2010/11 Annual Report Front Cover: Brisbane Barracuda, Rhys Howden, photo courteous of Pearce Photography Water Polo Queensland 2010/11 Annual Report Page 2 The purpose of this Annual Report is to report to our stakeholders (Members, State Government, Australian Water Polo, Queensland Academy of Sport, Sponsors and the Water Polo Community) our year’s achievements as we develop water polo throughout the state at all levels. Table of Contents About Us ........................................................................................................................... 4 Mission ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Vision .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Values ......................................................................................................................................... 4 Executive Committee .............................................................................................................. 5 Employees ................................................................................................................................. 5 Life Members ............................................................................................................................. 5 Auditor ....................................................................................................................................... 5 President Report ........................................................................................................... 6 Executive Director Report ......................................................................................... 8 Participation Analysis ............................................................................................... 10 2010/11 Registrations ........................................................................................................... 13 Registration Trends 2002-2011 ........................................................................................... 14 Membership Results & Achievements ................................................................ 15 2010 QWPI Awards ................................................................................................................ 15 National Championship Results ........................................................................................... 16 National Championship Player Achievements ................................................................... 17 State Championship Results ................................................................................................ 18 State Championship Player Achievements ........................................................................ 20 Queensland State Team Members ...................................................................................... 21 Queensland National Team Members ................................................................................. 24 Financial Report .......................................................................................................... 25 Water Polo Queensland would like to acknowledge the following supporters and sponsors: Water Polo Queensland 2010/11 Annual Report Page 3 About Us Mission To facilitate the growth and expansion of operations, facilities and programs to cater to community needs. To help develop our players, coaches, officials and volunteers to the level they desire. To provide stable organisational and financial management for the betterment of all participants. To form effective partnerships, both within the sport of Water Polo and externally. To where possible, participate within the operational and strategic structure, as guided by Australian Water Polo Inc, to achieve QWPI objectives. Vision To be recognised as one of the top two Water Polo States in Australia, to facilitate and nurture a fun competitive team activity for all levels of participation and to ensure the ongoing viability of the sport in Queensland. Values Encourages healthy, fun, drug free and safe participation in Water Polo for players, coaches, officials and volunteers. Be efficient and professional in all operational and strategic areas of administration, events and game development. Create an inclusive, impartial and objective environment in which all stakeholders will operate (Fair Play in Sport). Promote the achievement of excellence at all times in everything we do. Demonstrate operational and financial integrity at all times. Have open, clear and effective communication with all stakeholders at all times. Water Polo Queensland 2010/11 Annual Report Page 4 Executive Committee Jack Lusic President Appointed 28 Oct 2010 Phil Pettifer Treasurer Helen Park Secretary Natalie Pavanello Athlete Development Director Brad Lauder Marketing Director Appointed 28 Oct 2010 Tony Hardy Competitions Director Appointed 28 Oct 2010 Toni Jepson Country Director Appointed November Trevor Giles President Resigned September 2010 Tracey Vincent Marketing Director Term ended October 28 2010 Sharyn Tucker Competitions Director Term ended October 28 2010 Kerry Connelly Country Director Term ended October 28 2010 Employees Jodie Watson Executive Director/ Director of Coaching Commenced 27 June 2011 Gina Fabian Administration Assistant Sandra Lucas Finance Officer Keith Long Executive Director Resigned as at 29 April 2010 Annabel Keogh Development Officer Resigned as at 2 August 2010 Daniel Almond Junior Development Officer Resigned as at February 2011 Emma Jackson Special Project Officer Contract end 25 October 2010 Natasha Bletchley Casual Administration Officer 17 April to 12 August 2011 Life Members Mr N.M.Cooke LLB (1972) Dr J. Van Opdenbosch* (1975) Mr R.W. Parton (1976) Mr R.J. Wiles (1981) Mr S.J. Cluett (1983) Ms B. Parker (1989) Mr J Birch (2005) Ms L Lister* (2007) * Member deceased Auditor BDO Audit Pty Ltd (QLD) Water Polo Queensland 2010/11 Annual Report Page 5 President Report They say a year is a long time in politics well they should try Water Polo and what an eventful year it has been. It began in the office, firstly, we lost our Development Officer, then our Junior Development Officer and finally our Executive Director. Fortunately, we had Gina who held the fort and then we made a spectacular recovery. I have great pleasure in welcoming and introducing Mrs Jodie Watson (nee Taylor) as our new Executive Director and Director of Coaching. Mrs Watson comes with a water polo background, not only representing Australia as a player and manager but also coached Junior and National League teams. Mrs Watson came to us with wonderful credentials having held positions with Australian University Sport and Bicycle Queensland. Water Polo Queensland is very pleased to have her on board and when I say she was able to hit the ground running, I mean she was sprinting. In the pool this past season, we have had outstanding results: Men • National League Barracudas and KFC finished in the top 6 – Barracudas 4 th , KFC 6 th . • NTC Challenge – Queensland – 3rd Bronze • Under 20 – 3rd Bronze • Under 20 – 2nd Silver • Under 18 – 2 teams entered finishing 4th and 6 th • Under 16 – Club Nationals, Barracudas – 2nd Silver, KFC – 14 th • Under 14 – East Coast Challenge, 2 teams entered finishing 2 nd Silver and 4th • Under 14 – Club Nationals, KFC – 2nd Silver, Barracudas – 7th • School Boys – 3rd Bronze Women • National League Barracudas – 1st Gold (Three years in a row) - KFC – 6th • NTC Challenge – Queensland – 1st Gold • Under 20 – 2nd Silver • Under 20 – 1st Gold • Under 18 – 2 teams entered finishing 1 st Gold and 6 th • Under 16 – Club Nationals, Sunshine Coast – 4th , BGGS – 8th • Under 14 – East Coast Challenge, 2 teams entered finishing 1st Gold and 4th • Under 14 – Club Nationals, Rivercity – 4th , KFC – 9th , Stuartholme – 12 th , Barracudas – 15 th • School Girls – 2nd Silver As you can imagine, with these excellent results many of our players were rewarded with selection in Australian National Teams. This leads me to our development program. Our Emerging Athlete Program (EAP) for girls has been up and running for 3 years with notable success, the number of gold medals speak for themselves. We are about to implement the boys EAP and I have no doubt that it too will be just as successful. Whilst our player participation numbers are continually growing in the South East corner, our numbers are declining in North Queensland. Under the guidance of Mrs Watson, plans are already under way to rectify this situation. Water Polo Queensland 2010/11 Annual Report Page 6 I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the clubs, coaches, referees, volunteers and especially the players for such a successful season. These wonderful results wouldn’t be possible without you. I would also like to thank the Executive Committee for their support and commitment. This season the Executive Committee faced some difficult situations and I am most proud that these were dealt with integrity, unity, professionalism and every decision made was for the betterment of the sport of water polo. Sadly, one of our Executive Committee members are stepping down and on behalf of everyone on the Executive Committee, I would like to thank Helen Park for her time and dedication (driving down from the Sunshine Coast to attend every Board meeting), it has always been appreciated, and you will be missed.