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NEW SOUTH WALES NETBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED

NOTICE OF THE MARCH COUNCIL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a Council Meeting of the New South Wales Netball Association Limited will be held on Saturday 21 March 2015 at Netball Central, 2 Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park commencing at the

conclusion of the Annual General Meeting.

A G E N D A (a) Apologies

(b) Confirmation of the minutes of the Extra Ordinary Council meeting held on Saturday

1 November 2014

(c) Business arising from the minutes of the Extra Ordinary Council meeting held on Saturday 1 November 2014

(d) Confirmation of the minutes of the Council meeting held on Saturday 1 November 2014

(e) Business arising from the minutes of the Council meeting held on Saturday 1 November 2014

(f) Correspondence

(g) Business arising from Correspondence

(h) Applications for Membership

(i) Notices of Motion

(j) Reports: Board of Directors

Finance CEO’s Operational Report

(k) Any Other Reports

(l) General Business − 2016 NNSW Competition Proposal

Mike Anderson Company Secretary

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PREVIOUS MINUTES

• A copy of the Minutes from the Extra Ordinary Council Meeting held 1 November 2014 is attached to pages 3 to 12

• A copy of the Minutes from the Council Meeting held 1 November 2014 is attached to pages

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NEW SOUTH WALES NETBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED MINUTES OF EXTRA ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

HELD ON SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER

AT DOOLEY’S CLUB, JOHN STREET, LIDCOMBE

Present: Directors: W. Archer AM, C. Murphy, R. Havrlant, R. Watson, J. Bothwell, C. Campbell (CEO) Delegates: J. Gates (Armidale) K. McMahon (Armidale) L. Hill (Bankstown) S. McDonald (Bankstown) J. Pike (Baulkham Hills) L. Cunico (Baulkham Hills) K. Booth (Blacktown) D. Thrift (Blue Mountains)

J. Walker (Blue Mountains) M. Burke (Brunswick Byron) J. Bazley (Camden) B. Berry (Camden) S. Connolly (Campbelltown) A. Stewart (Campbelltown) G. Geyer (Charlestown) G. Mayers (Charlestown) J. Occhiuto (City of Sydney) J. Wiseman (Coffs Harbour) C. Wilkinson) Coffs Harbour) J. Watt (Eastwood Ryde) D. Bills (Eastwood Ryde) J. Webster (Grafton) J. Small (Gunnedah) T. Sutcliffe (Gunnedah) K. Austin (Hastings Valley) L. Turner (Hawkesbury) V. Turner (Hawkesbury) L. Burgess OAM (Hills) D. Elvy (Illawarra) L. Szakacs (Illawarra) K. Halcrow (Inner West) L. Blackmore (Inner West) T. Beedles (Kiama) J. Godfrey (Kiama) A. Margalit (Ku-Ring-Gai) C. Rollinson (Ku-Ring-Gai) B. Dew OAM (Lismore) C. Marsh (Lismore) E. Lawler (Liverpool) K. Whiteley (Liverpool) D. Hodson (Lower Clarence) E. Hayes (Lower Clarence) K. Lambley (Macleay) J. Fullford (Maitland) B. Bird (Maitland) H. Dean (Manly Warringah) M. Hauser (Manly Warringah) C. O’Donnell (Mt Druitt) C. Young (Mt Druitt) G. Urquhart (Nelson Bay) A. Saunders OAM (Newcastle) E. Monaghan (Newcastle) J. Gage (Northern Suburbs) T. Field (Northern Suburbs) P. Wilson (Orange) S. Wilson (Orange) L. Welfare (Parramatta Auburn) T. Mann (Penrith) J. Ebelt (Penrith) M. Archer (Port Stephens) M. Kelly (Randwick) C. Hicks (Randwick) K. Rembisz (Shoalhaven) W. Klein (Shoalhaven) M. Caddies (Singleton) L. Mina (St George) H. Andrews (St George) M. Bettini (Sutherland) V. Morris (Sutherland) D. Lockwood (Tamworth) K. Sweeney (Tamworth) L. Bonnett (Taree) M. Allen (Westlakes) M. Chilvers (Westlakes) M. McRae (Woy Woy) M. Thoms (Woy Woy) C. Miles (Wyong) F. Passmore (Wyong)

Life Members: L. Quinn OAM A. Doring OAM




N. Matthews OAM Observers: J. Addison (Wyong) S. Crompton (Lower Clarence) J. Sozou (Armidale) J. Kavanagh (Armidale) P. Burt (Westlakes) J. Jamieson (Tamworth) R. Ausling (Tamworth) M. Paterson (Northern Suburbs) J. Simpson (Hills) Returning Officer: P. Mamo The President declared the meeting open at 9.11 am

(a) Apologies

J. Hahn (Director) C. Feldmanis (Director) C. McCormack (Director) M. O’Callaghan (Baulkham Hills) G. Byrne (Campbelltown) D. Pascoe (Charlestown) S. Dawes (City of Sydney) N. Wilson (Coffs Harbour) K. Thornborough (Coffs Harbour) M. Latham (Eastwood/Ryde) B. Iris (Fairfield) S. Gribble (Gosford) J. Myers (Gosford) T. Chalk (Hawkesbury) V. Bertenshaw (Hawkesbury) J. Thompson (Hills) J. Gillett (Penrith) B. Olsen (Penrith) J. Sibbald (Penrith) G. Walker (Penrith) N. Lowe (Ulladulla) R. Butler (Ulladulla) K. Robinson (Ulladulla) S. Hughes (Ulladulla) B. Long (Life Member) M. Corbett (Life Member) M. Boyle (Life Member

MOVED: Hawkesbury Seconded: Grafton that apologies for the Extra Ordinary Council meeting be accepted CARRIED

1. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that the word District be removed from the entire document. Discussion: • L. Quinn OAM (Life Member): Seek clarification that, if this resolution is passed, it would not trigger the

need to change all individual Association’s constitution to also delete the word District. o W. Archer (President): All individual Associations are autonomous bodies so no change is required.

• Sutherland: Disagree with proposed change – current concept is that District encompasses a whole local area (not necessarily a council boundary) and an alternate provider, such as a Premier League provider, could appear to be representing the geographic area. Cited example of new Georges River Association proposal last year which was defeated on boundaries. o W. Archer: Georges River’s proposed membership was defeated not on geographic grounds. Nothing

to do with Premier League. All associations need to be affiliated, any new affiliations need to be accepted by Council, then those new affiliates entitled to attend Council.

CARRIED (F: 74, A: 6)




2. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that the following be inserted under

Clause 1.1 - Definitions:

1.1 Definitions Appointed Director means a Director appointed in accordance with clause 15.16. 1.1 Definitions Elected Director means a Director elected in accordance with clause 15.5.

CARRIED (F: 81, A: 0) 3. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that Clause 1.1 - Definitions be amended

as follows:

1.1 Definitions Company Secretary means the elected person appointed by the Board of Directors to perform the duties

of State and Company Secretary in accordance with this Constitution and applicable Corporations Law. Discussion: • Manly – Noted that Board had appointed the General Manager - Corporate Services as Company Secretary

prior to Council’s passing this proposed change to Constitution. o W. Archer: Good point, Board had made this decision earlier in the year as it is expedient to have

someone in the office perform this role. Acknowledge the slap on the wrist. CARRIED (F: 81, A: 0)

MOVED: Newcastle Seconded: Eastwood Ryde that the Council endorse the Board of Directors’ prior appointment of General Manager - Corporate Services as Company Secretary.

CARRIED 4. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that Clause 3.1 – Objects of the Company

be amended as follows:

3.1 Objects of the Company (n) To implement appropriate policies, including policies in relation to member protection, social justice,

drugs in sport, health, safety, junior and senior programs, infectious diseases, integrity in sport including match fixing and such other matters as arise from time to time as issues to be addressed in Netball.


5. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that the following be inserted under Clause 9.3 – Members:

9.3 Members (a) The Members are:

(5) Directors, as appointed by the Board, will have the right to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting, any Extra Ordinary Meeting and General Meetings in their own right as an appointed Director of the Company.




Discussion: • L. Quinn OAM (Life Member): Nothing against appointing directors to provide specific skills, however, do

have a problem with Appointed Directors having full voting rights at Council meetings. Members are put through stringent controls to ensure voting entitlement. Believe Appointed Directors should be a member of an Association to have voting rights. o W. Archer: This issue has been discussed but there is no distinction under regulatory and compliance

rules whether Directors are appointed or elected. High level of skills in Appointed Director, NNSW needs this calibre of person on the Board.

• Newcastle: Wish to move amendment to motion to add at end of clause “Provided they are members of a NNSW Association” o W. Archer: Could foreshadow that change for AGM next year, insufficient notice period to move an

amendment today. • Newcastle: In the past Council has accepted amendments to motions at Extra Ordinary meetings, we

should do so now. o W. Archer: Have accepted foreshadowed motions at Council meetings previously, but not where they

relate to changes to the Constitution. Constitution is silent on this issue. If Council wishes to progress with the foreshadowed motion from Newcastle, I am happy to take motion from floor.

• Sutherland: Understand the need for expertise, is the Board specifically seeking people outside netball? Appointed Directors need to vote at Board level to fully utilise their expertise, but originally Appointed Directors did not have voting rights at Council. o W. Archer: The current Appointed Director is happy to become a member of an Association and has,

I believe, already initiated that process. Like the current Appointed Director, I would expect any future Appointed Director to also have a genuine interest in NNSW and be fully engaged in what is going on inside the sport. If Appointed Directors become members they are entitled to vote.

• Kiama: If an Appointed Director is engaged in Netball, they would become a member. • Campbelltown: Because of the proposed reduction in number of Elected Directors, one Director per

Association, would it be possible for Appointed Directors to only vote at Board? o W. Archer: Board sees Appointed Directors as very much part of our Association, not just a Board

participant. Board sees them as understanding and being engaged, they would fully apply the expertise that they bring to the table in the context of our sport.

• Manly: Don’t agree that an Appointed Director needs to have a vote at Council – it’s our forum of decision making, a future Appointed Director may elect not to join an Association as a member. o W. Archer: If an Appointed Director becomes a member, they are entitled to vote.

• Northern Suburbs: If we decide to make an amendment to the motion, it needs to also reflect that this rule will apply to two Appointed Directors (if two appointed).

MOVED: L. Quinn OAM (Life Member) Seconded: N. Matthews OAM (Life Member) to defer consideration of motion 5 relating to proposed amendment to clause 9.3 until the validity of the clause has been reviewed by appropriate legal advice, particularly in relation to the point raised 9.3 members - Inference is that Directors are already members.

CARRIED

MOTION 5 WITHDRAWN BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS




6. MOVED the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that the following be altered under Clause 9.3 – Members:

9.3 Members (a) The Members are:

(56) The Chief Executive Officer who shall be a non-voting member of Council. MOTION WITHDRAWN

7. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that Clause 13.2 – Alternate Delegate(s)

be amended as follows:

13.2 Alternate Delegate(s) (b) Procedure for Appointment of Alternate Delegate(s) (1) Document appointing an Alternate Delegate:

(a) Must be in writing signed by an Association Executive Member. the District Association’s Secretary.


8. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that Clause 13.3 – Alternate Delegate(s) be amended as follows:

13.3 Proxy Delegates

(b) Procedure for Appointment of a Proxy Delegate (1) Document appointing a Proxy Delegate:

(a) Must be in writing signed by an Association Executive Member. the District Association’s Secretary.

CARRIED (F: 82, A: 0) 9. MOVED: the Board of Directors and Seconded: by the Board of Directors that Clause 14.5 – Chairperson be

amended as follows:

14.5 Chairperson The Chairperson, or in their absence, the Deputy Chairperson of the Board, must preside as Chairperson at the Annual General Meeting of the Company and if at any meeting neither the Chairperson or the Deputy Chairperson is present within thirty minutes after the time appointed for the holding of the meeting, the Board members present will choose a Director to be Chairperson of the meeting.


10. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that the following new clause be

inserted:

14.8 Nominations equal vacancies or insufficient nominations If the number of nominations received for the Board is equal to the number of vacancies to be filled or if there are insufficient nominations received to fill all vacancies on the Board, then those




nominated shall only be elected if they are elected by a majority of votes cast by the Delegates in a postal vote in accordance with Clause 14 (c).

Discussion: • City of Sydney: If there’s only one delegate standing, why do we do another vote?

o W. Archer: We are asking you as delegates to endorse people who have put themselves up for consideration, you have the choice whether to endorse or not. If not endorsed, it becomes a casual vacancy, and would be filled under casual vacancy process.

• Sutherland: Waste of time and money – most people don’t bother to vote. What is incentive to vote when there is only one candidate. Does a sole nominee need to achieve minimum number of votes, rather than majority? o W. Archer: If people choose to be apathetic about voting, that is their choice. Agree that postal

voting response is poor. Would encourage all Associations to participate in voting - It’s about being a conscious member of your Associations, needing to actively engage, being accountable and responsible as members of that Association. Lead for this amendment has come via Netball Australia from Australian Sports Commission. Board believes the concept has merit.

• Newcastle: Consider it’s a privilege to have a vote: cost of postal vote is cost of democracy. May in future regret not taking our vote seriously, we are entitled to know who is standing for Board. Supports the recommendation.

• Sutherland: Given previous poor record of postal voting, country Associations who cannot attend metropolitan Councils/Forums sometimes do not know who nominees are, NNSW should give full details of nominees to encourage voting and familiarity. o W. Archer: Don’t assume the poor response is from Regional Associations, it also includes

Metropolitan Associations. Part of the nomination process is to provide approximately 200 words of text from nominees, including photos, to aid identification.

CARRIED (F: 77, A: 6) 11. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that Clause 14.9 (b) – Quorum be

amended as follows:

14.9 14.10 Quorum (b) Unless otherwise provided in this Constitution, a quorum for an Extra Ordinary Meeting shall be Delegates

representing one-quarter third of the affiliated District Associations and four Directors. If within thirty minutes from the time appointed for the meeting a quorum is not present, the meeting:


12. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that Clause 14.13 (d) (2) – Proceedings at

General Meetings be amended as follows:

14.13 14.14 Proceedings at General Meetings

(d) The Council shall, at the November meeting each year, conduct the following business as part of the business of the meeting:




(2) Set the annual individual membership fees payable by each individual member in accordance with Clause 9.5. Reference is also made to Clause 15.1 (b) and the Affiliation and Membership Policy in regard to remote and isolated Associations.

CARRIED (F: 80, A: 1) 13. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that Clause 14.13 (e) – Proceedings at

General Meetings be amended as follows:

14.13 14.14 Proceedings at General Meetings

(e) In addition to General Meetings held in accordance with clause 14.11(a), the Company Secretary will call General Meetings:

CARRIED (F: 84, A: 0) 14. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that Clause 14.15 (b) - Quorum be

amended as follows:

14.15 14.16 Quorum

(b) Unless otherwise provided in this Constitution, a quorum for all General Meetings shall be Delegates representing one-quarter third of the affiliated District Associations and four Directors. If within thirty minutes from the time appointed for the meeting a quorum is not present, the meeting:

CARRIED (F: 82, A: 0) 15. MOVED the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that the following be inserted under

Clause 15.1 (b) – Responsibilities and duties of Directors:

15.1 Responsibilities and duties of Directors

(b) The Board has the discretion to provide special consideration in relation to remote and isolated Associations as stated in the Affiliation and Membership Policy.

Discussion: • Newcastle: Why does the Board feel the need to be the authority which determines what member

Associations may pay? Many Districts have difficulties, which has been brought back to Council to evaluate the problem. Do not feel this motion is necessary or desirable. o W. Archer: Presidents Forum raised this issue. One of NNSW’s objectives is to nurture and grow

Associations. In terms of timing on the Norfolk Island case which came up this year, we would have had to wait until now (November) for a decision that needed to be taken in April to keep Norfolk Island running as an Association. Decision relating to Norfolk Island was not taken lightly, and was based on very detailed information from the Association and NNSW staff. In the past the Board has made decisions relating to Associations which are not remote and isolated. Timing is the determining factor in bringing such a decision to Board or Council.





16. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that Clause 15.2 (b) and (c) - Director Positions be amended as follows:

15.2 Director positions

The Board will consist of: (b) FourSix Elected Directors, elected in accordance with Clause 15.5; (c) TwoAn appointed Directors appointed in accordance with Clause 15.16;

Discussion: • Sutherland: Wondering why this has come up now, still haven’t seen result from having one Appointed

Director, as it’s such a short time frame, so why is this being put forward now. We should wait to see the results. o W. Archer: Timing is considered relevant, as we are about to move into Netball Central, need to move

Association forward with high level expertise, setting our base for our future in Netball Central. Agree it’s fair to say that delegates have not yet seen the benefits of the Appointed Director and you may not directly see it. The Board benefits from the Appointed Director’s expertise in the decision making process. We have retained the majority voting power of Elected Directors: they will be majority on the Board.

• Manly: Reducing Elected Directors from six to four reduces capacity of Associations to have a say in direction of Board, wish to retain same number of Elected Directors.

• Newcastle: What are incentives for non members to become members of the Board? Board could have invitees to contribute specific advice to the Board, it is not in the best interest of members to have them sit on Board in full.

• Anne Doring (Life Member): Board can seek advice from specific people on specific issues. As Associations we like to see our members as Board members making decisions.

• Northern Suburbs: Diluting Elected Directors from six to four dilutes power of Council. • Port Stephens: It is proposed that there will be seven voting members on the Board – five of which are

Netball members, therefore do not see any dilution. Corporate governance requires additional expertise on the Board. Support the motion.

MOTION LOST (F: 29, A: 52) 17. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that Clause 15.4 - Membership of

Associations be amended as follows:

15.4 Membership of District Associations No more than onetwo Elected Directors may be a member of the same District Association at any one time.

MOTION WITHDRAWN Discussion: • Hawkesbury: See reason for proceeding with motion 17 as the concept has merit.

o W. Archer: Board had proposed this motion for purposes of transparency, now not required.

MOVED: L. Quinn OAM (Life Member) Seconded: Hawkesbury that the following motion of amendment to the Constitution be put to the March 2015 Annual General Meeting of Council:

CARRIED




18. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that Clause 15.5 (d) – Procedure for election of Directors be amended as follows:

15.5 Procedure for election of Directors

(d) The President, and twohree Directors will be elected one year and twohree Directors will be elected the next year.

MOTION WITHDRAWN 19. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that Clause 15.6 – Casual vacancy of

Director be amended as follows:

15.6 Casual vacancy of Director Any casual vacancy occurring in the office of Director during a Director’s second year term of office must will be filled by election of thean appointment of a Directors made by the Boardfrom the Members. The term of office in this instance will be up until the next Annual General Meeting when an election will take place either to fill the remaining term of office or for a new term of office. Any casual vacancy occurring during the first year of office will require the Returning Officer to call for nominations and conduct a postal ballot as provided for in clause 15.5. Any Director filling such a vacancy will hold office until the Annual General Meeting at which the Director whose place is filled would have retired.


20. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that Clause 15.9 (a) – Quorum be

amended as follows:

15.9 Quorum

(a) T The Directors may meet together for the dispatch of business, adjourn or otherwise regulate their meetings and proceedings as they think fit. The quorum necessary for the transaction of business will not be less than fourive Directors eligible to vote.

MOTION WITHDRAWN

21. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that Clause 15.16 (a) and (b) –

Appointment of Appointed Director be amended as follows:

15.16 Appointment of Appointed Director

(a) The Elected Directors may appoint up to twoan Appointed Directors.

(b) The AppointedAn Appointed Director shall have specific skills in any of commerce, finance, marketing, law or business generally or such other skills which complement the Board composition, but need not have experience in or exposure to Netball. AnThe Appointed Director maydoes not need to be a Member of the Company.

MOTION WITHDRAWN




22. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that Clause 16.3 – Questions decided by majority be amended as follows:

16.3 Questions decided by majority

Questions arising at any meeting duly convened at which a quorum is present, will be decided by a majority of the votes of the Directors present. The Chair has a casting vote.

CARRIED (F: 83, A: 0) 23. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that Clause 17.2 (b) – Minutes be

amended as follows: 17.2 Minutes

(b) In complying with clause 17.2(a) the Company Secretary may, with the consent of the Directors, delegate the role of drafting minutes of meetings to another person. but must sign-off on all such records of Company meetings.

CARRIED (F: 85, A: 0) 24. MOVED: the Board of Directors Seconded: by the Board of Directors that Clause 21.7 (b) – Auditor be

amended as follows:

21.7 Auditor

(b) The Company must comply with the requirements of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 (NSW) concerning audit of the Company by the New South Wales Auditor-General.

CARRIED (F: 85, A: 0) The President declared the meeting closed at 10.33am.




NEW SOUTH WALES NETBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER COUNCIL MEETING

HELD ON SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2014

AT THE DOOLEY’S CLUB, JOHN STREET, LIDCOMBE Present: Present: Directors: W. Archer AM, C. Murphy, R. Havrlant, R. Watson, J. Bothwell, C. McCormack, C. Campbell (CEO) Delegates: J. Gates (Armidale) K. McMahon (Armidale) L. Hill (Bankstown) S. McDonald (Bankstown) J. Pike (Baulkham Hills) L. Cunico (Baulkham Hills) K. Booth (Blacktown) D. Thrift (Blue Mountains)

J. Walker (Blue Mountains) M. Burke (Brunswick Byron) J. Bazley (Camden) B. Berry (Camden) S. Connolly (Campbelltown) A. Stewart (Campbelltown) G. Geyer (Charlestown) G. Mayers (Charlestown) J. Occhiuto (City of Sydney) J. Wiseman (Coffs Harbour) C. Wilkinson) Coffs Harbour) J. Watt (Eastwood Ryde) D. Bills (Eastwood Ryde) J. Webster (Grafton) J. Small (Gunnedah) T. Sutcliffe (Gunnedah) K. Austin (Hastings Valley) L. Turner (Hawkesbury) V. Turner (Hawkesbury) L. Burgess OAM (Hills) D. Elvy (Illawarra) L. Szakacs (Illawarra) K. Halcrow (Inner West) L. Blackmore (Inner West) T. Beedles (Kiama) J. Godfrey (Kiama) A. Margalit (Ku-Ring-Gai) C. Rollinson (Ku-Ring-Gai) B. Dew OAM (Lismore) C. Marsh (Lismore) E. Lawler (Liverpool) K. Whiteley (Liverpool) D. Hodson (Lower Clarence) E. Hayes (Lower Clarence) K. Lambley (Macleay) J. Fullford (Maitland) B. Bird (Maitland) H. Dean (Manly Warringah) M. Hauser (Manly Warringah) C. O’Donnell (Mt Druitt) C. Young (Mt Druitt) G. Urquhart (Nelson Bay) A. Saunders OAM (Newcastle) E. Monaghan (Newcastle) J. Gage (Northern Suburbs) T. Field (Northern Suburbs) P. Wilson (Orange) S. Wilson (Orange) L. Welfare (Parramatta Auburn) T. Mann (Penrith) J. Ebelt (Penrith) M. Archer (Port Stephens) M. Kelly (Randwick) C. Hicks (Randwick) K. Rembisz (Shoalhaven) W. Klein (Shoalhaven) M. Caddies (Singleton) L. Mina (St George) H. Andrews (St George) M. Bettini (Sutherland) V. Morris (Sutherland) D. Lockwood (Tamworth) K. Sweeney (Tamworth) L. Bonnett (Taree) M. Allen (Westlakes) M. Chilvers (Westlakes) M. McRae (Woy Woy) M. Thoms (Woy Woy) C. Miles (Wyong) F. Passmore (Wyong)

Life Members: L. Quinn OAM A. Doring OAM




N. Matthews OAM Observers: J. Addison (Wyong) S. Crompton (Lower Clarence) J. Sozou (Armidale) J. Kavanagh (Armidale) P. Burt (Westlakes) J. Jamieson (Tamworth) R. Ausling (Tamworth) M. Paterson (Northern Suburbs) J. Simpson (Hills) Returning Officer: P. Mamo The President declared the meeting open at 11 am Apologies:

J. Hahn (Director) C. Feldmanis (Director) C. McCormack (Director) M. O’Callaghan (Baulkham Hills) G. Byrne (Campbelltown) D. Pascoe (Charlestown) S. Dawes (City of Sydney) N. Wilson (Coffs Harbour) K. Thornborough (Coffs Harbour) M. Latham (Eastwood/Ryde) B. Iris (Fairfield) S. Gribble (Gosford) J. Myers (Gosford) T. Chalk (Hawkesbury) V. Bertenshaw (Hawkesbury) J. Thompson (Hills) J. Gillett (Penrith) B. Olsen (Penrith) J. Sibbald (Penrith) G. Walker (Penrith) N. Lowe (Ulladulla) R. Butler (Ulladulla) K. Robinson (Ulladulla) S. Hughes (Ulladulla) B. Long (Life Member) M. Corbett (Life Member) M. Boyle (Life Member

(a) Apologies

MOVED: Baulkham Hills Seconded: Hawkesbury that apologies for the Extra Ordinary General Meeting of Council also be accepted for Council meeting CARRIED

Announcements W. Archer AM (President)

• Sadly, past President and Life Member Audrey Davis OAM, has passed away, our condolences have been extended to her family.

• We have also lost Helen Atzemis who was a hardworking member through her work with grading and bench duties. Our condolences have been extended to her family.

• Carole Sykes, Hall of Fame member, has been seriously ill but I am very pleased to be able to say that she has returned home from hospital and is starting to make some progress with her recovery.

• Mo’onia Gerrard has had a baby boy, Francis; Selina Hornibrook has had her third boy Kobi and our best wishes have been extended to both new mums.

• Bronwen Adams received her AA badge whilst Tara Warner received her IUA umpiring badge. • Georgia Addy received her National A Umpiring badge. • Sharon Kelly, Rachael Ayre, Michelle Phippard and Clare McCabe umpired at the Commonwealth Games in

Glasgow.




• Sharon Kelly umpired her 100th Test match and was again appointed to the ANZ Championship Grand Final. • Courtney Harrington, Emma Davey, Hayley Burgess, Bronwen Adams, Tara Warner and Clare McCabe were

appointed to ANL pool of umpires. • Our 17’s finished as Runners Up and our 19’s finished 5th at National Championships. • The NSW Waratahs finished fourth in the ANL with the NSW Blues finishing 8th. • Our Marie Little OAM Shield team finished Runners Up • NSW Swifts finished 4th. • Under the Netball Centre of Excellence Specialist Camps held at the AIS the following athletes attended –

Kristiana Manu’a, Kristine Brice, Prudence Ellis, Mikayla Upton, Verity Simmons, Maddie Hay and Gabi Simpson.

• Judy Burns and Karen Wilson received their Bench Officials accreditation. • Helen Andrews, Ruth Havrlant, Samantha Dawes, Yvonne Richardson, Lynn Quinn and Janet Bothwell were

appointed Bench Officials across the Sydney and Canberra tests. • Hayley Burgess and Bronwen Adams attended the Asian Netball Championships. • Amber Cross, Adele Caesar, Marjorie Parr, Therri Ellison, Gima Crowdy, Megan Anderson, Sonia Mkoloma,

Mo’onia Gerrard, Rosemary Clarke and Jennifer Wright all received their Advanced Coaching Accreditation. • Kristine Brice, Taylah Davies, Kristiana Manu’a and Kimberley Ravaillion were selected into the U21’s

Australian squad. • Toni Anderson, Maddie Hay, Tanisha Stanton, Lauren Yager and Billie Gurr were selected into the 19U

Australian squad. • Keira Austin, Prudence Ellis, Kirra Jones, Kristen Kessler, Lauren Moore, Claire O’Brien, Amy Parmenter and

Cassandra Radford were selected into the 17U Australian squad.

MOVED: Grafton Seconded: Port Stephens for suspension of standing orders. CARRIED

Presentation: My Netball

Nicholas Goodman – IT Manager, Netball Australia and Peter Macaulay – Director Product Development, Interact Sport Delegate’s questions/comments to the presenters included: • Multiple delegates expressed high level of dissatisfaction with the software’s function and

performance. • Lack of afterhours help desk which is peak time for Netball. • More man hours and higher IT skills required to input data than previous systems. • Platform instability/outages during peak times. • MyNetball app functionality on both Ipad and android. • Alternate sponsor ads on Association’s own site (not necessarily in the info buttons which are

below the current generic advertisement). • Scores input is very laborious in number of keystrokes. • System always defaults to SL1 in SL, which is laborious if you are always looking at SL8, can this

have option to open at last search? • Online Education currently restricts to single email address. MyNetball portal will enable

multiple usernames/passwords utilising the same email address but, if password is reset, all users on that email address will have password reset.




• Provisions for export of data to manual/paper forms, for Associations where internet access is unreliable?

• When inputting registration details there are custom fields but data in those fields cannot be downloaded.

MOVED: Hawkesbury Seconded: Grafton for a resumption of standing orders.

CARRIED

(b) Confirmation of the minutes of the Council meeting held on Saturday 29 March 2014

MOVED: Liverpool Seconded: Blue Mountains that the minutes of the Council meeting of 29 March 2014 be accepted. CARRIED

(c) Business arising from the minutes of the Council meeting held on Saturday 29 March 2014

Discussion: • Campbelltown: Camden had requested at last meeting if the Fair Trading presentation could be

made available to Associations – has it been distributed? o W. Archer (President): Will check. Will distribute (if not already) and apologies if not already

sent. (d) Notices of Motion

(i) Changes to Rules for Championships & Competitions

The proposed Rule changes below have been put forward in consultation with the Netball NSW Rules Review Panel as well as the Netball NSW Board.

1. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that the word

District be removed from the entire document. CARRIED

2. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 4 of the

Grading Procedure – Region 1 State League be amended as follows:

4. An District Association is permitted to have one team only in each a division of State League. CARRIED


Grading Procedure – Region 1 State League be amended as follows:

9. a.) Where a player’s name appears on more than one team entry form the player will be contacted by Netball NSW personnel prior to grading and the player must then immediately nominate the District Association that they will be playing with. The District Associations concerned will be advised accordingly. The Association not nominated by the player will be given 48 hours from the time of advice to replace the player without penalty.




b.) Where a player’s name is removed from a team entry form by Netball NSW personnel prior to grading the Associations concerned will be advised accordingly. The Association will be given 48 hours from the time of advice to replace the player without penalty.

c.) Where a player’s name is removed from a team entry form by Netball NSW personnel

prior to grading Associations will be given 48 hours to replace the player concerned. Associations will be allowed to move one player up from lower divisions to replace the removed player. Associations will be allowed to nominate one (1) player (per player removed by Netball NSW personnel) who was not on the original entry forms. Grading will then be completed after this time.

CARRIED

4. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 10 of the Grading Procedure – Region 1 State League be amended as follows:

10. District Associations are permitted to register only one (1) import player into the Waratah

Cup Division 1 competition. An import player is defined as a player who is registered in a Tasman Trophy team in the current year or an international (non Australian citizen) player who has played at the international level in an Open competition within the previous calendar year. An import player can only be registered in the Waratah Cup competition.

CARRIED


17. Subject to Clauses 154 and 165, grading will be based on the seven (7) players with the

highest player status. District Associations with teams who retain five (5) players from the previous year will receive a bonus of six (6) grading points which will be added to that team(s) accumulated status points used for the purpose of grading. In this circumstance, five (5) players from the previous year will be included in the teams accumulated status points.

CARRIED


21. Where two or more teams have equal status points the grading priority will be determined by

which team has the most players from a same team in the previous season. If teams are still equal grading will be determined by the final finishing position of the teams in the previous year. Where two teams have equal status points and played in different divisions in the previous year or did not compete in any division in the previous year the grading priority will be determined by the team that played in the higher division.

NB: For the purpose of Clause 210, ladder positions will be based on the team that the majority of the current team played in in the previous year, noting that this may not be their current association.

CARRIED





25. On completion of final grading all official team entries together with player status will be

updated on the Netball NSW player database and maintained by the Netball NSW office. The database is only available to Netball NSW staff, the Grading Panel and the Appeals Tribunal.

CARRIED

8. MOVED: Newcastle Seconded: Grafton that the proposed amendment 8, changes to Rule 26 of the Grading Procedure – Regional 1 State League, be modified by the removal of the word “subsequent” and substituted with word “consecutive”.

CARRIED

MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 26 of the Grading Procedure – Region 1 State League be amended as follows:

26. The player status details as identified in Rule 232 will remain on the Netball NSW website for

two consecutive years after the completion of the current competition.

CARRIED

9. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 5 of the Playing Rules for Region 1 State League Competitions be amended as follows:

5. Each team is to provide up to two (2) approved scorers/timekeepers who have completed the

IFNA INF Bench Officials Workshop according to the draw. District Associations shall provide an approved stopwatch. Where an District Association fails to provide the appropriate number of approved scorers/timekeepers a fine of $50.00 will be imposed. Netball NSW will remove any person who has not completed the IFNA INF Bench Officials Workshop from the bench and a fine of $50.00 will be imposed on the offending District Association.

CARRIED

10. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that the following clause be inserted into the Playing Rules for Region 1 State League Competitions be amended as follows:

7. Each team will be allowed a maximum of 2 forfeits throughout the competition without

penalty. On the 3rd occasion the forfeiting team’s association will be fined $500.00. Each subsequent forfeit, the fine will increase by $100.00. A team who withdraws from the competition after the commencement will be classed as forfeiting each match after this date. Extenuating circumstances may be considered at the complete discretion of NNSW

CARRIED





198. Players may play up to two (2) matches in any given week subject to the following conditions:

a) Games must be in alternate time slots if played on the same night b) One game must be in the team in which the player is registered c) Additional game must be in a higher graded team from the same association as the

player is currently registered for A player may participate in a maximum of two matches per week provided that they play

either in the team in which they are registered or in teams in higher divisions. At all times the player must play with the District Association with which they are registered. A playing week is deemed to be from Wednesday to Tuesday.

CARRIED


2019. Where a player plays five (5) matches games in a division higher than that originally graded,

on playing her fifth game in the same higher graded team, the player will remain in that higher graded team for the remainder of the season. season and cannot then participate in any other game in any higher graded division for the remainder of the season. Players must have played a minimum of five (5) games in their original team and division to be eligible to play their fifth game in a higher graded team. A player may only be a member of a team in a maximum of two divisions in one season. Once a player becomes a member of the higher graded team, the player may be borrowed by a team in a higher grade than this team, but only a maximum of 4 times.

CARRIED

13. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 1 (i), (ii) of the Grading Procedure for Regions 2 -8 State League/Inter District Competitions be amended as follows:

1. The format for the competitions shall be divisional. Up to eight (8) divisions shall be used as

required, according to the number of entries received. Teams will be graded into Divisions based on two age classifications.

(i) Open Divisions(s) – with a minimum age of 1516 years as at the 31st December in the

year of play. Netball NSW can use discretion in extenuating circumstances. (ii) 17 and Under – for players who have not attained the age of eighteen (18) years as at

December 31 in the year of play. With a minimum age of 1415 years as at the 31st December in the year of play

Discussion: • Hastings: Why lowering the age, what is thought process?

o Nathan Walker (Competitions Coordinator): Regional Coordinators put forward this amendment as they didn’t have enough 14/15 players to get competition running.




o L. Quinn OAM: Clarification this only refers to Region 2 – 8, does not refer to metropolitan, this decision is to support regions with smaller numbers.

• Newcastle: Against the age being altered. Each region functions differently – to tie it up so tight will prevent some teams from playing, speak against age being altered. If this change is necessary for some regions, then suggest to add the words “if possible” to the motion.

• Shoalhaven: Concerned about 13 year olds playing with much older players (physical disparity). • Manly: Concerned on age factor. There was a great deal of discussion when State League put

age back to 16. • Manly: We were given suggestions from Regional Coordinators 2 – 8 so that is the source of

change. Panel thought that as we are not those regions we should carefully consider Regional Coordinators recommendations.

o N Horton (General Manager- Sport Development): Request came from Regional Coordinators so that competitions can run in Regions 2 - 8.

• Port Stephens: There is difficulty for small Associations to field a full team. In promoting our sport in our local region a State League team is a great incentive. Considerable duty of care and common sense is utilised when considering players and teams.

CARRIED

14. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 9 of the Playing Rules for Regions 2 -8 State League and Inter District Competitions be amended as follows:

9. Players need to have played two (2) matches with the relevant team, to qualify for finals

series in single round (ie. each team plays each other once) competitions. Exemption to this rule will be granted where Associations are able to provide a medical certificate outlining a players reasoning for not meeting this match requirement.

CARRIED

15. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 10 of the Playing Rules for Regions 2 -8 State League and Inter District Competitions be amended as follows:

10. If double or more rounds are played (ie. teams play each other twice or more), players must

have played at least three (3) games to be eligible for the finals series. Exemption to this rule will be granted where Associations are able to provide a medical certificate outlining a players reasoning for not meeting this match requirement.

CARRIED

16. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 13a of the Playing Rules for Regions 2 -8 State League and Inter District Competitions be amended as follows:

34. Umpires

(a) One non-playing badged umpire for each team entered plus one additional non-playing badged umpire per District Association, per day (ie. an Association entering two (2) teams must supply a minimum of three (3) umpires per day) Each District Association is to provide a National badged umpire or other approved umpire for each team entered per day. Upon request from the Regional Coordinator a District Association may need to




supply one umpire per team plus one additional umpire per District/League Association; per day (i.e an Association entering two (2) teams must supply a minimum of three (3) umpires per day).

CARRIED 17. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 4 of the

Grading Procedure for Region 1 – Night Inter District be amended as follows:

4. A maximum of ten (10) teams and a minimum of six (6) teams will be graded in each division of NID. Teams who are unable to be graded into a division will be balloted out.

CARRIED

18. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that the following rule be inserted to the Grading Procedure for Region 1 – Night Inter District be amended as follows:

8. a.) Where a player’s name appears on more than one team entry form the player will be

contacted by Netball NSW personnel prior to grading and the player must then immediately nominate the Association that they will be playing with. The Associations concerned will be advised accordingly. The Association not nominated by the player will be given 48 hours from the time of advice to replace the player without penalty.

b.) Where a player’s name is removed from a team entry form by Netball NSW personnel prior to grading the Associations concerned will be advised accordingly. The Association will be given 48 hours from the time of advice to replace the player without penalty.

c.) Associations will be given 48 hours to replace the player concerned. Associations will be

allowed to move a single player up from lower divisions to fill this space. Associations will be allowed to nominate one (1) player (per player removed by Netball NSW personnel) who was not on the original entry forms.

CARRIED

19. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that the following

rule be inserted into the Playing Rules for Region 1 – Night Inter District be amended as follows:

5. Each team will be allowed a maximum of 2 forfeits throughout the competition without penalty. On the 3rd occasion the forfeiting team will be fined $100.00. Each subsequent forfeit the fine will increase by $100.00. A team who withdraws from the competition after the commencement will be classed as forfeiting each match after this date.

CARRIED


Playing Rules for Region 1 – Night Inter District be amended as follows:

65. Players may play up to two (2) matches inon any given night week subject to the following conditions:

a) Games must be in alternate time slots if played on the same night b) One game must be in the team in which the player is registered




c) Additional game must be in a higher graded team from the same association as the player is currently registered for

CARRIED

21. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 12 of the Playing Rules for Region 1 – Night Inter District be amended as follows:

132. Late registrations are to be submitted on the appropriate form by an Association official to

Netball NSW prior to the commencement of the match in which they are to play. The player must be a registered member of Netball NSW or relevant State or Territory.Late registrations are to be submitted on the appropriate form by a District Association official to Netball NSW prior to the commencement of the match in which they are to play.

CARRIED


Playing Rules for Region 1 – Night Inter District be amended as follows:

265. A score sheet having been signed by both captains and umpires and lodged with the relevant official will not be returned to any team for any correction. No disputes will be entered into regarding score sheets.

CARRIED

23. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 9a of the Grading Procedures for State Age Championships be amended as follows:

9. a) For the 12 years age division, the District/League Association can make a

recommendation as to the preferred division for participation. Where it is not possible to place an District Association in the Division requested the procedures as detailed in Rule 98 b) will be applied.

CARRIED

24. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 12 of the Grading Procedures for State Age Championships be amended as follows:

12. Where a team did not enter in the previous year’s State Age, the District Association can

make a recommendation as to the preferred division for participation but the final grading decision will be made by Netball NSW. The District Association recommendation is to be by written submission detailing the reasons for recommending placement in a particular division. This final decision by Netball NSW is non-appealable.

CARRIED

25. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 2 (d) of the Playing Rules for State Age Championships be amended as follows:

2. Umpires

(d) At the time of lodging team nominations the Association is to provide the appropriate

number of qualified umpires for the duration of the competition. This is to be on the lodged on the official form with umpires names and current qualifications.At the time of




lodging team nominations the District Association is to certify that they will provide the appropriate number of qualified umpires for the duration of State Age.

Fourteen days (14) days prior to the competition, umpires names and current qualification are to be confirmed by all Associations. Where umpire nominations are not confirmed by this date the Association will be fined $500.00 and must nominate umpires as per Rule 2 (a) within 24 hours of notification of $500.00 fine. Four weeks (4) weeks prior to State Age, umpires names and current qualification are to be confirmed. Where umpire nominations are not received by this date the District Association will be fined $500.00 and must nominate umpires as per Rule 2 (a) within 24 hours of notification of $500.00 fine. District Associations, withdrawing umpires after the confirmation date will be fined $200.00 per umpire withdrawn unless a medical certificate is produced that certifies the umpire’s unavailability due to illness or injury or other extenuating circumstances. If an umpire is not replaced with an equivalent badged umpire a further fine of $200.00 is enforced.

Where an umpire withdraws on the day for other than medical reasons or other extenuating circumstances, or does not show that District Association will incur a fine of $200.00 per allocation per day.

CARRIED

26. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 3 of the Playing Rules for State Age Championships be amended as follows:

3. General

(r) If, in the opinion of Netball NSW games are unable to be played due to severe inclement weather or adverse court conditions, each team fixtured to play will be awarded one (1) point. No points will be awarded for teams having the Bye.

(w) No venue will be considered to host an event unless all necessary facilities are in place. (x) Netball NSW will determine the suitability of venues to host a division of the

Championships having regard to the total operational environment as detailed in the Netball NSW State Events Checklist.

CARRIED

27. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 26 of the Grading Procedures for State Championships be amended as follows:

7. Grading shall proceed on the teams final placing from the previous year’s State results.

Where a team did not enter in the previous year’s State, or where an District Association loses its points/placing, the District Association can make a recommendation as to the preferred division for participation but the final grading decision will be made by Netball NSW. The District Association recommendation is to be by written submission detailing the reasons for recommendation placement in a particular division. This final decision by Netball NSW is non-appealable.

CARRIED




28. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 2 (d) of the Playing Rules for State Championships be amended as follows:

2. Umpires

(d) At the time of lodging team nominations the Association is to provide the appropriate number of qualified umpires for the duration of the competition. This is to be on the lodged on the official form with umpires names and current qualificationsAt the time of lodging team nominations the District Association is to certify that they will provide the appropriate number of qualified umpires for the duration of the competition.

Fourteen days (14) days prior to the competition, umpires names and current qualification are to be confirmed by all Associations. Where umpire nominations are not confirmed by this date the Association will be fined $500.00 and must nominate umpires as per Rule 2 (a) within 24 hours of notification of $500.00 fine. Four weeks (4) weeks prior to the competition, umpires names and current qualification are to be confirmed. Where umpire nominations are not received by this date the District Association will be fined $500.00 and must nominate umpires as per Rule 2 (a) within 24 hours of notification of $500.00 fine. DistrictsAssociations, withdrawing umpires after the confirmation date will be fined $200.00 per umpire withdrawn unless a medical certificate is produced that certifies the umpire’s unavailability due to illness or injury or other extenuating circumstances. If an umpire is not replaced with an equivalent badged umpire a further fine of $200.00 is enforced. Where an umpire withdraws on the day for other than medical reasons or other extenuating circumstances, or does not show that District Association will incur a fine of $200.00 per allocation per day.

Discussion: • Port Stephens: What impact will this have on staff with notification of umpires reducing from

four to two weeks? o Nathan Walker (Competitions Coordinator): Will manage, can still change the name of an

umpire up to 14 days prior to competition. • Hawkesbury: Amendment is self defeating as an Association could put five umpires on then

substitute. o W. Archer: Has always been the case that replacement umpires must be the same level - if you

name a National B then replace them, they must be replaced with a National B. • Query raised – we receive requests from country Associations to provide an umpire, and these

requests come in the day before the 14 day deadline. Causes logistical issue to comply in timeframe.

o Nathan Walker (Competitions Coordinator): This amendment request has come from Umpires group.

CARRIED

29. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 3 (q) of the Playing Rules for State Championships be amended as follows:

3. General




(q) If, in the opinion of Netball NSW games are unable to be completed or played due to severe inclement weather or adverse court conditions, each team fixtured to play will be awarded one (1) point. No points will be awarded for the Bye.

CARRIED


Guidelines for Conduct of Association Carnivals be amended as follows:

4. District Associations should apply the following rules:

(a) (i) players must be registered members of Netball NSW. (any player not registered with Netball NSW does not have any insurance cover under the Netball NSW policy.

(ii) players should wear the registered uniform of their District Association or club (iii) positional patches are to be worn (iv) all umpires should wear white or playing uniform (v) each team should supply a scorer and an umpire, preferably badged

CARRIED

31. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 7 of the Guidelines for Conduct of Association Carnivals be amended as follows:

7. Age Groups

(a) Senior Players shall have reached the age of 18 years at December 31 in the year of play.

(b) Junior Players 11 to 17 years of age as at December 31 in the year of play. (c) NettaNetSetGo Players under 11 years of age as at December 31 in the year of play.

Discussion: • Newcastle: Regarding the ages of these particular groups – often teams use carnivals as a very

social activity, is a penalty in place if these age groups are not enforced, or is it just desirable? o W. Archer: It is a guideline, and as an Association you would use common sense in applying

guidelines. CARRIED

32. MOVED: L. Quinn OAM Seconded: J. Hauser (on behalf of the Rules Review Panel) that Rule 11 of the Guidelines for Conduct of Association Carnivals be amended as follows:

11. Forfeits

(a) District Associations entering teams that forfeit or withdraw after fixtures have been arranged, may be liable for a fine of up to $50 per team, such fine shall be paid to the District Association conducting the carnival within seven (7) days of receipt of the account, provided the account is forwarded to the offending district association within twenty one (21) days of the date of the carnival. However, the host District Association




will be entitled to charge a $100 fine on any team which does not appear on the day of the carnival. such fine shall be paid to the Association conducting the carnival within seven (7) days of receipt of the account, provided the account is forwarded to the offending association within twenty one (21) days of the date of the carnival. Notification of such fine to be forwarded to that team’s District Association within twenty one (21) days of date of carnival.

CARRIED

N. Matthews OAM (Life Member): Expressed thanks to Jane Hauser and Lyn Quinn for their dedicated work on the Rules Panel. W. Archer: Endorsed these thanks and extended thanks also to other the panel members Debra Hanson, Jen Wright, Nathan Walker, Carol Murphy and Ruth Havrlant.

(e) Elections

Nil

(f) Correspondence Correspondence for the preceding period, both hardcopy and email, was tabled and available for the meeting. MOVED: Camden Seconded: Grafton that correspondence for the preceding period, both hardcopy and email, be accepted CARRIED

(g) Business arising from Correspondence

Nil (h) Applications for Membership

Nil (i) Reports: Board of Directors

Presentations NNSW’s new logos were introduced by Tristan Prosser-Shaw (General Manager – Commercial & Communications) Vision 2015 (Strategic Priorities Update) – Janet Bothwell (Director) Reviewed performance against 2015 Vision’s strategic priorities, values, strategic pillars & milestones. Detailed 2014 achievements, venue targets and sponsorship targets, and the need to develop a 2020 plan. President discussed the Board of Directors report, highlighting the following: • Netball Central Open Day to be held in 2015 - encourage your members to see the new home of netball

in NSW. • SkyNews NZ inspected Netball Central, was not aired on TV in Australia but is available NNSW website. • NNSW 2015 membership fees




• Reminded Associations to source policies from website, not from earlier printouts as they could be out of date.

• Venue for 2015 Masters has not yet been announced due to Netball Australia’s pending review of competition structures.

MOVED: Grafton Seconded: Inner West for the adoption of the Board of Directors Report

CARRIED Reports: Finance Mike Anderson reviewed the financial reports, highlighting the results and that a number of reporting anomalies and variances have been caused by the move from cash accounting basis to accrual accounting basis. President called for questions/discussion on the Finance Report. Discussion: • St George: Why have administration expenses dropped in budget for 2015?

o M. Anderson (General Manager – Corporate Services): Wages which had formerly been in administration have now been allocated across relevant departments.

• St George: Can actual wages be reported against budget. (by department if necessary) o M. Anderson: Year-end figures are usually reported against prior year, not budget. Will take

question on notice and take it up with our auditors, KPMG. o C. Campbell (CEO): Salaries and wages have never all been included in one account. Salary and

wages in administration did not represent total wages of NNSW. Portioning the salaries to relevant work areas gives greater reportability and more transparency.

• Sutherland: Budget – are you changing any ways of reporting from this year to next? Request to put some notes on budget to say what categories have moved and to where. o M. Anderson: Yes, changes to reporting such as wages. New venue has necessitated some changes

to reporting, not many overall. • Sutherland: Capitation fees increased by 21%.

o M. Anderson: change is largely due to reporting changes – now showing gross capitation fee to Netball Australia (previously net capitation fee was shown on balance sheet). Following discussion with auditor we have made this change.

o CEO: Timeline is difficult at this time of year, to get budget completed, presented to Board and out to Council in time for this meeting.

• Sutherland: Competitions and Events expenses for 2015 increased by about $70,000, despite having less income – why shortfall? o M. Anderson: Conference is large portion of the Competitions and Events expenses, also now the

inclusion of wages, inclusion of Stage Age and State Championships. o M. Anderson: High Performance also now includes high percentage of wages, but also includes

uniforms etc. • Eastwood/Ryde, Manly, Randwick, Sutherland, Kuringai, Camden and Northern Suburbs: variously

noted the need to have fees for State League set soon for their own budgeting purposes, requested estimate and schedule for State League fees and comment on last year’s substantial rise to Night InterDistrict fees. Also requested details of parking and entry fees to be charged at Homebush/Netball Central. Disappointed that competitors would also have to pay entry fee. Do players in World Cup pay entry fee to Netball Central?




o M. Anderson, CEO and W. Archer variously replied: Unable to put a firm proposal to this meeting today for State League fees and Netball Central entry fees and parking, fully understand the constraints this is placing on Associations’ budgeting but don’t wish to make an estimate and get it wrong. Working really hard to put our case to SOPA about parking to get the best scenario for everyone – not our intention for a $25 parking fee. CEO gave commitment to provide details of fees by end of November (with or without parking fees). Night Inter-District fees went up substantially last year because they had fallen so far behind. Entry fee to Netball Central applies to all – players, officials and spectators, this is the price of a world-class venue. A number of events already have entry fees. Entry fee determination is not affected by parking fee. Higher level agreements are in place for Netball World Cup which are venue hire agreements for the groups utilising the courts. Netball Australia would pay the hire fee for World Cup.

• Sutherland: would have expected NNSW to propose an increase in State League as the cost to put a player into State League (about $80) does not equate to NNSW’s cost (about $150). o W. Archer: Comment noted and appreciated. We are well aware of difficulty around fee increases.

Also mindful that timing of costs and fees is impacting on Associations but we are seeking the optimal outcome.

MOVED: Tamworth Seconded: N. Matthews OAM for the adoption of the Finance Report

CARRIED MOVED: Tamworth Seconded: Baulkham Hills for the suspension of Standing Orders.

CARRIED Presentations Let’s Play Netball –Rebecca Trbojevich (Communications Manager) Presented the range of promotional material available including website video downloads, web tiles, posters & flyers being distributed and available as soft copies. Working with Children – Sonia Gouveia (Association Development/Membership Manager) Explained the new Working with Children Check process required by law, demonstrated the website and detailed some of the relevant exceptions/exemptions applicable to netball. Detailed the Club’s/Association’s responsibilities to verify all individuals and keep records. Copy of this presentation available on NNSW website. MOVED: Bankstown Seconded: Macleay for the resumption of Standing Orders.

CARRIED Reports: CEO’s Operational Report • We would like to commend CEO and staff on comprehensive work in report – it is “absolutely

awesome” MOVED: Mt Druitt Seconded: Hawkesbury for the adoption of the CEO’s Report

CARRIED




(j) Any Other Reports Appeals Report MOVED: Sutherland Seconded: Orange for the adoption of the Appeals Report

CARRIED (k) General Business

• Historical Committee update – 40 boxes catalogued and assembled in the Anne Clark Centre. 200 boxes were stored offsite, 90 of which were outside the statute of limitations, but contained significant historical treasures. Thanks to NNSW for preservation training provided. Call for any members who have, or know of, further historic netball records to get in touch with Historical Committee. Netball Central will give us opportunity to display items dynamically.

• Tamworth: Carnival calendar, please have all age and mixed on 2 August. Not rep carnivals on 25 April. (Nathan Walker to review).

• Camden: Will Bench Officials course be held next year? o N. Horton (General Manager – Sport Development) - waiting for Netball Australia advice, confident

that Netball Australia will run it, but NNSW can cope with contingency if they don’t. • Newcastle: Page 24 – proposed fees were not covered, needs a separate motion.

o W. Archer: After calling for discussion on the Finance Report, which included the proposed fees, a motion accepting the Finance Report was passed. Happy to call for a separate motion.

MOVED Newcastle Seconded L. Quinn (Life Member) that the proposed fees for 2015, as detailed in the Finance Report, be accepted.

CARRIED • Baulkham Hills: next year will be celebrating 40 years • Inner West: next year celebrating 50 years. • Hastings: coaching and umpiring education weekend a great success. • Hastings: 21s Region 7 State League participated in inter-regional competition. Our State League

finishes in May, so players were cold, but so much value in learning from inter regional. Thanks to NNSW/Nicole. Congratulations to Newcastle who won the inter-regional competition

• Hastings sent 4 teams and coach to Masters – they had the best time, thank you Shoalhaven Association, thanks also to Gail Eckert, Nathan Walker and Tristan Prosser-Shaw.

• Shoalhaven: thank you all for attending Masters, everyone had a great time. • Campbelltown: Had visit from Netball Australia and Gemba – who are going around viewing netball

complexes in Sydney. • Port Macquarie: New online course for Umpiring 1. • Coffs Harbour: have received funding to resurface courts. • Camden: celebrating 50 years. • Manly: Has won Australia Post One Netball Community Award for our All Abilities program. Also

celebrating 50 years next year • President extended best wishes to all for Christmas, best wishes also for Janet Bothwell and her fiancé

getting married in mid-November. Meeting closed 2.55pm




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BUSINESS ARISING OF CORRESPONDENCE

There are no items of correspondence for this meeting however the register for the last period will be tabled. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP

There have been no Applications for Membership received. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NOTICES OF MOTION

There have been no notices of motion received. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

REPORTS

• Pages 31 to 32 Board of Directors Report • Pages 33 to 35 Finance Report • Pages 36 to 55 CEO’s Report • Page 56 Appeals Tribunal Report

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Board of Directors Report Netball Central The Board are delighted to have formally opened Netball Central on Friday 6 February by The Honourable Stuart Ayres MP, Minister for Sport & Recreation and Police & Emergency Services and Craig Laundy, Federal Minister for Reid. The impact of this opening has been substantial with people coming to the centre for the first time. Strategic Planning – Vision 2020 As the current Netball NSW Strategic Plan is nearing completion a schedule has been established for planning commencing on the Project Vision 2020. This will commence at the March Council Meeting with our Association representatives with other sessions planned for internal and external stakeholders. It is anticipated that this will be finalised and presented at the November Council Meeting. HP Pathway Review Netball Australia has provided further information on the review of the HP Pathway. The Review will be discussed in greater detail at the May Strategic Forum on 2 May 2015. Appointed Panels for 2014 Following the call for expressions of interest from members the Board has appointed the following Panels for 2015: Anne Clark Service Award Panel Cathy Aird Lynette Burgess OAM Margaret Cliff Beverley Dew OAM Neita Matthews OAM Bench Operating Panel Helen Andrews Ruth Havrlant Lynette Quinn OAM Yvonne Richardson Dianne Ward Coaches Advisory Panel Amber Cross Peter Havrlant Jaqua Heddle Charlotte Siddle Historical and Archiving Panel Lynette Burgess OAM Beverley Dew OAM Marie Kelly Rhonda Kimble Neita Matthews OAM

Mentoring and Coaching Umpire Panel Maureen Boyle Sharon Kelly Clare McCabe Tara Warner

Umpire Allocations Panel (State League Region 1) Jason Baker Alison Gill Alan Melville Maureen Stephenson Umpire Operating Panel Jason Baker Helen Dolbel Allison Gill Kate Howard Rachel Hughes Rebecca McKinnon Alan Melville Stewart Ting



Board of Directors Report Premier League 2016 There have been 8 (eight) provisional licences granted following the presentations of applications received from the interested parties. These groups have until 31 March 2015 to meet any further requirements requested by the Premier League Commission. The scheduling of the competition in 2016 is subject to the finalisation of the Netball Australia High Performance Competition Pathway. It is envisaged that there will be a full announcement of successful licensees along with competition details in April 2015. Competition Review The Board undertook late last year a complete review of our competition structure. This involved an independent survey of participating Associations at the 2014 State Championships and an independent review process, part of which was to contact our stakeholders to ascertain their views on the current competition structure and possible changes to that structure. This Review Report was presented to the Board for consideration at its December Board meeting. All of this information has been taken into account with the Board putting forward a new competition structure for the Council’s consideration. The new structure will be discussed further into the Agenda. Policies Updated The following policies have been reviewed and updated by the Netball NSW Board and are available for download from the Netball NSW website:

• Netball NSW Anti-Doping Policy • Netball NSW Anti-Discrimination, Bullying and Harassment Policy • Netball NSW Cyber Safety Policy • Netball NSW Photography Policy • Netball NSW Pregnancy Policy • Netball NSW Election and Postal Voting Policy • Netball NSW Volunteer Recognition and Awards Policy • Netball NSW Affiliation and Membership Policy


Finance Report


Finance Report For Council Meeting 21st March 2015

The January 2015 balance sheet (statement of financial position) for Netball NSW shows a total net equity of $35,826,416 and a trading profit of $81,823 year to date. The 2015 budget is for a year end net profit of $4,236 before depreciation (prior year $32,392,891, which includes the recognition of the grant and related revenue for Netball Central). An updated finance report will be distributed on the day of the Council Meeting (21 March 2015) when the 2014 external financial audit has been completed and the February financial report will be available. Membership count as at the 31st January 2015 9,486 members (count as at 31st January 2014 was 3,807). Netball NSW Membership numbers for the 2014 year were 113,030. Carolyn Campbell Chief Executive Officer


Finance Report


The NSW Netball Association Limited

Draft January

2015 Actual YTD

2015 Full Year Budget

Subject to Audit

Prior Year 12 Mths

2014

Variance Actual YTD vs Full Year

Budget

Variance Actual YTD

vs Prior Year

Consolidated Trading Statement

By Department

YTD

31/01/2015

Revenues

Affiliation Fees 8,300 8,300 (8,300) (8,300)

Capitation Fees 323,491 4,671,967 3,881,887 (4,348,476) (3,558,397)

Interest 5,464 65,000 131,286 (59,536) (125,823)

Other Income 719 38,960 112,734 (38,241) (112,015)

Netball Central Revenues 4,246 811,771 150,577 (807,525) (146,331)

Commercial Marketing & Swifts Events 34,945 1,490,737 1,160,305 (1,455,792) (1,125,360)

Competitions & Events 548,967 705,371 (548,967) (705,371)

Sports Development Revenues 9,015 1,708,325 1,755,691 (1,699,310) (1,746,676)

Swifts Playing Department Revenues 44,750 358,000 358,000 (313,250) (313,250)

High Performance Revenues 19,546 49,364 58,404 (29,818) (38,859)

Sub-total Income 442,176 9,751,391 8,322,558 (9,309,215) (7,880,382)

Expenses

Administration Expenses 135,915 2,803,858 4,065,390 (2,667,944) (3,929,475)

Netball Central Expenses 23,629 647,847 268,150 (624,218) (244,521)

Commercial, Marketing & Swifts Events 54,313 1,616,682 646,551 (1,562,369) (592,238)

Competitions & Events 30,595 853,816 667,364 (823,221) (636,769)

Sports Development 47,436 1,826,767 1,062,215 (1,779,332) (1,014,779)

Swifts Playing Department 43,465 1,156,941 1,072,391 (1,113,476) (1,028,926)

High Peformance 25,001 841,242 319,652 (816,241) (294,651)

Sub-total Expenses 360,353 9,747,155 8,101,713 (9,386,802) (7,741,360)

Consolidated

Netball NSW

Revenues 442,176 9,751,391 8,322,558 (9,309,215) (7,880,382)

Expenses 360,353 9,747,155 8,101,713 (9,386,802) (7,741,360)

Profit / (Loss) 81,823 4,236 220,845 77,587 (139,022)

Netball Central Project P & L Items

Grant Funding and Interest 33,246,038 (33,246,038)

Netball Central Expenses 1,073,992 (1,073,992)

Department Profit / (Loss) -

-

32,172,046

- (32,172,046)

Grand Total Profit / (Loss) 81,823 4,236 32,392,891 77,587 (32,311,067)


Finance Report


THE NEW SOUTH WALES NETBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET

As at 31 January 2015

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash Assets

3,032,451

Accounts Receivable

141,420

Prepayments

81,550

3,255,420

Non-Current Assets

Fixed assets (at WDV)

33,672,559

Intangible Asset Account

25,384

Total assets

36,953,363

LIABILITIES

Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

140,087

Income in advance

785,382

Unallocated credit card transactions (4,567)

Sundry Liabilities

25,000

GST payable/(receivable) (211,349)

PAYG/FBT tax payable

88,372

Superannuation contributions payable 27,392

850,317

Non-Current Liabilities

Provision for employee entitlements 276,630

Total liabilities

1,126,947

NET ASSETS

35,826,416

EQUITY

Retained earnings

35,744,593

Current year profit/(loss)

81,823

TOTAL EQUITY

35,826,416


CEO’ Report


It is with great pleasure to present you with the following report. Netball NSW is now operating out of Netball Central at Sydney Olympic Park. ANZ Championships held the first major event on the new courts and I am pleased to report that it was a great success and the venue was enjoyed at capacity crowds each day. The NSW Swifts are well and truly into their campaign for the ANZ Championships. The first home game will be held on Sunday 15 March at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre. All State teams are also in training for the respective Nationals and I wish them all good luck in their competitions. Netball NSW has had a few staff changes since November last year: • Tony Currer has joined us as Venue Coordinator. Tony brings with him a wealth of knowledge from a venue

perspective. • Nicole Bowles has commenced her maternity leave and Brad Watt has replaced her in the Regional

Coordinator Riverina & South Coast role. • Kristy Guthrie will commence her maternity leave early March and Amy Quirk has been appointed to this role. Netball Central – Megan Simpson March 2015 The development of the Netball Central project at Sydney Olympic Park has progressed through a number of issues including: Separable Portion 1 – The Hub • Interim Certificate of Occupancy #1 granted on 28 November 2014. • Practical Completion granted on 28 November 2014.

Separable Portion 2 – remainder of the project • Interim Certificate of Occupancy #2 granted on 12 December 2014. • Practical Completion granted on 18 December 2014. • A Final Certificate of Occupancy will be granted on completion of the L3 café and receipt of the subdivision

certificate. Construction Summary • Courts 1-5:

o Completed except team seating.

• Show Court: o Completed except final connection/cabling of video/score boards.

• Hub Building:

o Completed, including the exhaust system to boiler in Level 1 plant room. o Café fit-out in progress.

• Forecourt and External Areas

o Completed except pebble drain outside the north wall of Court 1 and external signage. Design Summary • Pebble drain design finalised with SOPA. • Grates for concrete pipes being designed.



CEO Report

• Sports Centre entry canopy design under the direction of SOPA. Design Consultant Activities & Issues Further defects inspections have been conducted by all consultants and Defects Reports received for each consultant. The following site inspections have been conducted by the Consultants during the last period: Scott Carver (Architect) • Defects inspections conducted for external areas on 8 – 10 December 2014. • Defects inspection conducted on 9 and 11 December 2014. • Defects inspection of the Courts’ roof still to be conducted.

Arup (Engineer) • Electrical: final inspection conducted on 10 December 2014. • Mechanical: final inspection conducted on 9 December 2014.

LHO • Hydraulic: final inspection conducted on 9 December 2014.

Group DLA (PCA) • Separable Portion 2 completion inspection conducted on 9 December 2014.

IPP (Security) • Final inspection conducted on 11 December 2014.

TBH (Independent Certifier) • Separable Portion 2 completion inspection conducted on 9 December 2014.

Planning & Authorities Hard and Forester surveyors has prepared and issued an updated final subdivision plan for the site which has been issued to SOPA for their final review and comment. The updated plan has had title boundary lines adjusted to the external line of the building, ensuring external forecourt and landscaped areas remain SOPA’s responsibility to maintain. A subdivision certificate will be sought following approval from SOPA and Netball NSW of the updated plan. Construction certificate • Construction certificate for the café issued on 13 January 2015.

Practical Completion Certificate (IC Deed) • Practical completion certificate was issued on 12 February 2015.

Meetings • Fortnightly / weekly site meetings with Probuild. • Regular meetings with SOPA representatives regarding contractor site co-ordination. • Planning meetings with SOPA.

The Joint Steering Committee and Netball NSW Board have continued to conduct monthly meetings to address issues arising and approve recommendations and appointments as required. Netball NSW relocated from the Anne Clark Centre to Netball Central on Monday 1st December 2014.



CEO’s Report Goal 1 – Financial Sustainability

Strategy KPI Comments

1.1 Develop enhanced revenue streams.

Membership review business paper by July Board Meeting 2014.

Ongoing key points of the Membership Review paper include: 3% fee increase for 2015 as per June 2014 CPI increase and to ensure consistency with

Netball Australia fee increase model (subsequently approved at November 2014 Council meeting)

Programs and initiatives being developed to leverage off 2015 Netball World Cup to drive membership growth and participation at all levels

Netball NSW is actively investigating ways to grow Affiliation and look at partnerships that will grow the sport and membership base

Annual funding opportunities applications generated and acquitted.

Sport development programs continue to be delivered in line with funding requirements and participation objectives. All reporting procedures and acquittals are monitored regularly to ensure the submission of reports within the required timeframe.

Commercial asset review undertaken by end August 2014.

Netball Central properties and revenue streams addressed in Netball Central business plan (below). Full commercial asset review has been undertaken and completed as part of annual budget process. Additional sponsorship properties have been created and the majority of commercial partnerships have a financial uplift in 2015.



CEO’s Report Strategy KPI Comments

1.2 Attract and secure commercial opportunities for Netball Central

All commercial properties relating to Netball Central are identified and fulfilment progressed.

Netball Central properties and revenue streams addressed in Netball Central business plan. Fulfilment of commercial tenancies (in particular café & medical practice) is well underway and due to be completed shortly. Planning has commenced on maximising court hire and education & training room hire. Identification of commercial assets is ongoing and we are continually trying to exploit areas of Netball NSW that can be commercially enhanced. The move to Netball Central has opened up avenues we previously did not have and there are ongoing talks with providers to bring them on board and capitalize on these commercial opportunities.

Business plan for Netball Central developed by September 2014.

Business plan continues to be refined and updated. Major tasks where planning is well underway includes: Leasing commercial tenancies; Asset Management Plan; meetings with existing and new hiring groups; event calendar and court scheduling; and online booking system.

1.3 Create concise reporting procedures.

A new chart of accounts and revised financial reports are created. Interim solution and improved reporting by April 2014.

A new chart of accounts has been implemented for 2015 as part of the 2015 budget process.

Reporting process for 2015 completed by August 2014, in line with commencement of the budgeting process.

All Board and Council reports continue to be created in line with the Envisio software program and in accordance with required time frames. Netball Central reports have been provided to the Board on a regular basis along with relevant reports from the Project Managers regarding the progress of the project.

Commentary provided as part of the Financial Report to Board Meetings by June 2014.

Implemented and being refined on an ongoing basis.



CEO’s Report Strategy KPI Comments

1.4 Diversify products and events to promote commercial viability.

Re-establishment of online shop to meet all future needs by September 2014.

A new, mobile responsive, fully e-commerce, Netball NSW online shop has been introduced. This will be a one-stop-shop for all netballing requirements for playing, training, coaching, umpiring and clinics. In addition to online shop, an online booking system for Netball Central court and function bookings is being developed. The expanded suite of merchandise products is well advanced bringing in a number of new products that are under $49 for the Swifts and should be well received by the public when launched. We have started to take receipt of the new State and Development team kit for the 2015 season.

Undertake feasibility study of competition and occupancy growth to maximize capacity of Netball Central by August 2014.

2015 Netball Central venue scheduling is being worked on and reviewed, in conjunction with the Netball Central business plan, to look at opportunities for competition, events and court hire growth. DOOLEYS State League will be starting on Monday 9 February. We received 83 entries which is up by 5 entries from last season. 5 entries had to be balloted out under the Netball NSW Competition rules. We are looking at putting together another competition which will allow these teams to continue to play Netball at a high standard. Netball NSW will be hosting the underage National Championships Under 17’s and Under 19’s April 2015. Netball NSW hosted the official ANZ pre-season tournament on 6,7,8 February 2015. Tickets for this were a sell out with all 800 seats for all 4 sessions being snapped up. The NSW Swifts Family Fun Day was held on Sunday 8 February at Netball Central & SOPSC. There was a number of fan engagement activation's outside and NSW Swifts membership collection, this was a free event for NSW Swifts members and fans and attracted around 1500 people. There was a variety of new activations and fun activities for the whole family that have not been present before.

1.5 Manage the business of Netball NSW to achieve revenue and expense targets.

Achievement of Annual Budget by December 2014.

2014 Annual Profit and Loss Budget was achieved with a full year profit figure of $220,845 (subject to finalisation of statutory audit as at the date Council papers were lodged). This figure is before the recognition of Netball Central grant revenues.

Comparative bench marking activity undertaken by November 2014.

Bench marking activity completed in August 2014 and further benchmarking is to be undertaken with the assistance of Netball Australia. Outcomes of the Australian Sports Commission benchmarking activity are yet to be received.

Profitability analysis across the business – ongoing to be realised in Budget 2015.

New profit and loss format for 2015 has been developed, which it is hoped will assist decision making across the organisation in relation to the allocation of resources.



CEO Report Goal 2 – Active Grass Roots


2.1 Target non-traditional markets and encourage inclusive participation.

1000 x participants attend the school holiday clinics.

To date we have conducted two clinics with a total of 50 participants, with a further 16 clinics scheduled up until July.

3000 x children participate in NetSetGo! centres within CaLD communities.

NetSetGO Inclusion information has been sent out to previous Centres as well as new centres that fit the criteria.

15 x remote NetSetGo! centres are delivered via DSR and DO's. 15 remote NetSetGo centres will be delivered by DSR & DO’s.

2300 x children participate within the NetSet Go! program delivered in support units and special schools.


500 children to participate within indigenous inclusion programs.


2.2 Netball has a strong presence in schools and educational institutions.

150 x Primary School ambassadors are identified.

We are currently promoting the School Ambassador Program and await final numbers from Netball Australia. We currently have 129 registered and foresee this will continue to grow over the year.

8000 x participants attend the school based netball clinics annually. Currently have 2550 participants in school based clinics for Term 1.

5000 x children participate in the Schools Cup competition.

We have promoted this event to schools via mailout. The first Schools Cup local day commences 18 March.

150 x children participate in school based NetSetGo centres.

Currently have 50 participants for Term 1 who will receive a NetSetGO pack as part of the program.

6 x professional development courses are conducted for teachers. 6 PD courses have been scheduled for 2015.

2.3 NetSetGo! is the state’s only introductory program for 5 - 10 year olds.

26,000 children to participate in Association / Club based NetSetGo programs.

As of 31 January 2015, 2126 participants have registered for NetSetGO.

250 children to participate in school based NetSetGo programs.

Currently have 100 participants for Term 1 who are 5-10 year olds but will not receive a NetSetGO pack as part of the program.



CEO Report Goal 3 – Enhanced Profile


3.1 Netball is the number one sport choice for girls and women.

Enhance the profile of netball within communities

There has been ongoing and frequent promotion of Netball NSW's "Let's Play Netball" grassroots campaign via our digital and social media channels to encourage participation/registrations in 2015 winter competitions. Promotion across all digital channels of activities such as School Holiday Clinics, Train Like a Swift Clinics, Insiders Coaching Series, Online Umpire course etc

Netball NSW competitions - encourage active participation and engagement

Continuing across all channels. Promotion of competitions is continued through all media channels and social media channels. This has lead to 83 entries being received for State League in 2015.

Consolidate the brand identity of the organisation

The new "One Brand" has now been implemented across the whole of organisation. All administrative material, communication and staff clothing have been updated and the new brand is now embedded into our organisation. There will be a phase out stage of the old logo on some collateral (mainly netballs) that we will use in the community so they do not go to waste. Staff Polo's and t-shirts have now been received and will be worn at official NNSW events. Newly designed State team and academy kit has also been rolled out.

3.2 Positive use of our ‘role models’ to promote netball within the community.

2 x national health campaigns are supported annually.

Current focus is with the NSW Health and Finish With The Right Stuff program which highlights the benefits of consuming the right food and drink after activity.

2 x NSW health charities are supported annually.

Netball NSW and the NSW Swifts have one charity partner in the form of The Kids Cancer Project. This fantastic charity has our full support and to date we have raised significant funds towards lifesaving research for the children.



CEO Report Strategy KPI Comments

3.3 Connect with the community through targeted events and media strategies.

New channels of broadcast

With our Digital Strategy now in place, we have seen a significant increase in number of followers on our channels. This is something we are going to aggressively drive through 2015 to spread word to the wider masses, whilst also being able to offer greater exposure to our growing corporate portfolio. Looking to introduce and develop new and exciting broadcast channels to Netball fans. Live streaming and live updates is in the planning stages. In relation to live streaming of selected Netball NSW competitions from Netball Central, from an IT (and cost) perspective we need to ascertain what our requirements for this activity are in terms of internet / bandwidth and network capacity (if any). Netball Central has an installed and operational 20megabyte internet fibre link via Telstra. NSW Netball website and the new NSW Swifts website, both being mobile friendly. Implementation of a new Netball NSW and NSW Swifts online shop. We are aiming to drive all consumers to the websites for news, information, updates and purchases, in line with our new Digital Strategy.

Conduct fan days to build participation

The Junior Swifts Clinic was a major success with over 150 participants taking part. School Holiday Netball Clinics have been conducted by the Sport Development department. More of these days will help build participation rates among the young generation. Additional member days have been included in the Swifts membership to engage with the players as this was a key message received from the 2014 survey.



CEO Report Goal 4 – Growth Structure and Partnerships


4.1 Create and build sustainable relationships with key organisations and corporate partners.

Program access or funding support

NNSW continues to have quality relationships with key organisations such as the Department of Sport and Recreation, numerous Migrant Resource Centres, Department of Communities in particular the School Sports Unit, Sport without Borders, NSW Sport and Netball World Cup. Working with Sports Marketing Australia to source funding for hosting NSW events in regional areas, in 2014 we received $2,000 from Shoalhaven City Council towards the 2014 NNSW Masters event at Shoalhaven netball association. Looking into funding for the 2015 Masters event at Charlestown.

Enhance and maintain relationships with NSWIS and Regional Academies of Sport

JMC meeting was held with NSWIS /NA in December 2014. Excellent open dialogue and we continue to have a good relationship with NSWIS. All Academy programs on track, MOU's to be completed early 2015.

Attract commercial partners and sponsors to key Netball NSW programs and events

The attraction of commercial partners is an ongoing process, as is the sourcing of future commercial opportunities. An Official Nutrition Partner has come on board - Etixx, to supply nutrition and supplements to the Swifts and our State and Development teams. BBX International has also joined our Corporate portfolio on a deal for 3 years which will be budget relieving in some areas whilst offering an avenue to take the events both NNSW and the Swifts run Beyond Expectation. The Athletes Foot have also increased their partnership arrangement coming back on board as the Official Community Partner of NNSW. The ACPE have also re-joined us on a two year deal. Taking into consideration cash and contra components of renegotiated and new partnerships, there has been a commercial uplift of over $300,000 to date.

Develop strong relationships with key media partners

During January, there have been meetings or dialogue with key people at The Daily Telegraph, Sydney Morning Herald, Channel 7 Sport, Fox Sports News, ABC Grandstand TV, with other catch ups scheduled for late January/early February to reset & resell the netball agenda in NSW for 2015. This a key component to increase brand awareness and exposure and is one that we are working hard to forge.




4.1 Create and build sustainable relationships with key organisations and corporate partners.

Relationships with targeted educational institutions

Uni links - 12 students attended intake 3 of the Foundation Coaching Course on Tuesday 4 November 2014, which was delivered by the Coach Development and Regional Academy Coordinator and Community Engagement Development Officer. No other opportunities have arisen with other secondary or tertiary institutions as of yet however we are looking into the possibility of uni students assisting with post program evaluations and analysing the link between programs and long term participation.

4.2 Enhance technology and information systems that further our business.

Implement contemporary systems to enhance membership and registration programs

Netball NSW Online Store up and running. NSW Swifts Members now have their own Members Only area on new website. Ongoing training continues to be delivered via the online registration capabilities of MyNetball for Club and Association administrators. 2015 NSW Swifts memberships have reached capacity with 2,200 memberships sold. First NSW Swift membership event completed (Junior Swift Coaching Clinic & Open Training Session). Successful afternoon involving 152 kids, with a further 150 parents and siblings staying for the clinic with a further 50 + members joining for the Open Training Session. This was all booked, managed and reported online using new systems. Netball NSW internal IT network upgraded in April 2014, following a comprehensive review and tender process, in anticipation of the move and requirements of Netball Central. A comprehensive internet WIFI network will operate at Netball Central (expected to be operational by 31 March 2015). A SHDSL Telstra fibre internet link has been installed at Netball Central. All IT systems and applications are being reviewed periodically to drive efficiencies as part of a best practice approach. Digital signage and information systems are being investigated for Netball Central to improve the venue experience for competition players, officials and spectators and also to ensure that Netball NSW stakeholders are kept up to date with Netball NSW and venue information and news.




4.2 Enhance technology and information systems that further our business.

My Netball information management program

MyNetball training delivered in January 2015 to Northern Inland, North Coast and Hunter and Metro Associations as and when requested. National Payment Gateway has been finalised at 1.75% transaction charge and is now being used by Clubs/Associations activating self registrations online. MyNetball Contract finalisation has been held up due to issues surrounding the fees to be levied in relation to the payment gateway. NNSW and other MO's in ongoing discussions with NA.

4.3 Implement strong governance and best practice management models.

The Netball NSW Constitution has been updated to reflect the outcomes of the November Council Meeting. Netball NSW has continued to review and develop the NNSW Strategic Plan and review policy documentation to ensure legislative changes are reflected. Changes in legislation have also been communicated to the Associations via memos, presentations and the website. The review of existing policies and the creation of new policies will continue to evolve particularly following our transition into Netball Central. A number of new policies have been updated and approved by the Board at the December 2014 Board Meeting and these have now been uploaded to the website. These include Pregnancy; Photography; Election and Postal Voting; Anti-Discrimination, Bullying & Harassment and Cyber Safety policies. New resources and information relating to the WWCC have been developed and promoted via the NNSW website. These will continue to be developed and promoted in 2015. The NNSW Privacy Policy has been held until the Netball Australia Privacy Policy is updated and circulated. The NNSW Board has adopted the Netball Australia Anti-Doping Policy and it has been uploaded to the website. All external resources in the areas of governance and best practice administrative management continue to be distributed to Associations, where required.



CEO Report Goal 5 – Champion Teams


5.1 NSW Swifts - Winning.

Swifts finish in the ANZ Championships top 4 every year. Achieved: Swifts 4th in 2014.

Swifts win the ANZ Championships at least once in every 4 year cycle. Not yet achieved.

A quality HP environment is created and sustained, including a strong performance culture.

Partially Achieved: Process to establish a HP environment and performance culture initiated with a clear vision on what is needed to be achieved in this area. Significant inroads to improving the performance culture have been made with more work still to do in this area and this will continue to be a priority for 2015 campaign.

Positive & professional relationships with sponsors and media where obligations do not impact negatively on performance.

A Players and Team Management continue to work with Communications and Marketing team to meet all sponsor and media obligations without impacting on performance.

A minimum of 4 Swifts are selected into the Diamonds (i.e. contracted).

Achieved: Susan Pratley, Sharni Layton, Caitlin Thwaites, Kim Green all contracted in Diamonds Squad. Julie Corletto new to the Swifts also in the Diamonds

Strong relationship between Netball Australia & NNSW HP personnel.

Achieved: Swifts Head Coach worked closely with Diamonds Coach to support the Diamonds development. General Manager – High Performance, Coach Development & Regional Academy Coordinator and High Performance Co-ordinator continue to work closely with Netball Australia personnel who provided positive feedback on strength of relationship.

Leading edge Performance Analysis systems provide Swifts with objective measures of performance and enhance performance.

Achieved: Bjorn Maddern (Performance Analyst) implemented improvements in consultation with Swifts Coaching team in 2014. This will continue to be a priority as the Swifts Head Coach further develops strategies and application of performance analysis to improve on court performance in 2015

IAPP’s show all players in both the NSW Swifts and Emerging Elite program having either met or exceeded S&C and other performance targets.

IAPP’s for Swifts and NSWIS athletes completed and continue to be evaluated and further developed



CEO Report Goal 5 – Champion Teams


5.1 NSW Swifts - Winning. – cont.

Regular monitoring and review leads to the implementation of at least two improvements/ innovations per annum.

Achieved: Key improvements/innovations include: 1. Performance Analysis program – introduction of a number of new aspects 2. Great person, great player vision, this was reinforced consistently throughout the

program and across all levels from Regional Academy through to Swifts. 3. Coaching structure that included 3 coaches on the bench

Utilisation of NSWIS in a revamped recovery procedureThis continues to be priority in 2015 with evaluation and consolidation the focus.

NSW Swifts consistently meet / exceed individual performance targets. Targets set along with IAPP’s.

NSW athletes want to play for the NSW Swifts.

Having NSW athletes play for the NSW Swifts is our ideal we are however faced with challenges such only being able to contract 12 players as per the championship rules. The establishment of Netball NSW as a quality HP environment will assist in retaining our emerging elite players in the future.

Quality performance culture is established and sustained.

Quality performance culture continues to be a priority with pre season workshops with both players and staff held focusing on this.



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Goal 5 – Champion Teams Strategy KPI Comments

5.2 Enhance the quality and depth of high performance emerging players, coaches and umpires.

One third of all National Teams are NSW developed athletes.

2015 teams to be announced post Nationals in March and April.

17's, 19's and 21/U Teams are in the final of their respective National Championships three times out of every four year cycle.

Partially achieved: NSW 17/U Team the only NSW Team to make a Grand Final in 2014.

17's, 19's and 21/U Teams win two times out of every four year cycle. Not yet achieved.

Waratahs are in the Grand Final of ANL three times out of every four year cycle. Not yet achieved: Waratahs placed 4th in 2014.

10/12 athletes in the Waratahs have come through the NSW Blues. Not yet achieved.

Selectors report increased standard and quantity of players competing for a place in NSW representative teams.

Partially achieved: Selectors report high level of competitiveness at 17/U level. While increase in the number of players trialling for NSW 19/U Team in 2015.

NSW representative teams are comprised of Regional Academy athletes.

Partially achieved: Regional Academy players are strongly represented at the NSW 17/U trials.

Strong relationship between Regional Academy and NNSW High Performance personnel.

Achieved: General Manager and Coach Development and Regional Academy Co-ordinator have established strong relationships with Regional Academy CEO’s, Program Managers and Coaching staff through attendance at all key Regional Academy events. GM-HP and CD & RA co-ordinator have presented at the Regional Academy forum twice annually. This excellent relationship continues in 2015.

Associations recognise and value the Regional Academy structure in the pathway.

Partially Achieved: CD & RA Coordinator has worked closely with Regional Academy and identified Associations and this area continues to be a priority going forward as Netball NSW HP personnel continue to reinforce the importance of the Regional Academy programs in the NNSW player pathway. This continues to be a priority in 2015.



CEO Report Goal 5 – Champion Teams Strategy KPI Comments

Personnel appointed to High Performance roles closely match the success profiles of roles and are successful in roles.

Partially achieved: An annual Management Team workshop has been implemented to align all HP programs and HP personnel. This continued with a workshop being held at the end of 2014 involving all State Team Management staff for 2015 addressing performance culture and coaching partnerships.

NSW is considered the best High Performance environment.

Not yet achieved: Process to establish a HP environment and performance culture initiated with a clear vision on what is needed to be achieved in this area across all levels of the HP program. Significant inroads to improving the performance culture have been made with more work still to do in this area and this will continue to be a priority for future years.

5.3 Enhance the quality and depth of High Performance coaches.

Coach succession plan in place. Not yet achieved: potential to initiate this project in 2016. At least four quality coaches with appropriate qualifications are applying for all High Performance coaching roles.

Not yet achieved.

Establish a High Performance coaching pathway. Not yet achieved: potential to initiate this project in 2016.

All NSW Swifts and identified former NSW Swifts are accredited and supported in the coaching pathway.

Partially achieved: Gerrard and Mkoloma achieved their Advanced accreditation in 2014 and Mkoloma recently appointed to NSW19/U Assistant Coach role for 2015.

Individual Coach Development Plan (ICDP) is in place for identified coaches in the High Performance program.

Not yet achieved: potential to initiate this project in 2016.

5.4 Enhance the quality and depth of umpires in the High Performance program.

NSW maintains the status as the number 1 performing state in terms of number and quality of umpires at International and National level.

6 of the 7 umpires offered contracts for the 2015 ANZ session are from NSW, Sharon Kelly, Michelle Phippard, Helen George, Rachael Ayre, (now resides in the ACT but NSW developed) Clare McCabe, Tara Warner.

The best umpires are retained.

Netball NSW works with Netball Australia to ensure High Performance umpires are supported and provided with opportunities to umpire NSW competitions where necessary. High Performance umpires are also offered opportunities to coach and mentor developing umpires within NSW.

Netball NSW umpire pathway is aligned to the Netball Australia pathway.

All Netball NSW umpire programs are aligned with the Australian pathway to ensure growth, knowledge and support of all umpires.



CEO Report Goal 5 – Champion Teams Strategy KPI Comments

5.4 Enhance the quality and depth of umpires in the High Performance program. – cont.

Individual Umpire Performance Plans (IUPP's) are in place for identified High Performance umpires.

Netball Australia is responsible for Individual Umpire Performance Plans. The development plans are supported by high quality resources combined with extensive education on high performance behaviour and discipline.

NSW umpires set the benchmark as the fittest and best umpires.

Netball Australia sets the bench mark and tests High Performance umpires.

5.5 Accessible, effective and relevant competition pathways.

Clear, defined competition pathway in place with each competition having a clear and transparent positioning statement.

Not yet achieved: potential to initiate this project in 2016.

Goal 6 – Engagement of Fans and Consumers


6.1 Create innovative communication opportunities to maximise fan engagement.

Social and digital media opportunities

Netball NSW launched a new look NSW Swifts' website in mid-December 2014, which is not only more reflective of our brand but more flexible and functional, allowing the website to grow with the organisation. In the design phase, it was important to highlight our social media channels - which now have a prominent presence on the front page plus people reading any article can tweet or share this with their networks. Increased digital coverage of Train Like a Swift Clinic. New features filmed with NSW Swifts at Photo Shoot.

Conduct fan activations Review and refresh activations for 2015. Look at new ideas. Partner activations are being sourced for the 2015 NSW Swifts Family Fun Day. Once Partners are confirmed, mud maps will be drawn to determine where each activation will be placed.



CEO Report Goal 6 – Engagement of Fans and Consumers Strategy KPI Comments

6.2 Understand consumer needs to influence future commercial opportunities.

NSW Swifts membership packages

The NSW Swifts new membership package was very well received and after limiting sales to 2200 (based on the Boards' requirements) we have sold out with no further memberships available to sell, generating a significant increased membership revenue over 2014. We have held the first of a series of member events which was the Junior Training Clinic and Open training session. This was very well received with feedback being extremely positive and all members looking forward to a season ‘Beyond Expectation’.

Research consumer spending habits and current market needs

Ongoing process to continue to offer value for money events, products and services that meet the needs of our consumer. Undertaken benchmarking analysis of other sport codes, including benefits and membership offerings to ensure we offer parity.

High quality spectator services

Swifts Volunteers: The 2015 NSW Swifts Match Day Volunteer Program is in the final stages of preparation with applications now closed. The aim is to continue to develop and expand this program and utilize volunteers in various roles also at the 2015 17U & 19U NNC and other new events held at Netball Central.

6.3 Embrace and celebrate the history of netball to create the future.

Acknowledge Netball NSW award holders

Alumni database continually updated, with the inclusion of NSW State players and NSW Swifts players. Maintain up to date records for NNSW staff to use for invitations and communications with past players through the database.



CEO Report Goal 7 – Leadership and Community Standing

Strategy KPI Comments 7.1 Develop and promote Association and Club management resources.

Netball NSW Club Management Endorsement Program

The Communications Team continues to cover on the NNSW website, stories/case studies reflecting best practice efforts from within the NSW netball community.

7.2 Introduce financial opportunities to provide support to local communities

All external funding opportunities are promoted via the Netball NSW website and assistance has been provided to Associations, on an as needs basis and where requested.

7.3 Unite local communities through the promotion of contemporary netball campaigns and strategies.

Women in Sport initiatives

Working to engage larger media outlets (Fox Sports, Daily Telegraph, ABC Grandstand) on creating positive news stories involving NSW Swifts to provide positive role models for women in sport. Looking to support as many Women in Sport events as possible, where player availability permits. We will also be introducing a website feature in 2015 where each month the Communications Team will profile a member of our netball community who embodies the qualities of the Women in Sport programme.

Health and well-being campaigns Currently looking into a NSW Government Working with Children campaign which will include 3 Swifts and Head Coach to promote a safe and secure environment to coach children.

7.4 Develop programs to promote and support volunteers across all areas of the game.

Coaching Foundation Coaching Course = 850 782 Development Coaching Course = 160 200 Intermediate Coaching Course = 55 40 Advanced Coaching Course = 15 15 Umpiring C Badge Umpiring Accreditation = 455 400 B Badge Umpiring Accreditation = 88 80 A Badge Umpiring Accreditation = 2 2 Bench Officials State Level = 15 15 National Level = 8 8

The 2015 coaching calendar has been planned with educational and professional development opportunities for coaches across all levels in both regional and metropolitan areas. Foundation Coaching Course • 45 courses across metropolitan and regional areas programmed between February and

June with the second half of the calendar year to be finalised. Development Coaching Course • 26 courses across metropolitan and regional areas programmed between February and

June with the second half of the calendar year to be finalised. Intermediate Coaching Couse • 7 courses 2 in metropolitan and 5 in regional areas currently programmed.



CEO Report Goal 7 – Leadership and Community Standing Strategy KPI Comments

7.4 Develop programs to promote and support volunteers across all areas of the game. – cont.

Coaching Foundation Coaching Course = 850 782 Development Coaching Course = 160 200 Intermediate Coaching Course = 55 40 Advanced Coaching Course = 15 15 Umpiring C Badge Umpiring Accreditation = 455 400 B Badge Umpiring Accreditation = 88 80 A Badge Umpiring Accreditation = 2 2 Bench Officials State Level = 15 15 National Level = 8 8 – cont.

Advanced Coaching Course • Commencing the 10th October 2015 to be held over four consecutive days.

Elite Coaching course • We will host the Elite Course on the 6th September 2015.

Dare To Develop A Diamond workshops • Will continue to be offered throughout metropolitan and regional areas.

Presenters Workshop Planned for the second half of the calendar year. Managers Workshop To be conducted alongside Swift home game. Net Ed Workshops 26 grant applications received and approved for 2015. State League Regional Mentoring Program To be offered in all regions. Coach Mentoring Program • Offered across various programs

o Umpire C Camp o 17/U selection phase 1 o 17/U Talented Athlete Program o NIB Games



CEO Report Goal 7 – Leadership and Community Standing Strategy KPI Comments

7.4 Develop programs to promote and support volunteers across all areas of the game. – cont.

Coaching Foundation Coaching Course = 850 782 Development Coaching Course = 160 200 Intermediate Coaching Course = 55 40 Advanced Coaching Course = 15 15 Umpiring C Badge Umpiring Accreditation = 455 400 B Badge Umpiring Accreditation = 88 80 A Badge Umpiring Accreditation = 2 2 Bench Officials State Level = 15 15 National Level = 8 8 – cont.

Insiders Series o The first of 6 scheduled themed workshops was held on the ANZ Summer Shoot

Out program with 45 coaches attending a unique workshop. All 10 ANZ coaches plus the Australian Diamond Coach participated in a q& a, facilitated by Sue Gaudion.

Umpiring/Bench Officials

o C camp scheduled for 7/8th March 2015 o B Camp scheduled for 14th & 15th March 2015 o The Bench Officials Course is now online o Level 1 Umpires Course is now online o The Community Umpire Toolkit will be distributed as of 23rd February 2015 to

Associations via NA o Rookies Camp scheduled for November


Appeals Tribunal Report


Appeals Tribunal REPORT TO MARCH COUNCIL MEETING – State League The Appeals Tribunal met on 28 January 2015 to consider the 6 appeals that were lodged. The Appeals Tribunal members that heard these appeals on 28 January 2015 were: Racheal Sutton (Chairperson and Solicitor) Lara Mina Maria Bettini Dianne Bills Appeal 1: Blacktown City Netball Association Move from Division 4 to Division 3 Decision: Appeal Upheald Appeal 2: Central Coast Move from Division 7 to Division 6 Decision: Appeal Dismissed. Appeal 3: Kurri Kurri Netball Association Move from Division 6 to a higher Division Decision: Appeal Dismissed. Appeal 4: Newcastle Netball Association Move from Division 6 to Division 5 Decision: Appeal Dismissed. Appeal 5: Kuring-gai Netball Association Move from Division 3 to Division 2 Decision: Appeal Dismissed. Appeal 6: CSNA/Sydney Uni Move from Division 4 to Division 3 Decision: Appeal Dismissed. Three statement of reasons were requested and provided I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks to the appeal members as well as the Chair Rachael Sutton. Nathan Walker Competitions Coordinator.

An appeal was held on Friday 30 January 2015. The Appeal Tribunal members were Wendy Archer AM, Carolyn Campbell and Joanne Perry. Appeal: Complainant (Ms R. Watson) v Lismore District Netball Association Decision: Appeal upheld



2015 Netball NSW Council Meeting GENERAL BUSINESS

Competitions Changes 2016

Netball NSW has a very proud history that sits around its iconic events – the State Championships and the State-Age Championships, and, it is important to the Board that these traditional events retain their rightful place in our Calendar of Events. The Netball NSW Competitions Review and its subsequent timing acknowledged that the modern day netballing landscape, from club and association level through to the national level, is much changed from that of yesteryear. The opportunities for athletes, whether they are grassroots, emerging or elite netball athletes, coaches, umpires and officials are numerous and as more resources are committed to development in these areas there is the reality that some of our traditional events are at risk of losing their prestige and relevance thus ultimately becoming obsolete. The review process commenced with an online survey which was conducted at the conclusion of the 2014 State and State Age Championships. A discussion and workshop session was then held at the Netball NSW President’s Forum on 3 August 2014. The Board commissioned late last year a complete review of our competition structure. This involved an independent review process, part of which was to contact our stakeholders to ascertain their views on the current competition structure and possible changes to that structure. This Review Report was presented to the Board for consideration at its December Board meeting. All of this information has been taken into account with the Board putting forward a new competition structure for the Council’s consideration. It is very clear from all of the feedback received that change is needed if our events are to continue to prosper and grow in providing opportunities for our membership. Proposal 1 Removing Opens from State Championship and moving to a stand alone weekend. The working title for the competition is the STATE CUP. Rationale: The ‘State Cup’ event structure proposed is based on the feedback received. Whilst some feedback and suggestions were conflicting, this structure was the best fit encompassing the majority view amongst the feedback. On the whole, regional associations preferred a mid-season tournament, while scheduling the event post DOOLEYS State League season would be the most ideal in terms of attracting the maximum number of DOOLEYS State League players to the competition. Playing the competition indoors and on sprung flooring is seen as a major benefit of this competition. Dates: Late July/ Early August. Dependent on court availability. Venues: Netball Central x 6 courts. Sports Centre x 3 courts. Sports Halls x 3 courts. Total of 12 courts over 3 venues. Capacity: 40 teams total (this is the maximum number of teams and the final number of teams will be dependent upon court availability). Split into 4 pools of 10 teams. Age Groups: Opens Qualifications structure: Qualification in first year of competition (2016) is through competing in 2015 State Championship Open division. Top 40 teams automatically qualify for State Cup with top 8 teams being the seeded teams. Top 40 Associations will have first refusal to compete in State Cup in 2016. The remaining spots (if any) will be available at first refusal to the remaining teams in positional order from State Championships Open Division in 2015. If there are still any remaining spots these will be finalised by a random draw. Top 8 teams (top 2 teams in each pool) are seeded. All other teams assigned to pools via random draw.



2015 Netball NSW Council Meeting Proposal 2 Reworking of State Championships and inclusion of U15s removed from State Age. Rationale: The feedback received was unanimous that the 17U event should remain unchanged and that there needed to be a category that bridged the gap between 17U and Opens. The 21U category was universally agreed as the better fit for smaller associations with larger associations having no problems with fielding a 21U team. Moving the U15s to this event is supported by many, primarily demonstrated by high performance benefits for the athletes, and financial and logistical benefits for associations. Dates: June Long Weekend Venues: Venues to be announced at council meeting. Number of courts required: 49 Age Groups: U15s, U17s and U21s Qualifications structure: As per previous years on entries and previous year’s final placing. Proposal 3 Reworking of State Age Championship to remove the under 15s divisions. Dates: 1st weekend of June/July NSW School Holidays as per previous years Venues: Venues to be announced at Council meeting. Number of courts required: 68 Age Groups: U12s, U13s and U14s Qualifications structure: As per previous years on entries and previous year’s final placing. Proposal 4 Removing Masters from State Championship and moving to a stand alone weekend. Rationale: Feedback for the Masters categories was unanimous in that it should move to a stand-alone event contested across two days. While there is certainly room for growth in this competition, rebranding the event, or changing its structure significantly is not recommended. The change to a two-day, indoor event should see the event grow steadily in the coming years as it becomes a much more attractive and viable proposition for Masters athletes. Dates: Late May. Dependent on court availability. Venues: Netball Central x 6 courts. Sports Centre x 3 courts. Sports Halls x 3 courts. Total of 12 courts over 3 venues. Capacity: 40 teams total (this is the maximum number of teams and final team numbers will be dependent upon court availability). Over 35s will be limited to 20 teams. Over 45s will be limited to 20 teams. Age Groups: Over 35s and Over 45s. Competitive only. Qualifications structure: Associations will have first refusal to compete in this weekend if they have competed in State Championship in 2015.



2015 Netball NSW Council Meeting Proposed Announcement 1 Netball NSW Social Masters Event Structure Dates: 22/23 October 2016 Venues: Wyong Netball Association Capacity: 104 teams total. We envisage having 30-40 teams enter. Age Groups: Over 35s, Over 40s and Over 45s. Competitive and Social. Qualifications structure: Structure is dependent on number of entries. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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