LITTLE ATHLETICS WA ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20
CONTENTS
ABOUT US ...... 1 LAWA BOARD AND STAFF ...... 2 CHAIRMAN AND CEO REPORT ...... 6 PARTICIPATION ...... 10 DEVELOPMENT ...... 12 OFFICIALS EDUCATION IN WA ...... 25 COMPETITIONS ...... 27 AWARDS ...... 47 ATHLETE AWARDS ...... 47 VOLUNTEER AWARDS ...... 51 COLES AWARDS ...... 55 LAA ROLL OF EXCELLENCE ...... 69 PERTH CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION . 72 “THE INSIDE TRACK” ...... 74 TRUE SPORT ...... 75 2019/20 ACHIEVEMENTS 52 7,092 37 NUMBER OF YEARS MEMBERS WA LITTLE ATHLETICS REGISTERED FOR CENTRES IN WA HAS BEEN 2019/20 SEASON OPERATING IN WA 374 112 650 MEMBERS IDENTIFY ATHLETES MEMBERS WERE AS ABORIGINAL IDENTIFIED BORN OVERSEAS OR TORRES STRAIT AS HAVING A ISLANDER DISABILITY
9,056 325,992 35 ATHLETES PARTICIPATED IN NUMBER OF PARTICIPATED IN LAPS PROGRAM ATHLETE RESULTS LITTLE ATHLETICS FOR SCHOOLS IN 2019/20 FOR 11 YEARS 8 1472 6,518 AWARDS FOR ATHLETES ENTERED LITTLE ATHLETICS VOLUNTEERING IN THE 2019 STATE WA FACEBOOK FOR 20 OR MORE TRACK & FIELD FOLLOWERS YEARS CHAMPIONSHIPS*
* Event cancelled due to COVID-19. ABOUT US
Athletics in Western Australia is To develop the fitness and Our shared values shall underpin the foundation sporting activity character of young people everything we do and define of choice. in Western Australia and to who we are and what we stand inspire them to achieve their for. We shall always: full potential through athletics. • Be open, honest, transparent and accountable, • Value Diversity and Inclusivity, • Act with Respect and Integrity, • Be open to Innovation, • Have Fun.
LAWA STRATEGIC PLAN
CREATING FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES (+ 3 YEARS) Embracing the digital generation • Engaging athletes and families in a digital service. • Long term growth and sustainability of the sport. • Build partnerships with like-minded organisations.
GROWING THE ASSOCIATION (+ 2 YEARS) Attract, develop and retain athletes through new and improved events • Build pathways for athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers. • Athletic events that talk to the ‘now’ generation. • Grow and sustain membership base beyond ‘Olympic’ years. • ‘One Sport’ structure adopted.
BUILDING THE FOUNDATION (+ 1 YEAR) Improving the efficiencies of Little Athletics WA • Consolidating & simplifying the structure of Little Athletics WA. • Strengthening the profile of Little Athletics WA. • Cost efficiencies through supply and people productivity.
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 1 WHO ARE WE
THE BOARD
Teresa Blackman - Chairman
Teresa’s love of athletics started when she was competing as a Little Athlete some years ago and was re-ignited when her daughter commenced at Melville Little Athletics Centre in 2007. Teresa has been an active member of the little athletics community as a coach, official and administrator at Club and Centre level, before being elected as Chairman, Little Athletics WA in Dec 2014. Since then Teresa has also been a Director on the Little Athletics Australia (LAA) Board, Director on the Athletics WA Board (AWA), and a member of the Community Athletics Council WA (CACWA). Between volunteering and work, Teresa enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, and following the Kangaroos (Nth Melbourne) football team.
Megan Bye - Director
Megan joined the Board in April 2016 as an Independent Director. She brings over 20 years of marketing and communications experience to Little Athletics WA. Megan has for 7 years owned a consultancy focusing on marketing strategy and online digital solutions. She has held a number of marketing manager roles in different industries and countries spanning both the government and the private sector. Megan is a keen outdoor sports enthusiast. She has competed in a number of road marathons, ultra-marathons, adventure races and marathon kayaking. She has two young boys and is passionate about exposing children to the wonder of the sport.
Ryan Hawkins - Director
Ryan has been an Independent Director of Little Athletics WA since November 2016. Ryan is currently employed as Senior Legal Counsel for the BGC group of companies where he provides advice on a range of contractual, health and safety, employment and dispute related issues. Ryan is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Company Directors course. Outside of work, Ryan is kept busy by his young son and enjoys spending time with his family and keeping fit. Ryan is a volunteer lifesaver with the North Cottesloe Surf Lifesaving Club. Dr Rishelle Hume - Director
Dr Rishelle Hume has devoted her life to the advancement of aboriginal people and her Nyoongar culture and was West Australian of the Year (Aboriginal) in 2016. She has over 24 years experience in aboriginal engagement, ranging from employment, education, justice and health and holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Human Resource Management. Rishelle is a past Little Athlete and a member of the Little Athletics Australia Roll of Excellence and the LAWA Roll of Achievers.
Alison Moore - Director
Alison has been an independent Director since November 2016. She brings excellent knowledge of sports administration and officiating, elite coaching and athlete development. She has a passion for building and sustaining Talent Pathways together with coaching elite female athletes having worked as the WAFC Female Talent Manager for 5 years. She was Australian Cross-Country Coach for 12 years, State Cross Country Manager for 21 years, State Track + Field Coach/Manager for 4 years. Her love of athletics resulted in the Specialised Athletics course for Year 8-12 students at Kelmscott SHS. Alison represented Melville in her teenage years after competing solidly at high school. She also spent over 30 years as an AFL boundary and field umpire. As an ex PE teacher, she enjoys all sports especially: athletics, AFL, volleyball, swimming, cycling, netball and tennis. She is keen to help drive and shape the sport of athletics for future sustainability and especially enjoys the winter months and cross country.
Fiona Bow - Director
Fiona has been involved in athletics both here and in the UK for 30 years, as an athlete, coach, volunteer, official and from 2016 a Board Member of LAWA. Fiona is an accredited Level 2 Coach and has been coaching summer and winter training at Inglewood Little Athletics Club over the past three years. While in the UK she was involved strategically with expansion and development of the Club membership base, team participation, innovative event programs and fun based skill learning. She was involved in the merger of two diverse and culturally different athletics clubs, to bring together a regional club that could train, compete and oversee the running of the club more effectively. Fiona gained a BA (Honours) in Business, Sport and Recreation and is a qualified accountant, working within the professional, corporate, sporting and not for profit (NFP) industry. She currently works as Finance Manager for Nature Play WA an NFP organisation.
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 3 Lee Hutton - Director
Lee Hutton came to the Board as a casual director in 2016 and is the only Director from a regional area. "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time and hope to continue in the role to help develop the strategic plan and expand the Little Athletics brand. As a first time Board member, it gives a wonderful insight into the workings and efforts of the members that are all involved in different aspects of the sport."
Dean Smith - Director
Dean Smith has made a leadership contribution to Little Athletics since 2008. Joining as a parent in 2008, after having participated himself in his younger years, Dean quickly rose through a number of volunteer roles to take on the position of Chairman of Ridgewood Little Athletics Centre from 2012 to 2018. With a personal commitment to ‘do the right thing by the athlete’ Dean transformed the Centre, establishing a strong governance framework and financial position. He also overhauled the look of the Centre with new clothing, awards, medals and scholarships. Dean is committed to athlete development, not only as a coach himself, but by leading the Ridgewood committee to develop a training program to support athletes seeking more advanced skills development. He also co-founded the Ridgewood-Joondalup Challenge, now renamed the Smith-Bossert Challenge, designed to create a new and innovative way to engage the participants of Little Athletics. Dean has also served as a valued Key official at LAWA State Events, senior events and also as a volunteer at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. THE STAFF
Vince Del Prete - CEO
Vince has over 30 years’ experience in human resources management, executive, corporate, governance, strategic planning, project management and policy analysis. With a long history in the WA sporting industry, Vince formerly lead the People Development Unit at the Department of Sport and Recreation WA, held the position of acting CEO of Softball WA and provided advisory services to range of state sporting organisations to ensure the delivery of strategic plan outcomes and drive long-term sustainability. In his voluntary capacity, Vince has fulfilled numerous positions in sports organisation including coach, team manager, club president and Board Director. Vince has been a Director on the Bowls WA Board since 2014 and during this time has sat on the Governance Committee and currently chairs the Club Development Committee. Vince was appointed as CEO of Little Athletics WA in July 2016 and held this role until August 2019, where he was then appointed as CEO of the One Management Team to lead the historical unification of the sport of athletics in WA through the merge of Little Athletics WA and Athletics WA.
Member Services Manager Emma Pass
Member Support Officer Heather Dalton
Sport Development Manager Danny Kevan
Competitions & Development Officer Jake Trewin
Little Athletics Program for Schools Coordinator Rebecca Del Pup
Finance Services Debbie Heath
Media Support Officer Blanka Lesti
Patron Dr Tony Buti (MLA)
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 5 CHAIRMAN AND CEO REPORT
whole of sport. Little Athletics programs and competitions continued to be delivered and supported, just as programs and competitions for the senior members did. One Management Team also supported a co-ordinated approach and development opportunities for the transitional age group members. Member It is with mixed emotions that I write this as the engagement and support across the sport final Little Athletics WA Annual Report. There increased with all Little Athletics Centres and is always a sense of reflection and sentiment Senior Athletics Clubs being directly engaged, when we evolve and change, however there is consulted, and further encouraged to seek also a sense of excitement and anticipation as assistance, guidance, and development athletics in WA has matured to encompass the opportunities. whole of sport. Great opportunities await us as we enter into a new phase of management The greatest challenges for the formation of and leadership. One Management Team resided with the CEO, Mr Vince Del Prete, and his team of Little Athletics WA commenced the season dynamic staff. Staff training, education and under the auspice of One Sport – One Team the nuances of co-location occurred whilst where the Little Athletics WA Board and registrations commenced. Staff even resorted Athletics WA (Seniors) Board worked together to utilising their personal Wi-Fi hotspots to collaboratively to establish the strategic intent ensure communications continued, whilst for the whole of sport, extending from Tiny Tots we negotiated to implement a reliable to Masters. Having established the foundation service! The successful implementation of for change over the preceding years, and with One Management Team, whilst continuing ongoing development, a key milestone to to maintain the focus on delivery and service commence the season was the establishment to our members was a key milestone and of One Management Team. achievement to the progression of unification of the sport in WA. One Management Team was employed to deliver the sport of athletics to members A significant challenge, not only for Little across the ‘whole of sport’ and transition the Athletics, but across all communities, sports staff and operations to a co-located premise and businesses within the past 12 months has within the WA Athletics Stadium. Although been the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. the concept of One Sport – One Team might As transmission across the world increased be new in Australia for athletics, it was seen by and positive COVID-19 cases developed our members, volunteers, management, and within our local communities, the difficult Directors to be a logical progression for the decision was taken to cancel the 2020 State ongoing sustainability of the sport of Athletics. Track and Field Championships. On the best medical advice available at the time. Simply For our members, One Management Team put, the health and safety of our athletes, meant they were supported by staff across the volunteers, officials, staff and event attendees It was a decision not taken lightly by the experience and knowledge in assisting and Directors and Management and was based guiding the development of the Athletics West on the best medical advice available at the Constitution. time. Simply put, the health and safety of our athletes, volunteers, officials, staff and event The historic vote places WA as the only attendees was deemed our highest priority. State Athletics body to exist under a single Although it is extremely disappointing for all governance structure and under the strong that we did not get the opportunity to complete leadership of one CEO across the whole of the season with our final championships; an sport. Athletics West can now work as one event we acknowledge many had worked with a clear direction and ability to ensure an hard for; we greatly appreciate the support enhanced delivery service to all current and we received in making this difficult decision. future Members, state-wide. Our limitation We wish to thank and acknowledge the entire will be the ability of the National bodies to athletics community for your flexibility and progressively support whole of sport pathways understanding. from athletes, coaches and officials.
Our ability to be flexible and adaptable I would like to thank fellow Directors Fiona was tested as COVID-19 restrictions in the Bow, Dr Rishelle Hume, Lee Hutton, Ryan community increased. Staff were able to work Hawkins, Dean Smith, Allison Moore and Kevin from home, developing future engagement Wilson for your continued efforts to support, opportunities, exploring membership models, grow and strategically develop the sport of developing policies and procedures for the athletics and in particular, Little Athletics. future change in the governance construct, With the formation of Athletics West, the Little and developing commercial and marketing Athletics WA Association will be dissolved strategies. During this time the dynamic along with the WA Athletics Commission. team continued to communicate and engage regularly through the implementation of Effective from 1 July 2020, we have re- alternate meeting strategies such as Zoom. branded as ‘Athletics West’. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge Following the successful implementation of and thank the contributions of our Members, the One Management Team, Special General State Government; specifically Hon Mick Meetings for Little Athletics members and Murray MLA, Minister for Seniors and Ageing; Athletics WA members were held in June. Volunteering; Sport and Recreation for his The purpose of the meeting was to unify support, and Steve Humfrey, Department Little Athletics with our senior counterparts of Local Government, Sport and Cultural to implement a single governance structure Industries, our stakeholders and partners and across the sport in WA. Members voted the support of the athletics community in overwhelmingly in favour of adopting the making this historic decision. single governance model with over 90% of both Little Athletics and senior members supportive of the motion.
I wish to specifically acknowledge the services of Alistair Talbot, Tottle Partners who graciously provided his professional services,
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 7 I wish to acknowledge and thank the inaugural Roobix Service to Sport Award-May Campbell Board of Directors for Athletics West; Tim Medal; Lyons, David Rowe, Fiona Bow, Louise Soia, • 2020 Country Championships. The Dr Rishelle Hume, Dr John Forbes, Lee Hutton first State event of 2020 was hosted by and Ashani Senevirantne. Margaret River Little Athletics season, with representation from all 17 regional Centres. I would also like to thank our Patron, Dr Toni This is a significant achievement noting the Buti, MLA for his support and advocacy of large distances many travel to participate. the sport. Dr Buti understands the value and For the first time, the Country Championships importance that sport has on the growth, were open to registrations from athletes development and health benefits for athletes in open competitions. We look forward and volunteers. to increasing participation in future years. Officials Education, Coaching Clinics, Athlete The following is a summary of key activities training and education and Tiny Tots sessions and outcomes for Little Athletics WA over the were also conducted. Thank you to Hon Mick preceding 12 months: Murray MLA for attending. • 2020 State Combined Event • 2019 Malaysia Tour. 55 athletics and Championships Presented by Go 2 and 5. 5 Team Leaders represented Little Athletics The multi event competition was conducted WA in the International competition between in February with 275 athletes from U11 to U17 Malaysia, Singapore and WA; competing. We also welcomed a small team • 2019 NW Regional Championships. of athletes from Singapore Sports School who In its second year of existence, the NW travelled to compete against WA athletes; Championships were held in Exmouth with • Zones Championships. In mid- visiting Centres including Broom, Hedland, February, just over 2000 athletes competed Karratha, Newman and Ashburton. Little in the Zones Championships in a bid to qualify Athletics WA also hosted Officials Education, for State Championships; and Coaching Clinics, Community Clinics and school • 2020 State Track and Field events reaching across the community; Championships. Unfortunately, due to the • 2019 LAA Role of Excellence. Brad increasing health risk and based on medical Hardie (sportsperson) and Bob Chalmers advice, a decision to cancel the State Track (volunteer) were inducted to the Little and Field Championships was made. We Athletics Australia Roll of Excellence; wish to acknowledge the 1472 athletes who • 2019 Coles Junior Athletics Carnival. qualified and entered the event. Ern Clark Athletics Centre was the host to a junior event aimed at the U6-U9 age groups It is concerning to report that Little Athletics and including siblings in the Tiny Tots group; registrations continued to decline for the third • 2019 State Track and Field Relay year in a row, despite strong participation in Championships Presented by Go 2 and 5. Over community events and increasing community 3000 athletes forming 677 teams, from U8-U17 engagement. This is a challenge the sport must competed in the state championships which continue to address; to be innovative and to for the first year included the opportunity for adapt to the changing community priorities mixed track and field relay events in addition and demands. A review of our memberships to both the girls and boys teams; model will greatly assist us to provide flexibility • 2019 RAC Sport West Awards. With for our membership in the future. over 50 years of volunteering across the sport of athletics, Bob Chalmers was awarded the Although we may have concluded the To our key partners and stakeholders including 2019/2020 competition season abruptly, we Landmark, ISC, Keep on Running, Travel and should not let this overshadow our successes. Sports Australia, Australian Financial Solutions The world has changed and will continue to Group, Worldwide Printing, Nutrien Ag do so, as has our concept of ‘normal’. We Solutions, Department of Local Government, need to look past ‘how we have always done Sport and Cultural Industries, Rocktape, it’ and create new and exciting opportunities Aussies in Action Sports Photography, Tottle for the future. Change should not be viewed Partners and Nordic Sport; thank you. negatively, but rather a platform upon which we can steer new and exciting paths with Our successful achievements over the past 12 increased opportunities and engagement months would not have been possible with the across the whole of sport. Out of adversity, we motivated, dedicated and passionate staff. need to continue to seek opportunity. Capably led by Vince Del Prete, the team of Emma, Jake, Danny, Rebecca, Debbie and I wish to acknowledge and thank our National Heather transitioned to the One Management sponsor Coles, for their ongoing banana Team at the WA Athletics Stadium. Vince was donations and for providing the opportunity successfully appointed as the One Management for Centres to directly apply for community Team CEO, where the team were joined by funding. Assistance of nearly $40,000 was Wayne, Stephen, Nathan, Lyndsay, Savannah, received by 9 Centres across WA to purchase and Sharon. I wish to thank and acknowledge much needed athletics equipment including the extended services of Wayne and Stephen high jump mats, hurdles, line marking machines to the sport and wish them both well in their and more. Coles also piloted the Athlete and future endeavours. Volunteer of the Month Award in WA during the season. Nominations were sought from Finally, to the Little Athletics community, our members and winners were awarded a athletes, coaches, officials, administrators and $50 Coles voucher for their contribution to the volunteers, thank you for all that you have sport. contributed to support the sport and to provide the ongoing opportunity for thousands to All award winners were eligible for the end participate each week. I sincerely thank you of year award where the successful recipients all. You should be proud of the contribution received a trophy and $500 Coles gift card. you have made to achieve collective success The awards highlighted and rewarded the as a sport and to achieving the historic tireless effort that so many of our Little Athletics transition to a unified sport providing greater volunteers contribute within our community. opportunities to all. Thank you for all your support.
I would also like to make special mention of Teresa Blackman Little Athletics WA major partner, Healthway, Chairman Go for 2 and 5. Their support of our community in Western Australia has been truly invaluable Vince Del Prete throughout the year and continues to make a Chief Executive Officer different to the positive health choices for our members across the sport.
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 9 PARTICIPATION
Returning members 7,092 4,476 TOTAL New members PARTICIPANTS FOR 2019/20 2,616 37 19 65 12 19 Centres Metro Clubs Country Northwest Regional BOYS GIRLS 3,569 3,523
Boys Girls
U6 - U9 1454 1215
U10 -U16 2079 2219
Biggest U10’s 927 U10’s
Metro - 5,456 Country - 1,108 North West - 528
112 members identified as having a disability 374 members are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander 9% of members were born outside of Australia 137 members, 1.9% speak a language other than English at home 598 members applied for Kidsport Northwest Regional
137 members, 1.9% speak a language other than English at home DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT SQUAD 2019 - 2020
he Little Athletics Development Squad is for the squad. The sessions included topics Toffered to athletes who place in the top such as sports nutrition, long-term athlete eight in any event at the previous seasons development and injury management. State Track and Field Championships. The 28 families (37.33%) completed the 2019/20 2019/20 Squad consisted of 75 athletes Development Squad feedback survey. The from 19 centres who had the opportunity to summary of the survey results provided participate in each of the five development Athletics in WA with the following statistics: squad days held monthly. - 96.43% were either satisfied (42.86%) or 86.66% of athletes attended between three very satisfied (53.57%) with the quality of and five days in this season’s development coaching delivered during the event sessions. squad, which consisted of seven training - 92% were either satisfied (24%) or sessions and three educational presentations. very satisfied (68%) with educational This season Athletics in WA engaged Alex presentations. Dreyer (Sports Dietitian and Athletics - Overall, 96.43% were either satisfied Development officer), Raf Baugh (42.86%) or very satisfied (53.57%) with the (Physiotherapist and High-Performance program. Director of Front Runner Sports) and Cruz Hogan (WAIS PhD Candidate and WAIS Athlete) to conduct educational presentations 2019 LITTLE ATHLETICS PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS
Through the Little Athletics Program The summary of the survey results provided for Schools, Athletics in WA delivers an LAWA with the following statistics: educational athletics program throughout 64.29% said the students appeared to enjoy schools in WA. The LAPS Program provides the program a great deal. 28.57% said an opportunity for participants to have a students enjoyed the program a lot (second go at different athletics events, as well as best response). providing students with the opportunity to 92.86% rated the program as either develop their running, jumping and throwing extremely valuable (50%) or very valuable skills. The focus of these sessions is on fun and (42.86%) in terms of students’ development maximum participation, so that students are of fundamental athletics skills. left with a positive experience in athletics. 78.57% were very satisfied with the coaches In 2019, the LAPS Program highlights who delivered the program. The remaining included: 21.43% were satisfied. 9,056 participating students “ 47.62% felt the LAPS Program exceeded 82 School visits their expectations. The remaining 52.38% felt the program met their expectations. “ 73 participating Schools, and “ 100% of schools are either very likely (90.48%) 2 Interschool events or likely (9.52%) to book the LAPS program “ again in 2020. 42 schools filled out the 2019 LAPS Feedback survey.
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 13 2019 – 2020 INTRODUCTION TO COACHING COURSES
ver the 2019/20 season, Athletics in WA has delivered coach education and volunteer Oupskilling to 81 people, continuing to grow the capacity and sustainability of Athletics in both metro, regional and remote WA. There were 7 courses in total held in Exmouth, Melville, Gosnells and Laverton, as well as in Mount Claremont with the Little Athletics Youth Leadership Program and in Leederville with students from North Metropolitan TAFE. Location Month Participants
Exmouth LAC June 2019 12 Melville LAC September 2019 6 Mt Claremont - Youth Leaders Program October 2019 10 Gosnells LAC November 2019 12 Laverton December 2019 8 Leederville - North Metropolitan TAFE October and November 2019 33 COCOS KEELING ISLANDS REGIONAL TRIP
n November 2019, Athletics in WA visited Ithe Cocos Keeling Islands to provide the Attendance in the come and try community youth on both West Island and Home Island, sessions was excellent, with one session on with the opportunity to participate in Home Island attracting approximately 50 2019 – 2020 INTRODUCTION athletics activities. In total, Athletics in WA participants, which is over 80% of the youth delivered three come and try community who live on that Island! TO COACHING COURSES athletics sessions to over 75 individuals and With the support of key stakeholders, two full days of athletics sessions in schools Athletics in WA will be better placed to to 85 students. increase the profile of Athletics across The participants were full of enthusiasm regional and remote WA, as well as expand and enjoyed giving all events a go, with the reach and diversity of the programs it some individuals attending as many as delivers. Athletics in WA would like to thank three athletics sessions across the visit. the Department of Local Government, Sport Their eagerness to take on coaching tips and Cultural Industries and the Community and ability to pick up skills very quickly, Development team at the Shire of Cocos meant that many children made great Keeling Islands for making this trip possible. improvements to their athletics skills in a short space of time.
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LAVERTON REGIONAL TRIP
n December 2019, Athletics in WA visited who demonstrate commitment and attendance ILaverton in the Goldfields-Esperance region in both school and training. The visit saw 60 of WA to deliver free school and community students participate in school clinics and after programs to the town and residents. The trip was sschool community sessions across the three days, funded by the local Laverton mining companies, with many students eager to improve across all AngloGold and Minara, and arranged by athletics events. Martin Seelander, CEO of Pakaanu Aboriginal Corporation. Members of the community also had the opportunity to participate in a free coach The community were very excited for the visit education session. Eight members of the with Athletics being one of the most popular community gave up their evening to attend, sports in Laverton! Students in Laverton have leaving with a fundamental understanding of the opportunity to train and compete in athletics Athletics to pass on to the wider community. at their school oval, as well as the opportunity to attend Eastern Goldfields LAC competition A big thank you to Martin Seelander and those meets in Kalgoorlie on a Friday night for those who made this trip possible.
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 17 2019 MALAYSIA TOUR
he Little Athletics Tour of Malaysia was a We had a fantastic bunch of athletes on this Thuge success with 55 athletes and 5 Team trip which included under 14s, 15s and 16s and I Leaders representing Little Athletics WA during would like to congratulate them on the great this event. behaviour they displayed during the entire trip, it always makes these trips more enjoyable We had some incredible results achieved during for everyone involved when the athletes are a the 2 days of competition with many medals delight to work with. being won by almost all athletes in attendance. Little Athletics WA did exceptionally well in both A big thank you to the 4 Team Leaders who relay events with many double podiums. accompanied the Program Coordinator, Jake Trewin on this trip which included Teresa 2019 was a unique travel experience much like Blackman, Fiona Brown, Rachel Trent & Shane 2017 as the team first landed in Kuala Lumpur Klopper. then jumped on another plan to Kuantan where the competition was held and following Below you will find reports from one of our the competition we jumped on a plane again Team Leaders Rachel Trent along with a report and headed back into Kuala Lumpur where we from two of our Under 14 athletes, Skye Bowron would spend the next few days sightseeing and & Emma-Lee Grundy. going on many adventures to the Indoor Theme Park, Batu Caves, Water Park and many other exciting venues. 2019 MALAYSIA TOUR TEAM LEADER - RACHEL TRENT
On Your Marks... were pulling up to the amazing Kuantan hotel the athletes spotted Starbucks – I am I was very excited and extremely thankful sure Starbucks has not had a profit spike like to receive an email confirming the amazing that since we left! opportunity to be one of five team leaders on the 2019 LAWA International tour to Acclimatisation, track familiarisation and Malaysia. This was going to be an amazing hydration were the most important factors experience for all involved. over the first few days as the humidity hit you like a tonne of bricks. The athletes were Get Set... quick to get over this hurdle and adapted very well (and were probably sick and tired Leading up to the departure date we had of us nagging them to hydrate ALL the training sessions, bonding activities and a time)! The competition saw the athletes face presentation ceremony all of which the some strong competition from Singapore athletes’ participation level was 100%. and Malaysia, but they came away with This was a great opportunity to meet the a huge amount of success, not only on the wonderful and equally excited, parents and track but off as well. This group of athletes families of the delegation plus to get to know never quit – they never gave up and they the athletes in our teams and letting them were super supportive of their fellow athletes get to know us. all cheering and congratulating each other. The friendships that were formed was great It was lovely to see the pride in the parents to see – not only amongst athletes but also and families at the presentation ceremony the team leaders! One of the highlights for but also to see the pride the athletes had in me was seeing our athletes integrate with the themselves. The team leaders (Teresa, Jake, athletes from Singapore and Malaysia and Fiona, Shane and myself…. Rebecca) have a doing what kids do…. talk, dance and swap vast amount of experience and knowledge social media profiles! With all the uniform and it was great to re-assure the parents that swapping it brought the two-day competition they were in good hands. to a close with fatigue starting to set it – the athletes were exhausted as well! Go... The second part of the trip saw the delegation fly And just like that, Sunday the 7th of July was to Kuala Lumpur and experience adventures upon us and we were flying out for Kuantan. they never have but will remember forever The flight was full of chatter from the athletes with the Royal Selangor Pewter and Batu due to excitement but also nerves. As we Caves, Aquaria KLCC, Petronas Towers,
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 19 Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, Sunway It was great to see everyone embrace the Lagoon Theme Park, Genting Highlands, culture and the new experiences along Snow World (which was a welcomed change the way and to get to know the athletes from the humidity), Ripley’s Believe it or as themselves, not in competition mode! not, Petronas Towers Discovery Centre, There were so many laughs to be had along more Starbucks and Shopping! Some of the the way – I do recall at least 4 times I was athletes will make it big in the business world doubled over, laughing for different reasons. with their negotiation skills – some showed I look forward to not only hearing about their competitive streak when it came to these athletes’ future success but seeing them bartering! I am not sure how some were not compete at future state events and picking charged excess baggage charges on the way up where we left off. I wish them all the very home. best for the future! Thankyou again to LAWA for giving me this amazing experience and many great memories! ATHLETES – SKYE BOWRON & EMMA-LEE GRUNDY
e were so excited to hear the news that of the trip we were all great friends. We tried Wwe had been selected to represent Little a lot of Malaysian food, some of it was quite Athletics Western Australia in Malaysia at the spicy but we didn’t mind. The weather was International Athletics Competition. very different to Perth, we left in the middle of winter and arrived to a very humid, warm Before we left we had some training sessions 36 degree climate. It was certainly a shock as well as some activities to get to know the for us! other Athletes we would be travelling with. We knew some of them from Zones and States Seeing the sights of Malaysia was very but this way, we made friendships before memorable for us. We went to the Petronas we even left Perth. We went to bootcamp, Towers, the Batu Caves, the Genting kayaking and some training sessions at the Highlands (the cable cars were so cool), the Stadium. Aquaria, Snow World, the Royal Selangar Pewter Factory where we made a souvenir Our plane left Perth after midnight and we to take home with us, Sunway Lagoon and landed in Malaysia first thing in the morning so many other places. – the views were breathtaking. The Athletics Competition was an experience Travelling to Malaysia with LAWA was an of a lifetime. We raced against athletes from awesome opportunity for us. We had so Singapore and Malaysia and by the end many new experiences and we did everything of the Comp we were all friends and were together as a Team. The views in Malaysia swapping shirts and souvenirs. We enjoyed were fabulous, the food was delicious, and the relays the most, we were so proud to be we will never forget our time over there. We representing our State. made so many new friends from other Centres in WA and we still keep in contact now, even After the Comp we did a lot of shopping and months after we got back, we can’t wait to sightseeing. The shopping was amazing, it was see them again at State Relays! so different to what we have in Perth. During the day we stayed in groups and by the end
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2019 COLES LAA UNDER 15 AIS CAMP
The live-in camp is designed to provide elite coaching and active participation in athletics. Situated at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra, we are able to take full advantage of these world class facilities. With coaching sessions planned each day, athletes will be able to enhance their performance in their chosen event and improve their general fitness. Workshops will be held on various topics such as strength & conditioning, social media, stretching; there will also be guest appearances by senior elite athletes.
CAMP REPORT FROM ATHLETE LAURA STUMP
I was fortunate enough to be selected to attend were approachable and explained why we this training camp held at the AIS. I came away were doing certain exercises. I learnt a lot from after 3 days with a lot more knowledge on them especially some cool tips on my running athletics than before and some new friends. technique. They also some effective exercises and drills to do to help this. Because I am a middle- distance runner, the training that we did was quite hard to say the least.
At the beginning of the day we first had training with some professional coaches from around Australia at the track. The coaches
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 23 In the afternoons we all went to different Canberra! We also got to learn about the lives workshops around the AIS. These were either of other Australian Athletic Olympians. They stretching, strength and conditioning, injury shared their experiences, good tips on how they prevention and the hot and cold recovery prepared for their event and a few good laughs. baths. I would have to say that the hot and cold baths were my favourite because they made my legs relaxed after the hard training we had done before. What I found interesting was the importance of eating meat after exercise to help repair the muscles, the rest of the food was really good too.
Towards the end of each day we went to a Going away with a small team meant that conference. Here we had the privilege to meet everyone got to get to know each other and we Glynis Nunn, an Olympic gold medallist in the all became good friends. We definitely shared heptathlon. She was actually running the camp. some good laughs and being together which She told us all about her history as an Olympian made the whole experience a lot better. and how she got to be one. She actually sat diagonal to me on the flight from Sydney to 2019 – 2020 OFFICIALS EDUCATION IN WA
AAOC were again appointed by LAWA Wto the role of Officials Coordination/ Through Social Media and direct email WAAOC Education for the 2019 – 2020 Summer Season. provided online quizzes and training tips which were pleasingly embraced, and it is intended for In September before the season commenced this to be a regular part of ongoing Education. three Spring Education sessions were presented Opportunities and Athletics information is at Dept. Of Sport and Recreation training rooms. regularly provided via the WAAOC Newsletter These sessions were presented by several members produced and available online. of WAAOC and were well attended and proved invaluable to participants as the season began. A team of two was provided to attend and assist in the management of the North West During the first three months of the Track and Championships in Exmouth. Onsite education Field season members visited various centres to was provided to the volunteers running the give support to Centre management and provide event and officiating knowledge in the North education and information to volunteer officials. West continues to grow. Centre visits included Swan Valley, Inglewood, Peel, Ridgewood, Bayswater, Northam, Dale, WAAOC provided a large management team Melville and Kingsway. to assist and support Country Championships in Margaret River and provided the opportunity for Several follow up visits were made to centres all country officials to learn and develop at onsite needing more time and support with one of competition. To extend Education opportunities these being Swan Valley. this year multiple Field referees were appointed, and umpires trained for track events. A full Call A full theory and practical seminar on walks was room was in operation providing education in presented at Cockburn at their invitation and the running processes for athletes and volunteer encouragement is given for more centres to be as officials. proactive as this centre. A management team was also provided for Specialist seminars in Track, Jumps and Throws at the State Track & Field Relays and the State Level 2 AAOES were also presented at the main Combined Event Championships. stadium, with some participants then going on to gain practical experience at AWA competitions. Over the second half of season, opportunities were taken up by various members in the operation of Meet Manager and Photo Finish, adding to the multi skill level of officials for the sport.
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 25 A team was in full readiness for State Track and WAAOC continued to support LAWA Field Championships when they were abruptly competitions and officials more than just at cancelled due to the Coronavirus epidemic. summer events. After our first year managing the Winter Cross country and Road Walking during A number of members took an active part in season 2018 - 2019 we were looking forward to a Zone Championships and visits were made second Winter until the season was halted due to by members to the various Zones to support health risks. The intention of taking on this role is competition. In several zones WAAOC members to not only manage but also support host centres worked as officials and managers. and provide onsite education at Out of Stadia events. WAAOC also intends to host some Out The club’s Junior officials program continued with of Stadia events to assist other clubs and centres several participating at LAWA State Events as with set up and management knowledge. well as gaining valuable experience at the Perth Track Classic. We also had one participate as an It is our aim to ensure there is a large circle of umpire in Margaret River. experience and event knowledge in WA for both Track and Field and Out of Stadia. We continue WAAOC also promoted a number of LAWA to work towards this by providing our support officials to nominate for the Athletics Australia and knowledge while actively working with the Jandakot Airport Perth Track Classic and this administrators of the sport. added to their development. COMPETITIONS
CROSS COUNTRY & ROAD WALKING WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 he 2019 Winter Season saw the continuation Road Walking event throughout the season. Tof the new and improved timetable that Your ongoing support to allowing athletes the was introduced in 2017 which includes the opportunity to compete is greatly appreciated. alternating of scratch and handicap starts for A special thank you to the WA Athletics Officials both the cross county & road walking events. Club who hosted 3 walks events this season to ensure there was an even number of events This season also see the appointment of the between Cross Country and Road Walking. Western Australian Athletics Officials Club as the Winter Managers for 2019. Little Athletics It was great to be able to get a Cross Country WA would like to thank all members of the event held in Bunbury and see almost 300 WAAOC Winter Management Committee for athletes take part, it was a great course and all their hard work in organising and managing well organised by the Bunbury committee. each event along with the host centre but Thank you also to all the athletes, parent also for the great work they did in educating helpers, officials, coaches, supporters, and officials and parent helpers in out of stadia sponsors who ensured the season was a great rules and procedures. one. It would not be a Winter Season without our amazing centres that put their hand up to host either a Cross Country event and/or
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 27 CROSS COUNTRY
Race Number Host Centre Venue Participants
1 Cockburn Manning Park - Spearwood 649 2 Southern Districts Piney Lakes - Winthrop 632 3 Melville Troy Park - Attadale 521
4 Dale Southern Hills Christian College - 459 Bedfordale 5 Shearwater Reserve - Bunbury 288 6 UWA Perry Lakes - Floreat 517 7 Hamersley Lake Gwelup 506 Championships Belmont Garvey Park - Ascot 521
ROAD WALKING
Race Number Host Centre Venue Participants
1 Gosnells Metro Shopping Centre – Maddington 87 2 WA Athletics Officials Club Perry Lakes Reserve - Floreat 84 3 Belmont Maida Vale Primary School – Maida 82
4 WA Athletics Officials Club Perry Lakes Reserve - Floreat 76 5 Kingsway Wanneroo Netball Association - Kingsway 55 6 WA Athletics Officials Club Perry Lakes Reserve - Floreat 69 7 Rockingham Mike Barnett Basketball Stadium - 59 Rockingham Championships Cockburn Adventure World - Bibra Lake 73 649 632 521 459
288 517 506 521 2019 NORTH WEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
In its second year of existence, the 2019 A big thanks must go to the Department 87 North West Regional Championships of Local Government, Sport & Cultural 84 consisting of the Broome, Exmouth, Hedland, Industries for supporting these initiatives and Karratha, Newman and Ashburton Centres making them possible. 82 was held in the beautiful town of Exmouth at A big thanks must go to the Department the Talanjee & Koobooroo Ovals on 76 of Local Government, Sport & Cultural Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 October 2019. Industries for supporting these initiatives and 55 Holding the event during the School Holidays making them possible. allowed for families to further enjoy the 69 We once again had the pleasure of having beautiful surrounds of Exmouth before and 3 Perth based officials who volunteered 59 after the event. With over 100 athletes and their time at the Championships to not families staying on average 3 nights in the only officiate but to also provide guidance 73 town. and education to the hundreds of parent Little Athletics WA had the pleasure of also volunteers out at every site. Thank you to hosting the following during the event: Fiona Brown, Bev McCagh & Dean Smith. Nutrient Ag Solutions Track & Field The Championships saw 106 athletes “ Training Clinics for all interested compete in over 250 scheduled events over athletes; the 2 days of competition. Competition Community Pool & BBQ event at the started Saturday Afternoon going through “ local pool for all interested athletes; till sun set and then it kicked off again early Sunday morning, finishing off by midday. Officials Education happening all “ throughout the weekend LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 29 We were very proud to receive a Tourism Below is the breakdown of competitor WA grant for this event which enabled this numbers from each centre: event to happen at the high level we like to present events. Ashburton 3 Competitors A big thank you to all of the officials and Broome 13 Competitors parent helpers over the weekend who helped Exmouth 48 Competitors make the event such a success. We also could not finish without saying a massive thank you Hedland 14 Competitors and congratulations to Exmouth PCYC LAC, Karratha 23 Competitors led by their Chairman Lauren who played Newman 5 Competitors host to a fantastic championship. Thank you for the mega amount of effort that went into the event. 2019 NORTH WEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENT PARTNERS
Ashburton 3 Competitors Broome 13 Competitors Exmouth 48 Competitors Hedland 14 Competitors Karratha 23 Competitors Newman 5 Competitors
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 31 2019 COLES JUNIOR ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
ollowing on from the successful 2018 Athletes were placed in groups based on Fevent, the 2019 Coles Junior Athletics their age and gender and rotated through Carnival was held on Sunday 17 November 11 stations which included 6 track and field 2019 but this time at the Ern Clark Athletics coaching stations covering Sprints, Hurdles, Centre in Cannington. The event was open Long Jump, Shot Put, Discus & Javelin. 2 to all registered athletes in the Under 6 to Competition stations which were 100m races Under 9 age groups as well as any siblings and Long Jump as well as 3 Interactive stations of registered athletes that are aged 3 and which were an Aboriginal Artwork Station 4, they formed our Tiny Tots group. The where athletes got to paint using their hands event was a fun, entry level carnival which on a blank canvas, a St John Ambulance was designed to help educate and train our station where they got to walk through an younger athletes so they can get ready for ambulance and speak to 2 paramedics as competition at the WA Athletics Stadium in well as a Healthway Go for 2 & 5 station the years to come. where athletes got to play healthy games and make their own perfect plate of 2 Fruit & 5 Veg. In total, 135 athletes participated in this event representing majority of all Metro Little Athletics WA Centres. Little Athletics WA would like to thank our amazing volunteer coaches for their efforts during this event because without them none of our events would be possible and a big thank you to the 30 Under 15 to Under 17 athletes that assisted us during this event, your assistance was greatly appreciated. Also, a big thank you to Brad Scott and the Committee at Southern Districts LAC for allowing LAWA to use their equipment, your support was greatly appreciated. 2019 COLES JUNIOR ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 33 2019 STATE TRACK & FIELD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY GO FOR 2 & 5
he State Track & Field Relay that saw a variety of clubs TChampionships was once again the participating in their 4 x 100m, 4 x 400m highest attended event on the 2019 – 2020 & 4 x Medley Relays events which were Little Athletics calendar and took place spread out over the 2 sessions. These were on Saturday 14 December 2019 at the WA a great highlight at the event with many Athletics Stadium. This event attracted junior athletes getting to watch the Senior over 3000 athletes in the Under 8 to Under athletes in action, once again showing the 17 age groups with athletes coming from 17 athletics pathway from Little Athletics to metro centres and Bunbury LAC. Senior Athletics. The 2019 event took place during a week Overall, the competition ran very well long heat wave in Perth which lead the despite the conditions and a big thank Competition Team at LAWA to adjust you must go to the terrific support we are the time table from its usual 10:00am to receiving from over 70 volunteer track and 7:00pm time period to having 2 separate field officials throughout the event, who competition blocks with the 4 x 200m/400m were led by our very capable Competition events taking place between 8:30am and Directors Fiona Brown and Kylee McVee. 12:30pm with the 4 x 100m Heats and Finals Without our fantastic team of official’s taking place between 3:30pm 8:00pm. This events like these wouldn’t be possible. change was made to ensure we avoided as Also, a massive thank you must go to the much of the heat as possible in the middle Centre Team Managers who put in countless of the day. hours towards this event in organising teams and the many parent rosters. A big We would like to thank all of the athletes, thank you must also go to the hundreds of officials, coaches, centre committee parent helpers that assisted all throughout members and family members that ensured the event. the new program ran so smoothly, having such a late change to the time table wasn’t Congratulations to our winning centres in ideal but everyone chipped on to ensure it their respective categories, a terrific effort ran as smooth as possible. from everyone involved. Back again for 2019 was the State Track Relay Championships for Athletics WA 2019 STATE TRACK & FIELD 2019 STATE TRACK AND FIELD RELAYS BY THE NUMBERS RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS Girls Track Teams 226 Girls Field Teams 99 PRESENTED BY GO FOR 2 & 5 Boys Track Teams 244 Boys Field Teams 93 Mixed Track Teams 11 Mixed Field Teams 4 Teams in Total - 677
2019 STATE TRACK & FIELD RELAY CENTRE CHAMPIONS
Girls Track Relay Champions 1. Kingsway Little Athletics Centre 2. UWA Little Athletics Centre 3. Hamersley Little Athletics Centre Boys Track Relay Champions 1. Kingsway Little Athletics Centre 2. UWA Little Athletics Centre 3. Melville Little Athletics Centre Combined Field Relay Champions 1. UWA Little Athletics Centre 2. Kingsway Little Athletics Centre 3. Ridgewood Little Athletics Centre
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 35 LAWA STATE RECORDS BROKEN AT THE 2019 STATE TRACK & FIELD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Event Centre Athlete New / Previous Record
U10 Boys Turbo Javelin Joondalup 31.62m 31.17m
U17 Boys Discus UWA Etienne Rousseau 54.54m 52.84m U17 Boys Shot Put UWA 18.76m 16.81m U17 Boys 4 x 100m Relay Gosnells LAC 43.31 44.52 2020 COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Level 1 Community Athletics Coaching Course; For the first time in a long time, Margaret River “ LAC had the pleasure of hosting the 2020 Nutrien Ag Solutions Track & Field 31.17m LAWA Country Championships. Keeping in line “ Training Clinics for all interested with the change of date for last season’s event, athletes; 52.84m the Championships were held at the Gloucester Officials Education happening all 16.81m Park Football Oval in Margaret River on the throughout the weekend; weekend before the Australia Day long weekend “ 44.52 in January. This once again meant that for the 2 Open Competition; years in a row we had nominations from all 17 “ Tiny Tots Session. regional centres currently affiliated with LAWA. Holding the event in January also meant that A“ big thanks must go to the Department of many families could combine their summer Local Government, Sport & Cultural Industries holidays with the Championships and travelled – South West for supporting these initiatives and to Margaret River a few days early as well as making them possible. staying in Margaret River post event to visit the lovely surrounding areas. We had the great honour and privilege of having the Minister for Sport & Recreation, the Hon. Little Athletics WA had the pleasure of also Mick Murray attend our event on the Saturday hosting the following during the event: where he took part in the Opening Ceremony.
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 37 We once again had the pleasure of having 8 allow all athletes the opportunity to take part in Perth based officials who volunteered their time the traditional March past, with Northam Little at the Championships to not only officiate but Athletics Centre adjudged to be the winner by to also provide guidance and education to the the Minister for Sport & Recreation, Hon. Mick hundreds of parent volunteers out at every site. Murray. Thank you to Fiona Brown, Marion Buchanan, Toni Petts, Bernadette Hennighan, Marie Competition wrapped up midday on the Fitzsimons, Bev McCagh, Jennifer Wheatley & Sunday with Bunbury & Districts LAC taking out Yvonne Mann. the Overall Points Trophy and Denmark LAC The Championships saw 350 athletes compete taking out the Handicap trophy. in over 300 scheduled events over the 3 days A big thank you to all of the officials and parent of competition. Competition started Friday helpers over the weekend who helped make the evening with the 400m heats and the finals of event such a success. We also could not finish without the walks as well as the 2nd year of 4 x 100m saying a massive thank you and congratulations to relays which was a huge hit for the athletes Margaret River LAC Chairman Janet Smith who whom usually do not get to participate in these played host to a fantastic championship. Thank you events with LAWA. Saturday started early with for the mega amount of effort that went into the competition ceasing at 10am for 30 minutes to event. LAWA COUNTRY RECORDS BROKEN AT THE 2020 COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Event Athlete Centre New / Previous Record
Under 10 Girls 70m Lily Smith Margaret River 10.98 11.24 Under 11 Boys Discus Marcus Rodan Eastern Goldfields 29.12m 22.49 Under 11 Girls 80m Hurdles Amy Steenkamp Bunbury 16.38 Inaugural Under 11 Boys 80m Hurdles Morgan Hill Bunbury 14.76 Inaugural Under 12 Girls 80m Hurdles Daisy Chance Bunbury 14.12 Inaugural Under 12 Boys 80m Hurdles Giles West Bunbury 14.36 Inaugural Under 13 Boys Discus Jasper Steele Bunbury 28.50m 14.99 Under 15 Boys 800m Cody Stanfield Northam 2:06.60 2:08.35 Under 16 Boys 800m James Kiely Bunbury 2:06.40 2:09.19 10.98 11.24 29.12m 22.49 2020 COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENT PARTNERS 16.38 Inaugural 14.76 Inaugural 14.12 Inaugural 14.36 Inaugural 28.50m 14.99 2:06.60 2:08.35 2:06.40 2:09.19
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 39 2020 STATE COMBINED EVENT CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY GO FOR 2 & 5
he State Combined Event Championships these athletes. Our Under 11 to Under 13 athletes Tis traditionally the smallest event on the compete in 5 events and as per last year, the calendar but would have to be one of the Under 11 to 13 Girls competed on Saturday and toughest events for our athletes competing in the Under 11 to 13 Boys competed on the Sunday either 5 or 7 events throughout the event. This to help spread out the program which took the season the event took place on Saturday 8 and pressure off our fantastic volunteer officials. Sunday 9 February 2020 at the WA Athletics The competition was a great success overall Stadium. and it was fantastic to see 11 new records This event attracted 275 athletes in the Under being set over the weekend which is no easy 11 to Under 17 age groups with athletes coming achievement. from 19 Metro centres, 3 Country centres, 1 North The State Combined Event Championships West centre as well as athletes from Singapore was also the qualifying event for the Under 15 Sports School. It was great to see of the athletes athletes to qualify for the Under 15 Multi Event entered that 12 were from our Country/North team to participate at the Coles Australian West Centres. Little Athletics Championships in Canberra in For our Under 14 to 17 athletes this event involves April, so we would again like to congratulate 7 events over 2 days of competition with 4 events the 3 male and 3 female athletes that qualified on Saturday and 3 events on Sunday, thus for this competition. making it a very gruelling event for majority of LAWA STATE RECORDS BROKEN AT THE 2020 STATE 2020 STATE COMBINED EVENT COMBINED EVENT CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY GO FOR 2 & 5 AthleteAthlete CentreCentre AgeAge group Group EventEvent NewNew record PreviousOld record Record Record Palace Koia Cockburn Under 11 Girls 80m Hurdles 13.98 Inaugural Palace Koia Cockburn Under 11 Girls Heptathlon 2347 Inaugural Tristian Wilson Belmont Under 11 Boys Discus 29.19m 28.92m Daniel Dawson Melville Under 11 Boys 80m Hurdles 13.26 Inaugural Daniel Dawson Melville Under 11 Boys Heptathlon 1558 Inaugural Rhiannah Allen Kingsway Under 12 Girls 80m Hurdles 13.98 Inaugural Rhiannah Allen Kingsway Under 12 Girls Heptathlon 2202 Inaugural Giles West Bunbury Under 12 Boys Heptathlon 1703 Inaugural Euan Barker Inglewood Under 12 Boys 80m Hurdles 13.52 Inaugural Aston Archer Southern Districts Under 13 Boys Heptathlon 2219 2121 Austin van der Struyf UWA Under 14 Boys Heptathlon 4072 Inaugural
Winning Centre - Belmont Little Athletics Centre
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 41 2020 ZONES CHAMPIONSHIPS
he 2020 Zones Championships were held Southern Districts Ton Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 February Zone 3 - Bayswater, Eastern Hills, 2020. Inglewood, Kingsway & Swan Valley Host Centres & Locations: Zone 4 - Hammersley, Joondalup, Zone 1 – Cockburn – Santich Park Ridgewood & UWA Zone 2 – Gosnells – Langford Sporting This event is for all registered Under 7 to Complex Under 15 athletes, with the under 7 and Zone 3 – Bayswater – Noranda Sporting under 8 athletes competing at Zones as their Complex final championship event which sees 408 Zone 4 – Ridgewood LAC – HBF Arena Gold, Silver and Bronze medals are awarded Athletics Oval over the 4 Zones whilst the under 9 to under 15 athletes battle it out to qualify for a Zone Allocations: qualifying position to proceed to the State Zone 1 - Baldivis, Cockburn, Dale, Kwinana, Track & Field Championships event held two Peel & Rockingham weeks later. Zone 2 - Belmont, Gosnells, Melville & 2002 athletes competed in the Zone A big thank you must go to the 4 Zone Championships for 2020 which is 36.69% of Coordinators who put in an extraordinary the total metro registrations for the 2019 - amount of time and effort into ensuring their 2020 season. Zone runs smoothly throughout the whole weekend, the support they receive from all 2020 Zone Competitor Numbers: their centres in their respective zones is also Zone 1 – 521 athletes appreciated. Zone 2 – 407 athletes Zone 3 – 551 athletes Zone 4 – 523 athletes
2020 ZONES CHAMPIONSHIPS LAWA STATE RECORDS BROKEN AT THE 2020 ZONES CHAMPIONSHIPS
AthleteAthlete CentreCentre AgeAge group Group EventEvent NewNew record PreviousOld record Record Record Rejoyce Iloh Inglewood Under 12 Girls 80m Hurdles 13.53 13.98 Shawn Tshidibu Belmont Under 12 Boys 80m Hurdles 13.48 13.52 Scarlet Van Beek Belmont Under 11 Girls Discus 32.24m 31.33m Max Noble Southern Districts Under 11 Boys Discus 37.25m 29.19m
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 43 2020 STATE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY GO FOR 2 & 5
nfortunately, due to Covid-19 the 2020 State This year saw a modified qualification procedure UTrack & Field Championships scheduled for the 2020 State Track & Field Championships, to be held at the WA Athletics Stadium from as seen below which was very successful as we Friday 13 to Sunday 15 March were canceled. saw an increase in the number of competitors We would like to acknowledge the 1472 athletes compared to the 2019 event. Also, a very big that had qualified and entered the event for thank you to the 80 volunteer officials and 2020. This represents 20.88% of all 2019 – 2020 many parent volunteers that were scheduled to LAWA registrations. officiate or volunteer over the weekend. 2020 STATE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2020 COLES AUSTRALIAN LITTLE ATHLETICS PRESENTED BY GO FOR 2 & 5 CHAMPIONSHIPS
Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 the 2020 Coles Male Team Manager – Jake Trewin Australian Little Athletics Championships Male Team Coach – Ronnie Charles scheduled to be held in Canberra on Saturday 18 Female Team Manager – Anna Olivieri and Sunday 19 April was cancelled. Female Team Coach – Savannah Steinbach Although the event did not go ahead we would After their great effort at the 2020 LAWA State like to acknowledge our Team Leaders that Combined Event Championships we would also were appointed to lead the team at the event: like to acknowledge the following Under 15 athletes who were scheduled to represent Little Athletics WA at the event:
UNDER 15 GIRLS UNDER 15 BOYS
Olivia Trueman Jack Whiteside Skye Bowron Jack Watters Alyssa Horton Connor Wartzki
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 45 Tristen Burgess, Belmont ATHLETE AWARDS
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Following exceptional seasons of Little Athletics, our Athletes of the Year were announced live on Facebook on 27 March 2020. State Event Results were reviewed by the LAWA Awards and Recognition Committee for all athletes in the Under 15 age group.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS:
Tristen Burgess, Belmont Olivia Trueman, Belmont Leila Barker, UWA
RUNNERS UP:
GIRLS Skye Bowron Baldivis Charlotte Woodward Kingsway
BOYS Riley Crane Kingsway Jack Watters Melville Jack Whiteside Inglewood
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 47 DOUG HANCY AWARD
The Doug Hancy Award is presented to athletes who are not necessarily a champion but who embody the qualities of Fraternity, Integrity, Perseverance, Challenge and Courage. This season the quality of Centre nominations was very high making for a difficult final choice. The winners of this award were announced live on Facebook on 27 March 2020. Thank you to the Hancy family for their ongoing support.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS:
Jake Woodman, Erin Lever, Jaymie Thompson, Ridgewood Bunbury Inglewood
RUNNERS UP:
BOYS Nominee Centre Jeremiah Borsic Gosnells Liam Collins Kingsway Brock Kenny Bunbury Lewis Nannup Bayswater
Alex Power Cockburn RUNNERS UP:
GIRLS Nominee Centre Tylah Burgess Bayswater Jessica Carson Bayswater Tayla Lynch Ridgewood Taya Mascarenhas Melville
Richelle Morales Gosnells Ehlana Olivieri Kingsway Carly Pizzuto Southern Districts Brielle Schaefer Peel Districts Aoife Sherry Cockburn Zeta Stevens Southern Districts
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 49 ATHLETE PARTICIPATION AWARDS
174 athletes were recognised having participated for eight years and were presented with a certificate at their Centre. 35 athletes completed 11 years of Little Athletics and received a medallion in recognition of their commitment to the sport:
ATHLETE CENTRE ATHLETE CENTRE Jack Ahearn Rockingham Hayden Wallace Kingsway Maddison Gray Baldivis Jorja Potter Northam Cooper Taylor Bayswater Amy Beissel Ridgewood Holly Burgess Belmont Lachlan Gallagher Ridgewood Callum Fare Belmont Daniel Mann Ridgewood Joshua Burns Cockburn Brodie Anderson Rockingham Jessica Barnett Dale Kirralee Vollmann Rockingham Tori-Cheyne Hanley Dale Katie Mobilia Southern Districts Bailey Thorpe Dale Lara Passauer Southern Districts James Hartwig Gosnells Shanae Power Swan Valley Amy Holland Gosnells Alex Barker UWA Ryan Mitchell Gosnells Connor Hynes UWA Amanda Mitchell Gosnells Alexander (AJ) Lowe UWA Campbell Squiers Gosnells Annie Pfeiffer UWA
Indianna Black Hamersley Zachary Hall Rockingham Eleanor Bairstow Inglewood Bailey Artemis UWA Jayden Peak Kingsway Jordan Woodman Southern Districts Nicole Rigby Kingsway VOLUNTEER AWARDS
Each year at the end of the Summer season, Centre volunteers are recognised for their contribution to our sport. Our Centres and Clubs are almost entirely run by volunteers and would not be able to operate without them: Everyone from parent helpers, canteen assistants and uniform managers to officials and coaches, as well as our hard-working Centre and Club committee members.
Kingsway Northam Ridgewood FIFTY YEAR VOLUNTEER AWARD
Ridgewood On 16 March 2020 Athletics in WA were excited to present Pat Bennett with an award to Ridgewood recognise her amazing contribution over a period of 50 years. Pat has been a volunteer at Eastern Goldfields Little Athletics Centre since 1970! Over this time, she has held numerous Rockingham committee positions, including Recorder for 35 years, Registrar, Canteen Coordinator and Rockingham Event Caller. Southern Districts Southern Districts Swan Valley UWA UWA UWA UWA
Rockingham UWA Southern Districts
Pat Bennett is presented with her 50-year volunteer award by Vince Del Prete, CEO of Athletics in WA. LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 51 TWENTY YEAR VOLUNTEER AWARD Seven outstanding volunteers were awarded for their contributions over a period of 20 years:
Dennis & Melanie Fare Graham & Heather Newton Belmont LAC Eastern Hills LAC
Helen Hahn Peter Miskiewicz Christine Turner Kingsway LAC Narrogin LAC Peel Districts LAC TEN YEAR VOLUNTEER AWARD 26 volunteers were recognised as having volunteered for 10 or more years. Their outstanding contribution was recognised with this award at the conclusion of the Summer season. 129 Centre and Club volunteers were recognised with a 5-year volunteer certificate at their Centre.
NAME CENTRE NAME CENTRE Louise Lockyer Belmont Pauletta Watson Hamersley Rodney Stribley Belmont Tony Magee Kingsway Belinda Ross Denmark Kim Smith Ridgewood Sharon Stribley Belmont Caron Woodman Ridgewood Cathy Raccanello Eastern Goldfields Jeff Woodman Ridgewood Amy Digney Eastern Hills Joanne Woolley Ridgewood Kerry Andrews Gosnells & Districts Bev Hamilton Rockingham Les Andrews Gosnells & Districts Roy Lillimagi Rockingham Ian Mitchell Gosnells & Districts Toni Lillimagi Rockingham Lorna Mitchell Gosnells & Districts Lisa Hopkins Southern Districts Jessa Morales Gosnells & Districts Austin Bailey Swan Valley Richard Morales Gosnells & Districts Debbie Bailey Swan Valley Sandra Patterson Gosnells & Districts Kym McCabe Swan Valley Stephen McCabe Swan Valley
Christine Turner Pauletta Watson (right) is congratulated by Peel Districts LAC Taylor Watson on her outstanding 10-year LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 53 contribution at Hamersley LAC.. JUNIOR VOLUNTEER CERTIFICATE
A number of young people aged 17 or younger, who are not participating as athletes, contribute to the running of a Centre or Club on a regular basis. Often, these are previous members or siblings of members. Congratulations to the following young people who are outstanding role models in their community:
NAME CENTRE Georgina Gray Baldivis Emilia Raimundo Belmont Joshua Smith Hamersley Telisha Bawden Kingsway Ethan Kulker Narrogin Hamilton Spencer Peel Districts Ryan Vine Ridgewood Gemma Johnston Rockingham COLES AWARDS
COLES VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH As the major partner of Little Athletics Australia, Coles have come on board this year to support a Volunteer of the Month Award scheme. These awards aim to recognise the outstanding contribution our volunteers make at Little Athletics Centres and clubs each week which enable our Centres to operate. Thank you to Coles for their ongoing support and provision of gift cards to our winners.
SEPTEMBER 2019 Congratulations to Amy Dennis, Ella Seeley and Neve Bush who each received a certificate and $50 Coles gift card for their contributions at Exmouth PCYC. These three talented girls are all aged 12-13 and assisted with coaching at Exmouth PCYC each week of the 10 week program. They have been great role models for their younger peers and have established positive relationships with their group of young athletes.
Below - The coaching team at Exmouth PCYC Little Athletics
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Nathan Kelly from Cockburn LAC was the Coles Volunteer of the Month for October. Nathan is an integral part of the Jandakot Flyers committee and is the Records and Ranking Officer for Cockburn LAC. He can always be relied upon to undertake a range of other jobs from assistant coach, troubleshooting IT, purchasing equipment, administering first aid, chaperoning groups, and helping out on site. “Nathan is worth his weight in gold and we are lucky to have him as part of the Flyers and Cockburn LAC family”.
October Runners up: “ Phil Hynes UWA “ Sandra Robertson Albany “ David Mulhall Hamersley “ Kirsty Timms Ridgewood NOVEMBER 2019
Erika Porter was the Coles Volunteer of the Month for November. Erika is known as the Queen of the Canteen! Dedicating every week to shopping, packing, stocking, preparing, and cooking – always with a smile on her face. Erika takes great pride in the quality of healthy food that is prepared – last season she introduced banana smoothies with the Coles bananas and often walks the fruit cups and water bottles around the arena for athletes and volunteers.
November runners up: “ Amy Beissel Ridgewood “ Sianna Laidler Albany “ Kaylena Miller Kingsway “ George Pottier Belmont “ Chris Robson Cockburn “ Bart Thompson Inglewood JANUARY 2020 All the January nominees were of very high calibre, making the final decision very difficult. Two volunteers each received a $25 gift card courtesy of Coles: Amanda Collins is Kingsway LAC’s Inclusion WA, promoting para athletics to athletes, Officer and actively promotes inclusion for all families and the community. athletes, regardless of ability. She spends her Amanda has also volunteered her time over time speaking with athletes and families to many seasons as a timekeeper and walks determine how we can support athletes to judge. Amanda is a hugely valued volunteer at participate in the sport. Amanda has organised Kingsway LAC as she always has a smile on her a disability Come & Try day, a visit from para face and a willingness to learn new skills so she athlete Rhiannon Clarke, and a Community can help wherever needed. information session with a speaker from Autism
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 57 Michael Broad was also a Coles Volunteer of the and software and troubleshooting issues. Month for January. Hamersley LAC are so impressed with how Michael is new to the Hamersley LAC committee Mike has dedicated himself to increasing his this season, taking on the role of Records officer. knowledge and training a team of timing gate Michael is at competition at 6.30am every operators, recorders, and manual timekeepers at Saturday to set up the timing system and ensure the same time. “We could not think of another the long track operates efficiently. Michael has person who has contributed as much as Mike, to spent many hours working on the timing gates the success of our competition”.
Highly commended: January runners up: Pam Brown Belmont LAC Lisa Hopkins Southern Districts “ Keely Berry Albany “ FEBRUARY 2020
Troy Legerstee was the Coles Volunteer of the bringing in guest coaches to provide specialist Month for February. training. In his third season on the coaching team at At Centre level, Troy is the Arena Manager. Cockburn, Troy continues to be an asset to From attending meetings to planning schedules the club. Since taking on the role of leading to overseeing competition, this is a very the coaching team, he has worked tirelessly to time intensive role that Troy enthusiastically improve the training offered to athletes. He has completes each week. This season Troy also took created an environment which is enjoyed by not on the challenging role of Meet Manager at Zone only the athletes, but by the parents and coaches. Championships. Troy has also introduced a development squad,
February runner up: Keegan Morrison Ridgewood LAC COLES VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR Winners of the Coles Volunteer of the Month were in the running for this award. Congratulations to our two winners each received a $250 gift card courtesy of Coles:
January runners up: Lisa Hopkins Southern Districts Keely Berry Albany
Troy Legerstee Cockburn LAC Amanda Collins Kingsway LAC Amanda is pictured with champion para athlete Rhiannon Clarke.
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The Achievement Award is offered to athletes who achieve outstanding results at their Centre meets. This award is not necessarily about being an overall champion but striving to improve and achieve as an individual. The Commitment Award is offered for those athletes that participate regularly, who leadership, sportsmanship and make a significant contribution to the Centre and the community. Congratulations to the winners who each received a $50 gift card courtesy of Coles.
OCTOBER 2019
Athlete of the Month - Commitment Athlete of the Month - Achievement
Marco Bongers Gosnells LAC Georgia Whitelaw Albany LAC Award presented by the Manager of October runners up: Coles Albany Ethan Powell Cockburn LAC Zoe Daby Cockburn LAC Ben O’Sullivan Hamersley LAC Jasper Scaife Ridgewood LAC Alana Gregory UWA LAC Ilse Bongers Gosnells LAC NOVEMBER 2019
Athlete of the Month - Commitment Athlete of the Month - Achievement
Athlete of the Month - Achievement
Emily Barlow Melville LAC Tyson Gent Inglewood LAC
November runners up: Damon Thompson Albany Thomas Webb Belmont Imogen Stanners Cockburn Lochlan Bloomer Cockburn
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Athlete of the Month - Commitment Athlete of the Month - Achievement
Reuben Clementi Hamersley LAC Sophie Williams Ridgewood
October runners up: Jemma Lewandowski Belmont LAC Callum Steen Belmont LAC “ “ Charlotte Mitrovski Albany LAC “ FEBRUARY 2020
Athlete of the Month - Achievement Athlete of the Month - Commitment Athlete of the Month - Achievement
Sam Williams Cockburn LAC Mia Shelley Ridgewood LAC
November runners up: Chloe Reeve Ridgewood LAC Joshua Burns Cockburn LAC
COLES VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR Winners of the Coles Athletes of the Month in both the Achievement and Commitment categories were in the running for this award. Congratulations to our two winners each received a $500 gift card courtesy of Coles.
Athlete of the Year - Commitment Athlete of the Year - Achievement Reuben Clementi Hamersley LAC Tyson Gent Inglewood LAC
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 63 VOLUNTEER MERIT AWARDS
Volunteers who were nominated by Centres for these top-level awards were recognised at our State Conference on Sunday 4 August 2019 at Mineral Resources Park in Lathlain.
DISTINGUISHED MERIT AWARD
Nominees must have given service at a number over and above the call of normal duty. of competition levels such as Centre, Zone or Congratulations to Allan Kelly who has been State level, which may include as a State Board an outstanding volunteer for many years at Director. A minimum of fifteen years’ service Belmont LAC, Willandra Little Athletics Club, to Little Athletics is required with a minimum and as a LAWA Board Member and Official. of ten years at Centre Executive, Board of Allan was presented with a Distinguished Merit Management and/or State Association level Award for his outstanding contribution. and have also shown a level of commitment and service to Little Athletics of the highest standard and have demonstrated a clear commitment
Vince Del Prete, CEO of Athletics in WA presents a Distinguished Merit Award to Allan Kelly. AWARD OF MERIT
Nominees have clearly demonstrated a commitment to further the growth and development of the Centre/Association and have displayed a high standard of character and an unselfish willingness to work for the betterment of Little Athletics. Congratulations to the following recipients for their outstanding contributions to the development of little Athletics in WA.
Above - Vince Del Prete, CEO, presents an Award of Merit to Teresa Blackman.
Ian Bell - Kingsway LAC Ian goes quietly about his business continuing Ian has never served on the LAWA board but to support KLAC year after year. He is one of has been instrumental at the grassroots of our the first to arrive and one of the last to leave. sport. Ian is and has been an amazing volunteer Ian is one of those volunteers that go above and of Kingsway LAC for nearly 20 years as a coach beyond to assist at Kingsway LAC. and a pivotal member of the equipment team.
Teresa Blackman - Melville LAC and the Association including as Chairman Teresa commenced her service to Little Athletics since 2014/15. Teresa’s time and contribution far in 2008/9 when taking up several vacant roles exceeds that expected of volunteers and she has within her Centre and Club. ln the years to follow shown unselfish willingness to contribute to the Teresa has contributed significantly to the growth betterment of the sport as a whole. and development of Brentwood Little Athletics Vince Del Prete, CEO of Athletics in WA presents Club, Melville LAC including a time as Chairman a Distinguished Merit Award to Allan Kelly.
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Nominees who have demonstrated the desire Executive Committee as Secretary and took to foster the aims of Little Athletics within the on the role as Championship Officer. In early Centre and have a level of commitment well 2018 with Kingsway in turmoil due to a series above that expected of a Centre parent. of personal issues impacting the committee, to Bec Ellis was presented with a Certificate get things organised Bec was delegated the job of Chairman. Bec took the role on with vigour of Merit for her outstanding leadership at guiding Kingsway LAC through a difficult time. Kingsway LAC. Bec was elected chairman in her own right for Bec has taken on various roles within her club the 2018/19 and again for the 2019/2020 season. Wanneroo LAC including as Secretary and In this time Bec has taken Kingsway forward President helping the club’s continuous growth. into a new era. In 2014/15 Bec stepped up to the Kingsway LAC
OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR
Athletics in WA recognises the important role played by our officials who volunteer their time at little Athletics State Events. This recognition is awarded to a person who has given an outstanding contribution throughout the season. The winner of this award goes on to be nominated for the Little Athletics Australia Official of the Year.
Congratulations to Kylee McVee from range of schools and senior events including Kingsway LAC who was announced as the the Commonwealth Games in 2018! She is a LAWA Official of the Year. Kylee has been a member of the WA Officials Club and has been committed volunteer official at LAWA events active in recruiting and training new officials. throughout the season, and also a whole
Kingsway volunteers Kylee McVee, Bec Ellis and Ian Bell with their awards. LIFE MEMBERSHIP – ROBERT CHALMERS
To be awarded Life Membership of Little Athletics WA, an individual should have demonstrated significant sustained and high-quality service, enhancing the reputation and future ofLittle Athletics in WA. Little Athletics WA were pleased to announce Robert (Bob) Chalmers as our newest Life Member.
“Bob Chalmers has been an active volunteer in Little Athletics in Western Australia since 1970 through to current day. That is, nearly 50 years of dedication each week during both the summer and winter season with his contribution spanning across the sport through coaching, officiating and team management roles. He is knowledgeable and professional in all that he does. Bob is a true gentleman on and off the athletics arena and is admired by everyone that he has encountered.”
Bob Chalmers is congratulated on his award by Lea Cramer, Chairman of Rockingham LAC.
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LAWA recognised the many volunteers from all over WA, who do a fantastic job running Little Athletics programs throughout the year. The theme was “Making a world of difference”, which represents the profound impact made by volunteers in their communities and on society as a whole. LAWA were once again very pleased to receive Officials were invited to an afternoon at a $1,000 grant from Volunteering WA, which the Cambridge Bowling Club for National assisted in recognising our State Event Key Volunteer Week, where they were treated to Officials who give up their free time to officiate lunch, a casual game of bowls, and presented at our events throughout the season. with a thank you certificate. LAA ROLL OF EXCELLENCE
The Little Athletics Australia Roll of Excellence recognises former participants who have achieved at the highest level in their chosen sport or profession. The 2019 Roll of Excellence was held at Aloft in Perth on the 19th October 2019. Little Athletics WA congratulates the following people on their induction into the LAA Roll of Excellence.
ROBERT CHALMERS – VOLUNTEER CATEGORY
Over nearly 50 years, Bob has at one time or another, fulfilled nearly every volunteer role available within the sport. From being involved in a Centre’s formation, to being Centre Chairman through to key officiating roles at State level, to coaching, and to continuing to volunteer his time beyond Little Athletics to National, Oceania region and International events; Bob’s dedication, enthusiasm, professionalism and passion is unrivalled in the sport.
Below - Bob Chalmers is congratulated on his induction into the LAA Roll of Excellence by LAWA Chairman Teresa Blackman.
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 69 BRAD HARDIE
Brad started Little Athletics in 1973 at Fremantle Little Athletics Centre, he continued on to compete in the 1976 State Track and Field Championships as an U13. Brad represented Footscray, Brisbane Bears, and Collingwood in the Australian Football League (AFL) and South Fremantle in the Western Australian Football League. Won the Brownlow medal for the Fairest & Best Player in the Victorian Football League in 1985 and was inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame in 2019.
Above - Brad Hardie is congratulated on his induction into the LAA Roll of Excellence by Vince Del Prete, CEO of Athletics in WA. KYLIE WHEELER
Kylie was a member of Kingsway Little Athletics Centre in 1987 and continued to participate until 1995. Kylie has represented Australia as a dual- Olympian in heptathlon. At Beijing 2008, she finished 10th and in Athens 2004 she finished 18th. She is a four-time national champion in heptathlon and also won a silver medal in the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Kylie’s two children currently participate in Little Athletics where Kylie is a valued volunteer
Above - Kylie Wheeler is congratulated on her induction into the LAA Roll of Excellence by Dr Rishelle Hume, LAWA Director and Roll of Excellence member.
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 71 PERTH CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION For more than twenty years, Little Athletics WA Centres have held a fundraising day to support Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation. Activities range from novelty races, dress up days, gold coin donations and sausage sizzles. All money raised goes go towards the PCHF Artist in Residence Program which provides activities for Children in Hospital and who are unable to participate in sport.
“ Total amount raised in 2019/20 was $9,247.66. Bunbury LAC were recognised as the Centre raising the highest amount per member, contributing an amazing $1,151 to the total amount raised. Centres who also raised $1,000 or more were Belmont LAC and Kingsway LAC. A big thank you to our Centres and all the members who contributed to our fundraising for Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Members of Gosnells LAC had a fun day raising funds for PCHF on Saturday 2 November 2019. Included was a visit from PCHF mascot “Stitches”. PERTH CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
LAWA 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT / 73 “THE INSIDE TRACK”
Every Thursday during Summer and every second Thursday during Winter, all Members receive the LAWA newsletter via email. The newsletter is an important source of up to date information which all members are strongly encouraged to read. Included is all the latest information, opportunities to nominate for State Events, training opportunities and clinics for both athletes and volunteers, good news stories and a range of other information of interest to our members. TRUE SPORT
Little Athletics has shown support for the True Sport campaign, regularly highlighting positive behaviours in our newsletter and other promotional opportunities. Promoted by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, True Sport is a program that promotes eight values to create fun, fair and safe environments for everyone to participate.
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Financial Statements
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Financial Statements Statement of Profit or Loss 1 Statement of Financial Position 3 Statement of Changes in Equity 4 Statement of Cash Flows 5 Notes to the Financial Statements 6 Statement by Members of the Committee 10 Independent Audit Report 11 West Australian Little Athletics Inc
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Statement of Profit or Loss For the Year Ended 30 June 2020
2020 30 April 2019 $ $
Income Affiliations 6,182 6,000 ATO Income 125,500 - ALAC (U13/15) - 27,895 Coaching Clinics 6,873 10,708 Development Squad 9,954 13,572 Distributions Received (54) 4,074 Event Nominations 34,677 63,512 Interest Received 6,890 5,724 International (U14/U15) 42,565 34,151 LAPS Grants 15,436 17,000 Other Income 59,156 94,604 Profit on Sale of Assets - 7,640 Provision of Services - 10,800 Registrations 566,140 599,380 Saleable Items 27,658 42,233 Shared Services 44,854 - Sponsorships 142,713 128,731 Unrealised Change in Market Value (891) (7,421)
1,087,653 1,058,603 Expenditure Advertising (11,023) (4,572) ALAC (U13/U15) (2,879) (28,090) Audit Fees (4,450) (4,300) Bank Charges (225) (225) Board Expenses (272) (4,808) Catering Expenses (6,423) (8,143) Championship Expenses (11,537) (16,865) Come & Try Event - (4,326) Cleaning (2,908) (3,245) Coaching/Development (17,759) (32,318) Comp Registration Software (48,758) (49,219) Computer Expenses (9,892) (7,545) Consultancy Fees (27,380) (33,313) Courier (589) (602) Electricity and Water (2,099) (2,506) Equipment Hire (7,001) (9,143) First Aid (4,028) (6,869) Fundraising (8,577) (10,592) Insurance (2,411) (607) International Expenses (43,996) (35,847) LAA Expenses (155,459) (113,684) LAPS Expenses (482) (3,382) Legal Costs - (168) The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 1 West Australian Little Athletics Inc
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Statement of Profit or Loss For the Year Ended 30 June 2020
2020 30 April 2019 $ $ Loss on Assets Scrapped - (1,743) Meeting Expenses (4,195) (3,660) Merchandise (36,987) (42,469) Motor Vehicle Expenses (1,073) (777) Other Expenses (13,390) (10,153) Photocopier (10,131) (9,286) Printing and Stationery (6,620) (4,918) Rates and Taxes (4,168) (3,746) Registration Fees (3,731) (6,290) Rental Equipment (2,019) (4,763) Repairs and Maintenance (2,944) (835) Security Costs (1,135) (624) Staff Amenities (1,475) (504) State Conferences (28,809) (45,151) Superannuation Contributions (55,620) (40,093) Telephone and Fax (7,066) (7,163) Trophies/Awards (15,061) (19,451) Venue Hire (23,104) (36,239) Wages (612,576) (438,509) Workers Compensation (6,029) (2,600)
(1,204,280) (1,059,343) Profit before Income Tax (116,627) (740) Income Tax Expense - - Other Expense Depreciation 8,586 9,473
Profit from Continuing Operations (125,213) (10,213) Profit for the Year (125,213) (10,213)
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities For the Year Ended 30 June 2020
2020 30 April 2019 Note $ $ ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents 3 479,564 469,971 Investments 143,934 294,879 Trade and Other Receivables 4 33,500 75,128
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 656,998 839,978 NON-CURRENT ASSETS Land and Buildings 5 849,664 849,664 Plant and Equipment 5 73,915 59,407
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 923,579 909,071 TOTAL ASSETS 1,580,577 1,749,049 LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES Deferred Income - 9,864 Other Provisions 74,903 51,856 Trade and Other Payables 6 2,385 58,828
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 77,288 120,548 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL LIABILITIES 77,288 120,548 NET ASSETS 1,503,289 1,628,501
MEMBERS' FUNDS Asset Revaluation Reserve 736,751 736,751 Retained Profits 766,538 891,750
TOTAL MEMBERS' FUND 1,503,289 1,628,501
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Statement of Changes in Equity For the Year Ended 30 June 2020
2020
Asset Retained Revaluation Earnings Surplus Total $ $ $ Balance at 1 May 2019 891,750 736,751 1,628,501 Profit/(Loss) for the Year (125,213) - (125,213)
Balance at 30 June 2020 766,538 736,751 1,503,289
2019
Asset Retained Revaluation Earnings Surplus Total $ $ $ Balance at 1 May 2018 901,968 736,751 1,638,719 Profit/(Loss) for the Year (10,213) - (10,213) Prior Year Adjustment (5) - (5)
Balance at 30 April 2019 891,750 736,751 1,628,501
During the year, the board and members decided to change the associations year end from 30th April to 30th June 2020. The change in year end better reflects the timing of the association major activities. The current year in this report is based on 14 instead of 12 months, and in subsequent financial reports the year end comparatives will be reset back to a 12 month period.
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Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended 30 June 2020
2020 30 April 2019 Note $ $ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Receipts From Customers 1,112,582 977,796 Payments To Suppliers and Employees (1,236,785) (1,021,158)
Net Cash Provided by/(Used in) Operating Activities 8 (124,203) (43,362)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Dividends Received (54) 4,074 Interest Received 6,890 5,724 Investments 150,945 (2,551) Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment - 13,182 Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment (23,094) (4,318) Unrealised Change in Market Value (891) (7,421)
Net Cash Used by Investing Activities 133,796 8,690
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents Held 9,593 (34,672) Cash and Cash Equivalents At Beginning of Year 469,971 504,643
Cash and Cash Equivalents At End of Financial Year 3 479,564 469,971
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Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2020
1 Basis of Preparation
In the opinion of the Committee of Management, the Association is not a reporting entity since there are unlikely to exist users of the financial statements who are not able to command the preparation of reports tailored so as to satisfy specifically all of their information needs. These special purpose financial statements have been prepared to meet the reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (WA) 2015.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement requirements of the Australian Accounting Standards and Accounting Interpretations, and the disclosure requirements of AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows, AASB 108 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors and AASB 1054 Australian Additional Disclosures.
2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a) Income Tax
The Association is exempt from income tax under Division 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
(b) Revenue and Other Income
Revenue is recognised when the amount of the revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Association and specific criteria relating to the type of revenue as noted below, has been satisfied.
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and is presented net of returns, discounts and rebates.
All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).
Interest revenue
Interest is recognised using the effective interest method.
Subscriptions
Revenue from the provision of membership subscriptions is recognised on a straight line basis over the financial year.
Other income
(c) Goods and services tax (GST)
Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Receivables and payable are stated inclusive of GST. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included as part of receivables or payables in the statement of financial position.
Cash flows in the statement of cash flows are included on a gross basis and the GST component of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is classified as operating cash flows.
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2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(d) Property, plant and equipment
Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment.
Items of property, plant and equipment acquired for nil or nominal consideration have been recorded at the acquisition date fair value.
Land and buildings
Land and buildings are measured using the revaluation model.
Depreciation
Property, plant and equipment, excluding freehold land, is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the assets useful life to the Association, commencing when the asset is ready for use.
Leased assets and leasehold improvements are amortised over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or their estimated useful life.
(e) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprises cash on hand, demand deposits and short-term investments which are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
(f) 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.
3 Cash and Cash Equivalents 2020 30 April 2019 $ $ Cash on Hand - 400 Bank Balances 479,564 469,571
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 479,564 469,971
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4 Trade and Other Receivables 2020 30 April 2019 $ $ CURRENT Trade Receivables 33,500 75,128
Total Current Trade and Other Receivables 33,500 75,128
The carrying value of trade receivables is considered a reasonable approximation of fair value due to the short-term nature of the balances.
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the fair value of each class of receivable in the financial statements.
5 Property, Plant and Equipment 2020 30 April 2019 $ $ LAND AND BUILDINGS Freehold Land and Building At Cost 851,563 851,563 Accumulated Depreciation (1,899) (1,899) Total Land and Buildings 849,664 849,664
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Office Equipment At Cost 116,834 116,834 Accumulated Depreciation (98,915) (93,992)
Total Office Equipment 17,919 22,842 Competition Equipment At Cost 67,350 67,350 Accumulated Depreciation (63,914) (62,930)
Total Competition Equipment 3,436 4,420 Building and Improvements At Cost 61,622 38,528 Accumulated Depreciation (9,062) (6,383)
Total Building and Improvements 52,560 32,145 Total Property, Plant and Equipment 923,579 909,071
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6 Trade and Other Payables
2020 30 April 2019 $ $ Current Trade Payables 2,385 58,828
Total Current Trade and Other Payables 2,385 58,828
Trade and other payables are unsecured, non-interest bearing and are normally settled within 30 days. The carrying value of trade and other payables is considered a reasonable approximation of fair value due to the short-term nature of the balances.
7 Contingencies
In the opinion of the Committee of Management, the Association did not have any contingencies at 30 June 2020.
8 Cash Flow Information
(a) Reconciliation of Result for the Year to Cashflows from Operating Activities
Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 2020 30 April 2019 $ $ Profit for the Year (125,213) (10,213) Cash Flows Included in Profit Not Attributable to Operating Activities - Interest Received (6,890) (5,724) - Distributions Received 54 (4,074) - Unrealised Change in Market Value of Investments 891 7,421 Non-Cash Flows in Profit: - Depreciation 8,586 9,473 Changes in Assets and Liabilities: - (Increase)/Decrease in Trade and Other Receivables 41,628 (59,073) - Increase/(Decrease) in Deferred Income (9,864) (11,936) - (Increase)/Decrease in Prepayments - 766 - Increase/(Decrease) in Trade and Other Payables (56,442) 19,848 - Increase/(Decrease) in Provisions 23,047 10,150
Cash Flows From Operations (124,203) (43,362)
9 Statutory Information
The registered office of and principal place of business of the company is: West Australian Little Athletics Inc Aisle 8 Level 1 Shirley Strickland Grandstand Herb Elliot Drive via Stephenson Ave Mt Claremont WA 6010
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Independent Audit Report to the members of West Australian Little Athletics Inc
Report on the Audit of the Financial Report
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying financial report, being a special purpose financial report of West Australian Little Athletics Inc (the Association), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2020, the statement of profit or loss, the statement of changes in equity and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and management's assertion statement.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Association for the year ended 30 June 2020 is prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with Associations Incorporation Act (WA) 2015.
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 Association in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the 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 of the financial report, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report is prepared to assist the Association to fulfil their financial reporting responsibilities under the Associations Act. As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose. Our report is intended solely for the Association and should not be distributed to or used by parties other than the Association. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Associations Incorporation Act (WA) 2015, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial report, management is responsible for assessing the the Association's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Association or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Association's financial reporting process.
11 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 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 economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report.
As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Association’s internal control.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the management.
Conclude on the appropriateness of the management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Association’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial reporter, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Association to cease to continue as a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
We communicate with the management regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
Daniel Papaphotis CPA Registered Company Auditor # - 410503 Francis A Jones Pty Ltd 154 High Street Fremantle WA 6160
Date: 29 September 2020 12 OUR PARTNERS