Annual Report 17/18 Think.Act.Play is the program that was developed in conjunction with Water Polo Australia and NSW Sport & Recreation to ensure that core values, good reputation, and positive behaviours are maintained. Water Polo NSW has implemented the program and envisage it to be a cornerstone support to the development of the Sport. The key messages that the program aims to promote are: THINK before you speak ACT with respect PLAY in the spirit of the game All Clubs and Regional Associations are encouraged to look to implement the program within their local training and activities. If you would like more information, please contact Water Polo NSW 2 Water Polo NSW 2017/18 Annual Report CONTENTS VISION MISSION VALUES 2 CURRENT OFFICE BEARERS & PERSONNEL 3 CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS 4 HONOUR ROLL 5 HALL OF CHAMPIONS 6 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 7 EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT 8 SPORTS DEVELOPMENT REPORT 9 SPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 12 SYDNEY ACADEMY REPORT 15 NSW INSTITUTE OF SPORT REPORT 18 SYDNEY YOUTH FESTIVAL 20 COMPETITIONS & EVENTS REPORT 22 REGIONAL DIRECTOR’S REPORT 25 REGIONAL ASSOCIATION REPORTS 26 METRO CLUBS REPORTS 40 STATE TEAM REPORTS 48 LOCAL COMPETITION RESULTS 62 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS 64 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS 70 AUSTRALIAN WATER POLO LEAGUE 72 NATIONAL REPRESENTATION 73 OFFICE BEARERS 74 FINANCIAL REPORT (ANNEXURE A) 77 Water Polo NSW 2017/18 Annual Report OUR OBJECTIVES Improve our communication and engagement with members and stakeholders. Identify and provide benefits and services to regional clubs and associations Increase playing and non-playing memberships Deliver professional competition and event management Provide member benefits Establish a WPNSW presence in Schools Attract long-term sponsors and commercial partners 2 Water Polo NSW 2017/18 Annual Report OFFICE BEARERS 2017/18 HONORARY STATE TEAM OPERATIONAL OFFICER COACHES PERSONNEL Patron U14 Girls Executive Officer Vacant Greg McFadden (Blues) David Whittaker Kyle Alp (Waratahs) BOARD OF Leanne Lucy (Platypus) Sports Development DIRECTORS Carla Woolley (Opals) Manager Christopher Dyson President U14 Boys Nick Hodgers Mark Holden (Blues) Sport Development Consultant Fergus Bennie (Waratahs) Kyle Alp Secretary / Sam Negus (Platypus) Director of Finance Patrick O'Brien (Opals Communications & Chris Shaw State Team Program Co-Ordinator U16 Girls Vangeli Kollias Director - Metropolitan Michael Hahn (Blues) (September 2017-present) Mark Simpson Natasha Rewi-Henry (Waratahs) Scott Henderson (Platypus) Development Programs Officer Director - Regional Daniel Trent (Opals) Danielle Smith Gail Salter Zoe Stimson (Country) (September 2017-present) Director U16 Boys Events Coordinator Rebecca Rippon Dudi Kristic (Blues) Ethan Rogers Harry Sanderson (Waratahs) (September 2017-present) Director Brett Arnold (Platypus) Alan Balla Liam Ireland (Opals) Competitions Coordinator & James Dezius (Country) Clubs Liaison Stefani Jelic U20 Girls Business Support Officer Richie Campbell (Blues) Paul Tassone (part time) Troy Stockwell (Waratahs) Administrative Support Officer U20 Boys Marif Safin Allen Caldwell (Blues) Nick Godfrey (Waratahs) Sport Development & Education Of- Australian Country Women ficer Jackie Morrison (Blues) Ashleigh Kaesler Ash Faulder (Waratahs) (resigned October 2017) Australian Country Men Participation Coordinator Shannon Gould (Blues) Ally Jalvo Mark McNamara (waratahs) (July 2017-January 2018) Water Polo NSW 2017/18 Annual Report 3 CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS METROPOLITAN CLUBS ACU Cronulla Parramatta Sydney Stingers Blue Mountains Piranhas Sydney Uni Men Coogee Ryde Sydney Uni Women Drummoyne Sydney Northern Beaches UNSW Wests Icebergs Sutherland Shire QVS Wizards Macquarie Uni Sydney Dolphins UTS Balmain REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & CLUBS Bathurst Water Polo Ovens & Murray Water Polo Albury Tigers Coffs Harbour Water Polo Northside Stingrays Sharks Central Coast Water Polo Pool Pirates Gosford Wodonga The Entrance Woy Woy Southern Highlands Water Polo Wyong Mainers Polar Bears Dubbo Water Polo Sharks Dolphins Far North Coast Alstonville Junior Water Polo Sutherland Shire Water Polo Association Alstonville Water Polo Arctic Ballina Bin Chooks Caringbah Byron Bay Sharks Gunnamatta Le-Ba Water Polo Bundeena Lennox Water Polo Sutherland Lismore Water Polo Shire Mullum Water Polo Tamworth & District Water Polo Newcastle Districts Eco Energy Central Newcastle Southgate Inn Easts Tamworth Tigers Hunter Hurricanes U16 Boys Rep Lake Macquarie Newcastle Uni Wagga Water Polo Raymond Terrace Dolphins Wagga Octopuses Orange Water Polo Association Raiders 4 Water Polo NSW 2017/18 Annual Report HONOUR ROLL LIFE MEMBERS 1936 H. Grose * 1980 F.L.Falson * 1990 L.J. Kay 1 939 C.E. Chapman* 1980 R. L Smee 1991 K.F.Connor * 1950 H. Doener * 1983 J. Thornett 1992 P.H. Kerr 1963 H.K. Porter * 1985 D.F. Hamill 1992 A.P. Kerr 1963 A.P. Hart * 1985 D.M Woods * 1998 G. Wulf 1971 R.Y Traynor * 1986 P.G. Montgomery 1999 D.J. Marks 1978 G.R. Woods * 1989 W.R. Jones 2012 D. Henricks 1978 V.J. Chalwin * 1989 G. Winterton * 2012 B. Falson 1979 M.W. Gooley 2014 P. Waterman 1979 W. Berge Phillips * * denotes deceased PRESIDENTS 1929/30 H. Shaw 1966/67 - 68/69 H.J. Bund 1930/31 - 32/33 J.C. Dempsey 1969/70 - 76/77 V.J. Chalwin 1933/34 - 35/36 H. Grose 1977/78 - 82/83 G.R. Woods 1936/37 J. Dreelin 1983/84 - 87/88 W.P. Jones 1937/38 - 39/40 C.E. Chapman 1988/89 - 95/96 P.H. Kerr 1940/41 - 42/43 M. Campbell 1996/97 - 07/08 D.M. Woods 1943/44 - 54/55 H.K. Porter 2008/09 - 09/10 D.J. Marks 1955/56 - 59/60 A.P. Hart 2010/11 - 12/13 D. Henricks 1960/61 - 62/62 F. Lamb 2013/14 - Current N. Hodgers 1963/64 - 65/66 G.R. Woods HALL OF CHAMPIONS John Thornett Cathy Parkes (née Turner) Charles Turner Peter Montgomery Andrew Kerr Hermie Doener Dick Thornett David Woods Chris Wybrow Roger Cornforth Water Polo NSW 2017/18 Annual Report 5 HALL OF CHAMPIONS Hermie Doerner David Woods Andrew Kerr Chris Wybrower Cathy Parkes (Nee Turner) John Thornett Dick Thornett Charles Turner Peter Montgomery 6 Water Polo NSW 2017/18 Annual Report PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2017/18 was defined by the success of competitions conducted by the organisation. The most notable be- ing The Sydney Youth Festival (SYF). The SYF con- ducted in July, was hugely successful and well attend- ed by athletes from around Australia and included some international teams. The organisation of the event was several months in planning and the first of its type for Water Polo NSW, if not Australia. Regional areas hosted a number of tournaments dur- ing the year with the U14 Girls and Boys, U16 Girls and Boys conducted outside the metropolitan area. Additionally, Country Districts Championships, Coun- try Clubs and Country Junior Tournament were all Again this year I congratulate David Whittaker, Chris held in regional NSW. Dyson and the staff of WPNSWI on their contribution to the operation and success of water polo locally and The Metropolitan competition continued to grow in nationally over the past year. team entries indicating growth in membership partic- ularly in junior water polo. To all Life Members, members, Clubs and Affiliated bodies, thank you for your support and input over the Continued development of officials via the implemen- past 12 months. tation of the Water Polo Australia “Officials and Coaches Level 0 Courses” was undertaken during the year and have been well attended by members. Events such as the SYF resulted in successful negotia- tions with the Sydney Olympic Park Authority to bring Nick Hodgers future events to SOPAC, including support that en- President sures sustainability for Water Polo NSW in conducting events. Water Polo NSW has continued to work in a number of partnerships developed in recent years. These in- clude UTS Sport, Bright Club and Actuex. Water Polo NSW 2017/18 Annual Report 7 EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT It is a pleasure to report on another successful year for While I will leave others to report in detail on the various Water Polo NSW (WPNSW) both in and out of the pool. It activities during the year I provide here a summary over- has certainly been a busy and exciting period with a number view of some highlights. As reported last year, the Sydney of new initiatives being introduced and continual progress Youth Festival became a reality in July 2017 with fifty-one in areas under development. state representative and international teams taking part in high level competition. With this being the first event of its The continued growth of the business would not be possi- kind in Australia with four fields of play operating simulta- ble without a dedicated team at the WPNSW Office. Steff neously in a single venue, I am pleased to report that Jelic continued as an important point of contact for Clubs WPNSW received positive feedback and accolades from and invaluable support with the coordination of the Sydney participants as well as Water Polo Australia (WPA) and New Metropolitan Competition and NSW State Championships. South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) personnel. After Kyle Alp once again brought insight and constructive feed- the overall success WPNSW has been able to secure an back from the pool deck and a parent’s perspective to de- agreement with Sydney Olympic Park Authority to continue cisions. Chris Dyson has continued to be an invaluable to host similar events over the next three years. This is member of the team and continues to grow as an experi- obviously a significant partnership which will have lasting enced administrator. I congratulate Chris on his ongoing benefit for the Sport. personal development and commitment to the sport. He is a constant support and it is a privilege to see first-hand his The NSW State Championships were hosted again at vari- professional anda leadership development. ous regional and metropolitan venues during the months of November 2017 through to April 2018. All Championships During the year the WPNSW Office also farewelled Ash once again saw tight competition from participating teams.