2014

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Contents

1. Our Supporters ...... 2 2. Our Vision ...... 3 3. Organisational Structure ...... 4 3.1 Board of Rowing Queensland Ltd ...... 4 3.2 Rowing Queensland Employees ...... 6 3.3 Rowing Queensland Member Clubs and School Associations...... 8 4. Chairman’s Report ...... 9 5. Chief Executive Officer’s Report ...... 10 6. How We Met Our Objectives in 2014 ...... 12 6.1 Participation and Athlete Development ...... 12 6.2 Facility Development ...... 13 6.3 Education, Training and Safety ...... 13 6.4 Governance ...... 14 7 Rowing Queensland Business Unit Reports ...... 15 7.1 Development Report ...... 15 7.2 Operations and Events ...... 18 8. Recognise Excellence ...... 20 8.1 2014 National Representatives ...... 20 8.2 Olympic Representatives and World Champions...... 21 8.3 Queensland Representative Results ...... 23 9. Queensland Premiership and Championship Results ...... 26 9.1 2014 Queensland Club Premiership ...... 26 9.2 2014 / 2015 Queensland State Champions ...... 27 9.3 2014 Queensland Inter-Regional Schools Champions ...... 30 9.4 2014 Queensland Schools Champions ...... 31 9.5 2014 Queensland Masters Champions ...... 33 10. Financial Report ...... 36

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1. Our Supporters

Rowing Queensland would like to thank the following valued Partners, Supporters and Stakeholders for the continued support they provide to rowing in Queensland.

Queensland Government

Queensland Academy of Sport

Rowing Australia

Brisbane City Council

The Regatta Shop

Ricoh

Bundaberg Regional Council

Greater Public Schools Association

Brisbane Schoolgirls Rowing Association

The Haines Group

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2. Our Vision

Our Vision: To promote rowing as a sport for all Queenslanders CONNECT – INCLUDE - COMPETE

The focus of Rowing Queensland’s Strategic Plan from 2014 to 2016 is to develop the capacity and capability and promote rowing in Queensland. There are four key result areas which we have pursued to achieve our mission:

1. Participation and Athlete Development 2. Facility Development 3. Education, Training and Safety 4. Governance

Participation and Athlete Development • To support clubs to develop programs to attract and increase the number of participants in the sport. • Develop and deliver well-structured regatta programs that suit the requirements of high performance and recreational rowers. • Develop a clear and communicated pathway for identification of talented rowers. • Provide high level support services, training opportunities and pathways for identified talented rowers to succeed at state, national and international level. • Develop a pathway that successfully attracts and progresses identified participants into club, state and national development pathways. • Provide training pathways and development for non-high performance participants.

Facility Development • Identify, develop and maintain access to venues for training and racing of a standard that will allow international competition. • Secure rowing's future in South East Queensland through a national standard facility at Wyaralong for competition and the development of the sport from grassroots to elite.

Education, Training and Safety • Promote educational opportunities and pathways for officials, coaches and volunteers across the state. • Develop and cultivate an attitude of safety first among all participants so that safe rowing practices are always in place.

Governance • Develop an annual review process for the constitution and By Laws. • Enhance communication strategies and practices with clubs and schools across the State. • Uphold policies, regulations and by-laws in a fair and equitable manner. • Develop a social media policy that supports the rowing community. • Develop effective communication with Rowing Australia and all levels of government.

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3. Organisational Structure

Patron Governor of QLD, His Excellency Mr Justice de Jersey

President/Chairman Mr Barnaby Eaton

Life Members

Mr Roger Morton Mr Peter Huggett OAM Mr Calile Malouf Mrs Marjorie Morton Mr Jim Dowrie OBE* Mr Jack Pritchard* Dr Steve Hinchy OAM Mr Robert Alexander OAM Dr Don McClymont* Mr Robert Barrett Mr Fred Jaques Mr Chris Cottrell Mr Duncan Free OAM * denotes deceased

Regatta Secretary Mr Robert Alexander OAM

Selectors Mr Peter Howard Mr Peter Tierney Mr Tom Westgarth* Mr Keiran Dwyer* Mr Andrew Service (Youth Crews only) *Mr Tom Westgarth (Lead Coach Queen’s Plate) and Mr Keiran Dwyer (Lead Coach Penrith Cup) were not involved in the selection of their respective crews

State Team Manager Mr Paul Pettigrew

Masters State Team Selectors Ms Helen Wintle Mr Adrian Howard

Auditor

Mr Norman J Hoare, Morris and Batzloff Chartered Accountants

3.1 Board of Rowing Queensland Ltd

The business of Rowing Queensland Ltd is under the direction of the Board of Rowing Queensland. The Directors may exercise all the powers of the Company, except any power the Corporations Act or the Rules requires the Company to exercise in a general meeting of members. The Board is responsible for the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer who oversees all the day to day management and administration of the organisation.

The Board meets a minimum of eight times per calendar year, comprising six (6) Directors elected by the members. Rowing Queensland Ltd Directors throughout 2014 were:

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BARNABY EATON (Chairman) Resigned in January 2015. Attended 9 of 9 meetings Barnaby is the Director of Sport at Anglican Church Grammar School in Brisbane. He has been involved in rowing since the mid-1980s and has maintained involvement in rowing and coaching in South Australia and Queensland for more than 25 years. Barnaby represents RQ's interests at Rowing Australia Council Meetings and has a background in high performance rowing coaching, sports administration and education management.

NICK PARR Attended 8 of 9 meetings Nick Parr is married with three children. Nick is the sole director of Calidad Property Group which he established after working for DTZ and PRD nationwide as a sales and leasing operative. With Calidad Nick focuses on value add opportunities within both the commercial office market and retail property sector. Nick was a member of the Kings Cup eight in 2008, and later that year made the transition to rowing surf boats for Currumbin Surf Lifesaving Club. Nick’s interest in becoming a member of the RQ Board is that he enjoys all forms of rowing, and hopes to offer a down to earth opinion from someone who has recently "been there".

EMMA BROWN Attended 8 of 9 meetings Commencing her affiliation with rowing in the 1994 Somerville House 1st VIII, Emma brings a number of years’ experience to the RQ Board. From making her first Queensland team in 1996 and last in 2008, to various volunteer coaching and administrative roles, Emma has a solid knowledge and understanding of the sport across its numerous facets. Emma is enthusiastic about rowers “giving back” to the rowing community by playing an active role in their chosen sport. Further, Emma is an advocate for continually increasing the profile of women in rowing across the various levels of competition, coaching and administration.

SUSAN WALLACE Attended 8 of 9 meetings Sue joined with 11 other women to found the Dragons Rowing Club in 1995. The club started as a response from women to row socially and have fun. Over the years they have provided rowing programs for athletes with a disability and masters to learn how to row and compete in local, state, national and international events. She brings her experience with masters and adaptive rowers and as inaugural President of the club to RQ Board and looks forward to the challenge. Her other interests are her work as Principal of a secondary school, her family (all teachers) and in her spare time enjoying reading, travelling and meeting friends over coffee.

RAY EBERT Attended 6 of 9 meetings Ray has been involved in Rowing since joining Pine Rivers RC as a school boy some 45 years ago. He has been an athlete, coach and administrator at club level and has been both employed and a volunteer on various State and National bodies over the last 20 years. Ray has been the Australian Senior A and Olympic Team Manager since 2005 and is a professional in the sports administration field having worked for the Queensland Government’s Department of Sport since late 1998. Ray brings both experience at all levels of the sport and the desire to see the sport continue to flourish at all levels in Queensland now and into the future.

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BRUCE GREENLAND Attended 3 of 4 meetings. Resigned 14th June, 2014 Bruce has been involved in rowing since 1975 when he joined Commercial Rowing Club. He was strongly involved in this club as well as competing along the way for Lismore Rowing Club. Bruce has coached crews at club, interstate and international level before coaching ACGS’s 1st V111 on 11 occasions. Bruce was Chairman of RQ for 5 years in the 1990’s and returned to the RQ Board for a two year term.

IAIN SMITH Attended 5 of 5 meetings. Elected 14th June, 2014 Iain has been involved in rowing, both as an athlete and administrator for over 30 years. He is married and has three children, all of whom are actively involved in rowing. For a period of 13 years Iain was the Captain and Vice President of Mosman Rowing Club. Iain is also an International Yachtsman, racing in 15 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races, competing in 3 America’s Cup campaigns and winning 3 major World Championships. Iain was the Director of Rowing at The Southport School from 2009-2014 and continues to coach. Iain has owned and operated his marine business for over 30 years. As a Director on the RQ Board, Iain has a priority of fostering improved development pathways between school, tertiary and elite rowing, and the creation and development of a new rowing facility located at Wyaralong.

ROBERT ALEXANDER OAM (Regatta Secretary) Robert has been involved in rowing in one form or another since 1961, where he commenced his rowing career at The Southport School. Bob has represented Queensland in the Kings and Presidents Cup on several occasions, as well as a Masters competitor in more recent times. Bob has been the organisation’s Regatta Secretary since 1987. Bob was awarded an OAM in January 2015. The regatta secretary attends meeting of the Board however does not have any voting privileges.

3.2 Rowing Queensland Employees

ROSS SYMONDS Ross was appointed CEO in September 2009. Ross has a long and successful career in sports administration and management spanning some 29 years. His previous positions in sport include: General Manager, Queensland Volleyball; National Volleyball Coach; Operations Manager, Netball Queensland; CEO of Queensland Little Athletics and Manager/Director of Sport & Recreation Services.

RACHAEL ZUMAETA Rachael has been Rowing Queensland’s Finance Administrator since December 2010, and is responsible for the organisation’s financial reporting and office administration. Rachael comes to the organisation with solid administration and financial experience gained from working in her family’s business and in several different organisations such as Ray White Real Estate and Teach International.

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BEN GROTH Ben joined Rowing Queensland as Regatta Operations Coordinator in March 2013, possessing a history in the Sports Events industry, specifically triathlon and cycling. Ben holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business (Public Relations & Marketing) from Queensland University of Technology.

PETER HICKS (commenced January 2014) Peter joined Rowing Queensland at the beginning of 2014 as the Sport Development Manager. Previous to this Peter held roles as a school, club and State rowing coach since 2005 and since 2010 held a role at a Brisbane school as a Physical Education/Science teacher and Director of Rowing. Peter holds a degree in Secondary Education from the Queensland University of Technology.

JAN HOLLAND (resigned January 2014) Jan has been Education and Safety Officer since February 2013. She joined Rowing Queensland with limited knowledge of rowing but with a strong sporting and education background gained from participating in a number of sports and teaching Physical Education. While teaching she developed a range of skills like writing programmes and administration which are useful in the role at RQ.

STEPHANIE KRIPPNER (commenced January 2014) Stephanie began as Education and Safety Officer in January 2014, whilst commencing a Bachelor of Business Management (Sports and Events Management) at Griffith University. Stephanie has a background in rowing at school, club and state level as a rower, coach and administrator.

CHRIS SCHLEUSENER (resigned April 2014) Chris was appointed Club Coordinator in February 2013. Chris’s background includes sports administration roles with QSMSports (Triathlon) and Salisbury Super Sports (Indoor Cricket). Chris graduated from Griffith University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Business (Sports Management).

DANIELLA SERRA (commenced April 2014) Daniella was appointed Club Coordinator in April 2014. She has a background in rowing at school, club and state level as a coxswain and a coach. Daniella is currently studying a Bachelor of Mass Communications at the Queensland University of Technology.

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3.3 Member Clubs and School Associations

Member Clubs School Association Members

Boreen Point Rowers Brisbane Schoolgirls Rowing Association Brisbane & GPS Rowing Club Gold Coast Region All Schools Rowing Association Brisbane Grammarians Rowing Club Great Public Schools' Association of Queensland Inc Bundaberg Rowing Club Cairns Rowing Club Centenary Rowing Club Coastal Rowing & Touring Australia Inc Commercial Rowing Club Coomera Watersports Club Dragons Rowing Club Dutton Park Rowing & Supporters Club Gold Coast Master Rowers Grammarians Rowing Club Griffith Uni Surfers Paradise Rowing Club Innisfail Rowing Club KAND Rowing Club Lake MacDonald Rowing Club Mackay Rowing Club Maroochy River Rowing Club Murwillumbah Rowing Club Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club Oxenford Rowing Club Pine Rivers Rowing Club Redlegs Rowing Club River City Womens Rowing Club Riverway Rowing Club Rockhampton Fitzroy Rowing Club Sunshine Coast Rowing Club Tablelands Rowing Club Tattersall’s Rowing Club Toowong Rowing Club Townsville and JCU Rowing Club Tweed Heads & Coolangatta Rowing Club University of Queensland Boat Club Vintage Vikings Rowing Club V.O.M.I.T.S. West End Rowing

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4. Chairman’s Report

On behalf of the Board and Executive of Rowing Queensland Ltd. (RQ), I would like to present to our Members, stakeholders, sponsors and friends the 2014 Rowing Queensland Ltd Annual Report.

Our organisation is in good health, as indicated by the performance of our State Team at the 2014 Interstate regatta, winning the Rowing Australia Cup. Our clubs also performed well with Toowong Rowing Club winning the 2015 Australian Rowing Championships Club Pointscore as the most successful club at the 2015 nationals, bettering their 2014 performance of second place in the medals tally. Increasing participation in Queensland regattas, the keen interest of members nominating for board roles, and the engagement of members state-wide in governance reform are also markers of the health of our organisation.

Governance has been on the national agenda as the Australian Sports Commission responds proactively to the challenges that face Australian Sport in the coming years. A new ‘investment’ strategy or funding model has been adopted that requires sports receiving federal support to comply with a set of mandatory governance principles.

It is pleasing to report that the Queensland rowing community has been very supportive of good governance and has cooperated to make important changes to our constitution. Our relationship with government; local, state and federal, continues to be positive and as such all levels of government have been generous with their financial support. Government sources of funding have been complemented with commercial and user pays sources of funding.

For the past two (2) years RQ had been in discussions with Seqwater regarding the use of the Wyaralong Dam for rowing activities, negotiating an agreement of tenure and approval to develop the site. In December 2014, RQ and Seqwater signed a three (3) year plus 2 x 3 year option agreement covering all rowing activities and rowing associated activities on the waterway. The agreement also allows for RQ to develop the headland adjacent to the Meebun Recreation Area.

In October 2014, RQ submitted a funding application to the Queensland Government under the “Get Playing Plus” program. On 22 December 2014, the then Minister for Sport, Steve Dickson MP wrote to RQ advising that RQ were successful in progressing to Stage 2 of the program. The Queensland Government grant approval for this project was $790,000 (GST exclusive) subject to the sport matching it dollar for dollar.

RQ have since had a number of meetings with Sport and Recreation regarding Wyaralong, with departmental officers and the Deputy Director General (DDG) on site. We had requested that the project be split across two projects (on water and on land constructions) to hasten the on water construction, this request has now been approved. We have recently received a draft funding agreement to peruse and are now awaiting the final funding agreement.

RQ have met with an engineer regarding the civil works on the second headland and the plans have been provided to RQ. RQ is required to obtain an independent Quantity Surveyors Estimate for the complete project. Once this estimate is available, RQ will commence further discussions with all relevant stakeholders regarding financial support to complete the project. Other approvals required prior to achieving the Development Approval (DA) include Ecological Surveying, Cultural Heritage and Native Title approvals.

RQ have recently visited the Lake Barrington rowing facilities in Tasmania. We are now in possession of the plans that they used to construct their course, which will be of great assistance to the Wyaralong project.

RQ is confident to have the 10 lane buoyed course completed prior to November 2015 and the on land construction to commence in late 2015. The on land project must be completed by 31 December 2016, a compliance of the Queensland Government funding.

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Throughout the report you will find information on our successful athletes, our leading clubs and our financial position. Our strong result comes, in no small part, due to the outstanding work of our staff at RQ and importantly our Chief Executive, Ross Symonds. We thank you for your support and professionalism taking our great sport forward.

Mr Barnaby Eaton and Mr Nick Parr

5. Chief Executive Officer’s Report

2014 continued to build on the successes of past years and to strengthen our sport in providing increased opportunities to participate throughout the state. 2014 also saw Queensland win the Australia Cup (total point-score for the Interstate Regatta).

Acknowledgements

I would like to personally thank the Rowing Queensland Board, staff and our hard working volunteers and club representatives from across Queensland for their ongoing efforts throughout 2014.

Audited Financial Statements for the year ending 31 December 2014.

Rowing Queensland Ltd. (RQ) is in a very solid financial position. As a brief summary of the accounts, I draw your attention to the following components of the audited financial report.

The 2014 financial accounts have been audited in line with the Act by Morris & Batzloff.

- Revenues from Ordinary Activities returned a $1,512 surplus in 2014. - Income was $87,935 more than 2013 – The major items include an additional grant, carry over from the Jobs Plan program and equipment grant, Pan Pac Games and regatta seat fees - Expenditure was $119,255 more than 2013 – The major item included the employment of the Sport Development Manager, this position was vacant for 6 months in 2013; and - Administration costs saw an increase in the expenses. This was due to additional legal costs associated with an appeal regarding transition from Incorporated Association to a Company and a member protection investigation matter. Rowing in Queensland continues to be well-supported by the Queensland Academy of Sport, Brisbane City Council, Rowing Australia, Ricoh, Designer Paintworks and the Bundaberg Regional Council. Their combined support has allowed RQ to provide continued and improved services to the membership than would not otherwise be possible.

The support of the Queensland Government through the Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport & Racing should not be underestimated. RQ is thankful for the support from the Queensland Government through the Department and in particular Minister Steve Dickson MP, and the Deputy Director General, Richard Watson.

One of the major projects in the later months of 2014 was obviously the MOU with Seqwater for tenure of the Wyaralong Dam to conduct rowing activities and the application for funding to the Queensland Government for the project. As advised in the Chairman’s Report, RQ was successful in being approved $790,000 (GST exclusive) towards the Wyaralong project.

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The financial support from the Greater Public Schools Association of Queensland and Brisbane Schoolgirls Rowing Association’s towards the Education & Safety Program and the continued improvements to the Brisbane River safety program is to be congratulated and RQ is grateful and appreciative of their ongoing support.

RQ continues to meet regularly with Maritime Safety Queensland, Brisbane Ferries and the Brisbane City Council to review and update the Brisbane River – Code of Conduct.

The Education & Safety Program, with the support from the schools and clubs, looks to improve the safety of all river users in order to provide a safe and fun waterway for the entire rowing community to enjoy. The continued rollout of an Online Water Safety Learning will continue to play an important role for the entire rowing community state-wide. Another initiative launched in 2014 was the partnership with TransDev Brisbane Ferries. This was a water safety movie for the Brisbane River titled ‘Brisbane RiverShare’ which was launched along with a pocket guide, bringing to life the Brisbane River Code of Conduct in a relatable medium.

The reporting of near misses and accidents along the Brisbane River has improved by clubs and schools. This needs to continue to improve so that RQ and MSQ has appropriate data available to improve the education program to all rowers on the Brisbane River.

RQ also wishes to thank the following Clubs and Schools who provided various racing boats for the 2014 state teams throughout the year: UQBC, Brisbane & GPS, Toowong, Commercial, Nudgee College and St Peters.

Ross Symonds

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6. How We Met Our Objectives in 2014 A Review of the 2014-16 Strategic Plan

6.1 Participation and Athlete Development Initiative Outcomes State Of Play

Implement an ‘Adopt a Club’  Supported applications for programs at Centenary RC, model Rockhampton Fitzroy RC and Maroochy River RC which were successful and received funding for a 12 month program. All programs completed within Rowing Australia and ASC requirements

Deliver a well-structured and  Improvement in regatta operations is evident. There is always managed regatta and events room for improvement calendar.  Water rescue support is now mandatory for all RQ regatta operations  Review conducted and recommendations put forward for club comments in December  Brisbane Winter Series head racing concept was continued in 2014 Review current insurance  RQ was part of the RA review committee when setting up the arrangements and update new national insurance program where appropriate  Substantial savings for clubs in the national marine hull program continues

Maintain and improve the  Liaise with Bennett & Francis regarding proposed changes membership management  2 year agreement between B & F expires in Dec 2014. A one system via ROMS year extension was negotiated  Rowing Australia has commenced another database review with a new system operational in July 2015

Implement the National  RA with assistance from RQ under duties of State Talent Development Program and Pathway Coordinator based in Qld Talent Identification program  RQ supports clubs where possible with Para program and the Para Program in implementation with “Come and Try” days and classifications conjunction with Rowing  RQ continues to be a member of the Joint Management Australia, the Queensland Committee with QAS and RA Academy of Sport and our  RA are doing some work in this area with regards to Clubs development pathways.  RQ fully supports RA School Pathway Program and sent a schoolboys sand schoolgirl 8+ to National Junior Selections. Investigate the feasibility of a  Two regional athletes selected as reserves in the Women’s scholarship program for regional Bicentennial Cup Eight for QLD team in 2014. athletes  Two regional athletes were also selected in the Queensland Pathways Eight – one male and one female in 2014.

Further develop and foster  All Clubs/ state teams success was featured in the monthly e- success of the Queensland newsletters and distributed to local media Teams and Clubs at national  List medal results at Nationals competitions  Queensland won the Australia Cup pointscore trophy in 2014  Queensland won medals at the Interstate Regatta in the Women’s Single Scull, the Women’s Youth Eight, the Men’s Youth Eight, the Lightweight Men’s Four and the Women’s Eight  Queensland won medals at the Australian Masters Championships in the Men’s Interstate Eight, the Women’s Interstate Eight and the Women’s Interstate Quad Scull

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6.2 Facility Development Initiative Outcomes State Of Play

Lobby for the development  Ongoing negotiations and discussions regarding, Kawana and and improvement of National Coomera developments standard rowing facilities  Ongoing discussions and advice with regional clubs with regards to their facilities as required.  Funding provided by Queensland Government for a facility at Wyaralong  Signed Licence Agreement with Seqwater for Wyaralong

6.3 Education, Training and Safety Initiative Outcomes State Of Play

Develop the risk management  Annual reviews conducted and updated as required as part of program for dissemination and RQ re-affiliation implementation by clubs and  Assistance is always available to clubs and schools to help schools. improve their respective RM plans  Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast workshops held Strengthen association rules to  Online Water Safety Education program launched for Brisbane encourage a high level of safety and Regional areas, allowing for accountability of safety learning standards at all clubs and  Coaches Safety Briefings held with all BSRA and GPS schools schools. Improve the level of incident  Incidents reported to MSQ via the ROMS reporting framework, reporting throughout reportable incidents referred to MSQ via Marine Incident Queensland to assist with Notification Report enhancement of education  Re-education of all parties involved encouraged via Online programs Water Safety Education  Worked with club and school contacts to encourage greater reporting of incidents as required by legislation To deliver appropriate ‘safe  Education programs delivered to all GPS and BSRA schools rowing practices’ education to annually all clubs and schools  Coxswain Courses commenced with GPS and BSRA schools, with a focus on safety  Further roll out to Brisbane clubs is being planned Partner with key stakeholders to  ‘Brisbane RiverShare’ safety movie launched in conjunction with ensure a joint safety priority and Transdev Brisbane Ferries. Supported by Brisbane clubs and strategy schools with rowers and equipment  Review of the Brisbane River Code of Conduct in conjunction with MSQ and other key stakeholders  Good relationships with schools, clubs, BCC, Transdev Brisbane Ferries, Water Police and MSQ Implement established  Assistant coaches were appointed for majority of state team development pathways for programs coaches and technical officials  Level 1 umpires are provided opportunities at school and club (BRO’s) regattas. Level 2 and 3 umpires appointed as mentors  Level 2 & 3 umpires are provided priority with State Championships Work with clubs and schools to  Coach education forums were conducted to assist with create a ‘coaching culture’ knowledge base of coaches, and assist coaches with reaccreditation  RA have commenced work on a coach mentoring program and coach accreditation framwork. Awaiting updated information.  Improved delivery of coach education program throughout the state Operations manual developed  Operations manual provided to all affiliated clubs and distributed to all clubs  Position descriptions developed and proposed for committees to use as requested

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Promote and recognise  RQ submits nominations to - Qld Sports Awards, State volunteers Government awards, Rowing Australia and other opportunities as they arise

Investigate and implement  Limited worked undertaken in this area career development  opportunities for elite athletes

6.4 Governance

Initiative Outcomes State Of Play

Review constitution and By  A full review was conducted by RQ and a working group in Laws and recommend required 2014 with a proposed constitution put forward at 2014 Annual amendments General Meeting for adoption  A new constitution was adopted at the 2014 AGM  By-laws review commenced after ASIC certificate was provided Enhance communication  RQ website continues to be updated weekly strategies and mechanisms  RQ e-newsletter distributed fortnightly to members across the State  Facebook and Twitter updates provided as required Provide advice and assistance  Advice is provided with regards to Insurance, funding to clubs on an as needs basis submissions, administration and other matters as required or requested

Review all current policies and  Policies were reviewed during 2014 and updated accordingly update accordingly

Uphold policies, regulations and  As required or necessary by-laws in a fair and equitable manner

Maximise and increase media  As required. Very difficult in Brisbane but news relating to World opportunities Championships is supported.  Regional clubs are very active in this area and successful in  receiving media support.  Good media support for State regattas Increase and maximise  Fortnightly e-newsletters communication with clubs and  Facebook and Twitter schools  Regular Club Presidents Teleconferences

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7. Rowing Queensland Business Unit Reports

7.1 Development Report

Coach Development – In 2014 Rowing Queensland conducted thirteen Level 1 coaching courses for over 160 participants. Two Level 2 courses were held in 2014 with a total of 30 participants furthering their coaching knowledge base. The syllabus in the level one and two coaching courses combined covers rowing technique, training methodology, physiology, medical issues, rigging, professional issues and School-aged, Masters and Adaptive Athletes. Both courses have a large practical focus post course that ensures coaches apply and continue to develop the knowledge learnt in these courses to their own coaching frameworks. A Level 3 (Performance Coach) syllabus was conducted in 2014, with thirteen (13) Queensland coaches being accepted into the course, this is an increase from six (6) who attended the 2013 course. It is pleasing to note that Queensland is leading the way in relation to total numbers of National Coaching Accredited coaches Australia wide. Within this state there are over 450 accredited Learn to Row Coaches - the most in Australia, over eighty (80) Club/School Coaches and thirty (30) performance Rowing Coaches – again the most in Australia. Without the assistance of a number of highly skilled and motivated presenters the above successful courses would not be able to go ahead. Rowing Queensland

would like to thank the following presenters for their knowledge and assistance throughout 2014: Gary Annand, Dr Jeff Conn, Robin Fay, Jirik Haselgrove, Ivan Hooper, Peter Howard, Lachlan Johnston, John McGuinness, John McIlwham, Gary Merritt, Stephan Muhlenberg, Mitchell Rosenlund, Rod Silcox, Cameron Stephenson, Peter Toon and Paul Trevethan.

2014 Rowing Queensland Education Series – 2014 saw the development of the Rowing Queensland Education series designed to increase the knowledge of rowing related topics across the state and to assist coaches in gain accreditation points towards their reaccreditations. Topics throughout the year in this series included: Biomechanics, Injury Prevention, Methodology, Nutrition, Physiology, Psychology, Strength and Conditioning and Technique. Rowing Queensland would sincerely thank the following presenters for their time and expertise in presenting; Sally Garrard, Ivan Hooper, Lachlan Johnston, Jenny Krippner, Chris McCosker, Gary Merritt, Tracey Veivers and Tom Westgarth.

Water Safety – In 2014, Rowing Queensland launched several new initiatives for the Water Safety Program, including the Online Water Safety Education Program, and the ‘Brisbane RiverShare’ safety movie, which was made in conjunction with Transdev Brisbane Ferries. The Online Water Safety Education had 955 registrations from students across the 17 BSRA and GPS schools. Coaches’ safety briefings were delivered to the GPS and BSRA Schools, with 184 coaches taking part.

Inter-Regional Championships – The Queensland Schools Inter-Regional concept was founded in 2006 as a method of developing junior rowing throughout Queensland using sculling as the learning foundation. Its original goals where to:

- establish sculling programs in each region as the basis for common competition - identify talented school athletes and provide them with opportunities to showcase their ability in a representative regatta - educate students about the sport and their future opportunities - provide recognition and a pathway for talented school athletes to continue after school - help bridge the gap between school and club rowing ease the transition - encourage clubs to provide avenues for recruiting and inducting school leavers into meaningful pathways in their clubs. It is important to realise that this was not designed to produce elite crews, but rather to identify talented athletes and to provide additional representative pathways for them to continue to enjoy and achieve in our sport.

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The Inter-Regional’s concept currently covers four races - an Under 16 and Open Male and Female coxed quad, with an overall point score determining the champion region. The timing is agreed to be the last four races of the first day of the Queensland Schools Championships. Six regions contested the 2014 event with the point score winner coming down to one point. The Gold Coast ultimately proved too strong, winning two of the four events and placing in the other two events.

The full point score:

Region Points Gold Coast 31 points Brisbane 30 points Townsville 26 points Rockhampton 21 points Bundaberg 16 points Sunshine Coast 9 points

Central Queensland Development Camp – The 2014 Central Queensland Development Camp was once again held in Rockhampton on the Fitzroy River, following on from the Central QLD Schools Championship Regatta. Approximately 40 young athletes from the Rockhampton region attended the two day camp, and received coaching from local, Bundaberg, Gold and Sunshine Coast based coaches including Rod Silcox (Bundaberg) Jenny Pemberton (Gold Coast) and Bo Hanson (Sunshine Coast).

Masters Development Camp Series – In 2014 Rowing Queensland started a Masters Development Camp Series which is designed to increase the knowledge of rowing and coaching inter-regionally across the state. The 2014 Masters Development Camps saw camps held at Lake Tinaroo, Mackay and Townsville with over fifty (50) participants taking part in these three locations. Rowing Queensland would like to thank the following traveling coaches for their commitment and expertise to these camps: Jennifer Gilbert, Helen Wintle, Andrew McNicol and Kathy Phillips.

Para Program – The para rowing program continued in 2014, primarily through the Dragon’s Rowing Club which has been the most active club for para rowing in Queensland. Centenary Rowing Club, Toowong Rowing Club and Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club also provided the opportunity for Para Athletes to enjoy the sport of Rowing throughout 2014. It was pleasing to note the interest generated throughout the end of 2014 in the National Training Centre Monthly National Time Trails with athletes from both Dragons and Toowong Rowing Clubs regularly attending these events which were held at Lake Wyaralong, Beaudesert.

The promotion of Para Rowing in Schools within Brisbane was additionally successful with Rowing Queensland signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Life Stream Australia noting both parties commitment in providing inclusive sporting opportunities for Queenslanders with an intellectual disability. This program saw Rowing Queensland and Life Stream Australia link Special Schools from across Brisbane with The Urban Rowing Gym where this facility provided the opportunity for school classes to learn the rowing stroke on the Rowing Ergometers and in the Rowing Tank. Thanks must be made to The Urban Rowing Gym and Staff for their assistance in the continued successful running of this program and providing the opportunity for students with an Intellectual disability to participate in the sport of Rowing.

The promotion of Rowing in the disability space continued with Rowing Queensland being in attendance at two showcases organised by Sporting Wheelie’s and Disabled Associate Queensland at the Spinal Injuries and the Brain Injuries Rehabilitation Units at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Both of these showcases provided rowing Queensland with the opportunity to expose Rowing to the wider community.

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Communication – During 2014 Rowing Queensland continued to enhance the communication methods used by the office staff to Rowing Queensland’s affiliated members. These communication strategies actioned the following:

 Email News of Queensland Rowers performances at the National Championships (day by day).  Continuation of the fortnightly RQ E-Newsletter.  Continual updating of the RQ website  Implementation of Facebook and Twitter updates to the rowing community

Masters Interstate Team – The 2014 Queensland Masters Interstate Team competed at the Australian Masters Championships in West Lakes, Adelaide, South Australia. Queensland picked up a gold medal in the Men’s Eight, a silver in the women’s eight, bronze in the women’s quad and a fourth in the men’s quad. Queensland continues to be very strong across the board and this is a testament to the strength of Masters rowing in our state. A big thank you and well done to all the Masters Coaches, they included Terry Mulligan, Angela Ellis, Katherine Phillips, Jennifer Gilbert and Assistant to the Women’s Quad Andrew McNicol. Rowing Queensland would also like to thank the selectors Adrian Howard and Helen Wintle.

Functions - In 2014, The Rowing Queensland State Team Function was once again held at the Regatta Hotel. A total of 109 attendees witnessed the announcement of the 2014 Queensland Interstate Rowing Team.

In June 2014 it was time to hold the Australian Underage Representatives Fundraising event. The soul aim of this function was to raise money for the Queensland athletes selected in the 2014 Junior, Under 21 and Under 23 Australian Teams. With double the athletes selected then the previous year (2013); a deliberate change was made in how Rowing Queensland had formerly held this function. A new venue was sourced, with the opportunity to supply our own catering and beverages. Planning for this event began in late April and with a large amount of help from the athletes’ parents and the Rowing Queensland community, the 2014 Infiniti Cocktail Party was a great success. The ability to cut costs and double the attendees from the previous year apprehended 167 paying attendees (Approx. 210 total attendees), and over $21,000 in profit, in which was divided up and distributed directly to the athletes to assist them with the expenses they incur throughout their exhibition in representing Australia.

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7.2 Operations and Events

Rowing Queensland Regattas

Over 10,000 regatta entries were placed in regattas across 2014, with Queensland athletes racing more than 21,600 seats. Riverway Rowing Club capped off what was a successful representative year by taking out both the Queensland and North Queensland Premierships convincingly. We experienced strong numbers at two biennial events at either end of the year with the North Queensland Games in Townsville and Pan Pacific Masters Games on the Gold Coast. Maroochy River Rowing Club hosted their first Queensland Premiership regatta, hosting an enjoyable Sprint regatta in December. The continual growth of school programs saw the Schools Championships Series once again very well supported with record numbers across the series. 850 plus student athletes flocked to Bundaberg for Schools Championships in September whilst a change in the National High Performance program meant Queensland Championships found a new home in January.

Boat Race Officials

2014 saw seven Level One Boat Race Official Courses across the state (Mackay, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast) with 74 new officials gaining accreditation. Additionally throughout 2014 two Level Two courses (Rockhampton and Brisbane) saw six of our most promising Level One Officials gain higher accreditation. A feat that will surely leave rowing in Queensland in good stead for the future.

Phil Gunning has continued in his role as President of the Boat Race Officials and refereed regattas at Riverway, Rockhampton and Bundaberg as well as on both the Sunshine and Gold Coast. The efficiency of Queensland Regattas is also attributed to other nationally accredited Level Three officials Steve Hinchy, Roy Hinchy, Tony Levick and Neville Doughan as well as FISA level official Caroline Schomberg.

The Board and staff at Rowing Queensland would like to take this opportunity to thank all Boat Race Officials who assisted at all regattas during 2014, your presence and support of the regatta program is always greatly appreciated.

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Crew Entries Seats Athletes Date Regatta Venue 2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 2014 Brisbane & GPS 2-Mar Masters and Club Coomera 237 363 445 640 985 1111 207 345 388 Regatta Pine Rivers Small Lake 8-Mar 122 156 155 203 243 241 102 134 126 Boats Regatta Kurwongbah Riverway NQ 4-5 April Riverway 257 315 254 653 725 611 114 142 119 Games Regatta Queensland 12-13 April Masters Fitzroy River 423 337 324 1295 1050 958 309 258 168 Championships Central 28-29 Queensland Fitzroy River 531 489 516 945 857 907 338 328 329 June Schools Championships South 19 –20 Queensland Lake Kawana 633 643 645 1200 1178 1231 480 427 452 July Schools Championships Townsville JCU 18– 19 NQ Premiership Aplins Weir 303 253 277 686 629 678 136 126 132 July Regatta North Queensland 9-10 Schools Riverway 301 394 405 541 743 772 222 290 277 August Championships Bundaberg 30-31 Premiership Bucca Weir 255 169 171 452 314 314 121 80 98 August Regatta Pine Rivers Lake 6-Sep Premiership 222 291 200 406 567 377 130 196 135 Kurwongbah Regatta Queensland 20-22 Sept Schools Bucca Weir 1325 1380 1283 2795 2852 2691 886 860 858 Championships North Queensland 6-7 Oct Club Riverway 329 226 270 844 551 641 170 96 124 Championships 1-2 Pan-Pacific Coomera 448 420 1342 1200 207 191 November Masters Games Tweed/ 16 Murwillumbah Murwillumbah 415 291 306 784 539 543 276 180 166 November Premiership Regatta 7 Maroochy River Lake Kawana 196 228 208 354 497 363 133 161 128 December Sprint Regatta 24-25 Queensland State January Championships Bucca Weir 673 600 548 1193 1104 1114 308 300 332 2015 Regatta Totals 6444 5772 6427 13506 11849 13752 4022 3578 4023

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8. Recognise Excellence

8.1 2014 National Representatives

As an ambassador for Rowing Queensland, the following athlete’s representation of Australia has been central to developing the growing depth of rowing in Queensland. Your pathway to national honours and has highlighted opportunities for future Queensland rowers to aspire. World Rowing Senior Championships, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 25 August - 1 September 2014 Men’s Crews M8+ Scott Laidler LM4- Nicholas Silcox LM2- Darryn Purcell Women’s Crews W4x Madeline Edmunds W4x Jessica Hall W4x Fiona Albert (reserve) W2x Sally Kehoe LW4x Hannah Every-Hall Team Staff Team Manager Ray Ebert Coach W4x Tom Westgarth World Rowing Under 23 Championships, Varese, Italy, 23 - 27 July 2014 Men’s Crews BLM2- Hamish Parry BLM2- Jack Armitage Women’s Crews BW8+ Eleanor Wilson BW8+ Emily Carey BW8+ Jacinta Edmunds BW4x Rosalind Cartmill BW4x Tessa Carty Team Staff Coach BLM2- Keiran Dwyer Team Manager Andrew Service Trans-Tasman Under 21, Lake Karapiro, New Zealand, 22 - 31 August 2014 Men’s Crews Sweep Darcy Wruck Sweep Harley Moore Sweep Henry Leef Sweep Harry Jones Scull Blaine Heseltine Women’s Crews Sweep Caitlin Cronin Sweep Sarah Zillmann Team Staff Coach Coordinator Brendan McGrath Coach Coordinator Ian Edmunds World Rowing Junior Championships, Hamburg, Germany 6 - 10 August, 2014 Men’s Crews JM4+ Thomas McLellan JM2x Adam Bakker Women’s Crews JW4- Tyler Ferris JW4- Miller Ferris JW4- Eloise Parker JW4- Kathryn Rowan Team Staff Coach: JW4- Jirik Haselgrove Coach: JM2x Christian Oneto Coach: JM2x John Bowes

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8.2 Olympic Representatives and World Champions

Olympic Representatives

1972 MUNICH 1992 BARCELONA 2004 ATHENS

Peter Shakespear; M4+ Richard Powell; M4x Duncan Free; M4x

Robin Bakker; M4x Shaun Coulton; M4x

Wayne Diplock; M8+ Bo Hansen; M8+

Bo Hansen; M8+ Michael Toon; M8+

1976 MONTREAL 1996 ATLANTA 2008 BEIJING

Tim Conrad; M8+ Duncan Free; M4x Duncan Free*; M2-

Gary Uebergang; M8+ Bo Hansen; M4x Pippa Savage; W1x

Peter Shakespear; M8+ David Weightman; M2- Sally Kehoe; W8+

Hamish Karrasch; LM4- Sam Conrad; M8+

Gary Lynagh; LM4- Marguerite Houston; LW2x

Bruce Hick; LM2x

Marina Hatzakis; W2X & W4X

1984 LOS ANGELES 2000 SYDNEY 2012 LONDON

Duncan Fisher; M4- Duncan Free; M4x Sally Kehoe; W8+

Ian Edmunds; M8+ Bo Hansen; M4- Hannah Every-Hall; LW2x

Hamish Karrasch; LM2x

Bruce Hick; LM2x

Marina Hatzakis; W2x

1988 SEOUL 2012 LONDON PARALYMPICS

Richard Powell; M4x Erik Horrie; ASM1x

Malcolm Batten; M2-

*Olympic Champions

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World Champions

1985 BELGIUM 1993 CZECH REPUBLIC 2007 GERMANY

Adair Ferguson; LW1x Gary Lynagh; LM2x Duncan Free; M2-

Bruce Hick; LM2x Tara Kelly; LW4x

Marguerite Houston; LW2x

1986 UNITED KINGDOM 2003 ITALY 2011 SLOVENIA

Malcolm Batten; M8+ Marguerite Houston; LW4x Darryn Purcell; LM8+

1991 AUSTRIA 2005 JAPAN 2013 KOREA

Gary Lynagh; LM4x Sam Conrad; M2+ Erik Horrie; ASM1x

Bruce Hick; LM4x Hardy Cubasch; M2+

1992 CANADA 2006 UNITED KINGDOM 2014 NETHERLANDS Duncan Free; M2- Gary Lynagh; LM2x Erik Horrie; ASM1x

Bruce Hick; LM2x

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8.3 Queensland Representative Results

Interstate Regatta

2011 2012 2013 2014

Race Westlakes, Champion SIRC, SIRR, SA Lakes NSW NSW WA Kings Cup; Men’s 8+ 4th 5th 5th 5th

Queen’s Cup; Women’s 8+ 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd

Penrith Cup; Men’s LW4- 3rd 4th 1st 1st

Victoria Cup; Women’s LW4x 1st 5th 5th 4th

Noel F Wilkinson Trophy; Men’s Youth 8+ 6th 5th 6th 2nd

Bicentennial Cup; Women’s Youth 8+ 1st 4th 3rd 1st

Presidents Cup Men’s 1x; 5th 5th 4th 7th

Nell Slatter Trophy; Women’s 1x 1st 3rd 1st 1st

Overall – The Rowing Australia Trophy 2nd 4th 4th 1st

Nell Slater Trophy Presidents Cup

Sculler Sally Kehoe (SUBC) Sculler Scott Laidler (DPRSC)

Victoria Cup Penrith Cup

Stroke Carly Cottam (TRC) Stroke Darryn Purcell (TRC)

3 Alice Doring (TRC) 3 Nick Silcox (TRC)

2 Hannah Every-Hall (DPRC) 2 Adam Kachyckyj (CRC)

Bow Alana Hewish (UQBC) Bow Jack Price (TRC)

Head Coach: Brendan McGrath Head Coach: Keiran Dwyer (TRC)

Assistant Coach: Ian Edmunds (UQBC) Assistant Coach: Alex Field (TRC)

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Bicentennial Cup Noel F Wilkinson Trophy

Cox Emma Kelly (UQBC) Cox Tom McLellan (CRC)

Stroke Miller Ferris (UQBC) Stroke Harry Jones (TRC)

7 Ellen Pozzi (UQBC) 7 Henry Leef (CRC)

6 Sarah Zillmann (UQBC) 6 Harley Moore (CRC)

5 Caitlin Cronin (UQBC) 5 Darcy Wruck (CRC)

4 Kate Rowan (UQBC) 4 Daniel McCarthy (TRC)

3 Tessa Carty (Bundaberg RC) 3 Alex King (CRC)

2 Samantha Sheehan (UQBC) 2 Curtis McLeod (CRC)

Bow Tyler Ferris (UQBC) Bow Angus Lillicrap (UQBC)

Head Coach: Jirik Haselgrove (UQBC) Head Coach: Tim Conrad (QAS)

Assistant Coaches: Jonathon Wong (B&GPS) & Bill Hind (UQBC) Assistant Coach: John Bowes (Nudgee)

Queen’s Cup Kings Cup

Cox Jennifer Gilbert (UQBC) Cox Sally Mills (TRC)

Stroke Jessica Hall (B&GPS) Stroke Tim McDonnell (TRC)

7 Eleanor Wilson (TRC) 7 Hamish Parry (TRC)

6 Chloe Hill (UQBC) 6 Gabriel Cryle (TRC)

5 Fiona Albert (Mercantile RC) 5 Patrick Stormon (CRC)

4 Rosalind Cartmill (B&GPS) 4 Harry Baxter (UQBC)

3 Olivia Brusasco (B&GPS) 3 Texas Lawton (PRRC)

2 Charlotte Travers (CRC) 2 Tom McTaggart (CRC)

Bow Christine Taylor (CRC) Bow Jack Armitage (TRC)

Head Coach: Tom Westgarth (QAS) Head Coach: Alex Field (TRC)

Assistant Coach: Peter Hicks (B&GPS) Assistant Coach: Keiran Dwyer (TRC)

Paul Pettigrew (Team Manager)

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Australian Masters Championships Interstate Races

2009 2010 2011 2013 2013 2014

Rockhampton, Champion Barrington, Ballarat, Canberra, West QLD Lakes, WA TAS VIC ACT Lakes, SA

st st Men’s Interstate 2nd - 2nd 2nd 1 1 Eight

rd th Men's Quad Scull 2nd 2nd 1st 1st 3 4

st nd Women’s Interstate 2nd 3rd 3rd 2nd 1 2 Eight

nd rd Women's Quad 2nd 5th 5th 3rd 2 3 Scull

Women’s Quad Scull Men's Quad Scull

Stroke Karen Smith (CWS) Stroke Peter Rowan (UQBC)

3 Susan Pang (RCRC) 3 Bruce Maxell (RRC)

2 Lorraine Robinson (RCRC) 2 Murray WiIlkinson (DRC)

Bow Karen Dobeli (B&GPS) Bow David Hamilton (GUSP)

Coach: Jennifer Gilbert & Andrew McNicol Coach: Katherine Phillips

Women’s Interstate Eight Men’s Interstate Eight

Cox Jennifer Gilbert (UQBC) Cox Michael Toon (TRC)

Stroke Fleur Spriggs (CRC) Stroke Chip McKibben (SCRC)

7 Julie Bourne (TRC) 7 Ian Luxford (SCRC)

6 Robyn Herries (TRC) 6 David Reece (TRC)

5 Julie-Ann Kelly (T&JCU) 5 Gavin Keily (TRC)

4 Sally Broadley (CRC) 4 Paul Taylor (TRC)

3 Tracey Evans (TRC) 3 Jeremy Brookes (TRC)

2 Janelle Filkin (TRC) 2 Peter Schryver (TRC)

Bow Debbie Flynn (CRC) Bow Robert Law (TRC)

Coach: Angelina Ellis Coach: Terry Mulligan

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9. Queensland Premiership and Championship Results

9.1 2014 Rowing Queensland Club Premiership

Hinchy QLD NQ Trophy Rowing Queensland North QLD Premiership Riverway Rowing Club 646 1080 74

Maroochy River Rowing Club 404 69 Toowong Rowing Club 402.5 336 Winner University of Queensland Boat Club 369.5 366.5 Riverway Rowing Club Townsville & James Cook Uni R.C. 361 569 141 Commercial Rowing Club 252 282 Mackay Rowing Club 150 424 50 Runner Up Griffith University / Surfers Paradise 139 65 Townsville & JCU Tweed Heads Rowing Club 134.5 61 Rowing Club Brisbane & GPS Rowing Club 126.5 125 Cairns Rowing Club 102 162 9

Innisfail Rowing Club 96 96 Pine Rivers Rowing Club 49 83.5 QLD Club Premiership Bundaberg Rowing Club 46 110

Sunshine Coast Rowing Club 45 43 Centenary Rowing Club 40 19 Winner Murwillumbah Rowing Club 26 62.5 Riverway Rowing Club Oxenford Rowing Club 23

Coomera Water Sports 15 Grammarians Rowing Club 13 13 Runner Up Tattersall’s Rowing Club 12.5 43.5 Maroochy River Rowing Club KAND 12 2 Dutton Park Rowers & Supporters 3 38 Brisbane Grammarians 1

Dragons Rowing Club 124.5 Gold Coast Masters Rowing Club Lake MacDonald Rowing Club 25.5 Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club 36.5 Redlegs Rowing Club 4 River City Rowing Club 27 Rockhampton – Fitzroy Rowing Club 50.5 Somerset Boat Club Tablelands Rowing Club Vikings Rowing Club West End Rowing V.O.M.I.T.s

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9.2 2014 / 2015 Queensland State Champions

Championship Women’s Single Championship Women’s Championship Women’s Under Scull Lightweight Single Scull 21 Eight Commercial Rowing Club Toowong Rowing Club University of Queensland Boat Maddie Edmunds Carly Cottam Club Coaches: Tom Westgarth, Ben Coaches: Alex Field, Keiran Eliza Gray Southall Dwyer Josephine Theile Lily Alton-Triggs Championship Women’s Double Championship Women’s Georgia Warmington Scull Lightweight Double Scull Eloise Parker Brisbane & GPS Rowing Toowong Rowing Club Maddie Southall Club/Commercial Rowing Club Amy James Ellen Pozzi Maddie Edmunds (CRC) Alice Doring Caitlin Cronin Jessica Hall (B&GPS) Coaches: Alex Field, Keiran Cox: Caitlin Hockings Coaches: Tom Westgarth, Ben Dwyer Coaches: Jirik Haselgrove, Southall Edward Draydon Championship Women’s Under Championship Women’s Quad 21 Single Scull Championship Women’s Under Scull Somerville House 19 Single Scull Commercial Rowing Club Harriet Hudson Somerville House Christine Taylor Coaches: Oleg Shishkin, Warren Harriet Hudson Fleur Spriggs Rowe Coaches: Oleg Shishkin, Warren Maddie Edmunds Rowe Charlotte Travers Championship Women’s Under Coaches: 21 Double Scull Championship Women’s Under University of Queensland Boat 19 Double Scull Championship Women’s Pair Club Griffith University Surfers University of Queensland Boat Demi Pressler-McHugh Paradise/ Bundaberg Rowing Club Emma Pressler-McHugh Club Sarah Zillmann Coaches: Bill Hind Morgan Riemer (BUND) Caitlin Cronin Taneille Wilshire (GUSPRC) Coach: Jirik Haselgrove Championship Women’s Under Coaches: Lincoln Handley, Peter 21 Quad Scull Green Championship Women’s Four University of Queensland Boat (Coxless) Club Championship Women’s Under Commercial Rowing Club Annabelle Needham 19 Quad Scull Christine Taylor Maddie Southall University of Queensland Boat Fleur Spriggs Lily Alton-Triggs Club/ Toowong Rowing Club Emy Huntsman Josephine Theile Hannah Norris (TRC) Charlotte Travers Coaches: Edward Draydon Maddie Southall (UQBC) Coaches: Lily Alton-Triggs (UQBC) Championship Women’s Under Josephine Theile (UQBC) Championship Women’s Eight 21 Pair Coaches: Edward Draydon, Alex University of Queensland Boat University of Queensland Boat Field Club Club Tyler Ferris Ellen Pozzi Championship Women’s Under Miller Ferris Eloise Parker 19 Pair Rachel Reiser Coaches: Jirik Haselgrove Riverway/ Cairns Rowing Club Kate Rowan Anna Kirkwood (CANS) Ellen Pozzi Championship Women’s Under Whitney Brown (RWAY) Ellie Parker 21 Four Coach: Corby Green Sarah Zillmann University of Queensland Boat Caitlin Cronin Club Championship Women’s Under Cox: Caitlin Hockings Ellen Pozzi 19 Four (Coxed) Coaches: Jirik Haselgrove, Bill Eloise Parker Rockhampton Grammar School Hind Kate Rowan Briony Mueller Caitlin Cronin Georgia Saunders Coach: Jirik Haselgrove Imogen Storey Lucy Blair Cox: Georgia Henderson Coach: John Smyth

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Championship Women’s Under Championship Women’s Group 2 Championship Men’s Eight 19 Eight Double Scull Toowong Rowing Club University of Queensland Toowong Rowing Club George Lethbridge Georgia Warmington Madeleine Coonan Brendan Vitelli Sarah Tisdall Hannah Norris Hamish Parry Eliza Gray Coach: Alex Field, Keiran Dwyer Patrick Connors Annabelle Needham Nick Pettigrew Hannah Triscott Championship Women’s Group 4 Dan McCarthy Maddie Southall Single Scull Jack Armitage Lily Alton-Triggs Townsville & JCU Tim McDonnell Josephine Theile Lauren Smith Cox: Daniella Serra Cox: Alixandra Haines Coach: Rob Hamilton Coaches: Keiran Dwyer, Alex Coach: Edward Draydon Field Championship Women’s Group 4 Championship Women’s Under Double Scull Championship Men’s Lightweight 17 Single Scull Brisbane & GPS Rowing Club Single Scull University of Queensland Boat Monica Burchill Toowong Rowing Club Club Hannah Beech Tim McDonnell Wallis Russel Championship Men’s Single Scull Coaches: Tom Westgarth, Ben Coaches: Bill Hind Brisbane Grammarians Southall Ben Morley Championship Women’s Under Coach: Tom Westgarth, Ben Championship Men’s Lightweight 17 Double Scull Southall Double Scull University of Queensland Boat University of Queensland Boat Club Championship Men’s Double Club Eliza Gray Scull Mick Tanda Annabelle Needham University of Queensland Blaine Heseltine Coach: Edward Draydon Patrick Czakilew Coach: Zoltan Shepherd Angus Lillicrap Championship Women’s Under Coach: Zoltan Shepherd Championship Men’s Lightweight 17 Quad Scull (Coxed) Four (Coxless) University Queensland/Griffith Championship Men’s Quad Scull Toowong Rowing Club University Surfers Paradise/The University of Queensland Boat Jack Price Cathedral School Club Ryan Harvey Lilyana Rayment (TCS) Dan Bundock Michael Potts Tiana Bradshaw (TCS) Patrick Czakilew Leo Karadimitris Amelia Maxwell (GUSPRC) Nathan Goldstone Coaches: Keiran Dwyer, Alex Wallis Russell (UQBC) Angus Lillicrap Field Cox: Cassie Duncan Coach: Zoltan Shepherd Coaches: Stephan Muhlenberg, Championship Men’s Under 21 Jenny Pemberton, Bill Hind Championship Men’s Pair Single Scull Toowong Rowing Club Nudgee College Championship Women’s Under Jack Price Adam Bakker 15 Single Scull Tim McDonnell Coach: John Bowes, Christian Tweed River Rowing Club Coach: Keiran Dwyer, Tom Oneto Aleesha Lenehan Westgarth, Alex Field Coaches: Garry Annand Championship Men’s Under 21 Championship Men’s Four Double Scull Championship Women’s Under (Coxless) Toowong Rowing Club 15 Double Scull Toowong Rowing Club/ Ryan Harvey Tweed River Rowing Club Commercial Rowing Club James Doring Leilani Stacey Harley Moore (CRC) Coach: Keiran Dyer, Alex Field Aleesha Lenehan Darcy Wruck (CRC) Coaches: Garry Annand Drew Clements Championship Men’s Under 21 Dan McCarthy (TRC) Quad Scull Championship Women’s Group 2 Coaches: Keiran Dwyer, Tom Toowong Rowing Club Single Scull Westgarth, Ben Southall Ryan Harvey Toowong Rowing Club James Doring Madeleine Coonan Connor Austin Coach: Alex Field, Keiran Dwyer Oliver Smith Coach: Keiran Dwyer, Alex Field

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Championship Men’s Under 21 Championship Men’s Under 19 Championship Men’s Under 17 Pair Quad Scull Double Scull Commercial Rowing Club Toowong Rowing Club Rockhampton Grammar School Darcy Wruck Tom Franey Max Napper Harley Moore Angus Morrison Robert Sinclair Coach: Tom Westgarth, Ben Callum Chisholm Coach: Robin Fay Southall Tom Davidson Coach: Paul Pettigrew, John Championship Men’s Under 17 Championship Men’s Under 21 Harrison Quad Scull (Coxed) Four (Coxless) Rockhampton Grammar School Toowong Rowing Club Championship Men’s Under 19 Matthew Wright George Lethbridge Pair Jack Kinsella Connor Austin Toowong Rowing Club Austin Cocks Nick Pettigrew Callum Chisholm Robert Sinclair Oliver Smith Tom Davidson Cox: Luke Saunders Coaches: Keiran Dwyer, Paul Coach: Paul Pettigrew, John Coaches: John Smyth Pettigrew, Alex Field Harrison Championship Men’s Under 15 Championship Men’s Under 21 Championship Men’s Under 19 Single Scull Eight Four (Coxed) Bundaberg Rowing Club Toowong Rowing Club Toowong Rowing Club Ethan Weder James Doring Tom Franey Coach: Cassie White Harrison Beech Angus Morrison Connor Austin Callum Chisholm Ryan Harvey Tom Davidson Championship Men’s Under 15 George Lethbridge Cox: Ashleigh Hockings Double Scull Oliver Smith Coach: Paul Pettigrew, John The Cathedral School Nick Pettigrew Harrison Groves Jack Armitage Walsh Cox: Ashleigh Hockings Championship Men’s Under 19 Coaches: Coaches: Keiran Dwyer, Paul Eight Pettigrew, Alex Field Toowong Rowing Club Championship Men’s Group 2 Lucas Ryals Single Scull Championship Men’s Under 19 Harrison Parks Brisbane & GPS Single Scull Kegan Viviers Tilby Liddell Toowong Rowing Club Harrison Beech Coach: Callum Chisholm Callum Chisholm Coach: Paul Pettigrew, John Angus Morrison Championship Men’s Group 2 Harrison Tom Davidson Double Scull Tom Franey Toowong Rowing Club Championship Men’s Under 19 Cox: Ashleigh Hockings Connor Austin Double Scull Coaches: Paul Pettigrew, John Brendan Vitelli Toowong Rowing Club Harrison Coaches: Keiran Dwyer, Alex Harrison Beech Field Angus Morrison Championship Men’s Under 17 Coach: Paul Pettigrew, John Single Scull Championship Men’s Group 4 Harrison The Cathedral School Single Scull Jordan Duff Brisbane & GPS Coach: Stephan Muhlenberg Tilby Liddell Coach:

Championship Men’s Group 4 Double Scull Mackay Rowing Club Daniel Fitzmaurice Jeffrey Fanning Coaches: John McIlwham, Richard Malone

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9.3 2014 Queensland Inter-Regional Schools Champions

Inter-Regional Schoolgirls Under 16 Quad (Coxed)

Townsville Keely MacLean Saskia De Jong Lauren Smith Tiana Bradshaw Jessica Hibble Coach: Paul Trevethan

Inter-Regional Schoolboys Under 16 Quad (Coxed)

Gold Coast Bryson Parker Bailey Wagstaff Cormac Kennedy-Leverett Kell Heck Jake Heck Coach: Fletcher Donohue

Inter-Regional Schoolgirls Open Quad (Coxed)

Gold Coast Lucy Coleman Georgina Smith Lily Hughes Sarah Robinson Phoebe Close-Innes Coach: David Hamilton

Inter-Regional Schoolboys Open Quad (Coxed)

Brisbane Cormac Jarver Sean Gaffney Tom Franey Adam Bakker Isaac Schmidt Coach: John Bowes

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2014 Queensland Schools Champion Championship Schoolgirls Single Championship Schoolgirls Year 11 Championship Schoolgirls Year 10 Scull Double Scull Four (Coxed) Brisbane Girl's Grammar Josephine The Cathedral School St Hilda’s Theile Tiana Bradshaw Laura Taylor Coach: Edward Draydon Lilyana Rayment Ella Cossill Coaches: Katrina Wilshire, Stephan Tess Field Championship Schoolgirls Double Muhlenberg Scarlett Fahey Scull Cox: Chelsea Smith Brisbane Girl's Grammar Championship Schoolgirls Year 11 Coach: Sean Carolan Hannah Norris Quad Scull (Coxed) Josephine Theile Somerville House Championship Schoolgirls Under 15 Coach: Edward Draydon Emily Lindores Single Scull Jordan Miller St Peters Lutheran College Championship Schoolgirls Quad Scull Maddy Horridge Taylor McCarthy-Smith (Coxed) Harriet Hudson Coach: Jon Trovas Somerville House Cox: Meg MacKenzie Rebecca Apel Coach: Nettie Ringuet Championship Schoolgirls Year 9 Harriet Hudson Double Scull Maddy Horridge Championship Schoolgirls Year 11 Somerville House Suzie Taylor Pair (Coxless) Matilda Moore Cox: Meg MacKenzie St Hilda’s Hilary Ballinger Coach: Nettie Ringuet Lucy Coleman Coach: Andrew McNicol Sarah Robinson Championship Schoolgirls Pair Coaches: David Hamilton, Championship Schoolgirls Year 9 (Coxless) Iain Smith Quad Scull (Coxed) Somerville House St Peters Lutheran College Rebecca Apel Championship Schoolgirls Year 11 Taylor McCarthy-Smith Suzie Taylor Four (Coxed) Genna Fulcher Coach: Nettie Ringuet Brisbane Girl's Grammar School Emma Field Isabel Gerber Caitlin Hildebrand Championship Schoolgirls Four Sarah Tisdall Cox: Tayla Barber (Coxed) Marni Hinton Coach: Jon Trovas Somerville House Molly Pate Jordan Miller Cox: Alixandra Haines Championship Schoolgirls Under 14 Mimi Ballinger Coach: Edward Draydon Single Scull Rebecca Apel St Joseph’s Banora Point Suzie Taylor Championship Schoolgirls Under 16 Aleesha Lenehan Cox: Meg MacKenzie Single Scull Coach: Gary Annard Coach: Nettie Ringuet St Margaret’s Anglican Girls College Wallis Russell Championship Schoolgirls Year 8 Championship Schoolgirls Eight Coach: Double Scull Somerville House Trinity Lutheran College Rebecca Apel Championship Schoolgirls Year 10 Matilda Amor Emily Lindores Double Scull Lilian Goldie Grace Sheehan St Hilda’s Coach: Harriet Hudson Laura Taylor Jordan Miller Ella Cossill Championship Schoolgirls Year 8 Mimi Ballinger Coach: Sean Carolan Quad Scull (Coxed) Maddy Horridge St Margaret’s Anglican Girls College Suzie Taylor Championship Schoolgirls Year 10 Elizabeth Gooden Cox: Meg MacKenzie Quad Scull (Coxed) Emma Wood Coach: Nettie Ringuet St Hilda’s Genevieve Whitehead Laura Taylor Laura Chancellor Championship Schoolgirls Under 17 Ella Cossill Cox: Bridgette Smith Single Scull Tess Field Coach: Richard Edmonds Somerville House Scarlett Fahey Harriet Hudson Cox: Katie Wilkins Championship Schoolgirls Para Coach: Nettie Ringuet Coaches: Sean Carolan Rowing Single Scull Shalom College Rebecca Markwell Coach: Rebecca Shaxson

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Championship Schoolboys Single Resident Champions Championship Schoolboys Year 10 Scull Nudgee College Quad Scull (Coxed) Nudgee College Ewan Van Rensburg Coomera Anglican College Adam Bakker Bryson Green Jack Hallewell Coach: John Bowes, Christian Oneto Lachlan Becker Lincoln Moynahan Royden Skeet Bailey Wagstaff Championship Schoolboys Double Sean Gaffney Kell Heck Scull Bill Peereboom Cox: Henry Leigh Nudgee College Jordan Jamieson Coach: Fletcher Donohue Sean Gaffney Adam Bakker Adam Bakker Cox: Isaac Schmidt Championship Schoolboys Year 10 Coach: John Bowes, Cristian Oneto Coach: John Bowes Four (Coxed) Somerset College Championship Schoolboys Quad Championship Schoolboys Under 17 Harrison Leckenby Scull (Coxed) Single Scull Reuben Mansell Somerset College Nudgee College Oliver Thew Liam Muenster Lachlan Becker Jahron Pennant Kiun Clucas-Boyes Coach: John Bowes Cox: Samual Lindsay Alexander Hodges Coach: Andrew Butler Heath Fraser Championship Schoolboys Year 11 Cox: Finlay Walton Double Scull Championship Schoolboys Under 15 Coach: Andrew Butler Nudgee College Single Scull Royden Skeet The Southport School Championship Schoolboys Pair Bill Peereboom Cormac Kennedy-Leverett (Coxless) Coach: John Bowes, Christian Oneto Coach: Marcus Free Brisbane Boys College James Doring Championship Schoolboys Year 11 Championship Schoolboys Year 9 Tom Franey Quad Scull (Coxed) Double Scull Coaches: Paul Pettigrew, John Nudgee College Rockhampton Grammar School Harrison Royden Skeet Robert Sinclair Bill Peereboom Ben Beatty Championship Schoolboys Four Lachlan Becker Coaches: John Smyth, Robin (Coxed) Jordan Jamieson Fay Mount Albert Grammar School Cox: Isaac Schmidt Carl Pracey Coach: John Bowes, Christian Oneto Championship Schoolboys Year 9 Jonathan Winter Quad Scull (Coxed) Fergus McSwiney Championship Schoolboys Year 11 Trinity Lutheran College Matthew Smith Pair (Coxless) David Morton Cox: Amber Fordham Townsville Grammar Kai Lovell James McGettigan Nick Lockhart Resident Champions Liam MacDonald Max Way Nudgee College Coach: Corby Green Cox: Daniel Scherger Bryson Green Ewan Van Rensburg Championship Schoolboys Year 11 Championship Schoolboys Under 14 Sean Gaffney Four (Coxed) Single Scull Adam Bakker St Luke’s AS/ Bundaberg Rowing Coomera Anglican College Cox: Cody Ross Club Composite Jake Heck Coach: John Bowes Thomas Hellmuth Benjamin White Championship Schoolboys Year 8 Championship Schoolboys Eight Bradley Milton Double Scull St Kentigern College/Auckland Alex Hellmuth Rockhampton Grammar School Grammar/Wentworth College/Mt Cox: Dyana Williams Jason Green Albert Grammar School Composite Benjamin McEwen Carl Pracey (MTAL) Championship Schoolboys Under 16 Coach: Corby Green Matthew Smith (MTAL) Single Scull Fergus McSwiney (MTAL) The Southport School Championship Schoolboys Year 8 Jonathan Winter (MTAL) Cormac Kennedy-Leverett Quad Scull (Coxed) Matthew Hamilton (AGS) Coach: Marcus Free Coomera Anglican College Chris Everitt (WC) Henry Leigh James Aimer (AGS) Championship Schoolboys Year 10 Callum Jay Ayden Lamont (STKC) Double Scull Jack Bowser Cox: Amber Fordham Somerset College Jake Heck Declan Roberts Cox: Jordyn Corbett Jahron Pennant Coach: Andrew Butler 32 | P a g e

9.4 2014 Queensland Masters Champions

Championship Women’s Masters Championship Women’s Masters Championship Women’s Masters A & B Single Scull A & B Quad Scull C Four (Coxed) Pine Rivers Rowing Club (A) Dragons / Brisbane & GPS (B) Townsville & JCU Rowing Club Emma Schmeider Charlotte Purcell (DRAG) Deborah O'Kane Janine Reid (B&GPS) Darlene Wallace Championship Women’s Masters Saoirse Cruikshank (DRAG) Dana Green Brisbane & GPS Rowing Club Anna Olson (DRAG), Chloe Schauble Karen Dobeli Coach: Katherine Phillips Cox: Liz Pope Coach: Liz Ralston Coach: Corby Green Championship Women’s Masters Championship Women’s Masters C Quad Scull Championship Men’s Masters D D Single Scull Townsville & JCU / Brisbane & Four (Coxed) Rockhampton Fitzroy Rowing GPS Dragons Rowing Club Club Cassandra Bennett (B&GPS) Rodney Litzow Ceinwen Fay Janine Reid (B&GPS) Glenn Rohrig Karen Dobeli (B&GPS) Guy Williams Championship Women’s Masters Lisa Daly (TJCU) Ben Forster E Single Scull Coaches: Liz Ralston, Dave Eade Cox: Charlotte Purcell Commercial Rowing Club Coach: Katherine Phillips Viki Walters Championship Women’s Masters D Quad Scull Championship Women’s Masters Championship Women’s Masters Brisbane & GPS/River City E Four (Coxed) F - K Single Scull Women's Commercial Rowing Club Lake MacDonald Rowing Club (F) Suzanne Sheridan (RCWRC) Louise Street Dianne Crouch Susan Pang (RCWRC) Viki Walters Coach: Bill Hind Lorraine Robinson (RCWRC) Barbara Hall Karen Dobeli (B&GPS) Madeleine Martin Championship Women’s Masters Coach: Liz Ralston Cox: Penelope Dixon A & B Double Scull Coaches: Peter Toon Dragons Rowing Club (B) Championship Women’s Masters Saoirse Cruikshank, Anna Olson E Quad Scull Championship Women’s Masters Coach: Katherine Phillips Commercial Rowing Club A & B Eight Viki Walters Dragon's / Pine Rivers / Noosa / Championship Women’s Masters Barbara Hall Brisbane & GPS C Double Scull Madeleine Martin Charlotte Purcell (DRAG) Brisbane & GPS Rowing Club Mary Fenn, Janine Reid (B&GPS) Janine Reid, Karen Dobeli Julia Trotter (NYRC) Coach: Liz Ralston Championship Women’s Masters Anna Olson (DRAG) F - K Quad Scull Leisa Watts (PRRC) Championship Women’s Masters Noosa / Lake MacDonald (F) Ingrid Adamson (DRAG) D Double Scull Kerrie Cooney (NYRC) Saoirse Cruikshank (DRAG) Commercial Rowing Club Rachel Mecham (NYRC) Michelle Taylor (DRAG) Alecia Thomasson, Vicki Leary Dianne Crouch (LMRC) Cox: Katherine Phillips (DRAG) Coach: Bill Caldwell Cherrie Morton (NYRC) Championship Women’s Masters Championship Women’s Masters Championship Women’s Masters C Eight E Double Scull C & D Pair (Coxless) Townsville & JCU Rowing Club Commercial Rowing Club Commercial Rowing Club (D) Deborah O'Kane Viki Walters, Mary Fenn Alecia Thomasson Christine Matison Vicki Leary Lesley Tarlowski Championship Women’s Masters Coach: Bill Caldwell Penny Glew F - K Double Scull Lisa Daly Lower Clarence / Dragons (G) Championship Women’s Masters Megan Daly Jackie Kosmala (DRAG), Joanne Four (Coxless) Dana Green Meehan (LWRCL), Dragons Rowing Club (B) Chloe Schauble Coach: Katherine Phillips Charlotte Purcell Cox: Liz Pope Saoirse Cruikshank Coach: Corby Green Ingrid Adamson Anna Olson Coach: Katherine Phillips 33 | P a g e

Championship Women’s Masters Championship Men’s Masters A & Championship Men’s Masters E D Eight B Double Scull Quad Scull Commercial Rowing Club Toowong / Pine Rivers (A) Murwillumbah / Coffs Coast Jo Cook Rueben Wild (PRRC) Robert Meehan (MURW) Louise Street Andrew Goldstein (TOOW) Gary Betts (MURW) Viki Walters Tim Willsallen (COFFS) Mary Fenn Championship Men’s Masters C Scott O'Reilly (MURW) Barbara Hall Double Scull Madeleine Martin Pine Rivers Rowing Club Championship Men’s Masters F-K Alecia Thomasson Ian Newell Quad Scull Vicki Leary Rueben Wild Murwillumbah / Coffs Coast (G) Cox: Charlotte Purcell John MacDonald (MURW) Coaches: Peter Toon Championship Men’s Masters D Tim Willsallen (COFFS) Double Scull Gary Betts (MURW) Championship Women’s Masters Riverway Rowing Club Ken Siddall (MURW), E & F Eight Bruce Maxwell Coaches: Jennifer Capper, Chris Sunshine Coast / Lake Christer Johansson Lyndon MacDonald/Noosa (F) Coach: Corby Green Jean Clark (SCRC) Championship Men’s Masters C Adrienne Davidson (SCRC) Championship Men’s Masters E Pair (Coxless) Colleen Connors (SCRC) Double Scull Dragons Rowing Club Kerrie Cooney (NYRC) Dragons Rowing Club Ben Forster Cristie Stoddart (SCRC) Murray Wilkinson Guy Williams Rachel Mecham (NYRC) John Allen Dianne Crouch (LMRC) Coach: Katherine Phillips Championship Men’s Masters E Catherine Peterson (SCRC) Pair (Coxless) Cox: Malcolm McCallum (SCRC) Championship Men’s Masters F - Tattersall's / University of K Double Scull Queensland Championship Men’s Masters A Mackay Rowing Club (F) David Pullar (UQBC) & B Single Scull Jim Stafford David King (TATTS) Pine Rivers Rowing Club (A) Tony Lloyd Rueben Wild Coaches: Brian Fackrell, Richard Championship Men’s Masters F - Malone K Pair (Coxless) Championship Men’s Masters C Murwillumbah Rowing Club (G) Single Scull Championship Men’s Masters A Gary Betts Murwillumbah Rowing Club & B Quad Scull Ken Siddall Scott O'Reilly Pine Rivers / Toowong (B) Coach: Jennifer Capper Ian Newell (PRRC) Championship Men’s Masters D Andrew Goldstein (TOOW) Championship Men’s Masters Single Scull Andrew Menzies (TOOW) Four (Coxless) Handicapped Commercial Rowing Club Rueben Wild (PRRC) Dutton Park Rowing & Supporters Jeffery Peereboom Coach: Katherine Phillips Club (E) Coach: Bill Caldwell Roger Gould Championship Men’s Masters C Christopher Beech Championship Men’s Masters E Quad Scull Richard Bell Single Scull Riverway Rowing Club Andrew Dalziel Coffs Coast Rowing Club Matthew Manser Tim Willsallen Mark Budd Championship Men’s Masters D Wayne Roy Four (Coxed) Resident Champion Christer Johansson Dragons Rowing Club University Surfers Paradise Coaches: Corby Green, Stuart Rodney Litzow Rowing Club McShane Glenn Rohrig David Hamilton Guy Williams Championship Men’s Masters D Ben Forster Championship Men’s Masters F Quad Scull Cox: Charlotte Purcell Single Scull University of Queensland / Coach: Katherine Phillips Murwillumbah Rowing Club Riverway / Dragons / Griffith Gary Betts University Surfers Paradise Coach: Ken Siddall David Hamilton (GUSPR) Murray Wilkinson (DRAG) Championship Men’s Masters G - Bruce Maxwell (RWAY) K Single Scull Peter Rowan (UQBC) Tattersall's Rowing Club (I) Coach: Katherine Phillips Bill Hatfield 34 | P a g e

Championship Men’s Masters E - Championship Men’s Masters D Championship Men’s Masters F - K Four (Coxed) Eight K Eight Brisbane & GPS / Townsville & Townsville & JCU / Riverway Brisbane & GPS / Townsville & JCU (F) Wayne Roy (RWAY) JCU / Dutton Park Rowing & Brian Cox (B&GPS) Mark Budd (RWAY) Supporters Club (F) Ian Mathieson (B&GPS) Ken Collingwood (TJCU) Andrew Dalziel (DUTT) Alan Wallace (TJCU) Peter Townson (TJCU) Roger Gould (DUTT) Ian Holzberger (B&GPS) Brennan O'Dempsey (RWAY) Christopher Beech (DUTT) Cox: Jo Cook (COMM) David Smith (TJCU) Richard Bell (DUTT) Coaches: Liz Ralston Bruce Maxwell (RWAY) Ian Mathieson (B&GPS) Geoff Lynch (TJCU) Brian Cox (B&GPS) Championship Men’s Masters C Cox: Dave Kelly (TJCU) Alan Wallace (TJCU) Eight Coach: Corby Green Ian Holzberger (B&GPS) Dragon's / Toowong / Townsville Cox: Jo Cook (COMM), & JCU / Dutton Park Rowing & Championship Men’s Masters E Coaches: Liz Ralston Supporters Club Eight Andrew Dalziel (DUTT) Dragon's / Pine Rivers / Dutton Christopher Beech (DUTT) Park Rowing & Supporters Club) David Smith (TJCU) Roger Gould (DUTT) Andrew Menzies (TOOW) Malcolm Henderson (PRRC) Glenn Rohrig (DRAG) Peter Brown (DRAG) Guy Williams (DRAG) Rodney Litzow (DRAG) Ben Forster (DRAG) Glenn Rohrig (DRAG) Rodney Litzow (DRAG) Guy Williams (DRAG) Cox: Charlotte Purcell (DRAG) Murray Wilkinson (DRAG) Coach: Katherine Phillips John Allen (DRAG) Cox: Charlotte Purcell (DRAG) Coach: Katherine Phillips

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10. Financial Report

ROWING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

FINANCIAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014

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ROWING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

DIRECTORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014

Your directors present this report on the company for the financial year ended 31 December 2014.

Directors The names of each person who has been a director during the year and to the date of this report are:

Emma L Brown Nicholas W Parr Barnaby J Eaton (resigned 22/1/15) Iain E Smith Paul R Ebert Sue Wallace John Rynne (appointed 22/1/15)

Directors have been in office since the incorporation of the company to the date of this report unless otherwise stated.

Principal Activities The principal activity of the company during the financial year was to provide services & support for rowers, officials, coaches and volunteers involved in rowing programs across Queensland.

Short Term and Long Term Strategic Objectives

Participation and Athlete Development • To support clubs to develop programs to attract and increase the number of participants in the sport.

• Develop and deliver well-structured regatta programs that suit the requirements of high performance and recreational rowers. • Develop a clear and communicated pathway for identification of talented rowers. • Provide high level support services, training opportunities and pathways for identified talented rowers to succeed at state, national and international level. • Develop a pathway that successfully attracts and progresses identified participants into club, state and national development pathways. • Provide training pathways and development for non-high performance participants.

Facility Development • Identify, develop and maintain access to venues for tra ining and racing of a standard that will allow international competition. • Secure rowing's future in South East Queensland through a national standard facility at Wyaralong for competition and the development of the sport from grassroots to elite.

E ducation, Training and Safety • Promote educational opportunities and pathways for officials, coaches and volunteers across the state. • Develop and cultivate an attitude of safety first among all participants so that safe rowing practices are always in place.

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Governance • Develop an annual review process for the constitution and By Laws. • Enhance communication strategies and practices with clubs and schools across the State. • Uphold policies, regulations and by-laws in a fair and equitable manner. • Develop a social media policy that supports the rowing community. • Develop effective communication with Rowing Australia and all levels of government.

Information on Directors Emma L Brown Qualifications - BA (Sports Studies), B Business Management (Marketing) Level 1 Yoga Teacher, Cert III in Community Service Experience - Board member since 2011, Toowong Rowing Club Committee Member 2009-2011 Special Responsibilities - Director

Barnaby J Eaton (resigned 22/1/15) Qualifications - Associate Degree, Further Education & Training (ADFET) Graduate Certificate, Sports Coaching (GradCertSC) Experience - Board Member since February 2013 Special Responsibilities - Chairman Rowing Australia Councillor

Paul R Ebert Experience - Board member since October 2012, Sen Vice President, Qld Olympic Council, Chair for Living Faith Lutheran Primary School Special Responsibilities - Deputy Chair

Nicholas W Parr Experience - Board member since 2010 Special Responsibilities - Finance Director Chairman since 22/1/15

Iain E Smith Experience - Board Director since June 2014, previous board member of Mosman Rowing Club (Sydney 12 years), Glen Innes Showground Trust (5 years), Director - Everything Marine Australia (Marine Maintenance Company) and Marine Project Management P/L (Specialists in vessel project management and maintenance). Special Responsibilities - Director

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John Rynne (appointed 22/1/15) Qualifications - Doctor of Philosophy (Forensic Psychology), Master of Philosophy (Sport Psychology), Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Sports Psychology), Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) Experience - Associate Member, University of Cambridge Prison Research Centre Member Psychology Board of Australia & Australian Psychological Society Registered Psychologist Psychologists Board of Queensland Various management & coaching positions with Rowing Australia, Rowing Queensland, AIS and Tasmanian Institute of Sport Special Responsibilities - Director

Sue Wallace Dip. T, B.Ed., Grad Dip Ed. Qualifications - (RT) Board member since 2011. Board Experience - member of Metropolitan North School Sport Special Responsibilities - Director

Meetings of Directors There were no directors' meetings held between date of incorporation 10 December 2014 and the 31 December 2014.

The company is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 and is a company limited by guarantee. If the company is wound up, the constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $20 each towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the entity.

Auditor's Independence Declaration The lead auditor's independence declaration for the year ended 31 December 2014 has been received and can be found on page 5 of the financial report.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors

Nicholas W Parr (Chairman)

Dated: 21/04/2015

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ROWING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

AUDITOR'S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER S307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 TO THE DIRECTORS

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 31 December 2014 there have been no contraventions of:

i the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and

ii any applicable code of profe ssional conduct in relation to the audit.

Norman J Hoare

Morris & Batzloff 96 Lytton Road East Brisbane Qld 4169

Date: 21/04/2015

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ROWING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014

Note 2014 2013 $ $ REVENUE 3 874,329 786,394

EXPE NDITURE Administration expenses 124,974 108,566 Affiliation Fees 17,460 15,812 Boat race officials’ expenses 8,428 9,131 Employment expenses 375,490 299,904 Education, Safety & Training 29,868 24,576 Development & High Performance 24,868 28,585 Major event expenses 30,986 22,664 Occupancy costs 21,234 19,338 Regatta and Course costs 169,443 163,385 Team costs 49,564 31,369 Revaluation/loss on disposal of non-current assets - 5,886 Depreciation – non-current assets 20,502 24,346 872,817 753,562 SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES BEFORE INCOME TAX 1,512 32,832

INCOME TAX EXPENSE 2 (a) - -

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) AFTER INCOME TAX 1,512 32,832

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - -

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR 1,512 32,832

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE ENTITY 1,512 32,832

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ROWING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2014

Note 2014 2013 $ $ CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents 4 403,590 485,013 Trade & Other Receivables 5 29,382 15,173

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 432,972 500,186

NON -CURRENT ASSETS Property, plant and equipment 6 102,511 58,007

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 102,511 58,007

TOTAL ASSETS 535,483 558,193

CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade & Other Payables 7 75,474 109,973 Provisions 8 34,442 21,575 Borrowings 9 4,020 4,020

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 113,936 135,568

NON -CURRENT LIABILITIES Borrowings 9 18,337 22,350

TOTAL LIABILITIES 132,273 157,918

N ET ASSETS 403,210 400,275

MEMBERS FUNDS Retained Surplus 403,210 400,275

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ROWING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014

Retained Surplus

Balance 1 January 2013 367,443

Surplus for year attributable to members of the company 32,832

Balance 31 December 2013 400,275

Surplus for year attributable to members of the company 1,512 Prior year expenses 1,423

Balance 31 December 2014 403,210

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ROWING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014

Note 2014 2013 $ $ Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Receipts - Membership and Members Activities 253,655 282,975 - Sponsorship 36,990 23,923 - Grants 257,479 85,768 - Interest 15,331 22,265

Payments - members, suppliers and employees (575,859) (545,208)

Net Cash (used in) generated from Operating Activities 10 (12,404) (130,277)

Cash Flows from Investment Activities:

Payment for Property, Plant & Equipment (65,006) (30,478)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Net borrowings (4,013) 2,812

Net Increase (Decrease) in cash held (81,423) (157,943)

Cash and equivalents at beginning of financial year 485,013 642,956

Cash and Equivalents at end of financial year 4 403,590 485,013

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ROWING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANC IAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014

1. CORPORATE INFORMATION

Rowing Queensland Limited, a company limited by Guarantee was incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 on the 10 December 2014. Rowing Queensland Limited was previously an incorporated Association in terms of the Associations Incorporation Act 1981. Authority was granted to transfer incorporation pursuant to Section 106E of the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 on the 28 November 2014.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The directors have prepared the financial statements on the basis that the company is a non reporting entity because there are no users who are dependent on its general purpose financial statements. These financial statements are therefore special purpose financial statements that have been prepared in order to meet the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. The company is a not for profit entity for financial reporting purposes under Australian Accounting Standards.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the mandatory Australian Accounting Standards applicable to entities reporting under the Corporations Act 2001 and the significant accounting policies disclosed below, which the directors have determined are appropriate to meet the needs of members. Such accounting policies are consistent with those of previous periods unless stated otherwise.

The financial statements, except for the cash flow information, have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs unless otherwise stated in the notes. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented below and have been consistently applied unless stated otherwise. The amounts presented in the financial statements have been rounded to the nearest dollar.

Accounting Policies

(a) Income Tax

Rowing Queensland Limited is an exempt body under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

(b) Non -Current Assets

Property, plant and equipment have been brought to account at officers’ valuation (as at 31 December 2014) and at cost less accumulated depreciation. The depreciable amounts of all fixed assets are depreciated over their useful lives commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. The carrying amount of fixed assets is reviewed annually by the directors to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount of those assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of expected net cash flows which will be received from the assets employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have not been discounted to their present values in determining the recoverable amounts.

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(b) Non-Current Assets (cont'd) Depreciation

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets is depreciated on a straight line basis over the asset's useful life to the entity commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.

The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:

Class of Fixed Asset Depreciation Rate Plant and Equipment & Office Furniture 10-33%

The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period.

An asset's carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise. When revalued assets are sold, amounts included in the revaluation surplus relating to that asset are transferred to retained earnings.

(c) Accounting Period

These financial statements a re for the period 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014.

(d) Employee Entitlements

Provision is made for the Company’s liability for employee entitlements arising from services rendered by employees to balance date. Employee entitlements expected to be settled within one year together with entitlements arising from wages and salaries and annual leave which will be settled after one year, have been measured at their nominal amount.

Contributions are made by the Company to an employee superannuation fund and are charged as expenses when incurred.

(e) Leases

Operating lease payments are charged as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred. Lease commitments are outlined in Note 11.

(f) Goods and Services Tax

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense.

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(g) Revenue Recognition

All revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the association and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is stated net of the amount of GST.

Interest revenue is recognised on receipt.

Grant income is recognised when the association gains control over the funds which is generally at the time of receipt.

If conditions are attached to the grant, recognition of the grant as income is deferred until those conditions are satisfied.

Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised upon the delivery of the service to recipients.

(h) Comparative Figures

Where necessary, comparative figures have been altered to comform with changes in presentation or when required by Accounting Standards.

(i) Cash on Hand

Cash on hand includes cash on hand, deposits held at-call with banks, other short term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within short term borrowings in current liabilities on the statement of financial position.

(j) Accounts Receivable and Other Debtors

Accounts receivable and other debtors include amounts due from customers and members and any outstanding grant receipts. Receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are classified as non current assets.

(k) Impairment of Assets

At the end of each reporting period, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset's fair value less costs of disposal and value in use, is compared to the asset's carrying amount. Any excess of the asset's carrying amount over its recoverable amount is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Where the future economic benefits of the asset are not primarily dependent upon on the asset's ability to generate net cash inflows and when the company would, if deprived of the asset, replace its remaining future economic benefits, value in use is determined as the depreciated replacement cost of an asset.

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(k) Impairment of Assets (cont'd)

Where an impairment loss on a revalued asset is identified, this is debited against the revaluation surplus in respect of the same class of asset to the extent that the impairment loss does not exceed the amount in the revaluation surplus for that same class of asset.

(l) Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured. Provisions recognised represent the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation at the end of the reporting period.

(m) Accounts Payable and Other Payables

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

(n) Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements

The directors evaluate estimates and judgements incorporated into the financial statements based on historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and within the company.

Key Estimates (i) Impairment The company assesses impairment at the end of each reporting period by evaluating conditions and events specific to the company that may be indicative of impairment triggers.

(o) Economic Dependence

Rowing Queensland Limited receives substantial support from the Queensland Government via grants used to assist in the operation of its business. At the date of this report the Board of Directors has no reason to believe the Queensland Government will not continue to support Rowing Queensland Limited.

(p) New Standards and Interpretations not yet adopted

The Australian Accounting Standards Board has issued new, revised and amended standards and interpretations that have mandatory application dates for future reporting periods. The company has decided against early adoption of these standards.

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3. SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)

Included in the surplus/(deficit) for the year are the following revenues arising from operating activities: 2014 2013 Grants: $ $ Queensland Government - Office of Sport 296,902 246,371 Development & High Performance 15,806 18,454 Sponsorship Income 36,990 22,673 Membership Registrations and Affiliations 142,492 151,764 Education and Safety 59,727 59,500 Education & Training 28,819 35,848 Major Event Income 39,908 20,898 Interest Received 15,331 22,265 Rent Received 7,480 2,370 Regatta Income 171,762 154,666 Team Contribution 18,442 16,459 Other Income 40,670 35,126 874,329 786,394

4. CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash at Bank - Operating 403,490 484,913 Cash on Hand 100 100

Total Cash 403,590 485,013

5. TRADE & OTHER RECEIVABLES

Accounts Receivable 10,376 8,106 Less Provision for Doubtful Debts - - 10,376 8,106 Other Receivables: GST Receivable 2,132 4,534 Other Debtors & Prepayments 16,874 2,533

29,382 15,173

6. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Coaching Equipment - - Office Furniture & Equipment 17,626 16,393 Regatta Course Equipment 55,375 4,727 Motor Vehicles 29,510 36,887

Net Carrying Amount 102,511 58,007

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7. TRADE & OTHER PAYABLES $ $

Trade Creditors 39,005 17,974 Other Payables:

Income Received in Advance – Grants 12,450 51,873

Other Creditors & Accruals 24,019 40,126

Total Creditors 75,474 109,973

8. PROVISIONS

Employee Entitlements 34,442 21,575

9. BORROWINGS

Motor Vehicle Chattel Mortgage

Current - within 12 months 4,020 4,020

Non Current 18,337 22,350

10. CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Net Current Year Surplus 1,512 32,832 Non Cash Flows in Profit:

Depreciation 20,502 24,346

Loss on Sale of Assets - 5,886

Changes in Assets & Liabilities:

(Increase) Decrease in Receivables (12,786) 9,993

Increase (Decrease) in Payables (34,499) (193,216)

Increase (Decrease) in Provisions 12,867 (10,118)

Cash Flow (used in) provided by Operating Activities

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12. FUTURE COMMITMENTS

Premises Lease

The company’s premises lease with the Brisbane City Council commenced in 2003 and expires in 2023. Initial rent per annum was $10,500 and this is subject to CPI adjustment each year until 2023.

Motor Vehicle Lease

Payable within 1 Year 13,332

Payable after 1 Year 24,442

12. MORTGAGES, CHARGES

There are no mortgages or charges over any property of the company other than that covered by a Chattel Mortgage over a vehicle.

13. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE

No subsequent events have occurred or are likely to occur which require disclosure.

14. CONTINGENT LIABILITY

There were no contingent liabilities at the 31 December 2014.

15. COMPANY DETAILS

The registered office of the company is:

150 Jane Street West End QLD 4101

The principal place of business is:

150 Jane Street West End QLD 4101

16. MEMBERS' GUARANTEE

The company is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 and is a company limited by guarantee. If the company is wound up, the constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum $20 towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the company.

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ROWING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

DIRECTORS' DECLARATION

In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Rowing Queensland Limited, the directors declare that:

1 The financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 2 to 16, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and:

a. comply with the Australian Accounting Standards applicable to the company; and

b. give a true and fair view of the financial position of the company as at 31 December 2014 and of its performance for the year ended on that date in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 2 to the financial statements.

2 In the directors' opinion there are reasonable grounds to beli eve that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

Nicholas W Parr (Chairman)

Dated: 21/04/2015

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ROWING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO MEMBERS OF ROWING QUEENSLAND LIMITED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014

We have audited the accompanying financial report, being a special purpose financial report, of Rowing Queensland Limited, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2014, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors' declaration.

Directors' Responsibility for the Financial Report The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and have determined that the basis of preparation described in Note 2 to the financial report is appropriate to meet the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and is appropriate to meet the needs of the members. The directors' responsibility also includes such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of a financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

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

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

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

Independence In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given to the directors of Rowing Queensland Limited, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of the auditor's report.

Opinion In our opinion the financial report of Rowing Queensland Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:

a giving a true and fair view of the company's financial position as at 31 December 2014 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and` b complying with Australian Accounting Standards to the extent described in Note 1 and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

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ROWING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO MEMBERS OF ROWING QUEENSLAND LIMITED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014

Basis of Account ing and Restriction on Distribution Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 2 of the financial statements, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the directors' financial reporting responsibilities under the Corporations Act 2001. As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose.

N J Hoare Registered Company Auditor

Morris & Batzloff Chartered Accountants

96 Lytton Road, East Brisbane

Dated: 21/04/2015

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Rowing Queensland Ltd ABN 80 797 302 873 | ACN 603 297 981 150 Jane St, West End, 4101 56 | P a g e PO Box 3573, South Brisbane, 4101

Phone: 07 3842 1200 Email: [email protected] | Web: www.rowingqld.asn.au