1 2018/19 Annual Report 1 About Sport NSW Table of Contents Sport NSW is the peak industry body for sport in the state. About Sport NSW ............................................ 1 Sport NSW is an independent not-for-profit organisation, representing Chairperson’s Message .................................. 2 NSW sporting organisations as The Voice of Sport to raise and respond to issues that impact on all levels of sport and to foster the future Board of Directors & Staff ............................... 3 development of sport in New South Wales. Membership..................................................... 4 Purpose, Vision Chief Executive Officer’s Report .................... 5 and Mission Female Programs ............................................ 7 Our Purpose Inclusion Programs .......................................... 9 Sport NSW exists to support its Members and promote, strengthen and advocate for the sector so more people and communities in NSW NSW Community Sports Awards .................11 enjoy the significant benefits sport and active recreation provides. Our Vision NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony ..........13 To be the voice of sport in New South Wales. NSW Sports Awards .......................................14 Our Mission To lead New South Wales sport in building connected, healthy and NSW Hall of Champions ................................15 active communities. Chair of Finance Report .................................16 Our Values • Leadership 2018-19 Financial Report ...............................17 • Innovation Our Partners ...................................................30 • Integrity • Inclusion • Equality What We Do Advocacy Sport NSW represents more than 80 State Sporting Organisations, as well as Disability State Sporting Organisations, Local Councils, sports industry bodies and sports businesses. We advocate the case for sport to all levels of government and other agencies on behalf of the entire sport sector in NSW. Recognition and Networking The sporting community in NSW is brought together by Sport NSW to celebrate the achievements of athletes, officials, coaches, administrators and volunteers. Sport NSW present the NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony, incorporating both the annual NSW Sports Awards and Hall of Champions Induction, as well as the Community Sports Awards and other networking opportunities. Sport Development and Collaboration A key plank of Sport NSW’s strategy is to work with members to build and share knowledge through education, training and the showcasing of industry best practice. Cover Images: Jessica and NSW NSW Lauren with Parker Fox (2018 (2018 Athlete Athlete a Disability) of the of the Year) Year 2 Chairperson’s Message It is my pleasure to present this report to our Members and Stakeholders for the 2018-19 financial year. It has been an interesting 12 months in the sporting landscape with a record amount of funding being granted for the development of sporting infrastructure and facility development. I would like to acknowledge the support and advocacy provided by the former Minister for Sport – The Hon. Stuart Ayres MP and Office of Sport Chief Executive – Matt Miller. Sport in NSW is in a better place because of your contributions and on behalf of the entire sporting sector we thank you for your commitment and passion. It has been another busy year of outstanding events, including the 2018 NSW Champions of Sport ceremony, growing in size again this year. To cope with this demand we are taking the event to a new venue in 2019 – The Star. It is sure to be the night of nights on the sporting calendar to celebrate the NSW Sports Awards winners and Hall of Champions inductees. Thank you to the Sydney Olympic Park Authority, the Office of Sport and particularly Alan Whelpton AO, for their ongoing support of this event. I also recognise the Community Sports Awards held in June, at Parliament House, where we were joined by Minister for Sport The Hon. John Sidoti MP to assist with the presentations. This event provides a special forum to recognise the valuable contribution of our volunteers in sport, particularly at grassroots level. Without these people the sporting community would struggle to operate or exist. Congratulations and thank you to everyone, for whatever role you play – you make the sporting world go around. There were many education events and our annual Industry Conference that recorded increased attendees from the previous year. At this event Sport NSW proudly launched the Sector Strategic Plan – Future Directions 2019-22 – in the attendance of both the Minister and Shadow Minister for Sport in February 2019. This document was entrusted to Sport NSW to write and it will prove to provide a sound framework and base for the planning for sport in this state. I congratulate Sport NSW CEO Darren Simpson on the Future Directions document and for all the outstanding achievements and the level of development undertaken during the year. The small but highly talented and effective team at Sport NSW continue to achieve in great strides for the organisation – thank you Murray Elbourn, Chiara Misuraca, Jessica Schwartz and Les Rushbrook, and I welcome Libby Sadler to the team who joined us late in the financial year when Chiara Misuraca left us. I would like to thank the Board of Sport NSW, with each Director willingly providing support and contribution to the organisation. To Chris Hall (Deputy Chair), Gregory Will (Chair of Finance), Tracie Edmondson, Susan Horwitz, Rob Smith, Ross Bidencope, David Thompson, Peter Hugg and Elisa Holmes, I am very grateful of the time and effort that you offer and look forward to continuing to lead the strategic direction of Sport NSW. I also wish to acknowledge the outstanding stewardship that Joseph La Posta provided as Chairperson of Sport NSW prior to his appointment as CEO, Multicultural NSW. There is no doubt that you have proudly left the organisation in a better position during this tenure. Finally, I congratulate Ross Bidencope on being awarded Life Membership of Sport NSW, for his outstanding service over 10 years. Your commitment has been unwavering and your contribution is testament to the financial position that we are in today. Thank you and congratulations. I wish everyone a successful year ahead as we all strive to make sport in NSW the best it can be. Carolyn Campbell Chairperson 3 Board of Directors Carolyn Campbell Chris Hall Gregory Will Ross Bidencope Tracie Edmondson Chairperson Deputy Chairperson Chair of Finance Elisa Holmes Susan Horwitz Peter Hugg Rob Smith David Thompson Staff Darren Simpson Jessica Schwartz Murray Elbourn Libby Sadler Les Rushbrook Chief Executive Officer Operations and Events Disability Inclusion Programs Manager Finance Officer Manager Manager 4 Membership 1 July 2018 - 30 June 2019 ORGANISATION NSW Rogaining Association Sportspeople AFL NSW/ACT NSW Rugby League UniSport Australia Amputee Golf NSW NSW Rugby Union UNSW Sport Archery NSW NSW Touch Association World Martial Arts Alliance Athletics NSW NSW Ultimate Australian Powerchair Hockey (NSW) NSW Waterski Federation LOCAL COUNCILS Australian Sailing (NSW) Orienteering NSW Blacktown City Council Badminton NSW Paddle NSW Camden Council Baseball NSW Pony Club NSW Campbelltown City Council Basketball NSW Powerchair Football Australia (NSW) Central Coast Council Billiards & Snooker Association NSW Regional Academies of Sport (NSW) City of Canterbury Bankstown Blind Cricket NSW Riding for the Disabled NSW City of Parramatta Blind Sports NSW Rowing NSW City of Ryde BMX NSW Sailability NSW Clarence Valley Council Boccia NSW Sailing for Everybody Foundation Coffs Harbour City Council Bowls NSW Skate NSW Cumberland Council Cerebral Palsy Sport and Recreation Ski & Snowboard Australia (Northern) Dubbo Regional Council Association NSW Softball NSW Fairfield City Council Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Special Olympics Australia (NSW) Hunters Hill Council NSW Squash NSW Inner West Council Cricket NSW State Volleyball NSW Kempsey Shire Council Croquet NSW Surf Life Saving NSW Lake Macquarie City Council Cycling NSW Surfing NSW Liverpool City Council Diving NSW Swimming NSW Newcastle City Council Dragon Boats NSW Table Tennis NSW Northern Beaches Council Equestrian NSW Tennis NSW Penrith City Council Football NSW Tenpin Bowling NSW Port Macquarie Hastings Council Golf NSW Transplant Australia (NSW) Queanbeyan Palerang Council Gymnastics NSW Triathlon NSW Randwick City Council Hockey NSW Water Polo NSW Snowy Valleys Council Ice Hockey NSW Wheelchair Sports NSW Sutherland Shire Council Judo NSW Women’s Bowls NSW The Hills Shire Council Karting NSW Tweed Shire Council Little Athletics NSW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Upper Hunter Shire Council Masters Swimming NSW Association of Heads of Independent Wagga Wagga City Council Motorcycling NSW Girls Schools National Association of Speedway Austswim NSW LIFE MEMBERS Australia (NSW&ACT) Belgravia Leisure Frances Crampton AM Netball NSW Bicycle NSW Martin Meredith Northern NSW Football Drilldance NSW Phill Bates AM NSW Amateur Pistol Association DWF Australia Rob Boutcher NSW Biathlon Association Jack Newton Junior Golf NSW Bocce Federation Macquaire University Sport INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS NSW Clay Target Association NSW Deaf Sports Geoff Day NSW Council of Australian Parachute Otium Planning Federation PCYC NSW NSW Goalball Personal Defence Studios NSW Handball Royal Life Saving Society NSW Ice Racing Australia NSW NSW Ice Skating Association Sailors with Disabilities NSW Rifle Association Sports 4 All 5 Chief