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2019 Annual Report 3 for Those of You, Who Like Me, Enjoyed the Tense Our 25 Community Netball Centres Annual Report Contents Chair’s Report .................................................... 4 Chief Executive Officer’s Report .................. 6 Community Report ........................................... 8 High Performance Report .............................12 Splice Construction Magic Report ..............15 Roll of Honour ..................................................18 Awards ...............................................................19 Financials ...........................................................21 Partners .............................................................29 People ...............................................................30 Centres Cambridge, Eastern Waikato, Gisborne, Trust Waikato Hamilton City, Harbourside, Hauraki Plains, Kawerau, TrustPower Maniapoto, Matamata, Mercury Bay, Morrinsville, Opotiki, TrustPower Otorohanga, Paeroa, Putaruru, Rotorua, TrustPower Taumarunui, Taupo, Te Aroha, Paperplus Te Awamutu, Te Puke, Thames, Tokoroa, Waihi, Whakatane Photography Credit: Michael Bradley Photography 2 NETBALL WAIKATO BAY OF PLENTY 2019 Annual Report 3 For those of you, who like me, enjoyed the tense our 25 community Netball Centres. It is this for the Zone. To each and every sponsor, can I moments during the World Cup, watching Casey considerable effort and energy at grassroots that emphasise how proud we are to have you stand Chair’s Kopua and her team mates bring home the is making the difference; its developing individuals beside us as we continue to make this Zone a prestigious trophy, this must go down in sporting in so many ways, and throughout the Zone. It is truly magic one. history as one of the great moments. Even though this energy and dedication that is moving our sport Report And to our dedicated staff led by our CEO; Rohan very few would have predicted the result at the forward. We recognise that already our future Beko West, who quietly and diligently work to achieve beginning of the tournament. We wish Casey well and Magic players are somewhere in our Centres, the Zone’s goals and who represent the sport for her future as she steps down from such notable being encouraged to shine and developing their in so many ways, from coaching through to PR DR BEV EDLIN achievements on the court, although we are pleased abilities and skillsets. and communications, can we again express our CHAIR and proud that she will continue as an Ambassador The passing of Monica Leggat was a very sad gratitude for your dedication and tireless effort. for Magic and the sport. moment for us all. Her ability to communicate, And lastly to the other Board Members, who Our new Head Coach of Splice Construction to challenge the norm and to aspire so many in continue to give time and critically test propositions Magic, Amigene Metcalfe, spent her first year in the game that we all enjoy, was and will remain The past twelve months to ensure our desired goals will deliver the desired the position creating a new culture and building the inspirational to all. strategic intent. It is through your leadership, team spirit we want, as the Magic team embarks have seen the Netball With the support of Splice Construction, our collectively and individually, that the momentum of on the challenges ahead. All is set for a great 2020 Magic naming rights sponsor and so many other the Zone continues. This ensures the sustainability season on court. Waikato Bay of Plenty great sponsors and supporters, we are pleased to of the Zone so that so many people can enjoy the Midway through the year, we reluctantly accepted report that the 2019 year saw us achieve a surplus, benefits and comradeship Netball brings. Zone go from strength Carole Maddix’s resignation as a Board Member. something that the Board had focussed for two We proudly supported her application to become years. It signals a big step into a brighter future to strength, so it is a the new Netball New Zealand President. pleasure, on behalf of We were all delighted when Sylvia Smith and Mary Thompson were awarded NWBOP Service Awards. Very deserving recognition for the incredible the Zone’s Board, to expertise, support and dedication both have quietly share with you some of and constantly provided. Our WBOP Team made the Beko Netball League the achievements and Final for second consecutive year. We are so proud to see these rising stars reaching their potential. memorable moments. With strong and growing numbers throughout Zone, we are seeing the game’s popularity increase, reminding us of the value and benefits the game brings to individuals, supporters as well as players. This could not happen without the considerable work, much of which is voluntarily, given throughout 4 NETBALL WAIKATO BAY OF PLENTY 2019 Annual Report 5 the Final. Casey bowed out of her illustrious playing One of the most satisfying achievements of the year career with the one victory that had eluded her. He came via our financial results, which saw a $46,000 Chief wahine toa koe. Magic and NWBOP connections were surplus. This was a $104,000 improvement on the significant in the Netball World Cup winners. Warmest previous year. The turnaround was a total team effort, congratulations to Noeline Taurua, Debbie Fuller, across the entire organisation – increased commercial Executive Laura Langman and Maria Folau – all members of our revenue, increased grant funding, more profitable whanau. Later in the year, Sam Sinclair and Monica events, new revenue generating activities, savings on Officer’s Falkner were selected for NZA, along with new 2020 our tax bills and close monitoring of our cost base. It signings Holly Fowler and Whitney Souness, with took every member of the organisation to do their bit, Whitney adding to her Silver Ferns caps in the second plus constant and informed oversight by our Board. Report Constellation Cup Test. After six previous years of deficits, I am delighted to WBOP and Netball NZ, Monica’s contribution to our report the first surplus in the organisations history. The game was immeasurable. Netball NZ has a terrific The Beko Netball League was again a highlight for large amount of historical negative equity will take a tribute to Monica in their Annual Report (p.72–73). us, with WBOP making it to back-to-back BNL Finals. number of years to remove, but we have made the first ROHAN WEST Netball in the WBOP Zone will never be the same. Although the Final saw another loss to Central step towards this. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER We miss you Mons. Manawa, the margin was closer than 2018, indicating that the team has made progress under Head Coach Our wonderful family of sponsors, partners and Splice Construction Magic had an inconsistent Rebecca Gabel and Assistant Coach Sonya Noble. funders were key contributors to the surplus. We season in the 2019 ANZ Premiership, during which we Congratulations to WBOP co-captain, Ali Wilshier, for acknowledge their loyalty, support and generosity. For the Waikato Bay of celebrated 20 Years of the combined WBOP Magic being named the league’s Player of the Season. With 37 sponsors, suppliers and commercial team. Some outstanding performances were offset partners and 12 grant funding partners, our family of Plenty (WBOP) Zone, by a few disappointing ones, making for a frustrating The Zone’s player performance pathway ‘Magic in the organisational supporters grew by 32% in 2019. Last season for new Head Coach, Amigene Metcalfe and Making’ is now showing the rewards for a consistent year was the first with new naming rights partner 2019 was all about growth Assistant Coach Mary-Jane Araroa. and high quality programme, with high rates of athlete for Magic, Splice Construction. It has been an transition through the pathway levels, as our emerging We were delighted to welcome a new naming rights absolute pleasure having Graeme and Diane Rush talent continues to grow and develop. Athletes that and development, after sponsor for the team. Graeme and Diane Rush of and the whole Splice Construction team as part of started in our Level 1 (U17) programme 2–3 years ago Splice Construction are magnificent supporters of our family. We look forward to a long and rewarding are now in our BNL squad, with the next step of Magic steadying the ship in 2018. Waikato sport, and we are proud to have them as partnership. Paul and Sandra Burborough and the within reach. In accordance with the changes to the lead partner in our sponsorship family. Middle Earth Winger team continue to keep the team and staff We have seen 2% growth in player numbers, large Netball NZ age group competitions, the Zone changed returned to Claudelands Arena, with the second on the road, helping to ensure we promote and numbers of coaches and umpires being trained and its age criteria to U18 and U16 and named athletes into edition of the Hobbiton Movie Set Cup, which doubled develop netball in every corner of the Zone. Thanks, receiving their awards and qualifications, as well those squads for the 2020 programme. as Casey Kopua’s final home game for Magic, after as always to Netball New Zealand for its support of as increases in grant and commercial income. The 17 seasons. A fitting end to an incredible career Another significant highlight of the year was the the Zone and national leadership. We’re all looking amount, depth and quality of interaction with our with Magic, as the team put on one of their best performance of St. Peters School. A stunning week forward to a “World Cup bounce” in the sports Netball Centres continued to improve. Another major performances in front of a raucous crowd of nearly at NZSS saw them crowned national champions, popularity in 2020. highlight at a grassroots level, was close to 400 3000 fans. The partnership with Hobbiton Movie Set to go with their second place at UNISS. Another secondary school students across the Zone participate Thanks to the Zone Board for an excellent year of continues to grow, and they joined us in celebrating five Zone schools finished in the top 20 of UNISS in our umpiring and coaching training programmes.
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