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CONTENTS

4 President’s Report 6 CEO’s Report

ILLAWARA ACADEMY OF SPORT 2018 OVERVIEW 10 Corporate vision statement 12 Board of Directors 13 Administrative Operations 14 Academy Position & Structure 16 Scholarship Programs 18 Core Programs Components 19 Total Scholarships Offered 20 Honour Roll

ILLAWARA ACADEMY OF SPORT 2018 PROGRAMS 24 Program Manager’s Report 25 AFL Girls Report 26 AWD Report 27 Basketball Report 28 Cycling Report 30 Golf Report 31 Hockey Report 32 Lonestar Report 33 Netball Report 34 Rugby 7s Report 36 Surfing Report 38 Triathlon Report

ILLAWARA ACADEMY OF SPORT 2018 AWARDS 40 Ilawarra Mercury Tobin Family Award 42 Athlete of the Year Awards by sport 53 Class of 2018 54 Scholarship Holders by Sport and Region

ILLAWARA ACADEMY OF SPORT 2018 FINANCIALS 58 Financial Reports

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PRESIDENT’S Athlete was Lonestar squad member, I will now touch on the policy, MEDIA Barrett accepted a position with the Kieran Wooley. operational, and resourcing aspects of the To the media throughout the , I Illawarra Hawks. We wish Andrew REPORT 2018 Illawarra Academy of Sports operations extend the Academy’s appreciation and well in his new role. Again, an open Around eighty athletes and staff attended throughout 2017/18. thanks for your positive coverage of the market and transparent advertising the statewide “Your Local Club” Regional outstanding talent and achievements of process produced an excellent field of Academy Games held this year in the GOVERNANCE our athletes. candidates from whom Dane Robinson am pleased to present this, my first Hunter. Our athletes again performed The year 2017 was the final year of the has been selected. A former Australian Presidents Report, for consideration with great credit and enjoyed the event in Academy’s 5-year Strategic Plan. This COACHES/SUPPORT STAFF/ representative triathlete, Dane brings I at the Annual General Meeting of the process. necessitated the incoming Board and CONSULTANTS great experience, enthusiasm and drive the Illawarra Academy of Sport for year membership to review its strategic The Illawarra Academy of Sport is, in to his new role. Finally, the Academy’s 2017-2018. FINANCES plan and develop a new plan reflecting essence, an educational institution administration assistant, Angela The Academy’s financial position the key values and strategic priorities which develops skills and imparts resigned recently and again, new talent This AGM is the first July-June continues to be sound and I extend of the organisation. The new plan information to its scholarship holders. is being sought for this position. Our based financial and operating year thanks to the many financial supporters will deliver on a vision which enables The Academy strives to secure coaches, Financial Manager Selin Kahraman and completes the transition from a of the Academy for continuing to invest athletes of the Illawarra the maximum support staff and educators/consultants continues to provide excellent service to calendar-based year, a process which in the region’s youth. As can be seen in opportunity for holistic success and of the highest calibre and this is a the Academy and is appreciated by all. began in 2015. comments regarding staffing hereunder, development through excellence in pursuit which will receive higher Staff turnover during the year has carried program . The vision will be resourcing and attention under the new The Board extends its thanks to departed We look back or the past year with with it some costs. Notwithstanding, the achieved through robust administration Strategic Plan. You are the key to our staff and welcomes its new team with considerable pride at the achievements Academy continues to operate sustainably by professional staff and continuing success on court and field. On behalf considerable expectation and excitement. of not only our current athletes but also with additional revenue generation being improvement in the quality and of the Board and Academy staff, thank our past athletes who compete with great a focus for the future. I extend particular diversity of services to our athletes. you for your commitment and effort THE BOARD AND MEMBERSHIP success on the national and international thanks to the Academy’s Auditors towards our athletes. I continually remind myself that all stage. In this regard, hosted the O’Donnell Hennessy & Co. and staffer I thank all members, directors and members are volunteers who, at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games during Selin Kahraman. staff in delivering the abovementioned ACADEMY STAFF expense of their own time and energy, the year and the Illawarra Academy of governance measures with particular 2017/18 has been a turbulent year, but give unstintingly to the work of the Sport had nine former scholarship holders PROGRAMS thanks to CEO John Armstrong. change is the only constant in life and Academy. Our reward is seeing skills compete with great credit in a variety of It is clear that Regional Academies of if well managed can produce rewarding being developed, performance being sports. Emma McKeon secured multiple Sport, of which the Illawarra Academy SPONSORS and beneficial results. One change played out, knowledge being learned, gold and bronze medals in a stunning of Sport was the original model, and The Academy could not exist arose from the Constitution adopted confidence growing, and maturity swimming performance. which later became replicated across without the financial assistance of in March 2017 which incorporated the emerging in some of the finest young the nation, continue to have a valid and its government and private sector roles of Public Officer, Chief Financial individuals our communities continue I also mention the performance of important role to play in providing a supporters. The recently increased officer and General Manager into a new to produce. Madeleine Hill who, whilst not winning talent identification and development level of support and assurance of its role under the title of Chief Executive her 5000 metre and 10,000 metre running pathway for athletes in the region. continuation by the Minister for Sport Officer. The incoming Board reviewed Each member of the Academy has events, displayed great sportsmanship and Whilst several sporting codes have their and NSW Office of Sport is much the new position and determined to played a unique role in the work of care by waiting at the finishing line to own pathway/academy-style programs, appreciated. The five councils of the test the market by advertising the the organisation this year. Some have welcome the last place-getter home. Such many do not. Providing a pathway for Academy’s region are foundational position when the General Manager’s served on staff and athlete selection behaviour represents what the Illawarra those sports contributes significantly member and continue to contribute contract expired early September panels. Others have invested in Academy of Sport represents – respect to their survival and success. In this financially each year. Likewise, the 2017. The level of interest was quite the Strategic Plan, while others and friendship are core values irrespective regard, two ‘new’ squads were added University of contributes extraordinary with the end result being have focused on the details of the of the heat of competition. to our Academies suite of offerings financially and in providing access the appointment of John Armstrong, Employee Handbook. Many more have during 2017-2018. These were surfing to an excellent range of facilities and a person of great experience and represented the Academy. Everyone has Other significant events to occur and AFL Girls, both launched with professional advice. qualification in sports administration, contributed. during the year included the Academy’s the full support of the Office of Sport development and coaching. John Annual Presentation Night held at and the respective State Sporting Our private sector sponsors including commenced work as CEO with the On behalf of Vice President Amy Novotel Wollongong in September. This Organisations. Our programs continue platinum sponsors Collegians, and Academy on 1 November 2017 and Duggan and myself, I extend our genuine function introduces each of our athletes to offer skill development, competition longstanding sponsors Bluescope and hit the ground running. He has been gratitude to you. You are an asset to your to the wider regional community and opportunities, educational components WIN, Aceit Sportswear and our strength pivotal in our strategic planning and communities and a great team for the presents them with their graduation on a range of subjects and strength and and conditioning consultant/provider program development processes. Academy. certificates. The night also hosts the conditioning services, an area which the BaiMed have been loyal and highly presentation of the prestigious Tobin Academy is devoting more attention to. valued supporters who I sincerely thank More change in the ranks occurred in John Wells Family Award for the Academy’s most We strive for continuous improvement on behalf of all our young athletes and May 2018 when former Athlete and PRESIDENT outstanding Athlete. For 2018 that across all scholarship components. Academy community. Program Development Manager Andrew ILLAWARRA ACADEMY OF SPORT

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CEO’S REPORT Direction and the production of the Strategic Plan 2018-2021. This provides the 2018 platform for the IAS to continue to pursue excellence in the provision of services for its emerging athletes as well as provide the ith the appointment of the CEO flexibility to broaden its scope to remain to commence on 1 November relevant and contemporary in a continually W2017, the IAS embarked upon changing landscape of sport. a course of change and development that has been both deliberate and relatively The IAS simply could not work without the speedy. The continued commitment to the commitment by its coaches and support development and welfare of athletes within staff and we are blessed with a strong the Illawarra and Region catchment led to contingent of coaches that are dedicated a maintenance of the programs that were to the development of the athletes. We evident in 2016-17 with the exception of collectively thank them for their skills, Ten-Pin Bowls as a program but with the expertise and dedication. inclusion of Surfing. 2018 saw some structural change, with the The programs maintained the commitment IAS revising its workforce. The resignation to effective education programs that ran of the Program Manager followed by throughout the year, with recognition the Administration Officer heralded to all the presenters that enabled this. the modification of skill sets required to Unfortunately, the anticipated inclusion of advance the IAS via its administrative the “iHub” that would integrate the learning support. The expansion of the role of platform with the communication platform Athlete and Program Manager to include and the TeambuildR App (for strength Coach Development and the allocation and conditioning) was unable to come to of funds to establish a Communications fruition due to IT integration issues. Officer and a Strength and Conditioning service delivery, recognises the commitment The commitment to the physical by the Board to these areas for 2019. development of the athletes through the Strength and Conditioning offerings Our commitment to the Illawarra provided by BaiMed were placed in community through fundraising and support abeyance early in the program with the for the Disability Trust, Red Shield Appeal collapse in sponsorship offerings provided and other fundraisers remains. Equally, we by the Jetts franchises. This was replaced are dependent upon, and thankful for, the with the provision of training facilities at support provided by all of our sponsors, in Moss Vale Aquatic Centre, Bay and Basin particular the Office of Sport, the Collegians Leisure Centre, Kiama Leisure Centre and Football Club, BlueScopeWIN UniActive at the . Community partners, and A large thank you to each of the facility BaiMed Physiotherapy. providers – their support enabled the inclusion of a revised program that allowed 2018 has maintained the integrity of the supervised and structured sessions to be IAS, embarked upon change that will conducted in each of the regional areas advance its capability into the future of the IAS catchment. BaiMed provided and provided a framework for continual the option for supervised sessions in the development in meeting the needs of second and third terms of school in 2018. the athletes of the Illawarra. It has set This was met with some limited success the platform for the future success of the and provides the basis upon which the Illawarra Academy of Sport. 2018-19 programs will be formed. John Armstrong The appointment of the CEO coincided CEO with a commitment to a revised Strategic ILLAWARRA ACADEMY OF SPORT

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OVERVIEW 2018 10 CORPORATE VISION AND STATEMENT 11

CORPORATE VISION FOR THE ILLAWARRA ACADEMY OF SPORT

SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE … staff have improved understanding, efficiency. HISTORY Academy of Sport. For funding reasons, the The IAS will continue to build on the • An engaged and competent, increased competence and modified • A positive perception of personnel by “The concept of the Illawarra Academy term Institute, was replaced with Academy range of sports available to local athletes functioning Board and staff. behaviour due to their engagement in community and partners. of Sport emanated from a community- prior to incorporation in 1988. • Long-term sustainability is evident. effective programs. • The level of involvement of the based investigation into sport and A GROWING EXAMPLE • There is viability in future growth • There are diversified delivery options Academy in the community. lifestyle opportunities in the Illawarra. SPORTS PROGRAMS The regional academy format, pioneered in opportunities. in education and skills development, • The level of inclusion in broader A committee which comprised of As the Academy evolved, the range of the Illawarra, has now been replicated across • The IAS is perceived as an integral and training is provided to best meet sporting outcomes in the Illawarra. representatives from government, sports expanded and since 1986 programs Australia and overseas. Ten independent part of the success of the Illawarra the needs of the program / coaches / • The regular, appropriate and timely education, business and community sport have been conducted in 18 different sports. regional academies are in operation across community. athletes. engagement in internal and external recommended the establishment of an Although, gymnastics, touch, basketball, NSW with the national network of regional • The IAS is perceived as a leading player • The IAS is seen as a leader in coach / communications. Academy to expand sporting opportunities soccer and surfing are no longer in the academies now totally nineteen. in sports development and outcomes of athlete / program development from • The development and deployment of a for talented athletes of the region.” Academy, eleven sports programs remain. the Illawarra sporting community. within the industry. Communications Strategy. The strength of the Illawarra Academy • There is continual and regular exposure • The way participants respond to the With the University of Wollongong “Currently there are programs offered of Sport has always been its strategic of the IAS in the community. WE WILL BE MEASURED BY … delivery of programs. facilitating its progress, the committee’s for AFL girls, AWD, golf, netball, hockey, alliances and partnerships with Illawarra • Sponsors and sporting organisations • Allocation of sufficient resources to • A capacity to meet the holistic needs vision became a reality. Then the Illawarra rugby union, cycling, Lonestar, and business, local government, sporting look to the IAS for inclusion. deliver the desired program outcomes of the athletes / coaches / staff of the Institute of Sport was launched in December triathlon. Since 1985, there have been over associations at regional and state level and • Athletes, coaches and program through financial and operational IAS. 1985, becoming Australia’s first Regional 5400 scholarships offered to local athletes.” support of the University of Wollongong.

MISSION “To provide opportunities and services for sport, talented athletes and coaches within the Illawarra Area to achieve excellence.”

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mr. John Wells, President ADMINISTRATIVE Representative of Mayor of Shoalhaven, Councillor Amanda Findley’s OPERATIONS Ms. Amy Duggan, Vice President Community Member Wollongong Representative he Academy Administration Centre is Mr. Peter Bowman, Director based at the University of Wollongong. Representative of Australian Institute of John Wells Amy Duggan Peter Bowman The location offers access to IAS training Sport Director’s T facilities for a range of sports, access to lecture and tutorial rooms, physiotherapy facilities and Mr. Canio Fierravanti, Director Representative of University of Wollongong close links with key volunteer, sports groups Vice Chancellor’s and consultants.

Ms. Megan Hutchison, Director The Academy employed three full-time staff Community Member - Kiama Representative and one part-time staff in 2018. Academy coaching staff are all contracted on a casual Ms. Jenny Towers, Director basis and as volunteers receive a small Representative of Lord Mayor honorarium to cover their costs. of Wollongong Councillor Gordon Bradbery’s Canio Fierravanti Megan Hutchinson Jenny Towers

Mr. Garry Turland, Director STAFFING LEVELS DURING 2018 Representative of Mayor of Full Time Wingecarribee Councillor Ken Halstead’s Chief Executive Officer 1 Program and Athlete Development Manager 1 Mr. Brian Weir, Director Administrative Officer 1 Representative of Mayor of Shellharbour, Part Time Councillor Marianne Saliba’s Finance Manager 1 Mrs. Clare Rogers, Member Representative of Mayor of Kiama, Councillor Mark Honey’s Garry Turland Brian Weir Clare Rogers

Mr. Gary Lord, Member Community Member Shellharbour Representative

Mr. Grant Hughes, Director Community Member Wollongong Representative

Mr. Scott Parr, Member Community Member Wollongong Representative Gary Lord Grant Hughes Scott Parr

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ACADEMY POSITION IN SPORTS STRUCTURE

s a provider of talent development services, the Academy aims to Aposition itself within the sports system at a level which will be of most benefit to athletes.

As an independent autonomous organisation, the Academy is in effect, WOLLONGONG working on behalf of the local and state sporting associations to develop talented WINGECARRIBEE athletes for the benefit of both the athletes and the sport. SHELLHARBOUR The Academy programs are designed to complement the activities the athletes receive through their club and representative structure. KIAMA LINKS TO SPORTING GROUPS The Academy operates within the sports system at several pre elite athlete levels.

It maintains links with a range of organisations to ensure that the local talented athletes receive the best possible support in their path to excellence.

SHOALHAVEN NSW OFFICE OF SPORT - SPORT & RECREATION the greatest opportunity to feed into the AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT As the largest single partner of the NSW Institute of Sport programs (where The links with the AIS were established Academy, there are close operational appropriate). when the Academy was formed in 1985. links with the Office of Communities Academy athletes have the opportunity Sport and Recreation with regular NSW REGIONAL ACADEMY of gaining entry to the AIS and a number interaction with the South Coast Region NETWORK of Academy athletes have graduated into and at senior officer level. The eleven independent Regional AIS programs. Academies in NSW maintain close links LOCAL & STATE SPORTS for athlete competition and training and ACADEMY CATCHMENT AREA ASSOCIATIONS sport management information sharing. The Academy operates through the Administrative and coaching links Illawarra’s geographic region comprising the are maintained with local and ACADEMIES OF SPORT five local government areas of: Wollongong, State sporting associations in the INC (RASI) Shellharbour, Kiama, Shoalhaven, and scholarship sports that have programs The eleven independent Regional Wingecarribee. Illawarra covers an area of in the Academy. Academies in NSW, in 2003, formed 8,485 square kilometres and extends from RASi. The principal purpose of this Helensburgh in the north, Ulladulla in the NSW INSTITUTE OF SPORT organization is the planning and support south and across to the Southern Highlands The Illawarra Academy sports programs of the Academy Games - a multi sport in the west. The region has a population of are structured to ensure the athletes have festival involving all Academies. approximately 480,000.

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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

programs in line with the ‘long term the athlete receives advice in specialist Competition Opportunities unique touring environment. athlete development model’ and weekly areas of athlete development. The Academy squads participate in selected access to a HP training facility. sport science program elements aim to competitive fixtures during their Personal Development • Sports specific fitness testing and provide regular and relevant feedback scholarship program. Competition is A key objective of the Academy is to evaluation to the coaches and the athletes on the primarily against selected opponents develop outstanding sports citizens and • Specialist training including athletic physical fitness and training levels of including other Regional Academies, therefore Education and Awareness movement and speed development the athletes. State Academies, representative sides sessions, based on public speaking, drugs training. or strong club teams and is valuable in sport, media and sponsor servicing, are Athletes annually complete sessions in to the coaches in providing feedback incorporated into the program. Elite Sport Education Curriculum nutrition, sport psychology and sports on the progress of the athlete and the Sport specific education modules injury prevention and management. effectiveness of the coaching program. In addition, athletes are exposed to including: The aim of these sessions is to provide social and promotional situations to • Performance Psychology, information to make athletes aware of Sporting tours overseas, interstate and develop their personal understanding of • Sports Nutrition, the role these areas play in enhancing within NSW may also be conducted to the breadth of sports development and • Drugs in sport, and; individual performance. provide competitive opportunities in the community service opportunities. • Athletic movement and injury prevention

Athlete personal development modules including: • Goal-setting and time management he major focus of Academy activity additional selection criteria which varies • Media awareness and public speaking, • is the delivery of sport coaching, from program to program. At time of Athlete professionalism T physical development and education nomination this criteria is outlined to all • In 2-Uni Academic Support programs for its scholarship athletes. applicants. Services are provided to a select group CORE PROGRAM COMPONENTS who must satisfy eligibility and selection PROGRAM BENEFITS & SERVICES The primary objective of the Academy is criteria. A generic Academy scholarship provides to improve an individual athlete’s sporting the following benefits and services to the ability and to equip them with skills to COMMON ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY region’s talented youth: enhance their prospects of future success. CRITERIA The athlete must: Sport Specific Skill Development Training & Technical Development 1. Reside in the Illawarra region • Elite coaching by the region’s leading Coaching and training sessions form (Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, coaches include high level guest the major component of the scholarship CUSTOM SPORTS TEAMWEAR Shoalhaven and Wingecarribee); coaches. program (except individual athlete 2. Display an ability to apply coaching • Technical and tactical skill acquisition program). Design Your Own and Stock Service and technical instruction; with video analysis support. 3. Demonstrate, through past • Exposure to high level competition The coaching staff design programs performance and/or potential capacity, including the ClubsNSW Academy that emphasize individual development the potential to improve performance Games as well as regional and inter- concentrating on the strengths and to a high level; state tours. weaknesses of the athletes together 4. Be a registered participant of an with activities to improve and athlete’s association within the Illawarra area. Athlete Performance Development knowledge and ability in the tactical • Musculoskeletal screening with aspects of their sport. SELECTION CRITERIA AND individualised pre-had exercise PROGRAM DESIGN programs. Sport Science In addition to the eligibility criteria • Movement competency evaluations To supplement the coaching and outlined above sport programs have • High performance resistance training training component of the program,

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TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED 1986-2018

AFL GIRLS NETBALL Female 18 Female 709

ATHLETES WITH A DISABILITY RUGBY LEAGUE Male 666 Male 53 Female 35 RUGBY 7s Male 30 BASKETBALL Female 24 Male 149 RUGBY UNION Female 142 Male 443

CRICKET SAILING Male 559 Male 81 Female 95 Female 25

SOCCER CYCLING Male 144 Male 170 Female 1 Female 78 SURFING CORE PROGRAM COMPONENTS GOLF Male 64 Male 215 Female 19 Female 57 SWIMMING he primary objective of the receives advice in specialist areas of or strong club teams and is valuable GYMNASTIC Male 92 Academy is to improve an athlete development. The sport science to the coaches in providing feedback T individual athlete’s sporting ability program elements aim to provide regular on the progress of the athlete and the Female 26 Female 79 and to equip them with skills to enhance and relevant feedback to the coaches effectiveness of the coaching program. TENNIS their prospects of future success. and athletes on the physical fitness and HOCKEY training levels of the athletes. Sporting tours overseas, interstate and Male 0 Male 481 TRAINING & TECHNICAL within NSW may also be conducted to Female 26 DEVELOPMENT Athletes annually complete sessions in provide competitive opportunities in the Female 491 Coaching and training sessions form nutrition, sport psychology and sports unique touring environment. TENPIN BOWLING the major component of the scholarship injury prevention and management. INDIVIDUAL ATHLETES Male 2 program (except individual athlete The aim of these sessions is to provide PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Male 74 program). The coaching staff design information to make athletes aware of A key objective of the Academy is to Female 3 programs that emphasise individual the role these areas play in enhancing develop outstanding sports citizens Female 75 TOUCH development concentrating on the individual performance. and education and awareness sessions strengths and weaknesses of the athletes based on public speaking, drugs in LAWN BOWLS Male 35 together with activities to improve an COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES sport, media and sponsor servicing Male 104 Female 3 athlete’s knowledge and ability in the Academy squads participate in selected are incorporated into the program. Female 54 tactical aspects of their sport. competitive fixtures during their In addition, athletes are exposed to TRIATHLON scholarship program. Competition is social and promotional situations to SPORTS SCIENCE primarily against selected opponents develop their personal understanding LONESTAR Male 14 To supplement the coaching and training including other Regional Academies, of the breath of sports development and Male 133 Female 15 component of the program, the athlete State Academies, representative sides, community awareness. Female 177 TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED 5665

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IAS Graduates that have represented at an Olympic Games, World Championships or Commonwealth Games

SPORT ATHLETE ACHIEVEMENT YEAR SPORT ATHLETE ACHIEVEMENT YEAR

2012 & 2016 Olympic Games and Athletics RYAN GREGSON 2008 Kayaking ZOE LYNAM (NEE UPHILL) 2008 Olympic Games 1999 2014 Commonwealth Games Lawn Bowls KAREN MURPHY World Champion & Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist 1990 Athletics MADELINE HILLS (NEE HEINER) 2016 Olympic Games and 2014 Commonewealth Games 2004 Lawn Bowls LEIF SELBY World Champion & 2010 Commonwealth Games Silver Medalist 1990 AWD SIOBHAN PATON World Champion and 2000 Paralympics Gold Medalist 1998 Lawn Bowls BRET DUPREZ World Champion & 1998 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist 1990 AWD MEGAN NEWELL 2011 Special Olympics Gold Medalist 2002 Rowing DAVID SMITH 2012 Olympic Games Gold Medalist 2001 AWD JESSICA SMITH 2004 Paralympic Games 2003 Rugby League JOSH MORRIS 2013 Rugby League Winner 2001 AWD BRETT STIBERS 2016 Paralympian and 2008 Paralympic Gold Medalist 1996 Rugby League BRETT STEWART 2008 Rugby League World Cup 1999 Cricket 2003 1990 Rugby League KANE LINNETT 2013 Rugby League World Cup 2005 Cricket SHANE LEE 1999 Cricket World Cup 1989 Rugby League KEITH LULIA 2013 Rugby League World Cup 2002 World Champion and Cycling ROCHELLE GILMORE 1996 Commonwealth Games Medalist Rugby League CRAIG FITZGIBBON 2008 Rugby League World Cup 1994 2006 Commonwealth Games and Cycling BEN KERSTEN 1995 Rugby Union TOM CONNOR Australian Rugby 7’s Team, 2018 Commonwealth Games 2010 Gold Medalist Soccer LUKE WILKSHIRE 2010 World Cup and 2004 Olympic Games 1996 Cycling JOSH KERSTEN 1998 Commonwealth Games Bronze Medalist 1994 Surfing MICHAEL LOWE World Surfing Championships 1990 Cycling JAMES WILLIAMSON MTB 24 hour Solo World Championships Gold Medalist 2002 Surfing SALLY FITZGIBBONS World Surfing Championships 2007 Cycling CALEB EWAN 2014 Commonwealth Games 2010 Surfing KIM WOOLDRIDGE World Surfing Championships 1988 World Champion, 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist and Hockey KIERAN GOVERS 2004 2014 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist Surfing CHAD RYAN World Surfing Championships 1990

Hockey BLAKE GOVERS 2016 Olympic Games 2012 Surfing JAKE SPOONER World Surfing Championships 1988

Hockey GRACE STEWART 2016 Olympic Games 2014 Surfing TODD PRESTAGE World Surfing Championships 1988

2014 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist and 2012/2014/2016 Olympic Games Hockey TRISTAN WHITE 2006 Swimming DAVID MCKEON 2010 Australian Kookaburras & Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist

Hockey FLYNN OGILIVE 2015 Indoor Hockey World Cup and Australian Kookaburras 2007 Swimming JARROD POORT 2016 and 2012 Olympic Games 2010 Hockey MELISSIA SIMPSON 2007 Indoor Hockey World Cup 2002 2014 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist Hockey EMMA MACLEASH (NEE COBBIN) 2011 Indoor Hockey World Cup 2004 Swimming EMMA MCKEON 2016 Olympic Games Gold Medalist 2010 2018 Commonwealth Games multiple Gold & Bronze medalist Hockey SIMON BEATON 2015 Indoor Hockey World Cup 2000 Swimming ROBERT HURLEY 2010 Commonwealth Games 2006 Hockey HEATH OGILVIE 2015 Indoor Hockey World Cup 2008 World Champion and Swimming JASON CRAM 2000 Hockey KURT OGLVIE 2011 and 2015 Indoor Hockey World Cup 2000 2002 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist Hockey LYNDAL OGILVIE 2011 Indoor Hockey World Cup 2001 Swimming LORI MUNZ 1998 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist 1997

Hockey KYLIE SMITH 2011 Indoor Hockey World Cup 1999 Swimming SARAH KASOULIS 2002 Commonwealth Games 1999

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IAS Graduates Who Have Represented at Intenational Level

SPORT ATHLETE ACHIEVEMENT YEAR

AWD SAM HARDAKER Australian Disability Swim Team 2001

AWD JACQUELINE CHARLESWORTH Australian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team 1999

Cricket PHIL JAQUES Australian Cricket Team 1993

Cricket ADAM ZAMPA Australian Cricket Team 2007

Cycling AMIEL CAVALIER Australian MTB Team 2005

Cycling JOSH WALL Australian Cycling Team 2001

Golf JORDAN ZUNIC Winner of the Open 2007

Hockey STEPHEN MADGE Australian Kookaburras 2000

Hockey KYAH GRAY Australian Indoor Hockey Team 2009

Lawn Bowls SARAH BODDINGTON Australian Women’s Team 2008

Netball MARNI HANSELL Australian Netball Team 1996

Netball SARAH BARRETT Australian Netball Team 1996

Rugby League LUKE BAILEY Australian Kangaroos 1995

Rugby League SHAUN TIMMINS Australian Kangaroos 1993

Rugby League JOHN SIMON Australian Kangaroos 1990

Rugby League BEN HORNBY Australian Kangaroos 1995

Rugby Union MARTIN SCHLIEBS Australian Rugby 7’s Team 1998

Rugby Union PAUL ASQUITH Australian Rugby 7’s Team 2007

Rugby Union ALEXANDER KANAAR Australian Wallabies 1999

Rugby Union DAN PALMER Australian Wallabies 2004

Swimming BEN DENNER Australian Swimming Team 2000

Swimming KAINE LOVE Australian Swimming Team 2000

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PROGRAM REPORT 2018 24 PROGRAM MANAGER’S REPORT IAS AFL GIRLS REPORT 25

018 was a fantastic year for the screenings and individualised training Academy with 186 graduating programs for all athletes. These included AFL GIRLS REPORT 2018 2athletes from 10 sport programs access to three resistance sessions a week covering 21 different sports. at the High Performance Training Area in the UOW Sports Hub. The Academy’s In 2018 the IAS offered Sports resistance program is based on the Scholarships across 10 programs: AFL Athlete Long Term Development Model 018 was the first year the IAS have The improvement as a team and as sight. Their understanding of the game Girls, Athletes with a Disability, Basketball, which identifies a number of physical had an U16’s Youth Girls AFL individuals over the carnival was quite has also improved, but most importantly Cycling, Golf, Hockey, Netball, Rugby 7’s, competency markers which Athletes must 2scholarship. The year started with impressive. The opportunity to re-watch they’ve all become great friends and love Surfing Triathlon, as well as the non-sport- achieve to progress, thus providing an trials in March at Bonaira Oval. Selections their games was a great tool and helped playing football. specific LoneStar Program. effective foundation for future strength were quickly made, and 18 enthusiastic the girls to visualise what you should and and conditioning programs. young girls joined the academy under the shouldn’t do on the oval. It was the first year of the program and Once again, the scholarship year started in AFL banner. the first year of club AFL for girls in the October with our induction weekend. This I would like to congratulate all athletes The girls became a tight knit group at Illawarra. Although we had a few bumps weekend saw all athletes and parents from on their achievements over the past There were five training sessions before academy games and continued working along the way, all the girls have done their all programs gather at the University of 12 months and thank our dedicated, the academy games. The girls mainly on skills post-academy games. As their coaches proud and are full of potential to Wollongong. passionate and talented coaches, managers, focused on their kicking and handballing basic skills started to build, we started make their way to the AFLW in the future education consultants and the various skills in the lead up to the trip to working on some more advanced skills if they keep up their enthusiasm. In 2018 the IAS Community Outreach other volunteers for their hard work. The Newcastle. like snap kicks as well as starting the Program provided opportunities for sport programs would not run successfully education program. COACH AND MANAGING STAFF scholarship athletes to get involved in without their commitment and willingness Academy games was a blast and despite Ms Nicola Kennedy, Joint Head Coach PROGRAM targeted community projects as part of to succeed. not winning a game the girls played with By the end of the scholarship, all of the Mr Brent Johnson, Joint Head Coach their holistic development and support of great sportsmanship and enthusiasm. girls’ basic skills have improved out of Ms Jenny Kennedy, Manager MANAGER’S local community. The IAS continued, and I’m proud of what the Academy has been developed new relationships with a variety able to achieve in 2018, and excited about REPORT 2018 of local community organisations which the challenges ahead in 2019. saw IAS athletes and staff volunteer their time to support various fundraising events I hope you enjoy the following sport or projects. reports, which will give an insight into what each sport is accomplishing within The IAS Sports Education Curriculum their programs. provided education for all athletes in areas including nutrition, psychology and Dane Robinson athletic movement. Our physiotherapy ATHLETE, COACH AND PROGRAM partner Baimed provided musculoskeletal MANAGER

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AWD REPORT 2018 BASKETBALL REPORT 2018

he 2018 Illawarra Academy of Sport The IAS basketball program would like Basketball Squad consisted of six male to finally thank the IAS staff, Basketball Tathletes and six female athletes. Based NSW, local council and the basketball out of the University of Wollongong Indoor stadiums across the Illawarra for their Basketball Courts, the squad was under the continuing support. direction of Head Coach Rhys Martin and Assistant Coach Lauren Sparks. BASKETBALL COACHING AND SUPPORT TEAM In just its second year returning to the Mr. Rhys Martin, Head Coach IAS sporting program, Basketball has Ms. Lauren Sparks, Assistant Coach a challenging schedule to juggle with athletes being involved in club, rep and regional state programs. Athletes dedicated their time of an evening once a week or fortnight to advance their individual skills and many thanks go to the parents who sacrificed their time.

Throughout the scholarship year, a vast improvement was seen not just in the basic understanding of the game but also how to communicate with teammates and coaches. A real strength of athletes is the ability to lead and this skill crosses over into other aspects of life. The Basketball program looks to bring this 018 has been another busy and tennis. Tim has continued to give his all in improving in a number of areas, quality out in athletes and will endeavour successful year for the IAS’s AWD all sessions and his skill development both which has resulted in a consistent and to develop confidence and self-belief. 2program with a number of athletes at training and during competition has commendable level of achievement in having great success in their sports. been at the highest level. the pool throughout the year. Each on court session, athletes worked on shot technique, defensive Our athletes have been put through Jarred Dyer is a very successful young A new athlete to the program Luke has containment, offensive timing and their paces with weekly strength and swimmer who has come leaps and bounds had a great start to the year, coming spacing. These formed the base with conditioning sessions and skill specific over the last 12 months with an impressive leaps and bounds in his strength and athletes also exposed to professional training directly related to their sports collection of places and medals at a having an open mind to try new things. level drills of repetition shooting, one which has allowed them to transfer number of swimming meets this year. He Being a basketball player, we have on one game play and the breakdown of these skills and aspects of strength and has also represented at both state team looked at developing his lower body offensive plays to better understand how conditioning into their competition level and at national competitions. Jarred is strength and power application and each position plays a role on court. allowing them to perform at a high to be commended on his positive attitude Luke has applied himself well to the level. towards his training which is evident in his training and always gives 100% during Athletes engaged in classroom sessions achievements in the pool. all sessions. for education about other parts of sport Our most experienced athlete Timothy and a strength and conditioning program Walsh has been part of the AWD Tarren Dyer is another strong swimmer His performance at the Special Olympics sponsored by Baimed was introduced program for a number of years, his high who has continued to improve and all was a highlight with them taking out the for all athletes. Developing off court level of application and hard work has aspects of his training and performance tournament, so only bigger and better knowledge is just as important and paid off with him making a number of during competitions. Tarren’s attitude things to come from Luke. through the 2017/18 IAS scholarship representative teams not only in basketball and focus toward his training has athletes gained this advantage. but also being selected for state teams in been outstanding this year with him COACH: Kurt Freeme

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CYCLING REPORT 2018

he Cycling Program has continued Two IAS Cycling Program athletes were to build upon the success of the 2016 selected to represent NSW at the Elite PROGRAM SNAPSHOT T squad. The 2018 squad consisted of 12 Australian Track Cycling Championships. athletes in age divisions from U15 to U19. • Shari Heffernan (Under 19 Women’s) • Zachary Marshall (Under 19 Men) AGES: CYCLING PROGRAM ATHLETES: The 2017 IAS Cycling Program required 13 – 18 years during scholarship Shari Heffernan (19 Women’s) athletes to attend two sports specific One IAS Cycling Program Athlete was SQUAD: Tahlia Dole (17 Women’s) training sessions per/week during the track selected to represent Australia at the 12 Athletes (5 females | 7 males) Amelia Trukulia (17 Women’s) season and two sports specific training Oceania Track Championships in New PROGRAM YEAR: Sarah Cliff (15 Women’s) session per week during the road season. Zealand. October – September (12 months) Emily Strumfin (15 Women’s) • Zachary Marshall (Under 19 Men) KEY PEOPLE: Zac Marshall (19 Men’s) Athletes also completed the educational Mick Marshall (Coach) Luke Britton (19 Men’s) curriculum of Sports Nutrition, The IAS Cycling staff and athletes wish Simon Britton (Coach) Sam Estelle (19 Men’s) Performance Psychology, Media Training, to acknowledge and thank Cycling NSW Kieran Heffernan (Manager) Jarrod Williams (19 Men’s) Injury Management and Public Speaking. as well as our sponsors; Soto Engineering Ryan Britton (15 Men’s) Consultants, Ben Mikic Foundation, Tane Matthews-Obrien (15 Men’s) During the 2018 Track and Road seasons, CRAM Fluid Power. Curtis Trukulia (15 Men’s) IAS Cycling Program athletes competed in major Track, Road and Mountain Bike Cycling events including:

• Australian Junior Road Championships • National Junior Track Series. Developing your sport. • Clarence Street Cup • Cup on Wheels Developing your athletes. • NSW Country Championships • NSW Track Championships (Sydney) • Australian Junior Track Championships The Office of Sport offers a range of services to help you (U15/U17 - Melbourne) develop your sport and your athletes, from direct service • Australian Elite Track Championships delivery to invaluable advice. () • Australian Omnium Championships Stay, train and take advantage of our Berry Sport (Melbourne) and Recreation Centre, offering state-of-the-art • Australian Madison Championships facilities and tailored, specialist programs to suit (Melbourne) your needs. • Austral Wheel Race Carnival Utilise the expertise of our Regional Office staff (Melbourne) and discuss the future of your sport, its coaches • Oceania Track Championships and its volunteers to help make sure you get the (Cambridge New Zealand) best results. • National Junior Road Championships (Under 19) Victoria Whatever your vision, the Office of Sport is here to help you get the best out of your sport and Three IAS Cycling Program athletes your athletes. were selected to represent NSW at the Australian Junior Track Cycling Berry Sport and Recreation Centre

Championships. 02 4464 2258 • Sarah Cliff (Under 15 Women’s) Wollongong Regional Office • Ryan Britton (Under 15 Men’s) • Tahlia Dole (Under 17 Women’s) 02 4228 5355

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GOLF REPORT 2018 HOCKEY REPORT 2018

here were 10 very talented Athletes in • 2018 Foursomes winner at Kiama Golf Runner Up – 2018 the 2018 Golf program, each of whom Club • JNJG North vs South Cup – South Team he Illawarra Academy of Sport 2018 T improved their game, and many who • 2018 Member of the Golf Illawarra Member – 2018 Hockey Squad, consisted of athletes also gathered some exceptional results. Eric Apperly team (under 21 team) • The Grange Junior Open Boys Nett Tfrom the Illawarra, Southern • 2018 Golf Illawarra representative Runner Up – 2018 Highlands and Shoalhaven regions. Some of the results from the 2018 squad • 2018 South Coast match Play Champion • Golf Illawarra Selection Junior Boys Team During the program training took place were - vs Newcastle Inter District – 2018 fortnightly utilising synthetic hockey Andrew Brown: Ethan Harvey: • Nowra Junior Open Boys Open pitches at the University of Wollongong, • 2018 Tied first in the 7/8/9 school • Golf Illawarra Junior Pennant Winner Champion – 2018 Unanderra Hockey Stadium and Croome championships but unfortunately losing -2017 • Golf Illawarra Junior Pennant Road Hockey Centre. The scholarship in the playoff. • Golf Illawarra Junior Encourage Shield Winner – 2018 period gave the athletes a chance to • 2018 Winner of year 8. Winner - 2017 improve their basic skills, gameplay and • 2018 3rd at Camden/Campbelltown 13 • Golf Illawarra Junior Masters U/14’s Eddie Ward: fitness before the start of the upcoming years and under Winner - 2017 • 2017 Kiama Junior Open Winner season and representative duties. • Golf Illawarra Junior Masters Boys Overall • 2017 Grange Junior Open Winner Will Diabarra: Nett Winner - 2017 • 2018 State Development Squad Selection, The athletes under took hockey specific • 2018 State Development Squad Selection • Wagga Junior Masters Boys 13 Years Nett • 2018 Illawarra Junior Masters age winner training session while also undertaking • 2018 Runner up at the NSW All Schools Runner up - 2017 14/15 (even par) classroom sessions to develop a well- Championships • Kembla Grange Junior Open U/16s Nett • 2018 Kiama Foursomes Championships. rounded athlete. These sessions included • 2018 Member of the NSW Schoolboys Runner – 2017 (with Wil) and winning the plate section Sports nutrition, performance psychology, team to compete in the national • Gerringong Junior Open Runner Up - at the 2018 Plate Champion at the State presentation skills, sporting pathways, Championships 2017 Championships media skills and athlete professionalism • 2018 Mollymook Junior Classic Champion • Wollongong Junior Open Runner Up – • 2018 Golf Illawarra and were conducted by professionals in • 2018 Runner up in the Wollongong 2017 Eric Apperly representative their fields. The athletes were able to Junior Open • Golf Illawarra Junior Illawarra Open • 2018 Golf Illawarra District representative attend strength and conditioning training • 2018 runner up in the Wollongong Junior Series Nett Runner Up – 2017 • 2018 Port Kembla A Pennant Player at the University of Wollongong and Queensland Scorches player Tegan The strength of the program in the past, Open • Illawarra Junior Masters 14-15 Boys Nett • 2016-18 Port Kembla Junior Champion associated gyms, provided by the IAS staff Richards assisted in counter attacking present and future should be accredited • 2018 Macarther Junior Masters to aid in their physical development and plays and various individual skills. This to the hard work of the Academy Staff, Runner Up improve their fitness and skills required was an invaluable experience for many Supporting councils and especially • 2017/18 Kiama Junior Pennent for the game. athletes to see some of Australians best the parents of scholarship holders. district winner athletes and hopefully this relationship Currently the past IAS players play for • 2018 State Development Squad selection While on the Hockey field sessions will continue with past Illawarra the Kookaburras, Hockeyroos, Australian focused on further development of their Academy graduates. Development squads, Australian Indoor Selena Bosevski: core basic skills, game awareness, space Hockey Squads and various junior NSW • 2017 - Kiama Jnr Open winner creation, counter attacks, attacking and As previously mentioned both men’s and age groups. • 2017 - Wollongong Jnr Open winner defencing structures, goal scoring and women’s squads travelled to the Newcastle • 2017 & Aron Price Jnr Open winner strategical play. With such a wide variety of to play against the best athletes from The Illawarra Academy of Sport Hockey • 2018 - Peter O’Malley Jnr Masters winner focuses, athletes were able to understand around NSW in other Regional Academies. program would like to thank Hockey • 2018 - The Grange Jnr Open winner what to do in different situations that they This year again the competition was a Australia, Hockey NSW, the NSW institute might face in a game situation. 9 aside format, which allowed for open of sport, local hockey associations, local Rounding out the squad Josh Hayes, play and for the athletes to test out their councils, business sponsors and external Harrison Kitely, Will Bromley and Bradley The athletes were able to develop their skills acquired throughout the training coaches who have given up their time to Wills each gave a strong account of individual games which transferred sessions building up to the Games. This increase the ability of hockey players themselves. through to the matches which was was overseen by Hockey NSW Regional from Illawarra, Shoalhaven and the played as part of the NSW Clubs Coaching Directors who sought out Southern Highlands. GOLF COACHING AND SUPPORT TEAM Academy games. Throughout the year potential athletes to move into the Hockey Mr Luke Grinham, Head Coach athletes were lucky enough to receive NSW age group state squads, such as Ella HEAD COACH: ALEXANDER MACKAY Mr Matt Carter, Assistant Coach guess coaches to help learn new Gibson who has been named in the 2019 Women’s Coach: Caitlyn Rosser Mr Richard Jumrukovski, Assistant Coach skills. Kookaburra Flynn Ogilvie and Under 18 NSW Girls Squad. Assistant Coach: Craig Williams

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RUGBY 7S REPORT 2018 LONESTAR REPORT 2018

llawarra Academy of Sport Rugby n 2018 the BlueScopeWIN LoneStar program by IAS Performance Partner competencies and therefore provide a Union Program was conducted Program was made up of 25 athletes BaiMed. These sports specific strength strong physical foundation for further Ibetween September 2017and April Ifrom 11 different sports, including and conditioning programs were development moving forward. 2018. Several venues throughout the athletics, equestrian, water polo, delivered in line with the ’athlete long region were used and we would like gymnastics, soccer, acrobatics, surf tern development model’ adopted at The Illawarra Academy of Sport would like to express our gratitude to Bowral and lifesaving, surfing, swimming, motorcycle the IAS. Athletes received age and to acknowledge and thank BlueScopeWIN Wollongong University Rugby Union racing and skateboarding. developmental appropriate programs Community Partners for their continued Clubs for use of their grounds. to establish efficient movement support of the LoneStar Program. Due to the challenges of the athletes Each training session saw the girls turn up participating in a variety of sports, and enthusiastically embrace the range of the squad is not provided regular skill skills and drills aimed at adding value to development training, however the athletes themselves as players in rugby union. were provided core skills that transcend across most sports such as speed and agility These skills and drills involved contact sessions. In addition to these sessions, situations, attacking and defensive through regular discussions between the work and the tackle contest. The squad IAS, our athletes and their coaches targeted attended lectures on Media Awareness, support was provided as required. Sports Nutrition, Athletic Movement, Performance Psychology and they were The LoneStar squad attended regular also screened for musculoskeletal ability sport specific education sessions to add by Bai Med Physiotherapy. In addition to value to their training programs. These these activities the squad also attended included Sports Nutrition, Performance weekly Resistance Training. Psychology, Athletic Movement, Time Management, Drugs in Sport, Injury The girls always demonstrated good Prevention, Media Awareness, Mental sportsmanship and best behaviour and Health and Public Speaking. are to be congratulated for their efforts. Additional thanks must also go to the girl’s All IAS LoneStar Athletes received parents for their support. Musculoskeletal Screenings and PROGRAM SNAPSHOT individualised pre-hab exercise programs to IAS Rugby Union Head Coach, Tony be complete in their own time on a weekly Leeder-Smith and Manager, Alarna Hall AGES: 14 – 17 years during scholarship basis. The screenings form an essential part would like to thank the IAS staff, and the SQUAD: Nine athletes of the foundation for the Athlete Long Term Australian Rugby Union for their ongoing PROGRAM YEAR: September – April Development (ALTD) Model. support of the IAS Rugby Union Program. KEY PEOPLE: Alarna Hall [Manager] Tony Leeder Smith [Head Coach] The LoneStar athletes along with those We would also like to take this opportunity athletes from sport specific programs were to congratulate the CEO and staff of the HIGHLIGHTS offered complementary Gym Memberships IAS for their contribution to the success Illawarra Reps: at one of the IAS Performance Partner’s of the Illawarra Academy of Sport over its Emily Hall, Katelyn Hall, Ellie Fleming, Stella Casey, clubs, or one of our Council Partners 30-year period of operation. Lilli O’Dea and Lily Murdoch facilities. This enabled all athletes NSW Country Development squad U15s: regardless of their sport or location to have Lilli O’Dea access to a facility within a short drive of Tasmania Reps: their home. Emily Hall, Katelyn Hall and Ellie Fleming. Andrew Barrett (Co-ordinator) All Academy athletes were supplied a sports specific strength and conditioning

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NETBALL REPORT 2018

he Netball Squad has made council areas participating in the single- retention by each association. Together It is important to note that IAS is one of considerable advances throughout phase trial. A final player squad of 24 with the Netball athletes, the umpires take many Regional Academies positioned T the 2017-2018 program seeing yet athletes were selected. the full squad membership to 32. outside of the NSW Metro area it is crucial PROGRAM SNAPSHOT another productive and competitive year to recognise the depth of talent and for the squad. Program end has been This year’s IAS Umpire Program intake The full squad program initial training work rate that has been involved the past AGES: 13 – 16 years during scholarship extended this year to include an upcoming increased from three in 2017 to an sessions focused on the delivery and season to improve our consistency and SQUAD: 24 Athletes / 6 Umpires inaugural Academy Challenge to be held impressive eight in 2018. understanding of speed, strength and performances throughout the program. PROGRAM YEAR: November – October (11 months) in late September. And the growing IAS conditioning as well as re-establishing 2018 has been a positive result for the KEY PEOPLE: Marji Parr (Head Coach) Umpire Program. The Umpire program trains alongside strong foundation skills for the individual, program and all involved. Elise Edney (Assistant Coach) the netball squad and participates in the team and the squad environment. Jessica Davis (Assistant Coach) The athletes have undergone specific all tournaments (approx 20 games per Squad members have also had the The academy coaching staff worked Ashlee Scofield (Trainee Coach) fitness training as directed by the day over two days); inter academy days, opportunity to train and play against other directly throughout the program with Sharon Briggs (Manager) Netball Australia Develop a Diamond NSW High Performance camp and all NSW Regional Academies squads (RAS) regional associations, both coaches, Athlete Program (DADA) and have been IAS training sessions. This not only gives and exposure to International, National officials and players. This has a positive HIGHLIGHTS: provided with leading edge Strength and them transferable but refined ruling of and State coaching. impact on player development, load Events/Tours: Conditioning program, assessments and skills which improves their officiating of management with strong emphasis on Training Camp – Western Sydney Academy of Sport treatments under IAS Sponsor Bai Med matches. Evident by the recognition of two The program conducted squad training communication and responsibilities. Training Camp – South East Sports Academy Physiotherapy and Bai Med Blue High National Accreditation badges awarded sessions throughout the Illawarra Squad members have had the privilege Training Camp – South West Sydney Academy of Sport Performance Centre tailored completely to within the program. region of councils (IROC) to ensure that in this program of having exciting Regular training session match play the age group of 14-16yrs. the IAS had maximum visibility to all opportunities provided to them; whether Clubs NSW Academy Games – Maitland Still in infancy; feedback from regional regions. We have been able to do this by its working with numerous well qualified Academy Challenge – Orange The program began in October 2017, with associations and NSW on the IAS Umpire ensuring all court sessions are open to all coaches or professionals in the delivery over 70 athletes from the IAS five regional Program has led to continual support and associations, coaches, other athletes, and of an athletic performance program ATHLETE ACHIEVEMENTS: outside audiences. inclusive of individual musculoskeletal Sharnee Behr screenings, resistance training • NSW U17 Regional Development squad - selection at age 13 The majority of the squad are currently programs, athlete movement and speed preparing with determination for the development, water recovery as well Annalise Chadrawy upcoming 2018 Netball NSW under age as sports specific fitness testing, high • Premier League Club: UTS Academy selection selections commencing in October - off the performance screening and SnC programs • Metro League selection back of a successful 2017 trialling IAS squad developed inline within the NA under age – 2 current members of the IAS are all in selection criteria and DADA skill pathway Jade Frankham selection contention via the newly formed driven by IAS sponsors Bai Med. • Premier League Club: UTS Academy selection NSW U17 Regional Development squad. • Metro League selection The academy coaching and management Earlier in 2018 the squad attended a team wish to formally acknowledge all club Cartia Toranto combined inter- Academy training and and association coaches for their work • Premier League Club: UTS Academy selection match play session with Western Sydney with all their team players, but specifically • Metro League selection Academy of Sport at ‘Netball Central’ all academy members. Without the great NNSW home at Olympic Park Homebush. support from all levels the players are not Aishah Muhammad The IAS also hosted a combined inter- able to fully develop into the elite athlete • Premier League Club: UTS Academy selection academy training and matchplay with both that they can be. • Metro League selection Western Sydney Academy of Sport (WSAS) and South East Sports Academy (SESA) Finally, the coaching and management Ruby Sargent Wilson attending the IAS home at the University team would like to acknowledge the IAS • Premier League Club: UTS Academy selection Of Wollongong Sports Hub. The session sponsors for their support of the netball • NSW U17 Regional Talented squad selection drew the Academy squads together with program and to the IAS program staff to • NSWCHS U15 School team players undertaking self-evaluation of providing the means for the athletes to • U18 South Coast School team positional play and squad skill activities. pursue their sporting dreams.

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SURFING REPORT 2018

hirty-three surfers comprising 13 The scholarship holders also underwent through the Surfing Australia system. girls and 20 boys from Lake Tabourie strength and conditioning sessions The squad selected have all demonstrated Tto Stanwell Park filled out the where they developed surf-specific a positive attitude and willingness to Surfing Program in 2018, making it one of functional movement patterns, learn which will hold them in good stead the best subscribed in the Academy. muscular strength and cardiovascular moving forward. fitness to prepare them for future Throughout the program, the Illawarra resistance training sessions as they We’d like to congratulate the 2018 Academy of Sport offered a number of progress as athletes. Surfing squad for their progress and other high-performance sessions to performances over the past 12 months. develop well-rounded athletes. There The Illawarra Academy of Sport Moving into 2019 Surfing won’t be a were five education sessions conducted program is a pathway program to allow stand-alone program offered by the IAS by various industry professionals scholarship holders the opportunity to however athletes keen to pursue surfing to provide expert advice to players gain experience of life as a professional through the Academy can still do so and regarding sports psychology, nutrition surfer and improve their skill base in access all the benefits the IAS has to offer and media awareness. preparation for future pathway programs via the Lonestar Program.

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TRIATHLON REPORT 2018

he IAS triathlon squad had a very Freya Robinson-Mills and Brooklyn Henry 2nd and 3rd respectively and Liam 4th in positive start to the scholarship year placed second in their respective groups in the 14-15 age group. Twith a record number of scholarships the same event. awarded to young athletes since the sport’s In the super sprint race Freya took overall inception as an academy program. With a In the prestigious Australia Day Aquathon line honours, Taj Hooper finished 2nd new coach leading the program an early in Wollongong Finn Stapley fought for a overall and Nash Hay nailed an impressive emphasis on skill development, education 2nd place overall in the short course race 3rd in the 12-13 group. and individual development se the with Brooklyn not far behind in 3rd. In program up for a strong summer season. the same event Jacinta Cliff placed second On a national level the squad was proudly in the U16 with Grace 3rd. Towards the represented with many scholarship In local triathlon events IAS triathletes end of the summer the strengthening holders taking on various National Series showed a strong presence with most of squad really started to shine with a strong competitions around the country. Closing the squad competing in events up and showing at the Wollongong Triathlon with out the year at the Australian All Schools down the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. In the Brooklyn, Liam Hinchcliffe and Jacinta triathlon Taj Hooper, Jacinta Cliff and Nowra triathlon Grace Mahon took out the taking on the sprint distance with Jacinta Brooklyn Henry competed as part of women’s supersprint event overall whilst and Brooklyn placing in the overall results, the SSA NSW team and competed with great heart. Jacinta and Brooklyn left the championships with a bronze medal in the All Age mixed relay.

Off the triathlon circuit the squad was representing the IAS in single discipline arenas. Freya swam to multiple medals at the NSWCCC swimming championships going on to compete at the Australian Age championships in 200m breaststroke. On the cycling scene Jacinta qualified for the NSW cycling team and will compete at the national championships later this year and Liam raced at the Australian Cross-Country running championships.

From a development perspective many athletes who started the scholarship year with little to no pure triathlon experience found their way over the season. In some athlete’s cases they were facing the challenge of understanding and learning not one but three new sports but, true to the personality traits they were granted scholarships for, they showed strong work ethic, an open mind and a hunger to learn. Many of these athletes produced achievements which may not show up on a race results sheet but do exemplify their attitude to improve and uphold the virtues of the IAS.

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ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2018 40 TOBIN AWARD

KIERAN WOOLLEY – TOBIN FAMILY AWARD

ILLAWARRA MERCURY IAS TOBIN FAMILY AWARD & 2018 LONESTAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

he Illawarra Academy of Sport, in 2002 created a new annual perpetual Taward which recognises excellence in junior sport in the Illawarra. The award, presented to the Illawarra Academy of Sport’s Athlete of the Year, was named “The Tobin Family Award” in recognition of that family’s contribution to sports in the Illawarra for more than sixty-five years.

The Illawarra Mercury Tobin Family Award is given to the Academy athlete who, during the course of their scholarship, displays an exception level of sports performance, a commendable attitude to competition, persistent dedication to learning and strong community focus. All Academy sports program athletes are eligible for the award. Qualifier (Vans Park Series) (Next year Rankings this result would qualify me for Tokyo • Ranked No2 (16 and under) Street 2018 is the 16th year the award has been 2020) skateboarder on the ASF National presented. With past winners include • 1st 2018 Open Sponsored Men Grind Rankings Kieran Govers, Sally Fitzgibbons, Ryan for Life USA National Series, San Luis • Ranked 48th in the world (Open Men) in Gregson, Emma McKeon and Blake Obispo, USA Bowl/Vert and rising quickly Govers. • 1st 2018 Advanced Bowl Hot Wheels Junior National Series, Woodward We’re thrilled to have been part of Kieran’s The recipient of the award receives a Tahoe, USA journey over the past couple of years. and a $5000.00 scholarship to assist • 1st 2018 Advanced Street Hot Wheels in their continued development within Junior National Series, Woodward Talking about his experience with the their chosen sport. Tahoe, USA Academy, Kieran said “I would like to • 3rd 2018 Australian Championship of thank the Academy for their support in And our 2018 Illawarra Mercury Tobin Street Skateboarding (16 and Under) the past year, particularly with the new Family Award winner is Minnanmurra • 1st 2018 Bowlzilla, Ellanora physical training opportunities I have been skateboard prodigy, Kieran Woolley! • 1st 2018 King of Vert – Prahan able to access at Kiama Leisure Centre and • 1st 2018 23nd Annual Fernside Skate the great support that all athletes receive Kieran has had a sensational year punching Comp from Baimed. I am sure you don’t always well above his weight and age, claiming • 1st 2017 King of the Street, Mansfield see the academy’s impact on athletes many national and international titles…just • 1st 2017 King of the Concrete, Torquay (especially Lone Star Athletes) however I take a quick look at the list below. • 1st 2018 Truckee Gromfest, Truckee, can assure you that the IAS program has USA significantly contributed to my success • 2017 and 2018 Australian Junior • 2nd 2018 Skate Park League National over the past two years.“ Bowlriding Champion (U18) - The Finals (Street), Melbourne peak and most competitive Australian We’re excited about the prospects for Skateboarding Title. • Ranked No1 (16 and under) Bowl/Park Kieran’s future and look forward to • 4th 2018 Open Men’s in the Oceania skateboarder on the ASF (Australian following his career and success through Continental Championships Global Skateboarding Federation) National coming years.

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ZACHARY MARSHALL- BEN MIKIC AWARD ETHAN HARVEY - VIC BURROWS AWARD

2018 CYCLING ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 2018 VIC BURROWS AWARD

he 2018 IAS Cycling Athlete of the part from the IAS Athlete of the Year, which is also known as The Year in the golfing sphere, we TBen Mikic Award, goes to Zachary Apresent a special award to a golfing Marshall. athlete who has excelled both in sport and also in community engagement. In 2009, Zachary has achieved exceptional results the Academy introduced the Vic Burrows in the past 12 months representing the Memorial Award. Vic was the founding Illawarra NSW and Australia. Here’s a coordinator of the IAS Golf program and quick rundown of just some of his exploits. devoted 10 years to ensuring the program was a success for aspiring young golfers Oceania Champs of the region. The recipient of the Vic • 1st Oceania Team Pursuit Burrows Memorial Award receives a $500 (Representing Australia) scholarship courtesy of Golf Illawarra. • 2nd Kieran • 2nd Madison (Representing Australia) “Grinham is also impressed with Ethan’s • 4th Kilometre Time trial prospects. “Ethan has been gradually improving over the past 6-12 months. NSW Champs Ethan continues to travel to his coach in • 1st Scratch race Sydney showing how committed to Ethan • 2nd Omnium is to his sport. Ethan also plays football, • 2nd Sprint doing a great job to continue to improve • 2nd Kieran at both sports. Ethan would be hopeful of • 3rd 1km Time Trial inclusion in the State Development squad • 4th Individual pursuit over the next 12-24 months”. • Selected to represent NSW at Nationals Coach Luke Grinham

Australian Championships This award is testament to your golfing • 1st Team Sprint skill and also to your exemplary character • 3rd Scratch race Ethan. Congratulations! • 5Th Omnium

Other achievements • Selected for an NSWIS scholarship • 1st in the 120th Austral Wheel Race (Oldest bicycle race in the world) • 1st in the Wagga Wagga Golden Wheel race

Truly exceptional results here Zach, well done and keep up the good work. We all look forward to seeing you progress on to a successful racing career.

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SERENA COOPER JARROD DYER

2018 AFL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 2018 AWD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

ver the past 12 months Serena cross 2018 Jarrod has continued has shown herself to be a to perform at a high level where Otalented player, a leader amongst Ahe has made both state and her peers and a star of the future. She national teams in both individual and has represented the Illawarra in the team positions. He has been a successful Shoalhaven Carnival: 2016, 2017, 2018, swimmer in a number of squads and also captained the IAS U16’s girls squad at throughout a number of strokes over Academy games and also captained her a range of distances. Jarrod has had a local team- the U15’s Youth Girls Albion number of places inclusive of 1st, 2nd Park Crows. and 3rd in a number of races at all meets he attends. Serena is also an umpire, she goal-umpires senior men’s games, and field-umpires He was SESA 2018 winter short course senior women’s. There are few female overall multi class champion. umpires in the Illawarra and Serena is an asset to the Illawarra AFL community. Along with a string of other titles Jarrod Fantastic news Serena! Congratulations. figured strongly in the SESA Summer Championships winning each to the 50 IAS coach of the squad during 2018, free, 100 free, 200 back, 100 breast and 200 Nicola Kennedy said “Serena is a strong IM events. kick of the footy and is not afraid to get her head over the ball. She plays the game Kurt said “Jarrod Dyer is a very successful with great sportsmanship and is a real young swimmer who has come leaps and leader among her peers. She is always bounds over the last 12 months with an looking for ways to improve her game impressive collection of places and medals and has a real potential for AFLW if she at a number of swimming meets this year. continues on the path she is on.” He has also represented at both state team level and at national competitions. Jarrod is to be commended on his positive attitude towards his training which is evident in his achievements in the pool. in the future Jarrod is aiming to gain more experience on the national stage and his goal is to be swimming at Tokyo Paralympics in 2020.

Great work Jarrod, keep it up and we look forward to more awesome results from you.

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ZOE ROULSTON RUBY SARGENT-WILSON

2018 BASKETBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 2018 NETBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

oe has achieved very strong results this year including being selected Zfor Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup (one of 20 NSW country athletes selected)

She played for Australian Junior Basketball at the Mel Young Basketball Classic in New Zealand winning the gold medal for U17 women at the Mel Young Easter Classic.

Zoe was named as a reserve in the NSW Country State Representative team.

She was also named MVP at the 2018 John Martin Country Tournament for U16 Girls

She played in the Illawarra U16 girls representative team won a gold medal at in the 2018 BNSW Southern Junior League, a gold medal at the 2018 John Martin Country Tournament, and silver at the 2018 U16 Girl’s BNSW Country Champions League.

And was selected in the 2018 Association of Independent Co-Educational Schools (AICES) open women’s representative team. The AICES team won a gold medal at the 2018 Combined Independent Schools Championships. uby is something of a sporting Talent Program identified from the 2018 chameleon, excelling in not only State Championships. Some very gratifying Zoe has been a stand out for the program RNetball but also AFL and touch rewards for your efforts there Ruby. as she trains with a high intensity and a football. However, this award is for her positive attitude. Zoe is always willing to netball prowess. Well done Ruby here’s to a great 2018/19 push through tough drills and encourage season too! her teammates. Zoe should be aiming At 15, Ruby has been with the Academy for a college career after high school and for two years now and achieved strong Coach words Ella is a polite and to begin her pro career in the WNBL or recognition for her efforts. These include enthusiastic athlete who has shown Europe after graduating. being selected in the 2018 U18 South exquisite dedication to improving her Coast school team to compete at the State hockey over the past 24 months with the Championships. Illawarra Academy. She has exceptional vision, hitting and communication skills Ruby was also named MVP at the 2017 which is helpful in any team she plays. Academy games and played as an Illawarra Ella has now set her sights on pursuing Netball Representative and 2017 a position within the 2019 NSW girl’s and 2018. She was Selected in the NSW hockey team.

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ELLA GIBSON EDDIE WARD

2018 BLUESCOPEWIN HOCKEY 2018 GOLF ATHLETE OF THE YEAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

lla has been a regular Coast Hockey Open Women’s member of her Illawarra Indoor Representative, Fairy Esouth Coast teams in her age Meadow Hockey Club First Grade group in both indoor and outdoor Women’s Indoor and Outdoor hockey over the past 12 months. Hockey Team, NSW Hockey U18 She has recently been selected Girls Indoor team. into the NSW Accelerated Athletes program which has Ella also plays in the men’s league placed her into the NSW Hockey with Fairy Meadow Third Grade U/18 women’s squad for 2019. She Men’s Outdoor Hockey Team and is also a regular player in the 1st was named Captain of Illawarra grade women’s competition for Academy of Sport Girls Hockey at Fairy Meadow. the Academy Games.

Ella has been selected for various Well done Ella, this is a fabulous teams including Illawarra South result, and very well-deserved.

ddie has racked up some outstanding • 2018 Port Kembla A Pennant Player results across the 2017/18 program • 2016-18 Port Kembla Junior Champion Eincluding the following. • 2018 Macarthur Junior Masters Runner Up BLUESCOPEWIN COMMUNITY PARTNERS • 2017 Kiama Junior Open Winner • 2017/18 Kiama Junior • 2017 Grange Junior Open Winner Pennant district winner • 2018 State Development Squad Selection • 2018 State Development Squad selection • 2018 Illawarra Junior Masters age Investing in the FUTURE winner 14/15 (even par) IAS Head Coach of Golf, Luke Grinham • 2018 Kiama Foursomes Championships. rates Eddie as a star in the making. of our region’s rising (with Wil) and winning the plate “Eddie has made great progress over section at the 2018 Plate Champion at the past 12 months. Eddie continues STARS the State Championships to work hard on his game and his • 2018 Golf Illawarra recent inclusion in the NSW State Eric Apperly representative development squad has allowed Eddie Proud sponsor of the IAS Hockey & Lonestar Program • 2018 Golf Illawarra to learn all aspects of the game at the Providing aspiring sports persons with industry District representative next level.” leading support through education, skill coaching and physical development 50 ATHLETEIAS AWD OF PROGRAM THE YEAR REPORT - SURFING ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - RUGBY 7s 51

LENNIX SMITH LILLI O’DEA

2018 SURFING ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 2018 RUGBY 7s ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

ennix Smith is the IAS 2018 Surfing Athlete of the Year! He is surely one illi has been a star performer in this, her first year Lof Australia’s most talented 13-year- with the IAS. old surfers. L She’s been an Illawarra rep for the 15s State Lennix has gained a place in the heavily Championships, played in the Illawarra 10s Country contested Billabong Team, and also Championships, was named in the NSW Country U15s the even more competitive Billabong squad, been a member of the Illawarra Rep Rugby 7s, Bloodlines initiative where 8 surfers and finally, played in the Wollongong Diocese Touch worldwide between the ages of 11 - 14 football team. This 2018 Athlete of the Year award were selected to travel to Hawaii for a is a feather in your cap Lilli, and a strong vote of development camp. confidence in your rugby future. Great work Lilli. We hope you have a brilliant year in 2018/19. He’s also part of the Surfing Australia Talent ID Program places him on Surfing Australia’s developmental pathway to support the most talented surfers coming out of Australia.

Lennix also won the U14’s Illawarra Title’s which was held at Sandon Point where he posted the Highest wave and heat scores throughout the day.

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BROOKLYN HENRY CLASS OF 2018

2018 TRIATHLON ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

rooklyn is 15 years old and has been a national All Schools level and exceeding AFL GIRLS with the Academy for two years. his own expectations achieving a 6th in Kesara McLaurin, Serena Cooper, Emily B the intermediate individual age category Giddings, Yasmin Anderson, Amelia He is a member of Triathlon NSW and a bronze medal in the all age mixed Anderson, Claudia Decker, Jasmine Talent ID Program, and has had some relay event. As is his nature Brooklyn has Limon, Megan Ashford, Kayla Milham, great results in 2018 including: plans to continue to hone his swim, cycle Ella Moate, Rani Sossai, Jorja Yates, Chloe and run skills and build his strength to George, Kiana Eady, Naomi Hinton, • 1st place in Husky Triathlon Festival take on local and national competitions Lauren Myers, Ruby Tilden, Jemma Turner super sprint into 2019.” • 3rd in mixed age mixed team relay at ATHLETE WITH A DISABILITY National all schools Triathlon Tarren Dyer – Swimming, Jarrod Dyer • 3rd place overall in Wollongong – Swimming, Luke Huska – Basketball, Aquathon Splash and Dash Timothy Walsh - Basketball • Nowra Anglican College 15yr • Boys Champion …. for both Swimming BASKETBALL and Cross-Country Running Zoe Roulston, Jayden Wright, Noah Martin, Ziad., El Tobgy, Summer Lewis, • He’s also the SASSA 15yr boys Bailey, Benson, Paige Nancarrow, Alicia Woolley – skateboarding, Tylah Richards - RUGBY 7S Champion for both Cross Country Widjaja, Georgia Chrystal-Foy, Ruby Swimming & Surf Lifesaving, Shiira-Paige Viena Tinao, Stella Casey, Lily Running and Swimming. Brannon, Alexander Poscoliero, Anakin De Horta – Gymnastics, Miranda Blades Murdoch, Katelyn Hall, Emily Hall, Hughes – Gymnastics, Sydney Brown – Swimming, Eloise Fleming, Olivia Daley, Molly Brendan Sexton Brooklyn’s IAS coach Mykenna Collier - Acrobatics Gymnastics, Parkes, Lilli O’Dea said “Brooklyn is a very focused athlete CYCLING Chelsea, Pheeney – Swimming, Kirra with a passion for triathlon that is often Amelia Trkulja, Curtis Trkulja, Tahlia Dale - Swimming/Surf Lifesaving, SURFING only seen in athlete many years his Dole, Tane Mathews O’Brien, Ryan Shania Campbell-Cooper – Swimming, Bayley Daniels, Cooper Collinge, Samara senior. Brooklyn’s drive is rooted deeply Britten, Luke Britten, Courtney Lendvay – Swimming, Zara Cox, Tahlia Collinge, Tom Feneley, in his will to better himself and that Sharman – Swimming, Zarko Selak – Keegan Willetts, Jordan Moran, Max determination showed over the past 12 Jarrod Williams, Samuel, Estell, Zachary Waterpolo, Isaak Wilson – Swimming, Bullen, Chae Conti, Hayden Ward, Kiara months when he represented the state at Marshall, Shari Heffernan, Emily Strumfin, Ben Giason - Athletics and Soccer, Meredith, Oceanna Rogers, Lennix Sarah Cliff Tenaya Hegarty – Gymnastics, Omar Smith, Keira Buckpitt, Holly Wishart, Matar - AFL & Swimming, Zara Sharman Bronte Campbell, Claire Bierke, Kye GOLF – Swimming, Jessica Adams - Gymnastic Farmilo, Tyler Ikin, Beau Buckpitt, Will Blomley, Wil Daibarra, Ethan Harvey, Acrobatics, Isabella Green – Swimming, Archie Riddick, Aidan Lewand-Parsons, Harrison Kiteley, Corey Nolan, Selena Angus McGoldrick - Surf Life Saving, Ben Buckpitt, Charli Hurst, Finley Bosevski, Eddie Ward, Bradley Wills, Riley Powell - Swimming, Emily Lord – McLaren, Jed Ashton, William Clarke, Michelle Di Natale, Josh Hayes, Andrew Equestrian, Hannah Crinnion - Athletics Darci Air, Summer Simon, Taj Simon, Brown. Lachlan O’Sullivan, Kasey Hargreaves, NETBALL Zoe Gelder HOCKEY Jessica Almond, Brooke McCabe, Elyssa Rebekah Brown, Briana Inskip, Kirra Franey, Alivia Brown, Taylah Afflick, Emily TRIATHLON Schofield, Cassandra McMillan, Jordan Bow, Lilly Sellers, Cartia Taranto, Sophie Grace Mahon, Aiden Wingate, Tom Lillie, Charlotte Naulty, Lachlan O’Neill, Rodwell, Ruby Sargent-Wilson, Tayla Ward, Knight, Ruby Sawtell, Nash Hay, Brooklyn 9JGVJGT[QWũTGNQQMKPIVQDW[[QWTƓTUVJQOGDW[CPKPXGUVOGPVRTQRGTV[QTUKORN[TGƓPCPEG9JGVJGT[QWũTGNQQMKPIVQDW[[QWTƓTUVJQOGDW[CPKPXGUVOGPVRTQRGTV[QTUKORN[TGƓPCPEG Rory Hanrahan, Riley Harper, Ella Gibson, Aishah Muhammed, Tailah Wagner, Victoria Henry, Freya Robinson-Mills, Liam 2CWN[QWTNQECN9QNNQPIQPI/QPG[3WGUVƓPCPEGURGEKCNKUVECPJGNRƓPFVJGNQCPVJCVOGGVU[QWTPGGFUК2CWN[QWTNQECN9QNNQPIQPI/QPG[3WGUVƓPCPEGURGEKCNKUVECPJGNRƓPFVJGNQCPVJCVOGGVU[QWTPGGFUК Libby Hall, Aiden Corbin Guest, Jade Frankham, Annalise Chadrawy, Hinchcliffe, Hannah Bradley, Mackenzie Sharnee Behr, Mia Evans, Jodie Correia, Miller, Sophie Mills, Angus Waddell, Finn LONESTAR Alicia Sturman, Holly Wilson, Emily Oates, Stapley, Blake McKenna, Deklan Olivia Falconer – Gymnastics, Jacob Hayley Whitchurch, Lauren White, Bella Campbell, Lauren Myers, Taj Hooper, Roulstone - motorcycling racing, Kieran Surace, Madi Check, Danielle Shaw Jacinta Cliff

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REGION

OUT SPORT KIAMA SHELLHARBOUR SHOALHAVEN WINGECARRIBEE WOLLONGONG OF TOTAL AREA

AFL Girls 0 3 2 0 13 0 18

Athlete 4 with a 0 0 0 0 4 0 Disability

Basketball 0 1 2 2 6 0 11

Cycling 2 1 0 0 9 0 12

Golf 4 4 0 0 2 0 10

Hockey 0 3 1 1 7 0 12

LoneStar 3 5 3 0 14 0 25

Netball 3 2 6 1 21 0 33

Rugby 7’s 0 3 0 5 1 0 9

Surfing 10 3 10 0 10 0 33

Triathlon 1 2 3 1 10 0 17 TOTAL 22 27 26 9 96 0 184

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SPORT MALE FEMALE TOTAL AFL Girls 0 18 18 Athlete with a Disability 4 0 4 Basketball 5 6 11 Cycling 7 5 12 Golf 9 1 10 Hockey 5 7 12 LoneStar 8 17 25 Netball 0 33 33 Rugby 7’s 0 9 9 Surfing 20 13 33 Triathlon 10 7 17 TOTAL 68 116 184

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