ATHLETICS WA ANNUAL2010ANNUAL REPORT - 20092011 - 2010 REPORT 2010 - 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS Athletics WA Directory 2 Annual General Meeting 3 - 4 Chairman’s Message 5 - 6 Chief Executive Officer’s Report 7 - 9 - Management 7 - Development 7 - 8 - Coaching and Officials 8 - Competition & Events 9 Events and Programs 2009/2010 10 - Strive Track and Field Season 10 - WA State Championships 11 - 88th Australian Athletics Championships & Selection Trials 11- 12 - 2009 Australian All Schools 13 - Australian Junior Championships 13 - 14 - Development 14 - 18 Talent Identification Program Little Athletics Transition Program • Coach Co-ordinators • Twilight Pro Running Series Regional Development Officials Development - Out of Stadium 18 - 20 2010 State Cross Country Season Synergy Gallipoli Run 2009/2010 Audit Report 21 - 22 2009/2010 Financial Statements and Reports 23 - 28 2009/2010 Season Results 29 - 63 2009/2010 ANNUAL REPORT Western Australian Athletics Commission (Inc) t/as Athletics WA Page 1 ATHLETICS WA DIRECTORY • Life Members The following individuals have been recognized for their significant contributions to athletics in Western Australia and are Life Members of Athletics WA: Patricia Carr John Gilmour Ray Mawson David Carr Lindsay Glass Ellen McKenzie * Jacquie Cattermole Jackie Halberg Steve Mladenis Rick Cattermole Valerie Hancock * Fred Napier * Robert Chalmers Joan Harris Ed Neimanis * Gwen Chester * Robert Harris Pamela O’Connell William Collier * Arthur Hindle * Valerie Prescott Martin Crowe Ross Holland Jeanette Robertson Frank Day * Kevan Hook Margaret Saunders Shirley de la Hunty * EV Horsley Bruce Stanton Margaret Devine Beris Johnson Anne Stingemore Jacqui Dufall Terry Jones Stephen Stingemore Yvonne Flavel Don Keane June Streeter Brian Foley * Doug Lambert George Tempest * Lyn Foreman Persephone Lazarakis Mavis Tempest Geoff Garnett Anne Masters Bruce Wilson * Deceased • WAAC Board Members Stephen Stingemore (Chairman) James Taylor Russell Stranger (Deputy Chairman) Wendy Ryan Peter Bacich David Van der Walt Steven McMahon Darren Wright Chilla Porter • Staff Members Chief Executive Officer Development Manager Wayne Loxley John de Bes Competition Manager Administrative Assistant Kylie Wheeler Alex Malcolm TID Officer Accountant Consultant Jody Henry Bronwyn Christie Book Keeper Nicola Albrecht 2009/2010 ANNUAL REPORT Western Australian Athletics Commission (Inc) t/as Athletics WA Page 2 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Western Australian Athletics Commission (Inc) 2009 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 5.30pm Tuesday 20th October 2009 Boardroom WA Athletics Stadium 1. Present: S. Stingemore (Chairman), C. Porter, C. Yorke, J. Taylor, P. Bacich, W. Ryan, and W. Loxley (CEO). Apologies: R. Stranger, S. McMahon and B. Schickert. Observer: R. Parenzee The Chairman opened the meeting at 5.30pm and welcomed all in attendance. 2. Minutes of the Previous Meeting: It was moved P. Bacich and seconded J. Taylor that the minutes be accepted as a true and accurate record of the meeting. Carried unanimously. 3. Business Arising: None 4. 2008 / 2009 Annual Report, Annual Accounts and Auditor’s Statement It was moved P. Bacich and seconded C. Yorke that the Annual Report, Accounts and Auditors Statement be received. Carried unanimously. 5. Election of Board Members The Chairman asked the CEO to direct the board through this process. Mr Loxley advised that as discussed at previous board meetings, the tenure for club representatives Cam Yorke and Bob Schickert had expired and they had not re- nominated. Nominations had been received from Darren Wright and David Van der Walt. Mr Loxley endorsed both nominations adding that they had both been strong allies to Athletics WA in recent developments with Little Athletics and he believed they would be excellent acquisitions to the board. It was moved C. Porter and seconded P. Bacich that both nominees be elected to the board. Passed unanimously. Mr Loxley also advised that the terms for J. Taylor, C. Porter and S. Stingemore ceased at the AGM and he had received nominations from all three for re- appointment. 2009/2010 ANNUAL REPORT Western Australian Athletics Commission (Inc) t/as Athletics WA Page 3 It was moved P. Bacich and seconded C. Porter that J. Taylor be re-elected to the board for a two year period. Passed unanimously. It was moved P. Bacich and seconded J. Taylor that C. Porter be re-elected to the board for a two year period. Passed unanimously. The Chairman requested that C. Porter assume the Chair while his nomination was proposed to the meeting. It was moved P. Bacich and seconded W. Ryan that S. Stingemore be re-elected to the board for a two year period. Passed unanimously. 6. Election of Office Bearers. The CEO advised that he had received a nomination from Mr Stingemore for re- appointment as Chairman. Mr Stingemore requested that C. Porter again assume the Chair while his nomination was proposed to the meeting. It was moved W. Ryan and seconded P. Bacich that S. Stingemore be re-elected as Chairman for another year. Passed unanimously. The Chairman asked the CEO if any nomination had been received for D / Chairman and was advised that R. Stranger had again nominated. It was moved P. Bacich and seconded W. Ryan that Mr Stranger be re-appointed to the position of D / Chairman for another year. Passed unanimously. 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 $2200 (inc GST) to continue. It was moved P. Bacich and seconded C. Porter that they be re-appointed. Agreed unanimously. 8. General Business S. Stingemore thanked C. Yorke for his contribution to the board for the past six years commenting that his experience as an athlete, club administrator and former employee with Athletics Australia had enabled him to comment across a broad range of issues. C. Porter endorsed these comments adding that he believed Mr Yorke had blossomed through his time on the board. Mr Yorke thanked both board members for their comments adding that he had enjoyed his involvement. While absent from the meeting, the Chairman also thanked Mr Schickert for his contribution over the same period. Both retiring members were presented with a gift of appreciation. In closing, the Chairman thanked the board for their support over the past year and in particular noted the contribution of the previous Chairman, P. Bacich and C. Porter. Mr Stingemore commented that he believed excellent progress had been made in the past 12 months and that there were many challenges ahead including hosting a successful National Championships. The Chairman also thanked the CEO and his staff for their contribution. R. Parenzee commented that there needed to some considered strategy to support the club structure as it was vital in the transition of little athletes to senior athletics. There being no further business the meeting was closed at 6.00 pm. 2009/2010 ANNUAL REPORT Western Australian Athletics Commission (Inc) t/as Athletics WA Page 4 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Athletics Western Australia (AWA) reported last year on our achievement of finalising the dream and goal of a new athletics facility for WA. Following on from this, we now have the pleasure of reporting that with the support of the WA Government, WA hosted the 2009-2010 Go for 2&5 Australian Athletics Championship and Commonwealth Games selection trials. WA last hosted the Australian Championship 22 years ago! The Championships were held over three days at the end of the normal athletic season in glorious weather, during April. Consistent with our goal of making athletics a more attractive spectator experience the first two days were twilight meets, which attracted great crowds. The events were exciting and of a very high standard. The last day of the competition was conducted earlier in the day and unfortunately the weather was very warm for April, but the crowd numbers were again very pleasing. The new WA Athletic facility was flooded for these three days with athletes, spectators and officials. However, it Chairman – Stephen Stingemore must be acknowledged that without the support of the officials, over 150 from all around Australia, the event would not have been such a success. Planning for this event began many months before and the Board of AWA wishes to publicly acknowledge the efforts of our CEO, Wayne Loxley, and the planning committee. It has been acknowledged the event was an outstanding success for all involved and from all reports the best for many a long year. Adding to the highlight of hosting the Championship was the performance of our athletes. WA athletes were great ambassadors of the sport and for WA. Outstanding performances by WA athletes are too many to mention within this report but it would be remiss not to make special mention of Jody Henry and Ben Offereins for their ‘block busting’ efforts in winning the 400 metres. At the conclusion of the Championships AWA athletes were selected to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games and Junior Youth Olympics. During 2009-10 the Board endorsed life membership upon Margaret Saunders and Anne Stingemore which were presented during the ‘Go for 2&5’ Australian Championship. AWA’s move to night competition under lights at the new stadium has contributed to a significant increase in competition numbers during the season. Athletic competition numbers have now increased over two hundred percent since the 2007 – 08 season. To maintain this level of growth presents a real challenge for the future. It is rewarding to see the fulfilment of our goal of making athletics attractive and accessible to all members of the community. During the athletic year, AWA and WA Little Athletics (WALA) continue to progress towards achieving the ‘Athletic Alliance project goal’. This has resulted in the employment of Development 2009/2010 ANNUAL REPORT Western Australian Athletics Commission (Inc) t/as Athletics WA Page 5 Officers providing a link for the athletes between the two groups.