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Outer East Football Netball Contents

Outer East Football Netball Mission and Values

CEO Report

Board Chair Report

General Manager Operations Report

Tribunal Report

Junior Operations Report

Netball Operations Report

Umpires Report

Profile

Social Media

Audit Report

Financial Statement

Notes to the Financial Statement

Past

Leading Goal Kickers & Shooters

OUTER EAST FOOTBALL NETBALL DETAILS

A.B.N. 84 160 417 818

Office - 95 Colchester Road, Kilsyth, VIC 3137

Phone - (03) 9735 5448

Email - admin@outereastfn.com.au

Website - www.outereastfn.com.au

OUTER EAST FOOTBALL NETBALL COMMISSIONERS:

Chair: Mr Tony Mitchell

Deputy Chair: Mr Graeme Tuplin

Mr Leo Groenewegen

Ms Lauren Bourke

Mr Mark Sargent

Mr Ryan Ford

Ms Josette O’Donnell

OUTER EAST FOOTBALL NETBALL OFFICE BEARERS:

CEO: Mr Aaron Bailey

General Manager Operations: Mr Cameron Hutchison

Junior Operations Coordinator: Mr Andrew Gibbons

Netball Operations Coordinator: Mr Matt Blanchard

Administration and Events Coordinator: Mrs Sheryn Harbert

Football Operations Coordinator: Miss Georgia Chisholm

Netball Development Manager: Mr Greg Heinrich

Head of Umpiring: Mr John Howorth

Umpire Administration Coordinator: Mr Aaron Gillard

AFL Victoria Participation Coordinator: Mr Nick Eades

Honour

Editors: Georgia Chisholm and Cameron Hutchison

Photography: Bethany Hutchison (BH Photography)

Ourvision

Our stakeholders and our people sit at the heart of what we do and the decisions we make.

We strive to be industry leaders, respected for our innovative, collaborative approach to delivering outstanding outcomes for our community.

Accessible, inclusive and affordable, our games can be enjoyed and participated by all.

Ourmission

Connecting, developing and growing our communities, through the games of Australian Rules Football and Netball.

Following several challenging years due to COVID-19, it is pleasing to have completed full seasons across all competitions for the first time in three years. The relief in both finishing the season and completion of Junior and Senior finals series was shared by everyone across the Outer East community.

2022 saw the completion of the five-year Strategic Plan, a period of significant change for the region and growth both in participation and commercially. There were many highlights this year, but the key moments that stood out included:

• Financial stability of League and Clubs post COVID-19.

• Participation numbers growing to over 9000.

• Introduction of the Under 9 Friday night competition.

• Increase in Junior participation numbers, with the second highest number of junior participants in the league’s history.

• Introduction of the Gender Equity and Inclusion plan for the league.

• Growth in umpiring numbers by 80 umpires.

• Drought breaking premierships for Powelltown, Gembrook Cockatoo and Warburton Millgrove.

• High level attendances across the season and in particular the final’s series.

• Facility investment continues and supports a more inclusive league and club environment which is growing participation.

• Introduction of Premier Data stats and editing across all senior divisions

• Media coverage of female sport and competitions

• Growth and development of the Outer East development programs, including the Under 18 girls winning their respective carnival

• Junior Grand Final days at Wandin and Monbulk

With two years lost to football, focus was placed on the key transition age groups in football and netball. The Under 9 Friday competition and school and kindergarten programs embedded across the region were both successful and provide strong impetus into the 2023 season. Reengaging players moving from junior to senior football in under 19 football will be a key area for 2023.

Female participation is a key strategic priority focus, with Outer East introducing a Gender Equity and Inclusion plan that will drive female and LBGTQ participation across of ages in both our sports.

Local councils continue to assist with the growth of football and netball in the region through the ongoing development and improvement of sporting facilities. Many clubs have benefitted from lighting, drainage, and resurfacing upgrades as well as new pavilions.

Financially the league is in the best position it has beenstrong, stable, and sustainable. Club debtors are once again at its lowest levels. Thank you to Major Community Partner Bendigo Bank and Major Sponsors Karcher, Rochford, Yarra Valley Water, Box Hill Institute, Pedders Breaks and Suspension and Premier Data. Along with our other valued support sponsors and community partners listed at the front of the Annual Report, the support of our commercial partners has been crucial in navigating the past three years. The engagement of quality and well regard commercial partners has been a key improvement of the league over the past five years. Our sponsors have all committed for 2023 and beyond, and we look forward to these relationships continuing for many years to come.

Umpiring is critical to the league and has been an area of significant focus and investment in via facilities, coaching and support staff. In 2022 we saw a significant increase in umpire numbers, bucking the trend that was occurring across the state. Thank you to John Howarth for his work in building the foundations of our umpiring program and development. Thank you also to Peter Dixon and the Yarra Ranges Umpire Association for their tireless efforts to support umpiring and their members. The development of our umpires has been highlighted in a number of our field, boundary and goal umpires being promoted to the VFL, the largest influx in our umpire associations history.

The Board has been a fantastic support for both the Outer East staff and I and continue to provide our administration with guidance and support particularly in relation to policy formulation, decision making, fiscal management and governance practices. The league is fortunate to have a strong and diverse board who are passionate about Outer East Football and Netball. Special mention to Tony Mitchell whose passion and knowledge drives the region is second to none and unwavering support have been crucial.