VISION STATEMENT

THE VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL REPRESENTS THE OLYMPIC MOVEMENT THROUGHOUT .

WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE IN THE IDEALS AND ASPIRATIONS OF THE OLYMPIC ATHLETE THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN OLYMPIC EXPERIENCES, EDUCATION PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEERING AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM.

MISSION STATEMENT

WE ARE COMMITTED TO RAISING FUNDS FOR THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM AND EDUCATING THE VICTORIAN COMMUNITY ABOUT THE PRINCIPLES OF OLYMPISM.

VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL

Ground Level East Mailing Address: 60 Olympic Boulevard PO Box 2228 VIC 3002 Richmond South VIC 3121 Ph +61 3 9427 0700 corporate.olympics.com.au/vic

ABN: 59 504 327 878 / REGISTERED NO: A0007004M / VOC FORMED: SEPTEMBER 22, 1911 VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL

PATRON IN CHIEF The Honourable , AC QC PATRON (Part) The Honourable MP PREMIER OF VICTORIA The Honourable AM GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA (Part)

VICE PRESIDENTS PRESIDENT William Alstergren QC Nicholas Green OAM Nicole Livingstone OAM

EXECUTIVE Andrew Collett Stephen Moneghetti AM HONORARY OFFICER Jeremy Thompson Stephanie Moorhouse David Wansbrough OAM Leon Wiegard OAM

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROJECT MANAGER Warwick Waters Maria Cabeliza

OLYMPIANS CLUB OF VICTORIA EDUCATION COMMISSION President: Leon Wiegard OAM Chairman: Luke Soulos

AUDITORS SOLICITORS Ernst & Young Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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LIFE MEMBERS

1975 - Sir Edgar S Tanner KT CBE ED (Dec’d) 2001 - Geoffrey Whitaker (Dec’d) 1975 - William T Uren CBE (Dec’d) 2002 - Robert Lay AM 1979 - Julius L Patching AO OBE (Dec’d) 2006 - Kevan Gosper AO 1986 - Noel F Wilkinson AM MBE (Dec’d) 2009 - Max Beck AM 1988 - William J Hoffman AM 2010 - Helen Smith 1991 - Geoffrey J Henke AO 2012 - Tony Charlton AM (Dec’d) 1997 - Leon Wiegard OAM 2013 - AC CVO MBE 1998 - James E Barry AM MBE 2014 - Kerri Tepper 2001 - Sir Donald Trescowthick AC KBE

ORDER OF MERIT RECIPIENTS

1997 - Jim Hardie (Dec’d) 2007 - Peter Blackburn 1998 - Geoffrey Whitaker (Dec’d) 2009 - Geoffrey J Henke AO 1999 - Peter Norman (Dec’d) 2009 - Shirley Harris OAM 2000 - Tony Charlton AM (Dec’d) 2010 - Ray Weinberg AM 2002 - Wendy Grant 2010 - Jenny Holliday AM 2002 - Gillian Brewster 2011 - Geoff Duggan 2003 - Phil Francis 2011 - Jeannette Duggan 2004 - Damian Brown 2012 - Ivan Gaal 2006 - Darren Dunkley-Smith (Dec’d) 2013 - Peter Fox AM 2007 - James E Barry AM MBE 2013 - John Wylie AM 2007 - Leon Wiegard OAM 2014 - Peter Doak OAM 2007 - Wayne Carroll 2014 - Luke Soulos 2007 - Ian Browne OAM

WILFRID KENT HUGHES AWARD RECIPIENTS

1952 - Russell Mockridge 1996 - The Men’s Coxless Four Rowing Team: 1956 - Ian Browne and Anthony Marchant Mike McKay, Nicholas Green, James Tomkins, Drew Ginn 1960 - Herb Elliott 2000 - Catherine Freeman 1964 - Dawn Fraser 2002 - Alisa Camplin 1968 - Ralph Doubell 2004 - Drew Ginn and James Tomkins 1972 - Raelene Boyle 2006 - Dale Begg-Smith 1976 - Douglas Golder and James Irvine 2008 - Leisel Jones 1980 - Richard Mitchell and John Sumegi 2010 - Lydia Lassila 1984 - Dean Woods 2012 - Kim Crow 1988 - Debbie Flintoff-King 2014 - David Morris 1992 - Kathy Watt

JULIUS PATCHING SPORTS OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

2007 - Richard Lawysz – Athletics 2011 - Ross Wilson – Yachting 2008 - Jim Sinclair – Wrestling 2012 - Bill Bell – Yachting 2009 - Geoff Hare OAM - Swimming 2013 - Jim Williams – Hockey 2010 - Reg McKay – Rowing 2013 - Andrew Guerin – Rowing 2010 - Barry Roycroft – Equestrian 2014 - Bill Mildenhall – Basketball 2011 - Kevin Wilson – Yachting

2 VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2015 CONTENTS

PRESIDENT’S REPORT 4

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT 5

OPERATIONAL REPORTS 6

Key Result Area 1 FUNDRAISING 6 Key Result Area 2 OLYMPIANS 8 Key Result Area 3 EDUCATION 10 Key Result Area 4 GOVERNANCE 14 Key Result Area 5 LEGACY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 15

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 16

VICTORIAN SPORTS DIRECTORY 17

STATE RECOGNISED ORGANISATIONS 19

ASSOCIATED BODIES 19

AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS 20

GOOD LUCK IN RIO

THE BOARD OF THE VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL ALONG WITH THE OLYMPIANS CLUB OF VICTORIA WISH ALL THE ATHLETES AND OFFICIALS THE VERY BEST OF LUCK IN RIO.

With a special acknowledgment to the Victorian members of the 2016 Australian Olympic Team. We know that you will compete to the best of your ability and compete proudly for our country.

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I AM DELIGHTED TO PRESENT THE 104TH David and his team are committed to achieving our aim ANNUAL REPORT OF THE VICTORIAN in exceeding the 2012 result of $2.2m. We are also extremely grateful to the State Government of Victoria OLYMPIC COUNCIL (VOC) AT OUR ANNUAL for their ongoing support of the Olympic Movement via GENERAL MEETING IN 2016, A SUMMER its $575,000 contribution to the Team Appeal, but also GAMES YEAR. through their financial support of our educational programs including the Active Youth Development Program which was The VOC thanks Her Excellency the Honourable Linda completed in 2015. Dessau AM for accepting the role of Patron in Chief of the VOC and we look forward to working with the Governor’s The Julius Patching Foundation continues to support office to promote the Olympic principles throughout the VOC in its break-even imperative and I thank Peter Victoria. Halstead, James Tomkins OAM and my fellow Board member and sub-committee chair David Wansbrough OAM I would like to acknowledge VOC Board Member, David for their outstanding guidance and work on the investment Wansbrough OAM, who was a recipient of a Medal of the portfolio. Order of for his service to hockey as an elite player and to sports administration, a well-deserved honour. Once again Leon Wiegard OAM and the Olympians Club of Victoria (OCV) Committee delivered a successful dinner As President, I acknowledge the 2014 Julius L. Patching held at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins with more than Sports Official of the Year recipient, Mr Bill Mildenhall 500 guests attending. It was pleasing to note that 11 of (Basketball). I also extend my sincere thanks to all of our our State Sporting Organisations were in attendance that constituent bodies for nominating their highly valued evening. This dinner is now a feature on the Australian volunteers for this award, the interest in which is growing sporting calendar as a must-be-at event. Well done to the each year which is great to see. Committee and all involved.

In 2015 we saw a lot of administrative work for the Prime Special thanks are extended to the staff of the VOC, Minister’s Olympic Dinner and I am extremely grateful to Warwick Waters and Maria Cabeliza, who help myself and the PMOD Executive Team and Chairman David Thodey my fellow Board members maintain the high professional who resigned from Telstra but did not miss a beat in the standards of the VOC across all of our activities and various continued work of raising funds for the Rio 2016 Australian interactions. Olympic Team. I thank the Australian Olympic Committee for their ongoing support of the VOC and our Executive. I also acknowledge and thank the Education Commission, so well led by Luke Soulos, our many volunteers and Victorian Olympians for their commitment to the Olympic Movement and the activities and programs delivered by the VOC in 2015.

Finally, I have every confidence that our athletes will justify our support of them in the lead up to Rio and wish them every success at the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Nicholas Green OAM PRESIDENT

4 VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2015 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

THIS YEAR I HAVE INTRODUCED A NEW We continue to provide administrative and secretarial LOOK TO OUR ANNUAL REPORT WITH AN support to the OCV with the highlight being delivery of the OCV annual dinner. AIM TO REFLECT OUR ACTIVITIES AGAINST OUR STRATEGIC PLAN. THE REPORT IS President Leon Wiegard OAM provides unparalleled energy SET OUT TO REFLECT THE FIVE PRINCIPAL and commitment to the Olympians Club. Leon once again provided a strong and passionate vision for the 2015 OCV ELEMENTS OF THE VICTORIAN OLYMPIC Annual Dinner. This year we welcomed a significant number COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN 2013-16. of State Sporting Associations and also sort three levels of sponsorship. I would like to acknowledge the outstanding contribution the Councils’ Board members make to the smooth We thank the staff at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins for operations of the VOC which is led in a very professional their efforts in supporting this annual event, particularly manner by the President Nick Green OAM, who continues Director of Conferences and Events Sharon Bretz and her to bring the outstanding qualities of an Olympic Gold team for their generous assistance to the OCV. Medallist to his role as VOC President. The day to day operation of the Council is a true partnership between Finally, I would like to thank the Olympians Club of Victoria directors and staff. (OCV) Committee led by Leon Wiegard OAM, OCV Forum members and our wonderful team of volunteers, all of Both Maria and I along with the VOC Board recognise the whom regularly demonstrate their passion for the Olympic ongoing contribution of the AOC’s James Edwards who Movement in the many activities they undertake. works closely with the VOC to ensure we have an aligned vision and more importantly outcomes. James’ contribution has been embraced by the VOC given his energetic, positive Warwick Waters and enthusiastic approach. I personally would like to thank EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Fiona de Jong AOC CEO, for the ongoing support and encouragement of our activities in representing the AOC here in Victoria.

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KEY RESULT AREA 1 FUNDRAISING

THE AOC HAS ASSIGNED US THE RESPONSIBILITY OF RAISING $2.2 MILLION FOR THE 2016 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM.

[ACTIVITY ONE: PRIME MINISTER’S OLYMPIC DINNER (PMOD)]

I am pleased to report that preparations for the 2016 Prime celebration, the single most significant fundraising event Minister’s Olympic Dinner are well on track and 2015 has to prepare the Australian Olympic Team for the Rio 2016 seen us making sure the event exceeds all expectations both Olympic Games. in delivering the highest of quality event, but importantly exceeding our fundraising target for the Australian Team. We look forward to welcoming corporate Australia on this journey, the Road to Rio. The Victorian Olympic Council has committed to raise $2.2million towards costs associated with the preparation of the 2016 Australian Olympic Team, the majority of which David I. Thodey will be raised by the PMOD. CHAIRMAN, PMOD

I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere appreciation to each member of the Executive for their continued support in the lead up to this prestigious

PATRON PRESIDENT The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP The Honourable Daniel Andrews MP PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA PREMIER OF VICTORIA

CHAIRMAN DEPUTY CHAIRMAN David Thodey Peter Fox AM Chairman, CSIRO Executive Chairman, Linfox

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Nicholas Green OAM Alan Joyce Chief Executive Officer, Cycling Australia, Executive Managing Director and Member, Australian Olympic Committee and President, Group Chief Executive Officer, Qantas Victorian Olympic Council Peter Lew Jeffrey Browne Executive Chairman, Chairman, Holden Special Vehicles BrandBank Group of Companies

Eddie McGuire AM Giaan Rooney OAM McGuire Media Olympic Gold Medallist and Media Personality Andrew Penn Chief Executive Officer, Telstra Alison Watkins Group Managing Director and Executive Director, John Pollaers Coca-Cola Amatil Chairman, Australian Advanced Manufacturing Council Warwick Waters Victorian Olympic Council

PRODUCER DESIGNER Peter Jones Special Events Beattie Vass Design

SECRETARIAT Maria Cabeliza - VOC Jackie Stojanoski – Telstra (Part)

6 VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2015 [ACTIVITY TWO: SECURE THE STATE GOVERNMENTS FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM APPEAL]

Minister for Sport, the Honourable John Eren MP attended the Olympians Club of Victoria Gala Dinner and confirmed the ongoing support of the Victorian Government for the Australian Team Appeal with a grant to the value of $575,000. This donation continues the tradition of the Victorian State Government leading all other states with its financial support of the Australian Team.

Minister for Sport, The Hon John Eren MP and VOC President Nicholas Green OAM at the 2015 OCV Gala Dinner.

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KEY RESULT AREA 2 OLYMPIANS

OLYMPIANS ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL THAT WE DO AND ARE KEENLY INVOLVED IN OUR ANNUAL DINNER AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

[ACTIVITY ONE - OLYMPIANS CLUB OF VICTORIA (OCV)]

The Annual Dinner held at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins was another great success. With 2015 being a non-games year we took the opportunity to look forward to Rio 2016. We had a number of new partner’s, along with 11 State Sporting Associations join us on the evening which all played a part, be it the supply of product or services or additional items for our auction. We would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the great support provided by our Gold Partner QV Sports, (who provided each guest with a wonderful gift on the night) and the generous support of all our sponsors who have been an integral part in making the night such a great success.

We opened the night with a welcome to country which acknowledged the traditional owners of the land and provided a great start to the night. For those who attended they would know I could not be there due to prior commitments, but I did make an appearance by video to provide the loyal toast. It was pleasing to be able to hear from Kitty Chiller, Chef de Mission Rio 2016, along with Andrew Hoy OAM, Belinda Hocking and Carol Cook AM who all aim to compete in Rio in 2016.

A special thank you to our Gold Partner QV Sports and Bronze Partners, Involve Group, John Dryden Media, IMG Sports Technology Group along with Hamper World. Without their support we would not be able to continue to offer Olympians a subsidised cost to attend this event.

Some of the highlights of the night included the Victorian Governments confirmation of the $575,000 to support athletes representing Australia at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Minister for Sport , the Hon John Eren MP acknowledged the Victorian Governments funding at the dinner.

We also recognised a number of “Olympic Family” achievements from the past 12 months including; former Australian Hockey Team Member and recently retired Olympians Club of Victoria Committee member David Wansbrough OAM, for his service to the Olympians club.

A highlight of the evening was the overwhelming support for the 1956 Athlete pledge, we received just on fifty pledges within 90 seconds. The Olympians Club of Victoria thanks all of those who offered this kind offer and look forward to attracting as many of the 1956 Olympians we can to the 2016 dinner to celebrate their 60th anniversary.

On behalf on the OCV I would like to acknowledge the support provided by the Victorian Olympic Council team in helping the club deliver an outstanding event each year.

Finally, we are indebted to the ongoing support of people and organisations that supply auction and raffle items on the night and assist in meeting our break-even imperative:

Activated Nutrients Flinders Hotel Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre AV Dynamics GalaBid Melbourne Storm Basketball Victoria Getty Images Mondalez Building 4 Business Golf Victoria National Sports Museum Carlton & United Breweries Good Guys, Preston Phil de Fégely, Auctioneer Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Goodlife Health Clubs Photography courtesy of Tim Suke Comic’s Lounge Happy Medium Photography Studio PP Craig Willis, Master of Ceremonies Hamper World Shen Yun Presenters ‘Entropy’ students of Hisense Australia Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Princess Hill Secondary College Inge Group St Kilda Football Club ESNA Pty Ltd Kadara Capoeira Tennis Australia Football Federation Victoria Les Hody Victorian Olympic Council Executive and Staff

OUR OLYMPIC VOLUNTEERS Special thanks to our volunteers on the night, Kate Thomas, Sahil Dewan, Alex a’Beckett, Megan Burns and Jennifer White.

Leon Wiegard OAM PRESIDENT, OCV

8 VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Images celebrating the 2015 Olympians Club of Victoria Gala Dinner including the Minister Hon. John Eren, Kadara Capoeira Dancers, and Event Sponsors, Involve Group, JDM, QV Sports, Hamper World and IMG Technology.

PRESIDENT TREASURER Leon Wiegard OAM Peter Doak OAM 1964, 1972 Water Polo - Men’s 1964 Swimming Bronze Medallist

SECRETARY VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL Warwick Waters Maria Cabeliza VOC Executive Director Project Manager

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Stuart Carruthers Adrian Costa 1996 Hockey Bronze Medallist 1992, 1994, 1998, 2002 Freestyle Skiing

David Culbert Margot Foster AM 1988, 1992 Athletics 1984 Rowing Bronze Medallist

Shirley Harris OAM Stephanie Moorhouse Official 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992 2004 Gymnastics

Mike McKay OAM Mark Turnbull OAM 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004 Rowing Dual Gold, 2000 Sailing Gold Medallist Silver and Bronze Medallist David Wansbrough OAM (Part) 1988, 1992 Hockey Silver Medallist

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KEY RESULT AREA 3 EDUCATION

CONNECT OLYMPIANS WITH THE COMMUNITY VIA A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

The purpose of the Education Commission is to assist the VOC in fulfilling its responsibilities in delivering world-class Olympic education programs and services. The Education Commission’s membership is representative of key organisations in the education and sport sectors. The Education Commission contributes to VOC programs and services and assists with the delivery of the Pierre de Coubertin Awards and the Olympic Academy.

COMMISSION MEMBERS

CHAIRMAN TERTIARY EDUCATION SECTOR Luke Soulos Dr Richard Baka Executive Officer, The Associated Public Schools School of Sport & Exercise Science, Manager of of Victoria (APS Sport) International Studies, Victoria University

AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR HEALTH PHYSICAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT EDUCATION AND RECREATION (ACHPER) Rick Wall Jo a’Beckett Marketing and Community Projects Co-ordinator, VIS Professional Learning Co-ordinator, ACHPER (Part) Dr Bernie Holland VOC CONSTITUENT BODY Professional Learning Manager, ACHPER (Part) Anne King Chief Executive Officer, Table Tennis Victoria (Part) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (DET) Andrew Skillern Jude Maguire Chief Executive Officer, Hockey Victoria (Part) Chief Executive Officer, School Sport Victoria AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (AOC) NATIONAL SPORTS MUSEUM Ashleigh Knight Cynthia Barnicoat Olympic Education Manager, AOC Audience Development Manager, MCG VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL (VOC) OLYMPIANS Warwick Waters Lara Davenport OAM (2008 Olympian - Swimming) Executive Director, VOC Stacy Roiall (2008 Olympian - Shooting) Maria Cabeliza Kyle Vander-Kuyp (1996, 2000 Olympian - Athletics) Project Manager, VOC Erin Walklate (2008 Olympian - Badminton) CO-OPTED MEMBERS SECONDARY EDUCATION SECTOR 2007 International Pierre de Coubertin Youth Forum Sarah Burns Attendees: Kate Thomas and Jason d’Souza (Part) Principal, Mornington Secondary College 2009 International Pierre de Coubertin Youth Forum SPORT AND RECREATION VICTORIA (SRV) Attendees: Jess Bagley and Ryan Holloway Mariela Pena Manager, Sports Industry Development, SRV, 2011 International Pierre de Coubertin Youth Forum Department of Health and Human Services. Attendee: Nick Parkinson

PRIMARY EDUCATION SECTOR 2013 International Pierre de Coubertin Youth Forum Jennifer White Attendee: Fiona Sanford Teacher, Toorak Primary School and 2004 Pierre de Coubertin recipient OTHER Alan Black

10 VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2015 [ACTIVITY ONE: ACTIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM]

The Active Youth Development Program (AYDP) is delivered We would like to acknowledge Mornington Secondary by the Victorian Olympic Council (VOC) and funded by College, Valley Sports & Greater Shepparton City Council, Sport and Recreation Victoria. Barwon Regional Sports Academy, Montpellier Primary School and Sports Focus for their support in the lead up and The program aims to: on the day of the programs. – Connect Olympians with the community to inspire In 2015, programs were delivered at four host schools/ participation in sport local venues including, Mornington Secondary College, – Connect schools and students with local clubs to Montpellier Primary School, Shepparton Sports Stadium and foster an ongoing relationship St. Liborious Primary School. – Empower teachers with the tools needed to conduct the program with minimal support from the Victorian The programs reached 1,115 students, 37 Teachers, 18 Olympic Council Local Sporting Clubs or Associations and involved 30 plus – Increase participation in sport. Olympians and Paralympians. Key outcomes from the program evaluation showed;

Students are given a unique insight into the Olympic Games – Overall over 80% of the students strongly agreed as Olympians share stories about how they became involved that they enjoyed the program in which they in sport and the positive impact of sport on their lives. attended. Each one-day program delivers a range of sports. The – 95% of students thought the clinic was a lot of fun. 2015 program included the following sports across the – 82% of students advised that they had learnt more four programs basketball, volleyball, athletics, table tennis, about their local sport opportunities because of the badminton, swimming, gymnastics, soccer, hockey and rugby. program. VOC enlists the support of Olympians to coach and inspire – 76% of students would like to continue playing the the students. sport played in the morning’s coaching clinic.

Every student had the opportunity to be coached in their preferred sport by an Olympian, coming away with a special tip from an Olympian that they will cherish for life. In the afternoon, Olympians combine with local clubs to run a “Come and Try” session to showcase their sport and the club.

The 2015 rollout of the AYDP saw the VOC partner with Regional Sport Assemblies and Regional Sports Academies along with Local Governments to expand the partnerships which have been traditionally used to deliver these programs.

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KEY RESULT AREA 3 EDUCATION (CONTINUED)

CONNECT OLYMPIANS WITH THE COMMUNITY VIA A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

2015 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS:

Mornington Secondary College Grovedale West Primary School Padua Secondary College St Liborius Primary School Dromana Secondary College St Peter’s Primary School Westernport Secondary College Holy Rosary Primary School Shepparton High School St Kilian’s Primary School Wanganui Park Secondary School St Therese Primary School McGuire College St Monica’s Primary School Montpellier Primary School St Joseph’s Primary School Geelong South Primary School St Francis Primary School

STATE SPORTING ASSOCIATIONS/ LOCAL SPORTING ASSOCIATIONS / LOCAL CLUBS:

Frankston Athletics Club Geelong Table Tennis Association Mornington Peninsula Athletics Club Geelong Athletics Club Mornington District Basketball Association Basketball Geelong Inc Southern District Rugby Club Geelong Badminton Association Flyers Swimming Club Bendigo Brave Basketball Swimming Victoria Bendigo Basketball Association Mornington Volleyball Club Eaglehawks Athletics Club Volleyball Victoria Tennis Victoria Shepparton Athletics Club Australian Futsal Association Shepparton Junior Soccer Association Bendigo Fighting Miners Rugby Club Greater Shepparton Basketball Association Bendigo Hawks Aquatic Club Aero-Sport Allstars (Gymnastics) Goulburn Valley Hockey Association Shepparton Badminton Association

OLYMPIANS AND PARALYMPIANS IN ATTENDANCE:

Mark Bradtke, 2000, 1996, 1992, and 1988 Basketball Lara Davenport OAM, 2008 Gold Medallist Swimming Tamsin Hinchley, 2000 Volleyball, 2012 and 2008 Beach Mark Worthington, 2012, 2008 Basketball Volleyball Tal Karp, 2008, 2004 Football Steve Moneghetti AM, 2000, 1996, 1992 and 1988, Selin Kuralay, 2004 Football Athletics and VOC Executive Board Member Stuart Carruthers OAM, 1996 Bronze Medallist Hockey Josip Skoko, 2000 Football Peter Blackburn, 2000, 1996 Badminton Michelle Brogan, 1996, 2000 Silver and Bronze Medallist Basketball Ash Delaney, 2008 Silver Medallist Swimming Linley Frame, 1992 Swimming Erin Walklate, 2008 Badminton Belinda Hocking, 2012, 2008 Swimming Russell Lavale, 2004, 2000, 1996 Table Tennis Sean Wroe, 2008 Athletics Kate Smith, 2008 Athletics Ahmed Kelly, 2012 Swimming (Paralympian) Emily Hurtz, 2012 Hockey Allison Tranquilli, 2004 Silver Medallist, 1996 Bronze Steph Moorhouse, 2004 Gymnastics Medallist Basketball Wendy Grant, 1956 Gymnastics Luke Campbell, 2008, 2004 Volleyball Renuga Veeran, 2012 Badminton Kyle Vander-Kuyp, 2000, 1996 Athletics Pam Ryan, AM MBE, 1972, 1968, 1964 Bronze and Silver Trevor Vincent OAM, 1964 Athletics Medallist Athletics Maddy Hogan, 2008 Athletics (Paralympian) 12 VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2015 [ACTIVITY TWO: PIERRE DE COUBERTIN AWARDS AND OLYMPIC ACADEMY]

JUNE 21, 2015 - 111 senior secondary school students, of OLYMPIANS IN ATTENDANCE: a total 162 Victorian recipients, were honoured in a special awards ceremony on Sunday June 21 at the Melbourne Jake Andrewartha, 2012 Judo and Prospective Australian Sports and Aquatic Centre. The awards are funded by the Olympic Team Member (AOT) 2016 Department of Education & Training and delivered by the Daniel Greig, 2010 Speed Skating Victorian Olympic Council. Belinda Hocking, 2012, 2008 Swimming and Prospective Australian Olympic Team Member (AOT) 2016 Named after the founder of the Modern Olympic Games, Matson Lawson, 2012 Swimming and Prospective Australian the Pierre de Coubertin Award recognises students who Olympic Team Member (AOT) 2016 demonstrate academic excellence and sporting prowess Kyle Vander-Kuyp, 2000, 1996 Athletics whilst exemplifying the Olympic values. Erin Walklate, 2008 Badminton Danielle Woodward OAM, 2000 Silver Medallist, 1996, Each award recipient must participate in sport and display 1992 Canoe/Kayak - Slalom AOT Athlete Services Director the Olympic values, in particular good sportsmanship. As 2012, AOT Deputy Chef de Mission 2016 part of the nomination each student must submit a literary or artistic piece to this year’s theme: Participation in sport INTERNATIONAL PIERRE DE COUBERTIN is a core value of the Olympic Games, share one or more YOUTH FORUM 2015 Olympic moments that epitomises this for you. The winner of the Most Outstanding Artistic piece was Kitana Campbell- The International Pierre de Coubertin Committee (CIPC) Heremaia from Melton Secondary College (pictured below) once again invited the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) and the winner of the Most Outstanding Literary Piece was to send a delegation of eight Australian students to the 10th Tiarnie Ellingworth from Camberwell Girls Grammar School. International Youth Forum, held in Piešťany (Slovakia), from August 29 – September 13, 2015. A further 45 school sport leaders participated in an Olympic Academy preceding the awards ceremony. The academy The AOC invited State Olympic Councils to nominate a allowed Pierre de Coubertin recipients and sport leaders recipient of the 2014 or 2015 Pierre de Coubertin Award. the opportunity to interact with Olympians, learn about The Victorian participant was Kelsey Tranter from Parkdale the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games and the A.S.P.I.R.E Secondary College. Olympic values, as well as tour the Victorian Institute of Sport, Victoria’s Olympic Training Centre. THANK YOU

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the members of the VOC Education Commission for their remarkable support, enthusiasm and outstanding contribution to the VOC programs.

On behalf of the Education Commission we extend our sincere appreciation to Warwick Waters and Maria Cabeliza for their incredible achievements in the development and delivery of the VOC education programs. The continued positive feedback is testament to their countless hours of preparation and successful delivery of each program.

Luke Soulos CHAIRMAN, EDUCATION COMMISSION

Most Outstanding Artistic piece Winner: Kitana Campbell-Heremaia from Melton Secondary College.

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KEY RESULT AREA 4 GOVERNANCE

TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LEGISLATION, SOUND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND EFFECTIVE REPORTING STRUCTURES.

Our appreciation goes to the AOC for their support in providing the day-to-day financial services for the VOC. We are pleased to provide the audited statement of comprehensive income for the year ending December 31, 2015 as an appendix to the agenda for the 104th Annual General Meeting.

Sincere thanks are extended to VOC Executive Board Members David Wansbrough OAM (Chair JLP Foundation) and Nicholas Green OAM, Peter Halstead and James Tomkins OAM for providing ongoing expertise and advice as members of the Julius Patching Investment Sub-committee.

The VOC would like to acknowledge CWC Family’s Office especially David Birkbeck and Kanthi Guruge who for many years have provided pro bono services covering the administration of the Julius Patching Foundation. During the year, on recommendation from David Birkbeck, we moved the administration of the foundation to Mutual Trust who are also providing their service pro bono and are providing full day-to-day management which includes managing the BAS and audit processes.

14 VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2015 KEY RESULT AREA 5 LEGACY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

OUR STAKEHOLDERS ARE RECOGNISED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING AWARDS. ALL AWARD RECIPIENTS ARE FEATURED ON PAGE 2 OF THIS REPORT.

LIFE MEMBERS

Life Membership of the Council may be conferred by Special Majority on the recommendation of the Executive upon any person who has for a period of not less ten years rendered outstanding service to the Council, Olympic Movement and sport.

ORDER OF MERIT RECIPIENT

The Order of Merit may be conferred upon any person who, in the opinion of the Executive, has achieved remarkable merit in the sporting world, either through personal achievement or contribution to the development of sport.

WILFRID KENT HUGHES AWARD

Sir Wilfrid Kent Hughes, KGE, MVO, DSC, MC, ED, 1885-1970, will be remembered as Chairman of the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games Organising Committee, for his great love of sport and for his contribution to the Victorian and Australian Olympic Movement. He was without doubt a great Australian, a soldier, an Olympian, a statesman and a true administrator.

To perpetuate his outstanding contribution, the Victorian Olympic Council selects the most outstanding performance by a Victorian Olympian at each Olympic Games to receive the Wilfrid Kent Hughes Award.

A perpetual plaque on permanent display in the foyer of the VOC office is etched with the recipient’s name and a replica plaque is awarded to the recipient.

JULIUS PATCHING SPORTS OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR AWARD

This award is in recognition of the unprecedented and tireless contribution of Julius L. Patching to the Victorian Olympic Council (VOC) and the Olympic community. Judy was a voluntary official from 1947 until his death in 2009. This award recognises the outstanding contribution that officials make to the fabric of the Olympic sporting community in Victoria. One nomination per state sporting association is accepted for consideration each year. This award is presented annually at the AGM by Colin and Bruce Patching, sons of the late Judy Patching.

Bill Mildenhall receiving the 2014 Julius Patching Award at the VOC AGM.

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THE VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL THANKS THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Australia Post Melbourne Cricket Club Australian Olympic Committee and Staff Melbourne Cricket Ground Trust Corrs Westgarth Chambers National Sports Museum Ernst & Young Olympians Club of Victoria Federal Government State Government of Victoria Holding Redlich State Sporting Associations Ian Kerville Tim Suke Ivan Gaal Photography Victorian Olympians Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust World Olympic Association

LEGAL ADVISOR OUR WONDERFUL BAND Corrs Westgarth Chambers OF VOLUNTEERS Jess Bagley INVESTMENT SUB-COMMITTEE Rhonda Browne Peter Halstead Geoff Duggan David Wansbrough OAM Jeannette Duggan James Tomkins OAM Ivan Gaal Wendy Grant Shirley Harris JULIUS PATCHING FOUNDATION Kate Thomas CWC Family Office Jeremy Thompson David Birkbeck (Part) Chris Thompson Kanthi Guruge (Part) VOC INTERNS - for their invaluable assistance in the preparation and delivery of our Mutual Trust education programs as well as the OCV Dinner: Andrea Blaney (Part) Belinda Hocking (Swimming) Chloe Wakeling (Victoria University)

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CONSTITUENT BODIES DIVING VICTORIA Please see the VOC webpage for full contact details President: Fiona Carter State Executive Officer: Matthew Duck ARCHERY VICTORIA President: Irene Norman EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA Chief Financial Officer: Dawn Nelson-Furnell Chair: Ingrid Green Chief Executive Officer: Greg Pratt ATHLETICS VICTORIA President: Heather Ridley FENCING VICTORIA Chief Executive Officer: Glenn Turnor President: Geoff Webber Communications Director: Robyn Hunter BADMINTON VICTORIA President: Paul Kern FOOTBALL FEDERATION VICTORIA State Director: Peter Roberts President: Kimon Taliadoros Chief Executive Officer: Peter Gome BASKETBALL VICTORIA President: Dan Kirtley GOLF VICTORIA Chief Executive Officer: Nick Honey President: John Hobday Chief Executive Officer: Simon Brookhouse AUSTRALIAN BIATHLON ASSOCIATION President: Grant Flanagan GYMNASTICS VICTORIA INC Executive Officer: Neil Richardson Chair: Michael O’Neil Chief Executive Officer: Jamie Parsons BOXING VICTORIA INC President: David Cutting HANDBALL VIC Honorary Secretary: Phillip Spitalnic President: Andrew Kelso Secretary: Kate Napier CANOEING VICTORIA President: Gary Flanigan HOCKEY VICTORIA Executive Officer: Andrea Boothroyd Chairman: Robert Dalton (Until February 15, 2016) Now vacant Chief Executive Officer: Andrew Skillern

VICTORIAN CURLING ASSOCIATION ICE HOCKEY VICTORIA President: Gerald Chick President: Warren Porter Secretary: Ian Gagnon Secretary: Christopher J. Dials

CYCLING VICTORIA President: Glen Pearsall Chief Executive Officer: Kipp Kaufmann

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VICTORIAN ICE RACING ASSOCIATION TABLE TENNIS VICTORIA President: Ken Stewart Chair: Brett Sonnet Secretary: Melina Solin Chief Executive Officer: Denise Makaling

ICE SKATING VICTORIA SPORTS TAEKWONDO VICTORIA President: Wendy Meik President: Barry Akehurst Secretary: Lexi Wooderson Secretary: David Burns

JUDO VICTORIA TENNIS VICTORIA President: Doug Noack (Until 2016) President: Gary Clark Secretary: Adrian James Chief Executive Officer: Matthew Kennedy

MODERN PENTATHLON VICTORIA TRIATHLON VICTORIA President: Jeremy Thompson President: Steven Gatt Executive Officer: Ernie Fontaine Executive Director: Grant Cosgriff

ROWING VICTORIA VOLLEYBALL VICTORIA President: Patrick McNamara President: Senator Stephen Conroy Chief Executive Officer: Nick Gall General Manager: Geoff Rietschel

VICTORIAN RUGBY UNION INC. WATER POLO VICTORIA President: Tim North QC President: John Perrott Chief Executive Officer: Peter Leahy Executive Officer: Simon Blundell

VICTORIAN SNOWSPORTS VICTORIAN WEIGHTLIFTING ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION INC. President: Rob Anderson President: Philip Goodman Secretary: Benn Willett Operations Manager: Ryan Mikkell

SWIMMING VICTORIA VICTORIAN WRESTLING President: Paul Malcolm ASSOCIATION INC. Chief Executive Officer: Gillian O’Mara President: Sam Parker Secretary: Brian Hodgson

YACHTING VICTORIA President: Ian Cunningham Chief Executive Officer: Steve Walker

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BASEBALL VICTORIA SOFTBALL VICTORIA President: Myles Foreman President: Jenny Holliday AM General Manager: Ashley Blair Executive Officer: Sara Dailey

NETBALL VICTORIA SQUASH & RACQUETBALL VICTORIA President: Jenny Sanchez President: Peta Murphy Acting Chief Executive Officer: Katie Reaper Executive Director: Fiona Young

TENPIN BOWLING VICTORIA Chairperson: Graham Pearson State Manager: Justin Lopes

ASSOCIATED BODIES

ACHPER – VICTORIAN BRANCH SPORTS MEDICINE AUSTRALIA – President: Naomi Lind VICTORIAN BRANCH Chief Executive Officer: Hilary Shelton President: Matthew Mollica Executive Officer: Lynne Sheehan THE CARBINE CLUB INC – VICTORIA Secretary: Graham Halbish SPORT AND RECREATION VICTORIA, Secretary: Kym Peake MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB - Senior Project Officer, Sport Industry NATIONAL SPORTS MUSEUM Development: Sue Tymms General Manager, Membership & Heritage, THE SPORT AUSTRALIA MCC: Scott Butler HALL OF FAME LTD Chairman: John Bertrand AM OLYMPIANS CLUB OF VICTORIA General Manager: Robert Lay AM President: Leon Wiegard OAM VICSPORT OLYMPIC WINTER INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA Chair: Margot Foster AM Chairman: Geoffrey J Henke AO Chief Executive Officer: Mark McAllion Chief Executive Officer: Geoff Lipshut VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT Chairman: Kate Palmer Chief Executive Officer: Anne Marie Harrison

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