Recreation & Sports Association UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
ANNUAL REPORT 1990
University of Wollongong
ANNUAL REPORT 1990
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG RECREATION & SPORTS ASSOCIATION
PATRON Dr. P. Webb
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1990
PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT Alex Zelinsky John Pemberton
MEMBERS Robert Davis Brett McGavock Stacey Callahan David Timillero Bruce Power Heath Stranger Matt Handicott Kristen Welch Ian Laird
EXECUTIVE OFFICER Paul Manning
HONORARY LIFE HONORARY SOLICITOR: MEMBERS Mr I. Dunn Mr J. O'Donnell Mr D. Lear (Denley Gargett & Baird) Mr N. McKinlay Mr J. Pemberton AWARDS 1990
Clubperson of the Year: Barry Reid (Cricket)
Sportsperson of the Year: Mark Giacherri (Rugby Union)
Club of the Year: Cricket
Colours: Wayne Cotton (Ruby Union) Lisa McPherson (Basketball) Susan O'Connell (Netball) Peter Brailey (Cricket)
Blue: Tim Morrissey (Basketball)
COUNCIL APPOINTEES TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
J. Steele K. Chad(retired 31st May 1990)
AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES COMBINED SIDE REPRESENTATIVES:
Basketball Dene McDonald Soccer Javier Ayala Lisa McPherson Beau Muzik Robyn Hall Nestor Moreno Erica James Megan Jasprissa Jacqui Short Golf Stephen Reid Laura Boone
Fencing Chris Baratta Volleyball Anna Murphy David Powter Netball Angelee Proctor Jackie Wu Lenore Furze Justine Wakeling Joanne Murray Sue O'Connell GENERAL REPORT
After 18 months construction, during one of the worst periods of continuous wet weather ever, the University Aquatic Centre opened to splashes of delight in July. This was the single most important event in the calendar year, both in terms of scope of works and financial tight rope walking. No outdoor heated ‘Olympic’ swimming pool anywhere in Australia makes a surplus, in fact most lose hundreds of thousands of dollars. By accepting that University of Wollongong’s potential size needs a facility of this type, the Recreation & Sports Association bound itself to losses that could potentially cripple the entire organisation.
Administration of an aquatic centre must involve tight control of expenses and an entrepreneurial flair in marketing the facility to maximise income. So far the University Aquatic Centre has performed admirably, playing host to the Australian Swimming Team before the World Championships, as well as the Australian Women's Water Polo Team. Apart from the much needed hard cash, the excellent publicity generated will help promote the University throughout Australia. Steve Heslop and his staff have had a superb initial test and we can only hope this fine effort continues.
Everything else seems tame and routine compared to the pool, but the operation of all of our facilities slipped into another higher gear in 1990. Students and staff are packing the Recreation Centre and outside groups such as the Illawarra District Netball Association and Illawarra Volleyball Association provide competitive opportunities for members (as well as valuable income!). The balance between income generation and casual use by members is becoming increasingly hard to manage. As costs are passed on by the University, greater pressures are put on the Recreation & Sports Association to raise funds without raising fees. This has been done extremely well to date, and is a credit to the energy and professionalism of the Recreation & Sports Association staff, but this cannot continue and the University must realise the value of recreational facilities that are attractive and functional. Since 1985 the Recreation & Sports Association has been burdened with capital expenditure of $2.2million for facilities that are basically University assets, while bearing the loss of almost $1000,000 in various forms of financial support from the University.
In September we hosted the Australian Universities Volleyball Championships and a very tight competition was fought out all week. Teams from all over Australia were treated to our facilities and hospitality. A slightly higher profile was generated by the Australian Rugby Union Team, training here before the First and Third Tests against the French, although the Volleyballers would disagree! All up, 1990 was an exiting year of excellent operational results, almost crippling capital expenditure, and the rewards were the praise and patronage from three national squads. We feel the Recreation & Sports Association is helping to put the University of Wollongong on the map of all potential tertiary students, as well as supplying professional recreational opportunities for the entire campus population.
Paul Manning EXECUTIVE OFFICER
MEMBERSHIP
In 1990 there were 8797 student members (8,071 in 1989). The total number of staff members in 1990 was 1219 (1131 in 1989).
The total number of life members at the end of 1990 was 1702. The annual subscription for 1990 was $62.00 an increase of $4.00 over the level that had applied in 1989, while the joining fee for 1990 remained at $25.00
ATTENDANCE AT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Name Attended Apologies Absent Possible A. Zelinsky 9 2 0 11 C. Griffin (until E4/90) 3 1 3 4 R. Davis 11 0 0 11 V. Ricketts (until E3/90) 1 0 3 3 L. Stewart (until E4/90) 1 2 1 4 B. Muzik (until E4/90) 2 1 3 4 J. Pemberton 11 0 0 11 B. McGavock 10 0 1 11 M. Shepherd (until E9/90) 5 0 3 9 P. Manning 11 0 0 11 K. Welch 6 0 2 8 D. Timillero 7 1 0 8 S. Callahan 5 1 2 8 H. Stranger 1 0 2 3 P. Manning 11 0 0 11 VEHICLE USE DURING 1990
MINIBUS USE No. of Days JACKAROO USE No. of 1
Club: Club: Cricket 7 Scuba 2 Hockey 2 Ski 13 Netball 6 Surfriding 1 Rugby League 2 Tennis 6 Rugby Union 4 Volleyball 2 Sailing 3 Ski 32 Outdoor Recreation Trips: Soccer 3 Recreation Trips 50 Surfriding 7 Tennis 2 Other Departments: Underwater Hockey 7 Biology 2 Volleyball 2 Human Movement 1
Outdoor Recreation Trips: Individuals: Recreation Trips 61 M. West 4 M. Shepherd 11 Other Departments: D. Donnelly 4 Education 2 A.I.S. 11 Geography 2 Biology 4 RSA Staff Human Movement 1 Conferences etc: 8 Mech. Engineering 1
Individuals M. Shepherd 5 J. Hanby 2 R. Arranz 1 P. Lord 2 A.I.S. 11 I. House 1
RSA Staff Conferences etc 10 SPORTS CLUB ANNUAL REPORTS - 1990
BADMINTON CLUB
The Club has had another successful year with a membership of seventy-one and a regular turn-out of between thirty and thirty-five members at each of the three weekly sessions.
The standard of play has been maintained and the number of 'beginners’ and 'rapid- improvers' has been gratifying.
The training time slot allocated to us was not very satisfying due to the fact that this year the members that turned up for training was very encouraging but we were only able to occupy the whole of the hall for only one hour on Wednesday (i.e. from 4:30pm to 5:30pm) and one-an-a-half hour on Friday (i.e. from 4:00pm to 5:30pm). Therefore, we experienced a long queue after that to wait for our turn to train on the limited courts.
We normally had the most members turn-up for training on Fridays due to the fact that it is the last day of the working week but with the given training time slot, most of the members had to put up with the queues not to mention the VERY LOUD MUSIC caused by the Aerobic classes held next to us. Most of the members are very tolerant to this LOUD MUSIC (noise pollution) but we are not sure how long we can endure to these inconveniences.
Also, since now we have a bigger number of members turning up for training and therefore this means that the consumption of the shuttlecocks used during training sessions were increased; thus the fundings allocated to us only allow us to purchase a small quantity of shuttlecocks which is not sufficient to satisfy the proper training of all the members. Henceforth, we restrict ourselves to a limited number of shuttlecocks for each training session, thereby doing so, causes some inconveniences to the members such as having to retire early before the training session is over and having to train with the re-used or not-too-good shuttlecocks and hence affected our standard of play.
In order to minimise this unforeseen circumstances, all the members of the Club are happy to sacrifice half of their lunch money to the Club to purchase more shuttlecocks so that all of us have a good time during the training sessions.
An Annual General Meeting was held in July with the following principal officers elected:
President Prof. J. Steinke Faculty of Commerce Secretary Mr C.C. Choo Faculty of Engineering Treasurer C. Plumbridge Faculty of Law On the whole, this year has been another successful year with an increase of almost 20% of new members compared to last year. Next year we are anticipating a further increase of new members to the Club. The interactiveness and the standard of play of the members of this Club are very encouraging and an enjoyable one. All of us are looking forward to 1991 for another great year.
Prof. J. Steinke PRESIDENT
BASKETBALL CLUB
The basketball Club has had a mixed year in 1990, but definitely a positive one for 1991. Because of previous problems with the basketball Club elections for the committee weren't held until the beginning of second session.
The committee was elected as follows:
Lisa McPherson (President) Craig Edwards (Vice President Men) Erica James (Vice President Women) Richard Flloyd (Secretary) Sue Barker (Treasurer)
Regular meetings were held every Monday night to try to organise intervarsity which was held in the last week of September and to work to rebuild the club's status.
Payment for Club membership was introduced and a good number of Club members was achieved. A three on three competition was also run on a weekend mid second session, which increased enthusiasm for the basketball Club by promoting awareness and social contact.
Mini Intervarsitv
The University took both a mens and womens team to the University of New South Wales to compete. Both teams competed very well with the women (undefeated) winning the final over UNSW, and the men gaining 2nd place despite the absence of some key players. This was a very good result and good preparation for intervarsity.
Intervarsitv
The Club had 23 members attend intervarsity this year which was held in Canberra at ANU in the last week of September. The mens and womens teams were both in strong competition and both did well. The womens team did particularly well and went through the competition undefeated and then won the championships convincingly against Melbourne University with a great team effort. The mens teams has a few very close round games (two of which were lost by 1 point) and came 6th overall because of this, despite some outstanding individual performances.
The University managed to have four players selected for the All Australian University Teams - those were:
Women - Robyn Hall Erica James Lisa McPherson Men - Dene MacDonald
Although this was very pleasing, there was also disappointment that more women and men weren’t selected as we had expected. Particularly in the womens team as we had 9 representative players in the team of 12 and all players had a good playing week as is evident by the teams results.
There was a problem encountered whilst preparing for Intervarsity with Aceit Clothing. The Club had warm up tops and a set of women’s uniforms made by Aceit. Payment of these items was a problem because of lack of communication between the Club and Aceit, and a lack of knowledge on the club's behalf of how to order items through the Sports Association. It was disappointing that there was a problem but it has been attempted to be solved presently.
Next Year
The Club in my opinion has two main goals for next year: i) To increase Club membership and heighten the awareness of the University population to the club's existence and what the Club offers. ii) To attempt to get University Basketball teams back into the local IABA competition grades.
Both of these goals have been started, with payment of Club membership and an increased membership already in 1990, and a women's team playing in championship grade at IABA. The women from the basketball Club have a team in the championship grade at the moment. "The Untouchables", which is made up of all University students except one person (Megan Williams). During the mid year competition games were well attended and the team won the championship grade against defending champions "Healeys". During the end of year, attendance has been waning but there are enough core members that are local University students so forfeiting will not be a problem, and at present the team is undefeated. This has attempted to show IABA that with an almost complete University team (except 1 player), there has been constant attendance and the team has been very competitive. This team will be requesting next year to change the name to the "University Untouchables" and we don't anticipate a problem here. If this goes well then it may enable other University teams to follow and greatly increases the chances of University teams being accepted to IABA grades again.
Overall I feel it has been a very constructive year for the Basketball Club. In the last 6 months, we have proved to be a reliable, growing and importantly a competitive Club in both IABA and the Australian University Championships.
Lisa McPherson PRESIDENT
CRICKET CLUB
The 1989-90 season will be remembered as the season of change. Eighteen games, over limits, time restrictions, and the absence of semi-finals characterised a season where players battled to come to grips with rule interpretations.
When the dust finally settled, University were once again bridesmaids. For the second year in a row, the UWCC failed to capture any major premiership trophies.
Disappointing - yes; however, with three of the four possible teams making finals, a first grade minor premiership and the capturing of the Club Championship, the season past was a successful one.
The successes enjoyed by the Club were once again influenced by Club coach Bruce Jones. Many thanks Bruce for a job well done.
Any successful Club builds it foundations on a solid administration base. To the Club executive, selectors, Club members and those willing hands, my sincere thanks for all your efforts.
In conclusion, the nineties herald a new decade and a new challenge for all Club members. Bearing in mind the saying "many hands make light work", I feel confident with a united efforts we can once again reign as a premier Club. Barry Reid PRESIDENT NETBALL CLUB
1990 proved a highly successful year for the Netball Club with Wollongong University regaining its title as the Number One Australian University Netball Team after winning the 1990 Netball Australian Universities Championships (AUC). The 1990 Netball AUC was hosted by Macquarie University during the September vacation period. The University of Wollongong Netball Club entered a team which totally dominated the Championships, remaining undefeated in every game throughout the round. This success was extended to the semifinals, where Wollongong defeated Macquarie University, and to the finals in which Wollongong defeated Monash University by 10 goals to regain the URE Cup. This win against Monash University was sweet revenge for Wollongong, as the Monash team consisted of the same players who had defeated Wollongong in the grandfinal of the 1989 Championships. Unlike previous years the majority of Wollongong players escaped serious injury during the Championships, thanks in part the magic hands of the team's trainer Dave Stanbury.
The domination of the AUC by the University of Wollongong Club was highlighted in the fact that half of the ten players selected during the week in the Combined Australian Universities Netball team were from the University of Wollongong. The players selected included:
Lenore Furze Joanne Murray Susan O'Connell Angelee Proctor Justine Wakeling
Four of the above players (Lenore, Sue, Angelee and Justine) were again selected to form the nucleus of an Australian Combined Universities team which is currently touring Britain. The team is playing against select Universities throughout Britain as well as a test series against a combined British Universities side.
At a local level the Netball Club has again entered teams in the Illawarra District Netball Association (I.D.N.A) Summer Competition which commenced during the latter part of second session. Emphasis throughout this competition has been directed towards participation rather than serious competition with players appearing to enjoy the social matches. It is hoped that even more players will be encouraged to participate in similar competition in 1991!.
Julie Steele ROWING CLUB
In December 1989, the University of Wollongong Rowing Club was formed as an associate of the Illawarra Rowing Club. It was necessary to be associated with the I.R.C. once they were the only club in the region with any boats.
The club was formed with the intention of introducing the sport to the Universities members as well as developing crews that could compete in some of the Sydney Regattas as well as IV in Queensland in July.
In order to help the I.R.C. which was supplying the boats for the University club, we were able to purchase a CONCEPT II ROWING ERGOMETER which can be used for teaching beginners, for dry land training and for testing by the Human Movement Department.
Whilst membership was small a number of crews were able to compete successfully throughout the summer season in only their first year of competition. A couple of crews then started training for IV in July but none were able to go due to lack of numbers and a competitive boat.
Our aim for 1991 is to dramatically increase financial membership which would help the I.R.C. (and Uni Rowing Club) purchase a wider range of boats for competition and training purposes.
Mark Osborne PRESIDENT
RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB
In many ways the University Rugby League Club has just completed one of our most successful seasons both on and off the field.
Despite a number of players both retiring and leaving the Club at the start of the season along with a horrific run of injuries throughout the season, 'The Books’ remained competitive in all grades. Both 1st and 3rd grade narrowly missed out on a place in the semi finals with 1st grade losing only 1 game in the first round.
Through our football Club we gave many students and former students the opportunity to play 'the greatest game of all’ - rugby league.
Current students Darren Jeffries, Greg Konza, Brad Calqhoun and Christian Bames represented Illawarra against Southern Division throughout the season and must be congratulated on this achievement. John Scott, our 1st Grade captain was awarded the Carlton Illawarra Player of the Year award; which brought great honour to both the Club and the University. Since the University R.L.F.C. inception into the Carlton League, the 'Books' have provided a valuable stepping stone for many university students striving to be graded with the Illawarra Steelers. Student players such as Ken Whitton, Christian Barnes and Darren Jeffries have achieved this goal.
The new committee elected at our recent annual general meeting is a blend of youthful enthusiasm and experience which I personally feel will add to more efficiency in the general running of the football Club.
Fortunately, through more direct canvassing of the University students, the 'Books' attracted a growing number of players as the season progressed to enable us to compete on week to week basis as our injury toll in the second round grew. However, more extensive canvassing of University students starting at Open Day next year will I feel permit the 'Books' to obtain a greater percentage of current University students that will greatly strengthen our playing ranks. This is a matter which has been seriously addressed by our new committee.
The University R.L.F.C. continues to be viewed by the media as an increasingly competitive underdog of the Carlton Illawarra Rugby League competition. This has allowed us to generate an enormous amount of publicity which has reflected favourably upon the University and its sports association.
I wish to thank the University for the use of their facilities throughout the past seasons and our committee hope that facilities along moral and financial support can continue well into the future as the 'Books' go from strength to strength.
Finally, I would like to thank everyone involved with the running of the 'Books' and all our many supporters. I wish everyone a pleasant off season and hope to see everyone on deck next year.
Sean O'Connor PRESIDENT
RUGBY UNION CLUB
The University Club has had an outstanding 1990 season, the best season that the Club has had since 1975. Much of this can be attributed to the rebuilding year of 1989 when the Second Grade side won the Premiership and the U19's made the semi-finals.
This year the Club came third in the Club Championship with First, Second and Third Grade making the Semi-Finals and the U19's narrowly missing out and coming 6th. Second Grade won the Minor Premiership and our First Grade side gave a magnificent effort in the final series, defeating Kiama 13-6 before narrowly losing to Weerona 13-12. Another great success this year was the annual Town versus Gown game held at the University. The Gown were victors 26-17 which now gives them a 4-2 overall lead since the series began. Our thanks go to Beaton Park Tennis Club for holding the after-match function.
University had a number of representative players this season. Mark Giacherri represented Australia Under 21, NSW under 21, NSW Country and Illawarra. James Heiler represented NSW Country seconds. Wayne Cotton made NSW Country U19’S and Illawarra, whilst Simon Illiffe and Tim Brown represented Illawarra Seniors. My congratulations to those players.
My thanks are extended to all the players, coaches and executive members within the Club for their efforts in making this an enjoyable year. University would also like to wish all the team participating in Grand Finals the very best of luck. To all clubs, we look forward to meeting you again in the 1991 season.
Paul Webb PRESIDENT
SAILING AND WINDSURFING CLUB
The Wollongong University Sailing and Windsurfing Club has ushered in the new decade with another year highlighted by successful competition results, well attended sailing events, and riotous social gatherings.
In December of 1989 torrid preparations were underway for "Tour de Perth", in which a team of four of our keenest sailors crossed the Nation in a hastily reconstructed Uni 4WD in order to compete in the Australian National Sharpie Championships, and the Australian Universities Championships. The Nationals were a very large and extremely well run series of races, with up to 76 boats battling for prime positions on the start-line, in winds of up to 30 knots. The Wollongong University crew finished toward the tail of the fleet, but gained valuable experience in the tough conditions. After the Nationals, which were held on Fremantle Sound, (America's Cup Territory) the Australian Universities Championships were sailed on the rather more tranquil waters of the Swan river. The Wollongong crew put their new-found heavy weather skills to the test, and were duly rewarded with a first place. This win further strengthens Wollongong University’s reputation as a competitive sailing University, and the 1990/91 series are looked forward to with great anticipation.
Follow the team's return, the clubs first social function for this year, the victory dinner, was held at one of the Club's AUC sponsors, the Illawarra Hotel. This function was well received by the 30 people that attended.
Following a very successful recruitment drive at the Club and Society day, (during which social sailing was carried out on the University duckpond), the club held a "Learn to Sail" course for a maximum of 10 people. The available positions were easily filled, and feedback from the participants was very encouraging.
The next major event on the calendar, (apart from numerous social sailing days, and a fact finding mission by 15 sailors to the Hunter Valley - to look for possible sailing venues), was the Batemans Bay regatta, held in April. For this event, the entire Sailing Club armada - four boats and one windsurfer, along with 25 people, was in attendance. Although no record books were broken, the summery weather made for a very enjoyable and educational experience for some of the newer club members.
During the winter months, sailing is looked upon with slightly less enthusiasm, and the annual Sailing and Windsurfing Club dinner was held at this time to retain the interest of members. "Barneys Restaurant" played a host to a contingent of 30 sailors, for a memorable night.
In September, 15 of the club’s most enthusiastic, (some would say foolhardy), members, along with two boats, attended mini-IV on the shores of Lake Burley- Griffin in Canberra. Such is the improvement in the standard of uni sailors, that two were invited to sail with Nationals 3rd placegetter Rick Shortridge, in the series.
The club is sending a representative in Windsurfing I.V. which is to be held at Jervis Bay from December the 2nd to the 8th, and wishes him well in the competition.
At present the club is undertaking it's largest financial project to date - the purchase of a new lightweight sharpie. The hull is being formed in Western Australia, and will be completely fitted out by members of the club. The purchase of this boat will help retain the University's reputation as a competitive sailing University, and will provide a means for competent sailors to enter large state and national competitions with state-of-the-art sailing technology. This can only reinforce the University of Wollongong Sailing and Windsurfing Club as a stable and committed sports club.
Phil Glutz COMMODORE SCUBA DIVING CLUB
1990 has been a somewhat eventful year for the Scuba Diving Club. There have been a few problems half way through the year due to the replacement of the Presidents and Equipment Officers position, however there have also been some advancements in the acquisition of new gear.
This year the Scuba Club has had a membership of 60+ people however only a minority are active members and support dives. Members were sent 4 newsletters during the year advertising dives and meetings however the executive members seemed to be the majority of people at meetings with the exception of a few members.
The Club has recently seen the purchase of two new sets of gear and accessories such as compasses, dive flags, torches and gear bags. These items are about to replace the existing gear (which required servicing during the year). This should encourage more activity within the Club.
During the summer months at the start of the year there were several organised boat dives to Bass Point and Jervis Bay, however as winter approached only the keen divers managed to attend the regular Friday dive at Bass Point. As summer approaches the warm weather is expected to bring an increase in Scuba Club activity.
The club has now acquired an executive member with a boat licence (John Miles) enabling the club to make use of the boats available.
The club Zodiac has seen some enhancements such as aluminium floors and new valves which have been done to increase the value of it prior to sale and purchase of a new boat next year.
Similar to last year the club is offering for sale club T-shirts.
We would like to thank the executive and staff at the Recreation and Sports Association for their help in organising the club during the year.
Nabeel Jaimon PRESIDENT SKI CLUB
1990 has been a great year for the Ski Club. Increased membership, good snow ski AUC results and our first water ski tournament have been highlights of a year that has seen our club grow from quite modest beginnings to one of the largest and most active recreational clubs on campus.
Club membership grew from 35 to over 130 due mainly to a concerted effort at the Clubs and Societies Day in session one. The most pleasing aspect of this growth is that about 90% of our members have attended club events throughout the year.
Snow ski AUC was the high point of the 1990 ski season, and Wollongong was well represented at Mt Hotham by 42 people from our club. This was the largest NSW contingent and the third largest overall. Competition results showed Wollongong with top ten positions in all three downhill events which was a fantastic effort from the race team. We also had our first cross-country entries for a number of years. The best snow conditions for ten years and a tremendous amount of club spirit combined to make a memorable trip for all involved.
A water ski tournament organised by Newcastle University gave some of our members their first experience with competitive water skiing and generated a lot of enthusiasm for tournament skiing. The club is supporting this through the purchase of tournament equipment such as slalom skis and trick skis and the organising of training facilities in preparation for the water ski AUC to be held in February 1991.
Throughout the year the club has attended several events involving ski clubs from other institutions, and from these we have gained many valuable ideas for our club and forged ties with other clubs which will provide us with access to a wider range of competitive events.
The club has also hosted some memorable social events, including cocktail parties, a wineries tour and numerous social skiing weekends.
Looking ahead into 1991, the club has three main objectives:
To maintain or increase our active membership. To promote the competitive aspects of both water and snow skiing. To run regular club events, both skiing and social, for the enjoyment of club members.
The past twelve months have been very successful for the ski club, especially in a competitive sense, and we aim to continue this success and make the ski club the most active club in the Recreation and Sports Association. Chris Cook PRESIDENT □ [m od ©[
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG RECREATION
& SPORTS ASSOCIATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 1990 THE UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG RECREATION & SPORTS ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE
In the opinion of the University of Wollongong Sports Association Executive:
(a) the accompanying accounts are drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the result of the Recreation & Sports Association for the year ended 31st•December, 1990, and the state of affairs of the Recreation & Sports Association as at 31st December, 1990.
(b) at the date of the statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Recreation & Sports Association will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.
The accompanying accounts of the Recreation & Sports Association are made out in accordance with Statements of Accounting Concepts and Australian Accounting Standards and comply with our Constitution.
P MANNING
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dated: 25th February 1991 THE UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
RECREATION & SPORTS ASSOCIATION
AUDITOR'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 1990
We have audited the accompanying accounts on pages 3 to 8 in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.
In our opinion the accounts present fairly the financial position of the Recreation & Sports Association as at 31st December, 1990 and the results of its operations for the year then ended in accordance with Statements of Accounting Concepts and Australian Accounting Standards and comply with the provisions of its Constitution.
KPMG PEAT MARWICK
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
ALBERT J CACHIA
PARTNER
5th level 111-113 Crown Street WOLLONGONG NSW 2500
Dated: 25th February 1991 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
RECREATION & SPORTS ASSOCIATION
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31ST, DECEMBER 1990
Note 1990 1989 CURRENT ASSETS
Cash 2 1150 105750 Receivables 3 4437 5923 Inventories 4 796 796
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 6383 112469
NON CURRENT ASSETS
Property, Plant & Equipment 5 1356293 977670
TOTAL NON CURRENT ASSETS 1356293 977670
TOTAL ASSETS 1362676 1090139
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors & Borrowings 6 335511 175121 Provisions 7 19466 14560 Other 8 2762
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 357739 189681
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors & Borrowings 6 298440 333417 Provisions 7 14813 10500
TOTAL NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 313253 343917
TOTAL LIABILITIES 670992 533598
NET ASSETS 691684 556541
ACCUMULATED FUNDS
Balance as at l3t January 1990 556541 531423 Surplus for the year 52539 25118
609080 556541 Capital contribution from the Union 82604
Balance as at 31st December 1990 691684 556541
The accompanying notes form part of these accounts. THE UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
RECREATION & SPORTS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS
FOR TOE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 1990
1. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounts of the Recreation & Sports Association have been drawn up in accordance with the accounting standards and disclosure requirements of the Australian accounting bodies. They have been prepared on the basis of historical costs and do not take into account changing money values nor, except 'where stated, current valuations of non-current assets. Except where stated, the accounting policies have been consistently applied.
Set out below is a summary of the significant accounting policies adopted by the Association in the preparation of the accounts.
(a) Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on all fixed assets so as to write off the assets progressively over their estimated economic life. The Recreation Centre will be written off over a period of 10 years, commencing this year.
(b) Members1 Fees
Members’ fees are brought to account in the year to which the fees relate, and not necessarily the year in which, the University of Wollongong, which collects those fees on behalf of the Association, remits them to the Association.
Entrance fees are included in members’ fees.
(c) Provision for Long Service Leave
Long Service Leave is provided for all employees, including part-time employees.
2. CASH 1990 1989 $ $ Cash on Hand 1150 750 Cash at Bank 105000
1150 105750
RECEIVABLES $ $ Accrued Income 1000 Sundry Debtors 4187 6673 Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts (750) (750)
4437 5923 4. INVENTORIES
Clothing and Sporting Equipment - at cost 796 796
5. PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT
Recreation Centre - at cost 949113 945050 Less: Accumulated Depreciation 279708 185089
669405 759961
Sports Lounge Renovations - at cost 38225 37865 Less: Accumulated Depreciation 8900 5089
29325 32776
Sports Equipment & Facilities - at cost 125993 110982 Less: Accumulated Depreciation 56713 44775
69280 66207
Furniture and Fittings - at cost 119977 86343 Less: Accumulated Depreciation 38140 31521
81837 54822
Motor Vehicles - at cost 36990 37467 Less: Accumulated Depreciation 3827 2778
33163 34689
Multi Purpose Area & Unigym- at cost 17915 17915 Less: accumulated depreciation 6269 4478
11646 13437
Swimming Pool- at cost 434250 15778 Less: accumulated depreciation 7000
427250 15778
Pool Equipment - at cost 33335
Less: accumulated depreciation 1958 -
31377 -
Artificial Hockey Field -
development costs 3010 -
Total Property Plant and Equipment - at net book value 1356293 977670
Ihe recreation centre and pool are erected on land made available by the University of Wollongong and in respect to which there is no formal lease or any other agreement. CREDITORS & BORROWINGS 1990 1989 Current National Australia Bank Loan 108468 105240 Westpac Loan 14400 14400 Sundry Creditors 194904 14381 Bank Overdraft 17739 41100
335511 175121
Non-Current National Australia Bank Loan 285347 313365 Westpac Loan 13093 20052
298440 333417
The Westpac Banking Corporation fully drawn advance is secured by way of letter of comfort from the University of Wollongong dated 7 June, 1979.
The National Australia Bank Loan was taken out to fund the construction of the Recreation Centre.
It has been secured by:- 1. Mortgage over income of "the Recreation & Sports Association" 2. Letter of Undertaking from the University of Wollongong that monthly loam repayments will be serviced as a first charge against fees collected by the University on behalf of the Recreation & Sports Association until such time as the loan has been fully paid.
7. PROVISIONS
Current Annual Leave 19466 14560
Non Current Long Service Leave 14813 10500
8. OTHER
Money held in trust 2762
9. SWIMMING POOL
Tne Recreation and Sports Association is provided with support from the University of Wollongong towards the cost of the swimming pool. These costs amounted to $600,000. The costs of this support have not been brought to account in these Financial Statements. UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
RECREATION & SPORTS ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT OF SOURCES & APPLICATIONS OF FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1990
1990 1989 SOURCES $ Funds from Operations Inflows of Funds Membership Fees 614465 513481 Interest 32689 33778 Hire of Courts and Facilities 100796 80404 Pool Income 55307 Proceeds on asset disposal 19375 17500 Recreation Programme 52486 51392 Other 24661 12501
899779 709056 Less: Outflows of Funds 688245 543500
211534 165556
Decrease in Current Assets Receivables 1486 6746 Inventories 1138 Cash 104600
106086 7884
Capital contribution from the Union 82604
Increase in Current Liabilities Bank (Overdraft 41100 Sundry Creditors 180523 Provisions 4906 1560 Other 2761
188190 42660
588414 216100
APPLICATIONS
Increase in Current Assets Cash 46782
46782
Increase in Non-Current Assets Property, Plant & Equipment 533305 129313
Decrease in Current Liabilities Bank Overdraft 23361 Sundry Creditors 9499
Decrease in Non-Current Liabilities Bank Loans 31748 30506
216100 Note 1
Reconciliation of funds from operations with Operating Surplus for the year
Funds from Operations 211534 165556 Less: Non fund items Provision for Long Service Leave 4313 100 Depreciation 133668 121867 Book value of assets disposed 21014 18471
Operating Surplus for the year 52539 25118 UNIVERSITY OF WDLLONGONG
RECREATION & SPORTS ASSOCIATION
DISCLAIMER
The additional financial data presented on pages 10 to 11 is in accordance with the books and records of the University of Wollongong Recreation & Sports Association which have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our statutory audit of the company for the year ended 31st December 1988. 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 no warranty of accuracy of reliability is given.
In accordance with our firm policy, we advise that neither the firm nor any member or employee of the firm undertakes responsibility arising in any way whatsoever to any person (other than the University of Wollongong Recreation and Sports Association) in respect of such data, including any errors or omissions therein, arising through negligence or otherwise however caused.
KPMG PEAT MARWICK
Chartered Accountants
ALBERT J CACHIA
Partner
5th Level 111-113 Crown Street WOLLONGONG NSW 2500 THE UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
RECREATION & SPORTS ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 1990
1990 1989 $ $ INCOME
Members' Fees 602439 505009 Other Membership Fees 12026 8472 Interest 32689 33778 Squash Court Hire 36427 28768 Tennis Court Hire 6780 6864 Facility Hire 57589 44772 Pool Trading Deficit (38627) - Recreation Programme 52486 51392 Rent Received 4000 5433 Sponsorships 13500 700 Sundry Income 7161 6368
786470 691556
EXPENDITURE
Advertising 4213 4294 Audit Fees 2000 2000 A.U.S.A. Subscription 6722 8108 Bad Debts 1429 1359 Catering 1881 1869 Club Funding & Equipment 48437 72738 Cleaning & Garbage Removal 41686 37292 Computer Maintenance 1970 1709 Depreciation 133668 121867 Electricity & Plant Hire 34402 26474 Equipment 1931 2087 Ground Improvements 23020 8147 Insurance 11165 14487 Loan Interest 81409 89954 Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets 1639 971 Motor Vehicle Expenses 6144 5054 Printing, Stationery & Telephone 19524 15118 Recreation Program Expenses 452.55 49216 Recreation Officers 66353 44814 Repairs 21907 19758 Sundry expenses 3322 9466 Travel & Conferences 2728 3067 Wages & Salaries 173126 126589
Total Expenditure 733931 666438
SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 52539 25118 THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLLQNGQNG
RECREATION & SPORTS ASSOCIATION
SWIMMING POOL TRADING ACCOUNT FOR THE PERI CO ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 1990
1990 1989 $ $ INCOME
Entry Fees 33244 Card Entries 1870 Pool Hire 11343 Fun & Fitness Activities 6277 Other 2573
55307
EXPENDITURE
Chemicals 3678 Electricity 14720 Fun & Fitness Activity wages 4041 Gas 22976 Maintenace 2456 Pool Administration wages 38479 Promotions 5636 Sundry 1948
93934
POOL TRADING DEFICIT (38627)
SQUASH CLUB
The squash club had a very successful year, both socially and competitively. Several teams made it to the finals in both the Autumn and Spring Competitions. We have had a steady increase in registration all year, with a total of eight men's teams and four women's teams in the Spring 90 Competition. Three of the club members are actively involved in committees on the IDSRA.
Two social events were organised during the year. A round robin was held in May with the aim of encouraging new players. In September, the Club Championships were held and were followed by a barbecue. This proved to be a successful day, with trophies being awarded to the winners. The weekend club practice was very popular throughout the year, and provided training for competition as well as enjoyable social interaction.
Peta Carden PRESIDENT
SOCCER CLUB
The initial foray of the University Soccer Club's First Grade introduction into Premier League was somewhat disappointing, with wins few and far between. However, considering the way the team played in the latter part of the season, I am sure we could have played our way out of trouble given a little more breathing space. As a club we must look towards the future and treat the past as a valuable learning experience.
The club's future looks bright with a lot of young players already established in First Grade and others yet to reach their full potential.
Congratulations to the Reserves and U/19's who more than held their own with some commendable wins.
For the first time in the club’s history, the grounds and facilities were the envy of many clubs who visited during the season. Unfortunately, I feel dreadfully disappointed with the attitude adopted by certain quarters within the University who quite obviously resented our playing on No. 1 Oval.
The maintenance of the oval has been less than satisfactory during the winter months in direct contrast to the pampering it receives during the summer season. We, as a club, even offered to roll and aerate the playing surface after one period of wet weather but this reasonable request was met by a definite refusal from Landscape. Surely any perceived problems with the Soccer Club's use of No. 1 Oval are not insurmountable given cooperation from all interested parties. After all, many grounds, including University campuses, are multi purpose grounds alternating summer and winter sports. In conclusion, my congratulations and thanks go to the coaches of the three grades. Sadly, the 'Midgley Era' comes to an end this year and I wish Wendy, Brian and family a very happy future. Thanks again mate!
Last, but not least, a big thankyou to the supporters who staffed a wonderfully efficient canteen which was greatly appreciated by the club.
P.S. Bannister PRESIDENT
SURFRIDING CLUB
1990 proved to be a very important year for University surfriding with the holding of the Australian Universities Surfing Championships. This was the first time Wollongong had held this event but it proved very successful, and although the club did not make any money, the Sport and Rec ended up $2000 richer. Wollongong ended up third, overall, yet Angus Claussen in the individuals, came second. A very successful contest.
After the IV the club fell apart and due to post contest laziness, we did not participate in the 1990 State IV, which was run by Newcastle. Most of the club members were not interested in any form of competition and even our hard working President, Vikki, disappeared in a cloud of dust.
At the end of the year we held a final W.U.S.A. party which brought most of our members back together for a final night of carnage. As usual, the "boys" ("girls") had a good night, with some music, a BBQ and copious amounts of alcohol.
Although 1990 proved a history making year for W.U.S.A., we are hoping for an even better 1991 surfing year, with IV being held at Newcastle and the probability that some "new blood" will take control of the club matters.
Kristen Welch TREASURER
TABLE TENNIS CLUB
In 1990 the table tennis club had 35 registered members, a figure well up on the previous few years. 18 players started the Illawarra District Table Tennis Competition, with the university fielding 5 teams in three different divisions. For the first time in recent years a training day for club members was available each week during session 1.
Unfortunately the enthusiasm that was shown early by club members declined rapidly during the year. Even though competition fees for players were paid by the Sports Association, only 6 remained committed to the Winter Competition, and even less for the training sessions. The Illawarra District Table Tennis Association had received complaints about university teams not turning up to matches, and not informing their opposition.
Once again the club thanks for the efforts and support of the Sports Association especially Teresa, Paul and Gary. During 1990 the Sports Association supplied its members with 4 new top quality table tennis tables, 2 new nets, and 2 dozen balls.
Michael Pilottos SECRETARY
TAE KWON DO CLUB
Throughout this year, many things have been happening in the club.
Members of our club represented Wollongong University in the 1990 Australian Universities Tae Kwon Do Championships in September. The club only had three gradings this year, as our Head Instructor, Master Sung, travelled to Korea to receive special instruction from his master, which took two months.
Now Master Sung is regularly coming to the Illawarra (to either our club, or the Warilla club) to train our members.
In week 13 of second session, the club held its annual BBQ. This was attended by over twenty members, and was considered a great success, as a fun time was had by all who attended.
Unfortunately, the club lost the services of two of its most competent and respected members, in the forms of the club secretary; Derek Adams, and treasurer, Christian Arriaza. These responsibilities I am currently trying my best in looking after, till the next AGM, in which new elections will be held for a new executive.
The club has spent approximately $200.00 of its allocated funding from the Recreation & Sports Association, on curved shields, focus mits and body padding. Unfortunately, due to the slow processing of the invoices from these purchases, the clubs credit at the only martial arts store in close proximity, was withdrawn, until purchases were paid for.
I also submitted a request to the Executive Committee for a change in our 1990 Essential Equipment expenditure. The reply to this, was a request from the Executive Committee for more information on the new items wishing to be purchase, which shall be presently given.
A longer term project of mine, is to purchase enough jig-saw matting for the multi purpose area to cover approximately 50% to 75% of the floor. This would involve purchasing a certain amount of matts each year, as expenditure would allow. As the matting is removable, it would not hamper the use of the multi-purpose area for others. It may even prove to be useful for aerobics classes that wish to have a firm but softer floor than the basketball courts.
David Czubala PRESIDENT
TOUCH CLUB
The Touch Club had a highly successful inaugural season. 8 teams were entered into the local Wollongong Touch Association competition. They consisted of 3 mens teams, 2 mixed and 3 womens teams. Both mixed teams won premierships in Mixed Division 2 and 3 respectively. The womens 1 team contested the Division 1 Grand Final and acquitted themselves in losing to an excellent team.
My thanks are extended to the hard working committee of Paul Webb (Vice- President), Jodie Maquire (Secretary), and Glen McGuinness did an outstanding job as Coaching Co-ordinator and was awarded for her efforts by receiving the Clubperson of the Year trophy at Presentation Night. The Cub is looking forward to next year and continue development of the Club.
Barrie Keenahan PRESIDENT
UNDERWATER HOCKEY CLUB
The first year of the Underwater Hockey Club has been very successful and indicative of things to come. At the beginning of the year, without a pool, the club moved slowly. Despite this the Club had quite a good turnout to games held at Beaton Park. These players wanting to play in deeper water had to travel to Sydney. The Club had a regular contingency rolling up to both Sutherland Shire and the University of New South Wales pools on a regular basis. Even without a pool the club still managed to attract twenty two (22) members.
Happier days are ahead, the Wollongong University pool opened in August and the game was played here after assurances were given that the game was safe. The game is not well known and there were some misconceptions that had to be overcome, but co-operative pool staff and management were always willing to listen. Regular Tuesday evening club nights have had good turnouts and have been enjoyed by all.
On the competitive front, the University of Wollongong sent along a six (6) member squad to the State Championships in September. The State Championships were held at the University of New South Wales pool. Wollongong proved to be a competitive team and placed 4th overall. University of New South Wales came away with the trophy against a strong field of eight (8) teams. From the performances of the State Championships three (3) women Jane Davis, Alison Hass and Lena Plambeck were selected in the New South Wales Womens team, while Andy (Andrew) Davis and Graeme White were selected for the Men’s NSW team to play in the Australian Underwater Championships held in Tasmania in January 1991. Lena Plambeck was also selected as reserve in the successful Australian Womens team to play in Montreal, Canada, July 1990. Alison Hass and Lena will be competing in the fin swimming at the Australian Championships. Alison is the current Australian women fin swimming champion 100m, 200m and record holder/champion 400m. Well done and good luck to all at the Championships.
In the future the Club can only get stronger. The pool will and has allowed us to formulate a base and with the wealth and depth of experience the game is set to grow in the Illawarra.
Graeme White PRESIDENT FACILITIES REPORT - 1990
General
1990 represented a year of growth for the Recreation and Sports Association (RSA). The addition of our 50 metre Aquatic Centre has diversified the range of recreational experiences available to staff, students and the community. The establishment of the Illawarra Hockey Centre (currently underway) not only provides more facilities but diversifies the range of activities available to the University and community alike. It is hoped that such expansion and diversification will provide all users the opportunity to broaden their recreational horizons.
From a facility management perspective the addition of physical resources provides the necessary capacity for achieving the financial goals set by the RSA. A cautionary note regarding financial guards. The RSA must adjust rapidly to the external market place. The extension of parking restrictions on campus directly effects our ability to generate income. In addition, several new off campus facilities are being developed that will compete directly with us for recreational dollars. As Recreation and Facilities Manager I am confident we have the expertise throughout the RSA to make the adjustments necessary to survive in a rapidly changing environment. To all our users we wish to extend our appreciation for your valued patronage and hope that 1991 is both happy and successful for everyone.
What made 1990 tick?
In keeping with the theme of continued growth it is interesting to note that during 1990 the RSA was able to attract/maintain the following bookings.
Australian Swimming Incorperated’s World Championship Training Camp The Australian Rugby Union Team Ken Hiscoe’s Squash Development Camp The Australasian Native Orchid Society Convention The State Youth Games NSW CHS Cricket Championships NSW Council of Churches Cricket Tournament Four Rhee Tae Kwon Do Tournaments The Illawarra Netball Association competition The Illawarra Volleyball Association competition
The feedback from our large booking group has been extremely favourable particularly the Australian Swimming and Rugby Union teams. We will be striving to attract large user groups for 1991 and beyond. As time goes by
It would be remiss of me not to mention the casual day use of our facilities by students, staff and the community without which the day to day cash flow for facilities would be in jeopardy. The continued support by all these people has been instrumental in the completion of a very successful 1990.
'87 '88 '89 •90 S/Hall $7,902.00 $18,023.00 $23,516.00 $43,567.00 Squash $17,958.00 $22,756.00 $28,768.00 $36,427.00 Tennis $5,232.00 $6,118.00 $6,863.00 $6,780.00 Ovals N/A N/A N/A $1,207.00 S/Lounge N/A N/A N/A $6,748.00 $45,000.00 $40,000.00 $35,000.00 ■ 87 $30,000.00 00 00 $25,000.00 □ $20,000.00 m 89 $15,000.00 $ 10,000.00 m 90 $5,000.00 $0.00 + S/Hall Squash Tennis Percentage Increases/Decreases from previous years.
Facility 87 88 89 90
S/Hall 0% 128% 30% 85% Squash 0% 27% 26% 27% Tennis 0% 17% 12% -1% Ovals No comparative figures S/Lounge No comparative figures
Sports Hall
1990 represented a very successful year for the RSA in terms of sports hall utilisation. The facility experienced an 85% increase in income as compared to the previous year. This has been largely due to our ability to maintain our large ongoing bookings. Thanks are extended to the Illawarra District Netball Association, Illawarra Volleyball Association for their continued use of the sports hall. 1991 looks to be an even bigger year not only from a booking perspective but also from an overall participatory viewpoint. The Hall is catering for a diversified range of activities including lectures, sporting competitions, conferences, aerobics classes and individual use for recreational/sporting activities. Squash
This year continued the trend of increased utilisation of our squash courts. Given the Universities expansion it is expected that demand for squash will continue. It is hoped that squash courts 3 and 4 will be upgraded in 1991. In the financial term the squash courts recorded a 27% increase in income as compared to 1989.
Tennis
The Location of our tennis courts makes supervision a difficult proposition. Given this scenario it is understandable that income for 1990 did not substantially change compared to the provious year. The RSA lives in hope of the courts being relocated to the northern side of the swimming pool in the near future. On a more positive note it is clear that our members clearly get their value for membership fees when it comes to use of the tennis courts.
Ovals
Direct income from ovals was in keeping with previous years however their use has steadily increased from a participatory viewpoint. One of the highs of 1990 was the use of Oval 3 by the Australian Rugby Union Team. In addition to this, the ovals were graced by the presence of a variety of touch footballers, rugby players, soccer players, physical education lectures and Academy of Sport groups.
With the development of Koolobong Oval and the Illawarra Hockey Centre the future is indeed bright for playing fields on campus.
Our thanks go out to the staff of the landscape department for their valued contribution to the aesthetics of our ovals and surrounds.
Sports Lounge
The Sports Lounge continued to provide for the social requirement of many clubs and societies on campus. Pleasingly our income from outside organisations was higher than we budgeted for resulting in a successful year in passive recreation.
Conclusion
Whilst attainment of financial targets is pleasing and very necessary the most rewarding aspect of facility use is the sight of many people of varying ability, taking part in a wide variety of sporting and recreational activities. It is to them that our thanks extend.
Daniel McGoldrick Gary Castles RECREATION/FACILITIES MANAGER FACILITIES ASSISTANT RECREATION REPORT - 1990
"It is a very waste of life to be and not to do" Tupper
Well this statement could ideally be used to encourage many of the students, staff and community patrons to utilize the vast array of facilities and activities at the Recreation and Aquatic Centre. In the endeavour to achieve this the Recreation Program continues to create as many varied opportunities as possible for the Recreation and Aquatic Centres' numerous patrons.
With 1990 already behind us and the completion of my contract as Recreation Officer just around the comer, I look back on three years that have brought a great deal of change to both the University and the Recreation and Aquatic Centre. From a recreation standpoint, the only great change evident was the introduction of a Recreation Assistants position for 17.5 hours a week to assist the Recreation Officer in the delivery and maintenance of all programs. However the main objective continues to be to provide a multiple range of opportunities from competitive, but social, sport to a whole host of recreational pursuits that otherwise may not be available to the student. All, of course, should also be provided at the lowest price possible.
Lunchtime Sport
Although the name has changed (previously known as Intra Mural sport) the program continues to run the same as it has done over the years. The program is firmly established and generally speaking runs very smoothly given the difficulty of trying to promote 'social sport' and 'fun and participation' in a potentially competitive situation.
The Lunchtime Sport Presentations were received extremely well, due to changing the times to Lunchtime rather than evenings in order to encourage more attendance.
Sports on offer this session were: Indoor Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Netball and Touch Football.
Improve Your Courses
Previously known as (Learn to Play). This program offers the Association a great deal of scope to develop and implement new and exciting opportunities. 1990 saw a total of 10 courses on offer in nine different activities. Courses included Tennis, Squash, Massage, Golf, Social Dance, Archery, Womens Self Defence, Yoga, Bushdancing and Tai Chi. Outdoor Adventure Activities Like the above, this program also has the potential to greatly increase the scope of the Recreation and Aquatic Centre. Last year saw the introduction of 3 new activities (Hangliding, Parachuting and Rogaining) and the maintenance of the more regular activities. Canoeing and Scuba Diving again proved to be popular choices, especially with the American exchange students, and overall the weather did not prove to be the deterrent that it has shown to be over previous years.
Unirobics and Unicircuit
The Unirobics and Unicircuit programs have performed far better than they have done in the past and have proceeded to establish themselves as worthwhile activities. The Unirobics numbers have increased dramatically, through a combination of good instructors and consistent promotion. Numbers still dwindle around Week 14 of the University semester which is a general trait with all programs.
The Unicircuit program has improved out of sight, with certain classes even having a limit on the number of participants. In fact it was the first time that this program actually met the annual budgeted figure. I feel that its success is attributed to ongoing promotion, better and more comprehensive equipment and better scheduling of class times.
Unigym
As per the scenario of the past year, the Unigym has continued to display its success in attracting a large number of users, through convenience of location to University students and staff and the more than reasonable gym fee. The number of 10 visit and 20 visit cards purchased have increased dramatically, as people discover the amount of money they save by doing it this way.
2WL Natural Gas University Fun Run
The 1990 Natural Gas 2WL Fun Run was held on Sunday October 7th. and has become one of the premier Fun Runs of its type in NSW. It has enhanced the Universities profile throughout the local community and each year is becoming more recognised and successful in attracting a diversity of participants from the South Coast and Sydney region.
As Race Organiser for the first time this year I found it was quite a hectic but valuable experience.
Major sponsorship was received from the Natural Gas Company ($2000) and from Radio 2WL (Promotion and Advertising). Minor sponsorship was received from:
DVM Medical Supplies $300 111 Sports Med Clinic $300 G & A Sportswear $300 National Australia Bank $300 Muirhead Travel $600 worth of travel expenses
RECREATION PROGRAM ATTENDANCES AND FINANCIAL BREAKDOWNS
Lunchtime Sport (Sess 1 1990)
SPORT TEAMS PLAYERS Indoor Soccer 13 65 Volleyball 8 48 Basketball 7 35 Touch Football 13 91 Netball 9 45
Lunchtime Sport (Sess 2 1990)
Indoor Soccer 13 65 Volleyball 10 60 Basketball 10 50 Touch Football 13 91 Netball 9 45 Basketball (Evening Sport) 4 20 Indoor Soccer Evening Sport 13 65
Lunchtime Sport Winners (Sess 2)
Indoor Soccer The Eagles Volleyball The Your Balls Basketball Electrolytes Touch Football Jacquie Glarkson Team Netball Limbless Armadillos
Most Sociable Team Fungaloes
Best Team Name 3 Legged Chumoble Chickens Lunchtime Sport Players of the Session
Indoor Soccer Javier Ayala Volleyball Greg Oshay Basketball Billy Ching Indoor Soccer Rino Stella Touch Football Andrew Gordon Brown Netball Dale Hurst Volleyball Graham Phillipson
IMPROVE YOUR COURSES
Activity Participants Sess 1 Sess 2
Archery 6 8 Golf 7 8 Tai Chi BEG 10 10 Tai Chi INT 8 5 Tennis BEG 6 7 Tennis INT 5 4 Squash BEG 5 6
Squash INT 2 - Womens Self Defence 6 8 Social Dance 12 14
Meditation - 8
Bushdancing --
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
Activity Participants Snow Skiing 98 ( 3 Trips) Scuba Diving 50 (5 Courses) Water Skiing 16 (2 Courses) Canyoning 10 (1 Course) Canoeing 30 (2 Courses) Bushwalking 10 (2 Courses) Hangliding 15 (1 Course) Parachuting - Sailing 10 (1 Course) Orienteering 6 (2 Courses) Rogaining 25 (2 Courses) UNIROBICS Classes Participants Average Per Class
1988 97 836 9 1989 150 1350 9 1990 308 3696 12
UNICIRCUIT Classes Participants Average Per Class
1988 43 155 4 1989 55 220 4 1990 168 1344 8
UNIGYM
Registered Members Up Until 30.11.88 1354 Up Until 30.11.89 1798 Up Until 30.11.90 2268 RECREATION BUDGET COMPARED TO 1988
1988 INCOM E 1990 INCOM E
Unigym $4680.00 $11037.20 Unirobics $3133.42 $ 9200.15 Unicircuit $367.50 $ 3681.50 Lunchtime Sport $1548.50 $ 941.00 Improve Your Courses $2901.00 $ 1824.30 Outdoor Recreation $25324.95 $25801.85
TOTAL $37955.67 $52486.00
1988 EXPENSES 1990 EXPENSES
Rec Casual Wages $10012.30 $16247.60 Other (Outdoor Rec & Equip) $30782.08 $29007.42
TOTAL $40794.38 $45255.02
BALANCE -$2838.71 $ 7230.98 REC EQUIP -($5310.00) $ 1920.98
BUDGET $10000.00 $10000.00
FINAL BALANCE $ 7161.29 $11920.98
Sharon Oxenbridge RECREATION OFFICER AQUATIC CENTRE REPORT - 1990
The initial 6 months of operation was a very interesting period. After the hype of the official opening it was down to business. The main objective being to promote the pool and its many programmes.
The Aquatic Centre has been designed as an 8 lane 50m swimming pool and most users and observers would see this pool a being just that. I believe this is a very narrow view. The Aquatic Centre is not just another laned area to swim laps in, it offers far more. In keeping with the Association's objective to provide recreational pursuits and sporting facilities for its members and non-members, the Aquatic Centre management has endeavoured to provide a wide variety of recreational, competitive and vocational activities.
Programmes
Our first 6 months of operation saw many different activities take place. In July and August "Introduction to ...... " programmes, Intra-mural (Lunchtime and Evening) sports and educational programmes were offered. Unfortunately only a few of these gained support, mainly due to poor weather conditions and non- traditional sporting activities. Although initially being unsuccessful with the programmes offered in the first 2 months other events and activities flourished as the weather and familiarity improved.
Campus Activities
Intra-mural Underwater Hockey and Short Course Waterpolo competitions sponsored by the Co-op Book Shop and Flamming Wok were held during evenings. Inter-departmental activities included Innertube Waterpolo and Aqua-Neball. Learn to Swim, Swim for Fitness and Aquarobics attendances gradually increased in the first 6 months. During December Learn to Swim classes were all full whilst Swim for Fitness averaged 15 per session. Other on Campus users were the Faculty of Education, Human Movement department, Halls of Residence competitions, University Underwater Hockey Club and the University Scuba Club.
Community Activities
To offset the huge running costs it was important to advertise the pool and its activities to the community. During August and September, advertising on WIN 4 TV, 2WL and 2 Double 'O' took place to promote the facility and its services as a result our first 6 months had encouraging community support. Although much of our advertising budget was involved in the above mentioned 'ads', our best exposure occurred as a result of hosting two Australian Teams. Both teams helped to establish the pool as an international standard swimming and waterpolo venue. In November the Australian Women's Waterpolo Team, (defending world champions) held a training camp at the pool and played against the Illawarra Waterpolo Association, the pool was described as world class.
In December the Australian Swimming Team spent 10 days training prior to the 1991 World Championships. It was great to see Haley Lewis, Glen Houseman and Andrew Baildon going through their paces. Both teams provided excellent exposure nationally. Hosting the teams put the pool on the map. During their 10 days stay we were the centre of the Australian Sporting Media. The pool was seen on all TV stations nationally; coverage by Prime, Win, the Mercury and 2WL was exceptional. People in Wollongong would have had to be deaf, dumb and blind not to have discovered the University Aquatic Centre.
Some of our 1990 community users and their activities are listed below. Toni O'Brien swim school, Ron McKeon training squad and Brad Hale's swim squad have all hired lanes for swimming instruction or squad training. Fifteen different schools regularly used the pool for Waterpolo, Aqua-Volleyball, Aqua-Netball, Lifesaving, Learn to Swim, Squad Training, Aqua Aerobics, Innertube Waterpolo and Swimming Carnivals.
Other users included N.S.W Department of Sport and Recreation and Racing - (Austswim Courses and vacation waterpolo clinics.) Illawarra Waterpolo Association (regular training and competitions) N.S.W Canoe Polo Association - (open day exhibition) Scout and Girl Guide groups - (testing.)
Financially the pool, performed to its budget expectations with a $38,627.00 loss. Our Sponsors the NATURAL GAS company greatly assisted the pools operations by offering a reduced rate during 1990/1991. For further details of the pool's finances an Income and Expenditure graph is shown on the next page.
1991
1991 should see the completion of our first 12 months of operation. In our next 6 months we hope to further promote activities on campus and to the community, develop Aquatic Clubs on campus, provide for elite sporting teams and the development training of clinics at all levels.
Steve Heslop POOL MANAGER Income Vs Expenditure July to December 1990
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