2014 SKI & SNOWBOARD ANNUAL REPORT 2014 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES Australian Athletes

Emily Bamford Slalom, Lavinia Chrystal Slalom, Giant Slalom Dominic Demschar Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G Alpine Ross Peraudo Slalom, Giant Slalom Greta Small Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G, Downhill, Combined Phillip Bellingham Skiathlon, 15 km C, 50 km Mass Start F, Sprint Relay, Sprint Free Classical Esther Bottomley Skiathlon, 10 km C, 30 km Mass Start F, Sprint Free Cross Country Aimee Watson Skiathlon, 10 km C, 30 km Mass Start F Callum Watson Skiathlon, 15 km C, Sprint Relay, Sprint Free Classical

Dale Begg-Smith Moguls Britteny Cox Moguls Katya Crema Ski Cross Matt Graham Moguls Anton Grimus Ski Cross Sam Hall Moguls 41 Athletes Russell Henshaw Sami Kennedy-Sim Ski Cross Scott Kneller Ski Cross 3 Medals Aerials Freestyle David Morris Aerials Taylah Oneill Moguls 2 top 5 results Jenny Owens Ski Cross Nicole Parks Moguls Laura Peel Aerials 14 top 10 results Danielle Scott Aerials Anna Segal Slopestyle 26 top 16 finishes Amy Sheehan Halfpipe Brodie Summers Moguls Samantha Wells Aerials Davina Williams Halfpipe

Cameron Bolton Snowboard Cross Halfpipe, Slopestyle, Snowboard Cross Belle Brockhoff Snowboard Cross Kent Callister Halfpipe Holly Crawford Halfpipe Snowboard Snowboard Cross Scott James Halfpipe, Slopestyle Nathan Johnstone Halfpipe Stephanie Magiros Halfpipe Snowboard Cross Hannah Trigger Halfpipe 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRESIDENTS REPORT 4 CEO REPORT 6 ASC MESSAGE 8 AOC CHEF DE MISSION MESSAGE 10 DISCIPLINE AND SPORT REPORTS 12 SUZUKI NATIONAL SNOWSPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS 16 PARTICIPATION AND SPORT DEVELOPMENT 18 INTERSCHOOL SNOWSPORTS 20 SSATV 22 AUSTRALIAN SKI AND SNOWBOARD AWARDS 23 SSA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 24 SPONSORS 35

3 PRESIDENT DEAN GOSPER

To be included following the President’s address at the Annual General Meeting.

4 5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER MICHAEL KENNEDY

plan for moving from world class to world best. SSA partnered with the OWIA to develop a Winning Edge funding case. The Australia’s ski and snowboard athletes ensured that 2014 was Games. The level of resourcing afforded to SSA in contrast eventual funding decision didn’t match the expectations, which a year to remember. Highlighted by the Sochi 2014 Olympic to some of these major summer sports makes the athletes ultimately meant that not all enhancements could be activated. Winter Games, it was a year of fantastic results across all achievements in Sochi an even greater success. Winning Edge will have an immense impact at all levels of disciplines. the sport, particularly on athlete pathways. Significant system More people than ever watched the Games on TV and digital enhancements have been proposed in order to provide surety But of course, the pinnacle of the reporting year was Sochi – a platforms. Record worldwide Olympic Winter Games coverage for long term success. Winter Olympics that exceeded all our expectations. We went on television and on digital platforms saw a cumulative total of into the Games with more realistic medal hopes than any more than 88,000 hours with a potential audience of 4.1 billion New opportunities have been developed including the Pro other Games, and came away with three medals – silver to worldwide (FIS-ski.com). Having only secured the TV rights Athlete Model – an opportunity for the Winning Edge to co- Torah Bright in snowboard halfpipe; silver to David Morris in nine months before the Games, Network TEN did a stellar invest with successful professional athletes to individually aerials and bronze to Lydia Lassila in aerials. job to bring all the Sochi action into lounge rooms across fund activities. The accountability for the sport, together with Australia. With more than 550 hours in total including over 360 its partners, to invest AIS funding into programs and athletes Supporting these medallists was a host of outstanding hours of live and exclusive coverage across TEN and ONE, capable of medal performance at bench mark events (BME) athletes who achieved results that really showed how Australia they provided the most comprehensive free to air coverage of has never been greater. punches above its weight in winter sports. Two top-five results a Winter in history. The TV audience averaged and 16 top-10 results indicate the incredible depth and talent over 780,000 across the full 16 days of competition and Ski & Snowboard Australia’s annual awards night was in the ranks and gives the sport significant foundations to build peaked at over 1 million viewers on at least nine occasions. another great success, with athletes, coaches and programs on for PyeongChang 2018. The coverage ranked Australia as the number one free to air recognised for their excellence. Sochi 2014 silver medallists coverage at the Games (FIS-ski.com). Torah Bright and David Morris shared the award for 2014 The emergence of Greta Small in has brought Suzuki Snowsports Athlete of the Year. Retiring athletes, the sport back into the spotlight in Australia. At just 18 years of The Sochi Games were not without their challenges, however two-time Olympic medallist Dale Begg- Smith, three–time age, Small placed 15th in the Super Combined in Sochi - the all credit goes to the Organising Committee who did everything Olympian, ski cross athlete Jenny Owens, her teammate, best alpine skiing result for Australia at an Olympic Winter to put on a spectacular Games. The venues were world class. two-time Olympian Scott Kneller, and 2014 ski halfpipe Games since Jenny Owens’ ninth in the same event in Salt The images of the sun setting over the mountains at the Laura representative Davina Williams, were also recognised on the Lake City 2002. Cross Country Ski and Biathlon Centre made the world sit up night. and take notice of what a beautiful area the Games were in. Ski and snowboard athletes comprised the largest section of The infrastructure that was put in place for the Games made The 2014 domestic season was one for the books, incredible the Australian Team, with 41 athletes across four disciplines. the experience a smooth one for all involved. snow and amazing race day weather. The size of this team puts ski and snowboard on par with the nation’s major summer sports such as swimming, athletics SSA has continued to work with the ASC on the The Suzuki Snowsports Championship series represents and rowing who regularly send over 40 athletes to an Olympic implementation of Australia’s Winning Edge, the nation’s game the highest level of snowsport competition in Australia with 6 athletes competing across all four disciplines at each major Significant steps were taken throughout 2014 to grow 1. Talent pool – How to increase the number of resort. Over 1500 competitors took part in 2014 across 16 registrations in the Snowracer program, which aims to engage competitors in Snowsports? competition days in August. Further details are available with and provide benefit to, the large and active community of 2. Revenue Diversification – How to increase our later in this report however it is important to acknowledge recreational competitors. More events and resorts have been revenue sources? the tremendous support from Suzuki as major sponsor encouraging their participants to sign up to Snowracer due to 3. Clarify Roles – How to clarify the roles of SSA and of the winter series together with the resort partners and the free insurance benefits that are provided. With the Victorian its major stakeholders? event organising committees who deliver these top class and NSW Interschools now requiring participants to register 4. Relevance – How to increase relevance of competitions. as a condition of entry, the number of Snowracer participants Snowsports in Australia? is now over 12,500 and growing. We are looking forward to 5. Pathway Capacity – How to increase the capacity of From a development perspective SSA understands that more participants, clubs, events and resorts coming on board our pathway? in order to be successful, we need to work effectively with in the future as we implement more benefits and value add program partners at all levels of the pathway from grass opportunities for all Snowracers. The strategic plan sets lofty but achievable goals for the roots (resorts/interschools) through to elite high performance organisation and I look forward to seeing us take steps to (Sporting Institutes). Significant effort continues to be invested SSA continues to innovate, with some exciting opportunities achieve these goals. into pathway development initiatives aimed at achieving better going forward. SSA is one of 30 selected sports involved in pathway performance including: the new ASC Sporting Schools Program. Replacing the Active I would like to thank everyone for another successful year of After Schools Program, Sporting Schools provides a platform snowsport in Australia. The tireless efforts of the SSA team • Pathway Program Recognition Scheme for NSO’s to deliver specially developed programs into Primary are truly appreciated and I thank them for their dedication and • Entry level Ski & Snowboard Coaching programs schools across Australia. SSA is developing a ski & snowboard enthusiasm. To the Discipline Committee Chairs, the volunteers • SSA Futures Programs module, capable of being delivered in schools under the and the SSA Directors, I thank you for your time and leadership Snowracer banner. It will incorporate a specially designed as we continue to move the organisation into the future. SSATV continues to develop as a valuable asset of the curriculum including activities, exercises and education with a organisation, seeing significant increases in its views and view to increasing participation and providing a seamless link I would also like to extend a huge thanks to our major partner engagements throughout its second year of operation. In the to a first time on snow experience and ultimately interschool Suzuki who has supported our sport at the highest level since lead up to the Sochi Games, exclusive footage was captured competition. 2009. During this period we have worked closely together to with the athletes and coaches that became invaluable for develop a fantastic partnership/sponsorship offering and we Olympic promotion and was widely used by the Australian With a new four-year strategic plan due to be released look forward to exploring new opportunities going forward. Olympic Committee, Network TEN as well as TV commercials. shortly, 2015 is set to be another big year for SSA from an I wish everyone a great year and look forward to seeing the Footage from the 2014 domestic season was distributed organisational perspective. The plan aims to provide SSA with success of our sport continue to grow. to newsrooms and made available online. Highlights were the framework to achieve its overall purpose – “To support featured on Wide World of Sports, FIS Newsletter and the snowsport athletes and develop champions”. In order to do Michael Kennedy Suzuki ‘Way of Life’ mini-site among others. this, we have identified five critical issues to address going Chief Executive Officer forward: Ski & Snowboard Australia 7 A MESSAGE FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSIONN

It has been another significant year for the Australian Sports and we are leading the way with a lean and agile operatinging Commission and the sports network as we continue to work model, a new AIS brand, and continued focus on philanthropyopy together to pursue victory on the world stage and inspire all through the Australian Sports Foundation. Australians to experience the joy of sport. Grassroots participation remains a key priority, with the Despite a challenging economic environment, in 2013–14 Australian Government’s announcement of the Sporting the Australian Government invested almost $120 million in Schools program a significant endorsementnt ofof communitycommunity our national sporting organisations. In high performance, sport. The $100 million program will commencence in 2015 — Australia’s Winning Edge continues to evolve as we target reaching more than 850,000 children — and will enable en sports sports with potential to deliver international success and invest to boost their participation numbers. more in our most promising athletes. Australian sport is on a transformative journey. Few periods Some highlights in 2013–14 have included: have been filled with so much activity or so much promise, and I appreciate your hard work and support over the past year. By • Campaign Rio — a partnership between the AIS, joining us on this journey you continue to prove your capacity Australian Olympic Committee and Australian Paralympic to succeed in this ever-changing sportingorting landscape. Committee to prepare athletes for the Rio Olympic Games. John Wylie AM • AIS Centre for Performance Coaching and Leadership Chair the Centre continues to develop Australia’s coaches and Australian Sports Commission high performance leaders, with a Podium Coach program launched.

• AIS Sports Draft — a fast-tracked development program for talented athletes who are interested in transferring to Olympic or Commonwealth Games sports.

Our work with sports to reform governance structures and develop their strategic and commercial capabilities also continues. The ASC is determined to create better businesses 8

A MESSAGE FROM THE 2014 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC WINTER TEAM CHEF DE MISSION

Did we fail – no - three medals and a host of top five, eight and 16 results is still a remarkable achievement for a developing winter sport country. Firstly, I must congratulate our hosts, Russia, for staging a the fine tradition of being a member of an Australian Olympic remarkable Olympic Games. Team. Did we aim too high, - NO. If you don’t strive you won’t achieve. Low targets are easy to get, but won’t create a They invested a great deal in Sochi and they delivered in We won three medals, Torah Bright, silver in women’s culture of high performance. every area our Team touched. snowboard halfpipe, Lydia Lassila, bronze in women’s aerials, and David Morris, silver in men’s aerials. We had 43 first-time Olympians out of a Team of 60 athletes. The venues were exceptional, the transport system worked Over 70% of the Team were rookies. Many will be back, perfectly, the Villages in the Mountain and Coastal clusters Three medals equals our best ever performance at a Winter better for the experience. were first class. Games matching the three we won in in 2010. Of course, the colour combination was different, two gold We compete in extreme events. Luck plays its part. Often The volunteers were a standout - young, polite and always and a silver in Vancouver, compared to two silver and a that didn’t go our way as it has in the past – just look at the friendly. They were a credit to their country. bronze here. men’s snowboard cross.

From a Team point of view, I want to applaud our athletes Medals are hard to win. Gold medals even harder. Torah was The critics will question if some of the first timers and the officials for the way they conducted themselves, and just a fraction away, a quarter of one point, from another deserved to be there. Besides providing a shining light for becoming a team that every Australian should be proud gold. to each of their own sports, athletes need the exposure of. to Olympic conditions and then they come back in four Going into these Games we were five gold from a total of years time, or in eight years time, and they are hardened Sixty athletes from over 10 different sports operated as one. nine medals. That is a strike rate that was the envy of nearly professionals, able to handle the pressure and able to win. From where I lived, with the athletes in the mountain village, every other nation. I witnessed a committed, supportive and harmonious Team. Lydia Lassila is a classic example. She was really a rookie After these Games our record is five gold from 12 medals, in Salt Lake in 2002, she blew out her knee in Torino in 2006 People from the same sport mixed with each other, and still almost 50% gold and still, in my opinion, a very and came out and won the gold in Vancouver. That was a mixed across disciplines, sharing the dining table, sitting impressive strike rate. 10-year campaign to get to the top. around playing cards, watching TV. The athletes’ lounge was always a great place to walk into any time of the day. We came to Sochi hoping to finish in the top 15 nations on We don’t shy away from that goal of a top 15 finish. We are a the medal tally, it was always a stretched target. We finished country that strives for success, we want to keep improving When they finished their sport, they went and watched and equal 21st on the overall medal tally. and the signs are really good for PyeongChang in 2018. cheered others. It is without doubt, a highlight for me the way the Team gelled and presented themselves, respecting Injuries to key athletes didn’t help. Anna Segal, a world 10 champion in 2011, went in hampered by problems in both Let’s look at the resultss here:here: knees. She did a remarkable job to finish in fourth place. • Three medals In the same event, Russ Henshaw, a regular on the • Two top five results –– aa fourthfourth byby AnnaAnna SSegalegal andand aa fififthftf h podium at big events, competed without either ACL, but still by 19-year-old Britt CoxCox managed to finish eighth in what is a gruelling event even for • Fifteen top 10 results,ts, well up from eighteight in Vancouver,Vancouvev r, someone who is 100% fit. even allowing for thehe fourfour achieved in new sports ono the program. Many of thesehese were by teenagersteenagers and firstfirsst I want to congratulate the aerial athletes. Two medals won timers. We had 27 toptop 16 finishes in SSochiochi -- nono mammattertter from a Team of just five athletes, combined with two other how you work it, thatat isis a record.record. InIn VancouverVancouver wee hadhad top 10 places was a great result. 15.

Lydia Lassila’s future may be uncertain but Danielle Scott, We have the nucleus of a successfulsuccessful Team forfor Korea in fourfour Laura Peel and Samantha Wells are certainly ready to fill years time. Lydia’s very large shoes, with others back at home highly motivated. Ian Chesterman Chef de Mission David Morris was superb. 2014 Australian Olympicic Winter Team

Dave carried the flag in the Closing Ceremony and that honour could not have gone to a better team player than him.

Torah Bright must also be congratulated for yet another enormous contribution in three events at her third Olympics.

I also want to pay tribute to our Flagbearer Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin who provided great leadership throughout the period of the Games.

Why am I so optimistic about 2018?

1111 DISCIPLINE AND SPORT REPORT FREESTYLE Olympic gold and silver medallist, Dale Begg-Smith, in his third and final Olympics struggled with the difficult soft snow conditions and finished in 25th place. AERIAL SKIING 2014 Olympic Winter Games Results Australia reaffirmed itself as a leading aerial skiing nation, with 2014 Olympic Winter Games Results • Britt Cox 5th Lydia Lassila and David Morris creating the first multi medal • David Morris 2nd • Matt Graham 7th outcome from a single discipline for Australia at the 2014 • Lydia Lassila 3rd • Brodie Summers 13th Olympic Winter Games (OWG). • Laura Peel 7th • Nicole Parks 15th • Danielle Scott 9th • Taylah O’Neill 16th 2010 Olympic Champion Lydia Lassila came very close to • Samantha Wells 18th • Sam Hall 24th defending her gold medal, winning bronze in the women’s • Dale Begg-Smith 25th medal round. Lassila created history by becoming the first woman to execute a quad twisting triple somersault in MOGUL SKIING competition, further adding to her reputation as one of the SKI SLOPESTYLE greatest aerial skiers of all time. The future for Australian mogul skiing looks very promising following the performances of nineteen-year-old athletes Making its Olympic debut at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Not only did Morris add to Lassila’s bronze, he etched his Britteny Cox and Matthew Graham in Sochi. Games, slopestyle skiing delivered all the drama and name in the record books as the first Australian male to win an excitement that was promised with its introduction. Olympic aerial skiing medal. Morris claimed the silver medal in In her second Olympic campaign, Cox progressed all the way an excellent performance where he was able to perform at a through to the six-woman final medal round. Cox finished in fifth Australia had two athletes competing; Anna Segal and Russ personal best level when it counted most. place, the best ever placing by an Australian female mogul skier Henshaw, both of whom had battled through injury just to make at an Olympic Winter Games. it to the starting gate. Laura Peel and Danielle Scott both showed their great potential for the future, jumping well in their first Olympic Winter Games Graham also had a tremendous performance at his first Segal put in an incredible performance, but just missed out on to finish inside the top-ten. Olympics, to finish in seventh. The result could easily have been the podium, coming an agonisingly-close fourth. The 27-year-old better for Graham, after he narrowly missed out on advancing to was in the bronze medal position after her first run and stayed Samantha Wells was very unlucky not to be one of the top six the six-man medal round by .01, the smallest margin possible. there until the very last skier of the day moved her down to females to advance to the final in the first round of qualifying, fourth place. missing out by one place. The final member of the aerial skiing Also making finals in their first ever Olympic campaign were program, Renee McElduff, had a season’s best finish of eighth Brodie Summers (13th), Nicole Parks (15th) and NSWIS athlete The men’s event showcased amazing box, rails and jumping place at Val St.Come, Canada and was a reserve for the team Taylah O’Neill (17th). Sam Hall missed out on skills, with athletes requiring triple and double corks to be in to compete in Sochi. making the top-20 finals cut-off in 24th place. contention for the podium. Henshaw put down a solid run but 12 DISCIPLINE AND SPORT REPORT SNOWBOARD Also competing in the women’s event was three-time Olympian Holly Crawford (26th), Stephanie Magiros (18th) and Hannah Trigger (20th). had trouble landing his final triple cork and had to settle for Belle Brockhoff achieved the highest placing of the Australian eighth place. athletes in eighth place. The NSWIS athlete was on track to In the men’s event, 18-year-old Kent Callister showed his advance to the medal final, before contact with one of her potential by reaching the final and finishing ninth in a star- 2014 Olympic Winter Games Results competitors put a stop to her advancing. studded field in his first ever Olympic Winter Games. • Anna Segal 4th • Russ Henshaw 8th Torah Bright, who competed in three events in Sochi, finished in Nathan Johnstone was very unlucky not to advance to the 12- 18th place. man final, finishing in 13th place. VIS athlete Scott James was one of a few select athletes who competed in both Slopestyle SNOWBOARD CROSS 2014 Olympic Winter Games Results and Halfpipe at the Sochi Games. In the slopestyle event, • Belle Brockhoff 8th James placed 16th, and was 21st in the Halfpipe. The Australian snowboard cross athletes headed into the 2014 • Cameron Bolton 11th OWG with high hopes, but left disappointed in the difficult • Alex Pullin 13th 2014 Olympic Winter Games Results conditions. • Jarryd Hughes 17th • Torah Bright 2nd • Torah Bright 18th • Kent Callister 9th In the men’s event, Alex Pullin breezed through the first round of • Nathan Johnstone 13th the event looking very strong. Unfortunately in the quarter-finals, • Stephanie Magiros 18th Pullin was in a position to overtake on a corner of the course, SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE • Hannah Trigger 20th but caught an edge on the soft snow washing off much of his • Scott James 21st speed. Pullin was unable to make up the gap on the rest of the The highlight of the snowboard halfpipe event in Sochi was Torah • Holly Crawford 26th course, and finished in 13th place overall. Bright winning Australia’s first medal of the Games with a silver medal performance in the women’s event. The silver medal result NSWIS athlete Jarryd Hughes came into the event ranked elevates Bright to Australia’s most successful female Winter SNOWBOARD SLOPESTYLE second in the world, but also had trouble in the quarter-final Olympian, when added to her gold medal win at the Vancouver round after being knocked off balance in a racing incident by OWG in 2010. Two riders competed in the first Snowboard slopestyle event to one of his competitors to finish in 17th. be held at the Olympics, and Torah Bright. Both The NSWIS athlete’s medal performance in Sochi is even riders competed in multiple sports at Sochi which was also Cameron Bolton had a strong performance to advance through more impressive, considering she chose to participate in unprecedented in at the Olympics. to the semi-final round. Bolton was also taken out in racing three snowboard disciplines. Bright also placed seventh in the incidents in both the semi and consolation finals, finishing with slopestyle event. Torah finished in 7th place and Scotty James 16th. a strong Olympic debut performance in 11th place. 13 DISCIPLINE AND SPORT REPORT CROSS COUNTRY

support form the whole ski community raising funds to cover Callum’s expenses, and his recovery from September through to November has been nothing short of miraculous. There were four main components to the SSA Cross Casey Wright, Anna Trnka and Xanthea Dewez (Juniors), Country Skiing 2013-2014 International Program; the 2014 and Phillip Bellingham, Nick Montgomery, Jackson Bursill The SSA XC Committee and sub-committees appointed in Olympic Winter Games, the 2013-2014 World Cup circuit, and Nick Montgomery (U23s) competed at the 2014 World late 2013 found their feet in 2014 and generated a massive the 2014 World Junior/U23 Championship and the 2013 Junior/U23 Championships in Val di Fiemme, supported boost in committee output particularly in the areas of media World University Winter Games. All up the program involved by Nick Grimmer, Lescinska Grimmer, Finn Marsland, & marketing, fundraising, athlete pathway development, 13 National Team athletes, five coaches and additional Brian Keeble and Ronice Goebel. The highlight was Phillip coaching education and strategic planning. Some of these waxing support at various events. Bellingham qualifying for the Sprint finals in 16th place, efforts are already bearing fruit (such as the $50,000+ ending up 26th after being tripped up in the quarterfinals. raised by the XC Towards 2018 Fundraising Project over Callum Watson, Esther Bottomley, Phillip Bellingham and The best junior result was 48th place by Casey Wright in the the last two years), while other longer-time projects will Aimee Watson represented Australia at the Sochi 2014 Freestyle Sprint become more and more evident in the coming years. Winter Olympics. Coaching support was provided by August Teague and Finn Marsland, with waxing support from the A team of seven athletes competed at the 2013 World 2014 Olympic Winter Games Results Canadian Team. The best individual results were Callum Universiade Winter Games in Val di Fiemme, supported by • Phillip Bellingham 55th Watson’s 59th in the Skiathlon, Phillip Bellingham and Ewan Watson, Finn Marsland and August Teague. The best • Esther Bottomley 56th Esther Bottomley’s 55th and 56th in the Freestyle Sprint, result was 23rd place by Phillip Bellingham in the 30km • Aimee Watson 54th and it was an amazing effort for Aimee Watson to complete Classic. • Callum Watson 59th the 30km Freestyle in 54th place after breaking a toe days before departing for Sochi. Callum and Phillip teamed up to The Falls Creek National Training Centre was once again take 21st place in the Team Sprint the main base for the Australian domestic winter. Tom Smith from the USA took on the NTC Coach position alongside Five athletes (the four Winter Olympians plus Paul Kovacs) Head Coach Finn Marsland. Phillip Bellingham, Esther competed on World Cup, contesting a total of 16 races at Bottomley and new recruit Jessica Yeaton were the stand- nine locations. The best results were in Freestyle Sprint out athletes at the 2014 Australian Championships. A new events; Phillip Bellingham finishing 37th/66 in Poland and group of athletes are on the way through, with eight new 45th/79 in Toblach, and Esther Bottomley’s 63rd/74 in Davos juniors qualifying for the Australian Junior Team for the first and 48th/58 in Toblach. Coaching support on World Cup time. was provided by Finn Marsland, August Teague, the British Team, the Canadian Team, Bjorn Kristiansen, Geir Olson Unfortunately Callum Watson was seriously injured in a and Duane Butcher. freak racing accident, puncturing a lung and being air-lifted to Melbourne for subsequent surgery. There was fantastic 14 DISCIPLINE AND SPORT REPORT ALPINE

SKI CROSS

Australia sent a contingent of five athletes to represent ALPINE SKIING Australia in the sport of Ski Cross at the 2014 OWG.

The headline event of this past year was the 2014 Olympic to the athletes and gives great confidence in the program Australia’s best performed athlete was Katya Crema who Winter Games held in Sochi Russia. Australia was moving forward. achieved a creditable seventh place. The result was achieved represented by five qualified alpine athletes, this contingent on the back of a courageous and skilful passing manoeuvre is considerably larger than the previous two Olympic Winter The National Skills Assessment operated for the second in the quarter-finals which saw Crema advance to the next Games. Greta Small had the standout performance of the year as the emphasis on skill acquisition continues. Keeping round. Games finishing 15th in the apine combined. As a result in mind the variables and subjectivity of the assessment, Small scored World Cup points and subsequently finished the national average score in 2014 was better than that of In her final Olympic campaign, Jenny Owens finished in the year ranked 20th in the world in the discipline. This is the 2013 which is promising. Several athletes showed marked 12th place, and Sami Kennedy-Sim showed glimpses of her first time since 2009 that an Australian has scored World Cup improvement from one year to the next. The National Skills potential but did not advance beyond the round of 32 to finish points. Assessment continues to be an important tool in the future the day in 28th. development of our alpine athletes. Australians had good success on the local Australia New In the men’s event, Anton Grimus and Scott Kneller finished Zealand Cup in 2014 winning three of the six titles on offer. The National Alpine Committee continues its commitment to 23rd and 25th respectively. Kneller was fortunate to gain Luc Chevalier won the GS title while Greta Small won the producing world class athletes who are skiers. In conjunction medical clearance in time to compete due to sustaining a Overall, and Slalom titles. with the NSW and VIC State bodies, the physical testing fracturefracture to his back six weeks prior.prior. camps and ongoing physical training sessions are growing in For the fourth consecutive year, SSA and the National Alpine participation numbers which is important not only to increase 20142014 OlympicOlympic Winter GamesGames ResultsResults Committee operated alpine and ski cross programs based athletic competence but also to minimise injury. • KatyaKatya CremaCrema 7th7th out of Australia House in Leogang, . The base again • JennyJenny OwensOwens 12th12th played host to over 20 male and female athletes ranging from The 2014 domestic season was one for the books, incredible • ScottScott Kneller 23rd National Children’s Squad members targeting top children’s snow and amazing race day weather, we hope 2015 will bring • AntonAnton GrimusGrimus 24th24th FIS events, to National Alpine Ski Team members preparing more of the same. • SamiSami Kennedy-SimKennedy-Sim 28th28th for the Olympic Winter Games. SSA’s relationships continue to strengthen in the area as our ongoing presence in the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Results region sees growing confidence from program partners. • Greta Small SL 31, GS 41, DH 29, SC 15 Several athletes completed their fourth year in the children’s • Lavinia Chrystal SL 32, GS 40 program and have shown consistent improvements. Their • Emily Bamford GS 50 gains attest to the quality of coaching and facilities available • Ross Peraudo DNF 1515 2014 SUZUKI NATIONAL SNOWSPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS REPORT

from Sydney came in 5th in her first Snowboard Cross race since 2002. She competed in Sochi in the halfpipe event this year.

The 2014 Suzuki Nationals Snowsport Championship Series was snow surface which made for the best race conditions in many Great weather and snow conditions at Hotham Alpine Resort another outstanding success. years. made for a fast course, awesome for competitors and spectators.

Hundreds of dedicated full time professionals and volunteers National Champions and National Junior Champions were The successful event followed two days of the SSA Futures have invested thousands of hours into presenting this year’s crowned in both GS and SL over the four days. Lavinia Chrystal Talent Identification program for young athletes in snowboard series, boasting seven quality events across five skiing and dominated the series winning all four races and collecting both cross. More than 45 hopefuls attended to learn from Australia’s snowboarding disciplines at Australia’s top five resorts. the GS and SL National Crowns. The men’s side saw some top snowboard athletes. tighter competition with Ross Peraudo winning the GS crown and Ski Cross Championships Mike Rishworth winning the SL title. Australian Freestyle Mogul Championships Challenging weather conditions in the alpine resorts meant that Perisher was host to the Canon Australian Freestyle Mogul the Ski X event at Hotham Alpine Resort was postponed to one The four National Junior Titles were captured by just two athletes Championships contested on Toppa’s Dream, the FIS Mogul day of racing with two final runs held for each category. as Alec Scott and Kathryn Parker found themselves on top of the Course at Blue Cow. This is one of two moguls programs in the podium for both the GS and SL events. Suzuki National Snowsport Championships and attracted more In the men’s division, the dual champion spots were taken out than 50 competitors from Australia, from Canada. USA, Japan by Anton Grimus from Mt Buller and Jamie Prebble from Mt Hutt, Snowboard Cross Championships and Korea. New Zealand. Mt Hotham hosted two days of Snowboard Cross competition, with more than 60 competitors from ten countries competing, Rainy conditions on day one didn’t dampen the enthusiasm nor Leading females Sami Kennedy-Sim from Perisher and Ysabel including Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Estonia. Australian level of competition with Australia’s Winter Olympic Team member Cronin-Guss from Mt Buller took on the tough conditions to come Olympians Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin and Belle Brockhoff took out gold. Matt Graham taking out his 4th consecutive win at Perisher this out in front. year. He finished the two day program crowned with the Australia- Following them were fellow Aussies Cam Bolton and Matt New Zealand Cup. National Alpine Championships Thomas in the men’s race in 2nd and 3rd, with Japan’s Watanabe The Australian National and National Junior Championships Daisuke in 4th. On day one, our Australian athletes took out the top 3 spots with were held at Thredbo and Perisher with over 70 male and female Matt Graham in 1st, Rohan Chapman-Davies behind him and competitors from all over the world converging on the Snowy Fellow Japanese competitor Karen Iwadare from Tokyo placed Sam Hall in 3rd. All these athletes have Perisher as their home Mountains of NSW. 2nd in the women’s division and Cassandra Fortune, hailing from mountain and training base. Mollymook, NSW took out the bronze. Mollie Fernandez from Everyone on the hill was blessed with perfect conditions for Geelong, VIC came in 4th. In the women’s division, Japanese skier Satsuki Ito took out the all four days of competition. There were blue bird skies with top spot with Australia’s Nicole Parks from Perisher in 2nd and temperatures as low as -12 overnight, coupled with a rock solid Olympian and World Champion Halfpipe rider Holly Crawford Jung-Hwa Seo from Korea in 3rd. 16 It was a similar results on day two of competition with Matt The 30-year-old resident of Davos had been training and racing She was joined by teammate Jessica Haslau in 3rd. Graham in 1st, Sam Hall moving up to 2nd and Rohan in Australia for over a month, based at the National Team Training The Slalom event saw strong Giant Slalom performer Majerczyk Chapman-Davies in 3rd. Winter Olympian Sam Hall finished on a Centre at Falls Creek. finish 1st with Australia’s Haslau backing up her 3rd place GS big note in the final event of his moguls career after announcing performance to take 2nd in the overall Women’s Slalom. Elise his retirement from the sport. The runner-up in the women’s event was Barbara Jezersek from Chauvel from the USA was in 3rd. Slovenia, ahead of three-time Australian Winter Olympian Esther In the women’s event, the Japanese ladies took out the Cup Bottomley. Fourth and fifth place went to Lauren Fritz from the In the Men’s Slalom, Zampa from Slovakia again took the crown with Junko Hoshino in 1st and Ako Iwamoto in 2nd. Our Aussie USA and Jessica Yeaton from Perth. A veteran on the World Cup of gold ahead of US teammates Hig Roberts and Nolan Kasper. Winter Olympian Britt Cox from Falls Creek pulled off a strong circuit and five-time Winter Olympian, Shevchenko was the flag The first Australian to place on day two was Ross Peraudo in 11th performance to take the bronze whilst teammate Nicole Parks bearer for Ukraine at Sochi 2014. position. followed in 4th. ANC Alpine Championships ABOM Mogul Challenge Kangaroo Hoppet More than 70 athletes representing 10 countries took part with The 2014 Suzuki National Snowsport Championships culminated Australia’s international ski marathon the Kangaroo Hoppet was USA, Canada, NZ and many countries throughout Europe in the with the ABOM Mogul Challenge, the longest running FIS mogul held at Falls Creek in north-east Victoria. Sunshine and great field for the two events, Giant Slalom (GS) and Slalom. event in the world in its 26th year, was held at Mt Buller with more racing conditions greeted the 1000 plus competitors from 24 than 50 competitors taking part. nations entered in the three race distances of 42km, 21km, and The first day of racing started off with the Men’s GS, Australia’s 7km. Luc Chevalier from Thredbo finished third behind winner Adam Australian Winter Olympians Britt Cox, Nicole Parks and Matt Zampa from Slovakia and Hig Roberts from the USA in 2nd. Graham took to the stage in perfect conditions on the world-class The first man across the line in the 42km was Valerio Leccardi mogul course set up on Buller’s Summit run. from Switzerland, while the first woman was Valentina Winter Olympian Greta Small launched her campaign by winning Shevchenko from Ukraine. over Sabina Majerczyk from Poland. Small backed this up at her Graham took the gold against teammate, Rohan Chapman- home mountain, Hotham Alpine Resort, with a second win in the Davies from Perisher. Campbell Cooke came in 3rd. This is the The Kangaroo Hoppet is part of the Worldloppet series, which Slalom taking first place over Majerczyk again and teammate 5th win for Graham in the ABOM event and he now stands with features 20 races in 20 countries and has annual participation of Jessica Haslau from Mt Buller in 3rd. former Olympian Nick Cleaver who also won five ABOM titles in over 135,000 skiers. the nineties. The second day saw Zampa was once again in front with Mattias The men’s podium was filled by Australian locals Phillip Roenngren from Sweden in 2nd and Australia’s Ross Peraudo The women’s performances were also world class with Aussie Bellingham and Paul Kovacs, with Vahur Teppan from Estonia from Perisher placing 3rd. Olympians Nicole Parks and Britt Cox going head to head. Parks, and Thomas Smith from the USA rounding out the top five. This from Perisher, took out the ABOM title with Cox behind her and was Leccardi’s second Hoppet win, having won previously in In the Women’s GS events it was a fierce competition with top Madii Himbury in 3rd. This is the third win for Parks in the ABOM 2010. places juggling from the day before. Finishing off in 1st was New event, having won in 2009 and 2013. Zealand’s Piera Hudson followed by Aussie Greta Small in 2nd. 17 PARTICIPATION AND SPORT DEVELOPMENT REPORTS

Snowracer is Ski & Snowboard Australia’s participation SSA Futures engages our elite, national team athletes and During the 2014 snow season, the following SSA Futures registration program which aims to register every competitor programs across multiple disciplines to deliver a unique programs were held: and recrational participant in snowsport competitions at all program in which participants receive technical coaching, levels in order to emphasise and promote the benfits and mentoring and pathway direction from athletes that have Program Discipline Atheletes relevance of snowsport competition in Australia. successfully progressed through the pathway. SSA Futures has a vision to develop the opportunities and resources for Perisher Free Ski Sessions Ski Sopestyle 32 The principal method of registering participants is through athletes involved in the SSA athlete pathway and aims to: Hotham SX Sessions Ski Cross 11 the online portal at www.snowracer.com.au. However over Perisher Moguls Sessions Moguls 20 the past year more and more events and resorts have been • Bridge the gap between Interschools Snowsports encouraging their participants to sign up to Snowracer due participation and involvement in seasonal SSA Pathway Perisher Park & Pipe Sessions Snowboard HP & SS 36 to the free insurance benefits that are provided to those Programs Hotham SBX Festival Snowboard Cross 47 • Introduce developing athletes to high performance training registered. NSW XC Sessions Cross Country 25 environments and showcase ‘what it takes’ to become an A signficant step to meeting Snowracer’s registration goals elite athlete SSA Alpine Skills Assessment Alpine Skiing 30 was made via the Victorian and NSW Interschools and the • Increase knowledge of the athlete pathway and the various respective organisers requiring each participant to be signed opportunities, resources and programs available to up to Snowracer. Australian snowsport athletes • Establish a consistent and unified approach to SSA’s Long With these event organisers and resorts coming on board to Term Athlete Development model help promote the benefits of Snowracer, registrations continue • Engage National Team athletes and programs in sport to grow and are now at over 12,500. pathway initiatives • Encourage involvement in SSA domestic ski/snowboard We are looking forward to more participants, clubs, events and events resorts coming on board in the future as we implement more benefits and value add opportunities for all Snowracers. Since SSA Futures began in 2011, more than 30 programs have been conducted, attracting over 650 participants. 18 The SSA Athlete Pathway relies on a variety of different SSA Pathway Programs include: sport program providers to operate programs at the elite, underpinning, development and grass-root level. These Alpine Skiing include a mix of institute providers, resorts, clubs, schools and commercial operators. Perisher Winter Sports Club Perisher Winter Sports Club Thredbo Ski Racing Club Team Buller Riders SSA Pathway Program Recognition seeks to formally Falls Creek Race Club Team Hotham recognise and provide support to SSA Pathway Programs to deliver effective and resourced underpinning and development Team Hotham Mogul Skiing Academy programs. In 2014, SSA was focused on enhancing the Mt Buller Race Club Skiers Junction following:

• Knowledge sharing lead from high performance program Cross Country Skiing Snowboard operators (OWIA), managers and coaches Victorian Jnr Squad Perisher Winter Sports Club • Effectively utilise ASC club and coach development NSW Jnr Squad Transition Snowboarding resources • Coordinated performance camp activities to include Mt Buller Race Cub opportunities for pathway program coaches to shadow Hotham Snowboarders Inc experts • Retainment and development of pathway program coaches through creating additional program activity between seasons and supporting professional development • Establishing partnerships with facilities and athlete service providers • Providing clarity and endorsement of grass-roots, multi-discipline, commercial programs that operate internationally 19 2014 INTERSCHOOL SNOWSPORTS REPORTS

The Victorian Interschools is about encouraging school that all Interschools competitors have the best possible event NSW Interschools aims to encourage school students to aged children to participate with their school team mates experience. The Race and Events Dept as well as the Team participate in competitive snow sports and reach their goals in in an accessible, safe, well run event that is as affordable Buller Riders crew are to be congratulated for their work in the sport. as possible. Further to the school team objectives the preparing these sites. In some cases course preparation takes event provides the platform for students to gain confidence place over the course of a night with some course crews NSW Interschools Snowsports is operated on a not-for- competing in their preferred disciplines as well as nurturing beginning event preparation from 4am. profit basis, with any additional funds being directed by the hopefully a lifelong passion for snowsports. Committee Executive to junior athlete development programs A big thank you also goes to the Mt Buller Grooming team and and individuals across all of the Snowsports disciplines, The 2014 Subaru Victorian Interschools Snowsports Lift Operations team that prepared event sites and ran early through evidence-based application. This includes an Championships began on Sunday the 10th of August with the morning lift operations throughout the event week. extensive involvement in the Amelia McGuiness Australian Cross Country Classic and Relay events and continued on Snowsports Development Foundation (AMASDF). Monday the 25th through to Sunday the 31st of August. Seven Thank you also goes to our medal presenters and in particular consecutive days of sunny weather in the last week of August the heads of School Tim Rayner and John Abbott from Scotch In a new Interschools agreement with Perisher, the disciplines provided amazing competition conditions. College, Debbie Bennett Head of Sport from MLC, Tim of NSW Snowsports were given financial support through Hall the Principal of Mansfield Secondary College and our either individual athlete scholarships or to development One of the absolute highlights of the week was the Opening inspirational Olympians, Anton Grimus, Belle Brockhoff and programs. Ceremony with all Primary schools parading down the village Jess Gallagher. square stairs with the help of the YETI and Barry the Possum. The 2014 events attracted 10,902 competitor entries from 238 The Fireworks were met with a chorus of cheers from the NSW, 32 ACT and 15 QLD Schools. 2,930 Competitors took hundreds of Children and Adults gathered in the Village part in the Championships. square. Dancing and Conga lines with the YETI and Barry the Possum continued long after the Fireworks finished. The entry numbers makes Interschools Snowsports one of the single biggest sporting events in Australia at any level. Racing and mogul conditions were ideal all week with temperatures dropping each night. Course maintenance by the course crews on all event sites was outstanding. This ensured 20 The 2014 Interschoools events included:

• Subaru QLD Championships • Travelplan Ski Northern NSW Championships • Travelplan Ski Sydney Championships • Subaru ACT-Southern NSW Championships • Westpac NSW & ACT Cross County Championships • Subaru NSW State Championships • Subaru Australian Championships

This year Interschools joined with NSW Snowsports, NSWIS, SSA, OWI and the Perisher Resort, to invite approx. 20 young mogul skiing athletes, selected from the regional Interschools mogul skiing competitions, to attend an intensive training camp. Our thanks to all the supporters that make this annual camp a successful one, with specific thank you to Peter Topalovic.

A new Snowboard camp was also held in 2014, based on the mogul skiing camp model by inviting regional athletes to attend an intensive training camp. This was program was a success with the riders make great progression.

Our thanks go to the NSW Alpine for their significant efforts to reward and encourage young athletes via the NSW / ACT Awards of Excellence, in particular the work of the NSW Alpine Chairperson – Annette Pilat.

2121 SSATV REPORT

SSATV is Ski & Snowboard Australia’s in-house video Newsletter, the Suzuki ‘Way Of Life’fe’ mini-site production and visual media developers. and many others.

SSATV saw a significant increase in views and Statistics and Figures engagements during its second full year of operation. This was due in part to the increased level of production and YouTube: number of edits as well as residual interest off the back of • Views increase by 50% the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. • Total number of views 92220 • Subscribers increase by 70% To ensure SSATV was able to capture the most unique • Viewer retention over 75% footage, Producer Lucas Wilkinson was present in Colorado during the lead up to the 2014 Games allowing him time Facebook: and rare access to a number of our national teams, athletes • Likes up over 50% and coaches including the multi medal-winning Aerials • Engagement up over 65% team. Mainstream Media: Much of this unique footage captured by SSATV, as well as previously recorded event footage, interviews and some Wide World of Sports: behind the scenes material were used in a number of • 29th June 2014 additional productions including television commercials for • 13th July 2014 Swisse Vitamins and content for the Australian Olympic • 24th August 2014 Committee and Olympic Broadcast Partner Channel 10. • General viewership 200,000 - 300,00000,000

During the 2014 domestic season a large amount of SSATV Generation Snow (Network Ten): resources were put into servicing SSA’s sponsorship • 18th January 2014 (Channel Ten)n) with Suzuki and the National Snowsport Championships. • 25th January 2014 (Channel One)ne) SSATV travelled to each of the seven events in the National • General viewership 200,000 – 300,000300,000 Snowsport Championships and filmed highlight clips that were distributed to newsrooms and made available online. These highlights featured on Wide World of Sports, FIS 22 AUSTRALIAN SKI & SNOWBOARD AWARDS REPORT

• Snowsports School of the Year – The Scots College • Outstanding Achievement of the Year for Small Australia’sAustralia’s two silver medallists at the Sochi Olympic Winter winning bronze in Sochi, adding to her gold from Vancouver, was Schools – Manly Village Public School. GamesGames were named joint winners of the 2014 Suzuki recognised with the Outstanding Achievement Award. SnowsportsSnowsports Athlete of the Year award at Ski and Snowboard Retiring athletes, two-time Olympic medallist Dale Begg-Smith, Australia’sA annual awards night. Morris, an AIS scholarship holder, was in attendance to collect three–time Olympian, ski cross athlete Jenny Owens, her his award, while Bright had returned to her Utah base. teammate, two-time Olympian Scott Kneller, and 2014 ski half SnowboarderSnowbo Torah Bright and aerials skier David pipe representative, Davina Williams, were also recognised on MorrisMorris took the top award from a final group that “It is a privilege to receive the award that has been won by so the night. includedinclu Sochi bronze medallist, Lydia Lassila, World many well performed athletes in the past,” Morris said. CupCu halfpipe crystal globe winner Scotty James anda winner of the Lake Louise Snowboard Cross “Torah is a legend of winter sports, so to have my name next to WorldW Cup event, Jarryd Hughes. hers on the honour board is fantastic.

Moguls skier Britteny Cox, who was also in “It’s great to receive the recognition for doing my job. I managed the running for the Athlete of the Year Award to pull it off on the day, win the medal, and now this is another of after finishing fifth at the Sochi Games, was the rewards. named Junior Athlete of the Year for a fourth successive time. Cox shared the Junior Athlete “There are so many people who contributed to my success and of the Year award with her Olympic teammate, this award is also recognition for all the work and the contribution snowboarder, James. they have made over many years.”

In a pointer to the rising talent in winter sports, It is the first time that Morris has been named Snowsport Athlete all four finalists for the Junior Snowsport Athlete of the Year, while Bright also took the honour after winning of the Year - Cox, James, Hughes and alpine Olympic gold in Vancouver in 2010. sskier Greta Small – were in Sochi, with Cox and JJames already dual Olympians, having also Other award recipients named at the gala function in Melbourne ccompeted in Vancouver in 2010 as 15-year-olds. were:

VVeteran aerialist, Lydia Lassila, who became • Rising Star – Emily Arthur (snowboard) ttheh first woman to attempt a quadruple twisting • Coach of the Year - Cord Spero trtriplei somersault in competition on her way to • Development Coach – Jarrod Wouters 23 Ski & Snowboard Australia Limited Contents Financial Statements

31 October 2014

Directors' Report

Auditor's Independence Declaration

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

Statement of Financial Position

Statement of Changes in Equity

Statement of Cash Flows

Notes to the Financial Statements

Directors' Declaration

Auditor's Report

24 Ski & Snowboard Australia Limited Ski & Snowboard Australia Limited ACN 063 859 423 ACN 063 859 423 Directors' Report Directors' Report Your Directors present their report on Ski and Snowboard Australia Limited for the financial Information on Directors year ended 31 October 2014. Dean Gosper Qualifications Degree in Law and Bachelor of Economics. Directors Experience Served on the SSA Board since 1997. The names of the directors in office at any time during or since the end of the year are: President of SSA since 2004. Dean Gosper Member of International Ski Federation Council. Nicholas Kennedy Nicholas Kennedy Kim Clifford Qualifications Graduate Management Program UNSW. Suzie Warwick Experience Director SSA since 2009. Hugh Whan Skills based board member Tourism Snowy Mountains since 2009. Manuela Berchtold Board of Marketing Snow Australia since 2011. Richie Biggins Steve Cooper Kim Clifford Qualifications Associated Degree in Applied Science, JP NSW. Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the date of this report unless Experience 40 Years of experience in the Australian Tourism. otherwise stated. Ski Resort business. 1976 Olympian - Alpine Skiing. Principal activities Suzie Warwick The principal activities of the company during the year were the administration of the sports of skiing Qualifications BA Communications, Member of Women In Sport. and snowboarding in Australia. No significant changes in the nature of these activities occurred during Experience Board Member SSA since 2009. the financial year. Director, Wow Factor Productions – 10 years. CEO OvCa (Ovarian Cancer Australia) 2 years. The entity's short-term objectives are to: Media/Marketing Sport, SOCOG (Sydney Organising Committee Olympic - Ensure Australia remains a successful nation at World Cup, World Championships and Olympic Games. Games) – 2 years. - Increase participation and community interest in competitive Snow Sports at all levels. Account Director, Sports Marketing & Management/Javelin Communications – - Strengthen network of coaches, volunteers, technical officials and administrators who provide support of 5 years. competitive Snow Sports in Australia. - Generate financial resources and provide effective administration, and communication. Hugh Whan Qualifications Fellow of Recruitment Consulting Services Association. The entity's long-term objectives are to: Experience Director of SSA since 1997. - Create Snow Sports champions by providing clear and supported athlete pathways. Chairman 97-2003. Chair Audit Committee and Finance Committee of SSA. To achieve these objectives, the entity has adopted the following strategic priorities: SSA Remuneration Committee. - High Performance Manuela Berchtold - Sport Development & Participation Qualifications Advanced Diploma in Medial Massage. - People Development Cert 3 + 4 Fitness Instructor. - Business Development Experience Director of SSA since 2009. Olympian 2002 and 2006. Key Performance Measures Director and Founder of Future Olympian Scholarship Program since 2002. The company measures its own performance through the use of both qualitative and quantitative Owner and Founder of High Country Fitness. benchmarks. The benchmarks are used by the directors to assess the financial sustainability of the Campus Director for Aust Institute of Personal Trainers. company and whether the company's short term and long-term objectives are being achieved. SSA Athlete Commission representative. 25 Ski & Snowboard Australia Limited ACN 063 859 423 Directors' Report Richie Biggins Qualifications Advertising and Marketing. Experience 1988 Olympian - Alpine Skiing. More than 20 years in the Media and Advertising industry working in Radio, Digital and Mobile. Expertise in Commercial Sales and Sponsorship, change management, sales management and product management. Steve Cooper Qualifications Diploma Visual Arts Education. Experience Board Member of SSA since 2010. Board Member of NSW Snowsports since 2005. Chair of NSW Interschool's Snowsports since 2003. Chair of NSW Freestyle Snowsports since 2005. National SSA Freestyle Committee member since 2005. Currently employed as the Deputy Principal of Jindabyne Central School - NSW. Member of SSA Freestyle Committee. National Participation & Development involvement through position as Chair of NSW Interschool's Snowsports. Chair of Interschool's Australia.

Meeting of Directors During the financial year, 5 meetings of directors were held. Attendances by each director were as follows: Directors' Meetings Number eligible to attend Dean Gosper 55 Nicholas Kennedy 54 Kim Clifford 55 Suzie Warwick 54 Hugh Whan 55 Manuela Berchtold 55 Richie Biggins 55 Steve Cooper 53

Members guarantee: The entity is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 and is an entity limited by guarantee. If the entity is wound up, the constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $1 each towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the entity. At 31 October 2014, the total amount that members of the company are liable to contribute if the company is wound up is $365 (2013: $395) 26 Ski & Snowboard Australia Limited 8 ACN 063 859 423

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31 October 2014

Note 2014 2013 $ $

Revenue 2 2,777,175 2,659,369

SSA - Program Operation and Grants (1,504,363) (1,272,088) Employee benefits expenses 3 (533,189) (466,316) OWI - Program Operation (241,000) (241,000) NSWIS/VIS - Program Operation (215,000) (277,113) SSA - Other Discipline Expenses (154,682) (103,554) Depreciation and amortisation expenses 3 (11,430) (12,873) Other expenses 3 (140,991) (200,945)

Profit (Loss) before income tax (23,479) 85,480

Income tax expense 1 - -

Profit (Loss) for the year (23,479) 85,480

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of income tax - -

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year (23,479) 85,480

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 27 Ski & Snowboard Australia Limited 9 Ski & Snowboard Australia Limited 10 ACN 063 859 423 ACN 063 859 423

Statement of Financial Position Statement of Changes in Equity as at 31 October 2014 for the year ended 31 October 2014

Note 2014 2013 $ $ Current assets Retained Cash 5 846,301 640,451 Trade and other receivables 6 138,452 701,851 Earnings Total $$ Other current assets 7 41,799 77,403 Total current assets 1,026,552 1,419,705 Balance at 1 November 2012 327,173 327,173 Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 8 86,632 88,809 Total comprehensive income for the year 85,480 85,480 Total non-current assets 86,632 88,809 Balance at 31 October 2013 412,653 412,653

Total assets 1,113,184 1,508,514 Balance at 1 November 2013 412,653 412,653 Current liabilities Trade and other payables 9 674,120 1,061,327 Total comprehensive income for the year (23,479) (23,479) Provisions 10 29,149 19,867 389,174 389,174 Total current liabilities 703,269 1,081,194 Balance at 31 October 2014

Non-current liabilities Provisions 10 20,741 14,667 Total non-current liabilities 20,741 14,667

Total liabilities 724,010 1,095,861

Net assets 389,174 412,653

Equity Retained earnings 389,174 412,653

Total equity 389,174 412,653

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 28 Ski & Snowboard Australia Limited 11 Ski & Snowboard Australia Limited 12 ACN 063 859 423 ACN 063 859 423 Notes to the financial statements Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31 October 2014 for the year ended 31 October 2014 1 Statement of significant accounting policies

Basis of preparation Ski and Snowboard Australia Limited applies Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements as set out in AASB 1053: Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards and Note 2014 2013 AASB 2010-2: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from Reduced Disclosure Requirements. $ $ Cash flows from operating activities The financial statements are general purpose financial statements that have been prepared in accordance Receipts from operations 3,321,983 2,166,064 with Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements of the Australian Accounting Payments to suppliers and employees (3,115,206) (2,596,028) Interest received 18,592 22,800 Standards Board (AASB) and the Corporations Act 2001. The company is a not-for-profit entity for Finance costs (10,266) (9,074) financial reporting purposes under the Australian Accounting Standards. Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 215,103 (416,238) Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded would result in financial statements containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, events Cash flows from investing activities and conditions. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements Purchase of property, plant and equipment (9,253) (3,464) are presented below and have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated. Net cash used in investing activities (9,253) (3,464) Net change in cash and cash equivalents held 205,850 (419,702) The financial statements, except for the cash flow information, have been prepared on an accruals basis Cash at beginning of financial year 640,451 1,060,153 Cash at end of financial year 5 846,301 640,451 and are based on historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities. The amounts presented in the financial statements have been rounded to the nearest dollar.

Accounting policies

Revenue Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Grant Revenue Generally, grant revenue is recognised as income over the periods necessary to match them with related costs which they are intended to compensate, on a systematic basis. For any grants that have been received in the current year and related costs are likely to incur in the future accounting period, they are recognised as deferred income.

Interest Revenue is recognised when the company's right to receive payment is established.

Income Tax The Company is classified as a sports association and is therefore exempt from Income Tax under The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. Div 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. 29 Ski & Snowboard Australia Limited 13 Ski & Snowboard Australia Limited 14 ACN 063 859 423 ACN 063 859 423 Notes to the financial statements Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2014 for the year ended 31 October 2014

1 Statement of significant accounting policies 1 Statement of significant accounting policies Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash comprises cash on hand, deposits held at-call with banks and other short-term deposits. Provisions Provisions are recognised when the Company has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash includes cash on hand and in banks, and money events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can market investments readily convertible to cash within two working days, net of outstanding bank be reliably measured. overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are carried at the principal amount. Interest is charged as an expense as it accrues. Provisions are measured using the best estimate of amounts required to settle the obligation at the end of the reporting period. Property, Plant and Equipment Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value less, where applicable, any Impairment of assets accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. At each reporting date, the Company reviews the carrying values of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset's fair value less costs to sell appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow and value in use, is compared to the asset's carrying value. Any excess of the asset's carrying to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance value over its recoverable amount is expensed to the statement of profit or loss and other are charged to profit or loss during the financial period in which they are incurred. comprehensive income.

Depreciation Financial Instruments Depreciation is provided using the straight line method on all plant and equipment and buildings, and on a Initial recognition and measurement reducing balance basis for motor vehicles. Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. For financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are: the Company commits itself to either purchase or sell the asset.

Asset Class Depreciation Rate Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs where the instrument is not classified as at fair value through profit or loss. Transaction costs related to instruments classified Buildings 10% as at fair value through profit or loss are expensed to profit or loss immediately. Financial Office furniture and equipment 40 - 50% instruments are classified and measured as set out below. Motor Vehicles 23% Classification and subsequent measurement The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting Receivables period date. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the Receivables are financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. active market and are stated at amortised cost.

Financial liabilities Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These Non-derivative financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost. gains or losses are included in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. Goods and Services Tax (GST) Trade and Other Payables Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of Trade and other payables represent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances, the GST goods and services received by the Company during the reporting period, which remain unpaid. is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST. Employee Benefits Liabilities for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to reporting date, Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST which are expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amounts component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows. expected to be paid when the liability is settled, plus related on-costs. Comparative Figures Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at the present value of the When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to estimated future cash outflows to be made for those benefits. changes in presentation for the current financial year. 30 Ski & Snowboard Australia Limited 15 Ski & Snowboard Australia Limited 16 ACN 063 859 423 ACN 063 859 423 Notes to the financial statements Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2014 for the year ended 31 October 2014

1 Statement of significant accounting policies 2014 2013 $ $ Critical accounting estimates and judgments The Company evaluates estimates and judgments incorporated into the financial statements based on 2 Revenue historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and Government Grants 926,124 1,051,820 within the Company. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Programme Fees 962,056 838,002 Other Grants 344,463 234,116 The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting Corporate Sponsorship 136,750 129,500 estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that Subscriptions and Affiliation Fees 36,718 46,184 period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future Interest received 18,592 22,800 periods. Other Income 352,473 336,947 Total revenue 2,777,175 2,659,369 .H\HVWLPDWHV²,PSDLUPHQWRIQRQILQDQFLDODVVHWV The Company assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions and events specific to the Company that may be indicative of impairment triggers. Recoverable amounts of relevant assets 3 Expenses are reassessed using value-in-use calculations which incorporate various key assumptions. Employee benefits expense includes: Administration staff salary related costs 492,329 428,996 Contributions to employee superannuation funds 40,860 37,320 533,189 466,316

Depreciation and amortisation expense Office furniture and equipment 9,123 9,896 Motor Vehicles 2,307 2,977 Total depreciation and amortisation expense 11,430 12,873

Other expenses include: Finance costs paid 10,266 9,074

4 Key management personnel compensation

Total remuneration paid to key management and discipline coordination personnel of the Company. Included amounts drawn from administration staff salary related costs and discipline program staff costs 393,912 365,390

31 Ski & Snowboard Australia Limited 17 Ski & Snowboard Australia Limited ACN 063 859 423 ACN 063 859 423 Notes to the financial statements Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2014 for the year ended 31 October 2014 2014 2013 $ $ 2014 2013 5 Cash $ $

Cash at bank 846,301 640,451 (a) These amounts relate to land and buildings at Lilydale (Vic) purchased for a training facility. 846,301 640,451 Title is subject to subdivision. Should clear title not be available and the property is sold to a third party, the consideration paid will be refunded. Bank Overdraft Facility (b) Movements in carrying amounts At balance date and prior year, the company had unused, unsecured overdraft facility amounting to $75,000. Movements in the carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning and end of the current financial year: 6 Trade and other receivables

Current Land & Office Motor Total Buildings furniture & Vehicles 141,958 714,304 Trade receivables equipment Provision for doubtful debts (3,506) (12,453) $ $ $ $ 138,452 701,851 Balance at the 70,000 8,555 10,254 88,809 beginning of the year

7 Other assets Additions/ - 9,253 - 9,253 Disposals Current Depreciation expense - (9,123) (2,307) (11,430) Prepayments 41,799 77,403 Balance at the end of 70,000 8,685 7,947 86,632 41,799 77,403 the year

8 Property, plant and equipment

Land and buildings Land - at cost (a) 70,000 70,000 Buildings - at cost (a) 30,000 30,000 9 Trade and other payables Less: accumulated depreciation (30,000) (30,000) 70,000 70,000 Current Office furniture and equipment Deferred income 167,947 412,071 At cost 31,539 22,286 Other creditors and accrued expenses 306,173 499,256 Less: accumulated depreciation (22,854) (13,731) Ski and Snowboard Foundation (a) 200,000 150,000 8,685 8,555 674,120 1,061,327

Motor Vehicles (a) At cost 31,364 31,364 Contribution obligations in respect of the establishment of a charitable foundation (Ski and Less: accumulated depreciation (23,417) (21,110) Snowboard Foundation) with the objective of obtaining sponsorship, funding, and providing 7,947 10,254 support to maintain ski and snowboard activities to current and future Ski and Snowboard Australia athletes. Total property, plant and equipment 86,632 88,809 32 Ski & Snowboard Australia Limited 19 ACN 063 859 423 Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2014 2014 2013 $ $ 10 Provisions

Current Annual leave 23,539 15,915 Long-service leave 5,610 3,952 29,149 19,867

Non-current Long-service leave 20,741 14,667 20,741 14,667

11 Contingent assets and liabilities

The Company has no contingent assets or liabilities as at year end (2013: Nil).

12 Events after the reporting date

No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the Company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Company in future financial years (2013: Nil)

13 Related party transactions

There were no transactions with directors or director related parties during the year ended 31 October 2014 (2013: Nil).

14 Financial risk management

The Company's financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, local money market instruments, short-term investments, accounts receivable and payable.

The totals for each category of financial instruments, measured in accordance with AASB 139 as detailed in the accounting policies in Note 1 to these financial statements, are as follows:

Note Financial Assets Cash 5 846,301 640,451 Trade and other receivables 6 129,584 701,851 Total Financial Assets 975,884 1,342,302

Financial Liabilities Trade and other payables 9 306,173 457,134 Total Financial Liabilities 306,173 457,134 33 34 SSA WOULD LIKE TO THANK LIFE MEMBERS THE FOLLOWING PARTNERS AND SPONSORS

PRINCIPAL SPONSOR Geoff Henke Dick Watson Carl Melvey Malcolm Milne Daryl Gallagher (Deceased) Robert Green (Deceased)

INSTITUTE PARTNERS

RESORT PARTNERS

SPONSORS

35 Ski & Snowboardnowboard AustraliaAustralia Level 2, 105 Pearl River Rd Docklands Victoria 3008

www.skiandsnowboard.org.au [email protected] +61 3 9696 2344