2011AnnuAl report

2011AnnuAl report

Vision: For athletics to be the premier olympic sport in the state and for Athletics Victoria to be the premier athletics body in the nation.

Mission: Athletics Victoria will promote, develop and grow athletics as a vibrant, healthy, fun and accessible sport available to all Victorians.

2 From the president

5 past presidents

6 Honour roll

8 office Bearers & Staff

Management & Committee Reports

10 From the Chief executive

13 Development - Clubs

14 Development - Coaches

16 Membership Statistics

18 officials

20 Competitions

24 Victorian records

26 Summer Awards

29 Cross Country & road racing

32 XCr Awards

34 Victorian Institute of Sport

Financial

36 Financial reports

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the past six years as president of Athletics Victoria have been a real privilege. I have been lucky to work with a wise and professional board, dedicated staff and extremely supportive club administrators and officials.

past president John Higham recently said to me, ‘’we do athletics pretty well in Victoria.”

Athletics in Victoria has an extremely strong club competition, a vibrant little Athletics scene, increasingly popular Masters athletics events and a thriving schools program. Few states, let alone countries in the world, boast such achievements and athletic opportunities. We are the benchmark for other states to follow.

In reviewing the past year, I extend my congratulations to our two AV Shield division one premiers, St Kevin’s (men) and Box Hill (women) and XCr’10 champions, Geelong region (men) and Glenhuntly (women).

Congratulations to our officials of the year, peter Wetswood, Sarah Davis and Maureen Austin, and also to ellen perry, who was short listed in the Victorian olympic Council’s Judy patching official of the Year Award.

I would also like to make special mention of Mr Allan MacDonald, QC, who was awarded the medal of the order of Australia earlier this year. His contribution to athletics (including presidency of AV and AA) has been much appreciated and he remains interested and extremely supportive of our sport.

In recent years, much of the board’s time has been spent with our Chief executive officer nick Honey, discussing and securing the best possible outcome for our sport at the new State Athletics Centre at Albert park. this has been at times difficult and frustrating, yet rewarding

and exciting as we have seen the project come together. With little doubt, this is the most significant undertaking for our organisation in the past few decades.

I remember the very first site visit at Albert park, discussing the possibilities and where the track and buildings would be built. I had to hide behind my sunglasses. I was crying. When then state Sports Minister James Merlino asked ‘What’s wrong?’ I replied, ‘it’s not olympic park!’

Indeed Albert park is not olympic park. It can never be. But it will be as iconic and as significant as olympic park was in its prime. However, the new State Athletics Centre is what we need right now as an organization and sport. It will be an international standard facility that we can call our home and have a greater sense of ownership of.

on behalf of all at Athletics Victoria, I would like to take this opportunity to thank nick Honey and former board member Brett Moore, who worked tirelessly discussing, negotiating and securing our sports’ future at Albert park. the facility, the building, the social space and the conditions of use, will ensure athletics has a secure home for the long term.

nick’s demands, insistence and determination together with Brett’s quiet persistence, patience and negotiating skills, have been the key behind the memorandum of understanding between the State Government, Athletics Victoria and the State Sports Centre trust.

From a technical perspective I would also like to thank Khan Sharp and David Gynther who have worked tirelessly and devoted so much time and attention to detail in ensuring the facility is truly world class.

thanks also, to Athletics Australia president rob Fildes for his work in securing additional funding for the facility.

over the past six years, Athletics Victoria have been fortunate to retain many of the office staff.

Jade Borella continues to search and find ways to improve the sport’s operation and “look”. From Competitions Manager to operations Manager, her commitment, attention to detail and presentation ideas have been the envy of many sports associations.

Michelle James has done an outstanding job as Competitions Manager, in arguably the organisation’s most time consuming and stressful position.

Matt Griffin’s role as Development officer has provided a much needed link between the office and the athletes. His work with the development squads and coaches has been terrific, and his most recent initiative of the state relay squad has been a resounding success, with the squad’s results at recent national championships indicative of Matt’s high calibre work.

As Club Development Manager, tim Crosbie has not only supported existing clubs to grow and improve their operations , he has nurtured new clubs, helped increase membership, as well as developed support structures for outer suburban areas. In achieving all this, he now holds the record for the most clubs joined.

Don Blyth has provided a vital and trusted link to our officials. His work as officials Development officer has overseen the exponential growth in officials education numbers and the ongoing recognition of our official’s achievements.

Accounts Manager Sharon russell continues to keep our financial affairs in order. Her AV experience over the past few decades and meticulous accounting has ensured a good bottom line.

Jill taylor as programs liaison officer has been a great organizer and her versatility and willingness to assist across all facets of the organisation is much appreciated.

tom nickson has taken Athletics Victoria to a new level. As Communications Manager he has raised the profile of our sport. From regular articles in local papers, managing our expanding social networks on Facebook and twitter, to athsvictV, he has placed Athletics Victoria ‘front and centre.’

Finally, to our Administration officers of whom we’ve had a few in recent years. All of which, however, have delivered above and beyond their expected duties.

elizabeth Stubbings was always there to help and now Shauna Donnelly has recently assumed the mantle and is doing a great job.

As outgoing president, I sincerely thank all the staff for their dedication and team work. I wish them patience as we await the building of

Anne lorD, preSIDent, AtHletICS VICtorIA

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Athletics Victoria’s headquarters. In the interim period, the Athletics Victoria office will be temporarily housed in office space in the main grandstand of the new facility.

I would like to thank the Board for their ongoing support, the breadth of experience and wise counsel over the years. to lisa Hasker, russell Clowes, rod Griffin, eric Sigmont, Ian Jones, rohan Claffey and Simon Hollingsworth, it has been fantastic and I feel we have complemented each other well.

of course behind any well run organization, there is a great Chief executive officer. My predecessor Max Binnington claims one of the best things he did as Athletics Victoria president was to appoint nick Honey to his current role, and he is so right.

nick came into the sport fresh. He quickly picked up on all things athletic and has been a dedicated, driven and caring Ceo.

From thePresident Past Presidents

Victorian Amateur Athletic Association1891 - 1897 Hon robert W BeSt MlA *

1897 - 1897 Mr Walter t ColDHAM *

1897 - 1901 Mr Montague CoHen *

1901 - 1905 Mr lawrence A ADAMSon *

1905 - 1918 Sir John MADDen *

1918 - 1943 Sir William H IrVIne *

1943 - 1957 Sir John G lAtHAM *

1957 - 1970 Sir Wilfred K HuGHeS *

1970 - 1976 Sir edgar S tAnner *

1976 - 1978 Hon Justice Allan W McDonAlD

1978 - 1982 Sir Murray V McInerneY *

Victorian Women’s Amateur Athletic Association1929 - 1935 Miss louise C MIllS *

1935 - 1937 Mrs Doris M MulCAHY *

1937 - 1938 Mrs Flora HYAMS *

1938 - 1945 Miss louise C MIllS *

1945 - 1948 Miss Doris J CArter *

1948 - 1952 Mrs Doris Il DAVIS *

1952 - 1961 Mrs Mabel e roBInSon *

1961 - 1962 Mrs lena BerZInSKI *

1962 - 1965 Mrs Aileen Ve KenneDY *

1965 - 1976 Mrs Joyce I DAVIS

1976 - 1982 Mrs Margaret l MAHonY

Victorian Athletic Association Inc.1982 - 1983 Dr Frank p lArKInS

1983 - 1984 Mr Gary A CoZenS

1984 - 1989 Mr Stan M l GuIlFoYle

1989 - 1992 Dr Brian HoDGSon

Athletics Victoria Inc.1992 - 1994 Dr Brian HoDGSon

1994 - 1995 Mr Greg D leWIS

1995 - 1997 Mr Kevin l DYnAn

1997 - 2002 Mr John K HIGHAM

2002 - 2005 Mr Max C BInnInGton

2005 - 2011 Ms Anne r lorD *Deceased

Acknowledgements

on behalf of the Board and staff of Athletics Victoria, we would like to make the following acknowledgements:

to our official partners, event sponsors and supporters adidas, runners World, SKInS, Melbourne running Company, Melbourne Citrus Group, parks Victoria and the State Government of Victoria, thank you for your invaluable contribution and commitment to our organisation and sport over the past 12 months. We look forward to your ongoing support and strengthening our partnerships with you into the future.

to our volunteer administrators and sub-

committee members, thank you for your dedication and persistence to continue to develop, grow and evolve our sport, and strengthen the Athletics Victoria brand.

to our officials, thank you for facilitating competitions for athletes of all ages and abilities. Your unwavering support, commitment, knowledge and skills are an invaluable asset to the sport.

to little Athletics Victoria and School Sport Victoria, thank you for your willingness and

We have an excellent relationship between board and Ceo, and this has been instrumental in delivering and implementing plans and ideas to grow the sport.

Special thanks to nick whose work has made Athletics Victoria a sporting organization that has raised the bar, and set new benchmarks others can only hope to achieve.

Finally, thank you to all the Athletics Victoria members, athletes, club administrators, officials and coaches. Your support over the past six years has been much appreciated and made my experience as president so much more rewarding. I know you will offer the incoming president that same support. We must continue to work together in the interest of athletics.

Anne LordpreSIDent

perseverance to develop strong relationships between our organisations, and pursuing a co-ordinated approach to moving athletics forward.

to Victoria’s emerging and established elite athletes that represented Australia at the XIX Commonwealth Games, 2010 IAAF World Junior Championships, 2010 Youth olympic Games and 2011 IAAF World Cross Country Championships; and to those selected to national teams to contest either the 2011 IAAF World Championships, 2011 World university Games, 2011 World Youth Championships and 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games; congratulations on receiving the honour to wear the green and gold, and we wish you every success in your future athletic endeavours on the international stage.

And finally to our clubs and members, thank you for your continued support and participation in Athletics Victoria programs and events. We aspire to continue to improve, promote and manage all facets of the sport for your continued enjoyment and involvement.

Anne Lord Nick HoneypreSIDent CHIeF eXeCutIVe oFFICer(on behalf of the Athletics Victoria Board & Staff)

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Distinguished Service

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Life Members

1896 pArKInSon Basil J *1901 CoHen Montague * 1904 BArrett Albert o * 1906 trAVIS Herbert A * 1909 BrIGGS Walter e * 1912 Croll robert H * 1914 ADAMSon lawrence A CMG MA* 1915 Serle e Hamilton oBe* SHAppere philip * 1920 StIllWell J Alexander * 1926 SMItH Harry D * 1928 ABBott Harry A * lAnGForD George e * 1935 WeIr Hugh r CBe * 1938 rYAn William M * 1939 SCHoBer Albert V * 1944 AKerS phyllis M * MIllS louise C * WIllSon Doris M * 1945 neVIlle lilian M oAM * pAInter Wilfred e * 1948 roBInSon Mabel e MBe * o’DrISColl Jack X QC oBe * 1949 KenneDY Aileen Ve BeM * pIZZeY F H “Bill” * GrAnt C William H * 1951 AItKen C ronald CBe * CurnoW leonard B oBe *1953 GArDIner C Herbert G QJM *1954 KIelY nance * 1957 Bennett Iris I * MAYer Sidney M * MorrIS evelyn lF * 1958 DunCAn F May * DAVIeS owen e * 1961 CleMSon reginald * 1963 JAMIeSon Alexander A * 1964 McQuISton Maisie BeM * 1967 pAtCHInG Julius l Ao oBe * StrInGer George B * 1968 MeArS Kitt F * CAMpBell A Hugh *1969 roBInSon Alfred e * 1970 AnDerSSon phyllis M H1972 Moore edward *1973 Dunn Crystal1974 eAStHAM edward D *1975 eMBlInG Stewart A *1976 FerrIer Douglas G *

1976 Gell Jean I1977 BuroW Amy eB DAVIS Joyce I MBe1979 DAVIS Doris Il * McDonAlD Allan W Hon Mr Justice1980 leACH William J *1981 BeoVICH Beverley l * CHuGG Jack W * MAHonY Margaret l oAM 1982 Bell Donald F oAM * DYnAn Kevin l1983 DAVIS robert l * tunAleY William S *1984 GAlBrAItH Alec C *1985 BIGGInS Jack McD * DoWneS lola C oAM StAnton Horace J ISM *1986 ColDreY Fred H * FIelD ralph W * GrIerSon William r * Knott George CH * lonnQuISt Arthur H * McBetH emily t * pAtterSon Marion J oAM StAnton Doreen F * turner Dick A * WooD WJp “Bill” *1988 GrAF Fred JG * nICHollS Stanley l oAM * roBleY Stuart e SCHuBert Henri J MBe * SHIlSton Mark W *1991 GrAnt Irene M * HoDGSon Brian1992 KennY raymond M *1993 HIneS Joan l roBertS phyl M *1994 SAunDerS Margaret l *1995 ABBott Sylvia M DunBAr Margaret e FrASer Martha * tHoMpSon Margaret A WAtt eileen M *1996 AGG patricia J1997 GuIlFoYle Stanley Ml AM1998 CurnoW Vern W HoCHreIter rudi J * JenKInS ronda M oAM WooDS e Frank *1999 nolAn Charles r SMItH raymond C *

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&Office BearersStaff

AtHletICS VICtorIA, 2010-11

Board of DirectorsPresident Anne lord

Vice President lisa Hasker

Vice President russell Clowes

Treasurer eric Sigmont

Board Members

rohan Claffey

rod Griffin

Simon Hollingsworth

Ian Jones

Sub Committee ManagersChampionships & Special Meets Khan Sharp

Officials richard lawysz

Summer Marian o’Shaughnessy

Technical Gary McBroom

XCR tim Crosbie

StaffChief Executive Officer nick Honey

Operations Manager Jade Borella

Club Development Manager tim Crosbie

Competitions Manager Michelle James

Development Officer Matt Griffin

Accounts Manager Sharon russell

Communications Manager tom nickson

Officials Development Officer Don Blyth

Programs Liaison Jill taylor

Administration Officer elizabeth Stubbings

OfficersLegal Affairs Scott Chesterman

Records Officer ronda Jenkins oAM

Statistician paul Jenes oAM

Tracks Officer Kevin Dynan

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I am pleased to report the 2010-11 athletics year has seen Athletics Victoria consolidate the growth and improvement of recent years. once again, membership figures exceeded 5,000 (5,176) and financially the organisation recorded another solid surplus – approximately $56,000. this figure is evidence of the robust nature of Athletics Victoria’s operations, as this was the first year since 2007 that we have operated without the benefit of the State Government’s 2006 Commonwealth Games legacy development funding. the balance sheet also reflects continuing improvement, now showing a net asset base of $687,000. this is over four times the net asset figure of 2003.

the past 12 months have been inetrspersed with a number of significant athletics events. these have included Athletics Victoria hosting the Australian All Schools Championships at rieschiek’s reserce, Doncaster. All states and territories were represented over three days of elite junior competition. In December, it was a privilege to host the 50th Anniversary of the Zatopek:10. Since re-acquiring the rights to conduct the event in 2007, Athletics Victoria has worked hard to revitalise it and make it, arguably, the most recognised event brand in amateur athletics. the 50th anniversary edition of this great meet saw Athletics Victoria host a gala dinner, hosted by tim lane and Bruce McAvaney, honouring the past Zatopek championa. 26 previous winners were in attendance including such athletics legends as ron Clarke, rob De Castella, Steve Moneghetti, Craig Mottram, lee troop and luke Kipkosgei. Kipgosgei travelled all the way from Kenya to attend the evening and competed spectacularly in the feature 10,000 metres event the next night, finishing an outstanding fifth place! My thanks go to Athletics Victoria staff members Jade Borella and tom nickson for working to bring this entertaining and

memorable event to fruition. I would also like to thank the Victorian Government for their support of the event and in particular, the new Minister for Sport and recreation, Mr. Hugh Delahunty, who attended the dinner and the meet the following night.

other notable athletics events saw Melbourne again act as the host city of the IAAF Melbourne track Classic in March. this was followed in April by the 89th Australian Athletics Championships that were held in Melbourne for the first time in over a decade. this was also the last major athletics meet to be conducted at olympic park. Although the athletics fraternity has known this day was coming for a number of years, it was a sad day for many. A memorable “last lap” of olympic park, where all present were invited to walk/run a lap of the track for the last time, was a dignified and fitting way to say goodbye to this iconic athletics institution. Although the departure from olympic park has been rued by many in the athletics community, Athletics Victoria has worked resolutely to capitalise on opportunities that have arisen by our relocation to the new stadium at Albert park. We have spent years working closely with the State Government – in particular the Departments of Sport and recreation and Major projects – to ensure that Athletics Victoria gets the best deal possible in the relocation process. the new purpose built stadium will accommodate all levels of competition and training and will be fitted with stat of the art technology and equipment. A three storey athletics administration building will become Athletics Victoria’s home and is scheduled for completion by early to mid 2012. this athletics hub will also serve as the administration headquarters of Athletics Australia and little Athletics Australia. We are now looking forward to establishing ourselves in the new Albert park

precinct and working with new stakeholders such as the State Sports Centre trust and parks Victoria. the Board and I will continue to work diligently to identify and plan for future opportunities that will arise from the relocation of our sport’s new home.

looking to the future, Athletics Victoria has refined and completed our 2011-2014 strategic plan. It builds on the previous plan with a continuing focus on growth and improved product delivery that result in high member satisfaction. We will continue to value and develop our external communications with further resources added to the areas of social media and online communications.

Another key strategic area that we will focus on over the ensuing 12 months is the close working relationships that Athletics Victoria has fostered with other athletics bodies. We will look to continue to work together in an effort to build more efficient, mutually beneficial outcomes. the Victorian Athletics league, School Sport Victoria and the Victorian Masters Athletics have all indicated their willingness to continue to work towards better outcomes for all of athletics. Special mention must be made of our close relationship with little Athletics Victoria (lAVic). I offer my acknowledgment and thanks to the lAVic president, Gordon Major, and the lAVic General Manager, Dean paulin, for their willingness and enthusiasm to embrace our joint projects.

Finally, I would like to thank the dedicated Athletics Victoria officials and coaches who generously give so much of their time, energy and experience to our sport. I would also like to convey my immense thanks and appreciation to the Athletics Victoria staff. Your willingness to work wherever and whenever required enables the consistent high quality delivery of Athletics Victoria products and services of a consistently high quality.

Finally, I would like to thank the members of the Athletics Victoria Board for their support, guidance and wisdom. I especially wish to thank our president Anne lord, who has come to the end of her tenure and will be leaving the Board after a six year term. Anne has always made herself available whenever she was needed and has always acted in the best interest of Victorian athletics. She has been a wonderful leader and a great support to me. She has presided over remarkable growth and change over the past six years and her energy and enthusiasm for the sport of athletics is unparalleled. Although she assures me that she will still be involved in various capacities, Athletics Victoria will greatly miss her passionate leadership on the Board.

I am looking forward to what will be a very interesting and challenging year as we begin a new chapter in the history of Victorian athletics.

Nick HoneyCHIeF eXeCutIVe oFFICer

nICK HoneY, CHIeF eXeCutIVe oFFICer, AtHletICS VICtorIA

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Club Development

Membership

Membership maintained the relatively high levels achieved over the past three years, despite a slight reduction on 2009/10 and 2008/09.

the table below details the membership figures across the various categories over the past 5 years:

the Dual and Youth membership scheme has once again provided a strong transitional pathway for registered, or formerly registered little Athletes. our clubs continue to work closely with local little Athletic centres to provide opportunities to experience the next step in athletics, through both the XCr and track and Field competitions.

At the other end of the scale, Masters aged athletes are proving to be a growth area for Athletics Victoria. Working closely with Victorian Masters Athletics, Athletics Victoria continues to look at the competition options available for Masters athletes and extend competition age groups when viable to do so.

the envy of other states, Victoria’s robust club system provides the backbone to strong and vigorous competition.

no new clubs were established in 2010-11, however with the completion of the Casey Fields Athletic track in Cranbourne and commencement of the Morrison reserve Athletic Centre in Mt evelyn, the further expansion of clubs across the outer metropolitan fringe is planned.

Added to this will be the formation of the Whittlesea City Athletic Club in 2011, a club emanating from the little Athletics Centre of the same name based at the Meadowglen track. In a continuing trend set by South Coast Athletics and

Casey Cardinia, Whittlesea City will be formed through the efforts of those currently involved with little Athletics, looking to provide an ongoing athletic experience for the youth in their area.

throughout 2010, an emphasis of Club Development was to work with the mid tier clubs to formulate retention strategies and drive internal and external communications. With many of these clubs experiencing a higher than normal churn rate, it is hoped that by providing further education and assistance that a path for growth can be established.

With the biannual Country Conference planned and a series of education sessions for metropolitan clubs, Club Development will maintain a strong focus on communication strategies and the skill development of club administrators in 2011.

Development

Membership by Age Group

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Open U20 U18 U16 U14 Total2006–07 1781 279 582 656 368 36632007–08 1924 329 601 669 452 39762008–09 1979 374 609 723 569 42542009–10 2051 379 680 715 579 44042010–11 1995 343 623 679 533 4187

Tim Crosbie CluB DeVelopMent MAnAGer

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Coachesthe past twelve months witnessed significant growth in the number of Athletics Australia Accredited Coaches registered in Victoria. An impressive 114% increase on the previous year was recorded as we see more coaches from little Athletics and schools becoming accredited and part of the Victorian coaching community.

An increase in the level of communication

to schools via the Athletics Victoria schools wrap, website and targeted emails brought about a greater awareness of the Athletics Australia Coach Accreditation Scheme and the courses conducted by Athletics Victoria. this communication had a substantial effect on the increase in accredited coach numbers as well as the improved numbers attending the numerous coach education courses and workshops.

A new initiative this season was the Coach of the Championships Awards. this was established to acknowledge the dedication and significant contribution that coaches provide, as well as encourage coaches to have their squads support the Victorian open & AWD and Youth track and Field Championships. the awards were presented to the coaches that achieved the highest aggregate points score based on top eight performances achieved by their athletes. Congratulations to our 2011 winners:

Youth Overall: richard Huggins

Youth Track: richard Huggins

Youth Field: David Green

Open & AWD Overall: Mandi Cole

Open & AWD Sprints: Mandi Cole

Open & AWD Hurdles: pam ryan

Open & AWD Throws: Mike edwards

Open & AWD Middle Distance: richard Huggins

Open & AWD Jumps: Mark Stewart

Open & AWD Walks: Simon Baker

Multi Event: roy Boyd

*Coaches must be registered under the Athletics Australia Coach Accreditation Scheme to be eligible for the awards.

• Coach Education

over the past 18 months Athletics Australia’s coach accreditation program has introduced

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a new education pathway and accreditation framework. 2010 saw the roll-out of the new entry level “Beginning Coach” course around the nation. As an Athletics Australia endorsed coach education provider , Athletics Victoria conducted three Beginning Coach courses - two in metropolitan Melbourne and one in Geelong. In total 77 people attended the Beginning Coach courses.

As an endorsed provider, Athletics Victoria is responsible for sourcing presenters and assessors to conduct the courses, as well as handle all the administration. Jill taylor has been central to this, as she has played a big hand in not only the development of the course for Athletics Australia, but presenting the courses for Athletics Victoria and assisting fellow presenters and assessors in their development.

to support the Beginning Coach course and fill the breech while Athletics Australia complete the level two through to five courses, a series of education workshops were held throughout 2010/11. In total, 14 workshops were run, offering a wide variety of topics. these sessions were well attended attracting over 750 participants in total. Along with the support of many of Victoria’s prominent coaches, the VIS and Athletics Australia also supported Athletics Victoria’s coach education program by providing guest speakers.

• Coaches in Schools Program

the ‘Coaches in Schools’ program had a successful year with Athletics Victoria offering schools a variety of services to motivate and train their students. over 20 schools took up the option of either athletics team training, elite athlete appearances or tailored coaching courses. this program is invaluable for promoting awareness of Athletics Victoria among students looking to make athletics part of their sporting program and teachers looking for personal development.

Athlete Developmentthe athlete development pathway and support structure for emerging junior athletes continues to gain momentum. the past 12 months saw significant growth in athlete numbers in both the AVIS Junior Development Squad and state representative teams. these squads have

also been well supported by a number of coaches who have given up their time to assist in the development pathway. two additional development programs were conducted with support from Athletics Victoria, one in Geelong, coordinated by lisa Verstraten (two day holiday program), and one in essendon, coordinated by Brad Carter (two day sprints program). thanks go to both lisa and Brad for their support and initiative.

• State Representative Teams

Victorian junior teams competing at the national championships had a very successful year. After a strong showing at the Australian Cross Country Championships in Brisbane, the track and field team at the revamped Australia All Schools Championships, at Doncaster, performed extremely well to come second in the teams title to new South Wales. this paved the way for even greater success at the Australian Junior Athletics Championships in Sydney, where a record size team of 430 Victorian athletes competed, collecting 69 gold, 62 silver and 47 bronze medals. thanks go to our team managers tim Crosbie, Michelle James, Jill taylor, tom nickson, lavinia petrie, Anula Costa, Stephen McMahon and leana Joyce for the fantastic job they did managing the Athletics Victoria teams.

• AVIS–10 Junior Development Squad

the AVIS-10 Junior Development Squad provided talented young athletes with education on a wide range of relevant topics as well as the opportunity to train with their peers in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. the squad also allowed for the athletes’ coaches to network and share ideas.

Athletes aged between 12 and 18 were selected on the basis of achieving performance standards, similar to those required to compete at the national championships. All athletes received a t-shirt as recognition for their inclusion to the squad. this year’s progression has seen excellent participation numbers with a record 170 athletes selected.

Six squad days were conducted between May and october, incorporating practical and theory sessions. the focus of the program was to promote long term athlete development and educate athletes on the importance of preparing for the future. parents and coaches were also invited to attend the sessions to foster an open

and sharing relationship between like minded coaches as well as recognise the role they play in the development of junior athletes.

thanks go to our squad coaches for the time and effort contributed to the program: Steve Gaffney & Chris Brennan (sprints), leana Joyce & Dan Martin (hurdles), rod Griffin & Ben toomey (distance), Anula Costa (horizontal jumps), Jill taylor (high jump), Steve polizzi (pole vault), elke raselli (walks), Steve Cain (throws)

• Relay Program

the 2010/11 track and field season saw the introduction of the State relay program, targeting the best performed athletes over the 100m to 400m events (inc. Hurdles) at the Victorian and Australian Junior Championships and Victorian All Schools.

the program was set up to:

- Improve the experience of sprint athletes in Victoria at the national championships.

- Increase camaraderie and team spirit among Victorian athletes at national championships.

- Improve upon the disappointing set of relay results recorded at the 2010 Australian Junior Athletics Championships.

- provide a pathway for Victorian elite junior sprinters from state team to national team representation in the relays.

the program was assigned a team of coaches who were responsible for educating the athletes on the rules of the relays, the technique of passing the baton and the necessary strides required for takeoff. these coaches were Steve Gaffney, leana Joyce, Brad Carter, Chris Brennan, Anula Costa and tim Matthews.

the program began well with high attendance numbers and an instant return, with a haul of six gold, two silver and two bronze at the Australian All Schools in the 10 relay events. this proved to be no fluke however as the results at the Australian Junior Athletics Championships again produced impressive results - seven gold, one silver and four bronze medals. Victoria won a total 12 medals of a possible 14 medals, including the same amount of gold as the other states combined.

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Athletics Waverley 46 1 7 2 3 59 17 2 5 3 0 27 86 0 6 3 93

Box Hill 53 16 16 17 5 108 34 12 11 8 4 69 177 0 8 3 187

Brunswick 7 3 2 1 3 16 7 0 2 4 3 16 32 0 12 4 49

Casey Cardinia Athletics 13 2 8 6 4 33 8 2 5 6 8 29 62 0 3 0 63

Coburg Harriers 39 5 9 4 14 72 13 0 3 7 12 35 107 0 5 0 110

Collingwood Harriers 62 7 7 12 10 99 15 2 4 8 9 38 137 0 12 2 150

Croydon 7 1 7 8 2 25 2 1 4 14 1 22 47 0 1 5 53

Diamond Valley 50 7 16 16 10 99 23 6 11 13 11 64 163 0 7 1 168

Doncaster 26 9 10 15 4 64 11 7 16 14 11 59 123 0 3 2 129

east Melbourne Harriers 1 2 9 16 16 44 0 0 0 0 1 1 45 0 0 3 49

Frankston 21 6 14 9 5 55 7 2 8 20 13 50 105 0 5 1 110

Glenhuntly 81 9 13 7 14 124 44 8 13 23 3 91 215 0 11 2 229

Haileybury 20 2 0 0 0 22 5 0 1 1 0 7 29 0 2 9 40

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Ivanhoe Harriers 12 0 2 0 2 17 1 1 1 0 0 3 20 0 3 1 23

Keilor St Bernards 27 2 6 6 12 54 20 5 9 14 21 69 123 0 6 1 126

Knox Athletics 54 12 23 22 8 119 27 8 12 21 11 79 198 0 7 1 207

Maccabi 8 2 4 3 11 28 5 0 3 2 6 16 44 0 3 0 47

Malvern Harriers 19 2 2 2 1 26 8 0 2 1 0 11 37 0 3 7 48

Meadowglen Sporting Club 5 2 3 2 1 13 2 0 1 1 1 5 18 0 1 9 27

Melbourne university 45 8 3 1 0 57 39 6 5 2 1 53 110 0 5 0 115

Mentone 30 2 7 2 2 43 7 1 10 3 1 22 65 0 1 1 66

Mornington peninsula 11 1 2 7 7 28 2 0 2 2 1 7 35 0 1 2 38

oakleigh 20 0 4 0 1 25 4 0 0 0 0 4 29 0 2 0 30

old Melburnians 15 7 20 17 2 61 1 0 0 1 0 2 63 0 2 0 64

old Scotch Collegians 29 6 5 6 4 50 1 1 0 0 0 2 52 0 0 0 52

old Xaverians 20 6 14 23 17 80 13 0 0 0 0 13 93 0 1 0 94

preston 15 2 6 5 6 34 6 3 8 3 8 28 62 0 6 1 68

richmond Harriers 31 3 3 2 1 41 13 0 2 1 0 16 57 0 5 1 59

ringwood 36 7 7 10 4 64 18 4 2 4 5 33 97 0 13 3 111

ruyton 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 6 10 24 24 0 1 0 25

Sandringham 14 2 9 9 0 34 8 4 8 7 1 28 62 0 12 2 73

South Melbourne 34 0 0 1 1 37 8 1 0 0 5 14 51 0 1 2 53

St Kevins 28 9 10 5 3 55 1 0 0 0 0 1 56 0 2 0 56

St Stephens Harriers 22 3 9 1 1 38 12 5 5 1 0 23 61 0 6 0 64

Victorian Masters 10 0 0 0 0 10 9 0 0 0 0 9 19 0 3 3 24

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Specialist GroupApS old Collegians 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Ballarat Walkers Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Bendigo Athletic Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2Bendigo Walkers Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Burramine Sports Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2Geelong Cross Country Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Geelong Walkers Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Hippo Athletic Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Knox road runners 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4parallel Sports Incorporated 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3peninsula Gift 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0rye Sports & Social Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5Stawell & Ararat Cross Country Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10Stawell Athletic Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Victorian Athletic league 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Victorian Business runners Inc. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3Victorian Cross Country league 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Victorian Milers Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Victorian race Walking Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1Victorian road runners 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4Warrnambool 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Woady Yaloak 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3Woodside Gift 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total 1377 219 364 354 278 2606 618 124 259 325 255 1581 4187 482 283 285 5176recreational runners 14618

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Athletics Victoria continued to assist schools with the provision of officials and equipment under the ‘officials in Schools’ program, for their track and field and cross country carnivals. this program allows teachers and staff to concentrate on other important issues at events and provides athletes with competition conducted in a fair and regulated environment.

A significant number of officials from Victoria officiated at national events - at local and interstate locations- and provided their services in a quiet and professional manner, further enhancing their reputation as being amongst the best officials in Australia.

An end of year officials’ function was to celebrate the efforts and achievements of our dedicated workers. Years of service awards were presented to a number of officials. under the officials rewards program those officials who made the greatest contribution, in terms of volunteer hours spent officiating, were rewarded.

officials of the Year winners were:

• Female official : Sarah Davis

• Male official : peter Westwood

• new official : Maureen Austin

Many of our officials have officiated at the home of athletics – olympic park – for a number of years and have mixed feelings that olympic park will close as an athletics venue in coming months. However, they look forward to officiating at our new home at Albert park.

Richard Lawysz SuB CoMMIttee MAnAGer, oFFICIAlS

Don Blyth oFFICIAlS DeVelopMent MAnAGer

During 2010/11 officials lent their considerable support to a wide range of athletics activities throughout the state. they gave willingly of their time on a voluntary basis to enable athletes to compete in a safe and friendly environment.

the recruitment and training of officials continued through the ‘Cred-up & Cash up’ program. under this program, informal education sessions were provided, followed by open-book tests. Having successfully completed one or more of these tests, the officials became accredited under the national accreditation scheme. to encourage the new officials to put their new found knowledge to practical use we gave them free membership, suggested that they officiate at a local competition and provided them with mentoring by senior officials.

this program resulted in 84 new officials joining our ranks.

For existing officials, we offered level C Administration and technical courses – the first time that these courses had been provided for a number of years.

upgrading of officials knowledge and skills was done by providing education sessions at level B to selected level C officials who had demonstrated their capabilities as officials.

under these programs, a total of 261 officiating qualifications were awarded

In recognition of the skills of little Athletics officials, those already committed officials were invited to participate in all training sessions and to offer their services as officials in Athletics Victoria competition.

the majority of the participants in the training sessions held in Hamilton and Warrnambool were from little Athletics. While we may not see these officials involved in metropolitan competition, we are hopeful that they will be involved in local and school meets as well as future Victorian Country Athletics Championships.

to provide challenging and rewarding opportunities for our officials, we again appointed the key officials for the AV Shield Competition in the metropolitan regions. the knowledge and skills at the regions were enhanced by the willingness of some officials to move between venues. Country regions continued to appoint their own officials and provided a high level of support to athletes.

the Victorian Country Athletics Championships were held in Ballarat and local officials were strongly supported by significant numbers of metropolitan officials.

the XCr’10 season brought together our registered athletes and other participants who competed by invitation, bridging the gap between formalised athletics and recreation runners. Again, our officials played a major role in conducting these events. A major change was the introduction of the AVetS chip timing system which meant that fewer officials were involved in manual tasks and had the benefit of results being completed in much quicker time. this new-age technology will result in fresh challenges for officials interested in learning to operate the system.

OfficialsrICHArD lAWYSZ, SuB CoMMIttee MAnAGer, oFFICIAlS

& Don BlYtH, oFFICIAlS DeVelopMent MAnAGer

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Arguably the most active competition calendar across the nation, Athletics Victoria conducted over 100 competitions in the past 12 months. Athletics Victoria continues to strive to create and maintain a vibrant competition schedule that provides opportunities for athletes of all ages and abilities.

As an overview, the lure of competing at olympic park for the ‘last time’ proved popular, with participation levels increasing at all major championships. looking forward, we hope the opportunity to compete at the new State Athletics Centre at Albert park will also entice greater numbers at championships in season 2011/12. the challenge beyond that will be to maintain such numbers, when the novelty of the new venue starts to fade.

adidas All Schools

Athletics Victoria’s partnership with adidas to present the six event Victorian All Schools Championship series entered its second year in 2010. Across the board, all events were again well-supported, with four of the championships increasing in competitor numbers from 2009.

returning to Jells park for the second year, the adidas All Schools Cross Country relay Championships again proved popular with competing teams. the spectator friendly venue saw 243 teams contest boys and girls events across four age-groups. ruyton Girls School and Marcellin College continued their impressive winning streak, winning the overall girls and boys titles respectively. the peninsula School showed depth across both genders and age-groups to win the co-educational overall title.

Similar team numbers (244) contested the adidas All Schools road relay Championships,

which were held at Albert park for the first time. Compared to 2009, an additional nine teams competed at the championships, with spectators and athletes providing positive feedback about the inner-city venue. With Athletics Victoria’s imminent move to the new State Athletics Centre in the same precinct, Albert park will be a venue we look to maintain for this event in the coming years. In the overall team standings, ruyton Girls ‘School (Girls), Marcellin College (Boys) and the peninsula School (Co-educational) reigned supreme.

Continuing the increased participation numbers of winter events, the adidas All Schools Cross Country Championships grew in numbers from 2009 (1225 athletes), with an additional 26 athletes running (2010 – 1251). Seven of the 12 age-group fields all recorded increased athlete numbers, with the boys under 14 division showing the largest growth (2010 – 198; 2009 – 163). the championships also saw Athletics Victoria introduce chip-timing to schools event for the first time, which was well received. Despite some initial delays in posting results on the day, the chip-timing system allows for faster results processing and posting as the field numbers continue to increase. the ‘tent’ village that emerged around the finishing area created an ideal amphitheatre for the race finish shoot. Strong supporter numbers combined with adidas’ largest event day activation activities made for an enthusiastic and festive atmosphere. ruyton Girls’ School and Marcellin College claimed the respective boys and girls overall titles, while the co-educational crown was shared by Carey Baptist Grammar and Caulfield Grammar.

Moving to olympic park, the adidas All Schools track relay Championships were a scaled back version compared to previous years, with a new one-day format and a simplified 22 event

Competitions

program (2009 – 34 events). pro-rata event entries rose (2010 – 15 teams per event; 2009 – 13 teams per event), and the response from schools was that a one-day event was optimal as it minimised student’s time spent away from school. A similar competition format will return in 2011, with expectations of entry numbers to rise.

Contrary to the trend across the year’s schools events, the adidas All Schools track & Field Championships recorded a decrease in participation numbers. the revised format of the Australian All-Schools Athletics Championships had the anticipated adverse affect on event entry numbers (2010 – 2019; 2009 – 2214). the new national event allowed for only two athletes per event, per state to be selected in under 14, under 16 and under 18 age-groups. previously, selection for the national schools event was based on obtaining performance standards. under 15 and under 17 age-groups were also dropped from the program at the national event. It was these two age-groups that showed the largest drop in participation numbers at state level, highlighting a strong correlation between national level competition opportunities and entry numbers at a state event. In spite of the participation decrease, the championships itself worked to schedule, with many first-time competitors remarking on the positive and friendly competition environment provided by Athletics Victoria and its officials.

AV ShieldBuilding on the changes made in season 2009/10, the model for AV Shield has continued to be refined over the past 12 months. Although inclement weather plagued much of the season, regions worked hard to re-schedule competition and afford athletes the opportunity to compete as regularly as possible.

During rounds of adverse weather, the SMS notification system was successful in alerting members of competition postponements in their region.

replacing the region final with a thirteenth round of competition also proved successful, adding extra value to each regular season round for clubs vying for an AV Shield Final berths. the change rewarded clubs that consistently fielded teams across the season, and saw many new faces and teams competing at the season-ending AV Shield Final.

Amendments to the age-group rulings – allowing athletes to compete only in their default age-group or up one – benefited the overall competition, simplifying the administration of teams at both a club and organisation level. the rule has also encouraged clubs to recruit and grow teams across all age-groups.

Finally, the most commented success of the season was the scoreboard at the AV Shield Final, which provided live updates of team scorings throughout the competition, and added impetus to every athlete’s performance. It added to the drama and excitement surrounding each age-groups’ competition, as athletes worked to better their team’s position in the overall standings. this is a concept that will be investigated and look to be implemented across all regions for regular season competition.

turning attention to the athletes and clubs, congratulations to the following teams that won 2010/11 Athletics Victoria Shield premierships:

Country Championships

Ballarat played host to the 2011 Victorian Country Athletics Championships, with 607 athletes (2010 – 486) contesting a total of 1934 events (2010 – 1798 events). once again the country clubs demonstrated a strong level of camaraderie, creating a fun and friendly atmosphere for the duration of the competition. participation was a priority for all clubs, and it was pleasing to see the majority of athletes supporting their club mates from the sidelines when not competing themselves.

Congratulations to eaglehawk YMCA Athletic Club who won both the Men’s and Women’s overall club championships and in turn claimed the Margaret Saunders Cup for the fourth consecutive year. lachlan Connell (South Coast Athletic Club) and natalie Debeljuh (Corio Athletic Club) were awarded the Australia Day medals for their outstanding achievements during the Championships.

on behalf of Athletics Victoria, thank you to the Ballarat region local organizing committee for all their hard work in creating and facilitating the three day competition.

MICHelle JAMeS, CoMpetItIonS MAnAGer, KHAn SHArp, CHAMpIonSHIpS CoMMIttee & MArIAn o’SHAuGHneSSY, SuMMer CoMMIttee

2010-11 Shield Premiers

Women Men

Div 1 Box Hill AC St Kevins AC

Div 2 preston AC preston AC

Div 3 old Xaverians AC

40+ Collingwood Harriers

u20 Western Athletics Doncaster AC

u18 Bendigo region Knox Athletics

u16 Bendigo region Knox Athletics

u14 preston AC Collingwood Harriers

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Victorian Track & Fieldthe summer championship season opened with the revamped Victorian track relay Championships. re-located to a suburban venue in Doncaster, the championships also embraced a new standalone format, after previously being incorporated into the individual track and field championship program. Similar to the schools equivalent, a reduced competition program was implemented, which was well supported. After positive feedback, it is hoped this championship will continue to strengthen in participation levels in coming years.

As earlier mentioned, the lure of one last run, jump or throw at olympic park proved powerful, as both the Victorian Youth track & Field Championships and Victorian open track & Field Championships recorded strong increases in participation levels. the youth championship saw 912 athletes (2009 – 852) combine for a total of 1917 event entries, across a tightly packed, three-day program. Most pleasing was the strong support shown to the Championships by little Athletics Victoria, with many of their members having their first experience at an AV competition at this meet.

In Athletics Victoria’s last ever meet at olympic park, 584 athletes (2010 – 474) combined for 851 event entries (2010 – 673) at the Victorian open track & Field Championships. Many of our national team members returned to compete at olympic park at the Championships, which provided invaluable experience to many of our emerging junior and club level athletes. the scheduling of the IAAF Melbourne track Classic worked both for and against our open championships. While it saw some event fields bolstered with interstate athletes, it also saw other fields depleted of athletes that prioritised running at the track Classic over vying for a state title, and opted not to back-up for the state championships.

At the open multi-event championships a mini participation boom was experienced, with overall event entries doubling. In 2011, 17 men (2010 – 10) contested the open decathlon, while 10 women (2010 – 3) contested the women’s heptathlon. Similar participation numbers at the youth multi-event championship did not result, with only a handful of competitors entered across all age-groups and events.

MICHelle JAMeS, CoMpetItIon MAnAGer, KHAn SHArp, CHAMpIonSHIpS CoMMIttee MAnAGer & MArIAn o’SHAuGHneSSY, SuMMer CoMMIttee MAnAGer

Competitions

Victorian Mastersreversing the decrease in participation levels from 2010, the Victorian Masters track & Field Championships saw an increase in both athlete and event entry numbers in 2011. 324 competitors (2010 – 295) contested the two-day championships at reischiek’s reserve, Doncaster, with solid competition across all age-groups. A total of 1145 event entries were received this year, compared to 1053 one year prior.

like last season, the Athletics Victoria overage relay Championships were combined with the Victorian Masters Association Weight pentathlon. Although entry numbers were small, the morale was high and with increased support from clubs, this event has immense potential to grow.

At an organisational level, the partnership between Athletics Victoria and the Victorian Masters Association continues to strengthen, and both organisations have every confidence so too will the success and participation levels in both these championships going forward.

ThankyouIn what has been another busy and successful 12 months in Victorian athletics, I would like to thank Alan and Yvonne Glover, Marg Dunbar and ronda Jenkins for the enormous amount of time they dedicated to assisting me prior to Championship and other major competitions.

thank you to all of Athletics Victoria’s officials, club helpers and volunteers that have given their time throughout the season, your dedication, knowledge and assistance is highly valued.

thank you to all members of the XCr, Summer and Championship Committees, for your patience, persistence and devotion to continually striving to improve the quality of competitions offered to our athletes.

Finally I would like to thank the Athletics Victoria office staff for their invaluable assistance and support over the past twelve months.

Michelle JamesCoMpetItIonS MAnAGer

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BroKen In 2010-11Victorian Records

BroKen In 2010-11Victorian RecordsMenSam Baines 110m Hurdles State u20 13.56 10/7/10Jed Bews pole Vault Country u17 - u20 4.65 4/12/10Jed Bews pole Vault Country u18 - u20 4.70 22/1/11Jackson Bews pole Vault Country u20 4.75 5/2/11Andrew Bialecki Javelin State u13 49.37 7/11/10Damien Birkinhead Shot put State u18 Country u18 20.89 18/8/10Damien Birkinhead Shot put State u18 Country u18 21.31 7/11/10Damien Birkinhead Shot put State u18 Country u18 21.57 21/11/10Damien Birkinhead Shot put State u18 Country u18 21.97 11/12/10Damien Birkinhead Shot put State u19 u20 Country u19 u20 19.81 25/2/11nathan Brill 3000m Walk State u15 u16 12.32.06 27/2/11David Brock Decathlon State u17 u18 6722 pts 6/3/11Brodie Cross pole Vault State u17 4.85 5/2/11Brodie Cross pole Vault State u17 =u18 5.00 5/3/11Brodie Cross pole Vault State u17 u18 5.05 12/3/11Wesley Graeme long Jump Country u13 =5.33 26/2/11Benn Harradine Discus State open 66.45 5/9/10Cory lee Discus State u13 46.47 7/5/10nicholas Milton 200m Hurdles State u14 & Country u14 28.55 6/11/10nicholas Milton 90m Hurdles State u14 & Country u14 12.68 4/12/10nicholas Milton 90m Hurdles Country u14 12.81 4/12/10nicholas Milton 200m Hurdles State u14 & Country u14 28.05 21/1/11Michael Mullett 400 mts State u14 51.85 12/3/11Michael Mullett 200 mts State u14 23.10 13/3/11taishi nakase triple Jump State u13 11.86 11/3/11Alexander rowe 800 mts State u19 1.46.28 3/3/11

Vic State team 4x100 relay State u14 45.83 4/12/10Vic State team Swedish relay State u18 1.57.59 5/12/10

WomenHana Basic 100 mts State u15 11.92 4/12/10Monica Cilione Javelin State u17 52.16 12/3/11tessa Consedine 400m Hurdles Country u17 60.05 20/2/11emma Coogan pole Vault Country u16 3.30 eQ 23/1/11emma Coogan pole Vault Country u16 u17 3.40 29/1/11natalie Debeljuh Hammer Country open 57.65 6/3/11Sarah Ferrier triple Jump State u15 12.32 4/12/10Sarah Ferrier long Jump State u15 6.08 5/12/10Cassie Fien 1/2 Marathon Country open 71.45 4/7/10Madeleine lawson pole Vault Country u15 3.15 5/12/10Madeleine lawson pole Vault Country u15 3.20 23/1/11Madeleine lawson pole Vault Country u15 =u16 u17 3.40 29/1/11Madeline lawson pole Vault Country u16-open 3.70 24/2/11paris McCathrion pole Vault State u16 3.95 24/2/11Jemima Montag 3000m Walk State u13 14.35.20 6/11/10Kimberley Mulhall Discus State u20 56.84 11/4/10eleanor patterson High Jump State u15 Country u15 =u16 1.78 6/1/11eleanor patterson High Jump State u15 Country u15 u16 = 1.78 26/2/11eleanor patterson High Jump State u15 u16 Country u15 u16 =u17 1.82 12/3/11eleanor patterson High Jump State u15 u16 Country u15 u16 u17 =1.82 14/3/11Anna-Marie rice 200m Hurdles State u14 Country u14 29.37 13/3/11Daniela roman 90m Hurdles State u16 12.75 12/3/11Margaret Satupai Shot put State u20 u19 16.33 23/9/10Margaret Satupai Shot put State u20 u19 16.43 9/10/10Sophie taylor 200 mts Country u16-u19 24.27 5/3/11Sophie taylor 200 mts Country u16-u19 24.15 11/3/11

Vic State team 4x100 relay State u16 47.10 4/12/10Vic State team Swedish relay State u18 2.14.46 5/12/10Vic State team Swedish relay State u16 2.15.61 5/12/10

lisa Weightman 1/2 Marathon State open 69.00 4/7/10

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Country Track & Field Championships

Margaret Saunders Country CupCountry Club Championship Aggregateeaglehawk YMCA Athletics Club

VWAAA Ex Athletes CupFemale Country Club Championship Aggregateeaglehawk YMCA Athletics Club

David Kitt Memorial TrophyMale Country Club Championship Aggregateeaglehawk YMCA Athletics Club

Joyce Lockyer Memorial Shieldoverall performance/encouragement Field eventsJed Bews (GlG)

Australia Day AwardsFemale Athlete of the Meetnatalie Debeljuh (Cor)

Male Athlete of the Meetlachie Connell (SCA)

Stuart Hunter Memorial ShieldMost outstanding Athlete under 16Hein reimert (eKA)

Victorian School Track & Field Trophies

Maisie McQuiston Foundation TrophyFemale Most outstanding ChampionshipSarah Ferrier

Elmar E. Rahn Memorial TrophyMale Best Championship performanceDamien Birkinhead

Relay ShieldFemale School relay Championship AggregateCaulfield Grammar School

Relay ShieldMale School relay Championship AggregateMelbourne Grammar School

AtHletICS VICtorIASummer Awards

Victorian Track & Field Championships

Sir Frank Beaurepaire TrophyFemale open outstanding Championship Athletetamsyn lewis (SAn)

John Park Memorial CupMale open outstanding Championship AthleteDale Stevenson (FKn)

H.H Hunter Shieldopen Club Championship AggregateGlenhuntly Athletics Club

Female Youth Athlete of the ChampionshipMonique Cilione (KSB)

Male Youth Athlete of the ChampionshipJack Sheridan (KnA)

Female Open/U20 Athlete of the ChampionshipBrooke Stratton (KnA)

Male Open/U20 Athlete of the ChampionshipDamien Birkinhead (Cor)

Phyllis Cantwell ShieldFemale open Club Championship AggregateBox Hill Athletics Club

Phyllis Akers CupFemale u18 outstanding Championship AthleteMonique Cilione (KSB)

Ex Athletes TrophyFemale u18 outstanding Championship performanceMonique Cilione (KSB)

Sir Raymond Connelly TrophyFemale u16 outstanding Championship Athleteeleanor patterson (SCA)

Emily Crockett Memorial TrophyFemale open 100m ChampionSophie taylor (eAG)

Hector Hogan TrophyMale open 100m ChampionAaron rouge-Serret (Ate)

W H Brown Memorial TrophyMale open 1500m ChampionDaniel Clark (BoH)

Frank P Brown Memorial Trophy & Rob Fildes TrophyMale open Decathlon ChampionSteve Cain (StK)

H B Selby TrophyFemale open Heptathlon ChampionAshleigh Hamilton (DIV)

Aileen Kennedy Memorial TrophyFemale u18 Multi event Championtanya Higgs (eAG)

Aileen Kennedy Memorial TrophyFemale u16 Multi event Championno Competitor

VAA Relay ShieldMale Club Championship AggregateDoncaster Athletics Club

Doris Carter TrophyFemale open 4x100m ChampionshipAthletics essendon

Maisie McQuiston TrophyFemale u18 4x100m ChampionshipDiamond Valley Athletics Club

Lillian Neville TrophyFemale u16 4x100m Championshipeaglehawk YMCA Athletics Club

Jess Reing TrophyFemale u14 4x100m ChampionshipDiamond Valley Athletics Club

L.C. Mills TrophyFemale open 4x400m ChampionshipGlenhuntly Athletics Club

Evelyn Morris TrophyFemale u18 4x400m ChampionshipDoncaster Athletics Club

Doris Mulcahy CupFemale u16 4x400m Championshipeaglehawk YMCA

Pat McDonnell TrophyFemale u14 4x400m ChampionshipFrankston Athletics Club

George Knott Trophy5000m track Walk Championshiprhydian Cowley (GHY)

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XCRtIM CroSBIe, XCr CoMMIttee MAnAGer

OverviewSeveral years of consistent growth came to an end with the XCr’10 series recording a 3.7% reduction in participation rates as compared to XCr’09. the series still recorded the second highest participation rate in Athletics Victoria’s history of road and cross country racing, and was some 56.7% ahead of the 2000 season a decade before.

Scheduling issues, primarily related to a late start to the series, and continued problems securing Sandown racecourse as a venue, lead to three occasions where events were held on consecutive weekends. this no doubt lead to a reduction in participation but was unavoidable due to calendar constraints.

XCr’10 saw the introduction of the “AVetS” chip timing system to our events and although problematical at times, the investment Athletics Victoria has made in the system will benefit the Victorian athletic community for many years to come.

overall, the series continued to set the benchmark for road and cross country racing in Australia. With a small but dedicated events team behind each race, and the support of clubs across Victoria, there is no doubt the XCr series provides a stimulating race environment and good value for money for competitors.

Cross Country & Road Racing

Participation by Event

Rd Venue Event Type 2010 2009 2008 2005 2000% Diff to

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20001 Jells park relay 892 945 939 797 590 -5.6 -5.0 11.9 51.2

2 lardner park Cross Country 677 788 667 592 524 -14.1 1.5 14.4 29.2

3 Sandown road race 975 1035 862 638 539 -5.8 13.1 52.8 80.9

4 lake Wendree road race 681 723 659 517 418 -5.8 3.3 31.7 62.9

5 Bendigo relay 584 545 572 370 301 7.2 2.1 57.8 94.0

6 Bundoora Cross Country 533 539 490 440 401 -1.1 8.8 21.1 32.9

7 Brimbank Cross Country 569 611 711 439 468 -6.9 -20.0 29.6 21.6

8 Sandown relay 793 776 828 685 627 2.2 -4.2 15.8 26.5

9 Burnley road race 434 390 346 260 187 11.3 25.4 66.9 132.1

10 the tan relay 922 969 908 704 n/A -4.9 1.5 31.0 n/A

Total participation 7060 7321 6982 5442 4055 -3.6 1.1 29.7 74.1

Average participation per event 706 732 698 544 451 -3.6 1.1 29.7 56.728 29

Venues & Participation With a new level of co-operation existing between Athletics Victoria and parks Victoria, Brimbank park returned as a competition venue for the first time since 2002. the tough course, taking in the infamous hill, proved popular with those who raced and it is hoped the venue will see increased participation levels in 2011 due to it’s proximity to the CBD and excellent facilities.

the SKInS Sandown 10k was once again the largest event conducted during the series. With close to 1000 participants, Sandown was some 50 participants ahead of the tan relays which continues to be a fantastic race to conclude the series.

Despite an overall reduction in numbers the Coliban ekiden relay, Sandown relay and Advanced Freight Half Marathon all grew in 2010. the ekiden relay continues to be a highlight event for many clubs and although 2010 witnessed the most appalling weather conditions experienced in the last decade, the atmosphere at this race is certainly second to none. our thanks go to the Bendigo region for their continued efforts in staging a unique event on the AV calendar.

our second trip to lake Wendouree for the 5k/15k road races was also a great success. paul Hayes and his crew from Ballarat YCW Harriers, together with the City of Ballarat’s Bernie Blood, ensure smooth running for the AV staff and officials by the tremendous amount of pre-event and event day work they contribute.

Divisions & Gradingthe broad principle of the two up & two down promotion/relegation system continued for XCr’10. Yet again, this system provided great interest at both ends of the ladders as teams either vied for premierships or battled to avoid relegation.

our congratulations go to the Geelong region and Glenhuntly for taking out the Men’s and Women’s Division one premierships respectively. For Geelong this represents their return to the top spot after Box Hill have dominated the competition for a number of years.

Fifteen separate clubs took out the 22 premierships decided across the various divisions and age categories. Six premierships were awarded to regional clubs, further highlighting the state based nature of the XCr series.

XCRtIM CroSBIe, XCr CoMMIttee MAnAGer

SummaryWith Athletics Victoria experiencing an overall reduction in membership for 2010-11 it is perhaps no surprise that the XCr’10 participation witnessed a decline as compared to XCr’09. With the general increase across the board in road racing events around Australia, linking to AV membership isn’t really the best measuring stick as it’s a stated intention of the series that we provide for and embrace non-members.

Greater penetration into the ‘fun run’ market continues to be a goal of the XCr committee, with the inclusion of ‘fun runner’ friendly events a high priority. As such the development of the XCr calendar around, and working with, existing major events will continue.

like any aspect of life, communication and relationship building are critical to the success of the XCr series. this extends from our dealings with the hard working team managers that keep our clubs ticking, through to the various government and statutory bodies we deal with to organise events. It is pleasing to report that with the exception of the Sandown racecourse, our dealings with the other key stakeholders in our event planning and organising were stronger in 2010 than at any

time in the past decade. Importantly, AV have been able to establish a series of strong relationships with parks Victoria who play a key role in our ability to deliver cross country courses and events.

After five years as AV Winter/XCr Manager I will be stepping down in 2011. Hamish Beaumont will take over the reigns and I wish him well in what can be a challenging, but overall rewarding role within Victorian and Australian athletics.

I would like to thank the staff of Athletics Victoria and various members of the XCr Committee for their ongoing support, so too the AV officials who provide such great service to the distance running community in this state. thanks also to the team managers and athletes from all clubs that have provided such great support and encouragement as we progressively re-engineered the competition since 2005.

Finally, thanks to my wife who has often lead the life of a cross country widow and has provided wonderful support and advice for the past five years.

Tim Crosbie XCr CoMMIttee

XCR’10 Premiers

Women Men

Division 1 Geelong region Glenhuntly

Division 2 Frankston Glenhuntly

Division 3 Coburg Harriers South Melbourne

Division 4 Athletics Waverley Keilor St Bernards

Division 5 South Coast Athletics

Division 6 South Melbourne

Division 7 Athletics Waverley

over 40 Athletics Waverley Collingwood Harriers

over 50 Keilor St Bernards

under 20 richmond Harriers St Stephens Harriers

under 18 Ballarat YCW Ballarat YCW

under 16 eureka Western Athletics

under 14 Geelong region Doncaster

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Marion Patterson TrophyFemale Marathon ChampionshipKristin Wyatt (CHI)

J.C. Draper Memorial TrophyMale 10K road ChampionshipMark tucker (Ger)

S.C. Reeve Perpetual TrophyMale 8K CC Championshiptoby rayner (GHY)

Ron Clarke TrophyMale road relay ChampionshipGeelong region

Ron Clarke TrophyFemale road relay ChampionshipGlenhuntly Athletics Club

XCR School Trophies

Joan Beretta ShieldFemale School CC total pointsruyton Girls’ School

Geoff Walker TrophyMale School CC total pointsMarcellin College

Robbie Morgan Morris ShieldCo-educational School CC total pointsCarey Baptist Grammar & Caulfield Grammar

La Trobe University TrophyGirls u18 School CC team ChampionsChristian College Geelong

La Trobe University TrophyBoys u18 School CC team ChampionsMarcellin College

Walk Trophies

Betty Newman TrophyWomens Walking team Aggregateeaglehawk YMCA Athletics Club

Avis Redman TrophyBest u16 GirlJmara Hockley-Samon (CHI)

Norm Goble TrophyMost points in Mens AV ChampionshipsStuart Kollmorgen (Col)

Tom Daintry TrophyBest u14 First Year WalkerZoe Boldiston (SBe) & Jemima Montag (MAC)

Victorian XCR Championships

George Saunders TrophyChampion Female Winter AthleteKathryn ewels (trH)

Lola Downes TrophyWomen open Champion Athlete Kathryn ewels (trH)

Athletics Victoria TrophyChampion Male Winter AthleteStephen Kelly (BoH)

Stewart Fraser TrophyWomen u20 Champion AthleteJaimie Vernon (Ate)

Joan Beretta TrophyWomen u18 Champion AthleteAmy Cashin (WeS)

George Thomas Memorial TrophyMen u18 Champion AthleteCameron Smith (FKn)

Joyce Davis TrophyWomen u16 Champion Athletelaura Butler (KSB)

Joe Carmody TrophyMen u16 Champion Athleteluke percy (KnA)

Frank Chapman TrophyWomen u14 Champion Athleteleigh roux (CoB)

Bendigo Building Society TrophyMen u14 Champion Athletetroy McGill (MpA)

Lavinia Petrie AwardWomen 40+ Champion AthleteJulie norney (BoH)

Neil Ryan AwardMen 40+ Champion AthleteJames Atkinson (AWA)

Margaret Dunbar AwardWomen 45+ Champion AthleteSue Clark (MpA) & Jo-Anne Keely (Ber)

Chris Wardlaw AwardMen 45+ Champion AthleteMichael Wheatley (MpA)

Colleen Stephens AwardWomen 50+ Champion AthleteColeen Stephens (BHA)

Trevor Vincent AwardMen 50+ Champion AthleteMichael McIntyre (KSB) & Michael Bialczak (Col)

Peter Battrick AwardMen 55+ Champion Athletepeter Gaffney (KSB)

Ian Upton AwardMen 60+ Champion Athletepeter Moore (rIC)

Lillian Neville TrophyCross Country teams ChampionsGlenhuntly Athletics Club

Eddie Moore TrophyMale 16K CC Championship liam Adams (Ate)

Jack Biggins TrophyMale 15K road Championshipliam Adams (Ate)

AV TrophyFemale 15K road ChampionshipKathryn ewels (trH)

Phyllis Andersson TrophyWomen u16 road relay teamCoburg Harriers

Mark Shilston Trophy Male 12K CC ChampionshipStephen Kelly (BoH)

Harrison Jones TrophiesFemale open Handicap WinnerIlka Barr (Muu)

Female u20 Handicap WinnerAlexandra Berry (SSH)

Female u16 Handicap Winner laura Butler (KSB)

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Results & Highlights 2010 Commonwealth Games

• 13 VIS athletes were selected to the Australian track & Field team to compete at the Games.

• Seven medals were won by VIS athletes.

- Benn Harradine – Gold, Discus

- Jarrod Bannister – Gold, Javelin

- Sean Wroe – Gold, 4 x 400m relay

- Sean Wroe – Silver, 400m

- richard Colman – Silver, t54 1500m

- Dale Stevenson – Bronze, Shot put

- lisa Weightman – Bronze, Marathon

• Four VIS athletes attained top eight performances.

- Brydee Moore – 4th, F32-34/52/53 Shot put

- Aaron rouge-Serret – 4th, 4 x 100m relay

- Aaron rouge-Serret – 5th, 100m

- Collis Birmingham – 6th, 5000m

VIS Athletes won 35% of all medals won by the Australian track & Field team.

2011 IPC World Championships

• eight VIS athletes were selected to the Australian track & Field team to compete at the Championships.

• eight medals were won by VIS athletes.

- richard Colman – Gold, t53 800m

- Kelly Cartwright – Gold, t42 100m (new World record)

- Kelly Cartwright – Gold, F42 long Jump

- Madeleine Hogan – Gold, F46 Javelin

- richard Colman – Silver, t53 400m

- russell Short – Silver, F12 Shot put

- Jessica Gallagher – Silver, F13 long Jump (VIS Individual Scholarship Holder)

- Jessica Gallagher – Bronze, F13 Javelin

VIS athletes won 50% of all gold medals won by the Australian team.

Training Venues• olympic park

• VIS physical preparation Facility, olympic park

• Various athletics centres across Victoria

Sponsors • 2Xu performance Apparel

Partners • Athletics Australia & Athletics Victoria

Network Coaches

1st April 2010 – 31st October 2010

tim Matthews, Mandi Cole, John eden, uwe Hohn, nic Bideau, Bruce Scriven, Gus puopolo, ray treacy, Vasily Grischenkov, eric Hollingsworth, Mark Stewart, richard Huggins, Chris Wardlaw, Simon Baker, Adam larcom, Dick telford.

1st November 2010 – 31st March 2011

tim Matthews, Mandi Cole, John eden, James Karageorgiou, nic Bideau, Gus puopolo, Jeremy oliver, Mark Stewart, richard Huggins, Chris Wardlaw, Adam larcom, Justin rinaldi, russell Stratton, Steve Gaffney, Dick telford.

Athlete Service Providers

Medical Services Dr. Adam Castricum Dr. peter Harcourt Dr. Anik Shawdon Dr. Greg Hickey

Massage Arnaud Domage

Jim Stevanovski

Nutrition Kylie Andrew

Athlete Career & Education Daniel Kowolski

[to December 31st 2010] Marina Matheos

[From January 2nd 2011] nathan Heaney

Strength & Conditioning

Ben Wiley Dr. Harry Brennan Jeremy oliver

Physiotherapy Andrew lambart [to october 31st 2010]

laura Baquie [From november 1st 2010]

Sport Science Danielle Stefano

Doxi Geroyiannis

Derek BoothroydStAte perForMAnCe CoorDInAtor

ofAthletics – Track & Fieldthe primary aims of the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) track and Field program are to provide the highest level of support to Victoria’s elite track and field athletes and to improve performances at major international athletics events including olympic, paralympic and Commonwealth Games, International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships and International paralympic Committee (IpC) World Championships.

The Program the program is recognised as the high performance service provider for Victorian athletes under the Athletics Australia High performance plan.

this year, the main priorities of the program were to maximise athlete performances at the 2010 Commonwealth Games (new Delhi, India, october 2010) the 2011 IpC World Championships (Christchurch, new Zealand, January 2011) and to ensure that athletes were in the best possible position to be selected to the Australian team to compete at the 2011 IAAF World Championships (Degau, South Korea, August 2011) via performances at the major selection trial, the 2011 Australian Athletics Championships (Melbourne, April 2010)

VIS track and Field athletes work with individual coaches at training venues across the state. the VIS track and Field program Manager, together with specialist staff, provide support to athletes and coaches via the delivery of a coordinated service program (sports medicine, sport science, physical preparation, ACe) and competition support for each athlete.

Athletes For the scholarship period 1st November 2009 - 31st October 2010

Jarrod Bannister, Collis Birmingham, Kelly Cartwright, richard Coleman, Michelle errichiello, Mark Fountain, Henry Frayne, Benn Harradine, Madeleine Hogan, Craig Huffer, Sarah Jamieson, Alwyn Jones, trychelle Kingdom, Blake lucas, Scott Martin, Kaila McKnight, Brydee Moore, Craig Mottram, Madeleine pape, Jeffrey riseley, Jessica rothwell, Aaron rouge-Serret, russell Short, lisa Weightman, Benita Willis, Jodi Willis-roberts, Sean Wroe.

For the Scholarship Period 1st November 2010 – 31st October 2011

Sam Baines, Jarrod Bannister, Collis Birmingham, Kelly Cartwright, richard Colman, Benn Harradine, Madeleine Hogan, trychelle Kingdom, Blake lucas, Daniel Martin, Kaila McKnight, Brydee Moore, Jemima Moore, Craig Mottram, Kim Mulhall, Jana pittman [from 1st May 2011], Jeffrey riseley, Aaron rouge-Serret, Alex rowe, russell Short, Dale Stevenson, Brooke Stratton, Matthew turk, lisa Weightman, Sean Wroe.

Associate Scholarship Holders for the Period 1st November 2010 – 31st October 2011

Michelle Errichiello [AIS], Jessica Rothwell [AIS]

Financial support for the National Training Centre program is provided by the Australian Sports Commission through the National Sporting Organisation.

StAte perForMAnCe CoorDInAtor, DereK BootHroYD

VictorianInstitute Sport

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Balance Sheetas at 31st March 2011 note 2011 2010

$ $

Membership FundsACCuMulAteD reSerVeS 2 687,839 631,836

represented by:

Current ASSetS

Cash assets 3 300 300

A.n.Z. Bank 3 27,540 60,260

other Financial Assets 4 806,631 815,783

receivables 41,910 30,496

Inventories 37,379 38,898

payments in Advance 46,114 31,444

Deposits paid 0 1,607

959,874 978,788

non Current ASSetS

property, plant & equipment 5 65,721 55,242

totAl ASSetS 1,025,595 1,034,030

Deduct

lIABIlItIeS AnD proVISIonS

projects in progress 6 38,258 42,613

Sundry Creditors 135,050 116,121

GSt (3,722) (3,655)

Advance Grants – SrV 7 14,500 115,640

Advance Grants – AA 16,000 0

Advance Grants - ASC 962 0

provision for Annual leave 80,543 86,025

provision for long Service leave 40,354 22,437

provision for future depreciation 9,918 16,531

provision for Audit fees 0 3,000

provision for obsolescence 5,338 0

Advance Deposits 555 3,482

totAl lIABIlItIeS 337,756 402,194

net ASSetS 687,839 631,836

AtHletICS VICtorIA, 2010–11

Financial ReportStatement by Board of ManagementIn the opinion of the Board the attached financial report

1 presents a true and fair view of the financial position of Athletics Victorias Inc. as at 31 March 2011 and its performance for the year ended on that date in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) of the Australian Accounting Standards Board.

2 At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that Athletics Victoria Inc. will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

this statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the board and is signed for and on behalf of the board by:

Anne LordpreSIDent

Eric SigmonttreASurer

Date: 31st May 2011

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2011 2010

$ $

ExpenditureAffiliation expenses 577 464

Audit fees 3,745 3,766

Awards & Gifts 2,650 2,308

Bank/Government/IMG charges 18,794 7,149

Board expenses 3,075 2,164

Capitation 4,403 8,230

Committee expenses 370 111

Computer expenses 6,546 8,962

Courier expenses 649 73

Depreciation 28,068 24,681

Insurances 31,779 32,421

legal expenses 2,222 12,003

Maintenance - equipment & Furniture 4,379 1,988

Marketing/Sponsorship 13,197 0

Meetings 90 3,733

Merchandising 96,619 122,940

office rent 26,012 27,347

payroll tax 4,854 3,395

photocopier and Fax expenses 3,740 8,192

postage 2,996 9,847

printing & Stationery 10,167 17,155

Salaries 483,919 406,644

Staff/office Amenities 2,581 3,500

Staff training 882 1,473

Sundry 4,497 8,036

Superannuation 37,303 30,088

telephone 5,693 6,784

travel 3,205 3,157

totAl 803,013 756,611

Income Statementfor year ended 31st March 2011 note 2011 2010

$ $

IncomeAthlete registrations 423,711 362,890

Club Affiliation/Claims/transfers 23,473 23,255

Investment Interest 43,393 42,838

Management/Administration Fees 10,333 1,351

Athletics Austalia – Development Grant 4,403 8,230

Athletics Victoria Foundation Grant 0 0

Merchandising 138,111 151,544

Sponsorship/Grants 28,733 26,000

Sundry 12,872 1,743

VAl rent 5,897 5,562

SuB totAl 690,926 623,413

DeVelopMent ACtIVItIeS (Gross operating Surplus)

Government Grants 7 48,397 47,595

Schools Competitions 4,916 13,820

officials/Coaches 28,366 21,945

General Development (15,294) 12,267

SuB totAl 66,385 95,627

CoMpetItIon ACtIVItIeS: (Gross operating Surplus)

Winter events 54,400 31,036

Summer events (64,986) (78,355)

Championships 20,644 14,083

Schools events 43,405 34,394

State teams 34,943 59,732

Sundries (7,925) (6,524)

Special Meets 21,224 15,093

SuB totAl 101,705 69,459

InCoMe 859,016 788,499

totAl eXpenDIture 803,013 756,611

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR YEAR 56,003 31,888

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Notes to the Financial Statements for year ended 31st March 2011

this financial statements cover Athletics Victoria Inc as an individual entity. Athletics Victoria Inc is an association incorporated in Victoria under the Associations Incorporations Act 1981

1 Statement of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Preparation

the financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations and the Associations Incorporation Act 1981.

Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded would result in a financial report containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, events and conditions to which they apply. Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards ensures that the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial reporting Standards. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of this financial report are presented below and have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated.

the financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based in historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities.

Accounting Policies

(a) Fixed Assets

the assets have been recorded at cost and the policy of the Board is to annually reassess the market value of the fixed assets and depreciate accordingly, to show the lower of cost or net realisable value.

(b) Income tax

the Association is exempt from income tax by virtue of Section 50-45 of the Income tax Assessment Act 1997.

(c) revenue

the surplus/deficit from projects completed during the year transferred to the income and expenditure statement represents the net of revenues (including revenue received by way of grants to some projects) and expenses of those projects.

(d) Inventories

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

(e) Goods and Services tax

revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GSt. receivables and payables in the Balance Sheet are shown inclusive of GSt.

(f) Comparative Figures

When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year.

(g) provisions

provisions are recognised when the Association has a legal or constructive obligation and represent the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation at the end of the reporting period.

(h) Subsequent events

Athletics Victoria Inc is relocating business premises from olympic park to Albert park during 2011/12. It is probable that there will be costs associated with this move that cannot be foreseen at this stage. It is also likely that normal business operation will be disrupted and that this may have an effect on financial outcome.

Statement of Changes in Equityfor year ended 31st March 2011 Accumulated

reserves

$

Balance at 1st April 2009 599,948

profit attributable to members 31,888

Balance at 31st March 2010 631,836

profit attributable to members 56,003

Balance at 31st March 2011 687,839

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Financial Report

Statement of Cash Flowsfor year ended 31st March 2011 note 2011 2010

$ $

CASH FloWS FroM operAtInG ACtIVItIeS

receipts from customers 1,031,967 952,726

payments to suppliers and employees (1,006,804) (1,151,208)

Interest received 43,393 42,838

GSt paid (70,606) (57,366)

net CASH FloWS FroM operAtInG ACtIVItIeS 8 (2,050) (213,010)

CASH FloWS FroM InVeStInG ACtIVItIeS

Advances (to)/from short term deposits 9,153 258,185

proceeds from sale of investments 0 0

Acquisition of F/A (39,822) (19,876)

net CASH FloWS uSeD In InVeStInG ACtIVIteS (30,670) 238,309

net InCreASe/(DeCreASe) In CASH HelD (32,720) 25,299

Add opening cash brought forward 60,560 35,261

CloSInG CASH CArrIeD ForWArD 27,840 60,560

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Financial Report

2 Membership Funds 2011 2010

$ $

Accumulated Surplus as at 1st April 2010 631,836 599,948

Surplus/(Deficit) for year 56,003 31,888

Balance as at 31st March 2011 687,839 631,836

3 Cash at Bank & On Hand 2011 2010

Cash on hand 300 300

A.n.Z.Bank 27,540 60,260

Balance as at 31st March 2011 27,840 60,560

4 Investments 2011 2010

Bendigo Bank 552,617 510,408

AnZ term Deposit 0 170,000

AnZ online Saver 254,014 135,375

Balance as at 31st March 2011 806,631 815,783

5 Fixed Assets 2011 2010

office equipment & Furniture at cost 247,695 207,872

less accumulated depreciation (181,974) (152,630)

total written down value at 31st March 2011 65,721 55,242

Actual 2010/11 Depreciation expense is $29,343 less Balance Sheet adjustment to provision Future Depreciation and provision planned obsolescence ($1,275) = $28,068 (per expenditure)

6 Projects in Progress 2011 2010

Victoria’s Fastest Kid 3,500 0

Coach education Courses 6,391 0

Development Squad 1,382 2,125

AV Future Squad 3,528 3,528

High Velocity Club 1,170 0

officials Breakfast 3,723 0

officials Shield 18,565 36,960

Balance unexpended at 31st March 2011 38,258 42,613

projects in progress represents unexpended funds from projects which are expected to be spent in the future.

7 State Government Grants 2011 2010

$ $

Advance Grants at 1st April 2010 115,640 460,946

add income:

Sport Development Scheme 20,000 20,000

Zatopek:10 50th Anniversary Celebration 10,000 0

target 1000 1,200 0

Mentor Me - officials for the Future 4,500 0

Australian Schools t&F Championships 20,500 0

legal expense reimbursement 21,435 0

77,635 20,000

total 193,275 480,946

less expenses 130,378 317,711less Advance Grants – SrV MAF at 31st March 2011 0 100,880

less Advance Grants – SrV at 31st March 2011 14,500 14,760

144,878 433,351

48,397 47,595

the reported surplus of $48,397 is offset by expenses of salaries, administration and program running costs, and payment of legal expenses, hence the program has made a nil net contribution to the Statement of Financial performance of the Association.

8 Statement of Cash Flows 2011 2010

$ $(a) reconciliation of cash

Cash on hand 300 300

Bank Account 27,540 60,260

Closing Cash Balance 27,840 60,560

(b) reconciliation of the operating profit after tax to the net cash flows from operations

operating profit after tax 56,003 31,888

Depreciation of non-current assets 29,343 31,436

Changes in assets and liabilities

trade and other receivables (11,414) 4,591

Inventory 1,519 26,484

prepayments and deposits (13,064) 366

Advance Grants (84,178) (345,306)

trade and other creditors 7,373 16,558

employee entitlements 12,434 24,887

Goods and services tax payable (67) (3,914)

net cash flow from (used in) operating activities (2,050) (213,010)

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Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of Athletics Victoria Inc.

Report on the Financial ReportWe have audited the accompanying financial report of Athletics Victoria Inc. (the Association) which comprises the balance sheet as at 31st March 2011 and the income statement, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes and the statement by members of the board.

Board’s Responsibility for the Financial Reportthe board of the Association is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Associations Incorporation Act 1891. this responsibility includes designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

Auditor’s Responsibilityour responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. these Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. the procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks

of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the board, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

IndependenceIn conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of Australian professional ethical pronouncements.

Auditor’s OpinionIn our opinion –

the financial report of Athletics Victoria Inc. is in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act 1891, including –

(i) giving a true and fair view of the Association’s financial position as at 31st March 2011 and of its performance and it’s cash flows for the year ended on that date; and

(ii) (ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Associations Incorporation Act 1891.

name of Firm: e. F. McpHAIl AnD pArtnerS

name of partner: Wayne C. Durdin

Address: 38 ellingworth parade, Box Hill, Victoria, 3128

Dated this 31st day of May 2011

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Financial Report

Athletics Victoria gratefully acknowledge the following partners for their continued support over the 2010–11 year

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