2012 Northern NSW Football Annual Report

Annual Report 2012

NORTHERN NSW FOOTBALL

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ContentsPersonnel 4

2012Supporters 4

2012AnnualGeneralMeeting 5

Chairman’sReport 6

CEO’sReport 7

GovernanceandLeadership 9

CommunityFootball 11

HighPerformanceFootball 15

FootballOperations 18

MarketingandCommunications 22

BusinessandFinance 25

Directors 26

LifeMembers 27

EmergingJets 28

AnnualAwardWinners 30

PremierCompetitions 32

CoachesandReferees 35

NNSWFFacility 36

FinancialStatements 38

AtaGlance 63

Our VisionFootballwillbetherecognisednumberonesportthroughoutNorthernNSW.

Mission StatementNorthernNSWFootballwillprovideourmembersandthefootballcommunitywithstrongleadership,soundcommunicationandclearstrategicdirection.

Wewillfacilitatethegrowthoffootballthroughqualityservicesandinnovativeprograms.

Our ValuesTrust and Integrity Wearecommittedtooperatewithtrustandintegritywitheachother,ourmembersandthecommunity.

Customer Focused Wewillappreciatetheinterestsandpassionofourmembersandthebroaderfootballcommunity.

Camaraderie Werecognisethesuperiorstrengthandefficienciesofgoodteamwork.

Innovative Weareacandoorganisationwhichstrivesforbestpracticethroughinnovationandawillingnesstoembracechangeforthebenefitoffootball.

Transparent Wewilllistentoourmembers,customersandthebroadercommunityandcommunicateinaneffective,transparentandrespectfulmanner.


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2012 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of Northern NSW Football Limited will be held on Sunday 9 December 2012 at: Mercure Hotel 109 Madison Drive CHARLESTOWN 2290 The AGM will commence at 9.30 am BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED

1. Apologies 2. Confirmation of Minutes: (i) 2011 AGM

3. To receive and consider the Report of the Chairman 4. To receive and consider the Directors’ and Auditor’s Reports for the period

ending 30th September, 2012 5. To confirm Life Membership nominations 6. Notification of Elected Directors

7. To transact any business that may be transacted at an Annual General Meeting

to which due notice has been given.

Dated at the Registered Office of the Company, 4/41 Griffiths Rd, Lambton on Wednesday 15th November, 2012. By order of the Board

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PersonnelOffice Bearers

Chairman PeterMoore(resignedDecember2011) BillWalker(fromJanuary2012)

DeputyChairman GregWilson(resignedDecember2011) MichaelGaertner(fromJanuary2012)

Directors Hon.J.RichardFace (removedasDirectorJanuary2012)

AndrewRobertson(resignedJanuary2012) PhilipHolt(fromJanuary2012) AlexMcDonald(fromJanuary2012) HeleneO’Neill(fromNovember2011) LarryUrdarov(fromJanuary2012)

Patron

Hon.GregCombetAM,MP

Staff

ChiefExecutiveOfficer DavidEland

FootballOperationsManager AlanNisbet

FinanceManager BrendanClarke

TechnicalDirector DavidSmith

CommunityFootballManager PeterHaynes

MarketingandCommunicationsManager DavidCromarty

OperationsCoordinatorand

Manager,SpecialProjects BrianaSampson

PAtoChiefExecutiveOfficer JacintaBrain

ClubDevelopmentOfficer GaryFisher

FemaleParticipationOfficer NyssaSuchanow(fromJanuary2012)

GameDevelopmentCoordinationOfficer JenniferWillmott(fromJune2012)

CompetitionsAdministrator SophieMilton

MerchandiseAdministrator JulieTaylor

TraineeOfficeAdministrator NicoleClancy(fromJanuary2012)

MarketingCoordinator LarissaAdamczyk

WebContentCoordinator DavidSlattery

Supporters

NorthernNSWFootballwouldliketotakethisopportunitytothankthefollowingorganisationsfortheircontinuingsupportofthedevelopmentoffootballacrossNorthernNewSouthWales


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Chairman’s ReportBILL WALKER

WhilstNorthernNSWFootballhascelebratedarichandvibranthistorydatingbackmorethan125years,2012hasbeenverymuchaboutpreparingforanevenmoreexcitingfuture.

Thestartoftheyearwasadisruptiveoneandthedevelopmentsthattookplaceattheendof2011andinearly2012weredealtwithpromptlyandeffectivelybyMemberZones,ExecutiveManagement,StandingCommitteesandstakeholderswithanunquestionablevoteofconfidencefortheincumbentCEODavidEland.

Iwouldliketoacknowledgethededication,commitmentandfocusdisplayedbyourExecutiveandstaffwhocontinuedtomeetorganisationalobjectivesandmemberexpectationsthroughoutthisdifficultperiod.

WithDavidandaproactivenewBoardofDirectorsinplacefromearly2012,NorthernNSWFootballhassetaboutgettingbackontrackwiththeimplementationofanexcitingnewpathforthegrowthanddevelopmentoffootballacrossNorthernNSW.

ToquoteourCEO,‘qualityplayersneedqualityfacilities’andtothisendwehavecommencedpreparationsforthedevelopmentofanelitefootballfacilityatSpeersPoint.

ThefacilitywillservenotonlyasafirstclasscentreforathletedevelopmentbutalsoarevenuestreamtoallowNorthernNSWFootballtocontinuetoprovidecosteffectiveopportunitiesforpeopleofallagesandskilllevelstoparticipateintheworldgameacrossNorthernNSW.

InSeptemberwesawanexciting,integratedtalentedplayerpathwayannounced,inconjunctionwiththeNewcastleJetsandFootballFederationAustralia,foryouthplayerstoaspiretoonedayrepresentNorthernNSWonthenationalstageatA-LeagueandW-Leaguelevel.

Whilstatgrassrootslevel,wehavejoinedwithavibrantcorporatepartnerinNewcastlePermanentBuildingSociety,togethercreatinganexcitingenvironmentforjuniorfootballthathasseen12%growthinentrylevelregistrationsin2012.

MayItaketheopportunitytothankthemanydedicatedandpassionatestakeholdersinourgreatgameacrossNorthernNSW,whetheravolunteer,aplayer,asponsor,matchofficial,aparentorclubofficialforyourownpersonalcontributiontowhathasbeenagreatyearoffootball.

Inparticular,ourMemberZonesandStandingCommitteesthathaveonceagainworkedconscientiouslytowardstheadoptionandimplementationofkeyinitiativeswithintheorganisation’sStrategicPlanandoperationalplanswithintheirrespectivegeographicalareasofoperation.

Asparticipantsinourgreatgame,youareALLwinners-withtheprizebeingtheenjoymentandsatisfactiongainedbythethousandsofplayers,youngandold,maleandfemalewhoparticipateinourgameacrossNorthernNSWeachyear.

Bill Walker Chairman

CEO’s ReportDAVID ELAnD

ItiswithgreatpleasurethatIprovidetheChiefExecutiveOfficer’sReport,whichaimstoprovideabriefoverviewoftheorganisation’smajorachievementsin2012andprogresstowardstheachievementoftheobjectivesidentifiedwithinourStrategicPlan2010–2014.

Infootballterms,NNSWFgotofftoaveryslowstarttotheyear.Afterthreemonthsofupheaval,memberswerefinallygrantedtheiropportunitytoelectanewboardofdirectorsattheAnnualGeneralMeetingon10January,2012.

Thenewlyelectedboard,ledbyChairman,BillWalkerandDeputyChairmanMichaelGaertnerrespondedimmediatelybyinitiatingaraftofessentialgovernancepoliciesandreengagementinitiativeswhichaimedtoreassurestakeholdersthatNorthernNSWFootballwasonceagainfirmlyfocusedonthebestinterestsofitsmembersandthegrowth,developmentandpromotionofthesportthroughoutNorthernNSW.

Thenewboard’sapproachreinvigoratedtheexecutiveandstaffandthenewgovernancepoliciesfacilitatedmoreeffectivemanagement.TheMemberZoneStrategicRetreatandWomen’sFootballForumledtotheadoptionofanamendedstrategicplan,whichwillguidetheorganisationforthenexttwoyears.

ThetotalnumberofplayersthroughoutNorthernNSWremainedsteadyin2012comparedtothepreviousseason.DiscountedregistrationfeesandtheprovisionoffreeshinpadsandafootballthroughthegroundbreakingsponsorshipwiththeNewcastlePermanentBuildingSocietyledtoa12%increaseinEntryLevelparticipation.

TheappointmentofNNSWF’sinauguralFemaleParticipationOfficerresultedincoachingandmatchofficialcoursesjustforfemalesandthepilotingofagirlsonlyOptusSmallSidedFootballhubinNewcastle.

ThelaunchesofGirlsQuickKicksandSummer6’swereverysuccessful.Ananticipated6000playerswillcompeteinsanctionedoff-seasonactivitiesin2012generating$150,000,whichwillbeavailableforfurtherinvestmentinprogramsandservices.

TheestablishmentoftheEmergingJetsinpartnershipwiththeNewcastleJetsandFootballFederationAustraliawillensurethataspiringprofessionalfootballershaveaccesstothecoaching,supportservicesandcompetitionsrequiredtoachievetheirdreams.Thispartnershipaimstoreinvigoratetheregion’sproudhistoryofproducingSocceroosandMatildasthatinspirefuturegenerationsofparticipants.

Worldclassplayersneedaccesstoaworldclassfacility.NorthernNSWFootballhasidentifiedanidealsiteatSpeersPointPark,SpeersPointandcommittedupto$4mofMembers’Equitytowardstheproject.LakeMacquarieCityCouncilhasthrowntheirfullsupportbehindtheprojectthroughthesubmissionofa$7.3mfundingapplicationtotheHunterInfrastructureandInvestmentFund.TheNSWGovernment’sfinancialsupportwillprovidetheregion’slargestsportwiththefacilityitsodesperatelyneedstoopenupthegametoanewmarketanddevelopchampionsofthefuture.

ByanymeasureNNSWF’sPremierCompetitionsexceededallexpectationsthisseason.TheJetsYouth’sparticipationintheflagshipNBNStateLeaguewasaboonfortheLeagueandtheclubs.ThebumperattendancethroughouttheGrandFinalSerieswasreflectiveofthesupportandstandardofthePremierCompetitions.

FirstTouchFootballSuppliesgrewagainthisyear.Turnoverhasincreasedby42%inthepast3years,whichhasdramaticallydecreasedNNSWF’sheavyrelianceonplayerregistrationfees.

Footballeditorialinprintmediaalonethisseasoneclipsedatotalcumulativeaudienceof21million.Thenewbrandarchitecture,whichwasimplementedthroughouttheorganisationdeliveredconsistencyandcutthrough.Theintegratedwebsitenetworkandcompetitionmanagementsystempeakedat61,000uniqueusersinJuneandmorethan11millionpageviewsweregenerated.NNSWF’sFacebookpage’sreachextendedtoover3000Likes,whichhasresultedinthefootballcommunitybeingbetterinformedthaneverbefore.

KlosterHyundaijoinedtheteamastheOfficialSupplierofMotorVehiclesand#10TeamwearcommittedtoprovideappareltotheNewcastleJetsW-Leagueteam.ThesenewpartnershipsarereflectiveofNNSWF’sandthesport’sstatuswithinthecommunityandfreeupvaluableresourcesforfurtherinvestmentinthegrassroots.

ThesurpluswhichwillbereportedtomembersattheAGMisindicativeoftheeffectivegovernanceandmanagementoftheCompany.InresponseNorthernNSWFootball’sBoardhasdeterminedthattherewillbenoincreasestoplayerregistrationfeesorcompetitionfeesin2013.

OnbehalfofNorthernNSWFootball’sBoard,ExecutiveandStaff,IacknowledgetheselflessserviceofeveryvolunteerandIalsoextendsincereappreciationtothefootballwidowsandwidowerswhotoleratetheirpartnersgivingsomuchtimetoourgame.

I’dliketothanktheBoardofDirectorsonbehalfofthemembersfortheirinvaluablecontributionandNNSWF’sExecutiveandStafffortheirloyalty,commitmentandwillingnesstodowhateverisrequiredtogetthejobdoneinwhatwasaverychallengingyear.

David ElandChiefExecutiveOfficer

2012 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of Northern NSW Football Limited will be held on Sunday 9 December 2012 at: Mercure Hotel 109 Madison Drive CHARLESTOWN 2290 The AGM will commence at 9.30 am BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED

1. Apologies 2. Confirmation of Minutes: (i) 2011 AGM

3. To receive and consider the Report of the Chairman 4. To receive and consider the Directors’ and Auditor’s Reports for the period

ending 30th September, 2012 5. To confirm Life Membership nominations 6. Notification of Elected Directors

7. To transact any business that may be transacted at an Annual General Meeting

to which due notice has been given.

Dated at the Registered Office of the Company, 4/41 Griffiths Rd, Lambton on Wednesday 15th November, 2012. By order of the Board

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Key Success Measures – 2011.12

Key Performance Area – Key Measure Outcome 2011.12

Governance and LeadershipMembers will be totally satisfied (extremely or very satisfied) in relation to NNSWF’s overall performance as the peak body and how the organisation services them.

• 4 Member Zones and 1 Standing Committee were Very Satisfied with NNSWF’s overall performance as the peak body and how they were serviced

• 1 Member Zone and 2 Standing Committees were Fairly Satisfied

• 1 Member Zone was Extremely Dissatisfied

• 1 Member Zone did not respond to the annual member satisfaction survey

Community FootballIncrease the total number of registered players throughout Northern NSW by 2% in 2012 as compared to 2011.

• Total participation decreased by 3.18% in 2012.

• Entry Level participation (5-7 yrs.) increased by 12.04%

• Loss of Futsal players accounted for 1644 of the 1681 lapsed players

High PerformanceBy 2014 a minimum of 75% and 80% of the Jets NYL and W-League Squads respectively will emanate from Northern NSW.

• Newcastle Jets NYL – 75% in 2012.13

• Newcastle Jets W-League – 65% in 2012.13

Football OperationsSatisfied the expectations of 65% of Premier Clubs in 2011.12

• 25% of clubs extremely satisfied

• 33% of clubs very satisfied

• 42% of clubs fairly satisfied

Marketing and CommunicationsGenerate football editorial, which reaches a total cumulative audience of 18 million people in print media throughout Northern NSW in 2011.12

• 21 Million

FinanceMaintained current strong net asset position as compared to 2011

• Net asset position improved relative to 2011

Governance and Leadership

Key Performance Area: Governance and Leadership

Sponsors: Chairman, Bill Walker

Chief Executive Officer, David Eland

Key Success Measure

SatisfytheoverallexpectationsofNorthernNSWFootball’sMembers

Outcome

4ofMemberZonesand1StandingCommitteewereVerySatisfiedwithNNSWF’soverallperformanceasthepeakbodyandhowtheywereserviced.

1MemberZoneand2StandingCommitteeswereFairlySatisfied

1MemberZonewasExtremelyDissatisfied

1MemberZonedidnotrespondtotheSatisfactionSurvey

Strategic Goal: Toberecognisedandacknowledgedasaresponsible,progressiveandeffectivepeakorganisation,whichactsinthebestinterestsofourmembersandstakeholdersandprovidesaclearstrategicdirectionforthesportofFootballthroughoutNorthernNSW.

NorthernNSWFootball’snewlyelectedBoardofDirectorsrespondedpositivelytotheturmoilexperiencedbytheorganisationpriortolastyear’sAGMthroughtangiblereengagementwithmembersandstakeholdersandarenewedfocusontheAustralianSportsCommission’sKeyGovernancePrinciples,whichchallengesportingorganisationstoensurethat:

• theorganisation’sstrategicgoalsanddirectionareeffectivelycommunicated;

• theBoardofDirectorscontinuouslymonitortheorganisation’sperformance;and

• thebestinterestsofmembersareconsidered

TheMemberZoneStrategicRetreatandWomen’sFootballForuminJulyprovidedstakeholderswithanopportunitytocontributetowardstheformulationoftheorganisation’sfuturestrategicdirection,whichwasreflectedintheamendedstrategicplan,endorsedbytheBoardinSeptember.

Theadoptionofaraftofessentialgovernancepoliciesfacilitatedmoreeffectivemanagementofthecompanyandaddressedanumberofpotentialrisks.

ThePeakSteeringCommittee(PSC)metontwooccasionsin2011.12.ThePSChasbecomeoneoftheorganisation’smostimportantstakeholderforumsprovidingopportunitiesfordelegatestosharetheirexperienceswhilstensuringNNSWF’sBoardofDirectorsarekeptinformedthroughtheDeputyChairmanandCEOofthechallenges,needsandexpectationsofgrassrootsparticipantsthroughoutNorthernNSW.


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Key Performance Area: Community Football

Sponsor: Community Football Manager, Peter Haynes

Strategic Goal: Incollaborationwithourmembersandotherstakeholdersimplementsustainableprogramsofexcellencewhichaimtooptimisetheparticipationandenjoymentofplayers,coaches,refereesandvolunteersatthegrassrootsofthesportthroughoutNorthernNSW.

Key Success Measures – 2011.12

Community Football

*1MemberZonedidnotsubmitaresponsetotheMemberSatisfactionSurvey

Key Performance Indicators Outcome

Maintain the Members’ perception of NNSWF’s ability to plan, direct and oversee the growth, development and promotion of the Sport as compared to the results of the 2011 Satisfaction Survey.

1 Extremely satisfied1 Very satisfied3 Fairly satisfied1 Very dissatisfied

• 1 Member Zone did not submit a response to the Satisfaction Survey

Maintain the Members’ perception of NNSWF’s ability to communicate effectively as compared to the 2011 Satisfaction Survey.

3 Very satisfied1 Fairly satisfied1 Fairly dissatisfied1 Very dissatisfied

• 1 Member Zone did not submit a response to the Satisfaction Survey

Establish and/or amend as required NNSWF’s Governance Policies in 2011.12 in accordance with the Australian Sports Commission’s Best Practice Governance Principles and the Corporations Act 2001.

Following policies and reports adopted in 2011.12

• Delegations and Reserved Powers• Board Induction Manual• Audit and Risk Committee Charter• Board and Management Interaction• Review of Strategic Plan• Evaluation of Operational Plan

Improve the perception of NNSWF’s ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders as compared to the results of the 2010 Customer Survey.

Achieved

1 Zone Extremely Satisfied 3 Zones Very Satisfied 1 Zone Fairly Satisfied

CommunityFootballresourcesandprogramscontinuedtoexpandthroughout2012withtheimplementationofanumberofkeystrategieswhichaimedtoincreasefootballparticipation,improvethestandardofcoachingandrefereeingandtoenhancetheoverallfootballexperience.

Despiteadecreaseintotalregisteredplayersin2012,boththeentrylevelandnon-traditionalparticipationsectorsgrewsubstantiallythankstotargetedmarketingandadvertising,afreezeonregistrationfeesforentrylevelparticipants,theintroductionofSummer6’sandQuickKicks,theloweringoftheentrylevelagerestrictiontoincludefouryearoldsandtheprovisionofafreefootballandpairofshinpadstoeveryentrylevelparticipantaspartoftheNewcastlePermanentJuniorFootballsponsorship.

ThecontinuedimplementationoftheFFASchools5-a-sideGalaDaysandtheintroductionofNNSWF’sGirlsOnlyHighSchoolGalaDayeventsprovidedover3200studentstheopportunitytoparticipateinmodifiedfootballmatchesaswellasengagewithcurrentNewcastleJetsA-LeagueandW-LeagueplayersthankstoapositiveworkingrelationshipwiththeNewcastleJets.

NyssaSuchanowwasemployedinthefull-timeroleofFemaleParticipationOfficerandchargedwithimplementingprogramsandservicesaimedatincreasingfemaleparticipationatalllevelsoffootball.Nyssa’sappointmentsawtheimplementationofNNSWF’sfirstever‘GirlsFootballWeek’,aGirlsOnlyOptusSmall-SidedFootballcompetitionpilotedinNewcastle,GirlsOnlyHighSchool6-a-sideGalaDays,FemaleOnlyCoachandMatchOfficialeducationcoursesandthefirsteverWomen’sFootballForum,whichwillbecomeanannualevent.

Throughout2012NorthernNSWFootball,inpartnershipwithSpecialOlympicsAustralia,providedparticipationopportunitiesforover250athleteswithadisability.ThispartnershipwasformalisedbythesigningofaMemorandumofUnderstandingonAugust28whichwillseeSpecialOlympicsAustraliaandNNSWFworktogetherontheprovisionanddevelopmentoffootballforpeoplewithanintellectualdisabilityinNorthernNSW.

GaryFisher,ClubDevelopmentOfficerinitiatedtheNationalClubAccreditationScheme(NCAS)whichsawEastArmidaleFCawardedastheinauguralLevel1accreditedclubinNorthernNSW.14moreclubshavesinceachievedLevel1accreditationwiththisnumbersettoincreasethroughout2013.

Key Success Measure

IncreasethetotalnumberofregisteredplayersthroughoutNorthernNSWby2%in2012ascomparedto2011.

Outcome

Totalparticipation(exclusiveofFutsal)decreasedby0.54%in2012.

EntryLevelparticipation(5-7yrs.)increasedby12.04%


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Volunteer Club / Zone

GlennRose KyogleSC,FootballFarNorthCoast

JohnWainwright TinoneeSC,FootballMidNorthCoast

BelindaGibbons ThorntonFC,HunterValleyFootball

BradJones SwanseaFC,MacquarieFootball

WayneAvery KotaraSouthFC,NewcastleFootball

CarolDaly MacksvilleSC,NorthCoastFootball

TraceySymonds GlenInnesFC,NorthernInlandFootball

Key Success Measure Outcome

Increasethetotalnumberofregisteredplayersparticipatinginnon-traditionalcompetitionsandprogramsby5%in2011.12ascomparedto2010.11

Totalparticipationinnon-traditionalcompetitionsincreasedby6.28%in2012

IncreasethenumberofaccreditedcoachesinNorthernNSWby10%in2012ascomparedto2011

Thetotalnumberofaccreditedcoachesincreasedby15.8%in2012

IncreasethenumberofcoacheswhocompleteaGrassrootsCoachingCourseby10%in2012ascomparedto2011

ThetotalnumberofcoacheswhocompletedaGrassrootsCoachingCertificateincreasedby30.75%in2012

Securea5%increaseinthenumberoftotalregisteredrefereesin2012ascomparedto2011

Thetotalnumberofaccreditedrefereesdecreasedby5.53%in2012

IncreasethenumberofyouthwhocompleteanInstructingRefereesCourseby10%in2011ascomparedto2012

ThetotalnumberofparticipantswhocompletedanInstructingRefereeCourseincreasedby8.61%in2012

IncreasethetotalfundingfootballinNorthernNSWreceivesfromtheNSWGovernment’sFacilityFundingSchemeby5%in2012ascomparedto2011

FacilityFundingSchemewasnotopenedin2011.12duetothechangeingovernment.Theapplicationsfrom2010.11werecarriedoverinto2011.12.NNSWFsupported21applicationsseekingatotalof$593,155

National Club Accreditation Scheme – Level 1

EastArmidaleFC

ThorntonFC

NimbinHeadersSC

WarnersBayFC

AlstonvilleFC

WallsendFC

KempseySaintsFC

CooksHillFC

TuncurryForsterFC

MacksvilleSC

MetfordSC

YambaFC

KearsleySC

CoffsCoastTigersFC

MaitlandFC

ThorntonFC

Community Football continued

CurrentLevel1AccreditedClubs:NorthernNSWFootball’sVolunteerrecognitionprogramacknowledged42clubbasedvolunteers.WiththefollowingpeoplebeingnamedastheirrespectiveZoneVolunteeroftheYear:

John‘Chips’WainwrightfromTinoneeSC,FootballMidNorthCoastwasacknowledgedattheannualawardsnightastheNorthernNSWFootball2012VolunteeroftheYear.

NNSWF’sinauguralIndigenousFootballFestivalwasconductedinAugustproviding90indigenoushighschoolstudentswiththeopportunitytoparticipateina6-a-sidetournament.Thewinningteams,CoffsHarbour(FemaleDivision)andMoree(MaleDivision)representedNorthernNSWattheNationalIndigenousFootballFestivalheldinAliceSpringsinNovember.

Therewasapositiveincreasein2012inthenumberofcoacheswhogainedGrassrootsCertificationandaccreditedcoachinglicenses.

AnAssessorsandPresenterscoursewasconductedinJanuary,with25newCoachEducationPresentersbecomingaccreditedtodelivercoacheducationcourses.ThiswillgreatlyassisttoincreasethenumberandqualityofcoachesthroughoutNorthernNSWinthefuture.

834coachesattendedaGrassrootsCoachingCertificatecoursein2012,whichequatedtoanincreaseof30.75%on2011and406

coachesreceivedfullaccreditationatJunior,Youth,SeniororJuniorGoalKeepinglevel.Anadditional138femalecoachesgainedfullaccreditationatJuniororYouthlevelthroughFemaleOnlyCoachEducationcourses.Thisrelatestoatotalincreaseinaccreditedcoachesof15.8%inNorthernNSWcomparedto2011.

Theimplementationofanumberofnewinitiativesin2012hasprovidedadditionalopportunitiestoeliterefereesacrossNorthernNSWtoreachthehighestlevel.ThefirstStateCoachingPanelmeetingwasheldinNewcastleinMarchwiththeaimofensuringconsistencyinrefereeeducationacrossallzones.AgreementswithFFA,FootballFederationVictoriaandFootballQueenslandhavebeenreachedtoensureopportunitiesareavailabletoeliterefereestoofficiateandbeassessedatthehighestlevel,withthefirstexchangetakingplaceinJuneseeingStuartWolfetraveltoBrisbanetoofficiateBrisbaneStrikersFCvSunshineCoastFireFC.FFAalsoestablishedtheNationalTalentPoolformatchofficialsaimingtoachieveappointmentsinNationalCompetitions.NorthernNSWenjoyedthesecondhighestnumberofmatchofficialsacceptedwith7matchofficialsappointedtoA-LeagueandW-Leaguepanels.


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Key Performance Area: High Performance Football

Sponsor: High Performance Manager, David Smith

Strategic Goal: Todeliverprofessional,integratedandclearelitedevelopmentpathwaysandprogramsforplayersandcoachesthroughoutNorthernNSWcomplementedwithNationalandInternationalcompetitionwhichproduceNationalrepresentativeplayersandcoaches.

High Performance Football

TheFFANationalCurriculumcontinuestoserveastheblueprintforthedevelopmentofjuniorfootballinAustralia.Thisisalongtermstrategyandwearenowstartingtoseethebenefitsoftheintroductionofsmallsidedfootball,improvedcommunityandelitecoachingstructuresandtrainingmethodology.NorthernNSWisveryfortunatetohavethesupportofzoneadministratorsandtechnicaldirectorswhohaveimplementedtheprogramsandsupportedthecurriculumrolloutthroughouttheirrespectiveZones.

OurmajorrepresentativeactivityistheparticipationattheFFANationalChampionships.SeventeamscomprisingoffourmaleandthreefemaleteamswereverywellpreparedandweareluckytohaveagreatgroupofdedicatedcoachesandofficialswhoworkincrediblyhardtoprepareallplayersfortheChampionships.

IwouldalsoliketothanktheparentsandfamiliesofourseventeamswhoparticipatedatNationalsfortheirinvaluablesupportoftheirchildrenandtheprogram.

NNSWF’sperformancesatNationalChampionshipsdemonstratedthatourplayerscontinuetoimprovetechnicallyasindividualsandcollectivelyasateam.Itisimportantthatwedon’t“fallintothetrap”ofevaluatingourperformanceonresultsonly.

Key Success Measure

NNSWFwillsupporttheparticipationofseven(7)teamsattheFFANationalChampionshipsin2011/12.

Six(6)representativeplayerswillbeselectedintheFFA“AllStar”teams

Atotalof3CoachesfromNNSWwillbeselectedascoachesof“AllStar”teams

By2014aminimumof75%and80%oftheJetsNYLandW-LeagueSquadsrespectivelywillemanatefromNorthernNSW.

Outcome

• 7teamsparticipated

•3boysand7girlswereselected

•3coacheswereselected

• NewcastleJetsNYL–75%in2012.13

•NewcastleJetsW-League–65%in2012.13

Championships demonstrated that our players continue to improve technically as individuals and collectively as a team. It is important that we don’t “fall into the trap” of evaluating our performance on results only.


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High Performance Football continuedNorthern NSW Football – FFA National Championships results 2012

Age Group Finishing Position

Girls13 Third

Girls14 Second

Girls15 Second

Boys13Metro Sixth

Boys13Country Fourth

Boys14Metro First

Boys14Country Fourth

Weunderstandtheneedtocontinuallyreviewourprogramsandtoachievebestpractice.ThisapproachhasleadtotheformationofapartnershipwiththeNewcastleJetsandFFAtoestablishtheEmergingJets.

WealsorecognisetheneedtoundertakeacompletereviewofourRegionalstructureandprogramsandthiswillcommencelaterthisyear.

TheNorthernNSWISprogramhasbeenamajorcontributortotheeliteplayerpathwayandagainthisyeartheprogramhas,throughtheleadershipofHeadCoach,WayneO’SullivanandAssistantCoach,PeterMcGuinessraisedthe“bar”.

TheBoy’sSquad,whichconsistedofunder15and16yearolds,securedtheNBNUnder19StateLeaguePremiershipandGrandFinalbasedonaplayingphilosophywhichwasconsistentwiththeaimsoftheNationalCurriculum.NNSWFwasveryappreciativeofthesupportreceivedfromtheNBNStateLeagueClubswhoalsosupportedtheunderpinningEAPSquad’sparticipationintheNBNUnder17StateLeague.

Threeplayers,ReecePapas,BrandonLundyandJaydenWalkerattendedanumberofJoeys’campsandoverseastours.Whilstnotmakingitintothefinalsquad,theplayersshouldbeproudoftheirinvolvementthroughouttheyear.Eight(8)playershavebeeninvitedtotrainonwiththeJetsYouthTeamandtheEmergingJetsUnder18Team.

In2012theNNSWISGirlsProgramchangedtoUnder18inaccordancewithNationaldirection.ThesquadcompetedintheMetropolitanU/15SYLandfourgirlsfromthesquad,TuliaPalozzi,KallyLewis,AlisonTraversoandHannahSouthwellarecurrentlypartoftheAustralianUnder17Squad.

UnfortunatelytheNewSouthWalesInstituteofSport’ssupportoffootballthroughouttheStateconcludesattheendof2012.NNSWF,theNewcastleJetsandFFAhaverespondedthroughtheestablishmentoftheEmergingJets.

HighPerformanceHighlights2011.12

• ImplementationofNNSWISProgramMale(Under16)andFemale(Under18);

• IntroductionofUnder11,12and13MetropolitanDevelopmentLeagues;

• EnhancementofBoysandGirlsStateChampionshipstoimproveidentification;

• IntroductionofUnder13BoysRebelCupconductedbyNewcastleFootball;

• Under13and15RepresentativeTourofSingaporeinSeptember;

• Under12participationinSaitamaInternationalTournamentinJuly;

• ContinuationoftheCentreofExcellencesupporting140Under11and12playersthroughoutNorthernNSW;

• NewcastleJetsYouthTeamsparticipationinNBNStateLeague;

• NNSWF’scommitmenttomanagetheNewcastleJetsW-Leagueteam;

• NBNStateLeagueSelectTeams’fixturesagainsttheNewcastleJets;

• ConductingoftheinauguralCLicenceinRegionalNorthernNSW;and

• A-LeaguetrialmatchesinRegionalareasprovidedopportunitiesfortalentedplayerstoengagewithprofessionalplayersandcoaches

IwouldliketoacknowledgethesupportprovidedtotheHighPerformanceDepartmentandProgramsbytheBoardofDirectors,CEOandotherdepartmentswithinNNSWFforassistingustoworktowardsachievingourstatedobjectives.

Myappreciationisalsoextendedtothemanycoaches,managersandothersupportstaffwhoworktirelesslybehindthescenestohelpsustainthemyriadofHighPerformancePrograms.

IwouldliketothankeachoftheZoneTechnicalDirectorsfortheircontinuingpersonalsupportandthesupportofNNSWF’srepresentativeprograms.


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Key Performance Area: Football Operations

Sponsor: Football Operations Manager, Alan Nisbet

Strategic Goal: Professionalmanagementpracticesfacilitatingsuccessfulcompetitions,specialeventsandbestpracticeprocedureswithinMemberZones,Clubs,RefereeandFutsalstructuresthroughoutNorthernNSW.

Football Operations

Key Success Measure

Satisfytheexpectationsof80%ofclubsparticipatinginNNSWF’sPremierCompetitionsandMemberZonesin2011.12.

Outcome

25%ofclubsextremelysatisfied

33%ofclubsverysatisfied

42%ofclubsfairlysatisfied

NNSWF Premier Competitions 2012 Premiers 2012 Grand Final Winners

NBNStateLeague HamiltonOlympic BroadmeadowMagic

NBNStateLeagueU/23 SouthCardiff HamiltonOlympic

NBNStateLeagueU/19 NSWIS NSWIS

NBNStateLeagueU/17 CharlestownCityBlues HamiltonOlympic

NewFM1stDivision LambtonJaffas LambtonJaffas

NewFM1stDivisionU/23 LambtonJaffas MaitlandFC

NewFMFirstDivisionU/19 MaitlandFC AdamstownRosebud

HeraldWomen’sPremierLeague LakeMacquarieFC AdamstownRosebud

NNSWFconductedweeklyMetropolitanStateYouthLeagueandCountryStateYouthLeaguecompetitionsin2012inthe12,13,14,15yearsboysand16yearsgirlsagedivisions.

NNSWF State Youth League – Metropolitan Premiers 2012 Grand Final Winners 2012

12yearsBoys NewcastleFootball N/A

13yearsBoys SkillDevelopmentSquad NewcastleFootballMustangs

15yearsBoys CharlestownCityBlues CharlestownCityBlues

NNSWF State Youth League – Country Premiers 2012 Grand Final Winners 2012

12yearsBoys NCF N/A

13yearsBoys FMNCPredators FMNCPredators

15yearsBoys NCFGalaxy NCFGalaxy

16yearsGirls NCFGalaxy NCFGalaxy

TheBoysU/11andU/12BoysStateChampionshipswereconductedattheCoffsHarbourBCUInternationalStadiumacrosstheJunelongweekendwiththeGirlsU/12andU/14GirlsStateChampionshipsconductedatthesamevenueinSeptember.

BothChampionshipswereheraldedasasuccesswitheachofNNSWF’ssevenZonesrepresented.

Newcastle Permanent State Championships 2012 Champions

U/11Boys SkillAcquisition

U/12Boys SkillAcquisition

U/12Girls NorthernInlandFootball

U/14Girls NewcastleFootball

FootballOperationsfocusedonexpandingservicestomemberswithastrongemphasisoncommunicationandprovidingmemberswithprogramsandinitiativeswhichresultedincontinuityofadministrativeprocedures.

TheNBNStateLeaguewasexpandedtoatenteamcompetition.TheinclusionoftheNewcastleJetsYouthLeagueteamwaswellreceivedbytheNBNStateLeagueClubsandheraldedasahugesuccessbothonandoffthefield.

TheNewcastleJetsA-LeagueteamconductedtrialfixturesagainstNBNStateLeagueClubsandNBNStateLeagueSelectteams.ThescoreinallofthefixtureswasindicativeofthestandardoftheNBNStateLeague.

LambtonJaffaswerethesuccessfulteamintheNEWFM1stDivisiontakingoutthePremiershipandGrandFinalhonoursandsubsequentlysecuringpromotiontothe2013NBNStateLeague.

TheHeraldWomen’sPremierLeaguewasdominatedduringtheseasonbyLakeMacquarieCityFCwhotookoutthePremiershiptrophy.TheywereoutplayedonGrandFinalDayhowever,losingouttoastrongandcommittedAdamstownRosebudFC.

TheHeraldWomen’sPremierLeaguewillbeexpandedin2013toincludereservegrade.


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Football Operations continuedThe2012StateCupsawanincreaseinnominationswith65entriesfromclubsthroughoutNorthernNSW.Anewformatestablishedforthe2012Cupprovidedgreateropportunitiesforcommunityclubstoreachthefinals.UltimatelyNBNStateLeaguegiantsBroadmeadowMagicFCdefeatedCoffsUnited4–0intheFinalatCoffsHarbour.

NNSWFhostedtheFFABoysandGirlsNationalYouthChampionshipsfortheseventhconsecutiveyearandwillcontinuetodosoatleastuntil2014.

NNSWFhasgratefullyacceptedtheopportunitytomanagetheNewcastleJetsparticipationintheWestfieldW-Leaguetoensurethatapathwaycontinuestoexistfortalentedyoungfemaleplayersinourregion.

NNSWFfacilitatedseveralmeetingsoftheZoneManagers’committeetomaintainthestrongworkingrelationshipthatexiststhroughoutNNSWF.Themeetingshavedevelopedcloserlinksamongtheprofessionaladministratorsandassistedtheestablishmentofconsistentadministrationproceduresandmoreeffectivecommunication.Additionalmeetingswillbescheduledin2013andwillbeattendedbyallofNNSWF’sExecutives.

NationalOnlineRegistrationwasexpandedin2012toincludeMacquarieFootball,HunterValleyFootball,NorthernInlandFootballandpartsofNorthCoastFootball.Theprogramwillberolledouttotheremainingzonesin2013.

AllmemberzonesarenowutilisingtheSportingPulseCompetitionManagementSystemwithfurthertrainingscheduledin2013toensurethatthesystemisutilisedtoitsfullcapacityandmembershaveacomprehensiveunderstandingofthesystem’scapabilities.

TheRefereesStandingCommitteecontinuestoworktowardstheretentionanddevelopmentofrefereesthroughoutNNSW.ArefereesexchangeprogramprovidesopportunitiesforfurtherdevelopmentofourrefereesandtheestablishmentofatechnicalcommitteeanddevelopmentcriteriabytheStateLeagueRefereeshasensuredthatoureliterefereeshaveaclearanddefinedpathwaytotheFFAA-League,W-LeagueandNYLpanels.

FirstTouchFootballSuppliescontinuestogrowandexpandreachingitssalestargetof$650,000in2012.TheappointmentofnewsuppliersandresourcesshouldensureanothersuccessfulyearaheadforFirstTouchandanexpandedrangeofproductsandserviceforourmembers.


Satisfytheexpectationsofallmemberzonescompetinginthe2012StateChampionships

Membersurveyconducted47%ofmembersstatedthemanagementoftheChampionshipswasexcellentwith53%statingthatmanagementwasgood.

AllZonesfullycomplywith100%ofNNSWFadministrativerequirementsin2012

AllZoneshaveimplementedtheNNSWFwebsite,competitionmanagementsystemandgenericclubemailaddressesin2012.

Generatetotalmerchandisesalesof$650,000in2011.12 Achievedsalesof$656,087

First Touch Football Supplies continues to grow and expand reaching its sales target of $650,000 in 2012.


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Key Performance Area: Marketing and Communications

Sponsor: Marketing and Communications Manager, David Cromarty

Strategic Goal: AprofessionalstructurethatembracesqualitymarketingofNorthernNSWFootballacrossthekeyareasofsponsorship,media,advertising,promotionsandpublicrelationsthatresultsinrecognitionasavibrantpartneroffootballinAustralia.

Marketing and Communications

MarketingactivityduringtheperiodwashighlightedbythesigningandimplementationofasignificantjuniorfootballpartnershipwithAustralia’sleadingnon-bankfinancialinstitution–theNewcastlePermanentBuildingSociety.

ThesponsorshipisthelargestsingleinvestmentinjuniorfootballinNNSWF’shistoryandreflectsthenurturingofanassociationwithTheNewcastlePermanentwhichcommencedin2008.

ThroughtheNewcastlePermanent’ssupport,everyentrylevelplayerwhoregisteredinseason2012receivedafreeballandshinpads,aninitiativethathelpedcontributetoanincreaseof12%inentrylevelregistrationsduringtheperiod.

Thesuccessfulsponsorshipoutcomewasaresultofthe‘bundling’ofNNSWFsponsorshipassetsintospecificpropertiesthatencompassedthemainactivitiesofeachrespectivefunction–includingjuniorfootball,seniorfootball,HighPerformance,refereesandwomen’sfootball.

Inanothersponsorshipcoup,theHunterRegion’slargestintegratedautomotivegroup,theKlosterGroup,enteredintoarelationshipwithNNSWFforthesupplyofofficialvehicles.ThisgrassrootsassociationwithNNSWFcomplementsKloster’sexistingpartnershipwithelitefootballasofficialvehiclesuppliertotheNewcastleUnitedJets.

MarketingCoordinatorLarissaAdamczykhasplayedanintegralroleinestablishingsystemstoeffectivelyservicethesenewsponsorsandensurethatagreedbenefitsandopportunitiesaredeliveredacrossthe

termsoftherespectiveagreements.ThiswillcontinueastheMarketingDepartmentworkstoestablishpartnershipswithothercommercialorganisationswithintheotheridentifiedbundledfootballassets.

InMarch2012,ourobjectiveofafullyintegratedwebsiteplatformwasachieved,withthefinalZonetooptintotheStatewideplatform,FootballMidNorthCoast,goingonline.NowallsevenMemberZonesofNNSWFareapartytothecommonplatformthatallowssignificantopportunitiesforservicingbothmembersandsponsorsthroughtheprovisionofunifiedandconsistentnews,informationandbrandapplications.

ThedemandsoftheStatewideplatformhavebeenwellmetbyWebContentCoordinatorDavidSlatterywhocontinuestoworkwithMemberZonesandplatformproviderSportingPulseonthedeliveryofthestateoftheartcommunicationsmediumtoourmembersandstakeholders.

ComplementingNNSWF’swebplatformisaburgeoning‘socialmedia’presence,asmemberscontinuetoembracetheinteractivebenefitsofferedbysocialmediainprovidingatimelyandinformativememberexperience.Currently,Facebook‘likes’areapproaching3,200representingthemostsupportedFacebookpageamongsttheFFA’sMemberFederationsaroundAustralia.

Mediaactivityduringtheperiodreachedacumulativeaudienceof21millionasattheendofSeptember2012.Thisrepresentedapositivecontinuedgrowthinmediainterestinfootballactivity,particularlyamongstregionalmedia.

Key Success Measure

Generatefootballeditorialwhichreachesatotalcumulativeaudienceof20millionpeopleinprintmediathroughoutNorthernNSWin2011.12

Outcome

Acumulativeaudienceof21millionwasachieved.


Generate specific editorial relating to NNSWF’s Premier Competitions which reaches a total cumulative audience of 12 million people in print media throughout the Hunter Region in 2011.12

10 million

Increase the total number of registered players throughout Northern NSW by 2% in 2012 as compared to 2011

Overall decrease of 0.54% (exclusive of Futsal) Entry Level 12% increase.

Achieve total attendance of 2,500 at the 2012 NBN State League Grand Final

Excellent attendance of over 4,300.

Achieve total attendance of 750 at the 2012 Herald WPL Grand Final

Approx. attendance 400 (No gate taken)

Achieve total attendance of 1,000 at the 2012 New FM 1st Division League Grand Final

1,500

Secure an average of 10,000 unique visitors per month on www.northernnswfootball.com.au during competition period (March-Sept) 2012

11,500

Secure an average of 8,000 unique visitors per month on www.northernnswfootball.com.au outside of the competition period (Oct-February) 2011.12

8,500

Secure total sponsorship revenue of $800K ($300 cash, $500 VIK) in 2011.12

Cash $332K (Perm $250/BJS $82) VIK $302K

Generate total merchandise sales of $650k in 2011.12 $656,000

Secure 2,500 ‘Likes’ on NNSWF’s Facebook Page 3,200 ‘Likes’


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Sponsor: Finance Manager, Brendan Clarke

Strategic Goal: Implementationofperformancedrivenbusinesspracticescomplyingwithrelevantlegislationandstandardsalignedwithourstrategicgoals.Business

and Finance

Assetoutperourdetailedfinancialstatements,ourresultforthe2012financialyearwasasurplusof$363,594.Thisresultisapleasingoutcomefollowingtheturbulenceofthefirstquarterduringwhichtimeconsiderableunbudgetedexpenseswereincurred.Notwithstanding,thenewBoardofDirectorsandManagementhaveworkedhardtoensurethelossestotheorganisationwereminimised.

Followingfeedbackreceivedfrommembers,NorthernNSWFootballundertookadetailedanalysisofplayerregistrationfeesandrestructuredourcategoriesandpricingtohelpmakejuniorfootballmoreaffordable.Thisrestructureofourpricingresultedinanincreaseinentrylevelparticipationofover12%.

2012wasalsothefirstyearofournew3yearsponsorshipdealforJuniorFootballwiththeNewcastlePermanentBuildingSociety,

providingbothNorthernNSWFootballandallofourmemberzoneswithanewrevenuestreamtoeasethepressureplacedonplayerregistrationfees.

Ourmerchandisesaleswereonceagainverystrongin2012,achievinganewrecordof$656,000–anincreaseof8.5%on2011.

Followingtheterminationofourleaseat235OldMaitlandRdHexham,wehavereceivedthefinalcompensationpayablebyAGLforthesaleofthispropertyin2010of$350,000toassistwiththeexpenseofrelocatingourofficetoLambton.Asidefrommovingoffice,workinrelationtotheproposedfootballfacilityatSpeersPointhasalsobeenmovingaheadwithconceptplansnowavailableandfeasibilitystudiessurroundingthesuitabilityofthesitehavecommenced.

Key Success Measure

AchievebudgetsurplusasadoptedbytheNNSWFBoardinSeptember2011.

Outcome

Theadoptedbudgetsurpluswasachieved.

Measurable Target Outcome

NilmaterialadjustmentsfromFinancialAudit

Nomaterialadjustmentsrecordedfollowingcompletionofthe2012financialaudit.

NilfinesinrelationtoTaxationComplianceNofineswereissuedbytheAustralianTaxOfficeduringthe2012year.

NilfinesinrelationtoCorporationsCompliance

NofineswereissuedbytheAustralianSecuritiesandInvestmentsCommissionduringthe2012year.

Nilnon-conformancesresultingfrominternalcompliancecontrolaudits

During2012nointernalcontrolauditswereperformedbytheformerBoardofDirectors.

FollowingelectionofthenewBoardofDirectorsinJanuary2012,anAudit&RiskCommitteehasbeenformedandareviewofinternalcontrolshascommenced.Thefindingsfromthisreviewwillbeusedtoupdate/amendcurrentinternalcontrolsasrequired.

Establishanddocumentinternalcontrolmeasurescompliantwiththeannualauditprocesswhichfullysatisfythecompany’sauditor

Historicallyallkeyinternalcontrolmeasureshavebeenreviewedannuallybythecompany’sexternalauditor.Asnotedaboveareviewofinternalcontrolshascommencedseparatetotheannualexternalauditprocesswhichwillreviewandconsidertheappropriatenessofcurrentmeasuresandrecommendchangeswherenecessary.Allmaterialcontrolprocesseswillbedocumentedaspartofthisreviewprocess.

Nillossofsignificantelectronicdatain2011

Noelectronicdatahasbeenlostthroughouttheyear.

A summary of the 2011.12 Key Success Measures are set out below:

Our merchandise sales were once again very strong in 2012, achieving a new record of $656,000


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Directors Life MembersSInCE 1972 *DECEASED

AKRILLMichael 2002–06

BARRYJim 2006

BEATTYJohn 1980

BEASLEYGrahame 1995–04

BOARDSEddie 1991–06

BROWNBrian 1980–82

COLEMANCol 1983

DIXONHarley 1978

ENGLISHBob 1972–73

ESHMANFred 1983–84

FACERichard 2004–05 2010–12

FRENCHJohn 1993

FREWAndrew 1973

GAERTNERMichael 2008–12

GOURLAYRobert 1985

GOVERDSteve 1994–01

GOWRon 1981–82

GRAYBruce 1999–03

GREENJeffrey 1986–95 2004–10

HALBERTMichael 1995–02

HALLGreg 1989–96

HAMPTONAlan 1983

HELLYERGary 1992

HERDBob 1975–77

HETHERINGTONHarry 1973–76 1979–81

HILDERAlan 1983

HILLSGraham 1988–90 2003

HOLTPhilip 2003–08 2012–

JEFFRESSKeith 1984–89

JENNINGSDavid 1996–99

JONESDon 1972–79

JONESJohn 1981–82 1985

JONESWilliamV 1972

KAMAZStefan 1979–82

KEMPDoug 2005–06

KENDALLNoel 1989

KERSHAWMax 2005–10

KINGJohn 1989

LAMBAlan 1973–77 1983–84 1989–91

LAMBErnie 1981–83

MAHONEYBill 1974–82 1987–91

McDONALDAlex 2012

McDONALDKevin 1978–79

McNEILKen 1983–91

MOOREPeter 1998–01 2006–12

MORRISTom 1983–84

MOTTERSHEADLou 1977–78

MURRAYPhil 1985–87

NORDENMax 1986

O’HEARNPhil 1993–94

O’NEILLHelene 2011–12

PASCOEDianne 1995–06

PAVEYRon 1985

PEARSALLLionel 1974

PILKIEGraham 2002–05

POINTONRic 1993–94

ROBERTSONAndrew 2011–12

SANDRONEPeter 1972–73

SHIPLEYWarren 2003

SIMPSONJohn 1989–08 2009–10

SKELDINGDoug 1973–76

SULLIVANJohn 1976–80 1988–90

TREDINNICKAlan 1972–73 1983–87

URDAROVLarry 2012

WADEMichael 1992–94 1996–98

WALKERBill 1985–04 2010–12

WILLIAMSDaveOAM 1978–95

WILSONGreg 2006–11

WilliamBEANY*

J.H.BLACK*

FredBLIM*

AlanBURNS*

ErnCRAIG*

ThomasCRAWFORD*

SamDELVESOBE*

A.DRUMMOND*

BobENGLISH*

J.RichardFACE,TheHon

KeithFREW*

HughGOODSIR*

S.J.GRANTBEM*

RalphGRIEVES*

HaroldHALL*

HarryHETHERINGTON

A.HYSLOP*

DonJONES

WilliamV.JONES*

KenKAISER

AlanLAMB*

KenLEDDEN*

BillMAHONEY

ConMITSIOS

WilliamMONCRIEFF

GeorgePLUMMER*

ArthurROBERTS

GarrySCREEN

JohnSIMPSON

DougSKELDING*

JohnSULLIVAN*

SteveTREDINNICK*

PaulTRISLEY*

JackTURNBULL

BillTURNER

BillWALKER

DaveWILLIAMSOAM*


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Emerging Jets – Integrated Talented Player Pathway

Development Phase Elite Teams Competitions

Performance Newcastle Jets A-League Hyundai A-League

Newcastle Jets W-League Westfield W-League

Newcastle Jets NYL YL & NBN State League

Emerging Jets U/18 (Male) U/23 NBN State League

Game Training Emerging Jets U/16 (Boys) U/19 NBN State League National Institute Challenge

Emerging Jets U/18 (Female) U/14 State Youth League

Emerging Jets U/15 (Boys) U/17 NBN State League National Youth Championships

Tour of Japan

Emerging Jets U/15 (Girls) U/13 State Youth League State Championships National Youth Championships

Skill Acquisition Emerging Jets U/13 Skillaroos (Boys)

U/14 State Youth League National Youth Championships

Emerging Jets U/13 (Girls) U/12 Development Leagues State Championships National Youth Championships

Emerging Jets U/12 (Boys) U/13 Metro. State Youth League State Championships

Tour of Japan

Emerging Jets U/11 (Boys) U/12 Metro. Development League State Championships

Emerging Jets U/10 X 2 (Boys) U/11 Metro. Development Leagues

8 – 10 years (Boys and Girls) Skill Acquisition 3 Hunter Region hubs

N/A


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Referee Awards RookieRefereeoftheYearJoelCockbain

Referee of the YearTimMcGilchrist

Volunteer Awards BillTurnerAwardConGounisHamiltonOlympicFC

Volunteer of the Year JohnWainwrightTinoneeSC

NEWFM 1st Division Awards NEWFM 1st Division Leading Goalscorer MatthewKenny20GoalsLambtonJaffasFC

NEWFM 1st Division Club Championship LambtonJaffasFC

NEWFM 1st Division Club of the Year AdamstownRosebudFC

2012 Annual Award Winners

Herald Women’s Premier League Awards Herald Women’s Premier League Leading Goalscorer KateHensman23GoalsLakeMacquarieCityFC

Herald Women’s Premier League Player of the Year TracyBakerLakeMacquarieCityFC

Herald Women’s Premier League Club of the Year MerewetherUnitedFC

NBN State League Awards NBN State League Club Championship HamiltonOlympicFC

NBN State League Leading Goalscorer KaleBradbery18GoalsNewcastleJetsYouth

NBN State League Club of the Year Award WestonWorkersFC

BJS Insurance Rookie of the Year BlakeGreenNewcastleJetsYouth

Bill Mahoney Goalkeeper of the Year ChrisBowlingBroadmeadowMagic

NBN State League Coach of the Year MarkWilsonCharlestownCityBluesFC

NBN State League Player of the Year ScottPettitBroadmeadowMagicFC


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League Premiers Grand Final Winners

NBNStateLeague HamiltonOlympicFC BroadmeadowMagicFC

NEWFM1stDivision LambtonJaffasFC LambtonJaffasFC

FootballFarNorthCoastPremierLeague RichmondRoversFC LismoreWorkersFC

FootballMidNorthCoastPremierLeague TareeWildcatsFC TareeWildcatsFC

NorthCoastFootballPremierLeague NorthernStormFC CoffsCityUnitedFC

NorthernInlandPremierLeague

NorthernConference:NorthArmidaleUnitedFCSouthernConference:TamworthFC

TamworthFC

ZonePremierLeague(HunterValleyFootball,MacquarieFootball,NewcastleFootball)

WarnersBaySC CooksHillUnitedFC

Premier Leagues – Male

League Premiers Grand Final Winners

HeraldWomen’sPremierLeague LakeMacquarieCityFC AdamstownRosebudJFC

FootballFarNorthCoastWomen’sPremierLeague

AlstonvilleFC AlstonvilleFC

FootballMidNorthCoastWomen’sNorthernLeague

MacleayValleyRangersFC MacleayValleyRangersFC

FootballMidNorthCoastWomen’sSouthernLeague

GreenpointRoversFC GreenpointRoversFC

InterdistrictAllAgeWomenA(HunterValleyFootball,MacquarieFootball,NewcastleFootball)

UniversityWomen’sFC MerewetherUnitedFC

NorthCoastFootballWomen’sPremierLeague

UrungaFC UrungaFC

NorthernInlandWomen’sPremierLeague NorthArmidaleUnitedFC NorthArmidaleUnitedFC

Premier Leagues – Female

Premier Leagues


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Community Coaching Course Number of Courses Number of Courses

GrassrootsFootballCertificate 54 834

JuniorFootballLicence 10 137

YouthFootballLicence 12 185

SeniorFootballLicence 3 76

GoalkeepingLicence 1 8

Total 80 1240

During2011.12,atotalof80communitycoachingcourseswereheldthroughoutNorthernNSW’ssevenmemberzones,with1,240coachesaccreditedthroughouttheperiod.

RefereesCongratulationstothefollowingRefereeswhohaveexcelledthroughouttheyearwiththeirvariousappointmentstoFIFA,A-LeagueandW-LeaguePanels.

FIFA BadgeRodneyAllenTanyadeBoer

A-League RefereeTimMcGilchrist

A-League Assistant RefereesRodneyAllenRyanGallagher

A-League 4th OfficialAdamGehrig

W-League RefereesKirraleeGardenerAlisonLogue

W-League Assistant RefereesTanyadeBoerEleanorHayes

Community Coaching


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nnSWF FacilityInwhatcouldbethegreatesteverboosttofootballinthenorthofNSW,NorthernNSWFootballandLakeMacquarieCityCouncilhaveannouncedajointbidtoconstructtheregion’sfirststate-of-the-artfootballfacility.

Theproposed$11millionfacilitywouldbebuiltontheexistingunder-utilisedfootballfacilityatSpeersPointPark,SpeersPoint,LakeMacquarie.

Therevitalisedsitewouldfeaturemultiplefive-a-sidesyntheticfootballcourts,twofull-sizesyntheticfootballpitches,aswellasamulti-purposeadministrationbuilding,trainingfacilitiesandcarparkingformorethan100vehicles,allonacentrally-locatedsiteclosetotransportlinks.

TheproposedprojecthasthebackingofHunterRegionMPs,theRegion’snationalsportingteams,theNewcastleJetsandNewcastleKnights,NorthernNSWFootball’smemberzones,andassociatedclubs,schoolsandsportsgroups.

NorthernNSWFootballhascommittedupto$4milliontotheprojectandLakeMacquarieCityCouncilhaslodgedaclaimfora$7.3millionfundinggrantfromtheNSWGovernment,undertheHunterInfrastructureandInvestmentFund.

TheDepartmentofRegionalAustralia,LocalGovernment,ArtsandSporthascontributed$140,000foraFeasibilityStudyontheproject,underitsCommunityInfrastructureGrantsProgram.

IftheNSWLiberalsandNationalsGovernmentapprovesthefundinggrant,CouncilandNorthernNSWFootballcouldbeginconstructionbyApril2014.

The greatest ever boost to football in the north of nSW


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Financial Report

ContentsDirector’sReport 40

Auditor’sIndependenceDeclaration 45

IndependentAuditReport 46

Directors’Declaration 47

StatementofFinancialPosition 48

StatementofComprehensiveIncome 49

StatementofCashflows 50

StatementofChangesinEquity 51

NotestoFinancialReport 52


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Directors’ Report

FINANCIAL REPORT Northern NSW Football Ltd ACN 001 887 467


YourDirectorspresenttheirreportfortheyearended30thSeptember2012.

DirectorsThenamesofeachpersonwhohasbeenadirectorduringorsincetheendofthefinancialyearare:

MrGregWilson(1)

MrAndrewRobertson(2)

MrPeterMoore(2)

MrRichardFace(3)

MrMichaelGaertner(4)(5)

MrBillWalker(4)(5)

MrsHeleneO’Neill(6)

MrAlexMcDonald(5)

MrPhilHolt(5)

MrLarryUrdarov(5)

(1) Resigned12December2011

(2) Resigned10January2012

(3) Removed10January2012

(4) Resigned29October2011

(5) Appointed10January2012

(6) Appointed29November2011

Directorshavebeeninofficesincethestartofthefinancialyeartothedateofthisreportunlessotherwisestated.

Principal ActivityTheprincipalactivityoftheentityduringthefinancialyearwasthepromotionandmanagementofthegameoffootballthroughouttheregionofNorthernNSW.

Short Term & Long Term ObjectivesTheentity’sshorttermandlongtermobjectivesarelinkedtotheoverarchingStrategicPlanfor2010-2014,whichwasupdatedinJuly2012andadoptedbytheBoardofDirectorsinSeptember2012.Asummaryofthoseshorttermandlongtermobjectivesareoutlinedasfollows:

Short Term

- NNSWFwillassistallZonestodevelopstrategicplansthatarealignedtoNNSWF’sStrategicPlan;

- Continuetoreviewgovernanceandorganisationalpoliciesandregulationsandprovidezoneswithaccesstotheintellectualproperty;

- WorkwitheachZonetoidentifyandprioritisefacilityprojectswhichhavethepotentialtoincreaseparticipation;

- Conductresearchandreviewdatatoprovideclearinsightsintoparticipantbehaviour,particularlyfemales;

- Assistaminimumof14clubsannuallytosecureNationalClubAccreditation;

- Benchmarkthe“churn”rateofplayersandrefereesineachZone;

- EstablishaSummer6’sandQuickKicksineachZone;

- InvestigatetheeffectivenessofrefereesadministrationstructuresthroughoutNNSW;

- LeverageNNSWF’smanagementoftheJet’sW-LeagueteamthroughcommunityengagementactivitiesinvolvingW-LeaguePlayersasrolemodelsforfemaleparticipants;

- Establishanumberofannualelitetournamentswhichprovideadditionalcompetitiveopportunities;

- Identify‘C’licensecoacheswhohavetheabilityandtalenttoundertakeAandBlicenses;

- IdentifyanddevelopfemalecoachesthathavethepotentialtocoachNationalYouthChampionships’teams;

- ProvideidentifiedEliteCoacheswithregularprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities;

- EstablishastrategicplanwhichspecificallyaddressestheidentificationanddevelopmentoftalentedplayersthroughoutCountryNNSW;

- WorkwiththeFFAandPremierClubstoidentifyandimplementthemandatoryelementsoftheNCRthatarerelevanttoNNSW;

- Roll-outofmyfootballclubinFMNC,NCFandFFNC;

- Continuetomodifyandpitchestablishedandnewsponsorshippropertiestotargetedbrands;

- Exploreandpilotnewdigitalmediaopportunities;

- Developinnovativeadvertising,publicityandpromotionalcampaigns,whichaimtoengagenewplayers;

- Preparelongertermbudgetsand5yearcashflowprojections;

- AssistZonestoprovidefinancialreportsandoperatingbudgetsinconjunctionwithregistrationfeeapproval;

- Identifyopportunitiestosavemoneyandallocateresourcesmoreeffectivelythroughtheimplementationofsharedserviceagreements.

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Directors’ Reportcontinued

Long Term

By2014wewillhave:

- AclearstrategicplanthatisembracedbyallMemberZonesandalignedtotheirstrategicplans;

- Increasedthetotalnumberofregisteredplayersto55,000;

- Increasethetotalnumberoffemaleregisteredplayersto10,000;

- Establisheda“HomeofFootball”forNorthernNSWFootball;

- SatisfiedtheexpectationsoftheMemberZonesinrelationtocommunication,valueformoney,clarityofstrategicdirection,leadershipandserviceandapositiveworkingrelationshipwithallZoneGM’sandTD/DOC’s;

- EstablishedadivisionoftheAustralianPremierLeague(Men’s)inNorthernNSWandastableWomen’sPremierLeague;

- AnintegratedtalentedplayerpathwaywiththeNewcastleJets,whichaimstoproduce70%oftheJet’NYLand80%W-LeagueTeamsandrepresentativesinNationalunderageteamsandAllStarSquads;

- Increasedthenumberofregisteredactiverefereesto1200;

- BenchmarkedthetotalnumberofactiveaccreditedcoachesthroughoutNorthernNSW;

- IncreasethetotalnumberofregisteredplayersparticipatinginOffSeasonactivitiesto6000;

- AhighlyrecognisedbrandthroughoutNorthernNSW;

- Minimumannualsponsorshipincomeof$350kincashand$250kVIK;and

- Reachedacumulativeaudienceof22minprintmediathroughoutNNSW

- Maintainedastrongnetassetposition

Furtherdetailregardingtheabove-listedobjectivescanbefoundinourStrategicPlanonourwebsite.

Strategy for achieving these objectivesInordertoachievetheabove-mentionedobjectives,theBoardofDirectorsinconjunctionwiththeexecutivemanagementteamhaveoutlinedarangeofstrategiestobeadoptedinaseparateOperationalPlan.Acopyofthisplanisavailableonourwebsite.

Information on Directors

Name Position Held Qualifications Experience

MrBillWalker Chairman Retired - AppointedChairmanin2012- 21cumulativeyearsasadirectorofNorthernNSWFootball.

MrMichaelGaertner DeputyChairman Accountant - AppointedDeputyChairmanin2012- 4cumulativeyearsasadirectorofNorthernNSWFootball.

MrLarryUrdarov Director Accountant - 0cumulativeyearsasadirectorofNorthernNSWFootball.

MrPhilHolt Director Retired - 6cumulativeyearsasadirectorofNorthernNSWFootball.

MrAlexMcDonald Director GeneralManager - 0cumulativeyearsasadirectorofNorthernNSWFootball.

MrsHeleneO’Neill Director Parish–FamilyLiaisonOfficer

- 0cumulativeyearsasadirectorofNorthernNSWFootball.

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Directors Meetings

Name Number Eligible to Attend Number Attended

MrGregWilson 3 3

MrPeterMoore 3 3

MrRichardFace 3 3

MrAndrewRobertson 3 3

MrBillWalker 9 9

MrMichaelGaertner 9 8

MrLarryUrdarov 7 7

MrPhilHolt 7 6

MrAlexMcDonald 7 7

MrsHeleneO’Neill 7 7

Limited by GuaranteeTheentityisincorporatedundertheCorporationsAct2001andisanentitylimitedbyguarantee.Iftheentityiswoundup,theconstitutionstatesthateachmemberisrequiredtocontributeamaximumof$20eachtowardsmeetinganyoutstandingobligationsoftheentity.Asat30September2012thecollectiveliabilityofmemberswas$200(2011:$200).

Financial Report AuthorisationThefinancialreportwasauthorisedforissueon14November2012.Thecompanyhasthepowertoamendandre-issuethefinancialreport.

Auditor’s Independence DeclarationTheauditor’sindependencedeclarationfortheyearended30September2012hasbeenreceivedandcanbefoundatpage5ofthisreport.

SignedinaccordancewitharesolutionoftheBoardofDirectors.

Mr Bill Walker Mr Larry Urdarov Chairman Director

Datedthis14thdayofNovember2012

Meetings of DirectorsDuringthefinancialyear,10meetingsofdirectorswereheld.Attendancesbyeachdirectorwereasfollows:

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Auditor’s Independence Declaration

Directors’ Declaration TheDirectorsoftheCompanydeclarethat:

1)Thefinancialstatementsandnotes,assetoutonpages8to18areinaccordancewiththeCorporationsAct2001and:

a)complywithAccountingStandards,which,asstatedinaccountingpolicynote1tothe financialstatements,constitutesexplicitandunreservedcompliancewithinternational financialreportingstandards(IFRS);and

b)giveatrueandfairviewofthefinancialpositionasatthe30thSeptember2012and performancefortheyearendedonthatdateoftheCompany.

2)Inthedirector’sopiniontherearereasonablegroundstobelievethatNorthernNSWFootballLimitedwillbeabletopayitsdebtsasandwhentheybecomedueandpayable.

ThisDeclarationismadeinaccordancewitharesolutionoftheBoardofDirectorsandsignedonbehalfoftheDirectorsby:

Bill Walker Larry UrdarovDirector Director

Dated:Wednesday,14November2012

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Statement of Financial Position

Statement of Comprehensive Income

as at 30th September 2012 for the year ended 30th September 2012

Note2012

$2011

$

CurrentAssets

CashandCashEquivalents 5 502,978 1,084,568

Investments 6 4,663,643 3,807,670

Trade&OtherReceivables 7 85,948 174,807

OtherAssets 8 83,298 79,773

LoansReceivable 10 10,000 -

Total Current Assets 5,345,867 5,146,818

Non Current Assets

PropertyPlant&Equipment 9 312,535 255,486

LoansReceivable 10 40,000 -

OtherAssets 11 24,140 -

Total Non Current Assets 376,675 255,486

Total Assets 5,722,542 5,402,304

Current Liabilities

Trade&OtherPayables 12 432,317 515,123

Short-TermProvisions 13 152,194 121,846

Total Current Liabilities 584,511 636,969

Non Current Liabilities

Long-TermProvisions 13 27,516 18,414

Total Non Current Liabilities 27,516 18,414

Total Liabilities 612,027 655,383

Net Assets 5,110,515 4,746,921

Members Equity

Reserves 14 62,193 62,193

AccumulatedProfits 5,048,322 4,684,728

Total Members Equity 5,110,515 4,746,921

Note2012

$2011

$

RevenuesfromOrdinaryActivities 3 5,542,702 4,955,914

CostofGoodsSold (547,095) (512,597)

EmployeeExpenses 4 (1,305,702) (1,101,632)

InsuranceExpenses (686,544) (729,105)

FFAAffiliationExpenses (588,696) (601,795)

HighPerformanceFootballExpenses

(465,412) (533,923)

Competition&OperationExpenses

(232,782) (210,219)

Marketing&CommunicationExpenses

(641,633) (476,490)

CommunityFootballExpenses (164,202) (142,307)

DepreciationExpenses 4 (71,582) (54,005)

FinanceExpenses (954) (1,662)

OtherExpensesfromOrdinaryActivities

(474,506) (413,247)

Profit \ ( Loss ) before Income Tax

363,594 178,932

IncomeTaxExpense 1 - -

Profit \ ( Loss ) after Income Tax

363,594 178,932

OtherComprehensiveIncome - -

Total Comprehensive Income/(Loss)

363,594 178,932

To be read in conjunction with the attached notes to the Financial Report To be read in conjunction with the attached notes to the Financial Report

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Note2012

$2011

$

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

ReceiptsfromMembers\Players&Customers

5,807,336 5,173,957

PaymentstoSuppliers&Employees

(5,660,962) (5,243,179)

InterestReceived(netofaccrualmovement)

336,728 181,047

Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities

18 483,102 111,825

Cash Flow from Investing Activities

ProceedsfromSaleofAssets 34,546 76,680

PaymentsforPlant&Equipment (169,124) (219,655)

Decrease/(Increase)inShortTermDeposits

(855,973) (1,650,337)

Decrease/(Increase)inLoansReceivable

(50,000) –

Decrease/(Increase)inSecurityDeposits

(24,140) –

Net Cash Provided from Investing Activities

(1,064,691) (1,793,312)

Net Increase \ Decrease in Cash Held

(581,589) (1,681,487)

CashandCashEquivalentsatBeginningofYear

1,084,568 2,766,055

CashandCashEquivalentsatEndofYear

18 502,978 1,084,568

Note2012

$2011

$

Opening Balance

FundsfromUnincorporatedBody 51,046 51,046

GeneralReserves 11,147 11,147

RetainedProfits 4,684,728 4,505,796

Opening Balance – 1st October 2011

4,746,921 4,567,989

ProfitforYear 363,594 178,932

Closing Balance

FundsfromUnincorporatedBody 51,046 51,046


RetainedProfits 5,048,322 4,684,728

Closing Balance – 30th September 2012

5,110,515 4,746,921

Statement of Cash Flowsfor the year ended 30th September 2012

Statement of Changes in Equityfor the year ended 30th September 2012

To be read in conjunction with the attached notes to the Financial Report To be read in conjunction with the attached notes to the Financial Report

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notes to and forming part of the Financial Statementsfor the year ended 30th September 2012

Note 1 StatemeNt of accouNtiNg PolicieS

Basis of PreparationThegeneralpurposefinancialreporthasbeenpreparedinaccordancewithapplicableAccountingStandards,othermandatoryprofessionalreportingrequirements(UrgentIssuesGroupInterpretations),otherauthoritativepronouncementsoftheAustralianAccountingStandardsBoard,andtheCorporationsAct2001.

Thefinancialreporthasbeenpreparedonthebasisofhistoricalcost,anddoesnottakeintoaccountchangingmoneyvaluesor,exceptwherestated,currentvaluationsofnoncurrentassets.Theaccountingpolicieshavebeenconsistentlyapplied,unlessotherwisestated.

Thefinancialreporthasbeenpreparedonagoingconcernbasis.

ThefollowingisasummaryofthesignificantpoliciesadoptedbytheCompanyinthepreparationoftheseaccounts.

Statement of ComplianceTheFinancialReportcomplieswithAustralianAccountingStandards,whichincludeAustralianEquivalentstoInternationalReportingStandards(AIFRS).CompliancewithAIFRSensuresthattheFinancialReport,comprisingoftheFinancialStatements,andnotesthereto,complieswithInternationalFinancialReportingStandards(IFRS).

Income TaxTheCompanyisexemptfromIncomeTaxintermsofsection50-45oftheIncomeTaxAssessmentAct(1997).

Property, Plant and Equipment Eachclassofproperty,plantandequipmentiscarriedatcost,less,whereapplicable,accumulateddepreciationandimpairmentlosses.

Land and buildings Freeholdlandandbuildingsareshownatcostlesssubsequentdepreciationforbuildings.

Motor vehicles, Plant and equipmentPlantandequipmentandmotorvehiclesaremeasuredonacostbasislessdepreciationandimpairmentlosses.

Thecarryingamountofplantandequipmentisreviewedannuallybydirectorstoensurethatitisnotinexcessoftherecoverableamountfromtheseassets.Therecoverableamountisassessedonthebasisoftheexpectednetcashflowsthatwillbereceivedfromtheassetsemploymentandsubsequentdisposal.Theexpectednetcashflowshasbeendiscountedtotheirpresentvaluesindeterminingrecoverableamount

DepreciationThedepreciableamountofallfixedassetsincludingbuildingsbutexcludingfreeholdlandisdepreciatedonastraightlinebasisovertheassetsusefullifefromthetimetheassetisheldreadyforuse.

Thedepreciationratesusedforeachclassofdepreciableassetare:

Plant&Equipment 5.00%–33.30%

MotorVehicles 15.00%–33.30%

LeaseholdImprovements 50.00%

Theassets’residualvalueandusefullivesarereviewed,andadjustedifappropriate,attheendofeachreportingperiod.

Assetclassescarryingamountiswrittendownimmediatelytoitsrecoverableamountiftheasset’scarryingamountisgreaterthanitsestimatedrecoverableamount.

Gainsandlossesondisposalaredeterminedbycomparingtheproceedswiththecarryingamount.Thesegainsorlossesareincludedinthestatementofcomprehensiveincome.

Cash and Cash EquivalentsCashandcashequivalentscomprisecashatbank,andinhand,andshorttermdepositswithanoriginalmaturityof3monthsorless.Forthepurposeofcashflow,cashandcashequivalentsconsistofcashandcashequivalentsasdefinedabovenetofanyoutstandingbankoverdrafts.

Employee BenefitsProvisionismadefortheCompany’sliabilityforemployeeentitlementsarisingfromservicesrenderedbyemployeestobalancedate.Employeeentitlementsexpectedtobesettledwithinoneyeartogetherwithentitlementsarisingfromsalariesandwages,andannualleavewhichwillbesettledafteroneyearhavebeenbroughttoaccountattheirnominalrate.Otheremployeeentitlementspayablelaterthanoneyearhavebeenmeasuredatthepresentvalueoftheirestimatedfuturecashoutflowstobemadeforthoseentitlements,usingappropriateestimationtechniques.

Trade DebtorsAllreceivablesarecategorisedundertherequirementsofAASB139:FinancialInstruments–RecognitionandMeasurementandarerecognisedinitiallyatfairvalueandsubsequentlyatamortisedcost.Alltradeandotherreceivablesarecurrent.Tradereceivablesaregenerallyduewithin30daysfromthedateofrecognition.

Anallowancefordoubtfuldebtsisbasedonareviewofoutstandingbalancesatbalancedateandisaccountedforinaseparateaccount.Indicatorsofimpairmentincludewherethereisobjectiveevidenceofsignificantfinancialdifficulties,debtorbankruptcy,financialreorganisationordefaultinpayment(morethan60daysoverdue).Baddebtswhichhavepreviouslybeenprovidedforareeliminatedagainsttheallowancefordoubtfuldebts.Inallcasesbaddebtshavebeenwrittenoffasanexpensedirectlyintheincomestatement.

Trade and other payablesLiabilitiesarerecognisedforamountstobepaidinthefutureforgoodsandservicesreceivedwhetherornotbilledtothecompany.Tradeaccountspayablearenormallysettledwithin30days.

Revenue RecognitionRevenuefromthesaleofgoodsisrecognisedupondeliveryofgoodstothecustomers.

Interestrevenueisrecognisedonaproportionalbasistakingintoaccounttheinterestratesapplicabletofinancialassets.

Revenuefromrenderingofserviceisrecognisedupondeliveryoftheservicetothecustomers.

Theprofitorlossondisposaloftheassetisbroughttoaccountatthedateanunconditionalcontractofsaleissigned.

Goods and Services Tax Revenues,expenses,andassetsarerecognisednetoftheamountofgoodsandservicestax(GST)exceptwheretheamountofGSTincurredisnotrecoverablefrom,orpayableto,theAustralianTaxationOffice(ATO).InthesecircumstancestheGSTisrecognisedaspartofthecostofacquisitionofanassetoraspartofanitemofexpense.

ReceivablesandpayablesarestatedwiththeamountofGSTrecoverablefromorpayabletotheATOandisincludedasacurrentassetorcurrentliabilityintheBalanceSheet.CashflowsareincludedintheStatementofCashflowsonagrossbasis.TheGSTcomponentsofcashflowsarisingfrominvestingandfinancingactivitieswhicharerecoverablefrom,orpayableto,theATOareclassifiedasoperatingcashflows.

Financial Instruments Recognition and Derecognition Regularwaypurchasesandsalesoffinancialliabilitiesarerecognisedontradedate–thedateonwhichthecompanycommitstopurchaseorsellthefinancialassetsorfinancialliabilities.Financialassetsarederecognisedwhentherightstoreceivecashflowsfromthefinancialassetshaveexpiredorhavebeentransferredandthecompanyhastransferredsubstantiallyalltherisksandrewardsofownership.

ComparativesWherenecessarycomparativeshavebeenadjustedtoconformwithcurrentyeardisclosures.

Note 2comPaNy

a)TheCompanyisanincorporatedbodybeingaCompanyLimitedbyGuarantee,nothavingsharecapital.TheliabilityofMembersislimitedbyguarantee,withtheliabilityperMemberbeinglimitedtotwentydollars($20.00).

b) TheCompanywasincorporatedonthe7thMay1980totakeoverthefundsandotherassetsandliabilitiesandtoeffectuateandcarryintoexecutiontherightsandobligationsoftheUnincorporatedAssociationknownas“TheNorthernNSWSoccerFederation”.Itsregisteredprincipalplaceofbusinessissituatedat4/41GriffithsRd,LambtonNewSouthWales.

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notes to and forming part of the Financial Statementsfor the year ended 30th September 2012continued

2012 $

2011 $

Note 3 OPERATING REVENUE

PlayersRegistration\Insurance 2,747,342 2,858,522

CompetitionFees 127,840 101,942

HighPerformanceFootball 513,746 497,708

CommunityFootball 143,366 91,866

Sponsorship 439,744 424,910

InterestReceived 245,701 256,909

Sport\RecGrant 49,170 45,000

SaleofGoods 663,080 611,250

ProfitonSaleofAssets (5,948) 25,907

LeaseTerminationFee 350,000 -

SundryIncome 268,661 41,900

5,542,702 4,955,914

Note 4 OPERATING PROFIT

Credits

InterestReceived\Receivable 245,701 256,909

Profit/(Loss)onSalesofAssets (5,948) 25,907

Charges

Depreciation 71,582 54,005

Employee Benefits

LeaveEntitlements 39,449 4,159

WagesandSalaries 1,130,447 972,913

Superannuation 109,100 92,740

Fringebenefitstax 26,706 31,820

1,305,702 1,101,632

2012 $

2011 $

Note 5 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

CashatBank 490,687 77,901

CashonHand 500 500

CashManagementAccounts 11,791 1,006,167

502,978 1,084,568

Note 6 INVESTMENTS

TermDeposits>90daysmaturity 4,663,643 3,807,670

Note 7 TRADE & OTHER RECEIVABLES

Debtors–Other 40,066 37,898

IncomeAccrued 45,882 136,909

85,948 174,807

Note 8 OTHER ASSETS

Prepayments 83,298 79,773

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Note 9 ProPerty PlaNt & equiPmeNt

Capital Works

Motor Vehicles

Plant & Equipment

L/Hold Imprvmts

Total

Year Ended 30th September 2012 Asat1stOctober2011

NetofAccumulatedDepreciation

- 131,028 114,045 10,413 255,486

Additions 51,061 67,602 40,690 9,771 169,124

Disposals@WDV - 26,528 13,967 - 40,495

Depreciation/Amortisation

- 25,825 35,138 10,617 71,580

As at 30th September 2012 Net of Accumulated Depreciation

51,061 146,277 105,630 9,567 312,535

At 1st October 2011

Cost - 199,602 237,643 19,614 456,859

AccumulatedDepreciation

- 68,574 123,598 9,201 201,373

Net Carrying Amount

- 131,028 114,045 10,413 255,486

At 30th September 2012

Cost 51,061 178,188 168,549 9,771 407,569


- 31,911 62,919 204 95,034

Net Carrying Amount

51,061 146,277 105,630 9,567 312,535

Capital Works

Motor Vehicles

Plant & Equipment

L/Hold Imprvmts

Total

Year Ended 30th September 2011 Asat1stOctober2010

NetofAccumulatedDepreciation

- 92,190 48,420 - 140,610

Additions - 107,514 84,938 27,203 219,655

Disposals@WDV - 41,580 1,604 7,589 50,773

Depreciation/Amortisation

- 27,096 17,709 9,201 54,006

As at 30th September 2011 Net of Accumulated Depreciation

- 131,028 114,045 10,413 255,486

At 1st October 2010

Cost - 191,712 154,704 - 346,416


- 99,522 106,284 - 205,806

Net Carrying Amount

- 92,190 48,420 - 140,610

At 30th September 2011

Cost - 199,602 237,643 19,614 456,859


- 68,574 123,598 9,201 201,373

Net Carrying Amount

- 131,028 114,045 10,413 255,486

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2012 $

2011 $

Note 10 loaNS receivable

Loans-Current 10,000 -

Loans-Non-Current 40,000 -

50,000 -

Note 11 other aSSetS

SecurityDeposits 24,140 -

Note 12 trade & other PayableS

GST 33,083 (1,810)

Creditors\IncomeinAdvance 399,234 516,933

432,317 515,123

Note 13 ProviSioNS

ProvisionforAnnualLeave\LongServiceLeave

-Short-Term 152,194 121,846

-Long-Term 27,516 18,414

179,710 140,260

Note 14 reServeS

FundsUnincorporatedBody 51,046 51,046


62,193 62,193

Note 15 auditor’S remuNeratioN

AuditServices 13,000 9,750

Accounting&OtherServices 220 200

13,220 9,950

related PartieSThenamesofpersonswhowereDirectorsoftheCompanyatanytimeduringtheyearareastheyappearintheattachedDirectorsReport.

KeyManagementPersonnelreceivedtotalremunerationof:

730,702 657,662

commitmeNtS for exPeNditure (iNcludiNg caPital commitmeNtS)Therearenomaterialcommitmentsforexpenditurepostbalancedate.

Note 16 fiNaNcial iNStrumeNtS diScloSure

Financial Risk Management TheCompany’sactivitiesexposeitprimarilytothefinancialrisksofliquidity,creditexposureandchangesininterestrates.Theboardofdirectorsareresponsibleformonitoringandmanagingthefinancialrisksofthecompany.Theymonitortheserisksthroughregularboardmeetings.AnychangesrequiredarecommunicatedtotheChiefExecutiveOfficerwhoimplementsthechanges.Thecompanydoesnotenterintoderivativefinancialinstrumentsanddoesnotspeculateinanytypeoffinancialinstrument.

a) Interest Rate Risk Interestrateriskistheriskthatthefairvalueorfuturecashflowsofafinancialinstrumentwill

fluctuatebecauseofchangesinmarketinterestrates.Thefinancialassetsandliabilitiessubjecttointerestrateriskare:

Cheque and Cash Management Accounts Theseaccountsareatcallaccountsandearninterestatthemarketvariablerates

Term Deposits Asatthe30thSeptember2012,theCompanyheld$4,663,643ininterestbearingdepositswith

termstomaturityvaryingfrom48daysto352days.Interestratesonthesedepositsrangefrom4.80%to5.75%.

AllotherfinancialassetsandliabilitiesoftheCompanywhichhavebeenrecognisedontheStatementofFinancialPositionarenotsubjecttointerestrateriskastheyarenon-interestbearing.

b) Credit Risk ThecreditriskinthefinancialassetsoftheCompanywhichhavebeenrecognisedonthe

StatementofFinancialPosition,isthecarryingamountnetofanyprovisionfordoubtfuldebts.

CreditriskistheriskoffinanciallosstotheCompanyifacustomerorcounterpartytoafinancialinstrumentfailstomeetitscontractualobligations.TheCompanyhasexposuretocreditriskthroughitsreceivablestotheextentthatthereareunpaidamountsatStatementofFinancialPositiondate.

Thedirectorsestablishanyallowancesforimpairmentwhenitisexpectedthatanyreceivablesarenotcollectable.Thisallowanceconsistsofallowancesforspecificamounts.

ThemaximumcreditriskinfinancialassetsoftheCompanywhichhavebeenrecognisedontheStatementofFinancialPosition,isthecarryingamountnetofanyprovisionfordoubtfuldebts.TotalcreditriskfortheCompanyat30September2012is$5,252,569(2011:$5,067,045)arisingfromreceivablesandbankdeposits.

IncludedinReceivablesaredebtorsamountingto$1,597wherethetradingtermshavebeenexceeded.Noimpairmentprovisionhasbeenrecordedagainsttheseamountsastheyhaveeitherbeenreceivedsinceyearendorareexpectedtobereceived.

c) Liquidity Risk LiquidityriskistheriskthattheCompanywillnotbeabletomeetitsfinancialobligationsasthey

falldue.TheCompanypreparescashflowbudgetsandmonitorsitscashpositiontoensurethatsufficientcashisavailabletosettleobligationsastheyfalldue.

d) Net Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities TheCompany’sfinancialassetsandliabilitiesincludedintheStatementof

FinancialPositionarecarriedatamountsthatapproximatenetfairvalue.


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Note 18 NoteS to the StatemeNt of caSh flowS

a) Reconciliation of Cash Forthepurposeofthisstatementofcashflows,cashincludescashonhandandatcall

depositswithabankorfinancialinstitution,netofbankoverdrafts(ifany)andexcludesInterestBearingDepositswithamaturitydateofgreaterthan3months.

2012 $

2011 $

CashatBankandonHand 490,687 77,901

CashonHand 500 500

CashManagementAccount 11,791 1,006,167

Cash and Cash Equivalents per Statement of Financial Position

502,978 1,084,568

b) Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with Operating Profit \ Loss after Income Tax

OperatingProfit\Loss 363,594 178,932

Depreciation 71,582 54,005

(Profit)/LossonSaleofAssets 5,948 (25,907)

NetChargestoLeaveProvisions 39,449 4,159

480,573 211,189

ChangesinAssets&Liabilities

Decrease\(Increase)inOtherDebtors (2,168) 46,057

Decrease\(Increase)inPrepayments (3,525) (51,997)

Increase\(Decrease)inTradeCreditors (117,699) 142,645

Decrease\(Increase)inAccruedInterest 91,027 (75,862)

(Decrease)\IncreaseinNetGSTPayable 34,894 (160,207)

Net Cash provided by Operating Activities

483,102 111,825

c) TheCompanyhasabusinesscardfacilitywiththeNewcastlePermanentBuildingSocietyfor$37,500,followingthecancellationofthebusinesscardfacilityheldwiththeNationalAustraliaBankon28September2011.TheNPBSbusinesscardfacilityhadanavailablebalanceof$23,021.87asatreportingdate.

Note 19 SegmeNt rePortiNgTheCompanypromotesandmanagesFootballinNorthernNewSouthWales.

Note 20 New accouNtiNg StaNdardS aNd iNterPretatioN

Title of Standard Issue Date Application Date **

AASB2009-11AmendmentstoAustralianAccountingStandardsarisingfromAASB9

December2009 January2013

AASB9–FinancialInstruments December2009 January2013

AASB10ConsolidatedFinancialStatements

August2011 January2013

**Applicabletoreportingperiodscommencingonorafterthegivendates.

Applicationoftheabovestandardsisnotexpectedtoaffectanyoftheamountsrecognisedinthefinancialstatements,butwillresultinchangestotheadditionalinformationdisclosedinthefinancialstatements.Nostandardshavebeenadoptedearly.

Note 21 PoSt balaNce date eveNtSTherearenopostbalancedateeventstoreport.

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Note 17 Security detailS

TheCompanyhasatermdepositwiththeNewcastlePermanentBuildingSocietywhichisusedassecurityfortheCompany’screditcardfacility.NPBSholdachargeof$39,500overourtermdepositof$1,802,959.


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The Federation was established 9th September 1884 as the Northern District British Football Association. To fall in line with the global football ‘identity’, a rebranding exercise took place with Northern NSW Football created on 25th October 2006.

At a Glance

Representative

• Under 17 Girls (2 players)

• Young Matildas (3 players)

• Australian Joeys (2 players)

National Championships • Male 13s and 14s (64 players) • Female 13s, 14s and 15s (48 players)

State Championships • Male 11s, 12s, 13s and 14s • Female 12s and 14s

Programs

• Emerging Jets: – Girls 13s, 15s and 18s – Boys 10s, 11s, 12s, 13s, 15s, 16s and 18s

• Centre of Excellence: Far North Coast Mid North Coast North Coast Northern Inland – 64 participants in total

• Skillaroos – 16 players

• Sydney CAAS Program – 32 players

• NNSWF Premier Competitions:

– NBN State League (Hunter Region)

– NEWFM 1st Division (Hunter Region)

– Herald Women’s Premier League (Hunter Region)

– State Youth League

Membership

• State Member – Football Federation of Australia (Not affiliated with NSW)

• Boundaries – Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads and inland (North West)

Structure

• 7 Zones

• 245 Clubs

• 3,656 Teams

Total Registrations

• 51,136 Registered Players (Male & Female)

• 922 Referees (Male & Female)

Staffing

• 14 full time, 2 part time, 37 casual

School

• FFA 5-a-Side Gala Days 3,000 students

Development

• Development/Exposure Program: Boys 12s Japan Tour Boys 13s and 13s Singapore Tour

T 02 4964 8922 F 02 4964 8921 E [email protected]

4/41 Griffiths Road Lambton NSW 2299 PO Box 88 Waratah NSW 2298

www.northernnswfootball.com.au www.facebook.com/nnswf

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