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NEW SOUTH WALES NETBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED NOTICE OF THE MAY COUNCIL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a Council Meeting of the New South Wales Netball Association Limited will be held on Tuesday 11 May 2010 at the Dooley’s Club, John Street, Lidcombe

commencing at 7.00pm

A G E N D A

(a) Apologies

(b) Confirmation of the minutes of the Council meeting held on Saturday 6 March 2010

(c) Business arising from the minutes of the Council meeting held on Saturday 6 March 2010

(d) Notices of Motion

(e) Elections

(f) Correspondence

(g) Business arising from Correspondence

(h) Applications for Membership

(i) Reports: Board of Directors

Finance General Manager’s Operational Report

(j) Any Other Reports Appeals Panel Report Netball Australia Delegates Report

(k) General Business Michele Murphy Director State Administration 23 April 2010

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PREVIOUS MINUTES

A copy of the Minutes from the Council Meeting held 6 March 2010 is attached pages 3 to 9. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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NEW SOUTH WALES NETBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED

MINUTES OF THE MARCH COUNCIL MEETING

Held on Saturday 6 March 2010

at Dooleys Club, John Street, Lidcombe commencing at 10.55am.

Present: Directors: W. Archer AM, R. Watson, M. Murphy, J. Hahn, R. Havrlant,

L. Quinn OAM, C. Murphy, C. Campbell (General Manager) Delegates: D. Howard (Bankstown) J. Pike (Baulkham Hills) M. O’Callaghan (Baulkham Hills) S. Marks (Blacktown)

K. Booth (Blacktown) E. Godkin (Blue Mountains) E. Konza (Blue Mountains) R. Bracken (Camden) J. Bazley (Camden) V. Cochrane (Cessnock) K. Tomlinson (Cessnock) D. Pascoe (Charlestown) M. Harrison (Charlestown) S. Dawes (City of Sydney) H. Atzemis (City of Sydney) A. Doring (Eastwood Ryde) D. Bills (Eastwood Ryde) M. Lowe (Fairfield) J. Lowe (Fairfield) L. Simpson (Gosford) S. Mitchell (Gosford) J. Webster (Grafton) J. Small (Gunnedah) T. Sutcliffe (Gunnedah) K. Austin (Hastings Valley) L. Van Der Linden (Hastings Valley) T. Chalk (Hawkesbury) V. Bertenshaw (Hawkesbury) Lyn Burgess (Hills) J. Thompson (Hills) V. Curran (Illawarra) C. Lear (Illawarra) K. Halcrow (Inner West) T. Beedles (Kiama) S. Fitzgerald (Lakeside) M. McGrath (Lakeside) B. Dew (Lismore) K. Lambley (Macleay)

J. Fullford (Maitland) B. Bird (Maitland) H. Dean (Manly) M. Hauser (Manly)

P. White (Mt. Druitt) C. O’Donnell (Mt. Druitt) A. Shutt (Nelson Bay) A. Saunders (Newcastle)

E. Monaghan (Newcastle) M. Paterson (Northern Suburbs) T. Field (Northern Suburbs) S. Wilson (Orange) P. Wilson (Orange) L. Welfare (Parramatta/Auburn) J. Gillett (Penrith) J. Sibbald (Penrith) M. Archer (Port Stephens) A. Moylan (Port Stephens) D. Breust (Queanbeyan) M. Kelly (Randwick) C. Hicks (Randwick) R. Stephenson (Sapphire Coast) M. Caddies (Singleton) N. Bowra (Southern Highlands)

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H. Andrews (St. George) L. Mina-Jeffree (St. George) M. Bettini (Sutherland) D. Ward (Sutherland)

L. Bonnett (Taree) Y. Richardson (Taree) M. Thoms (Woy Woy) R. Ferguson (Woy Woy) F. Passmore (Wyong) C. Baiton (Young) Life Members: N. Matthews OAM Observers: H. Randall (Charlestown) F. Reynolds (Randwick) Returning Officer: Les Turner The President declared the meeting open at 10.00am 1. Apologies: K. Fullagar (Life Member) Bathurst N.A. M. Boyle (Life Member) E. Brown (Macleay) G. Urquhart (Nelson Bay) M. Leonard (Bankstown) N. Kenny (Life Member) M. Dunn (Life Member) J. Burns (Parra/Auburn) K. Thomas (Camden) M. Corbett (Life Member) V. Curran (Illawarra) J. Peare (Hawkesbury) K. Whiteley (Liverpool) E. Lawler (Liverpool) A. Sargeant (Life Member)

MOVED Grafton seconded N. Matthews (Life Member) that apologies be accepted CARRIED

2. Announcements – W. Archer (President)

Presentations were made to Jan Troy, Lyn Quinn OAM and Rebecca O’Brien Condolences to Betty Berg’s family, Pat Weston’s family and Jennie Webster on recent

losses Carol Sykes is home and improving and Toni Field is moving forward positively Best wishes have also been sent to Marie Dunn, Kath Fullagar and Val Curran for continued

improvement To the NSW Swifts, our best wishes for their first hit out in the SOPA Cup this weekend Congratulations to Anne Sargeant on her appointment as a National Selector Congratulations to Chantelle Rennie (Penrith), Jemma Carlton (Manly) on being awarded

ASC officiating scholarships Congratulations to Margaret Thoms who has been nominated for the NSW Woman of the

Year 3. Minutes of the Extra Ordinary Council meeting held on 7 November 2009

Corrections:

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- Nil MOVED Grafton seconded Charlestown that the minutes of the Extra Ordinary Council meeting held on 7 November 2009 be adopted CARRIED

4. Business arising from the minutes of the Council meeting held on 7 November 2009 - Nil 5. Minutes of the Council meeting held on 7 November 2009

Corrections: - M. Murphy (Director State Administration) pg 48 – Region 1 State League entry fee for

2010 is $70 per player plus GST MOVED Grafton seconded Charlestown that the minutes of the Extra Ordinary Council meeting held on 7 November 2009 be adopted CARRIED

6. Business arising from the minutes of the Council meeting held on 11 August 2009 - As distributed 7. Notices of Motion - Nil received 8. Elections Anne Clarke Service Award Committee (5 to be elected)

Nominee Nominated By Seconded By

Lyn Burgess OAM Len Burgess Melissa Adams DECLARED ELECTED

Neita Matthews OAM Joan Marscham Shirley Lazarus DECLARED ELECTED

Jean Peare OAM Michele Murphy Sue Orr DECLARED ELECTED

Lynn Quinn OAM Suzanne Simpson Yvonne Richardson

DECLARED ELECTED

Kath Fullagar Marie Dunn OAM Susan McLeod Withdrawn

Bev Dew Mellissa Murray Vincent De Luca DECLARED ELECTED

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Historical Committee (5 to be elected)

Nominee Nominated By Seconded By

Kath Fullagar Jenny Barker Alice Horwood Withdrawn

Neita Matthews OAM Joan Marscham Shirley Lazarus DECLARED ELECTED

Bev Dew Mellissa Murray Vincent De Luca DECLARED ELECTED

Lyn Burgess OAM Len Burgess Melissa Adams DECLARED ELECTED

Championship & Competitions Committee (6 to be elected)

Nominee Nominated By Seconded By

Helen Andrews Teresa Willets Lara Mina DECLARED ELECTED

Helen Atzemis Lynn Quinn Krystalla Atzemis DECLARED ELECTED

Lyn Bonnett Jennifer Bonnett Joan Marscham DECLARED ELECTED

Yvonne Richardson Cheryl Samuel Pat White withdrawn

Samantha Dawes Yvonne Richardson

Helen Andrews DECLARED ELECTED

Finance Committee (3 to be elected)

Nominee Nominated By Seconded By

Carol Baiton Pam McPherson Graham Carnegie DECLARED ELECTED

Sports Marketing Committee (5 to be elected)

Nominee Nominated By Seconded By

Carol Baiton Pam McPherson Graham Carnegie DECLARED ELECTED

Bev Dew Mellissa Murray Vincent De Luca DECLARED ELECTED

Neita Matthews OAM Joan Marscham Shirley Lazarus DECLARED ELECTED

Julian Finch Maureen Finch Joanne Postill DECLARED ELECTED

Vacancies will be called for all vacant positions 9. Correspondence

M. Murphy (Director State Administration) – daily correspondence lists from 7 November 2009 to 5 March 2010 – as tabled

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MOVED M. Murphy (Director State Administration) seconded N. Matthews (Life Member) that correspondence as tabled for the period 7 November 2009 to 5 March 2010 be accepted CARRIED

7. Reports

Board of Directors Report – M. Murphy (Director State Administration)

MOVED Newcastle seconded Nelson Bay that presentation of the Board report be spilt so each Director can speak to own section of report CARRIED Newcastle - regarding Finance Report, noted that the third column on page 74 of

meeting papers has no heading and asked that it be disclosed.

o J. Hahn (Director Finance) - column heading should be Variances to Budget.

Sutherland – With regards 2010 ANL, request the removal of the word “ideally” from

Team 2 (Blues) paragraph. Rationale for the removal is that it would then allow broader

selection. Last year players were only selected from the Waratah Cup, so that is a

material change.

o M. Murphy (Director State Administration) - not necessary to change the ANL

selection process at this time as the process for 2010 is now in place and will be

reviewed at the end of the year as part of the Board’s annual review.

Young - ? Date/time for Constitution Forum

o M. Murphy (Director State Administration) – Tuesday 30 March at ACC commencing at 7.30pm

MOVED M. Murphy (Director State Administration) seconded Grafton that the Board of Directors Report be accepted CARRIED

Finance Report – J. Hahn (Director Finance) MOVED Young seconded Port Stephens for adoption of the Finance Report CARRIED

General Manager’s Operational Report Newcastle – What are the details of the visit to Booragul?

o Roz Fraser – Was a school visit –can advise further details on Monday Newcastle – is there any update about when the Umpires Section 2 paper will be

online? o Roz Fraser – MOUT have expressed concerns regarding going online and NA are

still considering this Newcastle – Any date for the National Director of Umpires visit?

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o Roz Fraser – dates yet to be confirmed

MOVED Charlestown seconded Northern Suburbs for the adoption of the General Manager’s Operational report CARRIED

8. Other Reports Netball Australia Delegates Report – as distributed

Newcastle – when is the new PPP book available? o W. Archer (President) – is available online now as is the corrections for the U for

Umpiring book

Newcastle – What are the outcomes from the Crawford Report? o C. Campbell (General Manager) – nothing further from NA at this stage

MOVED Baulkham Hills seconded Hawkesbury for the adoption of the NA Delegates Report CARRIED

Appeals Tribunal Report – as tabled

MOVED R. Watson (Vice President) seconded n. Matthews (Life Member) for the adoption of the Appeals Tribunal report as tabled CARRIED

9. General Business

(i) Presentation by Kath Tetley re OCF Partnership and Liz Ellis Foundation (ii) Northern Suburbs – would like to personally acknowledge Wendy Archer and everyone

from netball for their support in recent months. Pleased to advise Norths have registered this year 600 Netta players. Also like to introduce the new President – Maureen Sinclair

(iii) Manly – would like to acknowledge and congratulate Lyn Quinn on her OAM

(iv) Sapphire Coast – disappointed have lost part time Regional Co ordinators and now have

only 3 regional co-ordinators. Whilst applauding full-time Regional Co-ordinators, there is so much to be done and Sapphire Coast registered its disappointment that, despite great feedback, there is a lack of local regional support (Regional Co-ordinator based in Wagga).

- C. Campbell (General Manager) confirmed that one full time co-ordinator would be taking over 2 regions, formerly two 20 hour part timers, now one full-timer. Benefits of this decision include economies of scale and no diminished service, formerly part time employees were often doing work after hours and often with other netball responsibilities. Disappointed to hear that there is perception of diminished service.

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(v) Sapphire Coast – are more full-time coordinators planned? Former part time co-

ordinators often worked more than 20 hours a week and Sapphire Coast would like their

dedication to be acknowledged.

- C. Campbell (General Manager) - Netball NSW was constrained by its commercial and

budget limitations

(vi) Sapphire Coast - note change that we now only select ANL players from Division 1 and

Division 2. Players, who because of grading problem are now in Division 3, are now

unable to try out for ANL and this is leading to leakage of members to other

associations.

- C. Campbell (General Manager) - there was broad consultation from the High

Performance Reference Panel but as previously advised this concept would be reviewed.

(vii) Hawkesbury - request a glossary of terms/acronyms, or same published on website,

(viii) Hawkesbury - disappointment that 17s Home and Away competition was not conducted

as Hawkesbury was looking to use the home and away concept to promote the growth

of State League. Would like to request Div 8 State League be played on a home and away

basis.

- W. Archer (President) – could not accept a motion for this suggestion as rules are

discussed at the November Council meeting and that is appropriate forum.

(ix) Northern Suburbs – congratulated NNSW on the successful Biennial Conference,

however based on cost, could the Conference Registration fee be split into different

elements, (pay per session concept) $330 fee is steep if only wishing to attend a couple

of sessions.

- C. Campbell (General Manager) - Netball NSW would take the suggestion into

consideration when planning for next conference.

(x) Eastwood Ryde - Can times of S/L games be notified to allow planning for player playing

in other competitions.

- L. Quinn OAM (Director Championship & Competitions) - advised that under the rules

of competition, Div 8 commences at 9am, other commencement times are 10.30, 1.30,

3pm, 4.30pm

(xi) Sutherland – at last rules forum advised by NNSW that a further forum would be held to

review the new grading process – has a date been set?

- W. Archer (President) - Board will discuss on Tuesday night; once dates are decided

Districts will be notified.

The President declared the meeting closed at 12.05pm

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NOTICES OF MOTION There have been no notices of motion received. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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CORRESPONDENCE

There are no items of correspondence for this meeting however the Director, State Administration will table the register for the last period.

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APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP

There have been no applications for membership received for presentation to this meeting. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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REPORTS

Pages 15 to 19 Board Report

Pages 20 to 22 Finance

Pages 23 to 37 General Manager’s Operational Report

Page 38 Appeals Panel Report

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New South Wales Netball Association

Board of Directors Report to May Meeting

REVIEW OF NETBALL NSW CONSTITUTION The Constitution forum was going to be held on Tuesday 30 March but the gods (and Energy Australia) conspired against us and it was ultimately held on Tuesday 13 April. There were 15 District Association’s represented and the presentation and Q&A have been posted on our website. It is intended now to make the presentation across the regional and zone meetings during 2010, with further forums at the ACC scheduled for Tuesday 1 June and at the State Championships at 10am on Sunday 13 June. This will maximise opportunities for all Districts to gain a first hand understanding of the proposed new Constitution and hopefully, will eliminate individual interpretations being made regarding the document. From the Board’s perspective, it is pleasing to note that whilst discussion has been plentiful, all Directors have agreed the need for this new document as a whole and the individual clauses contained therein to provide the guidance for our company as we continue to move forward and strive to meet all our needs.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS The Board of Directors has made the following appointments following the March Annual General Meeting: NSW Olympic Committee Wendy Archer AM (President) and Neita Matthews OAM NSW Commonwealth Games Association Carol Murphy Sports Federation NSW Lyn Quinn OAM Umpires Operating Panel Alan Melville, Jason Baker, Lyn Pudarich, Rachel Hughes, Ann Tomaszweski, Duncan Lang, Collette Brennan, Allison Gill

Coaches Operating Panel Samantha Dawes, Pate Cooper, Margaret Corbett, Rhonda Stephenson, David Shorrocks, Cheryl Lees

Grading Panel – appointment following re-call for nominations Yvonne Richardson

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Technical Services Strategic Panel The Board made the decision that the Technical Services Strategic Panel was not required to be appointed in 2010 as NNSW has in place the High Performance Reference Group and the newly restructured MOUT to meet the strategic needs of the Board and the Association. UMEC Representative to Netball Australia Jan Simpson Honorary Historian Lyn Burgess Tribunal Panel(s) Current members were reappointed for 2010. The Board appointments to each Tribunal, are Rodney Watson – Appeals Tribunal and John Hahn – Discipline Tribunal. BOARD SUB COMMITTEES PERFORMANCE AND REMUNERATION: - M. Murphy, J. Hahn, W. Archer, C. Campbell AUDIT & RISK: - W. Archer, R. Watson, M. Murphy

EDUCATION & SERVICE DELIVERY - R. Watson, J. Hahn, L. Quinn, R. Havrlent

STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT & CORPORATE COMMUNICATION - W. Archer, C. Murphy, M. Murphy NETBALL NSW NEW FACILITY Over the past 3-4 years we have been working to obtain funding for a new “home of netball” in the Blacktown area. Council has received periodic updates on the work done on our “Netball in the Park” concept but finally we have to admit defeat and we have revised our plans. Netball in NSW deserves a home that will meet its needs and the needs of our members. As such, and following discussions with the Minister for Sport, we have received a “warmish” but positive response for funding to re-develop the Anne Clark Centre. Working in partnership with Parramatta Auburn Association, we are looking at a full re-development which will include 5 indoor courts plus a stadium show court and outside courts to meet Parramatta Auburn’s ongoing needs. Additionally, we are including state of the art player facilities and also administration and social facilities. We are also conscious of the need to ensure our new facility in sustainable and we have had preliminary discussions with Scott Carver Pty Ltd, architects engaged to develop preliminary concept plans, regarding air circulation and the use of natural light. In all we are excited about this new plan and right now we are holding meetings with the Minister to get a firm commitment to obtain funding for this project before once again meeting with Parramatta Auburn to develop a formal arrangement moving forward. Again our position is that no levy or such

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will be placed on any member to pay for this re-development, but that it will be fully funded and culminate in a facility that will take us forward for the next 30 years. THE NSW SWIFTS RISE AGAIN What a great start to the season our NSW Swift are having. Four wins from four games and great crowds supporting the home games in Sydney and Newcastle. Our new players, NSW Assistant Coach and new Manager are all working well led by Head Coach Julie Fitzgerald and Captain Catherine Cox. We can only wish them continuing success and give our vocal support at every opportunity including our next home game on Sunday 2 May against the Melbourne Vixens. 2010 STATE TEAMS The 17 & Under and 19 & Under teams competed at the National Championships in April with both teams reaching the grand finals. The 17’s were narrowly defeated 23-24 in the dying minutes of the game by Victoria and the 19’s were also unlucky going down to Queensland 24-27. Our players performed fantastically well and the following were selected into the Australian Squads: Anita Blanco (Penrith) Hannah Lee (Sutherland Shire), Taylah Davies (Illawarra), Amy Sommerville (Eastwood Ryde) and Courtney Torpy (Blacktown) were selected in the 17 & Under squad of 20. Nicola Gray, Sophie Metcalfe (Manly-Warringah), Samantha Poolman (Newcastle), Verity Simmons (Grafton), Gabi Simpson (Randwick) and Melissa Tallent (Sutherland Shire) were selected in the 19 & Under squad of 20. 2010 STATE AND STATE AGE CHAMPIONSHIPS The dates draw near for the State and State Age Championships and our host Associations, Campbelltown, and the Hunter are working hard to ensure that once again these events run smoothly. Entries for the State Championships have closed and grading is proceeding. The Head of Venue for this event will be Michele Murphy with John Hahn Convenor of the Discipline Panel and Rodney Watson Convenor of the Appeals Panel. The State Age Championships continues to grow and this year we have expanded to four venues. Logistically a challenge but as an organization we will succeed. Again, we will have a Head of Avenue at each site supported by both the Championships & Competitions Committee and our staff. REPORTS FROM DIRECTOR’S PORTFOLIO’S The following report from Director’s as Convenors of various subcommittees and Panels as appointed under the Constitution, are attached:

Appointments Panel – Wendy Archer (President) Convenor)

Championships and Competitions Committee – Lynn Quinn Convenor

Finance Committee – John Hahn Convenor

Sports Marketing Committee – Carol Murphy Convenor

Technical Services Strategic Panel – Ruth Havrlant Convenor

Michele Murphy Director State Administration 21 April 2010

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REPORT TO MAY COUNCIL MEETING APPOINTMENTS PANEL – W. ARCHER (PRESIDENT) CONVENOR

No appointments made by Panel since March report The 2010 ANL appointments for the Assistant Coach and Manager have commenced with the close of EOI’s. Interviews will be conducted in the latter part of May. REPORT TO MAY COUNCIL MEETING CHAMPIONSHIPS & COMPETITIONS COMMITTEE – L. QUINN CONVENOR

As advised through the last report there is now a National Accreditation scheme in place for timers and scorers. This scheme consists of three levels – Level 1 for State League, Level 2 for National competitions and Level 3 for International competitions. Lynn Quinn and Yvonne Richardson attended the Presenters and Assessors course in Melbourne on February 27 2010. It is intended to phase in the new scheme over the next two years as there is a higher level of experience needed to attain the accreditation levels. Netball NSW approved courses were held at Anne Clark Centre on the following dates and approximately 150 people were in attendance - Wednesday 24 February, Wednesday 10 March, Thursday 18 March, Wednesday 14 April, Wednesday 28 April Although there have been a large number of people who have attended the “approved” course over the past four years, it would appear that districts are still having problems with providing personnel for the score benches each week. There is a $50 fine for not supplying a qualified person for score bench duties when allocated. This includes that the bench personnel must wear correct footwear – there are still a number of personnel who turn up in thongs or high heels. Anyone one wishing to achieve the new National Accreditation should advise of their interest and arrangement can be made to start a training program during the current State League competition. Committee members are on duty each night and every Saturday during the State League season so speak to them if you wish further information.

ANZ Championship

The ANZ Championship season has commenced and the score bench personnel are in place and servicing this competition. REPORT TO MAY COUNCIL MEETING FINANCE COMMITTEE – J. HAHN CONVENOR

NIL REPORT REPORT TO MAY COUNCIL MEETING SPORTS MARKETING COMMITTEE – C MURPHY CONVENOR

Our last meeting was held 17th February 2010, with discussion focusing on ways to fulfil the Committee’s objectives of promoting netball in NSW and assisting Districts in attracting and keeping volunteers. We were very pleased with the number of Districts who supported the ‘letsplaynetball’ campaign, with a number of Districts actually purchasing a second banner on top of the one provided free of charge from Netball NSW. We believe this initiative is a big step forward in attracting members to netball, and greatly appreciate the support and implementation of the idea from the Marketing and Communications Manager and her team. To see our vision become a reality and to hear Kim Green

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doing the ads on radio was a great boost for everyone involved with netball, and the Marketing team have decided to promote this campaign again early in 2011. Our next project is to create a questionnaire to send to Districts to ask their experience in dealing with 3 specific areas of netball: Volunteers, Sponsorship and Marketing. When the Committee receive the answers to these questions, we plan to put together a brochure incorporating ideas from all over the State which can be used by Districts to assist them in the areas mentioned above. We have met with Kath Tetley, and her team are putting together some information to assist us in making this questionnaire viable. There was also discussion on whether there should be a new level of volunteer acknowledgement from Netball NSW, but on talking this over with the Board it was decided that each District has the ability to acknowledge their volunteers in their own way. REPORT TO MAY COUNCIL MEETING TECHNICAL SERVICES STRATEGIC PANEL – R. HAVRLANT CONVENOR

NIL REPORT

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Finance Report Council Meeting

May 2010.

At the end of March 2010 we have approx 17,175 registered members on the NMAS data base. A number of Associations have already registered a majority of their members on the NMAS system. I would ask that Associations whom have not registered any members please do so as soon as possible. The NMAS training program has been held in a number of regions already this year and will be ongoing in 2010 to educate associations on the system. This is in preparation for all member registrations to be on the NMAS system in 2011. The Profit and Loss report to the end of March shows that income and expenditure cost centre’s are within budget forecasts. Director Finance John Hahn

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Netball NSW

Consolidated Trading Statement By Division YTD

Mar-10 Year to Date

Actual Full Year Variance

$,000 Budget Actual/Budget

Membership Fees & Interest

Affiliation Fee 8,501 8,200 301 Capitation Fee 711,204 3,639,812 (2,928,608)

Interest & Other Income 24,047 102,000 (77,953)

Total Membership Fees & Interest 743,752 3,750,012 (3,006,260)

Publication & Resource Sales 22,392 53,150 (30,758)

Cost of Publications & Rescources 2,280 30,000 (27,720)

Gross Profit 20,112 23,150 (3,038)

NNSW Sponsorships & Royalties

Revenues 7,000 105,496 (98,496) Direct Expenses 335 22,925 (22,590)

GrossProfit/Loss 6,665 82,571 (75,906)

Grants

Revenues 0 88,540 (88,540) Direct Expenses 18,000 96,000 (78,000)

GrossProfit/Loss (18,000) (7,460) (10,540)

Anne Clark Centre

Revenues 39,117 203,856 (164,739) Direct Expenses 41,715 260,870 (219,155)

GrossProfit/Loss (2,599) (57,014) (54,415)

Competitions & Events

Revenues 53,774 546,373 (492,599)

Direct Expenses 15,424 611,292 (595,868)

GrossProfit/Loss 38,350 (64,919) 103,269

Umpiring

Revenues 28,302 79,414 (51,112) Direct Expenses 35,307 109,808 (74,501)

GrossProfit/Loss (7,005) (30,394) (23,389)

Coaching

Revenue 29,983 139,564 (109,581)

Direct Expenses 20,917 166,600 (145,683)

Net Set Go 1,166 (4,897) 6,063

GrossProfit/Loss 10,233 (31,933) 42,166

ANZ Championship

Revenue 260,172 643,000 (382,829)

Sponsorship 9,045 287,864 (278,819) Direct Expenses 174,033 1,261,921 (1,087,888)

GrossProfit/Loss 95,184 (331,057) 426,241

State & ANL Teams

Revenues 7,609 16,678 (9,069) Direct Expenses 12,790 270,380 (257,590)

GrossProfit/Loss (5,180) (253,702) 248,522

Corporate Expenses

IT Expenses 19,225 92,000 (72,775) Marketing Costs 30,561 135,100 (104,539)

Finance Department 17,408 119,900 (102,492) Insurance 115,020 729,000 (613,980)

Administration Costs & Other 40,237 206,790 (166,553)

Employment & HR 276,188 1,401,827 (1,125,639) Board & Committee 8,769 76,620 (67,851)

NMAS & MPP Rollout 3,145 21,600 (18,455)

Alumni Programe 0 15,000 (15,000) Regional Coordinators 23,866 249,957 (226,091)

Total Corporate Expenses 534,418 3,047,794 (2,513,376)

Consolidated Netball NSW

Revenues 1,202,311 5,909,050 (4,706,739)

Direct Expenses & Other 855,219 5,877,590 (5,022,371)

GrossProfit/Loss 347,092 31,460 315,632

% Gross Margin 29% 0.53% -7%

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Netball NSW Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2010

ASSETS

Cash Assets 1,707,37

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Debtors 965,117

Prepayments 574,798

Fixed Assets (at WDV) 523,381

Total Assets 3,770,67

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LIABILITIES

Creditors 102,400

Income in advance 630,702

Taxes Payable 136,033

Employee Entitlements 33,706

Other Liabilities 115,705

Total Liabilities 1,018,54

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Net Assets 2,752,12

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EQUITY

Opening Balance Equity 0

Retained earnings 2,407,63

6

Current year profit/(loss) 344,492

Total Equity 2,752,12

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It is with pleasure to present you the following report for the period between March and May 2010. It has been a wonderful start to the netball season for all. The NSW Swifts are burning up the court in the ANZ Championship, our Underage State Teams finishing second at Nationals in Adelaide and the commencement of the DOOLEYS State League competition. With the netball season now well and truly under way we have thousands of Coaches, Umpires and Players taking to the courts each week. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the best for the season ahead. DOOLEY’S State League Grading Sutherland Shire Netball Association requested a legal review as per 5.2.3 of the Appeal Tribunal Policy and Procedures. I facilitated this review through a solicitor appointed to the Netball NSW Legal Panel. The solicitor found that there was no evidence submitted by Sutherland to ‘prove’ that there has been a denial of natural justice and/or procedural fairness in the Appeals Tribunals process. 2010 HOLDEN State Championships 2010 State Championships – June 12, 13, 14

Entries closed Friday 16 April 2010 at 5pm

Tent bookings close Monday 14 May, booking form available now to download www.netballnsw.com

Hosted by Campbelltown Netball Association Coronation Park Redfern Street Minto Provisional Grading (22/4/2010)

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

OPEN MINOR

21U CHAMPIONSHIP

Blacktown City

Coffs Harbour

Bankstown City

Campbelltown

Cooma

Baulkham Hills

Casino

Glen Innes

Blue Mountains

Charlestown

Goulburn

Camden

Eastwood Ryde

Group 14

Campbelltown

Hastings Valley

Hills District

Charlestown

Hawkesbury City

Kiama

Fairfield City

Illawarra

Lismore

Gosford

Newcastle

Macleay

Great Lakes

Northern Suburbs

Maitland

Illawarra

Penrith

Muswellbrook

Ku-ring-gai

Randwick

Nambucca Valley

Lakeside

Nelson Bay

Maitland

Papua New Guinea - INV

Newcastle

Sapphire Coast

Penrith

Scone

Port Stephens

Shoalhaven

Randwick

Singleton

Singleton

Southern Highlands

St George

Tamworth

Sutherland Shire

Westlakes

Tumut

Wyong

Young

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17U CHAMPIONSHIP

17U DIVISION 2

17U DIVISION 3

Bankstown City

Ballina

Armidale

Baulkham Hills

Blacktown City

Casino

Camden

Blue Mountains

Cowra

Campbelltown

Brunswick Byron

Dubbo

Charlestown

Cessnock

Forbes

Eastwood Ryde

Coffs Harbour

Glen Innes

Fairfield City

Eurobodalla

Goulburn

Gosford

Great Lakes

Grafton

Griffith

Hawkesbury City

Group 14

Hastings Valley

Kiama

Gunnedah

Illawarra

Lismore

Jindabyne

Ku-ring-gai

Mudgee

Kurri Kurri

Liverpool City

Muswellbrook

Lower Clarence

Maitland

Orange

Macleay

Manly Warringah

Port Stephens

Nelson Bay

Newcastle

Queanbeyan

Norfolk Island - INV

Northern Suburbs

Sapphire Coast

Parkes

Penrith

Shoalhaven

Scone

Randwick

Singleton

Southern Highlands

St George

Wagga Wagga

Tamworth

Sutherland Shire

West Wyalong

Taree

Woy Woy

Woolgoolga

Ulladulla

Wyong

Young

Westlakes

Wollondilly

OVER 35 CHAMPIONSHIP OVER 40/45 CHAMPIONSHIP

Randwick

Bankstown City

Penrith

Baulkham Hills

Newcastle

Campbelltown

Manly Warringah

Eastwood Ryde

Hills District

Eastwood Ryde (Over 45)

Gosford

Gosford (Over 45)

Baulkham Hills

Hastings Valley

Shoalhaven

Hills District (Over 45)

Fairfield City

Macleay

Blue Mountains

Maitland

Manly Warringah

Northern Suburbs

Penrith

Randwick

Shoalhaven

St George

Woy Woy

Wyong (Over 45)

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Appeals close Friday 30 April at 5pm. 2010 State Age Championships – July 3, 4, 5

Entries close Friday 7 May at 5pm

Tent booking form will be available to download www.netballnsw.com on Tuesday 25 May

Tent bookings close Friday 11 June.

Championship Division Division Two

Hosted by Newcastle Netball Association Union Street Newcastle

Hosted by Maitland Netball Association Blomfield Street Maitland

Division Three Division Four

Hosted by Charlestown Netball Association Bula Street Charlestown

Hosted by Lakeside Netball Association Merleview Street Belmont

2011 State and State Age Championship venues State Championships June – 11, 12 13 Host by Baulkham Hills Netball Association State Age Championships July – 2, 3, 4 Championship Division – Liverpool Division Two – Bankstown Division Three & Four – Illawarra NSW Swifts home games 2010 Sunday 2 May vs Vixens Acer Arena Sunday 9 May vs Thunderbirds Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre Monday 17 May vs Firebirds Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre Monday 7 June vs Magic Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre Monday 21 June vs Southern Steel Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre Group Bookings are available at $13.00 per ticket for a minimum of 30 tickets purchased. To book your group booking please contact Gail Eckert on (02) 9951 5000 or geckert@netballnsw.com Netball NSW Masters Event Netball NSW is seeking expressions of interest for the proposed Netball NSW Masters Event to be held in October 2010.

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After the success of the recent Sydney 2009 World Masters Games, which saw Netball NSW host the 120-team strong netball tournament, it is apparent that there is an opportunity to capitalise on the “Masters” event concept and add to the playing opportunities available to our members aged 35 years and older. The Netball NSW Masters Event will be separate to the existing Netball NSW State Championships event. It will focus on creating social opportunities and by deliberately placing an emphasis of the tournament on participation, as opposed to fostering a tournament atmosphere that focuses on winning and results. The proposed Masters event is designed to balance equally the playing of netball and the competition aspect of the tournament with opportunities for competitors to socialise and enjoy the tournament away from the netball court.

Date: Saturday 23 & 24 October 2010

Anne Clark Centre, Lidcombe

Social evening – Saturday 23 October – Free for competitors

The event is open to any player who is a financial member of Netball NSW or relevant Netball Australia member organisation who meets the minimum age requirement.

The Competition played in three division – Over 35, Over 40 and Over 45

Cost: $70.00 per player

Expressions of interest for teams close Friday 30 July.

The expression of interest form is available on the Netball NSW website under the menu item expressions of interest. www.netballnsw.com

For further information please contact Gail Eckert on (02) 99515000 or email geckert@netballnsw.com Netball NSW Volunteer Certificates Netball NSW Volunteer Certificates 2010, nominations close Friday June 30. Nomination forms will be available at the May Council Meeting. Volunteer certificates will be sent out to District Associations by Friday 30 July. Game Development Council Report The Game Development team have been busy with visits, Regional State League, State League, Indigenous Camps etc. Dana O’Brien resigned from her position as Regional Coordinator, Riverina & South Coast. Applications have now closed after readvertising this position with interviews to be conducted shortly. Alex Sheiles (Regional Coordinator Northern Inland & West/Central West) and Rachelle Brazier (Regional Coordinator Hunter, North Coast & Far North Coast) have settled in extremely well into their respective positions and are working well with their regions to ensure promotion and delivery of continued education and development of volunteers. Barwon Darling Netball Club

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Discussions with NSW Sport & Recreation regarding the Barwon Darling Netball Club who eventually wish to become an Association have taken place. Bourke Association have agreed to allow Barwon Darling to affiliate with them until such time as they are ready to apply to Council to become an Association in their own right. Below is an explanation of discussions between Barwon Darling and Bourke Netball Association. The Barwon Darling Sports Committee would like to become an affiliated netball club with the Bourke Netball Association. As a result, the Barwon Darling players can be registered, through the Bourke Association, with Netball NSW. The Barwon Darling Sports Committee can help the players apply for Murdi Paaki Small Grants. Grant applications can be made up of the Bourke Netball Association fees, Netball NSW registration fees and travel expenses. Barwon Darling presentation of Model Association. Barwon Darling Sports Committee is a team of people and agencies working to strengthen communities through sport and education. Barwon Darling Sports Committee is presenting a model for a sporting Association that is supported by Regional Assembly. Towns include Bourke, Brewarrina, Lightning Ridge, Goodooga, Warren, Collarenebri, Walgett, Coonamble, and Gulargambone. Each community would set up a Barwon Darling Sports Committee with representatives from each existing sporting clubs, young leaders, community members, Duke of Edinburgh participants, Community Working Party member and anyone the community wishes to have on the committee. Existing Sporting Clubs in Lightning Ridge are Gymnastics, football, soccer, swimming, golf, cricket and motorbike. This committee would be looking out for the best interests of all sports and be a sub – committee of the newly formed Barwon Darling Association. It will have elected President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, etc and a representative to sit on the Barwon Darling Association. The Barwon Darling Association will be incorporated with Regional Assembly. Regional Assembly will provide secretariat and grant support and a constitution. The community sub – committees will have the power to add their own by-laws that will work in their town. Advantages to being part of the association are: Insurance is covered by Regional Assembly for sports not affiliated with their peak sporting body. Inter – town competitions will be easier to organise, increasing participation opportunities for community members and stop different sports being on the same weekends in different locations. Help with sourcing grants and funding (grants are looked upon more favourably when there is a united community that has prioritised their needs) A united committee is stronger force when dealing with government agencies. Transport arrangements will become easier and more cost effective National Championships National Championships has just concluded with both the 19/U & 17/U State Teams returning home as runners up in their respective age groups.

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Both teams represented Netball NSW proudly and while the result was not what we were aiming for our future is looking bright with the talent shown on the court. The following players were selected in talent squads: 19/U Nicola Gray, Sophie Metcalfe (Manly-Warringah) Samantha Poolman (Newcastle) Verity Simmons (Grafton) Gabi Simpson (Randwick) Melissa Tallent (Sutherland Shire) 17/U Anita Blanco, Hannah Lee (Sutherland Shire) Taylah Davies (Illawarra) Amy Sommerville (Eastwood Ryde) Courtney Torpy (Blacktown) Coaching Department 1st February 2010 – 16 April 2010 Coaching Courses Presenters Course

Held on the 7 February 2010 Foundation

8 courses held in February 14 courses held in March; 8 Metropolitan, 6 Regional

Development 1 course held in February

Intermediate Held on the 28 February 2010

Metropolitan Link Program First training session was conducted on Sunday 7 February 2010. The athletes went through their first fitness testing for the season and focused on court play in the afternoon. Five umpires assisted with the afternoons court play, they were – Emma Howcroft, Cathy Dell, Kim Chan and Eugene Afa. Second training session was held on Sunday 28 March 2010. The athletes participated in a Nutrition education session and had the chance to cook their lunch while speaking about some theory behind what they were making. C Camp Round Robin On Saturday the 13 February 2010 the C Camp round robin was held at the Anne Clark Centre in conjunction with the umpires C Camp. Ten teams from State Leagues Divisions 5-8 and the Metropolitan Link Program squad competed. The day was a great success with all teams having valuable court time leading into the State League season. B Camp Round Robin On Saturday the 13 March 2010 the B Camp round robin was held at the Anne Clark Centre in conjunction with the umpires B Camp. Eleven teams from State Leagues Divisions 1 (Waratah Cup) and

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2 and the NSW and ACT State teams competed. The day was a great success with all teams having valuable court time leading up to Nationals and the State League season. ANZ Clinics Six ANZ clinics have been held in 2010: Shoalhaven – 84 participants Inner West – 119 participants Macleay – 104 participants Randwick - 150 participants Broken Hill - 53 registered with more attending on the day Camden – 150 participants National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy (NASCA) Clinic’s From the 8 February 2010 to the 5 March 2010 netball clinics were held with the NASCA program in Sydney’s inner suburbs. The program is held in three schools Tempe High School, Marrickville High School and Alex Park Community School. Four 50 minute clinics were held in each of the three schools with 52 participants involved in the clinics. On the 31 March 2010 in conjunction with Cricket NSW a Gala Day for NASCA was held with 40 participants involved from the three schools (Tempe High School, Marrickville High School and Alex Park Community School). The athletes participated in modified netball games to introduce the rules and structure of the game and finished off the session with playing a full game of netball. Student Engagement through Sport (SETS) Program On the 26 March 2010 the Coomealla High School launched the Student Engagement through Sport (SETS) program. The program is for students in year’s 7-11 and is designed to cater for young students within the rural area to provide a pathway and educational incentive through sport. The day consisted of four rotations of different sports; students were able to select which sport they participated in. Participants really enjoyed the sessions delivered by Netball NSW representatives, Nicole Breust and Alex Mecham. On the Ball On Tuesday 30 March 2010 Netball NSW released the first issue of “On the ball” a new electronic coaching newsletter. On the ball will be released monthly with varying topics and themes each month. Coaches from the NMAS database received a copy of the first issue. People can subscribe to the newsletter through the Netball NSW website. Website – Coaching landing page In conjunction with the release of the On the Ball newsletter the coaching section of the website has had an upgrade. A landing page with an easy to follow outline of how to find everything coaching is now available for ease of use. Development Visits Queanbeyan – 27-28 February 2010 A development visit was held in Queanbeyan in conjunction with a Umpiring Development Visit. The weekend was a big success with coaches and umpires working together and learning from each other.

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Macleay – 27-28 February 2010 A development visit was held at the Macleay Netball Association.. The coaches who attended were from clubs within the Hasting Valley, Macleay and Nambucca Associations. Feedback from the participants was very positive with lots of learning and practical demonstrations across the weekend. Riverina Football and Netball League (RFNL) – 19 – 21 March 2010 A development visit was held in Narrandera for the RFNL in conjunction with an Umpiring Development Visit. The weekend was a big success with 18 new Foundation coaches, mentoring and sharing of ideas. Young – 27-28 March 2010 A coaching and umpiring development visit was held at the Young Netball Association. The coaches who attended were from Cowra and Boorowa. Saturday’s sessions consisted of theory and practical components whilst Sunday was mentoring at the Young Representative carnival. Feedback from the participants was very positive. Tamworth - 27-28 March 2010 Tamworth hosted a coaching and umpiring development visit in conjunction with the Northern Inland Interdistrict carnival. Coaches from Tamworth, Gunnedah, and Inverell attended the Saturday evening sessions which outlined the Goal Shooting aspect of the game. On the Sunday coaches competing in the interdistrict used the opportunity to be mentored and asked questions with relation to their teams. Upcoming Events Metropolitan Link Program 2 May 2010 – Training 30 May 2010 – Training Development Visits 17 – 18 April 2010 – Group 14 18 April 2010 – Port Stephens 1-2 May 2010 – Armidale 15-16 May 2010 – Griffith 15-16 May 2010 – Narrabri 22 May 2010 – Taree 29-30 May 2010 – Lower Clarence 30 May 2010 – Eurobodalla Other 2 May 2010 – Insiders Series 9 May 2010 – Insiders Series 16 May 2010 – Game Sense Workshop Level 1 Umpire Courses Level 1 Umpire Courses (April) Four Level 1’s scheduled in the month of April, 1 Wyong, 1 Condobolin, 1 Campbelltown, 1 Blue Mountains. Participant numbers for Level 1’s in March are: 223

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Section 1 Theory Exam results for Netball NSW The number of people who have completed the online umpires exam between the 17/03/2010 – 31/03/2010 in the NSW was 476. Section II Theory Exam 3 May 2010 Netball NSW has 13 registered to sit the Section II Theory exam at the Anne Clark Centre on the 3 May at 7pm Under Age Nationals Four (4) Netball NSW Umpires officiated at the Underage Nationals in Adelaide in April. Shantelle Rennie (Penrith), Tara Warner (Fairfield), Emma Davey (Eastwood Ryde) Rebecca McKinnon (Kuringai). Congratulations to Rebecca McKinnon as she obtained her National A Badge at Nationals. Congratulations to all umpires, they were all in the top 5. B Camp 13 – 14 March 70 participants attend National B Camp. B Camp had practical on Saturday given the numbers we had to split into 2 groups, one group did practical and other group attend a presentation with Maureen Boyle on why umpires do things, how they do things, both groups swapped at lunch time. Louise McMeeking, Donna Davey, Sue Floro, Maureen Boyle, Collette Brennan, Helen George along with the UOP Duncan Lang, Alan Melville, Allison Gill, Lyn Pudarich and Rachel Hughes and coopted members: Michelle McNamara, Lisa Chiovo, Anne Tomaszewski, Helen Dolbel, Linda Macdonold, assisted with the practical coaching of these umpires on Saturday. Coach /Umpires Meeting 22 March Netball NSW invited all coaches, the allocations panel and UOP to this meeting to ensure that we get a good start to the 2010 season. Janet Bothwell facilitated the meeting covering all aspects of the game. The topics covered: Who do coaches approach if they have concerns with umpires, everyone working as a team. This was a very good start, all attendees had fun. State League Umpires Meeting 12 March This meeting was headed by Donna Davey, Clare McCabe and Helen George. We had 40 umpires ranging from C’s – AA’s attend. The agenda items covered: 1. Allocations o Allocation Pathways o Proforma o Performance based o Who will be on each night (Allocations panel and helpers) o When allocations will be sent out 2. Resilience o Attitude behaviour – communication o Umpire Room

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o Games allocated too o Selections (MOD program) 3. Coaching/Mentoring o What is the job of allocations panel o KPI sheets 4. Procedures o Injury o Responsibility of reserve Umpires - working with your co-umpire and setting these

expectations. o Working with score bench o working with coaches and dealing with conflict o Dress Code 5. National Pathways o National Programs and how umpires are selected

Umpires officiating at pre match ANZ 10 April First home game for the SWIFTS on April 10 provided a pre match game with the NWIS. The game consisted of 4 x 10 minute quarters. Lisa Chiovo, Sarah Sandstrom umpired with Alan Melville as reserve. Umpires officiating at pre match ANZ 18 May Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Lisa Chiovo, Tara Warner umpired the pre match game Hunter Academy v NIAS Academy. Collette Brennan provided coaching. Whistle Blowers 10 April 2010 Great start to the first home game of the SWIFTS. Our first Whistle Blowers had 16 participants. Leading this program was Sue Floro and Helen George. It was fun and of course hard to try and maintain concentration on the umpiring side of things throughout the game as all participants were solid supporters of the SWIFTS. Next Whistle Blower 2nd May Acer Arena SWIFTS v Victoria Vixens Regional Development Narrandra: 19 – 21 March. This was a combined development visit with coaching. Program for Umpiring included a Level 1 on Friday Night. Saturday session provided positioning, vision, and techniques of the game. Sunday the local association provided games for the umpires. Games commenced at 9am. Tanya Magocci from Griffith assisted with coaching and testing on Sunday. We were successful in testing 4 Umpires for their National C Badge. Angela Cook - AFL Riverina Kylie Draper - Leeton Melissa Wakefield – Farrer League Caroline Stewart – Farrer League

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Great Lakes 20 – 21 March. All umpires were from Nambucca Heads Association and received Key Performance Indicator sheets at the conclusion of the competition rounds on Sunday. The Mentors and Coaches for the Regional Development Visit were: Rachel Hughes and Louise McMeeking Vicki Coombes, Nambucca Heads responded well to coaching and demonstrated a calm and supportive role to the other umpires. The Carnival situation on Sunday seemed to work effectively. Young: 27th- 28th March Alan Melville and Lynn Pudarich provided Saturday’s program on the KPI of a National C Badge and the expectation of a National C. Sunday Venue was good for practical coaching of umpires. Alan and Lyn found the standard of games were appropriate for badging of National C. Tamworth 27 – 28 March Kate Thornborough & RachelHughes presented this development visit The following umpires participated in the weekend: Andra Milne Tamworth Lance Oswald Inverell Kathleen Gifford Tamworth Jackie Khan Tamworth Kaye Sweeney Tamworth Rowan Webb Armidale

Robyn Ausling Tamworth Peter Lees Tamworth

Program – Saturday 27th March 2010 The program consisted of Umpiring pathways, KPI of National B &C Badges, Procedures & Protocols of Injury & Illness, Team Bench procedures, Vision and position and Fitness Sunday 28th March Sunday consisted of practical coaching. All umpires listed above were provided with a KPI sheet from Rachel and Kate Up and coming Regional Development State League Waratah Cup Division 1 All umpires allocated to the first 5 round of Waratah Cup were available. Great start to the season State League 2 - 4 All umpires allocated to the first round of divisions 2 - 4 were available, first round of Divisions 3 and 4 ran smoothly. First round of Division 2 was postponed due to power failure to the Anne Clark Centre all umpires allocated to this round were all notified.

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State League 5 – 8 Division 5-8 Umpire allocations been complete, and have been sent to all associations involved in these divisions. The Umpires allocation for Divisions 5-8 will also be on our website under DOOLEYS State League fixture; “Division 5 – 8 DOOLEYS State League Umpires fixture” Umpires will never be allocated to their own associations so if you see this in the fixtures please contact Jan Simpson as soon as possible so we can make the appropriate changes. Please note Division 7 competition has a bye on rounds 2, 6, 12 &13. Associations will still be required to supply umpires for each round regardless. This will also ensure your umpires are allocated on a regular basis for further umpire development. In the fixture you will notice YELLOW in the grid under Reserve this is to indicate there is no reserve required, however if any of your umpires would like to assist in filling these spaces as a reserve we would be more than happy to accept their assistance. All umpires for Divisions 5-8 will be based on performance, with the Umpire Operation Panel (UOP) viewing all umpires every week. All associations with teams entered into Divisions 5 – 8 were provided with a letter and a copy of the allocations Up and Coming Events Metro Development Visits: Kuringai

Blue Mountains

Liverpool

Date Location Program Presenters

23 -24 April 2010 Friday: Saturday Kuringai Netball Complex

Friday night: Testers Education program Saturday: Coaching on local games and identifying National B & C badges

Alan Melville Jan Simpson

Date Location Program Presenters

Saturday 29 May 2010

Blue Mountains Netball Complex

Coaching & identifying umpires on Local games

Duncan Lang Lyn Pudarich

Date Location Program Presenters

28 - 30 May 2010 Liverpool Netball Complex

Friday 28 May Level 1 Umpires Course Saturday coaching on local games Sunday support and mentoring at Liverpool Carnival

Michelle McNamara Maureen Stephenson

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Rules in Action 2010 Netball NSW have offered Rules in Action to three Regional areas, Grafton, Dubbo and Southern Highlands. We have confirmation from Grafton and are delighted with the offer and have asked for the 23 May, we are in the process of confirming presenters for this. Dubbo have confirmed 18 July. Clare McCabe and Sue Floro have confirmed their availability for this.

Netball NSW School Development Program San Remo NetSetGO!

62 Accredited Centres with a total of 2926 participants.

Conducted a San Remo NetSetGO! Coaching Workshop at Lismore Netball Association on

Monday 23rd March.

Conducted a San Remo NetSetGO! promotion at the Sydney Family Show at the Entertainment

Quarter, Moore Park on Thursday 8th April utilising the San Remo NetSetGO! Activity Centre.

Susan Pratley conducted an Ambassador Appearance and Lara Welham conducted a Swifts

Appearance from 1pm-2pm.

Conducting a San Remo NetSetGO! promotion prior to the Swifts v Fever match in Newcastle on

Sunday 18th April utilising the San Remo NetSetGO! Activity Centre

Conducting a San Remo NetSetGO! promotion prior to the Swifts v Vixens match at ACER Arena

on Sunday 2nd May utilising the San Remo NetSetGO! Activity Centre.

Wellington Netball Association San Remo NetSetGO! and coaching Development Visit. Date to

be confirmed. It is proposed that the Development visit will incorporate the San Remo

NetSetGO! Coaching Workshop for the program coaches and a San Remo NetSetGO! “Come &

Try” for 5-7 year olds and 8-10 year olds.

School Clinics

Canada Bay City Council School Holiday Clinics. Two clinics with 21 participants total

Lane Cove Public School Netball Club. One clinic with 40 participants

Received request from Shellharbour Public School (Gala Day) and Gib Gate Public School for

netball clinics

School Program

Waitara Public School, Tuesdays and Fridays throughout Term 2.

Marrickville West PS, 5 week program.

International Grammar School, Thursdays throughout Term 2.

Rose Bay Public School, Fridays throughout Term 2

San Remo NetSetGO! School Programs

Australia Street Infants School, 10 week program

Prouille Public School, 5 week program

Lane Cove West Public School, 10 week program

Date Location Presenters

23 May Grafton

18 July Dubbo Clare McCabe Sue Floro

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Enfield Public School, 5 week program

Gordon East Public School, 10 week program

Emmanuel Anglican College, Ballina, 5 week program

Multi Sport Teacher In-service Netball NSW, AFL (NSW/ACT) and Cricket NSW conducted a Multi Sport Teacher In-service on Tuesday 16th March and Thursday 18th March held at the SCG and Anne Clark Centre, respectively. Feedback from participants was extremely positive. Marketing & Communications Council Meeting Report May 2010 Association News We would like to thank all Associations who have been providing us with news and updates from “grass roots” netball. Whether they are clinic stories, milestones such as Association or club birthdays, or record breaking registrations, they are all very welcome and make for great content both online and for local news. Please keep them coming. State Age and the Oncology Children’s Foundation Thank you to those Associations who have participated in the “teddy bear” fundraising initiative with the State Age Championships and official charity partner the Oncology Children’s Foundation (www.ocf.com.au). It is not too late to place an order with OCF directly by calling (02) 8394 7777. Almost every day we receive an enquiry from the public regarding the initiative which is testament to the spirit of our wonderful sport. 2010 State Age and HOLDEN State Championship Merchandise The 2010 ranges are available to order and view online. I encourage all participants to order their merchandise online now, for either early delivery or PICK UP at the specific event. Pre-purchasing will save you time and energy at the event itself. www.netballnsw.com > online shop > 2010 MyNetball My Netball will again provide members with benefits in 2010. Netball NSW and Netball Australia will take part in both on online (e-news mail out) and a hard mail out (for those we do not email addresses for) to registered netballers in 2010. MyNetball is an evolving program and all feedback is very welcome – please direct your comments and thoughts to Rosa Comis (rcomis@netballnsw.com) Alumni Program Our first edition of the Netball NSW Alumni magazine has been produced and postal mailed. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Susan Pratley for her hard work and passion for this project – it is a huge task and one which will have many challenges. The first event for the Alumni Program will be Team Reunions for the Alumni of 1985 (25th Anniversary) and 2000 (10th Anniversary) to be held as a pre-match function to the NSW Swifts v Melbourne Vixens

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game on Sunday 2 May. We hope that they are a huge success and can start the continued expansion of the program and its activities with our important Alumnus. Our challenge for the program is finding and starting to communicate with people who form the Netball NSW Alumni – players, coaches, umpires and officials of NSW state teams, ESSO league, mobile league, CBT and ANZ Championship teams. To help this we have even create a FACEbook page – in order to encourage interaction.

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Appeals Tribunal REPORT TO MAY COUNCIL MEETING – 11 MAY 2010

1. Following the lodgement of late registrations by Sutherland Shire Netball Association and Hills District Netball Association both District Associations sought a review of the grading of their teams as follows:

2. (i) Sutherland Shire sought regrading from Division 3 to Division 2, (ii) Hills District sought confirmation of grading in Division 2, and (iii) Sutherland Shire sought regrading from Division 4 to Division 3.

3. As a consequence of these requests the Grading Panel convened on 26 March 2010 and in accordance with Clause 25 of the Grading Procedures made the following grading decisions:

(i) The Sutherland Shire team currently graded in Division 3 was regraded into Division 2. (ii) The Hills District team currently graded in Division 2 was confirmed as being in Division

2. (iii) Having regard to Clause 5 of the Grading Procedures the Illawarra Division 2 team was

regraded into Division 3. (iv) The Sutherland Shire team currently graded in Division 4 was regraded into Division 3. (v) Having regard to Clause 5 of the Grading Procedures the Camden and District team

graded in Division 3 was regraded into Division 4.

4. Clause 25 of the rules states:

“There shall be no late registration of players accepted between the close of entries and one week before the commencement of the competition. Any late registrations received before the commencement of the competition will result in a re-assessment of the grading for that team. Where a team is re-graded that decision is non-appellable.”

Clause 5 of the rules states:

“Ten (10) teams will be graded into the top five (5) open divisions. For the remaining open divisions there is to be a minimum of eight (8) teams graded into each Division having regard to the provision of a balanced competition. Where it is not possible to grade a minimum of eight (8) teams in an open division those teams unable to be graded will be balloted out.”

5. Illawarra Netball Association sought to appeal the decision of the Grading Panel and in doing so claimed precedent for 11 teams to be included in Division 2 of the competition.

6. As Clauses 5 and 25 are absolute the appeal was not accepted.

Rodney Watson Convenor 17 April 2010

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In attendance: R Watson, W Archer, C Campbell

1. Meeting with ANZ MO CEO/GM in relation to the TPA – further discussions in relation to wording of particular clauses. Wording to be forwarded to Sparke Helmore for final consideration.

2. AGM Wanda Sipa from the Australian Sports Commission was welcomed to the meeting.

President’s Address was given highlighting the successes of 2009 – Under 21’s World Champions, Melbourne Vixens (ANZ Champions), Melbourne Fury (ANL Champions), NSW (19’s and 21’s Champions), SA (17’s Champions), the release of the Crawford Report, Hall of Fame Inductees, Anne Clark, Lorna McConchie, Gwen Benzie, Jill McIntosh, Gaye Teede, Michelle den Dekker; the Australian Diamonds 3-2 test series win over the Kiwis. Financial reports were received and the Directors remuneration for the coming year was confirmed without change. KPMG confirmed as Auditor. Election of President – Noeleen Dix confirmed. Election of Director – Jan Sutherland confirmed. An election was held for each position even though there was only one nomination for each position.

3. Strategic Forum - Saturday AIS Program / 21’s / ANL Natalie Wright-Boyd presented on the AIS Program. Suffice to say it is very different and a move away from what has been the program in the past. We have requested a copy of the presentation in totality so that our High Performance Coaching Group to meet and discuss the program and provide the Board with their input on the program to be passed back to NA. There was discussion again around the 21’s and its place in the pathway. The majority of MO’s (7 from 8) indicated that they would be entering a team in 2010. There was not the same certainty for the competition after this year. The future of the 21’s will be decided by 10th July this year. ANL – there doesn’t appear to be a lot of certainty around the future format of the ANL and little information was given. There was lengthy discussion on the membership categories – with particular reference to Netta / Modified / NetSetGo / Junior – there is to be further work and consultation done on these categories.

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It was noted that NA will be bidding for the 2015 World Championships.

4. Strategic Forum – Sunday Sue Kelsell facilitated the day with the workshop on the next three year cycle 2011-2014. A very comprehensive workshop with the following priorities being listed for the next cycle. This list does not include the continuing work on “One Brand” and “NetSetGo” and is in no particular order: - broaden membership - schools program - online community - netball infrastructure - volunteers A full report will be provided by NA on the weekend and the strategic plan moving forward following the work done.

Wendy Archer

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