ANNUAL REPORT2016/17 WPA WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING PARTNERS

PRINCIPAL SPONSORS

SPONSORS CONTENTS

PRESIDENT & CEO REPORT...... 2

MESSAGE FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION...... 5

HIGH PERFORMANCE REPORT...... 6

ATHLETES’ COMMISSION REPORT...... 8

PERSONAL EXCELLENCE REPORT...... 9

PARTICIPATION REPORT...... 11

CASE STUDY – FLIPPABALL...... 12

COMPETITIONS & EVENTS REPORT...... 13

COMMERCIAL & MEDIA REPORT...... 15

COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIPS – CASE STUDIES...... 16

MEMBERSHIP/EXPOSURE...... 18

STATE HIGHLIGHTS...... 19

INTERNATIONAL RESULTS...... 21

NWPL RESULTS...... 24

RESULTS U18 – U16 – U14 – U12...... 26

BOARD SKILLS MATRIX...... 28

FINANCIAL REPORTS...... 29

HONOUR ROLL...... 46

VALE DAVID WOODS...... 47

OFFICE BEARERS...... 48

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1 PRESIDENT AND CEO REPORT

Overview The organisation is set to return to a surplus in financial year 2018 with a key objective to increase the retained earnings On behalf of the (WPA) Board, CEO and and diversify the sports revenue streams over the coming management team, welcome to the 2016-2017 annual report. financial years. To ensure this occurs WPA has conducted a The year has delivered significant change for the sport, with review of operational costs in each of the key program areas WPA and the State Associations, developing the sport’s new and are looking to diversify income streams by maximising the strategic plan, ‘Towards 2020 – Growing and strengthening opportunities with corporate partners. ’. In February 2017 a whole of sport planning forum was held, 2. DEVELOPMENT bringing together all State and Territory associations to The successful piloting of the new national FlippaBall program identify the priorities for the sport and discuss the concept delivered strong results that will now see the program of shared behaviours, with the objective of harnessing the delivered nationally. The program realigned the FlippaBall water polo resources that exist around the country in the brand and deliverables to create a product that attracts most effective and efficient way possible. Following the forum, more participants, provides consistency in delivery as well as further stakeholder consultation took place involving key creates a brand is attractive to more commercial partners. stakeholders with the WPA Board adopting the strategic plan in June 2017. A review of the education department also identified gaps in the level of support offered to coaches and referees looking The strategic plan outlines a blueprint for the sport and to progress their qualifications. The result was a complete will guide the agenda and decision making framework for overhaul of the resources and tools available to coaches the sport nationally. The full Towards 2020 Strategic Plan is and officials, from those starting out to those at the elite outlined in detail on the WPA website. spectrum. WPA is pleased to be delivering a national online The plan will be regularly monitored and reviewed by the education portal that will be fully operational during the Board annually, adjusting in accordance with changing current year. operating environments, the identification of new opportunities and the input of the State Members. 3. COMPETITION The Towards 2020 Strategic Plan has identified four Strategic WPA once again delivered a strong competition calendar, with Priorities as the key pillars on which the future will be built: national championships held across the country for those 1. Corporate aged 14-18 along with the pinnacle tournament in the National Water Polo League. Additionally, this year saw the introduction 2. Development of the 12&U Water Polo Festival in Wagga Wagga which was 3. Competition successfully presented and will result in the introduction of 4. High Performance. 12&U National Age Championships moving forward. From the 2016-2017 reporting period, the strategic plan In addition to the busy domestic calendar, WPA also hosted the achieved the following. FINA Men’s World League Intercontinental Tournament on the Gold Coast in April. With countries competing from Australia, 1. CORPORATE New Zealand, USA, Japan, China and Kazakhstan, the event was positively received by all nations and FINA. Significant work is currently being completed between WPA and the States to investigate and agree the opportunities that WPA would also like to thank outgoing National Competitions exist to implement ‘shared behaviors’ and initiatives that can Manager Noel Harrod from Harrod’s Sports Management, who be worked on collectively across the national and State offices. for the last three years has managed the WPA competitions department. Noel has successfully handed the torch to During the reporting period WPA was excited to welcome Matt Turnbull and with a restructure of the competitions new commercial partners in OVO Mobile, Delfina Sport and department Matt will be responsible for implementing the 2XU. OVO Mobile is the new digital streaming partner for national competition pathway with increased resourcing WPA, streaming all national domestic and international test planned for the coming seasons matches on OVO platforms. OVO will be the new naming rights partner the National Water Polo League. Delfina Sport and 2XU have joined WPA as the official apparel partners for all Australian teams across swimwear and clothing respectively. It has been a challenging financial year with a reduction in Australian Sports Commission (ASC) funding and the extra pressure that is placed on the organisation during an Olympic Games year. Disappointingly we are reporting a loss for the year of $178,860, a large component of the loss is a result of timing differences and will result in a surplus in financial year 2018. The loss will not have any impact on WPA’s ability to deliver on its services and programs in the lead up to Tokyo.

2 4. HIGH PERFORMANCE We are also pleased to have Men’s Head Coach Elvis Fatovic 2016 will always be defined by the Rio Olympics and the continuing with WPA to lead the Men’s program through to performances of the Aussie Sharks and Aussie Stingers. Tokyo. While the water polo community is proud of both teams and We would also like to thank Tom Hill for nearly six years of stand behind their efforts, the results fell short of the goals service as WPA’s High Performance Manager. both teams had set. Our teams will always strive for better Australian sports organisations have been through significant and always analyse where improvements can be realised structural and organisational change over the last decade, and throughout the High Performance program. WPA is no exception. Undertaking the necessary changes for Following the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, an internal review of the sport can sometimes be a difficult process however, the the 2013-2020 High Performance Plan measured against the underlying rationale from WPA and members has to improve Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) Australia’s Winning and strengthen the development and delivery of the sport Edge (AWE) Strategy was conducted. The review included throughout Australia. an analysis of performance as well as interviews with key The next few years will be an exciting period for our sport stakeholders including athletes, coaches, support staff and as the programs that have been initiated start to get traction sport science personnel. The outcomes of that review are and deliver a positive impact. These include the work referenced in more detail within the High Performance report, that is happening with our junior participation programs, however include the reintroduction of an athlete mentoring redevelopment of our education support network, a digital program, that will help our elite athletes make the transition review to make memberships easier for Clubs and States as to ‘life after sport’ and hopefully give them confidence to well as an exciting new national championship event concepts extend their elite playing careers. With no discretionary funds that are set to bring increased funding into the whole sport. available, WPA must start to find ways to influence this. We would like to take the opportunity to thank the WPA Board, WPA would like to make a special mention to Greg McFadden our sub Committee members and the many staff that continue for his 12 years of service leading the Women’s program. to support WPA. Additionally, to all the volunteers, coaches, We would like to welcome Sakis Kechagias into the role of referees, administrators and players around the country thank Women’s Head Coach and we look forward to supporting him you for participating and helping make our sport great. as he leads the Aussie Stingers towards Tokyo 2020. Phil Garling Christian Renford

3 OUR MEMBERS 45% 22% NSW 19% WA QLD 8%

18,679 3% 2% VIC

MEMBERS NATIONALLY 2% TAS 65% JUNIORS 35% SENIORS ACT SA

193 26 108 347 301 PARTICIPANTS IN ASSOCIATIONS CLUBS ACCREDITED ACCREDITED FLIPPABALL PILOTS NATIONALLY NATIONALLY OFFICIALS COACHES

SOCIAL MEDIA

FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TWITTER 13,995 9,169 8,354 MESSAGE FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION

The Australian Sports One of the most important long-term challenges for our Commission (ASC) thanks country is to help our children be physically active, to all of our partner national participate in sport and enjoy its lifelong benefits. sporting organisations (NSOs) The ASC’s Sporting Schools program has now reached more for your continued hard work than 5,600 primary schools around Australia and has already and commitment to excellence. begun a targeted program for high schools. It is vital to ensure All of you understand innately physical education is re-emphasised in the national school the importance of sport in curriculum. To this end, the ASC has been doing ground- Australian life. It’s much more breaking work on physical literacy for children and youth and than a source of national we look forward to rolling this out nationally in the year ahead. identity and pride, it’s the fabric As the national leadership organisation for sport in Australia, that binds us together – a the ASC was delighted when our new Minister for Sport the common language for all, with Hon. Greg Hunt recently proposed a National Sports Plan, the multiplier benefits in health, preparation of which will be led by the ASC. This will create, education, social cohesion and for the first time, a comprehensive blueprint for Australian the economy. sport. It’s an outstanding initiative and we thank the Minister There were many great sporting events to celebrate during for his leadership and vision. We hope all NSOs take the the course of last year – the launch of both the AFL Women’s opportunity to contribute their views to the plan. competition and the National League with prime-time Most of you will know that this year the ASC welcomed a new TV coverage, our most successful winter sports season ever CEO Kate Palmer, a talented sports leader, who has quickly on the world stage, and fairytale victories against the odds for built excellent relationships with sports and is embracing the Cronulla in the NRL and the in the AFL. challenges ahead with an inspiring enthusiasm. Last year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games underscored the Finally, I say a big thank you to the army of volunteers challenge however for Australia in retaining its status as – parents, coaches, officials and administrators – who one of the world’s pre-eminent sporting nations, given rising contribute their time and services for the good of Australian competition from developed and developing nations alike. We sport. You bring community strength, passion and great value must keep innovating, being bold and willing to change both to the identity, productivity, cohesion and health of our nation. on and off the field if we are to succeed, not just in Olympic and Paralympic sports but across the sporting spectrum. The ASC wishes you every success in the year ahead. We look forward to working closely with you for the common good of We appreciate the willingness of NSOs to embrace this Australian sport. challenge. We commend athletes for their dedicated commitment to training ahead of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Gold Coast 2018 John Wylie AM Commonwealth Games and, further ahead, the Tokyo 2020 Chair, Australian Sports Commission Olympic and Paralympic Games.

5 HIGH PERFORMANCE REPORT

Australia’s water polo elite performances during the last AUSSIE STINGERS quadrennial leading into the Rio Olympic Games demonstrated the capability to deliver podium performances and break RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES through results every year in major competitions. The women’s team performed well in the qualifying rounds, Despite the strong progress throughout the Olympic cycle, Rio making it through to the Quarter Finals. With the goal of a saw both the Aussie Stingers and Aussie Sharks fall short of medal, a major focus in the lead up to the Games was to their targets at the Games. prepare to play against the USA, the number one women’s The Aussie Stingers narrowly missed the chance to progress water polo team in the world. The Stingers however suffered to the semi finals for the chance of a medal, instead finishing an unfortunate loss in a penalty shoot out against Hungary to in sixth place. Despite earning five points from the group see them narrowly miss out on the semi final and finish in 6th stages of the Men’s competition, it wasn’t enough for the overall. Aussie Sharks to progress through to the quarter finals which Results saw the team finish ninth. Australia 14 vs Russia 4 ’s aspirational vision of ‘becoming the Australia 7 vs Italy 8 best nation in the world’ took a dent, but it by no means Australia 10 vs Brazil 3 has diminished the vision but rather reaffirmed that needs Quarter final: Australia 10 vs Hungary 12 (lost in penalties) to evolve the way in which high performance programs are 5th place: Australia 10 vs Spain 12 – Finished 6th delivered in Australia. Following the Rio 2016 Olympic Games WPA undertook a Rio Olympic Games Team comprehensive consultation and review of the 2013-2020 High 1. , 2. , 3. , Performance strategy. Following this process, the plan was 4. Holly Lincoln-Smith, 5. , 6. , refined and the 2020+ High Performance plan was presented 7. Rowie Webster, 8. Glencora McGhie, 9. , to the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and State 10. , 11. , 12. , Institutes of Sport in November 2016. 13. The support that the High Performance program receives Head coach: Greg MacFadden from the Australian Sports Commission is greatly appreciated Assistant Coaches: Eddia Dennis and Dalibor Maslan with the funding allocated (under Australia’s Winning Edge Manager: Lynne Morrison (AWE) strategy), contributing to the development of WPA’s High Physiotherapist: Miranda Menaspa Performance plan as a whole. Performance Analysis: Tamara Martens Physiologist: Sally Clarke As a result of the review process with the ASC, and in line with Team Doctor: Etienne du Preez. AWE investment allocation, the Aussie Stingers programme maintained its foundation sport status and same level of Non-travelling support funding from the previous Olympic cycle. The men’s program AIS staff: Strength and Conditioning; Julian Jones, Nutrition maintained is prospective sport status however received a support: Michelle Minehan and Operations: Bronwyn Smith. reduction in funding for the same period. WPA believe that both the women’s and men’s programs have POST RIO world class athletes, coaches, facilities and support staff In December Aussie Stingers Head Coach, Greg McFadden working closely together in pursuit of a common goal, then the stepped down after 12 years. During his time as Head Coach sport can achieve it’s goal on the international sporting stage. of the Stingers, McFadden led the women’s team through a WPA has a responsibility to provide athletes and coaches with very successful period, claiming two Olympic medals along opportunities, resource and information required to meet their with many other international titles and podium finishes, potential talent. establishing Australia as one of the powerhouse nations in The 2020+ High Performance strategy for the Tokyo Olympic women’s water polo internationally. Games cycle is based on six key pillars: WPA thank Greg for his lasting contribution to WPA and water 1. Leadership polo in general. 2. Athletes Following McFadden’s departure, WPA conducted a global 3. Daily Training Environment search to find a new Head Coach and someone to lead the 4. Coaching women’s program nationally. In March 2017 WPA welcomed 5. International Competition renowned international coach Sakis Kechagias from as 6. Research and Innovation. the new Australian Women’s Head Coach. The full strategy is outlined in detail on the WPA website.

6 AUSSIE SHARKS Squad RIO 2016 Nick Porter, Damian Williams, Lukas Mackaway, Sam Nangle, Tim Putt, Chaz Poot,Lachlan Vos, Christian Kyriakou, The Men’s team finished ninth after a qualifying pool round, Jed Thompson, Nick Elphick , Charlie Negus, missing the top eight due to upsets from other teams within Keenan Marsden, Jack Marshall. their pool. In analysis of previous Olympics, the points tally Head Coach: Andrei Kovalenko of five that the men earnt in the preliminary rounds would Support Staff: Matt Turnbull, Martin Callaghan and have usually seen them qualify to the Quarter Finals, but this Danielle Woodhouse. Olympic Games, it was not enough to get them through. FINA Women’s Youth World Championships Results Auckland, New Zealand Australia 7 vs Brazil 8 The Australian Women’s side went into the 2016 FINA World Australia 9 vs Hungary 9 Youth Championships with confidence, having performed well Australia 7 vs Japan 5 in the AIS 4 Nations Tournament just seven days prior. Australia 8 vs Serbia 10 Despite the strong performances leading into the Tournament, Australia 12 vs Greece 7 – Finished 9th the pressure of the major games saw the team fall short of Rio Olympic Games Team the expectations and goals the team had set themselves. The young side showed a lot of potential, and with more 1. Joel Dennerley, 2. Richie Campbell, 3. George Ford, experience and work on some self-belief and making the 4. Johnno Cotterill, 5. Nathan Power, 6. Jarrod Gilchrist, right decisions in critical situations, the players will develop 7. Aidan Roach, 8. Aaron Younger, 9. Joel Swift, 10. Joe Kayes, and grow as a team with a hope of delivering some strong 11. Rhys Howden, 12. Mitch Emery, 13. James Stanton-French results in the future. The experience that the athletes gained Head Coach: Elvis Fatovic from this World Championships, along with training and Assistant Coaches: Paul Oberman and Dejan Kontic skills development through the High Performance pathway in Physiotherapists: Ian Gard and Tom Donaldson Australia, will be very beneficial for their future development Performance Analyst: Matthew Harris and performance under pressure. Team Doctor: Etienne du Preez. Results Non-travelling support Australia finished 9th SIS/SAS Network, Psychologist: Mark Spargo and Dietician: Sally Walker and Operations: Michael Maclennan. Squad Gabriella Palm, Bridget Johnston, Sofia Chaves, Hayley Collins, Brooke Dickie, Savannah Henshaw, Kiara 2016 YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Holden, Emma Jones, Matilda Kearns, Danielle Morrissey, For the High Performance youth squads, the primary focus Sofie Pontre, Meghan Ridge, Alice Williams. of the year was participating in FINA World Youth World Head Coach: Predrag Mihailovic Championships and for all other High Performance program Support Staff: Rebecca Rippon, Tracey Mirabito and athletes, it was a year of hard training and experience building Cameron Boland. for the long term High Performance program targets for Tokyo 2020. LOOKING AHEAD FINA World Men’s Youth World Championships WPA recognise that we have a unique environment in Podgorica, Montenegro comparison to the rest of the water polo world. We understand the limitations of this environment however need to be clear The Australian side started the competition strongly, winning on the competitive advantage that this environment can the first game of the tournament against Spain. This opening provide. match was, as the team expected, a very important game, and contributed significantly to the young Australian side finishing There were many lessons learnt from all international on top of their group, to graduate to the Quarter Finals without campaigns in the previous 12-month reporting period that are additional playoffs. being put into place in the High Performance department now: • Physical preparation of athletes for international In preparation for the tournament, and in particular the competition with more time to physically prepare athletes opening game, the team spent a considerable length of time and the team in their Daily Training Environment. analysing the opposition by way of video sessions. This proved prevalent as the sides’ form grew stronger as the match went • Individualisation of an athlete’s program developed on and gained confidence. As well as raising team morale, through a tailored Individual Performance Plan (IPP) and this win sent out a message to the rest of the competition that extensive monitoring and tracking of progress through the Australia was a competitive side and led to preliminary round Athlete Management System (AMS). wins against Japan, Egypt and South Africa. • Identification and support of quality people and quality The quarter final against Croatia, who went on to win the leaders who are committed and accountable to driving an tournament, was a fantastic match, and the Australian team uncompromising professional approach delivered through was in a peak physical and mental state. Australia conceded tailored coaching and athlete leadership initiatives. the first quarter but regained control in the following quarters. • An increased focus on alignment, broader stakeholder Despite a very strong performance, a late surge from the integration and clarity of communication will establish the European powerhouse team knocked the Australian side out opportunity to influence both domestic and global change of the competition by just one goal. for the sport. • Retention of our best athletes for one more cycle by Results providing the financial resources and/or career support Australia finished 8th. enabling them to become professional athletes. 7 ATHLETES’ COMMISSION REPORT Troy Baverstock (WPA Personal Excellence) was appointed External influences on performance as the executive’s connection to the Athletes’ Commission, • The Athletes’ Commission has representatives from both and together with the Athletes’ Commission has focused on the Sharks and the Stingers squads, and through external athlete dual career progression, sport and life balance, and all influences our commissioners are not necessarily on round wellbeing. every tour of the year. The commissioners engage with the Post Rio has been an interesting and at times difficult period current playing pool, and we propose to have more of a for our National Teams due to athlete retention. The Athletes’ presence at both senior and junior competitions and camps Commission have been working with Personal Excellence, the to ensure athlete engagement with the commission. High Performance Manager and the Head Coaches to identify • The availability and willingness of the athletes to participate alternative approaches for work and tour commitments. in initiatives has proven difficult at times. The Athletes’ Through engagement with the athletes the Commission Commission has launched two mentoring programs in understands year-in-advance programs are of great value for the last 18 months, yet has had very little interest from both mental preparation and for scheduling work and studies, the athletes. It is recognised that the athletes desire and as such the Commission are working with the High opportunities to assist them in life after sport, networks Performance team to get these prepared for the next calendar and general support to work with the athletes and Personal year. Excellence to understand the reasons for the low strike rate The Athletes’ Commission identified a gap in the athlete of these programs and improve uptake in the future. experience and co-developed mentoring programs that have • The Athletes’ Commission is working to ensure player a two-fold benefit, in that the current athletes engage with welfare is a priority throughout WPA, which includes WPA alumni regarding sport, selection, career and life, and communication, selection and adherence to deselection WPA re-engages with our alumni. The Athletes’ Commission policy. will look to create an official WPA LinkedIn profile, which will assist in our focus to engage and excite corporates with our Moving forward athlete stories, experiences and results (both in and out of the The Athletes’ Commission is aware that player retention water). These programs, and extension of WPA’s social media is a key area to progress and hence will be focusing on the presence in to the corporate style of LinkedIn, is a work in opportunities and networks mentoring programs can bring to progress looking for successful implementation in 2018. the athletes; The Athletes’ Commission has received numerous queries 1. A re-launch of the non-Olympian Australian Winning Edge in regard to junior age groups and note that the charter, as podium and podium potential athletes with WPA alumni encouraged by the Australian Olympic Committee, does not allow athletes under the age of 18 to be on the Athletes’ 2. Launch of the Olympian mentoring program with people Commission. Therefore a proposal has been presented in business and corporations with influence, networks and that junior and youth national teams be made aware of the potential work opportunities. Athletes’ Commission’s presence and charter, and will utilise Noting that planning is a key concern for parents and athletes, current playing commissioners and Personal Excellence to the Athletes’ Commission will be working with Personal market this. Excellence and the High Performance team to ensure annual plans are in place for all national teams, with coaching staff, potential tour, competition and selection dates, approximate fees and expenses. The Athletes’ Commission is working with WPA to explore reduction in the cost burden on our junior athletes, and especially on our junior touring teams. Overall highlight The Athletes’ Commission has been working closely with the High Performance team to develop Priority Player Contracts to ensure the balance of commitment from WPA and athletes is managed and reciprocated in both parties. This is an exciting professional step for our sport and one that the Athletes’ Commission will soon report back to WPA and the board, once athlete consultation is complete.

8 PERSONAL EXCELLENCE

Water Polo Australia has personal excellence as a key pillar • Athlete Transition for Post-Olympic Games, which provided within the High Performance department, with focus this year access to various counselling services, i.e., career, on athlete wellbeing. wellbeing, etc., to support athletes to navigate their way Troy Baverstock has been employed as WPA’s Personal through the post-Olympic Games cycle. Excellence Consultant for the past two and half years, which • WPA’s Relationship with the AOC Athlete Services Team in has allowed him to gain an understanding of the importance support of creating ongoing opportunities for our Olympic for WPA to work towards ‘world best’ practices in the areas of: athletes via the Olympian Internship Program, Olympian • Dual career progression, Mentoring Program and Team Work Program – which provides the opportunity for Olympic athletes to access • Sport and life balance, and a network of part-time, flexible work opportunities with • Holistic athlete development (physiological and leading companies. psychological wellbeing). • The replication of AOC programs for our non-Olympic WPA’s Personal Excellence developed key projects, some athletes, i.e., the ability for our athletes to tap into the co-developed in consultation with stakeholder groups such as Performance Education Group, which supports the the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), the personal excellence facilitation of work placements for tertiary graduates. network of State Institute and Academy of Sport (SIS/SAS), and WPA’s Mentor/Mentee Program, which facilitates the WPA’s Athletes’ Commission. These projects include: opportunity for aspiring Olympians to be mentored by • Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) Athletes’ Commission Olympians, in support of our developing and emerging nomination process, which focused on putting forward athletes understand what it takes to get to the top in sport one WPA applicant and promoting WPA’s applicant to the and life. The various part time work opportunities available Olympic aquatic sports and wider team sport community. through the SIS/SAS network. The intention was to get a water polo representative on the • Recognition of Olympic representation (presentation of a AOC Athlete Commission in support of our sport and its commemorative playing ball), which was well supported by athletes having a voice. Russell McKinnon, who provided the historical research, evidence and accurate data required for this project.

9 External influences on performance Moving forward • Athlete buy in – the ability and time available for Stingers 2017/18 will be an important year for Personal Excellence and Sharks athletes to access the opportunities available as the beginning of a new Olympic Cycle for our athletes. via WPA’s Personal Excellence program, the SIS/SAS Personal Excellence focuses for the next financial year Personal Excellence network and AOC. include: • Access to athletes – when athletes are training and • Holistic athlete development – ensuring that our athletes competing nationally and internationally – there is limited are developing as people and not just as athletes. time to support our athletes with their individual personal • Podium Athletes – service provision of all Australian development. Winning Edge (AWE) categorised Podium (titled) athletes • Funding – Athlete personal development workshops and to support their dual career progression, sport and life resources can be costly and WPA Personal Excellence does balance, wellbeing, retention or transition. not have the available funds to provide as much access as • Awareness and Referral – Personal Excellence required. Consultants at WPA are trained to be aware of athlete’s Athlete student ratio current situations both in and out of the water. It is paramount to provide referral to other services, i.e., Research conducted by the AIS about ‘Australia’s Olympic counselling, psychology, etc. where necessary. Student Athletes’ on the Road to Rio, concluded that water polo had the most student athletes at 88%. • Head Coach Support – Work with Stingers and Sharks Head Coaches to support them understand the 1. Water polo 88% contemporary issues faced by elite water polo athletes 2. Rowing at 83% in Australia, i.e., dual career development, sport and life balance, how wellbeing relates to performance, etc. 3. Athletics at 82% 4. at 67% Overall highlight 5. Swimming at 62% WPA Personal Excellence has experienced many achievements in 2016/17. These include: 6. Hockey at 50%. • Working with Stingers and Sharks at all domestic camps, (Reference: AIS Research: ‘Sport and study a winning combination’, which provided staff with the opportunity to develop 5th August 2016) professional relationships with athletes and coaches, which has (and continues to) assist the department with ‘providing the right support at the right time’ in the athlete’s pathway. • Providing guidance and support to our athletes to help them understand that transition and the subsequent change faced by elite athletes is a constant companion of high performance sport. • Working in collaboration with the AIS, SIS/SAS, AOC and other National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) to support our athletes to ‘make decisions’ that impact performance in sport and life.

10 PARTICIPATION REPORT

SPORT DEVELOPMENT External influencers on performance It was a productive year for Sport Development, with 2016- • Government funding – WPA receives $200,000 in funding 17 laying significant foundations that will enable growth and earmarked for sport development, participation, education progress for the sport in years to come. The first half of the and member development from the Australian Sports 2016/17 year was focused on the development of two new pilot Commission annually. WPA recognises this generous programs; a nationally consistent FlippaBall program and contribution from the Australian government as well as the introduction of a community coach training course. The focus additional project based funding that is granted from time then moved to a comprehensive review of the sports education to time. and training programs, leading to the introduction of a new • Unified behaviours and projects – as a federated education framework and commitment to the sport to invest in organisation, water polo across Australia is strengthened e-learning capability. when all players, clubs, association, and States work Pilot projects together for a common goal. The nationally consistent junior participation program was • Data capture – understanding who water polo members piloted throughout the year, with 72 participants trialling the are, where they are and how they are engaging with sport content and processes from December 2016 March 2017. This is a vital tool for success in a member-based organisation. was ahead of a refinement process, which will continue into Throughout the 2016/17 year, WPA and the States jointly the next financial year with a target for national release of the recognised the current challenges being faced by the new ‘FlippaBall’ materials in late 2017. sport in recording member details and activities and have priorities for 2017/18 to improve member engagement via The piloting of a new community coach course combined digital services. with an education review of the current training courses highlighted a number of opportunities for development for Moving forward the sport moving forward. The most substantial opportunity 2017/18 will be an exciting year for water polo with a number highlighted was to take coach and official accreditations of major projects designed to enhance how the sport is and education online with ‘The Learning Pool’. WPA signed delivered. These include: a three-year agreement with e-learning industry leaders ‘etrainu’ to aid this new project. 1. Participation – towards the end of 2017, the nationally consistent FlippaBall program will be rolled out to Think.Act.Play all clubs and junior beginners, with new recourses Along with major piloted projects rolled out, WPA also including national FlippaBall rules, guides to run supported the expansion of the Think.Act.Play campaign, FlippaBall competitions, FlippaSkills training programs, which has continued to effect behaviour change both in FlippaSchools packages and downloadable guides for and out of the pool. This has also aided the activities of the FlippaFun at home. Australian Referees Commission to enhance support around 2. Education – throughout 2017/18, the water polo community referee development and appointments, as well as leading will see the introduction of a new education framework, WPA’s involvement in the Australian Sports Commission’s curriculum and online course material for all target Sporting Schools program; making water polo more groups from Community and Development to Advanced accessible in primary schools across Australia. and Elite for coaches, referees, administrators and In overall membership, the sport has continued to grow this players. year, and we are hoping that the introduction of the projects 3. Membership and Digital – WPA and the States will be piloted in this financial year will see accelerated growth in the working together and looking to make changes and coming years. improvements to member value propositions and the organisations digital capability throughout 2017/18 to give added value and connectivity to individual members and clubs across the country.

11 CASE STUDY – FLIPPABALL

Following an extensive market research project to understand various product offerings the what water polo needs in the area of junior participation to capture all audiences. programs, understand what athletes are looking for, and what There is also a need to other sports are currently offering in this space, WPA created establish and enforce a pilot ‘FlippaBall’ product to test. minimum coaching The re-development of the FlippaBall brand and creation of standards to deliver new and fun content, four official FlippaBall pilot programs programs to beginners. across three different States saw 72 participants try the Through the market program. The pilot program used a combination of fun, group research insights and the pilot program, WPA was able based games and activities to learn and measure their skills to learn more about what resources will best help clubs of the sport combined with FlippaBall competition over an grow their junior participations ranks, while also creating a eight-session period. product that appeals to parents and is the first-choice sport While the research and the pilot both highlight that FlippaBall for new participants. WPA would like to thank Beyond the is widely reorganised as junior beginner water polo program, Break Consultancy for facilitating the market research and results show a lack of consistency across the country as to completing an independent review of the pilot program and “what is FlippaBall?”. preparing the insights on WPA’s behalf. Along with defining what FlippaBall actually is, the additional WPA looks forward to launching the full nationally consistent primary insights gained from the pilot program showcased FlippaBall program throughout 2017/18 for the water polo that there is a need for flexibility in the product to further community. Keep up to date with FlippaBall via embedded FlippaBall into the water polo community through www.FlipppBall.com.au

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GREENACHIEVEMENTS Achievement 20 BLUE Tracker ACHIEVEMENTS 15 20seconds YELLOW 15 ACHIEVEMENTS 10 seconds 5 10 3 seconds seconds 30 Squat Challenge 40 Egg Beater Timer 50 seconds CHALLENGE 60 seconds seconds seconds Bascic Swim Test 90 60 50 Combo Swim Test 40 seconds seconds seconds seconds Dribble Test One-Hand Juggle 90 seconds 60 10 seconds 50 FlippaBall Games Distanceplayed Pass seconds 30 seconds 40 seconds seconds 3 45 metres seconds 5 60 6 metres 10 seconds 12 metres 24 15 Once you have achieved all the skills metres in each colour level and your coach has given you your level completion certificate visit the FlippaBall website and submit the details form your 48 certificate into the online Achievement Tracker form to receive a free gift!

www.flippaball.com.au FlippaBall is junior modified water polo and is all about improving your skills – don’t worry if it takes some time to reach all the achievements in a level – you can keep playing FlippaBall until you are ready to start playing club water polo!

12 COMPETITIONS & EVENTS

The Competitions and Events Department conducted a National Water Polo League number of successful events in 2016/17. With the support and Over a three-month period, the National Water Polo League assistance of volunteers across the water polo community, brought together 528 athletes playing in 24 teams. The league WPA were able to deliver a high standard of organisation totalled 280 games across 15 venues. across all tournaments and events for athletes of all ages and abilities. Another exciting year of the NWPL saw the Sydney University Lions Women’s team take the title for the second year WPA would like to thank all volunteers, technical officials and running. With their male counterpart team also finalists in the support staff working on the events for their time and effort Men’s tournament, they were all hoping for a double Gold, but year on year, as well as Noel Harrod, Director, Harrod Sports despite their best efforts, the men’s team were taken down by Management, for again driving and leading the Competitions this years Champions UNSW Wests Magpies. and Events support team through another full calendar of events, both national and international. 2016/17 witnessed some significant introductions for the NWPL including: Highlights from this year were: • The introduction of the filming of all matches and use of the National Aged Club Championships/Festivals sports performance tool – HUDL. Across all National Aged Club Championships, we saw a total • The introduction of the weekly water polo show and the of 1,837 athletes from 163 teams compete in 1,403 matches return of the broadcasting of event match throughout the across 5 states. season. Competitions and Events were challenged by the co staging • The use of Pymble Ladies College Aquatic and Fitness of the 14U Girls (Gold Coast); 14U Boys (Albury/Wodonga) and Centre for the finals was an outstanding success with the the 18U Boys and Girls () in April, but the strong team of series being one of the best in the 28-year history of the volunteers and officials saw all events run successfully. league. An overview of the Aged Championships: • The successful creation of Water Polo in the Harbour by the . AGE VENUE CHAMPIONS GROUP • The inaugural Cole Miller Round, which will remain a permanent fixture on the NWPL calendar moving forward. 12U Boys Wagga Ovens and Murray, NSW 12U Girls Wagga Mermaids, QLD NWPL Men

12U Mixed Wagga Tuggeranong Vikings, ACT Champions UNSW Wests Magpies, NSW 14U Boys Albury/Wodonga ACU Cronulla Sharks, NSW 2nd place Sydney University Lions, NSW 14U Girls Gold Coast All Hallows School, QLD 3rd place ACU Cronulla Sharks, NSW 16U Boys Brisbane Collegians, VIC NWPL Women 16U Girls Hobart Sydney Northern Beaches Breakers, NSW Champions Sydney University Lions, NSW 18U Boys Perth Melville Sharks, WA 2nd place , WA 18U Girls Perth UNSW Wests Killer Whales, 3rd place , WLD NSW

13 FINA World League External influences on performance Intercontinental Tournament for Men • Specific Club/State situations – This year, following the This year saw the FINA World League Intercontinental withdrawal of the from the NWPL meant Tournament for Men come to Australia. Held on the Gold WPA created, and will manage replacement team ‘WPA Coast, WPA Competitions and Events successfully hosted over Barbarians’. The effort that was put into this team by 75 athletes from 6 countries in 36 matches over a one-week the athletes and coaches within Victoria, who were duly period. The Australian side competed well and stayed strong supported by the Victorian Water Polo Community and WPA throughout the tournament to finish up as Champions at the Competitions and Events, was a testament to the water polo end of the week. community within the State. Competitions and Event’s execution of the cup was praised • Volunteer availability – Competitions and Events have, to by FINA, and the success of event will allow Australia to bid date, been able to deliver all tournaments successfully, for future FINA tournaments, after a five-year period where but as the success of WPA events depends entirely on Australia are not permitted to attract such events. water polo community volunteers, availability is a factor to consider for the department moving forward. Champions Australia • Pool availability – With competitions and events growing 2nd place United States of America year on year, there is an increasing restriction on venues 3rd place Japan that are large enough to host the tournaments. • Logistic restraints – when hosting competitions for 2016/17 Season Statistics: athletes across the country, there are always limitations Athletes 2,443 on accommodation, travel options to/from host cities. With costs rising as availability reduces, it is, at times, a Teams 193 challenge for our clubs to access all of the competitions and Matches 1,719 tournaments. Referees 73 Moving Forward Other Officials 213 2017/18 will see a change of hand in the Competitions and Events Department. WPA would like to thank Noel Harrod from Harrod Sports Management for his contribution to the sport and the running of events across the country. With a new approach and new structure to the national competitions, WPA will have a new Competitions and Events Manger join the head office staff. Competitions and Events will have a strong focus on strategy and operations next year to ensure the delivery and availability of competition throughout Australia meets the needs of WPA clubs and members.

14 COMMERCIAL & MEDIA

Water Polo Australia has developed a commercial and media External influences on performance plan designed to bring to life the WPA strategic plan. • Accurate data – with more and more corporates requiring Working with our agency Beyond the Break (BTB), now accurate data and ability to engage with customers in our second year of the agreement, the collective team directly, the limited accurate data available through the have been able to put in place some initiatives designed to current membership database presents a challenge in attract additional government funding, commercial support, attracting new commercial partners. It is pleasing to see fundraising initiatives along with a communications plan to that this will be a priority for the sport moving forward, to engage internal and external stakeholders. allow for a better understanding of our sports participants, In a bid to communicate with members and clubs more, and ability to communicate directly. WPA introduced the ‘Fifth Quarter’ newsletter, designed to • Communications tools – the development of Fifth communicate directly to registered participants. The monthly Quarter is a great initiative for WPA. However, it relies e-newsletter has been a positively received tool that highlights on an effective database to be able to communicate with the news happening across the sport. WPA’s goal is to work members effectively. As outlined above the limited data closer with Clubs and States to further develop content input available makes this somewhat of a challenge. into the newsletter. Social Media: The reporting period saw the Australian Olympic teams travel to Brazil for the 2016 Rio Olympics, which provided a strong platform to increase the profile of the Men’s and Women’s teams leading into and during the Games. Date 1st March 2016 7,002 1,516 4,900 Some of the highlights include: 1st September 2016 11,700 6,737 6,713 New Commercial Partners 21st August 2017 13, 825 8,818 8,263 Throughout the reporting period Water Polo Australia welcome Growth two new commercial partners in 2XU (apparel) and Delfina 15% 23.5% 40.7% Sport (swimwear). Both these commercial partnerships (in 12 months) were as result of an expression of interest process, in which several manufacturers tendered. Not only did Delfina and 2XU Looking Forward provide competitive offerings for WPA, they also offered real partnerships for the sport and willingness to work with our • Internal communications – in further developing Fifth teams. Quarter, WPA will look to work more closely with Clubs and States to develop grassroots content to recognise the New Digital Broadcast Partner achievements taking place at all levels of the sport. OVO Mobile signed on as Water Polo Australia’s official broadcast partner, through to after the 2020 Olympic • Government funding – working with the Competitions Games. Not only will the new deal deliver more water polo and High Performance departments, secure government competitions streamed for Aussie fans, but will also see grants and major events funding for the sport. OVO on board as the official Naming Rights Partner for the • OVO Mobile/Digital Media – working closely with digital National Water Polo League (NWPL). The sponsorship deal broadcast partner, WPA will look to further progress the will not only see investment for the NWPL, but will also deliver digital media partnership to generate unique content that benefits across the Age Championships and Aussie Sharks can further build the profile of the sport. and Aussie Stingers international test events. • Fundraising – working with the High Performance athletes to look at individual fundraising initiatives for players and teams.

15 CASE STUDIES – COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIPS

This year saw telco and digital Aussie Stingers Captain Rowie Webster, also welcomed the broadcaster OVO Mobile announcement as she wanted young people to have the partner with Water Polo opportunity to see their heroes playing. Australia to broadcast live and “We are so honoured to have OVO on board to connect fans exclusive coverage of National all around the country. Now they can tune in any time to see Water Polo League and other water polo competition from the Aussie Sharks and Stingers major Water Polo tournaments. through to our National Water Polo League. As Water Polo Australia’s official telecommunications and “It’s a great way to profile the sport from FlippaBall ages right media partner, when the agreement was signed in May 2017, through to elite, as well as offer the opportunity for the next OVO committed to broadcast major national and international generation of players to be inspired by our national teams,” matches live for a four-year period. said Webster. This was an exciting result for thousands of fans and players Prior to signing with WPA, OVO’s sports content strategy who will for the first time be able to watch Australia’s was already providing gymnastics and other sports that champions and future stars of the pool in action on their traditionally suffer from lack of broadcast TV exposure, a mobile devices wherever they are from second half 2017 platform to reach their fans and boost their supporter and onwards. participant bases. Water polo now has that opportunity to grow The partnership coincided with the release of ABS data its grass roots through OVO’s unique operating and content showing that more than 11 million Australians accessed sport model. content online in March 2017 alone, meaning this was an Water polo is a fast and exciting game made for live broadcast, important move for Water Polo Australia to continue to provide with Australia consistently placed high up in the world its fans with what they want, when and how they want it. rankings, ever since our women’s team the Aussie Stingers, The ABS data released around the time of signing the deal won gold at the Sydney Olympics. showed people were spending double the amount of time Now fans and aspiring Olympians and their friends and family watching sport content on their phones than they were on can finally watch world class water polo all year round, rather desktops. This reinforces OVO’s unique proposition of data- than having to wait for the Olympics to come around every four free streaming of all their sport entertainment content on years. their app OVOPlay, for OVO customers. Digital broadcasting is allowing sports such as water polo Water Polo Australia CEO Christian Renford said Water Polo to be more accessible to existing and soon to be fans of the Australia welcomed this innovative partnership that will not sport. only provide a great service for current fans, but also help to As Matt Jones, OVO CEO said, “We’ve created a home for grow the fan base for the sport. water polo content so fans can access wherever they are and “This is fantastic news for everyone involved in water polo. whenever they want, and if you’re an OVO customer, you get it Partnering with OVO Mobile means our fans Australia-wide data-free. will have access to top class water polo – something not “We couldn’t have come this far without the encouragement available via mainstream TV. It gives us the potential to and assistance of the Australian Sports Commission, who grow our game at the grass roots level and inspire those recognise the value of what we have to offer the many sports youngsters already playing. that inspire Australia’s passions and make us proud,” Matt “It also provides a great opportunity to showcase the Aussie said. talent through our National Water Polo League which will Now everyone can watch live broadcasts via the OVOPlay app, be exclusively on offer throughout next season through OVO getting access to Water Polo Australia’s events plus plenty of Mobile,” said Renford. other sports content. We look forward to progressing our partnership with OVO through the next financial year, and look forward to reporting some solid statistics around growth in viewings, and growth in our sport overall next year.

16 New apparel partners sign on with Water Polo Water Polo Australia welcomed exciting new commercial partners during the reporting period, including industry leader in compression sportswear 2XU, as well as custom swimwear designer Delfina Sport. WPA has broadened their partnerships in this field to provide athletes with the best quality apparel, swim and sportswear in their build up to all representative tournaments and Tokyo 2020.

Delfina Sport 2XU In January 2017, WPA signed a three year agreement with 2XU are Australian industry leaders in compression unique custom swimwear company Delfina Sport. Water polo sportswear and WPA are excited to have embarked on Olympian Tyler Martin, founder and managing director, has this new partnership. 2XU were named as the official always had a close relationship with WPA creating a great step high performance apparel partner and exclusive official forward for both brands. compression partner of Water Polo Australia. For Martin he said: “As a player and stakeholder of Water Polo They will provide all required compression wear and apparel to Australia, and a small business owner in a compatible field, I Australian national representative water polo teams selected had long endeavoured to be in partnership with WPA. by WPA through to the Tokyo 2020. “I wanted to, and have been fortunate enough, to create In addition to the gear provided to the Australian Senior and a mutually beneficial relationship gaining leveraging Junior teams, 2XU will also provide a 10 per cent discount for opportunities and exposure, in addition to elevating the status all water polo athletes across Australia. of my business in association with the national team and WPA CEO Christian Renford said: “We have entered into this program.” partnership with 2XU to ensure our athletes are training and Delfina sport and it’s dynamic team of aquatic professionals, competing in the highest quality apparel to aid their recovery who have all competed internationally and who know post training and competition. quality swimwear inside out, have become WPA’s exclusive “Our athletes’ training out of the pool is as important as their manufacturer and supplier of kit for Australian national training in the water. With a focus on strength, endurance, representative water polo teams selected by WPA through to cardio and recovery rate, 2XU was the obvious partner for us.” Tokyo 2020. Using the worlds most advanced compression technology Martin added: “After just six months, we have come a long way for ultimate support, performance and recovery, the 2XU and I am eagerly awaiting the next three years of this current sportswear range really does meet all of the requirements contract, and hopefully many more to come in the future. elite water polo athletes require. “The partnership with WPA has already seen the creation of new product lines tried and tested on the elite athletes. “As we build towards the future, the exposure and marketing that has been generated, as well as the content created, has seen our brand identity boost accordingly.” The established relationship the brand has with the Delfina Production Centre in Europe is a real point of difference that enables the quality, flexibility and can-do attitude from the outstanding production team that separates Delfina Sport, and now our water polo athletes from the rest.

17 MEMBERSHIP/EXPOSURE

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Reporting WPA Terminology/Definition SA VIC WA TAS ACT QLD NSW Category Total National

Senior Club/ Year-round active members, registered Country 565 3617 151 758 43 118 1185 6437 in WPA database(and reported by Members State in their Annual Report). Member Junior Club/ would join directly with a club, pays Full Active Country a registration fee and participates in 2952 4712 230 638 353 220 954 10059 Members Members various ways such as administrator, FlippaBall coach, official, player etc. (e.g., club 100 0 0 0 121 0 1875 2096 Members member, represents club at state and nationals, year round local comp player) Life Members 8 0 1 24 11 18 25 87 TOTAL Full Active Members (as reported in WPA Annual report) 3625 8329 382 1420 528 356 4039 18679 A participant that is not a current member recorded above Event who attends a water polo activity/event as a 'one-off'. (e.g., 1370 100 0 0 0 117 300 1887 Participant Come’n’try participants, gala day participants, special intro weekend program) A participant that is not a current member recorded above who participates in a national or state delivered targeted Program short-term programs/packages. Usually lower cost and 3952 0 0 220 0 70 450 4692 Participant commitment then a full active membership. (e.g., Sporting Schools, state school programs, clinics, private training program) Participants who are involved in School-run programs or School- competitions WITH national/state involvement. (e.g., private Delivered schools competition with National or State involvement, 1937 930 160 910 710 0 700 5347 Program school championships with state representatives refereeing Participant or convening) School- Participants who are involved in School-run programs or Managed competitions with NO national/state involvement. (e.g., 5161 2800 0 0 0 600 1500 10061 Program private schools competition and school training program) Participant Any other people exposed to the sport of water polo Other recorded by the State but do not fall into any of the above 390 0 0 0 0 0 0 390 categories TOTAL Exposure 12810 3830 160 1130 710 787 2950 22377 WORKFORCE WPA Accredited Coaches 237 0 0 0 0 9 55 301 Coaches Non-Accredited Coaches 383 150 70 30 0 40 25 698 TOTAL Coaches 620 150 70 30 0 49 80 999 WPA Accredited Referees/Officials/Table Officials 260 27 0 0 0 0 60 347 Officials Non-Accredited Referees/Officials/Table Officials 313 150 100 70 0 20 32 685 TOTAL Officials 573 177 100 70 0 20 92 1032 CLUBS Clubs 23 31 4 21 4 4 21 108 Associations 7 12 1 0 0 0 6 26

18 STATE HIGHLIGHTS

NSW ‘legacy’ equipment pack of new equipment (inflatable goals, balls, caps) to support ongoing development. The Highlights 2016/17 clinics were marketed by WPNSW via digital platforms, 1. Sydney Youth Festival (SYF) – In 2017 Water Polo NSW local schools, community groups. Significant television (WPNSW) established the SYF as a representative and radio exposure was generated in both regions at platform composed of state based Australian teams, the time of the clinics which ignited further subsequent and international teams. SYF comprises six junior aged participation. competitions running simultaneously over five fields of play and two venues and involving participation of 650 QLD athletes, 51 teams plus 150 coaches, managers and officials. SYF prioritised improving the quality of the event Highlights 2016/17 service delivery including: 1. Sporting Schools – This program has granted us access (i) video & live streaming of all games; in to schools and regions which have had limited or no (ii) a pre-event Coach and Official development program; previous water polo exposure. We have increased our (iii) ‘event’ style atmosphere with four matches operating Program participation numbers by more than 25 percent at one time plus use of DJ, big screens, and extensive from the previous year. signage plan; 2. We have had a greater regional focus and this is (iv) a contemporary communication plan including daily highlighted with two notable achievements. The first being video wraps, daily feature articles, an athlete interview the FlippaBall pilot program being successfully run in mix zone, and a designated media team; Toowoomba and the establishment of a new club in Home (v) online ticket sales; Hill which is over 100km outside of . (vi) Technical Delegates and Pool Controller allocated to all matches. SA The SYF initiative was planned by specialist contracted personnel over a nine month period and supported by Highlights 2016/17 Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. 1 The Board have taken on a new Constitution and has 2. Macquarie Sport Clinics – In 2016 WPNSW established worked with the committees and management to two new participation events in regional NSW. As part implement key policies to support the good governance of the regional development strategy, WPNSW identified of the Water Polo SA (WPSA) operations. At all levels two areas with a developing WP footprint, being Bathurst commitment to the principles of good governance is a and Dubbo. It was at these targeted areas, alongside proven foundation of managing risks and improving the our U14 State Championships, that WPNSW held the performance of organisations. ‘Macquarie Sport Clinics’. Supported by Macquarie Group, 2 WPSA has been successful in its funding support for both WPNSW delivered a free participation clinic in each area, the development and high performance areas with the that hosted 100 athletes each. The clinics were lead by Office for Recreation and Sport committing over $300,000 current Olympians Richie Campbell, Kaesya Gofers and over the next three years. Even after the cessation of the Lea Yanitsas (Head Coaches) and supported by some NSW SASI water polo program in October 2016 the Office for Legends (Nathan Thomas, Andrew Kerr, Greg McFadden, Recreation and Sport remain committed to the growth Sam McGregor, Nikkita Cuffe), current National League of the high performance program. The Minister for players, some junior representative players and club Recreation and Sport, Leon Bignell MP wrote to me in coaches. Each clinic involved 10 coaches overseeing eight January 2017 confirming their assurance to funding the skills stations. The program consisted of land based warm high performance program which allowed WPSA to sign up activities, in water introductory drills, specific skills Dusan Damjanovic as head coach for the next three years. and modified games. As part of registration participants received a free merchandise pack including a branded water polo ball & water bottle, ‘Love Water Polo’ wristband & stickers. The local regions were presented with a

19 TAS and secondary students) with a view to attracting more school-aged children into water polo, as well as to repair Highlights 2016/17 relationships so that WPV is permitted to send Victorian 1. The introduction of the Water Polo Tasmania (WPTAS) teams away to future School Sports Australia water polo Academy Program. This program involved the appointment tournaments. of a professional swimming coach who provided up to eight • On the industry development front, we hosted bumpaball, swim sessions per week with four being water polo specific. or inner tube water polo, at Chillout Festival (Daylesford), The Academy Swim Program was attended by all State Victorian Teacher’s Games (Shepparton) and ran events for U14 members and no doubt contributed to the improved the trans gender community. Additionally, we partnered with performance at U14 National Championships. Way Funky, Ducko and ATPI Sports Events. 2. The introduction of the WPTAS Annual Awards Dinner. This • We conducted extensive research into Victorian water polo event provided the opportunity for appropriate recognition history to use as material to educate and inform the WPV of achievements during the 2016 year. It was well attended and wider community about the sport, posted scores and with nothing but positive feedback. fixtures on Facebook and Instagram and reintroduced the WPV Newsletter. Facebook likes have increased by VIC approximately 10 percent and Instagram followers have increased by approximately 40 percent. Highlights 2016/17 • We were part of the team that won the 2017 Inclusive • At the local level the state championships, sub-junior, and Initiative Award with the Pride Cup at the 2017 Australian winter competitions, have been conducted. Congratulations LGBTI Inclusion Awards, received a high commendation for to all participants and successful teams. ‘Building health through sports’ with the Pride in Victorian • At the representative level, we sent two teams (boys/girls) to Sport Program, and was a finalist for the Victorian Sport the East Coast Challenge in Sydney. The teams did Victoria Awards Victorian Community Event of the Year with the Pride proud. Water Polo Victoria (WPV) also managed two 18/U Cup. composite teams (girls/boys). We hope to be able to continue to send more Victorian teams away to more competitions as WA the pathway program continues to evolve. Highlights 2016/17 • On the junior development front, we set up and hosted two High Performance Camps and worked with School Sports 1. Significant increase in club Flippaball program and clubs Victoria (SSV), Associated Public Schools (APS), Associated starting to run their own school competitions. Also an Grammar Schools of Victoria (AGSV) and Girls Sport Victoria increase in Water Polo WA junior and senior competitions (GSV) sporting associations to establish and manage 2. The creation of a challenge cup competition for those clubs the Victorian Water Polo All Schools Cups (for primary not involved in the National Water Polo League.

20 INTERNATIONAL RESULTS

MEN European Tour, June-July, 2017: XXXI Olympic Games, Team: Nicholas Brooks, Lachlan Edwards, Andrew Ford, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 2016: George Ford, Jarrod Gilchrist, Lachlan Hollis, Anthony Hrysanthos, James Fannon, Joseph Kayes, Thomas Kearns, Team: John Cotterill, Richard Campbell, Joel Dennerley, Jordan Kremers-Taylor, Nathan Power, Timothy Putt, Edward Mitchell Emery, George Ford, Jarrod Gilchrist, Rhys Howden, Slade, Aaron Younger. Head Coach: Elvis Fatovic. Assistant Joseph Kayes, Tyler Martin, Aidan Roach, Coach: Paul Oberman. Strength and Conditioning/Assistant James Stanton-French, Joel Swift, Aaron Younger. Head Coach, Dejan Kontic. Manager: Michael Maclennan. Coach: Elvis Fatovic. Team Leader/Assistant Coach: Physiotherapist: Tom Donaldson. Performance Analyst: Paul Oberman. Assistant Coach: Dean Kontic. Performance Mathew Harris. Referee: Nick Hodgers. Analyst: Mathew Harris. Doctor: Etienne Du Preez. Physiotherapists: Ian Gard, Tom Donaldson. Friendly International, Nis, Serbia, June 2017: Referee: Daniel Flahive. Serbia 14 Australia 5 (A Younger 2, N Power, J Fannon, A Ford). Day 1: Brazil 8 Australia 7 (J Cotterill, R Campbell 2, R Howden, J Kayes, A Younger). Day 3: Australia 9 Friendly International, Krusevac, Serbia, June 2017: (R Campbell 4, J Kayes, J Swift, A Roach, J Cotterill, G Ford) Serbia 12 Australia 8 (J Kayes 2, L Hollis, N Power, J Gilchrist, Hungary 9. Day 5: Australia 8 (J Kayes 4, A Younger 3, J Swift) A Younger, N Brooks). Japan 6. Day 7: Serbia 10 Australia 8 (J Cotterill 2, R Howden, J Kayes, J Swift, A Younger, R Campbell, A Roach). Day 9: Friendly International, Kragujevac, Serbia, June 2017: Australia 12 (J Cotterill, R Howden 3, A Younger 2, R Campbell, Serbia 10 Australia 7 (J Kayes 4, J Gilchrist, A Ford, A Roach, J Swift, J Kayes) Greece 7. A Younger). Final group standings: Hungary 7, Greece 6, Brazil 6, Serbia FINA World League Super Finals, 6, Australia 5, Japan 0. Ruza, Russia, June 2017: Final placings: Serbia, Croatia, Italy, Montenegro, Hungary, Team: Nicholas Brooks, Lachlan Edwards, Andrew Ford, Greece, Spain, Brazil, Australia, USA, France, Japan. George Ford, Jarrod Gilchrist, Lachlan Hollis, Anthony FINA World League Intercontinental Tournament, Hrysanthos, James Fannon, Joseph Kayes, Nathan Power, Gold Coast, Australia, April 2017: Timothy Putt, Edward Slade, Aaron Younger. Head Coach: Elvis Fatovic. Assistant Coach: Paul Oberman. Strength and Team: Nicholas Brooks, John Cotterill, Andrew Ford, James Conditioning/Assistant Coach, Dejan Kontic. Manager: Fannon, Jarrod Gilchrist, Rhys Holden, Lachlan Hollis, Michael Maclennan. Physiotherapist: Tom Donaldson. Anthony Hrysanthos, Joseph Kayes, Luke Pavillard, Nathan Performance Analyst: Mathew Harris. Referee: Nick Hodgers. Power, Tim Putt, Edward Slade. Head Coach: Elvis Fatovic. Assistant Coaches: Dean Kontic, Paul Oberman. Manager: Day 1: Russia 11 Australia 5 (A Younger 4, A Ford). Day 2: Michael Maclennan. Physiotherapists: Adam Smith/Tom Australia 9 (J Kayes 4, A Younger 3, N Power, J Gilchrist) Japan Donaldson. Referee: Daniel Flahive. 8. Day 3: Croatia 8 Australia 3 (N Power, A Younger, N Brooks) Final group points: Croatia 9, Russia 6, Australia 3, Japan 0. Day 1: Australia 18 (J Gilchrist 4, A Ford, L Pavillard 3, Day 4: Quarterfinal: Italy 13 Australia 5 (A Younger 2, G Ford, J Kayes, N Power 2, T Putt, R Holden, J Fannon, L Hollis) New J Kayes, L Hollis). Day 5: 5-8 classification semifinal: Zealand 3. Day 2: Australia 13 (J Kayes 5, J Gilchrist 3, Kazakhstan 12 Australia 11 (A Younger 4, L Hollis, T Putt 2, N Power 2, L Pavillard, A Ford, N Brooks) Japan 11 in penalty J Kayes, N Power, A Ford) in penalty shootout (FT: 8-8. Pens: shootout (FT: 9-9. Pens: 4-2). Day 3: Australia 10 (J Gilchrist 3, 4-3) Day 6: 7-8 classification: Australia 11 (J Kayes 3, L Pavillard, J Kayes, A Ford 2, L Hollis) Kazakhstan 3. Day 4: L Edwards, A Younger 2, N Power, J Gilchrist, A Ford, Australia 12 (J Kayes 4, J Gilchrist 3, L Pavillard, N Power, N Brooks) Japan 4. J Cotterill, J Fannon, L Hollis) USA 8. Day 5: Australia 13 (J Cotterill 6, J Gilchrist, L Hollis 2, J Kayes, A Ford, J Fannon) Final placings: Serbia, Italy, Croatia, USA, Russia, China 3. Final points: Australia 14, USA, 12, Japan 10, Kazakhstan, Australia, Japan. Kazakhstan 6, China 3, New Zealand 0. Day 6: Gold medal, Australia 8 (L Pavillard, J Kayes, J Cotterill 2, J Fannon, N Brooks) USA 6. Final placings: Australia, USA, Japan, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, China. Most Valuable Player: Joe Kayes (AUS).

21 YOUTH BOYS WOMEN: European Tour, August 2016: Senior Women: Team: Nicholas Elphick, Cristian Kyriakou, Lucas Mackaway, Friendly International, Szeged, Hungary, August 2016: Keenan Marsden, Jack Marshall, Samuel Nangle, Charles Negus, Chaz Poot, Nicholas Porter, Timothy Putt, Jed Team: Zoe Arancini, Gemma Beadsworth, Isobel Bishop, Thompson, Lachlan Vos, Damian Williams. Head Coach: Hannah Buckling, Keesja Gofers, Bronwen Knox, Andrei Kovalenko. Assistant Coach: Matt Turnbull. Manager: Holly Lincoln-Smith, Glencora McGhie, Ashleigh Southern, Martin Callaghan. Physiotherapist: Danielle Woodhouse. Kelsey Wakefield, , Lea Yanitsas, Referee: Nicholas Hodgers. Nicola Zagame. Head Coach: Greg McFadden. Assistant Coaches: Eddie Denis, Dalibor Maslan. Four Nation Tournament, Manager: Lynne Morrison. Referee: Daniel Flahive. Szombathelyi, Hungary, August 2016: Australia 7 (G Ralph, K Gofers 2, B Knox, H Lincoln-Smith, Croatia 23 Australia 14 (T Putt 3, K Marsden, L Vos, A Southern) Hungary 7. L Mackaway 2, N Elphick, J Thompson, J Marshall, C Kyriakou, XXXI Olympic Games, S Nangle). Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 2016: Australia 11 (K Marsden, N Elphick 4, L Vos, L Mackaway, S Nangle) Italy 8. Team: Zoe Arancini, Gemma Beadsworth, Isobel Bishop, Hannah Buckling, Keesja Gofers, Bronwen Knox, Holly Hungary 15 Australia 9 (S Nangle 3, K Marsden, N Elphick 2,) Lincoln-Smith, Glencora McGhie, Ashleigh Southern, L Vos, J Thompson). Kelsey Wakefield, Rowena Webster, Lea Yanitsas, Final placing: Nicola Zagame. Head Coach: Greg McFadden. Assistant World Championships, Coaches: Eddie Denis, Dalibor Maslan. Podgorica, Montenegro, August 2016: Manager: Lynne Morrison. Referee: Daniel Flahive. Day 4: Australia 14 (A Southern 4, K Gofers, R Webster 3, Day 1: Australia 10 (T Putt 3, C Poot 2, K Marsden, N Elphick, G McGhie 2, Z Arancini, I Bishop) Russia 4. Day 6: Italy 8 L Vos, L Mackaway, J Thompson) Spain 8. Day 2: Bye Day 3: Australia 7 (R Webster, A Southern 2, B Knox, Z Arancini, Australia 14 (N Elphick 6, C Negus, C Poot, J Thompson 2, I Bishop). Day 8: Australia 10 (R Webster, K Gofers 2, K Marsden, T Putt) Japan 13. Day 4: Australia 15 (S Nangle 4, G McGhie, B Knox, H Lincoln-Smith, H Buckling, L Vos 3, C Poot, C Kyriakou 2, C Negus, N Elphick, T Putt, G Beadsworth, A Southern) Brazil 3. Final group standings: J Marshall) Egypt 6. Day 5: Australia 15 (K Marsden, T Putt 3, Italy 6, Australia 4, Russia 2, Brazil 0. Day 10: Quarterfinal: C Negus, J Thompson, J Marshall 2, S Nangle, L Vos, C Poot) Hungary 13 Australia 11 (A Southern 4, R Webster 3, G McGhie South Africa 9. Final group standings: Australia 8, Spain 6, 2, B Knox, K Gofers) in penalty shootout (FT: 8-8. Pens: 5-3). Japan 4, Egypt 2, South Africa 0. Day 6: Rest day Day 7: Day 12: 5-8 classification semifinal: Australia 11 (Z Arancini, Quarterfinal: Croatia 14 Australia 13 (N Elphick 5, C Poot 3, A Southern 3, H Buckling, H Lincoln-Smith, B Knox, G McGhie, S Nangle, J Thompson 2, L Vos). Day 8: 5-8 classification N Zagame) Brazil 4. Day 14: 5-6 classification: Spain 12 semifinal: Greece 13 Australia 9 (K Marsden, N Elphick 3, Australia 10 (H Buckling 3, R Webster, N Zagame 2, G McGhie, C Poot 2, J Thompson). Day 9: 7-8 classification: Russia 9 Z Arancini, A Southern). Australia 8 (L Mackaway 4, L Vos 3, C Kyriakou). Final Placings: USA, Italy, Russia, Hungary, Spain, Australia, Final placings: Croatia, Montenegro, Hungary, Italy, Serbia, China, Brazil. Greece, Russia, Australia, Spain, USA, Japan, Canada, Brazil, Egypt, Kazakhstan, China, New Zealand, South Africa, Colombia.

22 FINA World League Intercontinental Tournament, Davis, USA, May 2017: Team: Elle Armit, Isobel Bishop, Hannah Buckling, Keesja Gofers, Lilian Hedges, Bridget Leeson-Smith, Dayna O’Leary, Gabriella Palm, Amy Ridge, Ashleigh Roberts, Tiana Sogaard Anderson, Rowie Webster, Alice Williams. Head Coach: Sakis Kechagias. Manager: Lynne Morrison. Referee: Andrew Carney. Day 1: Australia 13 (R Webster 5, K Gofers 3, A Ridge 2, E Armit, I Bishop, B Leeson-Smith) China 6. Day 2: Australia 10 (H Buckling 4, K Gofers, I Bishop, R Webster 2) Canada 7. Day 3: Australia 9 (R Webster 3, K Gofers 2, H Buckling, I Bishop, A Ridge, T Sogaard Anderson) Kazakhstan 5. Day 4: Australia 8 (E Armit, R Webster, A Roberts 2, K Gofers, I Bishop) Japan 3. Day 5: USA 9 Australia 7 (R Webster 5, K Gofers, E Armit) in penalty shootout (FT: 5-5. Pens: 4-2). Final points: USA 15, YOUTH GIRLS Australia 13, Japan 9, Canada 6, Kazakhstan 3, China 0. Day 6: Gold medal, Australia 10 (E Armit 4, Keesja Gofers 3, Four-Nation Tournament, R Webster 2, H Buckling) USA 7. Canberra, Australia, December 2016: Final placings: Australia, USA, Canada, Japan, Kazakhstan, Team: Sofia Chaves, Hayley Collins, Brooke Dickie, Savannah China. Henshaw, Kiara Holden, Bridget Johnston, Emma Jones, Top goal-scorer: Rowie Webster (AUS) 18 goals. Matilda Kearns, Danielle Morrissey, Gabriella Palm, Sofie Pontre, Meghan Ridge, Alice Williams. Head Coach: Huaqiao Cup, Kunshan, China, May-June 2017: Predrag Mihailovic. Assistant Coach: Rebecca Rippon. Team: Zoe Arancini, Elle Armit, Chloe Barr, Julia Barton, Manager: Tracey Mirabito. Referee: Nicola Johnson. Morgan Baxter, Bronte Halligan, Lilian Hedges, Day 1: Australia 15 (D Morrissey 3, B Dickie, K Holden, M Lena Mihailovic, Kelly O’Leary, Gabi Palm, Amy Ridge, Kearns 2, S Henshaw, H Collins, S Pontre, E Jones, S Chaves, Maddy Steere, Rowie Webster, Alice Williams, Jessica A Williams) Germany 2. Day 2: USA 8 Australia 7 (K Holden, Zimmerman. Head Coach: Sakis Kechagias. Assistant Coach: S Henshaw 2, E Jones, D Morrissey, B Dickie). Day 3: Australia Predrag Mihailovic. Manager: Olivia Thornton. 12 (E Jones 4, D Morrissey 3, K Holden, M Ridge 2, M Kearns) Doctor: Rachel Harris. Referee: Nicola Johnson. Hungary 11. Day 1: Greece 11 Australia 7 (R Webster 5, B Halligan 2). Final placings: United States of America, Australia, Hungary, Day 2: Hungary 9 Australia 7 (R Webster 5, Z Arancini, C Barr). Germany. Day 3: Netherlands 11 Australia 7 (E Armit 3, Z Arancini, M Steere 2). Day 4: China 10 Australia 6 (R Webster, M Steere FINA Youth World Championships, 2, B Halligan, M Baxter). Day 5: Japan 7 Australia 6 (E Armit 3, Auckland, New Zealand, December 2016: R Webster 2, B Halligan). Team: Sofia Chaves, Hayley Collins, Brooke Dickie, Savannah Henshaw, Kiara Holden, Bridget Johnston, FINA World League Super Finals, Emma Jones, Matilda Kearns, Danielle Morrissey, Shanghai, China, June 2017: Gabriella Palm, Sofie Pontre Meghan Ridge, Alice Williams. Team: Ellie Armit, Chloe Barr, Julia Barton, Morgan Baxter, Head Coach: Predrag Mihailovic. Bronte Halligan, Lilian Hedges, Kelly O’Leary, Amy Ridge, Assistant Coach: Rebecca Rippon. Manager: Tracey Mirabito. Maddy Steere, Rowie Webster, Alice Williams, Lea Yanitsas, Referee: Nicola Johnson. Jessica Zimmerman. Head Coach: Sakis Kechagias. Assistant Day 1: Bye. Day 2: Italy 10 Australia 7 (E Jones 3, K Holden 2, Coach: Predrag Mihailovic. Manager: Olivia Thornton. M Kearns, D Morrissey). Day 3: Netherlands 11 Australia 9 Doctor: Rachel Harris. Referee: Nicola Johnson. (D Morrissey 3, A Williams 2, E Jones, K Holden, S Chaves, Day 1: China 14 Australia 10 (E Armit, R Webster 4, B Halligan, B Dickie). Final group standings: Netherlands 4, Italy 2, C Barr). Day 2: Canada 8 Australia 4 (R Webster 2, A Ridge, Australia 0. Day 4: Second round: Spain 14 Australia 7 B Halligan). Day 3: Hungary 8 Australia 3 (E Armit, B Halligan, (E Jones, A Williams 2, M Kearns, M Ridge, S Pontre). J Zimmerman). Final group standings: Canada 8, Hungary 7, Day 5: 9-12 classification semifinal: Australia 21 (E Jones 7, China 3, Australia 0. Day 4: Quarterfinal: USA 13 Australia 4 S Chaves, D Morrissey 3, M Kearns, A Williams, S Pontre 2, (B Halligan 2, R Webster, J Zimmerman). Day 5: 5-8 classification B Dickie, S Henshaw) Germany 1. Day 6: 9-10 classification: semifinal: Netherlands 9 Australia 5 (A Ridge, B Halligan 2, R Australia 11 (B Dickie, A Williams 3, K Holden 2, E Jones, Webster). Day 6: 7-8 classification: Australia 10 (R Webster 5, B S Chaves, M Ridge) New Zealand 5. Halligan 2, A Ridge, E Armit, M Steere) Japan 8. Final placings: Russia, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, USA, Greece, Final placings: USA, Canada, Russia, Hungary, Netherlands, China, Hungary, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, China, Australia, Japan. Japan, South Africa, Mexico. 23 National Water Polo League, NWPL Finals Series – Sydney, April 2017

Men: Women: 1. Sydney University Lions 1. Sydney University Lions 2. ACU Cronulla Sharks 2. 3. UNSW Wests Magpies 3. Fremantle Marlins 4. Brisbane Barracudas 4. ACU Cronulla Sharks 5. UWA Torpedoes 5. Brisbane Barracudas 6. 6. UTS Balmain Tigers 7. 7. UNSW Wests Killer Whales 8. UTS Balmain Tigers 8. Drummoyne Devils 9. Queensland Breakers 9. UWA Torpedoes 10. Hunter Hurricanes 10. Hunter Hurricanes 11. FYFE Jets 11. WPA Barbarians 12. WPA Barbarians 12. FYFE

24 National Water Polo League, Finals Series – Sydney, April 2017

25 RESULTS U18 – U16 – U14 – U12

18 & Under Boys, 16 & Under Boys, 16 & Under Girls, Perth, Australia, April 2017 Brisbane, Australia, October 2016 Hobart, Australia, October 2016 1. Melville Sharks 1. Melbourne Collegians Lions 1. Sydney Northern Beaches 2. UWA City Beach Torpedoes 2. UWA City Beach Bears 2. Hunter Hurricanes 3. UNSW Wests Magpies 3. Drummoyne Devils 3. UNSW Wests Killer Whales 4. Sunshine Coast 4. Cronulla Sharks Black Yellow 5. Drummoyne Devils 5. Sunshine Coast Gold 4. Drummoyne Devils 6. Melbourne Collegians 6. Hunter Hurricanes 5. ACT Fins 7. UTS Balmain Tigers 7. UNSW Wests Magpies Black 6. All Hallows 8. Adelaide Jets 8. Sydney Northern Beach Breaks 7. North Brisbane Polo Bears 9. Hunter Hurricanes 9. Melville Sharks (Plate Winner) 8. Sunshine Coast 10. Carina Leagues Warriors 10. Carina Leagues Warriors 9. Cronulla Sharks Blue (Plate Winner) 11. ACT Fins 11. Triton 10. UWA City Beach Bears 12. UWA City Beach Bears 12. Sydney University Lions Blue 11. Triton 13. Triton 13. River City 12. Ovens & Murray 14. ACU Cronulla Sharks 14. UTS Balmain Tigers 13. UTS Balmain Tigers 15. Brisbane Barracudas 15. South Australia Jets 14. South Australia Jets 16. Richmond/Monash Composite 16. UWA City Beach Blues 15. Brisbane Girls’ Grammar School 17. Melville Saints 17. ACT Fins (Bowl Winner) 16. Cronulla Sharks Black 18. Sydney University Lions 18. Tasmania 17. Tamworth 19. UNSW Wests Magpies White 18. Melbourne Collegians 18 & Under Girls, 20. Richmond Tigers (Shield Winner) Perth, Australia, April 2017 21. Melbourne Collegians Gorillas 19. Tasmania 1. ACU Cronulla Sharks 22. Brisbane Barracudas 20. Queensland Country 2. UNSW Wests Killer Whales 23. NYP Dragons 21. UWA City Beach Blues 3. Sydney Northern Beaches Breakers 24. Dolphins 22. Dolphins 4. North Brisbane Polo Bears 25. Tamworth (Shield Winner) 23. Essendon 5. UWA City Beach Torpedoes 26. Sydney University Lions Gold (Plate) 27. Cronulla Sharks Black 6. Sunshine Coast 28. Sunshine Coast Blue 7. Melville/North Coast Composite 29. Queensland Country 8. Hunter Hurricanes 9. Brisbane Barracudas (Bowl) 10. Drummoyne Devils 11. Dolphins/ACT Composite 12. UTS Balmain Tigers 13. Triton 14. Adelaide Jets 15. Brisbane Barracudas 16. Richmond/Monash Composite 17. Melville Saints 18. Sydney University Lions

26 14 & Under Boys, 14 & Under Girls, 12 & Under Albury-Wodonga, Australia, Albury-Wodonga, Australia, National Festival, April 2017 April 2017 Oasis Aquatic Centre 1. ACU Cronulla Sharks 1. All Hallows Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia 20 – 22 January 2017 2. UNSW Wests Killer Whales 2. UNSW Wests Killer Whales Ovens & Murray Cup boys 3. UWA City Beach Bears 3. Stuartholme School Cobras (NSW) 4. Adelaide Jets 4. ACU Cronulla Sharks Melbourne 5. Brisbane Barracudas 5. UTS Balmain Tigers Plate boys Collegians Mussels (VIC) 6. Melville Sharks 6. Sydney Northern Beaches Breakers Blue Sydney Northern 7. ACT Fins Bowl boys Beaches White 8. UTS Balmain Tigers 7. UWA City Beach Bears (NSW) 9. Sydney University Lions Blue 8. Mermaids Pink Southern Highlands Shield boys (Plate) 9. Melville Marlins (Plate) Drop Bears (NSW) 10. Drummoyne Devils Red 10. Sunshine Coast Tuggeranong Cup mixed 11. Sydney Northern Beaches 11. Melbourne Collegians Vikings (ACT) Breakers 12. Brisbane Girls’ Grammar School Cup girls Mermaids (QLD) 12. Sunshine Coast Drummoyne Devils 13. Sydney Northern Beach Plate girls 13. Hunter Hurricanes Breakers Black (NSW) Wagga Wagga 14. River City 14. ACT Fins/ Sydney University Think.Act.Play Bidgeegators Composite Cup 15. Melbourne Collegians (NSW) 15. North Brisbane Polo Bears 16. UWA City Beach Blues Think.Act.Play Mark Devine, 16. Tasmania Sportsmanship 17. Central Coast (Bowl) coach, ACT Fins Award 18. Tasmania 17. UWA City Beach Gold (Bowl) 19. Ovens and Murray 18. Drummoyne Devils 20. Sydney University Cubs 19. Sydney University Lions 21. Sydney University Lions Gold 20. Central Coast 22. Brisbane Cudas 21. Hunter Hurricanes 23. Triton 22. Triton 24. DVE Aquatics 23. Queensland Country 25. Adelaide Stealth (Shield) 24. Somerville House 26. Melville Saints 25. Mermaids Blue (Shield) 27. Parramatta 26. Adelaide Jets 28. Tamworth 27. Dolphins 29. Drummoyne Devils Black 28. Tamworth 30. Richmond Tigers 29. Brisbane Barracudas 31. NYP Dragons 30. Gold Coast Dolphins 31. NYP Dragons

27 BOARD SKILLS MATRIX

BOARD SKILLS MATRIX Water Polo Australia Limited’s purpose is “To facilitate and grow the sport of water polo, thereby increasing participation at all levels and achieving sustainable success at the elite level.” The board of WPA recognises the importance of good governance in delivering on this purpose.

Phil Phil Thomas Jane Steve David Kathy Daniel ATTRIBUTE Garling Scales Whalan Moran Blunt Martin Ostin Bartels

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Geographical Sydney Perth Sydney Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Sydney Sydney Diversity

Board Tenure 5 9 5 1 1 11 3 3 (years)

David Martin retires – Director 2006-2017 David Martin has provided a wonderful ten years’ service to the Board of Water Polo Australia, during most of which period I too was a member of the Board. He was the model board member. He conducted himself with utter integrity, provided honest input in a respectful calm manner. His views and opinions are based on a fundamental understanding of the operation of our sport, its place in the greater sport world and his own experience as a representative athlete. He never forced his opinion and was a consummate team player accepting of others views though they might be counter to his own. Water polo will be the poorer for losing his wise counsel. Peter Kerr AM WPA President 1996-2014

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Your directors present this report on Water Polo Australia Phil was a long term director of Melbourne Airport and Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2017. foundation chair of the DUET Group (ASX:DUE). He has a Bachelor of Building from UNSW and an Advanced Diploma Directors from the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). The names of each person who has been a director during the He is a Fellow of each of the AICD, the Australia Institute of year and to the date of this report are: Building and the Institution of Engineers, Australia. Mr Philip Garling (President) Phil’s other current non executive directorships are: Downer EDI (ASX:DOW), Charter Hall (ASX:CHC), Spotless Group Mr David Martin (ASX:SPO), Essential Energy, Energy Queensland (Chair) and Mr Phil Scales Tellus Holdings (Chair). He is also an advisor to the Australian Mr Thomas Whalan Literacy & Numeracy Foundation. Ms Kathy Ostin Phil played over 600 games of grade water polo for the Cronulla & Wizards Clubs in every grade from 6th to 1st Ms (and back again), and won 17 summer premierships. He was Mr Steve Blunt Elected November 2016 selected for Australian Universities from 1972-1976. He has held numerous administrative and coaching positions in the Ms Amy Hetzel Resigned November 2016 sport. Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated. Ms Kathy Ostin Director, Chair of WPA Finance, Principal Activities Risk and Audit Committee The principal activity of Water Polo Australia Limited (WPA) Kathy was appointed as a Director on 22 November 2014 and during the financial year was to act as the national governing is the current Chair – Finance, Risk and Audit Committee. body for the sport of water polo in Australia. The company’s purpose is “to facilitate and grow the sport of water polo, Kathy has over 23 years experience as a chartered accountant thereby increasing participation at all levels and achieving and 12 years as a partner at KPMG. She works in audit and sustainable success at the elite level”. The 2014-2018 advisory, focusing on the Health, Ageing and Human Services Strategic Plan identifies the following four strategic priorities: sector. She has worked with many for-profit and not-for-profit clients in the aged care, health, human services, retirement 1. Management and Governance – ensuring WPA is living, community care, social services and welfare sectors structured and resourced appropriately to best deliver on in the areas of external audit, CFO advisory, internal audit, its goals and objectives. governance risk, and strategy development. 2. Sporting Development – WPA’s National Participation Kathy is experienced in advising clients on the impacts of Strategy provides a major focus in growing and servicing the aged care, community care, disability, and not-for- profit the sport at the grass roots level. reforms on their business model and assisting clients 3. High Performance – under the Australia’s Winning Edge prepare for the new direction in these sectors, strategically, strategy, WPA has developed its High Performance Plan operationally and financially. She is also experienced in 2013-2020 outlining its objectives and strategies to deliver advising for-profit and not-for-profit Boards and Audit and success at the elite level of the sport. Risk Committees in the areas of risk, strategy, financial 4. Business Development & Commercial Growth – optimising management and governance. WPA’s commercial potential to deliver sustainable income Kathy has also worked with many clients in media and to the sport, thus making WPA less reliant on government entertainment, advertising, software distribution, investment funding. banking, and financial services. Information on Directors Up until December 2016, Kathy was an Independent Director on the Board of StreetWork Australia and Chair of the Finance, Mr Philip Garling Director Audit & Risk Committee, and was an independent member of President White Ribbon Australia’s Audit & Risk Committee. Phil was appointed to the Water Polo Australia board in Kathy holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and January 2013 and was appointed president in February 2014. Finance) degree from the University of New South Wales, holds a Certificate of Public Practice, is a Registered Company Phil has over 35 years experience in Construction, Auditor, a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Development and Investment management, most recently in Australia, a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of as Global Head of Infrastructure at AMP Capital. He was Australasia, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of also a long term senior executive at Lend Lease Corporation Company Directors. culminating in the role as CEO of Lend Lease Capital Services.

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Mr David Martin Director, Further involvement with water polo includes the following Chair of WPA Remuneration appointments: Committee • Steering Committee Member VII FINA World Swimming David was elected as a Director in August 2012. Championships 1998; David is a lawyer with over 35 years experience. He works • Steering Committee Member Commonwealth Water Polo primarily in the area of commercial law, and particularly with Championships 2006; clients in the property development sector. He is the Managing • Operations Manager XII FINA Masters World Championships Partner of prominent Adelaide legal firm Finlaysons. 2008; He is a past President and is a Fellow and Life Member of • Steering Committee Member FINA World Youth the Urban Development Institute of Australia (SA), the peak Championships 2012; representative body for SA’s property development industry. • Steering Committee Member FINA World Youth David has a Bachelor of Laws from Adelaide University. Championships 2012. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and the SA Law Society, and a non-executive Ms Amy Hetzel Director (resigned November 2016) director of Southern Cross Care (SA & NT) Inc. Amy was elected to the Water Polo Australia board in February David played a vast number of games for the Henley Sharks 2014. and Adelaide Vikings Water Polo Clubs over a playing career She has 6 years of professional experience in the sports spanning nearly 40 years. He represented South Australia in media industry, having worked at three of Australia’s largest both under age and open state team competition for many television networks. Amy is currently a Presenter and years during the 1970’s and 1980’s. He has held numerous Producer at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) administrative and coaching positions in the sport both at and works across its flagship programs including Grandstand club, state and NWPL level. and News Breakfast. Prior to working at the ABC, Amy was He is a life member of: a reporter at Network Ten for Sports Tonight and the Seven Network for Sunrise and 6pm News programs. • Water Polo South Australia She is currently an Executive Member of the NSW Olympians • Henley Sharks Water Polo Club Club, a director on the Board of Australian WomenSport • Adelaide Vikings Water Polo Club Australia (AWRA) and an Education Ambassador for the Australian Olympic Committee. Mr Phil Scales Director Amy’s international playing career for the Australian national Phil was elected as a Director in August 2012. team extended from 2001-2008 and culminated in winning a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Other highlights Phil has worked in the Western Australian Public sector include a silver medal at the 2007 FINA World Championships for 40+ years including over 30 years in management and and the Debbie Watson Medal in 2005 as MVP of the Australian executive management positions. National League season. She also played in the Italian Over 35 years in the Corporate Services area with 25+ years National League in 2005-2006 and represented the KFC in IT, Phil has also worked in the regulatory compliance and Queensland Breakers from 2004-2008. dispute resolution areas. He holds a Diploma in Computing, Post Graduate Diploma Mr Thomas Whalan Director, in Business and Post Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Chair of WPA Athletes Commission Management. Thomas was elected Chairman of the WPA Athletes With an involvement in Water Polo spanning over 40 years, his Commission in 2012 and subsequently appointed as a Director experience include: of WPA and in 2016 was elected to the board. He has served on the Athletes Commission since its inception in 2004. • State junior and senior representative for ; Thomas has captained the Aussie Sharks and represented • Member Australian Referees panel; Australia in over 330 games including 4 Olympic Games • Past Dolphins Water Polo Committee Member; (2000 – 2012) and 5 World Championships and has played professionally in the Italian and Spanish Leagues as well as a • Past President Dolphins Water Polo Club; long-term player with the Sydney University Lions. • Water Polo WA Board Member 17 years; Thomas has a combined degree in Commerce & Laws LLB • Chairman Water Polo WA; at the University of Sydney and has worked at Clayton Utz • Chairman Water Polo Australia Referee’s Commission; Lawyers, UBS Private Wealth and is now General Manager of Rent a Space self storage with a portfolio of 14 properties • Member Water Polo Australia Referee’s Commission; around Sydney.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED

Thomas founded Water Polo by the Sea in 2011 with a vision global change programs where he developed his passion for to promote the sport of water polo to fans who wouldn’t clear communication, fact based decision making and strong otherwise know about water polo in Australia; since then the governance. annual events have grown to capture large live audiences and He was the foundation President of the Victorian National substantial media coverage. Water Polo League Club inc from 2013 to 2016 and served as a director of Water Polo Victoria from 2011 to 2016. In these Mr Daniel Bartels Director roles he was instrumental in establishing partnerships in the Elected to the Water Polo Australia Board in 2014, Daniel areas of mental health advocacy and diversity and inclusion in Bartels has been heavily involved in water polo for over 20 sport. years. As a player, coach and referee, he has played at state Steve is a member of the Australia Institute of Company age level, coached at age group representative level and Directors. He was elected as a board director of Water Polo continues today to be one of Australia’s FINA panel referees. Australia on 26 November 2016. Having refereed over 350 national league games and toured with numerous Australian international teams to the Meetings of Directors Universiade and Youth World Championships, Daniel is one of The number of meetings of Directors (including meetings of Australia’s leading referees. Committees of Directors) held during the year and the number Daniel holds a bachelor of Economics from Sydney University of meetings attended by each Director is as follows: and a Master of Business Administration from Macquarie Directors’ Meetings Graduate School of Management. He has held numerous Number eligible Number sales, marketing & management roles with multi-nationals to attend attended including Nikon, Hasbro and Salesforce. Mr Philip Garling 13 13 His career includes being owner and founder of a successful Mr David Martin 13 10 national start-up Aussie Whitegoods Rescue, which he later Mr Phil Scales 13 13 sold to a publicly listed company. Prior to joining the WPA Ms Amy Hetzel board, he was a member of the board of Water Polo NSW. 3 3 Resigned November 2016 Ms Jane Moran Director Mr Thomas Whalan 13 13 Ms Kathy Ostin 13 11 As chair of the Athlete’s Commission, Jane was appointed to Mr Daniel Bartels 13 13 the Water Polo Australia Board in 2016. Ms Jane Moran 13 12 Jane Moran is a retired elite level water polo athlete with Mr Steve Blunt career highlight of a bronze medal at the 2012 London 7 7 Elected November 2016 Olympic Games. She was transitioned from the junior to senior ranks in 2005 where she received 150+ caps with the Aussie Members’ Guarantee Stingers. The Company is incorporated under the Corporations Act Jane is a Civil Engineer and an Associate at Aurecon, where 2001 and is a company limited by guarantee. If the Company she has been employed since 2005, all whilst balancing is wound up, the constitution states that each member is training, touring and competing. required to contribute a maximum of $1 towards meeting Jane has since retired from international sport but continues any outstanding obligations of the Company. At 30 June 2017, to play in the Australian National Water Polo League, and is the total amount that members of the company are liable to contributing to the sport outside of the pool. Jane was the contribute if the company is wound up is $7.00 (2016: $7.00). Athlete Development Director on the Water Polo Queensland Auditor’s Independence Declaration Executive Committee from 2013 – 2015, the Athletes’ Commission Secretary for Water Polo Australia and member The lead auditor’s independence declaration for the year of Queensland Olympians Club from 2012 – 2016. ended 30 June 2017 has been received and forms part of the financial reports for Water Polo Australia Ltd. Mr Steve Blunt Director (Elected November 2016) This directors’ report is signed in accordance with a resolution Based in Melbourne, Steve Blunt is a businessman with more of the Board of Directors. than 30 years of global experience in both the information technology and communications sectors. He has lived and worked on four continents of the world.

Steve has worked in a variety of executive leadership roles, Philip Garling (President) Kathy Ostin (Director) generally leading teams, working with customers and partners in the corporate and government market sectors. Dated this 2nd day of November 2017 He also has considerable experience leading large scale 31 WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 86 159 573 403 • FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER S 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 TO THE DIRECTORS OF WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2017 there have been no contraventions of:

(i) the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and (ii) any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

CBC PARTNERS Chartered Accountants

ROSS E. CHAPMAN Partner

SYDNEY 2nd November 2017

32 WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 86 159 573 403 • FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 STATEMENT OF FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME JUNE 2017

2017 2016 2017 2016 Note $ $ Note $ $ Revenue from Continuing Operations Expenditure from Continuing Operations High Performance 3,929,359 4,260,427 High Performance 3,985,992 4,282,583 Sport Development 296,547 295,341 Sport Development 259,590 267,027 National Water Polo League 582,355 553,914 National Water Polo League 581,651 592,259 National Championships 261,712 229,840 National Championships 306,220 282,249 Management and Governance 1,042,432 965,016 Management and Governance 1,157,812 1,035,505 World Junior Championships - - World Junior Championships - - Total Revenue from Total Expenditure Continuing Operations 2 6,112,406 6,304,538 from Continuing Operations 3 6,291,265 6,459,623

Surplus/(Deficit) from Continuing Operations (178,860) (155,084)

Other Comprehensive Income Gain/(Loss) on Disposal of Assets - - Other Comprehensive income for period - - Total Comprehensive Income for the Year (178,860) (155,084)

The accompanying notes form part of these statements.

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STATEMENT OF AS AT FINANCIAL POSITION 30 JUNE 2017

2017 2016 2017 2016 Note $ $ Note $ $ ASSETS LIABILITIES

Current Assets Current Liabilities Cash & Cash Equivalents 4 77,022 340,223 Trade and Other Payables 10 479,813 416,561 Trade and Other Receivables 5 464,409 420,887 Income Received in Advance 11 256,677 468,691 Inventory on Hand 6 24,411 - Deferred Income 12 143,000 176,806 Other Assets 7 496,527 721,276 Provisions 13 82,607 102,690 Total Current Assets 1,062,370 1,482,387 Total Current Liabilities 962,097 1,164,748

Non-Current Assets Non-Current Liabilities Plant & Equipment 8 23,862 21,267 Provisions 13 - 20,911 Intangible Assets 9 15,000 - Total Non-Current Liabilities - 20,911 Total Non-Current Assets 38,862 21,267

Total Liabilities 962,097 1,185,660 Total Assets 1,101,231 1,503,654

Net Assets 139,134 317,994

Equity Accumulated Funds 139,134 317,994 Total Equity 139,134 317,994

The accompanying notes form part of these statements.

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STATEMENT OF FOR THE YEAR ENDED CHANGES IN EQUITY 30 JUNE 2017

Accumulated Total Accumulated Total Note Funds Equity Note Funds Equity

Balance at 1 July 2015 473,078 473,078 Balance at 1 July 2016 317,994 317,994

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Surplus (deficit) Surplus (deficit) attributable to the entity (155,084) (155,084) attributable to the entity (178,860) (178,860) Total comprehensive income Total comprehensive income attributable to members of the entity (155,084) (155,084) attributable to members of the entity (178,860) (178,860)

Balance at 30 June 2016 317,994 317,994 Balance at 30 June 2017 139,134 139,134

STATEMENT OF FOR THE YEAR ENDED CASH FLOWS 30 JUNE 2017

2017 2016 2017 2016 Note $ $ Note $ $

Cash Flows from Cash Flows from Operating Activities Investing Activities Receipts in the course Proceeds from of Operations 6,377,143 6,779,838 sale of Plant and Equipment - - Payments to Payments for Plant and Equipment (18,069) (13,546) Suppliers and Employees (6,606,423) (7,255,785) Payments for Website (18,750) - Interest Received 2,898 10,294 Net Cash inflows/(outflows) Net Cash inflows/(outflows) from Investing Activities (36,819) (13,546) from Operating Activities 15b (226,382) (465,653) Net Increase/(Decrease) (263,201) (479,199)

Cash at the Beginning of the Financial Year 15a 340,223 819,422 Cash at the End of the Financial Year 4 77,022 340,223

The accompanying notes form part of these statements.

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NOTES TO FOR YEAR ENDED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 30 JUNE 2017

The financial statements cover Water Polo Australia Ltd as an Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest individual entity, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Water method, which for floating rate financial assets is the rate Polo Australia Ltd is a company limited by guarantee. inherent in the instrument. Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established. Note 1: Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised upon STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES the delivery of the service to the customers. Basis of Preparation All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and Water Polo Australia Ltd applies Australian Accounting services tax. Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements as set out b). Plant and Equipment in AASB 1053: Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards. Each class of plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value as indicated, less, where applicable, accumulated The financial statements are general purpose financial depreciation and any impairment losses. statements that have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Plant and equipment Requirements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis and (AASB) and the Corporations Act 2001. The company is a are therefore carried at cost less accumulated depreciation not-for-profit entity for financial reporting purposes under and any accumulated impairment losses. In the event the Australian Accounting Standards. carrying amount of plant and equipment is greater than Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies its estimated recoverable amount, the carrying amount that the AASB has concluded would result in financial is written down immediately to its estimated recoverable statements containing relevant and reliable information about amount and impairment losses are recognised either in transactions, events and conditions. Material accounting profit or loss or as a revaluation decrease if the impairment policies adopted in the preparation of these financial losses relate to a revalued asset. A formal assessment of statements are presented below and have been consistently recoverable amount is made when impairment indicators applied unless stated otherwise. are present (refer to Note 1(d) for details of impairment). The financial statements, except for the cash flow information, Plant and equipment that have been contributed at no cost, have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based or for nominal cost, are valued and recognised at the fair on historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the value of the asset at the date it is acquired. measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, Depreciation financial assets and financial liabilities. The amounts The depreciable amount of all fixed assets, including presented in the financial statements have been rounded to the buildings and capitalised lease assets, but excluding nearest dollar. freehold land, is depreciated on a straight line basis The financial statements were authorised for issue on 2 over the asset’s useful life to the entity commencing November 2017 by the directors of the company. from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either a). Revenue the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful Revenue lives of the improvements. Non-reciprocal grant revenue is recognised in the The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable statement of comprehensive income when the entity assets are: obtains control of the grant and it is probable that the economic benefits gained from the grant will flow to Class of Fixed Asset Depreciation Rate the entity and the amount of the grant can be measured Computer Equipment 33 – 40% reliably. Furniture, Fixture and Fittings 20 – 50% If conditions are attached to the grant which must be The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, satisfied before it is eligible to receive the contribution, the and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting recognition of the grant as revenue will be deferred until period. those conditions are satisfied. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by When grant revenue is received whereby the entity incurs comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains an obligation to deliver economic value directly back to or losses are recognised in profit or loss in the period in the contributor, this is considered a reciprocal transaction which they arise. When revalued assets are sold, amounts and the grant revenue is recognised in the statement included in the revaluation surplus relating to that asset of financial position as a liability until the service has are transferred to retained earnings. been delivered to the contributor, otherwise the grant is c). Intangibles recognised as income on receipt. Website Donations and bequests are recognised as revenue when The website is initially recognised at cost. It has a finite life received. and is carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation 36 WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 86 159 573 403 • FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

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losses. The website has a useful life of five years. employee benefits expense. d). Impairment of Assets The company’s obligations for long-term employee benefits At the end of each reporting period, the entity assesses are presented as non-current liabilities in its statement of whether there is any indication that an asset may be financial position, except where the company does not have impaired. If such an indication exists, an impairment test an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 is carried out on the asset by comparing the recoverable months after the end of the reporting period, in which case amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair the obligations are presented as current liabilities. value less costs to sell and value in use, to the asset’s Retirement benefit obligations carrying amount. Any excess of the asset’s carrying amount Defined contribution superannuation benefits over its recoverable amount is recognised immediately All employees of the company receive defined contribution in the profit or loss, unless the asset is carried at a superannuation entitlements, for which the company pays revalued amount in accordance with another Standard the fixed superannuation guarantee contribution (currently (eg in accordance with the revaluation model in AASB 9.5% of the employee’s average ordinary salary) to the 116). Any impairment loss of a revalued asset is treated employee’s superannuation fund of choice. All contributions as a revaluation decrease in accordance with that other in respect of employees’ defined contribution entitlements Standard. are recognised as an expense when they become payable. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount The company’s obligation with respect to employees’ of an individual asset, the entity estimates the recoverable defined contribution entitlements is limited to its obligation amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset for any unpaid superannuation guarantee contributions at belongs. the end of the reporting period. All obligations for unpaid superannuation guarantee contributions are measured at Impairment testing is performed annually for goodwill and the (undiscounted) amounts expected to be paid when the intangible assets with indefinite lives. obligation is settled and are presented as current liabilities e). Employee Benefits in the company’s statement of financial position. Short-term employee benefits f). Cash and Cash Equivalents Provision is made for the company’s obligation for short- Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits term employee benefits. Short-term employee benefits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid are benefits (other than termination benefits) that are investments with original maturities of three months or expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown end of the annual reporting period in which the employees within short-term borrowings in current liabilities on the render the related service, including wages, salaries and statement of financial position. sick leave. Short-term employee benefits are measured at the (undiscounted) amounts expected to be paid when the g). Accounts Receivable and Other Debtors obligation is settled. Accounts receivable and other debtors include amounts The company’s obligations for short-term employee due from state associations, clubs, athletes and any benefits such as wages, salaries and sick leave are outstanding grant receipts. Receivables expected to be recognised as a part of current trade and other payables in collected within 12 months of the end of the reporting the statement of financial position. period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are classified as non current assets. Other long-term employee benefits The company classifies employees’ long service leave and receivable are initially recognised at fair value and annual leave entitlements as other long-term employee subsequently measured at amortised cost using the benefits as they are not expected to be settled wholly effective interest rate method, less any provision for within 12 months after the end of the annual reporting impairment. Refer to Note 1(m) for further discussion on period in which the employees render the related service. impairment losses. Provision is made for the company’s obligation for other h). Goods and Services Tax (GST) long-term employee benefits, which are measured at the Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the present value of the expected future payments to be made amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is to employees. Expected future payments incorporate not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). anticipated future wage and salary levels, durations of service and employee departures, and are discounted Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the at rates determined by reference to market yields at the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of end of the reporting period on government bonds that GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included have maturity dates that approximate the terms of the with other receivables or payables in the statement of obligations. Upon the remeasurement of obligations for financial position. other long-term employee benefits, the net change in the Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST obligation is recognised in profit or loss classified under components of cash flows arising from investing or 37 WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 86 159 573 403 • FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

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financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable recognition less principal repayments and any reduction for to, the ATO are presented as operating cash flows included impairment, and adjusted for any cumulative amortisation in receipts from customers or payments to suppliers. of the difference between that initial amount and the i). Income Tax maturity amount calculated using the effective interest method. No provision for income tax has been raised as the entity is exempt from income tax under Div 50 of the Income Tax The effective interest method is used to allocate interest Assessment Act 1997. income or interest expense over the relevant period and is equivalent to the rate that exactly discounts j). Provisions estimated future cash payments or receipts (including Provisions are recognised when the entity has a legal fees, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for through the expected life (or when this cannot be reliably which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits predicted, the contractual term) of the financial instrument will result and that outflow can be reliably measured. to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or Provisions recognised represent the best estimate of the financial liability. Revisions to expected future net cash amounts required to settle the obligation at the end of the flows will necessitate an adjustment to the carrying reporting period. amount with a consequential recognition of an income or expense item in profit or loss. k). Comparative Figures (i) Loans and receivables Where required by Accounting Standards, comparative Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted presentation for the current financial year. in an active market and are subsequently measured at l). Trade and Other Payables amortised cost. Gains or losses are recognised in profit Trade and other payables represent the liabilities for goods or loss through the amortisation process and when the and services received by the company during the reporting financial asset is derecognised. period that remain unpaid at the end of the reporting (ii) Financial liabilities period. The balance is recognised as a current liability with Non-derivative financial liabilities other than financial the amounts normally paid within 30 days of recognition of guarantees are subsequently measured at amortised cost. the liability. Gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss through m). Economic Dependence the amortisation process and when the financial liability is derecognised. Water Polo Australia Ltd is dependent on the Australian Sports Commission and its members for the majority of Impairment its revenue used to operate the business. At the date of At the end of each reporting period, the company assesses this report, the Board of Directors has no reason to believe whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset the Australian Sports Commission or its members will not has been impaired. A financial asset (or a group of financial continue to support Water Polo Australia Ltd. assets) is deemed to be impaired if, and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or n). Financial Instruments more events (a “loss event”) having occurred, which has an Initial recognition and measurement impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised asset(s). when the entity becomes a party to the contractual In the case of financial assets carried at amortised cost, provisions to the instrument. For financial assets, this is loss events may include: indications that the debtors or equivalent to the date that the company commits itself to a group of debtors are experiencing significant financial either purchase or sell the asset (ie trade date accounting difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal is adopted). Financial instruments are initially measured payments; indications that they will enter bankruptcy or at fair value plus transactions costs except where the other financial reorganisation; and changes in arrears or instrument is classified “at fair value through profit or economic conditions that correlate with defaults. loss” in which case transaction costs are recognised immediately as expenses in profit or loss. For financial assets carried at amortised cost (including loans and receivables), a separate allowance account is Classification and subsequent measurement used to reduce the carrying amount of financial assets Financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair impaired by credit losses. After having taken all possible value, amortised cost using the effective interest method, measures of recovery, if management establishes that the or cost. Where available, quoted prices in an active market carrying amount cannot be recovered by any means, at that are used to determine fair value. In other circumstances, point the written-off amounts are charged to the allowance valuation techniques are adopted. account or the carrying amount of impaired financial Amortised cost is calculated as the amount at which the assets is reduced directly if no impairment amount was financial asset or financial liability is measured at initial previously recognised in the allowance account. 38 WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 86 159 573 403 • FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

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When the terms of financial assets that would otherwise Note 2: have been past due or impaired have been renegotiated, REVENUE the company recognises the impairment for such financial assets by taking into account the original terms as if the 2017 2016 terms have not been renegotiated so that the loss events $ $ that have occurred are duly considered. Australian Sports Commission Derecognition Grants 3,617,497 4,196,589 Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual Australian Sports Foundation Grant - 138,818 rights to receipt of cash flows expire or the asset is transferred to another party whereby the entity no longer Athlete Contributions 891,102 347,059 has any significant continuing involvement in the risks and Participation fees 876,404 868,254 benefits associated with the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised when the related obligations are discharged Sponsorship 25,765 6,161 or cancelled, or have expired. The difference between Prizemoney 44,113 157,154 the carrying amount of the financial liability, which is extinguished or transferred to another party, and the fair Capitation & Insurance Fees 458,007 445,324 value of consideration paid, including the transfer of non- Sundry 196,620 134,885 cash assets or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss. Bank Interest 2,898 10,294 o). Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments Total Revenue 6,112,406 6,304,538 The directors evaluate estimates and judgments incorporated into the financial statements based Note 3: on historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation EXPENDITURE of future events and are based on current trends and 2017 2016 economic data, obtained both externally and within the $ $ company. Employee Expenses 1,443,088 1,211,116 Key judgments Employee Benefits National Team Travel & For the purpose of measurement, AASB 119: Employee Competition Costs 2,676,182 2,936,891 Benefits defines obligations for short-term employee HP Program Grants 469,850 488,250 benefits as obligations expected to be settled wholly before 12 months after the end of the annual reporting period HP and Development 172,883 209,758 in which the employees render the related services. As Corporate and Governance 648,049 666,362 the company expects that most employees will not use all of their annual leave entitlements in the same year in Competition & Travel Costs 801,465 844,329 which they are earned or during the 12-month period that Insurance 60,525 88,275 follows (despite an informal company policy that requires annual leave to be used within 18 months), the directors Depreciation 19,225 14,641 believe that obligations for annual leave entitlements Total Expenditure 6,291,265 6,459,622 satisfy the definition of other long-term employee benefits and, therefore, are required to be measured at the present value of the expected future payments to be made to Note 4: employees. CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS Key judgments 2017 2016 Going Concern $ $ Notwithstanding the net loss from operating activities for the current year, and the reduction in retained earnings, the Cash at Bank 77,022 340,223 Directors have reviewed the forecasts and have resolved that 77,022 340,223 the entity can continue as a going concern.

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Note 5: Note 8: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 2017 2016 2017 2016 Note $ $ $ $

Current: Plant & Equipment at Cost Accounts Receivables 398,249 375,086 Gross Carrying Amount 89,197 71,128 Provision for Bad Less: Accumulated Depreciation (65,336) (49,861) and Doubtful Debts 5a (29,020) (14,339) Net Carrying Amount 23,862 21,267 Other Receivables 95,180 60,141

464,409 420,887 Movements in Carrying Amounts Movement in the carrying amounts for plant and equipment between the beginning and the end of the current financial a) Provision for Impairment of Receivables year: Movement in the provision for impairment of receivables is Plant and Equipment as follows: 2017 $ $ Balance at the beginning of the year 21,267 Provision for impairment as at 1 July 2015 16,383 Additions at cost 18,069 – Written back (2,044) Disposals - Provision for impairment as at 30 June 2016 14,339 Depreciation (15,475) – Taken up 14,680 Carrying amount at the end of the year 23,862 Provision for impairment as at 1 July 2017 29,020

Note 9: Note 6: INTANGIBLE ASSETS INVENTORY ON HAND 2017 2016 2017 2016 $ $ $ $ Website at Cost Equipment & Clothing 24,411 - Gross Carrying Amount 18,750 - 24,411 - Less: Accumulated Amortisation (3,750) - Net Carrying Amount 15,000 - Note 7: OTHER ASSETS Movements in Carrying Amounts 2017 2016 Movement in the carrying amounts for intangible assets $ $ between the beginning and the end of the current financial Current: year: Website Prepayments including tours 496,527 721,276 2017 $ 496,527 721,276 Balance at the beginning of the year Additions at cost - 18,750 Amortisation (3,750) Carrying amount at the end of the year 15,000

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Note 10: Note 13: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES PROVISIONS 2017 2016 2017 2016 $ $ $ $

Current: Current: Accounts Payable 222,577 205,600 Employee Entitlements Other 257,236 210,961 Annual Leave 82,607 102,690 479,813 416,561 82,607 102,690

Non Current: Note 11: Employee Entitlements INCOME RECEIVED IN ADVANCE Long Service Leave - 20,911 2017 2016 - 20,911 $ $

Current: Provision for Employee Benefits Athlete’s Contributions 256,677 468,691 Provision for employee benefits represents amounts accrued for annual leave and long service leave. 256,677 468,691 The current portion for this provision includes the total amount accrued for annual leave entitlements and the amounts accrued for long service leave entitlements that Note 12: have vested due to employees having completed the required DEFERRED INCOME period of service. Based on past experience, the company 2017 2016 does not expect the full amount of annual leave or long service $ $ leave balances classified as current liabilities to be settled within the next 12 months. However, these amounts must Current: be classified as current liabilities since the company does Australian Sports Commission 143,000 71,547 not have an unconditional right to defer the settlement of these amounts in the event employees wish to use their leave Australian Olympic Committee - 47,000 entitlement. Rio Farewell - 23,259 The non-current portion for this provision includes amounts accrued for long service leave entitlements that have not Other - 35,000 yet vested in relation to those employees who have not yet 143,000 176,806 completed the required period of service. In calculating the present value of future cash flows in respect of long service leave, the probability of long service leave being taken is based upon historical data. The measurement and recognition criteria for employee benefits have been discussed in Note 1(e).

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Note 14: Note 15: STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (a) Reconciliation of Cash The company’s financial instruments consist mainly of For the purpose of the Statement of Cash Flows cash deposits with banks, local money market instruments, short- includes cash at bank and cash on hand. Cash at 30 term investments, accounts receivable and payable, and June 2017 as shown in the Statement of Cash Flows is leases. reconciled to the related items in the Balance Sheet as The carrying amounts for each category of financial follows. instruments, measured in accordance with AASB 139 2017 2016 as detailed in the accounting policies to these financial $ $ statements, are as follows: Cash at Bank 77,022 340,223 2017 2016 Note $ $

(b) Reconciliation of Net Cash provided by Operating Activities Financial assets to Surplus/(Deficit) from ordinary activities Cash and cash equivalents 4 77,022 340,223 Surplus (178,860) (155,084) Trade and other receivables 5 464,409 420,887 Plus/(Less): Non Cash Items Total financial assets 541,431 761,110 Depreciation and Amortisation 19,225 14,641

Changes in Assets and Liabilities Financial liabilities (increase)/Decrease in Receivables (43,522) (142,007) Financial liabilities at amortised cost: (increase)/Decrease in Stock (24,411) - - Trade and other payables 10 479,813 416,561 (increase)/Decrease in Other Asset 224,749 (286,236) Total financial liabilities 479,813 416,561 Increase/(Decrease) in Trade and Other Payables 63,252 55,553 Increase/(Decrease) in Other Liabilities (245,820) 24,249 Note 16: Increase/(Decrease) in Provisions (40,994) 23,232 KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION (226,382) (465,652) Any person(s) having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the entity, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of that entity is considered key management personnel. The totals of remuneration paid to key management personnel (KMP) of the company during the year are as follows: 2017 2016 $ $ Key management personnel compensation 313,008 266,474

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Note 17: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The directors are not aware of any contingent assets and Related parties include close family members of key liabilities as at reporting date. management personnel and entities that are controlled or jointly controlled by those key management personnel individually or collectively with their close family members. Note 20: Any transactions between related parties are on normal EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than The directors are not aware of any significant events since the those available to other persons unless otherwise stated. end of the reporting period.

Note 18: COMMITMENTS Operating Lease Commitments 2017 2016 $ $ Non-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not recognised in the financial statements Payable – minimum lease payments: - not later than 12 months 39,930 15,450 - later than 12 months but not later than five years 168,318 - - later than five years - -

The property lease commitments are non-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not capitalised in the financial statements. Increase in lease commitments may occur in line with the consumer price index (CPI) and annual rent review percentage of 3%. Note 19:

43 WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 86 159 573 403 • FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Water Polo Australia Ltd, the directors of the company declare that: 1. The financial statements and notes, as set out in the financial report, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and: a. comply with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements; and give a true and fair view of the financial position of the company as at 30 June 2017 and of its b. performance for the year ended on that date.

2. In the directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

Philip Garling (President) Kathy Ostin (Director)

Dated this 2nd day of November 2017

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report Opinion Basis for Opinion We have audited the accompanying financial report of Water We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Polo Australia Limited (the company), which comprises Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2017, the further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows independent of the company in accordance with the auditor for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 of significant accounting policies and other explanatory and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional information, and the directors’ declaration. and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110: Code of Ethics for In our opinion, the financial report of Water Polo Australia Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our Limited is in accordance with the audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. Corporations Act 2001, including: We confirm that the independence declaration required by the (i) giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial Corporations Act 2001, which has been given to the directors position as at 30 June 2017 and of its financial performance of Water Polo Australia Limited, would be in the same terms if for the year ended on that date; and given to the directors as at the time of this auditor’s report. (ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is Disclosure Requirements and the Corporations Regulations sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 2001.

44 WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 86 159 573 403 • FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Information Other than the risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and Financial Report and Auditor’s Report Thereon appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk The directors are responsible for the other information. The of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from other information comprises the information included in the fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud company’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2017, but may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. thereon. Our opinion on the financial report does not cover • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the other information and accordingly we do not express any the audit in order to design audit procedures that are form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other company’s internal control. information is materially inconsistent with the financial report • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have related disclosures made by the directors. performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. • Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of We have nothing to report in this regard. the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report exists related to events or conditions that may cast The directors of the company are responsible for the significant doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Corporations Act report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine if such disclosures are inadequate to modify our opinion. is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained that gives a true and fair view and is free from material up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. events or conditions may cause the company to cease to In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible continue as a going concern. for assessing the company’s ability to continue as a going • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether concern and using the going concern basis of accounting the financial report represents the underlying transactions unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. We communicate with the directors regarding, among other Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and the Financial Report significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about in internal control that we identify during our audit. whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable CBC PARTNERS assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee Chartered Accountants that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are 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. ROSS E. CHAPMAN As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain Partner professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:

• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement SYDNEY of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those 2nd November 2017

45 HONOUR ROLL

LIFE MEMBERS HALL OF FAME 1993 Peter Montgomery AM 2009 Wendy Arancini (nee Meloncelli, WA) 2009 Tom Hoad AM 2009 Debbie Cummins (nee Handley, QLD) 2009 Pat Jones 2009 Tom Hoad AM (WA) 2009 Harry Quittner (deceased) 2009 Andrew Kerr OAM (NSW) 2009 David Woods (deceased) 2009 Peter Montgomery AM (NSW) 2015 Peter Kerr AM 2009 Cathy Parkes OAM (NSW) (deceased) HONORARY LIFE PRESIDENT 2009 Charles Turner (SA & NSW) Harry Quittner (deceased) 2009 Debbie Watson OAM (NSW) 2009 John Whitehouse OAM (TAS) HARRY QUITTNER MEDAL RECIPIENTS 2010 Bill Berge-Phillips (NSW) 1986 Charles Turner 2010 OAM (WA) 1987 Debbie Cummins 2010 David Neesham (WA) 1988 Peter Montgomery AM 2010 John O’Brien (VIC) 1989 Tom Hoad AM 2010 Ray Smee OAM (NSW) 1990 Andrew Kerr OAM 2010 David Woods (NSW) 1991 John Whitehouse OAM 2011 Leanne Barnes (VIC) 1992 Chris Wybrow & Debbie Watson OAM 2011 Peter Kerr AM (NSW) 1993 Not awarded 2011 Ian Mills (VIC) 1994 Ray Mayers 2011 Les Nunn (WA) 1995 Pat Jones 2011 Michael Withers (VIC, NSW) 1996 Don Cameron 2011 Chris Wybrow (NSW) 1997-06 Not awarded 2012 Leon Wiegard OAM (VIC) 2007 Nathan Thomas 2012 Peter Bennett (VIC) (deceased) 2008 Tracy Rockwell 2012 Alan Charleston (WA) (deceased) 2009 Leanne Barnes 2014 Naomi McCarthy OAM (nee Castle, QLD) 2010 Jeanette Gunn 2014 Ron Wootton OAM (VIC) (deceased) 2014 Peter Kerr AM 2014 Michael Turner (SA)

46 VALE DAVID WOODS

David Woods, born in 1944 into a sporting family, grew up and capacities for both Water Polo Australia and Water Polo NSW. lived in Balmain. David coached many Balmain teams, including the first-grade An all-round sportsman, outside of water polo, David also women in the 1990s. He took a young side, including Taryn represented New South Wales at swimming and Sydney at Woods, Bronwyn Smith (nee Mayer), and Liz . Weekes from developing youngsters to key members of the David played water polo for Balmain in the 1960’s and 1970’s. gold medal winning 2000 Women’s Olympic team in Sydney. He went on to play for his state where he played 130 games His service to the sport extended beyond the pool where he for New South Wales and under his captaincy the Blues won served on the NSW Water Polo Inc Board as Chairman and five Australian Championships in a nine-year period from 1966 President and was recognised for his significant contribution to 1975. At the 1967 Championships he scored a record 43 to water Polo awarded life membership of NSW Water Polo Inc goals and was voted into the New South Wales Sporting Hall and Water Polo Australia. of Fame. The legacy David leaves, particularly at Balmain Water Polo He was the Captain/Coach of New South Wales from 1969 to Club is far reaching and will continue for many years to come 1972 and Coach from 1978 to 1980, winning five from seven with his family’s continued involvement and those who have national championships as coach. been touched by David’s contribution. He played for Australia in 176 matches including World David was not only an outstanding sportsman, coach and Championships and Olympic games. Many of these games he Clubman but he was a great family man, and a great friend to was captain. David represented Australia in Water Polo at two us all. Olympic Games; Munich in 1972 and Montreal in 1976. He was Our deepest sympathies extend to David’s family – wife Judy, also a member of the 1968 team that travelled to Mexico, but children Taryn, Gavin, Cara and their families; sister Patricia were excluded from competing. Mayer, nieces Bronwyn and Yvette, and nephew Warwick. In 1981, he coached the Australia Men’s Water Polo team, David’s loss has been felt right across the entire Water Polo and from 1991 until 1994 he coached the Australian Women’s community and our thoughts are with his family, friends and Water Polo team. He was made a Life Member of Water Club mates at this time. Polo Australia in 2009 after serving on the board in various

47 OFFICE BEARERS

HONORARY OFFICERS NATIONAL COACHES PATRON Peter Montgomery AM SENIOR MEN Elvis Fatovic SENIOR WOMEN Greg McFadden BOARD DIRECTORS JUNIOR MEN ‘01 Dmitry Gorshkov Phil Garling (President), David Martin (Secretary), Daniel YOUTH MEN ‘00 Andrew Yanitsas Bartels, Steve Blunt, Jane Moran, YOUTH MEN ‘98 Andrei Kovalenko Kathy Ostin, Phil Scales, Thomas Whalan JUNIOR MEN ‘97 Andrei Kovalenko SUB-COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD JUNIOR WOMEN ‘01 Eddie Denis FINANCE RISK AUDIT Kathy Ostin (Chair), YOUTH WOMEN ‘00 Dusan Damjanovic Lauren Bloom, Nicholas Falzon, Phil Scales YOUTH WOMEN ‘98 Predrag Mihailovic REMUNERATION Phil Garling (Chair), JUNIOR WOMEN ‘97 Aleks Osadchuk David Martin PERSONNEL NOMINATIONS Phil Garling (Chair), Kathy Ostin, James Ceely CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Christian Renford HIGH PERFORMANCE MANAGER Tom Hill ATHLETES’ COMMISSION NATIONAL EVENTS CHAIR Jane Moran & COMPETITIONS MANAGER Noel Harrod COMMISSIONERS Richie Campbell, NATIONAL PARTICIPATION MANAGER Holly Davis Johnno Cotterill (Secretary), Thomas Whalan, Lea Yanitsas NATIONAL PATHWAYS MANAGER Matt Turnbull REFEREES’ COMMISSION FINANCE MANAGER Daniel Griffiths CHAIR Gary Payne (up to Apr 17) OFFICE MANAGER Rebecca Webb Michael Hart (Apr 17 – current) OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Nichole Baxter COMMISSIONERS Daniel Flahive, NATIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER Nicola Johnson (Secretary), Phil Scales - MEN Michael Maclennan - WOMEN Bronwyn Smith STATE DELEGATES PERSONAL EXCELLENCE QUEENSLAND Sharyn Tucker CONSULTANT Troy Baverstock NEW SOUTH WALES Nick Hodgers AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY John Fox VICTORIA John Perrott TASMANIA Colin Thomas SOUTH AUSTRALIA Derek Seret WESTERN AUSTRALIA Tom Hoad

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