Athletics WA acknowledges the following partners in 2015 2016 Table of contents ATHLETICS WA DIRECTORY 1 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT 7 Programs and Events 2015/2016 Perth Track Classic 10 World Championships 11 Australian Athletics Championships 12 Track and Field Season 13 WA State Championships 15 Australian All Schools Championships 16 Australian Junior Championships 18 Development Target Talent Program 21 Coaching 22 Officials 22 Transition Program 24 Go for 2 & 5 Indigenous Development Program 25 Out of Stadium Road 26 Marathons 26 Walks 27 Cross Country 27 Bankwest Gallipoli Series 30 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS 2015/2016 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS 2015/2016 STATEMENT BY THE BOARD 2015/2016 INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT 2015/2016 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 Lindsay Glass Fred Napier * Fiona Brown Jackie Halberg Ed Neimanis OAM * Patricia Carr Valerie Hancock * Pamela O’Connell David Carr Joan Harris * Chilla Porter Jacquie Cattermole Robert Harris * Valerie Prescott Rick Cattermole Arthur Hindle * Jeanette Robertson OAM Robert Chalmers Ross Holland Wendy Ryan Gwen Chester * Kevan Hook * Margaret Saunders William Collier * EV Horsley * Bruce Stanton Martin Crowe Beris Johnson Anne Stingemore Frank Day * Terry Jones Stephen Stingemore Shirley de la Hunty * Don Keane Russell Stranger Margaret Devine Doug Lambert June Streeter Jacqui Dufall * Persephone Lazarakis George Tempest * Yvonne Flavel Anne Masters James Taylor Brian Foley * Ray Mawson Mavis Tempest Lyn Foreman Ellen McKenzie * Bruce Wilson Geoff Garnett OAM Steve McMahon * Deseased John Gilmour Steve Mladenis WAAC Board Members Mal Harford (Chairman) David Van der Walt Mickey Arthur Kelly Botha (D / Chairman) Darren Wright Marissa Bechta John Forbes Teresa Blackman Tim Lyons Staff Members Chief Executive Officer High Performance Manger Competition Manager Wayne Loxley Mel Tantrum Kylie Wheeler Operations Manager Development Officer Administrative Assistant Stephen Stingemore Jake Trewin Sharon Brown Social Media Consultant Accountant Consultant Book Keeper David Smith Bronwyn Christie Nicola Albrecht Page 1 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Western Australian Athletics Commission (Inc) 2015 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 6.30pm Wednesday 18th October 2015 Boardroom WA Athletics Stadium 1. Present: D. Van der Walt (Chairman), M. Harford (D/Chairman), K. Botha, M. Bechta, J. Forbes, D. Wright, S. Stingemore and W. Loxley (CEO). Apologies: M. Arthur Visitors: B. Hennighan, M. Fitzsimmon, L. Glass, J. Wheatley, M. Vine, C. Punch, A. Doig and M. Willman. The Chairman opened the meeting at 6.30 pm and welcomed all in attendance and invited each board member to introduce themselves to the visitors in attendance. He then invited the visitors to do the same and when completed he advised that they would address the agenda before opening General Business to the floor. 2. Minutes of the Previous Meeting: It was moved M. Bechta and seconded D. Wright that the minutes be accepted as a true and accurate record of the meeting. Carried unanimously. 3. Business Arising: None 4. 2014/ 2015 Annual Report, Annual Accounts and Auditor’s Statement It was moved J. Forbes and seconded K. Bechta that the Annual Report, Accounts and Auditors Statement be received. Carried unanimously. 5. Elect the Board Members 5.1 D. Van der Walt, M. Harford, M. Arthur and D. Wright whose terms expire at the AGM all renominated and the board endorsed their reappointment. Page 2 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 5.2 S. Stingemore had forwarded his resignation and there was also a vacancy on the board. Nominations had been received from Tim Lyons and Teresa Blackman and the board endorsed their appointments to the board. 6. Elect the Office Bearers The Chairman advised that in accordance with the constitution he was resigning as Chairman but as he had been invited to remain he would continue as a board member. He thanked all board members for their contribution as he believed the board provided a unique range of professional and personal skills. He specifically acknowledged the contribution of Stephen Stingemore who was only resigning due to governance issues. He asked the CEO to lead them through the election of office bearers and he was advised that a nomination for the position of Chairman had been received from Mal Harford and the board endorsed that appointment. The meeting was then advised that a nomination for the role of D / Chair had been received from K. Botha and the board also endorsed her appointment. Mr Van der Walt congratulated both nominees and asked the incoming Chairman to assume the position for the remainder of the meeting. Mr Harford paid special acknowledgement to Mr Van der Walt for his outstanding contribution as Chairman for the past four years and also acknowledged the contribution of S. Stingemore. Mr Harford singled out finance as the major issue facing the organisation moving forward and the need to find a Naming Rights sponsor for the Stadium. He also commented that he was confident that Athletics WA (AWA) was one of the leading Member Associations in the country after attending a national meeting in the previous month. 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 many years, were familiar with the systems in place and had provided a quote of $3500 (inc GST) to continue. M. Bechta commented that the quote was very competitive and the board resolved that they be re-appointed. Agreed unanimously. 8. General Business The Chairman opened the floor to any General Business. 8.1 J. Wheatley referred to the constitution and the requirement for the AGM to be held no later than the last week in October and that it was now the third week of November. She suggested this was in breach of the constitution and while M.Harford agreed that technically it was a breach, he advised that Page 3 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING the board had agreed to that decision at a recent board meeting due to the absence of the Chairman in the designated period. Ms Wheatley also requested improved communication with the membership and this was agreed by those in attendance. She also enquired as to the status of the Athletics Council and was advised that this had been superseded by the Community Athletics Council that comprised WALA and AWA as Foundation members. L. Glass suggested that was not consistent with the constitution and the general consensus was that this should be reinstated. D. Van der Walt commented that at the last Athletics Council meeting, he thought attendance was so poor with only UWA in attendance that it was decided not to continue. The Chairman advised the meeting that he was cognizant of the meeting’s request for improved communication and that a general forum would be scheduled where the membership could provide feedback. However he reminded the meeting that the board was not operational and that he and the board had great confidence in the Executive Management team and they would formulate the strategic direction for the sport based on this feedback. He added that this was not the forum for that feedback. C. Punch commented that he would welcome such a forum where key issues could be addressed. A question was raised regarding AWA’s Strategic Plan and W. Loxley advised that AA were currently working with stakeholders to produce a 15 year vision for the sport and that AWA would review their current Plan once this was completed. Alana Doig enquired as to whether the introduction of independent membership with Athletics WA was a national direction. She was advised that there was a long running debate on the future direction of membership and that AWA had introduced this to attract those athletes that did not wish to join a Club and had been very successful with membership doubling. L. Glass commented that the increase was only in the transition age group and that AWA were not catering for senior athletes and that their concerns should be addressed. There being no further General Business the Chairman thanked the visitors for their attendance and the meeting was closed at 7.15pm. Page 4 chairmans report My first year as Chairman of Athletics WA has been challenging but extremely rewarding. So much has happened in the last 12 months at a State level, at a national level and, of course, at an international level with the Rio Olympics. ‘One Sport’ The major matter progressed over the last 12 months has been the ‘One Sport’ concept in conjunction with Little Athletics Western Australia (LAWA) and with the national bodies of both Senior Athletics and Little Athletics. As mentioned in the Chairman’s Report last year, the Department of Sport and Recreation gave the Community Athletics Council of WA (CACWA) an ultimatum to consider a ‘whole of sport’ approach. With drafting instigated by LAWA, agreement between AWA and LAWA has been reached as to what will constitute ‘One Sport’ with the primary goal to ensure that both Mal J. Harford bodies retain their independence and roles but are combined for Chairman the purpose of, primarily, maximising funding opportunities and staff utilization. Real proof of the move towards One Sport is the current proposal for LAWA to move to either an office in the Stadium or, alternatively, new premises in the Stadium/HBF Arena precinct. At this stage, Western Australia is far advanced to the other States with the One Sport concept and we are hopeful that the One Sport policy developed locally may become the blueprint for the national policy of One Sport.