Annual Report 2015/2016

Basketball Table of Contents

Message from the Australian Sports Commission...... 3 Report from the Chair of Australia...... 4 Message from the CEO of ...... 6 High Performance Report...... 10 Professional Leagues and Competitions Report...... 12 Game Development Report...... 16 Australian Capital Territory Report...... 18 New South Wales Report...... 19 Northern Territory Report...... 20 Report...... 21 Report...... 22 Tasmania Report...... 23 Report...... 24 Report...... 25 Financial Management Report...... 26 Corporate Partners and Suppliers...... 30

Front Cover: , MVP for the Australian Jayco Sapphires at the Under 17 FIBA World Championships.

2 Message from the Australian Sports Commission

interests of sporting sector. We Looking ahead, ASC priorities include: will also use the experience of the • further institutional and last four years to seek to improve governance reform in sport, implementation of Winning Edge in with an emphasis on increased ways that will benefit the sector. national integration and alignment The ASC is equally committed to • increased funding for sport, he Australian increasing community participation including new non-government Sports in sport, particularly amongst sources of funding our children and youth. We have • further embedding sport in Commission been pleased this year to see our schools’ educational programs T flagship participation program (ASC) congratulates Sporting Schools reach over 4,300 • improved national coordination our National Sporting schools in partnership with NSOs. of sports infrastructure Organisations (NSOs) spending, and Innovations by the ASC this year • Improved use of data and included the release of our Integrity on their achievements technology in sports. this year. In particular, Guidelines for Directors and Leaders of Sporting Organisations, Reforms like this are often hard which provides directors with we congratulate all to achieve but have profound comprehensive and practical of our athletes who long term benefits. The evermore guidance for the first time on anti- competitive environment in world doping, sport science and medicine, represented Australia sport on display in Rio highlights illicit drugs, match-fixing, child in the Rio Olympic and the critical importance of further protection and member protection reform if Australia is to maintain – vital issues for maintaining trust . its proud reputation and traditions and respect in the sporting sector. as a sporting nation. You did so with great distinction. The country is proud of your We also staged our inaugural It is appropriate to use this commitment and dedication, and Athlete and Coaches Forum, giving opportunity to recognise and thank the manner in which you conducted Australia’s elite athletes and the efforts of the ASC’s outgoing yourself throughout the campaigns. coaches the opportunity to share CEO Simon Hollingsworth, who has their experiences and enhance led the Commission very capably In the aftermath of the Games, the their leadership capabilities. and with considerable effect for Board of the ASC has re-committed the past five years. to the core principles of Australia’s And we were delighted to see Winning Edge, the ASC’s ten year plan fruits of our efforts to improve The ASC thanks all of our sector for high performance sport introduced female opportunity in sports, with partners for your effort and in 2012. The four key principles are: improved elite and participation contribution to Australian sport. high aspirations for achievement; opportunities in women’s sport, We look forward to continued evidence-based funding decisions; better media exposure, some success and progress together. sports owning their own high outstanding new commercial performance programs; and a strong deals, and an increase in female JOHN WYLIE AM emphasis on improved leadership representation at NSO board level Chair | Australian Sports and governance. We are confident from 27 per cent to a 39 per cent Commission these principles serve the long term across the top 23 NSOs.

3 Report from the Chair of Basketball Australia

pleasing outcome is a management While this was and remains an team focussed on efficiency and unpopular decision, the resulting savings as much as it is focussed collaborative discussions of a on revenue creation. High Performance Working Party, chaired by Basketball Australia I want to thank the Board’s Deputy Chair Ned Coten, was an Finance Audit & Risk Committee, agreement on the athlete pathway chaired by David Reid with fellow within basketball. Director Brian Delaney and independent committee member, This discussion and resultant Martin Cleaver, for their leadership agreement on the athlete pathway and oversight on a number of was vital as it went a considerable critical finance matters including way to defining the accountabilities the preparation of the 2016/17 and funding required within the budget process. various layers of our sport.

I am confident that we have the The High Performance Working required processes in place to ensure Party comprising: Ned Cohen, that we can continue delivering Anthony Moore, Greg Hill, Chuck positive financial results for the Harmison, Bronwyn Marshall, benefit of our sport into the future. David Ingham, Grant Wallace, Jan am pleased to Stirling and Toni Cumpston. The Basketball Australia Board present this through its Finance Audit & Risk The one key outcome from report as Chair of Committee approved an Operating this Working Group was a clear I Reserves Policy with the aim of definition of the high performance Basketball Australia. establishing total reserves of pathway for . $1.7m by June 30, 2020. The 2015/2016 year represented The Working Group also approved a significant turning for our The chief aim of this Operating the creation of a model showing organisation. Reserves Policy is to ensure that the athlete pathway within our Basketball Australia has sufficient sport. The business underwent major funds to draw in the event that reform in 2014/15 and the external revenues are delayed or A pathway that allows the Aussie outcome of these hard decisions reduced. Hoops kids to start his or her have started to be borne out. journey to greatness. Given the stresses on our financial The Basketball Australia business position during the previous This model will be shared with all in 2015/16 was a lot leaner and 2014/15 year, as part of our local associations nationally so more efficient which has created budget deliberations in preparing that mums & dads know that our the environment for a profit result this 2015/16 budget, we took the sport can take you places. for the first time in three years. difficult but necessary decision to reduce our funding to State Out of this Working Group also While a profit result of $174,757 Association Members for high came the phrase “nationally led, represents a financial turnaround performance. state delivered” to describe our of over $900,000, the more high performance framework.

4 We have taken this positioning and used it in our new Basketball Australia enjoys strong support from our strategic plan as well as reference point to many of our sponsors and suppliers and we are extremely grateful internal discussions and are confident we have a good for the support. The ongoing support enables us to plan and right engagement to deliver. grow the sport.

The Basketball Australia Board approved the “Strategic We remain very thankful for the continued support and Plan 2016-2020: To Tokyo & Beyond…” at its June leadership of the Australian Sports Commission. Our 2016 meeting. This is a significant milestone for our friends at the Australian Olympic Committee and the organisation as we present Basketball Australia’s plan Australian Paralympic Committee have been invaluable for our sport over the next four years. as we have planned for our national teams participation in Rio de Janerio. This document builds on the significant body of work Basketball Australia management undertook I want to acknowledge the work of my fellow Board in 2012/13 and simplifies it into to four cornerstone members during the year. There are countless hours areas: Our High Performance Programs, Our Community spent thinking, working and actively participating Programs, Our Business, Our People. in the serous role of governing basketball and your investment cannot be repaid. I remain grateful for your These four cornerstones focus our organisation to bring contribution and counsel over this past year. to life our Vision: I am pleased that we now have a full Executive Management Team at Basketball Australia who Basketball will be the together share a deep passion for our sport. I especially want to call out Anthony Moore, our CEO, who brings sport of choice for vision and energy to each conversation. Anthony has built a strong team around him. I thank each and every Australian families member of staff in both the office, remotely and the Centre of Excellence at the AIS for their in the 21st century continued efforts.

Importantly it sets a clear direction for Basketball It is a great privilege to lead the Basketball Australia Australia and its Executive Management Team on the Board and each time I set foot in a basketball stadium pathway to the 2020 and around the country I am reminded of the tireless 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. contributions of our volunteers, players, coaches, and officials all of whom continue to grow our sport. I want to thank our State Association members for their patience and support. As Directors of Basketball We strive hard to improve our sport at all levels and we Australia, we serve to advance our sport and your know that we cannot do this without you so I conclude collaborative approach in working with us as we this Report by thank you for continuing to love our have worked through some major challenges for our game. organisation has allowed our business the time to reset and start a turnaround. ROB MARCOLINA Chair | Basketball Australia

5 Message from the CEO of Basketball Australia

I am pleased to report that our Of course, at the start of this continued focus on expense reduction 2015/16 financial year was the and revenue generation has produced hugely successful staging of the a profit result of $175,757 in this FIBA Oceania Championships at 2015/16 financial year. in Melbourne and with the return games in two It is most pleasing to present a venues in New Zealand. profitable financial result after recording two consecutive years of With Rod Laver Arena sold out deficit. to a capacity 15,000 people for basketball for the first time in At the macro level this represents 15 years, our Jayco Opals and a financial turnaround of $936,106 Helloworld Boomers put on a great in the 12-month period. display of international basketball. It was thrilling to have 11,400 This considerable improvement people in the Arena at the tip-off within 12-months represents a for the Opals vs Tall Ferns game turning point for our organisation and the remaining fans taking their and with prudent management seats well ahead of the Boomers and Board oversight, we expect to vs Tall Blacks game. continue delivering modest profits am delighted to each year. We were delighted to host new FIBA President, Horace Muratore present my Annual Pleasingly, the financial turnaround and several FIBA officials at these Report for the has been achieved through games. I the hard work of the entire financial year 1 July organisation. The support of the Victorian 2015 to 30 June 2016. State Government through I want to thank Rob Marcolina, the Honourable John Eren MP, This financial year period Basketball Australia Chair, for his Minister for Sport and their agency represented a continuation of the steadfast focus on improving the Victorian Major Events Company, change management undertaken state of our financial position. now part of Visit Victoria is highly since my commencement as Chief The tireless efforts of the Board’s valued as it ensures that our very Executive Officer in October 2014. Finance Audit & Risk Committee, best athletes can play in the very chaired by David Reid and including best sports arenas in the country. The organisational restructuring Director Brian Delaney, external that occurred in 2014/15 resulted advisor Martin Cleaver together with The whole event was in a considerable financial loss and Greg Hill our Chief Financial Officer transformative for our organisation while the financial result (-$750k) and Lorraine McGadey our Financial as it showcased the power of our was difficult to present to our Controller are to be applauded. national teams to unite our sport. members, it represented a major turning point for our business as The hard work of 2014/15 has At the FIBA Oceania the hard decisions that were made allowed a better financial result Championships, we received also meant that there were no in 2015/16 and there is much a presentation from Pedrag excuses for future performances. to do to continue to improve our Bogosavljev, FIBA’s Events business in 2016/17. Director, on the new qualification

6 system for the 2019 FIBA World It is a great privilege to lead these In one sense, the achievements Cup for Men. national teams and it gives me of our U17 Jayco Sapphires might enormous pride to watch our be considered a passing of the This exciting program will see our athletes and coaches striving their torch of sorts given the retirement Helloworld Boomers play meaningful very best every time they wear our announcement of the one and only FIBA World Cup qualifiers in green & gold uniforms. during the year. Australia starting November 2017 and concluding in February 2019. While much of the focus was on I had the great privilege to the preparation of our senior teams attend Lauren’s retirement From a financial perspective, for the 2016 Summer Olympic press conference held fittingly at this represents a significant Games and 2016 Paralympic our Centre of Excellence at the commercial opportunity for our Games in Rio de Janerio, it was one Australian Institute of Sport. sport as our national men’s team of our junior teams who celebrated will generate more exposure than a famous victory. Lauren is, in my view, our greatest ever before and provide fans all ever basketballer and the around Australia the opportunity to As the 2016 FIBA U17 World accolades she received following see the Boomers play live. Championships our Jayco Sapphires her retirement announcement was won the Gold Medal defeating Italy thoroughly deserved. There is no reason the Boomers 62-38. FIBA World Cup qualifiers cannot A winner everywhere she played be played in every The win for head coach Shannon at club level and a member of the around the country. Seebohm and his young team was 2006 Opals World Championship made all the more special after team, Lauren is a giant of the While the commercial upside is defeating the previously invincible strong, more games also represent Team USA 73-60 in the semi-final. more costs and our travel budget alone is estimated to cost an As in each tournament FIBA additional $1.5m for the financial announces an “All Star Five” and year commencing 1 July 2017. 3 of 5 players were Australian - Jasmine Simmons, Between now and then we have and Ezi Magbegor (also named a home tournament MVP). in the Gold Coast in April, 2018, the FIBA World Championships We offer our heartiest for Women in Spain in September congratulations to the entire team: 2018 and the FIBA World Cup for • Lucy Cochrane Men in China in September 2019. We note that the IWBF is yet to • Monique Conti announce the host for their World • Abi Cubillo Championships to be held in 2018. Lauren Jackson • Meila Goodchilda In considering a new strategic plan, • Ezi Magbegor global game we are a part of. On we examined and considered our behalf of Basketball Australia, I role as a national organisation in • Cassidy McLean thank Lauren for her commitment the basketball ecosystem. • Lara McSpadden to our national team program over more than a decade. It was truly a One thing we believe that • Rebecca Pizzey great a pleasure to watch you play. Basketball Australia does well • Kiera Rowe is prepare national teams for In 2015/16 we commenced our international competitions. • Jazmin Shelley Wattle Valley WNBL season with • Jasmine Simmons high hopes as we welcomed It is worth noting that we are a new franchise based out of • Samantha Simons tasked with the responsibility of south-east Queensland in the SEQ delivering 16 national teams and • Shannon Seebohn – Head Coach Stars. Everyone associated with have partnerships with external the Stars, fans, players, coaches • Mark Wrobel – Assistant Coach agencies for three additional and administrators were hugely national teams. • Tracy York – Assistant Coach. disappointed that the team was

7 placed into administration before One of our biggest challenges The Optimal Competition Model the end of the season. facing the future of the WNBL and sets out three stages: indeed our ability to continue to • 1 point – – Stabilise The Stars led by Jayco Opals retain partners like Wattle Valley Foundations and Bec Allen almost as well as attract new ones is our achieved a Cinderella-like story lack of broadcast coverage. • 2 point – – Build falling just one game short of Support making the Grand Final Series. Despite being very close to • 3 point – Three Pointer – Deliver securing a network television Returns. The Stars decline perhaps deal during the year, the fact overshadowed what was another remains that our inability to fund This first stage calls for significant brilliant performance by the JCU the significant production costs foundation planning work and with Fire in reaching their means that the longest running the support of our WNBL Clubs fourth consecutive WNBL Grand women’s professional league in many of the key building blocks Final. Head coach Chris Lucas Australia remains invisible to the such as the Licence Agreement, was outstanding leading a superb broader public. Player Contract and Minimum group of players and has created Wages are in the process of being a wonderful basketball legacy in To provide some context, the updated and discussed. Queensland. estimated broadcast cost to capture one live game each week The creation of a new WNBL The performances of plus finals at a level acceptable for Committee, chaired by Basketball in winning her fourth MVP and commercial free to air television Australia Director, Magistrate joining the great Lauren Jackson in is in excess of $1.5m per year. Libby Woods, has made significant doing so was a remarkable feat. Further the cost to capture and advances on this vital project. produce a quality digital broadcast It was, however, another new offering for the same match profile The South-East Australian entrant that almost stole the is close to $500,000 per year. Basketball League (SEABL) had show in 2015/16 with the newly another amazing season in formed Lynx transforming While our broadcaster discussions 2015/16 with the Mount Gambier from perennial cellar-dwellers to continue to be positive, the fact Pioneers claiming back-to-back go into the second of the Grand remains that for our WNBL to titles with a magnificent result Final Series games, with Townsville be shown on network television, over the -Wodonga Bandits Fire winning in a thriller. Townsville we must deliver quality finished in the men’s competition. Fire were worthy winners of the content. 2015/2016 Wattle Valley WNBL To have two regional teams Grand Final Series. Given the state of Basketball play-off for the Championship Australia’s finances, this is not reinforces one of the great points We acknowledge the outstanding something we can deliver without of difference that the SEABL efforts of head coach Andy Stewart significant corporate investment. has over other competitions – it and his players led by , provides genuine elite pathway Nat Burton and import Sammi The end of the 2015/16 Wattle opportunities within metropolitan Witcomb. The Grand Valley WNBL season saw a areas as well as country areas. Final appearance came after the significant focus on governance WNBL licence was transferred reform. The SEABL women’s final in from Basketball WA to the Perth contrast was a metropolitan affair Wildcats. The Wildcats organisation It is worth noting that Basketball with the headed by CEO Nick Marvin has Australia released the Australian outlasting the Kilsyth Cobras in a been the stand-out basketball Sports Commission Review into very tight contest. club in this country for over 20 the WNBL in January 2015 and has implemented the majority of years and we welcome Nick’s The pathway that the SEABL the recommendations. The Review contributions to the WNBL. provides athletes, coaches and by Suiko Consulting sets out a referees is invaluable as it provides We thank Wattle Valley for its 5-year plan to develop an Optimal for many a bridge between vibrant continued support during its third Competition Model. and competitive state leagues to year as naming rights partner for the national competitions such as the League. WNBL and NBL.

8 The NBL staged a successful first I applaud the vision of our State I thank our staff for their diligence season under a new management Association CEOs in agreeing to take and hard work in the lead-up to structure and we applaud the work a whole of sport view on this project. the 2016 Summer Olympic Games of Graeme Wade League Chairman and 2016 Paralympic Games. and Larry Kestleman Executive I also take this opportunity to Director for their tireless work to thank Greg Hill our Chief Financial I would like to thank my colleagues effectively ‘reboot’ the League. Officer for his work in this integrity among the State Association space. Greg is working closely with CEOs for their continued support. For the first time in a long time the Federal Government’s National The energy and focus each there was positive discussion Integrity in Sport Unit and the State Association CEO brings about the NBL and many general Australian Sports Commission on to our discussions enriches our sports fans took the view that the development of a nationally knowledge and understanding of ‘basketball is back’ following the led, state delivered integrity each basketball business. We enjoy successful marketing & media framework. working with each member body to campaign the League undertook in grow our sport together. its first year. Pleasingly Basketball Australia’s Executive Management Team was We thank the Australian Sports We continue to support the NBL’s settled with the appointment of Commission and its Australian aspirations to be the best sports as General Manager Institute of Sport for their entertainment competition in the High Performance in January 2016. invaluable assistance in the country. areas of high performance space, Jan’s experience in elite high participation and sustainable During the 2015/16 year, we worked performance as a coach and player business support. closely with our State Association is unparalleled and I am thrilled Member CEOs as we came together with the impact Jan has made in a The 2015/16 year represented the for our quarterly “Basketball CEOs short period in our organisation. turning of a corner for Basketball Conference”. These forums provide Australia as we improved our a wonderful opportunity to share I am confident that our Executive financial position and increased ideas and concepts such as the Management Team will be drive our levels of engagement with our Red Bull Reign 3x3 national tour, our business forward and add member organisations. the progression of our national value to our members. registration system project and The Executive Management Team more recently securing a national I take this opportunity to thank at Basketball Australia is excited agreement on integrity services to Chuck Harmison for his tireless about the next 12 months as we protect our sport from corruption work as Acting General Manager embark on the implementation of through betting on matches. High Performance and to also a new Strategic Plan and a new acknowledge the work of Paul Gorris, 4-year high performance cycle. In a landmark for our sport, all nine our Head Coach of women’s program basketball bodies agreed on the at our Centre of Excellence. Paul Our focus will be putting into terms of an appointment of a third was with the Australian Institute action nationally led and state party agency to provide integrity of Sport’s basketball program and delivered projects for benefit of all services. While that deal will be our CoE program for a combined 13 within Australian basketball. announced after the Rio Olympic years and has made a lasting impact Games, it is worth noting that this on our sport. Chuck has been a ANTHONY MOORE is one of the first agreements that stalwart of Australian basketball and CEO | Basketball Australia involves both the national body has contributed enormously over his and all of its member associations. long career in our sport.

9 High Performance Report

he High UNDER 17 WOMEN Championships held in Russia (SAPPHIRES) achieving a podium finish with a Performance Bronze Medal outcome. This was area faced a In August 2015 the U17s qualified delivered on the back of seven T for the World Championships wins and one loss. The team was number of challenges following a successful Oceania 2nd in the tournament for the throughout the campaign. Success continued at statistical category of 2 points per the World Championship in Italy game and third in 3 point %. 2015/16 year which (June 22nd – 2nd July) when the was not unexpected team won a Gold Medal which was UNDER 19 MEN (EMU’S) leading in the Olympic an outstanding accomplishment. Performances included the In remaining true to the objective and Paralympic historical first ever defeat of the of identifying potential Boomers campaigns. Our USA (73-69) in this age group. when selecting this demographic Nine of the athletes resided at for major bench mark event,s the FIBA World ranking our Centre of Excellence (CoE) Emus were the youngest team was retained; we during 2016 which enhanced their at the World Championships. The preparedness, three athletes were Emu’s final ranking of 7th had remain ranked 4th selected in the All-Star Five with another contributing factor in the Internationally. Ezi Magbegor named as MVP of fact they were one of the smallest the tournament. teams and ranked low in the rebounding statistical category. UNDER 17 MEN JAYCO OPALS Following the Oceania qualification in August 2015, The Opals had a very extensive their first camp was held in May 2016 preparation with four camps 2016, after the U18 Australian and three phases of international Junior Championships. Four competition which included a short athletes selected in the World Test Event in Rio and tournaments Championship team were in Europe and Japan. to experience International competition at this level for the Oceania qualifications at the Rod first time and only five of the CoE Laver arena in august 2015 was residential athletes were members a great showcase for both our of the World Championship team. National teams. The team finished on 3 wins and 4 losses for their 7th placing. BOOMERS

UNDER 19 WOMEN July 2015 saw the team camp (GEMS) in Europe and play targeted opposition in Slovenia and During July 2015 the Gems had Lithuania. This represented their a successful result at the World preparation for the Oceania

10 Olympic Qualification series U 23 MEN against New Zealand. At Rod Laver Arena on 15 August for the first U23s had a camp and tournament time in decades both our Boomers at the Sunshine Coast January and Opals played both teams 2016. They will be attending a winning and progressing on to friendly four nation tournament in earning their tickets to Rio. Japan in November 2016 versus Japan, Canada and USA GLIDERS U25 WOMEN Although the Gliders won a Silver Medal at the AOZ (Asia Oceania U25’s had World Championships in Zone) qualification tournament in July 2015 in China, winning a Silver 2015 only the top team (China) Medal which highlights our depth progressed to the Paralympic of talent for our Gliders Program. Games. This left the Gliders out of the Paralympics for the very first time. The Gliders squad has great depth and the program will strive to ensure that in 2017 they qualify for the next World Championship.

ROLLERS

A successful top finish at the A GOLD MEDAL AOZ saw the Rollers qualify for FOR THE JAYCO the Paralympics in Rio. January 2016 a mid / lows camp was held AUSTRALIAN utilizing the expanding identified SAPPHIRES WAS talent on our depth charts. As a final preparation for Rio the Rollers A HIGHLIGHT accessed a tournament in Turkey combined with a camp and the FOR 2016 results left them very optimistic about their Rio chances.

11 Professional Leagues and Competitions Report

WATTLE VALLEY were able to silence the packed , all of whom had WOMEN’S NATIONAL out crowd of 2220 fans to secure stellar WNBL Careers. After a 73-57 win. The following week 25 seasons (as a player and a BASKETBALL LEAGUE in front of a sold out home crowd coach) in the League of 2215, the Fire secured the also decided to step away for a The Women’s National Basketball championships with a comfortable personal break. League (WNBL) entered its 36th 80-70 victory. New Zealand consecutive season in 2015/16, International had a Once again, the WNBL’s corporate it its third with Wattle Valley as consistent series, earning her the partners were Monde Nissen, naming rights sponsor through its Rachel Sporn Medal for MVP of the Peak, Spalding, Virgin Australia, parent company Monde Nissen. Grand Final Series. the Australian Sports Commission, 2XU, and Fox Sports Pulse. The calibre of players in the League Award Winners: made for yet another thrilling In 2015/16, the game attendances season, highlighting why the • WNBL Most Valuable Player for the Wattle Valley WNBL were WNBL is seen as one of the best Award – Suzy Batkovic 30% up from the previous season, basketball competitions in the () finishing with 104,696 attendees world for women. • Coach of the Year – Andy including finals. Stewart (Perth Lynx) At the end of a highly competitive 108 game regular season, the • WNBL Defensive THE SOUTH EAST Townsville Fire earned consecutive Player of the Year – Steph AUSTRALIAN Minor Premierships with a 17-7 Cumming (Dandenong Rangers) BASKETBALL LEAGUE record. For the first time in league • Betty Watson WNBL Rookie history the Grand final was played of the Year – Alex Ciabattoni The South East Australian over a three game series, with ( lightning) Basketball League (SEABL) Townsville Fire winning back-to- is Australia’s Premier, Inter- back championships in two games • Wattle Valley WNBL’s 2015/16 state Winter Basketball League, against the Perth Lynx. Townsville All-Star Five – providing basketballers with the travelled to Perth for game 1, and (Perth), Katie-Rae Ebzery opportunity to represent their club ( Uni), in a semi-professional league. (), The SEABL is a proven pathway (Adelaide), Suzy Batkovic for many basketballers, having (Townsville). produced a number of Australian Boomers and Opals players in WNBL IS During the season the league , and Penny celebrated Jess Bibby of the UC Taylor (to name but a few). SEEN AS ONE Capitals playing a League record 378 games. Jess retired at the end OF THE BEST In the 2015/16 SEABL season, of the season with 394 games. achieved BASKETBALL Team mate is the next back to back Championships best active player with 339 games. COMPETITIONS by defeating fellow regional team Albury/Wodonga Bandits. IN THE WORLD The League also said goodbye to Dandenong Rangers with Larissa veterans , Hannah Anderson at the helm secured FOR WOMEN Zavecz, Rachel McCully, and their fourth SEABL Championship

12 in 6 years, defeating Kilsyth Lady Finals were also livestreamed title of National Champions. An Cobras in the Final. Dandenong by the respective home clubs to important stepping stone in the import Daequon Montreal was strong audiences as well. career of junior players, the AJCs named the SEABL Men’s MVP have played a critical role in the and Kilsyth Lady Cobras Steph development of some of Australian Cumming was named the SEABL AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR basketball’s biggest names, Women’s MVP. CHAMPIONSHIPS including Lauren Jackson, Elizabeth Cambage, Patty Mills, Andrew At the 2015 Annual League The Australian Junior Bogut and Dante Exum. Meeting, Australia’s most famous Championships (AJCs) bring basketball club, the Melbourne together all states and territories The AJC’s are also a fantastic event Tigers re-joined the League, with for competition from Under for local associations to host as Australian Basketball legend 14’s up to Under 20’s. There they shine the spotlight on their at the helm as are five separate tournaments association and on the sport of Head Coach. Their inclusion held throughout the country basketball in their area. In addition brought the league to 16 men’s over the year. In addition to the they bring significant income to teams and 15 women’s teams for age categories, championships the association and the local area the 2016 season. are also run for athletes with with a recent economic impact an intellectual disability (Ivor study estimating the 2015 U18 Statistically, the SEABL website Burge Championships) and junior Championships and Kevin Coombs had 816,914 page views during the wheelchair basketball (Kevin Cup put almost $1.7million into the 2015/16 financial year, with over Coombs Cup). Ballarat economy. 144,000 unique users accessing the website. The AJCs provide young 2015 Australian U16 Junior basketballers with the opportunity Championships: Ulverstone, TAS In 2015 the League’s social media to play in an elite tournament numbers increased by 23%. SEABL representing their club, school Robert Young Trophy for the once again livestreamed the or state on the national stage. Australian U16 Boys Champions Championship games receiving a Throughout the year, we’re was won by Queensland North significant number of viewers for continually entertained and defeating Victoria Metro 74-70. both the 2015 SEABL Women’s inspired by the most promising Grand Final and the Men’s Grand young talent in Australia as our Norma Connolly Trophy for the Final. Each of the Conference stars of tomorrow vie for the Australian U16 Girls Champions

13 was won by Queensland South The Ivor Burge Women’s with the latter being the first ever defeating South Australia Metro Championship was won by New all-women’s team to compete in 59-58. South Wales Metro defeating the Championship. Victoria Metro 58-44 and ending The Trish Fallon Fair Play Award their seven year winning streak. The Kilsyth Cobras won the 2015 was awarded to WA Metro Men. NWBL title by beating the Red Dust The Kim Larkin Fair Play Award for Heelers in a tough contest. Award 2015 Australian U14 Girls Club the Ivor Burge was presented to winners for the season included Championships: Gosford, NSW ACT Men. Jannik Blair, Luke Pople and Tristan Knowles who won the Low-point, The Championship The Bob Staunton Medals for Mid-point and High Point MVP Trophy was won by Bullen Most Outstanding Player of the respectively. and Boomers (VIC) defeating Manly Tournament were presented to joined the MVPs to Warringah Sea Eagles (NSW). Alexandra Sharp (VIC) and Tom complete the All-Star Five team Wilson (VIC). of the 2015 NWBL. The Coach of The Rachel Sporn Shield was won the season was Jim Williams from by Sturt Sabres (SA) defeating The Ivor Burge Most Outstanding the Wollongong Roller Hawks. The (WA). Players of the Tournament were season top scorer for the 2015 presented to & Bruce NWBL was Tristan Knowles from The Jenny Cheeseman Fair Play Stanley. the Kilsyth Cobras. Award was awarded to Gosford City Rebels (NSW). 2015 Australian U18 The first round of the 2015 Championships & Kevin Coombs WNWBL season took place 2015 Australian U14 Boys Club Cup: Adelaide, SA in Sydney where the reigning Championships: Perth, WA Champions MineCraft Comets The Merv Emms Trophy for the dropped down to fourth place, The Ken Watson Championship U18 Men’s Champions was won while Kilsyth Cobras, the runners Trophy was won by Sturt Sabres by Victoria Metro defeating up from 2014, finished on top (VIC) defeating Keilor Thunder (VIC) Queensland South 79-51. with wins from every game. The and ending a three year Victorian Cobras continued their stellar winning streak. The Maree Jackson Trophy for the performance through to the finals U18 Women’s Champions was series that took place in Perth, The Shield was won won by Victoria Metro defeating where they met the home team in by (WA) defeating Queensland South 76-59. the Grand Final. Although the Stars Gunners (ACT). had the home court advantage, The Kevin Coombs Cup was won by the Cobras proved that they were The Andrew Gaze Fair Play Award New South Wales for the first time the best team in the league with a was presented to Canberra since the competition’s inception, convincing 15 point win. Gunners. defeating Queensland Navy 62-53. The MVP Award winners for 2016 Australian U20 & Ivor Burge WHEELCHAIR the 2015 WNWBL season for Championships: Ipswich, QLD 1.0,2.0,3.0 and 4.0 classifications BASKETBALL LEAGUES were Clare Nott, , The Jack Terrill Trophy for the U20 Leanne Del Toso and Amber Men’s Champions was won by Established in 1988 and in Merritt. The overall MVP for the Victoria Navy in an all Victorian 2000 respectively, the National league was Kylie Gauci with 46 Grand Final against Victoria White Wheelchair Basketball League votes, the highest in the league. defeating them 91-61. (NWBL) and the Women’s National The 2015 All Star Five Awards Wheelchair Basketball League included the four MVP Award The Arthur McRobbie Trophy for (WNWBL) are elite competitions winners and , who the U20 Women’s Champions was organised and managed by played a key role for the Western won by Victoria after defeating Basketball Australia. Stars by averaging 11 points, and South Australia 88-66. 5 rebounds for the season. The The 2015 NWBL saw two new award for the best new talent for The Ivor Burge Men’s Championship teams, the Red Dust Heelers and the 2015 WNWBL season, was was won by Victoria Metro the Australian Women’s National presented to Zeena Sauvage from defeating South Australia 67-53. team, the Gliders join the League,

14 Stacks Goudkamp Bears. Amber taking home the High-Point MVP. ran a series of FIBA Referee Merritt also won the Season Top Additionally Brett Stibners and Luke Development camps in each of the Scorer award averaging 29.5 points Pople from the Wollongong Roller major cities across the country. per game. Hawks joined the MVPs to make up These camps were led by FIBA the All-Star Five. Kelvin Browner Global Head of Referees Carl As the 2016 NWBL season was an earned Coach of the Year as he led Jungebrand and were designed to important one for the Australian the Perth Wheelcats through an help unify the States’ approaches Rollers as key part of the lead exceptional season, as they finished to referee development and, at the up to the Rio Paralympics, the as runners up in the League. next level, to bring the teaching Wheelchair Basketball League of advanced level referees into Executive Committee (WBLEC) line with FIBA guidelines and decided to condense the timing of REFEREE DEVELOPMENT development work. the season so that it finished prior 2015-16 has been a big year for to the Rollers’ departure for Rio. National Panel Australian Referee Development. All 12 members of Rollers squad Basketball Australia worked with participated in the League. Another The National Panel Referee the Australian Sports Commission significant milestone for the 2016 Commission was established in to review and update Australian NWBL was that it marked 20 years early 2016 and met for the first Referee pathways. This led to the of history, since Australia won its time on June 26. After some creation of a National Referee first Paralympic Gold medal for initial discussion reviewing terms Development Framework, which Men’s Wheelchair Basketball in of reference, the Panel began was submitted to the ASC at the in 1996. examining the proposed structure end of June, 2016. of the National Panel; bringing In an another exciting first for together the NBL and WNBL Online Referee Development the NWBL, round 1 was held in panels into one, integrated Panel Newcastle – a brand new venue for for the nation’s elite level referees. An exciting part of this framework the League. The RSL Qld Spinning is the creation of a National Bullets, Kilsyth Cobras, Wollongong Having input from FIBA Oceania, Online Referee Development Rollerhawks, Red Dust Heelers and NBL, WNBL, Victoria (as a State Program. The program provides Sydney Metro Blues all returned to representative on the Commission) assessments, exams, workbooks the League for another season whilst and an Australian Junior and PowerPoint presentations the Perth Wheelcats returned to the Championship Referee Advisor at three levels of development NWBL after a break in 2015. The made for healthy, robust debate on (Apprentice through Level 1A). level of competition in the League criteria and selections. Ultimately This aligns with the Basketball was exceptionally high in 2016 and this led to what all involved believe Australia NAOS grading matrix. All the teams matched up evenly. to be a thoroughly considered resources will be available to view Panel. online, embedded into the program Ultimately, the Kilsyth Cobras website, or downloadable as hard managed to score a back-to- AJC’s copies onto a computer. back Championship title with a convincing win against the Perth The Australian National Junior Feedback from every State was Wheelcats in the Gold medal Championships continue to be sought, received and incorporated match. Jannik Blair of Red Dust valuable tournaments where into the competencies for the earned the Low-Point MVP after promising referees can improve program which, in turn, has led to averaging 7.8 points per game in their skills by officiating in the updates to the course content and the most productive season of highest level of junior competition presentation materials for each his career, helping the Heelers to in Australia. Many referees who level. Next steps are underway for make the finals. The season’s top officiate in these tournaments integration and implementation scorer, Be Active Perth Wheelcats’ progress to appointments in within the respective State , was awarded the State League competitions, SEABL educational programs and pathways. Mid-Point MVP having finished the panel and, ultimately to the season with an incredible triple- National Panel. FIBA Camps double average of 31.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 11.3 assists. Tristan In conjunction with the above, Knowles of the Kilsyth Cobras grass-roots level program, rounded out the three MVP winners, Basketball Australia staged and

15 Game Development Report

asketball continues to thrive attending Helloworld Boomers trainings and 12 lucky Aussie Hoopers featuring in the double-header main in all levels of the sport, event at Rod Laver Arena, in front of 15,000 fans. particularly the grass roots B November 2015 saw the inaugural Vicinity Centres level. Vicinity Centres Aussie Aussie Hoops Round in the WNBL, with program Hoops provides a great entry into participants across Australia receiving free entry to games and the chance to meet some of the best our sport and the professional female sportswomen in the world. Later that month leagues and Australian teams Basketball Australia was proud to announce Vicinity Centres – a leading Australian retail property group provide role models and exciting owning more than 90 centres across Australia – as the competitions. new principal partner of Aussie Hoops. In Term 1 2016 Basketball Australia launched a Local VICINITY CENTRES AUSSIE HOOPS Centre Grants program, which funded over $10,000 worth of for school clinics, coach education Vicinity Centres Aussie Hoops participation grew 64 and basketball rings across many partner associations percent in 2015/16 with 18,887 kids aged between nationally. 5 – 10 years taking part in programs nationally. There are now 254 local clubs and associations partnering In May 2016 the Vicinity Centres Aussie Hoops with Vicinity Centres Aussie Hoops, up from 186 program received a well-deserved feature on Channel in the previous year. This lift in numbers is due to Nine’s Today. This was a great exposure opportunity the dedication of Community Basketball Manager, for our program with over 1.8 million viewers tuning in

254 LOCAL CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS ARE PARTNERING WITH VICINITY CENTRES AUSSIE HOOPS

Darren Anderson and the support of our Corporate to watch live crosses featuring appearances from the sponsor, Vicinity Centres, along with continued strong Australian Rollers, Jayco Australian Opals support from State Associations. A further 30,567 and Rebecca Allen, Andrew Gaze and Lauren Jackson. schoolchildren experienced Basketball through the Federal Governments initiative, Sporting Schools. A select group of Aussie Hoopers participated in a special skills session with Helloworld Boomer and NBA The FIBA Oceania Championships brought about Champion Matthew Dellevadova, thanks to Spalding. several “money can’t buy” experiences for Vicinity Centres Aussie Hoops partner associations including a Vicinity Centres Aussie Hoops continues to enjoy Jayco Opals clinic in Ballarat, local coaches and players valued support from Principal Partner Vicinity Centres,

16 49,454 CHILDREN HAVE EXPERIENCED VICINITY CENTRES AUSSIE HOOPS IN ASSOCIATIONS AND SPORTING SCHOOLS IN THE PAST YEAR

Major Partner Peak , and official supplier Spalding; as well as program ambassadors Lauren Jackson and Patty Mills.

THE BASKETBALL NETWORK

The Basketball Network (TBN) continues to grow with more usage of the modules within the past year. Over 60% of the nation’s local associations are utilising the TBN platform for registrations and websites. 3692 administrators across the nation use TBN with more than 448,480 fixtured games throughout the season. TBN websites have delivered 126,275,899 page views.

The focus of the year has been to provide more training and support to Associations and Clubs using the TBN as well as rolling out an upgrade of the registrations module that allows a nationally consistent registration form and compliance to new privacy laws. Training has been delivered to 312 association and club administrators by Basketball Australia.

Basketball Victoria Country, Basketball Queensland and Basketball Tasmania have integrated all Associations TBN.

The Basketball Network Working group was reinstated and is made up of members including: Anna Cicognani (Basketball Australia Board), David Reid (Basketball Australia Board), Anthony Moore (Basketball Australia CEO), Lisa Hasker (GM Community and Stakeholder Relations, Basketball Australia), Nick Honey (CEO, Basketball Victoria), Graham Burns (CEO, Basketball Queensland). This Working Group represents that States and Territories in the development and evaluation of TBN as well as overseeing commercial rules and contract matters on behalf of the States.

17 Australian Capital Territory Maxwell Gratton – CEO

he last twelve months We have also seen significant growth in the ACT over the past year, with our participation numbers has been a very busy and continuing to increase season after season, from 6,900 eventful period at Basketball (in 2014) to 8,000 (in 2016). This presents additional T challenges to the organisation, although good ones, ACT (‘BACT’), one of consolidation as we are currently facing a facility shortage. and achievement. This year also saw the development of the largest We were fortunate enough to host the Australian BACT capital works project in some 25 years, with the Schools Championships in December 2015, which construction of four dedicated Outdoor 3X3 Courts is the largest event, by participant numbers, on the scheduled for completion in early 2017. We obtained basketball calendar each year. 2015 was the second over $1,000,000 of funding from the ACT Government consecutive year that BACT hosted the event, and we for the development, and we envisage that this will are very happy to report that a significant amount of the organisation with some of the capacity very positive feedback regarding the Championships issues we currently face following significant growth in was received. participation, whilst positioning us strongly to deliver recreational basketball offerings.

WE HAVE ALSO SEEN SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN THE ACT OVER THE PAST YEAR, WITH OUR PARTICIPATION NUMBERS CONTINUING TO INCREASE SEASON AFTER SEASON, FROM 6,900 (IN 2014) TO 8,000 (IN 2016).

BACT has also continued to develop the Inclusive practice and good governance, whilst also better Basketball Program, which aims to promote diversity meeting the needs of the association. and empower people to participate in the sport. The first pillar of the program was focused on those that Overall, there has been an immense amount of work identify as same-sex attracted and gender diverse, and undertaken over the past year, with a lot more to go. through this initiative BACT has worked closely with I would like to thank my Board of Directors, and Staff, Team Sydney and Pride in Sport (Pride in Diversity). for their assistance, and I look forward to continuing The construction of the Program’s second pillar is also to work with Basketball Australia and the basketball underway, with a focus being on and empowering those community for the growth of the game generally. Also of Indigenous heritage to participate in our great sport. in the ACT in particular, I continue to work towards achieving the ethos of our strategic plan – BACT On BACT has also undertaken a review and update of its the move, our plan to be Excellent on and off the court, Constitution that was approved by the Membership Engaged with our stakeholders and the wider ACT at the Annual General Meeting in early 2016. BACT’s community, and Accessible for all. Constitution now adheres to the principles of best

18 New South Wales Kim Murphy – Acting CEO

he 2015–16 season has been Special congratulations to the NSW Ivor Burge Women and NSW Junior Wheelchair Basketball Team who one of great growth and both brought back gold at their respective national T success for Basketball NSW championships. both on and off the court. Basketball NSW was proud to have three athletes in Cassidy McLean, Lara McSpadden and Jasmine In the 15/16 season our Molten Waratah Junior Simmons help the Australian Under 17 Girls team take Leagues has reached new heights! Across 6 junior out gold at the world championships! Special mention leagues, there were over 500 representative teams to the head coach, New South Wales very own playing from our 89 associations. Shannon Seebohm.

We had 32 associations enter 89 teams across 7 We would also like to congratulate Lachlan Dent, Kyle divisions in our Molten Waratah Senior Leagues. Our Zunic and Dragan Elkaz who were selected in the Boys finals weekend hosted by Gosford City Basketball Australian under 17’s Team. Association was a resounding success. Those who could not see Bankstown Men and Newcastle Women The 15/16 season was again another successful year take out the Championship Division respectively for our officials. With 17 officials receiving medals at enjoyed all the action watching via the live stream! Junior National Championships, 2 officials refereeing in the NBL Grand Final series, 5 officials receiving international appointments from FIBA, 2 officials receiving IWBF appointments and finally Matthew Wells being appointed to officiate the gold medal men’s game at the Rio Paralympics capped off what has been a great year.

THE BNSW CAMPUS In 2015, Basketball NSW was excited to open the OFFERS ATHLETES BNSW Campus. Headed up by its Director of Coaching Peter Lonergan. The BNSW Campus offers athletes HIGH PERFORMANCE high performance training while also receiving a Diploma in Sports Management. What started with 10 TRAINING WHILE ALSO student athletes has now quickly grown to over 30 in a RECEIVING A DIPLOMA IN short amount of time.

SPORTS MANAGEMENT. Basketball NSW is proud to have 89 associations WHAT STARTED WITH 10 across the state. Working with these associations on growing our game through programs such as Aussie STUDENT ATHLETES HAS Hoops or supporting the growth of their domestic competitions with the hope of entering teams into NOW QUICKLY GROWN the Molten Waratah Leagues. We have a diverse and TO OVER 30 IN A SHORT committed basketball family in NSW. AMOUNT OF TIME.

19 Northern Territory Anne Coleman – Chair

asketball Northern Territory travelled from the Philippines. As well as a game against the , “Rain and Shine” had a has had a very successful game against a representative team from FAANT one year with some major of our affiliate associations attached to the Filipino B and Australian Association of the NT. changes including a new Board Chair and staff.

Both full time positions (Executive Officer and the High Performance and Development Manager) changed early in the New Year. The changes created a renewed focus on good stakeholder engagement, maintenance THE SELECTION OF ABBY of good relationships with the Associations and re- establishment of high performance pathways and CUBILLO… THE FIRST TIME A programs. NORTHERN TERRITORY FEMALE Much of the work undertaken in the latter part of the JUNIOR ATHLETE HAS BEEN year was to complete outstanding commitments and ensure the basics were in place such as appropriate SELECTED TO REPRESENT polices and frameworks. AUSTRALIA AT A WORLD

Highlights of the year include: CHAMPIONSHIPS • that most affiliates have noted an increase in interest in the sport resulting in increasing participation. • the selection of for the Australian Under 17 team. The first time a Northern Territory The teams travelled extensively throughout the female junior athlete has been selected to represent Darwin area visiting several primary schools in the Australia at a World Championships. Darwin area, including a Special Education Centre. Aussie Hoops centres provided the half time • implementing an extensive senior remote entertainment at the events. development programme in partnership with the Northern Territory Department of Sport and • Work commenced on a review into Governance and Recreation with Basketball NT representatives Management of Basketball in the Northern Territory visiting over 25 remote communities, culminating focussing on the future growth and development of in Northern and Southern Tournaments, held in the sport throughout the NT. Mr Michael Haynes was Batchelor and Alice Springs respectively. This engaged as the consultant to lead the process, which programme involved coaching and referee training ultimately could mean the removal of all Associations for community members and staff, and the in the governance structure. The three separate commencement of basketball competitions in many elements of the review include: communities. 1. develop a Business Case for Change; • the International Basketball Invitational event held in 2. develop (and have accepted) a new governance and Darwin in September 2015. The Adelaide 36ers were management structure; and the key NBL team with the joining them. The third team, “Rain and Shine”, 3. implementation of the preferred structure.

20 Queensland Graham Burns – CEO

he 2015-16 Financial year was in the proportion of female participants when compared to 2014; however, there is a positive sign with 35.7% a very good year for Basketball of Aussie Hoops being girls which is an increase when T Queensland with success compared to 2014. across all of our major indices. 3. NATIONAL SUCCESS 1. MARKETING Our Under 16 State Teams performed exceptionally well with the South Queensland Girls and the North BQ built on the success of our digital advertising Queensland Boys winning Gold Medals at the 2015 campaign launched in January 2015. This incorporates Australian Junior Championship (AJC). In addition, the AdWords, Remarketing and Facebook advertising. Under 16 South Queensland Boys won the Bronze Digital marketing enables us to monitor the success Medal. This is the first time Queensland teams have of the campaigns and adapt quickly to trends we see won both the Boys and Girls championships at the through our regular analysis of results. After some same tournament and is testament to the focus tweaking we are averaging 750 responding to the ads and dedication of the staff working in the State with approximately 60% of these clicking through to Performance Programs. In addition, the Queensland search for both junior and senior competitions. Under 18 South Boys and Girls won Silver medals at the 2016 AJC and the Queensland Women’s team won We have also continued to grow engagement with the Bronze medal at the 2016 Under 20 AJC. our stakeholders through the Basketball Queensland App, which grew to 6,059 downloads by July 2016 and While the 2015 Under 16 Australian Junior our social media platforms which grew by 51% when Championship was being conducted ten (10) compared to 2014–15. Queensland Under 15 and 17 Emerging Teams were competing in tournaments in California, USA. This is 2. PARTICIPATION GROWTH our first foray into sending teams to the US and we chose to send a very large contingent of teams, but we The total number of registered participants for the year believe that this is a very worthwhile exercise as the ended December 2015 (which is the timeframe used to US teams play aggressively under different rules from measure participation) was 34,259 which is an increase those used in Australia challenging our players to rise of 3,645 (12%) when compared to 2014. This figure to the occasion. includes players, coaches, referees and Aussie Hoops participants. Three Queensland boys and one girl were awarded Centre of Excellence Scholarships and six Queensland The number of Aussie Hoops Centres expanded to 28 athletes were selected in Australian Junior Teams. with 3,472 participants. This represents growth of 978 (39%) when compared to 2014. Registered coaches and referees also grew with an increase of 881 (36%) THE NUMBER OF AUSSIE HOOPS CENTRES EXPANDED to 3,329. 30.5% of our TO 28 WITH 3,472 PARTICIPANTS. THIS REPRESENTS registered participants are female. There has GROWTH OF 978 (39%) WHEN COMPARED TO 2014. been a slight decline

21 South Australia Mark Hubbard – CEO

ADELAIDE LIGHTNING HIGH PERFORMANCE

It was a whirlwind 18 months since January 2015 that A significant achievement in 2015 was the formation of a resulted in reporting to members in last year’s Annual high performance partnership with the University of South Report that Basketball SA would take on management Australia. The partnership provides the opportunity for of the for the 2015-16 season. elite athletes to be provided with program, equipment and Whilst there was a significant amount of work; and support services giving them the best chance of reaching resource commitments, we couldn’t be more proud of their potential. The partnership provides an excellent the season by the team and the pleasing transition dedicated facility at Magill; state of the art gymnasium; of the Lightning to the management of Adelaide pool; and access to support services provided by the Basketball (the management group of the Adelaide UniSA Health Science staff and students. Additionally, a 36ers) from the 2016-17 season. PhD student is being supported by BSA and UniSA.

FACILITIES GOVERNANCE REVIEW

Basketball SA recognises that infrastructure for our Basketball SA has worked with the Office for Recreation sport is a leading priority for members, and essentially and Sport on governance; and is currently working for the longevity of Basketball. For this report, we shall through a governance review with members to consider summarize the key projects for the state: its membership structure; board structure; and program/ service delivery options. • Basketball SA’s Updated Facilities Report completed and published outlining priority projects for SA in next five years. COMPETITION REVIEWS • Campbelltown Recreation Centre opened (5-courts) Basketball SA has undergone reviews of Premier League • Copper Coast Sport and Leisure Centre being built in with key modifications being a reduction in rounds from 21 to 2016-17 (4-courts) 18; a more compact season that better aligns with the NBL/ WNBL seasons and move to permit two imports/restricted • Mt Barker Indoor Facility proposed in 2017-18 players. The U18 Women and Youth League competitions are (4-courts) being reviewed with changes prompted for 2017. • Mitchell Park Sport and Community Centre master plan completed, $9.875m allocated by Council. MEMBER SUPPORT • StClair Recreation Centre (5-courts) – Build of a new stadium confirmed to commence July 2017 A restructure has occurred for the Development area with greater focus on delivering new member education, • Lightsview/Ross Smith Indoor Sports Centre (4-5 training and support services; and implementing a new courts) – Land allocated by State Government for a individual member registration process. new indoor facility with local Council

• Pasadena Sports Centre – Working to secure 3-court MEMBERSHIP facility through merger of Pasadena & Unley High Schools. Participation continues to grow with an estimated • Wayville Sports Centre - Basketball SA has identified 36,550 people playing basketball in South Australia; expansion of Wayville Sports Centre to 6-7 courts, and the formation of new junior domestic competitions discussions have started with the Royal Adelaide from our metropolitan district clubs, creating new Showgrounds. opportunities across Adelaide to play the game.

22 Tasmania Chris McCoy – CEO

The year 2015 saw some good consolidation of our new governance direction after some major changes in the previous year with the completion of our governance review, Constitution change, new strategic and independent Board and the development of our Strategic Plan 2014–18. RECORD JUNIOR Some of the highlights for 2015 were: REPRESENTATIVE • Participation numbers continue to rise (breakdowns NUMBERS (456) TRIALING in the Annual Report) as we break through the 10,000 member number for the first time with 10,357 FOR OUR FUTURE members which represents a 4.4% increase from the DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM previous year and a 30.7% increase from 5 years ago. AND STATE DEVELOPMENT • Increased service to our associations and affiliates (e.g. appointment of David Munns in the new position PROGRAM. to service the sport further). • Development of our athletes and progression of our teams at the Junior National Championship level with an overall improvement on the previous year and a terrific performance in the Under 20 Boys where we • Record numbers entering the State Junior recorded our highest ever finish – a silver medal. Championships with 120 teams competing across the • Seven representatives in National teams or squads age groups throughout August and September. – Brady Armstrong (U17 Australian squad), Rebecca • Record numbers entering the School Championships Abel (U17 Australian squad), Taylor Mole (U17 with 209 Primary School teams and 163 High School Australian team), Josh Cleary (Australian PWID team), teams entering the respective events. Tanner Krebs (U19 Australian team), Kyle Clark (U19 Australian team), Mark Radford (U19 Australian • Continued development of the State Senior League Assistant Coach). with a successful 2nd season that saw 9 x Men’s teams competing and 5 x Women’s teams competing. • Successful review and re-alignment in 2015 for progression through to the U14 National Club • Investment of 12 months into the development the Championships in 2016 with the teams coming out Kingborough Huon Basketball Association (which has of our Future Development Program (in line with the 10% of the state’s population) which we hope will governance changes and new strategic direction). become a flagship association for others to follow. • Record junior representative numbers (456) trialing • Investment of 12 months into progressing plans for our Future Development Program and State for a new 9 court stadium in Hobart with regular Development Program. 300 athletes were successful meetings and attendance as a major stakeholder in being selected for the programs that include a in the Southern Steering Committee along with weekly training session in their area and a series of Communities Sport and Recreation. state camps. • Very successful U16 National Championships with Ulverstone Basketball Association as the excellent event host association.

23 Victoria Nick Honey – CEO

t has been a momentous Sustained growth inevitably brings infrastructure challenges as experienced with a lack of courts within 12 months for Victorian pockets of Melbourne and Regional Victoria. This is a Basketball. critical issue and will require collaboration with other I sports in order satisfy the challenges of infrastructure Basketball at community level is stronger than it has funding and availability to satisfy basketball growth. ever been and that is not coincidental. It results from a clear vision and understanding of our target market and One of the most significant outcomes over the past a structure that ensures deliverables both meet the 12 months was the adoption of a new constitution by needs of our current participants and generates new the BV members. After a number of years of extensive interest in our sport. consultation, an updated constitution, along with a number of revised by-laws delegating authority to Our record growth is reflected in Basketball various commissions, was unanimously endorsed at Victoria’s Pathway Program numbers. We have seen the State Conference. unprecedented growth across our development programs. Registrations in our Aussie Hoops and Skill Over the past couple of years, a major focus for Fun and Play Programs have risen almost 40% on Basketball Victoria has been to ensure our properties previous year figures. are best placed to not only attract commercial consideration but also to compete with other options Inclusion programs, coach education and the development in this competitive environment. As a result, 2015/16 of technical officials was a major strategic focus and has resulted in record investment across a range of numbers across all of these programs rise significantly. Basketball Victoria categories.

We thank all of our partners for their commitment and investment and look forward to working with them to develop mutually beneficial outcomes in 2016/17 and beyond.

These results would not be possible without the WE HAVE SEEN continued development of the sport at grass roots level. It would like to acknowledge our 156 Member UNPRECEDENTED Associations and their team of tireless volunteers GROWTH ACROSS OUR who support our great game. I also offer my personal thanks and appreciation to the BV Board, in particular, DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. to our former president, Dan Kirtley who stepped down REGISTRATIONS IN OUR in 2016 after more than ten years as President. Dan presided over an era of extraordinary change and his AUSSIE HOOPS AND SKILL monumental contribution to Victorian basketball cannot FUN AND PLAY PROGRAMS be understated. HAVE RISEN ALMOST 2015/16 was a massive year for Basketball in Victoria however, we recognise where improvements and 40% ON PREVIOUS YEAR advancements can be made to ensure our sport is truly FIGURES. that of first choice for all Victorians. We look forward to the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

24 Western Australia Rob Clement – CEO

asketball in Western tournaments in Karratha, Onslow and other regions. The new Basketball WA 3x3 initiative, To The Hoop, was Australia has had a strong held in the metropolitan area with a pilot in Armadale. year of growth led by the Plans are underway for growth in 3x3 in 2017 with B Basketball WA engaging with Local Government appointment of a new CEO in the Authority’s and other key stakeholders. second half of 2015. The new management team has been COMPETITIONS

busy developing a new Strategic Basketball WA has seen significant growth in Plan, developing new programs, competitions, with the second year of the WABL Growth Plan, seeing over 300 junior representative teams. and continuing to deliver core Grading was successfully implemented with winning programs and services. margins reduced by 15%. Other key competitions such as state Championships also increased by 20% and attendance at SBL matches increased.

BASKETBALL WA HAS SEEN SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN COMPETITIONS, SEEING OVER 300 JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS TAKE TO THE COURT.

PARTICIPATION STRATEGIC PLAN

Since the introduction of the new Participation The Board and Management team have visited Managers role, Basketball WA has been extremely regional WA engaging with all 63 Associations active in the grass roots space. Aussie Hoops has and stakeholders to develop a new Strategic Plan. grown 116% with strong take up in the metro area Successful workshops were held in eight regional and continuing growth in regional WA. In addition to areas with multiple Associations, LGA’s and other key strong growth in Aussie Hoops, WA has been active stakeholders. The Strategic Plan will be finalised with a in Sporting Schools with basketball being a top three stronger emphasis on enabling affiliated Associations, sport in the first half of 2016. Associations have been engaging with the whole sport and fostering positive working overtime to accommodate the continuing rise relationships with the community. in popularity, with many Associations at capacity and utilising external venues. Over the year, Basketball WA appointed dedicated coach and official resources for the first time. This resulted in over 240 referees and over 370 coaches 3X3 accredited. Associations have also begun transitioning to the National Registration Database to ensure full In 2016 Basketball WA organised 3x3 tournaments, participation data is captured. for the first time, throughout WA. In conjunction with Healthway, Basketball WA delivered successful 3x3

25 Financial Management Report

fter two years of restructure and consolidation and on the back of increased sponsorships and carefully managed expenditure, A BA Limited returned its first operating profit in three years in 2015/16. BA also incorporated the operations and balance sheet of the South East Australian Basketball League resulting in an overall strengthening of net BA assets.

BA LIMITED HISTORICAL FINANCIALS

Financial Year 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 Financial Surplus/ $136,759 $191,164 $82,315 $522,094 -$195,228 -$761,349 $174,757 (Deficit)

Inbound Assets $791,265 – – – – – $256,243

Retained Earnings $928,024 $1,119,188 $1,201,503 $1,723,597 $1,528,369 $767,020 $1,198,020 at Year-End

Notes: • 2009/10 includes the inbound transfer of net assets from the previous Basketball Australia entity. • 2015/16 includes the inbound transfer of net assets from the amalgamation of the South East Australian Basketball League Inc. • Retained earnings at 30 June 2016 ($1,198,020) represents 10.4% of FY15/16 revenue, which remains below the ASC’s recommended level for reserves ($1m/20%). • Retained earnings at 30 June 2016 ($1,198,020) represents 70.1% of BA’s strategic reserving target of $1.71m (to be achieved by 2019/20).

$1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 Financial $200,000 Surplus/Deficit $- Inbound Assets -$200,000 -$400,000 -$600,000 -$800,000 -$1,000,000 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16

26 FINANCIAL RESULT COMPONENTS

$300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 ($50,000) ($100,000) ($150,000) ($200,000) Budget High Performance WNBL SEABL BA Operations

REVENUE BY SOURCE

2015/16 2014/15 Movement $k % of Total $k % of Total $k %

Grant Revenues (ASC) $5,910 51% $5,567 55% $342 6%

Grant Revenues (Other) $1,234 11% $1,112 11% $122 11%

Sponsorships $1,526 13% $954 9% $572 60%

State/Territory Membership $1,142 10% $1,125 11% $17 2% Fees

Leagues $1,208 11% $906 9% $302 33%

Merchandise Sales $351 3% $281 3% $70 25%

Other Income $133 1% $175 2% -$42 -24%

$11,505 100% $10,121 100% $1,384 14%

27 BALANCE SHEET

30 June 2016 30 June 2015 Movement $k $k $k

Assets

Current Assets (Cash, Receivables, Inventories, Prepayments) $5,083 $3,305 $1,778

Non-Current Assets (Physical & Intangible Assets) $100 $164 -$64

Total Assets $5,183 $3,469 $1,714

Liabilities

Current Liabilities (Payables, Staff Entitlements, Deferred $3,985 $2,702 $1,283 Income)

Non-Current Liabilities – – –

Total Liabilities $3,985 $2,702 $1,283

Equity

Amalgamation Reserves $256 – $256

Accumulated Funds $942 $767 $175

Total Equity $1,198 $767 $431

28 CASH

30 June 2016 30 June 2015 Movement $k $k $k

CBA Transactional Accounts $157 $606 -$449

CBA Transactional Accounts (NISU) $100 – $100

CBA Transactional Accounts (ASF) $0 – $0

CBA "Cash Maximiser" Account $450 $515 -$65

CBA Term Deposits $1,074 $74 $1,000

Petty Cash – $1 -$1

ING Direct Online Saver Account (SEABL) $101 – $101

Bendigo Bank Account (SEABL) $312 – $312

$2,194 $1,197 $997

Notes: • The National Integrity of Sport Unit (NISU) and Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) require distinct accounts for cash held on their behalf. • All SEABL banking has subsequently been closed and consolidated into CBA accounts.

29 Corporate Partners and Suppliers

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Basketball Australia Limited 291 George St, Wantirna VIC 3152

Phone : 03 9847 2333

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.basketball.net.au