Annu2012al report C ONTENT S

2 From the President

5 past Presidents

6 Honour Roll

8 office Bearers & Staff

Management & Committee Reports

10 From the Chief Executive

13 Development – Clubs

15 Development – Coaches

16 Membership Statistics

18 Officials

20 Competitions

24 Victorian Records

26 Summer Awards

29 Cross Country & Road Racing

32 XCR Awards

34 Victorian Institute of Sport

Financial 36 Financial Reports 2012 Mission: Athletics will promote, develop and grow athletics as a vibrant, healthy, fun and accessible sport available to all Victorians.

Vision: For athletics to be the premier Olympic sport in the state and for Athletics Victoria to be the premier athletics body in the nation.

Annu2012al report From the President IAN JONES, president, athletics victoria

I was honoured when the Board of Directors I write this report on behalf of the Board, which elected me to be President of Athletics Victoria has been both diligent and inspiring in its for the 2011-2012 year. I am pleased to be work over the past year. Vice-Presidents Russell able to make this report to our members, Clowes and Lisa Hasker, have contributed partners, sponsors and the community at large. respectively in improving our governance and management processes, and the development In presenting this report, I first acknowledge of important relationships with other bodies. the enormous contribution over many years Our treasurer, Eric Sigmont, has patiently and of my predecessor, Anne Lord. Her leadership firmly guided our financial decisions, and Rod has laid very important foundations for the Griffin has contributed new ideas, especially prospering of athletics in Victoria and . from a regional perspective. Rohan Claffey and After nine years on the Board, and six as Alan McCauley, with their experience in finance President, Anne now serves on the Board of and management, have assisted greatly with . policy development as it relates to compliance and management of an organisation like ours. By any measure, the past year has been successful for our sport. The Board’s major Early in the year we lost Simon Hollingsworth, priorities have been to consummate the move who resigned upon taking up duties as CEO from Olympic Park to Lakeside Stadium, and of the Australian Sports Commission. Simon to develop positive relationships with several had served the Board well during his tenure, bodies upon which our future depends. and, of course, we wish him success at the The successful adaptation of our entire ASC. The vacancy occasioned by Simon’s community to the wonderful new facilities at resignation was filled by the appointment of Lakeside Stadium speaks for itself. We have Heather Ridley, who, with her understanding also successfully developed our relationships of Government processes, has contributed with partners and associated groups. These vigorously to policy development. relationships, in particular with the Victorian Government, the State Sports Centres Trust and The Board works closely with the Chief with Little Athletics Victoria, have been placed Executive Officer, Nick Honey, and his team of in sound positions for future development. dedicated staff, who organise, plan and deliver

2 President IAN JONES, president, athletics victoria

the services that underpin our success. I feel Last, I thank our member clubs for their that it is not generally known how much extra enthusiasm and cooperation throughout the time and effort is provided by this enthusiastic year. Our success is built on the club system, group. We owe them a big “Thank you!”. and meeting and exceeding your expectations remains one of our key objectives. To our athletes and coaches, we thank you for your continued participation and I thank you all for making 2011-12 a development of our sport. Our thanks also successful year, and wish you well for the go to our remarkable officials and volunteers, next years. whose skills and tireless forbearance enable us to run athletic meetings. In Ian Jones Victoria, we provide more athletic meetings President than the rest of Australia combined.

3 4 Past Presidents

Victorian Amateur Athletic Association 1891 - 1897 Hon Robert W BEST MLA * 1897 - 1897 Mr Walter T COLDHAM * 1897 - 1901 Mr Montague COHEN * 1901 - 1905 Mr Lawrence A ADAMSON * 1905 - 1918 Sir John MADDEN * 1918 - 1943 Sir William H IRVINE * 1943 - 1957 Sir John G lATHAM * 1957 - 1970 Sir Wilfred K HUGHES * 1970 - 1976 Sir Edgar S tANNER * 1976 - 1978 Hon Justice Allan W McDONALD 1978 - 1982 Sir Murray V McINERNEY *

Victorian Women’s Amateur Athletic Association 1929 - 1935 Miss Louise C MILLS * 1935 - 1937 Mrs Doris M MULCAHY * 1937 - 1938 Mrs Flora HYAMS * 1938 - 1945 Miss Louise C MILLS * 1945 - 1948 Miss Doris J CARTER * 1948 - 1952 Mrs Doris IL DAVIS * 1952 - 1961 Mrs Mabel e roBINSON * 1961 - 1962 Mrs Lena BERZINSKI * 1962 - 1965 Mrs Aileen VE KENNEDY * 1965 - 1976 Mrs Joyce I DAVIS 1976 - 1982 Mrs Margaret L MAHONY

Victorian Athletic Association Inc. 1982 - 1983 Dr Frank P lARKINS 1983 - 1984 Mr Gary A COZENS 1984 - 1989 Mr Stan M L GUILFOYLE 1989 - 1992 Dr Brian HODGSON

Athletics Victoria Inc. 1992 - 1994 Dr Brian HODGSON 1994 - 1995 Mr Greg D leWIS 1995 - 1997 Mr Kevin L DYNAN 1997 - 2002 Mr John K HIGHAM 2002 - 2005 Mr Max C BINNINGTON 2005 - 2011 Ms Anne r lorD 2012 - Mr Ian K JONES *Deceased 5 Honour Roll athletics victoria

Life Members 1977 DAVIS Joyce I MBE 1979 DAVIS Doris IL * 1896 pARKINSON Basil J * McDONALD Allan W Hon Mr Justice 1901 COHEN Montague * 1980 leACH William J * 1904 BARRETT Albert O * 1981 BEOVICH Beverley L * 1906 trAVIS Herbert A * CHUGG Jack W * 1909 BRIGGS Walter E * MAHONY Margaret L OAM 1912 Croll robert H * 1982 BELL Donald F OAM * 1914 ADAMSon lawrence A CMG MA* DYNAN Kevin L 1915 Serle e Hamilton OBE* 1983 DAVIS robert L * SHAppere philip * tunALEY William S * 1920 STILLWELL J Alexander * 1984 GALBRAITH Alec C * 1926 SMITH Harry D * 1985 BIGGINS Jack McD * 1928 ABBOTT Harry A * DOWNES lola C OAM lANGFORD George E * STANTON Horace J ISM * 1935 WEIR Hugh R CBE * 1986 COLDREY Fred H * 1938 rYAN William M * FIELD ralph W * 1939 SCHOBER Albert V * GRIERSON William R * 1944 AKERS phyllis M * KNOTT George CH * MILLS louise C * lonnQUIST Arthur H * WILLSON Doris M * McBETH emily T * 1945 neVIlle lilian M OAM * pATTERSON Marion J OAM pAINTER Wilfred E * STANTON Doreen F * 1948 roBINSON Mabel E MBE * turner Dick A * o’DRISCOLL Jack X QC OBE * WOOD WJP “Bill” * 1949 KENNEDY Aileen VE BEM * 1988 GRAF Fred JG * pIZZEY F H “Bill” * nICHOLLS Stanley L OAM * GRANT C William H * ROBLEY Stuart E 1951 AITKEN C Ronald CBE * SCHUBERT Henri J MBE * CURNOW leonard B OBE * SHILSTON Mark W * 1953 GARDINER C Herbert G QJM * 1991 GRANT Irene M * 1954 KIELY nance * HODGSON Brian 1957 BENNETT Iris I * 1992 KENNY raymond M * MAYER Sidney M * 1993 HINES Joan L MORRIS evelyn LF * roBERTS phyl M * 1958 DUNCAN F May * 1994 SAUNDERS Margaret L * DAVIES owen E * 1995 ABBOTT Sylvia M 1961 CLEMSon reginald * 1963 JAMIESON Alexander A * DUNBAR Margaret E 1964 McQUISTON Maisie BEM * FRASER Martha * 1967 pATCHING Julius L AO OBE * THOMPSON Margaret A STRINGER George B * WAtt eileen M * 1968 MEARS Kitt F * 1996 AGG patricia J CAMPBELL A Hugh * 1997 GUILFOYLE Stanley ML AM 1969 roBINSON Alfred E * 1998 CURNOW Vern W 1970 ANDERSSon phyllis M H HOCHREIter rudi J * 1972 Moore edward * JENKINS ronda M OAM 1973 DUNN Crystal WOODS e Frank * 1974 eASTHAM edward D * 1999 nolAN Charles R 1975 eMBLING Stewart A * SMITH raymond C * 1976 FERRIER Douglas G * 1999 STEVENS Harold M OAM 1976 GELL Jean I OAM 2000 JENES paul OAM 1977 BUROW Amy EB 2001 CARMODY Joseph * 6 2001 COLLINGS Vern F 1998 MINTER Allan J SILLItoe neville J SMITH J Gordon 2002 BRADBURY B Joy SMITH laura A * 2003 MC LELLAN Amy C C * WILLIAMS tony J 2005 FISHER Margaret M 1999 FISHER Margaret M 2007 WHITCHELL Arthur KITT Ivan T 2008 LAWYSZ richard LAWYSZ richard B PRESton laurie 2000 BLUNDY Merv A WILLIAMS tony DAVIDSON John G HANCOCK tom B 2009 BOYD roy MORGAn lorraine M AM HARDING Ivan 2001 luCARDIe ron T * 2010 GARDIner robert MCKECHNIE Hugh L RICKARD Ian TOOHEY Bill J 2011 FREEMAN Catherine VINCent trevor A OAM MOORE Brian WOODBRIDGE Russell H VINCENT trevor 2002 MONEGHETTI Stephen J PRESton laurence G Merit Award RICKARD Ian 1960 BURT Maisie S * UPTON Ian 1962 MEARS Kitt F * 2003 HALL Ken R 1969 VENN Fay N * MC DONALD Ray 1970 McBETH emily T * MOORE Brian roSE Gladys I * puopolo A ‘Gus’ J STANTON Doreen F * 2004 ANDERSon peter K 1972 HOLMAN Keith GARDIner robert C 1974 pATTERSON Marion J OAM MAJOR Geoff W 1978 STEPHENSON Harry F * WILLIAMS Irene 1980 SAUNDERS George E MBE * 2006 LAMBDen ruby 1983 nICHOLLS Stanley L OAM * WHITCHELL Arthur 1984 DUNN Jack B * 2007 BArrett peter FRASER Martha * GARTSIDe patricia FRASER William C* NODen pamela WOOD WJP ‘Bill’ * 2008 BARNETT Diana 1986 ABBOTT Sylvia M BOAS John 1987 COX J * GRIFFIn rod HENRY laurie F * MASON Harry * 1988 KITT W David * MASON Judy WALSH Jim F* STEWART Bill 1989 KENNY raymond M * WIGMORE Kevin SAUNDERS Margaret L * VIZE Beth 1990 DONALD Wyn V 2009 PAIN Diane DUNBAR Margaret E PERRY ellen 1991 FOLEY royce P * RIENIETS Helen roBERTS phyl M * RUMBLE Barbara 1992 AGG patricia J 2010 FISHER Ian VAUGHAN Hazel G McLENNAN William 1994 BETHell peter S YARRANTON John BOURKe russell J 2011 BOWDEN Scott BRADBURY B Joy GLOVER Alan HOCHREIter rudi J * GLOVER Yvonne letHBRIDGe rA ‘Tony’ OAM LOWDEN Diane WAtt eileen M * WOODS e Frank * 1995 VODDen nancie A * Distinguished Service 1996 WArren e Geoff 1989 DAVIES Judy J 1998 GRANT Geoff F 1994 GUILFOYLE Stanley ML AM 1998 HAll lew R * 2002 CHESTERMAN Scott MIller ron A 2002 HIGHAM John K 7 *Deceased Office Bearers Staff &athletics victoria, 2011-12

Board of Directors Staff

President Ian Jones Chief Executive Officer nick Honey Vice President lisa Hasker Operations Manager Jade Borella Vice President russell Clowes Club Development Manager Tim Crosbie Treasurer eric Sigmont Competitions Manager Michelle James Board Members Development Officer leana Joyce Rohan Claffey Accounts Manager Sharon Russell Rod Griffin Communications Manager Mitch Brown Simon Hollingsworth (to August ‘11) Officials Development Officer Don Blyth Heather Ridley (from October ‘11 Programs Liaison Jill Taylor Alan McCauley Administration Officer Shauna Donnelly

Sub Committee Officers

Managers Legal Affairs Scott Chesterman Championships & Special Meets Records Officer ronda Jenkins OAM Khan Sharp Statistician paul Jenes OAM Officials richard Lawysz Tracks Officer Kevin Dynan Summer Marian O’Shaughnessy Technical Gary McBroom XCR Hamish Beaumont

8 9 From the Chief Executive Nick Honey, Chief Executive Officer

It is with pleasure that I present my report for and bookings. It enables us to develop new the 2011-12 athletics year. This year, there has passive income streams and facilitates the again been solid growth in total membership creation of a centralised hub for all Victorian with improvements in the registered coaching athletics. The prospective housing of all category significantly contributing to Athletics Victorian and national athletics administrations Victoria’s total reported membership figure within one “Athletics House” offers a range of 5349. This is an increase of 173 members of potential efficiencies and bulk-buying on last year. I am also pleased to report that savings. It also provides a central location the organisation has reported another net that presents an image of a unified and surplus for the year, of $15,892.00. This is cohesive sport to the vast array of external Athletics Victoria’s eighth consecutive surplus stakeholders. Moreover, this alignment and, together with careful fiscal budgeting, represents a key pillar of the “one sport” will provide a strong financial base to invest in strategy that the Athletics Victoria Board has future growth strategies. promoted through our strategic planning.

Aside from the strong results reported The new Lakeside Stadium was successfully from Athletics Victoria’s standard business launched in December 2011 with the operations, the 2011-12 year will be successful running of the Zatopek:10 meet. remembered as perhaps the most important This meet is the diamond in Athletics Victoria’s since the amalgamation of the VAAA with crown and was a perfect vehicle to begin a new the VWAAA in 1982. After many years chapter in our history. A large crowd witnessed of discussion, planning and negotiation, a night of great athletics and the birth of a new the past year saw the home of Victorian home for Victorian and Australian athletics. athletics move from Olympic Park to the A full and exciting season newly constructed Lakeside Stadium at Albert ensued, with the stadium hosting all manner Park. This momentous and historic change of competitions; ranging from the Shield saw the Athletics Victoria administration Final, the adidas All Schools Championships offices temporarily relocated to the Southern and the Athletics Victoria Junior and Senior Grandstand at Lakeside Stadium. Shortly Championships to the combined IAAF Tour/ afterwards, Olympic Park was decommissioned Olympic Selection trial meet. and the two grandstands were demolished. Inevitably, this move has met with some I would like to acknowledge and commend sadness and uncertainty. However, the the excellent cooperative relationship that relocation to the sporting precinct of Albert Park currently exists amongst the various athletics presents our sport with many new opportunities. organisations in Victoria. All the athletics The newly constructed, state-of-the-art stadium bodies recognise that close mutually beneficial and (soon to be completed) administration working relationships are vital to future growth building offers the sport the opportunity to and success. I would like to thank the boards 10 have greater input into stadium scheduling and staff of the Victorian Athletics League (VAL), School Sport Victoria (SSV) and the Victorian to the Athletics Victoria staff. Few can ever fully Masters Athletics (VMA) for their continued understand the extent of the time and energy support and cooperation. I also commend and that you dedicate to your jobs. I admire and thank Little Athletics Victoria (LAVic) for their appreciate your efforts and thank you for again continuing support and willingness to engage giving your all during a challenging year. with and drive many joint venture programs and events with Athletics Victoria. I believe In conclusion, I would like to thank the that, together, we are a stronger sport and I members of the Athletics Victoria Board for personally thank my counterpart at LAVic, Dean their support and guidance throughout the Paulin, for his willingness and determination in year. New President, Ian Jones, is a wonderful helping to realise this vision. leader for Athletics Victoria. His diplomacy and wisdom have helped ensure a smooth transition I also acknowledge and thank the Victorian from Olympic Park to Lakeside Stadium and his Minister for Sport, Hugh Delahunty, and personal counsel has been invaluable to me. his department, Sport and Recreation Victoria, for their ongoing support and At the time of writing, we are a few weeks from advice. Similarly, the support of Athletics the beginning of the London Summer Olympics Victoria’s primary commercial partner, and I sincerely wish the Australian athletics adidas, has been invaluable. We look team the best of luck and every success. I also forward to our continuing relationships. look forward to a busy and fulfilling athletics year in 2012-13, in which I hope to continue to Lastly, I would like to thank the many wonderful administer and consolidate Victorian athletics people involved in our sport. I am enormously at Lakeside Stadium within the Albert Park grateful to the dedicated, passionate and sports precinct. skilled officials and coaches who volunteer so much of their time. Thanks also to the Nick Honey wonderful athletes of all abilities, who are, Chief Executive Officer of course, our most important stakeholders. I would also like to offer a special thank you 11 12 Development Tim Crosbie, club development manager

Club Development & By opening the doors to recreational running groups to affiliate with Athletics Victoria and Membership report provide services such as coaching courses and 2011-12 saw an increase in competing advice on club governance, we are witnessing members with an overall rise of 0.7% over the a number of key alignments occurring that will previous year. This was a pleasing result and benefit the sport in general. delivered in rising participation at both the XCR Victoria’s extensive club network continues series and AV Shield competition. to provide the base from which the sport can succeed, at the local level in particular. The table below details the membership Whilst our clubs experience the usual figures across the various categories over membership fluctuations, overall Athletics the past 5 years: Victoria are witnessing some strong trends amongst the clubs.

Membership by Age Group Open U20 U18 U16 U14 Total 2007–08 1924 329 601 669 452 3976 2008–09 1979 374 609 723 569 4254 2009–10 2051 379 680 715 579 4404 2010–11 1995 343 623 679 533 4187 2011–12 2058 344 572 651 590 4215

With over 10% growth in the Under 14 The two largest athletic clubs have category, the value of the Dual Membership demonstrated why they are successful by scheme with Little Athletics Victoria continues to returning excellent growth statistics despite be demonstrated. Providing a clearly defined already strong numbers. In 2011-12 transition pathway is a key plank of the national Glenhuntly experienced a 22.3% growth joint venture between Athletics Australia and in membership and rose to an all time Australian Little Athletics, with Victoria providing membership high since Athletics Victoria a great example to other states. commenced detailed statistic gathering, whilst Athletics Essendon saw 13% growth. Another growth area has been amongst open and masters aged athletes. Athletics Victoria Glenhuntly’s success is no accident, with continue to work closely with recreational the club having a strong coaching base, running clubs and major running events to excellent administration and multiple links market our brand and events in order to dispel to the recreational running market, all this the myth that athletics is a sport for the elite only. while delays over an upgrade to their facilities 13 Development Tim Crosbie, club development manager

provided a level of uncertainty at the club. It was also good to see the rise of a traditional Athletics Essendon continue to provide a regional powerhouse, South Bendigo. With the coaching infrastructure and facilities that are a Country Championships conducted in Bendigo, major draw for athletes across inner South Bendigo’s rise in numbers was evident and the north west of the city. with many club members appearing on the victory dais. The table below details the number of Athletics Clubs and those with competing members in The Victorian Masters are working closely excess of 100 and 200 respectively over the with Athletics Victoria on their Strategic Plan past five years. and produced the highest growth rate for the state of 52.6%, albeit off a reasonably low After a strong rise in the “100 club” during starting base. The continued inclusion of 2008-09 and 2009-10, this figure has dropped the Victorian Masters in XCR and AV Shield for a number of reasons but is expected to rise competition is important in fostering a strong significantly over the next 3 to 5 years. With relationship with the Masters both locally some of the changing demographics around and nationally and providing competition metropolitan Melbourne and upgrades to options for their existing members. facilities, a number of clubs are poised to experience steady membership growth. Athletics Victoria welcomed two new clubs in 2011-12. Goulburn Valley Athletic Club and Athletics Nunawading and Mentone are two Whittlesea City Athletics were both operational such clubs with both taking advantage of in time for the AV Shield season with both improving facilities, strong links with their local experiencing excellent debut years. With Little Athletic Centres or schools and plans to extensive links to juniors through their respective recruit from non traditional sources seen as key Little Athletic Centres, these clubs have a strong elements of their future growth. membership base amongst the 14 to 18 year age groups that will provide a platform into Regionally, Athletics Chilwell had a stellar open age competition. year and were the largest country based club by a considerable margin. In East Gippsland Athletics Victoria’s club system is still rated as the Wellington Athletic Club were the fastest the best in the country which is high praise for growing regional club with an increase of 31%. the hard working volunteer administrators that This result emphasised the wisdom of their drive all 61 clubs and provide for the needs decision to rebrand and relocate from Yallourn- of over 5000 athletes, officials and coaches. Newborough several years ago. Athletics Victoria would like to congratulate each of these volunteers and thank them for their valued contribution.

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Total Clubs 62 62 59 59 61

Clubs with 100+ 13 15 15 13 12 members Clubs with 200+ 1 3 4 2 2 members

14 Athlete Development Coach Education

Athletics Victoria continue provide a number In collaboration with Athletics Australia, Athletics of opportunities for aspiring athletes to Victoria continued to deliver and expand on the experience the various facets the sport Coach Accreditation framework across the state. provides. The Development Squad saw excellent numbers attend a range of activities As the sole Victorian provider of Coach aimed at providing a learning environment Education, Athletics Victoria have worked together with the opportunity to peer closely with Athletics Australia to refine the group with others involved in athletics. course delivery syllabus and course materials. The number of courses delivered are now on the Drawing on the skills of a number of highly rise, so too Athletics Victoria’s ability to deliver qualified coaches and sports professionals, the regional courses and flexible course delivery Development Squad aims at broadening skill geared around the needs of participants. sets and exposure to facilities that emerging or regional athletes may not necessarily have The first Recreational Running coaching course the benefit of using. Athletics Victoria are in Australia was delivered in Victoria in 2011, committed to continuing this service and see it with a second taking place in early 2012. The as a vital developmental step for junior athletes. number of Level 3 courses ready for delivery are on the rise with a number of new courses In collaboration with Athletics Australia the commencing in the second half of 2012. Target Talent Squad was established in 2012. Aimed at high performing athletes capable of Tim Crosbie performing at International Junior level, this squad will be the stepping stone for many young CLUB DEVELOPMENT MANAGER athletes as they commence their representative careers for Australia.

State Representative Teams Athletics Victoria sent representative teams to the following events: Aug 2011: Australian Cross Country Championships, ACT Dec 2011: Australian All Schools Track & Field, QLD Mar 2012: Australian Junior Track & Field Championships, Sydney NSW

15 Membership Statistics Athletics victoria membership by club otal Male otal Female otal

Metropolitan Clubs O pen Male U 20 U 18 U 16 U 14 T O pen Female U 20 U 18 U 16 U 14 T Athletes Coaches O fficials Associates T Athletics Chilwell 28 2 4 10 14 58 15 3 17 8 19 62 120 4 15 2 131 Athletics Essendon 68 19 17 25 13 142 30 11 14 21 16 92 234 8 11 5 258 Athletics Nunawading 20 3 13 9 5 50 3 3 5 9 2 22 72 4 6 3 83 Athletics Waverley 37 3 2 6 5 53 16 2 1 0 1 20 73 1 6 0 78 Ballarat Harriers 24 4 2 2 3 35 8 0 1 1 0 10 45 0 5 14 60 Ballarat YCW Harriers 29 4 3 6 3 45 12 5 4 4 9 34 79 1 8 11 97 Bellarine Athletics 10 2 6 2 1 21 2 0 1 1 0 4 25 1 5 0 31 Bendigo University 6 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 6 13 Bendigo Harriers 32 1 5 7 16 61 9 0 4 0 9 22 83 1 3 1 88 Border Track & Field 3 0 2 2 0 7 1 0 1 0 0 2 9 0 0 1 10 Box Hill 59 18 18 15 3 113 33 7 13 13 9 75 188 7 13 1 207 Brunswick 9 2 2 2 4 19 9 1 3 0 3 16 35 0 14 4 50 Casey Cardinia 12 3 7 10 4 36 5 1 6 6 6 24 60 2 4 0 64 Coburg Harriers 29 0 3 5 11 48 13 0 4 9 9 35 83 2 5 2 91 Collingwood Harriers 75 4 8 12 7 106 29 0 5 10 6 50 156 0 17 0 171 Corio 7 1 2 2 1 13 4 0 3 7 2 16 29 0 5 0 32 Croydon 6 3 7 3 3 22 2 1 7 9 2 21 43 2 3 4 51 Deakin 22 1 2 3 0 28 9 3 1 0 1 14 42 4 5 0 51 Diamond Valley 52 7 15 20 11 105 24 10 11 11 14 70 175 9 6 0 188 Doncaster 29 8 10 9 8 64 15 10 8 13 11 57 121 3 11 1 136 Eaglehawk YMCA 16 3 4 4 10 37 13 2 11 13 10 49 86 2 6 1 90 East Melbourne Harriers 0 2 10 13 8 33 0 0 0 0 4 4 37 0 4 1 42 Eureka 26 0 8 7 5 46 14 5 8 6 5 38 84 0 5 6 92 Frankston 18 8 11 9 9 55 10 3 13 21 16 63 118 7 6 1 131 Geelong Guild 15 3 2 3 1 24 17 0 3 5 3 28 52 2 13 0 65 Gippsland Athletics 7 0 0 0 0 7 3 0 2 0 1 6 13 0 4 0 16 Glenhuntly 106 9 11 22 12 160 51 6 18 17 11 103 263 11 11 1 284 Goulburn Valley 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 2 3 1 7 9 0 1 4 13 Haileybury 17 0 0 1 2 20 4 1 0 3 0 8 28 1 1 1 30 Independent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 504 40 0 544 Ivanhoe 11 1 0 1 1 14 1 2 0 0 0 3 17 1 7 0 24 Keilor St Bernards 32 5 3 9 16 65 22 5 7 20 22 76 141 1 8 1 146 Knox 48 15 22 7 5 97 26 6 14 13 9 68 165 6 7 1 179

16 otal Male otal Female otal otal Male otal Female otal O pen Male U 20 U 18 U 16 U 14 T O pen Female U 20 U 18 U 16 U 14 T Athletes Coaches O fficials Associates T Metropolitan Clubs Metropolitan Clubs O pen Male U 20 U 18 U 16 U 14 T O pen Female U 20 U 18 U 16 U 14 T Athletes Coaches O fficials Associates T Athletics Chilwell 28 2 4 10 14 58 15 3 17 8 19 62 120 4 15 2 131 Maccabi 8 1 1 5 4 19 3 1 2 2 3 11 30 0 4 0 34 Athletics Essendon 68 19 17 25 13 142 30 11 14 21 16 92 234 8 11 5 258 Malvern Harriers 23 0 0 0 0 23 7 0 0 0 0 7 30 2 3 11 46 Athletics Nunawading 20 3 13 9 5 50 3 3 5 9 2 22 72 4 6 3 83 Meadowglen 7 0 4 3 1 15 0 0 0 0 1 1 16 0 2 1 17 Athletics Waverley 37 3 2 6 5 53 16 2 1 0 1 20 73 1 6 0 78 Melbourne University 60 7 2 1 0 70 28 4 4 0 1 37 107 2 7 0 115 Ballarat Harriers 24 4 2 2 3 35 8 0 1 1 0 10 45 0 5 14 60 Mentone 26 5 7 3 0 41 7 7 2 5 4 25 66 8 0 0 74 Ballarat YCW Harriers 29 4 3 6 3 45 12 5 4 4 9 34 79 1 8 11 97 Mornington Peninsula 12 1 7 5 7 32 2 3 0 3 1 9 41 1 2 1 44 Bellarine Athletics 10 2 6 2 1 21 2 0 1 1 0 4 25 1 5 0 31 Oakleigh 18 0 1 0 1 20 1 0 0 0 1 2 22 0 2 0 23 Bendigo University 6 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 6 13 Old Melburnians 16 8 15 6 3 48 2 0 0 0 0 2 50 1 1 0 51 Bendigo Harriers 32 1 5 7 16 61 9 0 4 0 9 22 83 1 3 1 88 Old Scotch 28 0 3 3 1 35 2 0 0 0 0 2 37 3 0 0 40 Border Track & Field 3 0 2 2 0 7 1 0 1 0 0 2 9 0 0 1 10 Old Xaverians 33 8 17 17 8 83 12 0 0 0 0 12 95 1 2 3 100 Box Hill 59 18 18 15 3 113 33 7 13 13 9 75 188 7 13 1 207 Preston 16 3 3 4 7 33 5 4 6 5 4 24 57 0 7 0 63 Brunswick 9 2 2 2 4 19 9 1 3 0 3 16 35 0 14 4 50 Richmond Harriers 30 2 3 0 1 36 13 2 0 0 2 17 53 1 5 1 56 Casey Cardinia 12 3 7 10 4 36 5 1 6 6 6 24 60 2 4 0 64 Ringwood 32 5 8 3 3 51 14 2 3 3 2 24 75 5 14 0 93 Coburg Harriers 29 0 3 5 11 48 13 0 4 9 9 35 83 2 5 2 91 Ruyton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 7 15 30 30 0 0 3 33 Collingwood Harriers 75 4 8 12 7 106 29 0 5 10 6 50 156 0 17 0 171 Sandringham 8 5 6 7 6 32 5 5 7 4 4 25 57 10 8 2 75 Corio 7 1 2 2 1 13 4 0 3 7 2 16 29 0 5 0 32 South Bendigo 23 2 4 7 6 42 7 3 2 8 12 32 74 1 3 0 77 Croydon 6 3 7 3 3 22 2 1 7 9 2 21 43 2 3 4 51 South Coast Athletics 11 3 5 2 5 26 8 4 4 8 7 31 57 4 12 0 65 Deakin 22 1 2 3 0 28 9 3 1 0 1 14 42 4 5 0 51 South Melbourne 40 1 1 3 6 51 9 1 2 0 8 20 71 4 2 3 74 Diamond Valley 52 7 15 20 11 105 24 10 11 11 14 70 175 9 6 0 188 South West Athletics 2 0 3 0 0 5 1 1 0 0 0 2 7 1 1 0 8 Doncaster 29 8 10 9 8 64 15 10 8 13 11 57 121 3 11 1 136 St Kevins 29 3 10 3 3 48 1 0 0 0 0 1 49 2 1 0 50 Eaglehawk YMCA 16 3 4 4 10 37 13 2 11 13 10 49 86 2 6 1 90 St Stephens Harriers 19 4 4 1 1 29 20 4 2 1 0 27 56 2 5 1 62 East Melbourne Harriers 0 2 10 13 8 33 0 0 0 0 4 4 37 0 4 1 42 Traralgon Harriers 25 0 0 1 0 26 12 0 0 1 0 13 39 0 0 59 98 Eureka 26 0 8 7 5 46 14 5 8 6 5 38 84 0 5 6 92 Victorian Masters 15 0 0 0 0 15 14 0 0 0 0 14 29 0 7 3 36 Frankston 18 8 11 9 9 55 10 3 13 21 16 63 118 7 6 1 131 Wellington 9 1 0 3 4 17 2 1 2 5 11 21 38 0 1 5 44 Geelong Guild 15 3 2 3 1 24 17 0 3 5 3 28 52 2 13 0 65 Wendouree 26 4 3 11 4 48 12 1 1 4 10 28 76 0 6 1 81 Western Athletics 38 4 8 16 11 77 18 4 7 12 12 53 130 6 3 8 147 Gippsland Athletics 7 0 0 0 0 7 3 0 2 0 1 6 13 0 4 0 16 Whittlesea City 3 0 3 0 7 13 2 2 3 5 6 18 31 0 3 3 34 Glenhuntly 106 9 11 22 12 160 51 6 18 17 11 103 263 11 11 1 284 Williamstown 8 4 4 10 2 28 11 1 2 5 2 21 49 2 4 3 57 Goulburn Valley 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 2 3 1 7 9 0 1 4 13 Wodonga 12 0 7 5 4 28 9 2 2 5 6 24 52 2 1 4 58 Haileybury 17 0 0 1 2 20 4 1 0 3 0 8 28 1 1 1 30 Independent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 504 40 0 544 1431 202 328 345 277 2583 627 142 244 306 313 1632 4215 643 361 184 5301 Ivanhoe 11 1 0 1 1 14 1 2 0 0 0 3 17 1 7 0 24 Specialist Groups Keilor St Bernards 32 5 3 9 16 65 22 5 7 20 22 76 141 1 8 1 146 48 48 Knox 48 15 22 7 5 97 26 6 14 13 9 68 165 6 7 1 179 1431 202 328 345 277 2583 627 142 244 306 313 1632 4215 643 361 232 5349

17 Officials Richard Lawysz, OFFICALS SUB COMMITTEE, CHAIR

2011-12 was another busy year for our The conduct of the various State officials and they coped with the demands Championships called for a large band in a friendly and professional manner. of enthusiastic officials, again assisted by club helpers. The Junior Championships, The XCR11 season saw cross country, roads in particular, was a very busy weekend. and race walking events distributed between metropolitan and country venues including To provide extra competition for those athletes some new venues. Thanks to the officials, these seeking to improve their performances and events were conducted in a safe and relaxed reach qualifying standards for national and manner. The chip timing system presented international competitions our specialist groups some new experiences and challenges. conducted a series of special meets for which Nevertheless the new system provides we appointed officials. significant benefits in producing quick results. Further demands on our officials expertize The track and field season for the majority came from them volunteering for national of our members consists of 12 rounds of AV officiating roles at national championships in Shield culminating in the AV Shield Final. The both winter and summer and culminated with competition was conducted by appointed the national championships being conducted officials assisted by rostered club helpers at our new home at Lakeside Stadium. who gave great support while at the same time gaining a greater understanding of the Education continued to be a major focus role of officiating. It was very encouraging to during the year with a number of officials see a number of our relatively new officials courses being conducted in both metropolitan taking on the responsibilities of appointed and country venues. It was very pleasing officials. Photo finish at venues which do not to have a number of officials from Little have inbuilt photo finish facilities continue to Athletics participate in the seminars and present challenges. Eventually it is hoped to subsequent qualifying tests. Through our closer have inbuilt photo facilities at most venues. involvement with Little Athletics Victoria, we are increasingly having officials follow their The AV Shield Final in February was a fitting athletes into senior athletics. The gaining climax to the season when teams from both of these new faces is serving to bolster our the metropolitan and country venues competed ranks and augurs well for the future. for the premiership in the various divisions and age groups. The winners were widely spread.

18 With the in 2018 to A function to recognize the efforts of our be conducted on the Gold Coast, it is now officials was held at the end of the summer opportune to become an official, gain formal season. At the function awards were presented qualifications and put into practice these skills, to the following officials : looking toward 2018. • New Official of the Year : Lincoln Mah One of the most significant changes during the year was the move from our historical home • Female Official of the Year : at Olympic Park to excellent new facilities at Margaret Dunbar Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park. Apart from • Male Official of the Year : the brand new facilities, including a warm up Gary McBroom track, jumping and throwing areas, our work has been enhanced by the purchase of new During the year, Brian Moore was nominated equipment. As expected, the move brought by Athletics Victoria for the Julius L Patching some fresh challenges including working Official of the Year award and Brian was a with the management of the new facilities. finalist. As each meet goes by, the relationship grows increasingly stronger. This is my last report as Chair of the Officials Sub-Committee and I thank Athletics Victoria Our appointment of a Technical Manager – for the privilege of filling this role over a Gary McBroom – has brought many benefits number of years. I look forward to continuing in terms of managing the significant amount of on the Sub-Committee and furthering officials equipment at Lakeside Stadium. Gary is also education as the Officials Education Officer. I playing a key role in conducting facility audits wish John Coleman, my replacement as Chair at our metropolitan and country venues to every best wish for the future. I would also like ensure that the facilities are of a good standard to thank staff member Don Blyth, Officials and do not present any safety issues. Development Officer, for his work and support. Don is leaving Athletics Victoria in June 2012 The Officials in Schools Program continues and he will be missed. to grow as schools and school associations increasingly appreciate the expertize and Richard Lawysz independence that our officials bring to their athletic carnivals. Our officials free up teachers Chair to concentrate on their students activities on Officials Sub Committee carnival day and provide a hands on learning experience for the helpers assisting with events. 19 Competitions Michelle James, CompetitionS manager

adidas All Schools was our final event at Olympic Park. Only 251 teams took part, which was considerably Championships Series fewer than last year. This was because of the For the third consecutive year, adidas worked extensive number of school based competitions in partnership with AV to create a vibrant on offer from Athletics Victoria, School Sport and exciting atmosphere for our six event Victoria, Girls Sport Victoria and APS during All Schools Championship series. The Cross term 3. Caulfield Grammar dominated the Country Relay Championships have found a overall championships winning both girls and home at scenic Jells Park, where 237 (2010 boys divisions respectively. – 243) teams took to the muddy 3km and The adidas All Schools Track & Field 4km courses. Marcellin College and Ruyton Championships was our first large event held Girls School continued their dominance over at the new Lakeside Stadium. Naturally, we the boys and girls championships, while The faced a number of small hiccups throughout Peninsula School claimed back-to-back titles in the competition but, in the end, it held to the Co-Educational Championship. time and was an overall success. Participation Albert Park again played host to the Road Relay numbers were similar to last year because of Championships, with a late course change the added incentive to try out the new Albert due to wet weather didn’t affect the 241 (2010 Park facility – (2011 – 2021; 2010 – 2019). - 244) teams that participated. Ruyton Girls School, Marcellin College and The Peninsula AV Shield School finished top of the table in their respective divisions making it two from two. The 2011-12 AV Shield season saw a number of small changes put in place including the A modification to the Bundoora Park course introduction of the Women 40+ age division. saw the introduction of a 4km loop. While this Although there were only a small number suited the older athletes, it proved a difficult of teams represented in each region it gave task for the inexperienced school participants. the 40+ athletes a chance to compete with Entry numbers fluctuated throughout the twelve reduced implement weights and heights and divisions resulting in a 6% decrease overall. allowed them to score maximum points for Co-ed premiership was a tie between The their team. Peninsula School and Wesley College, while Marcellin College & Ruyton Girls Schools With the new Albert Park facility in operation, took out the boys and girls championships all regions were rotated throughout the season respectively, awarding them both with another allowing all levels of athletes the chance to clean sweep of the Schools XCR Series. compete at the new stadium. Round 4 saw all three country regions make the trip to Albert Continuing the successful one-day program Park, creating the opportunity for the athletes to from 2010, the Track Relay Championships suss out their competition in the lead up to the Victorian Country Athletics Championships 20 A safety standard was established for the Victorian Country Hammer Throw with all attempts less than 15m classified as non-valid performances. The rule Athletics Championships was introduced in an attempt to stop untrained 563 athletes made a weekend of it in Bendigo athletes throwing the dangerous implement for for the 2012 Victorian Country Athletics easy team points. Championships, contesting a total of 1891 (1934 – 2011) events across the three day Incorporated into the junior competition competition. Once more, the country clubs were the 300m hurdles (under 16) and age/ demonstrated a strong level of camaraderie, gender specific heats which were scheduled creating a fun and friendly atmosphere for the at the completion of each laned event. The duration of the competition. Participation was a 300m hurdles proved successful in assisting priority for all clubs, and it was pleasing to see the younger athletes in their transition from the majority of athletes supporting their club 200m to 400m hurdles; while the age specific mates from the sidelines when not competing heats created a stepping stone into graded themselves. competition for the newer athletes. The Bendigo clubs took charge using their With minimal changes made to the scoring home ground advantage to claim all three process in 2011-12, the scoreManager overall championships. Congratulations to program in its second year improved Bendigo YMCA Harriers who seized the Men’s significantly. After such a positive reaction overall premiers, and to Eaglehawk YMCA to the scoreboard at the 2010-11 Shield Athletic Club who won both the Women’s Final was put in operation each week in overall club championships and, for the fifth an attempt to lift the interest and improve consecutive year, the Margaret Saunders Cup. the team aspect of the competition. Australia Day medals were awarded to Congratulations to the following teams that won Kate Ryan (EKA) and Joel Baden (CHI) for 2011-12 Athletics Victoria Shield Premierships: their outstanding achievements during the Championships, while Blake Pryse was 2011-12 Shield Premiers presented with the Joyce Lockyer Memorial Shield and Ned Weatherley with the Stuart Men Women Hunter Memorial Shield. Div.1 Glenhuntly Box Hill On behalf of Athletics Victoria I would like to Div.2 Old Xavarians Western Athletics thank the Bendigo Region local organizing Div.3 Doncaster – committee for all the time and effort spent 40+ Athletics Waverley Athletics Waverley facilitating the three day competition. It was U20 Old Xavarians Diamond Valley very much appreciated. U18 Athletics Nunawading Preston U16 Diamond Valley Keilor St Bernards Victorian Track & Field U14 Collingwood Keilor St Bernards Championships 2011 saw the Victorian Track Relay Championships strengthen with an increase of 11% in entries and the inclusion of five additional clubs. The boost in participation confirms that the reduced competition timetable and the earlier scheduled date are desirable. 21 Competitions Michelle James, Competition manager

The Junior Track & Field Championships are by number of event entries used the new Lakeside far the biggest event on our summer calendar. facility to its maximum operational capacity The enticement of competing on the brand new with all throwing and jumping pits in use for blue track was too much for the 1017 junior the duration. competitors with participation levels increasing by 10%. A substantial presence from the Little The Athletics Victoria Overage Relay Athletics Victoria Junior Development Squad Championships were again combined with enhanced the competition while providing the the Victorian Masters Association Weight athletes with the necessary stepping stone into Pentathlon. As entry numbers continue to be senior athletics. low the placement of this event will need to be assessed for next season. Once again the Open & AWD Track & Field Championships were affected by the scheduling The relationship continues to develop between of the IAAF , which in Athletics Victoria and the Victorian Masters turn doubled as the Olympic Selection Trial. Association with both organisations fully Entry numbers plummeted to 520, 11% less committed to the partnership moving forward than 2010/11. With the decrease in numbers and the program stretched out over three days, Thankyou there was a lack of atmosphere and the event appeared lost within the sizable stadium. I would like to thank Alan and Yvonne Glover, Marg Dunbar, Ronda Jenkins, Denise Snyder Our men’s open multi-event championships had and Lorraine Smith for their invaluable support another increase with 20 athletes lining up to and commitment. battle it out across the 10 events (2011 – 17). Although the Women remained stagnant with Thank you to David Armstrong, who has spent 10, it was positive to see that a third of the numerous hours creating and modifying the entrants across both divisions were interstate computer scoring system, scoreManager. Your or international athletes. The youth multi-event patience, persistence and devotion is highly championships more than doubled last year’s regarded and appreciated. Thank you to all of our entrants with a total of 34 athletes (2010/11 region scorers for your time and effort in ensuring – 14) across 8 divisions. Although still not a the results were correct from week to week. strong competition it has significant potential for future growth. A big thank you to all of Athletics Victoria’s officials, club helpers and volunteers who have given their valuable time Victorian Masters throughout the season. Your devotion and Championships expertise is very much appreciated.

2011-12 (332) only saw a slight increase in Thank you to Hamish Beaumont (XCR), Khan participation levels from 2010-11 (324), despite Sharp (Championships), Marian O’Shaughnessy Melbourne hosting the Australian Masters Track (Shield) and their committee members, for & Field Championships only 10 days later. The working so hard to better our sport. combined state championship has found a home at Rieschieks Reserve, Doncaster, with the Finally I would like to thank the Athletics Victoria smaller, more intimate, venue providing a great office staff, who are often called upon to assist atmosphere and a sense of camaraderie. with competitions. Their contribution and ongoing support is very much appreciated The National Masters Track & Field Competition was held over five days during the Easter Michelle James period. Over 640 athletes travelled from across the country to participate in the event. The large CompetitionS manager 22 23 Victorian Records Broken in 2011-12

MEN Joel Baden Country U16 2.03 Bendigo 14/1/12 Damien Birkenhead State U19 & U20 Country U19 & U20 20.35 Sydney 16/3/12 Damien Birkenhead Shot Put State U19 & U20 Country U19 & U20 20.10 Germany 2/7/11 Luke Cann Javelin State U17 & U18 77.38 Doncaster 6/12/10 Luke Cann Javelin State U19 & U20 75.21 Albert Park 24/2/12 Luke Cann Javelin State U19 72.84 Albert Park 24/2/12 Jordan Carruthers 110m Hurdles Country U19 & U20 15.18 Sydney 15/3/12 Jordan Carruthers 110m Hurdles Country U19 & U20 15.68 Bendigo 15/1/12 Tim Driesen Hammer Country Open 70.76 Albert Park 2/3/12 Isaac Hockey 2000m Steeple State U15 Country U15 6.17.75 Sydney 17/3/12 Nicholas Milton 200m Hurd Country U15 & U16 26.90 Albert Park 5/11/11 Nicholas Milton 100m Hurd Country U15 & U16 13.93 Albert Park 6/11/11 Nicholas Milton 200m Hurd Country U15 & U16 26.54 Brisbane 4/12/11 Nicholas Milton 200m Hurdles Country U15 & U16 26.02 Albert Park 25/2/12 Nicholas Milton 100m Hurdles State U15 Country U15 & U16 13.40 Albert Park 26/2/12 Nicholas Milton 100m Hurdles Country U16 13.38 Sydney 16/3/12 Jemuel Pryse Comb Event State U13 Country U13 2295 pts Albert Park 11/3/12 Henry Smith State U16 14.76 Albert Park 24/2/12 Kyle Swan 3000m Walk State U13 14.54.29 Sydney 16/3/12 Jordan Williamsz 1500 mts State U19 3.43.43 Germany 2/7/11 Bendigo WMCA 4x100 Country U13 54.71 Albert Park 27/11/11 Vic Team Swedish Relay State U18 1.56.72 Brisbane 4/12/11 Vic Team Swedish Relay State U16 2.01.84 Brisbane 4/12/11 Vic Team 4x100 Relay Country U13 54.38 Bendigo 4/2/12

WOMEN Safiya Alhassan Triple Jump State U14 11.94 Sydney 18/3/12 Angela Byrt 100 mts Country Open 11.82 Albert Park 14/4/12 Jasmine Carroll Hammer (3kg) State U15 & U16 41.04 Albert Park 5/11/11 Monique Cilione Javelin State U17 52.21 7/7/11 Monique Cilione Javelin State U17 52.77 France 7/7/11 Monique Cilione Javelin (500gr) State U18 58.28 Brisbane 4/12/11 Tessa Consedine 400m Hurd Country U17 - Open 59.70 Canberra 18/11/11 Tessa Consedine 400m Hurd Country U17 - Open 59.45 Brisbane 4/12/11 Tessa Consedine 400m Hurd Country U17 - Open 59.13 Newcastle 21/1/12 Tessa Consedine 400m Hurd State U17 & U18 Country U17 - U20 59.05 Albert Park 3/3/12 Tessa Consedine 400m Hurd State U17 - U20 Country U17 - Open 58.07 Sydney 17/3/12

24 Victorian Records Broken in 2011-12

MEN WOMEN Continued Joel Baden High Jump Country U16 2.03 Bendigo 14/1/12 Natalie Debeljuh Hammer Country Open 60.43 Albert Park 2/3/12 Damien Birkenhead Shot Put State U19 & U20 Country U19 & U20 20.35 Sydney 16/3/12 Natalie Debeljuh Hammer Country Open 59.31 Albert Park 2/3/12 Damien Birkenhead Shot Put State U19 & U20 Country U19 & U20 20.10 Germany 2/7/11 Jess Gulli 400m Hurd Country Open 58.68 Sydney 18/2/12 Luke Cann Javelin State U17 & U18 77.38 Doncaster 6/12/10 Jess Gulli 400m Hurd Country Open 57.96 Albert Park 15/4/12 Luke Cann Javelin State U19 & U20 75.21 Albert Park 24/2/12 Ashleigh Hayes Triple Jump State U16 & U17 12.64 Albert Park 26/2/12 Luke Cann Javelin State U19 72.84 Albert Park 24/2/12 Kaitlyn Kort Hammer (3kg) State U17 Country U17 & U18 50.05 Albert Park 5/11/11 Jordan Carruthers 110m Hurdles Country U19 & U20 15.18 Sydney 15/3/12 Madeline Lawson Pole Vault Country U17 - Open 3.80 Albert Park 11/3/12 Jordan Carruthers 110m Hurdles Country U19 & U20 15.68 Bendigo 15/1/12 Jacqueline Mall Hammer (3kg) State U18 52.49 Albert Park 5/11/11 Tim Driesen Hammer Country Open 70.76 Albert Park 2/3/12 Jessica Mapapalangi Shot Put (3kg) State U15 - U16 Country U15 - U18 11.93 Brisbane 3/12/11 Isaac Hockey 2000m Steeple State U15 Country U15 6.17.75 Sydney 17/3/12 Jessica Mapapalangi Hammer (3kg) Country U15 & U16 32.53 Albet Park 26/2/12 Nicholas Milton 200m Hurd Country U15 & U16 26.90 Albert Park 5/11/11 McCathrion Pole Vault State U17 Eq 4.00 Bendigo 15/1/12 Nicholas Milton 100m Hurd Country U15 & U16 13.93 Albert Park 6/11/11 Paris McCathrion Pole Vault State U17 & Eq U18 4.15 Albert Park 24/2/12 Nicholas Milton 200m Hurd Country U15 & U16 26.54 Brisbane 4/12/11 Javelin State Open Country Open 62.51 Ballarat 21/1/12 Nicholas Milton 200m Hurdles Country U15 & U16 26.02 Albert Park 25/2/12 Charisse Mohorovic Javelin (500gr) State U15, U16, U17 42.49 Sydney 17/3/12 Nicholas Milton 100m Hurdles State U15 Country U15 & U16 13.40 Albert Park 26/2/12 Jemima Montag 300m Walk State U14 & U15 14.07.83 Collingwood 8/2/12 Nicholas Milton 100m Hurdles Country U16 13.38 Sydney 16/3/12 Jemima Montag 5000m Walk State U16 23.59.53 Sydney 18/2/12 Jemuel Pryse Comb Event State U13 Country U13 2295 pts Albert Park 11/3/12 Gabrielle Neighbour Hammer State Open 65.24 Newcastle 21/1/12 Henry Smith Triple Jump State U16 14.76 Albert Park 24/2/12 Gabrielle Neighbour Hammer State Open 67.42 Ringwood 25/2/12 Kyle Swan 3000m Walk State U13 14.54.29 Sydney 16/3/12 Gabrielle Neighbour Hammer State Open 66.14 Ringwood 25/2/12 Jordan Williamsz 1500 mts State U19 3.43.43 Germany 2/7/11 Gabrielle Neighbour Hammer State Open 67.53 Casey Fields 1/4/12 Bendigo WMCA 4x100 Country U13 54.71 Albert Park 27/11/11 Gabrielle Neighbour Hammer State Open 67.47 Casey Fields 1/4/12 Vic Team Swedish Relay State U18 1.56.72 Brisbane 4/12/11 Bethany Oliver Javelin (500gr) Country U15 - U18 37.38 Albert Park 6/11/11 Vic Team Swedish Relay State U16 2.01.84 Brisbane 4/12/11 Nana-Adoma 200 mts State U13 25.60 Albert Park 6/11/11 Vic Team 4x100 Relay Country U13 54.38 Bendigo 4/2/12 Owusu-Afriyie Eleanor Patterson High Jump State U16 Country U16 & U17 1.83 Sydney 15/3/12 WOMEN Eleanor Patterson High Jump State U16 Country U16 & U17 1.84 Sydney 18/3/12 Safiya Alhassan Triple Jump State U14 11.94 Sydney 18/3/12 Daniela Roman 90m Hurd State U16 12.63 Brisbane 3/12/11 Angela Byrt 100 mts Country Open 11.82 Albert Park 14/4/12 Brooke Stratton State U18 - U20 6.60 Germany 2/7/11 Jasmine Carroll Hammer (3kg) State U15 & U16 41.04 Albert Park 5/11/11 Brooke Stratton Triple Jump State U19 & U20 13.14 Albert Park 10/12/11 Monique Cilione Javelin State U17 52.21 France 7/7/11 Brooke Stratton Triple Jump State U19 & U20 13.34 Sydney 15/3/12 Monique Cilione Javelin State U17 52.77 France 7/7/11 Sophie Taylor 100 mts Country U17 - Open 11.87 Albert Park 25/2/12 Monique Cilione Javelin (500gr) State U18 58.28 Brisbane 4/12/11 Sasha Watson Shot Put (3kg) State U17 & U18 12.08 Albert Park 25/2/12 Tessa Consedine 400m Hurd Country U17 - Open 59.70 Canberra 18/11/11 Vic Team 4x100 Relay State U17 46.83 Sydney 16/3/12 Tessa Consedine 400m Hurd Country U17 - Open 59.45 Brisbane 4/12/11 Vic Team 4x100 Relay State U20 45.68 Sydney 17/3/12 Tessa Consedine 400m Hurd Country U17 - Open 59.13 Newcastle 21/1/12 Vic Team Swedish Relay State U18 2.11.67 Brisbane 4/12/11 Tessa Consedine 400m Hurd State U17 & U18 Country U17 - U20 59.05 Albert Park 3/3/12 Tessa Consedine 400m Hurd State U17 - U20 Country U17 - Open 58.07 Sydney 17/3/12

25 Summer Awards athletics victoria

Victorian Track & Field Frank P Brown Memorial Trophy Championships & Rob Fildes Trophy Male Open Decathlon Champion Sir Frank Beaurepaire Trophy Steve Cain (STK) Female Open Outstanding Championship Athlete (SAN) H B Selby Trophy Female Open Heptathlon Champion John Park Memorial Cup Ashleigh Hamilton (DIV) Male Open Outstanding Championship Athlete (ATE) Aileen Kennedy Memorial Trophy Female U18 Multi Event Champion H.H Hunter Shield Nicola Deacon (MEN) Open Club Championship Aggregate Athletics Essendon Aileen Kennedy Memorial Trophy Female U16 Multi Event Champion Female Youth Athlete of the Championship Sarah Cleary (GHY) Monica Brennan (DIV) VAA Relay Shield Male Youth Athlete of the Championship Male Club Championship Aggregate Henry Smith (SAN) East Melbourne Harriers

Female Open/U20 Athlete of the Doris Carter Trophy Championship Female Open 4x100m Championship Monica Brennan (DIV) Ringwood

Male Open/U20 Athlete of the Championship Maisie McQuiston Trophy Luke Cann (FKN) Female U18 4x100m Championship Athletics Chilwell Phyllis Cantwell Shield Female Open Club Championship Aggregate Lillian Neville Trophy Box Hill AC Female U16 4x100m Championship Eaglehawk YMCA Phyllis Akers Cup Female U18 Outstanding Championship Athlete Jess Reing Trophy Eleanor Patterson (SCA) Female U14 4x100m Championship Knox Athletics Ex Athletes Trophy Female U18 Outstanding Championship L.C. Mills Trophy Performance Female Open 4x400m Championship Katarina Moesbergen (ANW) Glenhuntly

Sir Raymond Connelly Trophy Evelyn Morris Trophy Female U16 Outstanding Championship Athlete Female U18 4x400m Championship Katarina Moesbergen (ANW) Athletics Chilwell

Emily Crockett Memorial Trophy Doris Mulcahy Cup Female Open 100m Champion Female U16 4x400m Championship Charlotte Van Veenendaal (ATE) Knox Athletics

Hector Hogan Trophy Pat McDonnell Trophy Male Open 100m Champion Female U14 4x400m Championship Adrian Mott (ATE) Western Athletics

W H Brown Memorial Trophy George Knott Trophy Male Open 1500m Champion 5000m Track Walk Championship 26 Daniel Clark (BOH) (GHY) Country Track & Field Victorian School Track Championships & Field Trophies

Margaret Saunders Country Cup Maisie McQuiston Foundation Trophy Country Club Championship Aggregate Female Most Outstanding Championship Eaglehawk YMCA Monica Brennan

VWAAA Ex Athletes Cup Elmar E. Rahn Memorial Trophy Female Country Club Championship Aggregate Male Best Championship Performance Eaglehawk YMCA Jarryd Buchan

David Kitt Memorial Trophy Relay Shield Male Country Club Championship Aggregate Female School Relay Championship Aggregate Bendigo YMCA Harriers Caulfield Grammar

Joyce Lockyer Memorial Shield Relay Shield Overall Performance/Encouragement Field Events Male School Relay Championship Aggregate Blake Pryce (BYC) Caulfield Grammar

Australia Day Awards Female Athlete of the Meet Kate Ryan (EKA) Male Athlete of the Meet Joel Baden (CHI)

Stuart Hunter Memorial Shield Most Outstanding Athlete Under 16 Ned Weatherly (CHI)

27 28 XCRCross Country & Road Racing Hamish BEAUMONT, XCR SUB Committee, CHAIR

The popularity and profile of the XCR The Season competition saw welcome growth in 2011 with strong prospects for further improvements. Seven of the ten rounds of the season saw Distance running is experiencing the second record attendances for recent years (Jells Park, running boom, with widespread interest in the Lake Wendourree, Coliban Ekiden, Bundoora, sport throughout Australia. It is hoped that Sandown Relay, Burnley and the Tan). A Athletics Victoria can capitalise on this interest average of 760 athletes competed at each XCR to drive participation in XCR events as event (also a record), a 7.5% increase on 2010 a pathway to deeper involvement in the sport. and a 44% increase since 2005.

The series continues to set the standard for The XCR’11 season saw the return of the 10km road and cross country racing in Australia. road race to Flemington for the first time since Total participation of 7599 across the 10 2002. Access to Sandown remains problematic events of XCR’11 highlights the depth of the and the 10km race is unlikely to return there competition and strong club rivalries provide in the medium term. The 10km event remains much motivation and interest over the winter a significant focus for XCR management as of racing. the gateway for engagement with the broader running community. With that in mind, a In its second year, the ‘AVETS’ chip timing Sunday morning starting time was trialled. A system provided some challenges for the small but significant decrease from 2009 and competition staff and many thanks are 2010 was noted and more work is ahead to due to Michelle James in her pursuit of attract more runners to this event. the gremlins within the system. As the competition grows, the benefits of the Balnarring Racecourse hosted an XCR event automated system will flow through to for the first time in 2011. Over a deceptively members with rapid access to results and a tough course, round 2 saw a significant streamlined entry and race day experience. increase in numbers from the 2010 event at Lardner Park. The XCR competition is proudly a An events crew was engaged for the season to statewide one and regional events will remain a assist with the transport, setting up and packing substantial element of the XCR calendar. up on race day, allowing competition staff and volunteers to focus on event management. A new and tougher course at Bundoora This initiative will continue in 2012 was part of the zenith of cross country running in Victoria, the State Cross Country

29 XCR Hamish BEAUMONT, XCR SUB Committee CHAIR

Participation by Event % Diff % Diff % Diff % Diff Rd Venue Event Type 2011 2010 2009 2008 2005 2000 to 2010 to 2009 to 2005 to 2000 1 Jells Park Relay 968 892 945 939 797 590 8.5 2.4 21.5 51.2 2 Balnarring Cross Country 781 677 788 667 592 524 15.4 -0.9 31.9 29.2 3 Flemington Road Race 885 975 1035 862 638 539 -9.2 -14.5 38.7 80.9 4 Lake Wendree Road Race 724 681 723 659 517 418 6.3 0.1 40.0 62.9 5 Bendigo Relay 697 584 545 572 370 301 19.3 27.9 88.4 94.0 6 Bundoora Cross Country 591 533 539 490 440 401 10.9 9.6 34.3 32.9 7 Brimbank Cross Country 522 569 611 711 439 468 -8.3 -14.6 18.9 21.6 8 Sandown Relay 919 793 776 828 685 627 15.9 18.4 34.2 26.5 9 Burnley Road Race 539 434 390 346 260 187 24.2 38.2 107.3 132.1 10 The Tan Relay 973 908 969 896 546 N/A 7.2 0.4 78.2 N/A % Diff % Diff % Diff % Diff 2010 2009 2008 2005 2000 to 2010 to 2009 to 2005 to 2000 Total participation 7599 7046 7321 6970 5284 4055 7.8 3.8 43.8 73.8 Average participation per event 760 705 732 697 528 451 7.8 3.8 43.8 56.4

Championships. Nearly 600 AV athletes Divisions and Grading and myriad school athletes make the day a significant one on the athletic calendar and With 330 teams across 22 open, masters provide school aged athletes with a positive and junior divisions the division system view of what the XCR season looks like. for XCR competition continues to provide the basis for ongoing club competition In the second year back at Brimbank Park, the and rivalry. The battles for premierships, XCR heritage round was enlivened by a focus promotion and relegation animate the on the ‘Col de Brimbank’. A substantial crowd season and the broad principle of two up gathered on the steep slopes of Brimbank and two down have been continued. Park and the runners were encouraged by the sounds of a variety of bells and trumpets. Congratulations are due to Glenhuntly for their clean sweep of all four Open The athsvicTV crew continues to provide Women’s Divisions and Geelong Region for extensive race coverage of all ten races in their successful defence of the their Open the XCR series. This coverage has extended Men’s Division One title. 13 clubs claimed the repute of the XCR series as it cements premierships across the 22 divisions. it’s place as Australia’s premier winter competition for road and cross country racing. The appearance of high profile athletes including and others at XCR races, as well as providing local excitement, has drawn significant interest from around Australia and overseas.

30 Participation by Event XCR’11 Premiers % Diff % Diff % Diff % Diff Rd Venue Event Type 2011 2010 2009 2008 2005 2000 Women Men to 2010 to 2009 to 2005 to 2000 1 Jells Park Relay 968 892 945 939 797 590 8.5 2.4 21.5 51.2 Division 1 Glenhuntly Geelong Region 2 Balnarring Cross Country 781 677 788 667 592 524 15.4 -0.9 31.9 29.2 Division 2 Glenhuntly Melbourne University 3 Flemington Road Race 885 975 1035 862 638 539 -9.2 -14.5 38.7 80.9 Division 3 Glenhuntly Geelong Region 4 Lake Wendree Road Race 724 681 723 659 517 418 6.3 0.1 40.0 62.9 Division 4 Glenhuntly APS United 5 Bendigo Relay 697 584 545 572 370 301 19.3 27.9 88.4 94.0 Division 5 – Melbourne University 6 Bundoora Cross Country 591 533 539 490 440 401 10.9 9.6 34.3 32.9 7 Brimbank Cross Country 522 569 611 711 439 468 -8.3 -14.6 18.9 21.6 Division 6 – Athletics Nunawading 8 Sandown Relay 919 793 776 828 685 627 15.9 18.4 34.2 26.5 Division 7 – Glenhuntly 9 Burnley Road Race 539 434 390 346 260 187 24.2 38.2 107.3 132.1 Over 40 Box Hill Athletics Waveley 10 The Tan Relay 973 908 969 896 546 N/A 7.2 0.4 78.2 N/A Over 50 – Keilor St Bernards % Diff % Diff % Diff % Diff 2010 2009 2008 2005 2000 to 2010 to 2009 to 2005 to 2000 Under 20 Box Hill Box Hill Total participation 7599 7046 7321 6970 5284 4055 7.8 3.8 43.8 73.8 Under 18 Western Athletics Eureka Average participation per event 760 705 732 697 528 451 7.8 3.8 43.8 56.4 Under 16 Doncaster Mornington Peninsula Under 14 Keilor St Bernards Collingwood

The XCR series is a major undertaking and Hearty thanks are due to Nick Honey and the many people are involved in the organisation. staff who work tirelessly to advance the interests of the sport. Michelle James, Competition Dedicated volunteers from many of the clubs Manager, has done a sterling job delivering put in countless hours with event management, high quality competition over the 10 rounds. especially for the country rounds. The AV Tim Crosbie has been an invaluable source of officials, willing and able in any conditions, advice in my first year in the role. deserve unending thanks from all of us. The team based focus of XCR means that much Hamish Beaumont of the impetus comes from team managers and I thank them for their work. Many thanks CHAIR must also go to our hosts for the events: Parks XCR SUBCOMITTEE Victoria, the City of Ballarat, the Victoria Racing Club, the City of Yarra, the City of Bendigo, the Balnarring Picnic Race Club, Melbourne Racing club and the City of Melbourne.

31 XCR Awards athletics victoria

Victorian XCR Championships Lavinia Petrie Award Women 40+ Champion Athlete George Saunders Trophy Bev Thomas (ATE) Champion Female Winter Athletes Neil Ryan Award Sophie Barker (MUU) Men 40+ Champion Athlete Anna Thompson (GHY) Magnus Michelsson (COL) Lola Downes Trophy Margaret Dunbar Award Women Open Champion Athlete Women 45+ Champion Athlete Sophie Barker (MUU) Sandra Prosenica (ATE) Athletics Victoria Trophy Award Champion Male Winter Athlete Men 45+ Champion Athlete Stephen Kelly (BOH) James Atkinson (AWA) Stewart Fraser Trophy Colleen Stephens Award Women U20 Champion Athlete Women 50+ Champion Athlete Grace Brown (BOH) Stacey Van Dueren (COB) Joan Beretta Trophy Award Women U18 Champion Athlete Men 50+ Champion Athlete Courtney Scott (WES) Antony Milovac (DIV) George Thomas Memorial Trophy Peter Battrick Award Men U18 Champion Athlete Men 55+ Champion Athlete Lachlan Connell (SCA) Christopher Lynch (DIV) Joyce Davis Trophy Ian Upton Award Women U16 Champion Athlete Men 60+ Champion Athlete Leigh Roux (COB) Ernie Stewart (OAK) Joe Carmody Trophy Lillian Neville Trophy Men U16 Champion Athlete Cross Country Teams Champions Zachary Rouse (MPA) Glenhuntly AC Frank Chapman Trophy Eddie Moore Trophy Women U14 Champion Athlete Male 16K CC Championship Laura Powell (RUY) Liam Adams (ATE) Bendigo Building Society Trophy Jack Biggins Trophy Men U14 Champion Athlete Male 15K Road Championship Ben White (COL) Stephen Kelly (BOH)

32 AV Trophy XCR School Trophies Female 15K Road Championship Sophie Barker (MUU) Joan Beretta Shield Female School CC Total Points Phyllis Andersson Trophy Ruyton Girls’ School Women U16 Road Relay Team Western Athletics Geoff Walker Trophy Male School CC Total Points Mark Shilston Trophy Marcellin College Male 12K CC Championship Liam Adams (ATE) Robbie Morgan Morris Shield Co-educational School CC Total Points Harrison Jones Trophies The Peninsula School & Wesley College Female Open Handicap Winner Alison Chapman (COL) La Trobe University Trophy Female U20 Handicap Winner Girls U18 School CC Team Champions Vanessa Diep (AWA) Ruyton Girls’ School Female U16 Handicap Winner Emma Abfalter (KSB) La Trobe University Trophy Boys U18 School CC Team Champions Marion Patterson Trophy Melbourne Grammar Female Marathon Championship Kristin Wyatt (CHI) Walk Trophies J.C. Draper Memorial Trophy Male 10K Road Championship Betty Newman Trophy Liam Adams (ATE) Womens Walking Team Aggregate Ballarat Harriers S.C. Reeve Perpetual Trophy Male 8K CC Championship Avis Redman Trophy Stephen Kelly (BOH) Best U16 Girl Stephanie George (SCA) Trophy Male Road Relay Championship Norm Goble Trophy Box Hill Most Points in Mens AV Championships Simon Evans (BOH) Les Perry Trophy Female Road Relay Championship Tom Daintry Trophy Glenhuntly AC Best U14 First Year Walker Jemima Montag (MAC)

33 Victorian InstituteofSport STATE PERFORMANCE COORDINATOR, Derek Boothroyd

The primary aims of the VIS Track and Field Results and Highlights program are to provide the highest level of support to Victoria’s elite track and field 2011 IAAF World Championships athletes and to improve performances at • 7 VIS Athletes were selected to the Australia major international athletics events including Flame Team to compete at the World Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Championships. Games, International Association of Athletics –– attained a Top 8 Federations (IAAF) World Championships and Performance in the Discus finishing 5th International Paralympic Committee (IPC) with a best throw of 64.77m World Championships. –– attained a Top 8 Performance in the Javelin finishing 7th The Program with a best throw of 82.82m –– won a Gold Medal in the The program is recognised as the high T53 400m [exhibition event] performance service provider for Victorian athletes under the Athletics Australia High ––Kaila McKnight progressed to the semi- final stage in the 1500m finishing 10th Performance Plan. in her semi final. This year, the two main priorities of the program • 5 VIS Athletes were selected to the Australia were to maximise athlete performances at the Spark Team to compete at the IAAF 2011 IAAF Championships held World Junior Championships to be held in Degau, Korea and to ensure that athletes in , Spain in July 2012. These were in the best possible position to be selected athletes were Damien Birkinhead, Luke to the Australian Team to compete at the 2012 Cann, Monique Cilione, Paris McCathrion London Olympic and . and Brooke Stratton. • 9 VIS Athletes were selected to the VIS Track and Field athletes work with individual Australian Team to compete at the London coaches at training venues across the state. . These athletes were The VIS Track and Field Program Manager, Collis , Benn Harradine, Craig together with specialist staff, provide support Mottram , , Dale to athletes and coaches via the delivery of a Stevenson, Zoe Buckman, Kaila McKnight coordinated service program (sports medicine, and Lisa Weightman. sport science, physical preparation, ACE) and competition support for each athlete. • 8 VIS Athletes were selected to the Australian Team to compete at the London Paralympic Games. There athletes were Richard Colman, Sam McIntosh, , , , , Madeleine 34 Hogan, and Katy Parish. Program Manager Sponsors Derek Boothroyd 2XU Performance Apparel

Network Coaches Partners 1st April 2011 – 31st October 2011 Athletics Australia Tim Matthews, Mandi Cole, John Eden, James Athletics Victoria Sport Karageorgiou, Nic Bideau, Gus Puopolo, Jeremy Oliver, Mark Stewart, Richard Huggins, Chris Wardlaw, Adam Larcom, Justin Rinaldi, Athletes Russell Stratton, Steve Gaffney, Dick Telford. For the Scholarship Period 1st st 1st November 2011 – 31st March 2012 November 2010 – 31 October 2011 Nic Bideau, John Boas, Mandi Cole, John Sam Baines, Jarrod Bannister, Collis Eden, Mike Edwards, Phil King, Adam Larcom, Birmingham, Kelly Cartwright, Richard Scott Martin, Tim Matthews, Gus Puopolo, Colman, Benn Harradine, , Justin Rinaldi, Iain Simmons, Mark Stewart, Trychelle Kingdom, Blake Lucas, Daniel Russell Stratton, Dick Telford, Chris Wardlaw. Martin, Scott Martin, Kaila McKnight, Brydee Moore, , Craig Mottram, Kim Athlete Service Providers Mulhall, , Jeffrey Riseley, Aaron Rouge-Serret, Alex Rowe, Russell Short, Dale Kylie Andrew Dietetics Stevenson, Brooke Stratton, Matthew Turk, Lisa Laura Baquie Physiotherapy Weightman, . Matt Burn Performance Administration 26 Athletes Dr Adam Castricum Sport Medicine For the Scholarship Period 1st Anthony Clarica Sport Psychology November 2011 – 31st October 2012 Dani Manche Dietetics Damien Birkinhead, , Marina Mateos Athlete Career and Zoe Buckman, Luke Cann, Kelly Cartwright, Education Monique Cilione, Richard Colman, Jessica Paulette Mifsud Sport Psychology Gallagher, Benn Harradine, Madeleine Hogan, Dr Peter Harcourt Sport Medicine Scott Martin, Paris McCathrion, Sam McIntosh, Nathan Heaney Strength and Kaila McKnight, Brydee Moore, Craig Mottram, Conditioning Kim Mulhall, Katy Parrish, Jana Pittman, Jeffrey Dr Greg Hickey Sport Medicine Riseley, Aaron Rouge-Serret, Alex Rowe, Russell Doxi Geroyiannis Sport Science Short, Dale Stevenson, Brooke Stratton, Jack Dr Anik Shawdon Sport Medicine Swift, Noni Thompson, Lisa Weightman, Jordan Williamsz, Sean Wroe. Training Venues 30 Athletes • Olympic Park (to December 2011) Financial support for the National Training • VIS Physical Preparation Facility, Centre program is provided by the Australian Olympic Park (to December 2011) Sports Commission through the National • Lakeside Stadium (from December 2011) Sporting Organisation. • VIS Physical Preparation Facility, Albert Park (from December 2011) • Various athletics centres across Victoria 35 Financial Report Athletics Victoria, 2011–12

Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2012 Note 2012 2011 $ $ Membership Funds ACCUMULATED RESERVES 2 703,731 687,839

Represented by: CURRENT ASSETS Cash assets 3 300 300 A.N.Z. Bank 3 30,666 27,540 Other Financial Assets 4 855,203 806,631 Receivables 119,438 41,910 Inventories 56,932 37,379 Payments in Advance 32,134 46,114 Deposits Paid 2,944 0 1,097,617 959,874

NON CURRENT ASSETS Property, Plant & Equipment 5 88,161 65,721

TOTAL ASSETS 1,185,778 1,025,595

Deduct

LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS Projects in Progress 6 33,817 38,258 Sundry Creditors 155,125 135,050 GST 11,931 (3,722) Advance Grants – SRV 7 14,500 14,500 Advance Grants – AA 21,695 16,000 Advance Grants – ASC 0 962 Advance Grants – VicHealth 50,580 0 Provision for Annual Leave 86,100 80,543 Provision for Long Service Leave 51,000 40,354 Provision for future depreciation 3,306 9,918 Provision for PLR 40,875 0 Provision for Obsolescence 5,338 5,338 Advance Deposits 7,780 555

TOTAL LIABILITIES 482,047 337,756 NET ASSETS 703,731 687,839 36 Income Statement for year ended 31st March 2012 Note 2012 2011 $ $ Income Athlete Registrations 419,188 423,711 Club Affiliation/Claims/Transfers 21,555 23,473 Investment Interest 43,093 43,393 Management/Administration Fees 1,877 10,333 Athletics Austalia – Development Grant 68,439 4,403 Merchandising 121,273 138,111 Sponsorship/Grants 30,000 28,733 Sundry 9,661 12,872 VAL Rent 4,289 5,897 SUB TOTAL 719,375 690,926

DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES (Gross Operating Surplus) Government Grants 7 35,000 48,397 VicHealth Grant 59,050 0 Schools Competitions 4,064 4,916 Officials/Coaches 22,820 28,366 General Development 1,303 (15,294) SUB TOTAL 122,237 66,385

COMPETITION ACTIVITIES: (Gross Operating Surplus) Winter Events 82,815 54,400 Summer Events (69,951) (64,986) Championships 18,717 20,644 Schools Events 37,820 43,405 State Teams 35,946 34,943 Sundries (6,900) (7,925) Special Meets 21,949 21,224 SUB TOTAL 120,395 101,705

INCOME 962,007 859,016

TOTAL EXPENDITURE 946,115 803,013

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR YEAR 15,892 56,003

37 Financial Report Athletics Victoria, 2011–12

Income Statement for year ended 31st March 2011 2012 2011 $ $ Expenditure Affiliation Expenses 691 577 Audit fees 3,860 3,745 Awards & Gifts 3,678 2,650 Bank/Government/IMG charges 29,423 18,794 Board expenses 2,720 3,075 Capitation 4,173 4,403 Committee Expenses 225 370 Computer Expenses 7,993 6,546 Courier Expenses 98 649 Depreciation 25,273 28,068 Insurances 26,199 31,779 Legal Expenses 1,755 2,222 Maintenance – Equipment & Furniture 5,009 4,379 Marketing/Sponsorship 5,888 13,197 Meetings 1,231 90 Merchandising 79,417 96,619 Office Rent 13,152 26,012 Payroll/Fringe Benefits Tax 4,081 4,854 Photocopier and Fax Expenses 3,593 3,740 Postage 4,867 2,996 Printing & Stationery 22,937 10,167 Salaries 574,633 483,919 Staff – Consulting 50,333 0 Staff/Office Amenities 4,203 2,581 Staff Training 5,514 882 Sundry 1,848 4,497 Superannuation 50,385 37,303 Telephone 9,397 5,693 Travel 3,539 3,205 TOTAL 946,115 803,013

38 Statement of Changes in Equity for year ended 31st March 2012 Accumulated Reserves

$

Balance at 1st April 2010 631,836

Profit attributable to members 56,003

Balance at 31st March 2011 687,839

Profit attributable to members 15,892

Balance at 31st March 2012 703,731

Statement of Cash Flows for year ended 31st March 2012 Note 2012 2011 $ $

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from customers 1,347,996 1,031,967 Payments to suppliers and employees (1,208,343) (1,006,804) Interest received 43,093 43,393 GST paid (83,334) (70,606)

NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 8 99,412 (2,050)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Advances (to)/from short term deposits (48,572) 9,153 Proceeds from sale of investments 0 0 Acquisition of F/A (47,713) (39,822)

NET CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITES (96,285) (30,670)

NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH HELD 3,126 (32,720) Add opening cash brought forward 27,840 60,560

CLOSING CASH CARRIED FORWARD 30,966 27,840

39 Financial Report Athletics Victoria, 2011–12

Notes to the (d) Inventories Inventories are measured at the lower of cost Financial Statements and net realisable value.

for year ended 31st March 2012 (e) Goods and Services Tax This financial statements cover Athletics Victoria Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised Inc as an individual entity. Athletics Victoria Inc is net of the amount of GST. Receivables and an association incorporated in Victoria under the Payables in the Balance Sheet are shown inclusive Associations Incorporations Act 1981 of GST. (f) Comparative Figures 1 Statement of Significant When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to Accounting Policies conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year. Basis of Preparation (g) Employee Benefits The financial statements are general purpose Employee Benefits are recognised when the financial statements that have been prepared in Association has a legal or constructive obligation accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and represent the best estimate of the amounts (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) required to settle the obligation at the end of the and the Associations Incorporation Act 1981. reporting period. Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded (h) New Accounting Standards for Application would result in financial statements containing in Future Periods relevant and reliable information about The AASB has issued a number of new and transactions, events and conditions to which they amended Accounting Standards and apply. Material accounting policies adopted in Interpretations that have mandatory application the preparation of the financial statements are dates for future reporting periods, some of presented below and have been consistently which are relevant to the association. The applied unless otherwise stated. association has decided not to early adopt any of the new and amended pronouncements. The financial statements have been prepared on The new and amendedthe new and amended an accruals basis and are based on historical pronouncements. The new and amended costs, modified, where applicable, by the pronouncements are not expected to have any measurement at fair value of selected non-current material impact on the financials. assets, financial assets and financial liabilities. (i) Impairment of Assets Accounting Policies At the end of each reporting period, the association assesses whether there is any (a) Fixed Assets indication that an asset may be impaired. The The assets have been recorded at cost and the assessment will consider both external and internal policy of the Board is to annually reassess the sources of information. If such an indication exists, market value of the fixed assets and depreciate an impairment test is carried out on the asset by accordingly, to show the lower of cost or net comparing the recoverable amount of that asset, realisable value. being the higher of the assets fair value less costs (b) Income Tax to sell and its value in use, to the asset’s carrying The Association is exempt from income tax by amount. Any excess of the assets carrying amount virtue of Section 50-45 of the Income Tax over its recoverable amount is immediately Assessment Act 1997. recognised in its profit and loss. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of (c) Revenue an individual asset, the association estimates the The surplus/deficit from projects completed recoverable amount of the cash generating unit during the year transferred to the income and to which the asset belongs. expenditure statement represents the net of revenues (including revenue received by way 40 of grants to some projects) and expenses of those projects. 2 Membership Funds 2012 2011 $ $ Accumulated Surplus as at 1st April 2011 687,839 631,836 Surplus/(Deficit) for year 15,892 56,003

Balance as at 31st March 2012 703,731 687,839

3 Cash at Bank & On Hand 2012 2011

Cash on hand 300 300 A.N.Z.Bank 30,666 27,540 Balance as at 31st March 2012 30,966 27,840

4 Investments 2012 2011

Bendigo Bank 570,438 552,617 ANZ OnLine Saver 284,765 254,014 Balance as at 31st March 2012 855,203 806,631

5 Fixed Assets 2012 2011

Office Equipment & Furniture at cost 286,282 247,695 Less accumulated depreciation (198,121) (181,974) Total written down value at 31st March 2012 88,161 65,721

6 Projects in Progress 2012 2011

National Junior Championships 3,613 3,500 Coach Education Courses 0 6,391 Development Squad 0 1,382 AV Future Squad 3,528 3,528 High Velocity Club 5,683 1,170 Officials Breakfast 1,090 3,723 Officials Shield 19,903 18,565 Balance unexpended at 31st March 2012 33,817 38,258

Projects in progress represents unexpended funds from projects which are expected to be spent in the future.

41 Financial Report Athletics Victoria, 2011–12

7 State Government Grants 2012 2011 $ $ Advance Grants at 1st April 2011 14,500 115,640 add income: Sport Development Scheme 35,000 20,000 Zatopek:10 30,000 10,000 Target 1000 0 1,200 Mentor Me – Officials for the Future 0 4,500 Australian Schools T&F Championships 0 20,500 Legal Expense Reimbursement 18,166 21,435 83,166 77,635

total 97,666 193,275

less expenses 48,166 130,378 less Advance Grants – SRV at 31st March 2011 14,500 14,500 62,666 144,878 The reported surplus of $35,000 is offset by expenses of salaries, administration and program running costs 35,000 48,397 and payment of legal expenses, hence the program has made a nil net contribution to the Statement of Financial Performance of the Association.

8 Statement of Cash Flows 2012 2011 $ $ (a) Reconciliation of cash Cash on hand 300 300 Bank Account 30,666 27,540 Closing Cash Balance 30,966 27,840

(b) Reconciliation of the operating profit after Tax to the net cash flows from operations Operating profit after tax 15,892 56,003 Depreciation of non-current assets 25,273 29,343 Changes in assets and liabilities Trade and other receivables (77,528) (11,414) Inventory (19,553) 1,519 Prepayments and deposits 11,036 (13,064) Advance Grants 55,313 (84,178) Trade and other creditors 57,123 7,373 Employee entitlements 16,203 12,434 Goods and services tax payable 15,653) (67) Net cash flow from (used in) operating activities 99,412 (2,050)

42 9 Lakeside Relocation Statement by

Athletics Victoria has a Memorandum of Board of Directors Understanding with the Department of Planning In the opinion of the Board the attached and Community Development (DPCD) and financial report Parks Victoria to occupy the Athletics Building 1 presents a true and fair view of the financial being constructed at Albert Park. Athletics position of Athletics Victorias Inc. as at 31 Victoria will contribute $500,000 to the costs of March 2012 and its performance for the building and fit-out of the Athletics Building and year ended on that date in accordance with in return will receive commercial benefits over Australian Accounting Standards (including the duration of the lease. As at today’s date, no Australian Accounting Interpretations) of the formal contracts have been signed. Australian Accounting Standards Board. 2 At the date of this statement, there are 10 Contingent Asset reasonable grounds to believe that Athletics Victoria Inc. will be able to pay its debts as In 2001, Athletics Victoria transferred $250,000 and when they fall due. of investments to Athletics Victoria Foundation for the purpose of providing future benefits to This statement is made in accordance with a the . This amount of $250,000 resolution of the board and is signed for and on is to be made available in whole or in part at behalf of the board by: the written request of Athletics Victoria. Athletics Victoria Foundation have indicated that these funds along with a further $250,000 will be made available to Athletics Victoria to meet their obligations with the new Athletics Building as disclosed in Note 9 above. Ian Jones PRESIDENT

Eric Sigmont TREASURER

Date: 31st May 2012

43 Financial Report Athletics Victoria, 2011–12

Independent Auditor’s whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal Report to the Members control relevant to the entity’s preparation of Athletics Victoria Inc. of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures Report on the Financial Report that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion We have audited the accompanying financial on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal report of Athletics Victoria Inc. (the Association) control. An audit also includes evaluating the which comprises the balance sheet as at appropriateness of accounting policies used 31st March 2012 and the income statement, and the reasonableness of accounting estimates statement of changes in equity and statement of made by the board, as well as evaluating the cash flows for the year ended, notes comprising overall presentation of the financial report. a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the We believe that the audit evidence we have statement by members of the board. obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Board’s Responsibility for the Financial Report Independence The board of the Association is responsible In conducting our audit, we have complied with for the preparation of the financial report that the independence requirements of Australian gives a true and fair view in accordance with professional ethical pronouncements. Australian Accounting Standards (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) and Auditor’s Opinion the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 and In our opinion, the financial report of Athletics for such internal control as the committee Victoria Inc. is in accordance with the determinesis necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that is free requirements of the Associations Incorporation from material misstatement, whether due to Act 1981, including : fraud or error. (i) giving a true and fair view of the Association’s financial position as at 31st March 2012 and Auditor’s Responsibility of its performance for the year ended on that Our responsibility is to express an opinion date; and on the financial report based on our audit. (ii) complying with Australian Accounting We conducted our audit in accordance with Standards. 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. Name of Firm: e. F. McPHAIL AND PARTNERS An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts Name of Partner: Wayne C. Durdin and disclosures in the financial report. The Address: 38 Ellingworth Parade, procedures selected depend on the auditor’s Box Hill, Victoria, 3128 judgment, including the assessment of the risks Dated this 31st day of March 2012 of material misstatement of the financial report,

44 Athletics Victoria gratefully acknowledge the following partners for their continued support over the 2011–12 year