ANNUAL REPORT CONTENTS MISSION

Mission 1 High performance 18 To promote participation, Organisational highlights 2 International events 20 interest and achievement

High performance and International events 22 in for the West event pathway 3 International events 23 Australian community. CEO's report 4 Specialty Event Series 24 Chairman's report 7 National Event Series 25 WHO WE ARE Board members 8 State Event Series 26

Surfing WA surf school 10 2018 Woolworths WA Surfing WA is the governing body of surfing in the State surf schools network 11 Junior Surfing Titles 28 state since 1964, covering all board riding codes including short boarding, long boarding, body Coaches and officials 12 2018 HIF Pro Am Series 28 boarding and stand up paddle boarding. Coaches by Region 12 2018 North Freo Stand Up surf shop WA SUP titles 31 Surfing and our community 13 WHAT WE DO 2018 SunSmart Bodyboard Titles 31 Surfing WA membership 14 2018 HIF WA Longboard Titles 31 Surfing WA 15 Surfing WA seeks to encourage, promote, advance Financials 32 and administer the sport of surfing in WA. The Communications 16 Sponsors 37 organization is actively involved in all levels of the Boardrider clubs 17 industry; 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 WESTERN

2 SURFING WA Annual Report 2018 1 ORGANISATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS HIGH PERFORMANCE AND EVENT PATHWAY

Event Pathway Talent ID Pathway

J J International Surfing Events J J World Surfing Titles J J J National Squad Programs J Tour J J J National Team Programs J World Qualifying Series pro J Surfing WA maintained its ranking A further 17% growth Surfing WA Surf School educated J ISA World Surfing Games as the number one deliverer of the on social media followers over 30,000 participants across SurfGroms program nationally. from 2017. all boardriding codes. J J J National Surfing Events J State Team Camps and J J Australian Junior Titles Professional Development J 4 J Pro Juniors Opportunities for Coaches

J J State High Performance Training Sessions Including Event Coaching and Strength and Conditioning. J J Total of 12 Surfers Rescue 365 3 x WA Junior surfers made up Mike McAuliffe appointed as a coach J State Surfing Titles J WAIS and department of Sport J courses delivered educating 156 3 of 12 athletes in the 2018 Team for Team Australia at the 2018 ISA J Grom Prix Event and Recreation Developing J 3 participants on board rescue and Australia at the 2018 ISA World World Junior Championships J State Talent Squad Champtions Workshop J critical life saving skills Junior Championships J National Sporting Organisation Coaching and Strength and Conditioning Training Workshops for Athletes, Parents and Coaches.

J J J State Wide Performance J School surfing titles J Clinics with Surfing WA High J Specialty surfing events 2 Performance Coaches

Launch of the new Surfing WA Surfing WA delivers weekly Surfing WA supports a total J J J Local and Junior Boardriders J Local Athlete Talent Squads with Surf School website EDMs (or e-newsletters) to over of 31 boardriding clubs Surfing WA Licensed Surf Schools 17,000 subscribers throughout WA Club Competitions 1 and Club Coaches

J J J SunSmart Learn to Surf Programs J Wahu and Modified School Entry and Surfgroms with Surfing WA Competitions level Licensed Surf Schools

Surfing WA now runs a total of Two individual athlete Maintained our ranking as the 4 international surfing events, sponsorships offered through leading sporting association in with the Creation of two new WA Institute of Sport Social Media following WSL QS1000’s.

2 SURFING WA Annual Report 2018 3 CEO'S REPORT

Surfing WA injected over $4m into I must thank and acknowledge the Welcome to our 2017/18 Annual Report Amongst other highlights was the Surfing WA continued the continued development of the efforts of our staff. Surfing WA employ as we reflect on what has been another continued success of the Surfers to expand surfing’s sport via programs, events and surfer some of the most committed and Rescue 365 program delivering life- successful and eventful 12-month period. pathway initiatives whilst managing skilled individuals our members could regional footprint saving skills to over 170 recreational to improve slightly our overall hope for. Guided in my absence by Tim surfers through-out WA and the with over 65% of financial position. Thirsk, staff efforts over the past year Whilst we were reminded of the Whilst opportunity to access surfing establishment of WA’s first Surfing organized activity in absorbing the additional work load challenge of delivering outcomes in WA has never been greater, we Museum in partnership with Aravina The many partnerships we keep and pressures have been exceptional. now occurring in in the changing and unpredictable also celebrate the fact that female Winery. The success of the museum in our bid to deliver and promote environment that is surfing – equally, participation in surfing is at an has been evident via the thousands of surfing are all so highly valued. Board members of Surfing WA led by Regional WA. our capacity to continue to achieve all-time high. people who have visited the location. The support provided by the WA Chairman Mike Best, have again been our planned strategic and operational Government (Department of local pivotal in the overall success of the Over the past year Surfing WA has Continued growth across our outcomes, despite these challenges, Government, Sport and Cultural Organization. We must acknowledge delivered 26 surfing events to cater for social media and other electronic was a credit to the Board, staff and Industries) is most appreciated as and thank these highly skilled people the demand created by surfers of all platforms has meant our capacity to volunteers involved. is the support from our Principal who volunteer hundreds of hours in ages, abilities and disciplines. Regional communicate to the broader public partners, Healthway, SunSmart and promoting, advancing and creating Surfing WA continued to expand WA played host to over half of those whilst at the same time promoting our the RAC. The contributions from our opportunities for Surfing in WA. surfing’s regional footprint with events at some of our most iconic partners has never been greater. over 65% of organized activity surfing locations. Strategically our various Program and Event based now occurring in Regional WA. The intention of delivering 1 professional Financially the Organization remains partners has again been noted and organization will continue to ensure surfing event per each code was strong, posting a modest surplus for its appreciated by our membership and 9 successive year. the Organization as a whole. that this trend continues – supporting achieved – not only meeting our Mark Lane schools, clubs and individuals in objective of developing the sport in CEO regional WA into the future. WA but also adding millions of dollars to our state’s economy.

4 SURFING WA Annual Report 2018 5 CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

Hello again members and friends, it is my great pleasure to present the 2018 Chairman’s Report for Surfing WA.

2018 has been a very challenging year As most members will already I sincerely thank Mark and Tim and the for Surfing WA on a number of fronts. know, there were a couple of shark crew for their wonderful efforts again Firstly and most importantly our CEO encounters with recreational surfers this year. Mark Lane has been quite seriously ill near Gracetown during the event, Governance of Surfing WA continues for much of the year. Marks tenacity, along with general heightened shark to be overseen by a very strong Board positivity and courage while dealing activity due to a number of whale made up of representatives from the with his illness and treatment has been strandings in the area at the time. sport as well as independent directors. an inspiration to everyone around him, Faced with this unprecedented set The Board currently has a great mix and I’m sure all members will join with of conditions the of skills which I believe will see the me in wishing Mark, his wife Sharon made the only decision they could Association continue to thrive and and his family all the best during his in the circumstances, which was to grow into the future. continuing recuperation. abandon the Pro. Sadly Roger Goodwin will reach the Not surprisingly, this led to a number of end of his maximum 6-year term as Mark left some big shoes to fill during meetings between Surfing WA and the SUP representative at the 2018 AGM his periods of sick leave, and these State Government to discuss the shark and is not able to stand for re-election. were very ably filled by Acting CEO issue and what can be done about I would like to take this opportunity Tim Thirsk and the Surfing WA team it. I’m pleased to report that these to thank Roger for his insight and of Justin Majeks, Tom Dickson, Neil discussions have been very positive contribution on the Board over the last Thompson, Sharon Lane, Brooke and fruitful, and we are now working 6 years and wish him all the very best Sinclair and Katja Verreydt. Although with the Government on a number into the future. no-one can replace Laney I’m very of measures designed to improve proud of the way the team rose to the the safety of our members and other In spite of the challenges we faced challenge and kept the organisation ocean users. in 2018 I believe Surfing WA remains going in his absence, and I would like to as strong as ever, and I look forward We look forward to the return of the Pro thank them sincerely for their efforts. to seeing what the future holds as to Margaret River in May/June 2019, we work towards our vision where As I write this I’m pleased to report that and we are continuing to work with the “EVERY WEST AUSTRALIAN VALUES Mark is now officially on the mend and World Surf League and Tourism WA SURFING”. back in the office most days. We look to try and secure a new contract for forward to welcoming him back to full- a Championship Tour event in WA in time work in the near future. 2020 and beyond.

I look forward to The second big challenge for Surfing Other than these significant challenges seeing what the future WA in 2018 was the cancellation of the it has been a normal, busy year for the part-way through holds as we work crew at Surfing WA, delivering over Mike Best the event. 33,000 hours of surf tuition, managing Chairman towards our vision and running 30+ events up and down where “every West the WA coast, and generally doing a Australian values great job representing and advocating for the sport of surfing in this State. surfing”.

6 SURFING WA Annual Report 2018 7 BOARD MEMBERS

Mike Best Warrick Hazeldine Jane Seman Roger Goodwin Jarrah Calder Steve Becker Chairman Warrick Hazeldine is a co-founder of Jane Seman runs her own strategic Roger Goodwin has had a love of a Jarrah Calder has been exposed to Steve Becker is an active member Mike Best enjoyed a successful career successful corporate PR company marketing consultancy, ThinkTribe broad range of water sports since early surfing from an early age, having grown of the longboard community, as as a civil engineer and retired as CEO Cannings Purple. He has extensive and has over 20 years experience in days of boating with his family. Taking up in the Margaret River region. Jarrah a judge, competition director, of Wood and Grieve Engineers, a large experience in investor, media, marketing, strategy and research. She up in the early eighties, started competing in Surfing WA competitor and social surfer. Steve national consulting firm, in June 2012. government, stakeholder and has worked in strategic roles for a Roger was lucky enough to travel and events in 2006 and has represented judges and participates in various WA Since then he has joined the boards of community relations advising Boards, number of Perth advertising agencies compete in several Events. the State in both short boarding and longboard events throughout the year a number of not-for-profit organisations leaders and senior executives. He and was Executive Director Consumer Roger sat on the steering committee long boarding on multiple occasions, including the Surfing WA State Titles, and privately owned companies. Mike has provided clients with strategic Marketing at Tourism WA. Jane is a of Windsurfing WA and is a foundation his major achievements include Whalebone Classic and Yal Mal. Steve has been a keen surfer from a young management consulting advice and keen surfer who lives in Margaret River members of SUPWA (Stand Up Paddle winning multiple state rounds, 2012 can often be found surfing with his son age until an injury forced his early high-level crisis/issues counsel for with her two surf mad grommets. She WA). He started stand up paddle eight Over 35 State Longboard champion at Cottesloe, Avalon, Secret Harbour, retirement from the sport. He has almost 20 years. He enjoys spending is also an ex professional windsurfer years ago and has been hooked ever and 2010 Australian University Wedge Island, Denmark, down South since rediscovered the thrill of surfing, time with his wife and two daughters and was ranked 3rd in the world for since, reigniting his passion for water Longboard Champion. Jarrah’s is or wherever else there are waves to this time from the relative safety of a teaching them to surf, playing women's wavesailing. sports, SUP Surfing and competition. currently employed at Basketball WA be had. longboard. basketball and travelling. to oversee governance, compliance and funding for all WA basketball Associations and Clubs.

Sam Dundas Matt Woods Caty Price Luke Wyllie Sam Dundas is an Executive Counsel Matt Woods is the National Leader Caty Price is a freelance TV presenter, Luke Wyllie is the founder and director at the global law firm, Herbert Smith of Restructuring Services at KPMG producer & journalist with over 14 of Corsaire Aviation with 20 years’ Freehills. He has had experience both Australia. He has over 22 years of years experience in the media. She experience in both domestic and as a front end transactional lawyer experience in the areas of financial made her name as a frontline sports international flying, Luke holds multiple jet in London and also as a litigator in restructuring, operational restructuring reporter for Network Ten while endorsements including global xrs, super Australia dealing with a wide variety of and insolvency services. He has regularly fronting live broadcasts long range jet and hawker 800/900 mid- contractual disputes, and he brings successfully restructured a number for Big Bash cricket, basketball, sized business jet. Luke not only holds that broad ranging experience to of high profile companies in Australia, netball and swimming. Caty has a Australian CASA fixed wing and helicopter the board. Sam has been a surfer for specialising in mining, oil and gas, true passion for surfing, pushing licences but also American FAA atpl over 30 years and is a passionate engineering, property and retail. promotion of the sport wherever airline licence. Luke is a mad keen surfer advocate for all aspects of surfing Outside work Matt is busy raising three possible. She has covered the Drug who combines his passions by using life and issues affecting the surfing children and enjoys his footy, cricket, Aware Pro for six years and profiled aeroplanes and helicopters to access community. fishing and surfing. the world's elite as well as WA's best remote locations and big wave sights and brightest stars. across WA. When he's not in the water or the sky he is spending time with his wife and two children

8 SURFING WA Annual Report 2018 9 SURFING WA SURF SCHOOL STATE SURF SCHOOLS NETWORK

Surfing in Western Australia continues to be an area of interest > Network spanning from Karratha to Esperance In 2018 the spread of surfing schools continues for all ages. This year saw over 30,000 participants educated through at 16 iconic beach locations to grow each year, fulfilling Surfing WA’s strategic the School of Surfing Western Australia, across all boardriding codes. objective to offer the greatest number of people > State surf school network delivered instruction the chance to access and engage in surfing. to over 65,000 people throughout WA. During the 2017/18 season, Surfing Western Australia maintained our ranking as the number one provider of the SurfGroms Western Australia has a diverse population > State surf school network deals in excess of weekend and school holiday programs across Australia. spanning over a vast coastline, Surfing WA aims 100 primary and high schools statewide to provide for all community members regardless The School of Surfing WA education ● Providing programs to allow The school continues to of age, ability, location or ethnicity. and participation programs continue to participants to achieve their desired operate out of 4 locations aid Surfing WA in achieving various key competency level including: strategic objectives including: ● Promoting life-long involvement 1 Trigg ● Providing the opportunity for as in surfing, ocean awareness and 2 Mullaloo many people as possible to share beach safety 3 Leighton our passion for surf riding 4 Rottnest This year the school educated over 30,000 people through SunSmart Learn to Surf, SunSmart Learn to Cracker Jack SUP and SurfGroms, representing Paddle sports Karratha consistency on the previous years numbers.

Exmouth Adventure Co. Surf School PRIMARY & HIGH SCHOOLS Exmouth attending in term education programs 70 Midwest Surf School Geraldton A Glassy Day Surf School PARTICIPANTS EDUCATED Geraldton through Learn to Surf and SurfGrom programs 32,117 delivered by Surfing WA Scarborough Surf School Scarborough & Leighton Surfing WA Surf School Trigg, Rottnest, Leighton & Mullaloo DAYS OF OPERATION Perth Stand Up Big Wave Paddle School Surfing School 363 North Fremantle Mandurah Mandurah Josh Palmateer Surf Lessons Participation by gender Surf Academy Mandurah Margaret River Margaret River FEMALE MALE Surf School Twilight School of % % Margaret River Yallingup Surf Surf Esperance 53 47 Ryan Hardy School School Yallingup Margaret River Due South Surf School Albany South Coast Surfing Lessons Denmark

10 SURFING WA Annual Report 2018 11 SURFING AND OUR COMMUNITY

COACHES AND OFFICIALS

Surfing WA continues to accredit all nationally qualified coaches and officials in the state. NoTxtNoWrecks Surfers Rescue 365 Department of Primary The #NoTxtNoWrecks message hits The Surfers Rescue 365 program aims Industries and Regional close to home for the Surfing WA to minimize the inherent risk of beach Development Judging & Officials STATS: Coaching STATS: community as supporters, members and ocean related sports through the Surfing WA has recently formed a > 2 international judging and > 46 new coaches trained through and staff alike spent countless hours provision of free training to the large partnership with the Department of officiating courses ran Surfing WA courses in 2018 roadtripping along the beautiful West community of recreational surf riders Fisheries to further enhance ocean Australian Coast each year. This in WA. safety. > +200 registered judges statewide > 6 Level 1 coaching courses delivered message is especially relevant to the in 2018 Launched in June 2018 with support Following a member survey conducted Engaging a Judging Coordinator for the fourth year running, young adult surfing enthusiasts, who from Surf Life Saving WA, the short in June there was an overwhelming Surfing WA ensures the continued development and Surfing WA ran 6 introductory coaching courses across are statistically at a higher risk, and course provides surfers with the response for Surfing WA to be a retention of quality officials. The development of officials regional and metropolitan WA in the past 12 months, as who spend more time on WA roads opportunity to do a free CPR and board voice for surfers on the issue of shark remains in the Surfing WA pathway, providing opportunities well as multiple development courses. Development and travelling to regional breaks and remote rescue training. mitigation. for judges and officials to gain experience at all levels of retention of learn to surf and elite level coaches remains comps. competition, from grass roots right through to working at the a strategic priority, to keep up with the number of new The first instalments of the program In recent developments Surfing WA Surfing WA’s partnership with RAC has elite level with World Tour judges. surf schools affiliating and demand for high performance took place on Perth metro beaches has been invited to be a participating seen great success across 2017/18 coaching. with the support of the Department of member of a newly formed Ministerial Surfing WA ran 2 international judging and officiating and is set to continue into 2018, Sport and Recreation as well as local Reference Group. Providing us with an courses throughout 2018, further increasing the number of utilizing the NoTxtNoWreck campaign government partners. opportunity to relay such feedback. It is nationally accredited judges in the state. to encourage safe driving practices. planned to continue to consult with our By the end of 2018 the program Surfing WA will continue to spread clubs, schools and membership base to will have provided courses in Town the road safety message as far and collect opinion. of Cambridge, City of Stirling, City wide as possible into 2018, with a of Joondalup, Mandurah, Shire of range of activities across multiple Exmouth, Shire of Augusta-Margaret platforms. Be sure to keep an eye out River and City of Albany. MID WEST 6% for the #NoTxtNoWrecks message PILBRA 1.5% both on and off the beach, at Surfing The program is set to revisit these GREAT SOUTHERN 6.5% WA events as well as in TV and other bases and spread across the state advertisements. over the summer and well into 2018 .received support from department PEEL 7.5% of fisheries to sustain the program for the next 3 years.

Coaches by Region

Surfing WA will continue to spread the road safety message as far and wide as possible into 2018, with a range of activities across SOUTH WEST 26% multiple platforms.

METRO 52.5% 12 Surfing WA SURFING WA MEMBERSHIP

Surfing WA continues to grow its community reach each year, membership network maintaining a solid membership base throughout metropolitan and regional locations. 2,321 Through Surfing WA competitive Australia female open champion selected in the inaugural Olympics 116,356 members and boardrider club network, > squad. Statewide Competitive Mikaela Greene (Yallingup) won Social Network Members the total competitive membership the 2018 Drug Aware Trials for the > Maverick Wilson (Wannanup) Members is estimated to be at 2,321 across Margaret River Pro Won 2018 Billabong Parko’s Grom the state. In addition to competitive > Emma Caitlin (Mandurah) in the Stomp, Currimundi QLD members, Surfing WA estimates the top 3 of the ISA World Titles > Georgia Young (Perth) won WSL number social members participating > 21st annual Whalebone Longboard 67,165 in SunSmart Learn to Surf or SunSmart Seth Van Haeften (Margaret River) 17,000+ in the top 3 to represent Australia Classic, Cottesloe WA. Learn to SUP programs to be at 67,165 Statewide Surf School in the of the ISA World Titles > Seth Van Haeften and Jed E-Newsletter subscribers across the state. Participants > Cyrus Cox (Margaret River) in the Gradisen (Margaret River Senior Comprised of competitive members, top 3 of the ISA World Titles High school) Under 16 Boys MR social members and an online > Shield audience, Surfing WA communicates Jack Robinson (Margaret River) > Mikaela Greene (Yallingup) with 202,693 people throughout the Won WSL QS 1500 Men's and won QS 6000 Las Americas surfing community. Women's Heroes de Mayo Iquique Pro, Chile Pro Tenerife, Canary Islands WA surfer achievements Archipelago > Jack Robinson (Margaret River) > Dave Macaulay (Gracetown) WA’s Won 2018 Cup at Padang first ever WSL world champion Padang, Indonesia > Felicity Palmateer (Perth) > (Gracetown)

Surfing WA communicates with 202,693 people throughout the surfing community

14 SURFING WA Annual Report 2018 15 COMMUNICATIONS BOARDRIDER CLUBS

Surfing WA continues to grow brand awareness at a state The Surfing WA club network continues to grow, with new club and national level, communicating regularly with all stakeholders affiliations in 2018 and the beginning of initiatives for the formation including members, boardrider clubs, affiliated surf schools, of brand new boardriding clubs, now covering the state from coaches, officials as well as to our learn to surf and event Exmouth and as far south as Albany. participants and our highly engaged digital following. The development of WA’s boardriding The Surfing WA club network also Numbers: The last 12 months have seen Statistics clubs remains a main focus for Surfing played a big part in the roll-out of the > 12 Clubs Participating in the WA. Through the affiliation program, Surfers Rescue 365 program which consistent growth of 17% across > 116,356 Followers across Surfers Rescue 365 program our , Instagram and Twitter. clubs across the state continue to started in 2017. Clubs were crucial in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram > 31 Supported boardrider clubs These platforms allow Surfing WA > have access to the resources and engaging the local surfing community to communicate daily with our 17% growth on social media expertise of Surfing WA, which assist in for the program and have participated > 117 Participants across 12 club stakeholders, but also to reach followers from 2017 club function and growth. in all of the 2018 courses so far adding development days to the success of the program and the broader recreational surfing > 10% growth in e-news database Beyond the ongoing assistance helping to ensure the WA coastline community. In addition, Surfing WA from Surfing WA’s club’s manager, > 17,000+ people communicated remains a safe place to enjoy. mails out weekly e-news with self- affiliated clubs have access to the to weekly via e-news generated content to a database of event assistance program, club Affiliated boardriding clubs provide over 17,000. > 80+ press releases with Surfing grant program and two inter-club Surfing WA with vital insight and WA self generated content Communication with the WA surfing competitions. Affiliated clubs are also feedback from the recreational surfing distributed regionally, nationally community remains a strategic provided with an affiliation pack, to community. Through engagement and internationally priority for Surfing WA, along with the ensure they have the capacity and channels of the Club Presidents increased recognition and awareness resources that allow them to provide breakfast at the Margaret River Pro, of the Surfing WA brand. their respective communities with club surveys and club’s manager opportunities through surfing. communication, this insight enables Surfing WA to continually identify and adapt to the needs of WA Surfers.

Affiliated boardriding clubs provide Surfing WA with vital insight and feedback from the recreational surfing community.

16 SURFING WA Annual Report 2018 17 HIGH PERFORMANCE

Surfing Western Australia's High Performance program continues to deliver world class performance facilitation and development for Western Australian surfers.

The program is regarded a leader in the Statistics country, it serves the West Australian > 5 High Performance regions; coastline via its 5 Department of Local Mid-West, Metropolitan Peel, Government, Sports and Cultural South-West and great Southern. Industries regions including the Mid- > West, Metropolitan, Peel, South-West 2 National Champions and South-Coast. > 19 Individual National Finalists

Our team of highly skilled and > 3 School Sports Junior Surfing experienced high performance National Titles coaches operate across these > 3 Australian Junior Team regions and continue to provide top Selections level coaching assistance to over 220 surfers. The State Talent Squad > National Junior Surfing Team operates as the state’s key junior high Coach appointment of Program performance program with over 40 of Head Coach the state’s most talented junior surfers > 30+ high performance serviced by 12 of the state’s elite high clinics, training sessions and performance coaches and strength development days, state-wide. and conditioning professionals.

The program has again proven successful in the 2018 season with WA achieving 19 individual national finalists, 2 individual national champions, 3 School Sport Surfing National Titles and 3 Australian team selections along with the national junior team coaching selection of our state head coach Mike McAuliffe.” Tom Dickson Sport Development Manager

18 SURFING WA Annual Report 2018 19 INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

Surfing WA Margaret River PRO The 2018 Margaret River Pro was the third and last stop of the statistics Australian leg of the WSL World Championship Tour (WCT) for 2018, following the Quiksilver Pro, Gold Coast and , Bells Beach. 5.3M HOURS 12,000+ SPECTATORS Winners of the Drug Aware Environmental Initiative We took numerous tour groups of video content consumed online WA Trials Surfing WA enforced a strict ban on (disability, youth groups, school across the 5 day window groups) and facilitated our first ever The winners hail from the South West plastic at the event site. An initiative Margaret River township activation, region making their qualification extra happily adopted by our stallholders, with the help of the Esther foundation special for the area. In the men’s merchandise stall and food vendors 6.9K PRESS and Healthway via the Drug Aware 2.3MILLION Dave Delroy-Carr and runner up Kael all adopting alternatives to plastic. message. MENTIONS Walsh and Jack Robinson (all from The Surfer, Corporate VIP area and LIVE VIEWERS Margaret River Hospitality Group’s through global Margaret River) got to compete in CT Department of Local in WSL web/app/facebook silver VIP once again provided a & local coverage event. In the women’s, Mikaela Greene Government, Sport and comfortable and beautiful setting for (Yallingup) secured her spot in the Cultural Industries" competition. athletes, guests and spectators alike. The Gromprix was also enjoyed by North Point kick off Community Events over 40 young surfers, who were all awarded the opportunity to attend 40+ COUNTRIES After back-to-back lay days, the As always, Surfing WA worked closely the development day. Local, National opening of the Margaret River Pro with the local South West community included in global broadcast and International media covered the (14th April 2018) did not disappoint to ensure strong support, involvement competitions unusual circumstances as the world’s best surfers took on and a strong sense of ownership from start to finish providing reach in heavy six-to-eight foot (1.8 - 2.7 metre) was delivered during the event. both positive and negative lights. conditions at North Point. North Point, The site was utilised for peripheral the backup event site known for some events including the Shire Presidents’ of the longest and most intense barrels function, Shire Social Club Evening and in the world, challenged the surfers in the Frontline Services Sundowner. the first seven heats of men’s Round 1 at Stop No. 3 on the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour.

North Point challenged the surfers in the first seven heats of men’s Round 1 at Stop No. 3 on the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour.

20 INTERNATIONAL EVENTS INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

World Surf League (WSL) Whalebone Longboard Classic Surfing Western Australia was pleased to add two more international The Whalebone Classic was born in 1998 after local longboarder Peter events to our calendar in 2018 with the addition of two World Surf Dunn, discovered a whale’s rib bone immersed in the surf at Isolators League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) events in October. and decided to host a competition in memory of the whale’s spirit. The Western Australian Pro Surf Statistics: > $30,000 prize pool Series put the surfing spotlight on the > > 126 entries across both events > 2,000 WSL Qualifying Series Twenty-one years on, the competition As well as the WSL LQS event, the 3500 Estimated spectators over South-West of WA, with consecutive has grown to be one of Western Whalebone Classic saw 14 amateur the three day event period > 8 nations represented including ratings points on offer Men’s and Women’s QS1000 Australia’s most iconic longboard divisions run and won. The 2018 Australia, Italy, , > 120 Competitors entries in competitions running in Mandurah events and a much-loved tradition Whalebone Classic brought together , Indonesia, , amateur divisions, aged 15a-70 and Yallingup from the 13th to 21st within the local community. The 2018 over 130 professional and amateur and Greece. October. edition blessed competitors with longboarders come together in a > 16 World Surf League LQS > division entries The Mandurah Pro and Cape 6 days of competition spectacular winter weather and were true festival atmosphere, with strong greeted to clean 1-2 feet peeling corporate support, great community Naturaliste Pro gave WA's new > 2 local wildcards awarded > 26 Branded posts across social waves along Perth’s metropolitan engagement, and a whole bunch of generation of promising local through boardriding clubs media to combined audience coastline. stoke spread across a broad age surfers the chance to compete in an of 68k demographic. internationally rated event alongside Jack Entwistle (Manly, NSW/AUS) and > 4 Nights of social functions some of the best surfers from across Georgia Young (Swanbourne, WA/AUS) across the competition weekend Australia and throughout the Oceania today etched their names into one of region. Western Australia’s most prestigious and iconic trophies, with victory at the 21st annual Whalebone Longboard Classic.

22 SURFING WA Annual Report 2018 23 SPECIALTY EVENT SERIES

Each of the specialty events offered by Surfing WA creates a unique opportunity along the development pathway, or the chance for participants to engage with competitive surfing.

In addition to these competitions, Stand Up Surf Shop 2018 SunSmart School Surfing WA assisted in running a Rottnest SUP Classic Surfing Titles further 9 successful boardrider club Presented by SunSmart – Surfing WA’s largest participation events, a testament to the strength Competitors travel to an island based event of the year, the SunSmart and capacity of the boardrider club environment rapidly enhancing School Surfing Titles has secondary network in WA. its reputation as a world rated high schools from Geraldton to professional sup event. Esperance nominate over 300 teams Room Surf League of surfers and bodyboarders, with WA’s premier interclub boardriding King of the Point hundreds of students taking part. event. Held at Scarborough beach This iconic event held at Perth’s 9 Clubs battled it out with Margaret premier surfing location attracts River taking top honours some of the states and countries finest competitors. With heaps to do Taj’s Small Fries and see in this three day festival style In its 13th year held in the pristine surfing event. Yallingup area This family friendly event see’s competitors aged 10-16 compete under the watchful eye of retired professional surfer .

NATIONAL EVENT SERIES

Surfing WA hosted 3 events, forming part of National Event Series. All events are The Woolworths Surfer Groms, nudie Australian Boardriders presented by WAHU, Rip Curl Battle opening doors for GromSearch, and nudie Australian Forms part of the national boardrider the development Boardriders Battle at Trigg Beach. All series, in which WA boardriding clubs for WA’s brightest opening doors for development for battle it out to see who represents WA junior surfers. WA’s brightest junior surfers. at the national final.

Woolworths Surfer Groms Rip Curl Gromsearch Presented by WAHU – Forms part of Forms part of the national event series the national event series. Over 100 designed for grommets aged 12-16 Boys and girls aged 6-14 battle it out who compete in this long running across 7 divisions. prestigious series with a chance of national and international progression.

24 SURFING WA Annual Report 2018 25 STATE EVENT SERIES

Surfing WA aims to constantly improve the delivery of state titles events, whether it’s through developing judges and officials, aerial drone surveillance, and ensuring the professionalism and safety of our events.

This year Surfing WA ran 11 state The SWA water safety jet ski spent title events across shortboard, over 300 hours in the water this year, longboard, stand up paddle board, ensuring that, alongside a nationally bodyboard and junior shortboard sanctioned risk management plan, codes, crowning a total of 43 state competitor safety is a priority at all champions. events.

HIF Pro Am Series Presented by SunSmart Margaret River & Geraldton 116 Competitors 1 9 Divisions

HIF Longboard Titles Presented by SunSmart Yallingup & Mandurah 157 Competitors 2 14 Divisions

Stand Up Surf Shop SUP Titles Presented by SunSmart Rottnest Island & Denmark 80 Competitors 3 5 Divisions

SunSmart Bodyboard State Titles Presented by SunSmart Mandurah & Margaret River 105 Competitors 4 10 Divisions

Woolworths WA Junior Surfing Titles Presented by SunSmart Margaret River, Mandurah & Geraldton 279 Competitors 5 7 Divisions

26 SURFING WA Annual Report 2018 27 Congratulations! 2018 WOOLWORTHS 2018 HIF PRO WA JUNIOR SURFING AM SERIES TITLES Open Men U/18 Junior Boys State Champion: State Champion: Jack Haslau (Margaret River) Ben Gradisen (Margaret River) Open Women U/18 Junior Girls State Champion: State Champion: April McPherson (Mandurah) Emma Cattlin (Yallingup) U/21 Pro Junior U/16 Cadet Boys State Champion: State Champion: Jack Haslau (Margaret River) Jed Gradisen (Margaret River) O/35 Masters U/16 Cadet Girls State Champion: State Champion: Josh Harrington (Golden Bay) Maddie Cawood (Margaret River) O/40 Masters U/14 Grom Boys State Champion: State Champion: Paul Paterson (Perth) Brock Launders (Margaret River) O/45 Grand Masters U/14 Grom Girls State Champion: State Champion: Paul Paterson (Perth) Zali Hewson (Margaret River) O/50 Legends U/12 Micro Groms State Champion: State Champion: Ian Ainsworth (Dunsborough) Maverick Wilson (Mandurah) O/55 Kahunas State Champion: Patrick Connell (Perth)

O/60 Dukes State Champion: Frank Gray (Secret Harbour)

28 SURFING WA Annual Report 2018 29 Congratulations! 2018 NORTH FREO 2018 HIF WA STAND UP SURF SHOP LONGBOARD TITLES WA SUP TITLES Open Men Open Men Jack Medland (Perth) State Champion: Open Women Jake Jakovich (Gracetown) Georgia Young (Perth) Open Women Open Logger State Champion: Jack Medland (Perth) Susannah Wilson (Perth)

Under 18 Juniors: U/18 Junior Boys Jacob McIvor (Secret Harbour) State Champion: Sam McCollough (Perth) U/18 Junior Girls Over 40 Men Zali Corry (Denmark) State Champion: Over 40 Men: Peter Tomsett (Perth) Brendan Collins (Mandurah) Over 40 Women Over 40 Women: State Champion: Belinda Le Grice (Perth) Patrice Richardson (Perth) Over 40 Logger Over 50 Men Bill Gibson (Margaret River) State Champion: Chris Twomey (Perth) Over 45 Men 2018 SUNSMART Paul Burke (Perth) BODYBOARD TITLES Over 50 Men Kevin Anderson (Perth)

Open Men Over 55 Men State Champion: Frank Gray (Secret Harbour) Ben Veitch (Margaret River) Over 60 Men U/14 Grom Boys Bill Gibson (Esperance) State Champion: Ziggy Bullock (Margaret River) Over 65 Men Stan Davies (Perth) U/16 Cadet Boys State Champion: Over 70 Men: Patrick Franklyn (Perth) Dave Ellis (Busselton)

U/18 Junior Boys State Champion: Joel Hughan (Perth)

U/21 Pro Junior: Joel Hughan (Perth)

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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 2018 As at 30 June 2018

Note 2018 2017 2018 2017 $ $ $ $ CURRENT ASSETS Revenue Cash 1(d) 1,147,363 988,753 Coaching Income 516,443 565,704 2 Receivables 915,142 713,731 Competition Income 295,239 354,664 Prepayments 32 435 29,642 Margaret River Pro 2018 Income 2,524,891 2,577,968 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 2,094.941 1.732,126 State Teams Income 49,787 47,234 Grants and Sponsorship 345,381 355,435 NON - CURRENT ASSETS Membership 29,969 42,788 Property, Plant and Equipment 3 160,563 209,154 High Perfomiance Income 117,322 61,084 Goodwill on Event Acquisitions 5,000 Administration Income 270,000 260,000 TOTAL NON - CURRENT ASSETS 160,563 214,154 Sale of Assets 18,088 TOTAL ASSETS 2,255,505 1,926,280 Interest Received 10,934 16,879

CURRENT LIABILITIES All other incomes 46,448 46 170 Trade and Other Payables 4 939,825 517,801 4,224,500 4,327,925 Financial and Tax Liabilities 5 7,686 77,165 Expenditure Income in Advance 16,415 186,539 Coaching Expenses 406,955 434,481 Payroll Liabilities 125,469 120,397 Competition Expenses 356,228 407,564 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,233,395 901,903 Margaret River Pro 2018 Expenses 2,465,002 2,529,395 State Teams and Expenses 72,348 70,203 NON - CURRENT LIABILITIES High Performance Expenditure 98,607 61,930 5 Financial and Tax Liabilities 53,179 Disposal of Assets 1787 TOTAL NON - CURRENT LIABILITIES 53,179 All Other Expenses 794,449 751,469 TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,233,395 955,082 4,193,589 4,256,830 NET ASSETS 1,022,109 991,198 Operating Profit 30,911 71,095 Net Profit 30,911 71, 095 EQUITY Opening Balance 903,998 832,903 Net Income for the Year 30,911 71,095 Revaluation Reserve 7,200 87,200 TOTAL EQUITY 1,022,109 991,198

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Surfing Western Australia Incorporated Notes to the Financial Statements As at 30 June 2018

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 Leasehold improvements and office equipment are carried at cost less, where applicable, accumulated depreciation. of the 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 The financial report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. (1987) and the following Australian Accounting Standards: Leasehold improvements are amortised over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated (a) Basis of Preparation useful lives of the improvements.

AASB 112 Property is held at fair value with any unrealised movements being recognised in the revaluation reserve Valuation by an AASB 1031 independent third party has been used to obtain fair value. AASB 110 (f) Receivables

AASB 117 Trade receivables are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less a provision for any uncollectible debts. An No other applicable Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations or other authoritative pronouncements estimate for doubtful debts is made when collection of the full amount is no longer probable. Bad debts are written-off as of the Australian Accounting Standards Board have been applied. incurred.

The financial report has been prepared on an accrual basis and is based on historic costs and does not take into (g) Trade and Other Payables account changing money values or, except where specifically stated, current valuations of non­ current assets. Liabilities for trade creditors and other amounts are carried at cost, which is the fair value of the consideration to be paid The following material accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period unless otherwise stated, have in the future for goods and services received. been adopted in the preparation of this financial report. (h) Revenue

(b) Financial Position Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the entity and the revenue The financial report has been prepared on an accrual basis of accounting including the historical cost convention and can be reliably measured. the going concern assumption . The directors believe the adoption of the going concern basis is justified. (i) Goods and Services Tax (GST)

(c) Leases Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is Leases of fixed assets, where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset, but not not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost the legal ownership, are transferred to the association, are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised, of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the Statement of Financial recording an asset and a liability equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed Position are shown inclusive of GST. residual values. Leased assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives where it is likely (j) Employee Benefits that the Association will obtain ownership of the asset or over the term of the lease. Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest expense for the period. Provision is made for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to balance date. These benefits include wages and salaries, annual leave, and long service leave. Liabilities arising in respect of wages and salaries, Lease payments under operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are charged annual leave, and any other employee entitlements expected to be settled within twelve months of the reporting date are as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred measured at their nominal amounts.

(d) Cash and Cash Equivalents Employee benefits, expenses and revenues arising in respect of wages and salaries, non-monetary benefits, annual Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid leave, long service leave, and other leave entitlements, are charged against profits on a net basis in their respective investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within categories. Contributions are made by the association to an employee superannuation fund and are charged as borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet. expenses when incurred.

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Surfing Western Australia Incorporated Notes to the Financial Statements As at 30 June 2018 SPONSORS

Surfing WA’s long-standing sponsor partnerships have been essential Note 2018 2017 to development and growth of the organisation, which would not have $ $ been possible without their support.

2. Receivables Current Trade Debtors 915,142 713,656 Other debtors - 75 Total Trade and Other Receivables 915,142 713,731 Surfing WA has enjoyed a 24 year Sport and Recreation WA, a division of RAC works to ensure all West partnership with Healthway, working the Department of Local Government, Australians are able to move 3. Property, Plant and Equipment together to promote an active, healthy Sport and Cultural Industries are around their State in the safest, Plant & Equipment lifestyle across the state. Healthway responsible for the implementation most sustainable and efficient Plant & Equipment 354,813 431,172 aims to promote and facilitate healthier of government policy and initiatives way possible. Less Accumulated Depreciation (194,249) (222,018) lifestyles, as well as empowering West in sport and recreation across the As a member-based and mutual Australians to make healthy choices. State. The division aims to facilitate the Total Property, Plant & Equipment 160,563 209,154 organisation representing more than opportunities for active participation to 1 million members, RAC proudly foster stronger, healthier, happier and 4. Trade and Other Payables Current reinvests its profits to benefit its safer communities. Sundry Creditors 44,099 - members and the community. Surfing WA is recognised by Sport Trade Creditors 895,727 517,802 That’s why RAC is proud to support and Recreation WA as a major sporting Total Trade and Other Payables 939,826 17,802 Surfing WA’s ‘No Txt No Wrecks’ road organisation and the peak body for safety campaign that aims to educate surfing in Western Australia. Surfing young people about the dangers of 5. Financial and Tax Liabilities SunSmart aims to encourage healthy WA’s High Performance Pathway distracted driving, in particular texting Current lifestyles through the effective and Clubs Network have grown while behind the wheel. Credit Card - Visa - 8,219 promotion of Healthway messages, exponentially in recent years, due to specifically aiming at reducing harm GST Liability 7,506 68,946 strong support and assistance from Spread the word by using: from skin cancer. Surfing WA and #NoTxtNoWrecks. FBT Liability 180 - Sport and Recreation WA. SunSmart have successfully worked 7,686 77,165 to encourage SunSmart behaviour Non-Current across every level of the organisation. Hire Purchase Liability - 53,995 Less: Unexpired Interest - (816) - 53,179

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