ANNUAL REPORT 2019

SURFING WESTERN

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ORGANISATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 2 INTERNATIONAL EVENTS WHALEBONE LONGBOARD CLASSIC 23 CEO REPORT 4 MISSION SPECIALTY EVENT SERIES 24 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 6 2019 WOOLWORTHS WA BOARD MEMBERS 8 To promote WA JUNIOR SURFING TITLES 27 SURFING WA SURF SCHOOL 10 2019 VOTLE WETSUITS participation, STATE SURF SCHOOL NETWORK 11 WA SURF MASTERS TITLES 27 interest and COACHES AND OFFICIALS 12 2019 NORTH FREO STAND UP SURF SHOP WA SUP TITLES 28 SURFING AND OUR COMMUNITY 13 achievement 2019 SUNSMART SURFING WA MEMBERSHIP 14 WA BODYBOARD TITLES 28 in surfing for COMMUNICATIONS 16 2019 VOLTE WETSUITS BOARDRIDER CLUBS 17 WA LONGBOARD TITLES 28 the West HIGH PERFORMANCE 18 FINANCIALS 30 Australian INTERNATIONAL EVENTS SPONSORS 35 20 community. WHO WE ARE Surfing WA is the governing body of surfing in the state since 1964, covering all board riding codes including short boarding, long boarding, body boarding and stand up paddle boarding.

WHAT WE DO Surfing WA seeks to encourage, promote, advance and administer the sport of surfing in WA. The organisation is actively involved in all levels of the sport; from developing educational programs and training coaches and judges, to providing pathway initiatives for both young and experienced surfers.

SURFING WA SEEKS TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE ADVANCE AND ADMINISTER THE SPORT OF SURFING IN

SURFING WESTERN AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 1 ORGANISATIONAL H I G HSURFING WESTERN AUSTRALIA HIGHLIGHTS PERFORMANCE AND EVENTHOME TO PATHWAY 18 26 2,267 Learn to Surf Affiliated State Wide Schools state Boardriding competitors wide clubs Surfing WA Surf School educated Surfing WA maintained its ranking as the A further 11% growth on social media over 33,000 participants across all number one deliverer of the SurfGroms followers from 2018 boardriding codes. program nationally. 67,306 128,789+ Surf School Social Media Participants network members

DELIVERING 26 EVENTS ANNUALLY

Surfing WA has maintained its ranking as Surfing WA signed a 2 year extension Surfing WA now boasts 4 international the number one sporting association in with the World Surfing League to surfing events annually. Social Media across Australia. continue to provide the Margaret River Pro until 2021. Whalebone Mandurah Margaret King of the Cape Naturaliste Longboard Pro River Pro Point Pro QS1000 Classic QS1000

21 other State National Series events annually

Surfing WA has the most successful Surfing WA’s State Head Coach, Bronte Macauley was ranked number 1 High Performance program in Australia, Mike McAuliffe appointed as a coach for in the Women’s World Qualifying Series. and is the only state that receives Team Australia at the 2019 ISA World funding from Surfing Australia to conduct Junior Championships. these programs. REACHING 1.5M PEOPLE ANNUALLY

Facebook Instagram Subscriber Following Following Database 52,265 74,195 15,000+ Jack Robinson was ranked 20, and The WA SunSmart School Surfing Titles Surfing WA and the Department of Jacob Willcox was ranked 23 in the for 2019 had 390 teams compete Fisheries signed a three year partnership Men’s World Qualifying Series. statewide with 23 schools competing agreement to continue to deliver the in the State Final from metropolitan and Rescue 365 program with the assistance regional Western Australia. of Surf Life Saving WA.

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Welcome to our 2018/19 Annual Report as we reflect on what has been another Our thanks to The Department of To the committed staff of SWA I would Local Government Sport and Cultural like to acknowledge and thank you all successful and eventful 12-month period. Industries, the Department of Primary for your time and passion in delivering Industries, the Department of Fisheries, events, programs and opportunities The past 12 months of operation has organisations. This means that we The Surfing WA Surf School being and Tourism WA for their continued to surfers all over the state. This is again seen some great achievements now have the capacity to reach over named, for the 3rd successive year – support across a host of Development, also extended to the SWA Board as a both in and out of the water. As an 200,000 people every week. the leading Surf Grom delivery centre Safety, Communication and Tourism whole and Chairman Mike Best, whose organisation we have continued to in the country and a record number based initiatives. input, support and counsel over the The Margaret River Pro in 2019 was past 12 months has been critical in the achieve our strategic objectives whilst of teams competing in the SunSmart Thanks to the RAC for their continued an outstanding success. Blessed with overall success of the Organisation. still managing to grow our delivery Schools surfing Titles – a tremendous support of our #No Txt No Wrecks endless days of swell and offshore To the many club Presidents and Surf network throughout our metropolitan effort to all involved. message and for their support across winds – the event attracted blockbuster School operators across WA – thank locations and into the regions. Our our event and programs calendar – crowds both onsite and online. Financially the organisation posted a you for your continued efforts and we focus on delivering and promoting the and to our highly valued event and Congratulations to the Drug Aware WA modest surplus for the financial year, look forward to building on our many sport across all surfing codes and at all membership partners whose company Trials winners Mia McCarthy and Jacob whilst still managing to invest over successes in 2019 as we move levels has never been greater. and continued support is appreciated. Willcox who both joined Jack Robinson $4m into creating opportunities and into 2020. In 2019 a total of 26 events were and Bronte Macaulay in the main event. developing programs and pathways for On a National level, the creation of a delivered across the State from members and participants. Other highlights for the year included: new Surfing Australia five year strategic Denmark to Geraldton – catering Our corporate partnerships are integral plan culminating in 2024, will see the for participants of all ages, abilities The realisation of $4m of Federal to both our operations and our brand. establishment of new targets, across and disciplines. Over 60% of events Government funding to assist in the Our partnership with Healthway – now five key areas. The new look approach delivered by Surfing WA are held in creation of a new Operations and spanning over 25 years – via the will see all states working together to regional locations. Administration Building which will SunSmart Campaign - continues to achieve a coordinated and nationally become the new home of Surfing WA. Mark Lane Whilst our capacity to communicate generate value for the sport whilst aligned focus on delivering programs, This project has been over 10 years CEO to our members and audience over delivering the critical message to all events and opportunities. in the making and a huge thanks to social media channels grew another West Australians about the how and Graham Brimage for his tireless input 11% over the year – more pleasing why to look after yourself when your – also to our local Federal members - were our results around engagement out in the sun. Vince Connelly and Melita Markey for levels, ranking in the top 5 nationally their support. out of all state and national sporting

4 SURFING WESTERN AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 SURFING WESTERN AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 5 CHAIRMAN’S Hello again members and friends, it is my great pleasure to present the 2019 REPORT Chairman’s Report for Surfing WA.

2019 was another busy year for the surf shop in Margaret River. crew at Surfing WA. Some of the We thank Neil for everything he has highlights included: done at SWA and wish him all the best for the future, and we welcome Matt The 2019 Margaret River Pro was held Wilson who is stepping into the role as in epic conditions which saw victories to Neil’s replacement. and . The event went off without a hitch which Other than these significant happenings was a huge relief after the cancellation it has been another normal, busy year for of the 2018 Pro due to shark activity. the crew at Surfing WA, delivering over We would especially like to thank the 33,000 hours of surf tuition, managing Department of Fisheries for their support and running almost 30 events up and on the water to help keep this year’s down the WA coast, and generally doing event safe. a great job representing and advocating for the sport of surfing in this State. I The 2019 Pro was the last contest under sincerely thank our brilliant CEO Mark our current contract with the World Lane and his crew for their wonderful Surf League. I’m pleased to report that efforts again this year. along with our partners at Tourism WA and the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Governance of Surfing WA continues Science and Innovation we have to be overseen by a very strong Board negotiated a further two-year deal with made up of representatives from the the WSL to hold the event in 2020 and sport as well as independent directors. 2021. This is a great result and I would The Board currently has a great mix like to sincerely thank the WA State of skills which I believe will see the Government and particularly Tourism Association continue to thrive and grow Minister Paul Papalia for his ongoing into the future. support of the event. Sadly our shortboard rep Luke Wylie Surfing WA’s dream of moving out of is not able to stand for re-election this our converted kiosk at Trigg Point took year due to his increasing business a giant step forward when we managed commitments. I would like to take to secure a $4m funding commitment this opportunity to thank Luke for his from the Federal Government for a new valuable insight and contribution during Headquarters and operations centre. his time on the Board and wish him all This is a game-changer for Surfing WA, the very best into the future. and we sincerely thank Liberal member 2019 was a big year for Surfing WA. for Stirling Vince Connelly for helping We continue to go from strength to make it happen. The process to deliver strength and I look forward to seeing the new HQ is being overseen by SWA what the future holds as we work stalwart Graham “Brim” Brimage and towards our vision where “EVERY WEST I look forward to reporting significant AUSTRALIAN VALUES SURFING”. progress this time next year. Surfing WA is a lean and mean organisation with less than 10 full-time employees. It’s a big deal when any of them depart, and this year we were sad to say goodbye to State Coaching Mike Best Director Neil Thompson who is leaving Chairman SWA after 9 years to take over the family

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MIKE BEST WARRICK HAZELDINE JANE SEMAN CHRIS TWOMEY JARRAH CALDER STEVE BECKER Chairman Warrick Hazeldine is the Managing Jane Seman runs her own strategic Chris Twomey joins the SWA Board in Jarrah Calder has been exposed to Steve Becker is an active member Mike Best enjoyed a successful career Director and co-founder of Cannings marketing consultancy, ThinkTribe 2019 representing the SUP community. surfing from an early age, having grown of the longboard community, as a as a civil engineer and retired as CEO Purple, one of the leading strategic and has over 25 years experience in Chris currently holds the open and up in the Margaret River region. Jarrah judge, competition director, competitor of Wood and Grieve Engineers, a large communications consultancies in marketing, strategy and research. She O40’s SUP state titles, and placed fourth started competing in Surfing WA events and social surfer. Steve judges and national consulting firm, in June 2012. Australasia and the winner of the Asia has worked in strategic roles for a nationally in the O50’s last year. Chris in 2006 and has represented the participates in various Surfing WA Since then he has joined the boards of Pacific Corporate/Financial Consultancy number of Perth advertising agencies is equally at home on a shortboard, State in both short, and longboard events throughout the year a number of not-for-profit organisations of the Year at the 2019 SABRE Awards. and was Executive Director Consumer growing up on the coast at North Beach, on multiple occasions. His major including the WA State Titles, Whalebone and privately owned companies. Mike Warrick is an expert board-level Marketing at Tourism WA. Jane is a and like many surfers calls Yallingup his achievements include winning multiple Classic and Yal Mal. Steve can often be has been a keen surfer from a young adviser in media, government, investor, keen surfer who lives in Margaret River home away from home. He is the Policy state rounds, and was the 2012 O’35 found surfing with his son at Cottesloe, age until an injury forced his early stakeholder and community relations. with her two surf mad grommets. She is and Research Leader for the WA Council State Longboard champion and the Avalon, Secret Harbour, Wedge Island, retirement from the sport. He has since He also has almost 20 years experience also an ex professional windsurfer and of Social Service, a Senior Industry 2010 Australian University Longboard Denmark, down South or wherever else rediscovered the thrill of surfing, this time with strategic management consulting was ranked 3rd in the world for Fellow with Bankwest Curtin Economic Champion. Jarrah is currently employed there are waves to be had. from the relative safety of a longboard. and high-level crisis/issues counsel. women’s wavesailing. Centre and a PhD candidate at the John at Basketball WA to oversee governance, Warrick enjoys spending time with his Curtin Institute of Public Policy. Chris compliance and funding for all WA wife and two daughters, teaching them also chairs the Green Institute, a national Basketball Associations and Clubs. to surf, playing basketball and travelling. think-tank on environmental and social issues, and sits on various research projects and State government advisory committees on issues from data sharing, to social services and early child development. Chris is married to Senator Rachel Siewert and recently became a grandfather.

SAM DUNDAS MATT WOODS SARAH PARKINSON LUKE WYLLIE Sam Dundas is a partner at the national Matt Woods is the WA Chairman of Sarah Parkinson’s interest in surfing Luke Wyllie is the founder and director law firm, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. He Partners at KPMG and the Joint National developed while working at SRM, a of Corsaire Aviation with 20 years has had experience both as a front end Leader of Restructuring Services at sport and entertainment agency based experience in both domestic and transactional lawyer in London and also KPMG Australia. He has over 26 years in London. In this role, Sarah provided international flying, Luke holds multiple as a litigator in Australia dealing with a of experience in the areas of financial high-level strategic advice to corporate jet endorsements including global wide variety of contractual disputes, and restructuring, operational restructuring executives and their teams, ranging xrs, super long range jet and hawker he brings that broad ranging experience and insolvency services. He has from top-tier sporting clubs and leagues 800/900 mid-sized business jet. Luke to the board. Sam has been a surfer successfully restructured a number of (including the ), not only holds Australian CASA fixed for over 30 years and is a passionate high profile companies in Australia, iconic entertainment rights holders and wing and helicopter licences but also advocate for all aspects of surfing specialising in mining, oil and gas, consumer brands. American FAA atpl airline licence. Luke life and issues affecting the surfing engineering, property and retail. Outside is a mad keen surfer who combines After returning to Western Australia, community. work Matt is busy raising three children his passions by using aeroplanes and Sarah joined the Minderoo Foundation and enjoys his footy, cricket, helicopters to access remote locations where she works across the and surfing. and big wave sights across WA. When Foundation’s philanthropic initiatives and he’s not in the water or the sky he is commercial projects. Working closely spending time with his wife and two with the Chairman and executive team, children. Sarah drives strategy, company-wide alignment and helps to magnify the social and environmental impact of the Foundation’s key projects.

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Surfing in Western Australia continues to be an area of interest for all ages. This year saw over 33,000 participants educated through the • Network spanning from Karratha to Western Australia has a diverse population spanning over a Esperance at 18 iconic beach locations vast coastline. Surfing WA aims to provide for all community Surfing WA Surf School, across all boardriding codes. members regardless of age, ability, location or ethnicity. The • Delivering instruction to over 67,000 State Surf Schools Network is integral for Surfing WA to deliver entry level programs across the State. During the 2018/19 season, Surfing • Increased participation at all levels THE SCHOOL people annually Western Australia maintained our ranking and facilitate the opportunity for CONTINUES TO Dealing in excess of 120 primary and In 2019, the spread of surfing schools continued to grow with as the number one provider of the West Australians to share our • an additional 20 schools joining the State surf school network, SurfGroms weekend and school holiday passion for surfing. OPERATE OUT OF 4 high schools statewide and approximately 2,000 additional students participating in programs across Australia. LOCATIONS INCLUDING learn to surf programs. • Surfers are safe and make a positive The Surfing WA Surf School education contribution to our community. 1. Trigg and participation programs continue This year the school educated over to support Surfing WA in achieving key 2. Mullaloo 33,000 people through SunSmart Learn strategic outcomes including:. to Surf, SunSmart Learn to SUP and 3. Leighton SurfGroms, representing an increase of 4. Rottnest approximately 1,000 participants from 2017/18. Cracker Jack Paddle Sports Karratha

Midwest Surf School Geraldton A Glassy Day Surf School DAYS Geraldton OF OPERATION

Damon Hayes Surf Academy Trigg Scarborough HIGH SCHOOLS AND PRIMARY Beach Surf School SCHOOLS ATTENDING IN TERM Scarborough & Leighton EDUCATION PROGRAMS Surfing WA Surf School Trigg, Rottnest, 63 Leighton & Mullaloo Perth Stand Up Paddle School North Fremantle OVER Big Wave PARTICIPANTS EDUCATED Surfing School THROUGH LEARN TO SURF AND Mandurah SURFGROM PROGRAMS Mandurah 33,000 Surf Lessons Mandurah

Participation by gender Attune Surf Margaret River

Josh Palmateer Surf Academy Twilight School of FEMALE MALE Margaret River Yallingup Surf Due South Surf Esperance School Margaret River Surf School Surf School Albany Yallingup 53% 47% Margaret River South Coast Surfing Lessons Progressive Ryan Hardy School Denmark Surf Coaching Albany Margaret River

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A key strategic priority for Surfing WA is to attract, develop and retain quality coaches, judges and officials.

Throughout 2018/19 Surfing WA provided eight courses for coaches, NOTXTNOWRECKS SURFERS RESCUE 365 DEPARTMENT OF judges and officials in metropolitan and regional Western Australia. Surfing WA’s partnership with the RAC to The Surfers Rescue 365 program was FISHERIES spread the #NoTxtNoWrecks message developed around the fact that surfers PARTNERSHIP JUDGING AND OFFICIALS COACHING STATS entered its fifth year in 2019 and once are in the water 365 days a year up and again demonstrated great value to down the WA coast, and these surfers During 2019 Surfing WA and the 3 Courses were conducted in 2019 • 46 new coaches trained through Surfing WA the safety of surfers along the West potentially could save the life of another Department of Fisheries solidified their courses in 2019. Australian coastline. person in the water. partnership for a further three years. • 3 international judging and officiating courses This funding support is greatly 4 Level 1 IntroductorySurf Coaching Courses With local champion, Jacob Willcox as The program provides a free 3 hour appreciated by Surfing WA as it enables 115 Accredited judges statewide • • were conducted. our Ambassador for the program, the course to recreational surfers and us to continue to provide a valuable #NoTxtNoWrecks message now boasts teaches CPR, first aid and board rescue Club Level 1 - 73 accredited judges service to the Western Australian ∘ • 1 Level 2 Surf Coaching Course was a reach of upto 800,000 people annually techniques. The course is delivered community and contributes to the safety State Level 2 - 14 accredited judges conducted at Margaret River during 2019. through social media, and other in partnership with Surf Life Saving of the community on our beaches and in ∘ media platforms. WA, with financial support from the the ocean. National/International Level 3 - 28 Surfing WA conducted five coaching courses across regional Department of Fisheries for the next ∘ Searching for the best wave along and metropolitan WA during 2018/19, resulting in 42 new three years. Surfing WA has continued its accredited judges the West Australian coast can mean Level 1 coaches and 4 new Level 2 coaches across WA. participation in the State Government’s spending countless hours on the road. By the end of 2019 the Surfers 365 The appointment of a Judging Coordinator continued in 2019. It is imperative that Surfing WA builds on these numbers to Ministerial Reference Group for Shark Driver inattention, specifically the act program would have reached over This position supports Surfing WA to continue the retention of keep up with growing numbers of affiliated surf schools across Mitigation during 2019. Our inclusion in of texting whilst driving contributes to 100 participants across seven local quality judges whilst developing the next crop of young judges the state which is annually increasing the number of initiatives around shark mitigation has a large percentage of road accidents governments. The program is set to by exposing them to quality panels at all Surfing WA events. surf school participants. been identified by our membership base, The development of judges and officials from grassroots to across the state. The #NoTxtNoWrecks increase its reach across the state as it surf schools and clubs as essential for international level remains a strong focus in the Surfing program promotes simple actions (such enters its fourth year in 2020. Surfing WA to be a voice for surfers as “ Make sure your phone is safely on this important issue. In 2020 we WA pathway. “Yes, what a great success and excellent stored away and out of reach while will continue to consult with all our key initiative. Very professionally run, feeling 2019 saw 3 international judging and officiating courses be driving”), that everyone can implement stakeholders to ensure that surfers feel very pleased to have completed the conducted, resulting in an increased number of nationally MID WEST 6% OTHER REGIONAL WA 1.5% whilst chasing that perfect wave. safe and are safe in the ocean and course. Keep up the good work!” accredited judges in the state of WA. A judging seminar was on the beach. The #NoTxtNoWrecks message is also run at this year’s Margaret River Pro with the World Surf GREAT Ian McLernon attended the Cottesloe particularly relevant to our young adult League Judges. This gave the WA judges the opportunity to be SOUTHERN 6.5% course conducted in 2019. exposed to the requirements of a world tour level judge. This surfing enthusiasts, who are statistically seminar provided an opportunity for the WSL Judges to answer at a higher risk, and who spend more questions around a number of areas including rules, priority and time on WA roads travelling to regional the role of a judge. breaks and remote competitions. PEEL 7.5% Surfing WA will continue to spread the road safety message as far and wide as possible in 2020, with a range of activities across multiple platforms. Be sure to keep an eye out for the #NoTxtNoWrecks message both on and off the beach, at Surfing WA events as well as on TV and other advertisements. COACHES BY REGION

YES, WHAT A GREAT SUCCESS AND EXCELLENT INITIATIVE. VERY PROFESSIONALLY RUN, FEELING VERY PLEASED TO HAVE COMPLETED THE COURSE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!” IAN MCLERNON ATTENDED THE COTTESLOE SURFERS RESCUE 365 COURSE IN 2019 SOUTH WEST 26% METRO 52.5%

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Through Surfing WA competitive WA SURFER 128,789 15,000+ members and boardrider club network, the total competitive membership ACHIEVEMENTS SOCIAL NETWORK SUBSCRIBERS TO OUR ONLINE is estimated to be at 2,267 across • Jack Robinson (Margaret River) won MEMBERS COMMUNICATION CHANNEL the state. In addition to competitive the 2019 Volcom Pipe Pro, North members, Surfing WA estimates the Shore Oahu. number of social members participating in SunSmart Learn to Surf or SunSmart • Bronte Macaulay (Gracetown) Learn to SUP programs to be at 67,305 Ranked number 1 in the Women’s across the state. World Qualifying Series. Including competitive members, • Jack Robinson was ranked 20, and social members, online audience and Jacob Willcox was ranked 23 in the spectators, Surfing WA reaches an Men’s World Qualifying Series. estimated 128,789 members of the WA • Scott Trew (Perth) won the Over 40’s surfing community each year. Logger category at the Australian Surf Championships held at Tweed Coast, New South Wales.

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Surfing WA continues to grow brand awareness at a state and CLUBS national level, communicating regularly with all stakeholders including members, boardrider clubs, affiliated surf schools, coaches, Surfing WA recognises the importance of the boardriders club system officials as well as to our learn to surf and event participants and our as an essential way to increase the participation levels across the highly engaged digital following. state as well as maintaining the Surfing WA brand as an essential part of the Western Australian community. The last 12 months have seen Industry. This partnership over the last STATISTICS consistent growth of 11% across our three years has provided Surfing WA The Surfing WA club network continues pack, to ensure they have the capacity communication, this insight enables Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. with critical analysis, environmental 128, 789 - Followers across • to grow, with new club affiliations in and resources that allow them to Surfing WA to continually identify and These platforms allow Surfing WA scans and advice regarding a wholistic Facebook, Twitter and Instagram 2019 covering the state from Exmouth provide their respective communities adapt to the needs of WA Surfers. to communicate daily with our approach to social media as a key 11% growth on social media and as far south as Albany. with surfing opportunities. stakeholders, but also to reach marketing strategy. This information • followers from 2018 The Margaret River Boardriders Club the broader recreational surfing has provided the Surfing WA staff The support and development of WA’s The Surfing WA club network also have continued their domination of the community. In addition, Surfing WA with an understanding of the sport • 10% growth in e-news database boardriding clubs remains a main focus played a big part in the roll-out of the club surfing scene winning the 27th mails out weekly e-news with self- industry in which we operate as well for Surfing WA. Through the affiliation Surfers Rescue 365 program which Surf Boardroom Surf League inter 15,000+ people communicated to generated content to a database of as making informed decisions to better • program, clubs across the state started in 2017. Clubs were crucial in club competition, held at Scarborough weekly via e-news over 15,000. promote our amazing sport, support continue to have access to engaging the local surfing community Beach on Saturday 5 October and our sponsors and keep in touch with 85+ press releases with Surfing the resources and expertise of for the program and have participated Sunday 6 October 2019 as part of the Communication with the WA surfing • our members. WA self generated content Surfing WA, which assist in club in the 2019 courses so far adding Scarborough Groundswell Surf and community remains a strategic distributed regionally, nationally function and growth. to the success of the program and Skate Festival. priority for Surfing WA, along with the A key achievement in the area of and internationally helping to ensure the WA coastline increased recognition and awareness Communications is demonstrated with Beyond the ongoing assistance remains a safe place to enjoy. NUMBERS of the Surfing WA brand. To support Surfing WA ranked number 1 in Western from Surfing WA’s Club’s manager, Surfing WA continue to develop and Australia across all State Sporting affiliated clubs have access to the Affiliated boardriding clubs provide • 12 Clubs Participating in the increase its brand across the surfing Associations as having the largest social event assistance program, club Surfing WA with vital insight and Surfers Rescue 365 program community, the Western Australia sport media audience, as well as recording grant program and two inter-club feedback from the recreational surfing 26 Supported boardrider clubs industry, the Western Australian and the greatest growth across social media competitions. Affiliated clubs are also community. Through engagement • Australian sport industries, Surfing in the past two years. provided with an affiliation channels of club surveys and club • 117 Participants across 12 club WA have engaged the services of development days Stu Williams from Shunt Creative, an authority and thought leader in social media analytics for the Australian Sport

SURFING WA IS RANKED #1 FOR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE ACROSS ALL STATE SPORTING ASSOCIATIONS IN WA.

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Surfing Western Australia’s High Performance program again produced world class performance facilitation in 2019 under the coordination of new Sports Development Manager, Sam Rotham.

“Both Tom Dickson and Mike McMonigal STATISTICS have built such a quality development program for the surfers of WA. Being • 5 High Performance Regions; part of it myself as a junior and now Mid-West, Metropolitan, Peel, being at the helm, it has been great to South-West and Great Southern. see how far the high performance area 3 National Team Selections has come over the past 10 years. It is • an honour to take over the role and I • 35+ surfers attended the look forward to developing the program GromPrix event conducted further as we look towards 2020.” in conjunction with the Margaret River Pro Sam Rotham (Sport Development Manager) • 2 State Team camps were delivered Operating across the five Local Governments across metropolitan and • 30+ surfers attended a regional WA, the highly skilled and Notre Dame Strength and experienced high performance coaches Conditioning Testing Workshop have been able to provide top-level Surfing WA State Head Coach coaching assistance to over 120 surfers. • appointed as coach for Team The State Talent Squads initiative is the Australia at the 2019 ISA premier development program for the World Junior Championships. sport of surfing in the country and works with over 40 of the WA’s most talented junior surfers. In 2019 one of the highlights for the High Performance program was the GromPrix event held in conjunction with the Margaret River Pro which saw over 35 Groms competing alongside the elite surfers of our great sport.

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The 2019 Margaret River Pro Event was a complete contrast to the previous year. Fantastic weather, large crowds and epic surf day after day. Weekend crowds were at capacity and those lucky enough to view the action live were treated to some of the most thrilling surf action ever witnessed at a world tour event.

In addition to providing some great event THE DRUG AWARE THE DRUG AWARE statistics around spectator numbers, global audiences and social media LOCAL TRIALS CADDY PROGRAM results, the 2019 event gave us some The Drug Aware Trials is one of the The Drug Aware Caddy program is great memories. This includes the day most sought-after events on the Western targeted at young local male and Connor Coffin was blasted out of a 10 Australia surfing calendar. Male and females aged between 12 to 15 and foot tube alongside a pod a dolphins, female winners of selected state-based provides these surfers the unique whilst a wide eyed was being competitions won a place to surf in opportunity of engaging with their interviewed live. Or it might have been this very prestigious event. The male surfing heroes such as 11 times World the event ambulance leaving before and female winners of the trials got Champion Kelly Slater, 6 times world sunrise one day with injured surfers to compete in the main event of the champion Stephanie Gilmour plus a host courtesy of the Box! Margaret River had Margaret River Pro. The 2019 winners of other elite surfers. several “memories” in 2019 that will were Mia McCarthy and Jacob Willcox This once in a lifetime experience forever feature in highlight reels. giving both athletes the amazing to assist elite surfers to carry their experience of competing against the These moments create Block Buster from the secure athlete area world’s best surfers in one of the best days – viewed by millions online or via to the beach will have been a lifelong surfing locations in the world. Fox sports. Viewing stats for a single and unforgettable experience for those Saturday at Margaret River still holds the that were involved. 2019 WSL record for the most amount of traffic, for an event, on a single day. 26 local young surfers from the Margaret River High School, local board riding Let’s hope these moments continue – club and invitees were involved in the the stage has been set with a 2-year Caddy Program. extension to the event – bring on 2020!!

2019 MRP STATISTICS

12.7M 77M HOURS OF VIDEO CONTENT SOCIAL MEDIA IMPRESSIONS, CONSUMED ONLINE 61M VIA FACEBOOK

2.7M 30K+ LIVE VIEWERS ON WSL SPECTATORS ACROSS WEB/APP/FACEBOOK THE 5 DAY WINDOW

135+ COUNTRIES INCLUDED IN GLOBAL BROADCAST, OVER 15 GLOBAL NETWORKS

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RISING TIDE CLIMATE DEPARTMENT OF WHALEBONE LONGBOARD CLASSIC LOCAL GOVERNMENT, The Rising Tide Program is part of the CHANGE EVENT The Whalebone Classic was born in 1998 after local longboarder SPORT AND CULTURAL WSL Girls Program, and is aimed at The Climate Change Event is a new Peter Dunn, discovered a whale’s rib bone immersed in the surf female surfers aged between 12 to 18 initiative involving a collaboration INDUSTRIES GROMPRIX years. In an effort to inspire the next at Isolators Reef, Cottesloe, and decided to host a longboarding between Surfing WA, the Shire of The Department of Local Government, generation of female athletes, clinics Augusta Margaret River and local Sport and Cultural Industries Gromprix is competition in memory of the whale’s spirit. are held at every Championship Tour environmental groups. This initiative a one-day event that included: event, and aims to break down some of was developed in response to feedback This unique event not only attracts The 2019 Whalebone Classic winners 4500 Estimated spectators over the barriers that women and young girls • provided to the event organisers • a surf session with Surfing Australia some of the best male and female for the WSL divisions were local surfers, the three day event period have in the world line-up. High Performance Centre Coach, around carbon footprints, environmental longboarders in the world, but also Jack Medland (Marmion, WA/AUS) Clancy Dawson; 136 Competitors entries in The Rising Tides initiative will clear out impacts, and degradation of coastal caters for hundreds of local competitors and Georgia Young (Swanbourne, • amateur divisions, aged 11 – 70 some of the most popular surf spots environments. • a session with Jason Patchell, who compete in the various community WA/AUS). As well as the WSL LQS around the world and connect young Surfing Australia Sports divisions. The Whalebone Longboard event, the Whalebone Classic saw 14 20 World Surf League LQS The format included a full day workshop • athletes with current Championship Tour Psychologist, working on elite Classic forms part of the 7 event World amateur divisions run and won. The division entries – following on from 2 previous half day competitors. Female surfers of all ages performance psychology techniques; Longboard Professional Tour. Now in 2018 Whalebone Classic brought seminars aimed at focusing participants 21 Branded posts across social and skill levels were able to participate and it’s 22nd year the Whalebone Classic, together over 130 professional and • media to combined audience alongside World Champions and elite on achievable outcomes for the has become an integral part of the amateur longboarders come in a of $95k level female surfers at the community around climate change. • surf coaching sessions led by community and the WA surfing calendar. true festival atmosphere, with strong Surfing WA coaches Luke Campbell, Margaret River Pro. corporate support, and great community 4 Nights of social functions Over 100 enthusiasts attended the Ian MacPherson and Damon Hayes. A unique component of The Whalebone • engagement. across the competition weekend The Margaret River event included professionally hosted day, that included Classic are the social and networking , , presentations from some of the world’s The training day attracts the most events that are available across the Courtney Conologue, Bronte Macaulay leading climate change scientists. A talented junior competitive surfers from weekend. The Business of Surfing, and other current Championship comprehensive list of actions were all five State Talent Squad training unique to ‘Whalebone’ is a networking Tour athletes. collated at the conclusion of the day, regions, bringing them together in what event where guests are entertained and designed to be actioned within the is considered by many to be the most engaged with stories behind some of With over 26 local girls taking to the community over the following 12 months. comprehensive training program for the world’s most iconic and respected solid line-up at Surfers Point, they put surfers in the state. This year in Margaret surfing legends. This year we were This initiative was both timely and well on an impressive show, dropping in on River a total of 42 young male and privileged to present Barton Lynch, the some of the world’s best females and received by the local community and female surfers attended the weekend. 1988 World Surfing Champion. The being inspired to take their surfing to the successfully repositioned the event to night was supported by 120 people, and next level. be a leader in issues beyond surfing. SURFING WA JUNIOR raised over $4,500 for charity. STATE CHAMPION PRESENTATIONS Surfing utilised the congregation of junior athletes and families in the South West to conduct the Junior State Champion Presentations across multiple divisions, and award 2 outstanding GromPrix athletes. While the state champions were determined by the Junior State Surfing Titles. These presentations were well supported by our junior surfers and their families.

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Owr the years Surfing WA has developed a diverse array of specialty events that cater for our increasing number of competitive surfers. Conducted throughout the State these events create a unique opportunity along the development pathway for participants to engage in competitive surfing.

These competitions fall alongside a NORTH FREO STAND UP refreshing drinks on offer at Canteen and host of club run events that also allow Island Market, surf market stalls, live DJ’s, opportunity for West Australian’s to SURF SHOP ROTTNEST skate demonstrations, treasure hunts and compete in the chosen discipline, from SUP CLASSIC, an AirAsia expression session. the Sunshine Surf Masters in Geraldton PRESENTED BY 2019 SUNSMART to the Yallingup Malibu Classic, which is SUNSMART testament to the strength and capacity of SCHOOL the boardrider club network in WA. Western Australia’s iconic and SURFING TITLES picturesque Rottnest Island hosted ROOM some of Australia’s best stand up The SunSmart School Surfing Titles SURF LEAGUE (SUP) talent in April, is one of WA’s largest participation with the North Freo Stand Up Surf based events of the year, with over The Surf Boardroom Surf League is Shop Rottnest Classic taking place at 900 secondary students pulling on Western Australia’s longest running Strickland Bay. Competitors converged their wetsuits and taking part in five and most prestigious inter-club surfing on WA’s favourite holiday island from regional and five metropolitan qualifying competition, that first ran way back right across the State and as far afield events. The SunSmart School Surfing in 1986. 2019 celebrated the 27th as New South Wales and Queensland to Titles offers a unique opportunity for anniversary of this iconic event, which compete in WA’s biggest SUP students, both male and female, to surf pits club against club and mate against surfing event. and bodyboard with their schoolmates mate, in a tournament that has become and peers in a safe, relaxed and fun a rite of passage for many of WA’s best CORSAIRE AVIATION environment. The Titles also provide a and most aspiring surfers. This year saw KING OF THE POINT unique stepping stone for students to 7 clubs battle it out for bragging rights reach higher levels of competition. The as WA’s best competitive club. Surfing has a rich history along the winning teams qualified to represent WA metropolitan beaches, with the waves and their school at the Surf Dive ‘n Ski TAJ’S SMALL FRIES off Trigg Point launching the careers Australian Junior Surfing Titles, taking on Taj’s Small Fries presented by the City of of many of WA’s very best surfers the best surfing schools from across the Busselton saw over 100 of the country’s over the years. The King of the Point country in Margaret River in December. most talented junior surfers flocking to first ran at Trigg back in 1979 and ’s hometown of Yallingup in boasts an impressive honour roll of January competing on the same waves past winners including Mike McAuliffe he grew up surfing as a grommet. Since (Margaret River), Dave Macaulay 2006 surfers from across the planet (Gracetown), Jake Paterson (Yallingup), have made the journey to Yallingup, Luke Campbell (Margaret River), Claire chasing one of Australia’s most coveted Bevilacqua (Yallingup) and Jacob Willcox junior surfing titles. Run in honour of (Margaret River) to name a few. This year WA’s most successful surfer, Taj’s Small saw Taj Burrow (Yallingup) compete in Fries provided three-days of non-stop his maiden King of the Point event, after stoke as the event celebrated it’s 14th two-decades on tour. There was plenty of consecutive year. action in and out of the water with heaps of activities and entertainment for the whole family. As well as exciting surfing matchups, there was amazing food and

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2019 WOOLWORTHS 2019 VOTLE WETSUITS WA JUNIOR SURFING TITLES WA SURF MASTERS TITLES U/18 JUNIOR BOYS STATE CHAMPION OPEN MEN STATE CHAMPION Finn Cox (Margaret River) Pascal Hutchinson (Sorrento)

U/18 JUNIOR GIRLS STATE CHAMPION OPEN WOMEN STATE CHAMPION Emma Cattlin (Yallingup) April McPherson (Mandurah) U/16 CADET BOYS STATE CHAMPION U/21 PRO JUNIOR STATE CHAMPION Jack Mickle (Trigg) Cyrus Cox (Margaret River) U/16 CADET GIRLS STATE CHAMPION O/35 MASTERS MEN STATE CHAMPION Zali Hewson (Margaret River) Josh Harrington (Golden Bay) U/14 GROM BOYS STATE CHAMPION O/35 MASTERS WOMENS STATE CHAMPION Macklin Flynn (Margaret River) Carly Bruce (North Beach) U/14 GROM GIRLS STATE CHAMPION O/40 MASTERS STATE CHAMPION Ruby Berry (Augusta) Paul Dupuy (Albany) U/12 MICRO GROMS STATE CHAMPION O/45 GRAND MASTERS STATE CHAMPION Maverick Wilson (Wannanup) Paul Paterson (City Beach) O/50 LEGENDS STATE CHAMPION Brad Cowan (Margaret River) O/55 KAHUNAS STATE CHAMPION Barrie McKinnon (Dunsborough) O/60 DUKES STATE CHAMPION Barrie McKinnon (Dunsborough)

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2019 NORTH FREO STAND UP 2019 VOLTE WETSUITS SURF SHOP WA SUP TITLES WA LONGBOARD TITLES OPEN MEN STATE CHAMPION OPEN MEN STATE CHAMPION Chris Twomey (Karrinyup) Jack Medland (Marmion) OPEN WOMEN STATE CHAMPION OPEN WOMEN STATE CHAMPION Susannah Wilson (Cottesloe) Georgia Young (Perth) 10FT MEN’S STATE CHAMPION OPEN MEN’S LOGGER STATE CHAMPION Scott McKercher (Margaret River) Jack Medland (Marmion) 10FT WOMEN’S STATE CHAMPION OPEN WOMEN’S LOGGER STATE CHAMPION Susannah Wilson (Cottesloe) Georgia Young (Perth) UNDER 18 JUNIORS STATE CHAMPION U/18 JUNIOR BOYS STATE CHAMPION Nick Daw (Mosman Park) Jacob McIvor (Rockingham) OVER 40 MEN’S STATE CHAMPION U/18 JUNIOR GIRLS STATE CHAMPION Chris Twomey (Karrinyup) Zali Corry (Mandurah) OVER 40 WOMEN STATE CHAMPION OVER 40 MEN STATE CHAMPION Narrelle Kuppers (Margaert River) Scott Trew (Gabbadah) OVER 50 MEN STATE CHAMPION OVER 40 WOMEN STATE CHAMPION Ian Ausden (Claremont) Claire Edwards (Dunsborough) OVER 40 MEN’S LOGGER STATE CHAMPION 2019 SUNSMART Ryan Egan (Mandurah) WA BODYBOARD TITLES OVER 45 MEN STATE CHAMPION OPEN MEN STATE CHAMPION Kevin Anderson (North Fremantle) Ben Veitch (Margaret River) OVER 50 MEN STATE CHAMPION OPEN WOMEN STATE CHAMPION Kevin Anderson (North Fremantle) Bronwyn Fricke (Swanbourne) OVER 50 WOMEN STATE CHAMPION UNDER 18 JUNIOR BOYS STATE CHAMPION Samantha Vanderford (Lancelin) Ziggy Bullock (Margaret River) OVER 55 MEN STATE CHAMPION UNDER 16 CADET BOYS STATE CHAMPION Mike Neunuebel (Denmark) Max McGregor (Margaret River) OVER 60 MEN STATE CHAMPION UNDER 14 GROM BOYS STATE CHAMPION Bill Gibson (Margaret River) Eddie Graham (Mandurah) OVER 65 MEN STATE CHAMPION UNDER 21 PRO JUNIOR STATE CHAMPION Stan Davies (Daglish) Josh De Legh (Scarborough) OVER 70 MEN STATE CHAMPION OVER 35 MASTERS STATE CHAMPION Tony Harrison (Albany) Mark Sharman (Halls Head)

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Surfing Western Australia Incorporated Surfing Western Australia Incorporated Statement of Financial Position Statement of Income and Expenditure As at 30 June 2019 For the Year ended 30 June 2019

NOTE 2019 2018 NOTE 2019 2018 $ $ $ $ Revenue CURRENT ASSETS Coaching Income 611,408 516,443 Cash 1(d) 1,120,490 1,147,363 Competition Income 399,270 295,239 Receivables 2 226,162 915,142 Margaret River Pro 2019 Income 2,475,019 2,524,891 Prepayments 17, 073 32,435 State Teams Income 50,748 49,787 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 1,363,725 2,094,941 Grants and Sponsorship 380,276 345,381 Membership 29,358 29,969 NON - CURRENT ASSETS High Performance Income 122,846 117,322 Property, Plant and Equipment 3 141,404 160,563 Administration Income 205,000 270,000 TOTAL NON - CURRENT ASSETS 141,404 160,563 Sale of Assets – 18,088 TOTAL ASSETS 1,505,129 2,255,505 Interest Received 20,039 10 ,934 All other incomes 155 46,448 CURRENT LIABILITIES 4,294,119 4,224 ,500 Trade and Other Payables 4 122,678 939,825 Expenditure Financial and Tax Liabilities 5 11,292 7,686 Coaching Expenses 422,045 406,955 Income in Advance 149,639 160,415 Competition Expenses 255,221 356,228 Payroll Liabilities 113,060 125,469 Margaret River Pro 2019 Expenses 2,434,888 2,465,002 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 396,669 1,233,395 State Teams and Expenses 64,974 72,348 High Performance Expenditure 84,342 98,607 NON - CURRENT LIABILITIES Disposal of Assets 2,502 – TOTAL LIABILITIES 396,669 1,233,395 All Other Expenses 943,795 794,449 NET ASSETS 1,108,460 1,022,109 4,207,768 4,193,589

EQUITY Operating Profit 86,351 30,911 Opening Balance 934,909 903,998 Net Income for the Year 86,351 30,911 Net Profit 86,351 30,911 Revaluation Reserve 87,200 87,200 TOTAL EQUITY 1,108,460 1,022,109

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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Surfing Western Australia Incorporated Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2019

1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (e) Property Plant & Equipment This financial report is a special purpose financial report prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements of the Leasehold improvements and office equipment are carried at cost less, where applicable, accumulated depreciation. Associations Incorporation Act (2015). The Board has determined that the Association is not a reporting entity. The depreciable amount of all fixed assets are depreciated over the useful lives of the assets to the association commencing The financial report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (2015) and from the time the asset is held ready for use. the following Australian Accounting Standards: Leasehold improvements are amortised over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives (a) Basis of Preparation of the improvements. Property is held at fair value with any unrealised movements being recognised in the revaluation reserve. Valuation by an AASB 112 Income Taxes independent third party has been used to obtain fair value. AASB 1031 Materiality (f) Receivables AASB 110 Events after the Balance Sheet Date Trade receivables are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less a provision for any unco lllectible debts. AASB 117 Leases An estimate for doubtful debts is made when collection of the full amount is no longer probable. Bad debts are written-off No other applicable Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations or other authoritative pronouncements of the as incurred. Australian Accounting Standards Board have been applied. (g) Trade and Other Payables The financial report has been prepared on an accrual basis and is based on historic costs and does not take into account Liabilities for trade creditors and other amounts are carried at cost, which 1s th e fair value of the consideration to be paid in the changing money values or, except where specifically stated, current valuations of non- current assets. future for goods and services received. The following material accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period unless otherwise stated have been adopted in the preparation of this financial report. (h) Revenue Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the entity and the revenue can be (b) Financial Position reliably measured. The financial report has been prepared on an accrual basis of accounting including the historical cost convention and the going concern assumption. The directors believe the adoption of the going concern basis is justified. (i) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not (c) Leases recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition Leases of fixed assets, where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset, but not the legal of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the Statement of Financial Position are shown ownership, are transferred to the association, are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised, recording an asset inclusive of GST. and a liability equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values. leased assets are depreciated on a straight- line basis over their estimated useful lives where it is likely that the Association will obtain (j) Employee Benefits ownership of the asset or over the term of the lease. Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability Provision is made for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to balance date. These benefits include and the lease interest expense for the period. wages and salaries, annual leave, and long service leave. Liabilities arising in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave, Lease payments under operating leases where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor are charged as and any other employee entitlements expected to be settled within twelve months of the reporting date are measured at their expenses in the periods in which they are incurred nominal amounts. Employee benefits, expenses and revenues arising in respect of wages and salaries, non-monetary benefits, annual leave, (d) Cash and Cash Equivalents long service leave, and other leave entitlements, are charged against profits on a net basis in their respective categories. Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments Contributions are made by the association to an employee superannuation fund and are charged as expenses when incurred. with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts: Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet.

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Surfing Western Australia Incorporated Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2019

NOTE 2019 2018 $ $

2. RECEIVABLES Current Trade Debtors 222,927 915,142 Other Debtors 3,235 – Total Trade and Other Receivables 226,162 915,142

3. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Plant & Equipment Plant & Equipment 347,419 354,813 Less Accumulated Depreciation (206,015) (194,249) Total Property, Plant & Equipment 141,404 160,563

4. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES Current Sundry Creditors 51,223 44,099 Trade Creditors 71,455 895,727 Total Trade and Other Payables 122,678 939,826

5. FINANCIAL AND TAX LIABILITIES Current Credit Card - Visa 10,741 – GST Liability – 7506 FBT Liability 551 180 11,292 7,686

Surfing WA would like to acknowledge the photographers that have captured the essence of surfing throughout 2019 and made these available to SWA.

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