Annu2011al report S Annu2011al report Mission: Athletics ONTENT will promote, develop and grow athletics as a vibrant, C healthy, fun and accessible sport available to all 2 From the President Victorians. 5 past Presidents

6 Honour Roll Vision: For athletics to be the premier 8 Office Bearers & Staff Olympic sport in the state and for Athletics Victoria to be the premier Management & Committee Reports athletics body in the nation. 10 From the Chief Executive

13 Development - Clubs

14 Development - Coaches

16 Membership Statistics

18 officials

20 Competitions

24 Victorian Records

26 Summer Awards

29 Cross Country & Road Racing

32 XCR Awards

34 Victorian Institute of Sport

Financial

36 Financial Reports From the President Anne Lord, president, athletics victoria

The past six years as president of Athletics and exciting as we have seen the project come Victoria have been a real privilege. I have been together. With little doubt, this is the most lucky to work with a wise and professional board, significant undertaking for our organisation in dedicated staff and extremely supportive club the past few decades. administrators and officials. I remember the very first site visit at Albert Park, Past president John Higham recently said to me, discussing the possibilities and where the track ‘’we do athletics pretty well in Victoria.” and buildings would be built. I had to hide behind my sunglasses. I was crying. When Athletics in Victoria has an extremely strong then state Sports Minister asked Thanks also, to Athletics President Rob Don Blyth has provided a vital and trusted link to club competition, a vibrant Little Athletics scene, ‘What’s wrong?’ I replied, ‘it’s not Olympic Fildes for his work in securing additional funding our officials. His work as Officials Development increasingly popular Masters athletics events Park!’ for the facility. Officer has overseen the exponential growth in and a thriving schools program. Few states, Over the past six years, Athletics Victoria have officials education numbers and the ongoing let alone countries in the world, boast such Indeed Albert Park is not Olympic Park. It been fortunate to retain many of the office staff. recognition of our official’s achievements. achievements and athletic opportunities. We are can never be. But it will be as iconic and as Accounts Manager Sharon Russell continues the benchmark for other states to follow. significant as Olympic Park was in its prime. Jade Borella continues to search and find ways However, the new State Athletics Centre is what to improve the sport’s operation and “look”. to keep our financial affairs in order. Her AV In reviewing the past year, I extend my we need right now as an organization and sport. From Competitions Manager to Operations experience over the past few decades and congratulations to our two AV Shield division one It will be an international standard facility that we Manager, her commitment, attention to detail and meticulous accounting has ensured a good premiers, St Kevin’s (men) and Box Hill (women) can call our home and have a greater sense of presentation ideas have been the envy of many bottom line. and XCR’10 champions, Geelong Region (men) ownership of. sports associations. Jill Taylor as Programs Liaison Officer has been a and Glenhuntly (women). On behalf of all at Athletics Victoria, I would like Michelle James has done an outstanding job great organizer and her versatility and willingness Congratulations to our officials of the year, Peter to take this opportunity to thank Nick Honey and as Competitions Manager, in arguably the to assist across all facets of the organisation is Wetswood, Sarah Davis and Maureen Austin, former board member Brett Moore, who worked organisation’s most time consuming and stressful much appreciated. and also to Ellen Perry, who was short listed in tirelessly discussing, negotiating and securing position. Tom Nickson has taken Athletics Victoria to a new the Victorian Olympic Council’s Judy Patching our sports’ future at Albert Park. The facility, the Matt Griffin’s role as Development Officer has level. As Communications Manager he has raised Official of the Year Award. building, the social space and the conditions of provided a much needed link between the office the profile of our sport. From regular articles in I would also like to make special mention of Mr use, will ensure athletics has a secure home for and the athletes. His work with the development local papers, managing our expanding social Allan MacDonald, QC, who was awarded the the long term. squads and coaches has been terrific, and his networks on Facebook and Twitter, to athsvicTV, medal of the Order of Australia earlier this year. Nick’s demands, insistence and determination most recent initiative of the state relay squad he has placed Athletics Victoria ‘front and centre.’ His contribution to athletics (including presidency together with Brett’s quiet persistence, patience has been a resounding success, with the Finally, to our Administration Officers of whom of AV and AA) has been much appreciated and and negotiating skills, have been the key behind squad’s results at recent national championships we’ve had a few in recent years. All of which, he remains interested and extremely supportive the memorandum of understanding between indicative of Matt’s high calibre work. however, have delivered above and beyond their of our sport. the State Government, Athletics Victoria and the As Club Development Manager, Tim Crosbie expected duties. In recent years, much of the board’s time has Trust. has not only supported existing clubs to grow and Elizabeth Stubbings was always there to help and been spent with our Chief Executive Officer From a technical perspective I would also like to improve their operations , he has nurtured new now Shauna Donnelly has recently assumed the Nick Honey, discussing and securing the best thank Khan Sharp and David Gynther who have clubs, helped increase membership, as well as mantle and is doing a great job. possible outcome for our sport at the new State worked tirelessly and devoted so much time and developed support structures for outer suburban As outgoing president, I sincerely thank all the Athletics Centre at Albert Park. This has been attention to detail in ensuring the facility is truly areas. In achieving all this, he now holds the staff for their dedication and team work. I 2 at times difficult and frustrating, yet rewarding world class. wish 3 record for the most clubs joined. them patience as we await the building of From the President Past Presidents

Athletics Victoria’s headquarters. In the interim We have an excellent relationship between board Victorian Amateur Athletic Association period, the Athletics Victoria office will be and CEO, and this has been instrumental in temporarily housed in office space in the main delivering and implementing plans and ideas to 1891 - 1897 Hon Robert W BEST MLA * grandstand of the new facility. grow the sport. 1897 - 1897 Mr Walter T COLDHAM * I would like to thank the Board for their ongoing Special thanks to Nick whose work has made 1897 - 1901 Mr Montague COHEN * support, the breadth of experience and wise Athletics Victoria a sporting organization that has 1901 - 1905 Mr Lawrence A ADAMSON * counsel over the years. To Lisa Hasker, Russell raised the bar, and set new benchmarks others Clowes, Rod Griffin, Eric Sigmont, Ian Jones, can only hope to achieve. 1905 - 1918 Sir John MADDEN * Rohan Claffey and Simon Hollingsworth, it has Finally, thank you to all the Athletics Victoria 1918 - 1943 Sir William H IRVINE * been fantastic and I feel we have complemented members, athletes, club administrators, officials 1943 - 1957 Sir John G lATHAM * each other well. and coaches. Your support over the past six 1957 - 1970 Sir Wilfred K HUGHES * Of course behind any well run organization, years has been much appreciated and made there is a great Chief Executive Officer. My my experience as president so much more 1970 - 1976 Sir Edgar S tANNER * predecessor Max Binnington claims one of the rewarding. I know you will offer the incoming 1976 - 1978 Hon Justice Allan W McDONALD best things he did as Athletics Victoria President president that same support. We must continue 1978 - 1982 Sir Murray V McINERNEY * was to appoint Nick Honey to his current role, to work together in the interest of athletics. and he is so right. Nick came into the sport fresh. He quickly Anne Lord Victorian Women’s Amateur Athletic Association picked up on all things athletic and has been a President 1929 - 1935 Miss Louise C MILLS * dedicated, driven and caring CEO. 1935 - 1937 Mrs Doris M MULCAHY * Acknowledgements 1937 - 1938 Mrs Flora HYAMS * 1938 - 1945 Miss Louise C MILLS * On behalf of the Board and staff of Athletics perseverance to develop strong relationships 1945 - 1948 Miss Doris J CARTER * Victoria, we would like to make the following between our organisations, and pursuing a co- acknowledgements: ordinated approach to moving athletics forward. 1948 - 1952 Mrs Doris IL DAVIS * To our official partners, event sponsors and To Victoria’s emerging and established elite 1952 - 1961 Mrs Mabel e roBINSON * supporters adidas, Runners World, SKINS, athletes that represented Australia at the XIX 1961 - 1962 Mrs Lena BERZINSKI * , 2010 IAAF World Running Company, Melbourne 1962 - 1965 Mrs Aileen VE KENNEDY * Citrus Group, Parks Victoria and the State Junior Championships, 2010 Youth Olympic Government of Victoria, thank you for your Games and 2011 IAAF World Cross Country 1965 - 1976 Mrs Joyce I DAVIS invaluable contribution and commitment to our Championships; and to those selected to 1976 - 1982 Mrs Margaret L MAHONY organisation and sport over the past 12 months. national teams to contest either the 2011 IAAF We look forward to your ongoing support and World Championships, 2011 World University Victorian Athletic Association Inc. strengthening our partnerships with you into the Games, 2011 World Youth Championships future. and 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games; 1982 - 1983 Dr Frank P lARKINS congratulations on receiving the honour to wear 1983 - 1984 Mr Gary A COZENS To our volunteer administrators and sub- the green and gold, and we wish you every 1984 - 1989 Mr Stan M L GUILFOYLE committee members, thank you for your success in your future athletic endeavours on the dedication and persistence to continue to international stage. 1989 - 1992 Dr Brian HODGSON develop, grow and evolve our sport, and And finally to our clubs and members, thank you strengthen the Athletics Victoria brand. for your continued support and participation in Athletics Victoria Inc. To our officials, thank you for facilitating Athletics Victoria programs and events. We aspire 1992 - 1994 Dr Brian HODGSON competitions for athletes of all ages and to continue to improve, promote and manage all abilities. Your unwavering support, commitment, facets of the sport for your continued enjoyment 1994 - 1995 Mr Greg D leWIS knowledge and skills are an invaluable asset to and involvement. 1995 - 1997 Mr Kevin L DYNAN the sport. 1997 - 2002 Mr John K HIGHAM To Little Athletics Victoria and School Sport Anne Lord Nick Honey 2002 - 2005 Mr Max C BINNINGTON 4 Victoria, thank you for your willingness and President cHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER *Deceased 5 2005 - 2011 Ms Anne r lorD (on behalf of the Athletics Victoria Board & Staff) 1999 STEVENS Harold M OAM HAll lew R * 2000 JENES paul OAM MIller ron A Honour Roll 2001 CARMODY Joseph * MINTER Allan J athletics victoria COLLINGS Vern F SMITH J Gordon SILLItoe neville J SMITH laura A * 2002 BRADBURY B Joy WILLIAMS tony J Life Members 1976 GELL Jean I 2003 MC LELLAN Amy C C * 1999 FISHER Margaret M 1977 BUROW Amy EB 2005 FISHER Margaret M KITT Ivan T lAWYSZ richard B 1896 pARKINSON Basil J * DAVIS Joyce I MBE 2007 WHITCHELL Arthur 2000 BLUNDY Merv A 1901 COHEN Montague * 1979 DAVIS Doris IL * 2008 lAWYSZ richard DAVIDSON John G 1904 BARRETT Albert O * McDONALD Allan W Hon Mr Justice preSton laurie HANCOCK tom B 1906 trAVIS Herbert A * 1980 leACH William J * WILLIAMS tony MORGAn lorraine M AM 1909 BRIGGS Walter E * 1981 BEOVICH Beverley L * 2009 BOYD roy 2001 luCARDIe ron T * 1912 Croll robert H * CHUGG Jack W * HARDING Ivan MCKECHNIE Hugh L 1914 ADAMSon lawrence A CMG MA* MAHONY Margaret L OAM 2010 GARDIner robert tooHEY Bill J 1915 Serle e Hamilton OBE* 1982 BELL Donald F OAM * rICKARD Ian VINCent trevor A OAM SHAppere philip * DYNAN Kevin L WOODBRIDGE Russell H 1920 STILLWELL J Alexander * 1983 DAVIS robert L * Merit Award 2002 MONEGHETTI Stephen J 1926 SMITH Harry D * tunALEY William S * preSton laurence G 1928 ABBOTT Harry A * 1984 GALBRAITH Alec C * 1960 BURT Maisie S * rICKARD Ian lANGFORD George E * 1985 BIGGINS Jack McD * 1962 MEARS Kitt F * upton Ian 1935 WEIR Hugh R CBE * DOWNES lola C OAM 1969 VENN Fay N * 2003 HALL Ken R 1938 rYAN William M * STANTON Horace J ISM * 1970 McBETH emily T * MC DONALD ray 1939 SCHOBER Albert V * 1986 COLDREY Fred H * roSE Gladys I * MOORE Brian 1944 AKERS phyllis M * FIELD ralph W * STANTON Doreen F * puopolo A ‘Gus’ J MILLS louise C * GRIERSON William R * 1972 HOLMAN Keith 2004 ANDERSon peter K WILLSON Doris M * KNOTT George CH * 1974 pATTERSON Marion J OAM GARDIner robert C 1945 neVIlle lilian M OAM * lonnQUIST Arthur H * 1978 STEPHENSON Harry F * MAJOR Geoff W pAINTER Wilfred E * McBETH emily T * 1980 SAUNDERS George E MBE * WILLIAMS Irene 1948 roBINSON Mabel E MBE * pATTERSON Marion J OAM 1983 nICHOLLS Stanley L OAM * 2006 lAMBDen ruby o’DRISCOLL Jack X QC OBE * STANTON Doreen F * 1984 DUNN Jack B * WHITCHELL Arthur 1949 KENNEDY Aileen VE BEM * turner Dick A * FRASER Martha * 2007 BArrett peter pIZZEY F H “Bill” * WOOD WJP “Bill” * FRASER William C* GARTSIDe patricia GRANT C William H * 1988 GRAF Fred JG * WOOD WJP ‘Bill’ * noDen pamela 1951 AITKEN C Ronald CBE * nICHOLLS Stanley L OAM * 1986 ABBOTT Sylvia M 2008 BARNETT Diana CURNOW leonard B OBE * roBLEY Stuart E 1987 COX J * BOAS John 1953 GARDINER C Herbert G QJM * SCHUBERT Henri J MBE * HENRY laurie F * GRIFFIn rod 1954 KIELY nance * SHILSTON Mark W * 1988 KITT W David * MASON Harry * 1957 BENNETT Iris I * 1991 GRANT Irene M * WALSH Jim F* MASON Judy MAYER Sidney M * HODGSON Brian 1989 KENNY raymond M * STEWART Bill MORRIS evelyn LF * 1992 KENNY raymond M * SAUNDERS Margaret L * WIGMORE Kevin 1958 DUNCAN F May * 1993 HINES Joan L 1990 DONALD Wyn V VIZE Beth DAVIES owen E * roBERTS phyl M * DUNBAR Margaret E 2009 pAIN Diane 1961 CLEMSon reginald * 1994 SAUNDERS Margaret L * 1991 FOLEY royce P * perrY ellen 1963 JAMIESON Alexander A * 1995 ABBOTT Sylvia M roBERTS phyl M * rIENIETS Helen 1964 McQUISTON Maisie BEM * DUNBAR Margaret E 1992 AGG patricia J ruMBLE Barbara 1967 pATCHING Julius L AO OBE * FRASER Martha * VAUGHAN Hazel G 2010 FISHER Ian STRINGER George B * tHOMPSON Margaret A 1994 BETHell peter S McLENNAN William 1968 MEARS Kitt F * WAtt eileen M * BOURKe russell J YARRANTON John CAMPBELL A Hugh * 1996 AGG patricia J BRADBURY B Joy 1969 roBINSON Alfred E * 1997 GUILFOYLE Stanley ML AM HOCHREIter rudi J * 1970 ANDERSSon phyllis M H 1998 CURNOW Vern W letHBRIDGe rA ‘Tony’ OAM Distinguished Service 1972 Moore edward * HOCHREIter rudi J * WAtt eileen M * 1973 DUNN Crystal JENKINS ronda M OAM WOODS e Frank * 1989 DAVIES Judy J 1974 eASTHAM edward D * WOODS e Frank * 1995 VODDen nancie A * 1994 GUILFOYLE Stanley ML AM 6 1975 eMBLING Stewart A * 1999 nolAN Charles R 1996 WArren e Geoff 2002 CHESTERMAN Scott 7 1976 FERRIER Douglas G * SMITH raymond C * 1998 GRANT Geoff F 2002 HIGHAM John K *Deceased Office Bearers Staff &athletics victoria, 2010-11 Board of Directors Staff President Anne Lord Chief Executive Officer nick Honey Vice President lisa Hasker Operations Manager Jade Borella Vice President russell Clowes Club Development Manager Tim Crosbie Treasurer eric Sigmont Competitions Manager Michelle James Board Members Development Officer Matt Griffin Rohan Claffey Accounts Manager Sharon Russell Rod Griffin Communications Manager Tom Nickson Simon Hollingsworth Officials Development Officer Don Blyth Ian Jones Programs Liaison Jill Taylor Administration Officer Elizabeth Stubbings Sub Committee Managers Officers Championships & Special Meets Legal Affairs Scott Chesterman Khan Sharp Records Officer ronda Jenkins OAM Officials richard Lawysz Statistician paul Jenes OAM Summer Marian O’Shaughnessy Tracks Officer Kevin Dynan Technical Gary McBroom XCR tim Crosbie

8 9 From the Chief Executive Nick Honey, Chief Executive Officer, Athletics victoria

I am pleased to report the 2010-11 athletics year memorable event to fruition. I would also like to has seen Athletics Victoria consolidate the growth thank the Victorian Government for their support and improvement of recent years. Once again, of the event and in particular, the new Minister for membership figures exceeded 5,000 (5,176) and Sport and Recreation, Mr. Hugh Delahunty, who financially the organisation recorded another solid attended the dinner and the meet the following surplus – approximately $56,000. This figure is night. evidence of the robust nature of Athletics Victoria’s Other notable athletics events saw Melbourne operations, as this was the first year since 2007 again act as the host city of the IAAF Melbourne precinct and working with new stakeholders such Finally, I would like to thank the dedicated Athletics that we have operated without the benefit of the Track Classic in March. This was followed in April as the State Sports Centre Trust and Parks Victoria. Victoria officials and coaches who generously give State Government’s by the 89th Australian Athletics Championships so much of their time, energy and experience to legacy development funding. The balance sheet that were held in Melbourne for the first time The Board and I will continue to work diligently to our sport. I would also like to convey my immense also reflects continuing improvement, now showing in over a decade. This was also the last major identify and plan for future opportunities that will thanks and appreciation to the Athletics Victoria a net asset base of $687,000. This is over four athletics meet to be conducted at Olympic Park. arise from the relocation of our sport’s new home. times the net asset figure of 2003. staff. Your willingness to work wherever and Although the athletics fraternity has known this Looking to the future, Athletics Victoria has whenever required enables the consistent high The past 12 months have been inetrspersed day was coming for a number of years, it was refined and completed our 2011-2014 strategic quality delivery of Athletics Victoria products and with a number of significant athletics events. a sad day for many. A memorable “last lap” of plan. It builds on the previous plan with a services of a consistently high quality. These have included Athletics Victoria hosting Olympic Park, where all present were invited to continuing focus on growth and improved product Finally, I would like to thank the members of the the Australian All Schools Championships at walk/run a lap of the track for the last time, was delivery that result in high member satisfaction. Athletics Victoria Board for their support, guidance Rieschiek’s Reserce, Doncaster. All states and a dignified and fitting way to say goodbye to this We will continue to value and develop our territories were represented over three days of elite iconic athletics institution. Although the departure and wisdom. I especially wish to thank our external communications with further resources junior competition. In December, it was a privilege from Olympic Park has been rued by many in the President Anne Lord, who has come to the end of added to the areas of social media and online to host the 50th Anniversary of the Zatopek:10. athletics community, Athletics Victoria has worked her tenure and will be leaving the Board after a six communications. Since re-acquiring the rights to conduct the event resolutely to capitalise on opportunities that have year term. Anne has always made herself available in 2007, Athletics Victoria has worked hard arisen by our relocation to the new stadium at Another key strategic area that we will focus on whenever she was needed and has always acted to revitalise it and make it, arguably, the most Albert Park. We have spent years working closely over the ensuing 12 months is the close working in the best interest of Victorian athletics. She has recognised event brand in amateur athletics. The with the State Government – in particular the relationships that Athletics Victoria has fostered been a wonderful leader and a great support to 50th anniversary edition of this great meet saw Departments of Sport and Recreation and Major with other athletics bodies. We will look to me. She has presided over remarkable growth Athletics Victoria host a gala dinner, hosted by Tim Projects – to ensure that Athletics Victoria gets the continue to work together in an effort to build and change over the past six years and her Lane and Bruce McAvaney, honouring the past best deal possible in the relocation process. The more efficient, mutually beneficial outcomes. energy and enthusiasm for the Zatopek championa. 26 previous winners were in new purpose built stadium will accommodate all The Victorian Athletics League, School Sport is unparalleled. Although she assures me that she attendance including such athletics legends as Ron levels of competition and training and will be fitted Victoria and the Victorian Masters Athletics have will still be involved in various capacities, Athletics Clarke, Rob De Castella, , Craig with stat of the art technology and equipment. A all indicated their willingness to continue to Victoria will greatly miss her passionate leadership Mottram, and . Kipgosgei three storey athletics administration building will work towards better outcomes for all of athletics. on the Board. travelled all the way from to attend the become Athletics Victoria’s home and is scheduled Special mention must be made of our close I am looking forward to what will be a very evening and competed spectacularly in the feature for completion by early to mid 2012. This relationship with Little Athletics Victoria (LAVic). I interesting and challenging year as we begin a 10,000 metres event the next night, finishing an athletics hub will also serve as the administration offer my acknowledgment and thanks to the LAVic new chapter in the history of Victorian athletics. outstanding fifth place! My thanks go to Athletics headquarters of and Little President, Gordon Major, and the LAVic General Victoria staff members Jade Borella and Tom Athletics Australia. We are now looking forward Manager, Dean Paulin, for their willingness and Nick Honey 10 Nickson for working to bring this entertaining and to establishing ourselves in the new Albert Park 11 enthusiasm to embrace our joint projects. Chief Executive Officer Development Tim Crosbie, club development manager

Club Development No new clubs were established in 2010-11, however with the completion of the Casey Fields Athletic track in Cranbourne and commencement Membership of the Morrison Reserve Athletic Centre in Mt Membership maintained the relatively high levels Evelyn, the further expansion of clubs across the achieved over the past three years, despite a outer metropolitan fringe is planned. slight reduction on 2009/10 and 2008/09. Added to this will be the formation of the The table below details the membership figures Whittlesea City Athletic Club in 2011, a club across the various categories over the past 5 emanating from the Little Athletics Centre of the years: same name based at the Meadowglen track. In a Membership by Age Group continuing trend set by South Coast Athletics and Open U20 U18 U16 U14 Total 2006–07 1781 279 582 656 368 3663 2007–08 1924 329 601 669 452 3976 2008–09 1979 374 609 723 569 4254 2009–10 2051 379 680 715 579 4404 2010–11 1995 343 623 679 533 4187

The Dual and Youth membership scheme has Casey Cardinia, Whittlesea City will be formed once again provided a strong transitional through the efforts of those currently involved with pathway for registered, or formerly registered Little Athletics, looking to provide an ongoing Little Athletes. Our clubs continue to work athletic experience for the youth in their area. closely with local Little Athletic centres to provide Throughout 2010, an emphasis of Club opportunities to experience the next step in Development was to work with the mid tier clubs athletics, through both the XCR and Track and to formulate retention strategies and drive internal Field competitions. and external communications. With many of these clubs experiencing a higher than normal At the other end of the scale, Masters aged churn rate, it is hoped that by providing further athletes are proving to be a growth area for education and assistance that a path for growth Athletics Victoria. Working closely with Victorian can be established. Masters Athletics, Athletics Victoria continues to look at the competition options available for With the biannual Country Conference Masters athletes and extend competition age planned and a series of education sessions groups when viable to do so. for metropolitan clubs, Club Development will maintain a strong focus on communication The envy of other states, Victoria’s robust club strategies and the skill development of club system provides the backbone to strong and administrators in 2011. vigorous competition. Tim Crosbie 12 13 CLUB Development MANAGER Development Matt Griffin, development officer

Coaches a new education pathway and accreditation also been well supported by a number of and sharing relationship between like minded framework. 2010 saw the roll-out of the new coaches who have given up their time to assist coaches as well as recognise the role they play in The past twelve months witnessed significant entry level “Beginning Coach” course around in the development pathway. Two additional the development of junior athletes. growth in the number of Athletics Australia the nation. As an Athletics Australia endorsed development programs were conducted with Thanks go to our squad coaches for the time Accredited Coaches registered in Victoria. An coach education provider , Athletics Victoria support from Athletics Victoria, one in Geelong, and effort contributed to the program: Steve impressive 114% increase on the previous year conducted three Beginning Coach courses - two coordinated by Lisa Verstraten (two day holiday Gaffney & Chris Brennan (sprints), Leana Joyce & was recorded as we see more coaches from Little in metropolitan Melbourne and one in Geelong. program), and one in Essendon, coordinated by Dan Martin (hurdles), Rod Griffin & Ben Toomey Athletics and schools becoming accredited and In total 77 people attended the Beginning Coach Brad Carter (two day sprints program). Thanks (distance), Anula Costa (horizontal jumps), Jill part of the Victorian coaching community. courses. go to both Lisa and Brad for their support and initiative. Taylor (), Steve Polizzi (), Elke An increase in the level of communication As an endorsed provider, Athletics Victoria is Raselli (walks), Steve Cain (throws) to schools via the Athletics Victoria schools responsible for sourcing presenters and assessors • State Representative Teams • Relay Program wrap, website and targeted emails brought to conduct the courses, as well as handle all the Victorian junior teams competing at the national about a greater awareness of the Athletics administration. Jill Taylor has been central to championships had a very successful year. The 2010/11 season saw the Australia Coach Accreditation Scheme and the this, as she has played a big hand in not only the After a strong showing at the Australian Cross introduction of the State Relay Program, targeting courses conducted by Athletics Victoria. This development of the course for Athletics Australia, Country Championships in , the track the best performed athletes over the 100m to communication had a substantial effect on the but presenting the courses for Athletics Victoria and field team at the revamped Australia All 400m events (inc. Hurdles) at the Victorian and increase in accredited coach numbers as well as and assisting fellow presenters and assessors in Schools Championships, at Doncaster, performed Australian Junior Championships and Victorian the improved numbers attending the numerous their development. extremely well to come second in the teams title All Schools. coach education courses and workshops. to . This paved the way for even To support the Beginning Coach course and fill The program was set up to: A new initiative this season was the Coach of the greater success at the Australian Junior Athletics the breech while Athletics Australia complete - Improve the experience of athletes in Championships Awards. This was established Championships in Sydney, where a record the Level two through to five courses, a series Victoria at the national championships. to acknowledge the dedication and significant size team of 430 Victorian athletes competed, of education workshops were held throughout - Increase camaraderie and team spirit among contribution that coaches provide, as well as collecting 69 gold, 62 silver and 47 bronze 2010/11. In total, 14 workshops were run, encourage coaches to have their squads support medals. Thanks go to our team managers Tim Victorian athletes at national championships. offering a wide variety of topics. These sessions the Victorian Open & AWD and Youth Track Crosbie, Michelle James, Jill Taylor, Tom Nickson, - Improve upon the disappointing set of relay were well attended attracting over 750 and Field Championships. The awards were Lavinia Petrie, Anula Costa, Stephen McMahon results recorded at the 2010 Australian Junior participants in total. Along with the support of presented to the coaches that achieved the and Leana Joyce for the fantastic job they did Athletics Championships. highest aggregate points based on top many of Victoria’s prominent coaches, the VIS managing the Athletics Victoria teams. - Provide a pathway for Victorian elite junior eight performances achieved by their athletes. and Athletics Australia also supported Athletics sprinters from state team to national team Congratulations to our 2011 winners: Victoria’s coach education program by providing • AVIS–10 Junior Development Squad guest speakers. representation in the relays. Youth Overall: Richard Huggins The AVIS-10 Junior Development Squad provided The program was assigned a team of coaches • Coaches in Schools Program talented young athletes with education on a wide Youth Track: Richard Huggins range of relevant topics as well as the opportunity who were responsible for educating the athletes The ‘Coaches in Schools’ program had a Youth Field: David Green to train with their peers in a fun and relaxed on the rules of the relays, the technique of successful year with Athletics Victoria offering Open & AWD Overall: Mandi Cole atmosphere. The squad also allowed for the passing the baton and the necessary strides schools a variety of services to motivate and required for takeoff. These coaches were Steve Open & AWD Sprints: Mandi Cole athletes’ coaches to network and share ideas. train their students. Over 20 schools took up Gaffney, Leana Joyce, Brad Carter, Chris Open & AWD Hurdles: Pam Ryan the option of either athletics team training, Athletes aged between 12 and 18 were selected Brennan, Anula Costa and Tim Matthews. elite athlete appearances or tailored coaching on the basis of achieving performance standards, Open & AWD Throws: Mike Edwards The program began well with high attendance courses. This program is invaluable for promoting similar to those required to compete at the Open & AWD Middle Distance: Richard numbers and an instant return, with a haul of six awareness of Athletics Victoria among students national championships. All athletes received Huggins gold, two silver and two bronze at the Australian looking to make athletics part of their sporting a t-shirt as recognition for their inclusion to the All Schools in the 10 relay events. This proved Open & AWD Jumps: Mark Stewart program and teachers looking for personal squad. This year’s progression has seen excellent to be no fluke however as the results at the Open & AWD Walks: Simon Baker development. participation numbers with a record 170 athletes Australian Junior Athletics Championships again selected. Multi Event: Roy Boyd Athlete Development produced impressive results - seven gold, one *Coaches must be registered under the Athletics Six squad days were conducted between May silver and four bronze medals. Victoria won The athlete development pathway and support Australia Coach Accreditation Scheme to be and October, incorporating practical and a total 12 medals of a possible 14 medals, structure for emerging junior athletes continues eligible for the awards. theory sessions. The focus of the program was including the same amount of gold as the other to gain momentum. The past 12 months saw to promote long term athlete development and states combined. • Coach Education significant growth in athlete numbers in both educate athletes on the importance of preparing 14 Over the past 18 months Athletics Australia’s the AVIS Junior Development Squad and state for the future. Parents and coaches were also Matt Griffin 15 coach accreditation program has introduced representative teams. These squads have invited to attend the sessions to foster an open Development Officer otal Male otal Female otal Membership Statistics Country Clubs O pen Male U 20 U 18 U 16 U 14 T O pen Female U 20 U 18 U 16 U 14 T Athletes Coaches O fficials Associates T Athletics victoria membership by club Athletics Chilwell 25 2 5 5 13 50 14 3 7 14 9 47 97 0 8 1 106 Ballarat Harriers 33 4 4 2 4 47 10 0 1 2 0 13 60 0 2 19 80 Ballarat YCW Harriers 35 5 7 6 7 60 19 4 8 12 9 52 112 0 8 14 133 Bellarine Athletics T&F 11 0 5 9 1 27 4 0 1 1 0 6 33 0 10 0 39 Bendigo University 5 1 1 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 1 1 9 0 2 5 16 otal Male otal Female otal

Metropolitan Clubs O pen Male U 20 U 18 U 16 U 14 T O pen Female U 20 U 18 U 16 U 14 T Athletes Coaches O fficials Associates T Bendigo YMCA Harriers 36 2 3 6 8 56 12 1 4 3 3 23 79 0 7 1 83 Athletics Essendon 66 12 17 23 8 126 25 9 14 18 15 81 207 0 11 6 227 Border Track & Field 4 0 1 1 0 6 2 0 1 0 0 3 9 0 0 1 10 Athletics Nunawading 15 2 6 7 1 31 1 2 7 5 3 18 49 0 3 1 52 Corio 5 2 2 3 2 14 5 0 3 3 6 17 31 0 4 0 34 Athletics Waverley 46 1 7 2 3 59 17 2 5 3 0 27 86 0 6 3 93 Deakin 24 1 0 0 3 28 11 3 5 2 0 21 49 0 6 4 59 Box Hill 53 16 16 17 5 108 34 12 11 8 4 69 177 0 8 3 187 Eaglehawk YMCA 16 4 4 5 9 39 14 2 7 12 10 45 84 0 8 1 87 Brunswick 7 3 2 1 3 16 7 0 2 4 3 16 32 0 12 4 49 Eureka 33 3 7 9 1 53 11 3 5 9 2 30 83 0 5 4 91 Casey Cardinia Athletics 13 2 8 6 4 33 8 2 5 6 8 29 62 0 3 0 63 Geelong Guild 20 3 5 0 0 28 15 1 5 3 0 24 52 0 10 1 63 Coburg Harriers 39 5 9 4 14 72 13 0 3 7 12 35 107 0 5 0 110 Gippsland Athletics 7 1 3 0 1 12 2 0 1 1 0 4 16 0 4 2 21 Collingwood Harriers 62 7 7 12 10 99 15 2 4 8 9 38 137 0 12 2 150 Portland Runners Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 Croydon 7 1 7 8 2 25 2 1 4 14 1 22 47 0 1 5 53 South Bendigo 13 4 3 2 10 32 9 1 2 7 7 26 58 0 9 0 61 Diamond Valley 50 7 16 16 10 99 23 6 11 13 11 64 163 0 7 1 168 South Coast Athletics 11 3 8 5 5 32 7 2 6 8 9 32 64 0 9 0 69 Doncaster 26 9 10 15 4 64 11 7 16 14 11 59 123 0 3 2 129 South West Athletics 2 2 2 3 1 10 1 0 2 2 0 5 15 0 1 0 15 Traralgon Harriers 27 2 1 1 2 33 19 0 0 1 0 20 53 0 0 91 144 East Melbourne Harriers 1 2 9 16 16 44 0 0 0 0 1 1 45 0 0 3 49 Wellington Athletics 5 2 1 4 4 16 2 0 2 2 7 13 29 0 0 4 34 Frankston 21 6 14 9 5 55 7 2 8 20 13 50 105 0 5 1 110 Wendouree 27 3 5 10 11 56 9 2 4 6 9 30 86 0 8 0 92 Glenhuntly 81 9 13 7 14 124 44 8 13 23 3 91 215 0 11 2 229 Wodonga 9 3 3 2 0 19 10 2 5 3 3 23 42 0 0 3 45 Haileybury 20 2 0 0 0 22 5 0 1 1 0 7 29 0 2 9 40 Independent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Specialist Group Ivanhoe Harriers 12 0 2 0 2 17 1 1 1 0 0 3 20 0 3 1 23 APS Old Collegians 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Keilor St Bernards 27 2 6 6 12 54 20 5 9 14 21 69 123 0 6 1 126 Ballarat Walkers Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Knox Athletics 54 12 23 22 8 119 27 8 12 21 11 79 198 0 7 1 207 Bendigo Athletic Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 Maccabi 8 2 4 3 11 28 5 0 3 2 6 16 44 0 3 0 47 Bendigo Walkers Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Malvern Harriers 19 2 2 2 1 26 8 0 2 1 0 11 37 0 3 7 48 Burramine Sports Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 Geelong Cross Country Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Meadowglen Sporting Club 5 2 3 2 1 13 2 0 1 1 1 5 18 0 1 9 27 Geelong Walkers Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Melbourne University 45 8 3 1 0 57 39 6 5 2 1 53 110 0 5 0 115 Hippo Athletic Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mentone 30 2 7 2 2 43 7 1 10 3 1 22 65 0 1 1 66 Knox Road Runners 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 Mornington Peninsula 11 1 2 7 7 28 2 0 2 2 1 7 35 0 1 2 38 Parallel Sports Incorporated 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 Oakleigh 20 0 4 0 1 25 4 0 0 0 0 4 29 0 2 0 30 Peninsula Gift 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Old Melburnians 15 7 20 17 2 61 1 0 0 1 0 2 63 0 2 0 64 Rye Sports & Social Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 Old Scotch Collegians 29 6 5 6 4 50 1 1 0 0 0 2 52 0 0 0 52 Stawell & Ararat Cross Country Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 Old Xaverians 20 6 14 23 17 80 13 0 0 0 0 13 93 0 1 0 94 Stawell Athletic Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Preston 15 2 6 5 6 34 6 3 8 3 8 28 62 0 6 1 68 Victorian Athletic League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Richmond Harriers 31 3 3 2 1 41 13 0 2 1 0 16 57 0 5 1 59 Victorian Business Runners Inc. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 Ringwood 36 7 7 10 4 64 18 4 2 4 5 33 97 0 13 3 111 Victorian Cross Country League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ruyton 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 6 10 24 24 0 1 0 25 Victorian Milers Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sandringham 14 2 9 9 0 34 8 4 8 7 1 28 62 0 12 2 73 Victorian Race Walking Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 South Melbourne 34 0 0 1 1 37 8 1 0 0 5 14 51 0 1 2 53 Victorian Road Runners 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 St Kevins 28 9 10 5 3 55 1 0 0 0 0 1 56 0 2 0 56 Warrnambool 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St Stephens Harriers 22 3 9 1 1 38 12 5 5 1 0 23 61 0 6 0 64 Woady Yaloak 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 Victorian Masters 10 0 0 0 0 10 9 0 0 0 0 9 19 0 3 3 24 Woodside Gift 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Western Athletics 32 7 8 9 13 69 17 5 8 19 15 64 133 0 2 12 148 Total 1377 219 364 354 278 2606 618 124 259 325 255 1581 4187 482 283 285 5176 Williamstown 5 5 6 4 0 20 7 2 2 2 0 13 33 0 6 2 40 16 Recreational Runners 14618 17 TOTAL MEMBERSHIP 19794 Athletics Victoria continued to assist schools with the provision of officials and equipment under the ‘Officials in Schools’ Program, for their track and field and cross country carnivals. This program allows teachers and staff to concentrate on other important issues at events and provides athletes with competition conducted in a fair and regulated environment.

A significant number of officials from Victoria officiated at national events - at local and interstate locations- and provided their services in a quiet and professional manner, further enhancing their reputation as being amongst Officials the best officials in Australia. Richard Lawysz, Sub Committee Manager, Officials An end of year officials’ function was to & Don blyth, Officials development manager celebrate the efforts and achievements of our dedicated workers. Years of service awards During 2010/11 officials lent their considerable The majority of the participants in the training were presented to a number of officials. Under support to a wide range of athletics activities sessions held in Hamilton and Warrnambool the Officials Rewards Program those officials throughout the state. They gave willingly of their were from Little Athletics. While we may not who made the greatest contribution, in terms time on a voluntary basis to enable athletes to see these officials involved in metropolitan of volunteer hours spent officiating, were compete in a safe and friendly environment. competition, we are hopeful that they will rewarded. be involved in local and school meets as The recruitment and training of officials well as future Victorian Country Athletics Officials of the Year winners were: continued through the ‘Cred-Up & Cash Championships. Up’ program. Under this program, informal • Female Official : Sarah Davis education sessions were provided, followed by To provide challenging and rewarding • Male Official : Peter Westwood open-book tests. Having successfully completed opportunities for our officials, we again one or more of these tests, the officials became appointed the key officials for the AV Shield • New Official : Maureen Austin accredited under the national accreditation Competition in the metropolitan regions. Many of our officials have officiated at the scheme. To encourage the new officials to put The knowledge and skills at the regions were home of athletics – Olympic Park – for a their new found knowledge to practical use we enhanced by the willingness of some officials number of years and have mixed feelings that gave them free membership, suggested that they to move between venues. Country regions Olympic Park will close as an athletics venue in officiate at a local competition and provided continued to appoint their own officials and coming months. However, they look forward to them with mentoring by senior officials. provided a high level of support to athletes. officiating at our new home at Albert Park. This program resulted in 84 new officials joining The Victorian Country Athletics Championships our ranks. were held in Ballarat and local officials were strongly supported by significant numbers of For existing officials, we offered Level C metropolitan officials. Richard Lawysz Administration and Technical courses – the first Sub Committee Manager, officials time that these courses had been provided for a The XCR’10 season brought together our number of years. registered athletes and other participants who competed by invitation, bridging the gap Don Blyth Upgrading of officials knowledge and skills between formalised athletics and recreation officials development manager was done by providing education sessions at runners. Again, our officials played a major role Level B to selected Level C officials who had in conducting these events. A major change demonstrated their capabilities as officials. was the introduction of the AVETS chip timing system which meant that fewer officials were Under these programs, a total of 261 officiating involved in manual tasks and had the benefit of qualifications were awarded results being completed in much quicker time. This new-age technology will result in fresh In recognition of the skills of Little Athletics challenges for officials interested in learning to officials, those already committed officials were operate the system. invited to participate in all training sessions and 18 to offer their services as officials in Athletics 19 Victoria competition. program (2009 – 34 events). Pro-rata event Finally, the most commented success of the entries rose (2010 – 15 teams per event; 2009 season was the scoreboard at the AV Shield – 13 teams per event), and the response from Final, which provided live updates of team schools was that a one-day event was optimal scorings throughout the competition, and added as it minimised student’s time spent away from impetus to every athlete’s performance. It added school. A similar competition format will return to the drama and excitement surrounding in 2011, with expectations of entry numbers to each age-groups’ competition, as athletes rise. worked to better their team’s position in the overall standings. This is a concept that will be Contrary to the trend across the year’s schools investigated and look to be implemented across events, the adidas All Schools Track & Field all regions for regular season competition. Championships recorded a decrease in participation numbers. The revised format of the Turning attention to the athletes and clubs, Australian All-Schools Athletics Championships congratulations to the following teams that won had the anticipated adverse affect on event 2010/11 Athletics Victoria Shield Premierships: entry numbers (2010 – 2019; 2009 – 2214). The new national event allowed for only two 2010-11 Shield Premiers Competitions athletes per event, per state to be selected in Michelle James, CompetitionS manager, KHAN SHARP, CHAMPIONSHIPS COMMITTEE & under 14, under 16 and under 18 age-groups. Women Men MARIAN O’SHAUGHNESSY, SUMMER COMMITTEE Previously, selection for the national schools event was based on obtaining performance Div 1 Box Hill AC St Kevins AC Arguably the most active competition calendar which were held at Albert Park for the first time. standards. Under 15 and under 17 age-groups Div 2 Preston AC Preston AC across the nation, Athletics Victoria conducted Compared to 2009, an additional nine teams were also dropped from the program at the Div 3 Old Xaverians AC over 100 competitions in the past 12 months. competed at the championships, with spectators national event. It was these two age-groups 40+ Collingwood Harriers Athletics Victoria continues to strive to create and athletes providing positive feedback about that showed the largest drop in participation and maintain a vibrant competition schedule the inner-city venue. With Athletics Victoria’s numbers at state level, highlighting a strong U20 Western Athletics Doncaster AC that provides opportunities for athletes of all imminent move to the new State Athletics Centre correlation between national level competition U18 Bendigo Region Knox Athletics ages and abilities. in the same precinct, Albert Park will be a venue opportunities and entry numbers at a state U16 Bendigo Region Knox Athletics we look to maintain for this event in the coming event. In spite of the participation decrease, the As an overview, the lure of competing at U14 Preston AC Collingwood Harriers years. In the overall team standings, Ruyton championships itself worked to schedule, with Olympic Park for the ‘last time’ proved popular, Girls ‘School (Girls), Marcellin College (Boys) many first-time competitors remarking on the with participation levels increasing at all major and The Peninsula School (Co-Educational) positive and friendly competition environment championships. Looking forward, we hope reigned supreme. provided by Athletics Victoria and its officials. Country Championships the opportunity to compete at the new State Athletics Centre at Albert Park will also entice Continuing the increased participation numbers Ballarat played host to the 2011 Victorian greater numbers at championships in season of winter events, the adidas All Schools Cross AV Shield Country Athletics Championships, with 607 athletes (2010 – 486) contesting a total of 2011/12. The challenge beyond that will be to Country Championships grew in numbers from Building on the changes made in season maintain such numbers, when the novelty of the 2009 (1225 athletes), with an additional 26 1934 events (2010 – 1798 events). Once again 2009/10, the model for AV Shield has the country clubs demonstrated a strong level new venue starts to fade. athletes running (2010 – 1251). Seven of the continued to be refined over the past 12 of camaraderie, creating a fun and friendly 12 age-group fields all recorded increased months. Although inclement weather plagued athlete numbers, with the boys under 14 atmosphere for the duration of the competition. adidas All Schools much of the season, regions worked hard to Participation was a priority for all clubs, and division showing the largest growth (2010 – re-schedule competition and afford athletes the it was pleasing to see the majority of athletes Athletics Victoria’s partnership with adidas 198; 2009 – 163). The championships also opportunity to compete as regularly as possible. supporting their club mates from the sidelines to present the six event Victorian All Schools saw Athletics Victoria introduce chip-timing to when not competing themselves. Championship series entered its second year in schools event for the first time, which was well During rounds of adverse weather, the SMS 2010. Across the board, all events were again received. Despite some initial delays in posting notification system was successful in alerting Congratulations to Eaglehawk YMCA Athletic well-supported, with four of the championships results on the day, the chip-timing system allows members of competition postponements in their Club who won both the Men’s and Women’s increasing in competitor numbers from 2009. for faster results processing and posting as the region. overall club championships and in turn claimed Returning to Jells Park for the second year, field numbers continue to increase. The ‘tent’ Replacing the region final with a thirteenth the Margaret Saunders Cup for the fourth the adidas All Schools Cross Country Relay village that emerged around the finishing area round of competition also proved successful, consecutive year. Lachlan Connell (South Coast Championships again proved popular with created an ideal amphitheatre for the race finish adding extra value to each regular season Athletic Club) and Natalie Debeljuh (Corio competing teams. The spectator friendly shoot. Strong supporter numbers combined round for clubs vying for an AV Shield Final Athletic Club) were awarded the Australia Day venue saw 243 teams contest boys and girls with adidas’ largest event day activation berths. The change rewarded clubs that medals for their outstanding achievements events across four age-groups. Ruyton Girls activities made for an enthusiastic and festive consistently fielded teams across the season, during the Championships. atmosphere. Ruyton Girls’ School and Marcellin School and Marcellin College continued their and saw many new faces and teams competing On behalf of Athletics Victoria, thank you to the College claimed the respective boys and girls impressive winning streak, winning the overall at the season-ending AV Shield Final. Ballarat Region local organizing committee for girls and boys titles respectively. The Peninsula overall titles, while the co-educational crown Amendments to the age-group rulings – all their hard work in creating and facilitating School showed depth across both genders and was shared by Carey Baptist Grammar and allowing athletes to compete only in their default the three day competition. age-groups to win the co-educational overall Caulfield Grammar. age-group or up one – benefited the overall title. Moving to Olympic Park, the adidas All Schools competition, simplifying the administration of 20 Similar team numbers (244) contested the Track Relay Championships were a scaled back teams at both a club and organisation level. 21 adidas All Schools Road Relay Championships, version compared to previous years, with a The rule has also encouraged clubs to recruit new one-day format and a simplified 22 event and grow teams across all age-groups. Competitions Michelle James, Competition manager, KHAN SHARP, CHAMPIONSHIPS COMMITTEE MANAGER & MARIAN O’SHAUGHNESSY, SUMMER COMMITTEE MANAGER Victorian Track & Field Victorian Masters The summer championship season opened Reversing the decrease in participation levels with the revamped Victorian Track Relay from 2010, the Victorian Masters Track & Championships. Re-located to a suburban venue Field Championships saw an increase in both in Doncaster, the championships also embraced athlete and event entry numbers in 2011. 324 a new standalone format, after previously being competitors (2010 – 295) contested the two-day incorporated into the individual track and field championships at Reischiek’s Reserve, Doncaster, championship program. Similar to the schools with solid competition across all age-groups. A equivalent, a reduced competition program was total of 1145 event entries were received this year, implemented, which was well supported. After compared to 1053 one year prior. positive feedback, it is hoped this championship Like last season, the Athletics Victoria Overage will continue to strengthen in participation levels Relay Championships were combined with the in coming years. Victorian Masters Association Weight Pentathlon. As earlier mentioned, the lure of one last run, Although entry numbers were small, the morale jump or throw at Olympic Park proved powerful, was high and with increased support from clubs, as both the Victorian Youth Track & Field this event has immense potential to grow. Championships and Victorian Open Track & At an organisational level, the partnership between Field Championships recorded strong increases Athletics Victoria and the Victorian Masters in participation levels. The youth championship Association continues to strengthen, and both saw 912 athletes (2009 – 852) combine for organisations have every confidence so too will a total of 1917 event entries, across a tightly the success and participation levels in both these packed, three-day program. Most pleasing was championships going forward. the strong support shown to the Championships by Little Athletics Victoria, with many of their Thankyou members having their first experience at an AV competition at this meet. In what has been another busy and successful 12 months in Victorian athletics, I would like to In Athletics Victoria’s last ever meet at Olympic thank Alan and Yvonne Glover, Marg Dunbar Park, 584 athletes (2010 – 474) combined for and Ronda Jenkins for the enormous amount 851 event entries (2010 – 673) at the Victorian of time they dedicated to assisting me prior to Open Track & Field Championships. Many of Championship and other major competitions. our national team members returned to compete at Olympic Park at the Championships, which Thank you to all of Athletics Victoria’s officials, provided invaluable experience to many of club helpers and volunteers that have given their our emerging junior and club level athletes. time throughout the season, your dedication, The scheduling of the IAAF Melbourne Track knowledge and assistance is highly valued. Classic worked both for and against our open Thank you to all members of the XCR, Summer championships. While it saw some event fields and Championship Committees, for your bolstered with interstate athletes, it also saw patience, persistence and devotion to continually other fields depleted of athletes that prioritised striving to improve the quality of competitions running at the Track Classic over vying for a offered to our athletes. state title, and opted not to back-up for the state Finally I would like to thank the Athletics Victoria championships. office staff for their invaluable assistance and At the open multi-event championships a mini support over the past twelve months. participation boom was experienced, with overall event entries doubling. In 2011, 17 men (2010 – 10) contested the open , while 10 women (2010 – 3) contested the women’s Michelle James . Similar participation numbers at the CompetitionS manager youth multi-event championship did not result, 22 with only a handful of competitors entered across 23 all age-groups and events. Victorian Records Victorian Records Broken in 2010-11 Broken in 2010-11

Men Women Sam Baines 110m Hurdles State U20 13.56 10/7/10 Hana Basic 100 mts State U15 11.92 4/12/10 Jed Bews Pole Vault Country U17 - U20 4.65 4/12/10 Monica Cilione Javelin State U17 52.16 12/3/11 Jed Bews Pole Vault Country U18 - U20 4.70 22/1/11 Tessa Consedine 400m Hurdles Country U17 60.05 20/2/11 Jackson Bews Pole Vault Country U20 4.75 5/2/11 Emma Coogan Pole Vault Country U16 3.30 EQ 23/1/11 Andrew Bialecki Javelin State U13 49.37 7/11/10 Emma Coogan Pole Vault Country U16 U17 3.40 29/1/11 Damien Birkinhead State U18 Country U18 20.89 18/8/10 Natalie Debeljuh Hammer Country Open 57.65 6/3/11 Damien Birkinhead Shot Put State U18 Country U18 21.31 7/11/10 Sarah Ferrier State U15 12.32 4/12/10 Damien Birkinhead Shot Put State U18 Country U18 21.57 21/11/10 Sarah Ferrier State U15 6.08 5/12/10 Damien Birkinhead Shot Put State U18 Country U18 21.97 11/12/10 Cassie Fien 1/2 Country Open 71.45 4/7/10 Damien Birkinhead Shot Put State U19 U20 Country U19 U20 19.81 25/2/11 Madeleine Lawson Pole Vault Country U15 3.15 5/12/10 Nathan Brill 3000m Walk State U15 U16 12.32.06 27/2/11 Madeleine Lawson Pole Vault Country U15 3.20 23/1/11 David Brock Decathlon State U17 U18 6722 pts 6/3/11 Madeleine Lawson Pole Vault Country U15 =U16 U17 3.40 29/1/11 Brodie Cross Pole Vault State U17 4.85 5/2/11 Madeline Lawson Pole Vault Country U16-Open 3.70 24/2/11 Brodie Cross Pole Vault State U17 =U18 5.00 5/3/11 Paris McCathrion Pole Vault State U16 3.95 24/2/11 Brodie Cross Pole Vault State U17 U18 5.05 12/3/11 Jemima Montag 3000m Walk State U13 14.35.20 6/11/10 Wesley Graeme Long Jump Country U13 =5.33 26/2/11 Kimberley Mulhall Discus State U20 56.84 11/4/10 Discus State Open 66.45 5/9/10 Eleanor Patterson High Jump State U15 Country U15 =U16 1.78 6/1/11 Cory Lee Discus State U13 46.47 7/5/10 Eleanor Patterson High Jump State U15 Country U15 U16 = 1.78 26/2/11 Nicholas Milton 200m Hurdles State U14 & Country U14 28.55 6/11/10 Eleanor Patterson High Jump State U15 U16 Country U15 U16 =U17 1.82 12/3/11 Nicholas Milton 90m Hurdles State U14 & Country U14 12.68 4/12/10 Eleanor Patterson High Jump State U15 U16 Country U15 U16 U17 =1.82 14/3/11 Nicholas Milton 90m Hurdles Country U14 12.81 4/12/10 Anna-Marie Rice 200m Hurdles State U14 Country U14 29.37 13/3/11 Nicholas Milton 200m Hurdles State U14 & Country U14 28.05 21/1/11 Daniela Roman 90m Hurdles State U16 12.75 12/3/11 Michael Mullett 400 mts State U14 51.85 12/3/11 Margaret Satupai Shot Put State U20 U19 16.33 23/9/10 Michael Mullett 200 mts State U14 23.10 13/3/11 Margaret Satupai Shot Put State U20 U19 16.43 9/10/10 Taishi Nakase Triple Jump State U13 11.86 11/3/11 Sophie Taylor 200 mts Country U16-U19 24.27 5/3/11 Alexander Rowe 800 mts State U19 1.46.28 3/3/11 Sophie Taylor 200 mts Country U16-U19 24.15 11/3/11 Vic State Team 4x100 Relay State U14 45.83 4/12/10 Vic State Team 4x100 Relay State U16 47.10 4/12/10 Vic State Team Swedish Relay State U18 1.57.59 5/12/10 Vic State Team Swedish Relay State U18 2.14.46 5/12/10 Vic State Team Swedish Relay State U16 2.15.61 5/12/10 Lisa Weightman 1/2 Marathon State Open 69.00 4/7/10

24 25 Summer Awards athletics victoria

Victorian Track & Field Country Track & Field Victorian School Track & Field Championships Championships Trophies

Sir Frank Beaurepaire Trophy Frank P Brown Memorial Trophy Margaret Saunders Country Cup Maisie McQuiston Foundation Trophy Female Open Outstanding Championship Athlete & Rob Fildes Trophy Country Club Championship Aggregate Female Most Outstanding Championship Tamsyn Lewis (SAN) Male Open Decathlon Champion Eaglehawk YMCA Athletics Club Sarah Ferrier Steve Cain (STK) John Park Memorial Cup VWAAA Ex Athletes Cup Elmar E. Rahn Memorial Trophy Male Open Outstanding Championship Athlete H B Selby Trophy Female Country Club Championship Aggregate Male Best Championship Performance Dale Stevenson (FKN) Female Open Heptathlon Champion Eaglehawk YMCA Athletics Club Damien Birkinhead Ashleigh Hamilton (DIV) H.H Hunter Shield David Kitt Memorial Trophy Relay Shield Open Club Championship Aggregate Aileen Kennedy Memorial Trophy Male Country Club Championship Aggregate Female School Relay Championship Aggregate Glenhuntly Athletics Club Female U18 Multi Event Champion Eaglehawk YMCA Athletics Club Caulfield Grammar School Tanya Higgs (EAG) Female Youth Athlete of the Joyce Lockyer Memorial Shield Relay Shield Aileen Kennedy Memorial Trophy Championship Overall Performance/Encouragement Field Events Male School Relay Championship Aggregate Female U16 Multi Event Champion Monique Cilione (KSB) Jed Bews (GLG) Melbourne Grammar School No Competitor Male Youth Athlete of the Australia Day Awards Championship VAA Relay Shield Female Athlete of the Meet Jack Sheridan (KNA) Male Club Championship Aggregate Doncaster Athletics Club Natalie Debeljuh (COR) Female Open/U20 Athlete of the Male Athlete of the Meet Doris Carter Trophy Championship Lachie Connell (SCA) Brooke Stratton (KNA) Female Open 4x100m Championship Athletics Essendon Stuart Hunter Memorial Shield Male Open/U20 Athlete of the Most Outstanding Athlete Under 16 Maisie McQuiston Trophy Championship Hein Reimert (EKA) Damien Birkinhead (COR) Female U18 4x100m Championship Diamond Valley Athletics Club Phyllis Cantwell Shield Lillian Neville Trophy Female Open Club Championship Aggregate Female U16 4x100m Championship Box Hill Athletics Club Eaglehawk YMCA Athletics Club Phyllis Akers Cup Jess Reing Trophy Female U18 Outstanding Championship Athlete Female U14 4x100m Championship Monique Cilione (KSB) Diamond Valley Athletics Club Ex Athletes Trophy L.C. Mills Trophy Female U18 Outstanding Championship Performance Female Open 4x400m Championship Monique Cilione (KSB) Glenhuntly Athletics Club

Sir Raymond Connelly Trophy Evelyn Morris Trophy Female U16 Outstanding Championship Athlete Female U18 4x400m Championship Eleanor Patterson (SCA) Doncaster Athletics Club

Emily Crockett Memorial Trophy Doris Mulcahy Cup Female Open 100m Champion Female U16 4x400m Championship Sophie Taylor (EAG) Eaglehawk YMCA

Hector Hogan Trophy Pat McDonnell Trophy Male Open 100m Champion Female U14 4x400m Championship Aaron Rouge-Serret (ATE) Frankston Athletics Club

26 W H Brown Memorial Trophy George Knott Trophy 27 Male Open 1500m Champion 5000m Track Walk Championship Daniel Clark (BOH) Rhydian Cowley (GHY) Cross Country & Road Racing XCR Tim Crosbie, XCR Committee Manager

Overview Several years of consistent growth came to an XCR’10 saw the introduction of the “AVETS” end with the XCR’10 series recording a 3.7% chip timing system to our events and although reduction in participation rates as compared to problematical at times, the investment Athletics XCR’09. The series still recorded the second Victoria has made in the system will benefit the highest participation rate in Athletics Victoria’s Victorian athletic community for many years to history of road and cross country racing, and come. was some 56.7% ahead of the 2000 season a decade before. Overall, the series continued to set the benchmark for road and cross country racing Scheduling issues, primarily related to a late in Australia. With a small but dedicated events start to the series, and continued problems team behind each race, and the support of securing Sandown Racecourse as a venue, lead clubs across Victoria, there is no doubt the XCR to three occasions where events were held on series provides a stimulating race environment consecutive weekends. This no doubt lead to a and good value for money for competitors. reduction in participation but was unavoidable due to calendar constraints.

Participation by Event % Diff to % Diff to % Diff to % Diff to Rd Venue Event Type 2010 2009 2008 2005 2000 2009 2008 2005 2000 1 Jells Park Relay 892 945 939 797 590 -5.6 -5.0 11.9 51.2 2 Lardner Park Cross Country 677 788 667 592 524 -14.1 1.5 14.4 29.2 3 Sandown Road Race 975 1035 862 638 539 -5.8 13.1 52.8 80.9 4 Lake Wendree Road Race 681 723 659 517 418 -5.8 3.3 31.7 62.9 5 Bendigo Relay 584 545 572 370 301 7.2 2.1 57.8 94.0 6 Bundoora Cross Country 533 539 490 440 401 -1.1 8.8 21.1 32.9 7 Brimbank Cross Country 569 611 711 439 468 -6.9 -20.0 29.6 21.6 8 Sandown Relay 793 776 828 685 627 2.2 -4.2 15.8 26.5 9 Burnley Road Race 434 390 346 260 187 11.3 25.4 66.9 132.1 10 The Tan Relay 922 969 908 704 N/A -4.9 1.5 31.0 N/A Total participation 7060 7321 6982 5442 4055 -3.6 1.1 29.7 74.1 Average participation per event 706 732 698 544 451 -3.6 1.1 29.7 56.7 28 29 Summary With Athletics Victoria experiencing an overall time in the past decade. Importantly, AV have XCR reduction in membership for 2010-11 it is been able to establish a series of strong Tim Crosbie, XCR Committee Manager perhaps no surprise that the XCR’10 relationships with Parks Victoria who play a key participation witnessed a decline as compared role in our ability to deliver cross country Our second trip to Lake Wendouree for the to XCR’09. With the general increase across courses and events. Venues & Participation the board in road racing events around 5k/15k road races was also a great success. After five years as AV Winter/XCR Manager I will With a new level of co-operation existing Australia, linking to AV membership isn’t really Paul Hayes and his crew from Ballarat YCW be stepping down in 2011. Hamish Beaumont between Athletics Victoria and Parks Victoria, the best measuring stick as it’s a stated intention Harriers, together with the City Of Ballarat’s will take over the reigns and I wish him well in Brimbank Park returned as a competition venue of the series that we provide for and embrace Bernie Blood, ensure smooth running for the AV what can be a challenging, but overall for the first time since 2002. The tough course, non-members. staff and officials by the tremendous amount of rewarding role within Victorian and Australian taking in the infamous hill, proved popular with pre-event and event day work they contribute. Greater penetration into the ‘fun run’ market athletics. those who raced and it is hoped the venue will continues to be a goal of the XCR committee, see increased participation levels in 2011 due to Divisions & Grading with the inclusion of ‘fun runner’ friendly events it’s proximity to the CBD and excellent facilities. a high priority. As such the development of the I would like to thank the staff of Athletics Victoria The broad principle of the two up & two down XCR calendar around, and working with, and various members of the XCR Committee for The SKINS Sandown 10k was once again the promotion/relegation system continued for existing major events will continue. their ongoing support, so too the AV officials XCR’10. Yet again, this system provided great who provide such great service to the distance largest event conducted during the series. With Like any aspect of life, communication and interest at both ends of the ladders as teams running community in this state. Thanks also to close to 1000 participants, Sandown was some 50 relationship building are critical to the success either vied for premierships or battled to avoid the team managers and athletes from all clubs participants ahead of the Tan Relays which continues of the XCR series. This extends from our relegation. that have provided such great support and to be a fantastic race to conclude the series. dealings with the hard working team managers encouragement as we progressively re- that keep our clubs ticking, through to the Our congratulations go to the Geelong Region engineered the competition since 2005. Despite an overall reduction in numbers the various government and statutory bodies we and Glenhuntly for taking out the Men’s and Coliban Relay, Sandown Relay and deal with to organise events. It is pleasing to Women’s Division One premierships respectively. report that with the exception of the Sandown Advanced Freight all grew in For Geelong this represents their return to the Finally, thanks to my wife who has often lead the Racecourse, our dealings with the other key life of a cross country widow and has provided 2010. The Ekiden Relay continues to be a top spot after Box Hill have dominated the stakeholders in our event planning and wonderful support and advice for the past five highlight event for many clubs and although competition for a number of years. organising were stronger in 2010 than at any 2010 witnessed the most appalling weather years. conditions experienced in the last decade, the Fifteen separate clubs took out the 22 atmosphere at this race is certainly second to premierships decided across the various divisions none. Our thanks go to the Bendigo Region for and age categories. Six premierships were their continued efforts in staging a unique event awarded to regional clubs, further highlighting on the AV calendar. the state based nature of the XCR series. Tim Crosbie XCR Committee XCR’10 Premiers Women Men

Division 1 Geelong Region Glenhuntly Division 2 Frankston Glenhuntly Division 3 Coburg Harriers South Melbourne Division 4 Athletics Waverley Keilor St Bernards Division 5 South Coast Athletics Division 6 South Melbourne Division 7 Athletics Waverley Over 40 Athletics Waverley Collingwood Harriers Over 50 Keilor St Bernards Under 20 Richmond Harriers St Stephens Harriers Under 18 Ballarat YCW Ballarat YCW Under 16 Eureka Western Athletics Under 14 Geelong Region Doncaster

30 31 XCR Awards athletics victoria

Victorian XCR Championships Award Marion Patterson Trophy Walk Trophies Men 45+ Champion Athlete Female Marathon Championship George Saunders Trophy Michael Wheatley (MPA) Kristin Wyatt (CHI) Betty Newman Trophy Champion Female Winter Athlete Womens Walking Team Aggregate Kathryn Ewels (TRH) Colleen Stephens Award J.C. Draper Memorial Trophy Eaglehawk YMCA Athletics Club Women 50+ Champion Athlete Male 10K Road Championship Avis Redman Trophy Lola Downes Trophy Coleen Stephens (BHA) Mark Tucker (GER) Women Open Champion Athlete Best U16 Girl Kathryn Ewels (TRH) Trevor Vincent Award S.C. Reeve Perpetual Trophy Jmara Hockley-Samon (CHI) Men 50+ Champion Athlete Male 8K CC Championship Norm Goble Trophy Athletics Victoria Trophy Michael McIntyre (KSB) & Michael Bialczak Toby Rayner (GHY) Most Points in Mens AV Championships Champion Male Winter Athlete (COL) Stephen Kelly (BOH) Trophy Stuart Kollmorgen (COL) Peter Battrick Award Male Road Relay Championship Tom Daintry Trophy Stewart Fraser Trophy Men 55+ Champion Athlete Geelong Region Best U14 First Year Walker Women U20 Champion Athlete Peter Gaffney (KSB) Jaimie Vernon (ATE) Ron Clarke Trophy Zoe Boldiston (SBE) & Jemima Montag (MAC) Ian Upton Award Female Road Relay Championship Joan Beretta Trophy Men 60+ Champion Athlete Glenhuntly Athletics Club Women U18 Champion Athlete Peter Moore (RIC) Amy Cashin (WES) XCR School Trophies Lillian Neville Trophy George Thomas Memorial Trophy Cross Country Teams Champions Joan Beretta Shield Men U18 Champion Athlete Glenhuntly Athletics Club Female School CC Total Points Cameron Smith (FKN) Ruyton Girls’ School Eddie Moore Trophy Joyce Davis Trophy Male 16K CC Championship Geoff Walker Trophy Women U16 Champion Athlete Liam Adams (ATE) Male School CC Total Points Laura Butler (KSB) Marcellin College Jack Biggins Trophy Joe Carmody Trophy Male 15K Road Championship Robbie Morgan Morris Shield Men U16 Champion Athlete Liam Adams (ATE) Co-educational School CC Total Points Luke Percy (KNA) Carey Baptist Grammar & Caulfield Grammar AV Trophy Frank Chapman Trophy Female 15K Road Championship La Trobe University Trophy Women U14 Champion Athlete Kathryn Ewels (TRH) Girls U18 School CC Team Champions Leigh Roux (COB) Christian College Geelong Phyllis Andersson Trophy Bendigo Building Society Trophy Women U16 Road Relay Team La Trobe University Trophy Men U14 Champion Athlete Coburg Harriers Boys U18 School CC Team Champions Troy McGill (MPA) Marcellin College Mark Shilston Trophy Lavinia Petrie Award Male 12K CC Championship Women 40+ Champion Athlete Stephen Kelly (BOH) Julie Norney (BOH) Harrison Jones Trophies Neil Ryan Award Female Open Handicap Winner Men 40+ Champion Athlete Ilka Barr (MUU) James Atkinson (AWA) Female U20 Handicap Winner Margaret Dunbar Award Alexandra Berry (SSH) Women 45+ Champion Athlete Female U16 Handicap Winner Sue Clark (MPA) & Jo-Anne Keely (BER) Laura Butler (KSB)

32 33 Results & Highlights Network Coaches 1st April 2010 – 31st October 2010 • 13 VIS athletes were selected to the Tim Matthews, Mandi Cole, John Eden, Australian Track & Field Team to compete at Uwe Hohn, Nic Bideau, Bruce Scriven, Gus the Games. Puopolo, Ray Treacy, Vasily Grischenkov, Eric Hollingsworth, Mark Stewart, Richard Huggins, • Seven medals were won by VIS athletes. Chris Wardlaw, Simon Baker, Adam Larcom, - Benn Harradine – Gold, Discus Dick Telford. - – Gold, Javelin 1st November 2010 – 31st March 2011 Victorian - – Gold, 4 x 400m Relay Tim Matthews, Mandi Cole, John Eden, James - Sean Wroe – Silver, 400m Karageorgiou, Nic Bideau, Gus Puopolo, - – Silver, T54 1500m Jeremy Oliver, Mark Stewart, Richard Huggins, Chris Wardlaw, Adam Larcom, Justin Rinaldi, of - Dale Stevenson – Bronze, Shot Put Russell Stratton, Steve Gaffney, Dick Telford. Institute Sport - Lisa Weightman – Bronze, Marathon STATE PERFORMANCE COORDINATOR, Derek Boothroyd • Four VIS athletes attained top eight performances. Athlete Service Providers - – 4th, F32-34/52/53 Shot Put Athletics – Track & Field Athletes Medical Services - Aaron Rouge-Serret – 4th, 4 x 100m Relay The primary aims of the Victorian Institute For the scholarship period 1st Dr. Adam Castricum of Sport (VIS) Track and Field program are November 2009 - 31st October 2010 - Aaron Rouge-Serret – 5th, 100m Dr. Peter Harcourt to provide the highest level of support to Jarrod Bannister, , Kelly - Collis Birmingham – 6th, 5000m Dr. Anik Shawdon Victoria’s elite track and field athletes and to Cartwright, Richard Coleman, Michelle Dr. Greg Hickey VIS Athletes won 35% of all medals won by the improve performances at major international Errichiello, Mark Fountain, , Benn Australian Track & Field Team. athletics events including Olympic, Paralympic Harradine, , Craig Huffer, Massage and Commonwealth Games, International , , Trychelle Kingdom, 2011 IPC World Championships Arnaud Domage Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Blake Lucas, , Kaila McKnight, Brydee • Eight VIS athletes were selected to the Jim Stevanovski Championships and International Paralympic Moore, , , Jeffrey Australian Track & Field Team to compete at Committee (IPC) World Championships. Riseley, Jessica Rothwell, Aaron Rouge-Serret, the Championships. Nutrition , Lisa Weightman, , Jodi • Eight medals were won by VIS athletes. Kylie Andrew The Program Willis-Roberts, Sean Wroe. - Richard Colman – Gold, 800m The program is recognised as the high For the Scholarship Period 1st Athlete Career & Education performance service provider for Victorian November 2010 – 31st October 2011 - – Gold, T42 100m Daniel Kowolski athletes under the Athletics Australia High (new World Record) Sam Baines, Jarrod Bannister, Collis Birmingham, [To December 31st 2010] Performance Plan. - Kelly Cartwright – Gold, F42 Long Jump Kelly Cartwright, Richard Colman, Benn Marina Matheos - Madeleine Hogan – Gold, F46 Javelin This year, the main priorities of the program Harradine, Madeleine Hogan, Trychelle Kingdom, [From January 2nd 2011] were to maximise athlete performances at the Blake Lucas, Daniel Martin, Kaila McKnight, - Richard Colman – Silver, T53 400m Nathan Heaney 2010 Commonwealth Games (New , Brydee Moore, , Craig Mottram, - Russell Short – Silver, F12 Shot Put Kim Mulhall, Jana Pittman [from 1st May 2011], Strength & Conditioning , October 2010) the 2011 IPC World - – Silver, F13 Long Jump Championships (Christchurch, New Zealand, Jeffrey Riseley, Aaron Rouge-Serret, Alex Rowe, (VIS Individual Scholarship Holder) Ben Wiley Russell Short, Dale Stevenson, Brooke Stratton, Dr. Harry Brennan January 2011) and to ensure that athletes were - Jessica Gallagher – Bronze, F13 Javelin in the best possible position to be selected to the Matthew Turk, Lisa Weightman, Sean Wroe. Jeremy Oliver Australian Team to compete at the 2011 IAAF VIS athletes won 50% of all gold medals won by Physiotherapy World Championships (Degau, , the Australian Team. Associate Scholarship Holders for the Period August 2011) via performances at the major Andrew Lambart 1st November 2010 – 31st October 2011 selection trial, the 2011 Australian Athletics Training Venues [To October 31st 2010] Michelle Errichiello [AIS], Jessica Rothwell [AIS] Championships (Melbourne, April 2010) • Olympic Park Laura Baquie [From November 1st 2010] Financial support for the National Training • VIS Physical Preparation Facility, Olympic Park VIS Track and Field athletes work with individual Centre program is provided by the Australian coaches at training venues across the state. The • Various athletics centres across Victoria Sport Science Sports Commission through the National VIS Track and Field Program Manager, together Danielle Stefano Sporting Organisation. Sponsors with specialist staff, provide support to athletes Doxi Geroyiannis and coaches via the delivery of a coordinated • 2XU Performance Apparel service program (sports medicine, sport science, 34 physical preparation, ACE) and competition Partners Derek Boothroyd 35 support for each athlete. • Athletics Australia & Athletics Victoria STATE PERFORMANCE COORDINATOR Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2011 Note 2011 2010 $ $ Membership Funds ACCUMULATED RESERVES 2 687,839 631,836 Financial Report Represented by: Athletics Victoria, 2010–11 CURRENT ASSETS Cash assets 3 300 300 Statement by A.N.Z. Bank 3 27,540 60,260 Other Financial Assets 4 806,631 815,783 Board of Management Receivables 41,910 30,496 In the opinion of the Board the attached Inventories 37,379 38,898 financial report Payments in Advance 46,114 31,444 1 presents a true and fair view of the financial Deposits Paid 0 1,607 position of Athletics Victorias Inc. as at 31 959,874 978,788 March 2011 and its performance for the year ended on that date in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) of the NON CURRENT ASSETS Australian Accounting Standards Board. Property, Plant & Equipment 5 65,721 55,242 2 At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that Athletics Victoria Inc. will be able to pay its debts as TOTAL ASSETS 1,025,595 1,034,030 and when they fall due. This statement is made in accordance with a Deduct resolution of the board and is signed for and on behalf of the board by: LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS Projects in Progress 6 38,258 42,613 Sundry Creditors 135,050 116,121 GST (3,722) (3,655) Anne Lord Advance Grants – SRV 7 14,500 115,640 PRESIDENT Advance Grants – AA 16,000 0 Advance Grants - ASC 962 0 Provision for Annual Leave 80,543 86,025 Provision for Long Service Leave 40,354 22,437 Eric Sigmont Provision for future depreciation 9,918 16,531 Provision for Audit fees 0 3,000 TREASURER Provision for Obsolescence 5,338 0 Advance Deposits 555 3,482 Date: 31st May 2011

TOTAL LIABILITIES 337,756 402,194

36 NET ASSETS 687,839 631,836 37 Financial Report Athletics Victoria, 2010–11

Income Statement for year ended 31st March 2011 Note 2011 2010 2011 2010 $ $ $ $ Income Expenditure Athlete Registrations 423,711 362,890 Affiliation Expenses 577 464 Club Affiliation/Claims/Transfers 23,473 23,255 Audit fees 3,745 3,766 Investment Interest 43,393 42,838 Awards & Gifts 2,650 2,308 Management/Administration Fees 10,333 1,351 Bank/Government/IMG charges 18,794 7,149 Athletics Austalia – Development Grant 4,403 8,230 Board expenses 3,075 2,164 Athletics Victoria Foundation Grant 0 0 Capitation 4,403 8,230 Merchandising 138,111 151,544 Committee Expenses 370 111 Sponsorship/Grants 28,733 26,000 Computer Expenses 6,546 8,962 Sundry 12,872 1,743 Courier Expenses 649 73 VAL Rent 5,897 5,562 Depreciation 28,068 24,681 SUB TOTAL 690,926 623,413 Insurances 31,779 32,421 Legal Expenses 2,222 12,003 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES (Gross Operating Surplus) Maintenance - Equipment & Furniture 4,379 1,988 Government Grants 7 48,397 47,595 Marketing/Sponsorship 13,197 0 Schools Competitions 4,916 13,820 Meetings 90 3,733 Officials/Coaches 28,366 21,945 Merchandising 96,619 122,940 General Development (15,294) 12,267 Office Rent 26,012 27,347 Payroll Tax 4,854 3,395 SUB TOTAL 66,385 95,627 Photocopier and Fax Expenses 3,740 8,192 Postage 2,996 9,847 COMPETITION ACTIVITIES: (Gross Operating Surplus) Printing & Stationery 10,167 17,155 Winter Events 54,400 31,036 Salaries 483,919 406,644 Summer Events (64,986) (78,355) Staff/Office Amenities 2,581 3,500 Championships 20,644 14,083 Staff Training 882 1,473 Schools Events 43,405 34,394 Sundry 4,497 8,036 State Teams 34,943 59,732 Superannuation 37,303 30,088 Sundries (7,925) (6,524) Telephone 5,693 6,784 Special Meets 21,224 15,093 Travel 3,205 3,157 SUB TOTAL 101,705 69,459 TOTAL 803,013 756,611

INCOME 859,016 788,499

TOTAL EXPENDITURE 803,013 756,611

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR YEAR 56,003 31,888

38 39 Financial Report Athletics Victoria, 2010–11

Statement of Changes in Equity Notes to the Accounting Policies for year ended 31st March 2011 Accumulated Financial Statements (a) Fixed Assets Reserves for year ended 31st March 2011 The assets have been recorded at cost and the $ policy of the Board is to annually reassess the This financial statements cover Athletics market value of the fixed assets and depreciate Victoria Inc as an individual entity. Athletics Balance at 1st April 2009 599,948 accordingly, to show the lower of cost or net Victoria Inc is an association incorporated in realisable value. Victoria under the Associations Incorporations (b) Income Tax Profit attributable to members 31,888 Act 1981 The Association is exempt from income tax Balance at 31st March 2010 631,836 1 Statement of by virtue of Section 50-45 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. Significant Accounting Profit attributable to members 56,003 (c) revenue Policies The surplus/deficit from projects completed during the year transferred to the income and Balance at 31st March 2011 687,839 Basis of Preparation expenditure statement represents the net of The financial report is a general purpose revenues (including revenue received by way of financial report that has been prepared grants to some projects) and expenses of those in accordance with Australian Accounting projects. Statement of Cash Flows Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations (d) Inventories for year ended 31st March 2011 Note 2011 2010 and the Associations Incorporation Act 1981. Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and $ $ Australian Accounting Standards set out net realisable value. accounting policies that the AASB has (e) Goods and Services Tax CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES concluded would result in a financial report Receipts from customers 1,031,967 952,726 containing relevant and reliable information Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST. Receivables and Payments to suppliers and employees (1,006,804) (1,151,208) about transactions, events and conditions to which they apply. Compliance with Australian Payables in the Balance Sheet are shown Interest received 43,393 42,838 Accounting Standards ensures that the financial inclusive of GST. GST paid (70,606) (57,366) statements and notes also comply with (f) Comparative Figures International Financial Reporting Standards. When required by Accounting Standards, Material accounting policies adopted in NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 8 (2,050) (213,010) comparative figures have been adjusted to the preparation of this financial report are conform to changes in presentation for the presented below and have been consistently current financial year. CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES applied unless otherwise stated. Advances (to)/from short term deposits 9,153 258,185 (g) provisions The financial report has been prepared on Proceeds from sale of investments 0 0 Provisions are recognised when the Association an accruals basis and is based in historical Acquisition of F/A (39,822) (19,876) has a legal or constructive obligation and costs, modified, where applicable, by the represent the best estimate of the amounts measurement at fair value of selected non- required to settle the obligation at the end of the NET CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITES (30,670) 238,309 current assets, financial assets and financial reporting period. liabilities. (h) Subsequent Events NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH HELD (32,720) 25,299 Athletics Victoria Inc is relocating business Add opening cash brought forward 60,560 35,261 premises from Olympic Park to Albert Park during 2011/12. It is probable that there will be CLOSING CASH CARRIED FORWARD 27,840 60,560 costs associated with this move that cannot be foreseen at this stage. It is also likely that normal business operation will be disrupted and that this 40 41 may have an effect on financial outcome. Financial Report Athletics Victoria, 2010–11

2 Membership Funds 2011 2010 7 State Government Grants 2011 2010 $ $ $ $ Accumulated Surplus as at 1st April 2010 631,836 599,948 Advance Grants at 1st April 2010 115,640 460,946 Surplus/(Deficit) for year 56,003 31,888 add income: Sport Development Scheme 20,000 20,000 Balance as at 31st March 2011 687,839 631,836 Zatopek:10 50th Anniversary Celebration 10,000 0 Target 1000 1,200 0 Mentor Me - Officials for the Future 4,500 0 3 Cash at Bank & On Hand 2011 2010 Australian Schools T&F Championships 20,500 0 Legal Expense Reimbursement 21,435 0 Cash on hand 300 300 77,635 20,000 A.N.Z.Bank 27,540 60,260 Balance as at 31st March 2011 27,840 60,560 total 193,275 480,946

4 Investments 2011 2010 less expenses 130,378 317,711 less Advance Grants – SRV MAF at 31st March 2011 0 100,880 less Advance Grants – SRV at 31st March 2011 14,500 14,760 Bendigo Bank 552,617 510,408 144,878 433,351 ANZ Term Deposit 0 170,000 The reported surplus of $48,397 is offset ANZ OnLine Saver 254,014 135,375 by expenses of salaries, administration and 48,397 47,595 Balance as at 31st March 2011 806,631 815,783 program running costs, and payment of legal expenses, hence the program has made a nil net contribution to the Statement of Financial 5 Fixed Assets 2011 2010 Performance of the Association.

Office Equipment & Furniture at cost 247,695 207,872 8 Statement of Cash Flows 2011 2010 Less accumulated depreciation (181,974) (152,630) $ $ (a) Reconciliation of cash Total written down value at 31st March 2011 65,721 55,242 Cash on hand 300 300 Bank Account 27,540 60,260 Actual 2010/11 Depreciation expense is $29,343 less Balance Sheet adjustment to Provision Future Depreciation and Provision Planned Obsolescence ($1,275) = $28,068 (per Expenditure) Closing Cash Balance 27,840 60,560 (b) Reconciliation of the operating profit after Tax to the net cash flows from operations Operating profit after tax 56,003 31,888 6 Projects in Progress 2011 2010 Depreciation of non-current assets 29,343 31,436 Changes in assets and liabilities Victoria’s Fastest Kid 3,500 0 Trade and other receivables (11,414) 4,591 Coach Education Courses 6,391 0 Inventory 1,519 26,484 Development Squad 1,382 2,125 Prepayments and deposits (13,064) 366 AV Future Squad 3,528 3,528 Advance Grants (84,178) (345,306) High Velocity Club 1,170 0 Trade and other creditors 7,373 16,558 Officials Breakfast 3,723 0 Employee entitlements 12,434 24,887 Officials Shield 18,565 36,960 Goods and services tax payable (67) (3,914) Balance unexpended at 31st March 2011 38,258 42,613 Net cash flow from (used in) operating activities (2,050) (213,010) 42 43 Projects in progress represents unexpended funds from projects which are expected to be spent in the future. Financial Report Athletics Victoria, 2010–11

Independent Auditor’s of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those Report to the Members risk assessments, the auditor considers internal of Athletics Victoria Inc. control relevant to the entity’s preparation and Athletics Victoria gratefully acknowledge the following partners for their continued support over the 2010–11 year fair presentation of the financial report in order Report on the Financial Report to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of We have audited the accompanying financial expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the report of Athletics Victoria Inc. (the Association) entity’s internal control. An audit also includes which comprises the balance sheet as at evaluating the appropriateness of accounting 31st March 2011 and the income statement, policies used and the reasonableness of statement of changes in equity and statement accounting estimates made by the board, as of cash flows for the year ended on that date, a well as evaluating the overall presentation of the summary of significant accounting policies and financial report. other explanatory notes and the statement by members of the board. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide Board’s Responsibility for the a basis for our audit opinion. Financial Report The board of the Association is responsible Independence for the preparation and fair presentation In conducting our audit, we have complied with of the financial report in accordance with the independence requirements of Australian Australian Accounting Standards (including professional ethical pronouncements. the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Associations Incorporation Act 1891. This responsibility includes designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to Auditor’s Opinion the preparation and fair presentation of the In our opinion – financial report that is free from material the financial report of Athletics Victoria Inc. is in misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; accordance with the Associations Incorporation selecting and applying appropriate accounting Act 1891, including – policies; and making accounting estimates that (i) giving a true and fair view of the are reasonable in the circumstances. Association’s financial position as at 31st March 2011 and of its performance and it’s cash flows Auditor’s Responsibility for the year ended on that date; and Our responsibility is to express an opinion (ii) (ii) complying with Australian Accounting on the financial report based on our audit. Standards (including the Australian Accounting We conducted our audit in accordance Interpretations) and the Associations with Australian Auditing Standards. These Incorporation Act 1891. Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. Name of Firm: e. F. McPHAIL AND PARTNERS An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts Name of Partner: Wayne C. Durdin and disclosures in the financial report. The Address: 38 Ellingworth Parade, procedures selected depend on the auditor’s Box Hill, Victoria, 3128 44 judgment, including the assessment of the risks Dated this 31st day of May 2011