2013 - 2014 ANNUAL REPORT Contents CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 05 DECLARATION & ATTESTATION 07 OUR ORGANISATION 08 Organisational Structure 10 SPORTS VENUES 11 MEMBERSHIP & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 15 OBJECTIVES & PERFORMANCE AGAINST OBJECTIVES 17 CORPORATE SERVICES 18 5 Year Performance 18 Organisational Development 20 Information Technology 22 LEGISLATIVE & GOVERNANCE POLICY COMPLIANCE 23 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW AND DISCLOSURE 25 DISCLOSURE INDEX 26 PROTECTED DISCLOSURES 28 Chairman’s Report SSCT CHAIRMAN’S ANNUAL REPORT • Athletics Australia IAAF Melbourne World Challenge Since the mid 1990’s the State Government has invested in • Diving Australia World Cup and Commonwealth Games Trials excess of $250 million of capital funds into the facilities of • Diving Australia Age Championships the SSCT Trust to deliver on the Governments objectives of: • Major Events – building and maintaining Victoria’s 2. REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS capacity to attract and retain major events Notable athletes who utilised the venue for training during • Representative Teams – supporting state level the year include: and professional sporting teams competing in national and international competitions Melbourne VIC Centre • Peak of the Pathway / Elite Athletes – supporting athletic Mack Horton development via the provision of quality high performance 20th Commonwealth Games Glasgow 400m – 1500m and pathway facilities Kotuku Ngawati – 20th Commonwealth Games Glasgow 200m • Support to the Sports System – providing access to Squash appropriate facilities that support the management and administration of sport. Sarah Cardwell 20th Commonwealth Games Glasgow Team • Participation – attracting a broad user base to support financial sustainability Netball In order to deliver on the above objectives, the Trust managed 2014 Australian Squad: Karen Bailey, Tegan Caldwell, a capital budget of $6.6 million across the Trusts facilities of Bianca Chatfield, Madi Robinson, Liz Watson Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), State Netball 2014 Commonwealth Games Team: Tegan Caldwell, Hockey Centre (SNHC), Lakeside Stadium and MSAC Institute Bianca Chatfield, Madi Robinson of Sport (MiT). These major works were managed with a minimum downtime for business and were managed within Athletics the budget allocated. Alex Rowe The asset management operations and maintenance of 800m 2013 IAAF World Championships – Moscow, Russia the Trust’s suite of world class facilities is the cornerstone 2014 Commonwealth Games – Glasgow, Scotland of the Trusts ongoing ability in delivering the Governments key objectives. Josh Ross 200m & 4x100m 2013 IAAF World Championships – Moscow, Russia In relation to the key objectives the following was achieved in the 2013-2014 financial year: Kelly Hetherington 800m 2013 IAAF World Championships – Moscow, Russia 1. MAJOR EVENTS Damien Birkinhead The SSCT’s suite of facilities hosted 369 sporting events Shot Put 2014 Commonwealth Games – Glasgow, Scotland over the 2013-2014 financial year, including 156 aquatic events, 72 Brooke Stratton stadium events and 141 athletic and soccer events. Long Jump 2014 Commonwealth Games – Glasgow, Scotland Some of the major events that the Trust hosted during Jeff Riseley the year included: 800m & 1500m 2014 Commonwealth Games – Glasgow, Scotland FISAF (Federation of International Sports Aerobics and Fitness) Luke Cann • AFBJJ (Australian Federation of Brazilian Jujitsu) Javelin Throw 2014 Commonwealth Games – Glasgow, Scotland • Australian Athletics Championships • Australian Little Athletics Championships STATE SPORT CENTRES TRUST 2013-2014 ANNUAL REPORT 5 Chairman’s Report Declaration & Attestation Richard Colman Total visitation for the year was 2.879 million patron making the ACCOUNTABLE OFFICER’S DECLARATION ATTESTATION ON COMPLIANCE WITH 400m, 800m & 1500m (T53) 2013 IPC Athletics World Melbourne Sports Hub one of the busiest multi-purpose venues In accordance with Financial Management Act 1994, THE AUSTRALIAN/NEW ZEALAND RISK Championships - Lyon, France in the country. In addition to the large number of events and I am pleased to present the State Sport Centres Trust MANAGEMENT STANDARD 2014 Commonwealth Games – Glasgow, Scotland visitations to the Trusts sporting facilities, MSAC Swim School Annual Report for the year ending 30 June 2014. I, Simon Weatherill certify that the State Sport Centres Trust attracted 12,889 visits and children’s programs 54,988 visits. Kelly Cartwright has risk management processes in place consistent with the There are currently 12,130 Melbourne Sports Hub members that 100m & Long Jump (F42) 2013 IPC Athletics World Australian/New Zealand Risk Management Standard. exercise regularly at MSAC. Championships – Lyon, France An internal control system is in place that enables the executive The SSCT finances continue to be well managed with to understand, manage and satisfactorily control risk exposures. 3. SUPPORTING THE SPORTING SYSTEM the operating budget being managed $617,831 better than The Audit and Risk committee verifies this assurance and budget. The development of the 2014-2017 Strategic Plan As outlined in the Trust Business Plan 2013-2014, SSCT provides that the risk profile of the State Sport Centres Trust has been during the year will cement Melbourne Sports Hub as a hub direct and indirect support to the sporting associations through Mr. Simon Weatherill CEO critically reviewed within the last 12 months. rental rates, revenue sharing and in-kind support. The quantum of world class facilities that brings real value to our growing 28 August 2014 of support for the 2013-2014 financial year was approximately sporting and local community. $2 million in cash, rent and in-kind support for sport tenancies During the year, the 8th International School of Sports and broad based community sport. In addition to this, SSCT Management was held. This course has seen over 150 delegates provided training at no cost for 10 Victorian Institute of Sport from all around the world attend and listen to the specialist (VIS) approved sports. expertise developed by the Trust on establishing and managing The Melbourne Sports Hub consisting of MSAC, SNHC, Greenfields sports sites. Due to the demand by the industry Mr. Simon Weatherill CEO Lakeside Stadium and MiT has provided excellent support for advice and information from key SSCT personnel, MiT is 28 August 2014 to our 32 tenants and stakeholders during the year. currently expanding its consultancy service to the industry. Finally, I wish to acknowledge the skill and teamwork of the 4. OFFERING PEAK PATHWAYS Executive Management Group, Chief Executive Officer, Simon FOR DEVELOPMENT Weatherill, my fellow Trust members, Brett Moore, Andrew ATTESTATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH The Melbourne Sports Hub is home to the VIS sports of Fried, Nicole Livingstone, Danni Roche, Leigh Russell and Gaye Badminton, Diving, Hockey, Netball, Squash, Swimming, Hamilton, The former Minister for Sport Mr Hugh Delahunty and THE MINISTERIAL STANDING DIRECTION Synchronised Swimming, Table Tennis, Water Polo and the current Minister for Sport Mr Damian Drum for his support, 4.5.5.1 - INSURANCE Basketball. In addition to this it houses 12 state sports assistance and guidance to enable the Trust to deliver first class I, Simon Weatherill certify that the State Sport Centres Trust associations, 5 national associations and 10 VIS sports asportingSIGNATURE facilities to the Victorian public. has complied with Ministerial Direction 4.5.5.1 – Insurance. tenants. This unique structure allows the centre management team to work with the associations and the clubs to assist in the athlete’s development. 5. PARTICIPATION TO SUPPORT FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY Mr. Michael Taylor AO Chairperson Visitations to the Sports Hub continue to grow with 2.245 million Mr. Simon Weatherill CEO patrons visiting MSAC, 529,737 patrons at SNHC and 104,974 28 August 2014 patrons at Lakeside Stadium. Lakeside Stadium been particularly impressive with 141 sporting events for the year, with over 100 athletic events at the stadium. This has only been made possible by housing the major athletic bodies together at Athletics House. 6 STATE SPORT CENTRES TRUST 2013-2014 ANNUAL REPORT STATE SPORT CENTRES TRUST 2013-2014 ANNUAL REPORT 7 Our Organisation ESTABLISHMENT FUNCTIONS RANGE OF SERVICES PROVIDED The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre is a statutory The key functions of the State Sport Centres Trust The Act outlines the range of services to be provided as authority established pursuant to the Melbourne Sports are as follows: sporting, educational, recreational, social and entertainment. and Aquatic Centre Act 1994. The Centre opened for a) The management, operation and maintenance of the business on 27 July 1997. THE STATE SPORT CENTRES TRUST VISION, Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre and the State PURPOSE AND VALUES ARE: On 22 December 1999 the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre Netball Hockey Centre; Act 1994 was amended by the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Our Vision: b) The care, improvement, use and promotion of the Centre (Amendment) Act 1999. As outlined in section 1 of the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre and the State To develop an innovative sports hub for the Victorian Act, the main purpose of this Amendment was to: Netball Hockey Centre; and Australian community that provides a diverse range a) Rename the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre Trust of programs and events for international, national and state c) The efficient financial management of the Melbourne Sports as the State Sport Centres Trust;