Annual Report 2005 / 2006 Swimming WA Beatty Park, Vincent Street North Perth WA 6006 PO Box 205, Leederville WA 6903 Telephone 08 9328 4599 Facsimile 08 9227 6089 [email protected] www.wa.swimming.org.au

Swimming WA Annul Report 2005/2006 Contents

Vision Statement 4

Key Performance Areas 5

Office Bearers for the 2005 / 2006 Season 6

President’s Report 7

Executive Director’s Report 8

Development 10

Elite Swimming 16

Competitions Report 19

Records Officer Report 22

Technical Committee Report 25

Region Reports 26

Results & Awards 28

Registrations 38

Financial Statements 41 The Vision

“Swimming is seen as the Australian way of being healthy

by providing opportunities for all West Australians of all ages and abilities to be involved in a swimming lifestyle.”

 Swimming WA Annual Report 2005/2006 The Key Performance Areas

Development and Education

A well defined development pathway for swimmers, coaches, volunteers and officials at all levels.

Event Management

A vibrant, well organised, diverse event structure which provides the opportunity for participation to suit the needs of all levels of swimmers in accordance with development models.

Administration and Management

A friendly approachable organisation promoting effective customer service with a board structure providing strategic organisational direction that is clearly understood by all stakeholders.

Marketing and Growth

A growing sport and recreational activity in Western Australia in membership, participation and increased profile in the community.

Swimming WA Annual Report 2005/2006  Office bearers and life members for the 2005 / 2006 Season

Board of Management as at 24th Staff as at 30th April 2006 June 2006 Sarah Aulins, Development Officer Bruce Havilah, President CJ (Chris) Conway, Executive Director Ross Emerson, Vice President Wendy Duncan, Finance and Administration Officer Jeanette Bailey, Board Member Courtney Jobe, AFL Seconded Trainee Richard Bairstow, Board Member Glenn Riekie, Operations Manager Dot Harris, Board Member Brooke Shea, Development Officer Jeff Williams, Board Member Samantha Shields, Development Manager Simon Redmond, ASCTA Delegate Sara Teshome, Membership Services Officer

Life Members

1925 TW Jones*, 1929 J Cook*, 1936 MD O’Musgrave*, 1940 W Boylan*, 1941 AE Middleton*, 1943 TH Goudie* BEM, 1943 JG Whittle*, 1944 AE Blakers*, 1946 CE Newsham*, 1950 WJ Kirkby*, 1951 R Bestman* BEM, 1951 WF Oats*, 1953 WJ Kestral*, 1955 B Oliver*, 1958 GH Yewers*, 1958 JF Howson OBE JP, 1962 AE Wilson*, 1962 ED Yeldon*, 1968 FW Dawson*, 1968 CA Kanair*, 1972 DM Nordahl MBE*, 1979 RW Bally*, 1979 CN Boys* SM, 1979 JM Shepherd, 1979 DC Watson*, 1981 JF Stephens*, 1981 EJ Symes OAM, 1982 LT Stephens, 1982 AL Moebius*, 1983 TE Brazier, 1984 RA Patching, 1986 SP Bratton, 1986 IW Murray, 1989 CA Lee, 1989 RK Duff, 1994 W de Smedt., 2001 J Collins, 2003 M Jefferson, H Pedretti, 2004 L Arrowsmith, M Gerber, P Prunster, 2006 C Prunster. Newsham*, 1950 WJ Kirkby*, 1951 R Bestman* BEM, 1951 WF Oats*, 1953 WJ Kestral*, 1955 B Oliver*, 1958 GH Yewers*, 1958 JF Howson OBE JP, 1962 AE Wilson*, 1962 ED Yeldon*, 1968 FW Dawson*, 1968 CA Kanair*, 1972 DM Nordahl MBE*, 1979 RW Bally*, 1979 CN Boys* SM, 1979 JM Shepherd, 1979 DC Watson*, 1981 JF Stephens*, 1981 EJ Symes OAM, 1982 LT Stephens, 1982 AL Moebius*, 1983 TE Brazier, 1984 RA Patching, 1986 SP Bratton, 1986 IW Murray, 1989 CA Lee, 1989 RK Duff, 1994 W de Smedt., 2001 J Collins, 2003 M Jefferson, H Pedretti, 2004 L Arrowsmith, M Gerber, P Prunster.

Deceased*

 Swimming WA Annual Report 2005/2006 President’s Report

It is with great pride that I present my first Throughout the past year I have been proud to lead a Board formal annual report to members; I thank that has embraced the ideals of open communication, you for the confidence you showed when accountability, consultation, and good corporate governance electing me as Association President in July – in all these areas we have made giant progress but there 2005. is still much to be done and the progress made in 2005/6 will, I am sure, spur the Board of 2006/7 to continue in this The past year has been one achievement direction. for Swimming WA; we have continued to honor our athletes who have risen to the top of international The Go Club initiative of Swimming Australia has been competition and who have returned with medals, records, warmly adopted by Swimming WA and our ability to offer and PBs. Not only have our high performance swimmers so much through this program, and to develop the club competed in the pool with distinction, but they have always structure in all areas of WA, is underpinned by support conducted themselves in a professional and dignified way from Swimming Australia for which I thank them. that brings credit to themselves, their families, and to The year has been one of continuing good relationships with Swimming WA – for such exemplary conduct I congratulate so many stakeholders – each of them, from Government them. Agencies, to commercial sponsors, from peek bodies to But, the focus of your Association is also on the younger support organizations, from families to volunteers, have swimmers, the developing swimmers and the recreational been recognized and thanked throughout the year, but no swimmers – all swimmers, from the enthusiastic new matter how you are involved, or how you serve our sport, I member to the dedicated elite athlete, are a valued part of thank you on behalf of all members. our membership and all will be equally considered when I note with great pride the expansion of Open Water your Board of Directors evaluates and introduces policies activities in WA and congratulate all those involved in this for the Association. side of swimming; I also commend our swimmers with a Your Board is conscious that the beginner of today may disability (SWDs) who continue to progress and who also be the future World or Olympic champion of tomorrow, form an important part of our membership. but whilst swimming continues to shape the character and I take this opportunity to thank my colleagues on the Board the maturity of our members, and while they continue to – like so many people in our volunteer dependent sport develop as responsible citizens, SWA will have been proud they too are volunteers who give of their time and their to have made a contribution to their success. expertise without thought of reward or praise – that your In a year of success it is disappointing to note the reduction Association has made so much progress and is in such a in membership numbers and I am mindful of research good position is due to the dedication and contribution of undertaken by Swimming Australia into this and other Board members. membership issues - as a sport, we must be vigilant to Finally I thank the ED and all his staff ; in a year of support and to provide for all swimmers at all levels and challenges they have all provided your association with an all potentials. We must be careful not to focus on just the administration of which we can all be proud. I have been ‘top end’ and your Board will be critically examining all fortunate to enjoy the close support of our ED and have Association activities and encouraging clubs to do likewise valued his counsel and advice throughout the year. so that the demands and expectations of members are identified, acknowledged and, where possible, met. After a year of support from members, progress in so many areas, and one in which Swimming WA took its rightful To meet this goal, members of the Board and our ED will be place in the National sporting landscape, I look forward to visiting as many centres as possible to share the valuable seeing our Association move towards further fulfilling its research undertaken by Swimming Australia and to seek potential in the coming year. your input as to the future direction of SWA.

We will also be working closely with our executive to examine our processes, our programs, our operations, and our structures throughout the coming year to ensure Bruce Havilah that we maintain best practice and operate at all levels of all areas at maximum efficiency to ensure peak service President delivery to members. 22nd June 2006

Swimming WA Annual Report 2005/2006  Executive Director’s Report

The year under review, 2005/6, has been Throughout the year, your Executive has worked closely with one of progress for the administration a number of Committees, and I acknowledge with gratitude of the Association; under the guidance the contribution made by various Committees, and other of, and with the support of, the Board, volunteers, to administrative and operational activities; the the Association has examined processes, very diversity of Committee membership ensures that my policies, and operational procedures. staff and I have a range of valuable contributions from which we can advise the Board, and from which we can better Having completed my first full year in this understand the issues facing clubs and their members. role, and with the benefit of that experience, I am working with the Board to further develop our formal policies I have already mentioned the support of the Finance and to ensure that, as the demands of accountability and committee and it would be remiss of me if I did not compliance extend to all areas of business operations, acknowledge the work of the Competition Planning, Open Swimming WA is at the forefront of best practice. Water Swimming, and the Technical Committees – each has addressed a number of issues in the year under review and The President has made reference to the success of our each has made a significant contribution to the Association’s swimmers in both the pool and in open water; the success success. of your Association within its administrative operations is clearly exemplified by the financial results this year – that One of the most important roles for Swimming WA is to your Association should project a deficit at the beginning present events, meets, and competition that provides for of the year, maintain and increase its activities, and then all members and that allows the continual development record a substantial surplus reflects a very conservative of swimmers’ times; the program of events has been the and cautious budget, controlled expenditure, a lack of subject of some review during the year and that review any extravagances, improved revenue streams, on-going will continue into this year – we are about to enter the expenditure review, increased sponsorship, and fiscal second consultative stage so I do ask all clubs to grasp the restraint throughout the year. opportunity to influence the competition calendar so that it may reflect contemporary issues, the needs of swimmers The details are illustrated within the accounts that form and, most importantly, that it recognize the wishes of part of the Annual Report and I extend to the Finance parents and the wider support network within families. Committee, comprising Garry Williams, Dot Harris, Roy John and Ryan Arblaster, my sincere thanks for their To all the pool deck officials, the recorders, the meet participation in the sound financial management of your directors, the timekeepers, and all the volunteers who work Association. so closely with our event staff to stage our events, I thank you for your part in ensuring the success of that part of our Our service delivery to members continued to play a activities. major role in our program of activities – the design and presentation of development programs across the whole The relationships enjoyed by Swimming WA its stakeholders of WA is a huge undertaking that underpins the Strategic continue to grow in strength and the enduring nature Plan and which is aligned to the programs of Swimming of these relationships underpins our success. Not only Australia; most importantly, our development activities do we rely on our sponsors from both Government and reflect the input of clubs to the overall program. commercial sectors for financial support, we frequently turn to them for advice and good counsel; they are always The success of these programs is due to the participation as generous with their professional support as they are with of clubs and the many program presenters who work with their financial contributions. Association staff to provide development opportunities to swimmers, coaches, technical officials, and administrators. Finally, I want to emphasize and acknowledge the role, Continued financial support from various sponsors makes contribution, and dedication of Association staff; the nature it possible for the staffing and development of programs, of operating a State Sports Association is such that it is increased contributions from sponsors, as well as from a 7 day a week exercise, it involves unsociable hours so Association revenue, has allowed us to expand this vital that it sometimes demands huge personal sacrifices. The area of service to members. very nature of our operations quite rightly requires that

 Swimming WA Annual Report 2005/2006 Executive Director’s Report our staff constantly consider the competing and equally valid interests of all our members when allocating limited resources. All our staff are very professional in representing your Association and they are highly respected amongst our members, our peers, and our stakeholders. I know their efforts are appreciated from the very many letters, emails, and calls I receive to acknowledge and commend their commitment and enthusiasm – on your behalf, and from my own perspective, I thank them, as I do all the members for your loyalty and support throughout the year.

CJ (Chris) Conway

Executive Director

23rd June 2006

Swimming WA Annual Report 2005/2006  Development

Coach Education Swimming WA would like to thank SAL and ASCTA for the development of resources and the streamlining of Coaching Courses administration processes improving the professionalism Swimming Australia’s five tier licence structure entered its of the licence system. SWA would also like to thank all third year of operation in 2005/06. Swimming Australia course presenters for their ongoing contribution to coach (SAL) launched the Gold Licence Coaching qualification at education in WA. the Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association (ASCTA) Conference on the Gold Coast in May, 2005. The professional resource manuals developed last season Coach Development for the Green Licence and Bronze Licence courses were Coach Development Pathway positively received by WA candidates sitting these courses this season. Swimming WA began utilising the Presenters Swimming WA launched its Coach Development Pathway in CD Rom developed by SAL and ASCTA for the Green 2005/06 having developed eligibility and selection criteria Licence courses which were also positively received. for each of our performance squads:

In the 2005/06 season, Swimming WA conducted seven • Fisher & Paykel State Youth Squad Green Licence Courses, one Bronze Licence course and one • Age Development Squad Swimmer with a Disability course. A total of 91 candidates participated in Green Licence courses across the state, a • Country Development Squad decrease on last season’s statistics which attracted 150 • Academy of Sport candidates. A total of 18 candidates attended the first Bronze Licence course conducted in WA and 11 candidates • 8 x Region Squads attended the Swimmer with a Disability extension course. Each squad offered positions for a Mentor Coach, Head Swimming WA conducted three Green Licence Courses Coach and Assistant Coach with eligibility and selection in the metropolitan area at Challenge Stadium with a criteria as well as an application process for coaches who total of 64 candidates. Four Green Licence Courses were were interested in gaining professional development in any conducted in the regional towns of Bunbury, Port Hedland, of these positions. Kununurra and Bruce Rock with a total of 27 participants. The Coach Development Pathway was designed to complement the Athlete Development Pathway and provide Coach Accreditation coaches with an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and improve their training plans at their home program to 46 candidates who undertook a Green Licence Course in produce better performance results from our swimmers. 2004/05 completed their Green Licence accreditation in 2005/06, a 100% increase on last year’s completion rate. One candidate who participated in the Bronze Licence SunSmart Performance Clinics - course gained their accreditation (7 in 2004/05) and one Coaching Stream coach was awarded their Silver Licence (0 last season). Candidates have 12 months to complete all tasks to Swimming WA conducted its annual professional gain accreditation. development weekends through its SunSmart program for swimming coaches of all levels. These weekends are The administration of ASCTA moved from Albury to designed as an opportunity for coaches to enhance their Melbourne in July, 2005 with a fresh approach. ASCTA’s knowledge and skills from the theoretical and practical first task was to conduct a lengthy audit process to sessions. ensure that all coaches had completed all accreditation requirements and had received an accreditation certificate. One (1) metropolitan clinic and eight (8) regional clinics were After completion of the audit, Swimming WA had a total of conducted during 2005. Swimming WA attracted high profile 191 accredited coaches (58 Green, 104 Bronze, 26 Silver, 3 interstate coaches, Michael Bohl (coach of World Champion Gold) at the end of the 2005/06 season. Although this was Open Water Swimmer, Brendan Capell) and Rohan Taylor down from last season (491), the audit process shows a (coach of World Champion and Commonwealth Record more accurate accreditation list. Holder, Danni Miatke) as guest speakers for our 2005

1 0 Swimming WA Annual Report 2005/2006 Development metropolitan clinic. Michael discussed his specialty areas of GO Club Coach Workshops Catering for Diverse Groups and Swimming Club Success while Rohan focused on Maintaining Motivation and Focus Swimming Australia launched its national club coach throughout the season. 70 coaches from 46 clubs attended development program, GO Club Coach, in October, 2005. this coach education weekend, numbers were up from 54 The workshop for the inaugural year of the program, to coaches last season. be implemented in all states, was “Building a Team.” The workshop focused on The Role of the Coach, Team Image High performance WA coaches, including Olympic and and a Partnership with Parents aimed at strengthening the Commonwealth games coaches, Bernie Mulroy and Grant sport at the grass roots level. Stoelwinder, WAIS coach, Dion Mepham and Age Group coaches, Mel Tantrum, Rod Bonsack and Kareena Preston Swimming WA conducted one (1) metropolitan and eight visited the eight (8) regional clinics. Coach Education (8) regional GO Club Coach workshops between October focused on Swimming Australia’s national program, and December, 2005. A total of 61 participants attended GO Club, with workshops on “Building a Team.” During the GO Club Coach workshops with 30% males and 70% practical sessions, the visiting coaches adopted a Mentor females. 54% of the participants were from metropolitan role, allowing regional coaches to step up and take a more clubs and 46% of participants were from regional clubs. active role in delivering training sessions to a region squad. 37 regional coaches attended one of these weekends with attendance down on last year’s 48 coaches. Officials Education Officiating Courses

Swimming WA & Masters Swimming WA, launched its joint officiating training program in the 2005/06 season. Swimming Australia developed a draft national competency based curriculum for all officiating positions which Swimming WA presenter’s trialled on behalf of the national body. The positions included General Principles, Timekeeping, Check Starter & Marshal, Starter, Recorder, Announcer, Judge of Strokes, Inspector of Turns and Referee. Swimming WA continued to offer its state curriculum for the position of Meet Director. The competency based curriculum was positively received by trainee officials who were happy to undertake assessment when they were competent rather than completing a set number of training sessions.

Swimming WA and Masters Swimming WA conducted two (2) metropolitan courses and eight (8) regional courses in 2005/06. 136 volunteers participated in one of these courses across the state compared to 42 last season, a 224% increase in attendance. Education sessions for each officiating position were offered at each of the courses with participants offered the flexibility to attend the session of the position they were interested in gaining knowledge, experience and accreditation.

Swimming WA and Masters Swimming WA conducted the two (2) metropolitan courses at Challenge Stadium and Claremont Pool for a total of 31 candidates, an increase of 210% from last season. Eight joint officiating courses were conducted in the regional towns of Bunbury, Narrogin,

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Kalgoorlie, Midland (Wheatbelt), Geraldton, Exmouth, Club Administrator Education Port Hedland and Derby for a total of 105 candidates, an increase of 228% from last season. GO Club Administrator Workshops Swimming Australia launched the national club administrator development program, GO Club Administrator, in October, 2005. The workshop for the inaugural year of the program, to be implemented in all states, was designed to provide club administrators with information about Swimming Australia’s GO Swim and GO Club Administrator programs with an explanation of the GO Club PB Workbook Assessment Tool components developed for clubs to assess their administration strengths and weaknesses.

Swimming WA conducted one (1) metropolitan and eight (8) regional GO Club Administrator workshops between October and December, 2005. A total of 46 participants attended the GO Club Administrator sessions with 26% males and 74% females. 24% of the participants were from metropolitan clubs and 76% of participants were from regional clubs.

GO Club PB Workbook & Telstra Swimming Assistance Fund

The GO Club PB Workbook forms part of the GO Club Officiating Accreditation Administrator program designed as an assessment tool 19 officials from metropolitan and country clubs gained 36 for clubs to assess their strengths and weaknesses. The accreditations in most officiating positions in 2005/06, an assessment tool is divided into five key areas that have average of almost 2 accreditations per official. Swimming been identified as core areas of an efficiently managed WA accredited 4 officials in General Principles, 3 officials swimming club: Membership, Administration, Activities, in Timekeeping, 14 officials as Check Starter & Marshals, Coaching & Officiating and Marketing & Promotion. 6 officials as Starters, 3 officials as Inspector of Turns, 5 The Telstra Swimming Assistance Fund provides clubs officials as Judge of Strokes and 1 Referee. In comparison with an opportunity to apply for an equipment grant to to the 2004/05 season, Swimming WA accredited 46 develop their swimmers and coaches. The grants were Timekeepers, 4 Check Starter & Marshals, 2 Starters, 3 made possible through Telstra, Swimming Australia and the Recorders and 5 Referees. Swimming Australia Foundation.

At the end of 2005/06, Swimming WA has a total of 729 29 out of the 85 Swimming WA clubs completed and accredited officials. 5 General Principles, 686 Timekeepers, submitted their GO Club PB Workbook and applied for the 88 Check Starter & Marshals, 36 Starters, 39 Recorders, 13 Telstra Swimming Assistance Fund. The most popular items Inspector of Turns, 8 Judge of Strokes and 25 Referees. clubs applied for were the Telstra equipment cage, lane Swimming WA thank Swimming Australia for developing ropes, pace clocks and timing equipment. the draft national competency based curriculum, Masters Swimming WA congratulates the 9 clubs who received the Swimming WA, for their cooperation and professionalism Telstra Swimming Assistance Fund last season: Rockingham, in course coordination and course delivery and all course Manjimup, Kojonup, Geraldton, Kwinana, Swan Hills, presenters for their ongoing contribution to officiating Rossmoyne, Kununurra and Albany. education in WA.

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Recruitment - Schools Clinics provided professional coaching opportunities during the school swimming season, complementing existing SunSmart Get in the Swim school aquatic programs. Clinics provided an opportunity The SunSmart Get in the Swim program is Swimming WA’s to improve swimming skills including starts, turns, finishes, initiative to link schools with swimming clubs and provide relay changeovers, race strategies and techniques in the a feeder system from grass roots swimming into elite lead up to school and interschool swimming events. swimming. All participants receive Swimming WA’s club brochure which The SunSmart Get in the Swim program, completed its third contains information about clubs across the state, their year, and involved three separate programs in 2005/06: coaches, training venue and contact details for obtaining SunSmart Breakfast with the Stars, SunSmart School Swim further information. Clinics and SunSmart School Swim Squads. SunSmart School Swim Squads a) SunSmart Breakfast with the Stars Swimming WA conducted structured training sessions for The SunSmart Breakfast with the Stars was conducted nine (9) school swim schools across in metropolitan and in December, 2005 to launch the start of the summer regional areas in Term 1, 2006. The program consisted swimming season. A total of 211 people, of which, 183 of two sessions per week for six weeks. 285 swimmers were students and 28 were teachers attended an informal participated in the school squad program; swimmers were breakfast at Challenge Stadium. 14 metropolitan schools a mixture of primary and secondary school students aged and 2 country schools participated in the breakfast. between 9 and 16 years in Years 4 to 12. The program concluded with each squad participating in their local Three of Western Australia’s elite swimmers: Lara Carroll, swimming club time trial with clubs being able to recruit Athens Olympian, Eamon Sullivan, Athens Olympian and these participants as new members. Jennifer Reilly, Athens Olympian were invited as this year’s guest speakers. Bill Kirby OAM, dual Olympian and previous breakfast star, joined the morning as the MC for the second year. Students ranged in age from 8 – 17 years, a small percentage of participants were club members with the majority being novice swimmers who participate in school swimming carnivals.

Lara, Eamon and Jennifer were invited as guest speakers to talk about their experiences as junior club swimmers and promote the SunSmart message. The focus of their presentations was about how they became involved in Metropolitan schools involved in the program were St swimming and their experiences as club members. Anthony’s, Warwick Senior High School, City Beach Primary The SunSmart Breakfast with the Stars has become a very School, Lumen Christi College, St John’s Primary School, popular event on the school calendar. All participants St Muchin’s Primary School and St Andrew’s Catholic received Swimming WA’s club brochure containing Primary School. Regional schools involved in the program information about our clubs. were Kearnan College, Manjimup and Bunbury Cathedral Grammar, Bunbury. b) SunSmart School Swim Clinics Schools and swimming clubs were linked with school squad Swimming WA conducted SunSmart School Swim Clinics in swimmers attending a club time trial as an introduction Term 1, 2006 in both metropolitan and country schools. A to club swimming as well as providing our clubs with an total of 638 school swimmers participated in 20 clinics across opportunity to recruit new members. Of the 285 swimmers the state with 389 swimmers at 12 clinics in the metropolitan who participated in the school squad program, 80 attended area and 249 swimmers at 8 clinics in regional areas. 460 of a club time trial. Swimming clubs recruited 1.25% of these the participants were primary aged children and 178 were attendees as new members, similar to last year’s statistics secondary school students. Age groups ranged from 9 to 16 where clubs recruited 1.3% of swimmers who attended years with swimmers in Year 4 to 12 at school. their time trials.

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Participation – Junior Club 2005/06. 58.9% of the total number of swimmers who Swimmers participated were girls and 41.1% were boys. 17.1% of the total number of participants attended the metropolitan GO Swim clinic while 82.9% attended the regional clinics.

Swimming Australia restructured the GO Swim program to Swimming WA thank Healthway and the Cancer Council target first year club members rather than learn to swim WA for their support of these development programs. members as they recognised that swimming clubs required assistance attracting new members. After a 12 month trial in QLD, Swimming Australia provided a GO Swim New Member Kit to every new swimming club member under the age of 12 years this season. GO Swim kits included a back sac, a water bottle, a parent handbook, a personal best booklet and a swimmer nutrition guide.

Swimming WA distributed 1127 GO Swim New Member Kits across the state through the club structure based on the membership database statistics at February, 2006. At this time, 18% of our members were new to the sport of swimming and under 12 years of age. The GO Swim kits have received much positive feedback from clubs who have distributed them to their new members.

SunSmart Junior Swim Clinics Recruitment & Participation Programs Swimming WA conducted one (1) metropolitan and 14 regional SunSmart Junior Swim Clinics in 2005/06. One Shell Novice Swim Meets clinic was held in the metropolitan area in the April School Swimming WA entered its 40th year of partnership Holidays. 14 regional clinics were held over the summer with Shell in the 2005/06 season. Shells are a fantastic season in each of Swimming WA’s eight (8) regions with opportunity for novice and club swimmers to compete in a some regions holding two clinics. fun and enjoyable swim meet, while for clubs it provides an The clinics targeted 7 – 13 year old registered swimming club excellent recruitment opportunity. members and provided a low key environment for swimmers In 2005/06, 19 swimming clubs hosted a Shell Novice Swim to develop their stroke technique and competition skills. Meet, 11 in the metropolitan area and 8 in regional areas. Swimmers were able to meet some of WA’s elite athletes 824 swimmers participated in the Shells series with a total who provided the coaching expertise. Swimmers were able of 2437 entries. 58% of participants were girls and 42% of to meet current elite swimmers including Jennifer Reilly, participants were boys. The most popular age group were Jim Piper, Lara Carroll and Travis Nederpelt and retired 9 and 10 years with a total of 255 participants. athletes who are now coaching including Bill Kirby. These clinics are seen as an important tool to maintain the interest To promote participation and recruitment opportunities, of our junior swimmers with 54% of our members being Swimming WA and Shell offered two prizes of $1000, which under the age of 12 years. The clinics are a combination of all host clubs were eligible to win. Lawley Aquatic swimming fun, non-competitive swim sessions while allowing our elite club won the $1000 prize for the host club with the most athletes to interact with the swimming community and gain number of participants and the $1000 prize for recruiting skills as junior coaches. the highest number of swimmers from their “Shell” meet.

A total of 504 swimmers participated in Swimming WA’s Swimming WA thank the Shell Company of Australia Ltd series of 2005/06 SunSmart Junior Swim Clinics. Swimming for their ongoing support and dedication to “Shells” meets, WA increased the total number of clinics conducted from which continue to provide excellent opportunities for both 7 in 2004-05 to 15 in 2005-06 which resulted in a 125% junior club and novice swimmers throughout Western increase in participants from 224 in 2004/05 to 504 in Australia.

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Swimming for All Swimmers with a Disability

Indigenous Swimming Swimming WA endeavours to continually improve the services it offers swimmers with a disability. The 2005/06 Swimming WA, in partnership with the Department of Sport season offered a varied competition program with multi- & Recreation, conducted the second year of its Indigenous disability events for swimmers with a disability from novice Swimming Program in conjunction with five swimming clubs to state level events. and with support from Swimming Australia. The program was expanded from one to five with two conducted in the Swimmers with a Disability continued to be able to apply metropolitan area and three conducted in regional areas. for classification through Swimming WA for each of the five disability areas: Functional, Intellectual, Hearing 119 indigenous swimmers from Midland, Armadale, Port Impaired, Vision Impaired and Transplant. Swimming WA Hedland, Katanning and Coolgardie participated in two classified 25 swimmers with a disability in 2005/06 with swim sessions per week for eight weeks. Swimmers were 11 functional classifications, 11 intellectual classifications, aged between 8 and 16 years. The program concluded 1 hearing impaired classification, 2 vision impaired with a time trial night conducted by the swimming club classifications and no transplant classifications. so swimmers could experience an introduction to club swimming and to provide the club with an opportunity to Swimming WA conducted two Functional Classification recruit new members. Assessment Sessions for 14 swimmers with a disability in 2005/06. Our team of volunteer medical and technical A link was provided between the indigenous swimming classifiers provided an opportunity for these swimmers program and the swimming club by utilising the club head to gain classification status to enable them to compete in coach in a mentor role to provide support and guidance Swimming WA and Swimming Australia events. Swimming to the indigenous program coach. The indigenous program WA would like to thank its volunteer medical and technical coaches were offered the opportunity to gain their Green classifiers for their contribution to SWD classifications. Licence coaching accreditation through the program. Clubs were provided with an opportunity to recruit new Samantha Shilelds members by opening their time trials up to indigenous Development Manager swimming program participants. Of the 119 swimmers who participated in the indigenous swimming program, 12 attend a club time trial. Swimming clubs did not recruit any members who attended a club time trial this season.

Swimming WA thank Swimming Australia and the Department of Sport and Recreation for their support and funding of this program.

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Fisher & Paykel State Age Squad

The 2005/06 Swimming WA Fisher & Paykel State Youth Squad was selected based on the performances of swimmers aged 13 – 16 years at the 2005 Fisher & Paykel Australian Age Championships held at Chandler Aquatic Centre, Brisbane in April, 2005.

Selection criteria for 13 and 14 year olds was achievement of a top five placing, 15 year olds was achievement of a top four placing and 16 year olds was achievement of a top Age Development Squad three placing at the national age event. 22 swimmers met The 2005/06 Swimming WA Age Development Squad was the selection criteria which was 3 more swimmers than selected based on performances of 13 – 18 year old swimmers 2004/05. at the 2005 Fisher & Paykel Australian Age Championships Eligibility and selection criteria were developed this year and the 2005 SunSmart State Championship Series. The for coaches as part of Swimming WA’s coach development Age Development Squad is designed to recognise and foster pathway. Coaches who were the primary coach of the the talent of WA’s swimmers who have achieved a National highest placed athlete in the 2005 Fisher & Paykel squad Finalist performance level of swimming. 20 swimmers were selected to attend the 2005 Fisher & Paykel Camp in were selected in this year’s squad, 11 down on last year’s Canberra. numbers who met the same selection criteria.

The annual Fisher & Paykel State Youth Camp was Swimming WA, in its new Coach Development Pathway, conducted in Canberra at the Australian Institute of developed eligibility and selection criteria for Head Coach Sport (AIS) in July, 2005 and involved a combination of and Assistant Coach positions for the Age Development the Western Australian, Victorian, South Australian and Squad. Coaches needed to be the primary coach of a Tasmanian State Youth Squads. swimmer selected in the Age Development Squad and were invited to attend the 2005 Development Squad Camp The WA squad consisted of 22 swimmers, three coaches in Bunbury, 2005. and one team manager. The squad travelled as a group to Canberra for five days of intensive training sessions that The annual Swimming WA Development Squad Camp was were overseen by Swimming Australia’s National Youth conducted in Bunbury at the South West Sports Centre Coach, Leigh Nugent. WA age group coaches selected and combined the Age Development Squad, the Country as Assistant Coaches for the camp were Wayne De Lacy Development Squad and the Academy of Sport squads. 11 (Central Aquatic), Nick Watkins (Southside Wesley) and Age Development Squad swimmers attended Swimming Mark Staiger (Arena). WA’s 2005 Development Squad Camp in Bunbury. Marie Barnfield (Kalgoorlie) was selected as Head Coach for Swimmers participated in two intensive daily pool the squad at the camp and Suzette Felton (Uniswim) and sessions, one body balance fitness class, sports science Mike Warnock (Golden West Dolphins) were selected as sessions, drugs in sport presentations and team building Assistant Coaches. Dion Mepham (Western Sprint) was activities. Assistant coaches conducted pool sessions and selected as the Mentor Coach for the 2005 Development participated in professional development sessions with the Squad Camp. National Youth coach. Athletes participated in two intensive training sessions Swimming WA thank Swimming Australia and Fisher each day, a daily body balance fitness class, team building & Paykel for their support and contribution to this age activities and social activities. Coaches attended rigorous development program and ASCTA-WA for their contribution planning sessions under the guidance of Mentor Coach, to the development of WA coaches at this level. Dion Mepham, who challenged their knowledge and enhanced their programming skills to improve the quality of sessions back in their home programs.

Swimming WA thank the Department of Sport & Recreation for its support of this program.

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Country Development Squad to foster the talent of regional and remote swimmers and coaches who are aiming to achieve a national The 2005/06 Swimming WA Country Development Squad standard of swimming. Swimmers are selected based on was selected based on performances of 12 – 18 year old their performances relative to achieving a National Age swimmers at the 2005 Fisher & Paykel Australian Age qualifying time. The Academy of Sport is divided into two Championships, the 2005 SunSmart State Championship levels, scholarship holders and squad members. Series and the 2005 Alcoa Country Championships. The Country Development Squad is designed to recognise and 11 swimmers and 5 coaches were selected as part of the foster the talent of WA’s swimmers who have achieved a 2005/06 Academy of Sport program. 6 swimmers and State Finalist standard of swimming. 28 swimmers were 4 coaches were selected as scholarship holders and 5 selected in this year’s squad, the same number of swimmers swimmers and one coach were selected as squad members. meeting the selection criteria as last year. The numbers are similar to last season’s numbers.

Swimming WA, in its new Coach Development Pathway, The 2005/06 Academy of Sport program funded four developed eligibility and selection criteria for Head Coach Academy coaches to travel to Perth for the SunSmart coach and Assistant Coach positions for the Country Development education weekend with high performance interstate Squad. Coaches needed to be the primary coach of a coaches, Michael Bohl and Rohan Taylor. Scholarship swimmer selected in the Country Development Squad and swimmers and coaches received funding to attend the were invited to attend the 2005 Development Squad Camp SunSmart State Age Championships and Alcoa Country in Bunbury, 2005. Championships in Perth during the January School Holidays in their pursuit of achieving a National Age qualifying The annual Swimming WA Development Squad Camp was time. Swimmers and coaches attending the National Age conducted in Bunbury at the South West Sports Centre Championships received funding towards travel costs for and combined the Age Development Squad, the Country this meet. Development Squad and the Academy of Sport squads. 21 Country Development Squad swimmers attended Swimming The annual Swimming WA Development Squad Camp WA’s 2005 Development Squad Camp in Bunbury. Paul was conducted in Bunbury at the South West Sports Birch (Mandurah) was selected as Head Coach of the squad Centre and combined the Age Development Squad, at the camp and Michael Bray (Busselton), Sara Levien the Country Development Squad and the Academy of (Exmouth) and Cheryl Duggan (Kambalda) were selected Sport squads. 10 swimmers and 4 coaches attended the as Assistant Coaches. Dion Mepham (Western Sprint) was 2005 Development Squad Camp in Bunbury. Athletes selected as the Mentor Coach for the 2005 Development participated in two training sessions each, a body balance Squad Camp. fitness class and team building activities. Coaches attended rigorous planning sessions under the guidance of Dion Swimmers participated in two training sessions each, a body Mepham, who challenged their knowledge and enhanced balance fitness class and team building activities. Coaches their programming skills which will improve the quality of attended rigorous planning sessions under the guidance sessions back in their home programs. of Dion Mepham, who challenged their knowledge and enhanced their programming skills which will improve the Two athletes in 2005/06 Academy of Sport program qualified quality of sessions back in their home programs. for and competed at the 2006 Fisher & Paykel Australian Age Championships, the same number as last season. 6 Swimming WA thank the Department of Sport & Recreation former Academy athletes also qualified for and competed for its support of this program. at the 2006 Fisher & Pakel Australian Age Championships. 1 previous Academy swimmer was selected as a WAIS Development Squad athlete. Academy of Sport – North West & Goldfields Swimming WA thank the Department of Sport & Recreation for their ongoing support, Dion Mepham (Western Sprint), The Academy of Sport program has provided support the Academy Mentor Coach and the Academy coaches, for talented athletes and coaches in the North West and their swimmers and parents for their commitment to this Goldfields regions the last seven years in their pursuit of regional program. high performance swimming. The aim of the program is

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Region Squads - SunSmart Performance Clinics

The eight 2005/06 Swimming WA Region Squads were selected based on performances of 11 – 18 year old swimmers at the 2005 Fisher & Paykel Australian Age Championships, the 2005 SunSmart State Championship Series, the 2005 Alcoa Country Championships and a selected regional swim meet. Swimming WA’s Region Squads are designed to identify and recognise talent of regional swimmers who have achieved a state qualifying standard of swimming. 151 swimmers were selected in this year’s squads, slightly less than last year’s 164 swimmers selected.

Swimming WA, in its new Coach Development Pathway, developed eligibility and selection criteria for Head Coach and Assistant Coach positions for each of its eight Region Squads. Coaches needed to be the primary coach of a swimmer selected in one of the Region Squads and were invited to attend one of the eight SunSmart Performance Clinics conducted across regional WA.

Swimmers and coaches were provided with an opportunity to participate in an intensive weekend clinic under the guidance of a high performance Mentor Coach. The weekend was designed for swimmers and coaches to gain high performance training experience, to develop competition skills and experience a Swimming WA development squad program.

Swimming WA thank Healthway for its continued support, the visiting mentor coaches for their commitment to swimmer and coach development in WA and the regional coaches for their commitment and dedication to the development of swimming in regional WA.

Samantha Shields

Development Manager

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SunSmart State LC Championship The Hancock Family Medical Foundation Open/Junior and Series Age Short Course Championships were held at Challenge Stadium during June, July and August attracting a total of Healthway, through the Cancer Council of WA continued 966 competitors and 4244 entries with twenty three West their support of the State Championships series in Australians travelling to Melbourne to compete in the 2005 2005/2006 promoting the SunSmart message. Held at Telstra Short Course Championships. Challenge Stadium during December and January the Rebecca Blevins made an impact on the State SC Record pinnacle of State swimming showcased the best Open, Age, book setting fifteen new records including the Girl’s 14 Relay and Multi Disability swimming talent in WA. From years 100m Breaststroke WA All Time in 1:12.82 previously these events 44 swimmers went on to compete at Australian held by Rachel Harris since 1993. Open Championships in Melbourne and 100 swimmers to the Australian Age Championships in Sydney. Our thanks go to the Hancock Family Medical Foundation and Gina Rinehart for their long term support of swimming The championship series incorporates the in Western Australia. • SunSmart State Open / Junior Championships

• SunSmart State Age Championships Alcoa Country Championships • SunSmart State Relay Championships Alcoa World Alumina Australia’s support of swimming • SunSmart State Junior Distance Championships throughout regional WA continued in 2006 as partner West Coast’s Garth Kates and Bobby Jovanovich were of country WA’s highest profile meet. The Alcoa Country both stand out performers among the 1882 swimmers Championships were held in January at Challenge Stadium competing in the series with Kates breaking Bill Kirby’s hosting 34 clubs from as far a field as Albany, Karratha, Boys 16yrs 100m Butterfly record that had stood for 13 Kalgoorlie and Esperance with 306 swimmers competing years and Jovanovich breaking four eleven year old records in 1735 events. in the Boy’s 16yrs 100m & 200m Freestyle records formerly Mandurah, Albany and Geraldton topped the medal tally held by Todd Pearson. in what was a very competitive meet. Mandurah won 109 Meet Directors Jeanette Bailey and Lorena Evans ensured medals including 49 Gold, 28 Silver and 32 Bronze followed the smooth running of the events which included a visiting by Albany’s total of 69 medals with 27 Gold, 18 Silver and team from Scotland preparing for the 2006 Commonwealth 24 Bronze and Geraldton’s 52 medals included 23 Gold, 24 Games in Melbourne. Silver and 5 Bronze.

The Country and Metropolitan Shields were decided Swimming WA thanks partner Alcoa World Alumina from club points for swimmer placing’s gained over the Australia for ongoing support developing swimming in championships with Mandurah winning the Country Shield communities throughout country Western Australia. and West Coast the Metropolitan Shield. Open Water Swimming

Hancock Family Medical OWS events were conducted by the Association on four Foundation State Short Course occasions again this season over distances of 2.5km, Championships 5km and 10km with great success. Some 650+ swimmers participated in the Association’s swims, a number that far The Hancock Family Medical Foundation’s generous exceeds previous years. sponsorship of the State Short Course Championships continued into the 2005 / 2006 season. The partnership The combination of medals and prize money, a variety between Swimming WA and the Hancock Family Medical of swims over distances longer than most other swims Foundation has been in place since 1993 providing on the State OWS calendar and an open format allowing participation opportunities and elite pathways throughout non-member swimmers to participate along side our own the State.

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members has seen our participant numbers swell quit Melissa Benson (City of Perth) was selected for the Pan significantly. The final event on the OWS program (swims Pac Team to compete in Vancouver, Canada and Nikita up to 10km) in January 2006 attracted 287 swimmers as Barsby (City of Perth) was selected in the Oceania Team many people finalised their preparations for the 20km to compete in Cairns. Congratulations to both swimmers Rottnest Channel Swim in February. who have been rewarded for their good performances and times at the nationals Championship medals were awarded over the 5km and 10km distances and collective times from all swims saw 10 Next season will see National OWS Championships return swimmers qualify for a travel assistance grant to attend this to Perth while the 2007 World Championship selection trials season’s National Championships on Manly Dam in Sydney in December 2006 will hopefully see one or two Swimming in April. WA members make the national Team for Melbourne.

The National Championships had a large contingent of 24 Some new initiatives are planned for 2006/2007 season as Swimming WA members contest the various Age Group and the OWS Committee continues to develop the Association’s Open categories over 5km, 10km and 25km. However, while OWS program for the benefit of its members and the the Age events attracted approximately 300 swimmers, the swimming community in general. waters of Manly Dam were very chilly with temperatures down around 16-17C and consequently many swimmers performed below their potential. Schools & Colleges Relays

The following were success stories for our WA swimmers: The 2006 Schools & Colleges Relays were held on Sunday 26th February with a total of 696 team entries from 37 James MacFarlan schools, up from 560 teams last year. Several new schools West Coast – Gold medal in the Boys 13 yrs 5km and colleges entered teams for the first time adding to the excitement of the day. Jarrad Lawford The Primary Schools division adopted modified rules for City of Perth - Gold medal in the Boys 16 yrs 5km the second year in a row. No scores were kept and no Laura Shyrock disqualifications were made providing primary school participants with the opportunity to compete in a fun, relaxed City of Perth – Silver medal in the Girls 17-18 yrs 5km meet. All primary school swimmers received a SunSmart Benjamin Bray logbook and swim cap for their efforts. Secondary Schools competed for the Champion School Cup in both the boys Busselton – Silver medal in the Boys 14 yrs 10km and girls divisions. Full FINA rules applied in the afternoon Swimming WA also had 3 Technical Officials appointed as session and the competition between schools was fierce. Referees for the National OWS Championships; they were 2006 saw many records tumble with outstanding FINA OWS Referees Kevin Holtom and Richard Verboon performances in both the boys’ and girls’ divisions. who were accompanied for the first time by Robyn Arblaster Churchlands SHS ‘A’ team broke the record in the Year 10 who completed her OWS Referee’s training and practical Boys’ 4 x 50m Medley Relay to set a new record of 1:58.31. work this season. Christ Church Grammar School’s Year 11 Boys’ 4 x 50m Swimming Australia presented service awards to its OWS Medley Relay team set a new record of 1:55.09. Sacred officials at the championships and Kevin Holtom was Heart College’s ‘A’ team broke the record in the Year 11 presented with a silver pin award for having officiated at Girls’ Medley Relay to set a new record of 2:10.98. Christ ASI/SAL OWS championships for over 10 years. Church Grammar School’s ‘A’ team smashed the Year 11 Boys 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay record by almost 4 seconds to No WA swimmer made this year’s National OWS Team finish in 1:41.59. Penrhos College’s ‘A’ team set a record of which will be competing in Naples in Italy at the FINA 1:57.45 in the Year 11 Girls 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay. World OWS Championships. Richard Verboon from our OWS Committee will be attending as one of the FINA OWS officials working at these Championships.

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The winner of the 2006 Champion Boys’ School was Wesley All Schools Meet College, whose winning streak now spans five years. Christ The 2006 All Schools Meet entered its 11th consecutive Church Grammar School finished in second place and year having developed into one of WA’s more popular Scotch College in third. The winner of the 2006 Champion introductory carnivals for novice swimmers between 8 Girls’ School Cup, for the fourth consecutive year, was and 12 years of age. Swimmers represented their school Penrhos College, with a strong challenge from Iona College at a state competition even if they were not a member of a who finished second followed by Presbyterian Ladies’ swimming club. College in third place. Swimming WA utilised the 2006 event to promote swimming The traditional Pop Agnew Memorial Cup for the fastest as a sport for all. Swimming WA divided the meet into two Boys’ 6 x 50m Freestyle Relay team was contested for the divisions: Green division for Swimming WA club members 49th year. In 2006, the Christ Church Grammar School who hold a state qualifying time and Gold division for ‘A’ team of Tomasich, Jones, Tan, Rose, Swift & D’orsogna new swimmers or club members who do not hold a state comfortably took first place in 2:33.78. qualifying time. Modified rules were adopted to keep the The 23rd challenge of the traditional Lyn McClements/ event a purely novice swim meet. Swimmers with a disability Lynne Watson Perpetual Trophy for the fastest Girls’ 6 x were also encouraged to participate. All swimmers received 50m Freestyle Relay team was won by the Penrhos College a SunSmart swim cap, a SunSmart training logbook and ‘A’ team of Jefferies, Allart, Pez-Ipince, Rogers, Davies and swimming club brochure for participating. Hzstein with a winning time of 2:54.87. The 2006 All Schools Meet attracted 143 swimmers with Swimming WA’s Schools & Colleges Relays continue to 450 entries from 41 schools, an increase of 66% from last provide the only opportunity for both government and year’s participation numbers. Swimming WA sent letters of private schools to compete against each other in a top congratulations and a club brochure to novice swimmers quality competition. The high number of participants and who achieved state qualifying times. spectators demonstrate that this remains a very popular All swimmers participated in the march past in their school meet on the interschool swimming carnival calendar. teams waving their school flags to open the swim meet. Representatives from several schools commented on how A group of friendly, dedicated Swimming WA volunteers much their students enjoyed the competition at this meet. assisted first timers become familiar with marshalling and Thank you to the Swimming WA staff, technical officials and race start procedures. all volunteers from schools and Central TAFE who worked Swimming WA would like to thank all volunteers from very hard to ensure that the event ran smoothly and was Central TAFE, schools and officials who assisted on the day successful. Finally, thanks to the 37 Schools and Colleges to make this meet a fun and relaxed one for all swimmers, who competed in this year’s competition. parents and teachers.

Glenn Riekie

Operations Manager

Swimming WA Annual Report 2005/2006 2 1 Records Officer Report 2006

During the past season a total of 341 records were broken during the 2005 / 2006 season compared to the 510 for the 2004/2005 season.

The top 5 record breaking clubs were West Coast (175), Aqua Attack (60), Arena (26), Fremantle (20) then All Saints with (17). There was a total of 12 clubs whose members broke records.

The top 5 female record breakers were Rebecca Blevins ARE (26), Lauren Winter WES (21), Lara Carroll FRE (19), Sally Foster CAQ (10), followed by Amy Lucas WES (10). There were a total of 8 local female record breakers.

The top 5 male record breakers were Ross Briggs AAA (38), Bobby Jovanovich WES (27), Garth Kates WES (20), Peter D’Agostino WES (15) followed by Eamon Sullivan WES (11). There were a total of 22 local male record breakers.

Congratulations go to the following swimmers for breaking various Commonwealth and Australian Records during the past season.

Commonwealth Record Lara Carroll Women’s Short Course 400m Individual Medley 4:34.08 Jim Piper Men’s Long Course 200m Breaststroke 2:10.51

Australian Open All Comers Record Lara Carroll Women’s Short Course 400m Individual Medley 4:34.08 Jim Piper Men’s Long Course 200m Breaststroke 2:10.51

Australian Open Record Adam Lucas Men’s Short Course 100m Individual Medley 0:54.26 Lara Carroll Women’s Short Course 400m Individual Medley 4:34.08 Jim Piper Men’s Long Course 200m Breaststroke 2:10.51

Australian Open Club Relay West Coast Men’s Long Course 400m Freestyle Relay 3:41.26

Australian Age Lara Carroll 18yrs Long Course 200m Individual Medley 2:13.67 Lara Carroll 18yrs Long Course 200m Individual Medley 2:13.32 Lara Carroll 18yrs Long Course 400m Individual Medley 4:34.08

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State Statistics

The Oldest Male Long Course record broken was Ross Briggs of Aqua Attack 11yrs 400m Freestyle on 16th October 2005 which broke the record previously held by Colin Durnin of City of Perth set on 4th November 1978, a record that stood for 26 years and 347 days.

The most improved Male Long Course record broken was the WA Residential 16yrs 50m Backstroke which was reduced from Corey McIntosh’s time of 0:27.97 to Bobby Jovanovich’s time of 0:27.14 a 2.97% improvement.

The Oldest Male Short Course record broken was Lennard Bremer of Aqua Attack in the 10yrs 100m Breaststroke on 21st August 2005 which broke the record previously held by Aran Bean of Swan Hills on 30th August 1992, a record that had stood for 13yrs and 47 days old.

The most improved Male Short Course record broken was the WA All Comers, All Time & Residential 50m Backstroke which was reduced from Reece Harding’s time of 0:32.80 to Ross Briggs’s time of 0:31.15 and 5.03% improvement.

The Oldest Female Long Course record broken was Rebecca Blevins of Arena 14yrs 100m Breaststroke on 3rd January 2006 which broke the record previously held by Catherine Moore of Applecross set on 22nd January 1989, a record which had stood for 16yrs and 346 days old.

The most improved Female Long Course record broken was the WA Residential 14yrs 50m Breaststroke which was reduced from Rebecca Blevin’s time of 0:34.68 to Rebecca Blevin’s time of 0:34.04 an 1.85% improvement.

The Oldest Female Short Course record broken was Jemma Hawkins of Mandurah 11yrs 50m Breaststroke on 2nd July 2005 which broke the record previously held by Toni Ciffolilli of Bunbury on 21st June 1992, 13yrs and 11 days old.

The most improved Female Short Course record broken was the All Comers & Residential 13yrs 50m Breaststroke which was reduced from Elaine Konijn’s time of 0:34.99 to Rebecca Blevin’s time of 0:33.78 an 3.46% improvement.

There were 25 records older than 10 years old broken, 3 records older than 15 years old broken and 3 records older than 20 years old broken.

The swim meet that created the most activity was the 2005 Hancock FMF State SC Age Championships with 117 records being established, the next major meet was the 2005 Hancock FMF State Open Championships with 67 records.

Country Statistics

The top 5 record breaking clubs were Mandurah (96), Geraldton (20), Albany (10), Kambalda & Busselton (4) then Derby with (2). There was a total of 6 clubs whose members broke records.

The top 5 female record breakers were Alisha Clarke GER & Jemma Hawkins MDR (18), Merindah Dingjan MDR (16), Jacinta Sampey DER (2).

The top 5 male record breakers were Lyle Campbell MDR (12), Reece Child ALB (10), Matthew Duggan KAM & Benjamin Bray BUS (4), Ethan Williamson MDR (2).

The Oldest Male Long Course record broken was Matthew Duggan of Kambalda 15 years 50m Butterfly on 27th November 2005 which broke the record previously held by David Redfern of Mandurah set on 17th December 1988, a record that stood for 16yrs and 345 days.

The most improved Male Long Course record broken was the Country All Time and Residential 15 years 200m Medley Relay which was reduced from Collie’s time of 2:21.08 to Mandurah’s time of 2:19.78 an 0.92% improvement.

The Oldest Male Short Course record broken was Toby Bennett-Smith of Wooroloo in the 10yrs 100m Freestyle on 21st August 2005 which broke the record previously held by David Higgins of Mandurah on 6th August 1994, a record that had stood for 11 years and 15 days old.

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The most improved Male Short Course record broken was the Country All Time and Residential 10yrs 200m Freestyle which was reduced from Ethan Williamson’s time of 2:45.20 to Toby Bennet’s time of 2:31.82 an 8.10% improvement.

The Oldest Female Long Course record broken was Alisha Clarke of Geraldton 16yrs 50m Butterfly on 13h January 2006 which broke the record previously held by Michelle Millar of Bunbury set on 12th March 1994, a record which had stood for 11yrs and 307 days old.

The most improved Female Long Course record broken was the Country All Time and Residential 11yrs 200m Breaststroke which was reduced from Brooke Wilson’s time of 3:10.96 to Jemma Hawkin’s time of 3:01.60 an 4.90% improvement.

The Oldest Female Short Course record broken was Jemma Hawkins of Mandurah 11yrs 50m Breaststroke on 2nd July 2005 which broke the record previously held by Toni Ciffolilli of Bunbury on 21st June 1992, a record which had stood for 13yrs and 11 days old.

The most improved Female Short Course record broken was the Country All Time and Residential 11yrs 200m Freestyle Relay which was reduced from Mandurah’s time of 2:17.95 to Mandurah’s time of 2:11.22 an 4.88% improvement.

Tony Ball

Swimming WA Records Officer / Swimming WA Country Records Officer

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Technical Officials continue to be an integral part of swimming. Their impartial judgment and knowledge of the rules is an important to swimmers and coaches all.

This year has seen the successful introduction of competency-based assessment in all technical areas. Previously we used the process for referees only. New trainees were instructed using the SAL compiled notes and activities rather the old method of exams and the collection of signatures showing experience. The on the job training methods have been successfully adopted. SAW officials are now familiar with the process and in conjunction with Aussi Masters and DSR will continue the new approach.

Country courses for 2005/6 were held in all major centres and in association with the Swim fit clinics run by the coaches for country swimmers and coaches. Two city courses were successfully run with new aspiring officials taking part. These new officials are encouraged to continue their commitment to our sport.

Glenn Riekie, technical officials and the office staff, again ran the State Championships successfully. A vote of thanks goes to the tireless work of the meet directors, Jeanette Bailey, Sharon Russell, Lorena Evens and Mandy Crawford.

WA officials continue to be appointed to Australian championships. The following were success this year; Dot Harris, Greg Wilson, Robyn Arblaster, Peter Lawless, Kaye Bolger, Ryan Arblaster, Lesley Arrowsmith, Ross Emerson Peter Anderson, Ian Arblaster and Martin Lankester. Kaye worked as an official at the Pacific School Games with 6 WA officials being appointed to the Commonwealth Games.

Other meets where SWA officials worked were PSA, IGSSA, ACC, Shells, Club meets and carnival and WADSSA. Thank you all for your assistance.

The Technical Committee after an uncertain start to the year, and with the late appointment of the coordinator, has successfully worked with the Executive Director and each other these passed 4 months. We thank the Board, the Executive Director and the office staff for their support and consideration regarding our role as volunteers. We look forward to this continuing well into the future.

Lesley Arrowsmith

Technical Committee

Swimming WA Annual Report 2005/2006 2 5 Region Reports

Region 1 Coordinator’s Report The Harvey Swimming Club was our host Club for the Region 1 Swimming Carnival that was held on the 4th December. Throughout the year Region 1 has held 7 general meetings, The whole day was a great success, thanks to the fantastic a Development Weekend, a ‘green’ coaching course, 5 organisational skills of Bryan Doust and his team. Our speciality clinics and our 5th Region 1 Swimming Carnival. 5th Swimming Carnival saw a decline in our competitive In addition to the Region 1’s programs, Country Pennants numbers to 189 representing 10 Member Clubs, which is a 2006 was held in our Region hosted by the Golden West reflection of the declining numbers in each individual swim Dolphins Swimming Club. Club. Like all Clubs, the pressure of our times is obvious.

The Development Weekend was introduced this year Only a week has passed since Country Pennants 2006 and in partnership with Swimming WA. The purpose of this what a fantastic swim meet this was. My congratulations ‘cluster’ weekend, was to offer a range of areas to cater to Ian Mabey for taking on the Directors role, and getting for as many members as possible from our SunSmart a great team together that needed to over come a very Squad, our juniors and coaches as well as our parent body negative start. I must make mention of each committee interested in the technical side of swimming. The response member as they truly went above the call of a volunteer on from swimmers, coaches and parents about the weekend this project. John Bird – finance, Ros Ruland – secretarial, format was all positive and I hope that this weekend Terri Mason – sponsorships and Darryl Khun and Chris encourages even more members to attend in future years. Milner – technical

20 swimmers attended the SunSmart Squad Clinic and once Over the past 3 years there have been many changes again we were able to present each swimmer with a Region with in our Region and Governing Body Swimming WA. 1 Swim squad ‘t’shirt thanks to the continued support from Unfortunately, the Margaret River Swimming Club was Midland Brick. In addition, 9 of these swimmers were also unable to continue as an affiliated body due to the inability selected for the Swimming WA Country Squad, representing to obtain the required committee. We must all remember nearly 1/3 of all selected. Talented swimmer, Merindah and be constantly reminded that our volunteers are most Dingan not only gained selection for both squads, she was important to the running of our Clubs and should be also part of the Age Development Squad. With fellow team appreciated in every possible way. mate Hayley Hogen-Esch from Mandurah, both girls gained national qualifying times and a further four young men Sadly this is my last report as the Region 1 Coordinator. achieved open water national qualifying times. Ben Bray Due to work and study commitments I feel I am unable and Hayden Carter from Busselton, Rohan Mabey from to continue in the position. In the 10 years of swimming GWD and Bundi Dingjan from Mandurah. I congratulate involvement, I have worked alongside some wonderful all swimmers for their achievements and hope that they people who have all contributed to make my job a lot continue with their swimming ambitions and encourage easier and far more pleasant. I could not possibly name those that follow to also aim for as high as possible. them all, but I sincerely thank them.

The Speciality Clinics were continued again this season Dianne McInerney with special thanks to Michael Bray for his support in Region 1 Coordinator the organisation of our regular mentor coach – Dion Mephem.

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CENTRAL MIDLAND ANNUAL REPORT We held two winter open Carnivals at Challenge which 2005/2006 were well attended, gained the Region valuable technical experience and swimmers a good start for the coming Central Midlands has completed a most successful year summer season. especially in view of our members being cold water Swimming WA’s performance squad swimmers are not clubs who swim from November to March each year, gaining the numbers we would like that are able to equal Northam compounding the issue by not opening until mid or better the AA times but our cold water clubs experience December. difficulty in preparing swimmers to compete in the Our highlight of the season was to win the D Grade qualifying criteria in time for events. Premiership, the swimmers carrying it off in spite of our The swimmers and officials for Country Championships are lack of members in the older age group. increasing in both quality and quantity and will continue We ran three clinics and two regional carnivals one at to do so encouraged by our clinics and goal setting. By Wundowie with presenter Kareena Preston and another at Country Pennants in March our swimmers are producing Mt. Helena with presenter Simon Redmond, the third was more competitive times, although country pennants a two day event at Northam in mid February with Simon, are indicative of team times rather than individual. Our to reinforce the skills and goals set in November and to technical officials are usually out in force and produce an motivate the swimmers for the final competitions late in equal number of qualified officials as other regions. the season. In all a satisfying and successful year.

Shirley Stephen

Swimming WA Annual Report 2005/2006 2 7 Results & Awards

Australian Teams

Commonwealth Games, Melbourne

Swimmer Club Coach Lara Carroll Fremantle Port Simon Redmond Sally Foster Central Aquatic Wayne De Lacey Travis Nederpelt City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Jim Piper West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Jennifer Reilly City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Eamon Sullivan West Coast Grant Stoelwinder

FINA World LC Championships, Montreal

Swimmer Club Coach Lara Carroll Fremantle Port Simon Redmond Adam Lucas West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Travis Nederpelt City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Jim Piper West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Mark Riley West Coast Grant Stoelwinder

FINA World SC Championships, Shanghai

Swimmer Club Coach Lara Carroll Fremantle Port Simon Redmond Michael Jackson City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Eamon Sullivan West Coast Grant Stoelwinder

FINA World Cup Series - Durban

Swimmer Club Coach Eamon Sullivan West Coast Grant Stoelwinder

Sydney

Swimmer Club Coach Lara Carroll Fremantle Port Simon Redmond Sally Foster Central Aquatic Wayne De Lacey & AIS Adam Lucas West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Amy Lucas West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Jim Piper West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Mark Riley West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Eamon Sullivan West Coast Grant Stoelwinder

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Daejon

Swimmer Club Coach Matt Lenton Western Sprint Dion Mepham Amy Lucas West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Steve Neuwert Western Sprint Dion Mepham

Mare Nostrum, Monaco, Canet, Barcelona

Swimmer Club Coach Adam Lucas West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Eamon Sullivan West Coast Grant Stoelwinder

Trans Tasman, Adelaide, Wagga Wagga, Canberra

Swimmer Club Coach Bobby Jovanovich West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Garth Kates West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Amy Lucas West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Corey McIntosh City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Stephanie Winter West Coast Grant Stoelwinder

Telstra Grand Prix, Canberra

Swimmer Club Coach Lara Carroll Fremantle Port Simon Redmond Adam Lucas West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Sally Foster Central Aquatic Wayne De Lacey & AIS Aaron Holding City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Travis Nederpelt City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Jim Piper West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Jennifer Reilly City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Mark Riley West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Eamon Sullivan West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Jono Van Hazel City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Lauren Winter West Coast Grant Stoelwinder

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Swimming Australia Skins Meet, Sydney

Swimmer Club Coach Lara Carroll Fremantle Port Simon Redmond Adam Lucas West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Matt Lenton Western Sprint Dion Mepham Steve Neuwert Western Sprint Dion Mepham Jim Piper West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Mark Riley West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Eamon Sullivan West Coast Grant Stoelwinder

World University Games, Izmir, Turkey

Swimmer Club Coach Lauren Winter West Coast Grant Stoelwinder

Western Australians at Nationals

2006 Commonwealth Games Trials, Melbourne

Swimmer Club Coach Lisa Bates West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Rebecca Blevins Arena Rod Bonsack Damien Bouchere City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Jessica Brown City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Lara Carroll Fremantle Port Simon Redmond Rebecca Clark Central Aquatic Wayne De Lacy Adrian Davini West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Claire Davis Arena Rod Bonsack Tommaso D’Orsogna West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Kathleen Duff City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Sally Foster Central Aquatic Wayne De Lacy Luke Gerber West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Matthew Glucina City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Michael Jackson City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Bobby Jovanovich West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Garth Kates West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Jess Kersten West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Daniel King Western Sprint Dion Mepham Gianna Leone Arena Rod Bonsack Adam Lucas West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Amy Lucas West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Tait Marston West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Jeremy McClure Melville Marie Finucane Chezz Mentesana Southlake Dolphins Gordon Shaw Rachel Mitchell West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Travis Nederpelt City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Steve Neuwert Western Sprint Dion Mepham

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Swimmer Club Coach Nicole Patterson UWA Uniswim Suzette Felton Oliver Paun City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Jim Piper West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Katrina Porter West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Jennifer Reilly City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Mark Riley West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Morgan Shaw Swan Hills Ian Mills Scott Sladden City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Matthew Smith City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Chris Sucipto Southlake Dolphins Gordon Shaw Eamon Sullivan West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Jeremy Tidy Arena Rod Bonsack Craig Tucker City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Kim Valas Western Sprint Dion Mepham Lauren Winter West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Stephanie Winter West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Natalie Woolfitt Fremantle Port Simon Redmond

2005 Telstra Australian SC Championships, Melbourne

Swimmer Club Coach Lisa Bates West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Jessica Brown City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Lara Carroll Fremantle Port Simon Redmond Adrian Davini West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Ayrton Dickey City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Sally Foster Central Aquatic Wayne De Lacy Matthew Glucina City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Michael Jackson City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Matt Lenton Western Sprint Dion Mepham Adam Lucas West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Amy Lucas West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Luke Neuwert Guildford Blues Steven Morris Jennifer Reilly City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Mark Riley West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Scott Sladden City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Chris Sucipto Southlake Dolphins Gordon Shaw

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Swimmer Club Coach Eamon Sullivan West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Craig Tucker City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Jono Van Hazel City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Stephanie Winter West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Natalie Woolfitt Fremantle Port Simon Redmond

Australian & Western Australian Squads

Australian Institute of Sport - Squad Swimmer Club Coach Sally Foster Central Aquatic Wayne de Lacy

Western Australian Institute of Sport - Squad

Swimmer Club Coach Lara Carroll Fremantle Port Simon Redmond Aryton Dickey City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Lisande Dingjan Rockingham Roger Bruce Sally Foster Central Aquatic Wayne de Lacy Matthew Glucina City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Aaron Holding City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Michael Jackson City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Bobby Jovanovich West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Garth Kates West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Matthew Lenton Western Sprint Dion Mepham Adam Lucas West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Amy Lucas West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Jeremy McClure West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Corey McIntosh Western Sprint Dion Mepham Rachel Mitchell West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Travis Nederpelt City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Steven Neuwert Western Sprint Dion Mepham Jim Piper West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Katrina Porter West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Jennifer Reilly City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Mark Riley West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Dianne Saunders West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Nicole Seah Fremantle Port Simon Redmond Bobby Sharp West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Eamon Sullivan West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Jono van Hazel City of Perth Bernie Mulroy Lauren Winter West Coast Grant Stoelwinder Stephanie Winter West Coast Grant Stoelwinder

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2006 WA Swimmer of the Year Awards

Award Winner Club WA Swimmer of the Year Lara Carroll Fremantle Port Swimmers Swimmer of the Year Eamon Sullivan West Coast Open Swimmer of the Year (M) Jim Piper West Coast Open Swimmer of the Year (W) Lara Carroll Fremantle Port OWS Swimmer of the Year (M) Peter Thompson SWA OWS OWS Swimmer of the Year (W) Melissa Benson City of Perth Age Swimmer of the Year (B) Bobby Jovanovich West Coast Age Swimmer of the Year (G) Amy Lucas West Coast Junior Swimmer of the Year (B) Peter D’Agostino Aqua Attack Junior Swimmer of the Year (G) Brooke Wilson Rockingham President’s Award – Swimmer Rebecca Blevins Arena President’s Award – Non Swimmer Doug Strike Geraldton ASCTA WA Coach of the Year Bernie Mulroy City of Perth Simon Redmond Fremantle Port Grant Stoelwinder West Coast Technical Official of the Year Kevin Holtom SWA OWS Volunteer of the Year Tony Ball Kwinana Metropolitan Shield West Coast Country Shield Mandurah A Division Premiership West Coast B Division Premiership Southlake Dolphins C Division Premiership Western Sprint D Division Premiership Region 3

Swimming WA Trophies

Award Winner Club Sir Frank Beaurepaire Trophy Jim Piper West Coast Old Court Cup Lauren Winter West Coast Life Members Trophy Lara Carroll Fremantle Port Nedlands Golf Club Cup Lauren Winter West Coast Jack Howson Trophy Tommaso D’orsogna West Coast Ray Hammond Trophy Merindah Dingjan Mandurah Hicks Ive Trophy Eamon Sullivan West Coast Frank Osman Memorial Shield Jessica Mitchell West Coast Bob Bestman (BEM) Trophy Bobby Jovanovich West Coast Hancock FMF Perpetual Trophy Travis Nederpelt City of Perth Max Gerber Perpetual Trophy Jeremy Tidy Aqua Attack Peter Evans & Neil Brooks Cup West Coast Pop Agnew Memorial Trophy Christchurch Grammar Lyn McClements - Lynne Watson Trophy Penrhos College

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2006 Sunsmart championships - overall points

Metropolitan Clubs Place Club Junior Dist Open Jun State Age Relays Total 1 West Coast 99 652 1053.5 377 2181.5 2 City of Perth 219 508 775 224 1726 3 Arena 318 371 412 154 1255 4 All Saints 324 140 197 119 780 5 Aqua Attack 295 180 168 95 738 6 southside Wesley 39 52.5 412 108 611.5 7 Rockingham 200 265 78 64 607 8 fremantle Port 127 210 128 75 540 9 southlake Dolphins 46 71 234.5 34 385.5 10 Kalamunda 69.5 40 194 53 356.5 11 uWA Uniswim 73.5 108 63 46 290.5 12 Western Sprint 45 58 110 46 259 13 Applecross 71 56 33 12 172 14 swan Hills 40 65 41 10 156 15 northside Seals 71 38 40 149 16 Melville 21 83 6 110 17 Aquajets 46 42 15 103 18 Central Aquatic 1 32 38 71 19 Riverton Blue Marlins 45 45 20 Belmont Bluefins 6 26 32 21 guildford Blues 1 21 22 22 Lawley Aquatic 16 4 20 23 Barracudas 4 11 15 24 thornlie 11 3 14 25 Riverside 3 3 6 26 Armadale Kelmscott 3 3 27 Kwinana 2.5 2.5

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Country Clubs Place Club Junior Dist Open Jun State Age Relays Total 1 Mandurah 93 51 72 48 264 2 geraldton 9 10 88 7 114 3 Albany 15 9 26 50 4 Kalgoorlie 1 2 33 36 5 exmouth 20 20 6 Kambalda 2 18 20 7 narembeen 18 18 8 esperance 11 3 14 9 golden West Dolphins 1 9 10 10 Busselton 6 6 12 derby 5 5 13 goomalling 3 3

2006 Sunsmart championships - overall points

A Division Place Club Points 1 West Coast 1 WES 493 2 City of Perth PER 393 3 Arena ARE 318 4 southside Wesley ssW 295 5 uwa Uniswim UWA 262 6 Aqua Attack AAA 255 7 Kalamunda KLM 233 8 West Coast 2 WES2 204 Total 2,453.00

B Division Place Club Points 1 southlake Dolphins sLD 395 2 Rockingham ROC 376 3 fremantle Port FRE 371 4 Applecross APP 287 5 swan Hills SWH 281 6 Mandurah MDR 258 7 Central Aquatic CAQ 230 8 golden West Dolphins gWD 209 Total 2,407.00

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C Division Place Club Points 1 Western Sprint WSS 392 2 Melville MEL 368 3 Lawley Aquatic LAW 341 4 Riverside RIV 305 5 newman Churchlands nCH 234 6 Kwinana KWI 182 Total 1,822.00

D Division Place Club Points 1 Region 3 REG3 365 2 Riverton Blue Marlins BLU 346 3 thornlie THN 325 4 stirling STI 295 5 Peel Aquatic PAQ 233 Total 1,564.00

2006 Alcoa Country Championships Points Tally

Place Club Points 1 Mandurah MDR 1,140 2 Albany ALB 820 3 geraldton GER 534.5 4 Kalgoorlie KLG 508.5 5 Busselton BUS 506.5 6 golden West Dolphins gWD 380 7 esperance ESP 242 7 Broome BRM 242 9 Collie COL 193 10 Bunbury BUN 184.5 11 exmouth EXM 164 12 Kambalda KAM 161 13 hedland HED 156 14 derby DER 147.5 15 narembeen NBN 136 16 Waroona WRO 133 17 Carnarvon CNV 74 18 narrogin NAR 73

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Place Club Points 19 Wagin WAG 65.5 20 northam NTM 56 21 Merredin MER 55 22 Mt Helena MTH 47 23 Wooroloo WRL 42 24 Karratha KAR 38 25 Manjimup Marlins MJU 35 26 Morawa MOR 23 27 Wongan Hills WGH 19 28 Peel Aquatic PAC 14 29 harvey HAR 12 30 Kellerberrin KLB 11 31 tom Price TOM 9 31 Katanning KAT 9 33 Paraburdoo PAR 7 Total 6,238.00

2005/06 Colour Pennant Results

Blue 14 Oct 05 18 Nov 05 9 Dec 05 Total West Coast 510 526 555 1591 City of Perth 535 485 522 1542 Applecross 329 401 328 1058 South Lake Dolphins 368 314 329 1011

Red 25 Nov 05 9 Dec 05 5 Feb 06 24 Feb 06 Total Western Sprint 501 508 463 480 1952 Riverside 469 467 449 452 1837 Melville 457 460 481 402 1800 Stirling 288 283 331 373 1275

Gold 3 Dec 05 4 Feb 06 26 Feb 06 Total Peel 510 523.5 479 1512.5 Kwinana 421 475.5 549 1445.5 Region 3 350 452 456 1258

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Western Australian Swimming Association 2005/2006

Membership Comparisons as at 30-Apr-06

2005/2006 Season Total Total Total Total Total Total Total 02/03 03/04 04/05 Comp Rec Non-Comp 05/06 Total Metropolitan 3231 3258 3125 2320 269 551 3140 Total Country 3399 3537 3540 1715 814 594 3123 Total WA Swimming Membership 6630 6795 6665 4035 1083 1145 6263

Metro Registrations

2005/2006 Club Total Total Total Total Total Total Total 02/03 03/04 04/05 Comp Rec Non-Comp 05/06 All Saints 89 101 96 87 10 97 Applecross 57 74 71 69 6 8 83 Aqua Attack 83 100 93 59 12 7 78 Aquajets 26 26 21 10 6 16 Arena 295 386 378 250 42 46 338 Armadale Kelmscott 155 101 87 67 5 16 88 Barracudas 152 102 37 23 1 1 25 Belmont Bluefins 25 2 14 41 Canning 34 Central Aquatic 79 73 64 48 6 13 67 City of Perth 133 138 153 128 2 13 143 Fremantle Port 90 87 90 90 15 105 Guildford Blues 59 22 22 21 9 10 40 Kalamunda 174 183 141 82 19 13 114 Kwinana 50 57 118 36 5 25 66 Lawley Aquatic 51 57 73 58 4 17 79 Leeming 64 50 Maida Vale 69 43 51 15 30 7 52 Melville 131 144 159 113 4 10 127 Mirrabooka 44 39 34 22 8 8 38 Newman Churchlands 148 159 80 48 4 10 62 Northside Seals 39 12 9 21 Open Water 13 13 Riverside 81 78 66 70 20 7 97 Riverton Blue Marlin 48 71 94 31 37 14 82 Rockingham 178 165 192 156 12 84 252 Rossmoyne 71 94 68 53 2 9 64 Southlake Dolphins 97 108 109 111 1 15 127 Southside Wesley 109 102 122 106 11 117 Superfins WA 31 61 60 41 18 59 Swan Hills 92 91 107 74 2 45 121

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2005/2006 Season Club Total Total Total Total Total Total Total 02/03 03/04 04/05 Comp Rec Non-Comp 05/06 Thornlie 70 57 54 51 15 66 Tuart Hill 49 75 63 35 31 8 74 Unattached - Affiliated 8 8 8 5 5 UWA Uniswim 91 109 105 86 1 10 97 Victoria Park 60 55 24 9 9 Wanneroo Breakers 60 24 21 12 8 20 West Coast 155 154 166 173 3 26 202 Western Sprint 48 64 59 45 1 9 55 Metro Totals 3231 3258 3125 2320 269 551 3140

Country Registrations 2005/2006 Season Club Total Total Total Total Total Total Total 02/03 03/04 04/05 Comp Rec on-Comp 05/06 Albany 124 116 115 42 41 18 101 Beverley 66 36 6 7 49 Boyup Brook 42 58 35 13 21 6 40 Bridgetown 42 23 28 16 14 3 33 Broome 111 97 96 56 22 8 86 Bunbury 105 62 64 64 21 85 Busselton 95 108 118 82 8 90 Carnamah 26 Carnarvon 82 87 98 23 72 19 114 Central Wheatbelt Sharks 115 144 Collie 65 64 57 43 14 7 64 Corrigin 66 67 31 33 6 70 Derby 42 45 23 21 29 7 57 Dongara 35 Esperance 58 74 76 24 39 39 102 Exmouth 59 95 74 41 8 18 67 Geraldton 120 110 112 77 29 11 117 Gingin 12 8 20 Golden West Dolphins 187 168 150 65 5 45 115 Goomalling 29 3 24 11 14 1 26 Harvey 34 36 37 21 2 8 31 Hedland 128 132 115 69 27 12 108 Kalgoorlie 124 123 128 88 11 99 Kambalda 73 53 60 30 12 8 50 Karratha 138 124 101 90 17 107 Katanning 73 32 29 13 18 8 39 Kellerberrin 81 80 86 15 24 7 46 Kojonup 45 22 5 9 36 Kununurra 48 79 76 47 36 83 Lake Grace 13 38 43 3 30 4 37

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2005/2006 Season Club Total Total Total Total Total Total Total 02/03 03/04 04/05 Comp Rec Non-Comp 05/06 Mandurah 140 142 175 141 1 26 168 Manjimup Marlins 77 67 52 17 10 27 Margaret River 32 34 30 2 2 Merredin 68 49 57 20 11 6 37 Moora 92 74 103 53 18 10 81 Morawa 46 43 25 6 13 4 23 Mt Barker 45 41 36 20 17 37 Mt Helena 41 86 73 23 30 9 62 Narembeen 25 24 24 19 3 22 Narrogin 64 82 93 28 20 30 78 Newman 73 84 79 30 16 4 50 Northam 58 56 61 31 1 11 43 Pannawonica 36 46 13 14 3 30 Paraburdoo 103 125 103 35 5 40 Peel Aquatic 74 84 93 43 21 13 77 Quairading 62 16 36 22 74 Tom Price 74 84 50 28 6 34 Unattached (Dampier) 2 Wagin 50 54 20 17 10 47 Waroona 26 50 46 23 16 22 61 Wickham 27 113 86 8 49 5 62 Wongan Hills 106 87 74 24 34 13 71 Wooroloo 42 48 68 13 11 8 32 Wundowie 27 22 28 16 3 6 25 Yilgarn 30 14 2 6 22 York 74 75 67 19 19 8 46 Country Totals 3399 3537 3540 1715 814 594 3123

Grand Total 6630 6795 6665 4035 1083 1145 6263

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING ASSOCIATION (INC) BOARD REPORT

Your board members submit the financial report of the Western Australian Swimming Association (Inc.) for the financial year ended 30th April 2006.

Committee Members

The names of committee members throughout the year and at the date of this report are:

B Havilah R Emerson J Williams D Harris J Bailey R Bairstow S Redmond C Conway (Executive Director)

Principal Activities

The principal activities of the Association during the financial year were to provide, manage and promote swimming in WA and to manage and promote competitive opportunities to members of the association.

Significant Changes

No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during the year.

Operating Result

The surplus/(Deficit) for the year was $47,119 ( 2005: ($3,084) )

Ross Emerson

Vice President

CJ (Chris) Conway

Executive Director

Dated this 22nd day of June 2006

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING ASSOCIATION (INC) STATEMENT BY MEMBER OF THE BOARD

The board has determined that the Association is not a reporting entity and that this special purpose financial report should be prepared in accordance with the accounting policies outlined in Note 1 to the financial statements.

In the opinion of the board the financial report

1. Presents fairly the financial position of Western Australian Swimming Association (Inc) as at 30th April 2006 and its performance for the year on that date. 2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that Western Australian Swimming Association (Inc.) will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

This statement is signed for and on behalf of the Board by:

CJ (Chris) Conway

Executive Director

Dated this 22nd day of June 2006.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING ASSOCIATION (INC) FINANCE REPORT Financial year ended 30 April 2006 The financial operations of the Association for the 2005/2006 year resulted in a net cash surplus of $130,265. After allowing for provision for depreciation on plant and equipment and the movements in accrued expenditure the Association had a net surplus of $47,119. The accounts for the Association have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis for this financial year. Previous accounts have been prepared on an income and expenditure basis. The change in reporting mainly affects the reporting of grant monies received during the year. In previous years only the amount of grant monies that had been expended during the year were shown as income, with unaquitted grants shown as a liability in the Association’s balance sheet. Under the new reporting system, the total value of cash grants received each year is recorded as a receipt and any movement in unaquitted grants is recorded separately in the receipts and payments statement as accrued income/expense. The Association had total receipts of $999,013 and total operating payments of $868,973. At 30th April 2006 there remained $114,724 in unaquitted grants. The Association is committed to expenditure in relation to these grant monies received which remained unspent at 30th April 2006. The amount of grant money unacquitted at 30th April this year is $58,756 higher than at the same period last year. This is due mainly to the receipt of the Healthways grant for 2006 ($105,000) being received prior to the end of April. In previous years this amount had been paid in two six monthly instalments. The Association received the following Government Grants during the year healthways $105,000 department of Sport & Recreation & Academy of Sport $189,000 The Association thanks these Departments for their continued support In addition the Association received sponsorship income totalling $68,884 from the following sponsors hancock Medical Foundation fisher & Paykel telstra shell Australia Alcoa World Alumina Australia The Association also thanks these sponsors for their continued support. Membership income for the year was $261,628 (up $23,079 on last year). Swim meet entries for the year were $177,873 (up $13,028 on last year). The Association continues to be in a sound financial position. As at 30th April the Association had net assets of $343,524.

Garry Williams Finance Co-ordinator Dated 21st June 2006

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INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING ASSOCIATION (INC) Scope

We have audited the financial report, being a special purpose financial report, of Western Australian Swimming Association (Inc.) for the year ended 30th April 2006. The board is responsible for the financial report and has determined that the accounting policies used and described in Note 1 to the financial statements which form part of the financial report are appropriate to meet the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (Western Australia) and are appropriate to meet needs of the members. We have conducted an independent audit of this financial report in order to express an opinion on it to the members of Western Australian Swimming Association (Inc.). No opinion is expressed as to whether the accounting policies used are appropriate to the needs of the members.

The financial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (Western Australia). We disclaim any assumption of responsibility for any reliance on this report or on the financial report to which it relates to any person other than the members, or for any purpose other than that for which it was prepared.

Our audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial report and the evaluation of significant accounting estimates. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether in all material respects, the financial report is presented fairly in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 so as to present a view which is consistent with our understanding of the Association’s financial position, and performance as represented by the results of its operations. These policies do not require application of all Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements in Australia.

The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.

Audit Opinion

In our opinion, the financial report presents fairly in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 to the financial statements, the financial position of Western Australian Swimming Association (Inc) as at 30 April 2006 and the results of its operations for the year then ended.

Munro & Wyllie

Chartered Accountants

Graham D Anderson

Principal

Dated this 30th day of June 2006 PERTH WA

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING ASSOCIATION (INC) NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS Year ended 30 April 2006

1. Statement of Significant Accounting Policies This report is a special purpose financial report prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements if the Associations Incorporation Act (Western Australia). The committee has determined that the association is not a reporting entity. The financial report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (Western Australia) and the following Australian Accounting Standards: AAS 5 Materiality AAS 8 events Occurring After Reporting Date No other applicable Accounting Standards, Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views or other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board have been applied. The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historic costs and does not take into account changing money values, or except where specifically stated, current valuations of non-current assets. The following material accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period unless otherwise stated, have been adopted in the preparation of this financial report. (a) Grants and Sponsorship Monies Grants and sponsorship are recognised on an accrual basis. These sponsorships have a strong historical link with the Association.

(b) Fixed Assets Leasehold improvements and office equipment are carried at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation. The depreciable amount of all fixed assets are depreciated over the useful lives of the assets to the association commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are amortised over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.

(c) Clubs in Recess Monies held on behalf of clubs which have ceased activities - repayable upon reconstitution of club.

(d) Income Tax The Association, being a non-profit sporting organisation, is exempt from income tax.

(e) Annual Leave Provision is made in respect of the Association’s liability for annual leave.

Dated: 21st June 2006

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING ASSOCIATION (INC)

RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS STATEMENT for the year ended 30th April 2006

Notes 2005-2006 2004-2005 $ $ Receipts Membership 3 261,628 238,549 Marketing 4 223,884 169,085 Country Swimming - 30,610 D S R 5 208,870 Technical Officials 5,035 3,450 Operations 6 32,690 161,062 Meetings/Functions/Board 15,966 4,500 Development 45,812 28,210 Coaching Programs 27,255 38,855 Swim Meets 177,873 164,845 999,013 839,166 Payment Membership 9,866 35,874 Marketing 7 6,092 14,139 Country Swimming 8 39,544 42,498 Technical Officials 12,780 14,052 Operations 9 460,526 423,942 Publications 10 2,875 12,841 Internet 5,633 16,658 Meetings/Functions/Board 16,365 12,215 Development 11 130,864 111,760 Coaching Programs 18,129 29,686 High Performance Area 56,089 47,867 Swim Meets 110,210 88,093 868,973 49,625 Net Cash Surplus/(Deficiency) 130,040 -10,459

Accrued Income/Expense Movement in Unaquitted Grants -58,756 5,264 Provision for Depreciation -19,868 -14,090 Movement in Holiday Pay Provision -4,297 -2,831 DSR Capital Grant 19,440 Adjustment to prior years -408 Total Other Income/Expense -82,921 7,375

SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 47,119 (3,084)

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING ASSOCIATION (INC)

BALANCE SHEET as at April 2006

Notes 2005-2006 2004-2005 $ $ ACCUMULATED FUNDS General Funds - opening balance 166,065 169,149 Adjustment to prior year Excess of operating income 47,119 -3,084 over expenditure BALANCE 213,184 166,065 Special reserves opening balance 130,340 130,340 Special reserves closing balance 1 130,340 130,340 CLOSING BALANCE 343,524 296,405

CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and on deposit 417,151 348,671 Other 800 800 Receivables 49,779 3,620 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 467,730 353,091

NON-CURRENT ASSETS Investments 1,980 1,980 Plant & Equipment (at cost) 63,728 61,400 Less Accumulated Depreciation 49,329 43,558 14,399 17,842 Motor Vehicle (at cost) 66,935 66,935 Less Accumulated Depreciation 15,257 3,331 51,678 63,604 Leasehold Improvements (at cost) 118,293 118,293 Less accumulated amortisation 109,790 107,618 8,503 10,675 TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 76,560 94,101 TOTAL ASSETS 544,290 447,192

CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors and accruals 58,747 71,496 Prepaid Income - 1,710 Unaquitted grants 2 114,724 55,968 Clubs in recess - Trust Account 3,351 3,351 Provision for holiday pay 22,560 18,262 Unexpired Charges (L/T) 1,384 200,766 150,787 TOTAL LIABILITIES 200,766 150,787 NET ASSETS 343,524 296,405 Swimming WA Annual Report 2005/2006 4 7 Financial statements

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING ASSOCIATION (INC)

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS Year ended 30 April 2006

Notes 2005-2006 2004-2005 $ $ Note 1: Special Reserves Commonwealth Games Trust 80,000 80,000 Bob Bestman Reserve 35,340 35,340 World Championship Reserve 10,000 10,000 Asset Replacement Reserve 5,000 5,000 TOTAL 130,340 130,340

Note 2: Un-aquitted Grants Healthway 39,841 10,477 Academy of Sport 10,061 10,699 Shell 2,000 2,000 Department of Sport & Recreation 62,822 29,367 Australian Sports Commission 3,425 TOTAL 114,724 55,968

Note 3: Membership Affiliation 4,130 4,390 Capitation 252,182 231,260 Transfer 5,316 2,899 TOTAL 261,628 238,549

Note 4: Sponsorship Income Family & Community Services 665 Hancock Medical Foundation 18,000 18,000 Fisher & Paykel 10,400 9,920 Telstra 14,902 15,318 Healthway 155,000 100,000 Shell 12,000 10,000 Other 13,582 15,182 TOTAL 223,884 169,085

Note 5: DSR Academy of Sport 30,610 Dept of Sport & Rec. (Core Fund) 189,000 DSR - Goldfields 2,500 DSR - Mid West Swim 4,500 DSR - Kimberley 5,470 DSR - Gascoyne 2,400 DSR - Pilbara 5,000 TOTAL 208,870 30,610 4 8 Swimming WA Annual Report 2005/2006 Financial Statements

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING ASSOCIATION (INC)

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS Year ended 30 April 2006

Notes 2005-2006 2004-2005 $ $ Note 6: Operations Department of Sport & Recreation 106,500 Interest 22,064 14,093 Austswim Service Fee 9,863 12,500 SAL Go Swim Club 8,475 Special Initiative 10,560 Sales 763 5,238 Other 3,696 TOTAL 32,690 161,062

Note 7: Marketing Other 6,092 14,139 TOTAL 6,092 14,139

Note 8: Country Swimming Academy of Sport 30,833 33,815 Regional Rebates 3,000 DSR Regional Payments 5,135 Other 3,576 5,683 TOTAL 39,544 42,498

Note 9: Operations Salaries 321,819 291,365 Insurance 31,045 31,520 Fringe Benefits Tax 8,668 11,356 Communication 17,690 16,535 Stationery 11,301 10,231 Postage 5,857 6,869 Printing & Copying 6,144 10,231 Repairs & Maintenance 1,834 4,554 Rent 6,319 6,550 Motor Vehicle 11,949 7,794 Audit & Accounting 3,375 2,850 General Expenses 4,271 3,509 Trainee Costs 13,419 Membership Incentive Rebates -248 Other 16,835 20,826 TOTAL 460,526 423,942

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING ASSOCIATION (INC)

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS Year ended 30 April 2006

Notes 2005-2006 2004-2005 $ $ Note 10: Publications Almanacs 1,875 9,839 Annual Reports 1,000 3,002 TOTAL 2,875 12,841

Note 11: Development Development Squad 15,212 13,404 Shells 11,153 8,640 Fisher & Paykel 21,239 22,093 Sunsmart Junior Swim Camps 17,629 5,590 Sunsmart Performance Clinics 15,555 13,985 Sunsmart Get in the Swim 26,476 38,816 Indigenous Sport/SAL 8,608 3,602 DSR Officials Training 9,567 3,400 Other 5,425 2,230 TOTAL 130,864 111,760

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