2015 Contents

1. Our Supporters ...... 2 2. Our Vision, Purpose and Values ...... 3 3. Organisational Structure ...... 4 3.1 Board of Rowing Queensland Ltd ...... 4 3.2 Rowing Queensland Employees ...... 7 3.3 Member Clubs and School Associations ...... 8 4. Chairman’s Report ...... 9 5. Chief Executive Officer’s Report ...... 11 6. How We Met Our Objectives in 2015 ...... 12 6.1 Participation and Athlete Development ...... 12 6.2 Facility Development ...... 12 6.3 Education, Training and Safety ...... 13 6.4 Governance ...... 13 7. Rowing Queensland Business Unit Reports...... 14 7.1 Development Report ...... 14 7.2 Operations and Events ...... 17 7.3 BRO President’s Report ...... 18 7.4 2015 International Representatives ...... 19 7.5 Olympic Representatives and World Champions ...... 20 7.6 Queensland Representative Results ...... 22 8. Financial Report ...... 36

1 | P a g e 1. Our Supporters

Rowing Queensland would like to thank the following valued Partners, Supporters and Stakeholders for the continued support they provide to rowing in Queensland.

Queensland Government

Queensland Academy of Sport

Rowing Australia

Brisbane City Council

Rockhampton Regional Council

City of Gold Coast

The Great Public Schools’ Association

Designer Paintworks

Mitsubishi Motors

The Haines Group

2 | P a g e 2. Our Vision, Purpose and Values

Vision  To promote rowing as a sport for all Queenslanders CONNECT – INCLUDE - COMPETE

Purpose:  To support an increase in the number of rowers, officials, coaches and volunteers involved in rowing programs across Queensland  To provide for the development of athletes across all levels of competition  To ensure access to appropriate facilities and venues for training and racing  To facilitate high standard competition and events  To provide good governance and improve the capability of clubs

Values:  Rowing Queensland will act with integrity, respect, accountability and inclusion in developing and growing the sport of rowing.

The focus of Rowing Queensland’s Strategic Plan in 2014 to 2016 is to develop the capacity, capability and promotion of rowing in Queensland. There are four (4) key result areas which we have pursued to achieve our mission:

1. Participations and Athlete Development 2. Facility Development 3. Education, Training and Safety 4. Governance

3 | P a g e 3. Organisational Structure

Patron Governor of QLD, His Excellency Mr Justice de Jersey

President/Chairman Mr Nick Parr

Life Members

Mr Roger Morton Mr Peter Huggett OAM Mr Calile Malouf Mrs Marjorie Morton Mr Jim Dowrie OBE* Mr Jack Pritchard* Dr Steve Hinchy OAM Mr Robert Alexander Dr Don McClymont* Mr Robert Barrett Mr Fred Jaques Mr Chris Cottrell Mr Duncan Free OAM * denotes deceased

Regatta Secretary Mr Robert Alexander OAM

Selectors Mr Peter Howard Mr Peter Tierney Mr Tom Westgarth Mr Keiran Dwyer

State Team Manager Mr Andrew Service

Masters State Team Selectors Mr Adrian Howard Ms Donna Ms Kathy Phillips Mr Brian Parmeter Campagnolo

Auditor

Mr Norman J Hoare, Morris and Batzloff Charted Accountants

3.1 Board of Rowing Queensland Ltd

The business of Rowing Queensland Ltd is under the direction of the Board of Rowing Queensland. The Directors may exercise all the powers of the Company, except any power the Corporations Act or the Rules requires the Company to exercise in a general meeting of members. The Board is responsible for the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer who oversees all the day to day management and administration of the organisation.

The Board meets a minimum of eight times a year, comprising of five (5) Directors elected by the members of Rowing Queensland for three (3) year terms, as well as two (2) Directors appointed because of their special knowledge and skills for one (1) year terms. Rowing Queensland Ltd Directors throughout 2015 were:

4 | P a g e NICK PARR (Chairman) Nick Parr is married with three children aged six to six months. Nick is the sole director of Calidad Property Group which he established after working for DTZ and PRD nationwide as a sales and leasing operative. With Calidad Nick focuses on value add opportunities within both the commercial office market and retail property sector. Nick was a member of the Kings Cup eight in 2008, and later that year made the transition to rowing surf boats for Currumbin Surf Lifesaving Club. Nick’s interest in becoming a member of the RQ Board is that he enjoys all forms of rowing, and hopes to offer a down to earth opinion from someone who has recently "been there".

EMMA BROWN Commencing her affiliation with rowing in the 1994 Somerville House 1st VIII, Emma brings a number of years’ experience to the RQ Board. From making her first Queensland team in 1996 and last in 2008, to various volunteer coaching and administrative roles, Emma has a solid knowledge and understanding of the sport across its numerous facets. Emma is enthusiastic about rowers “giving back” to the rowing community by playing an active role in their chosen sport. Further, Emma is an advocate for continually increasing the profile of women in rowing across the various levels of competition, coaching and administration.

RAY EBERT Ray has been involved in Rowing since joining Pine Rivers RC as a school boy some 45 years ago. He has been an athlete, coach and administrator at club level and has been both employed and a volunteer on various State and National bodies over the last 20 years. Ray has been the Australian Senior A and Olympic Team Manager since 2005 and is a professional in the sports administration field having worked for the Queensland Government’s Department of Sport since late 1998. Ray brings both experience at all levels of the sport and the desire to see the sport continue to flourish at all levels in Queensland now and into the future.

JOHN RYNNE John commenced his involvement with rowing at school and progressed to coach Queensland and Australian crews in the Junior, Senior B and Senior A categories. He is a former Head Coach of the rowing section of the Tasmanian Institute of Sport and was a national team selector for four years. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and currently works at Griffith University lecturing in psychology. His aim as a Board member is to assist athletes in attaining the highest level they aspire to and enjoy the experience along the way.

IAIN SMITH Iain has been involved in rowing, both as an athlete and administrator for over 30 years. He is married and has three children, all of whom are actively involved in rowing. For a period of 13 years Iain was the Captain and Vice President of Mosman Rowing Club. Iain is also an International Yachtsman, racing in 15 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races, competing in 3 America’s Cup campaigns and winning 3 major World Championships. Iain was the Director of Rowing at The Southport School from 2009-2014 and continues to coach. Iain has owned and operated his marine business for over 30 years. As a Director on the RQ Board, Iain has a priority of fostering improved

5 | P a g e development pathways between school, tertiary and elite rowing, and the creation and development of a new rowing facility located at Wyaralong.

CHLOE SCHAUBLE Chloe first rowed in the mid-90s at university in Brisbane and later re-entered the sport as a Masters rower. She has been a member of the Townsville & JCU Rowing Club for ten years, holding various positions on the club’s Management Committee for six. When not competing at regattas she enjoys the view from an umpire boat. Currently a manager at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Chloe has experience working with diverse stakeholder groups including local, state and federal government, industry, not for profit organisations, and community groups. She is a strong believer in collaboration, the value of volunteers, and strengthening the promotion of rowing as a sport for all.

SUSAN WALLACE Sue joined with 11 other women to found the Dragons Rowing Club in 1995. The club started as a response from women to row socially and have fun. Over the years they have provided rowing programs for athletes with a disability and masters to learn how to row and compete in local, state, national and international events. She brings her experience with masters and Para rowers and as inaugural President of the club to the Rowing QLD Board and looks forward to the challenge. Her other interests are her work as Principal of a secondary school and her family (all teachers and past and present rowers). Sue is now a member of Commercial Rowing Club and will continue to advocate opportunities for women and people with a disability to participate in all aspects of the sport.

ROBERT ALEXANDER (Regatta Secretary) Robert has been involved in rowing in one form or another since 1961, where he commenced his rowing career at The Southport School. Bob has represented Queensland in the Kings and Presidents Cup on several occasions, as well as a Masters competitor in more recent times. Bob has been the organisation’s Regatta Secretary since 1987. The regatta secretary attends meeting of the Board however does not have any voting privileges.

6 | P a g e 3.2 Rowing Queensland Employees

MURRAY STEWART Murray joined Rowing Queensland as the Chief Executive Officer in August of 2015. Murray moved across from the states peak body for outdoor recreation, QORF and is a board member of the Fitness, Sport and Recreation Skills Alliance. Murray holds a Bachelor of Business and a Masters of Business Administration. Murray career includes the Sydney Olympics Games, Camp Wallaby at Coffs Harbour and numerous enagemnets working with international sporting teams .

PETER HICKS Peter joined Rowing Queensland at the beginning of 2014 as the Sport Development Manager. Previous to this Peter held roles as a school, club and State rowing coach since 2005 and since 2010 held a role at a Brisbane school as a Physical Education/Science teacher and Director of Rowing. Peter holds a degree in Secondary Education from the Queensland University of Technology.

STEPHANIE KRIPPNER Stephanie began as Education and Safety Officer in January 2014, whilst beginning a Bachelor of Business Management (Sports and Events Management) at Griffith University. Stephanie has a background in rowing at school, club and state level as a rower, coach and administrator.

RACHAEL ZUMAETA Rachael has been Rowing Queensland’s Finance Administrator since December 2010, and is responsible for the organisation’s financial reporting and office administration. Rachael comes to the organisation with solid administration and financial experience gained from working in her family’s business and in several different organisations such as Ray White Real Estate and Teach International.

7 | P a g e 3.3 Member Clubs and School Associations

Member Clubs School Association Members

Boreen Point Rowers Brisbane Schoolgirls Rowing Association Brisbane & GPS Rowing Club Gold Coast Region All Schools Rowing Association Brisbane Grammarians Rowing Club Great Public Schools' Association of Queensland Inc Bundaberg Rowing Club Cairns Rowing Club Centenary Rowing Club Coastal Rowing & Touring Australia Inc Commercial Rowing Club Coomera Watersports Club Dragons Rowing Club Dutton Park Rowing & Supporters Club Gold Coast Master Rowers Grammarians Rowing Club Griffith Uni Surfers Paradise Rowing Club Innisfail Rowing Club KAND Rowing Club Lake MacDonald Rowing Club Mackay Rowing Club Maroochy River Rowing Club Murwillumbah Rowing Club Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club Oxenford Rowing Club Pine Rivers Rowing Club Redlegs Rowing Club River City Womens Rowing Club Riverway Rowing Club Rockhampton Fitzroy Rowing Club Sunshine Coast Rowing Club Tablelands Rowing Club Tattersall’s Rowing Club Toowong Rowing Club Townsville and JCU Rowing Club Tweed Heads & Coolangatta Rowing Club University of Queensland Boat Club Vintage Vikings Rowing Club V.O.M.I.T.S. West End Rowing

8 | P a g e 4. Chairman’s Report

On behalf of the Board and the Executive of Rowing Queensland Ltd, I would like to present to our Members, stakeholders, sponsors and friends the Rowing Queensland Ltd Annual Report.

2015 will be remembered as a milestone year for Rowing Queensland with the commencement of construction of our new course at Wyaralong Dam. Many years in the planning and with the fantastic support of the Queensland Government a new 10 lane FISA regulation course was finally underway. While the first regatta (Qld State Championships) was held in 2016, 2015 was when all the hard work was done. A huge thank you to our project partners the Queensland Government, SEQ Water, Scenic Rim Council, Wyaralong Rowing Club, Queensland Academy of Sport and the wider rowing community. We now look to stage 2 of the development which will include the development of the rowing sheds, access road, construction of the finish tower and installation of the held start.

Rowing Queensland again enjoyed success on the water at the Interstate Regatta at the 2016 National Championships and the interstate races at the Australian Masters Championship, which were held in 2015. A special mention and congratulations must be made to the Queensland Men’s Lightweight Four crew who were able to win the Penrith Cup for an incredible 4th year in a row. Results from the other interstate crews are below:

Kings Cup – 4th

Queens Cup – 2nd

Youth VIII Men – 2nd

Youth VIII Women – 1st

Lightweight Mens Four – 1st

Lightweight Womens Quad – 2nd

Singles – 2nd Sally Kehoe and 6th Ben Morley

Rowing Queensland’s relationship with governments; local, state and federal, has continued to be very positive and as such all levels of government have been generous with their financial support. Particularly the support of the Queensland Government through the Department of National Parks, Sport & Racing should not be overlooked. Rowing in Queensland would like to sincerely thank the continued support from the Queensland Academy of Sport, Brisbane City Council, Rowing Australia, Bundaberg Regional Council, Rockhampton Regional Council, Mitsubishi Motors, Designer Paintworks and The Haines Group. The collective support from these organisations enables RQ to provide continued and improved services to all members. This year continued to build on the successes of past years and continues to strengthen our sport in providing various opportunities to participate throughout the state.

Murray Stewart joined Rowing Queensland late 2015 in the CEO’s role and has hit the ground running, finalising all the approvals to get Wyaralong Dam underway. Murray takes a very hands on approach to the role and I’m sure many of you have rubbed shoulders with him whilst cleaning buoys, umpiring, setting up a regatta or having a row. During the year Ben Groth, our trusted Regatta Operations Coordinator, moved to a new role with Queensland Athletics. It would be remiss of me not to mention Peter Hicks who in the absence of the above staff shouldered a huge burden for the last quarter of the year.

9 | P a g e The organisations volunteer’s dedication and commitment often goes well beyond what would normally be expected and I would like to sincerely thank our many volunteers across the state for their ongoing efforts. I would also like to thank the RQ Board which is functioning as well as I can remember in my six years of involvement.

As the Rowing Queensland community looks towards another year, I am confident that the successes of this 2015 will continue into the new-year and we will have greater results to come, on and off the water.

Nick Parr Chairman Rowing Queensland Ltd

10 | P a g e 5. Chief Executive Officer’s Report

2015 was a watershed year for Rowing in Queensland with the beginning of construction of the Lake Wyaralong International Rowing Centre. This project is a huge undertaking for a small not for profit organisation, like Rowing Queensland, and I would like to thank and congratulate all the rowing community for making this happen. For many years, many people held a vision for the lake and credit must go to my predecessor, the RQ staff and the board for their efforts in turning a vision into reality. Through a partnership with the Wyaralong Rowing Club, Rowing Queensland, the Queensland Government, SEQ Water and the Scenic Rim Council construction on stage 1 (the 10 lane course) started in December 2015.

Acknowledgements

I would like to thank the RQL Board, staff and our hard working volunteers and club representatives from across Queensland for their ongoing efforts throughout 2015. The volunteer’s dedication and commitment often goes well beyond what would normally be expected.

The 2015 financial accounts have been audited in line with the Incorporations Act.

- Revenues from Ordinary Activities returned a $6,596 surplus in 2015. - Income was $77,741 less than 2014 – This decrease in revenue was due to the cessation of the Jobs Plan program and the BSRA deciding to manage regatta operations and safety internally rather than externally through RQ. There was a corresponding decrease in employment expense. - There was also the resignation of 2 positions (CEO and Regatta Operations) and with these resignations saw an extraordinary payment of $25,000 in leave owing that was not accrued. -The Wyaralong Development also started and impacted on the balance sheet with the purchase of work boats and a contribution of $25,000 in administration offset. The support of the Queensland Government through the Department of National Parks, Sport & Racing should not be underestimated. Rowing Queensland is thankful for the support from the Queensland Government through the Department and in particular Minister Byrne and his staff.

The ongoing financial support from the Greater Public Schools Association towards the Education & Safety Program and the continued improvements to the Brisbane River safety program is to be congratulated and RQ is grateful and appreciative of their ongoing support.

RQ also wishes to thank the following Clubs and Schools who provided various racing boats for the 2015 state teams throughout the year.

RQL continues to meet regularly with Maritime Safety Queensland, Brisbane Ferries and the Brisbane City Council to review and update the Brisbane River – Code of Conduct. The Education & Safety Program with ongoing financial support of the GPS will in 2016 continue looking at ways in which to increase the safety of all river users in order to provide a safe and fun waterway for the entire rowing community to enjoy.

Murray Stewart

11 | P a g e 6. How We Met Our Objectives in 2015 A Review of the 2015 - 2016 Strategic Plan

6.1 Participation and Athlete Development Initiative Outcomes

Support clubs and develop programs to  Australian Institute of Company Directors workshop assist with risk management, club presented to 23 club committee members and 5 RQ development, administration, and board/staff personnel. attracting and increasing the number of  10 Club President Teleconferences throughout the year participants in the sport providing personal access and information for RQ from the clubs.  1 Revolutionise database workshop presented, plus an online training seminar for regional clubs.  Implementation of Member Protection Policy.  Implementation of standardised membership application policy.

Develop and deliver well-structured regatta  Provision of 10 officials per regatta programs that suit the requirements of high  Safety boats and personnel required at all regattas performance and recreational rowers  Movement at end of year to Revolutionise and Rowing Manager database and regatta entry platform.

Develop a clear and communicated  Two main pathways into club rowing and High Performance pathway for identification of talented squads are as follows: rowers, which attracts and progresses  First from school rowing programs into School VIII's and / or identified participants. Queensland Rowing College. Both of these offer camps and trips to regattas.  Second for non-rowing schools students through a coordinated TID program leading to a rowing school for younger rowers or into club 'learn-to row' programs. Both of these are organised and overseen by Queensland Talent Pathway Manager. Provide high level support services,  Support services, daily training environments, coach training opportunities and pathways for education and support, regattas and camps are organised identified talented rowers to succeed at and run by the Queensland Talent Pathway Manager. They state, national and international level differ from school to school and club to club.

Provide training pathways and  Rowing Queensland is reinvigorating the QLD Youth Row development for non-high performance program. This has continued to run in North Queensland. rowers

6.2 Facility Development Initiative Outcomes

Identify, develop and maintain access to  Support letters provided to clubs for facility development venues for training and racing of a  Townsville assisted with weed issue in their waterway standard that will allow international  Advice and meetings regularly held with local governments competition. and water managers regarding improved access and upgraded facilities  Developments included: Bundaberg Riverside Master Plan, Bucca Education Building, Rockhampton Fitzroy boat shed, Ipswich Rowing Club, Wyaralong Rowing Club. Secure rowing’s future in SEQ through a  Licence agreement signed with SEQWater national standard facility at Wyaralong for  Funding Deed signed with Government Department competition and the development of the  10 lane course installed sport from grassroots to elite.  Tenders sought for design and construction of Stage 2 of development.

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6.3 Education, Training and Safety Initiative Outcomes

Develop and implement online water  18 workshops delivered to nearly 1100 GPS coaches and safety training resources and programs; participants Deliver to schools and clubs  Over 500 club members completed online training GPS and BSRA School Students to  Exceeded participant expectations, with over 1200 complete online training on minimising students from both boys and girls school completing the risks and potential accidents on Brisbane training. waterways 6.4 Governance Initiative Outcomes

Regular Regional visits from Board  Regions visited multiple times throughout 2015: Townsville Directors/CEO/Staff to ensure compliance x 3, Rockhampton x 3, Bundaberg x 3, Mackay, Sunshine with policies and assess required support Coast, Gold Coast. services from RQ  RQ Staff and volunteers conducted TID tours, coaching clinics and regattas during regional visits. Enhance communication strategies and  Regular updates on RQ website practices with clubs and schools across  Fortnightly e-Newsletter sent to subscribers the state  Regular updating of Facebook and Twitter pages  Introduction and regular updating of Instagram page Uphold policies, regulations and by laws in  As required or necessary a fair and equitable manner Develop effective communication with  RQ has worked openly and cooperatively in the Rowing Australia and all levels of implementation of Revolutionise/Rowing Manager government transition 

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7. Rowing Queensland Business Unit Reports

7.1 Development Report

Coach Development – 2015 saw Rowing Queensland run 14 Level 1 coaching courses, with 183 participants, a much higher participation rate than previous years. Two Level 2 coaching courses were also conducted for 21 participants, looking to further their coaching knowledge. The syllabus covers rowing technique, training methodology, physiology, medical issues, rigging, professional issues and School-aged, Masters and Adaptive Athletes has a large practical focus post course that will ensure that coaches have increased their knowledge base upon completion. Queensland still leads the way in numbers of qualified coaches, with 374 Learn to Row coaches, 79 club/school coaches and 38 Performance coaches leading athletes across the state. Rowing Queensland would like to thank all of the following presenters involved in the 2015 coaching education programs: John McGuiness, Garry Merrit, Stephan Muhlenberg, Paul Trevethan, Rod Silcox, Peter Howard, Tim Conrad, Jirik Haselgrove, Paul Brown, Robin Fay, Ray Smith, Lincoln Handley, Ivan Hooper, Lachlan Johnston, Peter Toon and Mitch Rosenlund.

Water Safety – In 2015 Rowing Queensland continued its use of the online water safety training resources and courses for athletes, as well as presenting water safety workshops for coaches and coxswains. Many clubs and schools have come on board quickly to the online education programs, and throughout 2015 nearly 3000 participants took part across all courses. It is hoped that the online safety resource will become a mandatory for all rowers, coaches and coxes.

Interregional Championships – The Queensland Schools Inter-Regional concept was founded in 2006 as a method of developing junior rowing throughout Queensland using sculling as the learning foundation. Its original goals where to:

- establish sculling programs in each region as the basis for common competition - identify talented school athletes and provide them with opportunities to showcase their ability in a representative regatta - educate students about the sport and their future opportunities - provide recognition and a pathway for talented school athletes to continue after school - help bridge the gap between school and club rowing ease the transition - encourage clubs to provide avenues for recruiting and inducting school leavers into meaningful pathways in their clubs. It is important to realise this it was not designed to produce elite crews, but rather to identify talented athletes and to provide additional representative pathways for them to continue to enjoy and achieve in our sport.

The Inter-Regional’s concept currently covers four races - an Under 16 and Open Male and Female coxed quad, with an overall point score determining the champion region. The timing is agreed to be the last four races of the first day of the Queensland Schools Championships. Five regions contested the 2015 event with Brisbane’s depth of talent across the board proving ultimately too strong.

The full point score:

Region Points

Brisbane 34 points Gold Coast 28 points Rockhampton 21 points Townsville 21 Points Bundaberg 20 points

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Central Queensland Development Camps – The 2015 Central Queensland development camps were held in Rockhampton and Bundaberg, and both camps were a huge success. Rockhampton saw 36 athletes attend, and Bundaberg provided development for 30 rowers. The young athletes received coaching from an experienced and varied group of coaches. We would like to thank Christian Oneto, Lincoln Handley, Peter Howard, Tim Conrad and Garry Merrit for their contribution to the development camps.

Masters Development Camps – 2015 again saw three Masters Development Camps being held in Mackay, Lake Tinaroo and Townsville. The series, created in 2014, is designed to increase the access to rowing knowledge and coaching for inter-regional masters athletes. The camps have been a great success, with more than 50 athletes attending across the three locations, and the numbers of masters entries in regattas growing steadily annually. Rowing Queensland would like to thank Andrew McNicol, Nigel Stubbs, Lorraine Robinson and Jack Price for their commitment to the ongoing triumph of this series of camps.

Para Program – The Para rowing program continued in 2015, primarily through the Dragon’s Rowing Club which has been the most active club for para rowing in Queensland. UQBC, Centenary Rowing Club and Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club also provided the opportunity for Para Athletes to enjoy the sport of Rowing throughout 2015. It was pleasing to note the interest generated throughout the end of 2015 in the National Training Centre Monthly National Time Trails with athletes from Dragons Rowing Club regularly attending these events which were held at Lake Wyaralong, Beaudesert.

Two Para athletes competed in the QLD State Championshps with Cameron Kosmala winning the Gold in the LTA1x and Tristan Higham the Gold winner in the ASM1x. Both athletes are from Dragons Rowing Club and coached and supported by a number of volunteers.

Our congratulations to Cameron Kosmala from Dragons Rowing Club who represented Queensland in the inaugural State LTA 1x event held at the National Championships in March 2016. It was great to see Queensland represented at this event. Congratulations also to Mac Russell from UQBC who won Gold in the LTAM1x. Thanks also to Erik Horrie, originally from Queensland and now at the AIS and current world champion in the ASM1x, who supported Tristan Higham from Dragons Rowing Club who competed for the first time against Erik in the ASM1x at the Nationals.

Urban Rowing and Rowing Queensland again partnered to present the 2015 Rowing Ability Ergo Challenge with teams from Lifestream, Vision Australia and Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association Queensland teams rowing the ergo for three hours in the Queens St Mall. Thanks must be made to The Urban Rowing Gym staff for their assistance in the successful running of this program and providing the opportunity for people with a disability to become active in Para rowing.

The promotion of Rowing in the disability space continued with Rowing Queensland and Dragons Rowing Club teaming with Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association Queensland to hold a Come and Try Day in Para Rowing. This event will become an annual one to ensure there is a pathway for people with a disability to try rowing as a sport.

Communication - During 2015 Rowing Queensland has endeavoured to maintain effective communication between office staff, clubs, members and stakeholders by continuing regular website updates, email newsletters and relevant regatta bulletins. We have also engaged with new forms of social media, encouraging the state-wide rowing community to have a direct impact on the public message of Rowing Queensland. We invite all rowers, coaches and lovers of the sport to share their stories and successes with us through our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Masters Interstate Team – The 2015 Queensland Masters Interstate Team competed at the Australian Masters Championships in Sydney, New South Wales. Queensland picked up Gold in both the Men’s and Women’s Eights, as well as 4th place for the Men’s Quad Scull, and 5th in 15 | P a g e the Women’s Quad Scull. Although there is no official point score for the Masters interstate championships, Queensland was very strong across the board and this is a testament to the strength of Masters rowing in our state. A big thank you and well done to all the Masters Coaches, they included Terry Mulligan, Liz Ralston, Andrew McNicol, Daniel Bundock, John McGuinness, Angelina Ellis, and Jenifer Gilbert and to the selectors (Adrian Howard, Diana Campagnolo, Kathy Phillips and Brian Parmeter).

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7.2 Operations and Events

Rowing Queensland Regattas

Regatta entry numbers were strong again in 2015, with most events maintaining consistent numbers of entries. 2015 also saw the move of the QLD Schools Championship to Rockhampton Ski Gardens, with the generous support of Rockhampton Regional Council. The change of location allowed for easier transport for North Queensland’s school rowers, and the accommodation options in central Rockhampton provided better services for spectators, parents and supporters. 2015 marked the inaugural Urban Sprint Regatta at Coomera Rowing Course,

The year was finished off with Brisbane & GPS Rowing Club winning the Queensland Premiership, Riverway Rowing club taking out the North Queensland Premiership and Toowong Rowing Club securing the Hinchy Trophy. Congratulations to all clubs and athletes on such a great year of rowing!

Functions

In February 2015, The Rowing Queensland State Team function moved venues to The Landing at Dockside; a much larger space than previous years with a great view of the river. With approximately 110 people attending to witness the announcement of the 2015 Interstate Rowing Team, the event was a huge success.

In June 2015 it was time to hold the Australian Underage Representatives Fundraising event. Again, the primary aim of this function was to raise money for the Queensland athletes selected in the 2015 Junior, Under 21 and Under 23 Australian Rowing Teams, however this year athletes selected in the University Australian Rowing Team were also included. Totalling 22 Queensland athletes selected to represent Australia. With such a great success at the previous year’s fundraiser, this event was held in a similar fashion, with the same venue and fundraising ideas on the night. The amount of attendees dropped slightly to 170 total. This also resulted in a slight profit decrease. However the night managed to raise $16,500, which was divided up and distributed directly to the athletes to assist them with the expenses they incur throughout their representation of Australia.

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7.3 BRO President’s Report

This year has been a very hectic one with the Gold Coast Schools, Bundaberg, Sunshine Coast, Rockhampton, Townsville and Innisfail regions all growing in size with a regatta on nearly every weekend if not two on the same weekend.

This puts a strain on the volunteer BRO’s with regattas starting at 7 or 8 in the morning and finishing between 3 and 5 in the afternoon with a pre and post jury meeting an hour before and a half after each regatta. With races running between 3 and 10 minute intervals and normally not enough officials to relieve you for a comfort stop, it makes hard work of it. It is no wonder we are known as cranky people and we have trouble retaining volunteer officials when criticism is more common than thanks.

This year we have had 2 BRO’s progress to level 3 = Rowing Australia level. Cathy Evatt-Davie and Zara Underwood congratulations to them both. We also have six level one officials going for their level 2.

We have started a quarterly phone conference’s to communicate what is going on in the zones and to support Central and North Queensland and keep up to date with the rules of racing.

The two umpire cats are in high demand, with the ageing BRO’s spending 6 or 8 hours in a small tinny it is torture and so we are lobbying for a further two cats.

The BRO’s are the face of Rowing Queensland and control the tone and safety of the regattas. It is important to support our officials as volunteers as we all know are getting older and harder to retain.

I must mention our Senior Vice President Steve Hinchy who was awarded volunteer of the year by Rowing Australia, congratulations Steve.

In closing senior BRO’s take a great deal of pleasure watching rowing evolve and grow.

Phillip Gunning

President of the Boat Race Officials

Rowing Queensland

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7.4 2015 International Representatives

As ambassadors for Rowing Queensland, the following athletes’ representation of Australia has been central to developing the growing depth of rowing in their home state. Their achievements and pathway to national honours has highlighted opportunities to which future Queensland rowers may aspire. World Rowing Championships, Lac d’Aiguebelette, France, 30 August – 6 September 2015 Men’s Crews M8+ Scott Laidler LM2- Nicholas Silcox LM2- Darryn Purcell Women’s Crews W4x Madeline Edmunds W4x Jessica Hall W2x Sally Kehoe

Team Staff Team Manager Ray Ebert Coach W4x Tom Westgarth World Rowing Under 23 Championships, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, 22 – 26 July 2015 Men’s Crews BLM2- Hamish Parry BLM2- Jack Armitage Women’s Crews BW4- Jacinta Edmunds BW4x Tessa Carty BLW2x Amy James Team Staff Coach: BLM2- Ben Southwell Coach: BLW2x Alex Field Team Manager Andrew Service Under 21 Trans-Tasman Challenge Regatta, Lake Karapiro, New Zealand, 27 – 29 August 2015 Mens’s Crews Sweep Darcy Wruck Sweep Harley Moore Sweep Oliver Smith Sweep George Lethbridge Lightweight Blaine Heseltine Women’s Crews Sweep Miller Ferris Sweep Tyler Ferris Sweep Ellen Pozzi Sweep Eloise Parker Team Staff Coach Keiran Dwyer Coach Jirik Haselgrove World Rowing Junior Championships, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 5 – 9 August 2015 Men’s Crews JM1x Adam Bakker JM4- Angus Morrison JM4- Tom Davidson JM4- Tom Franey JM4- Callum Chisolm Women’s Crews JW4- Madeleine Southall JW4- Josephine Theile JW4- Lily Alton-Triggs

Team Staff Coach: JM4- Paul Pettigrew Coach: JW4- Edward Draydon

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7.5 Olympic Representatives and World Champions

Olympic Representatives

1972 MUNICH 1992 BARCELONA 2004 ATHENS

Peter Shakespear; M4+ Richard Powell; M4x Duncan Free; M4x

Robin Bakker; M4x Shaun Coulton; M4x

Wayne Diplock; M8+ Bo Hansen; M8+

Bo Hansen; M8+ Michael Toon; M8+

1976 MONTREAL 1996 ATLANTA 2008 BEIJING

Tim Conrad; M8+ Duncan Free; M4x Duncan Free*; M2-

Gary Uebergang; M8+ Bo Hansen; M4x Pippa Savage; W1x

Peter Shakespear; M8+ David Weightman; M2- Sally Kehoe; W8+

Hamish Karrasach; ML4- Sam Conrad; M8+

Gary Lynagh’ ML4-

Bruce Hick; ML2x

Marina Hatzakis; W2X & W4X

1984 LOS ANGELES 2000 SYDNEY 2012 LONDON

Duncan Fisher; M4+ Duncan Free; M4x Sally Kehoe; W8+

Ian Edmunds; M8+ Bo Hansen; M4x Hannah Every-Hall; WL2x

Hamish Karrasach; ML2x

Bruce Hick; ML2x

Marina Hatzakis; W2x

1988 SEOUL 2012 PARALYMPICS

Richard Powell; M4x Erik Horrie; ASM1x

Malcolm Batten; M2-

*Olympic Champions

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World Champions

1985 BELGIUM 1993 CZECH REPUBLIC 2007 GERMANY

Adair Ferguson; WL1x Gary Lynagh; LM2x Duncan Free; M2-

Bruce Hick; LM2x Tara Kelly; LW4x

1986 UNITED KINGDOM 2003 ITALY 2011 SOLVENIA

Malcolm Batten; M8+ Marguerite Houston; LW4x Darryn Purcell; LM8+

1991 AUSTRIA 2005 JAPAN 2013 KOREA

Gary Lynagh; LM4x Sam Conrad; M2+ Erik Horrie; ASM1x

Bruce Hick; LM4x Hardy Cubasch; M2+

1992 CANADA 2006 UNITED KINGDOM 2014 AMSTERDAM Duncan Free; M2- Gary Lynagh; LM2x Erik Horrie; ASM1x

Bruce Hick; LM2x

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7.6 Queensland Representative Results

Interstate Regatta

2012 2013 2014 2015 Race Champion SIRC, Nagambie, SIRC, Lakes NSW VIC NSW WA Kings Cup; Men’s 8+ 5th 5th 5th 5th

Queen’s Cup; Women’s 8+ 2nd 2nd 3rd 2nd

Penrith Cup; Men’s LW4- 4th 1st 1st 1st

Victoria Cup; Women’s LW4x 5th 5th 4th 2nd

Noel F Wilkinson Trophy; Men’s Youth 8+ 5th 6th 2nd 2nd

Bicentennial Cup; Women’s Youth 8+ 4th 3rd 1st 2nd

Presidents Cup Men’s 1x; 5th 4th 7th 6th

Nell Slatter Trophy; Women’s 1x 3rd 1st 1st 4th

Overall – The Rowing Australia Trophy 4th 4th 1st 3rd

Nell Slater Trophy Presidents Cup

Sculler Amy James (TRC) Sculler Ben Morley (QAS)

Victoria Cup Penrith Cup

Stroke Alice Doring (TRC) Stroke Darryn Purcell (TRC)

3 Hannah Norris (TRC) 3 Nick Silcox (TRC)

2 Alana Hewish (UQBC) 2 Tim McDonnell (TRC)

Bow Maria Tomassini (UQBC) Bow Jack Price (TRC)

Head Coach: Alex Field (TRC) Head Coach: Keiran Dwyer (TRC)

Assistant Coach: Courtney Talbot (B&GPS)

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Bicentennial Cup Noel F Wilkinson Trophy

Cox Caitlin Hockings (UQBC) Cox Tom McLellan (CRC)

Stroke Miller Ferris (UQBC) Stroke Jack Armitage (TRC)

7 Ellen Pozzi (UQBC) 7 Oliver Smith (TRC)

6 Caitlin Cronin (UQBC) 6 Harley Moore (CRC)

5 Kate Rowan (UQBC) 5 Darcy Wruck (CRC)

4 Eloise Parker (UQBC) 4 Nick Pettigrew (TRC)

3 Lily Alton-Triggs (UQBC) 3 Tom McTaggart (CRC/QAS)

2 Maddie Southall (UQBC) 2 Callum Chisolm (TRC)

Bow Tyler Ferris (UQBC) Bow Tom Davidson (TRC)

Head Coach: Jirik Haselgrove (UQBC) Head Coach: Paul Pettigrew (TRC).

Assistant Coach: John Bowes (Nudgee)

Queen’s Cup Kings Cup

Cox Jenifer Gilbert (UQBC) Cox Daniella Serra (TRC)

Stroke Jess Hall (B&GPS) Stroke Daniel McCarthy (TRC)

7 Maddie Edmunds (CRC) 7 Angus Lillicrap (UQBC)

6 Tessa Carty (BRC) 6 Scott Laidler (DPRC)

5 Sally Kehoe (SASI) 5 Ben Morley (QAS)

4 Charlotte Travers (CRC) 4 Dan Bundock (UQBC)

3 Sarah Zillmann (UQBC) 3 Nathan Goldstone (UQBC)

2 Fleur Spriggs (CRC) 2 Hamish Parry (TRC)

Bow Fiona Albert (Mercantile) Bow Patrick Czakilew ()

Head Coach: Ian Edmunds Head Coach: Christian Oneto (Nudgee)

Assistant Coach: Tom Westgarth (B&GPS) Assistant Coach: Zoltan Shepherd (UQBC)

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Australian Masters Championships Interstate Races

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Champion Barrington, Ballarat, Canberra, West Lakes, Sydney, Lakes, WA TAS VIC ACT SA NSW

st st st Men’s Interstate - 2nd 2nd 1 1 1 Eight

rd th th Men's Quad Scull 2nd 1st 1st 3 4 4

st nd st Women’s 3rd 3rd 2nd 1 2 1 Interstate Eight

nd rd th Women's Quad 5th 5th 3rd 2 3 5 Scull

Women’s Quad Scull Men's Quad Scull

Stroke Alison Kirkwood (Cairns) Stroke Glenn Smith (PRRC)

3 Janine Reid (B&GPS) 3 Michael Smith (PRRC)

2 Margaret Bridgeford (UQBC) 2 Bruce Maxwell (Cairns)

Bow Viki Walters (CRC) Bow Ian Newell (PRRC)

Coach: Andrew McNicol and Elizabeth Ralston Coach: Daniel Bundock and Jennifer Gilbert

Women’s Interstate Eight Men’s Interstate Eight

Cox Edwina Luck (CRC) Cox Michael Toon (TRC)

Stroke Fleur Sriggs (CRC) Stroke Chip McKibben (SCRC)

7 Christine Taylor (CRC) 7 Ian Luxford (SCRC)

6 Elicia De La Paix (TRC) 6 David Reece (TRC)

5 Julie-Ann Kelly (T&JCU) 5 Gavin Keily (TRC)

4 Saoirse Cruikshank (TRC) 4 James Manning (TRC)

3 Tracey Evans (TRC) 3 Adrian Howard (TRC)

2 Sally Broadley (CRC) 2 Paul Taylor (TRC)

Bow Debbie Flynn (CRC) Bow Robert Law (TRC)

Coach: John McGuiness and Angelina Ellis Coach: Terry Mulligan

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2015 Rowing Queensland Club Premiership

Club Points Qld NQ Hinchy Trophy Brisbane & GPS Rowing Club 674 (1st) 243 Bundaberg Rowing Club 14.5 17.5 Cairns Rowing Club 65 110 54 Centenary Rowing Club 204 104.5 rd Commercial Rowing Club 190.5 386 (3 ) Coomera Water Sports 2.5 Dragons Rowing Club 2 109

Dutton Park Rowers & Supporters 2 Gold Coast Masters Rowing Club 3 60 Grammarians Rowing Club 12 12 Griffith University / Surfers Paradise 225.5 191

Innisfail Rowing Club 57.5 68.5 Lake MacDonald Rowing Club 36.5 Mackay Rowing Club 203.5 305 (2nd) 16.5

Maroochy River Rowing Club 500 (3rd) 25 Murwillumbah Rowing Club 11 39.5 Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club 2 44

Oxenford Rowing Club 65.5 34.5 Pine Rivers Rowing Club 37 75 River City Rowing Club 6.5 25.5 Riverway Rowing Club 501 (2nd) 619.5 (1st) 43 Rockhampton – Fitzroy Rowing Club 159 23 Sunshine Coast Rowing Club 6 124.5 Tablelands Rowing Club 34 Tattersall’s Rowing Club 24.5 Toowong Rowing Club 257 540 (1st) Townsville & James Cook Uni R.C. 237 265 (3rd) 94 Tweed Heads Rowing Club 143.5 21.5 University of Queensland Boat Club 406 453.5 (2nd)

Queensland Premiership - Points awarded on qualifying races in Queensland Premiership Regattas.

North Queensland Premiership – Points awarded on qualifying races in North Queensland Regattas.

Hinchy Trophy – Points awarded for State Championship races at Queensland State Championship Regatta & Queensland Masters Championship Regatta.

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Queensland State Champions 2015/16

Championship Womens Single Amy James Coaches: Edward Draydon, Gary Scull Coaches: Alex Field Lynagh Brisbane and GPS Rowing Club - QAS Championship Womens Under 19 Jessica Hall Championship Womens Quad Scull Coaches: Tom Westgarth Lightweight Double Scull University of Queensland Boat University of QLD Boat Club Club Championship Womens Double Wallis Russell Eliza Gray Scull Maria Tomassini Annabelle Needham Commercial/Bris & GPS - QAS Coaches: Jennifer Gilbert, Zoltan Lucy Blair Maddie Edmunds Shepherd Lily Alton Jessica Hall Coaches: Edward Draydon, Gary Coaches: Tom Westgarth Championship Womens Under 21 Lynagh Single Scull Championship Womens Quad Griffith Uni Surfers Paradise Championship Womens Under 19 Scull Rowing Club Pair University of QLD Boat Club Morgan Riemer Griffith Uni Surfers Paradise Ellen Pozzi Coaches: Lincoln Handley Rowing Club Jessica Evatt-Davey Sarah Robinson Kate Rowan Championship Womens Under 21 Lucy Coleman Kelly Drenth Double Scull Coach: Lincoln Handley, David Coaches: Jennifer Gilbert, Zoltan University of Queensland Boat Hamilton Shepherd Club Ellen Pozzi Championship Womens Under 19 Championship Womens Pair Kelly Drenth Four (Coxless) Commercial Rowing Club/QAS Coaches: Jennifer Gilbert, Zoltan University of QLD Boat Club Charlotte Travers Shepherd Campbell Young Aggie Nowinski Georgia Warmington Coach: Tom Westgarth, Ben Championship Womens Under 21 Lucy Blair Southwell Quad Scull Alicia Alton Griffith Uni Surfers Paradise Coach: Edward Draydon Championship Womens Four Rowing Club (Coxless) Sarah Robinson Championship Womens Under 19 University of QLD Boat Club Georgie Smith Eight Tyler Ferris Morgan Riemer University of QLD Boat Club Kate Rowan Wilshire Holly Gall Eloise Parker Coaches: Lincoln Handley Eliza Gray Miller Ferris Annabelle Needham Coaches: Zoltan Shepherd, Championship Womens Under 21 Georgia Warmington Jennifer Gilbert Pair Lucy Blair University of Queensland Boat Alicia Alton Championship Womens Eight Club Campbell Young University of Queensland Boat Kate Rowan Wallis Russell Club Eloise Parker Cox: Stephanie Long Sarah Tisdall Coaches: Zoltan Shepherd, Coach: Edward Draydon Bridgette Court Jennifer Gilbert Kelly Drenth Championship Womens Under 17 Ellen Pozzi Championship Womens Under 19 Single Scull Kate Rowan Single Scull Somerville Eloise Parker University of QLD Boat Club Ella Hudson Caitlin Cronin Wallis Russel Coaches: Oleg Shishkin, Warren Alicia Alton Coaches: Jennifer Gilbert, Zoltan Rowe Cox: Caitlin Hockings Shepherd Coaches: Zoltan Shepherd, Championship Womens Under 17 Edward Draydon Championship Womens Under 19 Double Scull Double Scull Somerville Championship Womens University of QLD Boat Club Ella Hudson Lightweight Single Scull Lucy Blair Hilary Ballinger Toowong Rowing Club Lily Alton 26 | P a g e

Coach: Oleg Shishkin, Warren Championship Mens Quad Scull Championship Mens Under 21 Rowe Commercial/Grammarians - QAS Single Scull Ben Morley Commercial - QAS Championship Womens Under 17 Darcy Wruck Adam Bakker Quad Scull (Coxed) Harley Moore Coach: Tom Westgarth, Ben Centenary/Griffith Uni Surfers Adam Bakker Southwell Paradise Rowing Club Coach: Tom Westgarth, Ben Phoebe Robinson Southwell Championship Mens Under 21 Lilian Goldie Double Scull Jenna Bilston Championship Mens Pair Toowong Rowing Club Toni Johnson Toowong Rowing Club - QAS Tom Davidson Cox: Bradley Bloom Jack Armitage Callum Chisolm Coach: Michael Opstelten, Jenny Hamish Parry Coach: Keiran Dwyer, Alex Field Pemberton Coach: Tom Westgarth, Ben Southwell Championship Mens Under 21 Championship Womens Under 15 Quad Scull Single Scull Championship Mens Four Toowong Rowing Club Toowong Rowing Club (Coxless) Tom Davidson Sophie Gerber Toowong/Commercial Elliot Apel Coaches: Harry Norris, Andrew Darcy Wruck Callum Chisolm Gerber George Lethbridge James Doring Nick Pettigrew Coach: Keiran Dwyer, Alex Field Championship Womens Group 2 Oliver Smith Single Scull Coaches: Keiran Dwyer, Ben Championship Mens Under 21 Brisbane and GPS Rowing Club Southwell, Alex Field Pair Katherine Brown Toowong Rowing Club Coach: Kate Borger, Peter Hicks, Championship Mens Eight George Lethbridge Courtney Talbot University of QLD BC/Bucks Oliver Smith Blaine Heseltine Coach: Keiran Dwyer, Alex Field Championship Womens Group 2 Harold Hinckfuss Double Scull Bram Chapman Championship Mens Under 21 Centenary Rowing Club Dan Bundock Four (Coxless) Toni Johnson David Hobart Toowong/Commercial Jenna Bilston Samuel Volker Elliot Apel Coach: Michael Opstelten, Peter Nathan Goldstone George Lethbridge Wadsworth Angus Lillicrap Adam Bakker Cox: Caitlin Hockings Callum Chisolm Championship Womens Group 4 Coaches: Zoltan Shepherd Coaches: Keiran Dwyer, Alex Single Scull Field, Ben Southwell Centenary Rowing Club Championship Mens Lightweight Phoebe Robinson Single Scull Championship Mens Under 21 Coach: Michael Opstelten, Peter Toowong Rowing Club Eight Wadsworth Jack Price Toowong Rowing Club Coaches: Keiran Dwyer, Alex Lachlan Beil Championship Womens Group 4 Field Conor MacFarlane Double Scull Tom Franey Brisbane and GPS Rowing Club Championship Mens Lightweight Tom Davidson Sarah Byrne Double Scull Callum Chisolm Maddie Thornton University of QLD Boat Club Angus Jennings Coaches: Kate Borger, Peter Bram Chapman James Doring Hicks, Courtney Talbot Blaine Heseltine Elliot Apel Coaches: Zoltan Shepherd, Cox: Ashleigh Hockings Championship Mens Single Scull Jennifer Gilbert Coaches: Keiran Dwyer, Alex Grammarians/QAS Field Ben Morley Championship Mens Lightweight Coach: Tom Westgarth, Ben Four (Coxless) Championship Mens Under 19 Southwell Toowong Rowing Club Single Scull Jack Price Toowong Rowing Club Championship Mens Double Scull Conor MacFarlane Cormac Jarver University of Queensland Michael Potts Coach: Paul Pettigrew Harold Hinckfuss Hamish Parry Angus Lillicrap Coaches: Keiran Dwyer, Alex Championship Mens Under 19 Coach: Zoltan Shepherd, Jennifer Field Double Scull Gilbert, Owen Girardi Oxenford/Sydney Max Brenner 27 | P a g e

Kelly Heck Championship Mens Under 17 Championship Mens Group 2 Coach: Lachlan Carter, Ray Quad Scull (Coxed) Double Scull Armstrong Griffith Uni Surfers Paradise Brisbane and GPS Rowing Club Ken Carter William Johnston Championship Mens Under 19 Max Way Michael De Donatis Quad Scull Nick Lockhart Coaches: Alan Borger Toowong Rowing Club Kai Lovell Sam Scott Cox: Cassie Duncan Championship Mens Group 4 William Starky Coaches: Jenny Pemberton Single Scull Cormac Jarver Brisbane and GPS Rowing Club Tom Edgecombe Championship Mens Under 15 Michael Newham Coach: Paul Pettigrew Single Scull Coach: Liz Ralston Griffith Uni Surfers Paradise Championship Mens Under 19 Rowing Club Championship Mens Group 4 Pair Harry Parker Double Scull Toowong Rowing Club Coaches: Bradley Crichton, Sam Centenary Rowing Club Sam Scott Duncan Maxwell Whitfield William Starky Harry Martin Coach: Paul Pettigrew Championship Mens Under 15 Coaches: Michael Opstelten, Double Scull Peter Wadsworth Championship Mens Under 17 Griffith Uni Surfers Paradise Single Scull Rowing Club Mens/Womens Arms & Shuolders Brisbane and GPS Rowing Club Harry Parker Single Scull Ben Birchall Ethan Froud Griffith Uni Surfers Paradise Coach: Andrew Clatworthy Coaches:Kane Ramon, Bradley Rowing Club Crichton, Sam Duncan Kara Kennedy Championship Mens Under 17 Coach: Lincoln Handley, Steve Double Scull Championship Mens Group 2 Bear Centenary Rowing Club Single Scull Maxwell Whitfield Centenary Rowing Club Mens/Womens Legs, Trunk & Harry Martin Lachlan Hamilton Arms Single Scull Coaches: Michael Opstelten, Coaches: Michael Opstelten, Dragons Peter Wadsworth Peter Wadsworth Cameron Kosmala Coach: Bill Caldwell

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2015 Queensland Inter-regional Schools Champions

Inter-Regional Schoolgirls Under 16 Quad (Coxed)

Brisbane Madeline Wightman Taylor McCarthy-Smith Genevieve James Portia Bennett Cox: Ashleigh Hockings Coach: Alexander Halpin, Paul Pettigrew, Jon Trovas

Inter-Regional Schoolboys Under 16 Quad (Coxed)

Gold Coast Jake Heck Kai Lovell Nicholas Lockhart Jack Bowser Cox: Cassandra Duncan Coach: Ray Armstrong

Inter-Regional Schoolgirls Open Quad (Coxed)

Brisbane Madeleine Williams Charlotte Petfield Sarah Tisdall Molly Pate Cox: Alixandra Haines Coach: Sally Callie, Paul Pettigrew

Inter-Regional Schoolboys Open Quad (Coxed)

Brisbane Sandy Williams Bill Peereboom Patrick Holt Royden Skeet Cox: Isaac Schmidt Coach: Jared Bidwell, Joe Rodrigues

29 | P a g e 2015 Queensland Schools Championship Double Scull Cox: Zoe Merridith Championship Schoolgirls Single The Cathedral School Coach: Jon Trovas Scull Sophie McGahan Somerville Tiana Bradshaw Championship Schoolgirls Under Harriet Hudson Coach: Stephan Muhlenberg 15 Single Scull Coach: Warren Rowe, Oleg St Joseph’s Banora Shishkin Championship Schoolgirls Year 11 Aleesha Lenehan Quad Scull (Coxed) Coach: Garry Annand Championship Schoolgirls Double Cathedral School Scull Keely MacLean Championship Schoolgirls Under Rockhampton Grammar Simone de Nys 14 Single Scull Briony Mueller Sophie McGahan Emmanuel Lucy Blair Tiana Bradshaw Amanda Harcombe Coach: John Smyth Cox: Brooke MacLean Coach: Kane Ramon Coaches: Stephan Muhlenberg Championship Schoolgirls Quad Championship Schoolgirls Year 9 Scull (Coxed) Championship Schoolgirls Year 11 Double Scull Rockhampton Grammar Pair (Coxless) Trinity Lutheran Briony Mueller Brisbane Girls Grammar Matilda Amor Imogen Storey Madeleine Williams Lilian Goldie Georgia Saunders Molly Pate Coach: Jenny Pemberton Lucy Blair Coaches: Paul Pettigrew, Sally Cox: Georgia Henderson Callie, Alexander Halpin Championship Schoolgirls Year 9 Coaches: John Smyth Quad Scull (Coxed) Championship Schoolgirls Year 11 Somerset College Championship Schoolgirls Pair Four (Coxed) Hannah Neumann (Coxless) St Aidan’s Madizen Wilkins St Hilda’s Claire Hood Jade Mansell Lucy Coleman MegHood Katherine Plume Sarah Robinson Lucy Clarke Cox: Blake Mills Coaches: David Hamilton, Iain Alexandra Nothdurft Coach: Alison Barry Smith Cox: Georgina Sawyer Coach: David Dancer, Lucy Smith Championship Schoolgirls Year 8 Championship Schoolgirls Four Quad Scull (Coxed) (Coxed) Championship Schoolgirls Under Stuartholme Brisbane Girls Grammar 16 Single Scull Gabby Lynch Isabel Gerber St Peter’s Lutheran College Ella Taylor Sarah Tisdall Taylor McCarthy Smith Emma Tucker Marni Hinton Coach: Jon Trovas O’Shanassy Molly Pate Cox: Isabelle Mailli Cox: Ashleigh Hockings Championship Schoolgirls Year 10 Coach: Matt Marden Coach: Paul Pettigrew, Sally Double Scull Callie, Alexander Halpin St Peter’s Lutheran College Championship Schoolgirls Year 8 Genna Fulcher Double Scull Championship Schoolgirls Eight Taylor McCarthy-Smith Rockhampton Grammar Somerville Coach: Jon Trovas Keera Kingston Rosemary Munro Grace Sypher Grace Sheehan Championship Schoolgirls Year 10 Coach: John Smyth, Linda Jordan Miller Quad Scull (Coxed) Crossland Gabrielle Wiltshire St Hilda’s Matilda Moore Claire Buttner Championship Schoolboys Single Harriet Hudson Ally Finlay Scull Emily Lindores Jessica Scott The Southport School Hilary Ballinger Leukie Smith Cormac Kennedy-Leverett Cox: Meg MacKenzie Cox: Zara Campbell Coach: Gary Annand, Marcus Free Coach: Warren Rowe, Oleg Coaches: Sean Carolan Shishkin Championship Schoolboys Double Championship Schoolgirls Year 10 Scull Championship Schoolgirls Under Four (Coxed) Rockhampton Grammar 17 Single Scull St Peters Lutheran College Lawson Storey St Margarets AGS Phoebe Lawrie Max Napper Wallis Russell Taylor McCarthy-Smith Coach: John Bowes Genna Fulcher Championship Schoolgirls Year 11 Caitlin Hildebrand Championship Schoolboys Quad 30 | P a g e Scull (Coxed) Kell Heck 15 Single Scull Nudgee College Coach: Bobbi Kendrick, Ray Coomera Anglican College Lachlan Becker Armstrong Jake Heck Bill Peereboom Coach: Ray Armstrong Sean Gaffney Championship Schoolboys Year Royden Skeet 11 Quad Scull (Coxed) Championship Schoolboys Year 9 Cox: Isaac Schmidt Coomera Anglican College Double Scull Coach: John Bowes Jack Hallewell Townsville Grammar Lincoln Moynahan Jackson Green Championship Schoolboys Pair Bailey Wagstaff Benjamin McEwen (Coxless) Kell Heck Coach: Corby Green MTAL/Westlake Boys Cox: Zane Catanese Mathew Barry Coach: Bobbi Kendrick, Ray Championship Schoolboys Year 9 Thomas Butler Armstrong Quad Scull (Coxed) The Cathedral School Championship Schoolboys Four Championship Schoolboys Year Shaun Keough (Coxed) 11 Pair (Coxless) Jonathon McMahon MTAL Composite Somerset College Jacob Groves Damien Gleye Reuben Mansell Brendan Walsh Matthew MacDonald Declan Roberts Cox: Ben Talbot Mathew Barry Coach: Andrew Butler Coach: Stephan Muhlenberg Thomas Butler Cox: Sophie Wall Championship Schoolboys Year Championship Schoolboys Under 11 Four (Coxed) 14 Single Scull Championship Schoolboys Year Nudgee College Trinity Lutheran 10 Double Scull Mathew Ready Harry Parker The Southport School Finbar Martinez-Bennett Coach: Sam Duncan, Jenny Harry Smith Sean Vos Pemberton Cormac Kennedy-Leverett Lachlan Bowman Coach: Kane Ramon, Iain Smith Cox: Thomas Gardner Championship Schoolboys Year 8 Coach: John Bowes Double Scull Championship Schoolboys Eight All Saints School/Southport Westlake Boys Composite Championship Schoolboys Year Andre Chegado Damien Gleye 10 Double Scull Fraser Mackay Callum Gilmour The Southport School Coach: Joseph McDonogh Matthew MacDonald Harry Smith James Brake Cormac Kennedy-Leverett Championship Schoolboys Year 8 Oliver MacLean Coach: Kane Ramon, Iain Smith Quad Scull (Coxed) Thomas Butler Brisbane Boy’s Grammar Mathew Barry Championship Schoolboys Year Oliver Cafferky Hugo Verdonk 10 Quad Scull (Coxed) George Owens Cox: Sophie Wall The Southport School Noah Finch Austin Dipple Noah Rosemann Championship Schoolboys Under Franky Maroney-Vita Cox: Charles Oliver 17 Single Scull Harry Smith Coach: Jodie Lancashire Coomera Anglican College Cormac Kennedy-Leverett Kell Heck Cox: Austin Bettles Para Rowing Single Scull Coach: Bobbi Kendrick, Ray Coach: Kane Ramon, Iain Smith Shalom Armstrong Rebecca Markwell Championship Schoolboys Year Coach: Rodney Silcox Championship Schoolboys Under 10 Four (Coxed) 16 Single Scull The Southport School QLD Academy of Health Sciences Austin Dipple Kai Lovell Harry Smith Coach: Jenny Pemberton Cormac Kennedy-Leverett Franky Maroney-Vita Championship Schoolboys Year Cox: Austin Bettles 11 Double Scull Coach: Kane Ramon, Iain Smith Coomera Anglican College Bailey Wagstaff Championship Schoolboys Under

31 | P a g e 2015 Queensland Masters Champions

Championship Womens Masters Championship Womens Masters Coach: Darryl Gerson A & B Single Scull F Double Scull Pine Rivers Rowing Club (A) Gold Coast MR/Lower Clarence Championship Womens Masters Emma Schmeider Joanne Meehan D Pair (Coxless) Coach: Ray Smith Josephine Jones Commercial Rowing Club Alecia Thomasson Championship Womens Masters Championship Womens Masters Vicki Leary C Single Scull G – K Double Scull Coach: Bill Caldwell Commercial Rowing Club Lake MacDonald/Noosa (F) Fleur Spriggs Rachel Mecham Championship Womens Masters Dianne Crouch C - E Pair (Coxless) Championship Womens Masters Coach: Darryl Gerson Commercial Rowing Club D Single Scull Christine Taylor Cairns Rowing Club Championship Womens Masters Fleur Spriggs Alison Kirkwood A & B Quad Scull University of QLD /Toowong Championship Womens Masters Championship Womens Masters Schryver Four (Coxless) E Single Scull Nicola Hughes University of QLD/Melbourne Uni Commercial Rowing Club Karin English (B) Viki Walters Alison Scobbie Carla Forbes Coach: Edward Draydon Margot Draydon Championship Womens Masters Rachael Kininmonth F Single Scull Championship Womens Masters Karin English Toowong C Quad Scull Coach: Edward Draydon Marion Elliot Cairns Composite Coach: Terry Mulligan, Angelina Janine Reid Championship Womens Masters Ellis Susan Pang A & B Four (Coxed) Lorraine Robinson University of QLD Boat Club (B) Championship Womens Masters Alison Kirkwood Alison Scobbie G - K Single Scull Coach: Liz Ralston Karin English Lake MacDonald Rowing Club Cathryn Rodmell (G) Championship Womens Masters Annie McDonnell Diana Crouch D Quad Scull Cox: Dannie O’Brien Coach: Karen Turnbull Commercial Rowing Club Coach: Edward Draydon Debbie Flynn Championship Womens Masters Alecia Thomasson Championship Womens Masters C Double Scull LynetteParker C Four (Coxed) Commercial Rowing Club Sally Broadley University of QLD/Melbourne Uni Christine Taylor Cathryn Rodmell Fleur Spriggs Championship Womens Masters Rachael Kininmonth E Quad Scull Alison Scobbie Championship Womens Masters Commercial Rowing Club Annie McDonnell A & B Double Scull Louise Street Cox: Dannie O’Brien Pine Rivers/Bris & GPS (B) Vicki Leary Janine Reid Mary Fenn Championship Womens Masters Emma Schmeider Jenny Hart D Four (Coxed) Coaches: Ray Smith, Liz Ralston University of QLD/Melbourne Uni Championship Womens Masters Cathryn Rodmell Championship Womens Masters F Quad Scull Nicola Hughes D Double Scull Noosa/Lake MacDonald Rachael Kininmonth Commercial Rowing Club Kerrie Cooney Margot Draydon Alecia Thomasson Rachel Mecham Cox: Dannie O’Brien Vicki Leary Diana Crouch Coach: Bill Caldwell Cheryl Morton Championship Womens Masters E & F Four (Coxed) Championship Womens Masters Championship Womens Masters Toowong Rowing Club E Double Scull G – K Quad Scull Julie-Anne Kelly Commercial Rowing Club Noosa/Lake MacDonald Robyn Herries Debbie Flynn Carol Johnston Julie Bourne Viki Walters Rachel Mecham Elicia De la Paix Coach: Diana Crouch Cox: Jasmine Halley Cheryl Morton 32 | P a g e Coach: Terry Mulligan, Angelina Robyn Herries Coach: Terry Mulligan Ellis Julie-Anne Kelly Elicia De la Paix Championship Mens Masters F Championship Womens Masters Cox: Daniella Serra Single Scull G – K Four (Coxed) Coach: Terry Mulligan, Angelina Sunshine Coast Dragons (G) Ellis Ian Luxford Sian Fairbrother Coach: Jackie Kosmala Championship Womens Masters Judy Penfold F Eight Championship Mens Masters G – Jenny McLaurie Towoong Rowing Club K Single Scull Cox: Knight Carol Watters Tattersall’s (I) Coach: Katherine Phillips Noela Zuk Bill Hatfield Patricia Carter Championship Womens Masters Marion Elliot Championship Mens Masters H - A & B Eight Julie Bourne J Single Scull University of QLD/Melbourne Uni Robyn Herries Brisbane & GPS Rowing Club (H) (C) Julie-Anne Kelly Ian Mathieson Cathryn Rodmell Elicia De la Paix Nicola Hughes Cox: Angelina Ellis Championship Mens Masters A & Alison Scobbie Coaches: Terry Mulligan, B Double Scull Karin English Angelina Ellis Toowong Rowing Club Carla Forbes Peter Schryver Margot Draydon Para-Rowing (Legs, Trunk & Jack Price Rachael Kininmonth Arms) Single Scull Coaches: Keiran Dwyer, Alex Annie McDonnell Riverway Rowing Club (G) Field, Terry Mulligan Cox: Dannie O’Brien Donald Cameron Coach: Edward Draydon Championship Mens Masters C Para-Rowing (Legs, Trunk and Double Scull Championship Womens Masters Arms) Double Scull Pine Rivers Rowing Club C Eight Dragons/Riverway (E) Michael Smith University of QLD/Melbourne Uni Donald Cameron Glenn Smith Cathryn Rodmell Cameron Kosmala Coach: Ray Smith Nicola Hughes Alison Scobbie Para-Rowing (Arms & Shoulders) Championship Mens Masters D Karin English Single Scull Double Scull Carla Forbes Dragons Commercial Margot Draydon Tristan Higham Jefferey Peereboom Rachael Kininmonth Harry Fitzgerald Annie McDonnell Championship Mens Masters A Cox: Dannie O’Brien Single Scull Championship Mens Masters E Coach: Edward Draydon Toowong Rowing Club (A) Double Scull Jack Price Commercial Rowing Club Championship Womens Masters Coaches: Keiran Dwyer, Alex Jefferey Peereboom D Eight Field Harry Fitzgerald Commercial Composite Coaches: Bill Caldwell, Katherine Debbie Flynn Championship Mens Masters B Phillips Sally Broadley Single Scull Tracey Evans Sunshine Coast Rowing Club Championship Mens Masters F Saoirse Cruikshank Chip McKibben Double Scull Julie-Anne Kelly Gold Coast MR Elicia De la Paix Championship Mens Masters C Richard Stuckey Christine Taylor Single Scull Raymond Clitheroe Fleur Spriggs Sunshine Coast Rowing Club (D) Coach: Bill Taylor Cox: Edwina Luck Chip McKibben Coaches: Angelina Ellis, John Championship Mens Masters G - McGuiness Championship Mens Masters D K Double Scull Single Scull Murwillumbah (G) Championship Womens Masters Sunshine Coast Gary Betts E Eight Ian Luxford Ken Siddall Toowong Rowing Club Coach: Terry Mulligan Patricia Carter Championship Mens Masters A & Carol Watters Championship Mens Masters E B Quad Scull Tracey Evans Single Scull Commercial/Dragons (A) Katherine Lambros Sunshine Coast Rowing Club Jeremy Priest Julie Bourne Ian Luxford Andrew Goldstein 33 | P a g e Joshua Payne Peter Thoren Toowong Rowing Club Bradley Garret Jeremy Brookes Championship Mens Masters E Philip O’Dwyer Championship Mens Masters C Pair (Coxless) Gavin Keily Quad Scull Sunshine Coast David Reece Pine Rivers Rowing Club Ian Luxford Cox: James Gibb Glen Smith Chip McKibben Coach: Terry Mulligan Ian Newell Coach: Terry Mulligan Reuben Wild Championship Mens Masters G - Michael Smith Championship Mens Masters F K Four - Coxed Coach: Ray Smith Pair (Coxless) Toowong Rowing Club (G) Toowong Rowing Club Alan MacSporran Championship Mens Masters D Peter Jell Stephen McRae Quad Scull Nicholas Wallrock Peter Jell Pine Rivers/Cairns Coach: Terry Mulligan Nicholas Wallrock Ian Newell Cox: Carol Watters Bruce Maxwell Championship Mens Masters G - Coach: Terry Mulligan Michael Smith K Pair (Coxless) Glenn Smith Toowong Championship Mens Masters A & Coaches: Corby Green, Ray Peter Jell B Eight Smith Nicholas Wallrock Sunshine Coast/Toowong Coach: Terry Mulligan Robert Law Championship Mens Masters E Paul Taylor Quad Scull Championship Mens Masters Adrian Howard Commercial Four (Coxless) Handicapped Tristan Mott Jefferey Peereboom Cairns/Townsville & JCU (D) Gavin Keily Harry Fitzgerakd David Smith David Reece Jonathon Brett Bruce Maxwell Ian Luxford Graeme Weston Peter Thoren Chip McKibben Alan Henwood Cox: Michael Toon Championship Mens Masters F Coaches: Corby Green, Peter Coach: Terry Mulligan Quad Scull Thoren, Alan Henwood Commercial Rowing Club Championship Mens Masters C Stephen Monkman Championship Mens Masters A & Eight Peter Richards B Four (Coxed) Sunshine Coast/Toowong Harry Asche Toowong Rowing Club (C) Robert Law Peter Callanan Robert Law Paul Taylor Peter Schryver Adrian Howard Championship Mens Masters G-K Adrian Howard Tristan Mott Quad Scull Paul Taylor Gavin Keily Gold Coast MR (G) Cox: Michael Toon David Reece Richard Stuckey Coach: Terry Mulligan Ian Luxford George Petelin Chip McKibben Raymond Clitheroe Championship Mens Masters C Cox: Michael Toon Bill Taylor Four (Coxed) Coach: Terry Mulligan Coach: Bill Taylor Toowong Rowing Club Robert Law Championship Mens Masters D Championship Mens Masters A & Paul Taylor Eight B Pair (Coxless) Adrian Howard Cairns Composite Toowong Rowing Club (A) David Reece John Maguire Jonathan Kennedy Cox: Michael Toon Wayne Roy Scott Burgess Coach: Terry Mulligan Brennan O’Dempsey Coach: Terry Mulligan Mark Budd Championship Mens Masters D Bruce Maxwell Championship Mens Masters C Four (Coxed) David Smith Pair (Coxless) Toowong Rowing Club Peter Thoren Toowong Rowing Club (E) Gavin Keily Alan Henwood Gavin Keily PaulTaylor Cox: Deborah O’Kane David Reece Adrian Howard Coach: Corby Green Coach: Terry Mulligan David Reece Cox: Michael Toon Championship Mens Masters E – Championship Mens Masters D Coach: Terry Mulligan H Eight Pair (Coxless) Toowong Rowing Club Cairns Rowing Club Championship Mens Masters E Charles Sweeper Alan Henwood Four (Coxed) Mark Game 34 | P a g e Thomsen John Bliss Philip O’Dwyer Jeremy Brookes Gavin Keily David Reece Cox: Michael Toon Coach: Terry Mulligan

35 | P a g e 8. Financial Report

ROWING QUEENSLAND LIMITED FINANCIAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015

36 | P a g e ROWING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

DIRECTORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015

Your directors present this report on the company for the financial year ended 31 December 2015.

Directors The names of each person who has been a director during the year and to the date of this report are:

Emma L Brown Nicholas W Parr Chloe Schauble (appointed 22/7/15) Iain E Smith Paul R Ebert Sue Wallace (appointed 7/10/15) John Rynne

Directors have been in office since the incorporation of the company to the date of this report unless otherwise stated.

Principal Activities The principal activity of the company during the financial year was to provide services & support for rowers, officials, coaches and volunteers involved in rowing programs across Queensland.

Short Term and Long Term Strategic Objectives

Participation and Athlete Development • To support clubs to develop programs to attract and increase the number of participants in the sport. • Develop and deliver well structured regatta programs that suit the requirements of high performance and recreational rowers. • Develop a clear and communicated pathway for identification of talented rowers. • Provide high level support services, training opportunities and pathways for identified talented rowers to succeed at state, national and international level. • Develop a pathway that successfully attracts and progresses identified participants into club, state and national development pathways. • Provide training pathways and development for non high performance participants.

Facility Development • Identify, develop and maintain access to venues for training and racing of a standard that will allow international competition. • Secure rowing's future in South East Queensland through a national standard facility at Wyaralong for competition and the development of the sport from grassroots to elite.

Education, Training and Safety • Promote educational opportunities and pathways for officials, coaches and volunteers across the state. • Develop and cultivate an attitude of safety first among all participants so that safe rowing practices are always in place.

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Governance • Develop an annual review process for the constitution and By Laws. • Enhance communication strategies and practices with clubs and schools across the State. • Uphold policies, regulations and by-laws in a fair and equitable manner. • Develop a social media policy that supports the rowing community. • Develop effective communication with Rowing Australia and all levels of government.

Information on Directors Emma L Brown Qualifications - BA (Sports Studies), B Business Management (Marketing) Level 1 Yoga Teacher, Cert III in Community Service Experience - Board member since 2011, Toowong Rowing Club Committee Member 2009-2011 Special Responsibilities - Director

Chloe Schauble (appointed 22/7/15) Qualifications - PhD Zoology, Master of Assessment and Evaluation, Post Graduate Certificate in Management (Project Management), Cert IV Asserrment Workplace Training, Level 1 Boat Race Official. Experience - Board Member since August 2015 Special Responsibilities - Director

Paul R Ebert Experience - Board member since October 2012, Sen Vice President, Qld Olympic Council, Chair for Living Faith Lutheran Primary School Special Responsibilities - Deputy Chair

Nicholas W Parr Experience - Board member since 2010 Special Responsibilities - Finance Director Chairman since 22/1/15

Iain E Smith Experience - Board Director since June 2014, previous board member of Mosman Rowing Club (Sydney 12 years), Glen Innes Showground Trust (5 years), Director - Everything Marine Australia (Marine Maintenance Company) and Marine Project Management P/L (Specialists in vessel project management and maintenance). Special Responsibilities - Director

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John Rynne (appointed 22/1/15) Qualifications - Doctor of Philosophy (Forensic Psychology), Master of Philosophy (Sport Psychology), Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Sports Psychology), Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) Experience - Associate Member, University of Cambridge Prison Research Centre Member Psychology Board of Australia & Australian Psychological Society Registered Psychologist Psychologists Board of Queensland Various management & coaching positions with Rowing Australia, Rowing Queensland, AIS and Tasmanian Institute of Sport Special Responsibilities - Director

Sue Wallace Qualifications - Dip. T, B.Ed., Grad Dip Ed. (RT) Experience - Board member since 2011 (reappointed 7/10/15). Board member of Metropolitan North School Sport Special Responsibilities - Director

Meetings of Directors The 2015 Directors' Meetings took place on the following dates:

21st January 4th March 15th April 3rd June 8th July 19th August 30th September 7th October 11th November 23rd December

The company is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 and is a company limited by guarantee. If the company is wound up, the constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $20 each towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the entity.

Auditor's Independence Declaration The lead auditor's independence declaration for the year ended 31 December 2015 has been received and can be found on page 5 of the financial report.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors

Director

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AUDITOR'S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER S307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 TO THE DIRECTORS

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 31 December 2015 there have been no contraventions of:

i the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and

ii any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

Norman J Hoare

Morris & Batzloff 96 Lytton Road East Brisbane Qld 4169

Date: 27/5/2016

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STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015

Note 2015 2014 $ $ REVENUE 3 796,588 874,329

EXPENDITURE Administration expenses 125,160 124,974 Affiliation Fees 17,132 17,460 Employment expenses 304,906 375,490 Development & High Performance 96,782 104,300 Occupancy costs 18,444 21,234 Operational Costs 206,116 208,857 Depreciation – non-current assets 21,452 20,502 789,992 872,817 SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES BEFORE INCOME TAX 6,596 1,512

INCOME TAX EXPENSE 2 (a) - -

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) AFTER INCOME TAX 6,596 1,512

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - -

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR 6,596 1,512

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE ENTITY 6,596 1,512

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015

Note 2015 2014 $ $ CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents 4 228,571 403,590 Trade & Other Receivables 5 58,824 29,382

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 287,395 432,972

NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property, plant and equipment 6 202,767 102,511

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 202,767 102,511

TOTAL ASSETS 490,162 535,483

CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade & Other Payables 7 45,478 75,474 Provisions 8 16,506 34,442 Borrowings 9 4,020 4,020

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 66,004 113,936

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Borrowings 9 14,324 18,337

TOTAL LIABILITIES 80,328 132,273

NET ASSETS 409,834 403,210

MEMBERS FUNDS Retained Surplus 409,834 403,210

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015

Retained Surplus

Balance 1 January 2014 400,275

Surplus for year attributable to members of the company 2,935

Balance 31 December 2014 403,210

Surplus for year attributable to members of the company 6,596 Prior year expenses 28

Balance 31 December 2015 409,834

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015

Note 2015 2014 $ $ Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Receipts - Membership and Members Activities 501,165 253,655 - Sponsorship 38,636 36,990 - Grants 215,178 257,479 - Interest 9,817 15,331

Payments - members, suppliers and employees (814,122) (575,859)

Net Cash (used in) generated from Operating Activities 10 (49,326) (12,404)

Cash Flows from Investment Activities: Payment for Property, Plant & Equipment (121,679) (65,006)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Net borrowings (4,014) (4,013)

Net Increase (Decrease) in cash held (175,019) (81,423)

Cash and equivalents at beginning of financial year 403,590 485,013

Cash and Equivalents at end of financial year 4 228,571 403,590

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015

1. CORPORATE INFORMATION

Rowing Queensland Limited, a company limited by Guarantee was incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 on the 10 December 2014. Rowing Queensland Limited was previously an incorporated Association in terms of the Associations Incorporation Act 1981. Authority was granted to transfer incorporation pursuant to Section 106E of the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 on the 28 November 2014.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The directors have prepared the financial statements on the basis that the company is a non reporting entity because there are no users who are dependent on its general purpose financial statements. These financial statements are therefore special purpose financial statements that have been prepared in order to meet the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. The company is a not for profit entity for financial reporting purposes under Australian Accounting Standards.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the mandatory Australian Accounting Standards applicable to entities reporting under the Corporations Act 2001 and the significant accounting policies disclosed below, which the directors have determined are appropriate to meet the needs of members. Such accounting policies are consistent with those of previous periods unless stated otherwise.

The financial statements, except for the cash flow information, have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs unless otherwise stated in the notes. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented below and have been consistently applied unless stated otherwise. The amounts presented in the financial statements have been rounded to the nearest dollar.

Accounting Policies

(a) Income Tax

Rowing Queensland Limited is an exempt body under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

(b) Non-Current Assets

Property, plant and equipment have been brought to account at officers’ valuation (as at 31 December 2015) and at cost less accumulated depreciation.

The depreciable amounts of all fixed assets are depreciated over their useful lives commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.

The carrying amount of fixed assets is reviewed annually by the directors to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount of those assets.

The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of expected net cash flows which will be received from the assets employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have not been discounted to their present values in determining the recoverable amounts.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015

(b) Non-Current Assets (cont'd) Depreciation

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets is depreciated on a straight line basis over the asset's useful life to the entity commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are: Class of Fixed Asset Depreciation Rate Plant and Equipment & Office Furniture 10-33% Wyaralong Development Term of Licence

The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period.

An asset's carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise. When revalued assets are sold, amounts included in the revaluation surplus relating to that asset are transferred to retained earnings.

(c) Accounting Period

These financial statements are for the period 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015.

(d) Employee Entitlements

Provision is made for the Company’s liability for employee entitlements arising from services rendered by employees to balance date. Employee entitlements expected to be settled within one year together with entitlements arising from wages and salaries and annual leave which will be settled after one year, have been measured at their nominal amount.

Contributions are made by the Company to an employee superannuation fund and are charged as expenses when incurred.

(e) Leases

Operating lease payments are charged as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred. Lease commitments are outlined in Note 11.

(f) Goods and Services Tax

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense.

(g) Revenue Recognition

All revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the association and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is stated net of the amount of GST.

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(g) Revenue Recognition (cont'd)

Interest revenue is recognised on receipt.

Grant income is recognised when the association gains control over the funds which is generally at the time of receipt.

If conditions are attached to the grant, recognition of the grant as income is deferred until those conditions are satisfied.

Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised upon the delivery of the service to recipients.

(h) Comparative Figures

Where necessary, comparative figures have been altered to comform with changes in presentation or when required by Accounting Standards.

(i) Cash on Hand

Cash on hand includes cash on hand, deposits held at-call with banks, other short term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within short term borrowings in current liabilities on the statement of financial position.

(j) Accounts Receivable and Other Debtors

Accounts receivable and other debtors include amounts due from customers and members and any outstanding grant receipts. Receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are classified as non current assets.

(k) Impairment of Assets

At the end of each reporting period, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset's fair value less costs of disposal and value in use, is compared to the asset's carrying amount. Any excess of the asset's carrying amount over its recoverable amount is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Where the future economic benefits of the asset are not primarily dependent upon on the asset's ability to generate net cash inflows and when the company would, if deprived of the asset, replace its remaining future economic benefits, value in use is determined as the depreciated replacement cost of an asset.

Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of a class of asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015

(k) Impairment of Assets (cont'd)

Where an impairment loss on a revalued asset is identified, this is debited against the revaluation surplus in respect of the same class of asset to the extent that the impairment loss does not exceed the amount in the revaluation surplus for that same class of asset.

(l) Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured. Provisions recognised represent the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation at the end of the reporting period.

(m) Accounts Payable and Other Payables

Trade and other payables represent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for goods and services received by the company during the reporting period which remain unpaid. The balance is recognised as a current liability with the amount being normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the liability.

(n) Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements

The directors evaluate estimates and judgements incorporated into the financial statements based on historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and within the company.

Key Estimates (i) Impairment The company assesses impairment at the end of each reporting period by evaluating conditions and events specific to the company that may be indicative of impairment triggers.

(o) Economic Dependence

Rowing Queensland Limited receives substantial support from the Queensland Government via grants used to assist in the operation of its business. At the date of this report the Board of Directors has no reason to believe the Queensland Government will not continue to support Rowing Queensland Limited.

(p) New Standards and Interpretations not yet adopted

The Australian Accounting Standards Board has issued new, revised and amended standards and interpretations that have mandatory application dates for future reporting periods. The company has decided against early adoption of these standards.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015

3. SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)

Included in the surplus/(deficit) for the year are the following revenues arising from operating activities: 2015 2014 Grants: $ $ - Queensland Government Operations & Development 210,000 296,902 Capital 32,177 - - Australian Sports Commission 7,628 - - Rowing Australia 10,000 - Development & High Performance 80,002 104,352 Sponsorship Income 38,636 36,990 Operational Income 364,404 372,604 Interest Received 9,817 15,331 Rent Received 11,165 7,480 Other Income 32,759 40,670 796,588 874,329

4. CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash at Bank - Operating 228,471 403,490 Cash on Hand 100 100

Total Cash 228,571 403,590

5. TRADE & OTHER RECEIVABLES

Accounts Receivable 12,944 10,376 Less Provision for Doubtful Debts - - 12,944 10,376 Other Receivables: GST Receivable 10,264 2,132 Other Debtors & Prepayments 35,616 16,874

58,824 29,382

6. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Office Furniture & Equipment 12,726 17,626 Regatta Course Equipment 78,683 55,375 Motor Vehicles 22,132 29,510 Wyaralong Development 89,226 -

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015

2015 2014 7. TRADE & OTHER PAYABLES $ $

Trade Creditors 20,948 39,005 Other Payables: Income Received in Advance 15,403 12,450 Other Creditors & Accruals 9,127 24,019

Total Creditors 45,478 75,474

8. PROVISIONS

Employee Entitlements 16,506 34,442

9. BORROWINGS

Motor Vehicle Chattel Mortgage Current - within 12 months 4,020 4,020 Non Current 14,324 18,337

10. CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Net Current Year Surplus 6,596 1,512 Non Cash Flows in Profit: Depreciation 21,452 20,502

Changes in Assets & Liabilities: (Increase) Decrease in Receivables (29,442) (12,786) Increase (Decrease) in Payables (29,996) (34,499) Increase (Decrease) in Provisions (17,936) 12,867

Cash Flow (used in) provided by Operating Activities (49,326) (12,404)

11. FUTURE COMMITMENTS

Premises Lease

The company’s premises lease with the Brisbane City Council commenced in 2003 and expires in 2023. Initial rent per annum was $10,500 and this is subject to CPI adjustment each year until 2023.

Motor Vehicle Lease Payable within 1 Year 13,332 Payable after 1 Year 24,442

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INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO MEMBERS OF ROWING QUEENSLAND LIMITED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015

We have audited the accompanying financial report, being a special purpose financial report, of Rowing Queensland Limited, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2015, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors' declaration.

Directors' Responsibility for the Financial Report The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and have determined that the basis of preparation described in Note 2 to the financial report is appropriate to meet the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and is appropriate to meet the the needs of the members. The directors' responsibility also includes such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of a financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor's Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We have conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the company's preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view, in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Independence In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given to the directors of Rowing Queensland Limited, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of the auditor's report.

Opinion In our opinion the financial report of Rowing Queensland Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:

a giving a true and fair view of the company's financial position as at 31 December 2015 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and`

b complying with Australian Accounting Standards to the extent described in Note 1 and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

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INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO MEMBERS OF ROWING QUEENSLAND LIMITED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015

Basis of Accounting and Restriction on Distribution Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 2 of the financial statements, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the directors' financial reporting responsibilities under the Corporations Act 2001. As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose.

N J Hoare Registered Company Auditor

Morris & Batzloff Chartered Accountants

96 Lytton Road, East Brisbane

Dated: 27/05/2016

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