Annual Report 2010/11

> Contents

> Office Bearers ...... 4 > Honour Roll ...... 5 > Message from the Australian Sports Commission ...... 6 > President’s Report ...... 7 > Chief Executive Officer’s Report ...... 8 > High Performance Report ...... 9-10 > Australian Government Direct Athlete Support ...... 10 > Operations Report ...... 11 > National Development Report ...... 12 > National Media Report ...... 13 > National League Report ...... 14 > Senior Men’s Report ...... 15-19 > Senior Women’s Report ...... 20-23 > Hall of Fame Dinner 2011 ...... 24-25 > Athletes’ Commission Report ...... 26 > Referees’ Commission Report ...... 27 > National Capitation 2011 ...... 28 > National Championship Results 2010/11 ...... 29-30 > National Team Results 2010/11 ...... 31-36 > Statement by the Board of Directors ...... 37 > Independent Auditor’s Report ...... 38-39 > Statement of Comprehensive Income ...... 40 > Statement of Financial Position ...... 41 > Statement of Changes in Equity ...... 42 > Statement of Cash Flows...... 42 > Notes as at 30 June 2011 ...... 43-50

Australian Water Polo Members Inc Queensland Water Polo Inc, New South Wales Water Polo Inc, Australian Capital Territory Water Polo Inc, Victorian Water Polo Inc. Tasmanian Water Polo Inc, South Australian Water Polo Inc, Western Australia Water Polo Inc, Northern Territory Water Polo Inc. Mission Statement AWPI will be recognised and accepted as a successful major sporting organisation both in Australia and internationally through its astute and planned management, the performance of international teams and the presentation of water polo at all levels. Affiliation Australian Water Polo Inc is affiliated to Swimming Australia Ltd.

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 3 > Office Bearers 2010/11

Honorary Officers National Coaches National League Commission Patron Senior Men Chairman Peter Montgomery AM John Fox Warren Hawtin

Board Senior Women Commissioners Greg McFadden John Birch President Suzie Fraser Peter Kerr AM World Student Games Stephen O’Keefe Eddie Denis Directors Danielle Woodhouse Leanne Barnes (retired 27 Nov 2010) Junior Boys ‘91 John Birch Adam Richardson Personnel Trent Franklin Chief Executive Officer Warren Hawtin Junior Girls ‘91 Christopher Harrison David Martin Peter Szilagyi Phillip Scales Secretary General/ Junior Boys ‘93 High Performance Manager Amy Hetzel Dalibor Maslan Kay Copeland (appointed 27 Nov 2010) John Whitehouse OAM Junior Girls ‘93 Operations Manager/ State Delegates Ryan Moar NWPL General Manager Queensland Junior Boys ‘94 Peter Hobday Jack Lusic Chris Wybrow National Development Manager New South Wales Junior Girls ‘94 Scott Schweickle David Marks Aleks Osadchuk National Media Manager Australian Capital Territory Referees’ Commission Russell McKinnon Andrew Digan Chairman Finance Manager Victoria Michael McNeill Glen Ransley Annabel Sides Commissioners Finance Assistants Tasmania Michael Hart Denis Kerslake Bill Roach Phillip Scales Allan Park Scott Schweickle South Australia Administration Officer Damir Stajduhar (2010) Jon Harmer Julia Annells Mike DeFina (2011) Western Australia Merchandise Officer Simon Tiverios Athletes’ Commission David Clarke Chairman Northern Territory Trent Franklin John Cossons Commissioners Nikita Cuffe Toby Jenkins Bronwen Knox Thomas Whalan

4 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report > Honour Roll

Life Members Harry Quittner Medal Recipients 2009 Award Winners 1993 Peter Montgomery AM 1986 Charles Turner Male Player Rob Maitland 2009 Tom Hoad AM 1987 Debbie Cummins Female Player Bronwen Knox 2009 Pat Jones 1988 Peter Montgomery Junior Male Player Jeremy Davie 2009 Harry Quittner 1989 Tom Hoad AM Junior Female Player Zoe Arancini 2009 David Woods 1990 Andrew Kerr Coach Paul Oberman 1991 John Whitehouse Player with a Disability Bridgette Moore Honorary Life President 1992 Chris Wybrow & Volunteer Graham Wulf Harry Quittner Debbie Watson Referee Danny Flahive 1993 Not awarded Hall Of Fame 1994 Ray Mayers 2010 Award Winners 2009 Wendy Arancini 1995 Pat Jones Male Player Sam McGregor (nee Meloncelli, WA) 1996 Don Cameron Female Player Victoria Brown 2009 Debbie Cummins Junior Male Player Aaron Younger (nee Handley, QLD) 1997-06 Not awarded Junior Female Player Nicola Zagame 2009 Tom Hoad AM (WA) 2007 Nathan Thomas Coach Les Kay 2009 Andrew Kerr (NSW) 2008 Tracy Rockwell Volunteer Karen Armstrong 2009 Peter Montgomery AM (NSW) 2009 Leanne Barnes Referee Danny Flahive 2009 Cathy Parkes (NSW) 2010 Jeanette Gunn 2009 Charles Turner (SA & NSW) 2009 Debbie Watson (NSW) 2009 John Whitehouse (TAS) 2010 Bill Berge-Phillips (NSW) 2010 Bridgette Gusterson (WA) 2010 David Neesham (WA) 2010 John O’Brien (VIC) 2010 Harry Quittner (VIC) 2010 Ray Smee (NSW) 2010 David Woods (NSW) 2011 Leanne Barnes (VIC) 2011 Peter Kerr (NSW) 2011 Ian Mills (VIC) 2011 Les Nunn (WA) 2011 Michael Withers (VIC, NSW) 2011 Chris Wybrow (NSW)

Photo Credit: Anthony Pearse, Pearse Photography

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 5 > Message from the Australian Sports Commission

The countdown to an Olympic This Framework is supported by and Paralympic Games is an significant additional investment in sport by the Australian Government. The 2011- exciting time for Australians. 12 Budget will provide $300 million to As London 2012 looms on our support the full spectrum of sport from horizon there is much work grass roots through to elite competition. to be done to fine tune our Support by the Australian Government preparations. will enable a more collaborative long term focus to drive reform within The Australian Government and the Australian sport and importantly make Australian Sports Commission (ASC) the connection between Australian’s continue to work closely with Olympic standing on the podium and young and Paralympic sports, along with the Australians participating in sport. Australian Olympic and Paralympic Committees to ensure our athletes get This is an exciting and challenging time the best possible support. for Australian sport. The Australian Sports Commission looks forward to Through the Green and Gold project, working with all sporting organisations, $3.85 million in extra funding has been the state and territory institutes and provided for our top Olympic athletes academies of sport and state and and teams to boost their training and territory departments of sport and preparations for London 2012. recreation, to promote access to, A true sign that Australian sport is and participation in, sport across the united in working together is the community and support Australia’s endorsement from the Commonwealth, continued sporting success. State and Territory Governments of the National Sport and Active Recreation The Hon. Warwick Smith AM Policy Framework. Chairman What this means is that for the first Board of the Australian Sports Commission time all governments have agreed on priorities for sport. Underpinning the Framework is the new National Institutes System Intergovernmental Agreement which unites our National Institutes of Sport and national sporting organisations to work hand-in-hand to achieve common national high performance objectives to maximise resourcing and expertise in support of the development of world class athletes to achieve international success.

6 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report > President’s Report

My congratulations go to all Operationally, with the Head Office Acknowledgements members of our respective locating to Sydney, we are indebted to We gratefully acknowledge the the ongoing support and infrastructure Australian Government through the National Teams, in particular provided to us by NSWIS and their CEO, to our Senior Women’s Team Australian Sports Commission for Charles Turner and his staff. the funding under the Direct Athlete winning silver in the World Cup With London Olympics just around the Support program to our male and in Christchurch and also a bronze corner, the feedback we are receiving female athletes. I would also like medal in the World League Finals from our senior coaches is positive with to thank the staff of the Australian in Shanghai, China. the belief that the teams are better Institute of Sport, the State Institutes prepared at this point in time to that of and Academies for the ongoing It is worthwhile noting this is their our previous Olympic cycle. We are very successful relationship that we share. 6th medal since the inception of this thankful for the ongoing support of the Finally, I thank the AWPI Board, CEO competition in 2004. Australian Olympic Committee and its Chris Harrison, John Whitehouse and President John Coates. For Australian Water Polo to continue to the staff for their tireless efforts in support athletes to successfully achieve Congratulations to the Fremantle making AWPI the organization that it is these levels of performance, podium Mariners for taking out the Men’s and for the support and pathways they finishes, we must continue to evolve and National League Final and to the provide to our athletes as they prepare therefore plan for organisational change. Brisbane Barracudas for their victory in for competition. The Board underwent a governance the Women’s Final. This season also saw review and skills audit and my thanks go the advent of the All Stars Game which Peter Kerr to Leanne Barnes for driving this initiative. was the initiative of and funded by Jeff President This Review identified a need to appoint Barrow which coincided with the 18s a Board member with media skills and Championship held in Brisbane. The preferably achieve a more equitable Game was played to an extremely high gender balance. Olympic Bronze medalist standard and to a packed house. We are Amy Hetzel who has extensive media very appreciative of Jeff’s support. experience was appointed and we The National Junior competitions that are grateful for her acceptance of the we conducted were again well attended appointment. This period also saw the and thank you to our Member States and appointment of Kay Copeland who was their volunteers, our Operations Manager, elected in November 2010 for the vacant Peter Hobday and lastly but not least, position created by the retirement of to all the parents who accompany and Leanne Barnes. Kay has brought to the support our junior athletes. Board extensive governance and previous board experience. The Hall of Fame Dinner was again very successful with Les Nunn, Ian Mills, Chris These changes have enabled the Wybrow, Leanne Barnes and myself Australian Water Polo Board to make being inducted into the Hall of Fame. strategic decisions as to the direction of the sport and provide valuable support to the CEO.

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 7 > Chief Executive Officer’s Report

After a full 12 months in the I have set about with some position of CEO it is important rationalisation, which has included moving the finances to Sydney where that I acknowledge our we can utilise the existing first-rate stakeholders and partners, infrastructure provided by the New partnerships need to be a South WaIes Institute of Sport. symbiotic relationship where My sincere thanks go to Peter Jackson for both parties achieve their his invaluable assistance and guidance objectives. throughout this transition. The external review of our infrastructure Without doubt, without the invaluable was completed and delivered to the financial and intellectual support of board. The changes were approved and the Australian Sports Commission either have already been made or are in (ASC) our sport would not enjoy the the process of implementation. international success that it achieves. Important funding has been received The National Water Polo League also from the ASC to maintain our programs had a comprehensive separate external in our core business of high performance review and our thanks go to Jackie and additional funding received to Fairweather senior sports consultant aid and assist in the development of from the ASC who not only facilitated participation programs. this, but travelled over Australia to obtain feedback from all interested parties. We enjoy a close and productive relationship with our State Institutes We look forward to the release of the of Sport and the State Academies that finalised document and the National provide our athletes with their daily League being integral in our domestic training. high performance plans. In a recent high performance review it I would like to thank the President, was not a surprise to see that athletes Mr. Peter Kerr and the Board of spend more time with their Institute Australian Water Polo for their ongoing coaches than either with their Club support, hard work and enthusiasm. coaches or National coach. Last year I spoke of the importance of Chris Harrison providing to our athletes an enduring Chief Executive Officer pathway, given that our Mission Statement is that “We will be recognised and accepted as a successful major sporting organisation both in Australia and internationally, through its astute and planned management, the performance of international teams and the delivery of water polo at all levels.”

8 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report > High Performance Report

The organisation and I have detailed below elements from this will increase 25% from the current management of the High document, namely: 11,200 participants. Performance Program was again Summary 6. AWPI provides the best opportunity for competition, training and touring overseen by a High Performance The Australian Water Polo Incorporated structure including individual athletes Committee comprising (AWPI) High Performance Plan is accessing overseas playing and representatives from the ASC, designed to build depth in the National training opportunities. Team Program, strengthen the high 7. Continued review and refinement of the AIS, AWPI and the respective performance delivery network and, national athlete and coach pathway. national coaches. ultimately, result in sustainable podium performances in London 2012, Rio de 8. AWPI effectively supports the high The HPC met quarterly and provided Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games and beyond. performance program. excellent support to the national 9. Effective partnerships that promote the coaches in assisting them to achieve in High Performance Vision development of athletes across Australia. most part all Key Perfomance Indicators To be the most successful International 10. Identification of new research, (KPI’s) across both domestic and Water Polo program - from National training techniques, information and international activities. Youth to Senior Teams to facilitate and equipment to optimize performance. nurture the sport of water polo for the A High Performance Program Planning enjoyment of all levels of participation. Workshop co-ordinated and facilitated Milestone Performance Goals by Jackie Fairweather Senior Sports System Goals > 2012 Australian Team World and Olympic Ranking Consultant Organisation Development 1. Producing Australian Champions. Australian Sports Commission was • Senior Women - Podium Finish 2. AWPI, its Member Associations and held in November 2010 which not National Network (NIN) partners share • Senior Men - Top 4 Placing only involved members of the High common purposes and objectives, • Junior Women - Podium Finish Performance Committee but athletes strategic and operational plans, policies and other contributors; the Planning • Junior Men - Top 4 Placing and procedures based on a national Workshop was the genesis for the • Youth Girls - Top 8 behaviour federal structure. development of a High Performance Plan • Youth Boys - Top 8 2011 - 2016 which has subsequently 3. The National League is strengthened been refined with the very kind as an important stepping stone to > 2016 Australian Team World and National teams. assistance of Iain Brambell Senior Sport Olympic Ranking Partnership Manager Sports Planning 4. The number of active referees to increase • Senior Women - Gold Medal and Performance Australian Sports by 50% from 90 currently in 2011. • Senior Men - Podium Finish Commission. 5. The number of registered participants • Junior Women - Podium Finish • Junior Men - Podium Finish • Youth Girls - Top 6 • Youth Boys - Top 6 The High Performance Plan is fully documented and AWPI has set High Performance Aims Timelines for the achievement of these targets. The current High Performance Program for men is a decentralised National Training Centre (NTC) based program with centres in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth supported by the SIS/SAS network and an Elite Development Centre (ETC) in Adelaide again supported by the SIS/SAS network. These programs deliver the daily training environment for the athletes. The athletes attending the centres are generally national senior, junior and youth squad members. A number of the men’s national team continue to play in Photo Credit: Anthony Pearse, Pearse Photography professional leagues overseas.

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 9 The Women’s High Performance Water polo, for a relatively low-profile reference to the performance of our Program is again a decentralised NTC sport, enjoys a very comprehensive and teams as others have addressed these and ETC based program utilising the extensive international program and elsewhere in the report particularly the same centres as the men’s program. we are indebted to the many national respective coaches. federations that host our teams on what However, in addition, the AIS women’s seemingly is an annual basis. In the Acknowledgements camps-based program permits the period under review, our teams made It is appropriate to acknowledge the national squad to train together under 10 international tours to attend world support of all funding and support ideal circumstances. league events, international tournaments agencies that contribute to the High Joint Management Committee (JMC) and training camp activities. Performance Program, namely the agreements form the cornerstone of ASC, AIS, SIS/SAS, AOC and sponsors, in AWPI also hosted a very successful the relationship between the national particular, Turbo Crotton SA, SOPAC and Preliminary Round of the FINA Men’s organisation and the SIS/SAS network. NSWIS; to the national senior, junior, & Women’s World League in Sydney youth and girls’ coaches, assistant An important and essential requirement Australia May 2011. coaches, managers, support staff and for the establishment of any NTC The international program was arranged referees, AIS coaches, managers, support program is the commitment the in most part by our representatives at staff and the NTC coaches - thank you member association to support the LEN Calendar Congress held Reykjavik for your dedication and support given to the program with an underpinning Iceland in May 2011 and we are indeed our athletes. program and unfortunately the quality grateful of the work done by Tom Hoad of the underpinning programs vary and Chris Harrison at this congress. considerably which presents a unique John Whitehouse challenge for AWPI. I have deliberately avoided making High Performance Manager

> Australian Government Direct Athlete Support

Australian Water Polo Inc acknowledges and thanks the Australian Government through the Australian Sport Commission for the funding under the Australian Government Direct Athlete Support program for the year ended 30 June 2011 where the amount of $272,999.99 was made available to our female athletes and $130,000 to our male athletes.

10 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report > Operations Report

Insurance Associations and the many volunteers. • Referee of the Year: Danny Flahive Insurance cover available for its members, Thank you to those people who make • Club of the Year: Sydney Northern clubs and associations includes: their time so freely available. Beaches Breakers • Sports Injury Following the success of the 16 & Under Our congratulations go to Jeanette Gunn • Public Liability Championships being held for clubs, who was awarded the Harry Quittner the Board of AWPI has decided that the Medal for her contribution to the • Professional Indemnity 18 & Under Championships will follow Australian water polo community. • Workers Compensation a similar pattern, hence the 2012 18 & • Directors and Officers Liability Under Championships will be competed The night also saw the men’s and • Travel Insurance for by clubs in Canberra, ACT in the week women’s Team of the Decade honoured following Easter. for performances from the 2001 • Club Property international season until the end of the • Club Travel Awards and Hall of Fame 2010 international season. Presentations AWPI continues to review its risk The men’s team was made up of Gavin The third AWPI Hall of Fame and Awards management policies, unfortunately Woods, James Stanton, Thomas Whalan, dinner at Sydney Olympic Park was with significant claims lodged in past Tim Neesham, Trent Franklin, Sam attended by more than 120 people. years which have exceeded our premium McGregor and Nathan Thomas, while paid, our current premiums continue to Six additional inductees joined the the women’s team included Emma Knox, be under some pressure. inaugural nine members in the AWPI Gemma Beadsworth, Naomi Castle, National Championships Hall of Fame were honoured — Bronwen Knox and sisters Melissa Rippon, • Leanne Barnes (NSW), Kate Gynther and Rebecca Rippon. Four age groups of National Championships were conducted with • Peter Kerr (NSW), Website the cooperation of State Associations • Ian Mills (VIC), The web site was rejuvenated and who continue to show a willingness to • Les Nunn (WA), host these championships on behalf relaunched in December 2010, with a of AWPI. It is acknowledged that pool • Michael Withers (NSW), more interactive model used for display. space is becoming a critical factor in the • Chris Wybrow (NSW), Regular e-news letters are distributed via email giving an up-to-date report conduct of these events as pool operators Presentations were made for the endeavour to recover lost revenue from on what’s happening. Dave Lyall, AWPI following AWPI 2010 awards. their regular users. As the costs of utilities Media Manager, is taking a pro-active role rise, so does the pool hire cost, hence • Male Athlete of the Year: Sam McGregor with clubs to encourage stories about AWPI has attempted to cover these costs • Female Athlete of the Year: Victoria Brown players for inclusion on the web site. I through team entry fees. • Male Junior Athlete of the Year: Aaron would like to thank Russell McKinnon for his contribution in supporting the web The following hosts and teams are to be Younger site and NWPL media. congratulated on their performances in • Female Junior Athlete of the Year: the various championships. Nicola Zagame Database These Championships are made possible • Coach of the Year: Les Kay The National database continues to be though the cooperation of the State • Volunteer of the Year: Karen Armstrong an important tool in monitoring club and team registrations. Victorian Water Polo is leading the charge towards online Boys Gold Girls Gold Championship Date Host registrations and payment of fees online Medal Medal with this option available to other State Associations, clubs, teams and members. 2010 20 & Under 6 -11 July, 2010 Victoria NSW Blues NSW Blues I am pleased to report that all State Associations are now firmly committed 18 - 23 January, Western 2011 20 & Under NSW Blues Queensland to maintaining member information via 2011 Australia the National database.

26 April - 1 May, Queensland 2011 18 & Under Queensland NSW Blues Acknowledgements 2011 Maroon I thank Chris Harrison for his support, 28 September - Melville Drummoyne and the National Office staff and the 2010 16 & Under Tasmania 3 October, 2010 Sharks Red many volunteers in the sport.

22 - 26 April, 2011 14 & Under ACT Cronulla Blue Cronulla Blue Peter Hobday 2011 Operations Manager

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 11 > National Development Report

Nationally over the past twelve AWPI Flippa Ball™ resources and access > Facilities months all sports have been to the online coaching knowledgebase. Without sufficient access to pool space undergoing specific changes to Flippa Ball™ it would be difficult to increase our participation base. Currently a major their programs. Additional resources have been created majority of the aquatic centres in each and added to support our existing state are utilised and several are not. The development area is no exception manual, ‘wiki’ and DVD including: with an emphasis on building capacity. • Operational templates for state National Programs This was one of the recommendations associations and their affiliated • New AWPI Training Program Presenter from the Crawford Report that included members including: school visits, Course further engagement of our membership weekly report, mileage use, come n try base and to create and support new and • New AWPI Community Coach Course – budget, draft business model etc. existing participation opportunities. competency based for delivery to clubs • New marketing resources to support or individuals who wish to coach in a Along with all other national sporting the brand included a poster, bumper Flippa Ball™ program or for use with organisations Australian Water Polo bar sticker and tattoo. the Australian Sports Commissions Inc. was invited by the Australian Active After Schools Community Sports Commission to bid for additional New National Participation Program funding to create new participation Framework 2011-2014 • Development of a new National programs and to improve capacity across As previously mentioned I have been Officiating Development Framework the board. working on a new program as a result (Draft) of the projected increase in funding As a result of a submission, Australian • NOAS Level 1 Coaching Couse updated Waterpolo Incorporated received new for participation. The new National • NCAS High Performance Update Course funding of $100,000 for a participation Participation Plan (NPP) will bring together submitted to the ASC for approval demonstration project. This, it is all states and all levels of the game for envisaged will enable AWPI and its the first time in a nationally coordinated • AWPI Draft online training program for members the ability to assist in building strategy. Importantly, the NPP offers a Table Officials coordinated blueprint for children from all capacity. Further specific information In closing, I would like to thank the walks of life and all skill levels. regarding the new program will be rolled following people for their support out in due course. The NPP starts with the introduction of throughout the year: Chris Harrison, Some of the highlights for the year a new participation program targeted at Peter Hobday, John Whitehouse included: the 5-8 years age group. To date 20 new and Hobart office staff, and all state activity cards have been developed for associations and their development staff New Online Coach/Referee use by coaches. Another initiative of the for trying to make a difference. Course Elctronic Surveys NPP sees schools aligned with clubs to coordinate playing opportunities. Through the use of SurveyMonkey™ two Scott Schweickle new online course evaluation surveys The program will also be inclusive covering: National Development Manager have been developed to provide coaches > Migrant communities & Indigenous & referees the opportunity to provide communities feedback on aspects of our NCAS/NOAS training programs. Form links with programs for migrants and the indigenous community who Website Update are disadvantaged to introduce them to Several new changes have been made to Water Polo. the development section of the website > Deaf Community including: Seek opportunities to introduce Water • A publicized list of nationally Polo to members of the deaf community, accredited NCAS/NOAS training course with a view to not only fielding teams assessors in each state. in the Deaf Olympics, but to look for • Access to the new online e-learning integration of deaf participants to our drugs in sport program from the own hearing-community. Australian Sports Anti-Doping > Project Connect Authority (ASADA). Utilise Project Connect Disability • New webpage covering mentoring the program, which will identify strategies coach and official - includes video clips. and activities that will ensure that • The provision of online registration for people with disabilities can become the NCAS Senior Club Coach Course, involved in water polo.

12 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report > National Media Report

AWPI engaged Sports also attended the 2011 FINA World SCA has and will continue to report on Communication Australia (SCA) to Championships in Shanghai and all AWPI events and competitions as well provided media liaison for both as the national teams provide media services for the sport. Australian teams, reported on all The outcomes of these areas of Australian matches and educated After analysing the status of media concentration have resulted in greater players on the media. management within AWPI, SCA media coverage for the sport of water established a media management plan Other areas that SCA has focussed on in polo and its players with mainstream and guidelines for State Associations, the first six months of its contract with news coverage in print, radio, online NWPL clubs and other clubs, identifying AWPI include: and television. new opportunities for publicity and • The establishment of a social media relationship building with the media. SCA has also put together a media plan plan, guidelines and implementation for implementation around the 2012 This included creating a water polo • The creation of a more robust Pan Pacific Championships, begun a specific downloadable Media Kit to biographical database of elite players London Olympic Games media campaign be used as a ‘self help resource’ by the by profiling members of the senior including launching a 40 week “Get to water polo community. national squads know a Stinger” or “Get to know a Shark” SCA submitted an application on behalf • Producing ‘regional’ driven tailor made profiling campaign of members of the of AWPI for the Federal Government’s media releases for all members selected national senior squads and assisted with Women in Sport Media Grant and was in Australian teams in all ages groups the submission to the Western Australian Government for the 2012 FINA World successful in winning $30,000 to be • Increased content and updating of Youth Championships in Perth. used to promote women in water polo the AWPI website and social media through the media. platforms SCA would like to acknowledge the This grant is being used in a number of • The creation of monthly blogs by CEO support of the CEO, Board and staff ways including producing and distributing Chris Harrison, National Women’s Head of AWPI, the national coaching and AWPI’s own TV news content from Coach Greg McFadden and National management staff and the players on various Aussie Stingers camps and games, Men’s Head Coach John Fox the senior national teams. social media training for players and • Media Training of the Senior administrators, a consultant to provide National Teams David Lyall social media content and promotion of the • Improving media education and Media Manager Pan Pacific Championships. relationships with the sport of SCA Managing Director Dave Lyall water polo

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 13 > National League Report

the referees for the 2011 season. We The 2011 season was overseen Tom Hoad Medal Rhys Howden - MVP Men, finals now have a group of dedicated referees by the NWPL Commission (Brisbane Barracudas) series who are proud to be refereeing in the chaired by Warren Hawtin National League. 2012 will see further and supported by Danielle MVP women Kate Gynther developments with the appointments of - finals series (Brisbane Barracudas) Woodhouse and Steve O’Keefe neutral delegates to games. as the Elected Commissioners Daniel Bartels, Gabor Boros, Sponsors and Supporters while the AWPI nominated Andrew Carney, The NWPL is fortunate to have the support Commissioners were John Birch John Whitehouse Danny Flahive, Noel of many sponsors and the clubs also Medal Harrod, Michael and Suzie Fraser who replaced have their own sponsors and we thank - final series referees Hart, Nick Hodgers, Chris Harrison. Nicola Johnson, the numerous League and club sponsors Mark Ridgwell, whose assistance and support is greatly The finals series was played at the Sydney Megan Varlow appreciated by the NWPL and clubs. Olympic Aquatic Centre and saw Brisbane Barracudas win its third consecutive Raf Sterk (KFC These include the Australian Sports Queensland title by defeating the Cronulla Sharks in Commission, Turbo Water Polo, Moves Travel, Breakers), Jamie a penalty shootout in one of the most Mikasa Sports Australia, Purnell Trophies and Beadsworth Corporate Vehicle Management. exciting games ever seen in the NWPL’s (Fremantle history. Unfortunately, the Victorian Tigers Mariners), Richie Australian Water Polo Inc continued its could not make it back to back titles, going Campbell (UNSW All Star team support through the High Performance down to a strong Fremantle Mariners side. Wests Magpies), - Men program and executive assistance Chris Dyson (Balmain through the National Office. My thanks go to Doc Wulf who Tigers), Rhys again this year provided a range of Howden (Brisbane NWPL Review comprehensive statistics from every Barracudas), Sam aspect of the NWPL season. McGregor (Victorian A review of the NWPL was undertaken Tigers), Joel Swift by the Australian Sports Commission Season Highlights (Fremantle Mariners) with a report having been presented to AWPI at the end of January 2011. We • Brisbane Barracudas won their third Kelsey Wakefield look forward to seeing the outcomes women’s title after finishing third (Brisbane following the home and away games. Barracudas), Mieke from this report. • The Fremantle Mariners defeated the Cabout (Cronulla Sharks), Keesja Acknowledgements Victorian Tigers by one goal in a tight Gofers (Sydney The following are acknowledged for fought Gold Medal game making it five University Lions), their contribution. trophies for the Fremantle Mariners. All Star team Elly Goodwin • All NWPL players, coaches, team • Sydney University Lions’ Alastair Visch - Women (Hunter Hurricanes), management and club officials. played a record 374 games Bronwen Knox (KFC Queensland • Andrew Ryan and his Judiciary committee. • Sharan Wheelock of the Fremantle Breakers), Glencora • Doc Wulf for his amazing statistical Marlins was the first woman to reach Ralph (Longmont analysis of the NWPL the 200 games milestone (207 games) Fremantle Marlins), Rowena Webster • Warren Hawtin, Chairman NWPL (Victorian Tigers) Commission, Danielle Woodhouse, Award Recipients Steve O’Keefe, John Birch and Suzie Rhys Howden Highest goal scorer Champion (Brisbane Barracudas) Fraser as NWPL Commissioners. Fremantle Mariners - Men Men’s Club - 67 goals • Michael DeFina, referee appointments officer and NWPL referees Champion Mieke Cabout, Brisbane Barracudas Highest goal scorer Women’s club (Cronulla Sharks) • John Fox, National Men’s coach and Greg - Women Southern Cross - 82 goals McFadden, National Women’s coach. Fremantle Mariners Trophy Men Southern Cross NWPL Management Peter Hobday Cronulla Sharks Trophy Women Referees General Manager NWPL Charles Turner Medal Rhys Howden My special thanks are due to Michael - MVP Men season (Brisbane Barracudas) McNeill and Michael DeFina for the Debbie Watson Medal Bronwen Knox way in which they have approached - MVP season (KFC Breakers) the development and appointments of

14 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report > Senior Men’s Report

The 2010/11 season began with senior European tour and performed Hungary), Richie Hyden (Seville Spain), the World League/World Cup exceptionally well, especially at CB. Joel Dennerley, Jeremy Davies and Mace Rapsey (USC USA; NCAA champions), tour to Europe. • Sam McGregor had a fantastic tour, especially given that he was returning Perry Short (Berkeley USA), Matt Gronow A squad of 15 players was selected to from a year lay-off. He will continue to and Fraser Bunn (Santa Barbara USA). represent Australia. find his niche on the international arena These players provided weekly updates to be a dominant player in the next 2 yrs. and reports of matches played which FINA World League Super Finals, • Rhys Howden again proved to be a made for great reading on AWPI website. Nis, Serbia, July: dangerous player on the left hand side of Following the world league and world Mitchell Baird, Ritchie Campbell, John the pool, and defensively is very sound. cup review it was decided that we Cotterill, Joel Dennerley, Rhys Howden, • Billy Miller provided many needed to address one specific problem Sam McGregor, Rob Maitland (C), opportunities in attack through his that had been an issue for national Anthony Martin, Billy Miller, driving and counter attack prowess and men’s teams since 2008. With the Nick O’Halloran, James Stanton, is beginning to establish himself as a unavailability of experienced and proven Joel Swift, Aaron Younger. consistent international performer. international CF’s and the identified Head Coach: John Fox. Assistant weakness of our junior players in this • Both goal keepers who had excellent Coaches: Paul Oberman, Frank Otto. position a proposal to conduct CF tours, with James Stanton having Manager: Gary Rydberg. Osteopath: specific camps was tabled. In an effort his best tournament (world cup) for Andrew Gott.Referee: Michael Hart. to improve our performances at CF and a number of years. Joel Dennerley to also ‘fast track’ potential international FINA World Cup, Oradea, played a very strong support role both players for this position we instigated Romania, July-August: in and out of the water for James and a series of 3 CF camps in the 3 major the team. When Joel was called upon Mitchell Baird, Ritchie Campbell, John NTC’s of Perth, Sydney and Brisbane. to step in for James, he performed Cotterill, Joel Dennerley, This trial proved to be very successful consistently and competently gaining Rhys Howden, Sam McGregor, and the benefits of which were evident the respect of the opposition and trust Rob Maitland (C), Anthony Martin, Billy in competition throughout the national of our defence. Miller, Nick O’Halloran, league and international season. James Stanton, Joel Swift, Aaron Younger. I noted two comments which I feel sum Head Coach: John Fox. Assistant Coach: up our tour this year: Many thanks to the specialist coaches Paul Oberman. Manager: Gary Rydberg. involved (see acknowledgments) • On the Italian water-polo website our Osteopath: Andrew Gott. October 2010 Referee: Michael Hart. team has been described as the revelation team of the world league tournament, The NSWIS/QAS trip to Japan and Some of the more significant positive with a strong counter attack and some establishment of reciprocal tours was aspects of the tour included: exciting young prospects. a new initiative that was born from • Defeat of world ranked number 2 • The Serbian team commented that we the desire to provide fringe national (Spain) and number 3 (Croatia) in are doing the right thing in bringing squad members an opportunity for world league. the youth through and they believe we international competition. It has proven • Top 4 finish in world league will continue to improve until London to be a resounding success with great whereas other teams may be already collaboration established between The areas of significance that were most peaking and don’t have the quality or Aust and Japan. We will be continuing disappointing included: depth of juniors to step into senior to foster this relationship and provide • 6th finish at world cup; not being able to international water polo in such a game opportunities in future years. back up performance from world league short time. Immediately after the NTC challenge I • Extra-man attack. Fell way below our The opportunity for players to play was fortunate to attend the final weeks revised target of 50% professionally overseas was again a of the USA finals to witness USC take • Lack of focus in attack with a strong highlight of the mens program. away the NCAA championship for the CF presence 15 players from various levels of the men’s 2nd year running. It was a thrill to see our • Inability to convert clutch goals which program gained contracts with various 3 Aust boys captained by Joel Dennerley would normally be scored. clubs in Europe and colleges in USA. take out the championship. Joel was also awarded with all-American status. The anticipated availability and possible These included Aaron Younger (Szeged return of some senior players in the Hungary), Anthony Martin (Sabadell November 2010 next 2 years will bolster our stocks, but Spain), Rob Maitland (Barcelona Spain; NTC challenge- another high quality what is just as important is the valuable Kings Cup champions), Johnno Coterill event this year hosted on the Gold Coast. experience gained by our ‘young’ team. (Chios Greece), Aidan Roach (Zak Serbia), NSWIS won their 1st title after a close Notable performances came from: Tyler Martin and Samuele Avalone fought game with WAIS, with former • Aaron Younger who was on his 1st (Camogli Italy), Joszef Balasc (UTS title holders QAS finishing in 3rd place.

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 15 A feature of the competition was the of this tournament against world preliminary rounds held in Auckland and international flavour that New Zealand number 7 Germany, and with the Sydney. Over the course of the 2 rounds added with their inclusion into the experience of Rob Maitland and Anthony we took the opportunity to blood quite competition, providing our NTC teams Martin missing due to Spanish club a few junior players, using 27 players with an extra game in the round stages. commitments, the Sharks went into across the 2 weeks. Once again it is this encounter as underdogs. However testament to the depth of our programs Following the NTC challenge a squad of with an aggressive start to the game that we were able to go through the 27 players was announced to contest the the Sharks jumped the Germans and tournament undefeated. 2011 international season. hung on to the one goal margin, bearing Europe tour and WL Finals > Goalkeepers testament to my belief in the increased depth within the national squad. J Dennerley (NSW/USC USA), J Hahn > Pescara (NSW), C Zveken (NSW), L Quinlivan (WA). May 2011 The overall result and fourth place in Pescara was not quite as expected or Boot Camp held at Jervis Bay - our 1st > Centre Forwards hoped. Assembling the squad together assembly of the complete national M Baird (NSW), J Beadsworth (WA), for the first time since July last year squad (with the return of all overseas J Davie (NSW/USC USA), J Howden (QLD), presented cohesion difficulties and it’s players) did not occur until May. In J Swift (WA). always a challenge after such a period of addition to regular training at NSWIS, absence to get all players onto the same the squad also underwent a 2 day > Centre Backs wavelength in terms of playing as a team. bonding/boot camp at the Jervis Bay R Campbell (NSW), T Cleland (WA), naval base. The players and staff who R Maitland (QLD/Barcelona), A Martin > Budapest attended all reported positive reviews (QLD/Sabadell), T Martin (NSW/Camogli During the week in Hungary we devoted and experiences that they felt would Italy), A Younger (WA/Szeget Hungary). a lot of time on our attack and defensive certainly be beneficial for the team in systems and they seemed to be coming the upcoming international season. The > Right Side together well in terms of player players have expressed that they are very J Cotterill (NSW/Chios Greece), understanding and execution. However keen to undertake this type of activity in B Edwards (VIC), M Emery (NSW), in the one exhibition game V Hungary, preparation for London 2012. J Gilchrist (VIC), B Miller (QLD), A Roach we really struggled to again find any (NSW/Zak Serbia). March 2011: All stars game cohesion in attack or defense under game pressure which was concerning. > Left Side A great addition to the NL fixture, born through the suggestion of Jeff Barrow, to S Avallone (NSW/Camogli Italy), S Cody > Florence showcase the best talent in Australia in (NSW), R Howden (QLD), D Lawrence (WA), a similar manner to what happens in the After a gruelling week of training in S McGregor (VIC), N O’Halloran (WA). professional sporting leagues in the USA. Hungary we headed to Florence, Italy for the FINA World League finals where we Volvo Cup- Miskolc This was without doubt the highest finished in 6th place. February 2011 quality game played in Australia this In the first game we lost any chance of The Australian Men’s Team assembled season. The skill and pace of the game upsetting Croatia with a shocking 4-0 in Budapest in preparation for the Volvo was equivalent to an international game first quarter. Our inability to convert at Cup - a 4 team International Tournament and both players and supporters agreed least as many opportunities in front of in Miskolc 2 hrs north of Budapest. The it was a resounding success. goals as our opposition cost us dearly. young Sharks team comprised of 4 players The inaugural victors of the Andrew drawn from the AUS National League and Kerr Cup were the Southern team after We started much better against Canada 11 others playing with clubs in Europe and clinching victory in overtime. in Game 2 but had some defensive lapses from the US Collegiate system. this time allowing them a sniff in the Following the game an All Stars team second quarter. We effectively iced the The team was Joel Dennerley, Aidan Roach, of 13 players was announced based game after half time which was pleasing. Chris Dyson, Jeremy Davie, Rob Maitland upon performances in the match. In the (Captain), Anthony Martin, Aaron Younger, future this will become the all-stars team Shooting decisions and execution was Tyler Martin, Joel Swift, Johnno Cotterill, presented at the annual NL awards dinner. our killer in the third game against Mace Rapsey, Lachlan Hollis, Carl Zvekan, Montenegro. Defensively we had a Joszef Baczer, Dan Young. The 2011 team was Eddie Slade, Sam superb game conceding just four goals McGregor, Brian Alexander, Rhys (2 in extraman and 2 penalties) but we The tournament was a fantastic Howden, Gavin Woods, Richie Campbell, could not put the crunch shots away opportunity to bring together our Thomas Whalan, Joel Swift, Billy Miller, when it counted. overseas based players along with Daniel Lawrence, Mitch Baird, Tim providing opportunities for younger Cleland, Mitch Emery. This became more evident as we players to experience high level eventually lost the game on penalties. international competition. World League Game 4 was against Italy and again a poor In a fantastic effort the Aussie Sharks > Preliminary rounds defensive period in the second quarter surfaced just behind Hungary and The Australian Sharks men’s water allowed them to get a three goal buffer ahead of Germany and Canada to polo team finished with a perfect eight before we came storming home only to miss take second place. In the final game wins from as many games in the two our last extraman attacking play to tie it up.

16 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report In Game 5 against China we played opportunities. John also performed many Nathan Thomas’ assistance with superbly for three and a half quarters. of the administrative tasks associated organizing boot camp and always We had a three minute lapse in the with team camps, travel and competition. happy to share knowledge on how second period and conceded three goals the national program is progressing. Tom Hoad, highly respected in the world of and then we only conceded one for the Still very highly respected throughout water polo and has extensive contacts and remainder of the game. Attack wise Europe and a valuable contact to have in knowledge of the happenings throughout we were much better - probably due player negotiations and placements into the world. Tom is fantastic in gaining to more time to set and player belief European clubs. in their ability to put it past the lesser opportunities for competition and common credentialed goal keepers. training when teams look to travel overseas Andrew Stanford sports medicine and prepare for major events. At our coordinator. Ensured player monitoring The final game against Montenegro was request he attends the calendar conference and servicing of players was adequate. tragic, after breaking out to a 5-2 lead every year to ensure Australian teams we missed a one on none opportunity to are entered into international events and Andrew Yanitsas sports science go to a 6-2 lead at half time. We allowed training agreements. coordinator. Coding of games for Montenegro to get back into the game coaches, player review. as players seized up in front of goals in Australian Sports Commission for their Jeff Barrow, All stars game funding and the second half. This has to be a mental continued support by way of direction, organization. Without Jeff’s considerable issue, as we saw so many fantastic guidance and funding. Many thanks also support this game would never have opportunities we created go begging to our sport liaison officers, Deb Waser, whilst allowing Montenegro to capitalise Mel Backhouse and Wanda Sipa who eventuated. with easy goals at the other end. have been forever helpful in their ongoing David Lyall recently appointed media support for the program and myself The team was Joel Dennerley, Richie liaison officer who has worked to provide personally in developing and refining my Campbell, Tim Cleland, Mitchell Baird, much appreciated media exposure and coaching role to be more successful. Robbie Maitland, Anthony Martin, coverage of the sport. Johnno Cotterill, Sam McGregor ©, Gavin Paul Oberman, assistant coaching role. Referees’ Commission and in particular Woods, Rhys Howden, Billy Miller, Aaron WAIS coach. Daniel Flahive and Michael Hart who Younger, Aidan Roach. Frank Otto, who has been extremely toured with the team. Acknowledgements valuable in his European liaison role and Barry Grant, goal setting/leadership The list is long and there are many as assistant coach for the national team. seminars for the national squad. people who work tirelessly behind the Chris Wybrow, NSWIS coach and Andrew Gott, traveling physio to world scenes to ensure success of our program. assisted during world league preliminary league finals. Andrews experience as a Those who I would like to highlight include: rounds in Sydney. past national team player was a great Chris Harrison CEO for his ongoing Simon Daley, QAS coach and assisted compliment to his high level of treatment support of the men’s program national team at world league. provided and the players appreciated and approving the long list of having another voice of knowledge Dalibor Maslan VIS and Eddie Denis SASI concerning international water polo. recommended/ proposed activities that for their assistance at national camps. are deemed highly important if we are Adam Smith, physio world league Jon Harmer, for his managerial work going to be successful internationally. preliminary rounds. throughout the year on various tours. John Whitehouse, like Tom, he is held in Jon has been rewarded with a spot CF Specialist training camps coaches high esteem with the international water on the 2012 Olympic team as section Mark Oberman, Andrew Kerr and polo community. John liaises endlessly manager for men’s water polo. Daniel Marsden. with FINA and national federations to ensure that our national teams Garry Rydberg stepped with ease into National league clubs and coaches for receive every opportunity to travel and the manager’s role for the world league/ their ongoing support and cooperation compete to the best of our ability and world cup tour. with national team requirements.

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 17 State associations, for aligning their European Tour – July 2010 winnable game to the Serbian B side on competitions and projected pathways The national junior boys contested two the last day. There were, however, many with that of national team requirements. European tournaments in Macedonia positives to arise from the tournament, notably five players tasting their first AWPI board, for their approval and Russia in July and August, finishing international games. We were able to allowing the preparation of the team a creditable third place in both events. catch the teams by surprise with our for internatinal competition and the The squad of 15 players included 10 of strong counter-attack game, which ongoing support for the men’s program. last year’s World Championship party, with five new players - Thomas Dayman set up some big attacking score lines, NTC programs, for providing the daily from SA, Sam Quinn from WA, Hamish especially in the last game against training environment for national Cuthill, Clayton Whittaker and Connor Serbia B. The zone defence executed squad players across all teams, and Martin from NSW joining the squad. throughout the entire tournament their ongoing support of the national For all of these boys it was their first was very effective and no team scored scholarship program. international water polo experience. more than one goal against us while playing zone, which met our game plan Scott Voysey, organized boot camp and Player missing from last year were Wade of forcing a low percentage shot late led with inspiration during camp. Eames and Michael DeGail from NSW due to scholastic studies, Matthew Giles in the opposition attack allowing us to Lance Johnson, Pro Annox. Sponsor and from QLD due to an injured shoulder counter attack was very effective. Blake provider of product for the men’s team. and Aaron Younger was touring with the Edwards was the stand-out Australian National Men’s Team. player at this tournament, displaying excellent leadership. Both goal keepers John Fox Training Montenegro kept us in touch with the older teams in Senior Men’s Head Coach We started the tour with a training the tournament making many camp against the Montenegro U20 side excellent saves. Adam Richardson who were preparing for their European Training Turkey B91 Junior Men Championships. This was a true baptism of fire for the inexperienced boys who The other activity undertaken on the struggled at times. Morning trainings tour was a training camp conducted in consisted of tactical and technical Istanbul, Turkey. We had 3 days training preparation (extra-man attack, defence, and preparing for the tournament zone defence, counter-attacking in Kazan. We played a practice game skills etc) followed by strength and against the Turkish national team where conditioning training in the pool weights we started poorly, before playing some room and/or swimming sessions. good water polo in the late quarters. Evening trainings consisted of the games The boys had a great time at the grand versus the Montenegro U20 national bizarre buying many gifts for family and team, gaining solid match practice. friends back home. Training Croatia Kazan Tournament This training camp consisted of morning We then ventured to Kazan in Russia sessions on our own doing swimming to contest a five-nation tournament. fitness and skills trainings. The The format of this was a round-robin afternoons saw joint training sessions style, with all teams meeting each other with the YUG Dubrovnik junior teams, during the four days. Despite being a which was not of a great standard. YUG U20 tournament, the competition was were great hosts and provided us with definitely stronger than Macedonia with sports physiologists to assist with testing, highly ranked European teams Serbia, the boys completed many tests and we Greece and Italy, joining Russia and have the results which compare our boys Australia. Third place in such a highly to the Croatian team. A highlight from ranked tournament was a terrific result, this part of the tour was an opportunity but we should have done better. The to play a practice game against the loss to Italy was a disappointment for Croatian Men’s team which was a the boys who did not stick to the game humbling experience for most players. plan. Many appreciative comments were passed on the high standard and level of Skopje Tournament skill that the team exhibited. However, The first tournament was a four-nation I believe the major positive to come out event in Skopje, the capital city of of the tournament was the belief the Macedonia. The tournament teams were players found in their ability and more not U20 teams. We played the senior importantly the belief that they can Macedonian Team a Serbian B side and beat any team if they stick to the game a Macedonian U20 side. While third plan. After humiliating loss to Italy, place was a good result, it was extremely the confidence the boys to beat Russia disappointing to have dropped a very and gain a draw with Serbia helped to

18 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report smash any of the mental barriers or fears this training camp we played games Australian Youth boys B93 they may have held about playing to a against the born 93 and the senior 2010/2011 structured game plan. The most valuable centre forwards team which gave us During the period from July 2010 to June Australian player for this tournament as some strong competition. 2011, unfortunately I was not able to get determined by the management was organised more than one training camp Edward Slade, who performed superbly Sydney Camp – 3 Days after for that period of time being extremely in goals in the three games he started National League busy with running the National Training as keeper (James Clark played the other The training camp in Sydney was the Centre in Melbourne for both genders one). He was named the goalkeeper of last stage of preparation for the World and being involved with Women’s the tournament. Sam Quinn, who backed Championships. We invited 18 boys to National Program. Apart from the up his strong performance in Skopje with training camp that has been held in another fine display especially in playing the training camp where we selected Perth in January 2011 straight after the centre-back role. the squad to tour Europe later in the year. All sessions were skills and game the U20s National Championship, my Conclusion preparation. We did not have all of the original plan was to tour overseas with the boys again even being non travelling Obviously results are what everyone players at this camp as 3 players were at year for that age group and to run few looks at and from that end we had some the world league preliminary rounds in state training camps with respective terrific tournaments. Our third placing New Zealand and players were still not state members while on the trip in in the Russian tournament was our best back from professional duties overseas. certain states with Women’s National result in terms of the calibre of teams We selected 15 boys to tour with 3 League Tigers Team. The reason that I that were competing. A draw in the final reserves. haven’t been able to complete what was game against Serbia was just not enough planned is that I had been appointed to to win the tournament, which featured • Goal Keeper: Edward Slade (NSW) tour with Australian National Women’s two of the top three teams to finish at • Goal Keeper: James Clark (WA) team at the FINA World Championship last year’s world championships. • Centre Forward: James (BJ) Howden (QLD) in Shanghai. Although the respective To give a high number of players • Centre Forward: Jeremy Davie (NSW) year of activities has not been extremely exposure to competition at the busy I am very pleased to say that the • Centre Back: Aaron Younger (WA) international level, over a prolonged training camp in Perth went very well period (five weeks). I also wanted to • Centre Back: Sam Quinn (WA) considering that we were doing it in identify which players were capable of • Centre Back: Matt Giles (QLD) conjunction with National Men’s Centre maintaining consistent form over this • Centre Back: Connor Martin (NSW) Forward Camp. The boys were working intensive period. hard those 3 days of camp being 3 • Left Hander: Wade Eames (NSW) hours in the water twice a day. We were To have players understand and practise • Left Hander: Adam Polivka (NSW) focusing on implementing the new the systems that will be utilised in our efficient way of movements through the world championship assault. • Driver/Shooter: Clayton Whittaker (NSW) water into the game situation and also To play with belief and confidence! • Driver/Shooter: Blake Edwards (VIC) defensive structure of extra man play. • Driver/Shooter: Paul Sindone (NSW) The whole group had a team presence The current squad is an excellent group by being in full Aus national outfit, at of dedicated athletes. • Driver/Shooter: James Fannon (WA) all times. At the end of the camp the • Driver/Shooter: Nick Redbond (WA) Benefits Derived From Tour players were debriefed about their performances at the camp and what is • Confidence and the belief we can beat Non Travelling Reserves expected from them in the future and anybody. • Nick Godfrey (QLD) what areas they need to improve. • Confidence in the game-plan. • George Ford (WA) • Exposure to international competition • Perry Sort (WA) Dalibor Maslan over an extended period. • Michael DeGail (NSW) B93 Junior Men • The opportunity to “blood” new players and experiment with tactics and Acknowledgements positional variations. On a final note, I would like to thank Perth Camp – 3 Days after U20s David Swift (team manager), Garry Ryberg (team manager) and Daniel The training camp in Perth was the Flahive (referee) for their contributions first stage of preparation for the World to the national junior team program. Championships in August 2011. We A considerable amount of time was invited 20 boys to the training camp volunteered by David and Garry and in where we selected a smaller squad to tour Europe later in the year. All organising camps and the international morning sessions were fitness and skills tour, while Daniel was heavily involved preparation while all afternoon trainings in all training sessions with opponents were physical preparation (weights) and and the tournaments. Their support game and extra man practise. During throughout the tour was invaluable.

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After our very good the favorites, even though the USA had Of these 22 games 14 of them were performances in the World not lost a major competition since the against teams ranked higher than Beijing Olympics. The USA came out us (2009 rankings) in which we lost League Finals in 2010 where firing and were not going to give up their 2 in regulation time and 3 in penalty we won the silver medal but mantle easily and scored 2 goals in their shootouts. lost to the USA twice in penalty very first two attacks. Australia looked shootouts (once in the round unsettled and nervous and played accordingly. The game was all but over at Country Played Won Draw Lost and the other in the final), we half time with the USA leading 6-0. 2 (2 lost were looking to build on this USA (1) 6 3 1 To the players credit they did not P/S) performance in the World Cup in lie down and came out and scored CAN (2) 2 1 1 0 New Zealand as we had gained two goals themselves at the start of qualification for this through the the second half with their first two RUS (3) 5 5 0 0 attacks. Unfortunately on our third withdrawal of Africa & Brazil. GRE (4) 2 2 0 0 attack a penalty shot was stopped by In preparation for this we had a training the USA goalkeeper, which halted our ITA (9) 2 2 0 0 camp with the USA at the AIS in Canberra momentum. From then on we created CHN 1 (lost numerous opportunities but rushed and 4 2 1 during August, which was followed by (10) P/S) the 10th Anniversary Sydney Olympics poor shot selection did not allow us to Tournament, in Sydney at Homebush. bridge the gap apart from a late goal in KAZ 2 2 0 0 the 4th quarter to go down 6-3. This was an extremely strong JPN 2 2 0 0 tournament with the top 5 teams from This was a disappointing way to end the the World League participating, USA, 2010 International season, as we did not 2011 Training Camps Greece, Russia, China & Canada. We play to our potential in the biggest game Training camps were held in early went through the rounds undefeated of the year. The pleasing part was that we January (AIS), Jan/Feb (Gold Coast), with our only blemish being a 10-10 were now obviously the 2nd best team March (Syd) & April (AIS). On top of this draw with Canada. More importantly in the world and in a good position at the half way mark of the Olympic cycle. we had the Italian team come out for a we beat the USA 10-9 in the rounds training camp/test series in Perth during and 10-8 in the final to make up for our Institute Challenge Feb were we played 5 test matches. We previous 2 penalty shootout losses. The 6th running of the annual Institute won 13-10, 16-7, 13-9 & 10-7 while World Cup, Christchurch Challenge was held at the AIS in November drawing the 2nd test 11-11. New Zealand and was won by Queensland for the We would like to thank the Dolphins, 3rd time 10-8 against NSWIS. The VIS We went into the World Cup very Fremantle and Torpedoes clubs for competed for the 1st time as a squad and confident of being able to defend our hosting the games as they all went out won their first medal with a 7-6 win over title that we won back in 2006 at Tianjin, of their way to help promote the tests WAIS. The Composite team finished 5th. China. We hadn’t lost a game of water and big crowds attended all the games. polo in 2010 during normal playing Canada Cup World League time, however we had lost 3 penalty Due to injuries, work commitments shootouts, twice USA & China. The international season started and giving some players valuable immediately after the National League We went through the rounds undefeated international experience we took finals and we picked 13 players to fly to beating New Zealand 17-4, USA 7-5 a relatively inexperienced team to Auckland for round 1. We beat NZ 16-5, and Russia 10-8 to top our group. This Montreal for a training camp and the Japan 16-3 & China 11-10. then put us up against Greece in the Canada Cup. We then replaced 4 snr players for the quarterfinals who have been a bit of a The team performed very well defeating rounds in Sydney and went through the bogey team for us over the last decade. China 5-4, Italy 15-11, and Canada 11-5 rounds undefeated beating Aus Jnrs 14- We accounted for them quite easily 11 in the rounds, then in the semi final we 6, Japan 14-5, NZ 10-6 & China 9-7. to 7 which then set us up for a semi final beat Italy again 13-9 to advance to the clash with Russia. After being ahead 8-5 final against China. As part of our World League Finals and 11-8 the Russians fought back with preparation we attended the Kirishi Cup the help of a lopsided penalty count to Unfortunately the Chinese were too in Russia were we finished 2nd to the strong and captalised on their chances take the game to 11-10 with two minutes host nation. Our results were USA 7-7, on their way to defeating us 7-9. remaining before we held on for the win. Greece 14-11, Russia 10-19, Hungary 15- 15 & Kazakhstan 16-7. This put us in the final against the USA 2010 Internationals played and there was a lot of talk around the Played 25 games. Won 19, drew 4 (lost 3 Italy was our next stop for a training pool and on the websites that we were in penalty shoot out), lost 2. camp and one off test with the Italians

20 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report at their new national team-training base inception of the Women’s World League test series with the New Zealand Senior in Ostia. We spent 5 days of training and back in 2004 with the inaugural year Women’s and collected a silver medal in defeated them 11-10 in the test match & 2006 being the only time we haven’t a tournament in Los Alamitos. before heading to Tianjin, China for the medalled. In September 2010 the team travelled World League Finals. Throughout 2010 -11 the following to Russia and to Greece. In Zlatoust, The squad consisted of 15 players who programs were run for our 2nd tier Russia they played four test matches we rotated through the finals based senior players and junior players:- against the reigning World Champions on their performances. We started very World Student Games losing three and winning one. In Athens strongly with a 14-6 demolishing of they contested a nation tournament Spain, before beating Canada 10-8. This A training camp was held in Sydney and finished in 2nd place losing final to meant the winner of the Russian game following the National League Finals Russia 8-11. This was followed with 6 would qualify first in our group and series. This camp, held in conjunction test matches against Greece winning 3, unfortunately a 0-3 first quarter put us with the Born 91 National Women ran drawing 1 and losing 2 by 1 goal. behind the eight ball and we couldn’t for 6 days over the period 7 - 12 May. The preparation for the FINA Junior recover losing 9-12. Our quarterfinal win The focus of the camp was to define the Women’s World Championships against Greece 10-8, set us up for a semi Team responsibilities and expectations, started with a training camp at the AIS, with the USA. We started strongly and held test player fitness, begin the selection Canberra after the Institute Challenge a 6-5 halftime lead, but unfortunately a 0-2 process for the WSG team, introduce the with 26 players. This was followed with 3rd quarter gave the USA the break they team tactics, and play training games another training camp in Perth, January needed and went on to beat us 7-8 after versus the Junior Women. we levelled at 7-7 in the 4th. after the National Junior Championships Eddie Denis would Iike to thank Jenny with the Born 93’s National Squad. This then put us in the Bronze medal Liessmann (manager), Peter Szliagyi match against hometown favourites and Ryan Moar for helping organise the After the National League Final we had a China. We played our most inexperienced training camps in Sydney. selection camp with 16 players in Sydney team resting Bronwen Knox & Glencora with the World University Games Squad. Ralph for this match to give our juniors Born 91’s They then played in the second round of the the opportunity to perform under the The Australian Junior Women’s Water World League preliminaries in Sydney due highest pressure. The team played very Polo Program had a successful 12-month to Kazakhstan withdrawing and performed tough defence especially in the 2nd half campaign, which included two overseas very creditably winning two games against as we turned a 3-4 deficit at halftime tours, three training camps in Australia Japan 12-7 and New Zealand 13-8 and into a 7-5 victory. An outstanding team and the opportunity to play on the World losing to both the Australian Senior team performance, which set us up well for the League Preliminary Rounds in Sydney. 6-14 and China 7-12. up coming World Championships for the In July 2010 the Team travelled to Peter Szilagyi would Iike to thank all Seniors & Juniors. Auckland, New Zealand and Los Angeles, coaches, athletes, officials, volunteers This was the 6th medal since the California. The team had a successful and parents for supporting the program.

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 21 Born 93’s and defeating Canada 11-10. Born 94’s The 12 month period from July 1, 2010 In March 2011 the team had a ten The born 94’s or Youth Squad – June 30, 2011 was a particularly busy day tour to Hawaii for an invitational participated in the following activities:- one for the National Born 1993 or Later tournament hosted by the University of In July 2010 attended the Pan Pac’s in Girls Squad. Hawaii were they defeated University of Auckland, New Zealand. This was the California – East Bay 9-8 and University squad’s first main event together as a In July 2010 a squad of 15 players of California – San Diego 10-7 and losing Team. During the Pan Pacs we selected toured Greece and The Netherlands to Canada Snr women 7-15, San Diego two even teams who competed one taking part in two training camps and State University 8-10, University of week against U20’s (born 91’s) and the two international competitions over a Southern California 7-15 and University second week against U18’s (born 93’s). 3-week period. of Hawaii 8-10. This was then followed up with a test In the 5 team Pythia Cup we finished Ryan Moar would like to thank series and a joint training camp with 2nd after beating Serbia 21-3, France Tracey Mirabito (manager) for her Youth New Zealand Team. Overall this tour was very beneficial and the teams 10-2 drawing with Greece 10-10 and tireless efforts in assisting with all first milestone in the road to Perth. losing to Hungary 8-12. arrangements for tours plus training camps and other administrative tasks Aleks Osadchuk toured around Australia The Butterfly Trophy in Emmen, Holland throughout the year. Also, thanks to and conducted state based training was contested by 6 nations in which we both of the referees that toured with the camps in Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane finished 5th after losing to Hungary 17- squad – Andrew Carney (European Tour) and Perth. These training camps are 20, Greece 9-12, Italy 10-11, Holland 7-9 and Gabor Boros (Hawaii Tour). a fantastic opportunity to see the athletes in their own environment. We have used slightly extended squads for greater athlete exposure while teaching individual skills and technical requirements to help prepare all players for the Youth squad. From these training camps we selected 15 players for the European tour to Italy & Hungary for a training camp and to Greece for the Itea Cup, in July. Aleks Osadchuk would Iike to thank all coaches, athletes, officials, volunteers and parents for supporting the program. For all our programs to run so smoothly there is a lot of people that I definitely need to thank as without their efforts, commitment and passion we certainly would not be as successful as we have been over the past 7 years. A huge thank you must go to the following: • To all the athletes who participated in all the programs from the seniors through to the born 94’s. Unfortunately some of you were not selected in certain teams or squads, while others were rewarded for their performances and dedication. Without all of you there to help each other develop and push your teammates to the extremes, the pursuit of everyone becoming better players none of our results would have been possible. • Lynne Morrison & Jenny Liessmann have done a fantastic job managing the teams over the last 12 months. Without their efforts the tours would not have run so smoothly and the team’s performances would have been Photo Credit: Anthony Pearse, Pearse Photography affected.

22 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report best-prepared team in the world and are always looking for the edge to make the difference between success and failure. • The National League coaches, who have been very supportive and understanding of the National team’s commitments and the need for the team to have training camps throughout the season. • Chris Harrison, John Whitehouse & the AWPI office for their full support in helping the program run smoothly. • AWPI board for being supportive and understanding the difficult circumstances that the team goes through with the changing of so many players after the Olympics. • Reg Hatch for his personal advice and guidance in helping be become a better coach. • 2nd last but not least to Karen Buffier for the tremendous job she does in the everyday administration of the AIS program. With Karen being on maternity leave for a good part of Photo Credit: Anthony Pearse, Pearse Photography the year, Cathy Perre filled in and did a fantastic job. Without their help & • Liz Steet, Laura Schwab, James Trotter • The Sports Science staff working support my job would be a nightmare. (physios) and Grace Bryant (doctor) with the SIS/SAS programs and Ted for their continual fantastic efforts in Polglaze, Sally Clark our Sport Science • Finally to the best wife in the world keeping the players fit, healthy and Coordinators over the last 12 months Sonia and my beautiful children Rebel always allowing us to get our best for doing a superb job in keeping and Cooper. Without your full support team in the water. the squad and coaches abreast of and love I certainly would not be able the latest training techniques and • My assistant & SIS/SAS coaches to devote the time to try and help the planning of their physical preparation. throughout 2010-11 Greig Richardson girls achieve their dreams. Laura Garvican has come on board (VIC), Ryan Moar (NSWIS), Aleks in the absence of Sally Clark who is Thank you. Osadchuk (QAS), Peter Szilagyi (WAIS), on maternity leave and has done a Eddie Denis (SASI) & Dalibor Maslan fantastic job. (VIS). They have the responsibility of Greg McFadden working with the girls on a day-to-day • Debra Waser & the AIS, Iain Brambell Women’s Head Coach basis in their home states and when & the ASC, John Coates & AOC for their we come together for training camps/ continued support and help. Without tours/tournaments take on a wide their support it would be impossible range of responsibilities that play a to run a world class international huge part in preparing the athletes to program and win international medals. perform at their best. Without these You all continually have looked after guys the program definitely wouldn’t our program beyond our expectations. work or be as successful. • The AIS & SIS/SAS programs support • The Sports Medicine staff working staff for their day to day help in running with the SIS/SAS programs and the programs and in particularly the Andrea Mosler our Sports Medicine strength & conditioning coaches Coordinator for once again doing a lead by Julian Jones, the physiologists fantastic job in organizing and keeping lead by Ted Polglaze & Sally Clark, all the service providers informed and the nutritionists led by Greg Cox, the working towards a common goal. psychologists lead by Alex Gorman in But most recently for all the work she 2010 and Kirsten Peterson in 2011, has put into the Athlete Monitoring the skill acquisition staff led by Adam system, which allows us to keep a daily Gorman and the performance analysis check on all the athlete’s health, which staff led by Tamara Kerford. They play a has proved invaluable. huge part in helping the athletes be the

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 23 > Hall of Fame Dinner 2011 The 3rd Annual Hall of Fame Dinner was held at Novotel Sydney Olympic Park on Friday 6th May 2011

Les Kay Danny Flahive Nicola Zagame 2010 Coach of the Year 2010 Referee of the Year 2010 Junior Female Player of the Year

Sam McGregor 2010 Male Player of the Year

Hall of Fame 2011 Inductees Victoria Brown Back Row (L to R) Les Nunn, Ian Mills, Chris Wybrow 2010 Female Player of the Year Front Row (L to R) Leanne Barnes, Michael Withers, Janine Kerr (for Peter Kerr)

24 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report Women’s Team of the Decade Naomi McCarthy, Bronwen Knox, Gemma Beadsworth, Rebecca Rippon

Men’s Team of the Decade Gavin Woods, Sam McGregor, Thomas Whalan, Trent Franklin, Nathan Thomas

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 25 > Athletes’ Commission Report

The Athletes Commission over • Represent the Athletes on AWPI’s board National Water Polo League the past 12 months has provided through the Athletes Commission (NWPL) – Review Chairman who is a voting member of an active voice of the athletes in Through the National Water Polo the board; our sport to the AWPI Board and League Review the members of the • Nominate representatives from among its executive staff. Athletes Commission provided their their members to represent Australian insight into the existing structure of Water Polo Athletes on AWPI as The current Athletes Commission was the league and many proposed some requested from time to time; formed after the Beijing 2008 Olympic potential improvements. We feel it is Games. The commission comprises Nikita • Nominate athletes for election by such a critical component of the elite Cuffe (2004 & 2008 Olympian), Bronwyn ballot to the Australian Olympic pathway for our athletes. The continual Knox (2008 Olympian), Toby Jenkins Committee Athletes’ Commission; improvement of the elite pathway is very (2004 Olympian), Thomas Whalan • Provide leadership and direction on important for the success of our athletes (2000, 2004 & 2008 Olympian) and Trent matters that directly relate to Water on the world stage. Franklin (2004 & 2008 Olympian). Polo Athletes. We would like to thank all stakeholders The commissioner’s roles as outlined in In the last year we have worked through for their contribution to this also. There the charter are to: a consultative process to review and is much focus on the athletes which is • Advise the board of AWPI on any where relevant provide recommendation important for the sport. It is however matters relating to water polo which to the board. The following are some of important to thank the clubs, states and impact on Water Polo Athletes; the issues represented. community that allow us to perform at our best. We would like to thank the Australian Water Polo Inc. Board and its CEO for engaging the review and we look forward to the future of the peak competition in Australia. Elite Athlete Pathway We have recently seen changes to the Elite Athlete Pathway, through the changes of the U18 competition. The Athletes Commission after some robust discussion provided its feedback to the CEO relating to views of the athletes. The ability to have this feedback sought from the CEO and the Board is a great asset to both the athletes and the sport as a whole. The Athletes’ Commission would like to encourage any athletes who have any issues, concerns or ideas they may have relating to the sport. We look forward to working with Australian Water Polo and its athletes to further develop our sport on a domestic and international stage over the coming year.

Trent Franklin Chairman Australian Water Polo Athletes’ Commission

Photo Credit: Anthony Pearse, Pearse Photography

26 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report > Referees’ Commission Report

The Commission has continued appreciated post game feedback from 2011 Current Commission to provide recommendations to coaches who they respect. Members the AWPI Board on referees to We want to ensure that we develop Michael McNeill, Michael Hart, Mike be included on the FINA list and referees each season and having Defina, Scott Schweickle and Phil Scales. appropriately qualified Delegates is an in relation to appointments to important aspect of the assessment and Financial Assistance for National International Tournaments. development process. League and FINA List Referees A number of FINA List referees asked This year has also seen the Commission The commission will continue to for touring shirts that they could give liase with National Senior Coaches to approach suitably qualified delegates as presents to other referees and we provide Referees for NTC tournaments to undertake referee assessment and provided NL with polo shirts to wear to and National training camps. oversee the correct running of National League games. NL games. The commission would like to 2011 FINA Referees: Noel Harrod, Daniel thank Chris Harrison for supporting this Flahive, Nicola Johnson, Nick Hodges, We also hope that coaches are prepared initiative. Andrew Carney and Megan Varlow. to provide their home delegate with a copy of the game video, if appropriate. We would like to thank John 2012 FINA Referees: Daniel Flahive, Many coaches understand the benefit of Whitehouse, Chris Harrison and Peter Andrew Carney Nicola Johnson, Nick referee development therefore we would Hobday for their assistance in 2011 and Hodges, Daniel Bartels, Megan Varlow be happy for them to add constructive look forward to 2012. and Gabor Boris. comments for the Delegate’s use. The commission wish to thank and National Age Championships Michael McNeill congratulate Noel Harrod on many years Chairman We have made a concerted effort in of service to Australian and International Australian Water Polo Referees’ Commission 2011 to ensure we have a commissioner, Water Polo. Noel will continue to referee FINA List Referee, or National League in Australia. Referee at all championships to act National League as Technical Director. We believe this an important role as many referees During 2011 we built on our group of appreciate the regular assessment delegates and would like to thank Greg and value the referee structure and McFadden and John Fox for allowing organization. the institute coaches to handle this important role. We’d also like to thank FINA List Referees are required each year the institute coaches for their consistent to make themselves available for one of efforts. I know that many referees these tournaments.

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 27 > National Capitation 2011

SENIOR JUNIOR SCHOOL FLIPPA AFFILIATE TOTAL

Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female TOTAL

QLD 191 164 283 1122 33 91 75 106 7 16 589 1499 2088

NSW 932 663 750 855 124 133 319 297 45 37 2170 1985 4155

ACT 61 48 147 122 2 4 210 174 384

VIC 582 229 294 257 26 7 902 493 1395

TAS 25 19 99 73 159 211 11 4 294 307 601

SA 52 29 83 50 3 8 138 87 225

WA 587 379 273 270 340 303 3 2 1203 954 2157

NT

TOTALS 2430 15312 1929 2749 316 435 734 706 97 78 5506 5499 11005

3961 4678 751 1440 175 11005

% of Total Gender 44% 28% 35% 50% 6% 8% 13% 13% 2% 1% % of Total 22% 14% 18% 25% 3% 4% 7% 6% 1% 1% 50% 50%

2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11

No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % No. %

QLD 2563 21.5 2424 20.0 2492 21.7 2730 21.7 2806 25.0 2088 19.0

NSW 5510 46.1 5349 44.1 5100 44.4 5048 40.1 3925 35.0 4155 37.8

ACT 179 1.5 334 2.8 160 1.4 248 2.0 326 2.9 384 3.5

VIC 1147 9.6 1145 9.4 1253 10.9 1347 10.7 1338 11.9 1395 12.7

TAS 533 4.5 533 4.4 525 4.6 704 5.6 683 6.1 601 5.5

SA 226 1.9 238 2.0 219 1.9 273 2.2 234 2.1 225 2.0

WA 1725 14.4 2049 16.9 1742 15.2 2253 17.9 1896 16.9 2157 19.6

NT 61 0.5 61 0.5 NIL

TOTAL 11944 12133 11491 12603 11208 11005

QLD NSW ACT VIC TAS SA WA NT

28 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report > National Championship Results 2010/11

MEN’S NATIONAL LEAGUE 16 & UNDER BOYS 14 & UNDER BOYS February - May 2011, Finals Sydney Hobart, October 2010 Canberra, April 2011 1 Fremantle Mariners 1 Melville Sharks 1 Cronulla Blue

2 Victorian Tigers 2 Brisbane Barracudas 2 KFC Breakers

3 Sydney University Lions 3 Melbourne Collegians 3 Melville Sharks

4 Brisbane Barracudas 4 UNSW Wests Black 4 City Beach Bears

5 Uni NSW Wests Magpies 5 UWA City Beach 5 Drummoyne Devils Red

6 KFC Queensland Breakers 6 Cronulla Blue 6 Sydney University

7 Balmain Tigers 7 Hunter Hurricanes 7 Brisbane Barracudas 8 Hunter Hurricanes 8 Drummoyne Devils 8 Hunter Hurricanes 9 Drummoyne Devils 9 Sydney University 9 UNSW Wests 10 UWA Torpedoes 10 Dolphins 10 Drummoyne Devils Black 11 Fyfe Adelaide Jets 11 Melville Saints 11 Alstonville 12 Cronulla Sharks 12 Adelaide United 12 Ovens & Murray 20 YEARS & UNDER JUNIOR MEN 13 Adelaide Vikings 13 Sydney Northern Beaches Melbourne, July 2010 1 New South Wales Blues 14 KFC QLD Breakers 14 City Beach Red

2 Victoria 15 Cronulla Black 15 Tasmania

3 Queensland 16 UNSW Wests White 16 Balmain

4 Western Australia 17 Australian Capital Territory 17 Melbourne Collegians

5 South Australia 18 Tasmania 18 Adelaide United

20 YEARS & UNDER JUNIOR MEN 19 Sydney Northern Beaches 19 Australian Capital Territory Perth, January 2011 20 Richmond 20 Cronulla Black 1 New South Wales Blues

2 Queensland

3 Western Australia Gold

4 New South Wales Waratahs

5 South Australia

6 Western Australia Black

7 Victoria

18 & UNDER BOYS Brisbane, April - May 2011 1 New South Wales Blues

2 Western Australia Gold

3 Victoria

4 Queensland Maroon

5 New South Wales Waratahs

6 Queensland White

7 Western Australia Black

8 South Australia

9 Australian Capital Territory

10 Tasmania Photo Credit: Anthony Pearse, Pearse Photography

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 29 > National Championship Results 2010/11

WOMEN’S NATIONAL LEAGUE 16 & UNDER GIRLS 14 & UNDER GIRLS February - May 2011, Finals Sydney Hobart, October 2010 Canberra, April 2011

1 Brisbane Barracudas 1 Drummoyne Devils Red 1 Cronulla Blue

2 Cronulla Sharks 2 Sydney Northern Beaches Blue 2 Melville 3 Victorian Tigers 3 Hunter Hurricanes 3 Drummoyne Devils 4 Fremantle Marlins 4 Sunshine Coast 4 Rivercity 5 Sydney University Lions 5 Cronulla Black 5 City Beach Bears 6 KFC Queensland Breakers 6 Melville Sharks

7 Balmain Tigers 7 Dolphins 6 Ovens & Murray

8 Hunter Hurricanes 8 Brisbane Girls Grammar School 7 UNSW Killer Whales

9 Uni NSW Killer Whales 9 UNSW Killer Whales Black 8 Dolphins White

10 UWA Torpedoes 10 KFC QLD Breakers 9 KFC Breakers 11 Drummoyne Devils 11 Brisbane Barracudas 10 Sydney Northern Beaches 12 Fyfe Adelaide Jets 12 Stuartholme 11 Hunter Hurricanes 20 YEARS & UNDER JUNIOR WOMEN 13 Adelaide United Melbourne, July 2010 12 Stuartholme 14 Sydney Nth Beaches White 1 New South Wales Blues 15 Cronulla Black 13 Tasmania 2 Queensland 16 Melville Saints 14 City Beach Red 3 Western Australia 17 UNSW Killer Whales Yellow 15 Brisbane Barracudas 4 NSW Waratahs 18 Melbourne Collegians 16 Australian Capital Territory 5 Victoria 19 Essendon 17 Essendon 6 South Australia 20 Tasmania 18 Cronulla Black 20 YEARS & UNDER JUNIOR WOMEN 21 Triton Perth, January 2011 19 Dolphins Blue 22 Drummoyne Devils Black 1 Queensland 20 Balmain Tigers 23 Sydney University 2 New South Wales Blues 24 NYP Dragons 21 Adelaide United 3 Western Australia

4 Victoria

5 New South Wales Waratahs

6 South Australia

18 & UNDER GIRLS Brisbane, April - May 2011

1 Queensland Maroon

2 Western Australia Gold

3 New South Wales Blues

4 New South Wales Waratahs

5 South Australia

6 Queensland White

7 Western Australia Black

8 Victoria Photo Credit: Anthony Pearse, Pearse Photography

30 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report > National Team Results 2010/11

SENIOR MEN Spain 9 Australia 7 (S McGregor Sam McGregor, Billy Miller, FINA World League Super Finals, Nis, Serbia, Day 1 3, R Campbell, A Martin, Nicholas O’Halloran, July, 2010 A Younger, B Miller). Luke Quinlivan, Joel Swift, Mitchell Baird, Ritchie Campbell, David Will, Daniel Young. Romania 11 Australia 9 (B Miller Stephen Cody, John Cotterill, Day 2 3, R Campbell, S McGregor 2, Head Coach: John Fox. Assistant Joel Dennerley, Rhys Howden, R Maitland, A Younger). Coach: Paul Oberman. Sam McGregor, Rob Maitland, Anthony Martin, Billy Miller, Nick Australia 26 (B Miller, A Younger Manager: Jon Harmer. O’Halloran, Aidan Roach, James 4, A Martin, R Campbell 3, Referee: Danny Flahive. Stanton, Joel Swift, Aaron Younger. Day 3 S McGregor, J Swift, R Howden, Team Australia 22 (D Lawrence, S Head Coach: John Fox. N O’Halloran, J Cotterill 2, R Maitland, M Baird) Iran 4. McGregor, J Swift 3, BJ Howden, Assistant Coaches:Paul Oberman, Day 1 T Cleland, B Edwards, D Young 2, Frank Otto. Final Group A: Spain 6, Romania 4, R Campbell, R Howden, B Miller, Points Australia 2, Iran 0. Manager: Garry Rydberg. N O’Halloran, D Will) New Zealand 4. Osteopath: Andrew Gott. Quarterfinals: Serbia 12 Australia Australia 11 (R Campbell, T 9 (R Howden, A Younger 2, Cleland, R Howden, B Miller 2, Referee: Michael Hart. Day 4 Day 2 R Campbell, N O’Halloran, BJ Howden, D Lawrence, J Swift) Australia 10 (S McGregor 3, R Maitland, S McGregor, B Miller). Kazakhstan 7. R Howden, R Campbell 2, Day 1 Semifinals: Group 5-8: Australia R Maitland, A Martin, J Swift) Australia 15 (R Campbell 3, 10 (R Campbell, S McGregor, Croatia 7. Day 5 BJ Howden, R Howden, A Younger, B Miller 2, R Maitland, Day 3 S McGregor, J Swift, B Edwards 2, Australia 19 (B Miller 4, N R Howden) China 6. B Miller, D Will) China 7. O’Halloran, R Howden 3, J Swift, Day 2 Play-offs: 5th & 6th: Romania 9 A Younger, S McGregor, M Baird 2, Australia 8 (B Miller 3, B Edwards, Day 6 Australia 5 (S McGregor 3, R Campbell) South Africa 4. Day 4 R Howden, S McGregor, A Martin, R Campbell). Serbia 8 Australia 6 (A Younger, N O’Halloran, D Young) Japan 6. Day 3 S McGregor 2, J Cotterill, A Martin). Final Serbia, Croatia, Spain, USA, SENIOR MEN Placings Romania, Australia, China, Iran. Final Serbia 9, Australia 6, Croatia 3, FINA World League, Asia/Oceania Round 2, Points South Africa 0. Sydney, May 2011 SENIOR MEN Quarterfinals: Australia 6 Volvo Cup, Miskoich, Hungary, Mitchell Baird, Richard Campbell, (R Howden 2, N O’Halloran, Day 4 February 2011 Steven Cody, Joel Dennerley, Chris A Martin, S McGregor, A Younger) Dyson, Mitchell Emery, Trent Spain 5. Joszef Balczer, Johnno Cotterill, Franklin, Rhys Howden, Tyler Jeremy Davie, Joel Dennerley, Chris Martin, Billy Miller, Adam Polivka, Group 1-4 Semifinals: Dyson, Lachlan Hollis, Rob Maitland, Montenegro 8 Australia 6 Aiden Roach, Thomas Whalan, Day 5 Anthony Martin, Tyler Martin, Team (A Martin 2, R Campbell, Gavin Woods, Carl Zvekan. Team Mace Rapsey, Aidan Roach, S McGregor, J Cotterill, B Miller). Joel Swift, Dan Young, Head Coach: John Fox. Bronze medal: Croatia 9 Australia Aaron Younger, Carl Zvekan. Assistant Coach: Chris Wybrow. Day 6 7 (B Miller 3, A Younger 2, Head Coach: John Fox. Manager: Jon Harmer. S McGregor, R Howden). Assistant Coach: Frank Otto. Referee: Daniel Bartels. Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Final Hungary 8 Australia 4 (J Cotterill Australia, USA, Spain, China, Day 1 Australia 11 (R Howden, C Dyson, Placings 2, J Davie, A Younger). South Africa. R Campbell 2, M Baird, B Miller, Day 1 Australia 9 (A Younger 4, S Cody, G Woods, T Martin) SENIOR MEN Day 2 J Cotterill, J Davie, C Dyson, Kazakhstan 5. FINA World Cup, Oradea, Romania, A Martin, AJ Roach) Canada 7. July-August, 2010 Australia 22 (S Cody, M Baird 4, Australia 7 (J Cotterill 2, C Dyson, R Howden 3, C Dyson, G Woods, Mitchell Baird, Ritchie Campbell, Day 2 Day 3 J Swift, AJ Roach, M Rapsey, A Polivka, A Martin 2, A Roach, John Cotterill, Joel Dennerley, L Hollis) Germany 6. Rhys Howden, Sam McGregor, M Emery, T Whalan) New Zealand 3. Rob Maitland, Anthony Martin, Final Hungary 6, Australia 4, Australia 12 (T Franklin 4, T Billy Miller, Nick O’Halloran, Points Germany 2, Canada 0. Day 3 Whalan 3, G Woods 2, B Miller, Aidan Roach, James Stanton, SENIOR MEN T Martin, C Dyson) Japan 10. Team Joel Swift, Aaron Younger. FINA World League, Asia/Oceania Round 1, Head Coach: John Fox. Australia 9 (A Roach, R Campbell, Auckland, May 2011: Assistant Coach: Paul Oberman. Day 4 R Howden, M Baird 2, T Whalan) Richard Campbell, Timothy China 5. Manager: Garry Rydberg. Cleland, Blake Edwards, Team Osteopath: Andrew Gott. John Hahn, James Howden, Final Australia 24, China 17, Japan 12, Referee: Michael Hart. Rhys Howden, Daniel Lawrence Points Kazakhstan 7, New Zealand 0.

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 31 SENIOR MEN BORN ‘91 MEN Matthew Perrott, Nathan Power, European Tour, European Tour, Jayden Smith, Tyler Sinclair. June 2011 July-August, 2010 Coach: Dalibor Maslan. Mitch Baird, Richie Campbell, Tim Jeremy Davie, Thomas Dayman, Manager: Duncan Greenbank. Cleland, Johnno Cotterill, Joel Blake Edwards, James Fannon, BJ Referee: Rowan Woodburn. Dennerley, Rhys Howden, Sam Howden, Anthony Martin, Adam McGregor, Rob Maitland, Anthony Polivka, Sam Quinn, Nick Redbond, BORN ‘93 BOYS Team Martin, Billy Miller, Luke Quinlivan, Perry Short, Paul Sindone, Edward Slovakia Cup, Novaky, Slovakia, Aidan Roach, Joel Swift, Gavin Slade, Clayton Whittaker. July 2010 Team Woods, Aaron Younger. Head Coach: Adam Richardson. France 11 Australia 10 (L Altieri Head Coach: John Fox. Manager: David Swift. Day 1 4, M Perrott, J Smith 2, A Bennie, Assistant Coaches: Paul T Sinclair). Oberman, Frank Otto. BORN ‘91 MEN Manager: Jon Harmer. International Match, Cavtat, Croatia, Hungary 16 Australia 4 July 2010 (G Marshall 2, L Altieri, A Bennie), Day 2 Referee: Daniel Flahive. Slovakia 12 Australia 6 (L Altieri, Australia 12 (A Polivka, G Marshall 2, A Bennie, M Perrott). SENIOR MEN BJ Howden, B Edwards, T Dayman International Tournament, Pescara, Italy, 2, A Martin, J Davie, P Short, Croatia 11 Australia 6 (L Altieri, June 2011 P Sindone) Cavtat 10. G Marshall, A Bennie, S Greenbank, Italy 11 Australia 3 (R Campbell, R Marnell, J Smith), Australia 11 Day 1 BORN ‘91 MEN Day 3 B Miller, A Roach). (A Bennie, N Power, G Ford 2, International Tournament, Skopje, J Basha, G Marshall, S Greenbank, Croatia 11 Australia 9 (B Miller 3, Macedonia, July 2010 M Hannan, M Perrott) Turkey 9. Day 2 A Roach, R Howden, J Swift, Australia 12 (B Edwards 3, R Campbell, T Cleland, R Maitland). J Fannon, A Polivka, J Davie, Serbia 11 Australia 4 (G Marshall Day 1 Day 4 P Sindone 2, P Short) Macedonia 2, A Bennie, M Perrott). Germany 9 Australia 7 (R Campbell Day 3 Juniors 8. 3, R Maitland, A Martin 2). Croatia 12, Serbia 10, Slovakia 8, Macedonia 11 Australia 3 Final Final Day 2 Hungary 6, France 4, Australia 2, Croatia, Italy, Germany, Australia. (A Polivka, B Edwards, J Davie). Points Placings Turkey 0. Serbia B 8 Australia 5 (J Fannon, SENIOR MEN Day 3 A Polivka, A Martin, C Whittaker, BORN ‘93 BOYS Friendly International, Kaposvar, Hungary, P Sindone). Mithat Hantal Memorial Tournament, June 2011 Istanbul, Turkey, July 2010 Hungary 13 Australia 3 (J Cotterill, Final Macedonia 9, Serbia B 6, Australia Australia 8 (L Altieri, A Bennie, R Howden, A Younger). Points 3, Macedonia Juniors 0. D Egan, S Greenbank, M Hannan, Day 1 SENIOR MEN BORN ‘91 MEN M Perrott, N Power, T Sinclair) FINA World League Super Final, Florence, Italy, International Tournament, Kazan, Russia, Slovenia 4. June 2011 August 2010 Serbia 5 Australia 3 (A Bennie 2, Croatia 12 Australia 6 (B Miller 2, Australia 8 (A Polivka 3, J Davie 2, M Perrott), Australia 10 (L Altieri, Day 1 R Campbell, G Woods, R Howden, Day 1 BJ Howden, C Whittaker, Day 2 N Power 2, D Egan, M Hannan, A Roach). P Sindone) Greece 4. M Perrott, R Marnell, J Smith, T Sinclair) Turkey B 4. Australia 13 (S McGregor 3, Italy 12 Australia 7 (A Polivka 2, R Campbell, J Cotterill, G Woods J Davie, P Sindone, N Redbond, Turkey A 8 Australia 7 (A Bennie, Day 2 2, T Cleland, A Martin, J Swift, T Dayman, B Edwards), Australia J Smith 2, L Altieri, D Egan, Day 2 A Roach) Canada 8. 12 (J Davie 4, P Sindone, J Fannon, Day 3 G Marshall), Romania 10 T Dayman, A Martin, A Polivka, Australia 5 (J Smith 2, M Perrott, Montenegro 8 Australia 5 (R Howden P Short) Russia 7. M Hannan, D Egan). Day 3 2, M Baird, A Roach, A Younger) in penalty shootout. FT: 4-4. Australia 9 (B Edwards 2, P Short, Final Serbia, Turkey A, Romania, Placings Australia, Slovenia, Turkey B. Italy 7 Australia 6 (B Miller 2, Day 3 J Davie, BJ Howden, C Whittaker, Day 4 S McGregor, A Younger, A Martin, S Quinn, P Sindone) Serbia 9. BORN ‘93 BOYS R Howden). Serbia 10, Italy 9, Australia 7, Final International Tournament, Acireale, Italy, Russia 0, Greece 0. Goalkeeper of Australia 14 (S McGregor 4, Placings July 2010 tournament: Eddie Slade (AUS). R Howden 3, R Campbell, Hungary 8 Australia 5 (M Perrott Day 5 Day 1 J Cotterill 2, A Younger, 2, S Greenbank, J Basha, N Power). R Maitland, A Martin) China 4. BORN ‘93 BOYS European Tour, USA 11 Australia 7 (A Bennie, For 5th & 6th: Montenegro 8 July 2010 J Smith 2, M Perrott, M Hannan, Australia 7 (S McGregor, Day 2 Day 6 Gabriel Addley, Luca Altieri, G Ford), Italy 9 Australia 2 A Younger 2, R Campbell, Jayden Basha, Alex Bennie, (A Bennie, M Perrott). R Howden, B Miller). Billy Christensen, Daniel Egan, Team Serbia, Italy, Croatia, USA, George Ford, Stewart Greenbank, Australia 10 (J Smith 4, A Bennie, Final Montenegro, Australia, Canada, Matthew Hannan, Ryan Marnell, Day 3 M Perrott 2, M Hannan, Placings China. Gordon Marshall, G Marshall) Germany 8.

32 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report France 10 Australia 7 (A Bennie 3, Final Australia 7, USA 7, Russia 6, China Rowena Webster, Nicola Zagame. Day 4 S Greenbank 2, J Smith, Points 3, Canada 3, Greece 2, NSWIS 0. Head Coach: Greg McFadden. G Marshall). Gold medal: Australia 10 Assistant Coaches: Aleks Australia 8 (M Perrott 3, N Power (N Zagame 3, B Knox 2, Osadchuk, Dalibor Maslan. Day 5 Day 5 2, J Smith, G Ford, G Marshall) A Brightwell, J Moran, R Webster, Manager: Lynne Morrison. Montenegro 7. Z Arancini, M Rippon) USA 8. Physiotherapist: Liz Steet. Final Australia, USA, Russia, China, Final Italy, USA, Hungary, Australia, Referee: Noel Harrod. Placings Montenegro, France, Germany. Placings Greece, Canada. Australia 5 (S Smith, J Moran, BORN ‘93 BOYS SENIOR WOMEN R Webster, P O’Neill, A Southern), XV FINA World Cup, Christchurch, New China 4Day 2: Australia 15 International Tournament, Mulhouse, France, Day 1 July-August 2010 Zealand, August 2010 (K Gynther, A Southern 4, Zoe Arancini, Lea Barta, Gemma H Lincoln-Smith, S Smith 2, J Martin, Slovakia 6 Australia 3 (A Bennie, Day 1 Beadsworth, Victoria Brown, J Moran, R Webster) Italy 11. M Hannan, M Perrott). Bronwen Knox, Holly Lincoln- Australia 11 (N Stoltz, K Gofers, France 10 Australia 9 (A Bennie 5, Smith, Jane Moran, Glencora N Zagame 2, K Gynther, Day 2 Day 3 M Perrott 2, N Power, G Marshall). Ralph, Mel Rippon, Sophie Smith, A Southern, H Lincoln-Smith, Ashleigh Southern, Rowena Australia 10 (A Bennie, J Moran, R Webster) Canada 5. Team Webster, Nicola Zagame. Day 3 G Marshall 3, M Perrott 2, Final Australia 9, China 4 Canada 3, Head Coach: Greg McFadden. S Greenbank, J Smith) Turkey 6. Points Italy 1. Assistant Coach: Ryan Moar. Final Semifinals: Australia 13 Slovakia, France, Australia, Turkey. Manager: Lynne Morrison. Placings (A Southern, H Lincoln-Smith 3, Day 4 Physiotherapist: Liz Steet. N Zagame, S Smith 2, R Rippon, BORN ‘93 BOYS K Gynther, P O’Neill) Italy 9. International Friendly, Stuttgart, Germany, Referee: Michael Hart. August 2010 Australia 17 (A Southern 4, Gold medal: China 9 Australia 7 (Z Arancini 2, H Lincoln-Smith, Australia 10 (L Altieri 3, A Bennie, G Beadsworth, N Zagame 3, S Day 5 G Marshall 2, J Basha, G Ford, Day 1 Smith 2, H Lincoln-Smith, R Webster, P O’Neill, N Zagame, M Hannan) Germany 8. J Moran, B Knox, R Webster, A Southern). G Ralph) New Zealand 4. Final China, Australia, Canada, Italy. SENIOR WOMEN Placings Auspole-Longmont 10th Anniversary Australia 7 (B Knox 3, Tournament, Sydney, Australia, August 2010 Day 2 G Beadsworth 2, S Smith, N Zagame) USA 5. Zoe Arancini, Lea Barta, Gemma Beadsworth, Isobel Bishop, Australia 10 (R Webster, G Ralph, Alicia Brightwell, Victoria Brown, Day 3 N Zagame 2, G Beadsworth, Jemma Dessauvagie, Keesja J Moran, B Knox) Russia 8. Gofers, Kate Gynther, Bronwen Final Group B: Australia 6, USA 4, Knox, Holly Lincoln-Smith, Jane Points Russia 2, New Zealand 0. Moran, Glencora Ralph, Mel Rippon, Sophie Smith, Ashleigh Quarterfinals: Australia 11 (G Beadsworth 3, R Webster, Southern, Kelsey Wakefield, Day 4 Team Rowena Webster, Nicola Zagame. G Ralph, N Zagame 2, B Knox, A Southern) Greece 7. Head Coach: Greg McFadden. Assistant Coach: Ryan Moar. Semifinals, Group 1-4: Australia 11 (N Zagame 3, G Beadsworth, Manager: Lynne Morrison. Day 5 B Knox, A Southern 2, J Moran, Physiotherapist: Liz Steet. P G Ralph) Russia 10. Psychologist: Alex Gorman. Gold medal: USA 6 Australia 3 Day 6 Referees: Andrew Carney, Nick (G Beadsworth, B Knox, N Zagame). Hodgers. USA, Australia, China, Russia, Final Australia 15 (N Zagame 4, Canada, Hungary, Greece, New G Ralph, J Moran, A Southern, Placings Day 1 Zealand. H Lincoln-Smith 2, S Smith, B Knox, R Webster) Greece 7. MVP Gemma Beadsworth (AUS).

Australia 10 (B Knox, A Southern SENIOR WOMEN Day 2 3, R Webster 2, G Beadsworth, Canada Cup, Montreal, Canada, G Ralph) USA 9. December 2010 Australia 10 (A Southern 3, Zoe Arancini, Lea Barta, Keesja Day 3 S Smith, Z Arancini 2, I Bishop, Gofers, Kate Gynther, Jessica B Knox, G Ralph) Canada 10. Martin, Rebecca Rippon, Holly Team Australia 13 (B Knox 3, H Lincoln- Lincoln-Smith, Sophie Smith, Day 4 Smith, S Smith, J Moran, R Webster Ashleigh Southern, Nanda Stoltz, 2, Z Arancini, M Rippon) Russia 6. Kelsey Wakefield, Photo Credit: Anthony Pearse, Pearse Photography

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 33 SENIOR WOMEN Australia 16 (B Knox, N Zagame 3, SENIOR WOMEN International Series with Italy, Perth, G Beadsworth, R Rippon, J Moran Kirishi Cup, Kirishi, Russia, Day 2 February 2011 2, S Smith, K Gynther, H Lincoln- June 2011 Smith, M Rippon) Japan 3. Zoe Arancini, Lea Barta, Gemma Australia 7 (N Zagame, R Webster, Day 1 Beadsworth, Keesja Gofers, Australia 11 (N Zagame 3, B Knox, G Beadsworth 2, B Knox) USA 7. Kate Gynther, Bronwen Knox, Day 3 K Gynther 2, R Rippon, J Moran, Holly Lincoln-Smith, Alicia K Gofers, H Lincoln-Smith) China 10. Australia 14 (K Gynther 4, A Southern 3, G Beadsworth 2, B Knox, McCormack, Jane Moran, Patrice Day 2 O’Neill, Glencora Ralph, Melissa SENIOR WOMEN N Zagame, R Webster, H Lincoln- Rippon, Rebecca Rippon, Ashleigh FINA World League, Asia/Oceania Round 2, Smith, Z Arancini) Greece 11. Southern, Nanda Stoltz, Kelsey Sydney, May 2011 Russia 19 Australia 10 (R Webster Wakefield, Nicola Zagame. Team Lea Barta, Gemma Beadsworth, 3, K Gynther 2, G Beadsworth, Day 3 Head Coach: Greg McFadden. Victoria Brown, Keesja Gofers, K Gofers, B Knox, G Ralph, Assistant Coach: Peter Szilagyi. Bronwen Knox, Holly Lincoln- N Zagame). Smith, Jane Moran, Patrice Manager: Lynne Morrison. Australia 15 (K Gynther 5, B Knox O’Neill, Glencora Ralph, Melissa Day 4 4, A Southern 3, R Rippon, Physiotherapist: Liz Steet. Rippon, Rebecca Rippon, Sophie R Webster, G Ralph) Hungary 15. Psychologist: Kirsten Peterson. Smith, Nanda Stoltz, Rowena Team Referees: Andrew Carney, Daniel Webster, Nicola Zagame. Australia 16 (A Southern 5, Flahive, Noel Harrod. Head Coach: Greg McFadden. H Lincoln-Smith 3, N Zagame 2, Assistant Coach: Ryan Moar. Day 5 G Beadsworth, K Gynther, B Knox, Australia 13 (N Zagame 4, G Ralph R Rippon, Z Arancini, G Ralph) Test 1 3, G Beadsworth, Z Arancini 2, Manager: Lynne Morrison. Kazakhstan 7. H Lincoln-Smith, M Rippon) Italy 10. Referees: Daniel Bartels, Australia 11 (J Moran 3, Nicola Johnson. Final Russia, Australia, Greece, USA, N Zagame, G Ralph, G Beadsworth, Placings Hungary, Kazakhstan. Test 2 Day 1 Bye. Z Arancini, P O’Neill, R Rippon, A Southern, K Gofers) Italy 11. Australia 14 (R Rippon, R Webster, SENIOR WOMEN B Knox 3, H Lincoln-Smith, Friendly International, Ostia, Italy, Australia 16 (P O’Neill 3, N N Stoltz, K Gofers, M Rippon, June 2011 Day 2 Zagame 2, G Ralph, N Zagame) Australia 20 & Under 6 Australia 11 (K Gynther, Test 3 G Beadsworth, Z Arancini 2, (H Buckling, E Scott, E-J Grahame, G Beadsworth, B Knox, J Moran, R Rippon, A Southern, E Browne, Z Arancini, I Bishop). K Gynther, M Rippon) Italy 7. N Zagame 2, J Moran, Z Arancini, Australia 14 (N Zagame 4, H A Southern) Italy 10. Lincoln-Smith, B Knox 3, Australia 13 (A Southern, Day 3 K Gynther 3, J Moran, N Zagame R Webster 2, P O’Neill, S Smith) SENIOR WOMEN Test 4 2, P O’Neill, N Stoltz, H Lincoln- Japan 5. FINA World League Super Final, Tianjin, China, June 2011 Smith) Italy 9. Australia 10 (R Webster 4, Day 4 N Zagame, B Knox 2, M Rippon, Zoe Arancini, Gemma Australia 10 (N Zagame, P O’Neill H Lincoln-Smith) New Zealand 6. Beadsworth, Keisha Gofers, Kate Gynther, Bronwen Knox, Holly 3, J Moran, H Lincoln-Smith, Australia 9 (B Knox 3, S Smith, Test 5 Lincoln-Smith, Alicia McCormack, M Rippon, G Ralph) Italy 7. Day 5 H Lincoln-Smith 2, N Zagame, Jane Moran, Glencora Ralph, Australia wins series 4½-½. R Webster) China 7. Rebecca Rippon, Sophie Smith, Final Australia 18, China 12, Japan 3, Ashleigh Southern, Kelsey SENIOR WOMEN Points New Zealand 3. Wakefield, Rowena Webster, FINA World League, Asia/Oceania Round 1, Team Nicola Zagame. Auckland, May 2011 SENIOR WOMEN Head Coach: Greg McFadden. Lea Barta, Gemma Beadsworth, European Tour, Assistant Coaches: Aleks Bronwen Knox, Kate Gynther, June 2011 Osadchuk, Peter Szilagyi. Holly Lincoln-Smith, Alicia McCormack, Jane Moran, Alicia McCormack, Gemma Manager: Jenny Liessmann. Glencora Ralph, Melissa Rippon, Beadsworth, Keesja Gofers, Kate Physiotherapist: James Trotter. Gynther, Sophie Smith, Rebecca Rebecca Rippon, Sophie Smith, Referee: Noel Harrod. Rowena Webster, Nicola Zagame. Rippon, Jane Moran, Bronwen Team Knox, Rowena Webster, Ashleigh Head Coach: Greg McFadden. Australia 14 (K Gynther 4, B Knox, Southern, Glencora Ralph, Holly Day 1 A Southern 3, G Beadsworth 2, Assistant Coach: Greig Lincoln-Smith, Zoe Arancini, G Ralph, N Zagame) Spain 6. Richardson. Team Nicola Zagame, Kelsey Wakefield. Australia 10 (N Zagame 3, Manager: Lynne Morrison. Head Coach: Greg McFadden. G Beadsworth 2, R Rippon, Physiotherapist: Andrea Mosler. Day 2 Assistant Coaches: Aleks B Knox, K Gynther, G Ralph, Referee: Nicola Johnson. Osadchuk, Peter Szilagyi. K Gofers) Canada 8. Australia 16 (K Gynther 4, Manager: Jenny Liessmann. G Beadsworth, R Webster 3, Russia 12 Australia 9 (B Knox, Day 1 Physiotherapist: James Trotter. S Smith, B Knox, N Zagame 2) Day 3 H Lincoln-Smith 3, K Gynther 2, Referee: Noel Harrod. New Zealand 5. G Ralph).

34 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report Australia 10 (R Webster 3, Australia 17 (EJ Grahame 5, BORN ‘91 Day 4 H Lincoln-Smith, A Southern 2, H Buckling 3, S Thomas, G Clarke Day 5 FINA World League, Asia/Oceania Round 2, R Rippon, B Knox, G Ralph) Greece 8. 2, E Scott, R Flint, E Armit, Sydney, Australia, June 2011 A Southern, C Pierce) New Zealand 7. USA 8 Australia 7 (G Beadsworth, USA 7 Australia 5 (A Southern 4, Jayde Appel, Zoe Arancini, Day 5 B Knox 2, H Lincoln-Smith, Day 6 N Zagame, K Gynther). E Scott). Ellie Armit, Isobel Bishop, Hannah Buckling, Bronze medal: Australia 7 Final USA 12, Australia 7, Canada 5, Eliesha Browne, (G Beadsworth, A Southern 2, Points New Zealand 0. Stephanie Calaizis, Devon Boyd, Day 6 K Gynther, R Rippon, R Webster) Michaela Davies, China 5. BORN ‘91 Emma-Jo Grahame, Olivia King, European Tour, Team Maddison Schmid, Emily Scott, Final USA, Italy, Australia, China, September 2010 Ashleigh Southern, Placings Russia, Canada, Greece, Spain. Isobel Bishop, Devon Boyle, Genevieve Venosta, Georgia Clark, Madeline Coburn, Kelsey Wakefield. BORN ‘91 Kimberley Cochrane, Laura David, New Zealand and USA Tour, Head Coach: Peter Szilagyi. Sarah Grunberger, Madison July 2010 Assistant Coach: Tibor Seress. Team Morrison, Genevieve Venosta, Elle Armit, Hannah Buckling, Olivia King, Kathleen McHugh, Manager: Charlene Sommerville. Georgia Clarke, Rachel Flint, Erin Redbond, Danielle White. Emma Jo Grahame, Shannon Head Coach: Peter Szilagyi. Jones, Kayle Leathem, Claire Australia 13 (Z Arancini, Pierce, Serena Reid, Emily Scott, Manager: Charlene Sommerville. A Southern 3, I Bishop 2, Team Ashleigh Southern, Emma Day 1 H Buckling, E Scott, G Venosta, Thillianath, Stephanie Thomas. BORN ‘91 J Appel, O King) New Zealand Friendly Matches, Zlatoust, Russia, Seniors 8. Coach: Peter Szilagyi. September 2010 Manager: Charlene Sommerville. Russia Youth 14 Australia 5 Day 1 Referee: Nicola Johnson. (I Bishop, G Clarke 2, G Venosta). Australia 14 (R Rippon, R Webster, B Knox 3, H Lincoln-Smith, BORN ‘91 Uralochka 15 Australia 13 N Stoltz, K Gofers, M Rippon, International Series, Auckland, (M Coburn 3, S Grunberger, Day 2 N Zagame) Australia 20 & Under July 2010 Day 2 M Morrison 2, G Venosta, 6 (H Buckling, E Scott, I Bishop, G Clarke, D Boyle, E-J Grahame, E Browne, New Zealand 12 Australian L David, K McHugh). Z Arancini, I Bishop). Match Juniors 10 (A Southern 4, 1 K Leathem 2, E Scott, H Buckling, BORN ‘91 E Armit, S Jones). 16th International Memorial Tournament of China Seniors 12 Australia 20 Andrej Mamlhgin, Zlatoust, Russia, Australian Juniors 11 & Under 7 (A Southern 3, Z September 2010 Day 3 Match (A Southern, R Flint 3, EJ Grahame Arancini, I Bishop, O King, 2 2, E Browne, K Leathem, E Armit) Russia 21 Australia 7 (G Venosta E Browne). New Zealand Seniors 11. Day 1 3, M Coburn, I Bishop, D Boyle, L David). Australian Juniors 14 (A Southern 4, E Scott, EJ Grahame, E Browne Australia 18 (D White 4, Australia 20 & Under 12 Match 2, K Leathem, S Jones, E Armit, G Venosta, D Boyle 3, I Bishop, (EJ Grahame, Z Arancini 3, 3 Day 2 S Thomas) NZ Seniors 14. NZ G Clarke, E Redbond 2, M Coburn, Day 4 E Scott 2, H Buckling, I Bishop, wins series 1-0. O King) Uralochka A 15. E Brown, G Venosta) Japan Australia 10 (D Boyle, L David, Seniors 7. BORN ‘91 G Venosta 2, D White, Day 3 Four Nations Tournament, Los Alamitos, USA, M Coburn, G Clarke, July 2010 S Grunberger) Uralochka B 9. BORN ‘93 European Tour, Australia 11 (A Southern 5, Russia 11 Australia 8 (I Bishop 5, July 2010 Day 1 E Armit 2, H Buckling, R Flint, Day 4 G Venosta, D Boyle, G Clarke, C Pierce) Canada 4. S Grunberger). Emily Boland, Matil Connor, Cathryn Earl, Lillian Hedges, Australia 18 (E Scott 3, E Browne, Final Russia, Australia, Uralochka A, Laura Malcolm, K Leathem, H Buckling, Placings Uralochka B. Bridget O’Connor, Eloise Pierce, Day 2 A Southern 2, S Thomas, R Flint, E Tara Pitman, Maddison Schmid, Armit, G Clarke, EJ Grahame, MVP Genevieve Venosta (AUS). Kassandra Sidley, C Pierce, S Jones) New Zealand 1. Team Janies Van Kampen, Tayla Walsh, BORN ‘91 Jess Warwick, Kristyn Watkins, USA 12 Australia 9 (A Southern 6, International Friendly with Greece, Athens, Day 3 Amy Wilson. R Flint, E Armit, EJ Grahame). Greece, September 2010 Head coach: Ryan Moar. Australia 12 (A Southern 4, Greece 11 Australia 10 Manager: Tracey Mirabito. Day 4 E Scott 3, E Browne 2, H Buckling, (G Venosta, G Clarke 3, D Boyle 2, Referee: Andrew Carney. R Flint, EJ Grahame) Canada 12. D White, O King).

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 35 BORN ‘93 20 & UNDER Australia Gold 17 (J Appel 4, C Pythia Cup, Itea, Greece, Barr, D Szilagyi, M Ralph, Day 5 July 2010 Australia Gold 8 (C Barr, J Appel 3, A Masek, B Symons, M Perkins 2, Australia 10 (M Schmid 6, M Connor D Szilagyi 2) Waitakere 2, Australia M Leeson-Smith) NSW Country 2. Day 1 2, T Walsh, C Earl) Greece 10. Green 9 (L Swan, J Zimmerman North Harbour 7 Australia Gold 2, S Forth, S Polivka, S Martin, 6 (M Ralph 4, J Appel, A Masek), Hungary 12 Australia 8 (Australia M Quinn, K Ralston) Marist 9, Australia Green 5 (M du Toit 8 (C Earl 4, T Walsh, M Connor, Day 1 Australia Green 21 (S Forth, 2, L Swan, R Curtis, S Polivka) J Van Kampen, K Watkins), S Martin, M Quinn, M Steere 3, Marist 4. Bronze Medal: Marist 7 Day 2 Australia 21 (M Schmid 6, C Earl Day 6 K Ralston, S Polivka, G McConville Australia Gold 5 (A Masek, 4, T Pitman, J Warwick, M Connor, 2, R Curtis, M du Toit, P Mortimer, E Swete Kelly, K Watkins 2, J Van Kampen, J Zimmerman) Northern Districts 2. M Ralph, J Appel). Gold Medal: B O’Connor, A Wilson) Serbia 3. North Harbour 6 Australia Green 4 North Harbour 6 Australia Gold Australia 10 (M Schmid 5, (S Forth 2, G McConville, M du Toit). Day 3 5 (J Appel 2, A Masek, D Szilagyi, M Connor 4, E Boland) France 2. Day 2 C Barr), Harbour City 10 Australia 18 & UNDER Green 3 (R Curtis, J Zimmerman, Final Hungary 8, Australia 5, Greece 5, Test Series, Auckland, K Ralston). Points France 2, Serbia 0. July 2010 New Zealand Youth 8 Australia Jayde Appel, Chloe Barr, Stephanie BORN ‘93 Green 2 (G McConville, Calaizis, Rebecca Curtis, Savannah Butterfly Trophy, Emmen, Netherlands, Day 3 J Zimmerman), Australia Gold 9 Forth, Emma Johns, Shannan July 2010 (J Appel 4, C Barr 3, D Szilagyi, Martin, Ainsley Masek, Stephanie M Ralph) New Zealand Youth 8. Polivka, Emma Swete Kelly, Greece 12 Australia 9 (M Schmid Belinda Symons, Dorottya Szilagyi, 3, M Connor 2, T Pitman, Team Australia Green 8 (R Curtis 3, Jessica Zimmerman. J Warwick, K Watkins, K Sidley), Day 1 S Forth, S Martin 2, J Zimmerman) Italy 11 Australia 10 (M Schmid Head Coach: Aleks Osadchuk. Team Unknown 6, QE Crushers 8 4, J Warwick 3, T Pitman, T Walsh, Day 4 Australia Gold 3 (J Appel 2, Assistant Coach: Terrill Ashton. C Earl). D Szilagyi). Bronze Medal: Harbour Manager: Jenny MacGregor. Hungary 20 Australia 17 City 6 Australia Gold 2 (C Barr 2). Referee: Nick Hodgers. (M Schmid 5, T Pitman 3, C Earl, New Zealand 11 Australia 7 J Van Kampen 2, L Malcolm, Match 18 & UNDER (S Forth 2, S Martin, J Zimmerman, Day 2 J Warwick, T Walsh, M Connor, 1 J Appel, D Szilagyi, A Masek). K Watkins), Australia 11 (M Schmid Australia Green 9 (S Martin 3, 5, T Pitman, J Warwick 2, S Forth 2, R Curtis, M du Toit, Australia 11 (J Appel 7, Match B O’Connor, K Watkins) Canada 10. J Zimmerman, G McConville) J Zimmermann, D Szilagyi, 2 Marist Blue 2, Australia Gold 14 S Polivka, R Curtis) New Zealand 10. Netherlands 9 Australia 7 (C Barr 5, D Szilagyi, M Ralph, Day 3 (T Walsh 3, T Pitman 2, M Schmid, M Martino 2, A Masek, B Symons, New Zealand 7 Australia 5 Day 1 J Warwick). J Appel) Waikato 1, Australia Match (J Appel 2, J Zimmermann, Green 10 (M du Toit, M Quinn 2, 3 D Szilagyi, S Martin). New Final Greece, Italy, Hungary, The S Forth, S Polivka, R Curtis, L Zealand wins series 2-1. Placings Netherlands, Australia, Canada. Swan, M Steere, S Martin) Hutt 7, Australia Gold 4 (J Appel 2, Emma BORN ‘94 Swete Kelly, C Barr) QE Crushers 4. Pan Pacific Youth Championships, Auckland, July 2010 Australia Green 15 (S Martin 4, Lauren Andronicus, Jayde Appel, S Polivka, G McConville, M Quinn, Chloe Barr, Stephanie Calaizis, J Zimmerman 2, K Ralston, Rebecca Curtis, Megan du Toit, Day 2 M du Toit, S Forth) Canberra 4, Savannah Forth, Emma Johns, Australia Green 6 (R Curtis, Margot Leeson-Smith, Georgia J Zimmerman 2, L Swan, S Forth) McConville, Shannan Martin, UNSW 0. Millie Martino, Ainsley Masek, Australia Green 12 (L Swan, Paige Mortimer, Montana Perkins, J Zimmerman, M du Toit 2, Stephanie Polivka, Madeleine M Steere, K Ralston, M Quinn, Quinn, Mercedes Ralph, Kassia S Martin, R Curtis, S Forth) Team Day 3 Ralston, Madeleine Steere, Waitakere 2, Australia Gold 9 Lucinda Swan, Emma Swete (A Masek, J Appel, D Szilagyi 2, Kelly, Belinda Symons, Dorottya M Ralph, P Mortimer, M Martino) Szilagyi, Emma Williams, Marist Red 5. Jessica Zimmerman. Head Coach: Aleks Osadchuk. Australia Green 5 (J Zimmerman 2, R Curtis, S Martin, S Polivka) Assistant Coach: Terrill Ashton. Day 4 North Harbour 4, Australia Gold Manager: Jenny MacGregor. 4 (J Appel 3, M Ralph) Harbour Referee: Nick Hodgers. City 1. Photo Credit: Anthony Pearse, Pearse Photography

36 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report > Statement by the Board of Directors

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 37 > Independent Auditor’s Report

38 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report > Independent Auditor’s Report

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 39 > Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the Year Ended 30 June 2011 Note 2011 2010 $ $ Revenue from Continuing Operations 2 High Performance 2,653,369 2,631,882 Sport Development 68,287 90,534 National Water Polo League 428,084 445,678 National Championships 175,314 87,804 Management and Governance 786,866 805,856 Total Revenue from Continuing Operations 4,111,920 4,061,754

Expenditure from Continuing Operations 3 High Performance 2,182,834 2,388,561 Sport Development 72,247 86,929 National Water Polo League 428,987 447,583 National Championships 230,938 179,151 Management and Governance 1,071,113 866,054 Total Expenditure from Continuing Operations 3,986,119 3,968,278

Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year 125,801 93,476 Other Comprehensive Income for the Year - - Total Comprehensive Income for the Year 125,801 93,476

The accompanying notes form part of these statements.

40 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report > Statement of Financial Position

For the Year Ended 30 June 2011 Note 2011 2010 $ $ ASSETS Current Assets Cash & Cash Equivalents 4 715,953 513,702 Trade and Other Receivables 5 552,076 372,004 Inventory 6 170,720 182,220 Other 7 159,477 159,449 Total Current Assets 1,598,226 1,227,375 Total Assets 1,612,712 1,256,355

Non-Current Assets Plant & Equipment 8 14,486 28,980 Total Non-Current Assets 14,486 28,980 Total Assets 1,612,712 1,256,355

LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Trade and Other Payables 9 167,299 283,772 Provisions 11 154,030 138,509 Other 10 360,750 71,453 Total Current Liabilities 682,079 493,734

Non-Current Liabilities Provisions 11 42,212 - Total Non-Current Liabilities 42,212 -

Total Liabilities 724,291 493,734

Net Assets 888,421 762,621

Equity Accumulated Funds 888,422 762,621 Total Equity 888,422 762,621

The accompanying notes form part of these statements.

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 41 > Statement of Changes in Equity

For the Year Ended 30 June 2011 Note Accumulated Total Funds Equity Balance at 1 July 2010 669,145 669,145 Surplus/(Deficit) attributable to the entity 93,476 93,476 Balance as 30 June 2010 762,621 762,621 Profit attributable to the entity 125,801 125,801 Balance as 30 June 2011 888,422 888,422

> Statement of Cash Flows

For the Year Ended 30 June 2011 Note 2011 2010 $ $ Cash Flows from Operating Activities 2 Receipts from Grants 2,524,250 1,947,065 Receipts from Other 1,620,993 2,221,389 Payments to Suppliers and Employees (3,969,411) (3,959,311) Interest Received 28,019 20,044 Net Cash inflows/(outflows) from Operating Activities 12b 203,851 229,187

Cash Flows from Investing Activities Payments for Plant and Equipment 8 (1,600) (20,406) Net Cash inflows/(outflows) from Investing Activities (1,600) (20,406)

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash held 202,251 208,781 Cash at the Beginning of the Financial Year 513,702 304,921 Cash at the End of the Financial Year 12a 715,953 513,702

The accompanying notes form part of these statements.

42 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report > Notes to and forming part of the accounts

Note 1 d) Goods and Services Tax (GST) The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are Statement of Accounting Policies Revenues, expenses and assets are These financial statements are special recognised net of the amount of GST, except Computer Equipment - 40%, Furniture where the amount of GST incurred is not purpose reports which have been Fixtures and Fittings - 20-25%. prepared specifically for distribution recoverable from the Australian Taxation to members in accordance with the Office. In these circumstances the GST The assets’ residual values and useful Associations constitution and for the is recognised as part of the cost of the lives are reviewed and adjusted if purpose of acquitting grants received acquisition or as part of an item of expense. appropriate, at each statement of from the Australian Sports Commission Receivables and payables in the statement of financial performance dates. financial position are shown inclusive of GST. and the Australian Olympic Committee. An asset’s carrying amount is written The Association is of the type identified Cash Flows are presented in the down immediately to its recoverable in Statement of Accounting Concepts 1 statement of cash flows on a gross amount if the asset’s carrying as a non-reporting entity. The statements basis, except for the GST component of amount is greater than its estimated have been prepared in accordance with investing and financing activities which recoverable amount. are disclosed as operating cash flows. applicable accounting standards. Gains and losses on disposals are a) Basis of Preparation e) Property, Plant and Equipment determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains and The statements have been prepared on Each class of property, plant and losses are included in the statement of an accruals basis from the records of the equipment is carried at cost or fair value comprehensive income. When revalued Association. They are based on historic as indicated, less where applicable, assets are sold amounts included in the costs and do not take into account the any accumulated depreciation and revaluation reserve relating to that asset changing values of money. impairment losses. are transferred to retained earnings. b) Revenue and Other Income Plant and Equipment Government grants are recognised Items of plant and equipment are as revenue in accordance with the measured on the cost basis less requirements and conditions of the depreciation and impairment losses. Australian Sports Commission Funding The carrying amount of plant and & Service Level Agreement and the equipment is reviewed annually by Australian Olympic Committee grant. management to ensure it is not in excess Revenue from the sale of goods is of the recoverable amount from these recognised on delivery of the goods to assets. The recoverable amount is assessed the customer. on the basis of the expected net cash flows that will be received from the asset’s Interest revenue is recognised over the employment and subsequent disposal. period for which the funds are invested. The expected net cash flows have been All revenue is stated net of the amount of discounted to their present values in goods and services tax. determining recoverable amounts. c) Cash and Cash Equivalents Depreciation The depreciable amount of all fixed Cash and cash equivalents include cash on assets, is depreciated on a diminishing hand, foreign currency account, deposits value basis over the asset’s useful held at call with banks and other short life commencing from the time the term liquid investments with original asset is held ready for use. Leasehold maturities of three months or less. improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.

Photo Credit: Anthony Pearse, Pearse Photography

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 43 > Notes to and forming part of the accounts f) Impairment Sick Leave i) Inventories At each reporting date, the Association Unused sick leave does not give rise to a Inventories are measured at the lower of reviews the carrying values of its tangible liability as it is not considered probable cost and net realisable value. and intangible assets to determine that sick leave taken in the future will j) Income Tax whether there is any indication that be greater than the benefits accrued in those assets have been impaired. If such the future. The Association is an exempt body for an indication exists, the recoverable income tax purposes under Division 50 Long Service Leave amount of the asset being the higher of of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. Long Service Leave is recognised and the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and k) Comparative Figures measured as the present value of value in use is use is compared to the Where required by Accounting Standards expected future payments to be made in asset’s carrying value. Any excess of the comparative figures have been respect of services provided by employees asset’s carrying value over its recoverable adjusted to conform to changes in the to the reporting date. The entitlement amount is expensed to the statement of presentation of the current financial year. comprehensive income. for long service leave is measured in accordance with applicable state and l) New Australian Accounting Standards g) Employee Entitlements federal industrial relations laws. Issued but not Effective At reporting date a number of Australian Annual Leave Superannuation Accounting Standards have been issued Employee Entitlements are measured The employer’s obligation for employee by the Australian Accounting Standards as the amount unpaid at the reporting entitlements is recognised as an expense in but are not yet operative. These have at the pay rates expected to be paid in the period it relates. Expense is determined not been adopted early by Australian respect of the employee’s service up based on 9% of employee salaries. Water Polo Incorporated as they have to that date. Accrued annual leave is been assessed to be not materially treated as a current liability. h) Trade Payables affecting the financial statements. Trade and other payables are stated at cost which approximates fair value to the short term nature of these liabilities.

Photo Credit: Anthony Pearse, Pearse Photography

44 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report > Notes to the financial statements

2011 2010 Note 2: REVENUE $ $ (a) High Performance Australian Sports Commission Grants 2,035,000 1,700,000 Australian Olympic Committee Grants 90,000 90,000 Athlete Contributions 502,175 781,015 Sponsorship 24,949 60,867 Sundry 1,245 - 2,653,369 2,631,882

(b) Sporting Development Australian Sports Commission Grants 63,000 63,000 Australian Olympic Committee Grants - 14,158 Accreditation & Courses 5,287 13,376 68,287 90,534

(c ) National Water Polo League Australian Sports Commission Grants 40,000 40,000 NWPL Participation Fees 374,016 391,969 Sponsorship 13,977 13,709 Sundry 91 - 428,084 445,678

(d) National Championships National Championship Fees 52,104 34,467 National Championship Travel 123,210 53,337 175,314 87,804

(e) Management and Governance Capitation Fees 382,840 301,748 Insurance 90,392 201,958 Merchandise Sales 180,164 206,110 Sponsorship 66,762 15,365 Bank Interest 28,019 20,044 Hall Of Fame 9,080 6,591 Affiliation Fees 800 800 Sundry 8,695 20,739 Member Travel Contributions 114 32,501 Donations 20,000 - Total 786,866 805,856 Total Revenue 4,111,920 4,061,754

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 45 > Notes to the financial statements

2011 2010 Note 3: EXPENDITURE $ $ (a) High Performance Employee Expenses 182,070 155,000 National Team Travel & Competition Costs 1,421,647 1,553,842 Grants - High Performance Programs 516,512 606,274 Fees for Service -Sports Science Sports Medicine 27,732 73,445 Other 34,873 - 2,182,834 2,388,561

(b) Sporting Development Fees for Service 55,000 55,000 Coaching and Officiating Courses and Material 10,378 21,977 Travel & General Office Costs 6,869 9,952 72,247 86,929

(c ) National Water Polo League Employee Related Expenses 13,761 13,761 Salaries 1,239 1,239 Superannuation 307,906 319,456 Travel Costs 106,081 113,127 Competition Costs 428,987 447,583 428,987 447,583

(d) National Championships Employee Related Expenses Salaries - 51,711 Superannuation - 4,654 Competition & Travel Costs 107,728 69,607 National Championship Team Travel 123,210 53,179 230,938 179,151

(e) Management and Governance Employee Related Expenses Salaries 289,938 233,277 Superannuation 26,879 26,834 Provision for Annual Leave and Long Service leave 57,732 - Other Employee Costs 2,199 -

46 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report > Notes to the financial statements

Fees For Services Audit Fees 12,000 12,795 Legal 20,210 - Accounting 68,459 58,036 Human Resources 32,760 14,400 Media & Website 35,882 10,000 Operating Expenses Telephone and Internet Costs 20,586 18,234 Computer & Equipment Costs 10,218 - National Data Base Costs 7,200 9,225 General Office Costs 20,995 14,049 Insurance 68,987 100,351 Travel Costs 46,437 47,477 Staff Training & Development 3,056 - Occupancy Costs 22,232 21,597 Merchandise -Cost of Sales 117,317 151,584 Publicity,Promotions and Website 30,910 36,080 Corporate Functions & Entertainment 10,316 - Hall of Fame 26,131 19,240 Bank Charges 4,183 4,666 Provision for Impairment- Debtors 20,223 - Exchange Loss -US Dollar Bank Account 30,339 - Board Meeting & Member Travel Costs 35,140 45,285 AGM Costs 14,681 22,088 Depreciation 16,094 12,345 Other 20,009 8,491 1,071,113 866,054 Total Expenditure 3,986,119 3,968,278

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 47 > Notes to the financial statements

2011 2010 Note 2: CASH & CASH EQUILVALENTS $ $ Cash at Bank 614,264 403,398 US Dollar Foreign Currency Account 101,689 110,304 715,953 513,702

The Association operates a US Dollar Foreign Currency account to hold competition prize money paid by FINA and to pay expenses incurred in FINA international competitions. The operation of the account removes the uncertainty of fluctuations between the US dollar and Australian dollar. The amount $101,689 appearing in the statement of financial position is the accumulated value of the transactions at the currency rate applying at the time of each transaction. At balance date the amount held in the foreign currency account was $USD 109,204 and at the conversion rate as at 30 June 2011 its value was $AUD 101,689.

2011 2010 Note 5: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES $ $ Current: Trade Receivables 411,595 329,372 Provision for impairment (31,622) (15,000) Other Receivables-FINA 55,000 - Other Receivables -Sponsorship 48,886 29,917 Other Receivables - Staff Advance 31,935 27,715 Other Receivables-Sundry 36,282 - 552,076 372,004

(a) Trade Receivables -Aged Analysis 0-30 days 298,213 31-60 days 3,126 61-90 days 31,970 91+ days 78,286 411,595

2011 2010 Note 6: INVENTORIES $ $ Current: At Cost 170,720 182,220 170,720 182,220

48 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report > Notes to the financial statements

2011 2010 Note 7: OTHER $ $ Current: Prepayments 159,477 159,449 159,477 159,449

2011 2010 Note 8: PLANT AND EQUIPMENT $ $ Gross Carrying Amount 56,147 54,547 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (41,661) (25,567) Net Carrying Amount 14,486 28,980

2011 2010 Note 9: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES $ $ Current: Creditors 129,256 275,357 Accruals 38,043 8,415 167,299 283,772

2011 2010 Note 10: OTHER LIABILITIES $ $ Current: Income Received in Advance- Australian Sports Commission 296,250 - Income Received in Advance- Other 64,500 71,453 360,750 71,453

2011 2010 Note 11: PROVISIONS $ $ Current: Employee Entitlements - Annual Leave 121,173 99,784 - Long Service Leave 32,857 38,725 154,030 138,509 Non Current : Employee Entitlements - Annual Leave 34,394 - - Long Service Leave 7,818 - 42,212 -

Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report | 49 > Notes to the financial statements

Note 12: STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(a) Reconciliation of Cash For the purpose of the Statement of Cash Flows cash includes cash at bank and cash on hand. Cash at 30 June 2011 as shown in the Statement of Cash Flows is reconciled to the related items in the Balance Sheet as follows.

2011 2010 Notes $ $

Cash at Bank 715,903 513,702

(b) Reconciliation of Net Cash provided by Operating Activities to Surplus/(Deficit) from ordinary activities

2011 2010 Notes $ $

Surplus/(Deficit) 125,801 93,476

Plus/(Less): Non Cash Items 13,761 13,761 Depreciation and Amortisation 16,094 12,345 Increase/(Decrease) in Provisions 57,732 (3,445)

Changes in Assets and Liabilities (increase)/Decrease in Receivables (180,072) 66,700 (increase)/Decrease in Inventory 11,500 (34,194) (increase)/Decrease in Other Assets (28) 148,137 Increase/(Decrease) in Payables (116,473) (69,661) Increase/(Decrease) in Other Liabilities 289,297 15,829

203,851 229,187

Note 13: RELATED PARTIES The members who comprise the Board of Australian Water Polo Inc. are Peter Kerr, :Leanne Barnes (resigned 12/2/2011), John Birch, David Martin, Phillip Scales, Trent Franklin, Kay Copeland (appointed 12/2/2011) and Amy Hetzel. In their capacity as Board Members they received no remuneration. Any transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions.

Note 14: ECONOMIC DEPENDENCE The ongoing viability of the Association is dependent upon the continuing support of the funding bodies and the Member of the Association.

Note 15: EVENTS OCCURING AFTER BALANCE DATE There are no events after the statement of financial position affecting these financial statements to be disclosed.

50 | Australian Water Polo 2010/11 Annual Report Australian Water Polo Inc would like to thank the following partners:

Principal sponsor

Sponsors

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