Annual Report 2010 Melbourne University Sport Team Chairman’S Report
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annual report 2010 melbourne university sport team chairman’s report Melbourne University Sport MUS Board It is with great pleasure that I am able to present the 2010 Annual Report. This year was both an exciting and challenging time for Mr Tim Lee Mr Geoff Rees (Chair) sport at the University of Melbourne and the report highlights Mr Alex Affleck Dr Lynne Williams and celebrates the many achievements of our student athletes, Mr Jean-Luc Garlick Dr Mitchell Anderson sporting teams and clubs. Additionally the report also outlines the impressive range of programs offered each year that support the Mr Rod Warnecke Professor Mark Hargreaves campus community to engage in regular physical activity. Ms Katie Duncan (from October) Mr James Sutherland Earlier in the year the board, staff and key stakeholders dedicated Mr James Garland Ms Genevieve Grant significant time and energy to the development of the strategic Mr Donny Blackie Professor John Dewar plan for sport, fitness and recreation titled the ‘University of Ms Ange La Scala Mr Tim Lee Melbourne Strategic Plan for Sport, 2010–2115’. This was a Mr Craig Bamford significant achievement and the plan will be invaluable in guiding our future actions in ensuring that the University of Melbourne Mrs Julie Caundle MUSA Executive is the leading sporting University in the country for performance, Ms Elizabeth Tregoning participation and quality of facilities. Mr Paul Rogers (Co-President) Mr Callan Hart Mr Marcus King (Co-President) At the end of the year the board farewelled student member Mr Tom Lutwyche Genevieve Grant and I would like to thank her for her contribution Ms Lisa Ng Ms Kristie Dench (to June) to sport at the University and wish her well for the future. I would Mr Alf Lazer also like to thank my fellow board members, MU Sport staff and Ms Cheryl McKinna our dedicated volunteers and coaches for their fantastic efforts in Blues Advisory Board Mr Bob Girdwood 2010. I would also like to thank the University senior management team for their continued support. Mr Paul Rogers (Chair) Ms Kirsten Long Finally I hope that you find the report both informative and Ms Cheryl McKinna Mr James Stewart entertaining. Mr Peter Hone Ms Caitlyn Hallett Geoff Rees – Chairman Mr Jason D’Cruz Mr Ben Phillips Ms Fiona Brown Mr Tony Steele Ms Cindy McTrusty Mr Iain Scott 2 3 director’s report sport at the university of melbourne It is with great pleasure and satisfaction that I reflect on the Sport at the University of Melbourne Key Achievements achievements of sport at the University of Melbourne this year. 2010 was another outstanding year for sport and I hope that the Sport has a special significance for the University through the Participation performance of sporting clubs, teams and high profile athletes that report captures some of the excitement and passion that engaging MU Sport facilities and programs provided over 1 million participant enhance the reputation of the University. The vision for sport is in sport, fitness and recreation activities at all levels generates. opportunities in 2010 including: that the University of Melbourne is the leading Australian university I would like to acknowledge the many people and organisations in sporting performance, participation and quality of facilities. • 5,000 students, staff and community joined the fitness centre with who have been dedicated to improving the position of sport at the over 222,000 individual visits University. They include: Melbourne University Sport • 39 active sport and recreational clubs with over 5,000 members • The staff at Melbourne University Sport and members of the MU competing in community, regional and international competitions Melbourne University Sport (MU Sport) is a semi-autonomous Sport Board in particular the very dedicated chair Mr Geoff Rees. as well as providing a range of instructional activities department of the University and provides sport, fitness and • MUSA Council and Executive including co Presidents Paul Rogers • 46,216 participants in 2,317 group fitness classes and 52,000 recreation programs and facilities for students, staff and the and Marcus King and the Blues Advisory and Scholarships visits to the pool alumni. The Director reports to the Provost and the MU Sport Committees. • Event managed the Collegiate Sports program with 20 separate Board, the body set out under statute by the University Council to competitions providing over 3,000 participant opportunities • The club committees, coaches, support staff and in particular oversee the operations of the department. the active sport alumni and club sponsors who assist in keeping • 900 students and staff involved over the 36 weeks of the Campus the clubs viable and successful. MU Sport is responsible for the Sport Capital Improvement Plan Sport program for the development of campus and off campus facilities and • The managers, coaches and athletes of ‘Team Melbourne’ at • 6,500 individual bed nights at the Ski Lodge at Mt Buller manages a range of University facilities including the buildings and Australian University Sport (AUS) events who ensure that we are grounds located on the Sport Precinct, the University Ski Lodge at always passionate and more that just competitive. Performance Mt Buller and University Boat House on the Yarra River. • The staff and Board at AUS and fellow university sporting bodies • Six Australian University Championships titles who continue to collaborate for the good of the university sport MU Sport employs 12 permanent and contract staff, more than • Support, financial and in-kind, provided to 125 student elite industry despite fierce on-field rivalries. 80 casual staff and approximately 60 sporting club employees athletes of which 28 represented Australia at international senior • Students and staff at the University who continue to support including managers, coaches, instructors, medical staff and other level across 16 different sports our activities in ever increasing numbers and provide us with officials in the operational areas of Sport Development, Fitness important feedback. and Facility Operations and Business Development. Profile • The Provost John Dewar and the University’s Senior Executive • Development and approval of the Elite Athlete and Performers for their continued support and recognition of the contribution Entry Scheme that sport and recreation makes to the University. MUS and the • Completion of the Strategic Plan for Sport Board is particularly appreciative of the ongoing financial support from the University. Financial and physical Resources • Special mention must be made of the MUSA Treasurer Alf Lazer • Three year University funding secured who after many years of dedicated volunteer service to sport at • Operating surplus posted after 3 years of consecutive deficits the University was rewarded with a University Gold Medal at a • Launch of Cricket Club Foundation graduation ceremony during the year. • Commenced construction of the $2.9m extension to the Boat Thank you House Tim Lee – Director of Sport Governance and Management • Joint appointment of Boat Club Manager 4 5 strategic plan for sport Pillars Governance and management Participation That sport at the University is governed and managed effectively at all levels and is successful in achieving the strategic goals. That the students, staff and the broader University community regularly participate in sport, fitness and recreation activities that Success will be achieved when sport is governed and managed encourage a balanced lifestyle and build a healthy community. according to industry best practice, financial and strategic objectives are regularly achieved and positive stakeholder Success will be achieved when programmes, services and relationships are managed effectively. VISION facilities are appealing, relevant and convenient and cater for the constantly changing requirements of the University community. People That the University of Melbourne will be the That quality staff, coaches, club managers and volunteers are leading Australian university for sporting performance, Performance attracted to sport at the University by our positive organisational level of participation and the quality of facilities. That athletes, clubs and teams compete successfully at the culture and opportunities for success. highest level and participation establishes a lifelong connection to the University. Success will be achieved when sport can attract and retain qualified and committed people who embrace the values Success will be achieved when the University is recognised as of professionalism, customer focus, leadership, continuous the leading sporting University in the country and attracts the improvement, integrity and teamwork. ‘best and brightest’ local and international high performance PURPOSE student athletes. To provide quality sport, fitness and recreation Enablers opportunities that enhance the reputation of the University. Profile That the profile and performance of our student athletes, teams and clubs, the opportunities for participation and the quality of our sport facilities enhance the reputation of the University. PILLARS Success will be achieved when the benefits of regular physical activity, the performances of our athletes, teams and clubs Participation Performance and sport facilities feature prominently in University strategic documents and promotional material and are profiled extensively in the media. Financial and physical resources That the financial and physical resources available ensure the provision of quality