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2017 Netball NSW Board Nominations

Janet DRAKOS

I have been involved in all facets of the game as an athlete, coach, official and

administrator. I believe my extensive and varied experience at all levels within Netball as

well as my strong leadership capabilities and proven results in building and leading a high

performing team, driving corporate strategy and influencing major stakeholders places me

in a position to excel at representing and meeting the obligations of being a Director of

Netball NSW.

My vision for the game is: Netball is the sport of choice for the youth of NSW.

My purpose is: Netball provides the youth of NSW with the skills to grow and contribute positively to the community. What defines me: My integrity My respect for people My ability to look at things differently My ability to lead and influence people My ability to work as part of a team Netball NSW has a long, proud and successful history and I believe that I possess the drive and

commitment, values, executive management and leadership skills to contribute positively to our members

and Netball NSW’s future.

National and State Level:

Netball NSW Board Sub Committees - Performance and Remuneration– 2015 – 2017 and Chair Strategic Development – 2012 - 2016

Netball NSW Board Director 2012 – 2017

Australian Netball Team (Diamonds) Team Manager 2011 – 2013

Match Delegate – Netball Australia International Matches and ANZ Championships – 2010 - 2015

Netball NSW High Performance Reference Group - 2008 - 2010

International Netball Federation Medical Steering Committee - 2003

Queensland Firebabes Coach - Development Team - 2001 - 2002

Queensland Firebirds Selector 2000 - 2004

Netball Australia High Performance Manager - 1999 - 2005

Queensland Firebirds Team 1997 - 1998

Australian 17 & 21 & Under Selector 1997 – 2006

Netball Australia National Coaching Director - 1995 - 1999


Queensland 19 & Under Head Coach – 1993 – 1994

Netball Australia 'A' Grade Umpiring Badge - 1994

Netball Australia High Performance Coach - 1992 - Current

Australian Netball Team Commonwealth Games - 1990

Netball Australia Assessor and Presenter – Basic - High Performance - 1990 - Current

Australian Netball Squad Member 1989 – 1992

Coach - Western Districts Netball Association (Qld) representative/State League Teams – 1984 - 2005

Queensland State Netball Teams - 1981 – 1995 District and Club Level:

Inner West Netball Association - Associate Member - 2011- Current

Western Districts Netball Association (Qld) - 1975 - 2005


Nicole ADAMSON

I have an intimate understanding of netball from a community to national level as a

player, coach and administrator. Combined with my broad depth and business

experience and acumen I believe I will be an asset to the Board of Netball NSW and am

well placed to assist Netball NSW in achieving growth and change in the current sporting

climate.

The current change being experienced in the professional sporting environment,

community sport and in particular women’s sport will present new challenges and I am

well placed to provide direction and input to take Netball NSW into the future as one of

the leading sporting state bodies in Australia. My career in accounting, finance,

valuation, project management and relationship management combined with my

expansive Netball experience will enable a rich contribution to the direction of Netball NSW into the future

particularly in the realm of community engagement, communications and commercial operations. I have

had exposure to the value of brand marketing in a sporting arena and I am confident I can apply to the

Netball NSW context as a Board member.


New South Wales State TID squad 1985 netball

New South Wales State representative U17 Captain 1986 – premiership team Australian

Championships

National TID squad 1986- netball

New South Wales State athletics representative 1984-1990

District and Club Level:

A grade club player 1977-1987, 2004-2017

Sutherland Shire Association Representative 1981-1987 (Captain 1981-1985 State Age

Premiership team 11-15yrs)

Coach SSNA for NID competition DIV 4, 2014

Coach SSNA development squads

SSNA grading committee (2012-2017)

Gymea Netball Club Treasurer , Vice President, Senior Selection Co-ordinator and delegate to

SSNA

Life member Gymea Netball Club

Business Qualifications:


Bachelor of Business (acc/fin) UTS 1991, qualified accountant working as an accountant for public

and private organisations between 1991 and 2007, consulting to Business on matters of financial

governance and management

Graduate diploma Property valuation, Certified Practising Valuer performing business and

property valuations along east coast of Australia and acting as expert witness in Land and

Environment, Supreme and Family Law Courts

Director of NAJA Investments PTY, a valuation and forensic accounting company


Rodney WATSON OAM

As a Director I am committed to ensuring that we have implemented the

appropriate strategic vision to achieve the further development of netball in

NSW. This includes support for infrastructure development, training and

support for officials and programs for athletes. Integral to this vision is the

promotion of netball as a leader in women’s sport that includes Indigenous,

CALD and other identified groups.

With two elite NSW teams in the Suncorp Super Netball competition will

provide more opportunities for athletes, officials and other volunteers that

start at the grassroots level in Associations. Netball NSW has a role in

providing supporting competitions and structures to enable these athletes

and volunteers to achieve their goals.

I believe that I have the appropriate skills to assist in the growth of netball across this State that

is both sustainable and financially viable. As Chair of the Governance Committee I am committed

to the provision of policies that assists our Associations in meeting their obligations to their

members.

I am passionate about our sport. It is significant for teaching teamwork, discipline, responsibility

and respect that ultimately shapes our youth to become community role models. I am committed

to representing our membership to achieve these aims.


Director, Netball NSW 2012 – current

Vice-President (Director), Netball NSW 2003 – 2011

Board Sub-Committee, Audit & Risk (Chair) 2012 – 2013

Board Sub-Committee, Audit & Risk (Member) 2014 – 2015

Board Sub Committee – Strategic Development 2015

Board Sub-Committee - Governance (Chair) 2014 – current

Netball NSW Delegate to Netball Australia 2003 – 2013

Netball NSW Delegate to NSW Sports Federation 2000, 2002 – 2003, 2016

Netball NSW Delegate to NSW Commonwealth Games Committee 2015

Netball NSW Appeals & Disciplinary Tribunal (Chair) 1997 – 2013

Investigator Member Protection, Australian Sports Commission 2004

National B Umpire 1997


President, Penrith District Netball Association 1994 – 2013

Patron & Life Member, Penrith District Netball Association 2013 & 2002


Rep Convenor, Penrith District Netball Association 1993

Level 1 Sports Administration Certificate 1995


Vincent DE LUCA OAM

I believe my extensive service in Netball, Government and charitable organisations

will further assist Netball NSW and its affiliated Associations on matters of best

practice governance, government relations, law, financial grants, marketing and

promotion. Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for outstanding

service to youth welfare, charitable and sporting organisations. I am a Bachelor of

Arts, Bachelor of Laws, Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW, extensive experience

in Senior Government positions, Local Government Councillor for many years,

previously NSW Parliament (Office of Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier), NSW

Attorney General’s Department and WorkCover NSW. Involved with numerous

Charities, Boards and National Conventions: White Ribbon Foundation for the

prevention of violence against women (Nominated for Ambassador of the Year), Cancer Council NSW,

Cure the Future Stem Cell Research, Australian National Gynecological Cancer Foundation, Give Anything

Prevent Youth Suicide, Delegate to the National Peoples’ Convention on Youth Suicide Prevention,

Delegate to Australian Cities Against Drugs Conference, Executive Member Australian Peoples’ Council on

Drug Prevention – High on Hope, Delegate National Suicide Prevention Conference, Chair Curl Curl Youth

and Community Centre Management Committee 20 years, Member Curl Curl Sports Centre Management

Committee.

National and State Level: Member, Netball NSW Anne Clark Service Award Selection Panel 2016-2017, Delegate to NNSW

Council 2016-2017, Umpires’ Coordinator NSW Mens Netball Inc 2016, International Director,

Australian Mens’ and Mixed Netball Association (AMNA) 2015-2016, Secretary AMNA 2014-2015,

Umpires’ Liaison AMNA 2013-2016. One of the youngest males to be awarded National “C” Badge –

1990, umpired NSW State and State Age Championships, Night Interdistrict/Night State League,

State League.

District and Club Level: Member Manly Warringah Netball Association Inc over 30 years and from 1992 at various times served

on Sub-Committees including: Umpires’, Coach’s’, Representative Team Umpires’ Appointments,

Canteen, Grading, Netta, Night Competition Organising, Promotions, Trophy, Judiciary/Disciplinary, By

Laws and Constitution and Procedural Manual Review. Representative Team Umpire for many years.

Wrote Netball Column for local paper. Member Dee Why Beach Netball Club – President since 1996,

Umpires’ Convenor since 1991, Treasurer 3 years. Awarded Life Membership for outstanding service.


Carol MURPHY

I am nominating for re-election to the Board to allow me to continue my work for all

members of Netball NSW.

With a strong club/association background combined with business experiences I

believe I am an effective Board member as I relate to and understand issues from

grassroots to elite level.

I am committed to our sport and our organisation as we move in to new areas of

business such as the Suncorp Super League and the opportunities that this and other

new initiatives offer to players, officials, spectators and our members.

I know the Constitution and Policies of Netball NSW and work to ensure these are updated and relevant.

I firmly believe in strong governance ensuring a strong Association. Financial Management is critical in all

our endeavours to create a sustainable future along with the understanding that we are a complex

organisation which needs strong leadership and oversight.

Communication through all levels of the organisation is essential and having someone who relates to these

diverse levels is an advantage.

I believe that I act on behalf of the members of Netball NSW and strive to provide the best services and

vision for all involved to enhance and grow the organisation.


Director of Netball NSW since 2009

Member of Netball NSW Board Sub-Committees in 2016: Audit & Risk; Governance and Performance & Remuneration

Member of previous Board Sub-Committees: Strategic Development and Sports Marketing

Previous Netball NSW Delegate to NSW Sport and NSW Commonwealth Games Committee

Member of Netball NSW Appeals and Discipline Tribunals since 2006


Life Member of both Baulkham Hills Shire Netball Association and Impalas Netball Club

Baulkham Hills Shire Netball Association President for 12 years to 2008

Baulkham Hills Shire Netball Vice President and Treasurer for 4 years

Club President, Treasurer, Umpires Convenor, player and coach from 1985 and although not

playing anymore I am still actively involved at Club level.


My profession as a book-keeper means that I have business experience in financial and some legal matters

and combined with netball understanding, this adds to the impact I can add to my work and involvement

on the Board.

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