2009-10 Annual Report - Australian Water Polo Inc

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8 World University Games Gold Medal I have deliberately avoided making reference to the performance of our teams as others have addressed these elsewhere in the report, particularly the respective national coaches. However it would be remiss not to acknowledge the outstanding performance of our men’s World University Games team in Belgrade, Serbia in July 2009. The winning of this important FISU event against very strong opposition, including Croatia and Serbia, was an excellent result and illustrated the depth of talent we have in this country. Congratulations to coach Paul Oberman, manager Jon Sieben and all the players. Impacts and Challenges • To convince partners about the need for an AIS Men’s Program; • There is concern about being able to retain senior athletes in the program post Olympic Cycle; • Being able to provide access to coaching programs for all national squad athletes, particularly youth squad athletes; • Uncertainty of Federal Government funding (now quantified); • Optional formatting and scheduling of national competitions; also debate of club vis-à-vis State competitions; • Access of coach availability for national duties; • Uncertainty regarding commitment from all SIS/ SASs; • A need to create an acceptable coaching infrastructure for sub-elite coaches; • Developing and supporting referees to world standard; • Balance athlete training and work commitments. Acknowledgements It is appropriate to acknowledge the support of all funding and support agencies that contribute to the High Performance Program, namely the ASC, AIS, SIS/SAS, AOC and sponsors, in particular, Turbo Crotton SA, SOPAC, NSWIS, Auspole and Longmont Engineering; to the national senior, junior, youth and girls’ coaches, assistant coaches, managers, support staff and referees, AIS coaches and support staff and the NTC coaches – thank you for your dedication and support given to our athletes. John Whitehouse High Performance Manager Kate Gynther gives her all for champion VICI Brisbane Barracudas at the NWPL Finals Series in Sydney. ➤ Operations Report Membership Following consultation with State Associations, further categories of capitation fees were added and allowances for regional areas were introduced. Players in regional areas will pay 75 percent of the capitation fees for both AWPI and their State Associations in recognition that they may not benefit from programs as much as their “city cousins” do. This will hopefully encourage country players to continue their membership. New categories for schoolchildren were introduced to foster membership where the State Associations may be involved in either running or supporting school competitions. Insurance Insurance cover available for its members, clubs and associations includes: • Sports Injury • Public Liability • Professional Indemnity • Workers’ Compensation • Directors’ and Officers’ Liability • Travel Insurance
• Club Property • Club Travel AWPI continues to review its risk management policies. Unfortunately, with significant claims lodged in past years, which have exceeded our premium paid, our current premiums continue to be under some pressure. National Championships Due to re-positioning in the AWPI calendar, there were no 20 & Under National Championships conducted in this reporting period. The 18 & Under Junior Men and Women Championships were conducted in January 2010 in Perth, at Challenge Stadium. The boys’ title was won by NSW Blues, defeating WA in a penalty shootout, and the girls’ winner was New South Wales Blues. Queensland Water Polo Inc hosted the 2009 16 & Under Club Championships, which featured 43 club teams (19 in the boys’ and 24 in the girls’ events). Melville Sharks won the boys’ championship and Cronulla was the girls’ champion. The final national event for the year was the 14 & Under Club Championships played at the Valley and All Hallows School pools in Brisbane. Hunter Hurricanes won the girls’ club championship while Melville Sharks won gold in the boys’ championship. These championships are made possible though the cooperation of the State Associations and the many volunteers. Thank you to those people who make their time so freely available. We have been fortunate to have some very willing workers to assist with the appointment of referees during these championships. As well, these people have mentored our young referees and encouraged them to become involved at higher levels of refereeing. Thank you. Governance, Policies & Procedures The Strategic Plan for the period 2009-2013 was completed in conjunction with our stakeholders and will serve as a guide for the next Olympiad. James Stanton rises to the occasion at the FINA World Championships in Rome. Awards and Hall of Fame Presentations More than 120 people attended the second AWPI Hall of Fame and Awards dinner at Sydney Olympic Park on May 7. Six additional inductees joined the inaugural nine members in the AWPI Hall of Fame — • Bill Berge-Phillips (NSW) • Bridgette Gusterson (WA) • David Neesham (WA) • John O’Brien (VIC) • Ray Smee (NSW) • David Woods (NSW) Four people were acknowledged as Life Members of AWPI • Tom Hoad AM (WA) • Pat Jones (NSW) • Harry Quittner (VIC) • David Woods (NSW) They join Peter Montgomery AM (NSW) . Presentations were made for the following AWPI awards. Male Athlete of the Year 2008 2009 Gavin Woods Female Athlete of the Year Melissa Rippon Male Junior Athlete of the Year Aaron Younger Female Junior Athlete of the Year Player with Disability Coach of the Year Volunteer of the Year Referee of the Year Breanna Appel Greg McFadden Jeanette Gunn Michael Hart Rob Maitland Bronwen Knox Jeremy Davie Zoe Arancini Bridgette Moore Paul Oberman Graham Wulf Danny Flahive Our congratulations go to Leanne Barnes, who was awarded the Harry Quittner Medal for her contribution to the Australian water polo community. Web Site The web site continues to be a valuable source and resource for information and results and what’s happening in Australian Water Polo. The number of hits average around three million a month. 9
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