Applications are sought from suitably qualified Individual Members. Audit & Risk Committee (1 vacancy) Applications are sought from suitably qualified Individual Members. Projects & Membership Committee (3 vacancies) Applications are sought from suitably qualified Individual Members. Should there be any interested persons in these roles who would like any clarification or explanation in regard to the conduct of the Committees please do not hesitate to contact Mark Heathcote at the Swimming NSW office on

9 Continued from page 1. We ve had some phenomenal swims, our rookies have shown they re prepared to step up in a pressured situation and our experience swimmers have led a group of athletes to gold medals and world records, said Keogh. The race preparation we ve had has played a huge part in this success, spending 10-days in Manchester prior to Glasgow allowed the coaching group to form suitable race plans and fine-tune techniques. In a final show down Ellie Cole, Madeleine Scott, Maddison Elliott and Lakeisha Patterson displayed the kind of team spirit that has bonded this team together, winning silver in the women s 34-point medley relay after Elliott s fourth individual gold earlier in the night. Cole was first in the water starting the team off with backstroke, before Scott took over finishing the breaststroke leg with a lead on Great Britain before Elliott carried out the butterfly. Taking the team home was Patterson who stormed to the finish line for Australia but and in a stroke-for-stroke finish it was Great Britain (4:52.89) who edged out the Dolphins (4:53.88) to take the gold with Russia taking third place in 4: Cole spoke highly of the relay team and congratulated the Dolphins on a successful week. Defending world champion Elliott did not disappoint in the 50m freestyle S8 final reclaiming her title and taking home her fourth gold medal for the meet in Lakeisha Patterson finished in a close second nabbing the silver in with Olesia Vladykina from Russia (31.65) winning bronze. To conclude her world championship success, Tiffany Thomas-Kane walked away with her fourth medal for the meet winning bronze in the women s 100m freestyle S6. Thomas-Kane touched the wall in an Oceania record time of 1:15.05 to grab the medal behind Ukrainian pair Yelyzaveta Mereshko who broke the world record in 1:12.21 and Vikoriia Savtsova (1:14.44) with the bronze. Taylor Corry had a glowing finish to her world championships campaign picking up the bronze medal in the women s 100m backstroke S14 soaring to the finish line in 1: NSW Swimmer Magazine August 2015 Edition Page 9

10 Tim Antalfy glided to the finish line in the men s 100m butterfly S13 clocking to take home the bronze medal behind Ihar Boki who picked up his sixth gold medal for the meet in a world record time of Russian Roman Makarov (57.52) secured the silver with Rookie Dolphin Braedan Jason finishing in claiming seventh overall. Finishing off their first world championships Guy Harrison-Murray broke the Oceania record in the men s 400m freestyle S10 touching the wall in 4:18.30, while Monique Murphy shaved 0.35 seconds off her personal best time finishing in 4:43.24 to take sixth place. With over 12-years experience on the Dolphins team Matthew Levy showed no signs of slowing down as he swiftly made his way to the wall collecting the bronze medal in the men s 50m freestyle S7 in In the men s 200m individual medley SM9 Brendan Hall finished in 2:25.97 and Braedan Jason was right behind him in 2:26.22, with the pair finishing in sixth and seventh place respectively. Blake Cochrane ranks fifth in the world in the men s 50m freestyle S8 after finishing in 27.79, while Madeleine Scott (2:40.50)shaved milliseconds off her personal best time in the women s 200m individual medley to finish in a close fourth behind Ellen Keane taking out the bronze in 2: New South Wales based swimmer Prue Watt stepped onto the blocks for the women s 100m butterfly S13 final to finish in seventh place with a time of 1: Daniel Fox (1:06.22) was up next in the men s 100m backstroke S14 to touch the wall in eighth place. The Dolphins swam 47 personal best times, 75 season bests, set three new world records and won a total of 30 medals; nine (9) gold, eight (8) silver and thirteen (13) bronze. The 2015 IPC World Championships ran from July 13 to 19 at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow with over 550 athletes competing from nearly 70 countries. Source and image credited to Swimming Australia NSW Swimmer Magazine August 2015 Edition Page 10

11 A causal vacancy now exits on the Swimming NSW Board Directors and accordingly Swimming NSW is seeking nominations from interested and suitability qualified individuals to be part of the Board. Expressions of Interest (including a Cover Letter and Resume) should be forwarded, in writing, by 5:00pm on Friday 4 th September 2015 to: Chief Executive Officer Swimming NSW Ltd PO Box 571 Sydney Markets NSW 2129 or to mark.heathcote@nsw.swimming.org.au The duties and responsibilities of a Swimming NSW Director are listed below: Directors: Directors shall: a. be excluded from standing committee membership other than as provided for elsewhere in these By Laws; b. guide any committees to which they may be assigned on all matters affecting the Constitution, by Laws, Policies and Rules or any previous decision of the general Meeting or the Board c. act honestly, independently and with due diligence in all decision making; d. ensure that the resources of the Company are effectively and efficiently managed to fulfil the Objects; e. contribute to the development of the Company strategic and business plans; f. attend any assigned committee and act as the Boards adviser in the formulation of committee work plans; g. act at the Boards direction, as a delegate to any meeting of a Member Association and advise and guide such meetings on any matters affecting the future of the Company, the Constitution, By Laws, Policies and Rules; h. present recommendations and reports of any assigned committee to the Board; and i. subject to the concurrence of the President, attend, without vote, any other Company committee meeting.

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13 Maddie Elliott shatters record to win gold at IPC Swimming World Championships (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) HUNTER schoolgirl Maddison Elliott was the toast of the IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow as the Aussie Dolphins added six medals to their growing tally. The 16-year-old from Gillieston Heights defended her world title in the women s 100metres freestyle S8 after shaving 0.61 seconds off her previous world record set at the Commonwealth Games in She then teamed up with Ashleigh McConnell, Lakeisha Patterson and Ellie Cole for a come-from-behind win in the women s 4x100m 34-point relay. Elliott, at 13, was part of the 4x100m relay team that won gold at the London Paralympics in She won two gold medals at the IPC world titles in After four days the Australians have amassed 18 medals, six gold, five silver and seven bronze, at the International Paralympic Committee event. Elliott said racing in the relay after her individual victory had stung, but she was thrilled with the final result. We ve all had other events tonight, but for me the last 50m really stung, Elliott said. I was just thinking to myself, Swim fast for the team and do them proud so when I hand over the final leg to Ellie we re in a good spot. Elliott recorded 1:04:71 for her individual gold, ahead of long-time rival Jessica Long (US) and Patterson. Article courtesy Swimming Australia NSW Swimmer Magazine August 2015 Edition Page 13

14 TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA 2015 AUSTRALIAN STATE TEAM AGE SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPS 25 th - 27 th September 2015 AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT - CANBERRA STATE TEAMS The National State Teams Championship is a great opportunity for athletes; it sees each state bring their 40 best up and coming swimmers to race. It is a chance for swimmers to represent Team NSW. SELECTION CRITERIA A team of up to 40 swimmers will be selected. The NSW State Team will comprise of 10 males in each of the two age groups (14/15 & 16/17 Years) and 10 females in each of the two age groups (13/14 & 15/16 Years). Swimmers age will be aged as at 25 th September The squad will be selected off the highest rankings using the following meets: 2015 NSW Country Short Course Championships 2015 NSW Metropolitan Short Course Championships 2015 NSW State Age Short Course Championships The first ranked male athlete from the combined 14/15 Years Age groups and the combined 16/17 Years Age groups in events will become the first priority for selection onto the NSW State Team. The first ranked female athlete from the combined 13/14 Years Age groups and the combined 15/16 Years Age groups in events will become the first priority for selection onto the NSW State Team. Swimming NSW Selection Committee will also have the option of using Australian Age & Open results when selecting athletes for the 800m & 1500m events. Only performances in Olympic events will be considered. After considering the first priority swimmers, the Swimming NSW selectors along with the Team Head Coach will consider remaining swimmers that will best suit the balance of the team and the order of events in the State Teams Short Course program. Relay swimmers and where required, other priority swimmers may also be considered using the same criteria. NSW Athletes unavailable due to National Team Commitments will still be considered for selection in this team (World Juniors 25 th 30 th August 2015, Youth Commonwealth Games 6 th 11 th September) Meeting any of the selection criteria does not guarantee selection into the NSW State Team. In the event that the selectors need to choose between two swimmers of equal ranking, selectors along with the Team Head Coach will select the athlete which best fulfills the needs of the team. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection an athlete must: 1. Be a registered member of Swimming NSW. 2. Must have completed and returned a signed availability forms. 4. Be an Australian Citizen who is eligible to represent NSW at this event. 5. Must be aged between 13yrs and 16yrs (female) and 14yrs and 17yrs (male) as at the 25 th September Complete a SNSW Team Agreement and additional requirements as per agreement. ** AVAILABILITIY FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE MEDAL TABLE AT STATE AGE AND MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN THE END OF SESSION 4 ON SUNDAY (LUNCH BREAK).

15 SWIMMING NEW SOUTH WALES LTD. SINCE 1896 MINUTES FIFTIETH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SATURDAY 25 JULY 2015 COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT NORTH RYDE 7 11 TALAVERA RD NORTH RYDE

16 PRESENT MINUTES FIFTIETH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SATURDAY 25 JULY 2015 COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT NORTH RYDE 7 11 TALAVERA RD NORTH RYDE LIFE MEMBERS Ron Jordan OAM Helen Wood OAM Patrick Troy BOARD OF DIRECTORS Graham Towle (President) Patrick Troy Suzanne Bergersen David Goff John Bladon Helen Deas Janelle Barnett Mark Heathcote (CEO) AREA DELEGATES AREA DELEGATE AREA DELEGATE ACT Vikki Jacobsen Coast & Valley Russell Waugh North Coast Ann Pilkie Metro North East Judy Tier Metro North West Sarah Maguire Metro South East David Kennedy Metro South West Richard Galea CLUB DELEGATES CLUB DELEGATE CLUB DELEGATE Ballina Indoor Anthony Johnson Bankstown Sports Neil Rogers Barker Aquatic Jeff Thompson Canberra John Skene OAM Carlile Dennis Gorrick Cherrybrook Carlile Joanne O Malley East Maitland Olympic Judith Duma Kempsey Margaret Jopling McCredie Park Dennis Browning Menai Simon Watkins Aquatics Merrylands Peter Johnston Parkes Barbara Weaver Parramatta City Graham Taylor Peakhurst John Owen Revesby Workers Phil Wilkie Ryde-Carlile Dianne Seary Sans Souci Sea Devils Philip Speet SOPAC Swim Club Michael Ashwood Sydney University Michelle Mott Twin Towns Services Helen Green Woodenbong Jennie Riley

17 VISITORS Lyn Connell Jo Wazny Jarrod Anthony Pam Weste Anna De Battista Maree Pavlovec APOLOGIES Lynn Elliott Tek Samuel OAM Cliff Harris OAM Mark Payne 1. WELCOME BUSINESS At 10.04am the President, Graham Towle, declared the 50 th Annual General Meeting open. Graham then noted the apologies for the meeting; Life Members, Tek Samuel OAM and Cliff Harris OAM and Swimming NSW Directors Lynn Elliott and Mark Payne. Graham then made mention of those members who had passed during the year: David Holloway Auburn Swimming Club and Maniah Betham Ripples St Mary s Swimming Club. Graham requested a silent remembrance to those members. 2. MINUTES 2.1 Moved and Seconded that the Minutes of the 49 th Annual General Meeting of Swimming NSW held on 26 th July 2014 be taken as read. CARRIED 2.2 Moved and Seconded that the Minutes of the 49 th Annual General Meeting of Swimming NSW held on 26 th July 2014 be accepted as a true and correct record. CARRIED

18 3. ANNUAL REPORT 3.1 The President presented the 118 th Annual Report for the period 1 April 2014 to 31 March Graham Towle spoke to his written report, highlighting that 2014/15 had been another successful year for Swimming NSW, with the Company working well towards many of its strategic objectives and also achieving many of its operational objectives. Graham spoke to each of the three pillars of the SNSW Strategic Plan and the progress that had been made against each of these. Firstly Graham reported on progress made under the Participation objective, highlighting the increase in membership that the Company had achieved. Graham also congratulated the work of the Company s Development Officers in supporting Clubs to achieve these results. Graham then reported on the results of the Indigenous and Multi Class Participation programs. Graham also highlighted some of the new Participation programs that Swimming Australia was looking to implement in the coming year. Graham then reported the results of Swimming NSW s Performance programs, outlining the various Development Programs that were offered to a wide variety of athletes across NSW. Graham also noted the excellent swimming events that had been run throughout the year and the fantastic support that the Technical Officials had provided these events. Graham then reported on the Company s successes in the final pillar of Partnerships. Graham highlighted the various organisations that Swimming NSW had great working relationships with that had assisted the Company throughout the year in achieving its objectives, specifically ascta NSW, Swimming NSW Aquatic Management and Swimming Australia. Graham also highlighted the new partnerships that had been formed in 2014/15. Finally, Graham thanked the fantastic contributions of the Swimming NSW staff who had been well led throughout the year by their CEO, Mark Heathcote. Graham also took the opportunity to thank the Company s sponsors as well as his fellow Directors and all members for their contributions throughout the year.

19 The CEO, Mark Heathcote, then gave his report which further highlighted the following Operational aspects:- Progress made against the objectives in the new Swimming NSW Strategic Plan The membership increase that was achieved this year of 2.2% The improved performance of NSW athletes at both the National Age and Open Championships Continued success of the Company s showcase events The review of the Company s Standing Committees Thanked the members of these Committees for their fantastic contributions The continued success of the Indigenous Participation Programs The successful implementation of the new Area Development Programs The continued support of Swimming NSW Aquatic Management The continued focus to provide an increased level of service to our grass roots swimmers through the Development Officer network Continued assistance to volunteers to reduce the barriers to them participating in Swimming NSW meets Acknowledged appreciation for Company Sponsors; Speedo, Accor, Office of Communities NSW Sport & Recreation and the Ministry for Police and Emergency Services Outlined the year end membership figures and the Board s increased focus on this important area Congratulated Pamela Guyer OAM on received an OAM in the Queen s Birthday Honours List and Patrick Troy on receiving Life Membership of Swimming Australia Congratulated Winners and Finalists in the 2014 NSW Sports Federation Awards and recipients of the 2014 Swimmer of the Year Awards Congratulated the NSW swimmers, coaches and managers who represented Australia at the 2014 Commonwealth Games & Pan Pacific Championships as well as the recent IPC World Championships held in Glasgow Wished the NSW athletes competing at the FINA World Championships in Kazan all the best for the competition Gave special thanks to Graham Towle, the Board of Directors, Club and Area representatives, technical officials, staff, parents and athletes In closing Mark expressed the importance of maintaining the successful momentum of the various new initiatives introduced this year as well as recognising the areas for continued improvement to ensure long term success for the future. It was duly Moved and seconded that the 118 th Annual Report be adopted. CARRIED

20 3.2 Moved and seconded that the Financial Statements for the period 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015 be received. CARRIED The CEO presented the Financial Statements, highlighting the following: A Group Operating profit of $50,056 Consolidated Entity with accumulated funds totaling $2,048,766 Cash & Cash Equivalents for the Consolidated Entity were $1,145,363 with $773,363 in investments, totaling $2,385,563 Revenue increased 4.8%, Net Profit increased just under $6,000 and Net Assets grew by 2.5% The main reasons for the final result being; Increased Swim Meet Revenue of $6,000 due to increased entries and attendances A saving of $60,000 due to the costs of the APT system not being passed on by SAL as full functionality of the system was not yet achieved A saving of $16,000 on Office Equipment Rental & Supplies due to the renegotiation of existing contracts A saving of $8,000 on Depreciation expense across the course of the year A saving of $25,000 on Insurance Premiums due to the excellent brokerage offered by JLT Sport Mark reported that the Board remains conscious that to ensure the continued financial strength of the Company that they must endeavour to record a small budget surplus each year and it is for this reason that the Company had again budgeted for this outcome for 2015/16. In summary, Mark highlighted that the final result for the year allowed the Company to remain in a strong financial position to achieve its objectives in the coming years. It was then Moved and seconded that the Financial Statements be adopted. CARRIED 4. NOTICES OF MOTION Graham Towle reported that there were two (2) Notices of Motion for meeting to consider that had been proposed by the Swimming NSW Board. All relevant paperwork relating to each motion had been distributed to the members prior to the meeting.

21 It was Moved and Seconded that Clause 23.2 (b) be deleted from the Constitution. Graham Towle explained the rationale behind the deletion was due to the Clause now being redundant. The Motion was then put to the meeting. CARRIED It was Moved and Seconded that Clause 30.7 (a) be amended to delete the words technical, training, competition, development and and add the word risk. Graham Towle explained the rationale behind the amendment and the addition. The delegates present raised questions of clarification and a delegate spoke for against the motion. Mark Heathcote then gave the Swimming NSW right of reply and the Motion was then put to the meeting. CARRIED 5. ENDORSEMENT OF VICE PATRONS Graham Towle reported that in conformity with the provisions of By Law 38.2 (b) the Board of Directors had invited Mr. Forbes Carlile MBE to grant his patronage and Forbes had generously accepted this offer. Accordingly, Graham then put to the meeting his name for endorsement. Moved and Seconded that Mr. Forbes Carlile MBE be endorsed as Vice-Patron of Swimming NSW Ltd. CARRIED 6. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS Moved and Seconded that Ernst & Young be appointed Company Auditors for the 2015/16 financial year. CARRIED 7. DECLARATION OF DIRECTORS Mark Heathcote reported that in accordance with provisions of the By Law 11, he had called for nominations for the three (3) vacant Director positions three months prior to the AGM. Following the closing date of these nominations, only two nominations had been received. Therefore the following Directors were duly elected for a three (3) year term:- Janelle Barnett Mark Payne

22 Mark Heathcote reported that this now left a Casual Vacancy on the Board which the Board would fill within three months of the AGM. Graham Towle then took this opportunity to extend a sincere thank you to Helen Deas for her time as a Director of Swimming NSW and wished her all the best in her future endeavours. 8. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARDS The recipients of the 2015 Service Excellence Awards were announced and presented by various Directors:- Jennifer Riley Alan Forsyth The President expressed his thanks to the Presenters and congratulated the recipients. 9. MEETING CLOSURE Graham Towle then thanked everyone for their attendance and then closed the meeting at 10.48am.

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24 2015 asctansw Conference Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September 2015 NSW Institute of Sport & Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre The asctansw convention includes presentations & practical coaching tips by some of Australia s BEST coaches with guest speakers: ÌÌ Guest Speaker - Olympic Coach Matt Brown ÌÌ ascta Australian Age Coach of the Year Justin Rothwell ÌÌ NSWIS Biomechanist Job Van Duijnhoven ÌÌ Head Coach Abbotsleigh Swim Club Leanne Speechley WHAT YOU WILL GET: Listen to a number of specialised topics from presenters that have experiences on an international and national level. The conference caters for all levels of coaching and teaching from the junior and part-time coach through to the more serious and full time. asctansw conference / 2015

25 2015 Key Note Speakers and Presentations Highlights include ÔÔ Coaching for 29 years ÔÔ Is an integral part of the coaching staff on the Australian Swim Team ÔÔ Coached Emily Seebohm to an Olympic individual Silver and Olympic relay Gold medals Matt Brown Olympic Coach Platinum Licence Coach Placed swimmers on Olympic Games - 3 Gold - 4 Silver - 3 Olympic Records World Championships L/C - 1 Gold - 6 Silver - 1 Bronze 2 World Records World Championships S/C - 4 Silver - 1 Bronze Commonwealth Games - 5 Gold - 3 Silver - 3 Bronze 8 Commonwealth Records Pan Pacific Champs - 4 Gold - 5 Silver - 5 Pan Pacific Records Saturday topic: age group swimming to open success Sunday topic: club development and building a platform for continuous success Highlights include ÔÔCommonwealth Games Coach Placed swimmers on 2013 World Championships Team Australian Oceania Junior World Championship Junior Pan Pacific Teams Justin Rothwell Head Coach Carlile Swimming Ascta National Age Coach of the Year 2015 Gold Licence Coach Over 20 years Justin has advanced many athletes along the swimming pathway. From this experience, Justin will share his knowledge on program and testing athletes that train a few sessions a week to full-time training. asctansw conference / 2015

26 2015 Key Note Speakers and Presentations Highlights include ÔÔHead Coach talent squad for the De Dolfijn Amsterdam ÔÔ 4 time consecutive winner of point score at National Age ÔÔCoached at the National Youth Training Centre Amsterdam ÔÔ Worked at the Swimming Science Centre in Eindhoven, the Netherlands Job Vanduijnhoven Swimming Biomechanist PA, (NSWIS) MSc Human Movement Science (Free University Amsterdam) Placed swimmers on 2 swimmers on World Championships During the presentation, Job will discuss the basic biomechanics in swimming, what to look for in strokes, starts and turns and how to use biomechanics with limited facilities. The presentation will finish with a Q and A session. To submit your questions, please darren.howard@nsw.swimming.org.au. Highlights include ÔÔ Assisted Greg salter during 15 successful years including 4 x Olympic years ( ) Highlights include Placed swimmers on Leanne Speechley Head Coach Abbottsleigh Swim Club Gold Licence Coach 3 x World Championships 2 x Junior Pan Pacific Championships 1 x Junior Commonwealth Games 1 x Oceania Team Numerous NSW teams and squads Leanne has placed numerous swimmers on the NSW Junior Sharks (IM squad) and will provide insight into developing age group IM swimmers. asctansw conference / 2015

27 AsctaNSW Conference 2015 Program Saturday 12 th September 2015 Time 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.15pm Topic Registration Coaching & Technical Officials Pat Troy Break Guest speaker - Matt Brown Sunday 13 th September am 8.45am 9.00am 10.30am 10.45am 12.00pm 12.45pm 1.30pm 1:45pm 3:00pm 3:15pm 4:30pm Registration Welcome Guest speaker - Matt Brown Break IM swimming - Leanne Speechley Lunch Beyond the black line - Linley Frame Break Effective starts/ turns & finishes - Job Vanduijnhoven Break Athlete pathway progression - Justin Rothwell Wrap up/home asctansw conference / 2015

28 REGISTRATION FORM: Please select your package option below. (tick appropriate box) SATURDAY 12 TH SEPTEMBER: $60 inc. GST SUNDAY 13 TH SEPTEMBER: $150 inc. GST BOTH DAYS: $180 inc. GST COACH DETAILS Contact: Swim Club: Address: Phone: Mobile: Total to be Debited: DIRECT DEBIT Account Name: NSW Branch of the Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association Inc BSB Number: Account Number: Bank: Westpac Banking Corporation Reference Details: asctansw Conference (Surname) CHEQUE Please make cheques payable to/and mail: asctansw PO Box 571 Sydney Markets NSW 2129 Please send remittance to: CREDIT CARD PAYMENT Mastercard: VISA: Card No: Expiry: / Cardholder Name: Contact Phone: Signature: Please FORM back with EFT payment receipt to Darren Howard at darren.howard@nsw.swimming.org.au or call (02) asctansw conference / 2015

29 SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT DAY IN BALLINA Swimming North Coast held their first Development Day for their northern swimmers at the Ballina Fair Swim n Gym on Sunday 19th July. 65 swimmers, parents and Development Committee were very fortunate to hold the day indoors as rain and cold wind forced lunch and morning tea to be moved inside as well. The Development Day was attended by swimmers from the Achiever, Target Senior and Junior Squads (formally known as B, C & D) and provided the swimmers with educational opportunities both in and out of the pool. A few local coaches were in attendance to take the opportunity to initially speak with Head Coach, Leanne Speechley from Abbotsleigh. The local coaches benefitted from being given the opportunity to ask questions and familiarise themselves with the format of the day. Leanne followed on with a presentation to swimmers on Swimming Pathways, a Dryland warm up preparation, Butterfly and Backstroke skill sessions as well as individual swimmer aquatic testings in the pool. The swimmers were also fortunate to have a presentation on Team Culture what it means to be part of a team. Technical Official presentations were also held throughout the day. Squad selection was based on swimmers achievements at the Swimming North Coast Summer Area Championships and State Age Championships. The Day concluded with presentations to all swimmers offering them a position on the 2015 SNC Target or Achievers Touring Teams to represent SNC at meets at Mingara or Homebush. The busy day was a great success and attributed not only to the organisation from the SNC Development Committee but all the willing parents and helpers that were more than happy to help out wherever needed. A huge thank you to Ballina Fair Swim n Gym for their support of SNC and especially to Adam who wore many hats on the day. Thank you to Head Coach, Leanne along with all the coaches in attendance as without your skills and expertise these development days would not be possible. Appreciation extends to all the presenters and volunteers but especially to the parents for supporting your children in their chosen sport of swimming. The day was a great team effort and SNC is looking forward to their next Development Day in August. NSW Swimmer Magazine August 2015 Edition Page 29

30 Why You Should Become a Technical Official Swimming NSW conducts training in all technical aspects of swimming. New officials are constantly in demand. You can help!! Swimming Championships and meets are conducted by Clubs, Areas, State and National Bodies. Swimming Australia qualified Technical Officials officiate at these various meets. A swim meet needs a lot of officials - in an eight lane pool at least 40 are necessary if the meet is to run well. Being an official is an excellent way of supporting your children in their favourite sport. There are also some fringe benefits! If you volunteer before the meet and get your name on the roster, you will normally have free pool entry. You will receive a complimentary program, and lunch and snacks are usually provided at full day meets. At State and National meets you can apply for free parking. Things to remember: Technical Officials provide the swimming community with a precious gift - time. Without Technical Officials there will be no swim meets and therefore the swimmers have no competition. Every time you work at a swim meet you help young Australians achieve their goals and stay healthy. Once qualified you can work Metropolitan/Country, State and even Nationals. All assistance during Club races is greatly appreciated. NSW Swimmer Magazine August 2015 Edition Page 30

31 AUGUST ACCREDITATIONS Name Accreditation Achieved Club Darcy Currey Timekeeper, Chief Timekeeper Beresfield Jacqui Currey Check Starter, Chief Timekeeper Beresfield Yolanda Ellwood Timekeeper Burley Griffin Sue Dowden Timekeeper Burley Griffin Geoff Levine Timekeeper Canberra Georgina Gatica Timekeeper Canberra Murray Smith Timekeeper Canberra Patrick Brett Starter Level 1, Timekeeper, Carlile Chief Timekeeper Ashley Roestorf Starter Level 1 Carlile Julie Pyke Timekeeper Cruiz Katie Green Starter Level 1 DRLC Maroubra Chris Howe General Principles, Recorder Forster Aquatic Anthea Fuchs Timekeeper Kincumber Pacific Dolphins Susan Ferguson Timekeeper, Chief Timekeeper Kincumber Pacific Dolphins Robyn Brown General Principles, Timekeeper, Chief Timekeeper Kincumber Pacific Dolphins Alanah Gorman Timekeeper Lismore Workers Sinead Gorman Check Starter Lismore Workers Thomas Law Check Starter, Marshall Lismore Workers Dallis Welsh Check Starter Macksville Marlins NSW Swimmer Magazine August 2015 Edition Page 31

32 AUGUST ACCREDITATIONS Name Accreditation Achieved Club Seang Siv Timekeeper Macquarie Shores Belinda Wright General Principles, Timekeeper, Mingara Aquatic Chief Timekeeper Peter Leonard-England General Principles, Timekeeper, NU Swim Chief Timekeeper Deborah Blyth Inspector of Turns, Judge of Stroke Raymond Terrace Susan Dean-Hickey Marshall, Timekeeper, Chief Sawtell Timekeeper Karen Earnshaw General Principles Singleton Susan Turnbull Starter Level 1 SLC Aquadot Teresina Jessamine Starter Level 1 SOPAC Phillip Rainger Marshall Taree Wendy Bosher Recorder Taree Kathryn McSwan General Principles, Timekeeper Taree Claire Nally Timekeeper Woden Valley Marcus Stokes Timekeeper Woden Valley Nicolien Yates Timekeeper Woy Woy Denis Graham Timekeeper Woy Woy Michael Wighton Timekeeper Woy Woy NSW Swimmer Magazine August 2015 Edition Page 32

33 TUNA MACARONI & CHEESE 400 g macaroni spray canola or olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely sliced 440 g can corn kernels, drained 2 tablespoons cornflour 375 ml can CARNATION Light and Creamy Evaporated Milk 125 ml (½ cup) MAGGI Chicken Stock ½ cup grated reduced-fat tasty cheese 440 g can tuna in brine, drained and flaked Start cooking pasta in a large pan of boiling water. Meanwhile, spray a large pan with oil and heat. Add the onion and celery and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes or until soft. Stir in the corn kernels. Put the cornflour into a small bowl and gradually add 80 ml (1/3 cup) milk, stirring until smooth. Add the remaining milk and the stock to the pan then gradually add the cornflour mixture, stirring constantly. Keep stirring until the sauce boils and thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted. When the pasta is al dente, drain and add with the tuna to the pan. Stir to combine, and serve immediately. HINT: You can also garnish this dish with a sprinkle of parsley and lemon rind Analysis per serve 6 Energy kj (Cal) 2055 (496) Carbohydrate (g) 70 Protein (g) 36 Fat (g) 7 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 Recipe from the Australian Institute of Sport Survival for the fittest cookbook. NSW Swimmer Magazine August 2015 Edition Page 33

34 Swimming Metro North West Long Course Qualifying Meet Hosted By Ryde Carlile Swimming Club CLUB CHALLENGE CUP Sunday 11 October 2015 Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre Warm Up: 7.30am Start: 8.30am **** ENTRIES LIMITED to 2400 **** M F QT Age Dist Stroke M F QT Age Dist Stroke 1 2 ** All Age 200 Free (TT) ** 12&U 200 IM 3 (Mixed) Open MD 50 Free ** 13&O 200 IM 5 6 1: &U 50 Back &U 50 Free /10 50 Back /10 50 Free /12 50 Back /12 50 Free /14 50 Back /14 50 Free &O 50 Back &O 50 Free 15 (Mixed) Open MD 50 Back : & U 100 Free : & U 100 Back : / Free : / Back : / Free / Back : &O 100 Free : &O 100 Back ** All Age 200 Breast (TT) ** All Age 200 Fly (TT) : &U 50 Fly 27 (Mixed) Open MD 50 Breast /10 50 Fly : &U 50 Breast /12 50 Fly : /10 50 Breast /14 50 Fly /12 50 Breast &O 50 Fly /14 50 Breast : & U 100 Fly &O 50 Breast : / Fly 39 (Mixed) Open MD 50 Fly : / Fly : & U 100 Breast : &O 100 Fly : / Breast ** All Age 200 Back (TT) : / Breast : &O 100 Breast TT = Time Trial **QT 2015 LC State + 10sec BOYS GIRLS Age 200 Free 200 Back 200 Breast 200 Fly 200 IM 200 Free 200 Back 200 Breast 200 Fly 200 IM 10&U 3: : &U 2: : : : : : : : : : y 2: : : : : : : : : : y 2: : : : : : : : : : y 2: : : : : : : : : : y 2: : : : : : : : : : y 2: : : : : : : : : : &O 2: : : : : : : : : :48.50 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Meet conducted under the rules of SNSW Ltd and is an Area approved meet. One start rule will apply. All events are timed finals. A LUNCH BREAK will be taken at the discretion of the Meet Director. The Meet Director reserves the right to amend program & conditions. Pool Entry: $5.00 Adults, Swimmers & Children FREE Entries: Programs: $5.00 Close: when 2400 entries reached, but no later than Friday 11 Sept Awards: $8.00 per individual event Medals for 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd place for: 8& Under (50m Age: as at 11 October 2015 events), 9 & Under, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 & Over. Entries are online via Ryde Carlile Swimming Club website: No awards for time trial (TT) events Club points awarded to 20th place Results: Results will be on our website and Meet mobile and forwarded to Swimming NSW. Enquiries: Terry Wilson

35 AUGUST 2015 CLUB,AREA & STATE MEETS DATE MEET VENUE CLOSING DATE 9 Nepean Aquatic Centre Swim Club SC Qualifying Meet 9 SLC Aquadot 12 years and under mini squad SC Development meet SOPAC Sutherland Leisure Centre, Rawson Avenue, Sutherland 19-Jul 31-Jul 12 Swim Australia Teacher Erina - Debby Tattoli 5-Aug 15 SOPAC SC Qualifying Meet SOPAC 1-Aug 16 Swim Australia Teacher Normanhurst - Haydn Belshaw 16 Springwood Swim Club Annual SC Qualifying Meet Plateau Road Springwood 16 Wests Illawarra Aquatic Short Course Qualifying Meet Kiama Leisure Centre, Havillah Place, Kiama 9-Aug 2-Aug 5pm Sunday 9 August 16 Windsor Swim Club 2015 Winter Development Meet SOPAC 2-Aug 16 Swim Australia Teacher of Competitive Swimming Wahroonga John Bladon 23 Campbelltown and under Carnival Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre 29 Swim Australia Teacher Parramatta - Suzanne Raven 30 Swim Australia Teacher of Competitive Swimming Normanhurst - Haydn Belshaw 9-Aug 14/08/ Aug 23-Aug NSW Swimmer Magazine August 2015 Edition Page 35

36 Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program (EITAAP) Purpose To provide assistance to elite Indigenous sportspeople including coaches, managers, trainers and officials. Overview funding is available to assist with travel costs in the form of petrol costs or air travel and accommodation expenses only: up to a maximum of $1,500 per financial year for eligible national championships; and/or up to a maximum of $4,000 per financial year for eligible international competitions Sportsperson be an indigenous sportsperson (athlete, coach, manager, official or trainer). Note that each application must include a Confirmation of Aboriginality (unless already provided to the ASC), these documents can be obtained from most local Indigenous organisations. Be selected in an official state/territory team to compete at national championships or an official Australian team to compete at an international event affiliated with an Australian Sports Commission recognised national sporting organisation (NSO). be part of a team where there is a clear selection process. must not be selected as part of an indigenous only team. must not be attending a professional event or an event that involves prize money. must not be under the age of 12 years (although exemptions may apply Travel Funding is available to assist with the cost of ground travel in the form of petrol costs or air travel. X X If the applicant is travelling the entire distance to the event by road and the event is more than 200km from the individual s residential ad dress, ground travel in the form petrol costs, coach or train tickets can be claimed for. X X If the applicant is flying to the event and the nearest departure airport is more than 200km from the applicant s residential address, ground travel in the form of petrol costs, coach or train tickets can be claimed for. X X If the applicant is flying the event and the nearest arrival airport is more than 200km from the event location, ground travel in the form of petrol costs, coach or train ticket can be claimed for. The funding provided for air travel is no more than the equivalent amount of a standard economy domestic airfare or international airfare from Qantas. Accommodation Accommodation assistance can be up to a maximum of $70 per night for national championships and $100 per night for international events. Travel Acquittal of Grants All funding must be acquitted within two months of the championships/competition. Airline, hotel, travel agent receipts and petrol receipts must be supplied for all expenses claimed Applicants may apply up to two months after the championships/competition has taken place, acquittal documentation/receipts must be supplied with an application. Once a completed application has been submitted, the applicant and sponsoring organisation will be notified on the outcome within three weeks. Applications & Guidelines Application Methods: Website: Contact : Australian Sports Commission eitaap@ausport.gov.au Phone: NSW Swimmer Magazine August 2015 Edition Page 36

37 Local Sporting Champions Program Purpose The Local Sporting Champions program is designed to support young people participating in state and national level sporting championships as either an athlete, coach, umpire or referee. Overview The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for young people aged towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an official national sporting organisation (NSO) endorsed state or national sporting championships or a School Sport Australia national championships. Assessment of Local Sporting Champions applications takes place in three rounds, one every four months. It may therefore take up to five or six months before you are notified of the outcome of your application. Limitations The Local Sporting Champions program is designed to support young people participating in state, national and international level sporting championships as either an athlete, coach or official. In order to be eligible to apply for a Local Sporting Champions grant, young people must meet the following criteria: hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh Be turning 12 to 18 years of age in the same calendar year as the nominated sporting championship. Be an Australian citizen or have been granted permanent resident status, residing in Australia. Be participating as an athlete, coach, umpire or referee in: an official state championships endorsed by the relevant Australian Sports Commission (ASC) recognised national sporting organisation (NSO), or an official state school sport championship endorsed by a School Sport Australia member body, or an official national championships endorsed by the relevant ASC recognised NSO, or a national school sport championships endorsed by School Sport Australia an international competition as a member of an official Australian team, endorsed by an ASC recognised NSO or School Sport Australia. Be living more than 125km from the championship venue, and travelling greater than 250km return to participate in the nominated championship. Must complete and submit application to the ASC prior to the nominated championship commencing. Must not have received a Local Sporting Champions grant for an application submitted in the same allocation year (1 March - 28 February). Must not have received $500 or more in federal government funding for the nominated championship. hh Must not be participating in a professional competition that involves prize money greater than $500. Note: Saved applications must be completed and submitted prior to the championship. Applications & Guidelines Application Methods: Website: Contact : Australian Sports Commission eitaap@ausport.gov.au Phone: NSW Swimmer Magazine August 2015 Edition Page 37