2004 Annual Report

annualreport Our Values As a sport we value: Achievements and • Our position as Commonwealth Highlights for 2004 02 Games Gold Medallists • Our leading President’s Report 03 role in Australia’s sporting and Chief Executive Officer’s Report 04 community life • Our role in promoting healthy lifestyles • Our commercial and Finance Director’s Report 06 legal responsibilities • Our financial Governance and the Board 08 independence • Innovation, enterprise The Organisation 09 and creativity • Our volunteers, officials and administrators The Sport 10

The Community 18

Our Partners and Sponsors 20

Our Mission Looking Forward 2005 22 As the governing body for the sport in Australia, our mission is to lead, manage and develop the sport of netball by: • Facilitating national and international success and competition • Building Operating Statement 24 higher levels of participation and spectator involvement in the game • Ensuring excellence, relevance and effectiveness within the sport and all associated business activities Contents • Netball matches set two world • The High Performance Program was • In 2004 Netball Australia launched • A new National Marketing and I note with tremendous pride and At the international level, Netball Within the organisation, the drive and I would also like to thank the AANA records in 2004 – firstly the reviewed in 2004 to make sure it the National Insurance Scheme. This Communications Manager was satisfaction that the year has been Australia facilitates regular guidance of our able Chief Executive Council and Member Organisations for Commonwealth Bank Trophy double was aligned with best practice in allowed all Member Organisations to appointed in 2004. The revamped one of growth, development and international competition against our Officer, Lindsay Cane, has seen several their commitment to working towards header in Round 13 of the season sport. The review identified several “tap in” to a national scheme, using Marketing Department was very invigoration. With a new Chief four closest rivals in Jamaica, New new initiatives introduced to ensure we national goals and strategies and their saw a record crowd of 13,436 attend areas where the program could be the large group “buying power” to active during the year and managed Executive Officer and new President Zealand, England and South Africa. have the necessary skills and capacity encouragement throughout my term the games. This record was broken enhanced. The High Performance help negotiate better insurance to increase the level of sponsorship taking on the leadership responsibilities In 2004 the international calendar was to deliver the high quality services our as President. only months later when a new world Program is the flagship program for rates and pass on improved service for the Australian Team, this year, the organisation has seen strengthened with Australia playing 12 members deserve. We have looked We will also look to our valued record netball crowd of 14,339 was the national organisation creating to members. Commonwealth Bank Trophy a lot of change, much of which has international events. Netball Australia at other sports administrations in corporate partners to continue their set in Sydney in November at the pathways for talented netballers to Competition and program levels challenged and excited us, and has committed to play a minimum of examining how we can grow our • A new Chief Executive Officer and support at both the elite and grassroots first Australia vs New Zealand test. rise through the ranks and pursue throughout the organisation. It is resulted in some great achievements. five tests in Australia in 2005. In 2004, organisation and I am delighted at the National President took over the levels so we keep Australia at the Leading the cheering courtside was their talent development to the planned to further develop current the Australia vs New Zealand test strengthening of our alliances in 2004 reins at Netball Australia in 2004, Netball Australia, at the end of 2004, forefront of netball development. the Prime Minister and the Federal highest level. relationships and obtain new series attracted record-breaking with other sports, including AFL and leading and managing a significant comprised of eight State and Territory Opposition Leader. The other two commercial partners in 2005 crowds to all three venues. Cricket. Although netball has one of the My sincere thanks go to the Chief • National television audience year of organisational shift. Member Organisations and a total of tests were attended by sell-out and beyond. highest levels of team participation in Executive Officer and her fine team for numbers increased throughout 337,506 registered individuals. These Netball Australia is proud of the role crowds at their venues. • In 2004 the international calendar Australia, our sport remains less their efforts in a year of great change. the season. The three tests played • At the end of the year Netball people are the ones who make our we play in fostering netball at an was strengthened with 12 tests funded than some smaller sports. In I also express my thanks to the • Australia won the Holden Astra against New Zealand in November Australia rolled out a new-look organisation possible through their international level. In terms of being played against - New seeking to address this, it makes sense individual members of the Board for Netball Test Series against current were televised live by ABC logo that represents membership, annual membership contributions, performance at the international level, Zealand, England and South Africa. to learn from the experience of their loyalty, endurance, direction World Champions, New Zealand, in Television and called live on community, movement and their physical presence within the the Australian Team is currently placed colleagues in other sports and to form and support throughout the year. the deciding third test in Melbourne, ABC Radio, attracting more than universality. communities we serve and the second in the world, behind New • Netball Australia finished the year alliances that are of mutual benefit. by just two goals. The greatest one million viewers to the with a sound financial result, turning multitude of sport development Zealand and holds the Gold medal for Marilyn Melhuish OAM • Australian umpires again were In 2004 we improved overall media margin in any of the three tests television broadcast. a planned deficit of $302,971 into programs they deliver each year. the Commonwealth Games. Our 21 and President among the top ranked in the world. coverage and our media analysis was eight goals. a surplus of $126,484. The better- I would like to acknowledge and Under National Team remains World • A more pro-active media relations Our international umpires are demonstrates this. than-expected financial result in thank the thousands of volunteers Champions and will proudly defend • The Prime Minister of Australia strategy succeeded in engaging identified by IFNA criteria through 2004 allowed Netball Australia to who enrich our sport. their title in 2005 at the World Youth The AANA Board and I will look to made an official uniform media interest and there was an a complex system of accreditation. provide a significant and surprise Championships. the Chief Executive Officer and the presentation to the Australian Team estimated threefold increase in Whilst the best-known faces of Netball financial reward to each member management team in 2005 to provide and farewelled the team on its tour media exposure for the year. Australia are our national teams, we Australia is a world leader in of the national squad at the end strong and clear leadership in bringing of South Africa and England. support a range of competitions, international coaching and umpiring • 337,506 registered participants of the year. the AANA strategic plan to life and together with our Member development and we seek to provide • The Commonwealth Bank Trophy were recorded by Netball Australia through this, deliver benefits, value and • Sponsorship support increased in Organisations, aimed at encouraging substantial support, mentoring and attracted increasingly large crowds last year. targeted services to our members. We 2004 with two new sponsors joining participation in the game and providing development activities to other nations, and overall attendance at will seek to find new ways to support our team and one new promotional important opportunities for players, with a particular emphasis on our own Commonwealth Bank Trophy matches our Member Organisations and partner aligning with Netball. umpires and coaches with talent. region of Asia. Netball Australia is for the season increased by 8.5%. associations at State and local levels Netball Australia annually supports the a core member of IFNA and in 2004 Several organisations approached to ensure the continued growth of the National Championship competitions supported the presence of two • Netball arrived in the “top end” in Netball Australia throughout the year greatest participation sport in Australia. 2004. The first regional game of the investigating new sponsorship for the Open and the 21, 19, 17 and Directors on the international Board Commonwealth Bank Trophy was opportunities. Under age groups where more than of Directors. Our key partner in government, the played in Darwin in June and 350 athletes compete, seeking Australian Sports Commission, has

2004 supported by a sell-out crowd selection and talent identification. been a powerful and supportive ally 02

of over 1000 enthusiastic fans, with in assisting us to strengthen our | 03 report Our State and Territory Member people coming from as far away organisational and governance Organisations and associations as Gove and Alice Springs. capacities and I wish to acknowledge annual conduct State League, regional and Mark Peters and Peter Bartels in club competitions and provide the particular for their assistance and underpinning talent identification encouragement. programs for the Netball Australia high performance pathways. The Member Organisations play a fundamental role in attracting the youth of Australia to participate in netball programs.

Achievements and Highlights President’s for 2004 Report My first year at Netball Australia has Supporting both grassroots and elite significant year of organisational shift. Financial Result Media, Marketing and Our Partners The Australian Commonwealth Games affirmed my view that netball is a sport netball are the estimated three million Change is rarely easy or comfortable Netball Australia finished the year Sponsorship Throughout the year Netball Australia Association (ACGA) is another key for all levels of skill and experience for players, coaches, umpires, officials, and I extend my thanks to the with a sound financial result, turning In 2004 Michaela Crump was appointed consciously worked at extending partner to netball. In 2004 the ACGA all people and one that plays a pivotal parents, friends and partners who play, President, Board, staff, players and the a planned deficit of $302,971 into to the role of National Marketing and relations with our partners and provided substantial financial support role in providing women of all ages watch or coach the sport on netball Australian Sports Commission for their a surplus of $126,484 after transfers Communications Manager with a brief fostering new relationships. to both the Open and 21 and Under with essential leadership, social and courts around the country every year. vision and support as we systematically from reserves. This was achieved to assist in raising the national profile Australian Teams. life skills. Netball facilitates not only examined the strengths and The Australian Sports Commission Our flagship national netball league, through an increase in membership, of the sport at all levels of the We are learning from our friends in fitness and physical development, but weaknesses of the organisation, the (ASC) is a primary partner and key the Commonwealth Bank Trophy, grows increased sponsorship and business community and recruiting more media other sports and using this knowledge teamwork, leadership and co-operation. opportunities and challenges stakeholder in Netball Australia, and every year. The 2004 season welcomed revenue and stringent management of and public support for netball. In her in our aim to be more professional as If there was to be a theme to this 2004 confronting us and the governance and provides valuable support in financial, the introduction to the competition all expenditure. This was an important first six months Michaela has made an organisation and to improve the Annual Report, it would be that of “One leadership issues requiring netball’s intellectual and human resources, to of the newly formed Hunter Jaegers result, given the need for additional a significant contribution to netball. opportunities, acknowledgment and Sport” – one sport that brings great attention at this time. assist netball to grow and prosper. (to be known as the McDonald’s Hunter investment in 2005 as the National rewards for players at the elite level. fun and great benefits to millions of One of our overriding aims for 2004 The planning and monitoring functions Jaegers in 2005). Attendance at High priorities for Netball Australia in Teams prepare for the Melbourne Australians and great success to the was to make elite netball more of the ASC were powerful contributors We extend our thanks to our corporate Commonwealth Bank Trophy matches 2004 included strengthening relations Commonwealth Games and compete Australian people. accessible to the Australian public to Netball Australia’s change process partners and sponsors, many of whom for the season increased overall by with all our key stakeholders, critically in the World Youth Championships. and media. We have sought to present and achievements in 2004. Both Netball have been with us for several years. 8.5%, and a world record crowd of appraising and improving core member A new National Marketing and Sporting Highlights the National Team to more people with Australia and the ASC share high We trust they will stay with us and we 13,436 supported the last double- services and products, gaining clarity Communications position was Undoubtedly a highlight of 2004 was more opportunities for people to see expectations of netball, and the look forward to increasing the benefits header of the season. We look forward around short and medium term introduced in 2004 and approval for the Holden Astra Netball Test Series the team in action, making live strengthening of the relationships we can deliver within those to continued growth in this, the world’s objectives for the sport, increasing a Sports Operations Manager was against World Champions, New appearances and through the media. and co-operation between the two relationships. best domestic national netball league. revenue, improving the operational gained for appointment in 2005. Zealand, watched by a world record We have actively engaged our sporting organisations has had a positive impact For the eighth year in a row the capacity of the organisation and Finally I extend my personal thanks to crowd in Sydney and local record The better-than-expected financial leaders at professional events and on netball’s outcomes over the past Commonwealth Bank proudly partnered implementing a strong and systematic the President, Marilyn Melhuish for her crowds in Melbourne and Perth, more result in 2004 allowed us to provide conferences. Through our Media twelve months. Netball Australia in presenting this rebuilding program for the National a significant and surprise financial Relations Co-ordinator, Heidi Packer, unflagging enthusiasm and generous then 30,000 fans in total. Our 2-1 win The Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS) premier competition. We are proud of Team. The courage and inspiration reward to each of the members of the we have actively sought to engage our support. I thank the Board for its showcased the extraordinary talents contribution to netball is outstanding our partnership with the Commonwealth of the new National Coach, Norma National Squad. The amateur status of media friends – for the right reasons, direction, guidance and willingness of our national players, who we believe and is the envy of other competing Bank, together with our longstanding Plummer, in taking on the leadership the players remains a challenge to the namely the sport itself. Our clippings throughout the year to challenge the are ranked with many of the world’s netball nations. The netball program Commonwealth Bank Trophy sponsors of the National Team is worthy of organisation, but Netball Australia’s file shows the success of this strategy status quo and embrace new ideas. finest athletes. runs at two levels and provides a and supporters in Avon, Asics, AIS, particular comment and applause. commitment to create greater with an estimated threefold increase I extend my appreciation and thanks development arena for netball athletes At the community end of the netball TAB, ABC Television, Powerade, opportunities and rewards for the in print media. to my staff who have been proactive Also worthy of note is the high level and coaches. These are the National spectrum, another highlight of the X-Blades, Crown Relocations, Qantas players remains strong. My visits to in seeking to assist and support me in of cooperation and collaboration The three tests played against New Training Centre program for the year was the establishment and and Crowne Plaza Hotels. the Australian Squad training camps my first year and I thank my colleagues established with our State and Territory Zealand in November were televised Australian Open Squad and the implementation of the “Ready Set Play” and test performances throughout in State and Territory Associations for Netball Australia annually facilitates organisations, resulting in achievements and called live on ABC Television and centralised training program for the community pilot program for kids and the year allowed me to understand working with me to establish regular international competition such as the strengthened commitment Radio, attracting more than one million 21 and Under Australian Squad. families, in conjunction with Australian more fully the demands on the players constructive working relationships and against our four closest rivals Jamaica, to a national membership viewers to the television broadcast. In 2004 netball benefited from a strong Rugby Union and Cricket Australia. while also allowing me to witness first- a shared vision for 2005 and beyond. New Zealand, England and South administration system for netball, a The nation responded powerfully to relationship with the science, This pilot program illustrates our hand the extraordinary commitment Africa. In 2004 the international National High Performance Review, the opportunity to witness and enjoy technology and research divisions Lindsay Cane commitment to development programs and contribution made by all the calendar was strengthened with a collective business review world class netball. of the AIS, which has specifically Chief Executive Officer in partnership with other popular sports players and support staff of the 2004 12 tests being played against New of the Commonwealth Bank Trophy advanced our knowledge and our 04 as we seek to strengthen the reach of Australian Team. Zealand, England and South Africa. competition, an agreed national |

innovations in elite training regimes 05 report our sport and ensure that netball approach to membership protection remains accessible for all Australians. and allowed netball to more closely Organisational Change and the introduction of our new annual align with recognised high After a short orientation period with National Insurance Scheme. performance best practice regimes. the previous Chief Executive Officer, I extend my sincere thanks to the I commenced my duties in earnest in General Managers, delegates and January 2004. With the support of the staff of our State and Territory Netball Australia Board, our Member Organisations for their organisation initiated and managed a trust and support. “Whether as the local netball club secretary, the President of the regional association, the Director of the state Association or the national Chief Executive Officer, we all share a responsibility to be the very best we can be within our Federation, working towards a combined and unified sport. We represent a very large number of members who have put their trust in the Federation. In netball we must continue to improve our ability to work as one team. T.E.A.M. = Together Everyone Achieves More” Lindsay Cane Chief Executive Officer Netball Australia Chief Executive Officer’s Annual Report 2004 was a year of significant categories yielded 92.7% of the total Once again the Australian Sports player eligibility dispute). In 2004 the In 2003 Netball Australia invested Other comprising all members, officials, 2004 has presented many challenges organisational change for Netball revenue for the organisation in 2004. Commission (ASC) and the AIS major increases in expenditure related heavily in the Australian Team’s Memberships continued to grow, contacts and members of the netball and I wish to congratulate our Chief Australia and it is pleasing to report The sponsorship agreement with the supported the organisation both to the successful staging of bigger preparation for the World reaching a total of 337,506 registered family. The Board and Council of Executive Officer Lindsay Cane, the on an improved financial position. Commonwealth Bank of Australia financially and in kind. Whilst the ASC events, including the record-breaking Championships - an increase of players and officials and contributing Netball Australia has recognised the Netball Australia staff and the staff continued, underwriting the very annual grant remained at the same three test series against New Zealand, $293,680 on 2002, but was unsuccessful need for such a system for several of the Member Organisations on their A planned deficit of $302,971 was additional revenue of $30,959 over 2003 successful Commonwealth Bank level in 2002, 2003 and 2004, Netball and an increased investment in in retaining the crown as World years and it is pleasing to see the collaborative approach and their turned around to a modest, but and $230,830 over 2002. During 2004, Trophy competition. Australia was pleased to receive marketing and promotional activities. Champions. The level of investment in increased co-operation between Netball many successes, as we move into respectable surplus of $126,484 (after the Board announced an increase in additional grants for specifically funded The Board was pleased to be able to the Australian Team varies depending Australia and its Member Organisations the future together. transfer of $823 from international Our other commercial partners capitation fees to be staged over the projects totalling $243,217 (2003 - share the financial success of the upon the international calendar with in bringing this to fruition. It is expected reserves) – an overall improvement during 2004 were – next few years. The anticipated Lyn Clark-Duff FCA, FTIA, CFP, JP $365,861) bringing the total support in Holden Astra Netball Test Series by higher investment necessary leading that a national database when fully of $429,455 against budget for the year. increased revenue will be used to Finance Director • ABC Television each of the last two years to over $1 making a bonus payment totalling up to the Commonwealth Games and implemented will benefit netball at all Careful management of expenditure improve services and member benefits million. The Australian Commonwealth $40,000 to all Australian Open Squad World Championships. Whilst we were levels in terms of increased income together with the increases in revenue • Asics while also strengthening the national Games Association also continued to members and support staff. Additional able to reduce expenditure on the and services to members. detailed below assisted with this leadership and support to all members. • Australian Plexipave Pty Limited provide valuable assistance with investment was made in the Australian Australian Team marginally during 2004, turnaround. The Chief Executive Officer and Board • Avon Products funding support to our Australian Open 21 & Under Team as a precursor to the Board considers expenditure on our Netball Australia launched the National of Netball Australia are committed and 21 & Under Teams. the 2005 World Youth Championships elite teams as a matter of strategic Insurance Scheme in April 2004 Revenue • Coca Cola / Powerade to ensuring the ongoing financial in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.A. importance given our position as enabling all Member Organisations to • Crown Relocations Netball Australia is very appreciative and business success of netball in Netball Australia generated revenues current Commonwealth Gold Medallists “tap in” to a national scheme using of the support from all of these partners. Expenditure in the marketing and Australia, with financial strategies of $5.12 million in 2004 (compared with • Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts (which we are planning to retain the large group “buying power” to help $4.39 million in 2003), representing an promotions area was higher as the that will raise additional revenue • Holden Ltd in Melbourne 2006) and our plans negotiate better insurance rates. JLT Operating Expenditure organisation sought to raise its profile from diverse sources. The increased increase of $726,759 or 16.54% over to re-gain World Championship Sport, one of the nation’s largest sport • KOS Sports in line with the strategic plan. The revenues will be used to strengthen the previous year. Operating expenditure in 2004 was status in 2007. insurance brokers, manages this • Paradise Lites $1,295 less than 2003 and $786,170 more appointment of specialist personnel the operational capacity of the Of these revenues 36.3% came as scheme, and already negotiations are than 2002. Expenditure in 2003 included in this area helped to attract new organisation, to respond to the sponsorships, 24.3% from registration • P&O underway to better assist all members a heavy investment in the Australian sponsors including Holden who changing needs of members and to fees, with grants making up 19.3% of • Qantas with their insurance needs. Team due to World Championships and sponsored the test series against New attract new participants (players, this amount. The very successful three • Schick substantial legal costs (incurred in a Zealand. Netball Australia was excited With a view to the future Netball umpires, coaches, administrators test series against New Zealand helped • TAB to form a new partnership with such Australia, together with its Member and spectators). boost event income to 12.8% of total a successful and well-known Organisations, is investing in a national • TravelPro revenues. Together these income Australian company. administration system that will • Tucker Seabrook incorporate a national database

REVENUES 2004 EXPENSES 2004 EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY

SPONSORSHIPS 37% EVENT EXPENSES 37% REGISTRATION FEES 24% SALARIES & ONCOSTS 22% AUSTRALIAN OPEN TEAM 12%

GRANTS - ALL SOURCES 19% 06

EVENT INCOME 13% BOARD & ADMIN/GENERAL OPERATIONS 9% | 07

2004 SUNDRY INCOME 3% PLAYER/COACH DEVELOPMENT & HIGH PERFORMANCE 8% PUBLICATIONS 2% UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT 3% report INTEREST 1% AUSTRALIAN 21 & UNDER TEAM 2% MERCHANDISE & ENDORSEMENT INCOME 1% INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1% annual

REVENUE COMPARISON 2002 - 2004 MEMBERSHIP ANALYSIS 2004

$2,000,000 The chart Revenue Comparison shows 2002 Membership Analysis 2004 indicates $1,800,000 2003 the movements in individual categories that juniors represent 61% of the $1,600,000 2004 membership and our challenge will of income over the financial years $1,400,000 2002, 2003 and 2004. In almost all be to retain these members in our $1,200,000 sport as players, umpires, coaches categories, revenue has increased $1,000,000 and administrators. with the exception of Publications – $800,000 net profit and profit on disposal of $600,000 building, both of which were $600,000 exceptional items in 2002. $400,000 $200,000 JUNIOR 61% $0 NON PLAYERS 13% SENIOR 2% INTEREST FUN NET 2% OF BUILDING EVENT INCOME SPONSORSHIPS SUNDRY INCOME MERCHANDISE & REGISTRATION FEES REGISTRATION PROFIT ON DISPOSAL GRANTS ALL SOURCES ENDORSEMENT INCOME PUBLICATIONS NET PROFIT PUBLICATIONS EXPENSE COMPARISON 2002 - 2004 REGISTERED MEMBERS 2004

$2,000,000 The chart Expense Comparison 2002 Registered Members 2004 shows the demonstrates the movements in $1,800,000 2003 breakdown of registered members by each expense category over the $1,600,000 2004 State and Territory. financial years 2002, 2003 and 2004 $1,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $600,000 VIC 33% SA 8% Finance $400,000 NSW 32% ACT 3% $200,000 QLD 11% TAS 2% $0 WA 10% NT 1% Director’s UMPIRE UNDER TEAM PROMOTIONS MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL EVENT EXPENSES BOARD & ADMIN/ DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIAN 21 & HIGH PERFORMANCE GENERAL OPERATIONS SALARIES & ONCOSTS Report 2004 AUSTRALIAN OPEN TEAM MERCHANDISE EXPENSES PLAYER/COACH DEVELOPMENT & DEVELOPMENT PLAYER/COACH 08 | 09 WA FINANCE FINANCE MANAGER COUNCIL ALEXE NIXON DELEGATES ADMINISTRATOR PETER ANDERSEN Board/Council level the organisation and in making changes for the betterment of the organisation communications • uphold ethical standards at the To • demonstrate courage in reviewing To • engage in open and honest To TAS TAS EVENT MANAGER MANAGER ASSISTANT MARKETING COUNCIL HEIDI PACKER MARKETING & MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP CO-ORDINATOR CO-ORDINATOR HEIDI HELMOOD DELEGATES MICHAELA CRUMP MEDIA RELATIONS JENNIFER VINCENT COMMUNICATIONS VANESSA BISHOP VANESSA SA NATIONAL MANAGER COUNCIL SPONSORSHIP DELEGATES ALISON MORRIS The Organisation duties of a Board/Council member views as distinct from organisational views on controversial matters to ensure the Board/Council is able to make informed decisions for the betterment of the organisation delegated by the Board/Council • sufficient time to the devote To • delineate and declare personal To • the assignments perform To EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT QLD OFFICE TRAVEL LINDSAY CANE LINDSAY RESOURCE MANAGER ASSISTANT COUNCIL RECEPTIONIST CO-ORDINATOR RONDA KIMBLE LESLEY ZEINERT DELEGATES JENNIE WEBSTER ADMINISTRATION PAM McDONOUGH PAM STEPHANIE PARSONS IT/UMPIRE SUPPORT NT OFFICER DIRECTOR NATIONAL COACHING COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP EMMA DAVIES DEVELOPMENT DELEGATES MEGAN FLEINER development of organisational policy and the business at large strategies and decisions members and volunteers meetings and contribute to informed debate and decision-making CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - • provide positive input into the To • provide strong support in agreed To • support and respect all staff, To • prepare for Board/Council To VIC (Noeleen Dix absent) NATIONAL UMPIRING COUNCIL DIRECTOR OF CHRIS BURTON DELEGATES about the business HIGH NSW MANAGER COUNCIL PERFORMANCE DELEGATES JANET BOTHWELL knowledge of the organisation affairs of the Association for contributing impartially to the decisions of the Board/Council with no thought given to personal gain champion the organisation’s inheritance Each Board and Council member of AANA recognises and agrees to uphold the following standards of behaviour: • actively seek and retain To • be pro-active in managing the To • take personal responsibility To • have empathy with and to To President COACH ACT NATIONAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERCHIEF EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT BOARD MEMBERS COUNCIL DELEGATES NATIONAL COACH NATIONAL NORMA PLUMMER CODE OF CONDUCT In 2004 the Board committed to a committed the Board In 2004 major review of two of our strategic Program High Performance assets– the - Trophy Bank and the Commonwealth the quality, in the interests of advancing of those relevance and effectiveness also committed programs. The Board performance on to reviewing its own basis in an ongoing and periodic practice accordance with best sporting procedures for non-profit organisations. Marj Kerslake AM Sue Taylor Katrina Pewtress Rate AM Yvonne Brenda McConchie Marilyn Melhuish OAM The Board and National Council National and The Board in National Code of Conduct adopted a to ensure Code is designed 2004. This of best practice the maintenance highest ethical governance and the of the behaviour by all members AANA Board and Council. Australia is The Board of Netball governance, sound committed to strong responsible and decision-making and strategic national leadership. As part of their responsibilities, Directors are required to declare any real or potential conflict of interest. All Directors provide a formal declaration in this regard and at any stage throughout their term where necessary. Lyn Clark-Duff Lyn Finance Director

Lindsay Cane Chief Executive Officer

responsibility within the Australian community. responsibility within the Australian community. Directors on the Board serve a two- Directors on the Board year term and are eligible to re- nominate for election at the end of that period. The Board comprises eight non- executive directors and one executive director (Chief Executive Officer). The full Board of Netball Australia meets formally around seven times In 2004 the Board recorded per year. 100% attendance by all Directors to all meetings. In addition to formal Board meetings, Directors met by teleconference and on site to consider various matters of business. sport in Australia, Netball Australia has a leadership and the Board The All Australia Netball Association Netball Australia The All limited is a company Limited (AANA) under that also operates by guarantee Australia. name of Netball the business the national Netball Australia is comprising its member association, members eight State and Territory with and all members associated these associations. Leadership - As the peak body for the largest women’s Governance

2004 annual report Netball had an outstanding year with At the community level, one significant National Coaching National Training Centre (NTC) The 2004 Open Championships 21 and Under Placings The 2004 Underage Championships 17 and Under Placings a greater number of test matches achievement was the implementation A priority for 2004 was the continual Netball Australia and the Australian The 2004 National Netball 1. South Australia The 2004 Underage National 1. Victoria played in Australia, continued growth of the “Ready Set Play” community review and development of the new Institute of Sport (AIS) collaborated in Championships (Open and 21U) were Championships were hosted by Netball 2. Victoria 2. New South Wales in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy pilot program for kids and families, coach education framework. Focus the development and delivery of a held at Challenge Stadium in Perth, Tasmania and held at the Silverdome competition, world record attendances in conjunction with Australian Rugby group workshops were conducted by National Training Centre (NTC) program Western Australia. Played over six 3. New South Wales in Launceston, attracting the best 17 3. Western Australia at matches and strong growth at the Union and Cricket Australia, and the the National Coaching Director within to identify and prepare Netball gruelling days, each Australian State and Under and 19 and Under netballers club level. continued support for junior “Netta” Northern Territory, Queensland, Victoria Australia’s elite and potential elite and Territory battled it out on court in 4. Western Australia from around Australia. Representing 4. South Australia netball, which is planned to be a Activity in the high performance area and Western Australia. The workshops athletes to successfully compete in the fight to be crowned National their State or Territory, they were all uniform national program in the 5. Queensland 5. Queensland during the year focussed on the review, included representatives from the major international competitions. A Champions. vying to win the coveted title of foreseeable future. We also achieved Member Organisations, the State and quadrennial agreement was negotiated 6. Northern Territory National Champions. 6. Australian Capital Territory evaluation and development of Netball The 2004 tournament showcased some national agreement on a member Territory Departments of Sport and outlining the service provision to be Australia’s national programs and of Australia’s most talented and well- 7. Australian Capital Territory The week-long competition saw all 7. Tasmania protection strategy for all Associations Recreation, local clubs and provided by the AIS to Netball the delivery of a National Training known players from the Australian teams in both age divisions battle hard, and began the stage one associations, and the educational Australia’s high performance programs. 8. Northern Territory Centre program. Netball Team, including Captain Liz with eventual winners Victoria making implementation of our targeted sector. Various recommendations from Ellis, Catherine Cox, Jane Altschwager a clean sweep of both the 17 and At the open level, Australia had a participation program, Nextball. The these workshops were included within Australian Sports Commission Open Placings national office continued to encourage and Mo’onia Gerrard, who played Under and 19 and Under divisions. successful year, winning the Holden the framework structure and (ASC) High Performance 1. New South Wales the use of the ASC Club Development alongside gifted newcomers such as 19 and Under Placings Astra Netball Three Test Series in corresponding Orientation To Coaching, Advisory Panel From the tournament’s outset the resource and began an investigation Natalie Medhurst, Kim Smith, Joanne 2. South Australia 1. Victoria Australia against New Zealand, making Level 1 Bronze, Level 1 Silver and Level With the support of the ASC Innovation Victorian 17 and Under squad were up for the loss of the series played in into the development of a CD ROM Sutton, Johannah Curran, Susan 1 Gold course outlines. In an effort to and Best Practice Unit, Netball 3. Victoria the Team to beat and progressed to the 2. South Australia based educational product for Fuhrmann and Brooke Thompson. New Zealand in July. Australia fielded test the viability of the products, WA Australia undertook a review of its high grand final against New South Wales coaching and playing. a less experienced team in 2004 for Netball conducted pilot courses across performance programs and systems. Defending their 2003 champion status 4. Queensland recording no losses, where they 3. Western Australia some of these tests as a number the Level 1 streams on behalf of Netball National Programs The specialist High Performance in the 21 and Under category, South 5. Western Australia successfully defeated New South 4. New South Wales of new players entered the squad. Australia. Valuable feedback was Advisory Panel delivered ten Australia lived up to title expectations Wales 34 to 19. 2004 was the first full year in the job for 6. Tasmania 5. Queensland The Australian 21 and Under Team gained from individual participants recommendations and these were and proceeded to the final against new national coach Norma Plummer. The Victorian 19 and Under Team played a three-test series against relating to the content, structure and further progressed with a workshop Victoria, where they successfully Norma was named National Coach in 7. Northern Territory followed in the footsteps of their junior 6. Tasmania England in July and won all three delivery of the courses. As a result, of key stakeholders in December. retained the championship title with late 2003 and Michelle Wilkins was team recording a 37 to 22 victory matches by a clear margin. The these recommendations were a 55 to 39 win. 8. Australian Capital Territory 7. Australian Capital Territory appointed to the position of National against South Australia. Australian 19 and Under Squad and accommodated within the coach Four key areas in high 21 & Under/AIS Head Coach. Two new The New South Wales team went into 8. Northern Territory the Australian 17 and Under Squad education framework and further work performance have been targeted An important thank you is extended team management support personnel the Open division as red hot favourites participated in several talent is currently being undertaken on the to be addressed in 2005: to Netball Tasmania, all volunteers, also joined the national programs. and did not fail to impress. They met development of supporting resources. 1. Defining the daily training support staff and officials who assisted development training camps during the South Australia in the final and environment of netball’s high in bringing together another successful year. These athletes are the future of Both team’s programs were tailored to In addition, continual management and proceeded to an impressive 60 to 35 performance athletes Underage National Championships. the sport and Netball Australia sees an address individual athlete preparations servicing of the Netball Australia win over South Australia to claim the investment in their development as vital required to achieve world champion Congratulations to all the players who coaching accreditation program was 2. Establishing National standards 2004 Open National Championship. to the continued success of the sport at results at the 2005 World Youth came together in competition. undertaken, including the production of and benchmarks for all tiers of the elite level. Championships and a Gold Medal at the Congratulations to all the players appropriate reporting processes and the national athlete pathway 2006 Commonwealth Games. The AIS the dissemination of information to the representing their State or Territory staff involved in the netball programs in Australian Sports Commission and 3. Defining the roles and responsibilities in being a part of the National 2004 2004 made outstanding contributions to Member Organisations. of netball’s key high performance Championships. Thank you to WA 10 | 11 report both junior and senior national squads stakeholders Netball and all the volunteers, support and ably supported the coaches in their staff and officials who assisted in 4. Establishing a financial model annual initiatives with the athletes. Netball is bringing together the 71st National proud and appreciative of the superior to support the implementation Netball Championships. assistance provided by the AIS for the of netball’s high performance netball programs. plan nationally

The Sport Australian Tours in 2004 These clinics turned out to be an Australia vs New Zealand July 2004 Holden Astra Netball Test Series Australia 21 and Under vs England 21 The Athletes, Coaches and Caps experience that touched the hearts Results and Under July 2004 Support Staff of 2004 Since 1938 there have been 149 players who have had the honour of representing Australia vs South Africa March 2004 of the Australian players, who Australia vs New Zealand Results Test 1: Christchurch : November 2004 Australia’s most talented 21 and Under The following athletes and coaching Australia in the sport of netball at international contests. witnessed a chorus of girls singing New Zealand 54 def Australia 45 netball players took the court in three and support staff represented Australia Test 1: Port Elizabeth : Results in harmony to thank them for the matches against the England 21U Team at the Open, 21 and Under, 19 and Under The top ten capped players for Australia are: Australia 64 def South Africa 41 Test 2: Palmerston North : Test 1: Sydney : skills they had passed on. at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), and 17 and Under levels during the year. New Zealand 52 def Australia 50 Australia 54 def New Zealand 49 Canberra. Only four of the named 12 NAME STATE CAPS YEARS Test 2: Durban : Australia vs England March 2004 Test 3: Hamilton : Australian 21U Team members had Australian Open Team 2004 Australia 63 def South Africa 42 Results Test 2: Perth : V Wilson QLD 104 1985-1999 New Zealand 53 def Australia 46 New Zealand 50 def Australia 42 previously represented Australia. Captain: Test 3: Johannesburg : L Ellis NSW 99 * 1993-2004 Test 1: Manchester : The Australian 21U Team had eight new Liz Ellis Australia 47 def South Africa 34 Australia 50 def England 32 The series in New Zealand was to be Test 3: Melbourne : members to the Team as well as new K Harby WIlliams SA 94 1990,1992-2003 the first meeting of the two sides since Australia 53 def New Zealand 51 Coach Michelle Wilkins and Manager Vice Captain: C Dalwood (Tombs) NSW 91 1989-1999 A new-look 2004 Australian Team Test 2: Birmingham : the 2003 World Championship final in Louise Pilling and a new medical team Sharelle McMahon M Fielke (Den Dekker) SA 84 1985-86, 1988-95 departed for South African soil with Australia 50 def England 28 Jamaica. The new-look Australian team The second three test series between new National Coach, Norma Plummer Australia and New Zealand for the year including Dr Leesa Huguenin, Other Team Members: S O’Donnell VIC 80 1990-1999 Test 3: Wembly : faced the formidable challenge of Physiotherapist Steve Hawkins and leading an entirely new support staff. saw the Australian motoring giant Jane Altschwager J Borlase (Kennett) SA 70 1989-1999 Australia 53 def England 25 beating the “multi-talented” Silver Massage Therapist Nina Heymanson. The Australian Team received Ferns, who had made only two changes Holden throw its full support behind Megan Anderson K Devery NSW 63 1985-87, 1989-93 an early set back, departing home netball in Australia with the inaugural Natalie Avellino The three test series against England to its World Championship winning The Australian 21U Team safely secured S McKinnis VIC 63 1986,1988,1990-1998 soil without key shooter Sharelle saw Australia battle not only the Holden Astra Netball Test Series. It was a three game clean sweep of the Alison Broadbent team. These ingredients mixed with S McMahon VIC 63 1998-2004 McMahon, who was still recovering English netball team but also the cold the fierce competitive nature of all the a sign of big things to come as the England 21U Team, with the Australian Bianca Chatfield from arthroscopic surgery. series witnessed sell out crowds at Natasha Chokljat English winter. These cold conditions Australian players, saw three hotly players not letting the English players * As this report went to print Liz Ellis achieved her 100th Cap playing for all three games, a world record crowd Catherine Cox Australia against England in a February 2005 Test. Catherine Cox took the stage on tour, however, were no indication of the contested and very physical encounters settle into any rhythm, dictating the pace in Sydney of 14,339, physical and Demelza Fellowes winning the overall honour of Player red-hot form Australia was to show on played in front of the passionately vocal of all three games in every quarter. competitive encounters for every ball, Mo’onia Gerrard of the Series. Australia continued its court. The return of Sharelle McMahon New Zealand crowds. All three games and a test series victory for Australia. The importance of these games should Kristen Heinrich unbeaten record against South Africa. and outstanding performances from saw New Zealand defeat Australia, in not be lost in the results as Australian Alex Hodge “The Team as a whole were united on The South African Tour also saw the Peta Scholz and Catherine Cox, gave what were fast and furious contests The Holden Astra Netball Test Series 21U Coach, Michelle Wilkins said Janine Ilitch debut of Jessica Shynn and Mo’onia Australia cause to celebrate as they marked by heavy contacts, outstanding saw the continuation of a very physical and off the court and each game offered “International competitions provide Susan Meaney Gerrard in front of passionate South recorded three victories over England. shooting and an anthem singer who and competitive battle for every point a fantastic opportunity for the Cynna Neele African netball crowds. was lost for words. between our trans Tasman rivals. a better insight for the new players into The test series win in front of large Australian 21U Team to showcase Peta Scholz Catherine Cox showed great on court The tour gave the Australian Team English crowds with court attendances their experience and skills gained from Jessica Shynn leadership receiving Player of the the New Zealand style and positional the opportunity to run a series of of 10,000 in Manchester, capped off playing in the Commonwealth Bank Natalie von Bertouch Series for an outstanding display over coaching clinics for local school a successful tour of England by the Trophy and from the development the three tests. The series also Coach: opponents… winning the series was one children. As Catherine Cox said, Australian Team, coaching and support programs provided at the Australian highlighted the courage of Australian Norma Plummer “We really appreciate being given staff, continuing the success of Institute of Sport. Playing regularly small step going forward. I was delighted Captain Liz Ellis, with a stirring the chance to assist the South African Australia at the international level. against some of the best netballers in Manager: comeback from an injury suffered children with the development of their the world is essential in the preparation Margaret Molina for the players and building on this win in the first test, seeing her miss the netball skills. They are the future for playing at an international level.” second to return in the third for an Assistant Coach: of netball in this country and to see shows how much better we can get.

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The Team’s tactical response on court has 13 report responsible, makes you realise how Australian debutant Natalie von Doctor: important these clinics are to them.” Bertouch, who lacked nothing in the Dr Lyn Thew improved enormously with each session, annual face of big game pressure to assist in Physiotherapist: the Team’s thrilling last-minute victory. Wayne Rodgers but we still have a lot of work to do.” The Australian Netball Team played Massage Therapist: Norma Plummer, National Coach, after Australia’s 2-1 victory a total of 12 tests against New Zealand Michael Jones (6), South Africa (3) and England (3). over New Zealand in the Holden Astra Netball Test Series. The win/loss ratio for 2004 is 8 wins and 4 losses.

The Sport National 21 and Under Team The team that competed against National 17 and Under and 19 and National 19 and Under Squad National 17 and Under Squad National Selectors the England 21 and Under Under Squads The National 21 and Under Team Sarah Ashmore Victoria Caitlin Bassett Western Australia Open participated in a three (3) match series Team was: The National 17 and Under and 19 and Emily Beaton South Australia Erin Bell New South Wales Norma Plummer (National Coach) against England at the Australian Captain: Under Talent Squads participated in a Kirby Bentley Western Australia Madison Browne Victoria Susan Kenny Institute of Sport in July. The results Susan Pratley AIS/New South Wales four-day joint training camp under the Kimberlee Green New South Wales Andrea Dickson Victoria Carole Sykes were as follows: guidance of the National Coach, Amber Harvey Western Australia Sarah Ebbott Western Australia Vice Captain: National 21 and Under/AIS Head Coach Adelaide Johnstone New South Wales Gabrielle Fage Victoria Game 1: Aust 21U Team 58 Chelsey Nash AIS/Victoria 21 and Under and State Institutes/Academies of Rachael Knight Tasmania Laura Geitz Queensland def England 21U Team 29 Michelle Wilkins (National 21 Team Members: Sport coaches. These athletes are the Helen McMurtrie Queensland Nicole Hahn New South Wales and Under/AIS Head Coach) Game 2: Aust 21U Team 73 Kate Beveridge AIS/Western Australia future of our sport and our investment Jacinta Messer Queensland Jessica Hazel South Australia Norma Plummer def England 21U Team 19 Bianca Franklin AIS/Western Australia at this level is critical to ensuring Kyra Neal Western Australia Samantha Holt Victoria Janet Bothwell Susan Fuhrmann AIS/Western Australia sustainable performances in the long Lara Nilsson Queensland Ashlee Howard Victoria Game 3: Aust 21U Team 55 Pia McGeoch AIS/Victoria term. The camps also provided Netball Kate Pallister Australian Capital Territory Josephine Janz Western Australia def England 21U Team 31 19 and Under Jackie Murphy AIS/New South Wales Australia with the opportunity to deliver Tarryn Rankin Queensland Janelle Lawson Western Australia Kirby Mutton AIS/South Australia an initiative in the area of high Leah Shoard New South Wales Sharni Layton Victoria Carole Sykes Julie Prendergast Victoria performance coach development. Carolyn Simmonds Victoria Ashlee Mann New South Wales Jackie Blyth Nikala Smith Western Australia Two coaches from each Member Susanne Smith South Australia Samantha May New South Wales Natalie Potent Joanne Sutton AIS/New South Wales Organisation were targeted to attend Kasey Stanaway Victoria Brianna Marchbank Victoria 17 and Under Brooke Thompson AIS/Victoria the camps and work with the talent Lauren Tscharke South Australia Chelsea Pitman New South Wales squad members and were mentored by Jacinta Vaughan South Australia Kara Richards Victoria Susan Kenny Coach: the National Coach and AIS/SIS/SAS Vanessa Ware New South Wales Lauren Russell New South Wales John Belton Michelle Wilkins coaches. The National 17 and Margaret Corbett Manager: Under and 19 and Under Talent Louise Pilling Squads are listed. Doctor: Dr Leesa Huguenin Physiotherapist: Steve Hawkins Massage Therapist: Nina Heymanson 2004 14 | 15 report annual Sport Development In 2005 Netball Australia will work closely with our stakeholders in our key result areas of: elite development, sport development, international development, management and business development, marketing and communications.

The Sport This competition is the world’s most The grand final between the Sydney Avon, Asics, AIS, TAB, ABC Television, Australian Umpires to several countries including Wales The National Pool of Umpires is The National Pool of Umpires is prestigious national netball competition TAB Swifts and the Melbourne Phoenix Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts, Of course the competitions played in and South Africa to provide supported by the tireless efforts of the currently comprised of: and it has been supported by at the Sydney SuperDome was a Qantas, Crown Relocations, Powerade Australia could not function without development support. National Grading and Endorsement Siobhan Aldridge continuous growth in spectator predictably intriguing spectacle. The and X-Blades. Panel, and thanks go to Nola Goldman, suitably qualified umpires and officials. National highlights in 2004 included the Nikki Boyd numbers. Since its inception in 1997, game recorded a thrilling last minute Maureen Boyle, Jan Cross, Sharon Sincere thanks are extended to all the Australia is proud to have had our awarding of two new AA Badges, the Stacey Campton crowd attendances have continued finale, with the Swifts coming back Kelly and Chris Burton for their people who participated in the 2004 umpires again confirmed by IFNA as endorsement of two AA Umpires in July Kylie Cheetham to rise each year. Overall attendance from a six goal deficit to overtake the contribution to the development of Commonwealth Bank Trophy to ensure being amongst the best in the world. and in December, the endorsement of Donna Davey in 2004 was up by 8.5%. Viewing Phoenix in the last fifteen seconds of umpires nationally. a successful season. five IUAs at National Championships Debra Farrelly audiences for the ABC Television the match to finish 52 to 51. In 2004 Netball Australia continued and the awarding of two ASC Paula Ferguson coverage of the Commonwealth Bank to support international umpiring Netball Australia looks forward to 2004 Final Placings – Officiating Scholarships. Jacqui Jashari Trophy have also grown with the development in various ways, both with continued growth in the world’s best Commonwealth Bank Trophy Sharon Kelly competition and 2004 was no opportunities within the country and Congratulations to Maureen Boyle domestic national league. For the 1. Sydney TAB Swifts Clare McCabe exception. The Commonwealth Bank with the support of Netball Australia OAM, who received an Australia Day eighth year in a row the Commonwealth 2. Melbourne Phoenix Louise McMeeking Trophy was founded in 1997 to create volunteers and staff outside of the Honours Award for services to netball Bank proudly partnered Netball 3. Adelaide Thunderbirds Michelle Phippard an elite competition for the best country. Numerous events throughout and the community. Commonwealth Bank Trophy Australia in presenting this premier Annette Smith netballers in the country. All members 4. Melbourne Kestrels the year enjoyed the support and competition. Netball Australia is Kate Wright The flagship national netball league, of the Australian Team play in the 5. AIS Canberra Darters provision of Netball Australia personnel proud of our partnership with the the Commonwealth Bank Trophy, saw Commonwealth Bank Trophy. 6. Hunter Jaegers at an international level in conducting eight teams participate in 2004. The Commonwealth Bank, and we 7. Queensland Firebirds umpires camps and seminars and season welcomed the introduction of In 2004 the Commonwealth Bank acknowledge the tremendous support 8. Perth Orioles engaging in mentoring and exchange the Newcastle-based Hunter Jaegers Trophy hosted its first ever game in provided by Hugh Harley and Terri programs. Australian umpires travelled into the league, a team which enjoyed Darwin with great success, and the McClure and the Commonwealth Bank fantastic home town support in their very warm support and hospitality of Australia team. We also thank our first year. the Northern Territory Minister for longstanding Commonwealth Bank Sport and Netball Northern Territory. Trophy sponsors and supporters in COMMONWEALTH BANK TROPHY ATTENDANCE TOTALS 1997-2004 INCLUDING FINAL SERIES

135 000 Attendance 120 000 % Increase 105 000 123 443

90 000 112 951

75 000 100 566 93 448 89 396 60 000 76 135 75 672 45 000 62 095 30 000 15 000 0 1997 2001 1999 1998 2000 2003 2002 2004 17.8% 0.6% 14.8% 4.3% 7.1% 11% 8.5% 2004 16 | 17 report annual “In 2004 the national office recognised the need to strengthen our bond with our State and Territory member affiliates. We recognised the need and the opportunity to improve our National leadership. We sought to reinforce and invigorate our role and responsibility for national advocacy and promotion for the sport. We promoted collective effort. We set out to improve our own collaboration and knowledge sharing with our members and to increase the level of cooperation and engagement between the national and State and Territory offices.” Lindsay Cane, Chief Executive Officer

The Sport 2004 Netball Australia Awards award for her performance as an Wing Attack Media Awards Community Netball associations. The strength of netball The 2004 Netball Australia Annual integral member of the Melbourne Laura von Bertouch, Each year Netball Australia and the The administration of netball is carried as Australia’s largest sport for women Awards Dinner at Star City capped off Kestrels throughout 2004. Adelaide Thunderbirds Commonwealth Bank recognise and out by many individuals belonging to is reflected in this complex nationwide Catherine Cox received the Asics “army” of volunteer personnel. a fantastic year of netball in Australia, Centre reward outstanding netball coverage associations across the country and Australian Team Player of the Year with a night that brought together Sarah Barrett, Sydney TAB Swifts by Australian media. The winners of without this grassroots level of The critical importance of leading award, which is awarded to the most the netball family to recognise the those awards for 2004 are: community involvement the sport would and inspiring the sport’s volunteer outstanding efforts of players, coaches outstanding Australian Team member. Wing Defence not enjoy the massive participation that Commonwealth Bank Best supporters is not lost on Netball and officials and applaud the ongoing Peta Scholz, Adelaide Thunderbirds it does today. There are 569 regional Netball Australia Service Award Print/Electronic Story Australia. We will work hard in the commitment of our many sponsors and associations across Australia. Val Morrison OAM Goal Defence David Turner, Leader Community coming months to improve the media supporters. Alison Broadbent, Sydney TAB Swifts Newspapers, Melbourne These associations represent an leadership within the sport through Travelpro & Cockatoo Ridge Coach of The night raised in excess of $7000 estimated 5000 local clubs throughout inspired communications, enhanced the Year Award Goal Keeper Commonwealth Bank Best Photograph for the Australian Netball Team’s the country. collaboration, and the production of Julie Fitzgerald, Sydney TAB Swifts Liz Ellis, Sydney TAB Swifts Cameron Richardson, preparation for the Melbourne 2006 supportive resources, education and The Advertiser, Adelaide The sport of netball is underpinned by administrative support. Commonwealth Games, in the form Crown Relocations Umpire of the Year Swarovski Players’ Player of the Year an extraordinary army of volunteers of an auction with items including Stacey Campton Janine Ilitch, Melbourne Kestrels & Commonwealth Bank Best who provide loyal and expert support a signed Australian body suit, signed Raegan Jackson, Hunter Jaegers Broadcast Story and service to their clubs and Sydney Swans’ jersey, original Player Awards Asics Australian Team Travis Winks, WSFM-Whistles & Australian artwork and a mini Harley Margaret Pewtress Team of the Year Player of the Year Hooters, Sydney motorcycle paraded glamourously Goal Shooter NETBALL REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AUSTRALIA WIDE TOTAL ASSOCIATION=569 Catherine Cox by Liz Ellis. Catherine Cox, Sydney TAB Swifts Commonwealth Bank Best Overall Commonwealth Bank Media Coverage The prestigious Commonwealth Bank Goal Attack Best New Netball Talent Tanya Denver Award – Katie Peart, Most Valued Netballer award is Sharelle McMahon, Melbourne Julie Prendergast, Melbourne Phoenix Herald Sun, Melbourne presented to the player deemed the Phoenix VICTORIA 248 best and most valued netball player Commonwealth Bank NEW SOUTH WALES 111 during the 2004 Commonwealth Bank Most Valued Netballer QUEENSLAND 87 Trophy season. Victorian Cynna Neele Cynna Neele, Melbourne Kestrels WESTERN AUSTRALIA 69 received the prestigious and valuable SOUTH AUSTRALIA 37 TASMANIA 8 AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY 5 NORTHERN TERRITORY 4

NETBALL AUSTRALIA FUNDING TO MEMBER ORGANISATIONS 2004 In 2004 Netball Australia delivered a $400 000 18 |

$350 000 19 report total of $509K in direct funds to our State and Territory Member $300 000 385 000 annual Organisations for the purposes of $250 000 Commonwealth Bank Trophy (CBT) $200 000 team subsidies ($385K), development $150 000 $100 000

subsidies ($5K), coaching development 72 000 $50 000 35 840.91 11 500 subsidies ($72K), T.I.D subsidies ($36K) 5 000 $0 and National Championships allowances ($11K). An additional $70K SUBSIDY SUBSIDY NATIONAL COACHING

was assigned to State and Territory ALLOWANCE DEVELOPMENT TID PROGRAMS

Institutes and Academies of Sport for CHAMPIONSHIPS CBT DEVELOPMENT development purposes. CBT TEAM SUBSIDY

The Community Netball Australia greatly appreciates awards, the Commonwealth Bank Early in 2005 Asics increased its Holden Elite Travel Goods Powerade Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Sport in Australia enjoys the support the support we enjoyed in 2004 from our Most Valued Netballer and the Best commitment to netball by also Netball Australia was delighted to Through their TravelPro brand, Elite Coca Cola’s support of netball in The Australian Institute of Sport once of our federal government, and in the sponsors. We have been delighted in New Netball Talent. sponsoring the apparel for the have Holden join the ranks of Netball Travel Goods has made a commitment Australia is focused on their Powerade again highlighted their commitment to ensuing year Netball Australia will be the past year to have new organisations Australian Netball Team, Australian 21 looking to work closely with the ASC The Commonwealth Bank also Australia’s partners with a major to netball by strong support of the brand; the official sports drink of developing elite athletes through their approach us seeking opportunities to and Under Teams, the Commonwealth to ensure the sport retains and continued to support grassroots sponsorship as the naming rights Australian Open Team and 21 and Australian netballers in the Australian sponsorship of the AIS Canberra partner with Netball Australia. Bank Trophy teams and the umpires. strengthens its position as one of community netball development sponsor of the three test Australia Under Teams. The Coach of the Year Netball Team and the Commonwealth Darters. This was the AIS’s second vs New Zealand International Series was also sponsored by TravelPro Bank Trophy teams. year as naming rights sponsor for Australia’s premier sports. Commonwealth Bank through Commonwealth Bank clinics ABC Television in November 2004. at the Netball Australia Annual the ACT based team. and local competition, working closely Australian Commonwealth Games Netball Australia’s long-standing Once again ABC Television has Awards Dinner. TAB with the Member Organisations In 2005 Holden will support all five The Australian Institute of Sport is Association (ACGA) partner and naming rights sponsor ensured weekly, national coverage and The TAB has a long-standing naming throughout Australia. international tests played in Australia also the official training centre for of our national domestic competition support of both the International Test Kos Sports rights sponsorship of the Sydney TAB The Australian Commonwealth Games including tests against England, South the Australian Open Team and 21 once again played a vital role in Avon matches and the Commonwealth Bank Kos Sports supplies X-Blades balls Swifts, winners of the 2004 Association provides valuable underpinning the success of the Trophy competition. In 2004 ABC Africa and New Zealand. and Under Teams. assistance to Australian netball Avon’s ongoing support of the to all official Netball Australia matches Commonwealth Bank Trophy. Their Commonwealth Bank Trophy. In its Television Sport worked closely with through its financial support to our Commonwealth Bank Trophy has Crown Relocations throughout Australia including the partnership has proved a great success Australian Sports Commission (ASC) eighth and most successful season to Netball Australia to ensure the national Open Team in their resulted in a partnership with Netball domestic International Test Series, for netball, both on and off the netball date, the Commonwealth Bank Trophy Commonwealth Bank Trophy Final Crown Relocations has continued The Australian government, through preparations for the Commonwealth Australia that ensures a strong level the Commonwealth Bank Trophy, the court, as TAB have provided in kind league and its multitude of players, Series and the Holden Astra Netball its sponsorship of Netball Australia’s the Australian Sports Commission is Games as well as our 21 and Under of support and commitment that filters Open National Championships and the support to the team and coaching fans, spectators, officials and Test Series against New Zealand went umpires through investment in the a vital partner in the development Team. The ACGA is a key partner down from the elite players to the Underage National Championships. staff. The loyal support of TAB is volunteers enjoyed the immense live throughout Australia. The audience national umpire pool, annual umpiring of netball in Australia. The provision in Australia’s bid to retain the grassroots level. Avon will continue warmly appreciated. support and investment made by watching netball on the ABC has awards and official apparel worn by Qantas of substantial financial resources, as Commonwealth Games Gold Medal to support netball in 2005. the Commonwealth Bank. increased annually. With the significant the umpires throughout the year. well as the investment of its intellectual in Melbourne in 2006. In 2004, Qantas continued to Plexipave investment that ABC TV makes in Crown Relocations is a longstanding and human resources into netball, The Commonwealth Bank’s Asics demonstrate its support of netball Plexipave’s sponsorship of the netball and the community, ABC and loyal corporate friend of Netball allowed Netball Australia to move commitment to netball has ensured in Australia by their association as the Courtside Online magazine, has Asics was the official footwear continues into 2005 as one of our major Australia and the umpires and Crown ahead by being able to critically review a world-class competition going from official airline of Netball Australia. enabled Netball Australia’s Internet sponsor to Netball Australia in 2004, business and program partners. Relocations support provides an our high performance program, add to magazine to return to its rightful strength to strength. and their generous support assisted the important platform on which we build the level of research undertaken at the Australian Open and the Australian place on our website for all members The Commonwealth Bank provided our umpire development programs. elite level, provide extra scholarships to 21 and Under Teams, Commonwealth to access. awards at the Netball Australia Annual coaches and officials, and improve our Bank Trophy teams, and the national monitoring and reporting functions as Awards Dinner including four media Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts pool of umpires. Asics provided an a national sporting organisation. award for the Australian Team Player The Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza of the Year at the Netball Australia Resorts chain of hotels is the preferred Annual Awards Dinner. accommodation for Netball Australia, the Australian Netball Team and the Commonwealth Bank Trophy teams. 2004 20 | 21 report annual

Netball Australia is looking at 2005 to continue to grow its corporate support and sponsorship revenue, riding on the back of the increased interest and participation generated throughout 2004. The realisation that netball can deliver to sponsors huge participation numbers, ever-increasing media exposure, and superb, elite athletes at the regional, state and national level should see increased support flow through to all levels of the game.