Triathlon Australia Annual Report
2014-2015 CONTENTS
PATRON’S MESSAGE 5 PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS 6 CEO’S MESSAGE 7 ASC’S MESSAGE 11 STRATEGIC OVERVIEW 13 ORGANISATIONAL EXCELLENCE 14 PARTICIPATION 21 MEMBERSHIP 28 EVENTS 34 HIGH PERFORMANCE 46 BRAND 54 AROUND THE NATION HIGHLIGHTS 61 GOVERNANCE 71 HONOUR BOARD 77 Australian Repesentatives 78 Hall of Fame 78 Elite World Champions 79 Award and Recognition 81 2014-2015 National Champions 82 2014 ITU AGE GROUP WORLD 87 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS PARTNERS AND SPONSORS 94 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 95 FINANCIAL REPORT 96
TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA LIMITED
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Photographs used in this report are courtesy of Delly Carr/ ITU Media, Janos M Schmidt/ITU Media, Keith Hedgeland and Megan Pickering.
PATRON’S MESSAGE
I have watched on with Stewart as her successor. I look forward to supporting interest as triathlon has Miles as he guides the organisation through the sport’s progressed in a number of next three year Strategic Plan. areas over the last year.
It is encouraging to see PHIL COLES AM some of the younger athletes beginning to make their mark PATRON in the sport. Brittany Dutton dominated the female triathlon TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA race at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing in August 2014, spearheading the Australian team’s performance with a convincing Gold Medal.
Young Jake Birtwhistle is certainly an athlete to watch in the future. Making the move from Tasmania to the National Performance Centre in Wollongong under FRDFK-DPLH7XUQHUREYLRXVO\SDLGRϑIRUKLPZLWKD silver medal in the ITU Junior World Championships in Edmonton last September. He then stepped into the big league with a silver medal in the 2015 ITU Mooloolaba :RUOG&XSDQGDWRS¿QLVKLQWKH 5HJXODU:RUOG7ULDWKORQ6HULHVWRS¿QLVKHUV$DURQ Royle and Ryan Bailie are also following an upward trajectory of success, which is very encouraging. I congratulate Aaron on securing an automatic Olympic team nomination as the best placed Australian in the Top 10 at the Rio test triathlon event earlier this year. From a participation perspective, the number of clubs taking up the TRYstars junior program bodes well for a strong pipeline of junior members entering the triathlon community. I am particularly pleased that TRYstars is XQLTXHDPRQJVWVLPLODU³¿UVWWRXFK´SURJUDPVRϑHUHGE\ RWKHU1DWLRQDO6SRUWLQJ2UJDQLVDWLRQVLQWKDWLWRϑHUV the opportunity for children to learn and practice all 13 fundamental movement skills outlined in the Australian SULPDU\VFKRROFXUULFXOXP,WDOVRRϑHUVWULDWKORQFOXEVD ready-made program to deliver and attract local kids to their club. I’m sure the development of resources the TRYstars junior program for schools under the Australian Government’s Sporting Schools program will enable an even larger number of children to be exposed to the sport of triathlon in their school environment. I applaud Triathlon Australia for taking the lead on FUHDWLQJDPXFKPRUHXQL¿HGDSSURDFKWRWKHJRYHUQDQFH and management of the sport by actively involving the State and Territory Triathlon Associations in key projects and whole of sport decision making. I heard WKDWWKHDWWHQGDQFHRIQDWLRQDOVWDϑDQG%RDUGPHPEHUV at a recent Sport NSW governance seminar for state sporting organisations provided an excellent example WRRWKHUVSRUWVRIWKHEHQH¿WVRIWKHQDWLRQDODQGVWDWH associations working closely together. In conclusion, I’ll take this opportunity to thank outgoing CEO, Anne Gripper for her leadership of Triathlon $XVWUDOLDRYHUWKHODVW¿YH\HDUVDQGZHOFRPH0LOHV www.triathlon.org.au | 5 PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS I am extremely pleased to This brings me to look ahead to our Annual General address the triathlon community Meeting that will be held alongside the Jackie Fairweather via this Annual Report as Memorial Triathlon in Canberra in November 2015. For President of Triathlon Australia. WKH¿UVWWLPHWKLV\HDUZHKDYHHVWDEOLVKHGD1RPLQDWLRQV Committee to seek Expressions of Interest from the I was appointed in August 2015 broader community for Board Director Positions. This after residing President, David SURFHVVKDVEHHQHVWDEOLVKHGWRIXO¿ODPDQGDWRU\ Ferrier stepped down from the sports governance principle of the ASC. We operate a position in order to focus his competency based Board and this process will ensure that HϑRUWVRQWKHXQL¿FDWLRQSURMHFW we continue to recruit individuals with relevant skills and for the sport. I would like to expertise to the Board. thank David for the excellent leadership and dedication that he One behalf of the Board of Triathlon Australia, I thank Phil has shown to the sport during his Coles AM as Patron and Life Members Dr Jim Hazel, Brian term as President since October Hinton, Ken Bonham and Bill Walker for their ongoing 2012, and look forward to his ongoing contribution to support of triathlon in Australia, and internationally. the sport as an Independent Board Member and project I look forward to seeing you over the 2015-2016 season. leader. I was elected to the Board in 2012, and throughout the 2014-2015 membership season held the position of Vice President. During this time I have had the pleasure BEN HOUSTON of witnessing the association evolve and advance in PRESIDENT numerous ways. The strong foundations of our association TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA allow us to service the members and stakeholders of our sport, and capitalise on the organic growth in popularity and participation of the sport that we have seen in recent years. Anne Gripper has played an instrumental role in building a solid base for Triathlon Australia over her 5 years as CEO and I would like to thank her and wish her success in her future endeavours. One of Anne’s legacy’s to the sport is the new 2015-2018 6WUDWHJLF3ODQ$QQHDQGKHUWHDPRIVWDϑDORQJZLWKRXU STTA’s, the Board and numerous stakeholders have all played a role in formulating the new plan which will guide our sport over the next 3 years. When I read the plan, I am inspired by the many ways that triathlon can assist Australians to lead an active, healthy and enjoyable life. Our new purpose is ‘to enrich the sporting landscape in Australia by issuing a unique challenge that anyone can accept’. This aligns with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) goals for NSO’s, but it also reminds us why triathlon plays such an important role in its unique ability to cater for all ages and abilities, shapes and sizes, backgrounds and diversities. I am thrilled to welcome Miles Stewart into the role of CEO. Miles has been a triathlon World Champion, Board Member, committee member and fan of the sport. Miles will bring a level of passion, enthusiasm and insight that I have no doubt will lead the sport into a successful future as we deliver on the objectives of the new strategic plan. Sadly, I must acknowledge the loss of Jackie Fairweather in November 2014. Jackie played an important role in WKHMXQLRUGHYHORSPHQWSDWKZD\RIRXUVSRUWDVWKH¿UVW U23 coach at the AIS and instigator of the U23 World Championship category and that is something that we can always be thankful for. I personally am honoured to be taking part in the inaugural Jackie Fairweather Memorial Triathlon in November this year to pay my respects to an outstanding athlete, administrator, coach, Board member and ambassador of triathlon. I have no doubt that the triathlon community will support this event and hope to see many of you there in Canberra. Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 CEO’S MESSAGE Passion, performance and 3DUDO\PSLFVLQ:KDWDQDPD]LQJ³IXOOFLUFOH´VWRU\ participation. The three purpose it is that Sydney Olympic silver medal winning Michellie pillars of our new Strategic Plan Jones is now training and competing with visually impaired are what the sport of triathlon is WULDWKOHWH.DWLH.HOO\DVWKH\SUHSDUHWRZLQWKH¿UVWHYHU all about for me. I have had the Paralympic Gold medal in the PT5 class in Rio. pleasure and privilege of leading Triathlon Australia through the 7KHJUDGXDOFRPLQJWRJHWKHURIRXUVSRUWRYHUWKHODVW¿YH ODVW¿YH\HDUV:HDUHDVSRUW years is also a real highlight for me. We operate so much brimming with stories – personal RQD³ZKROHRIVSRUW´EDVLVQRZWKDWLWLVDOPRVWKDUGWR stories of triumph, challenge and UHPHPEHUDGLϑHUHQWZD\RIGRLQJWKLQJV7KH([HFXWLYH disappointment, community stories Directors of our State and Territory Triathlon Associations of belonging, support and pride. And DQGWKHLUVWDϑDUHHPEHGGHGLQWRRXUGDLO\RSHUDWLRQDO so many of our stories contain all life through every project and activity on which we are three elements of passion, performance and participation. working. The STTA Presidents meet together to discuss the governance aspects of a whole of sport approach. As $V,ZULWHP\¿IWKDQG¿QDO&(2UHSRUWWKHGDWHRI ,ZULWHZHDUHMXVWDERXWWRVWDUWD8QL¿FDWLRQ:RUNLQJ 16 September 2015 draws near. I cast my mind back Group to progress three important aspects of the next to two previous 16 Septembers. 15 years ago, on 16 VWDJHRIEHFRPLQJPRUHXQL¿HG±DQHZFRQVWLWXWLRQ September 2000, I was standing in Macquarie Street in and the consultation and communication that goes with Sydney watching Michellie Jones battle it out with Brigitte such a fundamental change in the governance of our 0F0DKRQIURP6ZLW]HUODQGIRUWKH¿UVW*ROGDQG6LOYHU sport. In Australian sport, we have led the way in this Medals of the Sydney Olympic Games. And then 5 years area, and have been recognised by the Australian Sports DJRRQ6HSWHPEHU,ZDVHQMR\LQJP\¿UVWGD\ Commission for our progress so far. in the role as CEO of Triathlon Australia. Five years later and here we are at 16 September 2015, and the time 2YHUWKHODVW¿YH\HDUVRXUDQQXDO&HOHEUDWLRQRI has come for me to move on. I can’t think of a role that Champions Dinners have brought together stories of I would rather have done over that period. But it is now passion, participation and performance, and displayed time for me to do some other things, and it is the right them on stage for everyone to hear and see. The dinners WLPHIRUVRPHRQHZLWKGLϑHUHQWVNLOOVDQGSHUVSHFWLYHV are a wonderful opportunity for us to recognise and to lead the sport through the next exciting period of our FHOHEUDWHWKHVXFFHVVDQGVWRULHVRIVRPDQ\GLϑHUHQW development. individuals and groups within our triathlon community. ,QSUHYLRXV&(2UHSRUWV,KDYHIRFXVVHGRQGLϑHUHQW In November we paused to consider and celebrate the themes. In 2012 I focussed on our 6 Key Result Areas contribution of the wonderful Jackie Fairweather to our of Participation, High Performance, Events, Membership, sport. Even through her tragic death, good things have Brand and Organisation. In 2013 my focus was on our FRPH7KH³SRSXS´5HPHPEHULQJ-DFNLHUXQRUJDQLVHG ¿YHYDOXHVRI+HDOWK(QMR\PHQW%HORQJLQJ$FKLHYHPHQW with Athletics Australia on a beautiful Canberra evening and Respect. In 2014 it was our people who were my after her memorial service has led to the creation of focus – our honorary Board and committee members, the the Jackie Fairweather Memorial Triathlon to be held in VWDϑRIRXUQDWLRQDODQGVWDWHRUJDQLVDWLRQVRXUDWKOHWHV November each year in Canberra. As a sport we will now FRDFKHVDQGWHFKQLFDORϒFLDOV take the front running on contributing to much needed IXQGDPHQWDOUHVHDUFKLQWRWKHHϑHFWVRIHOLWHVSRUWRQ 6RIRUP\¿IWKDQG¿QDOUHSRUWLWVHHPVDSSURSULDWHWR mental health, through the Jackie Fairweather Research share some of my special highlights. Fund. The Fund has recently been established under the auspices of the Australian Sports Foundation which The most recent highlight for me is the development provides it with tax deductibility status. It is now open for of our new Strategic Plan for 2015 – 2018. Since we donations and I urge you to personally support the fund NLFNHGRϑWKHSURFHVVDWRXU1DWLRQDO&RQIHUHQFHLQ and encourage others to do so as well. September 2014, the potential contents of the plan KDVEHHQGLVFXVVHGE\PDQ\GLϑHUHQWJURXSVRIVWDϑ $QG¿QDOO\DELJ7+$1.<28WRWKHPDQ\PDQ\SHRSOH and stakeholders. We invested a lot of time thinking who have contributed their passion, participation and about our purpose. In fact two groups spent a whole SHUIRUPDQFHWRRXUVSRUWRYHUWKHODVW¿YH\HDUV7KH GD\UHÀHFWLQJRQSXUSRVHDQGZKDWRXUVSRUWPHDQVWR volunteer Board and Committee members of our national the community. One of the things that we all agreed on DQGVWDWHERGLHVWKHVWDϑRI7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLDDQGHDFK was the power of stories in our sport. We realised that one of the State and Territory Associations. It has been everyone has a story and everybody likes to hear a story. an honour walking and working alongside you. I wish you The other thing we came to agree on was that we were DOOJUHDWVXFFHVVRYHUWKHQH[W¿YH\HDUSHULRGDQGZLOOEH best symbolised by the starting line – that bike transition watching on with great interest, as the opportunities which area where the sport gathers – athletes, participants, we all know are there and waiting for us are seized and SDUHQWVSDUWQHUVNLGVFRDFKHVDQGWHFKQLFDORϒFLDOV optimised. Another highlight for me is the inspiring manner in See you on a starting line sometime soon. which our sport has embraced paratriathlon. Since the excitement of the IPC announcing that paratriathlon ANNE GRIPPER would make its debut at the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics, CEO we have built a world class group of elite paratriathletes TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA who will represent Australia with absolute class at the www.triathlon.org.au | 7 Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 www.triathlon.org.au | 9 Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 ASC’S MESSAGE The past year has seen considerable success and progress for Australian sport on the world stage, for the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and our elite sport partners and athletes. The Government’s 2014–15 investment of nearly $120 million continues to EHUH¿QHGWRHQVXUHIXQGLQJLVDOLJQHGWRVSRUWVZLWKWKHJUHDWHVWSRWHQWLDOWR contribute to Australia’s Winning Edge 2012–2022 targets and maximise our chances at success. Since Winning Edge was launched, the AIS re-allocated $20 million of high performance funding among sports and boosted direct athlete funding (dAIS) by $3.6 million or 40 per cent. The Sports Tally 2015 — the annual report card for Australian sports — revealed promising signs as we gear up for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, while highlighting some of the challenges presented by our performance at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. In March the Commission launched Play.Sport.Australia. — our plan to help 162VEXLOGSDUWLFLSDWLRQLQVSRUWDQGPDNHVXUHDOO$XVWUDOLDQVHQMR\LWVEHQH¿WV Sports have the opportunity to attract more than 4.5 million Australians into their communities. It’s important that we work together to ensure that more Australians, particularly young Australians, participate in sport more often and that we have strong organisations that deliver the products and opportunities Australians want. Some highlights in 2014-15 included: 3HUVRQDOH[FHOOHQFH²7KHPRVWVLJQL¿FDQWDWKOHWHZHOOEHLQJSURJUDPLQ$,6KLVWRU\LQFRUSRUDWLQJP\$,63OD\ERRN² a new high performance athlete learning and development platform. • AIS Sports Draft — Athletes selected in this fast-tracked development came together at the AIS to share their journeys as they transition to Olympic or Commonwealth Games sports. • AIS Centre for Performance Coaching and Leadership — More than 45 coaches graduated from the centre, providing development and mentoring for our brightest coaches and administrators. As our attention starts to focus on Rio and the major events leading up to the Games, I look forward to the ASC teaming up with your organisation to help put our athletes in the best possible position and enhance our chances of success. MR JOHN WYLIE AM CHAIRMAN BOARD OF THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION www.triathlon.org.au | 11 Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 STRATEGIC OVERVIEW Triathlon Australia’s vision is to be the leading triathlon nation and grow the sport of Triathlon in Australia. In order to reach this vision, we must have a strong understanding of the association’s purpose and objectives and a whole of sport commitment to meeting those objectives. This is best summarized in our mission statement. Triathlon Australia’s mission is to ensure the existence of quality participation opportunities and pathways within the sport of Triathlon in Australia. 7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLDKDVVL[.H\5HVXOW$UHDVWKDWDUHFOHDUO\GH¿QHGE\DQREMHFWLYHNH\GULYHUVNH\VWUDWHJLHVDQGNH\ performance indicators. This report will look at each Key Result Area and the initiatives that have been undertaken over the 2014-2015 season that have helped to achieve KPI’s within that area. KEY RESULT AREAS Organisational Excellence “To build a sustainable and prosperous organisation by enabling innovation, collaboration and excellence in the development RILWVDVVHWV´ Participation ³7RJURZSDUWLFLSDWLRQLQWKHVSRUWRIWULDWKORQE\SURYLGLQJOHDGHUVKLSDQGLQFUHDVHGRSSRUWXQLWLHV´ Membership ³7RJURZPHPEHUVKLSE\LQFUHDVLQJWKHQXPEHURIQHZPHPEHUVDQGUHWDLQLQJH[LVWLQJPHPEHUV´ Events “To ensure that opportunities exist at all levels to compete in events of the highest quality through leadership and FROODERUDWLRQ´ High Performance ³6XVWDLQHGLQWHUQDWLRQDOVXFFHVVWKURXJKWKHSURYLVLRQRIDQHϑHFWLYHDQGHϒFLHQWDWKOHWHDQGFRDFKSDWKZD\´ Brand ³7RGHYHORSWKHEUDQGRI7ULDWKORQVRDVWRLQFUHDVHH[WHUQDOLQYHVWPHQWLQWKHVSRUW´ CORE BRAND VALUES 7KH¿YHFRUHEUDQGYDOXHVRI7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLDDUHHPEHGGHGLQWRHYHU\WKLQJWKDWZHGR7KH\DFWDVJXLGLQJSULQFLSOHV for every decision, action and initiative, helping us to achieve our goals. HEALTH ENJOYMENT ACHIEVEMENT BELONGING RESPECT www.triathlon.org.au | 13 Organisational Excellence Key Objective “To build a sustainable and prosperous organisation by enabling innovation, collaboration and excellence in WKHGHYHORSPHQWRILWVDVVHWV´ A WHOLE OF SPORT APPROACH 7KH$VVRFLDWLRQFRQWLQXHVWRPDNHVWHDG\SURJUHVVRQWKHDLPRIEHLQJDFRPSOHWHO\XQL¿HGVSRUW,WUHPDLQV FRPPLWWHGWRLQFUHDVLQJRUJDQLVDWLRQDOHϒFLHQF\DQGHQKDQFLQJPHPEHUVHUYLFHVE\FRQWLQXLQJWRHYROYHWKHQDWLRQDO operating model. 7KH³ZKROHRIVSRUW´FRQFHSWRIQDWLRQDOFRRUGLQDWLRQVXSSRUWHGE\ORFDOGHOLYHU\ZDVIXUWKHUUHLQIRUFHGGXULQJWKH \HDUZLWKVHYHUDOFRPELQHGSURMHFWVVKDUHGE\QDWLRQDODQGVWDWHVWDϑPHPEHUV6LQFHEHJLQQLQJWKHMRXUQH\WRZDUGV XQL¿FDWLRQLQ)HEUXDU\D³ERWWRPXS´DSSURDFKKDVEHHQWDNHQIRFXVVLQJRQWKHRSHUDWLRQDODVSHFWVDQG GHPRQVWUDWLQJEHKDYLRXUVZKLFKHQDEOHWKHVSRUWWRÀRXULVKWKRXJKEHWWHUGHOLYHU\RIVHUYLFHVWRPHPEHUVDQGWKH community. Through this approach, the Association has: • standardised our membership arrangements and worked with partners ActiveNetwork on building a new membership database; • HVWDEOLVKHGDQGUH¿QHGD³ZKROHRIVSRUW´EXGJHWDQG¿QDQFLDOPRGHOZKLFKKDVDFKLHYHGPXFKJUHDWHUFRQVLVWHQF\ DQG¿QDQFLDOVWDEOLOLW\DFURVVWKHQDWLRQDODQGVWDWHDVVRFLDWLRQV • PRYHGRSHUDWLRQVWRFRQVLVWHQW,7V\VWHPVLQFOXGLQJ2ϒFHDQG;HUR$FFRXQWLQJSODWIRUPV • FRQVLGHUHGWKHPRVWHϑHFWLYHVWDϒQJVWUXFWXUHDQGDUUDQJHPHQWVIRUDXQL¿HGRUJDQLVDWLRQ ,QSDUDOOHOWKH677$3UHVLGHQWVKDYHFRQWLQXHGWRSURJUHVVWKLQNLQJRQWKHJRYHUQDQFHDVSHFWVRIDPRUHXQL¿HG sport. Various models were discussed at a meeting on the Gold Coast in April 2015 which will be explored further by a 8QL¿FDWLRQ:RUNLQJ3DUW\ZLWKWKHDLPRISUHVHQWLQJDUHYLVHG&RQVWLWXWLRQWRWKHPHPEHUVGXULQJ In September this year, the Australian Sports Commission released a Discussion Paper titled Governance Reform in Sport. As part of the discussion points on NSO Governance Models the paper featured Triathlon Australia as an organisation which had successfully focussed on national behaviours: This structure has been implemented by Triathlon Australia (TA) where stakeholders are genuinely committed to an improved organization and there is strong alignment across all layers of the sport. The organization demonstrates behaviours such as trust, transparency, integrity, collaboration and recognition. Some of the results from the alignment at TA include: a collective targeted investment approach, shared services, one strategic plan for the sport; a more agile organization and a collaborative approach to budgeting where funding is allocated on merit to projects aligned with the highest whole of sport priorities. NEW STRATEGIC PLAN During the year, a new Strategic Plan for 2015-2018 was brought to life with the input from a wide cross-section of WULDWKORQDQGFRPPXQLW\VWDNHKROGHUV,W¶VGHYHORSPHQWZDVFRPPHQFHGZLWKWKH³2YHUWKH+RUL]RQ«WKHQH[W¿YH \HDUV´1DWLRQDO&RQIHUHQFHLQ6HSWHPEHUDWWKH,0$;WKHDWUHLQ6\GQH\7KHFRQIHUHQFHZDVDWWHQGHGE\DOOWKH key stakeholders in our sport including clubs, event organisers, age group athletes, elite athletes, volunteers, technical RϒFLDOVQDWLRQDODQGVWDWHVWDϑERDUGPHPEHUVWKH$XVWUDOLDQ6SRUWV&RPPLVVLRQDQGNH\SDUWQHUV7KHFRQIHUHQFH was facilitated by Matt Jones from Better Happy and included inspirational presentations from various keynote speakers from other progressive sporting associations and relevant industries. Each speaker session was followed by group work sessions designed to articulate ideas about where the sport could head and what it could achieve. In the 9 months following the conference there were further focus group meetings that took those ideas, found the consensus within them and developed them into a cohesive strategic plan that can help guide the sport over the next 5 \HDUV7KHVWUDWHJLFSODQLVDUROOLQJSODQWKDWZLOOEHXSGDWHGRQDQDQQXDOEDVLVZLWKDVLJQL¿FDQWUHYLHZHYHU\\HDUV The Strategy is based on three purpose pillars of: • Passion • Participation • Purpose Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 It is supported by six values which guide stakeholders in the governance, management of and participation in the sport: Health Enjoyment Belonging Achievement Courage Respect The value of ‘courage’ was added as a statement not only relevant for those choosing to begin their triathlon journey, but also in recognition of the need to make bold decisions in governing the sport. The Starting Line has been adopted as the symbol, representing the unique challenge of getting to the starting line and as the place where the sport congregates as one group. The strategy articulates clear purpose for the sport: 7RHQULFKWKHVSRUWLQJODQGVFDSHLQ$XVWUDOLDE\RϑHULQJDXQLTXHFKDOOHQJHZKLFKDQ\RQHFDQDFFHSW And our purpose as custodians of the sport is to: Grow, strengthen and connect every triathlon starting line in Australia. We thank the many members of the triathlon community who have contributed their thoughts and passion into making our next Strategic Plan a great vehicle to guide us through the next period of our development. MANDATORY SPORTS GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES In 2013, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) released a set of Mandatory Sports Governance Principles which built on previous good practice governance principles. The ASC invested in developing the principles on the basis that in their view: ³*RYHUQDQFHVWUXFWXUHVVLJQL¿FDQWO\DϑHFWWKHSHUIRUPDQFHRIVSRUWLQJRUJDQLVDWLRQV,QHϑHFWLYHJRYHUQDQFHSUDFWLFHV QRWRQO\LPSDFWRQWKHVSRUWEXWDOVRXQGHUPLQHFRQ¿GHQFHLQWKH$XVWUDOLDQVSRUWVLQGXVWU\DVDZKROH´ Initially the 7 sports which received the highest funding from the ASC were required to comply with the Mandatory Sports Governance Principles. In 2014 – 2015, this requirement was extended to the next group of funded sports ZKLFKLQFOXGHGWULDWKORQ'XULQJWKH\HDUWKH%RDUGDQGVHQLRUVWDϑPHPEHUVZRUNHGWKURXJKDSURFHVVRIEHFRPLQJ DOLJQHGZLWKWKHJRYHUQDQFHSULQFLSOHV:KLOHDOUHDG\FRPSOLDQWZLWKVRPHRIWKH³KDUG´SULQFLSOHVVXFKDVDXQL¿HG sport and integrity measures, examples of some of the other elements focussed on during the year were: • The establishment of an independent Finance, Audit and Financial Risk committee with a structured work plan for the year; • The establishment of an independent Nominations Committee chaired by governance expert Jodie Willmer; Applications for Board Directors were sought from a broad range of community groups; • The development of a Board Competency Policy and Matrix; • A Board evaluation process; • 1HZSROLFLHVDQGGHFODUDWLRQVLQUHODWLRQWRFRQÀLFWRILQWHUHVWDQGFRQ¿GHQWLDOLW\Z www.triathlon.org.au | 15 FINANCIAL SUMMARY The 2014-2015 Financial Statements are included at the end of this annual report and are summarised as follows: 2014-2015 7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLDUHFRUGHGDGH¿FLWRI IRUWKH\HDUZKLFKZDVEHWWHUWKDQEXGJHW The Financial Statements contain a segment report (Note 15) showing a further breakdown of the result into the 4 key areas of Support & Administration, Participation, High Performance and Events. The level of reserves as at 30 June 2015 was $788,337. The short term target is to increase these reserves to $1m and in the longer term achieve a level that is the equivalent of 1 year’s operating expenditure. As at 30 June 2015 the reserves were equivalent to 0.49 year’s operating expenditure. Healthy reserves are important to Triathlon Australia as WKH\XQGHUSLQWKHRUJDQLVDWLRQV¿QDQFLDOYLDELOLW\DQGSURYLGHFDSDFLW\WRDGGUHVVHPHUJLQJLVVXHVDQGRSSRUWXQLWLHV 7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLDPDLQWDLQHGDKHDOWK\FDVKÀRZGXULQJWKH\HDUZLWKFDVKDWEDQNDYHUDJLQJPDFURVVWKH\HDU With annual membership funds received at the start of each year, government grants received in advance every 6 PRQWKVDQGQRVLJQL¿FDQW¿QDQFLDOULVNVLWLVDQWLFLSDWHGWKDWFDVKÀRZZLOOUHPDLQVWURQJIRUWKHIRUHVHHDEOHIXWXUH The Finance Committee was re-constituted with new independent committee members and renamed the Finance, Audit and Financial Risk committee and new more comprehensive Terms of Reference were developed. The committee is a VXEFRPPLWWHHRIWKHERDUGDQGDVVLVWVWKHERDUGWRIXO¿OLWVGXWLHVDQGUHVSRQVLELOLWLHV 7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLDDQGLW¶V6WDWHDQG7HUULWRU\DVVRFLDWLRQVFRQWLQXHWRUHDOLVHWKHEHQH¿WVRISODQQLQJDQGEXGJHWLQJ together as one organisation and have been on a common accounting and reporting platform for 2 years. This approach FRQWLQXHVWRLPSURYHWKH¿QDQFLDOVWDELOLW\RIDOO DVVRFLDWLRQVHQVXULQJWKDWWKHKLJKHVWSULRULW\LQLWLDWLYHVDUH addressed and implemented in a cohesive and coordinated way. $OO DVVRFLDWLRQVDUH¿QDQFLDOO\VWDEOHDQGZLWKDOODVVRFLDWLRQVKDYLQJSRVLWLYHUHVHUYHV2YHUDOOZKROHRIVSRUWVXUSOXV for 2014-15 was $24,000 bringing reserves to $1,770,000 which equates to roughly half a year’s operating costs. 7KHZKROHRIVSRUW¿QDQFLDOVXPPDU\IRULVDVIROORZV 2014-2015 Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS Triathlon Australia and the 8 STTA’s continue to work closely together to improve and standardise operations and as a group completed various projects during the year. The 9 associations completed the transformation of information and communications technology during the year with the highlight being implementation of Skype for Business. The only remaining part of the project is to migrate the remaining documents into the common cloud based Sharepoint storage platform providing better data security, back-up functionality, mobility and increased collaboration across associations. The implementation of the new online race sanctioning and reporting system was successfully completed during the \HDUPDNLQJLWHDVLHUIRUHYHQWRUJDQLVHUVFOXEVVDQFWLRQLQJRϒFHUVDQGVWDϑWRVDQFWLRQUDFHV7KHV\VWHPKDVDOVR helped improve compliance and the collection of Sanctioning fees, One Day memberships and technical service fees. 7KHLPSOHPHQWDWLRQRIDQHZPHPEHUVKLSGDWDEDVHZDVFRPSOHWHGGXULQJWKH\HDUDQGKDVGHOLYHUHGWKHNH\EHQH¿WV VRXJKW7KHVHLQFOXGHGWKHDXWRYHUL¿FDWLRQRIPHPEHUVKLSGXULQJHYHQWUHJLVWUDWLRQDQDXWRUHQHZDORSWLRQPDNLQJ it easier for members to renew, the payment of both club and association fees in one transaction and deposit of membership funds directly into club bank accounts, removing a fortnightly reconciliation accounting task. Remaining teething problems are being addressed and the working group continue to work with the system provider Active Network to improve the customer experience, the reporting capability and to deliver further product enhancements over the next 9 months. 7KHVHLPSURYHPHQWVDUHGHVLJQHGWRLPSURYHWKHHϒFLHQF\DQGHϑHFWLYHQHVVRIWKH DVVRFLDWLRQVDQGXOWLPDWHO\KHOS improve services to members and participants in the sport. www.triathlon.org.au | 17 Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 Key Performance Indicators: Organisational Excellence Variance from budget Target: <5% variance Operating Surplus Actual Budget Variance % Variance 2010-2011 391,321 99,315 292,006 294% 2011-2012 260,996 232,523 28,473 12% 2012-2013 138,137 229,578 -91,441 -40% 2013-2014 46,739 122,282 -75,543 -62% 2014-2015 -24,271 -43,554 19,283 -44% Achieved: -44% Increase in reserve 7DUJHW XQWLODUHVHUYHRI\HDUV¿[HGRSHUDWLQJFRVWVLVDFKLHYHG Year Opening reserve Closing reserve Variance % Variance 2010-2011 55,826 447,147 391,321 701% 2011-2012 447,147 708,144 260,997 58% 2012-2013 708,144 846,281 138,137 20% 2013-2014 761,281 808,020 46,739 6% 2014-2015 808,020 783,748 -24,272 -3% Achieved: -3% Planned deliverables achieved Target: 90% The 2014-2015 Triathlon Australia Operational Plan listed 109 deliverables. Using a points system of 2 for fully delivered, 1 for partially delivered, and 0 for not delivered, a score of 182 points out of a possible 218 points was achieved. Once again, as in the previous membership year, the plan was unashamedly ambitious resulting in 26 GHOLYHUDEOHVEHLQJSURJUHVVHGEXWQRW¿QDOLVHGZLWKLQWKH\HDU Achieved: 83% Compliance Target: 100% Triathlon Australia has 20 compliance requirements to the ASC, AIS, ATO and ASIC. Using a points system of 2 for achieved on time and 1 for achieved late, a score of 37 points out of a possible 40 points was achieved. This represents 93%. Achieved: 93% 6WDϑ5HWHQWLRQ Target: 94% 7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLDHPSOR\HGVWDϑZLWKRQO\RQHUHVLJQDWLRQRYHUWKH\HDUUHVXOWLQJLQD UHWHQWLRQUDWH Achieved: 94% www.triathlon.org.au | 19 Participation Key Objective ³7RJURZSDUWLFLSDWLRQLQWKHVSRUWRIWULDWKORQE\SURYLGLQJOHDGHUVKLSDQGLQFUHDVHGRSSRUWXQLWLHV´ NATIONAL JUNIOR SUPPORT FRAMEWORK 7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLDKDVGHYHORSHGDFRQWHPSRUDU\-XQLRU7ULDWKORQ6XSSRUW)UDPHZRUN -76) ZKLFKLGHQWL¿HVNH\ themes that need to be incorporated during the design phase of participation programs. The Framework enables the understanding of the technical, competition, physical, psychological, social characteristics and development needs of participants in each stage of junior development. In addition it provides understanding of the participation motivators DQGGULYHUVRIMXQLRUVDWGLϑHUHQWVWDJHVRIGHYHORSPHQW This approach ensure all junior participation programs designed within this framework are well resourced, understood, sustainable and built on a progressive skill development basis. SPORTING SCHOOLS PROGRAM Triathlon Australia along with 31 other National Sporting Organisations were invited by the Australian Sports Commission to participate in the newly created Sporting Schools Program aimed at primary school students. In collaboration with the STTA’s and consultant Mike McLaughlin, Triathlon Australia developed a triathlon solution for Sporting Schools. 7KHSURJUDPDLPHGDWJUDGHVLVÀH[LEOHLQLWVGHVLJQWRHQVXUHWKHSURGXFWFDQEHGHOLYHUHGLQPRVWVFKRRO HQYLURQPHQWVDQGZLOOIRFXVRQDWULDWKORQ³WDVWHU´H[SHULHQFH7KHSURJUDPZLOOEHLPSOHPHQWHGDVDSLORWGXULQJWHUP 4 2015, with full implementation during term 1 2016. The schools program is built on a nationally driven and locally delivered approach. This is an exciting initiative for Triathlon Australia to be part of, as it has been some time since having the strategic opportunity to engage with the school sector on a coordinated basis. TRYSTARS 7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLD¶V³¿UVWWRXFK´QDWLRQDOO\DFFUHGLWHGSURJUDP75 IRONMAN AGE GROUP TEAM 7KLV\HDUVDZIRUWKH¿UVWWLPHDSDUWQHUVKLSGHOLYHU\RI7HDP$XVWUDOLDQZLWK,5210$1$VLD3DFL¿FIRUERWKWKH DQGWKH,5210$1:RUOG&KDPSLRQVKLSV7HDP$XVWUDOLDSURYLGHGDQRSSRUWXQLW\IRUDWKOHWHVZKRTXDOL¿HGIRUERWK events to be part of team activities, including a team breakfast, team training opportunities, access to Team Australia information hub and a team t-shirt for the parade of nations. Triathlon Australia recognised the value in delivering team services to IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 athletes similar to WKRVHRϑHUHGWR,78$JH*URXSFDPSDLJQDWKOHWHV7HDP$XVWUDOLDZDVZHOOUHFHLYHGE\DWKOHWHVDQGDVDUHVXOWRIWKLV SRVLWLYHUHVSRQVHWKHFRQFHSWZLWKHYHQPRUHWHDPLQWHUDFWLRQVRSSRUWXQLWLHVLVSODQQHGIRUWKHQH[W¿QDQFLDO\HDU www.triathlon.org.au | 21 WHOLE OF SPORT COACH DEVELOPMENT The Triathlon Australia Coaching Blueprint The Triathlon Australia Coaching Blueprint was developed in consultation with Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Institute of Sport and the Triathlon Australia National Leadership Team. It’s purpose is to articulate a national approach to coaching and the strategy and vision to support the development of triathlon coaches across the country. A QDWLRQDOO\FRRUGLQDWHGDSSURDFKLVUHTXLUHGWRHϑHFWLYHO\UHEXLOGWKHIRXQGDWLRQVDQGUHVWRUHFUHGLELOLW\LQWKHWULDWKORQ coaching system. The Triathlon Australia Coaching Blueprint will be used as a reference point for all triathlon coach development strategies and provides a guide to support Triathlon Australia in embedding high quality coaching at all levels of the triathlon pathway throughout Australia. The vision of The Triathlon Australia Coaching Blueprint has generated the following projects: National Coach Accreditation Scheme [NCAS] During the year Triathlon Australia continued to grow the number of coaches under Triathlon Australia’s Coach Accreditation Program. At the heart of this program is Triathlon Australia’s involvement in the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) of the Australian Sports Commission. A priority for 2014-2015 was the continued review, development and management of the Triathlon Australia Coaching Accreditation Program. $VDVLJQL¿FDQWSDUWRIWKLVRQJRLQJLPSURYHPHQW7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLD&RDFK'HYHORSPHQWKDVEHHQZRUNLQJFORVHO\ZLWK the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) regarding the proposed changes to the requirements for registering with the National Coach Accreditation Scheme [NCAS]. The new guidelines require the registration of the following documents with the ASC: • National Coach Development Framework • Curriculum for all Accredited Coach Training Programs 7KHVHQHZUHTXLUHPHQWVDUHLGHQWL¿HGDQGVWUDWHJLFDOO\DOLJQHGZLWKLQ7KH7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLD&RDFKLQJ%OXHSULQW A comprehensive review of triathlon programs under the NCAS will be conducted in 2015-2016 resulting in the development of a new coach education framework. 7ULDWKORQZDVVHOHFWHGDVD³&DVH6WXG\´VSRUWWRSURYLGHLQVLJKWVLQWRKRZWKH1DWLRQDO6SRUWV2UJDQLVDWLRQVDUH evolving their National Coach Accreditation Scheme. Triathlon Australia was featured in a series of nationally delivered workforce development workshops facilitated by the ASC with the aim to: • &RPPXQLFDWHWKHFKDQJHVWRWKH1DWLRQDO&RDFKLQJDQG2ϒFLDWLQJ$FFUHGLWDWLRQ6FKHPHV 1&$612$6 • Assist National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) in the design, development and implementation of training IUDPHZRUNVDQGSURJUDPVIRUFRDFKHVDQGRϒFLDOVLQWKHLUVSRUW • Facilitate the sharing of insights from NSOs via case studies and provide an opportunity for collaboration between sports and key stakeholders. Performance Triathlon Coach Course | AIS May 2015 The Performance Coach Training Program was conducted by Triathlon Australia at the Australian Institute of Sport from 17-23 May 2015. After a competitive nomination process 30 performance focused coaches were selected to take part in the program. The last performance course was delivered in 2013, so this represented a major milestone for the coach HGXFDWLRQSDWKZD\RϑHULQJDEHVSRNHGHYHORSPHQWRSSRUWXQLW\IRUH[SHULHQFHGFRDFKHVSURJUHVVLQJWRZDUGVQDWLRQDO and international level competition. Participants experienced 7 days of intensive learning via theory and practical education from a number of World Class presenters including Tracey Menzies, Dick Telford and discipline experts from the AIS. Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 TEAM AUSTRALIA: 2014 AGE GROUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CAMPAIGNS This year continued to see outstanding results from Australian age group athletes at a number of International Triathlon Union and IRONMAN World Championship campaigns. The table below summarises the Australian age group team campaigns and results: Event No. of Australian Gold Silver Bronze Medal Athletes Total International Triathlon Union World Duathlon 34 1 3 1 5 Championships - Spain International Triathlon Union World Cross Triathlon 12 0 0 0 0 Championships - Germany International Triathlon Union World Standard 277 5 6 11 22 Distance Triathlon, Sprint Distance Triathlon and Aquathlon Championships - Canada International Triathlon Union World Long Distance 41 7 5 4 16 Triathlon Championships - Weihai IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship - Canada 197 3 3 0 6 IRONMAN World Championship - USA 287 3 4 4 11 Special congratulations must go to our 2014 Age Group World Champions including: Michellie Jones Female 45 to 49 sprint distance triathlon World Champion Jennifer Dowie Female 55 to 59 sprint distance duathlon World Champion Jane Mountford Female 65 to 69 sprint distance triathlon World Champion Elliot Brown Male 20 to 24 sprint distance triathlon World Champion Debra Kemp Female 55 to 59 standard distance duathlon World Champion Cheryl Ogden Female 60 to 64 Long distance World Champion Kate Strong Female 30 to 34 Long distance World Champion Marion Hermitage Female 50 to 54 Long distance World Champion Ryan Waddington Male 20 to 24 Long distance World Champion Craig Davis Male 25 to 29 Long distance World Champion Shane Gibbs Male 30 to 34 Long distance World Champion Michael Ryle Male 55 to 59 Long Distance World Champion Debbie Wendt Female Open paratriathlon PT3 World Champion Casey Hyde Female Open paratriathlon PT5 World Champion Mark Urquhart Male Open paratriathlon PT1 World Champion Jessica Mitchell Female 25 to 29 70.3 World Champion Caroline Anderson Female 50 to 54 70.3 World Champion Julie Kerr Female 60 to 64 Ironman World Champion Levi Maxwell Male 25 to 29 Ironman World Champion Kevin Fergusson Male 55 to 59 Ironman World Champion Special commendation to Ken Murley in the men’s 70 to 74 age category. Ken was crowned the 2014 Sprint distance triathlon World Champion, 2014 Standard distance triathlon world champion and the 70.3 triathlon World Champion. Thanks to the Age Group committee led by Chairman Dr Michael Maroney for their work in guiding the vision of the age group campaigns. www.triathlon.org.au | 23 Key Performance Indicators: Participation 3DUWLFLSDWLRQ¿JXUH 3DUWLFLSDWLRQGDWDKDVEHHQPHDVXUHGEDVHGRQHYHQWHQWU\¿JXUHVFROOHFWHGDVSDUWRIWKH7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLDHYHQW sanctioning process for all santioned events in Australia. Year (YHQWHQWU\¿JXUH 2014-2015 154,467 Increase of participants in junior programs Target: 3% 3DUWLFLSDQW¿JXUHV 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 TA TRYstars program 510 450 481 Active After-Schools Communities program 2,693 2,284 2,125 STTA Junior development programs ACT 40 18 9 NSW 40 180 140 NT 25 25 175 QLD 58 1,010 579 SA 19 22 35 TAS 30 32 22 VIC 41 166 115 WA 500 485 6,100* Total 3,956 4,672 9,781 % Increase 18% 109% Achieved: 109% * Triathlon WA received funding to pilot engagement with schools. This program was fully implrmented during this period which resulted in the high engagement level with schools in WA through one day junior development programs. Medals at ITU Age Group World Championships Discipline Gold Silver Bronze Total Sprint Distance 4 2 5 11 Standard Distance 1 2 2 5 Long Distance 7 5 4 16 Duathlon 1 3 1 5 Aquathlon 0 2 4 6 Cross Triathlon 0 0 0 0 Total 13 14 16 43 Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 Number of active accredited coaches as a % of membership Target: 2% Year Number of coaches Membership % of membership 2012-2013 401 14,152 2.8% 2013-2014 455 20,554 2.2% 2014-2015 545 21,445 2.5% Achieved: 2.5% Increase in number of accredited coaches Target: 3% Year Number of coaches % increase 2012-2013 401 2013-2014 455 13.5% 2014-2015 545 19.8% Achieved: 19.8% Program participant satisfaction rating Target: 80% satisfaction A survey of members, one day members and lapsed members was conducted at the close of the 2013-2014 season to assess participation satisfaction ratings. Individuals were asked to state whether they had participated in a state or nationally delivered program over the previous 12 months and to rate their satisfaction with that program. Satisfaction with Delivery The results show that all of the participation (Top 2: Satisfied/Extremely Satisfied) programs received a satisfaction rating of 2014 2013 over 80%. Satisfaction rates with every program had Technical official accreditation 96% course increased, with the exception of one (skill 86% development) which had remained the same. 95% Training program 90% 93% Seminar or educational session 90% 88% Skills development program 88% 82% Coaching accreditation course 77% Data from 2013-2014 membership survey 0% 50% 100% www.triathlon.org.au | 25 Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 www.triathlon.org.au | 27 Membership Key Objective ³7RJURZPHPEHUVKLSE\LQFUHDVLQJWKHQXPEHURIQHZPHPEHUVDQGUHWDLQLQJH[LVWLQJPHPEHUV´ MEMBERSHIP GROWTH The 2014-2015 season saw a 4% growth in membership, closing the year with 21,445 individual members - 95% of the EXGJHWHGDQQXDOPHPEHUVKLS¿JXUH7KLVIROORZVSUHYLRXV\HDUPHPEHUVKLSJURZWKUDWHVRI (2012-2013) and 21% (2011-2012). Following the introduction of 100% membership models into New South Wales and Queensland in the 2013-2014 season, the same model was introduced into the ACT, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria during this season. Western Australia and the Northern Territory already operate under the same membership model meaning that there is now complete consistency around the country in membership categories and models. As predicted due to the introduction of 100% membership, four STTA’s experienced a year on year growth, the most VLJQL¿FDQWUHSRUWHGLQ9LFWRULD The graph below shows the membership trends by STTA over the previous 4 years. 0HPEHUVKLS¿JXUHVE\6WDWHDQG7HUULWRU\ Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 2014-2015 as % of 2013-2014 ii) The ACT led the way in overall year on year increase of membership at 163%, followed by Tasmania at 140%. Three STTA’s: NSW, the NT and WA failed to exceed the previous years membership. Members per million of population i) The ACT led the way in the number of members per million of population. % Full year budget iii) Only three STTAs exceeded their budgeted membership numbers; ACT, SA and TAS. www.triathlon.org.au | 29 Key Performance Indicators: Membership Membership growth rate Target: 5% Year National Annual Membership % growth 2010-2011 9,755 2011-2012 11,865 21% 2012-2013 14,152 19% 2013-2014 20,554 45% 2014-2015 21,445 4% Achieved: 4% Membership retention rate Target: 70% 2011-2012 - 78% achieved 2012-2013 - 73% achieved 2013-2014 - 76% achieved Data for 2014-215 was not available at time of collection. Membership Diversity Female v Male ratio TOTAL Membership - 38% female membership, 62% male 727$/7HFKQLFDO2ϒFLDOVIHPDOHPDOH • /RFDO7HFKQLFDO2ϒFLDOVIHPDOHPDOH • 5HJLRQDO7HFKQLFDO2ϒFLDOVIHPDOHPDOH • $XVWUDOLDQ7HFKQLFDO2ϒFLDOVIHPDOHPDOH TOTAL Coaches - 32% female, 68% male • Volunteer Coach - 44% female, 66% male • Professional Coach - 30% female, 70% male Family membership Approximately 1,828 individuals joined over the season as a group membership, representing approximately 350 families. A family for the purpose of the membership system is recorded as four or more individuals, with a maximum of two adults. This indicates that families make up 8.5% of membership. Junior membership 18% of members are under the age of 19 and classed as a Junior membership Indigenous or culturally and linguistically diverse 2.3% of members identify as Indigenous or culturally and linguistically diverse Disability membership 0.8% of members identify as having a disability Club v’s Non-Club membership RIDOOPHPEHUVFKRRVHWRMRLQDQDϒOLDWHGWULDWKORQFOXEZKHQMRLQLQJWKHDVVRFLDWLRQ RIDOOPHPEHUVFKRRVHDPHPEHUVKLSFDWHJRU\WKDWLVQRWOLQNHGWRDQDϒOLDWHGWULDWKORQFOXE www.triathlon.org.au | 31 Events Key Objective “To ensure that opportunities exist at all levels to compete in events of the highest quality through OHDGHUVKLSDQGFROODERUDWLRQ´ 2014-2015 NATIONAL CALENDAR (DFK\HDU7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLDRϑHUVDOOHYHQWRUJDQLVHUVWKHRSSRUWXQLW\WRKRVWD1DWLRQDO&DOHQGDUHYHQWWKURXJKDQ expression of interest process. This process aims to ensure that events designated as part of the National Calendar meet the following criteria: • Provide consistent and high quality athlete experience for members. • Deliver and continually strive for organisational excellence. • 6KRZFDVHVRPHRIWKHEHVWWULDWKORQHYHQWV$XVWUDOLDKDVWRRϑHUDQGDUHSUHVHQWHGDQGSURPRWHGLQDZD\ZKLFK provides value to event organisers. • 5HÀHFW7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLD¶VYDOXHVRIUHVSHFWKHDOWKHQMR\PHQWEHORQJLQJDFKLHYHPHQWDQGFRXUDJH The National Calendar incorporates both National Championship and National Qualifying events, providing an RSSRUWXQLW\IRUDOO¿QDQFLDODQQXDOPHPEHUVWREHFRPH1DWLRQDO&KDPSLRQVLQWKHLUDJHJURXSZKLOVWHDUQLQJSRLQWVWR gain selection onto the Australian Age Group World Championship Team across all disciplines including Sprint, Standard, Long Course, Aquathlon, Duathlon, Cross Triathlon and Paratriathlon. The 2014/2015 National Calendar was announced to members in July 2014 and consisted of the following: • 14 National Championship races across age group, elite, ITU Youth and ITU Junior categories • 43 National Qualifying races spread across all disciplines (7 of which incorporated a National Championship event • The SCODY Australian Junior Triathlon Series, consisting of a 3 races incorporating the Australian Junior Triathlon Championships • The Australian Youth Triathlon Championships hosted for the third consecutive year on the Sunshine Coast National Championship Events The following events were selected to host age group and elite National Championship allowing athletes to compete for the National title in each age group category across all disciplines: Elite and Under 23 National Championship Events Discipline Event Host Event Organiser State Duathlon Adelaide Duathlon Pro Results SA 19 October 2014 Cross Triathlon Tre-X Bendigo In2Adventure VIC 13-14 December 2014 Long Distance Ironman Geelong 70.3 ,5210$1$VLD3DFL¿F VIC 8 February 2015 Standard Distance Devonport Triathlon Cradle Coast Sports TAS 21 February 2015 and Events Sprint Distance Tri the Gong Tri Festival Elite Energy NSW 07-08 March 2015 ITU Junior & ITU Youth National Championship Events Discipline Event Host Event Organiser State ITU Junior Devonport Triathlon Cradle Coast Sports TAS 21 February 2015 and Events ITU Youth Australia Youth Triathlon Triathlon Queensland QLD Championships 12-13 March 2015 Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 Age Group National Championship Events Discipline Event Host Event Organiser Duathlon Adelaide Duathlon Pro Results SA 19 October 2014 Cross Triathlon Tre-X Bendigo In2Adventure VIC 13-14 December 2014 Long Distance Ironman Geelong 70.3 ,5210$1$VLD3DFL¿F VIC 8 February 2015 Sprint Distance Gatorade Race 3, Elwood SuperSprint VIC 15 February 2015 Aquathlon Queensland Aquathlon Triathlon Queensland QLD 22 February 2015 Standard Distance Tri the Gong Tri Festival Elite Energy 7-8 March 2015 Paratriathlon Queensland Sprint Triathlon Triathlon Queensland QLD 29 March 2015 SCODY Australian Junior Triathlon Series The SCODY Australian Junior Triathlon Series consisted of a three races series culminating with the Australian Junior Triathlon Championships hosted at the Devonport Triathlon. Race Event Organiser State Race 1: SuperSprint Race Weekend Triathlon Queensland QLD 12-14 December 2014 Race 2: OTU Penrith Junior Triathlon Triathlon New South Wales NSW Oceania Championships Race 3: Devonport Triathlon Cradle Coast Sports & Events TAS 21 February 2015 National Qualifying races Eight qualifying races were chosen for sprint, standard and long distance disciplines with a selection race in each state or territory. This provided the best opportunity for age group athletes across Australia to accumulate points for selection onto the World Championship Australian Age Group Team. The representation of Cross Triathlon on the National Calendar continues to grow with events hosted in VIC, NSW and 7$67KH7UH;&URVV7ULDWKORQ/DNH&UDFNHQEDFNKRVWHGWKH¿UVWFURVVWULDWKORQDJHJURXS1DWLRQDO&KDPSLRQVKLS and qualifying race in the 2013/2014 season. This season saw the event host the OTU Oceania Cross Triathlon Championships with 90 age group athletes and 30 elite athletes all vying for an Oceania title. In2Adventure have worked closely with Triathlon Australia to capitalise the opportunity of the growing popularity of FURVVWULDWKORQLQ$XVWUDOLDDORQJVLGHGHYHORSLQJWKHVSRUWDQGUDLVLQJLWVSUR¿OHLQWKH2FHDQLD Region. This collaboration has culminated in In2Advneture securing the bid to host the 2016 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships in the Snowy Mountains at Lake Crackenback. The progression of events hosted in Cross Triathlon is one example to the value and importance of hosting events on the National Calendar, highlighting the opportunities it presents at a national, regional and international level to develop, showcase and promote the sport. www.triathlon.org.au | 35 National Paratriathlon Qualifying races $VWKHSUR¿OHRI3DUDWULDWKORQFRQWLQXHVWRJURZLQ$XVWUDOLDWKH1DWLRQDO&DOHQGDUVDZHYHQWVKRVWTXDOLI\LQJUDFHV with the National Paratriathlon Championship hosted at the Queensland Sprint Triathlon race. As previous hosts of the National Paratriathlon Championship in the 2013/2014 season, Triathlon NSW, continued to support the development of paratriathlon by successfully securing a bid to host the Oceania Paratriathlon Championships in Penrith, NSW which was subsequently positioned as a National Qualifying Race. National Qualifying Race Event Organiser State Soldier On Triathlon Yungaburra Triathlon SA 22-23 November 2014 City of Joondalup Triathlon TriEvents WA Telstra Triathlon Series 14 December 2014 OTU Penrith Paratriathlon Oceania Championships Triathlon NSW NSW 10-11 January 2015 Queensland Sprint Triathlon Triathlon QLD QLD 29 March 2015 Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 MAJOR EVENT CALENDAR IN AUSTRALIA ITU points scoring races are vital for elite athletes to earn ITU Ranking Points to determine the athlete’s eligibility to race in the following event formats; • ITU Triathlon Continental Cups and Continental Championships • ITU Triathlon World Cup events • ITU World Triathlon Series events Alongside the ability to earn vital points these races also provide valuable competition experience for the development of the elite athletes in Australia. Triathlon Australia works closely with event organisers in the implementation of these prestigious ITU point scoring races right from the bidding process through to the operational delivery, with the assistance and guidance from our National Manager of Events. The National Calendar forms an integral part of this process with ITU events being hosted in conjunction with or alongside National Calendar events. Event organisers hosting ITU point scoring races have an opportunity to develop their experience in the delivery of ITU draft OHJDOUDFHVDORQJVLGHUDLVLQJWKHVWDWXVDQGSUR¿OHRIWKHLUHYHQWVRQDQLQWHUQDWLRQDOVFHQH ITU Triathlon Continental Cups and Continental Championships 2014 Adelaide OTU Duathlon Oceania Championships Pro-Results, 18 October 2014 This race was delivered in conjunction with the National Age Group and Elite Duathlon Championships and provided the event organisers an invaluable ‘test event’ opportunity in preparation for the delivery of the 2015 Adelaide ITU World Duathlon Championships on 17-18 October. Category No.of Athletes Competing Australian Competitors International Competitors Elite, U23 & Junior Women 9 0 0 Elite,U23 & Junior Men 24 23 1 2015 Snowy Mountains OTU Cross Triathlon Oceania Championships In2Adventure, 13-14 December 2014 With the successful hosting of the Cross Triathlon Oceania Championships, In2Adventure, in July 2015 secured the FRQ¿GHQFHRIWKHUHJLRQDQGWKH,78WRZLQWKHELGWRKRVWWKH,78:RUOG&URVV7ULDWKORQ&KDPSLRQVKLSV Category No.of Athletes Competing Australian Competitors International Competitors Elite Women 11 8 3 Elite Men 17 12 5 2015 Penrith OTU Triathlon Junior Oceania Triathlon Championships Triathlon NSW, 10-11 January 2015 Category No.of Athletes Competing Australian Competitors International Competitors Junior Men 9 9 0 Junior Women 24 23 1 Mixed Relay 16 Teams 13 3 Teams (x4, 2 Women, 2 Men) www.triathlon.org.au | 37 2015 Devonport OTU Standard Distance Championships Cradle Coast Sports & Events, 21 February 2015 Hosted alongside the National Elite & U23 Standard Distance Championships and the Australian Junior Triathlon Championships, Devonport Triathlon in its 30th year continues to be a National Calendar event that showcases the sport and continues to secure bids to host ITU level events. Category No. of Athletes Competing Australian Competitors International Competitors Elite & U23Women 20 10 10 Elite & U23 Men 28 22 6 2015 Wollongong OTU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Cup Elite Energy, 8 March 2015 Hosted alongside the National Age Group Standard Distance Championships. Category No. of Athletes Competing Australian Competitors International Competitors Elite & U23 Women 22 10 12 Elite & U23 Men 47 20 27 2015 Mooloolaba OTU Standard Triathlon Oceania Cup ,5210$1$VLD3DFL¿F0DUFK Category No. of Athletes Competing Australian Competitors International Competitors Elite Women 16 10 6 Elite Men 39 26 13 ITU World Cup Events 2015 Mooloolaba ITU World Triathlon Cup ,5210$1$VLD3DFL¿F0DUFK The Mooloolaba ITU World Cup has been established as a world class event since 2005. Category No. of Athletes Competing Australian Competitors International Competitors Elite Women 50 6 44 Elite Men 73 8 65 ITU World Triathlon Series The ITU World Triathlon Series returned to Australia after a short hiatus where the last hosting of an ITU World Triathlon Series took place in Sydney in 2012. The Gold Coast and Broadwater Park was the venue for the Australian leg of the 2015 ITU World Triathlon Series. As host to the inaugural ITU World Championship Series Grand Final in 2009, the venue is established as one of the world’s greatest triathlon venues and is set to stage the World Triathlon Series until 2018 with the return of the ITU World Championship Series Grand Final. Conducted within a weekend triathlon festival, the ITU WTS Gold Coast race was followed by the Luke Harrop Memorial race, an open age group event which has been established for 13 years. 2015 World Triathlon Gold Coast ,5210$1$VLD3DFL¿F $SULO Category No. of Athletes Competing Australian Competitors International Competitors Elite Women 65 7 58 Elite Men 54 6 49 Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 www.triathlon.org.au | 39 ITU PARATRIATHLON EVENTS IN AUSTRALIA )RUWKH¿UVWWLPHLQWKH1DWLRQDO3DUDWULDWKORQ&KDPSLRQVKLSVDQGWKH2FHDQLD3DUDWULDWKORQ&KDPSLRQVKLSVZHUH staged as seperate events. This enabled athletes to achieve ITU Ranking Points in both events to qualify for World Paratriathlon Events and the Elite World Championships. The Oceania Championships were held in January at the excellent Sydney International Regatta Centre at Penrith. Having successfully hosted the 2013-2014 National Paratriathlon Championships, Triathlon NSW secured the bid to host the 2015 Penrith OTU Paratriathlon Oceania Championships, with the number of participants growing from 18 in 2013 to 33 in 2015. Athletes competed in Elite, Open and Triathletes With a Disability (TWD) categories. Triathlon QLD also supported the staging of the Sunshine Coast World Paratriathlon Event in March in conjunction with the Australian Youth Triathlon Championships. The opportunity to race athletes from around the world in Australia is invaluable to the developing Australian elites, as well as providing a showcase of the sport for Australians to see, and for Australian athletes to race in front of their families and friends. Having at least one WPE race in Australia each summer remains a critical factor in continued elite paratriathlon success. The support of Triathlon NSW and Triathlon QLD in supporting the staging of these quality paratriathlon events is greatly DSSUHFLDWHGDQGPDNLQJDVLJQL¿FDQWFRQWULEXWLRQWRWKHRSSRUWXQLWLHVDYDLODEOHIRUSHRSOHZLWKGLVDELOLWLHVWRSHUIRUPDW all levels, from grass roots to elite. ITU Paratriathlon Continental Championships 2015 Penrith OTU Paratriathlon Oceania Championships Triathlon NSW, 10-11 January 2015 Category No. of Athletes Competing Australian Athletes International Competitors PT1 Men 3 3 0 PT1 Women 1 1 0 PT2 Men 3 3 0 PT2 Women 0 0 0 PT3 Men 1 1 0 PT3 Women 2 2 0 PT4 Men 5 5 0 PT4 Women 2 2 0 PT5 Men 2 2 0 PT5 women 1 1 0 Total Number of Athletes 20 (14 Men, 6 Women) 20 (14 Men, 6 Women) 0 ITU World Paratriathlon Event 2015 Sunshine Coast ITU World Paratriathlon Event Triathlon Queensland & Triathlon Australia, 11 March 2015 Category No. of Athletes Competing Australian Athletes International Competi- tors PT1 Men 5 3 2 PT1 Women 2 1 1 PT2 Men 7 2 5 PT2 Women 5 0 5 PT3 Men 1 1 0 PT3 Women 2 2 0 PT4 Men 12 2 10 PT4 Women 3 1 2 PT5 Men 2 1 1 PT5 women 2 1 1 Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 www.triathlon.org.au | 41 AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL TRIATHLON RACE DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION (APTRDA) 7KH$375'$RϒFLDOO\IRUPHGRQWKH1RYHPEHUZKHQ16:)DLU7UDGLQJJUDQWHG5HJLVWUDWLRQRIWKH ,QFRUSRUDWHG$VVRFLDWLRQZLWKWKH¿UVWPHHWLQJKHOGRQ1RYHPEHU7KHLQDXJXUDOPHHWLQJVDZWKHIRUPDWLRQRID &RPPLWWHHFRPSULVLQJ.HQ%DJJVHOHFWHGDV3UHVLGHQWDQG¿YHUHSUHVHQWDWLYHVIURPDQXPEHURIFRPPHUFLDOHYHQW organisations across Austraila. 7KHIRUPDWLRQRI$375'$ZLOODOORZIRUDIRUPDODQGRϒFLDOO\UHFRJQLVHGJURXSWRQHJRWLDWHZLWKVWDNHKROGHUVRQ a range of issues in the interests of all Race Directors nationally. Triathlon Australia welcomes the formation of the $375'$DQGEHOLHYHWKDWDSURIHVVLRQDODVVRFLDWLRQZLOOFRQWULEXWHVLJQL¿FDQWO\WRWKHVXVWDLQHGGHOLYHU\RIKLJKTXDOLW\ triathlon events. Based on a series of group and individual discussions about matters of common interest to TA and the founding members of the APTRDA, a decision was taken to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The intent of the 028LVWRRSWLPLVHWKHRXWFRPHVIRUHYHQWSDUWLFLSDQWV7$DQQXDOPHPEHUVRQHGD\PHPEHUVWHFKQLFDORϒFLDOVVWDϑ RIHYHQWRUJDQLVHUVVWDϑRI7$DQG677$VDQGRWKHUVWDNHKROGHUVRIWKHVSRUW The objectives of the MOU are to: • Establish a basis for collaboration, consultation and communication between the parties; • Provide better opportunities to grow and develop the sport of Triathlon in Australia. Triathlon Australia and the APTRDA are committed to working together to develop and promote Triathlon in Australia by: • Enhancing the reputation, relevance and brand of the sport of triathlon in Australia to foster trust and engagement from community; • Building participation and sustained involvement in triathlon at all ages and levels; • Providing development pathways and opportunities for talented age and elite athletes. LAUNCH OF THE ONLINE SANCTIONING SYSTEM Software developers Expeed were engaged to design an online application and approval process for all sanctioned HYHQWVLQ$XVWUDOLD7KLVZDVODXQFKHGIRUDOOHYHQWVIRUWKHVHDVRQEULQJLQJDORWRIHϒFLHQFLHVWREXVLQHVV processes across the sport. Over the 2014-2015 season, 450 open events (public events) and 400 closed events (club members only) were sanctioned via the online system. 7KHV\VWHPLVXWLOLVHGE\FRPPHUFLDOHYHQWRUJDQLVHUVDQGWKHLUVWDϑFOXEVVDQFWLRQLQJRϒFHUVWHFKQLFDOGHOHJDWHV DQG7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLDDQG677$VWDϑ$OOWKHVHXVHUVZHUHWDNHQLQWRDFFRXQWLQWKHGHVLJQDQGLWSUHVHQWHGWRDOOLQD clean and simple user interface. 2QHRIWKHELJJHVWHϒFLHQFLHVWKDWLVHQMR\HGE\HYHQWRUJDQLVHUVLVWKDWRQFHDQHYHQWKDVEHHQLQSXWLWLVDEOHWR ³FORQHG´RUFRSLHGIRUWKHQH[WUDFHRIWKHIROORZLQJ\HDU7KHQLWLVDVLPSOHSURFHVVRIXSGDWLQJRQO\LQIRUPDWLRQWKDW is changed since the event was last delivered. 2WKHUNH\HϒFLHQFLHVRIWKHV\VWHPLQFOXGH • All post event reporting by event organisers and technical delegates can be done on line • Ability to enter all membership data online • Ability to create invoices for sanctioning fees, technical services fees and one day membership • An online payment gateway for instant payment of any invoice • Uploading of course maps and any other relevant documents • (DV\SURGXFWLRQRI&HUWL¿FDWHVRI&XUUHQFLHVSURYLGHGWRHYHQWV • Oversight on all events in the country for improved compliance with all conditions of sanctioning an event 7KHV\VWHPFUHDWHVDVROLGEDVLVIRUIXWXUHHϒFLHQFLHVLQWKHVSRUWJLYHQDOOHYHQWLQIRUPDWLRQLVQRZKHOGLQRQHSODFH improving the accurate collection of key participation data such as race starts across the country. Future enhancements being looked include; • The upload of participant data post event • ,QWHJUDWLRQZLWKDQRϒFLDOVGDWDEDVH • A public online calendar of events which links with this system. It has been well received by event organisers and will continue to provide a high level of service to the sport. Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 Key Performance Indicators: Events % of interstate competitors at 2014-2015 National Championship Events Target: 5% Event State host Interstate State Non Members Total % Members % of Members competitors Interstate Aquathlon QLD 23 272 50 245 295 83 8% Sprint Distance VIC 103 1455 993 565 1558 36 6.5% Standard Distance NSW 114 652 239 530 766 70 15% Long Distance VIC 303 697 no data no data 1079 No data No data Duathlon SA 349 190 15 524 539 97 65% Paratriathlon QLD 13 6 3 16 19 84 68% Cross Triathlon VIC30603258906450% Number of entry spots at each discipline Number of race participants Discipline Annual One Day Total STTA 2014-2015 members Members ACT 3,433 Entry level / 17,539 556,68 73,206 novice NSW 34,675 Sprint distance 19,425 15,857 35,282 NT 444 Standard distance 9,516 8,906 18,422 QLD 54,732 Long distance 10,259 6,813 16,636 SA 6,075 Iron distance 6,526 3,959 10,485 TAS 1,499 TOTAL 63,264 91,203 154,467 VIC 30,551 WA 23,095 TOTAL 154,467 ,QFUHDVHLQQXPEHURIDFFUHGLWHG7HFKQLFDO2ϒFLDOVDVRIPHPEHUVKLS Target: 3% Year Number of TO’s Membership TO’s as a % of membership 2011-2012 416 11,865 4% 2012-2013 430 14,152 3% 2013-2014 459 20,554 2% 2014-2015 456 21,445 2% Achieved: 2% ,QFUHDVHLQQXPEHURIDFFUHGLWHG7HFKQLFDO2ϒFLDOVDWHDFKOHYHO Target: 7% /RFDO7HFKQLFDO2ϒFLDO Regional Technical Of- Australian Technical (LTO) ¿FLDO 572 2ϒFLDO $72 1% 2% 0% &RQYHUVLRQRIFRXUVHSDUWLFLSDQWVWRDFFUHGLWHG7HFKQLFDO2ϒFLDOV Target: 80% Achieved: 70% www.triathlon.org.au | 43 High Performance Key Objective ³6XVWDLQHGLQWHUQDWLRQDOVXFFHVVWKURXJKWKHSURYLVLRQRIDQHϑHFWLYHDQGHϒFLHQWDWKOHWHDQGFRDFK SDWKZD\´ THE HIGH PERFORMANCE PLAN The aim of Triathlon Australia’s High Performance Plan is to be the leading nation at the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games and ITU World Championships by 2020. A key determinant in achieving this goal will be ensuring all key athletes are well supported in World Class Daily Performance Environments. Ensuring an appropriate PL[RIORFDWLRQVSHFL¿F6SRUW6FLHQFHDQG6SRUW0HGLFLQHVHUYLFHSURYLVLRQDFFHVVWRIDFLOLWLHVDQGFRPPLWWHGGULYHQ coaches are available to support athletes in their Daily Performance Environments (DPEs) is vital. NATIONAL AND STATE PERFORMANCE CENTRES The National Performance Centre (NPC) and State Performance Centre (SPC) program is central to this. NPCs, which are World Class DPEs supported by the State Institute/Academy of Sport (SIS/SAS) network provide for highest Categorised athletes, while the SPCs act as critical underpinning programs for talented and developing junior athletes. Investment from Triathlon Australia into these centres will be targeted at augmenting the existing environment and ensuring a sustainable athlete pathway. Triathlon Australia opened expressions of interest State Performance Centres. To be considered as a SPC, the applicants were required to meet strong cirteria to ensure the bets possible daily training environment for athletes. Four coaches and their home environments met the SPC criteria and will be supported for two years by Triathlon Australia: • Corey Bacon (Canberra, ACT) • Warwick Dalziel (Brisbane, QLD) • Chris Lang (Sheldon College, Brisbane QLD) • Josh White (Brisbane, QLD) The NPCs and SPCs must meet Triathlon Australia criteria that support elite triathlon performance. In doing this TA will: • 7DNHWKHOHDGLQGH¿QLQJWKHHQYLURQPHQWDQGVXSSRUWLQJWKHGHOLYHU\RXWFRPHV • Invest in high performing environments with a proven track-record, or the capacity to achieve a performance culture; • 5HTXLUHHQYLURQPHQWVWREULQJZLWKWKHPVLJQL¿FDQWH[WHUQDOVWDNHKROGHURULQYHVWRUVXSSRUW • Provide investment that value adds to the current situation. The goal in this process is a more robust, quality assured DPE that supports a greater number of world-class triathletes and their coaches to achieve internationally competitive results. 2014 COMMONWEALTH GAMES The 2014 Commonwealth Games saw the reintroduction of Triathlon after missing out on Delhi 2010. Six athletes selected were for Australia represented and their country and Triathlon Australia with pride. 7KH$XVWUDOLDQ7HDPFRQVLVWHGRI(PPD0RϑDWW$VKOHLJK*HQWOHDQG(PPD-DFNVRQLQWKHZRPHQDQG$DURQ5R\OH 5\DQ%DLOLHDQG'DQ:LOVRQLQWKHPHQ,QZKDWZHUHKLJKO\FRPSHWLWLYH¿HOGVWKHDWKOHWHVSURGXFHGVROLGUHVXOWVWKDW were however below both their expectation and that of the program. The Games also provided the opportunity for the athletes to compete in the Mixed Team Relay. The team of Emma 0RϑDWW$DURQ5R\OH(PPD-DFNVRQDQG5\DQ%DLOLHGHOLYHUHGD%URQ]HPHGDOLQDFORVHDQGYHU\H[FLWLQJ¿QLVK7KLV was a fantastic result with the race clearly demonstrating why the Mixed Team Relay is a popular and exciting format. 2014 ITU WORLD TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS The 2014 World Triathlon Championships and World Series Final in Edmonton was the Benchmark event for the Triathlon Australia High Performance Program. The Junior men led the charge at this event, with Jake Birtwhistle winning the Silver medal and Calvin Quirk the Bronze. Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 These two athletes, along with a number of other junior men and women indicate the future of the National Talent Academy (NTA) program is in good shape. The Junior athletes also combined here with the U23s to compete in the Mixed Team Junior/U23 Relay. The teams secured a Silver medal in an outstanding performance. The encouraging results continued in the U23 women’s category with Gillian Backhouse securing the Silver medal. This was a breakthrough season for Gillian and this result capped of an excellent year that included a World Cup win in Chengdu and an excellent WTS debut with 15th in Chicago. Unfortunately both male and female Elite athletes did not perform particularly well in Edmonton. Turning these performances around and returning Australia to the podium of internation Triathlon is a challenge that athletes, coaches DQGVWDϑKDYHDOOHPEUDFHGDQGWKH+3SURJUDPLVFRQ¿GHQWLQWKHDELOLW\WRUHDFKSHUIRUPDQFHVH[SHFWHGE\ERWKWKH athletes and those that support them. Paratriathlon World Championship Team 7KH,78:RUOG&KDPSLRQVKLSVLQ(GPRQWRQLQFOXGHGIRUWKH¿UVWWLPHDQ(OLWH3DUDWULDWKORQHYHQWDQGDQ2SHQ Paratriathlon event increasing the opportunities for paratriathletes to race against their peers internationally. 7KH¿UVW$XVWUDOLDQ(OLWH3DUDWULDWKORQ7HDPFRQVLVWHGRIDWKOHWHV+HOGGXULQJWKHEUHDNIDVWIRUWKHFRPELQHG$JH Group and Elite Australian Teams, the presentation of uniforms to the elite paratriathletes with the WTS athletes was a moving and historic moment marking the transition to true recognition for their athletic ability. Unfortunately Bill &KDϑH\WKHZRUOGFKDPSLRQEURNHKLVOHJWKHGD\EHIRUHGHSDUWXUHDQGZDVXQDEOHWRWUDYHODQGUDFH $XVWUDOLD¿QLVKHGHTXDOWKZLWK5XVVLDRQWKH*ROG0HGDO7DEOH7KLUWHHQQDWLRQVPHGDOOHGDQGWZHQW\RQHQDWLRQV were represented across the 100 athletes who competed. Elite Team Results 2014 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Edmonton Athlete Category Result Athlete Category Result Dan Wilson Elite Male 13th Ashleigh Gentle Elite Female 18th Ryan Bailie Elite Male 16th Emma Jackson Elite Female 27th Cameron Good Elite Male 21st Charlotte McShane Elite Female 38th Aaron Royle Elite Male 30th Brendan Sexton Elite Male 41st Matthew Baker U23 Male 12th Gillian Backhouse U23 Female 2nd Kenji Nener U23 Male 14th Kelly-ann Perkins U23 Female 17th Jacob Birtwhistle Junior Male 2nd Brittany Dutton Junior Female 6th Calvin Quirk Junior Male 3rd Kira Hedgeland Junior Female 15th Matthew Roberts Junior Male 25th Sophie Malowiecki Junior Female DNF Daniel Coleman Junior Male 47th %LOO&KDϑH\ PT1 Male DNS Sally Pilbeam PT3 Female 1st Nic Beveridge PT1 Male 9th Claire McLean PT4 Female 7th Brant Garvey PT2 Male 6th Justin Godfrey PT3 Male 6th Jack Swift PT4 Male 11th Jonathan PT5 Male 10th Goerlach & Guide Jack Bigmore Paratriathlon Development ,Q1RYHPEHUWKH¿UVW(OLWH3DUDWULDWKORQ&DPSZDVKHOGDWWKH$,6EULQJLQJWRJHWKHUDWKOHWHVDQGFRDFKHVRQWKH HOLWHSDWKZD\ZLWK$,6DQG$3&VSHFLDOLVWVWDϑWRH[SORUHZD\VWRHQKDQFHSHUIRUPDQFH,QDQHZ3DUDO\PSLFVSRUW rapid progression is required just to maintain results, to continue to succeed requires ingenuity and application. One www.triathlon.org.au | 47 area that was a focus at the camp was transitions. With the support of the APC’s Skill Acquisition and Performance Planning Manager Ross Pinder and Matt Crawford APC/AIS Performance Engineer, alternative ways to achieve the fastest WUDQVLWLRQVIRUHDFKDWKOHWHZLWKWKHLULQGLYLGXDOFKDOOHQJHVZHUHWHVWHGDQGPDQ\IDVWHUVROXWLRQVZHUHLGHQWL¿HG HIGH PERFORMANCE COACH DEVELOPMENT Triathlon Australia has established a Coach Excellence Program; an individualised professional development program IRULGHQWL¿HGKLJKSHUIRUPDQFHFRDFKHVWRFRQWLQXHWRGHYHORSWKHFXUUHQWJHQHUDWLRQRIQDWLRQDOFRDFKHVDQGHQVXUH continued improvement in their knowledge and skill base. 7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLD+LJK3HUIRUPDQFH&RDFKHVZKHUHVHOHFWHGIRUSHUVRQDOGHYHORSPHQWRSSRUWXQLWLHVRϑHUHG$XVWUDOLDQ Institute of Sport Centre for Performance Coaching & Leadership throughout 2014-15 including: • AIS World Class to World Best Conference • AIS Podium Coach Program • AIS Performance Coach Program HIGH PERFORMANCE PATHWAY DEVELOPMENT 7KH\HDUZLWKLQWKH+LJK3HUIRUPDQFH +3 3DWKZD\KDVVHHQVLJQL¿FDQWUHVWUXFWXUHRIWKH1DWLRQDO7DOHQW Academy (NTA) program, the establishment of State Performance Centres and the appointment of a National Talent Pathway Manager. On top of these infrastructure changes and appointments there has also been some outstanding national and international performance by young developing elite athletes including multiple medals at the Youth Olympic Games (Nanjing, China), the ITU World Triathlon Championships (Edmonton, Canada) and various ITU World Cups & Continental Cups around the world. NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CAMP The 2014 National Development Camp (NDC) was conducted at the Sports Super Centre at Runaway Bay on the Gold &RDVW7KHDQQXDO1'&ZDV¿UVWFRQGXFWHGLQDQGWKHSDVWHLJKWFDPSVKDVVHHQRYHUMXQLRUDWKOHWHVDQG junior coaches exposed to the best high performance coaches from around Australia. The 2014 NDC was no exception, ZLWKPDQ\¿UVWWLPHFRDFKHVDQGDWKOHWHVEHLQJSDUWRIWKLV\HDU¶VFDPS(YHU\RQHIURPWKH¿UVWWLPHUVWRWKLUG\HDU ³YHWHUDQV´ZHUHHGXFDWHGDQGFKDOOHQJHGRQZD\VWREHFRPHWKHEHVWSRVVLEOHDWKOHWHVWKH\FRXOGEH The 2014 NDC was run by experienced High Performance Coaches Dan Atkins, Chris Lang, Warwick Dalziel and Corey Bacon. Each of these coaches left their respective National and State Performances Centres behind for the week to give their total attention to the emerging junior athletes. Athletes and coaches also had the outstanding opportunity to have 2 x ITU World Champion and ITU and Australian Hall of Fame Athlete, Emma Carney attend the entire camp. Emma’s time and insights were extremely helpful to both athletes and coaches. The NDC also had access to AIS experts, Dr Greg Cox, Annette Eastwood and Deb Savage who covered topics as varied as nutrition/supplement use, exercise physiology, hydration and strength and conditioning. NATIONAL TALENT ACADEMY The National Talent Academy (NTA) program continues to provide outstanding development opportunities for Australian developing elite athletes. The appointed NTA coaching structure has evolved into the new State Performance Centre (SPC) program and Keiran Barry was appointed as the National Talent Pathway Manager to support Craig Redman (National Manager, High Performance Pathway) in the operational areas of the HP Pathway. The NTA program once again supported selected athletes with development opportunities through national camps, lectures, coaching/mentoring support and national/international travel opportunities. Indeed in 2014-2015 the NTA ,QWHUQDWLRQDO³ 2014 Youth Olympic Games (Nanjing, China) GOLD: Brittany DUTTON (QLD) - Female BRONZE: Brittany DUTTON (QLD) – Mixed Teams Triathlon Relay (Oceania Team w. NZL) 2014 PATCO Kelowna Premium Sprint Pan American Cup Triathlon (Kelowna, Canada) SILVER: Calvin QUIRK (QLD) BRONZE: Dan COLEMAN (QLD) 2014 ITU World Triathlon Championships (Edmonton, Canada) SILVER: Jake BIRTWHISTLE (TAS) – Junior Men SILVER: Brittany DUTTON, Jake BIRTWHISTLE & Matt BAKER – U23 Mixed Teams Relay Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 BRONZE: Calvin QUIRK (QLD) – Junior Men 6th Brittany DUTTON – Junior Women 2015 OTU Oceania Junior Triathlon Championships 2015 ITU Mooloolaba World Cup Triathlon GOLD: Matthew HAUSER (QLD) – OTU Junior Triathlon (Mooloolaba, QLD) Championships, Penrith NSW SILVER: Jake BIRTWHISTLE (TAS) GOLD: Kira HEDGELAND (WA) – OTU Junior Triathlon 12th Jaz HEDGELAND (WA) Championships, Penrith NSW SILVER: Calvin QUIRK (QLD) - OTU Junior Triathlon 2015 OTU Mooloolaba Oceania Cup Triathlon Championships, Penrith NSW (Mooloolaba, QLD) SILVER: Sophie MALOWIECKI (QLD) - OTU Junior GOLD: Kelly Ann PERKINS (QLD) Triathlon Championships, Penrith NSW GOLD: Dan COLEMAN (QLD) 2015 OTU Fiji Oceania Sprint Cup Triathlon (Nadi, 2015 Australian Elite Triathlon Championships Fiji) GOLD: Jake BIRTWHISTLE (TAS) - AUS Elite Standard GOLD: Brittany DUTTON (QLD) Distance Championships, Devonport TAS GOLD: Matt HAUSER (QLD) GOLD: Jaz HEDGELAND (WA) - AUS Elite Standard Distance Championships, Devonport TAS GOLD: Jake BIRTWHISTLE (TAS) - AUS Elite Sprint Distance Championships, Wollongong NSW SILVER: Declan WILSON (ACT) – AUS Elite Standard Distance Championships, Devonport TAS 2015 Australian U23 Triathlon Championships GOLD: Jake BIRTWHISTLE (TAS) - AUS U23 Standard Distance Championships, Devonport TAS GOLD: Jaz HEDGELAND (WA) - AUS U23 Standard Distance Championships, Devonport TAS GOLD: Jake BIRTWHISTLE (TAS) - AUS U23 Sprint Distance Championships, Wollongong NSW SILVER: Declan WILSON (ACT) – AUS U23 Standard Distance Championships, Devonport TAS SILVER: Grace MUSGROVE (NSW)- AUS U23 Standard Distance Championship Devonport TAS 2015 Australian Junior Triathlon Championships GOLD: Luke WILLIAN (QLD) & Matthew ROBERTS (QLD) – AUS Junior Triathlon Championships, Devonport TAS* (*Dead Heat) GOLD: Brittany DUTTON (QLD) – AUS Junior Triathlon Championships, Devonport TAS SILVER: Kira HEDGELAND (WA) – AUS Junior Triathlon Championships, Devonport TAS BRONZE: Christian WILSON (QLD) – AUS Junior Triathlon Championships, Devonport TAS 2015 OTU Oceania Elite Triathlon Championships GOLD: Jake BIRTWHISTLE (TAS)- OTU Elite Standard Distance Championships, Devonport TAS GOLD: Jaz HEDGELAND (WA) - OTU Elite Standard Distance Championships, Devonport TAS SILVER: Declan WILSON (ACT) – OTU Elite Standard Distance Championships, Devonport TAS SILVER: Jaz HEDGELAND (WA) – OTU Elite Sprint Distance Championships, Kinloch NZL SILVER: Luke WILLIAN (QLD) – OTU Elite Sprint Distance Championships, Kinloch NZL 2015 OTU Oceania U23 Triathlon Championships GOLD: Jake BIRTWHISTLE (TAS) - OTU U23 Standard Distance Championships, Devonport TAS GOLD: Jaz HEDGELAND (WA) - OTU U23 Standard Distance Championships, Devonport TAS GOLD: Luke WILLIAN (QLD) – OTU U23 Sprint Distance Championships, Kinloch NZL GOLD: Jaz HEDGELAND (WA) – OTU U23 Sprint Distance Championships, Kinloch NZL SILVER: Declan WILSON (ACT) – OTU U23 Standard Distance Championships, Devonport TAS SILVER: Grace MUSGROVE (NSW)-OTU U23 Standard Distance Championship, Devonport TAS SILVER: Grace MUSGROVE (NSW) – OTU U23 Sprint Distance Championships, Kinloch NZL www.triathlon.org.au | 49 2014 ELITE WORLD CHAMPIONS IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPION ITU PARATRIATHLON WORLD CHAMPION Mirinda Carfrae Sally Pilbeam (PT3) ITU U23 WORLD DUATHLON CHAMPION ITU JUNIOR WORLD DUATHLON Gillian Backhouse CHAMPION Jake Birtwhistle Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 Key Performance Indicators: High Performance Medals at ITU World Championships Target = 3 across 6 categories Achieved Gold ITU World Triathlon Championship - Paratriathlon PT3 (Sally Pilbeam) Gold ITU World Duathlon Championship - U23 Female (Gillian Backhouse) Gold ITU World Duathlon Championship - Junior Male (Jake Birtwhistle) Silver ITU World Championship - U23 Female (Gillian Backhouse) Silver ITU World Championship - Junior Male (Jake Birtwhistle) Bronze ITU World Championship - Junior Male (Calvin Quirk) Medals at IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships Target = 1 across 2 categories Achieved Gold IRONMAN World Championship - Elite Female (Mirinda Carfrae) %URQ]H,5210$1:RUOG&KDPSLRQVKLS(OLWH0DOH /HRQ*ULϒQ Number of athletes in ITU top 75 and 125 ranking Target Top 75 = 15 Top 125 = 30 Top 75 achieved = ? Top 125 achieved = ? Number of professional athletes per Level 2+ coach Target: <10 Year Professional Athletes Level 2+ coaches Ratio 2013-2014 32 21 1.5 2014-2015 41 21 1.9 Achieved: 1.9 Number of coaches with athletes in the Athlete Tier structure Target: >10 Year No. of coaches 2013-2014 28 2014-2015 17 Achieved: 17 Note: consolidation of athletes in NPC & SPC environments www.triathlon.org.au | 51 Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 www.triathlon.org.au | 53 Brand Key Objective ³7RGHYHORSWKHEUDQGRI7ULDWKORQVRDVWRLQFUHDVHH[WHUQDOLQYHVWPHQWLQWKHVSRUW´ COMMUNICATION UPDATE Communication working group and reports relating to the performance of our elite athletes also rank highly following age group topics. A communication group including one representatives IURPHDFK677$ZDVHVWDEOLVKHGIRUWKH¿UVWWLPHOHGE\ 6SHFL¿FFRPPXQLFDWLRQWHPSODWHVKDYHEHHQGHYHORSHG the National Manager of Communication. The primary IRU&RDFKHVWHFKQLFDO2ϒFLDOVDQGDJHJURXSWHDP purpose of the group was to coordinate a consistent athletes. approach to the communication activities across the associations, whilst also providing a network of support for idea, resource and material sharing where possible. ,VVXHV1RWL¿FDWLRQ)UDPHZRUN It is also a way for STTA’s to be kept up to date on Triathlon Australia recognised the need to develop communication, media and sponsorship activities being DQGLPSOHPHQWDQ,VVXHV1RWL¿FDWLRQ)UDPHZRUNWR undertaken at the national level. The group work across ensure that the association manages, responds to, and priorities including; communicates any internal and external ‘issues’ that may arise within the sport. • Member communication: Format, Frequency, Key messages An ‘issue’ may be something that has happened, currently • Branding and visual guidelines is happening, or may happen in the future that would • Website functionality, content, listings have a negative impact on the association or triathlon in • Marketing and promotional materials Australia if made public. • Event presence and activation activites • 6SRQVRUVKLSDQGPHPEHUEHQH¿WV The purpose of the Framework is to minimise the risk • Media, social media content, opportunities and to the association and to ensure protocols are followed SUR¿OHV by the relevant internal individual. The Framework provides clarity around the approved issue process Bi-monthly communication reports are distributed to the LQFOXGLQJLGHQWL¿FDWLRQQRWL¿FDWLRQLPSDFWDQDO\VLV National Leadership Team outlining the activities being monitoring, evaluating and reporting) as well as roles and undertaken to provide transparency and monitoring for all responsibilities at National and STTA level. associations. The framework is accompanies by two appendices: Growth of the TRI Life database • An impact analysis framework to help someone assess the level of impact A key objective has been to expand the communication • A public statement guideline document database from just annual members, to a broader audience of annual members, one day members, past members, partners, sponsors, and other fans of the sport. The long term goal of this is to continue to grow Protecting the integrity of Triathlon in Australia the distribution database to capture all Australian’s with an interest in the sport of triathlon, and to develop In March 2015, Triathlon Australia announced the communication tools and content that will to retain their establishment of the Integrity Framework via a member’s interest. newsletter and media release. The Integrity Framework demonstrates a commitment to protecting the integrity of ,Q1RYHPEHUWKH¿UVWHGLWLRQRI75,/LIHZDV triathlon in Australia as a two way partnership between launched. TRI Life is positioned as the triathlon the governing body of the sport, and the individual community newsletter, and is distributed to a growing members of the triathlon community in Australia. contact list of approximately 35,000. There is also an option to sign up online to receive TRI Life via the The four areas outlined in the Framework include; website. Doping, Race-Fixing, Illicit substances and Member Protection. 7KH¿UVWHGLWLRQUHWXUQHGDRSHQUDWHDQGFOLFN rate, demontrating that engagement sits above industry To announcement included information about the average for sport (27% and 4% respectively). The commencement of anti-doping testing on age group monthly edm now has an average open rate of 35% and athletes at several events including the Mooloolaba average click rate of 5% which consistently sits above 7ULDWKORQDQGWKH,5210$1$VLD3DFL¿F&KDPSLRQVKLSVLQ industry averages. Melbourne. Topics directly relating to age group athletes rank highly News of the announcement was subsequently picked up amongst most popular, in particular those including E\WULDWKORQQHZVDQGEORJVLWHVDQGJHQHUDWHGVLJQL¿FDQW information about the National Calendar, Selection media attention and public interest. The feedback Policies, and Team announcements. Latest News items was extremely positive with comments that it was a Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 progressive move by the NSO to protect the integrity of Charity Partnership the sport. Partnerships were established with the Amy Gillett Foundation (AGF) and the John Maclean Foundation (JMF) Social media DVRϒFLDOFKDULW\SDUWQHUVRI7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLD Social media has played an important role for Triathlon The AGF’s mission is to ensure safer bike riding in Australia in fan engagement, and this has shown in Australia, with a vision of zero bike rider fatalities. They statiscs monitored over the year. work with Government, road authorities, corporate, motoring and cycling safety organisations and the public The season started with 5,800 followers on Facebook and to bring about change with safety campaigns such as the grew to 8,900 by the end of the season. well-known ‘a metre matters’ and ‘It’s a two-way street’. It can be seen from engagement statistics that fans/ Triathlon Australia works with the AGF to actively members follow Triathlon Australia for race updates, promote its objectives to the triathlon community of images and results helping to build a triathlon community. Australia, including triathlon clubs, state and territory associations, at events and to individual members. Fan engagement during July and August was extremely high, and can all be attributed to the Commonwealth The John Maclean Foundations (JMF) mission is to inspire, Games and ITU Grand Final in Edmonton. Posting status motivate and enable kids in wheelchairs to chase their updates, images and results links resulted in an increase GUHDPVDQGWKLVLVSXWLQWRSUDFWLFHZLWKWKHLUÀDJVKLS in fan engagement. program – the JMF Kids4Kids. Not surprisingly, the spread of Facebook fans is slightly Triathlon Australia works with the JMF to promote younger than members, and with a more balanced male the Kids4Kids challenge. Kids4Kids sees participating to female ratio. Whilst there are more male fans on children complete the distance of an ironman triathlon, Facebook, from an engagement perspective, females are incorporating a healthy regime of swimming, cycling and more engaged in content. Women are 56% engaged (like, running into their daily activity over a 4, 8 or 12 week comment or share our posts) compared to men 42%. period. (QGRIVHDVRQVRFLDOPHGLD¿JXUHV Platform Followers/Fans TA Facebook page 8,923 NTA Facebook page 1,405 Age Group Facebook page 1,138 TA Twitter 3,007 TA Instagram 2,719 TA YouTube subscribers 124 TA You Tube video views 13,746 Partnership Update Strong partnership relationships with maintained with national association sponsors SCODY, High Sierra, Headsweats, TrainingPeaks, V-Insurance Group and TrainingPeaks. TrainingPeaks 7UDLQLQJ3HDNVKRVWHGWKH¿UVWHYHQW7UDLQLQJ3HDNV University in Australia in QLD hosted at Sheldon College. This opportunity was largely facilitated due to their relationship with TA and was considered a success by all coaches that attended (29 in total, 19 of which were triathlon). High Sierra A High Sierra Triathlon athlete ambassador program was launched to activate the partnership and provide exposure for the High Sierra brand. The program selected 6 athletes as ‘High Sierra Triathlete Ambassadors’ who were supplied with product in the lead up to their competition at the age group 2015 World Championships. www.triathlon.org.au | 55 CELEBRATION OF CHAMPIONS ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER The 5th annual Celebration of Champions Awards Dinner Ken Baggs and Bill Walker were both presented with took place on the Gold Coast on Sunday 12 April, closing accolades acknowledging long time service to triathlon. RϑDVXFFHVVIXOWULDWKORQZHHNHQGZLWKWKHHOLWH,78:RUOG Ken was presented with the Service to the Sport award Triathlon Series Gold Coast race and age group Luke for contribution to triathlon as a race director and ‘behind Harrop Memorial triathlon race. the scenes’ service to the sport over the past 30 years. Marisol Casado, President of the ITU gave a heartfelt Over 260 guests attended with representatives from speech acknowledging the instrumental role that Bill the ITU, Oceania Triathlon Union, Australian Olympic Walker has played for triathlon’s growth and development Committee and the Gold Coast City Council. A number around the world, and presented him with a Life of elite and age group athletes came to celebrate the Membership award. occasion including 15 age group world champions, 3 elite world champions, commonwealth games representatives, This was followed by presentation of Legend of the Sport youth Olympic Games representatives and junior award. The Legend of the Sport award was introduced in champions. 2014 to recognise athletes who distinguished themselves at a high level of sporting performance with achievements The evening began with celebration of four Australian considered superior to the majority of their peers, World Champions of the sport: and who have made a greater impact on the sport of triathlon in Australia and around the world by inspiration • Mirinda Carfrae, 2014 IRONMAN World Champion or example to others. Jan Wanklyn, Marc Dragan, Kevin • Sally Pilbeam, 2014 ITU Paratriathlon World Fergusson and Greg Reddan were all recognised as Champion (PT3) Legends on the night. • Jake Birtwhistle, 2014 ITU Junior Duathlon World Champion A moment was taken to pay respects to lost ones. Sadly, • Gillian Backhouse, 2014 ITU U23 Duathlon World WKHWULDWKORQFRPPXQLW\VXϑHUHGWKHORVVRI-DFNLH Champion Fairweather in November 2014. She was an ITU World Champion, Triathlon Australia Hall of Fame inductee, Emma Jackson and Ryan Bailie spoke to the audience board member, high performance manager, coach & event about their Commonwealth Games experience, followed FRPPHQWDWRU7KHHQRUPLW\RIKHULQÀXHQFHRQWKHVSRUW by Brittany Dutton who gave an insight into her Youth was acknowledged with the No. 1 spot of the WTS Gold Olympic Games gold medal performance. Coast race left open, and the transition rack displaying her name: FAIRWEATHER, AUS #1. The Elite athlete awards were the presented by Hall of Fame inductee and Board member Miles Stewart. Gillian 7R¿QLVKWKHHYHQLQJ6\GQH\2O\PSLDQIRUPHU:RUOG Backhouse was presented with the Chris Hewitt Emerging Champion and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Athlete award after an impressive season winning Nicole Hackett was welcomed into the Triathlon Australia the U23 World Duathlon World Championships. Aaron Hall of Fame. Nicole joined her fellow Sydney Olympians Royle was awarded the Individual Male performance of Loretta Harrop, Michellie Jones and Miles Stewart as the Year award for his performances at the ITU WTS well as the late Jackie Fairweather, Emma Carney, Brad Auckland and the Commonwealth Games mixed relay Bevan, Stephen Foster and Louise Mackinlay as the tenth team. Mirinda Carfrae was honoured with the Individual inductee into the group. Female performance of the Year award, and the acclaimed Athletes athlete of the Year award following her 2014 A number of sponsors and partners came to enjoy the IRONMAN world title. evening including Bikesure, SCODY, Active Network and ,5210$1$VLD3DFL¿F Brian Hinton and David Wilkinson were recognised for their contribution to the Technical program with the Rob Thanks must be paid to the Triathlon Australia Awards *HRUJH7HFKQLFDO2ϒFLDO$ZDUG*DL:HEVWHUZRQWKH Committee for the ongoing management and delivery of SUHVWLJLRXV-RKQ,VRQDZDUGIRU7HFKQLFDO2ϒFLDOVDIWHU the Triathlon Australia National Award and Recognition years of dedicated service to the program nationally. Framework, and Bikesure as sponsors of the evening. 7KH$JH*URXSFRDFKRIWKH The High Performance Coach of the Year award was closely contested, going to Stephen Moss for his performances by athletes including Gillian Backhouse, (PPD-DFNVRQDQG%LOO&KDϑH\ Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 AWARD AND RECOGNITION HALL OF FAME INDUCTION Legend of the Sport award Nicole Hackett Jan Wanklyn, Marc Dragan, Kevin Fergusson and Greg Reddan Service to the Sport Award Ken Baggs Life Membership Award Bill Walker Age Group Coach of the Year award Nominees Owain Matthews (Balmoral Triathlon Club, NSW) Toby Coote (Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy, QLD) Nigel Pietsch (Reddog Triathlon Training, SA) Julie Tedde (TRG Triathlon and Multisport, VIC) Mike Gee (Pursuit Coaching, WA) Winner: Mike Gee (Pursuit Coaching, WA) High Performance Coach of the Year award Winner: Stephen Moss 7KH-RKQ,VRQDZDUGIRU7HFKQLFDO2ϒFLDO of the Year Gai Webster (ACT) 7KH5RE*HRUJHDZDUGIRU7HFKQLFDO2ϒFLDOV Brian Hinton (VIC) and David Wilkinson (SA) ELITE ATHLETE AWARDS Chris Hewitt Emerging athlete award Winner: Gillian Backhouse Female performance of the year award Winner: Mirinda Carfrae Male performance of the year award Winner: Aaron Royle Athletes athlete of the year award Nominees Mirinda Carfrae %LOO&KDϑH\ Joe Gambles Melissa Hauschildt Annabel Luxford Luke McKenzie Charlotte McShane (PPD0RϑDWW Declan Wilson Winner: Mirinda Carfrae www.triathlon.org.au | 57 Key Performance Indicators: Brand Non-government revenue Target = >30% Year % 2011-2012 45% 2012-2013 43% 2013-2014 42% 2014-2015 40% Achieved: 40% Increase of non-government revenue Target = 5% Year % 2011-2012 8% 2012-2013 9% 2013-2014 27% 2014-2015 -3% Achieved: -3% Increase of government funding Target = 3% Year % 2011-2012 0% 2012-2013 19% 2013-2014 33% 2014-2015 5% Achieved: 5% www.triathlon.org.au | 59 AROUND THE NATION FIGURES & HIGHLIGHTS 7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLDKDVDϒOLDWHG6WDWHDQG7HUULWRU\7ULDWKORQ$VVRFLDWLRQV.QRZQDVWKH677$VWKH\DUHWKHYRWLQJ members of the national body. 2YHUWKHVHDVRQLQGLYLGXDOPHPEHUVDQGWULDWKORQFOXEVDϒOLDWHGZLWK7ULDWKORQ$XVWUDOLDYLD their State or Territory Association. +HUHLVDVXPPDU\RIWKHPHPEHUVKLS¿JXUHVDQGKLJKOLJKWVDFKLHYHGIURPHDFK677$WKURXJKRXWWKH season. 2014-2015 MEMBERSHIP FIGURES STTA AS A % OF TOTAL MEMBERSHIP 2013-2014 CLUB AFFILIATION FIGURES www.triathlon.org.au | 61 HIGHLIGHTS FROM TRIATHLON ACT • Triathlon ACT achieved a 61% growth in membership with females holding 60% of the overall membership. • 7ULDWKORQ$&7HPSOR\HGQHZVWDϑPHPEHUVWRUHSODFHWKHRXWJRLQJ([HFXWLYH'LUHFWRU 6DUDK0DUHXLO (YHQWV Manager (Jed Costigan) and Administrator (Minerva Lam). Craig Johns brings a wealth of international sport industry experience as the new Executive Director, Brad Allen as the Events Manager and Mel Saltiel as Athlete Services Manager. • It was a successful season of events, with a 24% growth in participation this season with an average of 42% females competing throughout the year. Triathlon ACT introduced the Proximity Government & Business Triathlon and made positive changes in event management provision. • Positive growth was achieved in junior participation throughout the season, with record numbers attending the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon event at the Australian Institute of Sport and the introduction of a TRYstars program. • Athletes continued to perform at a national and international level with Ellie Hoitink achieving the number 1 rank in the NPS rankings for youth females and Katie Kelly (Michellie Jones as her guide) achieving a gold medal at the Yokohama WPE Paratriathlon event. • New commercial opportunities were established to reduce the risk associated with organising events and to ensure sustainable revenue streams to support sport development and growth. Sponsorship revenue increased with the inclusion of Proximity, BMW and EY as major sponsors for the Proximity Government & Business Triathlon. A new portfolio of sponsors is being established for the next three years. • Communication and Marketing plans were overhauled with the introduction of a new Website layout and a social media plan to ensure members were informed and educated about Triathlon in the ACT. • Coach development and accreditation continued to be a focus for Triathlon ACT with a Club & Community Coach and a Development Coach courses being held and the introduction of regular coach updates and continued professional learning opportunities. • The Triathlon ACT board continued to work with clubs to ensure the direction and provision of programs and events meets members’ expectations. • 7ULDWKORQ$&7KDVDFWLYHO\HQJDJHGLQDQGVXSSRUWHGWKHQDWLRQDO³:KROHRI6SRUW´WUDQVLWLRQWRHQVXUHFRQVLVWHQF\ DQGHϒFLHQF\LQWKHGHOLYHU\RIWULDWKORQDFURVV$XVWUDOLD • Triathlon ACT continued to review its strategic plan to ensure appropriate alignment with the national strategic plan and with the Territory’s objectives. • Triathlon ACT maintained a tier one status for funding support from the ACT Government. Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 HIGHLIGHTS FROM TRIATHLON NSW • Triathlon NSW maintained its status as having the largest membership in Australia, accounting for 31% of the nation’s membership, with 6626 Members. • 7KHWRWDOQXPEHURIDϒOLDWHGFOXEVLQ16:LQFUHDVHGWR:HZHOFRPHGWKH(XURFRDVW&OXEIURPWKH6RXWK Coast and the Lion Island Club from the Central Coast to the ever growing triathlon community. • Triathlon NSW again hosted the Oceania Paratriathlon Championship in Penrith, attracting the best Paratriathletes from across Australia. The event, as a Continental Championship, provided valuable ranking points to Australia’s Paratriathletes to enable them to race later in the year at the ITU World Paratriathlon Championships. • TNSW again hosted Race 2 of the SCODY Junior Series. This year it attracted so many entries in the Junior Men’s WKDWWKH¿HOGKDGWREHVSOLWLQWRWZRGLϑHUHQWUDFHVWRJLYHDOOZKRZDQWHGLWWKHRSSRUWXQLW\WRFRPSHWH • Triathlon NSW hosted the 2nd Triathlon NSW Junior Super Sprint weekend. The event was a development and racing weekend to prepare ITU Youth and ITU Junior athletes prepare for draft legal racing and helped contribute to the large numbers of athletes that wanted to participate in the SCODY National Junior Series. • Elite Energy again hosted the Triathlon NSW Junior Series in conjunction with their existing Tri Series. This partnership ensured juniors were provided with increased racing opportunities over diverse locations across NSW. • 7KH716:6SULQW6HULHVPDLQWDLQHGLWSRSXODULW\DQGVDZWKH)HEUXDU\(YHQWDWWUDFWRQHRIWKHVWURQJHVW¿HOGV seen in NSW for a number of years. An amazing event that saw the current Women’s World Champion, Gwen -RUJHQVRQIURPWKH86$UDFHDORQJVLGHDVVWURQJFRQWLQJHQWRI¿UVWWLPHUVVXSSRUWHGE\&DQ7RR7KLVHYHQW KLJKOLJKWHGWKHFRPPXQLW\VWUHQJWKDQGXQLTXHQHVVRIWKHVSRUWZKHUHD¿UVWWLPHUFDQUDFHEHVLGHDZRUOG champion. • Triathlon NSW continued to develop Triathlon development programs across NSW through 8 Regional Academies of 6SRUWDQGWKLV\HDUWKHSURJUDPFXOPLQDWHGLQDYHU\VWURQJ¿HOGFRPSHWLQJLQWKH7ULDWKORQDQGDVVRFLDWHGHYHQWV at the NSW Academy Games on the Central Coast. • The Triathlon Community in the west of NSW continued to thrive with record club participation in the Central West Interclub Series, an initiative of all clubs in the Central West of NSW. • 7KH6&2'<7ULDWKORQ16:&OXE&KDPSLRQVKLSVVDZD¿WWLQJFHOHEUDWRU\HQGWRWKHVHDVRQDW)RUVWHUZKHUHDJDLQ over 1,000 participants from across the state enjoyed the unique event racing for their club. Fittingly won by Cronulla Tri Club who were celebrating their 30th Anniversary as a Club, one of the oldest clubs in Australia. www.triathlon.org.au | 63 HIGHLIGHTS FROM TRIATHLON NT • The Junior and Coach Development Program has gone from strength to strength, with support from the NTIS as an Academy Sport. Highlights of the Development Camps were: • 7KHUHFRJQLWLRQDQGVXEVHTXHQWSURIHVVLRQDO¿OPLQJRIMXQLRUDWKOHWHV¶ELNHVNLOOVWREHXVHGDVDWUDLQLQJ resource for the Triathlon Australia coaching program. • Increasing capabilities and level of service of coaches within the program • Increase the practical experience of TO with real regional conditions • The 2014/2015 season saw the Northern Territory have a record number of junior participation. The Junior Program is delivered throughout the year, to juniors aged from 5 to 19, across the NT in a variety of participation and development sessions that are designed to develop the fundamental skills of running, riding and swimming. 2015 saw the introduction of the ‘Active Feet’ program in Katherine which boomed to its current capacity of 75 participants per week within two terms. • Saturday 10 April saw ‘Super Saturday’ which incorporated the Ray White Bayside NT Sprint Distance Championships, NT Junior Championships and Kids Triathlon. The action-packed day expertly managed under trying WUDϒFFRQGLWLRQV • The NT Standard Distance Championship and the NT Long Course Championships were both held in the second half of the season with solid competitor numbers and performances. The boutique NT Long Course Championships saw the return to the traditional Lake Bennett course. • The NT Technical Program was re-invigorated with a highly successful Level 1 course being run by David Williams IURP7ULDWKORQ16:ZKLFKVDZDWULSOLQJRIWKH7HFKQLFDO2ϒFLDOVLQWKH1RUWKHUQ7HUULWRU\ • There was a wide range of participation events for those wanting to try triathlon, with all Triathlon NT events being opened to non-Triathlon Australia members in 2014 (Ray White Bayside NT Sprint Distance, NT Junior, NT Standard Distance & NT Long Course). Alice Springs and Darwin Triathlon Clubs gave non-members the opportunity to join in the fun in a number of their events across a number of distance and formats. • Department of Sport and Recreation continued to provide excellent support to allow Triathlon NT to support and grow the sport of Triathlon within the NT, plus encouragement as being on the very cusp of being granted tier two sport status. Securing a permanent safe facility for the sport has become a strategic target given the changing nature of sport in the Northern Territory. Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 HIGHLIGHTS FROM TRIATHLON QLD • Participation in Queensland was strong with over 40,000 participant entries across nearly 600 races reaching all parts of the state. • The third year of the Triathlon QLD Nissan Club Championships continued with a grant program being introduced to award 1st, 2nd & 3rd positions in both Big and small categories money to enhance the development of the club. 7KHVHDVRQFXOPLQDWHGDWWKH4OGVSULQWGLVWDQFH&KDPSLRQVKLSVZKLFKDOVRVDZWKHKRVWLQJIRUWKH¿UVWWLPHRIWKH Paratriathlon National Championships. This saw over 25 athletes from across Australia at the season decider. • Triathlon QLD event delivery continued trending upwards in the quality of delivery. The QLD Duathlon maintained consistent growth after an increase the year before. This has culminated in the event now having support from 6SULQJ¿HOG/DQG&RUSRUDWLRQDQG,SVZLFK&LW\&RXQFLOWRKHOSHQVXUHWKHVXVWDLQDELOLW\RIWKHHYHQW • Triathlon QLD ran four development coaching courses and two club/community courses through the ‘Get Active Queensland Accreditation Program’ over the duration of the season. Courses were spread to more in regional areas of Cairns and St George. Queensland had over 190 coaches registered and practising in the state across the GLϑHUHQWFDWHJRULHVRI&OXE&RPPXQLW\'HYHORSPHQW3HUIRUPDQFHDQG+LJK3HUIRUPDQFH • The Queensland Development Program now reaches over 160 athletes from all corners of the state. The State 'HYHORSPHQWFDPSZDVUXQIRUWKH¿UVWWLPHLQ6HSWHPEHUVFKRROKROLGD\VZKLFKDWWUDFWHGRYHUDWKOHWHVDQG 25 coaches. Presenters were on hand to talk engage athletes in certain areas such as recovery, what it takes to be an elite athlete (delivered by former TQ Development Program athlete Sam Betten) and racing opportunities. • Queensland dominated the national junior series with Matt Hauser winning two national series events and Matthew Roberts, Luke Willian, Sophie Malowiecki and Samantha Whitting bringing home one apiece. This naturally led to many of the above selected to represent the country at ITU World Championships. • &RLQFLGHQWDOO\4XHHQVODQGDOVREHFDPHKRVWWRWKUHH RIWKH¿YH RULJLQDO6WDWH3HUIRUPDQFH&HQWUHVWRDLG LQWKHFRQWLQXDOGHYHORSPHQWRIRXUXSDQGFRPLQJMXQLRUDWKOHWHV+DYLQJWKUHHRIWKH¿YHLQ4/'VKRZVWKH strength of athletes and coaches that are being bred in the state. www.triathlon.org.au | 65 HIGHLIGHTS FROM TRIATHLON SA • ,Q7ULDWKORQ6$UHFHLYHGIXQGLQJWKURXJKWKH2ϒFHIRU5HFUHDWLRQDQG6SRUW¶V6SRUWDQG Recreation Development Inclusion Program to enable TriSA to work with delivery partners to develop and increase the number of kids programs and participation opportunities in triathlon and duathlon. This funding has HQDEOHG7UL6$WRHPSOR\DSDUWWLPH$GPLQLVWUDWLRQ2ϒFHUWRDOORZWKH([HFXWLYH'LUHFWRUWRGHYRWHPRUHWLPHWR development opportunities. • 13 participants undertook the Development (Level 1) Coach Course at Immanuel College, Novar Gardens on 22 & 23 November 2014. • ,QQHZFOXEV$GHODLGH8QLYHUVLW\7ULDWKORQ&OXEDQG5LYHUODQG7ULDWKORQ&OXEEHFDPHDϒOLDWHGZLWK 7ULDWKORQ6$IRUWKH¿UVWWLPH • $&OXE)RUXPZDVKHOGLQ-DQXDU\IRU FOXEVEHQH¿WLQJIURPDUDQJHRIVSHDNHUVDQGWRSLFVVXFKDVFUHDWLQJ a child safe environment in sporting clubs, Coach Development Program, the TRYstars junior program as well as discussion and feedback on TriSA’s draft strategy and action plan. • South Australia was well represented at the ‘Celebration of Champions’, Triathlon Australia’s National Awards Ceremony on the Gold Coast on 12 April 2015 with David Wilkinson receiving the Rob George Award for Technical 2ϒFLDOV.HYLQ)HUJXVVRQUHFHLYLQJD/HJHQGRIWKH6SRUW$ZDUGDQG1LJHO3LHWVFKEHLQJQRPLQDWHGIRU$JH*URXS Coach of the Year. • 2Q0D\WKH7ULDWKORQ6$$ZDUGV'LQQHUZDVKHOGDWWKH1DWLRQDO:LQH&HQWUHIRUWKH¿UVWWLPH7KH Advertiser sports journalist, Reece Homfray was MC for the evening and former Port Adelaide Power premiership player turned Ironman, Michael Wilson, was the guest speaker. The night also raised over $900 for cancer charity Iron 5 for 55. • The 2014/15 Event Calendar featured a record number of triathlon and multisport events for South Australia, including the new standard distance Glenelg Triathlon run by Xcelsports and the Port Pirie Triathlon both run by Xcelsports in conjunction with the Pirie Ranges Triathlon Club. • In 2014/15 a new Junior State Series was held with ITU Junior Draft Legal races included in the series. • The Australian & Oceania Duathlon Championships were held Adelaide on 19 October 2014 and was also the test event for the Adelaide ITU World Duathlon Championship in October 2015. This event attracted over 600 age group athletes from all over Australia, as well as elite athletes from Australia and New Zealand. • SA junior athletes achieved outstanding results at the National Schools Triathlon Championships at Penrith at the end of April 2015, coming away with 3 medals. Sam Tierney won gold in the junior boys, Charlotte Derbyshire won bronze in the junior girls and Jack Tierney won silver in the senior boys. The 24 member SA team was considered to be the largest team SA has sent to this event. • In April 2015 Board Director Garth Tierney was appointed in the voluntary role Junior Development Coordinator. Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 HIGHLIGHTS FROM TRIATHLON TAS • 7ULDWKORQLVGH¿QLWHO\JURZLQJLQ7DVPDQLD,QWKHUHZDVDJURZWKLQSDUWLFLSDWLRQLQRXU6WDWH7ULDWKORQ Series which was also complemented by an increase in annual membership of over 35%. • The State Triathlon Series took place across Tasmania in the locations of Bridport, Seven Mile Beach, Latrobe, Coles %D\DQG'HYRQSRUW7KUHHRIWKH¿YHHYHQWVZHUHLQFOXGHGLQQDWLRQDOTXDOLI\LQJVHULHVIRUVSULQWVWDQGDUGDQGORQJ distance disciplines. • Kate Pedley of Launceston was the comprehensive overall winner of the women’s state series with Dylan Hill and Dylan Evans, both of Launceston, deemed to be the joint overall winners of the men’s state series. • Juniors athletes had a great year with many now taking on the challenge of experiencing the Australian Junior 7ULDWKORQ6HULHVHYHQWV$VWURQJVTXDGTXDOL¿HGDVWKH7DVPDQLDQ-XQLRU7ULDWKORQ7HDPWRUHSUHVHQWWKHVWDWHDW the Australian Youth Triathlon Championships in Twin Waters in March. • Another major highlight for many Tasmanians was seeing local boy, Jake Birthwhistle, take out the 30th Anniversary 'HYRQSRUW7ULDWKORQIURPD¿HOGRIKLJKO\FUHGHQWLDOHG$XVWUDOLDQDQGLQWHUQDWLRQDOHOLWHDWKOHWHV www.triathlon.org.au | 67 HIGHLIGHTS FROM TRIATHLON VIC • 7KHODVWPRQWKVKDVEHHQDSHULRGRIVLJQL¿FDQWFKDQJHDQGJURZWKZLWKDQLQFUHDVHLQPHPEHUFOXEVIURPWR 44 in 2014-15 and membership growth from 2,465 to a record high of 3,165 members (28%). • This growth has been matched with additional resources to support clubs through a full-time Membership and Communications Coordinator and a part-time Technical Coordinator. Both of these roles have provided an increased level of support to clubs, members and an improved structure to manage the many challenges surrounding the provision of technical support to events. • In October 2014, Triathlon Victoria delivered the 3rd Yarrawonga Mulwala Multisport Festival with the event growing from 550 entries to over 800 across triathlon, open water swims, fun run, duathlon, etc. Triathlon Victoria welcomed the partnership with Bank of Melbourne thank Limelight Sports for event management expertise. • In December 2014, Triathlon Victoria supported the delivery of multiclass racing at the ActiveTri event in Mordialloc. 2YHUFRPSHWLWRUVEHQH¿WHGIURPWKHDFKLHYHGREMHFWLYHRIEHLQJPRUHLQFOXVLYHDQGWKHFRQWLQXHGLQWHJUDWLRQRI multiclass and para-triathlon competitors at the recent duathlon series is building a foundation for a greater inclusion culture. • The Triathlon Victoria Development Program continued to provide an environment and the necessary support for the improvement of Victoria’s best underage athletes. Dave Huggett once again co-ordinated a program of camps, training and racing that culminated in Kurt McDonald’s national title at the Australian Youth Triathlon Championships (after coming second in 2014). • Triathlon Victoria had great pleasure in recognising the past, present and future champions of our sport at the inaugural Triathlon Victoria Awards. The event was a sell-out event, held at the Sandringham Yacht club and a JUHDWUHÀHFWLRQRIWKHHϑRUWWKHVWDϑERDUGDQGVXEFRPPLWWHHPHPEHUVSXWLQWRWKHHYHQW,WDOVRUHLQIRUFHGWKH associations role in connecting the triathlon community. • In the last quarter of the season, Triathlon Victoria embarked on an ambitious club engagement strategy meeting face WRIDFHZLWKPRUHWKDQRIWKHDϒOLDWHGFOXEVWRKHDUZKDWWKH\ZDQWHGIURP7ULDWKORQ9LFWRULD1RWVXUSULVLQJO\ their top 3 priorities are: providing quality training services, growing membership and servicing their current members. ,QDGGLWLRQFOXEVVHHWKHPDMRUFKDOOHQJHVDV PDLQWDLQLQJUHWDLQLQJPHPEHUVHQVXULQJDϑRUGDELOLW\DQGHQJDJLQJ volunteers. Triathlon Victoria will work together to address each of these and support or clubs in the coming years. • Excitement is building for the inaugural Victorian Triathlon State Series in 2015-2016. The eleven event series across all disciplines and triathlon distances will further connect our stakeholders, clubs and members by providing the opportunity to accrue points towards the achievement awards for clubs, high performance squads and age group athletes at the 2016 Annual Awards. Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 HIGHLIGHTS FROM TRIATHLON WA • 7KUHHQHZWULDWKORQFOXEVDϒOLDWHGLQWREULQJWRWKHWRWDOQXPEHURIDϒOLDWHGFOXE • A key governance activity was the strengthening of the board processes through the creation of new sub-committees. • Audit & Risk Committee – promote accountability, support measures to improve management performance and inter- nal controls, oversee and monitor the external audit and the compliance and risk functions and oversee the integrity RI7:$¶V¿QDQFLDOUHSRUWLQJV\VWHPV • Technical Reference Panel – to provide advice in relation to the technical program so that it continues to evolve to be a best practice program. • SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon culminating in the SunSmart Ironman 70.3 event continued to exceed all previous benchmarks with individual registrations increasing by 6%. More than 3,300 participants took part across the Ironman 70.3, Open Water Swim and SunSmart Kids Triathlon over the weekend. • In excess of 22,000 race starts in the 2014-15 year. • SunSmart Kids Triathlon Events continued to provide a series of event participation opportunities for children between the ages of 7 and 15 in both metropolitan and regional areas throughout the state. • There were 7 athletes in the Triathlon Excellence Program (TEP) squad in 2014-15. A draft legal race series was intro- GXFHGIRUWKH¿UVWWLPHZKLFKSURYLGHGDGUDIWOHJDOUDFLQJH[SHULHQFHIRURXUMXQLRUDWKOHWHVLQ:$-HVVLFD&OD[WRQ had an outstanding year winning the TEP athlete of the year and placing fourth overall in the TA National Junior Series. NTA athlete Keira Hedgeland won the overall National Junior Series title. • 7KH7HFKQLFDO3URJUDPFRQWLQXHGWRJURZZLWK WHFKQLFDORϒFLDOVVXSSOLHGDFURVVHYHQWVWKURXJKRXWWKHVHD- VRQ0LULDP2¶'RQRJKXHZDVUHFRJQLVHGDVWKH7HFKQLFDO2ϒFLDORIWKH • Mike Gee won the Triathlon Australia Age Group Coach of the Year at the Triathlon Australia annual awards. • At the Annual Awards breakfast held in June at Crown Burswood, Katey Gibb won the Triathlete of the Year Award for the third year in a row while Paul McKay also won the award for the third time. www.triathlon.org.au | 69 GOVERNANCE www.triathlon.org.au | 71 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 3ЌϿЍЃϾϿЈЎ ,ЈЎϿЌϿЍЎϿϾ'ЃЌϿϽЎЉЌ 'ϻАЃϾ)ϿЌЌЃϿЌ %ϿЈ+ЉЏЍЎЉЈ Resident of Melbourne, VIC Resident of Sydney, NSW Elected to the Board in Elected to the Board in October November 2009. Elected as 2012. President in October 2012. %HQLVDTXDOL¿HG/DZ\HUKROGLQJ 'DYLG)HUULHUKDVEHHQDTXDOL¿HG a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) accountant for more than 24 from Bond University. As a years, is an Associate member Corporate Counsel for Telstra of the Institute of Chartered for over 9 years, Ben has been Accountants, and is a partner responsible for providing legal and Australian Service Line Head support to Telstra’s Media, Brand, of the forensic service division Advertising and Sponsorships IRULQWHUQDWLRQDODFFRXQWLQJ¿UP%'2'DYLGZDVIRUPHUO\ teams and also has commercial experience managing DSDUWQHURIWKHLQWHUQDWLRQDODFFRXQWLQJ¿UP.30* Telstra’s sports and arts sponsorship portfolio. Prior to joining Telstra, Ben was a Senior Associate at Blake David has competed nationally for many years and Dawson Waldron (now Ashurst Lawyers). represented Australia on the age group team at the Vancouver World Championships in 2008, the London Ben is a keen triathlete having represented Australia World Championships in 2013 and the Edmonton World as an age group athlete at the 2007 Hamburg World Championships in 2014. He previously spent 18 months Championships. DVWKH&KLHI)LQDQFLDO2ϒFHURIDSULYDWHEXVLQHVVDQG as a Board member, aims to combine his love of triathlon ZLWKKLV¿QDQFLDODFXPHQ ,ЈЎϿЌϿЍЎϿϾ'ЃЌϿϽЎЉЌ ,ЈЎϿЌϿЍЎϿϾ'ЃЌϿϽЎЉЌ 0ЃϽЅ0ϻЌЉЈϿГ 0ЃІϿЍ6ЎϿБϻЌЎ Resident of Sydney, NSW Resident of Gold Coast, QLD Appointed to the Board in May Appointed to the Board in April 2012. Elected in October 2013. 2011. Elected in October 2013. Mick has been involved in the Miles has an impressive sport of Triathlon for 31 years background in swimming, speed as a professional athlete, age skating, duathlon, aquathlon, group competitor, coach, race triathlon and cycling - winning director, volunteer, and held national championships in all administrative and executive six sports. He made his debut positions. Mick is a Life Member as a professional triathlete at of Cronulla triathlon Club and an the age of 15, and went on active member of Engadine Triathlon club. to win the World Indoor Championships, a World Cup Championship, 10 ITU World Cups, the 1996 and 2000 As an athlete Mick represented Australia in 1990 at the Australian Championships and, added two World Records Auckland Commonwealth Games, won the Noosa Triathlon to his name. in 1989, and has won 3 world titles as an age group competitor. Mick holds six University degrees including a 0LOHV¿QLVKHGWKLQWKH2O\PSLF*DPHVQGDW doctorate in education. the 2002 Commonwealth Games, and was awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2001. Miles remains actively involved with triathlons and his foremost priority is to help raise the level of junior talent in Australia. He now works in property as a National Retail Leasing Manager. Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 ,ЈЎϿЌϿЍЎϿϾ'ЃЌϿϽЎЉЌ ,ЈЎϿЌϿЍЎϿϾ'ЃЌϿϽЎЉЌ -ϻϽЋЏЃ.ϿЈЈГ 0ЃϽЂϿІІϿ&ЉЉЊϿЌ Resident of Brisbane, QLD Resident of Brisbane, QLD Appointed to the Board in Elected to the Board in October December 2010. Elected in 2014. October 2013. An accomplished keynote Jacqui’s involvement with and motivational speaker, triathlon began as a participant Michelle takes her professional LQ DQGDVDQRϒFLDOLQ background in behavioural while living in Canada. In 1990 change and delivers powerful -DFTXLZDVDWHFKQLFDORϒFLDO personal examples of for the ITU World Triathlon successfully navigating change, Championships in Florida, USA and also a member of the for individuals and organisations. Ontario Association of Triathletes Board and the Triathlon Canada Board. Michelle is a professional coach and mentor and has a passion for connection at all levels of an organisation. Jacqui has held a number of appointments within Recently Michelle’s professional focus has been on the Triathlon Queensland as a Board Member, Technical national merger integration of a professional membership Committee Chair and National Technical Committee association where she was driven by a strong desire to State Representative and is currently the Chair of the ensure value for all. Triathlon Australia National Technical Committee. Jacqui has over 20 years’ experience in sales and marketing Michelle has previously held the position of Independent LQWKHVFLHQWL¿FLQGXVWU\FXUUHQWO\ZRUNLQJIRU5RFKH Diagnostics. Director on the Triathlon Queensland board. ,ЈϾϿЊϿЈϾϿЈЎ'ЃЌϿϽЎЉЌ ,ЈϾϿЊϿЈϾϿЈЎ'ЃЌϿϽЎЉЌ (ЇЇϻ&ϻЌЈϿГ 6ϻЌϻЂ&ЌЉБІϿГ Emma is a World Triathlon Hall Resident of Brisbane, QLD of Fame and Triathlon Australia Appointed to the Board in Hall of Fame inductee. Prior to December 2013. being a triathlete, Emma had a background in athletics and was Sarah is a Chartered Accountant one of Australia’s leading young with ten years experience as a distance runners. business advisor in Corporate Finance. Key skills include Since retirement Emma has transactional due diligence, worked with her Cardiologist and valuations and advisory. Sarah KDVUHWXUQHGWRDOHYHORI¿WQHVV was the 2006 National Deloitte that allows her to continue an Business Woman of the Year. active lifestyle. Emma now spends her time coaching and teaching others the skills involved in becoming a more Sarah took a leave of absence in 2008 and 2009 to race successful triathlete and has developed an online training professionally for Australia in the ITU World Championship system emmacarney.com. Series, returning to full time work at Deloitte 2010. Emma as a Triathlon Australia board member has a 6LQFH6DUDKKDVZRUNHGLQDVHQLRU¿QDQFHUROH special interest in Australia’s High Performance Triathlon within GE, leading the integration of an acquired entity. program. www.triathlon.org.au | 73 TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA STAFF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Anne Gripper NATIONAL MANAGER, CORPORATE SERVICES Stuart Hoopmann NATIONAL MANAGER, PARTICIPATION AND MEMBERSHIP Katie Kelly NATIONAL MANAGER, EVENTS Lisa Dent NATIONAL MANAGER, TECHNICAL Michael Haarsma NATIONAL MANAGER, COACH DEVELOPMENT Graeme Hill NATIONAL MANAGER, COMMUNICATION AND PROJECTS Kate Gallop NATIONAL AGE GROUP MANAGER Alexandra Fehon NATIONAL PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR Bernard Savage NATIONAL MANAGER, HIGH PERFORMANCE PATHWAY Craig Redman NATIONAL TALENT PATHWAY MANAGER Keiran Barry NATIONAL MANAGER, PARATRIATHLON Kathryn Periac HEAD COACH, NATIONAL PERFORMANCE CENTRE GOLD COAST Dan Atkins HIGH PERFORMANCE OPERATIONS MANAGER Emma Whitelaw FINANCE MANAGER Mui Choy ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR Rachel Mullane until Feb 2015 / Mary Costello NATIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA STATE AND TERRITORY ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES REPRESENTATIVES Anne Gripper Craig Johns (ACT) Stuart Hoopmann Phil Dally (NSW) Kate Gallop Anna Goat/Ange Castle (NT) Michael Haarsma Tony Compier/Tim Harradine (QLD) Katie Kelly Jane Roads (SA) Graeme Hill Tracy Doherty (TAS) Lisa Dent *UDQW&RVJULϑ 9,& Hayley Lethlean/Peter Minchin (WA) AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES ITU VICE PRESIDENT Bill Walker ITU PARATRIATHLON COMMITTEE Murray Hilder ITU MULTISPORT COMMITTEE Brian Hinton OTU VICE PRESIDENT Peter Hedge Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 BOARD SUB COMMITTEES AGE GROUP COMMITTEE AWARDS COMMITTEE Michael Maroney (Chair) John Barker (Chair) Anne Besser (Age group athlete) Emma Carney (Former Elite athlete) 7RQ\'Xϑ\ $JHJURXSDWKOHWH Brian Hinton (Former Board Member) Cyrma Hearn (Age group athlete) Jane Hunt (Historian) James Rosborough (Age group athlete) Amanda Lulham (Journalist) Leanne Southwell (Age group athlete) Maureen Cummings (Athlete) Anne Gripper (CEO) Anne Gripper (CEO) Katie Kelly (Executive Support) Kate Gallop (Executive Support) ELITE ATHLETE SELECTION COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE Ian Fullager (Chair) Ms. Sarah Crowley (Chair) Miles Stewart (Board representative) Mr. Grant Vickery Melissa Ashton-Garard (Former Elite Athlete) Mr. Cameron Tuohy Rina Hill (former Elite athlete) David Ferrier (President) Brian Hinton (Former Board Member) Anne Gripper (CEO) Chris Nunn (Paralympic Coach) Greg Thompson (Auditor) Bernard Savage (Executive Support) Stuart Hoopmann (Executive Support) HIGH PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE NATIONAL TECHNICAL & OPERATIONAL Miles Stewart (Chair) RISK COMMITTEE Melissa Ashton-Garard (Former Elite Athlete) Mr Mike Allan (Chair) Phil Borgeaud (AIS) Ms Jacqui Kenny (TA Board Member) Andrew Collins (ASC) Mr Dave Williams (Technical Triathlon NSW) Ben Gathercole (Former coach) Ms Cathy Hoare (Technical Triathlon WA) Mick Maroney (Board Representative) 0V*DL:HEVWHU 7HFKQLFDO2ϒFLDO Anne Gripper (CEO) Mr Mark Emerton (Event Organiser) Bernard Savage (Executive Support) Mr Tony Archer (Director of Referees) Ms Lisa Dent (TA) Mr Michael Haarsma (Executive Support) PRESIDENTS COMMITTEE PARATRIATHLON COMMITTEE David Ferrier (TA) Murray Hilder (Chair) Phil Blumberg (NT) Kathryn Periac (National Manager Paratriathlon) Steve Gatt (VIC) Lindy Hou (Athlete) Chris Clohesy (SA) Michael Milton (Athlete) Brad Gunn (QLD) Mark Williamson (Triathlon QLD) Marcus Haward / Casey Mainsbridge (TAS) Anne Gripper (CEO) Steve Hough (ACT) Katie Kelly (Executive Support) Grant Leslie (NSW) Peter Rash (WA) Anne Gripper (CEO) Stuart Hoopmann (Executive Support) www.triathlon.org.au | 75 HONOUR BOARD www.triathlon.org.au | 77 OLYMPIC GAMES REPRESENTATIVES 2012 Courtney Atkinson Erin Densham (B) Brad Kahlefeldt Emma Jackson Brendan Sexton (PPD0RϑDWW 2008 Courtney Atkinson Emma Snowsill (G) Brad Kahlefeldt (PPD0RϑDWW 6 Erin Densham 2004 Greg Bennett Loretta Harrop (S) Simon Thompson Rina Hill Peter Robertson Maxine Seear 2000 Miles Stewart Michellie Jones (S) Craig Walton Nicole Hackett Peter Robertson Loretta Harrop COMMONWEALTH GAMES REPRESENTATIVES 2014 Aaron Royle (B - team relay) (PPD0RϑDWW %WHDPUHOD\ RyanBailie (B - team relay) Emma Jackson (B - team relay) Dab Wilson Ashleigh Gentle 2006 Brad Kahlefeldt (G) Emma Snowsill (G) Peter Robertson (B) Annabel Luxford Simon Thompson Felicity Abram 2002 Miles Stewart (S) Nicole Hackett (B) Chris McCormack Michellie Jones Peter Robertson Loretta Harrop 1990 Australian Commonwealth Games Demonstration Triathlon Team Brad Beven Greg Welch Troy Fidler Simon Skillicorn Matt Koorey Chipmunk Frazer Shane Johnson Anthony Mckeon Stephen Foster Gerard Donnelly Tony Unicomb Mick Maroney Liz Hepple Michellie Jones Louise Bonham Sue Turner Loretta Garrett Deanna Blegg Bianca Van Woesik Erica Wilkinson Melinda Mentha Carol Pickard Maureen Cummings Fiona Wood TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES 2015 Nicole Hackett 2014 Louise Mackinlay Stephen Foster 2013 Brad Beven 2012 Emma Carney Jackie Fairweather Loretta Harrop 2009 Michellie Jones Miles Stewart Greg Welch Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 AUSTRALIAN ELITE WORLD CHAMPIONS ITU TRIATHLON WORLD CHAMPIONS 1990 Greg Welch 1991 Miles Stewart 1992 Michellie Jones 1993 Michellie Jones 1994 Emma Carney & Ben Bright (Jnr) and Clare Carey (Jnr) 1995 Chris Hill (Jnr) 1996 Jackie Gallagher & Joanne King (Jnr) 1997 Emma Carney & Chris McCormack & Nicole Hackett (Jnr) 1998 Joanne King & Nicole Hackett (Jnr) 1999 Loretta Harrop & Courtney Atkinson (Jnr) 2000 Nicole Hackett 2001 Peter Robertson 2002 Brad Kahlefeldt (U23) 2003 Emma Snowsill & Peter Robertson & Nikki Egyed (U23) & Felicity Abram (Jnr) 2004 Annabel Luxford (U23) 2005 Emma Snowsill & Peter Robertson 2006 Emma Snowsill & Erin Densham (U23) 2009 (PPD0RϑDWW 2010 (PPD0RϑDWW (PPD-DFNVRQ 8 $VKOHLJK*HQWOH -QU 2012 Aaron Royle (U23) 2013 Charlotte McShane (U23) ITU PARATRIATHLON WORLD CHAMPIONS 2009 %LOO&KDϑH\ 75, 2011 %LOO&KDϑH\ 75, 2012 %LOO&KDϑH\ 75, 2013 %LOO&KDϑH\ 75, 2014 Sally Pilbeam (PT3) ITU DUATHLON WORLD CHAMPIONS ITU AQUATHLON WORLD CHAMPIONS 1992 Jenny Alcorn 1998 Rina Hill 1993 Greg Welch 1999 Rina Hill 1996 Andrew Noble and Jackie Gallagher 1997 Jonathan Hall ITU LONG DISTANCE WORLD CHAMPIONS 1999 Jackie Gallagher 1996 Greg Welch 2006 /HRQ*ULϒQ 1998 Rina Hill 2012 Felicity Sheedy-Ryan 2012 Chris McCormack 2014 Gillian Backhouse (U23) & Jake Birtwhistle 2013 Melissa Hauschildt (Junior) IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONS IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONS Greg Welch 1994 Michellie Jones 2006 Craig Alexander Chris McCormack 2007 Mirinda Carfrae Craig Alexander 2008 Craig Alexander 2009 Chris McCormack & Mirinda Carfrae 2010 Craig Alexander 2011 Craig Alexander & Melissa Rollison Pete Jacobs 2012 Mirinda Carfrae 2013 Melissa Hauschildt Mirinda Carfrae 2014 www.triathlon.org.au | 79 AWARD AND RECOGNITION TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA LIFE MEMBERS Ken Bonham Dr Jim Hazel Brian Hinton Bill Walker SERVICE TO THE SPORT AWARD WINNERS 2015 Ken Baggs 2014 Phil Coles AM and Col Stewart 2013 David Hansen & Garth Prowd LEGEND OF THE SPORT AWARD WINNERS 2015 2014 Jan Wanklyn, Marc Dragan, Kevin Fergusson and Rina Hill, Greg Stewart, Bob Telfer and Brian Barr Greg Reddan COACHING AWARD WINNERS 2014 High Performance Coach of the year award - Stephen Moss (QLD) Age Group Coach of the year award - Mike Gee (WA) 2014 High Performance Coach of the year award - Jamie Turner (NSW) Age Group Coach of the year award - Jarrod Evans (VIC) 2013 Age Group Coach of the year award - Matthew Dymond (NSW) JOHN ISON AWARD WINNERS 2015 2014 Gai Webster (ACT) Debbie Hooper-Lees (QLD) 2013 2009 Jonathan Treloar (VIC) Jacqui Kenny (QLD) 2008 2007 Frank Stapleton (WA) & David Wilkinson (SA) Murray Hilder (NSW) ROB GEORGE AWARD FOR TECHNICAL OFFICIALS 2015 2014 Brian Hinton (VIC) and David Wilkinsin (SA) Sally Ham (VIC) and Suzie Bower (TAS) www.triathlon.org.au | 81 2014-2015 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONS National Sprint Distance Championship National Standard Distance Championship National Long Distance Championship National Duathlon Championship National Cross Triatlon Championship National Paratriathlon Championship National ITU Junior Triathlon Championship National Youth Triathlon Championship Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 SPRINT DUATHLON NATIONAL CHAMPIONS STANDARD DUATHLON NATIONAL ADELAIDE, OCTOBER 2014 CHAMPIONS ADELAIDE, OCTOBER 2014 Male Female Male Female Luke Willian Sarah Crowley Elite Sascha Bondarenko- $QQHOLVH-HϑHULHV U23 Edwards Luke Willian Fern Davies Junior Matt Smith Brandi Alberts 16-19 Shanon Govindan Cameron Roberts Jo Ryn Tan 20-24 Matt Baker Taneil Davidson Hugh Allen Anna Booth 25-29 Leigh Stabryla Catherine Allison Cameron Morrissey Rebecca Lewis 30-34 Ryan Johnson Lesley Turnbull Matt Breakspear Claire Hawkins 35-39 Andrew Carracher Robyn Winn Andrew Cross Janet Martin 40-44 Rowan Walker Karen Barrow Daryn James Rina Hill 45-49 Peter Walker Christine Wolfson Michael Pratt Celine Hepworth 50-54 Kevin Tankyard Janet Ferguson Kevin Goodwin 6DOO\-HϑUH\ 55-59 *HRϑUH\7D\ORU Nancy Cullen 5LFKDUG-HϑUH\ Jan Daley 60-64 Phil Benoit Andrena Moore David Taylor 65-69 Witold Krajewski Judy Tarleton Ken Murley Val Lambert 70-74 Heiko Schaefer Hannelore Paxton 75-79 Jolyon Ward 80-84 Radovan Leovic 85+ CROSS TRIATHLON NATIONAL CHAMPIONS LONG DISTANCE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS BENDIGO, DECEMBER 2014 GEELONG, FEBRUARY 2015 Male Female Max Neumann Dimity-Lee Duke Elite Craig Alexander Liz Blatchford Open 16-17 Matilda Terry 18-19 David Bojczenko Mitchell Sharkey 20-24 Shane Ilgen Madi Roberts $QGUHZ1RRUGKRϑ 25-29 Nathan Shearer Zoe Adams Guy Jones Gael Sommerville 30-34 Chris Fuchs Amanda Wilson Sam Hume Virginie Bernard 35-39 Steve Guy Claire Hawkins Mack Clarkson Caitlin Wade 40-44 David Meade Meagan Harvey Brian Millett Cathy Milgate 45-49 Tim Lang Helen Roach Chris Dimos Kerrie Muir 50-54 Barry Bodsworth Ana Ortel 55-59 Brett O’Neill Deb Kempe 60-64 Philip Hanley 65-69 Bomber Hutchinson 70+ Ken Murley www.triathlon.org.au | 83 SPRINT DISTANCE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS STANDARD DISTANCE NATIONAL ELWOOD, FEBRUARY 2015 CHAMPIONS WOLLONGONG, MARCH 2015 WOLLONGONG, MARCH 2015 DEVONPORT, FEBRUARY 2015 Male Female Male Female Jake Birtwhistle Natalie Van Coevorden Elite Jacob Birtwhistle Jaz Hedgeland U23 Junior Chris Huang Grace Hoitink 16-19 Chris Huang Steph Burstall Cameron Roberts Grace Thek 20-24 Jack Bigmore Elyse Forster Craig Davis Shari Livingston 25-29 Craig Davis Kate Bramley Anthony Goss Vanessa Jackson 30-34 Chris Fuchs Rowena Moore Adam Beckworth Andrea Hopkins 35-39 Stephane Vander Brug- Kate Strong gen Adam Conquest Beverly Thomas 40-44 Hugh Bonney Cath Chatterton Jeremy Critchett Lyndal Green 45-49 Tim Lang Tracy Foyster Tim Bentley Marion Hermitage 50-54 Barry Bodsworth Louisa Abram Kevin King 6DOO\-HϑUH\ 55-59 John Hill Kim Elvery Philip Hanley Jennifer Lucas 60-64 Robert Picken Gillian Akers John Bailey Janice Iredale 65-69 Robert Mackenzie Annie Simmons Ken Murley 70-74 Ken Murley 75-79 Lachlan Lewis PARATRIATHLON NATIONAL CHAMPIONS PENRITH, NSW, JANUARY 2015 Male Female TRI 1 %LOO&KDϑH\ TRI 2 Brant Garvey TRI 3 Matthew Stark Debbie Wendt TRI 4 Tony Scoleri Claire Mclean TRI 5 Justin Godfrey TRI 6a Jeremy McClure TRI 6b Jonathan Goerlach Lindy Hou Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONS TWIN WATERS, MARCH 2015 Male Female 13-14yrs Samuel Tierney Tahlia Fletcher 15-16yrs Lachlan Sosinski Keely Whittaker 17-18yrs Ryan Roberts Bianca Jones JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONS DEVONPORT, FEBRUARY 2015 Male Female Luke Whelan, Matt Roberts Brittany Dutton ITU JUNIOR AND YOUTH SERIES CHAMPIONS Male Junior Female Matthew Roberts 1st Kira Hedgeland Matt Hauser 2nd Sophie Malowiecki Calvin Quirk 3rd Dimi Coventry Youth Lorcan Redmond 1st Ellie Hoitink Elliot Schultz 2nd Bree Thistlethwait Lachlan Twyford 3rd Samantha Whitting www.triathlon.org.au | 85 Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 2014 ITU WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AGE GROUP TEAMS ITU WORLD LONG DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP MOTALA, SWEEDEN JUNE 2015 Female Male Jyotsana Gill 25-29 (B) Nicholas Guz 25-29 Karlene Kilgour 30-34 John Paul Clark 30-34 Nicole Robertson 30-34 (B) Shane Gibbs 30-34 (G) Natalie Edwards 35-39 (S) Peter Mauro 30-34 (S) Melanie Cowan 35-39 Julian Aitken 35-39 Annabelle Hartigan 35-39 David Hine 35-39 Kate Strong 35-39 (G) Mark Huber 35-39 Melanie Thomas 35-39 John Nelson 35-39 Zoe Hubball 40-44 Corey Phillips 35-39 Carrie Prosser 45-49 Simon Direen 40-44 Gayle Young 45-49 Anton Guinea 40-44 Marion Hermitage 50-54 (G) Clint Van Beveren 40-44 (B) Karen McPherson 55-59 Richard Palmer 45-49 Victoria Symes 55-59 Nick Crane 50-54 Cheryl Ogden 60-64 (G) Ian Fabian 50-54 Terence McMaster 50-54 Male Guy Creber 55-59 Brett Armstrong 20-24 Phillip Hermitage 55-59 (S) Ben Coventry 20-24 Michael Ryle 55-59 (G) Jason Limbert 20-24 Piet Crosby 65-69 (S) Ryan Waddington 20-24 (G) John Hiron 65-69 Craig Davis 25-29 (G) ITU WORLD DUATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP PONTEVEDRA ITU DUATHLON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS MAY 2014 Female Luke Taylor 30-34 Stephanie Harrison 16-19 Chris Weier 35-39 Alex McDougall 25-29 Peter Nowill 35-39 Danielle Jolly 35-39 Mathew Walker 35-39 Natalie Martin 35-39 Steve Kanowski 35-39 Virginia Hannah 40-44 Craig O'Connell 35-39 Jenny Sullivan 40-44 Lee Jackson 45-49 Belinda Ward 40-44 Jamie Muir 45-49 Janet Ferguson 50-54 (B) Greg Baxter 45-49 Christine Pauling 50-54 Mark Irving 50-54 Jennifer Dowie 55-59 (G) Brett Bond 50-54 Debra Kempe 55-59 (G) Francis Mahony 50-54 6DOO\-HϑUH\ 55-59 (S) Mark Dawson 60-64 Male 5LFKDUG-HϑUH\ 60-64 Tristan Harrison 20-24 Witold Krajewski 65-69 (S) Matt Baker 20-24 David Wells 65-69 Lachlan McDougall 20-24 John Taylor 70-74 Sean Whitehead 20-24 Radovan Leovic 85-89 (S) www.triathlon.org.au | 87 ITU WORLD STANDARD DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP EDMONTON, CANADA SEPTEMBER 2014 Female Jacinta Smithers 18-19 Kendall Strachan 30-34 Rachel Monahan 45-49 Sasha Frankel 20-24 Jennifer Veitch 30-34 Shannon Quartly 45-49 Jasmine Frankel 20-24 Emily Washbrook 30-34 Tracy Quin 45-49 Gabrielle Kukla 20-24 Katrina Williamson 30-34 $OOLVRQ5DWFOLϑH 45-49 Maddie Morton 20-24 Marie Wyche 30-34 Sally Taggart 45-49 Emma Oliver 20-24 Carrie Barrett 35-39 Tracy Tucker 45-49 Kelly Penfold 20-24 Janine Barrow 35-39 Catherine West 45-49 Madi Roberts 20-24 Sheridan Brown 35-39 Tina Whiteside 45-49 Courtney Schmid 20-24 Cathy Choi 35-39 Louisa Abram 50-54 Anthea Stacey 20-24 Natalie Edwards 35-39 Stella Barber 50-54 Jennifer Stockwell 20-24 Melanie Gillespie 35-39 Amanda Barlow 50-54 Georgia Stott 20-24 Kelly Johnston 35-39 Anne Beare 50-54 Jo Ryn Tan 20-24 Alison Klingberg 35-39 Rosanna Crisp 50-54 Rhuannon Tucker 20-24 Marnie Kikken 35-39 Alanna Dawes 50-54 Kate Vernon 20-24 Rosie McGeoch 35-39 Trudy Fenton 50-54 Carly Walsh 20-24 Jaselyn O'Sullivan 35-39 Kate Marchant 50-54 Brooke Williams 20-24 Jocelyn Pollock 35-39 Meegan Osti 50-54 Catherine Allison 25-29 Robyn Power 35-39 Christine Pauling 50-54 Priscilla Barrington 25-29 Sarah Richmond 35-39 Karen Poad 50-54 Anna Booth 25-29 Alison Ryan 35-39 Michele Roche 50-54 Kate Bramley 25-29 Emily Swales 35-39 Annette Sampson 50-54 Amelia Briody 25-29 Kylie Bernoth 40-44 Jennifer Strack 55-59 Rebecca Edwards 25-29 Carly Bull 40-44 Helen Sturman 55-59 Erin Hansell 25-29 Catherine Chatterton 40-44 Annie Wynne 55-59 Jacqueline Henricks 25-29 Michelle Chen 40-44 Gillian Akers 60-64 Kym Ireland 25-29 Raelene Dowling 40-44 Catharina Hamilton 60-64 Georgia Jones 25-29 Michelle Gemmell 40-44 Robyn McClelland 60-64 Holly Khan 25-29 Virginia Hannah 40-44 Deborah Shapira 60-64 Tamara Leonard 25-29 Kimberly Hurley 40-44 Kathie Felgate 65-69 Shari Livingston 25-29 Kirstin Leech 40-44 Michaela Murray 25-29 Kim Mason 40-44 Alicia Norris 25-29 Rebecca Moroney 40-44 Holly Orchard 25-29 Danielle Nordeck 40-44 Lauren Walton 25-29 Nickie Scriven 40-44 Elisha Bellchambers 30-34 Natalie Sheehan 40-44 Melissa Burgoyne 30-34 Rowena Sinclair-Smith 40-44 Sarah Cairns 30-34 Tanie Singer 40-44 Claire Cornwall 30-34 Caitlin Wade 40-44 Erin Doyle 30-34 Heather Carins 45-49 Alise Farrelly 30-34 Jo Cochrane 45-49 Amy Ford 30-34 Samatha Dwyer 45-49 Katherine Hancock 30-34 Lyndal Green 45-49 Bianca Harding 30-34 Barbara Hill 45-49 Manue (Claire-Emmanu) 30-34 Skye Howie 45-49 Hooper-Bue Sian Reece 30-34 Lisa Kruger 45-49 Sabina Rees 30-34 Petro Kuiper 45-49 Stephanie Stokes 30-34 Joanna Lilley 45-49 Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 Male Ryan Hudson 18-19 William Pullin 30-34 Michael Van Doorn 45-49 Ed Adcock 20-24 Matthew Rixon 30-34 Darryl Worthington 45-49 Elliot Brown 20-24 (S) Cameron Storm 30-34 Michael Anderson 50-54 Shannon Cox 20-24 Brent Sweeney 30-34 John Auriac 50-54 Dylan Eeles 20-24 Rob Taylor 30-34 Robert Baade 50-54 Mitchell Frankish 20-24 Ben Tuddenham 30-34 Clint Bain 50-54 Robert Hale 20-24 Julien Van Den Berg 30-34 Stephen Baker 50-54 Hamish Harrison 20-24 David Washbrook 30-34 Roger Cadle 50-54 Jack Hawke 20-24 Jimmy Barrett 35-39 Ed Conway 50-54 Shane Ilgen 20-24 Wade Burns 35-39 Chris Dunn 50-54 Luke Jackson 20-24 Stephen Durant 35-39 Dennis Eiszele 50-54 Nathan Josefski 20-24 Mark Garcia 35-39 James Greet 50-54 Emmett Karstrom 20-24 Nik Howe 35-39 Lance Hughes 50-54 Paul Marchant 20-24 Julian Le Plastrier 35-39 Warren Kruger 50-54 George Peppou 20-24 Mark Lucas 35-39 David Mackay 50-54 Tyler Phillips 20-24 John Nelson 35-39 Francis Mahony 50-54 Jack Simpson 20-24 Nick Potter 35-39 Brook Paviour 50-54 Daudi Somi 20-24 Chris Schutt 35-39 Ian Simington 50-54 Will Tickner 20-24 Kane Southwell 35-39 Gary Tall 50-54 Raphael Winn 20-24 Dean Spinks 35-39 Simon Thiessen 50-54 Aaron Ashdown 25-29 Adam Trottman 35-39 Clive Tucker 50-54 Cameron Bean 25-29 Chris Weier 35-39 David Wilson 50-54 Matthew Brittan 25-29 David Bentley 40-44 Ken Ardern 55-59 Allister Caird 25-29 Justin Brown 40-44 Allan Bieber 55-59 Michael Chapman 25-29 John Creed 40-44 Richard Burnell 55-59 (B) Oliver Cook 25-29 Andrew Ferguson 40-44 Andrew Burns 55-59 *HRϑ&R[ 25-29 Stephen Foster-Swan 40-44 Paul Carey 55-59 Craig Davis 25-29 (S) Scott Gemmekk 40-44 7RQ\'Xϑ\ 55-59 Jason Delfos 25-29 Neil Johnson 40-44 Mike Dunstan 55-59 Heath Edwards 25-29 Mathew McKay 40-44 Paul Felgate 55-59 Nigel Freeman 25-29 Craig Rankin 40-44 Brad Gunn 55-59 Tom Giles 25-29 Warwick Semit 40-44 David Herbig 55-59 Lachlan Green 25-29 Rodney Tanner 40-44 William Hoogenboom 55-59 Jackson Heil 25-29 Paul Taylor 40-44 Shane Lawrence 55-59 Simon Herring 25-29 Selwyn Van Wyk 40-44 Barry Lipp 55-59 Joshua Hillard 25-29 Daniel Weeks 40-44 Garry Maddox 55-59 Nicholas Kitis 25-29 Bryan Wilkinson 40-44 Stephen Mann 55-59 Nicholas Peterson 25-29 Darren Donaldson 45-49 Chris Penfold 55-59 Nick Teague 25-29 David Ferrier 45-49 Mike Tyler 55-59 Thomas Warren 25-29 Kevin Halse 45-49 Anthony Burke 60-64 Andrew Colman 30-34 Andrew Hillard 45-49 Robert Frazer 60-64 Phil Corlis 30-34 Carl Hoddy 45-49 3KLOLS-HϑHULHV 60-64 Daniel Edge 30-34 Jason Hope 45-49 Greg Salter 60-64 (B) Marco Faraone 30-34 Lee Jackson 45-49 Dermont Buckley 65-69 Kenneth George 30-34 David King 45-49 Jonathan Hamwood 65-69 Leigh Graham 30-34 Trevor Matthews 45-49 Rob Mackenzie 65-69 Sam Husband 30-34 David Neville 45-49 Marcus Roberts 65-69 Brett Jones 30-34 Robert Quirk 45-49 Brian Chandler 70-74 Raea Khan 30-34 Barry Smith 45-49 Raymond Hunt 70-74 Ben Lowrey 30-34 Lee Taylor 45-49 Ken Murley 70-74 Clinton Millar 30-34 Daniel Turner 45-49 Lachlan Lewis 75-79 (G) www.triathlon.org.au | 89 ITU WORLD SPRINT DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP EDMONTON, CANADA SEPTEMBER 2014 Female Teneah Carey 16-19 Rebecca Moroney 30-34 Jan Dean 50-54 Amy Collins 16-19 Joanne Speers 30-34 Anne Gripper 50-54 Ella Connaghan 16-19 Carrie Tansey 30-34 Louise Heywood 50-54 Chelsea Gerrard 16-19 Emily Washbrook 30-34 Sharon Humphreys 50-54 Grace Hoitink 16-19 Marie Wyche 30-34 Kate Marchant 50-54 Kerry Jonker 16-19 Nicole Annson 35-39 Meegan Osti 50-54 Elle Stevens 16-19 Cathy Choi 35-39 Leanda Robbins 50-54 Savannah Wayner 16-19 Tonette Fung 35-39 Michele Roche 50-54 Kelsey Wilkes 16-19 Tania Gover 35-39 Annette Sampson 50-54 Jacinta Smithers 18-19 Alison Klingberg 35-39 Ceinwyn Whittaker 50-54 Jacqueline Artus 20-24 Sarah Lausberg 35-39 Janelle Wilson 50-54 Lucy Bowden 20-24 Robyn Power 35-39 Colleen Delpech 55-59 Annaleesa Daamen 20-24 Hannah Ryan 35-39 Suzette Gordon 55-59 Jenna Donkin 20-24 Emily Swales 35-39 Elizabeth Gosper 55-59 Alison Faulkner 20-24 Michelle Chen 40-44 Caroline Houston 55-59 Libby Frazer 20-24 Kimberly Dale 40-44 Deborah McDonell 55-59 Kimberly Holding 20-24 Sarah Fishwick 40-44 Kathy Morton 55-59 Claire Huygens 20-24 Petra Glennie 40-44 Jennifer Strack 55-59 (B) (PPD-HϑFRDW 20-24 Virginia Hannah 40-44 Mary Street 55-59 Morgen Kafer 20-24 Janine Kaye 40-44 Eirene Bradley 60-64 Rachel Mullane 20-24 Emma Leonard 40-44 Therese Daamen 60-64 Rhiannon Roberts 20-24 Simone Lewis 40-44 Catharina Hamilton 60-64 Emma Smith 20-24 Melinda Lynagh 40-44 Robyn Mcclelland 60-64 Brooke Williams 20-24 Tanya Moltoni 40-44 Catherine Verry 60-64 Priscilla Barrington 25-29 Danielle Nordeck 40-44 Kathleen Felgate 65-69 Laura Bowmaker 25-29 Nickie Scriven 40-44 Jane Mountford 65-69 (G) Kate Bramley 25-29 (B) Natalie Sheehan 40-44 Christine Walker 65-69 Sophie Bright 25-29 Caitlin Wade 40-44 (B) Sara Coulter 25-29 Carol Wooldridge 40-44 Nora De Bono 25-29 Heather Carins 45-49 Merinda Eckart 25-29 Samantha Dwyer 45-49 Kelly Haines-Sutherland 25-29 Barbara Hill 45-49 Alexandra Keith 25-29 Ingrid Hobson 45-49 Shari Livingston 25-29 Michellie Jones 45-49 (G) Bethany McGowan 25-29 Samantha Keogh 45-49 Tamahra Moore 25-29 Pip Laufmann 45-49 Holly Orchard 25-29 Shannon Quartly 45-49 Aislinn Prendergast 25-29 Elizabeth Sinclair 45-49 Donna Spowart 25-29 Lucinda Skinner 45-49 Libby Storm 25-29 Danielle Syme 45-49 Rebecca York 25-29 Tracy Tucker 45-49 Sarah Cairns 30-34 Robyn Walker 45-49 Alise Farrelly 30-34 Catherine West 45-49 Elizabeth Gardner 30-34 Louisa Abram 50-54 Natasha Horne 30-34 Stella Barber 50-54 Rebecca Lewis 30-34 Rosanna Crisp 50-54 Melissa Lush 30-34 Maureen Cummings 50-54 Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 Male Corey Benham 16-19 Frazer Dowling 35-39 Steve Mackintosh 50-54 Kye Duke 16-19 Xavier Flynn 35-39 (B) Malcolm MacNicol 50-54 Christopher Huang 16-19 Simon Hatlee 35-39 Francis Mahony 50-54 Ryan MacNicol 16-19 Nik Howe 35-39 Michael Pratt 50-54 Pat Manfrin 16-19 Julian Le Plastrier 35-39 Graeme Smyth 50-54 Connor McKay 16-19 Clinton May 35-39 Gary Tall 50-54 Patrick Moore 16-19 Marcus O'Brien 35-39 Simon Thiessen 50-54 Alec Obrien 16-19 Kieron Smith 35-39 Richard Burnell 55-59 (S) Kieran Tall 16-19 Kane Southwell 35-39 Andrew Burns 55-59 Jason Yerbury 16-19 Iain Addinell 40-45 Paul Felgate 55-59 Ryan Yerbury 16-19 David Bentley 40-44 Peter Hedge 55-59 Ryan Hudson 18-19 Troy Grice 40-44 Daryl Herbert 55-59 Thomas Boatman 20-24 Philip Heuzenroeder 40-44 Richard Lenard 55-59 Elliot Brown 20-24 (G) Bradley Kaye 40-44 Kendall McMaster 55-59 Justin Geldard-Ker 20-24 Hansjoerg Knieling 40-44 Neale Pugh 55-59 Robert Hale 20-24 David Mair 40-44 Tony Ruddick 55-59 Hamish Harrison 20-24 Mathew McKay 40-44 Tony Sims 55-59 Jack Matthews 20-24 Andrew O'Brien 40-44 Mike Tyler 55-59 Anthony Sciano 20-24 Stephen Parker 40-44 Ross Allen 60-64 Jessie Thompson 20-24 Daryl Read 40-44 Lawrence Flick 60-64 Will Tickner 20-24 Warwick Semit 40-44 *HRϑ+RXVWRQ 60-64 Taylor Woods 20-24 Phillip Taylor 40-44 Greg Lebeter 60-64 Stephen Brett 25-29 Paul Taylor 40-44 David Morton 60-64 Matt Carroll 25-29 Hendrik Zimmet 40-44 0LFKDHO2 .HHϑH 60-64 Craig Davis 25-29 (S) Michael Bessell 45-49 Greg Salter 60-64 (B) Jason Delfos 25-29 Mark Carey 45-49 Dermot Buckley 65-69 Josh Dew 25-29 Stephen Connor 45-49 Johnathan Hamwood 65-69 Nicholas Kitis 25-29 Wayne Donley 45-49 Gerald Renton 65-69 Brenden Koh 25-29 David Ferrier 45-49 Peter Dwyer 70-74 Andrew MacNamara 25-29 Kevin Halse 45-49 Raymond Hunt 70-74 Owen Maher 25-29 Peter Hansen 45-49 Ken Murley 70-75 (B) Michael Malouf 25-29 Andrew Hill 45-49 Marcus Vowels 70-74 Damien Mcintosh 25-29 Phillip Hoare 45-49 Lachlan Lewis 75-79 Malcolm McLennan 25-29 Carl Hoddy 45-49 Radovan Leovic 80+ Nic Peterson 25-29 Lee Jackson 45-49 Eamonn Ring 25-29 Michael Keogh 45-49 Andrew Vincent 25-29 Ron Meteyard 45-49 Thomas Warren 25-29 Barry Smith 45-49 Murray Cassar 30-34 Tony Syme 45-49 Andrew Cooper 30-34 Lee Taylor 45-49 David Froude 30-34 Dominic Toole 45-49 Kenneth George 30-34 Paul Almond 50-54 Rodney Gretton 30-34 Michael Anderson 50-54 Luke Hughes 30-34 Clint Bain 50-54 Clinton Millar 30-34 Stephen Baker 50-54 Michael Peter Scaturchio 30-34 Stu Blair 50-54 Mark Skilton 30-34 Neil Brooks 50-54 Ryan Webster 30-34 Christopher Dunn 50-54 Daniel Willis 30-34 Stuart Hoopmann 50-54 Jimmy Barrett 35-39 Chris Lake 50-54 Jamie Beccaris 35-39 David Mackay 50-54 www.triathlon.org.au | 91 ITU WORLD AQUATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP EDMONTON, CANADA SEPTEMBER 2014 Female Male Ella Connaghan 16-19 Ryan Macnicol 16-19 Elle Stevens 16-19 Kieran Tall 16-19 Jacinta Smithers 16-19 Jason Yerbury 16-19 Jenna Donkin 20-24 Ryan Yerbury 16-19 Claire Huygens 20-24 Thomas Warren 25-29 Rachel Mullane 20-24 Andrew MacNamara 25-29 Sara Coulter 25-29 David Froude 30-34 Shari Livingston 25-29 Xavier Flynn 35-39 Libby Storm 25-29 Kane Southwell 35-39 Bianca Harding 30-34 Paul Taylor 40-44 Alise Farrelly 30-34 Darryl Worthington 45-49 Emily Swales 35-39 Kevin Halse 45-49 Tanya Moltoni 40-44 Carl Hoddy 45-49 Heather Carins 45-49 Francis Mahony 50-54 (B) Samantha Dwyer 45-49 Gary Tall 50-54 Samantha Keogh 45-49 Clive Tucker 50-54 Maureen Cummings 50-54 Steven Mackintosh 50-54 Jennifer Strack 55-59 (S) Clint Bain 50-54 Annie Wynne 55-59 Dave Mackay 50-54 Kathie Felgate 65-69 Malcolm Macnicol 50-54 Christine Walker 65-69 Michael Anderson 50-54 Paul Felgate 55-59 Richard Burnell 55-59 (B) David Herbig 55-59 Greg Salter 60-64 (S) Anthony Burke 60-64 Gerald Renton 65-69 Jonathan Hamwood 65-69 Raymond Hunt 70-74 (B) Lachlan Lewis 75-79 (B) ITU WORLD PARATRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP EDMONDONT, CANADA SEPTEMBER 2014 Female Male Debbie Wendt PT3 (G) Mark Urquhart PT1 (G) Casey Hyde PT5 (G) Ross Mason PT4 (B) Tony Scoleri PT4 ITU WORLD CROSS TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP ZITTAU, GERMANY AUGUST 2014 Female Male Jaymi Bowyer 25-29 Daniel Norrie 20-24 Allegra Battiato 30-34 Ray Neill 30-34 Naomi Gwynne 45-49 1HLO5DϑDQ 30-34 Linda Thompson 45-49 Steve Nichols 35-39 David McGrory 35-39 Johannes Wevers 45-49 Steve Gwynne 55-59 John Hill 55-59 Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 www.triathlon.org.au | 93 PARTNERS AND SPONSORS PRINCIPAL PARTNER SPORTING PARTNER SPONSORS Special thanks to our sponsors for the 2014-2015 season. Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AOC FUNDING SUPPORT The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has the exclusive responsibility for the representation of Australia at the Olympic Games. To help achieve Australian Olympic Team objectives, the AOC provides funding (AOC Funding) to its member National Federations (NFs), athletes and coaches. AOC Funding is derived from income distributions from the Australian Olympic Foundation, grants from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the licensing and sponsorship activities of the AOC and fundraising by the AOC, State Olympic Councils and their Olympic Team Appeal Committees. AOC Funding for 2016 Olympic Team preparation is determined in accordance with its Program and Funding Guidelines IRUWKH2O\PSLF*DPHV5LR *XLGHOLQHV 6SHFL¿FDOO\$2&)XQGLQJLVSURYLGHGWKURXJKRQHRIWZRSURJUDPV • 2016 Australian Olympic Team Preparation – Funding to NFs • adidas Medal Incentive Funding For the calendar year 2014, the AOC provided the following support to Triathlon Australia, its athletes and coaches: • adidas Medal Incentive Funding - $7,500 In addition, the AOC’s current budgeting for the 2016 Olympic Team bound for Rio de Janeiro is $23.1ww million. The AOC is proud to be able to support Australian athletes to realise their Olympic dreams. www.triathlon.org.au | 95 FINANCIAL REPORT Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2014-2015 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 CONTENTS Page Financial Statements Independent Audit Report 3 Directors' Report 5 Directors' Declaration 10 Statement of Comprehensive Income 11 Statement of Financial Position 12 Statement of Changes in Equity 13 Cash Flow Statement 14 Notes to the Financial Statements 15 Auditors’ Independence Declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 37 2 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Independent Audit Report to the members of Triathlon Australia Limited Report on the Financial Report We have audited the accompanying financial report of Triathlon Australia Limited, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2015, and the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and cash flow statement for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the director’s declaration of Triathlon Australia Limited at the year’s end or from time to time during the financial year. Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporation Act 2001. This responsibility includes designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report resulting from our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the company’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. Our audit does not involve an analysis of the prudence of business decisions made by directors and management. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. 3 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Independent Audit Report to the members of Triathlon Australia Limited Independence In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, provided to the directors of Triathlon Australia Limited, would be in the same terms if provided to the directors as at the date of this auditor’s report. Auditor’s Opinion In our opinion, the financial report of Triathlon Australia Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: a) giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 30 June 2015 and of their performance for the year ended on that date; and b) complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001. ………………………………………… Greg Thompson Auditor HURSTVILLE Date: 23 September 2015 4 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Directors' Report 30 June 2015 Your directors present their report together with financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended 30 June 2015. 1. Principal Activities The principal activities of the Company during the financial year were in accordance with the objects of the Company as outlined in the constitution which are: a. to be the national governing body for Triathlon and be recognised as such by the Australian Olympic Committee, Australian Commonwealth Games Committee, the ITU and the Australian Government; b. become and remain the only Australian affiliate of the ITU or its successor or assign, and represent and promote the interests of the members to the ITU; c. unite the STTAs, Affiliated Clubs and Individual Members; d. encourage, administer, promote, advance and manage Triathlon in Australia through competition and commercial means; e. ensure that Triathlon in Australia is carried on in a manner, which secures and enhances the safety of participants, officials, spectators and the public and which allows the sports to be competitive and fair; f. adopt, formulate, issue, interpret, implement and amend from time to time by-laws, rules and such other regulations as are necessary for the control and conduct of Triathlon in Australia; g. develop, manage and govern Triathlon in Australia in accordance with and having regard to the rules and regulations of the Company; h. arrange for national championships and the selection of national teams and training squads; i. determine, arrange and publish an annual Australian Triathlon calendar of events; j. pursue through itself or other such entity commercial arrangements, including sponsorship and marketing opportunities, as are appropriate to further the Objects; k. formulate or adopt and implement appropriate policies, including policies in relation to sexual harassment, equal opportunity, equity, drugs in sport, health, safety, infectious diseases and such other matters as arise from time to time as issues to be addressed in Triathlon; l. do all that is reasonably necessary to enable these Objects to be achieved and to enable the Members to receive the benefits which these Objects are intended to achieve; m. co-operate or join with or support any association, organisation, society, individual whose activities or purposes are similar to those of the Company or which advance Triathlon in Australia; n. have regard to the public interest in its operations; and undertake and or do all such things or activities as are necessary, incidental or conducive to the advancement of these Objects. 5 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Directors' Report 30 June 2015 2. Operational Review a Financial Operating Results The consolidated deficit of the Company after providing for income tax and eliminating minority equity interests amounted to $19,683 (2014: surplus $46,739). b Dividends paid or declared In accordance with the Constitution of the Company the income and property of the Company must be applied solely towards the promotion of the Objects. No portion of the income or property of the Company may be paid or transferred, directly or indirectly by way of dividend, bonus or otherwise to any Member, No remuneration or other benefit in money or money’s worth may be paid by the Company to any Member who holds any office of the Company. c Funding of operations The Company has maintained its activities in the furtherance of its objectives through volunteer member resources, funding grants from government agencies, sponsorship and membership levies. The Company has also continued to undertake a whole of sport insurance policy. 3. Other items a Significant Changes in State of Affairs No significant changes in the Company‘s state of affairs occurred during the financial year. b After balance day events No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the Company, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Company in future financial years. c Auditor’s Independence Declaration A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is attached. d Rounding of amounts The Company is an entity to which ASIC Class order 98/100 applies and, accordingly, amounts in the financial statements and directors' report have been rounded to the nearest dollar. 6 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Directors' Report 30 June 2015 e Future developments Likely developments in the operations of the Company and the expected results of those operations in future financial years have not been included in this report as the inclusion of such information is likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the Company. f Environmental Issues The Company‘s operations are not regulated by any significant environmental regulation under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory. 4. Director and Company Secretary Information a Information on Directors The names of the Directors in office at any time during, or since the end of the year are: Name Qualifications Elected/Appointed First Elected Retired Elected President David Ferrier Chartered Accountant 27 October 2012 Elected 14 November 2009 (President) (two year term) Appointed 18 October 2014 Emma Carney Self Employed (one year term) Elected 18 October 2014 Michelle Cooper General Manager (two year term) Re-Appointed 18 October 2014 Sarah Crowley Chartered Accountant Appointed 26 October 2013 (one year term) Re-Elected 27 October 2012 Retired 18 October Cassandra Erbs Marketing Director First Elected 9 October 2010 (two year term) 2014 Appointed 26 October 2013 First Elected 14 November Retired 18 October Murray Hilder Engineer (one year term) 2009 2014 Re-Elected 27 October 2014 First Elected 27 October Ben Houston Lawyer (two year term) 2012 Specialist Account Elected 26 October 2013 Jacqui Kenny Appointed February 2011 Manager (two year term) Elected 26 October 2013 Michael Maroney Teacher Appointed 22 May 2012 (two year term) Elected 26 October 2013 Miles Stewart Leasing Manager Appointed 6 April 2011 (two year term) Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated. 7 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Directors' Report 30 June 2015 b Meetings of Directors During the financial year, 18 meetings of directors (excluding committees of directors) were held. Attendances by each director during the year were as follows: Directors' Meetings Eligible to Number attend attended David Ferrier 18 17 Emma Carney 13 11 Michelle Cooper 13 10 Sarah Crowley 18 17 Cassandra Erbs 5 5 Murray Hilder 5 3 Ben Houston 18 16 Jacqui Kenny 18 12 Michael Maroney 18 17 Miles Stewart 18 17 No indemnities have been given or insurance premiums paid, during or since the end of the financial year, for any person who is or has been an officer or auditor of the Company. Company Secretary The following person held the position of Company Secretary at the end of the financial year: Anne Gripper, Chief Executive Officer, Triathlon Australia 5. Options a No options granted or outstanding No options over issued shares or interests in the Company or a controlled entity were granted during or since the end of the financial year and there were no options outstanding at the date of this report. 6. Proceedings on Behalf of Company a Leave or proceedings The Group was not a party to any proceedings during the year. 8 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Directors' Report 30 June 2015 7. Sign off details Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors: Ben Houston President Triathlon Australia Limited 23 September 2015 9 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Directors' Declaration The directors of the Company declare that: 1. The financial statements and notes, as set out on pages11 to 36, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001: (a) comply with Accounting Standards; and (b) give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2015 and of the performance for the year ended on that date of the Company. 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. This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors. Ben Houston President Triathlon Australia Limited 23 September 2015 10 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Statement of Comprehensive Income For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 2015 2014 Note $ $ Revenue 2,15 5,370,302 5,203,382 Project Activity Expenses (858,145) (679,107) Employee benefits and contractors Expenses (1,853,715) (1,846,681) Depreciation of plant and equipment 3 (12,254) (16,442) Rent (74,611) (78,386) Grants to other Organisations (351,609) (377,624) Insurance expenses (362,798) (344,073) Travel and accommodation expenses (1,361,462) (1,361,114) Marketing and Communications (240,594) (170,560) Office & Occupancy (120,182) (149,819) Other expenses (154,617) (132,838) Operating Profit before income tax (19,683) 46,739 Provision for income tax - - Profit attributable to members (19,683) 46,739 Other comprehensive income - - Total comprehensive income for the year (19,683) 46,739 Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to members (19,683) 46,739 11 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2015 2015 2014 Note $ $ ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 4 882,170 819,468 Investments - Term Deposits 5 682,867 682,803 Trade and other receivables 6 1,191,600 436,047 Inventory 7 47,542 63,366 Prepayments and Deposits 8 524,784 579,075 Other current assets 9 - 74,500 Total current assets 3,328,963 2,655,259 Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 10 23,281 22,984 Total non-current assets 23,281 22,984 TOTAL ASSETS 3,352,244 2,678,242 LIABILITIES Current liabilities Trade and other payables 11 2,447,368 1,757,561 Provisions 12 111,791 112,662 Total Current Liabilities 2,559,159 1,870,223 Non Current liabilities Provisions 12 4,748 - Total Non Current Liabilities 4,748 - TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,563,907 1,870,223 NET ASSETS 788,337 808,020 EQUITY Distributable reserve 788,337 808,020 TOTAL EQUITY 788,337 808,020 12 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Statement of Changes in Equity For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 2015 Retained Earnings Total $ $ Balance at 1 July 2014 808,020 808,020 Transfer to State organisations Note 21 - - Profit attributable to members (19,683) (19,683) Balance at 30 June 2015 788,337 788,337 2014 Retained Earnings Total $ $ Balance at 1 July 2013 846,280 846,280 Transfer to State organisations Note 21 (85,000) (85,000) Profit attributable to members 46,739 46,739 Balance at 30 June 2014 808,020 808,020 13 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Cash Flow Statement For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 2015 2014 Note $ $ Cash from operating activities: Receipts from customers 5,213,553 5,463,373 Payments to suppliers and employees (5,188,036) (5,728,172) Interest received 49,247 49,169 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 17 74,765 (215,630) Cash flows from investing activities: Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (net) (13,521) (17,868) Receipts on sale of property, plant and equipment 1,523 - Investment in term deposits (64) - Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (12,062) (17,868) Cash flows from Financing activities: Transfer to State organisations 21 - (85,000) Net cash provided by (used in) Financing activities - (85,000) Net increase (decreases) in cash held 62,703 (318,498) Cash at beginning of financial year 819,468 1,137,966 Cash at end of financial year 4 882,170 819,468 14 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 1 Statement of Significant Accounting Policies (a) General information The financial statements are general purpose financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standards (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001. Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded would result in financial statements containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, events and conditions. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented below and have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated. The financial statements cover the economic entity of Triathlon Australia Limited as an individual economic entity. Triathlon Australia Limited is a Company limited by guarantee, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. The financial statements of Triathlon Australian Limited (the Company) for the year ended 30 June 2015 were authorized for issue in accordance with the resolution of the directors on 23 September 2015. The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the Company in the preparation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated. (b) Basis of Preparation Reporting Basis and Conventions The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities. (c) Comparative Figures Where required by accounting standards comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation for the current financial year. During the current year, income and expenses have been regrouped and reclassified due to changes in reporting and accounting system of the company, as a result, previous year audited figures to that extent have been reclassified and regrouped. (d) Inventories Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and current replacement cost. Inventories acquired at no cost, or for nominal consideration are valued at the current replacement cost as at the date of acquisition. 15 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 (e) Property, Plant and Equipment Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair values as indicated, less, where applicable, accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Plant and equipment Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis less depreciation and impairment losses. The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash flows that will be received from the asset’s employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have been discounted to their present values in determining recoverable amounts. Depreciation The depreciable amount of all fixed assets, excluding freehold land, is depreciated on a straight -line basis over the asset’s useful life to the Company commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are: Class of Fixed Asset Depreciation Rate Plant and equipment 10 –50% The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period. Asset classes carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains or losses are included in the statement of comprehensive income. When revalued assets are sold, amounts included in the revaluation reserve relating to that asset are transferred to retained earnings. (f) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within short-term borrowings in current liabilities on the statement of financial position. Term deposits with maturity of more than three months have been shown as investments. 16 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 (g) Employee Benefits Provision is made for the Company’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to the end of the reporting period. Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled, plus related on-costs. Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for those benefits. In determining the liability, consideration is given to employee wage increases and the probability that the employee may not satisfy vesting requirements. Those cash outflows are discounted using market yields on national government bonds with terms to maturity that match the expected timing of cash flows. Contributions are made by the entity to an employee superannuation fund and are charged as expenses when incurred. (h) Financial Instruments Initial recognition and measurement Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. For financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that the entity commits itself to either purchase or sell the asset (i.e. trade date accounting is adopted). Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transactions costs except where the instrument is classified ‘at fair value through profit or loss’ in which case transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss immediately. Financial instruments are classified and measured as set out below. Derecognition Financial assets are derecognised where the contractual rights to receipt of cash flows expires or the asset is transferred to another party whereby the entity no longer has any significant continuing involvement in the risks and benefits associated with the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised where the related obligations are either discharged, cancelled or expire. The difference between the carrying value of the financial liability, which is extinguished or transferred to another party and the fair value of consideration paid, including the transfer of non-cash assets or liabilities assumed is recognised in profit or loss. Classification and subsequent measurement Finance instruments are subsequently measured at either fair value, amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, or cost. Fair value represents the amount for which an asset could be exchanged or a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties. Where available, quoted prices in an active market are used to determine fair value. In other circumstances, valuation techniques are adopted. (i) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Financial assets are classified at ‘fair value through profit or loss’ when they are held for trading for the purpose of short term profit taking, or where they are derivatives not held for hedging purposes, or when they are designated as such to avoid an accounting mismatch or to enable performance evaluation where a group of financial assets is managed by key management personnel on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy. Such assets 17 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in carrying value being included in profit or loss. (ii) Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market and are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Loans and receivables are included in current assets, except for those which are not expected to mature within 12 months after the end of the reporting period, which are classified as non-current assets. (iii) Held-to-maturity investments Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets that have fixed maturities and fixed or determinable payments, and it is the entity’s intention to hold these investments to maturity. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Held to maturity investments are included in non- current assets, except for those which are not expected to mature within 12 months after the end of the reporting period. If during the period the company sold or reclassified more than an insignificant amount of the held-to-maturity investments before maturity, the entire held-to-maturity investment would be tainted and reclassified as available-for-sale. (iv) Available-for-sale financial assets Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are either not capable of being classified into other categories of financial assets due to their nature, or they are designated as such by management. They comprise investments in the equity of other entities where there is neither a fixed maturity nor fixed or determinable payments. Available-for-sale financial assets are included in non-current assets, except for those which are expected to be disposed of within 12 months after the end of the reporting period. (v) Financial liabilities Non-derivative financial liabilities (excluding financial guarantees) are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Fair value Fair value is determined based on current bid prices for all quoted investments. Valuation techniques are applied to determine the fair value for all unlisted securities, including recent arm’s length transactions, reference to similar instruments and option pricing models. Impairment At the end of each reporting period, the entity assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial instrument has been impaired. In the case of available-for-sale financial instruments, a prolonged decline in the value of the instrument is considered to determine whether an impairment has arisen. Impairment losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. (i) Provisions Provisions are recognised when the Company has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured. Provisions recognised represent the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation at the end of the reporting period. 18 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 (j) Contributions Triathlon Australia Limited receives non-reciprocal contributions from the government and other parties for no or a nominal value. These contributions are recognised at the fair value on the date of acquisition upon which time an asset is taken up in the balance sheet and revenue in the income statement. (k) Revenue Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised upon the delivery of goods to customers. Grant revenue is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when the entity obtains control of the grant and it is probable that the economic benefits gained from the grant will flow to the entity and the amount of the grant can be measured reliably. If conditions are attached to the grant which must be satisfied before it is eligible to receive the contribution, the recognition of the grant as revenue will be deferred until those conditions are satisfied. When grant revenue is received whereby the entity incurs an obligation to deliver economic value directly back to the contributor, this is considered a reciprocal transaction and the grant revenue is recognised in the statement of financial position as a liability until the service has been delivered to the contributor, otherwise the grant is recognised as income on receipt. Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest rate method, which for floating rate financial assets is the rate inherent in the instrument. Revenue from the rendering of services is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customers. (l) Intangibles Software Software is recorded at cost. Software has a finite life and is carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. It has an estimated useful life of between one and two years. It is assessed annually for impairment. (m) Economic Dependence Triathlon Australia Limited is dependent on the Australian Sports Commission for a significant part of its revenue used to fund the High Performance and Sport Development programs. At the date of this report the Board of Directors has no reason to believe the Australian Sports Commission will not continue to support Triathlon Australia Limited. (n) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST. 19 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 Cash flows are presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows. (o) Rounding of Amounts The Company has applied the relief available to it under ASIC Class Order 98/100 and accordingly, amounts in the financial report and directors' report have been rounded off to the nearest $1. (p) Impairment of Assets At each reporting date, the Company reviews the carrying values of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use, is compared to the asset's carrying value. Any excess of the asset's carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed to the statement of comprehensive income. Where the future economic benefits of the asset are not primarily dependent upon the asset’s ability to generate net cash inflows and when the entity would, if deprived of the asset, replace its remaining future economic benefits, value in use is determined as the depreciated replacement cost of an asset. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an asset’s class, the entity estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the class of assets belong. Where an impairment loss on a revalued asset is identified, this is debited against the revaluation reserve in respect of the same class of asset to the extent that the impairment loss does not exceed the amount in the revaluation surplus for that same class of asset. (q) Classification of leases in financial statements of lessees Leases of fixed assets, where substantially all the benefits and risks incidental to the ownership of the asset, but not the legal ownership, are transferred to the entity are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised, recording an asset and a liability equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any residual values. Leased assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives where it is likely that the entity will obtain ownership of the asset. Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest expense for the period. Lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all of the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are charged as expenses on a straight-line basis over the lease term. (r) Critical accounting estimates and judgments The directors evaluate estimates and judgments incorporated into the financial statements based on historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and within the Company. 20 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 Key Estimates Impairment The Company assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluation of conditions and events specific to the Company that may be indicative of impairment triggers. Recoverable amounts of relevant assets are reassessed using value-in-use calculations which incorporate various key assumptions. (s) Income Tax No provision for income tax has been raised as the entity is exempt from income tax under Division 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. 21 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 2015 2014 $ $ 2 Revenue Sponsorship 423,210 264,556 Affiliation & Membership fees 1,373,139 1,526,868 Interest received 49,247 49,169 Athlete levies received and expended 270,956 375,809 Events 180,028 106,127 Other 143,479 40,123 2,440,060 2,362,652 Funding received and expended on programs and funded events 2,930,242 2,840,730 Total 5,370,302 5,203,382 3 Depreciation and Amortisation Depreciation of plant and equipment 12,254 16,442 4 Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash on hand 500 500 Cash at bank 881,670 818,968 882,170 819,468 22 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 2015 2014 $ $ Reconciliation of Cash Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the cash flow statement is reconciled to items in the balance sheet as follows: Cash and cash equivalents 882,170 819,468 882,170 819,468 5 Investments Current Term Deposits 682,867 682,803 682,867 682,803 6 Trade and Other Receivables Current Trade receivables 1,113,791 437,847 Other Receivables 87,809 8,200 Provision for impairment of receivables (10,000) (10,000) Amounts receivable from related parties - - 1,191,600 436,047 7 Inventory Current Inventory 47,542 63,366 47,542 63,366 23 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 Credit Risk — Trade and Other Receivables The company does not have any material credit risk exposure to any single receivable or group of receivables. The following table details the company’s trade and other receivables exposed to credit risk (prior to collateral and other credit enhancements) with ageing analysis and impairment provided for thereon. Amounts are considered as ‘past due’ when the debt has not been settled within the terms and conditions agreed between the company and the customer or counter party to the transaction. Receivables that are past due are assessed for impairment by ascertaining solvency of the debtors and are provided for where there are specific circumstances indicating that the debt may not be fully repaid to the company. The balances of receivables that remain within initial trade terms (as detailed in the table) are considered to be of high credit quality, or have already been impaired. 24 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 Past due but not impaired Past due and (days overdue) Within initial Gross amount impaired < 30 31–60 61–90 > 90 trade terms $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 2015 Trade and term 1,113,791 - - 26,023 - 4,780 1,082,988 receivables Other receivables 87,809 - - 13,245 5,181 18,668 50,715 Total 1,201,600 - - 39,268 5,181 23,448 1,133,703 2014 Trade and term 437,846 - - 33,674 69,826 1,657 332,690 receivables Other receivables 8,200 - - - - - 8,200 Total 446,047 - - 33,674 69,826 1,657 340,890 25 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 2015 2014 $ $ 8 Prepayments and Deposits Deposits 17,625 17,625 Prepayments 507,159 561,450 524,784 579,075 9 Other Assets Current: Sundry debtors - 74,500 - 74,500 10 Property Plant and Equipment Plant and equipment at cost 62,326 91,430 Less accumulated depreciation (39,045) (68,447) Total property, plant and equipment 23,281 22,984 (a) Movements in Carrying Amounts Plant and Equipment Total $ $ 2015 Balance at the beginning of year 22,984 22,984 Additions 13,521 13,521 Depreciation (12,254) (12,254) Disposals (970) (970) Carrying amount at 30 June 2015 23,281 23,281 2014 Balance at the beginning of year 21,501 21,501 Additions 17,925 17,925 Depreciation (16,442) (16,442) Disposals - - Carrying amount at 30 June 2014 22,984 22,984 26 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 2015 2014 $ $ 11 Trade and Other Payables Current: Trade payables 673,933 635,737 Unearned revenues 1,726,233 1,134,506 Sundry creditors and accrued expenses 44,534 7,000 GST/PAYG payable / (receivable) 895 19,682 Other payables 1,774 - 2,447,368 1,757,561 12 Provisions Current: Employee benefits 111,791 112,662 111,791 112,662 Non Current: Employee benefits 4,748 - 4,748 - 13 Related Party Transactions Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those available to other parties unless otherwise stated. 14 Auditors' Remuneration Remuneration of the auditor of the parent entity for: - Auditing or reviewing the financial report 10,780 14,744 15 Segment Reporting The Company operates predominately in one business and geographical segment being administration of the sport of triathlon in Australia. The following schedule is a summary of internal business segments. 27 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 2015 - $’000 2014 - $’000 Support, Support, High High Admin & Events Participation Total Admin & Events Participation Total Performance Performance Membership Membership Revenue Commercial Income 71 268 7 78 423 170 95 0 0 265 Events Income 0 178 0 2 180 -1 107 0 0 106 Grants Revenue 12 15 471 2,433 2,930 13 0 366 2,462 2,841 Membership & Affiliation Income 1,373 0 0 0 1,373 1,527 0 0 0 1,527 Other Contribution Income 0 0 341 0 341 0 0 324 55 380 Sundry Income 43 0 0 30 73 36 0 0 0 36 Income from Investment Activities 49 0 0 0 49 49 0 0 0 49 Total Revenue 1,548 461 819 2,543 5,370 1,794 201 691 2,517 5,203 Less Operating Expenses Grants To Other Organisations 170 6 0 176 352 191 0 0 186 378 Marketing & Communications 160 5 35 42 241 100 3 16 51 171 Office & Occupancy 160 15 8 25 207 187 15 10 33 245 Other Expenses 269 10 131 108 517 336 0 43 97 477 Project Activities 95 316 250 196 858 210 83 313 73 679 Staffing and Contractors 665 0 240 948 1,854 592 3 203 1,049 1,847 Travel & Accommodation 141 17 155 1,048 1,361 167 16 151 1,027 1,361 Total Operating Expenses 1,659 369 819 2,543 5,390 1,784 120 736 2,517 5,157 Extraordinary Item 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Net Surplus (Deficit) -112 92 0 0 -20 10 81 -45 0 47 28 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 2015 2014 16 Capital and Leasing Commitments (a) Operating Lease Commitments Future operating lease rentals not provided for in the financial statements and payable: Payable - minimum lease payments - not later than 12 months 75,900 75,900- - between 12 months and 5 years 17,328 93,238- 93,238 169,138- 17 Cash Flow Information (a) Reconciliation of Cash flow from Operations with Profit after Income Tax Profit after income tax (19,683) 46,739 Non cash flows Depreciation and amortisation 12,254 16,442 Profit on sale of fixed assets (550) (57) Changes in assets and liabilities (Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables (755,553) 348,501 (Increase)/decrease in other assets 56,875 (72,125) (Increase)/decrease in prepayments 71,916 (117,251) (Increase)/decrease in Inventory 15,824 (63,366) Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables 689,806 (395,671) Increase/(decrease) in provisions 3,877 21,158 74,765 (215,630) 29 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 18 Financial Instruments (a) Financial Risk Management The entity’s financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, local money market instruments, short-term investments, accounts receivable and payable. The entity does not have any derivative instruments at 30 June 2015. The totals for each category of financial instruments, measured in accordance with AASB 139 as detailed in the accounting policies to these financial statements, are as follows: Note 2015 2014 $ $ Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents 4 882,170 819,468 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss — Held for trading - - Held-to-maturity investments — Government and fixed interest 5 682,867 682,803 securities Loans and receivables 6 1,191,600 436,047 Available-for-sale financial assets — Shares in listed corporations - - 2,756,637 1,938,318 Financial Liabilities Financial liabilities at amortised cost — Trade and other payables 11 2,447,368 1,757,561 — Borrowings - - 2,447,368 1,757,561 Treasury Risk Management A finance committee consisting of senior committee members meet on a regular basis to analyse financial risk exposure and to evaluate treasury management strategies in the context of the most recent economic conditions and forecasts. Financial Risk Exposures and Management The main risks the entity is exposed to through its financial instruments are interest rate risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. Interest rate risk Interest rate risk is managed with a mixture of fixed and floating rate debt. At 30 June 2015 there is no fixed rate debt. 30 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 Foreign currency risk The entity is not exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies. Liquidity risk The entity manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecast cash flows and ensuring that adequate unutilised borrowing facilities are maintained. Financial liability and financial asset maturity analysis Note Within 1 Year 1 to 5 Years Total contractual cash flow 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 $ $ $ $ $ $ Financial liabilities due for payment Lease Liabilities ------Trade and other payables 721,136 623,055 - - 721,136 623,055 (excluding estimated annual leave and deferred income) Total expected outflows 721,136 623,055 - - 721,136 623,055 Financial assets — cash flows realisable Cash and cash equivalents 882,170 819,468 - - 819,468 819,468 Trade, term and loans 1,201,600 520,047 - 1,201,600 520,047 receivables Other investments (term 682,867 682,803 - - 682,867 682,803 deposits) Total anticipated inflows 2,766,637 2,022,318 - - 2,766,637 2,022,318 Net (outflow)/inflow on 2,045,501 1,399,263 - - 2,045,501 1,399,263 financial instruments 31 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 Credit risk The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security, at balance date to recognised financial assets, is the carrying amount, net of any provisions for impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements. The entity does not have any material credit risk exposure to any single receivable or group of receivables under financial instruments entered into by the entity. There are no material amounts of collateral held as security at 30 June 2015. Credit risk is managed by the entity and reviewed regularly by the finance committee. It arises from exposures to customers as well as through deposits with financial institutions. The entity monitors the credit risk by actively assessing the rating quality and liquidity of counterparties: — Only banks and financial institutions with an ‘A’ rating are utilised. — Only accredited fund managers linked to ‘A’ rated financial institutions are used. — The credit standing of counterparties is reviewed monthly for liquidity and credit risk. The trade receivables balances at 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2014 do not include any counterparties with external credit ratings. Customers are assessed for credit worthiness using the criteria detailed above. Price risk The entity is not exposed to any material commodity price risk. 32 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 18 Financial Instruments continued (b) Financial Instruments Composition and Maturity Analysis The table below reflects the undiscounted contractual settlement terms for financial instruments of a fixed period of maturity, as well as management’s expectations of the settlement period for all other financial instruments. As such, the amounts may not reconcile to the balance sheet. Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate Floating Interest Rate Non-interest Bearing Total 2015 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 % $ $ $ $ $ $ Financial Assets: Cash and cash equivalents 1.8% 882,170 819,468 - - 882,170 819,468 Investments – Term Deposits 3.5% 682,867 682,803 - 682,867 682,803 Receivables - 1,201,600 520,047 1,201,600 520,047 Total Financial Assets 1,565,037 1,502,271 1,201,600 520,047 2,766,637 2,022,318 Financial Liabilities: Trade and sundry payables - - 2,447,368 1,757,561 2,447,368 1,757,561 Total Financial Liabilities - - 2,447,368 1,757,561 2,447,368 1,757,561 33 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 Trade and sundry payables are expected to be paid as follows: Trade payables of $ 673,933 (2014: $635,737) include payable in less than 3 months $671,348 (2014: $598,402) and payable more than 3 months $2,585 (2014: $37,335 ) Sundry payables of $453,294 are all payable in less than 3 months (2014: $492,107). (c) Net Fair Values The net fair values of listed investments have been valued at the quoted market bid price at balance date adjusted for transaction costs expected to be incurred. For other assets and other liabilities the net fair value approximates their carrying values. No financial assets or financial liabilities are readily traded on organised markets in standardised form other than listed investments. Financial assets where the carrying amount exceeds net fair values have not been written down as the consolidated group intends to hold these assets to maturity. The aggregate net fair values and carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities are disclosed in the balance sheet and in the notes to the financial statements. Triathlon Australia Limited has no non-current borrowings. Sensitivity Analysis The entity performed a sensitivity analysis relating to its exposure to interest rate risk at balance date. This sensitivity analysis demonstrates that there is an immaterial effect on current year results and equity which could result from a change in this risk, with the primary impact being on the quantum of interest earned from interest bearing investments. It is calculated that the impact on earnings and equity of an interest rate increase or decrease of 2% is $43,262 (2014: $44,077). This sensitivity analysis has been performed on the assumption that all other variables remain unchanged. No sensitivity analysis has been preformed for foreign exchange risk, as the entity is not exposed to fluctuations in foreign exchange. 34 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 19 Capital Management Management controls the capital of the entity to ensure that adequate cash flows are generated to fund its mentoring programs and that returns from investments are maximised. The finance committee ensures that the overall risk management strategy is in line with this objective. The finance committee operates under policies approved by the board of directors. Risk management policies are approved and reviewed by the board on a regular basis. These include credit risk policies and future cash flow requirements. The entity’s capital consists of financial liabilities, supported by financial assets. Management effectively manage the entity’s capital by assessing the entity’s financial risks and responding to changes in these risks and in the market. These responses may include the consideration of debt levels. There have been no changes to the strategy adopted by management to control the capital of the entity since previous year. The gearing ratios for the years ended 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2014 are as follows: 2015 2014 $ $ Financial liabilities Trade and other payables 2,447,368 1,757,561 Total 2,447,368 1,757,561 Less cash and cash equivalents (including term 1,565,037 1,502,271 deposits) Net debt 882,331 255,290 Total equity (reserves + retained earnings) 788,337 808,020 Gearing ratio N/A N/A 35 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 20 Key Management Personnel Compensation The key management personnel include Directors as disclosed in the Director’s report together with the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Staff. During the year Directors didn’t receive remuneration. The Company’s Key Management Personnel were compensated as follows: 2015 2014 Remuneration Band $100,000 -$149,999 2 2 $150,000 + 2 2 Total Key Management Personnel 4 4 $ $ Short Term Employee Benefits 516,439 500,043 Post Employment Benefits 48,514 45,877 Total 564,953 545,920 21 Transfer to States: During the year, no transfer has been made to state organizations. The Company transferred $85,000 to Triathlon Queensland from retained earnings in 2014 (previous year). 22 Company Details Registered office The registered office and principal place of business of the Company is: Triathlon Australia Limited Level 2, 66 Wentworth Avenue SURRY HILLS NSW 2010 23 Members’ Guarantee The entity is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 and is an entity limited by guarantee. If the entity is wound up, the constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $1 each towards meeting any outstanding amounts and other obligations of the entity. At 30 June 2015 the number of members was 21,639 (2014: number of members was 20,732). 36 Triathlon Australia Limited ABN 67 007 356 907 Auditors Independence Declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit of the financial year ended 30 June 2015, there have been: (i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and (ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. Greg Thompson Auditor HURSTVILLE Date: 23 September 2015 37