2006 – 2007Annual Report

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ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED

(FOUNDED 20 APRIL, 1887, INCORPORATED 15 JANUARY, 1996)

Postal Address: PO Box 595, Sydney Markets, NSW 2129Street Address: Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre,

Edwin Flack Drive, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127

Telephone: (02) 9746 1122Facsimile: (02) 9746 1168Email: info@nswathletics.org.auWebsite: www.nswathletics.org.au

Company Information 1

Directors’ Profiles 2

Chairman’s Report 3

CEO’s Report 4

Directors’ Report 6

Statement of Financial Performance 9

Statement of Financial Position 10

Statement of Cash Flows 11

Notes to the Financial Statements 12

Independent Audit Report 17

Compilation Report 18

Detailed Profit and Loss 19

Competition Advisory Panel 20

Development Advisory Panel 22

Membership Advisory Panel 28

Marketing Advisory Panel 29

Officials Advisory Panel 30

ANSW Awards 31

Life Members 32

Merit Award Holders 32

Membership Statistics 34

Emerging Athlete Program 38

2005 – 2006 NSW Championships 43

NSW Roll of Honour 52

CONTENTS

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COMPANY INFORMATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORSJohn Patchett (Chairman)Peter BromleyElizabeth MillerBetty MoorePhillip O’HaraMichael O’MaraGordon WindeyerMark Rosenberg (Appointed 15 February, 2007)

STANDARDS COMMITTEEBetty MooreAndrew MatthewsTim McGrathDan Suchy

ADVISORY PANELSCompetitionNicole Boegman-Stewart (Chairperson)Neil BarnettGrant CremerPaul HallamMary MacalusoStuart PattersonDan SuchyIan WhiteConvenor: Andrew Matthews (Competition Manager)

Competition AdvisersRenee CassellRod GibbKen GreenMark JohnstonAndrew MurphyJorg ProbstMax Wilkinson

Development Melinda Gainsford-TaylorTrevor HinwoodPaul StenhouseDavid TarbottonGareth WatkinsRon WhiteAmy WintersConvernor: Bronwyn Ellis (Development Officer)

OfficialsPeter Reynolds (Chair) Rob BlackadderGraham Dwight Janelle EldridgeMary Fein Caroline HallNeil Hinton Jill HuxleyMary Macaluso Geoffrey MartinAndrew Matthews Heather MitchellRobert Mitchell Alan MillsAnthony Okulicz Ron Richter

MembershipDavid ArchboldLes CarterGreg DoyleMax WilkinsonKatherine RaeConvenor: Tim McGrath (Administration & Communication Manager)

MarketingPeter Bromley (Chairperson)Richard BatterleyTim McGrathDavid NaylorMark RosenbergGeorge ToemoeGordon WindeyerConvenor: Greg Doyle (Chief Executive Officer)

AthleteNot appointed

STAFFChief Executive Officer: Greg DoyleFinancial Controller: Richard RoachCompetition Manager: Lennon Wicks (Resigned 8 May, 2006)

Andrew Matthews (Appointed 8 May, 2006)

Administration & Communication Manager: Justin Shumack (Resigned August, 2006)

Administration & Communication Manager: Tim McGrath (Appointed 21 August, 2006)

Operations Coordinator: Andrew Matthews (Resigned 8 May, 2006)

Competition Officer: Jessica Fry (Appointed June, 2006; Resigned 30 March, 2007)

Development Officer: Christine Gates (Resigned 31 March, 2007)

P/T Administration Officer: Ali Dawson (Resigned July, 2006)

IT Consultant: Ashley McMahon

OFFICE VOLUNTEERSRegistrations: Vilis Gravitis, Merv DaviesArchives: Ron Richter

HONORARY POSITIONSConstitution Officer: Peter LucasSolicitor: Geoffrey Adelstien

AUDITOR DFK Laurence Varney

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CHAIRMAN:JOHN PATCHETT – SYDNEY PACIFIC ATHLETICS CLUB • Retired• CEO, Athletics NSW 1997-2001• Deputy State Manager NSW, Legal & General Insurance 1989-1997• National Development Manager, L&G 1987-1989• State Manager (Qld), L&G 1984-1989• Vice President, Sydney Pacific Athletics Club• Level 4 sprints/hurdles coach• NSW Athletic League (pro) athlete 1968-1973

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

GORDON WINDEYER – UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY ATHLETICS CLUB• Retired• Formerly founding executive director of private equity firm Catalyst

Investment Managers Pty Limited• Holds a BEc (Syd), Dip Fin Mgt (UNE).• Founding Director of Athletics NSW Ltd.• Commonwealth Games High Jump representative in 1974 and

1978. Gold Medallist in 1974.• World Cup representative in 1977 for High Jump, finishing 7th.• Australian Track & Field Champion for High Jump in 1976, 1977

and1978.

MICHAEL O’MARA – BANKSTOWN SPORTS ATHLETICS CLUB• Business Analyst, Railcorp.• Former Chairman of Sydney Corporate Cup.• Former Chairman of Athletics NSW Competition Advisory Panel.• Ticketing Manager for 1996 World Junior Championships held in

Sydney.• Member of Press Operations Team (Athletics) at Sydney 2000

Olympic Games and member of Technical Information Centre Team(Athletics) for Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games.

• Current Winter Captain of Bankstown Sports Senior Athletics Cluband a member on their executive for fourteen (14) years.

• Athletics NSW Technical Official

PHIL O’HARA – UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY ATHLETICS CLUB• Director, Northrop Engineers Pty Ltd, Consulting Engineers with

offices in Sydney, Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong and Terrigal.• Holds BE (Syd), FIE Aust, CP Eng• Athletics Manager, Training and Warm-up for Sydney 2000 Olympic

Games• Chairman, Local Organising Committee of the 1996 World Junior

Athletics Championships• Chairman, Local Organising Committee of Sydney Athletics Grand

Prix 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 & 2003• Chairman, Local Organising Committee of Australian Athletics

Championships 1994, 1995, 1996, 2004 & 2005, 2006.• Vice President Sydney University Athletics Club

PETER BROMLEY – UTS NORTHERN SUBURBS ATHLETICS CLUB• General Manager – LJ Hooker Financial Services, Australia and New

Zealand• Holds a BBus (UTS) – Major in Marketing and specialisation in Public

Relations.• NSW representative in both Track & Field and Cross Country.• NSW 1500m Champion in 1975. • Founding member of Gosford Athletics Club. Former member of

Ku-ring-gai Athletics Club, Western Suburbs Athletics Club andSydney Pacific Athletics Club.

• Member of UTS Northern Suburbs Athletics Club.

BETTY MOORE – RYDE ATHLETICS CENTRE • Retired• Former Manager of Consulting Analytical Laboratory 1984-1999.• Project Officer in Intellectual Property Management 2001-2003.• Former executive member, Girls’ Brigade NSW and NSW Duke of

Edinburgh’s Award Committee.• Holds MSc (Syd), Grad.Dip.Ch.Studies (Morling College), MRACI,

C.Chem • Won two Commonwealth Games silver medals and created a world

record in the 80m Hurdles in 1962. Also a UK and European 100mand Relay record holder.

• Involved in athletics for more than 30 years, as a Level 4 Coach,technical official, team manager of NSW and Australian teams andBoard member.

• Technical Official 2000 Olympic Games, NPA to Great Britain Chefde Mission, 2000 Paralympic Games.

ELIZABETH MILLER –RANDWICK-BOTANY HARRIERS• Athletics Coach, Kincoppal Rose Bay• Teacher at Waverley College 1990-1997• CBA Graduate Scheme 1987-1990• Holds BA (Hons) (Syd), Dip. Ed (Secondary) (Syd)• World Cross Country representative 1992, 1997, 2001• World Cup representative in 1500m 1989, 1992• Ekiden Relay representative 1988, 1998, 1999• State and National Titles held 1978-2001

MARK ROSENBERG – UNIVERSITY OF NSW ATHLETICS CLUB• General Manager, Marketing, Sales & Communications, Sydney

Olympic Park Authority• Holds LLM (U.Penn), MMgt (Macq), LLB (UNSW), BA (UNSW)• World Cup representative in 4x400m 1989• World University Games representative in 200m and 400m 1985

DIRECTORS’ PROFILES

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

The success of any organisation will beperiodically determined by itsstakeholders who, in the case of ANSW, arethe clubs. They will eventually have thefinal say through their actions as to whatstructures and actions will be acceptableand the time frame behind theirimplementation. We are a non profit, statesporting organisation competing in asporting arena where new entities are

formed every year, in order to capture the patronage of the public. It istherefore of paramount importance to provide the best possibleservices to stay ahead of the pack and more particularly to deliverstrategies and programmes which compliment our club structure andpermit clubs to grow and thus improve competition and developmentopportunities.

It was primarily for these reasons that last year we introduced the“Clubs on Track” programme, which provided a template for criticalappraisal of club activities in order to highlight areas which perhapsneeded some more attention. Many clubs embraced the concept andreturned the questionnaire, allowing us to rank them into gold, silver orbronze status. Gold clubs received a financial benefit which could beused to assist in the running of their club and hopefully act as anincentive for other clubs to acquire gold status.

That was the first step in an ongoing process to improve the internalstructure of clubs.

The board believes that this program should play a major role in therationalisation and development of our sport and is committed torolling out the next stage in forthcoming months.

Another pleasing financial result was accomplished; aided by a lessthan budgeted relocation expense, an unexpected increase tosponsorship, entry fees from increased participation and a higher rateof return on investments. The board is very keen to maintain thepractice of delivering surplus budgets and, given normal tradingconditions, this approach should continue. We have a diligent androbust board who continue to question financial matters and evaluateopportunities as they may arise whilst still ensuring that our keybusiness functions are not compromised.

The on-line services delivered through our partnership with the IMGCorporation were recently extended to include registration and I ampleased to say that some twenty clubs have already availed themselvesof this time saving service. It is envisaged that eventually all clubs andathletes will support this initiative.

Greg Doyle has now entered his sixth year as CEO and continues to steerthe organisation in a positive and innovative manner. His managementof our affairs compliments his professionalism and dedication whichhave been underlined by the recent agreement reached with LittleAthletics regarding the joint funding of a Regional Athletics officer to belocated in the Hunter and Central Coast regions. This is a real stepforward for athletics and hopefully the first of many joint ventures.

The modest increase in registrations confirms the trend from last yearbut numbers remain our biggest challenge. A study was undertakento look into the feasibility of re-structuring two of our country regionsin an attempt to bolster membership and competition and give localareas more ownership of their operations. This is still a work in progressbut some headway has been made.

It is well known that the population is working longer hours andrecreational habits are changing; to the extent that people are notcommitting to long term involvement in activities, especially organisedsport.We may have to design a completely new competition structureto capture the interests of a new membership base.

The re-location of the ANSW office to Homebush was a majoroperation which fortunately had little disruption to our business. Ourpresence will give us direct access to school carnivals and the chanceto market the advantages of becoming a member of a club.

Our elite junior athletes continue to outperform their oldercounterparts but unfortunately the same old problem of retainingthem through their later teens and into their twenties remains. I believewe must radically change our approach to high performance andestablish a fund to support elite junior athletes who show outstandingpotential. The fund would target the top twenty to thirty rankedathletes and would provide sufficient support to allow training to betheir prime objective. We intend presenting a proposal to AthleticsAustralia before the end of the year.

The second “National Series Meet” was conducted in January and thesuccess of this meet has prompted us to make it a permanent fixtureon the calendar and elevate its status to a new level. We plan to makethis event so attractive to athletes that it will become one of theshowcase meets of the year.

In conclusion I would once again like to thank our officials, volunteers,club administrators and athletes who have worked so tirelessly insupport of our sport. To our sponsors: The Australian Institute ofMathematics, Resi Mortgage Corporation, Skins CompressionGarments and Kings Track & Field, thank you for your continued faith;your contribution has made a huge impact on the continued viabilityand growth of our sport.

John Patchett

Chairman

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It gives me great pleasure to provide toyou my Chief Executive’s report for theyear ended 31 March, 2007.

Athletics NSW continued to providequality service, value and programs tomembers, with our activities recognizedby our peers. Testimony to this beingAthletics NSW as a finalist in the‘Organisation of the Year’ category at theannual NSW Sports Federation Awards.

After ongoing discussions with the Sydney Olympic Park Authority,Athletics NSW entered into a tenancy agreement at Sydney OlympicPark Athletics Centre. This relocation is welcome; from both acompetition and development perspective. It will not only provideconvenience for the conduct of competitions but also provide AthleticsNSW with the opportunity to directly converse with venue hirers,particularly schools and associated school sporting associations.

The trading outcome for the year shows a robust surplus of $51,202with the Balance Sheet remaining strong. Continued improved liquidityprovided the foundation for increased investment in the sport. AsAthletics NSW continues to develop the business of Athletics, it isimperative that we continue to implement responsible financialmanagement in all aspects of the business, that will achieve long termfinancial stability and independence; as well as maximizing financialinvestment into the sport. Such a framework will position the sport forfuture generations of athletes and indeed ‘make a difference’.

We acknowledge the valuable contribution that our sponsors providedto our activities and operations. In particular, The Australian Instituteof Mathematics (principal sponsor), Resi Mortgage Corporation(Summer Club Premiership Series and the Sydney Track Classic), SkinsCompression Garments (Winter Club Premiership Series and EmergingAthlete Program) and Kings Track & Field (‘Clubs on Track’). In addition,we are grateful for the valuable financial support provided by the NSWDepartment of Tourism Sport & Recreation under the ‘SportsDevelopment Program’ and ‘Project Based Grants Scheme’ .

Although it is pleasing to note that total annual registrations slightlyincreased for the second consecutive year, we must address theongoing challenge to grow athlete membership. To increase ourregistration base, it is imperative that Athletics New South Wales fostersa network of vibrant, relevant and effective affiliated clubs, constantlystriving to service the needs of their members and engaging their localcommunities. Athletics NSW believes that the successfulimplementation of Clubs on Track, a model club policy incorporating aquality assurance framework, will encourage affiliated clubs tocontinually find new ways to improve in the identified areas of‘membership’, ‘administration’, ‘competition & events’, ‘coaching &officiating’ and ‘marketing & promotion’.

This implementation of Clubs on Track proved to be a feature of theyear. All clubs were required to complete a Clubs on Track EvaluationReport and subsequently ranked into one of four bands - Gold, Silver,

Bronze and Green. Both Gold and Silver ranked clubs were eligible toaccess various reward packages, totaling $30,000, through the ‘Get, Set, Go!Scheme’. Clubs on Track will remain a continued development high priority.

Athletics NSW provided a menu of participation and athletedevelopment programs to its members and the wider community.These activities provided all NSW athletes with the greatest possibleopportunity to progress as far as their talent, dedication and desire cantake them. Programs and activities included the Emerging AthleteProgram (EAP), ‘Teen Athletics’, the Secondary Schools Knockout,Indigenous Sport Program and the Active NESB Youth Athletics Project– ‘Have a Go!’ A highlight of the upcoming year will be the employmentof a jointly funded Athletics NSW and Little Athletics Association NSW(LAANSW) Regional Athletics Officer based in the Hunter and CentralCoast. The Officer will focus on three priorities - school programs,establishing and maintaining links between Centres and Athletics NSWclubs and facilitating the delivery of competitions in conjunction withlocal clubs/centres and relevant advisory groups.

In any business, the relationships formed between partners are thekeys to success and this is the reason why Athletics NSW is committedto a partnership approach with our membership and stakeholders.Athletics NSW entered into Service Agreements with Athletics Australia(MoU), LAANSW (‘Teen Athletics’ and ‘Start to Finish’ – Club LinkageProject), NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS), Sydney Running Festival, NSWMasters Association and NSW Athletics League.

NSWIS continues to set challenging targets under the Track and FieldService Level Agreement and the Emerging Athlete Program (EAP)Service Level Agreement. The Joint Management Committees ensurethat objectives and targeted outcomes are reviewed and a clear focusis maintained. Special mention must be given to NSWIS Track & Fieldprogram co-ordinator Nicole Boegman and recently appointed EAPco-ordinator David Tarbotton for their efforts.

The coming year will see Athletics NSW not only consolidate suchworking relationships but additionally focus on collaboration withgovernment and their agencies to address planned facilitydevelopment and maintenance and work in conjunction with AthleticsAustralia and the Australian Track & Field Coaches Association(AT&FCA) to foster accessible coach education.

To meet the needs of our athletes and clubs, Athletics NSW iscommitted to the provision of a varied and relevant annualcompetition calendar of events. Whilst it may not be possible to satisfyall of our membership, the Competition Advisory Panel has committedenormous amounts of time and energy to introducing a competitioncalendar and program of events to achieve a heightened level ofmember satisfaction. Athletics NSW will continue to pro-activelyrespond to member feedback, with the fundamental aim to increaseathlete participation in competitions. A special thank you to thoseclubs who hosted Resi Club Premiership Series and our WinterPremiership Series meets (incorporating cross country / road running/race walking). The efforts and seemingly ever increasing commitmentof the officials, volunteers and administrators from these clubs ensuresthe success of all such events.

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Spectators who attended the 2006 Australian All Schools & YouthAthletics Championships (7-10 December), 2007 Sydney Track Classic(National Series Meet, 13 January) and the 2007 Sydney Telstra A-Series(17 February) at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre, witnessed someexciting athletics in their backyard. Special acknowledgement goes tothose NSW officials and volunteers who gave their time and to theLocal Organising Committee of each who ensured the efficientconduct and success of the championships. Athletics NSW willcontinue to pursue the conduct of national competitions in NSW, asthe conduct of such can only assist local athletes on their journey toachieving international success, as well as promoting athletics to thewider community.

To recognize the achievements of athletes, clubs, coaches andadministrators, Athletics NSW conducted its second AwardsPresentation Dinner at Sydney Rowing Club. The evening proved onceagain to be an outstanding success with over two hundred inattendance and Nick Moore as the master of ceremonies. This activitywill remain a permanent fixture on the Athletics NSW calendar.

We continued to consolidate and expand eCommerce practices aimedat further improving communication and administrative efficiencywithin the organization. Members now have the ability to completeonline competition entries and club registrations

Athletics New South Wales acknowledges the priceless and essentialcontribution that officials and other volunteers make to athleticcompetitions week in and week out. Their task in many ways isthankless, nevertheless critical for the conduct of our competitions. Toour dedicated team of Advisory Panel members representing‘Membership’, ‘Marketing’, ‘Competition’, ‘Officials’ and ‘Development’,who avail their time for the betterment of athletics statewide, a sincerethank-you.

To help address the decline in active technical officials, the Officials’Advisory Panel implemented a ‘Recruiting & Retaining Officials Policy’that incorporated the production of a” Where Can I help?” promotionalflyer. This policy aims to provide strategies for the recruitment,retention, accreditation and acknowledgement of officials andvolunteers. It will remain a focus of this group during the coming year.

We continue to receive the services of a host of office volunteers suchas Vilis Gravitis, and Mervyn Davies who provide enormous support tothe organization. Their dedication and commitment is valued andappreciated by all staff. Peter Lucas (Constitution Officer & SpecialAwards Committee) and Geoffrey Adelstein (Honorary Solicitor)continue to provide outstanding service to the organization.

A number of staff changes occurred throughout the year. Tim McGrathwas appointed as the Administration & Communications Manager,whilst Andrew Matthews was promoted to Competition Manager. Thefollowing staff departed the organization; Lennon Wicks (CompetitionManager), Justin Shumack (Administration & CommunicationsManager), Christine Gates (Development Officer) and Jessica Fry(Competition Officer). All of the above mentioned staff, as well asAshley McMahon (IT Consultant) have ensured the company’s success;

largely due to their enthusiasm, professionalism, expertise andwillingness to ‘get the job done’. A special mention to FinancialController, Richard Roach who expertly handled our accountingfunctions, ensuring that Athletics New South Wales accounts areprofessionally managed and reported to the Board in a concise andtransparent manner.

I would like to place on record my sincere appreciation to the Board ofDirectors, who throughout the year provided vigilant corporategovernance, as well as support and advice to management. ParticularlyI thank our Chairman, John Patchett for his wise counsel. It is a pleasureto work with a Board that is both truly professional in nature and keepsits ‘finger on the pulse’ of the members that they represent.

The ensueing year will see Athletics NSW continue to position the sportfor future generations, whilst upholding our continued commitmentto work with members, coaches, the community, Athletics Australia andstakeholders to lead a coordinated effort in providing quality athleticservices throughout New South Wales.

Gregory P. Doyle

Chief Executive Officer

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FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORTAthletics NSW delivered a surplus of $51,202 for the year ended 31stMarch 2007. Significant in this result was a one-off relocation expenseof $14,341(from Wentworth Park to SOPAC) and 'Clubs on Track'expenditure of $43,185. The strong financial result in light of the abovementioned expenditures was in a large part due to a substantialincrease in corporate sponsorship, most notably by the AustralianInstitute of Mathematics. This sponsorship enabled Athletics NSW toinvest in a number of initiatives not previously possible in the absenceof such sponsorship levels. The financial result was also assisted by theorganization continuing to secure an office rental agreement atdiscounted market rates.

This year’s financial performance has resulted in the net assets of theorganization exceeding $400,000 for the first time, nearly double thenet assets of five years ago. The strengthened balance sheet of theorganization has enabled the Board of Athletics NSW to budgetexpenditure in 2007/08 at a higher proportion of income than inprevious years. The Board has targeted Clubs on Track, regionaldevelopment and competition improvements to receive increasedinvestment in 2007/08, whilst still maintaining existing spending levelsin other key areas of the sport.

Director:

Gordon WindeyerDated this 17 day of May ‘06

Your directors present their report on the company for the financialyear ended 31 March 2007

GENERAL INFORMATION

DirectorsThe names of the directors in office at any time during the year are:John Patchett, Peter Bromley, Betty Moore, Philip O'Hara, MichaelO'Mara, Gordon Windmeyer, Elizabeth Miller, Mark Rosenberg(Appointed: 15/02/2007)Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to thedate of this report unless otherwise stated.

Principal ActivitiesThe principal activities of Athletics NSW Limited during the financialyear included promotion and organisation of athletic events.No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred duringthe year.

BUSINESS REVIEW

Operating ResultsThe profit of Athletics NSW Limited after providing for income taxamounted to $ 51,202 .

Dividends paid or declared No dividends were paid or declared since the start of the financial year.No recommendation for payment of dividends has been made.

Review of operationsA review of the operations of company during the financial year andthe results of those operations show the company continued toengage in its principle activity, the results of which are disclosed in theattached financial statements.

PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF COMPANY

No Leave or proceedingsNo person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings onbehalf of the company or intervene in any proceedings to which thecompany is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalfof the company for all or any part of those proceedings.The company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year.

OPTIONS

No options granted or outstandingNo options over issued shares or interests in the company weregranted during or since the end of the financial year and there wereno options outstanding at the date of this report.INDEMNIFYING OFFICERS OR AUDITORS

Insurance premiums paid for directorsInsurance premiums have been paid to insure each of the directorsagainst liabilities for costs and expenses incurred by them in defendingany legal proceedings arising out of their conduct while acting in thecapacity of director of the company, other than conduct involving awilful breach of duty in relation to the company.

OTHER ITEMS

Significant Changes in State of Affairs No significant changes in Athletics NSW Limited's state of affairsoccurred during the financial year.

Adoption of Australian Equivalents to IFRSAs a result of the introduction of Australian equivalents to InternationalFinancial Reporting Standards (AIFRS), the company's financial reporthas been prepared in accordance with those Standards. Areconciliation of adjustments arising on the transition to AIFRS isincluded on Note to this report.

After balance date events No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financialyear which significantly affected or may significantly affect theoperations of the company, the results of those operations or the stateof affairs of the company in future financial years.

Environmental IssuesThe company's operations are not regulated by any significantenvironmental regulation under a law of the Commonwealth or of astate or territory

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Meetings of DirectorsThe meetings of directors (including director committee meetings)were held during the year. The attendance by each director during theyear was as follows:

Directors' MeetingNumber Number

eligible to attend attendedJohn Patchett 5 5Peter Bromley 5 4Betty Moore 5 5Phillip O'Hara 5 4Michael O'Mara 5 5Gordon Windmeyer 5 5Elizabeth Miller 5 3Mark Rosenberg 0 0

AUDITORS INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required undersection 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out at page 4.Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors:

John Patchett31st May 2007

Gordon Windmeyer31st May 2007

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the yearended 31 March 2007 there have been:(i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as setout in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and(ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct inrelation to the audit.

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D F K L A U R E N C E V A R N E YChar te red Accoun tan t s

ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED

ABN 11 330 775 869

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 31 March 2007 there have been:

(i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 inrelation to the audit; and

(ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

Steven Heller DFK Laurence VarnayChartered Accountants

31st May 2007Sydney

Level 7 131 York Street NSW2000PO Box Q819 QVB NSW 1230Telephone: 02 9264 5400 A member firm of DFK International

Facsimile: 02 9264 9294 A worldwide association of independent

email: office@dfksydney.com accounting firms and business advisors

Liability Limited by the Acccountants Scheme, appprovedunder the Professional Standards Act. 1994 (NSW)

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Notes 2007 2006

$ $

Revenue 2 750,276 667,343

Other income 2 28,384 26,904

Raw materials and consumables used (44,214) (28,929)

Employee benefits expense (289,750) (284,974)

Depreciation, amortisation and impairments (15,855) (13,859)

Other expenses (377,639) (334,814)

Profit before income tax 51,202 31,671

Income tax expense 1(l) - -

Profit attributable to members 51,202 31,671

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2007 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN 11 330 775 869

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Notes 2007 2006 $ $

ASSETS Current assetsCash and cash equivalents 3 439,019 414,802Trade and other receivables 4 14,723 9,547Inventories 5 - 4,584Other current assets 6 1,158 1,376Total Current Assets 454,900 430,309

Non-current assetsProperty, plant and equipment 7 49,347 22,234Total Non-current Assets 49,347 22,234

TOTAL ASSETS 504,247 452,543

LIABILITIESCurrent liabilitiesTrade and other payables 8 46,711 36,575Short-term provisions 9 20,881 20,021Other current liabilities 10 33,150 43,645TOTAL LIABILITIES 100,742 100,241NET ASSETS 403,505 352,302

EQUITYReserves 36,963 36,963Retained earnings 366,542 315,339TOTAL EQUITY 403,505 352,302

2007 Notes Retained Earnings Asset Revaluation Total $ Reserve $ $

Balance at 1 April 2006 315,340 36,963 352,303Profit attributable to members 51,202 - 51,202Subtotal 51,202 - 51,202Balance at 31 March 2007 366,542 36,963 403,505

2006Balance at 1 April 2005 283,670 36,963 320,633Profit attributable to members 31,670 - 31,670Subtotal 31,670 - 31,670Balance at 31 March 2006 315,340 36,963 352,303

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2007 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN 11 330 775 869

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITYFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2007 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN 11 330 775 869

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2007 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN 11 330 775 869

Notes 2007 2006 $ $

Cash Flow From Operating ActivitiesReceipts from customers 519,328 529,823Payments to suppliers and employees (707,765) (671,188)Interest received 28,384 26,904Operating sponsorship and grant receipts 225,772 135,901Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 12 65,719 21,440

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment 13,621 -Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (55,126) (3,435)Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (41,505) (3,435)

Net increase (decreases) in cash held 24,214 18,005Cash at beginning of financial year 414,805 396,800Cash at end of financial year 3 439,019 414,805

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NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

General informationThe financial report is a general purpose financial report that has beenprepared in accordance with Accounting Standards, Urgent Issues GroupInterpretations, other authoritative pronouncements of the AustralianAccounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001.

Athletics NSW Limited is a company limited by guarantee, incorporatedand domiciled in Australia

The financial report of Athletics NSW Limited complies with all Australianequivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS) intheir entirety.

The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adoptedby the company in the preparation of the financial report. The accountingpolicies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.

(a) Basis of PreparationThe financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and isbased on historical costs modified by the revaluation of selectednoncurrent assets, financial assets and financial liabilities for which thefair value basis of accounting has been applied.

(b) Cash and Cash EquivalentsCash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at callwith banks, other shortterm highly liquid investments with originalmaturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bankoverdrafts are shown within shortterm borrowings in current liabilitieson the balance sheet.

(c) InventoriesInventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value.The cost of manufactured products includes direct materials, direct

labour and an appropriate portion of variable and fixed overheads.Overheads are applied on the basis of normal operating capacity. Costsare assigned on the basis of weighted average costs.

(d) Property, Plant and EquipmentEach class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fairvalue less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation andimpairment losses.

i Plant and equipmentPlant and equipment are measured on the cost basis.

ii DepreciationThe depreciable amount of all fixed assets including buildings andcapitalised leased assets, but excluding freehold land, is depreciatedon a straightline basis over their useful lives to the companycommencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leaseholdimprovements are depreciated over the shorter of either the unexpiredperiod of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.

iii Depreciation ratesThe depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:

Motor Vehicles 25%Office Equipment 20%Sporting Equipment 33%

The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjustedif appropriate, at each balance sheet date.

(e) Employee BenefitsProvision is made for the company's liability for employee benefitsarising from services rendered by employees to balance date.Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year havebeen measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilityis settled, plus related oncosts. Employee benefits payable later thanone year have been measured at present value of the estimated futurecash outflows to be made for those benefits.

(f) ProvisionsProvisions are recognised when the group has a legal or constructiveobligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that anoutflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can bereliably measured.

(g) Goods and Services Tax (GST)Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount ofGST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable fromthe Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST isrecognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of anitem of the expense. Receivables and payables in the balance sheetare shown inclusive of GST.

Cash flows are presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis,except for the GST component of investing and financing activities,which are disclosed as operating cash flows.

(h) RevenueInterest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking intoaccount the interest rates applicable to the financial assets.

Revenue from the rendering of services is recognised upon the deliveryof the service to the customers.

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

(i) Government GrantsGovernment grants are recognised at fair value where there isreasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all grantconditions will be met. Grants relating to expense items are recognisedas income over the periods necessary to match the grant to the coststhey are compensating. Grants relating to assets are credited todeferred income at fair value and are credited to income over theexpected useful life of the asset on a straightline basis.

(j) LeasesLease payments for operating leases, where substantially all of the risksand benefits remain with the lessor, are charges as expenses in theperiods in which they are incurred.

(k) Comparative FiguresWhen required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures havebeen adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the currentfinancial year.

(l) Income TaxThe company is exempt from income tax under provisions of Section23(g)(iii) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, as amended.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2007 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN 11 330 775 869

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Notes 2007 2006 $ $

NOTE 2: REVENUE Sale of goods 54,892 49,742Services revenue 441,348 452,680Interest received 28,384 26,904Sporting equipment hire 28,264 29,020Sponsorships and grants receipts 225,772 135,901Total Revenue 778,660 694,247

NOTE 3: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTSCash on hand 1,391 1,712Cash at bank 49,647 30,511Shortterm bank deposits 387,981 382,579

439,019 414,802Reconciliation of CashCash at the end of the financial year as shown in the cash flow statement is reconciled to items in the balance sheet as follows:Cash and cash equivalents 439,019 414,802

439,019 414,802NOTE 4: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLESCURRENTTrade receivables 15,723 10,547Provision for impairment of receivables (1,000) (1,000)

14,723 9,547NOTE 5: INVENTORIESCURRENTAt CostFinished goods - 4,584

- 4,584NOTE 6: OTHER ASSETSCURRENTPrepayments 1,158 1,376

1,158 1,376NOTE 7: PROPERTY PLANT AND EQUIPMENTOffice EquipmentAt cost 42,322 45,777Less accumulated depreciation (34,822) (39,548)Total office equipment 7,500 6,229

Motor VehiclesAt cost 54,409 22,506Less accumulated depreciation (21,320) (16,620)Total motor vehicles 33,089 5,886

Sporting EquipmentAt cost 103,932 99,058Less accumulated depreciation (95,174) (88,939)Total Sporting Equipment 8,758 10,119

Total property, plant and equipment 49,347 22,234

Movements in Carrying Amounts Office Equipment $ Motor Vehicles $ Sporting Equipment $ Total $Balance at the beginning of year 6,229 5,886 10,119 22,234Additions 8,445 41,807 4,874 55,126Disposals (2,254) (9,904) - (12,158)Depreciation (4,920) (4,700) (6,235) (15,855)Carrying amount at the end of year 7,500 33,089 8,758 49,347

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Notes 2007 2006 $ $

NOTE 8: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLESCURRENTUnsecured liabilitiesTrade payables 22,878 15,562GST payable (7,414) (5,631)Accrued expense 15,551 16,200Other payables 15,696 10,444

46,711 36,575

NOTE 9: PROVISIONSProvision for Annual Leave 20,881 20,021Total Provisions 20,881 20,021

NOTE 10: OTHER LIABILITIESDeferred Income 33,150 43,645Total 33,150 43,645

NOTE 11: RESERVESAsset Revaluation Reserve

The asset revaluation reserve records revaluations of non current assets.

NOTE 12: CASH FLOW INFORMATIONReconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with Profit after Income TaxNet income/loss for the period 51,202 31,670Cash flows excluded from profit attributable to operating activitiesNoncash flows in profitDepreciation 15,855 13,859Net gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment (1,465) -changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of purchase and disposal of subsidiaries

(Increase)/decrease in trade and term receivables (5,176) (4,319)(Increase)/decrease in prepayments 218 3,140(Increase)/decrease in inventories 4,584 374Increase/(decrease) in trade payables and accruals (360) (24,251)Increase/(decrease) in provisions 860 967Cashflow from operations 65,718 21,440

NOTE 13: MEMBERS' GUARANTEEThe company is limited by guarantee. If the company is wound up, the Constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximumof $50 each towards any outstanding obligations of the company. At 31 March 2007 the number of members was 98 (2006: 97).

NOTE 14: CAPITATION FEESAs part of the Memorandum of Understanding between Athletics Australia and Athletics NSW, a capitation levy of $4,139 was paid to AthleticsAustralia, which was then rebated back to Athetics NSW upon fulfilling the requirements set out in the Memorandum of Understanding.

NOTE 15: NATIONAL INSURANCE PROGRAMAs part of the Memorandum of Understanding between Athletics NSW and Athletics Australia, the National Insurance Program provided by AthleticsAustralia to Athletics NSW was valued at $43,193. In contrast to the treatment of Capitation Fees under the Memorandum of Understanding, thereis not a physical transaction of monies between Athletics NSW and Athletics Australia regarding the provision of the National Insurance Program.The value of the National Insurance Program is therefore not recorded in the company's accounts..

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NOTE 16: FUNDS HELD IN TRUSTIn 1989, the committee responsible for the administration of the Athletes Games Fund transferred responsibility for the administration of the fundto the company on the basis that monies are invested to provide income and that donations be made to Olympic and Commonwealth GamesApppeals when required and where NSW athletes have been selected as competitors.In 2000, the company accepted management of the Centenary Trust. The Centenary Trust was established in 1988 to earn income to be used in theestablishment of grants, scholarships and awards to specifically develop and nurture athletics talent in NSW.From time to time the company receives money from various sources in respect of certain atheletes. These funds are held in a dedicated bankaccount and distributed to athletes in accordance with the guidelines of the Trust.The total funds held in trustr as at the 31st day of March 2007 amounted to: $155,668.

NOTE 17: DIRECTORS REMUNERATIONIncome paid or payable or otherwise made available, to the directors of the company from the company and related entities during the currentfinancial year was $NIL (2006:$NIL).

NOTE 18: CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING POLICY(a) Accounting Standards Issued/AmendedThe following Australian Accounting Standards issued or amended and are applicable to the company but not yet effective and have not beenadopted in preparation of the financial statements at reporting dateAASB Amendment AASB Standard Affected Nature of change in Application Date Application Date

Accounting Policy & Impact of the Standard for the Company20055 AASB 1: Firsttime Adoption of AIFRS No change, no impact 1 January 2006 1 July 2006

AASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement

200506 AASB 3: Business Combinations No change, no impact 1 January 2006 1 July 2006200510 AASB 139: Financial Instruments:

Recognition and Measurement No change, no impact 1 January 2007 1 July 2007AASB 101: Presentation of Financial StatementsAASB 114: Segment ReportingAASB 117: LeasesAASB 133: Earnings Per ShareAASB 139: Financial InstrumentsAASB 1: Firsttime Adoption of AIFRSAASB 4: Insurance ContractsAASB 1023: General Insurance ContractsAASB 1038: Life Insurance Contracts

New Standard AASB 7: Financial Instruments: Disclosure No change, no impact 1 January 2007 1 July 2007

(b) Accounting Standards Issued but not ApplicableAll other pending Standards issued between the previous financial report and the current reporting dates have no application to the company.AASB Amendment AASB Standard Affected20043 AASB 1: Firsttime Adoption of AIFRS

AASB 101: Presentation of Financial StatementsAASB 124: Related Party Disclosures

20051 AASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement20052 AASB 1023: General Insurance Contracts20054 AASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement

AASB 132: Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation20059 AASB 4: Insurance Contracts

AASB 1023: General Insurance ContractsAASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and MeasurementAASB 132: Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation

20061 AASB 121: The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange RatesNew Standard AASB 119: Employee Benefits: December 2004

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NOTE 19: ASSOCIATION DETAILSRegistered office

The registered office of the company is:Athletics NSW LimitedSydney Olympic Park Athletics CentreEdwin Flack DriveHOMEBUSH NSW 2127

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

The directors of the company declare that:

1. The financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 6 to 19, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and:(a) comply with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and(b) give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 31 March 2007 and of the performance for the year ended on that date

of the company.

2. In the directors' opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they becomedue and payable.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

Director Director John Patchett Gordon Windmeyer

Dated 31st May 2007

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ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED

ABN 11 330 775 869

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT

TO THE MEMBERS OF ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED

ScopeWe have audited financial report of Athletics NSW Limited for the financial year ended 31 March 2007 as setout on pages 6 to 16.The financial report includes the financial statements at the year's end or from time to time during the financialyear. The company's directors are responsible for the financial report. We have conducted an independentaudit of this financial report in order to express an opinion on it to the members of the company.Our audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards to provide reasonableassurance whether the financial report is free of material misstatement. Our procedures includedexamination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financialreport, and the evaluation of accounting policies and significant accounting estimates. These procedureshave been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the financial report is presentedfairly in accordance with Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirementsin Australia and statutory requirements so as to present a view which is consistent with our understandingof the company's financial position and performance as represented by the results of their operations andtheir cash flows.The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.IndependenceIn conducting our audit, we followed the applicable independence requirements of Australian professionaland ethical pronouncements and the Corporations Act 2001.In accordance with ASIC Class order 05/83, we declare to the best of our knowledge and belief that theauditor's independence declaration as set out in the financial report has not changed as at the date ofproviding our audit opinion.Audit OpinionIn our opinion, the financial report of Athletics NSW Limited is in accordance with:(a) the Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i) giving a true and fair view of the company's financial position as at 31 March 2007 and of theirperformance for the year ended on that date; and

(ii) complying with Accounting Standards in Australia and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and

(b) other mandatory professional reporting requirements in Australia.

Steven Heller DFK LAURENCE VARNAY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTSLevel 7, 131 YORK STREET SYDNEY NSW 200031st May 2007

Level 7 131 York Street NSW2000PO Box Q819 QVB NSW 1230Telephone: 02 9264 5400 A member firm of DFK International

Facsimile: 02 9264 9294 A worldwide association of independent

email: office@dfksydney.com accounting firms and business advisors

Liability Limited by the Acccountants Scheme, appprovedunder the Professional Standards Act. 1994 (NSW)

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ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED

ABN 11 330 775 869

COMPILATION REPORTFor the Year Ended 31 March 2007

The specific purpose for which the attached special purpose financial report, being the Profit & LossAccount, has been prepared is for the confidential use of the directors and members. Accounting Standardsand other mandatory professional reporting requirements have not been adopted in the presentation of thespecial purpose financial report.

The directors are solely responsible for the information contained in the special purpose financial report andhave determined that the accounting policies used are consistent with the financial reporting requirementsof Athletics NSW Limited's constitution and are appropriate to meet the needs of the directors of thecompany.

Our procedures use accounting expertise to collect, classify and summarise the financial information, whichthe directors provided into a financial report. Our procedures do not include verification or validationprocedures. No audit or review has been performed and accordingly no assurance is expressed.

To the extent permitted by law, we do not accept liability for any loss or damage which any person, otherthan the company, may suffer arising from any negligence on our part. No person should rely on the specialpurpose financial report without having an audit or review conducted.

The special purpose financial report was prepared for the benefit of the directors and members of thecompany and the purpose identified above. We do not accept any responsibility to any other person forthe contents of the special purpose financial report.

Sydney DFK Laurence Varnay

31st May 2007

Level 7 131 York Street NSW2000PO Box Q819 QVB NSW 1230Telephone: 02 9264 5400 A

member firm of DFK International

Facsimile: 02 9264 9294 A worldwide association of independent

email: office@dfksydney.com accounting firms and business advisorsLiability Limited by the Acccountants Scheme, appprovedunder the Professional Standards Act. 1994 (NSW)

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DETAILED PROFIT AND LOSSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2007 ATHLETICS NSW LIMITED ABN 11 330 775 869

Notes 2007 2006 $ $

INCOME Sale of goods 54,892 49,742Fees received 441,348 452,680Interest income 28,384 26,904Sporting Equipment Hire 28,264 29,020Sponsorship & Grants 225,772 135,901TOTAL INCOME 778,660 694,247

LESS: EXPENSESAssistance Clubs & Academies 43,185 23,504Advertising 1,780 12,942Auditors remuneration 5,000 4,600Bad debts - (2,700)Bank charges 2,517 4,043Capitation Fees 4,139 4,051Coaching Fees 2,378 1,260Conference/Seminar costs 10,437 12,727Depreciation 15,855 13,859Online Entry Fees 5,063 -Event Expenses 16,951 8,851Fringe Benefits Tax Expense 5,425 4,181First Aid 8,561 9,368General Expenses 14,254 22,154Ground Hire 56,795 51,724Insurance 4,424 4,076Lease rentals on operating lease 13,546 14,405Leave pay 1,853 2,708Medals 21,191 18,360Motor vehicle expenses 7,705 5,872NSWIS EAP 25,000 25,000Postage 7,399 10,404Printing and stationery 29,465 28,955Prize Money 13,000 7,350Registrations 8,239 6,714Relocation Costs 14,341 -Repairs and maintenance 9,907 5,636Salaries 265,392 260,777Schools Knockout 4,311 7,039Staff amenities - 118Superannuation contributions 17,080 17,308Telephone and fax 10,137 10,710Travel and Accommodation 23,613 27,843Volunteers and Officials 15,763 9,808Cost of sales 44,214 28,929TOTAL EXPENSES (728,920) (662,576)

(49,740) (31,671)

OTHER ITEMS:Gain and loss on disposal of assets 1,462 -

PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX: 51,202 31,671

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WINTER SEASON

The success of the 2006 Athletics NSW winter season was largely dueto the continued support and dedication of host clubs. In partnershipwith Athletics NSW, these clubs ensured that an improved quality ofState Championships were presented to stakeholders in cross country,road running and race walking fixtures.

In a very pleasing result, the total number of finishers in the CrossCountry and Road Running events rose considerably from 3189 to3501. An additional 148 individuals completed race walking fixtures tobring the total number of finishers to 3649.

The 2006 Winter Championships venues and host clubs were:

• Novice Cross Country at Scarborough Park hosted by St GeorgeDistrict Athletics Club

• Road Championships at Holsworthy Army base hosted bySutherland District Athletics Club

• Cross Country Championships (12km/8km) at Willandra hosted byNowra Athletics Club

• Cross Country Relays at Scarborough Park hosted by Illawong &Districts Senior Athletic Club

• Short Course Cross Country Championships at The Crest hosted bythe Bankstown Sports Athletics Club

• Road Relays Championships at Wollongong hosted by KemblaJoggers

• Half Marathon Championships at Sydney hosted by the SydneyMorning Herald

• Marathon Championships at Sydney hosted by Athletics Australiaand Blackmores

• Short Walks Championships at Tempe hosted by Regal Racewalkers

• Long Walks Championships at Chipping Norton hosted by NSWRacewalking Club

• Team Walks Championships at Chipping Norton hosted by NSWRacewalking Club

Congratulations to Kembla Joggers on winning the Winter Club Trophy– and to Glenn Guzzo (Sydney Striders) and Jenny Truscott (SydneyStriders) for winning the Male and Female Winter Distance Runner ofthe Year awards.

Congratulations to Troy Sundstrom (Illawarra Blue Stars) and VanessaEbejer (Blue Mountains) for winning the Male and Female WinterDistance Walker of the Year awards.

Once again, the Winter Championships would not operate as efficientlyor effectively without the assistance and professionalism of thededicated ANSW officials. For their continued support- Thank You!

SUMMER SEASON

Club Premiership

In 2006, ANSW was very fortunate to have RESI Mortgage Corporationas naming rights sponsor of this competition. Their support during thecompetition was highly valued.

Once again, this team competition was split across 7 venues andcompleted over 6 Saturday afternoon rounds (at two venues for fourweeks and a central venue for the last two rounds). Both metropolitanand regional centres hosted rounds of the 2006 event, at SydneyOlympic Park, E.S. Marks, Narrabeen, Illawong, Bankstown,Campbelltown, & Mingara.

Small structural changes were made to the rules of the ClubPremiership, in an effort to increase the number of clubs vying for thepremiership. This included an increase to points in the Open division,and replacing the U18 age group with a U17 and U20 division. Whilethe competition was still dominated by two clubs, a number of otherclubs competed well and the race for placings 3-6 was very close. TheCompetition Advisory Panel will again continue to fine tune thecompetition for the 07-08 season.

Average competition numbers dropped slightly on the previous year,with an average 410 athletes competing per week. Surprisingly,numbers at the split venue rounds were higher than previous years,with a downturn in numbers at the two SOPAC Rounds. These largeparticipant numbers continues to suggest that ANSW host “splitrounds”. This allows ANSW to continue to schedule more events eachweek, and allows use of venues outside of SOPAC. One of the biggestchallenges continues to be running to program with high numbers ofathletes competing. ANSW will continue to fine tune the timetables forthe benefit of all athletes.

Illawong & Districts Senior Athletics Club defended their 2005 title,easily winning the competition. UTS Norths were second, withBankstown third. These three clubs all benefited from the sponsorshipof RESI, each taking home prizemoney.

Allcomers

The structure of the 2006-2007 season resulted in a reduced numberof allcomer Competitions. These Competitions are conducted primarilyafter the completion of the Club Premiership season, and are used bymany athletes as preparation for upcoming State and National titles.Events were again offered in age groups for U18s, Opens, Masters andAWD athletes with a variety of implement weights, starting heights,and take-off boards.

Sydney Track Classic

The prestige of the Sydney Track Classic continues, with many highprofile NSW and interstate athletes, and an estimated crowd of 1500people enjoying an exciting night of track and field action in 2007.Again as an Athletics Australia National Series meet, the event washighlighted by the first of three enthralling battles between Lisa

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Corrigan and Tamsyn Lewis in the 800 metres, and a dominant vitoryfrom National 100 metre Champion Joshua Ross. Resi MortgageCorporations’ support as naming rights sponsor was invaluable,including providing over $5000 worth of prizemoney.

State Championships

The NSW State Open and U18 Championships: The State Open Championship was again held in conjunction with theState U/18 Championships and moved back to its regular time slot ofearly February. The event was conducted over three afternoon/eveningsessions to maximize the conditions available and to allow athletes theopportunity to compete in multiple events. Athlete attendance wasextremely encouraging, with the number of NSW based athletes up onthe previous season.

The NSW State U16, U20 and U23 Championships: Due to the early scheduling of the Australian UnderageChampionships, this competition was staged in early January. As aresult, competitor numbers were slightly down, especially in the U16age group. ANSW will attempt to schedule this competition later in aneffort to increase participation.

The NSW Secondary All Schools Track and Field Championships: The Australian Institute of Mathematics NSW All Schools was onceagain the biggest event on the Athletics NSW summer calendar. Thisyear’s event was held over 2 weekends, with senior competition (15yrs-19yrs) and junior (12-14yrs). A combined total of 1300 athletescompeted, which is pleasing outside a Pacific Schools Games year. Thesupport of The Australian Institute of Mathematics was againinvaluable in assisting ANSW in conducting the competition.

The “Introduction to Club Athletics” meet was held in the lead up tothe NSW All Schools, aims to attract secondary school students tosenior athletic events. The event again proved successful. ANSW aimingto increase the number of meets in the coming season, to furtherentice school athletes to senior competition.

In a new initiative, the NSW State 10,000m Championships (Open andMasters) were held in conjunction with the State Open and U18Competition. Athlete representation was good, and, as such, ANSW willcontinue with this trial for the 2007-08 season

The NSW State 5,000m Championships was held in conjunction withthe Sydney Track Classic. Again, an excellent number of entries weretaken in both races, confirming the decision to feature this event awayfrom the regular state championships emphasising the ongoingsupport given to it from the greater distance running community.

The State 3000 metres Championships continues to grow with theparticipation numbers up markedly on previous years. A record 130athletes resulted in the need for three mens races and two womensevents. ANSW will continue to conduct the event in mid November, inconjunction with Club Premiership due to the current success of theevent.

The NSW State Relay Championships once again proved to be focalpoint of the Athletics NSW season with almost 800 teams from 30 clubsentering the championships. This event features a great mixture ofboth track and field relays with many state records being broken.

The NSW Masters Championships were conducted on a singleweekend at Campbelltown. Athlete numbers were very similar to theprevious year, with over 200 athletes competing. Thanks must go tothe Campbelltown Club, whose assistance in conducting ANSW eventsduring the season was first rate.

The NSW Club Championships produced a high quality battle betweenteams in both the U18 and Open age groups. UTS Northern Suburbswon the Open Male and Female events. Both teams travelled to Hobartfor the National Club Championship, at which UTS Northern Suburbsdid well to claim the Female National Club Title. This is the first time aNSW club has won the female event in its 15 year history. TheCompetition Advisory panel will be trialing a new format for the ClubChampionships in 2007-08, to provide a more exciting competition forboth athletes and spectators.

The Hunter Region hosted the NSW Country Championships at HunterSports Centre, Glendale. The Competition was held over the AustraliaDay weekend, with entry numbers up on previous years. Athletics NSWwould like to sincerely thank the efforts of the Hunter Region, the LocalOrganising Committee and the Hunter Sports Centre for putting on anexcellent two days of competition.

The NSW Country Club Premiership was again staged in late 2006, witha record 15 clubs participating. The competition continues to go fromstrength to strength, providing country athletes with the opportunityto be part of a Club point score competition. Congratulations to ForsterAthletics Club, who were the winners of the competition.

The 2006-07 season saw NSW’s turn to host the ACT, NSW & VICCombined Events State Championships. This was the final year in therotation, which has proved somewhat successful in allowing elite multievent athletes more high level competition. However, the CompetitionAdvisory panel will assess the current structure, bearing in mind thedeclining competitor numbers in this discipline.

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The Clubs On Track Model Club Policy was launched in May, with clubsrequired to complete an evaluation report covering the areas ofmembership, administration, competition & events, coaching &officiating, and marketing and promotion. Clubs were ranked into fourcategories based on percentile bands (Gold, Silver, Bronze and Green).Congratulations to the following clubs who achieved Gold and Silverstatus:

GOLD

Bankstown Sports Senior Athletics Club

Kembla Joggers

Nepean Athletic Club

Randwick Botany Harriers

Sydney University

UTS Norths Athletic Club

Wallsend RSL Athletic Club

Woodberry and Dist Athletic Centre

SILVER

Armidale Athletic Club

Asics Wests

Blue Mountains Athletic Club

Campbelltown UWS Collegians

Hills District Athletic Club

Illawarra Blue Stars

Illawong and Districts Senior Athletic Club

Maitland Senior and Little Athletic Club

Mingara Athletics Centre

Ryde Athletics Centre

South Sydney Athletic Club

St George District Athletic Club

Sydney Pacific AC

Westfields Athletics Club

The second half of the year saw incentive packages provided to theclubs who achieved Gold and Silver status under the ‘Get, Set, Go!’Scheme. These clubs were able to select a range of incentives rangingfrom registration subsidies for new athletes to new equipment. In totalAthletics NSW distributed $30,000 to clubs in terms of assistance.

Following feedback from clubs and extensive analysis of the results ofthe initial Evaluation Reports, the 2007-08 Evaluation Report has beenrefined to further focus on the most critical areas facing thedevelopment of our clubs. The emphasis in the coming year will be toassist those clubs who are struggling to achieve the benchmarks setdown in the Evaluation Report.

The Emerging Athlete Program, a joint initiative with the NSWIS,continues to grow in strength. A successful camp was held at theSydney Academy of Sport at Narrabeen. Much of the success of theprogram has been due to the expert administration of NicoleBoegman-Stewart (who has since been promoted as the NSWIS Track& Field Program Coordinator) and David Tarbotton, who commencedas the EAP Coordinator in December.

Athletics NSW continued its close working relationship with LittleAthletics NSW, with the focus on “Teen Athletics”. The aim of TeenAthletics is to bridge the gap between Little Athletics and AthleticsNSW competition.

Over 30 Schools entered teams in the “NSW Schools Knockout”. The aim of SKO is to provide schools throughout Australia with thechallenge of a unique team based track and field competition,promoting participation. The winner and runner up from each divisionhave the opportunity to represent their school at the National Final.

A successful State final was held during September, with the winningschools competing in the National final, this year held immediatelyprior to the Australian All Schools Championships in December.

A number of other development initiatives were implemented duringthe year. The ‘Have a Go’ Migrant Athletics Day was held in conjunctionwith the Auburn Migrant Resource Centre. The activity provided newlyarrived Australians the opportunity to experience athletics in a relaxed,culturally sensitive environment. Participants who showed furtherinterests have been linked with Asics Wests Athletics Club.

A North West NSW Tour was conducted, with students from regionalhigh schools relishing the opportunity to gain expert coaching in theirhome town.

A number of ground breaking coaching courses were held throughoutthe year, and saw Athletics NSW working with the Australian Track andField Coaches Association and other influential bodies to assist inensuring their success. In July, a newly developed Level 2 Event Specificcourse for Coaching Athletes with a Disability was introduced. This wasonly the third course of its kind to be run in Australia. Thanks must goto Alison O’Riordan for her assistance and contribution to the runningof the course.

In November 2006 a Level 1 Coaching Course was held in Dubbo inWestern New South Wales with over 30 participants. It is a fine exampleof the strength and interest in athletics in our regional areas. I wouldlike to thank Roger Green and Ron White for their assistance in theplanning and running of the course.

Bronwyn Ellis (with thanks to material provided by Christine Gates)

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The significant event during the 2006-07 season in relation toMembership was the introduction of online registration. Although wehave been using online event entry for the past few seasons, theintroduction of the ability to pay for events and registration online is amarked improvement for both the organisation, clubs and athletes.

Both clubs and athletes now have the capability to register athletes inreal time via the internet using the Clubs Online system, supplied byIMG eCommerce. It is particularly appropriate to acknowledge thework of my predecessor Justin Shumack in setting up the system andthe continued assistance of Shannyn Merlo from IMG eCommerce inproviding day to day support in its operation.

Since Muswellbrook Athletics Club had the distinction of being the firstclub to process a registration online in mid November 2006, a numberof registrars have undertaken online training on how to manage theirclubs registrations. Online registration commenced in earnest in earlyMarch, when clubs were given the opportunity to commenceregistering athletes for the 2007-08 season. The introduction of a $2.50discount for each registration processed online has helped to drive themajority of new registrations through the Clubs Online system.

As with any substantial change, the period of transition is often adifficult one. In the current climate where our clubs are resourced bytime poor volunteers, the need to revolutionise the registrationprocess, which had remained largely unchanged since the 19thcentury, was essential. The new system used for registration reducesthe work needing to be done both by club administrators and in theAthletics NSW office. The support of club registrars in providingfeedback and identifying possible improvements to the system has,

and will be, a vital ingredient to the initial and continued success ofthe system.

In addition to the discount for online registrations, the upcoming yearwill see the introduction of a new registration category – TransitionAthlete. This category is designed to act as a conduit for young athleteswho completed the Under 15 age group in Little Athletics last seasonand will cost the same as a Dual registration currently does.

The other initiative to be introduced is that of competition vouchers forClub Premiership and Allcomers events. These vouchers will reduce thereliance on cash transactions at our summer events and rewardfrequently competing athletes with a discounted entry fee.

These new initiatives are part of Athletics NSW commitment toproviding valued membership to our athletes. As part of thiscommitment, this year the team levy for registered athletes wassubsidised for athletes competing in the Australian All Schools andAustralian Interstate Youth Match.

It is pleasing to note that there was a modest (1.2%) increase in the sizeof the Athletics NSW membership for the 2006-07 season. Over theupcoming year the Membership Advisory Panel will continue its workin providing feedback and initiatives as to how Athletics NSW can bestcater for our existing members and encourage new members into ourfold.

Tim McGrathAdministration & Communication ManagerAthletics NSW

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MARKETING ADVISORY PANEL

In the past 12 months the marketing advisory panel has focused on anumber of key areas of business activity for Athletics New South Wales:

• Continuing to support the CEO, and other full time staff members,in the preparation of sponsorship proposals.

• The all important activity of servicing a sponsor once agreementhas been reached.

• Reviewing the type of product – competition, development etc –the sport offers its key stakeholders.

• Ensuring a level of public awareness of what is happening in thesport – things as small as results regularly published in the mediacan have a significant impact.

• Improved internal communications to key stakeholder groups(specific initiative with officials).

Rather than operate on solely a meeting based methodology, the paneloperated on a more remote style, providing input to the full time staffand Directors as required on specific matters. In addition, the Panel didhold a number of general overview and planning meeting during theyear.

Athletics NSW’s proven ability to attract and retain sponsors continuedto be one of the highpoints of the year. As an organisation we continueto have a wide and varied panel of sponsors covering a range of theorganisation’s activities and events. We have created a suite ofsponsorship opportunities that enable a range of commercialorganisations to become involved in our sport at different levels offinancial commitment. This strategy enables Athletics NSW to spreadits sponsorship risk and so not be over-dependant on one sponsor. Butwe must recognise the significant commitment Athletics NSW’sprincipal sponsor, the Australian Institute of Mathematics, has made tous and the Panel is currently working closely with AIM to ensure theygain maximum benefit from their association with us and achieve theircommercial objectives..

However, we must not rest on our laurels and need to continue torefine our sponsorship service capabilities and seek out new andexciting sponsors to support an even wider scope of athletics activities.

During the past 12 months we have also seen the roll out of the newand improved branding for Athletics NSW. This has included:

• Increase signage at events (increasing atmosphere)

• Production of promotional stickers

• Competition flyers

• Teen Athletics flyers

All these are simply outward demonstrations of the morepromotionally and communications aware Athletics NSW, intent onraising awareness and branding of the sport in New South Wales.

One of the major activities of the year has been a joint initiative withthe Officials Advisory Panel … the development of an officialsretention and acquisition programme. The importance of officials in

the staging and management of our sport has long been recognised,but in recent years we have seen the retirement of some of our mostexperienced officials and the slowing down in the recruitment of newofficials. This is due to a number of reasons, one of which is theincreasing popularity of Masters Athletics, so giving older people anopportunity for active participation later in life and another fact is thatour officials are seen to be doing such an excellent job, so many peoplethink “they don’t need any help from me”.

This initiative was based on research into the reasons for not havingmore officials, why people do stop officiating and some of the barriersto further recruitment. Armed with this information we were able toput in place a range of benefits and communication strategies aimedat increasing the number of active officials supporting the sport. Themost visible element of the programme to date is a brochure designedto attract new people into the fold of officiating and keep those wehave enthused and active. This brochure is simply the communicationsmedium for a wide ranging, strategic and important programme forAthletics New South Wales.

The Marketing and Officials Advisory Panels will continue working onthis important initiative in the coming months, expanding its scopeand hopefully improving the outcomes and results achieved.

The Marketing Advisory Panel has also met and identified its key areasof focus for the coming months. These will include:

• The need to conduct research into the development of our“product”, to consider ways of making it more attractive to all ourstakeholders.

• Input into the development of the Sydney Track Classic, building onthe undoubted success of last years event and making it a key dateon Sydney’s sporting calendar.

• Further support of all our sponsors to ensure their commercialobjectives are integrated into the sponsorship agreement and aremet.

• Continued review of raising the profile of athletics in the sportingand other communities of New South Wales.

Marketing is a dynamic business discipline and our Panel must alwaysbe sensitive to changing needs in the market place, among our keystakeholders. In essence we must never be stuck on an agenda … if themarket situation changes, we may need to respond and change tack.With the team currently in place we are in excellent position to helpAthletics New South Wales face the commercial and marketingchallenges it faces in today’s sporting arena.

Richard BatterleyMarketing Advisory Panel

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The Panel’s major initiative this year has been to develop a long termprogramme for the recruitment and retention of officials. For such aprogramme to be successful a marketing approach was needed. TheMarketing Advisory Panel was approached to assist in the programme’sdevelopment and readily accepted the challenge.

Over the past years there has been a net reduction in the number ofofficials participating in our sport in all states of Australia. Thisprogramme is designed to reverse the trend in New South Wales. Aspart of the programme, a range of clothing items is being developed.These items will be either available for purchase by officials or beprovided to them by ANSW. Already ANSW has begun providing eachcurrent official with a shirt for street wear, a backpack and name badge.

A quality brochure has been produced to assist in recruitment ofofficials. The brochure is being distributed to clubs, affiliatedassociations and the one thousand people on the officials’ database.This database lists all officials who hold an Athletics Australia officials’qualification. We hope this database will be a main source of additionalactive officials.

In the coming months, further programme initiatives will be developedand undertaken by the two advisory panels. The programme is in itsinfancy and will take some years to fully develop and achieve thedesired outcomes.

Peter ReynoldsChairman Officials Advisory Panel

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ANSW AWARD WINNERS

Most Outstanding Male AthleteJoshua Ross (University of NSW)

Most Outstanding Female AthleteJane Saville (Randwick-Botany Harrers)Eloise Wellings (Sutherland)

(jointly awarded)

Most Outstanding AWD AthleteKurt Fearnley (Bathurst)

Best Performance by a NSW Athlete atAustralian ChampionshipsJoshua Ross (University of NSW)

Male Distance Runner of the YearGlen Guzzo (Sydney Striders)

Female Distance Runner of the YearJenny Truscott (Sydney Striders)

Male Distance Walker of the YearTroy Sundstrom (Illawarra Blue Stars)

Female Distance Walker of the YearVanessa Ebejer (Blue Mountains)

Aspiring Triple JumperKirsten Bannister (Illawong)

Sprint/Hurdles OpenJoshua Ross (University of NSW)

Sprint/Hurdles JuniorKurt Mulcahy (Brunswick-Byron)

Sprint/Hurdles MastersGianna Morgentale (Illawarra Blue Stars)

Middle Distance OpenNick Bromley (UTS Northern Suburbs)

Middle Distance JuniorLachlan Renshaw (Sydney University)

Middle Distance MastersKeith Bateman (Sydney Striders)

Distance OpenEloise Wellings (Sutherland)

Distance JuniorLara Tamsett (Randwick-Botany Harriers)

Distance MastersBill Burridge (NSW Masters)

Walks OpenJane Saville (Randwick-Botany Harriers)

Walks JuniorMelissa Hayes (Asics Wests)

Throws OpenDani Samuels (Westfields)

Throws JuniorLaura Cornford (Bankstown Sports)

Throws MastersStuart Gyngell (Gosford)

Jumps OpenFabrice Lapierre (Westfields)

Jumps JuniorRhys Murphy (Barker)

Jumps MastersClay Tompkins (UTS Northern Suburbs)

Cross Country OpenEmma Rilen (Sydney University)

Cross Country JuniorLucy Starrat (UTS Northern Suburbs)

Cross Country MastersElizabeth Miller (Randwick-Botany Harriers)

Administrator of the YearNeil Barnett (Kembla Joggers)

Club Development Program / Initiative ofthe YearKembla Joggers

Coach of the YearEsfir Dvoskina (Randwick-Botany Harriers)

Country Club of the YearKembla Joggers

Metropolitan Club of the YearUTS Northen Suburbs

Official of the YearBob Mitchell (Hills District)

ANSW AWARD WINNERS

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* DeceasedWilliam B.Alexander (Bill) *W.D.C.Jones *Stan R.Rowley *Richard C.Coombes*Jack Dunn *Nigel C.Barker *Edward S.Markes CBE (Eddy) *Lady Halse Rogers *Mrs Mary Chambers MBE *George P.S.Parke *Patrick D.Walsh (Pat) *Mrs Doris I.Magee AM MBE *H. George Carruthers MBE *Arthur J.Hodgson MBE *Mrs Doris Clark *Frank E.Andrews *Richard C.Corish BEM (Dick) *Miss Nellie Gould OAM BEM (Nell) *John F.Holland (Jack) *J.Frank O’Rourke *Mrs Zora Fibbins OAM *George Hunt *William H.Ahearn (Bill) *Alleyn A.Gainsford OAM *George C.Marshall *Raymond P.B. White (Ray) *James S.Howlin (Jim) *George Soper *Sidney E.Tapner (Sid) *Mrs Gladys Gosling *Sir Charles Moses CBE *John H.Hanman (Jack) *Arthur B.O’Connor *Harold L.Ralph OAM *

Mrs Edna Godfrey *Clive Kelly *William J.C.Dunn (Bill)Mrs Florence E.Wrighter OAM BEM (Flo) *Mrs Nea Edwards *Mrs Jean HarmeyRaymond C.Frith OAM (Ray) *Robert P.Heathwood * (Bob)Mrs Gladys Armstrong *Edward F.Magee (Ed) *Mrs Grace SheldonMrs Ruth Frith OAMMrs Marjorie Fitzgibbons *Clive D.Lee AMRaymond M.Durie OAM (Ray) *Mervyn R.Lee Archer OAM (Merv)Raymond McDonald (Ray) *John P.Metcalfe (Jack) *Mrs Alma KellyD.Keith Donald *Douglas Fryer (Doug) *W.Berge Phillips OBE (Bill)Ronald E.Newton (Ron)Mrs Nola EagerBrian R.DibbenMrs Jean Norman Mrs Mollie ChapmanRaymond C.Land (Ray)Frederick G.Eggleton (Fred) *Mrs June RalphMrs Mabel Lawrence *Peter W.LucasRonald J.Crawford OAM (Ron)Murray Wilson *Mrs Jill Huxley

Mrs Helen Searle OAMKenneth F.Morris (Ken)Mrs Barbara Horwood *Leonard Horwood (Len) *Cecil D.Hensley OAM (Chic) *Donald T.Allen (Don)John W.E.Pross OAM (Jack) *Donald L.Brodie OAM (Don)Mrs Betty R.MooreTrevor A.Huxley *Eric S.Arnold OAMMiss Valmai LoomesJohn F.Treloar AMFrancis Overton (Frank)Ian R.P.WhiteStanley Sherringham OAM (Stan)Geoffrey A.Martin (Geoff )Lesley Carter (Les)Mrs Jan Gibb OAMRodney J.Gibb OAM (Rod)Edward Simmons (Ted)Jan KnoxVilis GravitisRosemary Owens OAMStephen Hampstead (Steve)Robert Ryan (Bob)Max DebnamJanelle EldridgePenny GilliesRon GribbleLorraine HaddrickDennis JollifeAlan MillsRoslyn MitchellAlbert Thomas (Albie)

LIFE MEMBERS

Mrs Elvina BrodieD.H Edmonds (Bert) *Frederick G.Eggelton (Fred) *Raymond C.Land (Ray)Mervyn R.Lee Archer OAM (Merv)John S.McDougallJohn C.Degnan (Jack)Raymond M.Durie OAM (Ray) *John SmithAlan Pinch *Raymond McDonald (Ray) *Timothy H.West (Tim)

Edward J.Edwards (Ted) *Dr Eugene Magassy *Francis Crabtree (Frank) *John W.E.Pross OAM (Jack) *William J.Fitzgibbons (Bill) *A.Charles Neasbey (Charlie) *Jim HutchinsS.Harold Suhan (Harry) *Mrs Dorothy Prince BEM *Mrs Molly ChapmanCecil D.Hensley OAM (Chic) *Mrs Joan Cross

Mrs June RalphArthur S.GravesRonald E.Newton (Ron)Ron TyeDennis P.Wilson AMCecil J.Lonard (Cec) *Geoffrey A.Martin (Geoff )Stan Sheringham OAMJohn F.Treloar OAMAlan R.SlappDouglas Fryer (Doug) *George E.Loomes *

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MERIT AWARD HOLDERS

Brian R.DibbenDr John W.Perrot *Robert W.Wilkes (Rob)Darryl P.CrossNoel S.ChuckAnthony J.Warrener OAM (Tony)Dennis JoliffeV.John PlummerMurray Wilson *Donald T.Allen (Don)Steel B.BeveridgeRonald J.Crawford OAM (Ron)James Evans (Jim) *A.FergusonRonald Gribble (Ron)Mrs Yvonne Neasbey *Mrs Joan PhillpottJames F.Heslop (Jim)Lawrence A.Hutton (Laurie)Kenneth F.Morris (Ken)Mrs Jeanne NormanRoy J.Patmore *Albert Thomas (Albie)S.M.Tolbert (Jim) *Mrs Shirley GehrigMrs Doris I.Magee AM MBE *Mrs Doris Clark *Miss Nellie Gould OAM BEM (Nell) *Mrs Zora Fibbins OAM *Mrs Florence E.Wrighter OAM BEM (Flo) *Edward F.Magee (Eddie) *Mrs Jean HarmeyMrs Grace SheldonMrs Edna Godfrey *Mrs Gerida BergmannMrs Marion Cuthbert *Mrs Gladys Armstrong *Mrs Mona Crichton *Mrs Nell DaveyMrs Marjorie Fitzgibbons *Mrs Jean Hill *Mrs Mary Dyson *Mrs Nea Edwards *Mrs Nancy EadeMrs Flo EversonMrs Nola EagerMrs Ruth Frith OAMMrs Helen Searle OAMRodney J.Gibb OAM (Rod)Ronald Campbell (Ron)Mrs Dorothy Mills (Dot)Mrs Lilian PalmerJohn MacMicking (Jack)Mrs M.Clewett

Mrs Elaine HutchisonMrs V.Parker *Allan J.FilbyMrs May DunstanBruce JohnstonMrs Marie SlappMrs Joan KerrMrs Dorothy FordMrs Ruby GriffithsMrs May HackettMrs Hilary Hardy *Mrs Mavis HarrisMrs Alma KellyMrs Mabel Lawrnece *Mrs Shirley LamyDavid LamyRonald MaherMs Marlene Matthews/O’Shea AMMrs Kay WilliamsMrs Doris GallagherMrs Jean Loomes *Miss Valmai LoomesMrs Marie KennettFrank KennettMrs Evelyn RaynorMrs Aileen V.Pinch (Vera)Mrs Shirley MillsMrs Betty DurieMrs Dawn SchofieldSidney E.Tapner (Sid) *Mrs Lucy JeansMrs Mavis YoungLloyd DeverellMrs Margaret ThelanderRoss PoultonMrs Daphne StaplesBasil H.DickinsonTrevor A.Huxley *Peter Wilson Robert J.Ryan (Bob)Mrs Jill HuxleyPeter W.LucasMrs Lorraine DunkMrs Dawn SmithJim StewartFrancis Overton (Frank)Mrs Olga Marshall *Jack R.MackiePhil DonelanJohn C.WallerMrs Jennifer Jaye *Beverley Jaye (Bev)Mrs M.Lorraine HaddrickMrs Marie Tillett

Eric S.Arnold OAMEric F.WilsonMrs Ellen McGrathJames McGrath (Jim)Mrs Barbara Horwood *Leonard Horwood (Len) *Mrs Betty Miles *Robert Dunk (Bob)Miss Gracie McDarraMrs Betty R.MooreMrs Jennifer DarvellAlex Hutt *Vilis GravitisEdward Simmons (Ted)Anthony Vecellio OAM (Tony)Charles H.New *Kevin DorsettMrs Jan KnoxMrs Rosemary OwensMiss Mary ThomasMrs Judy VecellioBarry WilliamsMrs Heather WilliamsDenis S.Gray *Peter McWilliamsMrs Roslyn Mitchell (Ros)Mrs I.M.D. Prior (Bonnie)Peter DouglasRoss DouglasJames McGrath (Jim)Bruce BrownMrs Barbara DayRoss ForsterFred O’ConnorDavid ArchboldMervyn DaviesJanelle EldridgePeter HampshireLaurie MoorePeter MoorePeter ReynoldsRussell ScottAlan UranneMarilyn UraneGlen ThackerAlan NolanDesmond PollockAlan Staples

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MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS FOR ANNUAL REPORT 2006–2007 SEASON

COMPARISON OF REGISTRATIONS - RENEWALS IN DIFFERENT REGISTRATION CATEGORIES.

2006-2007 ATHLETES ASSOCIATES TECHNICAL OFFICIALS TOTAL

(Club Athletes) (Club Officials and Coaches) (AA Accredited)

Members 3792 431 166 124 4513

% Renewals 59% 49% 68% 84% 59%

2005-2006 ATHLETES ASSOCIATES TECHNICAL OFFICIALS TOTAL

(Club Athletes and Club Officials and coaches) (AA Accredited)

Members 3719 574 165 4458

% Renewals 59% 48% 85% 59%

A ‘Renewal’ is an registered member who was also registered in the previous season.

AGE STRUCTURE OF REGISTERED ATHLETES FOR ANNUAL REPORT 2006-2007

2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005 2003-2004

AGE GROUP Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male

U12 284 152 132 251 125 126 283 139 144 318 145 173

U14 484 254 230 456 246 210 417 216 201 492 254 238

U16 673 363 310 668 328 340 735 351 384 723 380 343

U18 727 323 404 668 313 355 611 282 329 593 281 312

U20 296 139 157 308 140 168 298 116 182 300 136 164

U30 520 221 299 575 228 347 601 241 360 623 255 368

30-34yrs 168 67 101 180 65 115 162 59 103 194 75 119

35-39yrs 176 74 102 169 72 97 171 68 103 173 74 99

40-44yrs 208 87 121 240 100 140 242 90 152 276 101 175

45-49yrs 245 81 164 249 79 170 207 60 147 223 67 156

50-54yrs 166 51 115 192 52 140 190 54 136 178 57 121

55-59yrs 129 31 98 135 23 112 121 22 99 119 24 95

60-64yrs 72 13 59 87 21 66 72 21 51 66 17 49

over 65yrs 75 7 68 115 19 96 110 20 90 75 7 68

TOTAL 4223 1863 2360 4293 1811 2482 4220 1739 2481 4353 1873 2480

ALL Regoes 4513 4458 4378 4682

Ages are at 31 March at end of registration season.

For 2003-2004 associates are incuded as athletes ( club officials registered as officials).

For 2004-2005 and 2005-06 all associates were incuded as athletes (these included club officials).

For 2006-07 only club athlete associates are included as athletes (club official associates were a separate registration category).

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2006-07 2006-07 Athletes 2005-06

Club Name Total F+M Female Male F+M Female Male Total

Asics Wests Track & Field Club Inc 132 118 49 69 14 5 9 120

Athletics East 32 27 6 21 5 1 4 29

Athletics NSW Limited (Independents) 64 51 25 26 13 6 7 47

Bankstown Sports Senior Athletic Club Inc 210 205 77 128 5 2 3 200

Barker College Athletics Club 8 8 2 6 13

Blacktown City Athletics Club Ltd 71 70 26 44 1 1 62

Camden Athletics Club 6 6 3 3 5

Campbelltown UWS Collegians Athletics Club Inc 158 150 70 80 8 2 6 183

Cherrybrook Senior & Little Athletics Centre Inc. 60 55 35 20 5 3 2 41

Cumberland Ryde-Hornsby Athletics Club Inc. 13 10 1 9 3 1 2 17

Fairfield City Little Athletics & Amateur Athletics Centre 6 4 2 2 2 2 8

Girraween Athletics Club 104 103 36 67 1 1 104

Hills District Athletics Club 164 152 68 84 12 3 9 161

Illawong & Districts Senior Athletic Club 220 216 108 108 4 2 2 198

Mt Pritchard and District Athletics Club 46 46 19 27 20

Nepean District Athletic Club 85 76 49 27 9 4 5 90

NSW Masters Athletics Inc. 18 18 5 13 26

Parramatta City Track & Field Athletic Club 55 52 23 29 3 1 2 65

Penrith Valley Athletics Club 9 8 3 5 1 1 0

Randwick Botany Harriers Athletics Club 174 148 86 62 26 17 9 178

Ryde Athletics Centre Inc 85 74 38 36 11 6 5 72

Smithfield Athletics Inc 24 24 17 7 29

South Sydney Athletics 64 54 27 27 10 7 3 55

St. George District Athletic Club Inc. 191 179 68 111 12 6 6 173

Sutherland District Athletics Club 239 232 99 133 7 3 4 226

Sydney Pacific Athletics Club Ltd 99 91 32 59 8 3 5 123

Sydney Striders Road Runners Club Inc. 57 57 21 36 41

Sydney University Athletics Club 51 48 22 26 3 3 67

Trinity-PLC Sydney Athletics Club 29 28 8 20 1 1 45

U.T.S. Northern Suburbs Athletic Club Inc. 269 253 116 137 16 6 10 271

University of New South Wales Athletics Club 28 28 28 24

Werrington Athletics and Little Athletics Centre Inc 7 7 6 1 6

Westfields Athletics Club Inc. 107 98 46 52 9 2 7 100

Woodstock Runners 6 2 1 1 4 1 3 6

Metropolitan Club TOTALS 2891 2698 1194 1504 193 81 112 2805

Country Club TOTALS 1622 1525 669 856 97 42 55 1653

STATE TOTALS 4513 4223 1863 2360 290 123 167 4458

METROPOLITAN CLUBS

2006-07 Technical officials,

club officials and coaches

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MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS FOR ANNUAL REPORT 2006–2007 SEASON

2006-07 2006-07 Athletes 2005-06

Club Name Total F+M Female Male F+M Female Male Total

Blue Mountains Region

Bathurst Athletic Club Inc. 7 7 2 5 11

Blue Mountains Athletics 116 114 55 59 2 2 103

Central Coast Region

Gosford Athletics Inc. 99 95 44 51 4 1 3 92

Mingara Athletics Club Inc. 91 87 33 54 4 4 83

Terrigal / Wamberal Athletics Club 3 3 2 1 14

Toukley Athletics Club 4 3 2 1 1 1 12

Wyong Athletics Centre Inc 36 27 10 17 9 6 3 40

Hunter Region

Aberdeen Senior & Little Athletics Centre Inc. 9 8 5 3 1 1 9

Camden Haven Athletic Club 5 5 5 7

Cessnock Athletics Centre Inc 7 7 2 5 13

Charlestown Athletic Club 1

East Lakes Athletic Centre Inc. 23 21 16 5 2 1 1 23

East Maitland Athletics Club 6 6 4 2 5

Edgeworth and Districts LA Centre Inc 9 7 3 4 2 1 1 9

Forster Athletics Club 60 55 27 28 5 3 2 47

Hunter Track and Field Athletics Club 87 75 44 31 12 6 6 98

Kotara South Amateur Athletics Club 14 12 6 6 2 2 26

Macquarie Shores Athletics Centre Inc. 3 3 3 7

Maitland Senior and Little Athletic Club Inc. 38 38 10 28 39

Muswellbrook Athletic Club 5 5 3 2 2

Newcastle Veterans Athletics Club 74 74 16 58 79

Port Macquarie Seniors Athletic Club Inc. 27 27 12 15 13

Port Stephens Athletics Club 14 14 7 7 6

Raymond Terrace Athletic Centre Inc. 38 38 17 21 38

Scone Amateur Athletics Club 30 29 15 14 1 1 21

Singleton Athletics Club Inc. 3 2 1 1 1 1 7

Taree Athletics Club 3 2 1 1 1 1 0

Wallsend RSL Athletic Club 81 75 32 43 6 2 4 89

Westlakes Athletic Club Inc. 46 39 11 28 7 3 4 12

Woodberry & Districts Athletic Centre Inc 35 30 14 16 5 5 30

North Coast Region

Ballina Athletics Club Inc 15 8 2 6 7 3 4 12

Brunswick Byron Athletics Club 9 8 1 7 1 1 6

Coffs Harbour Track and Field 2 2 2 12

Grafton Athletics Club Inc. 7 6 2 4 1 1 5

Lismore Athletic Club 12 12 4 8 14

Nambucca Athletic Club 3

Stuarts Point & District Little Athletics 22 19 10 9 3 1 2 13

Centre & Seniors Inc

Woolgoolga Athletic Club (Inc.) 27 26 9 17 1 1 18

COUNTRY CLUBS 2006-07 Technical officials,

club officials and coaches

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MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS FOR ANNUAL REPORT 2006–2007 SEASON

2006-07 2006-07 Athletes 2005-06

Club Name Total F+M Female Male F+M Female Male Total

North West Region

Armidale Athletics Club 47 47 20 27 67

Athletics Glen Innes Incorporated 4 4 2 2 3

Tamworth Athletics Club 10 10 5 5 12

Riverina Region

Griffith & District Athletics Club 4 4 2 2 10

Kooringal -Wagga Athletics Club Inc. 17 17 8 9 20

Leeton Athletics Club 4 4 1 3 4

Wagga Athletics Club 5

Young and District Athletics Centre 4 4 4 14

South Coast Region

Athletics Wollongong Inc. 54 50 26 24 4 2 2 78

Goulburn Athletics Club 4 4 1 3 1

Illawarra Blue Stars Athletic Club Inc 106 99 55 44 7 3 4 106

Kembla Joggers Inc. 132 131 52 79 1 1 108

Nowra Athletics Club 138 131 53 78 7 3 4 149

Western Region

Cobar Athletics Club 5 5 4 1 2

Dubbo Athletics Club Inc. 20 20 11 9 24

Dubbo RSL Youth Club Athletic Division 3 3 2 1 21

Mudgee Athletics Club 2

Orange Athletics Club 1

Orange Runners Club 1 1 1 4

Wellington Athletics Inc 2 2 2 3

Country Club TOTALS 1622 1525 669 856 97 42 55 1653

COUNTRY CLUBS 2006-07 Technical officials,

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The Athletics NSW/NSWIS Emerging Athlete Program (EAP) continuedthe delivery of its program aimed at the development of track & fieldin NSW.

The program aimed to improve the sport of track & field in NSWthrough the identification, recognition, development and retention oftalented emerging athletes and the development of their coaches.Following is an overview of the highlights, activities and results of theprograms.

EAP CoordinatorIn September 2006 Nicole Boegman-Stewart was appointed to the roleof NSWIS Track and Field Coordinator. Rob Medlicott who waspreviously in the role has moved on to another position in NSWIS asCoordinator of Coaches and Program Services. In December 2006David Tarbotton was appointed to the role of EAP Coordinator. David,a national level hurdler, had worked for the past six years in HighPerformance at Athletics Australia. He had previously worked forAthletics NSW in the areas of development, competitions, media,communications and administration.

SquadIn early 2007, the squad was finalised with 202 members (21 Gold, 147Silver and 34 Bronze). The squad size in 2006 had been 211 (13 Gold,144 Silver and 54 Bronze).

During the year eight EAP athletes progressed through to NSWISscholarship level with Lachlan Renshaw (800m), Lucy Starrat (3000m),Lara Tamsett (3000m), Selma Kajan (800m), Chloe Tighe (1500m),Annabel Davies (javelin) and Kurt Mulcahy (100m/200m/400m) nowNSWIS Junior Bronze scholarship holders and Leigh Bennett (400mhurdles) NSWIS under 23.

Highlight Performances in 2006/07Throughout the year a number of EAP squad athletes also representedAustralia at a major championship:

• World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka Japan, April – 2 EAPathletes

• World Walking Cup, La Coruna Spain, May – 3 EAP athletes

• World School Games, Greece, July – 10 EAP athletes

• World Junior Championships, Beijing, August – 6 EAP athletes (7 NSWIS Juniors)

• World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa Kenya, March – 1EAP athlete (2 NSWIS Juniors)

• World Youth Championships, Ostrava, Czech Republic 11-15 July2007 – 14 EAP athletes were selected.

World School Games, Athens – June/July 2006Ten EAP athletes competed at the World School Games in Athens withTracey Morton and Vika Lolo the only two athletes to win medals forthe Australian team. Tracey and Vika scored second place victories inthe 200m and shot put respectively with other EAP athletes settingpersonal best (pb) results.

2006 IAAF World Junior Championships, Beijing, 15-20 AugustFourteen NSWIS athletes represented Australia at the 2006 WorldJunior Championships. Seven were NSWIS scholarships holders and sixEAP. The leading EAP results were produced by Kurt Mulcahy who wasa semi-finalist in the 200m. NSWIS Scholarship holder, Dani Samuelswon gold in the discus.

NSWIS Results

WomenDiscus Final 1st – Dani Samuels, 60.63mShot Put Final 7th – Dani Samuels, 15.71m (15.96m qual)3000m Final 15th – Lucy Starrat, 9:45.22200m Semi Final 8th – Laura Verlinden, 25.02 (24.41 season’s best inheat)100m Heats 3rd – Laura Verlinden, 11.88 (Season’s Best)Javelin Qualification 6th – Annabel Thomson, 46.51; 11th – Zoe Pelbart,43.60 Men800m Semi Final 3rd - Lachlan Renshaw, 1:48.26 (1:47.00 pb in heat)

NSWIS/Athletics NSW EAP Results

Women3000m Final 11th – Lara Tamsett, 9:25.13 (PB)Women’s 100m Hurdles Heats7th – Tara Holt, 14.50Men200m Semi Final 6th – Kurt Mulcahy, 21.42 (ran PB of 21.26 in heats)Shot Put Qualifying 10th – Emanuele Fuamatu, 17.97m (SB)200m Heats DNF – Aaron Vanderent (tore hamstring mid race)4 x 100m relay Heats 3rd – 40.11 (Kurt Mulcahy)4 x 400m relay Heats DQ – Tristan Garrett, Lachlan Renshaw

The following athletes were selected for the World Junior team butunfortunately had to withdraw due to injury or did not meet their pre-departure standard: Elizabeth Jenkins, Briony Kanard, Sophia Begg,Adam Szlezak, Harry Egan and Brooke Simpson.

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5th World Youth ChampionshipsOstrava, Czech Republic, 11-15 July 2007

Thirteen EAP and one NSWIS athletes were selected in the AustralianTeam for the 2007 World Youth Championships, representing 42% ofthe overall team, (32% representation achieved in 2005). The event isfor U18 athletes and will be held in Ostrava, Czech Republic in July.

BOYS

Men800m - James Kaan; 1500m - Ryan Gregson; Pole vault - Blake Lucas;Discus - Jamal Idris Women100m/200m - Olivia Tauro; 800m Selma – Kajan; 1500m - Chloe Tighe;100m hurdles - Jacinta Doyle; Medley relay - Olivia Tauro, Jacinta Doyle;High jump - Trudy Thompson; High jump - Mia MacKinnon; Shot put -Lomana Fagatuai; Discus - Vika Lolo; 5000m walk - Melissa Hayes

2006 Australian All Schools Championships8-11 DecemberThe NSW team performed with distinction at the Australian All SchoolsChampionships, held in Sydney in December. The NSW team,dominated by NSWIS/ANSW Emerging Athlete Program athletes,claimed 36% of the medals. There were many stars for the blues withNSWIS scholarship holders Kurt Mulcahy and Olivia Tauro thestandouts.

Kurt, 17, a 200m semi-finalist at the recent World Junior Championshipsin Beijing, won the under-18 sprint treble, a rare feat. Kurt lowered hispersonal bests in all events. He also broke the 100m and 200m meetrecords and was close to Miles Murphy’s 400m meet record. Hisoutstanding times were: 100m 10.54w (ht 10.68), 200m 20.94w (ht21.07), 400m 47.27 (ht 49.10).

Sydney’s Olivia Tauro dominated the under-17 100m and 200m events,recording three World Youth Qualifying performances. Coached by PaulHallam, Olivia also broke a 24 year-old meet record in the 200m andsmashed her personal bests with times of 11.75 (100m) and 23.65(200m).

EAP athlete Jacinta Doyle underlined her heptathlon potential, withmedals in the hurdles, jumps and sprints. Jacinta, a training partner ofOlivia Tauro, won gold in the under-17 100m hurdles, silver in the longjump and bronze medals in the sprints. Jacinta was very close to WorldYouth qualifiers in three events. In the hurdles heats she ran under thestandard (illegally wind assisted), in the long jump, she was just 6cmbelow the standard and in the 200m she missed the standard by amere 0.01 seconds.

Wollongong surfing superstar, Sally Fitzgibbons, won double goldclaiming the under-17 800m and 1500m titles. Her wins were veryconvincing with her 1500m performance of 4:25.85 achieving a WorldYouth qualifying time.

Australian Under-18Match, 10-11 March 2007The NSW team, including 26 EAP athletes, dominated the AustralianUnder-18 match, taking the title for the third consecutive year with 301points, ahead of Queensland on 260. The NSW women were particularlystrong claiming 15 of the 21 events. The 4x100m relay team alsolowered the State record. Final points score for the 40 events: NSW 301,Qld 240, Vic 221, SA 189, Tas 161, WA 112, ACT 72.

World Cross Country ChampionshipsFukuoka Japan, 1-2 April 2006Two EAP members were selected in the Australian team. Lucy Starratand Lara Tamsett ran the under-20 race and placed 36th and 43rdrespectively. They assisted the junior team to 9th place.

World Cross Country ChampionshipsMombassa Kenya, 24 March 2007Two current and two former EAP members were selected in theAustralian team for the World Cross Country Championships. CentralCoast athlete Ben Guest placed 51st in the junior men’s event.Unfortunately Lexy Gilmour withdrew before the team departed dueto injury. The two former EAP, now NSWIS scholarship holders selectedwere Lucy Starrat and Lara Tamsett who placed 34th and 36threspectively in the junior women’s race.

EAP Camp and ClinicsThe second annual Track and Field EAP camp was held at the SydneyAcademy of Sport at Narrabeen (8-11 July). Overall 120 athletes and upto 50 coaches contributed to a successful four days and it was a greatopportunity for all who attended. The positive feedback about theprogram has been fantastic and we hope to continue theseopportunities for both coaches and athletes. The program includedtraining sessions with specialist coaches, pool and yoga recoverysessions, physiological testing with NSWIS sports science staff andteam building activities.

Athletes had the opportunity to meet with some of Australia’s top eliteathletes such as 2006 Commonwealth Games gold medallist RosemaryHayward; silver medalist Will Hamlyn-Harris, triple Olympian AndrewMurphy plus distance runner Suzy Walsham, long jumper John Thornell,high jumper Claire Mallett and sprinters Preya Carey and Kris Neofytou.

Athletes also attended seminars on Drugs in Sport, Sport Psychology,Nutrition and Athlete Career and Education services. Amongst thehighlights were the presentations by EAP patron and triple OlympianMelinda Gainsford-Taylor on her road to success and from 1996 WorldTriathlon/Duathlon Champion Jackie Fairweather on “Special Issues forFemale Athletes”.

Coaches were offered the opportunity to attend two days of seminarsdesigned to develop their own personal coaching and enhance theirathletes training programs. The presentations included information onSkill Acquisition, the use of Biomechanics, Sport Psychology for

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Coaches, Strength and Conditioning, Speed Development andpreparing a junior athlete to step up to the senior elite level.

Denis Knowles’ presentation on his coaching and development ofNSWIS junior athlete Dani Samuels proved to be a highlight amongthe coaches along with the practical session of Strength andConditioning. Many coaches also enjoyed the chance to network withother coaches over the weekend.

The following activities/clinics were also conducted throughout theyear:

Monday 10th AprilRunning with the Kenyans An open opportunity for athletes and coaches to spend some timewith Rueben Kosgei (3000m steeple chase – Sydney 2000 GoldMedallist and 2001 World Champion). Athletes participated in a lightsession on Wentworth Common with Ruben and fellowCommonwealth Games athletes from Kenya, Jonathon Komen andHaron Keitany. Afterwards Ruben spoke to athletes and coaches onsome of his experiences as an elite distance runner, the Kenyan way ofdistance running and training and living in Kenya.

Saturday 13th MaySprints/Relays ClinicTwenty athletes and fifteen coaches attended the Sprints/ Relay clinicrun by National High Performance Coordinator for Sprints, Hurdles andRelays, Paul Hallam.

Saturday 20th MayPole Vault clinic ,CampbelltownA fantastic response to the Pole Vault clinic saw up to 60 athletes andcoaches attend the day at the Campbelltown Athletic Centre.Presenters were Mark Stewart (coach of Commonwealth Games GoldMedalist Steven Hooker), Aaron Holt (NSWIS S&C) and Craig Schulstad(NSW Open Pole Vault Record holder).

Saturday 11th November Coaches Clinic/ Athlete Sports Science TestingA coach/athlete development day was held at the new NSWIS officeson 11 November. NSWIS and EAP coaches were updated with apresentation on the latest sports science developments in coaching,recovery techniques and how they and their athletes can utilise theservices at the new NSWIS location. At SOPAC the athletes participatedin another round of sports science testing and a specific sprints/relaysession with the National Sprints/Relay High Performance CoordinatorPaul Hallam.

Australian Youth Olympic FestivalSydney 19-20 January 2007

The competition included teams from China, Chinese Taipei, Oceania,New Zealand and four Australian teams. A total of 38 EAP athletes wereselected amongst the 120 Australians selected – this comprised 32% of

the team. Emerging Athlete Program Squad members won 39 medals,including 15 Gold. They also set seven meet records and four achievedWorld Youth Qualifying performances in six events. Lomana Fagatuaiwas a new qualifier with a massive personal best of 14.43m in the shot.In the women’s 800m, EAP athletes were outstanding, claiming the firstfour places and in the men’s 1500m four of the first five were from NSW.

On January 13 at the NSWIS offices a Throwers Clinic was conducted forathletes and coaches on Developing Athleticism for young throwers.Three coaches, with international experience, Merv Kemp, Peter Lawlerand Rudolf Sopko lectured at the clinic. Sixteen attended the throwsclinic.

Open training sessions with leading NSW squads were offered to EAPcoaches and athletes throughout January. About 25 coaches andathletes attended these sessions.

Throughout the year the EAP continued its partnerships with RegionalAcademies of sport and secondary schools with appropriate sportsprograms, to assist in the delivery of services to EAP athletes in theirarea. In 2006 the EAP continued its partnership with the South WestSydney Academy of Sport (SWSAS) and Westfields Sport High andcommenced a new partnership with the Central Coast Academy ofSport (CCAS). In 2007 the same three partnerships are in place for thecalendar year.

Athletes and coaches have been kept up to date with all the latestinformation and events with the NSWIS/ANSW newsletter. Eightnewsletters were distributed in 2006/07.

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2007 EAP SQUAD

NAME COACH 2007 SQUADClaire Doyle Sean Williams GoldJacinta Doyle Paul Hallam GoldLomana Fagatuai Merv Kemp GoldSally Fitzgibbons Ian Hatfield GoldEmanuele Fuamatu Merv Kemp GoldTristan Garrett Penny Gillies GoldRyan Gregson Ian Hatfield GoldMatthew Harris Graeme Harris GoldTara Holt Penny Gillies GoldJamal Idris Jerry Idris GoldElizabeth Jenkins Ron Bendell GoldJames Kaan Garry Kaan GoldVika Lolo Ernie Shankelton GoldBlake Lucas Craig Schulstad GoldMia Mackinnon Ian Garrett GoldRhys Murphy Peter Lawler GoldDaniel Small Dan Suchy GoldAdam Szlezak Geoff Mckinnon GoldTrudy Thompson Percy Sales GoldAaron Vanderent Mal Baker GoldMark Watts Gareth Watkins GoldFiona Alldis Anne Saville SilverJacob Allen Gordon Costello SilverMitchell Ansems No Coach SilverAnita Banic Anthony Russell SilverKirsten Bannister Brigitte Bannister/ Nicole Boegman SilverJaimee Bannister Brigitte Bannister SilverAmanda Bartrim Bob Watson/Bob Walkley SilverRobbie Baskin Natasha Stenberg/Ron Bendall SilverKevin Batt Kevin Wills SilverEmma Bettiol Kevin Stone SilverGrant Billingham Jim Gumbleton SilverJohn-Robert Bowskill James Fitzpatrick SilverDavid Bradney Stan Barwick SilverCaryn Brett Trevor Height / Yvonne Puller SilverSophie Broadhead Dennis Goodwin SilverDaniel Bulmer Melissa Rollison SilverSimon Campbell Les Gearey SilverLukas Cannan Rudolf Sopko SilverChristie Chamberlain Denis Knowles SilverKini Chapple Kevin Stone SilverKaren Clarke Kate Clarke SilverAnnaleise Collier Andae Kalemusic SilverKatherine Conder Albie Thomas SilverJames Connor Tony Anderson SilverEmma Cormack Frances Lawson-Cohen SilverEmily Costello Michael Dooley SilverMichael Cox Geoff Cox SilverAidan Cranney Matthew Horsnell SilverHenry Cranney No Coach SilverCourtney Cross John Sharpe SilverBrendan Crowe Larry Spencer /Wayne Lucky SilverEden Cunningham Fred O'Connor SilverDuan Daley Max Debnam Silver

NAME COACH 2007 SQUADBridey Delaney Albie Thomas SilverKristy Dingwall Denis Knowles / Jorg Probst SilverChris Dodd Matthew Horsnell SilverJames Dooley Esfir Dvoskina SilverChristie Douglas Michelle Douglas SilverAndrew Doyle Ian Garrett SilverDylan Dudley Tony Anderson SilverLaura Duncan Harry Riley SilverJessi Elliott Ron White SilverHollie Emery Graeme Heape SilverTom Evans Paul Nancarrow SilverJasmine Everett Michael Dooley SilverNicole Fagan Bill Nappin SilverDean Fahey Anne Saville SilverPatrick Fakiye Paul Hallam SilverRobert Falchi Samantha Peck SilverNarelle Forth Heike Forth SilverJacqueline Fry Darren Wensor SilverMatthew Fryer Craig Schulstad SilverLiam Gander Max Debnam SilverAnnaliese Gardiner Warren Martin SilverLexy Gilmour Ken Green SilverDarcy Gilroy Susan Sundstrom SilverCaitlyn Gough Bob Dunk SilverElly Graf Paul Hallam SilverJohn Grant No Coach SilverBen Guest Kevin Wills SilverErin Guy No Coach SilverLuke Hamer Michael Dooley SilverMelissa Hayes Marilyn Pearson SilverMelissa Hilder David Prior SilverNicholas Hough Anthony Benn SilverMatthew Hulme Clayton Kearney SilverStephanie Hunt Nicole Boegman SilverFrank Iorfino Gavin Beahan SilverNatasha Iosefo Roger Green SilverGreg Jeloudev Paul Hallam SilverDale Jenner Fred O'Connor / Dan Suchy SilverBrad Jenner Ron White SilverKurt Jenner Fred O'Connor / Dan Suchy SilverShannon Jennings Kevin Stone / Annette Tillman SilverJoshua Johnson Sean Williams SilverBriony Kanard Robert Medlicott SilverAlicia Keir Tony Russell SilverPhoebe Kershaw Nicole Boegman SilverBrook Keys Kevin Stone SilverSusan Knapton Kevin Stone SilverChris Knight Max Debnam SilverMatthew Lee Valmai Loomes SilverBrad Leonard Lindsay Watson SilverJanine Liversage Phil Moore / Grant Cremer SilverRebecca Lowe Sean Williams SilverBrock Mackay Allan Mackay SilverKyle Malone Kevin Stone Silver

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NAME COACH 2007 SQUADClare Maloney Darren Wensor/ Ritchie Donovan SilverSam Martyn Geoff Lockhart SilverLachlan Maxwell Tony Vecellio SilverRobert McIntyre Peter Crombie SilverLauren McKillop Sean Williams SilverAlexis McKillop Sean Williams SilverWilliam McNamara Tony McNamara SilverShivone McPhie Nicole Boegman-Stewart SilverNathan McRae Dan Suchy SilverEthan Millward Warren Medcalf SilverKevin Moore Larry Spencer / Wayne Luckey SilverJessica Moroney Lawrie Barclay SilverTracey Morton John Atterton / Michelle Morton SilverKarlie Morton John Atterton / Michelle Morton SilverSharmane Motuliki Rudolf Sopko SilverJordan Mulhearn Jenny Lingley SilverAshleigh Mumberson David Prior SilverAmy Nelson Marilyn Pearson SilverJames Nipperess Albie Thomas SilverDaniel Olivera John Patchett SilverCourtney Owens Fira Doviskina SilverCameron Page Kevin Wills SilverNiketa Patterson Penny Gillies SilverLen Pearce Carl Casaclang SilverJohn Pearce Carl Casaclang SilverChristie Pearson Con Lekkas SilverAmy Pejkovic John Sharpe SilverNatalie Prior Ernie Shankelton SilverMelissa Prior Ernie Shankelton SilverIan Rayson Anne Saville SilverDavid Ricketts Graeme Heape SilverCarly Rodger Max Wilkinson / Bridgett Bannister SilverAnneliese Rubie John Atterton SilverMitchell Ryan Tony Anderson SilverTalissa Scott Rick Watkins / Don Hodgekitt SilverDaniel Sheedy No Coach SilverTina Sherratt John Atterton SilverJamie Sherson Lindsay Watson SilverGabrielle Simpson Aidan Touhy SilverShani Sleeman Michael Hamlyn-Harris SilverLiam Speers Ken Holder SilverDallan Stanton Rosemary Clarke SilverCelia Sullohern Graeme Heape SilverBen Talakai Denis Knowles SilverAshley Thomas Ian Hatfield/Christine Thomas SilverSarah Thomson Rob Medlicott SilverJohn Tilden Kevin McGarry SilverMichael Todd John Atterton SilverSianne Toemoe John Atterton SilverLaura Turner Paul Hallam SilverMitchell Tysoe Larry Spencer SilverKeliti Vaingalo various Silver

NAME COACH 2007 SQUADCurtis Vella Jorg Probst/Denis Knowles SilverTodd Wakefield Sean Williams SilverVeronica Wallington Richard Turnbull SilverZac Walpole Warren Medcalf SilverEmma Walsh John Atterton SilverKimberly Watton Marina Watton SilverCharlotte Wilson Don Brodie SilverElana Withnall Daniel Lawton, B&C Smith SilverAaron Balak No Coach BronzeBrock Bower Colin Smith BronzeSam Cameron Jim Cameron BronzeJenny Conder Albie Thomas BronzeJaryd Cowley Max Wilkinson BronzeLee Desmidt Nicole Boegman-Stewart BronzeSidney Djite Leo Hollestelle BronzeJames Dray Currently changing coaches BronzeHarry Egan Tony Fairweather BronzePeter Gregoriou Peter Tuziak BronzeHeidi Gregson Grant Cremer BronzeRuby Hackett Kelvin Farrington/ Fiona McGregor BronzeJessica Heazlewood Bill Nappin BronzeKristina Hekeik Ron Bendall BronzeEllen Kershaw Nicole Boegman BronzeStephanie Langridge Fred O'Connor BronzeEmma Marks Terry Marks / Jim Gumbleton BronzeChris McDonald Ken Green BronzeBarton McPherson Geoff Lockhart BronzeAmy Neville Sean Williams BronzeSally Page Ray Russell BronzeElzaan Pienaar Nicole Boegman BronzeJosh Plummer Marilyn Pearson BronzeNicole Procajlo John Sharpe BronzeMatthew Rando Kevin Wills BronzeChristopher Retallick Peter Lawler BronzeRhearne Ryan Gordon Costello BronzeJessie Shea Lindsay Watson BronzeMartin Stonis Peter Healey BronzeBlake Vanderwoude Lindsay Watson BronzeSrdjan Veselinovic Dan Suchy BronzeBrett Watton Marina Watton BronzeDean Wood Ian Garrett BronzeCharlotte Yeates Penny Gillies Bronze

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2006-2007 NSW CHAMPIONS

Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance

Open Open

Ambrose Ezenwa SUT 10.52 100m Preya Carey HIL 11.87

Henry Mitchell SYP 21.15 200m Jaimee-Lee Starr WOL 24.05

Joel Milburn ASW 46.97 400m Trisha Holtz HUN 54.71

Nick Bromley UTN 1:49.82 800m Alicia Bromley UTN 2:09.03

Brad Woods RBH 3:42.68 1500m Nikki Molan SYU 4:21.74

Jeremy Roff RBH 8:05.15 3000m Emily Brichacek RBH 9:06.41

Mark Tucker SGD 13:56.09 5000m Emma Rilen SYU 16:17.53

Glenn Guzzo SSR 29:44.12 10000m Eliza Stewart UTN 35:13.85

Luke Adams BAN 19:55.17 5000m Walk Jane Saville RBH 22:53.61

Justin Merlino SYU 13.92 110m / 100m Hurdles Hayley Cameron WES 13.74

James Roff UTN 53.20 400m Hurdles Tarin Nevin ILL 1:02.48

Youcef Abdi RBH 8:33.32 3000m Steeplechase Katherine Conder SGD 10:58.15

Michael Hamlyn-Harris ASW 2.16m High Jump Claire Mallett SUT 1.80m

Matthew Fryer CBT 4.60m Pole Vault Aurelie Clerc CBT 3.60m

Peter Parsons PAR 7.37m Long Jump Fleur Castlereagh SUT 5.74m

Daniel Sumpton SYU 15.13m Triple Jump Lisa Morrison PAR 12.80m

Stuart Gyngell GOS 18.35m Shot Put Dani Samuels WES 15.01m

Benn Harradine HUN 61.17m Discus Dani Samuels WES 54.82m

Mark Dickson WES 62.16m Hammer Karyne Di Marco WES 60.64m

William Hamlyn-Harris UNS 71.61m Javelin Laura Cornford BAN 57.37m

Daniel Lawton FOR 5877 points Decathlon / Heptathlon Danielle Senior UTN 4798 points

Jeremy Roff RBH 24:28 8km / 5km Short Course Belinda Wilsher SUT 17:57

Russell Dessaix-Chin SYU 39:06 12km / 8km Cross Country Eliza Stewart BAN 29:48

Brad Croker SYU 31:45 10km / 4km Novice Alison Rothwell BMA 14:20

Glenn Guzzo SSR 66:58 Half Marathon Melinda Vernon BMA 77:35

Glenn Guzzo SSR 2:22:50 Marathon Magda Karamali-Poulos SUT 2:49:54

Glenn Guzzo SSR 30:34 10km Road Race Melinda Vernon BMA 36:07

Troy Sundstrom IBS 1:38:40 20km / 15km Road Walk Michelle French NEP 1:12:54

Troy Sundstrom IBS 2:33:14 30km / 20km Road Walk Vanessa Ebejer BMA 1:59:09

Under 23

Thomas Scott HUN 10.73 100m Alison Glapa HUN 11.88

Henry Mitchell SYP 21.93 200m Lauren Johnston BAN 26.00

Joel Milburn ASW 47.95 400m Kerryn Paul BLA 58.42

James Hurley RBH 1:57.00 800m Renee Vandenburg UTN 2:11.31

James Hurley RBH 4:09.26 1500m Katie French UTN 4:28.25

Tim Page GOS 14:40.69 5000m Samantha Milton ILL 18:05.73

N/A 5000m Walk Vanessa Ebejer BMA 26:25.44

Justin Merlino SYU 14.30 110m / 100m Hurdles Jessie Shea BAN 15.63

Leigh Bennett MIN 53.04 400m Hurdles N/A

Matthew Robbie MIN 9:46.45 3000m Steeplechase Katie Jameson RYD 12:12.98

Daniel Lawton FOR 1.99m High Jump

Daniel Lawton FOR 3.40 Pole Vault

Christopher Barrakat SGD 6.96m Long Jump

Rowan McGinley UTN 12.77m Triple Jump Alexander Cric HIL 11.05m

Daniel Lawton FOR 11.54m Shot Put Cassandra Richards MIN 11.26m

William Higgins CBT 43.37m Discus Sharmane Motuliki SYU 45.73m

Michael Barber HIL 37.04m Hammer Lisa Craig CBT 53.30m

Matthew Outzen WES 59.74m Javelin Kristy May CBT 41.70m

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Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance

Under 20

Liam Gander HUN 11.08 100m Laura Duncan IND 12.06

Daniel Small WES 22.53 200m Laura Duncan IND 25.75

Jack Jones SGD 50.08 400m Stephanie Hunt UTN 57.50

Mitchell Ryan CBT 1:55.00 800m Erin Binks NOW 2:18.33

David Bradney HUN 3:53.64 1500m Lexy Gilmour SUT 4:26.28

Ryan Gregson KEJ 14:30.63 5000m / 3000m Lexy Gilmour SUT 9:46.24

Brook Keys NEP 22:15.47 5000m Walk Fiona Alldis ASW 25:37.27

Daniel Small WES 14.71 110m / 100m Hurdles Joanne Waring HIL 16.12

Byron Woodham WES 59.13 400m Hurdles Niketa Patterson ILL 1:04.12

Mitchell Ryan CBT 10:00.26 3000m Steeplechase Rebecca Lowe RBH 10:53.10

Chris Dodd ASW 2.02m High Jump

Blake Lucas CBT 4.30m Pole Vault Amanda Bartrim GOS 3.20m

Cleiton Sabino WES 6.98m Long Jump Jacinta Doyle SUT 5.94m

Dallan Stanton KOO 13.63m Triple Jump Mikaela Read SYP 11.59m

Emanuele Fuamatu BAN 18.65m Shot Put Dani Samuels WES 15.35m

Emanuele Fuamatu BAN 47.87m Discus Dani Samuels WES 56.34m

Emanuele Fuamatu BAN 53.49m Hammer Natalie Prior CBT 53.51m

Brock Mackay TAM 56.37m Javelin Laura Cornford BAN 54.78m

Oliver Holland UTN 5501 points Decathlon / Heptathlon Amy Sadler BAN 4615 points

Matthew Johnsen NOW 16:04 5km Short Course Lara Tamsett RBH 17:34

Ben Guest GOS 27:12 8km/6km Cross Country Katie Jameson RYD 24:54

Vladimir Kravchenko RBH 26:12 8km/6km Road Race Lara Tamsett RBH 21:00

Ian Rayson MIN 47:32 10km Road Walk Fiona Alldis ASW 51:33

Ian Rayson MIN 1:41:07 20km / 15km Road Walk Fiona Alldis ASW 1:24:27

Under 18

Frankie Iorfino BAN 11.05 100m Elly Graf ILL 12.28

Zachary Walpole HUN 21.77 200m Jacinta Doyle SUT 24.14

Greg Jeloudev RBH 50.00 400m Emily Costello ILL 56.63

Jordan Smith UTN 1:59.54 800m Alicia Keir ILL 2:13.93

Jordan Smith UTN 4:13.20 1500m Amy Neville RBH 4:39.58

Ryan Gregson KEJ 8:43.81 3000m Chloe Tighe CBT 9:47.54

Brook Keys NEP 13:33.92 3000m Walk Melissa Hayes ASW 14:11.99

James Dooley UTN 14.71 110m / 100m Hurdles Jacinta Doyle SUT 13.66

Brad Leonard CBT 55.52 400m Hurdles Niketa Patterson ILL 1:06.55

Jordan Smith UTN 6:36.35 2000m Steeplechase Hollie Emery BMA 7:04.28

Michael Cox BMA 1.95m High Jump Trudy Thompson WYO 1.79m

John Crandell ASW 2.70m Pole Vault Amanda Bartrim GOS 3.60m

Lachlan Maxwell SOS 6.63m Long Jump Jacinta Doyle SUT 5.65m

Len Pearce RYD 13.76m Triple Jump Kirsten Bannister ILL 12.05m

Jamal Idris BAN 16.52m Shot Put Lomana Fagatuai BAN 14.07m

Jamal Idris BAN 57.25m Discus Lomana Fagatuai BAN 47.46m

Brock Bower FOR 40.95m Hammer Ashleigh Mumberson CBT 45.45m

Jamal Idris BAN 70.58m Javelin Karen Clarke IND 44.22m

Michael Cox BMA 5603 points Decathlon / Heptathlon Jacinta Doyle SUT 4798 points

Ryan Gregson KEJ 16:09 5km / 3km Short Course Lexy Gilmour SUT 9:41

Ryan Gregson KEJ 19:04 6km/4km Cross Country Sally Fitzgibbons KEJ 14:46

Ryan Gregson KEJ 15:45 5km/4km Road Race Jennifer Conder SUT 14:07

Derek Mulhearn PAR 50:29 8km Road Walk Cassandra Staples CBT 46:07

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Under 16

Dean Fahey SOS 11.72 100m Laura Turner SUT 12.45

Dean Fahey SOS 24.14 200m Laura Turner SUT 24.97

Luke Pickerd ILL 52.78 400m Emma Hunt CHE 1:00.02

James Connor CBT 2:04.05 800m Tia Brady HUN 2:17.22

Joshua Johnson RBH 4:18.75 1500m Ruby Hackett UTN 4:46.43

Dylan Dudley CBT 10:12.00 3000m Charlotte Wilson ASW 10:52.25

Jordan Mulhearn PAR 14:54.25 3000m Walk Amy Bettiol NEP 15:35.32

Mitchell Tysoe GOS 14.07 100m / 90m Hurdles Amy Chiu SUT 16.68

Nathan Rushworth NEP 28.58 200m Hurdles Courtney Owens TGS 30.51

Dylan Dudley CBT 6:54.54 2000m Steeplechase Charlotte Wilson ASW 7:37.13

Nathan Rushworth NEP 1.80m High Jump Amy Pejkovic CHE 1.73m

Pole Vault Kim Kennedy HIL 2.70m

Luke Pickerd ILL 6.16m Long Jump Amy Pejkovic CHE 5.30m

Luke Pickerd ILL 12.37m Triple Jump Christie Douglas SGD 10.95m

Ben Talakai SOS 16.13m Shot Put Natasha Iosefo SGD 11.44m

Ben Talakai SOS 59.78m Discus Brydee Clarke KOO 37.73m

Jared Dailey EDG 45.13m Hammer Melissa Prior CBT 35.58m

Liam Speers HUN 51.51m Javelin Katie Lawrence ESM 30.52m

Luke Pickerd ILL 4429 points Heptathlon Chloe Doyle SUT 3860 points

David Ricketts BMA 9:10 3km Short Course Claire Doyle RBH 10:07

Cameron Page GOS 13:10 4km Cross Country Claire Doyle RBH 15:02

Cameron Page GOS 12:32 4km Road Race Alana Yardley KEJ 14:27

Shaun Ninyo SOS 15:44 3km Road Walk Shannon Jennings NEP 14:34

Kyle Malone NEP 24:41 5km Road Walk Melissa Hayes ASW 25:42

Under 14

Zachary Rea RBH 7:19 2km Short Course Bree Jones KEJ 8:02

Zachary Rea RBH 10:32 3km / 3km Cross Country Bree Jones KEJ 11:06

Josh Davies RBH 10:07 3km Road Race Bree Jones KEJ 10:56

Nathan Falzdad NEP 9:59 2km Walk Emma Bettiol NEP 10:08

Under 12

Harrison Gregson HIL 5:55 1.5km Short Course Madeline Hay ILL 6:09

Hamish Paine KEJ 7:42 2km / 2km Cross Country Madeline Hay ILL 8:00

Harrison Gregson HIL 7:00 2km Road Race Candice Dooley ILL 7:28

Caleb Suderley NEP 6:11 1km Walk Amy Bettiol NEP 4:49

Masters

30-34yrs

Ashley McMahon UTN 7.42 60m Ranell Hobson IBS 8.21

Ashley McMahon UTN 10.86 100m Ranell Hobson IBS 12.66

Ashley McMahon UTN 22.98 200m Ranell Hobson IBS 28.1

400m

Gary Howard RBH 2:00.11 800m

Michael Doggett ASW 4:26.50 1500m Heidi Catzer RBH 5:01.05

Daniel Brien BLA 30:58.18 5000m Heidi Catzer RBH 18:52.93

3000m Walk

110m / 100m Hurdles Ranell Hobson IBS 22.33

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2006-2007 NSW CHAMPIONS

Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance

30-34yrs

400m Hurdles

3000m/2000m Steeplechase

Anthony Butt NEP 1.65m High Jump Ranell Hobson IBS 1.40m

Anthony Butt NEP 3.65m Pole Vault

Anthony Butt NEP 5.75m Long Jump Ranell Hobson IBS 4.62m

Triple Jump Ranell Hobson IBS 9.19m

Anthony Butt NEP 9.83m Shot Put Tatiana Sudarikova NMA 10.57m

Anthony Butt NEP 28.52m Discus

Brett Kingston BMA 31.70m Hammer Tatiana Sudarikova NMA 28.39m

Anthony Butt NEP 44.92m Javelin Tatiana Sudarikova NMA 34.62

Brett Kingston BMA 9.40m Weight Throw Tatiana Sudarikova NMA 10.55m

Decathlon / Heptathlon

35-39yrs

Krzysztof Wardecki SYP 7.62 60m Kylie Strong ILL 8.44

Ernest Leseberg GIR 11.20 100m Kylie Strong ILL 12.79

Ernest Leseberg GIR 23.43 200m Kylie Strong ILL 28.18

Ernest Leseberg GIR 51.70 400m Sue Ward SUT 1:02.36

Michael Lynch NMA 2:05.18 800m

Roger Hastie UTN 4:32.49 1500m Cristine Suffolk NOW 5:38.63

Roger Hastie UTN 17:16.90 5000m Cristine Suffolk NOW 20:10.16

David Smyth RBH 26:58.53 5000m Walk Michelle Cruickshank NEP 31:05.13

110m / 100m Hurdles

Matthew Hales SYP 1:00.86 400m Hurdles

Paul Davidson NOW 11:32.19 3000m Steeplechase

Paul Collins NMA 1.50m High Jump Lynette Smith GIR 1.57m

Pole Vault Jenny Tubby WOL 2.00m

Krzysztof Wardecki SYP 5.86m Long Jump Kylie Strong ILL 5.17m

Paul Collins NMA 10.58m Triple Jump Sue Ward SUT 10.49m

Paul Collins NMA 9.91m Shot Put Lynette Smith GIR 10.40m

Paul Collins NMA 31.69m Discus Lynette Smith GIR 36.24m

Hammer Melissa Bonser NMA 34.71m

Javelin Lynette Smith GIR 36.18m

Weight Throw Melissa Bonser NMA 11.28m

Decathlon / Heptathlon

Nicholas Cope RBH 25:33 8km / 5km Short Course Fleur Flannery RBH 20:06

Richard Roberts ASW 41:40 12km / 8km Cross Country Fleur Flannery RBH 34:23

10km / 4km Novice

Robert Spilling BMA 72:47 Half Marathon Liz Miller RBH 81:44

Nicholas Cope RBH 31:10 10km Road Race Di Hayter SGD 41:42

Anthony Albanese SOS 28:00 5km Road Walk Michelle Cruickshank NEP 29:09

Anthony Albanese SOS 1:30:30 15km Road Walk Salvina Agius NEP 1:42:20

40-44yrs

John Burfoot ILL 8.34 60m Gianna Mogentale IBS 8.23

Darren Jenkins KOT 11.79 100m Gianna Mogentale IBS 12.26

Darren Riley NMA 24.75 200m Gianna Mogentale IBS 26.81

Darren Riley NMA 57.6 400m Gianna Mogentale IBS 1:02.36

Barry Moore NMA 2:07.66 800m Gianna Mogentale IBS 2:31.23

Barry Moore NMA 4:35.27 1500m

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Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance

40-44yrs

5000m Michelle Mitford RBH 20:39.72

5000m Walk Suzanne Brown UTN 32:35.39

Anthony O’Connor AEA 19.32 110m / 80m Hurdles Jacqualine Bezuidenhout UTS 14.84

Anthony O’Connor AEA 1:04.57 400m Hurdles

Garry Womsley GIR 12:39.19 3000m Steeplechase

John Burfoot ILL 1.65m High Jump Jacqualine Bezuidenhout UTS 1.35m

Tony Nash UTN 2.80m Pole Vault

John Burfoot ILL 5.57m Long Jump Gianna Mogentale IBS 4.92m

Tony Nash UTN 9.56m Triple Jump Gianna Mogentale IBS 10.23m

Phillip Frkovic WOL 11.53m Shot Put Gabriele Watts NEP 11.02m

Phillip Frkovic WOL 35.62m Discus Gabriele Watts NEP 36.32m

Phillip Frkovic WOL 35.62m Hammer Caroline Layt UTN 34.46m

Michael Webb POS 37.41m Javelin Susan Whatley ILL 19.58m

Phillip Frkovic WOL 10.95m Weight Throw Gabriele Watts NEP 12.41m

Decathlon / Heptathlon

Manu Sivaraj RBH 27:55 8km / 5km Short Course Lisa Harrison HIL 20:25

Rob Spilling BMA 43:46 12km / 8km Cross Country Michelle Mitford RBH 35:02

Rob Spilling BMA 33:25 10km Road Race Danielle Langsworth SSR 40:13

45-49yrs

David Isackson SYP 8.01 60m Salvina Agius NEP 12.01

David Isackson SYP 11.72 100m Julie Forster RBH 12.82

David Isackson SYP 25.37 200m Julie Forster RBH 27.37

Todd Devery BAT 56.63 400m Julie Forster RBH 1:03.66

Brendan Dwyer AEA 2:12.50 800m Julie Peksis GOS 2:43.77

Brendan Dwyer AEA 4:39.40 1500m Margaret Beardslee MIN 5:18.75

Peter Spehr RBH 18:30.49 5000m Margaret Beardslee MIN 19:40.15

Anthony Albanese SOS 29:59.06 5000m Walk Salvina Agius NEP 32:41.41

110m / 80m Hurdles Salvina Agius NEP 30.23

400m Hurdles

Leslie Gonye UNS 15:07.18 3000m Steeplechase Trish Stallard WAL 11:24.90

Volodymyr Shelever BAN 1.80m High Jump Salvina Agius NEP 1.00m

William Tyler WOL 3.00m Pole Vault Trish Stallard WAL 1.50m

Volodymyr Shelever BAN 5.47m Long Jump Salvina Agius NEP 2.59m

Volodymyr Shelever BAN 11.70m Triple Jump Trish Stallard WAL 6.45m

Simon Butler-White NMA 8.94m Shot Put Wendy Hord BLA 6.85m

Matthew Hornsell MIN 29.28m Discus Annette Tillman NEP 14.42m

Sergei Zablotskii CRH 47.00m Hammer Annette Tillman NEP 14.70m

Matthew Hornsell MIN 40.16m Javelin Wendy Hord BLA 14.76m

Mark Cepak UTN 8.25m Weight Throw Annette Tillman NEP 5.94m

Decathlon / Heptathlon

Rob Spilling BMA 27:31 8km / 5km Short Course Sandra Turner SUT 22:33

Marco Bareiss ILL 45:45 12km / 8km Cross Country Sandra Turner SUT 38:29

10km / 4km Novice

Marco Bareiss ILL 77:09 Half Marathon Rosemary Roediger HIL 87:09

Marco Bareiss ILL 35:40 10km Road Race

Ken Smith BAT 31:25 5km Road Walk Jan Dodds BAN 33:42

Ken Smith BAT 1:39:47 15km Road Walk Nancy Lloyd UTN 1:43:57

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2006-2007 NSW CHAMPIONS

Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance

50-54yrs

Ray Warner RAY 8.43 60m Jill Taylor CHE 10.26

Ray Warner RAY 12.8 100m Jill Taylor CHE 16.34

Gregory Hepburn CBT 26.76 200m

Gary Temple ILL 1:00.78 400m

Doug Barrett UTN 2:36.29 800m

Keith Bateman SSR 4:20.45 1500m

Barry Willis MIN 17:18.71 5000m

5000m Walk Nancy Lloyd UTS 34:30.40

Wayne Marriott SYP 18.5 100m / 80m Hurdles Kerrie Macey CBT 15.91

Gary Temple ILL 1:11.50 400m Hurdles

3000m Steeplechase

Clay Tompkins UTN 1.60m High Jump Kerrie Macey CBT 1.20m

Pole Vault

Clay Tompkins UTN 5.67m Long Jump Kerrie Macey CBT 3.95m

Clay Tompkins UTN 12.23m Triple Jump

Anthony Baker NMA 11.35m Shot Put Jill Taylor CHE 8.21m

Andrew Atkinson-Howatt RYD 35.62m Discus Jill Taylor CHE 21.05m

Lajos Joni GIR 43.87m Hammer Karen Jones UTN 21.46m

Andrew Atkinson-Howatt RYD 45.61m Javelin Kerrie Macey CBT 23.84m

Lajos Joni GIR 14.70m Weight Throw Jill Taylor CHE 9.61m

Decathlon / Heptathlon

Keith Bateman SSR 28:18 8km / 5km Short Course Rosemary Roediger HIL 20:16

Wayne Montefiore KEJ 49:54 12km / 8km Cross Country Rosemary Roediger HIL 34:10

Keith Bateman SSR 36:21 10km Road Race Rosemary Roediger HIL 39:25

55-59yrs

Alan Carey HIL 8.30 60m Rosalind Perry WOL 11.23

John Van Stappen ILL 12.80 100m Kerri Giumelli MIN 15.81

John Morison SYP 26.72 200m

Stuart Hayward TOU 56.48 400m

Stuart Hayward TOU 2:14.78 800m Rosalind Perry WOL 3:49.08

1500m

Ron Schwebel SSR 18:39.65 5000m

3000m Walk

5000m Walk Judy Brown GOS 37:42.31

Conrad Burge SYP 18.06 100m / 80m Hurdles

Neil Fowler NEV 1:06.64 400m Hurdles

3000m Steeplechase

Noel Peters NMA 1.35m High Jump Judy Brown GOS 0.95m

Phillip Carrero RBH 3.30m Pole Vault

Noel Peters NMA 4.90m Long Jump Judy Brown GOS 2.39m

Noel Peters NMA 8.97m Triple Jump

James Stammers BRU 8.94m Shot Put Adriana Van Bockel WOL 6.49m

James Stammers BRU 24.24m Discus Adriana Van Bockel WOL 16.73m

James Stammers BRU 26.84m Hammer Adriana Van Bockel WOL 24.83m

Ron Perkins NMA 31.54m Javelin Adriana Van Bockel WOL 13.94m

James Stammers BRU 10.78m Weight Throw Adriana Van Bockel WOL 7.68m

Decathlon / Heptathlon

Christopher Dwyer BAN 30:18 8km / 5km Short Course Marjorie Keaton KEJ 27:10

Jim Owens KEJ 31:22 8km / 6km Cross Country Dorothy Tanner SUT 30:52

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Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance

55-59yrs

10km / 4km Novice

Peter Cassettari BAN 89:10 Half Marathon Dorothy Tanner SUT 106:02

Jim Owen KEJ 36:28 10km Road Race

Dennis Williams HIL 28:59 5km Road Walk Judy Brown GOS 37:16

Jim Seymon UTN 1:32:13 15km Road Walk Judy Brown GOS 2:03:09

60-64yrs

Peter Crombie SYP 8.47 60m

Peter Crombie SYP 12.51 100m

Peter Crombie SYP 26.8 200m

Peter Crombie SYP 59.78 400m

Martin Auster ARM 2:26.65 800m

Donald Mathewson HIL 5:10.80 1500m

3000m

Graham Allomes SYP 32:42.45 5000m Walk

Frank Scorzelli SGD 19:08.04 5000m Dorothy Siepmann 26:42.74 BAN

100m / 80m Hurdles

300m Hurdles

3000m Steeplechase

High Jump

Pole Vault

Long Jump

Triple Jump

Vince Basile NMA 9.84m Shot Put Mary Thomas IBS 8.98m

Vince Basile NMA 31.80m Discus Mary Thomas IBS 23.75m

Jim Fitzgerald PAR 23.76m Hammer Mary Thomas IBS 27.13m

Vince Basile NMA 32.40m Javelin Mary Thomas IBS 28.23m

Jim Fitzgerald PAR 8.81m Weight Throw Mary Thomas IBS 10.98m

Decathlon / Heptathlon

Neville Burley BAN 33:05 8km / 5km Short Course Gwenda Brokenshire KEJ 25:46

Neville Burley BAN 33:34 8km / 6km Cross Country

Ian Graves SUT 40:43 10km Road Race

65-69yrs

Albert Gay CBT 9.15 60m

Tony Ireland NMA 13.46 100m

Tony Ireland NMA 29.79 200m

Tony Ireland NMA 1:00.76 400m

Tony Ireland NMA 2:25.65 800m

Ron Wills UTN 6:07.26 1500m

5000m

Jim Seymon UTN 30:16.93 5000m Walk

Albert Gay CBT 21.03 100m / 80m Hurdles

Albert Gay CBT 57.08 300m Hurdles

3000m Steeplechase

Noel Donohue NMA 1.25m High Jump

Albert Gay CBT 2.80m Pole Vault

Albert Gay CBT 4.24m Long Jump

Noel Donohue NMA 6.28m Triple Jump

Keith James NMA 10.22m Shot Put

2006-2007 NSW CHAMPIONS

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2 0 0 6 – 2 0 0 7 A N N U A L R E P O R T

Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance

65-69yrs

Keith James NMA 40.99m Discus

Dave Bugden CBT 33.35m Hammer

Keith James NMA 12.30m Weight Throw

Albert Gay CBT 30.54m Javelin

Decathlon / Heptathlon

William Thom BAN 36:33 8km / 5km Short Course

William Thom BAN 39:19 8km / 6km Cross Country

10km / 4km Novice

John Spinney BMA 106:32 Half Marathon

John Spinney BMA 44:11 10km Road Race

70-74yrs

Bernard Condon NOW 9.39 60m

Bernard Condon NOW 14.46 100m

Bernard Condon NOW 31.64 200m

400m

800m

1500m

5000m

5000m Walk

Peter McEnearney NMA 16.39 80m Hurdles

Peter McEnearney NMA 59 300m Hurdles

3000m Steeplechase

Ron Simcock WOL 1.25m High Jump

Pole Vault

John Sturzaker SYP 3.40m Long Jump

John Sturzaker SYP 7.84m Triple Jump

Ron Simcock WOL 11.10m Shot Put

Ron Simcock WOL 29.52m Discus

Ron Simcock WOL 32.33m Hammer

Ron Simcock WOL 35.09m Javelin

Ron Simcock WOL 12.91m Weight Throw

75-79yrs

James Soutar GOS 12.09 60m

Richard Hughes NMA 14.96 100m

Richard Hughes NMA 32.76 200m

400m

800m

1500m

3000m

3000m Walk

80m Hurdles

300m Hurdles

3000m Steeplechase

High Jump

Pole Vault

James McGrath UTN 3.31m Long Jump

James Soutar GOS 6.50m Triple Jump

Hans Platzer HIL 7.95m Shot Put

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Men Club Performance Event Women Club Performance

75-79yrs

Hans Platzer HIL 22.85m Discus

Tom Mullins RBH 31.03m Hammer

James McGrath UTN 16.18m Javelin

Tom Mullins RBH 10.48m Weight Throw

Decathlon / Heptathlon

80-84yrs

60m

Max McKay ILL 19.46 100m

200m

400m

800m

1500m

3000m

3000m Walk

80m Hurdles

300m Hurdles

3000m Steeplechase

Max McKay ILL .95m High Jump

Pole Vault

Long Jump

Triple Jump

Russell Foy NMA 7.42m Shot Put

Russell Foy NMA 17.09m Discus

Russell Foy NMA 26.18m Hammer

Max McKay NMA 12.28m Javelin

Russell Foy NMA 10.52m Weight Throw

Decathlon / Heptathlon

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2 0 0 6 – 2 0 0 7 A N N U A L R E P O R T

World Cup in Athletics, Athens, Greece, 16-17 September, 2006

Youcef Abdi 3000m Steeplechase 5th 8:36.13

Daniel Batman 4x100m 6th 39.484x400m 8th 3:05.54

Ambrose Ezenwa 4x100m 6th 39.48

Clinton Hill 400m 8th 46.414x400m 8th 3:05.54

Fabrice Lapierre Long Jump 8th 7.58m

Preya Carey 4x100m 5th 44.26

Rosemary Hayward 400m 9th 54.014x400m 8th 3:36.36

Rebecca Irwin 4x400m 8th 3:36.36

Dani Samuels Discus 6th 59.68m

Eloise Wellings 3000m 4th 8:41.78

World Junior Championships, Beijing, China, 15-20 August, 2006

Emanuele Fuamatu Shot Put Qual 17.96m DNQ

Tristan Garrett 4x400m H1 DQ

Kurt Mulcahy 200m Ht2 1st 21.26(-1.1); SF1 6th 21.42(-1.0)4x100m Ht1 3rd 40.11

Lachlan Renshaw 800m Ht5 2nd 1:47.00; SF2 3rd 1:48.264x400m Ht1 DQ

Aaron Vanderent 200m Ht3 DNF

Tara Holt 100m Hurdles Ht1 7th 14.50(+1.1)

Zoe Pelbart Javelin Qual 43.60m DNQ

Dani Samuels Shot Put Qual 15.96m; Final 7th 15.71mDiscus Qual 57.67m; Final 1st 60.63m

Lucy Starrat 3000m 15th 9:45.22

Lara Tamsett 3000m 11th 9:25.13

Annabel Thompson Discus Qual 42.32m DNQJavelin Qual 46.51m DNQ

Laura Verlinden 100m Ht2 3rd 11.88(+0.4)200m Ht4 4th 24.41(-0.1); SF1 8th 25.02(-2.8)4x100m Ht3 DNF

NSW ROLL OF HONOUR

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World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa, Kenya, 24 March, 2007

Ben Guest U20 8000m 51st 27:03

Lucy Starrat U20 6000m 34th 23:04

Lara Tamsett U20 6000m 36th 23:15

Australian Track & Field Championships, Brisbane, 9-11 March, 2007

Joshua Ross 100m M 1st 10.08200m M 1st 20.51

Justin Merlino 110m Hurdles M 1st 13.55

Mark Tucker 3000m M 1st 8:01.19

Nick Bromley 800m M 1st 1:48.42

Clay Cross Shot Put M 2nd 18.21m

Greg Eyears 110m Hurdles M 2nd 13.72

Kurt Mulcahy 400m M 2nd 46.36

Michael Perry Triple Jump M 2nd 16.40m

Nick Moroney High Jump M 2nd 2.18m

Paul Hoffman 1500m M 2nd 3:42.87

Alexander Stewart Triple Jump M 3rd 15.79m

Benjamin Baker Javelin M 3rd 73.28m

Jeremy Roff 1500m M 3rd 3:42.88

Joel Milburn 400m M 3rd 46.79

Leigh Bennett 400m Hurdles M 3rd 52.68

Matthew Hammond 800m M 3rd 1:49.02

Stuart Gyngell Shot Put M 3rd 17.40m

Dani Samuels Shot Put F 1st 16.17mDiscus F 1st 60.40m

Karyne Di Marco Hammer Throw F 1st 61.53m

Eloise Wellings 3000m F 2nd 9:35.88

Laura Cornford Javelin F 2nd 55.64m

Lisa Morrison Triple Jump F 2nd 13.03m

Trisha Holtz 400m F 2nd 53.71

Hayley Cameron 100m Hurdles F 3rd 13.74

Laura Johnson 20km Walk F 3rd 1:50:54

Rosemary Hayward 400m F 3rd 54.46

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Board acknowledges the efforts and commitment made by all officials, coaches, volunteers, administrators, management and staff, for the benefit of the sport and in particular, the athletes, throughout New South Wales.