Annual Report 1

2017/18 Annual Report 1

About Sport NSW Table of Contents

Sport NSW is the peak industry body for sport in the state. About Sport NSW...... 1

Sport NSW is an independent not-for-profit organisation, representing Chairperson’s Message...... 2 NSW sporting organisations as The Voice of Sport to raise and respond to issues that impact on all levels of sport and to foster the future Board of Directors & Staff...... 3 development of sport in New South Wales.

Membership...... 4

Purpose, Vision Chief Executive Officer’s Report...... 5

and Mission Female Programs...... 7

Our Purpose Inclusion Programs...... 9 Sport NSW exists to support its Members and promote, strengthen and advocate for the sector so more people and communities in NSW NSW Community Sports Awards ...... 11 enjoy the significant benefits sport and active recreation provides. Our Vision NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony ...... 13 To be the voice of sport in New South Wales. NSW Sports Awards...... 14 Our Mission To lead New South Wales sport in building connected, healthy and NSW Hall of Champions...... 15 active communities. Chair of Finance Report...... 16 Our Values • Leadership 2017-18 Financial Report...... 17

• Innovation Our Partners...... 30 • Integrity

• Inclusion

• Equality

What We Do Advocacy Sport NSW represents more than 80 State Sporting Organisations, as well as Disability State Sporting Organisations, Local Councils, sports industry bodies and sports businesses. We advocate the case for sport to all levels of government and other agencies on behalf of the entire sport sector in NSW. Recognition and Networking The sporting community in NSW is brought together by Sport NSW to celebrate the achievements of athletes, officials, coaches, administrators and volunteers. Sport NSW present the NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony, incorporating both the annual NSW Sports Awards and Hall of Champions Induction, as well as the Community Sports Awards and other networking opportunities. Sport Development and Collaboration A key plank of Sport NSW’s strategy is to work with members to build and share knowledge through education, training and the showcasing of industry best practice. Cover Images: - Photo Jessica Credit Red Athlete of the Bull Year Photo Fox - 2017 Content Pool 2

Chairperson’s Message Welcome members and stakeholders to the 2017-18 Sport NSW Annual Report. Reflecting on the past year, there are many people to thank and several significant milestones to acknowledge.

Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the dedication of our small and passionate Sport NSW team. Darren Simpson (CEO), Murray Elbourn (Disability Inclusion), Chiara Misuraca (Female Programs & Membership), Jessica Schwartz (Operations & Events) and Denise Rogers (Finance) thank you for finding new and innovate ways to go above and beyond for our members and partners. The record number of Sport NSW members, events, new sponsors and expanding program breadth is testament to your commitment.

Thank you to fellow volunteer Sport NSW board members Carolyn Campbell (Deputy Chair), Ross Bidencope (Chair of Finance), Tracie Edmondson, Susan Horwitz, Gregory Will, Chris Hall, Elisa Holmes and Peter Hugg. On behalf of the board, I would also like to thank outgoing board member Andrew Hore (CEO of Rugby NSW and the Waratahs) for his two years of service. His insights and passion for community sporting pathways will be missed.

As some of you may be aware, the transition of disability funding from a State to Federal Government responsibility in the past year was a significant shift. This created uncertainty for organisations all over Australia who were unaware if they could continue to run their long standing and vital programs. Our team worked tirelessly with both state and federal government to prosecute a strong case which demonstrated the meaningful impact our Disability Inclusion programs have on the physical, social and mental health of young people. Pleasingly government funding was forthcoming for a further two years. When combined with the continued support of Variety, The Children’s Charity NSW and also a new partnership with Northcott, we are able to continue to deliver disability and inclusion initiatives for an important and sometimes marginalised section of the NSW community.

The Sydney stadiums discussion dominated headlines nationally as the NSW Government debated the pros and cons of the demolition and reconstruction of the Sydney Football Stadium and ANZ Stadium. Regardless of your view on stadiums, I was proud of the actions of our team to generate significant media coverage and influence government at a critical juncture. Our lobbying and advocacy played an important role in securing $300 million of new funding to support upgrading and improving grassroot community sporting venues throughout Sydney and regional NSW. This is a result we should all celebrate and hopefully many of our member sports enjoy the benefits of refurbishments or new sporting homes.

This year we also expanded our Girls Get Active program and alliance with the Chief Executive Women’s network. Our business is proud to champion opportunities for increasing female participation; the professionalism of women’s sport; and create networks and development opportunities for high performing and talented women to rise-up through the ranks of sporting administration and onto boards of our State Sporting Organisations. Increasing the number of women seeking opportunities in all levels of sporting administration will serve to deepen the talent pool within our industry.

In November 2017 we hosted the inaugural NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony at Rosehill Gardens. This was the first time the NSW Sports Awards and NSW Hall of Champions Induction was incorporated in the one event. Over 650 people attended the night to showcase the contributions made by many to Sport in NSW. We would like to thank Alan Whelpton AO, Sydney Olympic Park Authority and the Office of Sport, who with our team collaborated to deliver an excellent evening. We look forward to seeing you all at the upcoming black tie NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony on 27 November 2018 at Rosehill Gardens.

In closing, I would like to thank all of our Sport NSW members for their continued support; our NSW Government Partners at the Office of Sport and Department of Family & Community Services; the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA); and our supporting partners Variety – The Children’s Charity NSW, ACPE, Revolutionise Sport, icare, Valour Apparel, Pitcher Partners, Lander & Rogers, Sports Chaplaincy Australia, Gallagher, World Corporate Travel, Sportscover, AICD, Sydney Olympic Park, Sports Camps Australia and Northcott.

With the continued support of our members and partners, we are committed to working hard over the coming year to further accelerate the positioning and importance of sport throughout the community and within the ranks of State and Federal Government.

Joseph La Posta Chairperson 3

Board of Directors

Joseph La Posta Carolyn Campbell Ross Bidencope Tracie Edmondson Chris Hall Chairperson Deputy Chairperson Chair of Finance

Elisa Holmes Andrew Hore Susan Horwitz Peter Hugg Gregory Will

Staff

Darren Simpson Jessica Schwartz Murray Elbourn Chiara Misuraca Denise Rogers Chief Executive Officer Operations and Events Disability Inclusion Membership and Female Finance Manager Coordinator Manager Programs Officer 4

Membership 1 July 2017 - 30 June 2018

ORGANISATION NSW Rogaining Association Sailors with Disabilities AFL NSW/ACT NSW Rugby League Sportspeople Amputee Golf NSW NSW Rugby Union UniSport Australia Archery NSW NSW Snowsports UNSW Sport Athletics NSW NSW Touch Association World Martial Arts Alliance Australian Powerchair Hockey (NSW) NSW Ultimate YMCA NSW Australian Sailing (NSW) NSW Waterski Federation Badminton NSW NSW Weightlifting Association LOCAL COUNCILS Baseball NSW Orienteering NSW Blacktown City Council Basketball NSW PaddleNSW Camden Council Billiards & Snooker Association Pony Club NSW Campbelltown City Council Blind Cricket NSW Powerchair Football Australia (NSW) Central Coast Council Blind Sports NSW Regional Academies of Sport (NSW) City of Canterbury Bankstown BMX NSW Riding for the Disabled NSW City of Ryde Boccia NSW Rowing NSW Coffs Harbour City Council Bowls NSW Sailability NSW Cumberland Council Cerebral Palsy Sport and Rec Association Sailing for Everybody Foundation Dubbo Regional Council Confederation of Australian Motor Skate NSW Fairfield City Council Sport (NSW) Softball NSW Hornsby Shire Council Cricket NSW Special Olympics Australia (NSW) Hunters Hill Council Croquet NSW Speedway NSW & ACT Inner West Council Cycling NSW Squash NSW Kempsey Shire Council Diving NSW Surf Life Saving NSW Lake Macquarie City Council Dragon Boats NSW Surfing NSW Lane Cove Council Equestrian NSW Swimming NSW Liverpool City Council Football NSW Table Tennis NSW Maitland City Council Golf NSW Tennis NSW Newcastle City Council Gymnastics NSW Tenpin Bowling NSW Northern Beaches Council Hockey NSW Transplant Australia (NSW) Parramatta City Council Ice Hockey NSW Triathlon NSW Penrith City Council Judo NSW Wheelchair Sports NSW Randwick City Council Karting NSW Women’s Bowls NSW Snowy Valleys Council Little Athletics NSW The Hills Shire Council Masters Swimming NSW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Upper Hunter Shire Council Motorcycling NSW Association of Heads of Independent Wagga Wagga City Council Netball NSW Girls Schools Wollongong City Council Northern NSW Football Austswim NSW NSW Amateur Pistol Association Belgravia Leisure LIFE MEMBERS NSW Biathlon Association Bicycle NSW Phill Bates AM NSW Bocce Federation Drilldance NSW Rob Boutcher NSW Clay Target Association Greenpoint Drilldance Frances Crampton AM NSW Council of Australian Jack Newton Junior Golf Martin Meredith Parachute Federation Macquarie University Sport NSW Goalball NSW Deaf Sports INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS NSW Handball Personal Defence Studios Bon Gray NSW Ice Skating Association PCYC NSW Renae Green NSW Rifle Association Royal Life Saving Society Australia (NSW) Yvette Audet 5

Chief Executive Officer’s Report “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” John Wooden

Sport NSW enjoyed another strong year of growth and a NSW Sport & Active Recreation Sector Strategy. This project development in 2017-18. Once again we undertook new initiatives is both a great challenge and opportunity for Sport NSW, not and challenges as we strived to extend the services and benefits least because of the number of strategies and plans already in Sport NSW provides to our valued members. It is a focus of existence or development across various parts of the sector. As I the organisation to continue to offer our members and partners write Sport NSW is well entrenched in the project, with completion new opportunities for collaboration, recognition, education and targeted for the end of November. development and this annual report contains a summary of the Sport NSW has also been fortunate to have an excellent activities undertaken in 2017-18. relationship with the Department of Family & Community Services Government Partnerships (FACS). Minister for Disability Services Ray Williams committed to Whilst Sport NSW is the independent peak body for sport in extending the funding into 2017-18 which allows for Sport NSW the state, we could not operate to the level we do without the to employ our Disability Inclusion Manager, Murray Elbourn. Our tremendous support we receive from the NSW Government. The thanks go to Minister Williams as well as Richard Hawkins and Office of Sport again provided $250,000 in core funding to Sport Kellie May at FACS for their support and guidance. NSW, as part of our long-term funding arrangement. This has In line with changes to funding in disability services across the continued to provide great stability for Sport NSW and allowed country, Sport NSW is now required to work with the National the organisation to operate with certainty and confidence. We are Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) rather than the state extremely grateful to the Minister for Sport, Stuart Ayres, for his department. I am pleased to report that in April we were advised unwavering support and the faith being shown in Sport NSW to of our success in securing a funding grant for the next two deliver for the sport sector. financial years under the Australian government’s Information, The relationship between the Office of Sport and Sport NSW is Linkages and Capacity Building program. This grant will ensure a very important one. There is a great level of respect between that our work in the disability and inclusion space continues to the organisations and as a result a close and trusting working evolve and will also result in the expansion of our Knowledge relationship exists. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Matt Exchange Inclusion program regionally. Miller, Office of Sport Chief Executive, and Executive Directors Sport NSW Operations Phil Hamdorf, Anne Gripper, Karen Jones and Veronica Lee for As mentioned above, Sport NSW is constantly looking to improve their ongoing engagement with Sport NSW and willingness to the services and benefits to our members and partners. Over give of their time for Sport NSW events and projects. recent years our organisation has built to a position of strength A core function of Sport NSW as ‘The Voice of Sport’ is to on the back of new initiatives in the areas of inclusion and female represent the views of the sector as a whole. Accordingly Sport programs, new and improved events including our awards nights NSW has worked with the Office of Sport on a number of projects and Industry Conference, as well as ongoing networking and in 2017-18 to provide input on behalf of members, including: education opportunities.

• Regional Sport & Active Recreation Plans This growth has been reflected in our financial position, detailed • District Sport Facility Plans in full later in this report. Our revenue in 2017-18 has grown to • State Sport Infrastructure Strategy be 133% higher than the 2013-14 level, with a similar increase • Active Kids Program in expenditure to support the new programs and initiatives. • Local Sports Defibrillator Program Our net asset position has also improved by approximately • Women’s Sport Strategy $100,000 in the same period which puts us in a strong position • High Performance Pathways Strategy to continue to drive improvements in our services for the sector.

In a strong show of faith in Sport NSW and our role as an industry In a recent survey of members Sport NSW recorded a advocate, in May Minister Ayres asked Sport NSW to prepare satisfaction rating of 7.7 out of 10 when members were 6 asked to rate the service Sport NSW provided to the respondent’s Head of Football at Football NSW replacing Greg Meagher, who had organisation and the sector as a whole. Further, 82% of respondent’s served on the Board for four years. In May the Board renewed the felt that membership of Sport NSW represented good or excellent terms of the three Appointed Directors. Chris Hall and Elisa Holmes, value for money. These are metrics which we take very seriously and who had been on the Board for one year, were re-appointed for two will continue to measure ourselves on moving forward. years, while Susan Horwitz, who had been on the Board for two Sport Development & Collaboration years was re-appointed for one. A key component of the work of Sport NSW is sharing knowledge At the time of writing the Board had also recently undertaken a through education, training and showcasing industry best practice. review of the Sport NSW constitution with a view to ensuring that In 2017-18 our fortnightly Blues eNews newsletter, which is our the document remained contemporary and in line with best practice. primary communication tool, grew its reach and continued to inform The proposed amendments will be put to the 2018 AGM. the sector on a myriad of events, opportunities and developments. On a personal note I would like to sincerely thank all Directors for A major addition to our calendar in the financial year was the inaugural their contribution throughout the year and particularly Chairperson Industry Conference which was held in February at the campus of Joseph La Posta, Deputy Chair Carolyn Campbell and Chair of our partner ACPE (Australian College of Physical Education) with Finance Ross Bidencope for their support. The Directors of Sport support from FACS. This one-day event brought together over 200 NSW balance their voluntary commitment on the Board with busy people from across the sector to participate in keynote addresses professional lives all for the betterment of sport in the state. and breakout sessions. We were extremely happy with the response Acknowledgements to our first conference, particularly the generosity of the many Sport NSW would not exist without our members, across sporting speakers who largely came from our member organisations, and organisations, businesses, councils and individuals. I would like to who shared their case studies and knowledge freely. thank all members for their ongoing support as we commit to working Other events held throughout the year included: as hard as ever for you in the future.

• Information & Innovation Forum Like so many of our members, Sport NSW relies on the generous • Lessons in Leadership event in Maitland support of our partners to ensure that we can continue to serve the • Governance in Sport Forum, in partnership with the sport sector in NSW. Put simply, we could not do what we do without Office of Sport them. Accordingly, I would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank • AICD Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors our 2017-18 partners. Course, in October and April Thank you to the Office of Sport, the Department of Family & The hosting of the event in the Maitland came as part of the Hunter Community Services, the Australian College of Physical Education, Sports Alliance project which continues to be driven with enthusiasm Variety – The Children’s Charity NSW, icare, Gallagher, Valour by Jim Doyle, which is greatly appreciated. Performance Apparel, Pitcher Partners, Australian Institute of Recognition Company Directors, Sports Camps Australia, Sportscover, Lander & Rogers Lawyers, Revolutionise Sport, Sydney Olympic Park In another significant first for Sport NSW we were delighted to host Authority and World Corporate Travel. the first ever joint presentation of the NSW Sports Awards and induction into the NSW Hall of Champions on 27 November, an Finally I would like the biggest vote of thanks to go to my small and event which is now known as the NSW Champions of Sport. The enthusiastic team. As we continue to bite off more and more the team night was an outstanding success, attended by over 650 people, has never stopped rising to the challenge and I thank each of Murray highlighted by the elevation of Ian Thorpe to the status of legend in Elbourn, Jessica Schwartz, Chiara Misuraca and Denise Rogers for the Hall of Champions and his engaging one-on-one interview with their hard work and dedication to the cause. I am extremely grateful MC Tracey Holmes on stage. The event will undoubtedly grow in for the energy you bring to your roles every day. honour and prestige and will quickly become the biggest night on The last special mention is to Cassie Browne who left Sport NSW with the NSW sporting calendar. I would like to thank Stephen Donovan our best wishes after over seven years in the Operations Co-ordinator and Marcelle Jacobs at SOPA and also Alan Whelpton, chair of the role to pursue her passion of dance teaching. Cassie has many friends Hall of Champions selection committee, for their collaboration and throughout the industry and we wish her nothing but success in the support in bringing these two prestigious events together. future. Parliament House was once again the setting for the Community Sports Awards in June. This is a very special annual event as it showcases the lifeblood of sport in the state – the volunteers. All of Darren Simpson the award winners from both ceremonies are recognised separately Chief Executive Officer later in this annual report. Governance Often the key to strong organisational performance is stability of leadership and high quality governance. This year Sport NSW has been fortunate to experience both. At our Board elections at the October AGM there was one change to the Board with Peter Hugg, 7

Female Programs

Girls Get Active Girls Get Active events are designed to encourage high school girls to participate in sport and active recreation by providing a unique opportunity to engage with women achieving success in the sports industry.

The Girls Get Active program involves a morning panel discussion with champion athletes followed by a comprehensive sports circuit. The circuit is facilitated by the panellists and/or staff from state sporting organisations and allows students to try a range of sports in a fun and safe environment.

Sport NSW hosted seven Girls Get Active events in partnership with our Local Council Members this year, as follows:

• Fairfield, 150 participants • Central Coast, 150 participants • Lane Cove, 100 participants • Coffs Harbour, 130 participants • Inner West, 85 participants • Randwick, 60 participants • Penrith, 110 participants

Students have had the chance to engage with some of Australia’s most inspiring and successful athletes through the Girls Get Active program. Events have been MC’d by champions including dual Olympian & Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Jane Flemming OAM, Australia’s first representative in para-snowboard, Joany Badenhorst and world champion slalom paddler Jessica Fox.

High profile athlete panellists have included Caitlin Foord (Matildas), Danielle Prince (Olympic gymnast), Emily Robinson (Wallaroos), Kate Jenner (Hockeyroos), Katie-Rae Ebzery (Opals), Lisa Griffith (Sydney Thunder), Renee Forth (GWS Giants) and Sam Poolman (Giants Netball).

Collectively, 20 State Sporting Organisation members have showcased their sports at the various Girls Get Active days including AFL, badminton, basketball, cricket, croquet, dragon boats, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, kayaking, netball, orienteering, rugby union, softball, squash, touch football, ultimate, volleyball and yoga. 8

Chief Executive Women Leaders Program Sport NSW is fortunate to have a strong relationship with Chief Executive Women which enables female sporting executives to take part in one of Australia’s most respected executive leadership programs. Members were encouraged to support suitable candidates for the Leaders Program in 2018 with seven women from sporting organisations including Cricket Australia, Gymnastics NSW, Netball NSW and NSW Rugby League participating.

Sport NSW encourages State Sporting Organisations to seek funding from the Australian Sports Commission ‘Women Leaders in Sport’ grant to enable female executives in the NSW sporting industry to be part of the highly regarded Chief Executive Women Leaders Program.

Sport NSW Women’s Network Since the inception of our relationship with Chief Executive Women in 2012, Sport NSW has connected 23 women to the Leaders Program. As a result, in 2018 Sport NSW created a Women’s Network for graduates of the Chief Executive Women Leaders Program and other senior female executives in the NSW sports industry.

Sport NSW was delighted to conduct the inaugural Women’s Network event on 16 May, hosted by the Australian Olympic Committee at their Circular Quay offices. The gathering was privileged to hear from highly experienced Director Sam Mostyn as the guest speaker. Drawing on her sporting experience as the first female Commissioner of the AFL and as a current Director of the Sydney Swans, Sam addressed the topic of leadership both during a crisis and in times of business-as-usual.

The event received overwhelmingly positive feedback and Sport NSW will continue to grow this network in coming years. 9

Inclusion Programs

Over the last 12 months Sport NSW have become the go-to peak body for disability inclusion programming across State Sporting Organisations and State Disability Sporting Organisations in NSW. Sport NSW have assisted not only our sporting members but also councils, community organisations, educational institutions, health professionals, NDIS providers and peak disability bodies in delivery of programs and the expansion of participation.

The change has been brought about by the ability to bring councils, charities, industry bodies, community organisations, health professionals and learning institutions together to better resource, fund and train main stream sport within the disability and inclusion landscape. Activate Inclusion Sports Days Activate Inclusion Sports Days (AISD) are an integral part of Sport NSW’s overarching program to increase grass roots participation amongst students with physical, sensory or intellectual disabilities in addition to also providing service delivery for students with mental health or learning difficulties. The program is a collaboration with Variety – The Children’s Charity NSW and each event is hosted by a local council.

In 2017-18 Sport NSW ran 13 Activate Inclusion Sports Days throughout the state, from Coffs Harbour to Tamworth and Queanbeyan as well as the Hunter, Wollongong and numerous metropolitan councils. Over 1,600 children experienced the adapted sporting opportunities offered at one of these Sport NSW events. Schools are now more aware of the AISD program and its benefits to students with disability. Many of these students are now engaged across inclusion leagues and within their school to continue adapted sport. 10

Knowledge Exchange Inclusion The Knowledge Exchange Inclusion (KEI) initiative is now supported through the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). KEI sessions focus on education of disability function through the spectrum. Local council members of Sport NSW can host KEI sessions for sporting clubs, council staff, health professionals, NDIS Providers, education institutions, community organisations and families / carers with disability participants.

Sport NSW have held successful KEI program days with multiple councils in the last year, highlighted by Parramatta Council who are now working on a workshop follow-up of the well-attended stakeholder day in June 2018. In the coming year, Sport NSW will have a strong focus on regional NSW and will look to establish steering groups who can work with councils to address social capacity building through inclusion initiatives supported by Sport NSW.

Sport NSW has recently expanded its program delivery model to universities and are in the process of establishing strong sustainable active recreation and sport clubs within five trial universities. UNSW, Sydney University, Western Sydney University, University of Newcastle and University of Wollongong are all combining with the Paralympic sports of Boccia, Football, Goalball, Judo and Wheelchair Basketball to offer an initial inclusion engagement day at the five trial universities that will focus on social inclusion and building awareness of pathway opportunities for students with disabilities.

Another focus is to enable strong competition pathways for main stream sport through expansion of our Inclusion League model. We are engaging with sports including AFL, Basketball, Netball, Hockey and Softball-Baseball to introduce an inclusion league in 2019 with teams from the five trial universities to expand the participation.

Finally Sport NSW has begun working with Settlement Services International to expand participation rates amongst the ethnic population. This will include looking at adapted marketing material and bilingual websites to further embrace the diversity of inclusion participation. Sport NSW has already seen an increase in non-English speaking participants at Activate Inclusion Sports Days. 11

2018 NSW Community Sports Awards

Sport NSW held the annual NSW Community Sports Awards at NSW Parliament House on Thursday 21 June, celebrating the extraordinary contributions made to community sport in NSW before a capacity crowd.

The event was hosted by the Minister for Sport, the Hon. Stuart Ayres MP, who congratulated the finalists and addressed the audience about the important role sport plays in the lives of residents across NSW.

“Sport brings communities together and assists in the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles. With a rich history of high performance success as well as a strong community sporting culture, sport makes up much of the social and economic fabric of our great state,” Minister Ayres said.

In 2018 the NSW Community Sports Awards featured winners across nine categories, highlighting contributions made in coaching, officiating, and by teams, events and clubs. A diverse range of sports were represented on the night, from Australian Rules, Cricket and Football to Squash, Judo and Dragon Boats.

The night also paid homage to 23 Distinguished Long Service recipients for those that have given exceptional long service to their sport. Award winners and finalists traveled from as far away as Gunnedah, Cootamundra and Tamworth to attend.

In congratulating the finalists and winners Sport NSW Chairperson Joseph La Posta also paid tribute to the role sport and its volunteers play in promoting inclusiveness in the community.

“Community sport brings together people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds in a shared sense of inclusion, community and belonging. There are over 2.5 million participants in sport and active recreation in NSW, none of which would be able to enjoy the activities they love without an army of enthusiastic volunteer officials, coaches, and administrators behind the scenes,” Mr La Posta said.

The Parliament House event attracted over 280 people with representatives from government and sports across the state in attendance to congratulate the finalists and award recipients. 12

2018 NSW Community Sports Awards Winners

Young Official Community Official Young Coach - Joint Winners Stephen Blume - Australian Football Cherry Smith - Swimming Matthew Beach - Softball Chanelle Hosken - Dragon Boats

Community Coach Volunteer Director Community Sport Administrator - Joint Winners Laura Brienesse - Wheelchair Sports Graham Towle OAM - Swimming Stuart Farnell - Australian Football Christine Halpin - Softball

Community Team Community Club Community Event Wollongong Roller Hawks - Bonnet Bay FC - Football PCYC NSW Nations of Origin - Wheelchair Sports PCYC NSW 2018 Distinguished Long Service Award Recipients

Ian Adams Little Athletics Shiralee Adams Pony Club Margaret Bennett Wheelchair Sports Suzanne Bergersen Swimming Andrew Brand Motor Sport Sandra Brand Motor Sport James Brennan Cricket Neil Crisp Softball

Graham Coulton Blind Sports Denise Dall Motorcycling Pam Durie Croquet Maurice “Maurie” Fuller OAM Motor Sport Robyn Fuller Motor Sport Peter Hastings QC Australian Football David Mackay Hockey Stuart Meares Masters Swimming

Doreen O’Connor Riding for the Disabled Jan Ryan Amateur Pistol Basil Slaughter Paddle Maree Tanti Pony Club Betty Wallace Pony Club Jeanette Watts Swimming Lindal Whitton Football 13

2017 NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony

In 2017, the induction of new entrants into the NSW Hall of Champions was combined with the NSW Sports Awards ceremony to create the NSW Champions of Sport, NSW sport’s night of nights.

The gala ceremony saw distinguished sports stars from the present and the past gather at Rosehill Gardens on Monday 27 November to celebrate the success and achievements of all those involved in NSW sport on the national and international stage.

Five athletes had the honour of being inducted into the NSW Hall of Champions. Warren Birmingham (hockey), Michael Clarke (cricket), Rochelle Gilmour (cycling), Matthew Mitcham (diving) and Matthew Nielsen (basketball) now sit comfortably amongst the greats of NSW sport.

Later in the evening Australia’s greatest Olympian Ian Thorpe was elevated to Legend status in the Hall of Champions – the highest accolade in NSW sport. Thorpe’s one-on-one interview with MC Tracey Holmes was a highlight of the night for the huge audience.

Two-time Olympian Jessica Fox joined elite company when named Athlete of the Year for the second time. Jessica became just the sixth multiple winner of the Athlete of the Year (adding to 2013) and joined Michelle Martin, Ian Thorpe, Layne Beachley, Tom Slingsby and Stephanie Gilmore as a multiple winner.

An exceptional role model for athletes in NSW, Jessica was announced winner ahead of an impressive group of peers including Olympic discus thrower Dani Stevens, Test cricketer Ellyse Perry, world champion diver Rhiannan Iffland, world number one croquet player Alison Sharpe, surf lifesaving beach sprinter Jake Lynch and Jillaroos rugby league player Simaima Taufa.

Jessica was a medallist at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympic Games, and enjoyed an outstanding 2017 winning a total of 13 individual medals and three team medals in the women’s C1 and K1 events at World Cups and World Championships.

Jessica led the charge for successful female athletes on the night, with inspirational cyclist Amanda Reid named Athlete of the Year with a Disability, and powerlifter Bethany Parker named joint Young Athlete of the Year along with rising tennis star Alexei Popyrin.

Sydney FC’s record-breaking 2016-17 A-League season, where they set a record for most competition points in a season (66 points) and most wins in a season (20 wins), saw the Sky Blues named Team of the Year.

Netball NSW and AFL NSW/ACT were named joint winners of the Organisation of the Year, while Hockey NSW’s David Thompson was named Administrator of the Year.

One of the final awards of the night was a new addition to the program. The Waratah was conceived to recognise service to NSW sport which goes beyond on-field achievements to have an impact in the broader community. Former Kangaroo and NSW State of Origin legend and coach Laurie Daley was the inaugural recipient of the Waratah. 14 2017 NSW Sports Awards Winners

Athlete of the Year Jessica Fox – Paddle

Athlete of the Year Coach of the Year with a Disability Glenn Hall – Surfing Amanda Reid – Cycling

Young Athlete of the Year Local Council of the Year (Joint Winner) Lake Macquarie Council Bethany Parker – Powerlifting

Young Athlete of the Year Official of the Year (Joint Winner) Petr Lubomir – Judo Alexei Popyrin – Tennis

Young Athlete of the Year Administrator of the Year with a Disability David Thompson – Hockey NSW Gregory Luff – Wheelchair Track & Road

Masters Athlete of the Year Organisation of the Year Tony Goodwin – Swimming (Joint Winners) Netball NSW – Netball

Team of the Year Organisation of the Year Sydney FC – Football (Joint Winners) AFL NSW/ACT – AFL

Team of the Year Event of the Year with a Disability 2017 Australian Badminton Open – Under 19 Australian Women’s Badminton Goalball team – Goalball 15 NSW Hall of Champions

Ian Thorpe OAM Elevated to Legend Status

Warren Birmingham Matthew Nielsen Hockey Basketball

Rochelle Gilmore Matthew Mitcham OAM Cycling Diving

Michael Clarke Cricket 16

Chair of Finance Report It is my pleasure to present the audited Balance Sheet and Financial Statement of New South Wales Sports Federation (Sport NSW), for the twelve months ending 30th June 2018.

The Federation recorded a deficit of $63,426 (2017 surplus $15,736). As noted in previous reports, whether the Federation records a surplus or deficit is dependent on grant funding and how it is recognised in accordance with accounting standards. Hence the swing between this year and last and probably next year if the accounting standard has not been changed.

Financial Highlights $’000 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Revenue 291 493 453 621 678 Expenditure 358 358 454 606 742 Surplus/(Deficit) -67 134 -1 16 -63 Net Assets 184 318 317 343 280 Government Funding 148 358 293 404 316

The table above shows that in Net Asset terms the Federation has declined 18%, which is very much driven by where the Federation is in the current grant funding cycle.

The same is true of cash, where there was a drop of 10.5% to $388,088 (prior year $434,151). Being in the middle of a funding cycle also means the Federation is in the prime delivery phase thus expenditure is up as a result. Government funding needs to be spent in order to deliver the specified program and allow acquittal of the funding to the government department involved.

I would like to thank our valued partners in 2017-18: ACPE, Gallagher, Australian Institute of Company Directors, icare, Lander and Rogers, Pitcher Partners, Revolutionise Sport, Sports Camps Australia, Sportscover, Sydney Olympic Park, Valour Apparel, Variety - The Childrens Charity NSW and World Corporate Travel. Along with of course our government partners in the Office of Sport and the Department of Family and Community Services.

So financially, the Federation continues to be in a strong position and can look forward to a strong sustainable future. In closing I would like to thank the Board and staff, in particular Darren Simpson and Finance Officer Denise Rogers.

Ross Bidencope Chair of Finance 17

2017-18 Financial Report

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

ABN 40 314 091 302

The original signed document of the NSW Sports Federation Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2018 is held at the NSW Sports Federation office located at Sports House, Quad 1, Level 2, 8 Parkview Drive, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127. NSW Sports Federation Incorporated 18 ABN 40 314 091 302

BOARD REPORT

The board members present their report together with the financial report of NSW Sports Federation Incorporated (the “association”) for the year ended 30 June 2018 and auditor’s report thereon.

Board members names The names of the board members in office at any time during or since the end of the year are:

Joseph La Posta [re elected 24 October 2017] Andrew Hore [elected 20 October 2016] Carolyn Campbell [re elected 20 October 2016] Susan Horwitz [re appointed (Independent) 24 May 2018] Ross Bidencope [re elected 24 October 2017] Gregory Will [elected 20 October 2016] Tracie Edmondson [re elected 24 October 2017] Peter Hugg [elected 24 October 2017] Chris Hall [re appointed (Independent) 24 May 2018] Greg Meagher [resigned 24 October 2017] Elisa Holmes [re appointed (Independent) 24 May 2018]

The board members have been in office since the start of the year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated.

Results The deficit of the association for the year amounted to $63,426 (2017: surplus of $15,736).

Review of operations The association continued to engage in its principal activity, the results of which are disclosed in the attached financial statements.

Significant changes in state of affairs There were no significant changes in the association’s state of affairs that occurred during the financial year, other than those referred to elsewhere in this report.

Principal activities The principal activity of the association during the year was to provide advocacy, education, recognition and support to members of the association.

Meetings of board members Board members Board members’ meetings Number eligible to attend Number attended Joseph La Posta 6 6 Carolyn Campbell 6 6 Ross Bidencope 6 5 Tracie Edmondson 6 6 Chris Hall 6 6 Elisa Holmes 6 6 Andrew Hore 6 4 Susan Horwitz 6 5 Gregory Will 6 5 Peter Hugg 4 4 Greg Meagher 2 2

Signed on behalf of the members of the board.

Chairperson Chair of Finance

Joseph La Posta Ross Bidencope

Dated this 20th day of September 2018 19 NSW Sports Federation Incorporated ABN 40 314 091 302

STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

Note 2018 2017 $ $

Revenue 2 678,414 621,459 Less: expenses Bank charges (1,058) (1,740)

Consultants, legal fees expenses - (1,723)

Depreciation and amortisation expense 3 (2,574) (2,553)

Disability sports NSW (35,030) (37,692)

Employee benefits expense (393,175) (375,639)

Events (165,239) (95,798)

Grants projects expenses (20,114) (22,667)

Insurance (4,932) (4,690)

Office operating expenses (28,447) (28,341)

Programs and services expenses (91,271) (33,154)

Other expenses - (1,726)

(741,840) (605,723)

(Deficit) / Surplus (63,426) 15,736 Other comprehensive income for the year - - Total comprehensive income (63,426) 15,736

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. NSW Sports Federation Incorporated 20 ABN 40 314 091 302

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 30 JUNE 2018

Note 2018 2017 $ $

Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 5 338,088 434,151

Receivables 6 87,98 3 3,146

Other financial assets 7 - 2,223

Other assets 9 10,000 10,000

Total current assets 436,071 449,520

Non current assets Property, plant and equipment 8 2,479 5,053

Total non current assets 2,479 5,053 Total assets 438,550 454,573

Current liabilities Payables 10 47,3 57 64,459

Provisions 11 6,549 15,499

Other liabilities 12 105,000 31,545

Total current liabilities 158,906 111,503 Total liabilities 158,906 111,503 Net assets 279,644 343,070

Members funds Accumulated surplus 13 279,644 343,070

Total members funds 279,644 343,070

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 21 NSW Sports Federation Incorporated ABN 40 314 091 302

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS FUNDS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

2018 2017 $ $

Total equity Balance at beginning of the year 343,070 317,292

Movements in equity from:

Retained earnings (63,426) 25,778

Balance at the end of the year 279,644 343,070

Retained earnings Balance at beginning of the year 343,070 317,292

(Deficit) / Surplus for the year (63,426) 15,736

Total comprehensive income (63,426) 15,736

Womensport & Recreation NSW – funds transferred as at 1 July 2016 - 10,042

Balance at the end of the year 279,644 343,070

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

2018 2017 $ $

Cash flow from operating activities Receipts from customers 665,974 556,379

Payments to suppliers and employees (765,318) (560,404)

Interest received 1,058 1,769

Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities (98,286) (2,256)

Cash flow from investing activities Proceeds from sale of investments 2,223 -

Payment for property, plant and equipment - (1,798)

Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities 2,223 (1,798)

Reconciliation of cash Cash at beginning of the financial year 434,151 438,205

Net increase / (decrease) in cash held (96,063) (4,054) Cash at end of financial year 14(a) 338,088 434,151

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. NSW Sports Federation Incorporated 22 ABN 40 314 091 302

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 and Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements, Interpretations and other applicable authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board. NSW Sports Federation Incorporated (the “association”) is a not for profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial statements. The financial report was approved by the board as at the date of the board report. The following are the significant accounting policies adopted by the association in the preparation and presentation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.

(a) Basis of preparation of the financial report Historical Cost Convention The financial report has been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by revaluations to fair value for certain classes of assets and liabilities as described in the accounting policies.

(b) Revenue Revenue from the rendering of services is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customers. Membership fees are recognised as revenue when no significant uncertainty as to its collectibility exists, if the fee relates only to membership and all other services or products are paid for separately, or if there is a separate annual subscription. Membership fees are recognised on a basis that reflects the timing, nature and value of the benefit provided if the fee entitles the member to services or publications to be provided during the membership period, or to purchase goods or services at prices lower than those charged to non members. Revenue from organising and hosting events is recognised in the period in which the events are held. Interest revenue is measured in accordance with the effective interest method. All revenue is measured net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

(c) Contributions Government Grants and Donations A non reciprocal contribution or grant is recognised when the entity obtains control of the contribution or grant and it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the entity, and the amount of the contribution or grant can be measured reliably. If conditions attached to the contribution or grant that must be satisfied before the entity is eligible to receive the contribution, recognition of contribution or income is deferred until those conditions are met. A non reciprocal donation is recognised when the right to receive a donation has been established. When the entity receives grants but is obliged to give directly approximately equal value to the contributor, recognition of grant income will be deferred until the delivery of service. 23 NSW Sports Federation Incorporated ABN 40 314 091 302

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (d) Income tax No provision for income tax has been raised as the association is exempt from income tax under Division 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

(e) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and at banks, short term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less held at call with financial institutions, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the statement of financial position.

(f) Financial instruments Classification The association classifies its financial assets in the following categories: financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held to maturity investments, and available for sale financial assets. The classification depends on the nature of the item and the purpose for which the instruments are held.

Fair value through profit or loss Financial assets are classified at fair value through profit or loss when they are held for trading for the purpose of short term profit taking, are derivatives not held for hedging purposes, or when they are designated as such to avoid an accounting mismatch or to enable fair value performance evaluation by key management personnel. Investments in listed securities are carried at fair value through profit or loss. They are measured at their fair value at each reporting date and any increment or decrement in fair value from the prior period is recognised in profit or loss of the current period. Fair value of listed investments are based on closing bid prices at the reporting date.

Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Loans and receivables are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Donated financial assets Financial assets donated to the group are recognised at fair value at the date the group obtains the control of the assets.

(g) Property, plant and equipment Each class of plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Plant and equipment Plant and equipment is measured at cost. Where plant and equipment was acquired at no cost or for a nominal amount, cost is deemed to be the fair value as at the acquisition date.

Depreciation The depreciable amount of all property, plant and equipment is depreciated over their estimated useful lives commencing from the time the asset is held available for use, consistent with the estimated consumption of the economic benefits embodied in the asset.

Class of fixed asset Depreciation rates Depreciation basis Office equipment at cost 25% Straight line Computer equipment at cost 25% Straight line NSW Sports Federation Incorporated 24 ABN 40 314 091 302

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (h) Provisions Provisions are recognised when the association has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured.

(i) Employee benefits Short term employee benefit obligations Liabilities arising in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and any other employee benefits (other than termination benefits) expected to be settled wholly before twelve months after the end of the annual reporting period are measured at the (undiscounted) amounts based on remuneration rates which are expected to be paid when the liability is settled. The expected cost of short term employee benefit in the form of compensated absences such as annual leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits. All other short term employee benefit obligations are presented as payables in the statement of financial position.

(j) Goods and services tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and purchased assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Tax Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST.

Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.

(k) Comparatives Where necessary, comparative information has been reclassified and repositioned for consistency with current year disclosures. 25 NSW Sports Federation Incorporated ABN 40 314 091 302

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

2018 2017 $ $

NOTE 2: REVENUE Interest income 1,438 1,769

Grants 350,204 404,533

Membership revenue 51,814 46,532

Partners and Sponsors 107,50 0 72,455

Programs and Services 81,853 28,327

Events 83,637 67,381

Other revenue 1,968 462

678,414 621,459

NOTE 3: OPERATING PROFIT (Deficit)/ surplus has been determined after:

Depreciation 2,574 2,553

Impairment - 1,694

NOTE 4: KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION Compensation received by key management personnel of the association

- short term employee benefits 140,000 133,10 0

- post employment benefits 13,300 12,645

153,300 145,745

NOTE 5: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash at bank 338,088 434,151

338,088 434,151

NOTE 6: RECEIVABLES CURRENT

Trade debtors 87,98 3 3,029

Other receivables - 117

87,98 3 3,146

NOTE 7: OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS CURRENT

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Other investments - 2,223

Total financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - 2,223 NSW Sports Federation Incorporated 26 ABN 40 314 091 302

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 2018 2017 $ $ NOTE 8: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Plant and equipment Office equipment at cost 500 500 Accumulated depreciation (500) (500) - - Computer equipment at cost 11,012 11,012 Accumulated depreciation (8,533) (5,959) 2,479 5,053 Total plant and equipment 2,479 5,053 Total property, plant and equipment 2,479 5,053

NOTE 9: OTHER ASSETS CURRENT Prepayments 10,000 10,000

NOTE 10: PAYABLES CURRENT Unsecured liabilities Trade creditors 35,067 55,476 Sundry creditors and accruals 12,290 8,983 47,3 57 64,459 NOTE 11: PROVISIONS CURRENT Employee benefits (a) 6,549 15,499 (a) Aggregate employee benefits liability 6,549 15,499

NOTE 12: OTHER LIABILITIES CURRENT Deferred income 105,000 31,545

NOTE 13: ACCUMULATED SURPLUS / (DEFICITS) Accumulated surplus at beginning of year 343,070 317,292 Womensport & Recreation NSW – funds transferred as at 1 July 2016 - 10,042 Net (deficit) / surplus (63,426) 15,736 279,644 343,070 NOTE 14: CASH FLOW INFORMATION (a) Reconciliation of cash Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of cash flows is reconciled to the related items in the statement of financial position is as follows: Cash at bank 338,088 434,151 338,088 434,151 27 NSW Sports Federation Incorporated ABN 40 314 091 302

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

NOTE 15: BUSINESS COMBINATIONS On 1 July 2016, Womensport and Recreation NSW was disbanded with its net assets transferred to the association. No purchase consideration was paid.

NOTE 16: EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE There has been no matter or circumstance, which has arisen since 30 June 2018 that has significantly affected or may significantly affect:

(a) the operations, in financial years subsequent to 30 June 2018, of the association, or

(b) the results of those operations, or

STATEMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

In the opinion of the committee the financial report as set out on pages 17-27:

1. Presents fairly the financial position of NSW Sports Federation Incorporated (the “association”) as at 30 June 2018 and performance for the year ended on that date in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.

2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that NSW Sports Federation Incorporated (the “association”) will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the committee and is signed for and on behalf of the committee by:

Chairperson

Joseph La Posta

Chair of Finance

Ross Bidencope

Dated this 20th day of September 2018 29 Level 22 MLC Centre Postal Address: Tel: +61 2 9221 2099 28 19 Martin Place GPO Box 1615 Fax: +61 2 9223 1762 Sydney NSW 2000 Sydney NSW 2001 www.pitcher.com.au Australia Australia [email protected]

• BasisIdentify for and Opinion assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform Weaudit conducted procedures our responsive audit in accordance to those risks, with and Australian obtain audit Auditing evidence Standards. that is sufficient Our responsibilities and appropriate under thoseto provide standards a basis for areour furtheropinion. described The risk of in not the detecting Auditor’s aResponsibilities material misstatement for the resultingAudit of thefrom Financial fraud is higherReport than section for one of ourresulting report. from We error, are as independentfraud may involve of the collusion, Association forgery, in accordance intentional omissions,with the ethical misrepresentations, requirements of or the the Accounting override of internalProfessional control. and Ethical • StandardsObtain an Board’sunderstanding APES 110of internal Code of control Ethics relevantfor Professional to the audit Accountants in order to“the design Code” audit that procedures are relevant that to our are audit appropriate of the in financialthe circumstances, report in Australia. but not forWe thehave purpose also fulfilled of expressing our other an ethical opinion responsibilities on the effectiveness in accordance of the Association’swith the Code. internal We believe control. that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related Otherdisclosures Information made by the board. The committee are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the • Conclude on the appropriateness of the board’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit Association’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2018, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the report thereon. Association’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw Ourattention opinion in ouron theauditor’s financial report report to the does related not disclosures cover the otherin the information financial report and accordinglyor, if such disclosures we do not are express inadequate, any form to modifyof assuranceour opinion. conclusion Our conclusions thereon. are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Association to cease to continue as a going concern. In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, • considerEvaluate whetherthe overall the presentation,other information structure is materially and content inconsistent of the with financial the financial report, includingreport or ourthe knowledgedisclosures, obtained and whether in the the auditfinancial or otherwise report represents appears tothe be underlying materially transactions misstated. and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. We communicate with the board regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, If,including based on any the significant work we have deficiencies performed, in internalwe conclude control that that there we identifyis a material during misstatement our audit. of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Financial Report We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit andManagement significant audit is responsible findings, includingfor the preparation any significant and fair deficienc presentationies in internal of the control financial that report we identify in accordance during our with audit. the financial reporting requirements of the applicable legislation and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of a financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial report, management is responsible for assessing the Association’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Association or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

CARLThose MILLINGTON charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Association’sPITCHER PARTNERS financial reporting process. Partner Sydney

28 September 2017

An independent New South Wales Partnership. ABN 35 415 759 892 Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 29 Level 22 MLC Centre Postal Address: Tel: +61 2 9221 2099 19 Martin Place GPO Box 1615 Fax: +61 2 9223 1762 Sydney NSW 2000 Sydney NSW 2001 www.pitcher.com.au Australia Australia [email protected]

INDEPENDENTINDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S AUDITOR’S REPORT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF NSW SPORTS FEDERATION INCORPORATED TO THE MEMBERS OF NSW SPORTS FEDERATION INCORPORATED Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report OurAuditor’s objectives Responsibilitiesare to obtain reasonable for the assurance Audit aboutof the whether Financial the financialReport report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whetherOur objectives due to fraud are or to error, obtain and reasonable to issue an assurance auditor’s report about that whether includes the financialour opinion. report Reasonable as a whole assurance is free is froma high materiallevel of assurance,misstatement, but is whethernot a guarantee due to fraud that oran error, audit and conducted to issue inan accordance auditor’s report with that the includesAustralian our Auditing opinion. Standards Reasonable will assurancealways detect a materialis a high misstatement level of assurance, when it exists.but is Misstatementsnot a guarantee can that arise an fromaudit fraud conducted or error in and accordance are considered with thematerial Australian if, individually Auditing or in theStandards aggregate, will they always could detectreasonably a material be expected misstatement to influence when theit exists. economic Misstatements decisions canof users arise taken from onfraud the orbasis error of andthis financialare report.considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professionalAs part of scepticisman audit in throughoutaccordance the with audit. the Australian We also: Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform •audit Identify procedures and assess responsive the risks to of those material risks, misstatement and obtain audit of the evidence financial that report, is sufficient whether dueand toappropriate fraud or error,to provide design a andbasis for ourperform opinion. audit The procedures risk of not detectingresponsive a tomaterial those risks,misstatement and obtain resulting audit evidence from fraud that is ishigher sufficient than forand one appropriate resulting fromto provide error, as frauda basis may for involve our opinion. collusion, The forgery,risk of not intentional detecting omissions, a material misstatementmisrepresentations, resulting or fromthe override fraud is higherof internal than control. for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in control. the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Association’s internal control. • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Association’s internal disclosures made by the board. control. • Conclude on the appropriateness of the board’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the disclosures made by the committee. Association’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw •attention Conclude in ouron auditor’sthe appropriateness report to the of related the committee’ disclosures use in theof thefinancial going reportconcern or, ifbasis such of disclosures accounting are and, inadequate, based on to the modify ouraudit opinion. evidence Our conclusionsobtained, whether are based a material on the uncertaintyaudit evidence exists obtained related up to toevents the date or conditions of our auditor’s that may report. cast However, significant future doubt on the Association’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we events or conditions may cause the Association to cease to continue as a going concern. are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures • Evaluateare inadequate, the overall to modifypresentation, our opinion. structure Our andconclusions content areof the based financial on the report, audit evidence including obtainedthe disclosures, up to the and date whether of our the financialauditor’s report report. represents However, the future underlying events or transactions conditions mayand causeevents inthe a Associationmanner that to achieves cease to fair continue presentation. as a going We concern.communicate with the board regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. We communicate with the committee regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit andWe significant communicate audit withfindings, those including charged withany significant governance deficienc regarding,ies in internal among control other matters, that we theidentify planned during scope our audit. and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

Carl Millington PITCHER PARTNERS Partner Sydney, New South Wales CARL MILLINGTON PITCHER PARTNERS Dated this 20th day of September 2018 Partner Sydney

28 September 2017

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