Annual Report 2019 – 2020

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From the President 2

Honour Roll 4

Office Bearers & Staff 8

From the Chief Executive Officer 10

From the General Manager – Sport Delivery and Government 12

From the General Manager – Community Engagement 18

State Performance 20

AV Team Member – Gary McBroom 23

From the Coaching Leader 24

Marketing & Communications 26

Victorian Officials 30

Athletics Victoria State Team Report: 2019-20 33

Financial Report 36 Annual Report 2019–2020

From the President allison robison

It’s my pleasure to present the Presidents Report on behalf of Over the past 12 months, the Committee has been focused on the Committee of Athletics Victoria. delivering the strategy we launched in 2019. A critical area where we have invested significant effort has been the Sustainable After several months of social distancing during COVID-19, it’s Business Model pillar. This has seen us restructure our operating hard to recall a life where we were free to engage in athletics rhythm to ensure our approach to governance is focused on competition. However, as I’ve been reflecting on our 19/20 doing the right things at the right time across the competition membership season there’s no doubt it was an exciting year for year. Driven by our Governance Sub-Committee, these new the Association with incredible individual and team performances, ways of working are critical to ensuring appropriate governance the launch of AVSL and an improved financial result. Sadly, of our strategic planning, budgeting cycle and risk management right at the final moment of our year we were all impacted by a activities. In addition, the Finance Sub-Committee has done pandemic that continues to test the resilience of our members an excellent job reformatting our financial reports, providing a and resulted in the cancellation of the Athletics Australia national new level of insight into the drivers of our financial performance. championships and the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 The CEO report has also been changed to better align with the Olympics. strategy, providing clear evidence points of progress against our

The year saw many outstanding events delivered by our plan. competition team. A season highlight for me was Zatopek Further to these more inwardly focused activities, the Committee in December where the setting of the Box Hill track under has needed to look at different ways to deliver a sustainable lights created an intimate environment to enjoy an event that income stream. In an environment where our financial position culminated in Stewart McSweyn winning the Zatopek:10 in a is reliant on clubs meeting membership targets, it’s been new Australian record time. The new approach for the summer disappointing to see a reduction in membership numbers of competition season, AVSL, was another high point with the over 6%. To address this, we sought new sources of revenue league format lifting participation rates and creating a great sense and were awarded contracts to deliver competition for Athletics of competitive spirit across the association. The social media Tasmania, Athletics Australia and the 2021 World Cross Country posts and celebrations at finals time were great evidence points Championships. These revenue streams were critical to that the new approach really resonated with you as our members. delivering the $10,000 profit documented in the financials within

Supporting these events and the whole experience of this report. While we will continue to look for alternative ways to participation in athletics has been the unwavering passion and supplement our income stream, the role clubs play in attracting commitment of our officials and volunteers. I’d like to extend my and retaining members has never been more important to our gratitude on behalf of the Committee for the time, energy and overall sustainability as a sport. professionalism these important members of our community bring In support of our Participation pillar, the Committee has a strong to the delivery of events, enabling all our members to achieve focus on schools as a market for new members and we launched their goals. a foundational skills program targeting the youth market not currently participating in sport as a pilot for Athletics Australia. 03

One of the most exciting opportunities for our sport lies in the proposed merger between Athletics Australia and Little Athletics Australia as announced in October last year. A successful merger will see athletics transformed into one of the biggest participation sports in the country and will provide a clear pathway for athletes, coaches and officials to engage in athletics throughout their life.

The first program was successfully delivered and we were Both Tamsyn and Sam brought strong capability to the Committee exploring partnering with Little Athletics Victoria on this initiative as well as a deep passion for athletics. I wish them both all the when discussions were paused due to COVID-19. Despite the drop very best for their future endeavours. These changes impacted in membership, it was very pleasing to see participation numbers our required 40% quota for female representation and I’m pleased in both XCR and track and field remained consistent from previous to announce the appointment of Kelly Ryan to the Committee. years competition. As a Committee, we are continually reviewing Kelly brings significant sports brand marketing experience from products and services to increase participation and will continue her work with AFL teams Gold Coast Suns and Western Bulldogs these activities to drive further increases in participation rates. and she is currently General Manager Operations and Customer Experience at Marvel Stadium. One of the most exciting opportunities for our sport lies in the Her appointment brings our female representation on the proposed merger between Athletics Australia and Little Athletics Committee to 42% and restores our compliance with the Sports Australia as announced in October last year. A successful merger Victoria quota. will see athletics transformed into one of the biggest participation sports in the country and will provide a clear pathway for athletes, In closing, I want to take this opportunity to thank my fellow coaches and officials to engage in athletics throughout their life. members of the Committee for their commitment to our sport I’m a passionate supporter of this agenda and had looked forward and for their support of me in my first year as President. It’s been to representing Victoria’s position at the Athletics Australia AGM a steep but very rewarding learning curve. I also want to extend in October this year. Unfortunately, the current environment has my thanks to Glenn Turnor and the Athletics Victoria team for the meant the vote will be deferred, however I’m pleased to advise work they do. The team have achieved a reputation for delivery that joint engagement forums are rolling out across the states and of athletics events within Australia that is sought after and is the there is progress taking place behind the scenes to progress the envy of other Member Associations. Finally, I want to thank all merger. our members, whether they be athletes, officials or coaches, for continuing to support the sport we all love. You are the reason we Disappointingly, we lost two much valued members of the exist and I extend my wish that you all stay safe and well during Committee this year with the resignations of Tamsyn Manou and these truly extraordinary times. Sam Culbert. Annual Report 2019–2020

Honour Roll LIFE MEMBERS 05

1896 PARKINSON, Basil J * 1974 EASTHAM, Edward D * 1997 GUILFOYLE, Stanley ML AM 1901 COHEN, Montague * 1975 EMBLING, Stewart A * 1998 CURNOW, Vern W * 1904 BARRETT, Albert O * 1976 FERRIER, Douglas G * HOCHREITER, Rudi J * 1906 TRAVIS, Herbert A * 1976 GELL, Jean I OAM JENKINS, Ronda M OAM 1909 BRIGGS, Walter E * 1977 BUROW, Amy EB WOODS, E Frank * 1912 CROLL, Robert H * 1977 DAVIS, Joyce I MBE * 1999 NOLAN, Charles R 1914 ADAMSON, Lawrence A 1979 DAVIS, Doris IL * SMITH, Raymond C * CMG MA* McDONALD, Allan W * STEVENS, Harold M OAM * 1915 SERLE, E Hamilton OBE* 1980 LEACH, William J * 2000 JENES, Paul OAM SHAPPERE, Philip * 1981 BEOVICH, Beverley L * 2001 CARMODY, Joseph * 1920 STILLWELL, J Alexander * CHUGG, Jack W * 2001 COLLINGS, Vern F 1926 SMITH, Harry D * MAHONY, Margaret L OAM SILLITOE, Neville J OAM 1928 ABBOTT, Harry A * 1982 BELL, Donald F OAM * 2002 BRADBURY, B Joy LANGFORD, George E * DYNAN, Kevin L * 2003 McLELLAN, Amy C C * 1935 WEIR, Hugh R CBE * 1983 DAVIS, Robert L * 2005 FISHER, Margaret M * 1938 RYAN, William M * TUNALEY, William S * 2007 WHITCHELL, Arthur 1939 SCHOBER, Albert V * 1984 GALBRAITH, Alec C * 2008 LAWYSZ, Richard 1944 AKERS, Phyllis M * 1985 BIGGINS, Jack McD * PRESTON, Laurie MILLS, Louise C * DOWNES, Lola C OAM * WILLIAMS, Tony WILLSON, Doris M * STANTON, Horace J ISM * 2009 BOYD, Roy 1945 NEVILLE, Lilian M OAM * 1986 COLDREY, Fred H * HARDING, Ivan PAINTER, Wilfred E * FIELD, Ralph W * 2010 GARDINER, Robert 1948 ROBINSON, Mabel E MBE * GRIERSON, William R * RICKARD, Ian O’DRISCOLL, Jack X QC OBE * KNOTT, George CH * 2011 FREEMAN, Catherine OAM 1949 KENNEDY, Aileen VE BEM * LONNQUIST, Arthur H * MOORE, Brian PIZZEY, F H “Bill” * McBETH, Emily T * VINCENT, Trevor OAM GRANT, C William H * PATTERSON, Marion J OAM * 2012 BINNINGTON, Max 1951 AITKEN, C Ronald CBE * STANTON, Doreen F * CLARKE, Ron * CURNOW, Leonard B OBE * TURNER, Dick A * CURTIS, Kingsley * 1953 GARDINER, C Herbert G QJM * WOOD, WJP “Bill” * 2013 LORD, Anne 1954 KIELY, Nance * 1988 GRAF, Fred JG * RIENIETS, Helen 1957 BENNETT, Iris I * NICHOLLS, Stanley L OAM * 2014 MORGAN, Lorraine OAM MAYER, Sidney M * ROBLEY, Stuart E * MCLENNAN, William MORRIS, Evelyn LF * SCHUBERT, Henri J MBE * PERRY, Ellen 1958 DUNCAN, F May * SHILSTON, Mark W * LEWIS–MANOU, Tamsyn DAVIES, Owen E * 1991 GRANT, Irene M * 2015 BLYTH, Donald 1961 CLEMSON, Reginald * HODGSON, Brian * MONEGHETTI, Steve AM 1963 JAMIESON, Alexander A * 1992 KENNY, Raymond M * PETRIE, Lavinia 1964 McQUISTON, Maisie BEM * 1993 HINES, Joan L * 2016 BARRETT, Peter 1967 PATCHING, Julius L AO OBE * ROBERTS, Phyl M * 2017 JONES, Ian STRINGER, George B * 1994 SAUNDERS, Margaret L * TREW, William 1968 MEARS, Kitt F * 1995 ABBOTT, Sylvia M * WIGMORE, Kevin CAMPBELL, A Hugh * DUNBAR, Margaret E 2018 RYAN, Neil 1969 ROBINSON, Alfred E * FRASER, Martha * SHARP, Khan 1970 ANDERSSON, Phyllis M H * THOMPSON, Margaret A 2019 BOYLE, Raelene AM MBE 1972 MOORE, Edward * WATT, Eileen M * NODEN, Pamela 1973 DUNN, Crystal 1996 AGG, Patricia J Annual Report 2019–2020

Merit Award

1960 BURT, Maisie S * 1998 GRANT, Geoff F 2008 BARNETT, Diana 1962 MEARS, Kitt F * 1998 HALL, Lew R * BOAS, John 1969 VENN, Fay N * MILLER, Ron A GRIFFIN, Rod 1970 McBETH, Emily T * 1998 MINTER, Allan J MASON, Harry *

ROSE, Gladys I * SMITH, J Gordon MASON, Judy STANTON, Doreen F * SMITH, Laura A * STEWART, Bill 1972 HOLMAN, Keith WILLIAMS, Tony J WIGMORE, Kevin 1974 PATTERSON, Marion J OAM * 1999 FISHER, Margaret M * VIZE, Beth 1978 STEPHENSON, Harry F * KITT, Ivan T 2009 PAIN, Diane 1980 SAUNDERS, George E MBE * LAWYSZ, Richard B PERRY, Ellen 1983 NICHOLLS, Stanley L OAM * 2000 BLUNDY, Merv A RIENIETS, Helen 1984 DUNN, Jack B * DAVIDSON, John G RUMBLE, Barbara FRASER, Martha * HANCOCK, Tom B 2010 FISHER, Ian FRASER, William C* MORGAN, Lorraine OAM McLENNAN, William WOOD, WJP ‘Bill’ * 2001 LUCARDIE, Ron T * TURNER, Denise 1986 ABBOTT, Sylvia M * MCKECHNIE, Hugh L YARRANTON, John 1987 COX, Sydney J * TOOHEY, Bill J 2011 BOWDEN, Scott HENRY, Laurie F * VINCENT, Trevor A OAM GLOVER, Alan * 1988 KITT, W David * WOODBRIDGE, Russell H GLOVER, Yvonne WALSH, Jim F* 2002 MONEGHETTI, Stephen J LOWDEN, Diane 1989 KENNY, Raymond M * PRESTON, Laurence G 2012 NICHOLLS, Graeme SAUNDERS, Margaret L * RICKARD, Ian SMITH, Lorraine 1990 DONALD, Wyn V UPTON Ian 2014 DUNN, Peter DUNBAR, Margaret E 2003 HALL, Ken R WILLIAMS, Ian 1991 FOLEY, Royce P * MC DONALD, Ray 2016 COLEMAN, Brett ROBERTS, Phyl M * MOORE, Brian EMBLIM, Nancy 1992 AGG, Patricia J PUOPOLO, A ‘Gus’ J 2017 ARMSTRONG, David VAUGHAN, Hazel G 2004 ANDERSON, Peter K BURLING, May 1994 BETHELL, Peter S GARDINER, Robert C COSTA, Anula BOURKE, Russell J MAJOR, Geoff W 2018 ALLEN, Phil BRADBURY, B Joy WILLIAMS, Irene WATSON, Allan HOCHREITER, Rudi J * 2006 LAMBDEN, Ruby CATER, Terri LETHBRIDGE, RA ‘Tony’ OAM WHITCHELL, Arthur 2019 GAFFNEY, Steven WATT, Eileen M * 2007 BARRETT, Peter McDONALD, Geoffrey WOODS, E Frank * GARTSIDE, Patricia McDONALD, Mary 1995 VODDEN, Nancie A * NODEN, Pamela 1996 WARREN, E Geoff 07

Past Presidents

Victorian Amateur Athletic Association Victorian Athletic Association Inc.

1891 - 1897 Hon Robert W BEST MLA * 1982 - 1983 Dr Frank P LARKINS 1897 - 1897 Mr Walter T COLDHAM * 1983 - 1984 Mr Gary A COZENS

1897 - 1901 Mr Montague COHEN * 1984 - 1989 Mr Stan M L GUILFOYLE Dr Brian HODGSON 1901 - 1905 Mr Lawrence A ADAMSON * 1989 - 1992 1905 - 1918 Sir John MADDEN * 1918 - 1943 Sir William H IRVINE * Athletics Victoria Inc. 1943 - 1957 Sir John G LATHAM * 1992 - 1994 Dr Brian HODGSON * 1957 - 1970 Sir Wilfred K HUGHES * 1994 - 1995 Mr Greg D LEWIS 1970 - 1976 Sir Edgar S TANNER * 1995 - 1997 Mr Kevin L DYNAN 1976 - 1978 Hon Justice Allan W McDONALD * 1997 - 2002 Mr John K HIGHAM 1978 - 1982 Sir Murray V McINERNEY * 2002 - 2005 Mr Max C BINNINGTON 2005 - 2011 Ms Anne LORD Victorian Women’s Amateur Athletic Association 2011 - 2015 Dr Ian K JONES

1929 - 1935 Miss Louise C MILLS * 2015 - 2018 Heather RIDLEY 1935 - 1937 Mrs Doris M MULCAHY * 2018 - 2019 Jamie STRUDLEY 1937 - 1938 Mrs Flora HYAMS * 2019 - Present Allison ROBISON 1938 - 1945 Miss Louise C MILLS * 1945 - 1948 Miss Doris J CARTER * Distinguished Service 1948 - 1952 Mrs Doris IL DAVIS * 1989 DAVIES, Judy J 1952 - 1961 Mrs Mabel E ROBINSON * 1994 GUILFOYLE, Stanley ML AM 1961 - 1962 Mrs Lena BERZINSKI * 2002 CHESTERMAN, Scott 1962 - 1965 Mrs Aileen VE KENNEDY * 2002 HIGHAM, John K * 1965 - 1976 Mrs Joyce I DAVIS * 1976 - 1982 Mrs Margaret L MAHONY * Deceased Annual Report 2019–2020

Office Bearers & Staff AV COMMITTEE

Vice President Vice President Treasurer Samantha Culbert (to Nov 2019) Rob Wendel Grant Mackenzie Clare Burton (from Dec 2019) President Allison Robison AV Committe Secretary James Studley Glenn Turnor Ian Rickard Tamsyn Lewis-Manou (to Dec 2019)

Sub-Committee Managers

Officials AVSL Legal Affairs Records Officer Glenn Turnor Ross Cunningham (to Sept 2019 Scott Chesterman Ronda Jenkins OAM Lorraine Morgan AM Craig Wallace (from Sept 2019) Minter Ellison

Statistician Technical Paul Jenes OAM Garry McBroom 09

Chief Executive Officer Glenn Turnor

GM – Sport Delivery & Government GM – Community Engagement Ross Cunningham (to Oct 2019) Caitlin Honey Andrew Duncan (from Oct 2019)

Manager Sport Delivery Member Services Manager Recreational Craig Wallace Development Leader Leader (P/T) Running & State Teams Maddie Sheedy Tim Crosbie Sean Whipp

Sport Delivery Leader Nathan McConchie

Thought Leadership & Learning Sustainable Business

Officials Manager Coaching Leader (P/T) Accounts Manager (P/T) Assett Manager (P/T) Andrea Hallett Lisa Verstraten Sharon Russell Gary McBroom

Business Support Leader Coaching Program (P/T) Vic. Performance AVTTP Support (P/T) Craig Morrow Matilda Skok Coordinator James Coleman Ben King

Brand & Innovation IT Support Fusion5

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From the Chief Executive Officer GLENN TURNOR

Welcome to the 2019/2020 CEO report. At the end of this membership period, the financials are back in surplus which is always a great outcome for a not for profit It is customary for the CEO to provide a summary of the years organisation. Our membership numbers fell 5% from the previous highs and lows however we are all currently dealing with a new year (five-year average is -5%) while our recreational membership situation that has impacted so many of us in one way or another. gained momentum with a strong increase in both recreational I hope that everyone remains safe and well and we look forward to running groups and individuals. seeing you once we are through what we need to do to return to competition. Schools participation continued to be our strongest growth channel and continues to be a key component of our strategic In the previous twelve months: plan. Analysis and consultation in this sector continued this year as we aim to develop a school’s product and membership as part We celebrated: of the aim to have simple ‘entry and exit’ points in our pathway. → Two new Life Members: Pam Noden and Raelene Boyle The challenge is balancing how we integrate any potential schools’ → Merit Awards were presented to Mary McDonald, product into an overcrowded market making sure that Clubs also Geoff McDonald, and Steven Gaffney; and understand the intention and outcomes. → 50 Year Service Award to Stuart Robley (Life Member) The AV Team continued to contract it services to Athletics who we sadly lost last year. Australia to deliver competitions, which would be extended from December 2019 to April 2020. We welcomed: → Caitlin Honey as General Manager Community Engagement In August 2019 Ross Cunningham was seconded to AA to work → Andrew Duncan to Interim General Manager Competitions on the 2021 World Athletics Cross Country Championships → Maddie Sheedy to Membership which were to be held in Bathurst NSW. Ross had been involved → James Coleman to AV TTP; and in delivering two World Cross Country Championships and → Matilda Skok to Coaching. would bring considerable knowledge and experience to the local organising committee for the event. This additional secondment Allison Robison was elected as Athletics Victoria President contract would be a significant contributor to the financial year after two years as Vice President. Clare Burton would join the end surplus. Committee after being elected at the 2019 AGM. The end of 2019 was also challenging with the resurfacing of We also acknowledge Jamie Strudley for his year as President in Lakeside Stadium with a number of our State Championships 2018/2019. events moving to other Metro Melbourne venues. The Victorian All Schools was one of the events had was held at Tom Kelly We said goodbye and thank you to AV Team member James Reserve over two weekends. This change of format was welcomed Coleman AV TTP who is pursuing his Master’s degree in by some and questions by others – which is the basic nature of the Queensland and a very big ‘thank you and see you later’ to Gary passion that comes from within our sport. The 5km, State Relay McBroom “Sweeper” as a result of the pandemic. Champs and Zatopek 10 would move to Box Hill with an Australian Record being broken. 11

Samantha Culbert and Tamsyn Manou resigned from the Committee in November/ December 2019, respectively. I would like to acknowledge and thank both Sam and Tamsyn for their service on the Committee.

In early 2020 we announced that we would be moving one weekend of our State Championships to an alternate venue with Lakeside Stadium being converted into an outdoor concert area for the 2020 Australian Formula One Grand Prix. Ultimately this concert and the Victorian Masters Championships would be cancelled due to a major pandemic The Committee made a conscious decision to invest in the AV which would close the AV office mid- March and see the team and it is their contribution and commitment over the past entire team, work from home at reduced hours to close out year that has helped deliver a good financial result and the this season. achievements contained in this Annual Report. So thank you to Ross, Caitlin, Craig W, Nathan, Andrew, Maddie, Sharon, Sean, Tim, Lisa, Tilly, Ben, Gary, Andrea, and Craig M for the past season.

Big thank you to all of our athletes,Clubs, Members, Officials, Coaches, Rec runners, Administrators, volunteers, parents and supporters for continuing to support Athletics Victoria in everything that you do and the time that you volunteer in doing so.

I now invite you to continue reading the 2019/2020 Annual Report and thank you for your continued support of athletics in Victoria.

I hope that everyone remains safe and well and we look forward to seeing you once we are through what we need to do to return to competition. Annual Report 2019–2020

From the General Manager – Sport Delivery and Government Andrew Duncan

It has been a busy and somewhat challenging 12 months for the For athletics, with all its different forms and disciplines, it has Sports Delivery team. meant we will have to change the way in which we do things. All of us – staff, officials, coaches and athletes will have to accept Unfavourable weather conditions during August lead to a that things will be different and adapt accordingly. We will make cancellation of the XCR Heritage round. Excitingly a new summer mistakes and it may take a bit of time to adjust, but if we all work competition format - AVSL –was rolled out in October, however, together, we can ensure that athletics will endure. due to Lakeside Stadium maintenance, our ‘home’ was unavailable from October to February. This meant all events had to be So, let us look back at the past year. held elsewhere during that period; with January’s hot weather XCR’19 Review conditions and severe decline in air quality affected the State XCR’19 was another successful season of cross country and road Multis, AVSL and Country Championships. Due to the planned running events. Participation numbers were down (11%) from the Australian Grand Prix concert series, Week 2 of the State Track last complete season of 2017 (2018 also had a cancelled round) & Field Championships was moved away from Lakeside, and in due largely to the cancellation of the Heritage Round at Cruden March the world-wide COVID-19 pandemic hit all competition Farm in August because the venue was underwater after severe events across Australia, leading to their cancellation. These thunderstorms. events included the Victorian Masters in Bendigo, the Queensland Track Classic in Brisbane and the Australian Track & Field Chip timing for relay XC relay events was successfully tested by a Championships in Sydney, all of which the Athletics Victoria team couple of age groups at the Schools XC relay in round 1 and was were to assist in delivering. then used at both Sandown and the Tan relays for all age groups.

The team has delivered over 65 days of competition over the Using these chips will ultimately assist in streamlining our timing previous 12 months which included 31 weekends and I want to process for Cross Country events and reduce the number of thank the team for their huge efforts in achieving this milestone. officials and club helpers required to run an event. Not only has the team delivered competitions for Athletics Victoria (AV), but also managed events for Athletics Australia, Athletics XCR Schools Tasmania, and AV Club events and we look forward to expanding The Schools Cross Country relays was again held at Jells Park these services in the future. North with 287 teams from 45 schools taking on the 3km and 4km courses. To put a competition together takes more than just the Sports Delivery team & we want to thank the rest of the AV staff & also There was a tie in the overall girl’s trophy with Wesley College the many officials & volunteers who give their time to assist in and Ruyton Girl’s both on 43 points. Wesley easily won the boy’s ensuring the product we deliver is second to none. trophy over 2018 winners Haileybury. Wesley also won the Co-ed Schools trophy, meaning Wesley took out the trifecta, the first There have been numerous State & National Records broken over time a school has won all three trophies. the past year by Victorian athletes and we congratulate them all on their individual achievements. There have also been teams The Road Relay event was again held at Princes Park. A change to representing AV at the Australian Cross Country and Australian the takeover area meant a less intrusive interaction with the public All Schools Championships and congratulations to all those who frequent the area. 332 teams from 49 schools competed. athletes representing the big V. Unfortunately, Wesley missed out on the trifecta this time but did With the halting of competition in March it has given the team win the Boy’s and Co-ed competitions and came 2nd to Ruyton in an opportunity to review our various products and what we can the Girl’s competition who backed up their 2018 win at the same do to deliver our events in the post Covid-19 world we will all be venue. living in. 13

Bundoora Park, the traditional home of the All Schools Individual There were 307 teams entered, a season high for relay teams Cross-Country Championships, was the final event of the AV which made the takeover zone located at the Pillars of Wisdom in Schools XC series. 1366 students from 202 schools competed over Alexandra Parade a very busy and congested area for the Saturday 3, 4, 6, or 8km courses. morning event. The Men’s Premier Division saw St Stephens Harriers win their 3rd relay event for the year. For the third year in a row, Marcellin, Ruyton and Wesley won the Boy’s, Girl’s, and Co-ed trophies respectively, a great achievement. The Women’s Premier race was hotly contested as the overall XCR Wesley also obtained another trifecta, winning all 3 XCR co-ed team’s trophy was up for grabs. Collingwood Harriers & Glenhuntly school trophies for the 2019 season. were equal on points at the start of the day. Although Melbourne University won the race, Collingwood Harriers came 2nd with XCR Relays a 12 second margin to 3rd placed Glenhuntly to win the overall The season opener was held at Jells Park, with 304 teams entering XCR Women’s Team title by one solitary point. It was a similar to get their first team points for the season. Both St Stephens scenario in Men’s Division 2 where the season’s title was also on Harriers (Men’s Premier) and Knox Athletics (Women’s Premier) the line between APS United & Bendigo Region. APS United (2nd) took back to back honours in claiming the first points of the beat Bendigo Region (3rd) by just under a minute to win the Men’s season. Division 2 title.

The next relay event scheduled was the Ekiden Relay in Anglesea Athletics Victoria would like to congratulate the following winning in Round 4. With the cancellation of the event in 2018, teams were clubs of XCR’19 season: eager to take on the challenging courses once again. Each leg of the relay varies in distance from 9.2km to 4.6km and depending Division Men Women on the division and age group, the overall distance also varies. 187 Collingwood Premier St Stephens Harriers teams entered, with St Stephen’s Harriers taking out the Men’s Harriers Premier & Athletics Essendon the Women’s. Division 2 APS United Box Hill Victorian Cross-Country Division 3 Traralgon Harriers XCR Round 5 saw the AV Competition head to Sandown with 262 League teams entered. The event clashed with Gold Coast Marathon Division 4 APS United 2 Doncaster which saw some athletes heading north, meaning clubs were Collingwood Division 5 Bendigo Region 2 unable to fill some of the teams. With more favourable conditions Harriers 4 Victorian Cross-Country than 2018, the events for the Open & Masters age groups returned Division 6 - League 2 to two laps. Timing chips for all events were used which saw the Division 7 Western Athletics 1 - traditional touching of the hand replaced with the handing over U20 Western Athletics Geelong Region of the chip wrist bands. In a very close race in the men’s Premier U18 Ballarat Region 1 Western Athletics Division, Box Hill overcame St Stephens by 11 secs to take out the Men’s U16 Ballarat Region Ballarat Region Premier Division & Knox Athletic Club made it two wins from three U14 Ballarat Region Western Athletics for the season in the Women’s Premier Division. 40+ Geelong Region APS United 50+ Box Hill Box Hill The last event on the XCR Calendar and the last Relay event was 60+ Williamstown - the Tan Relays held at the iconic Tan track which circumnavigates the Royal Botanic Gardens, Government House, and Kings Domain. Annual Report 2019–2020

XCR Individual Trophy Award Athlete Club There were five individual races this season at various venues Champion Male Andrew AV Trophy BER across Melbourne & Ballarat. Unfortunately, due to some extreme Winter Winner Buchanan weather leading up to the Heritage round at Cruden Farm, meant George Saunders Champion Female Kiah Fry FKN this event had to be cancelled as the condition of the venue was Trophy Winter Winner unsuitable to hold the event as most of the course wasunderwater. Outstanding Lola Downes Trophy Female XCR The first individual event of the season was held at St Anne’s Athlete Men 40+ Brett Winery at Myrniong. There were some course changes from 2018 Neil Ryan Award GER especially at the finish which allowed for a better flow of athletes Champion Coleman Women 40+ Tracey post the finish, but the course was still a tough undulating circuit. Lavinia Petrie Award MAL Champion Austin Chris Wardlaw Grant Alexandra Paterson (Old Xaverians) won the Open Women’s in Men 45+ Champion GER 28:39 and Joel Tobin-White (Doncaster) won the Open Men’s in Award Simpson Margaret Dunbar Women 45+ 24:22 Bev Thomas COL Award Champion Men 50+ Darren Bundoora Park was the venue for Round 3 of XCR. This is the Trevor Vincent Award OLX largest XCR event of the year and combines both the individual Champion Templeton Colleen Stephens Women 50+ Julie All Schools Cross Country and AV XCR events. There were just BOH Award Champion Norney over 1700 entries across the 10 events held on the day. This event John also doubles as the selection trials for the Australian All Schools Peter Battrick Award Men 55+ Champion BOH Meagher Championships. The Women’s Open 10km race was won by Ellie Women 55+ Anne Lord Award June Petrie BOH Pashley (Geelong Region) in a time of 34:44 and in the Men’s Open Champion 10km race Harry Summers (Box Hill) took the honours in 30:04. Men 60+ Ian Upton Award Mark Purvis APS Champion After a couple of relay events, Round 6 saw the conduct of the Athletics Victoria Men U20 William KNA Lakeside:10 individual Road Race at Albert Park. Trophy Champion Collins Stewart Fraser Women U20 Abbey DAC This year saw 1278 entries taken for the with 834 competitors Trophy Champion Caldwell completing the course, an overall completion rate of 65%, up 1% George Thomas Ethan Men U18 Champion WES on 2018. Trophy McMinimee Women U18 Ebony Joan Beretta Trophy WES The Women’s 10km was won by Whitney Sharpe (St Stephens Champion Dodemaide Harriers) in a time of 33:20 and the Men’s event saw Harry Jhye Joe Carmody Men U16 Champion KNA Summers (Box Hill) run a 28:35 to complete the Cross Country & Hadfield Road Race 10km double. Women U16 Joyce Davis Trophy Niamh Tabit COB Champion Next it was off to Ballarat and a couple of circuits of Lake Bendigo Building Archie Men U14 Champion MPA Wendouree for the 15km Road Race for seniors and 6km Road Society Trophy Hewett Race for juniors. With a chilly 9° at race time (and feeling like 5°) Frank Chapman Women U14 Imogen MPA 152 juniors completed their 6km race followed by 512 Open & Trophy Champion Baker Masters athletes completing their 15km. Sc Reeve Perpetual Male 8km Cross Joel Tobin- DAC Trophy Country Champion White The Men’s Open was won by Bendigo Region’s Andrew Buchanan Male 10km Cross Harry Eddie Moore Trophy BOH in 44:17 and the Women’s Open by Kiah Fry from Frankston, Country Champion Summers backing up her 2018 win with a time of 51:42. Male 12km Cross Mark Shilson Trophy NOT HELD Country Champion As stated earlier, the Heritage round at Cruden Farm was JC Draper Memorial Male 10km Road Harry BOH cancelled due to the venue being underwater due to 25mm of rain Trophy Champion Summers falling and wind gusts up to 95km/h in the area in the 48 hours Male 15km Road Andrew Jack Biggins Trophy BER leading into to the event. Unfortunately, the event could not be Champion Buchanan Athletics Victoria Female 15km Road rescheduled. Kiah Fry FKN Trophy Champion The penultimate event on the XCR calendar, the Burnley Half Marion Patterson Female Marathon Charlotte ESS Marathon & Junior 5km was held on Sun Sept 8. A start time of Trophy Champion Wilson 7:30am for the early starters and 8:00am start for the rest saw 675 2019/20 Summer AVSL competitors complete the events - 553 in the Half Marathon and The 2019/20 Summer season saw the introduction of the Athletics 122 in the Junior 5km - a combined increase of 40 athletes from Victoria Shield league (AVSL) competition. 2018. AVSL is a competition where AV affiliated clubs compete as Athletics Victoria would like to congratulate the following award- one entity where the four best points events achieved by each winning individuals from XCR’19 season. individual member is accumulated and contributes towards the club’s overall performance. This now means every member of every club is involved in scoring points for the club. 15

Throughout the season each club had an opportunity to select a Congratulations to the following schools on winning their powerplay where they gained double points for that round. divisions.

Based on data from the 2018/19 Shield season five divisions Gender Junior Intermediate Senior were created for the inaugural season. There were 12 rounds of Loreto Mentone Caulfield Girls competition held at 5 locations every week - Ballarat, Bendigo, Mandeville Hall Grammar A Grammar Geelong and two locations in Melbourne. Athletes were able Melbourne Melbourne Boys Wesley College to compete at any venue in any event, knowing that their Grammar Grammar performance was contributing to the clubs’ weekly tally. The two Metro venues hosted all events across both venues and the three The top three schools were invited to compete at the National regional venues alternated programs each week. Nitro Challenge in Perth in December 2019. We congratulate Caulfield Grammar (Senior Boys & Senior Girls), Wesley College There were two special rounds – Relay Round & Nitro Round. (Intermediate Boys) and Frankston High school (Junior boys) on all The relay round was specifically aimed at building the team placing third in their respective divisions. culture and allow clubs to test out their relay squads prior to the State Relay Championships.. Nitro Round was a twilight meet held Victorian All Schools Track & Field Championships on the eve of Zatopek:10 and included some field events where With Lakeside Stadium out of action due to resurfacing works bonus points were on offer. saw the Vic All Schools Track & Field held at Doncaster over two consecutive weekends. Overall, there were 2523 entries an Although numbers were down on the previous season in line with increase of 1.6% on 2018. The conditions were challenging on lower membership, AVSL still had an average attendance of over weekend one with the Tom Kelly track lashed by wind and rain, 1,250 athletes and an average event entry of over 2,500 across the but the officials and athletes persevered and were greeted with 12 completed rounds. kinder weather on Weekend 2. Division Club Premier Athletics Essendon 2019/20 Summer AV Championships Review Division 2 Doncaster Victorian 5km Championships The 2019 Victorian 5000m championships were held at Hagenauer Division 3 Collingwood Reserve in Box Hill on November 14. 200 athletes contested seven Division 4 Wyndham races. St Stephen Harriers Whitney Sharpe won the Woman’s ‘A’ Division 5 Dandenong-Springvale race and Victorian Championship in 16:07.24 and James Hansen from Knox took out the Men’s ‘A’ race and Championship with a Athletics Victoria continues to work with all stakeholders time of 13:58.05. to ensure the AVSL competition grows and has the support athletes of all ages and abilities. To assist in this growth, we need Victorian Track Relay Championships clubs to actively recruit officials to assist with the delivery of AV returned to Hagenauer Reserve a week later for the Track Relay these competitions. We do have a pool of high-quality officials Championships. 35 clubs entered 350 teams this year, down available at all venues and events but with the number of other seven entries on 2018. competitions AV holds throughout the season, we are continually calling upon the same officials to work at all our events. We need The Club spirit throughout the day was evident with some great to increase the pool of officials but without the support of clubs racing and close finishes over several events. to actively recruit officials, we will continually find it difficult to expand to more than the current venues we have. The U18 Mixed, Open Men and Women 4x400m finals were held at Zatopek:10 a couple of weeks later. The Men’s Open race had The AV team want to sincerely thank all the volunteer officials and the closest finish of all relays with only 0.05secs separating first club administrators who do countless hours of work throughout (Glenhuntly) and second (Geelong Guild). the season, to deliver the AVSL competition season. Congratulations to all teams on their successes. 2019/20 Summer Schools Review Victorian School Track Relay Championships Zatopek:10 Lakeside Stadium once again played host for the 2019 Schools Box Hill was the venue for the Victorian 10,000m championships Track Relay Championships. 37 schools took part in the day with which also doubles as the Australian 10,000m championships. 504 teams competing. A fantastic evening of events was scheduled, and the crowd was not disappointed. We would like to congratulate Haileybury College on winning the Girls award and Melbourne Grammar taking out the Boys award in Victorian Multi Championships a narrow 3-point win over 2018 winners Wesley College. The Victorian Multi Championships were again held in Bendigo in early 2020 and was run in conjunction with the Australian Masters Victorian Nitro Schools Challenge Athletics Multi Championships. 57 athletes entered to make the The Nitro Schools Challenge took place at Lakeside Stadium with trip up to Bendigo, an increase of nine entries on 2019. 118 teams from 28 schools competing in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Boys & Girls competitions. It was great to see 7 more Across the weekend athletes, officials and volunteers teams than in 2018 were challenged with hot weather, but their support and encouragement of each other allowed everyone to enjoy the competition. Annual Report 2019–2020

Victorian Country Track & Field Championships This meant the AV team had to review and prepare new timetables 2051 event entries saw 779 athletes make the trek down to John and move a lot of equipment, including the Lakeside hurdles to Landy Field in Geelong for the 2020 Victorian Country Track & Duncan Mackinnon and other offsite storage areas to enable us to Field Championships. With air quality still being an issue, and an deliver the second week of the Championships. invitation to athletes who missed on competing in Canberra at the cancelled ACT titles, there were many late minute adjustments to There were many personal bests and several State and timetables. Vic Country records broken over the two weekends and we congratulate all athletes on the achievements over the AV would like to thank the Geelong Region organising Committee Championships. for their hard work both in the leadup & during the competition. We received a lot of great feedback on the running of the event. Like all our events, these championships could not have happened without the hard work and dedication of the Victorian Officials AV would also like to congratulate the following Award winners on and club helpers who worked tirelessly over the two weekends their success: ensuring athletes had the best and fairest competition experience Award Winner possible.

Margaret Saunders Country Cup Eaglehawk (1554pts) 2019 The State Track & Field Championships are the biggest event on Ex Athletes Cup Eaglehawk (658pts) 2019 the calendar and the opportunity for junior athletes to warm- David Kitt Trophy Eaglehawk (896 pts) 2019 up and compete in a championship event alongside their open Stuart Hunter Memorial Shield Tiana Boras (Athletics Chilwell) counterparts provides junior athletes with invaluable insight into the next stage of their athletic journey. Joyce Lockyer Memorial Shield Emma Berg (South Bendigo) Australia Day Medal – Male Christian Davis It also provided a fantastic opportunity to prepare themselves (Athletics Chilwell) for the Australian Track & Field Championships, which saw 694 Australia Day Medal – Female Mackenzie Mielczarek (Corio) Victorian athletes represent the state at Sydney Olympic Park. Athletics Chilwell Veteran Award Terry Hicks (Eaglehawk) - Male The end of the State Championships saw the HH Hunter Shield Athletics Chilwell Veteran Award Jacinta Burns (Athletics awarded. The 2019/20 shield went to Melbourne University with - Female Chilwell) 148 points. This made it consecutive wins for MUAC who now have 20 titles to boast. Victorian Masters Track & Field Championships Due to the onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the 2020 Victorian AV are introducing a new set of awards for the Best individual Masters Track & Field Championships was cancelled. In lead up to Performance of the Championship over the Summer season the event a lot of work had been done by Vic Masters & Bendigo championships. These include the 5000m, 10000m, Multis, organising committees and AV would like to thank them for their Masters and Track & Field Championships. The AV team would efforts. like to congratulate the following athletes for the 2019/20 season:

The intimate venue of Box Hill allowed everybody to get up close Award Athlete and Event Club nd personal and cheer on the athletes throughout the evening. Open Female Jemima Montag (5000m Racewalk) MUU The crowd were out in the middle in a picnic atmosphere Open Male Stewart McSweyn (10,000m) SSH watching the Steve Hooker Pole Vault earlier in the night and for Junior Female Tiana Boras (Triple Jump) CHI the final race of the evening, as is tradition, were allowed onto the track to cheer the runners around the last few laps. Junior Male Tayleb Willis (Triple Jump) RWD Overage Female Not Awarded (Masters In the Women’s race, a final sprint down the last 100m saw Championships Not Contested) Genevieve Gregson win in a time of 32:47.83 over Andrea Overage Male Not Awarded (Masters Seccafien from Canada. Katie Gamble from Frankston, 7th overall, Championships Not Contested) took out the Victorian Title in 33.46.86. Para Female: Kirstie Newcombe (1500m) BHA Para Male Liam Kernick (100m) ANW The final race of the night saw Stewart McSweyn win the Men’s Championship in 27:23.80. The race was set up for a fast time and Acknowledgements Stewart did not disappoint kicking away from Patrick Tiernan on The Athletics Victoria Sport Delivery team would like to thank our the bell to set a new Australian record. This was also his third members, coaches, officials, club helpers, volunteers and all our Zatopek:10 title in a row. stakeholders for the continued support and success of athletics in this state. Victorian State Track & Field Championships The combined Junior and Open Track & Field championships were Notable mentions must go to the members of our committees who held over successive weekends in late February and early March. constantly strive to improve the processes of the sport. 1200 athletes (down 250) entered 2693 event entries (down 60) across the two weekends of competition. Thank you to Ronda Jenkins (Championship Administration and Records), Paul Jenes (Statistician), David Armstrong (Results Hub) Weekend 1 was held at Lakeside Stadium and Weekend 2 at and competition directors Tony Williams, Richard Lawysz, and Duncan Mackinnon Reserve in Murrumbeena. This was due to Lorraine Morgan throughout the winter and summer seasons. the Australian Grand prix requiring Lakeside stadium vacated a The help and services that each of these people and many more week earlier than previous years to prepare for a series of concerts provide across the year is vital to the success of athletics in during the Australian Grand Prix. Victoria. 17 Annual Report 2019–2020

From the General Manager – Community Engagement Caitlin Honey

2019-20 was an exciting year for the Community Engagement team. Over the past 12 months, we have undertaken and progressed several key initiatives that align with the AV strategy.

Club Capacity We spent the past 12 months working with clubs to help them assess their capacity with a focus on growth and sustainability. I had the opportunity to meet with 29 Athletic Clubs individually or in small groups, and scheduled 6 Club Committee Forums to gather insights and develop a better understanding about what support our clubs require from AV in order to flourish.

The forums were a great place to learn from clubs about what is working well and what areas they would like to see improved. A key outcome included the development/distribution of club governance information and resources. AV now has a repository on the AV Portal for Clubs to access all the information they require to support and grow their clubs.

New Website AV has upgraded the website with a focus on user-friendly and easy to find information. You will find all the event and historical information along with new sections on club engagement and communication/dissemination of information.

Member Portal and Member Service Support Maddie Sheedy has been a welcome addition to the Community Engagement team, providing support services to our members. Diversity and Inclusion With the appointment of Maddie, Member enquiries and back- AV has established a partnership with Proud 2 Play to assist in end processes have been streamlined, with member needs at the developing and growing opportunities for LGBT+ individuals in forefront. sport. AV is one of several state bodies that work with Proud 2 Play to create inclusive sporting environments for all Victorians. Community Sport Sean Whipp has managed the Department of Premier and Para Athletics is growing from strength to strength in Victoria, Cabinet – Multicultural and Participation Grant over the past three AV hosted a Para Classification day in Feb 2020 and will look to years. Through the grant, Sean continues to support athletics in host more this upcoming season. In addition, AV is working with regional areas. Shepparton and Athletics South West have been Disability Sport Victoria, local councils and schools to promote established as regional hubs to foster participation – with over Para-athletics across the state. 15 athlete members at each club, AV are excited to provide more opportunities for regional Victorians to do athletics. 19

AV Strategy Open U20 U18 U16 U14 Total Athletics Victoria is halfway through the three-year strategic plan 2015-16 2,306 400 645 723 620 4,694 to grow participation in athletics in all forms. While we are seeing a decline in Athlete member numbers, we are confident that 2016-17 2,215 360 610 736 566 4,487 the engaging and innovative work we are doing throughout the 2017-18 2,155 347 631 719 518 4,370 business will contribute to a positive change. A sub-committee 2018-19 2,003 320 545 695 681 4,244 report on the five pillars that drive the strategy, and we want to 2019-20 1,999 319 621 638 442 4,019 thank them for the work they are doing to engage and support Athletics in Victoria. Table 2. Competing Athletes (five-year period)

DATA: Recreational Running: Competing Athlete Recreational running membership continues to be a popular Athlete membership for season 2019-20 was marginally down choice in Victoria, with a 20% growth in members over the past compared to past years, with a total of 4019 members competing 12 months. This growth is greater than expected, and shows the in the XCR, AVSL, Specialist Events and Championships. When continued shift toward social running options in the community. compared to 2018-19, Open Age and under 20’s remained Recreational Running memberships account for 41% total relatively stable in terms of member numbers. Interestingly, there memberships, a 7% increase from the 2018-19 membership year. was an increase in under 18s with 76 more members from the previous year. Table 1 provides a breakdown of age group and 2018-19 2019-20 Difference gender for the 2018-19 season, while table 2 shows the trends in Rec Running 2,236 2,824 +588 membership for each age group over a five-year period. Competing Athlete 4,244 4,019 -225 Warrnambool identified a series of local issues that have Total 6,480 6,843 +363 temporarily slowed club-specific development; however, Athletics Victoria continue to work closely with one of the largest training Table 3. Comparison 2018-19 to 2019-20 of total participation membership groups in the area, developing coach education resources. We would like to thank the many people who make our athletics Club sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and equity will all be competitions happen: the officials who give up their weekends promoted and championed in 2019-20. Athletics Victoria is looking to ensure that our competitions run; the club helpers who put to empower and strengthen clubs by assisting in the development their hands up to help every week; the parents and guardians who of better council and stakeholder engagement, greater links to spend hours driving their children to training and competition; schools, and deeper connections to the communities we service. and of course the staff of AV who work tirelessly to ensure that we provide high quality events throughout the year. We acknowledge Male Female Total that many of you put in great amounts of time engaging with our U14 216 226 442 sport, and we thank you for your continued support. U16 345 293 638 U18 347 274 621 U20 170 149 319 Open 1,309 690 1,999 Total 2,387 1,632 4,019

Table 1. Season 2019-20 athlete participation (competing member clubs) Annual Report 2019–2020

Report State Performance From Ben King, State Performance Coordinator

An ongoing focus of Athletics Victoria is the continued upskilling Continuing the theme of education and upskilling, the 2019 of our dedicated coaching network. Forming the backbone of AVTTP season hosted six face-to-face sessions between June every athlete’s journey, a coach takes on the persona of a 2019 – February 2020, engaging over 300 athletes, coaches and technical advisor, mentor, sports psychologist, dietitian supporters (parents/sibling/guardians) in 26 education workshops – the skills and knowledge a coach develops throughout and technical training sessions. Encompassing Athletics Australia’s THEIR journey seem endless! national skills and education curriculums, each of the sessions were tailored to ensure a continued progression of sport literacy To ensure our coaches continue to be supported throughout their and technical event efficiency. journey, AV Performance embarked on two major projects across Our ‘on the couch’ sessions continue to be a big hit. In 2019, 2019, with an emphasis on the continued growth and development participants were treated to an intimate audience Sinead Diver of a coach’s ‘tool box’. and Genevieve Gregson, sharing their journeys and hot tips! Joining forces with the AV Coaching Team, we reached out to a number of other Victorian State Sporting Associations to begin the We would like to take this opportunity to thank our dedicated development of a joint coaching workshop series. Not surprisingly, AVTTP State Coaching Team, our athletes, personal coaches and we received great interest and buy in from an initial seven SSA’s athlete support Teams, our partners Athletics Australia and the and started collaborating on a coaching series that would be VIS, along with our key product partners – OXYGN8 and Chobani universal across sports and captured the integral components of a for keeping our Squads nourished, educated and tracking towards coach’s tool box. finding that unique balance of success in sport and life.

What transpired was an eight- part ‘Winter Coaching Series’, 2019 AVTTP State Coaching Team with the first of the workshops poised for release in June 2020. State Coach Event Group Assistant Coach Unfortunately, with the onset of COVID-19 and the immediate Steve Cain Combined Events Scott Sidley impact to sport/ community gatherings, the Winter Coaching Steve Fabris Series has been postponed for now, however with such great Lisa Verstraten Endurance Benjamin Bailey interest from our State sporting colleagues, we will look to peruse Will Barber this workshop series when current restrictions allow. Alwyn Jones Horizontal Jumps Jason Hodson The second project focused on the OXYGN8 Athletics Victoria Peter Benifer Hurdles - Target Talent Program (AVTTP), and engaging a small group Anula Costa Para Coordinator - of talented development coaches to shadow our AVTTP State Chris Brennan Sprints Jeremy Dixon Coaching Team as Assistant Coaches. We were delighted to Kim Mulhall Throws Dean Ryan receive good interest in these positions and selected eight AVTTP Mark Stewart and Assistant Coaches to pilot the program throughout the 2019 Vertical Jumps - Warren Hill AVTTP season. Jessica Rothwell Walks Karla Bulte All AVTTP Assistant Coaches where engaged in the planning of the AVTTP season, offered mentoring opportunities through Guest Coaches Event Group our State Coaching Team and engaged in all AVTTP sessions Jack Dalton Hammer throw – coordinating warmups, technical coaching and post training reviews. Cory Innes VIS Strength and Conditioning Kathryn Mitchell Javelin OXYGN8 Athletics Victoria Target Talent Program Manjula Wijesekara High Jump In 2019, we were delighted to welcome OXYGN8 as principle partner of the Athletics Victoria Target Talent Program – a partnership that will see our State Coaching Team outfitted in OXYGN8 jackets (needed for winter coaching!), along with a healthy supply of OXYGN8 prize packs to gift to lucky members of the AVTTP squad! 21

Victorian Institute of Sport – Athletics Program AV would like to take this opportunity to thank the Performance The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) Athletics program operates Team at the VIS for their ongoing support and collaboration in the in partnership with Athletics Australia (AA) and Athletics Victoria pursuit of sporting excellence, and would like to acknowledge (AV), in supporting Victorian athletes to excel in sport and life. the support of the VIS through extending facility access and performance services to the 2019 and 2020 Athletics Victoria Off the back of a very successful 2018, our focus shifted to the Target Talent Program. 2019 World Championships for both able body and para athletics, and also saw a shift in the qualification process for the 2020(21) Tokyo Olympic Games - which in part will now see athletes qualify through achieving World Athletics event specific standards or via achieving a World Ranking that falls within the event specific quota. (Please review AA’s nomination policy for full nomination criteria).

Twenty VIS athletes were selected to the 2019 World Championships Team (15 Able Body, five Para), achieving an impressive two Gold and a World Record (Jaryd Clifford; T13 1500m (WR) and 5000m), one Bronze (Claire Keefer; F41 Shot Put); one, top five and an additional five top 10 results, along with a World Masters Athletics record by Sinead Diver in the W 40 10,000m! (2019 WC results listed below).

In all, the VIS Athletics program provided performance services support a total of 42 NASS, Victorian track and field athletes throughout the 2019/20 season.

Athlete and Coach Pairs – Victorian Institute of Sport

Athlete Event Personal Coach Athlete Event Personal Coach Aiden Harvey Shot Put Scott Martin Joel Baden High Jump Sandro Bisetto Brett Robinson Marathon Nic Bideau Jordan Williamsz 1500m Nic Bideau Brooke Stratton Long Jump Russell Stratton Joseph Deng 800m Justin Rinaldi Catriona Bisset 800m Peter Fortune Joseph Baldwin High Jump Sandro Bisetto Celeste Mucci Heptathlon Darren Clarke Kathryn Mitchell Javelin Uwe Hohn Chris Mitrevski Long Jump John Boas Kyle Swan 20km Walk Brent Vallance Christian Davis 400m Anula Costa Linden Hall 1500m Bruce Scriven Claire Keefer F41 Shot Put John Eden Lisa Weightman Marathon Dick Telford Damien Birkinhead Shot Put Scott Martin Louise Mendes Hammer Throw Demetri Dionisopoulos Darcy Roper Long Jump John Boas Luke Mathews 1500m Liz Mathews Ellie Pashley Marathon Julian Spence Madeleine Hills Steeple Chase Craig Mottram Genevieve Gregson Steeple Chase Nic Bideau Maria Strong F33 Shot Put John Eden Georgia Griffiths 800m, 1500m Stephen Ellinghaus Morgan Mitchell 400m, 4x400m Liz Mathews Georgia Hansen 1500m Stephen Ellinghaus Nicholas Hum Long Jump John Boas Henry Smith Long Jump John Boas Peter Bol 800m Justin Rinaldi Isaac Hockey 1500m Bruce Scriven Rhydian Cowley 20km Walk Brent Vallance Jack Rayner 10,000m Nic Bideau Ryan Gregson 1500m Nic Bideau Jaryd Clifford T12 5000m Philo Saunders Sam McIntosh T52 100m Fred Periac Jemima Montag 20km Walk Brent Vallance Sam Rizzo T54 800m/1500m Richard Coleman Jessee Wyatt F33 Shot Put John Eden Sinead Diver Marathon Nic Bideau Tim Logan T13 5000m (Guide) Philo Saunders Todd Hodgetts F20 Shot Put Scott Martin Annual Report 2019–2020

State performance report

Victorian Results from 2019 International Benchmark Events

2019 World Championships | Doha 27 September - 6 October

Athlete Event Place Result Brooke Stratton Long Jump 10th 6.46m Catriona Bisset 800m 39th 02:05.33 Celeste Mucci 4x100m Relay DNF Celeste Mucci 100m Hurdles 25th 13.14 Darcy Roper Long Jump 15th 7.82m Georgia Griffith 1500m 22nd 4:17.15 Henry Smith Long Jump 24th 7.50m Jemima Montag 20km Walk 10th 1:36:54 Joel Baden High Jump 25th 2.17m Julian Spence Marathon 39th 2:19:40 Linden Hall 1500m 10th 4:06.39 Luke Mathews 800m 39th 1:50.16 Morgan Mitchell 800m 22nd 2:04.76 Peter Bol 800m 31st 1:46.92 Rhydian Cowley 20km Walk DNF World Masters Record Sinead Diver 10,000m 14th 31:25.5 (W 40) Ben Buckingham 3000 metres SC 42nd 8:42.80 Melissa Duncan 5000m 20th 15:37.37 Ellie Pashley 10,000m 13th 31:18.89 Nana Adoma Owusu-Afriyie 4x100m Relay DNF Maddie Coates 4x100m Relay DNF

2019 World Para Athletics Championships | Dubai 7 to 15 November

Athlete Event Place Result Claire Keefer F41 Shot Put BRONZE 9.19m Jaryd Clifford T13 1500m GOLD 3:47.78 World Record Jaryd Clifford T13 5000m GOLD 14:40.40 Maria Strong F33 Shot Put 5th 6.37m Marty Jackson F38 Shot Put BRONZE 15.14m Sam McIntosh T52 100m 6th 17.69 Todd Hodgetts F20 Shot Put 9th 14.88m Annual Report 2019–2020 23

AV Team Member Gary McBroom

At the end of this season we said ‘see you later and huge thank While Sweeper was the Technical Manager for Athletics Victoria you to Gary McBroom “Sweeper” who would leave AV as a result he would also nominate for National Championships and High of the pandemic. While the AV team has yet to arrange an official performance meets around the country and sometimes fly to each celebration to wish Sweeper well, it is fitting that we chronicle destination but more often drive his truck and carry additional Gary’s contribution to the sport. equipment needed to run the meet or transport poles for an athlete that asked “if he was going that way”. Sweeper officiated Sweeper has been a part of AV’s DNA for a long time. In 2013 at International Championships and events including the big ones he was offered a part time ‘paid’ position after volunteering his held in Australia. In 2019 Sweeper received Life Membership of services for who knows how long. Sweeper managed all things Athletics Australia for his service to the sport. technical, which at times included all things mechanical and had an exemplary ability to store, stack and acquire many thousands On behalf of the entire membership and the AV Team, I want of items, implements, spare frames, cords, bolts and equipment to thank you Sweeper for everything that you have done for that would keep all of our assets in ship shape. If you ever Athletics Victoria over the years. I am sure that you will continue wondered what happened to something, it would inevitably be to be involved in one way or another, however for now, we wish safely wrapped, stored and stacked in the shed. you and Mim the very best and thank you for your outstanding contribution. Sweeper is also a generous educator and mentor and has taken many under his wing to teach them about the World Athletics rules and regulations or simply share a story about life and his experiences.

While Sweeper worked his own hours, he was always around during the week fixing something that needed his attention or getting kit ready for a competition that was coming up. Even though he may not have been rostered on for an event, he would be one of the first to turn up and last to leave keeping a very close eye on the equipment and how it was packed and transported.

In the past six years, Sweeper was an incredible asset to the sport and to Athletics in Victoria. A very likeable character that had contacts in every conceivable industry that we worked in. He built incredibly loyal and long relationships with every Lakeside Stadium Manager and would end up taking responsibility for maintenance and repairs both inside and outside of the venue.

One of Sweepers most interesting attributes was his ability to collect or procure things. An all time favourite story was when we would pack up the marquees from an event, only to find that some of the marquee legs had ‘lost’ the ring that would release the frame so that it would collapse. Sweeper would appear from nowhere with several replacements from his pocket and would affix them so that we could continue to pack down the marquee. Sweeper would quietly advise everyeone that he was likely to be in trouble when he returned home that evening with his wife ‘Mim’ as he had ‘procured’ the replacement rings from Mim’s curtains in the front room. Annual Report 2019–2020

From the Coaching Leader matilda skok

It has been another fantastic year in the coaching space, with A big thank you goes to our Athletics Victoria team of dedicated many coaches committing time and resources to upskilling coach education facilitators, Tom Watson, Tim Crosbie, Bronwyn themselves through coaching education. In the year 2019/20 Humphries, Aiden Debernardi, William Barber, Kylie Italiano, Mark we had an increase in participation in courses and professional Reed, Steve Cain, Brent Valance, Neville Down, Anula Costa, development sessions, showing a strong commitment from Andrew Dawson, Rod Griffin and Cathy Woodruff. We thank them the athletics community to become accredited coaches and to for putting in the time and effort to ensure that the participants continue to develop their skills and knowledge. receive high quality courses and support them by consistently inspiring the coaches to learn and engage in their coaching To ensure our coaches and the broader community are continually practice. provided with new opportunities and experiences, in 2019 the AV Coaching Team started two new major projects. The following represents participants who engaged in AV Coaching courses in 2019/20: The first being, in collaboration with the AV Performance Team, we connected with several State Member Associations to create IAAF Kids’ Athletics 21 coaches a Winter Coaching Workshop Series. This was aimed at providing Level 1 Community Athletics 128 coaches our coaches with cross collaboration networking and personal Level 1 Recreational Running 75 coaches development opportunities that they can apply to their coaching practices, along with their daily lives. Through consultation Level 2 Intermediate Club Coach 20 coaches with our coaching network and aligned industry colleagues, we Level 2 Recreational Running Coach 81 coaches identified many common areas of interest, which included several Level 3 Performance Development Coach 35 coaches consistent challenges faced by our coaches and wrapped them University Partners ACU, Deakin Uni into a series of 8 workshops. Unfortunately, with the unforeseen circumstances of COVID-19 and the direct effect it had on The AV Coaching Team has also been working closely with sport, for now the Winter Coaching Series has been postponed. Andrew Dawson, who continues to volunteer his time as a However, when current restrictions are lifted, we will look to Coach Development Consultant by assisting with the planning, engage in this workshop series, as it was a very well received development and delivery of coach education programs and project from all State Member Associations involved. resources; translating research, innovation and best practice in coach education and development; and lastly assisting with grant The second project and opportunity was partnered with Athletics applications and funding for coach development research and Australia, where we piloted a community engagement program development. Thank you, Andrew, for your dedicated time, effort, called ‘Active All Stars’. This program was based around children and knowledge you bring to the coaching space, it is greatly aged between 5 and 12 years of age, and was a fun, inclusive skill appreciated. development program, focusing on helping children to develop their physical literacy through the key fundamentals of run, jump I would like to thank Lisa Verstraten, the former Coaching Leader, and throw as well as a variety of other skills. The pilot program for her passion and determination in delivering quality coaching was delivered in collaboration with Team Kids and Special programs across her time at Athletics Victoria, and we wish Lisa Olympics, where we had 20 locations running the program over the very best moving forward. a 6-week period and engaged with approximately 434 children. Special thanks go to the 8 Athletics Victoria coaches who helped Victoria excels in coaching, and we are very proud of the constant in the delivery of the program, Tom Watson, Kylie Italiano, Sam support and effort coaches make to ensure their athletes, and Spicer, James Poussard, Yiota Carabourniotis, Lynda Madams, students can perform at their best in the sport of Athletics. Manny Dalla Costa, and Aiden Domic. 25 Annual Report 2019–2020

From Dan Wilkins, haarper. Marketing & Communications

If 2018/19 was the year to consolidate our design, branding and communications platforms, 2019/20 was the year of improving our event coverage and offering to members.

A significant objective of 2019/20 was the re-brand of the Shield Impressions across social platforms registered a 54% increase, competition to AVSL, a considerable overhaul based on new up to +12 million impressions across the year. Instagram again scoring systems, increased participation rates and a new results led the way with +7 million, Facebook second with 4.4 million. platform. We heavily rely on social media as a tool, but we are looking to Results Hub was the product of the latter, a ‘one-stop-shop’ for increase our media footprint in the coming years, chasing scale all Athletics Victoria events, and LIVE, where possible. and impact.

Accompanied by a new suite of assets, AVSL was well received In June, we ran our first Brand Survey, gauging the sentiment of in, what we call ‘Year 1.’2020/21 looks exciting for our premier the Athletics Victoria brand and products. We have deliberately track and field competition. sought out customer feedback, and the critique and responses have been incredibly insightful. Across Athletics Victoria’s social media channels (our primary communication), a 6.9% increase in audience size We are taking those insights and adapting as we can, based is considerable, with Instagram leading the charge with a on the feedback from members. Looking forward, our focus +12% boost. for the 2020/21 season is the development of the Athletics Victoria brand and marketing strategies. Further research and As we aim to increase our footprint to new audiences, it is positioning into current and emerging markets will allow us to important to ensure the brand is frequently noticed. bring this great sport to more people. 27

We have deliberately sought out customer feedback and the critique and responses have been incredibly insightful.

We are taking those insights and adapting as we can, based on the feedback from members. Annual Report 2019–2020

Club Open M U20 U18 U16 U14 Total M Open F U20 U18 U16 U14 Total F Athletes Recreational Coaches Officials Social Total Runners MEMBERSHIP

Statistics Albury Athletics 1 0 3 2 0 6 3 0 0 1 4 8 14 0 0 0 0 14 Athletics Chilwell 26 1 14 15 10 66 13 3 7 5 6 34 100 1 10 15 0 126 Athletics Essendon 72 13 18 19 10 132 41 10 13 14 6 84 216 0 17 8 0 241 Athletics Nunawading 31 4 10 5 4 54 11 4 11 7 2 35 89 0 5 4 2 100 Athletics South West 1 0 2 3 2 8 2 1 3 2 6 14 22 0 1 1 0 24 Athletics Waverley 26 2 0 4 2 34 11 2 0 0 2 15 49 0 5 2 0 56 Ballarat Harriers Athletic Club 23 3 8 6 7 47 12 0 1 8 4 25 72 16 4 1 1 94 Ballarat YCW Harriers Athletic Club 24 5 2 8 9 48 13 3 2 8 5 31 79 11 3 5 0 98 Bellarine Athletics T & F Club 10 0 1 5 2 18 2 0 0 0 5 7 25 0 3 6 0 34 Bendigo Harriers Athletic Club 19 4 5 7 3 38 7 3 4 9 1 24 62 2 3 7 1 75 Bendigo University Athletic Club 23 0 1 2 1 27 4 1 2 3 0 10 37 2 3 1 0 43 Box Hill Athletic Club 61 9 20 21 4 115 26 13 25 32 12 108 223 0 15 7 1 246 Brunswick Athletic Club 9 2 0 1 0 12 8 1 2 2 0 13 25 0 2 9 0 36 Casey Cardinia Athletics 11 3 12 6 7 39 5 1 10 5 5 26 65 0 5 4 0 74 Coburg Harriers Athletic Club 26 0 0 1 0 27 13 1 1 5 1 21 48 0 3 3 0 54 Collingwood Harriers Athletic Club 69 4 4 8 5 90 36 2 10 5 1 54 144 61 21 16 13 255 Corio Athletic Club 5 1 0 4 0 10 4 0 3 3 0 10 20 0 2 4 2 28 Dandenong Springvale Athletics 5 2 1 10 1 19 0 0 1 3 3 7 26 0 4 7 0 37 Deakin Athletic Club 17 1 2 0 0 20 14 3 0 0 0 17 37 0 6 5 0 48 Diamond Valley Athletic Club 43 4 18 8 5 78 25 8 7 8 19 67 145 1 11 11 0 168 Doncaster Athletic Club 51 6 11 12 9 89 17 6 6 9 11 49 138 36 18 9 2 203 Eaglehawk Athletic Club 13 2 5 3 1 24 11 3 2 6 3 25 49 0 2 7 0 58 Eureka Athletic Club 25 2 4 9 6 46 13 1 2 4 5 25 71 3 10 5 0 89 Frankston Athletic Club 18 5 10 7 4 44 14 4 9 7 6 40 84 0 10 7 0 101 Geelong Guild Athletic Club 13 2 16 11 2 44 8 3 18 17 9 55 99 0 11 19 0 129 Gippsland Athletic Club 5 0 3 1 1 10 1 0 2 0 0 3 13 8 2 6 0 29 Glenhuntly Athletic Club 91 11 12 14 5 133 40 6 11 12 4 73 206 0 25 12 2 245 Ivanhoe Harriers Athletic Club 9 0 12 2 2 25 0 0 0 0 1 1 26 0 5 6 0 37 Keilor St Bernards Athletic Club 22 3 7 11 9 52 18 1 5 9 3 36 88 3 7 9 0 107 Knox Athletic Club 19 4 9 11 7 50 10 2 8 2 4 26 76 0 5 4 0 85 Maccabi Athletic Club 8 1 3 8 10 30 2 0 3 6 4 15 45 28 4 2 0 79 Malvern Harriers Athletic Club 21 0 0 0 0 21 12 3 0 0 0 15 36 15 2 1 0 54 Melbourne University Athletic Club 84 9 6 1 0 100 50 11 3 0 0 64 164 3 14 2 0 183 Mentone Athletic Club 27 2 13 6 4 52 25 7 7 7 6 52 104 7 7 2 0 120 Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club 33 6 9 11 14 73 16 3 5 6 14 44 117 3 3 3 0 126 Old Melburnians Athletic Club 6 2 6 4 0 18 3 0 0 1 1 5 23 0 0 0 0 23 Old Scotch Athletic Club 32 4 12 10 6 64 8 1 0 1 0 10 74 0 5 1 0 80 Old Xaverians Athletic Club 25 5 5 2 0 37 21 5 3 3 0 32 69 1 6 0 0 76 Preston Athletic Club 5 2 2 2 2 13 9 2 0 6 1 18 31 0 4 2 0 37 Richmond Harriers Athletic Club 21 0 0 0 0 21 8 0 1 0 0 9 30 14 2 3 3 52 Ringwood Athletic Club 16 9 10 10 7 52 18 5 10 8 3 44 96 0 8 6 14 124 Sandringham Athletic Club 23 6 8 12 2 51 17 9 24 21 14 85 136 0 25 8 6 175 Shepparton Athletics 3 0 1 0 2 6 2 2 2 0 1 7 13 1 1 1 9 25 South Bendigo Athletic Club 11 1 4 5 5 26 17 1 8 3 10 39 65 0 6 12 0 83 South Coast Athletics 7 0 1 2 3 13 6 1 4 5 2 18 31 0 4 1 7 43 South Melbourne Athletic Club 24 1 0 0 0 25 7 2 4 0 0 13 38 4 4 2 0 48 St Kevin's Amateur Athletic Club 31 6 8 16 10 71 3 1 3 6 6 19 90 0 6 1 0 97 St Stephens Harriers Athletic Club 21 3 1 0 3 28 6 0 0 1 0 7 35 0 2 3 1 41 Traralgon Harriers Athletic Club 14 1 0 0 1 16 11 0 0 0 0 11 27 70 4 0 4 105 Victorian Cross Country League 13 1 0 0 0 14 3 0 0 0 0 3 17 0 0 0 2 19 Victorian Masters Athletic Club 19 0 0 0 0 19 12 0 0 0 0 12 31 1 3 4 0 39 Wellington Athletic Club 2 2 2 1 6 13 1 1 2 4 9 17 30 0 3 1 8 42 Wendouree Athletic Club 9 5 10 4 6 34 10 2 4 3 6 25 59 2 9 18 0 88 Western Athletics 38 5 15 17 6 81 18 2 13 7 8 48 129 8 12 6 4 159 Williamstown Athletic Club 18 1 9 5 3 36 6 3 6 6 2 23 59 0 4 1 0 64 Wodonga Athletic Club 4 1 1 6 1 13 1 1 0 4 3 9 22 2 3 1 4 32 Wyndham Track and Field Club 8 0 3 3 6 20 3 2 2 1 5 13 33 0 3 1 4 41 Yarra Ranges Athletics 17 4 8 4 0 33 12 3 5 8 2 30 63 0 6 1 0 70 Athletics Clubs Total 1,308 170 347 345 215 2,385 689 149 274 293 225 1,630 4,015 303 368 283 90 5,059 Independent 260 77 0 337 Specialist Groups* 2521 265 17 3 2,806 Grand Total 1,308 170 347 345 215 2,385 689 149 274 293 225 1,630 4,015 2824 893 377 93 8,202 *Includes Recreational Running Groups, Event Organiser Groups & Independent Athletic Organisations 29

Club Open M U20 U18 U16 U14 Total M Open F U20 U18 U16 U14 Total F Athletes Recreational Coaches Officials Social Total Runners Albury Athletics 1 0 3 2 0 6 3 0 0 1 4 8 14 0 0 0 0 14 Athletics Chilwell 26 1 14 15 10 66 13 3 7 5 6 34 100 1 10 15 0 126 Athletics Essendon 72 13 18 19 10 132 41 10 13 14 6 84 216 0 17 8 0 241 Athletics Nunawading 31 4 10 5 4 54 11 4 11 7 2 35 89 0 5 4 2 100 Athletics South West 1 0 2 3 2 8 2 1 3 2 6 14 22 0 1 1 0 24 Athletics Waverley 26 2 0 4 2 34 11 2 0 0 2 15 49 0 5 2 0 56 Ballarat Harriers Athletic Club 23 3 8 6 7 47 12 0 1 8 4 25 72 16 4 1 1 94 Ballarat YCW Harriers Athletic Club 24 5 2 8 9 48 13 3 2 8 5 31 79 11 3 5 0 98 Bellarine Athletics T & F Club 10 0 1 5 2 18 2 0 0 0 5 7 25 0 3 6 0 34 Bendigo Harriers Athletic Club 19 4 5 7 3 38 7 3 4 9 1 24 62 2 3 7 1 75 Bendigo University Athletic Club 23 0 1 2 1 27 4 1 2 3 0 10 37 2 3 1 0 43 Box Hill Athletic Club 61 9 20 21 4 115 26 13 25 32 12 108 223 0 15 7 1 246 Brunswick Athletic Club 9 2 0 1 0 12 8 1 2 2 0 13 25 0 2 9 0 36 Casey Cardinia Athletics 11 3 12 6 7 39 5 1 10 5 5 26 65 0 5 4 0 74 Coburg Harriers Athletic Club 26 0 0 1 0 27 13 1 1 5 1 21 48 0 3 3 0 54 Collingwood Harriers Athletic Club 69 4 4 8 5 90 36 2 10 5 1 54 144 61 21 16 13 255 Corio Athletic Club 5 1 0 4 0 10 4 0 3 3 0 10 20 0 2 4 2 28 Dandenong Springvale Athletics 5 2 1 10 1 19 0 0 1 3 3 7 26 0 4 7 0 37 Deakin Athletic Club 17 1 2 0 0 20 14 3 0 0 0 17 37 0 6 5 0 48 Diamond Valley Athletic Club 43 4 18 8 5 78 25 8 7 8 19 67 145 1 11 11 0 168 Doncaster Athletic Club 51 6 11 12 9 89 17 6 6 9 11 49 138 36 18 9 2 203 Eaglehawk Athletic Club 13 2 5 3 1 24 11 3 2 6 3 25 49 0 2 7 0 58 Eureka Athletic Club 25 2 4 9 6 46 13 1 2 4 5 25 71 3 10 5 0 89 Frankston Athletic Club 18 5 10 7 4 44 14 4 9 7 6 40 84 0 10 7 0 101 Geelong Guild Athletic Club 13 2 16 11 2 44 8 3 18 17 9 55 99 0 11 19 0 129 Gippsland Athletic Club 5 0 3 1 1 10 1 0 2 0 0 3 13 8 2 6 0 29 Glenhuntly Athletic Club 91 11 12 14 5 133 40 6 11 12 4 73 206 0 25 12 2 245 Ivanhoe Harriers Athletic Club 9 0 12 2 2 25 0 0 0 0 1 1 26 0 5 6 0 37 Keilor St Bernards Athletic Club 22 3 7 11 9 52 18 1 5 9 3 36 88 3 7 9 0 107 Knox Athletic Club 19 4 9 11 7 50 10 2 8 2 4 26 76 0 5 4 0 85 Maccabi Athletic Club 8 1 3 8 10 30 2 0 3 6 4 15 45 28 4 2 0 79 Malvern Harriers Athletic Club 21 0 0 0 0 21 12 3 0 0 0 15 36 15 2 1 0 54 Melbourne University Athletic Club 84 9 6 1 0 100 50 11 3 0 0 64 164 3 14 2 0 183 Mentone Athletic Club 27 2 13 6 4 52 25 7 7 7 6 52 104 7 7 2 0 120 Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club 33 6 9 11 14 73 16 3 5 6 14 44 117 3 3 3 0 126 Old Melburnians Athletic Club 6 2 6 4 0 18 3 0 0 1 1 5 23 0 0 0 0 23 Old Scotch Athletic Club 32 4 12 10 6 64 8 1 0 1 0 10 74 0 5 1 0 80 Old Xaverians Athletic Club 25 5 5 2 0 37 21 5 3 3 0 32 69 1 6 0 0 76 Preston Athletic Club 5 2 2 2 2 13 9 2 0 6 1 18 31 0 4 2 0 37 Richmond Harriers Athletic Club 21 0 0 0 0 21 8 0 1 0 0 9 30 14 2 3 3 52 Ringwood Athletic Club 16 9 10 10 7 52 18 5 10 8 3 44 96 0 8 6 14 124 Sandringham Athletic Club 23 6 8 12 2 51 17 9 24 21 14 85 136 0 25 8 6 175 Shepparton Athletics 3 0 1 0 2 6 2 2 2 0 1 7 13 1 1 1 9 25 South Bendigo Athletic Club 11 1 4 5 5 26 17 1 8 3 10 39 65 0 6 12 0 83 South Coast Athletics 7 0 1 2 3 13 6 1 4 5 2 18 31 0 4 1 7 43 South Melbourne Athletic Club 24 1 0 0 0 25 7 2 4 0 0 13 38 4 4 2 0 48 St Kevin's Amateur Athletic Club 31 6 8 16 10 71 3 1 3 6 6 19 90 0 6 1 0 97 St Stephens Harriers Athletic Club 21 3 1 0 3 28 6 0 0 1 0 7 35 0 2 3 1 41 Traralgon Harriers Athletic Club 14 1 0 0 1 16 11 0 0 0 0 11 27 70 4 0 4 105 Victorian Cross Country League 13 1 0 0 0 14 3 0 0 0 0 3 17 0 0 0 2 19 Victorian Masters Athletic Club 19 0 0 0 0 19 12 0 0 0 0 12 31 1 3 4 0 39 Wellington Athletic Club 2 2 2 1 6 13 1 1 2 4 9 17 30 0 3 1 8 42 Wendouree Athletic Club 9 5 10 4 6 34 10 2 4 3 6 25 59 2 9 18 0 88 Western Athletics 38 5 15 17 6 81 18 2 13 7 8 48 129 8 12 6 4 159 Williamstown Athletic Club 18 1 9 5 3 36 6 3 6 6 2 23 59 0 4 1 0 64 Wodonga Athletic Club 4 1 1 6 1 13 1 1 0 4 3 9 22 2 3 1 4 32 Wyndham Track and Field Club 8 0 3 3 6 20 3 2 2 1 5 13 33 0 3 1 4 41 Yarra Ranges Athletics 17 4 8 4 0 33 12 3 5 8 2 30 63 0 6 1 0 70 Athletics Clubs Total 1,308 170 347 345 215 2,385 689 149 274 293 225 1,630 4,015 303 368 283 90 5,059 Independent 260 77 0 337 Specialist Groups* 2521 265 17 3 2,806 Grand Total 1,308 170 347 345 215 2,385 689 149 274 293 225 1,630 4,015 2824 893 377 93 8,202 *Includes Recreational Running Groups, Event Organiser Groups & Independent Athletic Organisations Annual Report 2019–2020

Report Victorian Officials

Week in and week out, Summer and Winter, Rain and Heat – The Nitro Schools challenge had a variety of untraditional events They are the first to arrive and the last to leave. Our Victorian and was well received by Schools and Officials. Concept was Officials are some of the best in the world and consistently deliver exciting and different, and all involved enjoyed the event. Perfect the framework for participation and competition. example of Team participation with power plays. There were 52 Victorian Officials required to conduct the events along with 148 The 2019 – 2020 season has been another huge year in the School Helpers. The challenge arises for mid-week competitions world of Officiating with Athletics Victoria hosting many events, to ensure there are sufficient Officials to cover these events as we including Championships, XCR Rounds & Schools XCR events, are reliant on Officials who are retired or do not work full time. AVSL and AVSL Playoffs, plus a variety of other Specialist and There were nine additional Championships that rounded out the Club events. The past season has seen a decrease in Officials T&F season. Two of these were conducted in the Country areas numbers from 392 registered Officials in the 2018 – 2019 season to which allowed for some new Officials to come to surface and 366 for this last season, a reduction of 27 Officials. they were given the opportunity to Chief events. Many of these XCR Officials also attended Metro Championships and were able Tony Williams headed the XCR Season as Competition Director to broaden their experiences even further. Due to the limited and was supported by Pam Noden, Peter Westwood, Josh Savage, availability of Lakeside Stadium many Championship events were Sarah Davis, Phil Allen, and Stephen McLennan all being Referees conducted at other various venues. throughout the season. The Referees received training during All schools T&F Championships were conducted at the Tom the various rounds so they could step into the CD role if required. Kelly Athletics Track over two weekends with very testing During the All Schools Jells Park Relays Tomato timing tested a weather conditions for all. Box Hill hosted the Track Relays, 5km system to assist with capturing split times for relay runners. The Championships and Zatopek. Khan Sharp was the Competition first trial proved successful with a further test taking place during Director for Zatopek which had an electric atmosphere and it Rd 5, Sandown Relays. The trialling of the timing system and was fantastic to see such a big crowd in attendance. Weekend only four start lines allowed for the number of Club Helpers to be 1 of the Victorian T&F championships were conducted at reduced by 12, also allowing for most of the Divisions being guided Lakeside Stadium whilst Weekend 2 was held Duncan McKinnon, by Victorian Officials. With the success then leading to a small Glenhuntly. reduction for Rd 10, the Tan Relays. The XCR season was reduced The Officials enjoyed the change in venue especially the Function to 9 Rounds with the cancellation of Rd 8 Cruden Farm due to room which was very spacious and a real credit to the venue. extreme weather predictions. Overall, there were 200 Victorian The outlook to the track was fantastic and elevated the general Officials positions and 501 Club Helpers required to cover the 9 mood and atmosphere for the duration of the event. Many new Club Relays and Individual rounds and 3 All Schools Championship Officials participated enjoying the opportunity to work with our events. It is anticipated that as Tomato Timing streamline the experienced Officials. One Official even travelled from New timing system even further for Relay events the Club Helpers Zealand to gain additional knowledge with Multi Class events. numbers will continue to reduce for future XCR events. Challenges always arise when events are taken off site, making Track & Field Championships sure the venue has adequate facilities and equipment to ensure During September two All Schools Championships were the running of successful events. Overall, 725 Victorian Officials conducted midweek both at Lakeside, All Schools Relays and the positions were filled along with 480 Club Helpers all being Nitro Schools Challenge. During the Relays there was a High Jump involved. competition conducted to allow several athletes to prepare for the World Championships. With Victoria hosting the Melbourne Track Classic many Victorian Officials received their first taste of officiating at a National Championships and all involved did our State proud in delivering an amazing athletic event. 31

There were 58 Victorian Officials involved along with eight Thanks to Abby Bicknell - Wendouree, Charlotte Holmes – Interstate Officials and 30 Athletics Victoria volunteers. Diamond Valley, Cheyanne Kamau - Frankston, Georgia Tarr – Geelong Guild, Jessica Newton - Collingwood and Samuel Athletics Victoria Shield League - AVSL Graham – Eaglehawk, for all being involved in the program. The beginning of the Summer Track and Field Season saw Jessica Newton was given the opportunity to Chief one of the an exciting new concept introduced that replaced what was events during the AVSL season. traditionally our Shield Competition. Athletics Victoria Shield League - AVSL. Officials Achievements The aim was to create an all-inclusive user-friendly Promotion During last year’s Athletics Victoria Annual General Meeting program with a relegation scoring structure for all Clubs and age two Officials received special awards. Congratulations toPam groups and a qualification to Round 13 – Playoffs Round. Noden who was awarded Life Membership. Pam (nee Scott) has Like anything new there will always be teething problems but been involved in Athletics since joining the Glenhuntly Women’s overall, the Officials embraced the changes and it was fantastic to Amateur Athletic Club as a sub junior sprinter and jumper in 1963, watch the exhilarating vibes of the Clubs when the ladders were for 56 years. Pams involvement includes being involved on the released round by round. All eyes were on the Clubs who were Summer Competition Committee, Competition Manager at White playing their powerplay which doubled the clubs ladder points and Blue Zone, Starter, Call Room Manager and Referee at both for that round. A Throw and Go competition was introduced, State T&F, XCR and National Championship events. allowing more opportunities for those athletes wishing to participate in throwing events. Confusion arose in the first couple Joanne Lambert, a member with Bellarine Athletics T&T Club, of rounds amongst Officials with the concept, athletes allowed was awarded the Regional Service Venue Award. Joanne has to have only 1 attempt, regardless of a foul, however once the fulfilled the dual roles of the Geelong Registrar and Records bugs were ironed out this became popular amongst athletes. Two Officer since 2010, documenting and recording the registrations of special rounds were included, Round 4 being the Relays round the Geelong Centre Clubs and fulfills the role of Admin Delegate which had a great club culture and Round 7 – A twilight Nitro each week of competition. round. The atmosphere during the Playoffs was fantastic. During Congratulations to Ronda Jenkins who was a finalist at the the AVSL season there were 696 Victorian Officials positions to be Victorian Sport Awards back in February, and although did not win covered with 875 Club Helpers required to ensure the competition the Volunteer of the Year award is still very much a winner in our all ran smoothly. For the Playoffs 63 Victorian Officials were eyes. Lachlan Rayner, who actively contributes to the successful involved, many taking the opportunity to officiate for half a day Aths Vic TV presentations, was recognised by his industry peers whilst 32 Club Helpers were required to be supplied by the Clubs. in winning the Outstanding Media Coverage of Sport Award for Most Clubs split up the duties amongst the Helpers breaking the development and delivery to high quality livestreaming services to duties down to one or two hourly blocks. Officials embraced the both LAVic and AV events. AVSL concept overall. Thanks to those Officials who travelled and attended other venues to ensure all positions were covered during Ronda was also a finalist and runner up of the 2019 Julius L the season. Patching Sports Official of the Year Award announced during the Australian Olympic Committee AGM – teleconference in April. Cadet Program To quote Ronda when advised of the award, “To be runner up for The Cadet program continues to involve young athletes who also such a prestigious award is most rewarding, and as I did know Officiated at various AVSL and Championship events. Younger Judy Patching it is extra special”. Officials Education athletes were encouraged to spend time learning about Officiating whilst still competing and aims to inspire the younger generation to become Officials. Six young athletes from across Victoria participated during the season and all reported they enjoyed the opportunity to both compete and contribute to the sport. Annual Report 2019–2020

VICTORIAN OFFICIALS REPORT

Several Education Courses were conducted during the season and in the lead up to the new Summer T&F season commencing, The ongoing dedication and invaluable contribution of our officials there were four Country Practical Seminars held, with one of to our sport does not go unnoticed and so on behalf of Athletics these taking place in Shepparton, and four being held in the Metro Victoria and the Committee, thanks to you all for your incredible areas. There was an Introduction to Photo Finish and Advanced dedication to our sport. session held which saw several new operators assisting with To the Clubs, Administrators and Team Managers, thanks to AVSL and Championships events during the season and a Start you all for your support with supplying Club Helpers throughout of Season seminar being held in September. Overall, 118 Officials the season. Understandably we appreciate this can be a very participated in the practical seminars that were conducted. challenging task at times, and we certainly appreciate the hard It was great to see several new faces joining our merry band of work that goes on behind the scenes. Officials being involved at both AVSL events and Victorian T&F Sadly, during the 2019 – 2020 Report Year, in August last year, we Championships and we look forward to welcoming more new saw the passing of Charles Nolan and Stuart Robley who were faces for this new season ahead both amazing Technical Officials. Charles Raymond Nolan best as well. known as Charlie was a Life Member with both Athletics Victoria Once again there were several VET Students Officiating Courses and Athletics Bendigo. conducted. Frankston High School and Upper Yarra Secondary Charles was best known in the athletics community as the Centre College had a combined 60 students undertake the course. Starter and regularly travelled to Melbourne to Officiate at State To the presenters who gave up their time to ensure the courses Championship events and was a lead starter at the Victorian were successful we thank you. Country Championships for over 20 years.

To become an official is easy and is a great way to learn new skills Stuart’s first involvement with the sport of athletics was with the and become involved in athletics. Officials are accredited with Little Athletics movement in Geelong in 1967 then joining the the Australian Athletics Officials Education Scheme providing Sacred Heart Club and later the Amateur Athletic Association an education pathway for Australian Athletics Officials. It (VAAA). Stuart held many titles including being the President of is recommended that Level 0 – Introduction to Officiating is the Geelong Regional Centre and then Secretary for several years completed and then move on to the Athletics Specific Level 1 – and a member of the John Landy Field Management Committee. Club / Centre / School Official. Contact either Andrea Hallett or As an Official he was an accomplished announcer and rose Craig Morrow for further information. through the ranks to become a field referee. He was the driving force in the promotion and improvement of the annual Country Officials in Schools Program Championships. Stuart was a Life Member of Geelong Regional The 2019 / 2020 Financial year again showed strong growth for the Centre, St Joseph’s Athletic Club and Athletics Victoria. Final Officials in Schools Program. During the period, 54 schools from fitting recognition was at the Athletics Annual Meeting last year both metropolitan and Regional Victoria as well as organisations where he was granted the 50 Year Distinguished service Award. such as the Police & Emergency Services Games, and Special Olympics Victoria, reached out to us for Officials to assist with Valete : Mr Charles Nolan and Mr Stuart Robley. professional and efficient delivery of their carnivals and events. Andrea Hallett: Officials Training and Accreditation Manager. In total, 114 events were resourced by our staff & dedicated Craig Morrow: Business Support Leader. Officials which included a whopping 744 placements. Five of our regular participants in the program Officiated more than 30 events, eight Officiated more than 20 events. The fly in the ointment of us achieving a record year for both placements and revenue from the program was the number of events cancelled in the second half of Term 1 2020, which saw a total of nine events cancelled due to the pandemic.

Excellent feedback around the commitment and contributions of our Schools Officials continued to flow throughout the year strengthening not only our relationships with our ongoing schools clientele, but also with numerous schools requesting particular Officials repeatedly, stating that they couldn’t have conducted their events without them. We Thank our regular participants in the program and continue to invite more Officials who are available during business hours, to come along and get involved. 33 Athletics Victoria State Team Wrap: 2019-2020 (April 1 2019 – End of Nationals 2020) Athletics Victoria State Team Report: 2019-20

Oceania & Australian 20km Race Walking Championships (Adelaide, February 9th 2020) Jemima Montag (Maccabi Athletic Club) won the women’s Oceania and Australia 20km Race Walking Championship in Adelaide. As Montag had already walked under the Olympic qualifying standard of 1:31:00, victory in the National Championship race secured an automatic Tokyo 2020 Olympic nomination.

Rhydian Cowley’s (Glenhuntly) second place finish in the National Championship race similarly secured an Olympic nomination, having already walked under the 1:21:00 qualification time.

Open Women 20km Open Men 20km Jemima Montag :33:15 1st Rhydian Cowley 1:24:40 2nd Simone McInnes 1:37:32 5th (4th Australian) Kyle Swan 1:27:41 3rd Jason Kozica 1:35:57 7th Adam Garganis 1:37:31 8th 2019 Australian Winter Walks Championships (Lake Kawana, QLD)

Open Women 20km Open Men 20km Tracy Feiner 1:51:21 2nd Rhydian Cowley 1:26:28 1st Women Under 20 10km Kyle Swan 1:31:41 2nd Jemma Peart 53:09 1st Adam Garganis 1:32:12 3rd Women Under 18 5km Men Under 18 10km Alanna Peart 24:43 1st Corey Dickson 46:18 2nd Charlotte Hay 25:30 3rd Men Under 16 5km Darcey Roberts 26:45 4th Fraser Saunder 24:11 1st Men Under 13 3km Sebastian Weickhardt 17:39 7th Scott Peart 17:48 8th

2019 Australian 50km Race Walking Championships Fawkner Park, Victoria – December 1st, 2019

Women 50km Men 50km Tracy Feiner 4:59:32 1st Rhydian Cowley 3:52:58 1st Women 20km Jason Kozica 4:38:07 4th Jemima Montag 1:37:22 2nd Men 20km Emily Hamilton 2:00:17 5th (4th Australian) Kyle Swan 1:23:54 2nd (1st Australian) Women Under 20 10km Adam Garganis 1:35:40 5th (3rd Australian) Rebecca Henderson 48:58 1st Men Under 20 10km Alanna Peart 49:01 2nd Corey Dickson 44:23 5th Jemma Peart 54:09 6th Men Under 18 5km Women Under 18 5km Will Thompson 21:58 1st Darcey Roberts 24:58 1st Heath Beveridge 23:04 2nd Charlotte Hay 25:26 2nd Fraser Saunder 23:58 3rd Ariana Pashutina 27:30 3rd Kathleen O’Mahony 28:07 4th Annual Report 2018–20192019–2020

Records LIST OF VICTORIAN RECORDS BROKEN: 2019-20

Men Jack Boulton 100 mts State U16 Country U16 & U17 10.83 Perth 08/12/19 Jack Boulton 200 mts Country U16 21.79 Perth 06/12/19 Jack Boulton 200 mts Country U16 21.77 Lakeside 06/02/20 Jack Boulton 400 mts State U16 Country U16 & U17 48.04 Perth 08/12/19 Jack Boulton 400 mts State U16 Country U16 & U17 47.99 Brisbane 13/12/19 Noah Burns Pole Vault Country U14 3.56 Perth 08/12/19 Aiden Hinson Triple Jump State U17 15.29 mts Perth 07/12/19 Aiden Hinson Triple Jump State U17 15.49 mts Lakeside 29/02/20 Caleb Kilpatrick 400 mts Country U13 54.82 Lakeside 01/03/20 Frank Mazza Combined Event State U15 4497 pts Bendigo 05/01/20 Stewart McSweyn 10,000 mts State Open 27.23.80 Box Hill 14/12/19 Stewart McSweyn 1500 mts State Open 3.31.81 Monaco 12/07/19 Stewart McSweyn 1500 mts State Open 3.31.81 Paris 24/08/19 Harvey Murrant 400m Hurdles Country Open 51.67 Glenhuntly 08/03/20 Jake Perry 100 yards Country Open 9.81 Box Hill 14/12/19 Logan Sandlands Hammer (3kg) Country U4 53.05 mts Bendigo 12/10/19 Logan Sandlands Hammer (3kg) Country U14 56.06 mts Ringwood 13/10/19 Logan Sandlands Hammer (3kg) Country U14 58.08 mts Ringwood 13/10/19 Logan Sandlands Hammer (3kg) Country U14 59.56 mts Ringwood 13/10/19 Logan Sandlands Hammer (3kg) Country U14 59.97 mts Doncaster 03/11/19 Logan Sandlands Hammer (3kg) Country U 14 60.74 mts Doncaster 03/11/19 Logan Sandlands Hammer (3kg) Country U14 61.05 mts Doncaster 03/11/19 Harry Sharp 2000m Steeplechase Country U17 5.55.74 Perth 06/12/19 Tayleb Willis 110m Hurdles State U17 13.91 Doncaster 27/10/19 Tayleb Willis 110m Hurdles State U17 13.52 Lakeside 29/02/20 William Wong 90m Hurdles State U14 12.35 Perth 08/12/19 U17, Eq U18, James Woods Pole Vault Country 4.70 mts Doncaster 27/10/19 Eq U19 U17, U18, James Woods Pole Vault Country 4.80 mts Perth 07/12/19 U19, U20 = U18, U19, James Woods Pole Vault Country =4.80 mts Lakeside 29/02/20 U20 Kirsopp-Cole, Gray, 4x400 mts Relay Country Open 3.11.46 Box Hill 14/12/19 Perdrisat, Murrant 35

Women Xylavene Beale Shot Put (3kg) Country U14 12.54 mts Doncaster 03/11/19 Xylavene Beale Shot Put (3kg) Country U14 12.96 mts Doncaster 03/11/19 Alyssa Benbow Discus State U13 Country U13 38.90 mts Ballarat 18/01/20 Alyssa Benbow Discus State U13 Country U13 40.20 mts Lakeside 07/3/20 Alyssa Benbow Shot Put (3kg) State U13 Country U13 12.76 mts Geelong 11/01/20 Alyssa Benbow Shot Put (3kg) State U13 Country U13 12.88 mts Geelong 27/01/20 Alyssa Benbow Shot Put (3kg) State U13 Country U13 12.92 mts Geelong 27/01/20 Catriona Bisset 800 mts State Open 1.58.78 London 21/07/19 Tiana Boras Triple Jump Country U15, U16, U17 12.01 mts Doncaster 26/10/19 Tiana Boras Triple Jump State U15 Country U15 > Open 12.32 mts Perth 07/12/19 Tiana Boras Triple Jump State U15 Country U15 > Open 12.33 mts Geelong 26/01/20 Tiana Boras Triple Jump State U15 Country U15 > Open 12.34 mts Geelong 26/01/20 Tiana Boras Triple Jump State U15, U16, U17 =U18 Country U15 > Open 13.07 mts Lakeside 01/03/20 Siena Farrell Triple Jump State U14 11.99 mts Lakeside 01/03/20 Mia Gross 100 mts Country U19, U20, Open 11.70 Sydney 22/02/20 Rose Jones High Jump Country U13 1.60 mts Geelong 26/01/20 Natasha Jonus High Jump State U13 1.63 mts Lakeside 01/03/20 Grace Kelly 100 mts Country U14 12.30 Doncaster 27/10/19 Grace Kelly 100 mts Country U14 12.27 Perth 07/12/19 Elyssia Kenshole Pole Vault State U17 & U18 4.17 mts Lakeside 28/02/20 Mackenzie Javelin State U17 Country U17, U18 49.96 mts Geelong 11/01/20 Mielczarek Mackenzie Javelin State U17 Country U17, U18 50.74 mts Geelong 11/01/20 Mielczarek Jemima Montag 10,000 mts Walk State Open 43.50.84 Townsville 25/06/19 Celeste Mucci 100m Hurdles State U20 13.02 Gotzis Austria 25/05/19 Ellie Pashley 10,000 mts Country Open 31.18.89 Doha 28/09/19 Ellie Pashley Half Marathon Country Open 69.14 Sunshine Coast 04/08/19 Eleanor Patterson High Jump State Open Country Open Eq 1.96 mts Canberra 14/02/20 Eleanor Patterson High Jump State Open Country Open 1.99 mts Wellington NZ 28/02/20 5000m Race Alanna Peart Country U17 23.33.64 Geelong 26/01/20 Walk 5000m Race Alanna Peart Country U17 23.26.89 Lakeside 28/02/20 Walk Mia Scerri Combined Event State U16 5288 pts Bendigo 5/01/20 Mia Scerri Combined Event State U15 & U16 5409 pts Brisbane 16/02/20 Georgia Tarr Hammer (3kg) Country U15 45.86 mts Doncaster 02/11/19 McShane, Gulli-Nance, 4x400 mts Relay Country Open 3.46.33 Box Hill 14/12/19 Gross, Bayes Sandford, Warson, 4x100 Relay Country U15 51.48 Geelong 26/01/20 Kinnersly, Kelly Mixed 4 x 400m Relay Hatten, McKinley, Mixed 4x400m State U18 3.39.60 Box Hill 14/12/19 O'Brien, Hadaway Relay & Club Brown, Blyton, Mixed 4x400m Country U18 3.39.79 Box Hill 14/12/19 Dess, Morrissy Relay Annual Report 2019–2020 FINANCIAL REPORT

Statement of Financial Position

(For year ended 31 March 2020) 2020 2019 Notes $ $ CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents 3 337,410 216,786 Trade and Other Receivables 4 58,763 84,140 Inventories - 91,881 Other Current Assets 5 52,210 79,405 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 448,383 472,212

NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property, Plant & Equipment 6 147,733 41,106 Right of Use Assets - Buildings 15 770,961 - Other Non-Current Assets 7 316,887 340,803 TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 1,235,581 381,909

TOTAL ASSETS 1,683,964 854,121

CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and Other Payables 8 195,371 231,662 Employee Benefits 9 155,600 106,000 Borrowings 12 14,471 - Lease Liability Other Liabilities 15 38,779 -9,225 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 404,221 346,887

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Borrowings 12 40,183 - Lease Liability 15 741,680 - Employee Benefits 9 28,800 48,900 TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 810,663 48,900

TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,214,884 395,787

NET ASSETS 469,080 458,334

EQUITY 469,080 458,334 Accumulated Surplus 37

Statement of Profit or Loss and other Comprehensive Income

(For year ended 31 March 2020)

2020 2019 $ $ REVENUE Registrations 615,162 563,005 Development Grants 204,775 197,207 Sponsorship 27,654 32,150 Merchandising 8,728 7,405 Development Activities 169,377 185,790 Competition Activities 979,809 1,012,234 Other Income 184,429 128,171 TOTAL REVENUE 2,189,934 2,125,962

EXPENDITURE Development Activities 180,809 154,864 Competition Activities 531,118 563,335 Employee Benefits Expense 924,181 1,008,362 Depreciation Expense 101,199 49,735 Office and Administration 356,859 397,250 Inventory Write-Off 85,022 - TOTAL EXPENDITURE 2,179,188 2,173,547

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE SURPLUS 10,746 (47,586) Annual Report 2019–2020

Statements of Changes in Equity

(For year ended 31 March 2020) ACCUMULATED SURPLUS $ Balance at 1st April 2018 505,920

Loss attributable to members (47,586)

Balance at 31st March 2019 458,334

Surplus attributable to members 10,746

Balance at 31st March 2020 469,080

Statement of Cash Flows

(For year ended 31 March 2020) 2020 2019 Notes $ $ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Receipts from customers 2,431,131 2,222,999

Payments to suppliers and employees (2,146,815) (2,176,053)

Interest received 2,887 1,398

Interest Paid (1,796) -

NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 285,407 48,344

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Payment for Property Plant and Equipment (149,639) (25,811)

NET CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITES (149,639) (25,811)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCE ACTIVITIES

Payment of lease liabilities (60,573) -

Proceeds from borrowings 45,429 -

NET CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCE ACTIVITIES (15,144) -

NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH HELD 120,624 22,533

Add opening cash brought forward 216,786 194,253

CLOSING CASH CARRIED FORWARD 4 337,410 216,786 39

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 March 2020

The financial statements cover Athletics Victoria Inc as an individual entity. Athletics Victoria Inc is an association incorporated in Victoria under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012.

Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The financial statements were authorised for issue on 1st July 2019 by the committee.

Basis of Preparation Athletics Victoria Association Inc applies Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements (RDR) as set out in AASB 1053: Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards and AASB 2010-2: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from Reduced Disclosure Requirements and other applicable Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements.

The financial statements are general purpose financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards- Reduced Disclosure Requirements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012. The association is a not-for-profit entity for financial reporting purposes under Australian Accounting Standards.

Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded would result in financial statements containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, events and conditions. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are presented below and have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated.

The financial statements, except for the cash flow information, have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities. The amounts presented in the financial statements have been rounded to the nearest dollar.

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

(b) Inventories Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

(c) Property, Plant and Equipment Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis and are therefore carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. In the event the carrying amount of plant and equipment is greater than its estimated recoverable amount, the carrying amount is written down immediately to its estimated recoverable amount and impairment losses recognised either in profit or loss or as a revaluation decrease if the impairment losses relate to a revalued asset. A formal assessment of recoverable amount is made when impairment indicators are present.

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets, is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the asset’s useful life commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are: Computer equipment 33.3% Plant & Equipment 20%

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

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they occur.

(d) Financial Instruments Financial instruments are recognised initially on the date that the Association becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. On initial recognition, all financial instruments are measured at fair value plus transaction costs.

Financial Assets All recognised financial assets are subsequently measured in their entirety at either amortised cost or fair value, depending on the classification of the financial assets Annual Report 2019–2020

Classification On initial recognition, the Association classifies its financial assets into the following categories, those measured at: → amortised cost → fair value through other comprehensive income equity instrument (FVOCI equity)

Financial assets are not reclassified subsequent to their initial recognition unless the Association changes its business model for managing financial assets.

Amortised Cost Assets measured at amortised cost are financial assets where: → the business model is to hold assets to collect contractual cash flows; and → the contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

The Association’s financial assets measured at amortised cost comprise trade and other receivables and cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position. Subsequent to initial recognition, these assets are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method less provision for impairment. Interest income, foreign exchange gains or losses and impairment are recognised in profit or loss. Gain or loss on derecognition is recognised in profit or loss.

Impairment of Financial Assets Impairment of financial assets is recognised on an expected credit loss (ECL) basis for the following assets: → financial assets measured at amortised cost

When determining whether the credit risk of a financial asset has increased significant since initial recognition and when estimating ECL, the Association considers reasonable and supportable information that is relevant and available without undue cost or effort. This includes both quantitative and qualitative information and analysis based on the Association’s historical experience and informed credit assessment and including forward looking information.

The Association uses the presumption that an asset which is more than 30 days past due has seen a significant increase in credit risk.

The Association uses the presumption that a financial asset is in default when: → the other party is unlikely to pay its credit obligations to the Association in full, without recourse to the Association to actions such as realising security (if any is held); or → the financial assets are more than 90 days past due.

Credit losses are measured as the present value of the difference between the cash flows due to the Association in accordance with the contract and the cash flows expected to be received. This is applied using a probability weighted approach.

Trade Receivables Impairment of trade receivables have been determined using the simplified approach in AASB 9 which uses an estimation of lifetime expected credit losses. The Association has determined the probability of non-payment of the receivable and multiplied this by the amount of the expected loss arising from default.

The amount of the impairment is recorded in a separate allowance account with the loss being recognised in finance expense. Once the receivable is determined to be uncollectable then the gross carrying amount is written off against the associated allowance.

Where the Association renegotiates the terms of trade receivables due from certain customers, the new expected cash flows are discounted at the original effective interest rate and any resulting difference to the carrying value is recognised in profit or loss.

Other Financial Assets Measured at Amortised Cost Impairment of other financial assets measured at amortised cost are determined using the expected credit loss model in AASB 9. On initial recognition of the asset, an estimate of the expected credit losses for the next 12 months is recognised. Where the asset has experienced significant increase in credit risk then the lifetime losses are estimated and recognised.

Financial Liabilities The Association measures all financial liabilities initially at fair value less transaction costs, subsequently financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

The financial liabilities of the Association comprise trade payables, bank and other loans and finance lease liabilities. 41

(e) Employee Benefits Short-Term Employee Benefits Provision is made for the association’s obligation for short-term employee benefits. Short-term employee benefits are benefits (other than termination benefits) that are expected to be settled wholly before 12 months after the end of the annual reporting period in which the employees render the related service, including wages, salaries and sick leave. Short-term employee benefits are measured at the (undiscounted) amounts expected to be paid when the obligation is settled. The associations obligations for short-term employee benefits such as wages, salaries and sick leave are recognised as a part of provisions in the statement of financial position.

Other Long-Term Employee Benefits Other long-term employee benefits are measured at the present value of the expected future payments to be made to employees. Expected future payments incorporate anticipated future wage and salary levels, durations of service and employee departures, and are discounted at rates determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on government bonds that have maturity dates that approximate the terms of the obligations.

(f) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at-call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

(g) Accounts Receivable and Other Debtors Accounts receivable and other debtors include amounts due from members as well as amounts receivable from customers for goods sold in the ordinary course of business. Receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are classified as non-current assets.

(h) Revenue from contracts with customers Revenue is recognised when the amount of the revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and specific criteria relating to the type of revenue as noted below, has been satisfied.

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and is presented net of returns, discounts and rebates.Grant, membership and other revenue is recognised on a basis that reflects the transfer of promised goods or services to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration the Association expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue is recognised by applying a five-step model in accordance with AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (hereafter ‘AASB 15’).

There is no impact on revenue recognition after the adoption of AASB 15. Interest revenue is recognised when it becomes receivable on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates applicable to the financial assets. All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

(i) Goods and Services Tax Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST. Receivables and Payables in the Balance Sheet are shown inclusive of GST.

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included with other receivables or payables in the statement of financial position. Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO are presented as operating cash flows included in receipts from customers or payments to suppliers.

(j) Comparative Figures When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year.

(k) Accounts Payable and Other Payables Accounts payable and other payables represent the liabilities outstanding at the end of the reporting period for goods and services received by the association during the reporting period that remain unpaid. The balance is recognised as a current liability with the amounts normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the liability. Annual Report 2019–2020

(l) Leases In the current year, the Association has adopted AASB 16 Leases retrospectively using the cumulative method of initially applying an adjustment to the opening balance of equity at 1 January 2019. The Association has recognised a lease liability, a right to use asset and unexpired interest charges for all operating leases (with the exception of short term and low value leases). Comparative information has not been restated.

The lease liabilities are measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments. It is represented by the total of all future lease payments over the lifetime of the lease less future interest charges.

The right of use assets for equipment were measured at their carrying amount as if AASB 16 had been applied since the commencement date, but discounted using the Association’s incremental borrowing rate per lease term as at 1 January 2019 (that are related to the lease).

The following practical expedients have been used by the Association in applying AASB 16 for the first time: → for a portfolio of leases that have reasonably similar characteristics, a single discount rate has been applied; → leases that have remaining lease terms of less than 12 months as at 1 January 2019 have been accounted for in the same way as short-term leases; → the use of hindsight to determine lease terms on contracts that have options to extend or terminate; → applying AASB 16 to leases previously identified as leases under AASB 117 and Interpretation 4: Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease without reassessing whether they are, or contain, a lease at the date of initial application; and → not applying AASB 16 to leases previously not identified as containing a lease under AASB 117 and Interpretation 4.

In the prior year, lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all of the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are charged as expenses on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease term. 43 43

2020 2019 Notes $ $ 2 Key Management Personnel Compensation Key Management Personnel Compensation 241,475 293,825

The key management personnel includes the CEO and General Managers net of secondment income.

3 Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash on Hand 300 300 Cash at Bank 14 337,110 216,486 Balance as at 31 March 2020 337,410 216,786 4 Trade and other Receivables Current Trade receivable 43,400 82,766 Accrued Income 15,363 1,374 Total Current Accounts Receivable and other Debtors 14 58,763 84,140 5 Other Current Assets Current Prepayments 52,210 79,405 52,210 79,405 6 Property, Plant & Equipment Office Equipment & Furniture at cost 564,529 463,848 Less accumulated depreciation (416,796) (422,742) Total Property, Plant & Equipment 147,733 41,106 Balance 1/4/19 41,106 65,030 Additions 149,639 25,811 Depreciation Expense (43,012) (49,735) Carrying amount 31/3/20 147,733 41,106

7 Other Non-Current Assets Contribution to Athletics House building 316,887 340,803

Athletics Victoria has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Health and Human Services and Parks Victoria to occupy Athletics House at Albert Park. Athletics Victoria contributed $500,000 to the costs of building and fit-out of the Athletics Building and in return will receive commercial benefits over the duration of the lease. As at today’s date, no formal contracts have been signed.

8 Trade and Other Payables Current Unsecured Liabilities: Accounts Payable 102,143 84,880 Advance Deposits 24,278 25,325 Accruals 23,505 60,591 GST Payable 216 23,951 Other Payables 45,229 36,915 195,371 231,662 9 Employee Benefits Current Provision for Annual Leave 92,700 73,600 Provision for Long Service Leave 62,900 32,400 155,600 106,000 Non-Current Provision for Long Service Leave 28,800 48,900 184,400 154,900 Provisions include the amount accrued for annual leave entitlements that have vested with the employees. Based on past experience, the association does not expect the full amount of annual leave balance, although classified as current, to be settled within the next 12 months. However, these amounts must be classified as current liabilities since the association does not have an unconditional right to defer the settlement of these amounts in the event employees wish to use their leave entitlement. Annual Report 2019–2020

2020 2019 Notes $ $ 10 State Government Grants Athletics Victoria is a current recipient of funding from the Department of Health and Human Services via Sport and Recreation Victoria’s ‘Supporting Victorian Sport & Recreation 2016 - 2019’ program and ‘Athlete Pathway Travel Grants Program 2019 Round 2’. A contract with the Department of Premier and Cabinet is in operation for the ‘Active Aths Community Program’.

Together More Active Program 2019 - 2023 50,000 50,000 Active Aths Community Program 2017 - 2021 40,000 40,000 High Performance Coaching Leadership - 3,465 Athlete Pathway Travel Grants Program 2019 Round 2 6,000 6,000 96,000 99,465 Note: $6,000 grant receipt located within State Teams revenue item. 11 Operating Lease Commitments Non-cancellable operating lease contracted for but not recognised in the financial statements Payable – Minimum Lease Payments: → not later than 12 months - 49,811 → between 12 months and five years - 208,782 → later than 5 years - 515,820 - 774,413 Operating leases have been recognised in the statement of financial position from 1/1/2019 upon adoption of AASB 16 Leases.

12 Borrowings Current Athletics Victoria Foundation Loan 14,471 - 14,471 - Non-Current Athletics Victoria Foundation Loan 40,183 - 40,183 - 13 Events after the Reporting Period In December 2019, COVID-19 emerged and has subsequently spread worldwide. The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a pandemic resulting in federal, state and local governments mandating various restrictions, including travel restrictions, restrictions on public gatherings, stay at home orders and advisories and quarantining of people who may have been exposed to the virus. The organisation continues to monitor developments, including government requirements and recommendations at the national, state, and local level to evaluate possible extensions to all or part of such closures. In addition, we have taken several steps to reduce risk, protect our financial position and balance sheet, and maintain financial liquidity and flexibility, including reviewing operating expenses and reducing capital expenditure where possible. Except for the above, no other matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or could significantly affect the operations of the Association, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Association in future financial years.

14 Financial Risk Management The associations’ financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, short-term investments, accounts receivable and payable. The carrying amounts for each category of financial instruments, measured in accordance with AASB 9 as detailed in the accounting policies to these financial statements, are as follows: Financial Assets 3 Cash and cash equivalents 4 337,410 216,786 Accounts receivable and other debtors 58,763 84,140 Total Financial Assets 396,173 300,926

Financial Liablities Financial liabilities at amortised cost → accounts payable and other payables (i) 125,647 124,743 Total Financial Liabilities 125,647 124,743

Note: (i) The carrying amounts disclosed here exclude statutory amounts (e.g. GST input tax credit recoverable and PAYG withholding tax payables). 45

2020 2019 Notes $ $ 15 Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities Statement of Financial Position Assets Building 829,147 - Accumulated depreciation (58,186) - 770,961 - Liabilities Current Lease Liability – Buildings 38,779 -

Non-Current Lease Liability – Buildings 741,680 - Total 780,459 -

Statement of Financial Performance Depreciation – Right of Use Assets 58,186 - Interest Expense on Lease Liabilities 28,020 -

Lease Liabilities Maturity Analysis Minimum lease payments: → not later than one year 38,779 - → between one year and five years 260,493 - → later than five years 481,187 - Total 780,459 -

16 Association Details The registered office of the association is: The principal place of business is: Athletics Victoria Incorporated Athletics Victoria Incorporated Level 1, Athletics House Level 1, Athletics House 31 Aughtie Drive 31 Aughtie Drive Albert Park Vic 3206 Albert Park Vic 3206 Annual Report 2019–2020

Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012

ANNUAL STATEMENTS GIVE TRUE AND FAIR VIEW OF FINANCIAL POSITION OF INCORPORATED ASSOCIATION

We Allison Robison and Grant MacKenzie, being members of the committee of Athletics Victoria Association Inc., certify that: The statements attached to this certificate give a true and fair view of the financial position of Athletics Victoria Association Inc. during and at the end of the financial year of the association ending on 31 March 2020.

Signed:

Dated: 13th July 2020 Allison Robison – President

Signed:

Grant Mackenzie – Treasurer Dated: 13th July 2020 Annual Report 2019–2020 47

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report Independent Audit Report to the members of Athletics Victoria Inc.

Opinion Our opinion does not cover the other information and accordingly We have audited the financial report of Athletics Victoria Inc. (the we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Association), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 31 March 2020, the statement of profit or loss and other In connection with our audit of the financial report, our comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity and responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent to the financial statements, including a summary of significant with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit, accounting policies, and the annual statements give true and fair or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. view of financial position of incorporated association. If, based on the work we have performed on the other information In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s report, we conclude Association is in accordance with the Associations Incorporation that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we Reform Act 2012, including: are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. (i) giving a true and fair view of the Association’s financial position as at 31 March 2019 and of its financial performance Responsibilities of the Committee and its cash flows for the year ended; and The Committee is responsible for the preparation and fair (ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced presentation of the financial report in accordance with the Disclosure Requirements and the Associations Incorporation Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 and for such internal Reform Act 2012. control as the Committee determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report is free from material Basis for Opinion misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further In preparing the financial report, the Committee is responsible for described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the assessing the Association’s ability to continue as a going concern, Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and the Association in accordance with the auditor independence using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Committee requirements of the ethical requirements of the Accounting either intends to liquidate the Association or to cease operations, Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of or has no realistic alternative but to do so. The Committee are Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to responsible for overseeing the Association’s financial reporting our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled process. our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient Financial Report and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether Information other than the Financial Report the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, and Auditor’s Report whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report Those Committee is responsible for the other information. that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level The other information obtained at the date of this auditor’s report of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in is information included in the Annual Report of the Association. accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements Our opinion on the financial report comprises the statement of can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, financial position as at 31 March 2020, the statement of profit or individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be loss and other comprehensive income, the statement of changes expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on in equity and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, the basis of this financial report. and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the annual statements give true and fair view of financial position of incorporated association. Annual Report 2019–2020

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report Independent Audit Report to the members of Athletics Victoria Inc.

→ As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian → Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. the financial report represents the underlying transactions Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than ACCRU MELBOURNE (AUDIT) PTY LTD for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the Chartered Accountants override of internal control. 50 Camberwell Road → Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to Hawthorn East 3123 the audit 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 Association’s internal control. → Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Committee. → Conclude on the appropriateness of the Committee’s use G D WINNETT of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the Director audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty 16 June 2019 exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Association’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Association to cease to continue as a going concern. Thank you for your support

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