2013-2014ATHLETICS WA ANNUAL REPORT 2013 - 2014 Kim Mickle won silver at the World Championships and capped off a great year by claiming the Athlete of the Year award ahead of Sally Pearson. Grant Ward has been Kim’s long standing coach and they have formed a remarkable partnership. The 2014 Bankwest Gallipoli Run is fast becoming one of the most attractive fun runs on the calendar. TABLE OF CONTENTS ATHLETICS WA DIRECTORY 2 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 3 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE 5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT 6 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS 2013/2014 Perth Track Classic 8 World Championships 10 Strive Track and Field Season 11 WA State Championships 11 Australian All Schools 12 Australian Junior Championships 13 Development Target Talent Program 14 Coaching 15 Officials 16 Clubs 18 Transition Program 19 Go for 2 & 5 Indigenous Development Program 20 Out of Stadium Cross Country Season 23 Bankwest Gallipoli Run 26 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS 2013/2014 28 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS 2013/2014 32 STATEMENT BY THE BOARD 2013/2014 33 INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT 2013/2014 36 Page 1 ATHLETICS WA DIRECTORY • Life Members The following individuals have been recognized for their significant contributions to athletics in Western Australia and are Life Members of Athletics WA: Peter Bacich John Gilmour Steve McMahon Patricia Carr Lindsay Glass Steve Mladenis David Carr Jackie Halberg Fred Napier * Jacquie Cattermole Valerie Hancock * Ed Neimanis * Rick Cattermole Joan Harris Pamela O’Connell Robert Chalmers Robert Harris * Chilla Porter Gwen Chester * Arthur Hindle * Valerie Prescott William Collier * Ross Holland Jeanette Robertson Martin Crowe Kevan Hook * Wendy Ryan Frank Day * EV Horsley Margaret Saunders Shirley de la Hunty * Beris Johnson Bruce Stanton Margaret Devine Terry Jones Anne Stingemore Jacqui Dufall * Don Keane Stephen Stingemore Yvonne Flavel Doug Lambert Russell Stranger Brian Foley * Persephone Lazarakis June Streeter Lyn Foreman Anne Masters George Tempest * Geoff Garnett OAM Ray Mawson James Taylor Bruce Wilson Ellen McKenzie * Mavis Tempest * Deceased • WAAC Board Members David Van der Walt (Chairman) Mickey Arthur Kelly Botha Mal Harford (D / Chairman) Marissa Bechta Rebecca Bridge (Nov) John Forbes Stephen Stingemore Darren Wright • Staff Members Chief Executive Officer Development Manager Competition Manager Wayne Loxley John de Bes / Mel Tantrum Kylie Wheeler Operations Manager Administrative Assistant TID Consultant Stephen Stingemore Sharon Brown Sarah Jamieson Clubs Officer Officials Coordinator Accountant Consultant Jayne Mitchell Marion Buchanan Bronwyn Christie Book Keeper Nicola Albrecht Page 2 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Western Australian Athletics Commission (Inc) 2013 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 6.30pm Tuesday 24th September 2013 1. Present: D. Van der Walt (Chairman), M. Harford (D/Chairman), J. Taylor, M. Bechta, J. Forbes C. Porter, D. Wright, S. Stingemore and W. Loxley (CEO). Apologies: R. Bridge The Chairman opened the meeting at 5.30 pm and welcomed all in attendance. 2. Minutes of the Previous Meeting: It was moved S. Stingemore and seconded C. Porter that the minutes be accepted as a true and accurate record of the meeting. Carried unanimously. 3. Business Arising: None 4. 2012/ 2013 Annual Report, Annual Accounts and Auditor’s Statement It was moved M. Harford and seconded J. Forbes that the Annual Report, Accounts and Auditors Statement be received. Carried unanimously. 5. Election of Board Members The Chairman asked the CEO to direct the board through this process. Mr Loxley advised the meeting that C. Porter and J. Taylor terms had expired and they had indicated they did not wish to stand for re-election. A nomination and CV had been received from Mickey Arthur that had been circulated to the board members prior to the meeting. It was moved D. Van der Walt and seconded S. Stingemore that M. Arthur be elected to the board. Passed unanimously. 6. Election of Office Bearers. The Chairman indicated that he had considered standing down from the position of Chairman but had been encouraged by the CEO and S. Stingemore to continue in the role during the transitional period at national level. He had agreed but added that he would only continue for one year. M. Harford advised he was happy to continue in the role as D / Chairman. Page 3 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 7. Election of Auditors and Remuneration. The Chairman asked the CEO to comment on the current position and he advised that Francis A. Jones had been the auditors for several years, were familiar with the systems in place and had provided a quote of $2400 (inc GST) to continue. It was moved D. Van der Walt and seconded D. Wright that they be re-appointed. Agreed unanimously. 8. General Business 8.1 The Chairman expressed his gratitude to retiring board members C. Porter and J. Taylor commenting that they had both contributed strongly to the sport over many years. He advised that the board had endorsed that they both be awarded life membership of Athletics WA and both recipients accepted. S. Stingemore also expressed his appreciation to David Van der Walt for remaining in the Chair and was supported by M. Harford and all board members and the Chairman thanked the board for their support. There being no further business the meeting was closed at 6.47 pm. Page 4 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE The past 12 months has consolidated the strong position of Athletics WA. The year was defined by the performances of our champion javelin thrower, Kim Mickle. Kim’s silver medal at the World Championships in Moscow was the best individual athletic performance by a West Australian since the feats of the legendary Herb Elliott in the 1960s. Kim capped off the best year of her international career being crowned the Australian Athlete of the Year. Her dedication and talent was harnessed by her long term coach Grant Ward whose efforts were also recognised in winning the Australian Coach of the Year. Congratulations to them both from all of us at Athletics WA. At a national level we were disappointed that an attempted merger driven by the Australian Sports Commission between Athletics and Little Athletics did not eventuate however we will continue to strive and hopefully a merger will eventuate which will be for the good of the sport. However it was not all bad news on a national level as Athletics WA were successful in our bid for Athletics Australia to sanction the 2014 National Cross Country Championships to be held in Albany in August. This is the first time this national event has been taken to regional WA and it proved to be a fantastic venue and a very successful event. Our sincere thanks to the City Of Albany for their unbelievable support and to Stephen Stingemore for the effortless and professional manner in which he ran the event. Preparations for the annual Go for 2 & 5 Perth Track Classic were jeopardised when the WA Athletics Stadium track was closed post - Christmas for resurfacing. Fortunately it was completed on time and we are fortunate to still have the best athletics stadium in the country, this time in a fashionable blue colour! The Track Classic was again the feature of the summer where fans were treated to some of the world’s leading international superstars of athletics such as Olympic 400m hurdles gold medallist Felix Sanchez of the Dominican Republic and reigning world 400m champion LaShawn Merritt of the US. The crowd were treated to no less than six Australian athletes producing performances that bettered the Commonwealth Games ‘A’ Standard, as well as a further 27 athletes reaching the Commonwealth Games ‘B’ Standard for their event. Kim Mickle’s throw of 63.37m in the women’s javelin also established a world leading mark for 2014. At management level, our long serving CEO Wayne Loxley took long service leave from October to February and Operations Manager Stephen Stingemore assumed the role in Wayne’s absence. I would like to personally thank Stephen for his outstanding contribution in managing the organisation during that time. I am particularly pleased to announce the addition of two new board members in elite cricket coach Mickey Arthur and leading clinical psychologist Kelly Botha who complete a well balanced and professional sporting board. I would also like to thank Rebecca Bridge for her contribution to the Board. Rebecca’s work commitments have prevented her from continuing as a board member. Finally, I would like to thank all board members for their continued support of our administrative team whom, led by CEO Wayne Loxley, continue to promote and deliver our sport in a professional manner of which we should all be proud. Page 5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT It is with pleasure that I write another CEO report on behalf of our organisation that continues to be the benchmark for athletics administration throughout the country. On a personal level, I was fortunate to be granted long service leave from October to February and I would like to take the opportunity of officially thanking Stephen Stingemore for filling the chair during that time and doing a fantastic job in my absence. His contribution continued on my return in the role of Operations Manager with an emphasis on Out of Stadia management which is an area of major focus for our future business. The year saw the departure of Development Manager John de Bes who has been replaced by Mel Tantrum whose background in high performance including AWD is timely as we have received funding from DSR to promote and develop this area of our sport. Our management team has also been strengthened with the appointment of regular volunteer and official David Smith in a part time role as Social Media Manager to broaden our exposure and promotion in this all important area.