Annual Report 2007 - Northern NSW Football
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<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2007</strong>
(cover) John Bennis<br />
NBN State League player for Broadmeadow Magic, identified by a leading national<br />
football magazine as a potential future A-League recruit.<br />
(above) Newly appointed FFA CEO Ben Buckley<br />
joined N<strong>NSW</strong>F sponsors at a Newcastle Jets v Melbourne Victory<br />
match in Newcastle in January <strong>2007</strong>
Contents<br />
<strong>2007</strong> Office Bearers iv<br />
Staff<br />
iv<br />
<strong>2007</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> General Meeting v<br />
<strong>Football</strong> 2006 – <strong>2007</strong><br />
Board of Directors’ Charter<br />
Professionalisation<br />
Business<br />
Marketing<br />
<strong>Football</strong><br />
Operations<br />
Conclusion<br />
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vii<br />
x<br />
xii<br />
xii<br />
xiii<br />
xiv<br />
xv<br />
<strong>2007</strong> Supporters xvi<br />
Financial Statements 1 – 11<br />
At A Glance 12<br />
Telstra <strong>Football</strong> Anytime<br />
A successful grassroots program implemented by N<strong>NSW</strong>F in conjunction with the FFA
<strong>2007</strong> Office Bearers Chairman Jeffrey Green<br />
Deputy Chairman<br />
Directors<br />
John Simpson<br />
Philip Holt<br />
Max Kershaw<br />
Peter Moore<br />
Greg Wilson<br />
Staff Chief Executive Officer Garry Screen<br />
PA to Chief Executive Officer<br />
Operations Manager<br />
<strong>Football</strong> Manager<br />
Business Manager<br />
Marketing & Communications Manager<br />
Staff Coach<br />
Administration Officers<br />
Dominique Sheehan<br />
Alan Nisbet<br />
David Smith<br />
Chad West<br />
David Cromarty<br />
Anthony Richards<br />
Jacqueline Elvidge<br />
Sandra Mason<br />
Nicole Penfold<br />
Julie Taylor<br />
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<strong>2007</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> General Meeting NOTICE is hereby given that the <strong>Annual</strong> General Meeting of the Members<br />
of <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Football</strong> Limited will be held at the Travelodge Newcastle City Hotel,<br />
King Street, Newcastle on Saturday, 1st December, <strong>2007</strong> at 3.00 pm.<br />
Business To Be Transacted<br />
1. Apologies.<br />
2. Confirmation of Minutes:<br />
(i) 2006 AGM<br />
(ii) <strong>2007</strong> EGMs (22 July and 5th September <strong>2007</strong>)<br />
3. To receive and consider the <strong>Report</strong> of the Chairman.<br />
4. To receive and consider the Directors’ and Auditor’s <strong>Report</strong>s<br />
for the period ending 30th September <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
5. Election of Directors (scheduled for 2008)<br />
6. Life Membership<br />
7. To transact any business that may be transacted at an <strong>Annual</strong> General Meeting<br />
to which due notice has been given – Nil.<br />
Dated at the Registered Office of the Company,<br />
235 Old Maitland Road, Hexham on 29th October <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
By Order of the Board<br />
W. G. Screen<br />
Chief Executive Officer<br />
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FOOTBALL 2006 — <strong>2007</strong><br />
Introduction<br />
For the first time in this year’s annual review, the <strong>Report</strong>s of the Board and<br />
Management are combined, reflecting the directions encompassed in our Strategic Plan<br />
whereby the governance and management structures, whilst operating under clearly<br />
delineated protocols, work as a unit to ensure optimal outcomes for <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong><br />
<strong>Football</strong> (N<strong>NSW</strong>F).<br />
During <strong>2007</strong> the Board of Directors and Management have worked to achieve the<br />
outcomes of the Strategic Plan and to manage change necessary to comply with<br />
<strong>Football</strong> Federation Australia’s (FFA) Governance changes, policy development,<br />
Customer Relations Management system and the review of football under the <strong>Football</strong><br />
Development Plan.<br />
N<strong>NSW</strong>F received strong support for its Strategic Plan and governance structure when<br />
at the launch of the Plan and new branding in November 2006 the former CEO of FFA<br />
John O’Neill described it as ‘..a model for all other football states’. It is a pleasure to<br />
report on progress with the Plan.<br />
Directorship<br />
This year the Board set targets to progress the professionalism of the Board. Integral to<br />
that progress the Board developed a Directors’ Charter, a Board Code of Conduct and a<br />
Communication Strategy.<br />
The Communication Strategy, which would have been linked to the new website, will,<br />
if the Board determines, be set as a target for 2008.<br />
Earlier this year the Board adopted the Directors’ Charter and Code of Conduct.<br />
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Board of Directors’ Charter<br />
Powers of the Board<br />
The powers and duties of the Directors are defined at law, in the N<strong>NSW</strong>F Constitution,<br />
in N<strong>NSW</strong>F By-Laws and in N<strong>NSW</strong>F Board policies, as determined from time to time.<br />
Responsibilities of the Board<br />
• act in the best interests of N<strong>NSW</strong>F, its Members and its Stakeholders<br />
• set the strategic direction for N<strong>NSW</strong>F<br />
• set the appropriate corporate culture to reflect the business and football needs<br />
of N<strong>NSW</strong>F<br />
• bring an independent and objective view to decision making<br />
• ensure the long term viability of N<strong>NSW</strong>F<br />
• enhance N<strong>NSW</strong>F’s position and standing within FFA<br />
• set clear and concise parameters in delegating authority to the CEO for<br />
management of N<strong>NSW</strong>F<br />
Role of the Board<br />
• ensure proper corporate governance<br />
• ensure legal and regulatory compliance<br />
• review and approve the N<strong>NSW</strong>F Strategic Plan<br />
• review and approve management reports<br />
• review and approve operating budgets<br />
• review and approve Board policies<br />
• monitor the financial performance<br />
• monitor risk management practices and associated internal control processes<br />
• monitor and review Chief Executive Officers performance<br />
• ratify the appointment and where necessary the removal of the Chief Executive<br />
Officer/Company Secretary<br />
• recommend an external auditor to Members<br />
• monitor, review and enhance the performance of the Board<br />
Role of Management<br />
• the CEO is responsible for the overall management and performance of N<strong>NSW</strong>F<br />
• the CEO manages N<strong>NSW</strong>F in accordance with the Strategic Plan and policies<br />
approved by the Board<br />
Fiduciary Duties and Responsibilities<br />
Comply with Statutory and Common Law fiduciary duties in accordance with the Code<br />
of Conduct.<br />
Public Relations<br />
• primary spokespersons for the Board and the Company, unless otherwise delegated,<br />
shall be the Chairman and the Company Secretary/Chief Executive Officer<br />
• uphold and enhance the corporate image of N<strong>NSW</strong>F and the sport of football<br />
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Composition of the Board<br />
is defined by the N<strong>NSW</strong>F Constitution.<br />
Board Meeting Protocols<br />
• frequency of meetings is determined annually by the Board<br />
• other meetings including extraordinary meetings will be convened as required<br />
• Board meetings are to be conducted in accordance with Meeting Protocols.<br />
(Ref. Appendix B )<br />
• access – only Directors and Chief Executive Officer/Company Secretary,<br />
are entitled to attend any meeting of the Board, other persons are by invitation<br />
from the Chairman or Chief Executive Officer<br />
<strong>Report</strong>ing<br />
• Minutes of the Board Meeting shall be in accordance with the provisions of the<br />
Corporations Law and Board policy<br />
• to the Members shall be through the provision of annual accounts, the <strong>Annual</strong><br />
<strong>Report</strong>, and the Chairman’s <strong>Report</strong> at the <strong>Annual</strong> General Meeting, and any other<br />
report approved by the Chairman from time to time<br />
Expenses and Travel<br />
for all Directors are to be approved by the Chairman in accordance with N<strong>NSW</strong>F<br />
policies at that time<br />
Remuneration<br />
no Member of the Board shall receive remuneration for services as a Board Member<br />
Amendments to Charter<br />
may only be effected by a majority decision of the Board<br />
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Director’s Code of Conduct 1. A Director must act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the<br />
Company (N<strong>NSW</strong>F) as a whole.<br />
2. A Director has a duty to use due care and diligence in fulfilling the functions of<br />
office and exercising the powers attached to that office.<br />
3. A Director must use the powers of office for a proper purpose, in the best<br />
interests of N<strong>NSW</strong>F as a whole.<br />
4. A Director must recognise that the primary responsibility is to N<strong>NSW</strong>F, but<br />
should, where appropriate, have regard for the interests of all stakeholders.<br />
5. A Director must not make improper use of information acquired as a Director.<br />
6. A Director must not take improper advantage of the position of Director.<br />
7. A Director must not allow personal interests or the interests of any associated<br />
person, to conflict with the interests of the company.<br />
8. A Director must declare any possible conflict of interest at the earliest possible<br />
opportunity and may not be involved in any discussion or decision concerning<br />
the possible conflict.<br />
9. A Director has an obligation to be independent in judgement and actions and to<br />
take reasonable steps to be satisfied as to the soundness of all decisions taken<br />
by the Board.<br />
10. Confidential information received by a Director in the course of the exercise of<br />
Directorial duties remains the property of N<strong>NSW</strong>F and it is improper to disclose it,<br />
or allow it to be disclosed, unless that disclosure has been authorised by N<strong>NSW</strong>F,<br />
or the person from whom the information is provided, or is required by law.<br />
11. A Director should not engage in conduct likely to bring discredit upon N<strong>NSW</strong>F.<br />
12. A Director has an obligation, at all times, to comply with the spirit, as well as all<br />
legal requirements applicable to the Board.<br />
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Professionalisation<br />
N<strong>NSW</strong>F is continuing to implement the sweeping changes to football decreed in the<br />
Crawford <strong>Report</strong>. With the blessing of the FFA, N<strong>NSW</strong>F will proceed with the next<br />
step – the introduction of professional management structures within the State’s<br />
seven (7) Zones.<br />
The management of the Zones will move away from the traditional committee<br />
structure to an elected Zone Standing Committee which will work with professional<br />
Zone management teams responsible for each Zone. The structure will provide an<br />
improved sustainable mechanism for the sport and deliver a central point of information,<br />
communication and decision making within each Zone. Management has had meetings<br />
with all Zones, or their representatives, and will continue to consult with Zones to develop<br />
the optimum processes, including a time frame, to implement this new structure. Once<br />
again, we are the first football state, indeed of any sport, to commence such reform.<br />
The Administrator’s Seminars were again well supported. This program, which is<br />
unique to N<strong>NSW</strong>F provides a valuable conduit to aid the development of administrators<br />
at the ‘grassroots’. Our Club Resource Manual, which will form the basis for the 2008<br />
seminars, has been updated and enhanced to provide the latest compliance information<br />
necessary to conduct football and business at the Club level.<br />
N<strong>NSW</strong>F (CEO and our Patron, the Hon. J. R. Face) has continued the Board’s policy<br />
of engaging with the various levels of government in our jurisdiction. In all forty<br />
representatives of all levels of government were contacted in an awareness program<br />
that is an integral part of the Strategic Plan. We sincerely thank these people, listed<br />
below, for providing the opportunity to meet with them and to discuss the future of<br />
football in <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong>.<br />
Geoff Provest MP<br />
Don Page MP<br />
Stewart Brawley<br />
Andrew Stoner MP<br />
Thomas George MP<br />
James Voght<br />
Councillor Ian Tiley<br />
Nigel Greenup<br />
Steve Cansdell MP<br />
Councillor Keith Rhoades<br />
Stephen Sawtell<br />
State Member for Tweed<br />
State Member for Ballina<br />
Manager of Recreational Services<br />
Tweed Shire Council<br />
State Member for Kempsey<br />
Leader of the <strong>NSW</strong> Nationals<br />
State Member for Lismore<br />
Councillor<br />
Mayor, Lismore Shire Council<br />
Sport & Recreation Project Officer<br />
Lismore Shire Council<br />
Mayor, Clarence Valley Council<br />
Manager of Open Spaces,<br />
Clarence Valley Council<br />
State Member for Clarence<br />
Mayor, Coffs Harbour City Council<br />
General Manger, Coffs Harbour City Council<br />
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Greg Piper MP<br />
Frank Terenzini MP<br />
Jodi McKay MP<br />
Robert Coombes MP<br />
Sonia Hornery MP<br />
Craig Baumann MP<br />
The Hon George Souris MP<br />
Councillor Barry Rose<br />
Daryl Dutton<br />
Kevin Humphries MP<br />
Peter Draper MP<br />
Richard Torbay MP<br />
Councillor Bruce Whan<br />
Councillor James Treloar<br />
Councillor John Colvin<br />
Councillor Fred Harvison<br />
Andrew Fraser MP<br />
John Turner MP<br />
Councillor Eddie Loftus<br />
Councillor Rob Drew<br />
Glenn Caldwell<br />
Robert Oakeshott MP<br />
Greg Combet<br />
Councillor John Clarence<br />
The Hon. Kerry Hickey MP -<br />
Matthew Morris MP<br />
Joel Fitzgibbon MP<br />
Councillor Peter Blackmore<br />
Councillor Ron Swan<br />
Councillor John Tate<br />
Councillor John Chadban<br />
State Member, Lake Macquarie<br />
Mayor, Lake Macquarie City Council<br />
State Member for Maitland<br />
State Member for Newcastle<br />
State Member for Swansea<br />
State Member for Wallsend<br />
State Member for Port Stephens<br />
State Member for Upper Hunter<br />
Mayor, Upper Hunter Shire Council<br />
General Manager,<br />
Upper Hunter Shire Council<br />
State Member for Barwon<br />
State Member for Tamworth<br />
State Member for <strong>Northern</strong> Tablelands<br />
Deputy Mayor,<br />
Armidale Dumaresq Council<br />
Mayor, Tamworth Regional Council<br />
Mayor, Muswellbrook Shire Council<br />
Mayor, Singleton Council<br />
State Member for Coffs Harbour<br />
State Member for Myall Lakes<br />
Mayor, Greater Taree City Council<br />
Mayor, Hastings Council<br />
Manager Sports Development<br />
Hastings Council<br />
State Member for Port Macquarie<br />
Federal Candidate for Charlton<br />
Mayor, Cessnock City Council<br />
State Member for Cessnock<br />
State Member for Charlestown<br />
Federal Member for the Hunter<br />
Mayor, Maitland City Council<br />
Mayor, Port Stephens Council<br />
Lord Mayor, Newcastle City Council<br />
Mayor, Great Lakes Council<br />
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Business<br />
<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Football</strong> Limited has again returned a strong result for football, with<br />
improved revenues generated through substantial growth in player participation and<br />
other revenue streams. For the third successive year N<strong>NSW</strong>F has managed to produce<br />
an enviable result with a $nil increase in player fees, yet continued to deliver high quality<br />
football programs balanced with further expansion of grassroots and community football.<br />
Further testimony to N<strong>NSW</strong>F’s commitment to applying proper business principles<br />
to its operations <strong>2007</strong> represents the eighteenth consecutive year that N<strong>NSW</strong>F has<br />
returned a surplus.<br />
<strong>2007</strong> also represents a significant milestone in N<strong>NSW</strong>F’s history, in that, as at 31st<br />
August N<strong>NSW</strong>F had fifty thousand (50,000) registered players, in comparison with the<br />
thirty thousand (30,000) registered players in 1997.<br />
N<strong>NSW</strong>F is working closely with FFA in meeting its full statute requirements under<br />
FIFA, particularly in regard to the implementation of standardised regulations relating<br />
to Registration, Disciplinary, Conduct and Grievance policies. N<strong>NSW</strong>F is one of only<br />
two States that have managed to meet the FFA deadlines, thereby placing itself at<br />
an advantage in implementing the next stages, including the CRM system, over the<br />
ensuing seasons.<br />
Through the expertise and knowledge of our Business Manager, Chad West, N<strong>NSW</strong>F<br />
has assumed a leading role in piloting the new technologies for FFA necessary to meet<br />
the demands for a national approach to these policies.<br />
During the financial year, in fulfilment of directorial responsibility and proper business<br />
management, the Board commissioned a number of audits of various aspects of our<br />
operations. The audits were primarily designed to test compliance, performance and<br />
internal controls. To date there has not been any material deficiency upon which to<br />
report or action.<br />
N<strong>NSW</strong>F is committed to continuing to ensure its long-term financial stability and<br />
viability while, at the same time, identifying new services and revenue opportunities<br />
Marketing<br />
This year, led by Marketing & Communications Manager, David Cromarty, we have<br />
driven forward with the re-branding of <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong> as a <strong>Football</strong> State of FFA.<br />
In part this has been achieved with the valued assistance of our long-standing partner,<br />
NBN Television, through a successful advertising campaign, in which we have<br />
continued to raise the profile of N<strong>NSW</strong>F through the promotion of our marquee players,<br />
Stuart Musialik and Jenna Tristram, both of whom were N<strong>NSW</strong>F juniors, who have<br />
achieved National representation.<br />
Marketing has worked successfully with other Departments to better promote services,<br />
including:<br />
• the excellent promotion with the Newcastle Jets at Home games, of small-sided<br />
games for the <strong>Football</strong> Department, with David Smith and Anthony Richards.<br />
This also demonstrates our commitment to the success of the A League in our area.<br />
• the continuation of an exceptional partnership with McDonalds in successfully<br />
promoting football through the McDonalds Schools Development Program.<br />
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• the development of high quality publications, including the Club Merchandise<br />
catalogue and the Club Administration Manual.<br />
• the further refinement of our television advertising in partnership with NBN<br />
Television to produce professional advertisements for both the promotion of<br />
the game, in general, and specific campaigns for the NBN State league and the<br />
annual Armidale Camp.<br />
• the implementation and continued revision of a wider, more targeted news<br />
media footprint across television, radio and press to effectively promote the<br />
game across <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong>.<br />
The new website project with which we have worked closely with FFA and<br />
a leading international technology and web services provider will be launched in 2008.<br />
The new site will facilitate much improved communication between players, clubs,<br />
Zones, N<strong>NSW</strong>F and FFA.<br />
Through the expertise and dedication of David Cromarty, we have continued to grow<br />
our list of valued corporate partners and supporters (acknowledged separately), whom<br />
we thank most sincerely for their generous contribution to the promotion and enhanced<br />
professionalism of the game in <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong>.<br />
<strong>Football</strong><br />
FFA has recently conducted a review of the Talent Development & Identification<br />
Programs and Pathways in Australia. The major ‘grassroots’ recommendations from<br />
the Review is the need to adopt age-appropriate small-sided games (SSG) as part of<br />
a nationally consistent format for players U/12 and below. A number of <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong><br />
<strong>Football</strong> Zones have incorporated the SSG philosophy into their existing programs.<br />
We have enthusiastically welcomed the report and its recommendations in respect to<br />
the implementation of SSG initiatives throughout Australia, that will see all Zones from<br />
2009 adopt the SSG format for their Under 6, 7 and 8’s, with the program progressively<br />
rolled out from 2010.<br />
<strong>Football</strong> Federation <strong>Northern</strong> Territory and Capital <strong>Football</strong> now have all age groups<br />
playing according to the new format. Also, Ku-ring-gai Association in Sydney has<br />
implemented the new format for 6 and 7 years during this year.<br />
In September, the <strong>Football</strong> Department organised a SSG day at The Gardens in<br />
the Hunter Valley. The program was well received and supported with those who<br />
participated recognising the benefits of the format.<br />
The Board has formally endorsed these recommendations, which will be driven by<br />
<strong>Football</strong> Manager, David Smith and the many coaches who have willingly supported<br />
N<strong>NSW</strong>F throughout recent years.<br />
As part of our commitment to FFA, N<strong>NSW</strong>F will support Zones who wish to voluntarily<br />
adopt the new format in 2008 for Under 6 & 7 age groups.<br />
Congratulations also to our male and female State teams on their performances at the<br />
<strong>2007</strong> FFA National Youth Championships, in a year which has seen six of our junior<br />
players selected for full Australian honours at Under 17 level and to further enhance<br />
the player pathways at elite level.<br />
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N<strong>NSW</strong>F, through David Smith, have secured an <strong>NSW</strong>IS <strong>Football</strong> program in Newcastle,<br />
and not in Sydney, for both female and male <strong>Northern</strong> players. We acknowledge and<br />
certainly appreciate David Smith’s efforts and expertise, which now enable N<strong>NSW</strong>F to<br />
provide quality football education for our elite players. The appointment of Garry Phillips<br />
as a fulltime <strong>NSW</strong>IS Coach, strategically, provides better opportunities, with our own<br />
<strong>NSW</strong>IS pathway, for players across <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong>.<br />
Finally, the <strong>Football</strong> Department would like to acknowledge the valuable contribution<br />
made by Anthony Richards during his time as Staff Development Coach, particularly<br />
in his dedication in the implementation of grass roots programs such as Telstra<br />
<strong>Football</strong> Anytime.<br />
Operations<br />
The major initiative this year was the review of N<strong>NSW</strong>F senior football competitions<br />
and elite pathways.<br />
The NBN League, 2009 – 11, will be refined to eight (8) clubs that will field U/18, U/23<br />
and First Grade. The NEWFM League, 2009, will comprise ten (10) clubs with U/19,<br />
Reserve Grade and First Grade.<br />
It is worthy of note that <strong>2007</strong> is the second year of operation of both the State and First<br />
Division Leagues Standing Committees thereby finalising the tenure of each Committee<br />
Chairman. On behalf of N<strong>NSW</strong>F we extend our appreciation to Larry Urdarov (State) and<br />
Vic Eather (First Division) for their excellent contributions to football. Elections for the<br />
positions, for which each of the retiring chairmen may renominate, will be held in 2008.<br />
The SYL, with the inclusion of Central Coast, will continue as a six (6) team format in<br />
2008. A further review of the SYL will take place for the 2009 season.<br />
Again, N<strong>NSW</strong>F gained the accolades from all States for its hosting of the FFA National<br />
Youth Championships at Coffs Harbour during July (Female) and September (Male)<br />
this year. Next year will be the third consecutive and final year at Coffs Harbour under<br />
the current agreement with FFA. The N<strong>NSW</strong>F team, led by Operations Manager, Alan<br />
Nisbet, have again lifted the benchmark for the conduct of future Championships.<br />
As part of our compliance with the Crawford <strong>Report</strong> reforms we have developed a<br />
structure to administer Futsal throughout our region. Notwithstanding that sixteen (16)<br />
centres have now affiliated with our Futsal program, there is much yet to be achieved<br />
to have the program effectively operational and FFA compliant.<br />
The Crawford <strong>Report</strong> further required the establishment of a Referees’ Standing<br />
Committee, of which the Chairman, Glen Gibbs (Lismore), has, with Alan Nisbet,<br />
gradually brought about the changes necessary to comply with FFA policies.<br />
To assist with the changes N<strong>NSW</strong>F has employed a Referees Development Officer,<br />
Ossie Bellamy, who in a short time has contributed significantly to our programs.<br />
Merchandise performed strongly but volume did not meet expectations. We will<br />
continue to supply a convenient and competitive range of football merchandise for the<br />
benefit of our members and the game. Our new catalogue with a new extensive range<br />
of supplies will assist in ensuring another strong performance in 2008.<br />
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Conclusion<br />
The progression of the Strategic Plan has achieved some important outcomes. In other<br />
areas, such as the development of elite training facilities, much time and effort has<br />
been expended but as yet without tangible gains.<br />
Both the Board and Management will review the Strategic Plan early in 2008.<br />
We wish to thank the Board - Deputy Chairman John Simpson, Max Kershaw, Phil Holt,<br />
Peter Moore and Greg Wilson - for the professional contribution they have made to<br />
make our team so successful and ensuring that the Strategic Plan is the focus of the<br />
operation of the Board.<br />
Also, we extend particular appreciation to Sandra, Nicole, Jacquie, Dominique, Julie,<br />
Anthony and to the management team (previously noted), which has again performed<br />
with skill, expertise, wisdom and consideration in managing our football and our business.<br />
Finally, and most importantly, we thank you - the players, coaches, officials, Clubs and<br />
Zones - for your contribution to, and support of, <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Football</strong> in contributing<br />
to the success and continued growth of the World Game.<br />
Jeff Green<br />
Chairman<br />
Garry Screen<br />
Chief Executive Officer<br />
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<strong>2007</strong> Supporters <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Football</strong> would like to take this opportunity to thank the following<br />
organisations for their continuing support of the development of football across<br />
<strong>Northern</strong> New South Wales.<br />
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Emma Cooper<br />
School Development Officer
Concise<br />
Financial Statements<br />
Directors’ <strong>Report</strong> 1 – 3<br />
Auditors Independence Declaration 4<br />
Independent Audit <strong>Report</strong><br />
to Members 5 – 6<br />
Discussion and Analysis<br />
of the Financial <strong>Report</strong> 7<br />
Income Statement 8<br />
Balance Sheet 9<br />
Cash Flow Statement 10<br />
Statement of Changes in Equity 11<br />
Herald Encouragement Awards<br />
Introduced in <strong>2007</strong>, the awards recognised excellence in the<br />
SSI State Youth League with a male and female player from each<br />
participating zone acknowledged. Kelly Archibald and George Rixon<br />
were selected from <strong>Northern</strong> Inland <strong>Football</strong>
Concise Financial <strong>Report</strong> <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Football</strong> Ltd (ACN 001 887 467)<br />
Director’s <strong>Report</strong> Your Directors present their report for the period ended 30th September <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
1. The Names of the Directors in Office at the Date of this <strong>Report</strong> are:<br />
Years of service<br />
as Director<br />
Occupation/<br />
of Company<br />
Name Qualifications (Cumulative)<br />
GREEN, Jeffrey Wayne* School Teacher 14<br />
SIMPSON, John Gilroy** Real Estate Agent 18<br />
HOLT, Philip Retired 5<br />
KERSHAW, Maxwell John General Manager 3<br />
WILSON, Gregory John Lawyer 1<br />
*Chairman<br />
**Deputy Chairman<br />
2. Activities The principal activities of the Company in the course of the financial period ended<br />
30th September <strong>2007</strong> were the promotion and management of the game of football<br />
throughout <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong>.<br />
3. Results The net result of operations was a profit of $322,885 (2006 profit $430,567 )<br />
The Concise Financial <strong>Report</strong> is presented in Australian Dollars.<br />
4. Review of Operations For the <strong>2007</strong> Financial year a net profit of $322,885 was generated from $3,936,814<br />
in revenue and $3,613,929 in expenditure. Profitability was primarily due to an increase<br />
in player numbers of 7.4% on last year’s participation and continued improvements of<br />
operating expenditure.<br />
5. Significant Changes There have been no significant changes in the activities conducted by the Company<br />
in the year under review.<br />
6. Events Subsequent to Balance Sheet Since the end of the financial year the Directors are not aware of any matters or<br />
circumstances not otherwise dealt with in the report or accounts that has significantly<br />
or may significantly affect the operations of the Company, the results of those<br />
operations or the state of affairs of the Company in subsequent financial years.<br />
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Director’s <strong>Report</strong><br />
(Continued)<br />
7. Likely Developments and Expected Results<br />
There are no likely developments in the operations of the Company in subsequent<br />
financial years.<br />
8. Indemnifying Officer or Auditor The Company has not, during or since the financial year, in respect of any person who is<br />
or has been an officer or auditor of the company,<br />
• Indemnified or made any relevant agreements for indemnifying against a liability<br />
incurred as an officer including costs and expenses in successfully defending<br />
legal proceedings or,<br />
• paid or agreed to pay a premium in respect of a contract insuring against<br />
a liability incurred as an officer for the costs or expenses to defend legal<br />
proceedings,<br />
with the exception of the following matters;<br />
During the financial year the Company has paid a premium in respect of a contract of<br />
insurance insuring Directors and Officers ( including former and future Directors and<br />
Officers ) against certain liability incurred in that capacity.<br />
Disclosure of the total amount of the premiums and the nature of liabilities in respect of<br />
such insurance is prohibited by the contract of insurance.<br />
9. Auditors Independence A Copy of the Auditor’s Independence Declaration as required under section 307C of<br />
the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 4.<br />
10. Directors Benefits Since the end of the previous financial year no Director has received or become<br />
entitled to receive a benefit (other than a benefit included in the aggregate amounts<br />
of emoluments received or due and receivable by Directors shown in the accounts<br />
or received as the fixed salary of a full time employee of the Company) by reason<br />
of a contract made by the Company or by a related corporation with the Director or<br />
with a firm of which he is a member, or with a company in which he is a substantial<br />
financial interest.<br />
11. Environmental Regulations The Company’s operations are subject to various environmental regulations under both<br />
Commonwealth and State Legislation. The Directors are not aware of any breaches of<br />
the legislation during the financial period which are material in nature.<br />
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Director’s <strong>Report</strong><br />
(Continued)<br />
12. Members – Voting North Coast <strong>Football</strong><br />
Hunter <strong>Football</strong><br />
Macquarie <strong>Football</strong><br />
<strong>Northern</strong> Inland <strong>Football</strong><br />
Newcastle <strong>Football</strong><br />
<strong>Football</strong> Mid North Coast<br />
<strong>Football</strong> Far North Coast<br />
NBN Standing Committee Chairman<br />
NEWFM Standing Committee Chairman<br />
Referees Standing Committee Chairman<br />
Larry Urdarov<br />
Vic Eather<br />
Glen Gibbs<br />
13. Directors Attendances During the Financial Year 8 Board Meetings were held, attendance as follows:<br />
Board Meetings Number Held<br />
Name Attended Whilst in Office<br />
GREEN, Jeffrey 7 8<br />
SIMPSON, John 8 8<br />
HOLT, Philip 8 8<br />
MOORE, Peter 5 7<br />
KERSHAW, Maxwell 8 8<br />
WILSON, Gregory 6 7<br />
AKRILL, Michael 1 1<br />
BARRY, James 1 1<br />
BOARDS, Edward 0 1<br />
KEMP, Douglas 1 1<br />
PASCOE, Dianne 1 1<br />
14. Financial <strong>Report</strong> Issue Date The Financial <strong>Report</strong> was authorised for issue by the Directors on the 7th November<br />
<strong>2007</strong>. The Company has the power to amend and re-issue the financial report.<br />
15. Company Secretary The Company Secretary is Mr William Garry Screen. Mr Screen has been an employee<br />
of <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Football</strong> Ltd since the 7th May 1990 and was appointed to the<br />
position of Company Secretary at that date.<br />
This <strong>Report</strong> is made out in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors, and<br />
is signed for and on behalf of the Directors.<br />
Jeffrey Green<br />
Director<br />
John Simpson<br />
Director<br />
Dated 7th November <strong>2007</strong><br />
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Auditor’s Independence Declaration<br />
Under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, to the directors of<br />
<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Football</strong> Ltd.<br />
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended<br />
30th September <strong>2007</strong> there have been:<br />
(i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the<br />
Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and,<br />
(ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct<br />
in relation to the audit .<br />
Mrs Kirsty Porteous<br />
Partner<br />
Crosbie Warren Sinclair Partners<br />
Certified Practicing Accountants Dated 7th November <strong>2007</strong><br />
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Independent Audit <strong>Report</strong> to the Members<br />
To the Members of <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Football</strong> Limited.<br />
<strong>Report</strong> on the Financial <strong>Report</strong><br />
We have audited the accompanying Concise Financial <strong>Report</strong> of <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong><br />
<strong>Football</strong> Limited, comprising the Balance Sheet as at 30th September <strong>2007</strong>, the Income<br />
Statement, Statement of Changes in Equity and Cashflow Statement for the year<br />
then ended and related discussion and analysis which was derived from the Financial<br />
<strong>Report</strong> of <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Football</strong> Limited for the year ended 30th September <strong>2007</strong>. We<br />
expressed an unmodified auditor’s opinion on that Financial <strong>Report</strong> in our Audit <strong>Report</strong><br />
dated 7th November <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
The Financial <strong>Report</strong><br />
and Directors’ Responsibility<br />
The Directors are responsible for preparation and presentation of the Concise Financial<br />
<strong>Report</strong> in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 1039: Concise<br />
Financial <strong>Report</strong>s, and the Corporations Act 2001.<br />
Auditor’s Responsibility<br />
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Concise Financial <strong>Report</strong> based on<br />
our procedures, which were conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing<br />
Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical<br />
requirements relating to audit engagements.<br />
Our procedures in respect of the audit of the Concise Financial <strong>Report</strong> include<br />
testing that the information in the Concise Financial <strong>Report</strong> is consistent with the Full<br />
Financial <strong>Report</strong>, and examination on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts,<br />
discussion and analysis, and other disclosures which were not directly derived from<br />
the Full Financial <strong>Report</strong>. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion<br />
whether, in all material repects, the Concise Financial <strong>Report</strong> is presented fairly in<br />
accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 1039: Concise Financial<br />
<strong>Report</strong>s.<br />
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Independent Audit <strong>Report</strong> to the Members (Continued)<br />
Independence<br />
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the<br />
Corporations Act 2001. We confirm that the Independence Declaration required by the<br />
Corporations Act 2001, provided to the Directors of <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Football</strong> Limited has<br />
the same date as the Auditor’s <strong>Report</strong>.<br />
Audit Opinion<br />
In our opinion, the information reported in the Concise Financial <strong>Report</strong> of <strong>Northern</strong><br />
<strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Football</strong> Limited for the year ended 30th September <strong>2007</strong> is consistent, in all<br />
material respects, with the Financial <strong>Report</strong> from which it was derived and complies<br />
with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 1039: Concise Financial <strong>Report</strong>s. For a<br />
better understanding of the scope of our audit, the Auditor’s report should be read<br />
in conjunction with our Audit <strong>Report</strong> on the Financial <strong>Report</strong>.<br />
Mrs Kirsty Porteous<br />
Partner<br />
Crosbie Warren Sinclair Partners<br />
Certified Practicing Accountants Dated 7th November <strong>2007</strong><br />
Liability Limited by a scheme under the Professional Standards Legislation<br />
Directors’ Declaration<br />
The Directors of the Company declare that the Concise Financial <strong>Report</strong> of<br />
<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Football</strong> Ltd for the financial year ended 30th September <strong>2007</strong><br />
as set out in pages 6 – 9:<br />
a) complies with Australian Accounting Standards AASB 1039: Concise Financial<br />
<strong>Report</strong>s; and<br />
b) has been derived from and is consistent with the full financial report of<br />
<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Football</strong> Ltd for the financial year.<br />
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors and<br />
signed on behalf of the Directors by:<br />
Jeffrey Green<br />
Director<br />
John Simpson<br />
Vice President<br />
Dated 7th November <strong>2007</strong><br />
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Discussion and Analysis of the Financial <strong>Report</strong><br />
Information of <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Football</strong> Ltd Concise Financial <strong>Report</strong><br />
The Concise Financial <strong>Report</strong> has been prepared in accordance with Australian<br />
Accounting Standard AASB 1039:Concise Financial <strong>Report</strong>s and Corporations Act 2001<br />
and is an extract from the Full Financial <strong>Report</strong>.<br />
The financial statements, specific disclosures and other information included in the<br />
Concise Financial <strong>Report</strong> is derived from and is consistent with the Full Financial <strong>Report</strong><br />
of <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Football</strong> Ltd. The Concise Financial <strong>Report</strong> cannot be expected to<br />
provide as detailed an understanding of the financial performance, financial position<br />
and financing and investing activities of the Company as the Full Financial <strong>Report</strong>.<br />
The accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company and are<br />
consistent with the previous financial year. The Concise Financial <strong>Report</strong> is presented<br />
in Australian Dollars.<br />
A copy of the Full Financial <strong>Report</strong> and Auditor’s <strong>Report</strong> will be sent to any<br />
Voting Member free of charge upon written request.<br />
The following discussion has been included to assist Members in understanding the<br />
Concise Financial <strong>Report</strong>.<br />
Statement of Income<br />
The result for the year is an operating profit of $322,885, compared with an operating<br />
profit of $430,567 for the previous year. Current year operating profit generated from<br />
revenue of $3,936,814 and expenses of $3,613,929 compared with prior year revenue<br />
of $3,662,985 and expenses of $3,232,418.<br />
Balance Sheet<br />
The Balance Sheet sets out the assets and liabilities of the Company as at 30th September<br />
<strong>2007</strong>, disclosing current assets of $2,767,025 compared to current liabilities of $283,920,<br />
and non current assets of $330,140, compared to non current liabilities of $Nil.<br />
Cashflow Statement<br />
The Cashflow Statement discloses the net flows from operating activities of<br />
$428,585, investing activities of $(90,577) showing a net increase in cash of $338,008<br />
progressing the overall cash position of the Company from $1,661,127 to $1,999,135.<br />
Changes in Equity This statement reflects the profit for the year being $322,885.<br />
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Income Statement for the Year Ended 30th September <strong>2007</strong><br />
Classification of Expenses by Nature <strong>2007</strong> 2006<br />
Revenues from Ordinary Activities $3,936,814 $3,662,985<br />
Employee Expenses ($796,548) ($619,856)<br />
Depreciation Expenses ($71,294) ($59,434)<br />
Other Expenses from Ordinary Activities ($2,746,087) ($2,553,128)<br />
Profit / ( Loss ) before Income Tax $322,885 $430,567<br />
Income Tax Expense $0 $0<br />
Profit / ( Loss ) after Income Tax $322,885 $430,567<br />
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Balance Sheet as at the 30th September <strong>2007</strong><br />
Current Assets <strong>2007</strong> 2006<br />
Cash and Cash Equivalents $1,999,135 $1,661,127<br />
Investments $637,348 $599,691<br />
Receivables $96,862 $57,675<br />
Other $33,680 $19,229<br />
Total Current Assets $2,767,025 $2,337,722<br />
Property Plant & Equipment $330,140 $338,518<br />
Total Non Current Assets $330,140 $338,518<br />
Total Assets $3,097,165 $2,676,240<br />
Current Liabilities<br />
Payables $129,534 $74,160<br />
Provisions $154,386 $111,720<br />
Total Current Liabilities $283,920 $185,880<br />
Non Current Liabilities $0 $0<br />
Total Liabilities $283,920 $185,880<br />
Net Assets $2,813,245 $2,490,360<br />
Members Equity $0 $0<br />
Reserves $62,193 $62,193<br />
Accumulated Profits $2,751,052 $2,428,167<br />
Total Members Equity $2,813,245 $2,490,360<br />
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Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ending 30th September <strong>2007</strong><br />
Cash Flows from Operating Activities <strong>2007</strong> 2006<br />
Receipts from Members,<br />
Players & Customers<br />
$4,136,526 $3,904,514<br />
Payments to Suppliers & Employees ($3,844,725) ($3,492,403)<br />
Interest Received $136,784 $99,893<br />
Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities $428,585 $512,004<br />
Cash Flow from Investing Activities<br />
Proceeds from Sale of Assets $49,271 $55,453<br />
Payments for Plant & Equipment ($102,191) ($146,464)<br />
Increase in Short Term Deposits ($37,657) ($103,861)<br />
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities ($90,577) ($194,872)<br />
Net Increase \ Decrease in Cash Held $338,008 $317,132<br />
Cash and Cash Equivalents<br />
at Beginning of Year<br />
Cash and Cash Equivalents<br />
at End of Year<br />
$1,661,127 $1,343,994<br />
$1,999,135 $1,661,127<br />
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Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ending 30th September <strong>2007</strong><br />
<strong>2007</strong> 2006<br />
Opening Balance – 1st October 2006<br />
Funds from Unincorporated Body $51,046 $51,046<br />
General Reserves $11,147 $11,147<br />
Retained Profits $2,428,167 $1,997,600<br />
Opening Balance – 1st October 2006 $2,490,360 $2,059,793<br />
Profit for Year $322,885 $430,567<br />
Closing Balance – 30th September <strong>2007</strong><br />
Funds from Unincorporated Body $51,046 $51,046<br />
General Reserves $11,147 $11,147<br />
Retained Profits $2,751,052 $2,428,167<br />
Closing Balance – 30th September <strong>2007</strong> $2,813,245 $2,490,360<br />
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At A Glance<br />
Formation<br />
The Federation was established 9th September 1884 as the <strong>Northern</strong> District<br />
British <strong>Football</strong> Association. <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Football</strong> was established 31st January <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
Membership<br />
• Third largest <strong>Football</strong> State of Australia<br />
• State Member – <strong>Football</strong> Federation of Australia (Not affiliated with <strong>NSW</strong>)<br />
• Boundaries – Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads and inland (North West)<br />
Structure<br />
• 7 Zones<br />
• 251 Clubs<br />
Registrations<br />
• 48,511 Registered Players (Male & Female)<br />
• 1,085 Futsal Players<br />
• 1,013 Referees (Male & Female)<br />
Staffing<br />
• 10 full-time, 55 part-time/casual<br />
• School Visits – 210 schools / 31,500 students<br />
Programs<br />
• <strong>NSW</strong> Institute of Sport (Part funded by N<strong>NSW</strong>F)<br />
– 12 female players, 10 male players<br />
• John Warren <strong>Football</strong> Academy (Part funded by N<strong>NSW</strong>F)<br />
Hunter – 2 centres / 40 participants<br />
North Coast – 3 centres / 35 participants<br />
<strong>Northern</strong> Inland – 1 centre / 10 participants<br />
Total of 85 participants<br />
• Federation Premier Competitions<br />
– NBN State Soccer League (Hunter Region)<br />
– NEWFM First Division Soccer League (Hunter Region)<br />
– SSI State Youth League<br />
• Representative<br />
– Matildas (6 players)<br />
– Young Matildas (5 players)<br />
– Under 17 Boys (1 player)<br />
– Under 20 Boys (1 player)<br />
– National Championships (80 players – Male 14 & 15yrs/ Female 15 & 17 yrs)<br />
Development<br />
• Junior Underpinning Development Programs<br />
– Girls 14s (32 players)<br />
– Boys 13s (32 players)<br />
• Development/Exposure Program<br />
– Boys 17s, Asian Tour, Singapore/Malaysia<br />
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At A Glance<br />
Formation<br />
The Federation was established 9th September 1884 as the <strong>Northern</strong> District<br />
British <strong>Football</strong> Association. <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Football</strong> was established 31st January <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
Membership<br />
• Third largest <strong>Football</strong> State of Australia<br />
• State Member – <strong>Football</strong> Federation of Australia (Not affiliated with <strong>NSW</strong>)<br />
• Boundaries – Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads and inland (North West)<br />
Structure<br />
• 7 Zones<br />
• 251 Clubs<br />
Registrations<br />
• 48,511 Registered Players (Male & Female)<br />
• 1,085 Futsal Players<br />
• 1,013 Referees (Male & Female)<br />
Staffing<br />
• 10 full-time, 55 part-time/casual<br />
• School Visits – 210 schools / 31,500 students<br />
Programs<br />
• <strong>NSW</strong> Institute of Sport (Part funded by N<strong>NSW</strong>F)<br />
– 12 female players, 10 male players<br />
• John Warren <strong>Football</strong> Academy (Part funded by N<strong>NSW</strong>F)<br />
Hunter – 2 centres / 40 participants<br />
North Coast – 3 centres / 35 participants<br />
<strong>Northern</strong> Inland – 1 centre / 10 participants<br />
Total of 85 participants<br />
• Federation Premier Competitions<br />
– NBN State Soccer League (Hunter Region)<br />
– NEWFM First Division Soccer League (Hunter Region)<br />
– SSI State Youth League<br />
• Representative<br />
– Matildas (6 players)<br />
– Young Matildas (5 players)<br />
– Under 17 Boys (1 player)<br />
– Under 20 Boys (1 player)<br />
– National Championships (80 players – Male 14 & 15yrs/ Female 15 & 17 yrs)<br />
Development<br />
• Junior Underpinning Development Programs<br />
– Girls 14s (32 players)<br />
– Boys 13s (32 players)<br />
• Development/Exposure Program<br />
– Boys 17s, Asian Tour, Singapore/Malaysia<br />
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