YEAR IN REVIEW 2018/19 Contents 04 Chairman’s Message 05 CEO’s Message 06 Blacktown Venue Management Ltd 07 Blacktown Venue Management Ltd Board of Directors 08 Blacktown Key Venues 09 Blacktown Key Venues Management Staff 10 Health & Safety 12 Blacktown Football Park 15 Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney 16 AFL 19 Athletics 20 Baseball 22 Cricket 25 Football 27 Soft ball 28 Joe McAleer Oval 30 Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope 33 Blacktown Aquatic Centre 34 Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope 37 Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton 38 Mount Druitt Swimming Centre 40 Riverstone Swimming Centre Another fantastic year 43 Aqua Learn to Swim has passed with over 44 Looking forward 2.2 million visitors enjoying sport, leisure, 46 List of hirers recreation and fi tness outcomes across the 9 Key Venues facilities. 2 3 Chairman’s message As Chairman of Blacktown Venue Management Ltd., and on behalf of the Blacktown Venue Management Board of Directors it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 2018/19 Blacktown Key Venues year in review. I am honoured to take up the position as Chairman This commitment is demonstrated through the of Blacktown Venue Management Ltd (BVM). What endorsement by Blacktown City Council of the Blacktown an exciting time! We continue to make great progress International Sportspark Master plan. This Master towards delivery of our new state of the art International Plan will see the Sportspark at the forefront of sports Centre of Training Excellence (ICTE). The ICTE is a training and recovery through the inclusion of the ICTE Blacktown City transformational project that we are (International Centre of Training Excellence). This Centre proud to be a part of. I would like to take this opportunity will provide the latest in sports science and technology to to pay tribute to former Mayor and Chairman of BVM, Mr further enhance the athlete and community experience. Stephen Bali MP, whose vision and drive helped bring this Blacktown will continue to be the benchmark of sport and signifi cant project to prominence. I am proud to accept leisure in Western Sydney. the baton from Stephen and very much look forward to I would like to acknowledge and thank my fellow leading the BVM team on this exciting journey. Directors for their continued support, service and insight. I have been a Director of BVM for over 9 years, serving I would also like to acknowledge the ongoing support alongside a dedicated Board of Directors and talented from Blacktown City Council, its Councillors and its BVM staff . As a Board we are proud to be the custodians offi cers. Thank you to Kevin Jones and the Key Venues of facilities and services that are an integral part of our team for another outstanding year of milestones and community. Blacktown Key Venues oversees 11 major accolades. We look forward to working together on what sports and leisure facilities across the City: Blacktown is sure to be another exciting year for Blacktown Venue Football Park (home of Blacktown District Soccer Football Management Ltd. Association), Western Sydney Wanderers Centre of Football, Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney, Joe McAleer Oval (home of Blacktown Cricket Club), Rooty Hill Leisure Centre, Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope, Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope, Blacktown Aquatic Centre, Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton, Mount Druitt Swimming Centre and Riverstone Swimming Centre. We are committ ed to providing the community with fi rst class facilities, programs and activities across all levels of sport, leisure and recreation. Mayor Cr Tony Bleasdale OAM Chairman Blacktown Venue Management Ltd 4 What another incredible CEO’s year it has been for the Blacktown Venue message Management team! First and foremost I would like to thank Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope has former Chairman Mr Stephen Bali MP for his had another great year with the large vision and enthusiasm during his tenure as scale events like the annual Blacktown City Chairman Blacktown Venue Management Family Sportsfest, Sydney Reptile Expo, 40th Ltd (BVM). His support for the BVM team Model Railway Exhibition and a number has been unwavering and his guidance and of multicultural celebrations. Next door at counsel has been of tremendous value. We wish the Tennis Centre the community continues Stephen all the very best for his future as the to embrace these fantastic facilities with elected member for Blacktown and we know participation growing each year. his support for the City and for Key Venues will Our seasonal pools at Mount Druitt and continue in State Parliament. I would also like Riverstone are enjoying a new lease of life with to welcome the new Mayor of Blacktown City, another successful summer under our belts. Aqua Cr Tony Bleasdale OAM as our new Chairman. Zumba and Aqua Fitness classes are all the rage Tony has been a staunch supporter of BVM for and the ever-popular Dive-In Movies returned for many years and we very much look forward to families to enjoy the latest blockbusters from the him leading our team. comfort of their pool infl atable. In 2018/2019 Blacktown International On a personal note I would like to thank the Sportspark Sydney hosted more than 5,000 Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Blacktown events. Almost 600,000 people visited us at the Venue Management Ltd (BVM) Board of Sportspark. 30 international sports teams from Directors for their support and guidance across various codes came to the Sportspark over the past 12 months and acknowledge for training and competition recognising the the ongoing dedication and professionalism quality of the Sportspark’s facilities. from the fantastic team of staff that make up The ICTE continues to evolve and take shape. A Blacktown Key Venues. You are the driving technologically advanced facility, the ICTE will force in everything we do. off er the best in sports medicine, prevention, rehabilitation and recovery to athletes and community alike. This will be a venue for all and will be the centrepiece of the Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney. Our leisure and aquatic facilities also had an eventful year with over 1.7 million visitors! Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton continues to off er a range of programs for the community including the learn to swim and fi tness classes and is very much the ‘go to’ place for community events such as NAIDOC and ‘Big Change for Small Change’. The health and fi tness facilities at Blacktown Kevin Jones Aquatic Centre have been warmly welcomed by the Chief Executive Offi cer community and the new crèche has proven a hit. Blacktown Venue Management Ltd Manager Key Venues 5 Blacktown Venue Management Ltd Blacktown Venue Management Ltd is a company wholly owned by Blacktown City Council managing Council’s Key Venues portfolio as a valuable asset for the Greater Western Sydney Community. Blacktown Venue Management Values: Integrity Leadership Selfl essness Impartiality Accountability Openness Honesty Blacktown Venue Management Objectives To maintain, manage, operate and promote any venues and facilities identifi ed as ‘Key Venues’ as quality local, regional, national and international standard facilities as applicable and servicing all levels of sport, recreation and leisure To maximise local community participation in the sporting, recreation and economic opportunities provided by Council’s Key Venues To develop, enhance, utilise, maintain, operate and promote Council’s Key Venue facilities and infrastructure in such a manner as to enhance user satisfaction, community involvement and the standing of the Blacktown community To promote the City of Blacktown through the operation and the use of Council’s Key Venues To conduct its activities to provide long-term social and economic for the City of Blacktown Our eff orts are underpinned by people who are committ ed to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity and deliver professional and quality services to the community. 6 Board of Directors Cr Stephen Bali MP Kerry Robinson Chairman Deputy Chairman September 2014 – September 2019 2013 – Present Cr Tony Bleasdale OAM Cr Susai Benjamin Chairman October 2019 - Present Director (Director 2010 – September 2019) 2016 – Present Cr Brad Bunting Christine Deaner Director Director 2017 – Present 2016 – Present Dr Jim Taggart OAM Darryl Clout Director Director 2016 – Present 2016 – Present Blacktown Venue Management Ltd Chairman 2014 – 2019 Cr Stephen Bali MP 2009 – 2011 Cr Charlie Lowles OAM 2012 – 2014 Cr Len Robinson 2004 – 2009 Cr Leo Kelly OAM 2011 – 2012 Cr Alan Pendleton OAM 2002 – 2004 Cr Alan Pendleton 7 Blacktown Key Venues Key Venues brings together 9 of Blacktown City’s premier sport and leisure facilities. Blacktown Football Park Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney Joe McAleer Oval Blacktown Aquatic Centre Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton Mount Druitt Swimming Centre Riverstone Swimming Centre. Key Venues Goals Deliver fi rst class activity and program choice Promote Blacktown City as the leader in sport, recreation and leisure Provide every visitor and customer a safe and memorable experience. 8 Blacktown Key Venues Management Team Kevin Jones Nichole Edsall Bryce Alley Chief Executive Offi cer Chief Operations Manager Blacktown International Sportspark Manager Matt hew Cairns Adora Cabral Kathryn Rieksen Blacktown International Sportspark Blacktown Venue Management Aquatic & Leisure Centre Grounds & Operations Coordinator Strategic Financial Analyst Coordinator (East) Nyree