2020Annual Report
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Annual 2020 Report Contents From the President 4 From the CEO 6 Board of Directors 8 Volunteers 9 2020 Snapshot 10 Strategic Pillars 11 Strengthen the Game 12 Adelaide Thunderbirds 26 National Success 30 Making Netball A Place Where People Thrive and Grow 36 Stadium 40 Government Investment 42 Strong Voice 46 Financial Stability 48 Financial Report 53 from the president Graeme Gilbert we know how tough it was and President saw how hard our community Netball SA worked to keep our game alive As we reflect on 2020, it is hard not to think of the STRENGTHENING OUR PATHWAY Ironically, the audited financial statements show that we Nolis and I would like to thank Steve for his significant unpredictable impact of COVID-19. Like so many Once again, 2020 demonstrated the success of South have made a profit for the year of $4,102,643. contribution during his time serving on the Board. businesses across the world, the pandemic has touched Australia’s pathways from grassroots to the elite. I was every corner of Netball SA and our wider community. This has occurred as a result of recognising capital grant Once again, our volunteers proved why they are the so proud to see 19 SA athletes named across the three revenue of just over $4.4M for the year. backbone of netball in South Australia and I cannot Although the challenge it presented cannot be Netball Centre of Excellence squads. Another shining understated, there is still plenty to celebrate from 2020. thank them enough to taking their commitment light for 2020 was the success of South Australian The capital grants are from the State Government and to another level this year. A special thank you to A significant amount of work, from within Netball SA and umpire Georgina Sulley-Beales. In her first year as a can only be used for upgrades to the Netball SA Stadium across the South Australian community, has gone into members of the Audit and Risk Committee, Foundation contracted umpire, she became the first SA umpire to at Mile End. Division Committees and Priceline Pharmacy Country laying a strong foundation for our wonderful sport and officiate a Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) Grand Final and its future. There has been a significant spend on stadium Championships Organising Committee and our Council I was so pleased to watch her in action at the match. Delegates, especially in the most challenging of years. Her outstanding performance was acknowledged improvements this year, which included the new A NEW REALITY with the 2020 SSN Umpire of the Year Award. 12-year- changerooms, the re-development and new lighting for To the Netball SA staff and CEO Bronwyn Klei, thank you old Lucas Gulin became the youngest umpire to be the car park, and several upgrades to ensure the building When the pandemic first hit our community back in for all the hard work you have put in to keeping our sport awarded a National B Badge within South Australia. My meets new code requirements. March 2020, it was certainly tough to watch the array of strong this year. I know it has not been easy, but the hard congratulations also extend to Leanne Eichler who was competitions and programs put on hold across South When we spend these grants, we are required to show times have proven just how passionate this organisation awarded her elite coaching accreditation this year. Australia. As the pressure on our community continued these funds as Capital Grant income in our Profit and is about the future of netball. to build, the Netball SA Board made the decision to Loss account, but the expenses do not go to the Profit And finally, to our netball family across the state, thank implement a 50% reduction in fees for the winter season FINANCIAL POSITION and Loss, and instead sit in our Balance Sheet as you for standing by us through one of the toughest years in an effort to help ease some of the financial stress our The Board acknowledged in 2019 that we needed to Leasehold Improvements as an asset. our sport has ever experienced. We know you all felt members, clubs and associations were experiencing. make some changes to our operations, in order to With the support of both the State and Federal the impact of COVID-19, making your commitment to We know how tough it was and saw how hard our preserve our future financial stability. netball even more extraordinary and we cannot thank community worked to keep our game alive as much as Governments, we have managed to trade our way through the COVID-19 crisis for now, and we look forward you enough. I look forward to seeing our game flourish possible and we thank our members for their support These changes were in the process of being further in 2021. and patience as we navigated these unprecedented implemented when COVID-19 struck, and the global to continuing to strengthen our financial position into times. pandemic has certainly presented us with a whole new the future. set of significant challenges. State-wide lockdowns, sports being forced into OUR SUPPORT NETWORK hibernation, the closure of our Stadium, venue density The ability to not only survive but to thrive amidst a and capacity restrictions and reduced participation global pandemic is only possible when you have strong across the State were just a few of the never-ending support behind you and this year highlighted to me issues that we have faced since the outbreak of more than ever how strong our community is. I would Graeme Gilbert COVID-19. like to thank the Netball SA Board for the passion and dedication you all showed in 2020. We welcomed Chris President As a result, the Association recorded an operating loss Wood to the Board in February, taking over from Steve Netball SA for the year of $311,809. 4 // NETBALL SA ANNUAL REPORT 2020 NETBALL SA ANNUAL REPORT 2020 // 5 from the ceo There is no doubt the pandemic Bronwyn Klei Chief Executive Officer presented our game with one Netball SA of its toughest challenges… ever. A YEAR LIKE NO OTHER COMMUNITY NETBALL SUNCORP SUPER NETBALL It has been a year like no other. Despite COVID-19’s best efforts, we were fortunate to see After an extended delay to the season, I was so pleased this year may not have been what we anticipated, but several of our major competitions go ahead, including to see our Adelaide Thunderbirds out on court in 2020. you demonstrated that your commitment to netball As 2020 began, our hearts and minds were focused the Premier League, the Academy Games and the transcends the courts. on the devastating bushfires that hit several South SAASTA Aboriginal Netball Academy. Of course, our athletes entered the Queensland Hub Australian communities over the summer. I was so proud to participate in a season like no other, as mid-week Once again, this year has shone a light on the invaluable to see our South Australian netball community rally I was also very proud to sign the national Declaration of matches were introduced and we saw the two-point role our volunteers play. I would like to thank each together for our Bushfire Relief Fundraiser. Commitment on behalf of Netball SA, acknowledging super shot change the game. and every one of you for not only helping us through a the role we play in increasing the participation rate of challenging year, but for being innovative and adaptable As significant as the bushfires were, I’m sure 2020 will Indigenous athletes in our sport. We were ecstatic to host the only three games to be in the face of adversity. forever be remembered as the year the world was rocked played outside of Queensland. It meant the world to us by the outbreak of COVID-19. At first, the game we love As we look ahead to 2021, we eagerly await to the return to reward our loyal members with the chance to watch I would like to also thank our Board for their hard-work was put on hold and it was hard to see the light at the of competitions that were unfortunately not able to our Thunderbirds live in action. and dedication, our many Netball SA members for end of the tunnel. proceed in 2020. their commitment, the Netball SA staff who have gone A special thank you to the teams, on and off the court, above and beyond to keep our sport strong, and Netball Our days became filled with COVID Management Among them, the National Netball Championships and for their resilience and ability to remain agile through Australia for its support and guidance. Plans and applying for government exemptions as we the One Netball Marie Little Shield – presenting the this rapidly changing season. exhausted every effort to get back on court. There is no chance for SA’s state teams to defend their 2019 titles. In addition, I would like to thank the Office or Recreation, doubt the pandemic presented our game with one of its And finally, a huge thank you to our incredible Sport and Racing and, again, our commercial partners toughest challenges… ever. members. In the face of so much uncertainty, we for sticking with us. were overwhelmed by your pledges of support and Inside Netball SA, it meant making a series of tough unwavering passion across social media. No matter I look forward to continuing to work together with all of decisions including standing down staff, restructuring, where we were, we heard your cheers. you, in what I hope will be a more “normal” year in 2021.