YEAR IN REVIEW 2019/20 Contents

04 Chairman’s Message 05 CEO’s Message

06 Blacktown Venue Management Ltd 07 Blacktown Venue Management Ltd Board of Directors

08 Blacktown Key Venues 09 Blacktown Key Venues Management Sta‚

10 Health & Safety 12 2019/2020 Highlights

14 Blacktown Football Park 16 Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney

18 AFL 20 Athletics Centre

22 Baseball 24 Cricket

26 Football 28 SoŒball

30 Joe McAleer Oval 32 Rooty Hill Leisure Centre

34 Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope 36 Blacktown Aquatic Centre

38 Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope 40 Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton

43 Mount Drui‹ Swimming Centre 44 Riverstone Swimming Centre

46 Aqua Learn to Swim 48 Looking forward

50 List of hirers

2 3 Chairman’s message CEO’s message

As I look back at my inaugural year as Chairman of The ¡rst half of 2020 also brought tragedy to our door. In It would be remiss of me not to start this message without The development of the BISP International Centre of Blacktown Venue Management Ltd (BVM) I am honoured late March we lost a valued colleague from Charlie Lowles recognising the tremendous group of people I have Excellence (ICTE) continues to evolve and I was pleased to to have led the BVM Board over the past year. Leisure Centre Emerton, Ms Dani Gordon, in a tragic the honour of working alongside. The dreadful bush¡re welcome Dr Neil Gibson as the new Director of the ICTE. In accident. Dani’s loss impacted all at BVM, Key Venues season that befell the country during the summer months partnership with the Australian Catholic Universities (ACU), As a Board we are proud to be the custodians of facilities and throughout our wider Blacktown City Council family. followed closely by the COVID-19 outbreak produced a Blacktown Hospital, Sydney West Sports Medicine and and services that are an integral part of our community. On behalf of the Board and sta‚ we o‚er our deepest second half of the year that was challenging to say the many others the ICTE will be an internationally-renowned Blacktown Key Venues oversees 11 major sports and condolences to Dani’s family and colleagues. least. The team at Council and BVM have responded facility and will be the centrepiece of the Sportspark. leisure facilities across the City: Blacktown Football Park magni¡cently. I feel privileged to be a part of that (home of Blacktown District Soccer Football Association), This year we also lost a founding member of our BVM Our leisure and aquatic facilities also had an eventful team and I have watched with admiration as Council’s Western Sydney Wanderers Centre of Football, Blacktown family, Mr Graeme Watson. Graeme was intimately year with over 1,800,000 visitors despite a number of days leadership has guided us through these dark days to International Sportspark Sydney, Joe McAleer Oval (home involved with the creation of BVM post the 2000 Sydney being lost due to the bush¡res and COVID-19. Our venues a brighter future ahead. To the BVM Chairman and of Blacktown Cricket Club), Rooty Hill Leisure Centre, Olympics and was a trusted advisor to the BVM Board in hosted numerous school carnivals, the annual Family Blacktown Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM, to our Deputy Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope, Blacktown Leisure those early years. Graeme’s contribution to maintaining Sportsfest, the Mount DruiŸ Festival and many community Chairman Mr Kerry Robinson OAM, to our Councillors and Centre Stanhope, Blacktown Aquatic Centre, Charlie the Olympic legacy in Blacktown is probably lesser celebrations. During the close-down the BVM sta‚ Council’s Executive and to the BVM Directors I thank you Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton, Mount DruiŸ Swimming known than his high-pro¡le sports career as both an have worked incredibly hard to stay connected with our on behalf of all sta‚ for your continued leadership and Centre and Riverstone Swimming Centre. international cricketer and AFL player in the ‘60’s and customers and the local community through information support. What a year for our ¡rst term Chairman! ‘70’s. AŒer retiring from sport Graeme carved out a very bulletins, social media posts and E-blasts. Re-opening our We play a major part in keeping our city healthy and successful sports consultancy career and it is here that Despite these challenges the team at BVM still produced centres in June brought welcome relief and joy that we active and it is something we are very passionate about. our paths crossed. Graeme’s help in those early years a memorable 2019/2020. Blacktown International could once again serve our community. We are commiŸed to providing the community with ¡rst was invaluable and is not lost on the current BVM Board. Sportspark Sydney (BISP) hosted 3,915 events and over class facilities, programs and activities across all levels of Earlier this year we sadly lost one of our dearest team Thank you Graeme. 400,000 visitors came through our gates. We continued to sport, leisure and recreation. members - Ms Dani Gordon. Dani was involved in a tragic make our mark on the international sporting stage with AŒer what has been probably the most challenging year accident from which she never recovered. Her loss was felt This commitment is demonstrated through the 13 international teams from various codes and countries we have experienced I would like to acknowledge and deeply across Key Venues and the wider Council family. endorsement by Blacktown City Council of the Blacktown including Japan, Korea and New Zealand descending thank my fellow Directors for their continued support, My deepest condolences go out to Dani’s family and the International Sportspark Master plan. A major on the Sportspark for training and competition. Once service and insight. many friends and colleagues impacted by her passing. component of the Master plan is the International Centre again, we played host to a number of exciting sports of Training Excellence (ICTE). We continue to develop the I would also like to acknowledge the ongoing support events including the SoŒball Australia Paci¡c Cup, the I would also like to pay tribute to Mr Graeme Watson, a ICTE as a world-leading high-performance education, from Blacktown City Council, its Councillors and its Summer Slam SoŒball Series, the Marsh Community AFL former professional sportsman in cricket and AFL and who sports medicine and recovery facility. The ICTE will open o¥cers. Thank you to Kevin Jones and the Key Venues Series, the 2020 Wheelchair NSW Summer Down Under worked very closely with us in the earlier days of BVM. in 2022. The ICTE will be the centrepiece for the future team for another outstanding year under di¥cult road racing series, training for the ICC Women’s T20 World Graeme lost his baŸle against cancer earlier this year of Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney and will circumstances. We very much look forward to a more Cup, the LG Twins Korean Baseball Club and the Chinese but his legacy lives on amongst the magni¡cent Olympic cement Blacktown as the sporting capital of Western seŸled year in 2020/2021 and continuing to work together Taipei Women’s Football team in Sydney for an Olympic legacy venues at BISP that Graeme helped transfer from Sydney. for our community. qualifying game. Olympic oversight to Council custodianship. This last year has had its challenges. The bush¡re A particular highlight of this year was the o¥cial opening Finally, I would like to personally thank the Chairman, crisis started back in September 2019 and wasn’t fully of the Western Sydney Wanderers ‘Centre of Football’. This Deputy Chairman and the Blacktown Venue Management contained until February 2020. Due to poor air quality marked a project 8 years in the making and which has Directors for their advice, guidance and support over the and to ensure the safety of our patrons our outdoor pools created probably the best football (soccer) training facility past 12 months. We are excited about what the future were forced to close on a number of occasions across Mayor Cr Tony Bleasdale OAM in the country. The partnership between the Wanderers holds and we look forward to the year ahead. this period. In late March 2020 the COVID-19 outbreak Chairman and Council goes from strength to strength with the a‚ected organisations all over the world. Consequently, Blacktown Venue Management Ltd Centre of Football the envy of rival football clubs. all of our sports and leisure facilities closed to the public, only reopening in June 2020 as Government restrictions began to liŒ. On behalf of the Board I would like to thank the whole team at BVM for their continued commitment Kevin Jones and dedication through this di¥cult period. Chief Executive O¥cer Blacktown Venue Management Ltd Manager Key Venues

As Chairman of Blacktown Venue Management and on behalf of the Blacktown Venue Management Board of Directors it What a memorable year it has been for gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 2019/2020 Blacktown Venue Management! Blacktown Key Venues year in review. 4 5 Blacktown Venue Management Values: Blacktown Integrity Board of Venue Leadership Directors Selªessness Management Impartiality Accountability Ltd Openness Cr Tony Bleasdale OAM Kerry Robinson OAM Honesty Chairman October 2019 - Present Deputy Chairman Director 2011 - September 2019 2013 – Present Blacktown Venue Management Ltd is a Blacktown Venue Management Objectives company wholly owned by Blacktown To maintain, manage, operate and City Council managing Council’s Key promote any venues and facilities Venues portfolio as a valuable asset for identi¡ed as ‘Key Venues’ as quality local, regional, national and international Stephen Bali MP Cr Susai Benjamin the Greater Western Sydney Community. standard facilities as applicable and Chairman Director servicing all levels of sport, recreation September 2014 – September 2019 2016 – Present and leisure To maximise local community participation in the sporting, recreation and economic opportunities provided by Council’s Key Venues by the Blacktown

International Sportspark Sydney Cr Brad Bunting Christine Deaner To develop, enhance, utilise, maintain, Director Director operate and promote Key Venues 2017 – Present 2016 – Present facilities and infrastructure in such a manner as to enhance user satisfaction, community involvement and the standing of the Blacktown community To promote the City of Blacktown through

the operation and the use of Key Venues Dr Jim Taggart OAM Darryl Clout To conduct its activities to provide long- Director Director term social and economic for the City of 2016 – Present 2016 – Present Blacktown Our e‚orts are underpinned by people who are commiŸed to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity and deliver professional and quality services to the community. Cr Julie Gri­ths Director 2019 – Present

Blacktown Venue Management Ltd Chairman

Present Cr Tony Bleasdale OAM 2011 – 2012 Cr Alan Pendleton OAM 2014 – 2019 Cr Stephen Bali MP 2009 – 2011 Cr Charlie Lowles OAM 2012 – 2014 Cr Len Robinson 2004 – 2009 Cr Leo Kelly OAM 2002 – 2004 Cr Alan Pendleton OAM

6 7 Key Venue Goals Blacktown Deliver ¡rst class activity and Blacktown Key Venues program choice Key Venues Promote Blacktown City as the leader in sport, recreation and leisure Management Team Provide every visitor and customer Key Venues brings together 11 of Blacktown a safe and memorable experience City’s premier sport and leisure facilities. Blacktown Football Park Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney Joe McAleer Oval Blacktown Aquatic Centre Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope Kevin Jones Nichole Edsall Bryce Alley Chief Executive O¥cer Chief Operations Manager Blacktown International Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton Sportspark Manager Mount DruiŸ Swimming Centre Riverstone Swimming Centre Rooty Hill Leisure Centre Western Sydney Wanderers Centre of Football

Vale This year we lost 2 valued members of the BVM family - team member Dani Gordon from Charlie Lowles Ma‰hew Cairns Adora Cabral Kathryn Rieksen Leisure Centre Emerton and BVM consultant and Blacktown International Blacktown Venue Aquatic & Leisure Centre advisor, Mr Graeme Watson. Sportspark Grounds & Management Strategic Coordinator (East) Operations Coordinator Financial Analyst Dani was a sta‚ member for more than 5 years. Dani’s colleagues describe her as a very caring person who was a joy to be around. Her work ethic was matched only by the pleasure others got by spending time with her. Dani was a valued team member who was hardworking and dedicated. Nyree Parkin Lachlan Lawless Kirsty Vassallo John Miller Aquatic & Leisure Blacktown Leisure Company Marketing & Graeme was intimately Centre Coordinator Centre Stanhope Administration O¥cer Communications involved with the creation of (West) Manager & Company Secretary Coordinator BVM post the 2000 Sydney Olympics and was a trusted advisor to the BVM Board in those early years. Graeme had an extensive high-pro¡le sports career as both an international cricketer and AFL player in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s.

On behalf of the BVM Board and sta‚ we o‚er our Sarah Turner Valentina Saric Prabh Singh Kayla Munday deepest condolences to the families of Ms Dani Gordon Communications Communications Acting Administration and Mr Graeme Watson. We thank you for everything & Events O¥cer & Events O¥cer Communications Trainee you have done over the years, and we miss you both. & Events O¥cer (December 2019 - July 2020)

8 9 Drowning prevention strategies In addition to WHS policy, all Key Venues leisure and aquatic facilities work closely with Royal Life Saving Health Keep Watch @ Public Pools Australia and operate within the Guidelines for Safe Pool operations. Blacktown Aquatic Centre, Charlie Aqua Learn to Swim program Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton, Blacktown Leisure Centre & Safety Poseidon, ¡rst and only drowning Stanhope, Mount DruiŸ Swimming Centre and Riverstone detection system in Australia Swimming Centre have all received 5 Star Water Safety Partner accreditation from Royal Life Saving. This Life jacket initiative accreditation demonstrates the facilities commitment to Blacktown Venue Management aquatic safety standards. Multi language water safety signage Ltd is commiŸed to Work Health This is a result of independent audit that reviews & Safety (WHS) and follows procedures and facility features. Our ongoing Blacktown City council’s Work commitment water safety and education is further demonstrated through the promotion of Royal Life Health and Safety Policy (POL Saving’s ‘Keep Watch @ Public Pools’ initiative. This 100) as best practice. This policy initiative has key messages for parents on how they need recognises due diligence must to supervise their children in an aquatic environment. apply in managing work health Lifejackets are available across the 5 leisure and aquatic centres to provide additional safety for non or and safety by providing a safe & less con¡dent swimmers. Since implementation there healthy workplace for all workers has been no major drowning incidences caused from a casualty struggling to swim. Sta‚ continue to undertake and other persons. professional development to provide the highest quality service with over 60 sta‚ aŸending pool supervision training sessions.

This year a new live dashboard was implemented, digitalising the process of recording pool tests to ensure 9 the plant rooms are run e¥ciently. Pool rescues

391 Total Incidences

1,807,227 Total Visitations

99.99% Visitations occurred without injury

10 11 July 2019 Super 6 High Performance join Blacktown International Sportspark family September 2019 Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope hosted Super citizenship ceremony with just under 1,300 people swearing August 2019 allegiance to Australia July 2019 Sportsfest at Australian Aesthetic Blacktown Group Gymnastics Leisure Centre Federation begin Stanhope operation at Rooty Hill Leisure Centre

September 2019 Season opening Riverstone Swimming Centre and Mount DruiŸ Swimming Centre December 2019 Key Venues sta‚ graduate from the 2019 Inaugural In-House training Program. The program was 2019/2020 developed to provide Key Venues sta‚ with knowledge December 2019 November 2019 and understanding of core business principles. Aqua Learn to Swim Blacktown Tennis Stanhope enrol Centre Stanhope Highlights 5,000 students launched Wheelchair January 2020 Tennis program Australia Paci¡c Cup and the Summer Slam hosted at SoŒball Centre, Blacktown September 2019 International Western Sydney Wanderers Centre Sportspark of Football o¥cially opened at Blacktown International Sportspark

February-March 2020 February 2020 Blacktown International Sportspark selected as training Aquatic sta‚ raise over venue for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 national $8,500 for Starlight teams India, Thailand, West Indies and England Children’s foundation

March 2020 June 2020 Chinese Taipei train at Blacktown International Blacktown Aquatic Sportspark for Olympic Quali¡ers Centre, Blacktown Leisure Centre May 2020 Stanhope and Charlie Blacktown Tennis Centre Lowles Leisure Centre Stanhope ¡rst Council sporting Emerton re-open aŒer facility to re-open their facilities centre closures due to aŒer COVID-19 restrictions liŒed COVID-19 shutdown 12 13 Headquarters of Blacktown District Soccer Blacktown Football Association Football Home of NSW Premier League team Park Blacktown Spartans

Event Highlights: Blacktown Football Park is the Australian Deaf Football team Exhibition matches heart of football in Blacktown City, against Riverstone FC and the Ponds FC Champions of Champions continuing to provide the best NSW Premier League Spartans FC Home Games quality surfaces and amenities Summer Sixes Competition for players, administrators and BDSFA Grand Finals 2019 spectators from grassroots to NSW BDSFA Premier League Games National Premier League. The park welcomes locals and visiting football clubs, continuing to grow the sport in Australia.

14 15 As the heart of sport in Western Sydney, Facilities: Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney boasts its ¡rst-class sporting facilities Athletics centre with IAAF standard MONDO synthetic Blacktown for athletics, Australian rules, baseball, track, in¡eld and long jump pits cricket, football, professional goalkeeping NSW SoŒball Centre with 4 soŒball diamonds development and soŒball. International NSW Baseball Centre with 3 baseball diamonds The Sportspark is home to 5 national sporting teams including the NSW Women’s 2 AFL/Cricket ovals Sportspark Cricket team, the NSW Breakers, Australian Indoor practice centre for cricket baseball team, the Sydney Blue Sox, Hyundai Outdoor wickets including the ¡rst hybrid wicket in NSW A-League team, the Western Sydney Sydney Wanderers Football Club, AFL Women’s team, Purpose built goalkeeping ¡eld the GWS Giants and the Women’s Big Bash Western Sydney Wanderers Centre of Football League cricket team, Sydney Thunder. The implementation of the Master Plan Blacktown International Sportspark including an international centre of training Sydney is the sporting capital in Western excellence will be an investment in the sporting future of Western Sydney. Sydney, continuing to grow its earned reputation as an elite, established and all-inclusive multi-sport and community venue. Blacktown International Sportspark’s leading facilities are utilised by community grassroots to professional players at the top of their game. The park continues to support sport at all levels with just under half a million athletes, spectators and o¥cials visiting the Sportspark this year.

409,524 Visitors 3,915 Events Home of 5 national sporting teams - Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Sydney Blue Sox, NSW Breakers, AFLW GWS Giants and WBBL Sydney Thunder Hosted 13 international teams for training and competition across SoŒball, Baseball, Cricket and Soccer

16 17 Home to AFLW GWS Giants, GWS Giants Academy, AFL Western Magic and Blacktown Suns AFL Clubs Blacktown International Sportspark Home had an exciting year for AFL, with to AFL ACT/NSW West O¥ce spectators and visitors being able to enjoy all levels of footy Hosted from grassroots talent through to AFLW GWS Giants home games and AFL GWS Giants v Sydney Swans pre-season match seasoned professionals in the top tier league. The ovals hosted a range Event Highlights: of local and national AFL events, AFLW - GWS Giants v Gold Coast Suns with players coming together in an AFLW - GWS Giants v West Coast Eagles environment that showcases a clear Marsh Community Series GWS Giants v Sydney Swans love for the game. National Inclusion Cup North Eastern AFL Match Blacktown Suns & Western Magic match days Blacktown City Council were proudly Sydney AFL 2019 season including the ¡nal series behind the GWS Giants in their AFL AFL Sydney U22s Representative Team v U18s Sydney Grand Final clash against Richmond Swans Academy Tigers last September, despite their loss Council were proud of the Giants and their success and hard work as a club since their foundation.

18 19 Athletics Home Centre base for Super 6 High Performance

The Athletics Centre o‚ers elite Event Highlights: level facilities for all ages and Blacktown Relay for Life abilities, it is a place for novices to Wheelchair Sports NSW - Summer Down Under Series Westlink M7 Blacktown Running Festival inspiring athletes and enthusiasts. 19 Zone athletics carnivals The facility is the hot spot for schools, 4 Regional athletics carnivals clubs and professionals as they Super 6 High Performance had over 9,000 young aspiring continue to use the outstanding athletes and visitors in ¡rst year at the Sportspark Super 6 High Performance ran: facility for athletics carnivals, training - Sports Speed Program with athletes from cricket, soccer and community events. and rugby League - Elite Pathway program with Hills Football Association and Blacktown Spartans In July 2019 Super 6 High Performance - ‘I’M possible’ all abilities high performance program became a part of the Sportspark - Physical assessment program family, holistically catering to all Super 6 High Performance launched their remote online program during COVID-19 shut down to keep their abilities for high performance athletes on track at home regardless of sporting code.

Facility Overview All weather MONDO synthetic track, 1 of 3 in NSW Steeplechase facilities — with water jump suitable for both men’s and women’s events 2 javelin runways on in¡eld 4 long jump/triple jump pits High jump facilities Dual multi directional pole vault runways 2 shot put circle on in¡eld Ability to host day soccer matches on in¡eld Spectator Grandstand with covered seating for 1,250 spectators Kiosk PA/Announcers Room

20 21 Headquarters Baseball of Baseball NSW

The 3 dedicated diamonds at Home Blacktown International Sportspark of the Sydney Blue Sox Australia Baseball League team Sydney are the place to be for baseball in New South Wales, Event Highlights: continuing its legacy and excellence 2019/20 Sydney Blue Sox home games from the 2000 Olympic Games. Senior Country Championships Baseball fans and players have LG Twins Spring Training been able to enjoy a showcase of NSW State Baseball League - Regular season and Finals Series many levels of baseball, with talent NSW Women’s Baseball League - Regular season and from state level to the Sydney Finals Series Blue Sox and international teams Baseball NSW High Performance Training NSW State Trials and Training pitching and hiŸing home runs.

22 23 Event Highlights: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 training venue for Cricket India, Thailand, West Indies and England NSW Blues & Breakers pre-season training Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) match for Blacktown International Sportspark ACT v QLD WBBL Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades cricket grounds and pitches are Sydney Thunder Fan Day maintained to the highest quality U15 Male State Challenge and are recognised internationally U16 Male State Challenge for their pristine condition. Cricket U15 Female State Challenge has had an exciting year with the U18 Female State Challenge BBL Quin Series ICC Women’s T20 World Cup being Toyota Second XI - NSW v WA hosted in Australia, where the park Toyota Second XI - NSW v ACT was selected as a training venue Training Session for England A for the international teams. Cricket Thunder Nation Cup Training & Semi Finals fans and enthusiasts at Blacktown Thunder Nation Cup All Stars Matches have the pleasure of enjoying high class cricket at all levels, and events where the community get to meet their idols.

Home to WBBL Sydney Thunder and NSW Breakers Training venue for Cricket NSW Blues and NSW Breakers squads 5 international teams used the facilities as a training base

24 25 Highlights: Opening of Western Sydney Wanderers Centre of Football Football, the permanent training and administration headquarters at the Sportspark Western Sydney Wanderers FC A-League training and National Youth Training Western Sydney Wanderers hosted Chinese Taipei women’s Home national team training for their Olympic Quali¡ers of Western Sydney Wanderers FC A-League, W-League and National Youth league Western Sydney Wanderers School Cup teams for training and administration Western Sydney Wanderers FC School Holiday clinics and development program Progressive Goalkeeping training held weeknights Progressive Goalkeeping School Holiday Clinics ran each holiday period Home Progressive Goalkeeping hosted Female Football week of Progressive Goalkeeping event which had over 30 female goalkeepers from all ages aŸend the free female focussed session

26 27 Headquarters Sošball of SoŒball NSW

international teams played or The SoŒball Centre continues its trained on the diamonds legacy from the 2000 Olympic 6 Games as the ¡nest soŒball ¡elds in Australia, hosting major international, national and state events. Catering as well for grassroots, supporting soŒball at every level.

Event Highlights: Australia Paci¡c Cup held with teams from Australia, Japan, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand and Chinese Taipei. Summer Slam Series John Reid Shield - 37th Open Men’s National Championship Australian U18 Men’s National Championships Australian U18 Women’s National Championship U14 Boys’ Regional Championship U18 Mens State Championships NSW PSSA 2019 National Championships Sydney West Schools Zone U12 Boys State Championship Blue Blaze Tournaments NSW Open Women’s State Championship State League Finals

28 29 38,079 Joe Visitors McAleer Home Oval of Blacktown City & District Cricket Association

Joe McAleer Oval is Event Highlights: Blacktown’s premier ¡rst-grade Blacktown Warriors training Blacktown Warriors First Grade & and community cricket oval Second Grade season matches and is home to Blacktown City Annual Pharmacy cricket game & District Cricket Association.

30 31 Event Highlights: Marival Cup Rooty Hill International Coaching and Judging Course with President of the International Federation of Aesthetic Group Gymnastics, Tatiana Miroshnychenko (Spain) and International Technical Leisure CommiŸee member, Saori Kubota (Japan). Holiday training camps Centre Christmas concert Masterclass with international presenter So¡a Frankovskaia National Coaching workshop Rooty Hill Leisure Centre joined the Australian Aesthetics Group Gymnastic Blacktown Key Venues team mid Federation training 2019. The centre hosts gymnastic The Australian Aesthetic Group Gymnastics Federation hosted the ¡rst International Aesthetic Group Gymnastics training sessions, national and (B-Category) Tournament “Marival Cup”, along with international competitions and Australia Rhythmic Gymnastics’ ¡rst International cultural events showcasing the Rhythmic Gymnastics invitational event the “Marival Cup“. The name of this competition is aŒer the AAGGF Senior talents of all gymnasts participating. Vice President Marival D’jamirze. During her time as As well as coaching workshops and a gymnast, Marival was a dedicated athlete that represented Australia on a global scale and is a great holiday training camps. ambassador for the community and sport. AŒer her many years as a gymnast, she dedicated her love for gymnastics into coaching, currently the Head Coach of Australian Rhythmic Gymnastics club. The Marival Cup was the ¡rst event of its kind, this international competition made history for Australia with gymnasts from Australia, New 15,121 Zealand, America and Mongolia. Visitors

Major 8 events Regular 19 competitions

Home to Australian Aesthetic Group Gymnastics Federation

32 33 Event Highlights Programs O¥cial launch of Wheelchair Tennis program with Hot Shots program Competitions Mayor of Blacktown Cr Tony Bleasdale Blacktown Get Your Racquet On Monday Doubles competition Todd Woodbridge Cup School Holiday Clinic Tuesday Junior competition GLBT Tennis Tournament Tennis Wheelchair Tennis Program Tuesday night Adult social doubles competition Tennis Open Days Blind/Low vision tennis lessons Wednesday Singles competition Tennis school holiday clinics Squads program Saturday Junior competition Centre Blind/Low vision Open Day Tennis Australia Ladies groups Saturday morning Fast4 singles competition Wheelchair Tennis Open Day Men’s groups Stanhope Tennis NSW Foundation course Private lessons

Facility Overview Information Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope is a regional hub in 16 plexi-cushion courts New South Wales, and is commiŸed to providing services to the community of Blacktown for all abilities. The centre Show court with spectator was the chosen venue for 2 major competitions including: seating for 288 in grand stand Todd Woodbridge Cup GLBT Tennis Tournament Administration and tournament o¥ce Throughout the course of the year Blacktown Tennis Function room and Centre Stanhope has expanded their classes where meeting rooms overlooking Wheelchair Tennis program was o¥cially launched 11 November 2019, with the Mayor of Blacktown Cr Tony the show court Bleasdale in aŸendance in support. Children’s play area with The coaching program run internally by the Centre has o‚ered 2,191 classes for juniors and adults to improve their tennis rebound walls skills on court. Social tennis providing the opportunity for fun and ¡tness has grown with social competition running 1 night a week alongside the more competitive matches. Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope runs a variety of classes as well as child and adult social and competitive 77,408 tournaments. Visitors COVID-19 Closure 23 March 2020 – Reopened 11 May 2020. 14, 548 Hours of court hire

2,191 Coaching sessions for juniors and adults

2 Major tennis competitions

34 35 Home to 6 swim clubs: Information Blacktown City Swim Club Blacktown Aquatic Centre is a modern, family friendly Blacktown Blacktown RSL Youth Swimming Club leisure and aquatic facility located in the heart of Blacktown. The centre’s Olympic 50 metre lap pool is the Seven Hills – Toongabbie RSL Swimming Club top destination for swimming carnivals in Blacktown City Aquatic Blacktown City Masters and surrounds, for both schools and swimming clubs. Blacktown Diggers Blacktown Aquatic Centre hosted 44 swimming carnivals Centre Special Olympics between December 2019 to March 2020. The centre also runs Council’s Aqua Learn to Swim program continuing to teach children as young as 6 month old, all the way up to adults, the important life skill of learning to swim and water safety. The centre runs its all ability program to Facility Overview ensure all children learn these valuable water skills. Indoor 8 lane 50 metre The centre continues to run its Kidz Blitz holiday program competition pool with for children to enjoy a range of fun, creative and adventurous activities both in and out of the water during spectator seating for 1000 their school holidays. Blacktown Aquatic Centre also hosts aquatic and dance birthday parties for children ages 6-12. Outdoor 6 lane 50 metre pool Health and ¡tness programs at the centre cater to Outdoor toddler pool people of all ages and ability levels, o‚ering classes from low impact yoga, pilates and young at heart over 50’s Creche programs, to high intensity classes including tabata, Les Gym Mills body pump and Aqua Zumba. The centre underwent refurbishment during the COVID-19 Group ¡tness studio closure March to June 2020, removing all carpet replaced Half pipe skateboard ramp with Regupol Rubber ªoor covering, installation of new signage and the indoor pool was repaired. A fresh coat and mini skate ramp of paint was applied in the indoor pool hall, grandstand, reception, social kiosk area, transition area from the Café indoor pool hall to the changerooms and gymnasium ready to welcome back the community for reopening. COVID-19 Closure 23 March 2020 – Reopened 15 June 2020.

346, 634 Visitors 44 school, zone and regional carnivals held 1,824 Group ¡tness classes held

5 Star Royal Life safety rating

36 37 Information The Centre also hosts regular classes and programs for dance groups, basketball, futsal, football, netball including Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope has had another Ready Steady Go Kids, Socca Joeys, My Hoops and NSW successful year as the ªagship leisure and aquatic facility Blacktown Health Go for Fun program. It also is a regular training and in Blacktown City. The centre provides leisure, ¡tness and recovery venue across many di‚erent codes of sport for recreation opportunities for the community including teams such as GWS Fury in Netball NSW Premier League Leisure wave pool, lap pool, program pool, gym, group ¡tness, and Western Sydney Wanderers Football Club. creche, 4 court multi- sport stadium, Aqua Learn to Swim, Kidz Blitz school holiday program, tennis courts, squash During the COVID-19 shutdown the centre had major Centre courts, spa, steam room and sauna, and venue hire. structural rust repairs and signage upgrade, as well as applying a fresh coat of paint in the aquatics hall ready to The centre had the honour of hosting the largest Super welcome back all visitors for reopening. Stanhope Citizenship Ceremony in Blacktown City, with just under 1,300 people swearing allegiance to Australia. The exciting COVID-19 Closure 23 March 2020 – Reopened 15 June 2020 and iconic day had people from 62 countries become Australian citizens, with multicultural celebrations and Facility Overview performances taking place. Indoor 25 metre 10 lane lap pool The stadium hosted over 19 major events and 27 sporting & cultural events including: Wave pool Blacktown City Family SportsFest Program pool 2019 Blacktown City Council Super Citizenship Ceremony Toddler pool Sydney Northwest Muslim Community Eid Celebration 2 group exercise studios – Skate NSW Rhythmic Championships NSW European Handball Championships 1 for spin classes Australia Taekwondo NSW Championships Squash court Australian Sangat Nankanam Sahib Charity Event Spa sauna & steam room Sunil Grover Comedy Night Sydney Sydney Reptile Expo 4 court indoor stadium Guwan Mana Allawah Reconciliation Event Café Rasotsav with Dev BhaŸ Concert Crèche Function rooms, meeting room, social lounge Dennis Johnson library – Overseen by Blacktown City Libraries

744,825 Visitors 5 Star Royal Life safety rating 1,514 Group ¡tness classes held 40,689 aŸended group ¡tness classes

38 39 Information Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton o‚ers a lot to its Charlie community with an exciting variety of health, aquatic, leisure and recreation programs and services for everyone to enjoy. Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton has continued to be Lowles the choice of venue for a number sporting & community events including: Leisure Penrith Indoor Hockey Competition Series Futsal Competition Centre Afghan Community Support Association Youth O‚ the Street – Community Futsal Competition Mount DruiŸ Command Area Youth Program Emerton ‘Breaking Barriers’ Blacktown City Basketball association games The Centre is also home to Swim Club Emerton who train 4 Facility Overview nights a week and Saturday mornings with the Aqua Swim Academy program and host fortnightly intra club meets. Indoor 8 lane 25 metre pool Between 16 December 2019 – 17 February 2020 the indoor 25m pool ªoor was retiled. This was completed as part of Program pool the Works Improvement Project 2019/2020. During this time Outdoor 7 lane 50 metre pool the indoor pool was closed for public use. Learn to Swim and Aqua aerobic classes were moved to the outdoor 50m Indoor leisure pool with pool during this time. water slide This year basketball was Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre’s most popular sport, making up over half their bookings. 2 court indoor stadium The centre was a ¡nalist for the 2019 Mount DruiŸ/St Marys Beach volleyball court Local Business Awards, demonstrating their commitment to providing to the community. Warm water therapy pool During the COVID-19 closure the centre had signage upgrades, deep cleaning of facility ªooring and air vents. As well rust repairs and repainting of pool hall and coŸage ready to welcome back the community. COVID-19 Closure 23 March 2020 – Reopened 20 June 2020 159,780 Visitors

5 Star Royal Life safety rating

687 Health & Fitness classes

25,365 visitors used the Stadium

40 41 Information 168 customers also enjoyed the Aqua Zumba exercise classes which are included with pool entry to the venue. Mount DruiŸ Swimming Centre continues to be the local Mount pool for the Mount DruiŸ community, opened from Mount DruiŸ Swimming Centre has continued to be September 2019 to March 2020. the choice of venue for a number of community events including: The pool is home to Rooty Hill RSL Youth Swim club who Drui‹ train at the venue 2 times per week, as well as holding their Whanau Day (formally Waitangi Day) swim meets. Mt DruiŸ Festival Swimming The newly formed Chiªey Swim Club commenced training Dive-in Movies at Mount DruiŸ Swimming Centre from February 2020 Family Fish In bringing with them 50 club members to train weekday Mt DruiŸ Says No to Ice Day Centre aŒernoons. Mount DruiŸ Swimming Centre was also the chosen venue COVID-19 Pool Closure 23 March 2020. for community events ranging from the annual Dive-in Movies where families can enjoy recent blockbusters from Facility Overview the comfort of their pool inªatable to the family ¡sh-in Outdoor 8 lane 50 metre pool which sees the community looking for the perfect catch with over 600 trout placed in the pool during the winter season. with covered grandstand Dive-ins included food trucks Mate Burger and Retro Birdie. Program pool Toddler pool Kiosk

44,045 Visitors

26 school swimming carnivals

5 Star Royal Life Saving Safety Partner

42 43 Information Riverstone Swimming Centre had another successful Riverstone season as the place to be in summer for the local community, o‚ering a great variety of leisure Swimming opportunities for families to enjoy. The pool is also home to the Riverstone Dolphins Swimming Club who train at the venue during the week, Centre along with being a venue of choice for the Department of Education swimming and lifesaving programs which students participate in. Some key events held at the pool included the School Facility Overview Swimming Scheme, School Groups – Lifesaving. As well as being the chosen venue for Riverstone Neighbourhood Outdoor 7 lane 50 metre pool Centre Christmas Party in December 2019. Program pool The centre held an Aqua Exercise class every Tuesday for all to join and get ¡t in the water. Leisure pool Riverstone Swimming Centre’s dedication to the Kiosk community has been proven once again by being selected as a ¡nalist for 2020 Blacktown Local Business Awards! COVID-19 Pool Closure 23 March 2020.

49,219 Visitors 24 school carnivals and zone swimming carnivals 5 Star Royal Life Saving Safety Partner

44 45 Program Highlights Information Aqua Learn to Swim and Pip the Penguin have also been present at a number of community events run by Aqua Learn to Swim Stanhope reached the incredible Aqua Learn to Swim has had another big and successful Blacktown City Council including Blacktown City Family milestone of 5,000 students enrolled year of continuing to provide a safe, rewarding, fun and Aqua SportsFest, Riverstone Swimming Centre and Mount DruiŸ educational experience for the community. Aqua Learn to Swim Emerton ¡nalists in AUSTWIM Swimming Centre Season Opening. As well as visiting Kids award 2019 ‘Swim School of the Year’ and AUSTSWIM The program has grown from teaching children how to Early Learning Centres and local preschools to spread the Learn Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Awards swim, to now spreading important messaging about message of water safety and swimming education and Sta‚ across all centres raised over $8,500 for Starlight water safety and active supervision when in and o‚er the children an opportunity to take photos with Pip. Children’s foundation for sick children around the water through a number of community to Swim One of the key messages that the Aqua Learn to Swim awareness programs. Holly Aubert from Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre program promotes is that learning to swim is important Emerton nominated for 2020 NSW AUSTSWIM Teacher A key part of the learn to swim program is Pip the for people of all ages and abilities, and it’s never too late of Infant and Preschool Aquatics Penguin, the Aqua Learn to Swim mascot, who is always to start learning. Taylah Lee nominated from Charlie Lowles Leisure at the forefront of promoting learn to swim lessons and COVID-19 Program suspended 23 March 2020 and Number of students enrolled Centre Emerton for 2020 NSW AUSTSWIM Teacher of water safety. resumed 20 June 2020. Swimming and Water Safety Term 3 2019 Aqua Learn to Swim o‚ers a variety of programs Aqua Learn to Swim Emerton ¡nalist for 2020 Local providing to people of all swimming levels and abilities, 7,304 Business Awards ranging from as young as 6 months old, all the way up to adults. Our programs include: Term 4 2019 Infant and preschool program 8,544 School aged program Adults lessons Term 1 2020 Aqua Swim Academy Acceler8 Intensive School Holiday Program 8,637 Swim Abilities Private lessons Term 2 2020 370

Total classes held for the year 6,058

46 47 Looking Forward

Master Plan A visionary new master plan for the Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney, including a public square, hotel, athlete hostel, food and beverage facilities, transport, and tra¥c connections.

International Centre of Training Excellence An international centre of training excellence is being developed within the Blacktown International Sportspark, Sydney with construction scheduled to start in quarter 3 of 2021. The centre will include: Physiology laboratories Strength and conditioning Sports medicine Hydrotherapy Environmental chamber, Auditorium Café/dining. In addition to the facilities within the building a new all-weather synthetic pitch will be built, a space that can be used by the local community and a range of sporting teams alike. We are working with key stakeholders including Higher Education, the Western Sydney Local Health District and sporting bodies to provide the local community with a facility and expertise that have a demonstrable bene¡t to health, ¡tness and sports performance. The development will also include a new 100 bed accommodation block designed to host domestic and international sporting teams competing and training in and around the Blacktown International Sportspark.

48 49 Mission Australia housing Red¡eld College Stanhope Anglican Church Thank you to our 2019/2020 hirers Mitchell High School Richard Johnson Anglican School Stanhope Gardens Licensed Post O¥ce MNSE Solutions Australia Pty Ltd Ridges Public School Sports Association Swimming Metro North West

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