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106TH ANNUAL REPORTVICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL INC.

2017

ANNUALREPORT

VISION STATEMENT

THE VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL REPRESENTS THE OLYMPIC MOVEMENT THROUGHOUT VICTORIA.

WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE IN THE IDEALS AND ASPIRATIONS OF THE OLYMPIC ATHLETE THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN OLYMPIC EXPERIENCES, EDUCATION PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEERING AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM.

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MISSION STATEMENT

WE ARE COMMITTED TO RAISING FUNDS FOR THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM AND EDUCATING THE VICTORIAN COMMUNITY ABOUT THE PRINCIPLES OF OLYMPISM.

VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL

PATRON IN CHIEFHer Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau ACGOVERNOR OF VICTORIA

PATRONThe Honourable Daniel Andrews MPPREMIER OF VICTORIA

PRESIDENTDavid Wansbrough OAM (Elected: April 2017)Nick Green OAM (Resigned: April 2017)

VICE PRESIDENTSWilliam Alstergren QC Stephen Moneghetti AM Nicole Livingstone OAM (Resigned: April 2017)

EXECUTIVEAndrew Collett (Resigned: April 2017)Ramone Cooper (Elected: April 2017)Linley Frame (Elected: April 2017)Stephanie Moorhouse (Elected: April 2017)Mark Turnbull OAM (Elected: April 2017)Jeremy Thompson (Resigned: April 2017)Leon Wiegard OAM

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Warwick Waters

PROJECT MANAGERMaria Cabeliza

OLYMPIANS CLUB OF VICTORIAPresident: Leon Wiegard OAM

EDUCATION COMMISSIONChairman: Luke Soulos (Concluded December 2017) Chair: Sarah Burns (Commenced December 2017)

AUDITORSErnst & Young

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LIFE MEMBERS

1975 – Sir Edgar S Tanner KT CBE ED (Dec’d)1975 – William T Uren CBE (Dec’d)1979 – Julius L Patching AO OBE (Dec’d)1986 – Noel F Wilkinson AM MBE (Dec’d)1988 – William J Hoffman AM1991 – Geoffrey J Henke AO1997 – Leon Wiegard OAM1998 – James E Barry AM MBE2001 – Sir Donald Trescowthick AC KBE

2001 – Geoffrey Whitaker (Dec’d)2002 – Robert Lay AM2006 – Kevan Gosper AO2009 – Max Beck AM2010 – Helen Smith2012 – Tony Charlton AM (Dec’d)2013 – John Landy AC CVO MBE2014 – Kerri Tepper2016 – Nicholas Green OAM

ORDER OF MERIT RECIPIENTS

1997 – Jim Hardie (Dec’d)1998 – Geoffrey Whitaker (Dec’d)1999 – Peter Norman (Dec’d)2000 – Tony Charlton AM (Dec’d)2002 – Wendy Grant2002 – Gillian Brewster2003 – Phil Francis2004 – Damian Brown2006 – Darren Dunkley–Smith (Dec’d)2007 – James E Barry AM MBE2007 – Leon Wiegard OAM2007 – Wayne Carroll2007 – Ian Browne OAM

2007 – Peter Blackburn2009 – Geoffrey J Henke AO2009 – Shirley Harris OAM2010 – Ray Weinberg AM2010 – Jenny Holliday AM2011 – Geoff Duggan2011 – Jeannette Duggan2012 – Ivan Gaal2013 – Peter Fox AM2013 – John Wylie AM2014 – Peter Doak OAM2014 – Luke Soulos 2017 – David Thodey AO

WILFRID KENT HUGHES AWARD RECIPIENTS

1952 – Russell Mockridge1956 – Ian Browne and Anthony Marchant1960 – Herb Elliott1964 – Dawn Fraser1968 – Ralph Doubell1972 – Raelene Boyle1976 – Douglas Golder and James Irvine1980 – Richard Mitchell and John Sumegi1984 – Dean Woods1988 – Debbie Flintoff–King1992 – Kathy Watt

1996 – The Men’s Coxless Four Rowing Team: Mike McKay, Nicholas Green, James Tomkins, Drew Ginn

2000 – Catherine Freeman2002 – Alisa Camplin2004 – Drew Ginn and James Tomkins2006 – Dale Begg–Smith2008 – Leisel Jones2010 – Lydia Lassila 2012 – Kim Brennan2014 – David Morris 2016 – Kim Brennan and Mack Horton

JULIUS PATCHING SPORTS OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

2007 – Richard Lawysz – Athletics2008 – Jim Sinclair – Wrestling2009 – Geoff Hare OAM – Swimming 2010 – Reg McKay – Rowing2010 – Barry Roycroft – Equestrian2011 – Kevin Wilson – Yachting2011 – Ross Wilson – Yachting

2012 – Bill Bell – Yachting 2013 – Jim Williams – Hockey2013 – Andrew Guerin – Rowing 2014 – Bill Mildenhall – Basketball 2015 – Paul Pascoe – Yachting

Wendy Puller – Diving2016 – Karen O’Callaghan – Cycling Victoria



CONTENTS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PYEONGCHANG 2018 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM

THE VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ALONG WITH THE OLYMPIANS CLUB OF VICTORIA WISH TO ACKNOWLEDGE ALL AUSTRALIAN ATHLETES AND OFFICIALS THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE PYEONGCHANG 2018 OLYMPIC GAMES.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT 04

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT 05

OPERATIONAL REPORTS

KEY RESULT AREA 1 FUNDRAISING 06 KEY RESULT AREA 2 OLYMPIANS 08 KEY RESULT AREA 3 EDUCATION 11 KEY RESULT AREA 4 GOVERNANCE 16 KEY RESULT AREA 5 LEGACY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 16

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 17

VICTORIAN SPORTS DIRECTORY 18

STATE RECOGNISED ORGANISATIONS 20

ASSOCIATED BODIES 20

AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS 21

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

I AM DELIGHTED TO PRESENT THE 106TH REPORT OF THE VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL (VOC) AT ITS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN 2018.

First and foremost, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Australian Olympic Team, led by Chef de Mission Ian Chesterman, on their exceptional performance at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games. Being the second largest Australian Olympic Team at a Winter Games, there were some truly exceptional results as well as inspiring demonstrations of sportsmanship in the toughness of competition.

On behalf of the VOC’s Executive I extend our appreciation to the State Government of Victoria for their ongoing support of the Olympic Movement, especially in funding the A.S.P.I.R.E Leadership Program which will result in 8 programs being delivered between 2017-2019. We look forward to working closely with the State Government as we journey towards Tokyo 2020 and continue to build our Olympic legacy in Victoria.

I would like to acknowledge VOC Vice President, The Honourable Justice William Alstergren QC, who in October was appointed Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and Judge of the Family Court of Australia. The Board and I congratulate Will on this role and wish him every success.

In 2017, Peter Fox AM returned in his capacity as Chair of the Prime Minister’s Olympic Dinner Executive, having taken on the position of Deputy Chair in 2016. We are extremely grateful to Peter for his continued support of this Olympic Year Gala which is the primary

fundraising initiative for the Olympic Team in Victoria raising more than $15M since its inception in 1984.

The Julius Patching Foundation continues to support funding the VOC and I thank Peter Halstead, James Tomkins OAM and my fellow Board member and sub-committee chair Will Alstergren QC for their outstanding guidance and work on the investment portfolio.

The Olympians Club of Victoria (OCV) Committee led by President Leon Wiegard OAM, introduced a new concept to the annual dinner hosting a Gala Cocktail Evening in this non-Games year. It was a successful evening at The Deck at Circa, and we congratulate Leon and his committee on this new initiative. It was also pleasing to have representatives from more than 10 of our State Sporting Associations in attendance. The 2018 format will return to a dinner at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins.

I would like to recognise the members of the 2017 Education Commission, so well led by Luke Soulos since 2007. The VOC and Executive board appreciate his continued support of the Olympic Movement and programs which have developed over this time. As a result of the revised Strategic Plan and Charter, moving forward the VOC will annually call for nominations for the Education Commission from its members, Olympians and stakeholders. The 2018 members will be acknowledged at the AGM.

2017 also saw the organisational reset from a national perspective, detailed in the Executive Director’s report. The VOC Board acknowledge the national approach moving forward and support the AOC in this new direction led by CEO Matt Carroll AM. I would like to thank VOC staff, Warwick Waters and Maria Cabeliza, for their continued support during this transition, who seamlessly continued in their roles, supporting the Board to ensure our programs are delivered at a high quality and professional standards are carried across all areas of the organisation.

Finally, I thank the Australian Olympic Committee for their ongoing support of the VOC and our Executive. Special thanks to our members, stakeholders, volunteers and Victorian Olympians and Officials for their commitment to the Olympic Movement and the activities and programs delivered by the Victorian Olympic Council in 2017.

David and Rebecca Wansbrough with VOC Patron in Chief, Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC

David Wansbrough OAM President


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

AFTER VERY POSITIVE FEEDBACK IN REGARD TO HOW WE PRESENT THE 105TH ANNUAL REPORT WE HAVE ONCE AGAIN DELIVERED THE FULL REPORT ONLINE WITH A WALL PLANNER SUMMARY BEING PRESENTED TO OUR CONSTITUENTS.

I would like to acknowledge the outstanding contribution all VOC Board members make, each in their own way to enable the VOC to deliver events and services to a very high standard. I welcome our new board members Linley Frame, Ramone Copper, Mark Turnbull OAM and Stephanie Moorhouse. A special thanks to David Wansbrough OAM who formally became President after fulfilling an acting role in 2016. David’s professional manner and passion for the Olympic movement continues to encourage and guide the VOC in a true partnership between directors and staff to ensure we continue to strive for excellence in all our activities.

A start to any new Olympic quad is a time to reflect and review our operations, and 2017 has seen many changes at both the Australian Olympic Committee and the Victorian Olympic Council. Post the Organisational reset undertaken by Matt Carroll AM, the VOC along with all State Olympic Councils have started to work in a greater aligned national model designed to maximise effort and outcomes for all our stakeholders.

The VOC Board recognise the ongoing contribution of the Australian Olympic Committee and the direct support from Matt Carroll AM and particularly James Edwards who has worked tirelessly to deliver an aligned vision and more importantly aligned outcomes. From later 2017, we have implemented some major changes that will see some Organisational changes, the two major changes see Maria Cabeliza stepping into a State Manager role, which will see Maria use her 10 years of experience at the VOC to manage the day to day activities. I now move into a National role overseeing the National Fundraising program, but will still be here in Victoria supporting Maria and the Board as required.

I personally would like to acknowledge AOC CEO, Matt Carroll AM, Matt over the past 12 months has provided exceptional support, guidance, strong direction and purpose which has seen some very difficult times over this period post Rio.

2017 saw a big change for the Olympians Club of Victoria as we changed from our traditional dinner to a new Cocktail format for our annual event. We were blessed with a warm evening and it was delightful to be out on The Deck in St Kilda mingling with many new faces. It was also a great pleasure to have Ian Chesterman, Chef de Mission for the PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games 2018 provide some insight on who to watch. The ever-green President Leon Wiegard OAM, also continued to provide his unparalleled energy and commitment to the Olympians Club as demonstrated by his performance on the night.

In closing I would like to acknowledge all the volunteers and Olympians that have worked with us across the range of activities in 2017 and I can truly say that the reason why the VOC continues to go from strength to strength is largely due to your passion and commitment.

Left: Warwick Waters, School Sport Victoria Strategic Manager Nick Mooney,

Member for Narre Warren South and Parliamentary Secretary for Education

Judith Graley MP and three-time Swimming Silver and

Dual Bronze Medallist Nicole Livingstone OAM at the Pierre

de Coubertin Awards.

Warwick WatersExecutive Director


THE PRIME MINISTER’S 10TH OLYMPIC DINNER —

Saturday 27 June, 2020Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

I am honoured to once again Chair the Prime Minister’s Olympic Dinner (PMOD) Executive as we journey towards Tokyo 2020. The Victorian Olympic Council have once again assembled a fantastic Executive Team (listed below) to ensure the success of the 10th Prime Minister’s Olympic Dinner on 27th June 2020.

The PMOD is the only event of its type in Australia and sees the Prime Minister joining the Premier of Victoria and Governor of Victoria along with 1,400 plus guests including many of the greatest names in Australian Olympic history. The event has become a proud demonstration of both corporate and community commitment, recognising and supporting those who will represent Australia as members of the Tokyo 2020 Australian Olympic Team.

In what has become a traditional Olympic year gala event, the 2020 PMOD is the tenth in a series which started with the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games and has been held every four years since.

The dinner is endorsed by the Australian Olympic Committee and the Victorian Government and aims to raise $2.5M for the Tokyo Team, having raised excess of $15M for the Australian Olympic Team since its inception.

The Victorian Olympic Council, Australian Olympic Committee and our athletes are proud of this prestigious function which marks the final countdown for Australia’s Olympic Team on its exciting journey to the Opening Ceremony of the Games of the 32nd Olympiad in Tokyo on 24 July 2020.

OPERATIONAL REPORTS KEY RESULT AREA 1 – FUNDRAISING

Peter Fox AMChairman,

PMOD Executive Committee

CHAIRMANPeter Fox AMExecutive Chairman, Linfox

DEPUTY CHAIRMANDavid Thodey AOChair, CSIRO & Job NSW

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEAlan Joyce ACManaging Director and Group CEO, Qantas Airways Limited

Christine Holgate Chief Executive, Australia Post

David Wansbrough OAMPresident, Victorian Olympic Council and Hockey Seoul 1988, Barcelona 1992 Silver Medallist

Peter Lew BrandBank Group of Companies

Ross Stevenson Australian Radio Presenter, Radio 3AW Melbourne

Warwick WatersExecutive Director, Victorian Olympic Council National Fundraising Manager, Australian Olympic Committee

Alison WatkinsGroup Managing Director, Coca-Cola Amatil

David Evans Executive Chairman, Evans & Partners

Luke SayersChief Executive Officer, PricewaterhouseCoopers

Raphael Geminder Non-Executive Chairman, Pact Group

Shayne Elliott Chief Executive Officer, ANZ

COMMITTEE SECRETARY Maria Cabeliza State Manager, Victorian Olympic Council

EVENT PRODUCERPeter Jones Managing Director, Peter Jones Special Events

2020 PMOD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

FORMER CHAIRMEN OF THE PRIME MINISTER’S OLYMPIC DINNERFOUNDING CHAIRMAN, SIR DONALD TRESCOWTHICK AC KBE

Los Angeles 1984 Sir Donald Trescowthick AC KBESeoul 1988 Sir Donald Trescowthick AC KBEBarcelona 1992 Peter Clemenger AMAtlanta 1996 Peter Bartels AOSydney 2000 Sir Donald Trescowthick AC KBEAthens 2004 Max Beck AMBeijing 2008 Max Beck AMLondon 2012 Peter Fox AMRio 2016 David Thodey AOTokyo 2020 Peter Fox AM

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OPERATIONAL REPORTS KEY RESULT AREA 2 – OLYMPIANS

OLYMPIANS CLUB OF VICTORIA 2017 GALA COCKTAIL EVENING

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Wednesday 22 November, 2017The Deck at Circa

In 2017, the Committee agreed to implement what we hope will become a new tradition. On non-Olympic years we will hold a Gala Cocktail Evening and our Gala Dinner in Olympic Summer and Winter years. These functions will still be held in November on or around the anniversary of the Opening Ceremony of the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games as per our long-standing tradition.

We also hope this allows more of our Alumni and guests to attend as there is no need to arrange a table of 10, just come along with your guest, or even better get your team mates together and reconnect or establish new friends within the Olympic family.

The inaugural Gala Cocktail Evening was an opportunity for Olympians to unite, acknowledge their achievements and wish our 2018 Olympic Winter Team every success in PyeongChang; with 2018 Australian Olympic Winter Team Chef de Mission, Ian Chesterman on hand to give an update of the Team as we journey towards the Games.

Olympians from as far back as 1952, right up to the newest Olympians mixed and mingled in perfect weather on the night while overlooking Port Phillip Bay from The Deck at Circa, and we were pleased to welcome several members of the AOC Executive and the newly appointed AOC CEO, Matt Carroll AM.

The OCV Committee would like to acknowledge our Community Partners:

– Involve Group– Sports Accounting Australia

Event suppliers in:

– 2XU– Ego QV– HamperWorld– Hoyt’s– Mitchelton Wines– The Prince Hotel– Tilnak Photographic fine art & education– Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School

Special thanks also to the following Sporting Associations, their continued support allows Olympians the opportunity to attend this annual sporting celebration at a very affordable cost. We look forward to continue these relationships at future events.

– Badminton Victoria– Basketball Victoria– Gymnastics Victoria– Handball Victoria– Tennis Victoria– Olympic Winter Institute of Australia

Finally, I would like to also acknowledge our volunteers for their support in the lead up and on the night of the event, as well as the OCV Committee, particularly Treasurer Peter Doak OAM for ensuring our accounts are kept in order, and to the Victorian Olympic Council team in helping the club deliver an outstanding event each year. We look forward to you joining us on Friday 16 November 2018 for our annual Gala event, returning to the Olympic year format at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins.

Leon Wiegard OAM President

Olympians Club of Victoria and Australia

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OLYMPIANS CLUB OF VICTORIA COMMITTEE

HONORARY LIFE PATRONJulius L Patching AO OBE (Dec’d)

PRESIDENTLeon Wiegard OAM1964, 1972 Water Polo – Men’s

TREASURERPeter Doak OAM1964 Swimming Bronze Medallist

SECRETARYWarwick WatersVOC Executive Director

VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCILMaria Cabeliza State Manager

COMMITTEE MEMBERSStuart Carruthers1996 Hockey Bronze Medallist

Margot Foster AM1984 Rowing Bronze Medallist

Mike McKay OAM1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004 Rowing Dual Gold, Silver and Bronze Medallist

Anabelle Smith (Elected April 2017)Diving – 2012, 2016 Bronze

David Culbert (Resigned April 2017)1988, 1992 Athletics

Adrian Costa1992, 1994, 1998, 2002 Freestyle Skiing

Belinda Hocking (Elected April 2017)Swimming – 2008, 2012, 2016

Stephanie Moorhouse2004 Gymnastics

Mark Turnbull OAM2000 Sailing Gold Medallist

Shirley Harris OAM (Resigned April 2017)Official 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992

OCV President Leon Wiegard OAM and 2018 Chef de Mission Ian Chesterman

Olympians Anabelle Smith and Dean Pullar

Olympians Belinda Hocking, Catherine Skinner OAM and Monette Russo at the Gala Cocktail Evening


OLYMPIANS IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON

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Wednesday 9 August, 2017Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

In 2017, the VOC hosted it’s second Olympians in Business luncheon. The event saw 23 Olympians from 14 Summer & Winter Olympiads represented. It was an opportunity for fellow Olympians from a variety of industries and business sectors to connect and network around the one common element of being an Olympian. Olympic Gold Medallist and Australian Olympic Committee Athlete’s Commission Chair, Steve Hooker OAM led discussions on the AOC’s Athlete Transition and Mentor program. Guests also heard from Olympic Gold and Bronze medallist Alisa Camplin OAM, who gave an update on the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. The VOC looks forward to hosting two further Olympians in Business sessions in 2018, contact the VOC for more details.

WOMEN’S OLYMPIC NETWORK LAUNCH

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Wednesday 27 September, 2017Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

The Victorian Olympic Council was thrilled to introduce the Women’s Olympic Network (WON) in 2017. The goal of “WON” is to reconnect female athletes who had retired or were about to retire and had little or no connection with the Olympic Movement; to provide a social connection to like-minded athletes, an environment where they can talk about retirement and life after sport.

The VOC established a working party of Olympic Ambassadors to drive this initiative and the network was launched in style with a high tea at the Sofitel. Special thanks to the following female Olympians who took this challenge on board to assist in growing and supporting this network:

– Caroline Anderson – Taekwondo 2004– Sarah Blanck –Sailing 2004, 2008– Katie Foulkes – Rowing 2000, 2004– Belinda Hocking – Swimming 2008, 2012, 2016– Rayoni Nelson – Badminton 2000– Steph Moorhouse – Gymnastics 2004– Anabelle Smith – Diving 2012, 2016 Bronze

OPERATIONAL REPORTS KEY RESULT AREA 2 – OLYMPIANS


OPERATIONAL REPORTS KEY RESULT AREA 3 – EDUCATION

CONNECT OLYMPIANS WITH THE COMMUNITY VIA A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

The purpose of the Education Commission is to assist the VOC in fulfilling its responsibilities in delivering world-class Olympic education programs. Membership is based on key organisations in the education and sports sectors that contribute to VOC programs as well as assist in the delivery of the Pierre de Coubertin Awards and Olympic Academy.

COMMISSION CHAIRMANLuke Soulos Executive Officer, The Associated Public Schools of Victoria (APS Sport) COMMISSION MEMBERSAustralian Council for Health Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER)Dr Bernie Holland Professional Learning Manager, ACHPER Department of Education and Training (DET)Jude Maguire Chief Executive Officer, School Sport Victoria OlympiansErin Walklate (2008 Olympian – Badminton)Kyle Vander-Kuyp (1996, 2000 Olympian – Athletics) Lara Davenport OAM (2008 Olympian – Swimming)Stacy Roiall (2008 Olympian – Shooting)

Primary Education SectorJennifer White Teacher, Toorak Primary School & 2004 Pierre de Coubertin recipient

Secondary Education Sector Sarah Burns Senior Education Improvement Leader, Department of Education and Training

Tertiary Education SectorDr Richard Baka School of Sport & Exercise Science, Manager of International Studies, Victoria University

Victorian Institute of SportRick Wall Marketing and Community Projects Coordinator, VIS

VOC Constituent BodyAndrew Skillern Chief Executive Officer, Hockey Victoria

VOC Executive BoardLinley Frame 1992 Swimming Olympian

Victorian Olympic Council (VOC)Warwick Waters Executive Director, VOCMaria Cabeliza State Manager, VOC

Co-Opted MembersInternational Pierre De Coubertin Youth Forum Attendees:2011 – Nick Parkinson2009 – Jess Bagley and

Ryan Holloway2007 – Kate Thomas

OtherAlan Black


PIERRE DE COUBERTIN AWARDS & OLYMPIC ACADEMY

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Friday June 23, 2017 Melbourne Cricket Ground

On International Olympic Day, 188 Victorian Senior Secondary School students and State Sport Association (SSA) athletes were acknowledged with the prestigious Pierre de Coubertin award.

The annual Awards Ceremony returned to the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a fitting venue with much Olympic history as the home of the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games. The awards are funded by the Department of Education & Training and delivered by the Victorian Olympic Council.

Named after the founder of the Modern Olympic Games, the Pierre de Coubertin Award recognises students who demonstrate academic excellence and sporting prowess whilst exemplifying the Olympic values. Each award recipient must participate in sport and display the Olympic values, in particular, good sportsmanship.

In addition to the awards ceremony an Olympic Academy was held for the students, and an Olympic Forum for Teachers and Sport Administrator’s.

Melbourne’s own Nicole Livingstone OAM Emceed the awards ceremony. Rio Gold Medallist Catherine Skinner OAM was also on hand to present students with their awards.

We were also delighted to have present, representing the Minister for Sport, Judith Graley MP, Member for Narre Warren South and Parliamentary Secretary for Education.

SSA’s were again invited to nominate a recipient for the awards program. Our SSA’s play a huge role in supporting sport in Victoria and we are proud to continue having them involved in this program. We acknowledge the following SSA’s for nominating an award recipient in 2017:

– Baseball Victoria– Cycling Victoria– Diving Victoria– Equestrian Victoria – Victorian Ice Racing Association– Ice Skating Victoria– Karate Victoria– Netball Victoria – Australian Sailing– Softball Victoria– Sport Climbing Victoria– Table Tennis Victoria– Triathlon Victoria

Once more, the VOC was proud to join with Red Dust to present a unique opportunity for SSA’s. Red Dust is a health promotion organisation that delivers innovative programs in partnership with remote communities. The Healthy Living Program encourages Indigenous youth to learn more about health and inspire them to live a healthy lifestyle. Each SSA was invited to nominate their award recipient to attend a Red Dust camp in 2017. The Red Dust Award recipient and program attendee for 2017 was Chloe Di Gemma nominated by Ice Skating Victoria (pictured below).

As part of the Pierre de Coubertin award nomination, each student must submit a literary, artistic or digital media piece to this year’s theme: “Which Rio 2016 Olympic Games moment has had the biggest impact on you?”

The Most Outstanding Digital Media Piece was presented to James Harry from Gleneagles Secondary College, the Most Outstanding Literary piece to Lukas Egger from The Hamilton and Alexandra College, and the

Most Outstanding Artistic Piece to Sierra Danon from Glen Eira College.

Glen Eira College Physical Education and Humanities teacher, Adam Golding notes Sierra as “displaying terrific leadership qualities since her time at the College. She is willing to give up her own time to help coach interschool sports team’s during lunch time and after school. Sierra shows amazing sportsmanship that every student at our school should look up to; encouraging and supporting her opposition, giving her very best when she is pitching in the State Softball Competition or smashing an overhead volley in regional badminton. She epitomises true qualities that the de Coubertin award represents.”

A further 110 School and Sport leaders took part in an Olympic Academy preceding the awards ceremony where students had the opportunity to interact with Olympians, learn about the A.S.P.I.R.E Olympic values, discuss current sport and health topics, as well as visit the National Sports Museum.



OLYMPIANS IN ATTENDANCE

Linley Frame Barcelona 1992 Swimming Belinda Hocking Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016 SwimmingNicole Livingstone OAM Seoul 1988, Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996 Swimming Silver and Dual Bronze MedallistJeff Riseley Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016 AthleticsPam Ryan AM MBE Tokyo 1964, Mexico 1968, Munich 1972 Athletics Silver and Bronze MedallistCatherine Skinner OAM Rio 2016 Shooting Gold MedallistTrevor Vincent OAM Tokyo 1964 AthleticsErin Walklate Beijing 2008 Badminton (VOC Education Commission Member and former Pierre de Coubertin Award Recipient)

TEACHER AND SPORT ADMINISTRATOR’S OLYMPIC FORUM

Further to the Pierre de Coubertin Awards and Academy, for the first time in 2017, the VOC offered the opportunity for Teachers and State Sporting Association Administrators to attend a free Olympic Forum which was delivered concurrently with the Student’s Academy at the MCG. We were overwhelmed with the response which included:

– 53 Secondary School Representatives – 11 State Sporting Representatives– 3 Regional Sport Assemblies and Academies

The Forum was an opportunity to meet with like-minded educators and sport administrators as well as network with key stakeholders. We would like to thank our key stakeholders for their commitment in being a part of this inaugural Forum:

– ACHPER– the MCG and National Sports Museum– Red Dust– School Sport Victoria– VicHealth– the Victorian Institute of Sport– and Olympic legend, Steve Moneghetti AM.

Finally, the VOC would like to acknowledge our awards presentation partner in the Department of Education and Training. The program’s success and continual growth is evident through their involvement and ongoing financial contribution of the Pierre de Coubertin Awards and Olympic Academy.

Luke Soulos Chairman



A.S.P.I.R.E. LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

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Tuesday 14 November, 2017Bendigo Stadium

With the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in the foresight, 300 grade 5 and 6 students from the Bendigo region participated in a once in a lifetime opportunity, being coached by Olympians.

The A.S.P.I.R.E. Leadership Program is funded by Sport and Recreation Victoria and delivered by the Victorian Olympic Council. The program aims to connect regional communities with Olympians, increase participation in sport and promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle through values in sport. Eight sessions will be delivered between 2017 – 2019.

The program was launched at Bendigo Stadium, with 10 local schools taking part in the day:

– Bendigo Violet St Primary School,– California Gully Primary School, – Creek St Christian College,– Eaglehawk Primary School,– Eppalock Primary School,– Epsom Primary School,– Girton Grammar School,– Huntly Primary School,– Maiden Gully Primary School, and – St Peter’s North Primary School.

Using their personal experiences, Olympians share messages related to the A.S.P.I.R.E. Australian Olympic Team values, noting how these values can be transferred to everyday life. Students not only have the opportunity to interact with Olympians but also hear insights from their Games experiences; with local club representatives, coaches and elite athletes on hand to also share their stories and the positive impact sport has had in their life.


Anabelle Smith Diving - London 2012 and Rio 2016 Bronze Medallist Chris Burns Volleyball - Australian Beach Volleyball Tour Main Draw player for 10+years, Victorian Beach Volleyball State ChampionEliza Karley Hynes Volleyball - Australian representative, now Collingwood AFLW playerJosip Skoko Football - Sydney 2000Linden Hall Athletics - Rio 2016Melissa Tapper Table Tennis - London 2012, Rio 2016Michelle Brogan Basketball - Atlanta 1996 Bronze, Sydney 2000 Silver MedallistRay Borner AM Basketball - Los Angeles 1984, Seoul 1988, Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996Russell Lavale Table Tennis - Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004Sean Wroe Athletics - Beijing 2008Tamsin Hinchley Volleyball - Sydney 2000 (indoor), Beijing 2008, London 2012 (beach)Tal Karp Football - Athens 2004

The Victorian Olympic Council would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the following local clubs as well as Sports Focus and the Bendigo Academy of Sport for their incredible support:

– South Bendigo Athletics Club– Bendigo Basketball Association– Bendigo City Football Club – Bendigo Table Tennis Association

– Bendigo Volleyball Association


PIERRE DE COUBERTIN AWARDS & OLYMPIC ACADEMY

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Tuesday 14 November, 2017Bendigo Stadium

With the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in the foresight, 300 grade 5 and 6 students from the Bendigo region participated in a once in a lifetime opportunity, being coached by Olympians.

The A.S.P.I.R.E. Leadership Program is funded by Sport and Recreation Victoria and delivered by the Victorian Olympic Council. The program aims to connect regional communities with Olympians, increase participation in sport and promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle through values in sport. Eight sessions will be delivered between 2017 – 2019.

The program was launched at Bendigo Stadium, with 10 local schools taking part in the day:

– Bendigo Violet St Primary School,– California Gully Primary School, – Creek St Christian College,– Eaglehawk Primary School,– Eppalock Primary School,– Epsom Primary School,– Girton Grammar School,– Huntly Primary School,– Maiden Gully Primary School, and – St Peter’s North Primary School.

Using their personal experiences, Olympians share messages related to the A.S.P.I.R.E. Australian Olympic Team values, noting how these values can be transferred to everyday life. Students not only have the opportunity to interact with Olympians but also hear insights from their Games experiences; with local club representatives, coaches and elite athletes on hand to also share their stories and the positive impact sport has had in their life.


Anabelle Smith Diving - London 2012 and Rio 2016 Bronze Medallist Chris Burns Volleyball - Australian Beach Volleyball Tour Main Draw player for 10+years, Victorian Beach Volleyball State ChampionEliza Karley Hynes Volleyball - Australian representative, now Collingwood AFLW playerJosip Skoko Football - Sydney 2000Linden Hall Athletics - Rio 2016Melissa Tapper Table Tennis - London 2012, Rio 2016Michelle Brogan Basketball - Atlanta 1996 Bronze, Sydney 2000 Silver MedallistRay Borner AM Basketball - Los Angeles 1984, Seoul 1988, Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996Russell Lavale Table Tennis - Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004Sean Wroe Athletics - Beijing 2008Tamsin Hinchley Volleyball - Sydney 2000 (indoor), Beijing 2008, London 2012 (beach)Tal Karp Football - Athens 2004

The Victorian Olympic Council would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the following local clubs as well as Sports Focus and the Bendigo Academy of Sport for their incredible support:

– South Bendigo Athletics Club– Bendigo Basketball Association– Bendigo City Football Club – Bendigo Table Tennis Association

– Bendigo Volleyball Association

Following the VOC 2017 AGM, the VOC Executive endorsed the 2017-2020 Strategic Plan which included a review of the Education Commission Charter. As a result of the revised Strategic Plan and Charter, the VOC will annually call for nominations from its members, stakeholders and Olympians to be part of the Education Commission.

The VOC extends its sincere appreciation to all Olympians, volunteers and members involved in our programs during 2017. We would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge each member of the VOC Education Commission particularly those who have decided not to nominate in 2018.

The VOC Executive and staff value the Education Commission’s remarkable contribution to our programs and appreciates the direction in which you have led the programs with such passion, enthusiasm and commitment for sport and the Olympic movement. We especially would like to acknowledge Chair Luke Soulos, for his 12 years’ service as an Education Commission Member and further 10 years as Chair, your drive and commitment to the commission and all things Olympic has been invaluable. We wish each of you every success with your future endeavors.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IN 2017


Maria Cabeliza State Manager - Victoria

OPERATIONAL REPORTS KEY RESULT AREA 4 – GOVERNANCE

OUR KEY OBJECTIVES ARE TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LEGISLATION, SOUND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND EFFECTIVE REPORTING STRUCTURES.

Sincere thanks are extended to VOC Executive Board Members David Wansbrough OAM (Former Chair JLP Foundation), Will Alstergren QC (Chair JLP Foundation), Peter Halsted and James Tomkins OAM for providing ongoing expertise and advice as members of the Julius Patching Investment Sub-committee.

The VOC would like to acknowledge Tony Cefai from Cefai & Associates who provided services covering the administration and everyday management including the BAS as well as assisting the audit process of the Julius Patching Foundation.

Finally, we appreciate the AOC’s ongoing support providing day-to-day financial services for the VOC. The VOC are pleased to provide the audited statement of comprehensive income for the year ending December 31, 2017 as an appendix to the agenda for the 106th Annual General Meeting.

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OPERATIONAL REPORTS KEY RESULT AREA 5 – LEGACY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

OUR STAKEHOLDERS ARE RECOGNISED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING AWARDS. REFER TO PAGE 2 FOR A FULL LIST OF AWARD RECIPIENTS.

LIFE MEMBERSLife Membership of the Council may be conferred by Special Majority on the recommendation of the Executive upon any person who has for a period of not less ten years rendered outstanding service to the Council, Olympic Movement and sport.

ORDER OF MERIT RECIPIENTThe Order of Merit may be conferred upon any person who, in the opinion of the Executive, has achieved remarkable merit in the sporting world, either through personal achievement or contribution to the development of sport.

WILFRID KENT HUGHES AWARDSir Wilfrid Kent Hughes, KGE, MVO, DSC, MC, ED, 1885-1970, will be remembered as Chairman of the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games Organising Committee, for his great love of sport and for his contribution to the Victorian and Australian Olympic Movement. He was without doubt a great Australian, a soldier, an Olympian, a statesman and a true administrator.

To perpetuate his outstanding contribution, the VOC selects the most outstanding performance by a Victorian Olympian at each Olympic Games to receive the Wilfrid Kent Hughes Award.

A perpetual plaque on permanent display in the foyer of the VOC office is etched with the recipient’s name and a replica plaque is awarded to the recipient.

JULIUS PATCHING SPORTS OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR AWARDThis award is in recognition of the unprecedented and tireless contribution of Julius L. Patching to the VOC and the Olympic community. Judy was a voluntary official from 1947 until his death in 2009. This award recognises the outstanding contribution that officials make to the fabric of the Olympic sporting community in Victoria. One nomination per State Sporting Association is accepted for consideration each year. This award is presented annually at the AGM by Colin and Bruce, sons of the late Judy Patching.

OPERATIONAL REPORTS KEY RESULT AREA 5 – LEGACY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT


VOC President David Wansbrough OAM presenting Mack Horton OAM with the Wilfrid Kent Hughes Award.

Son of Judy Patching, Colin presents Karen O’Callaghan with the 2016 JLP Sports Official of the Year Award.

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VOC ANNUAL REPORT 2017 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

THE VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL THANKS THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

– Australia Post– Australian Olympic Committee and Staff – Cefai & Associates – Corrs Westgarth Chambers– Ernst & Young – Federal Government – Getty Images– Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust– Melbourne Cricket Club – Melbourne Cricket Ground Trust – National Sports Museum – Olympians Club of Victoria– State Government of Victoria – State Sporting Associations – Tim Suke– Victorian Olympians– World Olympic Association INVESTMENT SUB-COMMITTEE– David Wansbrough OAM – James Tomkins OAM– Peter Halsted– Will Alstergren QC

JULIUS PATCHING FOUNDATION – Tony Cefai OUR WONDERFUL BAND OF VOLUNTEERS– Alex a’Beckett– Devin Bhatia– Geoff Duggan – Ivan Gaal– Jeannette Duggan – Maria Eduarda França Borges – Rhonda Browne – Wendy Grant

VOC INTERNSFor her invaluable assistance in the preparation and delivery of our education programs: – Anabelle Smith (Diving 2012, 2016 Bronze Medallist)


VICTORIAN SPORTS DIRECTORY – CONSTITUENT BODIES

ARCHERY VICTORIAwww.archeryvic.org.au President: Guenter LichtSecretary: Irene Norman

ATHLETICS VICTORIAwww.athsvic.org.au President: Heather RidleyChief Executive Officer: Glenn Turnor

BADMINTON VICTORIAwww.badmintonvic.com.au President: Rochelle LiyanageState Director: Craig Haydock

BASEBALL VICTORIAwww.baseballvictoria.com.auPresident: Myles ForemanChief Executive Officer: Justin Huber

BASKETBALL VICTORIA www.basketballvictoria.com.auPresident: Mike BainbridgeChief Executive Officer: Nick Honey

AUSTRALIAN BIATHLON ASSOCIATION www.biathlon.asn.auPresident: Dr Grant Flanagan Executive Officer: John Mahon

BOXING VICTORIA INCwww.boxingvic.org.au President: David CuttingSecretary: Ray Adams

CANOEING VICTORIAwww.vic.canoe.org.au President: Paul GrantExecutive Officer: Mark Heggie

VICTORIAN CURLING ASSOCIATIONwww.curlingvictoria.org.auPresident: Gerald Chick Secretary: Ian Gagnon

CYCLING VICTORIAwww.vic.cycling.org.auPresident: Lisa ByrneChief Executive Officer: Paul Jane

DIVING VICTORIAwww.divingvictoria.com.au President: Fiona CarterChief Executive Officer: Derek O’Leary

EQUESTRIAN VICTORIAwww.vic.equestrian.org.au Chair: Peter DunneChief Executive Officer: Matthew Brown

FENCING VICTORIAwww.fencingvictoria.org President: Geoff Webber Secretary: Simon Hamm

FOOTBALL FEDERATION VICTORIAwww.ffv.org.auPresident: Kimon TaliadorosChief Executive Officer: Vacant

GOLF VICTORIAwww.golfvic.org.auPresident: Stephen Spargo AMChief Executive Officer: Simon Brookhouse

GYMNASTICS VICTORIA INCwww.gymnasticsvictoria.org.auChair: Michael O’NeilChief Executive Officer: Jamie Parsons

HANDBALL VICwww.handballvic.org.auPresident: Kirsten Lange Secretary: Axel Fägerhall

HOCKEY VICTORIAwww.hockeyvictoria.org.au Chairman: Robert DaltonChief Executive Officer: Andrew Skillern

ICE HOCKEY VICTORIAwww.ihv.com.auPresident: Gordon StewartSecretary: Paul Rice

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VICTORIAN SPORTS DIRECTORY – CONSTITUENT BODIES

VICTORIAN ICE RACING ASSOCIATIONwww.vira.org.auPresident: Ken Stewart Secretary: Melina Solin

ICE SKATING VICTORIAwww.iceskatingvictoria.org.au President: Wendy Meik Secretary: Lexi Wooderson

JUDO VICTORIAwww.judovictoria.com.au President: Doug Noak Secretary: Rodney Cox

KARATE VICTORIAkaratevictoria.com.auPresident: John FrazzattoSecretary: Maria Alexiadis

MODERN PENTATHLON VICTORIAwww.pentathlon.org.auPresident: Jeremy Thompson Executive Officer: Ernie Fontaine

ROWING VICTORIAwww.rowingvictoria.asn.auPresident: Joseph JoyceChief Executive Officer: Nick Gall

VICTORIAN RUGBY UNION INC.www.rugbyvic.com.auPresident: Tim North QCChief Executive Officer: Chris Evans

SKATE AUSTRALIA VICTORIA www.savictoria.org.auInline Hockey Chairperson: Dwayne PereiraArtistic Skating President: Jodie NelsonSpeed Skating Chairperson: Joanna Birdseye

SOFTBALL VICTORIAwww.victoria.softball.org.auPresident: Jenny Holliday AMChief Executive Officer: Nick Frayne

SPORT CLIMBING VICTORIA www.sportclimbingvictoria.com.auPresident: Philip GoebelSecretary: Denise Wootteen

SURFING VICTORIA www.surfingaustralia.com/states/vicChief Executive Officer: Adam Robertson

SWIMMING VICTORIAwww.vic.swimming.org.auPresident: Courtney FordChief Executive Officer: Jason Hellwig

TABLE TENNIS VICTORIAwww.tabletennisvic.org.au Chair: Brett SonnetChief Executive Officer: Denise Makaling

AUSTRALIAN TAEKWONDO – VICTORIAChair: Barry AkehurstSecretary: David Burns

TENNIS VICTORIAwww.tennis.com.au/vic President: Gary ClarkChief Executive Officer: Matthew Kennedy

TRIATHLON VICTORIAwww.triathlon.org.au President: John BarkerExecutive Director: Grant Cosgriff

VOLLEYBALL VICTORIAwww.volleyballvictoria.com.au President: The Hon Stephen Conroy General Manager: Geoff Rietschel

WATER POLO VICTORIAwww.vicwaterpolo.com.au President: Richard PhillipsExecutive Officer: Sally Jones

VICTORIAN WEIGHTLIFTING ASSOCIATION INC.www.vicweightlifting.com President: Tim Fry Acting Operations Manager: Chris Dudley

VICTORIAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION INC.www.vic.wrestling.com.au President: Sam Parker Secretary: Brian Hodgson

AUSTRALIAN SAILING websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-10099-0-0-0 President: Cherry BirchRegional Manager VIC: Gavin Wall


STATE RECOGNISED ORGANISATIONS

ASSOCIATED BODIES

NETBALL VICTORIAwww.netballvic.com.auPresident: Jenny Sanchez Chief Executive Officer: Rosie King

SQUASH & RACQUETBALL VICTORIA www.squashvic.com.auPresident: Nicci Rossouw Executive Director: Fiona Young

TENPIN BOWLING VICTORIAwww.victenpins.com.auPresident: Graham Pearson Secretary: Denece Jones

ACHPER – VICTORIAN BRANCHwww.achper.vic.edu.auPresident: Trevor RobertsonChief Executive Officer: Hilary Shelton

THE CARBINE CLUB INC – VICTORIA thecarbineclub.orgSecretary: Graham Halbish

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & TRAINING -SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA www.ssv.vic.edu.auPresident: Sarah BurnsChief Executive Officer: Jude Maguire

MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB - NATIONAL SPORTS MUSEUMwww.mcc.org.au/whats-on/national-sports-museum General Manager, Membership & Heritage, MCC: Scott Butler

OLYMPIANS CLUB OF VICTORIAcorporate.olympics.com.au/soc/vic/olympians-club-of-victoria President: Leon Wiegard OAMTreasurer: Peter Doak OAM

OLYMPIC WINTER INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIAwww.owia.org Chairman: Geoffrey J Henke AO Chief Executive Officer: Geoff Lipshut

SPORTS MEDICINE AUSTRALIA – VICTORIAN BRANCHsma.org.au/state-branches/vicChairman: Dr Andrew Jowett

SPORT AND RECREATION VICTORIAsport.vic.gov.au Secretary: Kym Peake

THE SPORT AUSTRALIA HALL OF FAME LTDwww.sahof.org.au Chairman: John Bertrand AM Chief Executive Officer: Tania Sullivan

VICHEALTHwww.vichealth.vic.gov.auChair: Fiona McCormackChief Executive Officer: Jerril Rechter

VICSPORTvicsport.com.auChairman: Ron GauciInterim Chief Executive Officer: Michael Sholly

VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORTwww.vis.org.au Chair: Nicole Livingstone OAMChief Executive Officer: Anne Marie Harrison

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