2006 – 2007 Annual Report 2006–2007 ANNUAL REPORT

CONTENTS

Company Information 1 Directors’ Profiles 2 Chairman’s Report 3 CEO’s Report 4 Directors’ Report 6 Statement of Financial Performance 9 Statement of Financial Position 10 Statement of Cash Flows 11 Notes to the Financial Statements 12 Independent Audit Report 17 Compilation Report 18 Detailed Profit and Loss 19 Competition Advisory Panel 20 Development Advisory Panel 22 Membership Advisory Panel 28 Marketing Advisory Panel 29 Officials Advisory Panel 30 ANSW Awards 31 Life Members 32 Merit Award Holders 32 Membership Statistics 34 Emerging Athlete Program 38 2005 – 2006 NSW Championships 43 NSW Roll of Honour 52

ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED

(FOUNDED 20 APRIL, 1887, INCORPORATED 15 JANUARY, 1996)

Postal Address: PO Box 595, Sydney Markets, NSW 2129 Street Address: Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre, Edwin Flack Drive, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127

Telephone: (02) 9746 1122 Facsimile: (02) 9746 1168 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nswathletics.org.au COMPANY INFORMATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officials John Patchett (Chairman) Peter Reynolds (Chair) Rob Blackadder Peter Bromley Graham Dwight Janelle Eldridge Elizabeth Miller Mary Fein Caroline Hall Betty Moore Neil Hinton Jill Huxley Phillip O’Hara Mary Macaluso Geoffrey Martin Michael O’Mara Andrew Matthews Heather Mitchell Gordon Windeyer Robert Mitchell Alan Mills Mark Rosenberg (Appointed 15 February, 2007) Anthony Okulicz Ron Richter

STANDARDS COMMITTEE Membership Betty Moore David Archbold Andrew Matthews Les Carter Tim McGrath Greg Doyle Dan Suchy Max Wilkinson Katherine Rae ADVISORY PANELS Convenor: Tim McGrath (Administration & Communication Manager) Competition Nicole Boegman-Stewart (Chairperson) Marketing Neil Barnett Peter Bromley (Chairperson) Grant Cremer Richard Batterley Paul Hallam Tim McGrath Mary Macaluso David Naylor Stuart Patterson Mark Rosenberg Dan Suchy George Toemoe Ian White Gordon Windeyer Convenor: Andrew Matthews (Competition Manager) Convenor: Greg Doyle (Chief Executive Officer)

Competition Advisers Athlete Renee Cassell Not appointed Rod Gibb Ken Green STAFF Mark Johnston Chief Executive Officer: Greg Doyle Andrew Murphy Financial Controller: Richard Roach Jorg Probst Competition Manager: Lennon Wicks (Resigned 8 May, 2006) Max Wilkinson Andrew Matthews (Appointed 8 May, 2006) Administration & Communication Manager: Justin Shumack (Resigned August, 2006) Development Administration & Melinda Gainsford-Taylor Communication Manager: Tim McGrath (Appointed 21 August, 2006) Trevor Hinwood Operations Coordinator: Andrew Matthews (Resigned 8 May, 2006) Paul Stenhouse Competition Officer: Jessica Fry David Tarbotton (Appointed June, 2006; Resigned 30 March, 2007) Gareth Watkins Development Officer: Christine Gates (Resigned 31 March, 2007) Ron White P/T Administration Officer: Ali Dawson (Resigned July, 2006) Amy Winters IT Consultant: Ashley McMahon Convernor: Bronwyn Ellis (Development Officer) OFFICE VOLUNTEERS Registrations: Vilis Gravitis, Merv Davies Archives: Ron Richter

HONORARY POSITIONS Constitution Officer: Peter Lucas Solicitor: Geoffrey Adelstien

AUDITOR DFK Laurence Varney

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DIRECTORS’ PROFILES

CHAIRMAN: JOHN PATCHETT – SYDNEY PACIFIC ATHLETICS CLUB • Retired PETER BROMLEY – UTS NORTHERN SUBURBS ATHLETICS CLUB • CEO, Athletics NSW 1997-2001 • General Manager – LJ Hooker Financial Services, Australia and New • Deputy State Manager NSW, Legal & General Insurance 1989-1997 Zealand • National Development Manager, L&G 1987-1989 • Holds a BBus (UTS) – Major in Marketing and specialisation in Public • State Manager (Qld), L&G 1984-1989 Relations. • Vice President, Sydney Pacific Athletics Club • NSW representative in both Track & Field and Cross Country. • Level 4 sprints/hurdles coach • NSW 1500m Champion in 1975. • NSW Athletic League (pro) athlete 1968-1973 • Founding member of Gosford Athletics Club. Former member of Ku-ring-gai Athletics Club, Western Suburbs Athletics Club and Sydney Pacific Athletics Club. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: • Member of UTS Northern Suburbs Athletics Club.

GORDON WINDEYER – UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY ATHLETICS CLUB • Retired BETTY MOORE – RYDE ATHLETICS CENTRE • Formerly founding executive director of private equity firm Catalyst • Retired Investment Managers Pty Limited • Former Manager of Consulting Analytical Laboratory 1984-1999. • Holds a BEc (Syd), Dip Fin Mgt (UNE). • Project Officer in Intellectual Property Management 2001-2003. • Founding Director of Athletics NSW Ltd. • Former executive member, Girls’ Brigade NSW and NSW Duke of • Commonwealth Games High Jump representative in 1974 and Edinburgh’s Award Committee. 1978. Gold Medallist in 1974. • Holds MSc (Syd), Grad.Dip.Ch.Studies (Morling College), MRACI, • World Cup representative in 1977 for High Jump, finishing 7th. C.Chem • Australian Track & Field Champion for High Jump in 1976, 1977 • Won two Commonwealth Games silver medals and created a world and1978. record in the 80m Hurdles in 1962. Also a UK and European 100m and Relay record holder. • Involved in athletics for more than 30 years, as a Level 4 Coach, MICHAEL O’MARA – BANKSTOWN SPORTS ATHLETICS CLUB technical official, team manager of NSW and Australian teams and • Business Analyst, Railcorp. Board member. • Former Chairman of Sydney Corporate Cup. • Technical Official 2000 Olympic Games, NPA to Great Britain Chef • Former Chairman of Athletics NSW Competition Advisory Panel. de Mission, 2000 Paralympic Games. • Ticketing Manager for 1996 World Junior Championships held in Sydney. • Member of Press Operations Team (Athletics) at Sydney 2000 ELIZABETH MILLER –RANDWICK-BOTANY HARRIERS Olympic Games and member of Technical Information Centre Team • Athletics Coach, Kincoppal Rose Bay (Athletics) for Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. • Teacher at Waverley College 1990-1997 • Current Winter Captain of Bankstown Sports Senior Athletics Club • CBA Graduate Scheme 1987-1990 and a member on their executive for fourteen (14) years. • Holds BA (Hons) (Syd), Dip. Ed (Secondary) (Syd) • Athletics NSW Technical Official • World Cross Country representative 1992, 1997, 2001 • World Cup representative in 1500m 1989, 1992 • Ekiden Relay representative 1988, 1998, 1999 PHIL O’HARA – UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY ATHLETICS CLUB • State and National Titles held 1978-2001 • Director, Northrop Engineers Pty Ltd, Consulting Engineers with offices in Sydney, Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong and Terrigal. • Holds BE (Syd), FIE Aust, CP Eng MARK ROSENBERG – UNIVERSITY OF NSW ATHLETICS CLUB • Athletics Manager, Training and Warm-up for Sydney 2000 Olympic • General Manager, Marketing, Sales & Communications, Sydney Games Olympic Park Authority • Chairman, Local Organising Committee of the 1996 World Junior • Holds LLM (U.Penn), MMgt (Macq), LLB (UNSW), BA (UNSW) Athletics Championships • World Cup representative in 4x400m 1989 • Chairman, Local Organising Committee of Sydney Athletics Grand • World University Games representative in 200m and 400m 1985 Prix 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 & 2003 • Chairman, Local Organising Committee of Australian Athletics Championships 1994, 1995, 1996, 2004 & 2005, 2006. • Vice President Sydney University Athletics Club

2 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

The success of any organisation will be The modest increase in registrations confirms the trend from last year periodically determined by its but numbers remain our biggest challenge. A study was undertaken stakeholders who, in the case of ANSW, are to look into the feasibility of re-structuring two of our country regions the clubs. They will eventually have the in an attempt to bolster membership and competition and give local final say through their actions as to what areas more ownership of their operations. This is still a work in progress structures and actions will be acceptable but some headway has been made. and the time frame behind their It is well known that the population is working longer hours and implementation. We are a non profit, state recreational habits are changing; to the extent that people are not sporting organisation competing in a committing to long term involvement in activities, especially organised sporting arena where new entities are sport.We may have to design a completely new competition structure formed every year, in order to capture the patronage of the public. It is to capture the interests of a new membership base. therefore of paramount importance to provide the best possible services to stay ahead of the pack and more particularly to deliver The re-location of the ANSW office to Homebush was a major strategies and programmes which compliment our club structure and operation which fortunately had little disruption to our business. Our permit clubs to grow and thus improve competition and development presence will give us direct access to school carnivals and the chance opportunities. to market the advantages of becoming a member of a club.

It was primarily for these reasons that last year we introduced the Our elite junior athletes continue to outperform their older “Clubs on Track” programme, which provided a template for critical counterparts but unfortunately the same old problem of retaining appraisal of club activities in order to highlight areas which perhaps them through their later teens and into their twenties remains. I believe needed some more attention. Many clubs embraced the concept and we must radically change our approach to high performance and returned the questionnaire, allowing us to rank them into gold, silver or establish a fund to support elite junior athletes who show outstanding bronze status. Gold clubs received a financial benefit which could be potential. The fund would target the top twenty to thirty ranked used to assist in the running of their club and hopefully act as an athletes and would provide sufficient support to allow training to be incentive for other clubs to acquire gold status. their prime objective. We intend presenting a proposal to Athletics Australia before the end of the year. That was the first step in an ongoing process to improve the internal structure of clubs. The second “National Series Meet” was conducted in January and the success of this meet has prompted us to make it a permanent fixture The board believes that this program should play a major role in the on the calendar and elevate its status to a new level. We plan to make rationalisation and development of our sport and is committed to this event so attractive to athletes that it will become one of the rolling out the next stage in forthcoming months. showcase meets of the year. Another pleasing financial result was accomplished; aided by a less In conclusion I would once again like to thank our officials, volunteers, than budgeted relocation expense, an unexpected increase to club administrators and athletes who have worked so tirelessly in sponsorship, entry fees from increased participation and a higher rate support of our sport. To our sponsors: The Australian Institute of of return on investments. The board is very keen to maintain the Mathematics, Resi Mortgage Corporation, Skins Compression practice of delivering surplus budgets and, given normal trading Garments and Kings Track & Field, thank you for your continued faith; conditions, this approach should continue. We have a diligent and your contribution has made a huge impact on the continued viability robust board who continue to question financial matters and evaluate and growth of our sport. opportunities as they may arise whilst still ensuring that our key business functions are not compromised.

The on-line services delivered through our partnership with the IMG John Patchett Corporation were recently extended to include registration and I am Chairman pleased to say that some twenty clubs have already availed themselves of this time saving service. It is envisaged that eventually all clubs and athletes will support this initiative.

Greg Doyle has now entered his sixth year as CEO and continues to steer the organisation in a positive and innovative manner. His management of our affairs compliments his professionalism and dedication which have been underlined by the recent agreement reached with Little Athletics regarding the joint funding of a Regional Athletics officer to be located in the Hunter and Central Coast regions. This is a real step forward for athletics and hopefully the first of many joint ventures.

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CEO’s REPORT

It gives me great pleasure to provide to Bronze and Green. Both Gold and Silver ranked clubs were eligible to you my Chief Executive’s report for the access various reward packages, totaling $30,000, through the ‘Get, Set, Go! year ended 31 March, 2007. Scheme’. Clubs on Track will remain a continued development high priority.

Athletics NSW continued to provide Athletics NSW provided a menu of participation and athlete quality service, value and programs to development programs to its members and the wider community. members, with our activities recognized These activities provided all NSW athletes with the greatest possible by our peers. Testimony to this being opportunity to progress as far as their talent, dedication and desire can Athletics NSW as a finalist in the take them. Programs and activities included the Emerging Athlete ‘Organisation of the Year’ category at the Program (EAP), ‘Teen Athletics’, the Secondary Schools Knockout, annual NSW Sports Federation Awards. Indigenous Sport Program and the Active NESB Youth Athletics Project – ‘Have a Go!’ A highlight of the upcoming year will be the employment After ongoing discussions with the Sydney Olympic Park Authority, of a jointly funded Athletics NSW and Little Athletics Association NSW Athletics NSW entered into a tenancy agreement at Sydney Olympic (LAANSW) Regional Athletics Officer based in the Hunter and Central Park Athletics Centre. This relocation is welcome; from both a Coast. The Officer will focus on three priorities - school programs, competition and development perspective. It will not only provide establishing and maintaining links between Centres and Athletics NSW convenience for the conduct of competitions but also provide Athletics clubs and facilitating the delivery of competitions in conjunction with NSW with the opportunity to directly converse with venue hirers, local clubs/centres and relevant advisory groups. particularly schools and associated school sporting associations. In any business, the relationships formed between partners are the The trading outcome for the year shows a robust surplus of $51,202 keys to success and this is the reason why Athletics NSW is committed with the Balance Sheet remaining strong. Continued improved liquidity to a partnership approach with our membership and stakeholders. provided the foundation for increased investment in the sport. As Athletics NSW entered into Service Agreements with Athletics Australia Athletics NSW continues to develop the business of Athletics, it is (MoU), LAANSW (‘Teen Athletics’ and ‘Start to Finish’ – Club Linkage imperative that we continue to implement responsible financial Project), NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS), Sydney Running Festival, NSW management in all aspects of the business, that will achieve long term Masters Association and NSW Athletics League. financial stability and independence; as well as maximizing financial investment into the sport. Such a framework will position the sport for NSWIS continues to set challenging targets under the Track and Field future generations of athletes and indeed ‘make a difference’. Service Level Agreement and the Emerging Athlete Program (EAP) Service Level Agreement. The Joint Management Committees ensure We acknowledge the valuable contribution that our sponsors provided that objectives and targeted outcomes are reviewed and a clear focus to our activities and operations. In particular, The Australian Institute is maintained. Special mention must be given to NSWIS Track & Field of Mathematics (principal sponsor), Resi Mortgage Corporation program co-ordinator Nicole Boegman and recently appointed EAP (Summer Club Premiership Series and the Sydney Track Classic), Skins co-ordinator David Tarbotton for their efforts. Compression Garments (Winter Club Premiership Series and Emerging Athlete Program) and Kings Track & Field (‘Clubs on Track’). In addition, The coming year will see Athletics NSW not only consolidate such we are grateful for the valuable financial support provided by the NSW working relationships but additionally focus on collaboration with Department of Tourism Sport & Recreation under the ‘Sports government and their agencies to address planned facility Development Program’ and ‘Project Based Grants Scheme’ . development and maintenance and work in conjunction with Athletics Australia and the Australian Track & Field Coaches Association Although it is pleasing to note that total annual registrations slightly (AT&FCA) to foster accessible coach education. increased for the second consecutive year, we must address the ongoing challenge to grow athlete membership. To increase our To meet the needs of our athletes and clubs, Athletics NSW is registration base, it is imperative that Athletics New South Wales fosters committed to the provision of a varied and relevant annual a network of vibrant, relevant and effective affiliated clubs, constantly competition calendar of events. Whilst it may not be possible to satisfy striving to service the needs of their members and engaging their local all of our membership, the Competition Advisory Panel has committed communities. Athletics NSW believes that the successful enormous amounts of time and energy to introducing a competition implementation of Clubs on Track, a model club policy incorporating a calendar and program of events to achieve a heightened level of quality assurance framework, will encourage affiliated clubs to member satisfaction. Athletics NSW will continue to pro-actively continually find new ways to improve in the identified areas of respond to member feedback, with the fundamental aim to increase ‘membership’, ‘administration’, ‘competition & events’, ‘coaching & athlete participation in competitions. A special thank you to those officiating’ and ‘marketing & promotion’. clubs who hosted Resi Club Premiership Series and our Winter Premiership Series meets (incorporating cross country / road running This implementation of Clubs on Track proved to be a feature of the /race walking). The efforts and seemingly ever increasing commitment year. All clubs were required to complete a Clubs on Track Evaluation of the officials, volunteers and administrators from these clubs ensures Report and subsequently ranked into one of four bands - Gold, Silver, the success of all such events.

4 Spectators who attended the 2006 Australian All Schools & Youth largely due to their enthusiasm, professionalism, expertise and Athletics Championships (7-10 December), 2007 Sydney Track Classic willingness to ‘get the job done’. A special mention to Financial (National Series Meet, 13 January) and the 2007 Sydney Telstra A-Series Controller, Richard Roach who expertly handled our accounting (17 February) at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre, witnessed some functions, ensuring that Athletics New South Wales accounts are exciting athletics in their backyard. Special acknowledgement goes to professionally managed and reported to the Board in a concise and those NSW officials and volunteers who gave their time and to the transparent manner. Local Organising Committee of each who ensured the efficient I would like to place on record my sincere appreciation to the Board of conduct and success of the championships. Athletics NSW will Directors, who throughout the year provided vigilant corporate continue to pursue the conduct of national competitions in NSW, as governance, as well as support and advice to management. Particularly the conduct of such can only assist local athletes on their journey to I thank our Chairman, John Patchett for his wise counsel. It is a pleasure achieving international success, as well as promoting athletics to the to work with a Board that is both truly professional in nature and keeps wider community. its ‘finger on the pulse’ of the members that they represent. To recognize the achievements of athletes, clubs, coaches and The ensueing year will see Athletics NSW continue to position the sport administrators, Athletics NSW conducted its second Awards for future generations, whilst upholding our continued commitment Presentation Dinner at Sydney Rowing Club. The evening proved once to work with members, coaches, the community, Athletics Australia and again to be an outstanding success with over two hundred in stakeholders to lead a coordinated effort in providing quality athletic attendance and Nick Moore as the master of ceremonies. This activity services throughout New South Wales. will remain a permanent fixture on the Athletics NSW calendar.

We continued to consolidate and expand eCommerce practices aimed at further improving communication and administrative efficiency Gregory P. Doyle within the organization. Members now have the ability to complete Chief Executive Officer online competition entries and club registrations

Athletics New South Wales acknowledges the priceless and essential contribution that officials and other volunteers make to athletic competitions week in and week out. Their task in many ways is thankless, nevertheless critical for the conduct of our competitions. To our dedicated team of Advisory Panel members representing ‘Membership’, ‘Marketing’, ‘Competition’, ‘Officials’ and ‘Development’, who avail their time for the betterment of athletics statewide, a sincere thank-you.

To help address the decline in active technical officials, the Officials’ Advisory Panel implemented a ‘Recruiting & Retaining Officials Policy’ that incorporated the production of a” Where Can I help?” promotional flyer. This policy aims to provide strategies for the recruitment, retention, accreditation and acknowledgement of officials and volunteers. It will remain a focus of this group during the coming year.

We continue to receive the services of a host of office volunteers such as Vilis Gravitis, and Mervyn Davies who provide enormous support to the organization. Their dedication and commitment is valued and appreciated by all staff. Peter Lucas (Constitution Officer & Special Awards Committee) and Geoffrey Adelstein (Honorary Solicitor) continue to provide outstanding service to the organization.

A number of staff changes occurred throughout the year. Tim McGrath was appointed as the Administration & Communications Manager, whilst Andrew Matthews was promoted to Competition Manager. The following staff departed the organization; Lennon Wicks (Competition Manager), Justin Shumack (Administration & Communications Manager), Christine Gates (Development Officer) and Jessica Fry (Competition Officer). All of the above mentioned staff, as well as Ashley McMahon (IT Consultant) have ensured the company’s success;

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DIRECTORS' REPORT

FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Dividends paid or declared Athletics NSW delivered a surplus of $51,202 for the year ended 31st No dividends were paid or declared since the start of the financial year. March 2007. Significant in this result was a one-off relocation expense No recommendation for payment of dividends has been made. of $14,341(from Wentworth Park to SOPAC) and 'Clubs on Track' Review of operations expenditure of $43,185. The strong financial result in light of the above A review of the operations of company during the financial year and mentioned expenditures was in a large part due to a substantial the results of those operations show the company continued to increase in corporate sponsorship, most notably by the Australian engage in its principle activity, the results of which are disclosed in the Institute of Mathematics. This sponsorship enabled Athletics NSW to attached financial statements. invest in a number of initiatives not previously possible in the absence of such sponsorship levels. The financial result was also assisted by the PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF COMPANY organization continuing to secure an office rental agreement at No Leave or proceedings discounted market rates. No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the company or intervene in any proceedings to which the This year’s financial performance has resulted in the net assets of the company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf organization exceeding $400,000 for the first time, nearly double the of the company for all or any part of those proceedings. net assets of five years ago. The strengthened balance sheet of the The company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year. organization has enabled the Board of Athletics NSW to budget expenditure in 2007/08 at a higher proportion of income than in OPTIONS previous years. The Board has targeted Clubs on Track, regional development and competition improvements to receive increased No options granted or outstanding investment in 2007/08, whilst still maintaining existing spending levels No options over issued shares or interests in the company were in other key areas of the sport. granted during or since the end of the financial year and there were no options outstanding at the date of this report. Director: INDEMNIFYING OFFICERS OR AUDITORS Insurance premiums paid for directors Insurance premiums have been paid to insure each of the directors against liabilities for costs and expenses incurred by them in defending any legal proceedings arising out of their conduct while acting in the capacity of director of the company, other than conduct involving a wilful breach of duty in relation to the company. Gordon Windeyer Dated this 17 day of May ‘06 OTHER ITEMS Significant Changes in State of Affairs No significant changes in Athletics NSW Limited's state of affairs Your directors present their report on the company for the financial occurred during the financial year. year ended 31 March 2007 Adoption of Australian Equivalents to IFRS GENERAL INFORMATION As a result of the introduction of Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS), the company's financial report Directors has been prepared in accordance with those Standards. A The names of the directors in office at any time during the year are: reconciliation of adjustments arising on the transition to AIFRS is John Patchett, Peter Bromley, Betty Moore, Philip O'Hara, Michael included on Note to this report. O'Mara, Gordon Windmeyer, Elizabeth Miller, Mark Rosenberg (Appointed: 15/02/2007) After balance date events Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial date of this report unless otherwise stated. year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the company, the results of those operations or the state Principal Activities of affairs of the company in future financial years. The principal activities of Athletics NSW Limited during the financial year included promotion and organisation of athletic events. Environmental Issues No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during The company's operations are not regulated by any significant the year. environmental regulation under a law of the Commonwealth or of a state or territory BUSINESS REVIEW Operating Results The profit of Athletics NSW Limited after providing for income tax amounted to $ 51,202 .

6 Meetings of Directors The meetings of directors (including director committee meetings) were held during the year. The attendance by each director during the year was as follows: Directors' Meeting Number Number eligible to attend attended John Patchett 5 5 Peter Bromley 5 4 Betty Moore 5 5 Phillip O'Hara 5 4 Michael O'Mara 5 5 Gordon Windmeyer 5 5 Elizabeth Miller 5 3 Mark Rosenberg 0 0

AUDITORS INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out at page 4. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors:

John Patchett 31st May 2007

Gordon Windmeyer 31st May 2007

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 31 March 2007 there have been: (i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and (ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

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DFK LAURENCE VARNEY Chartered Accountants

ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN 11 330 775 869

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 31 March 2007 there have been:

(i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and (ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

Steven Heller DFK Laurence Varnay Chartered Accountants

31st May 2007 Sydney

Level 7 131 York Street NSW2000 PO Box Q819 QVB NSW 1230 Telephone: 02 9264 5400 A member firm of DFK International Facsimile: 02 9264 9294 A worldwide association of independent email: [email protected] accounting firms and business advisors Liability Limited by the Acccountants Scheme, appproved under the Professional Standards Act. 1994 (NSW)

8 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2007 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN 11 330 775 869

Notes 2007 2006 $ $ Revenue 2 750,276 667,343 Other income 2 28,384 26,904 Raw materials and consumables used (44,214) (28,929) Employee benefits expense (289,750) (284,974) Depreciation, amortisation and impairments (15,855) (13,859) Other expenses (377,639) (334,814) Profit before income tax 51,202 31,671 Income tax expense 1(l) - - Profit attributable to members 51,202 31,671

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2007 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN 11 330 775 869

Notes 2007 2006 $$ ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 3 439,019 414,802 Trade and other receivables 4 14,723 9,547 Inventories 5 - 4,584 Other current assets 6 1,158 1,376 Total Current Assets 454,900 430,309

Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 7 49,347 22,234 Total Non-current Assets 49,347 22,234

TOTAL ASSETS 504,247 452,543

LIABILITIES Current liabilities Trade and other payables 8 46,711 36,575 Short-term provisions 9 20,881 20,021 Other current liabilities 10 33,150 43,645 TOTAL LIABILITIES 100,742 100,241 NET ASSETS 403,505 352,302

EQUITY Reserves 36,963 36,963 Retained earnings 366,542 315,339 TOTAL EQUITY 403,505 352,302

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2007 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN 11 330 775 869

2007 Notes Retained Earnings Asset Revaluation Total $ Reserve $ $ Balance at 1 April 2006 315,340 36,963 352,303 Profit attributable to members 51,202 - 51,202 Subtotal 51,202 - 51,202 Balance at 31 March 2007 366,542 36,963 403,505

2006 Balance at 1 April 2005 283,670 36,963 320,633 Profit attributable to members 31,670 - 31,670 Subtotal 31,670 - 31,670 Balance at 31 March 2006 315,340 36,963 352,303

10 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2007 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN 11 330 775 869

Notes 2007 2006 $$ Cash Flow From Operating Activities Receipts from customers 519,328 529,823 Payments to suppliers and employees (707,765) (671,188) Interest received 28,384 26,904 Operating sponsorship and grant receipts 225,772 135,901 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 12 65,719 21,440

Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment 13,621 - Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (55,126) (3,435) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (41,505) (3,435)

Net increase (decreases) in cash held 24,214 18,005 Cash at beginning of financial year 414,805 396,800 Cash at end of financial year 3 439,019 414,805

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2007 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN 11 330 775 869

NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (e) Employee Benefits General information Provision is made for the company's liability for employee benefits The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been arising from services rendered by employees to balance date. prepared in accordance with Accounting Standards, Urgent Issues Group Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year have Interpretations, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001. is settled, plus related oncosts. Employee benefits payable later than Athletics NSW Limited is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated one year have been measured at present value of the estimated future and domiciled in Australia cash outflows to be made for those benefits. The financial report of Athletics NSW Limited complies with all Australian (f) Provisions equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS) in Provisions are recognised when the group has a legal or constructive their entirety. obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be by the company in the preparation of the financial report. The accounting reliably measured. policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated. (g) Goods and Services Tax (GST) (a) Basis of Preparation Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from based on historical costs modified by the revaluation of selected the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST is noncurrent assets, financial assets and financial liabilities for which the recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an fair value basis of accounting has been applied. item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the balance sheet are shown inclusive of GST. (b) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call Cash flows are presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, with banks, other shortterm highly liquid investments with original except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank which are disclosed as operating cash flows. overdrafts are shown within shortterm borrowings in current liabilities (h) Revenue on the balance sheet. Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into (c) Inventories account the interest rates applicable to the financial assets. Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Revenue from the rendering of services is recognised upon the delivery The cost of manufactured products includes direct materials, direct of the service to the customers. labour and an appropriate portion of variable and fixed overheads. All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST). Overheads are applied on the basis of normal operating capacity. Costs (i) Government Grants are assigned on the basis of weighted average costs. Government grants are recognised at fair value where there is (d) Property, Plant and Equipment reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all grant Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair conditions will be met. Grants relating to expense items are recognised value less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and as income over the periods necessary to match the grant to the costs impairment losses. they are compensating. Grants relating to assets are credited to i Plant and equipment deferred income at fair value and are credited to income over the Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis. expected useful life of the asset on a straightline basis. ii Depreciation (j) Leases The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including buildings and Lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all of the risks capitalised leased assets, but excluding freehold land, is depreciated and benefits remain with the lessor, are charges as expenses in the on a straightline basis over their useful lives to the company periods in which they are incurred. commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either the unexpired (k) Comparative Figures period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements. When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have iii Depreciation rates been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are: financial year. Motor Vehicles 25% (l) Income Tax Office Equipment 20% The company is exempt from income tax under provisions of Section Sporting Equipment 33% 23(g)(iii) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, as amended. The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date.

12 Notes 2007 2006 $$ NOTE 2: REVENUE Sale of goods 54,892 49,742 Services revenue 441,348 452,680 Interest received 28,384 26,904 Sporting equipment hire 28,264 29,020 Sponsorships and grants receipts 225,772 135,901 Total Revenue 778,660 694,247

NOTE 3: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash on hand 1,391 1,712 Cash at bank 49,647 30,511 Shortterm bank deposits 387,981 382,579 439,019 414,802 Reconciliation of Cash Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the cash flow statement is reconciled to items in the balance sheet as follows: Cash and cash equivalents 439,019 414,802 439,019 414,802 NOTE 4: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES CURRENT Trade receivables 15,723 10,547 Provision for impairment of receivables (1,000) (1,000) 14,723 9,547 NOTE 5: INVENTORIES CURRENT At Cost Finished goods - 4,584 - 4,584 NOTE 6: OTHER ASSETS CURRENT Prepayments 1,158 1,376 1,158 1,376 NOTE 7: PROPERTY PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Office Equipment At cost 42,322 45,777 Less accumulated depreciation (34,822) (39,548) Total office equipment 7,500 6,229

Motor Vehicles At cost 54,409 22,506 Less accumulated depreciation (21,320) (16,620) Total motor vehicles 33,089 5,886

Sporting Equipment At cost 103,932 99,058 Less accumulated depreciation (95,174) (88,939) Total Sporting Equipment 8,758 10,119 Total property, plant and equipment 49,347 22,234

Movements in Carrying Amounts Office Equipment $ Motor Vehicles $ Sporting Equipment $ Total $ Balance at the beginning of year 6,229 5,886 10,119 22,234 Additions 8,445 41,807 4,874 55,126 Disposals (2,254) (9,904) - (12,158) Depreciation (4,920) (4,700) (6,235) (15,855) Carrying amount at the end of year 7,500 33,089 8,758 49,347 13 2006–2007 ANNUAL REPORT

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2007 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN 11 330 775 869

Notes 2007 2006 $$

NOTE 8: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES CURRENT Unsecured liabilities Trade payables 22,878 15,562 GST payable (7,414) (5,631) Accrued expense 15,551 16,200 Other payables 15,696 10,444 46,711 36,575

NOTE 9: PROVISIONS Provision for Annual Leave 20,881 20,021 Total Provisions 20,881 20,021

NOTE 10: OTHER LIABILITIES Deferred Income 33,150 43,645 Total 33,150 43,645

NOTE 11: RESERVES Asset Revaluation Reserve The asset revaluation reserve records revaluations of non current assets.

NOTE 12: CASH FLOW INFORMATION Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with Profit after Income Tax Net income/loss for the period 51,202 31,670 Cash flows excluded from profit attributable to operating activities Noncash flows in profit Depreciation 15,855 13,859 Net gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment (1,465) - changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of purchase and disposal of subsidiaries

(Increase)/decrease in trade and term receivables (5,176) (4,319) (Increase)/decrease in prepayments 218 3,140 (Increase)/decrease in inventories 4,584 374 Increase/(decrease) in trade payables and accruals (360) (24,251) Increase/(decrease) in provisions 860 967 Cashflow from operations 65,718 21,440

NOTE 13: MEMBERS' GUARANTEE The company is limited by guarantee. If the company is wound up, the Constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $50 each towards any outstanding obligations of the company. At 31 March 2007 the number of members was 98 (2006: 97).

NOTE 14: CAPITATION FEES As part of the Memorandum of Understanding between Athletics Australia and Athletics NSW, a capitation levy of $4,139 was paid to Athletics Australia, which was then rebated back to Athetics NSW upon fulfilling the requirements set out in the Memorandum of Understanding.

NOTE 15: NATIONAL INSURANCE PROGRAM As part of the Memorandum of Understanding between Athletics NSW and Athletics Australia, the National Insurance Program provided by Athletics Australia to Athletics NSW was valued at $43,193. In contrast to the treatment of Capitation Fees under the Memorandum of Understanding, there is not a physical transaction of monies between Athletics NSW and Athletics Australia regarding the provision of the National Insurance Program. The value of the National Insurance Program is therefore not recorded in the company's accounts..

14 NOTE 16: FUNDS HELD IN TRUST In 1989, the committee responsible for the administration of the Athletes Games Fund transferred responsibility for the administration of the fund to the company on the basis that monies are invested to provide income and that donations be made to Olympic and Commonwealth Games Apppeals when required and where NSW athletes have been selected as competitors. In 2000, the company accepted management of the Centenary Trust. The Centenary Trust was established in 1988 to earn income to be used in the establishment of grants, scholarships and awards to specifically develop and nurture athletics talent in NSW. From time to time the company receives money from various sources in respect of certain atheletes. These funds are held in a dedicated bank account and distributed to athletes in accordance with the guidelines of the Trust. The total funds held in trustr as at the 31st day of March 2007 amounted to: $155,668.

NOTE 17: DIRECTORS REMUNERATION Income paid or payable or otherwise made available, to the directors of the company from the company and related entities during the current financial year was $NIL (2006:$NIL).

NOTE 18: CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING POLICY (a) Accounting Standards Issued/Amended The following Australian Accounting Standards issued or amended and are applicable to the company but not yet effective and have not been adopted in preparation of the financial statements at reporting date AASB Amendment AASB Standard Affected Nature of change in Application Date Application Date Accounting Policy & Impact of the Standard for the Company 20055 AASB 1: Firsttime Adoption of AIFRS No change, no impact 1 January 2006 1 July 2006 AASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement 200506 AASB 3: Business Combinations No change, no impact 1 January 2006 1 July 2006 200510 AASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement No change, no impact 1 January 2007 1 July 2007 AASB 101: Presentation of Financial Statements AASB 114: Segment Reporting AASB 117: Leases AASB 133: Earnings Per Share AASB 139: Financial Instruments AASB 1: Firsttime Adoption of AIFRS AASB 4: Insurance Contracts AASB 1023: General Insurance Contracts AASB 1038: Life Insurance Contracts New Standard AASB 7: Financial Instruments: Disclosure No change, no impact 1 January 2007 1 July 2007

(b) Accounting Standards Issued but not Applicable All other pending Standards issued between the previous financial report and the current reporting dates have no application to the company. AASB Amendment AASB Standard Affected 20043 AASB 1: Firsttime Adoption of AIFRS AASB 101: Presentation of Financial Statements AASB 124: Related Party Disclosures 20051 AASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement 20052 AASB 1023: General Insurance Contracts 20054 AASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement AASB 132: Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation 20059 AASB 4: Insurance Contracts AASB 1023: General Insurance Contracts AASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement AASB 132: Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation 20061 AASB 121: The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates New Standard AASB 119: Employee Benefits: December 2004

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2007 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN 11 330 775 869

NOTE 19: ASSOCIATION DETAILS Registered office

The registered office of the company is: Athletics NSW Limited Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre Edwin Flack Drive HOMEBUSH NSW 2127

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION The directors of the company declare that:

1. The financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 6 to 19, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and: (a) comply with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and (b) give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 31 March 2007 and of the performance for the year ended on that date of the company.

2. In the directors' opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

Director Director John Patchett Gordon Windmeyer

Dated 31st May 2007

16 DFK LAURENCE VARNEY Chartered Accountants

ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN 11 330 775 869 INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED

Scope We have audited financial report of Athletics NSW Limited for the financial year ended 31 March 2007 as set out on pages 6 to 16. The financial report includes the financial statements at the year's end or from time to time during the financial year. The company's directors are responsible for the financial report. We have conducted an independent audit of this financial report in order to express an opinion on it to the members of the company. Our audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free of material misstatement. Our procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial report, and the evaluation of accounting policies and significant accounting estimates. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the financial report is presented fairly in accordance with Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements in Australia and statutory requirements so as to present a view which is consistent with our understanding of the company's financial position and performance as represented by the results of their operations and their cash flows. The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis. Independence In conducting our audit, we followed the applicable independence requirements of Australian professional and ethical pronouncements and the Corporations Act 2001. In accordance with ASIC Class order 05/83, we declare to the best of our knowledge and belief that the auditor's independence declaration as set out in the financial report has not changed as at the date of providing our audit opinion. Audit Opinion In our opinion, the financial report of Athletics NSW Limited is in accordance with: (a) the Corporations Act 2001, including: (i) giving a true and fair view of the company's financial position as at 31 March 2007 and of their performance for the year ended on that date; and (ii) complying with Accounting Standards in Australia and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and

(b) other mandatory professional reporting requirements in Australia.

Steven Heller DFK LAURENCE VARNAY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Level 7, 131 YORK STREET SYDNEY NSW 2000 31st May 2007

Level 7 131 York Street NSW2000 PO Box Q819 QVB NSW 1230 Telephone: 02 9264 5400 A member firm of DFK International Liability Limited by the Acccountants Scheme, appproved Facsimile: 02 9264 9294 A worldwide association of independent under the Professional Standards Act. 1994 (NSW) email: [email protected] accounting firms and business advisors

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DFK LAURENCE VARNEY Chartered Accountants

ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN 11 330 775 869 COMPILATION REPORT For the Year Ended 31 March 2007

The specific purpose for which the attached special purpose financial report, being the Profit & Loss Account, has been prepared is for the confidential use of the directors and members. Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements have not been adopted in the presentation of the special purpose financial report.

The directors are solely responsible for the information contained in the special purpose financial report and have determined that the accounting policies used are consistent with the financial reporting requirements of Athletics NSW Limited's constitution and are appropriate to meet the needs of the directors of the company.

Our procedures use accounting expertise to collect, classify and summarise the financial information, which the directors provided into a financial report. Our procedures do not include verification or validation procedures. No audit or review has been performed and accordingly no assurance is expressed.

To the extent permitted by law, we do not accept liability for any loss or damage which any person, other than the company, may suffer arising from any negligence on our part. No person should rely on the special purpose financial report without having an audit or review conducted.

The special purpose financial report was prepared for the benefit of the directors and members of the company and the purpose identified above. We do not accept any responsibility to any other person for the contents of the special purpose financial report.

Sydney DFK Laurence Varnay

31st May 2007

Level 7 131 York Street NSW2000 PO Box Q819 QVB NSW 1230 Telephone: 02 9264 5400 A member firm of DFK International Facsimile: 02 9264 9294 A worldwide association of independent email: [email protected] Liability Limited by the Acccountants Scheme, appproved accounting firms and business advisors under the Professional Standards Act. 1994 (NSW)

18 DETAILED PROFIT AND LOSS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2007 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN 11 330 775 869

Notes 2007 2006 $$ INCOME Sale of goods 54,892 49,742 Fees received 441,348 452,680 Interest income 28,384 26,904 Sporting Equipment Hire 28,264 29,020 Sponsorship & Grants 225,772 135,901 TOTAL INCOME 778,660 694,247

LESS: EXPENSES Assistance Clubs & Academies 43,185 23,504 Advertising 1,780 12,942 Auditors remuneration 5,000 4,600 Bad debts - (2,700) Bank charges 2,517 4,043 Capitation Fees 4,139 4,051 Coaching Fees 2,378 1,260 Conference/Seminar costs 10,437 12,727 Depreciation 15,855 13,859 Online Entry Fees 5,063 - Event Expenses 16,951 8,851 Fringe Benefits Tax Expense 5,425 4,181 First Aid 8,561 9,368 General Expenses 14,254 22,154 Ground Hire 56,795 51,724 Insurance 4,424 4,076 Lease rentals on operating lease 13,546 14,405 Leave pay 1,853 2,708 Medals 21,191 18,360 Motor vehicle expenses 7,705 5,872 NSWIS EAP 25,000 25,000 Postage 7,399 10,404 Printing and stationery 29,465 28,955 Prize Money 13,000 7,350 Registrations 8,239 6,714 Relocation Costs 14,341 - Repairs and maintenance 9,907 5,636 Salaries 265,392 260,777 Schools Knockout 4,311 7,039 Staff amenities - 118 Superannuation contributions 17,080 17,308 Telephone and fax 10,137 10,710 Travel and Accommodation 23,613 27,843 Volunteers and Officials 15,763 9,808 Cost of sales 44,214 28,929 TOTAL EXPENSES (728,920) (662,576) (49,740) (31,671)

OTHER ITEMS: Gain and loss on disposal of assets 1,462 -

PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX: 51,202 31,671

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COMPETITION ADVISORY PANEL

WINTER SEASON SUMMER SEASON

The success of the 2006 Athletics NSW winter season was largely due Club Premiership to the continued support and dedication of host clubs. In partnership In 2006, ANSW was very fortunate to have RESI Mortgage Corporation with Athletics NSW, these clubs ensured that an improved quality of as naming rights sponsor of this competition. Their support during the State Championships were presented to stakeholders in cross country, competition was highly valued. road running and race walking fixtures. Once again, this team competition was split across 7 venues and In a very pleasing result, the total number of finishers in the Cross completed over 6 Saturday afternoon rounds (at two venues for four Country and Road Running events rose considerably from 3189 to weeks and a central venue for the last two rounds). Both metropolitan 3501. An additional 148 individuals completed race walking fixtures to and regional centres hosted rounds of the 2006 event, at Sydney bring the total number of finishers to 3649. Olympic Park, E.S. Marks, Narrabeen, Illawong, Bankstown, The 2006 Winter Championships venues and host clubs were: Campbelltown, & Mingara.

• Novice Cross Country at Scarborough Park hosted by St George Small structural changes were made to the rules of the Club District Athletics Club Premiership, in an effort to increase the number of clubs vying for the premiership. This included an increase to points in the Open division, • Road Championships at Holsworthy Army base hosted by and replacing the U18 age group with a U17 and U20 division. While Sutherland District Athletics Club the competition was still dominated by two clubs, a number of other • Cross Country Championships (12km/8km) at Willandra hosted by clubs competed well and the race for placings 3-6 was very close. The Nowra Athletics Club Competition Advisory Panel will again continue to fine tune the competition for the 07-08 season. • Cross Country Relays at Scarborough Park hosted by Illawong & Districts Senior Athletic Club Average competition numbers dropped slightly on the previous year, with an average 410 athletes competing per week. Surprisingly, • Short Course Cross Country Championships at The Crest hosted by numbers at the split venue rounds were higher than previous years, the Bankstown Sports Athletics Club with a downturn in numbers at the two SOPAC Rounds. These large • Road Relays Championships at Wollongong hosted by Kembla participant numbers continues to suggest that ANSW host “split Joggers rounds”. This allows ANSW to continue to schedule more events each week, and allows use of venues outside of SOPAC. One of the biggest • Half Marathon Championships at Sydney hosted by the Sydney challenges continues to be running to program with high numbers of Morning Herald athletes competing. ANSW will continue to fine tune the timetables for • Marathon Championships at Sydney hosted by Athletics Australia the benefit of all athletes. and Blackmores Illawong & Districts Senior Athletics Club defended their 2005 title, • Short Walks Championships at Tempe hosted by Regal Racewalkers easily winning the competition. UTS Norths were second, with Bankstown third. These three clubs all benefited from the sponsorship • Long Walks Championships at Chipping Norton hosted by NSW of RESI, each taking home prizemoney. Racewalking Club

• Team Walks Championships at Chipping Norton hosted by NSW Racewalking Club Allcomers

Congratulations to Kembla Joggers on winning the Winter Club Trophy The structure of the 2006-2007 season resulted in a reduced number – and to Glenn Guzzo (Sydney Striders) and Jenny Truscott (Sydney of allcomer Competitions. These Competitions are conducted primarily Striders) for winning the Male and Female Winter Distance Runner of after the completion of the Club Premiership season, and are used by the Year awards. many athletes as preparation for upcoming State and National titles. Events were again offered in age groups for U18s, Opens, Masters and Congratulations to Troy Sundstrom (Illawarra Blue Stars) and Vanessa AWD athletes with a variety of implement weights, starting heights, Ebejer (Blue Mountains) for winning the Male and Female Winter and take-off boards. Distance Walker of the Year awards.

Once again, the Winter Championships would not operate as efficiently or effectively without the assistance and professionalism of the Sydney Track Classic dedicated ANSW officials. For their continued support- Thank You! The prestige of the Sydney Track Classic continues, with many high profile NSW and interstate athletes, and an estimated crowd of 1500 people enjoying an exciting night of track and field action in 2007. Again as an Athletics Australia National Series meet, the event was highlighted by the first of three enthralling battles between Lisa

20 Corrigan and Tamsyn Lewis in the 800 metres, and a dominant vitory The NSW State Relay Championships once again proved to be focal from National 100 metre Champion Joshua Ross. Resi Mortgage point of the Athletics NSW season with almost 800 teams from 30 clubs Corporations’ support as naming rights sponsor was invaluable, entering the championships. This event features a great mixture of including providing over $5000 worth of prizemoney. both track and field relays with many state records being broken.

The NSW Masters Championships were conducted on a single weekend at Campbelltown. Athlete numbers were very similar to the State Championships previous year, with over 200 athletes competing. Thanks must go to The NSW State Open and U18 Championships: the Campbelltown Club, whose assistance in conducting ANSW events The State Open Championship was again held in conjunction with the during the season was first rate. State U/18 Championships and moved back to its regular time slot of The NSW Club Championships produced a high quality battle between early February. The event was conducted over three afternoon/evening teams in both the U18 and Open age groups. UTS Northern Suburbs sessions to maximize the conditions available and to allow athletes the won the Open Male and Female events. Both teams travelled to Hobart opportunity to compete in multiple events. Athlete attendance was for the National Club Championship, at which UTS Northern Suburbs extremely encouraging, with the number of NSW based athletes up on did well to claim the Female National Club Title. This is the first time a the previous season. NSW club has won the female event in its 15 year history. The The NSW State U16, U20 and U23 Championships: Competition Advisory panel will be trialing a new format for the Club Due to the early scheduling of the Australian Underage Championships in 2007-08, to provide a more exciting competition for Championships, this competition was staged in early January. As a both athletes and spectators. result, competitor numbers were slightly down, especially in the U16 The Hunter Region hosted the NSW Country Championships at Hunter age group. ANSW will attempt to schedule this competition later in an Sports Centre, Glendale. The Competition was held over the Australia effort to increase participation. Day weekend, with entry numbers up on previous years. Athletics NSW The NSW Secondary All Schools Track and Field Championships: would like to sincerely thank the efforts of the Hunter Region, the Local The Australian Institute of Mathematics NSW All Schools was once Organising Committee and the Hunter Sports Centre for putting on an again the biggest event on the Athletics NSW summer calendar. This excellent two days of competition. year’s event was held over 2 weekends, with senior competition (15yrs- The NSW Country Club Premiership was again staged in late 2006, with 19yrs) and junior (12-14yrs). A combined total of 1300 athletes a record 15 clubs participating. The competition continues to go from competed, which is pleasing outside a Pacific Schools Games year. The strength to strength, providing country athletes with the opportunity support of The Australian Institute of Mathematics was again to be part of a Club point score competition. Congratulations to Forster invaluable in assisting ANSW in conducting the competition. Athletics Club, who were the winners of the competition. The “Introduction to Club Athletics” meet was held in the lead up to The 2006-07 season saw NSW’s turn to host the ACT, NSW & VIC the NSW All Schools, aims to attract secondary school students to Combined Events State Championships. This was the final year in the senior athletic events. The event again proved successful. ANSW aiming rotation, which has proved somewhat successful in allowing elite multi to increase the number of meets in the coming season, to further event athletes more high level competition. However, the Competition entice school athletes to senior competition. Advisory panel will assess the current structure, bearing in mind the In a new initiative, the NSW State 10,000m Championships (Open and declining competitor numbers in this discipline. Masters) were held in conjunction with the State Open and U18 Competition. Athlete representation was good, and, as such, ANSW will Andrew Matthews & Stuart Patterson continue with this trial for the 2007-08 season Competition Advisory Panel The NSW State 5,000m Championships was held in conjunction with the Sydney Track Classic. Again, an excellent number of entries were taken in both races, confirming the decision to feature this event away from the regular state championships emphasising the ongoing support given to it from the greater distance running community.

The State 3000 metres Championships continues to grow with the participation numbers up markedly on previous years. A record 130 athletes resulted in the need for three mens races and two womens events. ANSW will continue to conduct the event in mid November, in conjunction with Club Premiership due to the current success of the event.

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DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY PANEL

The Clubs On Track Model Club Policy was launched in May, with clubs The Emerging Athlete Program, a joint initiative with the NSWIS, required to complete an evaluation report covering the areas of continues to grow in strength. A successful camp was held at the membership, administration, competition & events, coaching & Sydney Academy of Sport at Narrabeen. Much of the success of the officiating, and marketing and promotion. Clubs were ranked into four program has been due to the expert administration of Nicole categories based on percentile bands (Gold, Silver, Bronze and Green). Boegman-Stewart (who has since been promoted as the NSWIS Track Congratulations to the following clubs who achieved Gold and Silver & Field Program Coordinator) and David Tarbotton, who commenced status: as the EAP Coordinator in December.

GOLD Athletics NSW continued its close working relationship with Little Bankstown Sports Senior Athletics Club Athletics NSW, with the focus on “Teen Athletics”. The aim of Teen Athletics is to bridge the gap between Little Athletics and Athletics Kembla Joggers NSW competition. Nepean Athletic Club Over 30 Schools entered teams in the “NSW Schools Knockout”. Randwick Botany Harriers The aim of SKO is to provide schools throughout Australia with the Sydney University challenge of a unique team based track and field competition, UTS Norths Athletic Club promoting participation. The winner and runner up from each division Wallsend RSL Athletic Club have the opportunity to represent their school at the National Final. Woodberry and Dist Athletic Centre A successful State final was held during September, with the winning schools competing in the National final, this year held immediately prior to the Australian All Schools Championships in December. SILVER A number of other development initiatives were implemented during Armidale Athletic Club the year. The ‘Have a Go’ Migrant Athletics Day was held in conjunction Asics Wests with the Auburn Migrant Resource Centre. The activity provided newly Blue Mountains Athletic Club arrived Australians the opportunity to experience athletics in a relaxed, culturally sensitive environment. Participants who showed further Campbelltown UWS Collegians interests have been linked with Asics Wests Athletics Club. Hills District Athletic Club A North West NSW Tour was conducted, with students from regional Illawarra Blue Stars high schools relishing the opportunity to gain expert coaching in their Illawong and Districts Senior Athletic Club home town. Maitland Senior and Little Athletic Club A number of ground breaking coaching courses were held throughout Mingara Athletics Centre the year, and saw Athletics NSW working with the Australian Track and Ryde Athletics Centre Field Coaches Association and other influential bodies to assist in South Sydney Athletic Club ensuring their success. In July, a newly developed Level 2 Event Specific course for Coaching Athletes with a Disability was introduced. This was St George District Athletic Club only the third course of its kind to be run in Australia. Thanks must go Sydney Pacific AC to Alison O’Riordan for her assistance and contribution to the running Westfields Athletics Club of the course.

In November 2006 a Level 1 Coaching Course was held in Dubbo in Western New South Wales with over 30 participants. It is a fine example The second half of the year saw incentive packages provided to the of the strength and interest in athletics in our regional areas. I would clubs who achieved Gold and Silver status under the ‘Get, Set, Go!’ like to thank Roger Green and Ron White for their assistance in the Scheme. These clubs were able to select a range of incentives ranging planning and running of the course. from registration subsidies for new athletes to new equipment. In total Athletics NSW distributed $30,000 to clubs in terms of assistance.

Following feedback from clubs and extensive analysis of the results of Bronwyn Ellis the initial Evaluation Reports, the 2007-08 Evaluation Report has been (with thanks to material provided by Christine Gates) refined to further focus on the most critical areas facing the development of our clubs. The emphasis in the coming year will be to assist those clubs who are struggling to achieve the benchmarks set down in the Evaluation Report.

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MEMBERSHIP ADVISORY PANEL

The significant event during the 2006-07 season in relation to and will be, a vital ingredient to the initial and continued success of Membership was the introduction of online registration. Although we the system. have been using online event entry for the past few seasons, the In addition to the discount for online registrations, the upcoming year introduction of the ability to pay for events and registration online is a will see the introduction of a new registration category – Transition marked improvement for both the organisation, clubs and athletes. Athlete. This category is designed to act as a conduit for young athletes Both clubs and athletes now have the capability to register athletes in who completed the Under 15 age group in Little Athletics last season real time via the internet using the Clubs Online system, supplied by and will cost the same as a Dual registration currently does. IMG eCommerce. It is particularly appropriate to acknowledge the The other initiative to be introduced is that of competition vouchers for work of my predecessor Justin Shumack in setting up the system and Club Premiership and Allcomers events. These vouchers will reduce the the continued assistance of Shannyn Merlo from IMG eCommerce in reliance on cash transactions at our summer events and reward providing day to day support in its operation. frequently competing athletes with a discounted entry fee. Since Muswellbrook Athletics Club had the distinction of being the first These new initiatives are part of Athletics NSW commitment to club to process a registration online in mid November 2006, a number providing valued membership to our athletes. As part of this of registrars have undertaken online training on how to manage their commitment, this year the team levy for registered athletes was clubs registrations. Online registration commenced in earnest in early subsidised for athletes competing in the Australian All Schools and March, when clubs were given the opportunity to commence Australian Interstate Youth Match. registering athletes for the 2007-08 season. The introduction of a $2.50 discount for each registration processed online has helped to drive the It is pleasing to note that there was a modest (1.2%) increase in the size majority of new registrations through the Clubs Online system. of the Athletics NSW membership for the 2006-07 season. Over the upcoming year the Membership Advisory Panel will continue its work As with any substantial change, the period of transition is often a in providing feedback and initiatives as to how Athletics NSW can best difficult one. In the current climate where our clubs are resourced by cater for our existing members and encourage new members into our time poor volunteers, the need to revolutionise the registration fold. process, which had remained largely unchanged since the 19th century, was essential. The new system used for registration reduces the work needing to be done both by club administrators and in the Tim McGrath Athletics NSW office. The support of club registrars in providing Administration & Communication Manager feedback and identifying possible improvements to the system has, Athletics NSW

28 MARKETING ADVISORY PANEL

In the past 12 months the marketing advisory panel has focused on a the staging and management of our sport has long been recognised, number of key areas of business activity for Athletics New South Wales: but in recent years we have seen the retirement of some of our most experienced officials and the slowing down in the recruitment of new • Continuing to support the CEO, and other full time staff members, officials. This is due to a number of reasons, one of which is the in the preparation of sponsorship proposals. increasing popularity of Masters Athletics, so giving older people an • The all important activity of servicing a sponsor once agreement opportunity for active participation later in life and another fact is that has been reached. our officials are seen to be doing such an excellent job, so many people think “they don’t need any help from me”. • Reviewing the type of product – competition, development etc – the sport offers its key stakeholders. This initiative was based on research into the reasons for not having more officials, why people do stop officiating and some of the barriers • Ensuring a level of public awareness of what is happening in the to further recruitment. Armed with this information we were able to sport – things as small as results regularly published in the media put in place a range of benefits and communication strategies aimed can have a significant impact. at increasing the number of active officials supporting the sport. The • Improved internal communications to key stakeholder groups most visible element of the programme to date is a brochure designed (specific initiative with officials). to attract new people into the fold of officiating and keep those we have enthused and active. This brochure is simply the communications Rather than operate on solely a meeting based methodology, the panel medium for a wide ranging, strategic and important programme for operated on a more remote style, providing input to the full time staff Athletics New South Wales. and Directors as required on specific matters. In addition, the Panel did hold a number of general overview and planning meeting during the The Marketing and Officials Advisory Panels will continue working on year. this important initiative in the coming months, expanding its scope and hopefully improving the outcomes and results achieved. Athletics NSW’s proven ability to attract and retain sponsors continued to be one of the highpoints of the year. As an organisation we continue The Marketing Advisory Panel has also met and identified its key areas to have a wide and varied panel of sponsors covering a range of the of focus for the coming months. These will include: organisation’s activities and events. We have created a suite of • The need to conduct research into the development of our sponsorship opportunities that enable a range of commercial “product”, to consider ways of making it more attractive to all our organisations to become involved in our sport at different levels of stakeholders. financial commitment. This strategy enables Athletics NSW to spread its sponsorship risk and so not be over-dependant on one sponsor. But • Input into the development of the Sydney Track Classic, building on we must recognise the significant commitment Athletics NSW’s the undoubted success of last years event and making it a key date principal sponsor, the Australian Institute of Mathematics, has made to on Sydney’s sporting calendar. us and the Panel is currently working closely with AIM to ensure they • Further support of all our sponsors to ensure their commercial gain maximum benefit from their association with us and achieve their objectives are integrated into the sponsorship agreement and are commercial objectives.. met. However, we must not rest on our laurels and need to continue to • Continued review of raising the profile of athletics in the sporting refine our sponsorship service capabilities and seek out new and and other communities of New South Wales. exciting sponsors to support an even wider scope of athletics activities. Marketing is a dynamic business discipline and our Panel must always During the past 12 months we have also seen the roll out of the new be sensitive to changing needs in the market place, among our key and improved branding for Athletics NSW. This has included: stakeholders. In essence we must never be stuck on an agenda … if the • Increase signage at events (increasing atmosphere) market situation changes, we may need to respond and change tack. With the team currently in place we are in excellent position to help • Production of promotional stickers Athletics New South Wales face the commercial and marketing • Competition flyers challenges it faces in today’s sporting arena. • Teen Athletics flyers Richard Batterley All these are simply outward demonstrations of the more Marketing Advisory Panel promotionally and communications aware Athletics NSW, intent on raising awareness and branding of the sport in New South Wales.

One of the major activities of the year has been a joint initiative with the Officials Advisory Panel … the development of an officials retention and acquisition programme. The importance of officials in

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OFFICIALS ADVISORY PANEL

The Panel’s major initiative this year has been to develop a long term In the coming months, further programme initiatives will be developed programme for the recruitment and retention of officials. For such a and undertaken by the two advisory panels. The programme is in its programme to be successful a marketing approach was needed. The infancy and will take some years to fully develop and achieve the Marketing Advisory Panel was approached to assist in the programme’s desired outcomes. development and readily accepted the challenge.

Over the past years there has been a net reduction in the number of Peter Reynolds officials participating in our sport in all states of Australia. This Chairman programme is designed to reverse the trend in New South Wales. As Officials Advisory Panel part of the programme, a range of clothing items is being developed. These items will be either available for purchase by officials or be provided to them by ANSW. Already ANSW has begun providing each current official with a shirt for street wear, a backpack and name badge.

A quality brochure has been produced to assist in recruitment of officials. The brochure is being distributed to clubs, affiliated associations and the one thousand people on the officials’ database. This database lists all officials who hold an Athletics Australia officials’ qualification. We hope this database will be a main source of additional active officials.

30 ANSW AWARD WINNERS

Most Outstanding Male Athlete Sprint/Hurdles Open Walks Junior Joshua Ross (University of NSW) Joshua Ross (University of NSW) Melissa Hayes (Asics Wests)

Most Outstanding Female Athlete Sprint/Hurdles Junior Throws Open Jane Saville (Randwick-Botany Harrers) Kurt Mulcahy (Brunswick-Byron) Dani Samuels (Westfields) Eloise Wellings (Sutherland) (jointly awarded) Sprint/Hurdles Masters Throws Junior Gianna Morgentale (Illawarra Blue Stars) Laura Cornford (Bankstown Sports) Most Outstanding AWD Athlete Kurt Fearnley (Bathurst) Middle Distance Open Throws Masters Nick Bromley (UTS Northern Suburbs) Stuart Gyngell (Gosford) Best Performance by a NSW Athlete at Australian Championships Middle Distance Junior Jumps Open Joshua Ross (University of NSW) Lachlan Renshaw (Sydney University) Fabrice Lapierre (Westfields)

Male Distance Runner of the Year Middle Distance Masters Jumps Junior Glen Guzzo (Sydney Striders) Keith Bateman (Sydney Striders) Rhys Murphy (Barker)

Female Distance Runner of the Year Distance Open Jumps Masters Jenny Truscott (Sydney Striders) Eloise Wellings (Sutherland) Clay Tompkins (UTS Northern Suburbs)

Male Distance Walker of the Year Distance Junior Cross Country Open Troy Sundstrom (Illawarra Blue Stars) Lara Tamsett (Randwick-Botany Harriers) Emma Rilen (Sydney University)

Female Distance Walker of the Year Distance Masters Cross Country Junior Vanessa Ebejer (Blue Mountains) Bill Burridge (NSW Masters) Lucy Starrat (UTS Northern Suburbs)

Aspiring Triple Jumper Walks Open Cross Country Masters Kirsten Bannister (Illawong) Jane Saville (Randwick-Botany Harriers) Elizabeth Miller (Randwick-Botany Harriers)

ANSW AWARD WINNERS

Administrator of the Year Country Club of the Year Neil Barnett (Kembla Joggers) Kembla Joggers

Club Development Program / Initiative of Metropolitan Club of the Year the Year UTS Northen Suburbs Kembla Joggers Official of the Year Coach of the Year Bob Mitchell (Hills District) Esfir Dvoskina (Randwick-Botany Harriers)

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LIFE MEMBERS

* Deceased Mrs Edna Godfrey * Mrs Helen Searle OAM William B.Alexander (Bill) * Clive Kelly * Kenneth F.Morris (Ken) W.D.C.Jones * William J.C.Dunn (Bill) Mrs Barbara Horwood * Stan R.Rowley * Mrs Florence E.Wrighter OAM BEM (Flo) * Leonard Horwood (Len) * Richard C.Coombes* Mrs Nea Edwards * Cecil D.Hensley OAM (Chic) * Jack Dunn * Mrs Jean Harmey Donald T.Allen (Don) Nigel C.Barker * Raymond C.Frith OAM (Ray) * John W.E.Pross OAM (Jack) * Edward S.Markes CBE (Eddy) * Robert P.Heathwood * (Bob) Donald L.Brodie OAM (Don) Lady Halse Rogers * Mrs Gladys Armstrong * Mrs Betty R.Moore Mrs Mary Chambers MBE * Edward F.Magee (Ed) * Trevor A.Huxley * George P.S.Parke * Mrs Grace Sheldon Eric S.Arnold OAM Patrick D.Walsh (Pat) * Mrs Ruth Frith OAM Miss Valmai Loomes Mrs Doris I.Magee AM MBE * Mrs Marjorie Fitzgibbons * John F.Treloar AM H. George Carruthers MBE * Clive D.Lee AM Francis Overton (Frank) Arthur J.Hodgson MBE * Raymond M.Durie OAM (Ray) * Ian R.P.White Mrs Doris Clark * Mervyn R.Lee Archer OAM (Merv) Stanley Sherringham OAM (Stan) Frank E.Andrews * Raymond McDonald (Ray) * Geoffrey A.Martin (Geoff) Richard C.Corish BEM (Dick) * John P.Metcalfe (Jack) * Lesley Carter (Les) Miss Nellie Gould OAM BEM (Nell) * Mrs Alma Kelly Mrs Jan Gibb OAM John F.Holland (Jack) * D.Keith Donald * Rodney J.Gibb OAM (Rod) J.Frank O’Rourke * Douglas Fryer (Doug) * Edward Simmons (Ted) Mrs Zora Fibbins OAM * W.Berge Phillips OBE (Bill) Jan Knox George Hunt * Ronald E.Newton (Ron) Vilis Gravitis William H.Ahearn (Bill) * Mrs Nola Eager Rosemary Owens OAM Alleyn A.Gainsford OAM * Brian R.Dibben Stephen Hampstead (Steve) George C.Marshall * Mrs Jean Norman Robert Ryan (Bob) Raymond P.B. White (Ray) * Mrs Mollie Chapman Max Debnam James S.Howlin (Jim) * Raymond C.Land (Ray) Janelle Eldridge George Soper * Frederick G.Eggleton (Fred) * Penny Gillies Sidney E.Tapner (Sid) * Mrs June Ralph Ron Gribble Mrs Gladys Gosling * Mrs Mabel Lawrence * Lorraine Haddrick Sir Charles Moses CBE * Peter W.Lucas Dennis Jollife John H.Hanman (Jack) * Ronald J.Crawford OAM (Ron) Alan Mills Arthur B.O’Connor * Murray Wilson * Roslyn Mitchell Harold L.Ralph OAM * Mrs Jill Huxley Albert Thomas (Albie)

MERIT AWARD HOLDERS

Mrs Elvina Brodie Edward J.Edwards (Ted) * Mrs June Ralph D.H Edmonds (Bert) * Dr Eugene Magassy * Arthur S.Graves Frederick G.Eggelton (Fred) * Francis Crabtree (Frank) * Ronald E.Newton (Ron) Raymond C.Land (Ray) John W.E.Pross OAM (Jack) * Ron Tye Mervyn R.Lee Archer OAM (Merv) William J.Fitzgibbons (Bill) * Dennis P.Wilson AM John S.McDougall A.Charles Neasbey (Charlie) * Cecil J.Lonard (Cec) * John C.Degnan (Jack) Jim Hutchins Geoffrey A.Martin (Geoff) Raymond M.Durie OAM (Ray) * S.Harold Suhan (Harry) * Stan Sheringham OAM John Smith Mrs Dorothy Prince BEM * John F.Treloar OAM Alan Pinch * Mrs Molly Chapman Alan R.Slapp Raymond McDonald (Ray) * Cecil D.Hensley OAM (Chic) * Douglas Fryer (Doug) * Timothy H.West (Tim) Mrs Joan Cross George E.Loomes *

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Brian R.Dibben Mrs Elaine Hutchison Eric S.Arnold OAM Dr John W.Perrot * Mrs V.Parker * Eric F.Wilson Robert W.Wilkes (Rob) Allan J.Filby Mrs Ellen McGrath Darryl P.Cross Mrs May Dunstan James McGrath (Jim) Noel S.Chuck Bruce Johnston Mrs Barbara Horwood * Anthony J.Warrener OAM (Tony) Mrs Marie Slapp Leonard Horwood (Len) * Dennis Joliffe Mrs Joan Kerr Mrs Betty Miles * V.John Plummer Mrs Dorothy Ford Robert Dunk (Bob) Murray Wilson * Mrs Ruby Griffiths Miss Gracie McDarra Donald T.Allen (Don) Mrs May Hackett Mrs Betty R.Moore Steel B.Beveridge Mrs Hilary Hardy * Mrs Jennifer Darvell Ronald J.Crawford OAM (Ron) Mrs Mavis Harris Alex Hutt * James Evans (Jim) * Mrs Alma Kelly Vilis Gravitis A.Ferguson Mrs Mabel Lawrnece * Edward Simmons (Ted) Ronald Gribble (Ron) Mrs Shirley Lamy Anthony Vecellio OAM (Tony) Mrs Yvonne Neasbey * David Lamy Charles H.New * Mrs Joan Phillpott Ronald Maher Kevin Dorsett James F.Heslop (Jim) Ms Marlene Matthews/O’Shea AM Mrs Jan Knox Lawrence A.Hutton (Laurie) Mrs Kay Williams Mrs Rosemary Owens Kenneth F.Morris (Ken) Mrs Doris Gallagher Miss Mary Thomas Mrs Jeanne Norman Mrs Jean Loomes * Mrs Judy Vecellio Roy J.Patmore * Miss Valmai Loomes Barry Williams Albert Thomas (Albie) Mrs Marie Kennett Mrs Heather Williams S.M.Tolbert (Jim) * Frank Kennett Denis S.Gray * Mrs Shirley Gehrig Mrs Evelyn Raynor Peter McWilliams Mrs Doris I.Magee AM MBE * Mrs Aileen V.Pinch (Vera) Mrs Roslyn Mitchell (Ros) Mrs Doris Clark * Mrs Shirley Mills Mrs I.M.D. Prior (Bonnie) Miss Nellie Gould OAM BEM (Nell) * Mrs Betty Durie Peter Douglas Mrs Zora Fibbins OAM * Mrs Dawn Schofield Ross Douglas Mrs Florence E.Wrighter OAM BEM (Flo) * Sidney E.Tapner (Sid) * James McGrath (Jim) Edward F.Magee (Eddie) * Mrs Lucy Jeans Bruce Brown Mrs Jean Harmey Mrs Mavis Young Mrs Barbara Day Mrs Grace Sheldon Lloyd Deverell Ross Forster Mrs Edna Godfrey * Mrs Margaret Thelander Fred O’Connor Mrs Gerida Bergmann Ross Poulton David Archbold Mrs Marion Cuthbert * Mrs Daphne Staples Mervyn Davies Mrs Gladys Armstrong * Basil H.Dickinson Janelle Eldridge Mrs Mona Crichton * Trevor A.Huxley * Peter Hampshire Mrs Nell Davey Peter Wilson Laurie Moore Mrs Marjorie Fitzgibbons * Robert J.Ryan (Bob) Peter Moore Mrs Jean Hill * Mrs Jill Huxley Peter Reynolds Mrs Mary Dyson * Peter W.Lucas Russell Scott Mrs Nea Edwards * Mrs Lorraine Dunk Alan Uranne Mrs Nancy Eade Mrs Dawn Smith Marilyn Urane Mrs Flo Everson Jim Stewart Glen Thacker Mrs Nola Eager Francis Overton (Frank) Alan Nolan Mrs Ruth Frith OAM Mrs Olga Marshall * Desmond Pollock Mrs Helen Searle OAM Jack R.Mackie Alan Staples Rodney J.Gibb OAM (Rod) Phil Donelan Ronald Campbell (Ron) John C.Waller Mrs Dorothy Mills (Dot) Mrs Jennifer Jaye * Mrs Lilian Palmer Beverley Jaye (Bev) John MacMicking (Jack) Mrs M.Lorraine Haddrick Mrs M.Clewett Mrs Marie Tillett

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MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS FOR ANNUAL REPORT 2006–2007 SEASON

COMPARISON OF REGISTRATIONS - RENEWALS IN DIFFERENT REGISTRATION CATEGORIES.

2006-2007 ATHLETES ASSOCIATES TECHNICAL OFFICIALS TOTAL (Club Athletes) (Club Officials and Coaches) (AA Accredited)

Members 3792 431 166 124 4513 % Renewals 59% 49% 68% 84% 59%

2005-2006 ATHLETES ASSOCIATES TECHNICAL OFFICIALSTOTAL (Club Athletes and Club Officials and coaches) (AA Accredited)

Members 3719 574 165 4458 % Renewals 59% 48% 85% 59% A ‘Renewal’ is an registered member who was also registered in the previous season.

AGE STRUCTURE OF REGISTERED ATHLETES FOR ANNUAL REPORT 2006-2007

2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005 2003-2004 AGE GROUP Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male U12 284 152 132 251 125 126 283 139 144 318 145 173 U14 484 254 230 456 246 210 417 216 201 492 254 238 U16 673 363 310 668 328 340 735 351 384 723 380 343 U18 727 323 404 668 313 355 611 282 329 593 281 312 U20 296 139 157 308 140 168 298 116 182 300 136 164 U30 520 221 299 575 228 347 601 241 360 623 255 368 30-34yrs 168 67 101 180 65 115 162 59 103 194 75 119 35-39yrs 176 74 102 169 72 97 171 68 103 173 74 99 40-44yrs 208 87 121 240 100 140 242 90 152 276 101 175 45-49yrs 245 81 164 249 79 170 207 60 147 223 67 156 50-54yrs 166 51 115 192 52 140 190 54 136 178 57 121 55-59yrs 129 31 98 135 23 112 121 22 99 119 24 95 60-64yrs 72 13 59 87 21 66 72 21 51 66 17 49 over 65yrs 75 7 68 115 19 96 110 20 90 75 7 68 TOTAL 4223 1863 2360 4293 1811 2482 4220 1739 2481 4353 1873 2480 ALL Regoes 4513 4458 4378 4682

Ages are at 31 March at end of registration season. For 2003-2004 associates are incuded as athletes ( club officials registered as officials). For 2004-2005 and 2005-06 all associates were incuded as athletes (these included club officials). For 2006-07 only club athlete associates are included as athletes (club official associates were a separate registration category).

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2006-07 Technical officials, 2006-07 2006-07 Athletesclub officials and coaches 2005-06 Club Name Total F+M Female Male F+M Female Male Total Asics Wests Track & Field Club Inc 132 118 49 69 14 5 9 120 Athletics East 32 27 6 21 5 1 4 29 Athletics NSW Limited (Independents) 64 51 25 26 13 6 7 47 Bankstown Sports Senior Athletic Club Inc 210 205 77 128 5 2 3 200 Barker College Athletics Club 8 8 2 6 13 Blacktown City Athletics Club Ltd 71 70 26 44 1 1 62 Camden Athletics Club 6 6 3 3 5 Campbelltown UWS Collegians Athletics Club Inc 158 150 70 80 8 2 6 183 Cherrybrook Senior & Little Athletics Centre Inc. 60 55 35 20 5 3 2 41 Cumberland Ryde-Hornsby Athletics Club Inc. 13 10 1 9 3 1 2 17 Fairfield City Little Athletics & Amateur Athletics Centre 64222 2 8 Girraween Athletics Club 104 103 36 67 1 1 104 Hills District Athletics Club 164 152 68 84 12 3 9 161 Illawong & Districts Senior Athletic Club 220 216 108 108 4 2 2 198 Mt Pritchard and District Athletics Club 46 46 19 27 20 Nepean District Athletic Club 85 76 49 27 9 4 5 90 NSW Masters Athletics Inc. 18 18 5 13 26 Parramatta City Track & Field Athletic Club 55 52 23 29 3 1 2 65 Penrith Valley Athletics Club 9 8 3 5 1 1 0 Randwick Botany Harriers Athletics Club 174 148 86 62 26 17 9 178 Ryde Athletics Centre Inc 85 74 38 36 11 6 5 72 Smithfield Athletics Inc 24 24 17 7 29 South Sydney Athletics 64 54 27 27 10 7 3 55 St. George District Athletic Club Inc. 191 179 68 111 12 6 6 173 Sutherland District Athletics Club 239 232 99 133 7 3 4 226 Sydney Pacific Athletics Club Ltd 99 91 32 59 8 3 5 123 Sydney Striders Road Runners Club Inc. 57 57 21 36 41 Sydney University Athletics Club 51 48 22 26 3 3 67 Trinity-PLC Sydney Athletics Club 29 28 8 20 1 1 45 U.T.S. Northern Suburbs Athletic Club Inc. 269 253 116 137 16 6 10 271 University of New South Wales Athletics Club 28 28 28 24 Werrington Athletics and Little Athletics Centre Inc 7 7 6 1 6 Westfields Athletics Club Inc. 107 98 46 52 9 2 7 100 Woodstock Runners 6 2 1 1 4 1 3 6 Metropolitan Club TOTALS 2891 2698 1194 1504 193 81 112 2805 Country Club TOTALS 1622 1525 669 856 97 42 55 1653 STATE TOTALS 4513 4223 1863 2360 290 123 167 4458

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MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS FOR ANNUAL REPORT 2006–2007 SEASON COUNTRY CLUBS 2006-07 Technical officials, 2006-07 2006-07 Athletesclub officials and coaches 2005-06 Club Name Total F+M Female Male F+M Female Male Total Blue Mountains Region Bathurst Athletic Club Inc. 7 7 2 5 11 Blue Mountains Athletics 116 114 55 59 2 2 103 Central Coast Region Gosford Athletics Inc. 99 95 44 51 4 1 3 92 Mingara Athletics Club Inc. 91 87 33 54 4 4 83 Terrigal / Wamberal Athletics Club 3 3 2 1 14 Toukley Athletics Club 4 3 2 1 1 1 12 Wyong Athletics Centre Inc 36 27 10 17 9 6 3 40 Hunter Region Aberdeen Senior & Little Athletics Centre Inc. 9 8 5 3 1 1 9 Camden Haven Athletic Club 5 5 5 7 Cessnock Athletics Centre Inc 7 7 2 5 13 Charlestown Athletic Club 1 East Lakes Athletic Centre Inc. 23 21 16 5 2 1 1 23 East Maitland Athletics Club 6 6 4 2 5 Edgeworth and Districts LA Centre Inc 9 7 3 4 2 1 1 9 Forster Athletics Club 60 55 27 28 5 3 2 47 Hunter Track and Field Athletics Club 87 75 44 31 12 6 6 98 Kotara South Amateur Athletics Club 14 12 6 6 2 2 26 Macquarie Shores Athletics Centre Inc. 3 3 3 7 Maitland Senior and Little Athletic Club Inc. 38 38 10 28 39 Muswellbrook Athletic Club 5 5 3 2 2 Newcastle Veterans Athletics Club 74 74 16 58 79 Port Macquarie Seniors Athletic Club Inc. 27 27 12 15 13 Port Stephens Athletics Club 14 14 7 7 6 Raymond Terrace Athletic Centre Inc. 38 38 17 21 38 Scone Amateur Athletics Club 30 29 15 14 1 1 21 Singleton Athletics Club Inc. 3 2 1 1 1 1 7 Taree Athletics Club 3 2 1 1 1 1 0 Wallsend RSL Athletic Club 81 75 32 43 6 2 4 89 Westlakes Athletic Club Inc. 46 39 11 28 7 3 4 12 Woodberry & Districts Athletic Centre Inc 35 30 14 16 5 5 30 North Coast Region Ballina Athletics Club Inc 15 8 2 6 7 3 4 12 Brunswick Byron Athletics Club 9 8 1 7 1 1 6 Coffs Harbour Track and Field 2 2 2 12 Grafton Athletics Club Inc. 7 6 2 4 1 1 5 Lismore Athletic Club 12 12 4 8 14 Nambucca Athletic Club 3 Stuarts Point & District Little Athletics 22 19 10 9 3 1 2 13 Centre & Seniors Inc Woolgoolga Athletic Club (Inc.) 27 26 9 17 1 1 18

36 MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS FOR ANNUAL REPORT 2006–2007 SEASON COUNTRY CLUBS 2006-07 Technical officials, 2006-07 2006-07 Athletesclub officials and coaches 2005-06 Club Name Total F+M Female Male F+M Female Male Total North West Region Armidale Athletics Club 47 47 20 27 67 Athletics Glen Innes Incorporated 4 4 2 2 3 Tamworth Athletics Club 10 10 5 5 12 Riverina Region Griffith & District Athletics Club 4 4 2 2 10 Kooringal -Wagga Athletics Club Inc. 17 17 8 9 20 Leeton Athletics Club 4 4 1 3 4 Wagga Athletics Club 5 Young and District Athletics Centre 4 4 4 14 South Coast Region Athletics Wollongong Inc. 54 50 26 24 4 2 2 78 Goulburn Athletics Club 4 4 1 3 1 Illawarra Blue Stars Athletic Club Inc 106 99 55 44 7 3 4 106 Kembla Joggers Inc. 132 131 52 79 1 1 108 Nowra Athletics Club 138 131 53 78 7 3 4 149 Western Region Cobar Athletics Club 5 5 4 1 2 Dubbo Athletics Club Inc. 20 20 11 9 24 Dubbo RSL Youth Club Athletic Division 3 3 2 1 21 Mudgee Athletics Club 2 Orange Athletics Club 1 Orange Runners Club 1 1 1 4 Wellington Athletics Inc 2 2 2 3 Country Club TOTALS 1622 1525 669 856 97 42 55 1653

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NSWIS/ATHLETICS NSW TRACK AND FIELD EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAM The Athletics NSW/NSWIS Emerging Athlete Program (EAP) continued World School Games, Athens – June/July 2006 the delivery of its program aimed at the development of track & field Ten EAP athletes competed at the World School Games in Athens with in NSW. Tracey Morton and Vika Lolo the only two athletes to win medals for the Australian team. Tracey and Vika scored second place victories in The program aimed to improve the sport of track & field in NSW the 200m and shot put respectively with other EAP athletes setting through the identification, recognition, development and retention of personal best (pb) results. talented emerging athletes and the development of their coaches. Following is an overview of the highlights, activities and results of the programs. 2006 IAAF World Junior Championships, Beijing, 15-20 August Fourteen NSWIS athletes represented Australia at the 2006 World Junior Championships. Seven were NSWIS scholarships holders and six EAP Coordinator EAP. The leading EAP results were produced by Kurt Mulcahy who was In September 2006 Nicole Boegman-Stewart was appointed to the role a semi-finalist in the 200m. NSWIS Scholarship holder, Dani Samuels of NSWIS Track and Field Coordinator. Rob Medlicott who was won gold in the discus. previously in the role has moved on to another position in NSWIS as Coordinator of Coaches and Program Services. In December 2006 David Tarbotton was appointed to the role of EAP Coordinator. David, NSWIS Results a national level hurdler, had worked for the past six years in High Performance at Athletics Australia. He had previously worked for Women Athletics NSW in the areas of development, competitions, media, Discus Final 1st – Dani Samuels, 60.63m communications and administration. Shot Put Final 7th – Dani Samuels, 15.71m (15.96m qual) 3000m Final 15th – Lucy Starrat, 9:45.22 200m Semi Final 8th – Laura Verlinden, 25.02 (24.41 season’s best in Squad heat) In early 2007, the squad was finalised with 202 members (21 Gold, 147 100m Heats 3rd – Laura Verlinden, 11.88 (Season’s Best) Silver and 34 Bronze). The squad size in 2006 had been 211 (13 Gold, Javelin Qualification 6th – Annabel Thomson, 46.51; 11th – Zoe Pelbart, 144 Silver and 54 Bronze). 43.60 Men During the year eight EAP athletes progressed through to NSWIS 800m Semi Final 3rd - Lachlan Renshaw, 1:48.26 (1:47.00 pb in heat) scholarship level with Lachlan Renshaw (800m), Lucy Starrat (3000m), Lara Tamsett (3000m), Selma Kajan (800m), Chloe Tighe (1500m), Annabel Davies (javelin) and Kurt Mulcahy (100m/200m/400m) now NSWIS/Athletics NSW EAP Results NSWIS Junior Bronze scholarship holders and Leigh Bennett (400m Women hurdles) NSWIS under 23. 3000m Final 11th – Lara Tamsett, 9:25.13 (PB) Women’s 100m Hurdles Heats 7th – Tara Holt, 14.50 Highlight Performances in 2006/07 Men Throughout the year a number of EAP squad athletes also represented 200m Semi Final 6th – Kurt Mulcahy, 21.42 (ran PB of 21.26 in heats) Australia at a major championship: Shot Put Qualifying 10th – Emanuele Fuamatu, 17.97m (SB) • World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka Japan, April – 2 EAP 200m Heats DNF – Aaron Vanderent (tore hamstring mid race) athletes 4 x 100m relay Heats 3rd – 40.11 (Kurt Mulcahy) 4 x 400m relay Heats DQ – Tristan Garrett, Lachlan Renshaw • World Walking Cup, La Coruna Spain, May – 3 EAP athletes The following athletes were selected for the World Junior team but • World School Games, Greece, July – 10 EAP athletes unfortunately had to withdraw due to injury or did not meet their pre- • World Junior Championships, Beijing, August – 6 EAP athletes departure standard: Elizabeth Jenkins, Briony Kanard, Sophia Begg, (7 NSWIS Juniors) Adam Szlezak, Harry Egan and Brooke Simpson. • World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa Kenya, March – 1 EAP athlete (2 NSWIS Juniors)

• World Youth Championships, Ostrava, Czech Republic 11-15 July 2007 – 14 EAP athletes were selected.

38 5th World Youth Championships Australian Under-18 Ostrava, Czech Republic, 11-15 July 2007 Match, 10-11 March 2007 The NSW team, including 26 EAP athletes, dominated the Australian Thirteen EAP and one NSWIS athletes were selected in the Australian Under-18 match, taking the title for the third consecutive year with 301 Team for the 2007 World Youth Championships, representing 42% of points, ahead of Queensland on 260. The NSW women were particularly the overall team, (32% representation achieved in 2005). The event is strong claiming 15 of the 21 events. The 4x100m relay team also for U18 athletes and will be held in Ostrava, Czech Republic in July. lowered the State record. Final points score for the 40 events: NSW 301, BOYS Qld 240, Vic 221, SA 189, Tas 161, WA 112, ACT 72. Men 800m - James Kaan; 1500m - Ryan Gregson; Pole vault - Blake Lucas; World Cross Country Championships Discus - Jamal Idris Fukuoka Japan, 1-2 April 2006 Women Two EAP members were selected in the Australian team. Lucy Starrat 100m/200m - Olivia Tauro; 800m Selma – Kajan; 1500m - Chloe Tighe; and Lara Tamsett ran the under-20 race and placed 36th and 43rd 100m hurdles - Jacinta Doyle; Medley relay - Olivia Tauro, Jacinta Doyle; respectively. They assisted the junior team to 9th place. High jump - Trudy Thompson; High jump - Mia MacKinnon; Shot put - Lomana Fagatuai; Discus - Vika Lolo; 5000m walk - Melissa Hayes World Cross Country Championships Mombassa Kenya, 24 March 2007 2006 Australian All Schools Championships Two current and two former EAP members were selected in the 8-11 December Australian team for the World Cross Country Championships. Central The NSW team performed with distinction at the Australian All Schools Coast athlete Ben Guest placed 51st in the junior men’s event. Championships, held in Sydney in December. The NSW team, Unfortunately Lexy Gilmour withdrew before the team departed due dominated by NSWIS/ANSW Emerging Athlete Program athletes, to injury. The two former EAP, now NSWIS scholarship holders selected claimed 36% of the medals. There were many stars for the blues with were Lucy Starrat and Lara Tamsett who placed 34th and 36th NSWIS scholarship holders Kurt Mulcahy and Olivia Tauro the respectively in the junior women’s race. standouts.

Kurt, 17, a 200m semi-finalist at the recent World Junior Championships EAP Camp and Clinics in Beijing, won the under-18 sprint treble, a rare feat. Kurt lowered his The second annual Track and Field EAP camp was held at the Sydney personal bests in all events. He also broke the 100m and 200m meet Academy of Sport at Narrabeen (8-11 July). Overall 120 athletes and up records and was close to Miles Murphy’s 400m meet record. His to 50 coaches contributed to a successful four days and it was a great outstanding times were: 100m 10.54w (ht 10.68), 200m 20.94w (ht opportunity for all who attended. The positive feedback about the 21.07), 400m 47.27 (ht 49.10). program has been fantastic and we hope to continue these Sydney’s Olivia Tauro dominated the under-17 100m and 200m events, opportunities for both coaches and athletes. The program included recording three World Youth Qualifying performances. Coached by Paul training sessions with specialist coaches, pool and yoga recovery Hallam, Olivia also broke a 24 year-old meet record in the 200m and sessions, physiological testing with NSWIS sports science staff and smashed her personal bests with times of 11.75 (100m) and 23.65 team building activities. (200m). Athletes had the opportunity to meet with some of Australia’s top elite EAP athlete Jacinta Doyle underlined her heptathlon potential, with athletes such as 2006 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Rosemary medals in the hurdles, jumps and sprints. Jacinta, a training partner of Hayward; silver medalist Will Hamlyn-Harris, triple Olympian Andrew Olivia Tauro, won gold in the under-17 100m hurdles, silver in the long Murphy plus distance runner Suzy Walsham, long jumper John Thornell, jump and bronze medals in the sprints. Jacinta was very close to World high jumper Claire Mallett and sprinters Preya Carey and Kris Neofytou. Youth qualifiers in three events. In the hurdles heats she ran under the Athletes also attended seminars on Drugs in Sport, Sport Psychology, standard (illegally wind assisted), in the long jump, she was just 6cm Nutrition and Athlete Career and Education services. Amongst the below the standard and in the 200m she missed the standard by a highlights were the presentations by EAP patron and triple Olympian mere 0.01 seconds. Melinda Gainsford-Taylor on her road to success and from 1996 World Wollongong surfing superstar, Sally Fitzgibbons, won double gold Triathlon/Duathlon Champion Jackie Fairweather on “Special Issues for claiming the under-17 800m and 1500m titles. Her wins were very Female Athletes”. convincing with her 1500m performance of 4:25.85 achieving a World Coaches were offered the opportunity to attend two days of seminars Youth qualifying time. designed to develop their own personal coaching and enhance their athletes training programs. The presentations included information on Skill Acquisition, the use of Biomechanics, Sport Psychology for

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NSWIS/ATHLETICS NSW TRACK AND FIELD EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAM (CONT.) Coaches, Strength and Conditioning, Speed Development and the team. Emerging Athlete Program Squad members won 39 medals, preparing a junior athlete to step up to the senior elite level. including 15 Gold. They also set seven meet records and four achieved World Youth Qualifying performances in six events. Lomana Fagatuai Denis Knowles’ presentation on his coaching and development of was a new qualifier with a massive personal best of 14.43m in the shot. NSWIS junior athlete Dani Samuels proved to be a highlight among In the women’s 800m, EAP athletes were outstanding, claiming the first the coaches along with the practical session of Strength and four places and in the men’s 1500m four of the first five were from NSW. Conditioning. Many coaches also enjoyed the chance to network with other coaches over the weekend. On January 13 at the NSWIS offices a Throwers Clinic was conducted for athletes and coaches on Developing Athleticism for young throwers. The following activities/clinics were also conducted throughout the Three coaches, with international experience, Merv Kemp, Peter Lawler year: and Rudolf Sopko lectured at the clinic. Sixteen attended the throws Monday 10th April clinic. Running with the Kenyans Open training sessions with leading NSW squads were offered to EAP An open opportunity for athletes and coaches to spend some time coaches and athletes throughout January. About 25 coaches and with Rueben Kosgei (3000m steeple chase – Sydney 2000 Gold athletes attended these sessions. Medallist and 2001 World Champion). Athletes participated in a light session on Wentworth Common with Ruben and fellow Throughout the year the EAP continued its partnerships with Regional Commonwealth Games athletes from Kenya, Jonathon Komen and Academies of sport and secondary schools with appropriate sports Haron Keitany. Afterwards Ruben spoke to athletes and coaches on programs, to assist in the delivery of services to EAP athletes in their some of his experiences as an elite distance runner, the Kenyan way of area. In 2006 the EAP continued its partnership with the South West distance running and training and living in Kenya. Sydney Academy of Sport (SWSAS) and Westfields Sport High and commenced a new partnership with the Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS). In 2007 the same three partnerships are in place for the Saturday 13th May calendar year. Sprints/Relays Clinic Twenty athletes and fifteen coaches attended the Sprints/ Relay clinic Athletes and coaches have been kept up to date with all the latest run by National High Performance Coordinator for Sprints, Hurdles and information and events with the NSWIS/ANSW newsletter. Eight Relays, Paul Hallam. newsletters were distributed in 2006/07.

Saturday 20th May Pole Vault clinic ,Campbelltown A fantastic response to the Pole Vault clinic saw up to 60 athletes and coaches attend the day at the Campbelltown Athletic Centre. Presenters were Mark Stewart (coach of Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist Steven Hooker), Aaron Holt (NSWIS S&C) and Craig Schulstad (NSW Open Pole Vault Record holder).

Saturday 11th November Coaches Clinic/ Athlete Sports Science Testing A coach/athlete development day was held at the new NSWIS offices on 11 November. NSWIS and EAP coaches were updated with a presentation on the latest sports science developments in coaching, recovery techniques and how they and their athletes can utilise the services at the new NSWIS location. At SOPAC the athletes participated in another round of sports science testing and a specific sprints/relay session with the National Sprints/Relay High Performance Coordinator Paul Hallam.

Australian Youth Olympic Festival Sydney 19-20 January 2007

The competition included teams from China, Chinese Taipei, Oceania, New Zealand and four Australian teams. A total of 38 EAP athletes were selected amongst the 120 Australians selected – this comprised 32% of

40 2007 EAP SQUAD

NAME COACH 2007 SQUAD NAME COACH 2007 SQUAD Claire Doyle Sean Williams Gold Bridey Delaney Albie Thomas Silver Jacinta Doyle Paul Hallam Gold Kristy Dingwall Denis Knowles / Jorg Probst Silver Lomana Fagatuai Merv Kemp Gold Chris Dodd Matthew Horsnell Silver Sally Fitzgibbons Ian Hatfield Gold James Dooley Esfir Dvoskina Silver Emanuele Fuamatu Merv Kemp Gold Christie Douglas Michelle Douglas Silver Tristan Garrett Penny Gillies Gold Andrew Doyle Ian Garrett Silver Ryan Gregson Ian Hatfield Gold Dylan Dudley Tony Anderson Silver Matthew Harris Graeme Harris Gold Laura Duncan Harry Riley Silver Tara Holt Penny Gillies Gold Jessi Elliott Ron White Silver Jamal Idris Jerry Idris Gold Hollie Emery Graeme Heape Silver Elizabeth Jenkins Ron Bendell Gold Tom Evans Paul Nancarrow Silver James Kaan Garry Kaan Gold Jasmine Everett Michael Dooley Silver Vika Lolo Ernie Shankelton Gold Nicole Fagan Bill Nappin Silver Blake Lucas Craig Schulstad Gold Dean Fahey Anne Saville Silver Mia Mackinnon Ian Garrett Gold Patrick Fakiye Paul Hallam Silver Rhys Murphy Peter Lawler Gold Robert Falchi Samantha Peck Silver Daniel Small Dan Suchy Gold Narelle Forth Heike Forth Silver Adam Szlezak Geoff Mckinnon Gold Jacqueline Fry Darren Wensor Silver Trudy Thompson Percy Sales Gold Matthew Fryer Craig Schulstad Silver Aaron Vanderent Mal Baker Gold Liam Gander Max Debnam Silver Mark Watts Gareth Watkins Gold Annaliese Gardiner Warren Martin Silver Fiona Alldis Anne Saville Silver Lexy Gilmour Ken Green Silver Jacob Allen Gordon Costello Silver Darcy Gilroy Susan Sundstrom Silver Mitchell Ansems No Coach Silver Caitlyn Gough Bob Dunk Silver Anita Banic Anthony Russell Silver Elly Graf Paul Hallam Silver Kirsten Bannister Brigitte Bannister/ Nicole Boegman Silver John Grant No Coach Silver Jaimee Bannister Brigitte Bannister Silver Ben Guest Kevin Wills Silver Amanda Bartrim Bob Watson/Bob Walkley Silver Erin Guy No Coach Silver Robbie Baskin Natasha Stenberg/Ron Bendall Silver Luke Hamer Michael Dooley Silver Kevin Batt Kevin Wills Silver Melissa Hayes Marilyn Pearson Silver Emma Bettiol Kevin Stone Silver Melissa Hilder David Prior Silver Grant Billingham Jim Gumbleton Silver Nicholas Hough Anthony Benn Silver John-Robert Bowskill James Fitzpatrick Silver Matthew Hulme Clayton Kearney Silver David Bradney Stan Barwick Silver Stephanie Hunt Nicole Boegman Silver Caryn Brett Trevor Height / Yvonne Puller Silver Frank Iorfino Gavin Beahan Silver Sophie Broadhead Dennis Goodwin Silver Natasha Iosefo Roger Green Silver Daniel Bulmer Melissa Rollison Silver Greg Jeloudev Paul Hallam Silver Simon Campbell Les Gearey Silver Dale Jenner Fred O'Connor / Dan Suchy Silver Lukas Cannan Rudolf Sopko Silver Brad Jenner Ron White Silver Christie Chamberlain Denis Knowles Silver Kurt Jenner Fred O'Connor / Dan Suchy Silver Kini Chapple Kevin Stone Silver Shannon Jennings Kevin Stone / Annette Tillman Silver Karen Clarke Kate Clarke Silver Joshua Johnson Sean Williams Silver Annaleise Collier Andae Kalemusic Silver Briony Kanard Robert Medlicott Silver Katherine Conder Albie Thomas Silver Alicia Keir Tony Russell Silver James Connor Tony Anderson Silver Phoebe Kershaw Nicole Boegman Silver Emma Cormack Frances Lawson-Cohen Silver Brook Keys Kevin Stone Silver Emily Costello Michael Dooley Silver Susan Knapton Kevin Stone Silver Michael Cox Geoff Cox Silver Chris Knight Max Debnam Silver Aidan Cranney Matthew Horsnell Silver Matthew Lee Valmai Loomes Silver Henry Cranney No Coach Silver Brad Leonard Lindsay Watson Silver Courtney Cross John Sharpe Silver Janine Liversage Phil Moore / Grant Cremer Silver Brendan Crowe Larry Spencer /Wayne Lucky Silver Rebecca Lowe Sean Williams Silver Eden Cunningham Fred O'Connor Silver Brock Mackay Allan Mackay Silver Duan Daley Max Debnam Silver Kyle Malone Kevin Stone Silver

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2007 EAP SQUAD

NAME COACH 2007 SQUAD NAME COACH 2007 SQUAD Clare Maloney Darren Wensor/ Ritchie Donovan Silver Curtis Vella Jorg Probst/Denis Knowles Silver Sam Martyn Geoff Lockhart Silver Todd Wakefield Sean Williams Silver Lachlan Maxwell Tony Vecellio Silver Veronica Wallington Richard Turnbull Silver Robert McIntyre Peter Crombie Silver Zac Walpole Warren Medcalf Silver Lauren McKillop Sean Williams Silver Emma Walsh John Atterton Silver Alexis McKillop Sean Williams Silver Kimberly Watton Marina Watton Silver William McNamara Tony McNamara Silver Charlotte Wilson Don Brodie Silver Shivone McPhie Nicole Boegman-Stewart Silver Elana Withnall Daniel Lawton, B&C Smith Silver Nathan McRae Dan Suchy Silver Aaron Balak No Coach Bronze Ethan Millward Warren Medcalf Silver Brock Bower Colin Smith Bronze Kevin Moore Larry Spencer / Wayne Luckey Silver Sam Cameron Jim Cameron Bronze Jessica Moroney Lawrie Barclay Silver Jenny Conder Albie Thomas Bronze Tracey Morton John Atterton / Michelle Morton Silver Jaryd Cowley Max Wilkinson Bronze Karlie Morton John Atterton / Michelle Morton Silver Lee Desmidt Nicole Boegman-Stewart Bronze Sharmane Motuliki Rudolf Sopko Silver Sidney Djite Leo Hollestelle Bronze Jordan Mulhearn Jenny Lingley Silver James Dray Currently changing coaches Bronze Ashleigh Mumberson David Prior Silver Harry Egan Tony Fairweather Bronze Amy Nelson Marilyn Pearson Silver Peter Gregoriou Peter Tuziak Bronze James Nipperess Albie Thomas Silver Heidi Gregson Grant Cremer Bronze Daniel Olivera John Patchett Silver Ruby Hackett Kelvin Farrington/ Fiona McGregor Bronze Courtney Owens Fira Doviskina Silver Jessica Heazlewood Bill Nappin Bronze Cameron Page Kevin Wills Silver Kristina Hekeik Ron Bendall Bronze Niketa Patterson Penny Gillies Silver Ellen Kershaw Nicole Boegman Bronze Len Pearce Carl Casaclang Silver Stephanie Langridge Fred O'Connor Bronze John Pearce Carl Casaclang Silver Emma Marks Terry Marks / Jim Gumbleton Bronze Christie Pearson Con Lekkas Silver Chris McDonald Ken Green Bronze Amy Pejkovic John Sharpe Silver Barton McPherson Geoff Lockhart Bronze Natalie Prior Ernie Shankelton Silver Amy Neville Sean Williams Bronze Melissa Prior Ernie Shankelton Silver Sally Page Ray Russell Bronze Ian Rayson Anne Saville Silver Elzaan Pienaar Nicole Boegman Bronze David Ricketts Graeme Heape Silver Josh Plummer Marilyn Pearson Bronze Carly Rodger Max Wilkinson / Bridgett Bannister Silver Nicole Procajlo John Sharpe Bronze Anneliese Rubie John Atterton Silver Matthew Rando Kevin Wills Bronze Mitchell Ryan Tony Anderson Silver Christopher Retallick Peter Lawler Bronze Talissa Scott Rick Watkins / Don Hodgekitt Silver Rhearne Ryan Gordon Costello Bronze Daniel Sheedy No Coach Silver Jessie Shea Lindsay Watson Bronze Tina Sherratt John Atterton Silver Martin Stonis Peter Healey Bronze Jamie Sherson Lindsay Watson Silver Blake Vanderwoude Lindsay Watson Bronze Gabrielle Simpson Aidan Touhy Silver Srdjan Veselinovic Dan Suchy Bronze Shani Sleeman Michael Hamlyn-Harris Silver Brett Watton Marina Watton Bronze Liam Speers Ken Holder Silver Dean Wood Ian Garrett Bronze Dallan Stanton Rosemary Clarke Silver Charlotte Yeates Penny Gillies Bronze Celia Sullohern Graeme Heape Silver Ben Talakai Denis Knowles Silver Ashley Thomas Ian Hatfield/Christine Thomas Silver Sarah Thomson Rob Medlicott Silver John Tilden Kevin McGarry Silver Michael Todd John Atterton Silver Sianne Toemoe John Atterton Silver Laura Turner Paul Hallam Silver Mitchell Tysoe Larry Spencer Silver Keliti Vaingalo various Silver

42 2006-2007 NSW CHAMPIONS

Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance Open Open Ambrose Ezenwa SUT 10.52 100m Preya Carey HIL 11.87 Henry Mitchell SYP 21.15 200m Jaimee-Lee Starr WOL 24.05 Joel Milburn ASW 46.97 400m Trisha Holtz HUN 54.71 Nick Bromley UTN 1:49.82 800m Alicia Bromley UTN 2:09.03 Brad Woods RBH 3:42.68 1500m Nikki Molan SYU 4:21.74 Jeremy Roff RBH 8:05.15 3000m Emily Brichacek RBH 9:06.41 Mark Tucker SGD 13:56.09 5000m Emma Rilen SYU 16:17.53 Glenn Guzzo SSR 29:44.12 10000m Eliza Stewart UTN 35:13.85 Luke Adams BAN 19:55.17 5000m Walk Jane Saville RBH 22:53.61 Justin Merlino SYU 13.92 110m / 100m Hurdles Hayley Cameron WES 13.74 James Roff UTN 53.20 400m Hurdles Tarin Nevin ILL 1:02.48 Youcef Abdi RBH 8:33.32 3000m Steeplechase Katherine Conder SGD 10:58.15 Michael Hamlyn-Harris ASW 2.16m High Jump Claire Mallett SUT 1.80m Matthew Fryer CBT 4.60m Pole Vault Aurelie Clerc CBT 3.60m Peter Parsons PAR 7.37m Long Jump Fleur Castlereagh SUT 5.74m Daniel Sumpton SYU 15.13m Triple Jump Lisa Morrison PAR 12.80m Stuart Gyngell GOS 18.35m Shot Put Dani Samuels WES 15.01m Benn Harradine HUN 61.17m Discus Dani Samuels WES 54.82m Mark Dickson WES 62.16m Hammer Karyne Di Marco WES 60.64m William Hamlyn-Harris UNS 71.61m Javelin Laura Cornford BAN 57.37m Daniel Lawton FOR 5877 points Decathlon / Heptathlon Danielle Senior UTN 4798 points Jeremy Roff RBH 24:28 8km / 5km Short Course Belinda Wilsher SUT 17:57 Russell Dessaix-Chin SYU 39:06 12km / 8km Cross Country Eliza Stewart BAN 29:48 Brad Croker SYU 31:45 10km / 4km Novice Alison Rothwell BMA 14:20 Glenn Guzzo SSR 66:58 Half Marathon Melinda Vernon BMA 77:35 Glenn Guzzo SSR 2:22:50 Marathon Magda Karamali-Poulos SUT 2:49:54 Glenn Guzzo SSR 30:34 10km Road Race Melinda Vernon BMA 36:07 Troy Sundstrom IBS 1:38:40 20km / 15km Road Walk Michelle French NEP 1:12:54 Troy Sundstrom IBS 2:33:14 30km / 20km Road Walk Vanessa Ebejer BMA 1:59:09

Under 23 Thomas Scott HUN 10.73 100m Alison Glapa HUN 11.88 Henry Mitchell SYP 21.93 200m Lauren Johnston BAN 26.00 Joel Milburn ASW 47.95 400m Kerryn Paul BLA 58.42 James Hurley RBH 1:57.00 800m Renee Vandenburg UTN 2:11.31 James Hurley RBH 4:09.26 1500m Katie French UTN 4:28.25 Tim Page GOS 14:40.69 5000m Samantha Milton ILL 18:05.73 N/A 5000m Walk Vanessa Ebejer BMA 26:25.44 Justin Merlino SYU 14.30 110m / 100m Hurdles Jessie Shea BAN 15.63 Leigh Bennett MIN 53.04 400m Hurdles N/A Matthew Robbie MIN 9:46.45 3000m Steeplechase Katie Jameson RYD 12:12.98 Daniel Lawton FOR 1.99m High Jump Daniel Lawton FOR 3.40 Pole Vault Christopher Barrakat SGD 6.96m Long Jump Rowan McGinley UTN 12.77m Triple Jump Alexander Cric HIL 11.05m Daniel Lawton FOR 11.54m Shot Put Cassandra Richards MIN 11.26m William Higgins CBT 43.37m Discus Sharmane Motuliki SYU 45.73m Michael Barber HIL 37.04m Hammer Lisa Craig CBT 53.30m Matthew Outzen WES 59.74m Javelin Kristy May CBT 41.70m

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2006-2007 NSW CHAMPIONS

Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance Under 20 Liam Gander HUN 11.08 100m Laura Duncan IND 12.06 Daniel Small WES 22.53 200m Laura Duncan IND 25.75 Jack Jones SGD 50.08 400m Stephanie Hunt UTN 57.50 Mitchell Ryan CBT 1:55.00 800m Erin Binks NOW 2:18.33 David Bradney HUN 3:53.64 1500m Lexy Gilmour SUT 4:26.28 Ryan Gregson KEJ 14:30.63 5000m / 3000m Lexy Gilmour SUT 9:46.24 Brook Keys NEP 22:15.47 5000m Walk Fiona Alldis ASW 25:37.27 Daniel Small WES 14.71 110m / 100m Hurdles Joanne Waring HIL 16.12 Byron Woodham WES 59.13 400m Hurdles Niketa Patterson ILL 1:04.12 Mitchell Ryan CBT 10:00.26 3000m Steeplechase Rebecca Lowe RBH 10:53.10 Chris Dodd ASW 2.02m High Jump Blake Lucas CBT 4.30m Pole Vault Amanda Bartrim GOS 3.20m Cleiton Sabino WES 6.98m Long Jump Jacinta Doyle SUT 5.94m Dallan Stanton KOO 13.63m Triple Jump Mikaela Read SYP 11.59m Emanuele Fuamatu BAN 18.65m Shot Put Dani Samuels WES 15.35m Emanuele Fuamatu BAN 47.87m Discus Dani Samuels WES 56.34m Emanuele Fuamatu BAN 53.49m Hammer Natalie Prior CBT 53.51m Brock Mackay TAM 56.37m Javelin Laura Cornford BAN 54.78m Oliver Holland UTN 5501 points Decathlon / Heptathlon Amy Sadler BAN 4615 points Matthew Johnsen NOW 16:04 5km Short Course Lara Tamsett RBH 17:34 Ben Guest GOS 27:12 8km/6km Cross Country Katie Jameson RYD 24:54 Vladimir Kravchenko RBH 26:12 8km/6km Road Race Lara Tamsett RBH 21:00 Ian Rayson MIN 47:32 10km Road Walk Fiona Alldis ASW 51:33 Ian Rayson MIN 1:41:07 20km / 15km Road Walk Fiona Alldis ASW 1:24:27

Under 18 Frankie Iorfino BAN 11.05 100m Elly Graf ILL 12.28 Zachary Walpole HUN 21.77 200m Jacinta Doyle SUT 24.14 Greg Jeloudev RBH 50.00 400m Emily Costello ILL 56.63 Jordan Smith UTN 1:59.54 800m Alicia Keir ILL 2:13.93 Jordan Smith UTN 4:13.20 1500m Amy Neville RBH 4:39.58 Ryan Gregson KEJ 8:43.81 3000m Chloe Tighe CBT 9:47.54 Brook Keys NEP 13:33.92 3000m Walk Melissa Hayes ASW 14:11.99 James Dooley UTN 14.71 110m / 100m Hurdles Jacinta Doyle SUT 13.66 Brad Leonard CBT 55.52 400m Hurdles Niketa Patterson ILL 1:06.55 Jordan Smith UTN 6:36.35 2000m Steeplechase Hollie Emery BMA 7:04.28 Michael Cox BMA 1.95m High Jump Trudy Thompson WYO 1.79m John Crandell ASW 2.70m Pole Vault Amanda Bartrim GOS 3.60m Lachlan Maxwell SOS 6.63m Long Jump Jacinta Doyle SUT 5.65m Len Pearce RYD 13.76m Triple Jump Kirsten Bannister ILL 12.05m Jamal Idris BAN 16.52m Shot Put Lomana Fagatuai BAN 14.07m Jamal Idris BAN 57.25m Discus Lomana Fagatuai BAN 47.46m Brock Bower FOR 40.95m Hammer Ashleigh Mumberson CBT 45.45m Jamal Idris BAN 70.58m Javelin Karen Clarke IND 44.22m Michael Cox BMA 5603 points Decathlon / Heptathlon Jacinta Doyle SUT 4798 points Ryan Gregson KEJ 16:09 5km / 3km Short Course Lexy Gilmour SUT 9:41 Ryan Gregson KEJ 19:04 6km/4km Cross Country Sally Fitzgibbons KEJ 14:46 Ryan Gregson KEJ 15:45 5km/4km Road Race Jennifer Conder SUT 14:07 Derek Mulhearn PAR 50:29 8km Road Walk Cassandra Staples CBT 46:07

44 Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance Under 16 Dean Fahey SOS 11.72 100m Laura Turner SUT 12.45 Dean Fahey SOS 24.14 200m Laura Turner SUT 24.97 Luke Pickerd ILL 52.78 400m Emma Hunt CHE 1:00.02 James Connor CBT 2:04.05 800m Tia Brady HUN 2:17.22 Joshua Johnson RBH 4:18.75 1500m Ruby Hackett UTN 4:46.43 Dylan Dudley CBT 10:12.00 3000m Charlotte Wilson ASW 10:52.25 Jordan Mulhearn PAR 14:54.25 3000m Walk Amy Bettiol NEP 15:35.32 Mitchell Tysoe GOS 14.07 100m / 90m Hurdles Amy Chiu SUT 16.68 Nathan Rushworth NEP 28.58 200m Hurdles Courtney Owens TGS 30.51 Dylan Dudley CBT 6:54.54 2000m Steeplechase Charlotte Wilson ASW 7:37.13 Nathan Rushworth NEP 1.80m High Jump Amy Pejkovic CHE 1.73m Pole Vault Kim Kennedy HIL 2.70m Luke Pickerd ILL 6.16m Long Jump Amy Pejkovic CHE 5.30m Luke Pickerd ILL 12.37m Triple Jump Christie Douglas SGD 10.95m Ben Talakai SOS 16.13m Shot Put Natasha Iosefo SGD 11.44m Ben Talakai SOS 59.78m Discus Brydee Clarke KOO 37.73m Jared Dailey EDG 45.13m Hammer Melissa Prior CBT 35.58m Liam Speers HUN 51.51m Javelin Katie Lawrence ESM 30.52m Luke Pickerd ILL 4429 points Heptathlon Chloe Doyle SUT 3860 points David Ricketts BMA 9:10 3km Short Course Claire Doyle RBH 10:07 Cameron Page GOS 13:10 4km Cross Country Claire Doyle RBH 15:02 Cameron Page GOS 12:32 4km Road Race Alana Yardley KEJ 14:27 Shaun Ninyo SOS 15:44 3km Road Walk Shannon Jennings NEP 14:34 Kyle Malone NEP 24:41 5km Road Walk Melissa Hayes ASW 25:42

Under 14 Zachary Rea RBH 7:19 2km Short Course Bree Jones KEJ 8:02 Zachary Rea RBH 10:32 3km / 3km Cross Country Bree Jones KEJ 11:06 Josh Davies RBH 10:07 3km Road Race Bree Jones KEJ 10:56 Nathan Falzdad NEP 9:59 2km Walk Emma Bettiol NEP 10:08

Under 12 Harrison Gregson HIL 5:55 1.5km Short Course Madeline Hay ILL 6:09 Hamish Paine KEJ 7:42 2km / 2km Cross Country Madeline Hay ILL 8:00 Harrison Gregson HIL 7:00 2km Road Race Candice Dooley ILL 7:28 Caleb Suderley NEP 6:11 1km Walk Amy Bettiol NEP 4:49

Masters

30-34yrs Ashley McMahon UTN 7.42 60m Ranell Hobson IBS 8.21 Ashley McMahon UTN 10.86 100m Ranell Hobson IBS 12.66 Ashley McMahon UTN 22.98 200m Ranell Hobson IBS 28.1 400m Gary Howard RBH 2:00.11 800m Michael Doggett ASW 4:26.50 1500m Heidi Catzer RBH 5:01.05 Daniel Brien BLA 30:58.18 5000m Heidi Catzer RBH 18:52.93 3000m Walk 110m / 100m Hurdles Ranell Hobson IBS 22.33

45 2006–2007 ANNUAL REPORT

2006-2007 NSW CHAMPIONS

Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance 30-34yrs 400m Hurdles 3000m/2000m Steeplechase Anthony Butt NEP 1.65m High Jump Ranell Hobson IBS 1.40m Anthony Butt NEP 3.65m Pole Vault Anthony Butt NEP 5.75m Long Jump Ranell Hobson IBS 4.62m Triple Jump Ranell Hobson IBS 9.19m Anthony Butt NEP 9.83m Shot Put Tatiana Sudarikova NMA 10.57m Anthony Butt NEP 28.52m Discus Brett Kingston BMA 31.70m Hammer Tatiana Sudarikova NMA 28.39m Anthony Butt NEP 44.92m Javelin Tatiana Sudarikova NMA 34.62 Brett Kingston BMA 9.40m Weight Throw Tatiana Sudarikova NMA 10.55m Decathlon / Heptathlon

35-39yrs Krzysztof Wardecki SYP 7.62 60m Kylie Strong ILL 8.44 Ernest Leseberg GIR 11.20 100m Kylie Strong ILL 12.79 Ernest Leseberg GIR 23.43 200m Kylie Strong ILL 28.18 Ernest Leseberg GIR 51.70 400m Sue Ward SUT 1:02.36 Michael Lynch NMA 2:05.18 800m Roger Hastie UTN 4:32.49 1500m Cristine Suffolk NOW 5:38.63 Roger Hastie UTN 17:16.90 5000m Cristine Suffolk NOW 20:10.16 David Smyth RBH 26:58.53 5000m Walk Michelle Cruickshank NEP 31:05.13 110m / 100m Hurdles Matthew Hales SYP 1:00.86 400m Hurdles Paul Davidson NOW 11:32.19 3000m Steeplechase Paul Collins NMA 1.50m High Jump Lynette Smith GIR 1.57m Pole Vault Jenny Tubby WOL 2.00m Krzysztof Wardecki SYP 5.86m Long Jump Kylie Strong ILL 5.17m Paul Collins NMA 10.58m Triple Jump Sue Ward SUT 10.49m Paul Collins NMA 9.91m Shot Put Lynette Smith GIR 10.40m Paul Collins NMA 31.69m Discus Lynette Smith GIR 36.24m Hammer Melissa Bonser NMA 34.71m Javelin Lynette Smith GIR 36.18m Weight Throw Melissa Bonser NMA 11.28m Decathlon / Heptathlon Nicholas Cope RBH 25:33 8km / 5km Short Course Fleur Flannery RBH 20:06 Richard Roberts ASW 41:40 12km / 8km Cross Country Fleur Flannery RBH 34:23 10km / 4km Novice Robert Spilling BMA 72:47 Half Marathon Liz Miller RBH 81:44 Nicholas Cope RBH 31:10 10km Road Race Di Hayter SGD 41:42 Anthony Albanese SOS 28:00 5km Road Walk Michelle Cruickshank NEP 29:09 Anthony Albanese SOS 1:30:30 15km Road Walk Salvina Agius NEP 1:42:20

40-44yrs John Burfoot ILL 8.34 60m Gianna Mogentale IBS 8.23 Darren Jenkins KOT 11.79 100m Gianna Mogentale IBS 12.26 Darren Riley NMA 24.75 200m Gianna Mogentale IBS 26.81 Darren Riley NMA 57.6 400m Gianna Mogentale IBS 1:02.36 Barry Moore NMA 2:07.66 800m Gianna Mogentale IBS 2:31.23 Barry Moore NMA 4:35.27 1500m

46 Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance 40-44yrs 5000m Michelle Mitford RBH 20:39.72 5000m Walk Suzanne Brown UTN 32:35.39 Anthony O’Connor AEA 19.32 110m / 80m Hurdles Jacqualine Bezuidenhout UTS 14.84 Anthony O’Connor AEA 1:04.57 400m Hurdles Garry Womsley GIR 12:39.19 3000m Steeplechase John Burfoot ILL 1.65m High Jump Jacqualine Bezuidenhout UTS 1.35m Tony Nash UTN 2.80m Pole Vault John Burfoot ILL 5.57m Long Jump Gianna Mogentale IBS 4.92m Tony Nash UTN 9.56m Triple Jump Gianna Mogentale IBS 10.23m Phillip Frkovic WOL 11.53m Shot Put Gabriele Watts NEP 11.02m Phillip Frkovic WOL 35.62m Discus Gabriele Watts NEP 36.32m Phillip Frkovic WOL 35.62m Hammer Caroline Layt UTN 34.46m Michael Webb POS 37.41m Javelin Susan Whatley ILL 19.58m Phillip Frkovic WOL 10.95m Weight Throw Gabriele Watts NEP 12.41m Decathlon / Heptathlon Manu Sivaraj RBH 27:55 8km / 5km Short Course Lisa Harrison HIL 20:25 Rob Spilling BMA 43:46 12km / 8km Cross Country Michelle Mitford RBH 35:02 Rob Spilling BMA 33:25 10km Road Race Danielle Langsworth SSR 40:13

45-49yrs David Isackson SYP 8.01 60m Salvina Agius NEP 12.01 David Isackson SYP 11.72 100m Julie Forster RBH 12.82 David Isackson SYP 25.37 200m Julie Forster RBH 27.37 Todd Devery BAT 56.63 400m Julie Forster RBH 1:03.66 Brendan Dwyer AEA 2:12.50 800m Julie Peksis GOS 2:43.77 Brendan Dwyer AEA 4:39.40 1500m Margaret Beardslee MIN 5:18.75 Peter Spehr RBH 18:30.49 5000m Margaret Beardslee MIN 19:40.15 Anthony Albanese SOS 29:59.06 5000m Walk Salvina Agius NEP 32:41.41 110m / 80m Hurdles Salvina Agius NEP 30.23 400m Hurdles Leslie Gonye UNS 15:07.18 3000m Steeplechase Trish Stallard WAL 11:24.90 Volodymyr Shelever BAN 1.80m High Jump Salvina Agius NEP 1.00m William Tyler WOL 3.00m Pole Vault Trish Stallard WAL 1.50m Volodymyr Shelever BAN 5.47m Long Jump Salvina Agius NEP 2.59m Volodymyr Shelever BAN 11.70m Triple Jump Trish Stallard WAL 6.45m Simon Butler-White NMA 8.94m Shot Put Wendy Hord BLA 6.85m Matthew Hornsell MIN 29.28m Discus Annette Tillman NEP 14.42m Sergei Zablotskii CRH 47.00m Hammer Annette Tillman NEP 14.70m Matthew Hornsell MIN 40.16m Javelin Wendy Hord BLA 14.76m Mark Cepak UTN 8.25m Weight Throw Annette Tillman NEP 5.94m Decathlon / Heptathlon Rob Spilling BMA 27:31 8km / 5km Short Course Sandra Turner SUT 22:33 Marco Bareiss ILL 45:45 12km / 8km Cross Country Sandra Turner SUT 38:29 10km / 4km Novice Marco Bareiss ILL 77:09 Half Marathon Rosemary Roediger HIL 87:09 Marco Bareiss ILL 35:40 10km Road Race Ken Smith BAT 31:25 5km Road Walk Jan Dodds BAN 33:42 Ken Smith BAT 1:39:47 15km Road Walk Nancy Lloyd UTN 1:43:57

47 2006–2007 ANNUAL REPORT

2006-2007 NSW CHAMPIONS

Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance 50-54yrs Ray Warner RAY 8.43 60m Jill Taylor CHE 10.26 Ray Warner RAY 12.8 100m Jill Taylor CHE 16.34 Gregory Hepburn CBT 26.76 200m Gary Temple ILL 1:00.78 400m Doug Barrett UTN 2:36.29 800m Keith Bateman SSR 4:20.45 1500m Barry Willis MIN 17:18.71 5000m 5000m Walk Nancy Lloyd UTS 34:30.40 Wayne Marriott SYP 18.5 100m / 80m Hurdles Kerrie Macey CBT 15.91 Gary Temple ILL 1:11.50 400m Hurdles 3000m Steeplechase Clay Tompkins UTN 1.60m High Jump Kerrie Macey CBT 1.20m Pole Vault Clay Tompkins UTN 5.67m Long Jump Kerrie Macey CBT 3.95m Clay Tompkins UTN 12.23m Triple Jump Anthony Baker NMA 11.35m Shot Put Jill Taylor CHE 8.21m Andrew Atkinson-Howatt RYD 35.62m Discus Jill Taylor CHE 21.05m Lajos Joni GIR 43.87m Hammer Karen Jones UTN 21.46m Andrew Atkinson-Howatt RYD 45.61m Javelin Kerrie Macey CBT 23.84m Lajos Joni GIR 14.70m Weight Throw Jill Taylor CHE 9.61m Decathlon / Heptathlon Keith Bateman SSR 28:18 8km / 5km Short Course Rosemary Roediger HIL 20:16 Wayne Montefiore KEJ 49:54 12km / 8km Cross Country Rosemary Roediger HIL 34:10 Keith Bateman SSR 36:21 10km Road Race Rosemary Roediger HIL 39:25

55-59yrs Alan Carey HIL 8.30 60m Rosalind Perry WOL 11.23 John Van Stappen ILL 12.80 100m Kerri Giumelli MIN 15.81 John Morison SYP 26.72 200m Stuart Hayward TOU 56.48 400m Stuart Hayward TOU 2:14.78 800m Rosalind Perry WOL 3:49.08 1500m Ron Schwebel SSR 18:39.65 5000m 3000m Walk 5000m Walk Judy Brown GOS 37:42.31 Conrad Burge SYP 18.06 100m / 80m Hurdles Neil Fowler NEV 1:06.64 400m Hurdles 3000m Steeplechase Noel Peters NMA 1.35m High Jump Judy Brown GOS 0.95m Phillip Carrero RBH 3.30m Pole Vault Noel Peters NMA 4.90m Long Jump Judy Brown GOS 2.39m Noel Peters NMA 8.97m Triple Jump James Stammers BRU 8.94m Shot Put Adriana Van Bockel WOL 6.49m James Stammers BRU 24.24m Discus Adriana Van Bockel WOL 16.73m James Stammers BRU 26.84m Hammer Adriana Van Bockel WOL 24.83m Ron Perkins NMA 31.54m Javelin Adriana Van Bockel WOL 13.94m James Stammers BRU 10.78m Weight Throw Adriana Van Bockel WOL 7.68m Decathlon / Heptathlon Christopher Dwyer BAN 30:18 8km / 5km Short Course Marjorie Keaton KEJ 27:10 Jim Owens KEJ 31:22 8km / 6km Cross Country Dorothy Tanner SUT 30:52

48 Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance 55-59yrs 10km / 4km Novice Peter Cassettari BAN 89:10 Half Marathon Dorothy Tanner SUT 106:02 Jim Owen KEJ 36:28 10km Road Race Dennis Williams HIL 28:59 5km Road Walk Judy Brown GOS 37:16 Jim Seymon UTN 1:32:13 15km Road Walk Judy Brown GOS 2:03:09

60-64yrs Peter Crombie SYP 8.47 60m Peter Crombie SYP 12.51 100m Peter Crombie SYP 26.8 200m Peter Crombie SYP 59.78 400m Martin Auster ARM 2:26.65 800m Donald Mathewson HIL 5:10.80 1500m 3000m Graham Allomes SYP 32:42.45 5000m Walk Frank Scorzelli SGD 19:08.04 5000m Dorothy Siepmann 26:42.74 BAN 100m / 80m Hurdles 300m Hurdles 3000m Steeplechase High Jump Pole Vault Long Jump Triple Jump Vince Basile NMA 9.84m Shot Put Mary Thomas IBS 8.98m Vince Basile NMA 31.80m Discus Mary Thomas IBS 23.75m Jim Fitzgerald PAR 23.76m Hammer Mary Thomas IBS 27.13m Vince Basile NMA 32.40m Javelin Mary Thomas IBS 28.23m Jim Fitzgerald PAR 8.81m Weight Throw Mary Thomas IBS 10.98m Decathlon / Heptathlon Neville Burley BAN 33:05 8km / 5km Short Course Gwenda Brokenshire KEJ 25:46 Neville Burley BAN 33:34 8km / 6km Cross Country Ian Graves SUT 40:43 10km Road Race

65-69yrs Albert Gay CBT 9.15 60m Tony Ireland NMA 13.46 100m Tony Ireland NMA 29.79 200m Tony Ireland NMA 1:00.76 400m Tony Ireland NMA 2:25.65 800m Ron Wills UTN 6:07.26 1500m 5000m Jim Seymon UTN 30:16.93 5000m Walk Albert Gay CBT 21.03 100m / 80m Hurdles Albert Gay CBT 57.08 300m Hurdles 3000m Steeplechase Noel Donohue NMA 1.25m High Jump Albert Gay CBT 2.80m Pole Vault Albert Gay CBT 4.24m Long Jump Noel Donohue NMA 6.28m Triple Jump Keith James NMA 10.22m Shot Put

49 2006–2007 ANNUAL REPORT

2006-2007 NSW CHAMPIONS

Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance 65-69yrs Keith James NMA 40.99m Discus Dave Bugden CBT 33.35m Hammer Keith James NMA 12.30m Weight Throw Albert Gay CBT 30.54m Javelin Decathlon / Heptathlon William Thom BAN 36:33 8km / 5km Short Course William Thom BAN 39:19 8km / 6km Cross Country 10km / 4km Novice John Spinney BMA 106:32 Half Marathon John Spinney BMA 44:11 10km Road Race

70-74yrs Bernard Condon NOW 9.39 60m Bernard Condon NOW 14.46 100m Bernard Condon NOW 31.64 200m 400m 800m 1500m 5000m 5000m Walk Peter McEnearney NMA 16.39 80m Hurdles Peter McEnearney NMA 59 300m Hurdles 3000m Steeplechase Ron Simcock WOL 1.25m High Jump Pole Vault John Sturzaker SYP 3.40m Long Jump John Sturzaker SYP 7.84m Triple Jump Ron Simcock WOL 11.10m Shot Put Ron Simcock WOL 29.52m Discus Ron Simcock WOL 32.33m Hammer Ron Simcock WOL 35.09m Javelin Ron Simcock WOL 12.91m Weight Throw

75-79yrs James Soutar GOS 12.09 60m Richard Hughes NMA 14.96 100m Richard Hughes NMA 32.76 200m 400m 800m 1500m 3000m 3000m Walk 80m Hurdles 300m Hurdles 3000m Steeplechase High Jump Pole Vault James McGrath UTN 3.31m Long Jump James Soutar GOS 6.50m Triple Jump Hans Platzer HIL 7.95m Shot Put

50 Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance 75-79yrs Hans Platzer HIL 22.85m Discus Tom Mullins RBH 31.03m Hammer James McGrath UTN 16.18m Javelin Tom Mullins RBH 10.48m Weight Throw Decathlon / Heptathlon

80-84yrs 60m Max McKay ILL 19.46 100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m 3000m 3000m Walk 80m Hurdles 300m Hurdles 3000m Steeplechase Max McKay ILL .95m High Jump Pole Vault Long Jump Triple Jump Russell Foy NMA 7.42m Shot Put Russell Foy NMA 17.09m Discus Russell Foy NMA 26.18m Hammer Max McKay NMA 12.28m Javelin Russell Foy NMA 10.52m Weight Throw Decathlon / Heptathlon

51 2006–2007 ANNUAL REPORT

NSW ROLL OF HONOUR

World Cup in Athletics, Athens, Greece, 16-17 September, 2006 Youcef Abdi 3000m Steeplechase 5th 8:36.13 Daniel Batman 4x100m 6th 39.48 4x400m 8th 3:05.54 Ambrose Ezenwa 4x100m 6th 39.48 Clinton Hill 400m 8th 46.41 4x400m 8th 3:05.54 Fabrice Lapierre Long Jump 8th 7.58m Preya Carey 4x100m 5th 44.26 Rosemary Hayward 400m 9th 54.01 4x400m 8th 3:36.36 Rebecca Irwin 4x400m 8th 3:36.36 Dani Samuels Discus 6th 59.68m Eloise Wellings 3000m 4th 8:41.78

World Junior Championships, Beijing, China, 15-20 August, 2006 Emanuele Fuamatu Shot Put Qual 17.96m DNQ Tristan Garrett 4x400m H1 DQ Kurt Mulcahy 200m Ht2 1st 21.26(-1.1); SF1 6th 21.42(-1.0) 4x100m Ht1 3rd 40.11 Lachlan Renshaw 800m Ht5 2nd 1:47.00; SF2 3rd 1:48.26 4x400m Ht1 DQ Aaron Vanderent 200m Ht3 DNF Tara Holt 100m Hurdles Ht1 7th 14.50(+1.1) Zoe Pelbart Javelin Qual 43.60m DNQ Dani Samuels Shot Put Qual 15.96m; Final 7th 15.71m Discus Qual 57.67m; Final 1st 60.63m Lucy Starrat 3000m 15th 9:45.22 Lara Tamsett 3000m 11th 9:25.13 Annabel Thompson Discus Qual 42.32m DNQ Javelin Qual 46.51m DNQ Laura Verlinden 100m Ht2 3rd 11.88(+0.4) 200m Ht4 4th 24.41(-0.1); SF1 8th 25.02(-2.8) 4x100m Ht3 DNF

52 World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa, Kenya, 24 March, 2007 Ben Guest U20 8000m 51st 27:03 Lucy Starrat U20 6000m 34th 23:04 Lara Tamsett U20 6000m 36th 23:15

Australian Track & Field Championships, Brisbane, 9-11 March, 2007 Joshua Ross 100m M 1st 10.08 200m M 1st 20.51 Justin Merlino 110m Hurdles M 1st 13.55 Mark Tucker 3000m M 1st 8:01.19 Nick Bromley 800m M 1st 1:48.42 Clay Cross Shot Put M 2nd 18.21m Greg Eyears 110m Hurdles M 2nd 13.72 Kurt Mulcahy 400m M 2nd 46.36 Michael Perry Triple Jump M 2nd 16.40m Nick Moroney High Jump M 2nd 2.18m Paul Hoffman 1500m M 2nd 3:42.87 Alexander Stewart Triple Jump M 3rd 15.79m Benjamin Baker Javelin M 3rd 73.28m Jeremy Roff 1500m M 3rd 3:42.88 Joel Milburn 400m M 3rd 46.79 Leigh Bennett 400m Hurdles M 3rd 52.68 Matthew Hammond 800m M 3rd 1:49.02 Stuart Gyngell Shot Put M 3rd 17.40m Dani Samuels Shot Put F 1st 16.17m Discus F 1st 60.40m Karyne Di Marco Hammer Throw F 1st 61.53m Eloise Wellings 3000m F 2nd 9:35.88 Laura Cornford Javelin F 2nd 55.64m Lisa Morrison Triple Jump F 2nd 13.03m Trisha Holtz 400m F 2nd 53.71 Hayley Cameron 100m Hurdles F 3rd 13.74 Laura Johnson 20km Walk F 3rd 1:50:54 Rosemary Hayward 400m F 3rd 54.46

53 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Board acknowledges the efforts and commitment made by all officials, coaches, volunteers, administrators, management and staff, for the benefit of the sport and in particular, the athletes, throughout New South Wales.