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A N N U A L R E P O R TFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

WYONG RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB GROUP

WYONG RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB LIMITED

ACN 000 834 908 ABN 11 000 834 908

Registered Office

Lake haven Drive, Kanwal NSW 2259Locked Bag 1, Gorokan NSW 2263

Telephone: (02) 4392 2799Facsimile: (02) 4392 2820

E-mail: [email protected]: www.wyongleagues.com.au

Life Members

Alfred Sales, George Glading*, Morry Breen, Robert HollowayJohn Clouten, Terry Wand*, Hylton Robinson, Joe Bishop*

Kevin Smith*, Denis Smith, David Irwin, Pat Bridge*, Errol Mehmet Rodney Wicks, Bill Scott, Anthony Quinn, Alan Cheal, Richard Byles

Les Hannah, Graeme Kelly, Noel Anderson

Auditor

Bishop Collins Chartered Accountants

Bankers

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Solicitors

Aubrey Brown Partners

Contents

2. Notice of AGM

4. Chairperson’s Report

8. General Manager’s Report

10. Community Support & Development Report

11. Community Benefits

14. Concise Financial Statement

15. Director’s Report

18. Independent Auditor’s Declaration

19. Independent Auditor’s Report

22. Statement of Comprehensive Income

23. Statement of Financial Position

24. Statement of Changes in Equity

25. Cash Flow Statement

26. Notes to the Concise Financial Statements

44. Director’s Declaration

45. Wyong Rugby League Football Club Report

54. Wyong Junior Rugby League Football Club Report

55. Budgewoi Football Club Report

56. The Bay Bowlers Report

57. Wyong Men’s Bowling Club Report

58. Wyong Women’s Bowling Club Report

60. Toukley District Men’s Bowling Club Report

61. Canton Beach Women’s Bowling Club Report

62. Goulburn Railway Men’s Bowling Club Report

63. Goulburn Railway Women’s Bowling Club Report

65. Avoca Beach Men’s Bowling Club Report

67. Avoca Beach Women’s Bowling Club Report

68. Bateau Bay Women’s Bowling Club Report

70. Avoca Bowlo Social Golf Club Report

71. Wallarah Bay Social Golf Club Report

Notice of Annual General MeetingFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Notice is hereby given that the forty eighth Annual General Meeting of the Wyong Rugby League Club Limited (“The Club”), will be held on the premises of the Club at Lakehaven Drive, Kanwal on Monday 6th November, 2017, at 5.30pm.

Agenda

1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY.

2. APOLOGIES.

3. ORDINARY BUSINESS.

3.1 To receive and consider the minutes of the 47th Annual General Meeting held on the 22nd November, 2016.

3.2 To receive and consider the reports of the Directors and Auditors for the year ended 30th June, 2017.

3.3 To receive and consider the Balance Sheet as at the 30th June, 2017 and the Profit and Loss Account for the year ended on that date.

3.4 To elect the Club Officers for the ensuing year: 3.4.1 Patrons; 3.4.2 Board of Directors; 3.4.3 Chairperson; Senior Vice Chairperson & Junior Vice Chairperson.

3.5 To appoint an auditor as recommended by the Board.

4. TO DEAL WITH OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN:

4.1 That pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act, 1970, and until the next Annual General Meeting of the Club the members hereby approve, acknowledge and agree to the expenditure by the Club of funds for the following activities of the Directors:

4.1.1 The reasonable cost of Directors attending meetings, conferences, expos and functions pertinent to the Club industry;

4.1.2 The reasonable cost of Directors attending other registered clubs for the purpose of viewing and assessing their facilities and methods of operation provided such attendances are approved by the Board as being necessary for the better understanding of the operation of the Club;

4.1.3 The reasonable cost of a meal and beverage for each Director attending Committee Meetings;

4.1.4 The provision to each Director reasonably priced club shirts and club jackets;

4.1.5 The members hereby approve that the Club be empowered to pay such premiums as may be necessary to insure Directors and Officers against liability arising from duties performed from time to time;

WYONG RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB GROUP - 2017 ANNUAL REPORTWYONG RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB LIMITED - A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE - ABN 11 000 834 908

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Notice of Annual General Meeting (cont.)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

4.1.6 The members acknowledge that the benefits herein are not available to members generally but only for those who are Directors of the Club. 4.2 The members hereby approve an honorarium for each of:

4.2.1 The Chairperson of the Board of Directors to a sum not exceeding $10,000 and the use of a company mobile phone in accordance with the Club mobile phone policy;

4.2.2 The Senior Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors to a sum not exceeding $4,000 and the use of a company mobile phone in accordance with the Club mobile phone policy;

4.2.3 The Chairperson of the Football Committee to a sum not exceeding $7,000 and the use of a company mobile phone in accordance with the Club mobile phone policy.

4.2.4 All other Directors to a sum not exceeding $2,000.

4. TO CONSIDER ALL NOMINATIONS FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIP.

5. TO DEAL WITH ANY OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS NOT BEEN GIVEN.

Nominations for Board of DirectorsNominations from Ordinary members interested in standing for the three (3) vacant positions on the Board of Directors will close at 5.00pm on Friday, 20 October, 2017. Nominations must be in the hands of the General Manager by that time. The Board of Directors will represent all members, sporting bodies and other interested groups of members within the Club.

Dated: 4th August, 2017

By the Direction of the Board of Directors

M. Coghlan, General Manager

Note to MembersMembers are requested to provide notice of any questions to the General Manager, in writing, at least fourteen (14) days prior to the Annual General Meeting. This will allow, if necessary, sufficient time to research the query so that a complete answer may be given.

Further Note to MembersOnly Life Members and Financial Ordinary Members are entitled to: 1. Nominate for the Board of Directors;2. Propose or Second a nomination for the Board of Directors;3. Consider and vote in relation to a special resolution.Please further note that pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the Club no servant of the Club shall be eligible to be elected to the Board or be entitled to vote at any meeting of the Club.

Chairperson’s Report

Thank you for the honour of once again serving as your Chairman.

The past year has been one of consolidation and continued improvement of our financial position. The reports of the various segments of the Group are commended to you for reading. The massive strength that this Corporation enjoys is evidenced by those reports.

FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT At the risk of a suggestion that one is being repetitive, the strong control, guidance, example and leadership of Michael Coghlan continues. He is the direct cause of the wonderful results about which one enthuses. His skills are filtered to his management team who spread those amongst our wonderful staff. On your behalf I thank them one and all for their efforts.We recognise that the growth and diversification of the Club over the last 18 years is such that our corporate duty adds responsibilities far beyond that which was of concern during the last century.

SPORTINGCongratulations to all of our sporting teams for all of their achievements throughout the year. I refer you to the various sporting reports. Our relationship with the Eastern Suburbs Club continues and the success of our team as feeder club to Easts brings the Wyong Roos into the media spotlight.

Rugby League is of course fundamental to our existence and the continued survival of the game on the Central Coast is paramount. Our efforts to add financial support to the division were unsuccessful although we understand there was an indirect financial benefit we understand. Nevertheless, we continue to monitor, as best we can, the financial well-being of those clubs running Rugby League operations without the support of licensed clubs. Our football committee is looking at ways that we may be able to further assist such clubs.

We now have so many other sporting teams that we either sponsor or fully underwrite. Those of us older members can no doubt well remember, the late Bill Tudehope, who at many of our Annual General Meetings, would raise the question of the club establishing a lawn bowls green at the Club. How pleased he would be to see the number of bowlers we now have within our fold.

Soccer too has come within our scope, especially via the Budgewoi venue. We have reached an agreement financially beneficial to us, with Central Coast Soccer to secure the future of soccer at that venue for the foreseeable future. The agreement has no negative impact on the Soccer Club and the use of the grounds by Central Coast Soccer is always contingent upon and subject to the needs of our Club.

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017


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COMMUNITY Our role in the communities within which we have venues is so important. On the Central Coast we are one of the biggest employers with about 350 families being fed, clothed, educated and generally maintained from income received by our employees. Included are so many young students, who continue tertiary or other studies dependent upon income earned with us. Think too of those who, recently joining the workforce, learn skills from their employment with us with which they can go on to become contributing members of our society, not only in this area but wherever life may take them. We employ local musicians at our venues. The tradespeople and contractors we use are almost always, local. At the other end of the spectrum, think of those older members who enjoy the hospitality we provide even if only as an opportunity to enjoy social contact away from home and quality subsidised meals.

OUR SPONSORSThank you to all of those many entities who provide sponsorship support whether financially or otherwise. Space does not enable one to name them all however they are easily identified and we of course urge you to give them your support whenever the opportunity arises.

THE ROOS FOUNDATIONYou will be aware of the legislative requirement of registered clubs to provide funding for certain charitable endeavours. Your Club has decided to go beyond that requirement and to set up a charitable or philanthropic arm to enable us to provide support for certain local charities. A committee has been formed including staff and Board members. We have formed a partnership initially with certain local service clubs to set the criteria for and to oversee the distribution of funds. A donation of $60,000.00 has already been made to the Melanoma Institute, Central Coast. Max Potential has also already benefited from that fund. Our philanthropic arm has been named the Roos Foundation and $100,000.00 of our revenue has already been dedicated as an initial allocation.

Major corporations do have similar arms, but I expect that we may be unique in the registered club industry.

YOUR BOARDMay I convey to my fellow directors my thanks for their efforts over the last year. The size of our Group now adds so much to the decision-making process and the contribution of each of the directors is greatly appreciated.

BEREAVEMENTSIt is so difficult to make mention of those who have passed during the past year for fear of missing any. However one cannot avoid recording our profound devastation

Chairperson’s Report (cont.)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

at the loss of the late Terry Wand, OAM. We were all so overjoyed and proud of him receiving the Order of Australia Medal on Australia Day 2017. His loss was immense. On a personal level may I also record my great sadness at the loss my old coach, the late Ken Moir, a great friend to us all. To all family members of members who have passed, I convey the condolences of us all.

Thank you all for your continued support of our great Club.

Kevin PearceChairman



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General Manager’s Report

I am very pleased to report that our Clubs have had another very successful and profitable year. We continue to ensure we present modern, friendly and safe environments for our members and visitors. Our staff are what sets us apart from the rest, they are simply the best which is regularly conveyed to them by members and visitors.

The Wyong Rugby League Club upgrade is now complete and the end result is excellent with a much more modern and spacious layout downstairs. The escalators have made a massive difference and although we all don’t get that bit of exercise walking up and down the stairs, we think they are fantastic. The restaurants have been upgraded with new menus and a very popular Pizza and Burger Bar added. The main bar has been upgraded, new carpet throughout, lighter painting scheme and some new furniture. We have built a very pleasant and popular beer garden at the southern end of the main field and provided direct access to the Club and this is very convenient for all.

Our fixed costs continue to increase, e.g. power, gas, wages, food, and general goods and services, however we have been able to minimise price increases as our policy is to be one of the cheapest clubs in the local area for beverage and food, and with some of the best member benefits.

May I also thank our Board of Directors led by Chairman Kevin Pearce, we continue to work in an honest, open and transparent manner ever mindful of the many challenges we face and the extensive list of laws we must abide by. We continue to invest significant funds and resources into our various sporting groups and this includes Senior and Junior Central Coast Rugby League, NSW Cup Rugby League, all ground maintenance costs, bowling and maintenance costs for all 12 bowling greens, soccer and ground maintenance costs and sports administration costs. Over and above our direct commitment to sport we provide support to many hundreds of people in all types of community groups. This list is extensive and impressive and I recommend that you take a few minutes to read the report as we are particularly proud of what we do in our local community.

We are one of the largest employers on the Central Coast with approx. 360 employees. Our staff and their families rely on our continued success and where possible we strive to purchase our goods and services from local businesses which has a positive impact in the local community.

Our Rugby League program is a very large operation and credit to all involved from



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General Manager’s Report (cont.)

management to volunteers. Please read their reports as their activities and results are impressive.

I also refer you to the Wyong Rugby League Club Juniors report, another excellent year and congratulations to all.

Our now 5 bowling clubs, are thriving with healthy participation numbers both social and competition and they have wonderful facilities for the hundreds of bowlers, of all levels, who utilise the greens and clubhouses. Please read their reports as there are some great achievements from individuals, teams and groups.

Budgewoi Soccer Club continues to provide first class facilities for their hundreds of junior and senior players, well done to the committees and the volunteers. Please read their reports as there is some very interesting information there.

We extend our sincere thanks to the many Sub Clubs in all of our Clubs, they do a fantastic job of getting like-minded people together to enjoy their chosen activity in pleasant and safe surroundings.

Finally on behalf of all our staff, our management team and our Directors I thank you our loyal members for your continued support of all of our Clubs.

We remain Respectful and Proud of our Past and Focused and Confident of our Future.

Michael CoghlanGeneral Manager


Community Support & Development Report

The Wyong Rugby League Club Group is pleased to be a contributor to its many local communities and the organisations within them. It is a core focus of the Group to continue to assist the organisations that touch and assist the members and communities of the clubs.

The support your Club provides the community includes financial support such as cash donations, sponsorship, the provision of goods, facilities and other resources. In the financial year ended June 2017, your Club provided a net spend of approximately $3.36M on sport and donations across all 8 venues. This equates to a community dividend of around $63 per member.

In addition to this financial support your Club spent over $1.5M on social capital including member’s services, courtesy buses and free entertainment aswell as providing over $3.5M in discounts to members.

This commitment to investing in the community is one the Club is very proud of and will always remain a key focus of the Wyong Rugby League Club Group.

The full list of groups and organisations your Club supports is on the next page please take a detailed look through the extensive list. We are very proud of the diverse range of community groups we support, big and small, amateur and professional, the well-known and the never heard ofs. The only caveat is that the funds or resources we provide will benefit many within our communities.

At the end of the financial year we had employed over 330 staff and had paid over $17.7M in wages and we continue to be one of the largest employers in our region. The positive contribution to the community that this employment provides should not be underestimated. The provision of stable and reliable employment to a community is in our view as important or even more so than the sport and community donations your Club makes. In addition to this are the many local businesses and contractors that your Club engages and further helps to provide employment.



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Community BenefitsFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Community Beneficiaries Included: AFL BombersAustralian Red CrossAvoca Beach RugbyAvoca Beach Surf Life Saving ClubAvoca Schools BowlsAvoca Sharks Football ClubBateau Bay Police & Citizens Youth ClubBenevolent SocietyBerkeley Vale Rugby League ClubBill Tudehope Memorial BowlsBlue Thunder SoftballBreast Cancer ResearchBrooke Avenue SchoolBudgewoi/Buff Point JRLFCBudgewoi Senior Rugby League ClubBungree Aboriginal AssociationCamp BreakawayCamp ToukleyCancer CouncilCancer Patients FoundationCentral Coast ARAFMICentral Coast BulldogsCentral Coast CenturiansCC District Womens Bowls AssocCC Division Junior RugbyCC Division Rugby LeagueCC Junior Rugby UnionCentral Coast Kids in NeedCentral Coast OutreachCentral Coast Rugby UnionCentral Coast Sharks Grid IronCentral Coast Triathlon ClubCC United Aboriginal Sport AssocCerebral Palsy AllianceCoast ShelterCountry Music Assoc (Goulburn)Country Rugby LeagueCRL DevelopmentDarkinjungDonnica Clarke FoundationDownunder FoundationFAA Foundation

Fight Cancer FoundationFireflys Hockey ClubFuture Achievements Australia5 Lands WalkGive Me 5 For KidsGorokan High SchoolGorokan/Kanwal Lions ClubGorokan Primary SchoolGRBC Fishing KidsGoulburn Country Music AssociationGoulburn Old FootballersGulangHouse of Praise Turning PointHunter Hawksbury KangaroosHurricanes Netball ClubIris FoundationJeans for GenesKanwal Public SchoolKanwal Warnervale RoversKillarney Vale AFCKincumber/Avoca Cricket ClubKincumber Mens ShedLakes Wyong Netball ClubLions Club - WyongLutinda Children’s ServicesMacKillop ChurchMarine RescueMark Hughes FoundationMaxpotentialMcDonald HouseMelanoma InstituteMemory LaneMen of LeagueMC Society CC BranchMultiple Sclerosis LtdNational Stroke FoundationNorthern NSW Soccer FederationNorthern Power Netball ClubNorthlakes Primary SchoolNorthlakes Rugby ClubOzTagRapid Response

Community Benefits (cont.)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Red CrossRed Shield AppealRotary - GosfordRotary - KincumberRural & Regional Community FoundationSalvation ArmySculpture on the GreensSESShelly Beach Fossils SoccerShelly Beach SLSCSoldiers Beach SLSCSouthern Cross CareStamp SocietySt Ceilias SchoolSt Johns AmbulanceThe Donnica Clarke FoundationThe Entrance Neighbourhood CentreThe Entrance Water Polo ClubThe Fathers TableThe Smith FamilyToowoon Bay SLSCToukley RLFC - HawksTuggerah Lakes CareTuggerawong Public SchoolUniversity of NewcastleWadalba Community SchoolWAGSWarnervale CricketWarnervale Public SchoolWarnervale Rural Fire BrigadeWarnervale Wildcats (Rugby Union)Wesley Community ServicesWestpac Rescue HelicopterWoongarrah Wildcats (Football)Wyee Public SchoolWyong AthleticsWyong District Cricket ClubWyong District Netball AssociationWyong HospitalWyong Junior RL Football ClubWyong Lakes AFLWyong Leagues Netball ClubWyong Public SchoolWyong Roos Baseball Club

Wyong Shire CouncilYarran Early Intervention ServicesYMCA


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Community Benefits (cont.)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Sub & Affiliated Clubs WBC:

Wyong Mens Bowling Club Wyong Womens Bowling Club

Sub & Affiliated Clubs BSC:

Budgewoi Junior Football ClubBudgewoi Senior Football Club

Budgewoi Soccer Club Fishing Club

Sub & Affiliated Clubs CBSC:

Toukley District Men’s Bowling Club Canton Bowlers

Canton Beach Women’s Bowling ClubCanton Beach Golf Club

Sub & Affiliated Clubs GRBC:

Goulburn Men’s Bowling Club The Bowlo Fishing Club

Goulburn Women’s Bowling Club

Sub & Affiliated Clubs ABBRC:

Avoca Beach Men’s Bowling ClubAvoca Beach Women’s Bowling ClubAvoca Beach Social Golf Club

Avoca Beach Indoor Bowls Club Avoca Beach Darts Club

Sub & Affiliated Clubs WRLC:

Wyong Rugby League Football ClubWyong Junior R.L. Football Club

Wyong Leagues Darts Club

Sub & Affiliated Clubs WBRC:

The Bay BowlersWBRC Indoor Bowls Club

Wallarah Bay Social Golf Club

Sub & Affiliated Clubs BBBC:

Bateau Bay Mens Bowling Club Bateau Bay Womens Bowling Club

Bateau Bay Social Golf Club

Concise Financial StatementsFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

CONTENTS

CONCISE FINANCIAL REPORT

DIRECTORS’ REPORT ..............................................................................15-17

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S DECLARATION ................................................. 18

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT .......................................................19-21

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ............................................... 22

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ........................................................ 23

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ......................................................... 24

CASHFLOW STATEMENT .............................................................................. 25

NOTES TO THE CONCISE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .............................26-43

DIRECTORS DECLARATION .......................................................................... 44


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The Directors present their report, together with the financial statements on the company for the year ended 30 June 2017.

DIRECTORSThe following persons were directors of the company during the whole of the financial year and up to the date of this report, unless otherwise stated:

Mr Kevin Pearce Mr Robert PettifordMr Robert Wells Mr Gerard AndrewsMr Philip Langley Mr Mark Langbridge (resigned 22 November 2016)Mr William Scott Mr Gavin Wand (appointed 22 November 2016)Mr Darren Andrew Mr Paul Andrews (appointed 22 November 2016)

OBJECTIVESThe objective of the company during the financial year was to operate as a registered club providing sporting, recreational and social activities for the members and their guests.

STRATEGY FOR ACHIEVING THE OBJECTIVESThe company has developed the following principal sporting strategies to achieve their objectives:

- The efficient operation of eight (8) licenced clubs to fund and finance the operation of sport.- The efficient operation of both senior and junior rugby league and football (soccer).- The efficient operation of competition, pennant and social lawn bowls.- The effective support and sponsorship of golf, darts, snooker, fishing and indoor bowls; and - The provision of support for a diverse range of both senior and junior sporting organisations within the community.

The effective program of facilities improvement ensured maximum comfort for all members of the Club.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIESDuring the financial year the principal continuing activities of the company consisted of:operating as a registered club providing sporting, recreational and social activities for members and their guests.

OPERATING RESULTThe surplus of the company for the financial year amounted to $2,967,081 (2016: $11,384,403 surplus).

On 17 October 2016, the company sold non-core property Wallarah Bay Motel for $1.36M.PERFORMANCE MEASURESThe management on a daily basis, and the Board on a monthly basis, monitor all trading areas against industry benchmarks, financial budgets and cash flow projections.

Divisional managers and venue managers report through the Chief Executive Officer to the board on a monthly basis.

Sporting strategies and achievements are put in place annually and reviewed regularly by the board.

Directors’ ReportFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Directors’ Report (cont.)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Investment and expenditure strategy programs are regularly prepared and reviewed.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTSLikely developments in the operations of the company and the expected results of those operations in future financial years have not been included in this report as the inclusion of such information is likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the company.

EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIODOn 17 July 2017, the company sold non-core property at 3 Mary Street, Gorokan for $425,365. No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2017 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the company’s operations, the results of those operations, or the company’s state of affairs in the future financial years.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUESThe Directors believe the company has complied with all significant environmental regulations under a law of the Commonwealth or of a state or territory.

INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS

Mr Kevin Pearce Qualifications: SolicitorResponsibilities: ChairpersonMeetings Board

Mr Robert WellsQualifications: Retired School TeacherResponsibilities: Senior Vice ChairpersonMeetings Board

Mr Philip LangleyQualifications: Property ValuerResponsibilities: Junior Vice ChairpersonMeetings Board

Mr Robert PettifordQualifications: Retired Office ManagerResponsibilities: DirectorMeetings Board

Mr William Scott Qualifications: Retired Business OperatorResponsibilities: DirectorMeetings Board

Mr Darren AndrewQualifications: Company ManagerResponsibilities: DirectorMeetings Board

Mr Gerard AndrewsQualifications: Chartered AccountantResponsibilities: DirectorMeetings Board

Mr Mark LangbridgeQualifications: Operations ManagerResponsibilities: DirectorMeetings Board

Gavin WandQualifications: Business OwnerResponsibilities: DirectorMeetings Board

Paul AndrewsQualifications: Finance BrokerResponsibilities: DirectorMeetings Board


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Directors’ Report (cont.)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

MEETINGS OF DIRECTORSThe number of meetings of the company’s Board of Directors (‘the Board’) held during the year ended 30 June 2017, and the number of meetings attended by each director were: Full Board Attended HeldKevin Pearce 12 12 Robert Wells 10 12 Philip Langley 8 12 William Scott 8 12 Darren Andrew 12 12 Robert Pettiford 11 12 Gerard Andrews 12 12 Mark Langbridge (resigned 22 November 2016) 5 6 Gavin Wand (appointed 22 November 2016) 6 6 Paul Andrews (appointed 22 November 2016) 5 6 Held: represents the number of meetings held during the time the director held office.

INDEMNIFYING OFFICER OR AUDITORDuring the year the company effected a directors’ and officers’ liability policy. The insurance policy provides cover for the directors named in this report, the company secretary, officers and former directors and officers of the company. This policy prohibits the disclosure of the nature of the indemnification, the insurance cover and the amount of the premium.

No indemnities have been given or insurance premiums paid, during or since the end of the financial year, for any person who is or has been an auditor of the company.

MEMBERSHIPThe company has the following membership:

- Life: 16 (2016: 17) - Ordinary: 332 (2016: 442) - Associate: 52,556 (2016: 49,983)

Total members as at 30 June 2017 was 52,904 (2016: 50,442).

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATIONA copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on the following page. This report is made in accordance with a resolution of directors, pursuant to section 298(2)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001. Signed at: Lake Haven Drive Kanwal NSW 2259Dated: 4th day of October, 2017

Robert WellsDirector

Independent Auditor’s DeclarationFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

We hereby declare, that to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June, 2017 there have been:

(i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and

(ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

Name of Firm: Bishop Collins Audit Pty Ltd Chartered Accountants

Name of Registered Company Auditor: ______________________________________________________ David McClelland

Auditor’s Registration No. 431227

Address: Unit 1, 1 Pioneer Avenue, Tuggerah NSW 2259

Dated: 4 October 2017


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Independent Auditor’s ReportFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

OpinionWe have audited the accompanying financial report of Wyong Rugby League Club Limited which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2017, statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year ended on that date, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information and the Directors’ Declaration of the company.

In our opinion, the financial report of Wyong Rugby League Club Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i) giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 30 June 2017 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and

(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001.

Basis for OpinionWe conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report of Australia; and we have 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 of our opinion.

Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial ReportThe Directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements to the extent described in Note 2 to the financial report, the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial report, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic altermative but to do so.

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial ReportOur objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report.

As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:

· Identify and asses the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

· Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control.

· Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Directors.

· Conclude on the appropriateness of the Directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial report. We also conclude, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the disclosures in the financial report about the material uncertainty or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify the opinion on the financial report. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.

· Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

We communicate with the Directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

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We also provide the Directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonaly be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.

Name of Firm: Bishop Collins Audit Pty Ltd Chartered Accountants

Name of Registered Company Auditor: ______________________________________________________ David McClelland

Auditor’s Registration No. 431227

Address: Unit 1, 1 Pioneer Avenue, Tuggerah NSW 2259

Dated: 4 October 2017

Independent Auditor’s Report (cont.)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Statement of Comprehensive IncomeFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Note 2017 2016 $ $

Revenue 4 61,524,641 60,030,214

Other Income 5 256,001 7,139,964Total Revenue 61,780,642 67,170,178

ExpensesCost of goods sold (7,185,574) (6,924,701)Advertising expenses (271,635) (297,885)Auditor’s Remuneration (64,959) (63,944)Cleaning expenses (973,012) (899,223)Depreciation and amortisation expenses (6,057,336) (5,077,082)Employee benefits expenses (18,497,011) (18,124,496)Entertainment expenses (6,253,002) (5,815,353)Finance costs (213,449) (221,230)Insurance expenses (315,967) (290,465)Membership expenses (876,613) (1,121,131)Utilities expenses (1,530,228) (1,454,373)Gaming machine duty (7,168,409) (6,846,345)Repairs and maintenance (2,951,486) (2,685,957)Security costs (702,242) (575,543)Loss on sale of assets (151,516) (22,978)Fair value of adjustment of investments - (16,879)Other expenses (5,601,122) (5,348,190)

Surplus before income tax expense 2,967,081 11,384,403

Income tax expense - -

Surplus after income tax expense for the yearattributable to the members of Wyong Rugby League Club Limited 21 2,967,081 11,384,403

Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax - -

Total comprehensive income for the yearattributable to the members of Wyong Rugby League Club Limited 2,967,081 11,384,403

The above statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.


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Statement of Financial PositionFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

2017 2016 $ $ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 6 5,491,022 5,561,871Trade and other receivables 7 789,202 520,945Inventories 8 519,098 516,583Other 9 383,783 501,417 7,183,105 7,100,816Non-current assets classified as held for sale 10 173,447 -Total current assest 7,356,552 7,100,816

NON-CURRENT ASSETS Financial assets 11 4,025,414 3,683,012Investment property 12 297,091 480,414Property, plant and equipment 13 66,446,345 65,121,405Intangible 14 7,400,339 7,408,389Total non-current assets 78,169,189 76,693,220

TOTAL ASSETS 85,525,741 83,794,036 LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables 15 3,390,384 4,721,174Borrowings 16 4,980,000 -Employee benefits 17 2,858,432 2,776,735Total current liabilities 11,228,816 7,497,909 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Borrowings 18 - 4,980,000Employee benefits 19 215,908 202,191Total non current liabilities 215,908 5,182,191

TOTAL LIABILITIES 11,444,724 12,680,100

NET ASSETS 74,081,017 71,113,936

EQUITY Reserves 20 4,671,424 4,671,424Retained earnings 21 69,409,593 66,442,512

TOTAL EQUITY 74,081,017 71,113,936

The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Statement of changes in EquityFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Asset revaluation Retained Total reserve surpluses equity $ $ $

BALANCE AT 1 JULY 2015 4,671,424 55,058,109 59,729,533

Surplus after income tax expense for the year - 11,384,403 11,384,403Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax - - -

Total comprehensive income for the year - 11,384,403 11,384,403

BALANCE AT 30 JUNE 2016 4,671,424 66,442,512 71,113,936

Asset revaluation Retained Total reserve surpluses equity $ $ $

BALANCE AT 1 JULY 2016 4,671,424 66,442,512 71,113,936

Surplus after income tax expense for the year - 2,967,081 2,967,081Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax - - -

Total comprehensive income for the year - 2,967,081 2,967,081

BALANCE AT 30 JUNE 2017 4,671,424 69,409,593 74,081,017 The above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.


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Cash Flow StatementFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

2017 2016 $ $

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from customers (inclusive of GST) 73,814,201 76,794,455Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST) (66,070,525) (61,562,902)

7,743,676 15,231,553Interest received 19,023 45,230Interest and other finance costs paid (213,449) (221,230)

Net cash provided by operating activities 7,549,250 15,055,553 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Payments for investments (234,768) (1,300,434)Payments for property, plant and equipment and amalgamation assets 13 (8,745,331) (13,510,607)Payments for intangibles 14 - (17,227)Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 1,360,000 19,272

Net cash used in investing activities (7,620,099) (14,808,996)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Net cash used in financing activities - - Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (70,849) 246,557Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year 5,561,871 5,315,314

Cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year 6 5,491,022 5,561,871

The above statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Notes to the Concise Financial StatementsFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

GENERAL INFORMATION

The financial statements cover Wyong Rugby League Club Limited as an individual entity. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Wyong Rugby League Club Limited’s functional and presentation currency. Wyong Rugby League Club Limited is a not-for-profit unlisted public company limited by guarantee. The financial statements were authorised for issue, in accordance with a resolution of directors, on 4 October 2017.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adoptedThe company has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (‘AASB’) that are mandatory for the current reporting period. Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted. Basis of preparationThese general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (‘AASB’), and the Corporations Act 2001, as appropriate for not-for profit oriented entities. Historical cost conventionThe financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for, where applicable, the revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets, financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, investment properties, certain classes of property, plant and equipment and derivative financial instruments. Critical accounting estimatesThe preparation of the financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the company’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements, are disclosed in note 3. Revenue recognitionRevenue is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefit will flow to the company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.


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Notes to the Concise Financial Statements (cont.)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Sale of goodsSale of goods revenue is recognised at the point of sale, which is where the customer has taken delivery of the goods, the risks and rewards are transferred to the customer and there is a valid sales contract. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of sales returns and trade discounts. Gaming machinesGaming machine revenue is recognised net of payouts. Membership Membership revenue is recognised when it is received or when the right to receive payment is established. CommissionsCommission revenue is recognised when it is received or when the right to receive payment is established. InterestInterest revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest method. This is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and allocating the interest income over the relevant period using the effective interest rate, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the net carrying amount of the financial asset. RentRent revenue from investment properties is recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Contingent rentals are recognised as income in the period when earned. Other revenueOther revenue is recognised when it is received or when the right to receive payment is established. Income taxThe directors are of the opinion that the company is exempt from income tax pursuant to section 50-45 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. A private ruling was obtained from the ATO on 2 March 2009 confirming this exemption. Current and non-current classificationAssets and liabilities are presented in the statement of financial position based on current and non-current classification. An asset is classified as current when: it is either expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in the company’s normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is expected to be realised within 12 months after the reporting period; or the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other assets are classified as non-current. A liability is classified as current when: it is either expected to be settled in the company’s

normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting period; or there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other liabilities are classified as non-current. Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. Trade and other receivablesTrade receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement within 30 days. Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectable are written off by reducing the carrying amount directly. A provision for impairment of trade receivables is raised when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. Significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation and default or delinquency in payments (more than 60 days overdue) are considered indicators that the trade receivable may be impaired. The amount of the impairment allowance is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. Cash flows relating to short-term receivables are not discounted if the effect of discounting is immaterial. Other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, less any provision for impairment. InventoriesStock on hand is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises of purchase and delivery costs, net of rebates and discounts received or receivable. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for saleNon-current assets and assets of disposal groups are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continued use. They are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs of disposal. For non-current assets or assets of disposal groups to be classified as held for sale, they must be available for immediate sale in their present condition and their sale must be highly probable. An impairment loss is recognised for any initial or subsequent write down of the non-current assets and assets of disposal groups to fair value less costs of disposal. A gain is recognised for any subsequent increases in fair value less costs of disposal of a non-current assets and assets of disposal groups, but not in excess of any cumulative



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impairment loss previously recognised. Non-current assets are not depreciated or amortised while they are classified as held for sale. Interest and other expenses attributable to the liabilities of assets held for sale continue to be recognised. Non-current assets classified as held for sale and the assets of disposal groups classified as held for sale are presented separately on the face of the statement of financial position, in current assets. The liabilities of disposal groups classified as held for sale are presented separately on the face of the statement of financial position, in current liabilities. Investments and other financial assetsInvestments and other financial assets are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs are included as part of the initial measurement, except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at either amortised cost or fair value depending on their classification. Classification is determined based on the purpose of the acquisition and subsequent reclassification to other categories is restricted. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. Available-for-sale financial assetsAvailable-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets, principally equity securities, that are either designated as available-for-sale or not classified as any other category. After initial recognition, fair value movements are recognised in other comprehensive income through the available-for-sale reserve in equity. Cumulative gain or loss previously reported in the available-for-sale reserve is recognised in profit or loss when the asset is derecognised or impaired. Impairment of financial assetsThe company assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. Objective evidence includes significant financial difficulty of the issuer or obligor; a breach of contract such as default or delinquency in payments; the lender granting to a borrower concessions due to economic or legal reasons that the lender would not otherwise do; it becomes probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation; the disappearance of an active market for the financial asset; or observable data indicating that there is a measurable decrease in estimated future cash flows. Available-for-sale financial assets are considered impaired when there has been a significant or prolonged decline in value below initial cost. Subsequent increments in value are recognised in other comprehensive income through the available-for-sale reserve. Investment propertiesInvestment properties principally comprise of freehold land and buildings held for long-term rental and capital appreciation that are not occupied by the company. Investment properties are initially recognised at cost, including transaction costs.


Investment properties are derecognised when disposed of or when there is no future economic benefit expected. Transfers to and from investment properties to property, plant and equipment are determined by a change in use of owner-occupation. The fair value on the date of change of use from investment properties to property, plant and equipment are used as deemed cost for the subsequent accounting. The existing carrying amount of property, plant and equipment is used for the subsequent accounting cost of investment properties on the date of change of use. Property, plant and equipmentLand and buildings and plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis to write off the net cost of each item of property, plant and equipment (excluding land) over their expected useful lives as follows: Buildings 40 yearsPlant and equipment 3 - 5 years The residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting date. An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when there is no future economic benefit to the company. Gains and losses between the carrying amount and the disposal proceeds are taken to profit or loss. Any revaluation surplus reserve relating to the item disposed of is transferred directly to retained profits. Intangible assetsIntangible assets acquired as part of a business combination, other than goodwill, are initially measured at their fair value at the date of the acquisition. Intangible assets acquired separately are initially recognised at cost. Indefinite life intangible assets are not amortised and are subsequently measured at cost less any impairment. Finite life intangible assets are subsequently measured at cost less amortisation and any impairment. The gains or losses recognised in profit or loss arising from the derecognition of intangible assets are measured as the difference between net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the intangible asset. The method and useful lives of finite life intangible assets are reviewed annually. Changes in the expected pattern of consumption or useful life are accounted for prospectively by changing the amortisation method or period. SoftwareSignificant costs associated with software are deferred and amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of their expected benefit, being their finite life of 5 years. Gaming machine entitlementsGaming machine entitlements are considered to have an indefinite useful life as a result of the expiry of the 10 year period initially indicated by the New South Wales Government. The company tests for impairment annually, irrespective of whether there is any indication of impairment.



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Impairment of non-financial assetsGoodwill and other intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other non-financial assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value-in-use. The value-in-use is the present value of the estimated future cash flows relating to the asset using a pre-tax discount rate specific to the asset or cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Assets that do not have independent cash flows are grouped together to form a cash-generating unit. Trade and other payablesThese amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the company prior to the end of the financial year and which are unpaid. Due to their short-term nature they are measured at amortised cost and are not discounted. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. BorrowingsLoans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received, net of transaction costs. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Where there is an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date, the loans or borrowings are classified as non-current. Finance costsFinance costs attributable to qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the asset. All other finance costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. Employee benefitsShort-term employee benefitsLiabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave, long service leave and accumulating sick leave expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Non-accumulating sick leave is expensed to profit or loss when incurred. Other long-term employee benefitsThe liability for long service leave not expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date is recognised in non-current liabilities, provided there is an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability. The liability is measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.


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Defined contribution superannuation expenseContributions to defined contribution superannuation plans are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. Fair value measurementWhen an asset or liability, financial or non-financial, is measured at fair value for recognition or disclosure purposes, the fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date; and assumes that the transaction will take place either: in the principal market; or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market. Fair value is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming they act in their economic best interests. For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement is based on its highest and best use. Valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, are used, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs. Goods and Services Tax (‘GST’) and other similar taxesRevenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not recoverable from the tax authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of the acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense. Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority is included in other receivables or other payables in the statement of financial position. Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the tax authority, are presented as operating cash flows. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in relation to assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. Management bases its judgements, estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on other various factors, including expectations of future events, management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting judgements and estimates will seldom equal the related actual results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities (refer to the respective notes) within the next financial year are discussed below.



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Provision for impairment of receivablesThe provision for impairment of receivables assessment requires a degree of estimation and judgement. The level of provision is assessed by taking into account the recent sales experience, the ageing of receivables, historical collection rates and specific knowledge of the individual debtor’s financial position. Provision for impairment of inventoriesThe provision for impairment of inventories assessment requires a degree of estimation and judgement. The level of the provision is assessed by taking into account the recent sales experience, the ageing of inventories and other factors that affect inventory obsolescence. Fair value measurement hierarchyThe company is required to classify all assets and liabilities, measured at fair value, using a three level hierarchy, based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire fair value measurement, being: Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date; Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Considerable judgement is required to determine what is significant to fair value and therefore which category the asset or liability is placed in can be subjective. The fair value of assets and liabilities classified as level 3 is determined by the use of valuation models. These include discounted cash flow analysis or the use of observable inputs that require significant adjustments based on unobservable inputs. Estimation of useful lives of assetsThe company determines the estimated useful lives and related depreciation and amortisation charges for its property, plant and equipment and finite life intangible assets. The useful lives could change significantly as a result of technical innovations or some other event. The depreciation and amortisation charge will increase where the useful lives are less than previously estimated lives, or technically obsolete or non-strategic assets that have been abandoned or sold will be written off or written down. Goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assetsThe company tests annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate impairment, whether goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets have suffered any impairment, in accordance with the accounting policy stated in note 2. The recoverable amounts of cash-generating units have been determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations require the use of assumptions, including estimated discount rates based on the current cost of capital and growth rates of the estimated future cash flows. Impairment of non-financial assets other than goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assetsThe company assesses impairment of non-financial assets other than goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the company and to the particular asset that may lead to impairment. If an impairment trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined. This involves fair value less costs of disposal or value-in-use calculations, which incorporate a number of key estimates and assumptions.

Impairment of property, plant and equipmentThe company assesses impairment of property, plant and equipment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the company and to the particular asset that may lead to impairment. If an impairment trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined. This involves fair value less costs of disposal or value-in-use calculations, which incorporate a number of key estimates and assumptions. Income taxThe directors are of the opinion that the company is exempt from income tax pursuant to section 50-45 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. A private ruling was obtained from the ATO on 2 March 2009 confirming this exemption. Employee benefits provisionAs discussed in note 2, the liability for employee benefits expected to be settled more than 12 months from the reporting date are recognised and measured at the present value of the estimated future cash flows to be made in respect of all employees at the reporting date. In determining the present value of the liability, estimates of attrition rates and pay increases through promotion and inflation have been taken into account. Valuation of gaming machine entitlementsDuring the amalgamation with Bateau Bay Sports Club, Wyong Rugby League Club Limited has separately identified 160 gaming machine entitlements at an estimated fair value of $25,000 each. These were assessed based on recent acquisitions and transaction of gaming machine entitlements. Management is of the opinion that the estimated fair value of gaming machine entitlements is deemed reasonable.



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REVENUE 2017 2016 $ $Sales revenue Bar revenue 15,013,532 13,583,843Catering revenue 3,548,004 4,911,335Entertainment revenue 1,902,596 1,996,759Net gaming machine takings 36,530,759 35,145,884Football (League & Soccer) revenue 1,044,523 967,935Commissions received 1,824,058 1,738,658Bowls revenue 652,730 602,121Membership subscription 557,528 501,441 Motel revenue 50,264 131,524 61,123,994 59,579,500

Other revenueDividends 135,744 135,553Interest 19,023 45,230Rent 87,996 87,602Other revenue 157,884 182,329 400,647 450,714

Revenue 61,524,641 60,030,214

OTHER INCOMEGain on disposal of property, plant and equipment 148,367 12,000Gain on sale of 22 Gavin Way, Gorokan - 225,365Gain on disposal of investments - 211,145Fair value adjustment of investments 107,634 -Gain on amalgamation with Bateau Bay Sports Club - 6,691,454

Other income 256,001 7,139,964

CURRENT ASSETS - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTSCash on hand and at bank 5,491,022 5,561,871

CURRENT ASSETS - TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES Trade receivables 650,657 338,010Other receivables 138,545 182,935

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CURRENT ASSETS - INVENTORIES 2017 2016 $ $Bar stock - at cost 386,272 366,557Merchandise and other items - at cost 5,456 6,365Promotions - at cost 84,679 91,750Uniforms - at cost 42,691 51,911

519,098 516,583

CURRENT ASSETS - OTHERPrepayments 383,783 497,553Other deposits - 3,864

383,783 501,417

CURRENT ASSETS - NON-CURRENT ASSETS CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALEInvestment properties 173,447 -

NON CURRENT ASSETS - FINANCIAL ASSETSOrdinary shares 4,025,414 3,683,012

NON CURRENT ASSETS - INVESTMENT PROPERTIESInvestment properties - at cost 337,521 516,616Less: Accumulated depreciation (40,430) (36,202)

297,091 490,414

ReconciliationReconciliation of the fair values at the begining and end of the current and previous financial year are set out below:

Opening fair value 480,414 480,414Classified as held for sale (note 10) (173,447) -Depreciation expense (9,876) -

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NON CURRENT ASSETS - PROPERTY, PLANT 2017 2016AND EQUIPMENT $ $Land - at cost 16,190,000 17,010,000

Buildings - at cost 47,331,686 45,286,643Less: Accumulated depreciation (11,125,262) (9,870,650) 36,206,424 35,415,993

Plant and equipment - at cost 47,282,445 42,936,178Less: Accumulated depreciation (33,232,524) (30,240,766) 14,049,921 12,695,412

66,446,345 65,121,405

ReconcilliationsReconcilliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current financial year are set out below:

Plant & Land Buildings Equipment Total $ $ $ $Balance at 1 July 2016 17,010,000 35,415,993 12,695,412 65,121,405Additions - 1,977,684 6,767,646 8,745,330Disposals (820,000) (449,847) (114,829) (1,384,676)Write off of asset - - (3,899) (3,899)Transfers in/(out) - 543,415 (543,415) -Depreciation expense - (1,280,821) (4,750,994) (6,031,815)

Balance at 30 June 2017 16,190,000 36,206,424 14,049,921 66,446,345

NON CURRENT ASSETS - INTANGIBLESSoftware - at cost 259,554 259,554Less: Accumulated amortisation (252,516) (244,466) 7,038 15,088

Gaming machine entitlements - at cost 8,318,247 8,318,247Less: Accumulated amortisation (924,946) (924,946) 7,393,301 7,393,301

7,400,339 7,408,389

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Gaming machine Software entitlements Total $ $ $Balance at 1 July 2016 15,088 7,393,301 7,408,389Amortisation expense (8,050) - (8,050)

Balance at 30 June 2017 7,038 7,393,301 7,400,339

CURRENT LIABILITIES - TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 2017 2016 $ $Trade payables 1,380,425 1,776,208Corporate cards 61,115 5,009Amalgamation payable - 1,000,623Other payroll liabilities - 217,061Other payables 1,948,844 1,722,273

3,390,384 4,721,174

CURRENT LIABILITIES - BORROWINGS 2017 2016 $ $Commercial bills payable 4,980,000 -

The market rate loan will expire in May 2018.

CURRENT LIABILITIES - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 2017 2016 $ $Annual leave 1,628,295 1,582,107Long service leave 1,042,230 1,006,731Sick leave 187,028 187,028Rostered days off 879 869

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Commercial bills payable - 4,980,000

Total secured liabilitiesThe total secured liabilities (current and non-current) are as follows:

Commercial bills payable 4,980,000 4,980,000

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia holds the following registered mortgages:- a registered first mortgage over the property at Lakehaven Drive, Gorokan NSW 2263- a registered first mortgage over the property at 40 Wallarah Road, Gorokan NSW 2263- a registered first mortgage and a registered equitable mortgage over licensed premises situated at Lakehaven Drive and 40 Wallarah Road, Gorokan NSW 2263

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia also holds a $40,000 (2016: $40,000) bank guarantee on behalf of the company in respect of TAB guarantees and a business card facility.

NON CURRENT LIABILITIES - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 2017 2016 $ $

Long service leave 215,908 202,191

EQUITY - RESERVES 2017 2016 $ $

Revaluation surplus reserve 4,671,424 4,671,424

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21. EQUITY - RETAINED SURPLUSES 2017 2016 $ $Retained surpluses at the beginning of the financial year 66,442,512 55,058,109Surplus after income tax expense for the year 2,967,081 11,384,403

Retained surpluses at the end of the financial year 69,409,593 66,442,512

COMPANY DETAILSThe registered office and principal place of business of the company is:

Lakehaven DriveKanwal NSW 2259

CORE AND NON CORE PROPERTYIn accordance with the provisions under section 41J(2) of the Registered Clubs Act 1976, the directors have classified the following assets as core property of the company:

Wyong Rugby League Club LimitedLakehaven Drive, Kanwal NSW 2259- club house- carpark- sporting fields

Canton Beach Sports ClubHibbard Street, Toukley NSW 2263- club house

Wallarah Bay Recreation Club40 Wallarah Road, Gorokan NSW 2263- club house- car park

Budgewoi Soccer ClubScenic Drive, Budgewoi NSW 2262- club houseWyong Bowling ClubPanonia Road, Wyong NSW 2259- club house- bowling greens

Goulburn Railway Bowling Club271 Sloane Street, Goulburn NSW 2580- club house- car park- bowling greens

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Avoca Beach Bowling ClubAvoca Drive, Avoca Beach NSW 2251- club house- car park- bowling greens

Bateau Bay Sports Club5 Bias Avenue, Bateau Bay NSW 2261- club house- car park- bowling greens

The land on which Canton Beach Sports Club and Budgewoi Soccer Club are situated is leased from the Department of Lands.

The following have been identified as non core property of the company:

Investment properties3 Mary Street, Gorokan NSW 226313 Hillsdale Close, Gorokan NSW 22631 Morcombe Close, Gorokan NSW 226350 Wallarah Road, Gorokan NSW 2263

Other non core property10 Gavin Way, Gorokan NSW 2263

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURESCompensationThe aggregate compensation made to directors and other members of key management personnel of the company is set out below: 2017 2016 $ $Aggregate compensation 861,840 831,649

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Key management personnelDisclosures relating to key management personnel are set our in note 24.

Transactions with related partiesThe following transactions occurred with related parties:

2017 2016 $ $Sale of goods and services:Sponsorship received from Aubrey Brown Partners Pty Ltd for the reserve grade football team 6,300 6,000Sale of goods and services to Aubrey Brown Partners Pty Ltdfor beverages - 1,456Sale of goods and services to Wand Printing 2,640 -

Payment for goods and services:Meeting refreshments, shared equally between all directors 504 348Directors book for Mr Paul Andrews 70 -Honorarium paid to Directors- Kevin Pearce ($10,000)- Robert Wells ($4,000)- Philip Langley ($7,000)- Darren Andrew ($2,000)- Bill Scott ($2,000)- Gerard Andrews ($2,000)- Paul Andrews ($2,000)- Robert Pettiford ($2,000)- Gavin Wand ($2,000) 33,000 -Payment for services from Wand Printing 107,628 -Payment for services from Aubrey Brown Partners Pty Ltd 16,150 13,569

Kevin Pearce, a director of Wyong Rugby League Club Limited, is a director of Aubrey Brown Partners Pty Ltd.

Gavin Wand is the owner of Wand Printing.

Receivable from and payable to related partiesThere were no trade receivables from or trade payables to related parties at the currrent and previous reporting date.

Loans to/from related partiesThere were no loans to or from related parties at the current and previous reporting date.

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Terms and conditionsAll transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates.

EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

On 17 July 2017, the company sold non-core property at 3 Mary Street, Gorokan for $425,365.

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2017 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the company’s operations, the results of those operations, or the company’s state of affairs in future financial years.


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Director’s DeclarationFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

In the directors’ opinion:

• the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001, the Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements;

• the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 30 June 2017 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and

• there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 295(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the directors

Robert WellsDirector

Dated this 4th day of October 2017


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Wyong Rugby League Football Club Report

Season 2017 marked the third year of the Club’s partnership with Sydney Roosters. After a disappointing 2016, the tri-colours rebounded into Premiership contention. The Roosters success this year was largely mirrored by the Roos ISP team; for the second time in three seasons, Wyong qualified for the second tier Grand Final, and for the first time ended the regular season as Minor Premiers. The stability at the top translated to fewer changes in personnel at the level below. Coach Rip Taylor and his staff developed a formidable team, ultimately defeated 20-12 by Penrith in the ISP NSW Grand Final. Wyong’s contracted players Luke Sharpe, Chris Centrone and Matt Ikuvalu were called into the Roosters top 30 for training purposes. Sydney Roosters is transitioning from a predominantly recruitment based club to being development based. Wyong Roos is critical to such change. The Club’s rugby league program is now well recognised for developing elite quality players, and is regarded within the rugby league community as the optimal warehouse outside the 16 NRL Clubs for potential NRL players.

Sydney Roosters adopted a more hands on approach to the local junior representative program in Season 2017. The Under 16’s qualified for the Harold Matthews Cup Semi-finals and the S G Ball Cup squad narrowly missed a berth in the finals series. The NRL has initiated policies to de-emphasise the national Under 20’s, which will be repositioned as State based competitions in 2018. The Roosters Under 20’s will transition from a Sydney based team to a Central Coast based team over the next few seasons, and will play most matches with the Wyong ISP team. The NSWRL has promised to marry both competition draws, giving rugby league fans on the Central Coast a local focal point at Roos HQ. The best young players from this area will funnel through the Roosters 20’s to the Wyong ISP squad. The Club’s role in this pathway continues to satisfy its charter of fostering the game in the Wyong District.

WYONG ROOS JUNIORSWyong Roos Juniors fielded 29 teams in age competitions from Under 6 to Under 17. Registrations at this Club (417) were well down on Season 2016 (527) and reflective of a trend across all OECD countries regarding participation in organised sport. The Club will monitor the impact of policy and programs on registration numbers, but has already identified areas for attention to make involvement in the game more attractive for families and individuals. The focus of the Junior Club remains participation, enjoyment, core skills acquisition, and building a love for the game. Twelve junior teams qualified for the finals series (Under 10 and above). Four teams (Under 12/3, 13/2, 16/2 and 17) progressed to contest the Grand Final in their respective age divisions. The Club is proud of the fact all four of those teams secured premierships in 2017.

WYONG ROOS SENIORSWyong experienced a lean year in 2017 compared with Season 2016 results. The Roos surrendered the Club Championship and Top Try Scoring Club titles respectively to The Entrance and Terrigal. Wyong Roos finished the home and away season in


Wyong Rugby League Football Club Report (cont.)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

fifth position in Open Age, fourth position in Reserve Grade and Ladies League Tag, second position in Under 19’s and Minor Premiers in 1st Grade.

Open Age and Reserve Grade were eliminated in the first week of the CCDRL Finals Series. The Ladies progressed to the second week of the finals (their best result yet). The Under 19’s were eliminated by eventual premiers, Berkeley Vale, in the Preliminary Final. 1st Grade qualified for the Grand Final for the second successive year, but were unable to produce their best against a committed Terrigal outfit and were beaten 12-4.

CCDRL AWARDSLachlan Hanneghan was the highest points scorer in the Under 19’s competition.Claire Reed received the Representative Player of the Year Award for Ladies League Tag. Kye Martin was named Rookie of the Year and the Wyong Club received trophies as 1st Grade Minor Premiers and Best Administered Club.

One measure of a club’s success is the number of representative players produced. Season 2017 saw a continuation of Wyong Roos in representative colours.

Central Coast Roosters Under 23 Representative SquadDan Langbridge, Kauri Aupouri, Brady Barwick, Isaiah Cooper-Tetevano, Shaq Mitchell and Nick O’Meley. Nick was unable to take his place in the team due to his commitments with the Roosters Under 20’s. Kauri gained selection in the Country Firsts team.

Central Coast Roosters Ladies League Tag SquadHolly Gibbons and Claire Reed. The team won the Country Championship. Claire was named Player of the Match in the Final.

Central Coast Roosters S G Ball Cup SquadJake O’Meley, Tallis Angiana, Ray Kaifa and Tyson James.

Central Coast Roosters Harold Matthews Cup SquadCody Boyle, Aaron Commins, Harrison Packham and Adam Riding

Newcastle Knights Harold Matthews Cup SquadJaron Purcell (Captain), Malie-j Townsend and Ricky Blake. Jaron skippered the Knights to win the Harold Matthews Cup, and was then named captain of NSW Under 16’s which defeated Qld in the curtain-raiser to Origin 3. Jaron was named Player of the Match in the game against Qld.

Central Coast Roosters Under 18’s Country Championship SquadRyan Dowman, Lachlan Hanneghan, Jayden Marsh, Tyson Vanderwolf and Zak Russell.


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Central Coast Roosters Under 16’s Country Championship SquadRegan Clark and Jack Riches.

Under 17’s Targeted Performance SquadKendyll Fahey, Nathyn Harrison, Zak Russell, Zac Ryan, Joey Walton and Ky Worrell.

Under 15’s Targeted Performance SquadBenjamin Lewis and Jacob McSweeney.

Under 13’s Targeted Performance SquadLauchlan Bissaker and Olli Williams

NSW ResidentsMitch Cornish, Jayden Nikorima, Chris Centrone and Lindsay Collins

Fiji BatiEloni Vunakece

Chris Centrone (Italy) and Eloni Vunakece will likely feature in the 2017 World Cup.

SUPPORT STAFF 2017Other CRL Clubs, particularly those on the Central Coast, aspire to the professionalism of Wyong Roos. The reputation of the Club is largely built on the input of our volunteers and support staff. Whilst essential to the functioning of football operations, it is the loyalty and good humour of our people which sets the Club apart from all others. Fortunately, we boast the best in the business. The contribution of team managers, Jeff Munday and Mitch Thomas (ISP), Gavin Wand and Scott Purcell (1st Grade), Harry Butler and Craig Butt (Reserve Grade), Janelle Heaven (Ladies League Tag), Steve Brown (Open Age) and Jerry Hill (Under 19’s) cannot be over-estimated, but are absolutely fundamental to the success of Wyong Roos. Getting players onto the paddock and keeping them can be quite difficult. The services provided by the Club’s blue and yellow shirts is critical to the process. Stats men, Paulie Gorges and Cam MacKenzie, provide reliable data to Rip Taylor and Tony Clarke in real time.

The management of our injured players is second to none among CRL clubs. Brendan Clark, and his staff at Total Physio Kanwal, provide a professional service equivalent to anything in the NRL. The Club’s medical people, Craig Davis, Robbie Williams, Richard Gardner, Jenny Brown and Quintin Greacen compliment that service, each being wholeheartedly committed to the welfare of all our players.

BOARD AND MANAGEMENTThe Club’s rugby league program is extensive, and in many ways, defines the organisation. Wyong Roos visionary approach towards rugby league is well documented, and because it is not without its challenges, executing that vision


requires foresight and courage on the part of the Board and Management. The Wyong Rugby League Club Group has long strived to lead our local community in terms of employment, services, charitable support and the advancement of youth through sport. The Club’s achievements and success on all fronts can be directly attributed to the strength of its leaders.

MEDIAWyong Roos had 2,150 followers on Twitter (as at 28 September 2017).

The Wyong Roos Facebook page currently has 4,960 “likes” (as at 28 September 2017).

The Wyong Roos App was rolled out mid-2016, and now has more than 920 subscribers.

The Club’s Instagram account kicked off earlier in the year and now has 561 followers.

During the period October 2016 - September 2017, the daily average visits to the senior website (www.wyongseniorroos.com) peaked at 342, and the total “hits” for that period was 5,013,394.

During the period October 2016 - September 2017, the daily average visits to the junior website (www.wyongjuniorroos.com) peaked at 328, and the total “hits” for that period was 1,371,411.

The ISP team appeared in five nationally broadcast matches in Season 2017.

UNDER 19’SSponsored by Fill & Carry Fruit Market Kanwal VillageCoach – Jason Parker2017 – Finished 2nd after completion of home and away season and eliminated by eventual Premiers, Berkeley Vale, in the Preliminary Final.

The Under 19’s finished the home and away season in second spot, defeated third placed Berkeley Vale 20-18 in the Qualifying Final, but were outclassed by a red-hot Terrigal team in the Major Semi-Final. That loss meant the young Roos had to face Berkeley Vale again in the Preliminary Final, but after leading 22-6 part-way through the second half, were run down on the bell 24-22 and eliminated. Coach Parker and his support staff (including assistants Les Hannah and Tony Keevill) had to manage large player numbers as well as the sometime difficult transition from junior to senior football. The situation was complicated by the number of players still eligible for age football nailing down positions in grade. Although the team will feel it underachieved in 2017, the Under 19’s remains a hot house for quality grade footballers at this Club.


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Under 19’s AwardsBest and Fairest – Ben Morris Player’s Player – Rhys BenekeBest Back – Bryce BurgunMost Potential – Tarnae Mahon

OPEN GRADESponsored by Citrus Clean Central CoastCoach – Luke Blackhall2017 - Finished 5th after completion of domestic season, and eliminated in Week 1 of the Finals Series.

The Open Grade side won 10 matches and lost eight in Season 2017, scoring 474 points and conceding 333. The team were well beaten by The Entrance in Week 1 of the Finals Series and eliminated. Coach Blackhall used 58 players this season, and not surprisingly, the combinations necessary for a successful campaign were absent. Injuries, work commitments and other factors made it difficult to settle on a regular team, and this instability somewhat undermined the hard work of the staff and players.

Open Grade AwardsBest and Fairest – Damien Brown Player’s Player – Damien Brown & Jeremy Tunks Best Back – Oliver Thompson Most Consistent – Ryan Paes

LADIES LEAGUE TAGCoach – Kerry AllardSponsored by – Wyong Rugby League Club Group2017 – Finished 4th after completion of domestic season, and eliminated in Minor Semi-final.

Season 2017 marked the third year of competition for the ladies. The Entrance and Terrigal had recruited with purpose during the off season. Each of those squads boasted multiple Australian Oztag and touch football representatives, and it was clear from the start of the competition that both the Tigers and Sharks would be difficult to overcome. Coach Allard had a very young squad, guided by two experienced players in Holly Gibbons and Claire Reed. The team improved during the season, and in Round 18 comfortably defeated third placed Erina. When those teams met again in the second week of the finals series, they were only separated by a late penalty goal to the Eagles. If the squad sticks together and maintains its current development trajectory, members can expect our ladies to be snapping at the heels of the top teams as soon as 2018.


Ladies League Tag AwardsBest and Fairest – Tylah VallancePlayers’ Player – Olivia GlanvilleCoach’s Award – Tanaya Millar Most Consistent – Claire Reed

RESERVE GRADECoach – Matt RossSponsored by – Sorensen Real Estate2017 – Finished 4th after completion of domestic season, and eliminated in Week 1 of the Finals Series.

The team faced Kincumber in the Elimination Final. The Colts had to convert from the sideline after the siren to win that match when former Roo, Brad Bennett, crossed on fulltime to level the scores. The team was that close to advancing to the Minor Semi-Final. Coach Ross had to deal with plenty of player movement this season, especially in key positions, and eventually settled on a team led by the youngest halves pairing in the competition. The team had some memorable victories in 2017, but ultimately failed to find that level of consistency necessary to challenge for the title.

Reserve Grade AwardsBest and Fairest – Dylan Clark Player’s Player – Dylan Clark and Jesse Stephen Best Back – Aaron Heaven Coach’s Award – Gary Field

1ST GRADE Coach – Tony ClarkeSponsored by – Evolution Security2017 – Minor Premiers and defeated Grand Finalists

1st grade finished four points clear of its nearest rival at the end of the home and away season, despite missing ten players from the 2016 Premiership squad. The side amassed 570 points (the most of any 1st Grade team in the competition) in securing the Minor Premiership, and conceded only 236 (the least of any team in the competition). The Major Semi Final against Terrigal was a fantastic game of rugby league, with Wyong hitting the lead only three minutes from the final bell to win 14-12. The Grand Final was tough and torrid, but the Roos were below their best and succumbed 12-4 to a very focused and dogged Terrigal outfit. Coach Clarke instilled in the team a work ethic, resilience and bond almost impossible to break down. Ten Wyong Juniors represented the Club in the Grand Final, testament to the efficacy of the rugby league program.



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1st Grade AwardsBest & Fairest – Nathan Clarke Players’ Player – Nathan Clarke Most Consistent – Dan Langbridge Coach’s Award – Jay Florimo

INTRUST SUPER PREMIERSHIP NSWCoach – Rip TaylorSponsored by – Austbrokers Central Coast and Northlakes Glass & Glazing2017 – Minor Premiers and defeated Grand Finalists.

The ISP team won sixteen matches in Season 2017, lost four and drew twice to secure the Minor Premiership. The Roos went into extra time to defeat Canterbury Bulldogs in Week 1 of the Finals Series, then got the better of NZ Warriors 16-12 in Week 3 to qualify for the Grand Final. Penrith qualified for the competition decider with a 16-12 win over the ‘Dogs. The Grand Final distilled into three or four critical moments. Unfortunately, the Roos could not quite get the decisions right in those moments, and the Panthers grabbed the silverware with a 20-12 victory.

NSW CUP AwardsCraig Purcell Memorial – Players’ Player – Mitch CornishDaryl Palmer Memorial – Best & Fairest – Eloni Vunakece

MAJOR AWARDS FOR 2017Player of the Year – Nathan ClarkeYouth of the Year – Kye MartinTop Rugby League Try Scorer – Bryce Burgun (17 tries)Top League Tag Try Scorers – Claire Reed, Olivia Kernick and Holly Gibbons (9 tries)Burt Deaves Memorial Award – Matt Ikuvalu – outstanding performance in scoring two tries and producing two try assists against Penrith on 29 July at Morry Breen Field.

MORRY BREEN COMPLEXWRLCG recognizes the Morry Breen complex is a valuable community resource and critical to the sporting life of Wyong Shire and the broader Central Coast. Events such as the CRL Country Championships, PSAA Open Rugby League Carnival, NRL Under 15 Development Game Day, and Central Coast International Rugby Union 7’s competition held at Roos HQ brings people to the area and provides a financial stimulus for local businesses and service providers. As well as being the training venue and home ground for Wyong Roos, the complex also plays host to Central Coast Roosters, Wyong Cricket Club, Wyong Roos Netball Club, Oztag, Broken Bay Diocese Rugby League and the Anthony Minichiello and Mark O’Meley Cup Rugby League competitions for primary schools. Officers from Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Water Commands also utilised the grounds for fundraising in 2017 on

behalf of the Police Memorial Fund. The investment made by this Club in its facilities both directly and indirectly benefits the people of this region.

JEFF MUNDAYJeff Munday decided to retire as manager of the ISP team at the end of Season 2017. Jeff has managed the Roos premier rugby league squad since 2014, attending almost every training session and match over four seasons, each of which commenced mid-November and ended sometime in September. The responsibilities of the position are many and varied, and the egos and temperaments (players and staff) equally challenging. Despite some health problems, Jeff navigated it all with good humour and a down to earth common sense. Replacing Jeff will be difficult. Finding someone with the same devotion to duty and the players will be near impossible. Jeff leaves with the Club’s thanks and best wishes.

PHILIP LANGLEYPhil chaired the Football Committee from 2012 to mid-2017. During his time as Chairman, Phil oversaw the return of the senior club from Newcastle to the Central Coast competition and the establishment of a team in the NSW Cup. The Club has undergone somewhat of a rugby league revolution (as opposed to evolution) under Phil’s leadership, initially campaigning as the only club in the second tier without an NRL affiliation, to partnering with Sydney Roosters and qualifying for two Grand Finals in the last three seasons. Under Phil’s sensitive and intelligent stewardship, the Club has forged important relationships and quietly built its reputation within the rugby league landscape. The Club owes a debt of gratitude to Phil. Without his steady hand on the tiller, Wyong Roos would not be the force in the game it is today.

TERRY WANDMany words have been written and spoken on the passing of Terry, but words alone cannot convey the loss brought about by his absence. Terry was the embodiment of the Club’s history; he was at the centre of every critical moment since Wyong reformed in 1960. But Terry was also a touchstone; his presence continually reminding us of the values upon which the Club was founded, returning us to those bedrock minerals which flash with meaning when held to the light. Some of us still hear and see him from time to time, and hope that will always be the case.

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Wyong Junior Rugby League Football Club ReportFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Season 2017 was another successful one for Wyong Roos Juniors. The Club fielded 29 teams from Under 6 to Under 17, with emphasis on participation, enjoyment and development. This number of teams represented fewer registered players than previous seasons, a trend similarly experienced across the majority of Central Coast clubs.

Again, it was my privilege each Saturday to watch kids in mini league right through to young men in the Under 17’s displaying the passion, courage and mateship synonymous with the green and gold of the mighty Wyong Roos.

The Club was well represented by players, coaches and support staff of both gender, such representation demonstrating our policy of inclusiveness in action. I would like to make special mention of three players in the junior system; Hunter-Rose McRitchie (U/6), Ellie Brander (U/10) and Matilda Morris (U/12). These players together with Under 9 White Coach, Cassandra Patterson, and each of many female team managers enriched our footy program and added another dimension to club life. The different approaches, ideas and perspectives of our female members both broadened and strengthen the fabric of the Club, and are much valued and appreciated. Without the hard work and contributions of our female cohort, the Club could not function as it does. Secretary Belinda Hill is a shining example of the care, energy and commitment our ladies bring to the Club. Thank you all for the role you have played in 2017.

Wyong Roos fielded 16 teams in competitive age divisions (Under 10-17). The Club takes pride in the development of its members as not only skilled rugby league players, but as decent young men and women as well. Some teams enjoyed success in 2017. Twelve teams progressed to the finals (Under 10/3, 10/2, 10/1, 12/3, 12/1, 13/3, 13/2, 14/2, 15/1, 16/2, 16/1 and 17). Four teams were fortunate to play in Grand Finals, and each of those four (12/3, 13/2, 16/2 and 17) walked away with a premiership.

The success experienced this season can be squarely attributed to the time and commitment of our hard-working coaches and their support staff. The progression of our kids on and off the field, is a result of their surroundings and role models, and I take this opportunity to congratulate and thank all Wyong Roos coaches and their staff for volunteering their time.

Congratulations to all 2017 representative players. The Club had 20 players selected this year in various representative teams from Under 13 Development Squad through to S G Ball Cup. Special mention must be made of Jaron Purcell from the Under 16/1’s, who skippered NSW against Qld.

Thanks to General Manager and Head Coach Rip Taylor, the Board and Management of WRLCG, and especially Phil Langley and the Football Committee for their support

and assistance throughout the year. Also to Mitch Williams (Club Captain), Tony Clarke (1st Grade Coach), Stephen Marks (Rugby League Co-Ordinator) and Sarah Dimech (Strength & Conditioning), and the many senior players who gave their free time to assist with the development of players in the junior system. The input of these people was much appreciated, and the significant positive impact they had on the junior players was clear to see.

Thank you to our sponsors;Aubrey Brown Lawyers, Austbrokers Central Coast, Bishop Collins Chartered Accountants, Citrus Clean Central Coast, Design Garages, Evolution Security, Fill & Carry Fruit Market Kanwal Village, Jed Rumbel – The Good Guys Tuggerah, Greg Menken Plumbing, Northlakes Glass and Glazing, Regnis & Sons Refrigeration, Sharp DS, Sorensen Real Estate, Star 104.5FM, Vision Constructions Central Coast, TJS Cleaning Services, Optus Lake Haven, Hello World Lake Haven, Ryan’s Metal Roofing, UTS, Walker Andrews Accountants, Lakes Office Choice, Vili’s Pies and Wand Printing.

Lastly, a huge thank you to the Junior Committee of Belinda Hill, Dean Taylor, Gavin Hayman, Jenny Brown, Josh Teale and Matt Coombe. Please take pride in the achievements of our Juniors within the knowledge that all of you have greatly contributed to the day to day running of the Club and the success it has enjoyed in 2017.

I would also like to acknowledge our wider group of volunteers; Alan and Annie Brady, Phil Walsh, Chris Hunter, Mel and Emily Teale, Mitch Palmer, Bec Newton, Courtney Brady and all the canteen staff. Finally, thanks to all our First Aiders including Jeremy Harris, Jenny Brown, Gavin Hayman and Chris Hunter.

Up the Roos!

Wade HuptonPresident

Wyong Junior Rugby League Football Club ReportFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017


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The 2017 season has been another successful one for Budgewoi Football Club (BFC).

Even though registrations were down on previous years, there were 465 players and 43 teams representing BFC for the 2017 season. Of the 43 teams, 36 of them represented BFC at junior level, and 7 teams at senior level.

At the present time, the listed teams have accomplished the following achievements;

The 2017 season has seen a continuation of BFC working closely with the WRLCG. BFC are proud to have the WRLCG come on-board as a major sponsor from 2015 to 2017. WRLCG have been very supportive and forthcoming with any requests that have been made by the BFC Committee. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the appointed manager of the Budgewoi Soccer Club, Paul Hope, for his support during the 2017 season. I would like to thank the entire bar staff for their assistance and help when needed, and Brent Farnworth for all the effort and support that he has provided to the BFC this year. Taking everything into consideration, I can only see the relationship between the BFC and WRLCG getting stronger and stronger, which in turn will benefit all parties involved.

The Budgewoi Soccer Club is a fantastic club, which has a lot of passionate members and patronage. If it wasn’t for the support of the WRLCG, the club wouldn’t be the pleasurable little club it is today.

I would like to thank our hard working executives, Alicia Hills (Junior Vice President) and Sam Willmott (Senior Vice President) for their support, hard work and commitment throughout the 2017 season. We would have not accomplished and achieved what we have this season, if it wasn’t for the efforts of these two. A big thankyou goes to Leanne Faber (U10 – U18’s Coordinator), Maria Berrios (U5 – U9’s Coordinator), Sharon Hyland and Rob Alston (Cadet Referee Coordinators) and the committee members, for their hard work, in what can be a very tireless and thankless job. Also, a big thankyou goes to the Budgewoi Soccer Club Coordinator, Haydn Appo, for the support and hard work that he has put into the 2017 for BFC.

BFC is going form strength to strength, and I am of the opinion that 2018 will deliver greater success to our club.

Frank MullerBFC President

Budgewoi Football Club Report

The Bay Bowlers Report

The last twelve months have been a very busy time for The Bay Bowlers and your committee has worked hard to ensure you had a great time.

We started this New Year with 174 members renewing and with our bowling greens returned to being the best on the Coast, these numbers will quickly grow above 200 members and again be the envy of many full bowling clubs.

Visitations are a big part of our year and September saw us visit Diamond Beach/Black Head for an unforgettable weekend. Other visitations saw us take full bus loads to St John’s Park and Maitland Park, with these Clubs also visiting us, along with Soldiers Point.

We hosted three sponsored days – firstly Retire Australia visited in November with 112 players taking part. Thanks to Annie Marov for their sponsorship and allowing us to host this day.

Road Runners ‘Scroungers’ day was a great event and Kevin Deaves of Road Runner Tours presented the prize money to all winners and we thank them for their sponsorship.

Creightons Memorial Triples was held last weekend with 22 teams playing. Thanks to Creightons Funeral Services for their sponsorship and to Lyn Parkes for presenting the winner’s prize money.

Donations of $500 each, this year were presented to the Salvation Army and Coast Shelter.

Our heartfelt thanks goes to our Greenkeepers Kim Smith, Shane and Matthew for the great work done with the greens and the immaculate condition in which they are presented to us each week.

Thanks also to Sue Manning, Denise, Lee and all Club Staff for their co-operation and service with all our events.

Due to the early inclement weather, our championships are a little behind having only played the ladies singles, won by Cynthia Cameron over Fay Feros. The Men’s singles are currently underway and the mixed pairs will be played in September.

Finally, but not least, my sincere thanks goes to my committee, their commitment, support and tireless efforts help achieve what is becoming a very high standard of events, to ensure we enjoy all functions and I am beholding to them all.

Adrian LastPresident



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Wyong Men’s Bowling Club ReportFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Another year has passed and I submit my report to the Members of Wyong Men’s Bowling Club.

To my hard working Committee, a big thank you for all your support and help throughout the year. Also a big thank you to the bar and bistro staff for your great service and again to Sue Manning a big thank you for all your help. BBQ kings Danny and Brian and to all the Volunteers who helped during the year, thank you. To Kim and his greenkeeping staff who have done a great job on having our greens top class, many thanks.

Our Club had 6 pennant teams play for a zone flag in 2017. They were 1,3,5,6 and 2-7s. All teams were competitive in their sections with only our no. 6 grade making the playoffs. A great team effort, but went down to a top grade Entrance RSL team. To our selectors, team management and all our players you have done yourself and the Wyong Club proud. To our umpires and coaches, many thanks, a job well done.

Congratulations to all our Club Champions for 2017, also to Wayne Hesling for becoming 2016 Champion of the Club Champions. Not only was it a great win for Wayne himself, but a big result for our Club. To all our bowlers still playing in Zone events, all the best.

The Spring Time Carnival and all our other Carnivals we had during the year were a great success. Thank you to our sponsors for their great support of our events and also to Wyong Leagues Club, thank you.

To all our great Members, the success of our Club comes down to you for all your support and attendance throughout the year.

Many many thanks.

So lets be happy, healthy and enjoy our bowls.

All the Best.

Les HannahPresident

Wyong Women’s Bowling Club ReportFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

After another year of successful bowling, the Wyong Bowling Club Ladies would like to thank the Wyong Rugby League Club Group for their continued assistance and support. We would also like to thank our Club Manager, Sue Manning and bar staff for your support and care. Not forgetting the bistro staff – we have appreciated your hard work. Thanks also to our Greenkeeper Kim and his assistants Mitch and Shane. We also wish to thank our Men’s Club for their support and friendship.

Donations this year were made to the Ronald McDonald Room at Gosford Hospital. Other donations were made to Bowls for others and Careflight. We also gave a substantial donation to the Biggest Morning Tea with funds being raised from a garage sale and also a Club Biggest Morning Tea function which was very successful.

Our membership this year stands at 70. During the year some older members have resigned and others have transferred to other Clubs. Our deepest sympathies are extended to Ladies who have lost family members this year.

As in past years, in November we hosted the children of St. Cecelia’s Primary School for a period of one hour per week over five weeks in coaching classes, and both the children and those adult members who assisted had a very enjoyable time. We may see some bowling stars of the future from these endeavours.

Teams from our Club again competed in the District Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours. We were also represented in the Hetherington Trophy, Challenge Cup, and the Pink Ribbon Cup for Breast Cancer. There are always a large number of teams entered in these competitions from all over the Central Coast and our Club is well represented every year. It should be noted that a Pairs Team of Carol McCleer and Joyce Pirie from Wyong were successful in winning the District Senior Pairs Competition, and a Mixed Pairs Team of Judy Wheatley and Mark Wheatley were successful in winning the District Mixed Pairs Competition. These two teams will now play in the Regional Playoffs at the end of July, and we certainly wish them well. Several of our ladies were selected by the District to play in various events. Cynthia Cameron was selected for the Lakes Trophy, Carol McCleer for the Rose Bowl, and Barbara Jansen, Judy Wheatley, Cynthia Cameron and Marilyn Last to play in the Nepean Trophy. Needless to say the Wyong Ladies Bowling Club are extremely proud of these ladies. Three of our bowlers did very well in the District Triples by reaching the semi-final – well done Sue Manning, Cynthia Cameron and Gail Buckley.

We hosted several District events this year one of which was the Mixed Pairs played over two Sundays. This was a new competition, and we all learned a great deal. The highlight of the year was hosting the District Pennant Sectional Playoffs on the 19th and 20th April. This proved to be a combined effort between the Men’s and Ladies Clubs. A lot of hard work but so rewarding, and so much support and


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guidance from our Club Manager, Sue Manning. This was something new for Wyong and credit must go to our Chairperson of Social, Christine Clements, who worked tirelessly, and to our Greenkeepers – the greens were perfect. In fact, a big thankyou to everyone who helped to make the two days a huge success for our Club.

Three teams were entered in Pennants in 2017 and all teams played very well, with two sides gaining second place in their respective Sections.

Our own Club Championships were well supported, with the following results:Major Singles Champion: Judith WheatleyMajor Pairs Champions: Judith Wheatley and Laurel AndrewsMajor Triples Champions: Laurel Andrews, Vicki Moseley and Julie CoulsonMajor Fours Champions: Judith Wheatley, Laurel Andrews, Mary Hickey & Marilyn Last

During the year several other special days and tournaments were run including the Roo & Joey and Versatility Fours competitions, Friendship Day, Baker Trophy, the Frewin Trophy, and our annual competition against Kurri Kurri and also the Joan Williams Shield against Lemon Tree Passage. These days were very successful. We also play each year against Wyong RSL. Not forgetting, of course, our Inter-Club Friendly Bowling Competition.

Finally we must pay tribute and give special thanks to our Sponsors, the Creightons Group and the Wyong Rugby League Club Group, whose continued support is very much appreciated.

Dot BrookPresident

Wyong Women’s Bowling Club Report (cont.)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Toukley District Men’s Bowling Club ReportFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Our members have had a fulfilling year thanks to the combined efforts of the Management Committee, grounds staff and our Bowls Co-ordinator, Kim. Several new sponsors have come on board this past year and with the success of our Saturday raffle, the Club is in a sound financial position.

Our annual Prawn Carnival was well patronised and was highly successful thanks to the efforts of the organising committee, Erik, Allyn, Dave and Christine. Our Carnival sponsor provided us with excellent prawns which were greatly enjoyed by all.

Bowling numbers have remained constant throughout the year and as age catches up on our members we have seen a slight drop in our overall total membership. This year we introduced Single Entry Days alternating with Turn Around Triples on the first Wednesday of the month and have proven to be well supported by members.

Head greenkeeper Kim has overseen the renovation of all three greens in the past two years and our bowlers are now starting to reap the benefits of the hard work that Jason and Luke put into the greens week to week.

During the year we purchased two new big boards for Pennant scoring and with the support of the Ladies and Mixed Bowlers additional rink scoreboards were also purchased. We hope that with beautification of the green’s surrounds and our improved greens that our Club will look an attractive proposition to future bowlers.

This year’s Pennants have been our most successful season for some years. Our 2’s won their section and played off for the Zone Pennant for the second successive year the flag eluded them once again. The 5’s finished third in their section and the 7’s finished 2nd in their section. The Club thanks all bowlers for their participation and co-operation as well as the selectors, Lee, Barrie and Nathan for a job well done.

Congratulations to this year’s Club Champions: Major Singles Lee Watson Major Pairs David Rixom and Rick Orchard Triples Still to be played Fours George Kent, Garry Graham, Nathan Peterson & Rick Orchard Minor Singles Max Purcell Minor Pairs Graham Moon and Stan Duke

Mick TalbotPresident


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Canton Beach Women’s Bowling Club ReportFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

This year we entered one Grade 2 and two Grade 4 Pennant Sides with one of the Grade 4 Sides getting through to the District Pennant Play-offs. All of our ladies represented our Club with pride and played well over the 5 weeks of the pennants.Our Winter Gala Day was well attended with participants coming from several different clubs. The winners were from Gwandalan.

Championship winners for 2016-17:

Major Singles Trudy FischerMajor Pairs Maureen Manning and Marie HowardTriples Angie Zalewski, Laurel O’Brien and Marie HowardFours Patsy McFadden, Fay Tilley, Raylene Dillon and Joanne WhittakerMinor Singles Angie ZalewskiMinor Pairs Dianne Hume and Chris GoochConsistency Raylene Dillon

During 2016-17 we have had a few ups and downs when we thought we had lost the chance to host the Women’s Bowls NSW State Pennants. Once it was confirmed that we were to host the pennants it was all hands on deck to make sure that this event was a success. A big thank you goes to the members of Toukley District and the members of Canton Mixed Bowlers for all their assistance.

Our members continue to play at other clubs to share in the friendship of the bowling group.

Membership numbers have dropped slightly this year with a couple of our ladies no longer able to bowl but have stayed as social members so they may keep contact with friends and attend our special days.

Margaret DixonVice President/Acting Secretary

Goulburn Railway Men’s Bowling Club ReportFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

This year has been a successful year with the membership growing.

The last 12 months have seen many ups and downs for our Club, but ending on a very popular and successful outcome. Due to factors out of our control, we found that we could not bowl in the zone pennants and had very limited participation in the zone championships.

It was decided that the Men’s Bowls would investigate the possibility of bowling in the ACT. After several months of hard work by the committee, we applied and were finally granted exemption from the Royal NSW Bowling Association and have joined ACT Bowls. This has resulted in a renewed involvement from our members.

We again ran a successful Rose Tournament in February and even obtained a sponsor for the event for two years, with hopes of extending this involvement in future years.

The travelling bowlers had several day outings and a successful weekend trip down the South Coast. Taking part in the Inter Club Challenge is an event many bowlers look forward to each year and our thanks to the Wyong Group for holding the event.Our congratulations go the winners and runner up of the championships which have been held in the last 12 months

Greg RicePresident


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Goulburn Railway Women’s Bowling Club ReportFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

This year has been a very busy period for our club.

In September a group from the Men’s and Women’s Clubs flew to Norfolk Island to participate in the Norfolk Island Pacific Triples tournament, with a composite Goulburn Railway/Crookwell team being the runners up in the ladies’ event. October saw a coach full of our players travel to the Central Coast to participate in the Wyong Rugby League Club’s member clubs’ weekend event which was held at Bateau Bay.

In November Goulburn Railway Women’s club hosted the Southern Tablelands District Veterans’ Day, when approximately 60 ladies from clubs in the District were entertained with a game of bowls, lunch and the presentation of badges to members in age groups over seventy. Also in November the club staged a car boot sale. A lot of hard work went into the organisation of this event, which featured numerous stalls, a sausage sizzle and an introduction to bowls for members of the public. The day was a great success with several new members being recruited.

In December the President/Secretary’s day was staged, this year the Secretary’s team emerged as the winners. Also in December the Men’s and Women’s Clubs held a combined Presentation Day to honour event winners from both clubs.

The new year’s activities got off to a flying start with the staging of Goulburn Railway Women’s Bowling Club Rose Tournament. This is a two day triples event which attracts women’s teams from the Southern Tablelands, South Coast, Sydney and beyond. Thirty six teams took to the greens and we were delighted that after a twenty year drought, the event was won by a home team. Congratulations to Dot Wilson, Heather Thornton and Karen Marshall.

In March the club celebrated its Sixtieth Birthday and President’s Day. This was a very happy and successful day and we were delighted to welcome Women’s Bowls NSW new President, Maryann Parcell, former members of our club and representatives of clubs from the District. We were able to inform Maryann of the initiatives we have put in place to attract new members and have been pleased to learn that at Forums conducted by WBNSW around the state, Goulburn Railway’s initiatives have been referred to as programs which other clubs could emulate.

In March the club’s Major Singles Championship was conducted and this year’s winner is the club’s youngest member, State Under 25’s Squad member, Jodie Marshall. Jodie is a great ambassador for our sport.

In June our No. 2 pennant side won the Region 7 Playoffs and will represent the club at the State Playoffs to be held at Canton Beach in August. Best wishes go with Dot Wilson, Jocilin Hayman, Lorraine McNeil, Jodie Marshall, Mary Leslie,

Karen Marshall, Ann Redhead and Joye McCullen.

Denise GoslingPresident

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As has happened in previous years, we have had another hard working Committee and many members who have volunteered to assist with sub-committees, tournaments, barefoot bowlers and other tasks throughout the year.

A special thanks goes to our Greenkeepers, Louise Tully, Umpires (Arthur Hales, Peter Croke, Lex Clark and Lex Gemmell), our Coach (Garry MacFadyen) and to Keith Ferrier who regularly took control of the bare footers and again Arthur Hales for his great work organising and running our visitations.

We also cannot forget the great support we get from our mother club, the Wyong Rugby League Club Group.

This has been the first year for several years that our membership has not declined which is great compared to most other clubs, despite our membership being no where near the numbers we had a decade ago. We also expect membership to grow in 2017/2018.

We are now also working a lot closer with our Women’s Club, collaborating on gaining new sponsorships, selected tournaments and other initiatives. I would like to see this continue.

The new aluminium seating around the greens has been jointly paid for by ourselves, the ladies and WRLCG. The rest of the old wooden seats are due to be replaced in the coming couple of months.

As previously mentioned the Men’s Bowling Club has achieved a lot over the past twelve months, some of which I list below; Club Achievements 1. Compiled a comprehensive member contact listing2. We now celebrate members birthdays with a “pint”3. Subsidised members Registration Fees4. Subsidised meals at all events5. Introduced local butcher meat vouchers for weekly raffles6. Changed BBQ meat supplier from supermarket to local butcher at no extra cost7. Deleted fees for away pennant games8. Developed an interactive website for latest news, events, results, match registration, coaching, club history etc. www.avocabeachmensbowls.com.au 9. Established a Facebook page (Avoca Beach Mens Bowls Club)10. Introduced group emails11. Set up group SMS (text messaging)12. Redefined sponsorship packages and have had success gaining several new sponsors at a higher $ value13. Conducted a six week Tuesday Twilight Competition (sponsored by WRLCG) with weekly and end of competition monetary prizes

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14. We have new ABBC gents dress shirts and stubby holders for sale at reception.15. Formed a sub committee to meet monthly with the Women’s Club to coordinate joint initiatives 16. Submitted an “interest to host a state event” proposal to BNSW 17. We will host zone Senior Pairs on 8th – 9th July and Zone Singles on 19th – 20th August which will include the world’s best bowler Aaron Sheriff who will be competing for the two days (This will ensure great patronage for both the Bowling Club and WRLCG)18. Maintained a healthy bank balance.

Finally, all members had a great year. I look forward to seeing our membership grow, our bowlers competing socially and in our club championships, as well as zone, state and Australian events. We have submitted an expression of interest to Bowls NSW to hold a State Pennants Finals series in 2018.

Again a big thanks to WRLCG !

Peter EverettPresident

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Avoca Beach Women’s Bowling Club ReportFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Since submitting our returns in June, 2017, our membership stands at 88, including Life Members.

Our Ladies Club has had a very successful year. Member Margaret Smith became WBNSW Singles Champion in October 2016. A very proud moment for Margaret and the Club.

Our pennants season also went very well. We entered teams in all four grades of Pennants, our number one team not only won the Pennant Flag they also won the Regional play-off.

They will now be playing in the State Pennant play-off to be held at the Entrance Bowling Club 15th - 17th August, 2017.

Our Grade Two Pennants were runner-up to Halekulani.

Our ladies have played and won many of the District events held throughout the year. We also have ladies regularly chosen to represent the District in events they hold ie. Rose Bowl, Lakes Trophy, Nepean Trophy.

Our President Judy King was chosen to play in the Country team in the City v Country event held at Soldiers Point. A proud moment for Judy and the Club.

Financially the Ladies Club is very sound and we hope to improve our membership, the ladies we lost this year was mainly through age or ill health.

We would like to thank all our sponsors for this year, OneAgency, Creightons, Living Choice, Coastal Mobility, Treads Tyrepower, FlooringXtra, East Coast Storage and of course Wyong Rugby League Club.

Thank you to all the WRLC staff, especially Louise, Cameron and Laurie they have all been very helpful, also Christina in the bistro.

Our members have all been very supportive of our Committee, which helps with the smooth running of the Ladies Club.

We are looking forward to another very successful year of friendship and bowling.

Linda PointingHon.Secretary

This has been another fabulous year for Bateau Bay Women’s Bowling Club.

We celebrated having our youngest member join us. 14-year-old Chelsea McKay joined her mother, grandmother and great grandmother on the bowling green - 4 generations of one family being active bowling members of one Club, an achievement that would not be seen very often. To celebrate, we presented the 4 generations with personalised badges to commemorate the occasion.

In October we, along with the Bateau Bay Men’s Club, hosted the world famous Wyong Group Challenge Weekend with visiting bowlers from other members of the Wyong Group – Avoca, Canton Beach, Goulburn Railway and Wyong bowling clubs. It was a magnificent 2 days of bowling and made more special by the weekend being won by Bateau Bay!

We were delighted to welcome 10 new members, a combination of brand new bowlers (including 2 juniors) and transfers from other Clubs. The outstanding standard of our greens and the great facilities at our Club are definitely a factor in people choosing to join our Club.

In February, we had several teams competing in the District Fours (both Open and Senior divisions) and we were thrilled when the team of Janice Reynolds, Lynne Vetter, Cheryl Butler and Liz Cohen won the Senior District Fours title. They then went on to defeat Charlestown in the Regional play-offs and will head to Taren Point in October to compete in the State Senior Fours Playoffs.

Our Pennant season this year was interrupted with rain delays (as opposed to the heat of last year), however, we persevered and were delighted when our Grade 1

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team finished as Runners Up to Avoca – which was an amazing result given the standard of bowling in that Grade.

In June, we appointed Jan Scott as Life Member of our Club. Jan joined Bateau Bay Women’s Bowling Club in 1982 and held many positions including 2 stints as President, along with time as Treasurer and on Match. Her bowling achievements include winning the Major Singles seven times, the Pairs twice, the Triples seven times and the Fours twice. Jan was presented with a beautiful framed tribute of her achievements.

We also celebrated our Club birthday and Christmas on the green, with music blaring outdoors, and 2 greens of dancing bowlers enjoying the day – something you would not have seen on any bowling green 20 years ago.

We would like to thank Cameron and his team for all their help during the year. Such a wonderful Club cannot be as successful as Bateau Bay “Bowlo” has become without a great friendly and cohesive team, and we look forward to another fantastic 12 months.

Jenny CookPresident

Bateau Bay Women’s Bowling Club ReportFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Avoca Bowlo Social Golf ReportFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Although the Avoca Bowlo Social Golf Club may only be a small sub-club of the Avoca Beach Bowling & Recreation Club, we are a very enthusiastic group who look forward to our monthly game of golf.

For the period 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 the Golf Club made a net profit of $1815, holding a weekly Saturday raffle and banking excess golf green fees. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors Saratoga Quality Meats, Kincumber Sand & Soil, PMA Global, George Brand and J&W McCabe Plumbing Services.

At our A.G.M. for 2017, the following members were elected:

• President – Les James• Secretary – Chris Cairncross• Treasurer/Handicapper – Keith Ferrier• Assistant Handicapper – Peter Ramsey• Committee – Neil Bissett and Leo Francis

The Avoca Bowlo Social Golf Club has 16 players at its core, but can have anywhere up to 24 players who wish to play on any one of our golf days.

At the ‘Kincumber Pub’ yearly challenge the Avoca Bowlo Social Golf Club reclaimed the trophy after a resounding victory.

Les JamesPresident


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Wallarah Bay Social Golf Club ReportFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

The Wallarah Bay Social Golf Club offers great member benefits including discounted golf days, social golf weekends away and end of year AGM and Xmas party. Our Club plays at various golf venues throughout the Central Coast, Hunter Region, Newcastle and Port Stephens areas. Games include Monthly Medals and Gold Medal play off, Championship round, Ambrose, Stapleford and team play offs. At some golf venues we offer a free BBQ lunch with discounted refreshments after the game.

Since the beginning of this financial year we have had over 5 new members join our Club which is made up of a mix of women and men in various age groups – anywhere from 18 to 83.

Our members and their partners have enjoyed two weekends away this year - one in the Hunter Valley and the other at Port Stephens.

We hold raffles every Friday night at the Wallarah Bay Recreation Club (WBRC) that are very popular with the club patrons, tickets go on sale at 5.30pm and are drawn at 6.20pm. Prizes include ‘Our Shout’ where you can win cash on the WBRC card 1st $50 2nd $20 and 3rd 4th 5th $10 or we have ‘Press Your Luck’, if all tickets are sold you can win up to $100 in cash.

If you would like more information about our Wallarah Bay Social Golf Club, please contact Craig Barnsley, Club Captain on 0409789420.

Marianne WellsSecretary

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Wyong Rugby League Club GroupLocked Bag 1, Gorokan NSW 2263

[email protected]

Wyong Rugby League ClubLakehaven Drive, Kanwal NSW 2259

tel: 02 4392 2799

Wallarah Bay Recreation ClubWallarah Road, Gorokan NSW 2263

tel: 02 4356 2222

Wyong Bowling ClubPanonia Road, Wyong NSW 2259

tel: 02 4352 1368

Budgewoi Soccer ClubMillington Way, Buff Point NSW 2262

tel: 02 4390 0428

Canton Beach Sports ClubHibbard Street, Toukley NSW 2263

tel: 02 4396 4106

Goulburn Railway Bowling ClubSloane Street, Goulburn NSW 2580

tel: 02 4821 2782

Avoca Beach Bowling & Recreation ClubAvoca Drive, Avoca Beach NSW 2251

tel: 02 4382 1342

Bateau Bay Bowling ClubBias Avenue, Bateau Bay NSW 2261

tel: 02 4332 1365

www.wyongleaguesgroup.com.au

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