A season of consolidation all fronts.

2016/17 Annual Report www.walittleathletics.com.au 1 | 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT FOUNDATION

ENRICH NURTURE SUPPORT GUIDE

The Little Athletics vision statement is ‘for Athletics to be the foundation sport of choice’. This reflects the widely held view that athletics is the ideal nursery for sport, with principles learned at an early age a crucial step in the development of fundamental skills for all Western Australians. Benefits of athletics extend further than physiological to both social and academic as the basis for a happy, healthy, active life. 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT | 2 VISION, MISSION & VALUES

To develop the fitness and character of Athletics in Western is the foundation young people in Western Australia and to sporting activity of choice inspire them to achieve their full potential through athletics.

VISION MISSION

VALUES

Our shared values shall underpin everything we do and define who we are and what we stand for. We shall always; • Be open, honest, transparent and accountable • Value Diversity and Inclusivity • Act with Respect and Integrity • Be open to Innovation • Have Fun 3 | 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT LAWA STRATEGIC PLAN

Creating • Engaging athletes and families in a digital future service. • Long term growth and sustainability of the opportunities sport. (+ 3 years) • Build partnership with like-minded organisations. Embracing the digital generation

Growing the • Build pathways for athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers. Association • Athletic events that talk to the ‘now’ generation. (+ 2 years) • Grow and sustain membership base beyond Attract, develop and retain ‘Olympic’ years. athletes through new and • ‘One Sport’ structure adopted. improved events

• Consolidating & simplifying structure of Little Building the Athletics WA. Foundation • Strengthening the profile of Little Athletics WA. (+ 1 year) • Cost efficiencies through supply and people Improving the efficiencies of productivity. Little Athletics WA 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT | 4 2016/17 ACHIEVEMENTS 5 | 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT BOARD REPORT

2017 has been a year where Little value and importance of Little Athletics as a foundation Athletics WA (LAWA) has re-built sport for children, and the significance the sport has for the foundations of its governing personal growth, development and health benefits for function to provide greater the athletes and their families. We want to thank the support, structure and pathway Hon Mia Davies, MLA for her support and advocacy of development for its members and Little Athletics over the past year. volunteers alike. Concurrently, LAWA also undertook to review its The LAWA internal business sustainability model events and competition delivery as has seen progressive development in governance part of a commitment to continual compliance over the past year. Centre’s have also improvement and growth for the benefited from an increased level of support and sport. guidance assisting in the reduction of workload burdens on Centre volunteers and increasing efficiencies. The year commenced with the final transition to the revised Board structure comprising five elected and A ‘Whole of Sport’ approach to athletics in Western three appointed Directors. The Board structure allows Australia has proactively commenced. Where good the sport to be governed by Directors with a variety of intentions have been discussed for many years, actions skills and different professional background to support are now occurring through a joint commitment and the strategic development of Little Athletics to meet genuine interest to progress the sport. The concept both current and future challenges. The operational is not new, however for the first-time, formal initiatives functions previously undertaken by the Board have will now be documented within the ‘Whole of Sport’ been transitioned to management, thus providing Strategic Plan. The plan will outline projects to achieve greater support and accountability to the members. greater efficiencies such as the use of shared resources and better utilisation of funding. Creating clear and The resourcing and recruitment of dynamic and supported developmental pathways for athletes, innovative staff has resulted in an increased ability coaches and volunteers will also contribute to the to support, guide, assist and communicate with the sports success, strength and sustainability into the members, volunteers, and all other stakeholders. future.

The LAWA 2016-19 Strategic Plan was implemented 12 Events and Competition reviews have been conducted months ago and is the core document outlining what over the past year to provide the best possible LAWA is doing, and where we are focusing our energy experience for athletes, their families, and volunteers. and resources to achieve the future direction of the With the advent of new staff and key supporting sport. It is an ambitious plan, and the past year has personnel changes, lessons learnt will be used to been a positive and productive one, where LAWA has implement further improvements and contribute to the clearly established itself as a leader in junior sport, and desire to achieve a continuous improvement culture. within the wider sporting community. A key benefit to achieving a supported governance LAWA’s increased communication and engagement structure, increasing our profile, and being proactive in the sporting community, together with our dynamic through wider community engagement is that and proactive approach to increase our profile, was LAWA has developed partnerships, with several key acknowledged when the Hon Mia Davies, then Minister organisations including Volunteering WA, Inclusion WA, for Water, Sport and Recreation and Forestry, accepted Office of Multicultural Interests, Perth Children’s Hospital an invitation to become the Patron for LAWA. As a Foundation, Communicare, Edmund Rice Foundation, former little athlete, Minister Davies understood the Department of Sport and Recreation, and many more. 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT | 6 BOARD REPORT

LAWA is also building strong relationships with other year grouping, rather than the current structure, sports to work in partnership to increase health and which is aligned to the summer competition season lifestyle choices to the community. LAWA wishes to commencing in October. The States will continue to acknowledge the work and dedication of Gymnastics work with LAA to addressed the challenges that will WA, with whom LAWA is working closely with to occur due to the change. co-ordinate the ‘Little Urban Jungle’; a community event held in the July school holidays at Perth Town Nationally, LAA registration numbers have remained Hall, for young children to come and try athletics and relatively consistent over several years, however gymnastics for free. with an increasing population and a broader range of sports available, the Little Athletics share of the LAWA acknowledges and thanks McDonalds who sports market is increasingly declining. Essentially, have supported Little Athletics for the past five years the product being offered today has not changed as a major State sponsor. Their ongoing support and significantly in 50 years. For the sport to remain contribution to the sport throughout the sponsorship relevant, viable, and sustainable going into the term has been very much appreciated and provided future, the Little Athletics product offering must much needed assistance to the delivery of our sport. be reviewed to meet changing society needs and demands. GEMBA, a qualified external agency In January 2017, LAWA was pleased to announce offering specialised service insights, strategies and a three-year commercial partnership with leading communication to the global sport and entertainment apparel brand ISC Teamwear as our Official industry, has been engaged to assist Little Athletics Apparel Partner. The new agreement will see ISC to review its product and provide advice on produce apparel for Little Athletics events and State implementation strategies across the States. representatives in fresh, dynamic designs and quality apparel. Centres are also able to receive rebates Jetstar has been the national naming rights sponsor and access online custom kit systems through ISC for the past three years and a proactive supporter Teamwear. of Little Athletics during this period. Recently, Jetstar announced they would not be continuing as the In a significant step for LAWA, we are pleased to naming rights sponsor, however will remain a strong announce and confirm Healthway has recently supporter and major partner of Little Athletics. signed on as a major commercial partner for Little Athletics WA for the next two years. The healthy ASICS has been a major partner for LAA, supplying lifestyle message of both organisations is mutually quality shoes and sports for the Australian exclusive and we are excited to support the ‘Go for Little Athletics Championships for the past few years. 2 & 5’ message through our program delivery locally, ASICS has declined to renew as a major partner as the regionally and within schools. LAWA will be working company are directing their resources and strategic with Healthway to develop projects with mutual focus to TOKYO 2020. benefits to the sport, and within Centres. To the Little Athletics WA community, athletes, On the National front, LAA announced that the age coaches, officials, administrators and volunteers, thank group registration dates will be standardised at the you for all that you have contributed to ensure the commencement of 2018/19 season and aligned to age collective success and ongoing support for the sport. grouping and equipment specifications. The change will mean that at the commencement of 2018/19 season, registration will be structured on a calendar 7 | 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT BOARD REPORT

It has been a pleasure to Chair a Board with a are open and honest with you, we encourage you to diverse mix of skills and expertise, including business also provide open and honest feedback. and financial knowledge, but also have a great passion and understanding of athletics. I would like We encourage you to seek opportunities, be to sincerely thank the Board Directors, who have innovative in your ideas and feedback, and promote committed many hours to achieve organisational aims a positive culture to assist in creating and developing and to professionally develop their strategic outlook. new and exciting ideas for the sport. The sport belongs to you!!! I wish to acknowledge each of the Directors, David, Bruce, Megan, Fiona, Lee, Ryan and Alison for their Teresa Blackman personal contribution and support throughout the Chairman year. On a personal note, I would like to acknowledge and thank David Stanton for his contribution and commitment to the sport during his term to progress As I complete my first full year with LAWA, I would like the sport future directions. David has not sought to take the opportunity to acknowledge the support re-election however his contribution to ensure change of the Board and Staff who continue to go above and and the future direction of the sport cannot be beyond to make sure that we are continuing to raise underestimated. the bar and better serve our members.

I also want to acknowledge and commend the CEO, I would also like to thank all the Centres and Vince Del Prete and his staff for their contribution, Committees for the countless hours you give to the leadership, and innovation throughout the year. All sport, which is very much appreciated. staff have put in significant hours and personal investment over and above their job description, Without you, the sport would not be where it is in 2017, to deliver the sport for our young athletes. I have and going to. watched each of them progress through significant learning curves, and develop their positions over the To Wayne Loxley, CEO AWA and his staff thank you past 12 months. All have achieved outstanding results for working in partnership with LAWA to ensure the over the past year and are to be congratulated. ongoing development of the sport for all, to enjoy!

We are all indebted to the large numbers of volunteers, On a personal note, I would like to thank Chairman coaches, officials, club, and centre executives who Teresa Blackman for her guidance and confidence in have put in numerous hours to support LAWA. We me to deliver on the needs of the sport. gratefully acknowledge and thank you all, as without you, we do not have a sport. Do not underestimate Finally, I forward with the management team in your value, and I urge you to continue to bring others working with you all on the ongoing delivery of the along with you. All too often we tend to rely on the strategies contained in the LAWA Strategic Plan, and few; encourage succession planning, and spread the the new whole of Sport Strategic Plan with AWA. load. The more we do this, the more we can continue to grow as a successful and sustainable sport. The sport has a bright future, and so many opportunities for us. Finally, whilst the past year has seen the organisational development build the foundation for the path ahead, Vince Del Prete the next year will be a year of consolidation, review, Chief Executive Officer and continuous improvement to grow the sport. As we 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT | 8 BOARD AND STAFF

Chairman Teresa Blackman Teresa Blackman was elected Chairman Little Athletics WA in Dec 2014. She was previously involved in coaching and administrative roles at Melville Little Athletics Centre. Teresa is an active member of the athletics community and currently a member of the Little Athletics Board, a Director with Athletics WA, and member of the Community Athletics Council WA. In her spare time, Teresa enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and following the Kangaroos (Nth Melbourne) football team.

Director Megan Bye Megan brings over 20 years of marketing and communications experience to Little Athletics WA as an Independent Board Director. She has held a number of marketing manager roles in different industries and countries spanning both the government and the private sector. She has two young boys and is passionate about introducing children to the wonder the sport.

Director Lee Hutton Lee Hutton came to the Board as a casual director in 2016 and is the only Director from a regional area. "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time and hope to continue in the role to help develop the strategic plan and expand the Little Athletics brand. As a first time Board member, it gives a wonderful insight into the workings and efforts of the members that are all involved in different aspects of the sport."

Director Bruce Wilkins Over 11 years Bruce Wilkins has been a Club President, Club coach, Centre Manager, Centre Chairman, Centre Publicity Officer and now a Little Athletics WA Director. After 16 months in the role, I still consider every day a challenge; a challenge to make sure that the decisions that we make are always focused on the Strategic Plan for the benefit of young athletes in Western Australia.

Director Ryan Hawkins Ryan has been an Independent Director of Little Athletics WA since November 2016. Ryan is currently employed as Senior Legal Counsel for the BGC group of companies where he provides advice on a range of contractual, health and safety, employment and dispute related issues. Ryan is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Company Directors course which he completed earlier this year. Outside of work, Ryan is kept busy by his 18 month old son and enjoys spending time with his family and keeping fit. Ryan is a volunteer lifesaver with the North Cottesloe Surf Lifesaving Club.

Director David Stanton It has been a privilege to have been part of the Board of LAWA for the last two years. I am proud of the contribution I have made in seeing the Association transition to a modern board format that is focussed on the strategic direction of the sport. In particular, ensuring that the finances of LAWA were sustainable and the new staffing structure was affordable. The benefits of the new structure both within the Board and the staff are being seen already and will continue to develop over the next few years. I have enjoyed my 14-year association with Little Athletics very much and wish everyone within the sport the very best. 9 | 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT BOARD AND STAFF

Director Alison Moore Alison joined the Board in 2016 as an independent Director. She has experience working with the WAFC as the Female Talent Manager, organising Talent Pathways and elite coaching for female athletes. She was Australian Cross Country Coach for 12 years, State Cross Country Manager for 21 years, State Track + Field Coach/Manager for 4 years and initiated Kelmscott SHS Specialised Athletics course. Alison also spent over 30 years as an AFL boundary and field umpire. As an ex PE teacher she enjoys all sports especially: AFL, athletics, volleyball, , cycling, and .

Director Fiona Bow Fiona has been involved in athletics both here and in the UK for 30 years, as an athlete, coach, volunteer, official and from 2016 a Board Member of LAWA. Fiona is an accredited Level 2 Coach and has been coaching summer and winter training at Inglewood Little Athletics Club (ILAC) over the past three years. While in the UK she was involved strategically with expansion and development of the Club member- ship base, team participation, innovative event programs and fun based skill learning. She was involved in the merger of two diverse and culturally different athletics clubs, to bring together a regional club that could train, compete and oversee the running of the club more effectively. Fiona gained a BA (Honours) in Business, Sport and Recreation and is a qualified accountant, working within the professional, corporate, sporting and not for profit (NFP) industry. She currently work as Finance Manager for Nature Play WA an NFP organisation. Staff CEO Vince Del Prete From 2008, Vince has had a successful career as Team Leader for People Development with the Department of Sport and Recreation. He is acutely aware of the demands placed upon volunteers in sport having fulfilled numerous positions in sporting organisations including coach, team manager, club president and Board Director. Vince’s vast experience in sports management combined with leadership and business development skills, prove invaluable to Little Athletics as LAWA develop and grow the sport into the future, whilst ensuring the sustainability of athletics in WA.

Member Services Manager Emma Pass Life Members: Member Support Officer Heather Dalton *Mr B Trivett *Mr I Dunne Mrs P Lewis Mr F Jamieson Sport Development Manager Michelle Duffield Mr R Johnson - *Mr C Robinson - Mrs M Boyd Development Officer Abid Imam (Until January, 2017) Mrs B Johnson - *Mr R Green - Mr D Cramer - Mr D Gardiner Development Officer Andrew Weerasekera (March-May, 2017) *Mr D Hancy - Mrs J Hardman - *Mr K Wood - Mr B Newton Finance Officer Karen Price Mr W Tucker - *Mr D Smith - Mr F Vanirsen - Mrs A Graham *Mr J Keeling - Mrs L Derby - Mrs K Runge - Mr P Bergshoeff * Deceased Patron: Hon. Mia Davies MLA 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT | 10 ASPIRATION

BELIEF DESIRE CHALLENGE COMMITMENT Little Athletics WA aims to inspire our current and future athletes, maximising their enjoyment and longevity in the sport. This commitment to assisting young Western Australians in realising their dreams to reach the highest level of international competition is reaping rewards with athletes such as Christine Stanton, Dmitri Markov, Paul Burgess, Steve Hooker and Kim Mickle leading by example. 11 | 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT PARTICIPATION

9,01 8 Partipation by Total participants for 2016/17 Age/Gender Little Athletics participation is equally split between boys and girls

Historic Partipation by region 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT | 12 CENTRE ENGAGEMENT

The service delivery to our 35 Centres (36 as of 2017/18 season) has been in several ways, ranging from face to face Centre Executive Committee meetings, to email and telephone communications. Dependant on the needs required some Centres have received ongoing support throughout the 10 months where as some Centres have only required support from a distance.

Centres have benefited from direct LAWA contact (32 times since July 2016.): 16 - Visits to Exec / Centre meeting; 7 - Formal meeting or request for support; and 9 - Centre visit / informal meeting/ support.

Several Centres have requested specific actions that LAWA is addressing as a whole rather than Centre by Centre request. Actions and outcomes are highlighted Over the past 12 months LAWA has made a concerted below. effort to support and visit its Member Centres around the state of Western Australia. A program of planned Constitution support (16 actions) visits to Executive Centre Committee meeting’s, Centres supplied with template constitution, Centre Competitions and informal meetings support pack with how to guides, information on with Centre Chair and Committee Members was the rules and the changes required and how to undertaken to support the unique needs of each register with Associations Online and lodge the Centre. completed constitution. Some Centres have had more individualised support than others. Information was sent to all Centres throughout the season to offer the opportunity for LAWA to visit Sponsorship Support (6 actions) the Centres, with the understanding that due to Sponsorship support and documentation to approach geographical locations, there were limitations on the potential funders – LAWA is currently developing time / date when some visits occurred. a sponsorship document with Shunt marketing consultants outlining LAWA profile containing With the introduction of Zoom digital online information on numbers, demographics and key conferencing it has meant that all Centres regardless sponsorship and engagement areas. of location have had the opportunity to attend the AGM and Associations meetings, without having to Coach volunteer training and development physically attend. In addition to this, several online (14 actions) only workshops and meetings have been held to LAWA is developing a volunteer and coach support our volunteers who continue to give their own development program to support with sustained time to Little Athletics. With this tool, we have been training and delivery for Little Athletics in WA. able to meet and communicate with several of our Member Centres that we otherwise would not have Fees Information (2 actions) been able to have such valuable communications Communication and transparency with fee’s – LAWA with. has developed a single page breakdown of fees for LAWA and LA nationally. This has been communicated at all Centre meetings. 13 | 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT PROGRAMS

Skills Clinics held during September - November Throughout the season, LAWA coordinates clinics in specific event groups across the metropolitan area. Athletes are able to learn from leading coaches and elite athletes in discipline such as Sprints/Hurdles, Jumps, Throws, Walks and Cross Country. Five clinics were held with 300 athletes benefiting from the program.

Development Squad Athletes in the Under 12 age group from the previous State Track & Field Championships are invited to join the Development Squad. Monthly training session are scheduled during the summer season when athletes work with some of the State’s leading coaches. 110 athletes have benefited from the program.

Education and Training Clinic Athletes in the Under 9 to 11 age group select three favourite events for an opportunity to learn from qualified coaches in their preferred areas over a day.

Held September 2016 as a warm up to the commencement of the summer season.

28 girls and 30 boys in the under 10 to 12 age groups, took part.

Sprints & Hurdles Clinic with Lyn Foreman 83 athletes participated, 9 coaches also attended to develop their coaching skills in this area.

Throws Skills Clinic: 20 under 10’s to 17’s took part

Holiday Fun for under 8’s and 9’s was held in conjunction with the throws clinic. 20 athletes took part.

Jumps Skills Clinic: 42 athletes in the under 10’s to 16’s participated and were upskilled.

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LAPS Little Athletics Program for Schools (LAPS) LAWA delivers an educational program that provides a high-quality experience to every participant. The children Involved develop running, jumping and throwing skills by participating in highly active sessions with a Nationally Accredited Coach.

Highlights • 16,303 Participating students; • 124 Visits; and • 83 Participating schools.

School Ambassador This program rewards, supports and empowers WA’s teachers to provide a greater standard of athletics coaching and raise the awareness of Little Athletics at schools. Development days are held where expert Olympic and International coaches share their knowledge of track and field.

This program is to gain a renewed focus to ensure in-roads into WA primary schools. 15 | 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT SPIRIT

VIRTUE CHARACTER HONESTY INTEGRITY Athletics is an individual pursuit in which our young athletes compete as a team. Teamwork builds character, leadership skills, camaraderie and a drive to be the best you can be. It’s an ethos we live by and promote to every member of our 9,018 strong extended athletics family. 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT | 16 COMPETITION Bravehearts Challenge Country athletes may qualify via their Zones or through (November 13, 2016) their personal best results. A fun event to introduce Under 6 to Under 10 boys and ZONE CENTRES PARTICIPATION girls to the WA Athletics Stadium. Athletes participated in four events each and were encouraged to wear Zone 1 Baldivis, 337 athletes purple in support of Bravehearts message of child Cockburn, safety. Dale, Kwinana, Peel Districts, 185 boys and 241 girls from the 19 Metro Centres, plus Participation Rockingham, athletes from Collie and Narrogin participated in the Albany, Collie, event. Narrogin Zone 2 Belmont, 512 athletes State Relay Championship Gosnells, Melville, (December 11, 2016) Southern Under 8 to Under 17 boys and girls Districts, 19 Metro Centres and Bunbury LAC entered teams: Denmark and • 248 girls track teams; Lower South • 243 boys track teams; West • 90 boys field teams; and Zone 3 Bayswater, 558 athletes • 85 girls field teams. Eastern Hills, Winners: Inglewood, Kingsway, Swan Valley, Bunbury, Eastern Goldfields and Newman Combined Event Championships (February 4-5, 2017) Zone 4 Hamersley, 574 athletes Athletes from Under 11 to Under 17 compete in a Joondalup, number of event disciplines (5 or 7 events depending Ridgewood and upon ages) over 1 or 2 days. Points are awarded for UWA performance and combined in an overall total. State Track and Field Championships (March 17-19, 2017) 760 girls and 759 boys competed in 234 events over 9 age groups in 2 and a half days. State Championships Heats and Quarter Finals (Zones) Represents 17% of total registrations. (March 4-5, 2017) Under 7 and Under 8 athletes compete at Zones as their final championship event. 408 Gold, Silver and Bronze medals were awarded over 4 Zones. Zones is the qualifying event for State Championships Winter Championships 2016 for Under 9 to Under 15 athletes. 1981 athletes competed in Zone Championships - 22% of total registrations.

A report for 2017 will be available in the 2017/18 Annual Centres compete in one of four allocated Zones from Report. which athletes may qualify for State Championships. 17 | 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT THE AUSTRALIAN LITTLE ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS (ALAC) (April 22 to 23, 2017)

Held annually in April where the best under 13's athletes, along with under 15's Combined Event athletes compete against the other States. This year ALAC's was held at Olympic Park in on 22 and 23 April, 2017.

The WA team was comprised of 13 boys and 13 girls from the under 13's age group, who were the top achievers at the LAWA State Championships and throughout the season. The Combined Events team included the top 3 under 15's boys and girls who achieved the best results at the LAWA Combined Events Championships.

Team Management A big thankyou to the Team Management consisting of Phill Langley, Bec Miller, Toni Petts and Russell Mathanda for their hard work in ensuring a successful experience for the participants. 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT | 18

Name Age Group Event Medal

Kaitlyn Billing U13 girls Long Jump Gold

Kaitlyn Billing U13 girls Triple Jump Gold

Taylah Cruttenden U13 girls 100 metres Gold

Skye Lankester U13 girls 80 metre hurdles Gold

Kaitlyn Billing U13 girls High Jump Silver

Lily Mather U13 girls 200 metre hurdles Silver

Amos Ndakirutimana U13 boys 200 metres Silver

Amos Ndakirutimana U13 boys Triple Jump Silver

Kobe Brown U13 boys 200 metre hurdles Silver

Lily Mather U13 girls 80 metre hurdles Bronze

Sienna Andritsos U13 girls 1500 metre walk Bronze

Amos Ndakirutimana U13 boys 100 metres Bronze

Alejandro Larranaga-Boyle U13 boys Javelin Bronze

Joshua Jones U15 boys Heptathlon Bronze

Tibor Seress (left) Tim Putt (right) 19 | 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT

2017 ALAC Team

First Name Last Name Taylah Cruttenden

Jack Ahearn Cara Gerber

Bailey Artemis Lucy Gleghorn

Mitchell Bostock Maddison Gray

Kobe Brown Zahli Jolly

Emilio Estrella Skye Lankester

Noah Farrow Amber Lawless

Lachlan Gallagher Lily Mather

Cooper Gleeson Jorja Millington

Aidan Ismail Luka Samuels

Christian Lucas Izaguirre Jordan Woodman

Joshua Jones

Riley Kinner

Alejandro Larranaga Boyle

Amos Ndakirutimana

Mathew Rocchi

Charley Wehr

Sienna Andritsos

Kaitlyn Billing

Eva Campo

Makayla Chapple

Ella Cruickshank

Tibor Seress (left) Tim Putt (right) 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT | 20 INTERNATIONAL MALAYSIA (July 2017) In July 2017 a team of 48 LAWA athletes in the under 14 and 15 age groups, travelled to Kuantan in Malaysia to compete alongside Malaysia and Singapore in the International Little Athletics Championships. Athletes who medal at State Championships in addition to the best performing athletes at Country Championships were invited to take part.

Competition was held at Sekolah Sukan Malaysia Pahang Stadium outside Gambang, where our athlete’s performances were outstanding in the hot, humid conditions. The competition culminated in a closing ceremony hosted by His Royal Highness Tengku Arif Temenggong Pahang and featuring traditional Malaysian food and a cultural dance performance.

Team Leaders

Teresa Blackman

Michelle Duffield

David Smith

Georgina Conway

Bec Ellis

Phill Langley

Achievements

Gold Medals 11

Silver Medals 25

Bronze Medals 27

Best Athletes Award

U14 girls Catherine Porter

U14 boys Jake Teague

U15 girls Tanika Lockley

U15 boys Stefan Rajakovic 21 | 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT AWARDS

Athlete Awards The following athletes were recognised at a Presentation held at 2017 State Championships.

8-Year Athlete Certificates: 131 athletes recognised as having participated for eight years.

11-Year Athlete Medallion: The following 31 athletes were presented with a medallion to recognise their 11 years of participation:

First Name Surname Centre Damian Armenti Inglewood Nathaniel Bond-Williams Cockburn Nicholas Cayley Eastern Hills Michael Collins Gosnells Mitchell Cunnane Kingsway LAC Kiara Davin Gosnells Joshua De Nicolis Bayswater Taylah Eastwood Cockburn Leo Galipo Cockburn Anika Gosling Kingsway LAC Tom Heuvink Dale Natasha Huisman Eastern Hills Mikayla Johns Melville LAC Nathan Jones Joondalup/Kingsway Natasha Jordan Geraldton Jizelle Kenworthy-Groen Melville LAC Emma Kerrison Southern Districts Harry Langley Eastern Hills Hayley Masterson Rockingham Thomas McDonald Gosnells Olivia Neri Cockburn Gabriel Newman Melville LAC Julia Newton Kingsway LAC Rose Pearce Eastern Goldfields Tenille Reidy Crofts Kingsway LAC Harrison Sallur Cockburn Zoe Scott Bunbury Daniel Smith Hamersley Delaney Smith Ridgewood Suci Wardana Bayswater Damon Witcombe Eastern Hills 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT | 22

Doug Hancy Award Athlete of the Year Under 15's athletes are nominated by their Centres, Centres are able to nominate one girl and one boy per season for this award from the under 15's age group. with 1 boy and 1 girl selected. They are not necessarily This award is based on performances throughout the a but an athlete who shows sportsmanship previous 12 months. and courage, someone who maintains an effort to do better and sees athletics as a challenge. An athlete Nomınees who is honest and friendly and shows a willingness Name Surname Centre to help at Club training and at competition with the Christian Izaguire Peel younger athletes. Dylan James Ridgewood Jansen Van Rens- Nominees Jaco S. Dist. burg Name Surname Centre Stefan Rajakovic Kingsway Matthew Graham Bayswater Sinead du Toit Hamersley Alex Halley-Wright Hamersley Omeara Louange Ridgewood Dylan Hoskin Dale Francesca Martino Inglewood Jake Mazzuchelli Cockburn Jemima Ojo S. Dist. Brayden Smith Ridgewood Sophie White Rockingham Declan Ward Kingsway Amy & Emily Bairstow Inglewood Winners: • Sophie White Ella Daniel Kingsway • Stefan Rajakovic Sinead Du Toit Hamersley Courtney Johns Melville Cara Mezzatesta Bayswater Jorja Millington Rockingham Jachinta Muhafidin Gosnells Amber Perez Cockburn Shontelle Vargiolu Sthn Districts

Winners • Jake Mazzuchelli • Amber Perez

Sophie White

Stefan Rajakovic 23 | 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer Awards Award of Merit Each year in the lead up to State Championships, A volunteer who has clearly demonstrated a Centre volunteers are recognised for their contribution commitment to furthering the growth and development to our sport. Athletics requires a lot of assistance to run of the Centre/Association. Has displayed a high and couldn’t operate without our fantastic volunteers. standard of character and an unselfish willingness to • 119 Centre volunteers were recognised with a 3 work for the betterment of Little Athletics. year volunteer certificate; • 73 Centre volunteers were recognised with a 6 Name Surname Centre year volunteer certificate; Esther Armenti Inglewood • 20 Centre volunteers were recognised with a 10 Erica Gray Peel year volunteer award; Helen Hahn Kingsway • 1 amazing volunteer, Bev McCagh from Lukas Martens Gosnells Bayswater LAC was presented with a 20 year Joanne Richardson Belmont volunteer award; • 9 Centre Coaches were recognised • 9 Centre Administrators were recognised; and • 12 Centre Officials were recognised.

Merit Awards Our top-level volunteers are recognised with the following awards at our State Conference in June.

Honour Certificate Nominees must have demonstrated the desire to foster the aims of Little Athletics within the Centre and have a level of commitment well in excess of that expected of a normal Centre parent.

Name Surname Centre Shannon Davies Inglewood Kylie Di Pietro Peel Rebecca Hawkins Peel Christine Turner Peel Mick Caughey Merredin Robert Gray, Susan Howlett and CEO Vince Del Prete Rochelle Willis Merredin 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT | 24

Distinguished Merit Award In addition, LAWA were very please to receive a grant A volunteer who has given long term meritorious service of $1,000 to hold a function to recognise Key Officials above and beyond the call of duty to Little Athletics. who give up their free time to officiate at State Events. Service to be at least fifteen (15) years. Only persons Key Officials were invited to a social bowls evening who have displayed a high standard of character, at Cambridge Bowling Club on 10 May. Invitees were credentials and integrity will be considered. recognised with a certificate, followed by a game of social bowls and light supper. Name Surname Centre Bev McCagh Bayswater Susan Howlett Albany Robert Gray Peel

National Volunteer Week (May 8-14, 2017)

CEO Vince Del Prete and Jim Davies

LAWA recognised the many volunteers who do a fantastic job throughout the year during National Volunteers Week in LAWA Director Bruce Wilkins and Phil Bossert May, where the theme was “Give Happy, Live Happy”. The week was promoted through our Facebook page, website and Newsletter. 25 | 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT VOLUNTEERS

LAA Roll of Excellence LAWA were extremely proud to have long-time Volunteer, Kaye Runge inducted into the Little Athletics Australia Roll of Excellence October 2016. Kaye has been involved in Little Athletics for over 30 years in numerous roles, including as a Centre Registrar, Centre Record and Ranking Officer, Chief Judge, group leader for LAWA international tours, and former WA Board member.

Kaye Runge

CEO Vince Del Prete and Bev McCagh (20 Year Award & Distinguished Merit) 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT | 26 INCLUSIVE

RESPECT TOLERANCE DIVERSITY COMMUNITY Little Athletics WA has nurtured an environment that supports anyone and everyone who wants to participate in athletics. It is underpinned by the invaluable contribution of a small army of dedicated parents and helpers who coach, volunteer and officiate. Bringing the sport to life for our young athletes at centres right around the state. 27 | 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT RECORDS (2016/17)

Record Event Type Athlete Gender Age Event Result Previous Record Centre

2016 States SR Lubin Benedict M U14 90m Hurdles 12.17s 12.24{S} SD

ALAC SR Skye Lankaster F U13 80m Hurdles 12.38s 12.54{S} ING

ALAC SR Kaitlyn Billing F U13 Triple Jump 11.69m 11.56m PD

Combined SR/ABP Teya Saville F U14 Javelin 46.25m SD

Combined SR Alex Fraser F U17 200m 25.64{S} 25.64{S} CBN

Evelyn John Zone 2 SR Jimmi F U10 70m 10.28s Inaugural SD

Zone 2 SR Ruby Henshall F U9G High Jump 1.17m Inaugural BEL

Amos Ndakiruti- Zone 2 SR/ABP mana M U13 100m 11.41s 11.44{S} SD

Zone 4 SR Lachlan Wight M U10 Triple Jump 9.87m 9.82m KSY

States SR Samara Sallie F U10 60m Hurdles 10.12s 10.34{S} RW

Taylah States SR/ABP Cruttenden F U13 100m 12.10s 12.14{S} BDS

Taylah States SR Cruttenden F U13 200m 25.34s 25.74{S} BDS

States SR/ABP Lily Mather F U13 200m Hurdles 27.88s 28.24 UWA

States SR/ABP Sophie White F U15 100m 11.96s 12.04{S} ROC

States SR Sophie White F U15 200m 24.69s 24.84{S} ROC

States SR/ABP Britney De Silva F U15 300m Hurdles 44.77s Inaugural UWA

States SR Iysha O’Meara F U16 100m 12.24s 12.44{S} MEL

States SR Melany Smart F U16 1500m 4.24.1s 4.42.7 HAM

States SR Iysha O’Meara F U16 200m 25.38s 25.54{S} MEL

States SR Ashlee Cronin F U16 300m Hurdles 45.85s Inaugural MEL

States SR Kaitlyn Wilson F U16 400m 57.00s 57.54{S} BUN

States SR Isabella Reeves F U16 90m Hurdles 13.32s 13.34{S} MEL

States SR Caitlin Blackman F U16 Long Jump 5.76m 5.70m MEL 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT | 28 RECORDS (2016/17)

States SR Kiara Nazaroff F U17 1500m 4.45.2 4.49.6 KSY

States SR Alex Fraser F U17 200m 25.54s 25.64{S} CBN

Jizelle Kenworthy- States SR Groen F U17 300m Hurdles 47.69s Inaugural MEL

States SR Alex Fraser F U17 400m 56.77s 57.24{S} CBN

States SR Alex Fraser F U17 800m 2.16.9s 2.18.4 CBN

States SR Ruby Manov F U9 400m 1.12.42s Inaugural KSY

States SR Lachlan Wight M U10 70m 10.04s Inaugural KSY

Ifeanyichukwu States SR Okiwelu M U12 100m 12.45s 12.54{S} SD

Stefan Rajak- States SR/ABP ovic M U15 100m 10.71s 10.84{S} KSY

Siong En States OPEN Reuben Lee M U15 200m 22.54s 22.94{S} SG

States SR Joshua Jones M U15 200m 22.91s 22.94{S} BEL

Stefan Rajak- States SR/ABP ovic M U15 300m Hurdles 39.52s Inaugural KSY

States SR Joshua Hook M U16 300m Hurdles 39.56s Inaugural UWA

States SR Liam Gartlan M U16 Discus 60.47m 58.53m HAM

States SR Sean Szalek M U16 High Jump 2.00m 1.98m UWA

States SR William Bailey M U17 100m 10.87s 10.94{S} KSY

MJ Jansen Van States SR Rensburg M U17 1500m 4.05.5s 4.08.3s SD

States SR William Bailey M U17 200m 22.11s 22.24{S} KSY

Nathaniel States SR Bond-Williams M U17 300m Hurdles 40.44s Inaugural CBN

States SR Dylan Bacich M U9 400m 1.07.94{S} Inaugural CBN

States SR Billy Chambers M U9 High Jump 1.15m Inaugural UWA STRATEGY LAWA's Success Drivers

Create a value proposition that maximizes financial returns through strong commercial partnerships.

Develop and maintain strong operational viability where we have diverse and reliable sources of income.

Establish effective financial policies and procedures that guide and support internal and external stakeholders.

Maintain effective budgetary control of expenditure across Little Athletics WA.

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