Annual Report

2012 - 2013

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice is given of the 135th Annual General Meeting of Rowing New South Wales. The meeting will be held at 7pm on Wednesday 25 September 2013 at Sports House, Ken Brown Rooms (lower car park level), 6A Figtree Drive, Sydney Olympic Park.

All RNSW registered members are welcome to attend.

Table of Contents

Governance ...... 5 Board of Directors ...... 6 RNSW Staff & Office Bearers ...... 9 President’s Report ...... 10 Chief Executive Officer’s Report ...... 13 Director of Finance Report ...... 15

Commissions

 Regatta Commission ...... 17

 Umpires Commission ...... 19

 Competition Commission ...... 20 o 2012 London Olympic Games ...... 21 o 2013 Interstate Regatta ...... 23 o Masters Rowing ...... 27 o Para-Rowing ...... 28

Reporting Entities

 NSW Union of Rowers ...... 29

 NSW Union of Oarswomen ...... 31

 L.E. Stepto Memorial Trust ...... 33

 E.R. Bromley Trust ...... 34

 Central Districts Rowing Association ...... 35

 Northern Rivers Rowing Association ...... 36

Results & Achievements ...... 38

 Interstate Rowing Championships ...... 38

 Australian Masters Rowing Championships ...... 39

 NSW Sprint Championships ...... 40

 NSW Rowing Championships ...... 44

 Edward Trickett NSW Grade Championships ...... 48

 NSW Masters Championships ...... 51 Presentation Awards ...... 55 RNSW Representatives in Australian Teams ...... 57 Obituaries ...... 59 Financial Reports ...... 61 Our Supporters ...... 79

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ROWING NSW INC

Found in 1878

Patron Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales

Life Members Mr A Brown, Mr P Cayzer OAM, *Mr E Chapman OAM, Mr J Coates AC, *Mr D Croot AM, Mr S Derwin, *Mr E Dorsch, Mr K Jameson OAM, Mr J Lanning, Mrs M Mackenzie OAM, Mr B Moynahan OAM, Mr G Neilson OAM, *Mr G Parlby, *Mr M Reddan OAM, Mr D Sollom, *Mr R Stride, Dr W Webb OAM, *Mr M Wood MBE *Deceased

Members of the Board of Directors President Ivan Adlam Deputy President Bryan Weir Director of Finance Andrew Gannon Directors Deanna Fekete, Stephen Handley, Chris Noel OAM, Bronwen Watson, Miranda Bennett, Sam Crosby

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Governance The business of Rowing New South Wales (RNSW) is carried out under the direction of the Board of RNSW for the benefit of constituent and registered members. 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 to do all things necessary for the proper management and administration of the organisation. The CEO is ultimately accountable to the Board of Rowing New South Wales, however the CEO is accountable to the President on a day-to-day basis.

Rowing New South Wales is committed to best practice models of governance to ensure the long term viability of the organisation. Corporate governance for the Board of Rowing New South Wales relates to:  The process of setting, guiding and monitoring the organisation’s future direction  Ensuring the organisation operates within its relevant legal and other boundaries  Driving organisational performance through the management team appointed by the Board  Establishing appropriate control processes and accountability systems

The Board meets monthly, comprising 9 Directors elected by the members of Rowing New South Wales. The following members comprise the RNSW Board:

President Ivan Adlam Deputy President Bryan Weir Director of Finance Andrew Gannon Directors Deanna Fekete, Stephen Handley, Chris Noel OAM, Bronwen Watson, Miranda Bennett, Sam Crosby

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Board of Directors Ivan Adlam – President Attended 12 from a possible 12 Board meetings Ivan’s introduction to rowing was as a parent in 2003. Since then he has been involved as a regatta volunteer, trainee BRO and achieved level 2 coaching accreditation. He has also served on the committees of the Endeavour Rowing Club and the Central Districts Rowing Association. Ivan has extensive experience in corporate accounting and financial management roles in Australia and overseas. He was appointed to the Board of Rowing NSW as Finance Director in October 2010.

Bryan Weir – Deputy President Attended 11 from a possible 12 Board meetings Bryan Weir graduated from University of New South Wales with degrees in Law and Commerce in 1976. He joined the law firm of Freehill Hollingdale & Page (now Freehills), becoming a partner in 1980. In 1993, he left Freehills to become a divisional director of Macquarie Bank, where he remained until 1998. Since then, he has (with a business partner) established and operated a private investment and advisory group known as the Walker Douglas Group, which holds and manages investments in commercial and industrial real estate and in hotels. Bryan is a past president of Mosman Rowing Club.

Andrew Gannon – Director of Finance Attended 7 from a possible 12 Board meetings Andrew has held senior roles in the Financial Services industry for a number of years, specifically in the areas of strategy & distribution. A Riverview graduate and Mosman Rowing Club alumnus, Andrew has represented the state at the 1991 National Championships in the Youth Eight. He brings to the RNSW board a valuable blend of corporate experience and in-depth rowing knowledge, particularly in the areas of strategic planning and idea generation. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Arts from University of New South Wales, a Master of Commerce from Macquarie University and a Masters of Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management and studied Performance Leadership at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Joe Zammit Attended 2 from a possible 3 Board meetings Mr Zammit was elected in 2002 and was the longest serving Director on the RNSW Board. He was also Chair of the Organizing committee of the World Masters Games held in 2009. Joe has worked for more than 25 years in financial management, human resources, risk management and project management. In 2003 he left the corporate world to use his expertise in community service. He is currently working for Independent Community Living Association that cares for people with mental disabilities as the Operations Manager.

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Stephen Handley Attended 9 from a possible 12 Board meetings Stephen Handley has been a member of Sydney Rowing Club for over 40 years, joining as a junior active member in 1970. Stephen enjoyed success as an athlete winning many state and national championships and representing Australia at two world championships and the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. Following many years in banking and finance for the past 20 years he has owned and operated an electronics engineering business specialising in IT and telecommunications. Stephen has been a director of Rowing NSW since 2007.

Chris Noel Attended 8 from a possible 12 Board meetings B Ec.1971, Hon Fellow Sydney University 2007.Rowed competitively at school and in club rowing from 1964 to 1977. Awarded a Sydney University Blue in rowing 1971. Served as Treasurer, Captain, President and Vice President of Sydney Uni Boat Club from 1975 to present. Member of the Board of Sydney University Sport and Fitness 1990 - 2009. President of Rowing NSW 2006-2008. In recent years Chris has headed the NSW Kings Cup Committee. This committee aims to support NSW State rowers and to promote the success of NSW crews in the annual interstate regatta. Chris has filled the role of Rowing Program Coordinator at Sydney University Boat Club since 1994.

Deanna Fekete Attended 11 from a possible 12 Board meetings A member of Leichhardt Rowing Club, Deanna has a particular interest in women's rowing and a strong desire to capitalise on the breadth of NSW schoolgirl talent. Her deep administrative experience as the event manager for the Leichhardt Corporate Rowing Challenge provides valuable insights into her role as a RNSW Director, as is her renowned networking capabilities. Having been mother to three former rowers, Deanna also has a keen sense of what rowing currently succeeds in and what it still requires in NSW. When not on the water or at her club, Deanna is the director of Resource Connections, an independent energy consultant business based in Balmain.

Bronwen Watson Attended 8 from a possible 10 Board meetings Bronwen was elected to the Board in May 2010. Following on from a successful representative career as an athlete on the Australian Rowing Team, which includes one Bronze and two Gold World Championship medals, she is now continuing in the sport from an administrative and management perspective including the role of President at Sydney University Women’s Rowing Club. With nearly 30 State and National titles to her name, Bronwen has been an avid competitor and supporter of NSW, representing NSW across 15 years of National competition and continues to have close ties with young elite competitors in the sport.

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Sam Crosby Attended 8 from a possible 12 Board meetings Sam brings extensive experience within the sphere of policy and corporate affairs. Sam is currently the manager of corporate affairs at Johnson & Johnson. Previously a senior policy advisor for the NSW Treasurer, Sam was also Chief of Staff in the office of the NSW Minister for Waterways, Mineral & Forest Resources & Ports. Sam is currently an ambassador for White Ribbon Day and President of Concord’s St Vincent de Paul conference. Sam holds a Masters of Business Administration from UNSW and a Bachelor in Economics and Social Sciences (Hons1) from the University of Sydney. In 2001 Sam rowed in the winning men’s eight at the Head of the Charles (Boston). Sam is determined to see more people share in the benefits of the sport.

Miranda Bennett Attended 8 from a possible 9 Board meetings Three time world champion in the Lightweight Women’s Quad (and world record holder), Miranda brings extensive experience to the Rowing NSW board, including several years of administration and coaching experience with the UTS Rowing Club and Rowing South Australia and as a coach at the Wilderness School in Adelaide and PLC in Sydney. Miranda is currently Corporate Counsel at O’Donnell Griffin and has extensive experience in providing legal and commercial advice to business units on a range of legal issues. Miranda possesses a strong understanding of corporate governance processes and requirements acquired over eight years in the legal industry.

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RNSW Staff & Office Bearers Chief Executive Officer ...... Christian Renford (until March 2013) Tony Blower (from April 2013) Finance Officer ...... Melissa McCormack Sport Development Officer ...... Ian Evans (until Sept 2012) Alan Bennett (from Oct 2012) Administration Officer ...... Brett Morley Regatta Secretary ...... Tony Blower Communications Officer ...... Jenny Cole State Selection Panel ...... Terry O’Hanlon (Chair), Michael Smith, Nick Baxter Regatta Commission ...... Keith Jameson OAM, Phil Titterton, Paul Coates, Tony Blower, Alex Butt Competition Commission ...... Steve Handley (Chair), Chris Noel OAM, Terry O’Hanlon, Noel Watson, Nick Baxter, Marty Rabjohns, Christian Renford Honorary Medical Officer ...... Dr. Phillip Sharp Honorary Historian/Archivist ...... Dr. Phillip Sharp Honorary Solicitor ...... Torquil Murray Registrar of Colours ...... Tim Wainman Boat Race Official Assessor Panel ...... Victor Walter, Tim Wainman, Greg Smith, Ron Beattie, Brian Kelleher Councillor to Rowing Australia ...... Ivan Adlam Delegate to Waterways ...... Murray Clarke OAM NSWIS Joint Management Committee ...... Andrew Rowley, Stephen Handley, Christian Renford Delegates to NSW Olympic Council ...... Doug Donoghue AM, Margaret Mackenzie OAM Delegate to Commonwealth Games Association ...... Margaret Mackenzie OAM Property Officer ...... Rod Richardson Trustees of the LE Stepto Trust ...... Don Croot AM, Doug Donoghue AM, Geoff McIntyre AM Trustees of the ER Bromley Trust ...... Geoff McIntyre AM, Dr Graham Jones, Terry O’Hanlon Governance & Audit Commission ...... Ivan Adlam (Chair), Andrew Gannon, Christian Renford, Melissa McCormack

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President’s Report Thanks to my fellow board members for their meeting in April, the Regatta Planning forum commitment in time and energy to provide in June and the Presidents’ meeting in July. In guidance and governorship to the addition, the Competition Commission and organisation which is Rowing New South the Regatta Commission met regularly during Wales. The board met on 12 occasions during the year. I would like to thank all members of the year and members also represented on the commissions and all those who attended sub-committees, commissions and specific or participated in the forums for their time project task forces. and contribution.

Since my last report we farewelled Joe Strategic Planning Zammit and welcomed Miranda Bennett who was elected at last year’s AGM. Joe was on Last year the Board developed a strategic plan the Board for 10 years and contributed greatly for the next 5 years. The resultant document sets a framework to provide focus for our as a member of the Audit and Governance committee as well as serving as a State activities going forward and we continue to masters selector. Miranda has a distinguished measure the performance of ourselves and the organisation career in elite rowing and, as a against the targets member of the law outlined in that plan. It is pleasing profession, brings valuable insight to to see that in most cases we are on the Board. track to achieve or We congratulate exceed the initial one of our long objectives and the serving members plan is being on recognition of updated his outstanding accordingly. contribution to the sports community, particularly to rowing. Doug Donoghue was Recently the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) announced some “Mandatory this year recognised with a Life Membership Governance Principles” for those sports which of the NSW Olympic Council. receive substantial Federal Government Communications funding. Included therein are a number of administrative provisions including a The Board is committed to transparency and requirement to have a single, whole of sport open communications. All board meeting strategic plan. We will be working closely with minutes are published on the website and Rowing Australia and the ASC to achieve the additional forums were scheduled during the stated end game which is: “to maximise the year to share information and seek input from interests of the sport”. members. These included the Treasurers

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Regattas

Rowing regattas are our business. They are the culmination of all that we do. Athletes, Coaches, BROs, Volunteers, Supporters and Staff all work toward regatta day. Above all else, successful regattas indicate a healthy sport.

We continue to be challenged to provide more regattas with more events each year and, while we do our best to accommodate the growing demand, we do appreciate the toll this takes on our volunteers and staff. A priority objective for the upcoming season is to facilitate better resourcing of BROs and volunteers in order to spread the load more evenly and thereby lessen our reliance on the faithful few. The NSW State Championships was, once again, a magnificent event followed four weeks later by the Sydney International Regatta which hosted a FISA World Cup for the first time ever in Australia. Both of these events were outstandingly successful and showcased SIRC as a world class facility and Rowing NSW as a community that can deliver where it matters – on the water.

Representative Honours

Congratulations go to all of our members (and there were many) who have had the honour of representing their state and/or country over the last season. Our athletes have represented their state with distinction as evidenced by our first place overall at the interstate regatta and their inclusion in national teams. But, in addition, there are many others who deserve our acclaim. I think here of the coaches and team officials who travelled with state and national crews and Boat Race Officials who officiated at interstate and international events. We are privileged to have members of such calibre in our midst.

We continue to build cooperative relationships with the upstream development pathway for athletes and coaches as well as the overall development of the sport in Australia by maintaining close partnerships with the New South Wales Institute of Sport and Rowing Australia.

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Staff

The staff of RNSW continues to do an outstanding job. A number of changes occurred during the year and I applaud the way the transitions have been conducted seamlessly and without loss of service delivery. I must acknowledge Christian Renford who left us during the year for a position as CEO of Swimming NZ. Christian made a huge contribution to the organisation and the sport. Tony Blower stepped up from Regatta Secretary to take the reins as CEO while Alan Bennett (Sport Development), Paul Coates (Regatta Secretary) and Dominic Grimm (Membership Liaison) joined the group. Along with the ongoing contribution from Melissa McCormack (Finance) and Brett Morley (Event Operations) we have a truly talented and dedicated team.

Sponsors

Finally I would like to thank our sponsors who you will find listed on the back inside cover of this report. Their support is vital to our growth and I encourage all members to give them your patronage whenever possible.

Ivan Adlam President

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Chief Executive Officer’s Report I am delighted to be able to present the CEO’s Our success has not been confined to the elite Review of Rowing NSW for the year ended 30 level; our participation at all levels of the June 2013. Before looking at the year in detail sport and our memberships in all categories it is appropriate that I acknowledge Christian continue to grow. For example: Renford who stood down as CEO in March

2013 to take up the position of CEO at 1. There were 47,096 seats raced during Swimming New Zealand. Christian has left a the year at Rowing NSW sanctioned regattas legacy with our organization that has been 2. We now have 463 Official and built on professionalism and a focus on engaging with our members to provide world Supporting Members class results on and off the water. His shoes 3. We conducted 68 regattas under the umbrella of Rowing NSW. are difficult to fill. Perhaps the largest undertaking during the This year has been one of great success for year was the holding of the Sydney Rowing NSW. On the water we have: International Rowing Regatta. This regatta 1. Won the Rowing Australia Cup for the comprised four separate events; The best performing state at the interstate Australian Open Regatta ,The Open Schools regatta Championship, The King and Queen’s Cup 2. Three of our crews at the interstate Regatta and the first World Cup Regatta of the regatta won gold; the Kings Cup Crew, year. the Bicentenary Cup Crew and the Noel Wilkinson Cup crew. It was the sixth The regatta was a wonderful success and the time in a row that we have won the efforts of Rowing NSW and our volunteers were applauded by not only the Organising Kings Cup. 3. New South Wales won the para-rowing Committee but also Rowing Australia and shield for the best performed state in World Rowing, the sport’s peak body. In particular they praised our commitment and adaptive rowing at the National Championships our professionalism. We are looking forward 4. 30% of athletes and 40% of coaches in to SIRR 2014. the Australian Senior B team were from New South Wales.

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Off the water we have continued to perform well with our ongoing commitment to service and excellence. Rowing NSW has continued to enhance our interface with our members. Our website, Facebook page and Twitter feed continue to attract record usage and provides our membership with unique access to information regarding rowing and competition. Our regatta entry and management system Rowing Manager we believe is one of the best in the world and we will continue to look to explore ways of making it even better from a member’s use perspective over the coming period.

As witnessed by our Finance Directors report the finances of Rowing NSW are in good shape and we will look to continue to build on this firm base.

I would particularly like to acknowledge two groups of hardworking and dedicated individuals. Firstly the staff of Rowing NSW has performed above and beyond the call of duty this year and their professionalism in difficult circumstances is to be applauded. Secondly our volunteers have been unfailing. After working tirelessly at SIRC to deliver a wonderful event they backed up unstintingly for our regattas large and small. There is no doubt that Rowing NSW would not be able to function at the level we do without our volunteers.

Looking forward we want to build on our recent successes and continue to engage our members with a view to delivering rowing in New South Wales at world’s best practice.

In the coming year we want to concentrate on the development of our sport not only in the metropolitan and elite areas but also regionally. We will do this by offering further courses and camps at a club and regional locations.

Finally I would like to personally thank the Board of Rowing NSW for their unfailing support and guidance over the year.

Anthony Blower Chief Executive Officer Rowing NSW August 2013

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Director of Finance Report The surplus of income over expenditure for the year was $17,648 bringing members accumulated funds to $529,383 as at 30th June 2013. The Rowing New South Wales Board has a strong commitment to delivering a relatively modest annual surplus in order to ensure the financial integrity of the organization and enable us to meet any unforeseen obligations, or to take advantage of opportunities which may be presented, whilst delivering infrastructure and support to members to ensure we remain Australia’s premier rowing state.

Revenue for the year to 30th June 2013 was $1,089,581. 2012-13 Income Annual Events Increased levels of participation Club & Schools Regattas & membership growth were NSWRA Regattaa Coaching Income reflected in a modest increase in Income From Trusts these revenue items. Regatta Other Income fees represented $458,196, an State Teams NRCE+NTID increase of 29% on 2012, Affiliation Fees underlining the importance of Grants & Sponsorships Levys delivering quality racing and Other Admin Income socialisation opportunities to our Memberships members. Revenue derived from annual events was down from last year due to a lesser number of these being hosted including the Youth Cup and the University Games.

Expenditure for the year to 30th June 2013 was $1,072,644. 2012-13 Expense Annual Events Administration costs of $ Regatta Expenses BRO Expenses 488,229, an increase of 15%, Boatshed Rent Admin Costs reflected the addition of the Coaching and Development Trust Disbursements NTID member services position. NSWIS Clinics & Camps Expenses from regatta State Team Expenses Office Admin Expenses operations was $222,148 and Travel Expenses Rowing Manager/Directory reflect increased participation, Telecommunications Bank Fees regatta hosting costs and Sponsor Serving Consulting Fees continued investments in RNSW Membership Expenses hosted regattas. Expenses from non-competition events were down significantly on 2012 because, the U23 fundraiser which occurred at club level, and the annual presentation dinner which failed to receive sufficient support to ensure its viability, were not hosted by RNSW. While neither of these events is intended to contribute to net income, the Board has concluded that they should at least break even financially and, in addition, provide a forum for the promotion of achievement in NSW rowing. Format, timing and venues will all be examined to determine a model which delivers on these objectives. Also the Erg Challenge, which is a net income earner, had to be postponed due to weather.

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From a governance perspective, financial reporting to the Rowing NSW board occurs on a monthly basis with actual results compared with month and year to date budget amounts. The debtor’s collection process continues to be improved and increasing use of Rowing Manager by clubs is providing efficiencies across the rowing community. We have continued to enhance the services that we offer regional areas by extending the role of collecting seat fees not only for all CDRA regatta’s but also NRRA regatta’s, which has further aligned the process and freed up the administration involved for both member organizations.

We have also extended utilization of the option to pre-pay seat fees for the season from a small number of schools two years ago to now having the majority of schools preferring to pay their seat fees upfront. This capability will also be available to clubs for the upcoming season, providing the potential for further efficiency improvements across our membership. Improvements of our RNSW website & Rowing Manager with increased self-service functionality have also assisted member clubs.

For the coming year RNSW expects to achieve an overall surplus of about $35,000 with the main drivers of growth being increased memberships, more activity in the sport development area and continued efforts to seek external sponsorships in order to further enhance our service delivery to the rowing community.

Andrew Gannon Director of Finance

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Regatta Commission We had a busy 2012-2013 season.

A key regatta of the season was the Sydney International Rowing Regatta held on 18-24 March 2013, combining the Australian Rowing Championships, the Interstate Regatta, the Australian School Championships, and the FISA World Cup 1 Regatta.

In the lead up to this regatta, the NSW State Championship Regatta was well supported, with strong fields including many entries from interstate, and a record number of athletes competing. Such a large regatta, extending over three days, is a great showcase for our sport, but it also presents many difficulties and challenges for competitors, officials and volunteers. The Regatta Commission is alert to these concerns.

Most regattas in the season featured an increased number of competitors.

The RNSW 2000m Regatta in mid-December is now well established and has a greatly increased participation and a higher standard of racing. This is an excellent opportunity for competition on the Olympic course, and a valuable lead-up to the NSW Championships.

The Edward Trickett Grade Championship Regatta continues to be a popular regatta.

The introduction, on a trial basis, of novice races at Grade regattas, limited to competitors who have not raced in a previous RNSW season or won races in the current season, was a great success and the races were strongly supported. These races will continue.

The Taree Summer Regatta, held over three days in January, is our largest regatta and growing each year in terms of the number of seats entered and the number of competitors taking part. Its popularity owes much to the venue and the date of the regatta in the holiday period.

Masters rowing continues to be well supported, at the State Masters Regatta and at designated regattas over the season.

60000 150 140 130 50000 120 110

40000 100 90 80 30000 70 Regattas 60 20000 50 Entries

Entries/Seats/Athletes 40 30 10000 Seats 20 10 Athletes 0 0 Regattas 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

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The Regatta Commission met on 16 occasions. The Commission initiated a review of the Grade rowing system and for this purpose formed a Grade System Review Committee and co-opted a number of club representatives to work with the Commission members and provide us with a broader range of experience and opinion. The Grade System Review Committee proposed a number of changes to the existing rules to provide closer racing and ensure greater equity in Grade events. These were adopted by the Board.

Other changes to the Laws of Boat Racing were adopted in order to bring the procedures for weighing of coxswains into line with national rules, provide for an additional class of masters rowing, and provide for static umpiring on a fully buoyed course such as SIRC.

In order to promote lightweight sculling, the Commission decided to add races for Under 21 and Under 23 lightweight scullers onto the programme for the NSW Rowing Championships in the coming season.

The Regatta Commission adopted this year a strategy document that shows the structure of the regatta season in a consistent manner and can be used as the basis for future planning.

The annual Regatta Forum was held in June in order to present to clubs and other interested parties the draft regatta programme for the new season. The meeting provided valuable feedback to the Regatta Commission, resulting in a number of adjustments and fine tuning to the programme.

In a break with long tradition, entries for regattas in the coming season will now close at the beginning of the week of the regatta instead of the middle of the previous week.

Keith Jameson OAM Chairman, Regatta Commission

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Umpires Commission As promised the Sydney International Rowing The JB Sharp series of regattas on the Iron Regatta held at SIRC in March 2013 along with Cove at the time of writing are nearly finished, the National Championships and Interstate the weather this year has been great and the Regatta were a great spectacle to watch and attendance also great. We have had a few attend. The weather was glorious, the rowing new trainee officials who have given their fantastic and the whole week I think turned time to have a “look” and we hope they will out a huge success. NSW was doubly lucky in return during the next season to complete Victor Walter being the Referee for the training and become NSW BROs. Nationals and the International Rowing Regatta and all will agree he did a great job There have been a few minor rule changes assisted by some fine BROs from around the made this year and with further FISA changes recently made we hope there will be a rapid world and from across Australia. As one of the NSW RA Officials I can flow on to NSW so that say it truly was a most we can continue to move towards a National rewarding and educational week and I set of Rules of Boat hope next year will be Racing. Most States now adopt RA rules or a set even better. Unfortunately not as which are very close in many overseas crews most aspects. The RA Umpires Commission is attended but those that did put on a great show very keen to see all in ideal conditions on States adopt a National set of Rules of Boat arguably the best course in the world, we think Racing. anyway. I would like to remind all 21012/13 as any other schools and clubs that Umpires are available to rowing season was very busy with 3 regattas come your school or club being held on some to give a short seminar weekends. All regattas had some officials and on the Rules of Boat Racing which contains PowerPoint most had a full team available to give the athletes the best coverage in all positions. As presentations and slideshows. These seminars ever we are short of officials and many more explain the finer points of getting to the start, what happens at the start, during the race and are required so that the load can be spread and not continually fall to the few dedicated end of the race. Q and A time is usually very officials that turn up week after week. I interesting and we have been asked some very good questions over the last few years. urgently urge all rowers and club officials to seriously think about getting some of their Coxswain seminars are also available. members accredited to assist at a few Tim Wainman regattas each year or specifically at their own Chairman Umpires Commission regatta. The training is not arduous, nor is it long but the rewards are there to be had.

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Competition Commission The Competition Commission met quite a few the crew set a new record for New South times in 2012-2013 season. Our major task Wales with our sixth consecutive win in this was to arrange policies for state team event. NSW also retained its Men’s and selections. Our objectives for the year were to Women’s Youth eight titles won in Perth in retain the interstate trophies won in 2012 to 2012. Our required points to win the RA Cup improve our state team performance and to were boosted by solid performances in small ensure the strongest possible team for The boats with the lightweight men’s and Australian Youth Olympics held in January women’s crews finishing third and Sasha 2013. Belonogoff gaining 2nd place in the President’s Cup for the men’s single. The commission also periodically reviews the competitive structure within the Rowing NSW Congratulations must go to all our team regatta system and makes recommendations coaches, Nick “Gadget” Garratt, Mark Prater, to the Board on possible changes. The Debbie Fox, Tom Morris, Ellen Randell, Alfie Commission has played an important part in Young, Rick van Hooydonk, Dave Gely, Chris promoting U21 competition as a path for Holliday, Adam Vine-Hall and Stuart Halsall developing rowers from Junior to U23 at both and to our selectors Terry O’Hanlon, Nick competition and elite levels. Baxter and Mick Smith.

In 2012-13 the Commission was again ably We would also thank those clubs who chaired by Board member Stephen Handley provided coaching support, trained our NSW who provided our group with strong athletes and generously lent their facilities leadership and a very cool meeting room! and equipment for state teams to train in and Commission members were Chris Noel, race. Bronwen Watson, Andrew Rowley, Nick Baxter and Christian Renford. NSWIS Rowing New South Wales also selected a team for the Manager Marty Rabjohns was also a key 2013 Australian Youth Olympics – contested in rowing between the various states, Great member of the Commission. Britain and New Zealand. Congratulations to The commission also received valuable input our women’s team at this event. They and attendance from the NSW Selectors achieved 3 gold and 2 bronze medals. particularly from the Chair of Selectors, Terry The commission would like to particularly O’Hanlon. The NSW selectors are appointed acknowledge the contribution of Marty by the Board upon the recommendation of Rabjohns who has now moved onto the role the Competition Commission. of Elite Development Manager at Rowing One of the principles of the Commission has Australia. From coxing our men’s eights nail- followed is to try and inject planning, support, biting win in the 2008 King’s Cup to planning consistency and methodology into our State for ongoing success of our rowers and state Team selection processes. teams his contribution to our work has been invaluable. In 2013 the NSW State Team achieved their best results since 2008 when we last won the Christopher Noel Rowing Australia Cup for the Interstate Competition Commission Competition. We retained the Kings Cup and

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2012 London Olympic Games Rowing at the pinnacle event of our sport, the Over the past five years, Dan Noonan of Olympic Games, is a goal and dream for many Mosman Rowing Club has fired the Men’s athletes. The London Olympics 2012 certainly Quad up to being one of the most successful did not disappoint. It was an experience that and consistent Australian crews. Coming in as not one of us will forget. In London, NSW the World Champions in this tough category, rowers moved from their Sydney International there were high hopes. After a regatta that Regatta Centre home (circa Sydney 2000) to replicated their performances over the past Eton Dorney, the location of the rowing four years, they continued to be consistent course for the London Olympics, seamlessly. and race hard although were eventually Brooke Pratley, James Chapman and Dan outclassed by two other previous World Noonan lead the charge becoming Olympic Champions, earning an Olympic Bronze Silver Medallists in the women’s double scull medal. and men’s four and bronze medallist in the men’s quad, respectively. Stoically, all NSW Brooke Pratley (Sydney University Women’s Boat Club) joined with Kim Crow in the rowers were Olympic Finalists, a feat in itself. Athletes included Amy Clay (4th W4x), Women’s Double Scull. Brooke had an Bronwyn Watson (5th LW2x), Tess Gerrand interrupted season with injury, allowing Kim to perform in the (6th W8+), Brodie Buckland (5th), Nick single scull, Purnell, Matt Ryan, however, they remained confident Sam Loch, Francis Hegarty and Toby and attempted to Lister, all members take on Great Britain’s undefeated of the men’s eight (6th). Additionally, flagship women’s Fergus Pragnell and crew. They fought, but had to settle for Nick Hudson were the reliable reserves and YouTube sensations as they ensured the Silver as the Brits were not allowing anyone satellite Olympic Rowing Village did not miss within a boat length of their Gold. out on the opening ceremony. After not being selected after the initial trials, The Men’s Four with James Chapman (Sydney when Amy Clay (Mosman Rowing Club) received the call up for the Women’s quad at Rowing Club) continued the traditional battle with Great Britain fearlessly, placing second in the second World Cup, she jumped at the one and winning the other World Cup event. opportunity and took the boat to new heights. The uncertainty and disrupted lead up to this With a 1-1 draw with GBR, the Olympics were always going to be a test. In a courageous point were soon forgotten as she got on with race against the best, the Australian’s could the task ahead. By the Olympic Games, the women’s quad were on speed with the not hold off GBR and became 2012 Olympic others, and put together some good races Silver Medallists. placing 4th in the final.

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The Men’s Pair of Brodie Buckland (Sydney University Boat Club) and James Marburg were a new combination for the 2012 season. Under the guidance of Tim Conrad (coach of the Beijing Men’s Four), each race they were improving. Up against the untouchable Kiwi Pair of Bond and Murray, the Gold was out of question. However, they put a strong race together and placed 5th after a handful of races together.

The Women’s Eight with Tess Gerrand (Sydney Rowing Club) and Sydney University Boat Club members Sarah Cook and Sally Kehoe had a tumultuous year. Winning their right to represent Australia and going on to convincingly qualify at the ‘Last Chance’ Olympic Qualification regatta in Switzerland; their season was full of surprises. At the Games, they raced valiantly putting everything on the line each race. In the final, from an unfavourable lane, they put themselves in with a chance but were knocked out by GBR on the far side and placed 6th.

The Men’s Eight with the athletes from Sydney University Boat Club went into the Olympics with high hopes after some close racing in Lucerne and Munich. It was always going to be a tough challenge to beat the German’s who went undefeated for the whole Olympiad, but all crews were out to try. This final was a spectacle with the race being the closest race in Olympic history. Only three seconds separated the Gold Medallists to the 6th place Australian crew.

Toby Lister Men’s 8+ Coxswain, London Olympic Games

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2013 Interstate Regatta Sydney International Regatta Centre

This year, the Interstate regatta was part of the Sydney International Rowing Regatta (SIRR) comprising of the Australian National Championships, National Schools Championships, World Cup #1 and the Interstate regatta.

This caused some logistical problems during the regatta time with limited training time for crews being imposed by the NCRE.

With the majority of our Kings Cup crew having retired after the Olympics and also living across three states and one territory, training for this crew proved difficult. This was overcome by conducting training weekends in Sydney, Nepean or SIRC during the season.

For the other Interstate crews, training squads were announced in October with the intention of having these crews boat once per week with their allocated crew coach. Regular changes to the squads were based on results from the monthly time trial and ergo testing results.

This squad training allow coaches to gather information on the individuals and how the various crew combinations moulded together. This information and results from the RNSW Small Boats regatta was used to determine how each crew proceeded with its selection.

Once crews were finally selected, training continued on a weekly basis up until SIRR and then whenever it could be fitted in between other crew training / racing.

There was a huge expectation on the team based on last year’s results and they did not disappoint.

First up was Tess Gerrand in the W1x for the Nell Slater Trophy. This was a race in three parts, with the first and second places battling it out, third and fourth having another battle then fifth and sixth having yet another battle. Unfortunately, Tess came out on the wrong side of the third battle finishing in a close sixth position.

Crew Coach Tess Gerrand (SRC) Tom Morris (SRC)

Next up was Sasha Belonogoff in the M1x in the President’s Cup. Having a good start and leading for approximately 900m, a sustained effort by the WA sculler saw him take the lead and never to relinquish it. A very fast finish by the TAS sculler pushing very hard, but Sasha managed to hang on to claim second position with a very close margin back to third.

Crew Coach Sasha Belonogoff (SUBC) Mark Prater (SUBC)

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Unfortunately, the Victoria Cup LW4x sustained an injury the week prior to the regatta, losing one of its strongest members, Georgia Miansarow, who was replaced by Marianna Doumanis from the QC squad. This crew was involved in a tight tussle, sitting in second place but constantly being attacked by TAS, who eventually get the upper hand relegating NSW to third. However, this was a great result for this crew and the first time the NSW have finished in the medals for the last 4 years.

Crew Coach Jo Wood (SUWRC); Sarah Pound (UTS); Marianna Doumanis* (SUWRC); Ellen Randell (UTS) Laura Dunn (UTS); Georgie Miansarow (MRC) Chris Holliday (SUWRC)

In the Penrith Cup LM4- we had a group of guys that have been training together on and off for a period of time. Margins in lightweight rowing are always small and having trailed the field to the halfway mark, a concerted move in the third 500m pulled them through into third place which they maintained through to the finish line. Again, NSW have not finished in the medals since 2006 so this was a great result.

Crew Coach Dean Robinson (SRC); Simon Nola (SRC); Ed DE Carvalho (SUBC); Dennis Tom Morris (SRC) Bernhardsson (SRC); Hugh McLeod (SRC) Rick van Hooydonk (SUBC)

Five returning athletes headed up the Bicentennial Cup WY8+ to defend their title from last year. As this group were primarily from one club, training this boat was far less complicated. Having raced the opposition at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) earlier in the year the girls knew they were in for a tough race. However, leading from the start they were never headed and went on to record an impressive victory.

Crew Coach Isabella Wells (MRC); Rachael Kiely (MRC); Kelly Parker (UTS); Leah Alfie Young (MRC) Saunders (SRC); Genevieve Horton (MRC); Jessie Allen (MRC); Coco Stuart Halsall (MLC) Bryant (MRC); Georgia Gotch (MRC); cox Millicent Cheetham (SRC); India Evans (SUWRC)

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In the Noel Wilkinson Trophy MY8+, three from last year’s boat were there to contest the title. Similar to the women’s crew, all bar one of the crew came from one club, which did make training easier. Unlike the women’s crew, this crew only contained four that had been part of the AYOF team, whereas their closest rivals, SA contained seven and WA had six from their AYOF team. This did not detract from their mission to retain the title and a solid first 1000m gave them a good lead which they continued to build on over the next 500m. Crossing the line with open water secured back to back wins in this event.

Crew Coach Ben Scott (SUBC); Harry Foxton (SUBC); Alex Purnell (SUBC); Ross Jarvis Mark Prater (SUBC) (MRC); Nick Wheatley (SUBC); Jack Hargreaves (SUBC); Peter Koster Adam Vine Hall (SRC) (SUBC); Jonathan Rundle (SUBC); cox Franc Gourlas (SUBC); Dan O’Malley –Jones (SRC); Ben Edwards (SUBC)

The Queen’s Cup W8+ has been something we have struggled with for a period of time, having been out of the medals since 2007 and this year was no different. With not much depth in NSW women’s heavyweight rowers, the squad did contain some lightweight and youth rowers. However, they were very committed to their task and diligent in their training and preparation. This showed in their racing and although they were never in contention, they were consistent throughout and managed a very creditable fifth place.

Crew Coach Anna O’Brien (UTS); Elise Andrews (UTS); Caitlin McCormack (UTS); Debbie Fox (SUWRC) Holly Lawrence (SUWRC); Candice Williams (SUWRC); Nicola Metcalfe David Gely (Loreto Normanhurst) (SUWRC); India Evans (SUWRC); Kendall Brodie (SRC)

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Whilst there had been tremendous interest in the previous racing, all eyes were on the boys in the Kings Cup M8+. Could they pull it off again for a record sixth time? Having had limited time to train as a crew and with the majority of them having the year off, it was going to be a big ask. However, their passion to win was their driving force. The boat contained the basis of the crew that has changed by one or two people over the years and the new boy on board this year was Spencer Turrin. Putting in a strong first 1000m, they opened up to just under a length on their main rivals VIC. This gap closed very slightly over the next 500m and it was here that VIC launched their attack. However, they fell short leaving NSW to win their sixth consecutive Kings Cup.

Crew Coach Sam Loch (SUBC); Francis Hegerty (SUBC); James Chapman (SRC); Nick Garratt (MRC) Spencer Turrin (SRC); Nick Purnell (SUBC); Matt Ryan (SUBC); Fergus Mark Prater (SUBC) Pragnell (SUBC); Dan Noonan (MRC); cox Toby Lister (SUBC); Alex Lloyd (SRC); Matt Edstein (SRC)

Since its introduction in 1999, the Rowing Australia Cup for overall pointscore has been won by Victoria an outstanding ten times, only being interrupted by NSW in 2003 and 2008 & Queensland 2004.

However, the superb performance and contribution by all NSW crews meant that we had won the overall point score for 2012.

This success would not have been possible without the co-operation of all club coaches to work together to supply training venues, racing boats and equipment to all the crews.

Thanks must also be given to the RNSW Selectors, club and RNSW/NSWIS officials for ensuring that everything was done to get the best possible crews to the start line.

Alan Bennett

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Masters Rowing Masters participation in the sport has continued to grow with a noticeable increase in nomination for the State crews, and strong participation in both Age and Grade Regattas throughout the season.

This season the Premiership and the Masters Shield was won by St George, followed by Leichhardt who were narrowly ahead of Sydney Rowing Club. The 490 point margin by St George masters was the deciding factor in their narrow Premiership win over Sydney with the last regatta being the decider!

The State Masters Championship Regatta was held at SIRC in excellent conditions, and was attended by 36 clubs but a lower than expected 503 competitors. It was interesting that this regatta had more women competing than men.

Our Representative crews did well at the National Championships in Canberra, with the Women’s quad placed third in the Interstate Race, just 0.47sec behind the winner; the Men’s & Women’s VIII finished third and the Men’s Quad fourth.

The 2012-13 “Masters Rower of the Year” was awarded to Ken Ambler of Sydney Rowing Club by the NSW Union of Rowers.

Phillip Titterton

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Para-Rowing The number of para-rowers in NSW has been steadily increasing for about three years. This is both an exciting and challenging growth to be part of. While able bodied rowers can be trained anywhere and at any time, para-rowers bring special challenges to clubs, coaches and members generally of clubs wishing to embrace this growth. As well as the special challenges come joys aplenty, laughs and learning for all. Some para-rowers can only train in daylight hours while others require special equipment and assistance beyond that which able bodied rowers require.

This year it was fantastic to see three LTA MI4+ boats competing at the Nationals. It’s the first time this event has been staged at the National Championships and as a Championship event. This only happened because of the support and behind the scenes assistance from all at RNSW as well as that coming from Gordon Marks, RA. To have 8 LTA rowers on the water at once was unheard of, but to have them competing for Gold was tremendous. It also needs to be recorded that thanks to the number of para-rowers from NSW we were successful in winning the National Para-Shield and I intend to make sure we hold it to our hearts for many, many, many years to come.

RNSW is to be commended for their continuing support of para-rowing and for their constant preparedness to try and solve any problems, to ensure racing remains possible and to accommodate our para-rowers by, when needed, creative solutions. It’s now up to all clubs to look amongst the members of their local community and to seek out potential para-rowers and entice them in to their clubs and get them on the water. The challenges of para-rowing are not so great as to not be able to be solved by every club that can train able-bodied rowers. We have far too few para-rowers and my wish is to see so many on the water competing we need to have more than one Division.

Currently an LTA para-rowing crew is in the final stages of training and then will be heading off to the Head of the Charles, Boston to compete in the LTA MI4+ Division. The crew is well represented by 4 NSW members with a Queenslander and 2 Victorians rounding out the numbers. Again a very special thanks to RNSW, Penrith Rowing Club, Balmain Rowing Club and all donors who have helped to make this trip a reality. We intend to return victorious, but regardless of the result, the efforts of the crew, the coaches and all the supporters have made the trip a success already.

Barbara Ramjan

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Reporting Entities

NSW Union of Rowers The 2012/13 Rowing Season saw, for the first time, Australia host the first round of the World Cup at SIRC. The event could not have been a success without the many, many volunteers who gave their time and worked throughout both the National Regatta as well as the Samsung World Cup. The success of both events was directly related to the unsung heroes, the volunteers, and of those volunteers many were members of this Union. It is this unselfish giving of time and effort that the Union is recognised for and forms the basis of our Constitution and reason for being. Thank you to all members that took part this year and I hope as many members as possible will step up again in 2014 for the National Regatta/Samsung World Cup. See you all at SIRC in March 2014.

The Union mourned the loss of several members this year. Of particular note, are both Don Croot and Ernie Chapman whose active roles in both the Union and the sport of rowing are mentioned later in this report. 2013 has been a year of change and growth for the Union. Change in that we have altered the Constitution and for the first time have provision for the President to serve two terms rather than the traditional one term. It was recognised that to undertake any task of substance it was necessary to have the time to ensure the task was properly planned and then followed through to completion. One year did not allow for such proper completion of some plans by the President.

I am honoured to be both the first female President as well as the first to serve two terms and it has been a great honour to see the Union grow and take on change as well as witness the continuing strength and support the Union shows towards fostering Junior rowing via our Youth Scholarships. This year we have awarded 7 $1, 000.00 scholarships having received 20 nominations and all 20 were of an extremely high calibre. I thank the selection sub-committee for their diligence and time in assessing each applicant and after much debate and thought choosing our winners.

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The Union extends his heartfelt thanks as well as recognising the great loss to the Union of our Honorary Secretary, Terry Maher who is stepping down this year.

This year Terry was awarded the Kevyn Webb OAM Award by RNSW. This award is presented to an individual, club or school who has accomplished major advances in the sport of rowing and there can be no better winner than Terry as the advances he has personally accomplished for rowing in this state and nationally have been superb. Terry commenced his rowing association with the Balmain Rowing Club and was half of the unbeatable pair/double combination of Maher/Hunt that saw success every time they took to the water whether locally or nationally. Terry moved on to RNSW and served with distinction as the CEO and in doing so dragged rowing in this State in to the 20th century with his diligence, common sense and unwavering view as to how things should be done for the sport to grow. He has served as secretary of this Union for so long that the job is synonymous with him and he with it. He shall be sorely missed and although we acknowledge his entitlement to do something else for a while that won’t stop us from trying to entice him back to the Union.

I extend a special thanks to all those on the Union’s Committee who have assisted me this year, to our wonderful Hon. Secretary Terry Maher who made sure the wheels remained oiled, to Anne Craig our Treasurer who made sure we remained financially healthy and able to provide the plaques at SIRC as well as continue our scholarship awards and to Dr Phil Sharpe for always being enthused and excited about our history and ensuring every little piece of memorabilia is properly stored and shared and to the membership without whom we wouldn’t exist.

From the Past, For the Future, thanks and good luck in 2014.

Barbara Ramjan

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NSW Union of Oarswomen Established in 1962 – Supporters of Schoolgirls’ Rowing and Women in Masters’ Rowing

The 2012 -2013 season was especially busy as we celebrated our 50th Anniversary in November 2012. We were also heavily involved with volunteering at the Sydney International Rowing Regatta in May 2013.

Volunteering

The Union has continued to demonstrate its commitment to volunteering work for Rowing NSW, Rowing Australia, The Association of Independent Schools and NSW CHS Sports Association in regattas such as the Australian Youth Olympics, NSW State and Masters Championships. In March, 2013, the Sydney International Rowing Regatta was held at SIRC, giving several of our members many opportunities to participate in a variety of roles and meet many of the state, national and international rowers and their support team members. It was a very busy, but enjoyable experience. In June 2013, Rowing NSW held a splendid Thank You function for its volunteers on Rodd Island. This event was greatly enjoyed by all and many volunteering stories were eagerly shared.

One of our members was honoured by being named the Rowing NSW Volunteer of the Year 2013.

Schoolgirl Rowing

The First Eight trophy - The Rose Evans Memorial Trophy - was won by Queenwood School for Girls and the Open Single Sculls trophy – The Betty Spurling Memorial Trophy - was won by Isabella Wells from McKellar Girls’ High School.

The NSW Combined High School’s Championship Regatta was held over two days at Grafton with the races held on the mighty Clarence River. Our trophies were presented to the following race winners - The Merv Perry Memorial Trophy for the Championship Women’s Single Scull to Gemma Dane of Maclean High School; The NSW Union of Oarswomen’s trophy for the Under 16 Single Scull race was won by Romola Davenport of Sydney Girls’ High School; The Rita Goldie Memorial trophy for the Under 16 Coxless Quad Sculls race to Maclean High School and the NSW Union of Oarswomen Trophy for the Under 15 Coxless Quad Scull to the Sydney Girls 1 crew.

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Masters Rowing

We offered sponsorship for a woman in Masters rowing to participate in the Rowing NSW Level 1 Coaching course in 2012-13. We are pleased to announce that Christine Foster of the Endeavour Rowing Club was the most outstanding applicant and became the proud recipient of our sponsorship. This sponsorship will be offered again for the next rowing season. At the NSW Masters’ Championship Regatta in May 2013, our NSW Union of Oarswomen’s trophy for the Championship Women’s D Quad Scull was won by the North Shore Composite crew of Tess Jeffery, Kim Chilton, Ann Campbell and Tasmin Brew.

50th Anniversary Luncheon

We successfully celebrated the Union’s 50th Anniversary at Sydney Rowing Club in November 2012. It was great to catch up with many of our “out of town” members and friends. Our guest speaker - Margaret MacKenzie OAM - spoke enthusiastically and with a vast amount of background knowledge on the thought-provoking topic - “Women’s Rowing - Past, Present and Future”. Also, Jessie Allen and Georgie Gotch, whom we had sponsored to the Junior World Rowing Championships in Bulgaria in August 2012, gave an exciting account of their international rowing experiences and their dreams for the future. We will be closely following these talented young rowers’ careers in the years to come.

Katie Kershaw President 2012 – 2013 NSW Union of Oarswomen

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L.E. Stepto Memorial Trust During the year the Trust Fund contributed $5,000 to the 2013 Kings/Queens Cup Fund Raising Appeal.

Income received came from interest and partial readjustment of term deposit $3,765.28 and from Rowing NSW $3,569.10.

The bank current account balance at year end was $3,254.93 and the amount on term deposit with the NAB totalled $80,000.

It is with sadness and sincere appreciation that we record in this Report that the last remaining founding Trustee Don Croot AM passed away in January this year. The Trust was established in 1987 and Don made an outstanding contribution over 26 years.

In accordance with the Trust Deed, the Trustees recommended to Rowing NSW that Andrew Rowley, a former President of Rowing NSW be appointed a Trustee and this recommendation was approved.

TRUSTEES

Geoffrey E. McIntyre AM - Chairman J. Doug Donoghue AM Andrew Rowley

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E.R. Bromley Trust The E.R. Bromley Trust was established by the late Ted Bromley in January 1993 to assist rowers from New South Wales chosen to represent the State, initially in the Kings Cup but expanded to include representation for Australia in World Championships in the Junior and Under 23 categories.

In the year ended June 30, it was a big year for New South Wales in that 17 rowers and one coxswain were chosen for the Under 23 World Championships in Linz, Austria and the Junior World Championships in Trakai, Lithunia. A remarkable achievement which augurs well for our State in the future.

Accordingly the Trustees decided to award $1,000 to each of the following named rowers and coxswain making a total award amount of $18,000.00.

UNDER 23 TEAM Tom Gunton - Sydney Edward White - Sydney Angus Bagby (Cox) - Sydney Jessie Allen - Mosman Genevieve Horton - Mosman Georgia Miansarow - Mosman Georgie Gotch - Mosman Jack Hargreaves - Sydney Uni Chris Cunningham Reid - Sydney Uni Tom Sacre - Sydney Uni Nick Wheatley - Sydney Uni Hamish Playfair - Sydney Uni Peter Koster - Sydney Uni Sarah Pound - UTS

JUNIOR TEAM Robert Black - Mosman Tom Schramko - Mosman Robin Molun-Grigull - Mosman Jessie Allen - Mosman Genevieve Horton - Mosman Alex Purnell - Sydney Uni

The Trustees look forward to continuing to assist young rowers from NSW chosen to represent Australia and to remind them of Ted’s expectation that “they will display great spirit, enthusiasm and determination” in representing their country.

Geoffrey E. McIntyre AM - Chairman/Trustee Dr. Graham R. D. Jones - Trustee Edward (Terry) O’Hanlon - Trustee

July, 2013

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Central Districts Rowing Association Regattas Nine regattas including sprint and standard distance Championships were scheduled, including the first Newcastle Grammar School Regatta which was held at Berry Park. The standard distance CDRA Championships were cancelled due to flooding of the Manning River.

Total seats entered for the nine regattas were 6,160 at an average of 684 seats per regatta, compared with an average of 567 per regatta in 2011/2012. The average of 684 seats per regatta is approximately 100 per regatta higher than the previous highest average.

Other Championship Regattas Rowers from Central Districts achieved some good results at National and State level including:  Jessica Richardson of Newcastle University being a member of the winning Women’s Under 23 Quad Scull at the Australian Championships.  Newcastle Grammar winning three State Championship events.  CDRA crews winning seven Australian Masters Championship events and having rowers in another four winning composite crews.  CDRA crews winning eight NSW Masters Championships and having rowers in another six winning composite crews.

Association Membership During the season St Joseph’s Regional College Port Macquarie and Hastings Regional Rowing Group were admitted as Associated Clubs by the Association.

Representatives of St Joseph’s High School Aberdeen attended the Association General Meeting in October to outline plans with Scone Grammar School to reactivate rowing at Lake Glenbawn in the Upper Hunter area.

Regatta Equipment The Association’s equipment used for the management of regattas was expanded through the purchase of an electronic timing system, which apart from some teething problems provided a quicker system of recording and uploading regatta results.

Annual Rowing Camp A rowing camp attended by junior rowers drawn from the Hunter area was held at Newcastle Rowing Club in January with coaches from within the Association and Lizzi Chapman and Steve Whittington arranged by Rowing NSW. Their attendance and expertise was very much appreciated.

Appreciation All of the Association’s activities are conducted on a volunteer basis and the work of the volunteers is very much appreciated, particularly the Boat Race Officials, Brian Kelleher for undertaking the draws and results and John McLeod for his work as Secretary/Treasurer.

Graham Nix President

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Northern Rivers Rowing Association NRRA continues to maintain a high profile as an association both in the Northern Rivers region as well as with Rowing NSW. This is due to the hard work and unity of this committee, the BROs and the rowers and members and friends of all the rowing clubs.

I am pleased to announce that the association has a new member, Coffs Harbour Rowing Club. We welcome them into NRRA and wish them well for the future.

Again the regatta season has been successful with eight regattas and two marathons being undertaken. However, as in the last two seasons, competitor numbers are down. We are trying to address this trend. Results this year saw Tweed winning the Club, Open, Mixed and individual sections, (Peter Faint); Lower Clarence taking out the Junior section and Women’s single scull (Keryn Saunders); Grafton the Masters section ; and the Men’s master’s single scull, Iluka (Dan Fadey).

On a very encouraging and exciting note for the region, one of our ex-rowers, Leah Saunders, was chosen to row in the Bicentennial cup and the Youth Olympics.

As in past years, floods have again caused the cancellation of regattas, this time the South Grafton High School Regatta and once again, the NRRA Age Championships. Luckily the Iluka regatta was held the day before one of the three floods that saw Grafton Rowing Club sheds go underwater. The NRRA Masters Regatta was a near casualty of these continuing rains, but thanks to the good call of Peter Faint, Tim Rose and Bob Meehan, it was held. This regatta is one where, as it is the Association, not an individual club regatta, a more active involvement by the Association in the running of the regatta is required. I thank all the volunteers who stood up and were counted on the day, as well as the host club, Murwillumbah.

The recent introduction by Rowing NSW of the affiliation fee has placed another strain on the financial status of clubs in the Northern Rivers area, especially the smaller ones. We are scheduled to have discussions with Rowing NSW with regards to proposed benefits to rowers and rowing in the area.

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Our BROs continue to be strength of and to NRRA. We certainly can be proud of them, their ongoing and tireless work making our regattas the success that they are, and the generosity of some of them officiating not only at NRRA regattas, but also at SIRC. We thank them as always, for this. You continue to be a credit to our Association. We are also seeing more people commence training to become a BRO. Thanks to Rowing NSW, and in particular Ron Beattie, a training and examination weekend was held in December 2012, allowing some trainees to achieve full qualification status or upgrade to Level Two.

As always, I extend my thanks, to all the coaches, volunteers, families and friends of rowing for their continuing support, work and enthusiasm.

My final thanks must go to all committee members, for the support given to this Association and to myself, and for the unity and collegiality that has been shown throughout the season. In particular I would like to thank our secretary, Bob Meehan, who is stepping down from this position after three years of hard work. I wish him well for the future.

Lisa Cottee President NRRA 2013

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Results & Achievements

Interstate Rowing Championships Sydney International Regatta Centre – NSW – March 23, 2013

Interstate Women’s Single Scull, Nell Slatter Cup – 6th Tess Gerrand (Sydney) 1st: QLD, 2nd: VIC, 3rd: TAS, 4th: WA, 5th: SA, 6th: NSW

Interstate Men’s Single Scull, Presidents Cup – Silver Sasha Belonogoff (Sydney University) 1st: WA, 2nd: NSW, 3rd: TAS, 4th: QLD, 5th: VIC, 6th: ACT

Interstate Women’s Lightweight Quad, Victoria Cup – Bronze Jo Wood (Sydney University), Sarah Pound (UTS), Marianna Doumanis (Sydney University), Laura Dunn (UTS) 1st: WA, 2nd: TAS, 3rd: NSW, 4th: VIC, 5th: QLD, 6th: SA

Interstate Men’s Lightweight Four, Penrith Cup – Bronze Dean Robinson (Sydney), Simon Nola (Sydney), Edward de Carvalho (Sydney University), Dennis Bernhardsson (Sydney) 1st: QLD, 2nd: TAS, 3rd: NSW, 4th: WA, 5th: VIC

Interstate Women’s Youth Eight, Bicentenary Cup – GOLD Isabella Wells (Mosman), Rachael Kiely (Mosman), Kelly Parker (UTS), Leah Saunders (Sydney), Genevieve Horton (Mosman), Jessie Allen (Mosman), Coco Bryant (Mosman), Georgina Gotch (Mosman), Millicent Cheetham (Sydney) 1st: NSW, 2nd: VIC, 3rd: QLD, 4th: WA, 5th: SA

Interstate Men’s Youth Eight, Noel F Wilkinson Cup – GOLD Benjamin Scott (Sydney University), Harry Foxton (Sydney University), Alex Purnell (Sydney University), Ross Jarvis (Mosman), Nick Wheatley (Sydney University), Jack Hargreaves (Sydney University), Peter Koster (Sydney University), Jonathon Rundle (Sydney University), Franc Gourlas (Sydney University) 1st: NSW, 2nd: SA, 3rd: WA, 4th: VIC, 5th: TAS, 6th: QLD

Interstate Women’s Eight, Queens Cup – 5th Anna O’Brien (UTS), Elise Andrews (UTS), Caitlin McCormack (UTS), Holly Lawrence (Sydney University), Candice Williams (Sydney University), Sarah Cook (Sydney University), Nicola Metcalfe (Sydney University), India Evans (Sydney University), Kendall Brodie (Sydney) 1st: VIC, 2nd: QLD, 3rd: WA, 4th: SA, 5th: NSW, 6th: TAS, 7th: ACT

Interstate Men’s Eight, Kings Cup – GOLD Samson Loch (Sydney University), Francis Hegerty (Sydney University), James Chapman (Sydney), Spencer Turrin (Sydney), Nick Purnell (Sydney University), Matt Ryan (Sydney University), Fergus Pragnell (Sydney University), Dan Noonan (Mosman), Tobias Lister (Sydney University) 1st: NSW, 2nd: VIC, 3rd: SA, 4th: WA, 5th: QLD, 6th: TAS, 7th: ACT

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Australian Masters Rowing Championships Lake Burley Griffin – ACT – April 25-28, 2013

Interstate Women’s Masters Quad Scull – Bronze Sandra Rourke (Leichhardt), Krystine Macready (St George), Kathleen Hextell (Drummoyne), Tamsin Brew (North Shore) 1st: VIC, 2nd: QLD, 3rd: NSW, 4th: ACT, 5th: TAS

Interstate Men’s Masters Quad Scull – 4th Stephen Irons (St George), Marc Bindner (St George), Sean Abbott (Mosman), Ken Ambler (Sydney) 1st: VIC, 2nd: TAS, 3rd: QLD, 4th: NSW, 5th: ACT

Interstate Women’s Masters Eight – Bronze Kirsten Liljeqvist (Sydney), Pip Cumming (Sydney University), Tiffany Hutcheson (Mosman), Nicki Blackwell (North Shore), Dianne Williams (Leichhardt), Sarah Holey (Sydney University), Angela Conry (Leichhardt), Caroline Vernon (Leichhardt), Robert Wright (Mosman) 1st: QLD, 2nd: ACT, 3rd: NSW, 4th: VIC, 5th: TAS

Interstate Men’s Masters Eight – Bronze Brad Smith (Glebe), Kenneth Major (Glebe), William Moyes (UNSW), Robert Newlinds (UNSW), John Struik (Mosman), Thomas Brown (Old Ignatians), Robert McNeill (Drummoyne), Dan O’Callaghan (Leichhardt), Rebecca Harrison (Drummoyne)

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NSW Sprint Championships Women’s Under 16 Single Scull Women’s Under 19 Single Scull 1st Romola Davenport, Sydney, 1:54.63 1st Jessie Allen, Mosman

Women’s Under 16 Double Scull Women’s Under 19 Double Scull 1st Ascham School, 1:46.18, Georgina Masters, 1st Mosman, 1:41.30, Isabella Wells, Jessie Mimi Hall Allen

Women’s Under 16 Quad Scull Women’s Under 19 Pair 1st Loreto Normanhurst, Sarah Munro, Emma 1st Mosman, 1:51.15, Genevieve Horton, Fanayan, Alexandra McInerney, Alexandra Jessie Allen Mahoney, Cox: Annabelle Gray Women’s Under 19 Quad Scull Men’s Under 16 Single Scull 1st Newcastle Grammar, 1:36.48, Tia-Rose 1st Nick Filmer, Newcastle Grammar, 1:43.22 Mills, Chloe Hutchinson, Madeleine Gentizon, Caitlin Davis Men’s Under 16 Double Scull 1st Newcastle Grammar, 1:37.71, Hamish Women’s Under 19 Coxed Four Burge, Nick Filmer 1st Loreto Normanhurst, 1:52.46, Rose Beasley, Emma Fessey, Alexandra Cooksey, Men’s Under 16 Quad Scull Madelyn Picone, Cox: Katja Pearsall 1st Kinross Wolaroi, 1:34.34, Liam Taylorwood- Roe, Hamish Ellis-Peck, Zac Whitehead, Men’s Under 19 Single Scull Joseph Hamblin 1st Thomas Whitehead, Kinross Wolaroi, 1:39.84 Women’s Under 17 Single Scull 1st Madeline Hawthorne, Kinross Wolaroi, Men’s Under 19 Double Scull 1:56.62 1st St George, 1:31.82, James Chuter, Benjamin Crooks Women’s Under 17 Double Scull 1st Newcastle Grammar, 1:43.89, Tia-Rose Men’s Under 19 Quad Scull Mills, Caitlin Davis 1st Kinross Wolaroi, 1:25.59, Luke Weeks, Thomas Whitehead, Benjamin Watt, Eden Women’s Under 17 Quad Scull Taylorwood-Roe 1st Newcastle Grammar, 1:44.99, Jemma O'Carroll, Tia-Rose Mills, Sarah Brown, Caitlin Men’s Under 19 Coxless Pair Davis, Cox: Ben Boyle 1st Kinross Wolaroi,1:38.78, Lloyd Lockwood, Logan Brockman Men’s Under 17 Single Scull 1st Tom Schramko, Mosman, 1:40.00 Men’s Under 19 Coxless Four 1st Mosman, 1:43.01, Tom Schramko, Men’s Under 17 Double Scull Christopher Burns, Robert Tucker, Dominic 1st Newcastle, 1:33.11, Kip Hamiltons, Odin Glover Mackintosh Men’s Under 19 Coxed Four Men’s Under 17 Quad Scull st 1 Kinross Wolaroi, 1:32.06, Alexander Amos, st 1 Kinross Wolaroi, 1:33.29, Alexander Amos, Lloyd Lockwood, Logan Brockman, Hugh John Thompson, Benjamin Watt, Hugh Alston Alston, Cox: Kellie O'Connor

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Women’s Under 21 Single Scull Women’s Under 23 Quad Scull 1st Victoria Delipetar, UTS, 1:50.59 1st Mosman, 1:50.88, Courtney Toombes, Lucinda Clay, Eliza Sheridan, Rowena Women’s Under 21 Double Scull Meredith 1st UTS, 1:45.14, Victoria Delipetar, Lauren Temm Men’s Under 23 Single Scull 1st Charles Marriott, Mosman, 1:38.80 Women’s Under 21 Pair 1st Mosman, 1:46.34, Coco Bryant, Rachael Men’s Under 23 Double Scull Kiely 1st Mosman, 1:35.56, Charles Marriott, Ross Jarvis Women’s Under 21 Quad Scull 1st Mosman, 1:34.71, Georgia Miansarow, Men’s Under 23 Coxless Pair Jessie Allen, Genevieve Horton, Rachael Kiely 1st Mosman, 1:42.14, Charles Marriott, Michael Bernerius Men’s Under 21 Single Scull 1st Alexander Lazarou, Sydney, 1:38.85 Men’s Under 23 Quad Scull 1st Kinross Wolaroi, 1:25.52, Luke Weeks, Men’s Under 21 Double Scull Thomas Whitehead, Benjamin Watt, Eden 1st Sydney, 1:34.42, Lachlan Hine, Thomas Taylorwood-Roe Birtwhistle Men’s Under 23 Coxless Four Men’s Under 21 Coxless Pair 1st Kinross Wolaroi, 1:30.40, Alexander Amos, st 1 Sydney, 1:43.31, Alexander Lazarou, Ben Lloyd Lockwood, Logan Brockman, Hugh Wainwright Alston Men’s Under 21 Quad Scull Women’s Open Lightweight Single Scull st 1 Sydney, 1:26.37, Alexander Lazarou, Ben st 1 Natalie Matthews, UTS, 1:52.43 Wainwright, Thomas Birtwhistle, Danial O’Malley Jones Women’s Open Lightweight Double Scull 1st Leichhardt, 1:50.25, Janine Lippi, Sandra Men’s Under 21 Coxed Four Rourke 1st Sydney, 1:34.55, Alexander Lazarou, Ben Wainwright, Thomas Birtwhistle, Daniel Men’s Open Lightweight Single Scull O'Malley-Jones, Cox: Millicent Cheetham 1st Simon Nola, Sydney, 1:38.59

Women’s Under 23 Single Scull Men’s Open Lightweight Double Scull 1st Rachael See, Sydney, 1:50.68 1st Sydney, 1:32.47, James Gerofi, Hugh McLeod Women’s Under 23 Double Scull 1st Sydney, 1:37.84, Leah Saunders, Rachael Men’s Open Lightweight Pair See 1st Balmain, 1:42.79, James Waldersee, Peter Waldersee Women’s Under 23 Pair 1st Mosman, 1:46.57, Coco Bryant, Georgina Men’s Open Lightweight Quad Scull Gotch 1st Sydney, 1:25.39, Hugh McLeod, Dean Robinson, Simon Nola, James Gerofi

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Men’s Open Lightweight Coxless Four Women’s Masters Eight 1st Sydney, 1:30.56, James Gerofi, Simon Nola, 1st North Shore, 1:45.50, Madeleine Gross, Dean Robinson, Hugh McLeod Susan Walter, Charlotte Tanner, Selina Pyle, Fiona Jefferies, Karyn Knowles, Renai Women’s Open Single Scull Venables, Nicki Blackwell, Cox: Jan Williams 1st Anna O’Brian, UTS, 1:48.06 Men’s Masters Single Scull Women’s Open Double Scull 1st Swan River, 1:48.62, 2nd Canberra, 1:48.75, st 1 UTS, 1:39.30, Emma Molenaar, Anna rd 3 James Taylor, Mosman, 1:58.69 O’Brien Men’s Masters Double Scull Women’s Open Pair st 1 Leichhardt, 1:49.72, Brian Davis, David 1st Sydney, 1:41.28, Leah Saunders, Rachael Hogan See Men’s Masters Quad Scull Women’s Open Quad Scull 1st St George, 1:46.40, Ian Toll, Graham 1st UTS, 1:36.72, Natalie Mathews, Elizabeth Williams, Henry Battam, Graeme Thorburn Halsall, Elise Andrews, Anna O’Brian Men’s Masters Coxless Pair Men’s Open Single Scull st 1 Mosman, 1:43.18, John Struik, John May 1st Danjels Reedman, UTS, 1:35.32 Men’s Masters Coxless Four Men’s Open Double Scull 1st St George, 1:46.40, Graham Williams, 1st Canberra, 1:30.39, 2nd Glebe, 1:30.42, Brad Graeme Thorburn, Ian Toll, John Rowell Smith, Kenneth Major Men’s Masters Coxed Four Men’s Open Quad Scull st 1 Mosman, 1:40.97, Phillip Titterton, John st 1 Macquarie University, 1:33.06, Connor May, Mark Lewarne, Mark Connaghan, Whyntie, Seamus Thomson, Justin White, Cox: Robert Wright Benjamin Hackett Men’s Masters Eight Men’s Open Coxless Pair st 1 Mosman, 1:38.69, Phillip Titterton, Mark st 1 Glebe, 1:31.93, Brad Smith, Kenneth Major Connaghan, Mark Lewarne, John May, John Women’s Masters Single Scull Struik, Graeme Farrell, James Taylor, Robert 1st Krystine Macready, St George, 2:07.16 Drury, Cox: Robert Wright

Women’s Masters Double Scull Women’s Adaptive Single Scull st 1st Mosman, 2:01.57, Anne Taylor, 1 Kathleen Murdoch, Nepean, 1:58.36 Margaret Small Women’s Adaptive Double Scull st Women’s Masters Quad Scull 1 Nepean, 1:52.13, Palmina Grady, Kathleen 1st Mosman, 1:53.07, Libby Vanderheide, Murdoch Anne Taylor, Margaret Small, Liz Burrows Men’s Adaptive Single Scull st Women’s Masters Coxless Four 1 Stephen Knott, Balmain, 2:02.64 1st North Shore, 2:06.04, Fiona Jefferies, Karyn Men’s Adaptive Double Scull Knowles, Renai Venables, Nicki Blackwell 1st Balmain, 2:04.96, Stephen Knott, Peter Allsopp

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NSW Rowing Championships Championship Schoolgirl Single Scull Championship Schoolboy Eight 1st Isabella Wells, Mosman, 8:29.16 1st Scotch College, 6:03.21, 2nd Shore, 6:06.14, Alastair Holmes A Court, Tom Scott, Robert Championship Schoolgirl Double Scull Wells, Sam Horsley, Nick Horwitz, James Riley, 1st Radford College, 7:45.44, 2nd Newcastle Mark Brinker, Dylan Boakes, Cox: Angus Grammar, 7:45.88, Chloe Hutchinson, Caitlin Tinworth Davis Championship Women’s Adaptive TA/A Championship Schoolgirl Coxed Quad Scull Single Scull st nd 1 Radford College, 7:33.83, 2 Ruyton Girls, st 1 Kathryn Ross, 4:45.89 7:39.77, 3rd Hunter Valley Grammar, 7:44.06, Claire Hart, Georgia Bowd, Aimee Hill, Emma Championship Women’s Adaptive LTA Single Killalea, Cox: Patrick Hart Scull 1st Kathleen Murdoch, 4:18.05 Championship Schoolgirl Coxed Four 1st Newcastle Grammar, 7:40.89, Tia-Rose Championship Men’s Adaptive TA/A Single Mills, Madeleine Gentizon, Chloe Hutchinson, Scull Caitlin Davis, Cox: Ben Boyle 1st Erik Horrie, 5:08.70

Championship Schoolgirl Eight Championship Men’s Adaptive LTA Single 1st Carey Grammar, 7:00.50, 2nd Queenwood, Scull 7:02.78, Zoe Elvy, Saskia Hartog, Georgia Dee, 1st Stephen Knott, Balmain, 4:26.87 Lucy Lillas, Gillian Horne, Anna Neville, Rafaela Championship Women’s Adaptive LTA Stalph, Sophie Deans, Cox: Danielle Pettit Double Scull Championship Schoolboy Single Scull 1st Nepean, 3:59.99, Palmina Grady, Kathleen 1st Tom Schramko, Mosman, 7:36.47 Murdoch

Championship Schoolboy Double Scull Championship Men’s Adaptive LTA Double 1st Canberra Grammar, 6:51.35, 2nd Mosman, Scull 6:51.50, Robert Tucker, Dominic Glover 1st Balmain, 3:57.40, Alexander Bentley, Stephen Knott Championship Schoolboy Coxed Quad Scull 1st Kinross Wolaroi, 6:47.37, Luke Weeks, Championship Women’s Under 16 Single Thomas Whitehead, Benjamin Watt, Eden Scull Taylorwood-Roe, Cox: Ross Alston 1st Romola Davenport, Sydney, 3:56.45

Championship Schoolboy Coxed Four Championship Women’s Under 16 Double 1st Kinross Wolaroi, 6:49.29, Alexander Amos, Scull Lloyd Lockwood, Logan Brockman, Hugh 1st Tara School, 3:57.59, Elizabeth Gordon, Alston, Cox: Kellie O'Connor Olivia Bartram

Championship Women’s Under 16 Coxed Quad Scull 1st Loreto Kirribilli, 3:42.89, Poppy Wills, Sophie De Angelis, Elise Dixon, Tara Rigney, Cox: Charlotte Shackley

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Championship Men’s Under 16 Single Scull Championship Women’s Under 19 Double 1st Corio Bay, 3:40.37, 2nd Nick Filmer, Scull Newcastle Grammar, 3:43.65 1st Brisbane & GPS, 7:45.12, 2nd Brisbane & GPS/University of Queensland, 7:48.37, 3rd Championship Men’s Under 16 Double Scull Tweed Heads/University of Queensland, st 1 Newcastle Grammar, 3:29.89, Bronson 7:49.08, Kate Rowan [UQBC], Emily Carey Elsley, Nick Filmer [TWEED]

Championship Men’s Under 16 Coxed Quad Championship Women’s Under 19 Quad Scull Scull st 1 University of Queensland Composite, st 1 Newcastle Grammar, 3:18.26, Xavier 6:53.08, Ellen Pozzi [UQBC], Emily Carey Logan, Harry Thomas, Bronson Elsley, Nick [TWEED], Isabella Wells [MOSM], Kate Rowan Filmer, Cox: Gabby Angus [UQBC]

Championship Women’s Under 17 Single Championship Women’s Under 19 Coxed Scull Four st nd 1 Cathedral, 8:30.44, 2 Trinity Lutheran, 1st Queenwood, 7:37.22, Lucy Lillas, Gillian rd 8:31.64, 3 Anais Alonso, Sydney, 8:32.11 Horne, Rafaela Stalph, Sophie Deans, Championship Women’s Under 17 Double Cox: Danielle Pettit Scull Championship Men’s Under 19 Single Scull st 1 Tara School, 7:49.14, O’Gorman Bridie, st 1 Robin Molen-Grigull, Mosman, 7:25.65 Kate O’Gorman Championship Men’s Under 19 Double Scull Championship Women’s Under 17 Coxed 1st Centenary/Commercial, 6:57.45, 2nd Quad Scull Sydney University, 6:59.16, Nicholas Minch, 1st Tara School, 7:37.43, Olivia Bartram, Alex Purnell Isabella Bianchini, Kate O'Gorman, O'Gorman Bridie, Cox: Chantelle Winter Championship Men’s Under 19 Quad Scull 1st Kings, 6:18.48, James Greentree, Will Championship Men’s Under 17 Single Scull Taylor, Scott Munro, Robert Black 1st Maxwell Duignan, Penrith, 7:36.46 Championship Men’s Under 19 Coxed Four Championship Men’s Under 17 Double Scull 1st Commercial, 6:49.74, 2nd Mercantile, st nd 1 Cathedral, 7:14.29, 2 Cathedral, 7:15.03, 6:53.76, 3rd Kings, 6:58.41, Will Taylor, Scott 3rd Penrith, 7:16.65, Hamish Cullen, Maxwell Munro, Hamish Rowe, Robert Black, Duignan Cox: Hamish Robertson

Championship Men’s Under 17 Coxed Quad Championship Women’s Under 21 Single Scull Scull st 1 Drummoyne, 6:58.56, Michael Bishop, st 1 Georgina Gotch, Mosman, 8:11.16 Thomas Payne, Lucian John, Sebastian Schwartz, Cox: Will Guthleben Championship Women’s Under 21 Quad Scull 1st UTS, Sophie Jerapetritis, Lauren Temm, Championship Women’s Under 19 Single Kelly Parker, Victoria Delipetar 7:20.58 Scull 1st Swan River, 8:15.70, 2nd Isabella Wells, Mosman, 8:19.63

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Championship Women’s Under 21 Coxless Championship Men’s Under 23 Coxless Pair Pair 1st Sydney University, 6:52.58, Thomas Sacre, 1st Adelaide University/Adelaide, 7:25.16, 2nd Nick Wheatley Mosman/Swan River, Georgina Gotch, 7:28.48 Championship Women’s Elite Lightweight Championship Women’s Under 21 Eight Single Scull 1st Melbourne University, 6:42.70, 2nd 1st Huon, 8:01.93, 2nd Huon, 8:07.35, 3rd Brisbane & GPS, 6:52.70, 3rd Carey Grammar, Georgia Miansarow, Mosman, 8:10.87 6:59.42, Championship Women’s Elite Lightweight Championship Men’s Under 21 Single Scull Double Scull 1st Ross Jarvis, Mosman, 7:19.65 1st Melbourne University, 7:38.76, 2nd UTS, 7:41.03, Laura Dunn, Sarah Pound Championship Men’s Under 21 Quad Scull 1st Toowong Composite, 6:14.36, 2nd Sydney Championship Women’s Elite Lightweight University, Benjamin Edwards, Daniel Quad Scull Whitehead, Benjamin Scott, Harry Foxton, 1st Hanoi, 6:58.41, 2nd Brisbane & GPS, 6:14.98 7:02.69, 3rd UTS, 7:09.71, Natalie Matthews, Sally Medhurst, Sophie Jerapetritis, Emma Championship Men’s Under 21 Coxless Pair Molenaar 1st Melbourne University, 6:48.61, 2nd Sydney University, Peter Koster, Jonothan Rundle, Championship Men’s Elite Lightweight Single 6:51.91 Scull 1st Jost Schoemann-Fink, UTS, 7:10.56 Championship Men’s Under 21 Eight 1st Scotch College, 5:59.38, 2nd Melbourne Championship Men’s Elite Lightweight University, 6:01.76, 3rd Sydney University, Double Scull Nicholas Minch, Alex Purnell, Benjamin 1st UTS/Sydney, 6:52.26, Hugh McLeod [SRC], Edwards, Daniel Whitehead, Harry Foxton, Franz Gravenhorst [UTS] Benjamin Scott, Jonothan Rundle, Peter Championship Men’s Elite Lightweight Quad Koster, Cox: Franc Gourlas, 6:02.10 Scull Championship Women’s Under 23 Single 1st Sydney, 6:05.35, Hugh McLeod, Dean Scull Robinson, Joshua Taylor, Dennis Bernhardsson 1st Adelaide, 7:59.53, 2nd Brisbane & GPS, rd Championship Men’s Elite Lightweight 8:06.35, 3 Toowong, 8:09.33 Coxless Pair Championship Women’s Under 23 Coxless 1st Tamar, 6:44.00, 2nd Toowong, 6:47.45, 3rd Pair Commercial/Toowong, 6:49.23 1st Swan River/WARC, Adelaide, 7:38.02, 2nd University/Adelaide, 7:39.48, 3rd Championship Men’s Elite Lightweight Coxless Four Mosman/Swan River, Georgina Gotch, 7:39.50 1st Tamar/Toowong, 6:12.31, 2nd Swan River Championship Men’s Under 23 Single Scull Composite, 6:19.47, 3rd Toowong/Pine Rivers, 1st Melbourne University, 7:09.18, 2nd 6:24.88 Buckingham, 7:11.28, 3rd Thomas McClintock,

Sydney University, 7:12.68

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Championship Men’s Elite Lightweight Eight Championship Women’s Elite Eight 1st Toowong Composite, 6:00.94, 2nd Sydney 1st Mosman, 6:40.42, Sophie Deans, Rowena Composite, 6:06.58, Hugh McLeod [SRC], Meredith, Isabella Wells, Georgina Gotch, William Clark [MOSM], James Waldersee Jessie Allen, Genevieve Horton, Coco Bryant, [BALM], Dennis Bernhardsson [SRC], Dean Rachael Kiely, Cox: Chelsea Duncan Robinson [SRC], Jack Hanley [NUBC], Franz Gravenhorst [UTS], Simon Nola [SRC], Championship Men’s Elite Single Scull 1st Mercantile, 6:59.67, 2nd Sasha Belonogoff, Cox: Millicent Cheetham [SRC] Sydney University, 7:03.65 Championship Women’s Elite Single Scull 1st Corio Bay, 7:45.85, 2nd Adelaide, 7:46.76, Championship Men’s Elite Double Scull st rd 1 Sydney University, 6:29.59, Sasha 3 Commercial, 7:47.49 Belonogoff, Ryan Edwards Championship Women’s Elite Double Scull 1st Brisbane & GPS/Commercial, 7:04.80, 2nd Championship Men’s Elite Quad Scull st rd 1 Mosman, 5:57.80, Charles Marriott, Ross Mercantile/Adelaide, 7:09.75, 3 Adelaide Mercantile, 7:12.96 Jarvis, Kieran Kobelke, Daniel Noonan

Championship Women’s Elite Quad Scull Championship Men’s Elite Coxless Pair st nd 1st Brisbane & GPS, 6:56.36, 2nd UTS, 7:01.84, 1 Adelaide/Murray Bridge, 6:42.62, 2 Sydney, 6:45.59, Spencer Turrin, Alexander Anna O'Brien, Caitlin McCormack, Laura Honson, Elizabeth Halsall Lloyd

Championship Women’s Elite Coxless Pair Championship Men’s Elite Coxless Four st nd 1st Mercantile/Sydney, 7:21.79, Tess Gerrand 1 Adelaide Composite, 6:08.69, 2 Sydney Composite, 6:09.61, Jordan Hooper [MERC], [SRC], Katrina Bateman [MERC] Harrison Casey [MUBC], Spencer Turrin [SRC], Championship Women’s Elite Coxless Four Alexander Lloyd [SRC] 1st Melbourne Uni Composite, 6:48.59, Charlotte Sutherland [MERC], Tess Gerrand Championship Men’s Elite Coxed Four 1st Sydney, 6:33.47, Edward White, Scott [SRC], Katrina Bateman [MERC], Lucy Stephan Woodward, Matthew Edstein, Tom Gunton, [MUBC] Cox: Scott Trayhurn

Championship Men’s Elite Eight 1st Sydney University, 5:43.85, Christopher Cunningham-Reid, Ryan Edwards, Cameron Girdlestone, Jack Hargreaves, Sasha Belonogoff, Nicholas Purnell, Hamish Playfair, Fergus Pragnell, Cox: Toby Lister

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Edward Trickett NSW Grade Championships Women's C Grade Quad Scull Women’s D Grade Eight 1st Brisbane Water 3:28.98, Michelle Hall, 1st Sydney 3:32.44, Kirsten Liljeqvist, Phoebe Hancock, Rani Walsh, Solest Genevieve Becker, Ellen Towers, Bryony Cole, Montgomery Eleanor Marshall, Stephanie Harper, Jennifer Edge, Romola Davenport, Cox: Millicent Men’s C Grade Eight Cheetham 1st Sydney 2:59.09, Jack Van Der Vegt, Timothy Stanway, Max Brenner, Zac Men's D Grade Quad Scull Bengtsson, Theodore Cominos, Lachlan Hine, 1st St George 3:12.28, Airton Granja Ramos Michael Keene, Daniel O'Malley-Jones, Cox: Junior, Joel Tankard, Daniel Duffy, Airton Millicent Cheetham Granja Ramos

Men's Novice Single Scull Men's B Grade Single Scull 1st Macquarie University 3:41.68 Connor Clark 1st Mosman 7:22.93, Tom Schramko

Men's D Grade Single Scull Men's A Grade Single Scull 1st Newcastle 3:40.42 Lucas McBeath 1st Sydney University 7:11.35, Nicholas Purnell

Men's B Grade Double Scull Men's Adaptive Single Scull 1st Canberra 6:47.01, 2nd Sydney 6:51.10, Dean 1st Balmain 4:25.84, Stephen Knott Robinson, Michael Keene Women's Adaptive Single Scull Men's A Grade Double Scull 1st Balmain 4:31.08, Julia Story 1st Sydney University 6:51.09, Benjamin Scott, Women's C Grade Coxless Pair Harry Foxton 1st St George 4:03.21, Elyse Niall, Rebecca Women's B Grade Coxless Pair Bates 1st Leichhardt 9:06.69, Samantha Reardon, Men's C Grade Single Scull Jane Hutchison 1st Newcastle 3:31.32, Lucas McBeath Women's A Grade Coxless Pair st Women's Novice Double Scull 1 Mosman 7:36.24, Jessie Allen, Genevieve 1st University of NSW 4:07.83, Emily Horton O'Loughlin, Laura Coleman-Meyer Women's C Grade Double Scull 1st Sydney 3:49.50, Ellen Schiffler, Anais Women's D Grade Double Scull 1st Nepean 3:48.32, Anna O'Rourke, Kathleen Alonso Murdoch Men's C Grade Coxed Four st Men's D Grade Coxed Four 1 Sydney 3:18.99, Zac Bengtsson, Timothy st Stanway, Theodore Cominos, Jack Van Der 1 Leichhardt 3:23.97, Gerald Lundgren, Alexander Farkash, Thomas Reid, Jack Buster, Vegt, Cox: Romola Davenport Cox: Belinda Brigham

Men's B Grade Quad Scull 1st Sydney 6:20.70, Sean Madeley, Thomas Birtwhistle, Lachlan Hine, Alexander Lazarou

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Men's A Grade Quad Scull Men's C Grade Double Scull 1st Sydney University 6:18.23, Benjamin Scott, 1st St George 3:25.70, Kurt Armstrong, Aidan Thomas McClintock, Jonothan Rundle, Harry Mullooly Foxton Women's C Grade Coxed Four Women’s B Grade Eight 1st Sydney 3:47.18, Samantha Doyle, Eleanor 1st Leichhardt 8:03.51, Hannah Pollard, Angela Marshall, Bryony Cole, Jennifer Edge, Cox: Pantangco, Stephanie Johnstone, Grace Allen, Millicent Cheetham Laura Hanlon, Kristin Moss, Isabella Moore, Men’s D Grade Eight Belinda Brigham, Cox: Amy Pottie 1st Sydney 3:07.27, Charles Lloyd Jones, Women's Adaptive Double Scull Martin Ward, Mark Barrett, Scott Turner, 1st Nepean 4:05.01, Palmina Grady, Kathleen Archie Law, Stephen Graham, David Murdoch Greenslade, Roger Brighton, Cox: Scott Trayhurn Men's Adaptive Double Scull 1st Balmain 4:17.83, John-Henry Mallam, Women's D Grade Quad Scull Nikolai Olding 1st Capital Lakes 3:38.14, 2nd Nepean 3:45.66, Palmina Grady, Lorraine Handley, Anna Men's C Grade Quad Scull O'Rourke, Kathleen Murdoch 1st St George 3:10.12, James Chuter, Benjamin Crooks, Nicholas Harrison, Daniel Duffy Women's B Grade Single Scull 1st St George 8:37.60, Amanda Behrendt Women’s C Grade Eight 1st Sydney 3:27.74, Phoebe Donovan, Women's A Grade Single Scull Samantha Doyle, Ellen Towers, Bryony Cole, 1st UTS 8:11.51, Laura Dunn Eleanor Marshall, Stephanie Harper, Jennifer Men's A Grade Coxless Four Edge, Leah Saunders, Cox: Millicent Cheetham 1st Sydney University 6:25.98, Thomas Sacre, Women's Novice Single Scull Christopher Cunningham-Reid, Jack 1st Mosman 4:26.76, Bernadette Smith-Kerr Hargreaves, Nick Wheatley

Women's D Grade Single Scull Men's C Grade Coxless Pair 1st Capital Lakes 4:15.59, 2nd Black Mountain 1st Balmain 3:36.52, James Armati, Michael 4:16.94, 3rd St George 4:17.67, Danika Wright Wiseman

Women's B Grade Double Scull Women's C Grade Single Scull 1st Leichhardt 7:59.70, Brigitte Hadley, Daniela 1st Sydney 4:06.01, Phoebe Donovan Borgert Men's Novice Double Scull Men's B Grade Coxless Pair 1st Canberra 3:38.89, Michael McCormack, 1st Canberra 7:17.39, Tom Perry, Joseph Nathan Kennedy Gubler Men's D Grade Double Scull Men's A Grade Coxless Pair 1st St George 3:34.54, Airton Granja Ramos, 1st Sydney 6:59.95, Edward White, Tom Aidan Mullooly Gunton

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Women's D Grade Coxed Four 1st Latrobe University 3:57.44, Megan Smylie, Sarah Sansom, Sophie Cooper, Lucy Laussen, Cox: Stephanie Eaves

Women's B Grade Quad Scull 1st Brisbane Water 7:25.18, Michelle Hall, Phoebe Hancock, Rani Walsh, Solest, Montgomery

Men’s B Grade Eight 1st Sydney 6:06.94, Jack Van Der Vegt, Daniel O'Malley-Jones, Sam Hardy, Lachlan Hine, Scott Woodward, Theodore Cominos, Edward White, Tom Gunton, Cox: Angus Bagby

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NSW Masters Championships Men's D Double Scull Men's A Single Scull 1st. Mosman 3:33.85, Sean Abbott, Mark 1st. Glebe 3:42.78, Brad Smith Williams

Men's A-B Pair Men's D Coxless Four 1st. Glebe 3:32.97, Brad Smith, Kenneth 1st. St George/Old Ignatians/DRC Rowers Major, 3:22.95, Marc Bindner (STGEO), Robert Glendenning (DRC), Simon Glascott (OLDIG), Men's A-B Double Scull Steven Harrison (STGEO) 1st. Glebe 3:22.09, Brad Smith, Kenneth Major, Men's D Quad Scull 1st. Mosman 3:15.38, James Taylor, Sean Men's A-B Coxless Four Abbott, Paul Bartels, Mark Williams 1st. Balmain 3:15.59, Nicholas Smith, Evan Sturrock, James Armati, Saxon Lyne Men's E Pair 1st. Glebe 3:45.79, Terry Davis, Kim Mackney Men's B Single Scull 1st. Mosman 3:48.53, Sean Abbott Men's E Double Scull 1st. Sydney 3:32.98, Carl Quitzau, Ken Ambler Men's C Pair 1st. Sydney 3:37.31, David Greenslade, Roger Men's E Coxless Four Brighton 1st. Glebe 3:29.27, Anthony Blower, John Briggs, Terry Davis, Kim Mackney Men's C Double Scull 1st. Leichhardt 3:29.06, Richard Medway, Men's E Quad Scull Gerard Quinn 1st. St George/Sydney 3:16.68, Stephen Irons (STGEO), Peter McLaren (STGEO), Ken Ambler Men's C Coxless Four (SRC), Steven Harrison (STGEO) 1st. DRC Rowers/Old Ignatians/Leichhardt 3:31.19, Dan O'Callaghan (LEICH), Robert Men's E Eight Glendenning (DRC), Simon Glascott (OLDIG), 1st. Glebe 3:10.50, Mark Tietjen, Mark Robert McNeill (DRC) McKeown, Anthony Blower, John Briggs, Terry Davis, Kim Mackney, Brad Smith, Kenneth Men's C Quad Scull Major, Cox: Sam Holst 1st. Glebe 3:09.46, Marc Sundstrom, Mark Tietjen, Brad Smith, Kenneth Major Men's F Single Scull 1st. Manning River 4:00.36, Roy Halliday Men's C Eight 1st. Sydney 3:01.12, Martin West, Ken Rikard- Men's F Pair Bell, Mark Barrett, Stephen Graham, Archie 1st. Glebe 3:42.00, Terry Davis, Kim Mackney Law, Carl Quitzau, David Greenslade, Roger Men's F Coxless Four Brighton, Cox: Scott Trayhurn 1st. Glebe 3:29.87, Anthony Blower, John Men's D Single Scull Briggs, Terry Davis, Kim Mackney 1st. DRC Rowers 3:46.14, Maurice Sizzi Men's F Quad Scull Men's D Pair 1st. Manning River 3:28.63, Graham Nix, 1st. St George 3:39.95, Stephen Irons, Steven Richard Reddel, Roy Halliday, John Corbett Harrison

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Men's F Eight Men’s Masters I-J Coxless Quad Scull 1st. Mosman 3:18.63, John Newcomb, Peter 1st. St George/The Lakes Rowers 4:04.77, Jack Spasojevic, John Hardy, Mark Campbell, Boerma (STGEO), Graeme Thorburn (STGEO), Timothy Sheridan, John Myburgh, John Struik, Lance Reeve (LAKES), Ian Toll (STGEO) John May, Cox: Robert Wright Women's A Single Scull Men's Masters G Single Scull 1st. St George 4:05.54, Amanda Behrendt 1st. Manning River 4:02.60, Graham Nix Women's A-B Double Scull Men's Masters G Coxless Pair 1st. Brisbane Water 3:50.76, Rani Walsh, 1st. Mosman 4:03.37, John Struik, John May Solest Montgomery

Men's Masters G Double Scull Women's A-B Coxless Four 1st. Manning River 3:44.61, Richard Reddel, 1st. St George/Brisbane Water 3:49.60, Graham Nix Carolyn Withey (STGEO), Rani Walsh (BRISW), Solest Montgomery (BRISW), Wendy Miller Men's Masters G Coxless Four (STGEO) 1st. Mosman 3:34.75, John Hardy, Mark Connaghan, John Struik, John May Women's A-B Quad Scull 1st. St George/Brisbane Water 3:34.92, Rani Men's G Eight Walsh (BRISW), Solest Montgomery (BRISW), 1st. Mosman 3:26.52, Michael North Ash, Wendy Miller (STGEO), Andrea Cooze (STGEO) Phillip Titterton, Peter Mayoh, Mark Connaghan, John Hardy, John Newcomb, John Women's A-C Pair Struik, John May, Cox: Robert Wright 1st. Sydney/DRC Rowers 4:09.15, Kathleen Hextell (DRC), Kirsten Liljeqvist (SRC) Men’s Masters H Single Scull 1st. Lake Macquarie 4:01.79, Bruce Sharp Women’s Masters B Single Scull 1st. St George 4:07.91, Amanda Behrendt Men’s Masters H Double Scull 1st. St George 4:03.91, Chris Woodham, Women's C Single Scull Henry Battam 1st. North Shore 4:13.93, Tamsin Brew

Men's H-J Pair Women's C Double Scull 1st. St George 4:24.65, Ian Toll, Graham 1st. St George 3:56.38, Krystine Macready, Williams Andrea Cooze

Men's H-J Coxless Four Women's C Quad Scull 1st. St George 4:07.15, Henry Battam, Chris 1st. Port Macquarie/North Shore/St George Woodham, Ian Toll, Graham Williams 3:36.03, Krystine Macready (STGEO), Amanda Behrendt (STGEO), Tamsin Brew (NSHR), Kim Men's H-J Eight Chilton (PTMAC) 1st. St George/Leichhardt 4:00.70, Jack Boerma (STGEO), Henry Battam (STGEO), John O'Brien (STGEO), Chris Woodham (STGEO), Denis Tracey (LEICH), Graeme Thorburn (STGEO), Ian Toll (STGEO), Graham Williams (STGEO), Cox: Jacky Peile

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Women's C Eight Women's E Quad Scull 1st. St George/Balmain/Lake 1st. Leichhardt 3:51.02, Deanna Fekete, Macquarie/North Shore/Port Macquarie Dianne Williams, Anne Parbury, Angela Conry 3:33.02, Krystine Macready (STGEO), Danika Women's E Eight Wright (STGEO), Kim Chilton (PTMAC), Tamsin Brew (NSHR),, Tess Jeffery (LMRC), Mishella 1st. Leichhardt/Mosman 3:40.66, Liz Burrows Duzel (LMRC), Geertje Ijpma (BALM), Susan (MOSM), Kathryn Alexander (MOSM), Virginia Van Ewyk (LEICH), Caroline Vernon (LEICH), Robinson (STGEO), Cox: Jacky Peile Dianne Williams (LEICH), Deanna Fekete Women's D Single Scull (LEICH), Angela Conry (LEICH), Anne Parbury 1st. St George 4:16.10, Krystine Macready (LEICH), Cox: Chloe Congdon

Women's D Double Scull Women’s Masters F Single Scull 1st. Port Macquarie/St George 4:00.36, 1st. Leichhardt 4:32.29, Sandra Rourke Krystine Macready (STGEO), Kim Chilton Women’s Masters F Double Scull (PTMAC) 1st. Mosman 4:11.24, Anne Taylor, Margaret Women's D Coxless Four Small 1st. Leichhardt 4:00.42, Deanna Fekete, Women’s Masters F Coxless Four Dianne Williams, Angela Conry, Anne Parbury 1st. Sydney University Women’s 4:03.90, Ann Women's D Quad Scull Tout, Jill Moore, Jo Pollett, Kerrie Bigsworth 1st. North Shore/Lake Macquarie/Port Macquarie 3:44.17, Tess Jeffery (LMRC), Kim Women’s Masters F Quad Scull Chilton (PTMAC), Ann Campbell (LMRC), 1st. Mosman 3:51.58, Kathryn Alexander, Anne Taylor, Margaret Small, Liz Burrows Tamsin Brew (NSHR) Women’s Masters F Eight Women's D Eight 1st. Leichhardt/DRC Rowers 3:37.62, Caroline 1st. North Shore 3:47.41, Susan Walter, Jan Vernon (LEICH), Lydia Miladinovic (DRC), Anne Williams, Linda McDonald, Janet Mathews, Selina Pyle, Susan Wannan, Madeleine Gross, Parbury (LEICH), Angela Conry (LEICH), Deanna Fekete (LEICH), Dianne Williams Nicki Blackwell, Cox: Alison Scott (LEICH), Katherine Collings (LEICH), Daniela Women’s Masters G Single Scull Borgert (LEICH), Cox: Chloe Congdon 1st. Mosman 4:40.81, Margaret Small

Women's E Single Scull Women’s Masters G Double Scull 1st. DRC Rowers 4:34.21, Lindy Nisbett 1st. Sydney 4:40.34, Kaye Smythe, Dorothy De Women's E Double Scull George 1st. Leichhardt 3:59.76, Sandra Rourke, Janine Women’s Masters G Coxless Quad Scull Lippi 1st. North Shore 4:07.10, Madeleine Gross, Women's E Coxless Four Linda McDonald, Susan Wannan, Susan 1st. Sydney University Women’s 3:51.31, Walter Gillian O'Malley, Jill Moore, Jo Pollett, Kerrie Women’s Masters G-J Coxless Pair Bigsworth 1st. Sydney University Women’s 4:48.42, Susan Barnett, Mary Boland

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Women’s Masters G-J Eight 1st. DRC Rowers/North Shore/Lake Macquarie 3:55.87, Patricia McMeekin (NSHR), Jan Williams (NSHR), Linda McDonald (NSHR), Susan Walter (NSHR), Jeanette Beeton (LMRC), Susan Wannan (NSHR), Madeleine Gross (NSHR), Alex Warner (DRC), Cox: Alison Scott

Women’s Masters H-J Single Scull 1st. Port Macquarie 5:22.62, Carry Williamson

Women’s Masters H-J Double Scull 1st. Lake Macquarie/Port Macquarie 4:53.70, Carry Williamson (PTMAC), Jeanette Beeton (LMRC)

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Presentation Awards SCHOOLGIRLS SHIELD Loreto Normanhurst

SCHOOLBOYS SHIELD The Shore School

COMBINED JUNIOR SHIELD Newcastle Grammar

COMBINED UNDER 20 SHIELD Mosman Rowing Club

WOMEN’S SENIOR & OPEN SHIELD UTS Rowing Club

MEN’S SENIOR & OPEN SHIELD Sydney Rowing Club

WOMEN’S ELITE & U23 SHIELD UTS Rowing Club

MEN’S ELITE & U23 SHIELD Sydney Rowing Club

SPENCER GRACE OAM COMBINED MASTERS SHIELD St George Rowing Club

RNSW HONOURS RECIPIENTS TROPHY Mosman Rowing Club

BOHEMIA CRYSTAL RIVER CUP Sydney Rowing Club

KEVYN WEB OAM POINTSCORE – RNSW SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIPS Mosman Rowing Club

RNSW SCHOOLBOY HEAD OF THE RIVER POINTSCORE The Shore School

EDWARD TRICKETT NSW GRADE CHAMPIONSHIPS POINTSCORE Sydney Rowing Club

CENTRAL DISTRICTS ROWING ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP Lake Macquarie Rowing Club

NORTHERN RIVERS ROWING ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP Tweed Heads & Coolangatta Rowing Club

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GRADE POINTSCORE

GRADE A GRADE B Sydney Rowing Club Sydney Rowing Club

GRADE C GRADE D St George Rowing Club Leichhardt Rowing Club

L.E. STEPTO MEMORIAL PREMIERSHIP SHIELD St George Rowing Club

AWARDS FOR ACHIEVEMENT

NOVICE OF THE YEAR Samantha Pett (Central Tablelands Rowing Club)

COXSWAIN OF THE YEAR Robert Wright (Mosman Rowing Club)

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Katie Kershaw

SCHOOLGIRL COACH OF THE YEAR Adam de Koning & Richard Coakley (Queenwood)

SCHOOLBOY COACH OF THE YEAR David Jennings (The Shore School)

NSW COACH OF THE YEAR Alfie Young (Mosman Rowing Club, Queenwood)

OARSWOMAN OF THE YEAR Tess Gerrand (Sydney Rowing Club)

OARSMAN OF THE YEAR Spencer Turrin (Sydney Rowing Club)

RUSTY ROBERTSON MBE AWARD Nick Garratt (Mosman Rowing Club)

KEVYN WEBB OAM AWARD Terry Maher

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RNSW Representatives in Australian Teams

2012 WORLD ROWING U23 CHAMPIONSHIPS – Trakai Galve, Lithuania (July 11 – 15) W8+ (6th) BM8+ (Bronze) Sally Kehoe (Sydney University) Spencer Turrin (Sydney) Tess Gerrand (Sydney) Alexander Lloyd (Sydney) Sarah Cook (Sydney University) Tom Morris (coach)(Sydney) Nick Garratt (coach)(Mosman)

BM4+ (5th) LW2x (5th) Scott Woodward (Sydney) Bronwen Watson (Sydney University) Aarong Wright (Mosman) 2012 WORLD ROWING SENIOR NON- William Raven (cox) (Sydney University) OLYMPIC & JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – BM4x (Bronze) Plovdiv Lake, Bulgaria (August 15 – 19) Ryan Edwards (Sydney University) th Alexander Belonogoff (Sydney University) LM8+ (5 ) Jay Ditmarsch (Mosman) Oli Zuk (UTS) Mark Prater (coach)(Sydney University) JM4+ (11th) 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES – Dorney Lake, Great Franc Gourlas (Sydney University) Britain (July 28 – August 4) JM4- (9th) M4x (Bronze) Jesse Coyle (Sydney) Adam Vine-Hall (coach)(Sydney) Dan Noonan (Mosman) JM4x (16th) M4- (Silver) James Chapman (Sydney) Daniel Whitehead (Sydney University) th M8+ (6th) JW4- (5 ) Matt Ryan (Sydney University) Jessie Allen (Mosman) Georgie Gotch (Mosman) Nick Purnell (Sydney University) Francis Hegerty (Sydney University) Alfie Young (coach)(Mosman) Sam Loch (Sydney University) 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES – Dorney Lake, Tobias Lister (cox) (Sydney University) Great Britain (August 31 – September 2) Curtis Jordan (coach)(NSWIS) ASM1x (Silver) th M2- (5 ) Erik Horrie (Dragons) Brodie Buckland (Sydney University) 2013 WORLD ROWING CUP I – Penrith, th LM2x (13 ) Australia (March 22 – 24) Rod Chisholm (UTS) M4x #1 (Bronze) th W4x (4 ) Chris Morgan (Sydney) Amy Clay (Mosman) Nick Purnell (Sydney University) W2x (Silver) Mark Prater (coach)(Sydney University) Brooke Pratley (Sydney University)

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M4x #2 (4th) Simon Nola (Sydney)

M2x (Bronze) Alexander Belonogoff (Sydney University) Ryan Edwards (Sydney University)

M1x #1 (Silver) Kieran Kobelke (Mosman)

M8+ #1 (Bronze) Christopher Cunningham-Reid (Sydney University) Jack Hargreaves (Sydney University) Nick Wheatley (Sydney University) Tom Sacre (Sydney University)

M8+ #2 (5th) Tobias Lister (cox) (Sydney University)

M4- #1 (Silver) Spencer Turrin (Sydney) Alexander Lloyd (Sydney) Tom Morris (coach)(Sydney)

M4- #2 (Gold) James Chapman (Sydney)

LM2x #2 (4th) Edward de Carvalho (Sydney University) Rick van Hooydank (coach)(Sydney University)

W2- (Bronze) Tess Gerrand (Sydney) Nick Garratt (coach)(Mosman)

W8+ (Gold) 2013 WORLD ROWING CUP II – Dorney Lake, Tess Gerrand (Sydney) Great Britain (June 21 – 23) Genevieve Horton (Mosman) M4x (4th) Nick Garratt (coach)(Mosman) Nick Purnell (Sydney University) LW1x (Bronze) Alexander Belonogoff (Sydney University) Sarah Pound (UTS) Kieran Kobelke (Mosman) Ellen Randell (coach)(UTS) M4- (Gold) Spencer Turrin (Sydney) Alexander Lloyd (Sydney)

W2- (7th) Tess Gerrand (Sydney)

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Obituaries We regret to report the deaths of the following members since our last report:

Jack Doig August 2012 Esteemed Glebe Rowing Club Life member Jack Doig, passed away on Sunday 19th August 2012. Jack joined the club 1935 and was Vice Captain under Captain Reg Stride in 1944, during his time at the club he was a much loved member and will never be forgotten.

Bob Allen August 2012 Bob rowed in the 1960s and continued through to the 1980s. He was a highly regarded lightweight rower with many successes over a long period of time, and he won the Champion Lightweight Sculls of Australia three times, the last being in 1989, aged 40. Bob has had a long illness, suffering from myelodysplastic anaemia, a form of leukaemia, requiring many blood transfusions, and he has been constantly in and out of hospital over recent years. He has been living in Geraldton with his sister Beth. In these last weeks he developed complications leading to pneumonia.

Don Croot AM January 2013 Don’s involvement with rowing began in New Zealand where he held the following honours and positions: Life Member of West End Rowing Club NZ, Chairman of National Regatta Committees NZ, 1950 - British Empire Games Lake Karapiro – New Zealand Men’s Eight Reserve, 1965 – New Zealand Manager of Australia-New Zealand Test Series, 1967 – New Zealand Manager of the FISA North American Championships – St Catherines, 1967 – New Zealand Manager of the United States National Championships – Philadelphia, 1968 – New Zealand Assistant Chef de Mission - Mexico Olympic Games. Following his arrival in Australia Don joined the Balmain Rowing Club and served with distinction as President of the club for over 16 years as well as holding the following positions: Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the NSW Rowing Association for eight years, and Australian Team Manager to five world rowing events including the 1984 Olympic Games, Life Member, Balmain Rowing Club; Life Member, NSW Rowing Assn; Life Member and former President Union of Rowers, Chairman and Deputy Chairman, NSW Rowing Assn eight years; Manager, five Australian Rowing Teams, including 1984 Olympics, Los Angeles and served as an Australian Selector eight years. Don will be greatly missed by both the sport and his family.

Bill Dankbaar March 2013 It is with the deepest regret that we advise the passing of Bill Dankbaar. Bill had been battling pancreatic cancer and passed away with his family at his side. An Olympian, champion oarsman and successful coach Bill was a very talented sportsman. Our sympathies are with Bill's family.

Ernie Chapman OAM March 2013 Ernie’s involvement with rowing commenced at the Balmain Rowing Club where he learnt to row. He was an outstanding rower from an early age and clearly moving toward National selection. Ernie transferred from Balmain to Sydney Rowing Club in order to further his rowing and went on to compete in the 1952 Summer Olympics rowing in the two seat of the Australian eight which finished with a bronze medal. Ernie served as vice-captain of Sydney Rowing Club for eight consecutive seasons from 1951. He was the club president in two tenures from 1975 to 1978 and then from 1979 till 1995. Ernie will be greatly missed by the Union, the Boat Race Officals and his family.

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Jerry Koutts April 2013 We are saddened to hear of the sudden death of Jerry Koutts who died peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of 2nd April. Jerry was instrumental in helping set up the rowing program at Ascham School. Larger than life, loved and respected by so many, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Ann, his daughters Nina, Georgia and Alexandra, and his granddaughter Beth.

Ray Jones May 2013 Ray Jones, while at a Scotch Dance in Balmain in 1952-3 met Bob Stone, who rowed with Leichardt Rowing Club (Ray’s Father, Chief Petty Officer Bertie Jones had competed in rowing events in the Australian Navy). Ray joined and within weeks won his first race, a novice pair on the 4th July 1953 at Drummoyne. This was later followed by more important wins in lightweight and heavyweight events including two NSW State Championships in lightweight fours (1954 and 1955) and two NSW State Championships in Lightweight events (1954 and 1955). Sadly state representation was not introduced for another two years. From 2000 Ray battled stomach cancer and its secondary manifestations, eventually succumbing in January 2013. He is much missed.

David Ward June 2013 Dave Ward from Leichhardt Rowing Club passed away Thursday morning, 20th June, in Nepean Hospital after a long illness. David in his later years had served as a President of the New South Wales Union of Old Oarsmen, (now Union of Rowers) and as a young man had been a Secretary of Leichardt Rowing, and a lightweight champion oarsman in both eights and fours in the late 1940’s. Aged 85 years he is fondly remembered by club members particularly those of the Leichhardt Old Rowers with whom he enjoyed many regular reunions. Condolences go to David’s family. May David rest in peace.

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Financial Reports

ROWING NEW SOUTH WALES INC. ABN 16 289 721 685 & ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES

ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

CONTENTS PAGE

Statement of comprehensive income 1

Statement of financial position 2

Statement of cash flows 3

Notes to the Financial Statements 4 – 11

Directors’ Declaration 12

Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members 13- 14

Compilation Report 15

Detailed Income and Expenditure Statement 16 - 17

ROWING NEW SOUTH WALES INC. ABN 16 289 721 685 & ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

Note 2013 2012

$ $

Revenue 2 1,089,581 1,238,314

Employee Benefits Expense (465,292) (410,895) Depreciation Expense (25,768) (16,501) Interest Charges (3,216) - Administration & Regatta Expenses (577,657) (800,314)

Surplus before Income Tax Expense 17,648 10,604

Income Tax Expense 3 - -

Surplus after Income Tax 17,648 10,604

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2013

Note 2013 2012 $ $

CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents 4 421,679 385,094 Trade and Other Receivables 5 4,320 50,629 Other 6 14,750 11,862 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 440,749 447,585

NON-CURRENT ASSETS LE Stepto Memorial Trust Fund 8 83,254 84,479 Property, Plant and Equipment 9 104,058 88,102

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 187,312 172,581

TOTAL ASSETS 628,061 620,166

CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and Other Payables 10 45,101 72,633 Others 10,075 - Leave liability 5,297 - Provisions 12 15,836 35,798

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 76,309 108,431

NON CURRENT LIABILITIES Lease liability 22,369 -

TOTAL NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 22,369 -

TOTAL LIABILITIES 98,678 108,431

NET ASSETS 529,383 511,735

MEMBERS’ ACCUMULATED FUNDS Accumulated Surplus 13 529,383 511,735

TOTAL MEMBERS’ ACCUMULATED FUNDS 529,383 511,735

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

Note 2013 2012 $ $

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Receipts from Members and Third Parties 1,115,444 1,190,355 Interest Received 16,446 23,639 Interest Paid (3,216) - Payments to Suppliers & Employees (1,078,031) (1,306,978)

Net Cash provided from/ (used in) Operating Activities 16(a) 50,643 (92,984)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Payment for Property, Plant & Equipment (9,293) (3,328)

Payment for Lease Liability (4,765) -

Net Cash used in Investing Activities (14,058) (3,328)

Net Increase in Cash Held 36,585 (96,312)

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Financial Year 385,094 -

Cash transferred from New South Wales Rowing Association - 481,406

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Financial Year 16(b) 421,679 385,094

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

1 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Consolidation The financial statements consolidate the financial results of Rowing NSW Incorporated, and the LE Stepto Memorial Trust Fund. The Incorporated Association & its Controlled Entities together are referred to as the Economic Entity.

Basis of Accounting Rowing New South Wales Inc. is incorporated in the state of New South Wales under the Associations Incorporations Act 2009. The financial statements of the Economic Entity have been prepared as Special Purpose Financial Statements for use by the Board and Members of the Incorporated Association and for the purposes of complying with the New South Wales legislation the Associations Incorporation Act 2009. The financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the Economic Entity is not a reporting entity because there are unlikely to be any other users of the financial statements as all users can obtain information specific to their needs upon demand.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement requirements specified by the Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') and the disclosure requirements of AASB 101 'Presentation of Financial Statements', AASB 107 'Statement of Cash Flows', AASB 108 'Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors', AASB 1031 'Materiality' and AASB 1048 'Interpretation and Application of Standards'. These financial statements do not conform with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB').

The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historic costs and do not take into account changing money values or, except where specifically stated, current valuations of non-current assets. The preparation of the financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the incorporated association's accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements, are disclosed in note paragraph titled ‘Critical Accounting Adjustments’.

Financial Statements Preparation The classification “Members’ Accumulated Funds” is used in the financial statements as the Incorporated Association has no shareholders. It is believed the use of the classification “Equity” would be misleading as such no statement of equity has been prepared.

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

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet mandatory, have not been early adopted by the incorporated association for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2013. The incorporated association has not yet assessed the impact of these new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations.

Income Tax The Incorporated Association is exempt from income tax by virtue of Section 50–45 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. As such no provision for income tax has been made and tax-effect accounting has not been adopted.

Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and short-term deposits in the Statement of Financial Position comprise cash at bank and on hand together with short-term deposits with an original maturity of twelve months or less.

Trade and Other Receivables Trade receivables, which generally have 90 day terms, are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an allowance for doubtful debts.

An allowance for doubtful debts is made when there is objective evidence that the Economic Entity will not be able to collect the debts. Bad debts are written off when identified.

Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are brought to account at cost less where applicable any accumulated depreciation and any impairment of value. The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment 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 depreciable amount of all property, plant and equipment, including building improvements, are depreciated over their useful lives commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.

The depreciation is charged on a straight line basis and the following rates used for each class of asset are as follows:

Building Improvements 5% Boats, Motors and Equipment 9% - 33% Office Equipment and Fixtures 10% - 33% Motor Vehicles 12.5%

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

Leases The determination of whether an arrangement is or contains a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement and requires an assessment of whether the fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset.

A distinction is made between finance leases, which effectively transfer from the lessor to the lessee substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of leased assets, and operating leases, under which the lessor effectively retains substantially all such risks and benefits.

Finance leases are capitalised. A lease asset and liability are established at the fair value of the leased assets, or if lower, the present value of minimum lease payments. Lease payments are allocated between the principal component of the lease liability and the finance costs, so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Leased assets acquired under a finance lease are depreciated over the asset's useful life or over the shorter of the asset’s useful life and the lease term if there is no reasonable certainty that the company will obtain ownership at the end of the lease term.

Operating lease payments, net of any incentives received from the lessor, are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

Employee Benefits Provision is made, as a current liability, for the legal liability to permanent employees for annual leave and long service leave. Long service leave is not provided until a permanent employee attains five years continuous service. Sick leave is brought to account as incurred.

Contributions are made by the economic entity to nominated employee superannuation funds and are charged as expenses when incurred. Apart from statutory obligations the Association has no other legal obligation to provide benefits to employees on retirement.

Maintenance and Repairs Maintenance, repair costs and minor renewals are charged as expenses when incurred.

Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in relation to assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. Management bases its judgements, estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on other various factors, including expectations of future events, management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting judgements and estimates will seldom equal the related actual results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

Estimation of useful lives of assets The economic entity determines the estimated useful lives and related depreciation and amortisation charges for its property, plant and equipment. The useful lives could change significantly as a result of technical innovations or some other event. The depreciation charge will increase where the useful lives are less than previously estimated lives, or technically obsolete or non-strategic assets that have been abandoned or sold will be written off or written down.

Adjustments of Comparatives Subsequent to signing the financial report for the year ended 30 June 2012, an overstatement of revenue and an overstatement of assets in Stepto Trust of $5,000 were identified. The comparative numbers have been amendment to correct this overstatement.

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ROWING NEW SOUTH WALES INC. ABN 16 289 721 685 & ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

2013 2012 $ $

REVENUE

Member Subscriptions 229,056 220,201 Regatta Entry Fees 676,755 626,904 Interest Received 16,446 23,639 Grants 55,000 70,000 Income from Member Activities 112,324 297,570 1,089,581 1,238,314

3 INCOME TAX EXPENSE

The Association is exempt from income tax by virtue of Section 50-45 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

4 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Current Cash at Bank 421,179 383,979 Cash on Hand 0 614 Deposit 500 500 421,679 385,094

5 TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Current Trade Debtors 4,320 50,629

6 OTHER ASSETS

Current Prepayments 14,750 11,862

7 INVESTMENTS

The Association is the sole beneficiary of the LE Stepto Memorial Trust Fund and through the Trust Deed able to approve the trustees appointed to the trust. Accordingly demonstrating the ability to control the trust.

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ROWING NEW SOUTH WALES INC. ABN 16 289 721 685 & ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

2013 2012 $ $

8 LE STEPTO MEMORIAL TRUST FUND

Represented by:

Cash at Bank – In the name of LE Stepto Trust 83,254 84,479

9 PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT

Non-Current

Boats and Motors - At Cost 51,084 44,720 Less: Accumulated Depreciation 23,122 17,198 27,962 27,522

Regatta Equipment - At Cost 37,710 37,710 Less: Accumulated Depreciation 23,779 18,723 13,931 18,987

Office Equipment – At Cost 17,989 15,060 Less: Accumulated Depreciation 14,526 9,065 3,463 5,995

Motor Vehicles - At Cost 42,191 42,191 Less: Accumulated Depreciation 11,867 6,592 30,324 35,598

Motor Vehicles - Lease 32,432 - Less: Accumulated Depreciation 4,054 - 28,378 -

Total Property, Plant & Equipment 104,058 88,102

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ROWING NEW SOUTH WALES INC. ABN 16 289 721 685 & ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

2013 2012 $ $

10 TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Current Trade Creditors and Accruals 45,101 72,633

12 PROVISIONS

Current Provision for Annual Leave 15,836 35,798

15,836 35,798

13 ACCUMULATED SURPLUS

Accumulated Surplus at Beginning of Year 511,735 - Asset transfer from The New South Wales Rowing Association - 501,131 Surplus for the year 17,648 10,604

Accumulated Surplus at End of Year 529,383 511,735

14 AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION

Amounts received, or due and receivable, by ESV Chartered Accountants for:

Audit of the Financial Statements 7,500 7,500 Other Services - 250

7,500 7,750

15 SEGMENT REPORTING

The Economic Entity operates in the sport of rowing in the State of New South Wales.

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ROWING NEW SOUTH WALES INC. ABN 16 289 721 685 & ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

2013 2012 $ $

16 CASH FLOW INFORMATION

(a) Reconciliation of Surplus to Net Cash provided by Operating Activities

Surplus after Income Tax 17,648 10,604

Non-Cash Flows and Non-Operating Items in Surplus:

Depreciation 25,768 16,501 Donation in kind - (12,500) Other 1,225 (1,406) Changes in Assets & Liabilities: Decrease / (Increase) in Trade and Other Receivables 46,309 (16,820) Decrease / (Increase) in Other Assets (2,888) - Decrease in Trade and Other Payables (17,457) (106,253) (Decrease) / Increase in Income In Advance - (4,187) Increase / (Decrease) in Current Provisions (19,962) 6,936

Net Cash used in Operating Activities 50,643 (92,984)

(b) Reconciliation of Cash

For the purposes of the Statement of cash flows, cash includes cash and at call deposits with banks, and investments in money market instruments, net of bank overdrafts. Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the Statement of cash flows is reconciled to the related items in the Statement of financial position as follows:

Cash and Cash Items 421,679 385,094

17 CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

Finance Lease Payable – minimum lease payment - Not later than twelve (12) months 5,297 - - Between twelve (12) months and five (5) years 22,369 - 27,666 -

The motor vehicle lease is on a thirty-six (36) months term lease with rent payable monthly in advance. A residual value of $17,662 is to be paid at the end of the lease. The lease liability is secured by the vehicle subject to the lease.

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ROWING NEW SOUTH WALES INC. ABN 16 289 721 685 & ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

The directors have determined Rowing New South Wales Inc. & its Controlled Entities (“the economic entity”) is not a reporting entity and these special purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting policies in Note 1 to the financial statements. The special purpose financial statements have been prepared to meet the financial reporting requirements of the economic entity and to provide financial information to members.

The directors declare that the financial statements set out on pages 1 to 10 are drawn up in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 so as to give a true and fair view of the economic entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2013 and of its performance, as represented by the results of its operations and its cash flows, for the financial year ended on that date.

In the directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the economic entity can meet its debts as and when they become due and payable.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors and is signed for and on behalf of the directors by:

Director ...... Ivan Adlam President

Director ...... Bryan Weir Deputy President

Dated: 21/08/2013

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Independent Auditor’s Report to the members of Rowing New South Wales Incorporated

Report on the Financial Report

We have audited the accompanying financial report of Rowing New South Wales Incorporated, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2013, the statement of 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 management’s assertion statement.

Management's Responsibility for the Financial Report

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Association Incorporations Act 2009 (NSW), and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We 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 about 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 entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, 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.

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Opinion

In our opinion, the financial report presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Rowing New South Wales Incorporated as at 30 June 2013, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the Association Incorporations Act 2009 (NSW) and other mandatory professional and statutory reporting requirements in Australia.

Basis of Accounting

Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to the financial report which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report is prepared to assist Rowing New South Wales Incorporated to comply with the financial reporting provisions of the Association Incorporations Act 2009 (NSW) and the association’s constitution. As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose.

Dated at Sydney on the 22nd day of August 2013.

ESV

Tim Valtwies Partner

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Compilation Report to the members of Rowing New South Wales Incorporated

The additional financial data presented on pages 16 to 17 are in accordance with the books and records of Rowing New South Wales Inc. & its Controlled Entities (“the economic entity”), which have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our audit of the economic entity for the year ended 30 June 2013. It will be appreciated that our audit did not cover all details of the attached financial data.

Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on such financial data and in particular no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given. Neither the firm nor any member of the firm undertakes responsibility in any way whatsoever to any person (other than the economic entity) in respect of such data, including any errors or omissions however caused.

Dated at Sydney on the 22nd of August 2013.

ESV

Tim Valtwies Partner

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ROWING NEW SOUTH WALES INC. ABN 16 289 721 685 & ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES

DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

2013 2012 $ $

INCOME

Operations 10,582 Presentation Dinner 10,631 Aust Championship Seat Fees 57,063 Kings Cup Luncheon 17,814 28,003 Youth Cup (245) 78,423 Under 23 Junior Fundraiser 105,742 Australian University Games 1,113 30,000 Youth Olympics 2013 34,989 SIRR Regatta 43,870 ERG Challenge 18,182 Club & School Regatta Income 174,017 128,600 Late Seat Fees 8,134 11,324 Equipment Hire 23,934 26,654 Boatshed Charges 2,750 2,500 Canada Bay Charges 17,673 18,004 RNSW Regattas 284,179 225,812

Development Coaching Income 39,507 34,983 Income From Trusts 3,475 2,054 Other Income 12,633 State Teams 4,716 4,990

Administration Affiliation Fees 37,687 42,641 Grants & Sponsorships 68,670 118,521 Levys 78,508 78,060 Other Admin Income 1,478 1,477 Metro Competitor 82,332 81,342 Regional Competitor 25,516 23,222 Metro Junior 95,777 90,174 Regional Junior 14,581 13,690 AAGPS Competitor 5,527 4,745 Supporting Member 341 2,659 Transfer Fees 1,500 931 Recreational Members 3,559 3,436

1,089,581 1,238,314

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ROWING NEW SOUTH WALES INC. ABN 16 289 721 685 & ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES

DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

2013 2012 $ $

EXPENDITURE

Operations Presentation Dinner 0 15,598 Aust Championship Seat Fees 0 57,741 Kings Cup Luncheon 33,725 27,027 Youth Cup 14,937 68,016 Under 23 Fundraiser 0 105,906 Australian Uni Games 1,113 16,063 Youth Olympics 22,988 ERG Challenge 950 Regatta Admin Expenses 48,897 30,741 SIRC Venue Hire 54,512 61,787 Regatta Timing Services 4,815 3,927 Regatta Volunteer Support 8,058 21,829 Regatta Host Income Share 68,755 64,889 BRO Expenses 10,550 16,041 Boatshed Expenses 8,439 13,237 8,468 Boat Holders 4,655 6,295 Regatta Programs 5,268 5,560 Medical 6,480 5,280 Trophies & Medalions 20,708 21,955 Operations Staff 107,421 115,661

Development Coaching and Development 13,533 18,314 545 Trust Disbursements 0 3,569 NSWIS 2,000 277 Clinics & Camps 15,061 12,187 State Team Expenses 48,706 39,986 Development Staff 82,131 69,989

Administration Office Admin Expenses 61,582 60,892 13,149 Travel Expenses 43,557 30,746 Rowing Manager 8,877 10,904 Telecommunications 25,059 22,169 Bank Fees 5,173 5,550 Sponsor Serving 26,306 31,748 Consulting Fees 20,748 32,420 Staff Costs 286,009 225,246 ing, Postage and Stationery 15,605 Membership Expenses 10,918 6,160

1,071,933 1,227,710

SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 17,648 10,604

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Our Supporters The Association relies heavily on the support of a number of Sponsors, Merchandisers and Service Providers who assist the Association either through traditional sponsor relationships or through in- kind support or the provision of significantly discounted goods and services. Most of these relationships have been nurtured over many years and the benefits to the Association and our membership are becoming quite significant.

MAJOR STAKEHOLDERS

PARTNERS

SUPPORTERS NEW SOUTH WALES UNION OF ROWERS, PARK PRINTING, THE CARBINE CLUB, LAKESIDE RESTAURANT, AMBULANCE SERVICE AUSTRALIA

Rowing New South Wales acknowledges the support of our many clubs and schools who have sponsored races at State Championships or supported the Association through the provision of facilities and equipment this season. Rowing New South Wales is also extremely grateful for the support of the Trusts and Unions reported upon previously; particularly the LE Stepto Trust and the ER Bromley Trust.