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1 ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09

2 ANNUAL REPORT CONTENTS Company Information 1 Directors Profiles 2 Chairman s Report 3 CEO s Report 4 Directors Report 7 Income Statement 9 Balance Sheet 9 Statement of Changes in Equity 10 Statement of Cash Flows 10 Notes to the Financial Statements 11 Independent Audit Report 15 Compilation Report 17 Detailed Profit and Loss 17 Competition Advisory Panel 20 Regional Coordinator Report 22 Administration & Communication 28 Clubs on Track 29 Officials Report 30 Emerging Athlete Program 31 Membership Statistics NSW Champions 38 NSW Roll of Honour 47 ANSW Awards 49 Life Members 50 Merit Award Holders 50 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED (FOUNDED 20 APRIL, 1887, INCORPORATED 15 JANUARY, 1996) Postal Address: PO Box 595, Sydney Markets, NSW 2129 Street Address: Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre, Edwin Flack Drive, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127 Telephone: (02) Facsimile: (02) info@nswathletics.org.au Website: Edited by Mary Macaluso and Kate Evans Designed by KDR Design+Print Photography by Getty Images and Kel Bradstock (Photos in a Flash)

3 COMPANY INFORMATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Peter Bromley (Chairman) Grant Cremer Neil Hinton Greg Meagher Betty Moore Philip O Hara Michael O Mara Stuart Paterson Mark Rosenberg Gordon Windeyer STANDARDS COMMITTEE Betty Moore Andrew Matthews Tim McGrath Dan Suchy ADVISORY PANELS Competition Nicole Boegman-Stewart (Chairperson) Neil Barnett Grant Cremer Paul Hallam Stuart Paterson Dan Suchy Ian White Convenor: Andrew Matthews (Competition Manager) Competition Advisors Renee Cassell Rod Gibb Ken Green Mark Johnston Andrew Murphy Jorg Probst Max Wilkinson Development Trevor Hinwood Betty Moore Paul Stenhouse David Tarbotton Ron White Convenor: Mary Macaluso (Development Officer) Officials Peter Reynolds (Chairperson) Rob Blackadder Mary Fien Caroline Hall Neil Hinton Mary Macaluso Geoffrey Martin Robert Mitchell Ron Richter Convenor: Andrew Matthew (Competition Manager) Membership David Archbold Les Carter Greg Doyle Max Wilkinson Katherine Rae Convenor: Tim McGrath (Administration & Communication Manager) Marketing Peter Bromley (Chairperson) Richard Batterley Tim McGrath David Naylor Mark Rosenberg George Toemoe Gordon Windeyer Convener: Greg Doyle (Chief Executive Officer) Athlete Not appointed STAFF Chief Executive Officer: Greg Doyle (Resigned 28 September, 2008) Greg Meagher (Appointed 8 December, 2008) Financial Controller: Richard Roach Competition Manager: Andrew Matthews Administration & Communication Manager: Tim McGrath Competition Officer: Development Manager: Membership Services Officer: Membership & Administration Manager: Hunter Coordinator: Communication Officer: IT Consultant: OFFICE VOLUNTEERS Registrations: Archives: HONORARY POSITIONS Constitution Officer: Solicitor: AUDITOR DFK Laurence Varney (Resigned 11 January, 2009) Mary Macaluso (Resigned 1 May, 2008) Catherine Pearce (Appointed 27 June, 2008; Resigned 8 November 2008) Anna Roberts Appointed 1 December 2009; Resigned 1 March 2009) Mary Macaluso (Appointed 1 May, 2008) Preya Carey (Resigned 8 May, 2008) Kate Evans (Appointed 10 June 2008; Resigned 12 January 2009) Kate Evans (Appointed 12 January, 2009) Caroline Cooksley (Resigned 28 September 2008) Scott Westcott (Appointed 1 December 2008 ) Jessica Duffy (Appointed 5 January 2009; Resigned 1 March 2009) Ashley McMahon Vilis Gravitis Ron Richter Peter Lucas (passed away October 2008) Michael O Mara (Appointed 5th November 2008) Geoffrey Adelstein 1

4 ANNUAL REPORT DIRECTORS PROFILES CHAIRMAN: PETER BROMLEY UTS NORTHERN SUBURBS ATHLETICS CLUB General Manager LJ Hooker Financial Services, Australia and New Zealand. Holds a BBus (UTS) Major in Marketing and specialisation in Public Relations. NSW representative in both Track & Field and Cross Country. NSW 1500m Champion in Founding member of Gosford Athletics Club, former member of Ku-ring-gai Athletics Club, Western Suburbs Athletics Club and Sydney Pacific Athletics Club. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: GORDON WINDEYER SYDNEY UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS CLUB Retired. Formerly founding executive director of private equity firm Catalyst Investment Managers Pty Limited. Holds a BEc (Syd), Dip Fin Mgt (UNE). Founding Director of Athletics NSW Ltd. Commonwealth Games High Jump representative in 1974 and Gold Medallist in World Cup representative in 1977 for High Jump, finishing 7th. Australian Track & Field Champion for High Jump in 1976, 1977 and1978. Vice President Sydney University Athletics Club. BETTY MOORE RYDE ATHLETICS CENTRE Retired. Former Manager of Consulting Analytical Laboratory Project Officer in Intellectual Property Management Former executive member, Girls Brigade NSW and NSW Duke of Edinburgh s Award Committee. Holds MSc (Syd), Grad.Dip.Ch.Studies (Morling College), MRACI, C.Chem. Won two Commonwealth Games silver medals and created a world record in the 80m Hurdles in Also a UK and European 100m and Relay record holder. Involved in athletics for more than 30 years, as a Level 4 Coach, technical official, team manager of NSW and Australian teams and Board member. Technical Official 2000 Olympic Games, NPA to Great Britain Chef de Mission, 2000 Paralympic Games. Patron Ryde Athletics Club, Vice President Sydney University Athletics Club. PHIL O HARA UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY ATHLETICS CLUB Director, Northrop Engineers Pty Ltd, Consulting Engineers with offices in Sydney, Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong and Terrigal. Holds BE (Syd), FIE Aust, CP Eng. Chairman, World Masters Games Athletics component Athletics Manager, Training and Warm-up for Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Chairman, Local Organising Committee of the 1996 World Junior Athletics Championships. Chairman, Local Organising Committee of Sydney Athletics Grand Prix 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 & Chairman, Local Organising Committee of Australian Athletics Championships 1994, 1995, 1996, 2004 & 2005, Vice President Sydney University Athletics Club. MICHAEL O MARA BANKSTOWN SPORTS ATHLETICS CLUB Manager Program Coordination Business Finance Improvement - RailCorp. Holds a Bachelor Business Major in Accounting. ASA, ACIS. Honorary Constitution Officer Athletics NSW. Former Chairman of Sydney Corporate Cup. Former Chairman of Athletics NSW Competition Advisory Panel. Ticketing Manager for 1996 World Junior Athletics Championships. Member of Press Operations Team (Athletics) at Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and member of Technical Information Centre Team (Athletics) for Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. Life Member of Bankstown Sports Senior Athletics Club and a member on their executive for fifteen (15) years. Athletics NSW Technical Official. MARK ROSENBERG UNIVERSITY OF NSW ATHLETICS CLUB Managing Director, Balanced Curve Former Chief Executive Officer, Great Big Events. Former General Manager, Marketing, Sales & Communications, Sydney Olympic Park Authority. Holds LLM (U.Penn), MMgt (Macq), LLB (UNSW), BA (UNSW). World Cup representative in 4x400m World University Games representative in 200m and 400m STUART PATERSON UTS NORTHERN SUBURBS ATHLETICS CLUB Portfolio Coordinator MIR Investment Management P/L. Holds B.Com (Acc) from Uni Birmingham UK. Also CPA and F.Finsia. Life member of UTS North. Accredited AA official. Member of Competition Panel 2003 to 2009 (Chairman ). NSW representative; Cross Country, Road and Track. NSW Mountain Running Champion in Masters Champion at State, National and World Championships (middle distance). Member of first NSW team to win National Club Championship. Former member Ryde Hornsby and UNSW. Athletics NSW Merit Award GRANT CREMER PARRAMATTA ATHLETICS CLUB General Manager Sports Education and Learning. Holds BBA (University of Canberra). World Junior Bronze Medallist World Championships representative 800m Olympic Games representative 800m Australian Record Holder 1000m NSW State Record Holder 800m NEIL HINTON WYONG ATHLETICS CENTRE INC Teacher (35yrs) currently at Brisbane Water Secondary College. Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Sturt U) Diploma of Teaching (STC). Involved as Athlete, Coach, Administrator, or Technical Official since Level 2 Coach Sprints, Hurdles and Throws. Former member Officials Advisory Panel. Former Secretary and Treasurer of Central Coast Region of ANSW. Member Hunter Regional Advisory Panel. Central Coast LOC Country Championships. President Wyong Athletics Centre. Life Member Wyong Athletics Centre. Athletics Training & Warm Up Venue Volunteer Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Technical Official Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. 2

5 CHAIRMAN S REPORT The 2008/2009 season has once again been one for progress at all levels of our sport in New South Wales. We welcomed Greg Meagher as our new CEO in December 2008, who has already put his mark on the role in Athletics NSW (ANSW). Greg s previous experience in a national role with Australian Rugby Union has proven invaluable in many of the discussions and negotiations that this position requires. Greg recently appointed Kym Hooper as the new Chief Financial Officer, and with Kym s recent corporate experience we now have a strong management team. I am pleased to report that our working group with Little Athletics NSW (LAANSW) has begun to overcome the barriers that exist in relation to the transition of athletes from LAANSW to our senior sport. We have now established the reciprocal/dual registration initiative between ANSW and LAANSW scheduled to commence in 2009/2010. The recent announcement by Athletics Australia and Australian Little Athletics of a similar joint policy supports this move, and recognises the need to be proactive in this area, as we all have much to gain as a sport. athletes, but also for the spectators who could easily watch the events unfold. Not surprisingly, the premier event of the year was the Sydney Track Classic which was held in February With the cooperation of the Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA), Athletics Australia and the presence of several key international athletes, the event provided both an entertaining evening and an excellent opportunity for our own athletes to compete and qualify for international events. The year ahead will require the Board and management to implement the strategic plan once we have the endorsement of clubs and other stakeholders. My personal thanks to the Board members, as well as to Greg and his team for the commitment and dedication everyone has shown to this sport. Thank you also to Athletics Australia, NSW Institute of Sport, Sydney Olympic Park Authority and our local sponsors for their support. Peter Bromley Chairman The strong financial position of ANSW provides the Board and management with the confidence to develop new strategies to grow the sport in NSW. The Board undertook a full strategic review through a series of workshops and determined the organisations direction for the next three years. The key areas that this strategy focuses on are competition, development, financial management and brand communication/marketing. Within our plan, officials and coaches continue to play a key part along with the encouragement of those in their 20s and 30s to stay in the sport as administrators. The Clubs on Track model is the current policy framework in helping clubs help themselves. While some perceptions are that this is only a health check of the club, it is more about helping clubs to improve in the areas of membership, administration, competition, coaching, officials and marketing. Even though many clubs have supported this initiative, I would ask that all clubs consider how this framework can help them develop their club in the future. A major initiative that was continued during 2008/2009 was the appointment of Scott Westcott as the Regional Development Officer for the Hunter region. Scott has made some good steps in bringing a new focus to the sport in the Hunter. He recently presented a 10-point plan to the board that was endorsed for implementation. We would expect to see both development and competition programs piloted in this area, so that we can potentially expand into other regions through similar roles. Competition continues to be the fabric of our sport in both the winter and summer seasons. Two events in particular, provided us with exciting improvements and demonstrated that ANSW can run great athletic events. The NSW 10k Road Race was held at Sydney Olympic Park with over 800 entries. This proved a success not only for the 3

6 ANNUAL REPORT CEO s REPORT The first four months of my tenure as Chief Executive of Athletics NSW (ANSW) could not have been more engaging and enjoyable. These four months required important strategic decisions to be made as well as wonderful athletics events to be showcased. On behalf of ANSW, I would like to thank our commercial partners for their continued support throughout the season. In what has been a challenging economic time for many businesses, we were fortunate to benefit from the support of Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA), SKINS Compression Garments, Kings Track and Field, Photos in a Flash and the Marriott North Ryde. One of the priorities for the year ahead is to maintain these relationships as well as secure new partnerships to develop new opportunities. There are a number of important partnerships with key stakeholders which I would also like to acknowledge. ANSW is grateful for the ongoing financial support it receives through grants from the NSW Department of Arts, Sport and Recreation. The partnership with the NSW Institute of Sport in identifying and developing emerging talented athletes remains a priority for ANSW. From a competition perspective, a highlight was the Sydney Track Classic in late February By any measure this meet was an outstanding success. Over 7,000 people saw a number of the world s best athletes compete including Australian Olympians Steve Hooker, Sally McLellan and Jarrod Talent as well as Jamaican Sprint sensation Asafa Powell. Seven new meet records were made that evening, as well as seven A qualifiers and five B qualifiers for the IAAF World Championships. The event was then broadcast on Channel 10 the following week, reaching a peak viewing audience of 350,000. A positive and effective working relationship between the National body and its Member Association is critical to the growth and success of Athletics in NSW. I must thank Athletics Australia for their support of the Sydney Track Classic; as without such funding an event of this calibre would not be possible. I would personally like to take this opportunity to thank the Athletics Australia CEO, Danny Corcoran for his support and guidance in commencing my role at ANSW. I would also like to acknowledge the work of David Gynther and Nicole Roach in assisting Athletics NSW to plan and deliver successful national meets in NSW. During March 2009, the Board of ANSW came together to determine the future direction of athletics in this state. The outcome of these workshops lead to the identification of seven strategic themes which encompass: Providing leadership and direction to clubs and stakeholders; Supporting athletes of all abilities and aspirations to reach their potential; Growing participation within the sport in a sustainable way. Brief descriptions of these key themes are presented as follows; these provide an overview of ANSW management focus for the coming three years. Development of competition programs and formats to address high values segments in which we are currently underrepresented. This would include the establishment of new and alternate types of competition, as well as enhancing current successful competition formats. Development of an operating model that better leverages the strengths and resources of clubs to deliver a broader competition format. We are fortunate to have a number of high quality athletics facilities in NSW, however they are under constant pressure from other sports and commercial enterprises. Avenues which would allow clubs to host more events should also be explored. Identification and pursuit of new and profitable sources of revenue to support further investment in strategic initiatives. Increase the number of new athletes, accredited coaches and officials and volunteers, particularly in the segments and regions that we are under-servicing. Of particular importance are those transition aged athletes who are currently slipping from our grasp. A development presence in the Hunter Region through the appointment of Scott Westcott has been an important step in addressing this issue. Over the coming years we will look to widen our reach in metropolitan and other regional areas. Engage stakeholders (athletes and clubs) to improve the retention rate of our membership. The relationship with Little Athletics NSW remains an integral part our strategic plan. The joint reciprocal/dual registration initiative which has been finalised for the coming season will serve to provide an improved pathway for transition aged athletes. Waiving the dual fee is only the first step, as we must create strategies to encourage athletes to pursue senior athletics. Provide better support to encourage clubs to grow and develop. There are many good people in clubs achieving fantastic results. The development of a best practice resource package showcasing the success stories will assist other clubs in their development of grass roots athletics. Raise the profile of athletics in the wider community through a clear and cohesive message, delivered through structured marketing and communication plans. The task ahead for ANSW is to develop the strategies and initiatives that will address these themes and bring about measurable change. A special thank you to members of the various Advisory Panels who devoted a considerable amount of time and expertise for the benefit of athletics. Going forward, new advisory panels will be convened to assist the Board and staff of ANSW in implementing the strategic plans. 4

7 Competition is the heart and soul of athletics and I would like to take this opportunity to recognise the valuable contribution of our technical officials and volunteers. It goes without saying that we could not deliver the number and quality of our competitions if it were not for their expertise and dedication. Special mention to a number of key volunteers including Villis Gravitis, who this year received the President s Award in recognition of more than 20 years of service to Athletics NSW. Ron Richter (archives), Peter Lucas (constitutional officer until his passing in October) and Geoffrey Adelstein (honorary solicitor) also deserve special recognition for their support and service to the organisation. To the dedicated and hard working staff of ANSW, I would like to offer my sincere thanks on behalf of all those involved in athletics in NSW. Similarly, I would like thank the Board of Directors for their leadership, commitment and guidance to the management. In particular, I would like to commend the Chairman Peter Bromley for his support and advice throughout the year. Greg Meagher Managing Director and CEO 5

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9 DIRECTORS' REPORT FINANCE DIRECTOR S REPORT ANSW maintained its sound profit levels of recent years, with a profit before tax of $54,115 most of which translated into a level of net cash generated of $38,248. These results further strengthened the balance sheet, which now shows shareholders equity of [$487,902] and cash reserves of [$555,872].The vast majority of those cash reserves are held in short term bank deposits. From time to time the board considers how those cash reserves should be invested. To date, the board has determined that safety of those reserves is paramount. This conservative position has resulted in reduced investment income (down from $36,212 to $30,207). We can expect further reductions in interest income in the coming year, as the continuing interest rate reductions, which have already occurred, flow through with a full year impact. Most significant in the Profit and Loss Statement is the lower level of sponsorship income. Efforts continue to source new sponsors and importantly, other new types of profit contributing activities. All in all, the financial position of Athletics NSW is sound. Small operating profits are being added to each year by investment income, resulting in a continued strengthening of the balance sheet. Director: Gordon Windeyer Dated this 9 day of July 2008 Your directors present their report on the company for the financial year ended 31 March GENERAL INFORMATION a) Directors The names of the directors in office at any time during, or since the end of, the year are: John Patchett Resigned 16/07/2008, Peter Bromley, Betty Moore, Philip O'Hara, Michael O'Mara, Gordon Windeyer, Elizabeth Miller, Mark Rosenberg, Stuart Rudolf Paterson Appointed 16/07/2008, Grant Cremer Appointed 08/09/2008, Neil Barry Hinton, Appointed 08/09/2008, Gregory Meagher, Appointed 20/05/2009. Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated. (b) Principal Activities The principal activities of Athletics NSW Limited during the financial year included the promotion and organisation of athletic events. No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during the year. 2. BUSINESS REVIEW (a) Operating Results The profit of Athletics NSW Limited after providing for income tax amounted to $ 54, OTHER ITEMS (a) After balance day events No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of Athletics NSW Limited, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of Athletics NSW Limited in future financial years. (b) Auditors Independence Declaration A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out at page 3. (c) Significant Changes in State of Affairs No significant changes in Athletics NSW Limited's state of affairs occurred during the financial year. 4. DIRECTOR INFORMATION COMPANIES ONLY (a) Meetings of Directors During the financial year, 7 meetings of directors (including committees of directors) were held. Attendances by each director during the year is as follows: Directors' Meeting Number Number eligible to attend attended Peter Bromley 7 7 John Patchett 3 3 Betty Moore 7 7 Philip O'Hara 7 7 Mark Rosenberg 7 6 Michael O'Mara 7 7 Gordon Windeyer 7 7 Elizabeth Miller 3 2 Neil Hinton 4 3 Grant Cremer 4 3 Stuart Paterson 4 4 Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors: Director Gordon Windeyer Director Gregory Meagher Dated this 9th day of June

10 ANNUAL REPORT D F K L A U R E N C E V A R N E Y Chartered Accountants ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN AUDITOR S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 31 March 2009 there have been: (i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and (ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. Steven Heller DFK Laurence Varnay Chartered Accountants 9 July 2009 Level York Street Level York Street NSW2000 PO Box Q819 QVB NSW 1230 Telephone: Facsimile: A member firm of DFK International a worldwide association of independent accounting firms and business advisors office@dfksydney.com Liability Limited by a Acccountants Scheme, approved under the Professional Legislation Level York Street NSW 2000 POSTAL ADDRESS PO Box Q819 QVB NSW 1230 TELEPHONE: FACSIMILE: A member firm of DFK International A worldwide office@dfksydney.com association independent accounting firms and business advisors 8

11 income statement FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN Notes $ $ Revenue trading 2 760, ,055 Other revenue 2 30,207 36,540 Employee benefits expense (364,259) (336,479) Depreciation, amortisation and impairments (16,727) (16,753) Other expenses (355,586) (453,081) Profit before income tax 54,115 30,282 Profit attributable to members 54,115 30,282 balance sheet FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN Notes $ $ ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 4 555, ,624 Trade and other receivables 5 32,057 2,620 Other assets 6 9,252 3,313 Total current assets 597, ,557 Noncurrent assets Property, plant and equipment 7 52,063 61,454 Total noncurrent assets 52,063 61,454 TOTAL ASSETS 649, ,011 LIABILITIES Current liabilities Trade and other payables 8 90,373 64,539 Shortterm provisions 9 26,707 30,910 Other Liabilities 10 44,262 55,776 Total current liabilities 161, ,225 TOTAL LIABILITIES 161, ,225 NET ASSETS 487, ,786 EQUITY Reserves 11 36,963 36,963 Retained earnings 450, ,824 TOTAL EQUITY 487, ,787 9

12 ANNUAL REPORT STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN Notes Retained Earnings Asset Revaluation Total $ Reserve $ $ Balance at 1 April ,824 36, ,787 Profit attributable to members 54,115-54,115 Balance at 31 March ,939 36, , Balance at 1 April ,542 36, ,505 Profit attributable to members 30,282-30,282 Balance at 31 March ,824 36, ,787 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN Notes $ $ Cash Flow From Operating Activities Receipts from customers 725, ,487 Payments to suppliers and employees (709,189) (741,898) Interest received 30,207 36,212 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 12 46, ,801 Cash flows from Investing Activities: Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment - 31,832 Acquisition of property, plant and equipment 7 (8,539) (60,028) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (8,539) (28,196) Net increase (decreases) in cash held 38,248 78,605 Cash at beginning of financial year 517, ,019 Cash at end of financial year 4 555, ,624 10

13 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) General information The financial report is for Athletics NSW Limited as an individual entity, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Athletics NSW Limited is a company limited by guarantee. (b) Basis of Preparation The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded would result in a financial report containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, events and conditions to which they apply. Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards ensures that the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of this financial report are presented below. They have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated. The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected noncurrent assets, financial assets and financial liabilities. (c) Comparative Figures When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year. (d) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other shortterm highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within shortterm borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet. (e) Property, Plant and Equipment - Depreciation The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including buildings and capitalised leased assets, but excluding freehold land, is depreciated on a straightline basis over the asset's useful life to the company commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements. The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are: Motor Vehicles 25% Office Equipment 20% Sporting Equipment 33% The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Plant and equipment Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis. (f) Trade payables Trade and other payables are stated at cost, which approximates fair value due to the short term nature of these liabilities. (g) Employee Benefits Provision is made for the company's liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to balance date. Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled, plus related on costs. Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for those benefits. (h) Provisions Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured. (i) Income Tax The company is exempt from income tax under section 23g (iii) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, as amended. (j) Revenue Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised upon the delivery of goods to customers. Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates applicable to the financial assets. Revenue from investment properties is recognised on an accruals basis or straightline basis in accordance with lease agreements. Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established. Dividends received from associates and joint venture entities are accounted for in accordance with the equity method of accounting. Revenue from the rendering of services is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customers. All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST). (k) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the balance sheet are shown inclusive of GST. Cash flows are presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows. (l) Deferred income The company has entered into agreements where the services to be performed extends beyond the current operating cycle. For these agreements, the company records a long term obligation and recognises revenue over the period of the agreement as the services are rendered. (m) Leases Lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all of the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are charges as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred. (m) Government Grants Government grants are recognised at fair value where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all grant conditions will be met. Grants relating to expense items are recognised as income over the periods necessary to match the grant to the costs they are compensating. Grants relating to assets are credited to deferred income at fair value and are credited to income over the expected useful life of the asset on a straightline basis. 11

14 ANNUAL REPORT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN Notes $ $ NOTE 2: REVENUE Operating activities sale of goods 46,270 56,889 services revenue 568, ,033 interest received 30,207 36,212 Sponsorships and grants 145, ,134 Other income Total Revenue 790, ,597 NOTE 3: Auditors' Remuneration Remuneration of the auditor of the company for: Audit fees 5,500 5,500 NOTE 4: Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash on hand 1,054 3,406 Cash at bank 29,051 30,954 Short term bank deposits 525, , , ,624 NOTE 5: Trade and Other Receivables CURRENT Trade receivables 33,686 4,281 Provision for impairment of receivables (1,629) (1,661) 32,057 2,620 NOTE 6: Trade and Other Receivables CURRENT 1,629 3,313 Repayments 9,252 3,313 NOTE 7: PROPERTY PLANT AND EQUIPMENT PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Motor vehicles At cost 72,452 72,452 Less accumulated depreciation (33,744) (26,252) Total motor vehicles 38,708 46,200 Office equipment At cost 52,125 45,711 Less accumulated depreciation (43,827) (38,507) Total office equipment 8,298 7,204 Sporting equipment At cost 112, ,625 Less accumulated depreciation (107,693) (102,575) Total sporting equipment 5,057 8,050 Total property, plant and equipment 52,063 61,454 Movements in Carrying Amounts Office Equipment $ Motor Vehicles $ Sporting Equipment $ Total $ Balance at the beginning of year 8,050 46,200 7,204 61,454 Additions 2,125-6,414 8,539 Depreciation expense (5,118) (7,492) (5,320) (17,930) Carrying amount at the end of year 5,057 38,708 8,298 52,063 12

15 Notes $ $ NOTE 8: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES CURRENT Unsecured liabilities Trade payables 39,175 35,966 Deposits 400 (800) ATO amounts payable 8,795 6,631 Accrued expense 42,003 21,142 90,373 64,539 NOTE 9: PROVISIONS Annual Leave 26,707 24,569 Long Service Leave - 6,341 26,707 30,910 NOTE 10: OTHER LIABILITIES Deferred income 44,262 55,776 Total 44,262 55,776 NOTE 11: RESERVES Asset Revaluation Reserve The asset revaluation reserve records revaluations of non current assets. NOTE 11: AUDITORS' REMUNERATION Remuneration of the auditor of the company for: Audit fees 5,500 5,000 NOTE 12: CASH FLOW INFORMATION Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with Profit after Income Tax Net income/loss for the period 30,283 Cash flows excluded from profit attributable to operating activities Noncash flows in profit Depreciation 16,727 16,752 Net gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment changes in assets and liabilities (Increase)/decrease in trade and term receivables (29,737) 11,057 (Increase)/decrease in prepayments (5,938) (2,155) Increase/(decrease) in trade payables and accruals 15,382 40,454 Increase/(decrease) in provisions (3,762) 10,028 46, ,801 NOTE 13: MEMBERS GUARANTEE The company is limited by guarantee. If the company is wound up, the constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $50 each towards any outstanding obligations of the company. At 31 March 2009 the number of members was 89 (2008:89). NOTE 14: CAPITATION FEES As part of the Memorandum of understanding between Athletics NSW and Athletics Australia, the National Insurance Program is provided by Athletics Australia to Athletics NSW. In contrast to the treatment of the capitation fees under the Memorandum of Understanding, there is not a physical transaction of monies between Athletics NSW and Athletics Australia regarding the provision of the National Insurance Program. The value of the National Insurance Program is therefore not recorded in the companys' accounts. 13

16 ANNUAL REPORT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN NOTE 15: Funds Held in Trust In 1989, the committee responsible for the administration of the Athletes Games Fund transferred responsibility for the administration of the fund to the company on the basis that monies are invested to provide income and that donations be made to Olympic and Commonwealth Games Appeals when required and where NSW athletes have been selected as competitors. In 2000, the company accepted management of the Centenary Trust. The Centenary Trust was established in 1988 to earn income to be used in the establishment of grants, scholarships and awards to specifically develop and nurture athletics talent in NSW. From time to time the company receives money from various sources in respect of certain athletes. These funds are held in a dedicated bank accounts and distributed to athletes in accordance with the guidelines of the Trusts. The total funds held in trust as at the 31st day of March 2009 in the Centenary Trust amounted to: $121, (2008: $114,215). The total funds held in trust as at the 31st day of March 2009 in the Games Account amounted to: $19, (2008: $18,069). NOTE 16: Directors Remuneration Income paid or payable or otherwise made available to the directors of the company from the company and related entities during the current financial year was $NIL (2008:$NIL). NOTE 17: Company Details Registered office No amounts were Income paid or payable or otherwise made available to the directors of the company from the company and related entities during the current financial year. NOTE 19: COMPANY DETAILS Registered office The registered office of the company is: Athletics NSW Limited Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre Edwin Flack Drive Homebush NSW 2127 The directors of the company declare that: 1. The financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 7 to 15, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and: (a) comply with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and (b) give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 31 March 2008 and of the performance for the year ended on that date of the company. 2. In the directors' opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors. Director Gordon Windeyer Director Gregory Meagher Dated this 17th day of June

17 D F K L A U R E N C E V A R N E Y Chartered Accountants ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED Report on the Financial Report We have audited the accompanying financial report of Athletics NSW Limited, which comprises the balance sheet as at 31 March 2009, and the income statement, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year ended that date a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the directors' declaration. Directors' Responsibility for the Financial Report The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act This responsibility includes: designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. Auditor's Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the company's preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Independence In conducting our review, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, provided to the directors of Athletics NSW Limited on 26 June 2009, would be in the same terms if provided to the directors as at the date of this auditor's report. Auditor's Opinion In our opinion the financial report of Athletics NSW Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: (a) giving a true and fair view of the company s financial position as at 31 March 2009 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and (b) complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations Steven Heller, Partner DFK LAURENCE VARNAY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Level 7, 131 YORK STREET SYDNEY NSW July 2009 A member firm of DFK International a worldwide association of independent accounting firms and business advisors Liability Limited by a Acccountants Scheme, approved under the Professional Legislation Level York Street NSW 2000 POSTAL ADDRESS PO Box Q819 QVB NSW 1230 TELEPHONE: FACSIMILE: office@dfksydney.com 15

18 ANNUAL REPORT D F K L A U R E N C E V A R N E Y Chartered Accountants ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN DISCLAIMER For the Year Ended 31 March 2009 The additional financial data presented on page 21 is in accordance with the books and records of the company which have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our statutory audit of the company for the year ended 31 March It will be appreciated that our statutory audit did not cover all details of the additional financial data. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on such financial data and we give no warranty of accuracy or reliability in respect of the data provided. Neither the firm nor any member or employee of the firm undertakes responsibility in any way whatsoever to any person (other than Athletics NSW Limited) in respect of such data, including any errors of omissions therein however caused. DFK Laurence Varnay Chartered Accountants Steven Heller, Partner Dated: 9 July 2009 Level York Street NSW2000 PO Box Q819 QVB NSW 1230 Telephone: A member firm of DFK International a worldwide association of independent accounting firms and business advisors Facsimile: Liability Limited office@dfksydney.com by a Acccountants Scheme, approved under the Professional Legislation Level York Street NSW 2000 POSTAL ADDRESS PO Box Q819 QVB NSW 1230 TELEPHONE: FACSIMILE: A member office@dfksydney.com firm DFK International A worldwide association of independent accounting firms and business advisors 16

19 DETAILED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN Notes $ $ INCOME Sale of goods 46,270 56,889 Fees 568, ,033 Interest income 30,207 36,212 Sponsorships and grants 145, ,134 Other income TOTAL INCOME 790, ,597 LESS: EXPENSES Accounting fees 5,500 5,500 Advertising - 3,665 Ammunition 1,805 2,679 Bad debts Bank Charges 1,992 2,812 Capitation 4,247,223 Conference/Seminar costs Cleaning 2,580 1,513 Depreciation 16,727 16,753 Sporting Events & Meeting expenses 4,394 84,915 First aid services 11,501 10,483 Other employee costs 12,832 11,765 Ground Hire 57,984 63,609 Insurance 3,958 3,599 ISP Expenditure - 22,755 Lease rentals on operating lease 8,786 7,703 Leave pay 2,138 3,688 Model club policy ,363 Medals 10,642 11,091 Motor vehicle expenses 6,903 4,932 NSWIS / EAP 25,000 25,000 Online registration fees 8,185 7,363 Purchases 1, Postage 4,902 8,346 Prize money 35,545 35,745 Printing and stationery 18,158 30,288 Registration fees 5,319 7,152 Repairs and maintenance 7,485 7,859 Salaries 326, ,200 Staff training 1,243 2,311 Subscriptions - 41 Sundry expenses 8,072 7,869 Superannuation contributions 22,324 20,826 Telephone and fax 8,327 9,557 Travel domestic 5,716 3,251 Uniforms 35,030 54,589 Total Expenses (736,572) (806,311) Profit before income tax 54,115 30,286 17

20 ANNUAL REPORT COMPETITION ADVISORY PANEL WINTER SEASON After four seasons of growth, the total number of athletes competing in the NSW Winter Series dropped marginally in However, the figure of 3811 entries across the season stands as the second highest figure in over 15 years, and only down by 50 athletes on the previous season. While slightly down in numbers overall, some events continue to grow, especially the NSW Cross Country Relays, which is by far the biggest event on the winter calendar, with 838 individuals competing in The NSW Cross Country Championships had a resurgence with the largest numbers competing since 2004, while the Short Course Cross Country continues to grow, hitting 500 athletes for the first time in five years. The major success of the Winter Series was the new concept of the Athletics NSW and Sydney Striders Road Race, incorporating the NSW Road Championships. The lack of fast, flat road running courses in NSW prompted Athletics NSW and Sydney Striders (prominently a road running club), to pool resources to present a 10km event through the streets of Sydney Olympic Park. This meet also incorporated supporting events for juniors, including a 5km and 2.5km. The event proved exceptionally popular with athletes, with many personal bests and favourable comments. The inaugural winners were Russell Dessaix-Chin and Eliza Stewart. While over 700 athletes competed on the day, the number of Athletics NSW registered athletes were slightly down on previous years. This is most likely attributed to the early start of the events, as the largest drop in athletes was in the junior supporting races. Athletics NSW is committed to growing this event so that it is a highlight on the Australian distance running calendar. This will create the potential to have a more suitable start/finish area, and the ability to modify start times for juniors to a more appropriate time of the day. After a rise in competitors in 2007, the number of winter walkers dropped slightly in 2008, with the Short Walks being the only event in which numbers were higher than the previous year. At 59 entries, it was also the largest walking event in Athletics NSW would like to thank host clubs for their continued support and dedication. In partnership with Athletics NSW, these clubs ensured that stakeholders were presented with excellent quality State Championships. The 2008 Winter Championship venues and host clubs were: Novice Cross Country at Scarborough Park, hosted by St George District Athletics Club. Road Championships at Sydney Olympic Park, hosted by Sydney Striders Road Runners. Cross Country Championships (12km/8km) at Willandra, hosted by Nowra Athletics Club. Cross Country Relays at Miranda Park, hosted by Illawong & Districts Senior Athletic Club. Short Course Cross Country Championships at Western Sydney Regional Park, Abbotsbury, hosted by Bankstown Sports Athletics Club. Road Relay Championships at Wollongong, hosted by Kembla Joggers. Half Marathon Championships at Sydney, hosted by the Sydney Morning Herald. Marathon Championships at Sydney, hosted by Athletics Australia and Blackmores. Short Walks Championships at Penrith, hosted by the NSW Racewalking Club. Long Walks Championships at Penrith, hosted by the NSW Racewalking Club. Team Walks Championships at Narellan, hosted by Regal Racewalkers. SW Mountain Running Championships at Wollongong, hosted by Kembla Joggers. Congratulations to Kembla Joggers, who once again proved the dominant winter running club, winning the Winter Club Trophy and to Jeremey Horne (Randwick Botany Harriers) and Anita Keem (Kembla Joggers), for winning the Male and Female Winter Distance Runner of the Year awards. The Australian Cross Country Championships saw a NSW triple threat - with Eliza Stewart, Emma Rilen and Lara Tamsett winning the Australian medals. Jeffrey Hunt (2nd) and Ben St Lawrence (3rd) were also amongst the medallists at the Championship. Congratulations to Ian Rayson (Mingara) and Cheryl Webb (Blacktown) for winning the Male and Female Winter Distance Walker of the Year awards. 18

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22 ANNUAL REPORT COMPETITION ADVISORY PANEL SUMMER SEASON NSW Open & U18 Championships - The pinnacle event on the summer track and field calendar, the State Open Championships, proved a massive success with numbers well in excess of previous years, with 550 athletes competing. The size of some track events meant a third round had to be added, something that has not occurred in NSW for many years. The competition was again presented over three afternoon/evening sessions but unfortunately, inclement weather throughout the competition meant athlete performances were not as good as could have been expected. The Under 18 athletes were competing for a spot in the NSW team to compete in the interstate youth match - the National event for athletes in the Under 18 age group. U16, U20, U23 Championships - The competition was conducted in early March. After a drop in numbers the previous year, athletes returned to support the event, with close to 400 athletes competing across the three age groups. The better than expected numbers in the Under 23 age group is encouraging and this suggests that by creating this age group, we are slowly having the desired effect of increased participation. NSW All Schools Championships - Since the Pacific Schools Games were held in 2008, the NSW All Schools incorporated primary school athletes as well as secondary, resulting in a massive athletes competing across four full days of competition. Unfortunately 2008 was the last year the Australian Institute of Mathematics will sponsor the event, after five years of support. A NSW team was selected from the Championships to compete at the Pacific Schools Games competition in Canberra, which for the first time was held in conjunction with the Australian All Schools Championships. NSW Relay Championships -The NSW State Relay Championships once again proved to be a highlight of the Athletics NSW season with almost 800 teams from 30 clubs entering the championships. Athletics NSW addressed the concerns from previous seasons regarding the large program and shortage of officials, and the results were evident with an excellent competition being delivered. Due to the nonavailability of the main arena at Sydney Olympic Park, the event was held at Blacktown Olympic Park. The use of outer ground venues is a priority of Athletics NSW and the success of the event proved athletes and clubs were supportive of this concept. The event was so successful that Athletics NSW will again hold the event at Blacktown in The NSW Masters Championships & NSW Multi Events - The NSW Masters Championships were held as a stand alone event at the Crest Facility at Bankstown. A big increase in numbers (almost 300 athletes competed), was most likely due to the World Masters Games to be held later in the year. A big thank you to Bankstown Sports Athletics Club for supporting the competition. The NSW Multi event competition was held at Campbelltown on the first weekend in January and was reasonably well supported by NSW athletes. NSW Country Championships - Unfortunately, technical issues meant the Country Championships had to be relocated from it original venue in Wollongong, to Campbelltown Athletics Centre. Despite some of the hottest conditions of the summer, the event ran very smoothly. This was mainly due to the excellent work of Campbelltown Athletics Club and Athletics NSW officials, who worked remarkably well under very trying conditions. Special mention to Terry Manns and Les Carter who both worked expertly over the weekend! While the competition proved successful at the Campbelltown venue, the current intention is to return to the practice of moving the championship through regional areas. The number of athletes was lower than previous seasons, which is consistent with other country events held south of Sydney. NSW Distance Championships - The November timeslot of the NSW 3000 metre Championship continued to prove successful, with the number of athletes again exceeding all predictions. Five men s races were scheduled, with the Competition Advisory Panel believing they had enough races to cover any increase from the amazing numbers the previous season. However, a further race had to be added, when a staggering 127 men entered. There were 46 women who competed in two races. Congratulations to Bridey Delaney and Jeremy Roff for winning the state titles. For the first time, Athletics NSW provided lap times for each athlete, which proved extremely popular. The NSW 5000 metre Championships was held on a very hot January evening. The mercury had hit the high 30s during the day, and while the events were to be run in the evening, the conditions were far from perfect for distance running. It did not stop 90 athletes fronting for the event, an increase of 15 runners on the previous season. Youngsters Lara Tamsett and James Nipperess stole the show by winning the state titles. The 10,000 metres was again held with the NSW State Open Championships, with numbers steady on the previous season. Club Competition Metropolitan and Country Club Premiership - The Club Premiership was again conducted from October through to December, with the emphasis on participation and engaging athletes who do not regularly compete in Athletics NSW events. The Competition Advisory Panel again adopted the split venue concept, which allows the individual meets to be short and sharp, maximises the competition opportunities of athletes, and utilises venues around Sydney. The following venues hosted rounds; Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre (Warm-Up Track), E.S. Marks Field, Bardon Ridge (Illawong), The Crest (Bankstown), Sydney Academy of Sport Athletics Centre (Narrabeen), Campbelltown Sports Centre and The Gatorade Regional Athletics Centre (Mingara). The first two rounds of the competition had lower participation numbers than the previous season. However, in the second half of the competition, participation numbers were considerably up. Due to an earlier NSW All Schools, the Club Premiership began two weeks earlier than the previous season, suggesting that athletes are not ready to compete in early October. UTS Northern Suburbs broke Illawong s winning streak, by securing the Premiership for the first time in four years. 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23 Once again, the Club Premiership was sponsored by Kings Track and Field Sports Store. Athletics NSW would like to extend their gratitude to Jim and Barbara Day for their support of club competition in NSW. The Country Club Premiership was again held in late After a number of successful years participation-wise, the event has deteriorated in popularity. Athletics NSW will look at reinvigorating the competition for future seasons. Congratulations to Illawarra Blue Stars for winning the competition. Allcomers - Allcomers competitions are primarily conducted after the completion of the Club Premiership season, and provide a good lead up for athletes competing in State and National Titles. A change in format saw the reintroduction of graded competition (A grade, B grade and C grade) with standards attached to each. This was well received by athletes and will be continued in future years. Permit Meets - In 2008/09, Athletics NSW trialed a new level of meet called Athletics NSW Permit Meets. The concept utilised the existing Athletics Australia permit structure, where the national body ratifies competitions throughout the year, allowing athletes to qualify for international competition and to break records. Athletics NSW took the opportunity to introduce a second level of permit. Club meets were granted Athletics NSW permits, ratifying the event and allowing athletes to qualify for Australian Championships and to be included on ranking lists. By granting permits, the aim is to increase the competition opportunities for athletes and provide a less officious and more relaxed competition for grassroots athletes. This also aids in empowering clubs to conduct higher profile events which, in turn, increases the knowledge of local officials and administrators. In most cases, these permit meets were well received, and the structure will be rolled out more extensively for 2009/2010. Athletics NSW would like to thank Illawong Athletics Club, UTS Northern Suburbs, NSW Throwers Club and Blacktown Athletics Club for participating in the trial. Elite Competition Sydney Track Classic - In previous seasons, the Sydney Track Classic (a National Series meet conducted by Athletics NSW) and the Sydney Grand Prix (conducted by Athletics Australia) were both conducted within less than six weeks of each other. After the success and growth of the Sydney Track Classic, Athletics NSW was approached by Athletics Australia to join forces to conduct a single high profile meet in Sydney. This proved successful, with the combined resources of both Athletics Australia and Athletics NSW used to deliver an exceptional meet. Australia s Olympic heroes, including medallists Steven Hooker, Sally McLellan and Jarrod Talent joined some of the world s best (led by Jamaican sprint star Asafa Powell) to thrill a crowd of almost 7000 spectators, the biggest track and field crowd in Sydney since the 2000 Olympics. The meet was also broadcast the following weekend on Network 10. Little Athletics athletes were engaged, being given the opportunity to participate in a clinic arranged prior to the meet, with many of the participants and their parents staying to watch their heroes. Pole Vault, Sally McLellan taking the 100m and 100 hurdles double, and Asafa Powell s sprint finish to place 4th in the 400 metres. A big thank you to the staff of Athletics Australia, as well as to Grant Cremer, whose organisation and meet presentation skills were first rate! Waratah Invitational Series - This new series was introduced to provide a competition pathway between regular Athletics NSW events (such as Club Premiership and Allcomers) and the Athletics Australia Grand Prix series. The competition was instigated because the general feeling from Athletics NSW stakeholders was that a competition aimed at elite and sub-elite athletes was required in the Athletics NSW competition structure. Two events were held in the series, with ground entry standards applied to every event. Athletics NSW plans to expand the competition in future seasons, with further meets and the introduction of a Youth division. Thank You Thank you to the Competition Advisory Panel which was invaluable in assisting Athletics NSW in setting the direction for competition in NSW. The panel members for were Nicole Boegman-Stewart (Chairperson), Neil Barnett, Grant Cremer, Paul Hallam, Stuart Paterson, Dan Suchy and Ian White. A special mention to the Athletics NSW staff who have all provided incredible support to competition over the past twelve months, yet rarely get thanked. Thank you to the competition staff in this period, Anna Roberts and Catherine Pearce; to Mary Macaluso, whose handling of officials matters was nothing short of exceptional; and to Greg Doyle, Greg Meagher, Tim McGrath and Kate Evans whose support and direction were invaluable. Lastly, but most importantly, thank you to the dedicated technical officials who once again worked tirelessly throughout the season. The success of the past season is largely due to the many hours you put in both on event days, and in the lead up to competitions. For all your hard work - Thank you! Andrew Matthews Competition Manager The highlights of the evening included a win to Steven Hooker in the 21

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25 REGIONAL COORDINATOR REPORT Regional Coordinator Report Scott Westcott took over the role of Regional Coordinator from Caroline Cooksley in December The initial appointment for four months however, was extended to the end of 2009, after the initial tenure showed positive signs. The work that had been done by Caroline during her employment was crucial in allowing a new Regional Coordinator to fit into the role with minimal disruption. This included maintaining the Competition Committee and Regional Advisory Panel established in The key objectives remained the same as the 2007/2008 pilot program with greater emphasis on developing and implementing programs targeted towards the dual aged athletes. The three objectives driving the strategies implemented by the Regional Coordinator are: 1. To use a number of methods to increase the registration and participation of dual aged athletes in both Little Athletics (LAANSW) centres and Athletics NSW (ANSW) clubs; 2. To provide support in establishing sustainable winter and summer competition; 3. To work with local coaches in delivering the Little Athletics Program for Schools programs to schools across the region. Strategies Targeting Dual Aged Athletes The LAANSW and ANSW boards both support targeting dual aged athletes (athletes eligible for registration with both organisations) as the primary function of the Regional Coordinator. Several strategies have been developed and implemented to serve this objective. Festival of Sport Holiday Clinics The Festival of Sport is a Hunter Academy of Sport initiative and the Regional Coordinator has joined them to deliver two full day clinics during the school holidays. The clinics target dual aged athletes and utilise regionally based developing coaches and sports consultants working for the Hunter Academy of Sport. Competition Hunter Club Premiership The competition committee was convened in December 2008 and then again in March The committee was made up of representatives from each club who had responded to an expression of interest to host a regional event for the 2009/2010 season and many thanks goes out to these delegates. The committee agreed on a format for a club premiership competition using existing gala days or carnivals. Winter Series A sub-committee was formed from the Competition Committee to investigate hosting a Winter Series ANSW Winter Series will be held at the Hunter Sports Centre, Glendale during the winter months. The purpose will be to provide some competition for school athletes and for senior athletes as a part of their winter training. The series will also play host to two technical volunteer workshops and will be delivered at the ANSW Permit level. Hunter Track Classic The region previously hosted a Regional Championship annually up until The purpose of a Hunter Track Classic planned in 2009 is not to replace the Regional Championships but to deliver a high class track permit meet as a flagship for ANSW in the Region. The meet would run to a schedule similar to Allcomers, and would target dual athletes (and therefore Little Athletics competitors) who would compete alongside senior athletes. It would be a major event in the ANSW calendar that will hopefully draw competitors from Sydney and regional areas. In addition to these three initiatives the Regional Coordinator plans to maintain the health of existing competitions and encourage LAANSW and ANSW clubs to work collaboratively in delivering competitions for the region s athletes. Scott Westcott Hunter Regional Coordinator 23

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30 ANNUAL REPORT MEMBERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION Registration Total registrations in remained fairly constant; with the last two seasons at 4522 members. Athlete registration saw a slight growth (20 athletes) from the previous year, while club athlete numbers were down 15 percent. Technical officials remained steady. Sixty five percent of members renewed their registration in which is an increase of 3% compared with renewals in Clubs are continuing to use the Clubs Online registration system at different levels of functionality. Training was provided for several clubs to help increase the number of clubs comfortable with the system. Clubs who have taken the time to become familiar with the system have not turned back, and several new clubs took the time to learn the ropes of online registration at some level in The $2.50 discount on online registrations was continued in with those clubs offering online registration reaping the benefits financially. Athletics NSW aims to only accept registrations through clubs online by , and will therefore continue to encourage clubs to become familiar with these processes through regular training opportunities for clubs. a weekly basis, upon providing their addresses during registration. The eathlete template and branding will be reviewed in to ensure its future success. Online survey hosting allowed club directory information to be collected swiftly, and helped to ensure efficient communication with clubs. Membership and club development initiatives for Recruitment and retention of athletes is a key concern, forming part of the new strategic direction for Athletics NSW in the coming years. A part time development role will created in to develop a strategy for recruitment and development of athletes and coaches, as well as developing and maintaining relationships with secondary schools. Kate Evans Membership and Administration Manager Communication The website was redesigned towards the end of the season, with the aim of providing a more vibrant and user friendly format. A media officer, Jessica Duffy, was employed short term in early 2009 to promote and cover the Sydney Track Classic which was held in February. This strategy provided meaningful coverage on the website in the lead up, during, and post event. In Athletics NSW chose the website, and as the primary vehicle to communicate with its clubs and their members. The eathlete service continued to be distributed to all members on 28

31 CLUBS ON TRACK Clubs on Track is the model club policy framework, which was introduced in the season. Clubs have been required to complete an evaluation report annually and return it to Athletics NSW for assessment. The intention of Clubs on Track is to develop a vibrant and relevant club structure, as it is essential to the success of our sport at a local, state and national level. In Metropolitan and Inner Country Clubs were asked to complete the Evaluation report, and Country Clubs were asked to complete an assessment report. Through the Clubs on Track evaluation process we identified which clubs were performing well in the five (5) key areas: Membership; Administration; Competition & Events; Coaching & Officiating; Marketing & Promotion. A total of thirty-one (31) Metropolitan and Inner Country Clubs returned their Clubs on Track report. The report had a new format to previous years; the Metropolitan and Inner Country Clubs were asked to complete the Clubs on Track Evaluation Report and the Regulatory Checklist. Please find below the rankings for Metropolitan and Inner Country Clubs. Rankings are in alphabetical order within each band and there is no numerical ranking. Athletics NSW would like to thank all clubs that took the time to submit their Evaluation Report. Metropolitan and Inner Country Clubs GOLD: Asics Wests Illawarra Blue Stars Kembla Joggers Mingara Athletics Club Nepean Athletics Club UTS Northern Suburbs Athletics Club Clubs who did not achieve any of the above standards were awarded Green. This meant that they either did not make the benchmark or did not submit their evaluation report. Anecdotal evidence suggests that clubs find the process of completing the evaluation/assessment report annually is arduous, time consuming and not relevant to their club. There are also clubs who have failed to complete the report each year. To help rectify the situation of relevance, Athletics NSW changed the reporting process of Clubs on Track to an assessment report instead of an evaluation report for Country Clubs. In the planning for the Clubs on Track, we took into consideration the views and concerns of Country Clubs. It was decided in order to do more for country areas we had to know what was happening, what they were doing/planning, what they already had and what they needed. Therefore a Clubs on Track Assessment Report was created which was to be completed by all Country Clubs (excluding Inner Country), with the aim of finding out the current state of our Country Clubs through regulatory checklist and business plan. Country Clubs would not be ranked into gold, silver, bronze and green, as it was decided that there is only one club in each area with exception of Dubbo and the Hunter region. The aim is to have all these clubs reach a good healthy viable club status. Of the forty-six (46) Country Clubs in NSW only eighteen (18) returned the assessment report to Athletics NSW. The Clubs on Track program will be evaluated for The future Clubs on Track process is likely to have a best practice focus aimed at minimising the workload for clubs, whilst maintaining the original aim of developing a vibrant and relevant club structure. Mary Macaluso Development Manager SILVER: Campbelltown UWS Collegians Athletics Club Hills District Athletics Club Randwick Botany Harriers Club St George District Athletics Club Wyong Athletics Club BRONZE: Cherrybrook Athletics Club Girraween Athletics Club Inc Illawong & DAC Ryde Athletics Centre Sutherland District Athletics Club Sydney Pacific Athletics Club Sydney University Athletics Club 29

32 ANNUAL REPORT OFFICIALS REPORT It has been an extremely busy athletics season for technical officials, with Athletics NSW (ANSW) technical officials appointed at over 144 school carnivals, around 60 ANSW events, 7 days at the Pacific School Games in Canberra and not to mention their fantastic efforts at the Sydney Track Classic. On top of all of this, a number of ANSW technical officials have also been appointed to international meets. Congratulations to the following Technical Officials for their international appointments: Janet Nixon World Juniors Poland 2008 and Paralympics Games Beijing Jill Huxley World Juniors Poland Geoffrey Martin World Indoors Valencia Also congratulations to Geoffrey Martin for his appointment to the IAAF International Start Panel. Recruitment, retention and training. Considering there have been over 200 days of officiating required this season, there has been quite a workload for our technical officials population, who are primarily in the older age brackets. ANSW has been busy looking to the future in an attempt to recruit new officials, as well as retaining and further educating our current group of technical officials. This included: Level A Technical Officials Seminar (10th August at Bankstown) 38 participants. Level B & C Technical Officials Seminar (31st August at Bankstown) 12 participants. Level B & C Walks Seminar and Exam (10th October at Sydney Olympic Park) 10 participants. Technical Support Volunteers Practical Workshop (30th August at Illawong) 9 participants. Technical Support Volunteers Practical Workshop (13th September at Glendale) 8 participants. Several exam sessions were held at variety of locations throughout the summer including; Illawarra, Illawong, Nepean, Newcastle and Sydney Olympic Park. This resulted in over 150 passed exams. Qualification A B C Out of Stadia Track Throws Jumps Administration Technical Walks Recognition This season ANSW continually worked on ways to recognise our technical officials. Some of the new initiatives included a bi-monthly newsletter outlining the recognition of a different official s achievements as well as the introduction of a new official of the year as an annual award prize. Congratulations to the following officials: ANSW Official of the Year Rob Blackadder. ANSW New Official of the Year Graham Kearns. Bi-Monthly Official for October-November Graham Kearns. Bi-Monthly Official for December-January George Toemoe. Bi-Monthly Official for February-March Rob Blackadder. At the 2009 Athletics NSW Annual Awards Dinner, 69 technical officials were recognised for their efforts in officiating at ten or more ANSW events through the season. Thank you for all your hard work. The NSW Technical Officials have also been recognised by Athletics Australia for their efforts. Congratulations to Jill Huxley who is now a Life Governor with Athletics Australia. Also congratulations to the following people who were awarded Life Membership with Athletics Australia; Peter Bowman, Ron Crawford, Janelle Eldridge, Rod Gibb, Peter Hamilton, Rodney Hutton, Jean Harmey, Peter Lucas, Geoffrey Martin, Rosemary Owens and Ian White. As well as all of the success achieved by Technical Officials this season, it has also been a sad time for the Athletics community, with the passing of technical officials Arnold Hunt, Peter Lucas and Peter McWilliams. ANSW would like to again express our sincere condolences to their families and friends for their loss, as they are very much missed. On behalf of ANSW and all of our members we would like to thank the technical officials for the fantastic job they continue to do and for their dedication to the sport of athletics. I would also like to thank the members of the Officials Advisory Panel and the Official Appointments sub-committee for their hard work. Many thanks also to the presenters, exam supervisors, and exam markers for all their efforts over the season. Finally, a special mention to all of the technical officials for keeping me on my toes and for all of your support! Mary Macaluso Development Manager 30

33 ATHLETICS NSW/NSWIS TRACK AND FIELD EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAM The Athletics NSW/NSWIS Emerging Athlete Program (EAP) continued the delivery of its program aimed at the development of elite junior track and field athletes in NSW in The program adopted a new title in 2009, being now known as the NSW/NSWIS Emerging Talent Squad (ETS). The program aimed to improve the sport of track & field in NSW through the identification, recognition, development and retention of talented emerging athletes, and the development of their coaches. Following is an overview of the highlights, activities and results of the programs. EAP Coordination 2008 David Tarbotton EAP Coordinator 2009 Nicole Boegman-Stewart ETS Coordinator (part time) 2009 David Tarbotton ETS Administrator (part time) Squad members; members. In 2009 there was a toughening of the standards, reflecting a smaller squad in 2009, thus enabling more targeted and better servicing. Athletes selected in International Teams World University Cross Country Championships, Mauquenchy, France, April 2008 (1 EAP). Bridey Delaney. World Race Walking Cup, Cheboxary, Russia, May 2008 (1 EAP). Nicole Fagan. World Junior Championships, Bydgoszcz, Poland, July 2008 (10 EAP) Annabel Davies, Bridey Delaney, Lomana Fagatuai,Robert Falchi, Emanuel Fuamatu, Ryan Gregson, Melissa Hayes, James Kaan, Trychelle Kingdom, and Sianne Toemoe. Commonwealth Youth Games, Pune India, October 2008 (10 EAP). Amanda Bartrim, Rodney Blair, Eloise Graf, Selma Kajan, Alicia Keir, Vika Lolo, Blake Lucas, Ashleigh Mumberson, Kevin Moore and Todd Wakefield. World Cross Country Championships, Amman, Jordan March 2009 (3 ETS athletes). Ryan Gregson, David Ricketts and Chloe Tighe. World University Games, Belgrade Serbia July 2009 (2 ETS). Ryan Gregson and Ian Rayson. World Youth Championships, Sudtirol Italy, July 2009 (Selected 11 NSW, 10 ETS however 1 withdrew and another failed to meet the departure standard). Selected were: James Connor, Cameron Hyde, Kurt Jenner, Shannon Jennings, Joshua Johnson, Alix Kennedy, Andrew Neville, Amy Pejkovic, Liam Speers, Ben Talakai and Mitch Tysoe. EAP/ETS Camps 8-9 Jan 2008 Sprints camp (22 athletes attended) Jan 2008 Jumps camp (25 athletes attended) April 2008 Distance camp at Shellharbour (14 athletes attended) July 2008 Multi-event, hurdles, pole vault (30 athletes attended) 9-11 Oct 2008 Distance camp at Shellharbour (10 athletes attended) There have been over 50 staff, coaches and presenters involved in the above camps, including Olympians: Melinda Gainsford-Taylor, Nicole Boegman-Stewart, Andrew Murphy, Stuart Rendell, Clinton Hill, Adam Miller, Ian Garrett, Zsuzsanna Olgyay-Szabó, Zsolt Zsombor, Lin Jing, Huang Zihong and Matt Beckenham. Other coaches assisting included: Peter Fortune, Aaron Holt, Rudolf Sopko, Fira Dvoskina, Larry Spencer, Rob McDonald, Ryan Gregson, Sianne Toemoe, Lachlan Chisholm, Olivia Tauro, Lindsay Watson, Denis Knowles and Ian Garrett. EAP/ETS Clinics ETS Coach/Athlete Lectures and clinic May 2008 Sharon Hannan (coach of Olympic silver medallist Sally McLellan). 24 May 2008 Pole Vault clinic with Alan Launder 9 October 2008 EAP Throwers coaching education day 26 October 2008 Elite Schools Coaching clinic Attended by 160 athletes from across NSW Coaches/mentors included nine Olympians 2008 & 2009 Ongoing strength and conditioning sessions 28 February 2009 Steve Francis (coach of Asafa Powell) EAP/ETS Graduates The following EAP/ETS athletes progressed to NSWIS scholarship standards and have been offered a scholarship: Bridey Delaney, Emanuele Fuamatu, James Kaan, Selma Kajan, Trychelle Kingdom, Vika Lolo, James Nipperess, Ian Rayson, Lara Tamsett and Trudy Thompson. National Squads The following athletes have been invited to join the national squads: U19 Rodney Blair, Ryan Gregson, Melissa Hayes, James Kaan, Trychelle Kingdom, Kevin Moore, Olivia Tauro and Chloe Tighe U17 Jake Hammond, Kurt Jenner, Alix Kennedy Andrew Neville, Melissa Prior, Carly Rodger, Bradley Sharne, Gabi Simpson, Liam Speers, Michael Todd and Mitchell Tysoe U19 Jake Hammond, Selma Kajan, Melissa Prior, Liam Speers, Ben Talakai and Todd Wakefield U17 Aiden Anderson, Lisa Celi, Erin Guy, Rachel Hardy, Nicholas Hough, Cameron Hyde, Ben Jaworski, Michelle Jenneke, Kurt Jenner, Shannon Jennings, Karlie Morton, Amy Pejkovic, Talissa Scott, Shani Sleeman, Tomas Soliman and Brianna Tisdell. 31

34 ANNUAL REPORT 2009 EAP SQUAD NAME COACH ETS 1 Christie Chamberlain Annabel Davies Lomana Fagatuai Eloise Graf Ryan Gregson Melissa Hayes James Kaan Jaimee-Lee Starr Olivia Tauro Chloe Tighe Sianne Toemoe Laura Verlinden ETS 2 Ozner Abdullah Aidan Anderson Daniel Arda Jack Bangel Jaimee Bannister Kirsten Bannister Sean Barnes Amanda Bartrim Robbie Baskin Richard Bastable Kevin Batt Jesse Beadman Emma Bettiol Jenny Blundell Caryn Brett Sarah Carli Lisa Celi Karlie Chambers Lewis Clark Karen Clarke James Connor Emma-lee Cormack Anthony Costello Courtney Cross Emily Crutcher Jared Dailey Ian Dewhurst Chris Dodd James Dooley Christie Douglas Jacinta Doyle Andrew Doyle Dylan Dudley Jack Edwards Romy Ehrlich Jessi Elliott Jasmine Everett Nicole Fagan Patrick Fakiye Jacqueline Fry NAME COACH Annaliese Gardiner Darcy Gilroy Andrew Giltrap Erin Guy Josh Hall Luke Hamer Jake Hammond Rachel Hardy Matthew Harris Damian Hart Caitlin Heeps Megan Horne Nick Hough Samantha Hulme Matthew Hulme Cameron Hyde Dean Invernon Antonio Inzitari Benjamin Jaworski Michelle Jenneke Brad Jenner Kurt Jenner Shannon Jennings Henry Jones Alix Kennedy Phoebe Kershaw Tayla King Sara Klein Alison Korotkich Anna Laman Elliott Lang Melissa Logan Matthew Lee Michael Loudon Shane Loveridge Kyle Malone Emma Marks Robert McIntyre Lauren McKillop William McNamara Nathan McRae Hannah Menday Ethan Millward Kevin Moore Abby Moroney Karlie Morton Jordan Mulhearn Derek Mulhearn Ashleigh Mumberson Ella Nelson Andrew Neville Shane Nicholls Shintaro O'Brien NAME COACH Courtney Owens Larissa Pasternatsky Christie Pearson Amy Pejkovic Madeleine Powell Melissa Prior Natalie Prior Zachary Rea David Ricketts Tommy Robinson Carly Rodger William Sacilotto Talissa Scott Alison Severino Bradley Sharne Rachel Shaw Gabi Simpson Shani Sleeman Raymond Smith Thomas Soliman Liam Speers Kelly Spencer Dallan Stanton Jake Stein Abbie Taddeo Ben Talakai Brianna Tisdell Michael Todd Laura Turner Kasey Tysoe Mitchell Tysoe Todd Wakefield Savannah Walker Eric Watanabe Kimberly Watton Charlotte Wilson Vivian Wilton Hannah Wrigley Mataya Young ETS 3 Filoi Aokuso Amy Bettiol Madeleine Bird Courtney Chamberlain Jamieson Clark Brendan Cox Dejanee Defoe Jessica Durand Samantha Farrant Chamath Herath Jack Hicking Tahlia Hunter Ian Hutchinson NAME COACH Joshua Jay Amanda Kerr Tepai Moeroa James Paek Maddie Pirie Taylah Sengul Tavleen Singh David Snowdon Christian Tozer

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36 ANNUAL REPORT MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS FOR ANNUAL REPORT SEASON COMPARISON OF REGISTRATIONS - RENEWALS IN DIFFERENT REGISTRATION CATEGORIES ATHLETES ASSOCIATES TECHNICAL OFFICIALS TOTAL (Club Athletes)(Club Officials and Coaches) (AA Accredited) Members % Renewals 65% 55% 80% 88% 66% ATHLETES ASSOCIATES TECHNICAL OFFICIALS TOTAL (Club Athletes)(Club Officials and Coaches) (AA Accredited) Members % Renewals 62% 50% 70% 81% 61% A 'Renewal' is a registered member who was also registered in the previous season. AGE STRUCTURE OF REGISTERED ATHLETES FOR ANNUAL REPORT AGE GROUP Total Female Male Total Female Male U U U U U U yrs yrs yrs yrs yrs yrs yrs over 65yrs TOTAL Ages are at 31 March at end of registration season. Club athlete associates are included as athletes. 34

37 MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS FOR ANNUAL REPORT SEASON METROPOLITAN CLUBS Technical officials, Athletes club officials and coaches Club Name Total F+M Female Male F+M Female Male Total Asics Wests Track & Field Club Inc Athletics East Bankstown Sports Senior Athletic Club Inc Barker College Athletics Club Blacktown City Athletics Club Ltd Camden Athletics Club Campbelltown UWS Collegians Athletics Club Inc Cherrybrook Senior & Little Athletics Centre Inc Epping District Athletics Club Inc Fairfield City Athletics Centre 0 2 Girraween Athletics Club Hills District Athletics Club Illawong & Districts Senior Athletic Club Independants Mt Pritchard and District Athletics Club Nepean District Athletic Club NSW Masters Athletics Inc Parramatta City Track & Field Athletic Club Penrith Valley Athletics Club 0 2 Randwick Botany Harriers Athletics Club Ryde Athletics Centre Inc Smithfield Athletics Inc South Sydney Athletics St. George District Athletic Club Inc Sutherland District Athletics Club Sydney Pacific Athletics Club Ltd Sydney Striders Road Runners Club Inc Sydney University Athletics Club Trinity-PLC Sydney Athletics Club U.T.S. Northern Suburbs Athletic Club Inc University of New South Wales Athletics Club Westfields Athletics Club Inc Woodstock Runners Metropolitan Club TOTALS Country Club TOTALS STATE TOTALS

38 ANNUAL REPORT MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS FOR ANNUAL REPORT SEASON COUNTRY CLUBS Technical officials, Athletes club officials and coaches Club Name Total F+M Female Male F+M Female Male Total Blue Mountains Region Bathurst Athletic Club Inc Blue Mountains Athletics Central Coast Region Gosford Athletics Inc Mingara Athletics Club Inc Terrigal / Wamberal Athletics Club 0 1 Toukley Athletics Club Wyong Athletics Centre Inc Hunter Region Aberdeen Senior & Little Athletics Centre Inc Cessnock Athletics Centre Inc East Lakes Athletic Centre Inc East Maitland Athletics Club Edgeworth and Districts LA Centre Inc Forster Athletics Club Kotara South Amateur Athletics Club Macquarie Hunter Athletics Maitland Senior and Little Athletic Club Inc Muswellbrook Athletic Club 0 3 Newcastle Veterans Athletics Club Port Macquarie Seniors Athletic Club Inc Port Stephens Athletics Club Raymond Terrace Athletic Centre Inc Scone Amateur Athletics Club Singleton Athletics Club Inc Wallsend RSL Athletic Club Westlakes Athletic Club Inc Woodberry & Districts Athletic Centre Inc North Coast Region Ballina Athletics Club Inc Brunswick Byron Athletics Club Grafton Athletics Club Inc Lismore Athletic Club Stuarts Point & District Little Athletics Centre & Seniors Inc Woolgoolga Athletic Club (Inc.) North West Region Armidale Athletics Club Athletics Glen Innes Incorporated Riverina Region Griffith & District Athletics Club Kooringal -Wagga Athletics Club Inc

39 MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS FOR ANNUAL REPORT SEASON COUNTRY CLUBS Technical officials, Athletes club officials and coaches Club Name Total F+M Female Male F+M Female Male Total Leeton Athletics Club Young and District Athletics Centre South Coast Region Athletics Wollongong Inc Goulburn Athletics Club Illawarra Blue Stars Athletic Club Inc Kembla Joggers Inc Nowra Athletics Club Western Region Cobar Athletics Club Dubbo Athletics Club Inc Dubbo RSL Youth Club Athletic Division Orange Runners Club Wellington Athletics Inc Country Club TOTALS

40 ANNUAL REPORT NSW CHAMPIONS Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance Open Open Jacob Groth BAN m Laura Verlinden UTN Jacob Groth BAN m Jaimee-Lee Starr WOL Joel Milburn ASW m Pirrenee Steinert MHA Lachlan Renshaw SYU 1: m Selma Kajan RBH 2:06.12 Jeremy Roff RBH 3: m Bridey Delaney SGD 4:24.93 Fraser Nixon CHE 10: m Renee Mainwaring GOS James Nipperess SYU 14: m Lara Tamsett SYU Jeremey Horne SSR 31: m Hollie Emery BMA 35:31.98 Ian Rayson MIN 20: m Walk Cheryl Webb BLA 21:19.19 Justin Merlino SYU m / 100m Hurdles Tara Holt SYU Daniel Brandwood SYP m Hurdles Amanda Morris MIN 01:01.81 Jamie Sherson BAN 10: m Steeplechase Alexis McKillop RBH 10:49.44 Nick Moroney MHA 2.16m High Jump Petrina Price WOL 1.89m Christopher Clegg HIL 4.80m Pole Vault Zsuzsanna Olgyay-Szabo ASW 3.90m John Thornell WES 7.59m Long Jump Caryn Brett WTL 5.86m Tomas Cholensky SYP 15.75m Triple Jump Kirsten Bannister ILL 12.19m Stuart Gyngell MIN 17.35m Shot Put Lomana Fagatuai BAN 13.89m Nicholas Sawaszenko BAN 49.50m Discus Lomana Fagatuai BAN 46.38m Mark Dickson WES 64.47m Hammer Karyne Di Marco WES 59.61m Benjamin Baker FOR 72.85m Javelin Laura Cornford BAN 56.52m Matthew Harris MAI 6166 points Decathlon / Heptathlon Jessica Fisher HIL 4913 points Jeremy Roff RBH km / 5km Short Course Emma Rilen SYU 17:37.00 Russell Dessaix-Chin SYU 39: km / 8km Cross Country Marnie Ponton SSR 29:26.00 James Nipperess SYU km / 4km Novice Jenny Blundell CHE Russell Dessaix-Chin SYU 1:06:39 Half Marathon Eliza Stewart UTN Jeremey Horne SSR 2:33:17 Marathon Magda Karimali-Poulos SSR 2:48:54 Russell Dessaix-Chin SYU km Road Race Eliza Stewart UTN Ian Rayson MIN km / 15km Road Walk Cheryl Webb BLA Ian Rayson MIN 2:17:43 30km / 20km Road Walk Cheryl Webb BLA Under 23 Liam Gander MHA m Laura Verlinden UTN Brett Jovanovich RYD m Laura Verlinden UTN Tristan Garrett UTN m Jaimee-Lee Starr WOL Tristan Garrett UTN 1: m Sianne Toemoe UTN 2:09.85 Matthew Rando UTN 3: m Anna Neumaier UNS 4:45.50 Brad Milosevic GIR 15: m 5000m Walk Daniel Small WES m / 100m Hurdles Tara Holt SYU m Hurdles Amanda Morris MIN Mitchell Ryan CBT 09: m Steeplechase Chris Dodd MIN 2.00m High Jump Sophia Begg BAN 1.75m Nicholas Fludder BAN 3.60m Pole Vault Bridget Rieger ASW 3.05m Steven Tripney BLA 6.30m Long Jump Mikaela Read SYP 5.14m Rowan McGinley MIN 13.85m Triple Jump Mikaela Read SYP 11.69m Emmanuele Fuamatu BAN 16.43m Shot Put Dani Samuels WES 15.76m Benjamin Cranney SYU 40.17m Discus Dani Samuels WES 60.40m Karl Newham CBT 40.32m Hammer Natalie Prior CBT 49.15m Matthew Outzen WES 73.87m Javelin Laura Cornford BAN 54.35m 38

41 Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance Under 20 Patrick Fakiye SUT m Jasmine Everett ILL Kevin Moore MIN m Karlie Morton UTN Luke Hamer SGD m Selma Kajan RBH Paul Donnadieu ILL 1: m Selma Kajan RBH 2:07.56 cameron page GOS 3: m Davina Smith PAR 4:54.55 Kevin Batt GOS 15: m / 3000m Lauren McKillop RBH 9:36.77 Kyle Malone NEP 22: m Walk Shannon Jennings NEP 24:17.05 Nathan McRae WES m / 100m Hurdles Michelle Jenneke CHE Anthony Costello ILL m Hurdles Lisa Celi BAN Alex Pitkethly NOW 10: m Steeplechase Andrew Neville WES 1.95m High Jump Trudy Thompson WYO 1.80m Marvin Goessler UTN 3.60m Pole Vault Amanda Bartrim GOS 3.70m Kurt Jenner WES 6.90m Long Jump Brianna Tisdell MHA 5.55m Len Pearce RYD 13.83m Triple Jump Kirsten Bannister ILL 12.09m Luke White UTN 14.41m Shot Put Vika Lolo CBT 14.54m Shane Loveridge ILL 50.39m Discus Vika Lolo CBT 47.49m Jared Dailey EDG 45.44m Hammer Ashleigh Mumberson CBT 51.14m Andrew Giltrap SYU 60.87m Javelin Karen Clarke IND 46.70m Jeremy Hickson MAI 5031 points Decathlon / Heptathlon Stephani Langridge WES 4189 points Harry Summers RBH 15: km Short Course Bridey Delaney SGD 17:59.00 Ryan Gregson KEJ 26: km/6km Cross Country Veronica Wallington SGD 22:00.00 Harry Summers RBH 31: km/5km Road Race Hollie Emery BMA 16:48.00 Kyle Malone NEP 49: km Road Walk Cassandra Staples CBT 55:53.00 Derek Mulhearn PAR 01: km / 15km Road Walk Nicole Fagan SYP 01:22.30 Under 18 Ruwan Gunasinghe CBT m Karlie Morton UTN Ruwan Gunasinghe CBT m Karlie Morton UTN Jessie Beadman BMA m Annaliese Gardiner SYP Jessie Beadman BMA 1: m Hannah Wrigley ILL 2:14.95 Jason Hall BAN 4: m Hannah Menday CHE 4:41.37 Jason Hall BAN 9: m Hannah Menday CHE 10:08.64 Jordan Mulhearn PAR 13: m Walk Shannon Jennings NEP 14:21.72 Mitchell Tysoe GOS m / 100m Hurdles Talissa Scott IBS Sam Haber IBS m Hurdles Lisa Celi BAN 1:02.73 Dylan Dudley CBT 06: m Steeplechase Charlotte Wilson ASW 07:07.00 Andrew Neville WES 1.95m High Jump Amy Pejkovic CHE 1.79m Brad Jenner WES 3.60m Pole Vault Laura Flynn SGD 2.70m Kurt Jenner WES 7.24m Long Jump Talissa Scott IBS 5.74m Jake Stein ASW 13.05m Triple Jump Talissa Scott IBS 11.59m liam speers MHA 17.80m Shot Put Taylah Sengul HIL 12.43m liam speers MHA 53.79m Discus Alix Kennedy SGD 42.53m Jared Dailey EDG 48.96m Hammer Melissa Prior CBT 51.42m Elliott Lang ASW 56.43m Javelin Alison Severino CBT 41.14m Andrew Neville WES 6342 points Decathlon / Heptathlon Gabi Simpson SOS 4913 points Cameron Page GOS 15: km / 3km Short Course Kajan Selma RBH 11:12.00 Joshua Johnson RBH 19: km/4km Cross Country Celia Sullohern BMA 15:49.00 Kevin Batt GOS 15: km Road Race Celia Sullohern BMA 17:50.00 Kyle Malone NEP 39: km Road Walk Shannon Jennings NEP 39:

42 ANNUAL REPORT NSW CHAMPIONS Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance Under 16 Blake Langtry CBT m Ella Nelson ILL Jarrod Geddes ILL m Ella Nelson ILL Jackson Lowe NEP m Karlie Chambers IBS Robert Dredge MIN 2: m Karlie Chambers IBS 2:15.28 Sean Nagle ILL 4: m Hannah Wrigley ILL 4:49.41 Jack Stapleton PAR 9: m Anna Laman CBT 10:08.10 Steven Washburn NEP 14: m Walk Amy Bettiol NEP 15:23.24 Jack Bangel ASW m / 90m Hurdles Abbie Taddeo IBS Jack Bangel ASW m Hurdles Kelly Spencer GOS Connor Mulholland SGD 06: m Steeplechase Hannah Wrigley ILL 08:08.02 David Snowdon ASW 1.80m High Jump Emily Crutcher ASW 1.73m Jack Hicking BAN 2.90m Pole Vault Rebecca Stewart ASW 2.30m Henry Clunies-Ross TGS 6.16m Long Jump Abbie Taddeo IBS 5.19m Benjamin Cox RYD 12.81m Triple Jump Abbie Taddeo IBS 11.28m Elliott Lang ASW 13.90m Shot Put Taylah Sengul HIL 12.21m Antonio Inzitari CBT 53.35m Discus Filoi Aokuso HIL 40.72m Antonio Inzitari CBT 44.56m Hammer Taylor-Jane Villis CBT 33.32m Elliott Lang ASW 51.86m Javelin Taylah Sengul HIL 38.90m Jake Stein ASW 4307 points Heptathlon Kara Lorentzen WAL 4208 points Ozner Abdullah ILL 09: km Short Course Morgan Moloney BMA 11:20.00 Zachary Rea RBH 14: km Cross Country Chloe Douglas SUT 16:19.00 Todd Lang ORC 16: km Road Race Lauren Parsons SUT 18:50.00 Steven Washburn NEP 14: km Road Walk Shannon Jennings NEP 14:25.00 Nathan Fazldad NEP 28: km Road Walk Shay Southern ASW 28:12.00 Under 14 Josh Davies RBH 6:52 2km Short Course Chloe-Douglas Savage SUT 7:52 Jack Stapleton PAR 10:17 3km / 3km Cross Country Chloe-Douglas Savage SUT 11:18 Kyle Eardley KEJ 10:40 3km Road Race Sarah Carli KEJ 11:37 Nathan Fazldad NEP 9:38 2km Walk Amy Bettiol NEP 10:03 Under 12 Dau Akol SUT 05: km Short Course Bethany Croft CHE 05:40.00 Davakor Akol SUT 07: km / 2km Cross Country Bethany Croft CHE 07:43.00 Mitchell Acev IBS 12: km Road Race Tayla-Paige Billington NEP Mitchell Acev IBS 05: km Walk Tayla-Paige Billington NEP 04:34.00 Masters 30-34yrs 60m Danielle Szakacs KEJ 8.51 Anthony Butt NEP m Montse Ros WOL 8.37 Anthony Butt NEP m Rachael Jackson RYD Michael Mirtile MIN m Rachael Jackson RYD Michael Mirtile MIN m Kirsty Curnow CHE Daniel Mellish UTN 01: m James Palethorpe EPP 04: m James Palethorpe EPP 17: m 5000m Walk 110m / 100m Hurdles 40

43 Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance 30-34yrs 400m Hurdles 3000m/2000m Steeplechase Anthony Butt NEP 1.60m High Jump Montse Ros WOL 1.40m Anthony Butt NEP 3.50m Pole Vault Montse Ros WOL 2.90m Anthony Butt NEP 5.43m Long Jump Montse Ros WOL 4.46m Triple Jump Montse Ros WOL 10.00m Anthony Butt NEP 9.94 Shot Put Karyne Di Marco WES 9.31 Anthony Butt NEP 28.96m Discus Karyne Di Marco WES 29.88m Hammer Karyne Di Marco WES 55.55m Anthony Butt NEP 43.80m Javelin Karyne Di Marco WES 27.04m Weight Throw Karyne Di Marco WES 17.12m Anthony Butt NEP 2450 points Pentathlon 35-39yrs 60m Shannon Kavanagh PAR 8.42 Ernest Leseberg NMA m Shannon Kavanagh PAR Ernest Leseberg NMA m Shannon Kavanagh PAR Ernest Leseberg NMA m Shannon Kavanagh PAR 01:09.29 Michael Doggett ASW 01: m Danielle Porter SUT 02:26.19 Michael Doggett ASW 04: m Mary Fien UTN 04:55.22 Peter Truscott SSR 18: m Belinda Martin SGD 17:50.07 Brett Kingston BMA 41: m Walk Brett Kingston BMA m/100m Hurdles 400m Hurdles 2000m Steeplechase Mary Fien UTN 08:13.79 Gavin Lowder ILL 1.55m High Jump Lynette Smith GIR 1.50m Pole Vault Gavin Lowder ILL 5.00m Long Jump Shannon Kavanagh PAR 4.32m Gavin Lowder ILL 10.43m Triple Jump Kevin Duke CBT 10.12m Shot Put Melissa Bonser UTN 10.22m Jorg Probst HIL 43.61m Discus Lynette Smith GIR 30.75m Hammer Melissa Bonser UTN 35.88m Daniel Brown BMA 50.77m Javelin Lynette Smith GIR 34.01m Brett Kingston BMA 7.65m Weight Throw Lynette Smith GIR 10.88m Sven Fuerst UTN 1842 points Pentathlon Colin Johnston ASW 26: km / 5km Short Course Lorraine Hince KBJ 19:12.00 Nicholas Cope RBH 41:58:00 12km / 8km Cross Country Angela Williams HIL 32:25.00 Nicholas Bennett SUT 01:11.51 Half Marathon Fluer Flannery RBH 01:25.42 Nicholas Bennett SUT 32: km Road Race Lorraine Hince KEJ 37: km Road Walk Mary-anne Shaw BMA km Road Walk 40-44yrs Krzysztof Wardecki SYP m Kylie Strong ILL 7.91 Krzysztof Wardecki SYP m Kylie Strong ILL Krzysztof Wardecki SYP m Kylie Strong ILL Krzysztof Wardecki SYP m Giola Campbell BAN 01:01.85 Mark Taylor UTN 02: m Lisa Harrison HIL 02:28.11 Mathew Kaley SSR 04: m Lisa Harrison HIL 05:00.67 Paul Arthur MIN 16: m Lisa Harrison HIL 20: m Walk Maryanne Shaw BMA 30:

44 ANNUAL REPORT NSW CHAMPIONS Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance 40-44yrs Robert Mason ASW m/80m Hurdles Robert Mason ASW 01: m Hurdles Donna Hiscox IBS 01:14.08 Robert Mason ASW m/2000m Steeplechase Maryanne Shaw BMA 09:16.85 Keith Melton-Agbohlah NMA 1.40m High Jump Jacqualine Bezuidenhout UTN 1.40m Pole Vault Jenny Tubby WOL 2.00m Adam Parsonage UTN 4.14m Long Jump Kylie Strong ILL 5.14m Adam Parsonage UTN 9.34m Triple Jump Kylie Strong ILL 10.17m Philip Frkovic WOL 12.18m Shot Put Vicki Townsend MIN 8.17m Philip Frkovic WOL 37.58m Discus Vicki Townsend MIN 22.45m Philip Frkovic WOL 43.66m Hammer Lisa Mumberson CBT 29.32m Keith Melton-Agbohlah NMA 34.22m Javelin Maryanne Shaw BMA 24.43m Philip Frkovic WOL 12.47m Weight Throw Lisa Mumberson CBT 9.08m Matthew Stenning GIR 1831 points Pentathlon Baerbel Koribalski EPP 1572 points Richard Roberts ASW 28:33.00 Short Course Lisa Harrison HIL 21:04.00 Richard Roberts ASW 41:49.00 Cross Country Lorraine Hince KEJ 31: km Road Race Fiona Porley BMA 30:40.00 Tony Psarianos SOS 1: km Road Race Maryanne Shaw BMA 1: yrs Darren Hughes PAR m Gianna Mogentale IBS 7.99 Darren Hughes PAR m Gianna Mogentale IBS Alan Provenzano NMA m Gianna Mogentale IBS Barry Moore NMA m Gianna Mogentale IBS 01:00.05 Bradley Sharpe UTN 02: m Gianna Mogentale IBS 02:27.76 Barry Mayo HIL 04: m Jane Boyd NMA 05:17.15 James Harrison BAN 15: m Mark Dredge MIN 24: m Walk Mary Willis CBT 32:32.34 George Jankowski HIL m/80m Hurdles Christine Shaw WOL Anthony O'Connor NMA 01: m Hurdles Margaret Walker CHE 01:36.95 Garry Womsley GIR 13: m/2000m Steeplechase Julie Steele IBS 09:51.49 Georg Herger ILL 1.60m High Jump Christine Shaw WOL 1.30m Darren Hughes PAR 1.60m High Jump William Tyler WOL 3.15m Pole Vault Alan Provenzano NMA 5.61m Long Jump Gianna Mogentale IBS 4.70m Mark Cepak UTN 8.95m Triple Jump Gianna Mogentale IBS 10.05m Peter Reed WOL 10.13m Shot Put Kim Debrot IBS 9.09m Peter Reed WOL 33.50m Discus Kim Debrot IBS 25.26m Sergei Zablotskii EPP 47.85m Hammer Kim Debrot IBS 23.81m Peter Reed WOL 34.89m Javelin Glynis Marks CHE 25.44m Sergei Zablotskii EPP 13.61m Weight Throw Glynis Marks CHE 7.67m Alan Provenzano NMA 2886 points Pentathlon Mary Willis CBT 2220 points Robert Spilling ASW 30:02.00 Short Course Linda Weatherill NOW 21:28.00 Robert Spilling ASW 44:22.00 Cross Country Linda Weatherill NOW 36:39.00 Keith Bateman SSR 01:14.32 Half Marathon Liz Miller RBH 01:22.06 Phillip Parle KEJ 37: km Road Race Trish Ruhen SUT 42: km Road Walk Salvina Agius NEP 33:58.00 John Thompson SOS 1: km Road Walk Salvina Agius NEP 1:

45 Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance 50-54yrs Mark Doherty NMA m Robyn Suttor UTN 8.90 Mark Doherty NMA m Robyn Suttor UTN Daniel Hasler SYP m Robyn Suttor UTN Daniel Hasler SYP m Robyn Suttor UTN 01:07.53 Michael Randell MIN 02: m Cris Penn NMA 02:27.39 Stuart Paterson UTN 04: m Margaret Beardslee MIN 05:22.60 Keith Bateman SSR 16: m Rosemary Roediger HIL 19:29.71 Robert Osborne NEP 30: m Walk Jenny Lingley BMA 42:04.99 Paul Carr MIN m/80m Hurdles Brendon Dwyer NMA 01: m/300m Hurdles Nicholas Terranova HIL 13: m/2000m Steeplechase Robert Hanbury-Brown NMA 1.45m High Jump Kerrie Macey CBT 1.20m Pole Vault David Mitchell WAL 4.79m Long Jump Kerrie Macey CBT 3.75m Michael O'Hare NMA 11.27m Triple Jump Lajos Joni GIR 11.01m Shot Put Jill Taylor CHE 9.21m Andrew Atkinson-Howatt NMA 36.84m Discus Jill Taylor CHE 23.56m Lajos joni GIR 44.73m Hammer Jill Taylor CHE 30.29m Andrew Atkinson-Howatt NMA 43.15m Javelin Kerrie Macey CBT 24.92m Lajos Joni GIR 14.71m Weight Throw Jill Taylor CHE 10.63m Robert Hanbury-Brown NMA 2464 points Pentathlon Keith Bateman SSR 29: km / 5km Short Course Joanne Cowan SSR 21:40.00 Dennis Wylie SSR 49: km / 8km Cross Country Rosemary Roediger HIL 35:07.00 Robert Osbourne NEP 29:29:00 5km Road Race Jenny Lingley BMA 37:19.0 Robert Osbourne NEP 1: km Road Race Nancy Lloyd UTN 1: yrs 60m Teri Short WAL John Van Stappen IBS m Rosalind Perry WOL John Van Stappen IBS m John Van Stappen IBS 01: m Rosalind Perry WOL 01:42.29 Stephen Ball UTN 02: m Stephen Ball UTN 04: m 5000m 5000m Walk Nancy Lloyd UTN 34: m/80m Hurdles Neil Fowler NEV 01: m/300m Hurdles 3000m/2000m Steeplechase Rosalind Perry WOL 11:38.69 Clay Tompkins UTN 1.55m High Jump Rosalind Perry WOL 1.15m Philip Carrero BAN 3.15m Pole Vault Clay Tompkins UTN 5.23m Long Jump Teri Short WAL 1.60m Clay Tompkins UTN 12.08m Triple Jump Anthony Baker NMA 11.03m Shot Put Teri Short WAL 7.17m Clay Tompkins UTN 33.80m Discus Denise Palmer ILL 30.11m Gavin Murray NMA 31.55m Hammer Denise Palmer ILL 34.97m Gavin Murray NMA 36.90m Javelin Teri Short CBT 24.92m Gavin Murray NMA 11.00m Weight Throw Kerrie Jones UTN 7.55m Steven Crocker CBT 2538 points Pentathlon Neil Fowler NEV 21: km Cross Country Mary Sheehan BAN 23:53.00 Bill Broughton NOW 34: km / 6km Cross Country Mary Sheehan BAN 28:41.0 Christopher Dwyer SSR 01:21.42 Half Marathon Jessica Foskett SUT 01:

46 ANNUAL REPORT NSW CHAMPIONS Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance 55-59yrs Dennis Wylie SSR 35: km Road Race Mary Sheehan BAN 44: km Road Walk Nancy Lloyd UTN 32: km Road Walk Judy Brown GOS 02: yrs John Morison SYP m John Morison SYP m John Morison SYP m Paula Moorhouse SYP John Morison SYP 01: m Paula Moorhouse SYP 01:18.85 Donald Mathewson HIL 02: m Paula Moorhouse SYP 02:56.69 Donald Mathewson HIL 04: m Paula Moorhouse SYP 06:09.41 Donald Mathewson HIL 18: m Dennis Williams HIL 29: m Walk Tom Barber HIL m/80m Hurdles John Gordan NMA m Hurdles 2000m Steeplechase John Searle NMA 1.40m High Jump Tom Barber HIL 1.60m Pole Vault Noel Peters NMA 4.44m Long Jump Noel Peters NMA 9.23m Triple Jump Michael D'Lecki NMA 10.91m Shot Put Mary Thomas IBS 8.78m John Gordan NMA 37.70m Discus Mary Thomas IBS 23.16m Tom Barber HIL 24.12m Hammer Mary Thomas IBS 27.67m Michael D'Lecki NMA 26.79m Javelin Mary Thomas IBS 28.41m James Fitzgerald PAR 7.91m Weight Throw Mary Thomas IBS 11.61m Noel Wright HIL 2836 points Pentathlon John Walton BAN 19: km Cross Country Dianne Hillsdon BAN 31:24.00 John Walton BAN 34: km / 6km Cross Country Jill Smith NOW 33:47.00 Frank Scorzelli SGD 38: km Road Race Dorothy Siepmann BAN 56:31.00 Dennis Williams HIL 0:29:06 5km Road Walk 65-69yrs Alexander Walker NMA m Tony Ireland NMA m Tony Ireland NMA m Tony Ireland NMA 01: m Tony Ireland NMA 02: m Jamie Harrison BAN 05: m Jamie Harrison BAN 21: m Dorothy Siepmann BAN 27:07.74 Graham Allomes SYP 32: m Walk Joan Purcell ASW 37:00.64 Noel Donohoe NMA m/80m Hurdles 300m Hurdles Ronald Perry WOL 11: m Steeplechase Noel Donohoe NMA 1.15m High Jump Albert Gay CBT 1.15m High Jump Albert Gay CBT 2.60m Pole Vault Albert Gay CBT 3.36m Long Jump Noel Donohoe NMA 6.05m Triple Jump Ron Heeps NMA 11.14m Shot Put Keith James NMA 41.06m Discus Ron Heeps NMA 28.73m Hammer 44

47 Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance 65-69yrs Ron Heeps NMA 12.37m Weight Throw Keith James NMA 35.91m Javelin Albert Gay CBT 3183 points Pentathlon Harrison Jones BAN 23: km Cross Country Gwen Hancock BAN 25:01.00 John Spinney BMA 39: km / 6km Cross Country Dorothy Tanner SUT 31:46.00 Roger Hillsdon BAN 01:42.45 Half Marathon Dorothy Tanner SUT 01:51.34 William Thom BAN 44: km Road Race Dorothy Tanner SUT 48: km Road Walk Joan Purcell ASW 35: km Road Walk 70-74yrs David Chantrill PMA m David Chantrill PMA m David Chantrill PMA m Charles Hobden UTN 01: m Charles Hobden UTN 03: m Jim Seymon UTN 30: m Walk Peter McEnearney NMA m Hurdles Mervyn Zeller FORSTEr 1.20m High Jump Morris David RBH 3.43m Long Jump David Morris RBH 6.98m Triple Jump Ron Simcock WOL 10.68m Shot Put Ron Simcock WOL 31.10m Discus Ron Simcock WOL 37.03m Hammer Ron Simcock WOL 33.39m Javelin David Bugden CBT 13.69m Weight Throw Joseph Butler GIR 31: km Short Course Jim Seymon UTN 30:09.0 5km Race Walk Jim Seymon UTN 01: km Long Walk 75-79yrs Richard Hughes NMA m Elvire Asprey IBS Richard Hughes NMA m Elvire Asprey IBS m Elvire Asprey IBS Frederick Daniels NMA 01: m Elvire Asprey IBS 01:59.44 Frederick Daniels NMA 07: m John Sturzaker SYP 1.15m High Jump John Sturzaker SYP 3.60m Long Jump John Sturzaker SYP 8.15m Triple Jump 45

48 ANNUAL REPORT NSW CHAMPIONS Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance 75-79yrs Jim Davis NMA 9.29m Shot Put Elvire Asprey IBS 4.69m Jim Davis NMA 27.03m Discus Elvire Asprey IBS 12.57m Jim Davis NMA 29.45m Hammer Jim Davis NMA 19.67m Javelin Elvire Asprey IBS 8.30m Jim Davis NMA 10.81m Weight Throw 80-84yrs Discus Mavis Gibbs DUB 7.19m Javelin Mavis Gibbs DUB 5.55m 85-89yrs Max McKay IBS 19.29m Hammer Max McKay IBS 12.88m Javelin Max McKay IBS 0.90m High Jump Albert Jourdain BAN 28: m 46

49 NSW ROLL OF HONOUR 29th Olympic Games, Beijing, China 2008 Men Youcef Abdi 3000m steeplechase Heat-6th 8:17.97 Final- 6th 8:16.36 Luke Adams 20km Walk 6th- 1:19:57 50 km Walk 10th- 3:47:45 Clinton Hill 4x400m Relay Heat- 4th 3:00.68 Final- 6th 3:00.02 Fabrice Lapierre Long Jump Qual- 7.90m (0.1) Joel Milburn 400m Heat- 2nd Semi- 3rd x400m Relay Heat- 4th 3:00.68 Final- 6th 3:00.02 Lachlan Renshaw 800m Heat- 6th 1:49.19 Adam Rutter 50km Walk DNF Women Dani Samuels Discus Qual m Final- 9th 60.15m Jane Saville 20km Walk 19th 1:31:17 12th IAAF World Junior Championships, Bydgoszcz, Poland Men Robert Falchi Triple Jump Qual- 8th 15.51m Emanuele Fuamatu Shot Put Qual- 2nd 19.28m Final- 9th 19.11m Ryan Gregson 1500m Heat- 3rd 3:46.82 Final- 5th 3: m 13th- 14:01.66 James Kaan 800m Heat-3rd 1:50.28 Semi- 3rd 1:49.25 Final- 8th 1: x400m Heat-7th 3:13.84 Kurt Mulcahy 400m Heat- 4th Semi- 2nd Final- 4th x400m Heat-7th 3:13.84 Women Bridey Delaney 1500m Heat-3rd 4:20.82 Final- 5th 4:21.20 Lomana Fagatuai Shot Put Qual-12th 14.03m Discus Qual-15th 43.90m Olivia Tauro 200m Heat-2nd (-1.5) semi-4th (-1.9) 4x100m Relay heat- DQ 4x400m Relay Heat- 2nd 3:35.22 Final- 3rd 3:34.23 Sianne Toemoe 800m Heat- 7th 2: th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Amman, Jordan Lara Tamsett Open 8km 26th 28:19 Melinda Vernon Open 8km 52nd 29:04 Ryan Gregson U20 8km 24th 24:40 Harry Summers U20 8km 29th 24:52 David Ricketts U20 8km 69th 26:32 Joshua Johnson U20 8km 86th 27:08 Chloe Tighe U20 6km 32nd 22:11 Hollie Emery U20 6km 48th 22:39 47

50 ANNUAL REPORT NSW ROLL OF HONOUR 3rd Commwealth Youth Games, Pune, India Men Kevin Moore 200 Heat Semi Final 5th x100m Relay Heat Final- 2nd Todd Wakefield 1500m Heat- 3:52.64 Final-5th 3:49.62 Women Amanda Bartrim Pole Vault 4th 3.70m Elly Graf 100m Heat Semi Final-2nd m Heat Semi- DNS 4x100m Relay 2nd Selma Kajan 800m Heat-2: x400m Relay 3rd 3:46.10 Alicia Keir 800 Heat 2: X400m Relay 3rd 3:46.10 Vika Lolo Discus 1st 50.49m Shot Put 2nd 14.73m Ashleigh Mumberson Hammer throw 3rd m 23rd IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Chebokdary, Russia Men Luke Adams 20km 7th 1:19:15 Adam Rutter 20km 43th 1:24:57 Women Jane Saville 20km 7th 1:29:27 Natalie Saville 20km 27th 1:36:32 Nicole Fagan 10km 25th 49:37 6th IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final, Stuttgart, Germany Fabrice Lapierre Long Jump 1st 8.14m (0.6) 48

51 ANSW AWARD WINNERS George Soper Memorial Award for Best Performance by a NSW Athlete in an Australian Championship Fabrice Lapierre R.H North / W. Wilson Award For Most Outstanding Female Athlete Dani Samuels Richard Coombes Memorial Award for the Most Outstanding Male Athlete Youcef Abdi and Luke Adams Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability Kurt Fearnley Coach of the Year Ian Hatfield Administrator of the Year Ron Bendall Official of the Year Rob Blackadder New Official of the Year Graham Kearns Metropolitan Club of the Year UTS Northern Suburbs Athletics Club Country Club of the Year Illawarra Blue Stars Athletic Club Club Development Program / Initiative of the Year Illawong and Districts Senior Athletics Club Kings Track & Field Summer Club Premiership UTS Northern Suburbs Athletics Club Skins Winter Club Trophy Kembla Joggers Country Club Premiership Illawarra Blue Stars Athletic Club Nick Winter Memorial Award for Aspiring Triple Jumper Damian Hart Athletics NSW Presidents Award (Special Recognition) Vilis Gravitis GPS Parkes Memorial Award for Male Distance Runner of the Year (Awarded to the athlete who accrues the most points during the winter championships) Jeremey Horne amassed a total of 75 points Doris Magee Award for Female Distance Runner of the Year (Awarded to the athlete who accrues the most points during the winter championships) Anita Keem amassed a total of 58 points Doris Dorsett Award for Male Distance Walker of the Year (Awarded to the athlete who accrues the most points during the winter championships) Ian Rayson amassed a total of 45 points Doris Clark Award for Female Distance Walker of the Year (Awarded to the athlete who accrues the most points during the winter championships) Cheryl Webb amassed a total of 45 points ANSW AWARD WINNERS EVENT GROUP AWARDS Sprints / Hurdles Masters Marie Kay Junior Mitchell Tysoe Open Joel Milburn Middle Distance Masters Tony Ireland Junior Ryan Gregson Open Jeremy Roff Walks Masters Junior Open Throws Masters Junior Open Jim Seymon Shannon Jennings Luke Adams Stuart Gyngell Emanuelle Fuamatu Dani Samuels Distance Masters Junior Open Jamie Harrison Ryan Gregson Youcef Abdi Jumps Masters Junior Open Clay Tompkins Amy Pejkovic Fabrice Lapierre Cross Country Masters Richard Roberts Junior Ryan Gregson Open Eliza Stewart 49

52 ANNUAL REPORT LIFE MEMBERS * Deceased William B.Alexander (Bill) * W.D.C.Jones * Stan R.Rowley * Richard C.Coombes* Jack Dunn * Nigel C.Barker * Edward S.Markes CBE (Eddy) * Lady Halse Rogers * Mrs Mary Chambers MBE * George P.S.Parke * Patrick D.Walsh (Pat) * Mrs Doris I.Magee AM MBE * H. George Carruthers MBE * Arthur J.Hodsdon MBE * Mrs Doris Clark * Frank E.Andrews * Richard C.Corish BEM (Dick) * Miss Nellie Gould OAM BEM (Nell) * John F.Holland (Jack) * J.Frank O Rourke * Mrs Zora Fibbins OAM * George Hunt * William H.Ahearn (Bill) * Alleyn A.Gainsford OAM * George C.Marshall * Raymond P.B. White (Ray) * James S.Howlin (Jim) * George Soper * Sidney E.Tapner (Sid) * Mrs Gladys Gosling * Sir Charles Moses CBE * John H.Hanman (Jack) * Arthur B.O Connor * Harold L.Ralph OAM * Mrs Edna Godfrey * Clive Kelly * William J.C.Dunn (Bill) Mrs Florence E.Wrighter OAM BEM (Flo) * Mrs Nea Edwards * Mrs Jean Harmey Raymond C.Frith OAM (Ray) * Robert P.Heathwood * (Bob) Mrs Gladys Armstrong * Edward F.Magee (Ed) * Mrs Grace Sheldon Mrs Ruth Frith OAM Mrs Marjorie Fitzgibbons * Clive D.Lee AM Raymond M.Durie OAM (Ray) * Mervyn R.Lee Archer OAM (Merv) Raymond McDonald (Ray) * John P.Metcalfe (Jack) * Mrs Alma Kelly D.Keith Donald Douglas Fryer (Doug) * W.Berge Phillips OBE (Bill) Ronald E.Newton (Ron) Mrs Nola Eager Brian R.Dibben Mrs Jean Norman * Mrs Mollie Chapman Raymond C.Land (Ray) Frederick G.Eggleton (Fred) * Mrs June Ralph Mrs Mabel Lawrence * Peter W.Lucas* Ronald J.Crawford OAM (Ron) Murray Wilson * Mrs Jill Huxley Mrs Helen Searle OAM Kenneth F.Morris (Ken) Mrs Barbara Horwood * Leonard Horwood (Len) * Cecil D.Hensley OAM (Chic) * Donald T.Allen (Don) John W.E.Pross OAM (Jack) * Donald L.Brodie OAM (Don) Mrs Betty R.Moore Trevor A.Huxley * Eric S.Arnold OAM Miss Valmai Loomes John F.Treloar AM Francis Overton (Frank) Ian R.P.White Stanley Sherringham OAM (Stan) Geoffrey A.Martin (Geoff ) Lesley Carter (Les) Mrs Jan Gibb OAM Rodney J.Gibb OAM (Rod) Edward Simmons (Ted) Ms Jan Knox Vilis Gravitis Ms Rosemary Owens OAM Stephen Hampstead (Steve) Robert Ryan (Bob) Max Debnam Ms Janelle Eldridge Mrs Penny Gillies Ron Gibble Mrs Lorraine Haddrick Dennis Jollife Alan Mills Mrs Roslyn Mitchell Albert Thomas (Albie) Merv Davies Ron White Richard Batterley Ross Forster Peter Good Frederick O Connor (Fred) Tony Vecellio David Archbold Mrs Carol Hall John Patchett Demond Pollock (Des) Max Wilkinson MERIT AWARD HOLDERS Mrs Elvina Brodie D.H Edmonds (Bert) * Frederick G.Eggelton (Fred) * Raymond C.Land (Ray) Mervyn R.Lee Archer OAM (Merv) John S.McDougall John C.Degnan (Jack) Raymond M.Durie OAM (Ray) * John Smith Alan Pinch * Raymond McDonald (Ray) * Timothy H.West (Tim) Edward J.Edwards (Ted) * Dr Eugene Magassy * Francis Crabtree (Frank) * John W.E.Pross OAM (Jack) * William J.Fitzgibbons (Bill) * A.Charles Neasbey (Charlie) Jim Hutchins S.Harold Suhan (Harry) Mrs Dorothy Prince BEM * Mrs Molly Chapman Cecil D.Hensley OAM (Chic) * Mrs Joan Cross Mrs June Ralph Arthur S.Graves Ronald E.Newton (Ron) Ron Tye Dennis P.Wilson AM Cecil J.Lonard (Cec) * Geoffrey A.Martin (Geoff ) Stan Sheringham OAM John F.Treloar OAM Alan R.Slapp Douglas Fryer (Doug) * George E.Loomes * Brian R.Dibben Dr John W.Perrot * Robert W.Wilkes (Rob) 50

53 MERIT AWARD HOLDERS Darryl P.Cross Noel S.Chuck Anthony J.Warrener OAM (Tony) Dennis Joliffe V.John Plummer Murray Wilson * Donald T.Allen (Don) Steel B.Beveridge Ronald J.Crawford OAM (Ron) James Evans (Jim) * A.Ferguson Ronald Gribble (Ron) Mrs Yvonne Neasbey * Mrs Joan Phillpott James F.Heslop (Jim) Lawrence A.Hutton (Laurie) Kenneth F.Morris (Ken) Mrs Jeanne Norman* Roy J.Patmore * Albert Thomas (Albie) S.M.Tolbert (Jim) * Mrs Shirley Gehrig Mrs Doris I.Magee AM MBE * Mrs Doris Clark * Miss Nellie Gould OAM BEM (Nell) * Mrs Zora Fibbins OAM * Mrs Florence E.Wrighter OAM BEM (Flo) * Edward F.Magee (Eddie) * Mrs Jean Harmey Mrs Grace Sheldon Mrs Edna Godfrey * Mrs Gerida Bergmann Mrs Marion Cuthbert * Mrs Gladys Armstrong * Mrs Mona Crichton * Mrs Nell Davey Mrs Marjorie Fitzgibbons * Mrs Jean Hill * Mrs Mary Dyson * Mrs Nea Edwards * Mrs Nancy Eade Mrs Flo Everson Mrs Nola Eager Mrs Ruth Frith OAM Mrs Helen Searle OAM Rodney J.Gibb OAM (Rod) Ronald Campbell (Ron) Mrs Dorothy Mills (Dot) Mrs Lilian Palmer John MacMicking (Jack) Mrs M.Clewett Mrs Elaine Hutchison Mrs V.Parker * Allan J.Filby Mrs May Dunstan Bruce Johnston Mrs Marie Slapp Mrs Joan Kerr Mrs Dorothy Ford Mrs Ruby Griffiths Mrs May Hackett Mrs Hilary Hardy * Mrs Mavis Harris Mrs Alma Kelly Mrs Mabel Lawrnce * Mrs Shirley Lamy David Lamy Ronald Maher Ms Marlene Matthews/O Shea AM Mrs Kay Williams Mrs Doris Gallagher Mrs Jean Loomes * Miss Valmai Loomes Mrs Marie Kennett Frank Kennett Mrs Evelyn Raynor Mrs Aileen V.Pinch (Vera) Mrs Shirley Mills Mrs Bett Durie Mrs Dawn Schofield Sidney E.Tapner (Sid) * Mrs Lucy Jeans Mrs Mavis Young Lloyd Deverell Mrs Margaret Thelander Ross Poulton Mrs Daphne Staples Basil H.Dickinson Trevor A.Huxley * Peter Wilson Robert J.Ryan (Bob) Mrs Jill Huxley Peter W.Lucas* Mrs Lorraine Dunk Mrs Dawn Smith Jim Stewart Francis Overton (Frank) Mrs Olga Marshall * Jack R.Mackie Phil Donelan John C.Waller Mrs Jennifer Jaye * Beverley Jaye (Bev) Mrs M.Lorraine Haddrick Mrs Marie Tillett Eric S.Arnold OAM Eric F.Wilson Mrs Ellen McGrath James McGrath (Jim) Mrs Barbara Horwood * Leonard Horwood (Len) * Mrs Betty Miles * Robert Dunk (Bob) Miss Gracie McDarra Mrs Betty R.Moore Mrs Jennifer Darvall Alex Hutt * Vilis Gravitis Edward Simmons (Ted) Anthony Vecellio OAM (Tony) Charles H.New * Kevin Dorsett Mrs Jan Knox Mrs Rosemary Owens OAM Miss Mary Thomas Mrs Judy Vecellio Barry Williams Mrs Heather Williams Denis S.Gray * Peter McWilliams* Mrs Roslyn Mitchell (Ros) Mrs I.M.D. Prior (Bonnie) Peter Douglas Ross Douglas James McGrath (Jim) Bruce Brown Mrs Barbara Day Ross Forster Fred O Connor David Archbold Mervyn Davies Ms Janelle Eldridge Peter Hampshire Laurie Moore Peter Moore Peter Reynolds Russell Scott Alan Urane Mrs Marilyn Urane Mrs Carol Hall Glen Thacker Alan Nolan Desmond Pollock Alan Staples Ms Janet Naylon Stuart Paterson Ms Sue Sundstrom Robin Blackadder (Rob) Ronald Hall (Ron) Mrs Janet Nixon Paul Stenhouse Mrs Anne Saville 51

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56 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Board acknowledges the efforts and commitment made by all officials, coaches, volunteers, administrators, management and staff, for the benefit of the sport and in particular, the athletes, throughout New South Wales.