2014-2015ATHLETICS WA
ANNUAL REPORT 2014 - 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATHLETICS WA DIRECTORY 1 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 4 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT 6
Programs and Events 2014/2015 XX Commonwealth Games 9 IAAF World Junior Championships 10 93rd Australian Athletics Championships 11 2014 Australian All Schools Championships 13 2015 Australian Junior Athletics Championships 16 Jandakot City Track Classic 20 Athletics WA Season 21 Para-Athletics 22 Social Media 25
Development Target Talent Program 26 Talent Identification Program 31 Coaching 34 Officials 35 Go for 2 & 5 Challenge Series 37 Go for 2 & 5 Indigenous Development Program 38
Out of Stadium Cross Country Season 39 Bankwest Gallipoli Run Series 42 Go for 2&5 Cross Country and Race Walking Championships 47
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS 2014/2015 49 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS 2014/2015 53 STATEMENT BY THE BOARD 2014/2015 56 INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT 2014/2015 57
ATHLETICS WA DIRECTORY
Life Members The following individuals have been recognised for their significant contributions to athletics in Western Australia and are Life Members of Athletics WA:
Peter Bacich John Gilmour Steve McMahon Patricia Carr Lindsay Glass Steve Mladenis David Carr Jackie Halberg Fred Napier * Jacquie Cattermole Valerie Hancock * Ed Neimanis OAM * Rick Cattermole Joan Harris * Pamela O’Connell Robert Chalmers Robert Harris* Chilla Porter Gwen Chester * Arthur Hindle * Valerie Prescott William Collier * Ross Holland Jeanette Robertson OAM Martin Crowe Kevan Hook * Wendy Ryan Frank Day * EV Horsley* Margaret Saunders Shirley de la Hunty * Beris Johnson Bruce Stanton Margaret Devine Terry Jones Anne Stingemore Jacqui Dufall * Don Keane Stephen Stingemore Yvonne Flavel Doug Lambert Russell Stranger Brian Foley * Persephone Lazarakis June Streeter Lyn Foreman Anne Masters George Tempest * Geoff Garnett OAM Ray Mawson James Taylor Bruce Wilson Ellen McKenzie * Mavis Tempest * Deseased
WAAC Board Members David Van der Walt (Chairman) Mickey Arthur Kelly Botha Mal Harford (D / Chairman) Marissa Bechta Darren Wright John Forbes Stephen Stingemore
Staff Members Chief Executive Officer Development Manager Competition Manager Wayne Loxley Mel Tantrum Kylie Wheeler
Operations Manager Clubs Officer Administrative Assistant Stephen Stingemore Jayne Mitchell Sharon Brown
Officials Coordinator Coach Education Manager Social Media Consultant Marion Buchanan Lyn Foreman David Smith
Accountant Consultant Book Keeper Bronwyn Christie Nicola Albrecht
Page 1 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Western Australian Athletics Commission (Inc)
2014 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 6.30pm Wednesday 29th October 2014
Meeting Room (Upstairs)
Subiaco Hotel Hay Street, Subiaco
1. Present: D. Van der Walt (Chairman), M. Harford (D/Chairman), K. Botha, M. Bechta, J. Forbes, M. Arthur, D. Wright, S. Stingemore and W. Loxley (CEO).
Visitors: G. Wilson, B. Hennighan and M. Fitzsimmons
The Chairman opened the meeting at 5.30 pm and welcomed all in attendance.
2. Minutes of the Previous Meeting:
It was moved M. Harford and seconded M. Bechta that the minutes be accepted as a true and accurate record of the meeting. Carried unanimously.
3. Business Arising: None
4. 2013/ 2014 Annual Report, Annual Accounts and Auditor’s Statement
It was moved S. Stingemore and seconded M. Bechta that the Annual Report, Accounts and Auditors Statement be received. Carried unanimously.
5. Resolution
The Chairman asked the CEO to address the resolution listed in the agenda and he advised that this had been prepared in conjunction with M. Harford to resolve some appointments that had been overlooked in 2013. Each of the following appointments were passed unanimously by the board.
Officers and Other Board Appointments
5.1 Resolved to ratify the election of M. Harford as Vice Chairperson of the Board for a period of 2 years commencing October 2013;
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5.2 Resolved to ratify the election of S. Stingemore and D. Wright as Members of the board for a period of 2 years commencing October 2013;
5.3 Resolved to elect D. Van der Walt as Chairperson of the Board for a period of 12 months commencing October 2014; and
5.4 Resolved to elect M. Bechta and J. Forbes as Members of the Board for a period of 2 years commencing October 2014;
7. Election of Auditors and Agree to Remuneration.
The Chairman asked the CEO to comment on the current position and he advised that Francis A. Jones had been the auditors for several years, were familiar with the systems in place and had provided a quote of $2750 (inc GST) to continue. The board resolved that they be re-appointed. Agreed unanimously.
8. General Business
8.1 The Chairman expressed his gratitude to the board for their on - going support with specific thanks to M. Bechta and J. Forbes for their contribution and to the CEO and Operations Manager.
The Chairman invited questions from the floor and G. Wilson explained that he was a new official who was interested in the structure of the board. The Chairman invited each board member to provide a brief profile on their background.
B. Hennighan enquired as to the possibility of Clubs meetings and the CEO advised that these had been held for many years previously but they usually focused on issues relating to a particular discipline and not a whole of sport approach and the staff now consulted with a wide range of officials, coaches and athletes to provide the best competition opportunities for all involved.
M. Fitzsimmons enquired as to the programming of distance events and S. Stingemore responded that he was in regular contact with the coaches of these athletes and if there was a particular concern special events have been and will be scheduled.
The Chairman added that the board and the administration operated in a very transparent manner and encouraged anyone with questions to deal directly with the staff.
There being no further business the Chairman thanked the visitors for attending and the meeting was closed at 7.00 pm.
Page 3 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
It is with pleasure that I prepare this report after another successful year for Athletics WA, a year that was highlighted on the international scene with the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and the World Junior Championships in Eugene USA.
WA was well represented by our females in Glasgow with eight girls being selected. Congratulations to Kim Mickle (Jav), Shannon McCann (100m H), Lyndsay Pekin (400m H, 400m Relay) Ella Pardy (T37/38), Madison de Rozario (T54 1500m), Liz and Vicky Parnov (PV) and Zoe Timmers (HJ). Kim Mickle again led the way on the podium winning Gold and continuing her outstanding performances at the international level.
Nina Kennedy and Emma Philippe (Pole Vault), Ella Solin (400m H) and Jordan Makins (800m) all will have gained invaluable experience through their experience of competing at the World Juniors. While not finishing with a medal, Nina Kennedy again confirmed her bright future by equalling the Australian Junior and Youth Records with David Van der Walt 4.40m and she has had an amazing 12 months. Chairman
WA were also well represented at this year’s IAAF World Relay Championships in the Bahamas where Lyndsay Pekin and Brianna Beahan competed in the women’s 4x400m and 4x100m respectively.
At the local level Athletics WA hosted the National Cross Country Championships in Albany in August which was an outstanding success!
Our sincere appreciation to the City of Albany as their genuine interest in partnering with Athletics WA enabled us to take this national event to regional WA where the many visitors from the East were able to witness the history and beauty of WA’s oldest city for the first time. The on- going support of Healthway is also acknowledged as the major sponsor.
The event was an outstanding success and as with all athletics events, relied on the efforts of many volunteers who continue to contribute to our sport. I would like to thank all the staff and volunteers and in particular, note the effort of our Operations Manager Stephen Stingemore for his outstanding coordination and management.
From a whole of sport perspective, the Community Athletics Council continues to facilitate support in the areas of coaching, officiating and the transition of athletes. This delivers benefits to both Little Athletics and senior athletics.
The Council has also benefited from the inclusion of the new WALA Chairman Teresa Blackman who provides a refreshing appetite for the sport to consider new strategies to bring both levels of the sport closer.
The Department of Sport and Recreation has given the Council an ultimatum to seriously consider a whole of sport approach or risk the loss of current funding. Consequently the Council Chairman, Domenic Staltari has met with the WALA and AWA boards separately and tabled a number of recommendations for the sport to consider implementing over the next two years. These have been approved by both boards which provides great optimism for the future of the sport.
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This year a loss of some sponsorship dollars resulted in Athletics WA hosting the inaugural Auction with the Stars which combined an entertaining sport panel with a brief auction while enjoying dinner. It was a fantastic night and thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance and thanks to our Chief Executive and his staff for their organization.
At a national level we are buoyed by the appointment of a new Chief Executive at Athletics Australia in Phil Jones. Phil comes with a strong sporting executive background after a successful stint at Sailing Australia and we look forward to Phil engaging with the Member Associations in a more positive manner than has been the case in recent years.
In accordance with our constitution, after having served as Chairman for the past four years I will vacate the position at this year’s Annual General Meeting. I would like to thank my fellow board members who bring a range of personalities and expertise to the table and have made my time as Chairman so enjoyable.
David Van der Walt
Chairman
Page 5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
To avoid overlap with the Chairman’s report, this year my report will address specifically the pillars of our Strategic Plan, allowing the Chairman to offer an overview of the organisation’s activities and performances for the past year.
Leadership
This year the Athletics WA board endorsed a Board Governance Charter that details the role of the board and the management team and appears on the website for all members and stakeholders to read. In summary it offers the following.
The performance of the organisation is driven by board-endorsed strategies that are developed and implemented by the CEO and management team. That team consists of four full time and seven part time employees who service a range of seasonal activities and events. Athletics WA’s board comprises eight members who deploy a range of professional and commercial Wayne Loxley skills to maintain an effective governance framework that ensures Chief Executive Officer the sport is administered at a consistently high standard.
This year we have continued our strong relationship with our major stakeholder and partner in Little Athletics through the Community Athletics Council. With the support of the Department of Sport and Recreation the Council has endorsed a series of key recommendations for the whole of sport to undertake in the next 12 – 18 months. This agreement provides great optimism for the future of the sport.
At a national level, the Chief Executives of all Member Associations of senior athletics and their colleagues from Little Athletics convened the first Athletics Summit in Melbourne in February. This was an enlightening and positive meeting where for the first time the whole of sport discussed strategies and methods of improving the delivery of our sport. It has been agreed these will be convened regularly with the next to be held in Perth in September.
Participation
The appointment of David Smith as a part time social media consultant to drive our participation programs this season has been a key part in growth across all areas. This growth includes general membership, particularly in the all important transition age and Athletes with a Disability.
We have continued to promote and support our coaches and officials through a strong education and personal development program, coordinated by Lyn Foreman, Jayne Mitchell, and Fiona Brown.
In remote and regional WA, our Indigenous Development Program also continues to develop under the guidance of coordinator Lindsay Bunn and his athletes who assist in the delivery. A major step forward this year was the establishment of an Athletics Academy in Broome and the signing of a Memo of Understanding.
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Competition and Events
Athletics WA conducted an online survey of the Strive Track and Field competition this season which revealed a very positive response from our membership. Questions relating to programming and timetabling, officiating, results service and entry process were all rated very good / good by more than 70% of members with 82% of respondents rating their overall competition experience as very good / good.
Athletics WA hosted the Go for 2 & 5 National Cross Country Championships in August and for the first time took these Championships to regional WA. More than 1,000 competitors and 2,500 visitors embarked on Albany for the best part of a week, enjoying the hospitality and beauty of the oldest settlement of WA and a very successful event. We have never experienced anything like the support received from the City of Albany before and combined with the support of major sponsor Healthway created an enjoyable experience for all. I would like to congratulate Operations Manager Stephen Stingemore for his management of the event.
Our very successful Bankwest Gallipoli Run series this year was expanded to the regional areas of Bunbury and Albany which we plan to consolidate over the next few years. The Perth leg proved to be another major success with 2000 participants. Our major partner Bankwest continue to provide amazing support for this event and this year were joined by Channel Nine and the Sunday Times in the event promotion.
High Performance
After just over twelve months in the role, Development Manager Mel Tantrum has had a remarkably positive impact on our High Performance program.
The number of athletes in the Target Talent Program have increased which has resulted in an increase in the number of these young talented athletes being selected in Australian Junior, Youth and Underage teams.
Mel has also introduced the A Squad which comprises athletes 20 years of age and over who have the potential to be selected in a senior Australia team in the next 3 years. With support from DSR these athletes are able to benefit from specialised strength and conditioning in an endeavour to compliment their physical development.
Mel’s influence has also seen positive results in the paralympic area with a 50% increase in AWA athletes competing at state and National championships.
Commercial
Although disappointing to lose our major sponsor of the Perth Track Classic in Healthway, we were fortunate that Jandakot City came to the rescue and enabled us to host another successful event. Thanks to David Van Der Walt and his board for their generous support, the Jandakot City Track Classic provided a number of elite performances, highlighted by our own Nina Kennedy breaking the World Junior Pole Vault Record.
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Other events contributing to the financial viability of the organisation included the National Cross Country Championships in Albany which were kindly supported by the City of Albany and Healthway, the Bankwest Gallipoli Run and the inaugural Athletics WA Auction with the Stars. This night was compered by Tim Gossage and was generously supported by our own National Champion Kim Mickle, West Coast Eagle Josh Kennedy and elite cricket coach Mickey Arthur.
My personal thanks to all who attended and in particular major sponsor Matso’s, the Floreat Bowling Club and all donors of auction items that enabled us to raise some important funds.
From an overall perspective, our sincere appreciation to our major partner in the Department of Sport and Recreation, Healthway, Bankwest, Youngs Holden and media partners The West Australian and Radio 6PR.
As a second tier sport our challenge is to compete against the industry heavyweights who thrive on financial windfalls provided by television and media opportunities that are not open to track and field, the bedrock of all athletic competition.
Foundation
Our key objective in this area was to provide the appropriate people and effective processes to achieve all other objectives and fittingly this allows me to close by thanking all my staff. Without naming individuals as they all appear in the directory of this report, I would like to again acknowledge their contribution.
As expressed at the commencement of this report, the key to an organisation retaining motivated and satisfied staff is for a board to allow the staff to approach their work in an independent manner. On their behalf I would like to thank our board for their support and guidance over the past year.
On a personal level I would also like to sincerely thank our Chairman David Van Der Walt who is standing down from the role after fulfilling his four year term. David has been a supportive, clear thinking and generous Chairman during this time and of great personal assistance.
Finally, as in every year, the final tribute is to all of our officials who contribute enormous amounts of their time to allow our members to pursue their athletics dreams no matter what the level – thank you!
Page 8 XX COMMONWEALTH GAMES
The 2014 Commonwealth Games commenced in Glasgow on Wednesday 23 July, with athletics competition spanning seven days from Sunday 27 July. The competing Australian athletics team was 98-strong, the largest ever to compete in the green and gold offshore.
Western Australia were well represented with eight athletes selected. The all - female cast included Kim Mickle (Jav), Shannon McCann (100m H), Lyndsay Pekin (400m H, 400m Relay) Ella Pardy (T37/38), Madison de Rozario (T54 1500m), Liz and Vicky Parnov (PV) and Zoe Timmers (HJ). Congratulations to all on a fantastic achievement!
Kim Mickle won the gold medal in the Commonwealth Games women’s javelin final in a memorable evening session of Day Four of the athletics at Hampden Park in Glasgow (SCO).
Mickle, the 2013 IAAF World Championships silver medallist and a favourite for gold, made her intentions clear right from the outset. Her very first throw of the competition broke the Commonwealth Games women’s javelin record as it landed at 62.97m. The record didn’t last long however as she then broke it with her second throw of the competition which went even further. Her second attempt reached 65.96m, a distance that no one else in the event could match. Mickle threw 61.45m on her third attempt and fouled her three remaining attempts on purpose but it didn’t matter as she had won the gold even before taking her final throw.
“I’ve dreamed of this moment – well literally I’ve visualised it – for the last month,” said a delighted Mickle after the medal ceremony. “Every single night I’ve pictured myself on top of the dais. So I was just saying before I hope I don’t wake up in ten minutes … and it was another dream.
“It was the way I scripted it in my head, though for it to actually happen the way I felt it should of is pretty sweet.”
When asked about her first record-breaking throws Mickle said “That was a case of ‘make sure you get one out’ and nice and comfortable. The second one, once I knew that (first one) was out, that’s when I unleashed.”
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Mickle’s victory was all the more remarkable because she had been carrying a painful ‘turf-toe’ injury during the competition.
“I unfortunately hurt it about four days ago pretty badly and I was trying and trying and trying … because obviously a toe, it kind of sounds a bit pathetic, but it was my turning pivot foot and it’s really sore so unfortunately I had to put a bit of local anaesthetic in their just to numb it up and now it’s run out and I’m in immense pain. But it’s all worth it. Like I say, it’s only a toe. I’ve got nine other toes.”
Shannon McCann performed extremely well in her first international competition at this level reaching the women’s 100m hurdles Final and finishing eighth in 13.60.
Zoe Timmers (WA) cleared 1.78m to finish equal tenth in the women’s high jump final.
In the heats of the 4x400m relay, the Australian women’s team of Anneliese Rubie (NSW), Caitlin Sargent (Qld), Jess Gulli (Vic) and Lyndsay Pekin (WA) ensured they advanced by finishing second in their heat in a time of 3:32.40.
Jodi Elkington (NSW) won the women’s T37/38 long jump in emphatic fashion with our own Ella Pardy finishing ninth with 3.62m for 252 points (-2.5).
Unfortunately Madi de Rozario withdrew from the wheelchair race due to DV
IAAF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
The largest ever team of 61 Australians competed at the IAAF World Junior Championships in Eugene (USA) from 22nd – 27th July with four Western Australians included.
Nina Kennedy and Emma Philippe (Pole Vault), Ella Solin (400m H) and Jordan Makins (800m) all gained invaluable experience from competing at this level which augers well for the future of athletics in WA.
In the pole vault, Kennedy equalled the Australian Junior and Youth Records with a leap of 4.40m, finishing fourth behind Russian Alena Lutkovskaya who won with a new championship record of 4.50m.
“I did the best I can and in the end I didn’t medal, but I got 4.40m and two PBs, I am so, so happy.” said Kennedy.
Kennedy is still eligible for the next edition of the championships and was looking forward to the opportunity.
“I am in the youngest age group so maybe I can come back in Kazan in 2016 and medal there.”
Unfortunately Philippe had to withdraw from the pole vault final due to injury but she has had a fantastic year and the rivalry between her and Kennedy will be a feature of Australian athletics for years to come.
Solin performed admirably finishing 6th in her semi-final, running 60.62 and Makins finished 4th in his heat with a time of 1:51.02.
Page 10 93RD AUSTRALIAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Forty-six of the best athletes from the West entered the 93rd Australian Athletics Championships held at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (formerly known as the QE2 Stadium – host venue of the 1982 Commonwealth Games). As well as vying for the title of Australian Champion, athletes were also aiming for selection for the IAAF World Championships to be held in Beijing in August and the IPC World Championships to be held in Doha later this year.
Glasgow Commonwealth Games gold medallist and WAIS athlete Kim Mickle was the stand out performer for Western Australia, claiming her 10th Australian Title and confirming her selection in the Australian Flame Team bound for the IAAF Beijing World Championships. Mickle easily progressed from the heats with an automatic qualifying first throw of 55.23m in the Women’s Javelin on Friday morning. In the finals on Saturday, it was a close battle with South African Sunette Viljoen who threw a best of 63.29m. Mickle, coached by Grant Ward, scored her best throw of 61.02m in unfavourable winds to retain her title of Australian Champion and book her seat to Beijing.
In the women’s pole vault, Nina Kennedy placed second behind Alana Boyd (Qld), clearing 4.20m. Matthew Cowie, from the Grant Ward stable, also claimed the silver medal in the Men’s Shot Put.
Our Para-athletes won four of the eleven WA medals, with Ella Pardy claiming two silvers in the Ambulant 100m and 200m. It took a world record breaking performance to beat Pardy, and 13 year old new-comer Isis Holt (Vic) did just that. Both athletes should be on the selector’s list when the IPC World Championships Team is announced. Brad Scott performed well in his favoured 1500m while Madi de Rozario was back in action at the Australian titles, claiming the bronze in the 800m wheelchair event.
Thomas Brennan cleared 2.15m in the men’s high jump to claim the bronze medal, while in the mutli’s, Ella Solin and Poppy Schwass both finished on the medal dais in the Open and U20 Heptathlon respectively. A full list of WA medal winners and finalists can be found here:
GOLD (1) Kim Mickle - Women’s Javelin
SILVER (5) Matthew Cowie - Men’s Open Shot Put Nina Kennedy - Women’s Open Pole Vault Ella Pardy - Women’s 100m Ambulant Ella Pardy - Women’s 200m Ambulant Bradley Scott - Men’s 1500m Ambulant
BRONZE (5) Thomas Brennan - Men’s Open High Jump Madison de Rozario - Women’s 800m Wheelchair Vicky Parnov - Women’s Open Pole Vault Ella Solin - Women’s Open Heptathlon Poppy Schwass - Women’s U20 Heptathlon
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Finalists 4th Chris Barty - Men’s Discus Ambulant 6th Jeremy Andrews - Men’s Open Long Jump 4th Chris Barty - Men’s Shot Put Ambulant 6th Aaron Bresland - Men’s Open 100m 4th Sam Harding - Men’s 400m Ambulant 6th Liz Parnov - Women’s Open Pole Vault 4th Terrell McKenzie - Men’s 110m Hurdles 6th Kiara Reddingius - Women’s Open Heptathlon 4th Chad Perris - Men’s 100m Ambulant 7th Alana Doust - Women’s Open Pole Vault 4th Emma Philippe - Women’s Open Pole Vault 7th Terry Price - Men’s 200m Ambulant 4th Zoe Timmers - Women’s Open High Jump 7th Marc See - Men’s Open 1500m 5th Kobi Evans - Women’s Open Heptathlon 8th Terry Price - Men’s 400m Ambulant 5th Lyndsay Pekin - Women’s Open 400m DNF Brianna Beahan - Women’s Open 100m Hurdles 5th Morgan Ward - Men’s Open Javelin
Congratulations to all athletes and their coaches for these results.
Ella Pardy won Silver in the 100m and 200m Ambulant events.
Page 12 2014 AUSTRALIAN ALL SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2014 Australian All Schools Championships were held at the SA Athletics Stadium in Adelaide from 5-7 December 2014. Western Australia was represented by a team of 92 athletes, 3 staff and 1 physiotherapist. The competition attracted over 1000 junior athletes aged 12-17 years from across Australia, all vying for the title of National All Schools Champion.
WA athletes returned from Adelaide with 9 Gold, 8 Silver and 14 Bronze (31 medals in total) and countless personal bests. WA finished 5th on the team point score, and placed second behind host’s South Australia in the small state team point score.
Tasmania’s Jack Hale may have been the national headline, but our own James Gallaugher demonstrated once again why he is a national favourite, claiming three gold medals in the U16 100m, 200m and 4 x 100m relay and a bronze in the long jump. Gallaugher equalled the U16 boy’s 100m meet record in a time of 10.67.
On the track Luke Graves proved why he is one of WA’s future national representatives destroying his personal best in the U16 1500m to win gold, which he then followed up with a silver in the 3000m. Declan Tingay proved that he is a walker to watch winning gold in the U18 3000m walk and a bronze in the 5000m walk. Ashlee Hardisty demonstrated she is a hopeful for selection in the 2015 Australian Youth Championship team, finishing with three silvers for the U16 200m, 400m and Swedish Relay. Other notable performances for WA included Alanah Yukich, who collected three bronzes for the U18 100m, 100m Hurdles and 400m Hurdles, Abby D’Sylva who won silver in the U16 girls Steeplechase, Heinrich Rass who won silver in the U16 boy’s 100m Hurdles, Luke Shaw who claimed bronze in his U14 800m, Ben Chamberlain who placed third in the U18 1500m, and Patrick Benetti who backed up his recent top form with a bronze in the U18 800m. The U14 girls featured in the sprint events with Hannah Whitbread and Indigo Bauchop placing third in the 200m and 400m respectively. WA’s relay teams finished the weekend with a gold in the Boys U16 4x100m, silver in the U14 Girls 4x100m and U18 Girls Swedish Relay, with the Boys U14 4x100m claiming bronze.
In the jumps Claire Gibson claimed WA’s first gold with a win in the U18 High Jump.Lauren Hyde Cooling continued WA’s pole vaulting pedigree, securing gold in the U16 girls after securing the All Schools title in a jump off. Stefan Rajakovic won the only gold in the men’s jumps, winning the All Schools title in the U14 triple jump.
In throws Jonah Madeira claimed gold in the U16 Javelin, with Zahli Jolly taking silver in the U14 Javelin. While Riley Anderson added a bronze U14 Discus medal to his 90m Hurdles bronze and Lara Ilievski secured bronze in the U16 Javelin.
Congratulations to all the athletes, coaches and officials who took part in the 2014 Australian All Schools Championships.
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GOLD James Gallaugher - 100m U16, 200m U16 Claire Gibson - High Jump U18 Luke Graves - 1500m U16 Lauren Hyde-Cooling - Pole Vault U16 Jonah Madeira - Javelin U14 Stefan Rajakovic - Triple Jump U14 Declan Tingay - 3000m Walk U16 James Gallaugher, Liam Van Der Spuy, Cody Beattie and Kasey Ryan-Duffy - U16 Boys 4x100m
SILVER Abby D’Sylva - 2000m Steeplechase U16 Luke Graves - 3000m U16 Ashlee Hardisty - 400m U18, 200m U18 Zahli Jolly - Javelin U14 Heinrich Rass - 100m Hurdles U16 Ella Page, Hannah Whitbread, Isabella Reeves and Jenna Bain - U14 Girls 4x100m Amberley Jones, Ashlee Hardisty, Alanah Yukich and Summer Walters - U18 Girls Swedish
BRONZE Patrick Benetti - 800m U18 Indigo Bauchop - 400m U14 Ben Chamberlain - 1500m U18 Riley Anderson - 90m Hurdles U14, Discus U14 James Gallaugher - Long Jump U16 Lara Ilievski - Javelin U16 Luke Shaw - 800m U14 Declan Tingay - 5000m Walk U18 Hannah Whitbread - 200m U14 Alanah Yukich - 100m Hurdles U18, 100m U18, 400m U18 Stefan Rajakovic, Jonah Madeira, Riley Anderson and Kian Paget - U14 Boys 4x100m
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2014 Australian All Schools Team (Western Australia)
Riley Andersen Harriet Jameson Nicole Robinson Jenna Bain MJ Jansen van Massimilian Romaine Indigo Bauchop Rensburg Jessica Ronan Megan Beaney Houston Jennings Kasey Ryan-Duffy Cody Beattie Zahli Jolly Jacob Schelfhout Patrick Benetti Amberley Jones Jesse Schelfhout Joshua Bennett Sam King Jesse Sequeira Olivia Black Harry Langley Ashlyn Seuren Caitlin Blackman Stephanie Levy Luke Shaw Madelene Booth Bree Liddell Jessica Siviour Katrina Breen Jonah Madeira Jack Stanton Christopher Capretta Caitlin Mann Lexie Stoner Ben Chamberlain Madison Marshall Holly Stubberfield John Chegwidden Lachlan McDermott Grant Szalek Bailey Dawson Caitlin Moore Sean Szalek Abby D’Sylva Hayden Moore Samuel Throssell Malachi Faamausili-Fala Milan Murdock Declan Tingay Emma Ferguson Jason Nazareth Amy Tolcon Tatjana Fischer Brayden Nazzari Janno Van der Linde James Gallaugher Kayla Nowrojee Liam Van Der Spuy Nathan George Ella Page Summer Walters Christopher Gerken Kian Paget Hannah Whitbread Clare Gibson Chloe Parker Sophie White Luke Graves Chloe Parker Sophie Williams-Woods Aeden Hale Adriaan Pelser Johnny Wordsworth Ashlee Hardisty George Peters Cheyenne Yates Amelia Hayward Emily Pivac Alanah Yukich Mikayla Horan Jacqueline Pivac Asad Yusoff Jesse Huria Seaton Puzey Sasha Zhoya Lauren Hyde-Cooling Stefan Rajakovic Lee Zimoch Lara Ilievski Heinrich Rass Hayley Jackson Isabella Reeves
Team Management Mel Tantrum – Team Manager Jayne Mitchell – Team Manager David Smith – Team Manager / Social Media Rob Harper – Physiotherapist
Page 15 2015 AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS, SYDNEY NSW
A team of 168 Athletics WA athletes travelled to New South Wales for the 2015 Australian Junior Athletics Championships held at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Stadium from 11-15 March 2015. WA athletes compete in 329 events across the 5-day program in U14 to U20 age groups. As well as national championship status, athletes were chasing selection for the 2015 World Youth Championships, 2015 Commonwealth Youth Championships, National U17 and U19 Squads and the State TTP and Talent ID Squads.
Forty-two athletes elected to stay with the WA State Team Management, with staff providing team management, meals, and ground transport for these athletes. Accommodation was secured at Lane Cove River Tourist Park, 15 minutes from the stadium. Team Management included Mel Tantrum (Team Manager), David Smith (Assistant Team Manager / Social Media), Anne Stingemore (Assistant Team Manager / Relays), Paul Burgess (Pole Vault Coach), and Robert Harper (Team Physiotherapist).
While in Sydney, Athletics WA provided the services of Team Management for all WA athletes, coordinated the relay teams, and Team Physiotherapist Rob Harper performed over 100 treatments. A team photograph was taken at the pre-departure team meeting in Perth and also during the competition at the track. A medal winners’ photograph was also arranged following the conclusion of the competition. Team atmosphere was enhanced by all athletes receiving two WA Team t-shirts and by encouraging all WA athletes, coaches and parents to sit together in the grandstand near the finish line.
The coordination of relay teams once again proved to be a huge undertaking. Sincere thanks to Anne Stingemore and Maria Taylor who coordinated all of the teams. Anne and Maria were supported by four coaches who assisted with coaching and managing relay teams including Donelle McInerney, Russell Mathanda, Tony Walters, and Lyn Foreman. WA was represented in 13 of the 14 relays and our teams won three medals (two gold and one bronze).
Social Media was heavily utilised during the competition with our #TeamWA2015. Medal winners, results and updates were communicated via our social media sites and this was well received by athletes and parents during the competition. Thank you to David Smith for his outstanding work in this area.
Western Australia won a total of 77 medals (27 Gold, 23 Silver and 27 Bronze), easily surpassing the 13 gold medals won in 2014. Clare Gibson (High Jump) was selected on the 2015 World Youth Championships to be held in Cali, Columbia. Ben Chamberlain (3000m), Grant Szalek (High Jump) and Lachlan McDermott (100m) were selected for the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa, while Abby D’Sylva (1500m & 2000m SC) and Amy Tolcon (100m & 200m) were selected for the 2015 Oceania Championships. Eight athletes were selected for the 2015 U17 National Squad. Fifty athletes met the qualifying standards for the 2015/16 WA Target Talent Program (TTP) Squad.
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GOLD (27) Riley Andersen - U15 200m Hurdles Cerys Bell-Below - U14 Pole Vault Ben Chamberlain - U18 3000m (selected 2015 Commonwealth Youth Championships & U17 National Squad) Isabel Daines - U14 Javelin Joseph Hinder - U16 Triple Jump Lauren Hyde-Cooling - U16 Pole Vault (selected U17 National Squad) James Gallaugher - U16 100m (selected U17 National Squad) James Gallaugher - U16 200m James Gallaugher - U16 Long Jump Liam Gartlan - U16 Shot Put Clare Gibson - U18 High Jump (selected 2015 IAAF World Youth Championships) Nina Kennedy - U20 Pole Vault Stefan Rajakovic - U15 Long Jump Stefan Rajakovic - U15 Triple Jump Heinrich Rass - U17 110m Hurdles Isabella Reeves - U15 200m Hurdles Jesse Schelfhout - U17 Javelin (selected U17 National Squad) Ty Sears - U14 Javelin Luke Shaw - U15 1500m Sean Szalek - U16 High Jump Declan Tingay - U17 5000 Walk (selected U17 National Squad) Jak Watson - U15 2000m Steeplechase Sasha Zhoya - U14 90m Hurdles Sasha Zhoya - U14 Long Jump Sasha Zhoya - U14 Triple Jump U14 Girls 4x100m (Isabel Daines, Sophie White, Jenna Bain, Emma Innes) U20 Women’s 4x400m (Brooke Rogers, Summer Walters, Phoebe Lawes, Rebekah Newton)
SILVER (23) Caitlin Blackman - U16 Long Jump Caitlin Blackman - U16 Triple Jump Ben Chamberlain - U18 1500m Mikaela Dixon - U15 3000m Lewis Evans - Thomson U14 Javelin Lewis Evans - Thomas U14 Triple Jump Tatjana Fischer - U16 Pole Vault Luke Graves - U17 1500m (selected U17 National Squad) Luke Graves - U17 2000m Steeplechase Jackson Hamilton - U16 Para Javelin Throw Jackson Hamilton U16 Para 1500m
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SILVER Cont’d (23) Lara Ilievski - U16 Javelin Jaco Jansen Van Rensburg - U14 800m MJ Jansen Van Rensburg - U16 2000m Steeplechase Zahli Jolly - U14 Javelin Julian Konle - U20 Triple Jump Jacob Nock - U17 Long Jump Adriaan Pelser - U16 100m Hurdles Emma Philippe - U20 Pole Vault Isabella Reeves - U15 90 Hurdles Grant Szalek - U18 High Jump (selected 2015 Commonwealth Youth Championships) Sophie White - U14 80m Hurdles Emma Van Der Meer - U18 2000m Steeplechase
BRONZE (27) Riley Andersen - U15 100m Hurdles Kiriill Butler - U16 Pole Vault John Chegwidden - U17 High Jump (selected U17 National Squad) Michael Christie - U14 High Jump Liam Gartlan - U16 Discus Jackson Hamilton - U16 Para Shot Put Jackson Hamilton - U16 Para Discus Mikayla Horan - U16 Hammer Throw Jesse Hunt - U18 800m Lauren Hyde-Cooling - U18 Pole Vault Jaco Jansen Van Rensburg - U14 1500m Imogen Kelsch - U18 Javelin Sam King - U18 2000m Steeplechase Rebekah Newton - U20 400m Zac Newton - U15 3000m Walk Isabella Reeves - U15 Triple Jump Tiahna Ruane - U15 3000m Walk Jacob Schelfhout - U15 Hammer Ty Sear - U14 400m Melany Smart - U15 3000m Danielle Spicer - U17 400m Hurdles Grant Szalek - U20 High Jump Imogen Taylor - U16 Shot Put Amy Tolcon - U17 200m (selected 2015 Oceania Championships) Declan Tingay - U20 10000m Walk Sasha Zhoya - U14 100m
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BRONZE Cont’d (27) U16 Men 4x100m Relay (Riley Andersen, Callan Howe-Robinson, Adriaan Pelser, James Gallaugher) Abby D’Sylva (selected U17 National Squad) Callum Corbett (selected U17 National Squad)
Athletics WA Team management Mel Tantrum (Team Manager) David Smith (Assistant Team Manager / Social Media) Anne Stingemore (Assistant Team Manager / Relays) Paul Burgess (Pole Vault Coach) Robert Harper (Team Physiotherapist)
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Seventeen-year-old Nina Kennedy (WA) was the toast of international athletics, with her performance of 4.59m to win at the Jandakot City Track Classic in Perth, the biggest ever leap by an under 20 aged athlete outdoors.
Eclipsing the previous best ever mark by one centimetre, the performance was also an Australian under 20 record and a qualifier for the open-aged IAAF World Championships in Beijing (CHN), where the young-gun will likely be the youngest on the Australian Flame team.
“Oh my god, I’m speechless,” Kennedy said.
“My main goal was 4.50m, and when I cleared that I decided that I had nothing to lose so I took the bar to 4.59m and just hoped that I could do it. The crowd really helped me for sure. It has just given me so much confidence, all my training has paid off and there are still so many opportunities to come.”
“I just have to work toward Nationals now, and then hopefully I’ll have the chance to go to the World Championships. That’ll be amazing. I’m still a junior, and with World Juniors not until next year the chance to go to Beijing is now a reality, and then next year I think I can do better than just mix with the girls my age.”
Coached by Alex Parnov at the Western Australia Institute of Sport, Kennedy is an IAAF World Youth and IAAF World Junior Championships finalist. She had already bettered her career best in 2015 on one other occasion, with a leap of 4.41m coming last month.
Kennedy’s fellow home-town hero Kim Mickle (WA) also delivered one of the performances of the night in the women’s javelin.
Hitting a world leading mark of 63.87m on her second attempt, the Commonwealth champion and Australian record holder Mickle was able to out-class her Glasgow 2014 teammates of Kelsey Lee-Roberts (ACT) and Kathryn Mitchell (Vic) to achieve her first qualifier for the IAAF World Championships.
“That was great. I was really hoping to hit a qualifier, and when we first rocked up out there tonight I thought that it was going to be very hard to get given the conditions. The body isn’t feeling great and the preparation hasn’t been wonderful at all so to throw that throw was probably a miracle,” Mickle said.
On the track, national record holder Melissa Breen (ACT) won the sprint double of the women’s 100m and 200m. Stopping the clock in 11.41 (w: +2.8) in the shorter sprint, Breen returned to the track in the final event of the night to win the 200m in a time of 23.75 (w: +2.8).
Michelle Jenneke (NSW) made it two wins from two starts this Australian Athletics Tour in the women’s 100m hurdles. Stopping the clock at 13.11 (w: +2.3), the performance was her second fastest ever after the personal best of 13.04 she ran at the Canberra Track Classic.
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Strive Competition The 2014/15 Strive season consisted of 16 Interclub meets from the 24th October 2014 through till the 20th March 2015. While Friday night remained the regular interclub competition night, the popular Thursday night leading up to Christmas was supported by Thursday night competition before the long weekends. This seemed to be successful and we will continue to trial and monitor their success. As always there were some exceptional performances throughout the season. Ranging from athletes making huge improvements on their personal bests to those WA athletes bettering records. During the Jandakot City Track Classic there were five All Comer records broken by interstate guests however a special congratulations go to the following WA Athletes who broke records:
• Amy McCormick: Open Women 3000m Steeplechase 10:11.15 (State) Melbourne • Marc See: Open Men 3000m 8:10.24 (State) Sydney • Nina Kennedy: U20 Women Pole Vault 4.59m (State and All Comers) Perth • Jazmin Nash: U18 Women Shot Put 14.54m (State) Perth • Isabella Reeves: U16 Women 200m Hurdles 28.70 (w 0.7) (State) Sydney • James Gallaugher: U16 Men 100m 10.89 (w 1.0) (State and All Comers) Perth • Luke Graves: U16 Men 1500m 4:01.49 (All Comers) Perth
WA State Championships The Championships were held over three days on two weekends, the 30th & 31st January and 6th February 2015. Competition numbers and entries increased slightly on the previous seasons’ efforts with 470 athletes submitting 1120 entries over the 399 events on offer.
Lyndsay Pekin won the 200m and 400m at the State Championships.
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“Athletics for All” Para-athletics Report 2015
The Athletics WA “Athletics for All” Para-athletics Program was designed to facilitate the growth and development of athletes with a disability in Western Australia. The “Athletics for All” Para-athletics Program is an inclusive program from community sport to high performance funded by the Government of Western Australia Department of Sport and Recreation’s Inclusive Sports Funding Scheme. Funding has been allocated for 3 years from 2014-2017.
The program aims to: • Increase the number of athletes with a disability participating in the sport of Para-athletics in Western Australia; • Build relationships between key stakeholders including, but not limited to, Athletics Australia, Little Athletics Western Australia, Wheelchair Sports Western Australia, Australian Paralympic Committee, VisAbility, WA Disabled Sports Association, Special Olympics, Inclusion WA, School Groups (ACC, SSWA, PSA, IGSSA) and the Department of Sport and Recreation; • Provide assistance to coaches of athletes with a disability with a range of professional development opportunities; • Increase the total number of qualified classifiers (Technical and Medical) in Western Australia; • Raise the profile of Athletics Western Australia as an inclusive organisation.
“Athletics for All” Para-athletics Program Outcomes:
Policy / Governance • Developed Inclusion Plan and Policy • Worked closely with Athletics Australia on all aspects of Para-athletics • Built relationships with relevant Para-sport bodies (Signed MOU with WSWA & APC)
Education and Training • Provided inclusion training and education workshops for AWA Staff, Clubs, Officials and Volunteers; • State Para-athletics Coaches completed IPC Academy “IPC Introduction to Para-sport” http://www.ipc-academy.org/?academy=1&course=47; • Appointed 5 coaches from Wheelchair Track, Secured Throws, Ambulant Track & Jumps, and Ambulant Throws. Coaches delivered weekly Para-athlete squad sessions and attended Strive Track & Field events. All coaches had access to professional development opportunities.
Administration • Developed Job Description for Development Manager • Appointed Development Manager to coordinate program, commenced 1 July 2014
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Participation • Increased the Para-athlete membership of Athletics WA • 2013/14 AWA Membership = 1152, Current Para-athlete = 13 or 1.1% of total membership • 2014/15 AWA membership = 1119, Current Para-athlete = 24 or 2.1% of total membership • Two classification sessions conducted (October 2014 and January 2015) with 15 athletes classified. • Increased the number of Para-athletes participating in weekly Strive Track & Field events (October – March). Para-events offered at every Strive competition. • Increased the number of Para-athletes at State and National events [see Table 1]. • Included Para-athletes in High Performance and Pathway Squads (e.g., TTP and Talent ID Squads): • 2014/15 1x Para-athlete in TTP and 7 x Para-athletes in TID Squad • 2015/16 4 x Para-athletes in TTP, 1 in TID and 1 in A Squad
Table 1: Summary of WA Participation Numbers for Para-athletes in state & national competitions
Event 2013/14 2014/15 WA State All Schools 0 3 Australian All Schools Championships 0 1 WA State Athletics Championships 6 11 Australian Junior Athletics Championships 0 1 Australian Athletics Championships 10 9 TOTAL 16 25
Partnerships Worked collaboratively with key stakeholders such as Athletics Australia, Little Athletics WA, Wheelchair Sports WA, Australian Paralympic Committee, WA Disabled Sports Association, Department of Sport and Recreation, School Groups: ACC, SSWA, PSA, IGSSA, Inclusion WA, VisAbility, Special Olympics. Attend SSA/DSC/DSR reference groups and Disability Sport and Recreation Forums.
Development • Developed athlete and coach pathway documents in consultation with Athletics Australia • Include Para-athletes in AWA State Talent Squads (TTP & TID Squads) • Provided classification and athlete pathway information at interschool carnivals that include Para-athletes: • Attended ACC Inclusive Sports Athletics Carnival (11 September 2014) • Attended SSWA Carnival (23 October 2014) • Increased the number of WA athletes selected on the Athletics Australia National Squad Camps at the AIS • Increased the number of WA coaches selected on Athletics Australia National Squad Camps at the AIS (and provided support for coaches to attend as Scholarship Coaches).
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Role of the State Para-athletics Coaches: Each State Para-athletics Coach was responsible for: • Attending planning meetings in preparation for the launch of the “Athletics for All” Para-athletics Program and attending the Program Launch on 4 October 2014 • Actively promoting the aims of the Athletics WA “Athletics for All” Para-athletics Program and increasing the number of athletes with a disability competing in competitions • Actively recruiting new athletes with a disability to the sport and promoting the Classification Days • Conducting weekly coaching sessions for Para-athletes in their selected discipline from October 2014 – March 2015 • Attending the weekly Strive Track and Field competitions from October 2014 - March 2015 and assisting Para-athletes • Attending the WA All Schools and WA State Championships • Attending at least one relevant National Championship event • Providing a 6-monthly report to Mel Tantrum at Athletics WA stating attendance data and individual athlete progress reports.
Summary of Para-coaches and Para-athletes 2014/15
Para-athletics Event Group 2014/15 Coaches Athletes Nigel Young Justine Dawson Wheelchair Track Blanche Herbert Robyn Lambird Conor McGory Amber Van Dam Verity Cope Ben Lamberto Secured Throws Matthew Seitz Brian Stitfall Deannie Cowan Rhiannon Clarke Ceci Gapmann Ambulant Track & Jumps Mark Bannister Jade Richards Josh & Joel Ambulant Track & Jumps Russ Mathanda Sian Glanney Natalie Horobin Ambulant Throws Allana Wignall Chris Barty Jackson Hamilton
Page 24 SOCIAL MEDIA
Over the last twelve months Athletics WA has utilised social media to better communicate and engage with members and sponsors. Comprising five social media campaigns, we have been able to grow our social media databases and increase awareness of our events and the sport.
Athletics WA's biggest track and field event of the year was the Jandakot City Track Classic, the WA stop on the Athletics Australia Tour. As a way to activate online engagement for this year's Jandakot City Track Classic we created a social media countdown using Social Media frames to highlight the event and the athletes taking part. In addition to Athletics Australia’s content, our social media frame campaign improved event awareness by over 160%. The campaign was boosted by Nina Kennedy’s World Junior record breaking Pole Vault jump, with the video of her jump being watched over 73,000 time on Facebook.
One of the year’s biggest social media campaigns was the #OurStory social media initiative, which we ran in conjunction with the 2015 Bankwest Gallipoli Run series. Utilising Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, the campaign aimed to share the stories and names of people who have defended Australia while honouring the ANZAC spirit through their brave sacrifices. The campaign was successful in promoting the event with over 12,000 Facebook users seeing the initiative in the first week. As well as the #OurStory initiative, we created a social media hub for the event to help drive social engagement. The campaign was an overall success, with social media engagement increasing by 50%.
The year’s most successful campaign was #TEAMWA2015, which supported the WA team traveling to Sydney for the 2015 Australian Junior Athletics Championship. Over the five days of competition over 30,000 people saw the content, with people engaging with the posts over 6,500 times.
As well as our social media campaigns, we have been able to activate social media and marketing opportunities for new and existing sponsors, such as the Youngs Holden Athlete of the Month, a program that has reached over 8,000 Facebook, Twitter and Instagram followers.
We look forward to working with our members and sponsors to help further our success in social media over the next twelve months.
Social Media Snap Shot
Page 25 TARGET TALENT PROGRAM
The Athletics WA Target Talent Program (TTP) is a high performance pathway program funded and regulated in partnership with Athletics Australia. It is strongly aligned with the activities of the Athletics Australia High Performance Department and has been established to: • Be the early talent identification element of Athletics Australia’s High Performance Department as part of the AIS Winning Edge strategy; • Encourage the best young athletes in the State by inviting them to be part of the State level squad and participate in development activities; • Encourage the best local coaches by giving them the status and opportunities associated with being a State TTP Coach; • Create meaningful contacts between State Coaches and the best young athletes in the State and their personal coaches; • Create a national pool of identified coaches in each event group (e.g. State TTP Coaches for Sprints & Hurdles, Endurance & Walks, Jumps, and Throws) who can model best practice at the local level.
By identifying and engaging Western Australia’s best junior athletes and coaches through development opportunities, the 2014/15 TTP aimed to encourage athletes and coaches to achieve their potential and to represent Australia at youth, junior and senior levels. In 2015, this included the National U17 and U19 Squads, the IAAF World Youth Championships in Colombia (July) and Youth Commonwealth Games in Samoa (September) for U18 athletes.
A total of 31 athletes were included in the 2014/15 AWA TTP program. The program focused on athletes born in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999.
Eight state TTP Coaches were appointed within four event groups (Sprints & Hurdles, Endurance & Walks, Jumps, and Throws) and acted as points of contact for TTP squad athletes and their personal coaches.
TTP Squad Members at the WAIS Developing Champions Session at DSR
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Throughout the 2014/15 season, athletes who met the inclusion criteria and their personal coaches were invited to attend ten TTP Squad Days that incorporated a combination of relevant event group training clinics and both general and event-specific education workshops. The education workshops incorporated the WAIS / DSR “Developing Champions” Program.
2014/2015 AWA TTP Athletes The following athletes were selected in the TTP Squad for 2014/15: Age Name Event Team/Squad Notes U20 Ella Solin 400m H 2014 World Juniors AAU19 2014/15 U20 Amy McCormick 3000m SC 2015 World X Country U18 Summer Walters 400m U18 Tarinah Nazaroff 3000m & 2000m SC AAU19 2014/15 U18 Nicole Robinson HJ AAU19 2014/15 & YOG U18 Simone Wilson HJ U17 Ashlee Hardisty 400m U17 Emma Van Der Meer 3000m U17 Jessie Eltringham 3000m 13/14 DSR Country Athlete U17 Alanah Yukich 400m H AAU17 2014/15 U16 Amy Tolcon 100m / 200m U16 Abigail D’Sylva 2000m SC U18 Clare Gibson High Jump 2015 World Youth U20 Joshua Billington 100m 2014 World Juniors U20 Jordan Makins 800m Penn State University, PA U20 Tim Throssell 400m H U20 Nathan Zemek TJ U20 Chartt Miller 1500m Iona College, NY U20 Terrell McKenzie 110m Hurdles U18 Julian Konle LJ / TJ AAU17 2013/14 5000m W U18 Declan Tingay 3000m W (U16) U18 Matthew Ramsden Cross Country 6km 2015 World X Country U17 Lachlan McDermott 100m / 200m U17 Ben Chamberlain 1500m / 3000m AAU17 2014/15 U17 Jesse Rodgers 2000m SC U17 Grant Szalek HJ U17 Emmanuel Iloh TJ AAU17 2014/15 U16 Luke Graves 3000m U16 Callum Corbett 100m H U15 James Gallaugher 100m, 200m, LJ Para Paul Gilbert T20 800m & 1500m
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Mitchell Horner (Bunbury – Javelin) – declined invitation State TTP Coaches:
Target Talent Program Coach Sprints/Hurdles/Relays Gary Ogden Sprints/Hurdles/Relays Maria Taylor Middle/Long Distance Tony Chamberlain Middle/Long Distance Paul Heywood Walks Phil Hollaway Horizontal Jumps Anne Masters (replaced John Mackenzie) High Jump Nenad Peisker Pole Vault Paul Burgess
Note: There were no throwers in the 2014/15 squad who met the selection criteria.
The Program: • 31 athletes (13 female and 18 male) aged 15-19 years accepted membership to the 2014/15 TTP Squad; • AWA Development Manager coordinated and presented a series of 10 TTP Squad Days during the 2014/15 season; • AWA combined the U17 and U19 squads for these TTP Squad Days; • The TTP Squad Days integrated able-bodied and para-athletes; • Invitations extended to athletes, their personal coaches and their parents to attend each TTP Squad Day; • Each TTP Squad Day was a mixture of event specific training and education sessions; • The education sessions included the DEVELOPING CHAMPIONS program which is a life skills program for sub-elite athletes, developed and delivered through a partnership with the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) and the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS). • Athletes were eligible for an Individual Athlete Support Scholarship of $500 to offset the cost of training or competition fees (e.g., coaching fees, physiotherapy, training equipment, travel costs etc.). Only athletes who resided and trained in Western Australia will be eligible for this TTP Individual Athlete Support Scholarship funding support.
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Topic Presented in 2014/15: • Program Launch and Presentation of Squad Uniform • Overview of Athlete High Performance Pathway (AA & AWA) • My Journey to the 2014 Commonwealth Games (Kim Mickle) • WAIS/DSR Developing Champions #1 “Foundation Core Modules” • WAIS/DSR Developing Champions #2 “Foundation Elective Modules” • WAIS Parents Session • Drugs in Sport (ASADA Level 1 and 2 online) • Nutrition for Peak Performance • Sport Psychology for Peak Performance • Strength and Conditioning for Peak Performance • Biomechanics • Personal Excellence Strategies for Peak Performance • Squad Training Sessions • Relays – Jodi Lambert • Athlete and Coach remote access to online (monitored) WAIS Developing Champions
Highlights of the 2014/15 TTP Squad TTP Australian Team Selections:
Athlete Australian Team Event Clare Gibson 2015 IAAF World Youth Championships, Cali, Columbia High Jump Amy 2015 IAAF World Cross Country Championships, 6km Junior McCormick Guiyang, China Matthew 2015 IAAF World Cross Country Championships, 8km Junior Ramsden Guiyang, China Ben 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games, Apia, Samoa 3000m Chamberlain Lachlan 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games, Apia, Samoa 100m McDermott Grant Szalek 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games, Apia, Samoa High Jump Abby D’Sylva 2015 Oceania Athletics Championships, Cairns, 1500m, 2000m SC Australia Amy Tolcon 2015 Oceania Athletics Championships, Cairns, 100m, 200m Australia Ella Solin 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships, Oregon, USA 400m Hurdles Jordan Makins 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships, Oregon, USA 800m Nicole Robinson 2014 Youth Olympic Games, Nanjing, China High Jump
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TTP Medalists at the 2015 Australian Junior Athletics Championships:
GOLD Ben Chamberlain - U18 3000m James Gallaugher - U16 100m James Gallaugher - U16 200m James Gallaugher - U16 Long Jump Clare Gibson - U18 High Jump Declan Tingay - U17 5000m Walk U20 Women’s 4x400m Relay (Summer Walters)
SILVER Ben Chamberlain - U18 1500m Luke Graves - U17 1500m Luke Graves - U17 2000m Steeplechase Julian Konle - U20 Triple Jump Grant Szalek - U18 High Jump Emma Van Der Meer - U18 2000m Steeplechase
BRONZE Grant Szalek - U20 High Jump Amy Tolcon - U17 200m Declan Tingay - U20 10000m Walk U16 Men 4x100m Relay (James Gallaugher)
TTP Medalists / Finalists at the 2015 Australian Athletics Championships: Bronze: Ella Solin - Open Women’s Heptathlon 4th Terrell McKenzie - Open Men’s 110m Hurdles
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2014/15 Talent ID (TID) Program
The Athletics WA Talent ID (TID) Program is a high performance pathway program funded by the WA Department of Sport and Recreation and Athletics WA. It is strongly aligned with the activities of the Athletics Australia High Performance Department and underpins the national Target Talent Program (TTP). The TID Program has been established to:
• Be the early state-based talent identification element of Athletics Australia’s High Performance Department as part of the AIS Winning Edge strategy; • Encourage the best young athletes in the State by inviting them to be part of the Talent ID squad and participate in state development activities; • Encourage the best local coaches by giving them the status and opportunities associated with being a State Development Scholarship Coach.
By identifying and engaging Western Australia’s best junior athletes and coaches through development opportunities, the TID program aims to encourage athletes and coaches to achieve their potential and to represent Australia at youth, junior and senior levels. In 2015, this includes the IAAF World Youth Championships in Colombia (July) and Youth Commonwealth Games in Samoa (September) for U18 athletes.
The 2014/15 TID program focused on athletes born 1995 – 2001.
State Development Scholarship Coaches were appointed within four event groups (Sprints & Hurdles, Endurance & Walks, Jumps, and Throws). Sixteen State Development Scholarship Coaches were appointed.
Throughout 2014/15, athletes who meet inclusion criteria and their personal coaches were invited to attend AWA TID Squad Days which incorporated a combination of relevant event group training clinics and both general and event-specific education workshops.
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2014/2015 TID Athletes 117 athletes were selected TID Squad in 2014/15:
Jake Andrews MJ Jansen Van Seaton Puzey Nathan Bailey Rensburg Stefan Rajakovic Jenna Bain Jaco Jansen Van Heinrich Rass Rensburg Chris Barty Isabella Reeves ZahliRose Jolly Indigo Bauchop Benjamin Reid Zac Jones Patrick Benetti Olivia Ridley Zac Jurilj Seth Bernasconi Massimilian Romaine Imogen Keall Olivia Black Jessica Ronan Tom Kelly Caitlin Blackman Tiahna Ruane Sam King Peter Bol Kasey Ryan-Duffy Nadia Langenberg Madelene Booth Jacob Schelfhout Harry Langley Calvin Borowski Jesse Schelfhout Simeon Leatherland Katrina Breen Matthew Seitz Gracie Lee Kiriill Butler Ashlyn Seuren Stephanie Levy Chris Capretta Luke Shaw Bree Liddell John Chegwidden Megan Shine Jack Lightfoot Stephen Clough Calvin Singh Jasmin Long Cheyne Cream Jessica Siviour Jonah Madeira Bailey Dawson Melany Smart Caitlin Mann Alana Doust Katherine Sparrow Joshua Marshall Damon Enosa Jack Stanton William McDonald Emma Ferguson Bryan Stitfall Conor McPartland Tatjana Fischer Lexie Stoner Elise Michael Liam Gartlan Holly Stubberfield Cody Miller Nathan George Sean Szalek Berto Muller Christopher Gerken Imogen Taylor Jazmin Nash Alana Gianotti Hayley Teasdale Jason Nazareth Ashlee Glands Samuel Throssell Kiarra Nazaroff Sian Glanney Janno Van Der Brayden Nazzari Harry Haffenden Linde John Newcomb Jackson Hamilton Cooper Walawski Rebekah Newton Amelia Hayward Jak Watson Kayla Nowrojee Kate Holt Hannah Whitbread Vaughn Ogden Mikayla Horan Sophie White Ella Page Natale Horobin Meg Whittington Kian Paget Holly Hughes Sophie Williams Adriaan Pelser Lauren Hyde-Cooling Cheyenne Yates George Peters Lara Ilievski Asad Yusoff Emily Pivac Hayley Jackson Sasha Zhoya Jacqueline Pivac Harriet Jameson Terry Price
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State Development Scholarship Coaches:
Talent ID Program Coach Sprints/Hurdles/Relays Julie Daines Sprints/Hurdles/Relays Paul Sheppard Sprints/Hurdles/Relays Jason Moyle Sprints/Hurdles/Relays Adam Benz Middle/Long Distance Ben Green Middle/Long Distance Shane Ellis Middle/Long Distance Keely Waters Middle/Long Distance Steven Purser Jumps Louise Rao Jumps Lee Derby Throws Mark Williams Throws Phil Seitz Pole Vault Paul Burgess Regional SWAS (Bunbury) Donelle McInerney Regional MWAS (Geraldton) Jacko Whitby Walks Phil Hollaway
In addition, a number of senior athletes assisted at the TID sessions and they were supported to achieve their Level 1 and/or 2 Coaching Accreditations:
100/110m Hurdles Shannon McCann Javelin Cruz Hogan Javelin Morgan Ward High Jump Zoe Timmers 400m Hurdles Lyndsay Pekin
The Program: • AWA coordinated a series of six (6) TID Squad Days during the 2014/15 season; • The TID Squad Days integrated able-bodied and para-athletes; • Invitations were extended to athletes, their personal coaches and their parents to attend each TID Squad Day; • Each TID Squad Day will be a mixture of event specific training and education sessions.
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There was an increase number of Coaching Courses delivered during the 2014-15 period due to the roll out of new courses in Athletics Australia’s Coach Accreditation scheme.
DATE COURSE VENUE Candidates 28 Jun 14 Level 2 Advanced – Part A WAAS 16 29 Jun 14 Level 2 Advanced – Part B WAAS 7 9 Aug 14 Level 1 Coaching Athletics Course Narrogin 8 20 Sep 14 Level 2 Intermediate Coaching Course WAAS 17 12 Oct 14 Level 1 Community Coaching Course Ridgewood 11 Level 2 Intermediate Recreation Runners 18 Oct 14 WAAS 7 Course 19 Oct 14 Level 1 Community Coaching Course WAAS 12 16 Nov 14 Level 1 Community Coaching Course Cockburn 15 30 Nov 14 Level 1 Community Coaching Course Kingsway 12 21 Feb 15 Level 2 Intermediate Club Coach WAAS 5 7 Mar 15 Level 1 Community Coaching Course WAAS 6 8 Mar 15 IAAF Upskilling Course (Pilot) WAAS 26 Level 2 Intermediate Recreation Runners 23 May 15 WAAS 5 Course 6 June 15 Level 1 Community Coaching Course WAAS 16 7 June 15 IAAF Upskilling Course WAAS 12
The delivery of Athletics Australia’s Coaching Courses continues to grow with WA Little Athletic Association working closely with Athletics WA in the Education of their new and current centre coaches.
Page 34 OFFICIALS
Each year this report is commenced with a paragraph highlighting the value of officials to the sport of athletics and again it is necessary to raise this critical element to our sport. Officials are the lynch pin which holds this sport together principally for the athletes to strive and obtain their personal goals. However, it is important prior to commencing this report to highlight that officials also have a personal goal, whether it be obtaining national or international appointment or just for the joy of being part of this sport.
With the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games fast approaching in 2018 the officials’ development pathway has played an important role in the education both theoretically and practically of our officials. Athletics WA is actively promoting and assisting our officials in their goal of achieving Commonwealth Games selection. The next round of National Championship events is significant for our officials to display their officiating and team work attributes.
During the past season Athletics WA has conducted in excess of 20 athletic competitions, including a number of multiple day events, which required the attendance of approximately 50 officials each day. This is a fantastic effort from our dedicated and unselfish band of officials. Athletics WA endeavours to provide as much comfort as possible for the officials during competitions but it is never sufficient or adequate enough to properly reward their contribution to the sport.
The education of officials is always crucial but prior to the Commonwealth Games selection process it is critical to ensure that our officials are on a level playing field with their interstate and international counterparts with whom they are competing. Selection for the Commonwealth Games as an official is just as competitive as for athletes and coaches.
Athletics WA’s Officials Education Officer, Fiona Brown, has for a number of years been assisting our officials to attain the requisite standard to best enhance their selection potential. During the past season 65 officials have participated in 12 education seminars covering a wide variety of athletic disciplines. Three officials have obtained the much desired Level 3 qualification standard during the past season.
This, combined with the work undertaken by Athletics WA with WA Little Athletes in educating Little Henri Courtis is a long serving Athletics WA Official. Athletics’ Officials is very encouraging
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for the future of officials in WA. During the first part of the 2015 -16 season Athletics Australia will be releasing the much anticipated Level 1 on-line education package, which will be available to educational facilities, Little Athletics and new Athletics WA officials. This program will not only enhance the skills of new officials but will have the flow-on effect of improving athletes and coaches through a better understanding of the rules and regulations governing the sport.
Athletics WA has once again provided the bulk of officials for Athletics Australia’s Tour meet in Perth, ‘The Jandakot City Track Classic’, proving that WA officials have the skill and ability to perform at a national level. This was supported by the number of WA officials who were selected to officiate at the Australian Junior Championships and Senior Championships by Athletics Australia.
Athletics WA’s officials are keenly sought by schools for their local and district school carnivals, particularly, photo finish and results services. Athletics WA has negotiated an improved rate of payment for officials and promoted the need for officials to be engaged directly via Athletics WA rather than the previous ad hoc arrangements.
Athletics WA is heavily reliant on the recruitment of volunteer officials to conduct weekly track and field competitions and out of stadia events. During 2015 and 2016 AWA will be hosting the following National and International championships; 1. Australian Junior Championships over 5-6 days 2. World Masters Championships over 12 - 14 days - 200 officials and an additional 200 field volunteers required.
AWA intends to start a recruitment program for officials, particularly for the World Masters by engaging a person to attend Regional locations encouraging country officials to attend the Championships who are already partially trained and experienced.
During February 2015, the WA Officials’ Club was incorporated but has yet to formalise the selection and endorsement of the committee.
Athletics WA will continue to promote and pugnaciously advance equality for officials with athletes and coaches in funding and development.
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As the aim of this Series is to introduce new athletes to senior competition which may involve some disciplines that are not offered at Little Athletics, it is important to conduct some transition clinics prior to competition.
Again the focus this season has been on High jump (Fosbury Flop), Starting Blocks, Javelin (heavier weight implement), 200 metre Hurdles (different number of hurdles), Steeplechase, Hammer and Pole Vault (completely new events for little athletes).
Not only did the connection with these events add new interests for some athletes, the coaches were able to offer continued instruction if requested, all assisting in the transition of athletes in the sport!
With the success of the previous Challenge Series since its inauguration in 2012/13, the Series this season was offered to all Little Athletic Centres to compete as a challenge for a place in the Grand Final.
There were three lead up qualifying events with three centres in each and was very well supported and free to the participants. Consequently there has been an increase in participation at the Strive competitions for these age groups coming through.
Each round attracted between 100-120 athletes with drink bottles and other promotional gifts being awarded to the athletes participating.
Next season the intention would be to offer these events again and introduce some “Come and Try” clinics in the “off season”.
With a 50% increase in numbers in 2013/14, and a further increase in 2014/15 this is proving to be a highly enjoyable competitive event. The athletes feel more confident to compete in the senior Strive competition as a result and parents are very supportive of the concept.
Athletes learning the javelin under the tutelage of Jayne Mitchell and David Cramer.
Page 37 GO FOR 2 & 5 INDIGENOUS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
This long standing program continues to promote athletics and the benefits of a healthy diet to the youth in remote and rural Western Australia. In partnership with Healthway and with support from Athletics Australia’s Athletics for the Outback Program, Athletics WA service a range of isolated communities and schools throughout the North-West.
Coordinated by Lindsay Bunn, this unique program is delivered by athletes coached by Mr Bunn as a requirement of being under his tutelage. The program was delivered throughout the Kimberley, Gascoyne and Pilbara regions involving just under 1400 children.
In the metropolitan area, the program focuses on the needs of the Culturally and Linguistically Disadvantaged (CaLD) children. There are six sessions per week available for squad participants which are held at McGillivray Oval, WA Athletics Stadium and the Balga Recreation Centre involving just under 1200 children attending coaching sessions on a regular basis.
Achievements • Developed a strong strategic partnership with indigenous sports organisation Garnduwa to promote athletics throughout the Kimberley Region. • Developed the Broome Senior High School Athletics Academy, signing a Memorandum of Understanding. • Successfully planned the promotion of junior athletics in Carnarvon and the Gascoyne Region involving a strategic partnership with the local PCYC and Carnarvon College. • Continued to develop good strategic partnerships with Garnduwa, Wirrpanda Foundation, Carnarvon PCYC, Carnarvon College, Clontarf Academy and Broome Senior High School, laying a foundation for a sustainable athletics programme well into the future • Broome Senior High School Athletics Academy now has 29 registered athletes with 13 of them having completed their Level 1 Athletics Coaching Certificate. • At WA All Schools Championships and WA State Championships the CALD/IDP Squad won 21 medals, including 8 Gold.
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OUT OF STADIA
During the past 12 months Athletics WA has been fortunate to be able to further broaden our reach into the out of stadia arena. The 2014 – 15 season has been the most productive, to date, for AWA in promoting athletics and working in partnership with sponsors and other recognised not for profit organisations. Our Cross Country season continues to provide winter competition for middle distance runners but competition numbers remain fairly constant.
The following events were conducted by Athletics WA during this reporting period:
CROSS COUNTRY SEASON Perth Half Marathon State Championship
Athletics WA’s Cross Country season overlaps two annual reporting periods. This first event during the 2014 – 15 period was the Perth half marathon, which is one of several events conducted by the WA Marathon Club on our behalf.
The winners were:
Men: 1. Josh Tedesco 1 hr 07 mins 42 sec Women 1. Visnja Jareb 1 hr 23 min 25 sec 2. Francisco Sanzana 1 hr 11mins 49 sec 2. Kira Flanagan 1 hr 23 min 43 sec 3. Oskar Booth 1 hr 16 mins 22 sec 3. Katey Gibb 1 hr 23 min 50 sec
Josh Tedesco has now won this event for a number of years and it was great to see the close race amongst the women.
State Short Course Cross Country Championship
The next was the State Short Course Championship conduct in May at the Perry Lakes Reserve. The weather was great and runners exhibited some very exciting races. The results are as follows:
U16 Women 2k: K Nazaroff UWA, 7.13; T Chitty JTC, 7.42; G Toth JTC, 7.48 U16 Men 2k: L Pidcock MLV, 6.40; K Tibballs UWA, 6.42; B Williams C/BURN, 6.52 U18 Women 2k: T Cayley AWA, 7.52; Niamh Wilkins UWA, 8.23 U18 Men 4k: B Chamberlain UWA, 12.40; L Graves UWA, 13.11; K Metzner AWA, 13.32 U20 Women 4k: T Nazaroff UWA, 15.10; S Steinbeck JTC, 15.15; E Van der Meer JTC 15.23 U20 Men 4k: M Ramsden BHAC, 12.49; M Smith BHAC, 13.16; D Cecchi AWA, 13.18 Open Women 4k: J Jason UWA; 16.08; N Smith AWA, 16.25 Open Men 4km: C Dale AWA, 12.27; R Busi CND, 12.39
Competitor numbers in the younger age group are very encouraging but the senior events certainly lack depth. This in part can be contributed to the major community runs either side of the Short Course, which offered substantial prize money. Although in different age groups the race between Ben Chamberlain and Matt Ramsden enthralled the crowd gathered. Community road races are certainly having a big impact on the competitor numbers at cross country events.
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State Marathon Championship
Hosted by the WAMC on Sunday 14 June 2015 on a two lap course along the Swan River, the race started early in the chill of the morning but finished on a glorious sunny winter day. Marathon running has become extremely popular and the attendance of runners and supporters certainly once again proved Western Australian’s love of running.
The men’s marathon was won by C O’Neil in a time of 2 hrs 31 mins and 6 seconds, followed by B Hart in 2 hours 40 mins and 26 seconds and in third was J Roberts 2 Hours 40 mins and 29 seconds. Chris O’Neil led from start to finish but a close tussle took place for second and third.
The women’s marathon was won by V Jareb in a time of 3 hours and 5 seconds, followed by R Lloyd in 3 hours 5 mins and 7 seconds and then C Oosthuizen 3 hrs 13 mins and 40 seconds. Visna Jareb had a comfortable win and took out the half and full marathon double.
The WAMC does an excellent job of hosting the marathon on behalf of AWA and the WA Masters.
State Long Course Cross Country Championships
The last out of stadia event for the season was the State Long Course Cross Country Championships held at the Perry Lakes Reserve on Sunday 28 June 2015.
Once again the weather was good for running and a reasonable attendance of competitors saw some exciting races. The junior age groups dominated the numbers with seniors’ events lacking the quantity of competitors. AWA senior middle distance runners have a raft of events available and for this event a number were competing overseas bypassing both the State and National Cross Country Championships.
Ben Chamberlain leading Matt Ramsden on the first of two laps, before breaking away in the final one kilometre for a sound win in his age group.
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The results were as follows:
U16 Women 4km: M Smart AWA 14.45; M Good BALD 15.03; T Chitty JTC 15.14 U16 Men 4km: L Pidcock MLV 13.41; L Shaw AWA 13.43; K Tibbles UWA 14.06 U18 Women 4km: J Eltringham AWA 14.52; C Herbst ROCK 14.58; A D’Sylva UWA 15.00 U18 Men 6km: B Chamberlain UWA 19.43; S King UWA 20.03; L Graves UWA 20.24 U20 Men 8km: M Ramsden BALD 26.32; M Smith BALD 27.03; D Cecchi AWA 27.10 U20 Women 6km: T Nazaroff UWA 23.34; E Van Der Meer JTC 23.55; N Ferguson AWA 24.32 Open Women 8km: K Fitzsimons JTC 30.06; L Shelley AWA 32.46; J Jason AWA 35.24 Open Men 12km: J McIntyre CND 41.17; J Finney AWA 43.50; M Calway AWA 44.35
A special mention to the officials’ cross country team who attended each event and provided the necessary judges and course officials. A very special mention to our cross country register and results coordinator Anne who does a fantastic job at each event.
Jessica Jason running strongly to the finish line for an impressive win in the open women age group.
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Bankwest Gallipoli Commemorative Run Perth Sunday 19 April 2015
Athletics WA is privileged to be part of the Bankwest Gallipoli Run conducted annually the Sunday before Anzac Day in Kings Park. Athletics WA is honoured and proud to be part of a partnership between WA RSL, Legacy and Bankwest, particularly, this the 100 year remembrance commemoration of the Gallipoli campaign.
The 2015 Bankwest Gallipoli Run was once again blessed with great weather, which enhanced the beautiful and scenic Kings Park parklands. What a fantastic morning for a great run. Nearly 2000 participants gathered at the start line and participated in a very moving and poignant ‘last post and reverie’. At 7am the gun was fired and the runners streamed up the vista in a sea of Bankwest orange in the new special commemorative race shirt for the event.
With the permission of Botanical Parks & Garden Authority (BPGA) a new course was created, which provided an added scenic component to the race along Forrest Drive overlooking the Swan River. Athletics WA will be seeking approval for this course for years to come! The Bankwest Gallipoli Run in Kings Park brings families together each year in a community event that commemorates the ANZAC’s. The new more scenic course has been designed covering the 5 and 10 kilometre races for this special run.
The commemorative crosses project was an outstanding success and certainly added that special touch to the event. School children and participants were provided with the opportunity to be part of ‘The Australian War Memorial’ and ‘WA RSL’ commemorative cross project. Over 3000 white crosses were distributed to school students in WA and were placed in a unique spot at the start / finish area before being distributed alongside the Kings Park’s memorial plaques. The white crosses will then be distributed world-wide on graves of the First World War Australian soldiers.
The winners were:
Mens 5 kms Womens 5kms
1. Christopher Dale - 14 mins 02 secs 1. Natalea Smith - 17 mins 20 secs 2. Ben Chamberlain - 14 mins 11 secs 2. Kiarra Nazaroff - 17 mins 34 secs 3. Neil Berry - 14 mins 45 secs 3. Savannah Steinbach - 17 mins 45 secs
Mens 10 kms Womens 10kms
1. Roberto Busi - 28 mins 59 secs 1. Rochelle Rodgers - 35 mins 01 secs 2. Joshua Tedesco - 30 mins 13 secs 2. Melanie Black - 35 mins 56 secs 3. Stuart Caulfield - 30 mins 47 secs 3. Hannah Oldroyd - 36 mins 12 secs
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Some fantastic results on a very fast course. Roberto Busi (No 2547) is now a four times winner of the event and has never looked like being challenged over the years. Christopher Dale (No 47) in the 5km event has now also put together a string of victories over the shorter distance throughout the winter program.
Generous cash prizes were presented to the winners along with new running shoes donated by The Athlete’s Foot Subiaco.
A very pleasing aspect of this event was the large increase in RSL members who participated following the lead of RSL President Mr Graham Edwards.
Volunteers started gathering at the race area at 5am and with the aid of some new and bright torches everything was ready to go at start time. A fantastic effort by a group of dedicated volunteers. The support of the local army cadets certainly lightened the load of the volunteers and special thanks to Eldon George for his tireless efforts in marshalling the cadets each Gallipoli Run.
A special mention to new sponsors for the 2015 Perth Gallipoli Run, The Sunday Times and Channel 9 – a great effort much appreciated by all concerned. Finally in concluding a very special thank you to Bankwest and the Bankwest team who have provided extraordinary support for the ‘Cause’ which have enabled a considerable donation to be made to WA RSL and Legacy each year.
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Bankwest Gallipoli Commemorative Run Bunbury 7 September 2014
This event was our first Regional run of the Bankwest series and was conducted as a trial for future events. The event was held deliberately on this date, ‘Father’s Day’, to honour all the fathers who fought in the Gallipoli campaign. A fast and scenic lap course over 4 kilometres was designed, which highlighted the ‘Cut’ at the Port of Bunbury. The race started and finished at the South West Water Based Activities centre. The co-operation and support of the local community groups was fantastic. AWA would not be able to host regional events without the support of local community groups, athletics groups and local Government. The Bunbury Port Authority willingly allowed AWA to conduct the event within the Port Authority and co-ordinated additional parking facilities for entrants on private land.
The weather was threatening for most of the week but Sunday morning other than a big bit of wind the weather was kind. The event was started with the last post and reverie and off went the competitors.
Competitor numbers were very pleasing for a first time event in Bunbury and certainly bodes well for the future. It was noticeable that it was very much a family event with a sprinkling of competitive runners.
The winners were: Mens 4 kms Womens 4 kms
1. Chris Owens - 12 mins 53 sec 1. Courtney Butlion - 15 mins 26 sec 2. Zac Jones - 13 mins 56 sec 2. Hayley Gulberti - 18 mins 06 sec 3. Bailey Taylor - 14 mins 04 sec 3. Emma Innes - 19 mins 12 sec
Mens 8 kms Womens 8 kms
1. Ethan Heywood - 25 mins 46 sec 1. Rosemary Giles - 32 mins 32 sec 2. Gary Peace - 30 mins 35 sec 2. Kate Lahart - 36 mins 20 sec 3. Steve Giles - 30 mins 50 sec 3. Julie Hogan - 39 mins 04 sec
Bankwest Gallipoli Commemorative Run Albany October 2014
This event was specially requested by the City of Albany to coincide with the special 100 year commemoration of the World War 1 fleet departure from Albany. Although not originally scheduled AWA were very happy to oblige the City of Albany. The City of Albany was still going through its transformation for the commemoration ceremony, which required adjustment to the proposed course in April 2015.
The event started on a windy morning on the southern side of Mount Clarence before finishing at Middleton Beach in glorious sunshine. Competitor numbers were very encouraging and with the special commemorative shirts created for the runs, displaying the WA RSL logo, the race was a visual parade of Bankwest orange.
Perth based runner Ethan Heywood put a fine display of tough front running easily winning the 8 km race and astonishing locals at his level of fitness and speed.
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The winners were as follows: 8km Men Women
1 Ethan Heywood Liana Annison 2 Jack Dunn Tracey Moss 3 Adrian Marchesi Stevie Donohue
4km Men Women
1 Noah Blake Sophie Lionetti 2 Logan Lionetti Sandra Downes 3 Gavin Evans Zandalee Arthur
Presentations were made to all place getters and with the new sponsorship from The Athlete’s Foot Subiaco all winners received a pair of new running shoes as well as prize money.
Bankwest Gallipoli Commemorative Run Albany April 2015
Sunday 26 April 2015, the day after Anzac Day in Albany, approximately 220 participants took part in the Bankwest Commemorative Gallipoli Run. The percentage of entrants who competed against those that entered was almost 100 percent, which clearly shows the determination of the community of Albany. The Bankwest Commemorative Gallipoli Run is a community run and this was certainly on show in Albany with participants of all ages, shapes and sizes competing.
After a long day before, commemorating the courage and sacrifices of all our service men and women in the Gallipoli campaign, run participants made a personal physical sacrifice by competing in either the 5km or 8km race.
The event started this year in the new Stirling Terrace precinct under the large inflatable Bankwest arch at 8am. The day started off cool but slowly warmed up to a magnificent sunny Albany day.
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The new start line presented the 5km participants with a long gradual hill to start with before entering the undulating Scenic Path along the base of Mount Adelaide and finishing at Middleton Beach. The 8km participants had the more daunting challenge of running half-way up Apex Drive Mount Clarence, a very very steep incline before the downhill run to the Scenic Path.
It was great see local participants take the major places in all event classifications. The 5km race was won by Lachlan Hansen (male) and Christine Murray (female) and the 8km by Jacques Contier (men) and Andrea Campbell (female).
The race started as a sea of orange with participants wearing the Bankwest shirt and ended with a sea of orange with participants sitting in the coffee shop adjacent the finish drinking and socialising with friends and family. Well done Albany.
A special thanks to all the local volunteers and the Athletics WA team who set-up and officiated at the event.
Major sponsor Bankwest must again be applauded for the courage to host this event in Albany during this special commemoration of War World 1 campaigns.
Bankwest’s GM Customer Communications Nichole Banks and Wayne Loxley present a cheque to RSL President Graham Edwards.
Page 46 GO FOR 2&5 CROSS COUNTRY AND RACE WALKING CHAMPIONSHIPS
2014 Go for 2&5 Australian Cross Country and Race Walking Championships
Each year a different state is allocated by Athletics Australia the opportunity to host the Australian National Aged and All Schools Cross Country Championships (the titles). Western Australia last hosted the event in 2007 at the Perry Lakes and Reabold Reserves in Floreat. All previous events hosted by WA have been metropolitan based with the preference either Perry Lakes or Kings Park.
In 2014 Athletics WA accepted the challenge to conduct the event in Regional WA and with the support of the local government the event was awarded to the City of Albany. The Great Southern Grammar hosted the major championship events on the Saturday, with Walks at Middleton Beach on Sunday and the Australian All Schools Relay Championships on the Monday at the Albany Race Course.
The titles were conducted in August 2014 and competitors, support personnel, families and officials arrived at the location a minimum of two days prior to the first day of racing and departed the day after the last competition. Opportunities were provided for local athletes to participate, outside the normal qualifying standards, resulting in heightened community involvement.
Prior to and after the competition day the event received wide local media coverage with AWA staff regularly promoting the event on the ABC regional radio and via local news outlets. This, combined with local educational and local Government activities strongly promoted the Go for 2&5 message to the Albany community.
The 2014 Go for 2&5 Cross Country and Race Walking Championships was an outstanding success for all concerned and resulted in significant local, State and National media involvement.
Approximately 1200 competitors, including 65 para-athletes, took part from all around Australia and New Zealand. Combined with supporting staff and families a further 2000 – 2500 persons attended during the competition weekend resulting in substantial commercial and social benefits for the town.
AWA athletes represented the State of WA with great pride and success but the performance of Amy McCormick in winning the Australian Under 20 women’s race against a strong field was the standout performance for WA.
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The sheer joy and relief of winning the Australian Under 20 Women’s Title is evident in the photographs taken of Amy crossing the finishing line.
Setting the standard for the performance of the WA team was Jackson Hamilton’s performance in winning the boys 11 years para-athlete race. A fantastic first up result for WA.
The performance of WA athletes was the best for many years with the senior men’s team of Joshua Tedesco, Scott Tamblin, Ethan Heywood and Christopher Dale finishing second and the senior women’s team of Kate Fitzsimons, Ariane Huston, Lauren Shelly and Hannah Castle equalling this result. This would be a first for WA! Other notable performances were Kate Fitzsimons winning the Under 23 Australian women’s title and Ethan Heywood finishing second in the men’s event.
Amy McCormick and Matthew Ramsden (Third under 18 men) both went on to represent Australia at the World Cross Country Championships in China.
Not to be outdone WA walkers also achieved some outstanding results on the Sunday competition. The continued success of Declan Tingay winning the Under 16 5000 metre walks provides great optimism for the future of walking in WA. It is worth noting that the 2014 Go for 2&5 Australian Cross Country and Race Walking Championships hosted by the City of Albany was a great success commercially for the Albany community and resulted in arguably the best ever result achieved by a WA team.
Premised on the outstanding success of Athletics WA’s involvement in Regional WA and with future support from Healthway a great potential exists to promote the health message directly to the broader Western Australian community in events of this nature.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
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Front Cover: Nina Kennedy shows her emotion as she jumps 4.59m to win at the Jandakot City Track Classic in Perth, setting a new World Under 20 record.
The Under 16 girls competing in the National Cross Country Championships in the picturesque city of Albany.
WA’s Jackson Hamilton winning the boys 11 years para-athlete race in Albany.