NEW SOUTH WALES RUGBY LEAGUE REFEREES’ ASSOCIATION 106th ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2013 106TH ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENT 3 CONTENTS 4 Notice to all members 35 Eric Cox Medal Recipients 5 Board of Directors 2013 35 Michael Ryan Award Recipients 6 Board of Directors and Sub Committees 2013 35 Les Matthews Award Recipients 7 Patron’s Report 36 Michael Stone Medal 8 Chairman’s Report 36 Col Pearce Medal 10 Executive Officer’s Report 36 Kevin Jeffes Trophy 13 Vale 37 Life Membership Honour Roll and Attendance 14 Director of Finance Report 37 Graded Referees Season 2013 and Attendance 16 Financial Statements 38 Life Members in Memoriam 18 Director of Referee Development Report 38 Honorary Associate Members for Life 19 Director of Member Services Report 39 Financial Non-Active Members 2013 and Attendance 20 Director of Affiliate Liaison Report 40 Affiliated Associations Delegates 2013 and Attendance 23 Director of Marketing and Communication Report 40 Inter-District Representative Squad 2013 24 NSW State Cup Squad Coach’s Report 41 Board of Directors Honour Roll 26 NRL Squad Coach’s Report 41 Past Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers 28 Inter-District Development Squad Coach’s Report 42 Representative Appointments 2013 30 NRAS State Manager’s Report 45 Positions held by members with the ARL, NSWRL & NRL 31 The NSWRLRA 300 Club 45 Board of Directors Meeting Attendance Record 32 Life Membership 2013 Records of Service 46 Minutes of the 105th AGM 34 George and Amy Hansen Memorial Trophy Recipients 48 Membership Record 1908-2013 34 Frank Walsh Memorial Trophy Recipients 50 Results of Elections 35 Dennis Braybrook Memorial Trophy Recipients 50 Credits 35 Bill Harrigan Trophy Recipients Matt Noyen in the Holden Cup Front Cover 2013 VB NSW Cup Grand Final officials Jay Farlow, Nathan Smith and Zbigniew Przeklasa-Adamski at ANZ Stadium. 106TH ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENT 5 NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS The 106th Annual General Meeting of the Association will be held at the NSW Sports House, 6A Figtree Drive, Sydney Olympic Park in the Ken Brown Rooms on Monday the 9th of December 2013, commencing at 6.30 pm. You are cordially invited to attend. The Order of Business will be: 1 Motions of Condolence 2 Apologies 3 Confirmation of Minutes for previous Annual General Meeting 4 Correspondence 5 Chairman’s Address 6 Adoption of Annual Report 7 Adoption of Financial Statement & Auditor’s Report 8 Election of Board members 9 Notices of Motion 10 Board recommendations 11 Life Membership recommendations 12 Honorary Associate Member for Life recommendation 13 Announcements 2013 NSW Cup Squad 106TH ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENT 5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013 CHAIRMAN Mr Michael Stone EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OFFICER FINANCE Mr Frank Leonard Mr Jimmy Oliveira DIRECTOR OF DIRECTOR OF REFEREE MEMBER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Mr Tony De Las Heras Mr Luke Bugden DIRECTOR OF DIRECTOR OF AFFILIATE MARKETING & LIAISON COMMUNICATION Mr Doug Keen Mr George Jankowski 6 NEW SOUTH Wales RUGBY LEAGUE REFEREES’ ASSOCIATION 106TH ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENT 7 DIRECTORS AND SUB COMMITTEES 2013 Patrons Mr Jack O’Sullivan Mr Ian McCall Chairman Deputy Chairman Mr Michael Stone Mr Frank Leonard Executive Officer Mr Frank Leonard Director Of Finance Finance Committee Mr Jimmy Oliveira Mr John McCormack (Trainers Co-ordinator) Mr Jimmy Oliveira (Workplace Relations Committee) Mr Brendan Lucas (Workplace Relations Committee) Mr Adam Devcich (Workplace Relations Committee) Director Of Referee Development Coaching Panel Mr Tony De Las Heras Mr Peter Filmer (NSW Cup Squad) Mr Phil Cooley (NSW Cup Squad) Mr Tony Danks (NSW Cup Squad) Mr Michael Lewis (Inter-District Representative Squad) Head Coach Mr Steve Clapson (Inter-District Representative Squad) Mr Bryan Gilchrist (Inter-District Representative Squad) Mr Steve Clark (Technical & Performance Manager) Coaching and Development Policy Committee Mr Tony De Las Heras NRAS State Manager Mr Doug Keen Director Of Member Services Social Committee Mr Luke Bugden Mr Doug Keen, Mr Jay Farlow, Mr Matt Damaso Seminar Committee Mr Max Dunn, Mr Doug Keen Director Of Affiliate Liaison Affiliate Liaison Committee Mr Doug Keen Mr George Jankowski Director Of Marketing Marketing and Communication Committee and Communication Mr Luke Bugden Mr George Jankowski Mr Russell Turner Mr Chris Turner Peer Support and Welfare Committee Mr George Jankowski, Mr Ian McCall, Mr Andrew Zapantis Delegate to NSWRL Women and Girls Development Committee Mr Frank Leonard Miss Amie Gibson (Illawarra) Ms Sarah Harpley (Penrith) Miss Faye Breslin (Cronulla-Sutherland) Delegate to ARLRA Ms Debbie Kanak (Canberra) Mr Frank Leonard Sponsorship Committee Mr Jimmy Oliveira, Mr George Jankowski 6 NEW SOUTH Wales RUGBY LEAGUE REFEREES’ ASSOCIATION 106TH ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENT 7 PATRON’S REPORT IAN MCCALL AND JACK O’SULLIVAN The 106th year of our Association began on a very positive ONe OF the OBJeCtiVeS OF note with the Annual Conference for District Association Executives and Coaching Co-ordinators held a Narrabeen THE ASSOCIATION IS “TO in February. An emphasis on adapting to the ongoing changes to the structure of Rugby League and refereeing development seemed to run through the Conference and eNCOurAGe GOOdWill, SOCiAl the feedback from the sharing of concerns and ideas by the Districts was reassuring. FellOWShiP ANd CO-OPerAtiON One of the Objectives of the Association is “To encourage goodwill, social fellowship and co-operation AMONGST MEMBERS” amongst members”. This year that objective has been restored and we congratulate Michael Stone on his Frank Leonard and his assistants and thank them for the leadership and rationality. Special mention must be made preparation they put into the update. of the extra duties taken by Frank Leonard and George Congratulations to our newest Life Members, Luke Jankowski whilst the Chairman was overseas, showing their Bugden and Michael Lewis who were presented with their dedication and versatility. Blazers and Medals at the 2013 Presentation Evening. Both The provision of special funding to District Associations are regarded as very worth recipients having been actively for the Recruitment of referees has been a very worthwhile involved in the Association, both on and off the field since initiative with many Districts experiencing a major increase 2002 and 1990 respectively. in membership. The project does require significant effort Sadly this year we have seen the passing of some of our and time at the local level both in advertising and training valued senior members as well as beloved family members and it is particularly pleasing that we have people in our of our referees. They may no longer be with us but they districts willing to put in that effort. will be remembered with respect. Our sincere sympathy is The Museum at Rugby League Central, Moore Park extended to those who are feeling their loss. is worthy of a visit from all referees, both active and non- Finally, to the Executive and Committee members who active, and their families. In May, Terry Williams took a give up their time in order to keep the Association moving group of us on a tour through the Museum and we were forward in the best interest of ALL referees, your efforts are truly amazed. It is very modern, innovative and the “Heroes recognised and much appreciated. and Legends” experience should not be missed. This year has seen the first update of the Constitution since 2009. It is a task that is arduous and very time- consuming. We therefore acknowledge the efforts of NSWRLRA Coaches and Match Day Assessors 2013 8 NEW SOUTH Wales RUGBY LEAGUE REFEREES’ ASSOCIATION 106TH ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENT 9 CHAIRMAN’S Report It is hard to believe that yet another year has escaped We CAN JuStiFiABly Be PrOud us. And yet it has. Grand Final week saw many old Grand Finals being replayed on the television screens, from the OF THE MANNER IN WHICH OUR black and white versions of the sixties and seventies to the more “modern” versions which included such visionary appointments as “in goal judges”. And what about those MEMBERS CONTINUE TO TURN UP scrums! It really underlines the changes in the game in recent, AND PUT IN THE PERFORMANCES and not so recent, times. Although the Touch Judge controlled the touch lines and assisted in matters of play THAT THEY DO IN THE PRESSURE off the ball, basically the Referee was the sole decision maker. If it wasn’t clear already, the viewing of some of COOKER WORLD THAT IS FIRST those old games demonstrates that the game has certainly changed, not only from the rules and playing style but GRADE RUGBY LEAGUE from the broadcasting of it. The technology introduced by the television broadcasters in recent times has necessitated sweeping changes to Officiating methods names are listed elsewhere in this report. Russell Turner’s and, I believe, hysterical comments from some quarters contribution to the award should also be recognised. when teams are aggrieved by a decision or two. They fail Chairing Board meetings can be rewarding but also to come to grips with the fact that in the vast majority of on the other hand, sometimes challenging. Bringing games, the players have the casting vote on who wins together strong minded people in the same room and matches. The one thing that never seems to change is that not wanting them to be “yes men” but on the other hand the “Ref blame game” is still alive and well. I guess that is wanting them not to scream at each other either can be a constant that is hard to change. a testy problem. I am delighted to report that your Board As part of bringing the Association up to date, a members conducted themselves at all times with the number of changes to the Constitution were passed at best interests of the Association at heart and entered the the last General Meeting.