2007/2008

ANNUAL REPORTFOR THE

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC

2008 AGM AGENDATUESDAY 13TH JUNE 2008

MILE END SANTOS STADIUM, 8.00pm

Receive and confirm the minutes of the last Annual General Meeting and any Special General Meeting held since the last Annual General Meeting.

Receive and consider the League’s Annual Report which shall contain:- President’s Annual Report- Secretary’s Annual Report- Treasurer’s Annual Report- Audited Annual Accounts

Presentation of the audited Annual Accounts and its consideration and adoption.

Election of Office Bearers as conducted by the appointed Presiding Officer.The Office Bearers shall be:- President- Senior Vice-President- Junior Vice-President- Male Athletes’ Representative- Female Athletes’ Representative- Coaches’ Representative- Officials’ Representative

(Please note: Athletes, Coaches and Official Representatives to be nominated and voted upon by only those registered in the sector concerned)

Appointment of Patrons (Bruce McAvaney nominated)and Vice-Patrons (David Grubb, Peter Noblet nominated).

Appointment of the Auditor.

Fix the Annual Registration Fees

Transact any other business affecting the interest and welfare of the League, of which due notice has been given according to the Constitution.

New Rule for Chapter 15 of Constitution, proposed by Brendan Golden:

"Office Bearers will be elected and will hold office for a period of two years from the conclusion of the meeting at which they were elected.

Elections for President, Junior Vice President, Male Athletes' Representative and Coaches' Representative shall occur in even dated years only. Elections for Senior Vice President, Officials' Representative and Female Athletes' Representative shall occur in odd dated years only.

The Senior Vice President, Officials' Representative and Female Athletes' Representative, elected in 2008, shall assume office at the end of the 2008 Annual General Meeting and, subject to the constitution, shall hold office until the end of the 2009 Annual General Meeting.”

Address by the incoming President.

Close of Meeting

A light supper will be available following the meeting.

Refer to item 1: Copies of 2007 Minutes will be available 30 minutes prior to commencement of meeting.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

The 2007/08 SA Athletic League season continued the momentum of the development of our sport in recent years. This is especially pleasing given the challenges faced by the League over the last few years, both unique to and is shared by other not for profit sports organisations.

As I made note of at the annual dinner, over the 5 years that it has taken the League to pay the Mort Daly Running Foundation loan, prizemoney across our carnivals has increased by 28%. At the same time, the League has returned to a position of making a healthy profit on each season. These are outstanding achievement for an organisation like ours, particularly at a time when sports organisations must address ever increasing demands. It should be remembered that, tasked with the commitment to pay substantial yearly instalments on the MDRF loan, the demands on the League have been greater than most. The loan is now payed and the achievement should not go un-noticed. The League owes a debt of gratitude to the work of Colin Rowston and Cathy Thurston especially, and to the commitment of Amin Chehade and Michelle Burckhardt for returning the League to the financial position it is now in.

The gains of the last 5 years can be consolidated with a renewed focus on recruitment to the sport. In this regard, a number of initiatives for the 2008/09 season are already being planned and I look forward to seeing the League take advantage of them.

On another positive note, it was terrific to see our flagship event, the Bay Sheffield, develop further as a feature of the season and the League should be proud of it. The quality, professionalism and integrity of the event improves each year. The Bay Sheffield is now back to being the financial support to the League that it should be.

My personal thanks to the League Committee for another efficient year. An involvement is usually a thankless task and the 7.15am meetings don't help. They are however, made more tolerable by a committee that has a good vibrancy about it.

To the officials, who once again maintained the standard of excellence that each carnival enjoys, my sincere thanks. The sense of community that exists within our sport is in no small part due to the officials who present at each meeting. I hope the season was an enjoyable one for them.

I take this opportunity to formally recognise the contribution to the sport made by Brian Hart. 30 years as a starter with the League is an outstanding record on its own. What makes it an enduring one, is the number of people over the course of those 30 years who would call Brian a mate and who would readily say that their experience with the League is richer for having met him. I will proudly count myself among them.

Enjoy your winters.

BRENDAN GOLDENPresident

TREASURER’S REPORT

It had been 6 years since I last the opportunity to report to you on the financial results of the League, and it is with much pleasure that I report that the operations of the League resulted in a surplus of $14,017.

Our nominations were down from last year as you can see from the statistics provided by the Executive Officer’s report but I am pleased to advise that the profit from the race meetings increased by $11,508 and returned a profit of $40,892, which greatly assisted in the overall results for the year. Other income increased by $1,525.

As you can see from the Operating Statement the administration expenses were $4,585 less than last year mainly due to not spending any amount on new equipment which was $2,502 last year, and other sundry item which were lower than last year.

The Honoraria was increased this year by $3,230 which included an invitation to the Presentation dinner and membership of the League for all track officials.

Office salaries increased by $4,132, part of which was the additional salary paid the Cheryl Zeuner prior to Michelle Burckhardt taking maternity leave.

The overall result this year had meant that we were able to discharge the Mort Daly Running Foundation loan together with interest, which has been ably reported on by the President, and returned us to a positive Member’s Accumulated Fund of $2,757.

It is with great anticipation that we are on the right track again, and hope that we never get into a negative position again.

I cannot finish my report without thanking all of the people who have made contributions during the year to cover the costs of sashes and trophies, and in particular to Alby Donnelly, Dr.Peter Noblet AM., Jim Bradley and to all of those athletes who have contributed either directly to the League or to the various Clubs.

My final thanks must go to Michelle Burckhardt and Cheryl Zeuner for their assistance and co-operation during the year and to the President Brendan Golden and Senior Vice President Colin Rowston who do so much work for the League without which the League would just not operate.

KEN POTTSTreasurer

AUDITOR'S REPORTI have audited the financial statements of the South Australian Athletic League being the Income and Expenditure and Balance Sheet for the year ended 30th April 2008. I have conducted an independent audit of those financial statements in order to express an opinion of them.

My audit has been conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance as to whether the financial statements are free of misstatement. My procedure included examination on a test basis of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial statements and the evaluation of accounting policies. I report having received all the information and explanations that I required from the South Australian Athletic League. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion as to whether in all aspects, the financial statements are presented fairly in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards so as to present a view which is consistent with my understanding of its financial position and the results of its operations.

The audit opinion expressed in the report has been formed on the above basis.

In my opinion, the financial statements present fairly in accordance with accounting standards the financial position of the South Australian Athletic League as at the 30th April 2008.

In my opinion the financial report on which this report is prepared is adequate, given the nature and scope of the activities of the South Australian Athletic League.

G.J. SCHUTZ M.I.A.A.Auditor

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC.

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30th APRIL 2008

2007 MEMBERS ACCUMULATED FUNDS 2008 (15,618) BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD (11,260)

4,358 SURPLUS FOR YEAR 14,017 (11,260) TOTAL MEMBERS FUNDS 2,757

REPRESENTED BY:-CURRENT ASSETS

150 Petty Cash Advance 150 8,278 Bank Accounts 6,667 1,315 Debtors -

600 Prepayments - 10,343 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 6,817

CURRENT LIABILITIES 6,263 Creditors 3,658 1,170 Aust.Tax Office 272 1,170 Other Liabilities 130 8,603 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 4,060

NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 13,000 Loan - Mort Daly Running Foundation -

13,000 TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES -

(11,260) TOTAL NET ASSETS 2,757    

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC.

OPERATING STATEMENT FOR THE 12 MONTHS ENDING 30th APRIL 2007

2007 INCOME 2008 29,213 Members Registration 27,185 29,384 Profit from Race Meetings 40,892 200 Advertising 200 223 Donations 110 451 Fines & Appeals 270 287 Interest Received 1,138 475 Net Surplus on Annual Dinner 1,167 97 Miscellaneous Income 2,401

60,330 TOTAL INCOME 73,363

EXPENSES 18,851 Administration Expenses 14,266 7,230 Honoraria 10,460 1,746 Track New Costs 2,343 28,145 Office Salaries 32,277

55,972 TOTAL EXPENSES 59,346

4,358 SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR YEAR 14,017

4,358 Transfer to Accumulated Funds 14,017

EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

In the absence of Michelle Buckhardt, who is on maternity leave, I am pleased to report on Season 2007/08.

RegistrationsOur registration break-up (showing comparison of the previous seasons) is as follows:CATEGORY 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08Associate 13 6 9Coach (Incl. 7 ath/coaches) 28 23 12Country (Incl. 1 woman & 1 self trained) 6 3 3First Year Athletes (Incl. 10 women) 59 38 25Life Members (Incl. 1 ath, 2 coaches & 7 officials) 24 26 27Officials (Incl. 12 volunteers) 31 33 29Open (Incl. 10 women) 96 110 110Over 35s 13 23 23Under 18s one day registrations 23 3 4Under 20s (Incl. 15 women) 37 53 60Women 38 42 34Total 368 360 336

Although our membership for this season has decreased, there has been a growth in the Under 20s category. We plan to have another recruitment drive for the 2008/2009 season which should result in an increased athlete registration.

EventsThe Program provided for a variety of events, which included:Category 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08Women 44 44 43Open 66 67 61Novice 14 16 15Under 20 14 16 15Under 18 1 0 0Over 35s 21 24 21

StatisticsComparison figures of entries for seasons 2005/2006, 2006/2007 and 2007/2008.Carnival 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 %Hallett Cove 201 214 208 (2.80)Reynella 254 254 248 (2.36)Flinders 225 285 269 (5.61)Whyalla 216 155 229 47.74Mt Gambier 325 339 307 (9.43)Colley (pre Bay-Sheff) 281 280 246 (12.14)Plympton 268 318 271 (14.77)Bay Sheffield 731 723 648 (10.37)Glenelg 218 245 261 6.53Marion 193 219 221 0.91Camden Classic 264 292 276 (5.47)Tea Tree Gully 187 244 207 (15.16)Loxton 272 317 299 (5.67)Flagstaff 195 215 226 5.11Pultney/McKinnon 197 228 211 (7.45)Total 4262 4570 4127 (9.69)

Program

The program for the season went well even though numbers were down. Special thanks go the organisers at Reynella Athletic Club, Flinders Athletic Club, Brighton/Marion Athletic Club, Camden Athletic Club, Tea Tree Gully Athletic Club, Flagstaff Hill Athletic Club and McKinnon Parade Athletic Club for holding successful events this season.

Our thanks also go to Plympton Sport and Recreation Club for their support and the Mort Daly Running Foundation for their valuable ongoing support to the League.

Our country carnivals were again successful events this season. Special thanks to the Whyalla Gift Committee for their tireless efforts, the Mt Gambier Gift Committee for their hard work and the Loxton Gift Committee including Geoff Strutton for providing an extremely popular carnival and weekend away.

To all the hosts, congratulations for our events for 2007/2008 season and hope all athletes enjoyed the season.

As I am acting in this role until Michelle returns, I would like to say a special thank you to Michelle Burckhardt for her assistance and advice in what has been a real eye-opener re working behind the scenes and not just competing.

My thanks to Colin Rowston, Brendan Golden, Ken Potts and the committee for their help and assistance during the season.

A special thank you to the officials who turn up every carnival regardless of conditions and do such a grand job.

Thanks also to Terry McAuliffe, Mark Faulkner, Robbie Ziersch, Phil Daws, Brian Hart, Brenda Pearl and Ray Mules for helping throughout the year. To all those running stables who helped transporting the trailer and coaches and athletes who carried out their set-up duties at carnivals.

I am enjoying working in this role temporarily and look forward to the coming season, both in my present capacity (until Michelle returns) and as a competing athlete.

Cheryl ZeunerActing Executive Officer

PROGRAMMING REPORT

The 2007/08 SA Athletic League season was full of highlights and, from a programming point of view, signalled a great deal of stability which was pleasing to see. Total prizemoney offered throughout the season was $131,550.

The following is a summary of the 15 meetings that were conducted:

HALLETT COVE – 14 October 2007The season’s opening race meeting was once again held at Hallett Cove, with the southern suburbs football oval providing a terrific setting to kick off the summer. Hallett Cove winners have tended to become strong performers right throughout the course of the following season, with Lyall Weir (100m Open), Leanne Hodge (100m Women), Bryce Watkins (1000m Open) and Richard McMahon (400m Novice) continuing the trend in 2007. We look forward to maintaining this event on the calendar.

REYNELLA – 26 October 2007The Reynella Gift Carnival was held at night in 2007 for the first time in many years. Duncan Tippins made an instant impact on the season by winning the 120m Open feature sprint and Leanne Hodge continued her dominating early season form in the Women’s Gift. Despite the risk of having a night meeting so early in the season, the still conditions in 2007 provided a superb setting for runners and spectators. An 800m race for women was added to the program last

season and was well supported. We look forward to continuing the tradition of this meeting next season, with the date for the Reynella Gift Carnival to be late in November.

FLINDERS – 11 November 2007With the Flinders Athletics Club being one of the biggest clubs in the state, it is fantastic that they have been able to build up a tradition for their own race meeting in the last few years. The 2007 event saw Emily Hyde take out the main race of the day, the Women’s 800m, over her sister Lauren. The final provided a remarkable moment in the history of the Flinders Athletics Club, with all eight finalists being trained by Flinders coaches Toby Scherier and Shane Thiele. The Hyde family also tasted success earlier in the day, with Peter Hyde, the brother of Emily and Lauren, easily winning the 800m Under 20s final. On a day which saw many backmarkers successful, 2003 Bay Sheffield champion Todd Bateman had a highly impressive victory in the 200m Open Bill Ross Memorial. This meeting is set to return next season in early November.

WHYALLA – 17 November 2007The League is fortunate to have the Whyalla Gift Carnival back on our calendar, thanks to the hard work of Jim Hewitson and Events Whyalla. In 2007, the running was of a high standard with some classy performances including victories from former Bay Sheffield champs Clay Watkins and Courtney Lyas as well as eventual Athlete of the Season Brian Golden. Distance athletes are extremely well catered for at Whyalla, with 800m, 1600m and 5km events on the program. The combination of the running with a Food and Wine Festival is a terrific concept, although the timing of the 2007 event was not ideal as it clashed with other local sports and Christmas parties which would have kept the crowd down. To counteract this, the date for the 2008 Whyalla Gift Carnival has been shifted to early November. With nominations increasing in 2007 compared to 2006, we look forward to continued support from athletes for this important meet which last season offered prizemoney of $17,000.

MT GAMBIER – 1 December 2007A very important lead up to the Bay Sheffield Carnival is the popular Mt Gambier Gift Carnival, with the winners usually starting as favourites for their respective races on December 27 and 28. The 2007 Mt Gambier Gift Carnival was dominated by Paul Young’s runners, with five sashes going to the club. These victories included the feature 70m and 120m Open sprints, taken out by Dale Woodhams, and the 120m Women’s Gift, won by Abbey Dunn. Not only does the timing and location of this event allow Victorians to compete under SA Athletic League rules before the Bay Sheffield Carnival, the track is always prepared spectacularly and this has gained a tremendous reputation Australia-wide. Next season this meeting will be held on the last weekend in November, with the new SA Athletic League Management Committee to consider if the usual Bay Sheffield non-penalty clause is to remain.

COLLEY RESERVE – 9 December 2007Due to the generosity of the Mort Daly Running Foundation, the prizemoney for the Pre-Bay Sheffield Carnival doubled in 2007. While the two feature sprints were worth a sizeable $1000 each, it was decided to share the cash around equally elsewhere, with all other races worth $500. This proved a popular innovation and was appreciated by all competitors. The winner of the Mort Daly Gift was evergreen sprinter Duncan Tippins who took out the race in devastating fashion. The main women’s race for the day was over 70 metres, with promising 18 year old Flinders athlete Emma Freer showing her class in crossing the line first with plenty in hand. This meet is always a great dress rehearsal for our main event at the end of the month and it is highly appropriate that the Mort Daly Running Foundation is the sole sponsor for that day, as we are able to recognise its magnificent contribution to the sport.

PLYMPTON – 16 December 2007The last raceday before the Bay Sheffield Carnival was once again held at Plympton, with the races remaining to provide an excellent form guide for the following event at Colley Reserve. Eventual Bay Sheffield placegetter, Alexander Bubner was highly impressive as he flew home off his backmark to take out the Plympton Gift over 120 metres. Lynette Mattingly showed a sign of things to come in clearly winning the Plympton Women’s Gift. While this venue has a great deal of tradition associated with it, plans for the last meeting before the Bay Sheffield Carnival next season revolve around Glenelg Oval which will involve some exciting initiatives that will enhance the sport.

BAY SHEFFIELD – 27/28 December 2007The 121st Coopers Bay Sheffield saw another new chapter in South Australia’s richest and most famous footrace, with South Australian athlete Damian Tohl becoming the first son of a Bay Sheffield winner to take out the famous footrace after his coach and father Anthony had previously won the race in 1981. The Pier One Bar Bay Sheffield Women’s Gift saw another history-making feat, with Lynette Mattingly (nee Viney) becoming the first-ever dual winner of the race after also taking home the 1998 sash. The results for the entire Carnival were evenly spread among different coaches and among runners from different states, with numerous highlights including Olympian Tamsyn Lewis’ victory in the 550m Women’s final, Dale Engler and Toby Medlin providing the first-ever dead head in the Selected Backmarkers Mile and the Mark Hipworth trained Michael Marantelli winning the Backmarkers Mile. Marantelli was awarded the Frank McHugh trophy after also competing in the 800m Open (2nd) and 550m Open (4th) finals. Races for other athletics organisations were won by Ben Hall (Elite Athletes with a Disability), Bethany Orlando (Athletics SA), Chris Johns (Masters) and David Trembath (Masters). The 2007 Bay Sheffield Carnival also saw a number of highly successful innovations, including the use of a giant video screen, the introduction of a Bay Sheffield Calcutta open to the general public and the announcement of 12 inductees into the inaugural Bay Sheffield Hall of Fame.

GLENELG – 18 January 20082007 Camden Classic winner, Wallace Long-Scafidi bounced back to the winner’s list with a classy performance to take out the Phil McMahon Real Estate Glenelg Gift at Challenge Recruitment Oval for the first event of 2008. Kim Letton started her run of victories in the second half of the season as she held off all challengers to take home the Glenelg Women’s Gift sash over 120 metres. One of the highlights of the night, as well as the season, was the victory of long-time League supporter and current Vice-Patron Peter Noblet in the 1600m race for Over 35 runners. Competing in his fourth season after taking up the sport at the age of 58, he utilised his frontmark to win his first-ever sash. We look forward to utilising this excellent venue at a prominent stage of the League’s season in the future.

MARION – 26 January 2008The move of the Australia Day Carnival from Edwardstown to Marion proved a success and there were some excellent performances, including Lyall Weir’s win in the 120m Gift, Lauren Murray’s first victory in the 120m Women’s Gift and Courtney Evans’ effort to take out the women’s race over 300m. With the top efforts of the Marion Sports Club, this event looks set to remain on Australia Day for many more seasons.

CAMDEN CLASSIC – 3 February 2008273 nominations were received for the 2008 City of West Torrens Camden Classic Carnival, the highest amount in its 29 year history. Despite this significant fact, the event will be remembered for one particular performance, that being Duncan Tippins’ win the Messenger Community Newspapers 400m Camden Classic. His effort to circle the field and take the lead with 180 metres to go despite starting as backmarker was amazing and will go down as one of the best ever runs seen in the SA Athletic League. Courtney Evans also produced a career-best performance to put her name down in the history books as a Camden Women’s Classic winner. Some special plans are being made to celebrate the event’s 30th birthday next season thanks to the outstanding support of the City of West Torrens.

TEA TREE GULLY – 17 February 2008The feature sprint races at the 2008 Tea Tree Gully Carnival demonstrated the SA Athletic League’s Mission Statement that it “promotes athletics as an enjoyable, healthy sport for people of all categories and abilities." 33-year-old Aaron Harrison sprinted confidently to win the 70m Open final, while 21-year-old Shanan McCarthur captured a well deserved victory in the 200m Open race. 22-year-old Leanne Hodge continued her magnificent season to record another victory in the 70m Women’s race and, at the other end of the spectrum, 41-year-old Jackie Chehade scored her first victory in seven years in the Women’s 200m final. This meet, which serves an important purpose in providing an athletics raceday in the northern suburbs, will be held under lights next season on a Saturday night.

LOXTON – 23 February 200825-year-old Ben Koschade lived up to his promise of a big Gift win in a thrilling final of the 2008 Nippys Loxton Gift. SA Athletic League President Brendan Golden, who coached the winner of the Gift, had more than Koschade’s victory to smile about, as his own personal efforts were rewarded with a win in the 300 metre Over 35s final and his brother Brian putting in another strong performance to take home the 300m Open sash. The other 300 metre race, the BP Fruit 300m Women’s Loxton Classic was won by last year’s placegetter Claire Ashman, with the final scarred with a spectacular fall of one of the favourites, Lucy Buckley, down the back straight. Australia’s richest race over 1000 metres was claimed by Bay Sheffield Selected mile winner Toby Medlin in a dominating performance. The event was a spectacular success, with Adelaide’s Clipsal 500 and Loxton’s unusual cool windy conditions not deterring a large contingent of local spectators to once again be on hand to see SA Athletic League action at its best. We hope the Nippys Loxton Gift Carnival can continue for many years to come as it has quickly become one of the most popular events in the country.

FLAGSTAFF – 29 February 2008David Palmer became the first ever back to back winner of the Flagstaff Hill Gift in what was the 3 rd

time he has taken out SA’s final 120m Gift before the Easter Stawell Gift. Another evergreen veteran, Geoff Troiano, finished on top of the dais in the 550m Open John Dawkins Memorial after a gutsy front running display. The women’s races were won by Kim Letton (120m) and Zoe Kennedy (400m). On an evening which will be remembered for its chilly conditions, those in attendance will also remember a significant moment in the sport, with SA Athletic League Life Member Brian Hart presented with a sash acknowledging his 30 years of starting. John LeRay and his team are looking at keeping a similar format for next season, with the request of an additional veteran’s long sprint race to be granted.

PULTENEY – 16 March 2008With the hot weather policy implemented for the first time in the season, talented middle distance athlete Christopher Ross was a clear victor of the last feature race for the 2007/08 SA Athletic League season, the 1600m Open Thomas Wright Memorial. The race meeting saw some tremendous performances, including a win from scratch in the 200m Over 35s final by new veteran David Palmer and a courageous victory by Lucy Buckley in the 200m Women’s race after overcoming leg injuries and concussion from a race fall at the Loxton Gift Carnival. Well done to Mark Barnett, Michael Buckler and the crew at McKinnon Parade for putting on another successful event.

Thank you to Messenger Community Newspapers and Lenzerheide Restaurant for supporting the incentive for Over 45 athletes in Over 35 races which was once again well received by the veteran veterans of the League.

The League is also very appreciative for the efforts of all organising clubs and sponsors for their support of all SA Athletic League Carnivals. I would like to make a special mention to the Mort Daly Running Foundation who provided $13,000 in prizemoney which helped out throughout the course of last season.

We look forward to another exciting summer in 2008/09.

COLIN ROWSTONProgramming Committee Chairperson

FEMALE ATHLETES’ REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

As part of the SA Athletic League committee, I have had great pleasure in representing all the female registered athletes this year. It turned out to be a great season again with competitions like Mt Gambier, the Bay Sheffield and Loxton being just some of the highlights. The girls did a great job being consistently involved in the League, still competing in what felt like the hottest heat wave ever and enjoying the odd drink or two at the many after parties we had this season.

It was good to meet more girls that run with the League, and many approached me with their thoughts, issues and opinions throughout the season. The League took into consideration all of these concerns and it was great to see a proactive and dedicated committee.

There has been a lot of talk about the prize money that females receive in most races throughout the duration of the season, compared to that of males. This has also sparked much conversation about the prize money of distance races compared to the sprint races. With the females getting together to discuss what changes can be made next season, we have come to some sound decisions and hope to see these changes implemented in the next few seasons to come. It is encouraging to see our female runners offer their help and assistance to facilitate these concerns.

Female runners who had a great season in 07/08 were Kim Letton, who won the Glenelg 120m Women’s Gift, Camden 120m Women’s Gift, Loxton 120m Women’s Gift and Flagstaff Hill 120m Women’s Gift. She would be very happy with her performances this season and even with a big adjusted mark after winning Loxton, she still went on to win the Flagstaff Hill 120m Women’s Gift. I think she’s still a threat to all of us other sprinters in the 08/09 season to come, so look out for her.

Emily Hyde, a Toby Schreier coached runner, also had a fantastic season after being injured in the previous year. She won the Flinders Women’s 800m (representing her club very nicely), Colley Reserve Women’s 1600m and the Plympton Women’s 1000m. She will be a big threat out at amateurs this year, but we’ll see if she can cope with her adjusted mark in the SAAL for 08/09. Others including Paige White, Celeste Knowles, Lucy Buckly, Leanne Hodge and Courtney Evans also came away with a few sashes under their belt.

Thanks to all the athletes and officials that encouraged me with my new position this year. I hope for an even more successful season in 08/09 and look forward to being part of the League once again.

ZOE KENNEDYFemale Athletes’ Representative

OFFICIALS’ REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORTWe have successfully completed another athletics season, and I sincerely thank all Officials who have contributed to this success. It is clearly acknowledged that all Officials are volunteers, and it has been very pleasing to regularly hear athletes acknowledging the work of the officials.

I personally thank all of the officials for their efforts, dedication and professionalism. I will not attempt to mention every individual because Murphy’s Law dictates that someone will be overlooked and offended, so I thank all equally.

I will however specifically mention a few. We have all been made aware of the fact that Brian Hart is stepping down from the Chief

Starter role after a long and distinguished period. Brian deserves all of the accolades, and it is pleasing that he has prepared a young and dedicated replacement.

I congratulate Brenda Pearl on her Life Membership. I make special mention of the contribution of Evan Brimble. It is great to have some young

blood in the official’s ranks and I sincerely hope we will see Evan back next season. I have plans to expand his role and make his contribution a bit more diverse and interesting.

I also acknowledge the cameo appearances of Ward Swansson, John Barker and Luke Czaban, for helping out whenever they could, thanks guys.

One area which has suffered from the lack of an official is equipment management. We are conducting a review of some of the equipment with a view of upgrading as much as the budget will allow.

On behalf of the League, I thank each and every official for their tireless efforts. On behalf of the officials, I thank the athletes for their cooperation, congratulate them on their very professional

representation of the sport, and for their appreciation of the role, responsibilities and efforts of the officials. I also thank the League Committee and Patrons for their support.

DENNIS LETTONOfficials’ Representative

MALE ATHLETES’ REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

I have thoroughly enjoyed my first year in this role, working with a committed and dynamic group of people on the SA Athletic League Management committee. I would like to begin by thanking the committee and members for their support, and personally commending Brendan, Colin, Michelle and Cheryl for their efforts to help our League.

The SA Athletic League provides a diverse and rich range of events for our Male athletes, and the level of competition is outstanding, and the envy of other professional bodies in this country.

With so many brilliant Male performances throughout the season it seems a little unfair to single a couple out, but for those who were witness to the following 2, they would agree these are worthy indeed of further recognition; Duncan Tippins’ effort in winning the Camden Classic was amazing, and for sheer entertainment, the history-making tie between Dale Engler and Toby Medlin in the Select Mile at the Bay Sheffield.

It has been encouraging to see a number of athletes put their hand up to help organise carnivals and seek sponsorship for the events, and the League. This is something which needs to continue. We have an excellent opportunity to promote our sport and our athletes via means of some excellent carnivals, including the well organised country meets we are fortunate to have.

If athletes have opinions or ideas which could benefit our sport I sincerely encourage you to talk to your athletes’ representatives.

The last thing I ask of our athletes, is where possible please support the sponsors who support us. Where possible, mention it is through their association with the SA Athletic League that has led you to them. This can only help our league as we move forward with aims of increasing prizemoney and promotion of our events.

Finally, congratulations to the Male athletes who took home end of season awards. Brian Golden was a worthy winner of the Mort Daly medal, beating home a long time league member Duncan Tippins and one of the new stars of the SA Athletic League, Bryce Watkins.

SHANE THIELEMale Athletes’ Representative

LIFE MEMBERS

1971 H Hancock*1972 G G Adams1976 C Shea*1979 M D Daly Snr*1979 K Patching*1980 E W Neil*1981 E Holder*1981 D Horstler*1981 P C Wilson*1982 R K Kitto1983 K B L Brown*1983 L O'Donoghue*1987 B L Wilson1988 L J Brown1988 P R Young1989 L G Caspers1990 M P Wilson1992 F T McHugh1992 M J Karutz1993 T S R Cotton1994 R T Freeland1994 B C Hart1995 R E Thompson1995 K Aiston1998 R H Gray1998 A J Green1999 P Daws2001 T J May2003 R Ziersch2003 J Barker2004 G J Hancock2004 G W Thompson2005 C W Rowston2006 C Jones2006 G O’Dea2007 B Pearl2007 D Grubb*Deceased

2007/2008 MEMBERSMick Abbott Euan Currie Ben HallChris Adams Josh Custance Jason HallGaetano Aiello Stuart Daddow Ryan HancockDamian Amato Rhea Danner Tyson HancockPeter Anderson Jarrad Dartnall Michael HaneMichael Antenucci Tamara Dartnall Ben HardyMichelle Apostolou Peter Davis Tom HarrisClaire Ashman Darren Dawson Aaron HarrisonJeff Baker Zoe Dawson Kane HarrisonBarbara Barker Greg Denehy John HenryKym Barnett Bill Dickenson Josh HewittMorgan Barry Marg Diercks John HewtonTodd Bateman Chris Dimitrak Dylan HicksAndrew Beck Alby Donnelly Emma HillMark Beveridge Nikki Donnelly Kym HillAdam Bishop Pam Donnelly Ross Hill-BrownPJ Bosch Gerald Doyle John HodgeEmily Bourke Abbey Dunn Leanne HodgeBlair Branstone Dominique Edwards Steven HodgePaul Brattoli Lauren Edwards Ryan HooperMary Breward Dale Engler Tony HooperEvan Brimble Courtney Evans Emily HydeGordon Brimble Sophie Evans Lauren HydeTim Bryant Richard Everson Peter HydeAlexander Bubner Marc Fairhead Liberato IcolaroLuke Buchanan Matthew Fallon Robbie JamesMichael Buckler Marnie Farrows David JanssanLucy Buckley Mark Faulkner Aaron JelfsMelanie Budreika Carmen Fenech Stephen Jelfs

Chris Bull Charlie Fenech DanJervis-Bardy

Chris Burckhardt Matthew Fenech JakeJervis-Bardy

Leon Burckhardt Gary Ferber Matthew JoseMichelle Burckhardt Kelly Ferber Georgia KaidonisCraig Burton Matthew Ferber Sophia KaidonisSean Burton Tamzen Filer Ben KellyStephen Butler Bradley Fisk Zoe KennedyTim Callahan Lauren Foote Benjamin KesslerAndrew Camilleri Emma Freer Kostya KhudoshinMichael Cassidy Kym Freer Brian KillianAmin Chehade Scott Galletly Robert KillmierJackie Chehade Ryan Garnett Daniel KirkDarcy Cheney Sebastian Geers Thomas KnightJames Cochrane Karim Ghaoui Celeste KnowlesJared Coffee Sam Giatrakos Ben KoschadeBridgid Connolly Brendan Golden Anthea KotylaHayden Cook Brian Golden Scott LaidlawJayden Cordes Steven Graham Stephen LandersMorgan Coull Ben Gregor Aimee LaneMatthew Cousins David Gross Mark LangeNathan Covino Ryan Hage Aimie LaubeBen Crawford Nik Hagicostas John LeRay

Bradley Letton Peter Noblet Andrew SteeleDennis Letton Jack Noonan Brett StokesHelen Letton Damian Obst Levi StringerKim Letton Graeme O'Dea Geoff StruttonMegan Letton Yasmin Openshaw Greg SymonsScott Liersch Tony Owen Tony SymonsPatrick Liptak David Palmer Jordana TarcaMelissa Lloyd Karen Paparella Nathan TaylorPaula Lodge Tony Peake Dillon TeeWallace Long-Scafidi Bob Pearce Stephan ThielHonorah Lowe Roger Pedrick Shane ThieleCourtney Lyas Ken Potts Neil ThomasLuke MacInnis Oliver Preston Sarah ThomasKate Mandalovic Tim Pryor Courtney ThompsonSue Manuel Ian Reddaway Simon ThompsonDaniel Marks Mark Ridgwell Duncan Tippins

JordanMassey-Harvey Amy Robb Clint Tobin

Lynette Mattingly Katherine Robb Anthony TohlTerry McAuliffe Chris Roberts Damian TohlBruce McAvaney Debbie Roberts Ali TrewarthaChris McCann Lisa Roberts Craig TrewarthaShanan McCarthur Ryan Roberts Geoff TroianoClayton McCloud Sean Roberts Jordan TronnoloneLauren McHugh Andrew Roe Chad TruscottDavid McIlwaine Michael Roeger John TurnerKate McKenzie Tristan Rogers Matthew TyrieKate McLean Joe Rohrlach Mba UdumaAndrew McMahon David Rose Katja Ullrich

Richard McMahonChristopher Ross George Underwood

Tasmin McMahon Sam Royans Anton van BavelToby Medlin Max Rush Ben VanDerVlagKirsty Meekins Laura Ruth Helen VineyDale Millard Shaun Ryder Peter VineyAdrian Miller Alex Saliu Chris VlachosStan Miller Ali Saliu Peter WadeSamantha Mills Brooke

Sawyer-Collins Bryce Watkins

Jason Moore Claudio Sboro Clay WatkinsDaniel Moss Selina Scholz Lyall WeirShane Moss Toby Schreier Casey WhitakerJane Mudge Brad Schutz Paige WhiteRay Mules OAM Graham Schutz Richard WilliamsTerence Murphy Tom Sclanders Steven WilsonLauren Murray Russell Scott Jon-Paul WinsonBen Myles Charles Sheffield Dale Woodhams

Matthew Nicholls Ben Sieben AliciaWrench-Doody

Anthony Nissen Jarryd Simister Ben WrightMichael Nitschke Thomas Smith David WujekRoss Nitschke Tim Smith Paul YoungHolly Noack Cain Stacey Matthew ZacherNita Noble Caitlin Stanley Cheryl Zeuner

Gary Zeuner   

2007/2008 SPONSORSHALLETT COVE (14/10/07)City of MarionMort Daly Running Foundation

REYNELLA (26/10/07)Adelaide ProfilesAlbany Athletic ClubAPI EnginesBrowny’s Fresh Fish & Seafood TakeawayCrown Inn HotelMort Daly Running FoundationRetirement StrategiesReynella Community CentreScarman ElectricalTeacTreliving Engineering

FLINDERS (11/11/07)Aluco Aluminium Windows & DoorsA Tohl, N Travers, C MonaghanDevpac Human ResourcesGalpin Engler Bruins & Dempsey AccountingMessenger PressMort Daly Running FoundationPitcher Partners Chartered AccountantsResourceco Recycled Building ProductsSmart Health Pysiotherapy

WHYALLA (17/11/07)ANZ BankBudget Rent-A-CarCity of WhyallaCrown Island DevelopmentsCSL ShippingGlobal HabitatMarand PrecisionMartelco Equipment HireMcLeods Whyalla Motor CoMort Daly Running FoundationOne SteelRadio RentalsTauondi College Catering

MT GAMBIER (01/12/07)ANZ Mt GambierBaxter HireEngler FamilyGreen Triangle RecyclersMort Daly Running FoundationNorthcare Physio CentreRSLSomerfields Carpet CourtSouth West FreightSquashbrookVan Schaik’s LocalWilson Security & Home Safety Service

COLLEY RESERVE (09/12/07)Mort Daly Running Foundation

PLYMPTON (16/12/07)Plympton Sports & Recreation ClubBay Street Charcoal ChickenBSGForbes NewsagencyFostersGreenbanks Adelaide RecyclingIGA South PlymptonMorphett Arms HotelMort Daly Running FoundationSouthern Cross MeatsSouth Plympton Bakehouse

BAY SHEFFIELD (27 & 28/12/07)CoopersCity of Holdfast BayLiquor SmartPier One BarBe ActiveCadbury Schweppes/Red BullCaruso's Fresh FoodsCentury 21Jetty Road TradersMessenger Community NewspapersNestles/PetersNetwork 10Savings and LoansNumerous sash and trophy donors

GLENELG (18/01/08)Phil McMahon Real EstateBeach Huts MiddletonCanon AustraliaGlenelg Football ClubMort Daly Running FoundationRetire Invest BlackwoodSouth Australian Jockey Club

MARION (26/01/08)City of MarionClub OneCorrine’s CateringKris Hanna MPMarion Sports and Community ClubMort Daly Running FoundationSteve ClarkeWayne Phillis Ford

CAMDEN CLASSIC (03/02/08)City Of West TorrensMessenger Community NewspapersLiquor SmartChehade Brothers of North AdelaideAFC AccountingAlby DonnellyAmin ChehadeBrenda Pearl OAMBrian HartBrian WittyBroadway IGACadbury SchweppesCamden Athletic Club membersChristy and Ben ClementsCoopers BreweryCorus People SolutionsCouncillor Arthur MangosCouncillor George DemetriouCouncillor Michael CoxonDamian ObstDouble J PhotographicsDr Peter Noblet AMHoldfast HotelJackie ChehadeJohn LeRayKate McLeanKen PottsLenzerheide RestaurantMark and Glenn ThomsonMayor John TrainerMcAvaney PresentationsMcDonalds (Camden Park)Mort Daly Running FoundationPrestige PrintingSANFL/SANFLUASlug "N" Lettuce British PubSteve GeorganasThe Diercks familyTom HassellTravelscene @ BoomerangUltra Tune GlenelgZest

TEA TREE GULLY (17/02/08)Ang's Audio ShopDon & Jane Robertson Remedial Therapy Homestead HomesIddy Biddy Kids Ideal Steam Cleaners Mort Daly Running FoundationStep Into Life Modbury Supreme Quilts

Tea Tree Gully Athletics Club

LOXTON (23/2/08)Nippy’sAustralian ZirconBig River Riverland SupermarketsBP FruitCarlton United BreweriesCoca ColaFlight MotorsKearney Financial Services Pty LtdKey Invest LtdLeading Edge TelecomsLoxton HotelLoxton Hygienic MeatsLoxton Irrigation CentreLoxton Waikerie CouncilMGA Insurance BrokersPremier Sports AsicsRiverland Water (United Utilities Australia)Salena Estate WinesTorambre WinesWHK Thomsons

FLAGSTAFF HILL (29/02/08)mhmAir Comfort ServicesAnthony and Damian TohlBrian HartCellarbrations Liquor Flagstaff HillCity of OnkaparingaColonnades NewsagencyCopyworldDr Peter Noblet AOJackson Auto Repairs – Somerton ParkMort Daly Running FoundationRoofsealSouthwick Goodyear – Property ValuersSt Marys Building ServiceSouthern Hills Little AthleticsTreliving Engineering

McKINNON/PULTENEY (16/03/08)Barrymotorsports.com.auB & C TextilesCarrickalinga Cove ApartmentsFred A Deieo Orthopedic FootwearJoggers WorldL’OrealMort Daly Running FoundationStep into Life – ModburyWright FamilyZapata's Mexican Restaurant