The Western Australian Institute of 2005/2006 Yearbook and Annual Report

Challenge Stadium, Stephenson Avenue, Mt Claremont, Western , 6010. PO Box 139, Claremont, 6910, . Telephone 08 9387 8166 Facsimile 08 9383 7344 Email: [email protected] Web: www.wais.org.au 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 2 3

Contents Premier’s Foreword

2 Contents FROM THE PREMIER OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA, The Hon Alan Carpenter MLA 3 Premier’s Foreword

4 Chairman’s Report Having in mind the valued work being undertaken by the Western Australian Institute of Sport in providing world-class programs for the development our nation’s sporting talent, I was delighted and privileged 5 Executive Director’s Report to accept the position of Patron earlier this year.

6 WAIS Board The high reputation of the elite programs at WAIS was further enhanced during 2005 when four of its athletes were successful in winning 7 WAIS Structure events in , , equestrian and slalom canoeing. 8 WAIS Staff I recognise the success of the WAIS programs in preparing athletes 10 Hall of Champions for the 2006 with 30 of Western Australia’s 35 participants in the Games being supported by WAIS. This level 11 Members of representation from Western Australia was the highest ever and 12 Obituary congratulations are extended to each athlete that was selected and particularly those 24 athletes, who were successful in winning medals. 13 WAIS Athlete of the Year I commend the open and cooperative arrangement that exists between WAIS and the Western Australian Government, and I look forward to 14 Commonwealth Games maintaining and developing this positive and constructive relationship. Congratulations are extended to the WAIS Board of Directors, Chairman 16 Sport Programs Grant Boyce, Executive Director, Steven Lawrence and the Institute 18 Individual Scholarship Program staff for their contribution towards another successful year in the development and support of our elite athletes. 20 Athletics I am mindful of the great work undertaken by those members of the 22 Baseball community, who provide their services in a voluntary capacity, within 24 Canoeing the huge number of sporting organisations across the State. Many of our elite athletes gained their initial opportunities from these grass 26 roots volunteers, and I acknowledge their significant contribution. 28 Western Australia is fortunate, in the support it receives from the 30 Hockey Men’s corporate sector, and I am appreciative of their generous contribution 32 Hockey Women’s towards WAIS programs and the athletes.

34 The success of our WAIS programs is attributable also to the dedication 36 Rowing and commitment from our elite athletes, who make enormous sacrifices in their endeavours to compete at the highest level and achieve success 38 for their State and nation. 40 Softball This Government recognises the importance and value of sport to the 42 community, and will continue to provide its support for the excellent 44 Men’s work being undertaken by WAIS. 46 Water Polo Women’s

49 Athlete and Coach Services 50 Sport Science 51 Strength and Conditioning Alan Carpenter MLA 52 Clinical Services PREMIER 53 Talent Search 54 Athlete Career and Education

55 Corporate Services 56 Marketing and Sponsorship 58 Finance and Administration

60 Sponsors 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 4 5

Chairman’s Report Executive Director’s Report

Athlete Success University and Edith Cowan adding significant value to the operations In the past year there have again been many outstanding performances of all partners. from our dedicated athletes and these have been detailed in the various sport reports. We acknowledge all of the athletes who make so many WAIS remains committed to the National Elite Sports Council (NESC) and sacrifices on a daily basis in their endeavour to achieve personal best its goals to assist in the leadership and coordination of the Australian performances and to compete against the best athletes in their sporting elite sport system. NESC remains challenged by the need to ensure its discipline in the world. member institute operations have the appropriate balance between competition within our national state based structure and maximising There are many people who deserve acknowledgement for the success the utilisation of our collective resources through complimentary roles. in the past year. Staffing We are most grateful to the State Government and in particular the The WAIS staff quality and commitment continue to be one of our key Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon. John Kobelke, who in the attributes. Surveys of the staff belief in and adherence to our values short time he has held the portfolio, has provided valuable guidance of people and excellence demonstrate that as a collective we remain and support to us. The State Government provides the majority of the committed to improving our already positive work environment. funding to WAIS through LotteryWest and the Department of Sport and Recreation and the Board is very mindful that we are accountable for There remain significant pressures on staffing levels in specific areas. the way in which the funds are utilised. I would also like to thank Mr Most notably the level of coaching in Athletics and service provision , Director of the Department of Sport and Recreation, and in strength and conditioning and performance analysis are influencing his staff who have been very willing to assist us in any way that they our operations. The WAIS Board has made the decision to employ an can do so. additional Athletics coach, by a reallocation of current funding, to provide additional support to our athletes in the lead up WAIS is accommodated at Challenge Stadium and we are extremely to . We will continue to seek opportunities to resolve the other grateful to Mr Dennis McInnerny, Chairman of the WA Sports Centre identified staffing level issues. Trust, and Mr Graham Moss, Chief Executive Officer, for their continued support. Internal Processes One of our major goals in this area was to improve the efficiency and The results that have been achieved this year would not have been effectiveness of the staff performance management system. While possible without the tireless work of the Board and staff. The composition significant enhancements to this system were made during the past 12 of the Board is the same as it was at this time last year and the Minister months this area will remain a major priority for further development. has just recently extended the terms of a number of the members. The current Board represents a wide range of talents and skill sets and I am The vast majority of WAIS internal systems have been clearly defined personally very grateful for their continued commitment to WAIS. It is over the past three years and have inbuilt processes for assisting indeed a privilege for me to be the Chairman of this Board. their continual improvement. We are therefore now able to commence development on information technology support systems to improve their integration and operational efficiency. It is anticipated that with GRANT BOYCE: CHAIRMAN. STEVEN LAWRENCE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. The successes of WAIS athletes is directly related to the efforts of Mr current resources this project will take at least three years. This year has again seen some outstanding achievements by WAIS Steven Lawrence and his committed and talented team who strive for The WAIS purpose is very clear, to support elite and potentially elite athletes in both World Championship events and at the Commonwealth excellence in their daily work lives. Steve’s management team comprises Western Australian athletes achieve sporting excellence, as is our vision, Finance Games held in in March 2006. Steve Lawrence has mentioned Mr Tim Mahon (Sport Programs Manager), Mr Martin FitzSimons (Athlete To Produce Champions. WAIS supported athlete performances over the WAIS remains in a strong financial position due to detailed planning some of those athlete performances in his report and I reiterate the and Coach Services Manager), Ms Stephanie Neesham (Marketing past twelve months clearly demonstrate that we continue to meet our and monitoring systems and processes. However, the poor financial Board’s congratulations to all WAIS athletes who competed. Manager), and Mr Kaushik Bhowmick (Finance and Administration purpose and our vision is in focus. status of several state and national sporting organisations remains of Manager).These managers together with all of the staff have made a concern to WAIS. While we have attempted to minimize the impact of The Commonwealth Games are a significant event in the sporting significant contribution to the operation of WAIS and the success of Athlete Performance partner financial difficulties the end result is we have been unable to calendar and give us a good gauge of our prospects for the 2008 Olympic the athletes. I would also like to make special mention of the coaches In 2005 four WAIS athletes were named World Champion in their chosen provide athletes within several sports the level of services anticipated. Games. We are very confident that our athletes are on track to deliver who have the most direct impact on the athletes. They make enormous sport, Robin Bell (Canoeing – C1 slalom), Clayton Fredericks (equestrian On a positive note we are very pleased to acknowledge a significantly some fine performances in Beijing. sacrifices including very early mornings and late evenings and they – eventing), Sarah Outhwaite (rowing – women’s eight) and Peter increased financial contribution by to the WAIS. are often not recognised for their contribution to the success of the Robertson (triathlon). This result surpass’ any previous in WAIS history Planning for the future athletes. of supporting athletes to these pinnacle events. In addition WAIS The state government remains our major financial supporter with 68% Last year the Board prepared a Strategic Plan which covers the period to supported a record contingent of WA athletes to the 2006 Commonwealth of our operational budget provided by them. Some success was achieved 2008. One of the major issues identified in that process was that WAIS Games who all performed with distinction and of whom 21 returned home during the year with corporate sponsorship for two sport programs. athletes are not able to access adequate strength and conditioning, with at least one medal. Detailed summaries of athlete performances However, the previously identified national trend for declining corporate recovery and rehabilitation facilities. There is no doubt that without throughout the year are provided within the various program reports. support of Institutes of Sport continues to erode our financial capacity. these facilities West Australian athletes will be disadvantaged in the future in comparison to their Eastern States counterparts and Partnerships Infrastructure competitors from many other countries. I am pleased to report that the Grant Boyce WAIS is committed to open and honest communication with all To achieve its infrastructure strategic goals WAIS has worked with DSR and Board is working very hard to resolve this problem and our goal is to Chairman WAIS stakeholders. This policy has allowed WAIS to clearly articulate positive WASCT on several planning projects directly related to Challenge Stadium have these facilities in place by the start of the next Olympiad. Most aspects of our operations and that of our partners as well as issues and the AK reserve/UWA sport park precinct. These projects are nearing people will be aware that there are plans for new sporting facilities to negatively impacting performance. It is pleasing to note that our partners completion and we are very confident that the WAIS requirements have be built at AK Reserve and this and other developments will give rise have been open to discussion on important issues and where appropriate been appropriately identified within them. However, the opportunity to a unique sporting park in the area surrounding Challenge Stadium. and capable have committed to implementing solutions. to secure funding and build the facilities to ensure WAIS remains a WAIS is ideally located to be a part of these exciting infrastructure competitive national level sports institute in the next Olympiad and developments for sport in Western Australia. The state government remains the major WAIS partner. The change in beyond is reaching a critical stage. minister’s from the Hon. Bob Kucera to the Hon. John Kobelke during the past year was made relatively smoothly due to our excellent relationship It remains a privilege for me to work with the WAIS Board and staff with the minister’s office. The interest and advice Minister Kobelke has members who inspire me as much as does the dedication and commitment shown WAIS provides us with confidence that the positive support WAIS of our athletes. was provided by Minister Kucera will continue. The working relationship with the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) continues to improve with positive outcomes for our sport programs. I also acknowledge the specific project support provided by senior DSR staff that has resulted in WAIS being able to advance several important initiatives. The Western Australian Sport Centre Trust (WASCT) continues to be a valuable and active partner supporting our major infrastructure requirements. Steven Lawrence Our relationship with the tertiary sector remains strong with staff and Executive Director WAIS post-graduate students from the University of Western Australia, Curtin 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 6 7

WAIS Board Key Result Areas

Mr Grant Boyce (Chairman) WAIS has identified five key result areas that are critical to fulfilling Finance Mr Ron Alexander our purpose. These KRA’s therefore provide focus for our strategic WAIS is dependent upon finances to purchase and deliver the vast Ms Meredith Eddington direction. majority of required resources, both human and physical, to achieve Mr Steven Lawrence (Executive Director) its purpose. Ms Jennifer Morris Partnerships Mr Michael O’Neill (Deputy Chairman) WAIS requires partnerships with the sporting community, government Staffing Mr Andrew Syme and other stake holders in order to access resources and knowledge to As a service organisation focused on delivering quality services Mrs Fiona Tory enhance its operations and opportunities for our elite athletes. to athletes, WAIS requires staff who are capable of enabling the Ms Amanda Wheeler organisation to achieve its objectives. Internal Processes WAIS requires effective and efficient internal processes to ensure Infrastructure Purpose organisational resources are directed and implemented to deliver To enable and deliver services to athletes, WAIS requires access to maximum output towards its purpose. suitable infrastructure To provide opportunities for talented Western Australian athletes to achieve excellence in elite sport with support from their home environment.

Vision WAIS Structure To Produce Champions Goals Minister To maximise Western Australian representation on Australian Teams Board To enhance the performance of Australian Teams

Values Executive Organisational culture is core to WAIS achieving long term sustainable success. Our culture is defined by valuing people and excellence in all aspects of our operations. Guiding Performance Enhancement Principles The philosophies guiding WAIS operations are defined by the Athlete and Coach following principles. Sport Programs Corporate Services Services Principle 1 International Focus WAIS will allocate resources to support the ultimate attainment of elite athlete performance at the open international level. Sport Science Coaching

Principle 2 Western Australian Significance Finance and Clinical Services Administration Marketing WAIS will focus its efforts on assisting athletes competing in sports Administration that are culturally significant to the Western Australian community. Athlete Career & Education WAIS will also be cognizant of local infrastructure and environmental Scholarships factors potentially influencing elite and potential elite athlete training Finance Sponsorship and competition performance. Talent Search Administration Principle 3 Partnerships Strength and Conditioning Public Relations WAIS recognizes that it is a specialist provider to sport and must act in partnership with sport. WAIS will allocate resources to enhance Performance Analysis Human Resources the support provided by sports to their athletes. Partnerships should reflect an inclusiveness of Western Australia in the national system. Information Technology

Principle 4 Community Values WAIS will maintain community values in all aspects of its operation. This includes the right and responsibility of athletes to train and compete in a fair, ethical, healthy and safe environment. WAIS also recognizes that its athletes are role models for the community and therefore must reflect community values and contribute to the community. 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 8 9

WAIS Staff

EXECUTIVE Carly Brockis, Coach (casual), Strength and Conditioning Coaches Athlete and Career Education Counsellor Tatiana Lapchina, Choreographer/Coach (part-time) Greg Morgan Angelique Wilson Executive Director Heidi Rose, Coach (casual) Geish Hori (Part time) Steven Lawrence Salli Wills, Coach (casual) (Commenced 25/07/2005) CLINICAL SERVICES Caroline Wright, Coach (casual) Executive Assistant Medical Co-ordinator Nicki Atkinson (resigned 28/02/2006) Hockey (Men) SMARTER THAN SMOKING WAIS TALENT SEARCH Dr Carmel Goodman (part-time) Cindy McIntyre (commenced 12/06/2006) Jason Duff, Head Coach Program Co-ordinator Nutritionist Hockey (Women) Carlie Gooden Deborah Kerr (part-time) FINANCE and ADMINISTRATION Neil Hawgood, Head Coach ATHLETE CAREER AND EDUCATION Finance and Administration Manager Netball Kaushik Bhowmick Carol Byers, Head Coach Athlete and Career Education Co-ordinator Rebecca Elborough, Development Coach (resigned 11/07/2005) Heather McGregor-Bayne Finance and Administration Officer Michelle Wilkins, Development Coach (part-time) (commenced Honnie Butler 3/01/2006)

Human Resources Officer Rowing Helen Rice (part-time) Antonio Maurogiovanni, Head Coach Jason Lane, Senior Coach Administration Assistants Gonzalo Briones, Junior Development Coach (commenced Tina Price 25/07/2005) Marisa Leddin Sailing Belinda Stowell, Head Coach INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Softball Software Developer , Head Coach Adrian Broughton Water Polo (Men) Andrei Kovalenko, Head Coach MARKETING Water Polo (Women) Marketing Manager Simone Hankin Stephanie Neesham ATHLETE AND COACH SERVICES SPORT PROGRAMS Athlete and Coach Services Manager Martin FitzSimons Sport Programs Manager Tim Mahon Athlete and Coach Services PhD Student Frankie Tan Program Consultants Helen Baron-Hay (part-time) Technical Officer Elizabeth Booth (part-time) David Gould Andrew Smith (commenced 29/05/2006) (part-time) Placement Student Lucy Warhurst Rebecca l’Anson Jay Davies (resigned 24/3/2006)

SPORT SCIENCE COACHING STAFF Exercise Physiologists Athletics Ted Polglaze Lyn Foreman, Head Coach – Track & Field Claire Rechichi (part-time) Alex Parnov, Head Coach – Pole Matthew Spencer Baseball Sport Psychologists Don Kyle, Head Coach Heather McGregor-Bayne Matthew Burgin Canoeing Ramon Andersson, Head Coach (part-time) Biomechanist Andrew Lyttle Cycling PhD Biomechanics Student Darryl Benson, Head Coach Matthew Doyle

Gymnastics Elizabeth Chetkovich, Head of Gymnastics STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING Nikolai Lapchine, Senior Coach Martine George, Senior Coach Head of Strength and Conditioning Vladimir Joura, Coach Gilman Barnitt (commenced 17/10/2005) Dhana Antulov, Coach 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 10 11

Hall of Champions Hall of Champions Members 1985-2005

Terry Alderman () Phil Matson (Aust. ) Marian Aylmore (Hockey) Phil May (Athletics) Lynne Bates (Swimming) Elsma Merillo (Netball) David Bell (Hockey) Lorraine McCoulough-Fry (Disabled Swimming) Trevor Bickle (Athletics) Jill McIntosh (Netball) * Steele Bishop (Cycling) Merv McIntosh (Aust. Football) (Swimming) * Graham McKenzie (Cricket) (Hockey) * Lyn McKenzie (Swimming) Haydn Bunton Jnr (Aust. Football) Stephen Michael (Aust. Football) * Barry Cable (Aust. Football) * (Aust. Football) Ian Cairns (Surf Riding) John Miller (Horse Racing) May Campbell (Hockey) Frank Moore (Horse Racing) Jack Clarke (Aust. Football) Don Morrison (Surf ) (Hockey) Graham Moss (Aust. Football) Jodie Cooper (Surf Riding) (Aust. Football) -Clement (Hockey) David Neesham (Water Polo) (Aust. Football) Decima Hamilton (Athletics) (Aust. Football) Kevin O’Halloran (Swimming) * Herb Elliott (Athletics) Percy Oliver (Swimming) (Swimming) George Owens (Aust. Football) Ray Evans (Hockey) Ernest Parker (Cricket & Tennis) * Graham Farmer (Aust. Football) (Aust. Football) Brian Glencross (Hockey) Eric Pearce (Hockey) Ross Glendinning (Aust. Football) Julian Pearce (Hockey) Photos: RAW Image Mavis Gray (Hockey) (Hockey) Brian Griffin (Lacrosse) Wendy Pritchard (Hockey) PAT NAYLOR FOR BERNIE NAYLOR BRUCE REID Brad Hardie (Aust. Football) Bruce Reid (Cricket) Rechelle Hawkes (Hockey) Jack Sheedy (Aust. Football) Ern Henfry (Aust. Football) Barry Shepherd (Cricket) The Hall of Champions project perpetuates the achievements of Western Bruce Reid, born in Osborne Park on 14th March 1963, was an outstanding Connie Hicks (Lawn ) Annette Simper (Netball) Australia’s best athletes. left arm fast bowler. Despite suffering with a debilitating back injury, Tom Hoad (Water Polo) Don Smart (Hockey) he took 113 , at an average of 24.63 runs per , in a brief Kim Hughes (Cricket) Christine Stanton (Athletics) At the 2005 Annual Dinner three more champions were inducted into but highly successful Test career. In successive Day Tests at the Lesley Hunt (Tennis) Rolly Tasker (Yachting) the Hall. MCG, he took 13 wickets against and 12 against . * Shirley de la Hunty (Athletics) Gaye Teede (Netball) Dixie Ingram (Athletics) (Aust. Football) The selection committee for the Hall of Champions comprises Ken John Inverarity (Cricket) Ian Tomlinson (Athletics) They were: Casellas, Liz Chetkovich, Alan East, Wally Foreman (chairman), Ron Johnson (Speedway) Frank Treen (Horse Racing) George Grljusich, David Hatt, Glenn Mitchell and Pam O’Connell. The Jeff Kennedy (Lacrosse) * W.J. (Nipper) Truscott (Aust. Football) Rechelle Hawkes Hockey members of the committee provide their time and expertise freely and Frank Kersley (Harness Racing) Ken Vidler (Surf Lifesaving) Bernie Naylor Australian Football without recompense and the Board extends its sincere appreciation for Fred Kersley Jnr (Harness Racing) Barbara Wall () Bruce Reid Australian Cricket their assistance. John Leonard (Aust. Football) Bill Walker (Aust. Football) * Dennis Lillee (Cricket) Terry Walsh (Hockey) * Walter Lindrum (Billiards) Evelyn Whillier (Swimming) Rechelle Hawkes, born in Albany on 30th May 1967, became the world’s Gary Marocchi (Soccer) Clive Wilderspin (Tennis) most decorated hockey player. In an international career that spanned Geoff Marsh (Cricket) Dean Williams (Squash) 16 years, she won three Olympic, two , five Champions Trophy Graham Marsh (Golf) * John Winter (Athletics) and one Commonwealth Games gold medals. A mid fielder, Hawkes was * Rodney Marsh (Cricket) Graeme Wood (Cricket) renowned for her fitness, work ethic and skill. She was a pre-eminent (Aust. Football) Jean Wynne (Hockey) member of the Hockeyroos during the team’s golden era 1988-2000. * Bob Marshall (Billiards) Bruce Yardley (Cricket) Bob Massie (Cricket) Bernie Naylor, born in on 19th April 1923, was a record- Foundation members breaking goal-scorer for South Fremantle. He kicked 1034 goals in 195 * senior games, at a remarkable average of 5.3 goals per game. He headed the WAFL’s goal-kicking six times – five with totals of more than 100 – and his 1953 tally of 156 stood as an Australian record for 15 years. His total of 23 goals against Subiaco in 1953 remains an Australian record for a single senior game. Bernie passed away on 26th September 1993. 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 12 13

Obituary Athlete of the Year

Don Morrison 2004/2005 17 JULY 1928 TO 25 MARCH 2006 Peter Robertson Triathlon

Don Morrison was an outstanding figure on the Australian surf lifesaving Previous Winners scene for more than four decades. 1984/85 Jenny Byrne (Tennis) As a competitor, he was one of WA’s best-ever performers, winning 1985/86 Robert Waller (Cycling) the blue ribbon Australian surf belt title four times between 1948 1986/87 Christine Stanton (Athletics) and 1953. In those days, belts were as prestigious as today’s ironman 1987/88 Craig Parry (Golf) races. He led WA to four national titles in team events, the rescue and 1988/89 Craig Davies (Hockey) resuscitation event (1958 and 1963) and the surf belt championship 1989/90 Ian Brown (Swimming) (1951 and 1958). Don was selected in four Australian teams. He toured 1990/91 Robyn Lambourne (Squash) , Hawaii and South Africa and represented Australia at the 1991/92 Sharon Buchanan (Hockey) Royal Surf Carnival at Manly in 1954. 1992/93 Ramon Andersson (Canoeing) 1993/94 Richard Nizielski (Ice Speed Skating) Don dominated surf lifesaving competitions at a state level. He won 1994/95 Rechelle Hawkes (Hockey) ten State surf belt titles, the first eight in succession, and he won five 1995/96 Darryn Hill (Cycling) State surf race titles. 1996/97 Darryn Hill (Cycling) 1997/98 Rechelle Hawkes (Hockey) Don started his career at the Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club as a ten- 1998/99 Stuart Reside (Rowing) year-old and was later honoured with a life membership and was an 1999/00 Belinda Stowell (Sailing) inaugural WA Hall of Fame inductee. He gave selflessly to all levels of 2000/01 (Athletics) the sport, as a competitor, coach, judge, examiner and administrator. 2001/02 (Cycling) In 1985, he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for his services 2002/03 Peter Dawson (Cycling) to surf lifesaving. 2003/04 (Cycling)

Don passed away on 25 March 2006 after a long illness. He was 77 years of age.

The winner of the WAIS Athlete of the Year Award for 2004/05 was World Champion Peter Robertson. Following a post-Olympic break and a decision to stay in and accept a WAIS individual scholarship, Peter achieved some top results on the national triathlon scene early in 2005. At the Australian Olympic Distance Championships in in March, Peter finished second by a mere 17 seconds. He put on a burst of speed to clinch the Australian Sprint Championship in St Kilda in April, winning the title of national sprint champion. Photo: RAW Image A broken rib hampered Peter’s preparation for World Championship selection and he was included in the team only a week before the PETER ROBERTSON WITH HIS 2004/05 ATHLETE OF THE YEAR TROPHY. event after the withdrawal of another competitor. Despite worrying that he had not had enough time to prepare, he won the ITU World Championships in a sprint finish. The win, in September in , was Peter’s third world championships victory and his fifth world championship medal from five starts.

Peter won from a -studded field that included two other world champions in Sarah Outhwaite (rowing - Women’s eight) and Clayton Fredericks (equestrian - eventing). DON MORRISON 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 14 15

Commonwealth Games

Melbourne Review

WAIS had its biggest and most successful contribution to a Commonwealth Games at this year’s event in Melbourne.

A record 30 (29 current and one former) WAIS athletes were among the 426-member Australian team, surpassing the previous WAIS representation of 22 athletes for in 1998 and the 20 who competed in in 2002. Photo: Getty Images

The WAIS athletes then produced their best Commonwealth Games LARA CARROLL results, with 28 reaching finals in at least one event and 21 bringing home medals in 22 events across seven sports. This compared very * Women’s Hockey favourably to 2002, when 13 WAIS athletes won medals in 19 events Kobie McGurk* Women’s Hockey across six sports. Kim Walker* Women’s Hockey Swimming – 4x100m medley relay Swimmer and pole vaulter Paul Burgess competed in their third consecutive Commonwealth Games – and Jennifer came Silver home with a medal for the third time. This year, she won bronze in the Kylie Wheeler Athletics – heptathlon women’s 400m individual medley. Peter Dawson* Cycling – 4000m team pursuit Susan Fuhrmann** Netball While there were many inspiring performances, highlights included Jessica Shynn Netball cyclist Ryan Bayley (WAIS/AIS) following up his two individual gold Pam McKenzie Shooting – 25m air pistol pairs medals from the Olympics with wins in the same events – Travis Nederpelt Swimming – 200m butterfly and sprint. His win in the sprint meant he also successfully defended Eamon Sullivan Swimming – 4x100m relay his title from the Manchester Commonwealth Games. Bronze Sprinter was another of the team’s multi-gold medal Oliver Dziubak Athletics – javelin winners. In winning the 400m, he became WA’s first Commonwealth Ryan Bayley* Cycling – team sprint Games track gold medallist since Dixie Willis in the 880 yards in 1962. Pamela McKenzie Shooting – 25m air pistol singles Photo: Getty Images John and WAIS team-mate Chris Troode were part of the winning 4x400m Lara Carroll Swimming – 200m individual medley relay team. Travis Nederpelt Swimming – 400m individual medley PAM MCKENZIE Swimming – 200m breastroke Pole vaulter set a new Commonwealth record of 4.62m to win Jennifer Reilly Swimming – 400m individual medley her gold. Other gold medallists were swimmer Eamon Sullivan in the Peter Robertson* Triathlon men’s 4x100m medley relay; the Hockeyroos, with WAIS players Emily Halliday, Kobie McGurk and Kim Walker and the Kookaburras, with Bevan Other WAIS Performances George and . Athletics Paul Burgess () final Silver medals were won by heptathlete Kylie Wheeler, cyclist Peter (javelin) 4th Dawson (WAIS/AIS), netballers Jess Shynn and Susan Fuhrmann (AIS/ (pole vault) 6th WAIS), shooter Pam McKenzie and swimmers Travis Nederpelt and Eamon () 6th Sullivan. Bronze medals went to javelin thrower Oliver Dziubak, cyclist Lauren Shelley (marathon) 8th Ryan Bayley, shooter Pam McKenzie, swimmers Lara Carroll, Travis Bryan Stitfall (T55.55 seated discus) 6th Nederpelt, Jim Piper and Jen Reilly and triathlete Peter Robertson (WAIS/AIS). Travis Denney Medals were just out of reach for javelin thrower Kim Mickle – the (mixed teams/men’s doubles/mixed doubles) quarter final mixed teams, youngest in the women’s final – and badminton player Travis Denney in 4th men’s doubles and quarter final mixed doubles the men’s doubles, with their fantastic performances resulting in fourth placings in their events. Boxing Romesh Fernando (light flyweight) first preliminary WA’s only Elite Athlete with a Disability representative was Bryan Stitfall, who finished a very credible 6th in the seated discus. Cycling Peter Dawson* WAIS staff contributed their skills to the Commonwealth Games. Nine (point race/4000m ind. pursuit/road race) 6th point race, staff and associates were included in coaching, medical team and 10th, individual pursuit, DNF road race support staff roles. Swimming Lara Carroll (400m individual medley) (heat swim) WAIS Medallists Sally Foster** (200m ) 5th Gold Travis Nederpelt (1500m freestyle) 7th Kym Howe Athletics – pole vault Jim Piper (100m breaststroke) semi-final John Steffensen Athletics – 400m and 4x400m relay Eamon Sullivan (100m freestyle/50m freestyle) 5th 100m and 50m Chris Troode Athletics – 4x400m relay Ryan Bayley* Cycling – keirin and sprint * Men’s Hockey *WAIS/AIS ** AIS/WAIS Photo: Getty Images Aaron Hopkins* Men’s Hockey Photo: Getty Images

RYAN BAYLEY VICKY PARNOV 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 16 17

Sport Programs

The 2005/06 year can be categorised as one of consolidation, where Archery Badminton an emphasis was placed on the design and implementation of effective Beach Volleyball Boxing systems to enable WAIS athletes to maintain a competitive edge. Canoe - slalom Cycling – BMX Cycling - EAD All WAIS programs consist of a tri-partite agreement between State Equestrian Gymnastics – men and National Sporting Organisations. These relationships ensure that Ice skating Shooting a daily training environment is created that compliments a sport’s Swimming - EAD Taekwondo athlete pathway and allows athletes every opportunity to reach their Triathlon Wheelchair potential. All up, the total number of elite and development athletes WAIS Continuous improvement is one theme that the Sport Programs team assisted during the year totalled 300 through its sport programs and continually strives. Initiatives this year included 130 through the individual scholarship scheme. - the realignment of all sport programs from financial to competition years, The success of our programs was evident with the selection of 29 - an athlete monitoring system evaluating an athlete’s athletes and eight staff to the 2006 Commonwealth Games team. The progress to achieve an expected performance, total achievements for all sport programs and individual scholarship - an expansion of the WAIS athlete performance database, holders are detailed within this report. - the enhancement of relationships with key stakeholders within an athlete pathway and, WAIS fare welled and welcomed a number of staff within the last twelve - professional development opportunities for coaches through months. The netball program was able to regain the services of AIS Sport guest speakers, national duties and leadership & computer and National Development coach Michelle Wilkins when Rebecca courses. Elborough resigned to take on the new challenge of motherhood. Rowing development coach Rhett Ayliffe accepted the Head coach The Sport Programs team continually strived to value-add to ensure position at University Boat Club and was replaced by Gonzalo Programs that a sport program’s outcomes are met. Briones, whose international coaching experience at the junior level has been a huge asset within the rowing development program. WAIS There was an increase of one sport program this year with the is indeed fortunate of being able to attract quality coaches that bring establishment of pole vault as a separate sport program. In total, 20 exciting different qualities that are able to enhance the Institute. coaches provided direction and leadership to 15 WAIS sport programs encompassing 12 sports, these being: Program Consultant and Performance Analysist Jay Davies took a break Athletics – Track and Field from high performance sport to undertake further tertiary studies Athletics – Pole Vault whilst program administrator Lisa Kempthorn accepted a Marketing Baseball Canoeing Coordinator position in commerce. The departure of Jay and Lisa allowed Cycling Gymnastics (Women) a reallocation of responsibilities within the Sport Programs team to Hockey (Men) Hockey (Women) enable the employment of Andrew Smith as a Program Coordinator. Netball Rowing Andrew has come to WAIS via the English County and Cricket Board. A Sailing Softball welcome addition back to the team was Helen Baron Hay who returned Swimming Water Polo (Men) on a part-time basis from maternity leave. Water Polo (Women) The continual challenge for the remainder of this Olympiad is to address In addition to this, WAIS assisted 39 athletes from another 15 sports or the ever present challenges in high performance sport in an efficient sport disciplines not directly supported through a WAIS sport program and innovative manner to continue to achieve national representation through its Individual Scholarship Scheme, these being: and world class results.

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Australian Representatives *WAIS/AIS Boyd Cooper 2005 Open, Ghanzhou, China CANOE SLALOM 2005 Chinese , Taiwan, Chinese Taipei Robin Bell* 2005 World Cup 1, Athens, Greece 2005 , Basel, Switzerland 2005 World Cup 2, Augsberg, Germany 2005 , Mulheim an der Ruhr, Germany Individual Scholarship Program 2005 World Cup 3, La Seu d’Urgell, Spain 2005 , , New Zealand 2005 World Championships, Penrith, Australia BOXING 2006 World Cup 1, Athens, Greece Emmanuel Fernando* 2005 Memorial Boxing Tournament, Debrecen, 2006 World Cup 2, Augsberg, Germany Hungary Justin Eveson 2006 World Cup 3, La Seu d’Urgell, Spain 2006 Commonwealth Games, Melbourne, Australia () Kynan Maley* 2005 World Cup 1, Athens, Greece 2005 Australia vs Croatia, Melbourne, Australia 2005 World Cup 2, Augsberg, Germany FIGURE SKATING Paralympian Justin Eveson has been a star player for three wheelchair 2005 World Cup 3, La Seu d’Urgell, Spain Laura Downing 2005 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating basketball teams in 2005/2006. At the start of the year, he played 2005 World Championships, Penrith, Australia Championships, Colorado Springs, USA for the Perth Wheelcats when they finished runners-up in the 2005 2006 World Cup 1, Athens, Greece 2005 ISF Junior Grand Prix, Tallinn, Estonia National Wheelchair Basketball League. The Wheelcats lost narrowly to 2006 World Cup 2, Augsberg, Germany 2005 ISF Junior Grand Prix, Montreal, 2006 World Cup 3, La Seu d’Urgell, Spain the West Sydney Razorbacks in the grand final. Justin averaged 31 DIVING points and 20 rebounds during the finals series. Robin Jeffrey* 2005 Pre-Junior World Championships, Solkan, Natasha Cocker 2006 FINA Diving Grand Prix, Rostock, Germany 2006 FINA Diving Grand Prix, Electrostal, At the end of the National season, Justin moved to Italy to play for EQUESTRIAN Roma in the Italian League. Roma became the Italian League Champions Clayton Fredericks 2005 World Cup Final, Malmo, BEACH VOLLEYBALL after winning the grand final in June. 2005 CIC **** Badminton Horse Trials, Martin Suan 2005 World Tour events Gloucestershire, England 2006 World Tour events Photo: Anton Granhus While based in Italy, Justin has joined the Australian Rollers at 2005 CCI **** Burghley Horse Trials, BMX competitions in Europe. In May, he was one of four WAIS scholarship- Burghley, England Nicole Callisto 2005 World Junior Championships, Paris, France CLAYTON FREDERICKS holders in the team that finished second in the Wheelchair Basketball 2006 CIC *** World Cup Qualifier James Dixon 2005 World Junior Championships, Paris, France World Cup in Manchester. The Rollers’ won all three round robin matches Burnham Market Horse Trials, England TRIATHLON – against Canada, Sweden and Great Britain – and beat Sweden in the 2006 CIC *** Chatsworth Horse Trials, Peter Robertson* 2005 World Championships, Gamagori, Japan Clayton Fredericks semi-final. The team played well in the grand final, but lost to Canada Chatsworth, England 2005 Hungary World Cup, Tiszaujvaros, Hungary (64-49). (Equestrian) Sonja Johnson 2005 International Horse Trials, 2005 Germany World Cup, Hamburg, Germany Adelaide, Australia 2006 Commonwealth Games, Melbourne, Australia In June, Justin helped Australia to place second behind Italy at the Clayton Fredericks had a sensational start to the year, winning the 2006 Continental Cup, Tongyeong, South Korea Guilia Nova International. The Rollers played teams from Italy, France MEN’S GYMNASTICS 2005 FEI World Cup (Eventing) in Sweden in August, with horse Ben Ian Greenwall 2005 World University Games, Izmir, Turkey Along Time. The top five riders from each nation were invited to the and South Africa. EAD CYCLING Martin Jozwiak 2006 Pacific Alliance Championships, Honolulu, USA Jane Armstrong 2006 , Manchester, England final and Clayton had qualified as Australia’s fifth-ranked competitor, 2005 IPC European Championships, Alkermaar, having competed in only three of the World Cup qualifying events. Justin will finish the year playing for Australia at the World Gold Cup, ARCHERY the World Championships for Wheelchair Basketball, in Amsterdam in Chris Madeley 2006 FITA World Cup, Porec, Croatia Netherlands Claire McLean 2005 IPC European Championships, Alkermaar, Clayton, a finalist in the 2004-05 WAIS Athlete of the Year, is based July. He will then return to Perth after that competition to play the rest 2006 FITA World Cup, Antalya, Turkey Netherlands in the and since March, has performed impressively at of the National season for the Wheelcats. WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL Mark Le Flohic 2005 IPC European Championships, Alkermaar, a number of European-based events in a bid to defend his World Cup Justin Eveson 2006 Paralympic World Cup, Manchester, England Netherlands title. Robin Bell 2006 Guilia Nova International, Italy 2006 Paralympic World Cup, Manchester, England Results have included a third in the Burnham Market World Cup Qualifier (Slalom Canoeing) 2006 Guilia Nova International, Italy Major Title Winners in April, riding Ben Along Time. He also finished 10th on one of his 2006 Paralympic World Cup, Manchester, England ARCHERY other horses, WP in Limbo. In mid-May he won the World Cup Qualifier Dual Olympian Robin Bell had a golden start to the year at the Canoe 2006 Guilia Nova International, Italy Deonne Bridger 2006 Australian Women’s Recurve Target Champion at Chatsworth in Great Britain and a week later took first place at Slalom World Championships in Penrith. He won the C1 event, was part Brett Nicholson 2006 Paralympic World Cup, Manchester, England 2006 Australian Women’s Recurve Field Champion the 2006 Saumur CCI*** for Eventing with Ben Along Time. He placed of the winning open men’s C2 crew and was in the second-placed C1 WHEELCHAIR RUGBY 2006 Australian Women’s All-Round Champion team at the October event. Robin’s gold in the C1 was another step up fourth at the Saumur CCI*** on his second ride Nullabor. Grant Boxall 2005 World Championship Qualifier, Johannesburg, SHOOTING from the silver medals he had won in two of three World Cup events South Africa Robyn Van Nus 2006 Australian Open Air Rifle Champion last year. Clayton’s next major competition is the FEI World Equestrian Games 2005 Chris Handy Cup, , New Zealand in Germany in August. The 2006 FEI World Cup Final (Eventing) is in TAEKWONDO 2006 Canada Cup, Burnaby, Canada Cameron Sutton 2005 Australian Junior Male <51kg Champion September. Known for his technical proficiency, Robin continued his good form in the first half of 2006, winning the open men’s C1 and C2 races at the SHOOTING 2005 Australian Male <54kg Champion 2006 Australian Slalom Canoeing Championships. Pam McKenzie 2006 Commonwealth Games, Melbourne, Australia Tina Morgan 2005 Australian Female 63-67kg Champion Pam McKenzie 2006 ISSF World Cup, , China 2006 Belgium Open Female 59-63kg Champion (Shooting) He followed that with an impressive result internationally, winning a 2006 ISSF World Cup, Munich, Germany EQUESTRIAN C1 silver medal at the World Cup One in Athens in May. It was on the Robyn Van Nus 2006 International Air Gun Competition, Clayton Fredericks 2005 World Cup 3-day Eventing Champion Munich, Germany Pam McKenzie started her 2005/2006 scholarship year in July with all same course that Robin had finished fourth by less than a second at 2005 Championships, , Australia MEN’S GYMNASTICS guns blazing. She won gold in the sport pistol and a silver medal in the the 2004 Athens Olympics. Martin Jozwiak 2006 Australian Gymnastics Championships, air pistol at the Australian Shooting Games in Queensland. SOCCER Under 18 Rings, Vault, High Bar, Sydney, Australia In tough conditions at the second World Cup in Germany in June, Robin Lisa de Vanna* 2005 Asian Tour, China and Japan placed 11th. At the third World Cup in Spain the next week, he missed 2005 USA Tour TRIATHLON In September, she achieved impressive results at the 2005 Australia Cup Peter Robertson 2005 Triathlon Olympic Distance World Champion Final and Sydney Grand Prix at the International Shooting Centre. Pam the final after being falsely awarded a 50-second penalty. 2005 China Tour finished fourth in the 25m pistol and fifth in the 10m air pistol. Collette McCallum* 2006 U/20 series vs New Zealand, , Australia SLALOM CANOEING Robin is looking forward to defending his C1 title at the coming Canoe 2006 U/20 Women’s World Championships Qualifying Robin Bell 2006 C1 World Champion Those early season performances earned her a place in the Australian Slalom World Championships in August. Tournament, 2006 Australian C1 Champion team for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. TAEKWONDO Robin Jeffery 2006 22 years Australian C1 Champion Tina Morgan 2006 Belgium Open, Herentals, Belgium BMX In November, Pam won bronze in the women’s 25m pistol individual and 2006 , Eindhoven, Netherlands Nicole Callisto 2005 BMX World Junior Champion contributed to Australia’s gold medal in the teams’ event at the Oceania 2006 Asian Championships, , Thailand BADMINTON Championships in Brisbane. Amy Ash 2006 Belgium Open, Herentals, Belgium Travis Denney 2005 New Zealand Open Men’s Doubles Champion 2006 Dutch Open, Eindhoven, Netherlands 2005 New Zealand Open Mixed Doubles Champion She continued her impressive Commonwealth Games lead-up at the 2006 Asian Championships, Bangkok, Thailand Boyd Cooper 2005 New Zealand Open Men’s Doubles Champion Australia Cup One in Sydney in January, finishing fourth in the 25m Adam Corrigan 2006 Asian Championships, Bangkok, Thailand women’s sport final and third in the 10m air final. EAD CYCLING BADMINTON Jane Armstrong 2005 European Championship (World Record) LC3 Travis Denney 2006 Commonwealth Games, Melbourne, Australia Pam produced some medal-winning shots at the 2006 Commonwealth 3000m Individual Pursuit 2006 Oceania Championships, Auckland, New Games in Melbourne to take a silver medal in the 25m air pistol pairs 2006 Australian Champion (World Record) LC3 500m Zealand and bronze in the 25m air pistol singles. Time Trial 2005 , Ghanzhou, China 2006 Australian Champion LC3 3000m Individual 2005 Chinese Taipei Open, Taiwan, Chinese Taipei She ended the year with a strong performance at the ISSF World Cup in Pursuit 2005 Swiss Open, Basel, Switzerland Munich in June. Competing in the women’s 25m air pistol, Pam finished Claire McLean 2006 Australian Champion LC1 500m Time Trial 2005 German Open, Mulheim an der Ruhr, Germany 2006 Australian Champion LC1 3000m Individual 10th in a field of 97, the highest-placed Australian. Photo: Unknown 2005 Thomas Cup, Auckland, New Zealand Pursuit ROBIN BELL 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 20 21

Coaches Kym Howe 2006 Commonwealth Games Pole Vault, Lyn Foreman Head Coach Melbourne, Australia Alex Parnov Senior Coach 2006 Osaka GP Pole Vault, Osaka, Japan 2006 Doha GP Pole Vault, Doha, Qatar Athletics Individual Scholarship Holders Kimberley Mickle 2006 Commonwealth Games Javelin, Aleisha Anderson Paul Burgess Melbourne, Australia Warwick Cregan Felipe De Castro Cruz Vicky Parnov 2006 Commonwealth Games Pole Vault, Oliver Dziubak Pippa Hendon Melbourne, Australia Kym Howe Ellen Pettitt 2006 Commonwealth Games High Jump, Michael McCagh** Kim Mickle Melbourne, Australia Vicky Parnov Lauren Shelley 2006 Commonwealth Games Marathon, Ellen Pettitt Lauren Shelley Melbourne, Australia Eric Surjan** John Steffensen John Steffensen 2005 IAAF World Championships It has been a year of “personal bests” for many athletes in the WAIS best performer at the National Under-20 and Under-23 Athletics Miranda Tiong Chris Troode 400m, , Finland Athletics Program. Their outstanding contribution to Australia’s Championships in Adelaide in March. The 18-year-old won the long Matei Tzvetanov Luke Vedelago 2006 Commonwealth Games 4x400 Relay, Melbourne Commonwealth Games success was a highlight but many jump with a personal best jump and finished third in the Under 20 Megan Wheatley Kylie Wheeler Melbourne, Australia reached new heights – and lengths – at other meets during the year. 100m hurdles. Wally Meekins finished first in the Under 20 triple jump ** AIS/WAIS 2006 Commonwealth Games 400m, and Rachel Birtles was second in the pole vault. Melbourne, Australia The international season started with World Championships events, Elite Squad Members Chris Troode 2006 Commonwealth Games 4x400 Relay, where WAIS competitors made their marks in history. In May, Ebony Cope (Heptathlon) and Warwick Cregan (110 Hurdles) Paul Burgess Warwick Cregan Melbourne, Australia both toured China as members of the Australia Development Team. Felipe De Castro Cruz Oliver Dziubak Kylie Wheeler 2005 IAAF World Championships 2005 Pole vaulter Vicky Parnov (15) was the youngest ever Australian Steve Hooker Kym Howe Heptathalon, Helsinki, Finland representative at the IAAF World Youth Athletics Championships in The year culminated with three WAIS athletes qualifying for the Kim Mickle Nicole Mladenis 2006 Commonwealth Games Morocco in July 2005. She placed fourth in the final, clearing 4.10m Australian team for the IAAF World Junior Athletics Championships in Ben Offereins Vicky Parnov Heptathalon, Melbourne, Australia – the highest vault by an Australian female at any world underage China in August. Pole vaulter Vicky Parnov, heptathlete Megan Wheatley Ellen Pettitt Lauren Shelley championships. and 400m hurdler Felipe De Castro Cruz have made the team. Pole John Steffensen Chris Troode Coaching Achievements vaulter Matei Tzvetanov has also been named but must achieve another Matei Tzvetanov Luke Vedelago Lyn Foreman Assistant Coach Combined Events, John Steffensen and Kylie Wheeler performed well at the 2005 World qualifying performance to confirm his selection. Megan Wheatley Kylie Wheeler Hurdles & Relays, 2006 Commonwealth Championships in Helsinki in August. John, an Athens Olympic silver Games, Australia medallist, made his mark in Australian Athletics history, becoming John Steffensen ended his outstanding 2005/2006 season by being Development Squad Members Alex Parnov Assistant Coach Pole Vault & Jumps, just the second ever Australian to reach the men’s 400m final at a named Athletic Australia’s Emerging Athlete of the Year. Rachel Birtles Ebony Cope 2006 Commonwealth Games Australia World Championships where he placed 8th. Kylie placed 15th in the Christopher Johnson Michael Leask heptathlon with a score of 5919 points, the fourth best performance by Wally Meekins Brittany Pettitt an Australian at a World Championships. Pole vaulter Paul Burgess was Andrew Storer Zoe Timmers forced to withdraw from the team because of injury. Miranda Tiong Steve Tucker Matei Tzvetanov Megan Wheatley Strong early season performances included Kim Mickle improving on her previous best by 43cm and high jumper Ellen Pettitt’s Service Providers personal best of 1.90m at an inter-club competition at Perry Lakes Gilman Barnitt Strength & Conditioning Stadium. Ellen’s jump was a Commonwealth Games ‘A’ Qualifier and 4cm Martin FitzSimons Physiologist higher than her previous best. Brian Glencross Program Consultant Carmel Goodman Doctor The count-down for the Commonwealth Games began in earnest in Andrew Lyttle Biomechanist January. Heather McGregor-Bayne ACE Coordinator Heather McGregor-Bayne Psychologist Kym Howe had an impressive start to the year with a record-breaking Greg Morgan Strength & Conditioning win in the women’s pole vault at the A-Series in Canberra. She Chris Perkin Physiotherapist cleared 4.61m to set new Commonwealth and meet records. Ted Polglaze Physiologist Jocelyn Young Physiotherapist Other standout performances at the series included javelin thrower Oliver Dziubak, who threw his season’s best and second-best career Major Title Winners throw of 80.62m to easily clear the rest of the men’s field and Chris Paul Burgess 2006 Australian Athletic Championships Troode, who placed third in the men’s 400m with a personal best time Pole Vault, Sydney, Australia of 45.42 seconds. 2006 Donesk - Indoor Pole Vault, Donesk, Ukraine The Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney at the start of 2006 Osaka GP Pole Vault, Osaka, Japan February doubled as the Commonwealth Games trials. Ten WAIS athletes Oliver Dziubak 2006 Australian Athletic Championships were selected in the Australian team and all achieved at least one Javelin, Sydney, Australia Commonwealth Games ‘A’ qualifier. These athletes were part of WAIS’ Kym Howe 2006 Commonwealth Games most successful contribution to a Commonwealth Games. Pole Vault, Melbourne, Australia Kimberley Mickle 2006 Australian Athletic Championships At the Games John Steffensen won two gold medals, an individual gold Javelin, Sydney, Australia in the men’s 400m in a personal best time (44.73 s) and as part of the Ellen Pettitt 2006 Australian Athletic Championships team with Chris Troode in the 4x400m relay. High Jump, Sydney, Australia John Steffensen 2006 Australian Athletic Championships Kym Howe broke her own Commonwealth record to win gold in the 400m, Sydney, Australia women’s pole vault, clearing 4.62m. Vicky Parnov cleared 4.25m to 2006 Commonwealth Games 400m, finish sixth. She was the youngest athlete in the Australian team and Melbourne, Australia the second youngest to compete in athletics at the Games. 2006 Commonwealth Games 4x400 Relay, Melbourne, Australia Kylie Wheeler achieved a personal best 6298 points to win silver in Chris Troode 2006 Commonwealth Games 4x400 Relay, the heptathlon. It was her second consecutive Commonwealth Games Melbourne, Australia heptathlon silver. Kylie was also given the honour of being the Athletics Kylie Wheeler 2006 Australian Athletic Championships Team’s female captain. Heptathlon, Sydney, Australia

Oliver Dziubak won bronze in the men’s javelin and Kim Mickle, Australian Representatives competing in her first senior national team just missed a podium finish Paul Burgess 2006 Commonwealth Games Pole Vault, in the women’s javelin, throwing 58.18m to take fourth place. Lauren Melbourne, Australia placed eighth in the women’s marathon; Ellen Pettit came sixth Shelley Ebony Cope 2006 Australian Development Team, China in the high jump and pole vaulter Paul Burgess, who had battled a calf Warwick Cregan 2006 Australian Development Team, China injury in the weeks before the event, managed to compete but did not Oliver Dziubak 2006 Commonwealth Games Javelin, clear a height. Melbourne, Australia WAIS Development Squad athlete Megan Wheatley was the Institute’s Photo: Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

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Baseball The competed in the in Sydney in late Major Title Winners January, where it finished fourth after being knocked out by eventual Liam Baron 2006 U18 AAA National Youth winners Queensland. Championships, Melbourne, Adam Courcha 2006 U18 AAA National Youth WAIS Baseball Coach Don Kyle was assistant coach of the WA team that Championships, Melbourne, Victoria included Kent Dixon, , Lachlan Dale, , Allan De San Miguel 2006 U18 AAA National Youth Dean White, , Mitch Graham, Scott Mitchinson, Mark Championships, Melbourne, Victoria Kelly, and Dylan Peacock. Scott and Brendan pitched 2006 U18 AAA National Youth the first six innings of the semi-final, conceding only two runs to the Championships, Melbourne, Victoria powerful Queensland line-up. Chris House 2006 U18 AAA National Youth Championships, Melbourne, Victoria The Perth Heat followed that tournament with matches against the Matthew Kennelly 2006 U18 AAA National Youth Chinese Taipei National Team in February. Chinese Taipei then played Championships, Melbourne, Victoria the Australian Senior Baseball Team in an eight-match series in Perth Daniel Schmidt 2006 U18 AAA National Youth and Victoria. Championships, Melbourne, Victoria Matthew Sibley 2006 U18 AAA National Youth In an initial three-match series in Perth, the Australians – with Allan de Championships, Melbourne, Victoria San Miguel, Luke Hughes, Mark Kelly, Lachlan Dale, Tim Kennelly, Scott Jason Smit 2006 U18 AAA National Youth Mitchinson, Dean White and Brendan Wise – defeated Chinese Taipei Championships, Melbourne, Victoria 2-1. Luke and Dean travelled to Victoria with the team, where Australia lost the remaining matches 2-3, bringing the overall score to a 4-4 Australian Representatives draw. Luke continued with the Australian Team to the World Baseball Adam Courcha 2005 U19 AAA World Championships, Classic in the in March. Taiwan Lachlan Dale 2006 Australia v Chinese Taipei, Back on the local scene, Liam Hendricks, Daniel Schmidt, Liam Baron, Perth, Australia Chris House and Adam Courcha were part of the National Under-19 Allan De San Miguel 2006 Australia v Chinese Taipei, (AAA) Team that beat New Zealand in a qualification series on the Perth, Australia Gold Coast in April. As the winner of the five-game play-off, Australia Chris House 2005 U17 AA World Championships, became eligible for the AAA Baseball World Championships in Cuba in Mexico September. Luke Hughes 2005 , Amsterdam, Netherlands The future of the WAIS Baseball Program is bright, with seven young 2006 Australia v Chinese Taipei, WAIS players part of the runner-up WA squad in the Schoolboys National Perth, Australia Baseball Championships in Adelaide in May. WA narrowly lost to NSW 2006 Australia v Chinese Taipei, (4-5) in the final. The 17-person WA squad included WAIS players Dean Melbourne, Australia Brendon, Jason Fisch, Liam Hendriks, Chris House, Cameron Lamb, 2006 , Chris Lofthouse and Christian Wise. At the end of each match a “most Florida, USA valuable player” was chosen for each team and WAIS recipients were Mark Kelly 2006 Australia v Chinese Taipei, Jason, Cameron, Christian, Liam and Dean (grand final). Dean and Liam Perth, Australia were named in the All Star Team and Liam won the Golden Arm award as Matthew Kennelly 2005 U17 AA World Championships, the best pitcher at the tournament. Mexico Tim Kennelly 2006 Australia v Chinese Taipei, To finish the outstanding year, WAIS Development Squad members Perth, Australia Christian Wise, Dean Brendon, and Jake White were Aaron MacKenzie 2005 Baseball World Cup, Amsterdam, chosen for the 18-man AA Team to play in the World Boy’s Tournament Netherlands in Japan in August. Scott Mitchinson 2006 Australia v Chinese Taipei, Perth, Australia Coach Daniel Schmidt 2005 U19 AAA World Championships, Don Kyle Head Coach Photo: Getty Images Taiwan Elite Squad Members Matthew Sibley 2005 U19 AAA World Championships, Lachlan Dale Allan De San Miguel Taiwan Kent Dixon Mitchell Graham Jason Smit 2005 U17 AA World Championships, LUKE HUGHES Chris House Luke Hughes Mexico Mark Kelly Matthew Kennelly Dean White 2005 Baseball World Cup, Amsterdam, The WAIS Baseball Squad has had an exciting year, with players breaking for the Asian Championships in Taiwan in August. The same month, Tim Kennelly Aaron MacKenzie a five-year major national team selection drought and others signing Chris House, Matthew Kennelly and Jason Smit made the AA Under-17 Netherlands Scott Mitchinson Dylan Peacock 2006 Australia v Chinese Taipei, to professional clubs. National Team that won a bronze medal at the AA World Championships Ben Rowe Daniel Schmidt in Mexico. Liam Hendricks was selected but was unable to travel Perth, Australia Dean White Brendan Wise 2006 Australia v Chinese Taipei, For the first time since the 2000 Olympics, WAIS players were chosen because of an injury. for a major national team. Aaron McKenzie, Luke Hughes and Dean Melbourne, Australia White competed at the World Cup in the Netherlands in September. The In January, WAIS players were among the star performers in WA’s win in Development Squad Members Brendan Wise 2006 Australia v Chinese Taipei, Corey Adamson Liam Baron Australian team finished fifth in its pool in the 18-team competition the AAA (Under-18) National Youth Baseball Championships. The team Perth, Australia Dean Brendon Adam Courcha but the international experience was valuable for the WAIS trio. went through the Championships in Victoria undefeated and became Nathan Driessen Jason Fisch Australian Champions for only the second time in 52 years. Infielder Liam Hendriks Chris House During the season, Elite Squad players Matthew Kennelly, Daniel Jason Smit led WA offensively, with a batting average of 0.421, with Matthew Kennelly Cameron Lamb Schmidt and Chris House signed professional contracts. Matthew sixteen hits from 38 bats – three doubles, one triple, one home run and Chris Lofthouse will join the Atlanta Braves, after also receiving an offer from the ten runs batted in. WAIS pitchers Liam Baron and Daniel Schmidt each Daniel Schmidt Matthew Sibley Philadelphia Phillies where his brother Tim plays. Daniel, a pitcher, and threw three winning games, while Liam Hendricks closed out five of the Jason Smit Jake White Chris, a catcher, signed with the Philadelphia Phillies and the Toronto ten games without conceding an earned run. Adam Courcha, Matthew Mitchell Williams Christian Wise Blue Jays respectively. Sibley, Allan De San Miguel, Matthew Kennelly and Chris House also played. WAIS now has 14 athletes playing Minor League Baseball with Service Providers professional baseball clubs in the United States. They return each year This season, the high profile Perth Heat team was resurrected and 11 Helen Baron-Hay Program Consultant from around September to March to work within the program and be of WAIS’s 12 Elite Squad players made the cut. The only omission was Matthew Burgin Psychologist available for State and National commitments. Aaron McKenzie, who is playing in the USA. Four of WAIS’s younger Carmel Goodman Doctor Development Squad athletes were also named in the initial squad. The Craig Hewson Physiotherapist WAIS had a strong representation in national teams this year. Australian Baseball League, and with it the Heat, had folded about Greg Morgan Strength & Conditioning Adam Courcha, Matthew Sibley and Daniel Schmidt were the three seven years ago. 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Canoeing

Performances by the WAIS Canoe Flatwater Squad exceeded expectations Lisa also had a successful international campaign. She won gold and this year, with Development Squad paddlers joining Elite Squad silver in the first World Cup in Poland in May; comfortably winning the representatives in national teams. K2 1000m and placing second in the Olympic-distance K2 500m race. Lisa paddled competitively in her remaining overseas competitions, Kate Forgione (WAIS/AIS) started her year overseas, competing at the with results including a seventh in the Veolia Champions Cup, a series 2005 World Championships in Croatia in August. Her crew finished a of 200m regattas. credible sixth in the final of the K4 1000m.

Development Squad paddler Simon Roll was selected in his first Coach Australian Team for the World Marathon Championships in Perth in Ramon Andersson Head Coach October. Simon finished a respectable 20th in the men’s K1 event, in what was regarded as one of the most competitive marathon fields ever Individual Scholarship Holders assembled. Reece Baker Lee Davey Kate Forgione* Lisa Oldenhof* Athens Olympian Lisa Oldenhof (WAIS/AIS) created WAIS history with Jesse Phillips her exceptional performance at the first Grand Prix of the season in *WAIS/AIS January. She won the women’s K1 500m race by three seconds, her first Elite Squad Members K1 victory at that level. Her result was also a significant achievement Reece Baker Lee Davey for WAIS. Although WAIS athletes had won races in crew boats and in Kate Forgione Lisa Oldenhof non-Olympic K1 events over the years, it was the first time a WAIS Jesse Phillips athlete had won a K1 race in an Olympic event at either a Grand Prix or Development Squad Members National Championships. Lisa was also a member of the winning crews Brody Baker in the K2 1000m and the K4 500m events. Michael Baker Jenni Bateman At the WA State Championships in February, Jesse Phillips had a Benjamin Mercer spectacular, six gold medal-winning performance. Lisa won three gold Simon Roll medals at the event. Tyrel Stedman The second National Grand Prix in February featured more outstanding Service Providers performances by WAIS paddlers. Lisa paddled in boats that won the Brendyn Appleby Strength & Conditioning K2 500m, K2 1000m and the K4 500m and she finished fifth in the K1 Gilman Barnitt Strength & Conditioning 500m. Kate Forgione paddled an exceptional K2 500m race with her Matthew Burgin Psychologist partner to finish second. Kate was also second, with her crew mates, Carmel Goodman Doctor in the K2 1000m and third in the K4 500m. Men’s Elite Squad members Andrew Hayden Physiotherapist Andrew Lyttle Biomechanist produced some personal best results at the event. Lee Davey and Jesse Phillips finished fifth in the K2 500m – their best result yet. Jesse had Ted Polglaze Physiologist his best K1 result, placing fifth in the K1 500m B Final, and recorded a Brett Slocombe Physiotherapist Peter Steele Doctor personal best time in coming second in the Under-20 K1 500m. Reece Duncan Sullivan Doctor Baker also recorded his best K1 result by finishing third in the B final of Lucy Warhurst Program Consultant the K1 500m. Michael Baker showed his potential over longer distances by winning the Under-20 K1 1000m. Angelique Wilson ACE Coordinator

There were also encouraging performances in the junior events, with Major Title Winners preparatory squad athletes Tom Herrera and Joe Berry winning the Lisa Oldenhof 2006 National Flatwater Canoe/Kayak Under-18 K4 1000m with their crew mates. Tom and Joe then paddled a Championships K4 500, Sydney, Australia great race to finish fourth in the Under-18 K2 500m. Melanie Schorer 2006 National Flatwater Canoe/Kayak and Eleanor Grinceri who are both still eligible for the Under-16 Championships K2 1000, Sydney, category finished third in the Under-18 K2 500m and fourth in the Australia Under-18 K2 1000m. In the Under-16 K1 1000m, they blitzed the field 2006 National Flatwater Canoe/Kayak to finish first and second, with Eleanor the victor. Championships K2 500, Sydney, Australia 2006 World Cup 1 K2 1000, Poznan, Most WAIS athletes produced personal best times and results at the Poland 2006 National Championships in March. Lisa continued her outstanding achievements by finishing second in the women’s K1 500m final, her Australian Representatives best K1 result at a national championships and followed up with wins, Kate Forgione 2005 World Championships K2 1000, with partner/s in the K 2 500m, K2 1000m and K4 500m all in world Zagreb, Croatia class times. This result contributed to her selection for the European Lisa Oldenhof 2006 World Cup 1 K2 1000, Poznan, World Cup tour. Kate Forgione and partner won bronze in the K2 500m Poland and produced her best result in the K1 200m to win bronze. She also 2006 World Cup 1 K2 500, Poznan, Poland took home silvers in the K4 500m and K2 1000m. Reece Baker achieved 2006 World Cup 2 K2 50,0 Duisburg, personal best times and his best placings in the K1 1000m and K1 Germany 500m, finishing first and second in the respective B finals. With those Simon Roll 2005 World Marathon Championships results, he effectively had a nationally ranking of 10 in both events K1 Slalom, Perth, Australia when visiting international paddlers were factored out; ensuring he qualified for the July selection regatta for the Under-23 team for World Cup 3. Jesse Phillips and Lee Davey also qualified for the selection regatta after placing fifth (fourth Australian) in the final of the K2 500m. The pair improved their previous personal best by about two seconds and beat opposition that included multiple world and Olympic Photo: Getty Images medallist Daniel Collins (NSW).

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Ryan continued his domination in international cycling, winning 2005 National U19 Road Championships the keirin and the sprint at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games to , Queensland, successfully defend his titles from the Manchester Commonwealth Australia Games. Ryan was also part of the bronze medal-winning team sprint. 2006 Australian U19 Track Peter was also on the 33-member Australian Cycling Team and won Championships Team Pursuit, Adelaide, Cycling silver in the 4000m team pursuit. Australia 2006 Australian U19 Track As members of the Cyclones, Peter and Ryan won medals at the 2006 Championships Individual Pursuit World Track Championships in France in April. Peter won gold in the 3000m, Adelaide, Australia team’s pursuit event, while Ryan won bronze in the team sprint. Peter 2006 Australian U19 Track then travelled to Italy to ride with road team .com- Championships Madison, Adelaide, AIS. Australia 2006 Australian U19 Track The future of the cycling program looks bright, with WAIS achieving Championships Points Race, Adelaide, its highest ever representation for junior world championship teams. Australia Cameron Meyer and Josie Tomic will compete in the World Junior Road 2006 Australian U19 Track Championships, after qualifying from the two junior road selection Championships Madison, Adelaide, events in Canberra in April and Mooball, NSW in May. Cameron and Josie Australia both had two time trial wins and two road race wins each. Also at these 2006 Australian U19 Track high profile selection events, Travis Meyer had two second placings and Championships Team Pursuit, Adelaide, Michael Fitzgerald had a third and a fifth road race placing. Cameron, Australia brother Travis, Josephine Butler and Scott Sunderland will compete Douglas Repacholi 2006 Australian U19 Track in the World Junior Track Championships. Both competitions are in Championships Team Pursuit, Adelaide, Belgium in August. WAIS head cycling coach Darryl Benson has again Australia been selected as national junior sprint coach. Scott Sunderland 2006 Australian U19 Track Championships Men’s Sprint, Adelaide, Australia Coach 2006 Australian U19 Track Darryl Benson Head Coach Championships Team Sprint, Adelaide, Australia Individual Scholarship Holders 2006 Australian U19 Track Kristine Bayley Ryan Bayley* Championships 1000m TT, Adelaide, Peter Dawson* Hayley Brown (nee Rutherford) Australia Cameron Meyer Scott Sunderland Josephine Tomic 2005 National U17 Road Championships *WAIS/AIS Individual Time Trial, Queensland, Australia Elite Squad Members 2005 National U17 Road Championships Kristine Bayley Ryan Bayley , Queensland, Australia Peter Dawson Hayley Brown (nee Rutherford) Cameron Meyer Scott Sunderland Australian Representatives Kristine Bayley 2006 World Cup - Sydney Women’s Development Squad Members Sprint, Sydney, Australia Photo: Adrian Broughton Josephine Butler Michael Fitzgerald 2006 World Cup - Sydney Women’s 500m Duane Johansen Rebecca MacPherson TT, Sydney, Australia PETER DAWSON Travis Meyer Adam O’Connor 2006 World Cup - Sydney Women’s Keirin, Sydney, Australia Peter Dawson helped Australia win gold in the team pursuit in the Byron Page Josephine Tomic WAIS’ gold medal-winning Olympians Ryan Bayley (WAIS/AIS) and Ryan Bayley 2006 Commonwealth Games Men’s Sprint, opening round of the UCI 2005 Track World Cup Classic in in Peter Dawson (WAIS/AIS) returned to top form this year but it was the Melbourne, Australia November. Kristine Bayley was in Australia’s three-member sprint group, Service Providers achievements of the younger athletes that created excitement for the 2006 Commonwealth Games Men’s Keirin, future of the WAIS Cycling Program. A record number of WAIS athletes finishing sixth in the women’s sprint and ninth in the keirin. Matthew Burgin Psychologist Brian Glencross Program Consultant Melbourne, Australia were chosen for junior world championships teams. 2006 Commonwealth Games Team Sprint, Travis Meyer created history at the Tasmanian Christmas Carnival, Carmel Goodman Doctor Melbourne, Australia becoming the first Western Australian to win the prestigious Launceston Deborah Kerr Dietitian Scott Sunderland and Cameron Meyer achieved outstanding results 2006 World Championships Wheelrace. Fellow under-19 cyclists Cameron Meyer, Duane Johansen Andrew Lyttle Biomechanist at the UCI 2005 Junior World Track Championships in August, winning Team Sprint, Bordeaux, France and Scott Sunderland also performed well among the international open Greg Morgan Strength & Conditioning four medals between them for Australia. Scott, competing as a first Peter Dawson 2006 Commonwealth Games Road Race, year junior, won bronze medals in the team sprint, then the 1000m time field. Ted Polglaze Physiologist Angelique Wilson ACE Coordinator Melbourne, Australia trial, improving on his previous best time by more than 1.4 secs. Scott 2006 Commonwealth Games Points Race, WAIS athletes won 23 of WA’s 25 medals at the 2006 Australian Senior, Jocelyn Young Physiotherapist also achieved a fourth position in the individual sprint. Cameron won Melbourne, Australia Junior and Multi-Disability Track Championships in Adelaide in February. bronze medals in the Madison and the team pursuit. 2006 Commonwealth Games Individual It was WA’s best ever result at these championships. Highlights included Major Title Winners Pursuit 4000m, Melbourne, Australia Kristine Bayley winning her first national senior title in the women’s Kristine Bayley 2006 Australian Senior Track Cameron then competed in the World Junior Road Championships. He 2006 Commonwealth Games Team 500m sprint, defeating dual Manchester Commonwealth Games champion Championships Women’s 500m TT, finished an impressive seventh out of 65 riders in the 23.5km time trial Pursuit, Melbourne, Australia Kerrie Meares. Kristine won bronze in the women’s team sprint with Adelaide, Australia and 72nd out of 171 riders in the gruelling 126km road race, including 2006 Track Cycling World Championships Preparatory Squad rider Sophie Cape. Ryan Bayley finished third in the Ryan Bayley 2006 Commonwealth Games Men’s Sprint, 64 who did not finish. Team Pursuit, Bordeaux, France men’s sprint and Peter Dawson won silver in the men’s individual 4km Melbourne, Australia Cameron Meyer 2005 World Junior Road Championships pursuit. In the junior under-19 division, Cameron Meyer won the four 2006 Commonwealth Games Men’s Keirin, In other overseas competitions, Kristine Bayley finished third in the Road Race, Vienna, Austria gold medals and one silver in addition to the Ride of the Series Award Melbourne, Australia 2005 Hanover Grand Prix in Germany in August. She followed that with 2005 World Junior Road Championships and Scott Sunderland won three gold medals and a bronze. Josephine Peter Dawson 2005 National Road Championships her first win at the Dudenhofen Grand Prix in the sprint event and third 23.5km Time Trial, Vienna, Austria Butler won silver in the women’s 500m time trial, the keirin and sprint, Criterium, Queensland, Australia in the keirin. 2005 World Junior Track Championships while Josie Tomic won silver in the points score and scratch race and 2006 Track Cycling World Championships Team Pursuit, Vienna, Austria also bronze in the women’s individual pursuit. Team Pursuit, Bordeaux, France Back in Australia, WAIS athletes performed outstandingly at the National 2005 World Junior Track Championships WA won the junior men’s team sprint with Scott Sunderland, Jason Jason Holloway 2006 Australian U19 Track Road Championships in Queensland in September. Peter Dawson won the Madison, Vienna, Austria Holloway and Duane Johansen and also won the teams pursuit title Championships Team Sprint, Adelaide, senior men’s criterium championship for the third time, while Sunderland 2005 World Junior Track Championships with Cameron Meyer, Travis Meyer, Duane Johansen and Doug Repacholi. Australia Meyer won the junior under-19 men’s time trial championship. Adam Team Sprint, Vienna, Austria O’Connor finished an unlucky fourth in the junior men’s under-19 road Both titles were won with Australian junior records. Duane Johansen 2006 Australian U19 Track Championships Team Sprint, Adelaide, 2005 World Junior Track Championships race, after setting up the winning breakaway of four. His frame broke 1000m TT, Vienna, Austria As a member of the Australian Cycling Team the Cyclones, Kristine Australia with 500m to go, leaving him unable to contest the four-man sprint to 2005 World Junior Track Championships came agonisingly close to a medal at World Track Cup 4 in Sydney in 2006 Australian U19 Track the line. Travis Meyer finished second in the under-17 individual road Men’s Sprint, Vienna, Austria March. She missed a bronze in the 500m time trial by a minuscule two- Championships Team Pursuit, Adelaide, time trial. Josie Tomic had a successful event, winning the under-17 women’s time trial and teams time trial, coming second in the criterium thousandth of a second. However, Kristine has had a remarkable season, Australia and third in the road race. Rebecca MacPherson came second in the being selected for three of the four world cups; compared with only one Coaching Achievements Darryl Benson Head Coach 2005 World Junior Track under-17 teams time trial, with WAIS Talent Search athlete Camille of the four in each of the past three years. Championships Pallet.

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Gymnastics

In late 2005 WAIS Gymnastics farewelled , who retired All Around final in the Senior International division, as well as winning Coaches Olivia Vivian 2005 World Championships, after being a member of the programme for 15 years (1990 to 2005), three gold medals – on the , Beam and Vault – and a silver on the Liz Chetkovich Head of Gymnastics Melbourne, Australia becoming the most decorated gymnast ever in Australia during that Uneven Bars in the apparatus finals. Olivia Vivian took the gold medal Nikolai Lapchine Senior Coach 2006 Friendship Classic, Pottsville, USA time. She competed in a remarkable 43 international events including on the Uneven Bars, her pet event, making a clean sweep for WAIS. Martine George Senior Coach two , two Commonwealth Games and four World Vladimir Joura Senior Coach Coaching Achievements Championships, and won more than 40 international medals. Her Competing for the first time in the junior international division, Jade Dhana Antulov Coach Martine George Personal Coach 2005 Australia v China career highlights included being captain of the team which won the Martin finished fourth in the All Around final. In the apparatus finals, Carly Brockis Development Coach Personal Coach 2005 International bronze medal at the 2003 World Championships and winning three she won silver on the Vault. Heidi Rose Development Coach Apparatus Challenge Commonwealth Games gold, four silver and one bronze. Salli Wills Development Coach Personal Coach 2005 Japan Junior WAIS newcomer Georgia Simpson had a gold rush in the International Tatiana Lapchina Coach / Choreographer International Despite Allana’s absence, WAIS gymnasts still made some outstanding Level 8 division, winning the All Around final, the Vault, Beam and Personal Coach 2005 World achievements in international competition during the year. Floor; with a silver medal on the Uneven Bars. Ashley Cooney, also Individual Scholarship Holders Championships competing in international Level 8, won silver on the Vault. Daria (Dasha) Joura * * Personal Coach 2006 Friendship Classic In July, at the Australia v China Apparatus Challenge, Daria (Dasha) Olivia Vivian Nikolai Lapchine Personal Coach 2006 Pacific Alliance Joura (WAIS/AIS) scored 9.750 on Floor to win the gold medal against Young WAIS gymnasts performed well under pressure to finish second *WAIS/AIS Championships Athens Olympic Games finalist, Cheng Fei from China. Dasha also added in the International Level 6 Team final, only 1.75 points behind a second gold medal to her tally, this time on Beam, as well as taking Queensland. Elite Squad Members the bronze on Uneven Bars. In September, Dasha competed in the Japan In the individual competition, Jessica Thompson finished with a silver Shannae Brydon Joanne Bunney Junior International in Yokohama reaching three apparatus finals. on the Floor. Kiara Isard Jade Martin Tain Molendijk Olivia Vivian, in her senior international debut, represented Australia in November at the 2005 World Championships which were hosted by Development Squad Members Gymnastics Australia in Melbourne. Olivia competed on Uneven Bars, Alisha Abeliotis Gabrielle Barham and with a superb routine in the qualification round, placed 13th with Courtney Barnard Julia Buri a score of 9.312 - missing out on the final by only 0.088 points. Nikola Chung Stephanie-Louise Collins Jul 05 - Oct 05 Ashley Cooney Samarah Demarsonae With a new international judging system being introduced by the Karina Donatti Coralee Evitt Federation of International Gymnastics in January 2006, all gymnasts Lauren Fane Rae Gidley were challenged to upgrade their routines to respond to the open ended Sally Hackett Stine Helm system which was put in place (with scores as high as 15.00 or more Sian Holtzman Kate Langton Jul 05 - Mar 06 now being possible). Serena Martin Claire Mooney Claire Newbury Courtney Peoples Three WAIS gymnasts – Dasha Joura, Lauren Mitchell (WAIS/AIS) Claudia Perry Jul 05 - Jan 06 Emma Prunty and Olivia Vivian – were among the final 12 competing for Melbourne Rachel Purdy Jamison Ruscoe Commonwealth Games selection, with Dasha in particular being highly Emily Salotti Georgia Simpson fancied to be selected. A disappointing trial left Dasha out of the Breanna Skinner Kesley Smith team, however the WAIS gymnasts did not let the Commonwealth Jessica Thompson Daniella Wasserman Jul 05 - Dec 05 Games setbacks stop them from impressing on the world stage at other Shanae Withers competitions.

Olivia Vivian competed in the Friendship Classic in Pennsylvania USA Service Providers Matthew Burgin Psychologist in March, a prestigious annual invitational competition. She finished Deborah Kerr Dietitian fourth All Around with a score of 54.050 and third on the Uneven Bars Andrew Lyttle Biomechanist with a high score of 14.950. Ken Maguire Doctor Greg Morgan Strength & Conditioning Dasha Joura also bounced back at the Pacific Alliance Championships in Joanne Norcott Physiotherapist Hawaii in April. She was part of the Australian Women’s Senior Team that Claire Rechichi Physiologist won a silver medal behind the strong USA team. Lauren Mitchell had Alison Slattery Masseur been named in the Junior Team but had to withdraw due to injury. Angelique Wilson ACE Coordinator

At the end of the year, Dasha Joura was in final preparation for her first World Cup event in Shanghai, China Major Title Winners Daria Joura 2005 International Apparatus Challenge Throughout the year, WAIS gymnasts continued to benefit from Beam & Floor, Melbourne, Australia attendance at both national and international camps and clinics. The 2006 Australian Gymnastics WAIS Gymnastics Elite Squad spent two weeks in Russia in October Championships Senior International All 2005 and gained tremendously from training intensively at the famous Around, Vault Beam, Floor, Sydney, Dinamo Club in Moscow. They were also able to visit the national Australia gymnastics training centre in Krugloye to watch the Russian junior and Olivia Vivian 2006 Australian Gymnastics senior national teams in action. It was also an opportunity to meet up Championships Senior International with Andrei Rodionenko, who had been the WAIS head gymnastics coach Uneven Bars, Sydney, Australia from 1991 to 1996, and now had returned home to be the Technical Georgia Simpson 2006 Australian Gymnastics Director for (Men and Women) for the Russian Championships International Level 8 Gymnastics Federation. All Around, Vault Beam, Floor, Sydney, Australia As members of the 2005-2006 AIS/GA Olympic Squad, Dasha Joura and Lauren Mitchell attended numbers of camps held regularly at the AIS. Australian Representatives These continued to be most beneficial. WAIS gymnastics included in Daria Joura 2005 Australia v China, Canberra, National Invitational camps were Olivia Vivian and Shannae Brydon, Australia with Kiara Isard, Tain Molendijk and Emily Little being invited to 2005 International Apparatus Challenge, participate in a camp in Canberra in December for gymnasts preparing Melbourne, Australia for the 2008 and 2012 Olympic cycles. 2005 Japan Junior International, Yokohama, Japan WAIS gymnasts performed outstandingly at the National Artistic 2006 Pacific Alliance Championships, Honolulu, USA Gymnastics Championships in Sydney in May. Seventeen girls competed Photo: Etsuko Ikeda Photo: Adrian Broughton with standout performances including Dasha Joura claiming gold in the OLIVIA VIVIAN LAUREN MITCHELL 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 30 31

Hockeymens

In Jason Duff’s first full year as head coach of the WAIS Men’s Coach Hockey Program he continued to implement strategies to develop more Jason Duff Head Coach Australian representatives. These included a training and competition tour to for young WAIS players and a series in Perth against Individual Scholarship Holders Japan. WAIS hopes to add to its achievements of four players in the Ben Bishop Geoffrey Boyce Australian squad, three in the national development squad and three in Michael Boyce* Steven Boyce the national junior squad. Ian Burcher Jonathon Charlesworth Brent Dancer* Bevan George, OAM* Jonathon Charlesworth, Ian Burcher and (WAIS/ Aaron Hopkins* Fergus Kavanagh* AIS) were part of Australia’s Under-21 Men’s Hockey Team (Burras) that Jason Vuletich finished second in the Men’s Rabo Junior World Cup in the Netherlands *WAIS/AIS in July. The Burras lost 2-1 to Argentina in the final. The loss took the Australian Under-21 World Cup silver medal tally to three, with Elite Squad Members similar losses in 1982 and 1989. Australia won its only Under-21 World Ben Bishop Geoffrey Boyce Cup in 1997. Jonathon’s future in the sport looks promising, with his Michael Boyce Steven Boyce performance at the Cup earning him an invitation to a national senior Ian Burcher Jonathon Charlesworth squad camp at the end of 2005. Brent Dancer Bevan George, OAM Richard Gibson Aaron Hopkins The Australian Senior Men’s Hockey Team (Kookaburras), with Andrew Jacobs Jul - Sep 05 Fergus Kavanagh Bevan George (WAIS/AIS), Ben Bishop and Aaron Hopkins (WAIS/ Dean Pover Jason Vuletich AIS), finished second in the Men’s Rabobank Trophy in August. The Kookaburras started slowly but improved during the tournament and Development Squad Members were defeated 4-3 by in the final. Michael Boyce (WAIS/AIS) Lloyd Anderson Tristan Clemons had been selected for the Kookaburras’ European tour but was forced to Judd Dyer Tom Edwards withdraw with an ankle injury. Andrew Jacobs Oct 05 - Jun 06 Tyler Lovell Leon Martin Alistair Park The Kookaburras took on the might of the world in December at the Andrew Smith Cameron Tremayne prestigious Champions Trophy, featuring the top six nations of the Chris Watkins Daniel White world. Australia has won the tournament on seven occasions but had not brought the trophy home since 1999 in Brisbane. Bevan George and Aaron Hopkins were both instrumental in the demolition (3-1) of arch Service Providers Martin FitzSimons Physiologist rival Holland in the final. Geish Hori Strength & Conditioning Andrew Lyttle Biomechanist Bevan and Aaron continued on the Kookaburras tour, playing in the Heather McGregor-Bayne Psychologist World Cup Qualifier in Fiji. The Australians beat New Zealand 5-1 to Matt Spencer Physiologist qualify for the BDO World Cup in Germany in 2006. Peter Steele Doctor Lucy Warhurst Program Consultant WA won the 2005 Men’s Under-18 National Hockey Championships. Photo: Getty Images Dean Whittington Physiotherapist Tristan Clemons, Tom Edwards and Tyler Lovell were part of the WA Angelique Wilson ACE Coordinator team that defeated Victoria 4-2 in the final. Michael Wood Physiotherapist AARON HOPKINS In 2006, Michael Boyce returned to the Australian team. He joined Bevan and Aaron in the Kookaburras team that won a five-match test Major Title Winners Australian Representatives Aaron Hopkins 2005 Rabo Bank Trophy, Amsterdam, series against Spain in January; then won two games against Malaysia Michael Boyce 2006 Spain Series, Melbourne, Australia Ben Bishop 2005 Rabo Bank Trophy, Amsterdam, Holland in March. 2006 Spain Series, Hobart, Australia Holland 2005 World Cup Qualifier, Suva, Fiji Ian Burcher 2005 Malaysia Series, Kuala Lumpur, Michael Boyce 2006 Spain Series, Melbourne, Australia 2005 Champions Trophy, Chennai, India Bevan and Aaron were then named in their second consecutive Malaysia 2006 Spain Series, Hobart, Australia 2006 Spain Series, Melbourne, Australia Commonwealth Games team. The Kookaburras defended their perfect Jonathon Charlesworth 2005 Malaysia Series, Kuala Lumpur, Ian Burcher 2005 Malaysia Series, Kuala Lumpur, 2006 Spain Series, Hobart, Australia gold record, having won both Commonwealth Games men’s hockey Malaysia Malaysia 2006 Malaysia Series, Perth, Australia tournaments in 1998 and 2002. Bevan was also in the team that won Tom Edwards 2005 U18 Nationals, Woollongong, 2005 Junior World Cup 2005, Rotterdam, 2006 Commonwealth Games, Melbourne, gold at the Athens Olympics. Australia Holland Australia Bevan George, OAM 2005 World Cup Qualifier Suva, Fiji Jonathon Charlesworth 2005 Malaysia Series, Kuala Lumpur, Fergus Kavanagh 2005 Malaysia Series, Kuala Lumpur, WAIS players were in the Smokefree WA Thundersticks team that finished 2005 Champions Trophy, Chennai, India Malaysia Malaysia fourth in the 2006 Australian Men’s Hockey League season. The team 2006 Spain Series, Melbourne, Australia 2005 Junior World Cup 2005, Rotterdam, 2005 Junior World Cup 2005, Rotterdam, improved during the season but many of the young players lacked finals 2006 Spain Series, Hobart, Australia Holland Holland experience. 2006 Malaysia Series Perth, Australia Bevan George, OAM 2005 Rabo Bank Trophy, Amsterdam, 2006 Commonwealth Games Holland Coaching Achievements In May, Michael Boyce, Bevan George, Aaron Hopkins and Fergus Melbourne, Australia 2005 World Cup Qualifier Suva, Fiji Jason Duff Head Coach 2005 AIS Development Tour Kavanagh were awarded AIS men’s hockey scholarships based on their Aaron Hopkins 2005 World Cup Qualifier Suva, Fiji 2005 Champions Trophy, Chennai, India Japan Test Series, Japan strong performances in the first half of the year. Jason Vuletich and 2005 Champions Trophy, Chennai, India 2006 Spain Series, Melbourne, Australia Assistant Coach 2006 Azlan Shah Cup, Geoff Boyce were both selected in the Australian senior development 2006 Spain Series, Melbourne, Australia 2006 Spain Series, Hobart, Australia Malaysia squad. 2006 Spain Series, Hobart, Australia 2006 Malaysia Series, Perth, Australia 2006 Malaysia Series Perth, Australia 2006 18th Commonwealth Games, At the end of the year, WA finished an unlucky fourth in the Under-18 2006 Commonwealth Games, Melbourne, Australia National Championships. WA had finished the minor rounds unbeaten Melbourne, Australia but was unable to take its winning form into the finals. Preparatory Fergus Kavanagh 2005 Malaysia Series, Kuala Lumpur, Squad player’s Justin Knapp and Justin McDougall were standout Malaysia performers in the semi-final match. Daniel White 2005 U18 Nationals, Woollongong, Australia 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 32 33

Major Title Winners Australian Representatives Stephanie Andrews 2006 Australian Women’s Under 18 2005 4-Nations U21 Women’s Championships, Adelaide, Australia Tournament, Jiangsu, China Fiona Boyce 2005 4-Nations U21 Women’s 2005 Women’s Junior Hockey World Tournament, Jiangsu, China Cup, Santiago, Chile Hockeywomens 2006 Women’s , Emily Halliday 2005 The Holiday Inn Women’s Various, Australia Challenge, Adelaide & Queensland, Jemma Buckley 2006 Australian Women’s Under 18 Australia The WAIS Women’s Hockey Program has enjoyed a successful year, with Championships, Adelaide, Australia 2005 Indira Gandhi International increased representation in national senior and junior teams. 2006 Women’s Australian Hockey League, Gold Cup, , India Various, Australia 2005 Women’s Oceanic Qualifier, Six of the nine WAIS players who competed in the National Under-21 Chantelle Ciallella 2006 Women’s Australian Hockey League, Auckland, New Zealand & Women’s Hockey Championships made the Australian team for the Junior Various, Australia Sydney, Australia World Cup in Chile in September. Fiona Boyce, Kate Hubble, Rheannin Paige Collins 2006 Australian Women’s Under 18 2005 Women’s Champions Trophy, Kelly, Shelly Liddelow, Kobie McGurk (WAIS/AIS) and Championships, Adelaide, Australia Canberra, Australia (WAIS/AIS) made up an impressive third of the Jillaroos team and WAIS 2006 Women’s Australian Hockey League, 2006 4-Nations Tournament, women’s head hockey coach Neil Hawgood was named as an assistant Various, Australia Cordoba, Argentina coach. WAIS athlete Amy Shaw was selected as an additional squad Hannah Cook 2006 Australian Women’s Under 18 2006 Commonwealth Games, member. The Jillaroos finished an unlucky fourth in the World Cup, Championships, Adelaide, Australia Melbourne, Australia losing 2-1 to the Netherlands in the playoff for third and fourth. It Kate Denning 2006 Australian Women’s Under 18 Kate Hubble 2005 4-Nations U21 Women’s was the first time the Jillaroos have not had a podium placing in four Championships, Adelaide, Australia Tournament, Jiangsu, China Junior World Cup attempts. Emily Halliday 2005 The Holiday Inn Women’s 2005 Women’s Junior Hockey World Challenge, Adelaide & Queensland, Cup, Santiago, Chile Kim Walker (WAIS/AIS) joined Emily Halliday (WAIS/AIS), Sian Australia Rheannin Kelly 2005 4-Nations U21 Women’s Smithson and Kobie McGurk on the Australian Women’s Senior Team 2005 Indira Gandhi International Tournament, Jiangsu, China for the Holiday Inn Women’s Challenge in August. The Hockeyroos Gold Cup, Delhi, India 2005 Women’s Junior Hockey World completed a 6-0 clean sweep of Korea in the event. 2005 Women’s Oceanic Qualifier, Cup, Santiago, Chile

Auckland, New Zealand & Shelly Liddelow 2005 4-Nations U21 Women’s The Hockeyroos continued their good form to win their second Indira Sydney, Australia Tournament, Jiangsu, China Gandhi International Gold Cup in India, with a 5-3 win against the 2006 Commonwealth Games, 2005 Women’s Junior Hockey World home side in the final. The Australian team, with Emily and Kim, also Melbourne, Australia Cup, Santiago, Chile qualified for the 2006 World Cup, after defeating New Zealand two 2006 Women’s Australian Hockey League, Kobie McGurk 2005 4-Nations U21 Women’s matches to one in November. Various, Australia Tournament, Jiangsu, China Kate Hubble 2005 4-Nations U21 Women’s 2005 The Holiday Inn Women’s In October, WAIS’ two youngest female hockey players, Paige Collins Tournament, Jiangsu, China Challenge, Adelaide & Queensland, and Holly White, were part of the WA team that became Under-15 2006 Women’s Australian Hockey League, Australia National Champions for the first time. Holly was named player of the Various, Australia 2005 Women’s Junior Hockey World tournament. Rheannin Kelly 2005 4-Nations U21 Women’s Cup, Santiago, Chile Tournament, Jiangsu, China 2005 Women’s Champions Trophy, At the end of 2005, Emily, Kobie and Kim were selected for the Samsung Shelly Liddelow 2005 4-Nations U21 Women’s Canberra, Australia Champions Trophy in Canberra. The Hockeyroos made it to the gold Tournament, Jiangsu, China 2006 4-Nations Tournament, medal match but lost the penalty stroke shoot-out to The Netherlands 2006 Women’s Australian Hockey League, Cordoba, Argentina 5-4. It was still a successful outing, with Australia’s result moving the Various, Australia 2006 Commonwealth Games, team from fourth to second in the World Rankings. Kobie McGurk 2005 4-Nations U21 Women’s Melbourne, Australia Tournament, Jiangsu, China Sian Smithson 2005 The Holiday Inn Women’s Early in 2006, the WAIS trio were in the Hockeyroos team that finished Photo: Getty Images 2005 The Holiday Inn Women’s Challenge, Adelaide & Queensland, third at an invitational tournament in Argentina then beat Canada in a EMILY HALLIDAY Challenge, Adelaide & Queensland, Australia test series in Perth. Australia Jayde Taylor 2005 4-Nations U21 Women’s 2006 Commonwealth Games, Tournament, Jiangsu, China Emily, Kobie and Kim were part of the gold medal-winning Hockeyroos Coach Melbourne, Australia 2005 Women’s Junior Hockey World team for the Melbourne Commonwealth Games. The Hockeyroos previously Neil Hawgood Head Coach 2006 Women’s Australian Hockey League, Cup, Santiago, Chile won the gold in 1998 but had been relegated to third in 2002. Individual Scholarship Holders Various, Australia Kim Walker 2005 The Holiday Inn Women’s 2006 Women’s Australian Hockey League, Challenge, Adelaide & Queensland, Fiona Boyce, Jemma Buckley and Ashleigh Nelson were named in the Fiona Boyce Emily Halliday* Various, Australia Australia 16-player National Junior Women’s Squad after the Under-18 and Under- Kate Hubble Rheannin Kelly Ashleigh Nelson 2006 Women’s Australian Hockey League, 2005 Indira Gandhi International 21 National Championships finished for the year. Shelly Liddelow* Kobie McGurk* Various, Australia Gold Cup, Delhi, India The start of 2006 saw the State Under 18 Team win the National Sian Smithson Jayde Taylor* Amy Shaw 2006 Women’s Australian Hockey League, 2005 Women’s Oceanic Qualifier, Championship title in Adelaide in April. WAIS athletes Stephanie Kim Walker* *WAIS/AIS Various, Australia Auckland, New Zealand & Andrews, Jemma Buckley, Paige Collins, Hannah Cook, Kate Denning Sian Smithson 2005 The Holiday Inn Women’s Sydney, Australia and Holly White were members of the successful team. Elite Squad Members Fiona Boyce Jemma Buckley Challenge, Adelaide & Queensland, 2005 Women’s Champions Trophy, Australia Canberra, Australia The SmokeFree WA Diamonds won the 2006 Australian Hockey League Emily Halliday Kate Hubble 2006 Women’s Australian Hockey League, 2006 4-Nations Tournament, title in May. Emily Halliday won the player of the grand final award. Rheannin Kelly Shelly Liddelow Various, Australia Cordoba, Argentina Kate Hubble, Fiona Boyce, Kim Walker, Chantelle Ciallella, Paige Kia Mansell Kobie McGurk Jayde Taylor 2005 4-Nations U21 Women’s 2006 Commonwealth Games, Collins, Hope Munro, Shelly Liddelow (WAIS/AIS), Jayde Taylor, Hope Munro Ashleigh Nelson Tournament, Jiangsu, China Melbourne, Australia Ashleigh Nelson, Emily Halliday, Sian Smithson, Kobie McGurk, Jemma Amy Shaw Sian Smithson 2006 Women’s Australian Hockey League, Buckley and Amy Shaw were also in the team. It was the Diamonds’ Jayde Taylor Kim Walker Various, Australia third national title, but their second in three years. Coaching Achievements Development Squad Members Kim Walker 2005 The Holiday Inn Women’s Neil Hawgood National Junior Assistant Coach 2005, Challenge, Adelaide & Queensland, Emily, Kim and Kobie have been selected in the 2006 National Squad Stephanie Andrews Chantelle Ciallella Under 21 4-Nations Tournament Australia and Shelly Liddelow has made the National Development Squad. The Paige Collins Hannah Cook Jiangsu, China 2005 Indira Gandhi International three national squad athletes are part of the team for the Champions Kate Cumming Kate Denning National Junior Assistant Coach, Gold Cup, Delhi, India Trophy in the Netherlands in July. Melissa Luff Melita Morriss 2005, Junior World Cup Santiago, Chile 2005 Women’s Oceanic Qualifier, Jessica Stanley Caitlin National Assistant Coach 2006, Auckland, New Zealand & Seven WAIS athletes were named in the WA Under-21 team preparing for Holly White Commonwealth Games, Melbourne, Sydney, Australia the Nationals Championships in July. Jayde Taylor, Chantelle Ciallella, Australia 2006 Commonwealth Games, Ashleigh Nelson, Rheannin Kelly, Amy Shaw, Fiona Boyce and Melissa Service Providers Melbourne, Australia Luff will contest these championships. Liz Booth Program Consultant 2006 Women’s Australian Hockey League, Fiona Chromiak Physiotherapist Various, Australia Fiona, Paige Collins, Chantelle Ciallella and Stephanie Andrews were Martin FitzSimons Physiologist Holly White 2006 Australian Women’s Under 18 awarded AIS visiting scholarships to train for a week with other Carmel Goodman Doctor Championships, Adelaide, Australia potential Sydney Youth Olympic athletes. Geish Hori Strength & Conditioning Heather McGregor-Bayne Psychologist Angelique Wilson ACE Coordinator 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 34 35

Netball

State representation was strong throughout the year, a good indication of the success of the WAIS development programs. Eight WAIS players were members of the 21-and-under team that won its National Netball Championships. After the Championships, Jasmine Keene, Josie Janz, Susan Fuhrmann (AIS/WAIS), Nikala Smith and Janelle Lawson were named in the 22-player Australian 21-and-Under Netball Squad. Kate Beveridge**, who was playing with the AIS but returned to WAIS in 2006, was also named. Other WA players for the Championships were Amber Metcalfe, Kerri-Lee McGranaghan, Karly Hoar, Kyra Neal, Amber Harvey and Ashleigh Neal.

The WA Open Netball Team finished third in its National Netball Championships. Helen Aravidis, Emma Beckett, Kodie Blay, Melissa Johnston, Kate Lazenby, Kym Mitchell, Stacey Rosman and Larrissa Willcox played for WA.

Centre-court player Jess Shynn and defender Susan Fuhrmann were part of the silver-medal winning Australian Netball Team in the Melbourne Commonwealth Games. The team played strongly but was unable to defend its gold medal from the 2002 Manchester Games. Kate Beveridge had also attended the final selection camp and just missed the final squad.

WAIS had a strong representation at the 2006 17-and-Under and 19- and-Under National Championships in NSW. Jade Carmody, Lauren Emmens, Kaitlyn Lilly and Briony Carlyon played in the 17-and- Under team that finished equal fourth. The 19-and-Under team also finished fourth. WAIS athletes representing WA were Jasmine Keene, Nicole Schaillee, Ashleigh Neal, Paula Markham, Sarah Ebbott, Sarah Geddes and Andrea Gilmore.

Perth Orioles’ goal shooter Caitlin Bassett has been rewarded for her outstanding performances in 2006, being added to the Australian 21- and-under Squad. The Orioles’ youngest player was also selected in the U-19 Australian Talent Identification Squad for 2006.

Jess Shynn and Susan Fuhrmann are preparing for Australian team matches against New Zealand in July.

Coaches Photo: Courtesy of WA Netball Carol Byers Head Coach Michelle Wilkins Development Coach Sue Kenny Orioles Assistant Coach KATE BEVERIDGE Individual Scholarship Holders The WAIS Netball Program has gone from strength to strength this year, Kate Beveridge** Susan Fuhrmann** building on the successes achieved in 2005. Jessica Shynn

** AIS/WAIS Photo: Courtesy of WA Netball The Perth Orioles (WAIS Elite Netball Squad) finished the 2005

Commonwealth Bank Trophy season in sixth position, their best in KODIE BLAY recent years. They continued to improve in the 2006 season and had Elite Squad Members Helen Aravidis Caitlin Bassett their most successful start to a season in their 10-year history in the Service Providers Amber Metcalfe 2005 National 21&U Championships, competition. At the end of June, the Orioles had won four of their Emma Beckett Kirby Bentley Helen Baron-Hay Program Consultant ACT, Australia matches and lost five. Kate Beveridge Kodie Blay Catherine Devitt Amber Harvey Jacinta Downey Physiotherapist Ashleigh Neal 2005 National 21&U Championships, Carmel Goodman Doctor ACT, Australia On the State front, WAIS Power (WAIS Development Netball Squad) Melissa Johnston Janelle Lawson Andrew Lyttle Biomechanist Kyra Neal 2005 National 21&U Championships, finished the 2005 Smokefree State Netball League in fourth but was Kate Lazenby Sam Lee (nee Andrews) Heather McGregor-Bayne Psychologist ACT, Australia ineligible for finals because WAIS players play for the Institute and Kym Mitchell Stacey Rosman Greg Morgan Strength & Conditioning Jessica Shynn 2005 Jamaica v Australia Test Series, their club teams in the same division. Jessica Shynn Nikala Smith Larrissa Willcox Claire Rechichi Physiologist Kingston, Jamaica Angelique Wilson ACE Coordinator Jessica Shynn retained her spot in the Australian Netball Squad for Australian Representatives 2005/2006, when the squad was announced in September. At the end Development Squad Members Jessica Shynn 2005 New Zealand v Australia Test, of 2005 she played international tests against New Zealand and Jamaica Briony Carlyon Jade Carmody Major Title Winners Auckland, New Zealand and was named as a standout player in the third and final game against Sarah Ebbott Lauren Emmens Amber Harvey 2005 National 21&U Championships, 2005 Jamaica v Australia Test Series, Jamaica. Sarah Geddes Andrea Gilmore ACT, Australia Amber Harvey Karly Hoar Karly Hoar 2005 National 21&U Championships, Kingston, Jamaica 2006 Commonwealth Games, WAIS athletes dominated the 2005 WA Netball Awards. Nikala Smith, Josephine Janz Melissa Johnston ACT, Australia Melbourne, Australia who scored 316 goals in the 2005 season, was named Perth Orioles Jasmine Keene Kaitlyn Lilly Josephine Janz 2005 National 21&U Championships, Susan Fuhrmann 2006 Commonwealth Games, Player of the Year; mid-court player Stacey Rosman won the Perth Alison Lunt Paula Markham ACT, Australia Melbourne, Australia Orioles Coaches Award; The Jill McIntosh Medal was awarded to centre- Kerri Lee McGranaghan Amber Metcalfe Jasmine Keene 2005 National 21&U Championships, court player Catherine Devitt; Anna Vidler was named the Division 1 Teena Miller Ashleigh Neal ACT, Australia SmokeFree Player of the Year and the WA Players’ Player Award went to Kyra Neal Michelle Schaillee Kerri Lee McGranaghan 2005 National 21&U Championships, Emma Beckett. Nicole Schaillee ACT, Australia 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 36 37

Morag McCallum 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, Jessica Huston 2005 Bearing Point Lucerne World U19W4x, Lake Barrington, Australia Cup, OLW2x, Lucerne, Switzerland 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, 2005 World Under 23 Championships, U19W4-, Lake Barrington, Australia U23LW2x, Amsterdam, Netherlands 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, Brenton Jenke 2005 Bearing Point Lucerne World Cup, Rowing U19W2-, Lake Barrington, Australia OM8+, Lucerne, Switzerland 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, 2005 World Under 23 Championships, U19W8+, Lake Barrington, Australia U23M8+, Amsterdam, Netherlands The WAIS Rowing Program continued its successful achievements of Coaches David McGowan 2006 Poznan World Cup OM8+, David Kelly 2005 Bearing Point Lucerne World Cup, high national representation and international success this year, Antonio Maurogiovanni Head Coach Poznan, Poland OM4x, Lucerne, Switzerland culminating in a record number of WAIS rowers being chosen for the Jason Lane Senior Coach Peder Olsen 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, 2005 World Under 23 Championships, coming World Championships. Gonzalo Briones Junior Development Coach U23M4-, Lake Barrington, Australia U23M4x, Amsterdam, Netherlands Individual Scholarship Holders 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, Jo Lutz 2006 Munich World Cup, OW8+, Munich, Six WAIS athletes represented Australia at the first World Under- Robert Alderman Natalie Bale U23M8+, Lake Barrington, Australia Germany 23 Rowing Championships (previously known as the World Under-23 Amber Bradley Ross Brown Sarah Outhwaite 2005 World Rowing Championships 2006 Munich World Cup, OW2-, Munich, Regatta) in Amsterdam in July. Jessica Huston and partner won bronze Ben Cureton Jeremy Ellis OW8+, Gifu, Japan Germany in the women’s lightweight double scull, one of only two Australian Steven Fletcher Perrin Franks Emily Rose 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, 2006 Poznan World Cup, OW8+, Poznan, medals. James Gatti Karolina Hayes U19W2-, Lake Barrington, Australia Poland Jessica Huston Brenton Jenke 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, 2006 Poznan World Cup, OW2-, Poznan, At the 2005 World Rowing Championships in Japan in August, WAIS David Kelly Jo Lutz U19W4-, Lake Barrington, Australia Poland rowers won medals in three events. Sarah Outhwaite rowed with David McGowan Annika Naughton 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, David McGowan 2006 Munich World Cup, OM4-, Munich, Natalie Bale to win silver in the women’s pair, before winning gold as Sarah Outhwaite Sally Robbins U19W4x, Lake Barrington, Australia Germany a member of the women’s eight. Amber Bradley continued her World Todd Skipworth Jeremy Stevenson 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, 2006 Poznan World Cup, OM8+, Cup successes to win bronze in the women’s double scull. In his first Stefan Szczurowski Perry Ward U19W8+, Lake Barrington, Australia Poznan, Poland time in a senior team, Todd Skipworth was a member of the fourth- Elite Squad Members Todd Skipworth 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, Annika Naughton 2005 Bearing Point Lucerne World Cup, placed men’s lightweight four. Natalie Bale Amber Bradley OLM2-, Lake Barrington, Australia OW4-, Lucerne, Switzerland Ross Brown Ben Cureton Jeremy Stevenson 2006 Poznan World Cup, OM8+, Poznan, 2005 World Under 23 Championships, Back in Australia, WAIS athletes won most of the open titles at the Steven Fletcher James Gatti Poland U23W4-, Amsterdam, Netherlands State Rowing Championships while young rowers represented WA in the Jessica Huston Brenton Jenke Australian Representatives Sarah Outhwaite 2005 World Rowing Championships, Youth Cup in Adelaide. At the Youth Cup, Peder Olsen, Jeremy Ellis, David Kelly Jo Lutz Natalie Bale 2005 World Rowing Championships OW8+, Gifu, Japan Perrin Franks and Rhys Grant were members of the winning eight, David McGowan Annika Naughton OW2-, Gifu, Japan 2005 World Rowing Championships, Peder and Jeremy also won the men’s four while Perrin was third in the Sarah Outhwaite Sally Robbins Amber Bradley 2005 World Rowing Championships 2005 OW2-, Gifu, Japan men’s lightweight double scull. Karolina Hayes and Libby Alderman Todd Skipworth Jeremy Stevenson OW2X, Gifu, Japan Todd Skipworth 2005 World Rowing Championships, were second in the women’s eight. Cade Zulsdorf 2006 Munich World Cup OW8+, OLM4-, Gifu, Japan Development Squad Members Munich, Germany 2006 Munich World Cup, OLM4-, Munich, Following the 2005 international season Amber Bradley returned to Libby (Elizabeth) Alderman Robert Alderman 2006 Munich World Cup OW2-, Germany Perth and the WAIS program for her preparations for the 2006 season. Jayden Edwards Jeremy Ellis Munich, Germany 2006 Poznan World Cup, OLM4-, Poznan, WAIS rowers performed well at the 2006 National Championships and Sian Flynn Perrin Franks 2006 Poznan World Cup OW8+, Poland Interstate Regatta in Tasmania in March, which doubled as a national Karolina Hayes Conor McCombe Poznan, Poland Jeremy Stevenson 2005 World Rowing Championships, selection regatta. WAIS athletes contributed to nine open, three Under- Peder Olsen Perry Ward 2006 Poznan World Cup OW2-, OM4- Gifu, Japan 23 and seven Under-19 medals. Joshua Williams Poznan, Poland 2006 Munich World Cup, OM8+, Ross Brown 2005 World Rowing Championships, Munich, Germany After the final national selection regatta, Morag McCallum, Emily Service Providers Gilman Barnitt Strength & Conditioning OLM2-, Gifu, Japan 2006 Poznan World Cup, OM8+, Rose, Brittany Mann and Georgia Baker were chosen to represent Ben Cureton 2006 Munich World Cup, OLM4-, Poznan, Poland Australia in the coxless four at the World Junior Rowing Championships Liz Booth Program Consultant Munich, Germany Stefan Szczurowski 2006 Munich World Cup, OM8+, in the Netherlands in August. The crew is preparing in Perth under the Matthew Burgin Psychologist Matthew Doyle Biomechanist 2006 Poznan World Cup, OLM4-, Munich, Germany guidance of WAIS Junior Development coach Gonzalo Briones. Poznan, Poland 2006 Poznan World Cup, OM4-, Carmel Goodman Doctor Steven Fletcher 2005 Bearing Point Lucerne World Cup, Poznan, Poland Eight WAIS rowers will represent Australia in the World Under-23 Andrew Hayden Physiotherapist OM8+, Lucerne, Switzerland Cade Zulsdorf 2005 Bearing Point Lucerne World Cup, Championships in Belgium in July; an improvement from six named last Brendan Appleby Strength & Conditioning Geish Hori Strength & Conditioning 2005 World Under 23 Championships, OLM4x, Lucerne, Switzerland year. Jayden Edwards, David Kelly, Peder Olsen and Josh Williams will Ted Polglaze Physiologist U23M8+, 2005 Amsterdam, Netherlands 2005 World Under 23 Championships, combine for the men’s heavyweight coxless four, while Perry Ward will James Gatti 2005 World Rowing Championships, U23LM4x, Amsterdam, Netherlands race the lightweight coxless pair. The women’s squad includes former Angelique Wilson ACE Coordinator Jocelyn Young Physiotherapist OM4-, Gifu, Japan Coaching Achievements World Junior Champion Annika Naughton and cox Conor McCombe 2006 Munich World Cup, OM4x, Jason Lane National Under 23 Crew Coach in the heavyweight eight crew. Jessica Huston will compete in the Major Title Winners Munich, Germany 2005 World Under 23 Championships, lightweight double sculls. WAIS Senior coach Jason Lane will continue Robert Alderman 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, 2006 Poznan World Cup, OM4x, M4x, Amsterdam, Netherlands to coach the Under-23 men’s coxless four crew in Perth. U23M8+, Lake Barrington, Australia 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, Poznan, Poland 2006 Poznan World Cup, OM2x, The national senior representation has also increased. Last year six U23M4-, Lake Barrington, Australia Poznan, Poland WAIS and one AIS/WAIS rowers made the Australian senior squad for Georgia Baker 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, the World Rowing Championships and this year, eight WAIS rowers were U19W8+, Lake Barrington, Australia selected. The 2006 World Championships will be in the United Kingdom 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, in August. Athens Olympians Stefan Szczurowski (bronze medallist) and U19W4x, Lake Barrington, Australia David McGowan, with Jeremy Stevenson, are in the men’s heavyweight 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, sweep squad, James Gatti is in the men’s heavyweight sculling squad U19W4-, Lake Barrington, Australia and Todd Skipworth and Athens silver medallist Ben Cureton are in Ben Cureton 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, the men’s lightweight squad. Amber Bradley and former world champion OLM2-, Lake Barrington, Australia Jo Lutz will compete in the women’s heavyweight squad. WAIS Head Steven Fletcher 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, coach Antonio Maurogiovanni is coaching the men’s lightweight squad U23M8+, Lake Barrington, Australia in Perth. Olivia Gardner 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, U19W8+, Lake Barrington, Australia The senior team recently competed in two World Cup events, with WAIS James Gatti 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, rowers among the medal-winners. In Germany, WAIS rowers contributed U23M8+, Lake Barrington, Australia to five bronze medals and in Poland they helped Australia win one gold Alex Hayes 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, and one silver medal. U19W8+, Lake Barrington, Australia Jessica Huston 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, Development Squad member Karolina Hayes will compete for Australia OLW4x, Lake Barrington, Australia at the World University Games in Lithuania in August. In her first David Kelly 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, national representative team, Karolina will contest the women’s quad U23M8+, Lake Barrington, Australia scull event. Brittany Mann 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, U19W8+, Lake Barrington, Australia 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, U19W4-, Lake Barrington, Australia 2006 Australian Rowing Championships, U19W4x, Lake Barrington, Australia L-R EMILY ROSE, MORAG McCALLUM, GEORGIA BAKER & BRITTANY MANN 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 38 39

Sailing

Photo: Mark Cole

ELISE RECHICHI & TESSA PARKINSON

Coach Australian Representatives Belinda Stowell Head Coach Tim Castles 2006 Asia Pacific Championships, , Individual Scholarship Holders 2006 Singapore National Championships, Jamie Dunross Laser, Singapore Photo: Unknown Jeffery Milligan Tessa Parkinson* Jamie Dunross 2006 IFDS World Championships, Elise Rechichi* Tim Rechichi Perth, Australia Steven Thomas Chelsea Hall 2006 Singapore National Championships, JAMIE DUNROSS, JEFF MILLIGAN & COLIN HARRISON *WAIS/AIS 420, Singapore WAIS sailors are continuing to show the benefits of a dedicated WAIS and Tim Rechichi finished second behind the Victorians in the 420 class, Colin Harrison 2006 IFDS World Championships, Sailing Program under head coach Belinda Stowell, a Sydney Olympic with Peter Nicholas and Jay Halligan third. In the girls’ event, Belinda Elite Squad Members Perth, Australia gold medallist and former world champion. In the first full year of the Kerl and Chelsea Hall finished 1 point ahead of the Singaporeans to Jamie Dunross Elise Rechichi Mathieu Higgins 2006 Open Nissan Cup 470 European program, WAIS sailors performed well on the world stage and locally, take the 420 National and Youth womens title. Jeffery Milligan Tessa Parkinson Championships, Balatonfured, Hungary Belinda instigated coaching regattas to ensure development at all Collin Harrison 2006 Kiel Week 470, Hamburg, Germany levels. Elise and Tessa competed in the Australian Summer Racing Series and 2006 Holland Regatta 470, Medemblik, won the women’s title at the Australian 470 National Championships at Development Squad Members Netherlands In August, Elite Squad members and Australia’s top women’s 470 sailors Fremantle Sailing Club. The win cemented their position on the 2006 Timothy Castles Chelsea Hall Belinda Kerl 2006 Singapore National Championships, Elise Rechichi (WAIS/AIS) and Tessa Parkinson (WAIS/AIS) achieved Team, where they were joined this year by sailing Jay Halligan Ryan Hannan 420, Singapore their goal of a top-ten finish in their first senior World Championships. head coach Belinda Stowell for the RS-X (Windsurfing). Mathieu Higgins Belinda Kerl Tim Lynch 2006 Open Nissan Cup 470 European They finished 10th in the 470 class at the Championships in San Tim Lynch Peter Nicholas Championships 420, Balatonfured, Francisco. They maintained their position in the AIS program for 2006, Hard work and dedication paid off for Mathieu Higgins and Tim Lynch, Tim Rechichi Brett Sharpe Hungary which will provide them with additional support for their Beijing who finished fourth overall in Nationals and won a place on the 470 Luc Tasker Steven Thomas 2006 Kiel Week 470, Hamburg, Germany Olympic campaign. men’s national development squad. Tim Castles improved in the laser 2006 Holland Regatta 470, Medemblik, class this season, finishing third overall in the Australian rankings and Service Providers Netherlands Their highest position on the 2005 ISAF World Rankings was in October, gaining a national development squad spot. All three WAIS 420-class Carmel Goodman Doctor Tessa Parkinson 2005 470 World Championships with Elise and Tessa ranked eighth, up from 22nd. teams finished in the top eight nationally. Alison Low Physiotherapist San Francisco, USA Andrew Lyttle Biomechanist 2006 ISAF Games Other Australian representatives were Tim Rechichi and Steven Thomas Belinda and Chelsea were selected for the Youth World Championships, Heather McGregor-Bayne Psychologist Lake Neudisel, Austria in the 420 class at the ISAF Youth World Championships in Korea. They to be held in Weymouth UK, in July after winning the women’s national Greg Morgan Strength & Conditioning 2006 Open Nissan Cup 470 European achieved excellent results in their first World Championship event, title and women’s national youth title. Ted Polglaze Physiologist Championships 420, Balatonfured, finishing ninth overall. Lucy Warhurst Program Consultant Hungary Mathieu and Tim joined Elise and Tessa on the European circuit this Angelique Wilson ACE Coordinator 2006 Kiel Week 470, Hamburg, Germany In the 2005 Australian Sailors of the Year Awards, Paralympians Jamie year. They gained valuable experience and had respectable finishes Elise Rechichi 2005 470 World Championships Dunross, Jeff Milligan and Colin Harrison were jointly named as in the three World Cup events, including 28th at the European San Francisco, USA Major Title Winners 2006 ISAF World Sailing Games Sailors of the Year with a Disability. It followed their fifth place in the Championships and 25th at Kiel Week. Elise and Tessa had their most Chelsea Hall 2006 Australian Youth Championships, three-person Sonar class at the Athens Paralympics and were recognised successful European season to date, with results including a second at Lake Neudisel, Austria 420 Girls, Mooloolaba, Australia 2006 Open Nissan Cup 470 European for their commitment to coaching other sailors with a disability and the ISAF World Sailing Games, sixth at the European Championships and 2006 Womens Open 420 Australian input to the strategic development of the sport. a win at Kiel Week in Germany. Championships 420, Balatonfured, Championships, Mooloolaba, Australia Hungary Belinda Kerl 2006 Womens Open 420 Australian 2006 Kiel Week 470, Hamburg, Germany WA’s Sonar Team qualified for the 2008 Paralympics with its fourth- Three WAIS athletes and coach Belinda Stowell were among award- Championships, Mooloolaba, Australia place at the International Foundation for Disabled Sailing World winners in the 2006 WA Yachting Awards. Belinda Stowell was named Tim Rechichi 2005 ISAF Youth World Championships 2006 Australian Youth Championships, 420, Busan, Korea Championships at Royal Perth Yacht Club in January. More than 70 coach of the year, Tessa won sailor of the year (female) and Belinda 420 Girls, Mooloolaba, Australia sailors from 14 nations contested the first Paralympics qualifying Kerl and Chelsea shared the title of youth sailor’s of the year. Steven Thomas 2005 ISAF Youth World Championships Tessa Parkinson 2006 470 National Championships, 420, Busan, Korea event. WA’s sonar team was WAIS sailors Jamie Dunross, Colin Harrison Fremantle, Australia and Graeme Martin. Athens Paralympian Jeff Milligan was forced to The high performance sailing program in WA, supported by the WAIS 2006 Kiel Week, Hamburg, Germany withdraw after revised classification criteria. sailing program, is now moving through to the next level and its Elise Rechichi 2006 470 National Championships, momentum looks certain to continue with the strong pool of local Fremantle, Australia In difficult weather conditions at the Australian 420 National talent. The WAIS sailing program is supported by the Royal Freshwater 2006 Kiel Week 470, Hamburg, Germany Championships in January, Development Squad sailors Steven Thomas Bay Yacht Club as well as the national and state sporting associations. 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 40 41

Softball Sponsors

At the end of the year, four WAIS softball players were preparing for the second World University Softball Championships in Chinese Taipei. Michelle, Leah, Rachael Russell and Verity Long-droppert were selected for the Australian team. WAIS part-time assistant coach Shane Hughes will be the team’s assistant coach.

Coaches Kere Johanson Head Coach Shane Hughes Assistant Coach Peter Koha Assistant Coach

Individual Scholarship Holders Sharon Bell Leah Quackenbush* *WAIS/AIS

Elite Squad Members Michelle Andrew Sharon Bell Chermai Clews Brooke Cooper Chelsea Forkin Fiona Fowles Rebecca Jack Christy Jones Elly Lambkin Verity Long-droppert Ashleigh Medwin Nicole Mizen Leah Quackenbush Krystle Rivers Chantelle Rossier Rachael Russell Claire Sonsee Photo: c/o Softball WA Development Squad Members RACHAEL RUSSELL Chermai Clews Leigh Godfrey Rebecca Jack Elly Lambkin WAIS Softball players Leah Quackenbush* and Sharon Bell had a Verity Long-droppert Ashleigh Medwin triumphant start to the year with the Australian Softball Team Aussie Rachael Russell Jodie Stevenson Spirit winning the Canada Cup. Aussie Spirit beat USA Elite 3-0 in the final at the July tournament. Service Providers Matthew Burgin Psychologist The pair then played for Australia in the World Cup, where the Australians Brian Glencross Program Consultant took bronze, behind Japan and USA respectively. Andrew Lyttle Biomechanist Greg Morgan Strength & Conditioning Locally, 10 WAIS players were members of the WA State Women’s Team Matt Spencer Physiologist the Western Arrows. In the first of three Grand Prix Tournaments in Angelique Wilson ACE Coordinator December, the Western Arrows finished second after being defeated by NSW 13-9 in the final. It was a fantastic result for WA, which had not Major Title Winners made an open women’s final for many years. Leah Quackenbush was Sharon Bell 2005 Canada Cup, , Canada named top batter of the tournament. Leah Quackenbush 2005 Canada Cup, Vancouver, Canada 2006 Australia v Chinese Tapei Test More WAIS players joined national teams in 2006. Elite Squad athletes Series, Sydney, Australia Verity Long-droppert and Leigh Godfrey made the Under-19 Australian 2006 Trans Tasman Series, Hamilton, team for the Grand Prix Three in Sydney over Easter. New Zealand

After solid performances at Grand Prix Tournaments, the National Australian Representatives Championships and international series against Japan and Chinese Sharon Bell 2005 Canada Cup, Vancouver, Canada Taipei between December and April, Leah Quackenbush was a strong 2005 USA World Cup, Oklahoma, USA for selection for next year’s World Championships. However, Leah Quackenbush 2005 Canada Cup, Vancouver, Canada she was not included in the Australian Team. 2005 USA World Cup, Oklahoma, USA 2006 Australia v Japan Test Series, Overseas, Sharon Bell and Michelle Andrew performed outstandingly Sydney, Australia for their softball team at St. Gregory’s University in Oklahoma. St. 2006 Australia v Chinese Tapei Test Gregory’s University Lady Cavaliers finished third in a 24-team Series, Sydney, Australia tournament in Georgia, its best ever finish. Michelle was named in the 2006 Trans Tasman Series, Hamilton, 12-player All Tournament Team, an excellent effort considering there New Zealand were more than 360 contenders. Sharon and Michelle then helped the Lady Cavaliers win the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) Softball Tournament in May. Sharon was named pitcher of the week and Michelle, the player of the week. Sharon allowed one unearned run over 18.1 innings. She was 3-0 in the pitchers circle, with a save in four appearances and struck out 31 batters against nine walks and seven hits. Sharon notched a single season NAIA record 383 strikeouts, beating the previous record of 352. Michelle played in the outfield and batted .583 (7-12) for the week, with three RBI, three runs and two doubles. 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 42 43

Four WAIS athletes won accolades in ’s 2005 Telstra Jeremy McClure 2006 Telstra Commonwealth Games Swimmer of the Year Awards. Lara Carroll was named Female Individual Trials, SWD 10 & Over 50m Breastroke, Medley Swimmer of the Year; Adam Lucas won the Male Individual Sydney, Australia Medley Swimmer of the Year; Jim Piper won Male Short Course Swimmer Travis Nederpelt 2006 Telstra Commonwealth Games of the Year and Travis Nederpelt won Male Butterfly Swimmer of the Trials, 400M Individual Year. Lara then won the Junior Sports Star of the Year Award at the Sydney, Australia 2005 ANZ Sports Star of the Year Awards. 2006 Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials, 200M Butterfly, Sydney, Australia Coaches Jim Piper 2006 Telstra Commonwealth Games Dion Mepham Member Elite Coach Panel Trials, 200M Breaststroke Bernie Mulroy Member Elite Coach Panel Sydney, Australia Simon Redmond Member Elite Coach Panel Jennifer Reilly 2006 Telstra Commonwealth Games Grant Stoelwinder Member Elite Coach Panel Trials, 400M Individual Medley Sydney, Australia Individual Scholarship Holders Eamon Sullivan 2006 Commonwealth Games Lara Carroll Lisande Dingjan 4x100M Individual Medley Relay - Men, Sally Foster** Matthew Glucina Melbourne, Australia Michael Jackson Garth Kates Matthew Lenton Adam Lucas Australian Representatives Amy Lucas Jeremy McClure (EAD) Lara Carroll 2005 FINA World Championships Corey McIntosh Rachel Mitchell 400M Individual Medley, Montreal, Travis Nederpelt Steve Neuwert Canada Jim Piper (EAD) 2005 FINA World Championships Jennifer Reilly Mark Riley 200M Individual Medley, Montreal, Dianne Saunders (EAD) Nicole Seah Canada Robert Sharp Eamon Sullivan 2006 Commonwealth Games Lauren Winter 400M Individual Medley Melbourne, ** AIS/WAIS Australia 2006 Commonwealth Games 200M Elite Squad Members Individual Medley, Melbourne, Australia Lara Carroll Aryton Dickey Sally Foster 2006 Commonwealth Games Lisande Dingjan Matthew Glucina 200M Breaststroke, Melbourne, Australia Aaron Holding Michael Jackson Adam Lucas 2005 FINA World Championships Robert Jovanovich Garth Kates 2005 200M Individual Medley, Montreal, Adam Lucas Amy Lucas Canada Corey McIntosh Rachel Mitchell 2005 FINA World Championships 400M Travis Nederpelt Steve Neuwert Individual Medley, Montreal, Canada Jim Piper Jennifer Reilly 2005 FINA World Championships Mark Riley Nicole Seah 4x200M Freestyle Relay - Men, Robert Sharp Eamon Sullivan Montreal, Canada Lauren Winter Stephanie Winter Travis Nederpelt 2005 FINA World Championships 200M Butterfly, Montreal, Canada Development Squad Members 2005 FINA World Championships Rebecca Ashton Courtney Barr 400M Individual Medley, Montreal, Photo: Getty Images Lisa Bates Rebecca Blevins Canada Jessica Brown Mark Bush 2006 Commonwealth Games 1500M Freestyle, Melbourne, Australia TRAVIS NEDERPELT Tegan Hanson Tait Marston Braydon McIntosh Matthew Smith 2006 Commonwealth Games It has been a successful year in the pool for the WAIS Swimming Mulroy (City of Perth), Simon Redmond (Fremantle Port) and Grant Carly Stewart Kris Taylor 400M Individual Medley, Melbourne, Program, with athletes making a splash at a number of international Stoelwinder (West Coast) helped coach the Australian team. Brock Thompson Craig Tucker Australia events. Natalie Woolfitt 2006 Commonwealth Games Lara and Eamon continued their outstanding performances at the 2006 200M Butterfly, Melbourne, Australia Athens Olympians Lara Carroll and Adam Lucas started the year winning World Short Course Championships in China the following month. They Service Providers Jim Piper 2005 FINA World Championships bronze medals in the 200m individual medley and the 4x200m freestyle and WAIS athlete Michael Jackson all returned home with medals. Lara Bernd Adolph Masseur 200M Breaststroke, Montreal, Canada relay respectively at the 2005 FINA World Swimming Championships in won bronze in the women’s 200m individual medley, while Michael Brendan Appleby Strength & Conditioning (2005) 2005 FINA World Championships Montreal. Lara swam a personal best time to win her first long-course and Eamon were in the gold medal-winning men’s 4x100m medley Gilman Barnitt Strength & Conditioning (2006) 100M Breaststroke, Montreal, Canada international medal. It was a fast final, with the first two place-getters relay team. Six WAIS staff were part of the team; coaches Simon Matthew Burgin Psychologist 2006 Commonwealth Games swimming faster than the gold medal time in Athens. Jim Piper, Mark Redmond and Grant Stoelwinder, Jay Davies as team manager, sport Jay Davies Performance Analyst 200M Breaststroke, Melbourne, Australia Riley and Travis Nederpelt were also in the team. psychologist Matt Burgin, sport physiotherapist Brett Slocombe and Jay Davies Program Consultant (2005) 2006 Commonwealth Games massage therapist Jaye Thomas. Randy Hill Physiologist (2005) 100M Breaststroke, Melbourne, Australia Amy Lucas won three medals at the 2005 FINA World Cup in Korea. She Jeremy Hunter Physiotherapist Jennifer Reilly 2006 Commonwealth Games took gold in the 200m backstroke and bronze medals in the 50m and Back in Australia, WAIS swimmers won 11 medals at the Telstra Grand Deborah Kerr Dietitian 400M Individual Medley, Melbourne, 100m backstroke. Prix meet in Brisbane in May. Andrew Lyttle Biomechanist Australia Heather McGregor-Bayne ACE Coordinator Mark Riley 2005 FINA World Championships Seven WAIS athletes were included in the February release of the All- Following the Grand Prix, six of the WAIS Elite Squad competed at the Brett Slocombe Physiotherapist 50M Breaststroke, Montreal, Canada Time Australian Top 10 Best Swims list. Highlights included Jim Piper Mare Nostrum, a three-meet international series in Monte Carlo, France Matt Spencer Physiologist (2006) Eamon Sullivan 2006 Commonwealth Games, 4x100M holding nine of the top 10 fastest times for the 200m breaststroke and Barcelona. Over the three meets, WAIS athletes picked up two Peter Steele Doctor Freestyle Relay, Melbourne, Australia and Jennifer Reilly holding the first and second, as well as two other gold, six silver and eight bronze medals, contributing to the Australian Jaye Thomas Masseur 2006 Commonwealth Games, 4x100M top-ten times, for the 400m individual medley. Travis Nederpelt, Adam Telstra Dolphins’ most successful Mare Nostrum tour. Eamon Sullivan, Lucy Warhurst Program Consultant (2006) Individual Medley Relay, Melbourne, Lucas, Mark Riley, Eamon Sullivan and Lara Carroll also made the list. Travis Nederpelt and Sally Foster won medals at all three series, with Australia 2006 Commonwealth Games, Adam Lucas, Jim Piper, Michael Jackson also medal-winners. Major Title Winners Six WAIS swimmers and three coaches made the 45-member Australian 50M Freestyle, Melbourne, Australia Rebecca Blevins 2006 National Age Championships, 2006 Commonwealth Games, swim team for the Melbourne Commonwealth Games. It beat WAIS’ Eamon continued to fulfil his promise as a sprinter at meets in the 200M Individual Medley, Sydney, previous highest representation of five swimmers in the 1990 and 1998 United States. He caused a major upset in the 50m freestyle final, 100M Freestyle, Melbourne, Australia Australia teams. Jennifer Reilly competed in her third consecutive Games and beating two-time US Olympic star on his way to winning Robert Jovanovich 2006 National Age Championships, came home with a medal for the third time. She won bronze in the gold. Eamon was also in the winning men’s 4x100m medley relay team. 200M Freestyle, Sydney, Australia Coaching Achievements women’s 400m individual medley. Jim Piper competed in his second He almost stole the show in the 100m freestyle but was beaten to 2006 National Age Championships, Grant Stoelwinder Coach 2006, Commonwealth Games and brought home a bronze in the men’s 200m breastroke. Travis the wall by (49.57 to Eamon’s 49.65). Also competing 200M Individual Medley, Sydney, Games, Melbourne, Australia Nederpelt won silver in the men’s 200m butterfly and bronze in the on the West Coast Tour was WAIS athlete Steve Neuwert. Back home, Australia Bernie Mulroy Coach 2006, Melbourne, Australia men’s 400m individual medley; Eamon Sullivan won gold in the men’s younger swimmers were competing in the Trans Tasman Series. Garth Kates 2006 National Age Championships, Simon Redmond Coach 2006, Melbourne, Australia 4x100m medley relay and silver in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay and Bobby Jovanovich was named Male Swimmer of the Meet after his 100M Butterfly, Sydney, Australia Lara Carroll won bronze in the women’s 200m individual medley. AIS/ excellent results in his fourth-series appearance. Garth Kates and WAIS swimmer Sally Foster was also on the team. WAIS coaches Bernie Rebecca Blevins also swam well. 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 44 45

Water Polomens

The WAIS Water Polo Men’s Program continued to thrive, again increasing Troy O’Keefe Perry Short its representation on the Australian Men’s Water Polo Team. Edward Slade Joel Swift Rewi Whaitiri Adam Yeates Tim Neesham, James Stanton, Laurie Trettel, and Jamie Beadsworth Aaron Younger played for the Aussie Sharks at the FINA Water Polo World Championships in Canada. The Sharks had wins against China and Cuba but failed to Service Providers make the quarter final. Brian Glencross Program Consultant Carmel Goodman Doctor The 8th FINA Water Polo World Junior Men’s Championships were held Heather McGregor-Bayne Psychologist in Argentina in October, John Richards, Nick O’Halloran, Mitchal Greg Morgan Strength & Conditioning Ainwsorth, Brett McGhie and Jamie Beadsworth were members of this Ted Polglaze Physiologist team that finished 7th. Angelique Wilson ACE Coordinator

In the younger ranks, Maui Whaitiri, Daniel Lawrence, Nick O’Halloran Major Title Winners and Rhys McKinnon were in the Australian Youth Water Polo Team that Jamie Beadsworth 2006 Water Polo Commonwealth won bronze in the Low Tatras Cup in Slovakia, then bronze in a Six Championships, Perth, Australia Nation Tournament in Italy. Tim Cleland 2006 Water Polo Commonwealth Championships, Perth, Australia In 2006, those four were named in the Australian Under-20 Men’s Water Christian Hoad 2006 Water Polo Commonwealth Polo squad. Daniel and Nick also made the Australian Junior Men’s Water Championships, Perth, Australia Polo Team to tour Europe in July. Tim Neesham 2006 Water Polo Commonwealth Championships, Perth, Australia Tim Cleland, Peter Tresise and Christian Hoad joined the five James Stanton 2006 Water Polo Commonwealth WAIS athletes already in the Aussie Sharks for the Commonwealth Championships, Perth, Australia Championships in Perth in January. The Sharks defeated Canada 12-3 in Peter Tresise 2006 Water Polo Commonwealth the final, redeeming themselves for the loss to Canada in Manchester Championships, Perth, Australia in 2002. Laurie Trettel 2006 Water Polo Commonwealth Championships, Perth, Australia The collected their fourth men’s National Water Polo League crown in April, beating Sydney University Lions in a final series Australian Representatives that went to three matches. Goalkeeper Laurie Trettel was named most Jamie Beadsworth 2005 World Championships, Montreal, valuable player of the finals round. Canada Tim Neesham 2005 World Championships, Montreal, Nine WAIS players have been named in the Australian Men’s Water Polo Canada Squad for the 2006 World League. Laurie Trettel, James Stanton, Tim James Stanton 2005 World Championships, Montreal, Cleland, Jamie Beadsworth, Tim Neesham, Nick O’Halloran, Christian Canada Hoad, Peter Tresise and Mitchal Ainsworth are preparing for the World Laurie Trettel 2005 World Championships, Montreal, League, which starts in China in July. Canada

Edward Slade, Chris Cramb and Daniel Lawrence have been selected for Coaching Achievements the Australian Youth Boys’ Water Polo Team to tour Europe in August. Andrei Kovalenko Head Coach 2005 World Junior Water Chris Cramb is a reserve. Polo Championships, Argentina

Coach Andrei Kovalenko Head Coach

Individual Scholarship Holders Mitchal Ainsworth Jamie Beadsworth Christian Hoad Tim Neesham Nicholas O’Halloran Luke Quinlivan James Stanton Peter Tresise Laurie Trettel

Elite Squad Members Mitchal Ainsworth Jamie Beadsworth Tim Cleland Christian Hoad Daniel Lawrence Brett McGhie Rhys McKinnon Tim Neesham Nicholas O’Halloran Luke Quinlivan John Richards James Stanton Peter Tresise Laurie Trettel Stefan Vahala Maui Whaitiri

Development Squad Members Brenton Bush Scott Chrystal Chris Cramb Jonathan Dodd James Fannon Nicolas Johnson Jacob Kagi Alexander Kovalenko Daniel Lawrence Chad Nicholls TIM NEESHAM 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 46 47

Water Polowomens

WAIS continued to have strong national representation across groups throughout the year.

Glencora Ralph and Leah Nielson represented Australia when the junior team competed in a Four Nation Tournament with Greece, Italy and Spain in July 2005. Australia did not lose any matches in the tournament.

Gemma Beadsworth (WAIS/AIS) competed in the Australian Women’s Team for the FINA 2005 Women’s World Water Polo Championships in Montreal in July. The Australians finished sixth after losing to Olympic silver medallists Greece in a play-off for fifth position. Gemma played a major contribution throughout the Championships.

A number of athletes were selected in the 16-and-Under national squad, one being Libby Alcock. She was joined by Preparatory Squad members Sarah Forrest, Ebony Neesham, Allira Solin, Katheryn Van Kampen and Zoe Arancini. Zoe had been named highest goal scorer of the championships after scoring 20 goals for WA. Having recently turned 14, she was one of the youngest competitors.

The WAIS Women’s Water Polo team finished with a bronze in a National Institute Challenge in Canberra. After the tournament, , Gemma Hadley (WAIS/AIS), Jemma Dessauvagie, Glencora Ralph and Luisa Chaves were named in the national squad for Commonwealth Championships selection.

Gemma Beadsworth and Gemma Hadley made the cut for the Commonwealth Championships team. The Australians defeated Canada 12-4 to retain the title they won at the inaugural Commonwealth Championships in Manchester in 2002.

All WAIS athletes competed in the National Women’s Water Polo League, Photo: Adrian Broughton in which the won a bronze medal. The minor premiers and reigning premiers were defeated in the semi-finals by eventual winners, the Cronulla Sharks. GEMMA BEADSWORTH Coach Major Title Winners Following the Women’s National Water Polo League, WAIS players in Simone Hankin Head Coach Gemma Beadsworth 2006 Water Polo Commonwealth national squads focused on training for their respective tours. Championships, Perth, Australia Individual Scholarship Holders Gemma Hadley 2006 Water Polo Commonwealth Catherine Ainsworth, Gemma Beadsworth, Paige Bowden, Leah Neilsen Gemma Beadsworth* Luisa Chaves Championships, Perth, Australia and Glencora Ralph are in the Australian 20-and-Under Women’s Water Gemma Hadley* Emma Knox* Polo squad. Glencora Ralph* *WAIS/AIS Australian Representatives Gemma, Leah and Glencora were also selected for the Australian Junior Gemma Beadsworth 2005 11th Fina World Championships, Women’s Water Polo Team and will head to Europe in July to play the Elite Squad Members Montreal, Canada Netherlands, Germany, Greece and Italy. Gemma Beadsworth Luisa Chaves 2006 Water Polo Commonwealth Jemma-Bonnie Dessauvagie Katie Finucane Championships, Perth, Australia Katie Finucane, Gemma and Glencora were later selected in the senior Gemma Hadley Emma Knox Gemma Hadley 2006 Water Polo Commonwealth women’s squad, along with Athens Olympian Emma Knox (WAIS/AIS), Leah Neilsen Glencora Ralph Championships, Perth, Australia for the 2006 World League and World Cup events that start in China in July. Development Squad Members Coaching Achievements Catherine Ainsworth Alicia Anderson Simone Hankin Assistant National Coach 2005 Paige Bowden Belinda Brooks World League Super Finals, Russia Jemma-Bonnie Dessauvagie Katie Finucane Assistant National Coach 2006 Zoe Hadley Jessica Reynolds Commonwealth Championships, Perth, Jenna Sanders Emma Trezise Australia Photo: Adrian Broughton Elizabeth Alcock

GEMMA BEADSWORTH Service Providers Carmel Goodman Doctor Andrew Lyttle Biomechanist Heather McGregor-Bayne Psychologist Greg Morgan Strength & Conditioning Alison Morris Physiotherapist Ted Polglaze Physiologist Jane Purdie Doctor Lucy Warhurst Program Consultant Angelique Wilson ACE Coordinator Danielle Woodhouse Physiotherapist

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Athlete & Coach Services

Consolidation of the previous work and methods was the underlying The stability and experience of WAIS staff has also been recognised theme throughout the ACS department during the year. One of the by national sporting organisations as numerous ACS staff were invited positives was to retain a very stable staff across the disciplines. A to assist with national team preparation at various stages throughout greater experience and familiarity ensured the department progressed the year. in many areas. The utilisation of key processes in strategic and operational planning has assisted the staff to maintain an attention to David Gould continued to provide his valuable technical skills to detail and make the best use of the resources available in meeting the operations of the department and Tina Price also served the department key needs of the athletes. with her efficient and professional administration skills.

Staff from all disciplines attended the 2005 National Elite Sport Council elite sport forum. This forum brought together over 200 staff from the various Australian Institutes of Sport to share knowledge and experiences. WAIS staff not only learnt from this conference but provided numerous presentation

Athlete & Coach Services

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Sport Science Strength & Conditioning

Mr Frankie Tan was welcomed into the department in February 2006 as Research conducted during the year was presented at several Brendyn Appleby after seven years in the Department, the last three Geish Hori was appointed part-time Strength and Conditioning officer a new PhD scholar. Frankie will be completing doctoral studies in the conferences by physiologists Matt Spencer, Ted Polglaze and Claire years as Head, left in August to take up the position as assistant in July. He is currently completing his PhD in the area of strength and physiology area through an agreement between WAIS, the University of Rechichi and biomechanist Andrew Lyttle. The Department manager, Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Super 14 Rugby franchise power development with Edith Cowan University. As well as his up to Western Australia (UWA) and the Singapore Sports Council. In the further Martin FitzSimons, also attended the European conference as part of . The Department is grateful for the positive contribution date knowledge in current research, he is an active competitor in the development of state-of-the-art technology, Matt Keys has initiated a study tour to English, Spanish and French sport institutes prior to he has made particularly the commitment under pressure in the lead up sport of Weightlifting. his doctoral studies in collaboration with the Human Movement and commencing long service leave. to the 2004 Athens Olympics. Exercise Science and Civil Engineering Departments at UWA. Matt will The department continues to service the strength requirements of both be refining his swimming Computational Fluid Dynamics model to assist Gil Barnitt took up the position vacated by Brendyn in October. His the men’s and women’s AIS and national hockey programs. The gym with the optimisation of swimming stroke technique. previous position was as fitness coach for the Hurricanes (Super 14 during the year was also been used by English, Scottish and Malaysian Rugby) based in , New Zealand. Gil is in essence returning cyclists in their build up for the Commonwealth Games. The role of sport scientist is well integrated into the functioning of to WA having previously completed his Masters degree in Physical the Australian Swimming Team. Coaches and athletes welcome the Education at the University of Western Australia. He has brought to the A continuing challenge is to service the increasing demand by the contributions from various disciplines and are keen to engage with position a variety of skills and experiences that have already enabled different sports for strength and conditioning services within the the sport scientists in their area of expertise. One example is the him to make a positive contribution to WAIS operations. current facility and with the current staffing levels. increased use of video-assisted technology and computer-driven programs analysing performance. This innovation has lead to the need Greg Morgan carried out the duties as acting head for six weeks and his The Strength and Conditioning staff were very pleased to receive formal for highly qualified observers of biomechanics to be involved in the good work ensured a smooth transition. accreditation of the facility and its operations by the National Sport feedback provided to coaches and athletes during competitions. This Science Quality Assurance Program in November 2005. requirement saw the inclusion of biomechanist Andrew Lyttle at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, Melbourne, which was a continuation of Andrews previous appointments with the Australian Swimming Team at World Championships and National Event Camps.

Other elements of sport science are also keenly sought after by coaches and athletes during the competition and training cycle. WAIS physiologist Matt Spencer and sport psychologist Matt Burgin have also been invited to service the Australian Swimming Team including events like the 2006 World Short Course, Shanghai, and the upcoming Pan Pacific Championships to be held in Victoria, Canada. Both roles have been forged through working in partnership with the National program over numerous years and developing a rapport and respect with coaches and athletes alike. Claire Rechichi has also travelled with the Australian Women’s Hockey Team to competitions in Argentina and Europe. ANDREW LYTTLE & MATT KEYS

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Clinical Services Talent Search

Elite sport requires athletes to continually push the limits of their Medical Coordinator During 2005 Healthway confirmed their continued support for the participate, demonstrating the schools commitment to the program. This physical abilities. Injuries are inevitable and WAIS is very fortunate to Dr Carmel Goodman Institute of Sports Medicine Smarter than Smoking WAIS Talent Search by sponsoring the program result also recognises the excellent work of the program coordinator, have a network of excellent medical service providers to meet this need. for a further one year period. Carlie Gooden Dr Carmel Goodman continues to provide her services not only as a sport Sports Physicians medicine practitioner but also as the coordinator of clinical services Dr Carmel Goodman Institute of Sports Medicine During the past twelve months WAIS has worked closely with the Athletes identified via the talent search process have produced some to WAIS. Carmel was also recently appointed as the Primary Medical Dr Scott Isbel Sports Medicine Subiaco Heart Foundation to develop and implement a number of initiatives excellent results during the past twelve months. Former Talent Search Officer for . These appointments along with her role Dr Ken Maguire Perth Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine to improve the ways in which the Talent Search promotes the Smarter athlete (1999), Natalie Bale with partner Sarah Outhwaite achieved as a member of staff at the UWA Department of Human Movement has Dr Peter Steele Sports Medicine Subiaco than Smoking health message. It is hoped that the new initiatives will outstanding results to place first in the Women’s Pair and fourth in the ensured WAIS has strong clinical links to many organisations. Dr Duncan Sullivan Sports Medicine Glengarry increase the awareness of the dangers associated with smoking among Women’s Eight at the 2005 World Cup in Eton, England. Natalie also Dr Gerard Taylor Sports Medicine Subiaco West Australian teenagers involved in the program. placed second in the Women’s Pair at the 2005 World Championships Integral to excellence in clinical services to elite athletes is the in Japan. willingness to make the extra effort to see athletes out of normal Sports Dietitian The primary aim of the talent search program is to identify future sporting hours and to make the extra phone calls/contacts etc. The clinical Ms Deborah Kerr WAIS champions. Talent Identification programs have been implemented for Two former Talent Search athletes have also been selected to represent service providers are also required to spend additional time liaising cycling, rowing and canoeing. Australia on National Teams during 2006. Jesse Phillips (1999) has with coaches and ACS staff to ensure all providers are working towards been chosen for the National Under 23 Flatwater Team for canoeing. Sports Physiotherapists the best outcome for the athlete. In an effort to improve the talent identification and development Jesse will compete in the third World Cup Regatta in China during Andrew Hayden MTM Physiotherapy Glengary process the 2005 program implemented a new initiative that would September. Josephine Butler, 2003 TID athlete, has also been selected Jeremy Hunter Health on the Move Physiotherapy WAIS athletes also continue to be very well served by nutritionist increase the retention rate and success of the athletes involved in to represent Australia for cycling. Josephine will compete at the Junior Alison Low Ascend Physiotherapy Deborah Kerr. Deborah’s role with Curtin University’s Department of rowing. The initiative included a localised talent search centralising World Championships in Ghent from the 5th to 8th of August. Alison Morris Sports Medicine Subiaco Nutrition and her wealth of practical experience ensures our athletes around the WAIS rowing training facility. The 2005 Rowing Talent Search Chris Perkin Physiotherapy & Physical Medicine have access to the very best nutrition advice. was deemed a success with 19 athletes remaining at the conclusion of Aria May (2002 TID canoeing athlete) was presented with the Raj Award Nick Shannahan Swan Park Physiotherapy Centre the nine month program. Of those athletes nine were selected to train at the 2006 Australian Flat-water Championships. The prestigious Brett Slocombe Cottesloe Sports Physiotheraphy in the WAIS Rowing Preparatory Squad. award is presented to the best all-round junior athlete competing at Dean Whittington Curtin Physiotherapy Centre the nationals, and is based on attitude, dedication to the sport and Jocelyn Young Ascend Physiotherapy Phase one of the 2006 program has been completed and the program department. Fiona Chromiak Leederville/North Perth Physiotherapy has continued to see an increase in the number of schools registering to Michael Wood MTM Physiotherapy Mark Finucane Cottesloe Sports Physiotherapy Joanne Norcott Joanne Norcott Physiotherapy Jacinta Downey Ascend Physiotherapy

Physicians Dr Jane Purdie Third Avenue Surgery

Physiotherapists Andrew Stanford MTM Physiotherapy Glengarry Peter Gregory Ascend Physiotherapy Craig Hewson Riverton Physiotherapy Clinic Damian Oldmeadow Physiotherapy Solutions Laurel Wentworth SportsMed Murdoch Michelle Worland Lifecare Mark Oberman St John of God Physiotherapy Danielle Woodhouse Curtin University

Massage Therapists Jaye Thomas Subiaco Sports Massage Clinic Bernd Adolph Subiaco Sports Massage Clinic Malcolm Calcutt Sharon & Malcolm Calcutt Massage Therapy Alison Slattery Alison J Slattery Massage Therapist 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 54 55

Athlete Career & Education

Throughout the past year, the focus has been on not only providing a contributed significantly to the development of themselves and/or quality service, but also on the internal and external promotion of the others through their involvement with WAIS. The inaugural award was ACE program. WAIS has continued to provide a high level of individual presented to Gemma Hadley for having successfully graduated with an support, counselling, advocacy and personal development opportunities Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Classical Music) Saxophone at to over 300 WAIS, AIS and National Sporting Organisation scholarship the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts together with a holders. WAIS has also continued to enjoy a growing relationship Bachelor of Music Education with a minor in Physical Education from with key networks within the Perth community. Support for athletes Edith Cowan University. Gemma completed her four year degree full continues to be positive and opportunities for athletes within the time and averaged a distinction through-out her studies, while being employment and educational sectors have developed through new or promoted to the AIS Water Polo Squad and subsequently selected into increased affiliations with the Australian Sports Commission‘s Active the National Women’s Touring Team to Canada. After School Program, Challenge Stadium, Royal Life Saving Society, WA Department of Sport and Recreation, Central TAFE and the EAFU October also saw Matthew Burgin, who has worked jointly into both the universities of Curtin, Murdoch, Edith Cowan and UWA. ACE and Sport Psychology programs since beginning at WAIS in 2001, transition into the Sport Psychology role in a full-time capacity. His Athletes and their significant others have been offered the opportunity contribution to date has been far-reaching and much appreciated, and to gain valuable introductory (‘Myths and Misconceptions of Nutrition’) will continue to be an asset both on a strategic level for the program and advanced (‘Understanding Supplements’) level knowledge via and in terms of integrating ACE and Psychology for WAIS athletes. workshops conducted in collaboration with the WAIS Nutritionist, Medical Coordinator and Physiologists. Translating knowledge into In June, WAIS ACE was afforded the opportunity to host the 2006 practice remains a key objective for the program with skills-based National Athlete Career and Education Conference. This three-day workshops and seminars offered in ‘Financial Success: Managing My event provided staff within the Australia wide network the opportunity Money’, ‘Healthy Cooking’ and ‘Media Interviewing for Television and to foster relationships, discuss topics of national significance, and Print’. Athletes jumped at the opportunity to get ‘off the pitch’ and into to attend a variety of professional development sessions aimed at the kitchen or media studio to the extent that the demand exceeded developing new skills and keeping abreast of industry knowledge. WAIS the supply of places, and future repeat workshops have already been sourced specialist presenters within the areas of career development, scheduled. career coaching, work experience, welfare and chaplaincy, and e- counseling. The National manager, Mr John Waser, was very appreciative The 2005 Annual Dinner marked the launch of the WAIS Athlete Career of the support WAIS ACE staff Heather McGregor-Bayne and Angie Wilson and Education Excellence Award which recognises and encourages provided in terms of their organisation and planning. excellence in both sport and life. To be considered, an athlete must have excelled either academically or within their chosen career/area of employment, and have achieved this while also maintaining their sporting focus, results and commitment. An athlete must also have Marketing & Sponsorship

L-R ANGELIQUE WILSON, SIAN FLYNN, JESSE PHILLIPS AND DEBORAH KERR

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profiles of all 35 Western Australian athletes competing at the Games. in key promotional and advertising campaigns for the Scitech Sporting WAIS also operated a daily news alert which generated additional media Hero Exhibition and 2006 White Pages metropolitan directory cover for interest and traffic to the WAIS website during this period. Sensis.

In February 2006 WAIS engaged Marketing and PR consultancy Buzz • WAIS Tours - The established “Behind the Scene” WAIS Tour experience Marketing & Sponsorship Marketing to proactively seek media exposure for the Institute and has been developed to create a memorable experience for visiting athletes. Mr Jason Dover and Ms Sian Delaney from Buzz Marketing schools and children. WAIS athlete tour guides communicate key have been working hard to increase the profile of WAIS and the athletes aspects of WAIS operations, provide an understanding of the training 2005/06. Channel 7 provided valuable footage of WAIS events and since the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. and commitment required at the elite level of sport and share their activities. We thank them for their involvement in the 21st Anniversary experiences of their journey with the group to motivate and inspire promotional videos featured at the WAIS Annual Dinner. Events them to achieve their best. There were key public relations events which occurred during the year Program Sponsors to promote the recognition and awareness of WAIS. Some of these are • Community Program - WAIS has joined the Active After School Community The Carbine Club joined WAIS during the year to establish “The highlighted below: Program by registering with the Australian Sports Commission. Selected Carbine Club International Scholarship Fund”. This important initiative WAIS athletes have been trained as deliverers of this program which allocates funding to WAIS athletes to assist with travel to international • The Commonwealth Games Regional Tour was a major promotional encourages children to participate in an active and healthy lifestyle. competitions. initiative conducted this year in partnership with the WA Commonwealth Games Association. Three tours were completed over May and June Publications BGC Construction Group joined with WAIS during the year to establish this year in several regional areas of WA. These tours were funded by WAIS produced two editions of the Without Compromise magazine, an “WAIS Wellness Seminars”. This initiative involved WAIS program staff the Department of Sport and Recreation’s ‘Champions to the Regions’ Annual Report, the 2005 – 2008 Strategic Plan and 48 Editions of the hosting health and nutrition seminars targeted at improving the well- Scheme which aims to provide positive role models to regional children, WAIS News Bulletin (electronic newsletter) over the reporting period. being of the BGC Construction staff. encourage participation in sport, setting goals and maintaining a The WAIS Marketing Department also assisted with the production healthy lifestyle. WAIS athletes participated in school visits involving of various department and program publications for presentations, The Western Australian Club (WA Club) has continued it’s alignment approximately 6,000 school children and attended many community seminars and events. with WAIS and its athletes through WAIS’s employment scheme “Athlete activities in the regional areas. The positive response from this activity Advantage”. WA Club members have contributed considerable direct has been overwhelming. The Without Compromise Magazine is a bi-annual magazine which athlete support throughout the 2005/06 year through fundraising includes a report from the Executive Director on the achievements to activities and events hosted at the WA Club. • WA Olympic Council and WA Commonwealth Games Association Events date and highlights athletes, staff, program and services activities. It and Functions - WAIS has established a strong partnership with the WA provides a comprehensive focus on the WAIS operation and is circulated Bankwest Business and Ross Sales and Auctions sponsored the WAIS Olympic Council and WA Commonwealth Games Association to ensure to over 2,500 athletes, sport, corporate and government agencies. The Men’s Water Polo program this year which enabled the team to travel to there were many successful events and functions held throughout the WAIS Annual Report is another important promotional tool distributed Europe to gain valuable match and training experience. year focusing upon the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. These to key stakeholders. included media conferences, athlete interviews, athlete media profiles Gloria Jeans sponsored the WAIS Cycling program this year which and co-ordinating the official Welcome Home Ceremony hosted by the Ms Georgina Walsh, WAIS contracted journalist is a major contributor assisted with the purchase of new training uniforms for the team. City of Perth on April 5, 2006. to the WAIS publications ‘Without Compromise’ magazine, WAIS Annual Report and WAIS News Bulletin. Ms Walsh has taken extended leave Suppliers • Athlete appearances - WAIS has developed a strong presence with from 1 June 2006 and we are pleased that Ms Gabrielle Knowles has Bekkers IT, official supplier of IT services, have continued their long- the Community Development Program which have been very successful assumed these areas of responsibility and look forward to working with term relationship with WAIS. in promoting WAIS and generating goodwill in the community. The her in the future. Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games created an increased interest Kea Designer Sportswear has continued its long standing relationship in WAIS and its athletes. During the year there was significant WAIS Staffing as apparel supplier. Over the past year Kea and WAIS developed a new athlete involvement in promotions for Telethon; Starlight Foundation; Ms Stephanie Neesham, Marketing Manager is responsible for sponsorship, range of apparel to suit the demanding requirements of athletes and Princess Margaret Hospital and primary and secondary school visits in the marketing, media and communications initiatives relating to WAIS. staff. metropolitan area. WAIS athletes were in demand as guest speakers at Ms Marisa Leddin provides support to the marketing department by the many events including the Dennis Lillee Disabled Sports Foundation coordinating WAIS tours, athlete appearances and multimedia activities Sustagen have provided WAIS with in kind sponsorship once again this Golf Day; Be Active WA Pacing Cup, Western Force function; West Coast including the WAIS News Bulletin (WNB) and website. year. Their nutritional supplement powder has been supplied to WAIS Eagles and functions and Department of Sport athletes. and Recreation Active Achiever Awards. WAIS athletes also participated Computer Power Institute of Technology contributed to the success of the ACE (Athlete Career Education) initiative by providing IT scholarships to athletes.

WAIS is grateful to all its retiring, existing and new partners for their valuable contribution. The support of our partners plays a vital role in the journey the athletes follow to international success.

Public Relations The success of WAIS was actively promoted during the year enhancing our reputation as a premier sporting institute as well as increasing our profile in the community.

Website and Corporate Communications Sponsorship, public relations and communications have all enjoyed The WAIS Marketing department has continued to develop key positive outcomes for the WAIS Marketing department in the past communication tools including the WAIS News Bulletin (WNB) and WAIS year. website. The WNB captures all athlete and sport results and is sent weekly via email. It is an important communication tool not only for Sponsorship WAIS but our sport partners, sponsors and the media and continues to WAIS is committed to working with its sponsors and marketing initiatives grow with an estimated readership of over 5,000 recipients. The WAIS undertaken during the year reflect this commitment. Sponsors and website is continually being developed to ensure promotion of WAIS suppliers for the 2005/2006 period are detailed below. operations, staff, athletes and partnerships are maximised.

Major Sponsors Media Coca-Cola once again supported WAIS both financially and in-kind with The WAIS Marketing Department produced many news stories, press the provision of Powerade and beverages. During the year, Coca Cola releases and media opportunities for WAIS athletes, coaches, staff and unveiled their Powerade Isotonic product through a major launch and services throughout the year. Media exposure of WAIS has increased WAIS was able to assist by presenting the benefits of this product for since the 2004 Athens Olympic Games and during the Melbourne 2006 athlete recovery. Coca Cola have been a Major Sponsor of WAIS over Commonwealth Games period. There has been regular media coverage the past 21 years and will continue its support of WAIS into 2006/07 of all WAIS operations in State, community and regional newspapers, in as a Supplier level sponsor. We thank them for their significant national magazine features and radio and television features. contribution to WAIS and look forward to continuing our relationship into the future. During the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, the WAIS website Healthway is a long term supporter of the Smarter than Smoking WAIS was used as a media resource to promote the schedules, results and Photo: WAIS Talent Search scheme and continued as a Major Sponsor of WAIS in KIM MICKLE, CHRIS TROODE & KYLIE WHEELER 2005/2006 yearbook and annual report 58 59

Finance & Administration

Staff Human Resources

Ms Honnie Butler has continued to provide her enhanced financial During the year 2005/2006 Mrs Helen Rice has continued to provide management skills which has proved to be valuable input to the WAIS her valuable expertise in co-ordinating various HR projects. Finance and Administration department in particular. As part of the Strategic Plan 2004-2008, a Performance Management Ms Marisa Leddin has continued to share receptionist duties with Ms System enhancement project has been further developed and partly Tina Price. Both Marisa and Tina have provided an enthusiastic and implemented during 2005. Further refinements are planned in future. professional face to our reception. Information Technology At 30 June 2006 the number of full time staff was 39 and permanent part-time staff, numbered 9. Mrs Aine McSweeney has resigned to pursue her career prospects in the commercial sector. During the year various enhancements were made Accommodation and Costs to our document management system, website and our proprietary data management system – DAIS. Various strategies were implemented during the year to reduce the cost of administering WAIS operations, the outcome has been a positive one DAIS has continued to be developed by our Software engineer, Mr Adrian for WAIS with significant savings made. Broughton with improvements on the version. Optimisation of internal process in order to utilise the resources available was one of the key The Budgeting Model was updated during the year in order to improve initiatives that was focused on by the Information Technology. upon the financial management processes in conjunction with the users. The payroll system was also successfully updated. An audio-visual repository and communications project was initiated with a proposal for additional funding by the Government. This project WAIS successfully adopted International Financial Reporting Standards is aimed to provide athletes, coaches and scientific staff an effective during the financial year 2005-06 with virtually seamless transition and efficient resource for the storage and management of digital audio from the previous Australian Standards. visual records of competition, training and testing from multiple internal and external locations. This project is also aimed at enhancing Building Maintenance the potential to distribute high performance coaching information to regional WA. WAIS staff common room is being built on the mezzanine floor which was one of the initiatives identified during the WAIS Strategic Planning 2004-2008 process. This is expected to complete by August 2006.

Finance & Administration

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WAIS would like to thank: major Sponsors

Program Sponsors

Smarter than Smoking International Wellness Seminar Athlete Advantage WAIS Talent Search Scholarship Fund

Cycling Men’s Water Polo Men’s Water Polo Official Suppliers

Apparel IT Services Athlete Career & Education Dietary Supplement

Venue Supporters

An Olympic Training Centre Endorsed by the Australian Olympic Committee