DOCSLIB.ORG

The State Sports Centre Trust

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
The State Sports Centre Trust The State Sports Centre Trust Annual Report 2008-2009 State Sports Centre Trust Annual Report for the year ended 30 June, 2009. Submitted to the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo in accordance with the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act, 1984. Location: Olympic Boulevard SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK 2127 Postal Address: PO Box 135 SYDNEY MARKETS 2129 Office Hours: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday - Friday Operating Hours: 7.30 am - 11.30 pm Seven Days (subject to bookings) Telephone: (02) 9763 0111 Facsimile: (02) 9764 3745 Email: [email protected] Web Page: www.sports-centre.com.au Bank: Westpac Banking Corporation Insurers: Treasury Managed Fund Venues Under Management: Contents Letter to the Minister 2 Chairman’s Report 3 Director’s Report 4 The Trust 5 Charter 6 Organisation Chart 7 Key Achievements 2008-09 8 Facilities, Services and Programs 10 Events Activity 12 Events Summary 13 Events Highlights 14 Training and Participation Activity 16 General Operations 18 Human Resources 19 Corporate Management 20 Finance Report 21 Appendices 57 Index 59 Partners & Supporters 60 The State Sports Centre Trust Annual Report 2008-2009 1 Letter to the Minister 31 October 2009 The Hon. David Borger MP Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport Level 37, Governor Macquarie Tower 1 Farrer Place Sydney NSW 2000 Dear Minister I am pleased to submit to you the 25th annual report for the State Sports Centre Trust for presentation to Parliament. This report covers the twelve months to 30 June 2009 and has been prepared in accordance with the Annual Report (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984. Our annual report provides an overview of the Trust’s achievements and activities for the year. Yours sincerely Peter Ross Director Managed and operated by the State Sports Centre Trust Olympic Boulevard Sydney Olympic Park PO Box 135 Sydney Markets NSW 2129 T 02 9763 0111 F 02 9764 3745 E [email protected] www.sports-centre.com.au ABN 69 548 646 296 2 The State Sports Centre Trust Annual Report 2008-2009 Chairman’s Report 2008-09 was another successful year In another year of governance changes, the Trust was transferred for the venues operated by the State late in the year from the Planning portfolio to the Minister for Sports Centre Trust. Western Sydney, the Hon David Borger. At about the same time we were advised that the previous Trust would not be re- Despite disappointing performances by appointed, pending the transfer of responsibility for the both of the National League teams operation of the venues to the Sydney Olympic Park Authority. based at the Sports Centre, each of the The end of the financial year saw some unfortunate confusion venues enjoyed a full schedule of regarding the governance of the organisation, with the Trust staff events and participation activities. doing their best to operate the venues despite all Board Sporting highlights included the positions being vacant. I am grateful for the efforts of our director Australian Universities East Coast Peter Ross, his management team and the staff in maintaining Challenge in July and the very successful Australian Youth a busy event program and continuing with the program of Olympic Festival in January which attracted some 5000 people improvements during a very difficult period. to the venues. Once again there were an array of varied dance events throughout the year and martial arts were also popular As we prepare to celebrate 25 years of professional venue with a very successful Taekwondo National Titles and Karate management by the State Sports Centre Trust in November World Cup event. 2009 it appears this will be my last report as Chairman. I would like to pay tribute to my fellow Trust members, who have given The Trust sponsored the Sydney Olympic Park Netball Cup in their time unselfishly over the years to ensure the venues made March which was attended by nearly 2000 people. The NSW a valuable contribution to the development of a wide variety of Swifts took home the trophy and the $10,000, winning the sports. Their guidance has helped the organisation to provide series on a countback after drawing with arch rivals the affordable facilities for the staging of thousands of events and Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic in the penultimate game. activities with minimal burden on the public purse. I encourage Picking up the pieces after the demise of the West Sydney the Board of the Sydney Olympic Park Authority to preserve and Razorbacks and the Sydney Kings, the newly formed Sydney enhance the role of the venues as they take on this Spirit had a short and tumultuous life in the NBL. While falling responsibility. short of making the playoffs, the young team kept their hopes alive until the very end, showing some real spirit to down the competition leaders and ultimate premiers South Melbourne the week the franchise was placed in administration. While there will be no Sydney team in the NBL in 2009-10 the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre is the logical home venue for a new Sydney team expected to commence in 2010-11. The surplus of $350k before depreciation was a pleasing result Alan Whelpton AO achieved despite the economic downturn. While each of the Chairman venues recorded a surplus, a decline in the performance of the Sports Centre was masked by strong results posted by the Sports Halls and the Hockey Centre. The need for a significant upgrade of the Sports Centre remains a strategic priority if that venue is not to become a drain on the government’s resources in the future. The venues again benefitted from some major projects funded by the Sydney Olympic Park Authority, including the relocation and upgrade of the outdoor broadcast facilities, various fire safety improvements and the replacement of the two synthetic hockey pitches. With the Women’s Champions Trophy scheduled to commence very early in the new financial year the Hockey Centre was restored to top condition ready for the tournament. The State Sports Centre Trust Annual Report 2008-2009 3 Director’s Report During the 2008-09 financial year the The year was not without its challenges. At one stage the threat venues operated by the State Sports of swine flu looked as if it could force the closure of the venue Centre Trust hosted 102 major events with management scrambling to prevent a breakout amongst over a total of 193 days. the staff. As the threat eased the hastily prepared swine flu contingency plan became the basis of the organisation’s first Events in most categories were well Business Continuity Plan. A more serious threat was posed by attended, with the exception of the government’s decision not to appoint any new Trust basketball which continued its recent members when the previous members’ terms expired in early decline. Dance was once again the March. The lack of a local governance body led to the dominant event category, making up postponement of some urgent strategic initiatives, including any 20 of a total of 54 sports events and further action in regard to the proposed redevelopment of the attracting nearly 40,000 people during the year. The next Sports Centre site. It is disappointing that only two years after the category was gymnastics with 7 major events at regional, state Trust secured a long term lease over the venues and adopted a and national level. strategic plan to guarantee the organisation’s long term viability, With neither of our home teams making the finals there were it appears that the Trust itself will be dissolved. more dates available for community and commercial events. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to my Exhibitions were popular, with 7 events occupying a total of 18 management team and the staff who have worked tirelessly days. Our stable of schools holding their speech nights in over the past twelve months in sometimes difficult December increased and record numbers attended the heats of circumstances to ensure the success of all of our events and the Rock Eisteddfod and three sell-out concerts featuring the activities. I would particularly like to acknowledge previous Trust sensational Yo Gabba Gabba. Chairman Alan Whelpton and the previous members of the Trust The popularity of the Sports Halls grew by a further 14%, who continued to meet in an advisory capacity even after their boosted by the launch of a hugely successful on-line court hire terms had expired. Their support and guidance has been program. The Hockey Centre enjoyed similar attendances to the instrumental in ensuring that the venues are held in high regard previous year, despite the absence of any major events. At just by the sporting community of NSW. under 472,000, overall attendances at Trust venues were consistent with the previous year. The number of people using Trust venues for participation activities now exceeds the number of spectators at events. A number of the initiatives listed in the Trust’s strategic plan were implemented during the year. The investment in additional marketing and programming resources began to pay off with increased event enquiries and more use being made of the Peter Ross venues at off-peak times. The Trust secured three new preferred Director suppliers, a new exclusive wine provider and a new ticketing agency. All of these initiatives are generating new revenues for the Trust, helping to keep hiring costs to a minimum. 4 The State Sports Centre Trust Annual Report 2008-2009 Members of the Trust Members of the State Sports Centre Trust were appointed in March 2005 by the Governor of New South Wales on the recommendation of the Minister for Sport and Recreation.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Sport and Recreation Strategy Background Report
    SPORT AND RECREATION STRATEGY BACKGROUND REPORT ‘Getting Our Community APagective’ 1 of 166 About this document The City of Port Phillip’s Sport and Recreation Strategy 2015-24 provides a framework which achieves our objective of developing a shared vision for Council and the community, to guide the provision of facilities and services to meet the needs of the Port Phillip community over the next ten years. The documents prepared for this strategy are: Volume 1. Sport and Recreation Strategy 2015-24 This document outlines the key strategic directions that the organisation will work towards to guide the current and future provision of facilities and services to meet the needs of the Port Phillip community over the next ten years. Volume 2. Getting Our Community Active – Sport and Recreation Strategy 2015-24: Implementation Plan This document details the Actions and Tasks and the associated Key Performance Indicators KPI’s required to achieve Council’s defined Goals and Outcomes. Volume 3. Sport and Recreation Strategy 2015-24: Background Report This document presents the relevant literature that has been reviewed, an assessment of the potential demand for sport and recreation in Port Phillip, analysis of the current supply of sport and recreation opportunities in Port Phillip, and outlines the findings from consultation with sports clubs, peak bodies, schools and the community. *It is important to note that this document attempts to display the most current information available at the time of production. As a result, there are some minor inconsistencies in the presentation of some data due to the lack of available updated information.
    [Show full text]
  • Annual Report 2009/2010
    BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2009/2010 Basketball Australia Annual Report 2009/2010 WWW.BASKETBALL.NET.AU I BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2009/2010 Message from the Australian Sports Commission It is an honour to serve as the new Chair of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Board at this challenging and exciting period for our national sporting system. The ASC and national sporting organisations This is the first time key sport partners, such (NSOs) have long spoken of a shared ambition as state and territory institutes and academies to strengthen relationships between all system of sport and state and territory departments partners involved in Australian sport. of sport and recreation, have collaborated on a Commonwealth funding decision in the Aligned with this ambition, the Australian interests of Australia’s sporting future. Government is now encouraging a whole-of- sport reform agenda, aimed at establishing a This is an exciting time for all of us involved in more collaborative, efficient and integrated Australian sport. With significant new funding sports system. from the Australian Government, sports will be better positioned than ever before to lead the Through new direction for sport ‘Australian drive for higher participation levels and strong Sport: the Pathway to Success’, the ASC will success on the sporting field by promoting the work closely with sport to achieve its main unique nature of their sport, creating a legacy objectives; boost sports participation and and a lasting impression for communities strengthen
    [Show full text]
  • Nswis Annual Report 2010/2011
    nswis annual report 2010/2011 NSWIS Annual Report For further information on the NSWIS visit www.nswis.com.au NSWIS a GEOFF HUEGILL b NSWIS For further information on the NSWIS visit www.nswis.com.au nswis annual report 2010/2011 CONtENtS Minister’s Letter ............................................................................... 2 » Bowls ...................................................................................................................41 Canoe Slalom ......................................................................................................42 Chairman’s Message ..................................................................... 3 » » Canoe Sprint .......................................................................................................43 CEO’s Message ................................................................................... 4 » Diving ................................................................................................................. 44 Principal Partner’s Report ......................................................... 5 » Equestrian ...........................................................................................................45 » Golf ......................................................................................................................46 Board Profiles ..................................................................................... 6 » Men’s Artistic Gymnastics .................................................................................47
    [Show full text]
  • How Green the Games/New
    Australia Pacific www.greenpeace.org.au Sydney Office 4/39 Liverpool Street Sydney NSW GPO Box 3307 Sydney NSW 2001 Tel: 61 (0)2 9261 4666 Freecall 1800 815 151 Fax: 61 (0)2 9261 4588 International Keizersgracht 176, 1016 DW Amsterdam, The Netherlands Tel: 31 20 523 62 22 Fax: 31 20 523 62 00 www.greenpeace.org GREENPEACE’S ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE SYDNEY 2000 OLYMPICS GIVE THE PLANET A SPORTING CHANCE How green the Games? GREENPEACE’S ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE SYDNEY 2000 OLYMPICS A production of Greenpeace International & Greenpeace Australia Pacific Researched, Written and Edited by: Blair Palese, Corin Millais, Rupert Posner, Fiona Koza, Elisabeth Mealey, Warren McLaren, Darryl Luscombe, Matt Ruchel, Mark Oakwood, Tanja Dam, Gabriella Wuelser, Sybrand Landman, Danielle Stewart, Jo Shepherd and Linda Apps. Special Thanks To: Karla Bell for the original campaign idea Maria Atkinson, Bovis Lend Lease Peter Ottesen, SOCOG Camilla Edwards,OCA Andrzej Listowski, OCA Russell Peel, Foster’s Brewing Nicholas Cox, Earthcare Brent Hoare, Greenchill Ladas Taylor, Greenchill Paul Blacklock, Calorgas Kevin Sansome, Elgas Birte Carstensen, Danfoss Compressors Jacqui Courtney and staff at SEDA Rod Simpson, Allen Jack & Cottier A number of architects, developers, suppliers and contractors also gave freely of their time, including: Declan Brennan, Bryce Christian, Andrew Dunn, Craig Gilbert, Steve King, Stuart Morris, Richard Polkinghorn, Jeff Profke, David Shaw, Greg Taylor, Colin Wyllie and many other valu- able contributors too numerous to mention. September 2000 ISBN: 1 876221 08 9 Cover photos: © Anthony Edgar. Designed by Pulse Design, Sydney, Australia How green the Games? Contents Executive Summary ....................................................................................................1 Introduction ..............................................................................................................7 Lessons Learned ........................................................................................................8 Chapter 1.
    [Show full text]
  • 2015Annual Report
    2015 ANNUAL REPORT OUR VISION OUR MISSION To be the world’s leading To inspire cycling nation . Australians through performance, to ride with us. participation and Everyday. advocacy. Everywhere. Front Cover: Rohan Dennis (SA) on the podium after claiming the Maillot Jaune yellow leader’s jersey at the 2015 Tour de France Left: Annette Edmondson (SA) celebrates after winning the Omnium at the 2015 UCI Track World Championships in France TABLE OF CONTENTS SPONSORS AND PARTNERS 4 - 5 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 40 - 41 BOARD/EXECUTIVE TEAM 6 ANTI-DOPING 42 - 43 AUSTRALIAN SPORTS 7 FINANCIAL REPORT 45 - 69 COMMISSION MESSAGE WORLD RESULTS 71 - 90 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 8 - 9 AUSTRALIAN RESULTS 91 - 119 CEO'S MESSAGE 10 - 11 TEAM LISTINGS 120 - 123 HIGH PERFORMANCE 12 - 15 OFFICE BEARERS 124 - 126 PARA-CYCLING PROGRAM 16 - 17 AND STAFF SPORT 18 - 19 COMMISSIONS 127 PARTICIPATION 20 - 21 HONOUR ROLL 128 - 130 STATE ASSOCIATIONS 22 - 37 AWARD WINNERS 131 - JAYCO 2014 CYCLIST OF THE YEAR MEMBERSHIP 38 - 39 PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: John Veage I Graham Watson I Andy Jones Con Chronis I Cycling Australia I Veloshotz Michael Matthews on the podium in pink leader’s jersey at the 2015 Giro d’Italia PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY PRINCIPAL SPONSOR MAJOR PARTNER SPORT PARTNERS AUTOMOTIVE PARTNER BROADCAST PARTNERS SPONSORS & OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS 4 CYCLING AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2015 SPONSORS AND PARTNERS AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION Principal Sponsor and Partner AND AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT JAYCO Major sponsor of Cycling Australia national teams and High Performance Unit,
    [Show full text]
  • State Sport Centre Annual Report 2017
    SPINE Annual-Report_16_Cover_f.indd 1 11/9/17 1:41 pm Annual-Report_16_Cover_f.indd 2 11/9/17 1:41 pm CONTENTS THE CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 1 OUR PURPOSE 2 OUR SPORTING TENANTS 4 OUR GOVERNANCE 5 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 6 THE CEO’S REPORT 7 DECLARATION & ATTESTATION 8 OUR YEAR IN REVIEW 9 LEGISLATIVE & GOVERNMENT POLICY COMPLIANCE 16 DISCLOSURE INDEX 20 Annual-Report-16_PRINT.indd 2 11/9/17 1:52 pm Annual-Report-16_PRINT.indd 3 11/9/17 1:52 pm THE CHAIRMAN’S REPORT I am delighted to present my first Annual Report as Chair of I would like to acknowledge and thank the Premier of Victoria, the State Sport Centres Trust. the Honourable Daniel Andrews and the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister John Eren, and Sport and The past twelve months have seen a period of tremendous Recreation Victoria, for their ongoing support to enable the growth and transformation for the Trust, setting the stage Trust to assist our sports partners in meeting their State goals. for an exciting new phase as our foundation venue – the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre – approaches its 20th Thank you to my fellow Trust members for their support and anniversary in July 2017. counsel. I would particularly like to thank Chris Jackson and the Audit and Risk Committee for their contribution over the last We have welcomed several new Members to the Trust and, 12 months. under CEO Phil Meggs’ guidance, a largely new executive and management team has been established. Collectively, we have Finally, I would like to thank Phil Meggs and his executive commenced implementation of the 2017-2027 Strategic Plan team – Thomas Crookes, Adam Hawken, Tim Kalkman and which will ensure that our venues remain the premier multi- Kate Patterson – for their strong leadership and the productive sport facilities in Victoria, and continue to support Victorian way they have developed the Trust’s relationships with Sport sport and athletes.
    [Show full text]
  • BEATTY PARK LEISURE CENTRE CONSERVATION PLAN Vincent
    BEATTY PARK LEISURE CENTRE CONSERVATION PLAN Vincent Street, North Perth September 2007 for the Town of Vincent Job No. 04183 With Robin Chinnery, Historian Cover Image: Original entrance to the Beatty Park Leisure Centre. Image courtesy Town of Vincent. Page i EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Town of Vincent commissioned this Conservation Plan to assist them in conserving and developing the Beatty Park Leisure Centre to assure its future. Apart from being a very important part of the Town and State’s heritage, it is the Town of Vincent’s most significant trading enterprise. A separate conservation plan will be commissioned for the remainder of the park. The pool and spectator stands were developed in 1962 for the VII th British Empire and Commonwealth Games and substantial additions were made in 1993-4, changing the focus of the venue towards leisure rather than a venue for training elite athletes. The whole of the place is a busy working facility and there is a need to upgrade the 1962 facilities in particular. The Town is considering a major refurbishment and upgrade of the stands and pool area to meet with contemporary standards and expectations, and this prospect precipitated the need for a conservation plan. The 1962 structure is under- utilised with, for example, only a fraction of the stand seating being used, and there are some re-planning possibilities to consider to make the operation as a whole perform better, which may give rise to the consideration of alternative uses for some of the spaces under the 1962 stands. As the place is included in the Register of Heritage Places and registered as Beatty Park and Beatty Park Leisure Centre , the Conservation Plan is intended to assist the Town of Vincent and the Heritage Council of Western Australia to assess the impact of proposed change on cultural heritage values and the conservation of the place.
    [Show full text]
  • MEDIA GUIDE 2014 New Zealand Netball Team 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
    MEDIA GUIDE 2014 New Zealand Netball Team 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games MEDIACONTACTS Kerry Manders NNZ Media & Communications Director +64 21 410 970 [email protected] Please contact Kerry Manders with any media queries or interview requests for the New Zealand Netball Team. Kerry will be based in Glasgow for the duration of the Commonwealth Games. Ashley Abbott NZOC Communications Manager +64 21 552 021 [email protected] Please contact Ashley Abbott with any media queries relating to the New Zealand Commonwealth Games Team. Ashley will be based in Glasgow for the duration of the Commonwealth Games. CONTENTS MEDIA INFORMATION Need to Know 2 NZ Broadcast Information 3 Netball Draw 4 Media Opportunities 6 Social & Digital 8 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• NEW ZEALAND NETBALL TEAM Team List 9 Player Profiles 10 Management Profiles 16 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• STATISTICS Head-to-Head 19 2010 Commonwealth Games 26 2006 Commonwealth Games 28 2002 Commonwealth Games 29 Milestones | Interesting Facts & Figures 30 Test Match History: Silver Ferns 32 www.mynetball.co.nz 1 MEDIA INFORMATION NEEDTOKNOW Draw & Results Broadcast Information Available on the Netball New Zealand All New Zealand Netball matches will be Website www.mynetball.co.nz or directly broadcast LIVE on SKY Sport with replays http://bit.ly/CWG2014.The results will be and highlights throughout the updated immediately after each event. Commonwealth Games. Playing Times Glasgow, Scotland is 11 hours behind New Zealand, so we have listed all match times
    [Show full text]
  • Newsletter Christmas 2011V1.Pub
    Victorian Basketball Scoretable Association Issue 68 – Christmas 2011 Merry Christmas Inside this issue With Christmas upon us form and the 2012 Committee Name Badges 2 once again, the Committee Nomination form. wishes all members a very The Committee vacancies Rules Knowledge Test 2 happy and safe Christmas with for 2011 are: Diary Dates 3 your loved ones, family and Convenor (2 year appoint- friends. ment) Answers to Last Issue’s Ques- The new scorers tops and Treasurer (2 year appoint- tions 3 jackets have been available for ment) Big V Tournament 2012 3 some time now and the uptake Committee Member (3 by members has been very en- positions) VBSA Committee 3 couraging. John has stock The Annual General Meet- Help for Wheelchair Rugby available and all previously ing of the VBSA will be con- 4 ordered items have long since ducted on 26 February 2012 at been distributed. the Nunawading Stadium; reg- Lorraine Landon Award 4 New style name badges are istration from 10.00 am and the Uniform Order Form 5 also available to order. Our meeting will commence at supplier has depleted their 10.30 am. stock of the original name Please make sure that your Reminder badge and all orders placed nominations for Scorer of the from now will be supplied in Year and Committee vacancies Scorers required for the Aus- the new style. are completed properly and tralian Schools Championships to Photos/graphics of available received by the Committee by be held at Bendigo between De- name badge styles are in this the due dates as stipulated on cember 5 to December 9.
    [Show full text]
  • Rowing Australia Annual Report 2012–2013
    Rowing Australia Annual Report 2012–2013 Rowing Rowing Australia Office Address: 21 Alexandrina Drive, Yarralumla ACT 2600 Postal Address: PO Box 7147, Yarralumla ACT 2600 Phone: (02) 6214 7526 Rowing Australia Fax: (02) 6281 3910 Website: www.rowingaustralia.com.au Annual Report 2012–2013 Winning PartnershiP The Australian Sports Commission proudly supports Rowing Australia The Australian Sports Commission Rowing Australia is one of many is the Australian Government national sporting organisations agency that develops, supports that has formed a winning and invests in sport at all levels in partnership with the Australian Australia. Rowing Australia has Sports Commission to develop its worked closely with the Australian sport in Australia. Sports Commission to develop rowing from community participation to high-level performance. AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION www.ausport.gov.au Rowing Australia Annual Report 2012– 2013 In appreciation Rowing Australia would like to thank the following partners and sponsors for the continued support they provide to rowing: Partners Australian Sports Commission Australian Olympic Committee State Associations and affiliated clubs Australian Institute of Sport National Elite Sports Council comprising State Institutes/Academies of Sport Corporate Sponsors Singapore Airlines Croker Oars Sykes Racing JL Racing Corporate Supporters & Suppliers Australian Ambulance Service The JRT Partnership Designer Paintworks/The Regatta Shop ICONPHOTO Media Monitors Stage & Screen Travel Services VJ Ryan & Co. – corporate
    [Show full text]
  • The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration
    THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MARCH 1989 Australian Government Publishing Service Canberra © Commonwealth of Australia 1989 ISBN 0 644 09596 2 Primed in Australia by Better Printing Service, 1 Foster Street, Quean bey an N.S.VV. 2620 Sport today is at the crossroads. The funding under the foreword estimates does little more than allow Australia's elite athletes to attend residential camps and compete against each other. It implies a withdrawal from international competition. Australians could still be represented at such competitions but it is doubtful if they would be competitive. Such a proposal is not acceptable to those, indeed the majority of Australians, who encourage other Australians in their pursuit of excellence in sport. This report has been produced after several months of inquiry and hearings which have been held in all states. We met with Australian Olympic medalists and those who might have been medalists as well as those who will probably be medalists. I would pay tribute to the members of the sub-committee, Dr Charlesworth, Mr Gear, Mr McArthur and Mr Shipton, not only for the time they have given but the interest and commitment to the topic. This report is a challenge to those who support sport in Australia and a government commitment to it. If Australia is to continue to pursue excellence on the international sporting arena then there must be increased funding at the same time. There must also be accountability for the efficiency and effectiveness of those funds.
    [Show full text]
  • FIBA Oceania Bulletin
    October 2009 FIBA Oceania Bulletin President’s Report— their Opals Women's team who will represent by Barbara Wheadon the zone at the 2010 FIBA Women's Champion- I am sure all of you in some way ships. followed the reports about the devastation caused by the tsu- The Tall Blacks secured the top qualification spot nami in Samoa, American Samoa after their win over the Boomers. Congratula- and to a lesser extent in Tonga. tions Basketball New Zealand. With FIBA in- creasing the number of teams at the Men’s I am sure you will all join me in World Championships in Turkey in 2010, Oceania extending sympathies to those who lost loved now has two positions to fill, so both New Zea- Developing and ones and to those rebuilding their lives, our land and Australia will have a team in Turkey. promoting basketball thoughts and prayers. across the Pacific The World Masters Games have just concluded It is just fantastic that the human spirit is so resil- in Sydney, Australia, and the basketball competi- ient and that as we watch from afar, aid relief, tion featured an amazing 201 teams from 12 donations of food and goods have poured in to countries across the world. Teams from Austra- help with the re building process. The FIBA Oce- lia, New Zealand, Guam, USA, Russia, Puerto ania staff mounted an appeal within Australia and Rico, Estonia, Latvia, Canada, Lithuania, Hungary were overwhelmed by the support of various bas- and Azerbaijan contested the 8 day tournament, Tsunami appeal ketball organisations and manufacturers.
    [Show full text]