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SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

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2010 PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SENIOR MANAGERS’ REPORTS 02 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT PRESIDENT’S REPORT

If I were to try to encapsulate This would apply equally to our financial Sport at the University lost a great friend and summarise the year 2010 stewardship, the refurbishment of our with the passing of ex-Vice Chancellor physical facilities and the achievements of Gavin Brown on Xmas Day last year. for our organisation the most our clubs and athletes. Gavin’s period as CEO coincided with apt phrase would be “sustained the great resurgence in our sporting For the third year in a row we were able to performances and he was an enthusiastic performance.” record a very healthy operational surplus supporter at many of our major games. which will be of great assistance to us as we need to undertake major capital Rob Smithies and his staff did an investment. We have also continued our outstanding job throughout the year but policy of upgrading our income earning I would also like to pay tribute to our centres of operation, most notably in the Management Committee. They were a past year by revamping and modernising very active and committed group whose the Arena gymnasium. This produced a contributions and deliberations were very very healthy increase in patronage. valuable in producing informed decision making for the organisation. Unfortunately Details of our sporting achievements are it was the last term for senior Vice President provided throughout the report, but I draw and ex-President of the Women’s Sports attention to the fact that while some of our Association, Denise Wee, who is moving to clubs such as and Men’s Rugby Santiago, Chile, for career advancement. continue their customary success others such Denise and I have enjoyed a very close as Australian Football and Women’s Rugby association for the past decade and her have reached new milestones of achievement. advice and support will be greatly missed. A major focus for our Executive Director, We remain extremely grateful for the Rob Smithies, and I during the year has very generous support provided by our been in negotiating with the University University since the introduction of VSU over the projected demolition of the HK but are hopeful that the current year will Ward Building due to the construction see the repeal of this reactionary and of the Centre for Obesity, Diabetes and mean spirited legislation. Cardiovascular Disease. The architects’ plans for replacing the facilities in Bruce Ross the old building provide for two new President buildings at the rear of the Sports and Aquatic Centre and on No. 2 Oval. When complete they will provide much enhanced accommodation for many of our clubs in future decades. We have made a commitment to contribute much of the cost involved from our own resources and by appealing to our alumni for assistance, but are still involved in negotiations with the University to ensure that all of the present facilities are replaced. 03 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT PRESIDENT’S REPORT 04 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

The year 2010 proved to be We established a fresh goal – to be the Directors of Sport, Administrators and another great year for Sydney leading provider of University-based Head Coaches work tirelessly at making sport, fitness and recreation services in the sure that we are doing our best every Uni Sport & Fitness (“SUSF”). Asia-Pacific region - and we took some week to ensure continued success for our All areas of our organisation huge steps towards fulfilling that goal. We sporting programs. were successful last year, and won a number of premierships, increased Our facilities continue to improve every revenue, lifted our exposure, increased this was achieved without year, and 2010 was no exception. In participation, renovated parts of our sacrificing any of our core values January/February we undertook a major facilities and delivered our third surplus in expansion and renovation in The Arena to or traditions. a row in a tight economic environment. In vastly upgrade our reception desk and to short, SUSF is in great shape, but there are double the amount of space devoted to still many challenges to be met and more cardio machines. This was a calculated risk, work to be done. given the many competitors appearing There are many pages of Club Reports in the Inner West fitness market over the contained later in this Annual Report last 3 years. As the year progressed it was that outline the successes of each Club evident that the move was the right one, as and so many of our athletes. They are we filled the expanded space to capacity a source of great pride, and it is almost on numerous occasions (an extra 30,000 unfair to highlight some achievements and visits during the year) and effectively not others. That said, the success of our earned enough additional revenue to pay men’s and women’s rowing programs, our off half the cost of the renovation. At the swimming club being named Australian same time, we revamped the weights/ Club of the Year for the second year cardio room at the Noel Martin Recreation running, and the premierships in rugby Centre and added new weights gear (their 6th title in a row, equaling the and cardio gear. Our facilities have never record set by Randwick), women’s rugby looked better and they continue to earn us (their first ever), women’s wheelchair additional revenue every year. Thanks to , American football, and, at Dave Shaw, John Moloney, Paul Reynolds, the time of writing in 2011, men’s Leon Talay, Anthony Ellison and Paul Gray are a wonderful testament to the hard for their efforts with the renovations and work of so many of our volunteers and for keeping us competitive and ahead of our full-time staff. To be premiers in men’s the game in 2010. Our Grounds team has rugby and men’s cricket at the same time also done a magnificent job in maintaining is particularly satisfying given the push to our playing surfaces for all of our sports throw both clubs out of their respective in all conditions, and our cricketers have premier competitions in Sydney in the late been especially impressed with the 1990s. Since that time men’s rugby has won that have been produced – thanks to Ray 7 premierships and men’s cricket has won 3 Hunt and his team for their efforts. premierships. Enough said. Fundraising is becoming an increasingly This breadth of success doesn’t happen large part of our organisation, and our easily, and I would like to thank a number Blue & Gold functions are growing in of our staff for their dedication to the number each year. In 2010 we held two task. First and foremost, our new High cricket functions (announcing the teams of Performance Manager, Matt Phelps, who the 1960s and the 1970s) and introduced was appointed in February 2010, has done a Blue & Gold water polo function and a terrific job in making all of our elite a Blue & Gold rowing function as stand programs more professional, accountable, alone events – both were an instant hit, measurable and ultimately, successful. Well and we look forward to them being bigger done on a great first year Matt, and thanks and better in 2011. We also plan on for all of your hard work. Marty Harland hosting a Blue & Gold Athletics function in and Tim Leahy in our Physical Preparation 2011, and I would like to thank Rod Tubbs department have added several programs for everything he does to make our Blue during 2010 and increased the already & Gold functions what they are, together impressive output from the athletes within with his support of all of our sponsorships. their purview – thanks for your dedication In addition, our foundations are becoming guys. Ian Evans and his staff have done a more professional and gaining more great job in making sure our athletes are income for their respective sports as performing in the classroom, and our many our very generous donors contribute in 05 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

greater numbers. This will be a key area for Whilst on the topic of profitability, There are 2 groups I specifically want to SUSF in the years to come, and will be an SUSF delivered another surplus in 2010 acknowledge for their immense support in increasing source of our revenue, and we ($433,619), our 3rd in a row. We also 2010. The first is the have been fortunate to have the services of reduced our aged debtors, increased who have supported SUSF through the David Collins as our resident Foundation the speed of collections, improved our post-VSU years and have enabled much of expert. In 2010 the Cricket Foundation reporting, invested wisely and paid our the success listed above to occur. Without members voted to become part of The suppliers in a more timely fashion. We the support of the University, we would University of Sydney Sport Foundation and began the process of overhauling our struggle to deliver a fraction of what we the Athletics Division was also launched, accounts – this is a difficult task and has do. Specifically, Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael along with a Foundation website. Further not been done for many years. This will Spence, Deputy Vice-Chancellors Derrick details of the activities of the Foundation take some time but will ultimately result in Armstrong and Ann Brewer, Paul Slater, can be found in the 2010 Financial Report. a better accounts system for all concerned. Colin Rockliff, Richard Fisher, Phil Sorbello, Tony Jackson led our team until April and Tony Cox and Olivia Perks have all been of In late 2009 as part of a restructure Aleksandra Pozder took on this role shortly immense assistance to SUSF, and form part within SUSF we created the Programs thereafter and has done a wonderful job in of the group of people whom we consider & Participation Department, which achieving so many of the goals listed above to be partners with us in our achievements. encompassed our community programs, – my thanks to her and the team for a great The second group is the SUSF university programs and our education result in 2010. The full details of the finances for Management Committee who have been programs. We made a major change to this year can be found in the Financial Report. an invaluable leadership group in 2010. I our existing operations in May when we want to bid farewell to Denise Wee who exited our long-standing school holiday Our Marketing team had another solid has been on the Management Committee camp administration contract with year, led by yet another record orientation since the inception of SUSF and who Camp and decided to take this week. Our ROAR publication continued led the Women’s Sport Association prior administrative role in-house. The creation to impress, and our marketing campaigns to that – on behalf of the organisation, of this new Department proved to be helped to provide impressive results in thank you for all of the hours you have a major success – all of the key metrics each of our facilities for 2010. Our website contributed over many, many years into associated with it increased, especially was once again upgraded and improved making sport on this campus what it is. I profitability which was up $100,000 on and we enjoyed record hits each and every also want to thank President Bruce Ross 2009. This also meant that many more month for a total of 240,000 hits for the for his input, counsel, support, and wisdom students, staff, school holiday campers, year – our stories on our sporting success during the course of 2010 and throughout first aid students and beginners got to are a particular hit, and we are publishing the 3 years I have been Executive Director. participate in our programs and the life of more stories with greater frequency. the University. To have achieved this result We also streamed our first event on the Last, but by no means least, I want to thank in the midst of major structural upheaval internet – a game in my wife Tasha for her continued backing, is an incredible outcome and I want to late 2010 – and we are hoping to do more understanding and guidance. pay special thanks to Leonie Lum who led streaming in the future. Thanks to Ross God bless, her team superbly, and to Libby Horsley, Xenos, Shari Wakefield, Andrew Tilley, Stephen King, Kate Gould and Liz Martin Costa Popolizio and Graham Croker for Rob Smithies for this sensational result. everything they did in 2010. Executive Director 06 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT PROGRAMS & PARTICIPATION REPORT

2010 was a big year for the Administration efficiency and little to no drama. This figure trumped restructured Programs & communication barriers were quickly that of 2009 where total numbers were identified as critical weaknesses across 1152. Breaking records then became a trend Participation department. With almost all of the programs. Manual data with spring and summer 10/11 numbers also newly appointed candidates entry with outdated hard-copy recording exceeding that of 2009 and previous years. (from both internal and external systems and inconsistent standards across With a little help from slight price increases to the Organisation) in late the programs were resulting in the wastage (which hadn’t occurred in a few years) of valuable staff time. So much time was following the spring camps, camp revenue 2009 for the roles of Programs spent in administration that the ability to received a healthy boost and the success of & Participation Manager, develop and improve the programs to drive the camps in 2010 was the primary reason why Community Programs Manager participation and commercial revenue, as P&P turned larger-than-expected department and University Programs well as facilitate good communication was revenue and income figures for the year. incredibly limited. Manager, it was largely a fresh Appointing a Customer Service & start for the P&P team. The opportunity to make a significant Administration Coordinator not change to the department came about only resulted in greater efficiency, with the conclusion of the long-standing improved quality of customer service (9-year) partnership between Camp and administration for the Sydney Uni Australia and SUSF following the autumn Sports Camps; it also helped to alleviate camp period. To part ways with Camp the administration issues that were Australia was a considerable decision, previously afflicting the other programs given that administration efficiency was of the department. For the first time not a current strength of the department. in a few years, we were able to collect Taking the administration in-house for valuable customer details, marketing the Sydney Uni Sports Camps, on top information and feedback from our of the administration status quo of the program participants and keep our department required much courage. But, website pages up to date. We were also as it turns out, the decision not to renew able to streamline enrolment processes the partnership paid dividends. and minimise the impact of program administration on casual reception staff A new full-time position, Customer Service at the various facilities. Towards the end & Administration Coordinator, was created of the year, we were also able to begin in lieu of the decision to part with Camp cleaning up the mess that had become Australia. This position would primarily four years of ad hoc addition of residential service the Sydney Uni Sports Camps, college memberships to Gladstone. Later taking care of all the customer enquiries in the year attention was also turned to and administration that was otherwise revising and updating risk management previously performed by Camp Australia. policies and procedures, casual staff In addition, the role included providing training manuals and terms and conditions the same services to the other programs for the various programs. and activities of the department. In the space of ten weeks between autumn and A new part-time casual Education winter camp periods, a new agreement Programs Instructor was engaged midway was negotiated between IMG Technology through the year to encourage growth Group and SUSF to provide an online in the Education Programs. While the enrolment system (Clubs Online) and position was not new, the strategies for payment gateway for the Camps. A new recruitment were revised to minimise agreement was also negotiated between turnover. The selection criteria was Kingsgrove Sports and SUSF to provide extended beyond that of qualified sporting apparel and equipment to teachers and opened to health, exercise, essentially replace the former sponsorship sport and fitness professionals. This proved deal with Rebel Sport that expired earlier to be a successful strategy and with in the year. After a huge effort from every the support of the Customer Service & member in the P&P department, by the Administration Coordinator, the Education time the winter camps rolled around, we Programs Manager was able to turn had a new way of doing business. around the negative trends in participation and revenue experienced in 2009. The effects of this change were immediately reflected in the 2010 winter Participation in University-based programs camp enrolment numbers. 1346 camp (Short Courses, Lunchtime Social Sport and and aftercare enrolments were taken with Interfaculty Sport) remained high in 2010. 07 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT PROGRAMS & PARTICIPATION REPORT

While enrolment and participation The year also saw the revival of the Ward Gymnasium for the first time in a numbers did not quite reach the heights Intercollegiate Aussie Rules tournament. few years. achieved in 2009, revenue targets for With the support of SUANFC, the event was The management of the residential college the year were exceeded with improved a success in encouraging participation of memberships was improved in 2010 with the financial management strategies. The the residents of the colleges involved in the most encouraging trend in 2010 was the Rawson competition. assistance of the Customer Service & Admin increased participation of University staff Coordinator. The jump in the total number Detailed summaries of the individual in the various University-based programs. of memberships reflected the increase in the programs and activities managed and The involvement of the ICT department in capacity of St. John’s College. operated by the Programs & Participation Short Courses and having the Dean of the department are included in the SPECIAL EVENTS Faculty of Education & Social Work take following sections. We were welcomed, as in 2009, to part in the Interfaculty 5km run were just a participate in various activities run by the couple of examples of such growth. INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORT University’s Social Inclusion Unit. In 2010, Working with the residential colleges The most significant of the many we assisted the Unit in the running of 7 in the management and operation of contributions of the 2010 Intercol events throughout the year. We also worked Intercollegiate Sport events continued to Committee was their efforts in continuing with the University on other occasions such be a successful partnership in 2010. The year the task of the 2009 Committee to as running the ‘Degree in a Day’ event, was a special one for St. Andrew’s College recover and restore the various Rawson assisting Sydney Uni Village in running their and Rosebowl trophies. The 2010 who claimed victories in both the Rosebowl Intervillage Sports Day and helping Special Committee also drove the increase of and Rawson competitions. The performance Olympics NSW with various events. of the Andrew’s women was particularly social intercollegiate sport events, with impressive as they won each individual the revival of the Aussie Rules competition AFFILIATED CAMPUSES event throughout the whole Rosebowl (which successfully raised money that was Activity at the affiliated campuses competition. The participation of residents subsequently donated to Legacy) and improved in 2010 with Sydney College supporting International House in the first from International House and Mandelbaum of the Arts Students Society using their intercollegiate table tennis tournament. House in sport and recreation moved funding to host yoga classes for staff and Paul’s and SUBXC worked closely together in a positive direction in 2010. A new students at that campus. to put on the annual intercollegiate boxing facility-use agreement was reached with tournament which was run indoors at HK International House, allowing residents to access the SUSAC pool, amongst other facilities. International House and 2010 OVERALL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Mandelbaum House residents were also able ITEM 2010 BUDGET 2010 ACTUAL 2009 ACTUAL to take part in the inaugural Intercollegiate Sevens & Touch Football competition. REVENUE 200,146 314,796 191,719 Courtesy of SUFC, residents were provided with opportunities to train and play with EXPENDITURE 199,507 169,615 145,304 David Campese and John’s emerged as INCOME 639 145,181 46,415 the victors of both competitions. 08 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT PROGRAMS & PARTICIPATION REPORT

RAWSON COLLEGE CRICKET ROWING SWIMMING RUGBY SOCCER TENNIS BASKETBALL ATHOS OVERALL RANK ANDREW’S 5 3 5 4 0.5 3 3 5 28.5 1 JOHN’S 1 1 1 0.5 4 1 1 3 12.5 3 PAUL’S 0 5 3 4 0.5 5 5 1 23.5 2 WESLEY 3 0 0 0.5 4 0 0 0 7.5 4

ROSEBOWL COLLEGE ROWING SWIMMING NETBALL HOCKEY SOFTBALL TENNIS BASKETBALL ATHOS OVERALL RANK ANDREW’S 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 56 1 JOHN’S 0 5 1.33 1 3 3 5 1 19.33 4 SANCTA 1 1 1.33 0 0 0 0 0 3.33 5 WESLEY 3 0 5 4 1 3 3 3 22 3 WOMEN’S 5 3 1.33 4 5 3 1 5 27.33 2

Sydney University Dentistry Undergraduates Association used their allotment for a number of activities including their Roland Bryant Cup Day: an event which saw students from Charles ITEM 2010 BUDGET 2010 ACTUAL 2009 ACTUAL Sturt University visit The University of Sydney to compete in a range of sports. REVENUE 18,960 19,402 18,797 SUDUA also organised table tennis and cricket TOTAL 1456 1378 events. Sydney University Medical Students MEMBERSHIPS Society and students from the Faculty of Veterinary Science worked closely with SUDUA to ensure that their annual rugby competition was played, while Conservatorium Students Association used their funding once again to subsidise the cost of participation in the evening netball competition at SUSAC. EDUCATION PROGRAMS 2010 was a year for changes for the Education 350 Total memberships Programs; there were some aspects of the program that needed analysing in order to find out how to maintain and improve the level of quality 300 and successfulness of the program. Changing the selection criteria for the Education Programs 250 Instructor to include those who did not necessarily have a teaching degree, but had relevant experience 200 2007 and training in exercise and sports science, personal 2008 training and exercise physiology was instrumental 2009 in the development of PDHPE modules. 150 2010 There were three aspects that were identified for both programs in order to maintain our 100 high standards and they were quality, cost- effectiveness and convenience. 50 In regards to the level of safety, each program and module was looked at and a risk assessment was 0 created for each one. The quality of the program was assessed by having qualified and experienced Andrew’s John’s Paul’s Sancta Wesley Women’s people in the industry come and evaluate the College quality and high standards of the programs. 09 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT PROGRAMS & PARTICIPATION REPORT

Marketing was another area that was Sports Medicine & Taping. We did a cold enrolments taken compared to 3001 focused on and feedback forms were call to all schools in regards to a sports enrolments for 2009. These figures do not implemented in order to find out about our medicine special offer which had some include aftercare enrolments. Aftercare customer demographics, competitors and school’s interested and this was followed up enrolments increased by 32% with a our strengths and weaknesses. Feedback with the term four mail out. huge jump in use of the aftercare service forms have been a vital part in regards to in the winter season. As with previous improving the standards of our courses and Overall we have seen some improvements years, enrolments in sports camps persist identifying who our key customers are and in both programs, but there were some largely due to the database of previous who we need to start marketing towards. areas for participation that lacked participants, sporting clubs and childcare especially in the Sports Medicine & organisations. Our main marketing methods for Taping program. customers still remained on-campus 105 camps were offered throughout the brochures and posters, reminder mail-outs We have found that our marketing year, a small increase in camps offered at the beginning of the year, brochures techniques in regards to First Aid have a in 2009. The multi sports camps again and O-Week presentations to students in strong turnout in quarters 1 & 4 and PDHPE proved to be most popular and new one the Faculty of Education & Social Work have a strong turnout in quarters 2 & 3. day fencing & archery camps were also and emails to the students in the School This has tended to be the trend in the past introduced to capitalise on a large interest of Medicine. This proved to be successful couple of years. Hopefully in 2011 we can in these two activities when they are run in as we were able to engage every student improve participation across all programs the multi sport camp. Scots College came enrolled in special education and those and slowly close the gap between our back for a second water polo development enrolled in the early childhood degree (for weakest and strongest months. camp specifically for their students. which a more specific first aid course was COMMUNITY PROGRAMS A new major sponsor came onboard early created), and this is a relationship that we in May 2010 as Rebel Sport’s sponsorship hope to maintain in 2011. Sydney Uni Sports Camps agreement was not renewed. The school holiday program has achieved PDHPE Program similar results this year with 3037 An exciting change for the health works program was its rebranding and it is now FIRST AID PARTICIPATION known as the ‘Sport & Exercise Science’ Program. Along with this we purchased COURSES 2010 2010 FULL 2009 ACTUAL a new Wingate bike to replace the BUDGET unrepairable Cybex bike and this new bike comes with data analysis software which is APPLY FIRST AID 567 640 451 great to show students and athletes. APPLY FIRST AID 67 50 30 This year we had a total of 45 schools REFRESHER completing the Sport & Exercise Science modules with Rock Climbing being the most CPR 68 100 125 popular by far. There were our 2 returning CPR REFRESHER 39 40 20 schools for first aid and 5 schools for 10 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT PROGRAMS & PARTICIPATION REPORT

SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

COURSES 2010 ACTUAL 2010 FULL 2009 ACTUAL BUDGET

MODULE 1 566 518 518

MODULE 2 640 419 419

MODULE 3 436 382 443

MODULE 4 318 381 381

FIRST AID 44 40 40

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

2010 ACTUAL 2010 FULL 2009 ACTUAL BUDGET

REVENUE $137,199.00 $145,230.00 $140,535.00

SALARIES $58,070.38 $58,100.00 $58,143.00

EXPENSES $20,733.84 $33,765.00 $24,093.00

INCOME $58,394.78 $53,365.00 $58,299.00

Kingsgrove Sports became the major School Sport sponsor of the school holiday program Five primary schools and three high in which they are the exclusive supplier of schools participated in the school sport sporting apparel, goods and equipment to program in 2010. Schools included Sydney Uni Sports Camps. Paddington Public School, North Sydney Markets continue their sponsorship Newtown Public School, Double Bay of the school holiday program supplying Public, Glenmore Road, Randwick Tafe, fresh fruit to camp participants. They are the St Mary’s Cathedral School and Alex official snack supplier and this agreement Park community school. Each school will continue until May 2011. participated in various activities including kickboxing, rock-climbing, judo, cricket, The contractual agreement between Camp dance, touch football, AFL and soccer. Australia and Sydney Uni Sport discontinued This was 4 more schools than in 2009. after autumn 2010. For winter camps we worked with Clubs Online to create our own In term 4, Ascham Girls High returned online booking system for SHP customers. In for another activities day. There were a order to offer an excellent level of customer total of 85 students involved in this day service the P&P department employed and they participated in sports such as a customer service & administration olympic handball, ultimate frisbee, judo, coordinator to assist with bookings over kickboxing and rock climbing. This was a the phone and enquiries. This was also the successful day and Ascham is looking to stage at which a 1300 number for the P&P return in December 2011. department was introduced. The winter camps were a true success with record UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS numbers and the enrolment process coming The University Programs (Short Courses, off without a hitch. Working closely with Lunchtime Social Sport & Interfaculty Clubs Online has allowed for this program Sport) carried on from 2009, recording to keep offering better forms of customer consistent results across participation & service through its database program and finances. 2009 provided a benchmark for ease of communicating with those enrolled. participation which 2010 and future years Very successful spring and summer numbers should be measured against. then followed as the program became more used to using the new systems in place. 11 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT PROGRAMS & PARTICIPATION REPORT

trialled in 2011 to try and break this mark. SYDNEY UNI SPORTS CAMPS The number of Non Members increased PERIOD CAMPS ATTENDANCE on 2009, indicating that the program is reaching members of the community, as Summer Jan 2010 30 617 well as juniors & University staff.

Autumn 2010 20 616 Financially, Short Course Income exceeded budget, predominantly due to reduced Winter 2010 27 921 marketing & salary expenses, while revenue was slightly under budget. Spring 2010 24 711 Lunchtime Social Sport Summer Dec 2010 4 172 Lunchtime Social Sport fell under budget in 2010, with a dip in the number of SCHOOL SPORT ENROLMENTS 2009 registered teams. This has been attributed to changes in time & price, with most TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4 competitions being shifted to the 12- 1:30pm timeslot. Participation according SCHOOLS 2 3 2 3 to day & sport varied, but we have CLASSES/WEEK 5 7 5 5 been able to maintain a good variety of sports (Soccer, Mixed Soccer, Netball & Basketball) with plans to introduce Female SCHOOL SPORT ENROLMENTS 2010 Soccer & Touch Football in 2011. Despite the reduction in revenue, expenditure was TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4 well under in 2010. This did not translate to a reduction in quality however, as SCHOOLS 3 4 6 4 great improvements were made by way CLASSES/WEEK 6 8 10 7 of competition administration, sponsor partnerships & membership benefits. The only significant difference for 2010 came Short Courses Interfaculty Sport in the form of fewer Lunchtime Social Sport Total enrolments for Short Courses were Interfaculty Sport had great success in 2010, registrations, but considerable improvements 8 fewer than budget, and 2 short of posting 1000+ (1087) participants for the were made to the administration & promotion 2009 figures. second year running across 16 different sports, of all University Programs. including record numbers for the 5km Run. This suggests that 2010 budgeted figures These included a shift to a more efficient were well forecast, with the program Coordinating closely with the Faculty Sports and user friendly enrolment system, online maintaining participation at around the Representatives, new events were brought communication of competition results and 600 mark over the last 2 years. Expanding on in 2010 including Indoor Cricket & an increased use of social media. into new timeslots & course options will be Female Netball which proved successful. 12 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT PROGRAMS & PARTICIPATION REPORT

Female Basketball is to be trialed in Jess Salmon (Semester 1) & Edwina Hay 2011. Semester 1 participation recorded (Semester 2) oversaw the program as stronger numbers than Semester 2 which Interfaculty interns in 2010, with Edwina was a result of consistent drop offs across returning in 2011. The Emily Small Shield faculties. Overall figures were below had joint winners this year, with the 2009 (1225), but were affected by the Faculties of Education and Social Work, and cancellation of Ultimate Frisbee & the Health Sciences tying on overall points. rescheduling of Semester 2 Touch Football due to weather (two very popular sports). CUSTOMER SERVICE & Financially, Interfaculty Sport Expenses ADMINISTRATION ($5,025) were under budget, and included The position of Customer Service and additional promotional material purchased Administration Coordinator (CS&AC) for the 2011 competition. commenced on the 17th May 2010.

2010 ENROLMENTS

MEMBERS NON TOTAL RATIO MEMBERS (M:NM)

2010 BUDGET 370 230 600 1.6:1

ACTUAL 293 299 592 .98:1

VARIANCE -77 +69 -8

2010 FINANCIALS

BUDGET ACTUAL VARIANCE

REVENUE $77,423 $75,751 -$1,672

SALARIES $47,326 $42,405 +$4,921

EXPENSES $6,600 $3,599 +$3,001

INCOME $23,497 $29,747 +$6,250

2010 V 2009 FIGURES

2009 ACTUAL 2010 ACTUAL VARIANCE

REVENUE $75,888 $75,751 -$137

SALARIES $47,337 $42,405 +$4,932

EXPENSES $1,481 $3,599 -$2,118

LUNCHTIME SOCIAL SPORT

2010 BUDGET ACTUAL VARIANCE 2009

TEAM 120 108 -12 132 REGISTRATIONS

REVENUE $37,638 $30,218 -$7,420 $32,464

SALARIES $7,058 $7,020 +$38 $6,987

EXPENDITURE $21,950 $11,439 +$10,511 $17,562

NET INCOME $8,630 $11,759 +$3,129 $7,915 13 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT PROGRAMS & PARTICIPATION REPORT

Enrolments by Semester This position was created in the Programs and Participation (P&P) department to 400 assist in three main areas: 350 1. Customer service 300 2. Collecting and collating customer feedback 250 3. Customer/client databases 200 Customer service 150 To assist in the development of P&P’s 100 customer service a new contact number was 50 created, which all phone calls filter through. 0 In June this became the primary phone line and all publications were updated with this contact number. This movement has been a key component for customer service as this has allowed the team to ensure customers are being serviced in an efficient 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 and effective manner. It was tracked and evaluated that throughout the year the number of phone calls increased over time. Enrolments by Year All program specific email addresses are now set up to go to the CS&AC. This 800 allows filtering of all emails for the program 700 managers. All emails are responded to within 24 hours to ensure that customers 600 are receiving diligent service from SUSF. 500 Customer feedback Feedback for all programs were analysed and 400 further developed in 2010. New feedback 300 forms were created for Education programs, SHP, Short Courses, Lunchtime Social Sport 200 and Interfaculty sport. Lunchtime Social Sport and Interfaculty, Short Courses and SHP also 100 had the option for customers to complete feedback forms online. This year the main 0 focus has been on increasing our completion 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 rates of the feedback forms. 14 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT PROGRAMS & PARTICIPATION REPORT

This was derived through incentives for Leading into 2011, the department is completion of forms such as free balls, now almost fully online with enrolments short courses, interfac team shirts and for First Aid Courses being rolled-out via SCG tour’s. This initiative has proven to be Clubs Online. Our presence on the social successful for all programs. The method networking agenda has also come to the of collating for the feedback received fore, with Lunchtime Social Sport and for programs was also reviewed by the Interfaculty Sport now having their own CS&AC and changes were made so that Facebook pages. With strong support feedback is easier to report on for all from the marketing department, we are managers. From the information that was also advancing towards forming closer collected this year we were able to create links with the University so that news graphs, write reports and implement about our programs, events and activities suitable changes where necessary within is shared with the University’s staff and the programs. students through USYD publications and communication. Encouraging Databases optimal levels of participation in sport In 2010 all databases have been reviewed and recreation through our programs is to ensure that we are keeping up to date also filtering out to the local community with the latest technology, that we are in an ever-increasing way. Bridge Road capturing the right data, and ensuring School is just one example of several new that all databases are user friendly. SHP local community clients/groups enjoying primary database this year has moved the benefits of working closely with the to IMG which has proved to be very department to implement a specialised successful for this program, particularly program for their students. With clear with the email function which has certainly goals set for 2011, the Programs & added efficiency to our administration Participation department emerges from processes. Moving forward in 2011 short 2010 with an improved ability to manage courses will be also be utilising IMG to and operate events, competitions and assist in the development of this program programs for the benefit of the University and its database capabilities. and its local community. The First Aid database has been Leonie Lum reformatted in December to assist with the Programs & Participation Manager email reminder and mail outs in 2011 as well as assisting the Education Programs Coordinator with reporting for this program. The Intercol databases were cleaned up as there were problems when residents were entered into Gladstone as members. There is a lot more work to be completed in 2011 to ensure that all residents are set up in Gladstone and that there are effective communication channels for all members. From the detailed summaries of each of the programs and activities included in the previous sections it can be deduced that perhaps the greatest change that took place in 2010 for the former Sport & Recreation department was a transformation in culture. A much more team-like environment now exists in the department and is evident through the collaborative approach to tasks. The focus has very much shifted to one that puts the customer first and in doing so, the quality and popularity of the participation-based programs and activities have flourished. 15 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT PROGRAMS & PARTICIPATION REPORT

INTERFACULTY SPORT - SEMESTER 1

TOUCH TENNIS INDOOR SOCCER SOCCER NETBALL FRISBEE BADMINTON CRICKET (M) (F) (MX)

2009 155 23 N/A 83 77 67 105 22

2010 215 22 68 127 39 119 0* 23

VARIANCE +60 -1 NEW +44 -38 +52 -105 +1

INTERFACULTY SPORT - SEMESTER 2

TOUCH TABLE NETBALL INDOOR VOLLEYBALL BASKETBALL HANDBALL 5KM RUN TENNIS (F) SOCCER (M)

2009 114 52 N/A 88 58 70 70 118

2010 55 37 43 62 49 32 44 152

VARIANCE -59 -15 NEW -26 -9 -38 -26 +34 16 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT OPERATIONS & FACILITIES REPORT

2010 was another stellar year Department Structure easier and safer to load/unload the larger for the Operations Department. Following the departure in April of SUSF’s boats. We also extended the bouldering wall in the Ledge Climbing Centre. We expanded to include ICT Finance Manager, Tony Jackson, there were a couple of significant changes to SUSF’s and Leases. We completed In the third quarter, we upgraded the staff organisational structure. The responsibility kitchen at the Arena, replacing aging, another sizeable number for Information and Communication dilapidated equipment and improving the of capital works that drove Technology (ICT) was shifted to Operations amenities. We also replaced the windows revenue and visits. We set new immediately. Half-way through the year, in the Arena gymnasium, increasing the records for O-Week, member responsibility for tenants and leases was also amount of natural light in the gym. brought under the Operations umbrella. entries, income and profitability. Operations now includes: grounds, facilities, The new meeting room in the basement of emergency management, tenants, ICT and the Aquatic Centre was completed. It now business operations. doubles as an extended staff room and a fully equipped meeting room with power, Capital Works network connections and whiteboard. A Over the course of the year the rate of capital large bank of storage cupboards have also works dropped off, marking the conclusion been added for general admin use. of a two-year program that saw dramatic The basketball court line markings were changes across all our facilities. Despite the altered to meet the new regulations at drop-off there is still much to report on. both SUSAC and H.K. Ward gym. The The focus for January/February was on Sydney Uni Flames could then train and completing the gymnasium upgrades at the play under the new regulations for their Aquatic Centre and the Arena. The reception coming season. move at the Arena was mostly complete Over the course of the year, we worked prior to Christmas, but didn’t go “live” until with CIS to add H.K. Ward Gymnasium, the February 3. Over the next two weeks we re- Glebe Boatshed and the Bruce Williams fitted the Arena cardio space (now doubled Pavilion to the University’s back-to-base in size) and the SUSAC gym. This involved fire monitoring service. sprucing up the rooms themselves, eg. new carpet, paint, etc. as well as all new cardio The final project for the year was the and strength equipment. upgrade to the power supply to the Arena and new lighting on The Square. If you haven’t had a chance, check out The aging Arena switchboard needed the time lapse video of the SUSAC to be upgraded with additional capacity gym refurbishment, completed in just and modern equipment to supply the 4.5 days: http://www.youtube.com/ Arena and The Square. Simultaneously, watch?v=UGvw9EW9HjU new light towers were installed on The But it wasn’t just our gyms we were Square to provide decent lighting to a working on. We re-worked the Arena poorly lit venue. This work was completed coaches’ office area to add three new over the Christmas / New Year break. The offices for our new High Performance Arena now has the capacity to run all of Manager and the Directors of Soccer its air-conditioners and the lighting of The and AFL. We repaired the footings at the Square has been dramatically improved. Glebe Boatshed (with assistance from the The redirection of funds in our capital Uni). We added an automated 25m board works program from existing facilities to our pool, which has dramatically cut the coincides with the University’s CODCD staff time involved in set-up and take- project. This massive medical research down. And finally, we completely refitted centre will necessitate the demolition of the SUSAC change rooms with brand new the H.K. Ward Gymnasium. Replacement lockers (at the same time reducing clutter facilities are required and will involve an in the gym by removing bag storage). extension at the rear of our Sports and Aquatic Centre and a new Grandstand In the second quarter, we assisted Luke on No. 2 Oval. These are very significant Mitchell at the Grandstand with the developments that will benefit SUSF for development of the Outdoor Garden Bar. years to come and funds are being set With the assistance of CIS, we upgraded the aside for these new facilities, rather than pontoon at the Glebe Boatshed. In addition developing our existing ones. to new timber, we were able to extend the width and length of the pontoon, making it 17 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT OPERATIONS & FACILITIES REPORT

Our existing maintenance program other small centres, the Boatsheds, the lengthy and rigorous process, we awarded is unchanged. The DAs for both new Grandstand Bar and the Robyn Webster the license for the entire clinic to a new facilities were submitted to council in late Sports Centre all returned small profits, partnership. This will simplify the lease December. The enabling works for the increased by 350%, 259% and 39% over from our point of view and we’re confident CODCD project also commenced late 2009 respectively. it will deliver a better quality, start-to-finish in 2010. The latter will affect the areas experience for our members. around H.K. Ward Gymnasium and the St. Overall, every centre improved John’s College ovals from early in 2011. its profitability compared to 2009. The renovations to the Arena have We are liaising regularly with the CODCD Consequently, total profit for the entire proved very successful. In addition, we project to minimise the disruption to department increased by 21.3% over 2009 commenced opening the Arena on Sunday our programs. However, we will almost to $1.245m. A very pleasing result in a afternoons in April. The additional hours certainly see some disruption and difficult financial climate. and more significantly, the additional capacity, have dramatically increased inconvenience in the first half of 2011. Business Operations usage at the Arena, with a consequent Facilities Budget Our key promotions for 2010 were increase in Bronze pass sales. Late in the The following summary is based on the very successful. We kick-started the year, total gym visits for the Arena exceeded audited financial figures for 2010. For year with another record O-Week. We that of SUSAC, presumably the first time the full story, please refer to our Annual exceeded overall 2009 sales by ~18% by in our history that this has occurred. The Financial Report. increasing annual membership sales by following chart demonstrates just how ~16% and pass sales by ~20%. We ran large the increase was, with total gym visits In terms of our budget, profit is dominated a 2 weeks for $29 trial in May which was improving by just over 50%. The subsequent by SUSAC (our primary profit centre). reasonably successful and generated many chart highlights growth in visits at both Our other centres make smaller but opportunities for additional sales. Our SUSAC and Arena. still significant contributions. SUSAC Semester 2 passes in their second year, had another excellent year financially. It also broke records, exceeding revenue for Information and Communication brought in $3.68m in revenue up 2.6% over 2009 by 70%. Technology (ICT) 2009. Expenses were $2.37m up 3.0% over 2009. The centre finished with a profit of Two new arrangements with colleges ICT came under Operations around April $1.309m up 1.9% over 2009. This relatively proved very beneficial to our bottom line. 2010. The first couple of months were spent small increase means the results from our Every St. John’s College resident received a understanding SUSF’s needs and how these other centres have a significant impact on 9-month off-peak Bronze pass, while every were currently being met by the University, the Operations bottom line. International House resident received a Lockenet, etc. The main process requiring 6-month annual membership and access adjustment was the ordering of laptops and Grounds, our primary cost centre, had to swimming. Both deals were renewed by PCs. After working closely with the University, an excellent result, managing their costs their respective colleges in 2011. can take as little as a week, down throughout the year and reducing their from the 1-2 months of the past. deficit to $110K, down 41% on 2009. The After approximately 10 years with the Arena and HK Ward centres, historically current physiotherapy tenant in the Sports The major hardware project for the year budgeted together, reduced their Clinic at the Arena, we decided to conduct was the replacement and upgrade of deficit to $85K, down 37% on 2009. Our an open tender for the practice. After a primary servers. 18 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT OPERATIONS & FACILITIES REPORT

Our key services: Active Directory, over to the USA to commence studies. E-Mail, Files and Gladstone were all Our Greenkeeper Adrian Green, having being delivered by aging equipment. We completed his apprenticeship during invested in two high-performance servers the first quarter, found the travel from and virtual server software. too much and resigned to take up a job close to home. And finally, Each of our key services now has its own our SUSAC Assistant Manager, Paul Gray, dedicated virtual machine on one of our left to take up a promotion to Operations servers. Lockenet are to be congratulated Manager at Sport. for the smooth transitions of these services from old to new servers. Filling some of these gaps were Michaela Anderson as our new Swim School On the second new server we added Administrator, James Matthews as a new support for remote access. It is now possible for staff to remotely access their Shift Supervisor, Luke Northcott as our files and e-mail just as if they were at work. new Pool Lifeguard and Alex Gill as an This is a significant improvement for those Apprentice Greenkeeper. Anthony Ellison staff who need to get work done offsite. was promoted to SUSAC Fitness and Operations Manager, a new role designed We introduced a new, automated Issue to cover Paul Gray’s old role. Kevin Desai, Tracking system for use across SUSF. from our First XI cricket team, joined us in This is being trialed within Operations, the ICT Assistant role. initially with meeting action points and maintenance requests. It has the scope to Our Grounds team was awarded hosting be expanded across our organisation. rights for the Second Grade Cricket Final on No. 1 Oval in late March. In addition, The departure of Paul Gray, our resident we received excellent feedback for our Gladstone MRM. Plus2 guru, left a gap ground on the day. This is an outstanding in our knowledge. We formed a new effort and Ray Hunt and his team are to Gladstone team with the aim of broadening be congratulated. skills across our organisation, training of staff and getting the most out of our MRM / Also to be congratulated is John Moloney, POS system. our Sports and Aquatic Centre Manager. John has lead the centre with distinction for We sought to enhance of internal systems several years now, maintains a great rapport by collaborating with final-year, IT students with our members and is our resident on projects that assisted SUSF and helped guru on all matters concerning our pool. them complete the requirements of their Following on from last year’s 25-year service degree. These projects produced some award, John was awarded a University Gold useful proof-of-concept tools. at our annual Blues Awards Dinner. We took the step of employing a casual Conclusion ICT Assistant. This role is designed to complement the support delivered My thanks to all the staff at the University by Lockenet, providing some onsite who made our capital works program assistance, but primarily focusing on the possible. In particular, Phil Sorbello, Martin areas that Lockenet does not support, Ayres, Ingrid Bascur, John Chung, Peter eg. phone systems, internal system Fonti, Anthony Cox and Paul Maestrelli configuration (eg. our issue tracker) and from CIS. I’d also like to thank David tool development. Lavings, Matt Inch and Nathan Cox from CMS for managing some of our projects. Staff And finally, I am indebted to all our After significant turnover in 2008, once Operations and Facilities staff for such again just five staff members departed an outstanding year, in particular, John during 2010 (as in 2009). Shannon Moloney, Paul Gray, Paul Reynolds, Townsend resigned her Shift Supervisor’s Anthony Ellison, Ray Hunt and Leon Talay. role in order to return to University for further study. Andrea Garcia resigned her David Shaw Shift Supervisor’s role during the second Operations Manager quarter to pursue a new career. During the third quarter, our Pool Lifeguard, Tristan Michelsons, resigned to head 19 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT OPERATIONS & FACILITIES REPORT

Member Entries - Cumulative (By Week) (Arena - Gym) 100000 93,655 90000 80000 70000 60000 62,207 2007 50000 40000 2008 30000 2009 20000 2010 10000 0 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 Week number

Member Entries - Cumulative (By Week) (Arena/SUSAC - Gym/Swim/Group Fitness 350000

300000 309,683 282,538 250000 253,146 231,223 200000 2007 150000 2008 2009 100000 2010 50000 0 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 Week number 20 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

HIGH PERFORMANCE & CLUB DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM REPORT

HIGH PERFORMANCE Human Resources stars – Prashanth Sellathurai, Alexandra DEPARTMENT The department spent much of 2010 Croak, Matthew Mitcham, Patrick ensuring staff roles and structures were in McCutcheon, Bernard Foley, Nicholas The High Performance (HP) place and staff met club expectations. Phipps and Lachlan Renshaw – that spent department was formed many months in 2010 away from Sydney in The Director of Cricket, David Jessep preparations for the games. in February 2010 to bring resigned in April and the club took the together the Clubs, Elite step to appoint two full-time staff to meet The strength of the EAP is typified by the Athlete Program and Athlete the demands of the club’s members. Gary quality of athletes that join our scholarship Whitaker was appointed in May to the role scheme each year. We welcomed 124 new Performance areas to ensure of Director of Cricket and Geoff De Mesquita athletes (27 TAP) with notable mentions to consistent communication, to the role of Operations Manager. (current Wallaby), Anneliese direction and planning and Rubie (National 400m sprinter), Beau The rowing program lost the services of to create a sustainable model Casson (Test Cricketer), Thomas Sacre their Director of Rowing, Phil Bourguignon (National Junior Rower), Katie-Rae Ebzery in late 2009, with Mark Prater stepping for the development of our (Former AIS Basketball Scholar) and Olivia into the role in January 2010. Allan clubs into the future. The High Kennedy (Young Matilda). Performance Department will Bennett resigned from the Glebe shed in September to take up a position in Japan 2010 saw the transition of many of our endeavour to make the best use which allowed James McCartney (Lane top athletes out of the program and of SUSF resources to support Cove) and Gonzalo Briones (Glebe) to be into working life. (Rowing), clubs to meet their strategic appointed as Senior Coaches. (Basketball), Jacob Taylor (Rugby), Taniele Gofers (Waterpolo), goals, by way of strength The Flames program saw the introduction Jeremy Davie (Waterpolo), Greg Mail of a Coaching & Development Manager & conditioning, financial (Cricket), and Mark Egan (AFL) either and administrative support, – Peter Lonergan - to primarily support the Head Coach and develop the next retired from competition or completed ground or facility usage, coach generation of athletes for our female their studies and will start the next phase education and academic basketball program. of their life and more importantly utilise excellence for our athletes. the contacts and skills learnt through their Steve Alderman (Swimming) resigned in times with the Elite Athlete Program. May which allowed for the recruitment of the highly regarded Bobby Folan as Head Coach. Scholarships The EAP granted sport scholarships to The SUFC gained the experience of Baden 262 athletes from 32 sports in 2010, with a Stephenson (Director of Operations), further 52 places offered to the Talented Gill Elphinston (Marketing & Events Athlete Program (TAP) – which once again Coordinator), Bevan Cadwallader proved a successful stepping stone for (Director of Rugby) and Jack Farrer (Colts athletes coming from high school who Coordinator). need support to achieve their goals of In 2010, SUSF, the SUANFC and SUHC becoming scholarship recipients. joined forces to create the roles of Director of AFL and Director of Hockey. Brett Rugby scholar Jacob Taylor {B Arts – Pettersen (Director of AFL) and Aaron Oman Languages (Honours)} and distance runner (Director of Hockey) started in February. Emma Rilen {B Applied Science (MRS) Diagnostic Radiography} received the The Elite Athlete Program lost Madelene Vice Chancellor’s Sport Scholarships for Rivier (EAP Coordinator) in June and academic and sporting excellence. replaced her with Kim Cardile (EAP Assistant Manager) in August. The support of the University has been of utmost importance to our EAP, and The Sport Development Officer, Luke once again the University showed just Madigan resigned in April. A review of the how much they value it by contributing position was completed and Tristan Liles significant funding towards travel for was recruited into the new role of Club Australian sporting representatives and Development & AUS Coordinator. athlete services. Our sincere thanks to ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM Vice-Chancellor Michael Spence and Professor Derrick Armstrong for their 2010 was another successful year for the support – the success of our athletes Elite Athlete Program (EAP). when they compete on a national and The program supported the educational international stage is testament to your endeavours of our support and assistance. 21 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

The partnership between SUSF and assistance to student-athletes who than the average student mark for both the Business School continued to attended the Annual Australian University Undergraduates and Postgraduates gain momentum, with the successful G a m e s i n P e r t h i n S e p t e m b e r. enrolled at the University of Sydney. continuation of the School’s Undergraduate To all our athletes who represented the Our student-athletes were enrolled sports scholarship program to complement University and Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness the 10 Postgraduate sports scholarships across a broad range of faculties, such as at the highest level, we appreciate your offered annually. In 2010, Mark Sindone Arts (54 scholarship students), Business efforts and thank you for your dedication (Waterpolo), Emma Gray (Swimming), School (53), Health Science (63), Science and remarkable commitment. Steven Goh (Tennis) and Alix Kennedy (30), and Education & Social Work (17). I would like to acknowledge the efforts of (Netball/Athletics) joined James Goswell Academic Support (Rowing) as Undergraduate recipients. our academic counsellor Bruce Ross and It is often a very complicated task the assistance from our tutors, who often The support of our donors to the EAP (and occasional strain) for lecturers meet with our athletes after hours and on was, as always, greatly appreciated in and administrators to organise special weekends, to assist them with catching up 2010. The list of scholarship recipients is arrangements for our athletes whilst on work they may have missed as a result they compete overseas or are required listed in this publication but allow me to of their sporting commitments. express my personal thanks to Rodney to relocate interstate to continue their Tubbs (Blue & Gold); Cheryl Collins, sporting careers at state based institutes Emilie Isles, Paul Penna and Haren Sthalekar Ann Mitchell and Mac Chambers (Blues of sports. For this reason, I would like continued to provide invaluable support Association); Craig Spence (MBF Health); to extend my thanks to the Student in the key areas of nutrition and sports and donor contributors associated with Information Office within the Business psychology respectively to our scholarship the Dr Phillip Rundle, Marie Gavel, Warrick School for their invaluable help – in athletes in sports such as Rugby, Rowing, Segal, Ron Rushbrook, Ralph’s Cafe, The particular, Manager Nigel Smith, Emma Flames Basketball, Cricket, Swimming and Trust Company, Collins Peasley, Molly Dive, Hastings, Kenny Lowe, Subashini Naranyan Soccer. We thank them for their continual Aleksandra Pozder, Ray Hyslop and Kaye and Anouska Rita. I would also like to involvement in our program. Denning scholarships. thank staff from the Faculty of Science (in particular, Cindy Wilkinson), Faculty of Arts Recruitment Travel Assistance (Terry Heath), Faculty of Education (Shona Recruitment continues to be a hallmark of In 2010, the University of Sydney once Smith) and Health Sciences (Linda Dewar our organisation, and I would like to thank again provided extra funding to assist and Rhonda Orr), for taking the time to all of our coaches and club representatives for more than 45 student-athletes who meet our athletes and provide advice on their work in identifying talent and providing were selected to represent Australia at their degree structure and direction. EAP staff with the opportunity to assist them with their entry and transition to the University. National and International events. Our Academic Excellence rowing and swimming programs were Our athletes often walk a very precarious The Talent Identification Seminar in August the main recipients of International Travel tight-rope between balancing their studies highlighted just how successful our athlete Funding for U/23 & Junior Australian with their sporting commitments and program has become, with over 120 representatives, Trans Tasman regattas and because of this, we were all particularly students and parents receiving information Loughborough & Texas meets. pleased to see that the academic about the sporting and academic support The University of Sydney also provided average for 2010 was once again higher opportunities available through SUSF. 22 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

HIGH PERFORMANCE & CLUB DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM REPORT

Like our Athlete Induction held in March, The department also engaged 3rd or 4th Year the seminar proved to be an outstanding Health Science students from Cumberland success and a great opportunity to promote Campus on internships to assist with course our organisation, our staff, facilities and the requirements and testing of athletes. This University to the general public. relationship was fruitful for both parties and we hope the program may continue in 2011. Departures We must acknowledge the support of the Our two F/T staff Martin Harland and Tim EAP program from Coaches Allan Bennett Leahy must be congratulated for their (Rowing), Steve Alderman (Swimming), John dedication to assisting athletes to meet Davie (Women’s Waterpolo), David Jessep their strength or conditioning goals. Their (Cricket) and Greg Mumm (Rugby) who have knowledge and passion for SUSF and their provided immense support to their athletes industry is certainly reflected in the presence and promoted the worth of the program. our teams command when they take centre stage for battle. Credits must also go to Paul In addition, I would like to thank Prof. Peter Luchi and Tristan Sharp for their support roles Wolnizer (Dean, Business School), Prof. Terry in servicing the growing number of athletes Heath (Academic & Planning Manager, Faculty and sports that require the expertise of our of Arts) and Kate Collins (Undergraduate experienced Physical Preparation team. Manager, Faculty of Arts) for their support of the EAP program over the past decade. Australian University Sport Finally, I would like to offer special Eastern Uni Games gratitude to our EAP staff Kim Cardile and The EUGs were held in Coffs Harbour in Nick Halliday, who provides support and July. A nice warm change to the previous guidance to our athletes during this period year in Bathurst! Sydney University sent of growth for the Elite Athlete Program. a team of 110 students in the sports of Basketball, Handball, Tennis, Touch Ian Evans Football, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. Elite Athlete Program Manager Coffs Harbour presented a great back drop for the games. Students were able to enjoy PHYSICAL PREPARATION DEPARTMENT the beach, albeit pretty cold, some great The Athlete Performance department was facilities and a welcoming atmosphere. Our renamed the Physical Preparation department teams had mixed results with the highlights during 2010 to more closely reflect the being the Men’s Basketball grabbing gold, requirements and outcomes of the department. Ultimate Frisbee, Men’s Volleyball and Handball all capturing silver and Women’s Physical Preparation staff provided quality Touch Football taking bronze. support to underpin our club teams with specific strength and conditioning Snow Sports programs to maximise the development Mt Buller was the host mountain for the of our athletes. The team developed 2010 SnowSports. We had a team of best practice protocols to test athlete’s 37 athletes covering all disciplines that improvements in key areas to develop and ranged from giant slalom to cross country maintain the highest possible standards. to an impromptu rail jam. The weather was Highly regarded EDS (Elite Development a huge factor over the course of the week Squad) programs were delivered for with Mt Buller living up to its nickname Rugby, Cricket, Rowing, Soccer, Flames, ‘Mt Blur’. The team had tremendous Netball with athletes from Athletics, AFL, success finishing second to an extremely Hockey, Wrestling, Boxing, Fencing, strong University. Eliza Graham Swimming, Waterpolo, and many others finished as the Female Freestyle Skiing supported with a individualised program Champion and Aimee Watson the Cross to assist with their physical preparation. Country Female Champion. Josh Himbury ran second in the Moguls and Hamish SUSF provided additional funding to McLean grabbed a well deserved bronze increase the equipment available to our in the individual cross country. staff to supply cutting edge programs. The department purchased strongman The cross country relay teams received equipment (large tyres, sledgehammer etc) medals with the women’s receiving Silver and a Refractometer (hydration testing) as and Bronze for the men. The competition tools to maintain their high standards. culminated with Aimee Watson and Hamish 23 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

McLean being selected for the World into the bronze medal playoff, where they term strategy for the future. University Winter Games in Turkey 2011. destroyed Monash by 25 runs. Some other highlights were: Australian University Games Tristan Liles • Providing resources to support a junior The games were held in from Club Development & AUS Coordinator development program initiated by the September 26 till October 1. Sydney Volleyball Club Uni compiled 27 teams competing in CLUBS DEPARTMENT • Providing resources for the acquisition of 19 different sports with a total of 350 The introduction of the new position of Club Dartfish Computer Software to support athletes. SUSF provided five staff and Development & AUS Coordinator allowed the coaching programs of the cricket and three full time coaches to help with the for a more strategic focus for SUSF to hockey clubs week’s activities. We had an extremely service our clubs. Meetings were conducted successful week and came away with the • Facilitating a staff in-service for the use of with most clubs in 2010 to ascertain their most Division 1 titles compared to other Sports Psychology to our programs strengths/weaknesses and plans for 2011. universities. Of the 27 teams we sent, • Facilitating a staff in-service for This provided the Club Development & AUS 13 of them won gold medals; Athletics, recruitment best practice Coordinator with specific delivery targets Men’s Badminton, Women’s Basketball, for each sport and an overall focus for club • Funding an AUG Team Manager’s Baseball, Men’s Fencing, Men’s & Women’s development in the future. workshop on risk management Rowing, Rugby 7s, Swimming, Men’s & techniques before the 2010 games Women’s Tennis, Women’s Volleyball and The club highlight of the year was the • Funding a presentation to all AUG Women’s Waterpolo. Six teams finished acquisition of a female Wheelchair athletes called “Dangers of a Night Out” with silver; Women’s Football, Men’s & Basketball team. The Sydney Uni Wheelchair to outline the consequences of anti- Women’s Hockey, Sailing, Ultimate Frisbee Flames were born in March and preceded social behaviour before the 2010 games and Men’s Waterpolo. Two bronze medals to win the Women’s National Wheelchair to Men’s Football and Women’s Touch Basketball League in August. Many thanks • Developing contacts within the Football rounded out our medal spree. To must go to Sarah Stewart for her professional sphere of sports including see 21 of our 27 teams walk away with a assistance in bringing the team to SUSF and NSWIS, Waratahs, Cricket NSW, Stanford medal from the week is a very rewarding becoming part of our stable of sports. University and Cambridge University experience. A host of USYD athletes were Another personal highlight from 2010 was I will not be commenting on the success selected in the green and gold teams in of our clubs in this section as this will be the majority of the sports we entered. the redevelopment of the Sydney Uni Netball Club. The Club was leaderless and addressed in each club report. 20/20 Cricket close to extinction in July until a strong I must acknowledge all staff for their support Ballarat hosted the 20/20 cricket AUC group of women came together to resurrect in 2010 and especially thank our Executive in December. Sydney University took a the club. The Club has been able to recruit Director, Rob Smithies and President, Bruce competitive team led by Coach Gary a coach with international experience Ross for their guidance during my initial year. Whittaker and 13 cricketers hoping to and a highly respected administrator. This restore some pride for USYD after past coupled with a strong recruitment program Matthew Phelps AUC campaigns. After a rocky start the enabled the club to maintain their Division High Performance & boys found their feet and fought their way 1 status and start to again develop a long Club Development Manager 24 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP REPORT

After a very successful 2009, Department Structure and HR 1. O-Week which saw the organisation Having grown the marketing portfolio After succeeding in 2009, the gift-with- post record incomes on the and brand exposure of SUSF, our purchase ‘Free-T’ strategy was once more heavy reliance on external design and adopted for all annual memberships back of its first effective year publication assistance was evaluated at purchased during the three days of of targeted marketing and the end of 2009 with the decision made O-Week. The frenzy of ‘ROAR Power’ was promotions, 2010 posed the to adopt a more time and cost efficient beyond expectation, and through strong question – could we be even structure – and employ a part-time Design call to action prompts, assertive service better still? & Multimedia Coordinator. and a great atmosphere, the O-Week stalls were able to deliver 20% growth on 2009. Costa Popolizio commenced in this role Solid performances in the facilities saw the at the start of March, and throughout the 2010 peak during this month. course of 2010 played a crucial role in the generation of over 800 various pieces 2. Semester Pass of marketing and promotional collateral Having identified the gap in the market for across all key areas of the organisation. My the second semester pass product in 2009, thanks go to our major external partners the campaign was attempted again in 2010 RGC and Southern Design for their – with even more success. Springboarding ongoing support throughout the year. off the growth of student participation The middle of the year also saw Shari within SUSF facilities, particularly at the Wakefield resign as Marketing & Arena, the campaign offered a very logical, Communications Coordinator after discount-based call to action, delivering almost two years in the role. My sincere increases in sales volume and revenue for thanks to Shari for the incessant drive all short-term passes on 2009. and dedication she consistently gave to 3. 12 Days of Fitness SUSF. Andrew Tilley took over this role in September, immediately adding value to As the end of 2010 neared, a neat, simple our operations. and effective campaign was required to consolidate the financial position of our Publications operations. ’12 Days of Fitness’ was a new, Now in its third year, the credibility and innovative campaign offering the chance recognition of ROAR magazine has spread to trial SUSF’s facilities for 12 days, from wide within and beyond the University only $12. The campaign attracted over 150 gates. On the back of a successful new users of SUSF facilities, with rollovers year of ad sales in 2009, 2010 saw the onto full passes continuing the flow of publication grow to four editions – and sales into the new year. ad sales revenue to almost $24k, up Website 30% on 2009. In total, 20,000 copies of ROAR were distributed across the four In the course of the 2008 rebrand, editions, featuring over 20 different clubs, one of the significant changes to the along with a number of marquee SUSF organisation’s marketing was the launch elite athletes including Berrick Barnes, of a new, more commercially focused Matthew Mitcham and Sarah Stewart. website. Whilst giving prominence to The publication also maintained its key the key commercial areas of SUSF, the positioning as a sales and service tool, website drew some criticism for its lack becoming integrated into all Frontline of a balanced overview of all the services, service training workshops as the best programs and clubs of SUSF. After takeaway for all enquiries. extensive internal and member research, and a complete reshaping of the sites Membership navigational structures making more pages With annual memberships and fitness accessible in one-click from another, the passes growing dramatically during site was relaunched in September. 2009, 2010 presented revenue growth As part of this relaunch, every page opportunities through increased prices and of content was renewed with accurate capacity – primarily at the Arena – which information, whilst all headers and key drove the year end increase of almost 4% branded graphics were also updated. The in this area. Three key campaigns stand relaunch had immediate effect in improving out and are worthy of mention. the online presence of SUSF, playing a huge role in the growth of web traffic figures. 25 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP REPORT

In 2010, over 240,000 visits were recorded Lastly, my thanks to must go to Rob at www.susf.com.au, almost 30% more Smithies and all SUSF staff for their than 2009, resulting in a 25% growth of continued support of our marketing efforts pageviews to more than 750,000. in 2010. No matter how clever or targeted a publication or promotion, it is the belief The end of the year also saw significant in and application of these campaigns that resources invested in the development of makes the sale and creates lasting value an online shop, retailing SUSF’s branded with our customers. apparel. The SUSF eShop launched in January 2011, and now offers SUSF Ross Xenos another revenue channel for our apparel. Marketing & Memberships Manager Key Programs & Clubs The breadth of marketing endeavours in 2010 was broadened significantly, with many programs and clubs benefitting from stronger marketing engagement throughout the year. Congratulations to both Andrew and Shari for their engagement of the major sporting clubs of the University and the continued fostering of strong reciprocal relationships. The growth in quality and readership of ‘The Lion’s Den’ and increased liaison between club management and the marketing department have seen dramatic improvement in the quality of club collateral and branding. Whilst SUSF has far too many programs to detail them all here, the growth of the swim school and the school holiday sports camps during 2010 deserve honourable mention. Their proactive, organised and passionate approach to the delivery of their services, paired with cost-effective promotional plans have delivered growth of up to 14% in each program. 26 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT BLUE & GOLD REPORT

In 2010, the previous year’s Functions in 2010 – Cricket the Traditional • Stuart Clark: Test cricketer and Sydney ‘Blue & Gold’ Water Sports Opener University graduate Luncheon spawned separate The 19th February lunch was staged at With Adam’s help, the panel dissected the the Four Seasons Hotel and it attracted recent summer of cricket, with particular ‘Blue & Gold’ Water Polo and a larger than usual number of Sydney Rowing Luncheons for the very emphasis on its potential impact on the much Uni cricketers from the 1960s. This was anticipated Ashes Test Series later this year. first time. Also, with a much because the Club’s historians, archivists, anticipated Ashes peer group leaders and Club chairman had Applying the Chatham House Rule (what is said in the room stays in the room), Stuart series in Australia, there was a got together to select the SUCC “Team of the 60s” as objectively as they could. Clark was especially forthright and amusing. ‘Blue & Gold’ Ashes 9 Months Humour is infectious and no-one initiates Out Cricket Luncheon in Over the next four ‘Blue & Gold’ Cricket it better than Adam Spencer. However, Luncheons, Sydney Uni “Teams of the amongst the mirth, plenty of meaty issues February and another ‘Blue & 70s, 80s, 90s and the first decade of this Gold’ Ashes 9 Days Out Cricket were discussed in what was both a highly century” will be similarly announced. This stimulating and entertaining segment. Luncheon in November. will culminate in the announcement of the Sydney Uni “Living Legends” Team in 2014 Cheer, Cheer, the Red and the White! – the year of the Sydney Uni Cricket Club’s ‘Blue & Gold’ Club members and their sesquicentenary celebrations. guests were back at the Four Seasons Hotel Ten of the twelve members of the SUCC on Friday 9th April for the 2010 Aussie “Team of the 60s” were present on the Rules Luncheon. The ‘Blue & Gold’ Aussie day, as were another four tables of their Rules Luncheon is always the first function former team-mates. The team in batting each season to celebrate Australian Rules order was as follows: football with Sydney’s business community • Jon Erby in the big end of town. • John Everett From the outset, there was an air of eager • Bert Alderson (c) anticipation. This was the day before the ’ 3rd round game against • Graham Dawson Richmond at the SCG and Sydney Uni’s 1st • Malcolm Ives round game against Balmain in Sydney’s • Rick Lee Premier Division. • Alan Crompton Following entrées, Adam Spencer chatted • Peter James with Stuart Dew and Sam Crichton. Stuart • Mike Pawley is a dual AFL premiership winner (with Port in 2004 and Hawthorn in 2008), • Bill Armstrong (deceased) who was famous for his raking left-foot • Trevor Osborne kicks, which resulted in a great many goals • David Fox (12th Man) from outside the 50-metre arc. Stuart joined the Sydney Swans in late 2009 as a Following the announcement of the development coach. team, Bert Alderson, Jon Erby and Mike Pawley represented their colleagues in an It was in that capacity that Stuart Dew met entertaining panel discussion about grade Sam Crichton. At the end of last season, and intervarsity cricket in the 1960s. They Sam was plucked from Sydney Uni’s 1st all spoke very passionately about their XVIII to perform the role of a “Sydney time at the Sydney University Cricket Club. AFL top-up player” in the Sydney Swans’ It was great for current SUCC cricketers Reserves. Sam impressed and was invited at the function to witness the spirit and to Swans’ pre-season training in the three enthusiasm of this “team” of very good months leading up to the draft period. past players. Stuart parried all of Adam Spencer’s After the main course, Adam Spencer questions magnificently. He was both moderated a panel of cricket experts, erudite and amusing – the audience comprising: thoroughly enjoyed Stuart’s anecdotes. • Mike Coward: our resident member of Sam was clearly in new territory, but he the Fourth Estate quickly warmed to the task and won over • Jim Maxwell: the voice of ABC Cricket the crowd with his relaxed disposition and youthful enthusiasm. • Dave Gilbert: Test cricketer and CEO of NSW Cricket 27 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

After wonderfully tender beef tenderloin Kennelly played the first 50 minutes of the 2007: Branko Culina – former celebrated (with truffle potato purée, wild mushrooms All-Ireland final, scoring two points and player and the then coach of Sydney FC. and merlot reduction), Adam Spencer becoming the first person to win both an Andy Harper – a 321 game NSL veteran, moderated a panel of Sydney Swans’ AFL Premiership and an All-Ireland Senior author and expert commentator. Simon players, comprising: Football Championship. Hill – the face and voice of soccer on FOX • specialist midfielder, Jude Bolton Having ticked that box, the prodigal son Sports at that time. • attacking half-back, has returned to the Swans injury free, 2008: – an expert • half-forward speed machine, Ben highly motivated and with all of his old AFL commentator, Socceroo and 3x winner McGlynn attacking flair. of NSL premierships. – a 100 times Socceroo and the then coach The Swans had started their season with Our luncheon guests were in such a good mood that they didn’t even baulk of Sydney FC. Lawrie McKinna – former a narrow loss to premiership favourites at the Lobby Bar prices for post-function NSL player and coach of Central Coast St Kilda and a solid away win against cleansing ales! And to round out a terrific Mariners A-League Club. Adelaide. There was much talk of new ‘Blue & Gold’ Aussie Rules Luncheon, recruit Ben McGlynn’s gopher-like 2009: – a 55 times Socceroo both the Sydney Swans and Sydney Uni performance on the previous weekend, and marquee Sydney FC player. Mark registered huge wins on the next day. when he consistently popped up in front of Bosnich – a 17 times Socceroo and goals, having (according to Jude Bolton) The Round Ball Game legendary goalkeeper in English club football. – the voice of found more space than Neil Armstrong The annual Soccer Football function differs and Buzz Aldrin combined! Ben kicked five from all of the other ‘Blue & Gold’ sporting Australian Football, famously dedicated to goals in that match. functions in that it is held as a dinner the “beautiful game”. The Tadhg Kennelly story fascinated the rather than a luncheon and it is staged 2010: – a 4 times Socceroo audience. Tadhg grew up in Ireland as on campus. For the last four years, the and current Championship player with the son of a legendary All-Ireland Senior refurbished Grandstand Bar, Restaurant & Sydney FC. – a 55 times Football Championship winner. He came Function Centre has been the venue for Socceroo goalkeeper with 366 worldwide to Australia in 1999 and endeavoured to ‘Blue & Gold’ Soccer Football Dinners. senior club games. – star learn the game of Australian Rules football. You don’t have to be a soccer football midfielder in the Matildas’ historic 2010 Tadhg was a good student. By the time he tragic to enjoy these dinners. Any sporting Asian Cup victory. – returned to Ireland early last year, he had enthusiast would be thoroughly entertained Australia’s N°1 TV reporter, journalist & played 158 games for the Sydney Swans by the panels that Adam Spencer has archetypal foreign correspondent. and had been an integral member of the moderated over the past five years: The 2010 ‘Blue & Gold’ Soccer Football 2005 AFL premiership team. 2006: – a 29 times Socceroo Dinner was held on Friday 11th June and In 2009, Tadhg returned to Gaelic football and expert commentator on the game. coincided with both the opening ceremony with his late father’s team, Kerry. It wasn’t Damien Lovelock – renowned sports and first game of the 2010 FIFA World until the end of the Gaelic football season broadcaster ( and Football Cup in South Africa. that Tadhg broke into Kerry’s starting line- Fever). – an 84 times Socceroo; up. But on 20th September 2009, Tadhg Australian captain and expert commentator. 28 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT BLUE & GOLD REPORT

The capacity audience (there were Affirming the proposition, The Gentlemen disappointed supporters who did not get of Rugby featured Greg O’Mahoney, who around to submitting their bookings until the developed a cult following in the early week before the function) at The Grandstand years of the annual ‘Blue & Gold’ debates, Bar, Restaurant & Function Centre were on a and Rob Carlton, on secondment from high with World Cup fever. “Underbelly 3: The Golden Mile” in which he was appearing as Neville ‘Scully’ Director of Football, John Curran, managed Scullion – a corrupt Kings Cross detective. to source some amazing live and silent auction items which generated lots of interest Although the Low-Life Academia case and plenty of money! A competition to was again based on superb humour and correctly identify World Cup players from fairly exceptionally clever wit, neither of these grainy photographs most of the attributes impressed the totally biased tables, but was also a good money spinner. adjudicator - former ARU President, Mr Phil Harry - who awarded The Gentlemen of Rugby The usual $5 raffle was replaced this year their fourteenth consecutive “surprise” victory! by the $100 ‘box raffle’. This involved investments of $100, but all investors were Water Polo Does Its Own Thing guaranteed to win a prize worth between Following on from last year’s ‘Blue & Gold’ $80 and more than $1,000. President Water Sports Luncheon, the first ever ‘Blue Andrew Bray, Secretary Tom Bailey-Smith & Gold’ Water Polo Luncheon (Friday 20th and their fellow committee members are August) and the first ever ‘Blue & Gold’ Rowing to be congratulated on sourcing so many Luncheon (Friday 17th September) were ‘box raffle’ prizes from SUSFC supporters held at The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay. and local businesses. A similar format was adopted for both of The highlights of ‘Blue & Gold’ these functions. Following exotic entrées on Soccer Football Dinners are always both occasions, Adam Spencer moderated Adam Spencer’s interviews and panel panels comprised of current élite athletes moderations. On this occasion, there was from these sports. Then, after more also the eager anticipation of viewing sumptuous cuisine, Adam’s panelists at the 2010 World Cup opening fixture on both functions were ‘blasts from the past’. television. That TV coverage commenced at midnight – it was a somewhat longer ‘Blue & At the ‘Blue & Gold’ Water Polo Luncheon, Gold’ Soccer Football Dinner than usual! the current élite athletes were dual Olympian, Trent Franklin; recent Australian The Game They Play in Heaven! Women’s Water Polo representative, Keesja The 2010 ‘Blue & Gold’ Rugby Luncheon Gofers, and Australian U20 representative was held at the Four Seasons Hotel on and budding Olympian, Scott Nicholson. Friday 30th August. The entertainment The seasoned Water Polo players on the commenced with Adam Spencer second panel were 4-times Olympian, dissecting the Club rugby season to that Peter Montgomery; dual Olympian, point in time with: Nathan Thomas, and Sydney 2000 • Greg Mumm - in his first season as Head Olympian, Rod Owen-Jones. There were Coach of the Sydney Uni Football Club some wonderful Water Polo reminiscences, • Dave Dennis - our 192cm tall flanker or but also lots of mirth associated with lock forward, who is a NSW Waratah and Monty’s recounting of Bid Committee was a 2009 Wallaby squad member on highlights in the lead-up to the Sydney 2000 the European end-of-season tour Olympics and of his more recent round of • Pat McCutcheon – the 2010 SUFC club golf with Tiger Woods! captain and another of our NSW Waratahs, The Noble Sport of Rowing who is also the Australian 7’s captain At the inaugural ‘Blue & Gold’ Rowing After mains, the principal fare of the day was Luncheon, the current élite athletes were the much anticipated annual ‘Blue & Gold’ Tom Sacre, an Australian representative Debate. The Low- Life Academia team of at this year’s Junior World Championships Adam Spencer and Chris Croake negated in the Czech Republic; Sasha Belonogoff, the proposition that Western Sydney a quadruple gold medalist at the 2010 deserves its own Super 15 Rugby team … National Championships and an Australian to complement its GWS AFL team and its U23 representative; along with Mike Sydney Rovers A-League Soccer team. Valli, an outstanding student who won 29 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

numerous rowing titles at State and Friday 19th February 2010 ‘Blue & Gold’ spoke very passionately about their time National Champs before heading for lunch had been co-badged as the Ashes 9 at the Sydney University Cricket Club, but Oxford University, where he competed in Months Out Cricket Luncheon. there was a surprising number of refer- the 2009 Oxford/Cambridge Boat Race. ences to one venerable opponent from As happened at the earlier 2010 lunch that era – the former Bankstown, NSW and The seasoned rowers on the second panel (when the SUCC “Team of the 60s” was Australian fast bowler, Len Pascoe (who were recent ‘blasts from the past’, Liz Kell announced), the Ashes 9 Days Out Cricket just happened to be in the audience)! and Dan Burke, along with distant ‘blast Luncheon attracted a larger than usual from the past’, John Boultbee! number of Sydney Uni cricketers ... this After the main course, Adam Spencer mod- time from the 1970s. This was because In 2006, Liz Kell had combined with her erated a panel of cricket experts, comprising: the Club’s historians, archivists, peer Sydney Uni teammate, Brooke Pratley, to • Mike Coward: our resident member of group leaders and Club chairman had got win the Women’s Double Scull at the 2006 the Fourth Estate together to select the SUCC “Team of the World Championships. Two years later, Liz 70s” as objectively as they could. • Len Pascoe: one half of the revered Thom- was a member of the Australian Women’s son/Pascoe (very) attack VIII which made it through to the Final at Nine of the twelve members of the SUCC • Corey Collymore: the Windies’ quick who the Beijing Olympics. “Team of the 70s” were present on the has played thirty Test matches for his country day, as were another three tables of their Dan Burke won an Olympic silver medal former team-mates. The team in batting • Greg Mail: former NSW opening bats- at the Sydney 2000 Olympics and he order was as follows: men and current Sydney Uni run machine enthralled the luncheon guests with his animated recollections from the number 7 • Tom Jenkins With Adam’s help, the panel discussed seat of the Men’s VIII Final. • Greg Wilson “cricket through the ages”, with emphasis on fast bowling and, of course, the imminent • Jim L’Estrange It was terrific to hear from John Boultbee Ashes Test Series. It was a highly stimulating on the tenth anniversary of the “best ever” • Ian Fisher (c) and extremely entertaining segment. Olympic Games, with which he had been • Rick Lee so closely involved. ‘Bolts’ was in excellent Lightning Strikes Twice on the Golf Course • Mark Perry form and the audience really appreciated The 2010 `Blue & Gold’ Xmas Hamper Golf his amusing anecdotes. • Alan Crompton Day was held in the last week of November, A Second Innings for Cricket • Peter James as has been the tradition for fourteen • Chris Elder consecutive years. By popular demand, it With the (misplaced as it turned out) was once again staged at the picturesque St • Mick O’Sullivan anticipation of Australia’s cricketers Michael’s Golf Club overlooking Little Bay. regaining the Ashes in the Series of five • Geoff Pike Test matches on home soil this summer, So, on Wednesday 24th November 2010, • Mark Burgess (12th Man) a second 2010 ‘Blue & Gold’ Cricket a field of 22 teams competed for the Luncheon was staged at the Four Seasons Following the announcement of the team, Chancellor’s Cup. All bar one of those teams Hotel on Wednesday 17th November. all members present were asked for just were repeat customers, the newcomer This one was co-badged as the Ashes 9 one recollection from their cricket playing being a team representing the Faculty of Days Out Cricket Luncheon, whereas the days at Sydney Uni in the 1970s. They all Economics & Business at Sydney Uni. 30 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT BLUE & GOLD REPORT

Four of the teams (Graham Hurst’s Men stunning in their “glad rags”. About Town, Logan Wines, North Sydney In keeping with the “women in sport” Hotel and The Nelson Hotel) have played theme, Adam Spencer moderated a in all fourteen of the ‘Blue & Gold’ Xmas wonderfully animated panel which involved Hamper Golf Days. three elite athletes from sports other than The reigning champions were the St the Women’s National Basketball League: Vincent’s Clinic team, which last year had •  - a dual cricket and soccer won the Chancellor’s Cup for the first time international for the past 4 years (from in eight attempts. Having acquired that of 16) taste for victory, the old boys representing •  - our youngest ever St Vincent’s Clinic did it again in 2010 – an Olympic footballer (in 2004) and now a absolute triumph for the good doctors seasoned Matilda (Chris Browne, Frank Cheok, David Golovsky and Alan Farnsworth)! • Sarah Stewart - a dual Paralympian and premiership player for the 2010 The 2nd and 3rd places were filled Wheelchair Flames by teams making their 14th and 8th appearances in the field –North Sydney The second panel comprised two of the Hotel (represented by Michael Armstrong, Southern Design Sydney Uni Flames star Peter Dind, Kerry Osgood, Kerry Trollope recruits for the 2010-11 WNBL season ... and non-playing captain, Athol Davis) and post player Amy Denson and off/point Gregro Promotions (represented by the guard Katie-Rae Ebzery … plus Natalie brothers Fayn … David and Greg … Greg Porter, a 94 times Australian Opals’ Kirkham and Richard Lowe). representative and an Olympic silver medalist from the 2004 Athens Games. Although these three teams received hams and wines to complement their hampers, This luncheon was well supported by all players in the remaining 19 teams also Flames’ sponsors such as Southern Design, took home splendid Xmas hampers. ACUVUE/Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Bankstown Sports Club, Dick Smith For some teams, the “Best Dressed” Electronics, Jebam, Jennings Plumbing, award is a more realistic challenge than PeakPhysique Physiotherapy, Ralph’s the Chancellor’s Cup! The 2010 winner of Café, Rydges Camperdown, Sutherland the “sartorial splendor” prize was the Men Basketball Association, Sydney City Toyota About Town team, although their top hats, and Volvo Bus Australia. bow ties and formal waistcoats looked a little the worse for wear after 18 holes of For the third consecutive year, Basketball golf on the challenging St Michael’s layout! Australia, Ernst & Young and the NSW Institute of Sport very generously The ‘Blue & Gold’ Xmas Hamper Golf Day supported this function. It continues to be continues to be a very popular and relaxed a great public relations exercise for the event. The competing teams genuinely look Southern Design Sydney Uni Flames and forward to catching up with one another. As the 2010 WNBL Flames’ Luncheon raised always, Murray Hartin … Australia’s modern some very worthwhile dollars towards the day Banjo Patterson … entertained our funding of our WNBL franchise guests at the post-golf presentation dinner. Preview of Coming Attractions The Flames Again Dress to Impress In 2011, there will be ‘Blue & Gold’ Cricket, On Wednesday 1st December 2010, Aussie Rules, Soccer Football, Rugby, the third ‘Blue & Gold’ WNBL Flames Water Polo, Rowing, Golf and WNBL/ Luncheon was held in the Anchorage Women in Sport functions. For the very Room at WatersEdge Restaurant. From first time, there will also be a ‘Blue & Gold’ the outset, it was explained that the lunch Athletics Luncheon. It will be held at The would be more than a WNBL function – it Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay on Friday was a celebration of women’s sport. 13th May 2011.

All bar one of the 2010-11 Southern Design Rodney Tubbs Sydney Uni Flames’ WNBL players were in Corporate & Alumni Relations Manager attendance. Early in proceedings they were individually introduced to the luncheon guests and they looked particularly 31 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT BLUES ASSOCIATION REPORT

2010 was another productive About 35 younger Blues attended the night luncheon at The Grandstand to celebrate year for the Blues Association. game of Rugby at Number 1 Oval on Friday the 100th anniversary of the SU Women’s 7 May to cheer Sydney Uni on to victory Sports Association. While the Association We held several successful against Northern Suburbs. This result was merged with SUSU in 2003, the traditions reunion functions and managed courtesy of some neat work on Facebook and spirit of the women’s organisation to raise sufficient funds to by Committee members Renee Kirby and have not been forgotten. Fiona Hammond and has convinced us to continue support for three I extend my thanks to the members of the use the new media again in 2011. sporting scholarships. Blues Association Committee this year, Our next function of the year was the namely, Cheryl Collins, Fiona Hammond, The three Blues Association scholarship Pin Function held in The Grandstand on Brendon Hyde, Ray Hyslop, Renee Kirby, recipients for the year were: Alex 6 August. About 100 people attended Sarah Stewart, Gillian Ting, Rod Tubbs, (Sasha) Belonogoff, who competed in to see the pin presentation and helped Mehmet Yagci and Mac Chambers (archivist). Boat for Australia at the World Rowing us raise just over $3,200 which will assist We were really pleased to welcome Gold Championships; Keesja Gofers, member with the funding of scholarships in 2011. recipients into our fold this year after of the Australian Water Polo squad; and Contributing to this profit were the raffle, implementing changes to the Constitution Rosalyn Lawrence, who was overall with a large range of substantial prizes at the AGM and we look forward to their World Cup Champion in C1 Women’s organised by Cheryl Collins, and several greater participation in future Blues Canoe/Kayak. donations forwarded by people who could Association events. At the end of another As the Commonwealth Games unfolded not attend on the night. It was another busy year for our band of volunteers, I in in August, we followed 11 of very enjoyable occasion with the usual especially want to thank our secretary Cheryl our Blues in action, including Lachlan excellent interviews of past Blues by MC Collins who has done a huge amount of Renshaw (Athletics), Susan Pratley Rod Tubbs. work behind the scenes and helped us to run such successful fundraising ventures. (Netball), Pat McCutcheon, Nick The Association Golf Day at St Michael’s Phipps and Bernard Foley (Rugby 7s), Course on 13 October saw a good number I also take this opportunity to thank Rob Kaarle McCulloch (Cycling), Prasanth of golfers in action and helped to raise Smithies and the staff of SUSF who have Sellathurai (), Alexandra just over $2,500 for the scholarship fund. worked with us during the past year and Croak, Matthew Mitcham (Diving), Thanks go to Rod Tubbs for his excellent supported our ventures. Megan Rivers (Hockey), and Kyla coordination of this event as well as to Mac Bremner (Wrestling). We are very proud and Pam Chambers who assisted by selling Bronwen Watson organised her second of the wonderful performances they raffle tickets on the day. and last Blues Dinner as she has married produced at the international level. and moved overseas; Ian Evans and Kim Finally, the year ended with the traditional Cardile helped by keeping us updated Our functions went off very well this year. Blues Dinner held in the Great Hall on on the Blues Association scholarship We were thrilled to see that our Young 20 November. Prof Ann Brewer, Deputy holders; and Aleksandra Pozder’s finance Blues Reunion has finally taken off. Vice Chancellor, presented the awards. staff worked with our Treasurer Ray Hyslop 32 new Blues and four new Golds were to record and manage our accounts. announced on the night with the winners Our congratulations go to Rob and the of the Blue of the Year Awards being Management Committee on another great Matthew Mitcham (Diving) who received year of sporting success for SUSF. the John Sykes Trophy and Olivia Kennedy (Soccer) who received the Alison Finally on a sad note I record the Hattersley Trophy. Entertainment at the passing of one of our Golds, former Vice dinner included an interview of Cricket Chancellor Professor Gavin Brown. As Vice Blue and Australian representative Stuart Chancellor, Gavin was a great supporter of Clark by newly inducted Gold, Adam sport at the university, helping to raise its Spencer and we heard of the behind status among academia and attending as the scenes preparations for The Ashes many sporting events as he could. It was series. Following on last year’s success, fitting that we were able to acknowledge Amy Johansen, the University organist, his friendship and support by attending once again accompanied the St John’s the Memorial in the Great Hall on 18 College Choir to sing the traditional songs February in good numbers and all dressed “Gaudeamus” and “The Varsity”. There in our blazers. His wife Diane was so was a great atmosphere all night and we impressed and said that his Gold blazer successfully raised just over $2,000 via the would remain a permanent reminder for raffle to add to our scholarship fund. her and his family. Our sympathies are with Diane and we say Vale Gavin! Another rather special event was held this year and, though not strictly a Blues Ann Mitchell Association event, both Cheryl and Ann President put in some effort to organise it—a Blues Association 32 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT CONTENTS

AFL BASEBALL AMERICAN BASKETBALL FOOTBALL BOAT ARCHERY BOXING ATHLETICS CANOE BADMINTON

CRICKET HOCKEY FENCING JUDO FLAMES KENDO GYMNASTICS NETBALL HANDBALL ROCKCLIMBING & MOUNTAINEERING

ROWING SOCCER SWIMMING TABLE TENNIS SAILING TAE KWON DO SQUASH TENNIS SNOW SPORTS (SUBSKI)

TOUCH WOMEN’S RUGBY FOOTBALL WATERPOLO ULTIMATE WATER SKI & FRISBEE WAKEBOARDING VELO WRESTLING VOLLEYBALL 33 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

CLUB REPORTS 34 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT AFL - MEN

The Club enjoyed significant on- • Premier Division minor premiership and field success with a Senior grade first Grand Final berth since 1992; minor premiership, an U18 Premier • Colts (U18) Premiership in the U18 Cup premiership and team’s in Premier Cup; three Grand Final’s across Sydney • First Division Grand Final (reserve grade); AFL’s top three football programs. • Alex Lee winning the Phelan Medal (Best & Fairest in Premier Division) plus Tim The appointment of Brett Pettersen as General Air – Snow Medal (League B&F of First Manager, Director of AFL was a significant Division) and Monty Krochmal (B&F of move by the club in ensuring the enduring U18 competition); and on field success and financial sustainability • Roger Moten (Coach of the Year) joined of the Club. Furthermore, the appointment in the Sydney Team of the Year by Mark is evidence of the Club’s commitment to Egan (as Captain), Adam McConnochie, professionalising the Club and its operations. Ben Mankarious and Alex Lee. The Club continues to provide The club was also very proud of Tom opportunities for participation through Young who became the club’s first player to elite level Australian Football players, drafted from the Club when selected striving for administrative and on-field by Collingwood in the National Draft in excellence. SUANFC would now be NSW’s November. He also won Collingwood’s VFL largest senior AFL club with six teams Best & Fairest award as a 17 year old in 2010. running around in 2010. SUANFC players also achieved One of the most prominent schemes representative honours including: introduced in 2010 was the“Building a Better Club” Initiative. This initiative, • Sydney AFL Rep Team versus VAFA – driven by Wil Honner, ensured current Mark Egan, Sam Crichton and Alex Lee and past SUANFC members had an active (Adam McConnochie and Ben Mankarious and measurable role in assisting SUANFC also selected but unavailable); to achieve a fundamental Club goal, that • Sydney AFL U23 Team who won NSW being; to provide the best opportunity to Regional Championship – Tim Barton, play Aussie Rules in Sydney inside the best Tom Elkington, Jesse Martin, Jack Lawson, possible Club football environment. Jack Caspersonn and Mitch Thompson; • NSW/ACT U18 squad – Nick Perry, Tom Young; In 2010 the Club Executive created the inaugural SUANFC Advisory Board, • NSW/ACT U16 squad – Craig Moller chaired by Jason McLennan, which (Player of tournament); and provided valuable advice and guidance on • U18 Zone Squads – Sydney South: Todd a range of key areas notably: Considine, Nathan Weldon Bowen, Tom • Shaping the future of junior football Aitken; Sydney West: Mick Hartley, Adrian development in a SUANFC submission Yakimov, James Lewington; Sydney North: advising global and Club level change to Stuart Jamieson; Northern Heat: Harry Dixon. the Sydney AFL Pathway Policy; Feedback received from players regarding • Providing input to 2011 player and their enjoyment experienced, with their sponsorship recruitment; and football and socialising, throughout season • Providing on-going strategic advice with a 2010 was overwhelmingly positive. view to developing a 5 year plan in late 2010. The Club continues to expand the Importantly the Club continues to rely sophistication of its high performance on volunteer contributions primarily from program. SUANFC’s model centres on current players with a number of parents providing a quality environment for talent becoming more involved year by year. Non- to be fostered within and this is primarily playing volunteer Harvey Gordon continues supported through the employment of quality to astound us all in his 20th year at the club, people and access to Sydney University’s Elite continuing to be a key pillar of the club. Athlete Program (EAP) and facilities. SUANFC enjoyed significant on-field Julian Crawley success in 2010 including: Secretary 35 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT AFL - WOMEN

2010 was a fantastic year for the Sydney University Women’s AFL Club (SUWAFLC). There was a large number of returning players from the 2009 season and a significant number of new members to bolster the Club’s numbers. In response to the increased interest the Club was able to have a core playing group and a development arm moving towards strength and numbers for the 2011 season. With a fresh and returning committee of ten enthusiastic and dedicated team members on board the start of the year was positive, fresh and enthusiastic. On the field SUWAFLC played some outstanding football in 2010. There were many great results during the year against some first class opposition. Returning players and rookies alike stood up and played with determination and sportsmanship at all times. This year’s award winners were: Golden Boot: Marie Keating Players Player: Jennifer Lew Rookie of the Year: Melissa Khoury Coaches Player: Kate Lancaster Club Person of the Year: Alex Roberts At the end of the season the Club finished third in the Sydney Women’s Australian Football League showing great skills and team work throughout the season. Although the Club did not make the Grand Final each and every person should be congratulated on a great year. Off the field SUWAFLC had another stellar season with great team cohesion and lifelong friendships formed. The Club would like to take this opportunity to thank all of its supporters, Sydney University Sponsors, SWAFL and the other teams in the league for a great year. Lastly but by no means least to the 2010 SUWAFLC Committee, your dedication to the club and women’s AFL cannot be faltered. Your hours of dedication and work have not gone unnoticed and are appreciated by everyone.

Libby Sadler President 36 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT AMERICAN FOOTBALL

The 2010 season saw an game… that’s more than a point a minute OFFENSE extraordinary run of achievement and a national record for a season. David Thode, Aaron Carbury, David Allen, for the American Football club. The team won the State Championship James Gifford, Kiernan Dorney, Matt Game versus the UTS GATORS – Croasdaile, Liam Erby, Tristan Cauhepe, The Colts program – coached by senior dominating the game to win 37-0. This Mac Shine. players David Thode, Kiernan Dorney, is the most points scored in a State Liam Erby and Club Alumni Andrew DEFENSE Championship and the biggest winning Ogborne – made the State Championship Fady Aoun, Joe Lim, Greg Wernecke, Chris margin. The team has extended its record game but were defeated by Sutherland Noble, Leigh Louey-Gung, Kevin Trinh, winning streak to 57 straight wins – a Seahawks. The team posted 10 wins and Ian Triganza, Piotr Milewski, Tau Saipaia, national record. The last time the team has two losses in another stellar season. 12 Mitchell Haney, Suren Wickramisinghe, lost was September, 2006. Cubs players were chosen to represent Chady Aoun and Anthony Sinton. NSW in the Wolverines at the Junior In winning eight straight Division 1 State This continued success has seen the National Championships. Those players Championships the Lions have compiled following players named for the squad for were Sam Darcy, Harry Granger, Max a record of 96 wins, as against just two Granger, Alec Panebianco, Chevy Abraham- the Outback Australian team to play in the losses. In those eight championship World Cup in 2011 in Austria: Defensive Jacobs, Daniel Pearson, Oscar Heidrach, seasons, six have been undefeated. Francis O’Neal, Alex Klaric, Jack Talricio, Co-ordinator for the Lions in 2010, Andrew Sergen Isik, and Cameron Prentice. From Sydney University American football also had Ogborne, was named in the same position this group Sam Darcy, Cam Prentice and its first two scholarship players in 2010: David for Outback. Lions players on the squad are: Hugh Tompkins represented Australia Thode and Kiernan Dorney, who also received Liam Erby, Aaron Carbury, James Gifford, in an international friendly match versus Blues adding to those already received by Matt Croasdaile, David Thode, Kiernan American Samoa where Hugh Tomkins was Fady Aoun and Coach Andrew Ogborne. Dorney and Tristan Cauhepe. named the Most Valuable Player from the Lions players and coaches were a major The 2010 season continued a wonderful Australian Team. Hugh was also fortunate part of the NSW Wolfpack, which won its tradition of the American Football Club, enough to be selected and travel with fifth straight National Championship in which has represented the University with World Team that played against the United Melbourne in April 2010. NSW defeated distinction. Here are some facts: States Junior Team in Texas this year. Victoria in the final winning 28-7, with • 28 seasons with 12 State Championships The Senior team played an undefeated the Vics only scoring in the final seconds. in Seniors. An overall team record of season that included 12 wins and no Two Sydney Uni Quarterbacks threw 227 wins, 39 losses and five ties. This losses, scoring 677 points while conceding touchdowns on the night – Kiernan amounts to a better than 85% win rate. only 131. This amounted to an average Dorney and Danny Kelen, and Liam Erby • 17 seasons and six State Championships winning margin of 45.5 points per game. caught two touchdowns. Kiernan Dorney for Colts. The installation of a spread no-huddle was named MVP of the title game. Lions offense saw 90 touchdowns scored – a players made up the bulk of the 49 man Liam Erby team record –and averaged 56 points per player squad: these included: President 37 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT ARCHERY

Sydney University Archery Club 34th Warringah Open: Donald Chiou composed of likeminded archers and (SUAC) has had a prosperous year claimed first place and Luke Tilly, eighth, in offering different forms of archery - indoor in 2010, with many new members Male Recurve. and outdoor- to our members. Although our first team interclub competition 2011 Metropolitan Championships: and new equipment and large between the two university clubs and Donald Chiou came third in Division One turnouts during our training Sydney Bowmen did not go our way Men’s Recurve. sessions on St Pauls Oval. (Sydney Bowmen triumphed over both One of our past Presidents, Donald Chiou, universities with SUAC trailing UNSWAC Since our last report SUAC has has returned to compete for the club by only nine points!), we have not been participated in a number of state and and has had a very successful year. In discouraged and are training hard to regional competitions, in many cases addition to the places detailed above, he ensure that next time will be different! placing highly among competitors from has achieved a position (36th) on Archery other archery clubs. Notable competitions It is with a great fondness that I reflect Australia’s national ranking list due to this past year have been: on the club’s achievements after such a his performance at QRE (Qualifying and wonderful year, especially as this will be 2010 State Short Course Target Ranking Event) rounds throughout the my last with the members of SUAC. I wish Championships: SUAC took out first place year. As a result, we can look forward to everyone all the best for 2011 and the in the Women’s Barebow (Rebecca Martin) seeing him in action at the 64th National years to come, and hope that they will and the top three in Men’s Barebow (David Archery Championships in May where he continue our achievements into the future. Kwak, Joe Banh & Jacky Ganwani). We will be competing for SUAC in both the also placed second in Women’s Longbow Target and Field events. Luke Tilly (Samantha Chan) and just within the top Continuing as coaches of both the SUSF President ten for Men’s Recurve (10th Jeffrey Chau, Archery Short Course and the Archery 11th Luke Tilly, and 12th Martin Lee). component of the School Holiday Sports 2010 State Open Target Championships: Camps in 2010, Rebecca Martin and Martin We achieved second place in both Lee have maintained a stellar effort in Women’s Longbow (Samantha Chan) teaching archery to beginners, both young and Men’s Barebow (Jacky Ganwani) and and old, many of whom have returned eighth and ninth positions in Male Recurve to join as club members. Both of these (Peter Wilkie, Jeffrey Chau). courses have been huge successes for the club and have improved our relationship 62nd City of Sydney: SUAC took out with the wider community. first and seventh in Division One Recurve (Donald Chiou; Peter Wilkie) as well as This year has also seen the start of what a third in Barebow (Rebecca Martin) and promises to be a good relationship with 10th in Traditional Bows the University of NSW’s Archery Club. The (Samantha Chan). two clubs complement each other well, 38 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT ATHLETICS

2010 will be fondly remembered as At the Australian Championships Lachlan Championships (4x4km) and the Women’s one of the Sydney University Athletic Renshaw won his second National title X-Country relays (4x4km). at 800m and gained selection for the Club’s most successful years. The Club completely dominated the Commonwealth Games in India, where he Australian University Games winning both High quality individual performances, highlighted made the final. Lara Tamsett was second the Men’s and Women’s events and the by the Commonwealth Games selection in both the 5km and 10km track races and overall point score. of Lachlan Renshaw and the City to Surf win gained selection in the Australian World by Lara Tamsett, coupled with a plethora of Cross-Country team where she went on At the NSW Track and Field Relay strong team and relay results has made for a to record a very impressive 31st place. Championships the Club won the Women’s year that was nothing short of outstanding. Anneliese Rubie won the 400m at the 4x200, 4x400 and the Men’s 4x1500m. The Club took the silver medal in the Women’s The calendar year began well with the Australian Junior Championships and is Medley Relay and the Men’s Medley Relay. NSW Club Championships. The Club was going to represent Australia at the World Further, bronze medals were won in the able to field almost a full strength Men’s Junior Championships in Moncton, Canada. Todd Wakefield also won the Australian Women’s 4x800m, 4 x Discus and the Men’s side including Lachlan Renshaw (800m, 4x200m. The standout performers for the Relay) Justin Merlino (200 hurdles, Long Junior Championships and was selected to compete at the World Juniors as well. women were Elizabeth Jenkins, Anneliese Jump, Shot Put, Relay, 100m) and Andrew Rubie and Siobhan Clayton (4x800, 4x1500). Giltrap (throws). The men took the gold The winter season saw the Club again post On the men’s side the standout performers medal and their fifth NSW Championship some impressive results. The standout were James Dooley and Todd Wakefield. in seven years. The athlete of the day was was Lara Tamsett winning the City to Surf. without doubt three time National Hurdles Lara also won the Noosa Bolt and the On the social side of things the Club launched the Sydney University Athletic Champion Justin Merlino who put in an Burnie 10km. Russell Desaix-Chin won Club Foundation with a special function at iron man performance in forty degree plus the NSW 10km Road Championships the Grandstand in May. Over 200 guests heat, competing in five events. The Men’s and Bradley Croker produced one of his attended the evening and it is hoped that team won by only three points. best performances for the Club, finishing the foundation will eventually form a large second. Russell went on to finish second In the Women’s event the Club finished part of the Club’s fundraising in the future. third. Standout performers were Elizabeth overall in the NSW Distance Runner of the Jenkins who competed in five events. Year Point Score. The Sydney Bridge Run The efforts of 2010 would not have been Lara Tamsett won the 3km in the fastest was won by SUAC’s James Nipperess, who able to be achieved without the continued time in Australia for 2010; Lara was closely was followed to the line in second place by assistance of a determined committee with followed by Emma Rilen. the SUAC’s two time national Champion special mentions going to Dean Gleeson (Head (1500m) Lachlan Chisholm. Coach, Competition Manager), Andrew Heil At the NSW Championships held in March (Registrar), Ben Cross (Secretary, AUG Games the Club finished second in the Medal In winter relay events the Club finished first Manager) and Erin Binks (AUG Manager). tally to Asics Wests (a club nearly three in the NSW Team Walks over 10km, second times the size of SUAC) winning nine gold in the Men’s X-country relays (4x4km) Bobby Broadhurst medals, one silver and one bronze. and third in the Men’s NSW Road Relay Club President 39 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT BADMINTON

The 2010 year for the badminton In August, we held our annual Sydney travelled to Perth. The AUG team was a Club was a quite successful one Uni Badminton Club Tournament. It was a success with both the Women’s and Men’s with many highlights. very successful, well planned and smooth team doing the Club proud. Both the Men’s tournament with a few hiccups and also and Women’s team cruised through the Firstly, at the start of the year it was already raised a reasonable amount of funds for first few days of the competition with the shaping up to be a good year with a record our Uni Games team for the 2010 AUG’s. Men’s team winning all their preliminary number of 50 members recruited at O-Week. The competition in the tournament was matches to ease their way into the semi-final. In the first few sessions after O-Week we had quite fierce, with many of the competitors The Women’s team however, was not as so many interested individuals and members from the public as well as many of our fortunate losing 3-2 in the tie against Curtin who came to play that we had to start own club members participating. Despite University and needing to win the repechage turning away potential members as we could that, many of our own members of the in order to gain a spot in the semi-finals. not accommodate everyone. In the end, club as well as the members of the AUG However, they fell a step short again losing our club recruited 170 members for the year team achieved good results. With Elena 3-2 to Melbourne University, thus leaving which is 37 more than the previous year’s Kwok winning A Grade Ladies Singles and them to play off for fifth and sixth position total of 133 members, with many members Doubles, Kitty Cheung narrowly losing against UNSW, in the end losing out to take continuing on from the 2009 year. to Elena to claim A Grade Ladies Singles a respectable sixth position. runners-up, Raymond Tam Open Grade Starting in April, our Club members The Men’s team were on a strong run Men’s Doubles runners-up and Derryn formed a B grade and C grade team of form winning their semi-final against Chiu winning the B Grade Men’s Singles. to participate in the annual Sydney Monash University and taking a place in Badminton Association’s Interclub On the representative front, we had the final against the favourites UWA. It was Tournament held over a span of four three players that made it into the NSW a very intense and nail biting finals tie and months. The teams participating played state Team - Elena Kwok, Kenny Ng and could not be decided until the final game one home match and one away match. Raymond Tam. They travelled to Adelaide which was eventually won by us, deuce in The ties played in the preliminary rounds for the Annual Ede Clendinnen Shield the deciding set. All members of the Uni by both teams always went right down to (Nationals) Tournament where NSW team did us proud, especially Raymond the wire with both teams either narrowly eventually came fourth. Kenny Ng and Tam and Elena Kwok who both gained winning with a score of 6-4 or narrowly Raymond Tam also participated in the Green and Gold medals. losing with a score of 4-6. Both of the Australian Closed Championships achieving teams eventually made it into the semi- reasonable results. Raymond made it into All in all, the 2010 was a fruitful year with a finals of the competition where they the semi-finals of the mixed doubles and lot of highlights on and off the court. We were both knocked out by the eventual quarter finals of the Men’s Doubles and hope that 2011 will be another exciting winners of the tournament. The result of Kenny made it into the quarter-finals stages year for the Club and its members. this year’s interclub competition was not a in the Men’s Doubles as well. disappointment however, as they improved Elena Kwok on the previous year’s result of not even Probably our biggest highlight of the year President progressing into the knockout stages. belonged to our 2010 AUG Team that 40 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT BASEBALL

Winter 2010 was always going and full squad available Grant Franklin and The Club raised $1,500 on the day. his 2nd Grade squad are specials for the to be about how all four of An incredible amount of work went into playoffs in 2011. our grades backed up from a a hugely successful year. The Club’s successful 2009. Backing up from a playoff spot in 2009 was administrators, in keeping with tradition, a goal 1st Grade set themselves before a are all current student’s. These individuals Our Pacific Coast team was extremely pitch was thrown this year and to do this juggle study, part time work, uni games, competitive and improved measurably we aimed for 10 wins for the season. Sadly and running the club. It requires a during the year. Nick Goryl not only did a we finished with nine wins and Cronulla remarkable amount of time and we thank terrific job in guiding the team but we also edged us out by half a game. There all those involved. discovered some talent that no doubt is were many highlights and we were really destined to play grade baseball for Sydney pleased with the number of tight finishes To our scorers, Lesley & Debbie, to John University into the future. we were able to win despite missing key Odgers for his work with pitchers, to Jason, Our 3rd Grade needed to replicate a players at crucial times. We had a great Michael, Grant and Richard, thanks for your successful 2009 with a very different roster balance between youth and experience skill and support in coaching at our club, of players, and not only did Jason Moir in 1st Grade and Barry Hoare should be and to Mark Stanley who was outstanding and Michael Fleming mould the team into congratulated in keeping in touch and and really went above and beyond the call a competitive force, they can be proud of earning the respect of other leading clubs. of duty in his role of Manager, Coach and sometimes peace maker, a big thank you! improving on last year finishing third and During the year Sydney University winning the first play-off game against managed to win (and later that night lose) Many thanks to the families, friends and Holroyd before falling to eventual premiers the University Cup against the fabled sponsor of our players and club – The Petersham in the final. We have been Kensington TAFE club. It was a hard fought Roxbury Hotel, your support not only on knocking on the door for a few seasons now victory with both clubs declaring they were game days, but in contributing to the overall in 3rd Grade and we are all looking forward looking forward to the event in 2011. success of the club is extremely valuable. to a Grand Final appearance in 2011. The SWBL feats, detailed above, only To the executive committee of Sydney To say our 2nd Grade beat just about represent half the club that is Sydney University Baseball Club, many thanks for everyone except the premiers wouldn’t University. We ran our annual Ladies Day, your support and the time and effort you surprise anyone. When all players were an event in which we raise money for invest, we are all committed to enhancing available our 2nd grade was an awesome Breast Cancer Research. The day included the reputation of Sydney Uni both on and unit, however once again our chances were a Mexican fiesta on the BBQ, manicures off the diamond. hampered by players being unavailable & pedicures for the ladies (and more in seconds or firsts meaning there were a importantly complimentary champagne & a Best of luck to all in 2011. few games where we came up just short. kiss from Jasper Hodges esquire on arrival), Add together some narrow losses or draws an auction with hampers and sporting Ben Warnock together with wash outs and the result was equipment as prizes, and most impressively, Treasurer running a very close fifth. With a little luck the chance to watch Sydney Uni baseball. 41 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT BASKETBALL

With new additions to the The Basketball Club is nothing without Executive came opportunities its players and in 2010 we have had a number of exceptional results due to their to expand and revolutionise the commitment and determination. A special Basketball Club. mention goes to the Men’s EUGs team Once again, the Men’s and Women’s teams and Women’s AUGs team who both won worked in conjunction together forming gold in their respective competitions, and a cohesive enthusiastic team, evident the Women’s Division 1 team who won with the success at both the Eastern their Sydney City Comets competition. and Australian University Games. The Players Kristen Barnes, Jaimee Kennedy Basketball Club also became associated and James McCann all received Green and with the WNBL Southern Design Sydney Gold medals at the AUGs competition for Uni Flames, which will hopefully be their exceptional talent and contribution. continued this year. The University of Sydney Basketball Continuing into 2011, we would like to be Club strives to provide the opportunity able to present strong and competitive to play basketball in both competitive teams in both the Men’s and Women’s and social competitions. We are keen to division. We also hope the connections facilitate both ABA players and beginners between the teams are maintained as and continue to strengthen the Sydney the enthusiasm proved to be extremely University Basketball tradition. valuable during the Australian University Rosy Muniz Games gold medal games for each team. President Last year, there were four women’s teams in Sydney City Comets local competition and we hope to offer these again as well as adding men’s competitions. After such a successful season, it would be the perfect time to gain some sponsorship from the wider community, as this will be necessary to assist with the expansion of the Club. Not only will this assist the Club in providing better facilities for its members, but it will also raise the profile of the Club amongst people outside the university cohort. 42 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT BOAT

CLUB MEMBERSHIP successive Men’s U21 Single Scull title. Kehoe and Brooke Pratley in the Women’s Quad and in the Women’s Four. 2010 membership comprised 2010 Australian Rowing Championships – around 100 active members (men March 2nd-7th At the World Championships Sam Loch, and women), with 40 athletes Medal tally - MEN: 12 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze , Francis Hegerty, Nick Purnell and Toby Lister won bronze medals and Sarah rowing from Lane Cove, and and WOMEN: 4 gold, 5 silver, 4 bronze. Cook a silver medal. 60 athletes rowing from Glebe. Australian Boat Race 150TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER COMPETITION The honours ended up being shared in the 7.3km course from Leichhardt Rowing Club A celebratory dinner was held on Intervarsity to Riverview wharf. In the Women’s Eights Saturday 13th November to mark SUBC’s The Men’s and Women’s teams each won Melbourne won convincingly. In the Men’s 150th Anniversary. The dinner, at the their respective point scores at the Australian eights Sydney Uni were beaten off the start by Tattersall’s Club in Sydney, was attended Universities Games and Sydney University the fast moving Melbourne crew but gradually by 144 guests, including Alumni from the was victorious in the overall championship. worked their way onto level terms then a 1960’s-2000’s, current rowers and family and Highlights for SUBC athletes included gold slight lead as the crews rounded Cockatoo friends, and representatives from SUWRC. medals in the Men’s 2x (Cam Girdlestone Island. The Sydney team broke away as they BLUES AWARDS & Sasha Belonogoff), Men’s 2- (James reached the Lane Cove River and proved too The following SUBC members were Goswell & Henry Mander) and Men’s 4+ (Ed strong in the run west to Riverview. awarded University Blues for Boat Alexander, Tom Sacre, Matt McCormack, NSW Representation – Kings Cup Regatta in recognition of their outstanding Jason Waddell, & Tom Iredale). – NSW Make it Three in a Row achievements; Tom Sacre, Ed De Carvalho, NSW Rowing State Championships The NSW crew won this year’s annual and Toby Ledgerwood. The Club won the Rowing NSW Honours men’s interstate eight-oared race at BOAT HOUSE RECONSTRUCTION Trophy for point score and the major highlights Nagambie Lakes, and six of the nine crew Campus Infrastructure Services engaged of the Championships for Sydney Uni were: representing NSW were from SUBC – Sam new architects Hill Thallis to prepare 1. Cameron Girdlestone, Sasha Belonogoff Loch, Nick Hudson, Matt Ryan, Fergus concept plans for two potential sites, Burns and Ryan Edwards finishing 1, 2 and 3 in Pragnell, Nick Purnell and Toby Lister. The Bay and Cunningham’s Reach. These plans the Champion U23 Single Scull; crew set a course record. will be put to community consultation in 2. SUBC finishing first and second in the National Team Representation 2011 and hopefully from this process a final Men’s Champion Eight and winning this Sydney Uni rowers formed an important design and site will emerge that can be put event for the fifth year running; part of the 2010 Australian Rowing Team. forward with a development application. 3. Sydney Uni taking out both the Men’s Francis Hegerty, Matt Ryan, Sam Loch, Nick Under 21 pairs with the two Ryan’s Purnell and Toby Lister were in the Men’s Chris Noel (Edwards and Barraclough); and Eight. Nick Hudson was in the Men’s Double Deputy President 4. Nick Purnell winning a second Scull, in the Men’s Four, Sally 43 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT BOXING

Bout 1 The Bell Tolls: Vale Dr Tony Sydney Uni Inter Col & University of the Tournament - Ben Phillips Collings. While we reported on Tournament 13th October 2010 4. Tony Cunningham Trophy for Most Successful Tony’s passing last year, this was the The Club hosted this tournament at HK College - St Johns College Ward Gym. The event was only achieved first year in over forty without Dr 5. Dr Tony Collings OAM (1937-2010) Inaugural with the generous and dedicated support Tony Collings setting the direction Trophy - Best Light Welterweight - Mick of St Paul’s College, in particular Michael O’Brien (St John’s College) of culture and standards as Head Lee and Matthew Campbell. Their efforts Coach of Sydney University Boxing turned the venue into an entertainment State Championships and he is deeply missed. extravaganza, securing tables, chairs, The State Championships were held at the lighting and sound systems. Brighton Fisherman’s Club. Sydney Uni had The Club has been privileged that Mr two boxers entered - Mohaimen Mustafa & The event was a sell out, and in front of Johnny Lewis, Australia’s most successful Eathan Swadling. Mo fought valiantly but a passionate crowd of 700 cheering on boxing coach and who new Dr Collings was not successful on points to get into the their champions in 14 bouts from Light when they were teenage boxers, offered to finals. Eathan Swadling, in the Heavyweight Welterweight to Super Heavyweight, had all undertake the role of Head Coach. Division, won through into the finals. The the glitz and glamour of a Las Vegas world final was no in doubt when Eathan delivered title event. The Club was again fortunate to have Senior an emphatic knockout blow in Round 2 on Coaches Deen Hanieff, Omar Colakaglu, Awards his opponent J Rae. Dennis Moffat and George Psellis swinging 1. Dr John Whitton Flynn Trophy for Best Novice the practice mitts. Further coaching Patrick Cunningham assistance from Pardeep Jagdev, Laurence Boxer - Mr Dom Wood (Wesley College) President SUBxC Abdul-Reheim, Greg Stanton and Tony 2. Dr Doug Tracy, AO, (1926-2009) Trophy DiMateo have greatly assisted preparation for Best Middleweight -Tom Fernon (St for competition and novice training with over John’s College) 150 members joining the Club in 2010. 3. Dr Toby Bowring, AM, Trophy for Best Boxer CANOE

In 2010, the Canoe Club enjoyed whitewater season with a paddle on the For the more competitive types, members a particularly good year thanks to Pigna Barney, Upper Manning and the enjoyed a great season of canoe polo the La Nina weather pattern and Upper Barrington Rivers. and the opportunity to paddle a number of marathons to raise funds for charity, In the subsequent weeks, the continuing the enthusiasm of its members. including the 111km Hawkesbury Classic wet weather created perfect conditions, and over 400km in the Murray Marathon. We had the opportunity to kayak down so by the time the first semester started rivers and sections of rivers that are rarely we already managed a number of river The Club capped off the year with a five paddleable, some of which have never descents. With all the rain, big water day, 114km paddle on the Shoalhaven from before been paddled by Club members. was on the menu with the likes of Oallen Ford down to the Tallowa Dam, a Our kayaking year began with a bang, Coxs, Wingecarribee, Glenbrook and truly memorable wilderness experience. with a group of paddlers kayaking out to the Wollondilly - all difficult, yet very The highlight of this kayaking year, Goat Island to watch the fireworks over the spectacular, grade four rivers. however, was the trip down the mighty Harbour Bridge on New Years Eve. This was With an influx of new members in March Snowy from the Jindabyne Dam down to the second year in a row we have paddled the Club organised a number of flatwater Maclaughlin Junction, a remote section out, and again it proved very popular with trips, in addition to the weekly morning through a rugged gorge that hasn’t been club members, seeing a flotilla of over 20 paddles on Sydney Harbour, including paddled since the dam was constructed in kayaks out on the harbour. a trip on the Hawkesbury River and a 1964. If the authorities release again this A whitewater trip followed a day later. paddle out to the spectacular Broughton year, there is a great opportunity for an Although hopes of running the Macquarie Island, 3km off the coast of Hawks Nest. extended multi-day paddling trip all the River, which hasn’t been paddled for Many flatwater and whitewater trips way down to the Victorian border. years sadly came to no fruition, a cyclone followed, on rivers including the Upper See you on the water! brought substantial rain to the Barrington Cotter, Shoalhaven, Goodradigbee, and Tops. Thus, we braved an early start on the Goobarragandra, along with the Peak Jiri Svec New Year’s Day and welcomed in the River, a first descent for the club. President 44 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT CRICKET - MEN

We can reflect on 2009/10 as a in establishing strong links to the schools, season in which our first grade managing the scholarship program and in the fundraising activities such as the lunches team made the final series of and the golf day, which were a great success; every competition, our first grade captain, Greg Mail, was joint winner • Our new Director of Coaching, Gary Whittaker has taken up his position and of the Grade Cricketer of the Year we look forward to his contribution to the Award and our Metropolitan Cup success of the Club; Team won the premiership. • We thank our ground staff – Ray Hunt A particular highlight has been the and Daryl, in particular, who prepared recognition of our initial AW Green what was regarded as the best Shield captain, Ed Cowan, now playing in Sydney by season’s end. The for Tasmania, who was selected in the transformation of the wicket from the Australia A team. early rounds was quite amazing. We hosted the season grand final as a result; Some of the highlights to mention are: • Metropolitan Cup team won the • Phil Logan, as Chairman of Selectors, premiership, producing some outstanding draws special recognition for his efforts to chase totals in their finals run; unflagging commitment to the job. We owe him a great debt; • First grade was a qualifying finalist in the grade competition, second in the 20/20 competition, • We also thank our sponsors, especially second in the 50 over competition; Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness and Bruce Ross and Rob Smithies in particular for • Greg Mail on jointly winning the Grade their support and that of their staff; Cricketer of the Year, scoring 1242 runs at 77.63. Ian Moran’s one day batting • Our Clubman of the Year, Les Carrington, record (502 runs at 82.66) and the overall has been a great contributor over many performances of Marty Paskal, whose 49 years and deserves recognition; wickets during the season contributed to him • David Stanton did a wonderful job with gaining a contract with Western Australia; our website, the photos through the • Second Grade reached the semi finals, Fifth season and for this annual report as well Grade made the qualifying finals and the as the slide show for the dinner; Poidevin-Gray team made the semi finals; • My thanks to our Board of Management • Director of Coaching Matt Phelps has who have contributed strongly to the done a wonderful job over the past few management and administration of the years. He will not be able to continue Club. Our student members, Will Hay in this role due to his new position at and James Crowley, have contributed Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness, but hopefully well and also worked closely with the we can retain his services with some players on the Social Committee; and specialist batting coaching; • James Rodgers has been a wonderful • Geoff de Mesquita did a wonderful servant to the club. We acknowledge his job highlighted by his efforts to secure 38 years of service to cricket as a player, recognition of our No. 1 Oval for the final as an administrator, both for Sydney series and the positive feedback from the Uni and for NSW Cricket, as a selector, St George and Sutherland teams who as a mentor, as a recruiting agent for participated. Geoff managed our links to promising cricketers, as a diligent worker the Sydney Cricket Association and on on his game. We thank him for the game days was helped by the outstanding wonderful generosity, commitment and volunteers at the canteen each week. We loyalty that he has displayed. We will are particularly indebted to Helen Morgan, be forever grateful for his contribution but to all the helpers on game days; and look forward to his continued involvement with the Club. • We thank David Jessep, who has completed his role as Director of Cricket and is now in Michael O’Sullivan . David made a great contribution Chairman 45 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT CRICKET - WOMEN

The Club got off to a slow won the Club Person of the Year Award. Laura start owing to a collapse in the picked up the administrative reins and spent administrative area. the first few months in catch-up mode. But once into the swing of things, she maintained Several contributors from last season were the enthusiasm of club members with her burnt out and others had moved on with weekly email newsletter and positive attitude. study and work commitments with no time Thank you Laura for a job well done! to volunteer. Also involved was the loss of some key playing members, notably The Club has drawn up a three year , who retired from the game Strategic Plan and, while we optimistically altogether, and Lisa Sthalekar, who returned expected to achieve much more this to her original club Gordon. We thank them season, the outcome has been satisfactory both for the contribution they made to and we have to face the reality that we developing the combined universities club started our season too late. To correct this and wish them well for the future. for next season we have already begun on implementing our goals: firstly, with Alex Thanks to the interest of Matthew Phelps in Blackwell conducting a number of school the progress of the club, I was called back clinics during March and April in order to to help in the administration and rally the establish a Brewer Shield (U18) side that members. We formed a new committee will feed into our lower grade teams, and and with assistance from both the SU Men’s secondly, booking indoor nets to start pre- Club and UNSW Men’s club, we managed season training in August. to register First and Second Grade teams in the Sydney Competition. However On behalf of the club, I express our we struggled to fill these senior teams gratitude to Matthew Phelps, Geoff de with 11 players every week and therefore Mesquita, Gary Whittaker and James Walsh saw little success on the field. We were from the SUCC. Also to Andrew Jones, delighted that our Junior Division team President of UNSWCC, who helped us finished runner up in the final of the Rivers voice our concerns to the SCA regarding Competition and thank you Alison Parkin the issues in women’s grade cricket in for managing the team to this success! Sydney. We hope to continue our great relationship with the two clubs next season Of course we were thrilled that some of as well as with SUSF and UNSWSA - the our members won representative honours parent bodies who have assisted us so well. during the season and we congratulate them wholeheartedly: , Whilst we endeavoured to meet all our captain of the Australian Southern Stars obligations to SCA in a timely and effective team that won the one-off Test Match v manner during the season, there have been a England as well as taking NSW Breakers couple of issues that we have had to sort out to victory in the WNCL; Alison Parkin, with the Association. We do thank Kate Evans who played for NSW v South Australia, and Ian Field for their advice and guidance Kate Owen and Sara Hungerford, who in these matters and assure the Association both performed consistently for ACT in that we aim to be professional at all times. the WNCL; , who did a great I also take this opportunity to thank job for Tasmania also in the WNCL; Helen Josephine Sukkar of Buildcorp for the Laughton and Melanie Driscoll, who played for NSW in the Imparja Cup; and financial assistance and support of the Fraser Wunsch and Tayla Seymour who club this season. We are very pleased to were part of the ACT U18 Squad. welcome the same sponsor as for the SU men’s cricket club and hope that we have The Club raised a tidy sum for the McGrath some great results to show you next year. Foundation at the Pink Stumps Day. Thank you to all the members Finally I thank all the members and families and families who supported this project as who supported us throughout the season. We well as our club fundraising ventures. are proud of all our players and look forward to next season with great excitement. The fact that we managed to consolidate this year after the terrible start is mainly due to Ann Mitchell the efforts of Laura Cornfield who deservedly President UWCC 46 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT FENCING

For virtually all of its 65 year of Jessica Brooks, Margarita Sokolovskaja, and officers committee to SUFC, and history Sydney Uni Fencing Club Anna Kovacs and Ashleigh Fordham took their efforts over the past year is to be out the NSW Club Team Championships for has never failed to dominate congratulated. Amongst their many sabre and foil. Our athletes won the NSW achievements, key successes include the the sport at both the state and Club Overall Grand Prix Championship establishment of a formal armoury system national level. trophy for SUFC, by a margin of almost two along with heavy club investment in to one over our closest competition. 2010 was no exception. Along with a electronic scoring apparatus and general resurgence of the sport after the 2008 With full recognition of the travel and gear for novice fencers; the planning and Beijing Olympics and the arrival of accommodation costs associated with execution of a profitable joint event with several international-grade coaches sending athletes to Perth for the Australian the NSW Fencing Association designed to and athletes, this year has proved to University Games, SUFC dispatched introduce regional athletes to the sport; be one of most gruelling yet successful a small but effective AUG team that and the operation of a joint training and competition seasons that this Club has systematically dominated our rivals. recruitment program with the Sydney Uni ever encountered. The total haul was 9 medals, including a Sport & Fitness Short Courses, ultimately display of multidisciplinary competence by boosting our recruitment efforts beyond SUFC fencers collected 22 medals at Margarita Sokolovskaja as she proceeded our usual pool of athletes. national competitions in 2010 in the open to win both the Women’s sabre and category, with gold-medal performances I would like to welcome our new coaches, Women’s foil events. The Men’s team of Wayne Sage, Michael Howard, and Jason from Harriet Jordan, Sarah Osvath, and Nicholas Davies, John Chow, and David Jessica Brooks. SUFC was particularly Held and thank our continuing coaches Jin posted victories in the individual and Angelo Santangelo, Julian May, and Anthony dominant in the club team’s category, team Men’s Sabre as well as silver medal taking gold in Men’s Foil, Women’s Sabre Watts for their hard work in 2010. We are performances in Men’s Epee and Foil, grateful to Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness and Women’s Foil. ultimately taking home the overall Men’s for their patient support and generous Championship trophy. 10 of our athletes went on to represent funding. The New Year beckons, and I have NSW in the team’s events at the Australian Several of our athletes also went on every confidence that we will continue National Championships: Edward Fernon, to represent Australia at international our role as the benchmark by which other Reagan Clarke, Jessica Brooks, Margarita competitions. Harriet Jordan, Sarah fencing clubs measure their performances. Sokolovskaja, Anna Kovacs, Ashleigh Osvath, Feng Yeng, and Jessica Brooks Fordham, Benjamin Wilcock, Adam qualified for the Commonwealth Fencing John Chow Wilcock, John Chow, and Daniel Osvath. Championships and proceeded to win nine President, Sydney University Fencing Club medals between them. Feng Yeng, Adam At the state level, the Club captains Daniel Wilcock, and Jessica Brooks went on to Osvath (Foil), Nicholas Davies (Epee), and represent Australia at the World Fencing Adam Wilcock (Sabre) led our teams to Championships in Paris. numerous victories on the NSW A-grade circuit. Most notably, the Women’s team 2010 saw the election of a new executive 47 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT FLAMES

The Flames began the 2009-10 Also, Nat Porter received Life Membership at home games. Consistent interaction with WNBL Season with a number of for 250 WNBL games. Flames players and staff has helped develop a strong link resulting in an increase at home Off the court a number of players have changes to their roster. games throughout 2009-10. continued their studies with Sydney Players re-signed from last season University. Jaimee Kennedy – Education, Several athletes were recognised at the included Jaimee Kennedy, Kristen Barnes, Rachel Watman – Education, Natalie Porter Flames Presentation Night with a number Eva Afeaki, Molly Lewis, Rachel Herrick, – Bachelor of Business and Ellie Manou – of awards announced: Rachel Watman and Sally Potocki. New to Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science. Many the team were Deanne Butler (Bendigo 1. Coaches Award – Jaimee Kennedy thanks to Ian Evans and Madelene Rivier, Spirit), Mikaela Dombkins (former Flames 2. Acknowledgment Award – Paul Gray The University of Sydney and SUSF for their player from Logan Thunder), Deanna continued support of the many Flames 3. Southern Design Impact Player Award Smith (returning from Europe), Natalie players who study at Sydney University and – 1st place – Mikaela Dombkins/ 2nd Porter (former Flames player returning other tertiary institutions. place – Ellie Manou from Europe), Sydney born and bred Ellie 4. Southern Design MVP Award – 1st Manou (returning from College in the We hosted our second and very successful place – Brown/2nd place – USA) and Opals star Suzy Batkovic-Brown B&G Flames Luncheon at WatersEdge (returning from Europe). Restaurant. All 160 guests were entertained by Steve Carfino – ex player The ACUVUE Sydney Uni Flames would like The Flames finished a respectable third who interviewed two panels consisting of to acknowledge the ongoing support of place, going down in a physical encounter current Flames players and special guest our corporate and individual sponsors, The to the Capitals in the Preliminary Catherine Cox – Sydney Swift’s player and University of Sydney and SUSF who have all Final held at the State Sports Centre. Australian Netball Representative. played an integral part in the success of the Playing without Flames big man Suzy Flames program. We look forward to again Batkovic proved to be a huge challenge in 2009-10 also proved to be a very successful working closely with all supporters of the shutting down the huge line-up consisting year for Flames Development Programs and Flames in future years. of Capitals superstar Lauren Jackson Camps. High participation numbers have (195cm), (196cm) and Tracey proved there is a market for this type of Trish Fallon Beatty (202cm). fun and intensive training programs aimed Operations Manager at both newcomers to the game and also Two athletes were recognised with WNBL highly skilled representative players. Camps Awards for their outstanding season. Deanna were conducted at the Flames home game Smith was awarded an All-Star 5 place court and also at various Associations in averaging 16.6 points per game, 5.8 rebounds Sydney and regional NSW. per game and 3.8 assists per game. Suzy Batkovic-Brown was awarded with an With an increase in the number of junior All-Star 5 place and the League’s Leading players attending Flames Camps, this has Scorer averaging 24.6 points per game. helped generate an increase in ticket sales 48 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT GYMNASTICS

The Sydney Uni Gymnastics Club state and national levels, traveling to (SUG) is a thriving recreational and both Melbourne and for competitive club for adults. competitions. Some of their achievements in 2010 included 1st place WCC State, The Club features a general gymnastic 3rd place AusCheer State, 3rd Place program, welcoming gymnasts from all AASCF State, 2nd place WCC Asia Pacific disciplines, including artistic and rhythmic Championships and 4th place AusCheer gymnastics, trampolining, acrobatics Nationals. The team has also attended and aerobics. The Club supports artistic 3 workshops run by some of the top gymnasts competing yearly in State Stream, cheerleaders in the world and aims to invitational and Masters Competitions. As progress to Level 5 next year. well as this, the Club features a nationally ranked cheerleading squad. The squad Classes at the Old Teacher’s College competes annually in FIG and AASCF Gymnasium were continued in 2010 with State and National Competitions and also three different coaches running three performs for promotional opportunities such classes a week during semester time. Our as for Channel Ten’s hit show GLEE in 2009 three coaches: Rosy Listing, Annie Buchan and the Sydney Uni Football Club in 2010. and Simon Reid each brought a variety of coaching experience and styles to suit our SUG is currently home to around 80 diverse membership. Each of the classes gymnasts and cheerleaders. In the past, were very well attended throughout the our membership has included a Sports year with plans to introduce more classes in Aerobics Gymnast ranked 12th in the 2011 if possible. World, past and present members of the Australian team and Finally a big thank you to the following former athletes now exploring performance members of the Executive: Shu Yeung, Kat opportunities as dancers and circus artists. Teh, Millie Habijanec, Laura Pham and other The bulk of our membership is also made of members of the Committee: Isabelle Guyot, adults who have never done any gymnastics Nanako Osagawara, Elisabeth Andrews, before and wish to experience an exciting Paul Sunderland and Niranda Wright for all sport that combines athleticism and artistry. their help during the year. SUG also owes a Our diverse membership is a reflection of lot of its successes in 2010 to members of SUG’s attitude in welcoming all members of the 2009 Executive namely Trieste Corby, various abilities, backgrounds and skill level. Brendon Wong, Mike Brand, Yasmine Loupis and Roxanne Azoory. 2010 was another great year for our gymnasts which included some bake sales Khairil Musa and chocolate drives to raise funds for President, Sydney Uni Gymnastics the club. Our gymnasts also participated in various performances during O-Week and the Uni Open Day which were very well received. SUG also held our Annual Invitational competition this year at Five Dock Gymnasium. A big congratulations to Brendon Wong and Zoe Sansom for winning the Men’s and Women’s All- around competitions. Congratulations is also in order to Duncan West, one of our gymnasts for coming first at the 2010 International Pole Dancing Championship in Japan. The Sydney Uni Cheerleading squad has maintained its competitive presence over the years and in the year 2010 achieved excellent results under the guidance of Coach Katrina Sichlau. The cheer squad has represented Sydney Uni at both 49 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT HANDBALL

For 2010, the objective was to • Vanja Smiljanic was named Player of the win the NSW State Men’s and Year by NSW Handball. Women’s Handball League. In the Men’s competition Sydney University played 13 matches in the Preliminary Sydney University Handball Club had high expectations for both the Men’s and Women’s Rounds, winning 10, drawing one and teams. Both teams have a strong history losing two. The team scored 322 goals of finishing the NSW Club Championships and only conceded 245. Unfortunately due within the top one or two places and this to injury and work commitments to key year looked just as promising. players the Division 1 Men’s team lost their semi final match and ended up fourth. Success in retaining players from previous years had kept much of both the Men’s The second Men’s team however finished and Women’s teams together and the the season in sensational form and won stable core of both teams allowed their championship despite a slow start, continued development which showed in winning seven, drawing one and losing the results this year. five. The team scored 286 goals and only conceded 242. In 2010, the Sydney University Handball Club, fielded three teams - two teams in The Men’s team too provided both state the First Division Men’s and Women’s and and national representatives: one Men’s team in the second division. • Michael Sullivan, Christoph Neibel, The Women’s team commenced with Loubimir Kivader, Sebastion Traverso, participation in the Border Challenge in Stephane Blaise, Pascal Winkler Albury with club teams from NSW, Victoria and Kristian Groenintwoud, and and South Australia involved. Sydney Hugo Kelberine all achieved State University finished third. team selection for Senior National Championships, where NSW retained the The NSW State League competition for State title; Men and Women commenced in May with the Women’s programme having 10 rounds • Pascal Winkler and Kristian and the Men’s 14. Groenintwoud were also selected into the National Men’s team for the 2011 In the Women’s competition Sydney World Handball championships; and University played 10 matches in the • Tobias Lortz was named Goalkeeper of Preliminary Rounds, winning nine and the Year by NSW Handball. scoring 264 goals and only conceding 119. In the semi-final, Sydney University All in all another great year for the defeated Hills Fire 34-3 and in the final Sydney University Handball Club. We against UTS, Sydney University won 16-12. hope to improve again in 2011 and this The dedication to training by the girls time win both the Men’s and Women’s saw them achieve a number of individual Championships. honours during the year: Jessica Fernside • Jessica Fearnside coached the Australian President Women’s Youth team at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games; • Daniella Boreli Cook, Vanja Smiljanic, Emma van Bussell, Julia Schierer, Jessica Fearnside, Lauren Keith and Taylee Lewis all achieved State team selection for Senior National Championships, where NSW were runners-up to Queensland; • Daniella Borelli Cook won the award for leading goal scorer for the 2010 State Women’s League; • Taylee Lewis was named Goalkeeper of the Year by NSW Handball; and 50 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT HOCKEY

The 2010 season was busy, Brett and Rob. The lower grades embody Junior Club during the year in indoor and occasionally challenging and often the spirit of Sydney Uni Hockey. outdoor teams. Jess Blake continued in her role of coaches’ convenor for the exhausting, but always enjoyable Women’s juniors supported by Peter Hurst, Jacqui and rewarding. The Women’s section of the club certainly Morbey, Emma Scriven, Liam Dixon, Tom The club continued to develop in many showed the benefits of having a more Nicholls, Dougal Alexander, Natalie Gear, aspects and fielded much stronger teams in professional coaching set up and a more David Henderson and Ryan Betts. Thanks 2010. We wanted to build on the successes structured system. We secured many new to all the coaches for their efforts in not of the past few seasons. The appointment recruits early in the year, including Holly only developing the players’ skills but also of our new Director of Hockey, Aaron Webster. Along with strong recruitment, showing them how to have fun, play as a Oman, has been a strong catalyst for the the girls committed themselves to team and be good sports. In 2010, we saw strengthening of the Premier Squads. performing well in 2010. Both 1st and many more of the Club’s juniors coming 2nd grade performed strongly and through into senior hockey. Men’s 2nd grade were untouchable in their The Premier Men started strongly and comp. The real disappointment was that Vets fitness and preparation continues to be they just couldn’t finish it off. 1st grade The three men’s Vets’ teams performed very crucial for the men in getting off to a good women were outstanding and probably strongly again and it’s amazing how many start. Sam Lobsey’s return was dynamite as shocked the SWHL league with their state and national players we have. We were his new-found athleticism (Irish potatoes) strong turnout in 2010. Making the final there at all the big social events. We couldn’t proved a huge difference. With his brother four with a relatively young squad and a be missed and we certainly made our mark. Tom, the Lobsey’s continue to drive SUHC new coach is a brilliant achievement. 3rd Well done to Carly Church as Social Convener. in the right direction. There were strong grade women, just promoted to the ML3, We all know the benefits of getting a home performances from Dougal Alexander and competed strongly and were in contention turf. We know we can build it. Keep faith Scott Laird in 1st grade and from Cam throughout most of the season. The team as there’s unwavering support from the Rowland, Phil Gray and Henry Keeling in just couldn’t deliver when it was necessary. committee and Foundation and sooner 2’s. Although there were mid-table finishes The SWNHA provided another mixture rather than later, this turf will be built. for both teams, it was really pleasing to of social and competitive hockey and see the guys get out there every week with our five teams continued to highlight the We are arguably one of Sydney’s best a determination to succeed. We tried to true spirit of Sydney Uni Hockey. Scott run hockey clubs and certainly one implement squads throughout the men’s Laird’s 4th grade girls were in a strong race of the University’s largest and most club this year along the divisions and so against Mirrabooka but sadly didn’t take successful sporting clubs. Together we it was helpful to have Flacky, Damo and the trophy out in 2011. Notable mentions can better shape our club to increase Georgia coach in 2010. 3rd and 4th grade should be made to the coaches, Henry our competitiveness, improve our continue to show consistency and 4th grade (who coached 2 teams), Will and Maniac. management and have fun. returned to the final only to lose in the big match. It was a tough year for Division 2 men Juniors Georgia Wettenhall but Damo’s teams were well managed by More than 150 players played for the SUHC Administrator 51 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT JUDO

Highlights from 2010 include tournament later in the year. Sydney Uni positioned for implementing strategic the NSW state selection, Sydney Judo sent four more competitors to the and operational planning for improving ACT tournament, and though not every International, ACT International competition results in the long term. Many match was won, all gained invaluable thanks to Hannah Jones (Vice President) and Pan Pacific Masters experience at the high level competition. for the countless hours of work involved. tournaments. The road trip proved enjoyable and friendships were forged. The year has also seen exciting The year started with excellent participation developments in the planning of a brand at the NSW Judo Association’s Kyu Grades Sydney Uni Judo was also represented new short course - ‘Judo For Juniors’, Tournament, where Sydney Uni claimed in the Kosen Rule Competition held by which will be rolled into action during 2011 three 1st places, four 2nd places and three the NSW Black-Belt-Register. The Club by SUSF. The course, aimed at beginners, 3rd places across a number of weight won the team champion title. In the NSW will offer quality judo to the local divisions. At the tournament, which is held selection tournaments, Club member community and will be beneficial for the for those relatively new to the sport, the Adam Wawrzyniak stood out and claimed Club in a number of ways. It will enhance Club showed its strength of having students first place in the Under 73kg Men’s prospects for recruiting judo players in the participate in competitions early in their judo division. Adam will be competing in the future for a stronger club, and will provide career, and achieved some strong results. national titles in Perth along with Istvan a good opportunity for current members Szasz in June 2011. At the Pan Pacific Masters Games, our to participate in education of judo for formidable warriors took home five gold Our regular training sessions during the children. I would like to thank Stephen medals. Vic Ross, Ken McAviney, Kristof year were well attended and the fitness King and Tristan Liles from SUSF for Frankowski and Martin Doyle defeated of club members was excellent. Much their kind support and for their wealth of some strong opponents and showcased credit must be given to our coaches, to expertise that was offered for this project. some excellent judo. Ken won matches which SUJC would like to express its deep with big throws to win his gold in his gratitude for their tireless and continuous With expectations high for competitions, middle weight division. Kristof won his efforts both on and off the mats. Training the kick-starting of a new junior’s program, heavyweight division and also the open- will continue to be offered by our top and solid club finances, 2011 is looking to weight division with his spectacular yoko quality coaches: Masters World Champion be yet another exciting year for the Sydney tomoe-nage and his hold downs. Martin Kristof Frankowski, ten times national Uni Judo Club. defeated some strong English competitors Hungarian Champion Istvan Szasz and to win his 45 to 55 year old middleweight with decades of coaching experience in Tom Shaw and light weight division gold medals. The university judo, Head Coach Randall Jones. President club topped the medal tally at the games. SUJC improved its financial position in Istvan Szasz claimed 1st place in the Open 2010 by implementing major changes and Under 100kg Men’s division at the to membership fees. Although it proved Sydney International Open Tournament, as to be a tough process, the effort was well as 3rd place in the ACT International well worth it with the Club now better 52 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT KENDO

The University of Sydney Kendo Walter Chung 1st place, Kelvin Tran 2nd and Further on the subject of training, towards Club has had another good year David Weng 3rd. Fighting Spirit Awards were the end of the year the Club trialled night also awarded to Julie Feng and Bonnie Lai. in 2010 - there was a swell in trainings from 7.30 - 9.30pm on Wednesday The Sydney Uni Kendo Club also received night. Non-student members were quick to new members and the club has the Overall Club Award by obtaining the attend this training as the times were much managed to retain a large amount most points throughout the day. more appropriate for those who needed to of these members through a more 2010 Founders Cup: Kelvin Tran and David work. This was seen as a great way to retain personalised beginner’s course Weng were able to win 1st in the Division experienced members of the club who have and extra social events to provide Two Kata Competition. graduated and were now in the work force. The Club is currently looking for possible these members the University 2010 Dae Hoon Moo Doo Kwan venues to make this training a permanent Experience. Competition (DHMDK): Peter Jeong took part of the schedule. out 1st place for Division One individual Results from competitions in the past year: and Grace Lim was awarded the Most For 2011 the Sydney Uni Kendo Club will Sydney Kendo Club Friendship Cup Valuable Player Award for the competition. continue to work for greater numbers, (SKC3s): Though this competition is not club greater participation and better results. based but is used to integrate members 2010 States Competition: Kelvin Tran from different clubs into the same teams, the took out 2nd place for the Division Two Derek Chu winning team for this competition contained Individuals and Julie Feng was awarded President two Sydney Uni Kendo members, Walter 3rd place for the Women’s Open. Chung and Peter Jeong. 2010 saw our 1st integrated beginner’s 35th Australian Kendo Championship: At course which provided a much more this AKC Julie Feng took out 3rd place in personal approach to teaching beginners. the Women’s Division Two while Walter The beginners were split into groups Chung and Kelvin Tran were on the NSW of 1-3 for each senior to teach. This Division Two team which took 2nd place approach was a great success not only in the teaching of the beginners but it and Mark Kim was on the NSW Division exposed the beginners to all members of One team which also took 2nd place. the Club creating a much more welcoming Korean Kumdo Championships: Sydney atmosphere. This approach will be Uni Kendo managed to take out the entire continued in 2011 with hopes that it will Division Two individual competition with recreate last year’s success. 53 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT NETBALL

2010 was an extremely The Club would also like to acknowledge We also have our very own Head Coach challenging year for everyone the support of all team managers, officials Megan Simpson coaching at the U19 involved in the Netball Club. and support staff. National Championships joined by Alix Kennedy from the team. The Club also lost their committee after the The Waratah Cup team finished last in the season, which resulted in near collapse. competition and was relegated to Division The Club has also embarked on a Junior 2. The Division 3 team was also relegated A small group of people from SUSF and Development Program which supports a to the lower division while the Division 5 City of Sydney Netball Association Inc. State Age Championship team. This team girls placed seventh and Division 6 girls came together to resurrect the club and will represent the Club and eventually help placed eighth. provide netball for our members. support the continued growth of its members. Waratah Cup - Player of the Year - Jodie The Club has been able to recruit a Later in the year ‘Net Set Go!,’ the Betson & Mere Rabuka coach with international experience, national junior based program, will also be recruit an additional coach with a strong coordinated with many junior netballers Division 3 - Player of the Year - Rebecca development focus and an administrator focusing on a game sense approach to May highly regarded in the NSW Netball netball. This program is proudly known in Division 6 - Player of the Year - Kiara Maza community. This solid framework and the the netball community as one of the best & Jessica Gale support of former players and the SUSF in Australia and has been running for the Scholarship program has enabled the last four years. The club would like to thank the following Club to supply two teams for the 2011 Coaches: competition and recruit some of the best Sam Dawes Waratah Cup junior NSW talent to the Club. Secretary Co-Coaches: Marji Parr and Sam Dawes Gemma Ferrington the newly-named U17 Matthew Phelps High Performance & Division 3 NSW National Captain and Vice-Captain Taylah Davies are looking forward to the Club Development Manager Coach: Peter Havrlant challenges that lie ahead. Both these players Assist Coach: Amanda Sherwin are in our Waratah Cup team for 2011. Division 5 Mere was successful in being selected Coach: Merryn Quayle into the National Netball Team for the Division 6 2011 WNC. Coach: Gabriel Gale 54 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

ROCKCLIMBING & MOUNTAINEERING

The Sydney University Rockclimbing fun team events brought a lot of laughter and Mountaineering Club (SURMC) – a Dance For a Minute (with a hanging is not a competitive club, but we hoop) and an Obstacle Tag Course, and enjoyment was had all around. The intra- pride ourselves on our climbing club competition was also a highlight, abilities and passing our skills onto with tough competition within our own newer generations of climbers, in ranks. Sam Kissajukian and Tara Lee took various climbing styles. the Open honours, and Adam Schaefer and Celine Lai were our Novice winners. SURMC has seen another successful year. A huge thanks goes out to Phil for setting We’ve had more new members join than and planning all the climbs and the prizes, previous years, an unprecedented number and to Pete and Laelia for helping organise of members on weeklong and weekend the events and judging! climbing trips, a trifecta of winning the annual interclub competition and thus the The End of Year Party was also a great Manky Cam Trophy against UNSW and night for all, held at the Forest Lodge UTS, plus an official table and sanctioned Hotel. There was the annual photo off area at the Forest Lodge Hotel for competition, won by Sean Coleman, and dinner after our club climbing night and our first ever ‘Best Climbing Moment’ the negotiation of a sponsorship deal competition, where members stood up to with the Forest Lodge Hotel. We’ve been tell their favourite climbing moment from constantly updating and maintaining our the year. The winners of this new and fun equipment, with more new equipment event were Matt Piper and Steve Varney. purchased this year, particularly in light of our increasing numbers of beginners. 2010 was a great year for the club, and I’m looking forward to seeing the progress The Club organised over 20 Club trips, made next year. The Club is in a very including several weeklong and weekend good position for the coming year, and trips. The weekend trips were held down I’m pleased I was involved so heavily with at Pt Perpendicular sea cliffs. The standout the club. It has been a very successful, trip was the Arapiles Revival Week, held in enjoyable year and I want to give a huge the second semester break at Mt Arapiles in thanks to all the committee members for Victoria. Many beginners and experienced their help and support, particularly Thomas climbers made and over 13 hour drive down Chow for organising and negotiating the to the climber’s paradise, with fantastic rock sponsorship and our End of Year Party. and over 2,000 routes. We also had many The year would not have been half as day trips to the various climbing areas in successful without your help. the Blue Mountains, and several trips to the Nowra area, and two women’s climbing Kate Randall trips. We’ve also run two educational self SURMC President 2010 rescue courses taught by a professional climber and guide, six basic climbing technique sessions with Phil Staples from the Ledge, and a seminar session. A major highlight of this year has been the creation of a permanent Wednesday night booking at the Forest Lodge Hotel. Our large numbers have meant booking ahead at the Forest Lodge for numbers in excess of 20, with a few nights of up to 40 members! Competition wise, highlights included the very successful Club Competition and Interclub Competition. SURMC retained the Manky Cam trophy for the third year running, and won both the Open Male and Female divisions, as well as several other placegetters across the board. The usual 55 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT ROWING

Sydney University won the Masters Success overall point score at the State The Club won 7 gold, 6 silver and 2 Championships. bronze medals at the NSW Masters State Championships and 1 gold, 2 silver and 3 Highlights included and Sarah bronze medals at the Australian Masters’ Cook winning the Elite Open Double; Championships. Lorna Harrison won silver and Bronwen Watson stroking her crew to Wendy won gold at the Interstate Challenge. victory in the Elite Quad; Emma Costello The hard work, dedication and encouragement placing first in the U23 Pair; Ashleigh shown by our coaches, Phillip Titterton and Peppernell, Beatrix Sheldrick, Grace George Bawtree, are really appreciated by Michell, Greta Beale, Sabina White, Susan the whole squad. Kerrie Bigsworth was most Overall, Michelle Battersby, Sarah Sackville deservedly awarded a Gold blazer at the and Laura Warden for winning the U21 Blues Dinner for her services. Eight; Sarah Sackville and Grace Michell Novice & Intermediate Program for winning the U21 Pair; Sarah Cook, Charlotte Walters, Brooke Pratley and Sally 2009 Novice Squad coach, James Harding, Kehoe for their win in the Elite Quad race was appointed as Head Coach of Redlands and we again won the Elite Eight race. School’s rowing program and later in the year moved to the USA to take up a college National Championships coaching position. Lizzi Chapman was We won the open single scull, the open asked to return to the shed to run one or double, the open quad, and the open two sessions each week for students asking lightweight quad. Emma Costello, competing to learn to row or returning to rowing after in composite crews, won four medals. a few years off. Vice Captain, Ashleigh Peppernell, was welcomed to the squad State Team Representation as co-coach, and has taken up a coaching Twelve of our rowers represented NSW position at Pymble Ladies College. in the Interstate Regatta. Brooke Pratley, Thanks go to our devoted coaches. As well Emma Costello, Chloe O’Regan, and as our Masters coaches, thanks go to our Bronwen Watson were in the NSW Eight. high performance and development coaches Ashleigh Peppernell, Beatrix Sheldrick, Alan Bennett (AB is moving to Tokyo), Lizzi Grace Michell, Greta Beale, Sarah Chapman, and William Townsend (Tunner). Sackville, and Laura Warden competed in the NSW Youth Eight. Sally Kehoe and In 2011, we welcome Gonzalo Briones to the Sarah Cook also made the state teams for Head Coach position at the Club. Long serving Queensland and ACT, respectively. President Jane Spring handed over the reins to Bronwen Watson after 24 years. Thanks must International Competitions go to Bronwen for her organisational skills SUWRC’s Sarah Cook won a silver in our Fundraising ‘Champagne’ Breakfast. medal in the Coxless Four at the World The SUSF Elite Athlete Program provides Championships. Brooke Pratley and dedicated attention to our rowers’ training Sally Kehoe were 4th in the Quad Scull. and study needs. SUSF Finance, Operations SUWRC also travelled to New Zealand to and Sports staff helps us to run our Club. compete in the invitational Great Race. Rowers and their families greatly appreciate Unfortunately the girls were pipped at the SUSF and University funding for coaching, finish by a strong Waikato crew. athlete scholarships and extra assistance Australian University Games to athletes and coaches representing SUWRC won the overall and women’s Australia. Thanks also to Rod Tubbs for point score. We won the pair, lightweight organising a Blue & Gold rowing fundraiser. single scull, women’s double scull, We wish to thank the alumni and lightweight quad and the mixed eight. community members who support us in fundraising for equipment and Inaugural Australian Boat Race representative travel and in our campaigns The Women’s Eight put up a good fight to keep the waterways safe for our rowers. in the 7.3km match race, but were beaten by a tough Melbourne crew. Grace Michell SUWRC Captain 56 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT RUGBY LEAGUE

In 2010 the University of Sydney which culminated in the second grade within the Bundaberg Red Cup (formerly Rugby League Club fielded side missing out altogether on the finals. the Jim Beam Cup), with talks currently in two teams, both a first and Despite the unusually high number of progress. The success of 2010 is further injuries which plagued the latter end of extended to the ever increasing student second grade, in the NSW the season, 2010 was still a great year for participation numbers. The season of 2011 Tertiary Student Rugby League the Club. The season of 2010 saw vast will be used to further expand student competition run by the Australian improvements in the level of player depth numbers within the Club squads and to Rugby League. in the first and second grade squads, as continue to develop a better relationship well as vast improvements in the ability of with the University. Furthermore, the club The NSW Tertiary Rugby League the individual players themselves. will be establishing a functional website in competition is a student based rugby 2011 with the intent of better serving the The success of the University of Sydney league competition that includes teams students within the Club and the University Rugby League Club in 2010 is best from tertiary institutions around the state and to provide better opportunities for including sides from Newcastle University, measured by the selection of four players students to get involved with the Club. UTS, Charles Sturt University in Bathurst, from the first grade outfit in the NSW We would specifically like to thank our Cumberland, Lewisham, Norwest, RailCorp University Students rugby league side in 2010 sponsors who have contributed and two clubs from the ACT representing a one-off match against the respective to our success including Rebel Sport, the University of Canberra and Australian Queensland outfit. These same four the Coopers Hotel, and the Macarthur National University. players were also later selected in the Podiatry Group. We look forward to Australian University Students rugby The season of 2010 marked a year of another successful year in 2011 working league squad that toured England and success for the University of Sydney with our sponsors and the University. France at the end of the season. The first grade rugby league side. After a University of Sydney rugby league club was Alexander McCarron long season leading at the top of the furthermore the only club in the Tertiary Vice President ladder, the first grade side finished League featuring players selected in those Minor Premiers. However as a result of Colin Mylonas respective squads, with the majority of the the accumulation of injuries throughout President players being drawn from the NSW Premier the season, the side was forced to enter League or Toyota Cup competitions. the finals with a heavy injury toll which culminated in the side bowing out early in The accomplishments of the Club, both on the Major Final. Likewise the second grade and off the field in 2010, have raised great side had a successful start to the season, expectations for the 2011 season. The and midway through the year appeared to strength of the University of Sydney Rugby have secured a finals berth and to provide League Club branding has led to interest a strong challenge to the opposing sides. from neighboring NRL teams including the However the latter half of the season was and the Newtown Jets similarly plagued with a heavy injury toll, about the possibility of establishing a side 57 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT RUGBY UNION - MEN

Sydney University Football Club Congratulations to Tom Carter, who Peter Betham, Lachlan Mitchell, Julian had another successful season capped off another fine season by being Huxley, Laurie Weeks, Al Campbell and in 2010, with all seven teams named SUFC Best and Fairest, Tim Nick Phipps who have been recruited by Davidson, who was a popular choice for the for 2011. contesting the finals series. the Michael Griffin Players’ Player award; Congratulations must go to Ben Berrick Barnes, who won the Player of the Highlights included: Club Champions (7th McCalman, Berrick Barnes, Luke Burgess Finals award; Nick Duffy, who was a very consecutive year); Colts Club Champions and Dean Mumm who represented the deserved winner of the Clubman of the (6th consecutive year); First Grade Wallabies on a number of occasions Year for his on and off field contributions Premiership (6th consecutive year); Colts 1 throughout 2010 and to Pat McCutcheon over a number of years; Tom Boiden, who Premiership (4th consecutive year); Colts 2 and Nick Phipps on being included in the won the Steve Anthony trophy for Best Premiership (5th consecutive year). Wallabies Spring Tour. and Fairest Colt; and Jack de Guingand, We became the first club to win the men’s who was named the Most Promising Colts Once again I say a special thanks to and women’s competition in the one season. Player. Congratulations also to Justin Buildcorp, or more specifically, Tony and Congratulations must be extended to the Bosilkovski, who was the Club’s highest Josephine Sukkar, our major sponsors for tremendous coaching efforts across the point scorer with 295, and John Stapleton the past 19 years. Very few sporting clubs board, from Greg Mumm and fellow grade who topped the try scoring list with 20. or organisations can boast a major sponsor coaches, to Jack Farrer and his fellow Colts as long-serving and generous as Tony and Congratulations and thanks to Volunteer coaches. Congratulations also go to the Josephine. I would also like to thank our of the Year Stephen Rowntree and Colts Club’s fitness gurus, Martin Harland and loyal sponsors, whose partnership and Clubman of the Year, Ed Walgien, and Tim Leahy. support make everything possible at the particular thanks to 2010 Club Captain for Club. We are also indebted to Sydney Uni The Club is forever indebted to our large the past two years, Patrick McCutcheon. Sport and Fitness. team of volunteers who give of their time The Club was heavily represented in and expertise to keep the Club ahead of Thanks also to Grounds Manager the Australian Super 14 franchises. the pack. I’m forever amazed at the time, Ray Hunt and his crew for providing Congratulations to Jerry Yanuyanutawa, effort and professional approach our excellent grounds in sometimes difficult Julian Huxley and Alf Mafi who volunteers put in to their various tasks on circumstances. Finally, I must once again represented the , Laurie Weeks, training nights and game days. thank The SUFC Foundation under at the , and, Ben the Chairmanship of David Clarke and Our involvement with junior rugby in McCalman, Nathan Charles, Jono Jenkins the Friends of SUFC Chaired by Peter recent years has gone from strength and with the Hemming, both unique components of our to strength. We are in our third year of and , Tom Carter, Dean Mumm, organisation, who have been wonderful in partnership with Petersham. We were joint Daniel Halangahu, Jeremy Tilse, Luke their support of the Club. State Champions in the Under 17s this year Burgess, Berrick Barnes, Dave Dennis, and competed at that level in a number of and Patrick McCutcheon at the NSW David Mortimer AO other age divisions. Waratahs. Best wishes to Tim Davidson, President SUFC 58 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT SAILING

The Sydney Uni Sailing Club Roper was undefeated throughout all of had its most successful year yet the round robin until her final race against in 2010 with continued growth the top placed UNSW crew. Roper ended up placed second and Rigby fifth. following the development of university sailing nationally. Sailing was included in the 2010 Australian University Games for the first time in Perth. Greater efforts were made by the executive Two championships were contested over six to develop team based representation for days for the disciplines of Teams Racing and national and regional competition. Match Racing. From early on it was clear New working agreements with UNSW and the UWA would be the university to beat. UTS saw increased numbers of students In the Teams Racing Championship, lack using club equipment at Woollahra Sailing of time to practice in the Pacer dinghies Club. Club spending on boat refits and showed up Sydney Uni’s abilities early general repairs during the summer period but by the end of the first day Sydney put the fleet in a good position for the Uni had started to make a comeback start of the academic year. The sailing on the points score. On the second day, school program, run in association with Sydney Uni got a bit more competitive, WSC, was again very popular with new defeating UTS and UNSW crews. Over all members. In total, more than 60 students the championship was taken out by UWA, made it though the YA/RYA program. followed by Monash and UNSW. In the Match Racing Championship, Sydney Uni Following O-Week, the Club held its was much better placed to make a clear most significant weekend away yet with mark, ranked 2nd behind UWA going into 60 students from Sydney Uni and UNSW the event. With Will Ryan as skipper Sydney heading north to Smith Lake. The event Uni progressed easily throughout the round provided an excellent opportunity for robin stage. A tight battle between Sydney new members to experience what club Uni and UWA continued throughout the based social sailing is all about. Other semi finals and finals, but unfortunately trips to Hawks Nest, Jervis Bay and Lake UWA’s local knowledge was enough to Macquarie also took place throughout the give them that little bit extra to take out rest of the year. the Championship, Sydney Uni second and In late April, the club co-hosted the University of Notre Dame third. Australian University Fleet Racing 2010 has been an exciting and rewarding Championships in partnership with year for the Sailing Club. The formalisation Monash University. The event was held of the new national university championship over three days at Great Lakes Sailing and the establishment of the Australian Club. Six universities were represented at University Sailing Association provided exciting the event, which provided almost every opportunities for the future. The establishment imaginable weather condition possible. and success of UTS and UNSW clubs in 2010 Sydney Uni scholarship holder Elizabeth will continue to drive the development of Yin took out the overall Women’s Division. regional competition. University sailing has During the winter holidays, two Sydney Uni many functions; giving learners their first students were selected to join a combined opportunity to get out on the water, providing Australia team to compete at the World a social based environment for the lifestyle University Match Racing Championships element of the sport to shine and now in Greece. Ted Hackney and Jess Pollard formalised championships for regional and teamed up with students from UTS and national competition. UNSW to make up two teams. AUS managed I wish the new 2011/2012 committee and to bring home silver and bronze medals. the new Commodore, Josie Roper all the In early semester two, UNSW teamed up best for the future. with the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Tom Mallet to host Sydney’s first regional Uni Match Sydney Uni Sailing Club Racing Championships. Sydney Uni Commodore (2008-2010) entered two crews in the event skippered by Josie Roper and Ed Rigby. 59 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT SQUASH

2010 saw the Sydney University and New Year break. This past year we We cater for all levels of play, from anyone Squash Club complete another fielded four teams. wishing to be introduced to the game at the grassroots level, to those who are successful year. The Autumn and Spring Pennants are the contemplating a return to the sport after main competitions of the year, with teams Playing membership numbers were 82 full competing in grades from State level to a spell, or those wishing to join our Club members who played in all comps during Division 14. The Club fielded 13 teams in from another, are all welcome. the year. the Autumn Pennant and 11 in the Spring Thanks to Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness for In 2010 the Club fielded one women’s Pennant. The Club has the capacity to field sanding and sealing the floor and painting team and 12 men’s teams in the NSW 20 teams in each Pennant, so there are the walls of the courts. This, as always, is pennant competition plenty of vacancies for anyone wishing to very welcomed by all members of the club. As in previous years, in 2010 the Club join our ranks. Thanks to the committee members for fielded teams in the South-Eastern The Autumn Pennant saw the Club have volunteering their time and effort to and Eastern Pennant Competition, 5 of the 13 teams reaching the final three keep the club running and attracting new participating in all three seasonal play-offs, with one of these contesting the members. pennants: Grand Final and one team in Division 5 Summer (January and February) winning the Grand Final. www.squash.soc.usyd.edu.au Autumn (March - June) The Spring Pennant saw seven of the Mohammed Alkhub Spring (August - November) 11 teams reaching the final three play- President offs, three teams contesting the Grand The Summer Competition is a graded Final, with the two teams securing the handicap competition, and is used by Championship in Divisions 8 and 13. most players as a vehicle for maintaining some level of fitness over the Christmas

SNOW SPORTS (SUBSKI)

2010 was a successful year for SUBSKI achieved some excellent team and With the fiscal assistance from SUSF, as SUBSKI, with an intake of well individual results, which included: well as funding raised at the Club’s social events, the thirteen thousand dollar Men over 1000 new members at burden of race entry fees did not fall O-Week bringing up the total Moguls: 2nd place on competitors, allowing us to fill most membership to over 2000. Individual cross country: 3rd place events. This allowed us to put forward the best team possible, which contributed to The club was represented by an executive Team Cross country: 2nd place our success. committee of six, as well as a general Rails: 1st place committee of 12. Women With a good combination of fresh and experienced committee members, SUBSKI Presidents: Nick Bruce, Sarah Debelle Moguls: 1st place is looking forward to a great 2011! Vice Presidents: Samantha Weekes, Alison Moguls: 2nd place Jones Giant Slalom: 3rd place Ryan Mooney Vice President Secretary: Jayne Longstaff Individual cross country: 1st place Team cross country: 1st place Treasurer: Joey Ross Sydney University placed second overall, The Club ran its annual trip to being defeated in the narrowest of margins Queenstown, New Zealand, as well as a by a very strong Melbourne contingent. The new Thredbo weekend trip. The Australian fact that Melbourne was so close on points, University Championships were held in Mt despite their domination of the medal tally, Buller, Victoria, and Sydney University was reflects the strong team effort that was put well represented by a strong contingent of forward by SUBSKI, rather than the efforts of SUBSKI skiers and snowboarders. just a few very talented individuals. 60 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT SOCCER

2010 was a year of new and unexpected tragedy that rocked finals football to SUSFC with the WAA4s beginnings on a number of fronts our Men’s Super League team during going on to contest the grand final. their pre-season preparation. Emi’s for the Sydney University Soccer In their first year competing in the FNSW prodigious talent was well known and Super League, the Boys Youth Team Football Club. admired throughout the football fraternity managed to finish second in the Club and his contribution to the Club was The SUSFC Executive Committee was Championship, with all five teams making acknowledged at this year’s Season Launch injected with a host of fresh faces who the semi-finals. joined forces with committee veterans to when a framed jersey was presented to form an amazing group of volunteers to his family and the Golden Boot trophy I would also like to congratulate the whom I owe much thanks for their ideas, renamed in his honour. For those who had youngest members of our Club on their and support throughout the year. The the pleasure of seeing Emi on the field his outstanding achievements this year. This SUSFC Administrator was made a full- memory will serve as an inspiration for how year our Under 13s Boys Super League time position and renamed “Operations the game should be played. team finished minor premiers and were unlucky to lose their grand final. Our Girls Manager” in recognition of the countless The emergence of Olivia Kennedy as a extra hours of work that Tom Bailey- Under 12’s Premier League team contested genuine SUSFC superstar, culminating Smith, and Terry Hogan before him, were the final rounds of the Cup. in her being awarded FNSWs Women’s being called upon to commit to the Club. Premier League Player of the Year, was I am happy with the progress the Club has This move was an extremely positive a highlight for both the Club and the made during the 2010 season and delighted one and one that continues to improve individual. Olivia embodies the spirit, by the many outstanding individual and the professionalism of the Club and the passion and work ethic of this Club and collective contributions made by Club services that we can offer our members. her award and recognition is thoroughly members throughout the year. On the football front, SUSFC Boys State deserved. Emma-Kate Dewhurst was Like always, 2011 presents new and tricky League teams competed in the FNSW named the FNSW Women’s Premier challenges. As experienced staff, coaches Super League for the first time, Bill League goalkeeper of the year. These and volunteers move on, a new generation Henshaw joined the club as Head Coach awards are not only recognition of the of SUSFC Club men and women are of the Women’s Premier League Program quality players being produced by required to step forward and build upon the and our All Age Men’s teams underwent and attracted to the Club, but of the legacy left by those who have come before. what ended up being an amicable dedication of SUSFC coaches and of and productive regrading process. course the on-going support of Sydney Uni Andrew Bray Furthermore, we welcomed a swag of new Sport & Fitness’ Elite Athlete Program. President players, coaches and volunteers into the Our Men’s All Age had another successful SUSFC family, resulting in the club numbers year with three teams reaching the swelling in excess of 600 members. preliminary finals including the AA5s who The passing of last year’s Golden Boot went on to contest the grand final. Three winner, Emiliano Vigliante, was a sudden of our Women’s All Age teams also brought 61 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT SWIMMING

Wow what a year of change and Games, bringing home 4 gold medals, Gemma Johnson won gold in her 50m success! Steve Alderman after 2 silver and 1 bronze medal. At the Uni butterfly, Kate Johnson a silver in her 200m Games, Sydney Uni had 16 swimmers butterfly and Stephen Parkes. Zane Jordan. many years associated with also bringing home a cache of medals – 4 Sam McConnell and Gordon Willis claimed the SUSC resigned to greener gold, 7 silver, 5 bronze, a meet record and gold in the 4x100m freestyle relay, the girls pastures, literally, on the south a second place overall. Blues jackets were team of Kate and Gemma Johnson, Emma coast to raise his young family. given to four of our swimmers for their Gray, and Jess Cerni claimed the bronze. outstanding performances in the pool. On the international stage four Sydney SUSF along with SUSC then interviewed On a regional level, 79 SUSC members Uni Club members participated in a and employed Bobby Folan as our new attended the METSEA Summer Meet - Big Brother Program at Loughborough Elite Team’s Coach; Bobby joined us 11 gold, 15 silver and 8 bronze medals, University in London – Emma Gray, from the Ginindarra Club in the ACT. We and the open relay team set a METSEA Sam McConnell, Meagan Ramsey and welcome him. On a National level our Club record. Other meets throughout the year not only retained its Gold Status, it was were just as successful – the Metropolitan James Etter - an exhausting although fun again named as the National Swimming Meet in December 09 saw SUSC being swimming time was had by all. Club of the Year and we also won SUSF represented by 28 swimmers with five Many of our parents, as non-swimming Club of the Year! Vanessa Smith received attending their first major championship, members, have participated in training a coaching award for her swimmer’s again we collected many medals. The AIS seminars so that running a swim meet achievements in 2008-2009. This Year our International Meet held in November 2009 locally is now an exercise of timetabling Gary Lennon Scholarship Winners were saw Matt Abood gaining silver in the 50 not an exercise of negotiation with Angelique Barrett and Huon Fairbairn, freestyle and 7th in the 100m freestyle. Matt regional technical officials. The Club has and the Club developed an Indigenous Jaukovic finished 5th in the 50m butterfly, members on committees across the region Scholarship Program. The Club also had the and 10th in 100m butterfly, while Jono – competitions committee, technical inaugural Steve Alderman Award, in which Newton finished in 9th position in the 50m committee and the METSEA executive. elite swim team members vote amongst freestyle. SUSC was represented at the themselves across criteria of sportsmanship National Long Course meet by 14 of our We have as a Club also had success and performance in the pool – this year swimmers, a great show! This year also saw within the region with one of our parent’s the winner was Sam McConnell. The us have a representative in the Multi Class Sam Gardner-Wade receiving a referee Sutto Award – for the most committed Nationals in Canberra – Nomiki Lau swam in scholarship. A special thanks goes to her consistent swimmer across the year - went the S15 category, claiming silver in the 100m from both our Club and our region. I also to Olivia Hansen. And our swimmers Butterfly and she finaled in all other strokes. want to thank Angus Ferguson for his work swam at every level of competition - from on the website and to all the committee The METSEA Short Course saw over 200 our local evening events, to one of our and coaches for their time and energy so pb’s and 12 gold medals, 16 silver and 12 swimmers representing his country at the that all the big stuff can happen. bronze medals. At Open SC (short course) Commonwealth Games. 20 SUSC members competed and finished Gillian Blackburn Alistaire Pickles swam in the Masters fourth on the overall club point score! President 62 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT TABLE TENNIS

Benefiting from the sound NSW Metro Pennant at Olympic Park. contributed 30% of annual turnover which foundation in 2009, the Sydney The Premier Division team was led by enhanced the financial position of the Australian National Team player Trent Uni Table Tennis Club (SUTTC) had Club. As the board of IH was satisfied with Carter and Australian University Sport Team the operation, a contract of affiliation was a great year in 2010. representative Sisi Zhang. The First Division signed. The event will be held annually in There were more than 100 members in Team was formed by regular attendees the next five years with the same amount 2010, increasing from the 70 members in of the club and turned out to be a great of sponsorship each time. The Club 2009. The year started with the formation success. The team, formed by Gordon decided to spend the fund on sponsoring of a new committee. Crystal Liu, as the Woo, Jamie Powell, Manson Cheng and AUG, subsidising coaching sessions and President in the first half of the year, invited Micky Lung, successfully brought home the equipment maintenance in the future. gold medal. The influence of the Coach Peter Ma, Australian squad coach, as our This year, we hope to develop the Club in Ma was to continuously improve the skills coach for the entire year. Peter came to terms of membership and competitiveness of the players through regular professional the Club once a week to provide a high of members. Thus, we will have a larger coaching sessions. standard of training to our members. budget to subsidise coaching expenses Tri-Uni Competition, a friendly table Another feature event, the International which will hopefully result in less costs tennis competition amongst the major House University of Sydney Table Tennis paid by members. In addition, we intend universities in Sydney, was held for the Open, sponsored by International House to keep running the Tri-Uni Competition first time on 23 May 2010. As one of the (IH), was held on the 12th September 2010. and the IH Open and propagate them as initiators, it was a great pleasure for the This annual competition hosted by SUTTC, part of the culture of our Club. Besides SUTTC being the first host in HK Ward formerly named USYD Open, was divided improving players with the high standard Gymnasium. 40 players representing their into a College Division and an Open coaching program, we will spend a own universities competed in two different Division respectively, open to on-campus reasonable amount on social events in divisions. Sydney Uni ended up as the Sydney Uni students and the public. order to attract new players and keep our runner-up between the three universities. Almost 60 players were competing in these members over the long term to ensure Other teams expressed great satisfactions two divisions. Mana Khanijou, Nicholas stable development. More importantly, the and it was proposed to be organised as Kuivisto and Jonathan Tanco were ranked financial position will become one of the from 1st place to 3rd place in the College an annual event within universities in NSW most important indicators of healthiness, Division. $500 worth of prize money was in the coming years. The competition thus, an AUG team will be able to be sent given out for the Open Division winners. was considerably successful in raising the every year. Chris Yan, ranked 14th amongst Australia competitiveness and strengthening the men, won 1st place with his outstanding Francis Tsang social relationships amongst the table performance. Two female players, Sally President tennis players. Yu, ranked sixth in Australia, and Sunny Two teams were sent to compete in Song, a representative of NSW and the the Premier Division and First Division Australian Open Champion, finished respectively in the seven month long behind Chris. A $200 sponsorship from IH 63 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT TAE KWON DO

In 2010, SUTC experienced the in H.K Ward or the Aquatic Centre in order Proudly, Jonathan made his way to greatest growth ever in nine years to cater to our members. This move was to Nationals after winning at the State ensure a safe environment for the members Tournament. Silver medals were won by Kim of its history. to train. We had the major number of Nguyen, David Wong, Benjamin Chow and Not only did we have tremendous growth attendees in these venues. However, due to SuJin Cho. Sook Ching Yang, Nicole Park and in terms of members’, but it was also a financial instability the Club could only afford Ashley Khor all claimed bronze. Regardless year where social circles were spread to rent these venues once a week. In 2011, of the fact that it was the first time they were exponentially. we want to be able to cater to the needs of competing in States, the participation itself and our members and provide them with a safe the winning of the competitions are in itself a Our renowned Master Hong, holding an environment to train more frequently. big step forward for the club both internally impressive 7th Dan in ranking, is the head and externally. It allowed individuals to excel instructor of SUTC, offering his experience Another great achievement was combined and exceed their expectations. It also brought from winning the Korean Nationals and trainings which the Club held with other about courage to go over and beyond one’s World Tae Kwon Do Games. As a former universities. The main objectives were to limits. Not to mention that it is probably one captain of the Korean National Team, promote tae kwon do related activities, of the best ways of promoting the Club to Master Hong understands the significance improve the relationship between the the public. The greatest thanks goes to an of fitness, and as such focused more on universities and to increase the general inspirational leader and mentor to all members the improvement of students’ endurance, standard within the universities. As well as of the Tae Kwon Do Club, Jason Liem. stamina and sparring skills. achieving the objectives, the combined training significantly enhanced the spirit The Club’s development in 2010 was On the other hand, Jason Liem, the between the universities. There has rarely not solely achieved by the victories in President and Team Manager of SUTC, been such an event which brought about competitions. Most importantly, it was the possesses a wide range of experience in the tae kwon do spirit amongst tae kwon spirit of each member sharing their elation both competition and teaching. His focus is do lovers from various universities. These and depression with each other. Apart from more on the comfort of the members, and as trainings, we enjoy our spare time together by were only the actual competitions that such assisting the beginners to get adjusted holding social events such as BBQ’s, a weekly could be quite fierce, but not friendly. These to tae kwon do training as well as motivating dinner and an end of year dinner and combined trainings were good exposures existing members for further enhancement. dance. SUTC made it to where it is today for our members. It allowed them to spar all thanks to the love and care showered Master Hong and Jason provided various with people not within the Club, and as such by each and every unique member. We classes in order to suit different levels of allowed them to familiarise themselves with welcome all who want to be a part of its members’ needs and demands. Both of a competition-like setting. distinct culture and legendary history the teaching styles positively contributed In 2010, SUTC participated in two State making steps! to retaining 65 members who actively got Tournaments with 10 members. Aided by engaged with training throughout the year. great classes and various activities, SUTC SuJin Cho Due to the sudden explosion in members, claimed three gold medals - Kai-Er Tan, Treasurer 2010 we had to rent either the basketball court Jonathan Brophy and Amar Sehic. 64 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT TENNIS

Club Membership grounds staff and the manager of HK Ward Balakrishnan, Brenton Dumbrell, John gym. Thanks to Rob Jackson, Billy Quist Gaunt, Stephen Goh, Luca Lavermicocca, Continued growth in club and Sachin Shrestha for their voluntary Gavin Levy, Chris Peters and Michael Power membership resulted in organisation of club social play. • SUSF High Performance Passes: Rob corresponding increases in Competition Results Jackson, Billy Quist, Sachin Shrestha and financial member contributions Brad Williams Women to SUSF and in the number • Eleven teams entered in the MGCCA • SUSF scholarship recipients: Rachel Autumn Badge competition: SU1 semi- of athletes representing the Assef, Bianca Chidrawi, Isobel finalists in Grade 1/1, SU2 runners up in university in Australian University Crealy (TAP), Hayley Ericksen, Benita Grade 1/2, SU7 semi-finalists in Grade Sport, Metropolitan Grass Court Milenkiewicz, Erin Myers, Diana Serban 2/3, SU9 runners up in Grade 2/8, SU11 Clubs Association and NSW • SUSF High Performance Passes: Phoebe semi-finalists in Grade 3/2 Hard Court Tennis Association Hooke, Victoria Jones • Annual MGCCA North versus South competitions and events and • Six teams entered in the MGCCA Challenge: Shane Thamrin Tennis Australia tournaments. Autumn Badge competition: SU3 semi- finalists in Grade 1/4 • Semi finalists, Slazenger NSW Hardcourt Sydney Uni Open Silver AMT Tennis Association Inter-District F.O. • Annual MGCCA North versus South Blackwell Cup competition The women’s singles title was won by Sydney Challenge: Julie Sze University’s Hayley Ericksen, who defeated • Eastern University Games • Eastern University Games representatives: 2009 champion Lara Picone in the final. representatives: Luca Lavermicocca, Alex Maddi Smith and Laura Tattersall Sydney University’s Chris Peters and Michael McMillan, Mitchell Scott •  Alisha Power were defeated in the men’s final. EUG team assistant manager: • EUG team manager: Luca Lavermicocca Fernandez • Winners, Australian University Games: Sydney Uni undergraduate championships • Winners, Australian University Games: Kris Balakrishnan, John Gaunt, Stephen The women’s singles title was won by Benita Hayley Ericksen, Chloe Melrose, Benita Goh, Gavin Levy, Anson McCook, Chris Milenkiewicz who defeated Hayley Ericksen Milenkiewicz and Mia Price Peters and Michael Power in the final, while the men’s singles title was • AUG women’s team manager: Laura Tattersall won by Kris Balakrishnan who defeated • AUG men’s team manager: Sachin Shrestha Anson McCook. The B Grade men’s singles • AUG Green & Gold team: Hayley Ericksen and Benita Milenkiewicz • AUG Green & Gold team: Kris was won by Ian Hemming who defeated Balakrishnan and Stephen Goh Marcus Coombs in the final. • Six teams entered in the MGCCA Spring Badge competition: SU7 placed third in • Seven teams entered in the MGCCA Social Tennis Grade SS3 Spring Badge competition: SU1 runners Social tennis was organised for club • SUSF Blue for Tennis: Benita Milenkiewicz up in Grade SS1. members during the university semester, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Men Rob Jackson afternoons, in consultation with SUSF • SUSF scholarship recipients: Kris Honorary Secretary 65 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT TOUCH FOOTBALL

Monday Night Competition great opportunity to welcome many new The Women’s team went through the faces into the Club, and a good night was round games undefeated at the State Our student league competition had by all. Cup and finishing on top. The girls were was completely filled during Leading up to EUGs and AUGs, the main definite contenders to take out their O-Week, signing up over campus teams held a BBQ at Bunnings division. After a tight grand final the Varsity 100 competitors. warehouse in Mascot to raise funds Stingers were crowned State Champions of the Women’s B Division after defeating for their trip. About $1400 (EUGs) and Our winter competition saw 24 teams Taree 2-0. compete, with a number of teams once $1800(AUGs) was raised. Big thanks to coaches Gary Toohey, Paul again turned away due to a lack of fields. This year saw the 10 year celebration of the Hickey, Andrew Lees and Steven Kavallaris Nominations for our summer competition Club, and the Club’s annual awards night for their hard work and dedication again reached capacity very quickly. Big was held up in Avoca. The night was a time throughout the year. thanks to Paul Hickey, Kosta Socratous, where the Club was able to notice those Pete Mosemenear and Abid Mujala for who had contributed to the Club both My time at university has come to an their help and commitment to ensure that on and off the field. A special award was end. I will be moving interstate in the this competition can be run. presented to Paul Hickey for recognition of New Year and thus will be stepping his 10 years continuous service to the Club. down as President of the Sydney Uni University Games Touch Football Club. I would like to This year Main Campus sent three teams; Varsity Representation thank everyone for their help and Men’s, Women’s and Mixed; to Eastern Sydney University continues to provide support throughout the past two years. University Games which were managed by a large number of players to Varsity, Throughout my time as President many Charlie and myself, with Cumberland Campus which consists of Sydney Uni, UTS and people have helped to continue the sending a Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Macquarie University. This year has been development and growth of the Club, and team’s managed by Nick, Harry and Fiona a very successful year for varsity with have supported me in this position. respectively. The Main Campus Women’s the development of a second women’s team finished with the top result after beating Kate ‘Nelly’ Gammel team which competed in NSW Touch Cumberland for the bronze medal. Sydney University Touch Club President competitions. As well as this, after moving The Touch Club sent two teams to the up to the Men’s A division at the end Australian University Games with both the of 2009, the men also moved up to the Men’s and Women’s team competing in Premier League competition for Vawdon Division 1. Both teams put in a great effort Cup, and then again played in the Open throughout the week and for the third Men’s A division at State Cup. year in a row, the Women’s team defeated Monash in the bronze medal match. The Vawdon Cup was a very successful season with the Women’s Division 1 team Social Events/Fundraisers finishing as Minor Premiers, and they were The club started off this year with a Rubik’s eventually defeated by Campbelltown in a Cube crawl through Surry Hills. This was a drop-off in the grand final. 66 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT ULTIMATE FRISBEE

2010 was the 15th Anniversary of join our North Sydney League teams and the Sydney University Ultimate offering weekend coaching workshops with Frisbee Club and one of the most Australian representatives to our members for the first time. We will also be producing successful in our Club’s history training shirts for our members to increase from both a competitive and Club loyalty and better retain experienced administrative stand point. members. And after three silver medals in as many years, winning Uni Games on the We brought home silver medals at both Australian University Games and Eastern Gold Coast with Australian representative University Games. We had five Australian Dan Rule and ex-President Brett Latham representatives at the World Under 23 supporting our goal is a top priority. Ultimate Championships in Florence People have always been our greatest during July, two of whom are now World resource and our 2010 board worked Champions in the women’s division, the best tirelessly in pursuing our goals this year. result any Australian team has ever attained Vice-President Sarina Zhou and I.T. Officer on the world stage. We also had players on Andy Eisenberg collaborated to create the second and third placed teams at the the new website and design and produce Australian Ultimate Championships and a range of limited edition discs. Our new representatives at the World Ultimate treasurer Laura Manescu has also fought Club Championships in Prague. for increased funding for coaching clinics, It was also another successful year for equipment and member support. Both membership growth. Although our ‘Learn were focussed on improving our ability to Play’ session was smaller than 2009, to host tournaments, events and league we witnessed an increase in membership teams for our members with a greater overall and a much larger retention rate level of professionalism and visibility. for new members. This was largely thanks Reflecting on our 15th Anniversary has to our revamped social calendar centred put into perspective just how far we’ve on our new sponsor, The Nags Head and come as a Club and how far we have to the success of our Annual Scavenger Hunt go. 2010 has cemented our reputation and End of Season Dinner. We organised for consistently achieving great individual and ran a new tournament, The Harry and team performances on the field and a Potter Hat, a two day beginner friendly commitment to growth and inclusivity off beach and grass competition and grew the field. As President, I hope that we can our existing fundraising tournament, continue that growth into 2011 and set up the Sydney University IV (Intervarsity). To the foundations for many years of success celebrate our 15th Anniversary, we also to come. hosted a showcase event featuring a game between the current AUGs team Laura Manescu and “USyd All-Stars” which attracted over Treasurer 100 spectators. We have also completed a much needed overhaul of our website to create a space that provides detailed and up to date information to members of the public, simplifies communication to members and allows us to better show off our competitive and social achievements. In 2011, we will be focussing even more on creating paths for our new and returning members to improve their skills, while cementing our commitment to the social and competitive aspects of our Club. This will include funnelling players into the newly created Darlinghurst League, creating a buddy system to encourage beginners and intermediate players to 67 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT VELO

SUVelo was formed just 12 months ago. There was once apparently a Cycling Club, but it had disappeared sometime last century. As at the time of reporting, we have about 80 members. Most are dedicated to road riding, although we have some mountain bikers, track riders and a couple of triathletes. Forming a cycling Club is not easy - an affiliation with Cycling NSW, which is the sport’s state-wide licensing body, was necessary. That achieved, constitution drafted, registration with Fair Trading NSW… It was a long road to ride. During 2011, the SUSF “probationary” status for the Club was lifted. One of the stated aims of forming the Club was to “develop” riders – this meant, to encourage and assist members to achieve their full potential on their bike. One of the best ways of promoting this objective, and the best way of assessing its achievement, is to get members racing. 55 of the Club’s members possess a race license. That is, over three-quarters of Club members are committed to racing, and therefore development. Recent racing results point to the Club having already a major force in cycling in the inner-west of Sydney. The Club holds training rides every day, except for Monday. At the time of writing at least two scholarships under the SUSF Sport Talented Athlete Program have been awarded to members of SUVelo. We would like to acknowledge Chang Pistilli & Simmons Lawyers (soon to be Clifford Chance), Sports Focus Physiotherapy, Bike Bug and Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers for their sponsorship, and also Nespresso for its support during the year. As always, we hope to be able to continue our partnership with these organisations next year. Within 12 months, we have developed into a cohesive and supportive team of riders, wearing the best and most distinctive kit on the road. Go Uni!

David Jordan President SUVelo 68 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT VOLLEYBALL

2010 for the Sydney Uni Volleyball National League players, and Australian NSW U17s as well as the Australian Junior Club has been a transitional Youth and Junior players. Women’s Team squad. year, farewelling a number of At the Australian Uni Games in Perth, 2010 also saw the departure of Club long term Club members, whilst the Sydney Uni Women’s Volleyball team President Chris Todd. Chris has been a welcoming what is sure to be a was devastatingly dominant. After an part of the Club for seven years, five of unfortunate start plagued by missing which spent as President. During this time, very successful new phase in the players due to flight cancellations, the the Club has seen enormous growth, to Club’s history. team was undefeated from the Tuesday become a significant force in both NSW The Club saw a strong growth in members, onwards, eventually taking out the title. To and Australian Volleyball. I would like to a pleasing consolidation and increase top this off, two players, Gab Woodhouse thank Chris for the seemingly inexhaustible upon the gains made in 2009 in the social and Dana Hutchinson were selected in the time and effort he put toward building the competition and a rejuvenated State Green and Gold merit team. Club to where it stands today, and I wish him all the best in his future endeavours. League women’s program. The State League season produced a This year is also my last as Treasurer, and number of strong results, however in The Sydney Uni and UTS volleyball clubs as such I thank everyone who has helped comparison to recent years was slightly continued their flourishing joint venture me along the way. I would also like to send under par. Our long dominant Women’s (known as UTSSU) in the Australian my best wishes to the incoming committee Honours team continued its form Volleyball League, with both the men’s led by President David Abdulla, and I have throughout the season, demolishing all in and women’s teams progressing through absolutely no doubt that under them, the their path. The final, however, produced to the final four. Despite the strong results Sydney Uni Volleyball Club will continue the upset of the year with Sydney Uni going in the regular season, both teams had to grow, producing many more fine down to Sydney North. They will no doubt disappointing finals campaigns, with results. 2011 and beyond are looking to be be looking to bounce back in 2011. In other the women’s team finishing an unlucky exciting years for the Club! notable results, the men’s division two team third and the men’s team coming away achieved second place and our two junior with a fourth place. A very promising Yaegan Doran girls teams produced a second and third. note was the large number of younger Outgoing Treasurer These results placed Sydney Uni third in the players coming through the National overall NSW club championship. League ranks ensuring that UTSSU will further their success in the coming years. The Club had a number of players Of particular note was the UTSSU Junior who were selected in various NSW High Performance Development Program, representative teams that competed in which aimed to provide an elite pathway the National Junior Championships. Liam for talented junior girls. This program Watson and Dinghua Xiao were selected has already had enormous success under in the U21 men’s team, while Ben Lalic was Head Coach Nam Pham and Assistant selected in the U19s. Tanja Hranislavic had Coach Chris Todd, producing a number of an impressive year being selected in the 69 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT WOMEN’S RUGBY

2010 was a history making year son, Vilitati Laurence Liutaki played for There were an additional four Sydney for Women’s Rugby at Sydney SUFC 2nd grade Colts in 2010. Sydney Uni University Players in the Wallaroo Training University. Women’s Rugby are proud to be part of Squad in the lead up to World Cup - history as Sydney University became the Faryaneh Hayati, Tuaine Inamata, Rachelle The club took out the minor premiership first football club in Sydney to take out Pirie and Amy Robertson. and the grand final for the first time in the men’s, women’s and colts 1st grade Other notable honours include Haruka the 17 year history of Women’s Rugby at premiership titles in the same year. Takahashi and Marie Yamaguchi who Sydney University. Sydney University was Representative Honours represented Japan at the Asia World Cup represented at the Women’s Rugby World qualifiers, with Marie also representing Cup by Alex Hargreaves, Ash Hewson and With such depth in the club this year it was Japan on the international rugby 7s circuit. Nicole Beck. not surprising that the Sydney University Women’s side was highly represented at Wallaroo Shadow player Rachelle Pirie The tone was set for an exciting year early the National Championships in Canberra was honoured in August for over 10 years on with Uni Women taking out the Central in June by a record 17 players, including playing with Sydney University. Coast 7s and Canberra 7s tournaments nine players in the Division 1 championship Off the field, Sydney Uni Women received in the preseason. The Sydney Uni girls winning Sydney representative side - an unprecedented level of support from defeated Warringah 30-0 in a grand final Jaie Thomson; Tuaine Inamata; Haruka Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness in 2010 which re-match in the 2nd round. The team saw Takahashi; Amy Robertson; Sheridan no doubt contributed to the successes of many new faces throughout the most Gho; Faryaneh Hayati; Rachelle Pirie; the Club. There was an increased level of successful season to date, recording 13 Nicole Beck; Marie Yamaguchi. The NSW sponsorship with The Hampshire Hotel wins versus 2 losses. development team that competed in continuing their valued support and the 2nd division featured five uni players Taking out the minor premiership granted Josephine Sukkar of Buildcorp also coming - Danni Cormican, Kelly Ducker, Felicity the Uni girls a Semi Final clash against on board to lend assistance. fourth placed Waverly, which the students Goodwin, Jorlijn Hermans and Sarah Jean. took out comfortably 63-0. In the Grand Flanker Sally Carter was vice-captain of After an inaugural record breaking Final, despite missing key players on the Australian Services Team that finished season with the club, Head Coach Patrick international duty at the Women’s Rugby highly in the 2nd division. Cunningham has returned for the 2011 World Cup, the Students defeated season. He will be joined by Louise Ferris Alex Hargreaves and Ash Hewson Warringah 23-10. who brings a wealth of experience as a represented ACT and both had notable previous Wallaroo Captain at two Women’s The Grand Final win marked the performances at the National Championships Rugby World Cups. With the addition of culmination of years of hard work and that resulted in their selection in the some new players to the squad the Club is determination by a core group of players Wallaroos World Cup Squad. Alex was a excited about the prospects that lie ahead who had suffered two grand final losses in standout player amongst the Wallaroo side in 2011 and seasons to come! the previous two years. Sydney University at the World Cup and was awarded best Grand Final hooker Mariah Liutaki (44) forward in the semi-final clash between Roisin McNulty retired after the Grand Final Victory. Her England & Australia at the World Cup. President 70 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT WATER POLO MEN

Over the last year the Club has Goldstein (Captain), Jayden Basha, Reed After the 2010 National League season taken on a ‘professional’ direction Cotterill, Paul Peters the club said farewell to Ben Turner to play highlighted by the dedication of U20 Blues (July 2010 – Gold Medal) – polo in Spain and Jeremy Davies. Jeremy was successful in winning the NCCA the Executive Committee and the Jeremy Davie, Clayton Whittaker, Ben Goldstein, Tom Kearns Championships with the University of Southern appointment of Erkin Shageav as California and being selected in the All Stars U18 Blues (Jan 2010 – Gold Medal) – 2nd team. Jeremy also received the honour of Junior Club Coach. Jayden Basha, Lintyn Basha, Ben Goldstein being named 2010 Australian Junior Player of This has seen the Club continue to U18 Waratahs (Jan 2010 – 5th) – Scott Duchatel the Year. Jeremy flew back to help Sydney Uni increase the number of teams entered in U16 Waratahs (Pan Pac July 2010 – 4th) – win Gold at the Col Smee Tournament. competition and overall success. Elliott Goodyer, Jacob Kerrison The following players had the honour of The junior teams have seen major U14 Waratahs (July 2010) – Alex Duncan, being selected in Australian teams. improvements in results this year. The Simon Johnston commitment of Erkin and the players Open Team: Rob Maitland, Nathan Cargill, has resulted in our club being the only The club entered the most number of Lochie Hollis, Jeremy Davie senior teams in 1st Division, and we also club to receive a medal in all age groups Junior Team (European Tour): Jeremy won the 1st Division Club Championships at the NSW Club Championship events. Davie, Clayton Whittaker The U20 team coached by James Moar for the first time in a number of years. Youth Team – Born 1993 (European Tour): (assisted by Nathan Cargill) won gold at the There were a number of great results: Jayden Basha prestigious Col Smee Tournament, while the M1 Team: 2010 Summer Minor Premiers Youth Squad Selections – Born 1994: U18, U16, U14 teams finished with bronze / 2010 Winter gold Medal / 2011 Minor Reed Cotterill, Anthony Hrysanthos medals. Other highlights include the U16A Premiers & silver Medal team winning silver at the 2011 Summer Australian Schoolboys (European Tour): M2 Team: Minor Premiers & gold medalist competition, the U14 team winning gold Reed Cotterill (Captain) for both 2010 & 2011 Summer seasons at the 2010 Summer ‘B’ Division as well as silver in the 2010 Winter ‘B’ Division and M6 Team: Gold medalist in 2010 Winter & For a second year Sydney Uni won silver at Anthony Hrysanthos being named MVP at 2011 Summers seasons (Minor Premiers for the 2010 Australian Uni Games and placed the U20 Championships (at just 15 years). 2010 Winter) fourth at the U23 National Championships. The National League team welcomed the Congratulations to the following players The Club would like to thank SUSF and inclusion of Luis Cruz and Tom Kearns for their selections in the National Age other sponsors for their continued support as well as the return of Nathan Cargill. Championships: without which the Club would not be The team finished with some strong able to strive to have the best water polo U20 Blues (Jan 2011 – Gold Medal) – performances to qualify for the Finals program in the country. Clayton Whittaker, Anthony Hrysanthos, in a credible fourth position. The team Tom Kearns, Mark Sindone lost some close games in an extremely David Whittaker U20 Warathahs (Jan 2011 – 4th) – Ben competitive series to finish sixth. Vice President – Seniors 71 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT WATER POLO WOMEN

We have had another busy and Several girls have also been selected in successful year, both at Uni state squads, Kara McKee and Gi Clarke. Games and individually. Alicia Brightwell and Keesja Gofers currently part of the Aussie squad and The National League started out Keesja playing in the Australian team promisingly but then injuries to the coach in Perth against Italy. Clubs are run by and players saw the team narrowly miss volunteers and we have a core group who out on the final series. do a fantastic job. Uni Games saw a convincing win and Thanks to Royn Allen organising the several girls were selected in the green referees, Sue Waight as Treasurer,and and gold team. This year Dave Hudson particularly Leanne McKee as Secretary has taken over as head coach and most of and her husband Brad and Megan who the national league team is comprised of also helps with the running of the Club. former or current Sydney Uni students - a credit to the support of SUSF. We also appreciate the support of John at the pool and the poolies and the support Again a large range of teams have of SUSF. participated in the NSW competitions with teams being sent to Taree, Lyn Hammond and Wagga. President 72 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT WATERSKI & WAKEBOARDING

Our Club continues to go from The new boat is ideally suited to our strength to strength and 2010 has operation, and the locality of the dealer is an absolute bonus, enabling ease been a landmark year. of service. The new boat has inspired Finally after many years of lobbying by our already zesty Club and we were us, new legislation has been published by determined to make this year’s O-Week, NSW maritime which assures the future of all about us. We secured an awesome spot our Club. for the boat, commissioned an epic boat wrap, stall banner, T-shirts and stickers, and With this information, it was time to manned the stall with our finest looking upgrade the Club’s boat and after some staff. This effort has been rewarded by a negotiating worthy of Ban Ki-Moon, huge new membership, still expanding as we secured a sponsorship deal from TR I write. Marine, the NSW MASTERCRAFT boat Many thanks to all of our hard working dealer. SUSF also came to the party and committee, and here’s to 2011. financed the bridging of the deal which enabled us to obtain the best price for our Giles Richardson outgoing Supra, whist taking delivery of President our New Mastercraft X2.

WRESTLING

The Sydney Uni Wrestling Club Commonwealth Games: Hassan Shahsavan We look forward to further growth and had another fantastic year with (74kg) won bronze and Masoud Sadeghpour successes in 2011. growth in Club membership (60kg) placed seventh. Hassan also won gold at the Oceania Championships in Samoa. Dr Kyla Bremner numbers yet again. Cadet age wrestler Jayden Lawrence (54kg) President Training numbers have been up, in won the Oceania Championships in Samoa Sydney Uni Wrestling Club particular at our popular Wednesday and was awarded the Best Cadet Wrestler evening sparring session, which is now Award at that competition. He also qualified drawing wrestlers from all over Sydney for and placed fifth at the inaugural Youth and as far as Lake Illawarra and Mt Druitt. Olympic Games in Singapore. Senior 51kg We have also had increased interest in wrestler Kyla Bremner won gold at the our grappling sessions on Tuesdays and Oceania Championships, bronze at the Sundays, and are looking to add a specific Great Britain Cup in Sheffield in July, and Greco-Roman training session on Thursday qualified for the Commonwealth Games and nights in the near future. We are also in World Championships in Moscow but had to discussions with the new National Centre withdraw due to a knee injury. for Indigenous Excellence in Redfern Again, many thanks to our coach, Len about providing a wrestling mat and Zaslavsky, who tirelessly gave his time for coaching for kids at their centre. our Club. He also managed to attend all the We have had excellent international above-mentioned international competitions representation with two Greco-Roman with our Club and national level athletes, and is wrestlers competing in the Delhi undoubtedly Australia’s best wrestling coach. 73 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT OFFICE BEARERS

OFFICE BEARERS MEMBERSHIP GENERAL COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Patron Honorary Life Members In 2010, the General The Management Committee Her Excellency Professor J Bartlett Committee met on 11 May met on twelve occasions and 12 October. during the year. The Marie Bashir JD Brockhoff committee consisted of: Life Governor B Campbell Clubs Bruce Ross (Pres) Professor Sir Bruce Williams J A V Castle AFL (M&W) Rob Smithies (Exec. Director) (died August 2010) V J Chalwin American Football Tom Carter (VP) President M P Cunningham Archery Tim Davidson(VP) Bruce Ross S Donald Athletics David Pearson (VP) Professor A J Dunston Badminton Vice Presidents Felicity Goodwin (VP) D Fanning Baseball Tom Carter Denise Wee (VP) N Farr Jones Basketball Tim Davidson Patrick Cunningham (Treasurer) Felicity Goodwin G Fulton Boat (M) Student Reps Denise Wee P Geidans Boxing Yaegan Doran P C Greenland Canoe Treasurer Matthew Collins G M Harris Cricket (M&W) Patrick Cunningham Harriet Catterson I Harrison Fencing Senate Representatives Grace Michell J Jacobs Gymsports Yasmin L’Estrange Derek Chu J Kardoss Handball Anne Titterton Emma Schiller J P Kean Hockey Alan Williamson K A Leonard Judo Reps of Senate Student Members H G McCredie Kempo Karate Alan Williamson of Management P McGirr Kendo Anne Titterton Committee D S MacLennon Netball Yasmin L’Estrange Harriet Catterson Professor N D Martin Rockclimbing and Blues Committee Mountaineering Yaegan Doran F H Masters Bruce Ross Rowing (W) Matthew Collins R V Minnett Rob Smithies Rugby League Derek Chu H A Mitchell Anne Titterton Rugby Union (M&W) Grace Michell C G Noel Brianna Heazlewood Sailing and Boardsailing Emma Schiller I Parsons Nicholas Hudson Ski Executive Director S Pratt Chris Noel Soccer Rob Smithies M Rosenblum Tom Carter Softball Auditors B W Ross Denise Wee Squash Manser Tierney & Johnston Dr A W Rourke Finance and Swimming P Sharp Audit Committee Solicitors Table Tennis R R Sharpe Bruce Ross McGirr & Tae Kwon Do Associates J B Sharpe Rob Smithies Tennis J Spring Patrick Cunningham Touch G P Stuckey Aleksandra Pozder Ultimate Frisbee S H Suhan Velo J Thom Volleyball A Titterton Waterpolo (M&W) I Trent Waterski and Wakeboard Professor B R Williams Wrestling C Wilson 74 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT HONOURS & TRADITIONS

ANNUAL AWARDS 2010

Female Club Administrator Kristen Barnes (basketball) Sam McConnell (swimming) Gillian Blackburn (Swimming) Tim Barton (Australian football) Jacob Michael (canoe/kayak) Male Club Administrator Stuart Clark (cricket) Dean Mumm (rugby union) John Chow (Fencing) Amanda Cox (water polo) James Nipperess (athletics) Nicholas Davies (fencing) Martin Pascal (cricket) AUG Club of the Year Edward De Carvalho (boat) Nicholas Purnell (boat) Athletics David Dennis (rugby) Ishan Savran (soccer) Club of the Year Kiernan Dorney (American football) Kiera Shiels (basketball) Women’s Rugby Tom Elkington (Australian football) Sam Shore (soccer) Premier Club of the Year Kim Griffin (swimming) Murray Stewart (canoe/kayak) Football Monika Holmwood (soccer) Nathan Trist (rugby union) Coach of the Year Jaimee Kennedy (basketball) Edward White (boat) Dean Gleeson (Athletics) Olivia Kennedy (soccer) Erin Wilson (soccer) Premier Coach of the Year Toby Ledgerwood (boat) Sisi Zhang (table tennis) Roger Moten (AFL) Adam McConnochie (Australian football) Female Blue of the Year David McDuling (rugby) Sportswomen of the Year Olivia Kennedy Benita Milenkiewicz (tennis) Alex Croak (Diving) Male Blue of the Year Matthew Mitcham (diving) Sportsman of the Year Matthew Mitcham Derek Mulhearn (athletics) Prashanth Sellathurai (Gymnastics) Scott Nicholson (water polo) PRESIDENTS GOLD RECIPIENTS William Ryan (sailing) Sydney University Sport / The University Gold is awarded in Tom Sacre (boat) Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness recognition of outstanding services by 2003 – 10 B. W. Ross an individual to a constituent club or to Margarita Sokolovskaja (fencing) Sydney University Sport over a Raymond Tam (badminton) Sports Union minimum of 7 years. Gold’s for 2010 were Jacob Taylor (rugby) 1991 – 02 B.W. Ross presented to: David Thode (American football) 1989 – 91 M. P. Cunningham Dr. John Murray (soccer) Krystal Weir (sailing) 1988 – 89 K. Tuffley Adam Spencer (soccer) Graeme Down (Australian football) 1978 – 88 J. P. Kean John Moloney (SUSF) Kylie Duff (rowing) 1977 – 78 Dr D. D. Ridley Kerrie Bigsworth (rowing) Edward Fernon (modern pentathlon) 1972 – 76 R. G. Rosenblum BLUE RECIPIENTS William Forsythe (canoe/kayak) 1969 – 72 Dr A. J. Tahmindjis The Blue is the highest sporting honour Sally Kehoe (rowing) 1966 – 69 V. J. Chalwin awarded at the University of Sydney. Emma Gray (swimming) 1963 – 66 Prof. A. J. Dunston It is awarded annually for outstanding performance in a sport. Blues for 2010 William Hay (cricket) 1961 – 63 H.G. McCreadie were awarded to: Tara Holt (athletics) 1957 – 61 Prof A. J. Dunston Edward Alexander (boat) Gemma Johnson (swimming) 1953 – 57 D. K. Donald Berrick Barnes (rugby) Rosalyn Lawrence (canoe/kayak) 1950 – 53 Dr G. Phillips 75 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT HONOURS & TRADITIONS

1949 – 50 Prof. F. S. Cotton 1978 – 79 J. Lenton 1945 – 49 Prof. F. A. Eastaugh 1976 – 78 S. Pratt 1942 – 45 A. Maccoll 1974 – 76 S. Knox 1941 – 42 Dr J. Andrews 1963 – 74 M. Dive 1939 – 41 Dr R. B. Madgwick 1959 – 63 P. Latimer 1936 – 39 Dr G. Phillips 1957 – 59 M. Swain 1934 – 36 R. N. McColloch 1954 – 57 L. McKinney 1933 – 34 A. Ross Nott 1951 – 54 B. Archidale 1930 – 33 Dr G. Bruce Hill 1949 – 51 K. McCreadie 1927 – 30 V. H. Treatt 1943 – 49 J. Bartlett 1924 – 27 G. P. Stuckey 1938 – 42 G. Dakin 1922 – 24 Brig. Gen. I. G. Mackay 1935 – 38 D. Dew 1921 – 22 Dr L. Utz 1933 – 35 M. Peden 1920 – 21 H. Clayton 1932 – 33 M. Telfer 1918 – 20 B. C. Fuller 1926 – 32 K. Ogilvie 1917 - 18 H. S. Utz 1925 – 26 J. Street 1914 – 17 H. Marks 1922 – 25 A. Ingram 1913 – 14 De C. Armstrong 1913 – 22 N. D. Meares 1910 – 13 De L. Arnold 1910 – 13 M. W. McCallum 1909 – 10 H. M. Stephen 1908 – 09 J. S. Cargill 1904 – 08 H. F. Maxwell 1903 – 04 C. H Helsham 1900 – 03 A. H. Uther 1897 – 03 The Hon. H. N. Mac Laurin 1895 – 97 The Hon. Sir William Windever 1890 – 95 Sir William Manning Women’s Sports Association 2000 – 02 D. Wee 1992 – 00 J. Thom 1983 – 92 C Wilson 1982 – 83 C. Mills 1981 – 82 I. Parsons 1980 – 81 A. Alcock 1979 – 80 I. Parsons 76 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT SCHOLARSHIPS

VICE CHANCELLOR’S SENATE/ST JOHNS COLLEGE

Jacob Taylor Rugby Union Arts (Languages) (Honours) Rhys Gray Hockey Physiotherapy

Emma Rilen Athletics Diagnostic Radiography ECONOMICS & BUSINESS POSTGRADUATE

SENATE Berrick Barnes Rugby Union Commerce

Angela Ballard Wheelchair Science (Honours) Luke Burgess Rugby Union Commerce Athletics David Dennis Rubgy Union Commerce Erin Binks Athletics Exercise and Sport Science/Science (Nutrition) Silja Dornow Hockey International Business

Jessica Brooks Fencing PhD (English) Mark Egan AFL International Business

Mark Cameron Cricket Exercise and Sport Edward Fernon Modern Commerce Science Penthathlon

Alexandra Croak Diving Health Science (Sexual Daniel Halangahu Rugby Union Commerce Health) Elizabeth Kell Rowing Commerce

Jonathon Baseball PhD (Exercise and Sport Dean Mumm Rugby Union Commerce Freeston Science) Martin Paskal Cricket Commerce Andrew Giltrap Athletics Science Natalie Porter Basketball Business Taniele Gofers Water Polo Arts (Media and Communications) Tanya Smith Basketball Commerce

William Hay Cricket Commerce (Honours) Philp Waugh Rugby Union Commerce

Kate Johnson Swimming Medicine ECONOMICS & BUSINESS UNDERGRADUATE

Samuel McConnell Swimming Engineering/Commerce Stephen Goh Tennis Commerce

James Goswell Boat Commerce/Law Jacob Michael Kayak PhD (Exercise and Sport Science) Emma Gray Swimming Commerce/Arts

Amy Soccer Arts/Social Work Alix Kennedy Athletics Commerce/Law Sarandopoulos Mark Sindone Waterpolo Commerce/Law

Murray Stewart Kayak Architecture SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS POSTGRADUATE SPORT Sarah Stewart Wheelchair PhD (Philosophy) SCHOLARSHIPS Basketball Stuart Clark Cricket Graduate Law

Nathan Trist Rugby Union Medicine Nicholas Hudson Boat Project Management

Charlotte Walters Rowing Health Sciences Emma Schiller Soccer International Studies

Aimee Watson Skiing Veterinary Science Michael Valli Boat Science

SENATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUTSTANDING SCHOOL LEAVERS DONORS

Carlie Ikonomou Soccer Arts (Media & ALEKSANDRA POZDER - ATHLETICS Communications)/Law Lachlan Chisholm Athletics Physiotherapy Thomas Kingston Rugby Union Engineering/Commerce BLUES ASSOCIATION SENATE/ST ANDREWS COLLEGE Alexander (Sasha) Boat Exercise and Sport Greta Beale Rowing Arts (Advanced) (Honours) Belonogoff Science

Grace Falkenmire Rowing Engineering Keesja Gofers Water Polo Design in Architecture Carlos Stephenson Swimming Medical Science 77 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

Rosalyn Lawrence Canoe-Slalom International and Global Ryan Barraclough Boat Arts Studies SCHOLARSHIPS Gillian Bennett Hockey Design in Architecture “BLUE & GOLD” Dylan Curtis Swimming Commerce Matthew Mitcham Diving Arts and Sciences Josh Daley Rugby Union Education COLLINS PEASLEY SCHOLARSHIP - ATHLETICS Edward De Boat Arts Lachlan Renshaw Athletics Commerce Carvalho

DR PHILIP RUNDLE - ATHLETICS William Drabble Rugby Union Liberal Arts and Sciences Andrew Clark Athletics Physiotherapy Ryan Edwards Boat Business KAYE DENING - TENNIS Tomas English Rugby Union Arts and Sciences Luca Lavermicocca Tennis Commerce Kelsey Gardiner Basketball Pharmacy MARIE GAVEL - ROWING Thomas Heslop Rugby Union Arts and Sciences Joanna Wood Rowing Commerce John Lawson AFL Liberal Studies MBF HEALTH Elliot Messara Rugby Union Commerce (Liberal William Forsythe Canoe Exercise and Sport Studies) Science James Rugby Union Arts Mitch Inman Rugby Union Arts Nonu-Carling

Krystal Weir Sailing Physiotherapy Michael Power Tennis Commerce/Law

MOLLIE DIVE SCHOLARSHIP Liam Robertson Cricket Political, Economic and Hollie Webster Hockey Exercise and Sport Social Sciences Science Beatrix Sheldrick Rowing Arts

RALPHS CAFE SCHOLARSHIP Angus Sinclair Rugby Union Economic and Social Jaimee Kennedy Basketball Education (Human Sciences Movement) Sabina White Rowing Science

RAY HYSLOP - SOCCER Hugh Williams Athletics Health Sciences

Olivia Kennedy Soccer Exercise & Sports ST JOHN’S COLLEGE Science/Master (Nursing) Samuel Carter Rugby Union Arts and Sciences Daren Vujovic Soccer Oral Health Jack De Guingand Rugby Union Medical Science TRUST AFL SCHOLARSHIPS Alex Rokobaro Rugby Union Sports Coaching and Nicholas Barton AFL Medicine Administration

Jesse Martin AFL Medical Science ST PAUL’S COLLEGE

Adam AFL Physiotherapy John Gaunt Tennis Commerce McConnochie David McDuling Rugby Union Commerce (Liberal TRUST CRICKET SCHOLARSHIPS Studies)

Nigel Cowell Cricket Arts WESLEY COLLEGE

James Crowley Cricket Veterinary Science Joanna Cubis Athletics Pharmacy

Joshua Toyer Cricket Commerce (Liberal Joshua Ellice-Flint Rugby Union Arts and Science Studies) Monika Soccer Arts (Media and WARRICK SEGAL - SOCCER Holmwood Communications)/Law

Aaron Morley Soccer Education Thomas Kearns Water Polo Arts

RESIDENTIAL Nicholas Larkin Cricket Commerce

ST ANDREW’S COLLEGE David Miller Cricket Exercise and Sport Rachel Assef Tennis Science Science 78 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

Nicholas Phipps Rugby Union Arts and Sciences Tomas Cartmill Boat International and Global Studies WOMEN’S COLLEGE Jack Casperson AFL Arts and Sciences Lavinia Chrystal Skiing Economic and Social Sciences Emma Chapman- Skiing Arts Davies Jamaya Ferguson Hockey Education (Human Movement) Nathan Charles Rugby Union Arts and Sciences

Grace Michell Rowing Economic and Social Bianca Chidrawi Tennis Science Sciences Lachlan Chisholm Athletics Physiotherapy Susan Overall Rowing Science Andrew Clark Athletics Physiotherapy Joanna Wood Rowing Commerce Amanda Cox Water Polo Speech Pathology SANCTA SOPHIA Samuel Crichton AFL Liberal Arts and Science Freya Wilson Athletics Exercise & Sport Science/Master Samara Davie Water Polo Economic and Social (Nutrition) Sciences

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY VILLAGE Annabel Davies Athletics Exercise, Sport Science and Nutrition Jeremy Davie Water Polo Exercise and Sport Science Caitlin De Wit Wheelchair Veterinary Science Basketball Bernard Foley Rugby Union Economics Joshua Dillon Rugby Union Commerce/Law Greg Jeloudev Rugby Union Animal and Veterinary Science James Dooley Athletics Health Sciences

Zane Jordan Swimming Arts Yaegan Doran Volleyball Liberal Studies (Honours) Kurtis Larsen Rugby Union Commerce Kiernan Dorney American Medicine Scott Nicholson Water Polo Arts Football

SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS Marianna Rowing Oral Health Doumanis Dougal Alexander Hockey Health Science (Medical Radiation Sciences) Kylie Duff Rowing Exercise and Sport Science Stephen Athletics Exercise and Sport Andreazza Science Brenton Dumbrell Tennis Commerce

Kris Balakrishnan Tennis Commerce/Arts Trent Dyer Rugby Union Education (Human Movement) Karina Bangel Athletics MRS – Diagnostic Radiography Katie Ebzery Basketball Arts

Kristen Barnes Basketball Commerce Thomas Elkington AFL Commerce/Arts

Timothy Barton AFL Animal and Veterinary Hayley Ericksen Tennis Liberal Studies Bioscience James Etter Swimming Science Michelle Battersby Rowing Arts and Sciences Jessica Fearnside Handball Physiotherapy Thomas Boidin Rugby Union Engineering Jacqueline Fry Athletics Health Sciences Amanda Bott Athletics Commerce (Liberal Studies) Callum Fryer Rugby Union Medical Science

Lauren Bourke Athletics Education (Human Cameron Boat Education (Human Movement) Girdlestone Movement)

Sophie Boyle Hockey Physiotherapy Alasdair Grant Cricket Occupational Therapy (Honours) Alicia Brightwell Water Polo Health Sciences/M. Rehabilitation Kim Griffin Soccer Music (Performance) Counselling Edward Hackney Sailing Engineering Adam Campbell Rugby Union Commerce/Law 79 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

Anirudh Soccer Arts and Sciences Kenny Ng Badminton Exercise and Sport Hattangadi Science

Hugh Hawkins Rugby Union Commerce/Science Victor Nguyen Volleyball Commerce/Law

James Helliwell Rugby Union Engineering/Commerce Rohan Nicol Baseball Occupational Therapy (Honours) Stefan Hese Hockey Physiotherapy James Nipperess Athletics Physiotherapy Bree Hitches Gymnastics Health Sciences Brendan Hockey Resource Economics Michael Hodge Rugby Union Education (Human O’Connor Movement) Chloe O’Regan Rowing Socio-Legal Studies Christopher Jarvis Rugby Union Economics Sean O’Rourke Sailing Engineering Matthew Jaukovic Swimming Law Larissa Athletics Commerce Elizabeth Jenkins Athletics Commerce/Arts Pasternatsky

Gemma Johnson Swimming Science Christopher Tennis Agricultural Economics Kate Johnston Hockey Arts/Social Work Peters

Christopher AFL Engineering Guy Phillips Archery Physiotherapy Kendrick Anthony Pohlen Rugby Union Commerce/Arts

Renee Kirby Rowing Arts and Sciences Annabel Probert Hockey Music Studies/Medicine

Scott Laird Hockey Arts and Sciences Thomas Rickards Diving Exercise and Sport Anika Lalic Volleyball Education (Human Science (Honours) Movement) Lachlan Rugby Union Exercise and Sport Stefanie Lalic Volleyball Rehabilitation Counselling Rosengreen Science

Toby Ledgerwood Boat Design in Architecture Anneliese Rubie Athletics Liberal Arts and Sciences Gavin Levy Tennis Physiotherapy William Ryan Sailing Commerce Mitchell Liddle Baseball Education (Humanities and Social Sciences)/Arts Sarah Sackville Rowing Commerce

James MacCann Basketball Physiotherapy Thomas Sacre Boat Arts

Scott McKenzie Water Polo Science Ihsan Savran Soccer Medical Science (Honours)

Henry Mander Boat Science (Molecular Angus Scott AFL Economics Biotechnology) Emma Scriven Hockey Physiotherapy

Ben Mankarious AFL Law Prashanth Gymnastics MRS – Diagnostic Jack Marples Rugby Union Engineering/Commerce Sellathurai Radiography

Matthew Boat Socio-Legal Studies Diana Serban Tennis MRS – Diagnostic McCormack Radiography Kiera Shiels Basketball Engineering/Commerce Stuart McLean Cricket Agricultural Economics Davina Smith Athletics Engineering/Science Lewis McLeod Soccer Commerce/Arts Stephen Smith Baseball Exercise and Sport James McMahon Rugby Union Commerce Science Geordie McSullea Rugby Union Engineering Lara Tamsett Athletics Arts (Media and Benita Tennis Health Sciences Communications) Milenkiewicz Kale Temple AFL Liberal Arts and Robert Morrison Soccer Arts (Media and Sciences Communications) David Thode American Dentistry Derek Mulhearn Athletics Exercise and Sport Football Science/Science (Nutrition) Daniella Thrassis Soccer Physiotherapy Erin Myers Tennis Occupational Therapy 80 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

Kate Trebilcock Soccer Forensic Science and James Lowery Soccer Arts/Law Applied Chemistry Ben McCalman Rugby Union Surveying Amy Van Den Rowing International and Global Nieuwenhof Studies Patrick Rugby Union Surveying McCutcheon Carlos Villazon Soccer Logistics Management Matthew Morgan Cricket Law Todd Wakefield Athletics Education (Mathematics)/Science Jonathon Newton Swimming Finance

Christopher Walsh AFL Commerce Luke Northcott Water Polo University Preparation Studies James Walsh Cricket Education (Human Movement) Robert O’Reilly Rugby Union Communications

Edward Ware Athletics Economics Stephen Parkes Swimming University Preparation Studies Greg Watts Skiing Engineering Melissah Parlato Soccer Applied Fitness Gordon Willis Swimming Education (Human Movement) Ashleigh Rowing Human Movement and Peppernell Health Education Erin Wilson Soccer Exercise and Sport Science Hamish Playfair Boat Business

Gabrielle Volleyball Science/Arts William Raven Boat Sports Coaching and Woodhouse Administration

Elizabeth Yin Sailing Science Nicholas Roberts AFL Business

Si-Si Zhang Table Tennis Science and Technology Glenn Stevens AFL Physiotherapy

SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS - CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS Mitchell AFL Human Movement and Thompson Health Education Matthew Abood Swimming Architectural Technology Jeremaia Rugby Union Education Yanuyanutawa Terrence Alfred Boat Medicine James Young Water Polo Business Nicholas Barsoum Soccer Exercise Physiology

Alexander Bit Soccer Business

Thomas Carter Rugby Union Exercise and Sport Science

Beau Casson Cricket Education

Emma Costello Rowing Animal Studies

Michael Culkoff Cricket Arts (Communication)

Ashlee Driscoll Soccer Science

Melissa Hammond Water Polo Medicine

Mark Harb Soccer Engineering

Scott Henry Cricket Business

Byron Hodge Rugby Union Construction Management and Property

Lachlan Hollis Water Polo Applied Fitness

Edward Jenkins Rugby Union Business

Jono Jenkins Rugby Union Surveying

Sebastian Kalos Soccer Arts (Media and Communications)

Hannah Kimber Soccer Journalism/Law 81 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT SUSF ICT KEVIN DESAI MANAGER ALEX GILL MAINTENANCE RYAN PAPPAS RYAN GROUNDS STAFF PETER BROUWER GREG DONACHIE DARYL DAVIDSON DARYL MANAGER RAY HUNT RAY OPERATIONS DAVID SHAW DAVID GROUNDS MANAGER OFFICER FOUNDATIONS DAVID COLLINS DAVID CASUALS ARENA STAFF PHIL STAPLES PAUL QUINEY PAUL PETER BUTCHER SHIFT SUPERVISORS SHAUN MARINER HK WARD MANAGER HK WARD MICHAEL CULKOFF DYLAN MCDONALD THE LEDGE SUPERVISORS PAUL REYNOLDS PAUL THE ARENA MANAGER RODNEY TUBBS RELATIONS MANAGER RELATIONS CORPORATE & ALUMNI CORPORATE ARCHIVIST MAC CHAMBERS MANAGER CASUALS PAUL GRAY PAUL CENTRE STAFF ANN GARVEY FITNESS CENTRE ROBYN WEBSTER TAMARA SALES TAMARA MATT RENNICK MATT CENTRE MANAGER SHIFT SUPERVISORS SUSAC OPERATIONS SUSAC OPERATIONS LUKE NORTHCOTT VINCENT HAMPEL JAMES MATTHEWS ANTHONY ELLISON SUSAC MANAGER MARKETING & JOHN MOLONEY COORDINATOR COORDINATOR ANDREW TILLEY COMMUNICATIONS COSTA POPOLIZIO COSTA DESIGN & MULTIMEDIA DESIGN & MULTIMEDIA MARKETING & ROSS XENOS MEMBERSHIP MANAGER SWIM SCHOOL CASUAL STAFF VANESSA SMITH VANESSA SPORTS WRITER SPORTS MANAGER MICHAELA ANDERSON LEON TALAY MAINTENANCE GRAHAM CROKER MAINTENANCE STAFF GEOFF SPAULDING ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE SUSF ORGANISATIONAL CHART 2010 CHART SUSF ORGANISATIONAL BRONWEN WATSON (CLUBS) WILL HAY JENNY LAWLER FINANCE MANAGER ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE (CASUAL) ROBERT SMITHIES ROBERT (ACTING) ANIKA LALIC HOCKEY KEESJA GOFERS SOCCER (OPS) CRICKET (OPS) FINANCE ASSISTANTS FINANCE MANAGER ELIZA GRANT TRISTAN LILES TRISTAN CLUB DEVELOPMENT ALEKSANDRA POZDER & AUS COORDINATOR TOM BAILEY-SMITH GEOFF DE MESQUITA ASSISTANT CORPORATE CORPORATE GREG TAYLOR HR CO-ORDINATOR & HR CO-ORDINATOR RECEPTIONIST/ EVENT ASHLEIGH WALDEN ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ADMINISTRATORS RUGBY (GM) RUGBY (OPS) FLAMES (OPS) RUGBY (EVENTS) TRISH FALLON TRISH FALLON RAY DEARLOVE RAY

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STEPHEN KING LIBBY HORSLEY PROGRAMS MANAGER PROGRAMS MANAGER UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS CLUBS

MANAGER CLUB DEPARTMENTS PROGRAMS & PARTICIPATION PARTICIPATION LEONIE LUM FLAMES COACHES SWIMMING 1ST XV COACH RUGBY (COLTS) DEVELOPMENT ROWING (ELITE) GREG MUMM JACK FARRER JACK FARRER BOBBY FOLAN KAREN DALTON KAREN DALTON WILL TOWNSEND PETER LONERGAN FLAMES (COACHING & (CASUAL) GONZALO BRIONES ASSISTANT JAMES MCCARTNEY ROWING (DEVELOPMENT) INTERFACULTY INTERFACULTY COORDINATOR KATE GOULD KATE EDWINA HAY PDHPE INSTRUCTOR SARAH COMENSOLI EDUCATION PROGRAMS EDUCATION

DIRECTORS PHYSICAL MANAGER HEAD S&C DIETRICIAN MARK PRATER MARK PRATER AARON OMAN DIRECTOR OF AFL JOHN CURRAN TIM LEAHY DEPARTMENT PREPARATION GARY WHITAKER WHITAKER GARY PAUL LUCHI PAUL EMILIE ISLES DIRECTOR OF RUGBY ASSISTANT S&C ASSISTANT BRETT PETTERSEN DIRECTOR OF SOCCER DIRECTOR OF CRCIKET DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY DIRECTOR OF ROWING MARTIN HARLAND MARTIN BEVAN CADWALLADER CADWALLADER BEVAN MANAGER HIGH PERFORMANCE MATTHEW PHELPS MATTHEW & CLUB DEVELOPMENT ELITE SPORTS SPORTS ATHLETE MANAGER ASSISTANT PROGRAM ACADEMIC COUNSELOR IAN EVANS ELITE ATHLETE ELITE ATHLETE BRUCE ROSS PAUL PENNA PAUL PSYCHOLOGIST KIM CARDILE ADMINISTRATOR NICK HALLIDAY PROGRAM MANAGER 82 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT 83 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT 84 SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

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