Water Polo Queensland Incorporated Annual Report 2017/18

WATER POLO QUEENSLAND INCORPORATED ANNUAL REPORT 2017/18

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Corporate

Office Bearers 4

Honour Roll 5

President’s Report 8

Chief Executive Officer’s Report 10

Participation & Pathways Report 12

Competitions & Events Report 16

Statistics & Results

2017/18 Membership Statistics 14

National Championships 18

State Championships 20

Pan Pacific Youth Water Polo Festival 23

Australian & International Representation 24

Financial Report

Committee’s Report 27

Statement of Comprehensive Income 28

Statement of Financial Position 29

Statement of Cash Flow 30

Notes to the Financial Statements 31

Statement by Members of the Committee 38

Independent Audit Report 39 4

OFFICE BEARERS PERSONNEL 2017/18 HONORARY OFFICERS WATER POLO QUEENSLAND OFFICE Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer Sharyn Tucker Robert Donaghue (President) Head of Participation & Pathways Lou Scarpato Mel Rippon (Secretary - resigned May 2018) Development Officer – SEQ Paula Shannon Bronwen Knox (resigned – July 2018) (Finance Officer) Development Officer – NQ Andrea Johnstone Paul Coolican (Country Associations Officer) Competitions, Events & Club Services Coordinator Stephen Porter Isabella Andersson (Marketing Officer -resigned September 2017) Administration Officer Pam McGarrigle Bjorn Galjaardt Marketing & Communications (Athletic Development Officer) Coordinator Angela Szonyi Anica Bussell (Competitions Officer)

Jeremy Archer QUEENSLAND ACADEMY OF (Diversity & Marketing Officer – SPORT appointed October 2017) High-Performance Manager Aleksandr Osadchuk (resigned March 2017) Josh Carius (Interim)

Head Coach – Women’s Water Polo Program Nicola Johnson (Interim)

Head Coach – Men’s Water Polo Program Dmitry Gorshkov

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HONOUR ROLL AUSTRALIAN REPRESENTATIVES AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S TEAM LIFE MEMBERS 1976 – 1981 Paul Gair – Coach 1972 Mr N.M.Cooke LLB 1976 – 1981 Debbie Handley-Cummins 1975 Dr J. Van Opdenbosch 1976 – 1980 Carol Hudson 1976 Mr R.W. Parton 1976 – 1980 Debbie Larkin 1981 Mr R.J. Wiles* 1976 – 1977 Sue Raeburn 1983 Mr S.J. Cluett 1977 Kathy Beer 1989 Ms B. Parker 1977 Denise Lee Long 2005 Mr J Birch 1977 Vicki McKain 2007 Ms L Lister* 1978 Julie Lutvey *deceased 1980 – 1989 Jacqui Thomas 1981 – 1991 Amanda Leeson HALL OF FAME 1981 – 1983 Sue Gordon 2005 Debbie Cummins 1981 – 1983 Jackie Thomas 2006 Anthony (Tony) West 1981 Julie Antonieff 2006 Kate Swete-Kelly 1982 – 1986 Katie McAdam 2006 Julian Muspratt 1982 – 1986 Sandy Mills 2007 Russell Sherwell 1982 – 1988 Janet Rayner 2008 Amanda Leeson-Smith 1983 – 1985 Natalie Greig 2008 Carol Hudson 1985 – 1993 Sharyn Gist 2008 Jacqui (Thomas) Giles 1987 – 1991 Kylie Williams 2009 Jack Lusic 1987 Linda Dick 2009 Debbie Powell 1989 Jackie (Thomas) Giles 2013 Janet Rayner 1989 Fiona Jamieson 2013 Sandy Mills 1992 – 1993 Kristina Smith 2013 Toby Jenkins 1992 – 2004 Bronwyn Mayer (Smith) 2013 Sharyn (Gist) Arnold 1994 – 2004 Naomi Castle 2013 Aleksandr Osadchuk 1995 – 2000 Gail Miller 2013 Gus Wiles 1997 – 2003 Melissa (Mills) Byram

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1999 – 2002 Tanya Keogh 2018 Sophie Milliken 1999 – 2008 Nikita Cuffe 2018 Abby Andrews 2000 – 2002 Julia Flaskas 2000 – 2012 Melissa Rippon AUSTRALIAN MEN’S TEAM 2002 Jodie (Taylor) Watson 1973 – 1975 Tony West 2002 Kara Dimitrijevic 1975 – 1979 Ross Langdon 2002 Rebecca Witham 1979 Col Ling 2002 – 2004 Jodie Stuhmcke 1979 Bill Brooks 2002 – 2008 Amy Hetzel 1979 Andrew Carrick 2002 – 2012 Kate Gynther 1979 Phil Howden 2003 – 2012 Alicia McCormack 1978 Jack Lusic 2005 Bronwen Knox 1980 – 1986 Julian Muspratt 2005 – 2008 Suzie Fraser 1981 – 1986 Russell Sherwell 2005 – 2012 Jane Moran 1982 Adrian Smith 2005 – 2014 Sophie Smith 1983 – 1985 Peter Bagster 2005 Helen Smith 1985 – 1986 Mark Grooby 2006 – 2009 Sarah Mills 1985 – 1986 Brett Dugdale 2008 – 2016 Kelsey Wakefield 1989 Bill Brooks 2009 Kate Miller 2001 – 2004 Toby Jenkins 2010 – 2013 Nanda Stoltz 2001 – 2008 Rafael Sterk 2010 Ashleigh Southern 2003 – 2008 Pietro Figlioli 2013 – 2015 Bronte Colenso 2001 – 2004 Aleks Osadchuk 2013 Elle Armit 2003 – 2006 Adam Richardson 2013 – 2014 Olivia King 2003 David Will 2015 Ellodie Ruffin 2009 Tom Woodwyck 2017 Bridget Leeson Smith 2006 – 2012 Anthony Martin 2017 Gabriella Palm 2010 Daniel Streets 2017 Ashleigh Roberts 2006 – 2012 Rob Maitland 2017 Tiana Sogaard Andersen 2007 Rhys Howden 2017 Alice Williams 2008 – 2016 William (Billy) Miller

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2011 James Howden 2012 Bronwen Knox 2011 Dan Young 2012 Jane Moran 2018 Nic Porter 2012 Melissa Rippon 2012 Sophie Smith OLYMPIC REPRESENTATIVES 2012 Ashleigh Southern 1980 Julian Muspratt 2016 Rhys Howden (c) 2000 Rafael Stark 2016 Bronwen Knox (c) 2000 Naomi Castle 2016 Ashleigh Southern 2000 Gail Miller 2016 Kelsey Wakefield 2000 Melissa Mills 2004 Pietro Figlioli GOLD MEDALIST 2004 Toby Jenkins 2000 Naomi Castle 2004 Aleksandr Osadchuk 2000 Gail Miller 2004 Naomi Castle (c) 2000 Melissa Mills 2004 Nikita Cuffe

2004 Kate Gynther BRONZE MEDALIST 2004 Jodie Stuhmcke 2008 Melissa Rippon (c) 2008 Pietro Figlioli 2008 Nikita Cuffe 2008 Rhys Howden 2008 Suzie Fraser 2008 Robert Maitland 2008 Kate Gynther 2008 Anthony Martin 2008 Amy Hetzel 2008 Melissa Rippon (c) 2008 Bronwen Knox 2008 Nikita Cuffe 2012 Kate Gynther (c) 2008 Suzie Fraser 2012 Bronwen Knox 2008 Kate Gynther 2012 Jane Moran 2008 Amy Hetzel 2012 Melissa Rippon 2008 Bronwen Knox 2012 Sophie Smith 2012 Rhys Howden 2012 Ashleigh Southern 2012 Billy Miller 2012 Kate Gynther (c)

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT WELCOME TO THE WATER POLO QUEENSLAND 2017/18 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING This year’s report is a culmination of records and results from the perspective of the strategic initiatives of the current plan delivered by each of the responsible operational areas. From the Board’s perspective, it is very satisfying to see that the organisation is in a favourable position financially, achieving the goals of the strategic plan through ongoing resourceful and effective management operationally. It is refreshing to be able to start the reflection of the successes and achievements of the year with the Team Queensland participation in the Sydney Youth Festival and to end the reporting period with thirteen (13) state representative teams’ participation at the Pan Pacific Youth Water Polo Festival. In between there has been championships, events, upskilling programs, the introduction of new accreditation programs, information sessions, significant social media coverage, the statistics and reports for which will be itemised under the relevant sections in the Annual Report. Governance within sporting organisations is currently at the forefront of all official directives and policy papers. The current core business funding requires that State Sporting Organisations in Queensland address their governance strategically and to this end, after consultation with member clubs and associations, Water Polo Queensland adopted a new constitution in September 2017 that complies with the current legislation and the needs of the organisation. The constitution allows for a portfolio-based management committee whereby electing someone to fill each role can now be determined by the nominee’s suitable and relevant qualifications for each position. Through this process, the Diversity & Marketing Officer role was established, which recognises the importance in ensuring the sport is accessible to all Queenslanders. This is the first role of its kind in any state sporting organisation, and further demonstrates the leadership WPQ has shown in this space. I would like to thank my fellow Board members for their dedication in ensuring the governance of water polo in Queensland is at all times compliant to the various – and many - rules of the sport and governing bodies as well as the requirements of legislation and for their deliberation on all matters. There has been increased cooperation and consultation within the organisation with the portfolio roles being held by suitably qualified members – and more time devoted to carrying outthe related duties. We strive to create an environment of professionalism and program delivery and to achieve this we need a committed workforce of paid employees and volunteers.

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We are fortunate to have the calibre of staff in the WPQ office who are dedicated water polo enthusiasts and understand the needs of the water polo community in Queensland. Water polo, as with most other sports, could not survive without the many dedicated volunteers who take roles on club committees, run programs and events, coach and manage teams and many more significant duties. Congratulations to you all - staff and volunteers – and thank you on a job well done to achieve the success as recorded in this report. While this report is claiming successes and efficiencies on many fronts, there is still much work to be done. We are at the half way mark of the current funding period and have achieved more than seventy-five per cent of the initiatives of the grant. With continued cooperation within the whole Queensland water polo community, Water Polo Queensland will become “the home of Water Polo in Australia by taking the game to more people and more communities across Queensland” by creating “an environment where our clubs and associations are thriving, our volunteers are valued and fulfilled, participation is at an all-time high, and our athletes are being nurtured, striving for excellence and maximising their potential.” (WPQ Strategic Plan 2017-2019).

Sharyn Tucker President

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORT Water Polo Queensland (WPQ) continued to take great strides towards achieving our ambitions and targets building on the strong foundations from the 2017/18 season. AUSTRALIAN YOUTH WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS In partnership with Tourism & Events Queensland and Brisbane Marketing, WPQ will host the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships in 2019 & 2020. More than 3000 junior water polo competitors will converge on Brisbane in January each year for two weeks of competition in the 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U divisions. It is the first time TEQ/BM have invested in a national championship, with the event expected to generate in excess of $5.5M economic impact for the city. The festival will also include a test match series with the Aussie Sharks and Stingers hosting Japan for a training camp and two test matches. PERFORMANCE & PATHWAYS MODEL Following discussions in early January with WPA, QAS and the Sport Australia, it was recognised that a new approach was required to support high performance outcomes that would maximise the use of the available financial resources and ensure an aligned, sustainable and effective daily training environment and pathway for aspiring and elite athletes in Queensland. Furthermore, it was identified that with the Australian Waterpolo League (AWL) playing an important role in the overall high-performance pathways, immediate consideration should also be given to the implementation of a new model for Queensland’s representation in this competition for the next two seasons. Throughout these discussions, it was indicated that the current high-performance funding levels enjoyed by Water Polo had come under review, and that, by demonstrating through the above process that the sport has identified issues with its current environment and taken steps to address these, favourable consideration for any future funding would be ensured. Both WPA and WPQ were implored to act as to do nothing and retain the status quo would result in an immediate review and reduction of current funding levels effective from the 2018/19 financial year. Following a thorough consultation process with the relevant stakeholders, the QAS committed to continue their significant financial support for the high-performance program and for the next two years the Queensland Breakers and Brisbane Barracudas participation in the 2019-2020 AWL seasons will be suspended, replaced by a new single Queensland entity. QUEENSLAND SPORT & ACTIVE RECREATION STRATEGY The Queensland Government has commenced consultation on a new Sport & Active Recreation Strategy with the following priorities:

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• Healthy Queenslanders - How can we encourage and support Queenslanders to get moving earlier and keep moving for longer? • Community connection and equality - How can we enhance community connection and social inclusion in vibrant sport and active recreation places and spaces across the state? • Economic growth and jobs - How can we deliver jobs and local economic benefits by investing in organisations, facilities and spaces that meet the needs of Queenslanders now and into the future? • Elite success - How can we better support our athletes to achieve success in national and international sport and ensure our major sporting facilities are world class and continue to attract national and international audiences and events? WPQ has been involved throughout the consultation process and the final strategy will be important in setting our priorities beyond 2019 in our next strategic plan and the new state government funding cycle. FINANCE & SPONSORSHIP WPQ continues to be in a strong financial position meeting the FY17/18 budget and recording a $1,741.14 profit before depreciation. We welcomed two new commercial partners in Hart Sport (Official Water Polo Ball & Equipment Supplier) and Pelleres (Official Core Strength Training Provider) and unlocked additional funding opportunities for the Queensland Country Championships through a partnership with Townsville Enterprise. CONCLUSION WPQ continues to evolve as an organisation to meet the expectations and challenges that all sports face in a society where fewer people are playing sport and engaging in physical activity. Introducing change and managing reform can be difficult, there will always be strong opinions and views expressed and in some cases disagreement about the best way forward. In order to continue to grow and prosper, water polo in Queensland will need to continue to meet the challenges ahead, engage in strong and respectful debate about our path forward and unite behind a collective desire to see our sport flourish and ensure everyone who participates, whatever their role, feels great satisfaction about what they achieve from their contribution or involvement. I would like to thank the WPQ Board and staff for their hard work, dedication and support throughout 2017/18 and acknowledge our clubs, schools, regional associations, athletes, volunteers and supporters all of who make a significant contribution to the success of water polo in Queensland.

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PARTICIPATION & PATHWAYS REPORT STATE TEAM PROGRAM Two hundred and sixty (260) athletes were selected from their performances in BWPI, State Titles, National Club Championships and School Championships for the State Squads and after four weeks of intensive training one hundred and sixty-two (162) Team Queensland members were named to represent Team Queensland in the Pan Pacific Youth Water Polo Festival. An additional five weeks of high-level training laid the foundation for outstanding performances by Team Queensland in New Zealand. Thirteen (13) teams across four age groups competed and returned with an impressive five medals, two Gold, one Silver and two Bronze. Two athletes, Lulu Elliott (14&U Girls Maroon) and Dan Hansen (18&U Boys Maroon) were awarded Most Valuable Player for their exceptional individual performances in their respective age groups throughout the competition. Overall it was an incredible experience for our teams: the training and preparation including a training camp with North Harbour Water Polo Club, travelling, training and competing internationally and being part of Team Queensland. It is now the second year of this program and the team culture and opportunities to develop and compete continue to grow. With the continuation and expansion of our development programs, the future looks bright for Team Queensland. REGIONAL TRAINING CENTRE (RTC) In just its second year our RTC program grew to six locations including the addition of Rockhampton, Noosa, and the Gold Coast as training centres. These regional locations facilitated access to training for over two hundred and fifty (250) athletes who, for the most part, had not previously had a skill development program available to them. Foundation skill development is the core of RTC training and the improvement is visible with athletes being selected in State Teams after committing to the RTC program last season. REGIONS With some enthusiastic and dedicated leadership, participation continues to increase in regional areas. The Queensland Country Championships were held in Townsville in February and attracted over twenty entries. Four teams (2 x Men and 2 x Women) were selected to represent Queensland at the Australian Country Championships in Rockhampton in May. The Maroon Women won the silver medal, while the Men won an exciting gold medal game with a championship winning goal from Matt Wilson with just a few seconds remaining in the match. This was Queensland’s first Senior Gold medal for over ten years!

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RTC was introduced to Rockhampton in April for term 2 but with the athletes motivated to learn and extend their skills, the program was scheduled for another block in term 3. Centres were also introduced to Noosa and the Gold Coast. Queensland Country teams were nominated in State and National age championships – with the selection of the first representative from Cairns in the 14&U girls team highlighting the growth and development in the regional areas. COACHING With development and tournament opportunities available to our coaches, the State Team program was run with seven Head Coaches and six Development Coaches. The selection process for State Squads included an invitation to all relevant club coaches of each age group to contribute through five selection meetings, which also allowed for discussions regarding athlete development. This was a great opportunity for developing coaches to increase their knowledge and understanding of athlete selection as well as engage with experienced senior coaches. Coach seminars were held during State Titles and again during the Australia and USA training camp on the Sunshine Coast, which gave exposure to the head coaches of both the Australian and USA teams. For those who attended it was a fantastic opportunity to listen, learn and ask questions of world class coaches. Coaching representative honours were conferred on Dmitry Gorshkov - Born 2001 Australian Junior Coach; Mel Rippon - Assistant Coach of the Australian Women’s Uniroos team and the Australian Country team for both Men and Women; and Emma Hill - Head Coach of the Australian Women’s Country team for the upcoming international tour. Overall it has been an enormous year of development, and growth for all of our programs and participants. With the ongoing commitment to improve and expand our development programs, the expectation of even greater outcomes in the future will be realised.

Mel Rippon Head of Participation and Pathways

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2017/18 STATISTICS Membership Statistics Member Associations 8 Member Clubs 18 Affiliated Teams 4 Total 30

Event Participant Program Participant School Programs University / Social 976 4059 4333 260

Coaches Officials Accredited Non-Accredited Accredited Non-Accredited 185 383 355 313

Club & Association Membership

Affiliated Associations 17/18 Seniors Juniors Non-Playing Cairns Water Polo 54 50 1 3 Gold Coast 263 200 45 18 Mackay 61 60 0 1 Rockhampton 289 16 267 6 Sunshine Coast 216 10 185 21 Toowoomba 100 0 95 5 Townsville 70 10 42 18

Affiliated Clubs 17/18 Seniors Juniors Non-Playing All Hallows 252 0 232 20 Alstonville Junior Water Polo 2 0 2 0 Ambrose Treacy College 36 0 34 2 Aquaholics 8 8 0 0 Blue Bottles 11 11 0 0

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Brigidine College 74 0 67 7 Brisbane Barracudas 487 30 358 99 Brisbane Girls Grammar School 222 0 204 18 Brisbane Tritons 0 0 0 0 Carina Leagues Warriors 161 30 95 36 Hammers 16 15 0 1 Loreto College 135 0 125 10 Mermaids 175 0 163 12 Moby Dicks & Moby Chicks 54 45 0 9 Moreton Bay College 51 0 49 2 Mt St Michaels 164 0 159 5 North Brisbane Polo Bears 215 10 189 16 Queensland Breakers 84 69 0 15 Queensland University of 28 27 0 1 Technology River City Water Polo 275 20 219 36 Somerville 125 0 117 8 Souths 15 14 0 1 St Margaret’s 71 0 67 4 St Peters 103 0 93 10 St Rita’s 78 0 71 7 Stuartholme 94 0 83 11 Sub Total 2936 279 2327 330

TOTALS 3989 625 2962 402

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COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS REPORT Competitions and Events across the 2017/18 Season provided teams with the opportunity to travel across the state. Without the assistance of the volunteers and officials, these events would not have been as successful as they were. With your continued support, WPQ aims to continue to provide a festival of competitions in the coming seasons, to showcase all that this sport has to offer. BRISBANE WATER POLO COMPETITION – JUNIORS Two hundred and fifty (250) teams took part in the 2017/18 Brisbane Water Polo Competition across 14 rounds from October 2017 to March 2018. The season culmi- nated with Grand Finals that were held across two weekends at the Valley Pool. The introduction of the U12 Boys competition showed the depth of talent in the younger age groups, which is sure to be carried through into the 2018/19 season. WATER POLO QUEENSLAND STATE TITLES The 2017 State Titles were held over two weeks, showcasing the best athletes and teams that the state has to offer. Competitions were held at the Valley Pool and All Hallows for 12’s, 16’s & 20’s while the Sleeman Sports Complex was introduced for the first time for 14’s & 18’s. Four fields of play were in use at the Sleeman Sports Complex, thanks to the introduction of a new, floating referee platform. We welcomed teams from across Queens- land, along with composite teams from the Country regions, including Rockhampton, Gold Coast, Townsville and Toowoomba. Eighty-nine (89) teams competed across the championships, where coaches also had the opportunity to attend seminar sessions with the Australian Senior Men’s and Women’s coach UNIGAMES NATIONALS – GOLD COAST UniGames once again took their Nationals to the Gold Coast where the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre hosted the water polo completion. WPQ offered technical support and appointed referees for the event where the country’s best University attendee athletes took part fielding thirteen teams in each gender. Four Queensland based universities participated - Queensland University of Technol- ogy (QUT), the University of Queensland (UQ), Griffith University (GU) and Bond Uni- versity (BU). The QUT Men’s team became the Champions, defeating Sydney Univer- sity in the gold medal match. The QUT Women’s team finished a respectable 4th place, while UQ Men ensured they were eligible to compete in the Division 1 competition in 2018. From this competition, QUT’s Patrick Flanagan was selected to compete at the World University Games with the Australian Uniroos. QUEENSLAND COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – TOWNSVILLE Townsville was the host region of this year’s Queensland Country Championships. With the support of Townsville Enterprise, the tropical region was enjoyed by all, as thirteen (13) teams competed in both the Men and Women’s competition. Cairns

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entered the championships for the first time in many years following the re-establish- ment of the local association and competition. After three days of competition, the Sunshine Coast Men and the Gold Coast Women were crowned the Queensland Country Champions for 2018. From here, Queensland was able to select two strong teams in each gender to compete at the Australian Country Championships in Rockhampton in May. AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – ROCKHAMPTON The 2nd World War Memorial Aquatic Centre in Rockhampton played host to this year’s Australian Country Championships. With the event hosted by Water Polo Queens- land, it was great to show off the incredible facilities to the other state teams. Water Polo Queensland played an integral part in the operations of the competition, with the support of the Australian Country Committee. The Queensland Maroon men secured the gold medal, after defeating NSW by one goal in a thrilling final game to become the National Country Champions. While the Queensland Maroon women fought their way to the gold medal match, they were pipped at the post by a strong and experienced NSW Blues side and took home the silver medal. Being the host state, Queensland was able to enter both a men’s and women’s development team. These teams demonstrated the strength and depth of talent within the country regions and are looking forward to competing in future championships. Thirteen (13) Queensland athletes were selected in the Australian Country teams that will compete in the Princess Chulabhorn Cup in Thailand at the end of 2018.

Isabella Andersson Competitions, Events and Club Services Coordinator

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NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS

WOMEN MEN 2018 Australian Waterpolo League 11 Teams 11 Teams Queensland Breakers 6th Queensland Breakers 7th Brisbane Barracudas 7th Brisbane Barracudas 11th

18&U National Club Championships 14 Teams 13 Teams North Brisbane Polo Bears 5th River City 7th Brisbane Barracudas 10th All Hallows 12th

16&U National Club Championships 25 Teams 31 Teams Brisbane Girls Grammar School 13th Sunshine Coast 4th Brisbane Barracudas 16th River City 12th Queensland Country 25th Brisbane Barracudas 13th Queensland Country 28th

14&U National Club Championships 25 Teams 30 Teams Mermaids Pink 1st River City 3rd St Rita’s 4th Brisbane Barracudas 6th Mermaids Blue 12th Queensland Country 28th Queensland Country 13th All Hallows (Bowl Winner) 17th

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12&U National Festival 5 Teams Mermaids 2nd

Australian Secondary Schools Championships 4 Teams 4 Teams Queensland 2nd Queensland 2nd

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STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS

WOMEN MEN Queensland Country Championships 5 Teams 7 Teams Gold Coast – Blue 1st Sunshine Coast 1st Townsville 2nd Gold Coast Water Polo 2nd Rockhampton 3rd Townsville 3rd Gold Coast – White 4th Rockhampton 4th Cairns Reef Sharks 5th Cairns Reef Sharks 5th Mackay 6th Northern Development 7th

20&U State Titles 3 Teams 3 Teams Breakers 1st Warriors 1st Barras 2nd Barras 2nd Sunshine Coast 3rd Sunshine Coast 3rd

18&U State Titles 10 Teams 7 Teams Polo Bears Ice 1st Warriors 1st All Hallows 2nd River City 2nd Barras 3rd Barras 3rd BGGS 4th Sunshine Coast 4th Sunshine Coast 5th River City 2 5th All Hallows Development 6th Cudas 6th Cuda City 7th Rockhampton 7th St Ritas 8th

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Warriors 9th Polo Bears Snow 10th

16&U State Titles 14 Teams 9 Teams All Hallows 1st Barras 1st BGGS 2nd Sunshine Coast 2nd Barras 3rd Cudas 3rd All Hallows Development 4th River City 4th Mermaids Pink 5th Warriors 5th Sunshine Coast 6th Rockhampton 6th Warriors 7th River City 2 7th Polo Bears 8th Ambrose Treacy College 8th Mermaids Blue 9th Gold Coast 9th St Ritas 10th River City 11th Cudas Coast 12th Somerville 13th Toowoomba / Rockhampton 14th

14&UState Titles 19 Teams 8 Teams Mermaids Pink 1st Barras 1st BGGS 2nd River City 2nd St Ritas 3rd Sunshine Coast 3rd All Hallows 4th Polo Bears 4th Mermaids Blue 5th Gold Coast 5th

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Barras 6th River City 6th Polo Bears 7th Cudas 7th Sunshine Coast Blue 8th Warriors 8th Loreto 9th Stuartholme 10th All Hallows Development 11th River City 12th Brigidine 13th Sunshine Coast Gold 14th Mermaids White 15th Moreton Bay College 16th Rockhampton / Gold Coast 17th St Peters 18th Somerville 19th

12&U State Titles 10 Teams 6 Teams Mermaids Pink 1st Barras 1st BGGS 2nd Sunshine Coast 2nd Barras 3rd Mantas 3rd AHS 4th Polo Bears 4th Sunshine Coast 5th Warriors 5th St Rita’s 6th Cudas 6th Loreto 7th Polo Bears 8th Moreton Bay College 9th Mermaids Blue 10th

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PAN PACIFIC YOUTH WATER POLO FESTIVAL RESULTS

WOMEN MEN 20&U Competition 8 Teams 10 Teams QLD Maroon 4th N/A

18&U Competition 20 Teams 16 Teams QLD Maroon 3rd QLD Maroon 1st QLD White 12th QLD White 6th

16&U Competition 28 Teams 29 Teams QLD Maroon 5th QLD Maroon 3rd QLD White 11th QLD White 19th

14&U Competition 28 Teams 25 Teams QLD Maroon 1st QLD Maroon 2nd QLD White 3rd QLD White 7th

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AUSTRALIAN & INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION 2017/18 Senior Men Rhys Howden, Nic Porter Australian Youth Squad List Born ’00 – FINA Youth World Championships (Boys) Max Fodor, Reilly Townsend Australian Youth Squad List Born ’03 European Tour - Darko Čukić Memorial Tournament (Boys) Marcus Berehulak, Max Culleton, James Kininmonth Australian Country Men Trevor Southern Mathew Brady (ADF) Senior Women Bronwen Knox, Ashleigh Southern, Elle Armit, Gabi Palm, Alice Williams Australian Youth Squad List Born ’99 - European Tour (Girls) Zoe Balmanno, Shannon Brown, Jessica Emerson, Lydia Pascoe, Emily Powell, Chloe Woodbine Australian Youth Squad List Born ’00 – FINA Youth World Championships (Girls) Abby Andrews, Charlize Andrews, Kasey Dalziel, Sophie Milliken, Maisie Newell Australian Country Women Peta Schulte, Kelsey Wakefield, Caroline Zanussi Australian Schools Water Polo - Canberra (Dec 2017) Josh Andrews, William Downes, Jack Gallagher, Kurt Harron, Rielly Townsend, Abby Andrews, Charlize Andrews, Sophie Milliken, Maise Newell, Kasey Dalziel International Referees Nicola Johnson International Coaches Dmitry Gorshkov, Bjorn Galjaardt

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Water Polo Queensland Incorporated

Financial Report For the year ended 30 June 2018

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Committee’s Report 27

Statement of Comprehensive Income 28

Statement of Financial Position 29

Statement of Cash Flows 30

Notes to the Financial Statements 31

Statement by Members of the Committee 38

Independent Audit Report 39 27

COMMITTEE'S REPORT Your committee members submit the financial report of the association for the financial year ended 30 June 2018.

Committee Members The names of committee members throughout the financial year and at the date of this report are:

Sharyn Tucker President Lou Scarpato (Resigned May 2018) Secretary Paula Shannon Treasurer Paul Coolican Bjorn Galjaardt Stephen Porter (Resigned September 2017) Jeremy Archer (Appointed October 2017) Angela Szonyi

Principal Activities The principal activity of the association during the financial year was the promotion of water polo in Queensland.

Significant Changes No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during the year

Operating Result The net loss from ordinary activities during the year amounted to $7,779 (2017 net loss: $53,749).

After Balance Date Events No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the association, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the association in future financial years.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Members of the Committee:

Director ...... Treasurer ......

Dated 19th November 2018

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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 June 2018

Notes 2018 2017

$ $

Revenue 2 1,320,373 1,091,743

Merchandising Income 15,547 27,837

Cost of Sales (13,287) (28,324)

Administration (182,392) (185,109)

Employee benefits expense (450,247) (349,541)

Sport Expenses (573,514) (480,587)

Membership (71,554) (92,175)

Human Resources (21,271) (26,258)

Travel (25,095) (3,441)

Public Relations (6,339) (7,894)

Net loss for the year (7,779) (53,749)

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 June 2018

Notes 2018 2017

$ $

CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 4 376,941 570,305 Trade and other receivables 5 50,886 24,736 Inventories 38,582 25,334 Prepayments and Other Assets 6 356,403 213,949 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 822,812 834,324 NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property, plant and equipment 7 79,576 23,006 TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 79,576 23,006 TOTAL ASSETS 902,388 857,330 CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade creditors 149,840 191,924 Financial liability 8,036 - Other payables 8 50,303 7,422 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 208,179 199,346 NON-CURRENT LIABILITY Financial liability 44,004 - TOTAL LIABILITIES 252,183 199,346 NET ASSETS 650,205 657,984 MEMBERS’ FUNDS Retained profits 9 650,205 657,984

TOTAL MEMBERS’ FUNDS 650,205 657,984

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 June 2018

Notes 2018 2017

$ $

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Receipts from customers 1,303,693 1,119,360

Payments to suppliers and employees (1,446,610) (1,211,769)

Interest received 6,077 8,431

Interest paid (601) -

GST Recovered/(Paid) (28,627) (22,643)

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating 10 (166,068) (106,621) Activities

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

(Purchases) of plant and equipment (79,336) (29,390)

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing (79,336) (29,390) Activities

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds (repayment) of borrowings 52,040 -

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing 47,319 - Activities

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH HELD (193,364) (136,011)

Cash at the Beginning of the Financial Year 4 570,305 706,316 CASH AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL 376,941 570,305 YEAR

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This financial report is a special purpose financial report prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act 1981. The committee has determined that the association is not a reporting entity.

The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historic costs and does not take into account changing money values or, except where stated specifically, current valuations of non-current assets.

The following significant accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period unless stated otherwise, have been adopted in the preparation of this financial report.

A. Cash flow statement The presentation of a cash flow statement is not required under the Associations In- corporation Act. However, it has been determined by management that inclusion will assist user understanding of the financial statements.

B. Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) Leasehold improvements and office equipment are carried at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation.

The depreciable amount of all PPE is depreciated over the useful lives of the assets to the association commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.

Leasehold improvements are amortised over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.

C. Impairment of Assets At the end of each reporting period, the committee reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, an impairment test is carried out on the asset by comparing the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use, is compared to the asset’s carrying amount. Any excess of the asset’s carrying amount over its recoverable amount is recognised in the income and expenditure statement.

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D. Employee Benefits Provision is made for the association’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to the end of the reporting period. Employee benefits have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled.

E. Provisions Provisions are recognised when the association has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation at the end of the reporting period.

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

G. Accounts Receivable and Other Debtors Accounts receivable and other debtors include amounts due from members as well as amounts receivable from donors. Receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are classified as non-current assets.

H. Revenue and Other Income Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. For this purpose, deferred consideration is not discounted to present values when recog- nising revenue.

Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest method, which for floating rate financial assets is the rate inherent in the instrument.

Grant and donation income is recognised when the entity obtains control over the funds, which is generally at the time of receipt.

If conditions are attached to the grant that must be satisfied before the association is eligible to receive the contribution, recognition of the grant as revenue will be deferred until those conditions are satisfied.

In the case of grants provided for administration purposes, these are apportioned over the time the administration grant is expected to be used.

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

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I. Leases Leases of PPE, where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset (but not the legal ownership) are transferred to the association, are classified as finance leases.

Finance leases are capitalised by recording an asset and a liability at the lower of the amounts equal to the fair value of the leased property or the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values. Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest expense for that period.

Leased assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lease term. Lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are charged as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred.

J. Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included with other receivables or payables in the statement of financial position.

K. Financial Assets Investments in financial assets are initially recognised at cost, which includes transac- tion costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value, which is equivalent to their market bid price at the end of the reporting period. Movements in fair value are recognised through an equity reserve.

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

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

2018 2017

$ $

NOTE 2: REVENUE

Grants 180,008 176,523

Registrations 348,117 274,953

Programs 686,106 553,615

Events / Tournaments 62,727 49,392

Sponsorship income 32,898 25,000

Interest 6,077 8,431

Other Income 4,440 3,829

1,320,373 1,091,743

NOTE 3: EXPENSES

Travel and Meals for Teams 280,401 207,546

Venue Hire 64,612 69,875

Depreciation 22,767 6,383

Audit Fees 6,430 3,555

NOTE 4: CASH ASSETS

Cash at Bank 376,593 568,139

Petty Cash 348 2,166

376,941 570,305

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 (CONT )

2018 2017

$ $

NOTE 5: TRADE RECEIVABLES

Trade Receivables 50,886 17,016

GST Receivable - 7,720

50,886 24,736

NOTE 6: PREPAYMENTS AND OTHER ASSETS

Prepayments 356,403 213,949

356,403 213,949

NOTE 7: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

(a) Computer and other equipment

At cost 29,689 3,845

Less accumulated depreciation (3,285) (422)

26,404 3,423

(b) Furniture, fixtures and fittings

At cost 15,553 15,553

Less accumulated depreciation (4,949) (1,797)

10,604 13,756

(d) Lease Improvements

At cost 10,840 9,991

Less accumulated depreciation (10,628) (4,164)

212 5,827

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 ( CONT )

2018 2017

$ $

(e) Motor vehicle

At cost 52,644 -

Less accumulated depreciation (10,288) -

42,356 -

Total property, plant and equipment 79,576 23,006

NOTE 8: OTHER PAYABLES

Employee Entitlements 6,509 6,509

GST payable 28,627 -

Other Payables 15,167 913

50,303 7,422

NOTE 9: RETAINED EARNINGS Retained earnings at the beginning of the 657,984 711,733 financial year Net loss for the year (7,779) (53,749) Retained Earnings at the end of the 650,205 657,984 financial year NOTE 10: RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES Operating profit (loss) after income tax (7,779) (53,750)

Non-cash flows in operating profit

Depreciation 22,767 6,383

Changes in current assets and liabilities

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 ( CONT )

2018 2017

$ $

(Increase) /decrease in trade debtors (26,150) 29,377

Decrease in other debtors and prepayments (142,455) (99,600)

Loss/(gain) on disposal of fixed assets - 8,378

(Increase) / Decrease in inventories (13,248) (1,118)

(Decrease) / Increase in trade creditors (42,084) 108,202

(Decrease) in other creditors and accruals 14,254 (83,526)

(Decrease) / Increase in employee provisions - 1,676

Increase (decrease) in GST Clearing account 28,627 (22,643)

Net Cash Used in Operating Activities (166,068) (106,621)

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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STATEMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE The committee have determined that the association is not a reporting entity.

The committee have determined that this special purpose financial report should be prepared in accordance with the accounting policies outlined in Note 1 to the financial statements.

In the opinion of the committee the financial report as set out on pages 1 to 10:

1. Presents a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2018 and its performance for the financial year ended on that date.

2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that it will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the committee and is signed for and on behalf of the Committee by:

Director ......

Treasurer ......

Dated 19th November 2018

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT To the members of Water Polo Queensland Incorporated

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report

Opinion

We have audited the financial report of Water Polo Queensland Incorporated (the Entity), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2018, the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial report, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and statement by Members of the Committee.

In our opinion the accompanying financial report presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Entity as at 30 June 2018 and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with the basis of accounting described in Note 1.

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Entity in accordance with ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Emphasis of matter – Basis of accounting

We draw attention to Note 1 to the financial report, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared to assist the Entity to meet the requirements of the Associations Incorporations Act 1981. As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.

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Other information

The members are responsible for the other information. The other information obtained at the date of this auditor’s report is information included in the annual report, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon.

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.

If, based on the work we have performed on the other information obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s report, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

Responsibilities of management and those charged with governance for the Financial Report

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report, and have determined that the basis of preparation described in Note 1 is appropriate to meet the requirements of the associations incorporations act 1981 and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of a financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial report, management is responsible for assessing the Entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Entity or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Entity’s financial reporting process.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when

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it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economicOpinion decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. In our opinion the financial report presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of A Queensland further Water description Polo Inc. as ofat 30 our June responsibilities2016, and its financial performance for the and audit its cash of flows the for financial the report is locatedyear then atended the in accordanceAuditing with and the financialAssurance reporting Standards requirements ofBoard Associations website Incorporation (http://www.auasb. Act 1981. gov.au/Home.aspx) at: Basis of Accounting http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar4.pdfWithout modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to the financial report, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared to assist Queensland Water Polo Inc. to meet the requirements of Associations Incorporation Act 1981. As a result, the financial report may not Thisbe suitable description for another forms purpose. part of our auditor’s report.

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