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Annual Report

UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG RECREATION & SPORTS ASSOCIATION

PATRON Prof Ken McKinnon

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1994

PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT Dr. P. Webb John Pemberton MEMBERS Barrie Keenahan Phillipa Mooney Craig Towers . Ulla Overskaien Paul Patterson David McMillan Andrew Lynn Jenny Crawford

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Paul Manning

HONORARY LIFE HONORARY MEMBERS: SOLICITOR:

Mr I. Dunn Mr J. O’Donnell Mr D. Lear (Atkins and Jones) Mr N. McKinlay Mr J. Pemberton

COUNCIL APPOINTEES TO GENERAL COMMITTEE J. Steele vacant

Cover Photo: Rob Martin 1 RSA

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AWARDS 1994

Clubperson of the Year: Paul Webb (Rugby Union) Canio Fierravanti (Rugby Union)

Sportsperson of the Year: Lorraine Davis Jim Cotter

Club of the Year: Rugby Union

Blues: Stephen Webb - Golf Brent Wilsmore - Hockey Bradley Wilsmore - Hockey Gaye Kolsky - Hockey Jenny Swaison - Tennis Leanne Wilford - Athletics Lucas Molloy - Skiing Jeremy Smith - Surfing John Forrest - Cycling

Colours: Bradley Kane - Rugby Union Adam Westwood - Touch

AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES CHAMPIONSHIPS 1994 Championship Teams:

Men’s Beach Volleyball Women’s Tennis Mixed Beach Volleyball Men’s Touch Men’s Soccer Men’s Hockey Women’s Hockey Triathlon Surfriding

Part of the huge crowd at the Gold Medal games for men's and Women's Hockey, both of which Wollongong won!

2 AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES SPORTS FEDERATION INTERNATIONAL TOURING TEAM REPRESENTATIVES:

ATHLETES Golf Stephen Webb, Joshua Taylor (World Student Golf C’ships) Ski Lucas Molloy (World Student Winter Games) Surfriding Kate Skarratt, Jeremy Smith, Andrew Penkethman (AUSF, Tour of South Africa) Cross Country Leanne Wilford (World Student Cross Ctry C’ships)

MANAGERS Surfriding Jeff Parnell (AUSF, Tour of South Africa) Golf Paul Manning (AUSF, Topy Cup, Japan) Peter O'Brien (AUSF, FISU Golf, Spain)

Wollongong's International Golfers! Stephen Webb (left), Joshua Taylor (centre) and Manager Peter O'Brien (right) after representing Australia at the 1994 World Universities Golf Championships in Spain.

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GENERAL REPORT The year began with continuation of the disruption associated with major capital development which ran 3 months over time and some $150-200,000 over budget. The year finished with the Australian Universities Games, an event which over one week involved a budget of $750,000 and the co-ordination of over 400 officials and saw 5,000 student athletes spend over $5m in the Illawarra. Many recreational programs were curtailed or cancelled while others ran at a loss for the first time due to space difficulties in Autumn session and RSA staff redirected to the Games. The pool itself continued a downward trend and ran at a more substantial deficit due mainly to the building works. Commercial ventures of the RSA had good results in 1994, with the drink vending through Pepsi and then Games sponsor Schweppes doing very well, the Sports Medicine Clinic picking up well, and G & A Sports continued to service members efficiently and reliably. Also, Cafe at the Pool started up in late August.

• Highlights of the year were:

• Even though faced with substantial problems with building work, the RSA posts a surplus with excellent results in ancillary areas. • The third Sports Scholarship given to Leanne Wilford, Australian jnr 800m champion. • The pool finally has the top quality changerooms it deserves. • The Aquatic Centre, while still running at a loss, outperforms all other facilities of it’s type in Australia. • Winning the Champion University Title, as well as the Doug Ellis Trophy at the Games. • The RSA purchases it’s fifth 4WD vehicle, and makes a healthy book profit of over $8,000 on the changeover!

Paul Manning EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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MEMBERSHIP In 1994 there were 11,760 student members (11,060 in 1993). This figure is not an increase over 1993 but instead a change in how the figures are compiled, with PAGE students being considered for the first time. PAGE students do not pay fees to the RSA. The total number of staff members in 1994 was 1315 (1265 in 1993). The total number of life members at the end of 1994 was 3,266. The annual subscription for 1994 was $76.00 an increase of $2.00 over the level that had applied in 1993, while the joining fee for 1994 remained at $25.00

ATTENDANCE AT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Name Attended Apologies Absent Possible

U. Ovaskainen 4 2 1 7 P. Webb 6 1 0 7 B. Keenahan 4 4 2 10 J. Pemberton 9 1 0 10 J. Crawford 7 3 0 10 A. Lynn 10 0 0 10 P. Mooney 9 1 0 10 P. Patterson 8 2 0 10 I. McKinlay 3 0 0 3 S. Oxenbridge 3 0 0 3 D. McMillan 7 0 0 7 P. Manning 10 0 0 10

The Recreation and Aquatic Centre before the Stage 5 works begin.

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the University in the Eastern Conference Games. SPORTS CLUBS The men’s team was unseeded but managed to win all their games to finish in the gold position. This success was achieved due to the players CLUB INDEX commitment to train hard and work together as a team. Badminton In the 1994 University Games, Wollongong men’s team finished in 7th position Basketball and the women’s team finished in tenth position. Cricket The men’s team suffered a setback when two of Cycling & Triathlon our very fine players got injured. This forced Hockey the team to play with minimum players. The team still made it to the quarter final but lost to Kendo Edith Cowan University. The women’s team had Outdoors shown fantastic team work and spirit even though Rugby League most of the players had never played in a Rugby Union tournament before. Thus, 1994 University Games has provided good exposure for the Sailing & Windsurfing women’s team. The Wollongong University Scuba Diving Badminton teams would also like to thank Iggi Ski Gan for coaching the men’s and women’s team. Soccer On a higher note, everyone seems to be satisfied (especially the women’s team) with their Squash once in a lifetime experience to be a part of the Surfriding 1994 University Games. Tae Kwon Do Looking ahead into 1995, the club has 2 Tennis aims: 1) To keep on maintaining the number of club Touch members and encourage socialising Underwater Hockey among members from a variety of cultures. Volleyball 2) To recruit more women players so that there Waterpolo will be University women’s team for next year and also a better balance of BADMINTON members in the club. 1994 has been an eventful year for the Finally, my sincere thanks to all the players club. Club membership numbers have been and committee members within the club for maintained. This has been a result of the club’s making the club a successful one. I would also effort of putting notices around the campus and like to thank the RSA for the use of their facilities help from members spreading the news about the club existence. and hope to foster a better relation in the future. During the Easter semester break, a team of 8 members were sent to Canberra to represent David Chong Secretary Annual Report

BASKETBALL premiers after University seemed to have the title The Basketball club consisted of one 13- ‘in the bag’. Both fourth grade teams, the ‘blues’ grade female team and a couple of social players. and the ‘reds’ participated in the semi-final The female team won the local B-grade series, with the ‘blues’ winning the fourth grade competition held at Beaton Park Basketball premiership. Congratulations to Captain stadium by approximately 50 points and they are Mettam and his fellow blueys on their victory. looking forward to competing in the higher grade The 1993/94 season will also be next year. Apart from this successful outcome remembered as a difficult one for the club the Club, there are many basketball players on administrators. The district introduction of club campus but they are not interested in representing criteria qualifications placed added pressures the University of Wollongong in the local and responsibility onto already overworked competition. This is becoming a difficult shoulders. To earn the right to take our place in situation for the club as there is little interest in the competition, the U.W.C.C. was asked to signing up new members, keeping the current become heavily involved with the Illawarra members and forming a committee. Should this Junior Association. Our involvement included approach continue next year, the club will be hosting and co-ordinating grade games, the lucky to exist. If the club is unable to recruit Wattyl Cup day, the semi final and final in the new members to play in state carnivals which U/16 age group, doing our part in junior fund are held over occasional weekends. It would be raising ventures and running our annual school­ disappointing to see the Basketball Club boy cricket competition. I must take this disintegrate when the campus can boast that it opportunity to thank Mark Thomas and his band has many top level basketball players. Hopefully, of helpers for their efforts in this area. 1995 will see the club become more prosperous! Renovations to the sports lounge for the concluding third of the season also upset the Nicole Barlow smooth running of the club’s off-field activities. Acting President Many after match functions were regrettably disrupted or postponed due to this facility being CRICKET unavailable. With such improvements to the On the playing field the 1993/94 season will sports lounge being completed in the off-season, be remembered as the one the ‘flagship ran we look forward to renewed off-field aground” with first grade missing out on the entertainment in the coming season. semi-finals for the first time in six seasons. On a brighter note, the club’s finances were This was not the case with the other grades. further improved again this season and leaves Second grade enjoyed a successful season, only the U.W.C.C. in a very healthy position spoilt by Balgownie who were victors against financially. them in the semi-final and the one-day final. The To the club executive, selectors and those thirsty thirds overcame a slow start to the season holding positions within the club administration, to earn a final position after a crushing semi­ my sincere thanks for all your efforts. final win over arch-rival Western Suburbs. The 1994/95 season brings with it the theme Unfortunately, this imposing form was not ‘times they are a changing’. Different directions carried into the final with Corrimal emerging as being taken with district and sports association

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administrators will directly affect the way we are in competition and general activities with able to play and enjoy our cricket. As the increased numbers and variety of activities for U.W.C.C. enters a new era, it is of paramount its members. importance our members adopt a more active role. Chris Jallard I look forward to working with you all in President overcoming the challenge of the new season. HOCKEY Barry Reid This year the club fielded seven hockey President teams made up of five men’s teams and two women’s teams. All teams performed creditably CYCLING & TRIATHLON with most finishing just out of the final series. The club was running well in the first half A marked improvement was evidenced in the of the year with regular training rides organised standard of play by all the club’s teams and this and mountain biking on the weekend. The can be attributed to the hard work and dedication inclusion of MTB into the club boosted numbers of Brad Wilsmore and Melanie Dempster in and participation for the club. A regular group developing training programs and building the met on weekends with 10-15 rides of all abilities enthusiasm of all club members from top to which started to fade towards the end of the year. bottom. The club competed exceptionally well in During 1994 the Hockey club was able to both cycling and triathlon events throughout the further develop its profile within the Illawarra year. Hockey Association through the marked Cycling: University Games Team in both improvement in the standard of play in each of mens & womens completed the games with the teams fielded, the fulfilling of duties required several medals in the Criterium, Individual Time to assist the competition’s running and providing Trial, Teams Time Trial and Road Races as well members on the association’s management board as 2 members from our club, John Forrest and and committees. Simone Jacobs, taking out the Individual male The increased presence of University Club & female champions respectively. members at the association’s committees has Triathlon: As the triathlon season is run allowed for a better understanding of the club mainly over the major university break not many throughout the association and has enabled the events were contested this year. Glen Hayward club to consolidate a major role in the competed well in the University Games Triathlon development of Hockey within the Illawarra. By last year and a tem of 12 members won the ensuring that the club has a voice at the Australian University Championships in association s management meetings the special Canberra in December. need and concerns of University students have As well as the Triathlon, AUC 2 triathletes been taken into consideration when the Erin Philip and Chris Jallard have been chosen associations management plans were laid down. to represent Australia at the Triathlon World For this I would like to thank those members of Championships in New Zealand in late the Hockey club who have volunteered greatly November. of their own time to represent the club and the Overall the club had a very successful year University at these meetings.

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One major disappointment during the year was be excellent ambassadors for Australia and the loss of one of our major sponsors through a Wollongong Kendo. change in ownership. However, through the Because of the increase in membership the efforts of the club’s treasurer Danny Shipp and Kendo club has been able to increase it’s training concerted fund raising through the club canteen times from once to three times a week. One of and novelty nights the balance of the club’s these trainings is held in Picton, we hope that budget was in the black. next year that our presence in Picton will lead to The club’s executive is presently the formation of a Picton/Campbelltown based negotiating with a number of companies for club. sponsorship in the 1995 season and the prospects A large number of students received new look very promising. I would also like to take grading this year these are: this opportunity to thank the R.S.A. for its David Bunder 3rd Kyu support and sponsorship during the past Greg Kilby 4th Kyu season. Robert Brown 5th Kyu Aden Steinke 6th Kyu Overall the past hockey season has been Steve Crane 6th Kyu one of consolidation and development, with Chi Wai Lee received his Iado 1st Dan. promising indications of a bright future for the Competition was also quite successful, club. However, the club will be taking steps to notable achievements were: ensure that its playing strength continues to grow David Bunder 4th (kyu grade) at the and that any University student wishing a game unofficial uni games in Adelaide. of Hockey can fit in a team that meets their needs. * Chi Wai Lee 4th (dan grade) at the unofficial uni games in Adelaide. Cameron Matheson * Chi Wai Lee being chosen for the Australian President Universities Team. David Bunder 4th (kyu grade) at the KENDO Canberra Cup. 1994 has been a very successful year for Wollongong hosting the first Kendo Steel the Wollongong Kendo Club. Membership, Cities Challenge, (an annual event organised by training schedules and finance have all improved Tourism Illawarra and Newcastle between many greatly. Part of the clubs increase (from ten to clubs and associations). The result ended up a fourteen regulars) has been due to the ‘discovery’ draw. of the club by the Universities international There are many things planned for next students. Some of these students are here for year, only six months and while this does not do much 1) Competition: National C'Ships State for the club’s long-term membership they are Championships Canberra Cup Newcastle greatly appreciated. This year we have had two Cup University Games (hosted by international students who have finished their Wollongong) Steel Cities Challenge (this studies and returned home. Pruvadon Jirotkul time in Newcastle) (Thailand) and Deog Hym Kim (Korea), both intend to continue their kendo training in their 2) Training Seminars: A possible 4-day Asia Pacific Seminar in Sydney. A possible own countries and I believe that these two will seminar hosted by Wollongong

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3) Fund Raising: To bring Japanese Sensai to meetings, and limiting meetings to once a Wollongong for what we hope will be the fortnight rather than weekly. Reaching the level first official Kendo Uni Games. of organisation and formality suitable to 4) Membership: Increasing the clubs everybody in the club can still be difficult. membership through demonstrations and Unfortunately, the majority of the advertising at the University. Doing the administration and organisation fell upon four same for the possible Picton/Campbelltown or five individuals, with two members of the six Kendo Club. executive positions not playing any role in the 5) Club Visits:Continue our regular training Club after a few weeks. I feel that it is not with the A.N.U. Kendo Club. Start regular possible for the Club to prosper under these visits to support the new Kensington Kendo circumstances. However, the work of the active Club. dedicated persons has been great, and working This year was mainly a year of with them has been a pleasure. Publicity at consolidating, I am certain the next year the market days, advertising of trips on notice boards Kendo Club can only improve it’s position. and a write-up in the Tertangala were all carried out to promote the club and its activities. David Bunder The largest achievement by the Club has Acting President been its role in constructing the climbing wall at the Sport and Recreation Centre. The Club is OUTDOORS most grateful to the RSA and Faculty of The year has been a reasonable one for the Education for their support in making this facility Outdoors Club, but participation by the available to the growing community of climbers University Community has not been as high as at the University. We hope to complete the wall would be possible considering the size of the early in January. The input of expertise and time student and staff body. There have been a and the commitment to the project by the number of successful trips and activities held by climbers of the Club were critical in seeing the the Club including walks, climbs, canyoning trips facility come into being. and ski touring of varying lengths and intensities. The climbing wall will hopefully increase A third place by three members of the club in the profile of the club, and hence participation. the teams section of the Paddy Pallin Cross The lack of time and/or commitment by staff and Country ski event was most pleasing. There have students appears to be the major reason for the been a small number of new members joining limited membership of the Club, and the formula the Club, with some of the members from for success appears difficult to obtain. Thanks previous years, who are still at the University, again to the RSA for funding and support through not taking an active part. The total active the year especially with respect to the climbing membership is approximately equal this year to facility. We look forward to some lockable that of 1993. facility for the storage of Club gear in 1995 as As president, I attempted to run the Club this would make hiring and keeping check of in the way which was most suitable to the gear more efficient. majority of active members. This involved minimisation of formal business at general Paul Mooney President.

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RUGBY LEAGUE staff, sponsors Manchester Unity Health Fund, The 1994 season has been one to remember Kel Campbell Ampol Distributor, Sportco, for all associated with the “BOOKS”. Burling Signs, and Warilla Chem-Mart. I also Performances on the field have been outstanding wish to extend our thanks to Paul Manning and and celebrations for our 10th Anniversary season the staff or the RSA for all of the co-operation re-united many of our former and current players. and assistance provided during a long and Our club was represented by the 3rd grade side demanding season. who showed great commitment to qualify for the We look forward to an even better year in semi-finals and then to defending premiers 1995. Western Suburbs 14-12 but lost no fans in a typically courageous effort. Julian Hall Credit must go to all players and coaches Acting President of all grades who performed well, sometimes with massive injury tolls, to keep the club RUGBY UNION competing for semi-final berths. Our aim at the 1. Demographic Data commencement of the season was to have all The club has 90 members but is funded as three grades into the top four, only the Reserve 70 by the Recreation and Sports Association. It grade failed in this bid in extra time of a play­ has encouraged the formation of a Women’s team off for fourth position. The first grade team which now has 25 members by supplying provided seven Illawarra district representatives, coaches, equipment, jerseys etc. and district captain Gary Walsh went on to There are 4 grades: 1 st, 2nd, 3rd and Under represent NSW Country Firsts. The performance 19’s and a women’s team which utilises all the of the first grade team in a very strong benefits of the club: equipment, facilities, competition was outstanding, going down to the coaches etc. The club has sent a proposal to the powerful Western Suburbs in the final. Captain/ Recreation and Sports Association offering full Coach Steve Larder was leading tryscorer (21 membership rights including scholarships. tries) and leading pointscorer (218 points) in the The competition is the strongest together competition. Gary Edwards was voted the best with Newcastle outside of Sydney in N.S.W. It forward in the league, and the 1st grade team is an Illawarra competition and includes 10 clubs were equal leading tryscorers with Western extending from Camden to Nowra. It contains Suburbs (90 tries). 5 clubs from the Wollongong area and also The club also hosted our 2nd annual includes Bowral, Camden, Campbelltown, Illawarra Rugby League Sevens competition at Kiama and Nowra. There are 4 grades Berkeley Sportsground in February, with 20 sides participating in each of the 10 clubs from as far away as Nowra and Blacktown approximately 800 players. involved. University were runners-up for the The club also supports the Australian second successive year going down to Western University Games by having Men and Womens Suburbs in the final. Media coverage of this teams at both the Eastern Conference Games in event and many of our competition games Armidale and the Australian Universities Games throughout the year reflected very favourably on at Wollongong. the club and the University. Special thanks must go to our strapping

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and District Under 19’s and the N.S.W. Primary 2. Performance Schools and South Coast schools. This year saw our Under 19 team play in Representative officials include Dr Arthur the Grand Final, the first time they have done Bosanquet, the N.S.W. Country and Illawarra so. They won 15 out of the 20 regular season Medical Doctor, as well as Honorary Doctor for games, then defeated Shamrocks 6-3, Kiama 8- the Recreation and Sports Association and Dr 6 before loosing to Campbelltown 20-13 in the Paul Webb the Senior Vice-President of the Grand Final. The 2nd Grade team didn’t rise to I.D.R.U. and President of the Recreation and the heights of the previous season when they Sports Association. were premiers but still managed to make the Semi-Finals. The 1st and 3rd grade teams 3. Financial finished 8th out of 10 teams. Total assets of the club is $33,000. This is Both the Mens and the Womens teams a magnificent achievement, when you consider hadimpressive performances in the Australian that 6 years ago the club had virtually nothing University Games. In the Eastern Conference and existed from year to year. A Strategic Games the Womens team finished in 1st place Development Plan and sheer hard work has been out of 4 teams scoring over 200 points for and 0 the key. against while the Men won 1 and lost 2 to qualify 1994 looks like having an operating profit in 6th place. In the Australian Universities of $6,000. The Income and Expenditure Games the Men finished in 5th place loosing only Statement has not yet been completed as it is 1 game to eventual finalist Sydney University. only October. Canio Fierravanti, our treasurer They defeated Newcastle, Southern Cross and has done an outstanding job. A.C.P.E. for their best ever finish. The women’s It is not just collection of money for team finished in 2nd position defeating Sydney money’s sake but with the expressed purpose of 7-0, A.N.U 10-0 before narrowly loosing the the Development Plan in mind: Scholarships and Final 7-5 to Northern Conference. Changerooms and a Clubhouse. The Club has Representative Players include: been the driving force behind this facility and Brad Kane and Fatelima Nati made the has secured $135,000 from the University Australian Universities Green and Gold team, Foundation for it. an outstanding achievement. 6 Ladies made the AUG team. Brad Kane was also Ulawarra Under 4. Sponsorship 21 player of the year, the second year in a row Increased sponsorship was obtained from the club has won this prestigious award. the North Wollongong Hotel. This increased Brad Kane represented N.S.W. Country and from $5,000 to $5,800 per year of which up to Southern Province Under 21. Monica Pirlo made $2,500 is earmarked for Sport Scholarships, the the N.S.W. Women’s team. first club to do so. 5 players have made Illawarra Ryan’s Drycleaners also cleaned 2 sets of representative teams. They are: Brad Kane, jumpers every weekend free, worth Fatelima Nati, Wayne Cotton, Vaha Latvila and approximately $1,000. Nick Arends. Representative coaches include: Glenn 5. Service to Members McGuinness who coached the Southern Province The club was the first to introduce

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------__ — n — Annual Report scholarships and this year they were awarded to The club has been the driving force behind Brad Kane and Peter Nikolovski to meet the development of changerooms on the bottom University expenses. They were awarded $500 ground. They were responsible for having the each on producing receipts. motion passed at the 1993 AGM to have $75,000 Many social functions were held including put aside for this. Dr Paul Webb, The President, Bi-monthly Beer and Pie nights, after match and Canio Fierravanti, the Treasurer, have met functions at each home game (10), the Annual with Professor Ken McKinnon, Paul Manning Presentation Night of which 110 members and Kevin Turnbull in this regard. They also attended. secured $135,000 from the University The club also has all its coaches qualified Foundation. through Australian Coaching Council courses. In conclusion, the club has excellent administration, coaching and playing strength as 6. Contribution to the Outside Community well as a Strategic Plan, all the ingredients of The club contributed through its officials success. This success has been reflected in all being on other committees. Dr Arthur Bosanquet areas of the club in 1994. My thanks are is the N.S.W. Country Rugby Union doctor and extended to all members who have contributed the Australian Touch Association Doctor. Dr to the success. Paul Webb is the Australian Touch Association Technical Director and Illawarra Rugby Union Paul Webb Senior Vice President. Canio Fierravanti chaired President the Port Kembla Soccer Clubs Strategic Planning workshop. SAILING & WINDSURFING Sailing has another exciting year with our 7. University Sport Sharpie achieving a respectable 4th in the NSW The club participated in the Eastern State Titles, 5th at mini-IV hosted by ANU at Conference Games and finished 6th in the Men’s Canberra and a 3rd placing at the Bateman’s Bay and 1st in the Women’s which qualified them regatta. The acquisition of the Tasar (Custard for the Australian University Games. The Men ‘n’ Cream) has brought some life back into the won 3 out of their 4 games and finished 5 th while two man craft achievements for our club. At the the Women came 2nd. The club also ran all the state titles Jeff Myers and Andrew Milne security for the games. achieved 3rd on handicap, sailing an unfamiliar boat on Lake Macquarie. Next was teams racing 8. Media Coverage on Lake Burley Griffin, hosted by ADFA. Our Because of its success the club had team of Jeff Myers, Andrew Milne and Steve extensive media coverage this year particularly McEwan achieved 2nd overall. Mini-IV again in the Illawarra Mercury. Besides often being on Berley Griffin saw Wollongong win the series included in the weekly match coverage it has also from strong competition. In October we travelled had feature articles on scholarship holders etc. to HMAS Creswell at Jervis Bay for the annual A sample of some of the coverage has been HMAS regatta. Here we achieved 2nd on included with this report. handicap from a very experienced fleet. Our Laser representative Steve McEwan has raced a 9. Facilities credible series for 1994. He was Wollongong’s

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representative for AUC Sailing at Queensland The club’s form looks good for Wollongong in January. Plagued by a virus, he still returned to win the up coming AUC sailing as a team next a credible 6th. Then at mini-IV on Burley Griffin January. We have never been able to achieve showed Wollongong’s true form with a 2nd, 1st, this before, only competing individually as we 2nd to take out 2nd overall. Steve entered the did not have the boats for each class. Our Coast Championships at Belmont on Lake purchase of the Tasar earlier this year and the Macquarie to attain 46, 6, 17, 39 in a fleet of 53 intended purchase of a Laser later this year,•ready starters. The final result was 22nd from very for the AUC, will give us the opportunity to close competition. achieve this goal. Our sport is an expensive one to maintain Learn to Sail was a success as usual in and is expensive for the participants with amount March with 10 people introduced to the art and of travelling and need for a towing vehicle for successfully mastering the basic skills. each boat to each venue, Australia wide. We Boardsailing started with only one extend our thanks to our Recreation & Sports representative able to afford the trip to Tasmania Association for making available a sport to for AUC Boardsailing. Learn to sailboard ride University students at an affordable rate, in which only had 3 people willing to brave the cold they could not possibly compete otherwise. weather conditions and master (well successfully negotiate) the art. Highlights in the boardsailing Peter Liddle were the achievements of Michael Nelson (Board President Captain); * 2nd Overall Australian Sailboarding SCUBA DIVING Champion, from a fleet of 60. 1994 Continued to be a good year for the * 1st Overall NSW Summer series dive club. This year we have 69 members and a Champion. larger number of active members than last year. * 2nd Pearl of Phucket International, The Executive Committee have been very keen Thailand (Represented as a member of the to organise dives and ensure financial matters Australian team) are taken care of. With a total income of $5853, Michael was part of the NSW team to defeat not including general or essential funding, it is Queensland in an interstate challenge and was evident that the committee and members have the recipient a Wollongong University Blues for been very active this year. 1993. Many activities have occurred this year. The standard of our club is extremely high Our trip to Montague Island and our two trips to with Michael leading the way for our boardriders Jervis Bay were a huge success. The second trip as an Australian team representative and 2nd to Jervis Bay had a record number of members place getter in the international challenge and attend. Local dives have been organised for most with Jeff Myers currently campaigning with weekends with many new members attending. NSW team for the 420 class Australian One of our greatest hurdles for the club has Championships to be held in Perth in December- been getting members active. Many members January of this Christmas break. Jeff’s progress have intentions of coming diving but never do. looks good. Maybe our World Champion and We have tried to overcome this by sending Blues nomination for new year. regular newsletters and posting notices around

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the University. Early in October we held a BBQ result ever for the club. Unfortunately this was on the duck pond lawn. The BBQ enticed many achieved with probably the lowest participation non active member to dive more. This was numbers ever. evident by the enthusiasm for the following trip On the non-competitive side, social to Jervis Bay. New members were also signed waterskiing and training has seen a decrease in up on the day. participation over the last 12 months. This seems Amongst our members we have qualified to be attributed to the relatively high cost of the instructors, divemasters and people with various sports we participate in. other qualifications. It is considered by the club Our annual trip to New Zealand in July, that people with such qualifications are a great which co-incided with some Sydney Uni Ski asset and must be encourage to become more Club’s Ski Week, saw us taking a number of active in the club. members. Replacing parts on the boats has amounted This year has seen the club take on it biggest to $260.00 which included the replacement of challenge ever. We are working on the mammoth the propeller. The most expensive loss has been task of organising the 1995 Australian the loss of one of our recently purchased Universities Water Skiing Championships to be regulators. It is suspected that the regulator was held in Nowra next February. left on the dive charter boat after our trip to Next year promises to be a bigger year with Montague Island. Subsequent telephone calls the Australian University Waterskiing to the operators have failed to rectify the Championships and the changeover of our Ski situation. Boat. The club executive will be focusing on Overall the club has been progressing well. increased member participation. The executive committee are keen to attend I would like to take this opportunity to thank meetings and offer suggestions as to the better Stacey and Teresa as Clubs Officers for all their running of the club. Considering the expenses help during the year, the clubs hard working and the difficulty in organising dive equipment executive and all of the RSA staff for their maintenance, the club has done well to remain assistance. on top. It is hoped that the stability and the enthusiasm will carry on into the future. Craig Towers Acting President Michael Jarman President SOCCER The 1994 I.S.A. season yet again proved SKI difficult for both First Grade and Under 19’s. The last year has been a different year for The exception was Reserve Grade. Under the the Ski Club. The club elected a new executive capable coaching of Daniel McGoldrick, they at the beginning of the year with a number of just missed out on a semi-final place on goal new faces which was pleasing to see. And they average. With work commitments not allowing have been working hard to encourage members First Grade Coach Brian Midgley adequate time to come both water and snow skiing. to concentrate on those duties, Daniel has Competition results this year at both Water and accepted the position of First Grade Coach in Snow Skiing Championships have been the best 1995.

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In an effort to overcome the problem of for the University Squash Club, with Uni teams losing players of ability to other clubs as a result figuring in many of the finals throughout the year. of financial inducements, we have decided to An influx of new faces has meant more teams offer two $300 bursaries during 1995 season. and some unexpected results. In the Autumn Whilst this will not eliminate the problem, it may, competition seven out of thirteen teams*figured along with a positive social environment, help in the finals, with four teams successful in their in some way. With this in mind, I feel that the respective Grand Finals. Division 3, 9 and 11 in appointment of Grant Jacobs as Social Organiser the men’s competition and Div 3 representing for 1995 will continue to develop the positive the women, all came away with wins. With just social aspect of our club which should be the Grand finals to be played in this year’s Spring enhanced by the use of facilities offered by our competition, this success looks set to continue. major sponsor, The Illawarra Hotel. In the Spring Competition, the University One aspect of which our club can be proud fielded a Div 1 men’s team after a few years is discipline in the field. This year we have been absence and although they lost out in the awarded a cheque for $500 for having best record preliminary final, they proved to be competitive in First Division. Our club was the only one not and should do better next year. In Div 3, two to receive a red card. Considering the I.S.A. University teams were in the finals with consists of over 80 teams, this is an outstanding University 3 unlucky losers in the preliminary achievement. last week. Other Uni teams in the Spring Grand Congratulation to the University Women finals are Div.6, 7 and 9 in the men’s and Div 3 who fielded two teams this season. Having in the women’s. All finished on the top of their reached the Grand Final, the game was marred respective tables at the end of the home and away by one of our players breaking a leg. The team games and would have to be favoured to win went down 3 goals to 1. their respective flags. The University of Wollongong was host of Two main social events were also held the Australian University Games. Our club, with during the year. In March, the round robin was the help of volunteers, who all did a held with the aim of encouraging new players. commendable job, overcome a heavy schedule In October, the Club Championships were held of games to ensure a smooth conclusion. Both and were followed by pizza supper and the Men’s and Women’s teams reached the Grand presentation in the new Sports Lounge. The Final with men winning after extra time and a men’s open champion was again won by Tim penalty shoot-out. The Women’s team lost but Hicks who defeated Troy Smith in an picked up the silver medal. entertaining game. In a game that displayed all In conclusion, I would like to thank the the skills, Sonya Colburn became the Women’s Committee and all others I have had the pleasure champion, defeating Cheryl Young. of working with in the past year. The weekend club practice was also a popular activity, providing training and the Peter Bannister honing of skills, as well as an enjoyable social President interaction.

SQUASH Terry Keeley This year was a particularly successful one President

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around 30 members of which about 20 have been SURFRIDING active. It is hoped that interest will increase with It gives me great pleasure to hand down our success at the IV and the inclusion of my first report as President considering the sponsored surfers into our team. outstanding achievements the club has achieved The main goals of the Surfriders Club for in 1994 and late ’93. 1995 are: Intervarsity 1993 The surfriders intervarsity for ’93 was held 1) increase active membership to a steady 30 in Tasmania in December as part of the Wild ‘n 2) increase the profile of the club at Uni and Woolly Games. Due to financial constraints we the community were only able to send a small team which gave 3) maintain ties with the learn to surf classes us no real chance of winning the teams title. 4) retain the Eastern Conference Shield Those competing did however surf beyond 5) whitewash all opposition a the ’95 IV. expectations and we finished 3rd mainly due to Jeremy Smith winning the men’s division and We are looking at putting on more movies Kate Skarrett winning the women’s. in the Tavern to help with fund raising and would Notable Achievements in 1994: like to thank Don Beale for all his help through South Africa the year. In June and July the AUSF sanctioned a surfriding tour to compete against various club Jeff Parnell sides, university teams combined university sides President (Protea Team) and the National Development. Wollongong was well represented on this team TAE KWON DO with Jeremy Smith, Andrew Penkethman, Jeff This year has proven to be another Parnell and Kate Skarrett making up the 10 successful year for the Tae Kwon Do Club. Not person team. As individuals we also competed only did we see the return of many members from on the world professional qualifying circuit that last year, but there were an increasing number was in South Africa at that time. A full report of new members of all ages, who have joined will be sent to you by AUS however it is worth our academy. noting that all competitors competed with The transition for my new committee to run distinction always managing to place highly and the club required time to adjust but as time went beat more highly rated competitors. Special on we adapted quickly to the new situation. The mention goes to Jeremy who made it to the 5th hardest task was to run the club as well as round of the Billabong Jeffrey’s Bay contest and organising a team and partake in the organisation to Kate who went to Indonesia on the way home of the Games for Tae Kwon Do. and came 3rd in a major women’s comp. With the ever increasing numbers for Intervarsity 1994 training, the Aerobics centre, proved to be to This years IV was also a resounding success cramped. Although moving to the Aerobics area with Wollongong winning the teams allowed us to train without any distractions. championship for the first time. This year marks the third year where we The club has remained small this year with have had the opportunity to train under two Black

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Belt instructors - Master Steve Tran and David difficulties new equipment like shin and forearm Martin. This has proved to be very successful, guards. We were fortunate this year, that some offering a great variety of training. During the of the equipment was made centralised. year, our master Steve Tran went to America to Hopefully, our master will be obtaining better fight for the World Karate title fight. He quality gear from Korea before next year’s successfully won his fight becoming the new tournament as well as much needed equipment welter weight world Karate champion. Although for our training sessions. Steve has a very busy schedule, we were For the Wollongong team, the results this fortunate enough to have Steve come from year were outstanding and proves that with hard Sydney 2-3 times a week to train us. As we are work and dedication to training, we can achieve uni students, Steve charges us a fee of $20 a quite a lot. We came third this year, only beaten month each. A fee that is without doubt the by 1 point by Sydney Uni. A number of our lowest price for any martial arts training session. club members who were not competing, helped With someone of Steve’s status and expertise, out in the organisation of the tournament. Their we should be giving him double that amount. work was all voluntary and received only a Our team had the opportunity to attend the complimentary shirt for their hard work. first Eastern Conference TKD tournament held However their help was much appreciated and in Sydney. This gave some of our competitors made the Games proceed very smoothly. I must practise for the games. Our team annihilated give a special thanks to all the people who helped their opponents in the yellow belt division. me in taping the tournament and organising Overall, we came 2nd with 8 points. Our team’s various other things. I must also give a special performance was very impressive especially mention to David Rosette and Christine for their Jayson Layfield’s matches. They look to be very dedication to the organisation of the Tae Kwon promising for the Australian Games ahead. Do tournament. All those hours we put in, even This year, Tae Kwon Do was fortunate to after the day was over in transferring tapes and be part of the University Games hosted at organising the following days, can be put down Wollongong. This year attracted record numbers as an unforgettable experience. I must admit, of 190 competitors to the sport. Despite a few looking after the team as team manager, of the more experienced members not being able organising my helpers, TKD functions and other to compete, we fielded a team of 17 competitors. tasks as well as concentrating on my fight was For most of these competitors it would be a new quite a headache and I was sure glad when Friday experience. The standard of competition was came along. It was an experience I’ll never varied. Out of all our competitors, 8 made it to forget. Once again, it was disappointing to find the finals. This was quite an achievement that there was no one to sponsor our team, so already. These people were: Niny Borges, sadly we were not able to obtain a team and club Wayne Baillie, Liam Phelan, Debra Hamilton, tracksuit. Although we managed to support the Tueyetdao Le, Riza Fahlevi, Melanie Forey and team with some of their fighting gear. myself. With great determination and The year will be capped of with our usual outstanding performances, we managed to win end-of-year function and another grading in the 4 of the finals. weeks to come. It will definitely be a well The equipment we had from last year was deserved dinner. in poor condition, and I had to obtain with minor Lisa Oh 18 [ • ...... —-—----—-...... -..-...——■—-—I------Annual Report

President would be good to have a sink and running water TENNIS close by. There was some drama regarding the Well another 12 months have passed and concrete courts as they seemed to have too many we are now into the second competition for this lines on them and there was a ruling by the year. The University Tennis Club plays in the district that some of the lines be removed. This Wollongong District Tennis Association was done and the courts were brought back to Saturday afternoon and Wednesday Night an acceptable standard. competitions and fields teams in a range of During the year the RSA contemplated divisions. Currently we have a total of six (6) implementing a User Pays philosophy for the Saturday teams (Uni 1 - Uni 6) 3 (Uni 1-3) of usage of the tennis courts and other sporting which are in Division 2, others in Divisions 7, 6 facilities. University put in a proposal as what and 9 respectively. We also now have five (5) we thought would be a reasonable way to go on night teams in Divisions 1, 2, 3, 3, and 7, this is this issue. This needs to be applied uniformly also an increase of two teams from the last comp. across all clubs and we are still waiting for the This was the second season on the new courts at outcome of the investigations. There was a few the University. social days held during the year. The Charity Over the past 12 months we have been day at Aces and our club day with Wiseman’s through 2 competitions and there was various Park, University playing host for this one. successes in some of the divisions. In Division Attendance at these days was not great but there 3 we had 2 teams make it to the Semi Finals and was sufficient members and a great time was had Uni 2 made it to the Final and ended up runner by those who attended. Looking forward to more up. We also had one team from the Division 7 social days in the following year. make it to the finals. Finally I would like to express my thanks We are nearing the end of the current to all the other committee members for all their competition and we have some teams near the efforts throughout the year and it was a pleasure top of the ladder at the moment. We wish them working with them. all the best in getting to the finals. As I stated above this was the second season Klime Zengoski on the new courts. The facilities being offered President to the Tennis club at the new courts by the Recreation and Sports Association are getting TOUCH better but there is still some additional The Touch club has had another very requirements which need to be met. Immediate successful year, particularly at Eastern requirement is the provision of storage space Conference Games and Australian University (lockers) for the afternoon tea equipment and Games. At ECG the men won and the women’s other miscellaneous equipment. This was side finished fourth, both qualifying for AUG. expected to be ready when the renovations were Both teams had outstanding performances at finished but there has been no indication of AUG with the men defeating UTS 2-1 for the this availability to date. The facilities for Gold medal and the women defeating Newcastle our visitors, we now have a complement of table, 3-0 for the Bronze medal. In the two years of chairs and power available in the shelter but it Touch being included at the Australian

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University Games we have won two Gold and Waters coached newcomers, and quite a strong two Bronze medals which shows our dominance body of beginners was developed in this fashion. of the sport at the National Universities level. Unfortunately, as the weather became cooler the The following people are to be number of people attending these evenings began congratulated on making the Green and Gold to decline and it was deemed by pool Teams: Paul Nigro, Adam Hart, Adam management uneconomic to continue opening Westwood, Adam Sargent-Wilson, Jodi Vallak, the pool for our use. However, now the warm Nichole Cooper, Jenni Good (shadow) and Linda weather is upon us the pool has opened for us Waldron (shadow). again on Monday evenings and we have picked Thanks to Penny Hensford for all the up where we left off, with a growing base of new organisational work in running the Touch recruits. component of the Games. Throughout the year the major hockey Our participation in Wollongong Touch activity has taken place on Tuesday nights, with Association’s competitions has become a two or three teams, including players from problem this year because of the change of dates Canberra and Sydney playing good hard games. for their competition. We had one women’s team These nights provide some of the fastest and most playing which made the semi-finals. Hopefully skilful hockey in NSW for a number of reasons. next year we will get organised early and be able Firstly, the high average calibre of players to enter many teams in the local competition. attending these games, and secondly, the good My thanks also to Penny Hensford for all bottom and depth of the uni pool. The nature of the work she has put in this year. the facility lends itself to skilful hockey, which is much of the reason that Wollongong has Paul Webb produced so many good players. Vice President In addition to Tuesday nights, the Wollongong team also travelled every UNDERWATER HOCKEY Wednesday to the University of NSW to compete in the Sydney competition. Two separate comps 1994 began for several members of of around 12 weeks each were held during 1994 Wollongong Underwater Hockey with a trip to with Wollongong performing well in both. Melbourne to compete for NSW in the National Despite having the furthest to travel we showed Underwater Hockey Championships. Geoff commitment and consistency to field a strong Baker, Graeme White, Jim Andre and Stuart team every week, allowing us to come second Waters represented the state at this competition, in the first competition, and to win the next by a and there is no doubt that Andy and Jane Davis large margin, losing only three games during the would also have been involved had they not had comp. With the strong beginners and juniors other travel commitments. This strong local being produced in Wollongong, we should be contingent ensured that our tradition of able to maintain this level of competitiveness for producing players of a top level continued in years to come. 1994. Tuesday and Wednesday night hockey Upon returning to Wollongong in January, provided the majority of games throughout 1994, the club continued its commitment to new but, as usual, the club was involved in many players by holding introductory training nights special events. The first of these was the hosting every week. Geoff Baker, Jim Andrew and Stuart of the annual Wollongong Underwater Hockey

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On the down side in 1994 was the difficulty who seem to relish the experience, coaching and the Wollongong Club had in attracting beginners, friendly atmosphere that the find when they join especially as the winter approached. the club. Cooperation by pool management has been good, At the local level in which the University but we can’t play and develop the sport without teams have always proven strongs we fielded five pool time, and we need as much help from teams ranging from expert to novice. Again our management in this respect as possible. teams did the University name proud with strong Furthermore, we like to start the beginners in performances all season, culminating with wins the middle third of the pool where it’s not so in all grades in the finals. Congratulations to deep, but with the tiles in their current state this these players who participated week in and week is awkward. Loose tiles are easily broken by out. From what I have seen, the ability level of everyone in the pool, including hockey players, these players has drastically improved which is but we are most at risk from cuts on sharp tile the club’s main aim. Well Done!!! edges. With our new goals and the otherwise On the representative front, our teams have excellent pool facilities, we have a first-rate also succeeded. Throughout the year our hockey venue in Wollongong, except for the women’s team has made up the Illawarra lifting tiles in the middle section. If this problem representative team and have qualified for the were solved, we could coach beginners with less State League finals to be held in Sydney. The risk of injury. team has played very consistently all over the Finally, there was the problem of the wrong State during the year and deserve to do well. chequebook being presented to the club by the Our two Australian University Games Illawarra Credit Union. This mistake on their teams have also faired well at various stages behalf caused some confusion, but I believe this during the year. In April, both teams competed was quickly sorted out. I apologise on behalf of in Canberra at the Eastern Conference Games the club for any problems thus produced. with the girls bringing home the gold, and the Despite a few minor and inevitable guys not doing quite so well finishing in eighth setbacks, 1994 has been a very good year for place. Despite playing consistently, the men Wollongong Underwater Hockey. We have seemed to lack something that stopped them from developed into a force in State hockey, and winning, unlike the girls who went through the several members will go on to make an impact tournament undefeated. at National and International level. The local The Australian University Games then club contains many enthusiastic hockey addicts came to Wollongong where both teams went so who will ensure that 1995 is even better. close but were so far away from keeping the gold here. The men’s team played great volleyball Stuart Waters during the first two days of competition to finish President second in their pool but only after an exhilarating five setter with Edith Cowan. After displaying VOLLEYBALL their best volleyball, the boys seemed 1994 proved to be yet another successful demoralised and slipped up on the following days year for the volleyball club at all levels. Despite to finish in eighth place. The women’s team, numbers decreasing to 46, the club has been able like the men, played great volleyball but with to provide many more services to its’ members three of the top five teams in their pool

22 Financial Statements and Accounts BOX 12 GPO SYDNEY NSW 2001

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT

UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG RECREATION AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION % To Members of the New South Wales Parliament and Members of the University of Wollongong Recreation and Sports Association

Scope

I have audited the accounts of the University of Wollongong Recreation and Sports Association for the year ended 31 December 1994. The preparation and presentation of the financial statements consisting of the accompanying balance sheet, profit and loss account and statement of cash flows, together with the notes thereto, and the information contained therein is the responsibility of the Executive Committee Members. My responsibility is to express an opinion on these statements to Members of the New South Wales Parliament and Members of the Association based on my audit as required by Sections 34 and 41C(1) of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983.

My audit has been conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Act and Australian Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance as to whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. My procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial statements, and the evaluation of accounting policies and significant accounting estimates. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion as to whether, in all material respects, the financial statements are presented fairly in accordance with the requirements of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, and Australian accounting standards so as to present a view which is consistent with my understanding of the Association's financial position, the results of its operations and its cash flows.

The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.

Audit Opinion

In my opinion, the financial statements of the University of Wollongong Recreation and Sports Association comply with Section 41B of the Act and present fairly in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards the financial position of the Association as at 31 December 1994 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended.

"S. KALAGURGEVIC, FCPA DIRECTOR OF AUDIT (duly authorised by the Auditor-General of New South Wales under Section 41 C(1 A) o f the Act) SYDNEY 28 March 1995 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG RECREATION & SPORTS ASSOCIATION

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1994 1. In the opinion of the Executive Committee of the University of Wollongong Recreation and Sports Association:

(a) the financial statements set out on pages 3 to 14 are drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the results and cash flows for the financial year ended 31 December 1994 and the state of affairs at 31 December 1994 of the Association; and

(b) at the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Association will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

The financial statements of the Association have been made out in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards.

Dated at Wollongong this ^ H - day of ^ ^ K f. f-I 5 1995.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Executive Committee.

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PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1994

Note 1994 1993 $ $

Operating profit before abnormal item and income tax 30,153 78,562

Abnormal item 3(c) 20.000 ______—

Operating profit before income tax 10,153 78,562

Income tax attributable to operating profit 1(c) ______~ ~

Operating profit after income tax 10,153 78,562

Accumulated funds at the beginning of the financial year 923.030 844.468

Accumulated funds at the end of the financial year 933,183 923,030

The profit and loss statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to and forming part of the financial statements set out on pages 6 to 14.

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 1994

N ote 1994 1993 * $ $

Current Assets

Cash 5 9,716 10,168 Receivables 6 64,974 15,661 Other 7 10.132 31.791

Total Current Assets 84.822 57.620

Non-Current Assets

Property, plant and equipment 2.732.652 2.250.639

Total Non-Current Assets 2.732.652 2.250.639

Total Assets 2,817,474 2,308,259

Current Liabilities

Creditors and borrowings 10 92,083 116,611 Provisions 12 47,568 36,214 Other 13 160.226 4.755

Total Current Liabilities 299.877 157.580

Non-Current Liabilities

Creditors and borrowings 10 1,560,000 1,200,000 Provisions 12 24.414 27.649

Total Non-Current Liabilities 1.584.414 1.227.649

Total Liabilities 1,884,291 1,385,229

Net Assets 933.183 923.030

Accumulated Funds 933.183 923.030

The balance sheet is to be read in conjunction with the notes to and forming part of the financial statements set out on pages 6 to 14.

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1994

N ote 1994 1993 $ $ Cash Flows from Operating A ctivities

Cash receipts in the course of operations 1,555,949 1,343,268 Cash payments in the course of operations (1,146,550) (979,839) Interest received 15,851 20,802 Interest paid (133.532) (122.931)

Net cash provided by operating activities 15 291.718 261.300

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Payment for property, plant and equipment (706,022) (897,731) Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 53.852 91.403

Net cash used in by investing activities (652.170) (806.328)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Proceeds from borrowings 360.000 462.201

Net cash provided by financing activities 360.000 462.201

Net (decrease) in cash held (452) (82,827) Cash held at the beginning of the financial year 10.168 92.995

Cash held at the end of the financial year 9,716 10,168

The statement of cash flows is to be read in conjunction with the notes to and forming part of the financial statements set out on pages 6 to 14.

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1994

1. Statement of Significant Accounting Policies

The significant policies which have been adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are:

(a) Basis of Preparation

The financial statements have been drawn up in accordance with applicable Australian Accounting Standards. They have been prepared on the basis of historical costs and accrual accounting and do not take into account changing money values or, except where stated, current valuations of non-current assets. The accounting policies have been consistently applied.

(b) Revenue and Revenue Recognition

Members' fees are brought to account in the year to which the fees relate, and not necessarily the year in which the University of Wollongong, which collects those fees on behalf of the Association, remits them to the Association.

(c) Taxation

The operations of the Association are exempt from income tax under section 23(g) of the Income Tax Assessment Act.

(d) Non-Current Assets

The carrying amounts of all non-current assets are reviewed to determine whether they are in excess of their recoverable amount at balance date. If the carrying amount of a non-current asset exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is written down to the lower amount. In assessing recoverable amounts the relevant cash flows have not been discounted to their present value.

(e) Property, Plant and Equipment

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis so as to write off the net cost of each non-current asset during its expected useful life. Additions are depreciated from the date of acquisition.

Depreciation has been calculated at the following rates:

Buildings 2.5% Computer Equipment 20.0% Motor Vehicles 10.0% Other Equipment 10.0%

6 (f) Prepaid Expenses

Material items of expenditure are capitalised to the extent that:

(i) they are recoverable out of future revenue; (ii) do not relate solely to revenue which has already been brought to account; and (iii) will contribute to the future earning capacity of the Association.

(g) Provisions

Employee Entitlements

Annual Leave and Long Service Leave is provided for all employees, including part-time employees, based on current wage rates. Provision for long service leave for employees with less than 10 years' service is classified as a non-current liability, while provision for long service leave for those with greater than 10 years' service is classified as a current liability together with provision for annual leave.

Doubtful Debts

The collectability of debts is assessed at year end and specific provision is made for any doubtful accounts. In addition, a general provision of $1,000 is maintained.

(h) Comparative Figures

Where necessary, comparative amounts have been adjusted to reflect the presentation adopted in 1994.

(i) Superannuation Fund

Contributions to employee superannuation funds are charged against income as incurred. The Association is under no legal obligation to make up any shortfall in the funds assets to meet payments due to employees.

2. Change in Accounting Policy

The Recreation and Sports Association adopted a policy from 1 January 1994 of expensing when incurred the costs of plant and equipment individually costing less than $5,000. In the past the Sports and Recreation Association had expensed individual items of plant and equipment costing less than $1,000.

The effect of this change in the current year is to decrease the operating profit by $59,439.

7 1994 1993 $ $ 3. Operating Profit

(a) Operating Revenue and Expense

Operating profit has been arrived at after including:

Operating Revenue

Members' fees 912,866 893,725 Interest received 15.851 20,802 Gross proceeds from sale of non-current assets 53.852 91,403

Operating Expenses

Interest paid 133,532 122,931 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 171,827 134,019 Amount set aside to provisions for employee entitlements 8,120 29,040

(b) Sales of Non-Current Assets

Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment 12,878 5,004 Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment (9,308) (8,853)

(c) Abnormal Item

Provision for loss on Advance to University Games 20,000

4. Auditors' Remuneration

Amounts received or due and receivable by the Auditors for auditing financial statements 2,800 2,000

Amounts received or due and receivable by the Auditors for other services 1.000 1.000

Total auditors' remuneration 3,800 3,000

8 1994 1993 $ $ Cash

Cash on Hand 1,950 1,350 Cash at Bank 7.766 ■ 8,818 9,716 10,168

6. Receivables

Sundry Debtors - University Games 54,506 Less Provision for Loss (20.000) ______~ 34,506 Accrued Income 6,911 1,200 Trade Debtors 24,557 15,211 Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts (1.000) (750) 64,974 15,661

Other

Prepaid Expenses 10,132 31,791

8 . Property, Plant and Equipment

Recreation Centre - at cost 1,033,050 1,033,050 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (549.668) (523.842)

483.382 509.208

Tennis Courts - at cost 291,707 267,907 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (23.168) (3.721)

268.539 264.186

Pool Centre - at cost (Note 9) 988,980 431,776 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (12.528)

976.452 431.776

General Equipment - at cost 120,111 120,111 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (77,085) (69,724)

43.026 50.387

Unigym/Unicircuit Equipment 87,124 81,324 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (36.473) (27.955)

50.651 53.369 1994 1993 $ $

Furniture and Fittings - at cost 176,515 145,366 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (85,209) (63.762)

91.306 81.604

Motor Vehicles - at cost 82,774 76,234 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (4.723) (2.826)

78.051 73.408

Swimming Pool - at cost (Note 9) 463,397 457,243 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (68.945) (53.550)

394.452 403.693

Pool Equipment - at cost 49,085 44,121 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (12,014) (13.036)

37.071 31.085

Artificial Hockey Field - at cost (Note 9) 461,460 461,461 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (161,710) (115.564)

299.750 345.897

Hockey Equipment - at cost 13,036 8,036 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (3.064) ...... £2,010)

9.972 6.026

Total Property Plant and Equipment - at net book value 2,732,652 2,250,639

The recreation centre, pool centre, swimming pool and hockey field are erected on land made available by the University of Wollongong and in respect to which there is no formal lease or any other agreement.

9. Swimming Pool, Pool Centre and Artificial Hockey Field

In prior years the Association has been provided with support from the University of Wollongong towards the cost of the swimming pool of $600,000, the pool centre of $100,000, and the artificial hockey field of $100,000.

The cost of this support has not been brought to account in these financial statements. As a result, items are shown at cost to the Association, and may not necessarily reflect the true cost of the asset.

10 1994 1993 $ $ 10. Creditors and Borrowings

Current Sundry Creditors 92,083 __116,611

92,083 116,611

Non-Current Bill Facilities 1,560,000 1.200,000

1,560,000 1,200,000

11. Financing Arrangements

The Association has access to the following facilities:

Total facilities available: Bill Acceptance Facility 1,560,000 1,200,000

Facilities utilised at balance date: Bill Acceptance Facility 1,560,000 1,200,000

Facilities not utilised at balance date: Bill Acceptance Facility — ~~

The facility is secured by way of:

1. A registered deed of the income of the University of Wollongong Recreation and Sports Association from the Executive Committee; and

2. A letter from the University of Wollongong authorising the increased borrowings and repayment terms and an undertaking to cover any shortfall in payments.

12. Provisions

Current Annual Leave 35,909 32,277 Long Service Leave __ 11,659 ------3,937 47,568 36,214

Non-Current Long Service Leave 24,414 27,649

11 1994 1993 $ $ 13. Other Current Liabilities

Money Held in Trust 2,235 2,740 Prescribed Payments — 2,015 Income Received in Advance 157.991 ______—

160,226 4,755 14. Economic Dependency

The Association's trading activities do not depend upon a major customer or supplier, however, the Association is economically dependent upon the continued existence of the University of Wollongong. 1994 1993 $ $ 15. Note to the Statement of Cash Flows

(a) Reconciliation of Operating Profit after tax to net cash provided by operating activities

Operating profit 10,153 78,562

Add/(less) items classified as investing/financing activities:

(Profit) on disposal of non-current assets (12,878) (5,004) Loss on disposal of non-current assets 9,308 8,853

Add/(less) non-cash items: Depreciation 171,827 134,019 Provision for employees' entitlements 8,120 29,040 Provision for doubtful debts 1,900 Provision for loss on Advance to University Games 20.000 ~

Net cash provided by operating activities before change in assets and liabilities 208,430 245,470

Change in assets and liabilities during the financial year:

(Increase)/decrease in receivables (47,654) (29,391) Increase/(decrease) in trade creditors 130.942 45.221

Net cash provided by operating activities 291,718 261,300

16. Commitments

There were no known commitments at 31 December 1994 ______0 0

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There were no known contingent liabilities existing at balance date.

18. Detailed Profit and Loss Account For the Year Ended 31 December 1994

1994 1993 $ $ Incom e

Members' Fees 912,866 886,668 Other Membership Fees 6,907 7,057 Interest 15,851 20,802 Squash Court Hire 29,346 33,604 Tennis Court Hire 14,881 5,569 Facility Hire 33,993 38,099 Pool Trading Deficit (58,456) (23,553) Hockey Field Income (Net) 31,356 29,183 Recreation Programme 108,670 87,944 Rent & Commission Received 7,600 6,741 Sponsorships 15,600 9,500 Profit on Sale of Fixed Assets 12,878 5,004 Other Income 23.788 26.935

1,155,280 1,133,553

Expenditure

Advertising 4,866 5,476 Audit Fees 3,800 3,000 A U C Cost Share Travel 7,588 20,656 A U S A Subsidy 9,172 7,221 Bad Debts 1,300 Doubtful Debts 600 Catering 1,061 684 Club Funding and Equipment 46,906 60,987 Cleaning and Garbage Removal 6,498 5,957 Computer Maintenance 2,494 3,167 Depreciation 171,827 134,019 Electricity & Plant Hire 43,813 42,132 Equipment 9,534 1,984 Facility Maintenance and Repair 49,390 37,900 Ground Improvements 9,689 25,223 Insurance 17,288 18,713 Loan Interest 133,532 122,931 Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets 9,308 8,853 Minor Equipment 59,439 Motor Vehicle Expenses (Net) 8,387 4,869 Printing, Stationery, Telephone and Postage 29,014 30,420 Provision for Annual Leave 3,632 9,363 Provision for Long Service Leave 4,488 19,677

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Recreation Program Expenses 81,037 61,812 Recreation Officers 35,988 64,953 Representative Travel 5,919 4,650 Travel and Conferences 1,322 6,063 Wages and Salaries 342,118 322,587 Other expenses 25.117 31.694

Total Expenditure 1.125.127 1.054.991

Operating profit before abnormal item 30,153 78,562 Abnormal item 20.000 ______—

10,153 78,562

19. Swimming Pool Trading Account For the Year Ended 31 December 1994

Incom e

Pool Hire 17,430 18,126 Water Polo 5,663 6,176 Fun and Fitness 13,171 14,506 Swim School 73,484 72,382 Entry 99,068 81,027 Card Entries 4,549 4,662 Equipment Hire 2,266 2,046 Other 12.127 11.643

227,758 210,568

Expenditure

Chemicals 28,203 26,499 Electricity 33,000 36,000 Gas 43,000 7,785 Maintenance 18,982 15,913 Promotions 4,463 2,438 Wages - Pool Administration 94,283 82,280 - Fun and Fitness 6,498 6,741 - Swim School 48,547 42,401 - Water Polo — 765 Other 9.239 13.299

286.215 234.121

Pool Trading Surplus/(Deficit) (58,457) (23,553)

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FACILITIES REPORT 1994 has seen the Recreation and Sports Association (R.S.A.) complete its Stage 5 construction. As a result, substantial disruption to facilities, programs and services were experienced during session 1, 1994. It is expected that 1995 will identify a more accurate picture of facility utilisation and income due to three factors:

1. A full year of trading with all our facilities operating.

2. Cost-centred accounting which will more accurately identify where our costs are incurred and;

3. R.S.A. clubs paying for their training facilities and use of the Sports Lounge.

Completion of our Stage 5 construction has resulted in an increased range of facilities in which members may participate in healthful recreational and sporting pursuits.

The RSA now have the following facilities:

• 2 court multi-purpose Sports Hall • Sports Lounge • Meeting Room • 3 Squash Courts • 1 Climbing Wall • Gymnasium • Aerobics Room • Sport Medicine Clinic • 4 Tennis Courts • 4 Turf Ovals • Artificial Hockey Pitch • Tennis shelter-shed • Sports Store • 50 metre outdoor-heated Aquatic Centre • New changerooms for the Aquatic Centre

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Facility Utilisation The Stage 5 construction severely dented our gross utilisation figures for both 1993 and 1994 due to unavailability of many facilities. For this reason it was decided not to conduct our usual user surveys until 1995. Trends in changing utilisation patterns for the various facilities cannot be accurately identified for the reason which have been indicated above.

Financial Utilisation 1994 1993 Gross Income $ $

Squash 29,346 33,604 Tennis 14,881 5,569 Facility Hire 33,993 38,099 Hockey 31,356 28.183

Total $109,576 $106,455

This represents a 3% growth in utilisation but both 1993 and 1994 were disrupted due to Stage 5 construction. Accurate comparison to 1991 and 1992 are not possible, however, the continued trend of decreased external income is still apparent.

HOCKEY CENTRE REPORT The income attributable to the Hockey Centre for 1994 was $31,356 compared to $29,183 for 1993. This represents a 7.5% growth in utilisation (prices remained the same). Competition has necessitated that the Hockey Centre keeps prices on a par with Croome Road Complex. With the Illawarra Hockey Association now firmly behind the construction of two artificial surface at Lindsay Maine Oval by 1996 and 2000 the future income for the University Hockey Centre beyond 1995 looks uncertain.

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RECREATION PROGRAM REPORT The Recreation Program continued to prove its popularity to the staff and students and this was greatly boosted with the provision of a sprung-loaded aerobics floor and availability of the Sports Hall for other activities.

FITNESS CLASSES The major project for this year was the addition of an aerobics room located upstairs at the northern end of the Recreation Centre. The Executive decided an aerobics room was needed to help promote fitness classes to the university population and community at large without them hindering other bookings taken in the Sports Hall. The aerobic classes in session 1 was disrupted on many occasions while building took place and so many patrons favoured the circuit classes on offer. By Session 2, the aerobics program certainly increased in popularity.

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Circuit Classes Session 2 300

1 994 250 1 993

200

150

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Due to the demand on Step Reebok classes, we purchased an additional 5 steps to increase our maximum participation at each class to 25. Slide Reebok classes were introduced in session 2 with a maximum participation in each class to be 20. As a result of the above purchases, a new class known as “SSS” (Slide, Step, Sculpt) was introduced and the demand has been outweighing the supply. Circuit classes produced an all time high in attendances over the past 12 months with thanks to more equipment, introducing Slide Reebok and the brilliant and varied initiatives used by the instructors. Classes averaged 9 per class compared to 1993’s average of 6 per class.

AEROBICS CIRCUIT

Total Participants 5244 3799 Total Number of Classes 661 430 Average per class 8 9

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UNIGYM The unigym updated some of its equipment and first gym visits were able to be scheduled more efficiently with the help of Shellharbour TAFE students getting work experience as well as support from the Recreation Assistants, Denise Boxsell and Grant Jacobs. The Blue Gym Authority cards were replaced with an electronic gym card system. This has been to allow authorised gym patrons to have access and deter the unpaying members. As a result of the systems inability to collate figures on gym usage, a true reflection of actual usage is yet to be finalised in accordance with Front Desk procedures. According to the last count on the old Blue Gym Authority Cards, a total of approximately 2500 members were registered. The multiuse cards have been in demand with a total of 1276 members and 10 non members purchasing the cards over the previous 12 months at a cost of $30 for members and $60 non members.

Aerobics attendances Session 11

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STAFF FITNESS PROGRAM The Staff Fitness Program is in its 3rd year and had a total of 73 registered staff members. An extra class was organised for a Wednesday and therefore totalled the classes to 6 per week. The instructors kept a very high standard of supervision and instruction and were able to keep in contact with the staff’s needs. The total number of participants recorded was 2159 with a total number of 270 classes being organised. The average number of participants per class was 8. The income and expenditure was part of the overall fitness programs and was calculated as follows: 40% Gym, 40% Circuit and 20% Aerobics.

LUNCHTIME SPORTS The Lunchtime Sports again had another successful year with competition held over 9 weeks per session. The most popular sports such as Touch Football, Soccer, Basketball and Volleyball were completely booked. The winners for each respective sports were as follows:

SESSION I SESSION 2 Outdoor Soccer Gatos Locos Outdoor Soccer Columbian Hitman Indoor Netball Fuzzy Ducks Indoor Netball Setting Duck Indoor Volleyball Megabytes Touch Football Good To Go Touch Football The Unemployables Basketball Dunkmasters Basketball Dunkmasters

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GENERAL INTEREST COURSES Due to construction in the first half of the year, many of the courses were greatly affected and resulted in cancellations and refunds. What courses did remain, had to be reorganised and off- campus venues hired. By second session, the new rooms were available and courses planned accordingly. A total of 23 courses were organised allowing 384 RSA users to participate.

1994 GENERAL INTEREST COURSES ATTENDANCES

COURSE SESSION 1 SESSION 2 TOTAL Mem Non Mem Non Learn To Surf #1 9 0 9 Learn To Surf #2 5 0 5 Archery #1 1 3 4 Archery #2 2 0 2 Ballroom Dance (lunch) 1 7 8 Ballroom Dance (evening) 7 4 1 1 Golf #1 8 9 1 1 8 Golf #2 0 1 2 1 2 Hatha Yoga 1 9 1 9 38 Tai Chi (beg #1) 1 7 1 6 1 34 Tai Chi (beg #2) 1 0 0 1 0 Tai Chi (int) 0 0 0 Qigong 9 0 9 Red Cross Senior First Aid 1 6 25 5 46 Squash (beg) 4 6 1 0 Squash (int) 1 3 4 Pak Hok Kung Fu 1 3 0 1 3 Tennis (beg #1) 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 Tennis (beg #2) 7 9 1 6 Tennis (int) 6 7 1 3 Women's Self Defence 8 3 24 35 Personalised Weights Work 1 8 25 43 Jazz 0 1 4 1 1 5 Reflexology 0 5 1 6 NASSA Level 1 Certificate 0 0 0 17 2 3 1 9 9 1 0 3 8 4

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Ski Trips were the deal of the year thanks to Ski Kaos and the students at Kooloobong. It is hoped that in the years to come, we will be able to continue organising deals with large groups of university students. Another successful trip was the Whitewater Canoeing trip held in March. A second trip was unable to be organised and for that matter many of our other trips due to the staff’s commitments with the Australian Universities Games. I am confident that next year will be a different matter. The following is a summary of the Outdoor Adventures held in 1994.

The Canyoning, Caving and Abseiling courses were cancelled as a result of the Bungonia National Park being closed to the public at the time while the Tasmania Trek was presumed to be too costly.

COURSE MEMBER NON MEM TOTAL

Canoeing 1 2 4 1 6 Hangliding (2 courses) 4 4 Canyoning/Caving Adventure Cancelled Abseiling/Rockclimbing Cancelled Tasmania Trek Cancelled Paragliding Cancelled Paintball Cancelled Horseriding 3 3 Scuba Diving - Discover 1 4 2 1 6 Scuba Diving - Open Water 23 23 Snow Ski Trips (3) 50 6 56 TOTAL 1 0 6 1 2 1 1 8

In the time I have spent here as Recreation Officer, I have met some genuine staff and RSA patrons. It has been a great pleasure working here and I wish the University all the best in the years to come. All the best to the next Recreation Officer and I hope he/she receives as much support and enthusiasm as what I did from the community.

Nicole Barlow Recreation Officer

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AQUATIC CENTRE REPORT Yet another year characterised by disruption to the smooth running of the pool. This year at least for good reason with the completion of stage 5. This has meant that up till May both patrons and staff have had to contend with numerous access changes and lack of complete changeroom facilities. This has impacted particularly upon the swim school where the first four months of the year are of critical importance in obtaining both new swimmers and hence income. The absence of turnstiles and the reliance on the honesty of pool users during this period also led to decreased income for attendances with many swimmers not handing in pool tokens. The facility has needed numerous repairs and modifications in the plant-room and the pool itself, this has been somewhat disappointing and has also resulted in lost revenue. Two very major events for the pool this year have been the Australian Winter Swimming Championships and the Australian University Games (AUG), both held during September, more on them later. Looking forward through 1995 we are looking at a consolidation year with very little capital expenditure. Unfortunately we are also looking at having to empty the pool at some stage for rectification work to the tiling in the middle and perhaps deep sections of the pool. At present we are pushing for this work to be done in May and we expect the pool to be closed for at least a month while this work is being completed. Blair Conaghan the Pool Manager left to take up a position at the Sydney International Aquatic Centre just prior to the AUG. Bruce Power the head Swim Coach/Assistant Manager took over the role of Pool Manager/Head Swim Coach. The Pool management’s aim was to consolidate the University Aquatic Centres position as a leader in the provision of diverse Aquatic activities for a wide variety of users. To achieve this aim, evaluation and refinement of our programs was and is being undertaken. The result being improved service quality and programs which suit our target audience’s needs.

PROGRAMS

Learn to Swim and Swim Club The University Swim School has shown slight growth over the previous year although both years have been affected by the construction of Stage 5. Nearly 800 children are now on the swim school books and 2 Schools are attending classes on a regular basis. Adult attendance has also increased and although not a profitable program (runs close to break even) it does provide a service to the students. Net profit is about $24,000 (our most profitable program), Bruce Power (Head Coach) continues to refine the program via participant surveys and evaluation sheets. Learners are given a progress certificate and consultation with parents at the end of each series of lessons. This has proved to be very popular. Many swimmers are now progressing through to the squad level and also representing the University Swim Club at School District and State Championships. In 1995 our first swimmer (Kel Jones) will represent at an Australian Swimming Championship. The Uni Swim Club has continued to develop very strongly this year with an increased membership and participation at local carnivals. This is mainly due to the very dedicated group of parents now running the club and credit should go to them for the sound position of the club.

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Continued growth and success is expected for 1995 and hopefully more students will be encouraged to join and compete.

Swim for Fitness A huge and ever evolving program which has again been very successful this year. Although income seems to have plateaued Bruce has introduced Run swim runs and transition training for his triathletes as well as some off campus activities such as beach and river swims and swim-runs. These sessions have been well attended so far. A very profitable program.

Aquarobics Has not run this year although it looks like some interest for classes may mean its return in 1995. Our competition (Beaton Park) runs a hugely successful program. Parking and access problems during the day as well as being an outdoor pool and a little too deep for Aqua classes are the main reasons for the discontinuation of classes. Interested persons have been surveyed and hopefully we will reintroduce Aqua in the new year.

Schools At least 20 schools used the University Aquatic Centre (AUC) in 1994. These schools have provided the pool with the opportunity to gain revenue during the morning and afternoon dead times. The school students (future Uni students) also see what sporting and educational resources are available to them in the future. The schools have also been involved in a diverse range of activities which include; Waterpolo, Swimming, Aqua-aerobics, Aqua-Volleyball, Aquatic Sports Carnivals, Innertube Waterpolo, Aqua Netball, Learn to Swim, Lifesaving, Synchronised Swimming, and Underwater Hockey. One disturbing point is the trend for school carnivals to be competitor only days. This has led to a decrease in income in this area even though we are holding more carnivals.

BOOKINGS Pool utilisation is improving again, once more through the magical 100,000 mark. This figure does not include those people in school groups or involved in programs. Some of our high profile bookings this year included:

1. Australian Winter Swimming Championships 2. Australian Universities Games 3. Illawarra Steelers Water rehabilitation

The Australian Winter Swimming Champ’s gave us national TV coverage as well as a valuable lesson in what is required to hold this sort of prestigious event just prior to the AUG. Some 600-700 swimmers were involved from all over Australia. Positive feedback and comments were received from all involved. The AUG in late September also taxed us to the limit especially after the devastating winds cooled the other water polo pool so that all games had to be rescheduled to the Uni Pool as well as

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the swimming events. Many AUSF records were broken which is probably as good an indication as anything of the standard of competition and the quality of the facility. Again we received very positive feedback about the pool and amenities. The UAC continues to be the home of Waterpolo and Underwater Hockey on the South Coast, subsequently the Waterpolo, Underwater Hockey and Swimming Clubs are prospering. Lane bookings are still going very well particularly during winter. The pool was used for a variety of other groups throughout the year they include; Education and Engineering Faculties, Biomedical Science dept, numerous schools, Community groups, Scout and Guide groups, SCUBA Companies, Sporting clubs, the Halls of Residence, Lunchtime Sport and Interdepartmental Sport.

MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS In 1994 we aimed our advertising and promotional information at selected target audiences. Previously the UAC had used general marketing techniques to inform the community (both the Uni staff and students and Illawarra itself) that the University had an Olympic pool and that it was heated. This was backed up with specific information which highlighted the wide variety of programs that are available. In 1994 the UAC used the following marketing and advertising techniques to inform and woo potential customers.

Community Based Direct mailing to Schools, Newspaper ‘Learn to Swim’ Advertising Campaigns in September & January, School Visitations and PR related News stories and events during which information was conveyed to the public, direct phone/mail contact through our swim school data base. Appearances by the head swim coach at many swim carnivals and triathlons, participation on swim, triathlon and coaching committees, conducting off campus activities (open water swims and beach swim-runs).

University Based. User surveys, E-Mail advertising, Tertengala, Campus News, In House Brochures and Posters, Displays, Lunchtime announcements and Handouts, Free pool passes and Exhibition games (open day).

FINANCES Financially the University Aquatic Centre still requires a great deal of subsidy from student fees. A comparison of the last four years operating budgets shows how we stand relative to past performances. A main point is the overly optimistic budget income expectations. These do not for the most part reflect the income trends of the previous years.

Some points of interest from the 1994 financial breakdown include;

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Income * Increasing entry income. * A plateau in the Learn to Swim and Swim for Fitness programs. * Lane Hire income growing slightly. * Carnival income decreasing as schools save costs running competitor only carnivals. Increase in income from the waterpolo and underwater hockey as clubs and local associations develop. Expenditure * Gas expenditure increased as we are being charged for actual use and cost centring shows more realistic breakdown through the centre. * Chemical use fairly static * Wage expenditure generally increasing due to wage rises rather than increasing staff hours. * Blow out in the maintenance budget due to ageing of equipment and corrosion problems.

THE FACILITY 1994 was again a very frustrating year with a great deal of construction taking place for the first five months of the year. Problems with the plant room related to the original design are still causing headaches. The tiles in the middle section of the pool have started to lift and various alternatives have been proposed for fixing them. A similar scenario to 1992 where the tiles at the shallow end of the pool had to be removed because of lifting and shattering is probably the most likely. After many investigations there wasn’t one conclusive reason for the problems in the shallow end. The various tests gave numerous (tile growth, pool movement, adhesive failure and poor workmanship) possible causes, although nothing was conclusive. The cost of removing these tiles was met by the RSA approximately $2,500.00 (labour and Equipment) however, the cost of replacing the tiles and relaying them was met by the original sub contractor. Unfortunately the loss of revenue and goodwill during the closure can never be recouped. The major question is do we only fix the middle section or do we fix both the deep and middle sections. Despite these problems the UAC is still regarded as the best Aquatic facility on the South Coast with high standards of water quality and cleanliness.

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1994 Australian Universities Games, Wollongong

PRE GAMES PLANNING

Initial planning of the 1994 Games started in April 1993. During the first six months we were very observant of University of Queensland’s work. The perspective we gained as visiting managers was very important, however, valuable preparation time was lost because of the time allocated to organising our own team. It did give us a “Team Manager’s” perspective though!

During the initial six months much of the planning required feedback from Brisbane, or at least a “wait and see” approach. Many of the 1993 sponsors also wanted to wait for the results of the first Games before committing again. In many cases we were obliged to give these sponsors first choice to continue. During the early stages of our preparation it was apparent that Wollongong’s accommodation and the RSA’s resources would not be sufficient to host a Games the size of the 5,200 athletes that attended in 1993. Applications for government grants and assistance targeted both state and federal tourism commissions, and sport and recreation departments at state and federal level.

The main start up priorities of the Games Office were:

* Developing networks and contacts with national sponsors. Producing marketing tools and publications to promote the Games to sponsors and members of AUSF (video, business cards, promotional booklet). Setting guidelines, policies, strategies and procedures for the management of the games. Developing job descriptions and recruiting personnel and managers. * Applying for Government grants, schemes, traineeships etc. Contacting and meeting with all national sports organisations and state sports organisations, especially referee coordinators within the NSOs and SSOs. * Allocating resources within a critical path (timeline) Developing a cash flow budget and financial reporting procedure. * Preliminary booking of facilities. Meeting with local government to gain the full support of these groups.

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* Establishing a Management Committee for the Games.

Twelve Months Prior to the Games the entire RSA became increasingly dedicated to the Games. 3 staff members - Stacey Beer (Clubs and Administration) and Grant Jacobs (Assistant Recreation Officer), started working part time for the Games. Stacey’s role as Marketing Manager with the Games provided a great support. Her skills in targeting sponsors and writing proposals was invaluable. During the three months to the end of the year we formed an extensive list of sponsors which we were to further target, especially after the success of the first Games. This list targeted nationally recognised companies who had products which were marketed to 18 to 24 year olds, university/educational institutions and/or ultimately active, sporting people.

An investigation of suitable accreditation programs was undertaken whilst our first problems surfaced with accommodation venues and a suitable booking service. This lead to a shift from Tourism Wollongong to Ozaccom. Grant made contact with local sporting associations and clubs and also confirmed all bookings of facilities, referees and equipment needed for competition.

During this stage our human resources were given a boost with the successful application to the Department of Employment. Education and training and the Australian Sports Commission for Administrative Trainee Assistance. The Australian Traineeship Scheme allowed the Games to employ two school leavers for a twelve month traineeship. Each trainee worked three days a week for the Games and spent two days attending course work at a local TAFE College. In November and December we were busy recruiting trainees with the selection focusing on Vanessa Hayes and Leanne Simpson. The scheme subsidises their employment by $ 11,000 for the calendar year.

The main priorities at this stage were:

* Further negotiation and introduction to sponsors. * Further development of marketing tools - posters, letterheads, etc. Negotiations with TAFE Colleges to organise the VIP functions through hospitality students. * Signing all major sponsors and pushing Government departments for funding. RSA

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* Establishing links with Red Cross and ASMF for sports medicine coverage. * Finalising a critical path and action plan for the Games. * Negotiation and signing of media partnerships. * Investigation of computer programs to assist administrative tasks of accreditation. * Meeting with Human Movement, Journalism and Physical Education Departments to negotiate involvement of students via course work. * Contacting competent Human Movement and PE students re involvement in Games. * Approaching all volunteer organisations and community clubs to check interest and support. * Starting negotiations with University Union for the organisation of the social program. * Designing entry systems and time line for entry. * Strengthening all links within the university so that costs can be reduced. * Formation of a Management Committee for the 1994 calendar year. * Promotion of the Games on campus and to our members at the AUSF Forum. * Investigating Athletes Village needs and determine costs for residents. * Enhancement of relationships with local sporting associations, linking NSOs and SSOs. * Evaluating the needs in each sport and start negotiations with hire firms. * Production of an accommodation booklet. * Developing strategies for the determination of resources needed in each division. * Starting work on publications * Dealing with all logistical problems. * Selection and recruitment of Administrative Trainees.

January 1994 - March 1994 Schweppes sign on as Naming Rights sponsor.

March to May STA pull out, Telecom sound interested. Total sponsorship looks like being in the $200,000 area, but mostly in kind.

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May Onwards Stacey and Grant work 100% on Games. Vanessa and Leanne are now an integral part of the Games management, their assistance being invaluable. Mary Sparks worked 75% of her time in the Games from late July. Paul Manning became increasingly involved with the organisation of the Opening Ceremony. His input as chairman of the Management Committee often assisted the staff to solve difficult problems. Don Beale’s guidance as Social Manager was fantastic. His experience and knowledge of the student social scene helped to reduce the risks involved with operating a six night social program. The time lines, strategies are further modified and implemented accordingly, everything prior to the Games went to plan... even the weather was nice.

All staff in key positions demonstrated great commitment and leadership. Many problems were solved and many long hours were experienced. The University and the community were right behind the Games vision.

THE WEEK OF THE GAMES

Sunday The Games opened in a spectacular show of colour, camaraderie and excitement after our first day of gruelling competition. Numbers for the Opening Ceremony were very close to the maximum 5106 students who took part in the Games. It was a fantastic event with pyrotechnics, parachutes, fly-bys and Cathy Freeman attracting nearly 7000 spectators. The Opening Ceremony was followed by an Opening Night Party. It was the start of a very busy week on and off the sporting field.

Monday 5106 students participated in the start of the majority of the twenty sports in cold, blustery conditions.

Tuesday Conditions worsened. Waterpolo players suffered from hypothermia, Athletics started, and at 10pm 900 competitors were evacuated from the Athletes Village after lOOkph winds ripped tents apart and blew personal belongings to New Zealand. Relocation to the City Pacific, St Marks Church, North Wollongong Surf Club and the Education Faculty Gymnasium at least gave these students a roof. Thank you to all involved,

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and especially for the perseverance of the students who sulfered most. The show must go on, and it did, with 1500-2000 students having something to laugh about at the Comedy Night.

Wednesday Still blowing a gale. When will it stop? Pool Games were coming to an end and the quarter finals were being played late in the day in some sports. H.G. Nelson dropped in for the second time in the week and had everyone in the Rec Centre and pool in stitches, then wandered through the medical area with the Prime news team in tow, much to the consternation of the poor soul being massaged at the time... his left buttock made national TV! Swimming Finals were a big success, with Dawn Fraser helping out by awarding medals. Cyclists had a rest day. The social scene didn’t die with approximately 2000 people bopping to One Hit Wonders and Jelly Bean Jam at the Union Hall.

Thursday The semi-finals teams played hard, athletics continued and ranking games were played for the others. The entertainment kept on coming with the National Campus Band competition, strutting it’s stuff for all those who didn’t make the final.

Friday A day of high drama with many of the finals playing overtime. Late in the day the results were finalised and the winners were recognised at the closing ceremony and final social function. This brought to a close six days of vigorous, yet spirited competition which was matched by a most comprehensive social program. The Screaming Jets provided a fitting end to a Games which had many highs and lows for competitors... and the Games organisers. Although packaged to suit Wollongong’s resources, the Games were an overall success. All staff members should be commended on their tireless efforts throughout the Games campaign. The 1994 Schweppes Sport Plus Australian Universities Games required at least twelve months of intensive planning. The University of Wollongong (a mid-sized campus which has excellent sporting facilities) pushed its resources to the limits.

The district gained $3-5m income from money spent by the students and their families and friends during the week. The University exposed it’s rich campus and surroundings RSA

Annual Report to 5,000 potential postgraduates and their positive feedback to their friends. The RSA spent thousands of hours, and dollars, doing it’s best under difficult conditions, and the result was well worth the investment, in both experience and satisfaction.

Stephen Heslop General Manager 1994 Australian Universities Games

Chancellor, Hon Robert Hope, at the Opening Ceremony with special guest, Cathy Freeman. Photo: Rob Martin

Photo: Rob Martin Women's 100m freestyle heats.

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