2014-2015ATHLETICS WA ANNUAL REPORT 2014 - 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ATHLETICS WA DIRECTORY 1 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 4 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT 6 Programs and Events 2014/2015 XX Commonwealth Games 9 IAAF World Junior Championships 10 93rd Australian Athletics Championships 11 2014 Australian All Schools Championships 13 2015 Australian Junior Athletics Championships 16 Jandakot City Track Classic 20 Athletics WA Season 21 Para-Athletics 22 Social Media 25 Development Target Talent Program 26 Talent Identification Program 31 Coaching 34 Officials 35 Go for 2 & 5 Challenge Series 37 Go for 2 & 5 Indigenous Development Program 38 Out of Stadium Cross Country Season 39 Bankwest Gallipoli Run Series 42 Go for 2&5 Cross Country and Race Walking Championships 47 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS 2014/2015 49 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS 2014/2015 53 STATEMENT BY THE BOARD 2014/2015 56 INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT 2014/2015 57 ATHLETICS WA DIRECTORY Life Members The following individuals have been recognised for their significant contributions to athletics in Western Australia and are Life Members of Athletics WA: Peter Bacich John Gilmour Steve McMahon Patricia Carr Lindsay Glass Steve Mladenis David Carr Jackie Halberg Fred Napier * Jacquie Cattermole Valerie Hancock * Ed Neimanis OAM * Rick Cattermole Joan Harris * Pamela O’Connell Robert Chalmers Robert Harris* Chilla Porter Gwen Chester * Arthur Hindle * Valerie Prescott William Collier * Ross Holland Jeanette Robertson OAM Martin Crowe Kevan Hook * Wendy Ryan Frank Day * EV Horsley* Margaret Saunders Shirley de la Hunty * Beris Johnson Bruce Stanton Margaret Devine Terry Jones Anne Stingemore Jacqui Dufall * Don Keane Stephen Stingemore Yvonne Flavel Doug Lambert Russell Stranger Brian Foley * Persephone Lazarakis June Streeter Lyn Foreman Anne Masters George Tempest * Geoff Garnett OAM Ray Mawson James Taylor Bruce Wilson Ellen McKenzie * Mavis Tempest * Deseased WAAC Board Members David Van der Walt (Chairman) Mickey Arthur Kelly Botha Mal Harford (D / Chairman) Marissa Bechta Darren Wright John Forbes Stephen Stingemore Staff Members Chief Executive Officer Development Manager Competition Manager Wayne Loxley Mel Tantrum Kylie Wheeler Operations Manager Clubs Officer Administrative Assistant Stephen Stingemore Jayne Mitchell Sharon Brown Officials Coordinator Coach Education Manager Social Media Consultant Marion Buchanan Lyn Foreman David Smith Accountant Consultant Book Keeper Bronwyn Christie Nicola Albrecht Page 1 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Western Australian Athletics Commission (Inc) 2014 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 6.30pm Wednesday 29th October 2014 Meeting Room (Upstairs) Subiaco Hotel Hay Street, Subiaco 1. Present: D. Van der Walt (Chairman), M. Harford (D/Chairman), K. Botha, M. Bechta, J. Forbes, M. Arthur, D. Wright, S. Stingemore and W. Loxley (CEO). Visitors: G. Wilson, B. Hennighan and M. Fitzsimmons The Chairman opened the meeting at 5.30 pm and welcomed all in attendance. 2. Minutes of the Previous Meeting: It was moved M. Harford and seconded M. Bechta that the minutes be accepted as a true and accurate record of the meeting. Carried unanimously. 3. Business Arising: None 4. 2013/ 2014 Annual Report, Annual Accounts and Auditor’s Statement It was moved S. Stingemore and seconded M. Bechta that the Annual Report, Accounts and Auditors Statement be received. Carried unanimously. 5. Resolution The Chairman asked the CEO to address the resolution listed in the agenda and he advised that this had been prepared in conjunction with M. Harford to resolve some appointments that had been overlooked in 2013. Each of the following appointments were passed unanimously by the board. Officers and Other Board Appointments 5.1 Resolved to ratify the election of M. Harford as Vice Chairperson of the Board for a period of 2 years commencing October 2013; Page 2 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 5.2 Resolved to ratify the election of S. Stingemore and D. Wright as Members of the board for a period of 2 years commencing October 2013; 5.3 Resolved to elect D. Van der Walt as Chairperson of the Board for a period of 12 months commencing October 2014; and 5.4 Resolved to elect M. Bechta and J. Forbes as Members of the Board for a period of 2 years commencing October 2014; 7. Election of Auditors and Agree to Remuneration. The Chairman asked the CEO to comment on the current position and he advised that Francis A. Jones had been the auditors for several years, were familiar with the systems in place and had provided a quote of $2750 (inc GST) to continue. The board resolved that they be re-appointed. Agreed unanimously. 8. General Business 8.1 The Chairman expressed his gratitude to the board for their on - going support with specific thanks to M. Bechta and J. Forbes for their contribution and to the CEO and Operations Manager. The Chairman invited questions from the floor and G. Wilson explained that he was a new official who was interested in the structure of the board. The Chairman invited each board member to provide a brief profile on their background. B. Hennighan enquired as to the possibility of Clubs meetings and the CEO advised that these had been held for many years previously but they usually focused on issues relating to a particular discipline and not a whole of sport approach and the staff now consulted with a wide range of officials, coaches and athletes to provide the best competition opportunities for all involved. M. Fitzsimmons enquired as to the programming of distance events and S. Stingemore responded that he was in regular contact with the coaches of these athletes and if there was a particular concern special events have been and will be scheduled. The Chairman added that the board and the administration operated in a very transparent manner and encouraged anyone with questions to deal directly with the staff. There being no further business the Chairman thanked the visitors for attending and the meeting was closed at 7.00 pm. Page 3 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT It is with pleasure that I prepare this report after another successful year for Athletics WA, a year that was highlighted on the international scene with the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and the World Junior Championships in Eugene USA. WA was well represented by our females in Glasgow with eight girls being selected. Congratulations to Kim Mickle (Jav), Shannon McCann (100m H), Lyndsay Pekin (400m H, 400m Relay) Ella Pardy (T37/38), Madison de Rozario (T54 1500m), Liz and Vicky Parnov (PV) and Zoe Timmers (HJ). Kim Mickle again led the way on the podium winning Gold and continuing her outstanding performances at the international level. Nina Kennedy and Emma Philippe (Pole Vault), Ella Solin (400m H) and Jordan Makins (800m) all will have gained invaluable experience through their experience of competing at the World Juniors. While not finishing with a medal, Nina Kennedy again confirmed her bright future by equalling the Australian Junior and Youth Records with David Van der Walt 4.40m and she has had an amazing 12 months. Chairman WA were also well represented at this year’s IAAF World Relay Championships in the Bahamas where Lyndsay Pekin and Brianna Beahan competed in the women’s 4x400m and 4x100m respectively. At the local level Athletics WA hosted the National Cross Country Championships in Albany in August which was an outstanding success! Our sincere appreciation to the City of Albany as their genuine interest in partnering with Athletics WA enabled us to take this national event to regional WA where the many visitors from the East were able to witness the history and beauty of WA’s oldest city for the first time. The on- going support of Healthway is also acknowledged as the major sponsor. The event was an outstanding success and as with all athletics events, relied on the efforts of many volunteers who continue to contribute to our sport. I would like to thank all the staff and volunteers and in particular, note the effort of our Operations Manager Stephen Stingemore for his outstanding coordination and management. From a whole of sport perspective, the Community Athletics Council continues to facilitate support in the areas of coaching, officiating and the transition of athletes. This delivers benefits to both Little Athletics and senior athletics. The Council has also benefited from the inclusion of the new WALA Chairman Teresa Blackman who provides a refreshing appetite for the sport to consider new strategies to bring both levels of the sport closer. The Department of Sport and Recreation has given the Council an ultimatum to seriously consider a whole of sport approach or risk the loss of current funding. Consequently the Council Chairman, Domenic Staltari has met with the WALA and AWA boards separately and tabled a number of recommendations for the sport to consider implementing over the next two years. These have been approved by both boards which provides great optimism for the future of the sport. Page 4 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT This year a loss of some sponsorship dollars resulted in Athletics WA hosting the inaugural Auction with the Stars which combined an entertaining sport panel with a brief auction while enjoying dinner. It was a fantastic night and thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance and thanks to our Chief Executive and his staff for their organization. At a national level we are buoyed by the appointment of a new Chief Executive at Athletics Australia in Phil Jones. Phil comes with a strong sporting executive background after a successful stint at Sailing Australia and we look forward to Phil engaging with the Member Associations in a more positive manner than has been the case in recent years. In accordance with our constitution, after having served as Chairman for the past four years I will vacate the position at this year’s Annual General Meeting.