Water Polo Queensland Annual Report 2010

MISSION
2009/2010 Annual Report
Queensland Water Polo Inc
To facilitate the growth and expansion of operations, facilities and programs to cater to
community needs.
To help develop our players, coaches, officials and volunteers to the level they desire.
To provide stable organisational and financial management for the betterment of all participants.
To form effective partnerships, both within the sport of Water Polo and externally.
To where possible, participate within the operational and strategic structure, as guided by
Australian Water Polo Inc, to achieve QWPI objectives.
VISION
To be recognised as one of the top two Water Polo States in Australia, to facilitate and nurture a fun
competitive team activity for all levels of participation and to ensure the ongoing viability of the sport
in Queensland.
VALUES
Encourages healthy, fun, drug free and safe participation in Water Polo for players, coaches,
officials and volunteers
Be efficient and professional in all operational and strategic areas of administration, events and
game development.
Create an inclusive, impartial and objective environment in which all stakeholders will operate
(Fair Play in Sport)
Promote the achievement of excellence at all times in everything we do.
Demonstrate operational and financial integrity at all times.
Have open, clear and effective communication with all stakeholders at all times.
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Queensland Water Polo Inc
Executive Committee
President Phil Pettifer (Acting)
Secretary Helen Park
Finance Officer Phil Pettifer
Country Officer Kerry Connolly
Marketing Officer Tracy Vincent
Competitions Officer Sharyn Tucker
Athlete Development Officer Natalie Pavanello
Employees
Executive Director Keith Long
Administration Assistant Gina Fabian
Development Officer Daniel Almond
Finance Officer Sandra Lucas
Life Members
Mr N.M.Cooke LLB (1972)
Dr J. Van Opdenbosch (1975) (deceased)
Mr R.W. Parton (1976)
Mr R.J. Wiles (1981)
Mr S.J. Cluett (1983)
Ms B. Parker (1989)
Mr J Birch (2005)
Ms L Lister (2007) (deceased)
Auditor
BDO Audit Pty Ltd (QLD)
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2009/2010 Annual Report
Table of Contents
President’s Report 5-6
Administration & Development 7-9
Queensland State Teams 10-11
Events 12
Queensland Representatives in Australian Squads/Teams 13
Registrations and Affiliations 14
Financial Report and Statements 15-27
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ACTING PRESIDENT’S
REPORT Phil Pettifer
I would like to begin by thanking the many Queensland volunteers for your contributions over the
past water polo season. Without your untiring support we could not have continued to deliver and
grow the dynamic sport of water polo throughout Queensland.
I would also like to remember at this time those members who have passed away over the year
and who have contributed to QWPI's mission and values. In particular I reflect on the
recent passing of our Life Member in Lyra Lister.
This past year saw a rare achievement by our Women’s National Water Polo League
representatives. Defending champions, the VICI Brisbane Barracuda's defeated the KFC
Queensland Breakers in the gold medal match. I congratulate both teams
on this significant outcome.
At State level in 2009-2010, we saw the:
State 14 and Under Championship held in Brisbane
State 16 and Under Championship held at the Sunshine Coast
State 18 and Under Championship held in Brisbane
Queensland Country Championships held in Toowoomba, and
Northern League held in Mackay
The inaugural Under 12 'Weekend of Water Polo Tournament' was held in Brisbane and proved to
be a highly successful event.
The fun atmosphere and all round smiles at that particular event is a constant reminder of why we
become involved in the sport.
Queensland Water Polo Inc (QWPI) was granted hosting rights to running the inaugural 16 Years
and Under National Club Championships in Brisbane. A record 43 teams participated at that event.
QWPI also hosted the 14 Years and Under National Club Championships in Brisbane.
At National Championships, Queensland continued to produce solid performances across all age
groups. In total, QWPI was represented by the following teams during the 2009-2010 season:
5 teams at the Pan Pacific Water Polo Championships in New Zealand. 3 of these teams were
involved in the Trans Tasman Challenge held in Auckland
4 teams at the East Coast Challenge in Sydney
2 Country Teams at the 16 and Under National Club Championships in Brisbane
4 teams at the 18 and Under National Championships in Perth
2 teams to the Australian Country Championships at Albury/Wodonga
Participation within the sport grew during the past year especially in the Brisbane area for junior
players. QWPI has invested considerable time and money to promote junior development across
the State and this work has continued into this season.
School visits saw over 1200 primary school students participating in Flippa Ball and Welcome to
Water Polo programs at their schools. This grass roots work continues to be supported with grants
from the Queensland Department of Sport and Recreation.
The season saw a consolidation of the efforts of the Queensland Water Polo Referees Commission
(QWPRC) which continued its mission to create a support and education structure for all referees across
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Queensland. The QWPRC also provided valuable professional refereeing services to competitions in
Queensland.
Unfortunately a proposed support network for coaches was short-lived with access to critical
resources proving a major constraint.
Prior to closing I would like to acknowledge the efforts of our Executive Committee Members for
their input over the past year. I am especially grateful to those members who are stepping down
from their positions at the AGM and who have made positive contributions to the advancement of
water polo throughout Queensland.
A special thank you also in recognition of the efforts of our state administration team led by Keith
Long. Their able support and effort has added value to all of our activities.
In closing, I look forward to the new committee adding value to your organisation with the
implementation of the QWPI Strategic Plan for the 2011-2013 period.
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ADMINISTRATION Keith Long
Personnel
2010 saw dramatic movement in the staff and executive committee which universally impacted on our
operations.
Firstly, we experienced the loss of Andre Teuwsen; long serving State Development Coordinator followed by
Mel Rippon, development officer who accepted a national coaching appointment in pursuit of her career
aspirations in water polo. Earlier this year we were joined by Annabel Kehoe who took on the role of SDO
for a brief period but who left us to return to the UK. Emma Jackson took over from where Mel Rippon left off
and admirably completed the development project. Apart from disruptions such changes bring to small
organisations, the state administration has continued to maintain the momentum and carried out operations
with due diligence, care and universal success. In this I must acknowledge the contributions of Daniel, Gina
and Sandy and all those volunteers who stepped in to help in particular
Executive Committee
At the 2009 annual general meeting, our long serving President, John Birch retired, followed later in the term
by Finance Director Jeff Cranley. Combined with departures of key management, these losses which
represent many years of intellectual knowledge and experience at state level are profound and keenly felt.
Whilst this is unavoidable, it must never be forgotten that everyone is a volunteer and can only give so much
of themselves and the state administration team truly appreciate the contribution of all members who step
forward and seek to help make the sport what it is and what it could be.
The Water Polo Executive Committee met regularly throughout the 2009-2010 season in accordance with
the requirements of the Constitution. The president, Trevor Giles, resigned due to work pressure in August
but was admirably replaced by the treasurer Phil Pettifer who stepped into the breach and remains in situ in
both appointments until this annual general meeting. His contributions across both portfolios have been well
received.
Membership
Queensland registrations have remained relatively steady in the metropolitan area overall but regional
membership is down with associations experiencing challenges in governance, opportunity and pool access.
QWPI in collaboration with the state government will seek to partly address this with a proposed placement
of a development officer in the northern region in 2011, tasked to deliver sustainable governance and
development support to regional clubs and associations.
These challenges aside, Queensland now represents 25% of the national capitation and has experienced
continual growth, from a base of 18.8% recorded 6 years ago, both in number of registered players and
share of the national pool. In addition, Queensland has almost 7000 active participants when you include the
school and university competitions and active programs conducted by our team.
State School based competition and our relationship with this organization continues to grow with this
administration actively providing technical assistance to their state championships
Queensland Academy of Sport
QWPI enjoys a mutually supportive relationship with the QAS who continue to support and sustain our high
performance athletes seeking representative opportunity and outcomes. The contributions of Aleksandr
Osadchuk (Women) and Simon Daly (Men) as head coaches are much appreciated as are their support
teams.
Emerging Athlete Program (EAP)
QWPI is committed to the development of sub-elite athletes, providing opportunity to maximize their potential
to reach their goals and aspirations in the high performance area. The program is designed to provide
potential elite athletes with a solid grounding in fundamental skills plus physical and mental preparatory
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expectations for the journey along the pathways with possible inclusion into the Queensland Academy of
Sport and or representative duty at national level.
The QWPI EAP is currently female focused and the results of athletes achieving their expectations has been
outstanding and the envy of other states. The EAP Coach, Scott Schweickle, and his group of volunteer
helpers are to be congratulated for the outcomes and contributions and the athletes for their commitment and
dedication. Well done to everyone.
A similar EAP will be established for young male athletes commencing 2011.
Flippa Ball
Flippa Ball continues to tap new growth areas, introducing children to the sport with great success. We now
deploy 17 casual development officers delivering this program into ever increasing numbers of schools and
pools across the state. As this is written, some 1200 children are actively engaged in a Flippa Ball program
somewhere in the state and astute clubs are discovering this is a wonderful catchment area for recruiting
new players, especially when promoted in conjunction with a “come n try” promotion.
Registration administration remains a vital part of our existence and we appreciate the impact on Club
Registrars in processing each registration. Accordingly, this administration continues to shoulder this burden
and process all memberships centrally at the state office to try and reduce the work load on our volunteer
registrars.
Communications
Communications by electronic means continues to be the enduring form of distributing information to all
Clubs and Associations throughout the year. It is recognized that our current website is outdated and
dysfunctional and, given the vital tool that it should be, it is shortly to be replaced with a dynamic and
interactive model to meet our requirements into the future.
The “Time Out” electronic newsletter plus our Facebook page and YouTube website are our current
communication tools and we continue to welcome contributions from members for inclusion.
Awards Dinner
In previous years, the state administration would normally stage and conduct the QWPI Annual Awards,
however earlier this year your board determined it would itself take responsibility for the conduct of the
annual awards. It established a subcommittee which consulted widely then resolved to present the Awards
during the conduct of the State 18 Years & under championships at the Valley Pool in December.
Coaching & Officiating Courses
NCAS Coaching and NOAS Officiating courses were conducted throughout the season and numbers in both
steadily grow.
Out technical arm, the Queensland Water Polo Referees Commission will undergo a review and name
change to reflect its wider role. It will shortly metamorphose into the Queensland Water Polo Technical
Commission with added inclusion of table and other official duty personnel. We thank Stephen Rippon
especially and his fellow committee of the QWPRC for their contributions on the committee.
Policy and Planning
The new 3 year draft Strategic Plan (2011-2013) has been developed in consultation with Department of
Communities, Sport & Recreation and I must acknowledge the contributions also of staff and board members
in its development. It meets government requirements and has an emphasis on regional activity and
development at its core. A series of regional forums with members are underway to complete the process of
consultation.
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Funding
QWPI receives the bulk of its funding from state government grants, merchandising activity, sponsorships
and member affiliation fees with all monies so gained expended to the benefit of the membership.
Thank you
Whilst I have noted a number of contributors to our sport there are many more that must not go
unrecognized. Included are all associations and club committees, managers, chaperones, selectors,
coaches, players, referees, table officials , volunteer helpers, families, suppliers…and the list goes on ! To all
we say a special thank you for supporting our athletes especially and for making this sport what it is.
Vale Lyra Lister
In noting our appreciation to our volunteers it was with considerable sadness to recently attend the funeral of
our life member, Lyra Lister. Lyra’s considerable contributions to water polo and her role in our
development were well acknowledged in the heartfelt tributes which flowed during the service.
Queensland Water Polo stands today as the living outcome of the past unification of the various
representative bodies then in existence. This achievement was largely attributed to Lyra and will live on as
her legacy and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.
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QUEENSLAND STATE TEAMS
East Coast Challenge Girls B – Sydney July 2009 Result – 4 th
Coach: Lydia Elsworthy Manager: Kate Swete-Kelly
Players: Molly Bowes, Grace Callaghan, Shelley Fielding, Madeleine Gleed, Yasmin Lawrence, Lucinda
McAfee, Hannah Mee, Bianca Mesaros, Molly Rutter, Aoife Scales, Katelyn Sheterline, Sophie Stoltz, Anna
Swete-Kelly.
East Coast Challenge Girls A – Sydney July 2009 Result – 2nd
Coach: Andre Teuwsen Manager: Sue Andersen
Players: Tiana Andersen, Isabella Andersson, Tyler Baillie, Paris Bromfield, Sally Coburn, Sophie Dilda,
Madison Glass, Rebecca Lunney, Jessica Lundgren, Emily Nielsen, Chole Parer, Solphie Ulcoq, Maddy
Stockwell.
East Coast Challenge Boys B – Sydney July 2009 Result – 4 th
Coach: Garth Slade Manager: Vince Hudson
Players: Jack Barrett, Alexander Cooper, Curtis Evans, Patrick Flanagan, William Godfrey, Tom Hardy, Noah
Harron, Hugh Morris, Kieran Mulcahy, Jeremy Nak, Peter Pavalidies, Shaun Pratt, Matt Singer, Nick Stanek.
East Coast Challenge Boys A – Sydney July 2009 Result – 3rd
Coach: Rob Edwards Manager: Tony Hardy
Players: Jaimes Arbon, William Armstrong, Lincoln Dews, Alex Forgan, Owen Gillott, Zac Hudson, Jacob
Kineally, Thomas Milliken, James Meurant, Dane Mortimer, Callum Smith, Jedekai Smith, William Wilson.
16 & Under Girls Country Team – Club Nationals Brisbane Sept 2009 Result – 23rd
Coach: Stacey Welch Manager: Anne Czekanski
Players: Elisabeth Collins, Jessica Connolly, Rebecca Degnian, Ailish Flynn, Kaitlyn Hipgrave, Emma Jones,
Jamie-Lee Langdon, Kym Leonard, Matilda Phillips, Samantha Scott.
16 & Under Boys Country Team – Club Nationals Brisbane Sept 2009 Result – 16th
Coach: Troy Park Manager: Rob Snels
Players: James Chapman, Riccoh Deobarama, Matthew Ivy, Clayton Jepson, Matthew Kinsey, Jayden Lee-
Williams, James Meurant, James Mogg, William Nak, Jye O’Grady, Timothy Phillip, Nicholas Snels, Kane
Watts.
18 & Under Mens A – Perth. Jan 2010 Result – 4th
Coach: Duncan Greenbank Manager: Jenifer Greenbank
Players: Sam Hicks, Connor Arnold, Stewart Greenbank, Nick Day, Ben Edwards, Luke Mortimer, Bryce
Woollett, Max Goode, Nick Godfrey, Andrew Flanagan, William Walker, Mason Fettell, Ronan Cowie.
18 & Under Mens B – Perth. Jan 2010 Result – 6th
Coach: Jason Swan. Manager: Wendy Goode
Players: Reed Douyere-Pate, Robert Cumming, Cameron Wallace, Simon Tozer, Callum Smith, Oliver
Chambers, Peter Edwards, James Duffy, Harry Morris, Bryce Zygadlo, Tyler Sinclair, Lachlan Pettiford,
James Broadley.
18 & Under Womens A – Perth. Jan 2010 Result – 3rd
Coach; Scott Schweickle Manager: Kate Swete-Kelly
Players: Francesca Duke, Bronte Colenso, Maggie Morrison, Maddy Coburn, Clementine Shevill, Laura
David, Kate McAfee, Alice Smith, Olivia King, Ashleigh Southern, Emily Benson, Sophie Armstrong, Lily
Merlo.
18 & Under Womens B – Perth. Jan 2010 Result – 5th
Coach: Melissa Rippon/Bronwen Knox Manager: Kate Swete-Kelly
Players: Emma Williams, Laura (Issy) Malcolm, Tara Pitman, Savannah Forth, Sarah Kramer, Emma Swete-
Kelly, Margot Leeson-Smith, Bridget O’Connor, Kiasten Borleis, Laura Silburn, Megan du Toit, Casey Lewis,
Kimberley Cochrane.
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Open Country Women A – Albury March/April 2010 Result – 3rd
Coach: Gerard Wilkinson Manager: Anne Czekanski
Players: Jessica Armstrong, Kate Christensen, Sarah Connolly, Bree Hoek, Lily Merlo, Hayley Miller,
Georgina Taylor, Stacey Welch.
Open Country Women B – Albury March/April 2010 Result – 4th
Coach: Michelle McLean Manager: Anne Czekanski
Players: Ashlea Bradfield, Sybilla Goode, Nicola Laidlow, Leah McKenzie, Michelle McLean, Kaitlyn O’Leary,
Peta Schulte, Caroline Zanussi.
Open Country Men – Albury March/April 2010 Result -4th
Coach/Manager Luke Ingwersen
Players: Nicholas Cornthwaite, Michael Henery, Luke Ingwersen, Jayden Lee-Williams, Marco Magasic,
Tony Miller-Greenman, Nick Sell, Trevor Southern, Gerard Wilkinson.
Under 13 Girl’s Pan Pacific Water Polo Championships June/July 2010 (New Zealand) Result - 8th
Coach: Elliott Lucas Manager: Mary-Ann Stitt/Pettina Bateman
Players: Amelia Brown, Nicola Cook, Rani Crouch, Louise Hickey, Victoria Kendall, Meghann Kennedy,
Darcy Lawton, Bridget Leeson-Smith, Katelyn Mills, Sophie Nasser, Ellen O’Connor, Analise Stitt, Eloise
Williams.
Under 13 Boy’s Pan Pacific Water Polo Championships June/July 2010 (New Zealand) Result - 10th
Coach: Rikki Kerr Managers: Peter Denham/Alison Paterson
Players: Roy Campbell, Edward Craw, Henry Craw, Jonathan Cusak, Lachlan Day, Bede Denham, Daniel
Desci, Ben Dilda, Austin Gosney, Lachlan Lyndon, Darcy Moreland, Alex Paterson Angus Scott-Young.
Under 16 Girl’s A Pan Pacific Water Polo Championships (Challenge Cup 2010) June/July 2010 (New
Zealand) Pan Pac Result - 2nd
Coach: Amanda Leeson-Smith Manager: Kate Swete-Kelly.
Players: Annie Baker, Kate Bracey, Paris Bromfield, Emma Bullock, Morgan Cruikshank, Clare Dal Bon,
Jessica Lundgren, Lydia Moreland, Emily Nielsen, Katelyn Sheterline, , Claudia Waller, Amelia Wilson.
Under 16 Girl’s B Pan Pacific Water Polo Championships (Challenge Cup 2010) June/July 2010 (New
Zealand) Pan Pac Result - 10th
Coach: Emma Jackson Manager: Sue Andersen
Players: Isabella Andersson, Samara Buxton, Grace Callaghan, Marissa Descovich, Shelley Fielding, Jamie-
Lee Langdon, Rebecca Lunney, Hannah Mee, Bronte Moses, Olivia Osborne, Sarah Smith, Maddison
Stockwell, Sophie Ulcoq.
Under 16 Boy’s Pan Pacific Water Polo Championships (Challenge Cup 2010) June/July 2010 (New
Zealand) Pan Pac Result - 4th
Coach: Jason Swan Manager: Henri Du Toit
Players: Rafe Denham, Riccoh Deobarama, Reed Douyere-Pate, Alex Forgan, Isaac Hair, Zac Hudson,
Caelyn Jones, Jordan McHugh, Flynn Moloney, Edward Pascoe, Callum Smith, William Suess, Steven Yule.
13 and Under Player Development Program 2010 coaching Staff
Elliott Lucas, Rikki Kerr, Kate Bertwistle.
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EVENTS
Queensland Hosted Championships
2009 National 16 and Under Club Championships, Brisbane, QLD Sept/Oct 2009
Girls: Sunshine Coast 5 th -Barracudas 6 th - All Hallows 13 th - BGGS 14 th - Qld Country 23 rd
Boys: Barracudas8th-KFC Breakers 9 th - Qld Country 16 th .
2009-10 State 14 & Under Championships, Brisbane, QLD Dec 2009
Girls - All Hallows
Boys - Barras
2009-10 State 18 & Under Championships, Brisbane, QLD Dec2009
Girls – Barracudas
Boys – Barras
2009-10 State 12 & Under Welcome to Water Polos, Brisbane, QLD Dec 2009
No placings
2010 State Country Championships, Toowoomba, QLD Feb 2010
B Grade Men - Gold Coast, B Grade Women – Sunshine Coast
A Grade Men - Sunshine Coast, A Grade Women – Sunshine Coast
2010 State 16 & Under Championships, Sunshine Coast, QLD April 2010
Girls - Sunshine Coast A
Boys - Alstonville
2010 National 14 and Under Club Championships, Brisbane, QLD April 2010
Girls: All Hallows 2nd- Stuartholme 6 th - River City- 9 th
Boys: KFC Braekers A 4 th - Sunshine Coast 5 th –Barracudas7th- KFC Breakers B 12th
Non-Queensland Hosted Championships
14 and Under East Coast Challenge Sydney NSW July 2009
Girls: 2 nd and 4 th
Boys: 3 rd and 4th
2010 National 18 and Under Championships, Perth, WA Jan 2010
Girls: 3 rd and 5th
Boys: 4 th and 6th
2010 Australian Country Championships, Albury, NSW March/April 2010
Women- 3rd and 4 th
Men- 4 th
2010 National League Sydney NSW, May 2010
Barracudas Men – 8 th Women – 1 st
KFC Breakers Men – 5th Women – 2nd
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Queensland Representatives in Australian Squads/Teams (as at 30/06/10)
Senior Women:
Jane Moran, Melissa Rippon, Sophie Smith, Bronwen Knox, Kate Gynther, Nanda Stoltz, Kelsey Wakefield
Kate Miller.
Senior Men:
Robert Maitland, Anthony Martin, Rhys Howden, Billy Miller, Daniel Streets, David Will, Daniel Young
Junior Women:
Born 89: Olivia King, Jamie- Lee Lewis, Gabrielle Wikman, Hannah Robinson, Ursula Talbot, Kelsey
Wakefield, Emily Young.
Born 91: Elle Armit ,Ashleigh Southern, Stephanie Thomas, Kelsey Wakefield.
Junior Men:
Born 89: Mitch McCann, Sam Robertson, Daniel Young.
Born 91: Matt Giles, James (BJ) Howden, Lyndon Cranley, Nick Godfrey, William Walker.
Ben Edwards, Mason Fettell.
Youth Women:
Born 93: Sophie Armstrong, Emily Benson, Bronte Colenso, Laura (Issy) Malcolm, Margaret (Maggie)
Morrison, Bridget O’Connor,Tara Pitman.
Born 94 and Younger: Emma Bullock, Madeline Gleed, Emma Jones, Emma Williams, Rebecca Degnian,
Marissa Descovich, Megan Du Toit, Jamie-Lee Langdon, Margot Leeson-Smith, Jessica Lundgren, Ainsley
Masek, Emma Swete-Kelly, Alexandra Woods.
Youth Men:
Born 93: Connor Arnold, Stewart Greenbank, Bryce Woollett,
Australian Country Men:
Michael Henery. Reserves Gerard Wilkinson, Trevor Southern, Nicholas Cornthwaite
Australian Country Women:
Lily Merlo, Bree Hoek, Caroline Zanussi, Jessica Armstrong
Australian School Boys:
Connor Arnold, Max Goode, Edward Pascoe Lachlan Pettiford.
Australian School Girls:
Sophie Armstrong, Emily Benson, Kiasten Borleis, Margaret Morrison, Bronte Colenso.
World Student Games Women:
Hannah Robinson, Sarah Mills, Nanda Stoltz
World Student Games Men:
Rob Maitland, Anthony Martin, Billy Miller
International Referees:
Andrew Carney, Nicola Johnson
International Coaches:
Aleksandr Osadchuk, Simon Daley, Luke Ingwersen
International Officials:
Gina Fabian
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