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VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL INCORPORATED

100TH ANNUAL REPORT 2011

VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL INCORPORATED • ANNUAL REPORT 20112

The Victorian Olympic Council represents the Olympic Movement throughout Victoria.

It creates opportunities to share in the ideals and aspirations of the Olympic athlete through participation in Olympic experiences, education programs, volunteering and fundraising activities in support of the Australian Olympic Team.

VISION STATEMENT

VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL INCORPORATED • ANNUAL REPORT 2011 3

MISSION STATEMENT

The VOC is committed to raising funds for the Australian Olympic Team and educating the Victorian community about the principles of Olympism.


100TH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL INC

ABN: 33 052 258 241

Registered No: A0007004M

VOC Formed: September 22, 1911

Physical Address:Ground Level East, 60 Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne Vic 3002

Mailing Address:PO Box 2228, Richmond South Vic 3121P. 61 3 9427 0700F. 61 3 9428 0800E. http://corporate.olympics.com.au/vic

PATRON IN CHIEF

The Honourable Alex Chernov AC QCGovernor of Victoria

PATRON

The Honourable Ted Baillieu MPPremier of Victoria

PRESIDENT

Nicholas Green OAM

VICE PRESIDENTS

Kerri TepperWilliam Alstergren

EXECUTIVE

Nicole Livingstone OAM Russell Mark OAMJason PennellDavid WansbroughLeon Wiegard OAM

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Gill Brewster

EVENT COORDINATOR

Maria Caruso

OLYMPIANS CLUB OF VICTORIA

President: Leon Wiegard OAM

EDUCATION COMMISSION

Chairman: Luke Soulos

AUDITORS

Ernst & Young

SOLICITORS

Browne & Co

LIFE MEMBERS

Sir Edgar S. Tanner KT CBE ED (Dec’d)William T. Uren CBE (Dec’d)Julius L. Patching AO OBE (Dec’d)Noel F. Wilkinson AM MBE (Dec’d)William J. Hoffman AMGeoffrey J. Henke AOLeon Wiegard OAMJames E. Barry AM MBESir Donald Trescowthick AC KBEGeoffrey Whitaker (Dec’d)Robert LayKevan Gosper AOMax Beck AMHelen Smith

MERIT AWARD

Jim Hardie (Dec’d)Geoffrey Whitaker (Dec’d)Tony Charlton AMPeter Norman (Dec’d)Wendy GrantGillian BrewsterPhil FrancisDamian BrownDarren Dunkley-SmithJames E. Barry AM MBELeon Wiegard OAMWayne CarrollIan Browne OAMPeter BlackburnGeoff Henke AOShirley Harris OAMRay Weinberg AMJenny HollidayGeoff DugganJeanette Duggan

JULIUS L. PATCHING SPORTS OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR AWARD

2007 - Richard Lawysz - Athletics2008 - Jim Sinclair - Wrestling2009 - Geoff Hare OAM - Swimming2010 - Reg McKay - Rowing2010 - Barry Roycroft - Equestrian


BOARD/STAFF DETAILS 6-7

PRESIDENT’S REPORT 8-9

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT 10-13

PRIME MINISTER’S OLYMPIC DINNER REPORT 14-15

OLYMPIANS CLUB OF VICTORIA REPORT 16-17

EDUCATION COMMISSION REPORT 18-24

VICTORIAN SPORTS DIRECTORY – CONSTITUENT BODIES 25-27

STATE RECOGNISED ORGANISATIONS 28

ASSOCIATED BODIES 29

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 30

AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS 31

CONTENT


BOARD AND STAFF E

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NICHOLAS GREEN OAM PRESIDENT

• Group Manager - Acquisitions & Development, Victorian Major Events Company

• Chef de Mission, 2012 Australian Olympic Team

• Chef de Mission, 2010 Australian Youth Olympic Team

• Director, Victorian Olympic Foundation Ltd• Member, Sport Australia Hall of Fame, 2001• Australian Sports Medal, 2000• Medal of the Order of Australia, 1993• Olympian - Rowing, 1992 & 1996

Olympic Games• Dual Gold Medallist, 1992 & 1996

Olympic Games• World Champion Men’s Coxed Pair, 1998• World Champion Men’s Coxed Four, 1998• World Champion Men’s Coxless Four,

1990 & 1991

WILLIAM ALSTERGREN VICE PRESIDENT

• Barrister practising in Commercial, Tax, Intellectual Property and Sports Law

• Vice President, Australian Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association

• Director, Victorian Olympic Foundation Ltd• National Coaching Coordinator, Men and

Women’s Bobsleigh & Men’s Skeleton• Coach, Men’s and Women’s Bobsleigh &

Men’s Skeleton, 2006 Olympic Games• Chairman, Duty Barristers Scheme

Committee• Honorary Treasurer, Victorian Bar• Member, Bar Council and Executive• Member, Ethics Committee of the

Victorian Bar• Secretary, Sports Law Section of the

Commercial Bar Association

KERRI TEPPER VICE PRESIDENT

• Senior Sponsorship Manager - Operations & Capability, NAB

• Director, Victorian Olympic Foundation Ltd• Olympian - Table Tennis, 1988 & 1992

Olympic Games• Australian Sports Medal, 2000• Expert Commentator - Table Tennis, Channel

7 Coverage, 2004 & 2008 Olympic Games• 4 Commonwealth medals, one silver &

three bronze• Australian Player of the Year a record

four times• Victorian Player of the Year an

unprecedented 10 consecutive years• Female Player of the Century, Table Tennis

Australia

NICOLE LIVINGSTONE OAM

• Host and Commentator, Ten Sport• Director, Victorian Olympic Foundation Ltd• Olympian - Swimming, 1988, 1992, 1996

Olympic Games• Bronze Medallist, 1992, Bronze & Silver

Medallist, 1996 Olympic Games• Victorian Women’s Honour Roll, 2006• Australian Sports Medal, 2000• Medal of the Order of Australia, 1997• Co-Founder, Ovarian Cancer Australia• Director, Swimming Australia

Foundation Ltd• Board Member, VicHealth• Member, State Sports Centre Trust

RUSSELL MARK OAM

• Company Director, Corporate Shooting Stars Pty Ltd

• MC and Public Speaker• Director, Victorian Olympic Foundation Ltd• Olympian - Shooting, 1988, 1992, 1996,

2000 & 2008 Olympic Games• AOC Media Liaison Offi cer, 2004 Olympic

Games• Prospective Team Member, 2012 Olympic

Games• Gold & Silver Medallist, 1996 & 2000

Olympic Games• Board Member, Australian International

Shooting Limited, 2007 - current• Sports Presenter, ABC Radio,

2002 - current• Australian Sports Medal, 2000• Medal of the Order of Australia, 1997• Member, AOC Athletes Commission,

1996 - 2004


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JASON PENNELL

• Barrister practising in Commercial, Corporate, Equity and Sports Law

• Director, Victorian Olympic Foundation Ltd• Vice President of Oceania for the Union

International de Pentathlon Moderne• Immediate Past President, Modern

Pentathlon Australia• Committee Member, Victorian Bar Sport Law• Member - National Federation Appeals

Tribunal, Australian Olympic Committee

DAVID WANSBROUGH

• Director and Partner, Evans & Partners Pty Ltd Stockbrokers

• Director, Victorian Olympic Foundation Ltd• Olympian - Hockey, 1988 & 1992 Olympic

Games• Silver Medallist, 1992 Olympic Games• Olympic Television Commentator, 2004 &

2008 Olympic Games• Australian Sports Medal, 2000• Player of the Tournament, Champions

Trophy, 1997• Triple Gold Medallist, Champions Trophy,

1989, 1990 & 1994• Director, Kindilan Society

LEON WIEGARD OAM

• Managing Director, Sportgard Pty Ltd• President, Olympians Club of Victoria• President, Olympians Club of Australia• Director, Victorian Olympic Foundation Ltd• Olympian - Water Polo, 1964 & 1972

Olympic Games• Medal of the Order of Australia, 2005• Australian Sports Medal, 2000• President, Community Clubs Association of

Victoria• Vice President, The Carbine Club• Life Member, Victorian Olympic Council• Life Member, AFL• Life Member, Brisbane Lions (Fitzroy FC)• Life Member, Kew Swimming Club• Life Member, Portsea Golf Club• Life Member, Steel Club of Victoria• Life Member, The Carbine Club• Life Member, Vingt Cinq Club• Life Member, Water Polo Victoria• Hall of Fame Inductee PGA (Vic)

GILL BREWSTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

• Executive Assistant to the Chef de Mission of the 2012 Australian Olympic Team

• Company Secretary, Victorian Olympic Foundation Ltd

• Board Member, Presentation College Windsor, 2009 - current

• Member, National Sports Museum Advisory Board, 2008 - current

• Member, VicSport Women’s Advisory Committee, 2008 - current

• Order of Merit, Victorian Olympic Council, 2002

• MBA, B(A), Dip Teaching (Primary)

MARIA CARUSOEVENT COORDINATOR

• International Olympic Academy Participant, 2009

• Duty Village Manager, 2009 Australian Youth Olympic Festival

• Member, Female Administrator Network, VicSport 2009 - current

• Mentor, NMIT Mentoring Program, 2008- current

• Dual Diploma Event Management & Tourism Operations, 2006

• Bachelor of Music


I am delighted to present this historic 100th report for the Victorian Olympic Council (VOC) at its Annual General Meeting in 2012.

The Victorian Olympic Council was founded on September 22, 1911 by representatives of Athletics, Swimming, Rowing and Tennis associations and the fi rst chairman was Mr B.J. Parkinson from Athletics.

The Centenary marks a special occasion for the Council and was celebrated in November at an offi cial reception at Government House and the Centenary Gala Dinner hosted by the Olympians Club of Victoria.

The Olympic movement is in its last year of preparation for the London 2012 Olympic Games. For the hundreds of athletes striving for gold at this year’s Games, the countdown is now truly on.

The Australian Olympic Team is expected to have a complement of more than 400 athletes. Over the coming weeks athletes will battle it out for a spot on the Team, representing for some the culmination of years of effort and focus.

For some athletes the fi rst huge task of qualifying for the Games is over. For them the focus is now solely on training hard and keeping at the top of their game ahead of the Games commencing in July.

We wish those aiming to qualify, or those who have already qualifi ed, and especially the Victorian athletes, the best of preparation and racing.

As for London itself, I believe the city is ready to host an exhilarating and successful Olympic Games.

Our fundraising efforts to support the 2012 Australian Olympic Team are well advanced. I am pleased to report that the Victorian Government’s contribution of $575,000 towards the Australian Olympic Team Appeal is the largest contribution by any State Government.

In addition to their contribution, the State Government and Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust have been extremely supportive in marking the signifi cance of our Olympic heritage as part of the Olympic Park precinct upgrade. Their backing complements our commitment to the precinct by signing a long-term tenancy agreement.

President Nicholas Green OAM welcoming guests at the Centenary celebrations at Government House.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

NICHOLAS GREEN OAM


Australian Paralympic Committee General Manager of Sport Michael Hartung, Minister for Sport and Recreation Hon Hugh Delahunty MP, VOC President Nicholas Green OAM and prospective team members Ashleigh Brennan (gymnastics), James Marburg (rowing) and Paralympian Jessica Gallagher (long jump, javelin and vision impaired slalom).

Premier Ted Baillieu and the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hugh Delahunty, are to be congratulated on their support of the Council and our athletes.

Peter Fox, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Olympic Dinner (PMOD) Committee, is leading an outstanding Executive in planning and hosting the pre-eminent PMOD at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday June 23, 2012. The function is expected to attract more than 1400 guests as the offi cial dinner to celebrate the 2012 Australian Olympic Team to London.

I am pleased to report that our Education Commission, led by Chairman Luke Soulos, continues to deliver some outstanding programs. New partnerships with the Department of Education and Sport and Recreation Victoria as well as the Catholic Education Offi ce will see an expanded number of programs in schools designed to engage the students.

The Victorian Olympic Foundation (VOF) is expertly guided by Lazard’s John Wylie AM and Peter Halsted as part of the VOF’s investment advisory body. I thank them and the other members for their outstanding guidance and work.

My thanks are also extended to our retiring Executive Member Michael Harms, whose friendship, guidance and wisdom has been benefi cial over many years. I am also delighted to welcome Olympian Nicole Livingstone OAM who fi lled the Executive position vacated by Michael.

In closing, I sincerely thank all members of the VOC team – the Executive Board, the Education Commission, Olympians Club of Victoria, staff, volunteers and Victorian Olympians – for their commitment to the Olympic movement and the activities and programs delivered by the VOC in 2011.

Finally, I would like to wish all our athletes, including VOC Executive Member Russell Mark OAM, coaches and support staff, a successful Olympic campaign.

Nicholas Green OAMPresident

VOC President Nicholas Green OAM, Minister for Sport and Recreation Hon Hugh Delahunty MP, John Landy, Governor of Victoria Hon Alex Chernov AC QC and Mrs Chernov, wife of Nicholas Green Taimi Sanders and Premier of Victoria Hon Ted Baillieu MP celebrate the VOC Centenary at Government House.


An outline of highlights and achievements within each area follows:

LEGACY – KERRI TEPPER

VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS 1911-2011

To bring the Olympic community together and reaffi rm the signifi cance of the Olympic Movement in Victoria

The fi rst minute book of the Victorian Olympic Council records that on September 22, 1911 representatives of the Amateur Athletic Association, Victorian Rowing Association, Victorian Amateur Swimming Association and Amateur Tennis Association convened to establish an “Olympic Council for Victoria”.

The formation of a Council was seen as crucial by these groups to “act in conjunction with Councils in other States to forward the representation of Australasia at Olympic Games, particularly the Games to take place at Stockholm in 1912”.

Mr B.J. Parkinson from the Amateur Athletic Association was the inaugural Chairman. Mr W.H. Browne of the Victorian Amateur Swimming Association moved that the Olympic Council be formed:

“(1) To supervise all entries from the State of Victoria for the Olympic Games.” and

“(2) To establish and manage a fund towards defraying expenses of representatives to compete at Olympic Games and to act in conjunction with similar bodies throughout Australasia and generally to control all matters affecting the Olympic Games and representation thereat as affecting the State of Victoria.”

An offi cial celebration to mark the VOC Centenary was hosted by the Governor, The Honourable Alex Chernov AC QC, at Government House on Saturday November 19, 2011. All Victorian Olympians and their families were invited to attend this momentous event.

We were thrilled that the Governor as well as Premier Hon Ted Baillieu MP and the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon Hugh Delahunty MP, addressed the 800 Olympians, aspiring Olympians and their family members in attendance. Following formal proceedings, the Governor opened his home to guests. Olympians and offi cials, representing the 31 Victorian constituent bodies across 16 Summer (1948-2008) and eight Winter (1974-2010) Olympiads, were in attendance. Importantly, our youth was represented with member sports nominating six future Olympians to attend the celebrations with their families. In recognition of the Centenary, each guest received an autograph card as a memento of the celebrations.

The Victorian Olympic Council Strategic Plan 2009-12 comprises six elements that form the basis of our activities. Each Board member is assigned an area of responsibility

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

GILL BREWSTER


STATE GOVERNMENT OLYMPIC PARK HERITAGE INSTALLATION

Following lengthy consultation between the Victorian Olympic Council, Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust and Major Projects Victoria, a Memorandum of Understanding has been developed by the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) for the reinstatement by MOPT of the Olympic Rings in the Olympic Park precinct in 2012.

JULIUS L. PATCHING SPORTS OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR AWARD

The award recognises the outstanding contribution offi cials make to the fabric of the Olympic sporting community in Victoria. It was introduced in recognition of the unprecedented and tireless contribution of Julius L. Patching to the Victorian Olympic Council (VOC) and Olympic community. Judy was a voluntary offi cial from 1947 until his death in 2009.

Our constituent sports have yet again embraced this award, with eight nominations shortlisted in 2011.

Following the 2010 award nominations, the executive resolved that under extraordinary circumstances member sports may nominate more than one person for the Patching Award. These details are now included in the award criteria.

EDUCATION – RUSSELL MARK OAM

To conduct programs in conjunction with our presentation partners, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD), Sport and Recreation Victoria’s Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) and the Australian Olympic Committee.

We are truly grateful to members of the VOC Education Commission, chaired by Luke Soulos, for their ongoing support and dedication to delivering Olympic Education in Victoria.

Below is a brief update on the VOC programs. A detailed report is available on pages 18-24.

The 2011 Pierre de Coubertin Awards were announced at the MCG on Sunday June 26, 2011. There were 132 senior secondary school students recognised in a total of 196 Victorian

award recipients. An additional 196 sports leaders participated in an Olympic Academy session conducted that afternoon.

Congratulations are extended to Fiona Sanford from Mornington Secondary College who was selected from a fi eld of 12 shortlisted applicants to represent Victoria at the 2011 International Pierre De Coubertin Youth Forum held in Beijing, China in August 2011. Since her award, Fiona has been selected to travel to London for eight months and work with the Sports Trust on their education initiatives.

Presented by DPCD, two Active Leadership Programs were held in 2011. The fi rst was delivered in Pakenham on March 17, 2011 at Cardinia Life YMCA Centre where 182 year 9 students from seven local schools participated. Eight Olympians attended with Nicole Livingstone performing as MC. Students had the opportunity to connect one-on-one with Olympians as well as being coached by an Olympian in their preferred sport. This was by far the highlight of the program.

The second program was conducted in Mildura on October 25, 2011 with 266 year 5 and 6 students in attendance at Nichols Point Primary School. Seven Olympians attended the session along with Education Commission members Jo a’Beckett and Amber Bleechmore, who gave up their time to attend and facilitate. Again, the highlight was receiving a special tip from an Olympian.

Premier of Victoria and Patron of the Victorian Olympic Council (VOC) Hon Ted Baillieu MP, addressing members of the VOC at the 99th Annual General Meeting


More than 96 per cent of participants agreed that the program encouraged them to be more active and live a healthy lifestyle.

Pleasingly, the VOC was invited by Sport and Recreation Victoria along with 10 other peak bodies to submit a proposal for funding via the competitive funding pool. The submission was successful and we have been funded to deliver a program across the state based on the Active Olympian Role Models Program. In addition, we will produce a handbook to be published online to empower the regions to conduct the program more independently of the VOC in the future. Details are being fi nalised to deliver the program in late 2012.

Discussions were also held with the Catholic Education Offi ce (CEO) to deliver a modifi ed version of the Active Olympian Role Models Program. A working party includes members of the CEO, VOC board member Nicole Livingstone OAM, VOC staff and International Youth Forum attendee Jason D’Souza. A service agreement is currently being fi nalised for delivery in 2012.

FUNDRAISING $1.8M - WILL ALSTERGREN AND LEON WIEGARD OAM

To raise $1.8 million for the 2012 Australian Olympic Team.

STATE GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION

We were thrilled when Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon Hugh Delahunty MP, announced on December 9, 2011 the State Government contribution of $575,000 to the 2012 Australian Olympic Team.

“This funding will assist the Victorian Olympic Council and the Australian Paralympic Committee with the logistical requirements and offer our athletes every possible opportunity to focus on sport and go for gold,” Mr Delahunty said.

The Australian Olympic Committee President John Coates AC acknowledged the Victorian Government’s funding contribution: “On behalf of the athletes the AOC appreciates the continued support of the Victorian Government. Victorians love their sport and the support from Premier Ted Baillieu and his government will be a major help to our athletes as they prepare for 2012,” Mr Coates said.

PRIME MINISTER’S OLYMPIC DINNER

The Prime Minister’s Olympic Dinner (PMOD) will be held on Saturday June 23, 2012 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Linfox Executive Chairman Peter Fox AM chairs the PMOD Executive. Peter and his team are on target to deliver more than $1.5 million for the2012 Australian Olympic Team.

The VOC is indebted to Peter and the Executive for their outstanding commitment to the Olympic Movement.

At the end of December 2011, 53.2 tables were confi rmed with a further 43 companies committed to buy a table at a total cost and tax-deductible donation of $25,000. Please refer to the report on pages 14-15.

VICTORIAN OLYMPIC FOUNDATION LIMITED - DAVID WANSBROUGH

To develop an investment portfolio that meets the Foundation’s objectives and provide sound and responsible administration of the Foundation.

Profi t for the year from continuing operations was $177,133. In accordance with the regulations of the deed of Settlement, this amount is distributed to the Victorian Olympic Council.

The Victorian Olympic Foundation Limited’s (VOF) investment strategy is set under the guidance of the Investment Sub-committee chaired by Lazard’s Chief Executive Offi cer, Australia, John Wylie AM. Also on the Sub-committee are Lazard’s Managing Director Peter Halstead and Foundation Directors Nick Green OAM and David Wansbrough. The VOC Executive is extremely grateful to John and Peter who bring considerable expertise to the role and provide professional advice pro bono as well as David Wansbrough for his signifi cant and invaluable contribution and expertise.

Professional advice and services are also provided pro bono by David Birkbeck and Kanthi Guruge from CWC Family Offi ce. Legal matters are handled by Dean Wattis from Browne & Co and this work is generally provided pro bono. We are extremely grateful for their professional support.

Student participating in the sporting clinics at the 2011 Active Leadership Program at Nichols Point Primary School in Mildura.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

2012 Pierre de Coubertin Award recipients and Academy participants at the MCG.


GOVERNANCE - JASON PENNELL, DAVID WANSBROUGH (FOUNDATION) AND LEON WIEGARD OAM

To ensure that the AOC and VOC constitutional requirements are met.

The Board continues to be well serviced in the delivery of this objective.

We are grateful that the Governor, The Honourable Alex Chernov AC QC, and Premier, The Honourable Ted Baillieu MP, accepted invitations to perform the role as VOC Patron-in-Chief and Patron respectively.

During the year Board Member Michael Harms resigned after six years of loyal service. Following a call for nominations from the constituent bodies, the VOC Board appointed Nicole Livingstone OAM to fi ll the position vacated by Michael.

2012 OLYMPIC GAMES – NICHOLAS GREEN OAM

To provide executive support to the Chef de Mission of the 2012 Australian Olympic Team, Nicholas Green OAM.

Support is given as and when required by the Chef de Mission.

OLYMPIANS CLUB OF VICTORIA – LEON WIEGARD OAM

On November 18, 2011 the Olympians Club of Victoria (OCV) held its annual gala dinner celebrating the centenary of the Victorian Olympic Council. Olympians represented more than one in four guests. A detailed report is featured on pages 16-17. I would like to acknowledge President Leon Wiegard OAM, members of the OCV Committee and VOC Event Co-ordinator Maria Caruso who are responsible for the outstanding success of this annual event.

In closing my report, I would also like to thank my colleague Maria Caruso, VOC President Nicholas Green OAM and the VOC Executive Board, Olympians Club of Victoria Forum members and our wonderful team of volunteers, all of whom are dedicated to the VOC and the Olympic Movement in Victoria.

Gillian BrewsterExecutive Director


Mindful of the superb presentations at earlier Prime Minister’s Dinners – there have been seven – I can assure those supporting the event that we will again justify our claim to be staging the “Australian Dinner of the Quadrennium”.

With a taste of London heightening our anticipation of the Games, past and present Olympians will join us at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Convention Place, South Warf, Melbourne and it will be a very special occasion.

I am pleased to report that we have already exceeded one hundred sales and the PMOD Executive Committee wishes to acknowledge the following companies for their support of the 2012 Australian Olympic Team.

1 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd

2 Adaptalift Hyster

3 AGL

4 AMP

5 AON

6 Arnold Bloch Leibler

7 Asciano

8 Asian Pacifi c Building Corporation Pty Ltd

9 AustCafe

10.2 Australia Post

11 Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd

12 Australian Children’s Trust

13 Australian Football League

14 Australian Sports Commission

15 Bain & Company 1

16 Bain & Company 2

17 Bank of Melbourne

18 Beck Corporation Pty Ltd

19 BHP Billiton

20 Brightstar Logistics

21 Catalyst International Pty Ltd

22 Mrs Lyndsey Cattermole AM

23 Cisco Systems

24 City of Melbourne

25 Clark Equipment Sales

26 Clemenger BBDO Melbourne

26.4 Tom Clynes and Marion Huygens

27 Corrs Chambers Westgarth

28 Crown Ltd

29 DDB Needham Australia/OMD

30 Deutsche Bank

31 Droga 5

32 Ericsson Australia

33 Ernst & Young

34 Express Data

35 Fletcher Building Limited

36 Foster’s Group 1

37 Foster’s Group 2

38 Foxtel Pty Ltd

39 Frontline System Australia

40 G.E. Australia & New Zealand 1

41 G.E. Australia & New Zealand 2

42 The Gibbins Family

43 Godfreys

44 Goldman Sachs Australia Pty Ltd

45 Goodyear Dunlop Tyres Australia

46 Google Australia

47 Gresham

PRIME MINISTER’S OLYMPIC DINNER

In what has become a magnifi cent tradition among the broader Olympic family, an expected 130 of our country’s leading corporations will gather at a gala dinner on June 23 to celebrate Australia’s Olympic Team for the 2012 Games in London, and it will be unforgettable. PETER FOX AM


48 Grollo Equisit

49 Heidrick and Struggles

50 The Herald & Weekly Times Pty Limited

51 Highpoint Property Group

52 Hudson Conway Limited

53 Infosys Technologies

54 Jayco Corporation

55 Komatsu

56 Labelmakers Group Pty Ltd

57 Lazard

58 Leighton Holdings Limited

59 Lew Foundation

60 Linfox

61 LJCB Investment Group

62 Loscam Limited

63 McKinsey and Co

64 Melbourne Cricket Club

65 Merrill Lynch (Bank of America)

66 Mitchell Communication Group

67 Myer Pty Ltd

68 National Australia Bank

69 Newcrest Mining Logistics

70 Nine Network

71 Pacifi c Brands

72 Premium Beverages/Coopers Brewery Ltd

73 PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia

74 QR National

75 RACV

76 REA Group

77 Rio Tinto 1

78 Rio Tinto 2

79 Rural Finance

80 Scania

81 Seafi rst Australia Pty Ltd

82 Sensis Pty Ltd

83 Skilled Group Ltd

84 Jack and Robert Smorgon Families Foundation

85 Spencer Stuart

86 Spotlight Australia/Spotlight Foundation

87 Tabcorp Holdings

88 Talent2

89 Teleperformance

90 Telstra Corporation 1

91 Telstra Corporation 2

92 The Gandel Group of Companies

93 The Pratt Family

94 Toyota & Hino Group

95 Toyota Material Handling Australia

96 Transfi eld Services

97 Treasury Wine Estates

98 Village Roadshow Limited

99 Virgin Airlines

100 Visa

101 Volvo Group Australia Pty Ltd

102 Wesfarmers Limited (Coles)

103 Woodside Energy Limited

104 Xstrata

105 Peter Yates AM

106.4 ZTE Australia

In closing, I should take this opportunity to extend my sincere appreciation to the Executive Committee for their ongoing support and commitment to making this remarkable event a success.

Peter Fox AMChairman

PATRON

The Honourable Julia Gillard MPPrime Minister of Australia

PRESIDENT

Ted Baillieu MPPremier of Victoria

CHAIRMAN

Peter Fox AMChairman, Linfox

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Peter Blunden Managing Director, The Herald & Weekly Times

Jeffrey BrowneManaging Director, Nine Network Australia

Ahmed FahourManaging Director and Chief Executive Offi cer, Australia Post

Nicholas Green OAM Chef de Mission, 2012 Australian Olympic Team and President,Victorian Olympic Council

Michael Gudinski AM Chief Executive Offi cer, The Mushroom Group and Managing Director, The Frontier Touring Company

Leon Kempler OAM National Chairman, Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce

Peter Lew Executive Chairman,BrandBank Group of Companies

Eddie McGuire AM

John Pollaers

Anthony PrattExecutive Chairman, VISY

Giaan Rooney OAM Olympic Gold Medallist

David ThodeyChief Executive Offi cer, Telstra Corporation

CONSULTANT

Peter Jones

VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL

Gill Brewster

SECRETARIAT

Maria Caruso

Genevieve Daffy


The OCV is a member of the Olympians Club of Australia (OCA) and works closely with the VOC. This association and the support it provides is vital to the wellbeing and sustainability of the Olympians Club and is acknowledged and much appreciated.

Through the VOC, Olympians participate in various education programs, one being the annual celebration of Olympic Day where Olympians are matched with schools in their area to talk about their Olympic sporting experiences and achievements.

The highlight of our calendar year continues to be the annual Olympians Club of Victoria dinner.

2011 OLYMPIANS CLUB OF VICTORIA ANNUAL GALA DINNERSOFITEL MELBOURNE ON COLLINSNOVEMBER 18, 2011

The OCV hosted its annual Gala Dinner at the Sofi tel Melbourne on Collins with more than 80 Olympians in attendance. This year was a special celebration as it was the Offi cial Dinner for the Centenary of the Victorian Olympic Council. The Council was founded on September 22, 1911 by representatives of Athletics, Swimming, Rowing and Tennis associations and the fi rst chairman was Mr B.J. Parkinson from Athletics.

This milestone was acknowledged with presentations from former VOC President Geoff Henke AO, Olympic icon Ray Weinberg AM and Chair of the AOC Athletes Commission, James Tomkins OAM. The AOC was represented by Secretary General Craig Phillips. We also heard from the Chef de Mission of the 2012 Australian Olympic Team, Nicholas Green OAM, who provided an update on the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Nicole Livingstone OAM, who recently was appointed to the VOC Board, was outstanding in her role as compere.


I am honoured to present this report on the Olympians Club of Victoria (OCV) whose objective is to provide an ongoing involvement in the Olympic Movement for all Olympians and Olympic offi cials by promoting Olympism and supporting activities throughout the State – “Once an Olympian, always an Olympian”.

Olympians Club of Victoria President Leon Wiegard OAM interviews 1948, 1952, 1968 Athletics Olympian Ray Weinberg AM.

Nicholas Green OAM, Kerri Tepper, Craig Phillips, James Tomkins OAM, Nicole Livingstone OAM, Raelene Boyle AM MBE, Leon Wiegard OAM, David Culbert, David Wansbrough and Russell Mark OAM at the 2011 Olympians Club of Victoria Gala Dinner.

LEON WIEGARD OAM


AFTERNOON TEA RECEPTION AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE TO CELEBRATE THE CENTENARY OF THE VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCILNOVEMBER 19, 2011

Following the OCV Dinner, more than 750 Olympians, Youth and aspiring Olympians, their family and friends and leading sports administrators joined in celebrating the centenary of the Victorian Olympic Council at an Afternoon Tea Reception at Government House.

The Governor was thrilled to see so many Olympians with their families and spent more than an hour talking and being photographed with various groups. The Hon Hugh Delahunty MP, Minister for Sport, congratulated Olympians on their involvement in the many school programs on offer in the state, acknowledging the powerful infl uence and positive impact Olympians have on our youth. This concluded what was a memorable weekend.

SPECIAL THANKS

On behalf of the OCV Committee, we are tremendously grateful to Nicole Livingstone for her support in co-hosting the event, and would also like to acknowledge the AFL, BMW Melbourne, HamperWorld, Jan Becker, the MCG, National Sports Museum, Peter Dee, Peter Sullivan Trio, Phil de Fegley, photographer Ivan Gaal, presenters of Shen Yun Performing Arts, designer Robert Kabbas, Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron and Commodore Stuart Tait, Sofi tel, the Victorian Olympic Council, Tennis Australia (particularly Kate Roffey) and fi nally to our Olympic Volunteers who gave their time to assist on the evening and in the lead up to the event. Thank you!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Gill Brewster and Maria Caruso from the VOC for their tremendous assistance in the management and presentation of the events. In particular my special thanks are also extended on behalf of the OCV Committee to VOC President Nick Green and his Executive Members and staff for their unfailing support of the club.

The Committee’s appreciation is also extended to all Olympians who have assisted in VOC Education Programs, including the annual Pierre de Coubertin Awards, and to our Olympians Forum who continue to act as representatives of all Olympians.

Finally, I record my sincere appreciation to the OCV Committee Members for their continued support and commitment to the club, especially Peter Doak who handles the fi nancials so effi ciently.

We look forward to seeing you all at the 2012 Gala Dinner celebrating the Australian Olympic Team’s achievements at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Leon Wiegard OAMPresident

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Leon Wiegard OAM Honorary PresidentWater Polo 1964, 1972

Peter DoakTreasurer Swimming 1964 (Bronze)

Gill BrewsterSecretary Offi cial 2012

David CulbertAthletics 1988, 1992

Margot FosterRowing 1984 (Bronze)

Shirley Harris OAM Offi cial 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992

Russell Mark OAMShooting 1988, 1992, 1996 (Gold), 2000 (Silver), 2008

Prospective 2012 Australian Olympic Team Member

Mike McKay OAMRowing 1988, 1992 (Gold), 1996 (Gold), 2000 (Silver), 2004 (Bronze)

Claire Mitchell-Taverner OAMHockey 2000 (Gold)

Mark Turnbull OAMSailing 2000 (Gold)

David WansbroughHockey 1988, 1992 (Silver)

Governor of Victoria, The Hon. Governor Alex Chernov AC QC, Olympian Linley Frame and Linley’s family at Government House.

Former Victorian Olympic Council President Geoffrey Henke AO and wife Gweneth.


EDUCATION COMMISSION REPORT

The Education Commission is an advisory Committee to the Victorian Olympic Council (VOC) Executive Board. Its aim is to deliver a world-class Olympic education program through the activation and implementation of agreed Board strategies in conjunction with the VOC offi ce.

COMMISSION MEMBERS

Luke Soulos (Chairman)Executive Offi cer, The Associated Public Schools of Victoria (APS Sport)

AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION (ACHPER)

Jo a’Beckett Professional Learning Co-ordinator, ACHPER

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Jude MaguireChief Executive Offi cer, School Sport Victoria

NATIONAL SPORTS MUSEUM

Adriana AgostaEducation Offi cer, Melbourne Cricket Club

OLYMPIANS

Stacy Roiall2008 Olympian - Shooting

Kyle Vander-Kuyp1996, 2000 Olympian - Athletics

SECONDARY EDUCATION SECTOR

David Barclay (retired July 2011)Liaison Principal, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

Sarah Burns (from November 2011)Principal, Mornington Secondary College

SPORT AND RECREATION VICTORIA

Amber BleechmoreProject Offi cer, Sports Program Unit, Sport and Recreation Victoria, Department of Planning and Community Development

TERTIARY EDUCATION SECTOR

Dr Richard Baka School of Sport & Exercise Science, Manager of International Studies, Victoria University of Technology

VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL (VOC) BOARD

Russell Mark OAM (from February 2011)1988, 1992, 1996 (Gold), 2000 (Silver) and 2008 Olympian – ShootingVOC Board Member

Kerri Tepper (retired February 2011)1988, 1992 Olympian - Table TennisVOC Board Member

AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (AOC)

Anthea Mader (from November 2011)Olympic Education Manager, AOC

Frances Cordaro (maternity leave November 2011)Olympic Education Manager, AOC

VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL (VOC)

Gill BrewsterExecutive Director, VOC

Maria CarusoEvent Coordinator, VOC

CO-OPTED MEMBERS

2007 INTERNATIONAL PIERRE DE COUBERTIN YOUTH FORUM ATTENDEES:

Jason D’souza

Kate Thomas

2009 INTERNATIONAL PIERRE DE COUBERTIN YOUTH FORUM ATTENDEES:

Jess Bagley

Ryan Holloway

OTHER

Alan BlackFormer Project Offi cer, Victorian Bushfi re Case Management Service, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

LUKE SOULOS


PIERRE DE COUBERTIN AWARDSSUNDAY JUNE 26, 2011

The Pierre de Coubertin Awards are an initiative of the Australian Olympic Committee and have been embraced by the VOC and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) since 1997.

Named after the founder of the modern Olympic Games, the award recognises students who demonstrate academic excellence and sporting prowess while exemplifying the Olympic values. Now in its 19th year, more than 11,000 secondary students across Australia have received the award since its inception.

In order to be eligible for the award the student nominee must:

• Be enrolled in year 10, 11 or 12 and not have received the award on a previous occasion

• Have participated actively in the school physical education program with a consistently positive attitude

• Have demonstrated the attributes consistent with the fundamental aims of the Olympic movement

• Submit a piece of literary or artistic work that depicts an appreciation of Olympism in response to the selected theme: “How will the 2012 Australian Olympic Team inspire the nation?”

At some stage throughout years 7-12, the selected student must have:

• Represented the school in at least one sport on the current Olympic program and

• Participated in at least two other sports (individual or team).

In 2011, with the support of the Education Commission and DEECD, the Pierre de Coubertin Awards were followed by an Olympic Academy. The aim of the Olympic Academy is to foster and encourage greater awareness and understanding about the Olympic Movement, its history and philosophy throughout the community.

On June 26, 132 senior secondary school students (of a total 196 Victorian award recipients) received the prestigious Pierre de Coubertin Award in a special ceremony at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

We were thrilled to have the Hon Martin Dixon MP, Minister for Education, in attendance to present the students with an Olympic pin and certifi cate of recognition.

A further 196 school sport leaders participated in an Olympic Academy immediately after the awards ceremony. The Academy also aims to give young leaders in secondary schools throughout Victoria an opportunity to meet with Victorian Olympians to discuss and debate the contemporary issues in sport and the Olympic Games and search for solutions, as well as interact with young people within their region.

Participants strongly agreed that the academy gave them an opportunity to meet and connect with Victorian Olympians as well as other young athletes. The highlight of the program was meeting the Olympians, as well as visiting the National Sports Museum and learning about the a.s.p.i.r.e Australian Olympic Team Values.

The Most Outstanding Artistic piece was awarded to Bernadette Toohey from Sacre Coeur (above) and the Most Outstanding Literary piece was awarded to Jessica Burger from Genazzano FCJ College (refer page 22).

Most Outstanding Artistic piece awarded to Bernadette Toohey from Sacre Coeur for her interpretation of this year’s theme “How will the 2012 Australian Olympic Team inspire the nation?”



Present on the day were 10 Olympians who provided a unique insight into the Olympic Games with stories about how they got involved in sport and the positive impact this has had on their life. We are truly grateful to these Olympians for sharing their Olympic journeys in their motivational addresses.

OLYMPIANS IN ATTENDANCE

Linley Frame - MC1992 Swimming and Poolside Swimming Interviewer 1996, 2000 and 2004

Russell Mark OAMShooting 1988, 1992, 1996 (Gold), 2000 (Silver), 2008, VOC Executive Board Member and Prospective Team Member 2012

Georgia BonoraGymnastics 2008 and Prospective Team Member 2012

Damian BrownWeightlifting 1992, 1996, 2000

Jacqui Cooper OAMAerial Skiing 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010

Wendy GrantGymnastics 1956

Claire Mitchell-Taverner OAMHockey 2000 (Gold)

Stephen Moneghetti

Athletics 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000

Kyle Vander-KuypAthletics 1996, 2000, VOC Education Commission Member and Australian SportsCommission Board Member

Ray Weinberg AMAthletics 1948, 1952 and Athletics Coach 1960

In addition to the award, every two years a Pierre de Coubertin recipient from Victoria is awarded the opportunity to represent Australia at the International Pierre de Coubertin Youth Forum. The forum is designed to bring students from around the world together to discuss various elements and issues regarding the Olympics and the Olympic Movement. Eight students, one per state and territory, have been selected to attend this year’s forum in Beijing, China. The Academy students heard from this year’s Victorian representative Fiona Sanford of Mornington Secondary College. Fiona has been an inspiration and we wish her all the very best with her travels later this year.

The VOC acknowledge the ongoing contribution of our presentation partner the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development for their involvement and funding of the program as well as the Melbourne Cricket Club, National Sports Museum and Epicure for their support during and in the lead-up to the event.

The 2011 Pierre de Coubertin recipients and Sports Leaders listening to Olympians’ stories and their journey to the Games at the Olympic Academy.

Students participating in a Badminton skills session at the Pakenham Active Leadership Program.

Coaching clinics at the Active Leadership Program in Mildura with 1996 and 2000 Table Tennis Olympian Russell Lavale.


2011 ACTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CARDINIA LIFE YMCA CENTRE, PAKENHAM THURSDAY MARCH 17, 2011

This year the VOC with the support of the Department of Planning and Community Development, Sport and Recreation Victoria delivered two Active Leadership Programs (ALP) in Pakenham and Mildura respectively. Undertaken by the Victorian Olympic Council and funded by the Department of Planning and Community Development, the program aims to:

• Connect Olympians with the community

• Inspire participation in sport

• Provide opportunities for the students to personally connect with the Olympians.

On March 17, 182 year 9 students from surrounding schools participated in the ALP at Cardinia Life YMCA Centre. During the session students had the opportunity to connect one-on-one with Olympians by being coached in their preferred sport, receiving a special tip from the Olympian that they will cherish for life as well as having fun participating in sport and engaging with their peers.

Students participated in the following sports,

Badminton 29 students

Basketball 69 students

Swimming 24 students

Table Tennis 30 students

Volleyball 25 students

SCHOOLS IN ATTENDANCE

Chairo Christian School

Emerald Secondary College

Kooweerup Secondary College

Lakeside Lutheran College

Pakenham Secondary College

St Frances Xavier College

Throughout the day students also took part in a nutrition session as well as learning about the Olympic a.s.p.i.r.e. values. They gained tips on nutrition, a healthy lifestyle and positive body image and learnt about living an active and healthy lifestyle.


Peter Blackburn 1996, 2000 Badminton

Erin Carroll 2008 Badminton

Hannah Kaser 2010 Youth Olympic Games (Silver)

Nicole Livingstone OAM 1988, 1992 (Bronze), 1996 (Bronze and Silver) Swimming

Linley Frame 1992 Swimming

Ken and Samantha Rich Coaches from Cardinia Piranhas Swimming Club

Russell Lavale 1996, 2000 Table Tennis

Miao Miao 2000, 2004, 2008 Table Tennis

Luke Campbell 2004 Volleyball

Nikki Bishop International Professional Volleyballer in Sweden, Germany and Spain for three years.

Many thanks are also extended to the State Basketball Coaches who also took part in the sporting clinic.

Students participating in the Zumba warm-up session at the Pakenham Active Leadership Program.



2011 ACTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM NICHOLS POINT PRIMARY SCHOOLTUESDAY OCTOBER 25, 2011

The second ALP was held in Mildura with 266 year 5 and 6 students in attendance at Nichols Point Primary School to participate in the Active Leadership Program.

Present on the day were seven Olympians who provided a unique insight into the Olympic Games with stories about how they got involved in sport and the positive impact this has had ontheir lives.

The highlight of the program was the coaching clinics, where students are coached in their preferred sport by an Olympian. Sports included swimming, table tennis, badminton, hockey and basketball. As per the Pakenham session, the aim was to have every student receive a special tip from an Olympian during the sports clinic. Many students expressed an interest in continuing to play their chosen sport and felt the program has encouraged them to be more active and live a healthy lifestyle.

Also working with the students during the sports clinic were members of the Mildura Heat Basketball Association, Sunraysia Table Tennis Association and local table tennis champion Dillon Chambers.

Students also took part in a session on nutrition, with an emphasis on eating choices as in the ‘Swap this for that’ campaign as well as learning about the a.s.p.i.r.e. Australian Olympic Team Values, each school created their own a.s.p.i.r.e. poster.

“The program allows the students to get a personal sporting tip from an Olympian that they will cherish for life,” Olympic Silver and Bronze medallist and Victorian Olympic Council board member Nicole Livingstone OAM said.


Nicole Livingstone OAM 1988, 1992 (Bronze), 1996 (Bronze and Silver) Swimming

Erin Carroll 2008 Badminton

Linley Frame 1992 Swimming

Hannah Kaser 2010 Youth Olympic Games (Silver)

Russell Lavale 1996, 2000, 2004 Table Tennis

Claire Mitchell-Taverner OAM 2000 Hockey (Gold)

Kyle Vander-Kuyp 1996, 2000 Athletics

Jonathan Goodman Assistant Coach, Bendigo Spirit WNBL and State Coach Basketball

We would like to acknowledge Nichols Point Primary School, especially Jillian, Jo, Daniel and Nichols Point staff, for their enthusiasm in preparations for the event, as well as Mildura Heat Basketball Association, State Table Tennis Champion Dillon Chambers and Sunraysia Table Tennis Association for their support on the day.


Cardross Primary School

Irymple Primary School

Mildura Primary School

Mildura Specialist School

Ranfurly Primary School

St. Joseph’s Primary School

Sunnycliffs Primary School

The Lake School

Trinity College

Nichols Point Primary School

How will the 2012 Olympic

Australian Team

inspire the nation?

Jessica Burger, Year 12

Genazzano FCJ College

As they approach the line, march onto the

fi eld, plant their feet on the track or take

their stride willingly into the unknown, we

will be watching them.

As their muscles tense, twitch, twinge and

turn, their bodies manoeuvre, mingle,

master and mesmerize.

We will be in awe of them.

As the whistle blows, the bell sings and the

siren sounds. We will stand for them.

As the words of a country, with golden soil

and girth by sea resonates through homes,

cities, stadiums and countries.

We will sing with them.

Every near miss, every line ball, every photo

fi nish, we will hold our breath for them.

Every goal, score, success and

groundbreaking feat, we will applaud them.

Every hit, failure, loss and disappointment,

we will hurt with them.

Every drop of blood, every drop of sweat and

every tear, we will persevere with them.

As the Olympic team takes on the world in

twenty-twelve we will stand as one. We will

hurt as a nation. We will take victory as a

nation. We will cry, jump, sing, throw, kick,

fi ght, stroke, run and shoot as a nation.

We will do this for them, because above all,

they will defy gravity, defy the odds, defy

logic and defy the theories of evolution.

Th ey will honour green and gold.

Th ey will fi ght for the nation.

Th ey will inspire us.


TALK WITH A CHAMP MELBOURNE SPORTS AND AQUATIC CENTRETUESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) and VOC invited 30 Year 9 and 10 students from surrounding schools to attend Talk with a Champ, a one hour Olympic education initiative linking secondary school students with Olympic champions.

There were 267 students attending the session and they heard from Olympic Gold Medallists Lydia Lassila (2002, 2006, 2010 Gold Medallist Freestyle Skiing) and Giaan Rooney OAM (2000 dual Silver, 2004 Gold Medallist Swimming) talking about the highs and lows of their sporting careers while stressing the positive impact sport has had on their lives.

The AOC highlights the Olympic sport traditions and values to teach life values and life skills to primary and secondary school students. The program was well received and highly benefi cial to students, especially as the London 2012 Olympic Games draw closer.


Brentwood Secondary College

St Helena Secondary College

Mercy College, Coburg

Heatherwood School

Kooweerup Secondary College

Seymour P-12 College - Loco St Campus

Fairhills High School

Presentation College Windsor

Dandenong High School

Reservoir High School

Avila College

Ballarat and Clarendon College

Students taking part in the Basketball coaching clinic with Hannah Kaser, State Coach Jonathan Goodman and the Mildura Heat Basketball Association.

Kyle Vander-Kuyp interacting with students at the Active Leadership Program in Mildura.


FAREWELL AND THANK YOU

David Barclay retired from the Commission in July 2011 and was commended on his service to the VOC Education Commission. He was a valuable member of the Commission from 2009 and his contribution, particularly his advice guidance and valuable networks with regard to the Principal sector of the Department, will be sorely missed and we wish him well in his future endeavours.

Our appreciation is extended to Gillian Brewster and Maria Caruso from the VOC offi ce for their tremendous contribution to the education program. Both are passionate about Olympic Education as part of their brief. Gill and Maria’s tireless hours of organisation and preparation for our programs have been rewarded with excellent results, positive feedback and acclaim.

They have regularly demonstrated their commitment, in particular when trying to build numbers of participants in the Pierre de Coubertin Awards and other programs. They are always prepared to make yet another call to a Principal to ensure a student’s involvement. Both staff members proved not only to be very effective but supportive to the Commission and, although it often goes unmentioned, both did a great job with every detail. Thank you!

LOOKING TOWARDS 2012

In the lead up to the London 2012 Olympic Games the Education Commission will be focused on delivering programs in consultation with our funding partners, the Department of Planning and Community Development (Sport and Recreation Victoria) and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, as well as promoting the Australian Olympic Committee Education initiatives – Talk with a Champ, Train like a Champ and Eat like a Champ. A schedule of events is available on the VOC website.

SUPPORTERS

Our sincere thanks are extended to our supporters for their sponsorship and in-kind assistance:

• Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

• Department of Planning and Community Development, Sport and Recreation Victoria

• Melbourne Cricket Club

• Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre

• National Sports Museum

• Victorian Institute of Sport

• Victorian Olympians

Finally, I acknowledge the contribution of my fellow colleagues and members of the Education Commission for their ongoing interest, tremendous support and commitment, expertise and enthusiasm.

Luke SoulosChairman



VICTORIAN SPORTS DIRECTORYCONSTITUENT BODIES

ARCHERY

Archery VictoriaPresident: Peter BennettChief Executive Offi cer: Trevor FilmerPO Box 1016Mountaingate Shopping CentreFERNTREE GULLY VIC 3156

p: 0422 396 251f: 03 9753 6352e: [email protected] or [email protected]: http://www.archeryvic.org.au

ATHLETICS

Athletics VictoriaPresident: Ian JonesChief Executive Offi cer: Nicholas HoneyLakeside StadiumLakeside Drive ALBERT PARK VIC 3206

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BADMINTON

Badminton VictoriaPresident: Peejade Cheng State Director: Peter RobertsBox 4, MSACAughtie DriveALBERT PARK VIC 3206

p: 03 9686 4777f: 03 9686 6999e: [email protected]

w: http://www.badmintonvic.com.au

BASKETBALL

Basketball VictoriaPresident: Dan KirtleyChief Executive Offi cer: Wayne BirdBox 3, MSACAughtie DriveALBERT PARK VIC 3206

p: 03 9927 6666f: 03 9927 6677e: [email protected] w: http://www.basketballvictoria.com.au

BIATHLON

Australian Biathlon AssociationPresident: Zac Zaharias Executive Offi cer: Paul Connor21 Selby Aura RoadMENZIES CREEK VIC 3159

p: 0413 189 958e: [email protected] w: http://www.biathlon.asn.au

BOBSLEIGH & SKELETON

Australian Bobsleigh & Skeleton AssociationPresident: Ben PolisSecretary-General: Shane McKenziePO Box 5059MIDDLE PARK VIC 3206

p: 0404 159 952e: [email protected] w: http://www.bobsleighaustralia.com

BOXING

Boxing Victoria IncPresident: David CuttingHonorary Secretary: Phillip Spitalnic36 Narrawong RoadSOUTH CAULFIELD VIC 3162

p: 0433 057 859e: [email protected]: http://www.boxingvic.org.au

CANOEING

Canoeing VictoriaPresident: Gary FlaniganCo Executive Offi cer: Andrea Boothroyd & Sharon SwobodaPO Box 1010 TEMPLESTOWE VIC 3106

p: 03 8846 4120f: 03 9846 7473e: [email protected] or [email protected] w: http://www.vic.canoe.org.au

CURLING

Victorian Curling AssociationPresident: Steve HewittChief Executive Offi cer: Jeff KilnickIcehouse 105 Pearl River DriveDOCKLANDS VIC 3008

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CYCLING

Cycling VictoriaPresident: Glen PearsallGeneral Manager: Kipp Kaufmann PO Box 180FAIRFIELD VIC 3078

p: 03 8480 3000f: 03 8480 3099e: [email protected] w: http://www.vic.cycling.org.au

EQUESTRIAN

Equestrian VictoriaPresident: Barry Roycroft Chief Executive Offi cer: Jackie WoodheadPO Box 616WERRIBEE VIC 3030

p: 03 9013 0707 f: 03 9974 0577e: [email protected] w: http://www.vic.equestrian.org.au


VICTORIAN SPORTS DIRECTORYCONSTITUENT BODIES

FENCING

Fencing VictoriaPresident: Simon AutyCommunications Director: Genevieve LimLevel 1, 204-206 Arden StreetNORTH MELBOURNE VIC 3051

p: 03 9329 9735f: 03 9329 9735e: [email protected]: http://www.fencingvictoria.org

FOOTBALL

Football Federation VictoriaPresident: Nick MonteleoneChief Executive Offi cer: Mark RendellPO Box 7488St Kilda RoadMELBOURNE VIC 8004

p: 03 9474 1800f: 03 9474 1899e: [email protected]: http://www.footballfedvic.com.au

GYMNASTICS

Gymnastics Victoria IncPresident: Julie SarllExecutive Director: Jane Farrance138 High StreetPRAHRAN VIC 3181

p: 03 9214 6020 f: 03 9214 6024e: [email protected] w: http://www.gymnasticsvictoria.org.au

HANDBALL

Handball Victoria Players Association Inc.President: Andrew KelsoVice President: Nanna HedbergPO Box 17PARKVILLE VIC 3052

p: 0409 511 556e: [email protected]: http://www.handballvictoria.org.au

HOCKEY

Hockey VictoriaChairman: Robert DaltonChief Executive Offi cer: Ben HartungPO Box 32PARKVILLE VIC 3052

p: 03 8379 4288f: 03 8379 4277e: [email protected] w: http://www.hockeyvictoria.org.au

ICE HOCKEY

Ice Hockey VictoriaPresident: Andrew McDowellSecretary: Wendy JonesPO Box 1452CAMBERWELL EAST VIC 3126

p: 0417 391 464e: [email protected] w: http://www.icehockeyvictoria.org.au

ICE RACING

Victorian Ice Racing AssociationPresident: Ken StewartSecretary: Melina SolinPO Box 120ORMOND VIC 3204

p: 0411 529 527e: [email protected]

ICE SKATING

Ice Skating VictoriaPresident: Mark StortonSecretary: Kim WilsonPO Box 667CARNEGIE VIC 3163

p: 03 9898 9845e: [email protected] w: http://www.iceskatingvictoria.org.au

JUDO

Judo VictoriaPresident: Michael PickenSecretary: Michael McMahon20 Kelsall CourtHAMPTON EAST VIC 3188

p: 0419 550 526e: mikmak@artiefi sh.com.auw: http://www.judovictoria.com.au

MODERN PENTATHLON

Modern Pentathlon VictoriaPresident: Graeme Salter Secretary: Kate Thompson 4 Corangamite Street COLAC VIC 3250

p: 0417 383 538e: [email protected] w: http://www.pentathlon.org.au


ROWING

Rowing VictoriaPresident: Andrew GuerinChief Executive Offi cer: Nick GallSuite 13, 20 Commercial RoadMELBOURNE VIC 3004

p: 03 9820 8888f: 03 9820 4888e: [email protected] w: http://current.rowingvictoria.asn.au

SNOWSPORT

Victorian Snowsports AssociationPresident: Nicole StaveleyExecutive Offi cer: Nicole Hutchinson1/318 St Kilda Rd ST KILDA VIC 3182

p: 0448 766 977 e: [email protected]

SWIMMING

Swimming VictoriaPresident: Geoff Hare OAMChief Executive Offi cer: Warwick WatersPO Box 230SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205

p: 03 9686 5222f: 03 9682 7888e: [email protected]: http://www.swimmingvictoria.org.au

TABLE TENNIS

Table Tennis VictoriaPresident: Phillip CarruthersChief Executive Offi cer: Anne KingBox 5, MSACAughtie DriveALBERT PARK VIC 3206

p: 03 9682 2011e: [email protected] w: http://www.tabletennisvic.org.au

TENNIS

Tennis Victoria President: David StobartChief Executive Offi cer: Matthew KennedyLocked Bag 6001RICHMOND VIC 3121

p: 03 8420 8420f: 03 8420 8499e: [email protected] w: http://www.tennis.com.au/vic

TRIATHLON

Triathlon VictoriaPresident: Anthony BurkeChief Executive Offi cer: Simon Auty4A Small StreetHAMPTON VIC 3188

p: 03 9598 8686f: 03 9588 8675e: [email protected] w: http://www.trivic.org.au

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball VictoriaPresident: Senator Stephen ConroyGeneral Manager: Mahamoud FahourState Volleyball Centre270 Stud RoadDANDENONG NORTH VIC 3175

p: 03 9794 0009f: 03 9794 6006e: [email protected] w: http://www.volleyballvictoria.com.au

WEIGHTLIFTING

Victorian Weightlifting AssociationPresident: Kevin WhiteHonorary Secretary: Rohan MasonPO Box 7HAWTHORN VIC 3122

p: 03 9819 5599f: 03 9819 4164e: [email protected] w: http://www.vicweightlifting.com

WRESTLING

Victorian Wrestling Association Inc.President: Kuldip BassiSecretary: Brian HodgsonPO Box 410KORUMBURRA VIC 3950

p: 0408 127 227f: 03 9579 7495e: [email protected] w: http://vic.wrestling.com.au

YACHTING

Yachting VictoriaPresident: Phil CoombsChief Executive Offi cer: Steve WalkerSuite 2/77 Beach Road SANDRINGHAM VIC 3191

p: 03 9597 0066f: 03 9598 7384e: [email protected] w: http://www.yachtingvictoria.com.au


BASEBALL

Baseball VictoriaPresident: Robert SadlerChief Executive Offi cer: Brett HidsonPO Box 57SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205

p: 03 9645 8000f: 03 9645 8200e: [email protected] w: http://www.baseballvictoria.com.au

NETBALL

Netball VictoriaPresident: Jenny SanchezChief Executive Offi cer: Leigh RussellActing CEO: Russell JamesPO Box 60NORTH MELBOURNE VIC 3051

p: 03 9321 2222f: 03 9321 2233e: [email protected]: http://www.netballvic.com.au

SOFTBALL

Softball VictoriaPresident: Jenny HollidayExecutive Offi cer: Barry CurleyPO Box 397LAVERTON VIC 3028

p: 03 9360 0817f: 03 9360 0818e: [email protected] w: http://www.victoria.softball.org.au

SQUASH

Victorian Squash FederationPresident: Bryan BirdExecutive Director: Fiona YoungBox 6, MSACAughtie DriveALBERT PARK VIC 3206

p: 03 9682 2199f: 03 9682 2399e: [email protected] w: http://www.squashvic.com.au

TENPIN BOWLING

Vic TenpinsChairman: Eric HarrisonSecretary: Denece Jones PO Box 1110SHEPPARTON VIC 3632

p: 03 5823 1841f: 03 5823 1841e: [email protected] w: http://victenpins.com.au

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VICTORIAN SPORTS DIRECTORYASSOCIATED BODIES

ACHPER – VICTORIAN BRANCH

President: Dr Trent BrownChief Executive Offi cer: Tim BurkeGPO Box 412MELBOURNE VIC 3001

p: 03 9274 8900f: 03 9429 4176e: [email protected] w: http://www.achper.vic.edu.au

CARBINE CLUB - VICTORIA

Secretary: John AcramanPO Box 2363BRIGHTON NORTH VIC 3186

p: 9530 5878e: [email protected]: http://thecarbineclub.com

MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB - NATIONAL SPORTS MUSEUM

General Manager – Heritage & Tourism: Margaret BirtleyPO Box 175EAST MELBOURNE VIC 8002

p: 9657 8855f: 9650 5682e: [email protected]: http://www.nsm.org.au


President: Leon Wiegard OAMPO Box 2228RICHMOND SOUTH VIC 3121

p: 03 9427 0700 e: [email protected] w: http://corporate.olympics.com.au/vic

OLYMPIC WINTER INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA

Chairman: Geoff Henke AOChief Executive Offi cer: Geoff LipshutLevel 1/1-3 Cobden StreetSOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205

p: 03 9686 2977f: 03 9686 2988e: offi [email protected]: http://www.owia.org

SPORT AUSTRALIA HALL OF FAME

Chairman: John Bertrand AMGeneral Manager: Bob LayPO Box 6873St Kilda Road CentralMELBOURNE VIC 8008

p: 03 9510 2066f: 03 9510 2110e: [email protected]: http://www.sahof.org.au

SPORTS MEDICINE AUSTRALIA – VICTORIAN BRANCH

President: Mr Matthew MollicaExecutive Offi cer: Lynne SheehanSports House, 375 Albert RoadSOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205

p: 03 9674 8777f: 03 9674 8799e: [email protected] w: http://vic.sma.org.au

SPORT AND RECREATION VICTORIA

Deputy Secretary: Dr Peter HertanGroup Manager, Community Program, Department of Planning and Community Development: Charlie McShaneGPO Box 2392MELBOURNE VIC 3001

p: 03 9208 3333f: 03 9208 3520e: [email protected] w: http://www.sport.vic.gov.au

VICSPORT

Chairman: Ian BuckinghamChief Executive Offi cer: Mark McAllionLevel 3, Sports House375 Albert RoadSOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205

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VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT

Chairman: Kate PalmerChief Executive Offi cer: Anne Marie HarrisonPO Box 12608A’Beckett StreetMELBOURNE VIC 8006

p: 03 9425 0000f: 03 9425 0100e: [email protected] w: http://www.vis.org.au

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Australia PostAustralian Olympic Committee and StaffBrowne & CoEpicure CateringErnst & YoungFederal GovernmentGordon BennettIan KervilleIvan Gaal PhotographyMelbourne & Olympic Parks TrustMelbourne Cricket ClubMelbourne Cricket Ground TrustNational Sports MuseumNine Network AustraliaOlympians Club of VictoriaPricewaterhouseCoopersState Government of VictoriaState Sporting AssociationsTim SukeTony Charlton AMVictorian OlympiansWorld Olympic Association

OLYMPIANS CLUB OF VICTORIA DINNER

AFLAV DynamicsBMW MelbourneCommodore Stuart TaitHamperworldHappy Medium Photo Co.Ian AndersonIvan Gaal PhotographyJan BeckerKate Roffey Melbourne Cricket GroundNational Sports MuseumNicole Livingstone OAMOlympic Volunteers Peter DeePeter Sullivan TrioPhil de FegleyPresenters of Shen Yun Performing ArtsRobert KabbasRoyal Melbourne Yacht Squadron Sofi tel Melbourne on CollinsTennis Australia Victorian Olympic Council

VOC EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Badminton VictoriaBasketball VictoriaCardinia Life YMCA Centre, Pakenham Department of Education and Early Childhood DevelopmentDepartment of Planning and Community Development, Sport and Recreation VictoriaDillon ChambersEpicure Ken and Samantha Rich and Cardinia Piranhas Swimming ClubMelbourne Cricket Club Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre Mildura Heat Basketball AssociationNational Sports Museum Nichols Point Primary School and Staff MembersSunraysia Table Tennis Association Table Tennis VictoriaVictorian Institute of SportOlympians

LEGAL ADVISOR

Dean Wattis – Browne & Co

INVESTMENT SUB-COMMITTEE

Peter HalsteadJohn Wylie AM

VICTORIAN OLYMPIC FOUNDATION

CWC Family Offi ce David BirkbeckKanthi GurugeLazard

OUR WONDERFUL BAND OF VOLUNTEERS

Georgie DayGeoff DugganJason D’SouzaJeanette DugganJess BagleyJudy BrooksLiz BostockRyan HollowaySuzanne Ballard

WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENTS

Alev HasanLauren Hill

The Victorian Olympic Council thanks the following for their support and assistance throughout the year:


AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM PARTNERS 2009 - 2012

AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM SUPPLIERS 2009 - 2012

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