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WATER POLO QUEENSLANDINCORPORATED ANNUAL REPORT2016/17

CORPORATE

Office Bearers 4

Honour Roll 5

President’s Report 9

Chief Executive Officer’s Report 10

Participation & Pathways Report 12

STATISTICS & RESULTS

2016/17 Statistics 16

National Championships 19

State Championships 21

2016/17 Australian & International Representation 23

FINANCIAL REPORT 24

Committee’s Report 28

Statement of Comprehensive Income 29

Statement of Financial Position 30

State of Cash Flow 31

Notes of the Financial Position 32

Statement by Members of the Committee 38

Independent Audit Report 39

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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HONORARY OFFICERS

Board of DirectorsSharyn Tucker (President)Lou Scarpato (Secretary)Paula Shannon (Finance Director – appointed September 2016)Michael Williams (Finance Director – resigned August 2016)Paul Coolican (Country Associations Director)Stephen Porter (Marketing Director) Bjorn Galjaardt (Athletic Development Director)Angela Szonyi (Competitions Officer)

OFFICE BEARERS 2016/17 HONOUR ROLL

Chief Executive OfficerRobert Donaghue

Head of Participation & PathwaysMel Rippon

Development Officer – SEQBronwen Knox

Development Officer – NQAndrea Johnstone

Competitions, Events & Club Services CoordinatorIsabella Andersson

Administration OfficerPam McGarrigle

Marketing & CommunicationsCoordinatorAnica Bussell

Water Polo Queensland Office

Queensland Academy of SportHigh-Performance ManagerAleksandr Osadchuk

Head Coach – Women’s Water Polo ProgramArjan Vos / VACANT

Head Coach – Men’s Water Polo ProgramDmitry Gorshkov

LIFE MEMBERS

1972 Mr N.M.Cooke LLB1975 Dr J. Van Opdenbosch1976 Mr R.W. Parton 1981 Mr R.J. Wiles* 1983 Mr S.J. Cluett1989 Ms B. Parker 2005 Mr J Birch2007 Ms L Lister**deceased

HALL OF FAME 2005 Debbie Cummins2006 Anthony (Tony) West2006 Kate Swete-Kelly2006 Julian Muspratt2007 Russell Sherwell2008 Amanda Leeson-Smith2008 Carol Hudson2008 Jacqui (Thomas) Giles2009 Jack Lusic2009 Debbie Powell2013 Janet Rayner2013 Sandy Mills2013 Toby Jenkins2013 Sharyn (Gist) Arnold

2013 Aleks Osadchuk2013 Gus Wiles

AUSTRALIAN REPRESENTATIVES

AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S TEAM

1976 – 1981 Paul Gair – Coach1976 – 1981 Debbie Hand ley-Cummins1976 – 1980 Carol Hudson 1976 – 1980 Debbie Larkin1976 – 1977 Sue Raeburn1977 Kathy Beer1977 Denise Lee Long1977 Vicki McKain 1978 Julie Lutvey1980 – 1989 Jacqui Thomas1981 – 1991 Amanda Leeson1981 – 1983 Sue Gordon1981 – 1983 Jackie Thomas1981 Julie Antonieff1982 – 1986 Katie McAdam1982 – 1986 Sandy Mills1982 – 1988 Janet Rayner1983 – 1985 Natalie Greig


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1985 – 1993 Sharyn Gist1987 – 1991 Kylie Williams1987 Linda Dick1989 Jackie (Thomas) Giles1989 Fiona Jamieson1992 – 1993 Kristina Smith1992 – 2004 Bronwyn Mayer (Smith)1994 – 2004 Naomi Castle1995 – 2000 Gail Miller1997 – 2003 Melissa (Mills) Byram1999 – 2002 Tanya Keogh1999 – 2008 Nikita Cuffe2000 – 2002 Julia Flaskas2000 – 2012 Melissa Rippon2002 Jodie (Taylor) Watson2002 Kara Dimitrijevic2002 Rebecca Witham2002 – 2004 Jodie Stuhmcke2002 – 2008 Amy Hetzel2002 – 2012 Kate Gynther2003 – 2012 Alicia McCormack2005 - Bronwen Knox2005 – 2008 Suzie Fraser2005 – 2012 Jane Moran2005 – 2014 Sophie Smith2005 Helen Smith2006 – 2009 Sarah Mills2008 – 2016 Kelsey Wakefield

2009 Kate Miller2010 – 2013 Nanda Stoltz2010 - Ashleigh Southern2013 – 2015 Bronte Colenso2013 – Elle Armit2013 – 2014 Olivia King2015 - Ellodie Ruffin2017 - Bridget Leeson Smith2017 - Gabriella Palm2017 - Ashleigh Roberts2017 - Tiana Sogaard Andersen2017 - Alice Williams

AUSTRALIAN MEN’S TEAM

1973 – 1975 Tony West1975 – 1979 Ross Langdon1979 Col Ling1979 Bill Brooks1979 Andrew Carrick1979 Phil Howden1978 Jack Lusic1980 – 1986 Julian Muspratt1981 – 1986 Russell Sherwell1982 Adrian Smith1983 – 1985 Peter Bagster1985 – 1986 Mark Grooby1985 – 1986 Brett Dugdale

1989 Bill Brooks2001 – 2004 Toby Jenkins2001 – 2008 Rafael Sterk2003 – 2008 Pietro Figlioli2001 – 2004 Aleks Osadchuk2003 – 2006 Adam Richardson2003 David Will2009 Tom Woodwyck2006 – 2012 Anthony Martin2010 Daniel Streets2006 – 2012 Rob Maitland2007 – 2016 Rhys Howden2008 – 2016 William (Billy) Miller

OLYMPIC GAMES REPRESENTATIVES

1980 Julian Muspratt2000 Rafael Stark2000 Naomi Castle2000 Gail Miller2000 Melissa Mills2004 Pietro Figlioli2004 Toby Jenkins2004 Aleksandr Osadchuk2004 Naomi Castle (c)2004 Nikita Cuffe2004 Kate Gynther2004 Jodie Stuhmcke2008 Pietro Figlioli

2008 Rhys Howden 2008 Robert Maitland2008 Anthony Martin2008 Melissa Rippon (c)2008 Nikita Cuffe2008 Suzie Fraser2008 Kate Gynther2008 Amy Hetzel2008 Bronwen Knox 2012 Rhys Howden2012 Billy Miller2012 Kate Gynther (c)2012 Bronwen Knox2012 Jane Moran 2012 Melissa Rippon 2012 Sophie Smith 2012 Ashleigh Southern2016 Rhys Howden2016 Bronwen Knox (c)2016 Ashleigh Southern2016 Kelsey Wakefield

GOLD MEDALIST

2000 Naomi Castle2000 Gail Miller2000 Melissa Mills


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BRONZE MEDALIST

2008 Melissa Rippon (c)2008 Nikita Cuffe2008 Suzie Fraser2008 Kate Gynther2008 Amy Hetzel2008 Bronwen Knox 2012 Kate Gynther (c)2012 Bronwen Knox2012 Jane Moran 2012 Melissa Rippon 2012 Sophie Smith 2012 Ashleigh Southern

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

On behalf of the Water Polo Queensland(WPQ) Management Committee (Board), I wish

you a warm welcome to the 2016-17 Annual General Meeting and presentation of the

WPQ Annual Report which will give members comprehensive information about the

organisation’s activities and achievements during the reporting year.

From the Board’s perspective, 2016-17 was one where the recommendations of the

governance review continued to be implemented. The year began with the search for a

CEO and, in consultation with Melanie Woosnam (Active8 Sport Solutions), the creation of

a relevant strategic plan for the next funding cycle (2017-2019) and the preparation for the

core business funding application through the Queensland State Government National

Parks, Sport and Racing Department for the next three years (2017-2019).

Robert Donaghue was appointed to the CEO role in August. He came with remarkable

credentials, extensive experience in sport administration and an enthusiasm to drive

the vision of the sport in Queensland to uncharted levels of achievement with team and

representative outcomes, participation and governance. Rob began with WPQ on12th

September 2016 and already has achieved many of his goals of the role including the

development of policies and procedures specifically for Water Polo Queensland.

The application for the NPSR funding was lodged on 15th September and WPQ was among

the many successful sporting organisation applicants announced in November by the

then Treasurer, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister

for Sport, Curtis Pitt. At this time, on behalf of the water polo community of Queensland, I

would like to acknowledge the invaluable and ongoing support and financial contribution

from the Queensland Government to our sport, not only through the State Development

Program but also through the Get Started, Get Playing, Get Going and Get Active programs.

In November 2016, after an extensive operational review in line with the strategic

initiatives of the 2017-2019 Strategic Plan, new roles and responsibilities were created. We

welcomed Bronwen Knox to the role of Development Officer, Anica Bussell to Media and

Communications, Isabella Andersson to Events Coordinator and a little later Mel Rippon

to Development Pathways and Participation. Sadly we said goodbye to Joanna Main and


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Ashleigh McCall but Pam (McGarrigle) stayed on in her Administrator role to help transition

the changes. Regionally, a full time Development Officer, was appointed in Townsville and

Water Polo Queensland now has an office at Sports House there.

In December, a bigger office space became available and so with the new cloud server, lap

tops, accounting system and updated furniture that created “office envy” at Sports House

Milton, WPQ moved to Suite 1.08.

The new year saw the planning, communication and implementation of new programs

- Regional Training Centres (RTC), State Team Program, Sporting Schools Water Polo

Program. The RTC and State Team programs were new concepts that were produced in

consultation with the Athlete Development Director, QAS Coaches and HPM, DO and

Development Pathways Manager. Given the short turn around from planning to delivery

stages, these were very successful undertakings shown by the very positive feedback from

the distributed surveys to all participants. These programs can only improve each year

with longer selection and appointment processes along with more players and coaches

already having shown an interest to be included.

The culmination of the State Team program was a Water Polo Queensland presence at the

Sydney Youth Water Polo Festival. For the first time, all players, coaches, managers and

support staff were given their State Team Uniform at a presentation where Wally Lewis was

the guest speaker – he reflected on how proud he was to wear the Queensland Uniform

and what an honour it is to be selected to represent your state. The “Queenslander,

Queenslander” chant was heard more than once that evening. Another first for this campaign

was the naming of Tour Captains – Mackenzie Grice, Sophie Milliken, Matt Lenarduzzi and

Nick Porter lead by example and showed great sportsmanlike behaviour throughout the

tournament. There were some excellent results in the pool but the best outcome was the

camaraderie and team spirit that developed as all 180 “Team Queensland” members stayed

together, played together and cheered together during the week long festival.

One of the responsibilities of the new CEO role was introduce and create new relationships

with sponsors. As at the end of June 2017, Water Polo Queensland is supported by BLK

(uniforms), Hart Sport (equipment), Grill’d (Great Achievement Team meal vouchers), Sci

Fleet Toyota (motor vehicle), IPG (Printing), DELFINA (Togs), HAPPY BOY (Volunteer of Week

Breakfast Vouchers), Mosaic Hotel (Official Accommodation). We are truly grateful for the

ongoing support of these businesses and look forward to long and mutually beneficial

relationships.

Last year, it was stated that “we are moving into a new and exciting era for water polo in

this state” and while there is still more to be done, I’m sure that what has been achieved

in the last twelve months must make the members feel positive about their participation

in the organisation and look forward to a successful and bright future for the sport in

Queensland. I would like to thank my fellow Board members for their ongoing commitment

and dedication to the vision of making Queensland the “home of water polo in Australia”

whilst portraying the Water Polo Queensland Values.

Sharyn TuckerPresident


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CEO’S REPORTIt gives me great pleasure to present the Annual Report of Water Polo Queensland

Inc. It’s been an exciting year for water polo in Queensland as we strive to become the

home of water polo in Australia.

We are blessed with fantastic facilities and weather in Queensland, which we able to

show off in April during the FINA Men’s World League competition. The Aussie Sharks

hosted China, New Zealand, USA, Kazakhstan and Japan on the Gold Coast. It was

an opportunity for aspiring young athletes and Olympians to get up close with the

athletes and watch international water polo upclose and live.

It’s also been a year of change as we implement the new 2017-19 Strategic Plan. One

of the first changes many of you will have noticed is a refreshed website, a new office

that celebrates our athletes and new WPQ team. We welcome three-time Olympians,

Mel Rippon and Bronwen Knox to the team, who bring invaluable knowledge and

experience to their respective roles. Both athletes are fantastic ambassadors for our

sport and are always a hit with aspiring young athletes during our Come and Try,

Flippa Ball and Sporting Schools programmes.

To grow our sport, we need to take the sport to more communities across the state,

which is why we have a Development Officer based in Townsville are starting to see

the impact that Andrea is having on the region, whether it is a new club at Burdekin,

Sporting Schools programmes in the Far North or assisting clubs with their Come and

Try activities.

We are working hard with our regional associations to support the volunteers,

athletes and officials who make the sport possible. We have conducted referee and

coaching courses in Rockhampton and Mackay, as well as Come and Try programmes

throughout the state. Thanks to Sporting Schools funding, we have been able to

introduce the sport to more schools and children in Queensland.

We had the opportunity to take more than 150 State Team representatives on tour,

which was a mammoth undertaking for all involved. The Sydney Water Polo Youth

Festival was an opportunity for Water Polo Queensland to show off our sponsors, BLK

and Delfina, who supplied all involved with professional, high-quality kit and received

lots of positive comments and feedback.

As we move into the new financial year, we are looking at more opportunities to

host National and International events in Queensland, as well as continuing to grow

awareness and participation.

Robert DonaghueCEO


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PARTICIPATION & PATHWAYS REPORT

SYDNEY WATER POLO YOUTH FESTIVAL REPORTMore than 170 athletes, coaches and support staff travelled to Sydney for

the inaugural Sydney Water Polo Youth Festival, 1-7 July 2017. It was a great

opportunity to take three age divisions away together on a five-day tour, not only

to play against different teams but also to bond with their peers who they may not

usually get the opportunity to meet.

The selection process began with benchmarking sessions that were open to all

athletes. The sessions provided an opportunity for players to be seen by a variety

of coaches and be tested across a range of swimming and water polo specific areas.

The introduction of Regional Training Centres provided another opportunity for

athletes to be seen and push for the selection.

Throughout the process athletes and parents were invited to information sessions

where the process of training, squad selection, team selection and training for

athletes who didn’t make the team were clearly outlined. The sessions provided

parents with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their concerns with the

WPQ team directly.

The selection process including narrowing down squads from those involved in the

RTC program and then finalising the teams after squad training sessions, allowing

athletes further opportunities to shine in front of their coaches. Throughout

the selection process athletes and parents were notified via email, social media

channels, Water Polo Queensland’s website and a specific State Teams portal.

The trip to Sydney was one of the largest tours organised by Water Polo

Queensland and we wanted to establish a fresh culture and pride when playing for

Queensland. Athletes were kitted out with unique State Team kit by BLK, new Delfina

togs and caps, which they were allowed to keep after the tournament.


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Part of creating this new culture was introducing a player induction and cap

presentation ceremony. It was the first time that all athletes were together ahed of

the tour, got their kit and team photos, heard from the Tour Captains and listen to

guest speaker, Wally Lewis, on what it means to play for Queensland.

A highlight of the tour was being able to travel and stay together. The Knox

Grammar facilities kept the athletes together in the lead up to the tournament. Here

they would eat, train and bond together ahead of the Opening Ceremony.

Overall the experience for the athletes was positive and a great opportunity for the

athletes to compete against different teams and countries. All of our Maroon teams

were involved with competitive matches and came away with medals whilst our

White teams showed great potential and promise for the future.

Mel Rippon Head of Participation and Pathways

WOMEN MEN

Junior Invitational

8 Teams 5 TeamsThailand 1st QLD Maroon 1st

QLD Maroon 2nd NSWIS 2nd

NSWIS 3rd NSW Blues 3rd NSW Blues 4th QLD White 4th

NSW Waratahs 5th NSW Waratahs 5th New Zealand 6th

Indonesia 7th

QLD White 8th

16&U Carnival

10 Teams 10 TeamsNSW Blues 1st NSW Blue 1st NSW Platypuses 2nd QLD Maroon 2nd

QLD Maroon 3rd NSW Platypuses 3rd

New Zealand Silver 4th ACT 4th Thailand 5th South Australia 5th NSW Opals 6th Melbourne Collegians 6th QLD White 7th NSW Waratahs 7th NSW Waratahs 8th NSW Opals 8th SYF Barbarians 9th QLD White 9th NSW Country 10th NSW Country 10th

16&U Carnival

10 Teams 10 TeamsNSW Blues 1st NSW Blue 1st

QLD Maroon 2nd NSW Waratahs 2nd

NSW Waratahs 3rd QLD Maroon 3rd

NSW Platypuses 4th South Australia 4th QLD White 5th ACT 5th SYF Barbarians 6th NSW Platypuses 5th Barbarians 7th ACT 7th NSW Opals 8th NSW Opals 8th Victoria 9th Victoria 9th South Australia 10th QLD White 10th


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2016/17 STATISTICS CLUB & ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

Senior Junior Flippa Non-Playing Total

Female Male Female Male Female Male

Member Associations 77 130 385 303 3 7 905

Member Clubs 305 215 2074 474 53 50 38 3207

Total 382 343 2459 77 53 53 45 4112

Event Participant Program Participant School Programs University / Social

1370 3849 6858 390

Coaches Officials

Accredited Non-Accredited Accredited Non-Accredited

237 383 260 313

Affiliated Associations 16/17Seniors Juniors Flippa Non-

PlayingF M F M F MCairns Water Polo 1 1Gold Coast 274 38 84 64 85 1 2Mackay 35 16 12 3 4Rockhampton 250 4 8 146 91 1Sunshine Coast 176 13 14 60 88 1Toowoomba 106 1 1 92 12Townsville 63 5 11 20 23 2 2Sub Total 905 77 130 385 303 3 7

Affiliated Clubs 16/17Seniors Juniors Flippa Non-

PlayingF M F M F MAll Hallows 230 14 212 4Alstonville Junior Water Polo 5 5

Ambrose Treacy College 22 19 3Balls so hard 13 13Bluebottles 13 13Brigidine College 67 67Brisbane Barracudas 375 45 80 141 108 1Brisbane Girls Grammar School 230 22 203 5

Carina Leagues Warriors 308 27 21 187 73Hammers 13 13Loreto College 1 1Mermaids 96 5 89 2Moby Dicks 60 42 18Moreton Bay College 71 68 3Mt St Michaels 143 142 1


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Affiliated Clubs 16/17Seniors Juniors Flippa Non-

PlayingF M F M F MNorth Brisbane Polo Bears 254 29 6 137 76 2 4Queensland Breakers 65 15 13 20 17River City Water Polo 265 22 29 125 89Somerville 128 125 3Souths 29 15 14St Margarets 100 100St Peters 92 85 7St Ritas 119 118 1Stuartholme 104 98 6

Queensland Referees and Officials 148 27 27 64 30

QWPI 256 3 5 93 55 50 50Sub Total 3207 305 213 2074 474 53 50 38

TOTALS 4112 382 343 2459 777 53 53 45

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS

WOMEN MEN

2017 National Water Polo League

12 Teams 12 TeamsBrisbane Barracudas 3rd Brisbane Barracudas 6th Queensland Breakers 4th Queensland Breakers 9th

18&U National Club Championships

14 Teams 18 TeamsNorth Brisbane Polo Bears 4th Sunshine Coast 4th

Sunshine Coast 6th Carina Leagues Warriors 10th Brisbane Barracudas 9th Brisbane Barracudas 15th

16&U National Club Championships

26 Teams 29 TeamsAll Hallows 6th Sunshine Coast 5th

North Brisbane Polo Bears 7th Carina Leagues Warriors 10th Sunshine Coast 8th River City 13th

Brisbane Girls Grammar School 15th Brisbane Barracudas 22nd Queensland Country 23rd Sunshine Coast 28th

Queensland Country 29th

12&U National Festival

6 TeamsMermaids 1st

Australian Secondary Schools Championships

4 Teams 4 TeamsQueensland 2nd Queensland 2nd


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WOMEN MEN

Queensland Country Championships

5 Teams 5 TeamsGold Coast Water Polo - Blue 1st Sunshine Coast 1st

Gold Coast Water Polo - Yellow 2nd Mackay 2nd Sunshine Coast Water Polo 3rd Gold Coast Water Polo 3rd

Mackay Water Polo 4th Rockhampton Water Polo 4th Townsville Water Polo 5th Townsville Water Polo 5th

Queensland Country Championships11 Teams 5 Teams

Barras 1st Warriors 1st

Polo Bears Ice 2nd Sunshine Coast 2nd

Sunshine Coast Blue 3rd Brisbane Barracudas 3rd

All Hallows 4th River City 1 4th

Brisbane Girls Grammar School 5th River City 2 5th

Cudas 6th

Sunshine Coast Gold 7th

Polo Bears Snow 8th

Warriors 9th River City 10th St Peters 11th

State 16 & Under Championships

14 Teams 8 Teams

Polar Bears Ice 1st Sunshine Coast Gold 1st

Barras 2nd Barras 2nd

Sunshine Coast 3rd River City 3rd

All Hallows 4th Warriors 4th

Polar Bears Ice 1st Sunshine Coast Gold 1st

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS State 16 & Under Championships

14 Teams 8 Teams Barras 2nd Barras 2nd

Sunshine Coast 3rd River City 3rd

All Hallows 4th Warriors 4th

Brisbane Girls Grammar School - Blue 5th Sunshine Coast Blue 5th

Stuartholme 6th River City Blue 6th All Hallows Development 7th Cudas 7th

Mermaids 8th Rockhampton 8th Warriors 9th Cudas 10th

Polo Bears Snow 11th Brisbane Girls Grammar School -

White 12th

Moreton Bay College 13th River City Water Polo 14th

State 14 & Under Championships

14 Teams 6 TeamsAll Hallows 1st Barras 1st

Stuartholme 2nd Sunshine Coast Blue 2nd

Mermaids 3rd River City 1 3rd

Sunshine Coast Blue 4th Cudas 4th Brisbane Girls Grammar School –

Blue 5th Ambrose Treacy College 5th Brisbane Girls Grammar School –

White 6th Sunshine Coast Blue 6th

North Brisbane Polo Bears 7th Moreton Bay College 8th

St Peters 9th Warriors 9th River City 11th

Sunshine Coast Gold 12th Brisbane Barracudas 13th Gold Coast Dolphins 14th


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Senior MenRhys Howden

Australian Junior Men’s Team – FINA World Championships Nicholas Porter, Hugh Anstey

Australian Youth Squad List Born ’00 European Tour (Boys)Max Fodor, Reilly Townsend

Australian Youth Squad List Born ’02 European Tour (Boys)Noah Bright, Troy Dowrick, Lachlan Steains

Australian Men’s World University GamesPatrick Flanagan

Australian Country MenTrevor Southern

Senior WomenBronwen Knox, Ashleigh Southern, Kelsey Wakefield, Elle Armit, Bridget Leeson Smith, Gabi Palm, Ashleigh Roberts, Tiana Sogaard Anderson, Alice Williams

Australian Junior Women’s Team – FINA World Championships Bridget Leeson Smith, Gabi Palm, Ashleigh Roberts, Alice Williams, Ellodie Ruffin (injured)

Australian Women’s World University GamesTyler Baillie, Georgia Hickey

Australian Youth Squad List Born ’99 European Tour (Girls)Zoe Balmanno, Shannon Brown, Jessica Emerson, Lydia Pascoe, Emily Powell, Chloe Woodbine

Australian Youth Squad List Born ’00 European Tour (Girls)Abby Andrews, Charlize Andrews, Kasey Dalziel, Sophie Milliken

Australian Country WomenGemma Harangozo, Peta Schulte, Brittany Wakefield Kelsey Wakefield, Stacey Williams, Caroline Zanussie

International RefereesNicola Johnson

International CoachesDmitry Gorshkov, Mel Rippon

AUSTRALIAN & INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION 2016/17

FINANCIALREPORT


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FINANCIAL REPORT 24

Committee’s Report 28

Statement of Comprehensive Income 29

Statement of Financial Position 30

State of Cash Flow 31

Notes of the Financial Position 32

Statement by Members of the Committee 38

Independent Audit Report 39


WATER POLO QUEENSLAND INCORPORATEDFinancial Report

For The Year Ended30Th June 2047

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Level 10, 12 Creek St Brisbane QLD 4000 GPO Box 457 Brisbane QLD 4001 Australia

Tel: +61 7 3237 5999 Fax: +61 7 3221 9227 www.bdo.com.au

BDO Audit Pty Ltd ABN 33 134 022 870 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO Australia Ltd ABN 77 050 110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit Pty Ltd and BDO Australia Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation, other than for the acts or omissions of financial services licensees.

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT

To the members of Water Polo Queensland Inc

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report

Opinion

We have audited the financial report of Water Polo Queensland Inc (the Entity), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2017, the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial report, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and statement by Members of the Committee

In our opinion the accompanying financial report presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Entity as at 30 June 2017 and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with the basis of accounting described in note 1.

Basis for opinion

We 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 Entity in accordance with 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.

Emphasis of matter – Basis of accounting

We draw attention to Note 1 to the financial report, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared to assist the Entity to meet the requirements of the Associations Incorporations Act 1981. As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.

Other information

The members are responsible for the other information. The other information obtained at the date of this auditor’s report is information included in the annual report, 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.

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BDO Audit Pty Ltd ABN 33 134 022 870 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO Australia Ltd ABN 77 050 110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit Pty Ltd and BDO Australia Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation, other than for the acts or omissions of financial services licensees.

If, based on the work we have performed on the other information obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s report, 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 Report

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report, and have determined that the basis of preparation described in Note 1 is appropriate to meet the requirements of the associations incorporations act 1981 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 Entity’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 Entity or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Entity’s financial reporting process.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report

Our 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.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website (http://www.auasb.gov.au/Home.aspx) at:

http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar4.pdf

This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

BDO Audit Pty Ltd

P A Gallagher Director

Brisbane, 8 November 2017

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