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Olympic Sports Federations of Oceania (OSFO) OCEANIA NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEES 2014 ANNUAL REPORT Olympic Sports Federations of Oceania (OSFO) recently has highlighted his preoccupation Since Guam we have successfully launched and concern to encourage bidding for the the Positive Sports Coaching online program summer and winter Olympic Games. In my in Melbourne and will benefit from a further time we in Oceania have always enjoyed promotion of this important program during strong IOC Presidential support (Juan Antonio our Suva meeting. In OSFO we have a big g Samaranch, Jacques Rogge) and I am very responsibility to ensure this program works on confident that Thomas Bach will continue this the ground and as well really demonstrate the pattern throughout his term of office. value of the co-operation we have between National Olympic Committees and Sports A highlight for me this year is that agreement Federations in our region. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT FOR 2014 ONOC was reached by way of an invitation from the ANNUAL REPORT Pacific Games Council to Oceania National Discussions are continuing on how the At last year’s OSFO General Assembly in Olympic Committees (ONOC) that Australian Oceania Australia Foundation Academic Guam I really presented as the “new boy on and New Zealand athletes would be invited to Sports Scholarships program may be the block” to the extent I felt the need to progressively take part in the Pacific Games extended to incorporate some of the other background my sports administrative competition, initially in rugby sevens, sailing, Sports Federations scholarships in the region. experience. A year does make a difference taekwondo and weightlifting. This was the Whilst easier said than done, this can only be and with the benefit of Chet’s valuable outcome of a highly consultative process considered work in progress at the moment, support and our regular Executive meetings, I involving the National Olympic Committees and will gain impetus with Chet’s appointment feel much more in tune with the role of being (NOCs) and Sports Federations in our region to the Oceania Australia Foundation board as your Chairman. and will see Papua New Guinea host these a replacement for Steve Smith. Games in July, where 28 sports and This meeting here in Suva is historical as we disciplines will be contested by 23 nations. There has been active follow up on a number will have with us, International Olympic of the Guam resolutions, in particular matters Committee (IOC) President, Thomas Bach, for I particularly wish to extend our compliments relating to the Athletes Commission, OSEP the first time. Less than two years into the to Pacific Games President, Vidhya Lakhan, and the Positive Sports Coaching program, role he has demonstrated formidable energy John Tierney, Craig Phillips and Andrew support for the Oceania Australia Foundation, with his global travel itinerary, meeting with Minogue, as well as many others for their Samsung and the launch of a Non- Heads of State, Government and sport, passion and constructive endeavours in Communicable Diseases program, and successfully delivering the 2020 Agenda with achieving this outcome, which can only lead regional Sports Federations sharing resources unanimous support from the IOC Session in to a greater degree of competitive capacity across the continental regions in an effort to Monaco in December last year, and more for all athletes within Oceania. raise the performance standards of our Oceania athletes. 171 OCEANIA NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEES 2014 ANNUAL REPORT "In addition, we need to acknowledge the IOC/ONOC special administration grants to OSFO of $$40,200 which OSFO received 50% of the grant in 2014 and the balance to be paid this year." I was very pleased to be invited by Oceania It has been a busy and productive 10th year to members at the OSFO Assembly. Athletics Association President, Geoff for OSFO and I offer my thanks to the As of December 31st 2014 the OSFO account Gardner, to attend the Oceania Athletics Executive committee and members who have balance was retained earnings of $21,024.78 Congress in Tweed Heads in January. This supported me in my role over the past 12 plus net income $29816.8, total equity was a highly constructive meeting with many months. $50,841.60. It must be noted that we are ideas concerning the welfare and promotion showing OSFO’s liability of $54,496.60 for of athletic performance discussed, including a Congratulations to Nadia Bleaken from the DFAT grant received for flights of presentation on Marketing the IAAF / Olympic Oceania Badminton who was appointed to the participants attend the PYASC in New Marketing by Vice President of the IAAF, Lord OSFO Executive Committee in October last Caledonia. Sebastian Coe. As well an overview of the year to replace Chris Schacht until the next Oceania Australia Foundation was presented OSFO AGM. In addition, we need to acknowledge the IOC/ by Executive Officer, Helen McMurray. ONOC special administration grants to OSFO Yvonne Mullins deserves great credit for A highlight of this past year was the launch of of $$40,200 which OSFO received 50% of putting in place such an excellent and the Positive Sport Coaching website which the grant in 2014 and the balance to be paid informative meeting. Matthew Sholes has developed as a learning this year. platform for all coaches in the Oceania region There has been one change to the Executive and internationally. The 30 minute course Furthermore, it is worth noting that OSFO had wherein Nadia Bleaken replaced Chris was presented to the IOC education and only 30 financial members in 2014 which Schacht and I wish to take this opportunity on training unit by Kevan late last year with a was slightly down from the previous year. The your behalf to thank Chris for his valuable positive response. total 2014 membership income generated ($ contribution to the Executive’s activities 7,084.00) which was a decrease from the during his term. OSFO MEMBERSHIP previous year. In 2014 our membership declined by one In closing I would like to thank the Executive member, 29 total members with the potential The OFSO Executive Committee continues to for their tireless efforts, Chet Gray for the of an additional one sport seeking review and investigate additional funding professional and thoughtful guidance he membership in 2015. The following sources to support the OSFO administration provides and also ONOC President Mitchell International/ regional sports confederation and membership. and Secretary General Blas for their valuable have registered with OSFO over the past co-operation. These integrated annual twelve months: FIBA Oceania, Baseball OSFO membership fees invoices were issued meetings between ONOC and OSFO continue Confederation of Oceania, Oceania Archery in March for payment in April this year. as a stand out of Olympic co-operation across Confederation, Oceania Athletics Association, . our Oceania region. Oceania Badminton, Oceania Bowls, Oceania OSFO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Canoe Federation, Oceania Football In 2014 the OSFO Executive committee R Kevan Gosper AO Confederation, Oceania Fencing, Oceania conducted 6 teleconferences to review and Chairman Hockey Federation, Oceania Cricket, Oceania discuss a wide range of topics. From Netball, Oceania Judo Union, Softball finalising the OSFO Assembly program to OSFO SECRETARY GENERAL Confederation of Oceania, Oceania Squash, regularly reviewing and updating the work REPORT Oceania Swimming Association, Oceania each of the Executive committee members. Tennis Federation, Oceania Volleyball Over the course of the past year the Executive Federation, Oceania Wrestling Committee, members have reviewed and actioned many Oceania Rugby Union, Oceania Table Tennis, items related to achieving our members Rugby League International, AFL Oceania, resolutions. For example, the Executive Oceania Karate, Oceania Touch, Oceania members have been involved with identifying Sailing, Oceania Sumo Wrestling and Oceania other revenue sources for the purpose Cycling, Oceania Water Skiing . improving our financial sustainability. Within the Marketing / Communications areas we FINANICAL ACCOUNTS have developed a communication plan for A financial statement of the OSFO accounts updating Oceania Sports website Calendar of for 2014 has been completed and sent to all Events and other features. The Business/ OSFO Executive members for their review and Finances area we have been reporting approval. Further information will be reported regularly on the OSFO finances to the 172 OCEANIA NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEES 2014 ANNUAL REPORT "For many years the physical attributes were the highest priority in athlete development, but sport is quickly learning that a more determined and positive attitude can not only improve the performance of an individual, but can have a profound impact on the culture and success of a sport." Executive committee and investigating We missed attendance at last year’s PGC’s We hope to develop regular OSFO opportunities for increasing revenue streams. General Assembly due to availability of communication next year with our members The Members Service area has been looking personnel and location. and ensure OSFO has proper representation at developing a members’ survey to identify at the various ONOC meetings and functions what services and assistance the OSFO OSFO DIRECTORY AND CONTACT LIST which pertain to sport. Executive can provide to our members. Maintaining an up to date OSFO contact list is The Executive committee has been involved very important with providing effective and We will continue to update the directory and with the PSP program in identifying areas efficient communication to our members. keep providing information through the where OSFO could be involved as a service During the past twelve months there have communication network amongst the Oceania provider. been many staff and address changes sports. amongst our members. It is important when ANNUAL REPORT these changes occur that you notify the OSFO I would like to thank Kevan, Steve, Edwina, OSFO has again has been invited to combine immediately in order to update our contact Yvonne, Michael, Nadia, Helen and OSFO with ONOC to produce one annual report list.
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