ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16 Think.Act.Play is the program that was developed in conjunction with Water Polo Australia and NSW Sport & Recreation to ensure that core values, good reputation, and positive behaviours are maintained. Water Polo NSW has implemented the program and envisage it to be a cornerstone support to the development of the Sport.

The key messages that the program aims to promote are:

THINK before you speak ACT with respect PLAY in the spirit of the game

All Clubs and Regional Associations are encouraged to look to implement the program within their local training and activities.

If you would like more information, please contact Water Polo NSW

Pictured on front cover: 2016 NSW U14 Boys Blues (top) and 2016 NSW U14 Girls Blues (bottom) - Gold Medallists at the 2016 East Coast Challenge. Credit: Fletchie Photography.

CONTENTS

VISION MISSION VALUES 2

CURRENT OFFICE BEARERS & PERSONNEL 3

HONOUR ROLL 4

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS 5 PARTICIPATION & ENGAGEMENT 6 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 7

EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT 8

SPORTS DEVELOPMENT REPORT 10

OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT 12

SYDNEY ACADEMY REPORT 14

COMPETITIONS & EVENTS REPORT 15

COUNTRY DIRECTOR’S REPORT 16

REGIONAL ASSOCIATION REPORTS 17

LOCAL COMPETITION RESULTS 24

STATE TEAM REPORTS 28

STATE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 37

NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 41

NATIONAL WATER POLO LEAGUE 42

NATIONAL REPRESENTATION 43

OFFICE BEARERS 44

FINANCIAL REPORT (Annexure A) 47

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VISION | MISSION | VALUES

OUR VISION Water Polo NSW will grow, develop, and promote the game by supporting our members, stake- holders, and the water Polo Family through effective governance, professional administration, and clear strategic direction.

OUR VALUES & CULTURE Engagement Excellence Consistency Coordination Integrity Innovation

OUR PURPOSE & MISSION To facilitate and nurture the sport of Water Polo for enjoyment of all levels of participation throughout NSW. To provide leadership and direction; communication; education for officials, coaches, players and volunteers; and to provide governance guidance and assistance to clubs and associations.

OUR OBJECTIVES Improve our communication and engagement with members and stakeholders. Identify and provide benefits and services to regional clubs and associations Increase playing and non-playing memberships Deliver professional competition and event management Provide member benefits Establish a WPNSW presence in Schools Attract long-term sponsors and commercial partners

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Office Bearers 2015/16

HONOURARY STATE STATE OFFICER COACHES COACHES

Patron Country Men Blues U14 Boys Blues Peter Montgomery AM Al Caldwell Brett Arnold

Country Men Waratahs U14 Boys Waratahs BOARD OF Shannon Gould Anthony Hrysanthos

DIRECTORS Country Women Blues U14 Boys Platypuses Daniel Lawrence Mark Holden President Nick Hodgers (re-elected Dec’15) Country Women Waratahs U14 Boys Opals Jacqueline Morrison Mark Robinson Secretary / Director of Finance Junior Men Blues U14 Girls Blues Nathan Thomas (elected Dec ‘14) Christopher Dyson Raphael Pirat

Director - Metropolitan Junior Men Waratahs U14 Girls Waratahs Marg Kaye (resigned Nov ‘15) Srdjan Maric Scott Henderson Mark Simpson (appointed Dec ’15) Junior Women Blues U14 Girls Platypuses Director - Regional Scott Schweickle Leanne Lucy Peter Donohue (retired Dec ’15) Gail Salter (appointed Dec ’15) Junior Women Waratahs U14 Girls Opals Danielle Bower Stefani Jelic Director Rebecca Rippon (elected Dec ‘14) U16 Boys Blues Luis Cruz OPERATIONAL Director Trevor Folsom (retired Dec ‘15) U16 Boys Waratahs PERSONNEL Alan Balla (appointed Dec ’15) Brian Sutton Executive Officer U16 Boys Platypuses David Whittaker CONSTITUTIONAL Nick Godfrey Sports Development REFERENCE GROUP U16 Girls Blues Manager Daniel Lawrence Christopher Dyson Chris Shaw Mary Gardner U16 Girls Waratahs Officials Development Alex Mednis Michael Hahn Officer Peppi Kearney Ashleigh Kaesler Alan Balla U16 Girls Platypuses Kate Lewis Competitions & Events Coordinator WPNSW Stefani Jelic ACADEMY Project Officer Kyle Alp (Coordinator to May ‘16) Ethan Rogers

Vedran Cirkovic & Raphael Pirat (Joint Coordinator from May ‘16)

Brian Sutton (STEP from Feb‘16)

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Honour ROLL

LIFE MEMBERS

1936 H. Grose * 1980 F.L.Falson * 1990 L.J. Kay 1939 C.E. Chapman* 1980 R. L Smee 1991 K.F.Connor * 1950 H. Doener * 1983 J. Thornett 1992 P.H. Kerr 1963 H.K. Porter * 1985 D.F. Hamill 1992 A.P. Kerr 1963 A.P. Hart * 1985 D.M Woods 1998 G. Wulf 1971 R.Y Traynor * 1986 P.G. Montgomery 1999 D.J. Marks 1978 G.R. Woods * 1989 W.R. Jones 2012 D. Henricks 1978 V.J. Chalwin * 1989 G. Winterton * 2012 B. Falson 1979 M.W. Gooley 2014 P. Waterman 1979 W. Berge Phillips * * denotes deceased

PRESIDENTS

1929/30 H. Shaw 1963/64 - 65/66 G.R. Woods 1930/31 - 32/33 J.C. Dempsey 1966/67 - 68/69 H.J. Bund 1933/34 - 35/36 H. Grose 1969/70 - 76/77 V.J. Chalwin 1936/37 J. Dreelin 1977/78 - 82/83 G.R. Woods 1937/38 - 39/40 C.E. Chapman 1983/84 - 87/88 W.P. Jones 1940/41 - 42/43 M. Campbell 1988/89 - 95/96 P.H. Kerr 1943/44 - 54/55 H.K. Porter 1996/97 - 07/08 D.M. Woods 1955/56 - 59/60 A.P. Hart 2008/09 - 09/10 D.J. Marks 1960/61 - 62/62 F. Lamb 2010/11 - 12/13 D. Henricks 2013/14 - Current N. Hodgers

HALL OF CHAMPIONS

John Thornett Cathy Parkes (née Turner)

Charles Turner Peter Montgomery

Andrew Kerr Hermie Doener

Dick Thornett David Woods

Chris Wybrow Roger Cornforth

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CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

METROPOLITAN CLUBS

Blue Mountains Sydney Northern Beaches Coogee Sutherland Shire Cronulla Sydney Dolphins Drummoyne Sydney Stingers Icebergs Sydney Uni Men Macquarie Uni Sydney Uni Women Parramatta UNSW Wests Piranhas QVS Wizards Ryde UTS Balmain

REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & CLUBS

Bathurst Water Polo Ovens & Murray Water Polo Albury Tigers Coffs Harbour Water Polo Northside Stingrays Sharks Central Coast Water Polo Pool Pirates Gosford Wodonga The Entrance Woy Woy Southern Highlands Water Polo Wyong Mainers Polar Bears Far North Coast Sharks Alstonville Junior Water Polo Dolphins Alstonville Water Polo Ballina Bin Chooks Sutherland Shire Water Polo Association Byron Bay Sharks Arctic Le-Ba Water Polo Caringbah Lennox Water Polo Gunnamatta Lismore Water Polo Bundeena Mullum Water Polo Sutherland Shire Manning Valley Water Polo Tamworth & District Water Polo Newcastle Districts Eco Energy Central Newcastle Southgate Inn Easts Tamworth Tigers Hunter Hurricanes U16 Boys Rep Lake Macquarie Newcastle Uni Wagga Water Polo Raymond Terrace Dolphins Leagues Mudcrabs Raiders

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PARTICIPATION & ENGAGEMENT

PARTICIPATION IN NEW SOUTH WALES Participation - Metropolitan v Regional

Water Polo in New South Wales continues to boast the largest participation numbers in the country with 50% of participants nationally.

Below are participation numbers for the 2015/16 year for New South Wales in both the Sydney metropolitan area and regional areas.

PARTICIPATION Junior Senior Metropolitan Regional & Associations NUMBERS Male Female Male Female Regional Participation in NSW Metropolitan 1335 1284 1525 996

Regional & 1119 920 801 592 Associations

Schools * 1826 2020 - -

*estimates

DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT Male Female

Social Media engagement continues to be an area in Metropolitan Participation - Juniors which WPNSW aims to improve upon each year. Over the past 12 months, engagement with the water polo community via social media (Facebook,. Twitter, and Instagram) has grown and we expect it that to continue as we push more information through these channels.

Facebook continues to be our main channel for communications (after email and website) however other avenues such as Twitter and Insta- Male Female gram are being looked at for how Metropolitan Participation - Seniors best we can utilise these platforms.

26% increase in Facebook Followers (from 2258 - 2852)

Average Post Reach - 1171 people

Average Page Reach - 1273 people

Male Female

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President’s REPORT

Over the past 12 months, Water Polo in NSW has contin- I would like to congratulate ued to challenge its status quo, focussing on change to Ash Kaesler and also to the return it to the number one position in the sport across all many volunteers who have levels in the country. assisted in the processes. Without your contribution in Change brings with it challenges, a significant positive out what could have been con- of this has been the enormous level of engagement by sidered a neglected area of stakeholders. The significant input by stakeholders is the sport in the past, the acknowledged and for which I extend my thanks. “burden” of officiating in competitions would fall on The 2015/16 year welcomed 3 new directors to the far fewer shoulders of much WPNSW Board, in their short tenure they have made sig- less experienced individuals. nificant contributions, and will no doubt continue this with their extensive experience and knowledge. The changes are: Events and competitions coordinated from within the ad- ministration office of WPNSW have been delivered at a Director Country: Gail Salter / Peter Donohue higher standard than previously. Acknowledging that this Director Metropolitan: Mark Simpson / Marg Kaye area is a “work in progress”, as the number of events Director: Allan Balla / Trevor Folsom planned increases and the processes involved continue to be refined. I would like to acknowledge these previous Board mem- bers for their contribution during their terms. Peter The Constitutional review process is now underway with a Donohue decided not to stand for re-election at the last cross-section of the water polo community engaged spe- Annual Conference, his input to water polo and in particu- cifically for the task. The document is intended for review lar his involvement with regional areas has been signifi- and ultimately consideration at the next Annual Confer- cant and tireless. Marg Kaye resigned from the Board prior ence and accordingly the number of hours contributed by to the re-election, my thanks to Marg for her contribution. all involved to date has been extensive. My thanks to those Trevor Folsom also decided not to stand for re-election at involved in the task of reviewing the Constitution of the last Annual Conference, my thanks to Trevor for his WPNSWI. input during his time on the Board. Overarching the success in all of the above, is the need for Sport Development has continued to be a priority for a proactive approach that continues to recognise opportu- WPNSW. Inclusive and extended pathway programs for nities from which the sport of water polo can continue to junior Athletes, Coaches, and Officials has grown, exten- grow in New South Wales. This may be in areas that can sions of the WPNSWA program, introduction of the STEP be reinvigorated or developed from “scratch”. The swimming program, and the WPNSW State Team Program WPNSW landscape and environment have changed signifi- growing and improving constantly. While much of this cantly in recent years, this has been driven by David Whit- growth has related to the greater metropolitan area due to taker who continues to expend enormous hours, far in the “pilot” aspect of activities, a focus on water polo in excess of those expected in his role, thank you David your regional areas going forward is a high priority and specific efforts. funding has been obtained to assist with this aim. Partici- pation and growth will be the next frontier in the sport My thanks also to Stefani Jelic, Ethan Rogers, and Kyle Alp, development field and I am excited for future opportuni- for their commitment in their roles and for the assistance ties that arise. they provide in all areas noted above contributing to the success of WPNSWI. Chris Dyson and his team, is to be congratulated on the outcomes achieved in the past 12 months in this area. No- To all Life Members, members, Clubs and Affiliated bodies, tably Chris’s input has been at many levels and in many thank you for your support and input over the past 12 areas in addition to sport development, emphasising his months. significant value to WPNSWI. Wishing you success in your water polo the coming year Processes initiated over several years for the development and into the future. of Officials, specifically referees, have resulted in there now being a much larger “pool” of officials. This develop- ment is aimed to provide a foundation from which we can continue to build for the benefit of the sport, however while very positive, we still need to prioritise this area as a Nick Hodgers whole sport to continue to progress. President

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Executive Officer’s REPORT

It has been a privilege and honour to represent the sport In particularly I congratulate Chris Dyson for his continual of Water Polo in New South over the last year. This year desire to learn and passion for the sport. Chris continues has seen a continuation of changes and developments to be a significant asset of the organisation and I appreci- under the strategic direction set by the Board. ate his support and commitment.

I would like to thank the Board for their commitment to I am pleased to report a positive financial position for the the growth of the sport on numerous fronts. I commend organisation with a surplus of $111,221 and a growth in all directors for their willingness to engage in robust dis- income of 46.6%. This is an improvement from the loss of cussions devoid of Club loyalties for the overall benefit of $8,625 in the previous year. There continues to be ongo- the members and the sport in general. While there is a lot ing challenges of growing the business model from with- to be achieved, I believe that the vision is possible in in cashflows and with limited resources. The main areas of coming years once all cogs in the wheel work together in growth were seen with the Academy, State Team Program a co-ordinated manner. and funding grants. I can also report the implementation At the beginning of the year the WPNSW Board under- of a budgeting system for all projects. This has improved took training by the Australian Institute of Company Di- internal governance and provided a framework to man- rectors (sponsored by NSW Sport & Recreation) as part of age the various aspects of the business model. On behalf a concerted effort to develop the skill sets and function- of the WPNSW community I thank NSW Sport & Recrea- ing of the Board. During the year the Board welcome new tion for their continued financial and training support. members in Mark Simpson (Metropolitan Director), Gail Salter (Country Director), Alan Balla (Director) who have The WPNSW Academy program continued to grow in its all contributed constructively. It is pleasing to see the first full year of operation under the direction of Kyle Alp. Board continue to have a wider representation with two From the initial pilot commenced in February 2015, the (2) female and (2) country directors providing a greater program now operates six (6) days a week during school insight across the whole of the Water Polo community in terms with approximately two hundred (200) participants. NSW. The program is unique in its partnership with NSWIS in providing a pathway for athlete development and with Nick Hodgers was re-elected for a third term as President the gym component not available in the NSWIS TAP pro- and in this role, continues to deliver a consistent outlook gram. In February 2016, the program introduced a new and committed approach for change required for the optional STEP (Speed, Technique, Enhancement program) sport to grow and prosper. Both Nick and Nathan Thomas sessions run by Brian Sutton (former Australian Swim (Finance Director / Secretary) passionately drive the ad- Coach). STEP is not simply a swim program but as the vancement of the organisation to be a leader within Wa- program name suggests tailored to look at the overall ter Polo and NSW sport. Thank you both for the ongoing technical aspects of the athlete – a fantastic opportunity support and guidance provided to myself and the for athletes to gain experience from the wealth of WPNSW office. knowledge Brian has to offer.

The WPNSW office also saw some change in personnel On behalf of all athletes attending the Academy I express during the year with Stefani Jelic (Competitions and appreciation to Kyle and Brian and all the coaches that Events Co-ordinator) coming on board at the beginning provide their expertise on a regular basis. WPNSW also of the Summer season. Stefani has applied herself to this wishes to thank UTS (University of Technology Sydney) demanding role and in doing so has established produc- and Ashfield Aquatic Centre for their sponsorship and tive communication with Clubs. Ethan Rogers initially support. With the assistance of NSWIS it is envisaged for joined the team in an intern role assisting Chris Dyson this program to be spread throughout regional areas of (Sports Development Manager) with several new initia- NSW with the ultimate endeavour to provide a consistent tives. Due to the success of Ethan’s work he subsequently and appropriate level programs for junior athletes wish- accepted the challenge of co-ordinating the expanded ing to be in the State Team program. State Team Program.

In addition, a number of temporary and project positions were filled during the year to assist with the demands of an growing organisation.

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Executive Officer’s REPORT

A priority of the Board and management was to re- tre which saw ten (10) teams participate in a fun and engage with the regional members. This process has competitive three (3) day event. This followed the contin- commenced with a number of road trips undertaken to all ued expansion of the U13s Development Weekends in- areas during the year in an endeavour to understand local volving one hundred and fifty (150) athletes from all over challenges and issues. Several ideas have been taken NSW coming together in Sydney during late August and from discussions with stakeholders and plans are under- early September. way to implement some changes in the next year. While we are not at the level strived for as yet, significant ad- The State Team Program continued to grow during the vances have been made with relevant stakeholders. year including expansion of the number of teams (22 in One key element from regional areas was to provide total) plus improved communications and planning pro- pathway and development for athletes to be involved in cesses. The number of teams shows the depth of the representative teams. With this objective, the State Team sport with NSW athletes also making up the majority of Program saw an increased opportunity for regional selec- National plus NSW CHS (NSW Combined High Schools) tions in age group teams and WPNSW actively support- teams touring at the same time. In total the program in- ing NSW teams at the Australian Country Championships. volved Two Hundred and Ninety (290) athletes and per- I look forward to continue to work with all regions in a sonnel. In additional, the program incorporated the re- proactive and co-ordinated manner for the expansion and view of policies and development of a comprehensive growth of the sport at a local level – in partnerships we Operations Manuals for the various tours. Overall a signif- can achieve a lot. icant achievement of the organisation in terms of re- sources and I would like to acknowledge the efforts of WPNSW was once again well represented at National Chris Dyson, Ethan Rogers and Zoe Yum (Project Assis- Championship with clubs and state teams again achieving tant) plus all the team coaches and managers involved. some fantastic results. In addition, NSW players contin- While there where several learnings from the prepara- ued to makeup the vast majority of National representa- tions and tours, feedback from surveys indicate a success- tive teams and squads during the year. A list of achieve- ful program. Looking forward to further expansion with ments of both Clubs and players can be found in later the hosting of the 2017 Sydney Youth Festival involving pages of the Annual Report. all age groups in the same location and a greater involve- ment with the NSW Country teams. From a competition perspective, the NSW Championships and local competitions (Metropolitan and Regional) con- Finally, I recognise the efforts to date of the Constitution tinue to be competitive. In the under 14 and 16 age Workgroup consisting of Chris Shaw (Sydney Uni - Chair- groups the States titles expanded to being four (4) days man), Alex Mednis (Sutherland Shire), Alan Balla in duration to cater for additional team entries and a pro- (Southern Highlands & WPNSW Board), Peppi Kearney gram which provided more games for each team. As a (UNSW Wests), and Mary Gardner (UTS Balmain). This continuation of the strategic initiative to host junior group was formed to represent members in the review championships in regional areas, this year saw Tamworth and revamp of the Constitution. An enormous amount of again hosting the U14s (Boys and Girls) with the U16s work has gone into a comprehensive process with the being held in Orange (Girls) and ACT (Boys). In particular, Board providing final oversight. I am sure that the final I would like to thank the Orange Council and the local product will be beneficial for the governance of WPNSW Aquatic Centre for providing great tournament facilities for many years to come. for the first time. Thank you to all members for a productive year in an ever A major initiative during the year was the introduction of -changing environment. The challenges associated with the “Think. Act. Play” policy at the NSW Championships growth will continue in the next year however I firmly and in the Metropolitan Competition. This initiative was believe that with improved co-ordination and communi- developed in conjunction with NSW Sports & Recreation cation we can achieve together vast advancements of the and Water Polo Australia and is designed to encourage Sport. positive behaviours for all participants.

October long weekend also saw the introduction of the David Whittaker inaugural NSW U12s Festival at the Ashfield Aquatic Cen- Executive Officer

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Sports Development REPORT

This year was another enormous year for WPNSW, and Pathways and access to development opportunities for the field of Sport Development was part of that suc- our Coaches and Officials is lower compared to that cess. provided to our athletes.

Areas of highlight: As a whole sport we all need to acknowledge that we • Stakeholder Education and Think.Act.Play have a part to play to assist reducing these imbalances, and prioritise providing equal development opportuni- • Extension and professionalisation of the State ties for all stakeholders, this in turn will assist the Team Program growth and development of WP. If we all do this to- • Inaugural U12s Festival gether, this will significantly strengthen the movement, • Continuity of the WPNSW U13s Development and immediately benefit all stakeholders. Weekends • Continuity of the 1st Grade Finals event day The outcome of this situation is they’re enormous dis- • Successful Grant acquirement to be applied in crepancies in the standards of each stakeholder which places limitations on the development of the sport. the 2016/17 year. The grants are through, Currently our Coaching standards at a community, NSW Sport & Recreation, Macquarie Sport, and Water Polo Australia. club, state, and national level are inconsistent, relative, to those displayed at a high performance level. Our Continuity of the WPNSW Academy • Officials standards are in an even worse predicament (WPNSWA) Program with no full time Officials in the country, and incon- • Introduction of the Speed Technique sistent standards across all tiers. Enhancement Program (STEP Swimming Program) The implications of this are present in the following • Continued developments in the junior example. In the A Division of the U14 age groups at participation space with the Premier Sporting NSW state championships, you can see significant vari- Challenge (PSC), Sporting Schools (SPS) ances in the foundational way different clubs/districts • Continuity of the WPNSW Internship Program play and the basic skills of athletes.

• Continued work with WPNSW’s range of Teams are required to adapt how they play at the tour- different partnerships naments and game - game, because the rules of the • Continuity of the NSW State Championships. sport are being implemented differently from official – official. The way coaches are teaching and implement- There are 2 areas I would like to focus on in this report; ing fundamental game tactics, skills and physical prep- Stakeholder Education & Think.Act.Play, and the 2016 aration vary from player – player and team – team. State Team Program. These gaps in each stakeholders game is an indication STAKEHOLDER EDUCATION of the education status in NSW and Australia. All tiers of the sport must appreciate, respect and develop all As a sport we are currently in a difficult situation re- stakeholders equally because our sport cannot operate garding the development of Officials, Coaches and without all of them. Athletes.

There is a significant imbalance in: • Ratios of athletes: Coaches/Officials • Growth of our Coaching and Officiating populations compared to athletes

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Sports Development REPORT

In the last year the following education has taken Notable changes: place: • STP extension to include more athletes & teams (Platypus & Opals). Coach and Official Education has continued to • Increased quality of education and briefs, for be implemented across NSW. This has occurred in a our coaches, managers and referees number of ways. Courses for Coaches and Officials • Implementation of an extensive due diligence hosted by clubs, associations and WPNSW. Through process. WPNSW state championship events for officials devel- opment. Through the WPNSWA for Coaches develop- • Development of comprehensive Tour ment. And through the State Team Program for both Operations Manuals for athletes and team Coaches and Officials. personnel. • Introduced a communication strategy. Athletes are receiving education is a range of for- • Improved the service of the program for the mats. At all tiers of the sport during formal WP and users. land training sessions. Also in other formats like work- • Developed the athlete Billeting process. shops on Think.Act.Play and Sports Science topics. • A sustainable and accessible financial model

including improvements to the budgeting The Think.Act.Play initiative developed by NSW process and modification of the payment plan. Sport & Recreation and WPA has been adopted • Introduced Referees into the STP. throughout WPNSW’s entire business. • Increased the development component of the Think before you speak, Act with respect, and Play in STP with contemporary athlete development the spirit of the game. trends. • Increased the standardisation of the program Workshops directed at all stakeholders have been im- across all ages. plemented by WPNSW. Think.Act.Play signage is visi- • Supported WPA’s development program with ble at all major WPNSW events, on the 2016 WPNSW an increase in National Junior Representation. State Program uniform, and on all email signatures of • Introduction of a fundraising strategy. WPNSW staff. • Revised Policies and Codes of Conduct Think.Act.Play promotes respect, safety, and a con- structive environment for all stakeholders of the sport. While we believe we have made some very noteworthy enhancements, this was still our 2nd year operating 2016 STATE TEAM PROGRAM (STP) the event with the current team. there have been many learnings throughout this year, and many future con-

siderations to take into account. The strategic planning The 2016 STP went through further redevelopments and operational diligence to manage the STP is very with extremely positive improvements across the full significant, and there is no way that this program could scope of the event., and there was a range of new vari- operate consistently each year without the work of all ables to include into our mode of operation, from this stakeholders. there were also many learnings and new areas of im- provements to make in future. include an international From all the Administrators, Personnel, Athletes and trip to the Pan Pacific Youth festival. Parents, I thank you all for your ongoing support.

The 2016 STP has successfully played its role in the overall development pathway in NSW, it has met key objectives, whilst incorporating a number of new ele- ments and processors into the program. Christopher Dyson

Sports Development Manager

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Officials Development REPORT

Overall, the Summer 2015/16 season was one of im- provement in comparison to the Summer of 2014/15 in many ways.

There was an increase in the number of active referees from 39 in the Summer season of 2014/15 to 58 in the 2015/16 Summer season, with a turnover of 7.

This has helped to service not only the Junior Sydney Metropolitan Competition, but all other graded com- petitions and State Championships The 2015/16 season was productive for referees on both a state and national and international level. Over Gender Under 21 TOTALS This is largely due to the consistent appointment of a 21 competent technical delegate on all games at all Syd- Male 22 20 42 ney Metropolitan Junior Fixtures as well as State Championships. Female 10 6 16

Over the course of a weekend, WPNSW and it’s refer- TO- 32 26 58 ees service up to 65 games with an approximate split TALS of 12-20 senior first grade (M1/2/3 and L1/2/3) and 40 -45 junior (M14/16/18 and L14/16/18) games. For the total of Summer 2015/16 including all 14 rounds for all senior and junior grades, that is a total of 861 games to cover.

Of these 861 games: • 638 were serviced with two referees • 207 were serviced with at least one ref- eree • 16 were serviced with no referees* *Referees didn’t show up after being allocated

In order to align with the ‘Think.Act.Play’ principles The most important step that has been implemented is established by Water Polo Australia to combat this the role of a ‘pool controller’ who acts not only as a poor behaviour, WPNSW as an organization has taken support for referees, but also deals with inappropriate a few steps to ensure that water polo as a game and as behaviour of coaches/spectators and players if neces- a sport is enjoyable for all involved, whether that be sary so that the referee doesn’t have to and can focus the coaches, players, managers, officials or spectators on refereeing the game and also to ensure the inap- of the game. propriate actions of a few don't ruin the overall sport- ing experience for everyone.

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Officials Development REPORT

For the first time, at all state championships a ‘Referee of the Tournament’ Award and at the U14s and U16s From this panel, three ref- State Championships there was also a ‘Referee Encour- erees represented Austral- agement’ Award introduced to recognise the con- ia on the FINA panel at sistent hard work of the referees and promote them to various World Champion- pursue their refereeing further. ships, and their achieve- ments are as below: Additionally, we had three (3) referees awarded ‘Referee of the Tournament’ at various National Cham- Nick Hodgers pionships. A list of Award Winners are below. Selected to officiate at the 18th Junior Men’s World Once again, NSW had a strong representation on the Championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan NWPL and FINA Lists respectively. Our 7 NWPL referees were: Daniel Bartels • Nick Hodgers Selected to officiate at the Junior Women’s World • Daniel Bartels Championships in Volos, Greece where he was the first • David Gerrie Australian to be appointed to officiate a gold medal final at a world junior championships, taking control of • Chris Hook the final at the 11th FINA World Women’s Junior Wa- • Adam Richardson ter Polo Championships. • Ken Miranda • Ashleigh Kaesler. David Gerrie Selected to officiate at the 2015 World University Games in Gwangju, Korea.

Tournament Referee of the Tournament Referee Encouragement

U14 Boys State Championships Jacqui McGuirk (SNB) Ethan Moore (UNSW Wests) U14 Girls State Championships Katie Salter (Tamworth) Nikita Neville (Tamworth

U16 Boys State Championships James Miranda (UTS Balmain) Laarn White (Tamworth)

U16 Girls State Championships Stephen Boatswain (UNSW) Natasha Majstrovic (Sydney Uni)

U18 Mens State Championships Conor Davis (Cronulla) U18 Womens State Championships Harry Sanderson (UTS Balmain)

U20 Men’s State Championships Liam Ireland (Central Coast)

U20 Women’s State Championships Lara Lever (ACT)

Country Clubs Championships Chris Hutton (Central Coast)

Country Districts Championships Ash Kaesler (WPNSW)

14&U Girls National Championships James Miranda

16&U Girls National Championships Samantha Stanton Ashleigh Kaesler 16&U Boys National Championships Conor Davis Officials Development Officer

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Sydney Academy REPORT

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Water Polo NSW’s Sydney Academy (WPNSWA) is an invitational program that was initiated in January 2015 SNRS Pool ACE (with 45 athletes) to assist in the development of ath- B01 ACE Pool letes and assist with transition to elite Water Polo. B02 Pool Pool This program has continued to grow in numbers with B03 Pool approximately 200 athletes attending with all NSW identified metro Squad players participating in the OPEN STEP STEP STEP STEP program. The program is overseen by the NSWIS coaches and The Academy is an official program as part of the elite teaches the fundament skills and drills that form the athlete pathway in NSW and Australia, and operates in basis of the NSWIS level. This exposure and the experi- partnership with the New South Wales Institute of ence that the athletes receive at the WPNSWA is Sport (NSWIS) and the University of Technology Syd- unique and innovative, and replicates contemporary ney (UTS). Water Polo Australia (WPA) has endorsed water polo. the program and recognises its value in preparing ath- letes in the pathway. The following areas are some topics covered in the WPNSWA program: The program engages athletes in the U14, U16 and • Technique, endurance and strength in passing, U18 age groups and has 3 main orientations which will leg work, shooting and game physicality be implemented to supplement current training re- • Water Polo specific swimming gimes: Technique and skill development, Athlete edu- • Dry land, functional movement, flexibility, core cation, Land and gym development. strength and muscle development • Injury Prevention Under the WPNSWA banner, the Speed Technique En- • Position specific and team tactic development hancement Program (STEP) commenced. STEP was de- veloped to satisfy a need with in the community that The feedback from parents and players has been ex- water polo athletes could not maintain positions in tremely positive and the aim for the program is to elite swimming squads, this resulted in injury and a continue developing NSW players for all levels of com- decreased swimming ability at the representative level. petition.

WPNSW appointed Brian Sutton to the position of WPNSW would like to take this opportunity to thank Head Coach of STEP. Brian has produced multiple all our WPNSWA & STEP stakeholders. Our program Olympic medallist during his career, has an representa- partners being UTS Sport and Ashfield Aquatic Centre. tive swimming background himself, and is qualified in Our personnel, whom are on deck 6 mornings a week sport science. are the key ingredient to the success of the program. Our administrators who make the phone calls and en- With the commencement of STEP, the WPNSWA pro- sure a smooth operation. And lastly the parents and gram operates 6 mornings per week with the use of 3 athletes who continue to support the program. different facilities. The water polo and STEP sessions are held at Ashfield Aquatic Centre, the gym sessions are at UTS Sport’s elite athlete gym in Ultimo.

WPNSWA continues to evolve with 17 coaches whom all have elite water polo coaching or playing experi- ence involved in five weekly pool skill sessions two gym sessions a week. There are nationally identified coaches, National Leagues coaches and other top tier Christopher Dyson coaches in NSW involved the program. Sports Development Manager

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Competitions & Events REPORT

FIRST GRADE FINALS 2015/16 NSW STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2015 First Grade Finals were held on Saturday 14 The 2015/16 NSW State Championships saw some of November 2015 at Ryde Aquatic & Leisure Centre, the biggest team entries to-date as well as new loca- commentated by Mike ‘Westie’ Westdorp. tions and dates/times of year.

In the Ladies Finals, Drummoyne were victorious over U14 BOYS & GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS UNSW Wests, while the Men saw Sydney University Saturday 12 - Tuesday 15 December 2015 defeat Cronulla. South Wests Tamworth War Memorial Pool & Tamworth Olympic Swimming Pool During half time of each final, an U12s exhibition match was played. During the men’s it was Sydney Uni U16 BOYS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS v UTS Balmain, and during the ladies final was Thursday 28 - Sunday 31 January 2016 Drummoyne v UNSW Wests. Boys | Canberra International Sports & Aquatic Centre Girls | Orange Aquatic Centre This year, WPNSW held ‘Future Championships’ water polo clinics before the finals, with Elvis Fatovic, Richie U18 BOYS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Campbell, Lea Yanitsas and Nathan Power coaching Monday 18 - Wednesday 20 January 2016 pool deck. Parramatta Swimming Centre

INAUGURAL U12s FESTIVAL U18 LADIES STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Friday 29 - Sunday 31 January 2016

Parramatta Swimming Centre Following on from the success of the U13 Develop- ment clinics, Water Polo NSW held its inaugural U12s U20 ‘Col Smee’ Boys & Girls State Championships Festival at Ashfield Aquatic Centre over the October Friday 12 - Sunday 14 February 2016 Long Weekend (2 - 4 October 2015). Parramatta Swimming Centre &

Ashfield Aquatic Centre Ten (10) team entered the three-day competition which was well received by the community. COUNTRY DISTRICTS Activities that were held over the weekend included: Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 February 2016 Pass the Footy • Parramatta Swimming Centre • Relays • Jersey Day COUNTRY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Saturday 23 - Monday 25 January 2016 Daniel Bartels stopped by on Day 1 to talk about the Mittagong Swimming Centre & Think.Act.Play program that was being launched at the Frensham Centenary Pool 16U National Championships that same weekend, and to talk through the fundamentals of water polo while games were taking place. 2015 WPNSW U12 FESTIVAL

FINAL POSITION BOYS TEAMS GIRLS TEAMS

Gold Sydney Uni Simbas UNSW Killer Whales Silver Gosford Mobsters (composite) Gosford Lobsters (composite)

3rd UNSW Wests Magpies UTS Balmain Kittens 4th UTS Balmain Cubs Sydney Uni Lion Cubs

5th Sydney Uni Griffins UNSW Wests Whales

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Country Director REPORT

The 2015/16 Season presented numerous opportuni- A Country Sub-Committee is being formed with one ties to showcase Regional Water Polo. representative from each country region. This Sub- Committee will assist with the planning of country car- Country based junior teams performed well in the Club nivals, player, coach, referee and official development/ Team based State Age Championships with numerous training and help identify/resolve any regional prob- state squad and national squad selections. Regional lems. Thank you to all the volunteers of the various centres, Tamworth (U14 Boys & Girls) and Orange (U16 clubs in the regional areas and in particular those who Girls) hosted State Age Championships and Mittagong take on their respective Club Committee positions. hosted Open Country Clubs Championship at the Country water polo would not exist without you! beautiful Mittagong and Frensham Pools. Country and regional water polo play a significant role Results of Regional Junior teams in National Age in the growth and prosperity of Water Polo NSW and I Championships was also very pleasing with teams look forward to the continued success, growth and placing high in Championship, Plate and Bowl Divi- development this season and for years to come. sions. 41 regional juniors were selected in WPNSW State Teams to represent NSW at East Coast Challenge in Melbourne (U14’s) and NZ Pan Pacific Games in Auckland (U14’s, 16’s and 20’s). Gail Salter Nordek Blue (ACT) won the Men’s Country Club Cham- Country Director pionships and Albury Sharks the Women’s in Mitta- gong. Newcastle however was the winner of both the Men’s and Women’s at Country Districts Champion- ships held at Parramatta. Both these carnivals are used to select the NSW Country Men’s and Women’s teams to compete in the Australian Country Championships. The National Country titles were played at Peninsula Leisure Centre on the Central Coast with both the NSW A Teams taking the titles and the B Teams just missing out on Bronze.

Development of Country Water Polo, particularly at the junior level will be targeted by Water Polo NSW Devel- opment Officers during the new season and beyond. This will also provide further training and updating of Regional Coaches, Referees and Officials.

New representative pathways for Regional Coaches, Referees and Officials has already resulted in the re- cent selection of Brett Arnold (Central/Hunter) as Coach of the NSW U14 Boys’ Blues, Ross White (Tamworth) as Assis. Coach/Manager of the NSW U14 Boys’ Waratahs, and Tony Kirchner (Hunter) as Referee for ECC, Dan Lawrence (Hunter) as Coach of the NSW U16 Girls Blues, Rick Hooper (Lake Macquarie/Hunter) as Assis. Coach/Manager of the NSW U16 Girls’ Platy- pus and James O’Brien (Albury), Gail Salter (Tamworth) as Referees for the NZ Pan Pacific Games.

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BATHURST / ORANGE

REGION DELEGATES MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS

President: Lucinda Wells 31 senior males / 16 senior females Secretary: John Collins 9 junior males / 15 junior females Treasurer: Murray Cheers Associate members/non-playing 5 Delegate: Nikita Williams Teams per club: 5

Bathurst is a single club operating a 5 team competi- tion

The club has gone through a difficult season with one less team. Many of the five remaining teams have struggled to have enough players each week.

The Bathurst Regional Council turned down an oppor- tunity for us to host a state championship, which was greatly disappointing for the club.

COFFS HARBOUR

REGION DELEGATES MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS

President: Peter Goddard Senior: 16 (8 male, 8 female) Secretary: Jamie Marschke Junior: 30 (20 male, 10 female) Treasurer: Cheyrl Lane

Water polo in Coffs Harbour is in a period of rebuild- ing having lost players over the last few seasons.

Junior player interest has been increasing with many “new to the sport” players starting this season.

Achievements: Coffs Harbour competed in the Nation- al Primary Games held in Tamworth (2nd year)

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CENTRAL COAST

REGION DELEGATES TEAMS PER CLUB: Gosford 15 President: Frank Cubirka The Entrance 10 Vice President: Dale Dezius Woy Woy 11 Secretary: Wyong 8 Treasurer: Lynne Akhurst Registrar: Vanessa Henderson MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS Judiciary: Nathan Tait Senior Female 40 Publicity: Louise Rennie Senior Male 85 Referees: Lucas Hardy Junior Female 110 Junior Male 123 GOSFORD Flippa ball: 27 President Tracey Worrell Associate members/non-playing 25 Secretary Jude Rowe Treasurer Russell Stimson U12’s – Central Coast teams competed successfully at Registrar Yvette Cotterill Balmain tournament, National Primary Games, Canber- ra Waterpolooza & NSW U12 festival. Players from all THE ENTRANCE clubs nominated to attend player development week- President David Isaacs ends at Ashfield pool Vice-President Craig Sampson Secretary Louise Rennie U14 Girls - 4th State, 7th Nationals, 7 girls NSW teams Treasurer Michelle Thistlewaite (1 in Blues, 3 in Waratahs + 1 Coach and 1 Manager, 3 Registrar Michelle Thistlewaite in development)

WOY WOY U14 Boys – Runner up in bowl at State & won Bowl at Nationals 17th) President Vanessa Henderson 2 boys selected in NSW teams (1 in Blues and 1 in de- Vice-President Nicholas Baird velopment) Secretary Karen Trenholme

Treasurer David Jack U16 Girls – 1st in B division State Registrar Roslyn Caldwell 1 girl selected in NSW state teams

WYONG U16 Boys - competed at State President Jarod Tobin 4 boys selected in NSW state teams Vice-President Michael Jones

Treasurer Angela Adams U18’s – 1 girl competed at State Registrar Dale Dezius

Seniors – teams competed at Country Clubs and dis-

tricts with 12 players and 3 coaches representing NSW

at Australian Country championships. 1 male and 1

female have also been chosen in Australian Country

team.

We have had a number of our players play in National

League teams.

As a region we have had record numbers of teams in

our local competition with mentoring of junior referees

and coaches across all teams a highlight of our pro-

gress this season.

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NEWCASTLE DISTRICTS

REGION DELEGATES In lieu of a president nominating and being elected this year, i would like to congratulations to all players, Vice President: Simon Clulow parents, coaches, referees and volunteers for another Treasurer: Kelli Stolk great year of water polo. The local competition contin- Secretary: Madeline Tomas ues to grow strongly, particularly the junior sides, with Registrar: Tammy Humby enthralling Semi finals & Grand finals in all junior com- Committee Member: Michale Pfieffer petitions. This reflects a lot of hard work by all clubs Committee Member: Jess Charlton into junior sides. We saw some strong senior games as well. CENTRAL NEWCASTLE As always, there is so much organisation that is re- President: Steve Power quired to make this association work, and for the com- Secretary & Registrar: Lee Bendich petitions to run smoothly. The executive were crucial in Treasurer: Andrea Thomas making this happen, and I would like to thank Simon Committee Member: Lisa Matheson Clulow (Vice President), Kelli Stolk (Treasurer), Michale Committee Member: Elaine Lambert Pfieffer, Jess Charlton and Tammy Humby (Registrar). I Committee Member: Nikki Burdack would like to especially thank Tammy, who went above

and beyond this year. EASTS

Mark Davy I would also like to thank Brett Arnold for once again

fulfilling the role of Judiciary Officer. Many may be LAKE MACQUARIE aware, but we dealt with an unusually (and disappoint- Ellie Singleton, Raquel Whipp ingly) high number of judiciary cases. Brett was essen- tial in making sure we reached the right outcome on NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY all of these cases. On this note, I would like to urge all Simon Clulow players, volunteers, coaches, parents and members to abide by the Code of Conduct for this coming season. RAYMOND TERRACE Newcastle entered men’s and women’s teams in the Alissa Berry, Gae Bistrow, Peter McFayden NSW Country District tournament held in Sydney in February. A great result with both the men and women HUNTER HURRICANES bring home the gold. Congratulations to all players representing Newcastle and thank you to the coaches Mick O’Brien, Mark Robinson, Alissa Berr (Elly Pickles & Michale Pfieffer) and managers (Ellie

Singleton).

MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS We continued with our paid referees system, which Male: 426 saw a huge increase in the number of referees, which Female: 358 was fantastic to see. Thanks to Tony Kirchner for or- Other: 24 ganising the referees every week in his role as referee TOTAL: 808 coordinator. It takes a lot of effort every week. A big

thank you to all referees this season.

TEAMS PER CLUB I hope that 2016/17 improves further on our success as Central Newcastle: 15 an association from the previous season, and I look Easts 8 forward to seeing you all throughout the season. I will Lake Macquarie 6 only be playing and coaching this season and I thank Newcastle University: 4 you for supporting me in my three years on the execu- Raymond Terrace 6 tive. TOTAL 39 Madeline Thomas Secretary | Newcastle Water Polo Association

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SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

REGION DELEGATES WPNSW – Resolved the impasse and established a positive relationship. President: Alan Balla (Junior Competition Director & WPNSW delegate) New Indoor Pool access allowing Winter training ses- Secretary: Michelle Davis-Rice sions & Summer training sessions, two (2) training Vice President: Jonathan Hatcher (til mid Jan16) clinics run by WPNSW, NSW Country Club Women’s Senior Competition Director: Siobhan Lord, Jason matches. Sellers (post mid Jan 16) Finance Director: Pat Duck Board Improvements: Board Guide; including Board General Director: Bob Greenwood Planning Calendar (with Governance issues), Responsi- bility Matrix, Key Stakeholders info, Basic budget Clubs Informal Clubs only spreadsheet.

MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS Updated the SHWP Policies and Procedures for all member’s access, including development and intro-

duction of a Grading Policy that Set a framework The membership decline was of recent years was halt- where there was visibility of imbalance and allowed ed. There was 230 members registered, including “self” balancing as the preferred method to make com- coaches & life members. petitions more equal.

217 players; 76 female + 141 male Hosted NSW Country Club Championships and en- 161 Juniors: 62 Female + 99 male tered both a Women’s and Men’s Team. (ie U18 and below, born 1998 or later) Many communication improvements including updates 56 Seniors: 22 Female + 42 males to SHWP website and a Facebook account was opened (born 1997 or earlier) and Facebook page generated with 53 posts with

views of over 6000. The Season overall was a great success with many new

initiatives to improve the enjoyment, participation and The main challenges going forward is maintaining the skill levels implemented. support to run and improve/expand the competition,

improving coaching and refereeing standards.

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TAMWORTH & DISTRICTS

REGION DELEGATES Tamworth Representative Teams fared well at State and Country Championships with the U14 Girls finish- President: Ross White ing 5th at Nationals. The U16 Girls were runners-up in Vice President: Gail Salter the Bowl final at State Championships and are present- Secretary: Kim Gross ly in training with the U16 Boys for the National Cham- Treasurer: pionships in September. Registrar: Gail Salter Committee Member: Tim Smith Tamworth had a number of State Representatives dur- Committee Member: Jane O’Connor ing the season: • Billie Mitchell (vice captain) - U14 Blues CLUBS • Mikayla Gross – U14 Blues • Calrossy Anglican School • Harriet Lyden – U14 Waratahs • Carinya Christian School • Jorja Irwin – U14 Platypus • Eco Energy & Solar Solutions • Giaan White - CHS U15s & NSW Country Women • Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School • Lucy Hofman – CHS U15’s • McCarthy High School • James Newberry - U16 Waratahs • Southgate Inn • Kane Clinch - U16 Waratahs • Tamworth High School • Jake Mitchell - U16 Waratahs • Tamworth Tigers • Lachlan Wheeler – U16 Waratahs • Katie Salter – Junior Waratahs & NSW Country Tamworth Water Polo Competitions are played on Women weeknights at Scully Park Pool. The Competitions are: • Libby Magann - NSW Country Women • Secondary Schoolgirls – Monday night • Abby Rae - NSW Country Women • Secondary Schoolboys and B Grade Men – Tuesday • Mitch Salter – NSW Country Men night • Ross White – Assis. Coach/Manager U14 Boys Wa- • Primary Flippaball – Thursday night ratahs and Assis. Coach/Manager NSW Country • Open Men’s and Women’s – Friday night. Women • Gail Salter – NSW Referee NZ Pan Pacs. The Open Men’s Winner was Eco Energy & Solar Solu- tions over Southgate Inn. This final was abandoned Tamworth once again hosted the U14 State Champi- after the 1st quarter due to electrical storm and Eco onships with great feedback, good weather and facili- was declared the winner (also Minor Premiers). The ties to accommodate the competing teams and fami- Open Women’s was won by Southgate Inn Green over lies. Tamworth hopes to host further carnivals and U14 Girls Rep Team. training camps during the 2016/17 season.

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WAGGA WAGGA

REGION DELEGATES On the representative level our young and up and coming players had the following success: President: Anthony Paul Secretary: David Barrett NSW Country Women B Treasurer: James Wallace • Phebe McLeod • Claudia Nugent Wagga Water Polo Association Inc has had another • Lauren McLeod successful year in its competition , player representa- NSW CHS U15 at Pan Pacs tion and development with 250 seniors, juniors and • Rex Gallagher Flippa Ball players. • Lauren Nugent

Our player numbers in the senior competition were NSW CHS Firsts down however the number of junior players remained steady. Our Flipper Ball program was well attended • Claudia Nugent with up to 30 juniors attending on some Tuesday nights. NSW CHS Seconds • Lauren Nugent Allan Dejong took our under 16 boys to Canberra with the team having great success and returning to our Victorian U16 local competition with new skills and enthusiasm for • Sophie McLeod the game. Grand final day on 19th March was a great success cul- minating with presentations at the William Farrer Hotel where we had the pleasure of NSW CEO David Whit- taker along to help do the presentations.

Winner were: Mens A Grade- GIO Leagues Octopuses Mens B Grade-RPW Raiders Mens C Grade-Leagues Crows Womens A Grade-Kooringal Hotel Raiders Womens B Grade-IPS Water Hogs Under 16's mixed-EHRT Dolphins Under 14's mixed-Raiders

The executive was assisted by fantastic enthusiastic match committees for all grades, referees table official and the general water polo family.

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OVENS & MURRAY

REGION DELEGATES TEAMS PER CLUB: Albury Tigers: 7 senior & 4 junior teams President: Brendan Dickie Sharks: 8 senior & 6 junior teams Vice President: Grace De Grazia Northside Stingrays: 5 senior & 5 junior teams Treasurer: Fiona Tuthill Pool Pirates: 7 senior & 8 junior teams Secretary: Marg Moran Wodonga: 2 senior & I junior teams (vic) Registrar: Emma Gould MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS Senior Male: 97 ALBURY TIGERS Senior Female: 80 President: Neil Smith Junior Male: 86 Vice President: Jimmy Scannell Junior Female: 159 Secretary & Registrar: Karen Willcox Flippa ball: 42 (mixed) Associate members: 13 Treasurer: Marg Moran

NORTHSIDE STINGRAYS During the 2015/15, Ovens & Murray Water Polo cele- President: Tony Remington brated the following achievements: Vice President: Sharlene Mutsch Secretary: Shanna McDonald Brooke Dickie & Bridget Johnson were selected in the Treasurer: Shane McDonnell AUS Born 98 Squad & Australian Women's Youth Wa- ter Polo Team

SHARKS Taylor Miller & Leah Dodd were selected in Australian President Shannon Gould Country Water polo teams Secretary: Cath O’Brien Treasurer & Registrar: Emma Gould Big Splash events continue for a 2nd year recognising & Supporting Mental Health POOL PIRATES Referee Development: Junior referee James O’Brien President: Neil Bailee was selected to attend the 2016 Pan Pacific Youth Wa- Secretary: Kelly Latta ter Polo Festival as NSW Referee.

WODONGA 18 Ovens & Murray Juniors were selected in NSW State President: Jennifer Farrington Squads with 4 selected to participate at the 2016 Pan Vice President: Jessica Harris Pacific Youth Water Polo Festival: Secretary: Mitch Harris Georgia Polkinghorne, Elyse Boyer, Tegan Roberts, Olivia Bahr Treasurer: Sharon Cox

U12 Development: Both Boys & Girls team places 3rd at Waterpolooza April 2016

National Championships: Ovens & Murray Girls won the Plate

State Championships: Both U14 & U16 Boy’s teams finished 4th in Division B U16 Girls finished 9th in Division A

Both Ovens & Murray Men’s & Women’s teams won gold in the Victoria Country Senior competitions

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Metropolitan Competition RESULTS 2015/16

2015/16 SYDNEY METROPOLITAN SUMMER COMPETITION

GRADE GOLD MEDALLISTS SILVER MEDALLISTS 3RD PLACE

L14A SNB Breakers Cronulla Blue Central Coast

L14B SNB Breakers UNSW Wests Yellow UNSW Wests White

L16A SNB Breakers Cronulla Blue Drummoyne

L16B Ryde Black Drummoyne SNB Breakers

L18 Cronulla UNSW Wests SNB Breakers

L1 Drummoyne UNSW Wests Cronulla

L2 Drummoyne Black Cronulla Sydney University

L3 Drummoyne Red Drummoyne Black Cronulla

L4 SNB Breakers Cronulla Sydney University

L5 Sutherland Shire Seals Ryde Drummoyne

GRADE GOLD MEDALLISTS SILVER MEDALLISTS 3RD PLACE

M14A Cronulla Sydney University Blue UNSW Wests

M14B Cronulla UNSW Wests Black UTS Balmain Gold

M16A UNSW Wests White Drummoyne Cronulla

M16B Drummoyne Red Cronulla Blue Cronulla Black

M18 Hunter Hurricanes UNSW Wests Black Sydney University Blue

M1 Sydney University Cronulla UNSW Wests

M2 Sydney University Gold UNSW Wests Sydney University Blue

M3 UNSW Wests Drummoyne UTS Balmain Gold

M4 Drummoyne Cronulla UNSW Wests

M5 UTS Balmain Blue Mountains Cronulla

M6 Sydney Stingers Parramatta Drummoyne Red

M7 Drummoyne Black Drummoyne Red UNSW Wests

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Metropolitan Competition RESULTS 2015/16

2016 SYDNEY METROPOLITAN WINTER COMPETITION

GRADE GOLD MEDALLISTS SILVER MEDALLISTS 3RD PLACE

L14A UNSW Wests Yellow Drummoyne UTS Balmain

L14B.1 UNSW Wests Yellow Drummoyne Ryde

L14B.2 UNSW Wests Black Cronulla Piranhas

L16A UTS Balmain Gold Drummoyne UNSW Wests Yellow

L16B.1 Cronulla Black Drummoyne Hunter Hurricanes

L16B.2 Cronulla Blue Sydney University Blue Ryde

L1/2 UNSW Wests Cronulla Sydney University

L3 Cronulla Blue Cronulla White UNSW Wests

L4 Drummoyne UNSW Wests UTS Balmain

L5 Ryde UNSW Wests Sydney University

GRADE GOLD MEDALLISTS SILVER MEDALLISTS 3RD PLACE

M14A Sydney University Blue Sydney University Gold UNSW Wests

M14B.1 Sydney University Blue Cronulla Sydney University SUNS

M14B.2 Parramatta Sydney University Gold Cronulla Black

M16A UTS Balmain UNSW Wests Black Sydney University

M16B.1 Sydney University SUNS Drummoyne Red -

M16B.2 Cronulla Black UTS Balmain -

M1/2 UNSW Wests Macquarie University UTS Balmain Black

M3 Drummoyne UNSW Wests Black UTS Balmain

M4 Drummoyne Blue Mountains Sydney University

M5 Ryde Drummoyne Sydney University

M6 Ryde Sydney University Drummoyne Red

M7 Coogee Icebergs UNSW Wests

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Metropolitan Competition 2015/16 CLUB CHAMPIONS

This is decided at the completion of the rounds. There are divisional club championships for the following; • Ladies’ Grades L1, L2, L3 and L18 (1st Division) • Ladies’ Grades L4, L5, L16A and L14A (2nd Division) • Men’s Grades M1, M2, M3 and M18 (1st Division). • Men’s Grades M4, M5, M6, M16A and M14A (2nd Division).

L1, M1, L4 and M4 competition points will be multiplied by three. L2, M2, L4 and M5 competition points will be multiplied by two.

LADIES FIRST DIVISION MEN’S FIRST DIVISION

1. Drummoyne 4. Sydney University 1. UNSW Wests 4. Cronulla 2. Cronulla 5. UTS Balmain 2. Sydney University 5. UTS Balmain 3. UNSW Wests 3. Drummoyne

LADIES SECOND DIVISION MEN’S SECOND DIVISION

1. SNB Breakers 4. Sydney University 1. Cronulla 4. Sydney University 2. Cronulla 5. UNSW Wests 2. UNSW Wests 5. UTS Balmain 3. Drummoyne 6. UTS Balmain 3. Drummoyne 6. SNB Breakers

Regional Competitions RESULTS 2015/16

2015/16 OVENS & MURRAY WATER POLO COMPETITION GRADE GOLD MEDALLISTS SILVER MEDALLISTS 3RD PLACE U14 Girl’s Pool Pirates Sharks Albury Tigers

U16 Girl’s Sharks Sharks Makos Pool Pirates

Women’s A Sharks Albury Pool Pirates

Women’s B Pool Pirates Sharks Makos Albury Tigers

U14 Boy’s Northside Stingrays Sharks Pool Pirates

U16 Boy’s Pool Pirates Northside Stingrays Sharks

Men’s A Albury Tigers Pool Pirates Sharks

Men’s B Sharks Pool Pirates Albury Tigers

Men’s C Sharks Sharks Makos Albury Tigers

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Regional Competitions RESULTS 2015/16

2015/16 WAGGA WATER POLO COMPETITION

GRADE GOLD MEDALLISTS SILVER MEDALLISTS 3RD PLACE

U14 Raiders - U16 EHRT Dolphins -

Women’s A Kooringal Hotel Raiders Mudcrabs -

Women’s B IPS Water Hogs GIO Octopuses -

Men’s A GIO Leagues Octopuses Dolphins -

Men’s B RPW Raiders Dolphins -

Men’s C League Crows Dolphins -

2015/16 TAMWORTH WATER POLO COMPETITION

GRADE GOLD MEDALLISTS SILVER MEDALLISTS 3RD PLACE

U14 Girl’s McCarthy Catholic College Tamworth High School Calrossy Anglican School U16 Girl’s Tamworth High School Carinya Christian School Calrossy Anglican School Open Girl’s Tamworth High School 14's Representative Team Calrossy Anglican School Secondary Open Women’s Southgate Inn 14's Representative Team 16's Representative Team

U14 Boy’s Farrer Gold Farrer Green U16 Boy’s Calrossy Anglican Scho McCarthy Catholic College Tamworth High School Open’s Boy’s Secondary / Southgate Inn Tamworth High School - B Grade Men’s Open Men’s Eco Energy & Solar Solutions Southgate Inn Tamworth Tigers

2015/16 NEWCASTLE WATER POLO COMPETITION

GRADE GOLD MEDALLISTS SILVER MEDALLISTS 3RD PLACE

Women’s A Lake Macquarie Central Newcastle -

Women’s B Central Newcastle Lake Macquarie -

Girl’s U17 Central Newcastle Lake Macquarie -

Men’s A Lake Macquarie Central Newcastle -

Men’s B Central Newcastle Lake Macquarie -

Boy’s U17 Central Newcastle Raymond Terrace -

Mixed U14 Easts Central Newcastle -

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East Coast Challenge STATE TEAM REPORTS

NSW U14 BOYS BLUES NSW U14 GIRLS BLUES COACH - Brett Arnold COACH - Rahael Pirat MANAGER - Jeremy Norgard D MANAGER - Ann-Marie Miranda

1. Angus Abbo , 2. Lucas Vass, 3. Kai Young, 4. Nikita 1. Flyn Moss, 2. Aimee Gladstone, 3. Dallas Lowry, 4. Strbac, 5. Jay Novotny, 6. Brady Holmes, 7. Zac Arnold, Macy Hansford, 5. Ellena Little, 6. Mikayla Gross, 8. Lachlan Norgard, 9. Liam Watson, 10. Zac Green, 7. Billie Mitchell, 8. Megan Miranda, 10. Aspen Hender- 11. Connor Barclay son, 11. Lucy Hull, 12. Sienna Hearn, 13. Meg Shaw

RESULTS RESULTS Game 1: Win vs Qld White 6-2 Game 1: Win vs NSW Waratahs 5-4 Game 2: Win vs Qld Maroon 9-4 Game 2: Win vs Tasmania 32-0 Game 3: Win vs Tasmania 21-0 Game 3: Drew v Queensland maroons 6-6 Game 4: Win vs Vic Blue 16-1 Game 4: Win vs Victoria 19-0 Game 5: Win vs Vic White 26-3 Game 5: Win vs South Australia 27-0 Game 6: Win vs NSW Waratahs 8-6 Game 6: Win vs Queensland White 12-4 Game 7: Win vs South Aus 18-5 Semi-Final: Win vs NSW Waratahs 9-3 Semi- final: Win vs Vic Blue 17-3 Gold Medal Match: Win vs Queensland Maroons Gold Medal Match: Win vs Qld Maroon 13-2 First of all, I would like to thank WPNSW for giving me The Blues had a memorable experience at the East the opportunity to coach a Blues team; it is always a Coast Challenge. The team had many great wins which great honour to feel that trust in your skills and an ex- highlighted their extremely effective defensive struc- tra motivation to be able to lead such talented players ture and teamwork. The boys won every game scoring to success. 134 goals while only conceding 29 (only 3 goals on average per game were scored against them). My aim was, of course, to bring back the gold from East coast Challenge but even more educational; the The team bonded extremely well and came together to impact of respect and discipline in the pathway to be- play as a unified team on each and every occasion. come a high level player were the two aspects I really High fives and enthusiastic verbal support were promi- focused on. In a Water Polo perspective, I decided to nent features of every game played. work more on their individual technique and under- standing of the game rather than caring about the U14 The lead up preparation allowed us to concentrate on rules and preparing a tactic which would have suit to our three main objectives: its characteristics. 1)an effective structured defence 2)a commitment to four quarter waterpolo Outside of the water, which is the most important part 3) team cohesiveness in and out of the water. These to me, they behaved with respect at all time and never three factors provided the boys with a platform for took advantage on the responsibilities I gave them. their success at the ECC.

As coach I could not have been prouder of their per- formance in and out of the pool. With the support of my manager and assistant coach a positive learning environment was created which allowed the boys to come away with memories and friendships that will last a very long time.

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East Coast Challenge STATE TEAM REPORTS

NSW U14 BOYS WARATAHS NSW U14 GIRLS WARATAHS COACH - Anthony Hrysanthos COACH - Scott Henderson MANAGER - Ross White MANAGER - Vanessa Henderson

1. Charlie Hunter, 2. Rowan O’Callaghan, 3. Joel Smith, 1. Casey Ferguson, 2. Bree Akhurst, 3. Harriet Lyden, 4. 4. Drew McJannett, 5. Ben Tuite, 6. Ryan Wilkes, 7. Jade Vinson, 5. Karla Poot, 6. Nioka Thomas, 8. Sophie Joshua Duncan, 8. Tahi Carpenter, 9. John Crameri, 10. Earl, 10. Veronique Becker, Jacob Findlay, 11. Zarko Selak, 13. Jaiden Fairhead 11. Jessica Layton, 12. Alison Scott, 13. Jemma Caldwell

RESULTS RESULTS Game 1: Win vs. Victoria White 24-0 Game 1: Loss vs NSW Blues 4-5 Game 2: Loss vs. Victoria Blue 5-7 Game 2: Win vs Victoria 9-3 Game 3 Loss vs. South Australia 5-6 Game 3: Win South Australia 20-2 Game 4: Win vs. Tasmania 11-2 Game 4: Win vs Queensland White 11-4 Game 5: Loss vs. Queensland Maroon 6-7 Game 5: Win vs Tasmania 12-3 Game 6: Loss vs. NSW Blues 6-8 Game 6: Loss vs Queensland Maroons 7-2 Game 7: Win vs. Queensland White 18-2 Semi-Final: Loss vs NSW Blues 3-9 Play Off 5th vs. 8th: Win vs. Victoria White 29-1 Bronze Medal Match: Win vs Victoria Play Off 5th vs. 6th: Win vs. Tasmania 13-4 The Waratahs had a successful campaign winning the Despite not finishing with the result they had antici- Bronze medal at the East Coast Challenge in Mel- pated, the Waratahs displayed a high level of determi- bourne. In a few games our girls came from behind to nation in every game. The boys were the only team win or challenge for victory which demonstrated their that were able to come within two goals of all the ‘A’ composure and determination. Our Bronze medal vic- teams at the tournament and were very unlucky to not tory was hard fought against an emerging Victorian be playing for a medal come the final day. This was team who play a very physical style. In the end our evident as the boys lead for the majority of the game teams depth, fitness, skill level and preparation pre- against the eventual champions, NSW Blues, to then vailed. only go down by two goals (no other team in the tour- nament could get any closer to them). The girls really developed as a team from the TAP camp to the ECC in July. The team focused on a num- The Waratahs must be credited for being able to ber of attacking and defensive strategies, which were bounce back after several hard days at the tournament very evident in our games both at the ECC and during to finish off the last three games in emphatic fashion. training camps with the NSW Blues. The Waratahs This highlighted the extent to which the boys had de- were able to follow a game plan and adapt to different veloped and improved both in and out of the pool. situations. All players developed new skills and tactical knowledge. The players were very receptive to feed- Overall the Waratahs thoroughly enjoyed the experi- back and showed a strong desire to improve. ence and the team culture was of a high standard. I am positive that the boys will continue to improve and As a team, the girls engaged wholeheartedly in all develop as they pursue their water polo dreams. training sessions, team building activities and were very respectful of coaches, managers, officials and most importantly each other. Vanessa and I would like to thank the eleven players, their parents and Water Polo NSW for a wonderful opportunity to give back to the sport, which we love and have been given so many amazing opportunities and experiences through our involvement.

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Pan Pacific Youth Festival STATE TEAM REPORTS

NSW U14 BOYS PLATYPUSES NSW U14 BOYS NSW OPALS COACH - Mark Holden COACH - Mark Robinson MANAGER - Glenn Simpson MANAGER - Ethan Rogers

Finn Barry, 2. Jock Hanson, 3. Andrew Younes, 1. Harry Reynolds, 2. Brandon Wicks, 3. Edward 4. Tristian Glanznig, 5. Josh Pritchard, 6. Nick Corbett, Sproule, 4. Jay Jay Wolfe, 5. Billy McGuirk, 6. Alex Cor- 7. James Underhill, 8. James Reid, 9. Angus Bolton, nish, 7. Jarrah Ronan, 8. Daniel Munk, 9. Charles Hoff- 11. Aleksa Bjekic, 12. Reuben Warner Van Dijk man, 10. Andrej Grgurevic, 11. Ben Shires, 13. Tristan O’Donnell

RESULTS Game 1: Loss vs Tauranga A1 2-7 RESULTS Game 2: Loss vs North Harbour A 8-6 Game 1: Loss vs Sydney University 4-6 Game 3: Win vs Maranui 8-6 Game 2: Loss vs Mountfort Park 6-7 Game 4: Win vs Otago 11-6 Game 3: Loss vs Marist 3-7 Game 5: Win vs Marist Blue 12-4 Game 4: Win vs Waikato 10-3 Semi-Final Plate: Win vs Tauranga B 11-8 Game 5: Loss vs Tauranga B 6-7 Plate Final: Loss vs Mountfort Park6-4 Game 6: Win vs Sydney University B 6-0 Game 7: Win vs Otago 12-2 The team improved with every game. The boys bene- Bowl Final Win vs Palmerston North 22-0 fited from turning up to training and putting into prac- tice the drills and skills learnt at training. It took them The Opals team had a great tournament with all boys a while to revert to the new rules that they played in improving their skills and game play throughout the New Zealand, but they eventually got the hang of it. tournament.

The boys had a great experience both in and out of the The team was drawn in a very tough pool. This pool pool. We had a boys dinner with the Opals team and included the tournament gold and bronze medallists both the teams represented Water Polo NSW with and Plate winners. The team had very good results great demeanour. against these teams and were unlucky to end up in the Bowl group. The team bonded very well and we spent a lot of our down time playing cards or table tennis and foosball. Once the boys settled into the Bowl rounds they rec- There have been some good friendships built within orded very good performances against all of the other the team and touring boys party which will only grow teams, totally outclassing all other teams in this group. stronger as the boys play against each other in years to come. Throughout the whole tournament the boys extra man defence and extra man attack were features of their Overall, the boys had a great time leading up to and at game. In defence they formed their structure early and Pan Pacs. As a coach and manager, we instilled a team maintained it well, denying many teams extra man at- culture of fun, comradely , learning and integration. I tack. In extra man attack they were on the most part believe that this helped make the experience worth- patient with the ball with good ball movement and while for all the boys and I look forward to watching player movement allowing them to finish a high per- them develop as the years progress. centage of their extra man attacks.

We also had a great group of parents who came and supported the team at our games.

I think all of the boy’s had a great time at training leading up to the tournament and all boys played well and had a very enjoyable tour. They were a great bunch of boy’s to coach and spend time with. I believe many of them improved their skills and will figure in representative NSW teams in the future.

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Pan Pacific Youth Festival STATE TEAM REPORTS

NSW U14 GIRLS PLATYPUSES NSW U14 GIRLS OPALS COACH: Leanne Lucy COACH - Steff Jelic MANAGER : Melissa Pride MANAGER Anita Majstorovic

1 .Evie Glover Ryler, 2. Ruby Johnstone, 1. Jorja Irwin, 2, Micahela Dyson, 3,. Isabella 3.Lana Oppenheim, 4. Jasmin Sardi, 6. Cara Murray, Majstorovic, 4. Kayla Holmes, 5. Sophia Thomas, 7. Bronte Ryan, 8. Indigo Ditterick, 9. Maeve Ryan, 6. Hannah Fulton, 7. Dayna Garside, 8, Sophie Walters, 10. Lilly Saunders, 11.Charlotte Hughes, 12. Lucy Haig 10. Cerys O’Grady Counsins, 11. Mia Glasel, 13. Camilla Mackay RESULTS Game 1: Win vs Canberra 20-0 RESULTS Game 2 : Win vs Canturbury 5-0 Game 1: Loss vs Dolphins 8-3 Game 3: Loss vs Tauranga 3-4 Game 2: Win vs Sea Wolf 19-2 Game 4: Win vs Waitakare 10-3 Game 3: Loss vs Marist Blue 8-4 Quarter Final 5: Win vs Dolphins 7-2 Game 4: Loss vs Mountfort Park 4-3 Semi-Final : Loss vs North Harbour 9-3 Game 5: Win vs Waitakere 5-4 Bronze Medal: Loss vs Tauranga 2-3 Game 6: Loss vs Waikato 11-4 PO11: Win vs Canterbury 5-2 Attending the Pan Pacs was a great experience for all of the girls and for myself. The girls played well and Being able to take a NSW representative team to the improved greatly. Finishing 4th overall was a huge Junior Pan Pacific Games was a great honour for me achievement. The semi final and the bronze medal personally. Having only coached my first representa- game were the biggest 2 games most of the girls have tive team last year, I was thrilled to be asked to do it ever played before. The girls also did well as they had again. to adapt to playing different rules to what they were used to when playing 14s in the metro comp. Throughout our whole campaign, from training ses- sions the last game of the tournament, the girls gelled The girls got a lot out of training. Attendance at train- well together very quickly. They all attended the train- ing was 100% with girls putting other activities on hold ing sessions with a willingness to learn and improve to give full commitment to their preparation to Pan their individual skills. Pacs. All girls worked on their swimming outside of designated state training so we could concentrate on We had a Boot Camp team bonding session with the our basic skills. At no time while competing did we NSW Platypuses that was a lot of fun! We also ar- have a counter attack goal scored against us. ranged a scavenger hunt in which the girls (including coach and manager) competed for prizes as well as We had a Sunday morning bonding session with the sight seeing to Auckland City, Black Sand Beach, and Opals. This was a boot camp and the nerf guns and One Tree Hill. games. Whilst we were in Auckland we had a team dinner with the parents which was enjoyable as the The start of the tournament was tough with all girls parents had not been present at any training sessions. suffering first game jitters, but that soon changed with In Auckland we organised a "Miss World " pageant. a strong win in game 2. The team finished in 11th (out All girls were given a country prior to leaving and had of 20 teams). Throughout the tournament, I focussed to dress in either a formal dress or a outfit represent- on the girls individual abilities and skills and building ing that country. It was great to see the girls out of those into the team tactics. their comfort zone and embrace the event as well as having some fun. By the end of the week, we had a team of girls who Overall we had a great tournament and thoroughly knew their positions, had an amazing experience. enjoyed the Pan Pacs. The girls all became good friends and have become better water polo players. I Thank you to the girls and their parents for wonderful would like to thank my manager Melissa Pride for do- coaching experience. Thank you to my manager Anita ing a great job, looking after the girls and keeping who went above and beyond to be Mum 2.0 to the everything running smoothly. I'd also like to thank Wa- girls and myself. And thank you to WPNSW for award- ter Polo NSW for the opportunity to coach this season. ing me the opportunity.

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Pan Pacific Youth Festival STATE TEAM REPORTS

NSW U16 BOYS BLUES NSW U16 GIRLS BLUES COACH - Luis Cruz COACH - Daniel Lawrence MANAGER - El Prendegast MANAGER - Louanne Spence

1. Ethan Zirh, 2. Harry Dickens, 3. Jacob Taranto, 1. Phoebe Coram, 2. Georgia Dyson, 3. Tasma Woolley, 4. Angus Davis, 5. Daniel Yoon, 6. Sam Yip, 4. Skye Nankervis, 6. Georgia Gray, 7. Gemma Harding 7. Alexander Trobec, 8. Dean Munk, 9. Aidan Schmitt, 8. Georgia Polkinghorne, 10. Natasha Majstorovic 10. Harry Chilcott 11. Hayley Spence, 12. Nicola Schubert, 13. Madison Reynolds RESULTS Game 1: Loss vs Queensland 8-7 RESULTS Game 2: Win vs Mountfort Park 1-18 Game 1: Loss v South African School Girls 5-7 Game 3: Win vs Harbour City Hawks 3-20 Game 2: Win vs Waitakere 12-2 Game 4: Win vs North Harbour 3-14 Game 3: Win vs Wellington 11-4 Game 5: Win vs Tauranga A 10-11 Game 4: Win v Otago 19-1 Game 6: Loss vs NSW CHS 6-4 Qualifying Final: Game 6: Win vs NSW Waratahs 7-3 Game 7: Win vs North San Diego 9-11 Semi-Final: Loss vs North Harbour Maroon 4-8 Game 8: Draw vs Marist Red 8-8 Bronze: Win vs Tauranga 11-8

The Boys Blues had some really great wins, especially the game with Tauranga A who won the competition 2 years ago. This gave the boys confidence with each other and as a team. In each game they worked hard and they improved a lot throughout the competition.

Outside the pool everyone went to dinner or lunch and watched different games together. You could see the great camaraderie within the team and they showed respect with the manager, myself and each other.

Unfortunately we lost the game to pass to the semi- final, but the boys tried very hard to win but it was against them on this particular day. After this game the boys worked hard for 5th position which we got.

I am really happy with the team’s performance as we didn’t have many training sessions before the compe- tition and our first game was with a very strong team. Overall I believe the boys learned a lot and understand a little more on how to perform in competition and improved on reading the game.

I did send an email to each individual on their perfor- mance throughout the competition and skills that they need to improve on which was well received.

I would like to thank the fathers and the manager El in which she did an amazing job in coordinating every- one.

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Pan Pacific Youth Festival STATE TEAM REPORTS

NSW U16 BOYS WARATAHS NSW U16 GIRLS WARATAHS COACH - Brian Sutton COACH - Michael Hahn MANAGER - Troy Stockwell MANAGER - Mary Gardner

1. Luke Dunford, 2. Kane Clinch, 3. Brendan Ward, 4. 1. Elyse Boyer, 2. Francis Shires, 3. Georgia Webb, Euan Stockwell, 5. Eathan Walker, 6. Kevin Zhang, 7. 4. Ruby Swadling, 5. Georgie Gardner, Jack Cockington, 9. Jake Mitchell, 6. Bethany Simmons, 7. Tori Workman, 10. James Newberry, 11. Rhys Wilson, 12. Lachlan 8. Livia Pengelly, 10. Dany Zapata, Wheeler, 13. James O’Brien 11. Abbey Simshauser, 12.Taylah McAuliffe, 13. Tegan Roberts RESULTS Tour Stats: 9 Games Played RESULTS 5 Wins, 1 Draw, 3 Loses Game 1: Win vs Marist Red 8-7 81 Goals Scored | 57 Conceived Game 2: Win vs Marist Blue 17-2 Bowl Series: ¼ Final …. 11 – 1 Win Game 3: Win vs Canberra B 18-0 Semi Final: 12 – 5 Win Game 4: Win vs Mountford Park 10-1 Bowl Final: 7 – 3 Win Game 5: Win vs North Harbour Black 12-4 Quarter Final: Loss vs NSW Blues 3-7 The series of three camps prior to the tour were very 5-8 Semi Final Win vs Canberra A 8-4 productive, as these boys were from all over NSW., and 5/6 Playoff Loss vs Queensland 4-5 in the main, didn’t know each other. It also gave me an opportunity to identify their strengths and weak- The Tahs developed a strong team culture and grew nesses and asses what positions they might be best with confidence in and out of the water at the 2016 suited for to maximise their contribution to the team. Pan Pacs held at Auckland. The Tahs surprised many with their performance winning the opening game The boys got off to a shaky start going down to one of against tournament runners up Marist and maintained the better teams, but they bounced back very well in this momentum on a platform of good defence while the afternoon with a win, which turned out to be a creating opportunities in attack which we unfortunate- great confidence builder. On the whole, the team ly failed to convert at the end of the tournament. lacked some mobility and condition, so not having the time to do much about those aspects, I decided to re- The group were a pleasure to work with and away ally focus on our defensive set-up. from the pool enjoyed the opportunity to enjoyed the cultural traditions and greats sights of the New Zea- Throughout the series of camps and on landing in NZ, land’s north island as we were blessed with great I set some hard and fast rules on my expectations of weather throughout #TahsTrek that included walking the team’s behaviour both in and out of the water. We on the volcanic black sand at Piha Beach and walking also set some core team values which I am pleased to the Kitekite Track to the Kitekite Waterfalls in the report that the boys took on board and were glad to beautiful Waitakere Ranges. abide by. Their politeness and sensible behaviour in the dining hall and the sleeping dorm were actually Thanks to team manager Mary Gardner, you were sen- commented on by both the staff and Brother Michael. sational, thanks for your great work making the trip a The call was… “We started the tournament as a full success. Thanks to the players you for your commit- team… and we’ll finish the tournament as a full team!” ment and parents for your support. Hopefully every- one enjoyed the experience and came away from the I would also like to thank WPNSW for entrusting me trip with more knowledge about water polo and your- with the u/16’s Boys Waratahs, and for giving me the self. Good luck to everyone for the season ahead in opportunity to fast-track my re-education into the wa- and out of the water see you on pool deck and go the ter-polo arena. Tahs.

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Pan Pacific Youth Festival STATE TEAM REPORTS

NSW U16 BOYS PLATYPUSES NSW U16 GIRLS PLATYPUSES COACH - Nicholas Godfrey COACH - Kate Lewis MANAGER - Alex Godbold MANAGER - Rick Hooper

Max Pride, Jacob Gadiel, Mitchell Poot, Harry Pride, 1. Dakota Stewart, 2. Maiya Arthur, 3. Campbell Reimer Tom Mateffy, Daniel Colaco, Lachlan Matthews, Rory 4. Ella Worland, 5. Sophie Wickham, 6. Aysha Whyte Oshea, Antonio Matruglio, Thomas Harris, Nick Trobec, 7. Emily Gralton, 8. Georgia Smith, 9. Lili Hunt 11. Harriet Barnier, 12. Gaby Hooper, 13. Andie Jarjoura RESULTS Game 1: Win vs Hibiscus Coast 17-4 RESULTS Game 2: Drew vs Sea Wolf Black 9-9 Game 1 : win v hibiscus coast 7-3 Game 3: Loss vs Waitakere Gold 6-8 Game 2: Loss v Nth Harbour Maroon 2-15 Game 4: Loss vs Gold Canberra 1 5-9 Game 3: Win v Tauranga B 15-1 Game 5: Win vs Palmerston North Pirates 28-5 Game 4: Loss v Qld 3-11 Game 6: Win v Marist Blue 7-6 Game 5: Win v Waikato 10-5 Game 7: Win vs Tauranga B 8-5 QF 9-16: Loss v NSW CHS 5-6 Game 8: Loss vs Sydney Northern Beaches 5-9 SSF2 13-16: Loss v Wellington 3-8 Game 9: Win vs Waikato 8-7 PLATE 15-16: Win v Canterbury 7-1

The trip was a fantastic experience for everyone in- volved from players to coach and manager. The boys amalgamated very quickly and built strong camarade- rie in a short period of time. The boys stayed in dorms and it seemed like they thoroughly enjoyed it. Myself and Alex also stayed in the dorms which was fine for us but in the future I feel the coach and manager should have a little bit more privacy from a living quar- ters perspective.

The team played excellently and improved drastically throughout the tournament. Considering every player was the year below and was playing some seriously large players and teams, they showed great persever- ance and maturity beyond their years. Each player in their own way stepped up for me and did their allocat- ed role to the fullest. They played for each other which was great to see.

The best result came against the champions of the tournament Canberra 1 which was a 9 to 5 loss. The score line doesn't represent how competitive the game really was. A stacked Canberra team (4 quality Ameri- can imports included) wrote us off from the beginning and showed a cocky temperament. The boys had them on the ropes at points in the game and the score was even halfway through the last quarter.

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Pan Pacific Youth Festival STATE TEAM REPORTS

NSW JUNIORS BOYS BLUES NSW JUNIOR GIRLS BLUES COACH - Chris Dyson COACH - Scott Schweickle MANAGER - Ethan Rogers MANAGER - Beverly Southern

1. John Luc-Poidevin, 2. Cody Ingram, 3. Lewis Daly, 4. Emily Grellman, Sarah Harnwell, Jess Davis, Samantha James Butcher, 5. Connor Morgan, Mitchell, Samantha Stanton, Georgia Southern, Lexie 6. Oscar Douglas, 7. Andrew Dunford, 8. Corey Allen, 9. Woolley, Cathryn Prout, Olivia Mandalinic, Jesse Rhys Clynk, 10. Harry Gilkes, 11. Daniel Davis Franke, Olivia Hill, Kate Ritchie

RESULTS Team Results: 6th Place Game 1: Drew vs AUS Youth Barbarians: 13-13 Game 2: Loss vs North Harbour: 3-13 The Blues had a great experience at Pan Pacs in Auck- Game 3: Win vs Otago: 20-10 land. The team showed their determination and how PLATE PLAYOFFS well they had come together to play as a team. Game 4: Win vs Canterbury: 23-5 Game 5: Win vs TauWai Taniwha: 19-13 The team played off against Australia Gold for 5/6th Game 6: Win vs Stingrays: 13-12 position narrowly going down in golden goal. While Game 7: Win vs NSW Waratahs: 11-10 the results were not in our favour, I believe the players BLUES win the PLATE walked away with so much more in the way of their own game and personal development and a new The Blues team had an excellent tournament in terms group of friends. of individual development and the results achieved. The tough draw in the round games meant that after The team bonded extremely well and were supportive the first day of competition, the highest position the of each other from day one, right through to the end. team could reach was 9th. Whilst disheartened, the It was evident that they improved significantly team should be commended for bouncing back and throughout all of the training sessions as well as at the making sure they finished the tournament in the competition. strongest position possible. When competing in the bowl, the blues managed a 100% win record, despite I would like to personally thank our Manager Beverley cutting it close in a few very tight games. Southern for all the hard work she put in, in making this a memorable trip for all concerned. Whilst improving in their individual skills and tech- niques, the team also developed a structured defence that during some quarters proved impenetrable.

From the very outset at the training weekends this group of boys developed a genuine team spirit. The fun loving nature of the athletes meant it was very hard to take ourselves too seriously and ensured eve- ryone had a great time. This team bond pushed our boys when they were digging deep out in the water, helping them to run the gauntlet and come out on top in some very competitive games.

I think all the boys had a great time and each one of them returned home having developed their skills as well as gaining an understanding of where they need to focus their efforts in order to successfully transition from juniors to men’s water polo.

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Pan Pacific Youth Festival STATE TEAM REPORTS

NSW JUNIORS BOYS WARATAHS NSW JUNIOR GIRLS WARATAHS COACH - Srdjan Marix COACH - Danielle Bower MANAGER - Vaso Despotovic MANAGER - Susan Sinclair

1. Declan O'Conner (GK), 2. Jack Rector, 1. Nicole Chaney (GK), 2. Kim Keane (GK), 3. Lili Edser, 3. Cooper Stein, 5. Jayden Bonnici, 6. Ethan Moore, 4. Bethany Stockwell, 5. Hannah Leitch, 6. Katie Salter, 7. Sean O'Shea, 8. Mathew Wilcox, 7. Kaitlin Clague, 8. Tiana Sinclair, 9. Ruby Borozan, 10. Stefan Despotovic, 11. Jay Houhlias, 12. Matthias 10. Oliver Bahr, 11. Anna Lindfield- Kent, 12 Bella Matija Jancic, 13. Jesse Campbell (GK) Faulder

RESULTS RESULTS Game 1: Win vs Australia2000 13-12 Game 1: Win vs Kahawai 7 v 4 Game 2: Loss vs Sea Wolf 11-20 Game 2: Loss vs Waitakere 7 v 16 Game 3: Loss vs Touranga 16-19 Game 3: Loss vs Marist 16 v 6 NSW Game 4: Win vs Stingrays 12-11 Game 4: Loss vs Australia Green 11 v 5 NSW Game 5: Win vs Otago 27-9 Game 5: Win vs Corona Del Mar 8-5 Game 6: Loss vs NSW Blue10-11 Game 6: Draw vs Harbour City Hawks 9-9 Game 7: Win vs Canterbury 30-8 Plate Final: Loss vs Harbour City Hawkes 8-10

The Pan Pacific was great experience for our team. The The Waratahs had a challenging experience at the Pan boys were fantastic and they played well all the games. Pac U20 Youth Water Polo Festival. The team contin- ued to develop during the tournament, with some We played a fantastic game against the strongest team great wins the team continued to show resilient in in our group (Sea Wolf) at 8:25 pm and the following some games coming back strong. morning we played our first game at 8:00 am against Touranga. The short time period between the games is The teams in the Waratah pool were strong with 3 ad- main reason that cost us the second spot in the group. vancing to the grand and bronze finals. While the re- sults were not in our favour, we believe that all the We didn’t play well only in two quarters during the girls developed as players, personally and developed whole tournament. new friends.

All the boys played really well, supported each other The team were all supportive of each other during the and played collectively as a team which was the most championships. It was evident that they improved sig- important thing for me. I’m really proud of each and nificantly throughout all of the training sessions as well every one of them. as at the competition.

It was good that we had time to explore Auckland and Overall, the girls all developed continually as a group have team dinner outside of our accommodation with during the training sessions and the championships. our friends from the Blue Team. The coach and manager were very supportive of all team members, with the coach providing positive indi- In closing I’m really proud of boys because they were vidual and team feedback, and establishing goals for only defeated by teams older than them and won all the team prior to each game. games against teams in their age group. The coach and manager provided a very supportive environment and endeavoured to ensure all players were provided opportunities to refine skills and team cohesion. The coach offered to assist players to further develop on return, which further enhanced this experi- ence for each player.

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State Club Championships RESULTS 2015/16

U14 Boys & Girls State Age Championships

BOYS Division A GIRLS Division A 1. Cronulla Blue 1. SNB Blue 2. Sydney Uni Blue 2. UNSW Wests Yellow 3. Hunter Hurricanes 3. Cronulla Blue 4. UTS Balmain Black 4. Central Coast 5. UNSW Wests 5. UTS Balmain 6. ACT Fins 6. Hunter Hurricanes 7. Drummoyne 7. Tamworth 8. Cronulla Black 8. Sydney Uni Blue 9. SNB Blue 9. Cronulla Black 10. SNB White BOYS Division B 1. Sydney Uni Gold GIRLS Division B 2. Central Coast 1. ACT Fins Boys Gold Medallists 3. UTS Balmain Gold 2. Drummoyne Cronulla Blue 4. Ovens and Murray 3. UNSW Wests Black 5. ACT Dolphins 4. UNSW Wests White 6. Tamworth 5. Sydney Uni Gold 7. Parramatta 8. SNB White Tournament 6 Tournament 6 (GK) Flyn Moss (UNSW Wests) (GK) Angus Abbo (Hunter Dallas Lowry (SNB) Lachlan Norgard (Hunter) Lucy Hall (Cronulla) Lucas Vass (UNSW Wests) Ellena Little (UNSW Wests) Nikita Strbac (Drummoyne) Jolie Marsden (Hunter) Tristan Glanznig (Cronulla) Aspen Henderson (Central Coast) Ryan Wilkes (Sydney Uni) Finals MVP Girls Gold Medallists Dallas Lowry (SNB) SNB Breakers Blue Finals MVP Grayson Richardson (Sydney Uni)

Tournament Referees Boys Tournament Girl’s Tournament Katie Salter & Jacqui

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State Club Championships RESULTS 2015/16

U16 Boys & Girls State Age Championships GIRLS Division A 1. Hunter Hurricanes Blue

BOYS Division A 2. SNB Blue 1. Cronulla Blue 3. UNSW Wests Yellow 2. UNSW Wests Black 4. Cronulla Blue 3. Drummoyne Red 5. Drummoyne Red 4. SNB Blue 6. ACT Fins 5. Hunter Hurricanes 7. Cronulla Black 6. Sydney Uni Blue 8. UTS Balmain Tigers 7. UTS Balmain Tigers 9. Ovens & Murray 8. Tamworth 10. Sydney Uni Blue 9. ACT Fins 10. Cronulla Black GIRLS Division B 11. Drummoyne Black 1. Central Coast 12. Central Coast 2. Tamworth 3. UNSW Wests Black BOYS Division B 4. Cronulla White 1. UNSW Wests White 5. SNB White 2. SNB White Boys Gold Medallists 6. Drummoyne Black Cronulla Blue 3. Sydney Uni Gold 7. Hunter Hurricanes Grey

4. Ovens & Murray 8. Sydney Uni Gold 5. Wagga Wagga 9. Ryde Rhinos 6. Cronulla White 10. Piranhas 7. Tamworth / Central Coast 11. Bathurst/Orange

Tournament 6 Tournament 6 JJ Collins (UNSW Wests Lucy Coon (Hunter) Bronson Ronan (Drummoyne) Tilli Kearns (SNB Breakers) Alex Trobec (Sydney Uni) Georgia Dyson (UNSW Wests) Daniel Yoon (UTS Balmain) Jolie Marsden (Hunter) Oisin Dermody (SNB) Katie Hughes (Hunter) Mitch Robinson (Hunter) Carla Traplin (Drummoyne)

Finals MVP Finals MVP Girls Gold Medallists Eliza Limn (Hunter) & Hayden Molla (Cronulla) Hunter Hurricanes Blue Alex Byrnes (UNSW Wests)

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State Club Championships RESULTS 2015/16

U18 Boys & Girls U20 Mens & Ladies State Age Championships State Age Championships

BOYS MENS 1. Hunter Hurricanes 1. UNSW Wests 2. UNSW Wests Black 2. Sydney Uni Lions 3. Cronulla 3. Drummoyne Devils 4. Sydney Uni Blue 4. Hunter Hurricanes 5. UTS Balmain 5. UTS Balmain 6. Drummoyne 6. Cronulla 7. UNSW Wests White 8. Sydney Uni Gold Tournament 6 Tournament 6 Angus Lambie (UNSW Wests) Lucas Mackaway (Hunter) Girls U20 Gold Medallists Connor Wolohan (UNSW Chaz Poot (Sydney Uni) Hunter Hurricanes Wests) Charlie Negus (UNSW Wests) Chaz Poot (Sydney Uni Lions) Sam Nangle (UNSW Wests) Harry Shaw (Sydney Uni Lions) Harry Shaw (GK) (Sydney Uni) James Smith (Drummoyne) Keelan Milinkovic (Cronulla) Jake Robinson (Hunter)

Most Valuable Player Most Valuable Player Keenan Marsden (Hunter) Angus Lambie (UNSW Wests)

GIRLS LADIES 1. Cronulla 1. Hunter Hurricanes 2. Drummoyne 2. Cronulla 3. UNSW Wests Girls U20 Silver Medallists 3. UNSW Wests 4. Sydney Uni Cronulla 4. Drummoyne Devils 5. Ovens & Murray 5. Sydney Uni Lions 6. Hunter Hurricanes 6. UTS Balmain Tigers 7. SNB Breakers 8. UTS Balmain

Most Valuable Player Most Valuable Player Brooke McClean (Cronulla) Emily McCallum (Hunter)

Tournament 6 Tournament 6 Emma Workman (Drummoyne) Savannah Henshaw Brooke Dickie (O&M) (Drummoyne) Meggie Ridge (UNSW Wests) Hayley Collins (UNSW Wests) Danielle Morrissey (Sydney Brooke McClean (Cronulla) Uni) Kiara Holden (Cronulla) Savannah Henshaw Bree Watkins (Hunter) (Drummoyne) U20 Girls Tournament 6 Kate Hughes (Hunter) Kiara Holden (Cronulla)

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State Club Championships RESULTS 2015/16

Country Districts Country Clubs State Championships State Championships

MENS MENS Division A 1. Newcastle 1. Nordek Blue 2. Ovens & Murray 2. Albury 3. Vikings 3. ACT Dragons A 4. Dragons 4. Lake Macquarie 5. Central Coast 5. Central Newcastle 6. Tamworth MENS Division B Tournament 7 1. Gosford Blake Holmes (Ovens & Murray), 2. Easts Christopher Boyko (Newcastle), 3. Nordek White Connor Morgan (Newcastle), 4. Wagga Wagga Taylor Miller (Ovens & Murray), 5. Southern Highlanders Troy Racklyeft (Central Coast), 6. ACT Dragons B

Richard Davis (Dragons), Mark

Widdicombe (Dragons) Tournament 7

Sam Elliot (Nordek Blue), Daniel Most Valuable Player Lawrence (Lake Macquarie), Troy Christopher Boyko (Newcastle) Racklyeft (Albury), Matt Turnbull (Nordek Blue), Sam Bright LADIES (Central Newcastle), Lachlan 1. Newcastle Trabinger (Nordek Blue), Richard 2. Central Coast Davis (ACT Dragons) 3. Nordek 4. Ovens & Murray Most Valuable Player 5. Tamworth Matt Turnbull (Nordek Blue) 6. Dragons LADIES Division A Tournament 7 1. Albury Sharks Bridget Johnston (Ovens & Mur- 2. Central Newcastle ray), Leah Dodd (Ovens & Mur- 3. Nordek ray), Jacqueline Morrison 4. Gosford (Central Coast), Libby Magann (Tamworth), Bree Watkins LADIES Division B (Newcastle), Tiana Sinclair 1. Woy Woy Wombats (Nordek), Montana Perkins 2. Easts

(Newcastle). 3. Southern Highlanders

Most Valuable Player Tournament 7 Montana Perkins (Newcastle) & Bridget Johnston (Albury), Leah Tiana Sinclair (Nordek) Dodd (Albury), Laura Robinson (Central), Brooke Dickie (Albury), Jackie Morrison (Gosford), Kristy Donkin (Nordek), Elly Pickles (Central),

Most Valuable Player Bridget Johnston (Albury)

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National Club Championships RESULTS 2015/16

16U BOYS NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 14U GIRLS NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 29 September - 4 October 2015 | Hobart, TAS 23 - 28 March 2016 | Albury/Wodonga, NSW

3. UNSW Wests Magpies Black 2. SNB Breakers 4. Cronulla Blue harks 3. UNSW Wests Yellow 6. Drummoyne Devils 4. Cronulla Sharks Blue 10. Hunter Hurricanes 5. Tamworth 11. UTS Balmain Tigers 7. Central Coast 12. SNB Breakers 8. UTS Balmain Tigers 16. Ovens & Murray 10. Sydney University 19. Sydney University Lions Blue 11. Drummoyne Devils 26. Cronulla Sharks Black 14. Cronulla Sharks Black 28. UNSW Wests Magpies White 15. UNSW Wests Black 29. Sydney University Lions Gold 18. Hunter Hurricanes 22. Ovens & Murray Teal 16U GIRLS NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 27. Ovens & Murray Black 29 September - 4 October 2015 | Perth WA AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS 1. SNB Breakers 23 - 27 March 2016 | Woy Woy, NSW 2. Drummoyne Devils 5. Cronulla Sharks Blue MENS WOMENS 6. Hunter Hurricanes 1. NSW Blues 1. NSW Blues 8. UNSW Wests Killer Whales Yellow 4. NSW Waratahs 4. NSW Waratahs 14. Ovens & Murray 15. UTS Balmain Tigers 16. Cronulla Black 18U NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 17. UNSW Sharks Black 11 - 16 April 2016 | Perth, WA 23. Drummoyne/Tamworth BOYS 24. Sydney Uni/Ryde 2. UNSW Wests Magpies 14U BOYS NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 6. Hunter Hurricanes 23 - 28 March 2016 | Gold Coast, QLD 9. Drummoyne Devils (Bowl) 10. Sydney University Lions 2. Hunter Hurricanes 11. Cronulla Sharks 13. UTS Balmain Tigers 3. Cronulla Sharks 5. Drummoyne Devils 6. Sydney University Blue GIRLS 7. UNSW Wests Black 2. Cronulla Sharks 8. UTS Balmain Tigers 3. SNB Breakers 14. Sydney Uni Gold 4. Drummoyne Devils 5. Ovens & Murray / ACT (Plate) 15. SNB 16. City Beach Red 6. Sydney University Lions 17. Central Coast (Bowl) 7. UNSW Wests Killer Whales 21. UNSW Wests White 12. UTS Balmain Tigers

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National Water Polo League 2016/15 RESULTS

MEN’S RESULTS LADIES RESULTS

3rd - Sydney University Lions 1st - Sydney University Lions 4th - UNSW Wests Magpies 3rd - Cronulla Sharks 5th - Cronulla Sharks 7th - Drummoyne Devils 6th - Drummoyne Devils 8th UTS Balmain Tigers 9th - Hunter Hurricanes 10th - UNSW Wests Killer Whales 10th - UTS Balmain Tigers 11th - Hunter Hurricanes

ALL STAR TEAM PAT JONES MEDAL Joel Dennerley, UNSW Wests Magpies (GK) Hannah Buckling, Sydney University Lions Nathan Power, UNSW Wests Magpies Carlo Di Fulvio, Cronulla Sharks; ALL STAR TEAM Gordon Marshall, Hunter Hurricanes Bre Appel, Drummoyne Devils Joe Kayes, Cronulla Sharks Keisja Gofers, Sydney University Lions

SOUTHERN CROSS TROPHY Sydney University Lions

Sydney University Lions Women's team who took home their first NWPL Gold Medal

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Senior & Junior NATIONAL REPRESENTATION

AUSSIE SHARKS (SENIOR MEN) AUSSIE STINGERS (SENIOR WOMEN) Richie Campbell (UNSW Wests Magpies) Jayde Appel (Drummoyne Devils) Scott Carpenter (Cronulla Sharks) Morgan Baxter (Drummoyne Devils) James Clark (UTS Balmain Tigers) Isobel Bishop (Sydney University Lions) Johnno Cotterill (Sydney University Lions) Hannah Buckling (Sydney University Lions) Joel Dennerley (UNSW Wests Magpies) Pascalle Casey (UTS Balmain Tigers) Mitch Emery (Drummoyne Devils) Alex Corbett (Drummoyne Devils) Jarrod Gilchrist (UNSW Wests Magpies) Brooke Dickie (Sydney University Lions/O&M) Matthew Gronow (UTS Balmain Tigers) Keesja Gofers (Sydney University Lions) Joseph Kayes (Cronulla Sharks) Bronte Halligan (Sydney University Lions) Tyler Martin (Drummoyne Devils) Kiara Holden (Cronulla Sharks) Nathan Power (UNSW Wests Magpies) Holly Lincoln-Smith (Cronulla Sharks) Aidan Roach (Drummoyne Devils) Lena Mihailovic (Cronulla Sharks) Danielle Morrissey (Sydney University Lions) Elysha O’Neill (Cronulla Sharks) Lea Yanitsas (Sydney University Lions) Nicola Zagame (Cronulla Sharks)

AUSTRALIAN JUNIORS / YOUTH (MEN) AUSTRALIAN JUNIORS / YOUTH (WOMEN) Nicholas Brooks (Cronulla Sharks) Julia Barton (Hunter Hurricanes) Ben Cochran (Drummoyne Devils) Isobel Bishop (Sydney University Lions) Sam Cocokios (Cronulla Sharks) Kelcee Byrnes (Hunter Hurricanes) JJ Collins (UNSW Wests Magpies) Pascalle Casey (UTS Balmain Tigers) Anthony Hrysanthos (Sydney University Lions) Genevieve Longman (UTS Balmain Tigers) Matthew Humby (Hunter Hurricanes) Brooke McClean (Cronulla Sharks) Daniel Kerr (Cronulla Sharks) Lena Mihailovic (Cronulla Sharks) Joe Kospetas (Drummoyne Devils) Montana Perkins (Hunter Hurricanes) Angus Lambie (UNSW Wests Magpies) Meghan Ridge (UNSW Wests Killer Whales) Gordon Marshall (Hunter Hurricanes) Emma Tuite (Drummoyne Devils) Hayden Molla (Cronulla Sharks) Fiona Walsh (Drummoyne Devils) Sam Nangle (UNSW Wests Magpies) Bronson Ronan (Drummoyne Devils) Matthew Sharp (UNSW Wests Magpies) Harry Shaw (Sydney University Lions) Matthew Skinner (Hunter Hurricanes) James Smith (Drummoyne Devils) Conner Wood (UNSW Wests Magpies)

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Water Polo NSW Inc OFFICE BEARERS

Baker, R. Registrar 1973/74 Copeland, W.M. Registrar 1974/75 - 76/77 Baker, W.R. Director City 1989/90 Competition Secretary 76/77 Cotterill, L. Director Membership 1996/97 Balla, A. Director 2015 - Current Cridland, K. Registrar 1972/73 Bartels, D. Director Metropolitan 2013/14 Bartels, G. Referees Commission 1997/98 Dempsey, J.C. President 1930/31 - 32/33 Chairman 1929/30, 34/35, Beattie, A. Country Secretary 1976/77 38/39 - 39/40 Bogg, O.N. Treasurer 1971/72 Dent, G. Secretary 1964/65 Bower, P.L Treasurer 1971/73 A/Secretary 63/64 City Secretary 81/82 Derwent, P.A. Secretary 1965/66 Director Technical 88/89 Director Membership 98/99 – 01/02 Dodd, R. Treasurer 1976/77 Registrar 1976/77 to 79/80 Bryant, H.L. Registrar 1978/79 Doemer, D. Competition Secretary 1950/51 Bund, H.J. Competition Secretary 1963/64 - 65/66 Donohue, P. Director Country 2010/11 to 2015 President 66/67 – 68/69 Donaldson, B. Competition Secretary 1956/57 Burge, A. Secretary 1936/37 – 37/38 Treasurer 37/38 Dovey, G. Director Metropolitan 1985/86 to 86/87 Burton, H. Registrar 1931/32 – 32/33 Dreelin, G. President 1936/37, Registrar 44/45 Secretary 45/46 Campbell, J. A/Secretary 1971/72 Secretary 74/75 – 75/76 Duker, H. Registrar 1940/41 - 42/42 46/47-47/48 Treasurer 82/83 Competition Secretary 1949/50-50/51 Campbell, M. Chairman 1930/31 – 33/34 Elison, B. Treasurer 1963/64 President 40/41 Emmanuel -Smith, W. Registrar 1973/74 - 74/75 A/Secretary 43/44 – 44/45 Erickson, B. Treasurer 1941/42 - 45/46 Cantor, I.J. Secretary 1952/54 Falson, B. Director Development 1989 Carlisle, F. A/Secretary 1941/42 - 42/43 Chairman 43/44 Falson, B. Treasurer 1979/80 Carroll, L.S. Secretary 1938/39 - 41/42 Falson, F.L. Chairman 1968/69 - 70/71, 73/74 Chalwin, V.J. President 1969/70 - 76/77 Falzon, F. Secretary 1984/85 Chairman 72/73 Director City 1987/88 - 88/89 Chapman, C.E. Secretary 1930/31 - 34/35 Falzon, F. C/Secretary 1975/76 - 78/79 Registrar 30/31 A/Secretary 79/80 A/Secretary 30/31 Country Sec 80/81 President 37/38 - 39/40 Secretary 81/82, 83/84 Charles, O. Treasurer 1965/66 Finitkotis, R. Director Metropolitan 1998/00 Director PR/Marketing 2000/02 Coggan, R.G. AWPI Delegate 1992/93 - 97/98 Folsom, T. Director - 2014-2015 Cohen, D.J. Secretary 1967/68 - 68/69 Ford, W. Competition Secretary 1951/52 Conley, P. Competition Secretary 1957/58 Assistant Secretary 1950/51 Connor, B. Referees Commission 1999/00 Foster, J. Treasurer 1930/31 Connor, K.F. Director City 1990/91 - 95/98 Gearing, R. Country Secretary 1979/80 Director Finance 97/98 - 03/04 Director 02/03 - 06/07 Gerrie, G. Secretary 1982/83 Connor, K.F. Registrar 1972/73 - 76/77 Gibson, R. Registrar 1951/52 - 52/53 Chairman 79/80 - 81/82

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Water Polo NSW Inc OFFICE BEARERS

Gilbert, B. Registrar 1972/73 - 73/74 Kirkham, A. Assistant Secretary 1937/38 Gooley, M.W. Secretary 1969/70 - 73/74 Registrar 1939/40 Country Secretary 1973/74 Kirkwood, J.B. Treasurer 1964/65 Gosschalk, H. Registrar 1933/34 - 37/38 Registrar 1962/63 - 63/64 Competition Secretary 1961/62 Secretary 1935/36 Gratten-Smith, P. Secretary 1942/43 Lamb, F. Secretary 1955/56 - 59/60 President 1960/61 - 62/63 Grose, H. President 1933/34 - 35/36 Country Secretary 64/65 Secretary 41/42 Langford, A. Country Secretary 1960/61 Chairman 45/46 Hamill, A.W. Secretary 1961/62 - 63/64 Langford, H.W. Registrar 1960/61 - 61/62 Large, P.T. Country Secretary 1982/83 Hamill, D.F. Registrar 1972/72 A/Sec 72/73 Director Development 1968/69 Treasurer 80/81 - 81,82 & 83/84 Marks, D.J. Director Finance 1989/90 - 95/96 Sec. 84/85 Chairman 1996/97 - 07/08, Director Finance 84/85 & 97/98 President 2008/09 - 09/10 Hamlin, A.V. Treasurer 1933/34 - 36/37 Marsden, W.A. Director Finance 1986/87 - 88/89 Harrison, C. Director 2003/04 - 04/05 Martin, R.J. Competition Secretary 1958/59 Hart, A.P. Chairman 1946/47 - 54/55 McDonald, K. Country Secretary 1974/75 - 75/76 President 55/56 - 59/60 McFarlane, J.W. Registrar 1966/67 - 68/69 Hellmrich, D. Treasurer 1929/30 McGlen, H. Treasurer 1940/41 Henricks, D. Secretary 1994/95 - 03/04 & 05/06 Minty, L. Secretary 1937/38 Director Finance 02/03 - 09/10 Treasurer 1937/38 - 38/39 President 10/11 - 12/13 Morris, W. Secretary 1929/30 - 30/31 Hersee, R. Competition Secretary 1952/53 O’Connor, S. Treasurer 1931/32 - 32/33 Hodgers, N. Director Met. 2000/01 - 09/10 WPAL Delegate 06/07 Papps, L. Assistant Secretary 1964/65, 70/71 Secretary Dir. Finance 10/11 - 12/13 Parkes, C.G. Director Development 1987/88 President 2013/14 - Current Peebles, H. Registrar 1942/43 Howard, J. Competition Secretary 1962/63 Secretary 1943/44 Hunt, C.M. Secretary 1988/89 - 89/90, 92/93 Assistant Secretary 1945/46 & 93/94, Director PR 89/90 - 91/92 Persi, M. Chairman 1976/77 - 78/79 Jennings, C. Registrar 1974/75 Phillips, M. Registrar 1938/39, 49/50 - 50/51 Johnstone, P.E. Assistant Secretary 1946/47 - 47/48 Porter, H.K.Chairman 1940/41 - 42/43 & 44/45 Jones, P. Competition Secretary 1970/71 President 1943/44 - 54/55 Jones, P.L. Secretary 1986/87 - 87/88 Quill, S.A. Director Metropolitan 1984/85 Director Development 1992/93 - 93/94 Quinn, J. Registrar 1953/54 Jones, W.R. President 1983/84 - 87/88 Reid, J. Director Country 1998/99 to 07/08 Kay, L.J. Director Technical 1984/85 - 87/88, Rennix, A. Chairman 1935/36 - 37/38 89/90 - 01/02 Rickards, A.E. Secretary 1960/61 Kaye, M. Director Metropolitan 2014-15 Country Secretary 58/59 - 59/60 Kerr, P.H. Chairman 1983/84 - 87/88 & 61/62 - 63/64 President 1988/89 - 95/96 A/ Secretary 64/65

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Water Polo NSW Inc OFFICE BEARERS

Rippon, R. Director 2014 - Current Trevenar, A.V. Chairman 1974/75 - 75/76 Ritchie, J.W. Competition Secretary 1959/60 - 60/61 Trevenar, G. Country Secretary 1965/66 - 66/67 Country Secretary 64/65Rockwell, T.P. Archivist Trewhella, G. Registrar 1974/75 - 75/76 2002/03 - 07/08 Turner, G. Director 2005/06 - 09/10 Rolfe, I. Secretary 1954/55 - 55/56 Turner, K. Director Development 1994/95 - 95/96 Salter, G. Director Country 2015 - Current Turner, M.J. Director Development 1989/90 Sandquest, D. Director Development 1990/91 & 91/92 Director Membership 92/93 - 95/96 Twining, P. Country Secretary 1976/77 - 78/79 Schweickle, S. Director Metropolitan 1995/96 - 98/99 Vadas, R.A. Registrar 1965/66, 69/70 - 71/72 Secretary 76/77 See, R. Competition Secretary 1954/55 Treasurer 76/77 Registrar 55/56 Comp Secretary 66/67 to 68/69 Shaw, H. President 1929/30 & 72/72 - 74/75 Simpson, C. Country Secretary 1972/73 Vernardos, G. Treasurer 1982/83 Simpson, M. Director Metropolitan 2015 - Current Ward, G. Treasurer 1946/47 Smee, R.L. Treasurer 1951/52 - 59/60 Waterman, P.G. Director PR 1992/93 to 99/00 Smith, C.W. Director Country 1984/85 - 86/87 Director Schools Liaison 00/01 to 01/02 Director 02/03 to 11/12 Smith, C.W. Country Secretary 1982/83 - 83/84 Director Metropolitan 12/13 Smith, R. Director Metropolitan 1992/93 - 93/94 Director 13/14 - Current Sparkes, A.S. Country Secretary 1967/68 - 68/69 Watkins, J. Director Metropolitan 1987/88 Director Development 84/85 to 85/86 Sponner, D.J. Secretary 1990/91 - 91/92 Director 2002/03 Webb, R. Registrar 1964/65 Springett, A.S. Director PR 1984/85 - 85/86 Westdorp, M.J. Director Development 1995/96 - 01/02 Steele, H.C. Registrar 1929/30 - 30/31 Whalan, R. Director Finance 1996/97 Assistant Secretary 1930/31 White, G.M. Director PR 1986/87 Steer, R.N. Secretary 1966/67 Wilkinson, R. Country Secretary 1969/70 to 71/72 Taylor, C. Competition Secretary 1971/72 Wilson, B.A. Secretary 19789/80 to 80/81 Thompson, B. Chairman 1972/73 Winterton, G. Registrar 1980/81 to 83/84 Country Secretary 1971/72 Competition Secretary 79/80 - 83/84, Thomas, N. Director Country 2008/09 Director Metropolitan 88/89 to 91/92, Director 10/11 - 12/13 Director Membership 1984/85 to 91/92, Secretary/Finance 2013/14 - Current WPAL Delegate 84/85 to 87/88 Thornett, J.E. Treasurer 1960/61 - 63/64 Wirth, M. Director 2010/11 to 12/13 Registrar 54/55, 56/57, 58/59 - 59/60, Woods, D.M. Chairman 1988/89 to 95/96 Comp Sec. 55/56 President 96/97 to 07/08 Traynor, R.Y. Chairman 1960/61 - 67/68 & 71/72 Woods, G.R. President 1963/64 to 65/66, 77/78 - Secretary 43/44 - 44/45, 51/52 - 52/53 82/83 & 77/78 - 78/79 Woods, R. Treasurer 1939/40 to 40/41 Treasurer 47/48 - 50/51, 73/74 - 75/76 & 77/78 - 78/79 Assistant Secretary 37/38 Registrar 45/46, 57/58 Wright, M. Director Membership 1997/98 to 98/99 Comp Sec. 53/54 Trent, I.M. Secretary 1985/86 Director Development 86/87 Director PR 88/89

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FINANCIAL REPORT

ANNEXURE A

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FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

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FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 WATER POLO NSW INCORPORATED A.B.N. 81 108 929 971

CONTENTS Page No

Committee's Report 1

Income and Expenditure Statement 2 - 3

Assets & Liabilities Statement 4

Statement of Changes in Equity 5

Notes to the Financial Statements 6 - 9

Annual Statements Give True and Fair View of Financial Position and 10 Performance of Incorporated Association

Auditors' Report 11 - 12

Compilation Report 13

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COMMITTEE'S REPORT

Your committee members submit the financial report of the Water Polo NSW Incorporated for the financial year ended 30 June 2016.

Committee Members

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

Nick Hodgers President Nathan Thomas Secretary/ Director of Finance Margaret Kaye (retired 18 December 2015) Director Metropolitan Mark Simpson (appointed 18 December 2015) Director Metropolitan Peter Donohue (retired 18 December 2015) Director Country Gail Salter (appointed 18 December 2015) Director Country Trevor Folsom (retired 18 December 2015) Director Rebecca Rippon Director Alan Balla (appointed 18 December 2015) Director

Principal Activities

The principal activities of the association during the financial year were to promote the sport of water polo, conduct competitions and select teams to represent New South Wales.

Significant Changes

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

Operating Results

The profit for the year ended 30 June 2016 amounted to $111,221 (2015 loss of $8,625).

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Members of the Committee.

. Nick Hodgers President

. Nathan Thomas Secretary/ Director of Finance

Dated this 21st day of February, 2017

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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

2016 2015 $ $

INCOME Affiliation & Capitation Fees 339,566 400,464 Clinics & Courses 20,759 13,038 Competition Sydney Metro 201,268 194,261 Competition NSW Champs 73,828 64,546 State Team Program 302,318 55,103 Sport Development Funding 123,554 58,550 Sundry Income 14,033 9,689 WPNSW Academy 149,005 39,342

TOTAL INCOME 1,224,331 834,993

EXPENDITURE Accounting Fees 29,990 7,300 Advertising and Promotion 1,182 Bad Debt Write Off 29,110 Capitation Scheme 166,342 239,935 Competitions (NSW Championships & Metro) 116,965 115,845 Depreciation 2,682 2,208 Finance & Processing 1,542 2,897 Insurance 1,877 1,897 Interest Expense 1,274 IT & Equipment 13,434 10,341 Labour Costs 300,894 144,094 Late Fees 1,752 Loss on Sale of Asset 1,427 Meeting Costs 3,429 3,912 Misappropriation Expense/ Recoveries 18,199 (14,199) Miscellaneous 4,665 Office & Administration Costs 4,315 9,120 Prior Year Adjustments (3,732) (19,128) Provision for Doubtful Debts 76,110 47,201 Provision for Leave 9,518 (10,650) Sponsorship 13,545 9,500 Sports Development 149,705 69,854 State Team Programs 145,092 110,747 Sundry Expense 1,667 4,662

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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

2016 2015 $ $

Training 611 836 Travel 10,223 1,747 Uniforms 44,763 64,455 WPNSW Academy Expense 7,573

1,113,110 843,618

Current year surplus (deficit) before income tax 111,221 (8,625)

Income tax expense

Net current year surplus (deficit) after income tax 1 (a) 111,221 (8,625)

RETAINED SURPLUS (DEFICIT) AT THE BEGINNING OF 133,160 141,785 THE YEAR

RETAINED SURPLUS (DEFICIT) AT THE END OF THE YEAR 244,381 133,160

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ASSETS AND LIABILITIES STATEMENT AS AT 30TH JUNE 2016

Note 2016 2015 $ $

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS Cash on hand 2 421,253 303,840 Trade and other receivable 3 323,015 318,912 Other assets 4 269,464 120,554 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 1,013,732 743,306

NONCURRENT ASSETS Property, plant and equipment 5 2,682 TOTAL NONCURRENT ASSETS 2,682

TOTAL ASSETS 1,013,732 745,988

LIABILITIES

CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables 6 139,249 244,489 Other liabilities 7 441,277 189,032 Employee provisions 8 32,049 22,531 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 612,575 456,052

TOTAL LIABILITIES 612,575 456,052

NET ASSETS 401,157 289,936

MEMBERS' FUNDS Reserves Retained surplus 401,157 289,936 TOTAL MEMBERS' FUNDS 401,157 289,936

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. Page 4 WATER POLO NSW INCORPORATED A.B.N. 81 108 929 971

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AS AT 30TH JUNE 2016

Reserves Retained Total Earnings Equity $ $ $

Balance at 1 July 2014 156,776 141,785 298,561

Profit (loss) for the year (8,625) (8,625)

Transferred to retained earnings (156,776) 156,776

Total other comprehensive income

Balance at 30 June 2015 289,936 289,936

Profit (loss) for the year 111,221 111,221

Transferred to retained earnings

Total other comprehensive income

Balance at 30 June 2016 401,157 401,157

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements are special purpose financial statements prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 of NSW and in accordance with Class Order 11/01, Australian Accounting Standards AASB 1048 and 108 are applicable.

The committee has determined that the Association is not a reporting entity.

The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historic costs and does not take into account changing money values, or except where stated specifically, current valuations of noncurrent assets.

The following significant accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period unless stated otherwise, have been adopted in the preparation of the financial statements.

Accounting Policies

(a) Income Tax Expense

No provision has been made for income tax as the Association is exempt in accordance with the terms of Section 5045 of the Income Tax Assessment Act, 1997.

(b) Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE)

Furniture and fittings, plant and equipment, and intangible assets 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.

(c) Impairment of Assets

At the end of each reporting period, the committee reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, an impairment test is carried out on the asset by comparing the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use, to the asset's carrying amount. Any excess of the asset's carrying amount over its recoverable amount is recognised in the income and expenditure statement.

(d) Employee Provisions

Provision is made for the association's liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to the end of the reporting period. Employee provisions have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled, plus related oncosts.

(e) Cash on Hand

Cash on hand includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other shortterm highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(f) Accounts Receivable and Other Debtors

Accounts receivable and other debtors include amounts due from members as well as amounts receivable from donors. Receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are classified as noncurrent assets.

(g) Revenue and Other Income

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable after taking into account any trade discounts and volume rebates allowed. For this purpose, deferred consideration is not discounted to present values when recognising revenue.

Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest rate method, which for floating rate financial assets is the rate inherent in the instrument. Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established.

Grant and donation income is recognised when the entity obtains control over the funds, which is generally at the time of receipt.

If conditions are attached to the grant that must be satisfied before the association is eligible to receive the contribution, recognition of the grant as revenue will be deferred until those conditions are satisfied.

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax.

Income in Advance and Prepaid Expenses

Monies received prior to year end which are referable to events and competitions held in the next financial year are recorded as Income in Advance and are included in the Statement of Financial Position.

Expenses paid in the current financial year but relating to periods beyond the current financial year are recognised as prepaid expenses are included in the Statement of Financial Position.

(h) Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included with other receivables or payables in the assets and liabilities statement.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

(i) Trade and Other Payables

Accounts payable and other payables represent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for goods and services received by the association during the reporting period which remain unpaid. The balance is recognised as a current liability with the amounts normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the liability.

(j) Comparative Figures

Comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year where required by accounting standards or as a result of changes in accounting policy.

It should be noted that although the net movement in the comparatives are the same for the year, the balances may be different for each account code.

2016 2015 $ $

NOTE 2: CASH ON HAND

Cash at bank 410,343 293,244 Cash on deposit 10,910 10,596 421,253 303,840

NOTE 3: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

GST refundable 5,146 61,399 Provision for Misappropriation 20,199 ATO Integrated Client Account 77,955

Trade debtors 363,225 284,515 less Provision for doubtful debts (123,311) (47,201) 239,914 237,314

323,015 318,912

NOTE 4: OTHER ASSETS

Accrued income 23,415 16,182 Prepayments 246,049 104,372 269,464 120,554

NOTE 5: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

2016 2015 $ $

NOTE 6: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Accrued expenses 26,385 19,364 GST payable 32,986 99,004 PAYG withholding payable (2,372) 18,044 ATO Integrated Client Account 9,352 Superannuation payable 15,018 18,661 Trade creditors 67,232 80,064 139,249 244,489

NOTE 7: OTHER LIABILITIES

Income in advance 441,277 189,032 441,277 189,032

NOTE 8: EMPLOYEE PROVISIONS

Provision for annual leave 26,684 17,166 Provision for long service leave 5,365 5,365 32,049 22,531

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ANNUAL STATEMENTS GIVE TRUE AND FAIR VIEW OF FINANCIAL POSITION AND PERFORMANCE OF INCORPORATED ASSOCIATION

We, Nick Hodgers and Nathan Thomas, being members of the committee of Water Polo NSW Incorporated, certify that

The statements attached to this certificate give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of Water Polo NSW Incorporated during and at the end of the financial year of the association ending 30 June 2016.

. Nick Hodgers President

. Nathan Thomas Secretary/ Director of Finance

Dated this 21st day of February, 2017

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INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WATER POLO NSW INCORPORATED

Report on the financial report

We have audited the accompanying financial report, being a special purpose financial report, of Water Polo NSW Incorporated which comprises the assets and liabilities statement as at 30 June 2016, the income and expenditure statement for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the certification by members of the committee on the annual statements giving a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the association.

Committee's responsibility for the financial report

The committee of Water Polo NSW Incorporated is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report, and has determined that the basis of preparation described in Note 1 is appropriate to meet the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 of NSW and is appropriate to meet the needs of the members. The committee's responsibility also includes such internal control as the committee determines is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of a financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor's responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We have conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the association's preparation and fair presentation of the financial report, in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the association's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the committee, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.

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INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WATER POLO NSW INCORPORATED

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the financial report presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Water Polo NSW Incorporated as at 30 June 2016 and its financial performance for the year then ended in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 to the financials statements, and the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 of NSW.

Basis of Accounting

Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to the financial statements, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared to assist Water Polo NSW Incorporated to meet the requirements of the Associations Incorporated Act of 2009 of NSW. As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose.

CBC Partners Chartered Accountants

Ross E. Chapman FCA CTA Partner

Sydney

Dated this 28th day of February, 2017

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COMPILATION REPORT

We have compiled the accompanying special purpose financial statements of Water Polo NSW Incorporated which comprise the attached detailed income and expenditure statements for the year ended 30 June 2016. The specific purpose for which the special purpose financial statements have been prepared is to provide financial information to the committee of management.

The Responsibility of the Committee of Management

The committee of management of Water Polo NSW Incorporated is solely responsible for the information contained in the special purpose financial statements and has determined that the basis of accounting used is appropriate to meet the needs and for the purpose of complying with the association's constitution.

Our Responsibility

On the basis of information provided by the committee of management we have compiled the accompanying special purpose financial statements in accordance with the basis of accounting described in Note 1 to the financial statements and APES 315: Compilation of Financial Information .

We have applied our expertise in accounting and financial reporting to compile these financial statements in accordance with the basis of accounting described in Note 1. We have complied with relevant ethical requirements of APES 110: Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants .

Assurance Disclaimer

Since a compilation engagement is not an assurance engagement, we are not required to verify the reliability, accuracy or completeness of the information provided to us by management to compile these financial statements. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion or a review conclusion on these financial statements.

The special purpose financial statements were compiled exclusively for the benefit of the committee of management. We do not accept responsibility to any other person for the contents of the special purpose financial statements.

CBC Partners Chartered Accountants

Ross E. Chapman FCA CTA Partner

Sydney

Dated this 28th day of February, 2017

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Water Polo NSW would like to say THANK YOU

WATER POLO NEW SOUTH WALES 2015/2016 Annual Report 49

With apologies for any omissions, Water Polo NSW would like to thank, most sincerely, the following people and organisations for their support and co-operation over the past year.

Management and Staff of all aquatic facilities used for competitions and training

Executive & Staff of Water Polo Australia

Volunteer officers of all Clubs and Districts Associations that organise the selection, coaching and participation of all teams involved in the many activities of the Association.

Our Referees; without you we have no game, so thank you.

Water Polo NSW remains forever grateful to the New South Wales Government for its financial support provided through the Department of Sport and Recreation Sports Development Program. Water Polo NSW could not function without their continued financial support including the provision of grants to assist in the presentation of training programs which are invaluable in maintaining our position as the number one State in Water Polo within Australia.

New South Wales Institute of Sport for their substantial contribution throughout the year. The Elite Training Centre (ETC), this program is funded jointly by a Sports Commission grant to Australian Water Polo and the NSW Government. The program is considered to be of extreme value in maintaining our Champion State status. The NSW institute of Sport provides great resources and training opportunities for our Elite Athletes. The professionalism of their services and programs is outstanding and definitely at the cutting edge of sport science.

Pictured on back cover: 2016 NSW U14 Boys & Girls Blues & Waratahs Teams travelling to the 2016 East Coast Challenge. (top) and 2016 NSW State Teams travelling to the Pan Pacific Youth Water Polo Festival, NZ (bottom)

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