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ANNUAL REPORT

2015

Contents

President’s Report .............................................................................................. 4

CEO Report ....................................................................................................... 6

Board of Directors ............................................................................................. 8

Netball WA Staff Structure ............................................................................... 10

Corporate Services .......................................................................................... 11

State Netball Centre ........................................................................................ 15

Shooting Stars ................................................................................................ 16

Commercial Operations ................................................................................... 19

Brand, Marketing & Communications ............................................................... 23

Community Netball .......................................................................................... 24

Community - Game Development .................................................................... 26

Community - Member Services ........................................................................ 34

Community Engagement ................................................................................. 38

Competitions & Awards ................................................................................... 46

Netball WA Life Members ................................................................................ 50

Netball WA Awards and Accolades .................................................................... 52

High Performance ............................................................................................ 54

2015 State Teams ............................................................................................ 55

West Coast Fever ............................................................................................ 63

Financial Report .............................................................................................. 69

President’s Report

Having witnessed our Australian Diamonds retain their World Cup Title over New Zealand, there’s never been a more exciting time to be involved in our great sport.

The same can be said about netball here in Western Australia, and the last 12 months have been full of incredible milestones.

We started the year on a high, celebrating the opening of the new State Netball Centre.

The significance of this facility for the sport of netball in Western Australia cannot be understated.

For the first time in our history, we have a place to recognise our past, celebrate our successes and build sustained success for the future.

This state of the art facility is the best of its kind – a high performance training centre accessible to all of our athletes across one netball community.

Deane Pieters President

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Not only has the Centre given Netball WA and West Coast Fever a place to call home; it has also provided a training and competition environment that has made an immediate contribution to the development of our state competitions, in particular the Smarter than Smoking WA Netball League, and helped us grow and expand our high performance programs from grassroots through to our elite State and Fever teams.

Most importantly though, the State Netball Centre is a tangible representation of how far our sport has come in recent years, and positions netball as a pre-eminent leader in the sports industry in WA.

I would like to take this opportunity to again acknowledge everyone who played a part in delivering this incredible facility; Minister for Sport and Recreation Hon Mia Davies MLA, Former Minister for Sport Hon Terry Waldron MLA, Ron Alexander and his facilities team at DSR, Former Chairman of VenuesWest Graham Partridge, David Etherton and their team at VenuesWest, and my predecessor and long-time champion of this project, Robert Shaw.

With our new facility comes new opportunities, both on and off the court, and this was particularly evident in the level of support we have enjoyed from our corporate and government partners this year.

Once again, our long-standing partner Healthway has been outstanding in their support. Through the Smarter than Smoking and Alcohol. Think Again messages, Healthway has ensured our sport remains well supported and aligned with the positive message of leading a healthy lifestyle.

Like Healthway, new sponsors such as Redimed, who will provide our Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League teams health education sessions and access to their medical services, represent unprecedented levels of support for our competitions and programs.

Redimed join our other existing sponsors who continue to deliver outstanding support to our members.

This year, with the backing of the Insurance Commission of Western Australia, we have delivered more than 6,000 netballs to senior netball teams.

Thanks to the support of the RAC, we delivered direct assistance across a number of programs into the Wheatbelt region.

And through Telstra we have continued to facilitate direct local support to our Associations and Clubs across regional WA.

A notable recent success driven by a partnership between our sponsors and our members was the Netball Community Raffle, proudly supported by Toyota WA.

This new initiative in 2015 was an overwhelming success, raising more than $80,000 for the sport.

Of the net money raised, more than $46,000 will remain with our clubs to support their existing fundraising efforts, with over $25,500 being allocated to a facility fund to develop and enhance the local facilities of our Associations and Regions throughout the state.

We look forward to continuing this great initiative in the future, and extending the support and engagement it generates right across Western Australia.

We are also excited to see the results of the significant work being done in the strategic planning of our State’s facilities. Three key documents have been produced over the last twelve months – Netball Australia’s National Facilities Policy, Netball WA’s Strategic Facilities Plan and the Community Facilities Fund Guidelines that will all contribute to this space.

Together, these documents offer enormous opportunity for the strategic planning and development of our sport’s facilities and will have a significant impact on the long term sustainability of netball, particularly in regional areas.

As we switch our focus towards 2016, we will consider and look to implement the recommendations of Netball WA’s Governance and Membership review, and the opportunities those recommendations present for our sport.

Many of you have played a critical role in contributing to this review, and have ensured our sport is best placed to grow and develop in the years ahead.

We will also be working closely with each of our regions, associations and clubs to continue the uptake of the MyNetball platform across registration, competition and communication, as it provides us with a unique and powerful vehicle to communicate, assist in the pathway of players, coaches and umpires, and recognise the achievements and contributions of all those involved in our sport.

As always, the Board continue to aim for high standards of governance as our staff work tirelessly to grow the sport and support our members.

I want to thank the wonderful staff at Netball WA, led by Simon Taylor who give so much to our game, sometimes without any thought of what time it is, or what day it is, or where it is.

There is a lot of ability and knowledge in our board and our sport is privileged to be able to call on their expertise. That said, I would like to take this opportunity to thank fellow directors Jacqui Jashari, Darren Shillington, Marita Somerford, Jill Powell, Emma Chinnery, Fran Haintz and Mary Cash for their tireless efforts in driving WA’s biggest female participation sport.

I would also like to welcome Netball WA’s newest Board Member, Julie Beeck. A business manager and marketing consultant with more than 25 years’ experience, Julie is also a passionate supporter of community netball, as a player, team manager and association committee member over many years, and will make a valuable addition to our team.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of Netball WA’s sponsors, partners, suppliers, stakeholders and volunteers for their continued support throughout the year.

I would particularly like to thank our Patron, Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AO, Governor of Western Australia for her continued advocacy, as well as the Honourable Colin Barnett MEc MLA, Premier of Western Australia and West Coast Fever’s Number 1 Ticket Holder.

To the West Coast Fever, State Teams, Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League clubs; your results are testament to the hard work being done right across the sport, and while we won’t stop until we reach our goals we can pause to reflect on the many successes of netball in 2015.

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CEO’s Report

As Netball WA’s CEO, it is exciting to report on the enormous success our sport has enjoyed in 2015, particularly here in Western Australia where we continue to set the benchmark for other states.

As the game’s governing body in WA, we now reach in excess of 178,000 participants, an increase from 137,000 in 2014, and putting us well on track to achieving our strategic goal of 200,000 participants by 2018.

This growth has been supported by record participants in our events, programs and competitions, including more than 10,000 at the 2015 Smarter than Smoking Association Championships, NetSetGO participants in excess of 56,000, and over 3,000 at this years NAIDOC Netball Carnival, now the largest of its kind in Australia.

These events were elevated to a new level thanks, in part, to the new State Netball Centre (SNC). Opened in March, the $26 million state of the art facility is the envy of all other states. Not only has the SNC provided a stable training base for the West Coast Fever, it has formed a crucial element in the elite pathway of our Western Sting and State team squads, and provided a home for our sport from the grassroots through to the elite.

Beyond Perth, netball has continued to play a critical role in developing communities. As part of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Indigenous Advancement Strategy, Netball WA received significant funding to establish a program using netball as a vehicle to engage Aboriginal girls in their education, and the improvement of their wellbeing.

Following a successful pilot in Halls Creek in 2014, ‘Shooting Stars’ is set to operate in seven separate remote schools with programs in Carnarvon and Halls Creek already up and running. Netball WA has also established the ‘Glass Jar Australia’ Foundation through which ‘Shooting Stars’ and future Indigenous programs and projects will be coordinated. Together, Shooting Stars and Glass Jar will support Netball WA in further delivering on our strategic goal of Empowering our Communities.

In the elite arena of the ANZ Championship, West Coast Fever had their most successful season to date, reaching their first finals series in the club’s history. The Western Sting and 19U squads also reached their target of a top 4 finish in their respective competitions, bringing us closer to delivering on our strategic goal of top four finishes across all of our elite teams. Congratulations must go to the Fever and High Performance coaching staff and players for their achievements this year, lead by our Head Coach – Stacey Rosman.

Netball WA’s largest member participation event, the Smarter than Smoking Association Championships, also reached new heights in 2015, with more than 3,800 athletes including players from overseas, 800 officials and a total 10,000 spectators and participants descending on the State Netball Centre for the June long weekend.

The Championships’ Opening Ceremony was held at Perth Arena ahead of the Fever’s game against the NSW Swifts, with the players acknowledged by a record crowd of 9,703 ahead of a wonderful weekend of netball.

We would not be in such a strong position were it not for the exceptional leadership being provided by our Board. Currently boasting one of the most experienced and skilled Boards in our sports history has led to a year of substantial growth across our governance, with the establishment of Finance and Audit, Risk and Governance and Award and Recognition Committees, as well as the rollout of the Membership and Governance Review.

Following the completion of the Governance and Membership Review at the end of 2015, Netball WA has been presented with 18 recommendations by sports consultant Mike McLaughlin. The recommendations will be outlined to Netball WA’s Members at the AGM Conference, along with a plan to implement the recommendations. These recommendations will be critical in allowing us to complete a number of our Strategic Goals and will help us deliver against our vision of One Netball Community.

Ours is a game dependent on the contribution of so many parties. Be they picking up a netball for the first time in ANZ NetSetGO, or representing the West Coast Fever, our players are the beneficiaries of the selfless work from coaches, officials, volunteers and committees, from the grassroots to the elite level. I would personally like to thank each and every member of the Netball WA family for their continued support and commitment to driving our key objectives and helping build one netball community.

It’s also important to acknowledge the contribution of my staff in the Netball WA office. Rest assured you have an extremely dedicated team working for the betterment of our sport. I’m extremely proud of our Netball family and all that we have achieved this year, and am looking forward to working with all to build on these foundations in 2016.

Simon Taylor Chief Executive Officer

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Deane Pieters Jacqui Jashari

Darren Shillington Jill Powell Fran Haintz

Mary Cash

Julie Beeck Marita Somerford

Emma Chinnery

Deane Pieters President

Deane, an accomplished sportsman and businessman, joined the Netball WA Board on June 10, 2013 and was appointed President on April 5, 2014.

A former freestyle swimmer who competed for Australia at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, Deane is a former World Life Saving Champion (1990) and has won eight Australian Surf Life Saving Titles between 1990 to 1993. A graduate of the Stanford Executive Program as part of the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, California, USA, Deane is also a graduate member of the Australia Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and currently works as the General Manager of Business Strategy and Growth for the West Coast Eagles. His business and sporting knowledge are valuable assets he adds to the Netball WA Board.

Julie Beeck (from July 2015)

Julie has 25 years’ experience as a business manager and marketing consultant. During her career, Julie has provided research and strategic advice to several major WA public and private sector organisations in areas such as branding, communications, product development, and customer, stakeholder and employee engagement. Since 2011, Julie has worked with Metrix Consulting guiding market research studies and delivering strategic advice to Metrix clients.

Julie was an inaugural WA Business News 40 under 40 recipient, a former WA Chair of the Australian Market and Social Research Society (AMSRS) and a former member of the UWA Convocation Council. In the not for profit sector, Julie has been a Board Member of Future Living Trust for 14 years, and was recently appointed Chair in July 2015.

Julie has also been a passionate supporter of community netball, as a player, team manager and association committee member over many years.

Board of Directors

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Emma Chinnery

Emma Chinnery is a commercial lawyer at Jackson McDonald with almost 10 years experience working with a broad range of clients including corporate and government organisations, the not-for-profit sector, Indigenous trusts and corporations and private clients. A netballer herself for over 20 years, Chinnery is a life member of UWA Netball Club having played over 12 seasons, as well as contributing back to her club as a committee member, and is currently on the selection committee. Chinnery’s legal experience will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Netball WA Board and she spoke about her passion for the development of female leaders in sport as well as her experience across governance and commercial issues.

Jill Powell (from April 2015)

Jill Powell has had a long and varied sporting career having been a triple international representing England in netball, cricket and athletics. Since her playing days she has maintained an involvement in many sports having worked in the industry for the past 30 years. Jill has worked and volunteered for Netball WA for the past ten years including managing the Netball Development Unit coordinating all player, coach and umpiring development, and various roles for the event management team. She is the past President of the Leisure Institute of WA and has held positions on the Executive for a variety of organisations including Womensport West, YMCA, Healthway and Sports International WA.

Fran Haintz (to July 2015) Fran joined the Netball WA Board in 2010 bringing with her over 15 years of experience in regional netball management. Fran is the current president of the Northwest Netball Region, a role she has filled for 12 years. She has been a member of the Port Hedland Netball Association Committee for the past 16 years holding various positions including President for seven years. Fran has a strong working background in community development and indigenous affairs focusing on strategic and financial planning in regional Australia. Fran’s current work sees her as Director of Operations for three business entities she has owned for over 10 years. This work requires Fran to use her commercial management, comprehensive financial and personnel management expertise and experience in marketing in a retail/service environment. Fran also participates as a Board Member on numerous community groups and organisations in the Pilbara and Western Australia. Fran still enjoys a frequent game of netball and continues to focus her energy into umpiring as a National B badged umpire and Association Umpire Development Officer.

Mary Cash (to April 2015)

Mary has been on the Board at Netball WA since 2012, yet has been an active player, coach, umpire and Life Member for many years. She is currently the President of the South East Demons Netball Region as well as being an active member of both the Southern Districts Netball Association and her club, Crusaders. Outside of netball, Mary is a partner in a business called Bee Engineering which manufactures stainless steel machinery used to make honey.

Jacqui Jashari

Jacqui was appointed to the Netball WA Board in March 2010 and currently works as a Senior Consultant in Industry Development and Participation at the Department of Sport and Recreation. Jacqui has expertise working with State Sporting Organisations and Industry Representative Organisations with strategic planning, governance management, organisational structure/development and high performance. Along with this she has worked across DSR projects in policy, facilities and inclusion. Jacqui has been involved in netball for many years beginning her playing, coaching and umpiring at Fremantle Netball Association, Bunbury Netball Association and Eastern Goldfields Netball Association.

She has had various roles in netball associations and regions including, Association Umpire Development Officer, Board Member at the Coastal Netball Region, Association/Region coach and umpire over the years and is currently the Chair of the High Performance Umpire Panel. Jacqui also has extensive netball experience at international and national level as an International Umpire and as a coach/mentor and presenter at both levels. She is the Chairperson for Netball WA’s High Performance Umpire Panel, is currently on the Australian Netball League High Performance Panel and has previously been on the now defunct Netball Australia Grading and Endorsement Panel and Umpire Management Committee. Jacqui has trained umpires in South Africa, Scotland, Singapore, Hong Kong and New Zealand and officiated at the World Championships and Commonwealth Games. She has been awarded the ANZ Sports Star Official of the Year, Womensport West Official of the Year and the Sports Medal of Australia. Jacqui has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors course and is a member of the Australian New Zealand Sports Law Association.

Marita Somerford (from March 2015)

Having been welcomed to the Netball WA Board at the 2014 AGM, Marita Somerford brings a wealth of netballing experience and a desire to make a difference. Recently working professionally at Chevron as a Social Investment Analyst and Executive Officer for Australian Little Athletics, Marita was previously President of Perth Netball Association, a role she held for more than eight years, and currently runs Wembley Netball Club.

Darren Shillington

Darren Shillington joined the Netball WA Board in July 2014 and is a Senior Partner at PKF Mack & Co. Darren has over 27 years of experience in providing taxation and business consulting advice and is father to three girls who currently play netball at Perth Netball Association.

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Corporate Services

The committee’s Terms of Reference were reviewed, and an amendment made allowing the appointment of an external individual to assist in bringing both relevant expertise and a succession planning mechanism.

GOVERNANCE AND RISK

In accordance with the Boards governance mandates, a Governance and Risk Committee was established in January 2015. The committee’s fundamental remit is to oversee the organisation’s risk, internal policies and procedures, protection of assets and regulatory compliance. Membership of this committee is made up of the following individuals:

Chair Emma Chinnery (Director)Member Jacqui Jashari (Director)Member Simon Taylor (CEO)Member Stu Gilsenan (COO)

2015 Governance and Risk Committee Meeting Schedule:

Meeting 1 09 February 2015 Boardroom, State Netball Centre

Meeting 2 08 April 2015 Boardroom, State Netball Centre

Meeting 3 08 July 2015 Boardroom, State Netball Centre

Meeting 4 27 October 2015 Boardroom, State Netball Centre

Meeting 5 17 December 2015 Boardroom, State Netball Centre

In addition to the ongoing delivery of a Governance Action Plan to guide the committee’s critical success factors, it also played a significant role in the establishment of Netball WA’s Public Company Limited by Guarantee (PCLG) subsidiary (Glass Jar Australia) in collaboration with law firm, Jackson McDonald.

Leading and developing our stakeholders through strong governance, workforce management and administration

The Office of CEO and Corporate Services Department is primarily responsible for overseeing corporate administration, budget development, financial services, human resources management, information technology, corporate information management, risk management, internal audit and contract management.

The Department is made up of the following key employees: Chief Executive Officer Simon TaylorChief Operating Officer Stu GilsenanCorporate Services Manager Cathy RayFinance Manager Rebecca SnowballHuman Resource Manager Fiona KellyManager Venue Operations and Programing

Olivia Birkett

Executive Assistant Anthea Foster

Finance OperationsVISIONEstablish contemporary governance policies and a clear succession plan for Netball WA Board

Oversight of the organisations financial governance and ongoing daily operations continues to be the role of the Audit and Finance Committee. Membership of the committee was made up of the following individuals:

Chair Darren Shillington (Director)Member Fran Haintz (Director)

resigned 19 July 2015Member Marita Somerford (Director)

appointed 28th March 2015Member Simon Taylor (CEO)Member Stu Gilsenan (COO)

2015 Audit and Finance Committee Meeting Schedule

Meeting 1 23 February 2015 Boardroom, State Netball Centre

Meeting 2 20 April 2015 Boardroom, State Netball Centre

Meeting 3 24 June 2015 Boardroom, State Netball Centre

Meeting 4 24 August 2015 Boardroom, State Netball Centre

Meeting 5 26 October 2015 Boardroom, State Netball Centre

Meeting 6 14 December 2015 Boardroom, State Netball Centre

Owing to the resignation of foundation Audit and Finance Committee member, and Netball WA Board Member Fran Haintz (to take up the role of the newly formed General Manager Indigenous Programs), in July 2015, fellow Board Member Marita Somerford was appointed as a replacement in March 2015.

Stu Gilsenan Chief Operating Officer

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Human Resource OperationsVISIONBuild an achievement culture within Netball WA’s paid workforce.

See Figures 1, 2 and three.

Operational PlanningVISIONEnsure operational plans and clear KPI’s exist at each level of our sport.

Operationalising Netball WA’s Strategic Plan was a key driver in establishing the Plans @ Work reporting platform in 2013. Building on the refinements of both the platform and the quality of data embedded by the workforce, the organisation can now boast an annual operational plan that sets out:

• Individual actions and reportable KPI’s for achievement within a prescribed timeframe;

• Management level reporting from a whole of department perspective;

• Fluidity in the re-alignment of KPI’s, timings etc. in accordance with business needs against which our performance can be assessed.

Collectively, each reporting level within the Plans @ Work platform form the basis of the performance reporting each month to the Board and relevant committees, whilst continuing to track the year on year health and progress of the business against our long term strategic outcomes.

ICT OperationsVISIONDevelop Clear systems and policies within Netball WA aligned to Netball Australia

In early 2015, an extension of the support service agreement was signed with Office Solutions IT. January 2015 saw the installation and commissioning of IT infrastructure at the State Netball Centre, prior to the official relocation on January 06th. The transition was very smooth with little or no down time recorded in most operating areas.

OSIT service centre interaction throughout 2015 is summarised below, via a snap shot of the tickets submitted by the organisation by service type.

See Figure 1 below.

2015 Business Improvement IdentificationOne of the organisation’s key Strategic Priorities for 2016 as identified at the Board and Executive Planning retreat in July 2015, was the organisation’s use of technology to enhance business value. OSIT were engaged as our preferred consultant to drive this review.

A three-phased approach was developed as follows:

PHASE 1 Identification of how IT is applied within NWA and the business benefits, problems and improvements available.

PHASE 2 Based on the analysis developed in phase 1, develop a list of business improvements, facilitate the prioritising improvements and advise and assist in developing a plan for implementation

PHASE 3 Phase 1 implementationPhase 1 was completed in 2015 and a draft recommendation report submitted for further review in January 2016.

A 3rd Party SupportB AlertC Automated AlertD ConfigureE DecommissionF ExchangeG File ServicesH IncidentI InstallJ IP Telephony/VOIP/HandsetK MailboxL Microsoft OfficeM New Computer and/or UserN Operating SystemO ProblemP Remote AccessQ ServerR Service ManagementS Service SubType unspecifiedT User Account Changes (AD/365)

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FIGURE 2. Department Activity Schedule 2015

HR Activity Type Timing by month(s) Comments

Professional Development All Staff Workshop Quarterly Bullying & Harassment Awareness Training; Mental Health Awareness Training; Time Management Training

Professional Development Individual On request/As needed 3 occurrences

Staff Satisfaction Survey All Staff July 2015 Annually

Performance Review All Staff June 2015 and December 2015 6 monthly

Reward and Recognition All Staff Throughout 2015 Ongoing initiatives

FIGURE 3. Owing to the changing needs of the business the following key roles were introduced in 2015

New Roles 2015 Department Reporting to Comments

General Manager Commercial Operations*

Commercial CEO Filled Sept 15

General Manager Marketing Media & Communications*

Brand, Marketing & Communications

CEO Filled June 15

General Manager Indigenous Programs

Office CEO and Corporate Services

CEO Filled July 15

Corporate Services Manager Office CEO and Corporate Services

COO Filled Nov 15

Executive Assistant Office CEO and Corporate Services

CEO Filled Jan 15

Finance Coordinator Office CEO and Corporate Services

Corporate Services Manager Filled Mar 15

Venue Operations Coordinator Office CEO and Corporate Services

Manager Venue Operations Filled June 15

Graphic Designer Brand, Marketing & Communications

GM - Brand, Marketing & Communications Filled Oct 15

Digital Marketing Coordinator Brand, Marketing & Communications

GM - Brand, Marketing & Communications Filled April 15

*Previously a combined role

FIGURE 4 Employment by Department and Gender 2015

Full-time Part-Time Trainees* Casuals Contract Staff All Positions

F M Total F M Total F M Total F M Total F M Total F M Total

Office of CEO & Corporate Services 3 2 5 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 2 8

Community Netball – Member Services

4 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 5

Community Netball – Game Development

3 2 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 6

Community Netball – Community Engagement

4 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 6

Brand, Marketing & Communications 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 4

West Coast Fever & High Performance

3 2 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 10 8 8 16

Commercial Operations 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 4

State Netball Centre 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 8 4 12 0 0 0 11 4 15

Totals 2015 22 13 35 4 0 4 2 0 2 8 4 12 5 6 11 41 23 64

Totals 2014 21 7 28 5 0 5 2 0 2 0 0 0 3 4 7 27 12 39

% Growth


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State Netball Centre

Netball WA moved into its new office at the State Netball Centre in January 2015, with the $26 million facility officially opened by Western Australian Premier, The Hon Colin Barnett MEc MLA, on 28th March 2015.

Special thanks to VenuesWest and the Department of Sport and Recreation, who both worked tirelessly to complete the State Netball Centre project and provide a seamless transition into the first year of operation. Thanks also to our gym equipment supplier, Fleet, and our floor supply sponsor, Aura, for their contributions to the project.

As a world class high performance venue, the State Netball Centre is now the official training base for West Coast Fever. Overall a total of 3,050 training and competition netball hours were booked at the State Netball Centre in 2015. This included the Australian Diamonds and New Zealand Silverferns in preparation for the Constellation Cup clash in October.

In total 58,000 patrons attended a range of netball training and events. Highlights in this inaugural year of operation included the WA Netball League, Australian Netball League, the Smarter than Smoking Association Championships, NAIDOC carnival and School Sport Australia 12U National Championships.

VISIONMaximise commercial and high performance opportunities through the State Netball Centre.

The State Netball Centre is a premier high performance training venue with four indoor courts, an injury prevention room, dedicated change rooms for West Coast Fever, umpires and eight teams, high performance cameras, recovery spaces and meeting rooms. With West Coast Fever leading the way, Netball WA utilised the State Netball Centre for all its underpinning high performance pathway programs in 2015.

In a year of firsts, the State Netball Centre hosted a range of netball events and competitions. The largest of these, held in conjunction with Perth Netball Association, was the Smarter than Smoking Association Championships. With the competition played throughout the day and into the night, and hosting 10,000 participants and spectators across all three days, the event saw the venue fully operational in terms of food and beverage, traffic management, first aid provisions, cleaning, security and hosting the Closing Ceremony.

Operationally the venue has neared completion of its defects phase. VenuesWest has invested in capital projects to provide additional external power supplies for events, and fit out the venue with chairs for team benches.

Commercially, to maximise the multi purpose features of the State Netball Centre, other sports and events have been held. A round of the Australian Volleyball League as well as tournaments and training saw 206 hours of volleyball in 2015. A number of local badminton users provided regular bookings totaling 263 hours of use. Two commercial events – Bragging Rights 7: Mixed Martial Arts and the SEDA Year 12 Graduation, were both successfully hosted at the State Netball Centre. Finally, the West Coast Eagles utilised the indoor venue as part of their 2016 pre-season training program.

The development of social netball competitions, and hosting a variety of functions and meetings at the State Netball Centre continued in earnest once the traditional netball season concluded. Overall, it has been an exciting year in which we have laid a foundation we look forward to building upon for the future.Olivia Birkett

Manager - State Netball Centre


Fran Haintz General Manager - Indigenous Programs

Netball WA’s Youth Engagement Program Shooting Stars aims to use netball as the primary vehicle to encourage greater engagement and attendance at school of young indigenous girls living in WA’s remote communities.

The program comprises netball training and skills along with a focus on education, health and wellbeing, with improved school attendance the key desired outcome. It also provides a variety of rewards for participation each term, including intra community netball carnivals, bush trips and special events with family and the broader community.

Since launching in July 2015, the program has quickly established a strong presence in a number of remote indigenous communities across WA’s North West region.

Shooting Stars is proudly supported by The Australian Government.

VISIONNetball enabling girls and women in Western Australia’s Aboriginal communities to drive social change

VALUES: Pride - Respect - Success Purpose:

• Use netball as a vehicle to drive school attendance rates• Improve wellbeing and social outcomes of indigenous youth• Support the transition between school and higher education,

or the workplace and;• Encourage indigenous youth to embrace a purposeful lifestyle

Shooting Stars

The Shooting Stars logo and brand represent the program’s ambition to capture the potential of its young participants and see them shine bright within their communities. The logo will be applied across a wide range of collateral and program material, embedding the brand and supporting future programs through strong brand recognition.

OUTCOMEHalls Creek

With 60 active current participants, Halls Creek has set an exciting benchmark for the program with early results providing an indication of the program’s potential long-term impact. Commencing mid way through term three in 2015, the Halls Creek program has been responsible for multiple students re-engaging with school, and has had a wide reaching impact on students both, in and out of school programming. A highlight of the program was a visit from West Coast Fever Coach Stacey Rosman and star defender Erena Mikaere, providing 38 students a fun and engaging netball clinic as reward for their participation to date.Derby

In term four 2015, a pilot program for years 5/6 students was run in Derby engaging 31 students. With more than 90% of the students maintaining or increasing their attendance rate, some by more than 30%, the program has already achieved significant results. Netball WA will look to continue this impact across a larger group of students in 2016 with the Derby community expressing a desire for the program to also be delivered at the early years 3-6, commencing in 2016.Meekatharra

Meekatharra District High School have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Netball WA, with the program set to commence in term one of 2016. The school anticipates more than 80 participants across Years 5-12. A week-long netball program run in term four provided early motivation for students to participate in the full program in 2016.Carnarvon and Wiluna

Carnarvon Community College has recently committed to launching a program in the first term of 2016, and anticipates up to 100 participants in the initial launch. Wiluna Community School has also expressed a strong desire to commence a program in term one of 2016.

Two Community Engagement Coordinators based in the regions will commence in January 2016 to both support the in-school programs, and work toward growing community netball engagement. These roles are regional, and will be based in Halls Creek and Carnarvon.

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In WA’s most remote regions, the night sky puts on one of the most spectacular shows on Earth. Stars burn bright, like embers stoked from a bonfire. Indigenous girls, involved in the Shooting Stars program, shine just as brightly, whether on the court or in the classroom. If you’ve even seen a Shooting Star, you know that hopes, dreams and wishes really can come true.

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Commercial Operations

The past 12 months have been an exciting period of growth and development for the commercial operations of Netball WA. Our ability to continue to expand our revenue base is a foundation on which we can build our sport across the State.

In a cluttered sporting marketplace, our brand and communications play a vital role in building our financial capacity. With that in mind, in the back half of the year we expanded our brand, marketing and communications team, allowing the commercial department to have a clearer focus on revenue. We are now better resourced to grow our existing partnerships, seek new opportunities, and develop other revenue streams that will help drive the development of netball in the future.

The financial support of our Government and corporate partners remains crucial. The Barnett Government continues to show their genuine support through the ongoing and significant contribution of the Department of Sport & Recreation. Our innovative partnership with the Insurance Commission of Western Australia again saw thousands of ‘Belt-Up’ branded balls distributed across the State. Aside from reducing the costs of playing for our participants, this partnership sees netball playing an important role in reducing the road toll in Western Australia.

At the same time, due to our long term partnership with Healthway, netball continues to be able to provide our athletes and spectators with a healthy environment in which to participate in sport in this State. We are proud to be leading promoters of Heathway’s key messages of ‘Alcohol. Think Again’ and ‘Smarter than Smoking’ in the Western Australian community.

In 2015 Netball WA was recognised by the Mental Health Commission as an ideal vehicle to improve the understanding of mental health issues in our community. Our new partnership provided funding for us to work closely with our community partner Youth Focus and Relationships Australia on the delivery of mental health training to key groups within the netball community. The education sessions proved to be such a success that we will continue to develop and deliver them throughout 2016, as we work collectively to reduce the devastating impact of suicide in our community.

Our important Government partnerships illustrate the extraordinary reach of netball, and the vital role it plays in the Western Australian community well beyond the court. We are committed to continuing to use the sport as a vehicle for developing the health and wellbeing of our community.

Our corporate partners play an equally important role in building our capacity to provide our participants with a great environment in which to play sport, and stay connected to their community. We are grateful for the support of all of our long-term supporters and this year we were pleased to welcome Redimed, Aura Flooring, Defence Force Recruiting, Discus on Demand, Perth Airport and RAC to the Netball WA family.

Wherever possible we look to engage our corporate supporters directly with grassroots netball. The Netball Community Raffle, proudly supported by Toyota WA, was a fantastic example of this and saw more than $80,000 raised for community netball. Toyota WA provided a brand new Corolla as first prize, as well as $10,000 to offset administrative costs so that all the money raised could support our sport.

Telstra also supported the Rockingham and Esperance communities during the year, while the RAC made a significant contribution to the Wheatbelt Regional Carnival. We will continue to identify opportunities for all of our partners to play a meaningful role in community netball in the future.

Warren Mahoney General Manager - Commercial Operations


VISIONDevelop and deliver events, competitions and programs to the highest standards.

OUTCOMES

Our calendar was again full of events and activities. The Smarter than Smoking Association Championships were a highlight of the season and we are thankful to all of the Associations who participated, and made the WA Day long weekend another outstanding success. We appreciate the support of the hosts, the Perth Netball Association and their many volunteers.

The PKF Mack Corporate Netball Challenge was a welcome addition to the calendar, with 10 corporate mixed teams battling it out under the astute coaching of our West Coast Fever stars. The PKF Mack Corporate Lunch also attracted a fantastic group from the business community, and once again provided a wonderful platform to raise the profile of the Fever to this important audience.

VISIONConvert our supporters and grassroots community from fans and spectators to participants and members.

OUTCOMES

The West Coast Fever enjoyed their most successful season on record, both on and off the court. Membership rose to 2,390 which represented an increase of 11% on the previous year. By the end of 2015, we were already well placed to increase this number for the 2016 season.

The game day experience for our members and supporters remains a focus and we again looked to improve our fan engagement. There is no doubt that winning certainly helps, and while the Fever team will continue to build in 2016, our off court team will be working hard on making the entire match day experience memorable.

VISIONIdentify opportunities for aggregation across the Netball community.

OUTCOMES

We continued to work with a number of our stakeholders across the netball community to leverage the significant reach of the sport, but there is still so much more we can do in this area. Our relationships with Scody, Mt Franklin and the Insurance Commission of Western Australia continued to provide benefits throughout the netball community, and we have identified a number of other potential opportunities to explore as we enter a new season.

VISIONMaximise the use of Perth Arena to grow our sport.

OUTCOMES

West Coast Fever’s outstanding season was a huge highlight and there is no doubt their on court success will assist us in building off the court. Our ability to attract more than 16,000 people across the two games hosted at Perth Arena laid the foundation for Netball Australia deciding to host a Diamonds test in Perth. A West Australian record netball attendance of more than 12,000 screaming fans gives us confidence that netball is healthy in this State, and the Fever have significant potential for growth.

VISION Generate revenues for the sport through utilising our demographic data and access for engagement.

OUTCOMES

Netball remains the pre-eminent women’s sport in this State and this fact, coupled with its traditional family culture, makes it an attractive option for potential supporters. Our reach and ability to promote key messages is evidenced by our strong partnerships with Healthway, the Insurance Commission of Western Australia, and the Mental Health Commission. We aim to continue to develop these important partnerships, while exploring new relationships to maximise the unique advantages our sport presents us with.

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Principal Partner

Major Sponsor

Sponsors

Preferred Suppliers

W E S T E R N A U S T R A L I A

MASTER BUILDERS

building a better industry

Community Partners

Elite Sponsors

Major Sponsors

Sponsors

Preferred Suppliers

Partners


Brand, Marketing and Communications

With record levels of participation, unprecedented on-court success for West Coast Fever and the launch of major new initiatives including Shooting Stars and Glass Jar, Netball WA’s presence in the community in 2015 was greater than ever.

The organisation’s response to the increasing demands of managing this level of exposure across the sport was a new investment in a range of skill-sets and resources in the marketing space.

For the first time in Netball WA’s history, 2015 saw the establishment of a dedicated Brand, Marketing and Communications business unit, with four full time staff and supporting resources to allow Netball WA to capture and leverage the profile generated by the growing success of the sport.

The team includes a General Manager – Brand, Marketing and Communications; Media and Communications Manager; Digital Marketing Coordinator and Graphic Designer, and collectively represents the most comprehensive marketing team in the sport.

The result has been a stronger response to opportunities for brand exposure across all of Netball WA’s programs and events, from community netball through to the West Coast Fever, and a greater focus on the strategic direction of Netball WA’s brand and marketing objectives.

VISIONDevelopment of a framework around clean and transparent modes of communication across the whole of sport.

OUTCOMES

With a dedicated marketing team available to support Netball WA’s vast range of community programs, each program enjoyed increased exposure, greater strength of brand, and a more professional application of promotion and communication to participants and members.

HighlightsSHOOTING STARS AND GLASS JAR

With the launch of the Shooting Stars program and Glass Jar Australia came the opportunity to develop new brands that would ultimately carry not just the sport of netball, but also its broader social benefits into remote parts of Western Australia.

The Shooting Stars logo and brand represents the connections between individuals within a community, the program’s ambition to capture the potential of its young participants and see them shine bright.

Similarly, the Glass Jar brand reflects the Foundation’s purpose as a receptacle to ‘capture a life’s potential’, and an opportunity to ‘give back to the community’.

WEST COAST FEVER

Following their most successful season on record, West Coast Fever’s prosperity has continued off-court with 2015 concluding at record levels of membership and exposure across traditional and online media.

To ensure the success of 2015 was capitalised upon, a new brand campaign for the team was developed in anticipation of the season ahead, centred around the mantra Heart. Soul. Sweat.

Since the campaign’s launch in September, interest in the West Coast Fever brand has continued to grow, with a significant increase in particular across traditional media, and has laid the foundations for a significant year ahead.

Participation in the

program enables the

girls to have a taste

of success to improve

their self-image,

develop hope and

aspirations.

Shooting Stars, an initiative of Netball WA and Glass Jar,

using netball as the vehicle to encourage greater engagement

and attendance at school of young Aboriginal girls living in

WA’s remote communities and regional towns.

An initiative of

The program includes

netball training and

skills along with a

focus on education

and wellbeing.

Shooting Stars aims

to provide a variety

of rewards for

participation each

term. From community

netball carnivals, to

bush trips.

Shooting Stars works collaboratively with the local community, schools and service

providers to implement a regular drumbeat of personal development activity and

fun for young Aboriginal girls.

Participation in the program enables girls to have a taste of success to improve their

self-image, develop hope and aspirations about their future, and provide motivation to

attend school to achieve those aspirations.

For more information, please contact Rose Whitau

on [email protected] or 0420 629 637

Coming in 2016...the Shooting Stars Program for girls.

Commencing in term 1 2016, the Carnarvon Community College,

in partnership with Netball WA, will deliver the Shooting Stars

Program for students in Years 3-12.

The program includes netball training and skills along with

a focus on education and wellbeing.

Shooting Stars will also provide a variety of rewards for participation

each term, including community netball carnivals, bush trips and

special events with family and the broader community.

For more information on how to register, please

contact Carnarvon Community College.

Daniel Barker General Manager - Brand, Marketing and Communications

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COMMUNITY NETBALL

In 2015, Community netball continued to grow and deliver new access and pathways across the sport, from ANZ NetSetGo’s more than 12,000 participants, to the record attendance of more than 10,000 players, spectators and fans at the Smarter than Smoking Association Championships.

With the introduction of new online communication tools such as Campaign Monitor and an investment in video production equipment, software and skill-sets, Netball WA’s community programs have been promoted to new audiences, and their successes featured across multiple platforms.

SOCIAL NETBALL @ THE STATE NETBALL CENTRE

REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW!

Haven’t played netball in a while? Get your friends together today! Individual nominations welcome.Ladies and Mixed competition starts Monday 11 January 2016

SOCIAL NETBALL @ THE STATE NETBALL CENTRESOCIAL NETBALL @ THE STATE NETBALL CENTRE

No Limits is a Netball Program for people 11 years+ with an intellectual disability.

This FREE initiative involves an 8-week after school tailored netball training program.The No Limits program is a fantastic opportunity for participants with a intellectual disability aged 11 and over to engage with the sport of netball, meet new friends and play in a safe environment as part of a team.The culmination of the program will see players compete in the No Limits Disability Division at the Smarter Than Smoking Association Championships held at the State Netball Centre in Perth on Sunday, 5 June 2016.Term 1 training runs for 8 weeks and commences on Wednesday, February 10 from 4-5pm. Term 2 program continues for 8 weeks and commences

on Wednesday, May 4. Potential participants should also be available to play in the Smarter Than Smoking Association Championships on Sunday, 5 June 2016.

BRIDGING THE GAP FOR ALL NETBALLERS

No Limits Netball

WEST COAST FEVER

CLINICS2016

westcoastfever @westcoastfever @westcoastfeverofficial

I can’t wait to give our most passionate fans an insight into our Fever environment.

As a young kid growing up I idolised the players at the very top and to be able

to engage with the next generation of stars, and give them a glimpse at life as

an elite level netballer, will be an unforgettable experience for both our fans and

us as players.

- Courtney Bruce, West Coast Fever Defender

This summer school holidays West Coast Fever will

offer a unique opportunity for their fans aged 7- 13 to

interact with Western Australia’s top netballers. Fever will

host two ultimate netball experiences in January, where

participants will be given an exclusive tour of the State

Netball Centre, including a behind the scenes look at

Fever’s gym, training facilities and locker room.

Tues, 19 January

10.30am - 12.30pm


Fri, 22 January

1.00pm - 4.00pm


REGISTER NOW

Visit: westcoastfever.com.au/clinics or

email [email protected]

$70Non-Members$60

Members

Location: PCYC Fremantle, 2/34 Paget St, Hiton 6163Date: Every Wednesday, 10th of February- 23rd of March, Time: 4:00-5:00pm.

$2per session

Netball4AllA program for everyone!

The program will be broken into 3 different age groups: » 5-7 years » 8-11 years » 12-17 years

STATE NETBALL CENTRE

The significance of having a place to call home for the sport of netball has not been lost in 2015, with the State Netball Centre featuring heavily in the marketing and communication activities of Netball WA throughout the year.

Following the official opening of the facility by the Hon Premier Colin Barnett MEc MLA in February, the State Netball Centre has provided the backdrop for major events including the Smarter than Smoking Association Championships, and West Coast Fever pre-season training, all being captured and promoted via Netball WA’s growing portfolio of social media platforms.

VISIONEstablish one brand across the sport in Western Australia

OUTCOMES

With the significant growth of the sport across programs, participants, members and stakeholders, the establishment of one brand that unites the sport is more important now more than ever.

The establishment of a dedicated Brand, Marketing and Communications team has allowed the organisation to take the next steps towards the review of all of Netball WA’s brands, as well as recommendations towards the sports collective future brand direction.

The Netball WA Census project will form the first part of this process, with further steps to be taken in 2016.


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Liz Booth General Manager - Community Netball

COMMUNITY NETBALL25ANNUAL REPORT 2015

Community – Game Development

Coach Accreditation and EducationVISIONEnsure our coaches have access to varied and appropriate levels of coach accreditation and education.

OUTCOMES

Netball WA provides opportunities for coach education and accreditation for all coaches, regardless of experience. Varied opportunities with practical face-to-face accreditation and education sessions, along with online education were provided during 2015 in both metropolitan and regional Western Australia.

The Foundation, Development, Intermediate and Advanced coach accreditation courses were delivered with good participation across all courses in 2015. Advanced Course participants were fortunate to have former Australian Coach and Player Jill McIntosh deliver the course. High Performance coach Lyn Pemberton delivered the Intermediate coach accreditation course.

2015 ACCREDITATION OUTCOMES

Course ParticipantsFoundation 720Development 132Intermediate 44Advanced 10 (plus 4 coaches achieving accreditation

from previous courses)Coach Conferences were delivered in regional Western Australia, providing a fantastic opportunity for our regional coaches to up-skill. A two-day conference was held in Margaret River in September with the support of the South West Netball Region and Department of Sport and Recreation – South West Region. An eminent line up of presenters, including West Coast Fever Coach Stacey Rosman, former Australian Assistant Coach and player Lisa Beehag, West Coast Fever and Australian Diamonds player Caitlin Bassett and West Coast Fever Strength and Conditioning Coaches Liam Warwick and Jordan Stares presented to over 45 coaches. The conference catered for ANZ NetSetGO, through to elite coaches. Participants travelled from Perth, Tom Price, Broome, Esperance and Albany to attend the conference.

A one-day conference was held in Esperance with Jill McIntosh delivering sessions catering specifically for coaches of junior and senior teams.

Netball WA endorsed and supported series two and three of “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” coach education series, delivered by High Performance coaches Sue Gaudion and Lyn Pemberton. This was another excellent opportunity for WA Coaches to obtain coach up-skilling from two extremely experienced coaches and presenters.

The “Dare to Develop a Diamond” 11-13 and 14-16 year old programs were delivered at the State Netball Centre. The 11-13 year old program resource is now available for purchase without having to attend the workshop. The 14-16 year old program resource is only available through attending a workshop.

Jill McIntosh delivered coach education sessions in October and November in Perth, Kalgoorlie and Esperance. Coaches and athletes from all sporting codes in Esperance that had a scholarship within the Department of Sport and Recreation Regional Talent Development Network Program also had the opportunity to attend a presentation from Jill McIntosh, with more than 30 coaches and athletes participating.

Coaches in the Field coach education workshops were held in the metropolitan and regional areas. These sessions were well attended with numbers increasing significantly from 2014.

Academy Cup Coaches received mentoring during the Academy Cup from WAIS Head Coach Michelle Wilkins, High Performance Coach Lyn Pemberton and Netball WA State and League mentor coaches.

Jill McIntosh delivered the Locker Room workshop over two sessions, involving a 2-hour workshop, and then attendance at the Australia versus New Zealand International Game at the Perth Arena in October with Australian Diamonds Coach Lisa Alexander also addressing the coaches.

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2015 COACH EDUCATION OUTCOMES

Workshops ParticipantsRegional Coach Conferences 65Coaches in the Field Workshops 529Dare to Develop A Diamond 11-13 12Dare to Develop A Diamond 14-16 12Locker Room – Constellation Cup 40Free NetSetGO Coach Education 106Mental Health Workshops 988Wheatbelt Festival of Netball 131

2016 will see some new coach education initiatives from Netball WA and Netball Australia that will provide opportunities for coaches to further broaden their coaching knowledge.

2015 Region VisitsVISIONTo build capacity by providing educational opportunities and support within the Regions, Associations and Clubs volunteer workforce.

OUTCOMES

Netball WA worked in conjunction with the Regional and Association Development Officers, and conducted visits to our Regions. Coach Accreditation Courses, Coach Education Workshops, Player Development and Talent Identification of athletes and coaches were completed.

Regional Development Officers attended a professional development day in March and both the Regional and Association Development Officers were invited to attend a professional development weekend in October. The professional development weekends are important events on the Netball WA calendar, as they provide opportunity for the Development Officers to:

• Network, review and plan with Netball WA and other Regional and Association personnel for the following year.

• Update themselves on existing accreditation, workshops and programs.

• Gain training in new programs and courses.

Netball WA is committed to driving the “One Netball Community” and this is achieved through collaboration with our valued Development Officers and Netball Community.

Festival of NetballNetball WA with the support of the Department of Sport and Recreation delivered a Festival of Netball in the Wheatbelt region. The purpose of the Festival of Netball was to:

• Develop capacity within the region’s workforce;• Provide opportunity for coaches & umpire’s through

accreditation, education and mentoring;• Provide player and umpire development and talent

identification ;• Provide relevant up-skilling to committees and volunteers;• Promote netball through “Come and Try” sessions and clinics

at Netball Associations, Recreation Centres and schools.

Merredin, Kulin, Corrigin and Districts, Dalwallinu, Wongan Hills, Kalannie, Mukinbuddin and Bencubbin all received visits as part of the Festival of Netball. West Coast Fever Captain and Australian Diamond athlete Ashleigh Brazill, and West Coast Fever athlete Courtney Bruce attended the visit to Wongan Hills. Courtney also attended the visit to Merredin.

Overall there were 870 participants in the ScoolNet Program, 105 students involved in the high school player clinics and 22 participants in the regional West Coast Fever Clinic held in Merredin. Over 131 coaches received further accreditation and education and over 30 umpires were engaged in the festival’s programs with 3 C badge accreditations being awarded. Netball WA visited 9 Association competitions during the festival.

Netball WA Endorsed Specialist Netball SchoolsFour high schools currently have Netball WA endorsed Specialist Netball Programs. These schools have met the criteria from the Department of Education and Netball WA.

• Aranmore Catholic College• Darling Range Sports College• Melville Senior High School• Warwick Senior High School

Sue Gerrard from Melville Senior High School Specialist netball program coached the Western Australian 15U State School Girls team. Sam McShane from Darling Range Sports College Specialist netball program coached the Western Australian 12U State School Girls team.

Karly Guadagnin (Hoar) from Darling Range Sports College was appointed the WA 19U State Team Assistant Coach.

Foundation coaching accreditation courses and Level 1 umpiring courses were delivered at each of the schools as part of Netball WA’s ongoing support in the development of students within the programs. Selected students from each school also had the opportunity to attend a West Coast Fever game.


Mental Health InitiativeVISION Guarantee all coaches, umpires, officials and players have access to appropriate levels of accreditation and education.

OUTCOME

In 2014, Netball WA secured funding from the Mental Health Commission as part of the State Government’s suicide prevention strategy ‘One Life WA’. Throughout 2015 Netball WA continued to engage with Youth Focus and Relationships Australia for the promotion and delivery of the Mental Health Awareness initiative. The project included a variety of educational activities designed to raise awareness, and increase knowledge of mental health and suicide prevention in the netball and wider communities.

Netball WA targeted selected groups from within its community to deliver the workshop and information sessions to. These included:

• Netball WA Board and Staff• Netball WA Regional and Association Development Officers

and Umpire Development Officers• Netball WA Course Presenters• Coaches, Managers and officials

- Smarter than Smoking Association Championships - State Team Programs - Develop A Diamond Regional and State Academies - West Coast Fever - Regional Talent Development Programs - Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball

League Officials - Coaches attending Foundation Coach Accreditation

Courses - Grassroots Site Coaches

• Athletes • West Coast Fever athletes • State Team Programs• Develop A Diamond Regional and State Academies

Youth Focus and Relationships Australia developed workshops appropriate to each target audience. A variety of workshops and information sessions, varying in length from 1-3 hours, were held for Board and staff members, coaches, umpires, managers and other officials, as well as athletes. Sessions were delivered in the metropolitan area, and some regional areas.

The attendance of the Minister for Mental Health; Disability Services and Child Protection, the Hon Helen Morton MLA, at the mental health information session delivered at the Netball WA 2015 Smarter than Smoking Association Championships, and the media coverage during this visit, gave further opportunity to highlight the importance of mental health issues currently affecting our communities.

This along with the attendance of more than 950 participants at sessions, positive feedback from attendees, requests for more information sessions and general discussion generated from the information sessions and workshops, provided a positive indication of the success of the program. The Mental Health Initiative will continue in 2016, with a strong focus on delivery to identified regional areas.

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Develop A Diamond Regional Academy ProgramVISIONAchieving sustained high performing talent through education, training, recruitment and retention programs.

OUTCOMES

The Netball Australia (NA) Develop a Diamond Regional Academy (DADRA) Program continues to provide a soundly based, consistent, coordinated national approach for development of all State/Territory based identified athletes.

The DADRA Program consists of three core components, technical and tactical skill development, physical preparation and athlete wellbeing. The DADRA Program is a long-term development program specifically targeted for athletes ranging from 14-16 years’ old who display the potential to progress through the Netball WA Athlete Pathway. The objectives of the DADRA Program are to:

• Provide an elite, holistic program that focuses on the development of the individual athlete and their ability to contribute to a team environment;

• Deliver a best practice training program based on the NA Academy Curriculum and designed to maximise the potential for elite performance outcomes;

• Provide a clear and well communicated development pathway for athletes;

• A training environment that is delivered by highly qualified coaches and support staff in NA standard facilities.

11 Regions, in addition to an Aboriginal All-Stars squad, conducted trials between June and July with 319 athletes identified and invited to participate in the program. Programs varied slightly from region to region, with some country regions conducting a camp-based program over a seven-month period, while others delivered a weekly program over 4 – 5 months.

Coaches were required to develop and individualise their training programs within their regions using the DADRA Resource as their primary reference. Netball WA created an additional activity resource to support the development and up-skilling of the DADRA Coaches. It is a requirement of the program that the Head Coach of each program is a minimum Advanced accredited coach, and Assistant Coach/es are a minimum of an Intermediate accredited coach.

With Netball WA’s focus on this in 2015 the following was achieved:• 6 Coaches with Advanced Accreditation (6 working towards

Advanced)• 26 Coaches with Intermediate Accreditation• 16 Coaches with Development Accreditation• 8 Coaches with Foundation Accreditation

Training sessions continued through to the conclusion of the program at the Academy Cup in early October. The Academy Cup was the culmination of the DADRA program, with regions selecting two teams of 12 athletes from their squad, to compete in a competition environment at the State Netball Centre. Although only one component of the program, this event in conjunction with Hub Days allows athletes to display their skills and physical competencies developed in their training in a game based environment. It also provides an opportunity for DADRA coaches and talent identified umpires to receive invaluable mentoring from high performance coaches.


Department of Sport and Recreation’s Regional Talent Development ProgramVISIONAchieving sustained high performing talent through education, training, recruitment and retention programs.

OUTCOMES

The Department of Sport and Recreation’s (DSR) Regional Talent Development Program provides a statewide network supporting regional-based talented athletes, coaches and officials. It allows them to continue their development and progress along the pathway in their region by facilitating their access to:

• High quality training environment, coaching and sport specialist services;

• Other support services such as athlete well-being and strength & conditioning services;

• Assistance with participation in high-level competition/s.

Identified and eligible athletes, coaches and officials must reside in one of the Department of Sport and Recreation’s 9 designated regions. The program allows for some components to be conducted within their home environment, coordinated by either a local network coach or recognised regional sport service provider, or other local sport and recreation networks.

Netball WA continued to work with established key regional partners of the South West Academy of Sport, Mid West Academy of Sport, Peel Regional Academy of Sport, Great Southern Sports Talent Association and Goldfields – Esperance Talent Development Program.

Regional Talent Development Programs have also been established with:

• Broome Regional Talent Development Program• Goldfields – Kalgoorlie/Boulder Talent Development Program• Gascoyne Talent Development Program• Pilbara Regional Talent Development Program• Narrogin Talent Development Program

Netball WA worked with program partners to develop the netball component within each of these programs.

The DSR Regional Talent Development Program was reviewed in late 2015, with subsequent findings and proposed changes to be communicated to State Sporting Organisations in early 2016.

Netball WA continues to build sustainability in athlete, coach and official development through alignment and inclusion of the regional stakeholders and programs such as this.

SEDA ProgramVISION Strengthening pathways of engagement with our sport by growing relationships with all netball providers across the state including schools and education institutions.

OUTCOMES

In the partnership’s second year, Netball WA continued to support the SEDA - Netball WA Sports Development Program. 2015 saw a really positive growth from one metropolitan class and a Bunbury Multisport Program in 2014, to two metropolitan classes plus the Multisport Program based in Bunbury. Both metropolitan classes alternated their base between the State Netball Centre and Loftus Recreation Centre.

SEDA is an education provider that exists to engage, educate and empower young people in Years 11 and 12 as they transition from school to employment or further study. SEDA’s program was established in 2006 in Victoria to meet the needs of young people whose education preference is for an applied and context relevant learning experience.

SEDA engages students in their education by connecting their passion for sport and recreation with a hands-on learning environment. Students complete their senior secondary qualification, and gain nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications. SEDA works with the strengths of students to develop their self-confidence and self-worth through positive learning experiences. This provides all students with the opportunity to develop key life skills; including organisation, independence and resilience, which see them prepared for the real world. Overall, the program offers a variety of benefits to all students and program partners.

Through the SEDA Netball Sport Development Program, students gained valuable experience during work placements with Netball WA and other organisations, including local netball associations. Most of the student’s practical experience came from their engagement in Netball WA’s ScoolNet Program, whereby they delivered weekly ScoolNet clinics to identified schools, and assisted with the running of various West Coast Fever Cup competitions. They also volunteered at many Netball WA competitions and events including the West Coast Fever home games, West Coast Fever Clinics, Smarter than Smoking Association Championships, Aboriginal Gala Day and NAIDOC Carnival. Additionally the students also volunteered at their local club or association when available. Netball WA hosted 4 Work Placement Learning students in Terms 2 and 3, with all based in the Community Netball Department.

The SEDA program culminated with the Year 12 graduation ceremony held for the first time at the State Netball Centre, and the Year 11 presentation at the South Fremantle Football Club, with 10 students (9 from Year 12 and 1 from Year 11) receiving awards from Netball WA.

The success of this partnership in its second year was exceptional and mutually beneficial to all parties. Netball WA looks forward to continued growth and development of this program in the years to come.

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Community Umpire and Officials Development VISION To ensure our umpires and officials have greater access to appropriate levels of accreditation and education.

OUTCOMESGREEN SHIRT PROGRAM

Netball WA continued to facilitate and encourage the growth of the Green Shirt Program in 2015.

The Green Shirt Program identifies and promotes community awareness of umpires, encouraging and providing a pathway for beginner umpires, and is used as an avenue to up-skill the Green Shirt Coordinators within the Associations.

Associations participating in this program were expected to complete the Level 1 Umpires Course and Section I Umpires Theory Exam as a pre-requisite for National Officiating Accreditation Scheme Badge attainment. The newly developed Netball Australia Community Umpire Toolkit was also integrated into this Program for 2015.

A total of 39 Associations and 700 participants were involved in the program in 2015.

National Officiating Accreditation Scheme - Accreditations2015 saw an increase in National Officiating Accreditation Scheme badges awarded across the State. Changes to the National Umpiring Development Framework (NUDF) around the testing panel composition for C Badges made a significant difference in Netball WA’s ability, particularly in regional areas, to test on a more regular basis. In total 296 badges were awarded:.

- A-Badge: 1 - B-Badge: 21 - C-Badge: 274

The development of the Netball Australia on-line bench officials introductory course made the recruitment and education of score bench officials much easier in 2015. With further promotion of this pathway, Netball WA anticipates strong growth in this area over the coming years. For the first time in several years, assessments for bench officials accreditation were conducted during Australian Netball League matches held in Perth. The following accreditations were awarded in 2015:

- National: 2 - State: 1


National Officiating Accreditation Scheme – Courses And ExamsThe umpire and officials courses and exams provided excellent development opportunities for all umpires and officials, whilst serving as pre-requisites for all National Officiating Accreditation Scheme (NOAS) umpire badges and officials accreditation. Participation numbers for courses and exams were as follows:

NOAS UMPIRE COURSES

2015 Courses ParticipantsLevel 1 1174Level 2 0*Rules in Action 79

*Did not conduct course in 2015

NETBALL AUSTRALIA UMPIRE EXAMS

Exam ParticipantsSection I 1172Section II 10

NOAS SCORE BENCH OFFICIALS COURSE

NOAS Score Bench Officials Course ParticipantsScore bench Introductory Course 148

Netball WA’s Regions continued to operate in 2015 with their Regional Umpire Development Officers who in turn worked with their Association Umpire Development Officers in the areas of umpire, testing and accreditation, education, development and talent identification.

In 2015, Netball WA continued to increase umpire numbers engaged in courses and exams, with many going on to attain their National Officiating Accreditation Scheme A, B or C Badge. Netball WA’s Game Development Coordinator of Umpiring and Officials worked collaboratively alongside Netball WA contracted staff to ensure all Regions and Associations were up-skilled and educated around the testing of umpires to ensure all requirements and standards were met.

Regional Umpire Talent Identification And DevelopmentVISIONEnsure all umpires have access to appropriate levels of education whilst providing a pathway for talented Regional and Association umpires into high performance programs through talent identification and development.

OUTCOMES

Umpires were talent identified during regional visits conducted by Netball WA staff, coaches and presenters. Most of these umpires were talent identified between March and September 2015, with many of these umpires officiating at various events and competitions such as Fever in Time trials, Develop A Diamond Regional Academy Hub Days, Academy Cup and Cadet Cup.

30 Metropolitan and Regional Umpires were also invited to participate in the Regional Academy Cup held on the 4 and 5 October at the State Netball Centre. Umpires received valuable coaching and further education and up-skilling from the High Performance Umpire Panel members, and other senior umpire coaches. These umpires were assessed and notified as to whether they would continue through the Netball WA umpire pathway, or return to their Association to further develop their skills to progress at a later stage. These talent-identified umpires also had the opportunity to umpire games between the visiting 21U Singapore National Team and various Netball WA teams and the High Performance Challenge.

The National C Badge Umpire Workshop was held in May with 40 umpires in attendance and the B Badge Umpire Workshop was held at the State Netball Centre in November with 33 participants attending.

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Regional/Association Umpire Development VisitsVISIONTo build capacity by providing educational opportunities and support within Regions, Associations and Club volunteer workforces.

OUTCOMES

In 2015, Netball WA continued to work cohesively alongside each Regional Umpire Development Officer and Association Umpire Development Officer to engage and build capacity. 15 visits were planned and completed to Regional areas and 5 visits planned and completed to Metropolitan areas. On these visits, Netball WA staff provided each Region with opportunities for educational courses, coaching and testing of umpires, talent identification and areas for opportunities.

Netball WA worked in conjunction with each Regional Umpire Development Officer and Association Umpire Development Officer to provide Professional Development Days, which were held in March and October. These provided education sessions around new initiatives rolled out by Netball Australia such as the 2015 National Umpire Development Framework (NUDF), Level One Online Umpires course, Community Umpire Toolkit and the Netball WA and Netball Australia umpire pathways.


Community – Member Services

MyNetballVISIONEmpowering our communities to build capacity, ensuring the effective use of technology across all Regions, Associations and Clubs.

OUTCOMES

MyNetball continues to be the key administrative platform for the sport of netball, both nationally and throughout the state. Netball Australia continues to work with Netball WA to ensure that the system is operating to its potential, whilst completing the many system enhancements and addressing any system concerns. In 2015 the NetSetGO MyNetball Module for the registration of ANZ NetSetGO Centres and participants, and the Learning Management System for the recording of participant on-line education courses and accreditations were introduced to each Member Organisation.

Netball WA staff undertook many hours of scheduled training and were available for members to handle and resolve member queries. Some of the other achievements attained in 2015 are as follows:

85 training sessions held across the state, covering 10 Regions, 59 Association visits and 150 clubs;

310 face to face scheduled training hours completed during 2015;

11 Regions and 73 Associations used the Registration Module with 24% of our registered members and participants (13617 Individuals) using the online registration forms;

8 Regions and 56 Associations used the competition module to formulate their fixtures and ladders;

6 Regions and 19 Associations and 22 Clubs used the free website offered through MyNetball;

Netball WA engaged in various forms of MyNetball training from face to face to video-conferencing through team viewer and ongoing phone and email support.

The following table outlines the number of participant logins to MyNetball throughout 2015. These results highlight that most of the MyNetball administration was managed by Region, Association and Club administrators, which accounted for 76% of our registrations rather than individual members or participants. Netball WA will continue to promote the value of individual registration.

PARTICIPANT LOGINS TO MYNETBALL

Login frequency (per year) Count1 60782-4 40565-10 112411-20 26721+ 114

As expected the increase in club training across the state lead to an increase of 5325 participants using their login between 1-10 times.

As the training of clubs continues in 2016 and beyond, we expect this trend to continue to increase as the usability of the online registration system, including online payment improves. This will reflect a much higher login frequency between 1, and 7-10 times per year from the individual member/participant cohort.

With the introductory rollout of MyNetball completed in 2013, Netball WA spent 2015 consolidating the system, fine-tuning the online registration system, and troubleshooting for the Regions, Associations and Clubs, ensuring the effective use of their technology across all levels. Netball WA continued training our Regions, Associations and Clubs and were encouraged by the organisations’ eagerness and persistence in using the system. Moving forward, our next step is to build the capacity of more clubs which will further increase the number of players, coaches and umpires signing onto the system; both using the online registration and the new e-learning module. With the system stabilising in 2015, the focus will now shift to increasing the variety and reliability of the reports within MyNetball.

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Top Club ProjectVISIONProvide ongoing leadership and education to Regions, Associations and Clubs in the areas of governance, workforce management and administration.

Outcomes: Following the initial pilot workshops conducted in 2014, delivery of the Top Club Planning Tool began in 2015. Overall 48 Netball Associations and Clubs from 8 Regions participated in 22 workshops through the year, with Netball WA directly delivering 6 of these workshops to 28 Associations and Clubs.

Workshops facilitated directly by Netball WA

Region Number of Associations/Clubs attending

Coastal 9North West 5Perth Lions 3Perth Lions 5Wheatbelt 6TOTAL 28

This project is a partnership between the WA Sports Federation, and eight State Sport Associations: Netball WA, Basketball WA, Football West, Hockey WA, Rugby WA, Surf Life Saving WA, WA Cricket Association and the WA Football Commission. RAC has also provided support in partnership with the Department of Sport and Recreation.

Created by sport for sport, the Top Club project engages club members in developing club values, vision and identifying appropriate and inappropriate behaviour as part of developing a year-long club plan. The plan assists the Club or Association’s President and Committee in identifying key tasks to be undertaken throughout the year.

Clubs participate in a 3-hour workshop, a great investment of the Committee’s time into the ongoing running and sustainability of the club. Based on contemporary management practices, Top Club enhances club culture through strong and effective leadership, a consultative decision-making process to achieve buy-in, agreement of behaviour standards and consistent practice of these behaviours by all members. Netball specific resources are available to assist clubs in achieving their plans. Netball WA also provide ongoing assistance to clubs to implement their plan

KidSport ProgramVISIONDrive the evolution of our sport, removing limitations on participation.

OUTCOMES

The Department of Sport and Recreation’s KidSport Program continues to support children in the participation of netball throughout Western Australia.

The initiative provides registration fee relief for children who may be prevented from joining sport and recreation clubs due to their financial circumstances. Children aged between five and 18 years can receive membership fee subsidies of up to $200 annually.

A report provided by the Department of Sport and Recreation indicated that in 2015 KidSport assisted 2,301 children, an increase of 4% from the previous year from 107 Local Governments in joining a netball club/association. With 55% of these children not previously being involved in netball, it is evident that such an initiative is having a positive impact on our sport.

Since KidSport’s inception in 2011, 12,696 vouchers from 107 Local Governments have been issued to youngsters, many from diverse backgrounds. These children have registered to play within 453 netball clubs and associations during the same time period.

KidSport Netball Fast Facts• Vouchers used from 2011-2015: 12,696• Top Local Governments in which KidSport

vouchers were used: Wanneroo 379, Swan 323, Mandurah 238, Rockingham 182, Gosnells 170, Albany 154.

• Top suburbs/towns where KidSport vouchers were used: Busselton 81, Ellenbrook 79, Albany 61, Broome 58, Narrogin 58, Northam 56.

• Top 10 Associations/Clubs where vouchers were used: Mandurah Netball Association 137, Bunbury Netball Association 131, Busselton Netball Association 99, Southern Districts Netball Association 84, Swan Districts Netball Association 82, Belmont Netball Association 81, Geraldton Netball Association 74, Nga Iwi Katoa 62, Butler Netball Club 59, Everlast Flames Netball Club 59.

• Most children hear about KidSport through their Club, friends or family, School or Local Government

TOP CLUB


Affiliation & MembershipVISIONProvide ongoing leadership and education to Regions, Associations and Clubs in the areas of governance, workforce management and administration.

OUTCOMES

AffiliationRegions 11Associations 73Clubs 1481

MEMBERSHIP

2015 Numbers totalled 37,748, which is an 8% increase on 2014. The membership breakdown is as follows:

MembershipSenior 10,005Junior 25,222Non-Playing 2,455Life Member 66TOTAL 37,748

JOINT BUSINESS PLANS

Throughout 2015 Netball WA met with each member Region to develop their Joint Business Plans, and agree on Actions and Key Performance Indicators for 2016. These have now been finalised and are ready for implementation in 2016.

These plans were largely based on feedback that Regions provided during Netball WA’s Strategic Plan consultation phase and subsequent follow-up meetings and consultations. The structure and direction of these plans link strongly to Netball WA’s Strategic Plan, whilst supporting the direction and activities of each region. Netball WA anticipates that these plans will further enhance the working relationship between Netball WA and its Regions, and assist Regions in maintaining existing funding levels whilst sourcing new opportunities.

FacilitiesVISIONEnsure Netball WA, our Regions and Associations are adequately resourced to build capacity and deliver our sport.

OUTCOMES

Following an extensive consultation period involving a broad cross section of stakeholders, 2015 saw the completion and release of the of the Netball WA Strategic Facilities Plan which complimented the roll out of the Netball Australia National Facilities Policy, also released in 2015.

The Netball WA Strategic Facilities Plan was developed in conjunction with Basketball WA, and delivers on one of netball’s key strategic objectives. This will be a significant resource to assist our membership, the wider netball community, local government and commercial centres in the development of facilities for the sports current and future needs.

The Strategic Facilities Plan outlines the likely population growth patterns within our state over the coming years and identifies the future requirements for further facilities to accommodate this growth. The document also contains the framework to indicate how Netball WA is able to provide support and guidance to it’s key stakeholders, as well as information on the following:

A three level hierarchy of facilities – State, Regional and District.

Further detail on recommendations for facilities in each region as per the Department of Sport and Recreation Regional Boundaries, accompanied with priority levels and timeframes.

The Netball WA Strategic Facilities Plan was funded by the Department of Sport and Recreation, and endorsed by the Netball WA Board. The Plan is a comprehensive resource for Regions, Associations, Local Government, other government departments and developers.

The Netball Australia National Facilities Policy provides stakeholders and member organisations with a framework that can assist in the planning and development of community netball facilities. This Policy was developed in consultation with key stakeholders including Member Organisations, along with Associations, Leagues and Clubs, as well as local and State Governments.

The key objectives of the Policy are to:• Support participation growth and sustainability;• Provide key stakeholders with guidance in facility planning

and development;• Provide a technical manual that can be applied nationally;• Improve the overall consistency, quality and accessibility of

netball facilities.

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Netball Community RaffleVISIONEnsure Netball WA is an influencer of local government and commercial operators to secure access and development of facilities for our sports current and future needs.

OUTCOMES

The inaugural Netball Community Raffle, proudly supported by Toyota WA was launched in 2015, and was a great success for the 89 Associations and Clubs involved. With more than 40,000 tickets sold, the Raffle had two main purposes – to provide Associations and Clubs with a fundraising opportunity where no outlay was required on their behalf, and to put funds aside for future facility investment.

60% of funds raised were returned which resulted in over $46,000 given back to the Associations and Clubs involved. 7 Associations and Clubs received in excess of $2,000 returned, with a further 8 receiving more than $1,000. The funds have been used for things ranging from equipment purchases and end of season events, to offsetting costs for athletes in talent development programs.

The winner of the Raffle received a brand new 2015 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport, thanks to the support of Toyota WA with other prizes ranging from a trip to the 2015 Netball World Cup in Sydney to a 2016 West Coast Fever Emerald Family Membership and 4 tickets and a Supporter’s Pack to the 2015 Constellation Cup match held at Perth Arena in October.

With the remaining 40% of proceeds, Netball WA has established a Facilities Fund that all affiliated Clubs, Associations and Regions will have the opportunity to access for the development or re-development of their key facilities. Netball WA is in the process of finalising its Facilities Fund Guidelines and nomination process, which will be distributed to its membership in early 2016.

Netball WA would like to thank Toyota WA, Events Worldwide and Netball Australia for their generous support of the Netball Community Raffle in its inagural year.

The Netball Community Raffle will again be held in 2016 and all Associations and Clubs are encouraged to make this their main method of raising funds in 2016.


Community Engagement

ScoolNetVISIONTo grow the sport and brand of netball by strengthening the pathways of engagement, building relationships with key stakeholders and promoting access to our sport to new markets.

OUTCOMES

The ScoolNet Program has continued to grow in 2015, again reaching record numbers in all three areas of the program. The program’s components consist of ScoolNet Clinics, the West Coast Fever Cup and West Coast Fever Fastball competitions. These programs are all designed to engage students in the sport of netball in a fun, safe and encouraging environment.

In 2015, a total of 18,972 participants took part in Netball WA’s ScoolNet Clinics. This demonstrates a growth of 23% from 2014. The clinics included ANZ NetSetGO clinics (years 1 – 5) and School Clinics (years 6 – 12). 2015 was the first year clinics were offered to High School age students, which proved successful. The clinics were delivered across various locations in Western Australia by a total of 35 Community Coaches, as well as several West Coast Fever Players. The SEDA Netball WA Sports Development Program students also facilitated ScoolNet clinics across the year to complete the required practical components of their studies.

Participation numbers in the West Coast Fever Cup remained steady this year; reaching 9075 in 2015 compared to 8494 in 2014. The ability for schools to create a West Coast Fever branded competition from their existing netball activities has been a highlight of this program. The SEDA Netball WA Sport Development Program assisted with the facilitation and umpiring of various West Coast Fever Cup competitions, whilst the West Coast Fever athletes were also involved in the presentation of the West Coast Fever Cup awards and trophies on a number of occasions.

West Coast Fever Fastball numbers increased by 25% this year, totalling 19,889 participants. This figure compares to 15,957 participants in 2014. Participant numbers rose significantly in 2015 due to the integration of the West Coast Fever Fastball program in ScoolNet Clinics, facilitated by both Netball WA Community Coaches and the SEDA Netball WA Sports Development Program. The “shoulder pass” competition remains a popular component of the ScoolNet Program.

Overall, 47,936 participants engaged in the ScoolNet Program in 2015. This represented a 21.6% increase from last year’s total of 39,426.

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Sporting SchoolsVISIONTo grow relationships with all netball providers across the state including schools and to promote netball in regional and rural areas of Western Australia.

OUTCOMES

Sporting Schools is a new $100 million Australian Government initiative designed to help schools to increase children’s participation in sport, and to connect children with community sport. 2015 was the inaugural year of this program, with an initial roll out to all Australian schools.

In conjunction with the Federal Government and Netball Australia, Netball WA offered Sporting Schools packages in 4-week blocks, with one-hour sessions being run once per week. ANZ NetSetGO was the product on offer, and schools had the ability to nominate their own coach, or alternatively, Netball WA could organise a community coach to conduct the weekly sessions.

Four pilot Sporting Schools Programs were run by Netball WA, in both metropolitan and regional areas of WA, during Term 2 of 2015. Following this, 21 Sporting Schools Programs were delivered across the remainder of 2015, with a total of 15 schools engaging 673 participants. The Sporting Schools Program will continue to remain a focus of the Community Engagement Unit in 2016.


ANZ NetSetGOVISIONStrengthening pathways of engagement with our sport allowing it to grow and unite through increased community participation and engagement.

OUTCOMES

In 2015, ANZ NetSetGO was again the only junior introductory netball program for 5-10 year olds in Netball WA’s One Netball Community. The program has continued to provide participants with the best possible introduction to the sport of netball through the use of play-based activities, minor games and modified matches in a fun, safe and highly engaging environment. ANZ NetSetGO is a vital part of the athlete development pathway, as it establishes solid foundation skills and a sense of achievement and success that encourages children to continue to participate in netball. In 2015, each participant received a pack that included a Gilbert stitched netball, an ANZ NetSetGO t-shirt, a medallion, and a West Coast Fever height chart.

In 2015 each club or school participating in an ANZ NetSetGO competition (SET) had the opportunity to sign up as an ANZ NetSetGO Centre, as well as being able to run the skills program (NET). Each Centre was provided with an equipment kit and access to a range of specifically designed online resources, creating equal development opportunities for each participant. Netball WA received multiple communications stating these resources were invaluable to community ANZ NetSetGO Centres.

Significant growth has occurred in 2015 across most areas of ANZ NetSetGO. 2015 saw the introduction of the NetSetGO MyNetball Module, whereby all ANZ NetSetGO centres and participants were required to register using this platform. The conversion of NetSetGO MyNetball Module use, and online registrations for clubs and associations, has been a strong focus for 2015. Overall 100% of centres and approximately 25% of participants registered directly through the module. It is Netball WA’s goal to see this figure increase in 2016, so the majority of participants are registering directly onto this module.

The Netball WA run ANZ NetSetGO programs right across Western Australia were also a highlight.

In 2015, 12,432 ANZ NetSetGO participants registered with 356 centres, representing an increase of 28 centres (8.5% increase) and 2085 participants (20% increase) from 2014.

Of the 12,432 ANZ NetSetGO participants registered in centres across the state, 1119 of these participated in Netball WA’s own run programs, representing a 143% increase from 460 participants in 2014.

In 2015, 3,008 participants across 58 centres engaged in Inclusion NetSetGO; a version of ANZ NetSetGO Program offered to centres with high inclusion populations.

In 2015 3,514 participants engaged in ANZ NetSetGO Come and Try clinics in a variety of locations in WA.

33,111 participants took part in ANZ NetSetGO school-based programs in 2015. This reflects a 50% increase from last year’s total of 22,065 participants.

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Aboriginal Netball ProgramsVISIONTo ensure Netball WA’s pathways are inclusive, innovative and connected through engagement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

OUTCOMES

The Aboriginal Grassroots Netball Program

The Aboriginal Grassroots Netball Program aims to provide opportunities to increase netball participation and development for Aboriginal people living throughout Western Australia, with a strong focus on targeting players, coaches, umpires and other volunteers who are not currently participating in an affiliated competition on a regular basis. Netball WA assists with the delivery of the program by providing specialist netball sessions to aid the development of players, coaches, umpires and volunteers in the lead up to regular association seasons, and community netball carnivals.

The 2015 Aboriginal Grassroots Program locations were as follows:

AffiliationKatanning All Stars Katanning Netball AssociationKwinana Djarlyn Rockingham and Districts Netball

AssociationMandurah Yirra Djinda Mandurah Netball AssociationMerredin Merredin Netball AssociationMoorditj Nyoongar Yorgas Bunbury Netball AssociationNortham Yirra Djinda Northam Netball AssociationWoola Woola Koolangkas Joondalup Netball AssociationNarrogin Narrogin Netball AssociationAlbany Albany Netball AssociationGeraldton Geraldton Netball Association

Three new Aboriginal Grassroots Sites were established in 2015 due to additional funding being sought from the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. These sites were located in the regional areas of Geraldton, Narrogin and Albany. The new sites were embraced in each community; with each site having built a strong relationship with both their Region and local Association. The addition of these new programs to the 7 programs already established in WA, brought the total to 10 Grassroots sites for 2015.

All metropolitan Grassroots sites received a minimum of three Netball WA visits across the year, while regional sites received an average of two visits in 2015. These visits provided support to the local volunteer coordinators and coaches running the program each week, as well as providing support in mentoring the young females in the program. Two of the sites participated in a Foundation Coaching Course, with nine participants gaining their Foundation Coaching Accreditation across the year. Eleven other indigenous participants from various regional and metropolitan locations in WA completed their Foundation Accreditation. This initiative was funded by Netball Australia’s One Netball Program funding.

All Grassroots sites were invited to attend the Aboriginal Youth Gala Day, Smarter than Smoking Association Championships and the NAIDOC Netball Carnival. Six grassroots sites participated in the Aboriginal Youth Gala Day and all ten sites competed at the Smarter than Smoking Association Championships, either by entering representative team/s from the site, or by site participants representing their local association at this event. Eight Grassroots sites registered teams in the NAIDOC Netball Carnival.

2015 proved a successful year for coaches in the indigenous space. Four of the Grassroots Site Coordinators received awards and recognition for their efforts during the year. Rusty Hazel, the Coordinator for the Woola Woola Koolangkas received one of six national One Netball Awards, Leanne Eades and Lita Collard, the Katanning All Stars Coordinators had their indigenous design selected to be printed on the 2015 ANZ West Coast Fever Indigenous Dress, and Joanne Hill won the Emerging Coaches Award for Division 1 at the 2015 Academy Cup.


NAIDOC Netball Carnival

As part of NAIDOC week celebrations, Netball WA, in conjunction with the Department of Sport and Recreation, ran the annual National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Netball Carnival, the largest indigenous netball event in the country. The carnival was held for the first time at the State Netball Centre and Perth Netball Association on Wednesday 8 July. It attracted a total of 81 teams registered across 6 divisions, including an ANZ NetSetGO division. Teams travelled from WA metropolitan and country locations to attend the carnival. The event continued to be a platform to increase health awareness and education for the Aboriginal communities through the engagement of service providers including The National Heart Foundation, and the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia. Netball WA engaged Indigenous community members to volunteer at the carnival. The Wirrpanda Foundation played an Exhibition Match, featuring West Coast Fever players such as Josie Janz-Dawson Ashleigh Brazill and Kate Beveridge. Netball WA also ran a one-hour free ANZ NetSetGO clinic for participants aged 5 to 7 year olds.

Following performances at the NAIDOC Netball Carnival, a squad of 25 athletes was selected to engage in the Aboriginal All Star Program, with the athletes ranging from 13 to 17 years of age. The squad trained weekly, following the Develop a Diamond Regional Academy training program, for approximately 8 weeks leading up to the Develop a Diamond Regional Academy’s competition Hub Day, and Academy Cup. The Aboriginal All Star Team officials were selected prior to these competitions and were responsible for the selection of the final team of 12, selected in August to represent the Netball WA All Stars Team in the Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Junior Football and Netball Carnival. The carnival followed a round robin format with the All Star team winning every game. The Aboriginal All Stars Program proved to be both a major success, and an inspiring and motivating experience for all involved.

Netball Aboriginal Advisory Committee

The Netball Aboriginal Advisory Committee (NAAC) was re - established in 2014 to provide culturally appropriate advice and recommendations on various aspects of Netball WA’s policies, programs and services as they relate to Aboriginal issues and programming. The NAAC also played a role in promoting Netball WA’s programs and pathways through supporting and encouraging the participation of Aboriginal girls and women within the sport. The committee included coordinators from each of the Aboriginal Grassroots Sites, 7 community representatives, 3 staff from the Department of Sport and Recreation and 4 Netball WA staff members. The Committee met quarterly in 2015, discussing relevant and current items in the indigenous space, which proved to be an invaluable resource.

Aboriginal Youth Gala Day

The Aboriginal Youth Gala Day was held at Mandurah Netball Association on Saturday 21 March 2015. A total of 20 teams travelled from WA metropolitan and country sites to participate in the event. This was the first year Netball WA opened registrations up to all Aboriginal community teams, where in previous years only the Grassroots sites had been invited. This change proved highly successful as it allowed a large number of indigenous athletes, coaches and officials to participate in the carnival, giving them an opportunity to refine their skills and link with local clubs and associations.

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Inclusion Netball ProgramsVISION

To develop and deliver a range of products and programs with identified partners that increase the engagement of diverse communities. To drive the evolution of our sport, removing limitations on participation.

OUTCOMES

Netball WA’s Inclusion programs continued to develop in 2015, through engagement with Netball WA’s partners Communicare, Inclusion WA, Edmund Rice Centre, Department of Sport and Recreation, the Netball Australia One Netball Initiative and various other stakeholders.

Across the year a total of 9,124 Indigenous, 4,397 Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD), and 2538 Disability participants engaged in a variety of both mass participation, and specific inclusion programs.

No Limits Netball Program

In 2015, Netball WA received funding from disability provider VisAbility, to deliver a tailored Netball Program for individuals with an intellectual disability in WA. The No Limits Program was aimed at increasing participation, and providing players with a pathway to continue their engagement with the sport of netball. No Limits training sessions were delivered weekly throughout Term 1 and Term 2 at the Mike Barnett Sports Complex in Rockingham. Various stakeholders such as the Department of Education, Inclusion WA and the Local Governments were engaged in this program. From the No Limits program, Netball WA produced 4 teams to compete in the inaugural No Limits Division at the Smarter than Smoking Association Championships, and engaged over 80 participants throughout the entire program.

Netball WA has been successful in receiving further funding from VisAbility to expand the No Limits Program in 2016. The program will continue to run at the Mike Barnett Leisure Centre, and will also be delivered at the State Netball Centre. Both programs will run across three terms, with the first two terms consisting of training programs building towards participation in the No Limits Division of the Smarter than Smoking Association Championships. Term three will consist of a No Limits weekly competition being held at both locations, with the aim of linking participants with their local Association, clubs and community groups for the spring season. In September 2016 there will also be opportunities for some players to participate in the Marie Little Shield held in New South Wales; a National Competition for females with an intellectual disability aged 16 years or older.


Netball 4 All

The ‘Netball 4 All’ program continued in 2015, providing an opportunity for people with a disability, or those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) backgrounds to participate at their local Association. In Terms 1 and 2 the program operated at the Belmont, Southern Districts and Wanneroo Districts Netball Associations, with Terms 3 and 4 operating from Rockingham and Districts, Swan Districts and Noranda Netball Associations. Across the year, Netball 4 All had an attendance figure of 941 participants. Local club and Association representatives were invited to attend the final clinic of their local program, in order to provide a direct pathway for participants to connect with a club.

Netball 4 All Attendance Figures 2015

Location

Term 1

Belmont 145

Term 2

Southern Districts 151

Wanneroo Districts 153

Term 3

Swan Districts 87

Rockingham and Districts 112

Term 4

Noranda 293

TOTAL 941

In 2015, 52% of Netball 4 All participants were either born, or had parents born outside of Australia (representing over 30 nationalities), 7% identified as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and 22% of participants acknowledged they had a disability.

One Netball

In 2014, Netball Australia funded 5 Community Engagement Legacy Officers (CELO’s) across Australia, with Netball WA appointing a full-time resource until December 2015. The funding has now been extended to the end of 2016, with a change in position title to the One Netball Coordinator. The One Netball Coordinator will remain responsible for promoting the One Netball brand through engagement with low participation groups, and diverse populations.

In 2015, the CELO delivered a One Netball Come and Try Program, at Duncraig Education Support Centre, over a 6-week period. 110 participants contributed to the program, all of whom had a disability. Netball WA also held several One Netball Come and Try clinics in both metropolitan and regional areas in WA throughout the year. These sessions were targeted at participants of all abilities and backgrounds to engage and connect them within their own local community.

Netball WA delivered ‘One Netball’ Connected Clubs & Communities workshops to 7 Associations, and 17 Netball clubs throughout the metropolitan and regional areas in 2015. These workshops are designed to inform clubs and Associations on how to create more inclusive netball communities through an interactive 45-minute session between trained presenters and relevant club and Association representatives. These workshops will be presented again in 2016.

A One Netball Carnival was held in September 2015 at the State Netball Centre. Ten primary schools participated in this event resulting in 24 teams being created with more than 35 different nationalities represented on the day.

Other initiatives throughout the year included:

A Netball WA Multicultural Carnival held on 26 February 2015 to celebrate diversity, and introduce new communities to the sport of netball. The Office of Multicultural Interests sponsored this event, with 17 teams registering and participants originating from over 40 nationalities. Communicare also attended this event as one of Netball WA’s key stakeholders. SEDA students were instrumental in providing event assistance, and umpiring all matches throughout the day.

Netball WA also engaged in projects with other stakeholders such as Edmund Rice Centre’s ‘Programs in the Park’ in Balga, Inclusion WA’s Fun Days, Ngurra Kujungka’s visit to communities in the Pilbara, and the WA Football Commission to deliver Night Fields Netball and Footy programs.

Netball WA engaged 3,008 ANZ Inclusion NetSetGO participants across 58 centres in 2015.

Netball4AllA program for everyone!

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Competitions & Awards

2015 Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball LeagueVISIONTo provide a sustained high performance competition that creates an environment for players, coaches, umpires, officials and regions to develop and maximise their abilities through training, education and performance.

OUTCOME

In 2015, the Smarter than Smoking State Netball League began its 27th season by being rebranded the Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League.

In total, 169 matches were played across 3 divisions and featured 22 teams from 8 regions throughout Western Australia. Matches were played at Ray Owen Sports Centre (Lesmurdie), HBF Stadium (Mt Claremont), HBF Arena (Joondalup), Mike Barnett Sports Centre (Rockingham), Northam Recreation Centre (Northam), Southwest Sport Centre (Bunbury), Geraldton Netball Association (Geraldton) and the State Netball Centre (Jolimont). The Grand Finals were held at the Bendat Basketball Centre (Floreat) in front of a large and vocal crowd of approximately 1,200 people. The season was played over 15 rounds, and ran from February to June to accommodate the scheduling of the 2015 Netball World Cup. Overall, 8629 spectators came to watch the 2015 Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League.

In addition to the country regions hosting home games in Northam, Bunbury and Geraldton, metropolitan regions had the opportunity to host their own home games in season 2015 at their preferred venue. This was an opportunity for them to encourage fans and spectators to enjoy a Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League game close to home, and to recognise the club and region sponsors. Matches were held on Friday nights and weekends.

The season began with Ray Owen hosting the first four rounds until the Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League moved to the new State Netball Centre in March, once the court surface had been laid and all other amenities had been completed. In April, all 22 teams came together at the State Netball Centre to pay homage to our ANZACs – the first time the Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League had staged such an event. In a first for the Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League, the finals were streamed live on Netball WA’s YouTube channel.

In the League division, Perth Lions won their first premiership since 1996 by defeating West Coast Warriors. Coastal Sharks won their fourth consecutive Reserves premiership by defeating Demons. The young and highly regarded Rangers team defeated the Coastal Sharks in the 18 & Under Grand Final.

During the season, Lisa Millman from the West Coast Warriors became the League’s games record holder, finishing the season on 266 games and fellow West Coast Warriors team mate, Andrea Gilmore won the Jill McIntosh Medal for the best and fairest player during the 2015 Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League season.

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2015 Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League - League Ladder

Played Won Draw Loss Points %West Coast Warriors 15 11 1 3 21 118.14Demons 15 11 0 4 22 120.85Perth Lions 15 7 1 7 15 104.78

Coastal Sharks 15 7 1 7 15 93.33Wheatbelt Flames 15 7 0 8 14 103.46Rangers 15 0 1 14 1 69.76

Finals SeriesSemi Finals 1 West Coast Warriors 57 defeated Demons 40Semi Finals 2 Perth Lions 60 defeated Coastal Sharks 52Preliminary Final Perth Lions 48 defeated Demons 41

Grand Final Perth Lions 49 defeated West Coast Warriors 44Grand Final MVP Annika Lee-Jones (Perth Lions)

2015 Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League - Reserves Ladder

Played Won Draw Loss Points %Coastal Sharks 14 14 0 0 28 142.49Demons 14 9 1 4 19 1153.57West Coast Warriors 14 9 0 5 18 106.74

Wheatbelt Flames 14 7 0 7 14 113.34Perth Lions 14 7 0 7 12* 96.40Midwest Tigers 14 4 0 10 8 91.82Rangers 14 3 1 10 7 74.63Souwest Jets 14 2 0 12 4 75.40

Finals SeriesSemi Finals 1 Coastal Sharks 49 defeated Demons 47Semi Finals 2 West Coast Warriors 45 defeated Wheatbelt Flames 37Preliminary Final Demons 42 defeated West Coast Warriors 37

Grand Final Coastal Sharks 41 defeated Demons 37Grand Final MVP Emily Smith (Coastal Sharks)

2015 Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League - 18 & Under Ladder

Played Won Draw Loss Points %Souwest Jets 14 12 0 2 24 130.32Rangers 14 10 0 4 20 141.08Wheatbelt Flames 14 10 0 4 20 126.39

Coastal Sharks 14 10 0 4 20 119.73Perth Lions 14 7 0 7 14 100.00West Coast Warriors 14 4 0 10 8 94.94Demons 14 3 0 11 6 76.01Midwest Tigers 14 0 0 14 0 44.43

Finals SeriesSemi Finals 1 Rangers 43 defeated Souwest Jets 38Semi Finals 2 Coastal Sharks 45 defeated Wheatbelt Flames 37Preliminary Final Coastal Sharks 44 defeated Souwest Jets 34

Grand Final Rangers 46 defeated Coastal Sharks 38

Grand Final MVP Casey Murphy (Rangers)


Smarter than Smoking Association Championships Review 2015VISIONGrowth and unity of our sport through increased participation and engagement. To develop and deliver events, competitions and programs to the highest standards.

OUTCOME

It was a year of firsts in 2015 for the Smarter than Smoking Association Championships, which were held from 30 May to 1 June 2015 at the Wembley Sports Park. The Championships were run jointly by Netball WA and the Perth Netball Association (Host Association) with support from the Town of Cambridge (Host Council), and utilised both the State Netball Centre, and the Matthews Netball Centre as the competition venue. A record 270 teams competed across 38 divisions in the following 6 age groups; 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 17U, Open and No Limits.

For the first time ever, the Smarter than Smoking Association Championships Opening Ceremony was held at Perth Arena, prior to the West Coast Fever’s ANZ Championship game against the NSW Swifts. 9,703 people attended the match and watched the representatives of the 50 Associations and Grassroots Sites, 7 International teams from Singapore, and 4 No Limit teams take part in the Opening Ceremony. Netball WA’s Patron, Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AO, Governor of Western Australia, officially opened the Championships.

The competition was conducted over the 3-day period and, for the first time, included evening matches on day one of fixtures. The event was also used to identify and test umpires as well as talent identify players and coaches. Coaches were also invited to participate in Netball WA’s Mental Health Initiative sessions delivered by Youth Focus. Over 200 coaches attended these education sessions.

This year there were over 3000 participants in the Championships. Matches were played as 2 x 15 minute halves. All divisions played seven rounds of matches, with the top two teams at the end of the round robin format playing off in their division Grand Final.

Results - FinalsOpen 1 Perth def. Wanneroo Districts 25 - 23Open 2 Perth def. Rockingham Districts 20 - 17Open 3 Central Wheatbelt def. Perth 30 - 22Open 4 Woola Woola Koolangkas def. Bunbury 29 - 15Open 5 Turquoise Coast def. Rockingham Districts 26 - 1117U / 1 Kalamunda & Districts def. Southern Districts 33 - 1917U / 2 Rockingham Districts def. Southern Districts 24 - 2117U / 3 Eastern Goldfields def. Kalamunda & Districts 32 - 2017U / 4 Esperance def. Noranda 21 - 1017U / 5 Geraldton def. Leschenault 23 - 2015U / 1 Fremantle def. Rockingham Districts 26 - 1915U / 2 Perth def. Kalamunda & Districts 25 - 1915U / 3 Leschenault def. Northam 19 - 1215U / 4 Narrogin & Districts def. Bunbury 17 - 1215U / 5 Geraldton def. Noranda 22 - 1314U / 1 Wanneroo Districts def. Mandurah 21 - 1914U / 2 Bridgetown def. Fremantle 23 - 1614U / 3 Fremantle def. Albany 21 - 1114U / 4 Noranda def. Kalamunda & Districts 21 - 1114U / 5 Esperance def. Perth 20 - 1414U / 6 Leschenault def. Geraldton 23 - 614U / 7 Katanning def. Donnybrook 16 - 1413U / 1 Fremantle def. Wanneroo Districts 23 - 2113U / 2 Wanneroo Districts def. Fremantle 22 - 1313U / 3 Wanneroo Districts def. Swan Districts 16 - 1413U / 4 Rockingham & Districts def. Southern Districts 21 - 1813U / 5 Mandurah def. Swan Districts 16 - 913U / 6 Leschenault def. Geraldton 16 - 1213U / 7 Manjimup def. Eaton 15 - 1112U / 1 Mandurah def. Fremantle 14 - 1212U / 2 Fremantle def. Noranda 24 - 712U / 3 Perth def. Fremantle 22 - 1212U / 4 Success def. Fremantle 17 - 1412U / 5 Perth def. Busselton 18 - 912U / 6 Geraldton def. Bridgetown 25 - 612U / 7 Eastern Goldfields def. Southern Districts 19 - 1312U / 8 Corrigin & Districts def. Ongerup 14 - 12No Limits Division Fremantle All Abilities Team

(Fremantle Netball Association)

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2015 Academy CupVISIONTo provide a sustained high performance competition that creates an environment for players, coaches, umpires, officials and regions to develop and maximise their abilities through training, education and performance.

OUTCOME

The 2015 Academy Cup was held at the State Netball Centre on the 3 & 4 October 2015. The competition featured 22 teams from the 11 netball regions across Western Australia, including the Aboriginal All Stars team, which was selected from the NAIDOC Netball Carnival. The Academy Cup consisted of 2 divisions of 11 teams, playing matches over 4 x 10 minute quarters. Each team played five round robin matches and a playoff final.

In the Division 1 Final, Coastal Netball Region defeated the West Coast Netball Region 33-25. West Coast Netball Region won the Division 2 Final over Coastal Netball Region 27-25.

The Academy Cup is the culmination of the Develop a Diamond Regional Academy (DADRA) Program and provides an outstanding opportunity for players, coaches and umpires to transfer their skills into a competition environment. The DADRA Program celebrates athletes demonstrating the “Spirit of Academy”. These athletes have shown commitment and improvement during the course of the DADRA Program, in both the training environment and at Academy Cup. Selected DADRA coaches and umpires were recognised for their commitment to the program, their performance throughout the Academy Cup and their ability to implement feedback provided by the various mentors in attendance.

AwardsDevelop A Diamond Regional Academy Spirit of Academy Athlete Award

Division OneAboriginal All Stars Tierrah MillerCoastal Netball Region Ruby McWilliamsDarling Range Netball Region Sarah GarstoneGoldfields Netball Region Aimee BorchetGreat Southern Netball Region Ebony ThorpeMidwest Gascoyne Netball Region Caitlin PearsPerth Lions Netball Region Annabel SaggersSouth East Demons Netball Region Kaitlin LeesSouth West Netball Region Giselle TaylorWheatbelt Netball Region Paris Isaacs-DunnWest Coast Netball Region Kellie Baker

Develop A Diamond Regional Academy Spirit of Academy Athlete Award

Division TwoCoastal Netball Region Elysia HenleyDarling Range Netball Region Renee BullGoldfields Netball Region Taylor BlackhamGreat Southern Netball Region Hayley HulmMidwest Gascoyne Netball Region Abbey MaynardNorth West Netball Region Tilly KyangaPerth Lions Netball Region Ruby DrakeSouth East Demons Netball Region Sophie HornerSouth West Netball Region Claire CayleyWheatbelt Netball Region Lana DrakefordWest Coast Netball Region Juraea Turner

2015 Develop A Diamond Regional Academy Cup Academy Coach Award South West Netball Region – Erin Culnane

2015 Develop A Diamond Regional Academy Emerging Coach Award Aboriginal All Stars Program – Jo Hill

Develop A Diamond Regional Academy Cup 2015 Academy Umpire Award Coastal Netball Region – Monique Rimmer

Develop A Diamond Regional Academy Cup Emerging Umpire Award West Coast Netball Region – Mark McCoach

PLACINGS

Division One Division Two1 Coastal Netball Region 1 West Coast Netball Region2 West Coast Netball Region 2 Coastal Netball Region3 Wheatbelt Netball Region 3 Darling Range Netball Region4 South West Netball Region 4 Goldfields Netball Region –

Esperance5 Perth Lions Netball Region 5 North West Netball Region6 Darling Range Netball Region 6 Great Southern Netball Region7 Aboriginal All Stars 7 South West Netball Region8 Great Southern Netball Region 8 Perth Lions Netball Region9 South East Demons

Netball Region9 South East Demons

Netball Region10 Goldfields Netball Region 10 Midwest Gascoyne

Netball Region11 Midwest Gascoyne

Netball Region11 Wheatbelt Netball Region


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Netball WA – Life Members

Year First Name Surname 2015 Jacqui Jashari2015 Robert Shaw2015 Gayle Watson-Gailbraith2014 Franca Saitta2014 Sue Stacey2013 Jenny Huband2013 Sue Neal2013 Miranda Rounsevell2013 Sally Ironmonger2012 Fran Haintz2012 Dot Lavater2012 Jenny Maras2012 Sandra Meloncelli2012 Anne Parsons2012 Lyn Pemberton2012 Judy Roberts2012 Marita Somerford2010 Shirley Christmass2010 Erica Pirrotina2010 Laraine Thorby (now Volcevski)2009 Lyn Lendrum2009 Dale Nielsen2009 Alan Pilatti2009 Judith Pilatti2009 Carol Watson2008 Kaye Hunter2008 Mary Cash2008 Sue Scott (deceased)2008 June Webb2008 Yvette Thomson2005 Liz Booth2003 Annette Simper2002 Margaret Baldwin OAM2002 Lea Hadley2002 Irene McKay2002 Maureen Simmons2002 Flo Starcevich (deceased)2002 Margaret Witney1997 Pauline Mataka1997 Sue Neate (deceased)1997 Helen Prince1992 Adele Simmons1991 Beryl Determes1991 Sara Donovan (deceased)1991 Coral Mahony1991 Helen Robinson

Year First Name Surname 1989 Nola Calnon (now Goldman)1988 Fran Gibbons1988 Wendy Lee1987 Val Eaton1987 Dawn Ellis1986 Jill McIntosh1985 Adele Highet1983 Julie Hewson1980 Rosemary Allen1980 Alison Elliott (deceased)1980 Kerry Gates1980 Barbara Mayall (deceased)1980 Colleen Ranger1979 Gillian Anderson1979 Lynne Moore (deceased)1979 Sue Taylor AM1979 Eve Wearne1978 Jean Coleman (deceased)1977 Nancy Dorrington1977 Erma Smith (deceased)1976 Yvonne Rate AM1973 Kath Larner (deceased)1972 Glenice Dillon (deceased)1970 Fay Bevan1970 Kay Massey1968 Elsa Foley (deceased)1968 Joyce Sharp (deceased)1968 Marjorie Williams (deceased)1967 Shirley Ayre (now Doornbusch)1966 Laura Tolliday1964 A * Catherall (deceased)1964 J * Quigley (deceased)1962 Mabs McMahon (deceased)1960 Yvonne Ayres1960 Sylvia Waring (deceased)1959 Beryl Arancini (deceased)1959 Pat Kirby (deceased)1958 Peg Felgate (deceased)1955 Bette Allison BEM (deceased)1955 Joyce Marsland (Rippin)1953 Yvette Auckett (deceased)1953 Eve Robinson1949 Audrey Franks (Fairchild)1948 Dorothy Hogg (Hoskins) (deceased)1948 Maude Matthews (deceased)

*Awaiting confirmation of first name.


Netball WA Awards and Accolades

Jill McIntosh Medal WinnerAndrea Gilmore – West Coast Warriors

PREVIOUS WINNERS

YEAR SURNAME FIRST TEAM

2014 Neal Ashleigh South East Demons

2013 Mckee Rochelle Perth Lions

2012 Agbeze Ama West Coast Falcons

2011 Joynes Sally Coastal Sharks

2010 Blay Kodie Midland Brick Demons

2009 Washbourne Mia WAIS Power

2008 Beckett Emma Coastal Sharks

2007 Hunter Kym Perth Bullets

2006 Neal Kyra South East Demons

2005 Devitt Cath Coastals

2004 Devitt Cath Coastals

2003 Fuhrmann Susan Souwest Jets

2002 Mitchell Fiona Coastals

2001 Santaromita Amanda WAIS

2000 Atwell Michelle Bullets

1999 Ferguson Paula Warriors

1998 Clarke Naydene Flames

1997 Lloyd-Woods Angela Souwest Jets

1996 Fradd Leith Bullets

1995 Seinor Waveney Coastal Pumas

1994 Simeon Peta Southside Sparks

1993 Mardon Chelsea Coastal Raiders

1992 Jarrott Sharon Bullets

1991 Jones Jenny Flames

1990 Simeon Peta Southside Sparks

1989 No Award

Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League Player of the Year – League Jessica Anstiss - Rangers

Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League Player of the Year Players’ Player – League Larissa Harrison – Wheatbelt Flames

Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League Player of the Year Fairest & Best – Reserves Olivia Lewis – Coastal Sharks

Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League Player of the Year Fairest & Best – 18U Marene Peyper – Wheatbelt Flames

Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League Player of the Year Team of the Year – League

Goal Shooter Larissa Harrison Wheatbelt Flames

Goal Attack Tess Cransberg Perth Lions

Wing Attack Numi Tupaea West Coast Warriors

Centre Lindal Rhode South East Demons

Wing Defence Jessica Eales West Coast Warriors

Goal Defence Andrea Gilmore West Coast Warriors

Goal Keeper Jessica Penny Coastal Sharks

Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League Player of the Year Milestones – League Players

100 Games Ellie Smart Wheatbelt Flames

100 Games Alice Coakley Perth Lions

150 Games Mia Washbourne South East Demons

175 Games Ashleigh Neal South East Demons

250 Games Lisa Millman West Coast Warriors

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Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League Coaches Award s

Coach of the Year Andrea McCulloch – Perth Lions

Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League Coaches Award Umpire Awards

Umpire of the Year Justin Barnes – Coastal Netball Region

Umpires’ Umpire Laura Payne – West Coast Netball Region

Smarter Than Smoking WA Netball League Club of the Year Coastal Sharks

Netball WA Awards & Accolades

Youth Umpire Award of the Year Kasie Mott – Coastal Netball Region

Volunteer of the Year Trish Robinson – West Coast Netball Region

Netball WA Coach Achievement Award Karly Guadagnin (Hoar) – West Coast Netball Region

Netball WA Umpire Achievement Award Craig Menner – Coastal Netball Region

Netball WA State Team Awards

Western Sting Most Valuable Player Ingrid Colyer – Perth Lions

21U State Team Most Valuable Player Annika Lee-Jones – Perth Lions

19U State Team Most Valuable Player Phoebe Wilcox – Coastal Netball Region

17U State Team Most Valuable Player Olivia Lewis – Coastal Netball Region


High Performance

Australian RepresentativesAustralian Diamonds Team

Caitlin Bassett Ashleigh Brazill April Letton Natalie MedhurstAustralian Diamonds Squad

Caitlin Bassett Ashleigh Brazill April Letton Natalie Medhurst Khao WattsAustralian Diamonds Squad Invitee

Shae Brown New Zealand Silver Ferns Invitee

Erena Mikaere

Australian Awards & RecognitionCaitlin Bassett 50 Australian Test Caps

Ashleigh Brazill Australian debut game, Constellation Cup, Sunday 25 October

Caitlin Bassett Liz Ellis Diamond Award, Australian Netball Awards

Caitlin Bassett Australian International Player of the Year,

Australian Netball AwardsAustralian 21U Team

Kaylia StantonAustralian 21U Squad

Kaylia Stanton Numi TupaeaAustralian 19U Squad

Jessica Anstiss Sophie Garbin Annika Lee-Jones Nicole Lendich Phoebe WilcoxAustralian 17U Squad

Natalie Bright Olivia Lewis Morgan Millar Helen TaylorNetball Australia Tall Timbers Program

Annika Lee-Jones Nicole Lendich

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2015 State Teams

Western Sting Squad – Placing 3rd Jessica Anstiss Darling Range Netball Region

Courtney Bruce South East Demons Netball Region

Ingrid Colyer Perth Lions Netball Region

Emma Cosh West Coast Netball Region

Jessica Eales West Coast Netball Region

Andrea Gilmore West Coast Netball Region

Larissa Harrison Wheatbelt Flames Netball Region

Annika Lee-Jones Perth Lions Netball Region

Jessica Penny Coastal Sharks Netball Region

Lindal Rhode South East Demons Netball Region

Kaylia Stanton Perth Lions Netball Region

Numi Tupaea West Coast Netball Region

Nicole Lendich Darling Range Netball Region

Sophie Garbin Coastal Netball Region

Coaching and Support Staff

Head Coach Michelle Wilkins

Assistant Coach Tasha Nykyforak

Manager Suzanne Lennon

Analyst Gary Dawson

Physiotherapist Chris Perrey

Strength & Conditioning Liam Warwick

Strength & Conditioning Jordan Stares

21U State Team – Placing 5th

Jessica Anstiss Darling Range Netball Region

Megan Bakeberg Perth Lions Netball Region

Kimberley Burton Darling Range Netball Region




Hinemoa Mehau South East Demons Netball Region

Jessica Penny Coastal Sharks Netball Region

Teagan Phillips Coastal Netball Region

Kaylia Stanton Perth Lions Netball Region

Numi Tupaea West Coast Netball Region

Phoebe Wilcox Coastal Netball Region


Head Coach Michelle Wilkins

Assistant Coach Andrea Gilmore

Assistant Coach Sarah Ebbott

Manager Denise Shepley

Analyst Gary Dawson

Physiotherapist Dave Moala

Strength & Conditioning Liam Warwick

Strength & Conditioning Jordan Stares


19U State Team – Placing 4th Jessica Anstiss Darling Range Netball Region

Natalie Bright Coastal Netball Region

Emma Buggins West Coast Netball Region




Hinemoa Mehau South East Demons Netball Region

Alex Morgan Coastal Netball Region

Kimberley Shepherd Perth Lions Netball Region

Emily Smith Coastal Netball Region

Brittany Turnbull Coastal Netball Region

Phoebe Wilcox Coastal Netball Region


Head Coach Tasha Nykyforak

Assistant Coach Karly Hoar (Guadagnin)

Assistant Coach Belinda Reynolds

Manager Rae Doy

Physiotherapist Dave Moala

Analyst Malcolm Wright

17U State Team – Placing 5th

Rose Aryang Darling Range Netball Region

Amber Clemesha Darling Range Netball Region

Abigail Dargan Perth Lions Netball Region

Zoe Fisher Coastal Netball Region

Keely Fitzpatrick Perth Lions Netball Region

Lily Jooste Perth Lions Netball Region

Olivia Lewis Coastal Netball Region

Belinda Lowe South West Netball Region

Tayler Macleod West Coast Netball Region

Jessica Meachim Coastal Netball Region

Morgan Millar South East Demons Netball Region

Helen Taylor West Coast Netball Region


Head Coach Karen Turnbull

Assistant Coach Andrea McCulloch

Manager Jane Ridley

Physiotherapist Luke Tozer

Analyst Malcolm Wright

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Western StingVISIONEnsure the West Coast Fever has effective recruitment and retention programs to secure talent

OUTCOME

In 2015, the Western Sting claimed their fourth bronze medal in five years under the guidance of Head Coach Michelle Wilkins. After the disappointment of their semi-final loss to the Southern Force, the Western Sting finished with a strong performance, illustrating the resilience and unity they produced throughout the season, claiming the bronze medal with a 59-38 win over the QLD Fusion.

The Western Sting had a blend of youth and experience in 2015, led superbly by ex-ANZ Championship player Andrea Gilmore. Three of the West Coast Fever young guns, Courtney Bruce, Kaylia Stanton and Ingrid Colyer were all instrumental in the success of the Western Sting in season 2015. Talented WA athletes Jessica Anstiss and Annika Lee-Jones gained valuable court time and exposure to the next level of competition.

West Coast Fever player Kaylia Stanton had a remarkable season, providing the Sting with a strong target in the circle. Kaylia was rewarded for her performances, as she was named runner up MVP in the league. Stanton enjoyed a productive season, setting a new record for the most goals scored in a season by a Sting player. Her 340 goals at 85 per cent accuracy eclipsed her 2014 total of 258 goals at 76 per cent accuracy.

Fellow West Coast Fever player Ingrid Colyer was recognised for her consistent ANL season, being named as the MVP for the Western Sting at the Netball WA awards. Colyer was a member of the Sting leadership group, and demonstrated her growth throughout the ANZ championship season, transferring that form into the ANL season.

Congratulations to the 2015 Western Sting and all of the support staff involved.

WESTERN STING RESULTS

Round 2Western Sting defeated Territory Storm 74 – 29Western Sting defeated Canberra Darters 60 – 38Western Sting lost to Vic Fury 50 - 41Round 3Western Sting defeated NSW Waratahs 60 – 50Western Sting defeated Queensland Fusion 66 – 45Round 4Western Sting lost to Southern Force 42 – 49Western Sting defeated Tassie Spirit 59 – 42Semi-FinalsWestern Sting lost to Southern Force 46 – 63Bronze Medal PlayoffWestern Sting Defeated QLD Fusion 67 - 45


Fever in Time Program (FIT)VISIONAchieving sustained high performing talent through education, training, recruitment and retention programs

OUTCOME

The ‘FIT’ program is a High Performance program which aims to develop our underpinning athletes to bring success to WA at the National Underage Championships, ensure alignment with Netball Australia’s expectations in terms of training loads, intensities and skill levels, and to provide an opportunity for athletes to be exposed to the development a high performance program can bring.

In 2015, 83 athletes ranging from 14 – 20 Years old were selected to participate in the FIT Program. Athletes are challenged in all areas of their physical capacities, and are required to commit to 4 sessions per week consisting of Strength, Conditioning and Skill sessions.

Athletes are exposed to a number of high quality coaches during the program such as Stacey Rosman (West Coast Fever Head Coach), Jill McIntosh (Former Australian Diamonds Coach and Player), Michelle Wilkins (WAIS Head Coach), Tasha Richards (Former WA State Coach, Lyn Pemberton (former WA State Coach), Liam Warwick (Strength & Conditioning Coach) and Jordan Stares (Strength & Conditioning Coach).

High Performance ChallengeVISIONEnsure all players have a pathway to State League and State and National teams through talent identification and player development

OUTCOME

The High Performance Challenge aims to provide match play opportunities for WA’s elite athletes, coaches and umpires. The challenge saw all involved exposed to high level of intensity and elite competition conditions. In 2015, invited athletes, coaches and umpires came together over a period of 4 weeks to participate in modified match play. Athletes were invited from West Coast Fever, WAIS, Smarter than Smoking West Australian Netball League Squads and 2015 FIT Program athletes.

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2015 Fever in Time State Academy Squad

Cassady Anderson South West Netball Region Jessica Anstiss Darling Range Netball Region Rose Aryang Darling Range Netball Region Sunday Aryang Darling Range Netball Region Courtney Babich South West Netball Region Megan Bakeberg Perth Lions Netball RegionAnna Bonadeo Perth Lions Netball RegionNatalie Bright Coastal Netball RegionChelsea Broom West Coast Netball RegionCaitlyn Brown Perth Lions Netball RegionJennifer Brown South West Netball Region Emma Buggins West Coast Netball RegionHannah Burke Coastal Netball Region Sloan Burton Perth Lions Netball RegionHannah Cadlolo Perth Lions Netball Region Amber Clemesha Darling Range Netball Region Casey Clemesha Darling Range Netball Region Stephanie Cooper West Coast Netball RegionElla Cromey Perth Lions Netball RegionElena Damianopoulos Perth Lions Netball RegionAbigail Dargan Perth Lions Netball Region Amy Delcaro Darling Range Netball Region Jessica Donovan Perth Lions Netball RegionPaige Doy South East Demon Netball RegionKate Duncan South West Netball Region Sophie Durrant Perth Lions Netball RegionZoe Fisher Coastal Netball RegionKeely Fitzpatrick Perth Lions Netball Region Olivia Fowler West Coast Netball Region Sophie Garbin Coastal Netball RegionEbony Garlett-Latky Perth Lions Netball Region Clare Gee West Coast Netball RegionJennifer Gibson West Coast Netball RegionJayme Harken Darling Range Netball Region Jessica Harmer Darling Range Netball Region Alice Hassett Perth Lions Netball Region Chloe Hodkinson West Coast Netball Region Amy Holliday West Coast Netball RegionParis Isaacs-Dunn Wheatbelt Netball Region Eli Johnstone West Coast Netball Region Lily Jooste Perth Lions Netball RegionMia Judkins Perth Lions Netball Region

Mikayla Karniewicz South East Demon Netball RegionSheridan Kowald Great Southern Netball Region Courtney Kruta South East Demon Netball RegionAnnika Lee-Jones Perth Lions Netball RegionNicole Lendich Darling Range Netball Region Olivia Lewis Coastal Netball Region Rebecca Lill South East Demon Netball RegionAimee Littlejohn West Coast Netball Region Tayler Macleod West Coast Netball RegionMarlee Matau Coastal Netball Region Bridgette Maxted Darling Range Netball Region Jessica Meachim Coastal Netball RegionMorgan Millar South East Demon Netball RegionGeorgia Morgan West Coast Netball Region Casey Murphy Darling Range Netball Region Jazmin Nash South East Demon Netball RegionBrianna Newnham Perth Lions Netball Region Megan O’Hurley Perth Lions Netball RegionLily Pepper West Coast Netball Region Marene Peyper Wheatbelt Netball RegionNerize Peyper Wheatbelt Netball Region Teagan Phillips Coastal Netball Region Claire Pickerill Coastal Netball Region Kate Pickerill Coastal Netball Region Bayleigh Robinson West Coast Netball Region Alkira Rodney Darling Range Netball Region Annabel Saggers Perth Lions Netball RegionEllie Sanzone West Coast Netball Region Sanneyrah Sauni West Coast Netball Region Kimberley Shepherd Coastal Netball Region Emily Smith Coastal Netball RegionJessica Smith Coastal Netball RegionZoe Spencer Coastal Netball RegionHana Stokes West Coast Netball Region Kiara Stone Perth Lions Netball RegionHarmony Sutherland South West Netball Region Shantelle Tassone South West Netball Region Helen Taylor West Coast Netball RegionRebecca Tuckey Darling Range Netball Region Brittany Turnbull Coastal Netball RegionPhoebe Wilcox Coastal Netball Region Kirsten Young Coastal Netball Region


High Performance Umpiring & Bench Officials The Smarter than Smoking West Australia Netball League (WANL) season was an action packed year with umpires officiating matches at various venues across the Perth metropolitan area, in particular the new State Netball Centre and Ray Owen, as well as venues in Northam, Bunbury and Geraldton. Umpires were selected by Netball WA’s High Performance Umpire Panel following performances at the Smarter than Smoking West Australia Netball League, High Performance Challenge, and other various Netball WA events. There were 23 umpires included in the Smarter than Smoking West Australia Netball League Umpire Squad, and a further 11 umpires were invited into the State Umpire Academy where they attended education workshops and umpired at Smarter than Smoking West Australia Netball League matches.

A Member Organisation Exchange Program was arranged with Netball SA, where Christine Johnston and Jessica McKemmish gained experience by umpiring in Netball SA’s State League. Umpire coach Nicole McKennay accompanied these umpires. The exchange also provided two South Australian umpires with the opportunity to umpire during the Smarter than Smoking West Australia Netball League. This Member Organisation Exchange continues to provide invaluable experience as our high performance umpires progress th rough the pathway.

National Selection

Natasha Tassone participated in the 21U National Championship, Sunshine Coast, Queensland and Australian Netball League, as part of Netball Australia’s Emerging Talent Umpire program. At the 17U and 19U National Championships in Sydney, Laura Payne and Justin Barnes performed exceptionally well to be identified to participate in Netball Australia’s Developing Umpire Program in Canberra. These umpires are on the pathway for selection to Australian Netball League, ANZ Championship and International levels.

Umpire coaches also participated in these programs with Jacqui Jashari selected as a High Performance Umpire Coach for Natasha Tassone, and Kerryn McLaughlin as a Member Organisation Coach to support both Laura and Justin.

International Selection

Netball WA’s IUA Umpire Paula Ferguson’s prestigious career has continued to flourish, with the International Netball Federation (INF) selecting her to umpire at the Netball World Cup in Sydney 2015 (NWC2015). Paula was also a finalist for the Gibson & Gibson Official of the Year in the 2015 RAC Sports Star of the Year Awards held in December 2015.

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Bench OfficialsNetball WA’s strength and expertise in the field of bench officials continued in 2015, with 33 bench officials operating across all venues hosting Smarter than Smoking WA Netball League matches throughout the year. In addition, Netball WA had 10 bench officials selected for duty at the 2015 Netball World Cup held in Sydney in August, including Helen Robinson, who was appointed to the role of International Netball Federation Technical Delegate for the event. In the lead-up to the Netball World Cup, 7 of the bench officials honed their craft on ANZ Championship matches held in Perth, whilst a further 7 personnel were chosen for Australian Netball League matches held in Perth.

2015 UMPIRE ACHIEVEMENTS ARE LISTED BELOW.

Netball World Cup – Sydney Paula Ferguson

Netball Australia Emerging Talent Umpire Program Natasha Tassone

Netball Australia Developing Umpire Program Justin Barnes Laura Payne

Australian Netball League Natasha Tassone

21U National Championships Natasha Tassone

17U & 19U National Netball Championships Justin Barnes Laura Payne Morgan Adshead

Member Organisation Exchange – Adelaide, 1-3 May Christine Johnston Jessica McKemmish Nicole McKennay (Umpire Coach)

School Sport Australia 12’s National School Girls National Championships – Perth, WA Kasie Mott (Coastal Netball Region) Nadia Glogowski-Watson (Coastal Netball Region) Jessica Gilibrand (West Coast Netball Region) Mark McCoach (West Coast Netball Region) Kiara Jefferies (Northwest Netball Region)

HIGH PERFORMANCE UMPIRE PANEL

Sharon BennettAlex Di BartolomeoNarelle FosterJacqui Jashari (Chairperson)Maxine LeedKerryn McLaughlinNicole McKennay

Netball Australia High Performance Umpire Coach Jacqui Jashari

Netball Australia Member Organisation Coach Kerryn McLaughlin

SCORE BENCH OFFICIALS 2015

2015 Netball World CupShaunne HiggsSue NealPetrina PehiKim Prescott BrownHelen Robinson – Appointed INF Technical DelegateChristine Robinson – Score Bench AllocationsDarelle SealWayne ShepleyDi WilliamsMalcolm WrightANZ ChampionshipShaunne HiggsSue NealKim Prescott-BrownPetrina Pehi – Champion DataDarelle SealDi WilliamsMalcolm Wright – Champion DataAustralian Netball LeagueLeanne BruceBrenda EalesShaunne HiggsJenny MarasSue NealLes PreedyPam WhitfieldAcademy CupLeanne BarnesJenny HubandJudy McInerneySue NealLes PreedyDi WilliamsSchool Sport Australia 12U Schoolgirls National ChampionshipsLeanne BruceBrenda EalesShaunne HiggsSue NealKaren PottsLes PreedyPam WhitfieldDi Williams


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West Coast Fever

VISIONEnsure the West Coast Fever has effective recruitment and retention programs to secure talent

OUTCOME

The Fever First vision of “Doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons for the team” was brought to life through a thorough recruitment and leadership selection process. Being able to bring the right athletes and support staff together, who value and demonstrate the characteristics of Fever First, enabled the Club to achieve a number of Firsts:

• We were the first Australian club to contract a NZ Player• For the first time we went through a preseason tournament

undefeated• First time we have either beaten or drawn with every

Australian team in one year• First time we have beaten every New Zealand Team• It’s the first time we won all NZ away games• It’s the first time that we beat Thunderbirds twice• It’s the first time we have won 9 games in a season• It’s the first time we have had a player represented in the ANZ

All stars team• It’s the first time we have had 5 players named in the

Diamonds Squad, 1 in the NZ Ferns Squad

These successes have enabled the West Coast Fever team to start a new chapter. We acknowledge that our past has certainly had an impact on shaping this club, but to now know we are controlling our future through our systems and processes, is a great progression and will hold the Club in good stead going forward. Belief in our club, supporters and playing group has ensured the sustainability of our squad moving into the 2016 season, and heightened the excitement for the future performance of the team.

West Coast Fever would also like to thank its Principal Partner Healthway, supporting the Alcohol. Think Again message for their ongoing support.

WEST COAST FEVER SQUAD 2015

Caitlin Bassett South East Demons Netball RegionKate Beveridge Coastal Sharks Netball RegionShae Brown (Bolton) Wheatbelt Netball Region Ashleigh Brazill Coastal Sharks Netball RegionCourtney Bruce South East Demons Netball RegionIngrid Colyer Perth Lions Netball Region Josie Janz-Dawson South East Demons Netball RegionApril Letton Darling Range Netball RegionNatalie Medhurst West Coast Netball Region Erena Mikaere Darling Range Netball RegionKaylia Stanton Perth Lions Netball Region Khao Watts West Coast Netball Region *Emma Cosh West Coast Netball Region

Note: Emma Cosh was a temporary replacement player during the season

COACHING AND SUPPORT STAFF 2015

Stacey Rosman West Coast Fever Head Coach Tracey Robinson West Coast Fever Assistant Coach Susan Kenny OAM Specialist CoachSuzanne Lennon Operations Manager – West Coast Fever &

High Performance Gary Dawson Performance Analyst Jordan Stares Strength & Conditioning CoachLiam Warwick Strength & Conditioning CoachDr Gary Couanis DoctorNina Crowhurst Head PhysiotherapistChris Perrey PhysiotherapistBernd Adolph Massage TherapistPaul Ashburne Massage TherapistTerreen Stenvers Sports NutritonistDarryn Sargant PodiatristJodii Maguire Leadership and Wellbeing Shane Sullivan General Manager – West Coast Fever &

High Performance Ingrid Dick Umpire & High Performance Coordinator

Stacey Rosman West Coast Fever Head Coach

Shane Sullivan General Manager - West Coast Fever and High Performance


MATCHES AND RESULTS

Round 1 Firebirds (50) defeated by Fever (57) Away, Brisbane

Round 2 Fever (67) defeated Mystics (51) Home , HBF Stadium

Round 3 Fever (67) defeated Steel (60) Home , HBF Stadium

Round 4 Swifts (59) drew with Fever (59) Away, Sydney

Round 5 Fever (55) defeated Thunderbirds (50) Home , HBF Stadium

Round 6 Fever (53) defeated Vixens (47) Home , HBF Stadium

Round 7 Tactix (51) defeated by Fever (66) Away, Blenheim

Round 8 Pulse (48) defeated by Fever (51) Away, Wellington

Round 9 Fever (54) defeated Magic (49) Home , HBF Stadium

Round 10 Fever (48) defeated by Firebirds (56) Home, Perth Arena

Round 11 Bye

Round 12 Vixens (56) defeated Fever (48) Away, Melbourne

Round 13 Thunderbirds (61) defeated by Fever (63) Away, Adelaide

Round 14 Fever (56) defeated by Swifts (63) Home, Perth Arena

Australian Conference Elimination Final Swifts (60) defeated Fever (53) Away, Sydney

3rdFinished in 3rd place with 9 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses

Leading Goal ScorerCaitlin Bassett (600)

Leading RebounderCaitlin Bassett (35)

Leading InterceptorApril Letton and Ashleigh Brazill (17)

Leading DeflectorApril Letton (49)

Caitlin Bassett 100 ANZ Championship matchesAshleigh Brazill 50 ANZ Championship matches

Khao Watts 50 ANZ Championship matchesPremier Mr Colin Barnett Number one ticket holder

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WEST COAST FEVER MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Natalie Medhurst

COACH’S AWARD Ingrid Colyer

MEMBERS’ PLAYER OF THE YEAR Caitlin Bassett

PLAYER’S PLAYERAshleigh Brazill

WEST COAST FEVER BEST CLUB PERSON Jordan Stares (Strength Coach)

CAITLIN BASSETT - GOAL SHOOTER, 2015 Foxtel ANZ Championship All-Star Team

STACEY ROSMAN - COACH, 2015 Foxtel ANZ Championship All-Star Team

West Coast Fever Award Winners


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FINANCIAL REPORTFor the year ended 31 December 2015

Directors’ Report .......................................................................................................................................70

Financial Report

Balance sheet ...................................................................................................................................72

Income statement .............................................................................................................................73

Statement of cash flows ....................................................................................................................74

Notes to the financial statements ......................................................................................................75

Directors’ Declaration ................................................................................................................................79

Independent Audit Report ..........................................................................................................................80

The Directors present their report together with the financial report of Netball WA (Inc) for the year ended 31 December 2015 and the Auditor’s report thereon.


Financial Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2015

Director’s Report

DirectorsThe Directors of the Association at any time during or since the end of the financial year are:

Deane Pieters

Julie Beeck (Appointed July 2015)

Jacqui Jashari

Darren Shillington

Marita Somerford

Emma Chinnery

Jill Powell (Appointed April 2015)

Fran Haintz (Resigned July 2015)

Mary Cash (term completed April 2015)

OPERATING RESULTS

The Directors aim to produce a moderate surplus from operations each year in keeping with the not for profit status of the Association. In keeping with that aim, the profit for the Association for the financial year is $1,108 (2014 : $78,558).

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

The principal activities of the Association during the course of the financial year were to control the sport of netball throughout the State of Western Australia. The Association also manages teams participating in national netball competitions and the Trans Tasman Netball competition.

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

A review of the operations of the Association during the financial year and the results of those operations found that during the year, the Association continued to engage in its principal activity, the results of which are disclosed in the attached financial statements.

Significant changes in the state of affairs

The Association relocated to the State Netball Centre in the first quarter of the year and now manages the venue in conjunction with Venues West.

In the opinion of the Directors there were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the Association that occurred during the financial year under review.

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OBJECTIVES

The Association’s objectives are to:

(a) foster, promote, develop and manage the game of Netball in Western Australia;

(b) become affiliated with or subscribe to the All Australia Netball Association Limited or any other association or bodies whose objects are similar to the objects of the Association and if thought fit to withdraw or retire from any such association or body;

(c) abide by the Official Rules of the International Federation of Netball Associations and the interpretation thereof as determined by the International Federation of Netball Associations and/or the All Australia Netball Association Limited;

(d) promote and conduct Netball competitions and events at all levels;

(e) manage the representation of Western Australia in national events;

(f) use and protect the Intellectual Property of the Association in the pursuit of these objects and the sport of Netball;

(g) promote and protect the interests of all Members and other participants of Netball.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION

The Association’s operations are not subject to significant environmental regulations under either Commonwealth or State legislation.

EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE

There has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date of this report any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the directors of the Association, to affect significantly the operations of the Association, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Association, in future financial years.

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS

The Association expects to maintain the present status and level of operations with the exception of the expansion of programs in relation to Indigenous and Youth Engagement with new funding from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Indemnification and insurance of officers and auditors

During or since the end of the financial year, the Association has given indemnity or entered an agreement to indemnify, or paid or agreed to pay insurance premiums as follows:

In respect of a contract insuring the Directors of the Association and all Officers of the Association against a liability incurred as such a Director or Officer to the extent permitted by the Associations Incorporations Act 1987. The contract of insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium.

The Association has not otherwise, during or since the end of the financial year, indemnified or agreed to indemnify an auditor of the Association against a liability incurred as such an auditor.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors:

Deane Pieters Director

8 March 2016

Darren Shillington Director

8 March 2016



Balance Sheet

Note 2015 2014$

ASSETSCash and cash equivalents 3 2,106,247 1,591,641Trade and other receivables 4 80,537 213,787Inventories 5 13,904 15,406Prepayments 5 57,485 74,046Total current assets 2,258,173 1,894,880Property, plant and equipment 6 327,403 257,442 Bonds 5 3,415 5,175 Total non-current assets 330,818 262,617Total assets 2,588,991 2,157,497LiabilitiesTrade and other payables 7 419,727 129,158Provisions 8 155,109 79,961Other liabilities 9 920,234 862,487Total current liabilities 1,495,070 1,071,606Total liabilities 1,495,070 1,071,606Net assets 1,093,921 1,085,891EquityRetained earnings 1,092,813 535,061Profit for the period 1,108 78,558Building reserve - 472,272Total equity 10 1,093,921 1,085,891

The notes on pages 75 to 78 are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Income Statement

Note 2015 2014$ $

RevenueAdministration 2,989,839 2,476,209Coach and Player 185,742 142,605Events 340,175 267,264Marketing 629,559 348,400Programs 1,263,831 986,346Umpiring 68,316 73,246West Coast Fever 1,730,054 1,763,598State Netball Centre 392,718 19,962IAS 553,974 -Other 44,663 195,937Total Revenue 2 8,198,871 6,273,567ExpensesAdministration (2,225,508) (2,189,111)Coach and Player (367,376) (350,006)Events (311,263) (190,545)Marketing (721,578) (306,997)Programs (1,405,348) (885,916)Umpiring (133,210) (169,622)West Coast Fever (2,022,785) (2,054,138)State Netball Centre (427,355) (30,086)IAS (550,339) -Other (33,001) (18,588)Total Expenses (8,197,763) (6,195,009)Profit from ordinary activities 1,108 78,558Transfer to Reserve - -Profit for the period 1,108 78,558




Statement of Cash Flows

Note 2015 2014$ $

Cash flows from operating activitiesCash receipts from sponsors and members 7,886,282 5,893,305Cash paid to suppliers and employees (7,244,218) (6,106,340)Interest received 33,076 40,133Net cash (used in)/from operating activities 12(b) 675,140 (172,902)

Cash flows from investing activitiesAcquisition of property, plant and equipment (160,534) (206,265)Net cash used in investing activities (160,534) (206,265)

Cash flows from financing activitiesNetball Australia levies collected - 207,220Netball Australia levies paid - (242,786)Net cash (used in)/from financing activities - (35,566)

Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 514,606 (414,733)Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 1,591,641 2,006,374

Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 12(a) 2,106,247 1,591,641


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Notes to the Financial Statements

Note 1: Statement Of Significant Accounting Policies

This financial report is a special purpose financial report prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements of the Association’s Constitution. The Board has determined that the Association is not a reporting entity.

The financial report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the following Australian Accounting Standards:

ASSB 1031: Materiality

No other Australian Accounting Standards, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board have been applied.

The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historic costs and does not take into account changing money values, or except where specifically stated, current valuations of non-current assets.

The following specific accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period unless otherwise stated, have been adopted in the preparation of this financial report.

(a) Income Tax

No provision for income tax has been raised as the Association is exempt from income tax.

(b) Plant and equipment

Items of plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation.

When parts of an item of plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items.

Gains and losses on disposal of an item of plant and equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of plant and equipment and are recognised net within “other income” in profit or loss.

Depreciation

Depreciation is recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line and diminishing basis over the estimated useful lives of each part of an item of plant and equipment.

The estimated useful lives for the current and comparative periods are as follows:

2015 2014Plant and Equipment 3 years 3 years

Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date.

(c) Inventories

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The cost of inventories is based on the first-in first-out principle, and includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories and other costs incurred in bringing them to their existing location and condition.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and selling expenses.

(d) Employee benefits

Provision is made for the Association’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to balance date. Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled. Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for those benefits.

(e) Provisions

A provision is recognised if, as a result of a past event, the Association has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability.

(f) Revenue

All revenue is recognised when received and is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

(g) Goods and services tax

Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances, the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense.

Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the Australian Taxation Office is included as a current asset or liability in the balance sheet.

Cash flows are included in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO are classified as operating cash flows.




Note 2: Revenue

Memberships/Affiliations 2,002,265 2,336,008Grants 2,257,809 1,222,453Sponsorship 1,565,349 1,547,803Other 2,340,372 1,127,170

8,165,795 6,233,434Interest 33,076 40,133

8,198,871 6,273,567

Note 3: Cash And Cash Equivalents

Cash on Hand 3,120 1,689Cash at Bank 2,103,127 1,589,952

2,106,247 1,591,641

Note 4: Trade And Other Receivables

CURRENTTrade Receivables 103,973 223,787Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts (23,436) (10,000)

80,537 213,787

Note 5: Other Assets

CURRENTInventory 13,904 15,406Prepayments 57,485 74,046

71,389 89,452

NON CURRENTRental bonds 3,415 5,175

3,415 5,175

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2015 2014$ $

Note 6: Plant And Equipment

Plant and Equipment at Cost 454,325 403,715Less: Accumulated Depreciation (264,288) (218,698)

190,037 185,017

Car at Cost 112,069 49,486Less: Accumulated Depreciation (38,499) (27,847)

73,570 21,639

ICT Systems at Cost 76,462 61,007Less: Accumulated Depreciation (12,666) (10,221)

63,796 50,786 State Netball Centre 13,858 -Less: Accumulated Depreciation (13,858) -

- -Total Plant and Equipment 327,403 257,442

Note 7: Trade And Other Payables

CURRENTTrade payables 142,568 54,244Netball Australia levies - -Other payables 79,625 39,957Goods and Services tax payable 197,534 34,957

419,727 129,158

Note 8: Provisions

CURRENTEmployee benefits 155,109 79,961

Note 9: Other Liabilities

CURRENTIncome received in advance 920,234 862,487

Note 10: Equity

Retained Earnings

Building Reserve

Opening balance 613,619 472,272Current period earnings 1,108 -Receipt from Bette Allison Estate 92,041 -Transfer to revenue (20,000) -Assets purchased - (65,118)Transfer from reserve 407,154 (407,154)

1,093,922 -




Note 11: Subsequent Events

There have been no events subsequent to balance date which would have a material effect on the Association’s financial report at 31 December 2015.

2015 2014$ $

NOTE 12: CASH FLOW INFORMATION

(a) Reconciliation of cash

Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of Cash Flows reconciled to the related items in the balance sheet as follows:

Cash on hand 3,120 1,689Cash at bank 164,380 315,048Cash on deposit 1,938,747 1,274,904

2,106,247 1,591,641(b) Reconciliation of cash flow from operations with profit from ordinary activities

Profit from ordinary activities 1,108 78,558Non-cash flows in profit from ordinary activitiesDepreciation 90,573 41,823

Change in assets and liabilities(Increase) / Decrease in receivables 133,250 (141,705)(Increase) / Decrease in prepayments 16,561 54,372(Increase) / Decrease in inventory 1,502 (4,498)(Increase) / Decrease in bonds 1,760 2,425Increase / (Decrease) in accounts payable 297,490 106,744Increase / (Decrease) in reserve transfers - (200,849)Increase / (Decrease) in unearned income 57,748 (83,424)Increase / (Decrease) in provisions for employee entitlements 75,148 (26,348)

Net cash from operating activities 675,140 (172,902)

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Directors’ Declaration

In the opinion of the Directors of Netball WA (Inc) (the “Association”):

(a) the financial statements and notes, set out on pages 72 to 78:

(i) give a true and fair view of the Association’s financial position as at 31 December 2015 and of its performance, for the financial year ended on that date; and

(ii) comply with Australian Accounting Standards as described in Note 1;

(b)there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Association will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors:

Darren Shillington Director

8 March 2016

Deane Pieters Director

8 March 2016



Independent Audit Report of the Members of Netball WA (Inc)REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL REPORT

We have audited the attached financial report, being a special purpose financial report of Netball WA (Inc) for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 as set out on pages 72 to 78.

Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report

The Association’s Board is responsible for the preparation of the financial report and has determined that the basis of preparation described in Note 1 to the financial report is appropriate to meet the requirements of the Association and the needs of the members.

The Board’s responsibility also includes such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of a financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

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

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

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

Independence

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the professional accounting bodies.

Audit Opinion

In our opinion, the financial report of Netball WA (Inc) presents fairly the Association’s financial position as at 31 December 2015 and its performance for the year ended on that date in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 to the financial report.

Basis of Accounting

Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to the financial report, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared for distribution to members for the purpose of fulfilling the Association’s financial reporting requirements under its Constitution. As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose.

Butler Settineri (Audit) Pty Ltd Registered Company Auditor Number 289109

Lucy P Gardner Director

8 March 2016

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