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3 Norm Innis CHAIRMAN

CHAIRMAN'S be maintained to prevent unplanned and more Australians to participate REPORT losses, and to ensure we continue to in, and benefit from, our great sport hold our strong financial position. of surfing. As a father of young

Welcome to the Surfing Australia children myself, I am looking forward Looking to the future, 2012/13 will Annual Report for 2011/12. to introducing my kids to a healthy be a year of consolidation within and fun activity such as surfing – and the organisation. Everyone would This year was the final year of our ensuring they limit their time in front agree that market conditions in first three year plan under the of the TV and computer! management of CEO, Andrew Stark, general, and in sport sponsorship and his team, and I am very pleased in particular, are difficult. At the Surfing Australia is also very much to report that our performance and time of writing, both the Board and looking forward to 2013. This coming Management, in conjunction with achievements have surpassed all year will mark our 50th Anniversary the member States, are engaged in expectations. and we are very proud to have building a new three year plan for produced a book of our history (with In addition to the many and varied 2013/14 through 2015/16. We have 1IJM+BSSBUU UIBUXJMMCFSFMFBTFEWFSZ programs and services that Surfing no doubt that surfing as a sport will shortly, a coin and a set of stamps Australia provides, the undoubted continue to gain a higher profile, and that will be available through 2013. highlights of 2011/12 for me have we are very confident of extending We will also be holding an important been the launch of the Vegemite our initiatives in the sport even function in February in Sydney next SurfGroms initiative, the opening further, with increased support from year to mark the occasion. I urge of the Hurley High Performance corporate sponsorship. If market all concerned who have had any Centre in Casuarina, and the Surfing conditions fail to improve markedly, affiliation with Surfing Australia to Australia TV show on Television 4ME. we will just have to work all that join with us in this celebration. Surfing as a sport in this country has harder to source, and provide value never enjoyed a higher profile. for, our sponsors. Finally, I would personally like to

In financial terms, I am also pleased On that note, on behalf of Surfing thank the Surfing Australia Board to report, as planned, our first Australia, I would like to thank all (who give of their time and skills surplus under the current three those companies that help support wholly on a voluntary basis), the year plan. Although the Board surfing including our major partners CEO, Andrew Stark and his great and Management always run Vegemite, Suncorp, VB, Nikon, teams in Coolangatta and Casuarina, the organisation as if it were a Hurley, Quiksilver, Wahu, Television the member States, and all those commercial business, unlike a “for 4ME, Harvey Norman, Sony and coaches, judges and officials (both profit” business, running a sport is Coastalwatch. paid and volunteer) at all levels that a very different situation. There are make surfing such an iconic activity always projects available (that are Most importantly, I would like to in this country. unquestionably good for the sport) acknowledge the support of the that just cannot be funded. As such, Federal Government through the any planned surplus could easily Australian Sports Commission, and be expended. Realistically, Surfing the personal support of the Federal Australia will never report a large Sports Minister Kate Lundy. The surplus, because funds will always multi-faceted assistance we receive be injected back into the sport. across both Sport Development, and Norm Innis However, due diligence must always High Performance, is allowing more CHAIRMAN ANNUAL REPORT 2012 REPORT ANNUAL |

4 Andrew Stark CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

our existing partner portfolio that years have risen from seven to 17 to includes Vegemite, Suncorp, VB, cater for the expansion of all areas Wahu, Quiksilver, Channel 9, IDIS, of the business and the development Coastalwatch and Travelsim. A of new business departments. sincere thank you to the fantastic Importantly Surfing Australia support of all our partners who introduced innovative programs and work with us to ensure the sport is resources that position us extremely heading in the right direction in this well to continue to develop the sport CEO'S REPORT country. from grass roots to elite. Surfing Australia featured heavily Of course all of these achievements Welcome to the 2011/2012 Surfing at the 2012 Sponsorship Australasia would not be possible without the Australia Annual report Awards winning the Best Rights fantastic support of stakeholders Holder Category for the I Am Surfing This, our 49th year in operation, was including boardriders clubs, surf Australia campaign with Nikon, undoubtedly our most successful schools, members, competitors, and was also a finalist in the Best in the organisation’s history with events, officials, coaches, state Integrated Sporting Sponsorship the successful launch of two branches, sponsors and our principal category with VEGEMITE SurfGroms. monumental initiatives. The first partner the Australian Sports This achievement, alongside major initiative to launch was the Vegemite Commission. Australian sports and entertainment SurfGroms junior surfing program, rights holders, is testament to the Congratulations to the competitive which in its first year achieved over success of our new sponsorship results of all our Australian athletes 8000 5-12 year old kids participating strategy and also importantly to the both domestically and internationally in this world first surfing program. fantastic staff we have driving these over the past year. A special mention This was followed by the completion partnerships. to our newly crowned world and official opening of the world’s DIBNQJPOTJOUIF461"VTUSBMJBO first dedicated high performance Our principal partner the Australian 5FBNBOEUP"41+VOJPS$IBNQJPOT training centre for surfers. The Hurley Sports Commission continues to JO+BDL'SFFTUPOFBOE/JLLJWBO%JKL Surfing Australia High Performance provide outstanding support to and of course to the outstanding Centre, our very own elite training our organisation from grassroots achievement of 5 x world titles to GBDJMJUZ XBTPQFOFEPO+VOFUI participation to high performance . 2012 by Deputy Prime Minister Hon programs. They very much share in Wayne Swan. From Surfgroms to our vision to become a mainstream Finally, to our dedicated staff and World Champions, Surfing Australia sustainable sport and have been board a very sincere thank you. We is now better positioned than ever working with us to seed fund new have a staff of young, passionate and before to deliver world leading innovative programs to ensure our talented people led by an Executive programs to Australian surfers. capacity building continues. Their Team consisting of myself and investment into our sport is greatly To ensure we tell our story to as General Managers Chris Symington appreciated and we look forward to many Australian households as BOE+BLF8IJUFBMPOHXJUIPVS$'0 continuing our strong partnership possible we launched our own TV Peter Lonergan. Our board play an into the future. A special thanks show called Surfing Australia TV. instrumental role in the governance to our Minister for Sport Hon Kate Surfing Australia TV is a monthly of the business and I thank them Lundy for her fantastic support. half hour TV show produced at our for their ongoing support. A special Coolangatta headquarters. The show Financially the business is in a mention to our dedicated Chairman captures all the content from our healthy position and we exceeded Mr Norm Innis who goes absolutely many and varied programs and is PVSGPSFDBTUFEQSPGJUXJUIB  over and above to ensure the broadcast on channel 74 nationally net profit and most importantly our organisation is constantly evolving through a partnership with Brand balance sheet significantly improved and improving. New Media. The new TV show is with the new building taking our We hope you enjoy our 2012 Annual complemented by our ever growing UPUBMFRVJUZUPNJMMJPO Report and we look forward to 2013 biannual print magazine now at 116 2012 represented the conclusion of as we celebrate 50 years of Surfing pages and our online presence. a three year strategic plan period Australia. Our sponsorship portfolio continues and we are now planning our next to grow and our strategy to partner three year strategic plan with with mainstream brands to increase some exciting new initiatives to be ANNUAL REPORT 2012 revenue and importantly increase launched in the coming period. It profile and reach of our sport is is accurate to report that in most proving to be extremely effective. areas of our business we exceeded We welcomed new partners in expectations of our original strategic Nikon, Hurley, Harvey Norman, Sony, plan. Over the three year period FCS, TV4ME, Soundwave, Harley- 2009-2012 revenue increased by Davidson and Hutchinson Builders. 148% and equity increased by 198%. Andrew Stark These new partners complement Our staff levels of the past three CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |

5 MESSAGE FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION

possible results in the next Olympic as participation funding programs and Paralympic cycle. delivered by NSOs, continues the Australian Government’s commitment It is two years since the Australian to ensuring more people can access Government delivered its new vision sport and all the benefits it provides. for sport in ‘Australian Sport: The Pathway to Success’ and substantially The support received from the increased ongoing funding to the Australian Government for Australian Australian Sports Commission. sport is essential and plays an integral Since then, we have focused on role in connecting our young sporting implementing our new plans, participants with their dreams of delivering key programs, supporting podium success in the future. National Sporting Organisations This is an exciting and challenging The Australian Government (NSOs) to deliver participation and time for Australian sport. The is committed to getting more high performance outcomes (as Australian Sports Commission looks Australians participating and excelling well as building their capacity), and forward to working with sporting in sport. Sport not only inspires and building collaboration, alignment and organisations, state and territory unites us as a nation, it also motivates effectiveness within the Australian institutes and academies of sport, us to get involved and active. sport sector. and state and territory departments

The staging of the Olympic and The announcement in the May 2012 of sport and recreation, to promote Paralympic Games is an exciting time Budget of the continuation of the access to, and participation in, for all Australians, and highlights Active After-school Communities sport across the community, and the substantial contribution of sport program will ensure we carry on supporting Australia’s continued to our community, from athletes providing primary school-aged sporting success. competing at the Games to those children with a positive introduction Mr David Gallop involved in weekend club competition to sport. We will continue working ACTING CHAIRMAN and social play, as well as parents and with sporting organisations at all volunteers. levels to ensure the program provides maximum value to sports and Board of the Australian Sports Commission Australia’s performance at the supports the transition of program London Olympic and Paralympic participants into local clubs. Games is the culmination of extensive long-term efforts across Linked to the London Olympic the Australian High Performance and Paralympic Games, the Prime System. Following the Games, there Minister’s Olympic and Paralympic will be opportunities to celebrate the Challenges will encourage and successes and critically review our inspire children to participate in next steps to ensure we focus and sport and to get active, have fun and align our efforts to deliver the best earn rewards. This initiative, as well ANNUAL REPORT 2012 REPORT ANNUAL |

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7 SURFING AUSTRALIA BOARD MEMBERS

NORM INNIS – Chairman

Norm Innis, aged 55, resides at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast with his wife, Veronica, and two young children, and has been a member of Surfing Australia’s Board since 2004. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, and has extensive experience in the surfing industry. Norm worked with Quiksilver from 1982 until 2004, holding positions as Managing Director of Australia, Managing Director Asia Pacific, and General Manager of Quiksilver International. Both during his employment at Quiksilver, and since, Norm has been actively involved in a number of areas of surfing administration including, Chairman ASP International, President Noosa Malibu Club, Director Noosa Festival of Surfing, and as a sponsor and organiser of numerous surfing events around the world. In addition to his ongoing role as Chairman of Surfing Australia (since the beginning of 2008), Norm currently runs his own JOWFTUNFOUDPNQBOZ BOEUIF/+*OOJT$IBSJUBCMF'PVOEBUJPOUIBUTVQQPSUTB number of philanthropic endeavours in surfing.

LAYNE BEACHLEY ROB COOMBE SEAN DOHERTY

Layne Beachley is the most Rob is a passionate surfer who 4FBO%PIFSUZMJWFTJO+BO+VD successful female surfer in history. originally learnt to surf on the and can be regularly found in the As a new member of the Surfing South Coast of NSW. He runs lineup at Bells Beach or Winkipop. Australia board in 2010 she brings his own consultancy practice After graduating from Newcastle an undisputed level of credibility providing advice to the financial 6OJWFSTJUZXJUIB#VTJOFTTEFHSFF as both a competitive surfer and service sector in Australia. Before he took a job working at Tracks a social entrepreneur. With 7 ASP that Rob was the Group Executive surfing magazine. After 10 years at World Titles and a total of 29 tour Westpac Retail and Business the magazine he became its longest victories her competitive record Banking between February 2010 serving and most successful editor. is unmatched. She has also given BOE+BOVBSZ%VSJOHUIJTUJNF During his tenure at Emap, Tracks’ so much back to the sport of he had responsibility for all of publisher, he won three consecutive surfing through her public profile, Westpac's retail, small-to-medium Writer of the Year awards as well 15 years of active service on the enterprises and commercial as an Editor of the Year award. His ASP board and staging the richest customers in Australia. For 6 years writing has been published widely ASP Women’s World Tour event prior to this Rob was the Chief in magazines across the world, and for 7 consecutive years. Outside Executive of the BT Financial has written many books. His debut of surfing through her own charity Group. Rob has over 30 years book, the biography of surfing the Aim for the Stars Foundation, experience in banking, finance legend Michael Peterson, became a girls across Australia have received and wealth management. He is national bestseller and the basis for PWFS JOGJOBODJBMHSBOUT also a Director of the Australian a feature film. He has commentated to assist them with pursuing their Indigenous Education Foundation more than 30 World Tour events, dreams and achieving their goals. and a member of the Advisory and works today as a freelance Layne is also an ambassador #PBSEUPUIF654'BDVMUZPG-BX writer and editorial consultant. for The National Breast Cancer *O3PCXBTBXBSEFEUIF654 He has been a board member of Foundation, Laureus Sport For Alumni of the Year for Excellence in Surfing Australia since 2004. Good Foundation, Planet Ark, recognition of his achievements in Sunnyfield and Tourism NSW. She the business community and has also been appointed as a Vice social sector. President of the ISA and sits on the board of the Sport Australia Hall Of Fame. ANNUAL REPORT 2012 REPORT ANNUAL |

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MATT FINNIS MAL GREGSON DON O’RORKE

As Chief Executive Officer of Mal Gregson lives and surfs at As co-founder and sole shareholder the AFL Players’ Association, Phillip Island, Victoria. He is a of Consolidated Properties, Don Matt represents the interests of life member of Phillip Island has overseen more than 150 current, future and former AFL Boardriders Club, and Surfing projects nationally ranging from players in a range of industrial, Victoria, and has been a Surfing master-planned residential and commercial and development Australia Board Member since 1993. land developments through to matters. Prior to joining the AFL Mal has been an avid surfer since retail, industrial and commercial PA he worked as a commercial the late sixties and has won club, developments. Don is a former lawyer advising numerous state and national titles. He has national chair of the Property sporting organisations, businesses, been the contest director of the Rip $PVODJMPG"VTUSBMJBT6SCBO  athletes and government. Matt is Curl Pro, the World Grommet Titles, Planning and Sustainability chairman of Ladder, an AFL Players the Australian Grommet Titles Committee and former president charitable initiative to tackle youth and a host of ASP related events. of the Queensland Division, having homelessness, and a director of Mal helped pioneer the computer served on the Council for 10 years. AFL SportsReady – an industry scoring system in Australasia and He is also a former director of listed based training company providing has been manager/coach of the national property group Trinity and education and employment Australian Team in Durban and former Deputy Chair of the Wesley opportunities for young people. Ecuador at the World Surfing Research Institute. Don has been a Matt was also a founding director Games. Mal currently spends his Board member of Surfing Australia of HeartKids Australia, a charity time surf coaching in Australia and since 2005 and is Chairman of supporting children born with exotic surf locations around the Links Hope Island Limited. congenital heart disease. Matt is globe. married to wife D’Arne and a father ANNUAL REPORT 2013 UPUXPZPVOHCPZT +BLFBOE3ZMFZ and daughter, Elizabeth. |

9 SURFING AUSTRALIA STAFF

ANDREW STARK – CEO

Andrew Stark is the Chief Executive Officer of Surfing Australia. Andrew has been in this role since March 2009 and accepted the position after 9 years at Surfing Queensland as their CEO. Andrew has a Bachelor PG#VTJOFTT.BOBHFNFOUEFHSFFGSPNUIF2VFFOTMBOE6OJWFSTJUZPG5FDIOPMPHZBOEIBTPWFSZFBST experience in sport management and the surfing industry. Prior to becoming involved in the sporting industry Andrew worked in the advertising and marketing industry. Andrew was a board member for the Sport Federation of Queensland for 5 years (2005-09) and was a Board member of the Gold Coast Sport Business Task Force for 4 years (2006–09).

Andrew has extensive experience in sport development programming and has internationally recognised knowledge and experience in the management of multi-million dollar budget events. Andrew has been involved in the staging of over 200 events throughout 8 countries over the past 10 years. Andrew has MFDUVSFEBU#POE6OJWFSTJUZJOUIFCVTJOFTTGBDVMUZJOFWFOUNBOBHFNFOUBOETQPOTPSTIJQBDRVJTJUJPO servicing. He has also been a guest speaker at various sport business seminars including the Sports Business World Conference (2010 & 2011), the Super Events World Australia Conference (2011), Sponsorship Australasia National Conference (2011) and the Australia New Zealand Sports Law Association Annual Conference.

Andrew was awarded the Queensland Sport Administrator of the Year at the 2004 Queensland Sport Awards and was also awarded an Australian Surfing Hall of Fame award for excellence in Administration in 2005. Andrew is a passionate and experienced surfer and is determined to take surfing to the mainstream in Australia. ANNUAL REPORT 2012 REPORT ANNUAL |

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MARTIN DUNN – National Coaching Director

Martin has been a professional surfing coach since 1987, working with and developing hundreds of surfers over that period. He has been focused on developing the whole package of skills a surfer must have to realise success, starting with the foundation skills of performing a bottom turn, right through to how to surf competitive heats. Out of these years of experiences working with surfers, and through his search to find ways to create permanent change, Martin has created numerous videos and other resource materials, to assist the surfers understand why a skill or way of thinking needs to be incorporated into their performance. These products have recently been combined to create the unique surfing website, Surfcoach.com. Now as National Coaching Director for Surfing Australia, Martin has been given the opportunity to create a national program to assist talented surfers achieve their goals, no matter where in Australia they live. This will be achieved by creating a national framework, utilising the skills and resources that have proven to be successful, and by up-skilling interested coaches Australia wide.

JEREMY SHEPPARD – Sport Science Manager

%S+FSFNZ4IFQQBSEIBTXPSLFEJOFMJUFTQPSUTJODF)FJTCBTFEBU4VSGJOH"VTUSBMJBT)JHI1FSGPSNBODF Centre, where he is the Sport Science Manager and Head of Strength and Conditioning. Prior to joining Surfing Australia, Dr Sheppard has worked in strength coach and senior scientist positions with Olympians at Queensland Academy of Sport, Australian Institute of Sport, and Canadian Sport Centre. His professional and national team FYQFSJFODFJODMVEFT$BOBEB UIF64 "VTUSBMJB BOE&VSPQF XJUIQSJPSDPOTVMUJOHJOUIF/3- /'- BOE"'-+FSFNZ is a graduate of the Canadian National Coaching Institute (Canada), an undergraduate degree (Human Movement), Masters (Sport Science), and PhD (Strength Science). He obtained his Level 4 Coaching certification in Strength and Conditioning under the Coach’s Association of Canada program, and is also certified by the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) as a Level 3 coach, whilst being recognised by the ASCA as a Master $PBDI+FSFNZJTBMTPDFSUJGJFEBTB-FWFM0MZNQJD8FJHIUMJGUJOHDPBDI .FEJDBM&YFSDJTF4QFDJBMJTU 4QFDJBMJTUJO Performance Nutrition, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He has authored 10 book chapters and over 50 scientific and coach abstracts and manuscripts.

JAMES EGGINGTON – High Performance Centre Manager

4JODFFOUFSJOHUIFXPSLGPSDFJOUPDPNQMFUFBVOJWFSTJUZJOUFSOTIJQJOTQPSUTBENJOJTUSBUJPO+BNFTIBTXPSLFE at Surfing Australia in events, coaching accreditations, coach education and currently in a role as High Performance $FOUSF.BOBHFS*OUIJTSPMF +BNFTNBOBHFTUIF)1$TVSGDPBDIJOHQSPHSBNT BENJOJTUSBUFTUIFOBUJPOBMUSBJOJOH DBNQTBOENBOBHFTUIF"VTUSBMJBOKVOJPSTVSGJOHUFBN"U4PVUIFSO$SPTT6OJWFSTJUZIFDPNQMFUFEB#BDIFMPS of Sport and Tourism Management from 2001 – 2004 (Major studies: Sports Management, Sports Marketing and Promotions, Computer Studies and Athlete Management) and recently completed the ASC Sports Education and Learning course gaining his Level 3 Sports Manager (Managing National and National League Teams).

GARY CRUICKSHANK – High Performance Centre Head Coach

Gary has been a professional surfing coach since 2001. Prior to 2001 Gary worked in the surfing industry as a manufacturer and competed professionally for 4 years on the Australian Professional Surfing Association (APSA) Domestic Circuit and 3 years on the ASP World Tour, before the introduction of the WQS and WCT format. From these years of experience, Gary is now working full time at the High Performance Centre, coaching surfers of all ability levels, from WCT surfers, all the way down to Micro Groms. Gary is passionate about taking all surfers abilities to the next level, so they can have a bigger smile after each surf, whether it is a competition, or free surfing down at the local break.

CAMERON MILLS – High Performance Centre Operations Assistant

Cameron has been passionately involved in sport for the better part of his life. After playing competitive soccer, tennis and golf, he started surfing in 2009 and directed his tertiary studies toward the sporting sector. He graduated GSPN(SJGGJUI6OJWFSTJUZJOXJUIB#BDIFMPSPG#VTJOFTT NBKPSJOHJO.BSLFUJOHXJUIB4QPSU.BOBHFNFOUNJOPS After completing a volunteer internship in the Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Centre administration PGGJDF IJTQPTJUJPOFWPMWFEJOUPBQBSUUJNFSPMFBOEJO+VOFIFXBTBQQPJOUFEUPBGVMMUJNFQPTJUJPOBTUIF Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Centre Operations Assistant.

HOLLY ROBERTSON – Office Administration

Holly has worked in the surfing industry for eight years. In 2004 Holly started her career as receptionist at ASP International and after two years of immersion in the surfing industry Holly moved on to a position at ASP Australasia as the Administrations Officer. In this role Holly managed surfers’ entries and membership databases. The diverse experience gained in these roles allowed Holly to be successful in furthering her career in the industry. Holly eventually moved into the Office Manager position for Surfing Australia. After 10 months of maternity leave in 2010, Holly returned in 2011 to take up a part-time position working as an assistant to the General Manager of

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He events. sanctioned ASP at Operator as Computer in his role and overseas Australia across events has covered accreditations. media and coaching events, audits of surf schools, organising with quality control is also involved and the Media Communications and Manager Marketing the General Manager, the Sport Development Beau assists Management he has a Diploma in Business an academic point of view, From Manager in all aspects of their roles. of Tafe). Institute Coast (Gold TRAN JACQUI +BDRVJ TQPSUT with Netball experience she carried out work her studies Management. During a Major in Sport and Event Life For Queensland (Relay Council Cancer as The as well Coordinator), Competitions to Queensland (assistant FWFOU Staff of the Sun newspapers and Deputy Sports Editor of Gold Coast Publications. Coast of Gold Editor and Deputy Sports of the Sun newspapers Staff Manager – Digital Content MICK WILCOMES the globe with travelling From and sporting lifestyle. of the surfing areas many and experienced Mick has lived shooting in the pits of to Crossing as part of the Quiksilver waves for fleet exploring and the Indies Trader Quiksilver 10 During the past background. Mick brings with him a diverse Australia, Series throughout the 2011/12 V8 Supercar the Association brands, with all the major surf industry collaborated Fuel TV, for as a Producer he has worked years, North on the far residing Currently athletes. level of elite closely with a host and worked of Surfing Professionals and maintaining developing creating, for Mick is responsible Ash and Vance, and boys with Kate of NSW Coast production. content and digital audio-visual extensive Surfing Australia’s BEAU includes period. This year a fourteen over of the surfing industry areas of different in a variety Beau has worked exceptional national and international sport database systems along with precise copy writing skills – his media skills media his – skills writing copy precise with along systems database sport international and national exceptional entry surfing from for maintains his passion Steve region. in the Australasian major surfing event utilised in every are in involved himself actively the sport and keeps to dedicated a family he also nurtures professionals, level highest to paddling. discipline in the sport, stand-up the latest to taking by the water Manager – Communications TIM BRIMBLECOMBE than 20 years more for been a journalist in journalism and media, having of experience brings with him a wealth Tim some of the world’s and magazines. He has covered newspapers in a series of mediums including online, working Wimbledon, Open tennis, Cups, the Australian World and rugby including the cricket sporting events biggest working his career He started finals and the Pipe Masters. and AFL grand the NRL rugby, Bledisloe and Tri-Nations on the national as a sub-editor work England to heading to before Queensland daily newspaper in a regional World the Cricket for sites managed the internet He then Times. and The the Guardian newspapers metropolitan Sportal help establish to Australia to He returned Skysports. broadcaster satellite Cup for World Cup and Rugby in senior years also spent several Tim of digital sports content. independent provider largest the country’s Australia, as Chief of newspapers to returning before Surfing Life magazines FHM and Australia’s national positions at editorial QSPGJMF in surfing. and junior sport participation management performance in 2005, specialising in elite & Technology Departments, schools and clubs in the development Educational with a number of State he worked Subsequently, the Channel Islands, from Originally sector. the education to surfing programs of successful of a variety and delivery +JN calls home. he now where on the Gold Coast, Coolangatta – Media Manager ROBERTSON STEVE as President in 1990 career began his sport administration Steve the 1980’s, through competitor and national A state directed and event contest Steve years ten For as CEO of Surfing Victoria. over he took in 1993 of Surfing Victoria, he In 2000 in Tahiti. Bells Beach and the Billabong Pro at – surfing contests biggest two the World’s and in the Victoria Sport and Recreation by recognised of the Year Sports Administrator Victoria’s awarded was In event. Rip Curl Pro the Bells Easter for of the Year; Major Event Sport Award the Victoria accepted same year utilising photography specialising and pioneering digital still major role, Steve’s decade media has become the last JIM HUGHES – Sport Development Manager – Sport Development JIM HUGHES +JN in all involved He has been actively the globe. around and events courses of surf programs, and implementation high various managing to surf centres of successful a string and establishing coaching from the industry; of levels 14 | ANNUAL REPORT 2012 HIGH PERFORMANCECENTRE HURLEY SURFINGAUSTRALIA sports science andcoaching development for surfing. facilities, equipmentandaccommodation andwillbeat theforefront of The two-level centre ofexcellence boasts state ofthearteducation maintains itsplace asaworld leaderinthesport. surfers andcoaches. The cutting edgefacility will ensure Australia NSW istheworld’s first facility dedicated to the development ofelite Funded by the Federal Government, theHPCat Casuarinainnorthern 8BZOF 5IF officially openedfor business. when theHurley SurfingAustralia HighPerformance Centre (HPC) "  NPOVNFOUBM     4XBO NJMMJPO  BOE  )1$  EBZ  'FEFSBM   GPS XBT  TVSGJOH  PQFOFE  .FNCFS  JO   CZ "VTUSBMJB  GPS  %FQVUZ  3JDINPOE  XBT  1SJNF  DFMFCSBUFE   UIF .JOJTUFS Performance Centre Surfing Australia High officially opentheHurley Treasurer Wayne Swan Deputy PrimeMinister, Justine Elliot and Richmond, theHon Federal Memberfor  )PO    +VTUJOF PO 5SFBTVSFS  +VOF  &MMJPU     5IFGBDJMJUZJTPOBEFEJDBUFENJMMJPOGSFFIPMEUJUMFHJGUFE to Surfing Australia by Consolidated Properties, developers of Casuarina Beach.

Treasurer Swan was joined by former surfing world champions Layne Beachley, Mark Richards, Wayne Bartholomew and

Barton Lynch plus more than 200 invited guests at Proud supporters the opening. of the Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance The HPC features a surf specific gym, auditorium, offices, Centre, Bob Hurley, testing and treatment room, accommodation for 22 and has Don O’Rorke (Consolidated been designed in consultation with the Australian Sports Properties) Commission and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). and Scott Hutchinson (Hutchinson Builders)

A 36-surfboard test centre includes boards from the world’s best shapers including Darren Handley Designs, Channel Island and Lee Stacey Surfboards, and a comprehensive range of FCS fins.

To ensure patrons at the HPC are not only comfortable but also have access to the latest technology at their fingertips, ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Australian retail giant Harvey Norman and electronics and home entertainment leader Sony provided equipment and furnishing for a comprehensive fit-out.

The HPC is also proudly supported by Hutchinson Builders, Suncorp, TravelSIM, Coastalwatch, Surfing World magazine and The VIP panel at the official opening listen to host Tim Bailey

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15 Surfing Australia High Performance Scholarship Program recipient Cooper Chapman.

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16 The opening of the new Hurley Surfing Australia High With the emergence of our Sport Science area, we are Performance Centre (HPC) was undoubtedly one of the also in an excellent position to continue to be the world most momentous occasions in Surfing Australia’s 50-year leaders in physical, technical and tactical advancements history. The sport of surfing now has a flagship, world in the sport. The future of High Performance training in class training facility that it can be very proud of and this country is bright, but it is not a time for complacency. which will ultimately serve to maintain our position as the As the sport of surfing grows so does the breadth of number one surfing nation in the world. talent across the nations, and only through hard work and an ongoing commitment to excellence will we With this new facility has come the expansion and continue to provide our Australian athletes with the best enhancement of our High Performance services, which possible chance of achieving their goals ANNUAL REPORT 2012 now cater for emerging junior talent all the way through to the our elite World Championship Tour athletes. With solid State High Performance programs in place, along with National Camps and a new Scholarship Program, the pathway to the podium is now clearer than ever for those who aspire to be the best in the world. |

17 18 | ANNUAL REPORT 2012 HIGH PERFORMANCE SYSTEM local talentwhilst theprovision of High Performance programs and visits have supported state-based around Australia. Regular State of HighPerformance coaches to continue to grow thenetwork Directors, hasworked very hard with thehelpofState Coaching Coaching Director, MartinDunn, Over thepast year ourNational preparation, anetwork ofhighly the country. Interms of physical coaching tools for coaches around videos produced to provide practical been drillbooksandonlinecoaching in that development. There have also all surfers andtherole ofthecoach the key stages of development for has beenproduced whichoutlines A National Curriculumfor coaches information andguidance. provided coaches withmuchneeded High Performance resources has NATION talent inthisarea. States to develop their coaching Australia continue to work withthe Performance System andSurfing cornerstone ofany national High and capablecoaches isthe A strong network ofhighlyskilled expertise. to theirstate-based facilities and athletes andcoaches withaccess sporting codes to provide selected sporting institutes andprofessional being formed withhighlyregarded +FSFNZ by ourSportScience Manager, Dr providers hasalsobeenestablished qualified strength andconditioning  4IFQQBSE  1BSUOFSTIJQT AL  BSF  ANNUAL REPORT 2012 | 19

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CAMPS NATIONAL NATIONAL TRAINING 22 | ANNUAL REPORT 2012 training ofsensorimotor abilitiesinsurfers. at theHPC, withhisstudy examining theevaluation and Tai Train hasbeguna role inStrength andConditioning mechanisms, andprevention for injuriesfrom aerialsurfing. at theHPC,withherstudy examining theprevalence, HPC. LinaLundgren hasbegunarole inBiomechanics who have moved into theworking environment at the also now acting inasupervisoryrole to two PhDscholars UIF physical qualitiesofelite surfers, paddlingtechnique and completed, includingthoseinvolving theevaluation of In theresearch area numerous studies have already been and Power, andConditioning. centre, includingMobility, Awareness/Gymnastics, Strength have beenhundreds oftraining sessions coached at the possible training environment andsince itsopeningthere specifically designedto provide every athlete withthebest recovery andconditioning. These areas have been gymnastics, therapy, weightlifting andstrength training, dedicated testing equipmentandfacilities, areas for Performance Centre (HPC)was constructed to include +FSFNZ 6OEFS SCIENCE SPORTS  JOGMVFODF  UIF  4IFQQBSE  EJSFDUJPO  PG  TUSFOHUI  UIF  PG   OFX 4QPSU  PO  )VSMFZ   TVSGJOH 4DJFODF  4VSGJOH  QFSGPSNBODF  .BOBHFS  "VTUSBMJB  %S   +FSFNZ  )JHI   JT  Another exciting initiative was the development ofthe Conditioning Association. Hurley, Gymnastics Australia andAustralian Strength and $PXBO 6OJWFSTJUZ 6OJWFSTJUZ Institute ofSport,QueenslandAcademy of Sport, facility development, andresearch, withAustralian panel, collaborations have alsotaken place intraining, among others.Inadditionto theinputprovided by this Newton, DrAlanStuart Watson Slater and DrGary Chris Gore, Professor DamianFarrow, Professor Robert which includesworld-leading experts suchasProfessor Surfing Australia SportScience andMedicinePanel,  6OJWFSTJUZ   PG (SJGGJUI  UIF  4VOTIJOF   "VTUSBMJBO 6OJWFSTJUZ  $PBTU   $BUIPMJD #POE Surfing Australia Sport Science High Performance Scholarship Manager Dr Jeremy Sheppard  4PVUIFSO works with Surfing Australia Program recipients Thomas  Davey Cathels and Cooper 6OJWFSTJUZ Woods, Wade Carmichael,  6OJWFSTJUZ  $SPTT  &EJUI Chapman.  3FE    #VMM

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24 ISA World Stand Up Paddle And Paddleboard Championships

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TravelSIM Team Australia won four gold medals, including the teams' title, and five silver medals on the final day to cap off a dominant performance by taking the their team medal haul to seven gold plus the team gold, eight silver and one copper.

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25 26 | ANNUAL REPORT 2012 DEVELOPMENT SPORT ANNUAL REPORT 2012 | 27 new initiatives on the horizon in the areas of Boardriders of Boardriders in the areas on the horizon initiatives new see significant growth to expect we Clubs and Education three-year the next over opportunities in participation planning cycle. strategic Our future challenges now lie in continuing to build a to lie in continuing challenges now Our future they participants so that these new for clear pathway continue as they part in other suitable programs can take With life. for a surfer becoming toward their journey program and we will continue to ensure it remains an it remains ensure to will continue and we program program. entry level and innovative exciting targets were achieved and the feedback for this program this program for feedback and the achieved were targets has been community both within surfing and the broader of this the future for bodes well It certainly excellent. out across the country and that all of our Year 1 targets 1 targets all of our Year and that the country out across all of those that report pleased to are met. We were The major focus of our efforts in the area of Sport in the area of our efforts major focus The the VEGEMITE SurfGroms definitely was Development rolled was a quality program and ensuring that program 28 | ANNUAL REPORT 2012 463'(30.4 VEGEMITE now starting to attract interest from allaround theworld. the program hasalready reached 10%Australia-wide andis already subscribedto theprogram. National awareness of from allcorners ofthecountry, andover 16,000 parents are kids agedbetween 5and12years oldhave participated Since itslaunchon7thSeptember 2011 more than8000 confidence andfreedom associated withlearningto surf. period intheirlives, whilst at alltimesenjoying the awareness andbeachsafety skillsat avery influential offers youngsters anopportunityto develop strong ocean in thefunandhealthy lifestyle that surfingcanoffer. It opportunity to engagethousandsofprimaryagedchildren VEGEMITE SurfGroms hasprovided anamazing Australia andisnow setto continue longinto thefuture. resounding success story for thesportofsurfingin program insurfinghasalready established itselfasa The world’s first nationally available juniorparticipation Coastalwatch, SurfingWorld Magazineand Channel 9. sponsor Quiksilver, andadditionalsponsorsinWahu, including namingrightssponsor VEGEMITE,support all ofthesponsorsVEGEMITE SurfGroms program provided by theAustralian SportsCommission, andalsoby Surfing Australia isextremely grateful for thesupport 12 months. of revenue into theSurf SchoolNetwork aloneinitsfirst *O VEGEMITE SurfGroms across every State inthecountry. a total ofmore than80membersurfschoolsdelivered Year 1was quicklyexceeded withinthefirst month,and future. SurfingAustralia’s target of40Delivery Centres in its inception andwillcontinue to dosoasitgrows into the Surf SchoolsNetwork whoembraced theprogram from Success was especiallyevident across theSurfingAustralia  UPUBM  7&(&.*5&  4VSG(SPNT  QSPWJEFE  JO  FYDFTT  PG  N

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12 months VEGEMITE SurfGroms SurfGroms VEGEMITE of in excess provided into revenue $1.6m of the Surf School Network alone in its first Proudly supported by: supported Proudly As of April 2012, the Australian Sport Commission As one of the fastest growing industries on the Australian PGGJDJBMMZSFDPHOJTFE4VSGJOH"VTUSBMJBTOFXFTU4UBOE6Q coastline, surf schools in Australia are facing some 1BEEMFCPBSEJOH 461 BDDSFEJUBUJPOVOEFSUIFJS/BUJPOBM really exciting times ahead, particularly those schools Coaching Accreditation Scheme. supported by and affiliated to their national governing body – Surfing Australia. 5IF4UBOE6Q1BEEMFCPBSEJOH'MBU8BUFS &ODMPTFE  Coaching Accreditation is the minimum award required This year has seen significant additional funding granted UPCFB461JOTUSVDUPSJO"VTUSBMJB*UGPMMPXTUIFMBVODI by the Australian Government through the Australian JOPGUIF4614QFDJBMJTU.PEVMFEFTJHOFEUPCF Sports Commission (ASC) and channelled directly into utilised as an extension of the current Level 1 and Level the Sport Development department, allowing Surfing 2 Surf Coaching accreditations, up-skilling accredited Australia to now provide more grassroots benefits and coaches by demonstrating the competencies required to support to the Surf Schools Network than has ever FGGFDUJWFMZUFBDIUIFCFHJOOFSTLJMMTPG461JO"VTUSBMJB previously been possible. Our ability to deliver best These two accreditations will soon be added under practice Sport Development outcomes across our Surfing Australia’s scope of registration as a Registered network has been significantly enhanced, and a range Training Organisation (RTO) so they can be presented of new and powerful initiatives have been launched, with more reach and flexibility as a national qualification. including our flagship national junior participation program VEGEMITE SurfGroms. 4VSGJOH"VTUSBMJBIBTCFFOBU350TJODF+VMZBOE is currently working with all State Branches to get the As a result, the Surfing Australia Surf School network right delivery model in place, to develop our online now has over 100 member surf schools and operates training capabilities and to up-skill all of our state based on over 550 beaches across Australia. A dedicated presenters in order to become a fully functioning RTO and highly experienced Sport Development Manager very shortly. is working to support the surf schools and help to increase every school’s growth opportunities in line with Surfing Australia now has 2,292 registered surf coaches national development plans, and there is also a much and 950 accredited judges in its database. This is a 14% greater emphasis on quality assurance and best practice increase in the past year and clearly demonstrates the methods within our surf school network. growth of the learn-to-surf industry and the demand for surf education and accreditation. A testament to the strength of the relationship between Surfing Australia and the quality surf schools in the network is the success of the Girls Go Surfing Day which entered into its 22nd consecutive year in 2012. The event is essentially a grassroots learn to surf program, targeting Surfing Australia now both female nonsurfers and beginners of all ages and has 2,292 registered encouraging them to undertake professional surfing surf coaches and 950 instruction in a safe and supervised environment. The FWFOUXBTEFMJWFSFECZBGGJMJBUFETVSGTDIPPMTJO+BOVBSZ accredited judges 2012 and saw a total of 52 participating surf schools and in its database over 2,400 participants signing up to the event. Every participant received a great show bag, and we were delighted to have secured support sponsors for this event including Rip Curl, Dolly and Suncorp.

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Indigenous communities The Darwin Waterfront wave Darwin Waterfront The VEGEMITE SurfGroms hosted Gold Coast, with the aim of expanding on these programs’ on these programs’ with the aim of expanding Gold Coast, come. to years in future success with in consultation conducted project A research Sports the Australian from a team by Surfing Australia $PNNJTTJPO PARTICIPATION by supported programs community State-based Alongside funding, Development our Sport through Surfing Australia to program on its own embark decided to Surfing Australia the kids of the to program the VEGEMITE SurfGroms take time. the first for Northern Territory leading surf schools and one of Australia’s by Facilitated Solitary Islands Centres, Delivery VEGEMITE SurfGroms Coast rich Coffs base on the wave Surf School left their before never somewhere and headed for 2012 in May – Darwin. destination surf to as a learn feasible considered Surfing Australia with the Darwin Waterfront, Partnering the VEGEMITE Surf School delivered and Solitary Islands the locals through of young dozens to program SurfGroms pool, lagoon park and including a wave on offer, facilities FOEMFTT +VMZ a fun looking for Territory in the Northern surfers young in. get involved sport to new and exciting with indigenous work to has continued Surfing Australia has seeded a number of and along the coast communities the around youngsters for in 2012 programs sustainable and on the Coast the Tweed including in Forster, country, COMMUNITY COMMUNITY member clubs across Australia member clubs across The Surfing Australia Boardriders Boardriders The Surfing Australia 200 has over currently Club system offer a better service and provide greater development development greater and provide service a better offer their members. opportunities for Further to this, Surfing Australia is compiling a is compiling this, Surfing Australia Further to clubs of all affiliated database new comprehensive to and their members in order the country around IDIS brochures; and eight IDIS branded competition competition and eight IDIS branded IDIS brochures; rash-vests. the Illicit Drugs in Sport (IDIS) program and has sent the Illicit Drugs in Sport (IDIS) program an IDIS Boardriders club in Australia affiliated every DVD; an educational containing Pack Club Education annually with an international judging accreditation judging accreditation annually with an international of charge. free qualification 2 coaching and a Level promote to has continued Surfing Australia Additionally, Education Scheme in order to help build the capacity help build to Scheme in order Education that scheme ensures The of our clubs. and knowledge is accredited club in Australia every one member from During 2012, Surfing Australia has continued to to has continued Surfing Australia During 2012, Club Boardriders implement its highly successful working with our clubs to ensure the sport of surfing ensure with our clubs to working maintains and strength to strength from go to continues pastime. Australian as a truly iconic its status Surfing Australia’s Boardriders Club system is the most is the most system Club Boardriders Surfing Australia’s and is a vital link in our in the surfing world advanced to committed are We pathway. sport development has over 200 member clubs across Australia, and Australia, 200 member clubs across has over member clubs are benefits on offer, with considerable increase. a significant participation experiencing now offered by club membership. by offered currently Club system Boardriders Surfing Australia The of Australian surfing. Club competitions teach the skills the skills teach surfing. Club competitions of Australian and introduce career, pursue a competitive to required the benefits of the support and friendship to surfers Surfing Australia, in conjunction with our State our State with in conjunction Surfing Australia, surfing as the grassroots club recognises associations, 32 | ANNUAL REPORT 2012 across ourdigitalplatform. visitors annuallyandaccrued more than800,000 visits grown itswebsite presence to reach over 400,000 unique sponsorship portfolio by 80%,managed over 20events and Over the past 12months,SurfingAustralia hasincreased its managed duringthistimeframe. exhibit growth. Multipleevents were alsosuccessfully assets (website andsocialmediaplatforms) continue to in allmediumsfor awiderange ofevents, whileourdigital partnerships, theMediaDepartmenthasgainedcoverage Surfing Australia maximisedthevalue ofitscommercial COMMUNICATIONS SPONSORSHIP AND EVENTS multifaceted platform. maximising oursocialandviral penetration through a to 116pagesandmore focus hasbeenplaced onbetter magazine SurfingAustralia News hasbeenexpanded events, bothnationally andinternationally, whileour servicing over 30 events from thegrassroots to theelite The SurfingAustralia MediaTeam has spread itswings, ANNUAL REPORT 2012 | 33

Jake White (General Manager Marketing & Communications), Chris & Communications), Manager Marketing (General White Jake & High Performance) Sport Development Manager (General Symington the awards. at (CEO) Stark and Andrew Surfing Australia CEO Andrew Stark said: “It’s fantastic to to fantastic said: “It’s Stark CEO Andrew Surfing Australia had a clear We’ve our organisation. for this award achieve to brands with mainstream partnerships form to strategy in Australia. level a new our sport to take fruition which the award to has come strategy “This sponsorship our capacity for and it shows recognises and all of our current thank Nikon to like servicing. We’d work to continuing to looking forward partners and we're the future.” with them into Surfing Australia CEO Andrew Stark accepts the award at the the at the award accepts Stark CEO Andrew Surfing Australia Awards Sponsorship Australasia Stephanie Gilmore Stephanie Nikon Australia Ambassador Ambassador Australia Nikon

global ‘I AM’ strategy. also became the face of Nikon Australia’s first locally- first Australia’s of Nikon also became the face builds off Nikon’s campaign that marketing produced time surfing World Champion Stephanie Gilmore came on Gilmore Champion Stephanie time surfing World AW100 COOLPIX Nikon’s for as the ambassador board Gilmore camera. and shockproof freezeproof waterproof, Surfing Australia and Nikon joined forces in 2011 when in 2011 joined forces and Nikon Surfing Australia and five- official camera became the organisation’s Nikon in sponsorship. Sponsors, rights holders and agencies were Sponsors, rights holders and agencies were in sponsorship. campaigns from successful their most enter to all invited received. were than 40 submissions and more 2011 The Sponsorship Australasia Awards were created in created were Awards Sponsorship Australasia The practice best celebrate to members' feedback to response Surfing Australia was also a finalist in The Best Integrated Integrated Best in The also a finalist was Surfing Australia VEGEMITE SurfGroms. with Sporting Sponsorship category The campaign won a Highly Commended award in the Best in the Best award a Highly Commended campaign won The Rights Holder category. Nikon won an award at the prestigious Sponsorship the prestigious at an award won Nikon in Melbourne. Awards Australasia Surfing Australia’s I Am Surfing Australia campaign with I Am Surfing Australia Surfing Australia’s

prestigious Sponsorship Australasia Awards Sponsorship Australasia prestigious Surfing Australia wins award at at wins award Surfing Australia SPONSORSHIP

Surfing Australia’s commercial division strives to provide Surfing Australia’s its array of partners with ideal platforms to elevate their brands. corporate sponsorship portfolio has increased In the last financial year, Surfing Australia’s corporate sponsorship portfolio has increased by over 80%, whilst by over 80% maintaining our focus on partnering with mainstream Australian brands.

We assist our partners by creating meaningful brand experiences, promoting their products and key messages right across the country, whilst connecting them with Proudly supporting youth-minded markets in a way no other sport can. Surfing Australia’s new national training centre

Surfing Australia offers its partners several levels of sponsorship involvement, from grassroots programs, to sony.com.au community, corporate and event sponsorships.

During the past year Surfing Australia welcomed new sponsors Hurley, Harvey Norman, Sony, FCS and Harley- Davidson.

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It’s away come and to win to honoured really and I feel emotional right now hand to present the title to Molony. the title to present hand to I’m Bells Beach and at been such a special week “It’s surfing said. “The Molony win this title,” to proud really XPO NSW). Haddon (Foster/Tuncurry on was Bay) (Byron Rotumah champion Scott Previous The Australian Indigenous Titles returned to Bells Beach to returned Indigenous Titles Australian The in May. time in 16 years the first for Entrance) NSW/North Coast (Central Molony Russell Australian Indigenous Titles Indigenous Titles Australian Bells Beach To Return Surfing Queensland’s long-term The past 12 months have been hectic Surfing SA has faced a challenging status as an industry leader in the at Surfing NSW as anyone chasing year. The Fantastic Noodles 6 Star management of events was evident sponsorship dollars knows firsthand World Tour event on Kangaroo Island once again in 2012, with the successful how tough things are at present. was a successful surfing event but activation of the Men’s and Women’s unfortunately unforeseen costs led From September 2011 til March to substantial financial losses. Surfing ASP World Tour Quiksilver and Roxy 2012 the Museum of Sydney ran an SA was forced to cut back on staff Pro as well as the ASP Men’s 4-Star exhibition called Surf City, which and expenses to ensure financial Breaka Burleigh Pro. highlighted the effect surfing and stability. The South Australian Tourism Surfing Queensland’s proven its culture has had on Australian Commission also came to our aid and contributed towards these costs and development pathway across all society throughout the 50s, 60s and we are grateful for their support. disciplines of the sport included 70s. Surfing NSW was a key partner over 30 state-based events of a in this project which attracted over This year it has been back to basics, professional, amateur, social, junior, 6,000 visitors per month during the focussing on junior development, masters, female, and interclub nature. exhibition. State Titles and rebuilding our sponsorship portfolio. We are happy A strategic focus on sport In the event arena, The Australian Surf to report that we are back on our development programs within Festival in Port Macquarie continues feet and things are looking great for our affiliated network of over 30 to go from strength to strength, while 2013/2014. We have a few events Boardriders Clubs saw Surfing UIF"VTUSBMJBO+VOJPS5JUMFTIFMEJO yet to be announced to add to our Queensland secure an unprecedented Coffs Harbour had some amazing calendar next year and we look forward to hosting the 2013 Australian  XPSUIPG2VFFOTMBOE waves for the semis and finals. Having +VOJPS4VSGJOH5JUMFTJO4PVUI"VTUSBMJB Government funding through seen the standard of surfing at this next year. the Department of Communities event, surfing is alive and well in Sport and Recreation Services Australia. A huge thank-you to SATC, Coopers, Active Inclusion Program. This Sealink, Recreation and Sport SA and 5IJTZFBSXFFYQBOEFEPVS/48461 funding, as well as additional sport Surfing Australia for their support in 5JUMFT XJUIUIF4PVUIFSO$SPTT461 what has been a challenging year. development programs including the Festival in Port Stephens becoming Surfing Queensland Club Coaching an amazing four days of competition Participation Program provided a culminating with a 20km downwind valuable boost for Boardriders Clubs marathon in 35 knot conditions that to invest in an array of areas such as had all competitors chomping at the coaching, judging, junior development bit. and increasing participation. The Australian Open of Surfing Breaka Flavoured Milk extended their attracted 60,000 spectators on sponsorship of Surfing Queensland’s Manly Beach watching the finals and world-class Surf Schools network and it was great to see NSW surfers Sally further reinforced their commitment Fitzgibbons and Matt Banting take to surfing within the state, expanding out the inaugural event. the Breaka Burleigh Pro to include a Women’s ASP 6-Star World Tour With the assistance of some event in 2013. government funding, Surfing NSW is rolling out Surfers Rescue 24/7, which The Chiko Queensland Championship is a nationally accredited CPR and Circuit continued to provide Board Rescue course that is being Australia’s richest and most made available to all surfers in NSW prestigious state-based surfing throughout the coming summer. With series, with Chiko also extending their over 1200km of surfable coastline in sponsorship of the four-event Open NSW and less than 5 per cent of our Men’s series for a further two-year beaches being patrolled, recreational term. surfers make a huge contribution to None of 2012’s success would be water safety. possible without the ongoing support of all members, coaches, judges, clubs, surf schools, volunteers, valued stakeholders, sponsors and of course the dedicated team of staff and Board of Directors at Surfing Queensland. ANNUAL REPORT 2012 REPORT ANNUAL |

44 ANNUAL REPORT 2012 | 45  DMVC   USBWFM  461  NJMMJPO  UFBN  GJSTU    TUBUF  OFX 8"T   PG  UPXBSET  QMBOOFE  UIF  is due entirely to the dedication and the dedication to is due entirely of Directors of our Board cooperation of our full time and the commitment and the ongoing and part time staff, our sponsors and support from funding partners. Best Community Event in WA. Event Community Best our across progress Steady has seen platform communications with our achievements several via Vimeo content self-generated of 1 million in excess registering Planned year. in the past downloads year in the approaching improvement attention more attract will certainly our sponsors. for exposure and more of several the forefront at were SWA none greater major achievements, UIBO Margaret Point, of Surfers upgrade of this facility upgrade The River. of and the partnership with the Shire positioned has River Margaret Augusta an for surfing event the international future. exciting High to commitment SWA’s and elite development Performance greater been never has support athlete of of in excess with our investment   scholarships and programs, athlete and and officials development coach programs. High Performance regional delivery of SWA’s success total The Surfing WA progressed as planned progressed Surfing WA WA of operations. all areas across on succeed to continued surfers all surfing across stage the world our to a testament disciplines, which is and High on the surfing pathway focus athletes of development Performance Australia. in partnership with Surfing 18 of at Surf School activity continued beaches with iconic most the State’s the 70,000 surpassing activity rates person mark. a major play to Club surfing continued with the surfing fabric in the WA role FTUBCMJTINFOU continued program event SWA The support, corporate great gather to Telstra rated the ASP by highlighted for winning the award Pro Drug Aware   +PF   5JUMF   BHBJOTU  +VOJPS +VOJPS   $IBMMFOHF  GJOBM  8PSME UIF 8PSME    JO +VOJPS   "41  8PNFOT  7JDUPSJBO 0BLMFZ   USJVNQIBOU  "41  UIF  Indigenous Champion to win the Indigenous Champion to Championships Surf Master Australian Macquarie. Port at presented on the main stage by 11x by on the main stage presented Rip Curl and 2012 Champion World Slater. runner-up Kelly Pro made Indigenous Titles Australian The at hiatus a 16-year after its return began event The Bells Beach in May. smoking ceremony with a traditional the local Aboriginal by conducted and long time partner Co-operative Indigenous Surfing in the Victorian Molony Russel Wathaurong. Program, XBT of classic days several Haddon after then used Molony Bells conditions. as Australian he received the wildcard . Sally Fitzgibbons won won Sally Fitzgibbons Slater. Kelly the for Pro the Rip Curl Women’s Stephanie against running year second had some of the event The Gilmore. with fantastic ever conditions best and uncharacteristically waves flocked Spectators beautiful weather. time the first in the thousands and for maximum capacity on reached we site. The By It Safe final of the Play The 8BUFS Final in front the Men’s held after was Harry Mann won of a giant crowd. was title and his trophy his second In 2012 Victoria had its first ASP World World ASP had its first Victoria In 2012 Dijk winning van Champion with Nikki UIF BU Bali in Keramas, Championships at October. Bells Beach at Rip Curl Pro 51st The time with in record completed was of days only utilising five the event Mick window. competition the 12-day Curl Rip claimed his second Fanning amazing final against in an Title Pro    XBT  5JUMFT  4IFQQBSE  +VOJPS  QVCMJDJUZ  +FSFNZ  QPTJUJWF "VTUSBMJB   BOE PG   UIF  MPU  B %VOO   +VMZ  in the near future. Although Surfing Tasmania continues continues Although Surfing Tasmania a part-time volunteers, be run by to occur to paid position is looking likely taking precedence – we are grateful grateful are – we taking precedence the other the support from for a of hosting confident and are States event. successful Tasmania into the public arena. into Tasmania with year, busy been a very It’s PSHBOJTJOH selected to represent Australia at the at Australia represent to selected Surfing Championships Masters World JO bringing Surfing also generated, by our Surf Schools, including by VEGEMITE SurfGroms. being surfer ever first Tasmania’s With Increasing our junior membership is our junior membership Increasing which will be made also a priority, in Boardriders easier with our increase conducted as programs Clubs, as well through our State Coaching Director, Director, Coaching our State through will also Lynch Hollick. Barton Dustin to some advice give to be coming the Nationals. our juniors prior to We have also had several visits from visits from also had several have We .BSUJO High Surfing Australia the Hurley from co-ordinated Centre, Performance developed clubs as well as continue as continue clubs as well developed junior coaching high-level offering of the areas main camps in the three and South). East (North-West, State Through our successful Sport and our successful Through we grant Tasmania Recreation the newly- assist able to been have t-shirts being available for the first the first for t-shirts being available entries Increased years. time in several been a direct have rounds in our State of this. result Surfing Tasmania’s membership has Surfing Tasmania’s improved with grow, to continued and membership communications – there are now three in the State – in the State three now are – there get another hopes to with continued clubs signed up in the near one or two future. Surfing Tasmania has seen much Surfing Tasmania have We 2012. throughout growth Clubs Boardriders extra two affiliated 46 | ANNUAL REPORT 2012 of theassociation attributable to themembers Total comprehensive income Profit from ordinary activities Other expenses from ordinary activities Depreciation andamortisation expenses Employee benefits expense Cost ofSales Revenues from ordinary activities STATEMENT OFCOMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THEYEARENDED30THJUNE2012 STATEMENT OFFINANCIALPERFORMANCE sustainable sport.The VEGEMITESurfGroms program strategy aswe move towards becoming acommercially . XBT beefed upourbottom-line, whilemost oftheHPCfit-out CVEHFU TVSQMVT Australia HighPerformance Centre at Casuarina.The SurfGroms; andb) theopeningofHurley Surfing two standout highlights:a)thelaunchofVEGEMITE remained thesamethisfinancialyear, there were Although theprincipalactivitiesofSurfingAustralia Other expense Other income  FYQFOTFE   PG FYQFDUBUJPOT  SPVOEFE   



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TOTAL EQUITY TOTAL EQUITY profits Retained NET ASSETS TOTAL LIABILITIES TOTAL Loans from Third Parties Third from Loans NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL Prepayments Provisions Other CURRENT LIABILITIES Payables TOTAL ASSETS TOTAL TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS plant and equipment Property, TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL Inventories Other Cash assets Receivables CURRENT ASSETS AS AT 30TH JUNE 2012 AT AS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FINANCIAL OF STATEMENT

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(4,604,385) 4,062,745 (575,850) (769,243) (574,559) 1,096,983 1,866,226 200,000 1,136,260 2,120,221 320,564 1,215,615 2012 227,889 (7,604) 82,098 128,168 $

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Stephanie Gilmore celebrates her victory at the Roxy Pro Gold Coast in what would be the start of her triumphant

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