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04 02 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS Sydney UniversitySydney SportandFitness transmitted to thenew 2020,theoperations,January staff, assets andliabilitiesof So, after what was insome ways achallenging year, on1 made themove to amore appropriate structure animperative. remarkable growth inalldimensions ofSUSF inrecent years through theefforts of manynotable individuals.However, the has beeninplace for manyyears andhasstood thetest oftime structured asanunincorporated association. That structure final dayofoperation for University Sydney SportandFitness, This is,ofcourse, dueto thefact that 31December 2019was the PRESIDENT. ANDFROMTHEOF THISENTITY REPORT ONTHEOPERATIONS WHICH WILLALSO BETHELAST ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019, SPORT ANDFITNESSUNIVERSITY WELCOME TO THESYDNEY REPORT PRESIDENT’S 2

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University. Anumberof our athletes have already won selection both theWomen’s andtheMen’s Boat Races against The Rowing Clubreturned from Melbournehaving triumphedin the ClubChampionshipfor thesixteenth year insuccession. overvictory Warringah at Stadium andalsoclaiming SUFC clinchingtheShute Shieldwithacome-from-behind expound more fullyinhisreport. Ofparticular note was the field there were somanysuccesses; theExecutive Director will 2019 was ayear ofcontinuing success for SUSF. Onthesporting endeavours for SUSF. on thisresponsibility, andIwishyou allwell inyour future to recognise andthankallthosewhohave volunteered to take theoutgoingmany ofyou. As President, Itake thisopportunity chaired by DavidMortimerwhoisofcourse, well known to very has aBoard ofexperienced andhighlycapable Directors andis and FitnessPtyLimited isnow alegal identityinits it own right, For thefirst timesince its inception, University Sydney Sport the transition. the membership andtheClubsvoted infavour ofsupporting concluded theprocess that was confirmed inMay2019when entity, University Sydney SportandFitnessPtyLimited. This SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 3 | 3 REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019 incorporation of SUSF. It has been a great pleasure to work with work to pleasure It has been a great of SUSF. incorporation twelve the past team and supportive such a competent a close, without to process bring the incorporation months to enable our – to here are we that losing sight of the reason of their the best to perform be able to to and athletes members my thanks Committee, all of the Management to So, capability. Meetings long Committee enduring overly many hours the for to support in bringing this process your for and my appreciation a close. David Mortimer. the Chair, to passed has now the baton And so, of the COVID-19 the spectre this report, as I write Unfortunately, closed in order now are all of us. Our facilities crisis hangs over risk possible transmission from and members staff protect to winter that confirmed many of our Clubs, it is now and for in 2020. place take will not competition many adversity has confronted that is an organisation SUSF will be we that adversity this is but another times; hopefully, time and be thankful that some future on at look back able to all those I do hope that vein, In that the storm. weathered we your family, your in any capacity; with SUSF associated who are this crisis through come sporting colleagues, friends and your I in future. compete to and ready health and in good safely which will be of SUSF strength in the continued faith great have in adapting you all success I wish efforts; your through delivered face. now we that the new challenge to the future, With very wishes for best DAVID WRIGHT | PRESIDENT DAVID for the now deferred Tokyo Olympics and of course, we wish we Olympics and of course, Tokyo deferred now the for competition. in that them every success position. be in a strong to continues SUSF Administratively, building on the performance financial strong 2019 has returned liquidity position a strong We have years. of previous success and management the sound reflects 2020 that into move as we operated. are that practices administrative though. but the headlines are These efforts of all those who and prowess passion of the talent, The depth be is truly to it has come that the success SUSF make to strive come I have with SUSF, In my short association remarkable. so made by contributions of some of the incredible know to and trainers coaches, people, many of the office-bearers, and would not of all 42 of our Clubs. Our Clubs could supporters dedication. survive that not but for an enjoys SUSF remarkable. truly also and equally, are Our staff university the envy of most are that of facilities range incredible without nothing are But those facilities associations. sports the membership to and support provided care the tireless at everyfacilities, every one of those our staff by and players we staff, our customer-facing In addition to opening hour. enthusiastic, an by of being supported privilege the great have offices in the Administration team and indefatigable capable and in all our staff my thanks to extend and I do wish to in my so supported made me feel those who have particular, time as President. who Committee the Management to go must My final thank you bring about the to years two the past over so hard worked have SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS Women’s League for thefirst &theUTS/Sydney timeever Uniteam win theNational Volleyball winsNSWState ClubChampionship American win6thstraight NSWChampionshiptitle for best clubat theNational Championships Championships (6thyear inarow) Oar &wintheCentenary Boat/Rowing Clubswintheoverall pointscore at theNSWState Club Championship(5thyear inarow) Men’s Rugby wintheShute Shieldfirst grade title, 3 silver &4bronze medals 20 Olympiansat theBeijingOlympics &Paralympics win the WNWBLdefeating thePerth Wheelcats inPerth, 55to 50.In Wheelchair Team won theirsecond national titlein Northern Districts by four . UniWomen’s OurSydney NSW Premier First Grade T20tournament, defeating Later intheyear, ourwomen’s T20cricket team won the 4th grades –unprecedented inmodernClubCricket inSydney. and wrapping uptheminorpremiership in1st, 2nd,3rd and with ourCricket Clubwinningtheir4thChampionship, 2019 was another great year for SUSF. Theyear began well 2019 success.I wishSUSF andthose peopleevery that themembers, clubsandathletes willcontinue to thrive. people that surround SUSF willensure its future, andmake sure better before. positionthanever Iknow that theexcellent crisis to come outtheother sideofthingsinastronger and It’s mysincere hopeandprayer that SUSF gets through this sports organisations –to theircore. changes are set to shake manyorganisations – particularly and fitnessthroughout andtheworld, thecountry andlasting At thetimeofwriting,coronavirus hasdecimated sport position I’ve had theprivilege ofholdingfor thelast 12years. This ismyfinalAnnualReport asExecutive Director ofSUSF, a Dear friends, REPORT DIRECTOR’S EXECUTIVE 4

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2019 ANNUAL REPORT a row) Volleyball winsNSWState ClubChampionship(2ndyear in Men’s &Women’s winNSWLeague Championships Australian Boat Race heldfor thefirst timeinMelbourne win7thstraight NSWChampionshiptitle Swimming ClubwinsAustralian CluboftheYear Championships (7thyear inarow) Boat/Rowing Clubswintheoverall pointscore at theNSWState (6th year inarow) Men’s Rugby wintheShute Shieldfirst grade title,ClubChampionship Colts grand final.It’s our11thfirst grade premiership since 2001 second grade grand final,the4thgrade grand finalandthe1st the 16thyear inarow, thefirst grade minorpremiership, the Shield for thesecond year inarow, theClub Championshipfor men’s merged sideofthenewly Rugby Clubwon theShute as part ofthewonderful UniSoccer Sydney Football Club. The cementing theirplace at thetop ofwomen’s football inNSW time, thePremiership inrecord timeandtheChampionship, Women’s Soccer Football won theClubChampionshipinrecord at Nationals. Relay Championships, andboth themen’s andwomen’s titles all before them,winningmultipletitlesincludingtheNSWState for the3rd year inarow. OurAthletics Clubonce again swept the Australian Boat Race, winningthemen’s andwomen’s titles Championship. TheBoat Clubalsocontinued its dominance of Quad, allofwhichhelpedAustralia wintheWorldRowing Cup Rowena Meredith andFionaEwingtook bronze intheWomen’s HortonGenevieve won silver intheWomen's Doubleand Jack Hargreaves andNickPurnelltook gold intheMen's Four, Club hadanoutstanding WorldCup ofRowing. JackO'Brien, Cowie -4x400mrelay).and Genevieve Athletes from ourBoat and Catriona Bissett (800m)andtwo bronze (Jess Stafford butterfly)), Lara McSpadden andLauren Scherf(basketball), of sixmedalsinNapoli,includingfour gold (WilliamYang (50m Uniathletesthe WorldUniGames,Sydney took homeatotal SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 5 | 5 | 5 REPORT REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019 2019 THANK YOU - SUSF’S STAFF - SUSF’S THANK YOU thank within the SUSF to of people I want a lot are There I don’t because carefully “family” word I use the family. staff but I think family, (or should) replace can think workmates like other each people look out for where succeed workplaces FAREWELL in March Club (“SUSFC”) Football SydneyI joined the Uni Soccer in one with SUSF/SUSFC been associated have of 1996 and was function farewell My 24 years. the past for or another way night relaxed a fun and 2019 and it was December held in late in several assassinated thoroughly was my character where say thank me to for a chance it, and it was speeches! I loved myself and/or helped SUSF of people who have a range to you many are there that I noted function that At many years. over but for matter) that for (and failure success of measuring ways me in January had told this - if someone to me it boiled down – knowing years 12 the next over unfold about to was 2008 what the job from away walked I have - would now I know then what been thrilled with have is I would The short answer or stayed? the at time, and standing that over been accomplished what’s on look back to me proud it makes career, finish line of my SUSF has achieved together. team the SUSF what unrecognisable almost are and grounds Our infrastructure built $40 million have in 2008 – we were we where to compared of newworth and spent many further millions on buildings funding our philanthropic Likewise, and renovations. upgrades $13 million for raised we – as a team exponentially has grown scholarships, sports a further $1.5 million for infrastructure, at are – we club usage general for and many millions more The saying in . philanthropy of sports the forefront to without money managed and we move can’t you that goes $4,057,481 was Our business revenue of our own. a lot generate the end of 2019, as $7,575,794 at of 2007 - it was the end at of millions tens by has increased base Our asset above. noted $10 million has risen from our annual turnover of dollars, grown have and we Club revenue) (excluding $15 million to 15,000), our over (now our membership numbers, our staff and our impact. our reach professionalism, Men’s Rugby win the Club Championship Rugby Men’s in a row) (8th year title, minor premiership grade first Cup win the Belvidere Cricket Men’s & one-day titles Cup win the Jack Scott Rugby Women’s in a row) (2nd year our wins in the Uni Games champions after Australian Overall Crowned games summer and winter Race Boat Australian Club wins the men’s Boat win 9th straight Football American NSW Championship title to put things in perspective. Not to be outdone, the women’s women’s the be outdone, to Not in perspective. put things to the season through went Club Rugby newly merged that side of beating in a row, final grand their second won and undefeated 5 years. in the last Cup their 4th Jack Scott win to 34-3 Randwick 4th grade through 1st women’s and men’s Club’s Our the Sydney for year - all in all, a great all made the finals teams including yet Club had a solid year Our AFL Club. Uni Hockey the NEAFL team. for Finals appearance another as Australia known (formerly Nationals Sydney Uni also won teams by our effort a stellar Games) in 2019 with University during on the Gold Coast and in particular, the year, throughout in athletics won were 2019. Pennants for the major competition cross-country skiing, of Legends, League and women's), (men’s men's football, women's frisbee, hockey, women's and women's men's kendo rowing, women's volleyball, beach University Australian won has now SUSF and T20 Cricket. 12 times out of the 27 times it has been Games/Nationals 1993. since contested during the year hard worked of SUSF every again, facet Once on and off the sporting field/ results outstanding deliver to surplus in a financial another produce to We managed arena. our pay down to continued and environment, difficult trading Our Programs infrastructure. sports for The University to debt the for outcomes yielded great Department & Participation public, of the general of Sydney Uni and members students & HR team Our Legal program. safety especially in the water Our year. another for and out of trouble on track SUSF kept offering level, our digital especially another to went Marketing and and our social media channels. Our High Performance our Clubs and of what be proud can Departments Athlete Elite was Our Development team achieved during the year. athletes our Operations And, as always, the year. throughout solid rock SUSF providing on all fronts, delivered team and Infrastructure – a 7.5% the year for of $7,575,794 business income with record staff some of the best have we that on 2018. I maintain increase is success and our continued SUSF us at for working in Australia their business acumen, people skills, customer to a testament and above. over go and willingness to service, knowledge Men’s Rugby win the Shute Shield first grade title, Club Championship grade Shield first win the Shute Rugby Men’s in a row) (7th year year the second Club of the Yearfor Swimming Club wins Australian running Men’s Cup. ever championship win of the Jack Scott first rugby Women’s and men’s win both ever Club to the first Clubs become & Women’s titles in the same year women’s win the Team The Women’s time ever the first WNWBL Championship for Race Boat Australian Club wins the men’s Boat Games in Delhi Commonwealth to 7 Athletes title NSW Championship win 8th straight Football American family, and that’s one of the reasons SUSF worked so well as an • Fundraising & Development – who doesn’t want to attend a organisation. I was fortunate to work with many terrific people fundraising lunch on a Friday, where Tubbsy declares at the during my time at SUSF, and, without detracting from anyone’s outset that “the weekend has begun and no-one is expected contribution, I do want to single out the following individuals back in the office until Monday”? Rod Tubbs, aided by David from the following areas: Collins, raised millions for SUSF over the years. Legends. Thanks also to everyone who served on the USSF over the • Management Committee – Bruce Ross was, is, and always years – it was the vehicle through which we raised valuable will be, an SUSF luminary. He gave so much of himself to funds and it’s the way of the future. SUSF and to individuals within it, myself included. The fact that SUSF’s most successful years overlap with his tenure • Legal & Regulatory – Nat Brown and Lauren Barel were as President is no accident. Patrick Cunningham and Anne sensational to work with. Together we handled a lot of Titterton put in decades of service, and deserve a lot more delicate issues and never wound up in court - great work. credit than they receive. Thanks also to Greg Harris for giving Em Chancellor – thanks for all your efforts in a range of areas. me a start in 2004 as Operations Manager. • High Performance – Matt Phelps, Tristan Liles, Sam Pervan, Shane Ball, Stu Paveley, Tristan Sharp, Tim Leahy, Chelsea • Operations & Infrastructure – Ed Smith is one of the smartest Harris, Pippa Temperley, Steph Glanville-Fyfe and Eleni Valos and most well-rounded individuals I’ve ever met. At least take a bow. The results speak for themselves. that’s what he tells me! Seriously, none of our infrastructure would have been built without his knowledge, and our • Elite Athlete Program – Leonie Lum has made this Operations just got better every year. Before him, Dave department her own since taking over – her second role as an Shaw brought his incredible brain to that department and SUSF senior manager after leading P & P. The athletes can’t transformed it. Paul Reynolds, Leon Talay, John Moloney, thank her enough – say no more. Libby Clouston and Tom Anthony Ellison, Matt Rennick, Ann Garvey, Mark McLennan, Morrison were also terrific. Paul Quiney, Michael Culkoff, Dylan McDonald, Nerryl Watts, • Finance & Administration – Aleksandra Pozder put in Dylan & Madelene Rivier, Andy Heil, Deano Smokovic, Daryl thousands of hours for a decade as Manager – she carefully Davidson, John & Pete Feain, Miles Downie, have all put in managed the finances which allowed SUSF to spend on more than a decade of their lives into the SUSF Operations infrastructure. Rachel Brady, Jenny Lawler, Mandeep Kaur – team or some other part of SUSF. The results speak for thank you. themselves. SUSF is indebted to every one of you – thank you. I also want to acknowledge and thank the awesome EAs that • Marketing – Nicole Safi, Laura Hanlon and Jess Laycock took I worked with – Helen Ibrahim, Sera Naiqama, Luci Monk, and our marketing to the next level and built on the great work Bronwen Downie, who made me look better than I was! There’s being delivered since the inception of the department in 2008. many more who contributed who aren’t on these lists – thank Nice work and well done. you also. • Programs & Participation – Matt Rennick (who also spent THANK YOU - SUSF’S CLUBS SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY many years in Operations), Mel D’Arcy, Kristie Arkle, Stephen Our Clubs formed what’s now SUSF back in 1890. They have King & Leonie Lum built on each other’s work and turned been the backbone of the organisation for 130 years and will P & P into a $1 million enterprise between 2010 and now. be for many more. Almost every Club had the “best year in Taylor Aitken, Yvette Mok & Libby Clouston were all strong their history” sometime in the last 12 years, or at the very least, contributors. sometime this century. The multitude of volunteers is what

24 Olympians at the London Olympics win 1 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze Men’s Rugby win the Shute Shield first grade title, Club Championship (39th in the world if we were a country) (10th year in a row), celebrating their 150th year Men’s Rugby win the Shute Shield first grade title, Club Championship Women’s AFL win major and minor premierships (9th year in a row) and 7 grand final wins across 9 grades Athletics wins summer & winter premierships, Treloar Shield, NSW Men’s first grade cricket win the Belvidere Cup & 2nd grade premiership Champs medal tally Women’s Hockey win their first ever senior women’s first grade Club wins Club Championship hockey title Women’s Hockey win first grade premiership (2nd year in a row) Boat Club wins the men’s Australian Boat Race American Football win 11th straight NSW Championship title & claim Athletics Club win the NSW Open Pennant Championship for the Australian Club Championship first time SUSF opens the Sports & Aquatic Centre Extension American Football win 10th straight NSW Championship title AFL Men’s Club complete their first season in the NEAFL

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2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 7 | 7 REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019 – Antony Green, Simon Lewis, Dave Whittaker, Whittaker, Dave Lewis, Simon Green, – Antony Water Moar the Damien Fanning, Dudi Krstic, Ian Trent, Turner, Greg have Gofers Whalan and Keesja Thomas Franklin, Trent family, Club in Australia. the strongest made this Pettersen, Brett Jason McLennan, AFL – Chaz Wilkinson, to move The in spades. delivered and Jack Prato Sam Power with the the merger as was a masterstroke, the NEAFL was Club. women’s in Australia. top the to the Club Gleeson & Andy Heil took Dean and is the has been critical fundraising Tokyo The Target of the Club. future success, the Club and promised started Jordan – Dave Velo punches above Club that A huge his word. to good and he was regularly. stage on the national weight its •  •  program, scholarship of the SUSF – With the backing • Athletics •  people in Clubs big and small that of other hundreds are There you and to thank want I and made a difference. volunteered dedication. your appreciate THANK YOU – THE , – THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, THANK YOU OUR SPONSORS & DONORS University. of The without the backing SUSF happens at Nothing around programs sports University seen plenty of other I’ve wouldn’t their University because wither on the vine Australia The have to fortunate was support them. SUSF properly infrastructure money, of Sydney it, behind providing University and knowledge fundraising management, and project expertise of the every step sport imperatives support, and participation Hutchinson Belinda AC, Michael Spence to A big thank you way. and his Robinson Greg AO, Pip Pattison AM, David Pacey, everything. Fisher and Tim Dolan for CIS, Richard at team and in our corner, these people have to is fortunate SUSF is largely decade the last over success own The University’s them. to attributable of the SUSF part important an incredibly are sponsors SUSF’s some of are and the people within those organisations family, Hagipantelis special mention of Lee make to I want the best. good Brydens become and Vicki Lajch from who have Lawyers Men’s Rugby win the Club Championship Rugby Men’s in a row) (12th year Cup win the Jack Scott Rugby Women’s and Club Championship (4th year premiership win the winter Athletics in a row) Games, & Overall University in Summer & Winter Winners Overall Champions Club the Velo Series title for Road wins the National Fitzgerald Lauren time ever) (first League win the Premier Hockey Women’s win the NPL1 Championship Soccer Women’s time ever) (first win Club Championship Cricket Women’s Champions Cup win the State Race Boat Australian Club wins the men’s Boat – Chris Noel – “the Godfather” – has devoted his life to to his life – has devoted – Chris Noel – “the Godfather” – Simon Philips, Brendan Casey, Dave Shaw, John John Shaw, Dave Casey, – Simon Philips, Brendan Soccer Steph Kosmina, Nathan John Curran, Bray, Andrew Murray, Jimmy Porter, Stew Jim & Sylvia Zammit, Glanville-Fyfe, name. to many players/friends and too Gallacher, Andrew Wennerbom, Andrew – David Mortimer, Rugby Tim Taylor, Haigh, Rob David Baden Stephenson, Murray, up a Club them, they picked – between Carter Davidson, Tom Club rugby knees in the 1990s, and made it the best on its in the world. program finish to start from has been there Dalton Flames - Karen Cheryl coach aided by and has done it all, and done it well, title in 2017 – a fitting us our first who brought Chambers supporter. Ross, their biggest Bruce for President gift parting Boat this Club. Jane Spring was equally effective for the Women’s for the Women’s equally effective Jane Spring was this Club. Clubs has cemented of the two and the merger Club, Rowing has also been terrific. Bolts in Australia. as the best our status Brian Fitzpatrick, & Anne Simmons, Johnston – Rowan Hockey off the pitch. incredible were Ant McInnes and Ben Chiarella on it. The Pryor donation coaching incredible was Barker Scott the Club. transformed & bequest Adam Gary Mick O’Sullivan, Whitaker, – The late Cricket “Mo” Greg Cam Borgas, Cowan, Ed Mark Faraday, Theobald, us our Phelps brought Clark and Matt Mail, Stu Greg Matthews, measure. good for 1914, and then 5 more title since first makes our Clubs strong, and my sincere thanks goes out to all out to thanks goes sincere and my strong, our Clubs makes sport, of their are and the love it for doing are – most of them of their the top name at see Sydney Uni’s to a passion fuelled by Clubs Clubs, and our without its be nothing would sport. SUSF a marriage – it’s SUSF diminished without be seriously would the rare are even though there well, and works works, that divorced! getting everyone like make feel that occasions achieve we none – what to second are Our student-athletes short of incredible, is nothing our disposal at with the resources for southern hemisphere in the choice the first remain and we the sport. and Here’s in study excel to looking student-athletes our Clubs: from best •  •  •  •  •  •  4 Olympians to Sochi Winter games games Sochi Winter 4 Olympians to 1 bronze 2 silver, Games- 3 gold, Commonwealth Glasgow to 20 Athletes a country) were if we (14th on medal tally Games – a record of Summer University Winners Champions – & Overall 18 Pennants win the Club Championship Rugby Men’s in a row) (11th year & Minor Premiership Cup, win the Belvidere cricket grade first Men’s their 150th year celebrating Club Championship, win major premiership cricket Women’s Race Boat Australian Club wins the men’s Boat Shield, NSW Treloar premierships, wins summer & winter Athletics Champs medal tally back) to (back AFL win major and minor premierships Women’s title NSW Championship win 12th straight Football American friends and are just great people to be around. They have been unwavering in their support of the Brydens Sydney Uni Flames and Brydens Lawyers has been incredibly successful under Lee’s leadership. Sam Safi from Southern Design and Rohan Beale from Agnew Wines have been sponsors for well over a decade, and they are also great people to have in your corner – thanks for all your support. The University of Sydney Business School has backed our Elite Athlete Program for 17 years, and Growthbuilt has also been a significant AFL Club sponsor more recently – thank you all. To all of our philanthropic donors, big and small – a sincere thank you. In particular, the TAG Family Foundation, Bruce & Jenny Pryor and David Mortimer helped us to build world class sports facilities. Your contributions won’t be forgotten. SUSF heads in a slightly new direction in 2020 – it’s first year as an incorporated, company limited by guarantee. This is a positive change that was welcomed by the SUSF community, and, importantly, protects SUSF from the whims of student politics. I wish the new Board every success in taking SUSF to the next level. As always, I want to finish my report, and my time as Executive Director, by thanking my family. A huge thank you to my wife Tash - as I said in my farewell speech, you can say what you like about my decision-making, but I did marry well! Tash has backed me and supported me through the best and worst days of SUSF, and she is wise and beautiful in every way. To my kids – Maddy, Amber, Violet and Daniel – thank you for everything. There will be a lot more time for surfing in 2020. God bless you all,

ROB SMITHIES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY

27 Olympians at the Rio Olympics – 1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze Brydens Sydney Uni Flames win their first National title (45th in the world if we were a country) Women’s win National title – 2nd year in a row Men’s Rugby win the Club Championship Men’s and women’s water polo win the Peter Kerr Club Championship – (13th year in a row) 2nd year in a row Brydens Women’s Soccer win NPL 1 Club Championship, Premiership, Athletics win the NSW Club Championship Championship Men’s first grade cricket win the Belvidere Cup, Women’s Water Polo win the National title for the 1st time for the 6th time in the last 15 years Men’s and women’s water polo win the Peter Kerr Club Championship – Men’s Rugby win the Club Championship(14th year in a row) 1st year it’s awarded Boat Club win the men’s & women’s Boat Race Women’s rugby team win the Jack Scott Cup (2nd year in a row) and (first ever victory for the women) the minor premiership SUSF opens the Bruce Pryor Hockey Field & the Thyne Reid Boathouse Nicola Barr – first ever draft pick for AFLW Athletics win the winter premiership (men’s & women’s) and Club Champions (5th year in a row) Boat Club wins the men’s Australian Boat Race SUSF opens the TAG Family Foundation Grandstand

8 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 9 | 9 | 9 REPORT REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019 2019 Men’s rugby win the Shute Shield first grade title (2nd year in a row), in a row), title (2nd year grade Shield first win the Shute rugby Men’s in a row) & Club Championship (16th year minor premiership undefeated) in a row (2nd year Cup win the Jack Scott Rugby Women’s back), to win the Club Championship (back Soccer Women’s and Championship Premiership champions overall Div 1 Nationals UniSport Australia & 4th grade 2nd, 3rd win the Club Championship& 1st, Cricket Men’s minor premierships win Team Wheelchair Basketball The Sydney Uni Flames Women’s the WNWBL Championship & men’s Club Championship point score, Club win National Boat Race Boat women’s Grade First Cricket win NSW Premier Cricket Women's Universities T20 tournament championships Relay Club win NSW State Athletics 19 athletes at the Commonwealth Games - 7 medals the Commonwealth at 19 athletes medal Olympics - 1 silver 2018 Winter at 4 athletes 2005 title since National polo win their first water Men’s Club Championship - Kerr Peter polo win the water and women’s Men’s in a row year 3rd Cup win the NSW Tertiary League Rugby titles Overs win the Limited Cricket & Women’s Men’s & title, minor premiership grade Shield first win the Shute rugby Men’s in a row) Club Championship (15th year title grade first Cup win the Jack Scott rugby Women’s win Club Championship & NPL1 Premiership Soccer Women’s & men’s Club Championship point score, Club win National Boat Race Boat women’s on the put 13 athletes win the NSW Club Championship, Athletics Games team Commonwealth Premiership NSW Road win the Club again The Velo SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS ingredients makingthefinishedproduct. demonstration was usedasametaphor to best describe allthe together to make SUSF work asawhole.Alive pancake making the SeniorManagement Team onhow each Department fits were transformed again to includeavisualpresentation from Department continued. Theyearly Staff Seminars Development On top ofallthis,thenormalday-to-day runningsofthe successfully beentransferred over to entity, the‘new’ SUSF Ltd. liabilities, activities, businessandundertakings assets had entity ofSUSF was voted to bedissolved whenallassets, was voted inwitharecord 92%ofvoters infavour. The‘old’ move to Constitution thenew andto register business a new General Committee ofSUSF was convened, andthevote to the 7thofMay2019ahistoric SpecialGeneral Meeting ofthe resulting inadraft Constitution acceptable to all parties. On negotiations between SUSF, theClubsand University What followed was four monthsofcollaboration and company limited by guarantee. following reasons. Itwas proposed that SUSF become apublic $17 millionandnet assets intheorder of$30millionfor the adequate for anentitywithestimated turnover in2018of current structure ofaunincorporated association was nolonger few Year. weeks oftheNew Recommendations includedthat the released to SUSF andtheUniversity withinthefirst ofSydney Theresults from anindependentgovernance reviewwere BROUGHT INTO REALISATION. CORPORATE MODELOFSUSF STRUCTURAL CHANGESTO THE DEPARTMENT WITHTHE LEGAL &HUMANRESOURCES INTERESTING TIMEFOR THE ANNUAL REPORT, 2019 SAW AN AS FORECASTED IN THE2018 RESOURCES HUMAN LEGAL & 10 |

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NATALIE BROWN |LEGAL &HUMANRESOURCES MANAGER appointee HRManager, Kylie Algie,allthe best role. inthenew will stand aloneasanimportant function ofSUSF andIwishthe Company Secretary role. TheHumanResources Department 2020; allowing theLegal Department to cover theBoard and the Legal &HumanResources Department willbedividingin BoardWith thenew inplace, company andthenew set up and wishherwell andknow she’ll flourish. advantage, whilst muchmissedIknow she’ll beanasset to HP there. Using herknowledge ofHighPerformance sportto her Performance Department seesEmnow asAssistant Manager Resources worthy move to Department, avery theHigh Chancellor. Longest memberoftheLegal serving &Human Next to bepromoted outtowards theendofthis,was Emily 2020 to entityin. seethenew graduated, Sharmainefortunately remains withusthrough straight from SUSF’s Elite Athlete Program. WhileYaz hasnow freshly employed SharmaineFernando another lawstudent Howes, alawstudent who’s worked previously withus,and from the‘old’ entityto entity, the‘new' we brought back Yaz With theextra workload ofsigningover nearly 500employees & HumanResources Department. want to thankherfor thegood timesshebrought to theLegal which comes naturally to herandIwishallthebest and promotionmuch deserved into afully-fledged marketer, apath halfwayunder herbelt, through 2019,Sera received avery her chosencareer path, withherstudies inmarketing now well name” andthis willbethelast year Sera features. Following department butalso because she“only reads itto seeher Resources Report, not onlydueto thedisbanding ofthe This isthelast timeIexpect Sera to read theLegal &Human part oftheSUSF Office. sense ofhumourandtake onlife, Luci has become ancentral beginning oftheyear. Fitting seamlessly inwithherunique Receptionistour new whostarted Luci Monk, withusat the Department, taking over from apromoted Sera Naiqama,was The newest recruit to theLegal &HumanResources SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 11 | 11 REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS number ofdifferent roles, withher greatest contribution coming Club. Like Pip, Steph hadspent hertimewithSUSF across a her role asOperations Manager UniSoccer withtheSydney club over manyyears. Stephanie Glanville-Fyfe moved onfrom We thankDalefor hiscountless hours anddedication to the role withCricket NSWwhichisa great step forward inhiscareer. which thecluboperated withindiligently. Dale moved onto a biggersupport, events ofastrategic andthedevelopment plan, to theclubthat was displayed through stronger sponsorship in August of2019.Dalebrought ofprofessionalism level anew bid farewell General to its Manager, longserving DaleBryant has donefor SUSF andSUANFC over theyears. TheCricket Club all thegrades at AFL.Thankyou Sydney to Pipfor allthat she a premiership contender not onlyat butthroughout NEAFLlevel energetic, reliable employee whohelpedrestore theAFLclubto with SUSF across manyroles since starting in2015.Pipwas an role astheSUANFC General Manager in2019.Piphadbeen years. From ourclubswe hadPipTemperley resign from her to thankherfor hervaluable contribution to SUSF over the a great rapport withtheclubsandhercolleagues alike. I’d like efficientand well-organisedvery employee whohadbuiltup Chelsea hadbeenwithSUSF for just under2years andwas a Assistant Manager withamove to HPfrom HRinNovember. leaving usinSeptember andEmilyChancellor appointed asHP with Alex Diakos joiningtheteam inMarch, Chelsea Harris There was somemovement intheHighPerformance (HP)office wider SUSF family. understanding thebigger picture andrelationship withthe the finebalance between steely focus onasingleoutcome and Australia, Pacific. andnodoubt theAsia Itrelies onmanaging strength ofour42clubsistheenvyallother universities in capped offadecade ofdominance across theboard. The university sportinglandscape Unisportingclubs andSydney It was ayear where order was restored intheAustralian MAY BERIGHTNOW. REFLECTING ONWHEREVERYOU TRIUMPHANT YEARTO BE 2019 ISAWONDERFULLY DEVELOPMENT & CLUB PERFORMANCE HIGH 12 |

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•  •  •  •  highlights: in each clubs’ own reports. Iwould like to mentionafew You willread aboutmanyoftheother amazingclubsuccesses University ofLausanneintheirfirst game. tournament, thehighlightofwhichwas their12-0winover the in December. Theteam finished6thafter thetwo week long inaugural University WorldCup ofFootball inXiamen,China Our women’s football (soccer) team represented USYD at the 4x400m relay. Cowieby andJessica Genevieve Stafford inthe women’s women’s basketball team. Bronze medalswere won in the50mButterfly, Lara McSpadden andLauren Scherfinthe Catriona Bissett (SUAC clubmember)inthe800m,WilliamYang athletes to theAustralian team. Goldmedalswere won by in 2019andwere heldinNapoli, Italy. USYD contributed 16 The SummerWorldUniversity Gamesrolled around again Ryan (Sailing). (Modern Pentathlon), Murray Stewart (SprintKayak) andJaime on theteam for theTokyo games; MarinaCarrierandEd Fernon Ed Fernon. At thetimeofwritingwe have four athletes selected and oneofouralumnialready selected, ModernPentathlete Olympic qualification, cuspofselection withsomeonthevery years. Manyofourathletes continued toward theirlongjourney many ofSUSFs sportingclubs,yet again, recording ‘best ever’ There isnoshortage ofsuccess to speak offrom 2019,with andknowledgeefficiency ofthesportwillbesorely missed. made anindeliblemarkontheclubwhileherorganisation, club that hasmanystakeholders withdiffering objectives. She during herstint withtheclub. Steph was asteady handinabig club championship. in theyear includingthepremiership, championshipand The Women’s NPL1 soccer team won allpossibletrophies championship for the16thstraight year. winners in1st grade colts. Theclubalso retained theclub Jack Scott Cup (1st grade women) andran outgrand final SUFC retained theShute Shield,went undefeated inthe time intheir155year history. SUCC were crowned clubchampionsfor onlythefourth with another two premierships, to match 2018success. UniBaseballSydney Club finished theirwinter season SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 13 | 13 REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019 UNISPORT EVENTS REPORT EVENTS UNISPORT ALEX DIAKOS The University of Sydney will continue to look back at 2019 at look back to Sydney of will continue The University 2019 UniSport named National being after with pride, model championship The divisional, national Champions. level of university highest the attracted of competition to all competing universities, Australian 43 across athletes sporting university. top nation’s the become Sydney of sent 387 athletes the University In September, in the Gold competition Div 1 to the Nationals and 14 staff sports. 26 competitive across 40 teams form to Coast of sport, week the University an action-packed Following medals and 1 medals, 3 silver 7 gold of Sydney had won medal. bronze football, frisbee, women’s ultimate mixed hockey, Women’s were and women men and kendo volleyball beach men’s Men’s place. and finished in first in their events outstanding were badminton and women’s netball women’s polo, water home and took the week throughout contenders all strong medal. a silver Perisher, held at competition, Snow Nationals the 2019 At in overall finished third of Sydney team the University in the Men’s overall and fifth competition the Women’s in the overall fourth to the team taking competition, also saw some outstanding The team rankings. University home second taking Burns with Chester individual results first placed Jillian Colebourn in the mobile Skier, place and Ladies Relay the Ladies Individual X-Country in both in the Ladies Relay first placed Spencer and Kate X-Country X-Country. in the Individual and second X-Country of Sydney with the University partner 2019 saw SUSF Two 3x3 tournament. Nationals the UniSport host to positioned on the picturesque were specialised 3x3 courts While USYD the two-day tournament. for Ave Eastern the tournament and the men sixth, finished third women and highlighted perspective an events from success a was continue to and SUSF the University for an intention in sport on students engage to the box think outside to campus. with the year, for final UniSport competition In a tense Championship riding on it, our National the overall T20 the Nationals medal at out the gold took team cricket the be crowned would USYD that and ensured tournament by effort a huge Uni champions. It was National Overall to week during exam to travelled who the team, all involved. Well done to the University. for compete In finishing I would like to thank the outgoing Executive Executive thank the outgoing to like In finishing I would sport to his immense contribution Smithies, for Rob Director, appetite had an insatiable Rob 10 years. the past over USYD at of every all the highs and lows and rode sport. success for be not clubs could and its the organisation for His passion immeasurable. are both he gave and the hours questioned me and the HP team. from thank you a sincere Rob, MANAGER LILES | HIGH PERFORMANCE TRISTAN SAM PERVAN SAM PHYSICAL PREPARATION REPORT REPORT PREPARATION PHYSICAL of many successful part was team Preparation The Physical at Attendance on and off the field. both in 2019 programs to gym continued the David Mortimer High Performance during the year. 20,000 visits with over increase the second the high demand on the facility for cater To Gym floor of the David Mortimer High Performance underwent with the addition of a dedicated a redesign equipment. This alongside the conditioning area strength during peak service multiple teams us to has allowed space when floors both across athletes times, and spread training in. were groups large education multiple ongoing attended The department the opportunities including the PLAE Conference, BET (Breath and Nam Baldwin from ASCA Conference The knowledge name a few. to Training) Enhancement directly transferred was these seminars from gained and athletes the sports developed for the programs into with the Sport Science with. Our relationship work we also within Sydney University department Academic PHD candidates with several progress to continued implement us to for findings their research presenting service. we within the programs within the Physical of change 2019 also saw a year with up a role Morris took Nicolai department, Preparation . to moved Sport NZ and Dane Gray High Performance Shane Ball and Ed reward as an opportunity to We used this Stanley, Lou Lou and employed with fulltime roles Arnott the team. to Hall and Miles Downie Kieran Sydney Uni Hockey Club finished runners up in the prestigious prestigious up in the finished runners Club Sydney Uni Hockey competition. women's grade 1st rise up prolific its Sydney swimming club continued Uni Div 1, Nationals medals at winning multiple gold the ladder meets. Open Water National and Nationals Australian number ranked the 2019 season club finished Sydney Boat Uni regattas. and National State successful after one in Australia 1 Div UniSport Nationals win the overall on to The club went (men) Barton Edmund the both secure again and once regatta Race Boat Australian the at trophies and Bella Guerin (women) also selected Don McLachlan was coach Head on the Yarra. team. coaching the national onto premier as Australia’s its continued Sydney Uni Athletics state the NSW states, at victories club with overall athletics and the winter as both as well Unisport Nationals relays, Gleeson has Dean of Athletics Director summer premierships. the for coach as the Modern Pentathlon also been selected Olympics. Tokyo •  •  •  •  AFL women’s and our men’s the on field success In addition to an official and complete forces finally combine clubs decided to credit clubs and both by forward move in 2019. A great merger in orchestrating work their for Clarke and Sophie Power Sam to the transition. SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 301 USYD student athletes were enrolled inthisperiod; Semester 12019 didn’t have lessthanthree each semester). receiving Absent Fail grades continued to beachallenge (we academic standard. However, thenumberof candidates least 90%ofourUSYD student athletes perform to asatisfactory For both semesters of2019we ourtarget achieved to have at ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE the year, there were 35perpetual namedscholarships. Scholarship andtheEnrizen Scholarship. At theconclusion of Gordon Scholarship, theMichaelLucianothe Harvey the first were: timein2019.They theElsieHarrisScholarship, donors. Four perpetual namedscholarships were awarded for was offset by thelegacy ofourperpetual namedscholarship Of the$651,200awarded to USYD student athletes, $33,569.93 co-supported 51student athletes with$57,500. Andrew’s, St. Paul’s, andTheWomen’s Wesley College) similarly 23 candidates with$81,178,whilst residential colleges (St. BusinessSchooltopped-upof Sydney ourcontributions for towards thefinancialsupportofthislatter group. TheUniversity University sportingclubspledged anadditional $31,625 and $104,625was offered to non-USYD candidates. Sydney in financialassistance was offered to USYD student athletes Alongside access to thesuite ofProgram $651,200 services, members insemester 2. were to new theProgram insemester 1,whilesixwere first-time soccer (50),athletics (46)andrugby (44).121student athletes Sports withthe greatest representation inthecohort were students ofother Australian universities. enrolled at TheUniversity (USYD) ofSydney whilst 60were There were 161female and214malecandidates. 315were IN 2019. TO OURELITEATHLETE PROGRAM ANDMEMBERSHIPSCHOLARSHIPS SUPPORTED WITHSPORTING 375 STUDENT ATHLETES WERE PROGRAM ELITE ATHLETE 14 |

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the process inearly 2020. We lookforward to reporting onhow these measures impacted the submissionofkey information and/or documents by clubs. system); upskillingstaff in Excel; andsetting clear deadlines for ease ofdata transfer into Smartabase (ourdata management for theideal presentation ofdata for aswell as assessment, criteria before creating theendofyear; uniform templates included: pre-assessing andapproving scholarship assessment to makein January offers by early to mid-February. Strategies of receiving andassessingover 500scholarship applications We implemented strategies to expedite thechallengingtask Program Administration degrees appliedto continue withpostgraduate study in2020. courses. Several candidates whocompleted undergraduate undergraduate degrees and11completed postgraduate 56 student athletes completed degrees in2019.45finished GRADUATES average and2reached aHighDistinction average. (5). 10postgraduate student athletes aDistinction achieved Health Sciences (7),thenMedicineandHealth (6)andScience postgraduate candidates, themost populararea ofstudy was average while13attained aHighDistinction average. For the (49). 57undergraduate student athletes aDistinction achieved Sciences (56),followed closelyby Science (52)andBusiness study amongst theundergraduate candidates was Arts &Social Absent Fail grades. Themost populararea (faculty/school) of satisfactorily. Unfortunately, student seven athletes received were attempted by thegroup andagain, 91%performed four postgraduate research candidates. 1019units ofstudy 243 undergraduates, 27postgraduate coursework and 274 USYD student athletes were enrolled inthisperiod; Semester 22019 aDistinctionachieved average. athletes. Ten postgraduate and79undergraduate candidates attained by onepostgraduate and11undergraduate student who received AbsentFail grades. AHighDistinction average was academic standard. However, there were eightstudent athletes 1104 units ofstudy and91%performed to asatisfactory postgraduate research candidates. Together attempted they 268 undergraduates, 29postgraduate coursework andfour SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 15 | 15 | 15 REPORT REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019 2019 Enrizen to provide financial education to scholarship holders holders scholarship to education financial provide to Enrizen Aid training First Health staff). Mental the Alongside (and SUSF financial health, mental to promote staff Program of all full time chaplaincy and suite in our outreach community fitness joined services. wellbeing of informal STAFF STAFF in 2019 after Lalic early Morrison and Anika Tom We farewelled service. when Leonie Until April of dedicated years several and leave six months of maternity after work to returned Lum Butler Dustyn team; joined the staffing Daniela Paszkiewicz in shape. the Program keep to together worked and Eleni Valos Deborah welcomed and we SUSF Butler departed Dustyn to back was 2019, the department the end of in June. At Fox and Eleni, Dani (Leonie, full time staff with four full strength Debbie). YEAR AHEAD anniversary as the 30th Olympics, as well of the With the Tokyo look We year. be a great to 2020 is set Program, Athlete Elite sporting closely with Sydney University working to forward results help bring about their best to athletes clubs and student on and off the field. both PROGRAM MANAGER | ELITE ATHLETE LUM LEONIE The provision of sports performance psychology and sports performance sports of The provision of our the responsibility historically services was dietetics needed with the services increasingly being However, Program. of performance the improved for holders non-scholarship by portfolio the High Performance into moved they were teams, Elite department. Preparation of the Physical under the care of user group the largest remained members Program Athlete these services. current using the engagement athlete student little After our career for in a new direction move decided to model, we the considering half of the year service latter and spent the are athletes student that Knowing pursue. to paths best and that opportunities hungry and internship employment for a jobs with our pool of talent; engage to keen are employers our both for worthwhile is also Mentoring is necessary. board 2020 we and alumni. Throughout athletes student current launch in 2021 with both to on the structures will be working and seeking an online program and a mentoring a jobs board partners alumni and careers students, in which current platform is of this work The backbone easily. and network connect can with the alumni reengaging our alumni database, addressing and finding the right online platform. in 2019 with on our social media channels increased Activity with work thrilled to were and we of content release the regular SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS · The Marketing &Communications department isproud to years Abigthankyou ofservice. to Laura for your commitment & Communications Coordinators. Graham Croker stayed on the overall titlefor thefirst timesince 2015.Welldoneto all the talent ofMichaelDiLonardo andSera NaiqamaasMarketing the facility. Nicole Safistepped into therole asMarketing & to bolstering highperformance activities; key developing We were saddenedby thedeparture ofSeniorManager, Laura COMMUNICATIONS &MARKETING Other events whichwere bolstered by ouronline a terrific jobcovering from theevent start to finish. able to knockoffrivals UTS inthe gold medalmatch to claim Our team worked closely withtheHighPerformance Communications Manager, andtheteam was fortunate to gain and leadership –we are gladto still beseeingyou around as ahighlysuccessful year fullofpositive collaborations, as ourpart-time sports writer, asdidJacob Capablanca asour Hanlon whoparted ways withtheorganisation after nearly five Design alsocontinued. involved withaspecialmentionto MichaelDiLonardo whodid in aT20Cricket inAdelaide,theUniversity event was ofSydney using GoOneBetter asthecampaign slogan after finishing biggest beingUniSportAustralia’s Div1Nationals. Marketing publications for theorganisation andrunningpointononline second inthecompetition’s inaugural year in2018.Culminating service allfacetsservice ofSUSF, from drivingmembership campaigns communication efforts included: department onsomekey events throughout theyear, the covered ontheground, theevent onlineandonsocialmedia, exciting 2020. campaigns andprogress, whichsets thedepartment upfor an communications suchassocialmedia.Welookback on2019 casual Marketing Assistant. Ourpartnership withSouthern HIGH PERFORMANCE IT WAS ABIGYEARAS ALWAYS FOR & THEMARKETING COMMUNICATIONS TEAMIN2019. 16 3x3BigHustle Unitournament heldoncampus whichbrought |

2019 ANNUAL REPORT · · · 2019 andwe lookforward ourinvolvement again in2020. 2) festivities to orientate students to new campus. Weused year. Sydney UniFlames2018-19and2019-20WNBLseasons,Sydney the sportofbasketball to students onEastern Avenue –an through sportandfitness.Theseevents were amajorsuccess in this opportunityto showcase SUSF’s facilities services, and most innovative game daypromotions andexperiences. A assisting inanumberofareas to strengthen theprogram’s and promote thebenefits ofparticipation inUniversity life and programs –through group fitness,program andclub Big Events (GBE)whoplayed anenormousrole inelevating the Marketing alsoremained heavily involved intheBrydens In both semesters of2019we hosted ourtwice-yearly Welcome Promoting student andcommunity participation insport, BBQ for international students, followed by ourparticipation game dayexperience for members, sponsors and fans. in theUniversity’s Welcome Week(Welcome DayinSemester brand, marketing andgame day. Iwas particularly proud ofour special thankyou to Karen Dalton asalways, aswell asGreat combined efforts in2019 to deliver someoftheFlamesbest demonstrations, presentations andface-to-face interactions, exciting competition two-day we were proud to host inits first exercise andrecreation isoneourdepartment’s key priorities. PARTICIPATION &ENGAGEMENT    (in its first year) andboth men’s andwomen’s races. Marketing The Australian Boat Race where won Sydney theNovice race The 2019SummerWorldUniversity Uni GamessawSydney A range ofclubsuccesses includingrugby’s back-to-back Cricket First Grade T20tournament championship. finish intheAonUni7sseriesandUniversities’ NSWPremier Boat ClubandtheUniversity ofMelbourneto deliver not only premiership intheShute Uni’s Shield,Sydney third overall communications around itself. buttheevent theevent, collaborated withtheUniversity ofSydney, University Sydney extremely excited to cover. claimed Australia’s first medal oftheGameswhichwe were contribute 16athletes. own WilliamYang Ourvery (Swimming) SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 17 | 17 REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019 opportunity to extend their pass to cover them over the summer them over cover to their pass extend opportunity to campaigns in 2019 beginning with the ‘Uni Gym Pass’. Targeted Targeted with the ‘Uni Gym Pass’. in 2019 beginning campaigns programs (Short Courses, Lunchtime Social Sport and Lunchtime (Short Courses, programs sales compared and improved feedback positive received up to three free months of membership. Again, this promotion this promotion Again, months of membership. free three up to Interfaculty Sport). The promotion was highly successful and highly successful was Sport). The promotion Interfaculty Our final membership campaign of 2019 was the ‘Student the ‘Student of 2019 was campaign Our final membership at and tailored to University of Sydney students, the campaign the campaign of Sydney students, University to and tailored at offering launched in August, was campaign Free’ Our ‘3 For was well-received and achieved a record performance. Our performance. and achieved a record well-received was student key and offering 2 Uni Gym Pass’ the ‘Semester 2018. to will return again in 2020. in 2020. again will return Summer Pass’ which offered Uni Gym Pass-purchasers the Pass-purchasers Uni Gym which offered Summer Pass’ ‘Power Through Semester 2’ campaign came next to combine combine to next came 2’ campaign Semester Through ‘Power MEMBERSHIP & PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGNS MEMBERSHIP & PROMOTIONAL creative briefs, print and digital collateral, generate interest interest generate collateral, print and digital briefs, creative photographs, through the final product online and market social content and reports. and reports. social content program, Marketing collaborated with the P&P team to develop to with the P&P team collaborated Marketing program, specific programs such as $2 Tennis, Water Safe and Interfaculty and Interfaculty Safe Water such as $2 Tennis, specific programs grow the program into the future. the future. into the program grow Marketing also helped to totally rebrand the School Holiday rebrand totally helped to also Marketing children Club for – the Cub’s parts two it into splitting Program, Marketing developed and delivered four major membership major membership four developed and delivered Marketing Participation to market their range of programs. From student- From of programs. their range market to Participation aged 5-12 and the Sports Clinic for kids 12-17. We saw great kids 12-17. We saw great Clinic for 5-12 and the Sports aged will help move this strategic in 2019 and anticipate feedback We also worked closely with our colleagues in Programs & in Programs closely with our colleagues We also worked Sport to brand new initiatives such as the City2Surf run new initiatives brand Sport to break. We saw a good response to this digital campaign with COMMUNICATIONS many students opting in. In 2019, Marketing remained committed to distributing Finally, Marketing worked on the aptly named ‘verb’ campaign high-quality, creative and engaging communications. which highlighted the many things members of our community Examples include: can do at SUSF – swim, climb, lift, play, run, and so on. We held · ROAR Magazine – a triannual print and online publication a half-day photoshoot to capture volunteer models playing with 50+ pages per edition.

SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY tennis, working out in the gym and participating in group · Newsletter – a monthly member communication which fitness. The purpose of this campaign was to develop timeless, contains important updates, special offers and facility/ non-promotional material that would keep SUSF’s raft of program information. services front of mind in facilities, around campus and online. · E-News (rebranded in 2019 to ‘The Chronicles of SUSF’) We received very positive feedback on this initiative which was – a weekly internal communication spotlighting club encouraging. achievements. EVENTS & FUNCTIONS · Social Media – four active accounts which continue to grow Our department again played a small role in organising the 2018 in terms of engagement and followers. Sports Awards alongside event lead, Emily Chancellor. The team · Website – continued management of the SUSF website. helped pull together the evening’s program, scholarship canvas, · Member Survey – developed, distributed and curated each social media announcements, video highlights presentation year where members to provide their feedback on our facilities and AV. It was a terrific event we were proud to be involved in. and services. In 2019, survey feedback was extremely positive. With Emily transitioning into the High Performance department, · Brochures – annual refresh of 20+ facility and Marketing was tasked with organising the annual Blues Dinner. program pamphlets. It was a challenging but enjoyable first experience for our team – from blazer fittings to table settings. I’d like to thank the · Annual Report & Financial Report – two essential Blues Committee, Emily Chancellor for her guidance and our publications that Marketing is responsible for compiling. dedicated on-the-ground team, Sera, Michael and Luci Monk. Despite staff changes and expected challenges, 2019 will Finally, the Marketing department with the help of Luci Monk be regarded an extremely successful year for Marketing & organised the farewell of our outgoing Executive Director, Rob Communications at SUSF. Backed by a committed team with plenty of experience, enthusiasm and ideas, 2020 promises to Smithies. It was a relaxed, celebratory evening that honoured be another positive year for the department. Rob’s 15-years of service to SUSF which Marketing was very pleased to be a part of. NICOLE SAFI | MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

18 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 19 | 19 REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 3.  2.  1.  The P&PTop 5goals for 2019were asfollows: you, girls! ensure that thehighest standards were produced. Thank Fourfouris) worked tirelessly across allourprograms to The CSA’s (Katie Merriman,NinaWeissandMaree ideasbringing new to thetable to andenergy theoffice. Chris hadastellar first year intherole, continuously Chris MorrisonsigningonasourP&PAssistant Manager. The department positioncreated hadanew in2019,with Yvette Mokhadastrong year leading theTennis Program. Competitions Coordinator, whileMarcus Coombsand AdministratorService (CSA) dutiesto fillthepositionof Aitken. Alex Cusack stepped upfrom herCustomer role mid-year whichwas filledinternally by Taylor resigning from theCommunityPrograms Manager 2019 sawashiftinpersonnel withMarkAlabakov values withtheminto theirprofessional lives. opportunities to stay active, these have funandcarry for individuals oncampus, providing themwiththe contributing to thecomplete androunded education community. TheP&Pdepartment playsapivotal role in numbers for USYD students, staff andthesurrounding always, P&PkeptAs afocus onstrong participation DEVELOPMENT. OF GROWTH ANDSTRATEGIC CATALYST FOR ANOTHER YEAR DEPARTMENT HAS BEENTHE & PARTICIPATION (P&P) CULTURE WITHINTHEPROGRAMS MAINTAINING ASTRONG TEAM PARTICIPATION &PROGRAMS 20 Continue to the“Reach develop OutAndGive Back” drive expansion andprofitability within thePrograms &Participation department to departmentDevelop knowledge programs of‘new’ on student participation Increase participation inallprograms withafocus |

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a regular fixture onthecalendar for theyears ahead. basketball exhibition match was asuccess, andwillnodoubt be The inclusionoftheinaugural Sancta MenvsCollege All-Stars 10th consecutive titlethisyear. especially inthewomen’s competition whichsawastaggering the residents inSkyBlue&White for theirdisplay ofdominance, Rawson andRosebowl honours thisyear. Congratulations to St Andrew’s College managed to successfully defend both sporting tradition sostrong. spectators shouldbeproud oftheircontribution to keeping this sporting stories ofyears gone by. Allathletes, conveners and great opportunitiesfor former residents to catch upandshare continue to grow, andalumnifunctions are proving to be competitive Intercollegiate Spectator sport. numbers 2019 provided yet another displayofpassionate and INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORT students whichwe aimto implementin2020. sparked ideas aboutengaging ourcohort ofindigenous An educational fieldtripto MelbourneUniversity also students ataste ofwhat University life isallabout. This Pathways gave event school seniorsecondary Year 11students aspart ofthe2019Life At Expo. Sydney section ofthe University by organising events for visiting closely withtheHighAchievers &Onshore International Sydney’s iconic City2Surffootrace. Wealsoworked tournament onEastern Avenue andcreated ateam for engaging students to participate inthe3x3Street Hustle network. Team P&Pwas alsoheavily involved with well asengaging USYD staff viatheWellbeingChampions International Postgraduate Students Network (SUPRA), as inthesuccessfulevident events we implemented for the the University have strengthened. Thisisparticularly We are pleased to report that relationships throughout 5.  4.  departments andlocal business/community groups relationshipsDevelopment University withSydney within thedepartment through Instagram/Facebook Increase oursocialmediareach for each program disadvantaged groups idea through providing affordable program access to SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 8 54 30 19 24 27 10 23 11 OVERALL OVERALL 7 5 5 3 0 0 3 1 1 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 21 | 21 REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019 ATHLETICS ATHLETICS 7 1 0 3 5 0 3 5 1 TENNIS TENNIS 7 3 3 1 5 5 1 0 0 BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 7 1 5 5 5 3 0 0 5 SOCCER SOCCER customer satisfaction suffering after price increases. increases. price after suffering satisfaction customer the program whereby 2019 in Winter introduced were Changes Club” the “Cub's offerings, separate two divided into was Clinics” and the “Sports 5 – 12yrs aged children for program some adjustments old. After 12 – 17 years people aged young for holidays the Spring feedback, and coach customer following the first and was figures on 2018’s an improvement showed 2017. since period of growth to on continuing will focus the program 2020, to Looking to continuing and feedback and staff customer to listen lie in challenges a high-quality service. Future deliver 5 – 12-year-old to a popular program deliver to continuing this with the opportunities of growth and balancing children people. 2020 will also young 12 – 17-year-old to when delivering parents allow to of a new system booking see the introduction few periods a time. After the same at multiple programs book to expanding will also look to the program growth, of positive our current and expanding and Cumberland Tempe into back offerings. program like would Sydney School Holiday Program Uni Sport & Fitness Sydney Markets partner long-time thank to a warm extend to fruit and the fresh support of our programs continued their for express we Also, on a daily basis. our participants they provide for their staff and operations grounds the SUSF to our gratitude a ‘gold remain in 2019. Our facilities support and assistance in the junior sporting market. standard’ School Sport school sport. We had continued for year an exciting 2019 was High Street with Sydney Girls High School, Fort relationships Public and Darlington School, Balmain Secondary College Public School and Road Glenmore lost School. We however Benedict Mount St days for activities Ascham School. We ran Bay for Blackwattle and Andrews High School and saw IGS, St booked who had previously climbing. School customers rock the programs to over transferred were The Ledge through this will allow 2019. We hope that through half-way department to schools. programs more offer us to and risk assessment a new booking agreement We introduced a more for schools, allowing send out to to structure booking arrangement. professional with a new Schools of growth, 2020 as a year to We look forward to schools. We hope that mailed out to be brochure offerings Aid and School First as a whole from SUSF this will promote 7 5 5 3 1 1 3 0 0 RUGBY TOTAL HOCKEY 2019 5 7 0 3 1 0 5 1 3 2018 SPRING SWIMMING SWIMMING 2017 5 5 1 3 7 1 3 0 0 ROWING ROWING WINTER 2016 5 7 0 3 3 0 5 1 1 CRICKET NETBALL AUTUMN 2015 2014 SUMMER 0 St. Andrew’s St. COLLEGE COLLEGE Andrew’s St. Sancta Sophia Sancta Paul’s St Wesley Wesley Women’s John’s St St John’s St following adjusted Rates, Participation 1: School Holiday Program Figure on year year comparable figures make to the program to changes Wesley College hosted the Annual Sports Dinner which was a Dinner which was Sports the Annual hosted Wesley College Galvin Tom to Congratulations finish the year. way fitting their overall Sophia) for (Sancta and Maggie Smith Andrew's) (St and Cup Rawson for awards and sportswomen sportsman in 2019. respectively Rosebowl Campuses Affiliated in 2019. faculties to funding provide to committed again SUSF throughout active most the School were The Sydney Medical swimming and soccer rugby, host using their funds to the year, such items for their funds dipped into Other faculties events. Charlton Boy at swim visits as social sport jerseys casual and their allocated to spend campuses affiliated Encouraging Pool. rely in 2020. This will again be a focus to funds will continue within their participation drive individuals to on enthusiastic faculties. PROGRAMS COMMUNITY School Holiday Program the School Holiday for be a challenging year to 2019 proved income and net numbers participant with overall Program As of the years. a result than in previous lower significantly change of significant also a year 2019 was disappointing results, we analysis, careful After the program. for and turn around at out” of the program “ageing were children that determined had been decreasing satisfaction our customer 11 and that age saturated joined the already operators as more years in recent back and scaled rebranded was As the program market. a result, be to changes and structural operational important for allow to was A new pricing structure scrutinised and altered. introduced, and ease parents for flexibility more for allowing introduced, as steady prices keep to as a commitment of booking as well and with participation changes price to is inelastic the program RAWSON CUP RAWSON ROSEBOWL 1000 3000 2000 5000 6000 4000 Sport to facilities bookings and swimming carnivals for schools. 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We also look forward to 2020 as a year of stability as a trusted 160 144 136 140 brand in the camp and school sport space, delivering consistent 140 131 116 110 114 115 high-quality services that fosters positive word-of-mouth 120 108 marketing and memorable experiences for our participants 100 87 and partners. 80 60 UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS 40 No. Registered Teams Registered No. Interfaculty Sport 20 0 Participation numbers were strong in 2019, with a total head 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 count of 1776, a growth of 24.5% from the previous year. Figure 1: Total team registrations in the Lunchtime Social Sport Program by year This rise in participation can be mainly attributed to a focus from 2010 to 2019. in building stronger relationships with the faculty Sports Short Courses Reps, who are the drivers of weekly promotion and student engagement. Thank you to all of our 2019 Sports Reps for Short Course program participation numbers continue to their hard work throughout the year, and constant support of struggle. We no longer facilitate any dance courses which were Interfaculty Sport. at one stage our most popular course, and new recreational courses such as Women’s Self Defence and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Emphasis was placed on improving the atmosphere at each haven’t bolstered numbers. USYD staff continue to be our event, we played music over the speakers during indoor primary customers, with Yoga and Pilates remaining our most sports, we provided a complimentary BBQ for 3 of the outdoor popular options. There is little student engagement in this events, we had a protein bar company, Dinosaur, attend program, with general feedback suggesting that the price point 2 events and hand out free testers, and ended the year with a is too high. social gathering at the Forest Lodge Hotel following the 5km Run. In addition to this, we ran all events in 2019 as mixed In August we entered an SUSF City2Surf team and held an gender sports, gearing the competition more toward social 8-week training session in the lead up to this event. A total of connections. 41 participants were involved in this team in some capacity, with proceeds being donated the National Aboriginal Sporting The 5km Run (221 participants), Oz-Tag (127), Basketball Chance Academy. The program was received well by those (121) and Volleyball (121) were the most popular events of involved and will be something we hope to continue and build the year, with AFL 9’s (70) recording the lowest participation on in 2020. number. Next year there will be a focus on including new sports to continually engage new crowds and allow students the Only archery and rock climbing were offered in our Junior potential to try a new sport. Short Course program this year, both maintaining steady numbers. The intermediate rock climbing program was INTERFACULTY SPORT TOTAL PARTICIPATION introduced in Semester 2 as a way to keep students engaged

SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY and progress their skill level. 1724 1776 1613 1501 1511 In 2019 there was a total of 278 Short Course registrations, 1468 1426 1258 in addition to 54 across our Junior Short Courses. 1087 1051 Intramural Sport The Intramural Sporting Competition, run in conjunction with the University of Sydney’s Student Accommodation Services, ran successfully in 2019 with a sporting roster of six events 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 throughout the year. A Welcome Week Event was run before the commencement of Semester 1 to boost awareness of LUNCHTIME SOCIAL SPORT the program to students of participating residences. 2019 2019 proved to be a more successful year for the Lunchtime maintained a roster of six events, with , Basketball and Social Sport Program, with the team registrations picking Volleyball returning. Badminton returned from 2016 and 2017, up significantly in Semester 2. The program offered 5 sports throughout the year; Basketball, Futsal, Netball, Volleyball and STUDENT PARTICIPATION INTRAMURAL PROGRAM Football, with an additional Futsal competition becoming 2016 2017 2018 2019 available on Monday. Semester one concluded with a total of 300 45 teams across all sports throughout weekdays. Semester 250 two finished with 70 registered teams across all sports, bringing 2019’s total registrations to 115 teams (See Figure 1). 200 Registrations in Semester 2 were bolstered by the addition of 150 Just Play, helping SUSF garner a further 11 teams added to 100 59 regular teams. Just Play allows for individuals who 50 are unable to furnish a full team to join a team with other individuals in a similar situation to themselves. Only) (Athletes No. Participation 0 FUTSAL BASKETBALL BADMINTON VOLLEYBALL OZ-TAG

22 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 23 REPORT ANNUAL 2019 first aid response in an education and care setting’, relevant for for relevant setting’, and care in an education response aid first in an education staff or support as educators working those in this course of 54 enrolments a total were There setting. offer to will continue we and is a course year, the throughout forward. moving Previously this year. on quality control focus a strong was There our courses unavailable, was Room Function when the TAG many however, Building, Annex in the Education facilitated were Business Building the new Abercrombie to moved of these were modern and comfortable. more are rooms the lecture where on our equipment, particularly also spent updating Money was of manikins. set a fresh a new online to migrated Allens Training, aid provider, Our first has been This system Desk’. named ‘Training system enrolment minor been some have and although there August, online since many of streamline to has proved issues, the system teething user friendly. and is extremely our processes Program Tennis program the tennis for year prosperous another yet 2019 was in 2018. year a thriving a new benchmark after set have and we in the number of participants increase an overall was There Competition programs. the adult and junior coaching both for continues our program however strong, remains in the area and staff students, with USYD popular and remain grow to of our dedicated Sydney because across members community and quality service. staff and junior adult both for been extended have hours Coaching high demand. The a continuous due to programs coaching or classes/lessons in a group has enabled more extension general of the existing be added on top to setting private more for cater us to schedule and it has also allowed coaching lessons during the attend to available not who were customers up been set period. Squad sessions have coaching prominent also in the squad have and many juniors junior coaching for Sydney. around in tournaments been competing foundation a good also established social play have Sessions for their time with us on a weekly who enjoy visitors with regular also have and we strong remain numbers Participation basis. 2018. to compared groups in student seen a mild increase up solely for set was that (an initiative Tuesday $2 Tennis also had a slight and gradual students) USYD enrolled currently 2 in 2019. This session Semester 1 to Semester from increase in the students amongst exposure more gain to is anticipated 2018. late since to the program launch its after years coming coaches casual our in the program, staff Along with our full-time all our customers. to quality coaching delivered tirelessly have the reasons was one of the crucial Their time and effort and culture team in 2019. Our strong saw such success program our competitive maintained again has once professionalism another to looking forward thoroughly are and we edge in the new decade. flourishing year MATT RENNICK | PROGRAMS & PARTICIPATION MANAGER RENNICK | PROGRAMS & PARTICIPATION MATT

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150 100 250 350 300 200 No. of Registered Teams Registered of No. Total team registrations in the Social Netball Program by year from 2015 from year by Program in the Social Netball registrations team 1: Total Figure 2019. to SOCIAL NETBALL PARTICIPATION PER YEAR SOCIAL NETBALL PARTICIPATION This acceleration in the number of team registrations can be can registrations in the number of team This acceleration either team second a registering teams current to attributed Student counterpart. day or in their division’s on another registrations’ as ‘tentative steady remained participation adequate teams students allowing teams, to available remained Competitions SUSF fees. their team funds for produce time to in conjunction in July, underwent in management a change was Policy Grading 3. A Social Netball with Competition and of teams management with the smooth assist to introduced during competitions. grading Aid Program First Aid. The First for year successful an exceptionally 2019 was with a total enrolments for year a record experienced program with SUSF, their training undertake of 1,110 people choosing to CPR and our regular 2018. In addition to of 30.6% from a growth an emergency ‘provide course the offer now we aid courses, first and Oz-Tag and Quidditch made their debut. A focus was placed placed was debut. made their A focus Quidditch and and Oz-Tag as eventwell as each at participation student on maximising living students non-participating from spectatorship promoting from leapt numbers participation Student residences. affiliate at running 5 events only 659 in 2019 despite in 2018 to 655 athletes tournament. Quidditch of the the washout due to from in 2019, increasing competing 11 residences were There of (consisting the Darlo Bears from 9 in 2018, with a return Accommodation, Student such as Abercrombie small residences House), International Mandelbaum and Terraces Darlington House, Iglu, Queen Mary Sancta Building, Regiment Building, and UniLodge Village, Sydney University Sophia College, College John’s St newcomers welcomed we year This Urbanest. on a trial College as the Women’s as well the competition, to the to go must congratulations 2. Particular in Semester basis in every the event over participating Building for Regiment and the Whalan Cup Thomas the Men’s and winning both year Cup. Tooth Liane Women’s Competition Social Netball in increase saw a dramatic Competition The Social Netball in the and divisions, particularly all grades across participation and on Tuesday ran Competitions of the year. final competition as as well divisions available, and Mixed Sunday with Women’s of a total was on Wednesdays. There 5 competition Fast a Mixed 2018 from in 2019, a 15% increase registered 304 teams 1). (See Figure OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTURE

2019 WAS ANOTHER VERY supervisors for their ongoing great work. BUSY AND SUCCESSFUL YEAR SWIM SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR THE OPERATIONS AND 2019 was another record year for the Sydney Uni Swim School as we continued to teach in excess of 2000 people per week. INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION We also continue to receive terrific feedback from those schools OF SUSF. that held annual school carnivals with us and we thank the Sydney Uni Swim Club who let us use the electronic timing system that sets our school carnival offering apart from many OUR SPORTS CENTRES of the other pools. It was a very good year for the Sports and Aquatic Centre as 2019 also saw the growth of our free Water Safety Program in well as the Arena Sports Centre. For the fourth year in a row we which ‘Learn-to-Swim qualified’ University students would achieved record student entries and general entries. A detailed teach inexperienced students how to stay safe in the water. breakdown of our record memberships are provided in the 2019 This program was rolled out to 400 students across the year. Finance Report. The program has been extremely well received by our students, for most of whom it was their first experience in a pool. We At SUSAC, to start the year we replaced our old cardio fleet with especially thank the University of Sydney for its on-going the latest ‘best-in-class’ equipment (together with fresh paint SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY funding and support of this program. and carpet) and built the new fitness testing studio in the gym which provides greater privacy to our members. We also bid a From a staffing perspective, after welcoming our new Swim fond farewell to our old Centre Manager Mark McLennan and Program Manager, Kellie Warren, last year, this year we promoted Dayle MacMillan to the role – a position she filled welcomed our new Gold Licence Head Coach, Paul Bruce. seamlessly and has now made her own. In July, Justine Blake joined the team as our Swimming Coordinator and with the great help of our club squad coaches Our lunchtime functional training program “Unleash” continued Jake Hodgetts and Anton Nikulen, our swimming squads and in 2019, increasing from 3 to 5 sessions per week due to popular club members achieved countless team and personal bests demand. Congratulations to Rachel Finch and the Gym team for at every meet including 4 golds, 2 silvers and 1 bronze at the their efforts with this. Australian Open Age Nationals. Outside the gym itself, we introduced $2 casual basketball to The year was capped off nicely with the Swim Club’s inaugural all students while rolling out free women’s squash lessons in fund-raising dinner at the Tag Grandstand which raised September to over 130 University students. We also replaced enough funds to help many of our squad swimmers attend an the basketball court lighting on courts 3 and 4 with the more altitude training camp in Spain during the winter months. All of environmentally friendly and energy efficient LED lights. these achievements are extraordinary considering where the At our Arena Sports Centre, we also upgraded our entire cardio swimming program was left when NSWIS withdrew its funding fleet (and carpet) and added some more popular racks to our for coaches back in 2016. Great credit must go to the current free weights fleet. We also promoted Dylan MacDonald to his swim staff team and club executive as well as all who went new role as Camperdown Centre Manager which encompasses before them over these last 4 years. responsibility for both the Arena Sports Centre and Tag Family Grandstand, replacing Matt Rennick who was promoted to the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY role of SUSF Programs & Participation Manager. Congratulations Under the guiding hand of our Business and Systems manager and a big thank you must go to both of these terrific long- Andy Heil, SUSF’s IT capabilities and swim member’s experience term SUSF staff members as well as our Facilities and Services both improved greatly in 2019 when we rolled out the Gladstone Manager, Paul Reynolds, and to all of our managers and shift “Learn To” module together with a pay “Collect” module and

24 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 25 REPORT ANNUAL 2019 (as independently judged by the umpires), hosting the hosting the umpires), by (as independently judged and winning in a row, year the second final for grade second Daryl for award of the year groundsman SCA’s the coveted our grounds to also go must Davidson. Congratulations De Marigny who achieved his trade Jake apprentice, the awarded and, in so doing, was this year qualifications 2019”. of the Year “NSW Apprentice strength Pryor from Field went Hockey the Bruce Meanwhile, our Sydney Uni by usage its in both with increases strength to Congratulations revenue. hire external Club and its Hockey his for Field Manager, Sports our Cumberland Barker, Scott to remaining of the rehabilitation including the there out efforts ground a new and practice playing field into sports Cumberland our clubs and the community. for Field John’s our St upgrade partially able to were While we friendly lighting with the energy efficient and environmentally GROUNDS Groundsman, Head of SUSF’s leadership Under the terrific sporting fields and lawn Daryl of SUSF’s Davidson, the condition improve. to continued courts tennis of ranking 1 Sydney cricket ever Oval our highest We recorded 2018/19 field in NSW in season cricket grade 2nd best “Parent Portal” – saving our swim parents and staff a great deal deal a great and staff – saving our swim parents Portal” “Parent the roll Andy also oversaw of time and energy in administration. 2019. throughout staff SUSF for of computers out of a new fleet off our much-needed IT/ kicked in 2019 SUSF importantly, Most commissioning by project upgrade System Finance/HR/Payroll existing of our which analysed the shortcomings 1 report a stage enough awarded was As SUSF of this report, a result system. in 2020 and 2021. This upgrade carryfunding to out the upgrade the organisation. for forward step a tremendous will represent LED lights, these works were not able to be completed due to on-going negotiations with St John’s College regarding the on- going use and maintenance of the fields. I am pleased to report that we reached an in-principle agreement with the College just prior to the Christmas break which secured the on-going use of the fields for the University’s sporting clubs. PROPERTY In September 2019, our newest tenant, Cha Li Cha Li, opened its doors next to the Co-op Bookshop on the Boardwalk at SUSAC. Unfortunately, in November, our anchor tenant over the last 23 years, the Co-op Bookshop, went into voluntary administration and we commenced the search for a new tenant for the Co-op’s premises for 2020. On a more positive note, and with great thanks to our legal manager, Natalie Brown, we were able to roll out the new form of University sub-licence across some of our tenants while novating all of our tenants across to the new SUSF Limited effective from 1 January 2020. Special mention should also go to Leon Talay, SUSF’s Maintenance Manager, and Paul Reynolds, our Facilities and Services Manager, for all of their work maintaining our portfolio of assets throughout the year, none the least the amount of time and resources that they spent on the Glebe and Linley Point Boathouses. OUR OTHER SERVICES From a services perspective, other achievements by the Operations team included: • Assisting and advising the SUSF Governance Review project; and • Conducting the May Special General Meeting at which the incorporation of SUSF was approved by a 93% majority; and

SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY • Assisting the Finance Audit and Risk Committee with advisory and secretarial services Over 3 days in early August, the Operations team were also instrumental in the very successful hosting of the University’s first ever Eastern Avenue 3X3 Hustle Basketball event which featured teams from all parts of the University community on day 1 and then the Australian UniSport championships on days 2 and 3 in front of a huge crowd of on-lookers in the middle of the University’s main pedestrian thoroughfare. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Financially, the Operations and Infrastructure Department has another record revenue year recording a 7.5% increase in business development revenue over 2019 and exceeding our annual target by $275,000.

ED SMITH | OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER

26 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 27 | 27 REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS We’d like to extend ahuge thank you to Rohan andhisteam. years have beentremendous andthey supporters ofourclubs. club. Ourpartnership Winesisnow approaching withAgnew 15 wine salewhichoffered a20% rebate back to their respective past year. Manyofourclubscapitalised Wines upontheAgnew Relationships withourvalued sponsors have flourishedinthe forward to another successful in2020. event guidance throughout theorganisation Welook oftheevent. University ofSydney. Aspecialthankyou to Rod Tubbs for his Growthbuilt, Urbanest, Sharp, SouthernDesignaswell asthe thank you to allparticipants, inparticular ourcurrent sponsors of ourcurrent sponsors andpartners. We’d like to extend a ‘Golf daywithadifference’, involving thesupport ofanumber revenueA new record was set withtheSUSF GolfDayevent growth ofSponsorship at SUSF iscommendable. experience at SUSF to thisrole. Hiscontribution to theoverall 2019. Paul bringsawealth ofknowledge andover 10years’ and Paul Reynolds took over theSponsorship reigns inJune resigned asthe SUSF Sponsorship Manager andDevelopment A numberofpersonnel changes occurred in2019.JoNevin OFSYDNEY.THE UNIVERSITY SHARP, BERTOCCHI AS WELLAS THE GRANDSTAND RESTAURANT, RESTAURANT, AGNEW WINES, CAFÉ,RALPHS THEBOATHOUSE SYDNEY TOYOTA, CITY URBANEST, SOUTHERN DESIGN,BUPA, TO THANKBRYDENS LAWYERS, STRATEGIC PARTNERS. WE’DLIKE AND VALUABLE AND SPONSORS BY THESUPPORT OFOURLOYAL NUMEROUS SUCCESSESBACKED THE PAST YEAR WAS MARKEDBY SPONSORSHIP DEVELOPMENT & 28 |

2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAUL MANAGER REYNOLDS|SPONSORSHIP We lookforward to 2020. Camperdown. sponsors at CityToyota Sydney andQualityApartments, Design was amazing,aswas supportfrom ourother major always, thesupportfrom SamandhisteamAs at Southern supplied theteam andfans withamazingheadphones. SUSF were excited to bringonboard Audio Technica who excited to thisprogram develop into 2020. afforded theopportunity to experience basketball. Weare particularly children, whomaynot have been otherwise by theprospect ofengaging members ofthecommunity, roots Lawyers are humbled TheFlamesandBrydens level. Community Program aimedat fostering basketball at agrass Notably, Lawyers 2019sawtheintroduction oftheBrydens BRYDENS SYDNEY UNIFLAMES pipeline for 2020. of introducing andexciting somenew ventures that are inthe partners intheyears ahead. Weare alsoexcited at theprospect relationships withourfantastic current sponsors andstrategic We lookforward to continuing andbuildinguponour general. support not onlyto UniFlames,butalsoto theSydney SUSF in Lawyers continueBrydens theirimpactful andoutstanding sponsor, Lawyers. Since Brydens coming onboard in2013, Finally, we’d like to extend ahuge thankyou to ourmain SUSF continue to supplyTAG approved products. have beenvital inensuringSUSF’s compliance withstandards. On theretail sideofthebusiness,Tertiary Access Group (TAG) also enjoyed abeautiful Christmas Hamsuppliedby Bertocchi. Flames season, enjoyed by thousandsofsupporters. SUSF staff Uni Sydney the deliciousfood for the2019/2020Brydens SUSF are alsograteful to Bertocchi Smallgoods whosupplied promote ahealth-conscious lifestyle inpartnership withBUPA. including onsite activations andskinchecks.Weare proud to increased inthepast year to existing SUSF staff andmembers Notably, BUPA Healthcare offerings andbenefits have been SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 29 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 29 | 29 | 29 REPORT REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019 2019 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 ANNUAL SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS Club produced four awardees. capped another strong year withfive awardees andtheSoccer While theBluescovered ninedifferent sports, the Athletics Club announced theMaleBlueofYear. the Year, while Lee Hagipantelis, Lawyers, Principal, Brydens Rob Smithies,was invited to announce theFemale Blueof Departing Executive Director UniSport&Fitness, ofSydney backstroke to stand ontop ofthepodium. beating thewell-credentialled Mitch Larkin inthe50m He alsoperformed well at theAustralian Championships, butterfly at theWorld University Games. Games, hadabreakout season, winning gold in the50m setWilliam, whohashiseyes onqualifyingfor the 2020Olympic of 1.96m. three-ranked Australian highjumperofalltimewithherbest the top three athletics meets intheworld. Nicola is thenumber Monaco DiamondLeague meeting, widely regarded asoneof She alsoclaimedthird place, withaleap of1.94m,at the Classic andtheUniSportNationals. Prix SollentunaSweden, Track Sydney Classic,Perth Track where shefinished first inmeets, includingtheFolksam Grand qualifier withapersonal best of1.96minanoutstanding year Blue oftheYear after she recorded a Tokyo OlympicGames Nicola was awarded the AlisonHattersley Trophy for Female of theYear. Yang namedthewomen's andmen's Sydney University Blues witnessed highjumperNicola McDermott andswimmerWilliam A healthy attendance ofBluesandGoldstheirfamilies in MacLaurinHallfor the second year inarow. Due to theunavailability oftheGreat Hall,thedinnerwas held SEVEN GOLDSWEREAWARDED. DECEMBER, WHEN23BLUES AND ANNUAL BLUES DINNERON6 BLUES ASSOCIATION WAS THE FOR THESYDNEY UNIVERSITY THE HIGHLIGHTOFYEAR ASSOCIATION BLUES 30

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2019 Bluesrecipients. (Australian Football). Tara, JamesandAdamwere amongthe (Boat),Rigney JamesTraiforos andAdamGulden (Swimming) Congratulations andbest wishesto 2020recipients Tara continuesThe Association to fundthree SportingScholarships. temple gong. dinner bell,butby Brendon Hyde tapping onalarge Laos Square to AnnualDinnernot by abagpiper, norby asilver In abreak from tradition, guests were summonsedfrom the discussed repeating theconcept next year. what awonderful nightthey'd has enjoyed. TheAssociation attended each were saidhow thrilledthey to beinvited and celebrate of their awards the50thanniversary andthosewho invitedThe Association Bluesfrom 1960 asspecialguests to and ledtheway withTheVarsity song. with wonderful renditions of Gaudeamus andAmerican Boy, Browning. Angelique Opieprovided themusical entertainment, Emily Chancellor andOlympichopeful,sprinter Rohan Coorey handledanoutstanding withWallaroo panel interview wasThe event once again MCdby Elka Whalan,whileAndrew Blues awarded going to females. past decade was alsoreflected onthenightwith13of The riseandofwomen's sportonthecampus over the SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 31 | 31 REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019

GRAHAM CROKER | PRESIDENT, SYDNEY UNIVERSITY BLUES ASSOCIATION UNIVERSITY BLUES SYDNEY PRESIDENT, When Will Raven presented the 2018 Annual Report, he Report, the 2018 Annual presented When Will Raven in a development Association the Blues was that commented of long-serving departure the mid-year phase following along overseas, who had been posted Cooper, Clive President been posted who'd members with a number of committee locations. rural or to interstate either overseas, interstate departure Will's of circumstances, set In a repeat down standing in him reluctantly 2019 resulted through midway Phillips Sarah members the Association, while committee from work due to continue also unable to and Emma Thomas were efforts, your for Will, Emma and Sarah Thanks to placements. in 2019 re-election for who didn't stand Mac Chambers and to committee. on the years many after the over taking Croker to Graham led reshuffle The mid-year and Andrew (Secretary) Hyde while Brendon as President, reins with Katherine in their roles, continued Wennerbom (Treasurer) Clancy making up the committee. and Therese Dixon Trevor Rae, a planned cocktail of circumstances, set repeat In another a number of due to cancelled Blues was younger for function Athletics the 2019 Australian at But a planned gathering factors. many SUAC Homebush, where Olympic Park, Championships at of the some members did attract competing, were members Blue and Gold fraternity. a all 2019 Blues and Golds for sent to was An invitation Sydney at season the opening of the rugby at together get to but failed 14 March, on Saturday, Ground Football University any starters. attract of on the Blues database work to The Association continues older for particularly and phone numbers, email addresses the 1969 contact to when attempting prompted Blues. This was the 2019 Annual Blues Dinner. attend Blues to Emily Chancellor, members staff SUSF thanks to note, On that Monk and Luci Safi, Michael Di Lonardo Naiqama, Nicole Sera and particularly the year, throughout assistance their valued for also Those thanks are the Annual Dinner. organise in helping to Brendon members Blues Association committee to extended Clancy and Therese Rae, Wennerbom, Katherine Andrew Hyde, and support in 2019. their effort for Dixon Trevor 2020 has for Meeting The Blues Association Annual General until further notice. been deferred SYDNEY UNI STAKEHOLDER

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Glebe Boatshed Thyne Reid Boatshed ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM SPORTING BODIES Bruce Pryor Hockey Field TAG Family Foundation Grandstand (Flames) Robyn Webster Sports Centre AFL (NEAFL) Capital Projects (AWL) Squash and Tennis Courts (SUBC Performance Club) CLUBS SUSF Swim School Bath University (S&C Interns) SUSF ICT Maintenance, Services & Utilities Sydney Uni Sports and Aquatic Centre (SUSAC) AFL (M&W) Gymnastics Tennis Program American Football Handball The Arena Sports Centre Archery Hockey The Grandstand Athletics The Ledge Climbing Centre Badminton Kempo Karate Oval No. 1 Baseball Kendo Sydney Uni Football Ground Basketball Muay Thai The Square Boat St. Paul's Oval Boxing Netball St. Andrew's Oval Canoe Rock Climbing & Mountaineering St. John's Rugby & Soccer Fields Cheerleading Cricket (M&W) Fencing (M&W) Flames Soccer

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FINANCE & 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 33 | 33 REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019 ADMINISTRATION Rowing Division • Rowing Division Football • Soccer Division • Sporting Scholarship Unifirst/Campus IT • Unifirst/Campus Centre Copy • University Bank (ATM) • Westpac SUSF Employees SUSF & Contractors Suppliers Creditors, SUSF (Registrar) DVC USYD Services Financial USYD and Risk Management Audit USYD Office Taxation Australian of Statistics Bureau Australian iCare auditors) (external Manser Tierney & Johnston Bank Australia National Sponsors SUSF

USYD Students USYD Community Members Clubs SUSF Cricket Division • Cricket Sport Division • General Division • Hockey Boardwalk Cafe Cafe • Boardwalk Cafe • Ralph’s Cafe • Poolside Clinic • The Sports SUSF.COM.AU CORPORATE & & CORPORATE ALUMNI RELATIONS ALUMNI Blues Association ‘Blue & Gold’ Club Sponsors SUSF Philanthropy SUSF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SUSF Members SUSF Staff SUSF Staff USYD Athletics Division • Athletics Division Rules Football • Australian Works Division • Capital The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay on Blackwattle • The Boathouse • Cha Li Cha Li • Co-Op Bookshop Catering • Elegancy PROGRAMS & PARTICIPATION First Aid Programs First Community Programs School Holiday Program Sport Interfaculty Social Sport Lunchtime School Sport Short Courses Sport Intercollegiate Sport Intramural Social Netball Program Tennis TENANTS SPONSORS FOUNDATION STRATEGIC PARTNERS STRATEGIC

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY SPORT SPORT UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY PROGRAM

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Squash Swimming Tennis Table Taekwondo Tennis Touch Frisbee Ultimate Velo Volleyball (M&W) Polo Water & Wakeboarding Waterski Wheelchair Flames Wrestling

SPORT & FITNESS SPORT CHART 2019 CHART SPORTING BODIES SPORTING Basketball Australia (Flames) Australia Basketball AFL (NEAFL) (AWL) Australia Polo Water Club) (SUBC Performance Australia Rowing (S&C Interns) University Bath Sydney Kings CLUB REPORTS

36 AFL - MEN 47 CHEERLEADING 37 AFL - WOMEN 48 CRICKET - MEN 38 AMERICAN FOOTBALL 49 CRICKET - WOMEN 39 ARCHERY 50 FENCING 40 ATHLETICS 51 FLAMES

SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY 41 BADMINTON 52 GYMNASTICS 42 BASEBALL 53 HANDBALL 43 BASKETBALL 54 HOCKEY 44 BOAT 55 JUDO 45 BOXING 56 KEMPO KARATE 46 CANOE 57 KENDO

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AFTER EIGHT YEARS SERVING After a long absence, the club’s colts program returned to finals football, as the First’s took home the minor premiership AS CLUB PRESIDENT, CHAS following an undefeated regular season. The Second’s, in

SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY WILKINSON STOOD DOWN FROM only their second year of existence, also reached finals, with a HIS ROLE WITH THE CLUB. number of bottom-aged players ready to return in 2020. Off the field the club was proud to once again host an Indigenous Round, which paid respect to the nation’s SUANFC was a competitive club across all grades in 2019, with Indigenous people and culture. On top of this, the club also eight of the club's nine sides qualifying for finals football. hosted its third Pride Round, celebrating the diversity that Our NEAFL program qualified for its fifth consecutive finals defines our game and seeks to raise awareness for LGBTIQA+ series following a strong season, which saw the squad record issues, including the role we can all play in eliminating nine wins in total. The Students were unable to get past a strong homophobia within sport. side in the elimination final, falling by nine 2019 was also the first year in which the club awarded the points. Standout NEAFL midfielder Jake Bartholomaeus capped inaugural Harvey Gordon Sporting Scholarship, given annually off an incredible individual season, winning the competition’s for a student-athlete who best represents Harvey’s legacy of MVP award. Defender Adam Gulden, alongside Bartholomaeus, outstanding contribution to the enrichment of the football club was also named in the 2019 NEAFL Team of the Year as a community – a true club person. NEAFL footballer Nick Foster was the first recipient following his efforts assisting with Premier Division reached its third consecutive grand final, Colts training, taking new and young players under his wing and unfortunately losing to the heavily-fancied UNSW/Eastern embodying the club values which Harvey cherished. Suburbs by three goals. Despite the loss, the Premier Division program saw a number of players from junior pathway clubs Following the end of the 2019 season, both the men’s and feature at AFL Sydney’s highest playing level, promising a bright women’s clubs merged to become one under the umbrella of future around the corner. Australian Football at Sydney University. The merging of the two clubs will see eleven different AFL sides in 2020 take to the field, Lower grades performances were headlined by the Blues, who with over 400 members enjoying the game of AFL at Sydney after falling short in the grand final last year, were able to claim University. victory over reigning premiers Pennant Hills in a convincing display of team football. JACK PRATO | OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

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COACH’S AWARD COACH’S and Chaylee Pritchard Renae (Prems) Roditis Andrea (Div 2) Reeve MOST IMPROVED Asquith Elle Finch (Div 2) (Prems) Megan MEMBER OF THE YEAR CLUB Sophie Clarke AWARD & GOLD BLUE MORGAN ASHLEE Haynes Meg 2019 AWARDS AWARDS 2019 AND FAIREST BEST (Div 2) Isabella Gray (Prems) Clegg Pippy PLAYERS’ PLAYER (Div 2) Bella Gray Hay (Prems) Kristen ROOKIE OF THE YEAR (Div 2) Jaimie Karamihas (Prems) Hurrell Zoe GOLDEN BOOT (Div 2) Cuell Mikaeli (Prems) Amber Laven Our Head Coach Alex Roberts is returning in 2020 and is hungry in 2020 and is returning Roberts Alex Coach Our Head on the 2020 take to excited We’re two. a flag, or even better for to forward time and looking the first with the men for season all teams. for season think will be a great we what MEGAN ASQUITH | VICE PRESIDENT ASQUITH MEGAN

AFL - WOMEN AFL THE SYDNEY UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY THE SYDNEY (SUWAFLC). AFL CLUB WOMEN’S With both our Premier and Division 2 teams making it through making it through and Division 2 teams our Premier With both the preliminary out in bowed final. unfortunately finals, both to a was finalising for the Club achievementOff the field, a major all be under the banner now AFL Club to with the Men’s merger of SUANFC. defeat with an early a solid season had team Our Premiership big wins and a very loss narrow Eagles, several Coast East over of the season in the final game University Macquarie premiers to a very enjoyed semi-finals victory classy (76-27) (9-8). The team in Coast East to down going UNSW before 2018 Premiers over the preliminary final. by highlighted season, Division 2 had a solid home-and-away University Macquarie wins over finish with two a very strong 16, finishing behind Round until undefeated who had remained Our reserves up will move the ladder. on place them in second 1 in 2020. Division to with awards the AFL at well-represented were Our players of Team all earning and Amy Foo Clegg Pippy Lew, Jennifer with the Mostyn finished strong Clegg Pippy honours. the Year due to season half of the missing the second Medal, despite in the Rising second voted was Hurrell Zoe exchange. University to unlucky not was Division 2, Isabella Gray In Award. Star an amazing first after Award out the Andrews-Burgmann take in the Division also polled well Marshke Ruck Sarah season. 2 Award. 2019 WAS A GREAT YEAR FOR YEAR FOR A GREAT WAS 2019 AMERICAN FOOTBALL

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY AMERICAN The Lions Women’s team took to the field for their second year after taking out the Opal Bowl in their first season under the FOOTBALL CLUB FIELDED watchful eye of coach Woilfie Vrcelj who was supported by THREE TEAMS IN THE GNSW Defensive Coordinator KG. During the regular season, the Lions displayed the form and heart that had been their signature COMPETITION FOR THE SECOND in 2018 and finished the regular season in second place TIME IN 2019. to a formidable and undefeated Rebels team. Injuries and inconsistent attendance had taken its toll in a tough season and the Women’s team fell to the eventual champions, the Coming off one of the most dynamic, challenging and Raiders in a hard-fought semi-final. successful years for the club in 2018, in 2019, no teams made Coach Ogborne was at the helm of the Lions Men’s team in it to their bowl games with the men's team missing out on the 2019, supported by Andrew Matthews and Aaron Carbury. The championship win for the first time in 16 years and the women team had a great start to their season, beating rival Raiders missing out on a chance to go back-to-back in only their second SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY in a Waratah Bowl rematch in round 1. The Men then made it season. through to week 8 undefeated before a return match with the SUAFC ran the social flag competition again in 2019 and had Raiders saw the team suffer their first loss. From there, the improved participation numbers. All players were required team then lost to the Rebels and UTS twice (the first time UTS to be members of SUSF which has improved our overall had beat the Men’s team in the history of GNSW). Generally, membership numbers. the losses were in close games but an overall 6-4 record had the Lions finishing 4th and playing week one of the finals. All teams participated in pre-season activities and training Taking care of the Ducks in finals round one, the Men faced but there was inconsistency in attendance for all teams which the Raiders in the semi-final for a spot in the Waratah Bowl. made it difficult for coaches to be certain of player numbers Showing great heart and never giving up, the team succumbed and positional requirements which became a problem for the to the Raiders in a shoot-out which finally saw the end of their Women’s and Cub’s teams. 16-championship streak. Congratulations to Keenan Mackett The Cub’s were led into the 2019 season by head coach Peter who is now the club’s leading career interceptions leader. Fernley, supported by two new coaches, Sam and Cameron, Thank you to all the coaches and players for your on-field who took on the Defensive and Offensive Coordinator roles. efforts in 2019 and your positive representation of the club. The biggest issue that faced the Cub’s was consistency of players to both trainings and games. When every available Finally, I would like to acknowledge the efforts and player was at training and the game, the Cub’s looked like they contributions of Andrew Ogborne. Andrew has decided to could beat any team. The offense would consistently put up step back from coaching in 2020. Andrew is the personification of all that it means to be a Lion and has contributed enormously good numbers, which was a great improvement on the 2018 to the Club. Though I hope this is not the end of Andrew’s season. Unfortunately, the Cub’s ended up too often falling just involvement with SUAFC, he certainly deserves a break. The short of their opponents on the scoreboard and failed to make Club would not have been able to continue its domination for the post-season. Individually, a number of players had great so long without his involvement. club and representative seasons which has seen a number of Cub’s be invited to the Outback Combine. JAMES GIFFORD | PRESIDENT

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IN 2019 AT ST. JOHNS OVAL, This competition holds a lot of importance to us as USYD and UNSW are the only two Universities to have official archery WE HAVE CONTINUED TO FOCUS Clubs in NSW, giving us the opportunity to compete with ON GROWING THE CLUB’S another University which will hopefully inspire more Clubs to be MEMBERSHIP, IMPROVING OUR started at other institutions. EQUIPMENT AND INCREASING This year the Club has continued to modify and tailor our new OUR PRESENCE IN THE trailer to our needs. This has allowed us to fit more equipment, expanding the number of members we can accommodate as COMPETITIVE SCENE. well as allowing us to offer more kinds of archery, such as longbow and compound.

A dedicated and incredible group of people led to a great The Club’s growing competitive side has been shown off this year for the Club with many new and enthusiastic members year with several medals at state and national tournaments as continuing our steady growth. There was also a group of very well as another NSW state record. Our Club’s own competitions dedicated veteran members working to improve and expand are also remaining very popular, especially our n00b cup our equipment supplies available to members, both promoting and our UNSW vs USYD comp. We also continued our Club’s participation and participating themselves in competitive coaching program for members to help prepare them for archery tournaments. competitions and to give members a chance to refine advanced Our year started off with an engaging Welcome Week that archery skills. led to our range being at maximum capacity for the next two In the future, the Club will continue its mission to be a weeks, introducing many people to the sport of archery. We

competitive force while maintaining our relaxed atmosphere for SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS then followed this straight into our annual n00b Cup which more casual archers. We also plan to maintain our great stocks is a competition limited to novice archers and is geared to of equipment and encourage members to taste other forms giving new members a fun, non-threatening introduction to of archery, namely compound and longbow. As always, even competitive archery. This competition was a great success though archery is an exceedingly safe sport, we are continuing with us filling all spots available and encouraging many of the participants to compete in other competitions outside the Club. our constant vigilance to make sure our range and practices are as safe as possible, so we can make sure the Club is as good as it In Semester 2, we had the annual USYD vs. UNSW tournament in possibly can be. which archers from both Clubs compete across three divisions (barebow recurve, freestyle recurve, and compound). NOAH ASHTON | PRESIDENT

2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 39 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS taking thewinin adominantperformance, with JessStafford Catriona Bisset). Bisset was triumphantinthewomen’s 800m, Campbell, JessStafford, Cowie, AngusArmstrong Genevieve & At theWorldUniversiade, SUAC had5representatives (Paige Tokyo inModern Pentathlon. already beenselected to theAustralian Olympicteam for marathon. Additionally, Ed Fernon andMarinaCarrierhave Clark alsoran anOlympicqualifyingperformance inthe 1.96m whichwas alsoaTokyo Olympicqualifier, whileMilly 5000m indoorrecord, Nicola McDermott jumped aclubrecord the London DiamondLeague. JessPascoe broke theAustralian women’s Australian 800mrecord, runningasensational 1.58at the mixed 2x2x400m.Bisset alsosmashedthelong-standing Ralph whotook homeaworld championshiprelays silver in international season came from Catriona Bisset andJosh AngieBallard andJoshuaRalph).Beck, Thehighlights ofthe Jenneke, NickHough,Paige Campbell,Catriona Bisset, Alex (Nicola McDermott, Rohan Browning, BecBennett, Michelle no lessthan53times,10ofthoseat WorldChampionshiplevel Let’s begin abroad. SUAC athletes represented Australia in2019 exceeded expectations would beamassive understatement. stepping stone for manyofourathletes andto saythey club. Withthe2020 Olympicslooming,2019was animportant The last years seven hasreally beenagolden periodfor the INTERNATIONALLY ANDAT HOME. WITH UNRIVALLED SUCCESSBOTH ATHLETICUNIVERSITY CLUB YEAR FOR THESYDNEY 2019 WAS ANOTHER CRACKING ATHLETICS 40 |

2019 ANNUAL REPORT DEAN GLEESON | DIRECTOR OFATHLETICS alumni the very best foralumni thevery 2020. committee ofSUAC andourphenomenal athletes, coaches and welcome President ournew GillianRagus andwishthegeneral stellar periodover thelast sixyears -simplyoutstanding! We President PhilBrennan whosteered theclubthrough this Finally, Iwould like to make specialmentionofouroutgoing a real difference to our athlete’s chances ofOlympicselection. program whichisanamazingcontribution andisclearly making generous alumnihave donated more than$110,000 to this and compete inEurope for weeks seven andsofar ourvery initiative thisyear supported more than 15 athletes to train 2019 Athletes oftheYear. Theclub’s Target Tokyo fundraising function where Nicola McDermott andNickHoughwon the of theSUAC committee. Theclubran asuccessful end-of-season numbers again thisyear, whichisatestament to thefinework From aclubperspective, theclubhasgrown inmember State Champions. Premiership, theNSWRelay Championshipsandproducing 13 Women’s ClubChampionship, theMen’s andWomen’s Winter ANSW 2019ChampionCluboftheYear, winningtheMen’s and SouthWales’In New athletics competition, SUAC were crowned Australian University Games). Nationals Division1Men’s andWomen’s titles(formerly themselves national champions.SUAC alsotook outthe Championships, resulting in11SUAC athletes calling with anincredible 58 athletes qualifyingfor theNational At homeindomestic competition, SUAC was just assuccessful were crowned Oceania Champions. athletes compete at theOceania Championships,five ofwhich 4x400m. Onanother international note, SUAC hadarecord 13 and GenCowie bringinghomethebronze medalinthewomen’s SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 41 | 41 REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019

new faces joining the ranks. They fought hard and finished with and finished hard They fought joining the ranks. new faces the result, and unexpected the tough Despite a seventh place. that experience a necessary learning believed it was players event. year’s next for them better will prepare with the round evenly matched was competition The women’s with no clear of results a mixture producing stages robin two to the men’s, Similar the playoffs. into leading favourite displayed The players team. joined the women’s new faces claim a silver to the event and managed across consistency a great and it was their expectations exceeded medal. This far the inexperience Despite efforts. year’s on last improvement amazing produced and they best their played teams, both from results. the and some obstacles, in the committee changes Despite ensure to a number of challenges overcome able to Club was also held we Furthermore, members. its journey for a smooth back give to with many amazing prizes this year a tournament thank to like the Club would Lastly, members. our lovely to Sydney the years. their support over for again members its even an to Club is looking forward Badminton University in 2020. of growth year greater JACK LEOW | SECRETARY LEOW JACK

BADMINTON BADMINTON With surplus from previous years, the Club has been able years, previous With surplus from fund club sessions. Our new financially to strong remain to our supported greatly sports, Racquet Pro sponsor this year, the Division 1 at apparel the team’s and sponsored players of team a strong by represented the Club was where Nationals, women. men and five five it is for an honor and privilege what The Club understands the Division 1 Nationals at University the represent to players the exceed to and wanted well had prepared and the team and women’s finished fourth our men’s where 2018 results, finished third. sport competitive an extremely is badminton As with every year, the at players fielding their strongest with many universities the men’s year, last to Compared team. of the national calibre with two and inexperienced, young relatively was this year team 2019 WAS ANOTHER ANOTHER WAS 2019 SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR YEAR FOR SUCCESSFUL UNIVERSITY THE SYDNEY OVERALL. CLUB BADMINTON BASEBALL

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY BASEBALL your and support. FINISHED 2019, AND THE DECADE, I would personally like to thank the Executive Committee for their dedication, support and excellence: Secretary Matt WITH APLOMB. Kelleher, Treasurer Dean Matheson, Student Vice-President Dean Pousini-Hilton, Ben Warnock, Jasper Odgers and Club Patron Hartley Anderson. All four grades made the playoffs - a testament to Head Coach Mitch Liddle, his staff, and the entire playing roster. I’d also like to recognise two veterans who may have kitted up for a season in the Blue & Gold for the last time, due to 1st Grade narrowly lost 5-4 in the semi-finals, but the future interstate career opportunities. continues to trend up, now that the young and talented squad have made the post-season two years in a row. Sonny Butterworth is a three-time premiership player. A National Gold Medal winner. A Stump winner. And very literally 2nd Grade claimed back-to-back championships, demolishing almost gave his life for the club, bravely taking on a fence at a Petersham in the Grand Final 9-3; punctuated by 15 hits. full sprint to try and make a crucial catch in a playoff game. 3rd Grade won their fourth straight championship, defeating Andrew Franklin is a six-time premiership player. A two-time Uni Hawkesbury 11-6. Overall, 3rd Grade has claimed six titles in Games Gold Medal winner. A Gold recipient for his double-digit the last 10 seasons. years of service to the club. Co-founder of Ladies Day. Instituted SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY 4th Grade were leading their semi-final after seven innings, two of our perpetual awards: Hynes and Barrowcliff. Few people but lost late, denying them a chance to play for the could claim they did more to contribute to the club’s strong championship the following week. position 20 years into this century.

The Students claimed Bronze at the 2019 Nationals Div 1 on MATT KELLEHER | SECRETARY the Gold Coast, which was an impressive achievement given the graduation or study commitments of many veterans from last year’s undefeated squad. PERPETUAL AWARD WINNERS Golds were deservedly conferred to Mark Stanley and Ben Warnock for their long and storied service to the club. JACK MOULD CLUB MVP Four Students were members of the Elite Athlete Program: Alex Cobb Matt Kelleher, Dean Matheson, Dean Pousini-Hilton and post- DAVID HYNES CHAMPION med student Alex Cobb, who was also the Ron Rushbrooke Dean Matheson Scholarship recipient. Past vs Present had inarguably its most successful chapter, with NEIL BARROWCLIFF GOLD GLOVE numerous club legends turning out for a glorious autumnal day. Yoshitaro Umezawa The Past schooled the Present 8-2. JENNIE FINLAY ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD Ladies’ Day proved its resilience, despite the inconvenience of Matt Kelleher the Petersham Oval grandstand being under renovation. $903 PAM GARRETT SPIRITED PERFORMANCE was raised for Beyond Blue and the players entertained the spectators by sweeping Hawkesbury. ‘THE STUMP’ Ratya Glover Tremendous appreciation to our sponsors: The White Cockatoo ‘THE SWAN’ FOR MOST EXTRA-BASE HITS Hotel, Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness, Young Henrys, and The Pig Rob Giallombardo & Pastry Petersham. The club simply could not operate without

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BASKETBALLERS AT USYD WERE teams failed to make the finals for the first time in over five OFFERED A VARIETY OF OPTIONS years. Underpinning the two UniSport events was the USYD basketball TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR CHOSEN academy. This initiative was developed to identify talented SPORT IN 2019. basketballers on campus and have them train as a group under the guidance of current Sydney Kings player Kevin Lisch. The academy proved to be a success and generated a desire to SUSF entered men’s and women’s teams into both the UniSport see a more focused approach to the sport from USYD and the 3x3 hustle event on Eastern Ave in April and also the Nationals basketball club. Div 1 event held on the Gold Coast in September. In the 3x3 2020 will see the implementation of SUSF’s basketball master hustle event our women’s team battled hard for a 3rd place plan. It will include a reinvigorated offering from the basketball finish while the men’s team finished in 6th. The Nationals Div 1 club that will help elevate and lead the sport back into a was not a successful tournament for our basketballers as both prominent program on campus. SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS

2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 43 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS (President), WillRaven (Vice-President), ChrisNoel(Secretary), The SUBCcommittee once again comprised ofSarah Cook beenachieved. has ever King andQueen’s Cup Regatta, whichisthefirst timesuchafeat rowers, withthestate winningallfour eight-oared events at the The NSWState Team was comprised ofahuge numberofSUBC withthemenfinishingaclosesecond.pennant, taking theoverall points pennantandthewomen retaining their competitiveCompetition sawsomevery racing, withtheclub ontheYarraevent River. TheUniversity Nationals Division1 at theAustralian Boat Race andalsowon theinaugural Novice University secured winsinboth theWomen’s andMen’s Eights top ofthemedaltable for asecond consecutive year. Sydney score at theAustralian National Championships, finishingon dominance throughout theyear. TheClubwon theoverall point The Club’s high-performance program hasonce again shown Series –River Rowing Race inHangzhou andQuzhouQujiang. in Chinaandwinningthe2019WorldFamous CampusSports was thefirst SUBCWomen’s Eightbeinginvited to compete success at several invitational regattas inChinaandahighlight Women’s Regatta intheLightweight Pair. Theclubcontinued its Europe andcompeted inanumberofregattas includingHenley victorious. LizzieTreloar andMichaelaFranz travelled to Tasman Zealand, inNew where theSUBCMen’s Eightwas across avariety ofevents, includingtheUniversity Trans- The Clubwas once again well-represented internationally the Women’s Under-17 EightandCoxed Four events. Bronze inthemen’s Under-17 QuadScullandplaced fourth in Championships inCincinnati. At theclubwon thisevent a in anoverseas tour to compete at theUSA ClubNational and prospective University Sydney students and culminated was another whichinvolved highlight, 96school-aged rowers University24 new students. TheSchoolWinter Rowing Program once again ran its successful Learn-to-Row program featuring In additionto thedailyactivities ofthevarious squads,theclub continue striving for excellence inallfacets. the implementation offrameworks andstructures aimedto the programs ledto part-time thehiringofnew coaches and The club’s membership continued to grow andarestructure of SUCCESSES OF2018. TO BUILDONTHEEXTRAORDINARY BOATUNIVERSITY CLUB CONTINUED THROUGHOUT THISYEARSYDNEY BOAT 44

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2019 ANNUAL REPORT CHRIS HOLLIDAY |HEADCOACH successes would not bepossible. group, withoutyour generosity andpassion for ourclub, these grateful to ourgenerous donors, alumni,supporters andparent the staff from theEAP Team andSUSF. TheClubisincredibly thank HighPerformance Manager Tristan Lilesandparticularly outgoing SUSF Executive Director Rob Smithies.Wealsowishto would like to acknowledge the extraordinary contribution of We wishto thankSUSF for its ongoing supportofSUBCand work andcommitment. Coach) andPhilTitterton (Masters Coach) for theirongoing hard Alfie Young (Women’s SeniorCoach), Kirsten Liljeqvist (Masters Holliday (Men’s Coach Development &Program Manager), We thankSUBCCoaches DonMcLachlan(Head Coach), Chris Reid andCatriona Rose into part-time coaching positions. Recruitment and we welcomed Tom Laurich,KitCunningham- commenced afull-time role astheYouth Coach andHead of commitment over andservice thelast eightyears. JackHanley The Clubsaidfarewell to DebbieFox andwe are grateful for her the Clubandsportofrowing. George Reid, recognizing theirincredible contributions to both SUBC Life Memberships were awarded to IainMacDonaldand initial Board ofSUSF Limited. members Mike WisemanandJaneSpring were appointed to the Committeeof theSUSF ClubsAdvisory andformer club 2020.ChrisNoelwas1st elected January astheinitialSecretary culminated structure inanew Board andnew instituted from the governance UniSport&Fitnesswhich review ofSydney John BoultbeeandChrisNoelplayed prominent roles in in hisrole asHighPerformance manager ofVolleyball Australia. centre inCanberra. JohnBoultbeecontinued through theyear continuing theirroles asNTC rowing coaches at themen’s Club andformer SUBCcoaches MarkPrater andAndrew Randell Club, Matt Ryan asHead Coach at MelbourneUniversity Boat with WillRaven continuing asHead Coach at BanksRowing both rowing at University Sydney SportandAustralian Sport Other members oftheSUBCCommittee alsocontributed to and ontheNSWCompetition Commission. the Rowing NSWBoard, NSWCouncillorto Rowing Australia Management Committee alongwithWillRaven asDirector on This year Sarah Cookcontinued ontheSUSF to serve Student Representatives. Marcus Britt (Men’s ), JaimeFord andDelvinWalsh as John Boultbee(Treasurer), Dyone Bettega (Women’s Captain), SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS

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contestants at the NSW novice titles included Henry Drayton, included Henry titles Drayton, novice the NSW at contestants Yui. Anna Huang and Jennifer by help of sponsor “Spiced class, with the The morning Elite Johnny Fiji for a trip to sponsored Darling Harbour, of Billus” Ella representatives female of our Australian and two Lewis Fiji with as providing as well Robertson, Taylah and Boot Fijian boxing to a big boost rings. It was Olympic boxing two team the national of four by trip a return in course and set and were of the Ring competition in the King who competed In March, preparations. Olympic training the Club for by hosted form student postgraduate Smajli, a Sydney University Uke at of Tournament Boxer Best the prestigious won Switzerland, in . tournament Golden Glove the National event in titles and Olympic selection the Australian at In May, in the final Anja Stridsman to silver won Melbourne, Ella Boot her retained Robertson division, while Taylah bout of the 60kg win in the final. 51Kg title with a convincing PATRICK CUNNINGHAM | PRESIDENT PATRICK ROUND 3: NOVEMBER and Intervarsity the annual Intercollegiate In November, on No. grandstand a packed before place took tournament bouts Intervarsity and four bouts with eight college 1 Oval, of the UNSW club. members against and competition of solid participation year another 2019 was done without many volunteer been have not which could their time, including Johnny who so willingly gave coaches Lenny Rowsell, Plellis, Justin George Glenn Richards Lewis, Theodrore, Zhou, Kosta Allen Panagopoulos, George Purea, and James VisVis Philip Le, Michael Yee, Amine Mikati, Jadgiv. Pardeep BOXING ROUND 2: MARCH TO OCTOBER ROUND 2: MARCH TO and Kosta Allen Zhou classes, led by novice The Starting Davis, were Meela new by coach and assisted Theodroe attended. enthusiastically at compete had some 12 members class The intermediate Sun include Yujie Highlights during the year. Association events the bout but also the prize only won fight not who in her first Henry than 80 in a minute. with more thrown punches most for wins, while in and five losses two for Nable had seven fights Division 64kg Open titles in the State year the fight for his last going Despite Champion Josh Fitzpatrick. on the State he took his given vanquished from Henry on points, down far was Henry’s as opposed to 100 fights number had over opposite the Club and training, experience gaining more seven. After mentions Honourable rise in the ranks. Henry’s to looks forward Huynh. Victory Zhu and Katharine out to go bouts first also for at events at in March competed class members Unstructured competed members Clubs. In April, and Punchbowl the Marconi Jessica event in Gunnedah. In May, fundraising a farmer at Felix In June, in Kahibah. Johnson and Anna Huang competed Notable of Origin event in Toowoomba. the State won Fenley The bell sounded for an early start with coaches and boxers and boxers coaches with start an early The bell sounded for the By of January. week during the first training to back coming the the end of February, at around Week came time of Welcome Johnny Lewis, led by group dedicated Club had an enthusiastic eager welcoming Theodore Sun and Kosta Allen Zhou, Yujie 150 signed Over Club stall. the Boxing at campus to years first to down with some 80 people coming of interest, expressions Lawn. Club trial held on the Cadigal the first ROUND 1: JANUARY TO MARCH TO JANUARY ROUND 1: CANOE

THE SYDNEY UNI CANOE CLUB HAD Grand Prix series. Ironically, the 2019 race had to be shortened due to very high water after localised rainfall and warm weather ANOTHER GREAT YEAR IN 2019. causing heavy snow melt. Club members kept their skills up through the year at Penrith Whitewater Stadium, as well as some paddling across the ditch While maintaining a steady membership of about 100 student in New Zealand and are hoping for a return to wetter conditions and community members, the club saw more members than SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY in 2020! ever on a weekly basis. Trips were often running at full capacity and there were record numbers at our morning harbour paddles FLATWATER/SEA KAYAKING throughout winter. The club has prioritised accessibility to In 2019 the club gained the benefit of previous investments in students and beginners, many of which we have seen progress gear. We are beginning to get excellent use out of the sea kayak from novices to capable paddlers in the past year. We’ve fleet. These boats are providing an enjoyable time on the water continued to train new trip leaders and started the year with for beginners and also allow for longer day and weekend trips momentum, sending six members to represent Sydney Uni in by more experienced members. We plan to purchase more in the 46km Black Swan Creek Race in Cohuna, . The club the coming years as part of our five-year strategic plan. has continued to engage with the wider paddling community, This year we've had more focus on providing opportunities returning in September to PaddleNSW’s Myall Classic, placing for members to learn about how to kayak safely in various first in the Student Challenge and beating the record we set the conditions. We've run specific training sessions at the boatshed previous year, while participating in community events such as focussed on paddle technique and rescues in addition to rolling the Paddle Against Plastic with the River Canoe Club. practice at the SUSF pool facility. The members that attend Acknowledgment and thanks are owed to all who have these sessions are a mixture of new and regular paddlers. Both volunteered their time and skills, whether in a kayak, via email groups benefit from specific training on the water. or at the barbeque. The effort put in over the past year and In 2019 we managed to ensure that at least two trips ran beyond is outstanding and reflected in the club’s continuing every week from the boatshed, even through winter and a few success. heavy downpours. We have increased the variety and regularity WHITEWATER KAYAKING of weekly paddles with Wednesday evening long paddles, Friday evening social paddles and our monthly Saturday 2019 saw limited whitewater kayaking opportunities near adventure paddle. Sydney due to the record breaking drought across NSW. We look forward to more members out on the water in 2020. However, Sydney Uni Canoe Club was represented at the 2019 Snowy Extreme Race, one of the three Australian Wildwater ADELINA ROMANO | PRESIDENT

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to their routine. At this competition, the Lions also placed third third placed the Lions also this competition, At their routine. to division, winning a partially- non-tumble in the overall overall in 2020. Florida The Open in Orlando, at compete bid to paid internationally. compete to invitation first the Club’s This was LAUREN O’HARA | PRESIDENT LAUREN SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook on both grew social media following The Club’s More of 470 followers). (total and Instagram of 782 likes) (total in 2019 than in all previous uploaded were posts Instagram the Club also time in years, the first For combined. years new to members encourage video to a promotional uploaded join in 2020. FUTURE GROWTH be able to be in a position to our Club aims to In the future, increase and aims to Internationally compete bids to accept competitive. more become to in order membership in team a third introduce to expand The Club is planning to 1/2 and (Level teams competitive two have is to 2020. Our goal squad. In December a recreational 3/4), in addition to Level recruit session to placement 2019, the Club held an early-round to and will continue teams our competitive new for members skills athletes’ increase to summer break the throughout train in 2020. competitive more become to in order CHEERLEADING The team entered three state-level competitions throughout the throughout competitions state-level three entered The team at Battle Championships and first State at the placing fifth year, Cheer and the National at They also competed of the Beaches. with a routine Championships in Melbourne, performing Dance skills. elite-level the Sydney Uni Lions competition, of the Beaches the Battle At deductions Division, with no score in their University first placed COMPETITIONS With over 100 athletes registering for try-outs, for had the Club registering 100 athletes With over days. placement our two at number of attendees a record a second create enabling us to joined the Club, 42 athletes 2 team. Level our competitive addition to in team recreational the into the Club moved semester, a challenging first After to pushed themselves our athletes new where gym in August, in September. which began season the competitive for prepare able to and was week a twice trained team Our competitive skills. elite-level and perform learn and the year immensely throughout improved All athletes earned skill than was a higher level of cheerleading attained social an active in 2018. The Club also hosted the team by that and many of them commented athletes its for program their Club was their sense of belonging within the Cheer life. of university aspect favourite CLUB GROWTH IN 2019 GROWTH CLUB CRICKET - MEN

PERFORMANCE REPORT and conscientious in all they do. We are positioned well in the The past 12 months have seen some outstanding performances current season and look forward to competing in numerous and achievements throughout the club. These include: finals throughout the grades over the coming months. · Winning the 2018/19 Club Championship for only the fourth ADMINISTRATION REPORT time in our club's 155-year history The club entered the 2019/20 season with the Board and senior · Winning the 2018/19 Spirit of Cricket Award for the sixth time players completing the pre-season planning and preparation in seven seasons initiated by departing General Manager Dale Bryant. · Winning the 2018/19 Sydney Thunder Division T20 Title My thanks must especially go to Adam Theobold, Cameron SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY · Representing NSW at the Inaugural Premier Cricket National Borgas, Ben Joy, Liam Robertson and Ed Arnott (Interim T20 Tournament in Adelaide in 2019 GM) for their dedication and time spent ensuring the season commenced smoothly. · Winning the 2018/19 Minor Premiership in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade Our registrations are up on the previous year and this is pleasing · Winning the 2019 Pennant/Gold Medal at Uni Nationals, which considering we lost numerous club stalwarts to retirement and secured Sydney University the overall title work transfers. Our usual challenges of recruiting competent Green Shield Junior players has proved not to have changed · Winning the 2018/19 2nd Grade Premiership and is a problem we as a club need to overcome. · Having our 1st Grade play off in all three Grand Finals (2 day, 50 over, T20) in 2018/19 Our finances are operating within our 2019/20 budget figures and this is extremely encouraging with the imminent · The 1st Grade are currently in first position in the Limited incorporation in the first half of 2020. Overs Cup and 2nd position in the Belvidere Cup in 2019/20 Our events this year have been successful in the most part. Our · Hayden Kerr making both his NSW and debut only disappointment being having to postpone “The Great in 2019 Debate”. We are planning to reschedule the event to November · Nick Larkin continuing to represent both NSW and the for the start of ’s Summer of Cricket 2020/21. with distinction Our club captain Tom Fullerton has been a great help in being a · Devlin Malone and Joe Kershaw representing NSW at 2nd player liaison and his contribution on the website has been very XI level much appreciated. · Jackson Gwynne representing NSW at U19 level My thanks must also go to the staff at SUSF for making me feel Performances aside, it is the manner that our players conduct so welcome and assisting me in my transition into the new role. themselves for which we should be most proud. We are lucky to have a club full of outstanding young men who are committed COLIN ROBERTSON | GENERAL MANAGER

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DURING 2018-19 WE HAD TEAMS FIELDED IN ALL GRADES - 1ST, UWCC HONOUR BOARD 2ND AND 3RD, U18 BREWER AND A NEW TEAM IN THE U15 Adding their names to the perpetual trophies for the PILOT PROGRAM, WHICH WE’RE 2018-19 Season are the following players: PLEASED TO SAY HAS CONTINUED BATTING U18 BREWER SHIELD IN THE 2019-20 SEASON. Frankie Nicklin U18 BREWER SHIELD Evie Donovan We had eight teams in total which meant that managers worked hard to ensure teams were on the pitch each week and our BATTING THIRD GRADE T20 coaches were kept busy guiding and encouraging our players. Brooke Atkins We had returning players and some new faces including BATTING THIRD GRADE LO coaching staff. Darren Smith continued to provide support to Ari Capoor all players across every grade and we had the help of Tim Carter BATTING SECOND GRADE LO and Nathan Williams for the senior teams, Jarrod Cable with the Erica James U18 Brewer team and who took the U15 team for the pilot competition much to the delight of both players BATTING FIRST/SECOND GRADE T20 and parents. Carly Leeson SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS Our successes on and off the field kept us balanced and BATTING FIRST GRADE our community vibe continued to grow and flourish. We Maddy Darke had a number of players called up to teams in higher levels throughout the season including underage Championships, National League, Big Bash and Australian levels.

OUR REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS FOR 2018-19 WERE: We would like to acknowledge the continued support of both Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness and UNSW Arc who provide us with Alex Blackwell; Maisy Gibson; Carly Leeson; Mckensie Carr; training facilities, playing grounds and guidance throughout Georgia Redmayne; Stella Campbell; Maddy Darke; Ashley Day; the season. We would also like to thank FDC Construction and Olivia Porter; Sarah Brine; Frankie Nicklin; Elizabeth Antaw; and Fitout for their support for women’s and men’s cricket at Sydney Bianca Lozell. University. We had a few excellent knocks across the club. Maddy Darke We are always looking to welcome new players to our ranks had three centuries in a row – 126 against Penrith, 110 not and to encourage members of our community to come and try out against Bankstown and 105 against Parramatta. Georgia cricket or continue their cricket career. Whether you’ve only Redmayne made a cracking 164 against North District. Erica played in your backyard or if you’re an accomplished cricketer, James had a well-deserved 108 against Sydney in 2nd Grade. we’d love to meet you. Frankie Nicklin, on a hot day in Penrith, had a disciplined 100 in the U18 Brewer shield and also took 3 for 7 the same day. NIKKI PITKETHLEY | SECRETARY

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2019 WAS ANOTHER GOOD YEAR Fontaine winning gold in the Men’s Foil while Matthew Dall’Asen FOR SYDNEY UNIVERSITY FENCING took out the bronze. CLUB BOTH COMPETITIVELY AND STATE OPEN INDIVIDUAL AND TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIPS At the NSW State Open Championships, Sara Scott again took IN TERMS OF OUR DEVELOPMENT out bronze in the Women’s Epee event while our Women’s Epee AS A CLUB. Team (Courtney Buchanan, Emily Kerrison and Sara Scott) won gold, repeating their victory from last year. In the Veterans event, Paul Kurtyka triumphed, winning gold in the Men’s Epee. SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY Interest in beginner courses remained high and we continued to offer the Wednesday evening class, which started last year, JUNIOR PROGRAM in addition to our traditional Saturday afternoon course. In Our Junior squad had a very successful year. At State level, addition, interest was so high that we were able to start an members of the squad won both the Under 12 and Under 14 Intermediate class, also on Wednesday evenings. Our Junior State Epee championship. Two fencers ranked first in NSW at fencing program continued to grow with the offer of a second the same time in their respective age categories and individuals weekly session, initiated in 2018, being maintained. We won assorted medals in state competitions throughout the year. were also able to continue to run the Under 14 Mixed Epee Overall, the juniors will start 2020 with six top eight rankings Championship, now in its second year, in addition to the Club's across the various categories. At National level, the squad had annual Epee, Foil, Sabre and Handicap Foil Championships. two top eight results in 2019. Continuation of the move to two classes a week has certainly helped the success of this program. Together these programs have attracted a large number of new members. The Club’s annual Epee, Foil and Sabre THE YEAR AHEAD Championships were a success with participation from other The club starts 2020 in a strong position, hungry for another fencing clubs continuing to grow. year of competition and eager to build on the success of last NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP year. The structured bouting sessions introduced into our Thursday night training sessions in 2019 will be maintained At the National Open Championships in November, Sara Scott and we are hoping to run some small/informal competitions. won an epic final to take out gold in the Women’s Epee and We also look forward to welcoming many new members again again in the team’s event where she was an important member this year, including a number of very talented fencers who have of the gold-winning NSW ‘A’ team. Matthew Dall’Asen came an applied for the Sydney University Elite Athlete Program. We honourable seventh in the Men’s Foil event. In the National are particularly excited to welcome back Yves Fontaine and Veteran Championships, Harriet Jordan again took out bronze Matthew Dall’Asen who are returning to the EAP and to welcome in the Veteran Women’s Sabre. In the Under 20s, Sydney Nicholas Pastore. University Fencing Club recorded excellent results with Yves SARA SCOTT | PRESIDENT

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new head coach for the 2019-20 season. Katrina is a former Opal Opal is a former Katrina the 2019-20 season. for coach new head in the SEABL experience coaching extensive and WNBL MVP with for Coach as being Assistant as well in Melbourne competition side. WNBL the Flames. for individually many highlights 2019 also provided named in the Scherf were and Lauren McSpadden Lara the World Uni at gold which won team University Australian Wilson and Alex Scherf Lauren Tupaea, Games in Napoli. Tahlia Kunek Alice squad. New recruit also chosen in the Opals were the qualified for who have team the 3x3 National spearheaded qualifiers. 2020 pre-Olympic in the work their extensive continued The Flames program and as camps as well and school visits Hospital community. the highlights were areas Sydney and regional clinics in both Brydens as their Lawyers of 2019. The Flames welcomed program. sponsor of their community new Naming Rights travel and coaches the Flames players will see The program NSW with the primarythroughout young aim of empowering coaches players, The Flames basketball. through women with engage the opportunities to enjoy and management the healthy NSW as they promote throughout communities of all persons and inspire sporting participation female lifestyle, play basketball. people, to young especially ages, the acknowledge to The Brydens like Sydney Uni Flames would members, as their sponsors, as well support of SUSF, generous the program. assist that staff the SUSF and volunteers KAREN DALTON | GENERAL MANAGER KAREN DALTON FLAMES Head Coach recruited another good roster roster good another Cheryl Coach recruited Chambers Head Brittany Bunton. Alex and Opal captain by headed join the to Melbourne Boomers the from Smart made the move Wilson in what and Alex Tupaea Tahlia Flames who retained the Unfortunately, finals roster. been another should have injuries, losing Alex a series of season-ending suffered team as well of the season the majority Wilson for and Alex Bunton Belinda Snell Tupaea, Tahlia Flames starters other as injuries to sidelined, the juniors Smart. With the Flames stars and Brittany get opportunity to a great given were and development players time. court some valuable court. The off the the season to many highlights were There as well and attendance in memberships saw an increase season thank to like The Flames would in sponsorship. as an increase support as the naming Brydens their continued for Lawyers Southern Design and Partner as our Key as well sponsor, rights and Sydney City Toyota Quality Apartments, partners principal and partners our corporate to also grateful We are Urbanest. support of the program. their ongoing for individual sponsors of Cheryl as the Flames Head 2019 saw the departure Chambers The be with her family. Melbourne to to returned who Coach Hibbert as their Katrina attract to veryFlames were fortunate THE 2018-19 SEASON SAW THE THE SAW SEASON THE 2018-19 UNI FLAMES SYDNEY BRYDENS CHALLENGES. MANY FACE GYMNASTICS

2019 WAS A CHALLENGING YEAR the School of Education and Campus Infrastructure FOR THE SYDNEY UNIVERSITY and Security. I would like to give special thanks to Ed Smith, who was GYMNASTICS CLUB WITH THE limitless in his support of the Gymnastics Club and enabled CLOSURE OF THE OLD TEACHER’S the Club to continue training between the closure of the OTC COLLEGE GYMNASIUM (OTC GYM). Gym and the relocation to the Education Annexe Gym, and also to Jesse Rowles, whose expertise, contacts and industry experience were key to the Club being able to enjoy the new The OTC Gym, which was the Club’s primary training venue for space today. over a decade, was closed as part of the Sydney College of the Despite the disruption to regular training, class attendance Arts Relocation Project. picked up and returned to regular numbers by the end of the Club administrators and coaches worked hard to find semester. Coach Wina Zhu’s classes had record attendance alternative training venues and accelerated the relocation of throughout the year, which spoke to her skills as a coach and as the gym to its current location at the top level of the Education a positive and supportive member of the Club. Members have Annexe. A lot of effort and volunteered hours were put in by the responded well to the new training space and the Club looks Club in reviewing architectural layouts, liaising with contractors, forward to the year ahead in 2020. packing up gym equipment, setting up gym equipment, reporting building defects and negotiating terms of access with SHU YEUNG | PRESIDENT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY

52 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 53 | 53 | 53 REPORT REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019 2019 The team’s focus then switched to the Club World to then switched focus The team’s in August. Championships held in Dammam, Saudi Arabia in the city of Sandomierz, Poland to The squad headed a 10- for Szklarski, Tomasz captain team of the hometown Sydney were the team in Poland, While camp. day training and talk meet to and had the chance ambassadors University camp, As of this training leaders. part and state town local to of the top two against friendly games three played the team clubs. league and Olympic Lionel Puyhardy coaches Head by led The team, German powerhouse faced Michael Roth, medallist silver the match, a hard-fought Despite game. first THW Kiel in its the games, During the placement 41-27. down went team losses and finished 10th in the two another suffered team Federation Handball The International competition. overall the last since the team made by the progress acknowledged World Championships. showing strong its also continued team women's The club's League. in the NSW State SEBASTIEN TRAVERSO | SECRETARY TRAVERSO SEBASTIEN

After a two-month preparation, the men's team headed to headed team the men's a two-month preparation, After 2011) since champions (undefeated Queensland as defending in Sydney. trophy the Oceania keep to with the objective games out of the group Club came Sydney Uni Handball of Queensland. University the final against reach to undefeated and thanks to six goals by down Sydney Uni was half-time, At came golds the blue and attack, and effective a solid defence their claiming the win in extra-time, and sealed a draw to back title. Sydney Uni and Oceania Nationals ninth consecutive of goalkeeper best awarded was Takken, Maikel goalkeeper, the tournament. 2019 WAS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SUCCESSFUL ANOTHER WAS 2019 UNI SYDNEY YEAR FOR WITH THE MEN’S HANDBALL CLUB TEAM CLAIMING NINTH ITS OCEANIA TITLE CONSECUTIVE

AND A QUALIFICATION TO THE THE TO AND A QUALIFICATION CHAMPIONSHIPS. WORLD CLUB HANDBALL HOCKEY

2019 WAS ANOTHER HUGELY year of of competition, overcoming challenging competition structures to have 1st to 4th Grade make the semi-finals, with SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR SYDNEY 3rd Grade going on to take out the premiership. The club’s UNI HOCKEY CLUB, BOTH ON AND Junior cohort saw a surge in player numbers, as a result of the OFF THE FIELD. Come Try Hockey program implemented by Scott Barker, the Director of Hockey. Through this community-targeted program, the club was able to field two Under 11’s teams and an Under The club proved yet again to be a Premier Club within the 17’s team, with all players improving greatly across the season. Sydney Hockey Associations in the Women’s, Men’s, Master’s Our Master’s teams saw one of the most successful years on and Junior’s. Sydney Uni Hockey Club has a fantastic record, with all four teams making the finals and our Master’s A community culture which is a testament to the dedicated team narrowly missing out on the premiership trophy. volunteers and coaches, committed players and supportive The club is grateful to our three major sponsors: Sydney alumni. This community culture is reflected through increasing Uni Sport & Fitness, The Glebe Hotel and Just Hockey. SUSF attendance at home games on the hill and spectators at provides an invaluable level of support that is essential for finals, as well as a high number of attendees during the social the running of the club and the maintenance of our top-end program. facilities. The Glebe Hotel, formerly the Australian Youth Hotel, The women’s teams had an outstanding season with six of the continue to foster our community spirit and accommodate nine teams playing in the Grand Final. 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade the social aspects of the club, in and outside of the playing and 5th Grade all took home premierships with 1st, 4th and season. We are also thankful for the support that Just Hockey 9th Grade teams taking the silver medal. It was the first year offers SUHC. that SUHC was represented in all six divisions of the Sydney We cannot forget to acknowledge the Pryor bequest, which Women’s Hockey League (SWHL), making us the only club in Sydney to be represented in all divisions. As a result of such is being managed by SUSF in a variety of term deposits, success, SUHC was awarded the SWHL Club Championship while planning for a second field and accompanying facilities trophy. Having our own turf, centralised and regular training continues. This extremely generous bequest from Bruce and quality coaches was a major contributor to the success of and Jenny Pryor demonstrates the community culture that our women’s teams this year. resonates throughout the club. The men’s side displayed outstanding determination in a tough EMILY THOMPSON | SECRETARY SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY

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2019 HAS BEEN A YEAR Our Annual Club Dinner also saw a growth in participants. SUJC celebrated the 65th Anniversary of the Club, with over FULL OF PROMOTIONS AND 80 club members attending the celebration at the fancy PARTICIPATION, WHICH IN TURN Castlereagh Boutique Hotel. This event was well received HAS SEEN A TREND OF GROWTH by the club members. IN MEMBERS AND COMPETITORS Once again, we had the privilege of being coached by Sandro Piccirillo (6th Dan and Olympic Gold Medalist) and Francesco WITHIN THE CLUB. THIS STEADY Maio (6th Dan and Olympic Bronze Medalist) which proved very INCLINE IN GROWTH IS DUE TO successful as it did back in 2017. THE SUJC’S WELL RESPECTED COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS AND DISTINGUISHED REPUTATION We saw a rise of participants for Division 1 Nationals, fielding AMONG THE AUSTRALIAN the largest team we have ever had. This year in the individual matches, we won two gold medals, two silver medals and three JUDO COMMUNITY. bronze medals. The women’s team won silver and as a whole, University of Sydney tied second with University of behind . GENERAL HIGHLIGHTS During October, we held the SUJC Club Championships which Over 12,000 hours of senior (15 years and up) training has been saw Andrew Roberts win the Male Champion title and Ririko achieved among our club members, in which one third of the Noda claiming Female Champion. training hours were for women and two thirds for men. This Other notable mentions include the Australian National displays a steady growth of female participation within Championships where SUJC won two gold medals and two the club and is evidence that SUJC has one of the highest bronze medals, plus the State titles where we won one silver participation rates in the Sydney judo community. medal and three bronze medals. At Semester One Welcome Week, we saw roughly a 20 per cent Overall, in external competitions SUJC achieved an impressive increase of new members come to the start of semester lessons. 28 gold medals, 24 silver medals and 15 bronze medals, proving Many more joined during Semester 2 and by this time many of 2019 was a successful competitive year. the Semester 1 newcomers had continued to train with us. This is due to our high club morale from our social events. MYLES CAYABYAB | PRESIDENT

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In 2019, we trained regularly at facilities provided by SUSF attained. during the academic year and during vacations. When, for Attaining these postural co-ordinates in daily life enables the whatever reason, these facilities were unavailable, we trained ‘feats of strength’ displayed by practitioners of Shaolin and elsewhere. other Chinese body-mind traditions influenced by Buddhist Throughout the year, on Monday evenings we trained from 8 pm practice. to 9 pm in the dojo, followed by training from 9 pm to 10 pm in We remain a ‘low maintenance’ club with effectively no the Group Fitness Room. On Thursday and Friday evenings, we administrative expenses. trained from 8 pm to 9 pm in the Group Fitness Room. Other than our ongoing demand for suitable training facilities During the year we fulfilled the primary goal of the Club stated with minimal requirements - i.e. cleanliness and shelter from clearly when the club was established in 1965 – viz. to provide the elements, we have no need to draw on additional SUSF free tuition in Kempo-Karate (Shaolin) to any undergraduate resources. who chooses to attend regular training. The club’s stated We are grateful for the provision of training facilities and trust secondary goal is to attract graduates and participants from this arrangement will continue in future. members of the general public. We continue to pursue these goals to the satisfaction of our members. We also take this opportunity to thank the current group of affable front office staff members for their courteous and Our activities consist of Shaolin Self-Defence and a broad friendly manner, and their willingness to allow us to train spectrum of mind-body exercise conducive to competence overtime when other Sport and Aquatics Centre facilities are in in the art and to good health. This includes a specific form of use after 10 pm. Buddhist seated meditation based on postural co-ordinates and the yogic exercises that enable these co-ordinates to be SERGE MARTICH-OSTERMAN | PRESIDENT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY

56 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 57 | 57 REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019 44th Australian Kendo Championships - Second place in place Championships - Second Kendo 44th Australian Men Women, Kyu in Kyu place Dan Men division and third and Dan Women. place and third second Division 1 – First, Unisport Nationals for place Men, Dan Women divisions. First Women, Kyu in Kyu division. and Open Teams Teams Kyu both ·  ·  and 13 13 silver 12 gold, at stands tally the medal Overall, all involved. for feat – an impressive events three across bronze of also made during October was A special announcement a decade over design for logo current its had 2019. SUKC these reflect in this time. To changed many things have however the old replace decided to members the committee changes, many components design which contains with a new logo logo symbolise and defines the club. that of a new generation be described as the start 2019 can Overall, team thank the coaching As cannot our club. we for always, and Masano Konishi Daichi Fujisawa Takayama, of Katsuhiko our instructors who were enough and the many volunteers ensure to tirelessly They worked have teams. and executive training high-quality Kendo provide to continue can we that new both members for environment welcoming and a friendly, challenge to will continue 2020, we and old. As into move we and more successful more a larger, create to ourselves club. Kendo enjoyable TAKUMI OHASI | PRESIDENT OHASI TAKUMI

2019 NSW States Championships - First place for Kyu Women, Kyu for place Championships - First 2019 NSW States Men Teams. Women, Kyu Men, Dan Kyu IN AUSTRALIA. IN AUSTRALIA. its maintain able to was in mind, SUKC With this high aspiration of high performance record track its club body and retain large in all competitions. was Week as Welcome for SUKC strong off started The year invaluable ongoing SUSF’s event. Thanks to a successful the 80 new signed up throughout support, members over the 200 throughout almost to totalled and members week to manage be difficult to proven have These numbers year. a help of our members, with the voluntary times, however, at our enjoy able to were practitioners of Kendo new generation achieve to continued SUKC Kendo. and appreciate company in. Our participated we all competitions at results remarkable the across and the University SUSF represented have athletes achievement Our continued settings. and world national state, Kendo - some notable in the field of brand the SUSF has uplifted include: moments · 

THE SYDNEY UNIVERSITY KENDO UNIVERSITY KENDO THE SYDNEY AN AS 2019 TOOK (SUKC) CLUB ACCOMMODATE OPPORTUNITY TO OF KENDO SCENE THE GROWING KENDO MUAY THAI

THE STRONG MOMENTUM The first building block was a stellar coaching team that is structured to scale with the members’ various motivations. MAINTAINED BY THE SYDNEY After extensive scouting, our head coach is now assisted by UNI MUAY THAI CLUB’S (SUMT) talented instructors, including a club captain from Singapore, COMMUNITY HAS ALLOWED US a mixed martial artist from the UK and a local kickboxing trainer. Together, this coaching team is pioneering innovative TO REACH SEVERAL MILESTONES training methodologies for members. IN RAPID SUCCESSION, Our second building block is the masterclass format, a new CULMINATING IN OUR FULL outlet for instructors to share their personal expertise and delve AFFILIATION WITH SUSF IN 2019. into specific elements of Muay Thai. This format has been met with overwhelmingly positive reception and will be a mainstay for the Club’s training model in 2020. Student interest in SUMT has skyrocketed. Our family has grown The third building block is paving the way for the more to over 170 members. Those who joined us since our inception experienced members, some with athletic aspirations. This are now nurturing newcomers and assuming leadership roles. includes a new stream of technical sparring sessions co-hosted And the motion was passed to grant the Club full affiliation with our partner gyms and soon to be expanded to other with SUSF. To say 2019 was a great year for SUMT would be an university clubs. understatement; it is a monument to our close collaboration With these foundations now firmly established, we look forward with SUSF and our aligned vision in leading University-based to continuing the Club’s journey in 2020. SUMT extends its sport, fitness and recreation. thanks to its partners and everyone who supported the Club. This year has also been a crucial inflection point for SUMT: Our affiliation and milestones were achieved in collaboration where do we take the Club from here, and how do we make sure with SUSF’s High Performance Coordinators. Our ongoing we support our rapidly growing community? The remainder administration is skilfully handled by the wonderful executive of the year was driven by this key question and our collective committee. New athletes are emerging thanks to our coaching answer is one that draws from best sporting practices, embraces team. None of this would be possible without our members old innovative training techniques and taps into our community’s and new. distinct qualities. For 2019, that led to three building blocks from which the Club will lead in University-based Muay Thai. PHILIP LE | PRESIDENT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY

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SYDNEY UNI NETBALL CLUB Division 1 competition with 10 athletes representing the club. A strong team morale, cohesive dynamic and of course some (SUNC) HAD ANOTHER GREAT great individual skill and talent saw us continue an undefeated YEAR, WITH EVEN MORE GROWTH streak all the way to the grand final against . AND SUCCESS. Unfortunately, a range of injuries got the better of our final performance, seeing us go down in the final game. However, we were ecstatic to take home the silver medal and to We have continued our partnership with Inner Western Suburbs contribute Sydney Uni’s Nationals success. Thank you to all Netball Association (IWSNA) and seen great participation of the Sydney Uni staff who make the Nationals experience and success from the social level all the way up to our most possible and so enjoyable. competitive level. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS METRO LEAGUE We would like to recognise the success of club secretary Caitlin In 2019, SUNC had four teams competing in the Netball NSW Henning who represented Australia at the World DOOLEYS Metro League Competition, representing IWSNA/ Cup in the U21 Women’s side, which was held in Cape Town SUNC in Divisions 1, 2, 4 and 5. We were very proud to see South Africa during August. Caitlin's team won gold in the each of our four teams perform with strength and resilience seven-a-side competition and she was awarded Player of the throughout the season. It was a terrific year of consolidating Tournament for six-a-side. We are extremely lucky to have such what has been a fast elevation through divisions and IWSNA’s a talented player represent SUNC. first representation in Division 1. A special mention must be A mention must also be given to Jemma Donoghue who given to our Team 3 who achieved Runner’s Up in Division 4, also played in our Nationals team. Jemma was one of the 24 after finishing the season Minor Premiers. Our performance in emerging athletes that were selected into the 2019/20 GIANTS 2019 has secured us teams in Divisions 1, 2, 3 and 5 for the 2020 Netball Academy. This selection is made from a very large season – cementing our presence in the higher divisions and pool of players of all ages across the whole of NSW and it is highlighting our depth of talent. a phenomenal achievement to be recognised as a potential NATIONALS National League player. SUNC sent a women’s team to compete in the 2019 Nationals MIKAILA KNEZEVIC | SECRETARY

2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 59 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS trophy closelyto UNSWOC, we hadthehighest turnoutof competition, “TheMankyCam”, andwhileSURMClost the The Ledge last year again hosted theannualInterclub place for ourClubandtheUniversity itself. want to thankagain TheLedge andits staff, whichisa fantastic occur most Wednesdaysat TheLedge inthecoming year. We an updated skillssystem to members whichwill upskillnew out andpracticing rope skills.Last year we started developing faithful contingent ofSURMCmembers there climbingortrying WednesdaythatEvery TheLedge was openthere was some AND TECHNIQUE COURSES. WELL AS FIRSTAID SUBSIDISED PILGRIMAGE TO AS ARAPILES, SOCIAL EVENTS ANDTHEANNUAL WOMEN’S TRIP, BOULDERING, CLIMBING,TRADITIONAL OUR A TRIPFROMSPORT CLIMBING, WEEKEND INSEMESTER WEHAD YEAR FOR SUMRC. EVERY SUNNY LAST YEARWAS AFANTASTIC MOUNTAINEERING ROCK CLIMBING& 60 |

2019 ANNUAL REPORT DECLAN EVERETT-MORGANDECLAN |PRESIDENT time asskillswe can. involved access inanew association ACANSW, andprovide our and private landswe useinthefuture. SURMChopesto be continue inasafe andsustainable way that respects thepublic the world. Theclimbingcommunity isconsidering how itcan members asclimbingsportisgivennew more attention around With theupcoming Olympics,we’re expecting alarge numberof until we can return to themsafely andsustainably. trips aswe allow thoseareas we love to regenerate andstabilise as muchofNSWburned.Thiswillinform ourplanningfor future Last year’s summerendedwithoutmuchclimbing andtragedy forachievement anyrock climber. Jacob inamammoth multi-daypush-anawesome Jemma climbtheNoseinYosemite Valley, withEx-President passion for climbing,we hadveteran committee member faces well asseeingmanynew As whowere sparked withthe from early andpioneeringAustralian climbing. a publishedscientificpaper onthem,amongmanyother stories of personal experience inbolts intheBlueMountains, aswell as He generously talking spentanevening to usabouthiswealth climbing legend, MichaelLaw, known otherwise asClaw. We were alsovisited by aBlueMountains andAustralian members, which madefor agreat night. SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 61 | 61 REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019 Eight Students were involved in NSW Waratahs’ back-to-back back-to-back in NSW Waratahs’ involved were Eight Students Super W title Duck Naiqama and Piper Sera Sheppard, Fi Jones, Taz development squad on their tour the Wallaroo’s represented of Fiji Batibasaga and Iliseva Emily Chancellor Hamilton, Grace of joined a long list Grace while the Wallaroos, represented their country when she led captain to representatives SUFC Japan a series victory over to Australia Robertson, Tom Latu, Tolu Fainga’a, Folau Foley, Bernard the Nick Phipps and Harry Johnson-Holmes represented in the part taking and Fainga’a Latu with Foley, Wallabies in Japan World Cup Rugby and Henry represented Breen Angus Bell, Darcy Robertson and in Argentina in the U20s World Cup the Junior Wallabies the final reached    7s debut in Cape Town made her Aussie Whitfeld Jakiya contracts professional signed their first Six players Harry debut Johnson-Holmes made his Wallabies   KIRSTY MANAGER | EVENTS STEVENS · · · · · · · · players, committee, executive thank all staff, to like would SUFC and work hard your for and supporters sponsors volunteers, strive all to 12 months and encourage the last over commitment in 2020. be even better to a significant year for the club with a number of SUFC players players club with a number of SUFC the for year a significant the at and the Club with distinction themselves representing not to a credit are players representative level. SUFC elite every up their gives but to only themselves that single person it is. Some what and the program SUFC make time to precious included: calendar on the representative of the highlights

This was backed up with titles in 2nd Grade, 4th Grade and 4th Grade up with titles in 2nd Grade, backed This was and will be task which is no easy competitions Colt’s 1st Club in the for year a long time as a historic for remembered clubs were women’s and of the men’s which the operations officially merged. win five the finals and to qualify for to all eight teams For with the Club should all involved that is a feat premierships as one of down Final day will go The 2019 Grand of. be proud in all four playing days, having a team memorable most SUFC’s of them. The in three with victories away and coming games men and women young empower to of SUFC and culture ethos evident than be more not could decisions their own make to Final when despite Shield Grand Shute of the stages in the late the penalty kick, the players take to box coaches the from calls and from the corner to and kicked themselves back decided to control and them the lead a tryfor gave over that powered there of the match. ambitious men and for a pathway provide to continues SUFC again once and 2019 was higher honours on to go to women

SUFC CONTINUES TO BE THE BE THE CONTINUES TO SUFC WITHIN BENCHMARK CLUB UNION RUGBY THE SYDNEY COMPETITION, WINNING THE RUGBY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CLUB IN THE 16TH YEAR IN A ROW WITH RETAINING CONJUNCTION GRADE) THE SHUTE SHIELD (1ST CUP (WOMEN’S). SCOTT AND JACK RUGBY LEAGUE

2019 WAS A MILESTONE YEAR and the quality of the Sydney Shield Competition resulted in the team finishing 10th - a commendable effort given it was FOR SURLFC. IT MARKED our maiden year in the competition. THE CLUB’S RETURN TO THE Regarding the NSWRL Tertiary Students Rugby League TOP FLIGHT IN THE NSWRL Competition, the club once again had a strong season. SYDNEY SHIELD RUGBY LEAGUE The team finished third in the competition, ultimately bowing out in the preliminary final. It was great to see a pathway COMPETITION. developing for tertiary players to both train with and at times have the opportunity to play in the Sydney Shield team.

The introduction of this team provided a pathway program for This is the pathway that the club had envisioned prior to SURLFC players to train with and experience higher levels of entering the Sydney Shield competition and we are happy with football with fellow suburban teams Glebe and Newtown. how the link between Tertiary football and our Sydney Shield side is developing. As part of this arrangement, our Sydney Shield side acts as a feeder team for the Glebe Dirty Reds, who play in the Ron We are hoping that a successful 2019 both on and off the field Massey Cup. SURFLC regularly played in curtain raiser games for will allow the club to springboard into a successful 2020 season. both Glebe and Newtown, providing an opportunity for SURFLC In 2020, SURLFC will look to continually create opportunities players to be spotted and scouted by professional Rugby for our players to experience higher levels of competition. In League teams. conjunction with our 100-year anniversary, the 2020 season promises to both successful and rewarding for our club. On the field, the team had a strong start to the year, sitting in the top 8 after five rounds. However, a combination of injuries CHRIS KINTIS | PRESIDENT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY

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DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS MANAGER & OPERATIONS DEVELOPMENT Australian Mini Matilda and Young Matilda captain Tori Tumeth, Tumeth, Tori captain Matilda and Young Mini Matilda Australian McLean Charlotte Carla Trimboli, teammates along with SUSFC of Sydney University all awarded were and Holly Caspers, achievements. their sporting and academic Sporting Blues for as the newest company join prestigious women These young Blues. of SUSFC members AMY SHEPHERD |  SOCIAL the Club that the best demonstrated season The 2019 All Ages in our Women’s success we had great On the field, offer. has to the by Championship being won Women’s ESFA with the teams, 3rd finals run. The AAW with an astonishing team grade 1st AAW in a dominant season, their competition side also won grade the finals side did very make to well grade 1st while the Men’s 2018. The two from a big promotion after of their competition finishing admirably, sides also performed 7th grade Saturday we had a busy social Off the field 4th and 5th respectively. showings by a trivia night being complimented with calendar, end- and the very the World Cup successful at of the Matildas off an the Annual Dinner rounding at celebrations of-season season. enjoyable BLUES SPORTING THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Championship and Inter-State Challenge. A combined result result A combined Challenge. Championship and Inter-State saw the Club win the Club success of the individual teams’ ever points time and with the most Championship in record with the Club’s all of those involved Well done to recorded. success. tremendous SOCCER NPL in a passion and true determination Men showed Grade Our 1st build on 2018, despite to continue to looked we where season teams five meant 2020 that NSW for Football from restructure the end of the 2019 season. NPL 3 at from be relegated to were seventh out of 14 teams our Men finished a credible Ultimately, the mainly due to relegation, avoid in the Club Championship to in the U18s and stars of our young and performances success Our in the Premiership. finished second both who U20s teams, Final match a loss in a close Grand recorded U18s unfortunately finish runners to Rovers Dunbar and Premiers rivals local against combined teams, young of both up in the Finals series. A result in NPL sees us remain of 10th place, finish grade with our 1st build and flourish, with some plenty of young to continue 3 to through. coming talent the Premiership saw the U13s win both League Youth Our Boys and claim the double, while our U15s and Championship to made the semi-finals of the Championship series. U16s both continue SAP and Girls SAP Programs Mixed our Boys Both and Club, NPL teams our respective for players produce to development. for platform a great providing of the season achievements and biggest the standout Perhaps the Club collectively, NPL, whereby our Women’s from came undefeated went Our U14s team ever season. had their best U15s our whilst spot, claim top to the Premiership, throughout team, our youngest Final. Like the Championship Grand won their respective also won our U17s and Reserve Grade both Grade of 2019, our 1st the success complete To Premierships. claiming the Premiership, the triple crown, won Women’s SQUASH

DURING 2019, WE HAD A TOTAL The 2019 Alkhub Cup Championship had 28 players involved. The final saw Dexter Cutiha face off against Scott Wallace in a OF 94 MEMBERS IN THE CLUB. very strong and intense match, with Wallace triumphing. The Squash Club offers many benefits to its members including practice times between 5pm to 7pm on weekdays and Saturday, Sydney University Squash Club participated in the NSW Squash exclusive use of the Manning Squash Courts, entry into our Club Autumn and Spring Pennants. We had seven teams and 43 Championships and a great social atmosphere during practice players in both competitions, playing in divisions 1 to 12. sessions and after Pennant matches. Students at the higher Five of the seven teams featured in the NSW Autumn Pennant level are also encouraged to compete at the Nationals Division 1 reached the grand final, however those teams finished in event. Thanks to the committee members for volunteering their second. The same trend followed at the NSW Spring Pennant time and effort to keep the club running and attracting new with two of the seven teams suffering defeat in the grand final. members. The club looks forward to welcoming all newcomers and gaining strength through membership during 2020. Congratulations to the winning teams and to all the teams who made it to the finals. MOHAMMED ALKHUB | PRESIDENT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY

64 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 65 REPORT ANNUAL 2019 However, while our numbers look good, SUSC’s greatest greatest SUSC’s look good, while our numbers However, promotion saw the we people. This year in its are achievements a full-time into Coach a Casual Assistant from Hodgetts of Jake took Nikulin Anton and Coach Age and National the State as role and Emerging Junior Emerging of the as coach role on a greater the Varsity who leads Bruce, Paul coach Head swimmers. of his squad in under a year has quadrupled the size Program, representing qualifiers and has doubled the number of national the Club. had a number of well-known have we history, In SUSC’s Dun, Abood, Matt including Matthew swimmers international Hilt, Katrina Sarah Hawke, Brett Graham, Elka , in 2016 there However, name a few. to and Phil Rogers Porter, caused the that Australia Swimming a shift in funding from was of this The restoration presence. international lose its club to in New Squad competing with the Varsity has begun presence in France. camp a training and attending Zealand behind work their tireless for Committee SUSC to Thank you Nights. in the particularly of our Club Race the scenes, in increase along with our significant These competitions, Dinner, Alumni and Supporters and our inaugural membership financial in a strong finish the year enabled the Club to have position. 2020 and opportunities that the challenges to We look forward will present. BEN LINDSAY | PRESIDENT BEN LINDSAY

The Club is competitive and caters for swimmers of all ages and of all ages swimmers for and caters The Club is competitive to swim young people who love for of squads range a offers Swim program to the Learn from graduating kids just – from all the way and Open competitors serious Age-group to through competitions. National up to Bruce Paul coach the Club and new head ago, a year over Just the and build on maintain to with the challenge faced was The new Micallef. Brendan coach of former work tremendous and swimmers current of parents, which consists committee, number of goals a large established swimmers, SUSC former with the support of Kellie Thankfully, promises. and made rash the committee SUSF, Smithies from and Rob Smith Ed Warren, them all. exceeded have say we to is proud of 45% in our Club had an increase have we year the past Over that on building an environment and with a focus membership sporting and academia of professional on the junction operates Athlete Elite for seen our applications development, have we level, the Club has risen triple. On a state nearly Scholarships point score. 12th on overall to 41st from

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY SWIMMING UNIVERSITY SWIMMING SYDNEY (SUSC) IS ONE OF MANY CLUB OPERATING CLUBS SPORTING UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF SYDNEY & FITNESS (SUSF). UNI SPORT SWIMMING SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS staples inthecoming year. semesterly socialdinners andtheseevents willcontinue to be competitions. Wealsosawrecord attendance (32)at our since ourmove from theAquatic Centre withourmonthly the socialside,Clubhasseenasteady recoup innumbers in theirteam competitions between other local universities. On community. TheClubhasalsogained opportunitiesto compete (ITTA)Association to promote Table Tennis to thegreater USYD We began to collaborate withtheInter-University Table Tennis proved to beastaple oftheClub. beginners to experts, inourmonthlycompetitions which population. Wecontinued to engage ofplay, alllevels from long-time goals ofspreading thesportto thegeneral university The Clubmadesignificant progress oneofits inachieving THROUGHOUT THEYEAR. INTEREST INTHECLUB ON ENSUREDCONSISTENT CAMPAIGNMARKETING EARLY YEAR IN2019. ANEFFECTIVE ANOTHER HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL TENNIS CLUB (USYDTT) HAD THE SYDNEY TABLE UNIVERSITY TABLE TENNIS 66

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TOMMY CHEN|PRESIDENT mentorship throughout theyear. Edward Koo (past President) for theircontinued support and our gratitude to MohammadAmjad(past Treasurer) and bettereven year for theClub. TheClubwould like to extend social andtable tennis related. Wehopethat 2020willbean expanding Clubplayer base through more varied events, both In thecoming year, theClub isaimingto supportourever- financially intheseevents. competition andtheClubisproud to have supported allplayers an exciting andenjoyable first taste table ofhigh-level tennis match. For manyontheDivision1team, theseevents were to upset Eddy 3-2(therunner-up from 2018)inahard-fought reachingwith everyone theknockout stages. Tommy was able team members sawbetter performances inthesinglesevent, team fourth inthegroup tenth andeventually overall. The in theround-robin stages, narrowly losingto UTS, leaving the Glanden Zhengasthecaptain. Theteam hadapromising start faces ontheteam -PhilipXie,JuddZhan,Tommy Chenand challenge for theMen's Team. Thecompetition sawmanynew off. Theabsence ofour star player, Kane,proved to beanother expenses, duration andtimingputmanypromising players women's team, asplayers pulledoutinthelast minute. The managed to puttogether amen's team, butstruggled withthe to beagreat challenge for theClubandteam thisyear. We The Nationals ontheGoldCoast Division1event proved SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 67 | 67 REPORT REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL 2019 2019 SUTC received a bigger intake of new and with this, members intake a bigger received SUTC This achieved one of also saw a rise in senior belt retention. has of senior belts The growth the year. for goals our greatest the martial arts, new to who are members expose helped to of achieve, standard but also a only a level of skill to not to possess. to they should aspire that behaviour and attitude the Club’s improve has also helped to in members The increase in compete able to was SUTC in competitions. participation during 2019, achieving competitions many of the Taekwondo competition. each medals at and the the members by both As displayed of the effort a result Division 1, SUTC during Nationals the year, throughout coaches with significantly competing Despite exceptionally. performed second achieve an overall able to our Club was teams, larger especially Division 1. Our Club performed the Nationals at place medals in of three two earning Poomsae, of in the area well many divisions. in training participation an increased shown 2019 had Overall, in results while also achieving excellent and competitions, possible not were These accomplishments competition. and coaches by our put in and effort work without the hard and enthusiasm in regard passion displayed who both members has team the sport. Our executive and learning teaching to direction. the club in a positive lead and organise to done well to made plans and investments already have The new team to looking forward are the quality of our club and we improve in our performance surpass aiming to and are year the coming years. previous DARREN SALVADOR | SECRETARY SALVADOR DARREN

Without ignoring the growth and accomplishments from from and accomplishments Without ignoring the growth to persevering by the year our Club began year, the previous perseverance, integrity, of courtesy, beliefs our core strengthen sportsmanship. spirit and discipline, indomitable coaches under our fantastic tutelage its continued SUTC who The coaches, and Andy Yang. Sydney Yang Sootho, Alex during their career accomplishments many all gathered have and the club physically foster to continued in Taekwondo, develop only able to not was them, SUTC Through mentally. skill in the martial art, but also through through and improve which sense of virtue and sportsmanship, stronger a instilling With and our daily lives. competitions apply to able to were we incredibly perform able to was SUTC the help of our coaches, Division 1. Nationals particularly in competitions, well to said farewell we 2019 is also the year however, Unfortunately, Sootho. Alex years, of three coach beloved able the Club was activities, fundraising With our continued new acquire able to was equipment. SUTC in better invest to new mini and purchase and higher quality kicking paddles with positive received kicking shields. The new equipment was sessions. 2019 also our training improved and greatly feedback Club members. from participation in training saw an increase

2019 SAW THE SYDNEY THE SYDNEY SAW 2019 CLUB UNIVERSITY TAEKWONDO COMPETITIVELY GROW (SUTC) AND SOCIALLY. TAEKWONDO TENNIS

THE MEMBERS OF THE SYDNEY SUSF Ltd and there was established the CAC, made up of representatives of all sporting clubs and the University. UNIVERSITY LAWN TENNIS CLUB The Club has taken a significant role in the development of the EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT new body, supplying the first chair of the CAC and two Board members: Warwick Lynch, our former Treasurer, and Natalie CHANGE IN THE YEAR 2019. Klug, a former student representative. Congratulations to both of them. The primary features of that change included The Tennis Ball, INTERNAL TENNIS COMPETITIONS a major restoration of the grass courts, the emergence of SUSF Fourthly, as a result of the abandonment by TNSW of the Ltd and the Clubs Advisory Committee and the emergence of an Spring Badge, the Club launched a successful internal unisex internal tennis competition. competition for members. Congratulations to the winners: THE TENNIS BALL James Palmer, Harry Kinahan and Daniel White-Alikakos. First, the Club launched the ‘Tennis Ball’, which was held at the OTHER ACTIVITIES Refectory on 15 November. The Ball was attended by 180 people Once again our Club participated in the Autumn Badge consisting of Club members, members of other major tennis Competition. We fielded one of the highest number of teams in clubs and Tennis New South Wales (“TNSW”). The evening the competition. Special mention should go to Danny Beran’s witnessed the coming together of the tennis community and team for winning Division 2.5 and Kacy Brennan’s team for was rated an enormous success. Congratulations to our senior winning Division 1.3. Danny’s team was awarded Men’s Team Vice-President Martina Hudaly who was MC and our Club of the Year. Recognition should also go to Nanako Ogasawara’s Captain Rebecca Jones, who held the Q&A with tennis great team for winning Division 1.2 and being awarded Women’s Casey Dallacqua. Many thanks to the Ball Committee consisting Team of the Year. of Martina, Amélie Devaux and James Palmer. A movie night was held at the beginning of the year and our RESTORATION OF THE GRASS COURTS traditional soirée after the Badge Competition. The Club had another successful Woods and Whites day, which was attended Secondly, work was commenced on a major overhaul of the by members and potential members. We conducted one of grass tennis courts which, despite rigorous maintenance, the most successful Club Championships in many years. The had gradually declined over many years. Courts 3, 4, 5 and 6 winners of the Men’s Open, James Palmer; the Women’s Open, SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY were resurfaced although work will continue until February Rebecca Jones; the Men’s doubles, James Palmer and Eduard 2020. Many thanks to Darryl Davidson and his team of Barskyi; and the Women’s doubles, Natalie Klug and Martina grounds persons and Ed Smith, Acting CEO of SUSF Ltd, for his Hudaly, deserve congratulations. stewardship of the project. The reconstruction of 1, 2, 7 and 8 Finally, I wish to extend my appreciation for the hard-working will hopefully occur at the end of 2020. members of the Management Committee and Executive for their SUSF LTD & CAC efforts during the course of the year. Thirdly, the former SUSF was replaced with a corporation, MICHAEL WALTON | PRESIDENT

68 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 69 REPORT ANNUAL 2019 The women’s team came away with silver, qualifying them for qualifying them for with silver, away came team The women’s team and the men's in September the Division 1 competition side, silver our men’s for Fortunately with bronze. away came Division 1 event, the them allowing attend unable to was place all put in a Division 1 saw the teams in their place. compete to well performing again side once women’s with the effort, huge 7 in the top finished team The men’s five. in the top finish to nine. in the top team and the mixed Nationals and season Vawdon an exciting on from Following in tournament Cup the NSW State to sent six teams we tours, and one mixed women’s, two men’s, We had two December. divisions. This year, various across compete 30s team one over divisions their respective made it into teams our women’s both the showcasing a higher level than anticipated, at competing years. sides in recent seen in our women’s we’ve growth with tournament, an incredible played teams men’s The two divisions, finals in their respective making it into teams both The out in the semi-finals. knocked 2s getting with the men’s final, but unfortunately the grand made it to team 1st men's the were team The mixed home the gold. bring unable to were and some new players with a few of the weekend underdogs the competition. up to in the lead the team to call-ups late final, also the grand and made it into together They came had 30s team over The Men’s place. with second away coming the outside but finished just the weekend over hit-out a great and was all teams for weekend a great it was Overall, four. top as a club. come have we far see how to exciting MADI JONES | PRESIDENT

Jason brought a fresh new outlook and his excitement and new outlook and his excitement a fresh Jason brought on the Jason took contagious. was the game for passion the for who, team 1st our Open men's of coaching challenge division League in the Premier played years, time in several first a big was This competition competition. Cup of the Vawdon of the a few and with Jason recruiting the boys for challenge learning a great was the season the team, into players younger curve them. for Harley coach Alongside Jason, our new Division 2 men’s which saw them the team to a new style Donoghue brought the semi-finals in their division of to it all the way make of Nathan sides saw the return women’s The two Vawdon. The women's team. the coaching Benson to and Pat Richardson unlucky with injuries during the Vawdon were Division 1 team and closely missed out on making the semi-finals. season new girls in the team Division 2 side had several The women’s team club development. The girls’ see for to exciting which was that and carried season during the regular undefeated went out the finals they took the finals series where into excellence Division 2 Champions. the women’s be crowned to in Division 2. compete teams had two we Nationals, At

IN 2019, SYDNEY UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY SYDNEY IN 2019, CLUB FOOTBALL TOUCH A NEW HEAD COACH, WELCOMED MARTIN. JASON TOUCH FOOTBALL TOUCH ULTIMATE FRISBEE

2019 WAS A GREAT YEAR FOR a tough single-point loss to the tournament’s eventual winners ANU in the semi-final. THE SYDNEY UNIVERSITY USYD’s reputation is already established within the Ultimate ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLUB. community as the producer of youth talent in Australia and WINNING GOLD AT NATIONALS this was continued in the year with six males and two females from the club being selected to represent Australia at the World DIVISION 1 IS ONLY SCRATCHING Under-24 Ultimate Championships in Heidelberg in July. On THE SURFACE OF THE CLUB’S the National tournament scene, 21 of the club’s members ACHIEVEMENTS. represented NSW across the three divisions (Men’s, Women’s and Mixed) in the annual Australian Under-22 Ultimate Championships, held in in December. Reflective of the club’s growing membership base, we were able For the first time in five years, the sport returned to the mixed to send three mixed teams to “Stampede”, the annual social format for UniSport Nationals, allowing the club to send an all- frisbee tournament held in Bathurst, aimed at being the first star team with many international representatives to the Gold experience of intervarsity Ultimate for the new recruits of the Coast, claiming the pennant in an undefeated week. One of 16 clubs around NSW/ACT. universities competing, USYD showed their dominance with an emphatic 15-5 win in the final over . Organised by the University Ultimate clubs in Victoria, the University Mixed Ultimate Championships (UMUC) was As well as on-field, the club built itself as a social hub for its hosted in Geelong in July and was attended by 16 University members with many events held. We had fortnightly trips to teams from across the country. With many of the top players pub trivia (where the club took out first place in one instance), from USYD overseas playing WU24 for Australia, we sent a post-training social dinners in Newtown, as well as big social events scattered throughout the year that included Scavenger development team to this tournament, allowing some of the Hunts and Disc Golf evenings. club’s new members to experience their first competitive Ultimate tournament. USYD claimed bronze over UNSW, after PATRICK SPARKS | PRESIDENT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY

70 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 71 REPORT ANNUAL 2019 conditions and develop race skills such as pacelining and develop race conditions skills race sessions covering with weekly programs Structured techniques and training to wanting club members for licences race International overseas compete at competing students our University for All expenses Nationals events key time trials and other team state Entries for club for a pathway providing teams, race and women’s Men’s level racing national to members visibility of ensure to team our race New kit design for in the peleton teammates the help of with social media presence a strong Maintained our media agency of our as part all members for aid courses first Funded of our bunches safety to commitment Under Down the Tour for team a place secured Program Athlete Elite Yip - on the Uni’s Leo by sponsored team the professional Continental, with Nero SUVelo Program, Athlete Elite - also on the Uni’s Miansarow Georgia Sydney Uni Team on the Staminade a place secured Series Road in the National competing SUVelo) by (sponsored National Gravel Women's out the Elite - took Gina Ricardo Champion title ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  notable: particularly are of members Some achievements · Georgie National in the Australian - selected Whitehouse ·  ·  ·  with a number year successful be another 2020 is shaping up to further their performance to SUVelo to transfering of riders Sydney Uni Staminade of teams elite affiliated and our goals aiming programs race with exciting both Continental and Nero cycling. their mark on Australian make to DAVID LLOYD | SECRETARY LLOYD DAVID

More than 300 bunch rides, some of which simulate road race race road than 300 bunch rides, some of which simulate More Training camp in the Southern Highlands camp Training Monthly criterium races open to other clubs with men’s and clubs with men’s other open to races Monthly criterium grades women’s ·  ·  Our performance focus is evident in our results. SUVelo SUVelo is evident in our results. focus Our performance club and finish on the podium at consistently members NSW club the Cycling retained we where level races, state home the prestigious brought again title and yet premiership of the Bridge Battle winning Sydney’s of Kronos, Crown series. race a Committee by supported 300 members, Our Club has almost world in the corporate professionals - mostly of 16 volunteers the to giving back cycling and enjoy for a passion who have this sport. grow to community - Wilson sponsors the support of key has maintained SUVelo and Seafood Claudio’s Asset Meats, Havericks Management, financial viability and our ongoing to is critical This the Malaya. as a our identity to core fund many activities to SUVelo allows along with operational, SUVelo club and keeps performance efforts. volunteer supporting by in the community part an active We also played gave Our $3,500 donation program. Streets off the the Youth in cycling, who otherwise a start youths disadvantaged three the sport. access able to been have wouldn’t competitive developing members to commitment SUVelo’s other Sydney cycling from of difference is our point goals and routines is embedded in the performance clubs. Improving 2019, including: throughout supported have we initiatives · 

SYDNEY UNI VELO CLUB ENJOYED ENJOYED CLUB UNI VELO SYDNEY YEAR AS GREAT ANOTHER FOR CLUB THE DESTINATION CYCLISTS. COMPETITIVE SYDNEY VELO VOLLEYBALL

2019 SAW THE CLUB COME play against UWA, who they would face in the grand final. Fortunately, they got the result when it mattered, beating UWA BACK AFTER ONE OF ITS MOST in the final and coming away with the gold medal. Notable SUCCESSFUL SEASONS AND THE mentions to Peter Fountotos, Izac Carracher and Angelina TONE WAS SET EARLY WITH SOME Smerdely for their efforts during the week. GREAT PRE-SEASON RESULTS. AUSTRALIA VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE The 2019 Australian Volleyball League saw the joint venture between Sydney Uni and UTS continue. Off the back of a Notable mentions include the Men’s honours team taking gold solid SVL season, the club had its highest number of National in both Newcastle and State Cups, whilst the Women’s League representatives in recent memory. The national Honours and Division 1 both took home Silver in the Newcastle competition this year introduced a two-tiered system with the State Cup. With the conclusion of the pre-season events, the implementation of the Australian Volleyball Superleague and Sydney Volleyball League (SVL) kicked off in May and saw the Australian Volleyball Championship that saw a number of another strong showing from the club. The Women’s program international marquee players and national team members took home Gold in Division 2, fourth place in Division 1 and enter the fold. The joint venture of UTSSU was represented fifth in Honours, whilst the Junior under 17s took home the across both men’s and women’s in both competitions, with silver medal and our under 19s finished fifth. The Men’s program the Men’s Superleague team going down narrowly in the finished with a silver in both the Men’s Honours and under 19s, semi-final to eventual winners Queensland Pirates and losing while the under 17s boys finished fourth. Notable mentions a heartbreaking five-set bronze medal match against the to Alessandro Bacchini and Peter Fountotos for earning an Melbourne Vipers. The UTSSU Championship team took home All Star award, awarded to the top seven players across the the silver medal after a hard-fought week in very challenging competition. conditions. The Women’s Superleague and Championship teams missed out on making finals by the narrowest of margins, UNISPORT NATIONALS DIVISION 1 having scored some great results throughout their respective This year’s UniSport Nationals Division 1 took place on the Gold campaigns. Coast, presenting one of the strongest fields in volleyball for Special thanks must go to SUSF, the coaches and volunteers for years. The women’s team had some great results throughout their support throughout the year, without which none of this the week, finishing fourth and narrowly missing out on the would be possible. SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY bronze medal. The Men’s team had a great showing, dropping one match the whole week during pool ANTONY ROWDA | TREASURER

72 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT WATER POLO - MEN SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS SYDNEY UNIVERSITY MEN’S largest contingent and most successful junior Club in Australia. While the Club does participate at the elite level, it also values WATER POLO CLUB (SU OR THE participation and development. Numerous teams at all levels CLUB) HAD ANOTHER GREAT had great seasons. YEAR OF SUCCESS IN 2019 WITH National team players in 2019 were Anthony Hyrsanthos and GREAT PARTICIPATION FROM OUR Christian Kyriakou. Special congratulations to Anthony and new member George Ford as they strive to make the final selection OVER 250-STRONG MEMBERSHIP, of the Australian Olympic team for the Tokyo Games. RANGING FROM OUR ELITE Social highlights of the year included our Annual Blue & Gold AUSTRALIA WATER POLO LEAGUE Water Polo Lunch and Presentation Day. The Club also gives SQUAD, SENIOR GRADE PLAYERS thanks to the Mayer Family who instituted funding for the perpetual Fred Mayer Syd Uni Men’s Water Polo Scholarship. AND JUNIORS IN THE U18 TO U12 Already several boys in the Club have been beneficiaries of this AGE GROUPS. scholarship. A very special thank you to all our great helpers and supporters for their contribution to the Club and all their heavy lifting In the Australia Water Polo League (AWL), Australia’s most elite behind the scenes. This includes all our volunteer coaches, water polo competition, SU performed strongly in a transition managers, parents, Executive Committee, the Knox SUNS team, year, still finishing fourth after again making it to the semi-finals. the great team at SUSF, SU Sports Foundation, Pool Staff at This completed a five-year streak with Coach Dusan Krstic, with SUSAC, Knox, Newington, Ascham and our Executive team – SU finishing in the top four every year in AWL including a title in Raph Pirat (Club Coaching Director), Dusan Krstic (Senior AWL 2018. Gain Line Analytics ranked the SU Men’s AWL Water Polo Coach), Dragan Bakic (Senior AWL Coach), Lindsay Cotterill team as Australia’s tenth most successful team over the past (Junior Coaching Director) and JoAnn Matruglio (Operations five years, competing in all national elite sporting competitions, Manager). just behind franchises such as the and in the NRL, ’s Crusaders and the AFL’s Looking forward to continued success and enjoyment of all Richmond Tigers. Another great performance was our silver our members at all levels from the great game of water polo. medal at Nationals. 2020 will be a special year with the Men’s and Women’s Clubs operating as one with the post-SUSF incorporation laying the Together with our Women’s Club, SU medalled in five out groundwork for a merger of the Clubs. of the eight age categories at the recent Australian Youth Championships, with 14 teams competing. This made SU the ANTONY GREEN | PRESIDENT

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IT WAS ANOTHER BIG YEAR The Lions had a number teams compete in the NSW State Championships with the U14B and U16A finishing third. The FOR THE SYDNEY UNIVERSITY U18’s won the silver medal while our U22’s team won gold in the WOMEN’S WATER POLO CLUB WITH tournament to finish an excellent event for the Lions. MANY HIGHLIGHTS. The L1 team was restricted with availability of its National Team members during the competition, however the Lions did manage to finish fifth. In the Australian Water Polo League, the Lions had gone from bronze medallists in 2014, to losing the final in a heart-stopping The SU Elite Athlete Scholarship Program is one of the shootout in 2015, to producing an inspired comeback in the cornerstones of the club’s success. This year’s scholarship second half to take the coveted gold medal in 2016. In 2017, holders were Mia Willows, Danielle Morrisey, Isobel Bishop. the girls backed up to win a gripping final, making it two years Special thanks go to Leonie Lum and the team for their support in a row. In 2018, after a year of injuries to key players, we made of the girls in the program. the grand final, unfortunately losing by a goal to take the This year, Sydney Uni Women’s Water Polo had eight players Silver medal. in the NSW U14 teams and six players in the NSW U16 This year with players overseas we were able to introduce representative teams - a credit to all players. Congratulations to many young players to our program and give them valuable Victoria Ridhalgh, Phoebe Cummins, Sienna Green, Samantha experience, which is bearing fruit this season. Hardingham, Jess Oates, Scarlet Deas, Tiahna Riley, Lavinnia The Finals venue was Sydney Olympic Park in and after Colagrossi, Aspen Henderson, Grace Coleman, Mia Glasel, Miah disposing of Cronulla comfortably in the elimination final, Gough, Meg Shaw and Lucy Haig. the Lions faced up to the challenge of the The club thanks its panel of talented coaches, team managers, to make the final. as well as our hard-working committee and SUSAC Pool staff for Undaunted, both sides went goal-for-goal in a cliffhanger game their great support of Lions Women’s Water Polo. SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY which had scores level throughout. However, in the last minutes Special thanks too for their continued support go to outgoing Fremantle outlasted the Lions to win by a goal. They would then SUSF Executive Director Robert Smithies, High Performance go onto win the title. Manager Tristan Liles and High Performance team of Eleni Valos, Congratulations to Danielle Morrissey, Tilly Kearns, Lily Emily Chancellor and Alex Diakos. Hawthorn, Hannah Buckling, Isobel Bishop, Keesja Gofers and I would also like to say thanks to all our volunteers and Carla Traplin who all represented Australia this year. supporters, we cannot be a success without your continued In the Australian Youth Championships, the Lions Blue team support, and special thanks to Jo Matruglio who as Operations finished a meritorious fourth in the U16s, with our young Gold Manager for both Men’s and Women’s Water Polo has done a team having a great learning experience. Our U12 team finished wonderful job in helping to organise the club. with a very pleasing bronze medal, with a great view to the future. SIMON LEWIS | PRESIDENT

74 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 75 REPORT ANNUAL 2019 houseboat voyage in May. Building on the success of the 2018 on the success Building in May. voyage houseboat and as in the number of attendees saw an increase edition, we we that action and waterski wakesurfing much wakeboarding, daylight. launched an October In addition, we fit in to could of the banks on the situated Minimbah, trip to Weekend Long of Forster. the west to River Coolongolook than 40 days on spent more we Along with our weekenders, to levels continue saw our participation in 2019 and the water winter, throughout This included ride days rise year-on-year. to of our members highlighting the enthusiasm and eagerness new of our boat. most the make the Wakeboard win at a competitive 2019 delivered November of the historical NSW Summer Series. Held on the banks by powered was the round of Windsor, town riverside World Champion by flagship G23 and skippered Nautique’s club committee Long-standing Iacconi. Tony Wakeboarder in the Dodds competed and Andrew Tim Wakeling members medals home the Gold and Bronze 18+ division, taking Shred respectively. fundraising the club’s times on the water, Beyond all the great new levels, including a Bunnings reached for 2019 efforts and an inaugural during the off-season Sizzle hosted Sausage committee, our dedicated Thanks to Night in September. Trivia Night far Trivia the highly successful and donors, members as as well the club, for expectations fundraising exceeded Foundation. Cancer the Brain $500 towards raising build on the momentum of 2019 and aim to 2020, we to Looking of the experience enhance to initiatives bring new and exciting thank importantly, Most new and existing. – both our members and bring this year in our success a part all who played to you on 2020! ANDREW DODDS | PRESIDENT

Announcing the new boat acquisition coincided perfectly perfectly coincided acquisition Announcing the new boat the establishing year, 2020 University of the with the kick-off into and well the year our Club through power to foundations its through and waves wakes Bringing world-class the future. us the design, the Super Air Nautique gave industry-leading 12-person its through ride-day attendance increase to platform all to Thank you multi-sport capabilities. and versatile capacity at Nautique team the efforts, in the fundraising those involved together who all came administrators and the SUSF Central life. this to bring to seamlessly to off with an ambition this momentum, the club set Embracing the University amongst participation and awareness increase Kicking off with our annual New Member Camp base. student from new students welcomed we the Hawkesbury River, at Abroad Study including several and the world, Australia across From their studies. visiting Sydney for members Program the wakeboarders, collegiate competitive to boaters, first-time our newa two-day experience members gave all-abilities camp Hawkesbury River. of the majestic included our annual the year Club trips through Further AND EXISTING MEMBERS. USYDWAKE’S 2019 SEASON SEASON 2019 USYDWAKE’S IN SPECTACULAR LAUNCHED WITH THE CLUB FASHION, A BRAND-NEW SECURING WHICH IGNITED AN BOAT, LEVEL OF UNPRECEDENTED NEW AMONGST EXCITEMENT WAKEBOARDING WATERSKI & & WATERSKI WHEELCHAIR FLAMES

2019 WAS AN INCREDIBLY The Flames did well under experienced Head Coach Alan Cox to get two athletes into the Australian squad for 2019. We also SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR THE saw two athletes earn selection in the Australian U25 squad, SYDNEY UNIVERSITY FLAMES with Annabelle Lindsay going on to captain the Aussie Devils to WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL CLUB, silver in the U25 World Championships. After again playing in the grand final of the US College Wheelchair Basketball League, AS WE WON THE GOLD MEDAL Annabelle Lindsay returned to us partway through our season. GAME TO BECOME THE 2019 Both Annabelle and our other Australian representative Hannah WNWBL CHAMPIONS. Dodd went with the Australian Team to Osaka in February 2019 and to the AIS for tour games against USA, all in preparation for the Asia-Oceania Paralympic Qualifiers at the end of November We also competed as a team and had team members in the 2019. Off-court, the incredible Liesl Tesch continued her annual National Club tournaments and NSW tournaments. The excellent work in the NSW Parliament as the member team also ran the Women's Festival of Wheelchair Basketball for Gosford. (WFWB) with Wheelchair Sports NSW at the Narrabeen Academy As well as our regular social media presence on Facebook of Sport. With Flames athletes participating in the event, the and Twitter with team and athlete accounts, we got awesome senior Flames players captained and mentored the teams. Australia-wide coverage when we taught Sam Mac some Our main focus is the WNWBL (Women's National Wheelchair wheelchair basketball skills on the courts at SUSAC on the Basketball League) season. The Flames did very well to qualify Channel 7 Sunrise program. We also featured in a Sam Mac for finals and went on to win the gold medal against minor article in New Idea Magazine. premiers Perth, 55-50. Annabelle Lindsay won SUSF MVP of the As a team we did a demonstration game and then taught week in May for captaining the Aussie Devils to silver in the U25 able-bodied teams, passing University students and staff some World Championship and again in August for her WNWBL finals wheelchair basketball skills at the 3x3 Community Hustle during performance. won the 1.0 MVP award and was the University 3x3 tournament on Eastern Avenue. also in the All-Star Five. Annabelle Lindsay was MVP of the finals series. Alan Cox won Coach of The Year. We are looking forward to another exciting year in 2020, with our young players improving and being noticed for We hosted our home round of the WNWBL on the upstairs representative teams and our experienced players training courts at SUSAC. We had regular monthly training sessions

SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY hard for Australian team selection. We have the WNWBL run by at the Sydney University courts. We also encourage new, Basketball Australia again in 2020 and we have WFWB, AWBL, junior and developing athletes to attend these sessions. We SWBL, Sunnycoast and SLAM to compete in, as well as our have applied for SSAF Contestable Funding for 2020 for our representative players hopefully participating in the Tokyo Access Sport Program to cover weekly training sessions on the . University courts, coaches and to compete in local and national competitions. SARAH STEWART | PRESIDENT

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GROWTH COME FULL CIRCLE IN COME FULL CIRCLE IN GROWTH MIKE YEE | PRESIDENT FOR THE CLUB SINCE ITS SINCE ITS THE CLUB FOR INCEPTION BACK IN HK WARD AND AND IN HK WARD BACK INCEPTION In 2020, SUWGC will look to have its first squad of competitors squad of competitors first its have will look to In 2020, SUWGC With Jiu Jitsu fully-integrated and active member count nearly nearly member count and active fully-integrated With Jiu Jitsu our new between effort has been a shared athletes our youth tripling, the club has taken on many young prospects, whether whether prospects, on many young tripling, the club has taken of years out of high school or in their early coming they are prepped for both Jiu jitsu and mixed martial arts competition. martial arts and mixed Jiu jitsu both for prepped training and coaching staff and our elite athletes, four of which athletes, and our elite staff and coaching training have attained National Champion status and will represent and will represent Champion status National attained have

University. Maintaining the standard and setting the bar for for the bar setting and the standard Maintaining University. in the Olympic Team at with a shot Cup, the Africa at Australia WRESTLING WRESTLING WHAT THE CLUB IS TO BE. BE. IS TO THE CLUB WHAT WE HAVE SEEN THE FRUITS OF ITS OF ITS FRUITS SEEN THE WE HAVE Tokyo. THE PAST YEAR WAS OFFICIALLY OFFICIALLY YEAR WAS THE PAST DECADE THE END OF THE FIRST TERMS OF THE MODERN VISION OF TERMS OF THE MODERN VISION OF LUCI MONK RECEPTIONIST &

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ASSISTANT MANAGER CHRISTOPHER MORRISON INSTRUCTORS SUSAC GROUP RACHEL FINCH GROUP FITNESS COMMUNITY & CONTRACTORS FITNESS SUPERVISOR TAYLOR AITKEN CASUALS, PART TIME ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE LUCI MONK

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SPORTS WRITER GRAHAM CROKER MANAGER MARKETING & NICOLE SAFI COORDINATOR MARKETING AND SERA NAIQAMA COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS RUGBY SUANFC FOOTBALL MICHAEL DI LONARDO

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ELENI VALOS COORDINATOR DEBORAH FOX DANIELA PASZKIEWICZ

ELITE ATHLETE LEONIE LUM PROGRAM MANAGER EAP SERVICES CONTRACTORS/

78 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 79 REPORT ANNUAL 2019 • Mick O’Sullivan • RC Mesley Smithies • Rob Tubbs • Rod & Jennie Finlay • Ron Rushbrooke • Ron

INDIVIDUAL DONORS INDIVIDUAL (x2) Ross • Bruce Chadwick • Dave • David Hynes • Harvey Gordon • Jane Spring SCHOLARSHIPS FINANCED BY MULTIPLE SCHOLARSHIPS MULTIPLE FINANCED BY • ‘Blue & Gold’ Club (x2) • Blues Association (x3) • Buildcorp (x3) • BUPA Bank of Australia • Commonwealth • Enrizen SCHOLARSHIPS DONATED BY ORGANISATIONS, ORGANISATIONS, BY SCHOLARSHIPS DONATED BODIES OR SPORTING CORPORATIONS • Elsie Harris • Jack Pross (x2) • Mollie Dive SCHOLARSHIPS NAMED IN HONOUR OF A SYDNEY UNI UNI SCHOLARSHIPS OF A SYDNEY NAMED IN HONOUR THE DONOR BY NOMINATED CHAMPION SPORTING SCHOLARSHIPS THEIR DONORS NAMED AFTER/BY • Adam Spencer Pozder • Aleksandra • Allan Kendall Family • Corlett • David Collins/Cheryl Peasley Denning • Kaye • Michael Luciano • Philip Rundle Panebianco & Rosa • Ralph Hyslop • Ray Brown • Ross Family • Segal

Sporting scholarships are synonymous with the remarkable achievements of our student athletes. These scholarships are an are These scholarships athletes. our student of achievements the remarkable synonymous with are Sporting scholarships endeavours. sporting its in all of success traditional Sydney’s of the University of part integral against of Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness, but as insurance operations the commercial funded by primarily are Our sporting scholarships individual and corporate encourage we pandemic), Covid-19 of the as a result be the case (as may well being available such funds not each. of $30,000 a cost at named sporting scholarships fund perpetually to benefactors number times that than three more have aim to – we named sporting scholarships perpetually had 39 such the end of 2019 we At named – perpetually in this regard assist can company or your if you Limited with SUSF contact make the end of 2025. Please by of Sydney. the University sport at to legacy a great are sporting scholarships some reason, for if, ones honoured which will be the first sporting scholarships, named 39 perpetually the current are The following our annually under been awarded have that the 300-400 scholarships to fund available are profits commercial insufficient SUSF thirty years. of the past Program Athlete Elite highly successful DONORS OFFICE BEARERS

OFFICE BEARERS MEMBERSHIP • I Harrison • Boat EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR • J Jacobs • Boxing • Rob Smithies • J Kardoss • Canoe • J P Kean • Cheerleading PRESIDENT • K A Leonard • Cricket (Men) • David Wright • H G McCreadie • Cricket (Women) VICE PRESIDENTS • P Mcgirr • Fencing • Sarah Cook • D S Maclennan • Flames • Paul Dearlove • Professor N D Martin • Gymnastics • F H Masters • Handball TREASURER • R V Minnett • Hockey • Patrick Cunngingham • H A Mitchell • Judo • Kempo Karate SENATE REPRESENTATIVES • C G Noel • M O’Sullivan • Kendo • Anne Titterton • Annie Corlett AM • I Parsons • Muay Thai • Will Raven • S Pratt • Netball • M Rosenblum • Rock Climbing and Mountaineering STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES • B W Ross • Rugby League • Clare Wheeler • Dr A W Rourke • Rugby Union (Men & Women) • Tom Goddard • P Sharp • Soccer • Jaime Ford • Samantha Zhong • R R Sharpe • Squash • Harry Morrison • R Smithies • Swimming • Daniel Poletto • J B Spence • Table Tennis • J Spring • Taekwondo SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY AUDITORS • G P Stuckey • Tennis • Manser Tierney & Johnston • S H Suhan • Touch

SOLICITORS • J Thom • Ultimate Frisbee • Velo • McGirr Lawyers • A Titterton • P Titterton • Volleyball HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS • I Trent • Water Polo (Men) • J Bartlett • Prof B R Williams • Water Polo (Women) • J D Brockhoff • C Wilson • Waterski and Wakeboarding • B Campbell GENERAL COMMITTEE • Wheelchair Flames • J A V Castle In 2019, the General Committee met • Wrestling • V J Chalwin on May 30th and October 14th. • M P Cunningham CLUBS • S Donald • AFL (Men) • Professor A J Dunston • AFL (Women) • D Fanning • American Football • N Farr Jones • Archery • G Fulton • Athletics • P Geidans • Badminton • P C Greenland • Baseball • G M Harris • Basketball

80 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 81 REPORT ANNUAL 2019 A. Alcock I. Parsons Lenton J. S. Pratt S. Knox M. Dive Latimer P. M. Swain L. McKinney B. Archidale K. McCreadie Bartlett J. G. Dakin D. Dew M. Peden M. Telfer K. Ogilvie Street J. A. Ingram N. D. Meares McCallum M. W. • 1980 – 81 • 1979 – 80 • 1978 – 79 • 1976 – 78 • 1974 – 76 • 1963 – 74 • 1959 – 63 • 1957 – 59 • 1954 – 57 • 1951 – 54 • 1949 – 51 • 1943 – 49 • 1938 – 42 • 1935 – 38 • 1933 – 35 • 1932 – 33 • 1926 – 32 • 1925 – 26 • 1922 – 25 • 1913 – 22 • 1910 – 13 K Tuffley J P Kean Dr D D Ridley R G Rosenblum Dr A J Tahmindjis V J Chalwin A J Dunston Prof H G McCreadie A J Dunston Prof D K Donald Dr G Phillips S Cotton F Prof A Eastaugh F Prof A. Maccoll Andrews Dr J. Dr R. B. Madgwick Dr G. Phillips R. N. McColloch Nott A. Ross Hill Dr G. Bruce H. Treatt V. Stuckey G. P. Brig. Gen. I. G. Mackay Dr L. Utz H. Clayton B. C. Fuller H. S. Utz H. Marks De C. Armstrong De L. Arnold H. M. Stephen S. Cargill J. Maxwell H. F. C. H Helsham A. H. Uther The Hon. H. N. Mac Laurin The Hon. Sir William Windever Sir William Manning D. Wee Thom J. C Wilson C. Mills I. Parsons

• 1978 – 88 • 1977 – 78 • 1972 – 76 • 1969 – 72 • 1966 – 69 • 1963 – 66 • 1961 – 63 • 1957 – 61 • 1953 – 57 • 1950 – 53 • 1949 – 50 • 1945 – 49 • 1942 – 45 • 1941 – 42 • 1939 – 41 • 1936 – 39 • 1934 – 36 • 1933 – 34 • 1930 – 33 • 1927 – 30 • 1924 – 27 • 1922 – 24 • 1921 – 22 • 1920 – 21 • 1918 – 20 • 1917 - 18 • 1914 – 17 • 1913 – 14 • 1910 – 13 • 1909 – 10 • 1908 – 09 • 1904 – 08 • 1903 – 04 • 1900 – 03 • 1897 – 03 • 1895 – 97 • 1890 – 95 ASSOCIATION WOMEN’S SPORTS • 2000 – 02 • 1992 – 00 • 1983 – 92 • 1982 – 83 • 1981 – 82 • 1988 – 89 D Wright J Flynn B W Ross B W Ross M P Cunningham • 2017 - 19 • 2003 – 17 UNION MEN’S SPORTS • 1991 – 02 • 1989 – 91 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY SPORT / SPORT UNIVERSITY SYDNEY & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY • 2019 PRESIDENTS COMMITTEE FINANCE & AUDIT • David Wright Cunningham • Patrick Slater • Paul Smith • Ed Smithies • Rob ASSOCIATION BLUES Croker • Graham Dixon • Trevor Rae • Katherine Wennerbom • Andrew Hyde • Brendon Clancy • Therese The Management Committee met met Committee The Management during the year. on 11 occasions of: consisted The Committee DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE Smithies • Rob PRESIDENT • David Wright VICE PRESIDENTS Cook • Sarah Dearlove • Paul TREASURER Cunngingham • Patrick REPRESENTATIVES SENATE • Anne Titterton AM • Annie Corlett • Will Raven REPRESENTATIVES STUDENT Wheeler • Clare Goddard • Tom • Jaime Ford • Samantha Zhong • Harry Morrison • Daniel Poletto MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT HONOURS & TRADITIONS

SPORTS AWARDS 2019 GOLD RECIPIENTS CLUB OF THE YEAR The University Gold is rewarded in recognition of • Sydney Uni Women’s Rugby Club outstanding services by an individual, to a constituent club, or to Sydney University Sport over a minimum of 7 years. PREMIER CLUB OF THE YEAR Golds for 2019 were presented to: • Sydney Uni Athletics Club, Sydney Uni Boat Club, • Chris Kintis (Rugby League) • John Curran (Soccer ) Sydney Uni Men’s Water Polo Club • James Gifford • Brenden Miller COACH OF THE YEAR (American Football) (Rugby Union) • Milos “Wolfie” Vrcelj (American Football) • Tony Mulveney • Mark Stanley (Baseball) (Rugby Union) • Ben Warnock (Baseball) PREMIER COACH OF THE YEAR • Don McLachlan (Boat) & Rob Taylor (Rugby) BLUE RECIPIENTS The Blue is the highest sporting honour awarded at the SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR University of Sydney. It is awarded annually for outstanding • Rohan Browning (Athletics) performance in a sport. Blues for 2019 were awarded to:

SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR • James Armstrong • Charlotte McLean (Soccer) (Rugby Union) • Nicola McDermott (Athletics) & Greta Hayes (Hockey) • Harry Potter (Rugby Union) • Talia Barnet-Hepples (Boat) • Kieran Riach (Boat) ANN MITCHELL UNISPORT AUSTRALIA AWARD • Rebecca Bennett (Athletics) • Tara Rigney (Boat) • Boat & Women’s Soccer Football • Erin Blundell (Athletics) • Jessica Stafford (Athletics) SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY ROSENBLUM - MALE CLUB ADMIN OF THE YEAR • Holly Caspers (Soccer) • Oliver Thompson (Snow) • Antony Rowda (Volleyball) • Sienna Doolan (Snowsports) • James Traiforos (Swimming ) PAT SHARP - FEMALE CLUB ADMIN OF THE YEAR • Jordan Duff (Boat) • Tori Tumeth (Soccer) • Jamie-Erin Hardaker (American Football) • Matthew Fisher (Athletics) • Jake Vrahnos • Adam Gulden (AFL) PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR (Rugby League) • Stephanie Glanville-Fyfe (Soccer) • Isobel McCalman (Netball) • Sarah Wellfare (Swimming) • Nicola McDermott (Athletics) • William Yang (Swimming) THE VICE CHANCELLOR’S PARTICIPATION PROGRAM OF THE YEAR • Water Safe Program

FEMALE BLUE OF THE YEAR • Nicola McDermott (Athletics)

MALE BLUE OF THE YEAR • William Yang (Swimming)

82 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS Netball Karate Cricket Rowing Athletics Rules Aussie Hockey League Rugby Sailing Rules Aussie Athletics Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Taekwondo Rugby Rugby Athletics Athletics Rules Aussie Cricket Hockey Netball Soccer Swimming Cricket Rugby Soccer Rugby Soccer Netball Karate Cricket Rules Aussie 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 83 REPORT ANNUAL 2019 SENATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUTSTANDING SCHOLARSHIPS OUTSTANDING FOR SENATE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMIC Isobel McCalman James Walker George Varun Barnet-Hepples Talia Martin Cooper Anna Johnston Khanna Aditya Vrahnos Jake Hansen Oskar Nick Foster BUSINESS SCHOOL JOINT AWARDS (POSTGRADUATE) Joe Burgess Lucy Austin Thomas Young Carmen Marton Henry Clunies-Ross Jeloudev Greg BUSINESS SCHOOL JOINT AWARDS (UNDERGRADUATE) Emily Augustine Pursey Oscar Harry Morrison Hazard Andrew Maxim Skyba Naylor Zoe Stocca Marco Malone Dezmond Charles Dummer Thomas Woodcock Wheeler Clare Poolman Edward Max Glanville Isobel McCalman James Walker George Varun Baron-Hay Darcy

Aussie Rules Aussie Canoe Basketball Swimming Athletics Rowing Tennis Soccer Cricket Hockey Athletics Flames Soccer Cricket Baseball Rowing Soccer THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY SCHOLARSHIP FOR VICE CHANCELLOR’S EXCELLENCE AND SPORTING ACADEMIC Baron-Hay Darcy Noemie Fox SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENATE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMIC OUTSTANDING - SCHOOL LEAVERS Wacher Sarah Lachlan Blake JACK PROSS OAM JACK McDermott Nicola JANE SPRING JANE Bettega Dyone DENING AM KAYE Jones Rebecca MICHAEL LUCIANO Johnson Joshua MICK O'SULLIVAN Malone Devlin MOLLIE DIVE OAM Arnott Alice PHILIP RUNDLE Michelle Jenneke CAFE/PANEBIANCO RALPH’S McSpadden Lara OAM HYSLOP RAY Daniel Barrett RC MESLEY Kerr Hayden RON RUSHBROOKE Cobb Alexander AM ROSS BROWN Russell Wallis SEGAL WARRICK Tumeth Tori Soccer Athletics Tennis Soccer Polo Water Athletics Rugby Soccer Skateboarding Tennis Table Cycling Rowing Snowsports Athletics Rugby Athletics League Rugby Sailing Flames Rules Aussie

HARRIS ALEKSANDRA POZDER ALEKSANDRA Jenny Blundell ALLAN KENDALL Corker Louis & GOLD CLUB BLUE Hunt Clare Kyriakou Christian ASSOCIATION BLUES Hamilton Lara Tim Clements Wheeler Clare ROSS BRUCE Amar Hadid Kane Townsend BUPA Whitehouse Georgia William O'Shannessy Madii Himbury COLLINS/PEASLEY Browning Rohan COMMBANK Tamwoy Nathaniel CORLETT FAMILY Marina Carrier CHADWICK DAVID Harrison Croker E ELSI Jaime Ryan ENRIZEN Madeleine O'Hehir GORDON HARVEY Nick Foster PERPETUAL NAMED PERPETUAL SPENCER ADAM Annabel Martin SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY RESIDENTIAL Henry Robertson Rugby COLLEGES – JOINT AWARDS Theo Strang Rugby ST. ANDREW’S COLLEGE Edward Lindsay Soccer Charles Dummer Cricket Nathan Taplin Swimming Thomas Woodcock Rugby THE WOMEN'S COLLEGE Clare Wheeler Soccer Charlotte Raleigh Netball Louis Corker Tennis WESLEY COLLEGE Clare Hunt Soccer Talia Barnet-Hepples Rowing Rohan Browning Athletics Michael Pratomo Athletics Dyone Bettega Rowing Cooper Lee Aussie Rules Wallis Russell Rowing Jemma Donoghue Netball Annabel Martin Soccer Lucy Coleman Rowing Elle Carroll Basketball Raquel Cuevas Rowing Charles Cassell Cricket Jaime Ford Rowing Elizabeth Hewish Hockey Bianca Gillett Rowing Sam Wright Hockey Charlie Hancock Rugby Elizabeth Treloar Rowing Fergus Worrall Soccer Vincent Creagh Rugby Jacob Blundell Water Polo

SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY Oliver Harvison Rugby Hamish Hegarty Water Polo Hamish Mac Smith Rugby Bronson Larsen Water Polo Jemima McCalman Rugby Nicholas Marchione Water Polo Harry Wilson Rugby Harry Molnar Water Polo Chester Burns Snowsports Josef Schuler Water Polo Georgia Boric Soccer

Teigan Collister Soccer

Nickoletta Flannery Soccer

ST. PAUL’S COLLEGE

Edward Poolman Rugby

Max Glanville Soccer

Ciaran Loh Rugby

Sebastian Gray Athletics

Wyatt Batt Rowing

Darcy Breen Rugby

Thomas Osborne Rugby

84 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 85 REPORT ANNUAL 2019 Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Badminton Badminton Badminton Baseball Baseball Baseball Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Boxing Canoe Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cycling Cycling Cycling Cycling Diving Equestrian Fencing Fencing Skating Figure Joey Reinhard Joey Robertson Luke Shumack Jeremy William Sierakowski Stern Joshua Stewart Bailey Ned Stewart Valastro Marcus Veale Jake David Liang Jackie Tan Zhang Yuran Kelleher Matthew Matheson Dean Pousini-Hilton Dean Bloomfield Oscar Bowman Oliver Miguel Campos Dale Parker Emily Matthews Chloe Morrissey Shillingsworth Serika Alysha Skerritt Smajli Uke Anderson Timothy Liam Coelho Nicky Craze Maddy Darke Hugh Farrow Hathurusinghe Cullen Holloway Dugald Charles Litchfield William Masojada McElduff Ryan Moran Matthew Aidan Peek James Robertson Michael Robinson Maxim Shanahan Durrant-Whyte Alex Mackie Lucy Miansarow Georgia Yip Leo Tompson Lucy Melissa Blair Dall'Asen Matthew Fontaine Yves Pasfield Katie Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Rules Aussie Benjamin Austin Bennett Rebecca Blackett Katrina Erin Blundell Holly Campbell Cerroti Alexander Cheryl Chan Nick Chatters Angus Clark Clarke Joshua Conomos Andrea Cowie Genevieve Croft Bethany Donougher Stevie East Brooke Fisher Matthew Brianna Gibson Healey Luisa Healey Sarah Marvin Sarah Sophie McGovern Damien Mizzi Petersen Alexandra Ralph Joshua Lachlan Raper Rathore Shakti Rushby Brodie Sardelich Danica Schultz Courtney Gelder Nicholas van Woerkom Andries Van Harrison Wade Annabel White Youssouf Obssa Banuelos Tom Barkley Rory Samuel Barkley Michael Carroll Clegg Philippa Cordell Darcy Coxall Nathan Davies Tristan Jack Dimery Dyster Matthew Hay Kristen Haynes Meg Jack Hiscox Ned Reinhard SCHOLARSHIPS

Sarah Graham Flames Mikaila Knezevic Netball Kimberley Hodge Flames Shelby Koh Netball Flames Emily Nesbitt Netball Colleen Planeta Flames Monique Taukamo Netball Lauren Scherf Flames Robert Yuan Netball Belinda Snell Flames Cameron McKenzie Powerlifting Flames David Smith Rifle/Shooting Flames Thomas Anderson Rowing Deborah Greenbaum Gymnastics Miller Argent Rowing Grace Kleppich Gymnastics David Bartholot Rowing Rasmus Breth Petersen Gymnastics Finlay Blake Rowing Isabella Wilson Gymnastics Marcus Britt Rowing Emily Caterson Hockey Jordan Duff Rowing Chi Chan Hockey Michaela Franz Rowing Peter Cobcroft Hockey Andrew Judge Rowing Lillian Cossetto Hockey Andrew Le Rowing Paul Counsell Hockey Richard Ledger Rowing Sarah Ford Hockey Rowena Meredith Rowing Stephanie Graham Hockey Matthew Murray Rowing Kyah Gray Hockey Sarah Parsons Rowing Brendan Harlech-Jones Hockey Kieran Riach Rowing Jaime Hemmingway Hockey Tara Rigney Rowing Rowing Brad Kayani Hockey Devlin Walsh James Armstrong Rugby Justin Knott Hockey Angus Bell Rugby Erin Lidbetter Hockey Richard Champion de Crespigny Rugby SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS UNI SPORT SYDNEY Georgina Mallon Hockey Peter Fenwicke Rugby Jessica Parr Hockey Connor Grindal Rugby Emma Parsons Hockey Grace Hamilton Rugby Fiona Tout Hockey Ben Hughes Rugby Richard Basckin Karate Harry Johnson-Holmes Rugby Rianne El-zein Karate James Kane Rugby Kristina Mah Karate Joshua Kemeny Rugby Simon McTavish Kayak Tom Lambert Rugby Life Saving Ngaire Hadfield Kirrily Laws Rugby (incl. Surf Boat Rowing) William MacPherson Rugby Life Saving Noah Havard (incl. Surf Boat Rowing) Jackson McCalman Rugby Life Saving William McDonnell Rugby Carla Papac (incl. Surf Boat Rowing) Bridie O'Gorman Rugby Life Saving Connor O'Shea Rugby Britney Pierce (incl. Surf Boat Rowing) Isabella Parkman Rugby Life Saving Daniel Poletto Rugby Naomi Scott (incl. Surf Boat Rowing) Guy Porter Rugby Nikita Besseling Netball Harry Potter Rugby Jake Boydell Netball Jack Sherratt Rugby Madalaine Clark Netball Max Sinclair Rugby Annabelle Gillings Netball Sione Taufui Rugby Caitlin Henning Netball William Terry Rugby

86 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 87 REPORT ANNUAL 2019 Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming Taekwondo Taekwondo Taekwondo Tennis Tennis Football Touch Triathlon Frisbee Ultimate Frisbee Ultimate Frisbee Ultimate Frisbee Ultimate Frisbee Ultimate Frisbee Ultimate Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball Polo Water Polo Water Polo Water Polo Water Polo Water Polo Water Polo Water Polo Water Polo Water Thomas Goddard Liam Grebert Cormac Guthrie Xiang Ma Zai Mia Rolfe Sutherland Cara James Traiforos Wellfare Sarah William Yang Buck Chantelle Park Leah Park Robin John Hu Pfister Robin Dibb Kirra Breen Nathan Fisher Day Asaka Iitoyo Madeleine Owens Molly Valencour Wajzer Mathew Lachlan White Carracher Izac Buddhima Fernando Fountotos Panagiotis Lam Andrew Power-Smerdely Angelina Yao Brendan James Butcher Cameron Andrew Wil Cotterill Dyson Georgia Kal Glanznig Anthony Hrysanthos Danielle Morrissey Simon Sharwood Mia Willows Rugby Rugby League Rugby League Rugby Sailing Snowsports Snowsports Snowsports Snowsports Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Swimming Swimming Banjo Travers Henry Whelan Lewis Kurt Maini Christian Shannon Katherine Jillian Colebourn Sienna Doolan James Matheson Thomas Matsumoto Antoniou Steven Daniel Axford Holly Caspers Cirignano Jessica Colvill Aoife Connolly Roisin Carla Crapis Del Vecchio Luke Ariane Demetriou Kilian Elkinson Galic Bianca Guzman Victoria Caelan Hinckson Ashley Irwin Jaggers Elliott Lani Johnson King Taren Koutzoumis Georgia Litsas Vasilios Sophie Magus Makridopolus Jordan Nicholas Makridopolus Ebony Mccue-Shore McDonald Reuben Mclean Charlotte Morgan Sarah Newbon Courtney Oliverio Brianna-Rose Asha Phillips Pollitt Georgia James Reed Sharpley Nathaniel Sozeridis Constantine Carla Trimboli James Tsokos Karly Vouros Woods Clare Aiden Fisher Foley Imogen CREDITS

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