australian swimming 93rd annual report 2001/2002

Victoria and in NSW. It will also allow Swim
Australia centres to deliver teacher of
swimming courses within each centre provided
they have the appropriately qualified teachers
for the delivery.
Our Board of Directors has continued to meet
throughout the year and thanks to their
support, in particular that of Executive Director
Michael Ursu, my transition to the Chairman’s
position has been a smooth one. As part of its
Strategic Planning program, the ASCTA Board
has set in place a more e÷cient working
format to embrace the needs of our total
membership.
Under Michael’s guidance ASCTA continues to
provide a number of services to its Members
both in Australia and overseas and the bimonthly
journal continues to be a much sought
after ‘read’. The ASCTA o÷ce does not rest on
its laurels as is continually striving to look after
the needs of the ASCTA membership and to
ensure they are given access to the best that is
available in terms service.
MILO Swim Australia, under the directorship of
Ross Gage and his Brisbane based team, has
undertaken major developments its
advertising campaigns. By securing Australian
Dolphin Leisel Jones as its ambassador, Milo
Swim Australia advocating safe swimming and
much more.
Ross and his team are to be congratulated for
the highly professional and innovative way
they manage this worthwhile project.
geoff huegill
2001 Male Butterfly Swimmer of the Year
Current World Record Holder 50m Butterfly
longcourse and shortcourse
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At competitive level, Australia has once again
proven itself capable of rising to the occasion
with significant successes at every meet
contested throughout the year. Fortunately,
these successes have been shared by a large
number of swimmers indicating the depth we
have in swimming at the present time.
Greg Hodge has inherited our sport’s toughest
job. I feel confident that with the support of
ASCTA, ASI, the respective Head Coaches and
the home coaches and support personnel that
the successes, so hard fought for during Don
Talbot’s term as Head Coach, will continue.
The one thing about a team sport is that
because of the number of individuals involved
and their own personal aspirations for success
you can be guaranteed there is always room
for improvement. Perhaps that’s what keeps us
coming back for more and certainly to set new
goals to chase.
In the swimming industry we have farewelled
some familiar faces—Vena Murray, Don Talbot
and with much sorrow, Terry Gathercole. They
have left some big shoes to fill and I am sure
you will join with me in continuing to support
an industry to which they dedicated so much
of their personal energies.
To ASI Board and the membership of ASCTA
I wish to thank you for your support over the
past year and to acknowledge the input of all
teachers and coaches whether they be at
Learn-to-Swim or International Level.
I sincerely hope that like me you look forward
to new challenges with enthusiasm and
continue to enjoy your profession.
David Urquhart
chairman