2019/20

PRESIDENT’S REPORT...... 2

CEO’S REPORT...... 4

MESSAGE FROM SPORT AUSTRALIA...... 7

WPA PARTNERS...... 8

ATHLETES’ COMMISSION ...... 9

HIGH PERFORMANCE REPORT...... 10

EDUCATION AND PARTICIPATION...... 12

MEMBERSHIP...... 13

COMPETITION & EVENTS...... 14

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS...... 16

INTERNATIONAL RESULTS...... 18

BOARD COMPETENCY AND ATTRIBUTE MATRIX...... 22

DIRECTORS’ REPORT...... 24

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION ...... 26

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ...... 28

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS ...... 29

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ...... 29

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ...... 30

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION...... 38

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ...... 38

OFFICE BEARERS...... 40

HONOUR ROLL...... 41

1 PRESIDENT’S REPORT

It is my pleasure to present the CORPORATE 2019-20 Water Polo Australia A key focus for the Board was to keep WPA in a strong (WPA) Annual Report. It has been financial position while supporting our teams, clubs and an extraordinary time in our world States to deliver on our strategic priorities. with COVID-19 impacting so many of us here at home and abroad, It is pleasing to once again report for the second consecutive not only bringing huge changes year that we will have a surplus of $0.3 million. Additionally, to our sporting world but also our $1.1million in high performance reserves will be carried everyday lives. forward to support the Tokyo Olympic Games campaign for 2021. The impact of COVID-19 on community sport is one that many Our strong financial position was again testament to the sports, including water polo, has hard work of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee (FRAC), been affected by. I want to take including outgoing Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Cara O’Neil this opportunity to commend our State Associations and Clubs and current CFO Adrian Cornish. for adapting during these unprecedented times to ensure WPA announced a further two year partnership with that where possible waterpolo could be delivered in a safe Tourism and Events Queensland and the Brisbane Economic environment Development Agency for the Australian Youth Water Polo WPA also recognises the incredible strength and resolve Championships (AYWPC). The significant investment from the shown by our Aussie Stingers and KAP7 Aussie Sharks tourism bodies secures the AYWPC in Brisbane for 2021 and whose lives were turned upside down when the Tokyo 2020 2023, and provides strong financial support to deliver this true Olympic Games were delayed by 12 months due to COVID-19. festival of water polo that has grown to become a hallmark This decision was devastating for all Olympic sports and our event on the WPA calendar. athletes have shown true resilience and have adapted to WPA also welcomed additional support from major partner ensure that their Olympic preparations carry on with a focus KAP7 who added the naming rights of the AYWPC and the towards July 2021. Aussie Sharks to their sponsorship portfolio of WPA. As the In November 2019, Joelie Chisholm took compassionate leave official ball supplier of WPA, KAP7 has continued to grow after a family member was diagnosed with a serious illness. their investment in the sport from the grassroots through In April 2020, Joelie made the difficult decision to step down to the elite. from her role as CEO of WPA and relocate to the UK to be with her family. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank GOVERNANCE Joelie for her dedication and hard work during her tenure in Governance reform remains a key priority for the Board, which she helped to oversee governance reforms, the high ensuring that our sport is operating at its most effective performance program refresh and helped guide WPA to a capacity at both a national and local level. There have been strong financial position. major advancements in governance reform in the last 12 Richard McInnes was appointed interim CEO while Joelie months, building on the work completed by the Governance was on leave and has now stepped into the role permanently. Reform Council (GRC) in the previous reporting period. Richard faced the challenges of COVID-19 during this time and In the last 12 months, WPA has worked with the States to form has been critical to navigating the sport through this difficult a National Steering Committee to develop a truly national year while helping set up the long term strategic framework strategic framework for the sport for the next decade. Soon to for the sport. be released, the new National Strategic Framework (NSF) will Despite the disruptive year, including the postponement of provide a greater voice for our clubs whilst also establishing the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and cancellation of major alignment across key areas for how the sport is delivered. tournaments including the 2020 Australian Waterpolo League, The new NSF incorporates feedback from members, clubs and good progress has been made across water polo development. volunteers, collected via survey participation and a number of The lifeblood of our sport is our volunteers; the workshops conducted across Australia. The Board would like administrators, club supporters, coaches, officials and so to thank the States for their active participation in the process many more. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank and their collaboration towards a joint vision and plan for the everyone who gives up their time to support our great sport. sport for the next ten years. I would like to acknowledge outgoing Board members Thomas Whalan, Daniel Bartels, Steve Blunt and Phil Scales. All have served the Board over a number of years, bringing significant expertise both within and outside of water polo, to guide

2 positive change for the sport. In particular, I thank four time HIGH PERFORMANCE Olympian Thomas Whalan for his service to the sport as an While it was reflected on last year, it is worth noting again athlete and as a member of the Athlete’s Commission, but that during the reporting period Australia achieved its most more recently for his contribution as President of the Board. successful FINA World Championships campaign since COMPETITION 1998, with the Aussie Stingers and Beach teams bringing home the bronze medal and KAP7 Aussie Sharks finishing The second KAP7 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships sixth. These strong results put our Aussie Stingers and were held in 2020, bringing together more than 3,500 KAP7 Aussie Sharks in good stead to achieve podium participants in Brisbane for the annual two week festival of performances at the deferred Tokyo Olympic Games. The water polo. WPA was pleased to welcome KAP7 as the naming athletes, coaches and support staff should be commended rights sponsor for the event, broadening their association with for their resilience and ability to adapt in this time of the event which they helped launch in 2019. uncertainty and I look forward to seeing them in action During the Championships, WPA also welcomed the USA when the Olympic Games take place in July 2021. senior national teams who contested a three test match series Our junior national teams also contested World Championship against our Aussie Stingers and KAP7 Aussie Sharks. It was campaigns during the reporting period. The Junior Women’s great to see so many fans fill the Brisbane Aquatic Centre, competition was held in Funchal, Portugal, with head Coach recording the biggest crowd at a water polo match in Australia Georgina Kovacs and her team securing a ninth place finish. since the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Led by Head Coach Andrew Yanitsas, the Junior Men’s Thanks to 7Mate, Australian water polo was broadcasted on team represented Australia at the Junior Men’s World free-to-air TV for the first time in a number of years. More Championships in Kuwait, finishing in eleventh position. than 170,000 fans tuned in for replays of men’s and women’s These tournaments are extremely important in preparing test matches on Australia Day, watching the KAP7 Aussie our pathway athletes for potential senior team representation Sharks take out the three-test series and the Aussie Stingers and the opportunity to learn at major international end the reigning Olympic Champions’ 69 game winning streak. tournaments is invaluable. We thank all the competitors, families, friends, volunteers, clubs, staff and sponsors who made the 2020 KAP7 Australian IN CLOSING Youth Water Polo Championships a huge success. Special Sports and communities across the globe continue to grapple thanks must go to the Brisbane Economic Development with how to thrive during the COVID-19 world in which we Agency and Tourism and Events Queensland for their currently live. WPA will continue to work with our network to continued support of what has proven to be the hallmark event support players and clubs and to keep our sport prosperous on the water polo calendar. for the long term. The commencement of the 2020 OVO Australian Waterpolo We believe the release of the new National Strategic League (AWL) followed the conclusion of the AYWPC. Despite Framework will help define our vision and purpose; all ten clubs starting the season strong and the first six collectively, working with our States and Clubs, we can rounds of the competition complete, WPA had to make the continue to grow water polo at all levels of the sport. difficult decision to cut the competition short due to the The next 12 months will not be without challenges. Our Aussie evolving COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, final rankings Stingers and KAP7 Aussie Sharks preparation continues could not be determined, but the health and safety of our for the Tokyo Olympics and our competitions calendar will athletes, officials and spectators was of utmost importance. continue to be reviewed to ensure we can deliver events in a With the remaining competitions for the 2020 calendar year COVID Safe environment. But as our sport always does, we will cancelled, WPA took the opportunity to form a Competition work together and adapt to ensure our members and clubs Advisory Panel (CAP) who were tasked with the development continue to enjoy our sport. of a National Competition Framework. The framework sets the long-term strategy for the sport’s national competitions Trent Birkett to provide clarity and consistency for water polo competitors President, Water Polo Australia across the country and will come into effect in 2021. I’d like to thank the members of the Competition Advisory Panel for their guidance and dedication to working towards ensuring WPA has a clearly articulated competition pathway.

3 CEO’S REPORT

Since joining the Water Polo during these difficult times, to ensure water polo can be Australia team in November delivered at the different levels. Granted this has been harder 2019 it was very much a case of to do in some states compared to others, but the ingenuity and hitting the ground running with commitment shown has allowed Water Polo in Australia to the season in full swing and final achieve some good outcomes during incredibly difficult times. preparations being made for KAP7 Australian Youth Water Polo LIVING WITH COVID-19 Championships, Australian Water With the back end of our 2019-2020 season cancelled League and of course the Tokyo when COVID-19 hit, we were forced to adapt, improvise Olympic Games. and overcome to ensure that we could keep our teams and In March the world was turned community connected. Just some of the programs that have on its head when the COVID-19 been implemented in a new format, include: pandemic hit. Thankfully, we were • National Age Group Programs (NAGP): With the able to deliver the 2020 KAP7 Australian Youth Water Polo cancellation of the National Championships that was to be Championships in Brisbane prior to the pandemic reaching used for the NAGP squad selections, WPA in consultation Australia, but sadly the OVO Australian Waterpolo League with the State Organisations and Team coaches revised the season was cut short. NAGP and developed a new Talent Identification process, Additionally in a significant blow to our high performance where States were asked to identify players to attend the unit came with the uncertainty and then ultimately the Launch to LA camp. The camp was not held in person postponement of the Tokyo Olympic Games, which our due to border restrictions, but delivered virtually and for players, coaches and support staff had been working towards the first time featured new holistic education programs for more than four years. As we turn our focus to the new to provide a broader athlete wellbeing and engagement. dates for the Olympic Games of 23 July – 8 August 2021, These included: our athletes’ commitment and resolve to representing their > Game analysis with Aussie Sharks and Stingers and country remains steadfast. I must commend our team staff, NAGP coaches the respective leaders of our Stingers and Sharks teams > Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) GROW (Goals and all of the players, in how they have delt with the ongoing Resilience Opportunities Wellbeing) program changes, and uncertainty. It is a credit to all of them that they all remain committed to the Tokyo Olympics and in some > Aspiring athletes information session presented by cases have put their lives on hold for another 12 months. Aussie Sharks and Stingers > Careers Week sessions presented by AIS While many communities, business and sports have had to change how they operate during COVID-19, so too has the > Sport Integrity Australia online courses around Water Polo Australia staff and teams. While remote working clean sport and training has become a new normal, I am very pleased with > Social media education sessions how our team, including the States and clubs, have adapted > Information sessions for parents of aspiring athletes • Alumni Program: The new look Alumni Program officially launched online, with current Aussie Stingers Keesja Gofers together with WPA Athlete Wellbeing & Engagement Manager Sharyn Arnold heading up the program. Since events scheduled to connect Water Polo Australia’s alumni were cancelled due to COVDI-19, digital initiatives were developed to profile and connect. This included a new content series to profile alumni with their experiences both within and outside of water polo, Koffee with Keesja an online show profiling different industries that our alumni work in as well as the new newsletter to keep alumni connected and informed. This is only the start of the Alumni Program that will aim to meet regularly throughout the year and connect the generations of years gone by with the current and future of water polo in Australia.

4 • Water Polo at Home Series: At the height of COVID-19 plan to take the Australian Water Polo league to new heights when most of Australia went into lockdown, our Aussie in the future. While the 2021 season may still be impacted by Stingers and KAP7 Aussie Sharks were eager to ensure the pandemic, we look forward to some exciting changes from the water polo community stayed connected. They self the 2021-22 season. recorded a series of at home water polo videos used National Events Calendar Due to the travel restrictions being across social media to provide tips and tricks for water applied changes were required to a number of events in 2020, polo enthusiasts of all ages to try at home. Not only did including the cancellation of the new National Championships this provide a vital platform for our fans and members, but and Open Water Polo Championships. Both these events also provided a great way for our corporate partners to were new additions to the national calendar in 2020, but it continue to promote their association with the sport. is the goal of WPA to have these events launched in 2021 as • Water Polo 12 Week Fitness Program: Partnering with described in the National Competitions Framework. KAP7 Aussie Sharks player Lachlan Hollis, who owns Competitions’ Advisory Panel (CAP) was formed in early and manages Hollistic Fitness, WPA delivered a free 12 2020 to provide guidance around competitions managed week at home fitness program, developed exclusively for by WPA. The CAP was made up of 17 volunteers consisting Water Polo Australia members. This was designed to give of coaches, parents, officials, club management, States members the opportunity to keep them and their families and national staff to develop a new National Competition fit and healthy during COVID-19 lock down. Framework (NCF) and National Competitions Calendar (NCC), • High Performance virtual training: Our high performance set to come into effect from 2021. unit has done a great job at ensuring our squads could The framework sets the strategy for the sport’s national stay connected during lockdowns and subsequent competitions to provide clarity and consistency for water polo COVID-19 restrictions. Virtual training sessions via zoom competitors across the country. The Circular Calendar Model along with different sessions developed to keep players (CCM) shows the continuous relationship between State, motivated, has allowed our teams to stay focused on the National and International competitions, with the National Tokyo Olympic Games. Competition Framework outlining the purpose and operating • Coach Development: Aleks Osadchuk and Sophie Moore principles of each national event as well as how they connect coordinated the delivery of 12 hours of online forums and to other events and contribute to talent identification and workshops with coaches from around Australia hosted selection. by performance consultant Wayne Goldsmith through The NCF is designed to provide clarity for competitors as well April and May. Aleks has continued to coordinate a coach as Clubs, coaches and parents. While all events are designed development program, inviting in guest coaches and to give players a great water polo experience, there are experts to share their knowledge and experience with our events identified within the calendar that have performance emerging coaches. outcomes. The new calendar clearly articulates this. Water COMPETITIONS Polo Australia is committed to a yearly review to ensure the framework and calendar is working to achieve its desired The KAP7 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships were outcomes of providing affordable access to the appropriate delivered for the second consecutive year in Brisbane. Despite level of competition for all participants, coaches and referees. the two week festival of water polo still in its infancy, it was I would like to personally thank again the willing volunteers quite evident that this event has already grown into a must who gave up their time and shared their expertise and attend competition on the national water polo calendar. With experience to assist in providing a better experience for our more than 190 teams descending on Brisbane, we saw record young players. entries, a new naming rights sponsor in KAP7, sellout crowds at the Australia vs USA test match Series as well as the test HIGH PERFORMANCE series featured on 7Mate. 2020 was supposed to be the year of the Tokyo Olympic Thanks to the continued support of Tourism and Events Games, but the postponement meant that all plans were put Queensland and Brisbane Economic Development Agency, the on hold. Like so many others in our communities, our KAP7 two-week festival of water polo will continue to grow. Aussie Sharks and Aussie Stingers have had to face many OVO Australian Waterpolo League was sadly cut short challenges this year, with life and professional plans put on due to the COVID-19, with only 6 of the 12 rounds able to be hold. With players spread across the globe and an uncertain contested. I want to thank all the Clubs and teams that put in international and domestic competition calendar, plans countless hours to prepare for the season. Immediately post leading into the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games remain fluid. season, we began ongoing work with the Clubs to develop a

5 But one thing our Australian Senior team players are, is postponed Tokyo Olympic Games. resilient and I want to personally commend each of them, We know that supporting our community in these challenging their support networks and our coaches and support staff, times is vital and we were delighted to recently announce the for showing true mental toughness in what has been an Kickstart Grants, with WPA providing each State and Territory incredibly challenging time, one that continues to face levels with up to $15,000 grant. These grants will support a new of uncertainty. program or initiative in each State that has been identified Our high performance team and Athlete Wellbeing and to get more people back to playing water polo or attract new Engagement manager, Sharyn Arnold, with support from players to the sport. the Australian Institute of Sport, continue to support all our Olympic squad athletes as we refocus and look ahead to the WPA WORKFORCE Tokyo Olympics that are scheduled for 2021. During the reporting period we welcomed the addition of two Leading into the postponement of the Olympic Games, all new roles, the AIS funded National Pathways Manager, filled signs for our squads were strong with a truly impressive by Nicola Johnson, and Sophie Moore who took up a maternity performance delivered against the USA in a three-test match leave contract to replace Holly Tyrrell. These two roles form a Series in Brisbane as part of the KAP7 Australian Youth Water vital part of our player, coach and official pathways programs Polo Championships. Not only did our teams deliver strong and are working closely with our stakeholder groups from results in the pool, but their engagement with our junior State Associations to Clubs as well as State Institutes to teams and fans has no doubt solidified the support for our ensure that WPA continues to assist in the development of the teams leading into the next Olympics. people at the core of our sport. NATIONAL STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK During this period we also farewelled CFO Cara O’Neil who was an integral part of the Water Polo Australia team. I want Following on from the Governance Reform work that was to thank Cara for her service and wise counsel during this conducted during 2019 and 2020, Water Polo Australia has time and also welcome Adrian Cornish who brings a wealth of been working with all stakeholders to set the direction for the experience to the CFO role. sport for the next decade. We must acknowledge outgoing CEO Joelie Chisholm, who Through engagement with members, clubs and working made a significant contribution during her time at Water collaboratively with the State and Territory Associations, Water Polo Australia in overseeing the governance review, high Polo Australia will soon unveil the new National Strategic Framework (NSF). performance refresh as well helping to stabilise Water Polo Australia’s financial position. Joelie made the difficult decision The commitment of the eight Boards representing Water Polo to step down from her position to support her family and return Australia and the States and Territories and their respective to UK and we wish her the best of luck for the next chapter. management teams is to deliver a national framework that articulates one vision uniting water polo under a single IN CLOSING mission and vision. The next 12 months will continue to test our sport and people, The National Executive Group (NEG), comprising WPA Senior as we deal with unprecedented times in our history. I want Management and the State Executives has worked closely to thank the Water Polo Australia Board for their continued over the past 8 months and will continue to be responsible strategic oversight for the new vision for the sport. for managing the day to day delivery of the NSF collectively, I would like to also commend the National Executive Group, supporting and sharing experience and knowledge to deliver who have shown a real desire to work together as we as a on the agreed targets. sport navigate this new world we find ourselves living in. I FINANCES also want to thank the team at Water Polo Australia who have WPA was again able to deliver on our targeted $0.3M adapted to our new normal in how we deliver our sport. surplus in 2020 despite the COVID19 challenges. Following We look forward to the day when we can all reconnect on a challenging financial period for the sport, it will require the pool deck around our country. Until then there is plenty one or two more years of surplus like this to ensure we of water polo people can enjoy at a local level to stay active have adequate cash reserves in place to protect the sport and stay connected. 2021 is shaping a very exciting year for appropriately. Outgoing Chief Financial Officer Cara O’Neill all of us as we launch the National Strategic Framework and and former CEO Joelie Chisholm must be commended for continue to build on uniting our community to unlock the the remarkable work they completed to financially stabilise potential of water polo in Australia. WPA over the past two years. In addition we have been able to carry forwards over $1.1 million of unspent but allocated AIS Richard McInnes High Performance funding to assist in preparations for the CEO, Water Polo Australia

6 MESSAGE FROM SPORT AUSTRALIA

The start of 2020 has been an I am proud too of the service our organisation provides extraordinarily tough time for to Australian sport each year, on behalf of the Australian Australians, including all of us Government. committed to sport. The ASC, through Sport Australia and the AIS, delivers 25,000 The impact of bushfires and the grants a year. COVID-19 pandemic have been The AIS, funds and prepares our Olympic, Paralympic and confronting for communities, Commonwealth Games to represent us at the highest level in where we all know sport plays international competition. such an important role. In the past few years, we have enhanced our support to At the Australian Sports athlete wellbeing and engagement, a move that is essential, Commission (ASC), comprising especially in the current environment. Sport Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), our energy Sport Australia invests in sports participation programs, from is focused on supporting our partners through these times our national Sporting Schools program for younger children as we continue to advocate the importance of sport to our through to the Better Ageing program aimed at Australians economy, productivity, health, wellbeing and culture. aged 65 and over. We believe whole-heartedly that when we get through this So many of these grants fuel aspirations. Our Local Sporting challenging period, sport will play a prominent role in lifting Champions program supports 9,000 children a year to reach the nation’s energy and spirits again. for their sporting dreams. Times such as these can also make us more appreciative of Our Women Leaders in Sport program and the AIS Talent what we do have and of the success we have achieved. program provide opportunities for women to progress their professional development in all roles across sport. Success in sport is always hard fought. But it’s a fight Australian high-performance sport welcomes as it continues We continue to work with sports to modernise traditional to achieve success. governance structures in Australian sporting organisations and we continue to encourage environments that are inclusive, Last year the wonderful Ash Barty won the French Open and diverse, safe and welcoming, making sport the benchmark for became our first female No1 tennis player since her idol, a more equitable society. Evonne Goolagong Cawley, in 1976. Javelin-thrower Kelsey Lee-Barber set personal bests throughout the year and took This was to be the year of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics the title at the IAAF World Championships in Doha. Dylan in Tokyo. Instead, it has been postponed to 2021, with the Alcott added three more Grand Slam quad wheelchair singles Olympic Games to be held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 and trophies to the cabinet and Sailing duo Matt Belcher and Will the Paralympics from 24 August to 5 September 2021. Ryan claimed the men’s 470 World Championship. In the pool, We have already witnessed a great deal of positivity from our swimmers won seven gold medals at the FINA World athletes who now need to re-set. I’m confident, as a united Championships, placing Australia fourth on the medal tally. sport system, we will do the same. This year our inspiring women’s cricket team won a fifth World T20 title, drawing a record crowd of 86,174 to the MCG. John Wylie AM How fitting that this historical moment fell on International Chair, Sport Australia Women’s Day. These results are a testament to the tenacity and passion of athletes, coaches, sports staff and sporting organisations, which know we have all the skills and abilities to achieve success.

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8 ATHLETES’ COMMISSION

Like has been acknowledged throughout the report, the 2019/20 Chair Jane Moran, AIS staff, sporting alumni and members of year has been challenging for the water polo community, with the Canberra community were all in attendance. It provided COVID-19 bringing huge changes not only to our sporting world the women with the opportunity to put networking skills into but also our everyday lives. practice with many professional areas that the women have been Congratulations to all athletes who have continued to juggle their considering pursuing post water polo careers in attendance. Olympic preparations with work and or study. The postponement AIS Champions in Chairs was held in November 2019, providing of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has impacted all athletes an opportunity to bring together sport Athlete Committee and their plans for 2020. Athletes have had access to multiple chairs and senior national squad athletes to focus on current resources to support them through these times including challenges facing Athletes’ Committees in the high performance the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network, Elite Athlete environment, and also provide a unique networking opportunity Education Network, EVOLVE Program and the AIS Mental Health for future leaders across the Australian elite sport system. Referral Network. WPA Athlete Commission Chair Jane Moran was accompanied by KAP7 Aussie Sharks Joel Dennerley, and Aussie Stingers ATHLETE WELLBEING leadership group Rowie Webster, Keesja Gofers and Zoe Arancini. WPA has also been working with AW&E Manager Sharyn Arnold to implement and integrate the AW&E framework into high ALUMNI performance operations to maximise the effectiveness of AW&E Water Polo Australia has been working to reconnect its alumni, services. WPA has also developed Athlete Relocation Guidelines with the first national alumni function held in Brisbane in to guide the conversation, communication and planning required conjunction with the Australian Youth Water Polo in January for the successful relocation of national program athletes 2020. Rio Olympian and current Aussie Stingers squad member, to different training environments. This is a first iteration of Keesja Gofers, has been appointed as Alumni Coordinator to guidelines that will be reviewed regularly. continue this work and is already making a positive mark in A survey was developed for youth and junior squad members and this area. parents to identify athlete wellbeing needs. A parent focus group The highlight, in what has been a period of unprecedented times, was also conducted to discuss the results and further needs of in the willingness of the water polo community to support each the athletes. Individuals within the Youth and Junior Programs other. Leading the way has been the Aussie Stingers and KAP7 were offered access in 2020 to: Aussie Sharks squads, who worked to support and engage the • Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Career Referral Network water polo community through their involvement in multiple Practitioner workshops during National Careers Week initiatives despite their own worlds being turned upside down. Through the Water Polo at Home series, mentoring sessions • Career development resources with National Age Group Programs, and taking part in AIS • US College system information National System Initiatives, the Aussie Stingers and KAP7 Aussie • Access to the AIS GROW program. Sharks led the way, and the water polo community are fortunate to have such generous and impressive athletes as role models. Special thanks to the AIS Athlete and Wellbeing team for their continued support of such a fundamental and critical area within LOOKING AHEAD elite sport. In addition, WPA would like to acknowledge Hannah Watson (WAIS), James Henry (QAS), Leesa Gillard (SASI), David The Athletes’ Commission is working with AW&E Manager Madigan (VIS) and Anthony Quinn (NSWIS) for their work with Sharyn Arnold, and Alumni Coordinator Keesja Gofers to and support of water polo athletes within our State Institute continue to reconnect and engage generations of national Programs. players and provide them with opportunities to continue to develop outside of their playing careers. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES In consultation with the alumni, WPA will continue to work with Thanks to the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) and AIS , Aussie Stingers Elle Armit on the newly developed Aspiring our athletes have had a number of professional development Athlete Education Program, designed to provide mentoring opportunities made available to them over the last 12 months. support from the Aussie Stingers and KAP7 Aussie Sharks for The programs funded through the AIS Athlete Wellbeing the National Age Group Program athletes. Program included Financial Wellness, Mental Health, Personal Over the next 12 months, the Athlete’s Commission will look to Brand, Business Skills and Storytelling. broaden the scope of the committee and clarify the roles of the A careers and networking event was conducted for the Aussie athlete committee members, as well as working through an Stingers during their 2019 Residential Camp at the AIS in Olympic transition program to support retiring athletes. Canberra. AIS CEO Peter Conde, the AIS Executive team, WPA President Trent Birkett, WPA Athletes’ Commission Jane Moran Athletes’ Commission Chair

9 HIGH PERFORMANCE REPORT

In what was supposed to be a big year for our senior national The 2019 FINA World Championships saw the Australian teams with the Tokyo Olympic Games, the impacts of women’s team invited to enter a Beach Polo team as one COVID-19 not only required a dramatic shift in our senior team of the nations for the women’s exhibition tournament. The programs, but also the age group teams. demonstration event delivered a new energy to the water polo COVID-19 not only saw for the first time ever, the Olympic programme, with the Aussie women’s team walking away with Games delayed by 12 months, but subsequently a shift in all the bronze medal. major international competitions including the FINA World AUSTRALIA V CROATIA MEN’S TEST SERIES Championships. In the lead up to Christmas, Australia hosted the men’s While the 2019-2020 period started out strong for our KAP7 Croatian team as part of a seven-day training camp and three- Aussie Sharks and Aussie Stingers, COVID-19 changed all test match series in Sydney. plans. It is a credit to our athletes, coaches and support staff who have worked collaboratively to adapt to changes The series was a celebration of the sport and a great display presented by the delay to the Olympics as well as restrictions of world class water polo from both teams. The KAP7 Aussie imposed by COVID-19. Sharks demonstrated strength against of the world’s best, enduring tough encounters in all three matches against 2019 FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP reigning Olympic silver medallists Croatia. Water Polo Australia achieved its most successful FINA World Sell out crowds and strong engagement with online viewers, Championship campaign since 1998, with the Australian provided a great showcase for the sport. senior teams showing positive signs building into the Tokyo Olympic Games. The Aussie Stingers claimed the bronze medal, after a thrilling 10-9 victory over rivals Hungary. The first World Championships under the direction of Head Coach Predrag Mihailovic, the Aussie Stingers were formidable. For the KAP7 Aussie Sharks finished sixth overall, after a narrow defeat in the quarter the finals put them into the minor placings playoff. While it wasn’t the finish to the international tour the Sharks were looking for, the squad were pleased with how they were tracking ahead of the Olympic Games.

10 AUSTRALIA V USA TEST SERIES TOKYO OLYMPIC GAMES PREPARATION The largest sell out crowds since the Sydney Olympic Games From September to December 2019, a wider Aussie Stingers were on hand to cheer the Aussie Sharks and Stingers across squad of 20 took part in a residential camp at the Australian the three test match series in Brisbane. Institute of Sport (AIS), in three consecutive blocks. During Held in conjunction with the KAP7 Australian Youth Water Polo the camp, the Aussie Stingers welcomed trans-Tasman rivals Championships, the Aussies hosted powerhouses USA, New Zealand for a training camp, and three practice matches. with both sides using the tournament as a vital hit out Both the Aussie Stingers and KAP7 Aussie Sharks were on ahead of Tokyo. track with the preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, The KAP7 Aussie Sharks delivered a thrilling test series before it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. victory, defeating USA two matches to one. While the Aussie Training and competitions were disrupted, and all senior Stingers weren’t able to deliver a series win, their second national program athletes returned to their home states. game victory impressively ended the reigning Olympic Under the challenging conditions, home training programs champions winning streak of 69 games in a row. were developed and undertaken, with all players returning to full training capacity in State Institutes from June 2020. FINA JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS The focus of both squads has remained on achieving podium Australia sent junior teams across both the men’s and performances at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, which are women’s programs for the FINA World Championships now set to take place in 2021. The Junior Men’s tournament was held in Kuwait, with the team finishing in 11th position after a thrilling win over New Zealand in the final game. The Junior Women’s tournament was held in Portgual, with the Aussies securing a ninth place finish after a 6-2 win over Canada.

11 EDUCATION AND PARTICIPATION

Water Polo Australia developed two new are currently being conducted in From March 2020, the impacts of roles, Education Manager and Pathways coordination with State Associations and COVID-19 on community sport was Manager, during the year to help the external technology providers revSPORT also felt right across water polo with sport meet its strategic objectives and ETrainU. the State Associations forced to shut around education and membership. Education through WPA Accreditations down and many competitions and After the success of the inaugural and its corresponding prerequisites programs cancelled or postponed. Australian Youth Water Polo ensures a minimum standard of Education programmes, including Championships (AYWPC) in 2019, WPA knowledge for those charged with the coach and officials assessments, were set minimum accreditation requirements safety and development of those involved put on hold due to the limited face-to- for technical officials participating in the in water polo across the country. face opportunities. Despite this, WPA 2020 AYWPC. This saw a large increase together with the State Associations During the final months of the 19/20 looked at online education opportunities in coaching and competition official year, a key priority for our members courses completed by membership to minimise the impacts of COVID-19 was to be able to access professional where possible. approximately two years after the new development opportunities within the education framework was launched. water polo community. Remote learning With members now able to focus on Total courses enrolled and completed has become a key tool to remain water polo development opportunities since FY18/19 connected to our members, highlighting outside of the pool, WPA worked with the State Associations on a shared discount • Coaches: Increase of 310 (+ 50.16 %) the importance of accessible and adaptable learning options. model for members across all WPA • Referees: Increase of 192 (+ 38.95 %) Accreditations with a minimum 15% off • Technical Officials: Increase of 835 In partnership with key stakeholders all courses from May 2020 through to the (+ 63.69 %) including Sport Australia (SA) and Sport end of the calendar year. Integrity Australia (SIA), Water Polo The mandatory accreditation Australia has worked to update policies, Thank you to all the volunteers who requirements set by WPA for AYWPC education resources, professional dedicated their time to help make our highlighted areas for improvement development opportunities and water polo clubs and competitions around potential barriers to competing certification standards for all local, State possible and supporting the thousands courses, including assessment and national competitions. This work of members at all levels of the sport. resources and prerequisite is designed to safeguard the sport and requirements. An audit of prerequisite ensure standards in water polo delivery information (1600+), along with a review nationally continue to rise. of the National Education Framework

FY19/20 Enrolled / In Progress Completed / Accredited Total

Community 60 431 491

Development 131 190 321 Coach 928 Advanced 43 71 114

Elite 0 2 2

Community 311 132 443

Development 45 123 168 Referee 685 Advanced 22 44 66

Elite 0 8 8

Technical Delegate 10 32 42

Presenter & Assessor 8 45 53 2146

Competition Official 560 1491 2051

12 MEMBERSHIP

ACT SOUTH AUSTRALIA WESTERN AUSTRALIA Full Active Members Full Active Members Full Active Members Senior Members 59 Senior Members 98 Senior Members 1,276 (inc Regional) (inc Regional) (inc Regional) Youth Members 134 Youth Members 163 Youth Members 1,022 (inc Regional) (inc Regional) (inc Regional) Social Members 0 Social Members 16 Social Members 63 (inc Regional) (inc Regional) (inc Regional) Flippa Members 13 Flippa Members 40 Flippa Members 750 (inc Regional) (inc Regional) (inc Regional) School Members 47 School Members 0 School Members 244 Supporter Members 31 Supporter Members 62 Supporter Members 306 Life Members 0 Life Members 1 Life Members 0 TOTAL 284 TOTAL 380 TOTAL 3,661

NEW SOUTH WALES TASMANIA Full Active Members Full Active Members Senior Members 1,746 Senior Members 94 (inc Regional) (inc Regional) Youth Members 2,501 Youth Members 351 (inc Regional) (inc Regional) Social Members 417 Social Members 0 (inc Regional) (inc Regional) Flippa Members 274 Flippa Members 0 (inc Regional) (inc Regional) School Members 107 School Members 0 Supporter Members 944 Supporter Members 73 Life Members 27 Life Members 12 TOTAL 6,016 TOTAL 530

QUEENSLAND VICTORIA Full Active Members Full Active Members Senior Members 602 Senior Members 610 (inc Regional) (inc Regional) Youth Members 2,565 Youth Members 569 (inc Regional) (inc Regional) Social Members 197 Social Members 30 (inc Regional) (inc Regional) Flippa Members 195 Flippa Members 26 (inc Regional) (inc Regional) School Members 0 School Members 21 Supporter Members 758 Supporter Members 104 Life Members 0 Life Members 103 TOTAL 4,317 TOTAL 1,463

13 COMPETITION & EVENTS

2020 KAP7 AUSTRALIAN YOUTH WATER POLO 2020 OVO AUSTRALIAN WATERPOLO LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS The 2020 OVO Australian Waterpolo League got off to a The Australian Youth Water Polo Championships returned to tremendous start with a stellar field, with a strong pre-season Brisbane for a second year in 2020, again showcasing what ensuring all 10 clubs came out strong to kick start the season. our sport has to offer. The event has quickly emerged as the Water Polo Australia were able to deliver the first six rounds hallmark event on the national competitions calendar with the of the 2020 AWL season. However due to COVID-19 the event growing in prestige and size. competition was cut short. While it was disappointing that In 2020 Water Polo Australia welcomed KAP7 as the naming final rankings could not be determined, or that the season rights partner of the event and once again worked hand in could not be complete, the safety of the athletes, officials and hand with strategic partners Tourism and Events Queensland spectators was paramount. and Brisbane Economic Development Agency to deliver a world class event in the heart of Brisbane. COMPETITIONS CALENDAR A record 187 teams from across the country converged on While the remaining competitions in the year were Brisbane for the two week festival of water polo. cancelled (WPA Open Championships and National State Championships) due to COVID-19, a Competition Advisory Thanks to the dedication and tireless efforts of the countless Panel was formed to develop a National Competition officials and volunteers, the AYWPC was able to deliver a great Framework. The Framework sets the long-term strategy water polo experience for competitors, clubs, friends, families for the sport’s national competitions to provide clarity and and fans. consistency for water polo competitors across the country. Water polo competitors and Brisbane fans were once again It was important that the relationship between State, National treated to a thrilling international test match series held and International competitions was shown through the between Australia and USA as part of the Olympic Games Circular Calendar Model (CCM). Another key task was to preparation. ensure the purpose and role of these events were defined Supporters filled the Brisbane Aquatic Centre to capacity, to show a clear pathway for aspiring players, coaches and making it the biggest crowd to attend a water polo game in officials. This framework and calendar will be reviewed on an Australia since the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The Aussie annual basis. Stingers were able to beat USA in the second game to level the Series, delivering the USA their first loss after a 69-game winning streak. However the reigning Olympic Champions were too strong in the end, taking out the Women’s Series. The KAP7 Aussie Sharks delivered a thrilling Series win for the home crowd, cementing their position on the international stage. Heading into the final test with the Series locked one game a piece, the KAP7 Aussie Sharks delivered a commanding performance to close out the match and the series. The Australia/USA Test Series provided Australia’s junior water polo players the chance to watch international water polo at its best, on home soil, as well as the opportunity to meet the heroes of the sport. Water Polo Australia is excited to announce that the AYWPC will return to Brisbane again in 2021.

14 15 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

AWL MEN & WOMEN 12 & UNDER GIRLS’ 14 & UNDER BOYS’ 14 & UNDER GIRLS’ (SUSPENDED DUE TO CHAMPIONSHIPS, CHAMPIONSHIPS, CHAMPIONSHIPS, CORONAVIRUS) BRISBANE, JANUARY BRISBANE, JANUARY BRISBANE, JANUARY 2020: 2020: 2020: 12 & UNDER BOYS’ 1. All Hallows 1. Melbourne Collegians 1. Melville Marlins CHAMPIONSHIPS, 2. SNB Breakers 2. Brisbane Barracudas 2. Mermaids Pink BRISBANE, JANUARY 3. Polo Bears 3. Sydney Uni Blue 3. ACU Cronulla Sharks 2020: 4. Mermaids Pink 4. Sunshine Coast 4. Ovens & Murray 5. Brisbane Barracudas 5. UWA Bears 5. Sydney Uni Blue 1. SNB Breakers 6. Sydney Uni Wombats 6. SNB Breakers 6. AHS 2. Sydney Uni 7. River City Warriors 7. Melville Sharks 7. Drummoyne Devils Red 3. Mantas 8. St Rita’s 8. Polo Bears 8. SNB Breakers Blue 4. Brisbane Barracudas 9. UTS Balmain Tigers 9. UNSW Wests 5. Hunter Hurricanes (Plate) Killer Whales (Plate) 6. Drummoyne Devils 10. UNSW Wests Magpies 10. Brisbane Barracudas 7. River City Warriors 11. Mantas Blue 11. Mermaids White 8. Sunshine Coast 12. Adelaide Jets 12. BGGS 13. Ovens & Murray 13. St Rita’s 14. Drummoyne Devils 14. SNB White 15. Sydney Uni Gold 15. UWA Bears 16. ACU Cronulla Sharks 16. UTS Balmain Tigers 17. Sydney Uni Cubs (Bowl) 17, Central Coast (Bowl) 18. Richmond Tigers 18. Mermaids Blue 19. Melville Saints 19. Sunshine Coast 20. DVE-Monash 20. Polo Bears 21. River City Warriors 21. Adelaide Jets 22. Canberra Dolphins 22. River City 23. Central Coast 23. Hunter Hurricanes 24. Hunter Hurricanes 24. UWA Gold 25. UWA Cubs (Shield) 25. Melville Mermaids 26. Ryde Rhinos (Shield) 27. Barras Black 26. Triton 28. Mantas Black 27. Sydney Uni Gold 28. Drummoyne Devils/SNB 29. Mermaids Aqua 30. Tamworth

16 16 & UNDER BOYS’ 16 & UNDER GIRLS’ 18 & UNDER BOYS’ 18 & UNDER GIRLS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS, CHAMPIONSHIPS, CHAMPIONSHIPS, CHAMPIONSHIPS, BRISBANE, JANUARY BRISBANE, JANUARY BRISBANE, JANUARY BRISBANE, JANUARY 2020: 2020: 2020: 2020: 1. Sydney Uni Blue 1. MermaIds Pink 1. UTS Balmain Tigers 1. Sydney Uni Blue 2. Melville Sharks 2. Sydney Uni Blue 2. Brisbane Barracudas 2. Drummoyne Devils 3. River City 3. St Rita’s 3. UWA Bears 3. ACU Cronulla Sharks 4. UNSW Wests Magpies 4. UNSW Wests 4. Melville Sharks 4. UNSW Wests 5. Brisbane Barracudas Killer Whales Yellow 5. Sydney Uni Blue Killer Whales 6. Hunter Hurricanes 5. SNB Breakers 6. ACU Cronulla Sharks 5. UTS Balmain Tigers Gold 7. UWA Bears 6. All Hallows White 7. Canberra Dolphins 6. SNB Breakers 8. Canberra Dolphins 7. UWA Bears 8. Adelaide Jets 7. Mermaids Pink 9. UTS Balmain Tigers 8. Mermaids Blue 9. Drummoyne 8. Mermaids Blue (Plate) 9. BGGS (Plate) Devils Red (Plate) 9. Triton (Plate) 10. ACU Cronulla Sharks 10. UTS Balmain Tigers Gold 10. Richmond Tigers 10. BGGS 11. Adelaide Jets 11. ACU Cronulla Sharks 11. QUT Wolves 11. Melville Marlins 12. Melville Saints 12. AHS Blue 12. UWA Blue 12. MC Tigers 13. Drummoyne Devils Red 13. Hunter Hurricanes 13. Hunter Hurricanes Blue 13. Brisbane Barracudas 14. Sydney Uni Gold 14. Melville Marlins 14. UNSW Wests Magpies 14. Adelaide Jets 15. DVE Aquatic 15. Sydney Uni Gold 15. Hobart Combined 15. Tauranga 16. Ovens & Murray 16. Canberra Dolphins 16. Drummoyne Devils Black 16. Sydney Uni Gold 17. MC Lions (Bowl) 17. Richmond Tigers (Bowl) 17. HBHS (Bowl) 17. All Hallows (Bowl) 18. MC Sharks 18. Brisbane Barracudas 18. Canberra 18. UTS Balmain Tigers 19. Triton 19. Adelaide Jets Dolphins/Barras Black 20. QUT Wolves 20. UWA Gold 19. River City 19. UWA Bears 21. SNB Breakers 21. UNSW Wests 20. SNB Breakers 20. Hunter Hurricanes 22. Sunshine Coast Killer Whales Black 21. Hunter Hurricanes Grey 21. QUT Tigers 23. Polo Bears 22. Melville Mermaids 22. Adelaide Stealth 22. NSW Country Composite 24. Honey Badgers 23. Central Coast 23. Polo Bears 25. UWA Blue (Shield) 24. Essendon 26. Central Coast 25. Mermaids Aqua (Shield) 27. Drummoyne Devils Black 26. Honey Badgers/ 28. Ryde Rhinos Mermaids 29. Adelaide Stealth 27. Sunshine Coast 30. NYP Dragons 28. NYP Dragons 31. Richmond Tigers 29. Drummoyne Devils 32. River City Sharks 30. Tamworth 31. Mermaids White 32. WPQ Barbarians 33. Ovens & Murray 34. River City 35. UTS Balmain Tiger Black

17 INTERNATIONAL RESULTS

SENIOR MEN FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, GWANGJU, SOUTH KOREA, JULY, 2019 INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT, SPLIT, CROATIA, JULY 2019 Team: Richard Campbell, Joel Dennerley, Blake Edwards, Lachlan Edwards, Andrew Ford, George Ford, Rhys Howden, Team: Richard Campbell, Joel Dennerley, Blake Edwards, Anthony Hrysanthos, Joe Kayes, Nathan Power, Tim Putt, Lachlan Edwards, Andrew Ford, George Ford, Rhys Howden, Aidan Roach, Aaron Younger. Head Coach: Elvis Fatovic. Anthony Hrysanthos, Joe Kayes, Nathan Power, Tim Putt, Assistant coaches: Dejan Kontic, Paul Oberman. Aidan Roach, Aaron Younger. Head Coach: Elvis Fatovic. Physiotherapist: Tom Donaldson. Doctor: Rachel Harris. Assistant coaches: Dejan Kontic, Paul Oberman. Performance Analyst: Matt Harris. Referee: Daniel Flahive. Physiotherapist: Tom Donaldson. Day 2: Croatia 14 Australia 4 (A Younger 2, N Power, Performance Analyst: Matt Harris. Referee: Daniel Flahive. L Edwards). Day 1: Australia 15 (A Roach 3, A Ford, T Putt 2, N Brooks, Day 4: Australia 17 (R Howden 4, J Kayes, N Power 3, A Roach, B Edwards, L Edwards, L Hollis, R Howden, J Kayes, N Power, A Younger, B Edwards 2, R Campbell) Kazakhstan 8. A Younger) Kazakhstan 6; Australia 18 (R Campbell, B Edwards, A Ford 3, J Kayes, A Roach 2, N Brooks, Day 6: USA 12 Australia 11 (J Kayes, L Edwards, A Roach, L Edwards, G Ford, N Power, A Younger) Germany 14. A Younger 2, R Campbell, A Ford, R Howden). Day 2: Australia 16 (B Edwards 4, A Roach 3, G Ford, Final points: Croatia 6, USA 4, Australia 2, Kazakhstan 0. R Howden 2, R Campbell, L Hollis, J Kayes, T Putt, A Younger) Day 8: Second round: Australia 13 (J Kayes 4+1, A Roach 1+1, Germany 12. A Younger 1+1, R Howden 1+1, A Ford, B Edwards) Montenegro Final Placings: Australia, Germany, Kazakhstan. 11 in penalty shootout. FT: 9-9. Pens: 4-2. Day 10: Quarterfinal: Hungary 10 Australia 9 (J Kayes, N Power, L Edwards, A Roach 2, G Ford). Day 12: Round 5-8 semifinal: Australia 9 (J Kayes 3, R Campbell, A Younger 2, A Ford, B Edwards) Greece 8. Day 14: Classification 5-6: Serbia 13 Australia 9 (A Younger, A Ford 2, R Campbell, G Ford, J Kayes, L Edwards, B Edwards). Final placings: Italy, Spain, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Australia, Greece, Germany, United States of America, Montenegro, Japan, South Africa, Brazil, Kazakhstan, South Korea, New Zealand. INTERNATIONAL SERIES WITH CROATIA, SYDNEY, DECEMBER 2019 Team: Nicholas Brooks, Richard Campbell, James Clark, Johnno Cotterill, Joel Dennerley, Blake Edwards, Lachlan Edwards, Andrew Ford, Jarrod Gilchrist, Lachlan Hollis, Rhys Howden, Anthony Hrysanthos, Joseph Kayes, Nathan Power, Tim Putt, Aidan Roach, Aaron Younger. Head Coach: Elvis Fatovic. Assistant Coaches: Tim Hamill, Paul Oberman. Manager: Michael Maclennan. Physiotherapist: Tom Donaldson. Performance Analyst: Matt Harris Sutherland: Croatia 10 Australia 8 (R Campbell, R Howden 2, J Kayes, N Power, L Edwards, J Gilchrist). Drummoyne: Croatia 12 Australia 11 (R Campbell, B Edwards, J Kayes, A Younger 2, J Gilchrist, N Power, A Roach) in sudden death penalty shootout (FT: 7-7. Pens: 5-4) SOPAC: Croatia 9 Australia 7 (A Younger 3, R Campbell, L Edwards, R Howden, J Kayes). Croatia wins series 3-0.

18 INTERNATIONAL SERIES AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY WITH UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, JANUARY 2020 ASIA PACIFIC TOURNAMENT, HONG KONG, AUGUST 2019 Team: Richard Campbell, James Clark, Joel Dennerley, Blake Edwards, Lachlan Edwards, Andrew Ford, George Ford, Team: John Campbell, James Dezius, Tom Franks, Jarrod Gilchrist, Lachlan Hollis, Joseph Kayes, Nathan Power, Adam Golding, Steele Gribble, Jackson Holdway, Alex Hooper, Tim Putt, Aidan Roach, Aaron Younger. Head Coach: Elvis Mitchell Marsden, Joseph McMullen, James Scannell, Fatovic. Assistant Coaches: Tim Hamill, Paul Oberman. Gus Shepherd, Storm Strauss, Jared Tobin. Manager: Michael Maclennan. Physiotherapist: Tom Head Coach: Allen Caldwell. Donaldson. Performance Analyst: Matt Harris Day 1: Australia 14 (J Campbell 3) Taiwan 2; Australia 21 (A Golding, M Marsden) Mejirogumi 2. Match 1: Australia 13 (J Kayes 4, N Power, A Younger 2, R Campbell, A Roach, B Edwards, A Ford, L Hollis) USA 12. Day 2: Australia 21 (J Campbell, M Marsden 3, S Gribble, T Franks, A Golding 2, J Tobin, A Hooper, J Scannell, J Holdway, Match 2: USA 10 Australia 9 (R Campbell, J Kayes 2, J Dezius, G Shephard) Hong Kong Beach Boys 1; quarterfinal, L Edwards, A Ford, A Roach, J Gilchrist, B Edwards). Australia 6 Hong Kong B 2; Semifinal: Indonesia 10 Australia 6. Match 3: Australia 14 (L Edwards 5, A Younger 4, B Edwards 2, Day 3: Classification 3-4: Hong Kong A 11 Australia 9. J Kayes, N Brooks, L Hollis) USA 8. Final placing: 4th. Australia wins series 2-1. JUNIOR MEN UNIVERSITY 20 & UNDER UNIVERSITY GAMES, NAPLES, ITALY, JULY 2019 FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT, DECEMBER 2019 Team: Nick Elphick, James Gilfeather, Nick Hallam, John Hedges, Christian Kyriakou, Angus Lambie, Thomas Team: Hugh Anstey, Alastair Bruce, Matthew Byrnes, McJannett, Sam Nangle, Charlie Negus, Nick Taylor, James Gillfeather, John Hedges, Flynn Mais, Matthew Murphy, Reilly Townsend, Lachlan Vos, Damian Williams. Charlie Negus, Matthew Oberman, Lewis Putt, Jack Rector, Head Coach: Andrew Yanitsas. Manager: Mark Salmon. Nicholas Taylor, Lachlan Vos. Head Coach: Andrew Yanitsas. Physiotherapist: Danielle Woodhouse. Assistant Coach: Andras-Jo Kovacs. Day 1: Croatia 17 Australia 9 (R Townsend 2, A Lambie, Physiotherapist: Tom Gilbert. Referee: Conor Davis. T McJannett, N Elphick, J Gilfeather, C Negus, C Kyriakou, Day 1: Greece 16 Australia 9 (C Negus 3, J Rector, M Murphy, S Nangle). L Vos, M Oberman, J Gillfeather, M Byrnes). Day 3: Australia 15 (A Lambie 5, J Gilfeather, C Negus 3, Day 2: Bye. T McJannett, N Elphick 2) Japan 14. Day 3: Australia 8 (H Anstey 3, J Gillfeather 2, J Rector, Day 4: Italy 18 Australia 5 (N Elphick 2, N Taylor, S Nangle, M Byrnes, L Vos) New Zealand 7. R Townsend). Day 4: Australia 9 (J Gillfeather 3, C Negus, A Bruce 2, H Anstey, N Taylor) Brazil 6. Day 6: Hungary 18 Australia 6 (N Elphick 2, A Lambie, N Taylor, N Hallam, L Vos). Day 5: Australia 25 (M Oberman, J Gillfeather, A Bruce 4, C Negus, L Putt 3, M Murphy, H Anstey 2, J Rector, L Vos, Day 7: Second round: Australia 21 (N Elphick, J Gilfeather 4, M Byrnes) Uzbekistan 7. A Lambie, S Nangle 3, T McJannett, R Townsend 2, N Hallam, Final points: Greece 8, Australia 6, New Zealand 4, Brazil 2, C Negus, L Vos) South Korea 4. Uzbekistan 0. Day 8: Quarterfinal: Russia 13 Australia 7 (R Townsend 3, Day 6: Second Round: Japan 11 Australia 10 (J Gillfeather 3, A Lambie, T McJannett, N Hallam, C Negus). H Anstey, C Negus 2, J Rector, M Oberman, M Byrnes). Day 9: Classification 5-8 semifinal: France 7 Australia 3 Day 7: Round 9-12 semifinals: Canada 11 Australia 8 (A Lambie, C Negus, R Townsend). (C Negus 4, L Vos 2, J Rector, H Anstey). Day 10: Classification 7-8: Croatia 12 Australia 4 Day 8: Classification 11-12: Australia 9 (C Negus 5, L Vos 3, (A Lambie, T McJannett, N Elphick, J Gilfeather). J Gillfeather) New Zealand 8. Final placings: Italy, USA, Hungary, Russia, Japan, France, Final Placings: Greece, Serbia, Italy, Croatia, Spain, Croatia, Australia, Great Britain, South Korea. Montenegro, United States of America, Japan, Hungary, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, Egypt, China, Brazil, Uzbekistan. (Kuwait and Iran disqualified).

19 WOMEN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL TOUR, JULY 2019 UNIVERSITY GAMES, NAPLES, ITALY, JULY 2019 Team: Elle Armit, Zoe Arancini, Isobel Bishop, Team: Abby Andrews, Hayley Ballesty, Pascalle Casey, Hannah Buckling, Keesja Gofers, Bronte Halligan, Jessica Emerson, Tess Hosking, Matilda Kearns, Bronwen Knox, Lena Mihailovic, Gabriella Palm, Amy Ridge, Genevieve Longman, Brooke Mclean, Sophie Milliken, Madeleine Steere, Rowie Webster, Lea Yanitsas. Head Coach: Danielle Morrissey, Sofie Pontre, Alice Williams, Predrag Mihailovic. Assistant Coach: Rebecca Rippon. Jessica Zimmerman. Head Coach: Dusan Damjanovic. Manager: Bronwyn Smith. Physiotherapist: Emma Sulley. Assistant Coach: Debbie Watson. Doctor: Rachel Harris. PA (video): Bjorn Maddern. Physiotherapist: Danielle Woodhouse. Referee: Daniel Flahive. Day 1: Australia 15 (J Zimmerman, A Williams 3, B McClean, FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, A Andrews 2, P Casey, M Kearns, D Morrissey, S Milliken, GWANGJU, SOUTH KOREA, JULY, 2019 H Ballesty,) China 4. Day 1: Italy 10 Australia 9 (R Webster 4, H Buckling 2, Day 4: Russia 17 Australia 7 (A Williams 3, B McClean, K Gofers, A Ridge, L Mihailovic). M Kearns, J Zimmerman, S Millliken). Day 3: Australia 14 (R Webster, K Gofers 3, H Buckling, Day 5: Italy 9 Australia 7 (A Williams, M Kearns 2, D Morrissey, A Ridge 2, B Halligan, B Knox, Z Arancini, L Mihailovic) B Milliken, S Pontre). China 12. Day 6: Australia 11 (M Kearns 3, J Zimmerman, S Pontre 2, Day 5: Australia 9 (H Buckling 3, I Bishop, I Bishop 2, B McClean, D Morrissey, H Ballesty, A Williams) USA 9. K Gofers, R Webster) Japan 7. Day 8: Hungary 7 Australia 4 (M Kearns 2, B McClean, Final points: Italy 6, Australia 4, China 2, Japan 0. S Milliken). Day 7: Second round: Australia 13 (B Halligan 4, K Gofers, Z Arancini 2, H Buckling, R Webster, A Ridge, E Armit, Day 9: Classification 5-8 semifinal: Australia 12 (B McClean, M Steere) Kazakhstan 3. A Williams 3, A Andrews, M Kearns 2, P Casey, S Pontre) China 7. Day 9: Quarterfinal: Australia 9 (R Webster 3, H Buckling, B Halligan 2, Z Arancini, E Armit) Russia 7. Day 10: Classification 5-6: Australia 11 (J Zimmerman, Day 11: Semifinal: USA 7 Australia 2 (R Webster, B Halligan). M Kearns 3, B McClean, A Williams 2, P Casey) Japan 10. Day 13: Classification 3-4: Australia 10 (Z Arancini 3, Final placings: Hungary, Italy, Russia, Canada, Australia, H Buckling, B Knox 2, B Halligan, R Webster, A Ridge) Japan, China, USA. Hungary 9. Final placings: United States of America, Spain, Australia, Hungary, Russia, Italy, Netherlands, Greece, Canada, Kazakhstan, China, New Zealand, Japan, South Africa, Cuba, South Korea. INTERNATIONAL SERIES WITH UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, JANUARY 2020 Team: Abby Andrews, Zoe Arancini, Elle Armit, Hannah Buckling, Pascale Casey, Keesja Gofers, Bronte Halligan, Lilian Hedges, Matilda Kearns, Bronwen Knox, Lena Mihailovic, Gabi Palm, Amy Ridge, Maddy Steere, Rowie Webster, Lea Yanitsas, J Zimmerman. Head Coach: Predrag Mihailovic. Assistant Coach: Rebecca Rippon. Manager: Bronwyn Smith. Match 1: USA 10 Australia 9 (Z Arancini 3, H Buckling 2, A Andrews, R Webster, A Ridge, L Mihailovic). Match 2: Australia 10 (B Halligan, R Webster, A Ridge (2), I Bishop, B Knox, M Kearns, P Casey) USA 9. Match 3: USA 10 Australia 7 (K Gofers, R Webster 2, A Andrews, A Ridge, Z Arancini). USA wins series 2-1.

20 BEACH WATER POLO AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS EXHIBITION, ASIA PACIFIC TOURNAMENT, GWANGJU, SOUTH KOREA, JULY HONG KONG, AUGUST 2019 Team: Morgan Baxter, Sofia Chaves, Michaela Davies, Team: Chelsea Clarke, Leah Dodd, Gemma Harangozo, Kiara Holden, Bridget Leeson Smith, Tayla Walsh, Kate Hughes, Belle Humby, Eliza Limn, Caitlin Read, Kelsey Wakefield. Head Coach: Taryn Woods. Pete Schulte, Heather Scott, Amy Wallace, Stacey Williams, Assistant Coach: Scott Nicholson. Caroline Zanussi, Lily Zeeman. Day 1: Spain 17 Australia 10 (M Baxter 4, S Chaves 3, Head Coach: Marko Draksimovic. B Leeson Smith 2, T Walsh). Assistant Coach: Toby Fitzgerald. Manager: Roslyn Caldwell. Day 2: USA 16 Australia 6 (M Baxter, B Leeson Smith 2, Day 1: Hong Kong 6 Australia 4. Australia 15 (K Hughes 4) T Walsh, K Holden). Jakarta 2. Day 4: Australia 14 (B Leeson Smith 7, M Baxter 3, Day 2: Australia 7 (L Dodd 3) Philippines 7; China 8 Australia 4 K Wakefield, S Chaves, M Davies, K Holden) China 14. (L Dodd 3). Day 6: Classification 3-4: Australia 20 (M Baxter 7, S Chaves, Day 3: Classification 3-4: Australia 11 (L Dodd 4, E Limn 3, K Holden 4, T Walsh, B Leeson Smith 2, M Davies) China 16. K Hughes, C Zanussi, C Read, B Humby) Philippines 9. Final placings: USA, Spain, Australia, China. Final placing: 3rd. FINA JUNIOR GIRLS’ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, FUNCHAL, PORTUGAL, SEPTEMBER 2019: Team: Abby Andrews, Charlize Andrews, Kasey Dalziel, Claire Durston, Jessica Emerson, Tenealle Fasala, Sophie Milliken, Glenda Morgan, Jamie Oberman, Isobelle Pamp, Ruby Swadling, Nioka Thomas, Carla Traplin. Head Coach: Georgina Kovacs. Manager/Assistant Coach: Peter Arancini. Physiotherapist: Rachel Dodds. Referee: Fiona Haigh. Day 1: Hungary 10 Australia 9 (C Andrews 4, J Oberman 2, A Andrews, J Emerson, T Fasala). Day 2: Australia 11 (R Swadling, C Andrews 4, N Thomas 2, T Fasala) Japan 10. Day 3: USA 9 Australia 8 (J Oberman, A Andrews 3, C Traplin, C Andrews). Final points: United States 5, Hungary 4, Australia 2, Japan 1. Day 4: Second round: Spain 11 Australia 9 (C Andrews, A Andrews, J Emerson 2, G Morgan, C Traplin, T Fasala) Day 5: Classification 9-12 semifinal: Australia 16 (R Swadling 6, A Andrews 3, J Oberman, K Dalziel, J Emerson 2, N Thomas) South Africa 5. Day 6: Classification 9-10: Australia 14 (S Milliken 3, A Andrews, N Thomas, K Dalziel, T Fasala 2, J Oberman, C Traplin, C Andrews) Canada 5. Final placings: Russia, Netherlands, Italy, Greece, Spain, USA, Hungary, China, Australia, Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Japan, New Zealand, Kazakhstan, Portugal.

21 BOARD COMPETENCY AND ATTRIBUTE MATRIX

DESCRIPTION

COMPETENCY/ DESCRIPTION ATTRIBUTE Board / Governance Board and/or Senior Executive experience reporting to a governing body with an understanding experience of current good corporate governance practice ensuring compliance not only with the relevant legislation, regulations and laws, but also current community expectations of governing bodies. Business experience A broad range of commercial experience, but particularly in areas such as communications, marketing, branding, business systems, information technology, human resources and/or process improvement. Water Polo knowledge An understanding of the history of and current approaches to water polo in Australia and overseas. High performance sport Coach, administrator or player experience in a high performance sporting environment. understanding Community sport Understanding and implementation of community sport initiatives to drive junior development and experience broader participation. Financial performance Qualifications and experience in accounting and/or finance and the ability to: • Analyse financial statements and key financial metrics • Critically assess financial viability and performance • Contribute to strategic financial planning • Oversee budgets and the efficient use of resources • Oversee funding arrangements and accountability. Legal Qualifications and experience in legal practice, but particularly with emphasis on: • Sports Industry • Not-for-Profit Associations • Employment law • Health & Safety. Marketing and Knowledge of and experience in marketing services to members/customers/other stakeholders communications and public promotion campaigns. Understanding of communication with stakeholders through a range of relevant communication channels including social media strategies. Government relations Experience in managing government relations, dealings with government and regulators and in industry and/or project advocacy strategies. Diversity Generally a diverse group broadly reflective of Water Polo’s community and stakeholders is desirable. In particular: • Gender diversity: Approximately equal gender representation is desirable. Sport Australia has mandated a target of at least 40 per cent representation by gender; • Geographical diversity: Geographic diversity broadly reflective of the membership; and • Water Polo background: Collectively, a broad range of exposures to the different aspects of our sport. BOARD COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT

Limited exposure, understanding Zero to five years ✓ Some informal guidance or training. or experience. of relevant experience.

Demonstrated knowledge and Five to ten years ✓ ✓ Received formal guidance or training. understanding. of relevant experience.

Demonstrated advanced knowledge Ten years or more ✓ ✓ ✓ Provides guidance or training. and understanding. of relevant experience.

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Trent Jane Susan Andrew Kay John Gerard Birkett Moran Smith Knox Copeland Whitehouse Neesham

Board / Governance ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ experience

Business ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ experience

Water Polo ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ knowledge

High performance sport ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ understanding

Community sport ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ experience

Financial ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ performance

Legal ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Marketing and ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ communications

Government ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ relations

Diversity

Gender Male Female Female Male Female Male Male

Geographical Canberra Sydney Adelaide Brisbane Melbourne Hobart Perth

Past elite Past elite athlete State player athlete, Past elite administrator Past AWL Parent of International Past elite Water Polo athlete Past elite and coach and current elite team provider athlete and background athlete international manager Current AWL/ athlete of sports coach club player medicine official Parent of services Current athlete coach

Board Tenure 3 4 3 3 1 1 1 (years)

23 WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 86 159 573 403 • FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Your directors present this report on Water Polo Australia INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2020. Director & Trent Birkett DIRECTORS President The names of each person who has been a director during the Trent was elected as a Director of Water Polo Australia on 25 year and to the date of this report are: November 2017. He has been involved in water polo for over 30 years as a player, manager, coach and Director on the Water Trent Birkett President Polo ACT Board. Trent played over 300 national league games Andrew Knox and represented Australia at the junior, university and senior levels. Jane Moran As the Chief Operating Officer at the National Portrait Gallery, Susan Smith Trent manages teams responsible for the development and Kay Copeland Elected 23 November 2019 strategic management of finances, human resources, ICT and facilities. He brings experience in the commercialisation of John Whitehouse Elected 20 December 2019 government funded entities and has worked closely with the Gerard Neesham Elected 23 November 2019 governing Board ensuring appropriate governance practices are in place. Daniel Bartels Resigned 22 November 2019 Trent holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Information Systems) Thomas Whalan Resigned 22 November 2019 and Bachelor of Economics from the Australia National Steve Blunt Resigned 3 September 2019 University. He is also a Chartered Accountant and a Graduate Phillip Scales Resigned 22 November 2019 of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Directors have been in office since the start of the financial Mr Andrew Knox Director year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated. Andrew has just recently retired as a partner in national PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES law firm Allens after over 30 years practicing as a corporate The principal activity of Water Polo Australia Limited (WPA) advisory lawyer with the whole of his 36 year legal career in during the financial year was to act as the national governing that firm’s Brisbane and Port Moresby offices, with a focus body for the sport of water polo in Australia. The company’s on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and corporate purpose is “to facilitate and grow the sport of water polo, governance. In addition, Andrew has served on the boards of thereby increasing participation at all levels and achieving a number of not for profit entities in the fields of education sustainable success at the elite level”. The Strategic Plan and superannuation for almost 20 years in total. He also has identifies the following four strategic priorities: experience serving on finance and audit & risk committees. 1. Corporate – Pursuing organisational excellence by Andrew has degrees in Economics and Law from the adopting best practice governance and business operating Australian National University and a Master of Business principles, effective communication and commercial Administration from Deakin University, is a graduate of the growth. Australian Institute of Company Directors Director’s Course and has been a Fellow of that Institute since 2007. He was 2. Development – Building the national capability of our appointed as a member of the Australian Takeovers Panel sport through effective planning and delivery, greater for a term in 2003 and has been a member of the Australian stakeholder engagement and unified behaviours. Securities and Investments Commission’s Queensland 3. Competition – Growing membership in water polo through Regional Liaison Committee for over 20 years. He is a member quality competitions and clear pathways. of both the Queensland Law Society and the Law Council of 4. High Performance – Delivering the objectives of the 2020+ Australia and has served on the Companies Committee and Water Polo Australia High Performance Plan ensuring Corporations Committee of those bodies respectively for more success at the elite level and sustainable performance than two decades. pathways. Andrew has never played water polo. However four of his children have, with two competing in the Australian Waterpolo League and Australian age representative levels, and daughter Bronwen currently playing over 300 games for the Stingers, representing Australia at the Beijing, London and Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games while Andrew absorbed the finer intricacies of the rules of the sport from the comfort of grandstands here and overseas. Andrew was appointed to the Water Polo Australia board in 2018.

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Director Women’s basketball and was the first person to work with Ms Jane Moran Athletes’ Commission Chair the Australian Women’s Water Polo Team from 1984-1991 including their historic 1986 World Championship win in As chair of the Athlete’s Commission, Jane was appointed to Madrid. the Water Polo Australia Board in 2016. Kay has been involved in water polo for over 40 years having Jane is a retired elite level water polo athlete with a career started playing for Footscray Swimming and Water Polo Club highlight of a bronze medal in the 2012 London Olympic and been involved at all levels of water polo – player, coach, Games. Jane has since retired from international sport but manager, physiotherapist, Victorian Board member and is contributing to the sport outside of the pool. Jane was an inaugural Chair Victorian ITC program. Appointed Director of Water Polo Queensland from 2013 – Kay has a degree in physiotherapy and a degree and masters 2015, Appointed Director of Water Polo Australia in 2016 and is in physical education and completed ongoing education in currently the Athlete’s Commission chairperson of Water Polo sports management, business, physiotherapy and sports Australia after being the Athlete’s Commission secretary for medicine and the AICD Company Directors Course. Kay is the 2012-2016 Olympiad. currently a life member of Footscray Swimming and Water Jane is a Civil Engineer and is the Newcastle Manager at Polo Club, Fellow Sports Medicine Australia, Member Aurecon, a multi-national design consultancy. She has Australian Physiotherapy Association and Member Australian worked for Aurecon (previously Connell Wagner) for 14 years, Institute of Company Director. balancing sport and career. In 2014 Jane transferred from Brisbane to Sydney and is now currently based in Newcastle Gerard Neesham Director and is managing some of the city shaping major infrastructure Gerard is the founder of the Clontarf Foundation and has projects funded through both the State and Federal been Chief Executive Officer since its inception in 2000. He Government. is a qualified teacher and has spent many years teaching in Ms Susan Smith Director Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Gerard has a rich background in professional sport both as an Australian Susan (Susie) was appointed to the Board of Water Polo Rules football player and coach at AFL and WA state level Australia in January 2018. She is an experienced executive as well as representing Australia in water polo. He has a with over 20 years of corporate experience and is currently long positive history with Aboriginal people and communities the Chief Executive of the Australian Industry Greenhouse across the country and with his educators perspective, future Network. visions, passion and resilience – has been instrumental to the Susie’s corporate experience includes strategic planning and success of Clontarf for almost 18 years. project development, risk management, public affairs, and John Whitehouse Director sustainability. Susie has held board positions with CRC CARE, Kyron Audio, South Australian Water Polo, and she is a long- John Whitehouse was a national swimming finalist in both standing member of the South Australian Cricket Association freestyle and butterfly during the 1960s and a multiple Game Development Board Committee. Tasmanian champion. At the same time, he was also a “Susie is committed to, and passionate about, the continued Tasmanian surf and belt champions for Surf Life Saving and development of water polo: both the elite pathways and was a member of the Tasmanian water polo team from 1968 the broader membership base. Susie is a dual Australian to 1975, which he captained on six occasions. Since retiring representative: water polo (1989-90) and swimming (1991-93). as an athlete, he has made an extraordinary contribution She is also a multiple South Australian and Australian Capital to Australian water polo as Secretary, first of the Australian Territory representative both as a player and in coaching roles Water Polo Committee under the Australian Swimming Union, (1986-94 and 2005-07). and subsequently as the Secretary of the Australian Amateur Water Polo Association and then Australian Water Polo Inc. after it separated from the Australian Swimming Union in Kay Copeland Director 1982. Kay is a Specialist Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist His outstanding contribution to water polo in Australia has (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapy in spanned over 30 years. He has also been a member of the 2018) and works in a private sports medicine clinic. Kay has FINA Technical Water Polo Committee since 1992 and its previously served on the WPA Board from 2010 -2014 and was Honorary Secretary since 1996. This important role has been Chair – Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and a member – integral in terms of the global development of water polo, but Remuneration Committee. also in securing Australia’s position and recognition therein. Kay has unique backgrounds in both sports management John reputation on the world stage as one of the top water and elite sports medicine. Kay worked for 17 years for Sports polo referees saw him appointed to referee at the Olympic Medicine Australia-Victorian Branch and then managed the Games final in Seoul (1988), and the World Championships in medical program for Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Perth (1991). Kay currently works as a Specialist Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist in an elite sports medicine clinic and has worked internationally for women’s tennis and Australian

25 WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 86 159 573 403 • FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED

MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS’ GUARANTEE The number of meetings of Directors (including meetings of The Company is incorporated under the Corporations Act Committees of Directors) held during the year and the number 2001 and is a company limited by guarantee. If the Company of meetings attended by each Director is as follows: is wound up, the constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $1 towards meeting Directors’ Meetings any outstanding obligations of the Company. At 30 June 2020, Number eligible Number the total amount that members of the company are liable to to attend attended contribute if the company is wound up is $7.00 (2019: $7.00). Thomas Whalan 6 6 AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION Daniel Bartels 6 5 The lead auditor’s independence declaration for the year Trent Birkett 19 18 ended 30 June 2020 has been received and forms part of the Steve Blunt 2 2 financial reports for Water Polo Australia Limited. Andrew Knox 19 18 This directors’ report is signed in accordance with a resolution Jane Moran 19 17 of the Board of Directors. Phillip Scales 6 6

Susan Smith 19 18 Gerrard Neesham 13 12 Kay Copeland 13 11 Trent Birkett (President) Kay Copeland (Director) John Whitehouse 13 11 Dated this 2nd day of October 2020

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER S 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 TO THE DIRECTORS OF WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2020 there have been no contraventions of:

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WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 86 159 573 403 • FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

2020 2019 2020 2019 Note $ $ Note $ $ Revenue from Expenditure from Continuing Operations Continuing Operations Fees & Contributions 2a 1,879,361 2,886,267 Travel 1,726,897 2,900,054 Grants & Sponsorships 2b 3,630,702 3,948,121 Facilities 196,056 323,880 Sales & Services 178,291 262,055 Equipment 175,975 203,285 Other 358,183 146,256 Grants & Scholarships 613,350 525,000 Total Revenue from Advertising & Promotion 9,139 28,570 Continuing Operations 6,046,537 7,242,699 Professional Fees 1,059,367 884,294 Employee Benefits 3a 1,610,116 1,779,995 Insurance 90,847 72,619 Other Overheads 178,687 122,430 Depreciation & Amortisation 3b 70,545 67,039 Interest Expense 2,971 7,464 Total Expenditure from Continuing Operations 5,733,950 6,914,630

Surplus from Continuing Operations 312,587 328,069

Other Comprehensive Income Loss on Disposal of Assets – (4,329) Total Other Comprehensive Income for the Year – (4,329) Total Comprehensive Income for the Year 312,587 323,740

WPA has changed the classification of the Statement of Comprehensive Income from function to nature.

The accompanying notes form part of these statements.

27 WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 86 159 573 403 • FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2020

2020 2019 2020 2019 Note $ $ Note $ $ ASSETS LIABILITIES

Current Assets Current Liabilities Cash & Cash Equivalents 4 1,848,997 734,772 Trade and Other Payables 10 206,987 684,133 Trade and Other Receivables 5 64,914 217,333 Income Received in Advance 11 81,016 144,683 Inventory on Hand 6 43,028 55,436 Deferred Income 12 1,263,327 467,623 Other Assets 7 119,972 456,741 Provisions 13 78,529 81,892 Total Current Assets 2,076,911 1,464,282 Total Current Liabilities 1,629,859 1,378,330

Non-Current Assets Total Liabilities 1,629,859 1,378,330 Plant & Equipment 8 27,324 14,119 Intangible Assets 9 65,186 126,905 Net Assets 539,563 226,976 Total Non-Current Assets 92,511 141,024 Equity Total Assets 2,169,422 1,605,306 Accumulated Funds 539,563 226,976 Total Equity 539,563 226,976

The accompanying notes form part of these statements.

28 WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 86 159 573 403 • FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

Accumulated Total Accumulated Total Note Funds Equity Note Funds Equity

Opening Balance at 1 July 2018 (96,764) (96,764) Opening Balance at 1 July 2019 226,976 226,976

Total comprehensive income Total comprehensive income attributable to members attributable to members of the entity 323,740 323,740 of the entity 312,587 312,587

Closing Balance at 30 June 2019 226,976 226,976 Closing Balance at 30 June 2020 539,563 539,563

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

2020 2019 2020 2019 Note $ $ Note $ $

Cash Flows from Cash Flows from Operating Activities Investing Activities Receipts in the course Proceeds from sale of of Operations 7,834,685 8,424,167 Plant and Equipment – 4,329 Payments to Payments for Suppliers and Employees (6,699,531) (7,696,720) Plant and Equipment (22,032) (4,754) Interest Received 1,103 2,632 Payments for Intangible Assets – (19,091) Net Cash inflows from Net Cash outflows from Operating Activities 14b 1,136,257 730,079 Investing Activities (22,032) (19,515)

Net Increase in Cash 1,114,225 710,564 Cash at the Beginning of the Financial Year 734,772 24,208 Cash at the End of the Financial Year 14a 1,848,997 734,772

The accompanying notes form part of these statements.

29 WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 86 159 573 403 • FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

The financial statements cover Water Polo Australia Limited as when the right to receive a dividend has been established. an individual entity, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised upon Water Polo Australia Limited is a company limited by the delivery of the service to the customers guarantee. All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and NOTE 1: services tax. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES b). Plant and Equipment Basis of Preparation Each class of plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value as indicated, less, where applicable, accumulated Water Polo Australia Limited applies Australian Accounting depreciation and any impairment losses. Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements as set out in AASB 1053: Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting Plant and equipment is measured on a cost basis and is Standards. therefore carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. In the event the The financial statements are general purpose financial carrying amount of plant and equipment is greater than statements that have been prepared in accordance with its estimated recoverable amount, the carrying amount Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure is written down immediately to its estimated recoverable Requirements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board amount and impairment losses are recognised either in (AASB) and the Corporations Act 2001. The company is a profit or loss or as a revaluation decrease if the impairment not-for-profit entity for financial reporting purposes under losses relate to a revalued asset. A formal assessment of Australian Accounting Standards. recoverable amount is made when impairment indicators Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies are present (refer to Note 1(d) for details of impairment). that the AASB has concluded would result in financial Plant and equipment that has been contributed at no cost, statements containing relevant and reliable information about or for nominal cost, is valued and recognised at the fair transactions, events and conditions. Material accounting value of the asset at the date it is acquired. policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented below and have been consistently The depreciable amount of all fixed assets, including applied unless stated otherwise. buildings and capitalised lease assets, but excluding freehold land, is depreciated on a straight line basis The financial statements, except for the cash flow information, over the asset’s useful life to the entity commencing have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold on historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful financial assets and financial liabilities. The amounts lives of the improvements. presented in the financial statements have been rounded to the nearest dollar. The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are: The financial statements were authorised for issue on 2 October 2020 by the directors of the company. Computer Hardware & Software 33% to 40% a). Revenue Furniture, Fixtures & Fittings 20% to 50% Non-reciprocal grant revenue is recognised in the The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, statement of comprehensive income when the entity and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting obtains control of the grant and it is probable that the period. economic benefits gained from the grant will flow to Gains and losses on disposals are determined by the entity and the amount of the grant can be measured comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains reliably. or losses are recognised in profit or loss in the period in If conditions are attached to the grant which must be which they arise. When revalued assets are sold, amounts satisfied before it is eligible to receive the contribution, the included in the revaluation surplus relating to that asset recognition of the grant as revenue will be deferred until are transferred to retained earnings. those conditions are satisfied. c). Intangibles When grant revenue is received whereby the entity incurs Website – the website is initially recognised at cost. It has an obligation to deliver economic value directly back to a finite life and is carried at cost less any accumulated the contributor, this is considered a reciprocal transaction amortisation losses. The website has a useful life of five and the grant revenue is recognised in the statement years. of financial position as a liability until the service has Software – software is initially recognised at cost. It has been delivered to the contributor, otherwise the grant is a finite life and is carried at cost less any accumulated recognised as income on receipt. amortisation losses. Software has a useful life of three Donations and bequests are recognised as revenue when years. received. Trademarks – trademarks are initially recognised at cost. It Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest has a finite life and is carried at cost less any accumulated method, which for floating rate financial assets is the rate amortisation losses. Trademarks have a useful life of ten inherent in the instrument. Dividend revenue is recognised years.

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d). Impairment of Assets anticipated future wage and salary levels, durations of At the end of each reporting period, the entity assesses service and employee departures, and are discounted whether there is any indication that an asset may be at rates determined by reference to market yields at the impaired. If such an indication exists, an impairment test end of the reporting period on government bonds that is carried out on the asset by comparing the recoverable have maturity dates that approximate the terms of the amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair obligations. Upon the remeasurement of obligations for value less costs to sell and value in use, to the asset’s other long-term employee benefits, the net change in the carrying amount. Any excess of the asset’s carrying amount obligation is recognised in profit or loss classified under over its recoverable amount is recognised immediately employee benefits expense. in the profit or loss, unless the asset is carried at a The company’s obligations for long-term employee benefits revalued amount in accordance with another Standard are presented as non-current liabilities in its statement of (e.g. in accordance with the revaluation model in AASB financial position, except where the company does not have 116). Any impairment loss of a revalued asset is treated an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 as a revaluation decrease in accordance with that other months after the end of the reporting period, in which case Standard. the obligations are presented as current liabilities. Impairment of Non-Financial Assets Retirement benefit obligations At the end of each reporting period, the entity assesses The company pays the fixed superannuation guarantee whether there is any indication that an asset may be contribution (currently 9.5% of the employee’s average impaired. If such an indication exists, an impairment test ordinary salary) to the employee’s superannuation fund is carried out on the asset by comparing the recoverable of choice. All contributions in respect of employees’ amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s contribution entitlements are recognised as an expense fair value less costs of disposal and value in use, to when they become payable. The company’s obligation the asset’s carrying amount. Any excess of the asset’s with respect to employees’ contribution entitlements is carrying amount over its recoverable amount is recognised limited to its obligation for any unpaid superannuation immediately in profit or loss, unless the asset is carried at guarantee contributions at the end of the reporting period. a revalued amount in accordance with another Standard. All obligations for unpaid superannuation guarantee Any impairment loss of a revalued asset is treated as contributions are measured at the (undiscounted) amounts a revaluation decrease in accordance with that other expected to be paid when the obligation is settled and are Standard. presented as current liabilities in the company’s statement Intangible Assets – Software of financial position. The Company intends to amortise the Capitalised Cost of f). Cash and Cash Equivalents the Software over three years from the date it is available Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits and ready for use and will be assessed annually for held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid impairment. investments with original maturities of three months or e). Employee Benefits less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown Short-term employee benefits within short-term borrowings in current liabilities on the Provision is made for the company’s obligation for short- statement of financial position. term employee benefits. Short-term employee benefits g). Accounts Receivable and Other Debtors are benefits (other than termination benefits) that are Accounts receivable and other debtors include amounts expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the due from state associations, clubs, athletes and any end of the annual reporting period in which the employees outstanding grant receipts. Receivables expected to be render the related service, including wages, salaries and collected within 12 months of the end of the reporting sick leave. Short-term employee benefits are measured at period are classified as current assets. All other receivables the (undiscounted) amounts expected to be paid when the are classified as non current assets. obligation is settled. Accounts receivable are initially recognised at fair value The company’s obligations for short-term employee and subsequently measured at amortised cost using benefits such as wages, salaries and sick leave are the effective interest rate method, less any provision for recognised as a part of current trade and other payables in impairment. Refer to Note 1(m) for further discussion on the statement of financial position. impairment losses. Other long-term employee benefits h). Goods and Services Tax (GST) The company classifies employees’ long service leave and Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the annual leave entitlements as other long-term employee amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is benefits as they are not expected to be settled wholly not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). within 12 months after the end of the annual reporting Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the period in which the employees render the related service. amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of Provision is made for the company’s obligation for other GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included long-term employee benefits, which are measured at the with other receivables or payables in the statement of present value of the expected future payments to be made financial position. to employees. Expected future payments incorporate

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST of the difference between that initial amount and the components of cash flows arising from investing or maturity amount calculated using the effective interest financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable method. to, the ATO are presented as operating cash flows included The effective interest method is used to allocate interest in receipts from customers or payments to suppliers. income or interest expense over the relevant period i). Income Tax and is equivalent to the rate that exactly discounts No provision for income tax has been raised as the entity estimated future cash payments or receipts (including is exempt from income tax under Div. 50 of the Income Tax fees, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) Assessment Act 1997. through the expected life (or when this cannot be reliably j). Provisions predicted, the contractual term) of the financial instrument Provisions are recognised when the entity has a legal to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for financial liability. Revisions to expected future net cash which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits flows will necessitate an adjustment to the carrying will result and that outflow can be reliably measured. amount with a consequential recognition of an income or Provisions recognised represent the best estimate of the expense item in profit or loss. amounts required to settle the obligation at the end of the (i) Loans and receivables reporting period. Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets k). Comparative Figures with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted Where required by Accounting Standards, comparative in an active market and are subsequently measured at figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in amortised cost. Gains or losses are recognised in profit presentation for the current financial year. or loss through the amortisation process and when the financial asset is derecognised. l). Trade and Other Payables Trade and other payables represent the liabilities for goods (ii) Financial liabilities and services received by the company during the reporting Non-derivative financial liabilities other than financial period that remain unpaid at the end of the reporting guarantees are subsequently measured at amortised cost. period. The balance is recognised as a current liability with Gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss through the amounts normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the amortisation process and when the financial liability is the liability. derecognised. m). Economic Dependence Impairment Water Polo Australia Limited is dependent on the At the end of each reporting period, the company assesses Australian Sports Commission and its members for the whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset majority of its revenue used to operate the business. At the has been impaired. A financial asset (or a group of financial date of this report, the Board of Directors has no reason to assets) is deemed to be impaired if, and only if, there is believe the Australian Sports Commission or its members objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or will not continue to support Water Polo Australia Limited. more events (a “loss event”) having occurred, which has an n). Financial Instruments impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial Initial recognition and measurement asset(s). Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised In the case of financial assets carried at amortised cost, when the entity becomes a party to the contractual loss events may include: indications that the debtors or provisions to the instrument. For financial assets, this is a group of debtors are experiencing significant financial equivalent to the date that the company commits itself to difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal either purchase or sell the asset (i.e. trade date accounting payments; indications that they will enter bankruptcy or is adopted). Financial instruments are initially measured other financial reorganisation; and changes in arrears or at fair value plus transactions costs except where the economic conditions that correlate with defaults. instrument is classified “at fair value through profit or For financial assets carried at amortised cost (including loss” in which case transaction costs are recognised loans and receivables), a separate allowance account is immediately as expenses in profit or loss. used to reduce the carrying amount of financial assets Classification and subsequent measurement impaired by credit losses. After having taken all possible Financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair measures of recovery, if management establishes that the value, amortised cost using the effective interest method, carrying amount cannot be recovered by any means, at that or cost. Where available, quoted prices in an active market point the written-off amounts are charged to the allowance are used to determine fair value. In other circumstances, account or the carrying amount of impaired financial valuation techniques are adopted. assets is reduced directly if no impairment amount was previously recognised in the allowance account. Amortised cost is calculated as the amount at which the financial asset or financial liability is measured at initial When the terms of financial assets that would otherwise recognition less principal repayments and any reduction for have been past due or impaired have been renegotiated, impairment, and adjusted for any cumulative amortisation the company recognises the impairment for such financial

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

assets by taking into account the original terms as if the NOTE 2B: terms have not been renegotiated so that the loss events GRANTS & SPONSORSHIPS that have occurred are duly considered. 2020 2019 Derecognition $ $ Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to receipt of cash flows expire or the asset is ASC Grants 3,211,222 3,424,305 transferred to another party whereby the entity no longer Other Grants 296,480 407,410 has any significant continuing involvement in the risks and benefits associated with the asset. Financial liabilities are Sponsorship 123,000 116,406 derecognised when the related obligations are discharged Total Grants & Sponsorships 3,630,702 3,948,121 or cancelled, or have expired. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability, which is extinguished or transferred to another party, and the fair value of consideration paid, including the transfer of non- NOTE 3A: cash assets or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit EMPLOYEE BENEFITS or loss. 2020 2019 o). Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments $ $ The directors evaluate estimates and judgments incorporated into the financial statements based Salaries & Wages 1,308,719 1,310,685 on historical knowledge and best available current Provision for Leave 10,011 26,992 information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and Superannuation 119,399 115,320 economic data, obtained both externally and within the Other Employee Benefits 171,987 326,998 company. Key judgments Total Employee Benefits 1,610,116 1,779,995 Employee Benefits For the purpose of measurement, AASB 119: Employee Benefits defines obligations for short-term employee NOTE 3B: benefits as obligations expected to be settled wholly before DEPRECIATION & AMORTISATION 12 months after the end of the annual reporting period in which the employees render the related services. As the 2020 2019 company expects that most employees will not use all of $ $ their annual leave entitlements in the same year in which Depreciation 8,827 15,891 they are earned or during the 12-month period that follows (despite an informal used within 18 months), the directors Amortisation 61,718 51,148 believe that obligations for annual leave entitlements Total Depreciation & Amortisation 70,545 67,039 satisfy the company policy that requires annual leave to be definition of other long-term employee benefits and, therefore, are required to be measured at the present value of the expected future payments to be made to NOTE 4: employees. CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS 2020 2019 $ $ NOTE 2A: FEES & CONTRIBUTIONS Cash at Bank 1,848,997 734,772 2020 2019 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic (see Note 22 for further detail), $ $ WPA has been unable to hold events from March to June, and Membership Fees 626,106 552,342 so WPA held excess monies in the bank. Athlete Contributions 478,334 790,913 Competition Entry fees 774,921 1,543,012 Total Fees & Contributions 1,879,361 2,886,267

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NOTE 5: NOTE 8: TRADE & OTHER RECEIVABLES PLANT & EQUIPMENT 2020 2019 2020 2019 Note $ $ $ $

Current: Plant & Equipment at Original Cost 79,664 80,550 Accounts Receivables 91,153 118,714 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (52,340) (66,431) Provision for Impairment 5a (29,349) (9,700) Net Carrying Amount 27,324 14,119 Other Receivables 3,110 108,319 Movements in Carrying Amounts 64,914 217,333 Movement in the carrying amounts for plant and equipment between the beginning and the end of the current financial a) Provision for Impairment of Receivables year: Movement in the provision for impairment of receivables is Cost Depreciation as follows: Balance at the beginning of the year 80,550 (66,431) $ Additions 22,032 (8,827) Provision for impairment Disposals (22,918) 22,918 as at 1 July 2019 9,700 Carrying amount at the end of the year 79,664 (52,340) – Taken up 19,649 – Written Off – Provision for impairment NOTE 9: as at 30 June 2020 29,349 INTANGIBLE ASSETS 2020 2019 $ $ NOTE 6: INVENTORY ON HAND Intangible Assets at Original Cost 197,295 197,295 Less: Accumulated Amortisation (132,109) (70,390) 2020 2019 $ $ Net Carrying Amount 65,186 126,905 Equipment & Clothing 43,028 55,436 43,028 55,436 Movements in Carrying Amounts Movement in the carrying amounts for intangible assets between the beginning and the end of the current financial NOTE 7: year: OTHER ASSETS Website 2020 2019 Cost Depreciation $ $ Balance at the beginning of the year 28,341 (12,689) Current: Additions – (5,668) Prepayments including tours 86,972 321,756 Disposals – – Accrued Income 33,000 134,985 Carrying amount at the end of the year 28,341 (18,357) 119,972 456,741 Software Due to the COVID-19 pandemic (see Note 22 for further detail) Cost Depreciation prepayments have reduced as all tours to be held post-30 Balance at the beginning of the year 168,045 (57,566) June 2020 were required to be cancelled. Additions – (55,959) Disposals – – Carrying amount at the end of the year 168,045 (113,525)

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Trademarks NOTE 13: Cost Depreciation PROVISIONS Balance at the beginning of the year 909 (136) 2020 2019 $ $ Additions – (91) Annual Leave 78,529 81,892 Disposals – – 78,529 81,892 Carrying amount at the end of the year 909 (227)

Provision for Employee Benefits NOTE 10: Provision for employee benefits represents amounts accrued TRADE & OTHER PAYABLES for annual leave and long service leave. The current portion for this provision includes the total 2020 2019 amount accrued for annual leave entitlements and the $ $ amounts accrued for long service leave entitlements that have vested due to employees having completed the required Current: period of service. Based on past experience, the company Accounts Payable 53,669 311,073 does not expect the full amount of annual leave or long service leave balances classified as current liabilities to be settled Accruals 54,785 181,571 within the next 12 months. However, these amounts must Other 98,534 191,489 be classified as current liabilities since the company does not have an unconditional right to defer the settlement of 206,987 684,133 these amounts in the event employees wish to use their leave entitlement. The non-current portion for this provision includes amounts NOTE 11: accrued for long service leave entitlements that have not INCOME RECEIVED IN ADVANCE yet vested in relation to those employees who have not yet 2020 2019 completed the required period of service. $ $ In calculating the present value of future cash flows in respect of long service leave, the probability of long service leave being Australian Olympic Committee 11,550 – taken is based upon historical data. The measurement and Athlete’s Contributions 30,900 110,489 recognition criteria for employee benefits have been discussed in Note 1(e). Other 38,566 34,194 81,016 144,683

NOTE 12: DEFERRED INCOME 2020 2019 $ $ Australian Sports Commission 1,263,327 467,623 1,263,327 467,623

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic (see Note 22 for further detail) WPA has been unable to utilise the grant monies received on High Performance projects during the months from March to June, and so a higher amount of income than normal has been deferred.

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NOTE 14: NOTE 15: STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (a) Reconciliation of Cash The company’s financial instruments consist of deposits with For the purpose of the Statement of Cash Flows cash banks, accounts receivable and payable, and leases. includes cash at bank and cash on hand. Cash at 30 The carrying amounts for each category of financial June 2020 as shown in the Statement of Cash Flows is instruments, measured in accordance with AASB 139 reconciled to the related items in the Balance Sheet as as detailed in the accounting policies to these financial follows. statements, are as follows: 2020 2019 2020 2019 $ $ Note $ $ Cash at Bank 1,848,997 734,772 Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents 4 1,848,997 734,772 (b) Reconciliation of Net Cash provided by Operating Activities to Surplus/(Deficit) from ordinary activities Trade and other receivables 5 64,914 217,333 2020 2019 Total financial assets 1,913,911 952,105 $ $ Surplus 312,587 323,740 Financial liabilities Plus/(Less): Non Cash Items Financial liabilities at amortised cost: Depreciation and Amortisation 70,545 67,040 – Trade and other payables 10 206,987 684,133 Changes in Assets and Liabilities Total financial liabilities 206,987 684,133 Decrease in Receivables 152,419 120,623 Decrease/(Increase) in Stock 12,408 (2,394) NOTE 16: Decrease in Other Asset 336,769 11,471 KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION Decrease in Trade and Any person(s) having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the entity, directly Other Payables (477,146) (119,003) or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or Increase in Other Liabilities 732,038 328,495 otherwise) of that entity is considered key management (Decrease)/Increase in Provisions (3,363) 107 personnel. The totals of remuneration paid to key management personnel 1,136,257 730,079 (KMP) of the company during the year are as follows: 2020 2019 $ $ Key management personnel compensation 214,082 192,071

NOTE 17: OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Related parties include close family members of key management personnel and entities that are controlled or jointly controlled by those key management personnel individually or collectively with their close family members. Any transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those available to other persons unless otherwise stated.

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NOTE 18: NOTE 22: COMMITMENTS IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ON 2020 2019 OPERATIONS $ $ The impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused disruption to WPA’s business due to government Operating Lease Commitments imposed shutdowns of events and the borders. On March 15 Non-cancellable operating leases it was announced that the remainder of the National League contracted for but not recognised season was cancelled, as well as the upcoming National Championships. On March 17, international travel was in the financial statements restricted, and anyone entering Australia was required to – not later than 12 months 37,298 40,689 quarantine for 14 days. WPA was impacted further when the Tokyo Olympics was postponed to 2021 on 24 March. – later than 12 months but not later than five years – 37,298 While WPA has not be able to hold any events, Sport Australia advised that funding would continue to be provided as per the – later than five years – – agreement signed. The impact of this has been that WPA has been required to defer a significant proportion of funds into The property lease commitments are non-cancellable following years. operating leases contracted for but not capitalised in the As at the date of signing the financial report, while many financial statements. Increase in lease commitments may social distancing restrictions have been relaxed, the state and occur in line with the consumer price index (CPI) and annual international borders remain closed. Uncertainty remains rent review percentage of 3%. in regards to when these borders will reopen, and therefore when WPA will be able to begin holding events. Should the NOTE 19: number of confirmed cases around the world not be reduced CONTINGENT LIABILITIES & CONTINGENT ASSETS to an acceptable level, there is uncertainty surrounding The directors are not aware of any contingent assets and whether the Tokyo Olympics will be held in 2021. liabilities as at reporting date. NOTE 20: EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD The directors are not aware of any significant events since the end of the reporting period. NOTE 21: SEGMENT REPORTING Revenue Expenses $ $

2020 High Performance 3,998,378 3,989,487 Competitions 1,193,535 1,116,712 Sport Development 854,624 627,751 Total 6,046,537 5,733,950

Revenue Expenses $ $

2019 High Performance 4,311,631 4,401,914 Competitions 2,107,097 2,004,904 Sport Development 823,971 512,141 Total 7,242,699 6,918,959

37 WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 86 159 573 403 • FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Water Polo Australia Limited, the directors of the company declare that: 1. The financial statements and notes, as set out in the financial report, are in accordance with theCorporations Act 2001 and: a. comply with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements; and b. give a true and fair view of the financial position of the company as at 30 June 2020 and of its performance for the year ended on that date. 2. In the directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

Trent Birkett (President) Kay Copeland (Director)

Dated this 2nd day of October 2020

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL REPORT OPINION

We have audited the financial report of Water Polo Australia Limited (the company), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2020, the statement of profit & loss and other comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other

explanatoryWATER information, POLO AUSTRALIA and the directors’ LIMITED statement. In our opinion, the financial report of Water Polo Australia Limited is in accordance with theCorporations Act 2001, including: ABN 86 159 573 403 (i) giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 30 June 2020 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and (ii) complyingAUDITOR’S with Australian INDEPENDENCE Accounting DECLARATION Standards – Reduced UNDER Disclosure S 307C OF Requirements THE CORPORATIONS and the Corporations ACT 2001 Regulations 2001. BASIS FORTO THE OPINION DIRECTORS OF WATER POLO AUSTRALIA LIMITED We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further describedI declare in the Auditors’ that, to Responsibilities the best of my for knowledge the Audit ofand the belief, Financial during Report the section year ended of our 30report. June We 20 are20 independentthere have of the companybeen in accordance no contraventions with the auditor of: independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110: Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the (i)Code. the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to We confirm that the independence audit; and declaration required by theCorporations Act 2001, which has been given to the directors of Water Polo Australia Limited, would be in the same terms if given to the directors at the time of this auditor’s report. (ii) any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

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of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or other appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTORS FOR THE FINANCIAL REPORT The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the entity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decision of users taken on the basis of this financial report. As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism through the audit. We also: • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control. • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. • Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting, and based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the company to cease to continue as a going concern. • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. We communicate with the director’s regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

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BOARD DIRECTORS NATIONAL COACHES Thomas Whalan (President) (to Nov 19) Senior Men Elvis Fatovic Trent Birkett (President) (Nov 19 to current) Senior Women Predrag Mihailovic Daniel Bartels (to Nov 19) Junior Men ‘03 Tim Hamill \ Vedran Cirkovic Steve Blunt (to Sep 19) Junior Men ‘02 John Fox Kay Copeland (from Nov 19) Junior Men ‘01 Dmitry Gorshkov Andrew Knox Youth Men ‘00 Andrew Yanitsas Jane Moran Junior Women ‘01 Benn Lees Gerard Neesham (from Nov 19) Junior Women 99 Georgina Kovacs Phillip Scales (to Nov 19) Junior Women ‘97 Aleksandr Osadchuk Susan Smith Youth Women ‘02 Phillip Bower John Whitehouse (from Dec 19) Youth Women ‘00 Dusan Damjanovic SUB-COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD Youth Women ‘98 Predrag Mihailovic Andrew Yanitsas Kay Copeland (Chair) World Uni Games  Trent Birkett Dusan Damjanovic John Whitehouse PERSONNEL FINANCE RISK AUDIT Merren Armour Nicholas Falzon Joelie Chisholm (to 2 Dec 19 Richard McInnes (invitee) as CEO and p/t consultant Adrian Cornish (invitee) Chief Executive Officer role to 15 Apr 20) Richard McInnes (from 2 Jane Moran (Chair) Dec 19) Johnno Cotterill (Secretary) Richie Campbell Finance Manager Cara O’Neill (to 17 Apr 20) ATHLETES’ COMMISSION Aaron Younger Adrian Cornish (from 1 Apr Chief Financial Officer Lea Barta 20) Rowie Webster (invitee) High Performance Manager Aleksandr Osadchuk STATE DELEGATES National Competitions Isabella Andersson Queensland Richard Powell Manager New South Wales Nick Hodgers Sophie Moore (from 6 Jan 20 maternity leave cover) Education Manager Australian Capital Territory Matt Turnbull Holly Tyrrell (maternity leave Victoria Michael McNeill from 16 Jan 2020) Tasmania Tracey Walls Nicola Johnson (from 3 Feb Pathways Manager South Australia Peter Cleary 20) Western Australia Tom Hoad Athlete Wellbeing Manager Sharyn Arnold Administration Officer Lateisha Kenny National Operations Michael Maclennan Manager – Men National Operations Bronwyn Smith Manager – Women

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LIFE MEMBERS HALL OF FAME 1993 Peter Montgomery AM 2009 Wendy Arancini (nee Meloncelli, WA) 2009 Tom Hoad AM 2009 Debbie Cummins (nee Handley, QLD) 2009 Pat Jones 2009 Tom Hoad AM (WA) 2009 Harry Quittner (deceased) 2009 Andrew Kerr OAM (NSW) 2009 David Woods (deceased) 2009 Peter Montgomery AM (NSW) 2015 Peter Kerr AM 2009 Cathy Parkes OAM (NSW) (deceased) 2020 John Whitehouse 2009 Charles Turner (SA & NSW) 2009 Debbie Watson OAM (NSW) HONORARY LIFE PRESIDENT 2009 John Whitehouse OAM (TAS) Harry Quittner (deceased) 2010 Bill Berge-Phillips (NSW) (deceased) 2010 Bridgette Gusterson OAM (WA) HARRY QUITTNER MEDAL RECIPIENTS 2010 David Neesham (WA) 1986 Charles Turner 2010 John O’Brien (VIC) 1987 Debbie Cummins 2010 Ray Smee OAM (NSW) (deceased) 1988 Peter Montgomery AM 2010 David Woods (NSW) (deceased) 1989 Tom Hoad AM 2011 Leanne Barnes OAM (VIC) 1990 Andrew Kerr OAM 2011 Peter Kerr AM (NSW) 1991 John Whitehouse OAM 2011 Ian Mills (VIC) 1992 Chris Wybrow & Debbie Watson OAM 2011 Les Nunn (WA) 1993 Not awarded 2011 Michael Withers (VIC, NSW) 1994 Ray Mayers 2011 Chris Wybrow (NSW) 1995 Pat Jones 2012 Leon Wiegard OAM (VIC) 1996 Don Cameron 2012 Peter Bennett (VIC) (deceased) 1997-1999 Not awarded 2012 Alan Charleston (WA) (deceased) 2000 John Fox 2014 Naomi McCarthy OAM (nee Castle, QLD) 2001-06 Not awarded 2014 Ron Wootton OAM (VIC) (deceased) 2007 Nathan Thomas 2014 Michael Turner (SA) 2008 Tracy Rockwell 2019 Bronwyn Smith OAM (nee Mayer) 2009 Leanne Barnes OAM 2019 Gavin Woods 2010 Jeanette Gunn 2019 Istvan Gorgenyi 2014 Peter Kerr AM Water Polo Australia Ltd. PO Box 580 Sydney Markets NSW 2129 P. +61 2 9763 0600 www.waterpoloaustralia.com.au

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