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2016/17 Annual Report
2016/17Annual Report
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Table of ContentsAbout Sport NSW 1
Chairperson’s Message 2
Board of Directors and Staff 3
Membership 4
Chief Executive Officer’s Report 5
Female Programs 7
Inclusion Programs 9
2016 NSW Community Sports Awards 11
2017 NSW Community Sports Awards 12
2016 NSW Sports Awards 13
2016 NSW Sports Awards Winners 14
Distinguished Long Service Recipients 15
Chair of Finance Report 16
2016-17 Financial Report 17
Sponsors & Partners 30
About Sport NSWSport NSW is an independent not-for-profit organisation, representing NSW sporting organisations as The Voice of Sport to raise and respond to issues that impact on all levels of sport and to foster the future development of sport in New South Wales.
Purpose, Vision & MissionOur PurposeSport NSW exists to support its Members and promote, strengthen and advocates for the sector so more people and communities in NSW enjoy the significant benefits sport and active recreation provides.
Our VisionTo be the voice of sport in New South Wales.
Our MissionTo lead New South Wales sport in building connected, healthy and active communities.
Our ValuesSport NSW is committed to the following values:
� Leadership � Innovation � Integrity � Inclusion � Equality
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What We DoSport NSW recognises that the sports industry faces many challenges and we strive to assist in building the capacity and performance of member organisations, their affiliates and individuals to help maximise potential, increase participation and enhance the quality of experience for participants and volunteers engaged in sport in NSW.
Sport NSW’s strategy is built on three pillars, namely:
� Advocacy � Recognition & Networking � Sport Development and Collaboration
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The consolidation of Women Sport & Recreation NSW under the Sport NSW umbrella has made our organisation stronger, both at Board / Advisory Group level and from a member services standpoint. This in part has been due to adding a full-time staff member (Sophie Milton) in late September 2016 to help engage our membership and promote Girls Get Active days. From Sophie’s commencement we ran four Girls Get Active events (Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Randwick and Northern Beaches) for teenage girls promoting active and healthy lifestyles as well as introducing girls to a variety of their sporting role models and new sporting options. Pleasingly, we are already on track to double the number of these events we run in the new financial year. The continued rise of women in sport and female participation growth in NSW is something we should all celebrate.
We also welcomed Variety – The Children’s Charity NSW, as our new partner for the Activate Inclusion Sports Days program. These days are run to ensure that children of all abilities can participate in sport programs, despite their physical or intellectual challenges. We were delighted to run the first Activate Inclusion Sports Day in Blacktown Council in May and look forward to delivering a minimum of twelve of these events per year as part of our partnership with Variety in the years ahead.
Sport NSW had 115 members in 2016/17, the highest number for many years. As well as growing in the traditional sporting membership categories, our new Local Council category has had a great start with 23 Councils choosing to join Sport NSW. The addition of Local Councils within the membership has helped drive improved community awareness and enabled enhanced interactions between our SSO members and their Council counterparts. This is an increasingly important connection as we continue to collaborate on community facility projects, regional/state/national events, sporting carnivals, education courses, training and participation tracking. I would like to acknowledge Sport NSW CEO, Darren Simpson and his management team, for driving this opportunity and continuing to provide a strong conduit between these two sectors.
The Board is also excited to host the inaugural NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony on 27 November 2017, incorporating for the first time the NSW Sports Awards and NSW Hall of Champions Induction in the one event. This project has been in the planning for some time and I would like to acknowledge the leadership and collaboration of Alan Whelpton AO and his team, Sydney Olympic Park Authority, the Office of Sport and our team at Sport NSW who have all worked tirelessly over the past year to bring this exciting concept to fruition.
In closing, I would like to thank Sport NSW Directors, Carolyn Campbell (Deputy Chair), Ross Bidencope (Chair of Finance), Greg Meagher, Tracie Edmondson, Susan Horwitz and new Directors in 2016/17, Andrew Hore, Gregory Will, Chris Hall and Elisa Holmes. All of our Directors volunteer their time to ultimately make the sport sector stronger in NSW and we are fortunate to have such a diverse, respected and talented Board. Thank you to all of our Sport NSW members for their continued support, our NSW Government Partners at the Office of Sport and the Department of Family & Community Services, and our corporate partners.
We look forward to working with you all again in 2017/18 and seeing everyone at the NSW Champions of Sport on 27 November 2017 at Rosehill Racecourse.
Joseph La Posta Chairperson
Chairperson’s MessageWelcome members and stakeholders to the Sport NSW Annual Report. Looking back on the 2016/17 operating year, there are several significant moments worthy of reflection.
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Board of Directors
Staff
Joseph La Posta Chairperson
Darren Simpson Chief Executive Officer
Cassie Browne Operations Coordinator
Ross Bidencope Chair of Finance
Greg Meagher Gregory WillElisa Holmes
Tracie Edmondson
Sophie Milton Membership & Female Programs Officer
Murray Elbourn Disability Inclusion Promotions Officer
Denise Rogers Finance Officer
Andrew Hore
Carolyn Campbell Deputy Chairperson
Susan Horwitz
Chris Hall
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Denise Rogers Finance Officer
ORGANISATIONAFL (NSW/ACT)Amputee Golf NSWArchery NSW Athletics NSWAustralian Powerchair Hockey (NSW)Australian SailingBadminton NSWBaseball NSWBasketball NSWBicycle Moto Cross NSWBilliards & Snooker Association NSWBlind Cricket NSWBoccia NSWBowls NSWCerebral Palsy Sport and Recreation Association NSWConfederation of Australian Motor Sport NSWCricket NSWCycling NSWDancesport NSWDiving NSWDragon Boats NSWEquestrian NSWFootball NSW Golf NSWGymnastics NSWHockey NSWIce Hockey NSWJudo NSWKarting NSWLittle Athletics NSWMasters Swimming NSWMotorcycling NSWNetball NSWNorthern NSW FootballNSW Amateur Pistol AssociationNSW Biathlon AssociationNSW Bocce FederationNSW Clay Target AssociationNSW Council of Australian Parachute FederationNSW Goalball NSW HandballNSW Ice Skating Association
Membership1 July 2016 – 30 June 2017
NSW Rifle AssociationNSW Rogaining AssociationNSW Rugby LeagueNSW Rugby UnionNSW Snow SportsNSW Touch AssociationNSW UltimateNSW Waterski FederationNSW Weightlifting AssociationOrienteering NSWPaddleNSW Pony Club NSW Powerchair Football Australia (NSW)Regional Academies of Sport (NSW)Rowing NSWSailability NSWSailing for Everyone FoundationSkate NSWSoftball NSW Special Olympics Australia (NSW)Squash NSWSurf Life Saving NSWSurfing NSWSwimming NSWTable Tennis NSWTennis NSWTenpin Bowling NSWTransplant Australia (NSW)Triathlon NSWWheelchair Sports NSWWomen’s Bowls NSW
LOCAL COUNCILSBlacktown City CouncilCamden CouncilCampbelltown City CouncilCentral Coast CouncilCity of Canterbury BankstownCity of RydeCoffs Harbour City CouncilDubbo Regional CouncilFairfield City CouncilInner West CouncilKiama Municipal Council
Lake Macquarie City CouncilLane Cove CouncilLiverpool City CouncilMaitland City CouncilNorthern Beaches CouncilParramatta City CouncilPenrith City CouncilRandwick City CouncilSnowy Valleys CouncilThe Hills Shire CouncilUpper Hunter Shire CouncilWollongong City Council
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSAssociation of Heads of Independent Girls’ SchoolsAustralian University SportAustswim NSWBlind Sporting Association NSWCentral Coast Sports FederationGreenpoint DrilldanceJack Newton Junior GolfMacquarie University SportPolice & Community Youth Clubs NSWRiding for the Disabled NSWRoyal Life Saving Society Australia (NSW)Sailors with DisabilitiesSpeedway NSW & ACTSportspeople
LIFE MEMBERSPhill Bates AMRob BoutcherFrances Crampton AMMartin Meredith
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSCassandra HoldenSarah HunterBronwyn Kelaher Jane Robertson
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Chief Executive Officer’s Report“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
It is with great pleasure that I prepare this report following my first full year as the Chief Executive of Sport NSW. In 2016/17 Sport NSW continued to evolve and make changes to the way we service the NSW sports industry. Many of these changes involved new and exciting developments and initiatives which have extended the reach and activity of Sport NSW. It is a focus of the organisation to continue to adapt to the wants and needs of our members, which may continue to take us where we haven’t been before.
Government PartnershipsSport NSW could not operate to the level we do without the tremendous support we receive from the NSW Government. 2016/17 was the first in a four-year commitment from the government to provide $250,000 per annum in core funding to Sport NSW. This has provided great stability and allowed the organisation to work across a wide range of areas. We are extremely grateful to the Minister for Sport, Stuart Ayres, for his ongoing support and the faith being shown in Sport NSW to deliver for the sport sector.
Throughout the year, at an operational level, the relationship between Sport NSW and the Office of Sport was a very strong and positive one. I would like to extend our sincere thanks to Matt Miller, Office of Sport CEO, and Executive Directors Phil Hamdorf, Anne Gripper, Veronica Lee and Karen Jones for their engagement with Sport NSW.
On behalf of the NSW sporting industry Sport NSW has worked closely with the Office of Sport on a number of projects, including:
• Regional Sport & Active Recreation Plans
• Infrastructure and Facility Planning
• Active Kids Voucher Program
• Local Sports Defibrillator Program
• Container Deposit Scheme
Another government relationship which is vital to Sport NSW is our partnership with the Department of Family & Community Services (FACS). The funding provided by FACS allows Sport
NSW to employ our Disability Inclusion Promotions Officer, Murray Elbourn. The FACS funding was in its second year in 2016/17 and was then extended to a third year when funding for 2017/18 was also confirmed. Our thanks to the Minister for Disability Services Ray Williams for continuing this funding support as well as to Simon Watts and Richard Hawkins at FACS for their guidance.
The funding received from FACS has enabled work with State Sporting Organisations in the disability and inclusion area to be expanded and for new programs to be developed. It is an area of significant growth and opportunity and more details are included separately in the Disability and Inclusion section of this Annual Report.
Structural ChangeThe beginning of the 2016/17 financial year signalled the official
integration of Womensport & Recreation NSW (WRNSW) into
Sport NSW. Susan Horwitz, the former Chairperson of WRNSW,
joined the Sport NSW Board at this time and shortly thereafter
Sophie Milton was hired as the Membership & Female Programs
Officer.
Bringing female programs under the Sport NSW banner has
been highly successful with four Girls Get Active Days conducted
in the 2016/17 year, plus a number of other initiatives which are
detailed separately in this report. It has also shone a sharper
focus on gender equality matters within the organisation and
led to the video series ‘Lightbulb Moments’ hosted by Susan
Horwitz, which is available through the Sport NSW website and
YouTube channel.
Another outcome of the WRNSW integration has been the
formation of a sub-committee of the Sport NSW Board – the
Women’s Advisory Council. This has proven to be an excellent
forum for discussion on issues regarding women’s sport and
how Sport NSW can be involved and influential.
AdvocacySport NSW continues to be active in advocating for members
across a range of topics when the opportunity arises. Most
6notably in 2016/17 was the submission and subsequent
appearance at the NSW Upper House Inquiry into Childhood
Overweight and Obesity. This inquiry ultimately led to the
recommendation to introduce a sports voucher scheme into
NSW which was adopted by the NSW Government for a four-year
period commencing in 2017/18.
Further, Sport NSW made submissions to Urban Growth regarding
The Bays Precinct, to the Greater Sydney Commission on District
Plans and to the Office of the Children’s Guardian review of the
Working With Children Check Act.
Towards the end of the financial year the Federal Government
launched the National Sports Plan consultation process and
Sport NSW convened a roundtable discussion of State Sporting
Organisations in order to assist sports in informing their own
submissions. Sport NSW lodged a submission on behalf of the
NSW sports industry, which is available on the Sport NSW website,
and also contributed to a submission made by Community Sport
Australia, the representative body of all Sports Federations around
the country.
Recognition2016/17 proved to be a big year for recognising the achievements of athletes, administrators, officials, volunteers and organisations. Our signature event, the NSW Sports Awards, was held in front of a sell-out crowd at Curzon Hall in February. On the night the Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres made the announcement that future ceremonies would also feature the induction of our sporting greats into the NSW Hall of Champions.
The combined event will be held for the first time on 27 November 2017 and will be known as the NSW Champions of Sport. This is an event which is sure to grow in honour and prestige and will quickly become the biggest night on the NSW sporting calendar.
The change in timing of the major awards meant Sport NSW hosted two instalments of the NSW Community Sports Awards in the financial year, in August 2016 and June 2017. Held at NSW Parliament House these ceremonies are very special nights for the volunteers who are the lifeblood of community sport. All of the awards winners for 2016/17 are recognised separately in this report.
Sport Development & CollaborationA key component of the work of Sport NSW is sharing knowledge through education, training and showcasing industry best practice. In 2016/17 we continued our fortnightly Blues eNews newsletter, which is our primary communication tool, and also hosted the following events:
• Social Media for Beginners Workshop
• Membership & Sponsorship Workshops (Sydney & Newcastle)
• Emerging Leaders Workshop
• Risk Management, Mediation and Leadership Forums (Sydney & Maitland)
• AICD Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors Course
The hosting of events in the Hunter region came as part of the Hunter Sports Alliance project which is under ongoing development. The enthusiasm and assistance of Jim Doyle in this project is acknowledged and appreciated.
GovernanceThe Sport NSW Board experienced some personnel changes during the financial year, as is always the case. At the 2016 AGM we welcomed NSW Rugby Union Chief Executive Andrew Hore onto the Board along with financial services professional, and former Fitness Australia Chairperson, Gregory Will. They were joined by experienced Sport NSW Board member Carolyn Campbell, Chief Executive of Netball NSW, as the elected Directors.
During the year the retirements of Fay Calderone and Katherine O’Regan led to the Board going through a detailed process to recruit two appointed Directors. Elisa Holmes, a Sydney Barrister, and Chris Hall, Chief Executive of Primary Communication and former chief-of-staff to the Minister for Sport, joined the Board in May bringing unique skill sets to the table.
The commitment of the Sport NSW Directors can not be under-estimated as these people volunteer their time and balance the commitments of their professional lives with the role of providing direction and governance to the organisation. I would like to sincerely thank all Directors for their contribution throughout the year and particularly Chairperson Joseph La Posta, Deputy Chair Carolyn Campbell and Chair of Finance Ross Bidencope for their support.
AcknowledgementsSport NSW is like so many of our member organisations – a small not-for-profit operation. As a result we rely on the generous support of our partners and preferred suppliers to ensure that we can continue to serve the sport sector in NSW. Accordingly, I would like to acknowledge and thank our partners, some of which have been supporters for an extended period and some who are just starting their journey with us.
Our sincere thanks go to the Office of Sport, the Department of Family & Community Services, the Australian College of Physical Education, Variety – The Children’s Charity NSW, iCare Sporting Injuries, Arthur J Gallagher, Valour Performance Apparel, Pitcher Partners, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Sports Camps Australia, Sportscover, Lander & Rogers Lawyers, Meltwater, Revolutionise Sport, Sydney Olympic Park Authority, World Corporate Travel, Contact & Clarendon Printing and creative hitch.
Finally I would like to reserve special praise and appreciation for my team who have embraced the changes and driven the new and exciting programs that Sport NSW has put in place in 2016/17.
Cassie Browne, Murray Elbourn, Sophie Milton and Denise Rogers have shown the enthusiasm, passion and care that has delivered a successful year for our organisation, and for that I am most grateful.
Darren Simpson Chief Executive Officer
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Female ProgramsGirls Get Active DaysFollowing the integration of Womensport and Recreation NSW (WRNSW) from July 2016, Sport NSW hosted four Girls Get Active events in partnership with our Local Council members Lake Macquarie City Council, Maitland City Council, Northern Beaches Council and Randwick City Council.
The Girls Get Active program is designed to encourage high-school girls to participate in sport and active recreation, whilst also providing the unique opportunity to engage with and be inspired by women achieving success in the sporting domain. The program involves a morning panel discussion followed by an active session where the participants can experience up to eight different sporting activities.
Highlights from the events include:
� 60 participants at Lake Macquarie
� 90 participants at Maitland
� 84 participants at Randwick
� 83 participants at Northern Beaches
� High-profile athlete panellists including Chloe Logarzo (Matildas), Caitlin Moran (Jillaroos), Amy Sommerville (NSW Swifts), Maddison Elliott OAM (Paralympian), Jessica Thornton (Olympian) and Shanice Parker (Rugby Sevens)
� 14 sports showcased including AFL, athletics, basketball, cricket, football, golf, hockey, judo, karate, netball, rugby league, rugby union, softball and ultimate frisbee
Chief Executive Women ProgramAs a continuation of the relationship between Chief Executive Women and WRNSW, Sport NSW encouraged its State
Sporting Organisation members to nominate suitable candidates for the Chief Executive Women program. Funding through
the Australian Sports Commission Women Leaders in Sport Grants enabled more up and coming female executives in the
NSW sporting industry to be part of the highly regarded Chief Executive Women program. We thank Dagmar Schmidmaier
AM, Director of the Chief Executive Women Leaders program, for her support.
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Goals for Girls – Careers for Women in SportOur major partner, Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE), collaborated with Sport NSW to host the ‘Goals for
Girls – Careers for Women in Sport’ event on 7 March 2017. The event was conducted as part of the Sydney Olympic Park
Women’s Sports Festival and in conjunction with International Women’s Day on 8 March. An inspirational panel of high-
achieving females from the sporting industry spoke to local female students from Years 10-12 about a career in the many
facets of sport. Female athletes from the GWS GIANTS AFL team and NSW Swifts also attended the day to share their
stories and inspire female involvement in sport. The event was a great success with ACPE staff on hand to field questions
and provide further information on the courses available for students wishing to pursue a career in the sports industry.
Celebrating Girls in Sport FestivalOur Local Government Member, City of Parramatta Council held their annual Celebrating Girls in Sport Festival on 9 November 2016. The event took place at Parramatta RSL where over 100 local high-school girls listened to a panel of industry professionals share their inspiring stories including Sonia Gouveia (netball), Maddi Collier (AFL), Ellie Cole (swimming), Kaarle McCulloch (cycling) and Amna Karra-Hassan (AFL). The girls then had the opportunity to meet the panellists, experience the various sporting activities on offer and receive information on the female sporting pathways available in the Parramatta
region.
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Inclusion ProgramsThe last year has seen dramatic change across the disability and inclusion area within Sport NSW. The collaboration of State Disability Sporting Organisations working together across main stream sport has led to significant change and advancement with stakeholders and with primary program providers. This has meant increased opportunities and pathways for all in NSW, something that was previously thought very hard to achieve in the short term.
The change has been brought about by the ability to bring councils, charities, industry bodies, community organisations and learning institutions together to better resource, fund and train main stream sport within the disability and inclusion landscape.
Activate Inclusion Sports Days are an integral part of Sport NSW’s overarching program to increase grass roots participation amongst students with physical, sensory or intellectual disabilities in addition to also providing service delivery for students with mental health or learning difficulties. This program is a collaboration with Variety – The Children’s Charity NSW.
Activate Inclusion Sports Days are hosted by Sport NSW Local Council members and began at Stanhope Leisure Centre with Blacktown City Council on 31 May. Attended by 138 students aged 5-18 years, the day saw Football NSW, Netball NSW, Basketball NSW and Tennis NSW put on wonderful activity based sessions on game skills, through drills and adapted rule / equipment game play for each rotation. This day was also supported by Ability Links and Western Sydney University through the Sport NSW intern program which allows Health Promotion and Therapeutic Rehabilitation students to complete placement hours across Sport NSW programs.
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Combining with Activate Inclusion Sports Days is the Sport NSW education delivery model, Knowledge Exchange Inclusion (KEI) initiative. The KEI sessions focus on education of disability function through the spectrum of disability. Sport NSW Local Council members can host KEI sessions for local sporting clubs, families with disability participants, students who are teaching or attending Health PE programs and Community Organisations working in the disability space. State Sporting Organisation development officers who conduct school and community sessions but haven’t had the training in understanding the disability spectrum have also benefited from KEI sessions. Sport NSW have also worked with Early Ed and Variety – The Children’s Charity NSW across this presentation to ensure that we inform the wider population around the existing opportunities that exist to parents and carers of participants with disabilities in NSW.
In the adult space Sport NSW have worked hard to provide a pathway for increased participation across sport and active recreation programs. Full inclusion is a major focus through our education programs (Knowledge Exchange Inclusion) however there is a healthy portion of participants that can’t yet compete in main stream sport and still crave competition against other disability participants. Sport NSW have now established a template for Inclusion Leagues across State Sporting Organisations. It also allows main stream clubs to understand that athletes with a disability can play at a high level given the right environment.
The underlying aim of the Inclusion Leagues is increased participation for people with disabilities and further training to mentor local sporting clubs, associations and state sporting organisations to feel ready and able to provide the right programs and structure through understanding the need of individuals to compete, play and enjoy sport and active recreation.
Moving forward into 2017/2018 Sport NSW has a vision which focuses on increased participation, stronger pathway opportunities and industry collaboration through training, mentoring and education to all within the disability sector across NSW.
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Sport NSW held the 2016 NSW Community Sports Awards in the Strangers’ Room at NSW Parliament House on Friday 19 August, in an event which celebrated the amazing contribution which volunteers make to community sport.
2016 NSW Community Sports Awards
The event attracted 130 people and was hosted by the Minister for Sport, Stuart Ayres, who congratulated the finalists and addressed the audience about the value of volunteers, drawing comparison to the Olympics in Rio de Janerio which were being held at the time.
ABC Grandstand reporter, Shannon Byrne was the MC for the evening interviewing winners from each category, providing valuable insights into the experiences of volunteers.
Six individuals and three sporting organisations were named as winners in the 2016 NSW Community Sports Awards for their dedication to improving the lives of millions of people from NSW through sport.
The winners, listed below, came from a diverse range of sports that included wheelchair basketball, rowing, motorsport and orienteering.
Darren Simpson, Chief Executive Officer, Sport NSW concluded the evening by congratulating all award winners and finalists for their significant contribution to sport in NSW.
2016 NSW Community Sports Awards Winners
EventSurf Life Saving NSW Championships
The Minister’s Sport Volunteer Management Awards – Organisation/Event
Young OfficialJack Sheppeard
Hockey
CoachMark Featherstone
Rowing
Community Sport AdministratorRoss Barr
Orienteering
Young CoachEmma Newman
Cricket
Official (Joint Winner)Elaine Nikiforoff
Motor Sport
Official (Joint Winner)Matt Wells
Wheelchair Basketball
Club/Region/DistrictDrummoyne Power Junior Australian Football Club
StateMasters Swimming NSW
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Sport NSW held the 2017 NSW Community Sports Awards at NSW Parliament on Thursday 29 June, celebrating the extraordinary contributions volunteers make to community sport in NSW before an unprecedented crowd.
2017 NSW Community Sports Awards
The event was hosted by the Minister for Sport, Stuart Ayres, who congratulated the finalists and addressed the audience about the value of volunteers and community sport.
“Community sport is almost entirely run by a volunteer workforce – which is unique in our sector. Sport would simply not exist without volunteers,” said Minister Ayres.
ABC Grandstand reporter Shannon Byrne was again the Master of Ceremonies for the evening highlighting the many stories of our volunteers and clubs that keep community sport ticking.
In 2017 ten winners were named at the NSW Community Sports Awards across coaching, officiating, teams, events and clubs for their dedication to improving the lives of millions of people through sport. The night also paid homage to 16 Distinguished Long Service recipients for those that have given exceptional long service to their sport.
In paying tribute to the finalists and winners Sport NSW Chairperson Joseph La Posta emphasised the important role sport plays in the lives of so many.
“Community sport is part of our way of life. None of this can happen without the hard work and dedication of volunteers. Volunteering in sport builds great friendships and creates stronger and more inclusive communities.”
The event attracted 275 people with representatives from sports across the state in attendance to congratulate the finalists and award recipients.
2017 NSW Community Sports Awards Winners
CoachPeter Crombie
Athletics
Young CoachStephanie Ibrahim
Dragon Boats
Community ClubNorth Rocks Carlingford
Little Athletics Centre
Community TeamUmina SLSC Under 19
Female Taplin Team Surf Life Saving
Community EventHockey NSW Basil Sellers
Regional Challenge
Young Official (Joint Winners) Community OfficialDavid Baggio Touch Football
Judy Tolhurst Gymnastics
Chloe Johnston Hockey
Shauna Flynn Australian Football
Sport Administrator (Joint Winners)Carole-Ann Hodges
Pony Club
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The NSW Sports Awards celebrated its 22nd anniversary with a gala night of celebration at Navarra Venue’s Curzon Hall on Thursday 23 February 2017 to honour the success and achievements of all those who are involved in NSW sport on the national and international stage.
2016 NSW Sports Awards
Rio Olympic gold medal winning sailor Tom Burton beat a star-studded field, including Australian men’s cricket captain Steve
Smith, bronze medal canoeist Jessica Fox, bronze medal equestrian rider Stuart Tinney OAM, GWS Giants netballer Susan
Pettitt and rugby league’s Dally M Female Player of the Year Kezie Apps, to claim the top honour of NSW Athlete of the Year.
Tom had a standout year in 2016 with a first place finish at the Sailing World Cup and third place at the Laser World
Championship. He stepped it up at the Olympics in Rio, sailing the race of his life in the final race of the series to claim an
unlikely victory and Australia’s only sailing gold medal.
The dinner showcased a total of 14 awards, with categories to recognise the finest achievements of coaches, administrators,
volunteers, officials, masters and young athletes and athlete and teams with a disability.
In all 164 award nominations were received for the 2016 NSW Sports Awards, of which 78 were shortlisted as finalists within
14 categories and paid homage to 18 distinguished long service recipients for those that have given exceptional long service
to their sport.
The sell-out event filled the Lady Pavilion Room with 450 guests including NSW Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres, with award
winning reporter and ABC radio journalist Tracey Holmes hosting the event.
Maddison Elliott OAM was awarded the Athlete of the Year with a Disability title after her phenomenal performance at the Rio
Paralympics, winning three gold and two silver medals, as well as breaking two world records and making history as the first
woman to swim the S8 50m freestyle in under 30 seconds.
Sydney Thunder Big Bash Team won the Team of the Year (National Professional Leagues) award following a successful Big
Bash League season in 2016, rising to win its first title with victory over the Melbourne Stars at the MCG. Sydney Thunder
made remarkable progress as one of the most popular sports teams in Sydney, with average TV ratings per game being the
highest of any club from any code in Sydney.
In further recognition of the Sydney Thunder, their General Manager Nick Cummins took home the Administrator of the Year
trophy, and the Women’s Big Bash League team were rewarded for their win in the inaugural 2016 Women’s Big Bash League.
Michael Blackburn was amid the top award winners, taking out the Coach of the Year category for his back-to-back gold
medal winning efforts with Tom Burton at the Rio Olympics. The medal race in Rio is remembered for its tactical brilliance,
engineered by Michael and Tom.
AFL NSW/ACT was victorious in claiming the Organisation of the Year Award against some tough competition in Cricket NSW,
Equestrian NSW, Hockey NSW, Netball NSW and NSW Goalball. AFL NSW/ACT had a record nine players drafted to AFL
clubs in 2016 and worked closely with GWS Giants to develop the new AFL Women’s team.
We extend our congratulations to the 2016 award winners who now join previous champions – a tradition upheld since 1994.
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Athlete of the YearTom Burton OAM – Sailing
Athlete of the Year with a DisabilityMaddison Elliott OAM – Swimming
Young Athlete of the YearJemma Smith – Surf Life Saving
Young Athlete of the Year with a DisabilityTiffany Thomas-Kane OAM – Swimming
Masters Athlete of the YearClary Munns – Masters Swimming
Team of the Year (National Professional Leagues)Sydney Thunder Big Bash – Cricket
Team of the YearSydney Thunder Women’s Big Bash – Cricket
Team of the Year with a DisabilityDaniel Fitzgibbon OAM & Liesl Tesch AM – SKUD18 Team – Sailing
Coach of the Year Michael Blackburn – Sailing
Official of the Year (Joint Winner)Troy Deighton – Tennis
Official of the Year (Joint Winner)Kylie Seymour – Hockey
Administrator of the YearNick Cummins – Cricket
Volunteer Director of the YearTony Hystek – PaddleNSW
Organisation of the YearAFL NSW/ACT
Event of the Year (Joint Winner)HSBC Sydney 7’s – Rugby Union
Event of the Year (Joint Winner)World Time Attack – Motor Sport
2016 NSW Sports Awards Winners
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2016 Distinguished Long Service Award Recipients
2017 Distinguished Long Service Award Recipients
Presented at the 2016 NSW Sports Awards
Presented at the 2017 NSW Community Sports Awards
John Atterton (posthumous) Athletics
Noeline Boyce Netball
Judith Bronger Pistol Shooting
Diane Coxon-Ellis Swimming
Sue Delmege Tennis
Peter Herrmann Judo
Doug Holland Cycling
Graeme Kennan Rugby Union
Rhys Marchant Speedway
Bruce McCahon Softball
Frank Overton Athletics
David Pescud Sailors with Disabilities
Janice Porter Ice Skating
Bob Rollins Cricket
Graham Taylor Swimming
Helen Tongway Paddle
Maureen Turner Riding for the Disabled
Merv Wegener Australian Football
Cathy Aird Netball
Phyllis Avery Football
Gordon Browne Cricket
Peter Crombie Athletics
Tom Danilidis Basketball
Kevin Frew Blind Sports
Terry Fuller Australian Football and Netball
Dennis Garlick Rugby Union
John Ioannou Football
Maria McConville Little Athletics
Nick Naughton Paddle
Walter Shelley Cycling
Warren Smith OAM Rugby League
Helen Taylor Hockey
Bruce Tutty Pistol Shooting
David (Charlie) Whetu Softball
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Chair of Finance ReportIt is my pleasure to present the audited Balance Sheet and Financial Statement of New South Wales Sports Federation (Sport NSW), for the twelve months ending 30th June 2017.
The Federation recorded a surplus of $15,736 (2016 deficit $1,439). As noted in previous reports, whether the Federation records a surplus or deficit is dependent on grant funding and how it is recognised in accordance with accounting standards. Hence the swing between this year and last and probably next year if the accounting standard has not been changed.
The table below shows that in Net Asset terms the Federation has improved its position by 8%.
In terms of cash, the Federation dropped marginally $434,151 (prior year $438,205). This results in cash exceeding amounts owed to outside parts by a factor of two.
Financial Highlights
$’000 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Revenue 313 291 493 453 621
Expenditure 394 358 358 454 606
Surplus/(Deficit) -81 -67 134 -1 16
Net Assets 251 184 318 317 343
Government Funding 175 148 358 293 404
In terms of government grant funds as at 30 June 2016, $120,000 received relates to known deliverables required in the 2017-18 year.
2016-17 was the first in a four-year funding agreement with the Office of Sport, which, when combined with funding provided for the Disability Inclusion Promotion Officer role, saw State Government grants increase to $404,533. This has a substantial impact on the Federation’s operating position and allows it to continue to support its members and advocate for sport in NSW. Thus I would like to give special thanks to the NSW Government through the Office of Sport and the Department of Family and Community Services.
Plus I also thank our valued partners in 2016-17 ACPE, Arthur J. Gallagher, Australian Institute of Company Directors, icare Sporting Injuries Insurance, Lander and Rogers, Meltwater, Pitcher Partners, Revolutionise Sport, Sportscover, Sydney Olympic Park, Valour Apparel, Variety - The Childrens Charity NSW and World Corporate Travel.
So financially, the Federation continues to be in a strong position and can look forward to a sustainable future. In closing I would like to thank the Board and staff, in particular Darren Simpson, Denise Rogers and Cassie Browne.
Ross Bidencope Chair of Finance
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ABN 40 314 091 302
The original signed document of the NSW Sports Federation Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2017 is held at the NSW Sports Federation office located at Sports House, Quad 1, Level 2, 8 Parkview Drive, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127.
2016-17 Financial Report
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
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BOARD REPORT
NSW Sports Federation Incorporated
ABN 40 314 091 302
The board members present their report together with the financial report of NSW Sports Federation Incorporated for the year ended 30 June 2017 and auditor’s report thereon.
Board members namesThe names of the board members in office at any time during or since the end of the year are:
Joseph La Posta [re elected 4 November 2015] Ross Bidencope [re elected 4 November 2015]
Carolyn Campbell [elected 20 October 2016] Tracie Edmondson [elected 4 November 2015]
Chris Hall [appointed (Independent) 25 May 2017] Elisa Holmes [appointed (Independent) 25 May 2017]
Andrew Hore [elected 20 October 2016] Susan Horwitz [appointed (Independent) 23 June 2016]Greg Meagher [re elected 4 November 2015] Gregory Will [elected 20 October 2016]
Fay Calderone [resigned 24 November 2016] Alison Nolan [resigned 20 October 2016]
Katherine O’Regan [resigned 8 February 2017]
The board members have been in office since the start of the year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated.
ResultsThe surplus of the association for the year amounted to $15,736 (2016: deficit of $1,439).
Review of operationsThe association continued to engage in its principal activity, the results of which are disclosed in the attached financial statements.
Significant changes in state of affairsThere were no significant changes in the association’s state of affairs that occurred during the financial year, other than those referred to elsewhere in this report.
Principal activitiesThe principal activity of the association during the year was to provide advocacy, education, recognition and support to members of the association.
Meetings of board members
Board members Board members’ meetings
Number eligible to attend Number attended
Joseph La Posta 6 6
Ross Bidencope 6 6
Carolyn Campbell 6 6
Tracie Edmondson 6 5
Chris Hall - -
Elisa Holmes - -
Andrew Hore 4 4
Susan Horwitz 6 5
Greg Meagher 6 5
Gregory Will 4 4
Fay Calderone 2 2
Alison Nolan 2 2
Katherine O'Regan 4 1
Signed on behalf of the members of the board.
Chairperson Chair of Finance
Joseph La Posta Ross Bidencope
Dated this 27th day of September 2017
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STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOMEFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
NSW Sports Federation Incorporated
ABN 40 314 091 302
Note 2017 2016
$ $
Revenue 2 621,459 453,165
Less: expenses
Bank charges (1,740) (1,761)
Consultants, Legal Fees expenses (9,973) (7,597)
Depreciation and amortisation expense 3 (2,553) (2,309)
Disability Sports NSW (37,692) (34,380)
Employee benefits expense (375,639) (264,611)
Events (92,211) (78,911)
Grants Projects expenses (21,985) (31,293)
Insurance (4,690) (3,597)
Loss on fair value adjustments 3 - (1,244)
Office operating expenses (12,171) (7,739)
Programs and Services expenses (33,837) (286)
Other expenses (13,232) (20,876)
(605,723) (454,604)
Surplus / (Deficit) 15,736 (1,439)
Other comprehensive income for the year - -
Total comprehensive income 15,736 (1,439)
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAS AT 30 JUNE 2017
NSW Sports Federation Incorporated
ABN 40 314 091 302
Note 2017 2016$ $
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 5 434,151 438,205
Receivables 6 3,146 40,898
Other financial assets 7 2,223 2,223
Other assets 9 10,000 -
Total current assets 449,520 481,326
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 8 5,053 5,809
Total non-current assets 5,053 5,809
Total assets 454,573 487,135
Current liabilities
Payables 10 64,459 38,654
Provisions 11 15,499 6,189
Other liabilities 12 31,545 125,000
Total current liabilities 111,503 169,843
Total liabilities 111,503 169,843
Net assets 343,070 317,292
Members funds
Accumulated surplus / (losses) 13 343,070 317,292
Total members funds 343,070 317,292
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS FUNDSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
NSW Sports Federation Incorporated
ABN 40 314 091 302
Note 2017 2016$ $
Total equity
Balance at beginning of the year 317,292 318,731
Movements in equity from: Retained earnings 25,778 (1,439)
Balance at the end of the year 343,070 317,292
Retained earnings
Balance at beginning of the year 317,292 318,731
Surplus / (deficit) for the year 15,736 (1,439)
Total comprehensive income 15,736 (1,439)
Womensport & Recreation NSW - funds transferred as at 1 July 2016 10,042
Balance at the end of the year 343,070 317,292
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
Cash flow from operating activities
Receipts from customers 556,379 587,092
Payments to suppliers and employees (560,404) (453,440)
Interest received 1,769 2,642
Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities (2,256) 136,294
Cash flow from investing activities
Payment for property, plant and equipment (1,798) (5,244)
Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities (1,798) (5,244)
Reconciliation of cash
Cash at beginning of the financial year 438,205 307,155
Net increase / (decrease) in cash held (4,054) 131,050
Cash at end of financial year 14(a) 434,151 438,205
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act of New South Wales and Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements, Interpretations and other applicable authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board.
NSW Sports Federation Incorporated is a not for profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial statements.
The financial report was approved by the board as at the date of the board report.
The following are the significant accounting policies adopted by the association in the preparation and presentation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.
(a) Basis of preparation of the financial report
Historical Cost Convention
The financial report has been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by revaluations to fair value for certain classes of assets and liabilities as described in the accounting policies.
(b) Revenue
Revenue from sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. Risks and rewards of ownership are considered passed to the buyer at the time of delivery of the goods to the customer.
Membership fees are recognised as revenue when no significant uncertainty as to its collectibility exists, if the fee relates only to membership and all other services or products are paid for separately, or if there is a separate annual subscription. Membership fees are recognised on a basis that reflects the timing, nature and value of the benefit provided if the fee entitles the member to services or publications to be provided during the membership period, or to purchase goods or services at prices lower than those charged to non members.
Revenue from organising and hosting events is recognised in the period in which the events are held.
Distribution revenue is recognised when the right to receive a distribution has been established.
Interest revenue is measured in accordance with the effective interest method.
All revenue is measured net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
(c) Contributions – Government Grants and Donations
A non reciprocal contribution or grant is recognised when the entity obtains control of the contribution or grant and it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the entity, and the amount of the contribution or grant can be measured reliably.
If conditions attached to the contribution or grant that must be satisfied before the entity is eligible to receive the contribution, recognition of contribution or income is deferred until those conditions are met.
A non reciprocal donation is recognised when the right to receive a donation has been established.
When the entity receives grants but is obliged to give directly approximately equal value to the contributor, recognition of grant income will be deferred until the delivery of service.
(d) Financial instruments
Classification
The association classifies its financial assets in the following categories: financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held to maturity investments, and available for sale financial assets. The classification depends on the nature of the item and the purpose for which the instruments are held.
Fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets are classified at fair value through profit or loss when they are held for trading for the purpose of short term profit taking, are derivatives not held for hedging purposes, or when they are designated as such to avoid an accounting mismatch or to enable fair value performance evaluation by key management personnel. Investments in listed securities are carried at fair value through profit or loss. They are measured at their fair value at each reporting date and any increment or decrement in fair value from the prior period is recognised in profit or loss of the current period. Fair value of listed investments are based on closing bid prices at the reporting date.
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Loans and receivables are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
Donated financial assets
Financial assets donated to the group are recognised at fair value at the date the group obtains the control of the assets.
(e) Property, plant and equipment
Each class of plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.
Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment is measured at cost. Where plant and equipment was acquired at no cost or for a nominal amount, cost is deemed to be the fair value as at the acquisition date.
Depreciation
Land is not depreciated. The depreciable amount of all property, plant and equipment is depreciated over their estimated useful lives commencing from the time the asset is held available for use, consistent with the estimated consumption of the economic benefits embodied in the asset.
Class of fixed asset Depreciation rates Depreciation basis
Office equipment at cost 25% Straight line
Computer equipment at cost 25% Straight line
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
(f) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the association has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured.
(g) Employee benefits
(i) Short‑term employee benefit obligations
Liabilities arising in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and any other employee benefits (other than termination benefits) expected to be settled wholly before twelve months after the end of the annual reporting period are measured at the (undiscounted) amounts based on remuneration rates which are expected to be paid when the liability is settled. The expected cost of short term employee benefits in the form of compensated absences such as annual leave and accumulated sick leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits. All other short term employee benefit obligations are presented as payables in the statement of financial position.
(ii) Long‑term employee benefit obligations
The provision for other long term employee benefits, including obligations for long service leave and annual leave, which are not expected to be settled wholly before twelve months after the end of the reporting period, are measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflow to be made in respect of the services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Expected future payments incorporate anticipated future wage and salary levels, durations of service and employee turnover, and are discounted at rates determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on high quality corporate bonds that are denominated in the currency in which the benefits will be paid, and that have terms approximating to the terms of the related obligation. For currencies in which there is no deep market in such high quality corporate bonds, the market yields (at the end of the reporting period) on government bonds denominated in that currency are used. Any remeasurements for changes in assumptions of obligations for other long term employee benefits are recognised in profit or loss in the periods in which the change occurs.
Other long term employee benefit obligations are presented as current liabilities in the statement of financial position if the entity does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, regardless of when the actual settlement is expected to occur. All other long term employee benefit obligations are presented as non current liabilities in the statement of financial position.
(h) Goods and services tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses and purchased assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Tax Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST.
Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.
(i) Comparatives
Where necessary, comparative information has been reclassified and repositioned for consistency with current year disclosures.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
Note 2017 2016
$ $
NOTE 2: REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME
Distribution income - 2,817
Interest income 1,769 2,642
Grants 404,533 292,692
Membership revenue 46,532 39,938
Partners and Sponsors 72,455 52,500
Programs and Services 28,327 1,126
Events 67,381 56,502
Other revenue 462 4,948
621,459 453,165
NOTE 3: OPERATING PROFIT
Profit / (losses) has been determined after:
Depreciation 2,553 2,309
Impairment 1,694 (2)
Loss on fair value adjustments
- Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss - 1,244
NOTE 4: KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION
Compensation received by key management personnel of the association
- short-term employee benefits 133,100 97,040
- post-employment benefits 12,645 9,218
145,745 106,258
NOTE 5: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash at bank 434,151 438,205
434,151 438,205
NOTE 6: RECEIVABLES
CURRENT
Trade debtors 3,029 40,898
Other receivables 117 -
3,146 40,898
NOTE 7: OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS
CURRENT
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss
Other investments 2,223 2,223
Total financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 2,223 2,223
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
Note 2017 2016
$ $
NOTE 8: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Plant and equipment
Office equipment at cost 500 500
Accumulated depreciation (500) (458)
- 42
- -
Computer equipment at cost 11,012 9,214
Accumulated depreciation (5,959) (3,447)
5,053 5,767
Total plant and equipment 5,053 5,809
Total property, plant and equipment 5,053 5,809
NOTE 9: OTHER ASSETSCURRENT
Prepayments 10,000 -
NOTE 10: PAYABLES
CURRENT
Unsecured liabilities
Trade creditors 55,478 36,787
Sundry creditors and accruals 8,981 1,867
64,459 38,654
NOTE 11: PROVISIONS
CURRENT
Employee benefits (a) 15,499 6,189
(a) Aggregate employee benefits liability 15,499 6,189
NOTE 12: OTHER LIABILITIES
CURRENT
Deferred income 31,545 125,000
NOTE 13: ACCUMULATED SURPLUS / (LOSSES)
Accumulated surplus at beginning of year 317,292 318,731
Womensport & Recreation NSW – funds transferred as at 1 July 2016 10,042 -
Net profit / (loss) 15,736 (1,439)
343,070 317,292
NOTE 14: CASHFLOW INFORMATION
(a) Reconciliation of cash
Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of cash flows is reconciled to the related items in the statement of financial position is as follows:
Cash at bank 434,151 438,205
434,151 438,205
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
NOTE 15: BUSINESS COMBINATIONSOn 1 July 2016, Womensport and Recreation NSW was disbanded with its net assets transferred to the association.
No purchase consideration was paid.
Assets and liabilities acquiredAssets and liabilities acquired as a result of the business combination were:
Recognised on acquisition at fair value
$
Assets and liabilities held at acquisition date:
Cash 10,042
Net identifiable assets acquired 10,042
Total purchase consideration 10,042 NOTE 16: EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE There has been no matter or circumstance, which has arisen since 30 June 2017 that has significantly affected or may significantly affect: (a) the operations, in financial years subsequent to 30 June 2017, of the association, or (b) the results of those operations, or (c) the state of affairs, in financial years subsequent to 30 June 2017, of the association.
STATEMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARDIn the opinion of the board the financial report as set out on pages 19 - 27:
1. Presents fairly the financial position of NSW Sports Federation Incorporated as at 30 June 2017 and performance for the year ended on that date in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.
2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that NSW Sports Federation Incorporated will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the committee and is signed for and on behalf of the committee by:
Chairperson
Joseph La Posta
Chair of Finance
Ross Bidencope
Dated this 27th day of September 2017
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORTTO THE MEMBERS OF NSW SPORTS FEDERATION INCORPORATED
OpinionWe have audited the financial report of NSW Sports Federation Incorporated, “the Association”, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2017, the statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income, statement of changes in members funds and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the statement by members of the board.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial report presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Association as at 30 June 2017, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with the financial reporting requirements of Associations Incorporation Act 2009.
Basis for OpinionWe conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Association in accordance with the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants “the Code” that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Other InformationThe board are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Association’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2017, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon.
Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Financial ReportManagement is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with the financial reporting requirements of the applicable legislation and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of a financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial report, management is responsible for assessing the Association’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Association or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Association’s financial reporting process.
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Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial ReportOur objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report.
As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Association’s internal control.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the board.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of the board’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Association’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Association to cease to continue as a going concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. We communicate with the board regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
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sports businesses. We advocate the case for sport to all levels of government and
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RECOGNITION AND NETWORKINGThe sporting community in NSW is brought together by Sport NSW to celebrate the
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Address: Sports House, Quad 1, Level 2, 8 Parkview Drive, Sydney Olympic Park
Mail: PO Box 517, Sydney Markets NSW 2129
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ABN: 40 314 091 302
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