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2007-2008 ANNUAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS Athletics WA Directory _________________________________ 2 Annual General Meeting 3 – 4 Chairman’s Message _ 5 Chief Executive Officer’s Report _ 6 – 9 Facilities 7 Integration_____________________________________ 7 Coaching and Officials 8 Development 8 Finance 9 Programs and Events 2007/2008 10 – 19 Perry Lakes Final Hurrah 10 Strive Track and Field Season 11 WA State Championships 12 Telstra Selection Trials & Australian Athletics Championships 12 WA All Schools Championships 13 IGA Australian All Schools 13 Telstra Australian U20 & U23 Championships 14 Development 14 - Schools Knockout 14 - Regional Development 14 - Little Athletics Transition Program 15 - Coach Development 15 - Officials Development 15 Drug Free Junior Elite Squad 16 Out of Stadium 17 - 2007 Australian Cross Country & Road Walking Championships_____________________________________17 - 2008 State Cross Country Season_______________________18 - Synergy Gallipoli Run________________________________19 Vale Ed Neimanis 20 - 21 2007/2008 Audit Report 22 2007/2008 Financial Statements and Reports 23 – 28 2007/2008 Season Results 29 - 38 2007/2008 ANNUAL REPORT Western Australian Athletics Commission (Inc) t/as Athletics WA Page 1 ATHLETICS WA DIRECTORY • Life Members The following individuals have been recognized for their significant contributions to athletics in Western Australia and are Life Members of Athletics WA: Patricia Carr Geoff Garnett Persephone Lazarakis David Carr John Gilmour Anne Masters Jacquie Cattermole Valerie Hancock Ray Mawson Rick Cattermole Joan Harris Ellen McKenzie Robert Chalmers Robert Harris Fred Napier * Gwen Chester Arthur Hindle Ed Neimanis * William Collier * Ross Holland Pamela O’Connell Martin Crowe Kevan Hook Valerie Prescott Frank Day * EV Horsley Jeanette Robertson Shirley de la Hunty * Beris Johnson Bruce Stanton Margaret Devine Terry Jones June Streeter Jacqui Dufall Don Keane George Tempest Brian Foley * Doug Lambert Mavis Tempest Bruce Wilson * Deceased • Athletics WA Merit Holders Lindsey Glass Clive Murtha Stephen Stingemore Kate Glass Shirley Sardelich Eric Weigel Yvonne Flavel Anne Stingemore Lyn Weigel • WAAC Board Members Peter Bacich (Chairman) Wendy Ryan Stephen Stingemore (Deputy Chairman) Russell Stranger Steven McMahon Chilla Porter James Taylor Bob Schickert Cameron Yorke • Staff Members Chief Executive Officer Administrative Assistant Wayne Loxley Jessica Stingemore July - March Joanna Clucas March - June Development Officers Accountant Consultant Gareth Elliott July – August Bronwyn Christie Adam Erceg September - June Kylie Wheeler Book Keeper Roslyn Rogers 2007/2008 ANNUAL REPORT Western Australian Athletics Commission (Inc) t/as Athletics WA Page 2 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Western Australian Athletics Commission (Inc) 2007 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 5.30pm Tuesday 30th October 2007 Meeting Room Subiaco Hotel Hay Street, Subiaco 1. Present: P. Bacich (Chairman), R. Stranger (D/C), C. Porter, S. McMahon, C. Yorke, J. Taylor, W. Ryan and W. Loxley (CEO). Apologies: B. Schickert and S. Stingemore The Chairman opened the meeting at 5.40pm welcoming all in attendance. 2. Minutes of the Previous Meeting: It was moved R. Stranger and seconded S. McMahon that the minutes be accepted as a true and accurate record of the meeting. Carried unanimously. 3. Business Arising: None 4. 2006 / 2007 Annual Report: It was moved R. Stranger and seconded C. Porter that the Annual Report be received. Carried unanimously and without dissent. 5. Annual Accounts and Auditor’s Statement for 2006/2007 The Chief Executive advised that at the request of the auditors, the accounts had been adjusted since accepted by the Board to include a provision for Long Service entitlement for the CEO. This adjustment of $14,000 had reduced the profit to $17,700. C. Porter enquired if this was a pro rata amount and the CEO advised that this was for 11 years service. It was moved C. Porter and seconded J. Taylor that the accounts and audited statement be accepted. Carried unanimously. 2007/2008 ANNUAL REPORT Western Australian Athletics Commission (Inc) t/as Athletics WA Page 3 6. Election of Board Members The Chairman asked the CEO if any nominations had been received and Mr Loxley advised that there had not been any nominations resulting from the advertisement on 22nd August. He had received written nominations from the retiring members J. Taylor, S. Stingemore and C. Porter seeking re-election. It was agreed that the nominations from the retiring members be moved as a block. It was moved S. McMahon and seconded W. Ryan that the three members J. Taylor, S. Stingemore and C. Porter be appointed to the board for a two year period, expiring at the 2009 AGM. W. Loxley also advised that the nominations from the Federation of C. Yorke and B. Schickert to the Board needed to be ratified by the WAAC. It was moved J. Taylor and seconded R. Stranger that the nominations by the Federation of Mr Yorke and Mr Schickert be endorsed and they be appointed to the board for a two year period, also expiring at the 2009 AGM. 7. Election of Office Bearers. The Chairman advised that he had nominated for a further year as Chairman and asked if there were any other nominations. There being no other nominations he advised that he had been re-elected as Chairman unopposed. The Chairman asked the CEO if any nominations had been received for the position of Deputy Chairman. He was advised that a nomination had been received from S. Stingemore and with no other nomination, the Chairman advised that Mr Stingemore had been elected unopposed. 8. Election of Auditors and Agree to Remuneration. The Chairman asked the CEO to comment on the current position and he advised that Francis A. Jones had been the auditors for several years and were familiar with the structure in place and they were happy to continue. The Chairman asked regarding the fee charged this year and he was advised that they had charged $1660. It was moved S. McMahon and seconded W. Ryan that they be re- appointed for a fee of up to $2000 for 2008. Agreed unanimously. The Chairman advised that the only item left on the agenda was the to close the meeting but before he could do so, Mr Porter suggested it was appropriate to compliment W. Loxley on the excellent contribution he was making to the sport and congratulated him on his efforts. The Chairman endorsed these comments on behalf of the board. There being no further business the meeting was closed at 6.05 pm. 2007/2008 ANNUAL REPORT Western Australian Athletics Commission (Inc) t/as Athletics WA Page 4 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE In accordance with the constitution of the Western Australian Athletics Commission, my term as Chairman expires at the end of this year and I leave the position with a feeling that the glass is now half full, rather than half empty. While there is so much progress to be made, particularly in relation to the sport having a functional development system in operation, there is a sense of optimism as a number of strategies are in place that will hopefully provide a better pathway for the many thousands of young people who start athletics at a young age. The boldest of these is the WAAC decision to directly invite several Little Athletics centres to join Athletics WA in the hope that this will facilitate one administrative body the opportunity to coordinate athletics for all ages. This initiative is the last option our board believed we had after so many unsuccessful attempts to form a genuine alliance with WA Little Athletics. For the future of this sport, we sincerely hope this move is successful because its future is not bright without a more efficient development system. Perhaps the most exciting thing to happen in athletics in WA since the Empire Games in 1962, is the opening of the new facility. We are confident that the presence of lights to allow twilight competition in our ideal climatic conditions will attract a greater number of participants to compete at senior level. As a result of the opening of the new facility, the Drug Free Track and Field Classic in December was the last major event to be held at Perry Lakes Stadium. We invited many of the sports champions of the past to be recognized for their performances over the years and the crowd in attendance, were warm in their appreciation. As Chairman of Athletics WA for eight years I have been amazed at the contribution of all the officials and volunteers that are responsible for the conduct of this sport. I salute all of you and together with our coaches, many of whom volunteer their time, your dedication and commitment is acknowledged. It has also been my pleasure to have had Wayne Loxley as General Manager initially, and more recently as Chief Executive, during my tenure and have thoroughly enjoyed our association. There have been several staff members to compliment the management team and I would particularly like to thank Kylie Wheeler, Adam Erceg and Joanna Clucas for their current roles in supporting Wayne and the many volunteers. One of the strengths of our board has been its stability and I would like to thank all members for their continued and long serving contribution to the governance of the sport. I hope to continue as a board member for a short time and will look to assist the new Chairman in the transition period. Good luck to all current members and future participants in your athletic endeavours. Peter Bacich Chairman 2007/2008 ANNUAL REPORT Western Australian Athletics Commission (Inc) t/as Athletics WA Page 5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT As we prepared for what many believed may be the biggest and best ever Olympics in Beijing, the 2007/2008 year should have been a year that athletics in Australia celebrated its existence. To the contrary however, closer inspection of the state of athletics across the country, presents a far more bleak picture and future for this cornerstone sport.

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