Tennis NT Annual Report 2006 by Tennis NT

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TENNIS NT INTRODUCTION

NORTHERN TERRITORY & REGIONS MAP

PRESIDENT

HONOUR ROLL

ADMINISTRATION Appointments

General Manager Report

Staff

COMMUNITY TENNIS Facility Development

Insurance

Indigenous Tennis Program

Membership and Player Registration

Regional Development Program

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Player Development Report Squads

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SPONSORS

MARKETING & EVENTS Holdfast Presentation Dinner

Holdfast Annual Industry Workshop

July Junior Circuit including ITF Junior Circuit

Marketing

Honeycombes NT Open Championships

NT Open Champions Honour Roll

Allied Pickfords NT Senior Points Circuit

Officials

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statement by the Board

Independent Audit Report

Balance Sheet

Income & Expenditure

Financial Notes

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TENNIS NT - TINTRODUCTION ENNISNT-CONTENTS

Tennis NT Vision To have the game of tennis enjoyed by a significant proportion of the NT population.

Tennis NT Mission To provide pathways to optimise people’s life long enjoyment of tennis.

Tennis NT Tennis NT Incorporated trading as Tennis NT was established in 1980. Its establishment was the shared vision of the founding President, Mr Max Horton and a small group of interested tennis players. Their vision foresaw the need for a ‘parent body’ to assume a role of guidance along with the predicted benefits of establishing a conduit between Government and also Tennis Australia.

Tennis NT Strategic Intent It is the intent of Tennis NT to provide as many people as possible with the opportunity to be involved with the sport of tennis throughout our regions. This will form the core of our thinking in terms of physical and organisational access. Tennis NT Values Tennis NT believes that its business activities need to: Be open and transparent Provide unbiased opportunity to its affiliates to access resources Provide equal opportunity to its affiliates to participate in activities sanctioned by Tennis NT Foster the development of staff and affiliates Foster collaboration and partnership Build trust Demonstrate progressive leadership

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TEN SNT-CONTMAP ENTS TENNIS NT – NT &NIREIONS

 Gove Peninsular Tennis Club

 Darwin Tennis Association  DTC Sports – Coconut Grove  DTC Sports - Palmerston  Tennis Seniors

 Katherine Tennis Club  Tennis Borroloola

 Alice Springs Tennis Association

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TENNISNT-CREPORT ONTENTS TENNIS NT – PRESIDENT’S

I am pleased to be able to present the 27th Annual Report and Financial Statements of Tennis NT for the period January – December 2006. Through the combined efforts and strong partnership of Tennis NT and its affiliates, sponsors and the NT tennis community the popularity and participation in tennis continue to grow in all regions of the Northern Territory. Tennis NT has continued to progress changes at all levels of its business and operations, the first being formalisation of our trading name to Tennis NT and approval of our constitution in line with new NT Associations Act. Positive changes at the national level being led by Tennis Australia have also continued to impact on the Northern Territory. The most significant change for Tennis NT has been in player development with Tennis Australia and Tennis SA committing to a player development model that provides NT athletes direct access to National High Performance Academy programs. Ashlee Brown is one of our current athletes that is already benefiting from this program. Tennis NT is now well positioned to strengthen its focus on club development and participation programs well into the future. Tennis NT has continued to lobby the NT Government for new facilities in Alice Springs and Darwin with little effect. While tennis is recognised as well organised, successful and a high participation sport, these qualities appear to have little effect when it comes to current NT Government policy and action. Tennis NT will continue to lobby for facilities in all our regions that meet national and international standards. As change progresses it is inevitable that an organisation will experience changes in its staffing structure and Tennis NT has been no different. Mr. Rohan Fisher our Player Development Manager resigned his position and on behalf of athletes, coaches, parents and Tennis NT I would like to thank Rohan for his commitment to the sport and the NT. Tennis NT is very fortunate that Rohan will continue his association through the new Tennis Australia player development model. Tennis NT does not intend at this stage to reappoint to this position. Tennis NT has said farewell to General Manager Mrs. Di McDonald who resigned in the latter part of the year due to family reasons. Throughout her time at Tennis NT Di set very high standards in all areas. She was, and will continue to be, a passionate advocate for the sport and made significant contribution to the development of the sport at both National and Interstate levels. On behalf of all Tennis NT stakeholders I thank Di for her significant contribution and wish her and her family every success into the future. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Ms. Olivia Birkett to the role of General Manager. Olivia is well credentialed to lead Tennis NT through our next period of change and will be supported by Sean Barrett (Marketing and Events) and Robyn Stanley (Administrative Support) in progressing the objectives of Tennis NT. A special thank you to our network of sponsors, coaches, volunteers, officials and administrators who contribute their time and effort to supporting the sport of tennis within the Northern Territory. It is important to acknowledge the continuing support provided to Tennis NT by Tennis Australia, Kids Tennis Foundation, our State and Territory colleagues and the Northern Territory Government. Sandra Smiles President 2006 Annual Report

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LIFE MEMBERS

AUSTIN ASCHE TROPHY

7 November 1992 Max Horton OAM

Policy

5 March 2005

Lyle Lee

19 March 2006

Thelma Britton John Britton

SPECIAL SERVICE AWARDS These Awards are presented in recognition of outstanding, significant, long-term service to tennis in the Northern Territory. 19 March 2006 Ivy Batten Stephen Brown Jaki Hill Connolly 5 March 2005 Nil 28 February 2004 Warren Foote Mereme Hyde

The Austin Asche Trophy is awarded to a junior touring player recognising the following criteria: 1. Sportsmanship; 2. Performance against Interstate Competitors; 3. Contribution to Tennis in the Northern Territory; 4. Appearance. Austin Asche Trophy Winners 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998

Ashlee Brown Ashlee Brown Ashlee Brown Peter Parian Sarah Andrews Sarah Andrews Sarah Andrews Stephanie Lim Nicholas Bent

1 March 2003 Maggie Burke Carl Black Patrick Coburn Paul Ngamoki 23 February 2002 Nil 24 February 2001 Colin Keily 26 February 2000 Jan Horsfall Horry Kneebone Lyle Lee 13 February 1999 John Britton Betty Crabb Mike Geddes Julie Mortenson Geoff Vandendriesen

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Craig Tiley, Rohan Fisher, Austin Asche Trophy winner Ashlee Brown and Pat Coburn.

NISNT-CONROLL TENTS TENNIS NTTE –NHONOUR

CLUB OF THE YEAR

Photos of Club of the Year – Gove Peninsula Tennis Club

2006 Gove Peninsula Tennis Club 2005 Gove Peninsula Tennis Club 2004 Alice Springs Tennis Association 2003 Katherine Tennis Club 2002 Gove Peninsula Tennis Club 2001 Gove Peninsula Tennis Club

GPTC Members on court

2006 CLUB VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR Alice Springs Tennis Association Craig Gallagher Darwin Tennis Association Kevin Stephens DTC Sports – Coconut Grove Leoni Stokes DTC Sports – Palmerston Judith Schneider

GPTC attendees at the Tennis NT Presentation Night

Gove Peninsula Tennis Club Susan Guerini Tennis Borroloola Delia Farlam Tennis Seniors – NT Norm Hawthorne GPTC Committee members acknowledging their sponsors for facility upgrade

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TENNIS NT - ADMINISTRATION TENNISNT-CONTENTS

PATRON The Honourable Austin Asche AC

MANAGEMENT President Sandra Smiles Vice-President Patrick Coburn Directors Carl Black Ross Connolly Robyn Woods STAFF General Manager Olivia Birkett (Commenced 30/10/06) Di MacDonald (Resigned 10/11/06) Player Development Manager Rohan Fisher (Resigned 27/10/06) Marketing & Events Manager Sean Barrett Administration Officer Robyn Stanley REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS Northern: Nicky Mayer – Contract Central: Steven Merker – Contract (Resigned 13/12/2006)

Southern: Matthew Roberts - MOU ASTA TECHNICAL FIELD OFFICER Greg Mariager (Honorary)

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SUB COMMITTEES Awards Committee Austin Asche AC (Chair) Tanya Aylett Carl Black Disciplinary Committee Kevin Stephens (Chair) John Britton Di MacDonald Facilities Development Committee Ross Connolly (Chair) Greg Mariager Malcolm Bergmann Di MacDonald Historical Research Committee Helen Coburn (Chair) Austin Asche AC NTIS Management Committee Sandra Smiles (Chair) Patrick Coburn Rohan Fisher Di MacDonald/Olivia Birkett Operations Committee Carl Black (Chair) Robyn Woods Di MacDonald Officials Committee Kym Nixon (Chair & Officials Coordinator) Robyn Woods Sean Barrett Player Development Committee Pat Coburn (Chair) Greg Brown Gary Andrews Ben Milner Rohan Fisher Selections Committee

Rohan Fisher (Chair) Warren Foote Matthew Roberts 7

ENNISNT–GMANAGER’S ENERALMANAGEREPORT R’SREPORT TENNIS NT – T GENERAL Since assuming the position of General Manager in November 2006, I have been learning as much as possible about Tennis NT, its affiliates, members and background. I would like to start this report by thanking the Tennis NT staff, board, Regional Development Officers, affiliates and various coaches and members for their support. They have all helped by answering my questions and providing me with their ideas and comments about the future of tennis in the Northern Territory. I also extend my thanks to Di MacDonald who has assisted me with the finances to year end and provided overall guidance in our handover phase. Di has positioned Tennis NT as a leading peak sporting organisation in the Northern Territory and I aim to continue this reputation and build upon it in future years. “Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights.” Pauline R. Kezer The staffing structure of Tennis NT has changed significantly in 2006. In October, Di MacDonald retired from her position as General Manager and Rohan Fisher, Player Development Manager, accepted the position of National High Performance Academy (NHPA) Manager in Adelaide. Tennis Australia has been making changes as well. The alterations to the national player development structure have been a major focus at Tennis Australia and have impacted upon the way Tennis NT manages player development. Other initiatives from Tennis Australia, including Hot Shots, Find a Partner and their national re-branding, are all aspects that Tennis NT need to work with. The new national website is www.tennis.com.au where you will find more information about these initiatives. Funding from Tennis Australia has slightly decreased from last year, however we are gaining support from Tennis Australia in other ways, including more assistance for Tennis NT staff through expertise in Melbourne. Whilst the changes to structure and finance can be difficult initially to understand and work with, ultimately tennis in the Northern Territory needs to embrace these and alter the way we think about tennis delivery. With our unique geography, location and climate, initiatives and proposed changes may need to be tweaked to suit tennis in the Northern Territory. Lateral and positive thinking is required from all staff, board and affiliates jointly, to ensure that Tennis NT strengthens its eminence as a peak sporting body, both in the Northern Territory and in Australia. As I have only been in post for 1/6 of the year, I will leave the remainder of this annual report to explain the major activities and financial position of Tennis NT for 2006. I thank you again for your encouragement and support during the first months of my new position. There is obvious passion and loyalty both to tennis and Tennis NT from members I have spoken to, and I trust we will receive your continual positive backing as we lead Tennis NT into 2007 and beyond. Olivia Birkett General Manager Photo from NT News 11/11/06 2006 Annual Report

TENNISNT–GENETENNIS RALMANANT GER’-SSTAFF REPORT OLIVIA BIRKETT - General Manager HIGHLIGHT Starting in this exciting position and moving to Darwin! My first day was at a CEO's dinner in Melbourne at the Botanical, which is surely a good start to any job. So far I have found it such a professionally run organisation and I look forward to seeing what 2007 brings. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Completing the 2007 budget Working to develop TA's new player development model in the NT Completing this annual report Starting to meet Tennis NT’s members and affiliates

SEAN BARRETT - Marketing and Events Manager HIGHLIGHT Attending my first Australian Open and working as Assistant Tournament Director of the Australian Open Junior Championships. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Increasing sponsorship revenue whilst reducing overall costs for the Marketing & Events department Gaining regular media exposure and increasing the profile of the sport Developing key relationships with a range of industry stakeholders Surviving another jam packed July Junior Circuit ROBYN STANLEY - Administration Officer HIGHLIGHT The number of finals appearances by NT players during 2006 was my highlight hand in hand with watching NT players make their way up the 2006 Australian Rankings. Ashlee Brown was consistently on page one of the ARs. I am looking forward to seeing one of the boys achieve page one status soon - perhaps in 2007. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Learning my way around various websites to access rankings information at AR, ITF and world rankings levels NT Sports Awards nominations which resulted in Rohan Fisher being named NT Coach of Year & Ashlee Brown a finalist in NT Junior Sportsperson of the Year (& Minister for Sport & Recreation award for NT Ambassador) at the 2006 NT Sports Awards Surviving the "year of change" at both Tennis Australia and Tennis NT

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TENNISNTNT –GE ERALMANAGER’STENNIS REPORT TENNIS –NCOMMUNITY Facility Development The ‘Territory Tennis Centre’ concept is still ongoing and Tennis NT’s position about the proposal has not changed significantly from last year. There is more lobbying required of the NT Government and new ideas and concepts emerging from Tennis Australia that may help to shape the direction of this proposed centre. Tennis NT’s affiliates have been busy improving their own facilities: Alice Springs Tennis Club – Resurfaced 6 hardcourts at their 10 court centre. Tennis Borroloola – accessed an NT Government Sport and Recreation grant to upgrade their facility. DTC Sports Coconut Grove – Completed extensive renovations to club house which involved the move of their pro shop. Gardens Tennis Complex – Purchased new nets for 5 courts. Gove Peninsular Tennis Club – Completed extension of court surface, built a storage shed, erected a fence around the rear of the complex and put up shade sails over spectator area. Katherine Tennis Club – The April flood caused major problems to courts but the club was able to patch them up to a suitable point for tournaments in 2006. Significant renovations to the courts will be completed in 2007.

Photos from the April 2006 flood at the Katherine Tennis Club facilities Insurance In 2006 Tennis Australia appointed Marsh Pty Ltd to develop a National Insurance Program. Extensive research of all the Member Association’s current insurance polices was conducted by Marsh over a number of months. They have matched the lowest prices in any Member Association over the three main areas of insurance (Public Liability, Professional Indemnity and Personal Accident Insurance), to ensure that no state/territory will be worse off in any area under a National Insurance Program. Nationally, Marsh also cover the insurance in Tennis Australia’s Coach Membership, which Tennis NT encourages all coaches to sign up for. In 2007 Marsh are looking to prepare optional business cover for clubs and provide a website that clubs and members can access for information. Under the new National Insurance Program, all paid and registered Tennis NT members will automatically receive Personal Accident Insurance, which is a change from last year. Tennis NT membership fees, which include the amount for insurance, will remain the same in 2007. 2006 Annual Report

TENNISNTNT –GE ERALMANAGER’STENNIS REPORT TENNIS –NCOMMUNITY Indigenous Tennis Program The Indigenous Tennis Program was conducted in the Northern (Numbulwar and Yirrkala), Central (Borroloola) and Southern (Alice Springs and Tennant Creek including eight surrounding communities) Regions. The Regional Development Officers that facilitated the program enthusiastically brought tennis expertise to these communities. Whether driving long, difficult roads or flying in chartered light planes, the officers accessed many parts of the Northern Territory and, whether structured or improvised, ran some great tennis sessions. The Northern Territory Government office of Sport and Recreation Indigenous Sport Unit supports this program both financially and with support from officers based in different areas of the Northern Territory. The Australian Sports Commission, through Tennis Australia also fund the program which enables people in outlying communities to have a go at tennis. Wilson again sponsored equipment for this program, which allowed communities to access racquets, nets and balls after the coaching sessions were held, ensuring longevity of the program.

Tarlina Tipungwuti, born at Bathurst Island, started playing tennis in Kununurra before moving to Gove and is currently an NTIS tennis player based in Darwin.

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TENNISNTNT –GE–NE RALMANAGER’STENNIS REPORT TENNIS COMMUNITY Membership and Player Registration Tennis NT again offered a range of membership options in 2006. A combination of the Registered Player fee, Court fee and Tennis NT Direct Membership saw early signs of strong membership. Overall however, numbers dipped from last year, as demonstrated in the table below. DTC Sports - Sanderson disbanded with the departure of coach Andrew Swinson and Tennis Borroloola felt the effects when long time volunteer Delia Farlam moved away. The club manager and Regional Development Officer at both Katherine Tennis Club (Steve Merker) and Alice Springs Tennis Association (Matthew Roberts) have moved on to other tennis opportunities in different states.

Member Alice Springs Tennis Association Darwin Tennis Association DTC Sports - Coconut Grove DTC Sports - Palmerston DTC Sports - Sanderson Gove Peninsula Tennis Club Katherine Tennis Club Tennis Borroloola Tennis Coaches Australia – NT Tennis Seniors NT Direct Members –Tennis NT TOTAL

2006 2005 298 337 99 118 268 364 21 21 0 22 211 276 58 110 8 40 Non Court Provider Non Court Provider 26 19 989 1,307

A further look at the breakdown of Tennis NT’s membership, shows that Under 18 Boys make up the largest percentage of registered participants. With a 59% male and 41% female split overall, tennis remains a well represented sport by both genders in the Northern Territory. Tennis is also a sport enjoyed by people of all ages, with the age range of our registered members being from 4 to 77 years old.

Tennis NT 2006 Membership Breakdown

U18 Girls 25%

Senior Men 22%

Senior Women 16%

U18 Boys 37%

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TENNISNTNT –G–EN ERALMANAGER’S REPORT TENNIS COMMUNITY TENNIS Regional Development Program This year, the Regional Development Program continued to engage regional communities with tennis. The dedication shown by our Regional Development Officers (RDO’s) is again to be commended. Steven Merker (Central), Nicky Mayer (Northern) and Matthew Roberts (Southern) provide programs, tournaments and competitions to enhance tennis across the Northern Territory (see map page 3 for regions).

Steve Merker

Nicky Mayer

Matt Roberts

Highlights from the program in 2006 include: Northern Region - Gove Peninsular Tennis Club’s ongoing upgrade of facilities, the growth of their tennis in schools program and the continuation of their player development. Central Region – After a major flood in Katherine, they hosted the Katherine Open one month later, followed by the NT primary school exchange and continue to work closely with Tennis Borroloola. Southern Region – Of the 13 athletes selected for the Evonne Goolagong National Development Camp for indigenous athletes, 5 were from NT and 4 of these from Alice Springs. One athlete was a direct result of the ITP program. There was also record participation in all tournaments, including high numbers of senior women. Both Steven Merker and Matthew Roberts are moving on to other tennis positions in Queensland and New South Wales respectively. Tennis NT thanks them for their hard work and enthusiasm and appreciate that they will be difficult to replace. Tennis NT would like to take this opportunity to thank the clubs that support this program. They are: Northern Region Central Region Southern Region

Gove Peninsula Tennis Club Katherine Tennis Club Alice Springs Tennis Association

Tennis participants in Borroloola 2006 Annual Report

TENNINT SNT––PLAYER GENERALMDEVELOPMENT ANAGER’SREPORT TENNIS 2006 saw a number of firsts for player development in the Northern Territory. Ashlee Brown, Kassandra Dunser and Adil Hakeem were selected to represent Australia overseas. Adil Hakeem, Nancy Ferguson & Ashlee Brown currently hold ITF rankings, with all three ranked under 320. Samantha Lim and Ashlee Brown were selected into National Camps. Kassandra Dunser and Emma Labessa combined to make a National doubles final. Ashlee Brown became the first NT athlete to win a wildcard into the Australian Open Junior Singles Championship. This year has seen NT tennis build on 2005 achievements which at the time was termed a pivotal year. It is with great pride and honor that I present the Player Development Manager’s Report for 2006. 2006 Squad Programs Swinger Enhancement Program (SEP) Eleven athletes were selected from four affiliates. Affiliates involved were Alice Springs Tennis Association (6), DTC Sports (2), Darwin Tennis Association (2) and Gove Peninsula Tennis Centre (1). Selena O’Sullivan is the first athlete from Gove to be selected in a SEP program which is testament to the great work of Nicky Mayer and her regional program. SEP was again successful for those who choose to use the technical information provided from the video analysis system. Technical development at a young age cannot be underestimated and I challenge all NT coaches to embrace technique for a young athlete with the attention it requires.

Project 12s Squad Seven athletes were selected from three affiliates. The affiliates involved were Alice Springs Tennis Association (2), DTC Sports (3) and Darwin Tennis Association (2). The Project 12s athletes work exclusively in their club environment and the success of these athletes rests greatly on their private coach. Special mention must be made of Emma Labessa and Kassandra Dunser and their coach Pat Coburn who together created NT history by becoming the first NT pair to play in a national doubles final in September of 2006. Well done to all here. The program again this year was conducted in line with the SEP program. All seven athletes were invited to the 12/U Winter Hardcourts Tournament in Brisbane. Six athletes traveled to Brisbane for this event. Up2U Squad Thirteen athletes attended the 2006 Up2U Camp. It was conducted over two days as a lead-in to the 14/U National points event in Alice Springs during November. The athletes involved in the camp included the seven Project 12s squad members. They were given an insight to a number of aspects of what an NTIS athlete would experience. The camp was again a great success. Special thanks must go to Ashlee Brown who assisted throughout the entire camp.

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TENNINT SNT––PLAYER GENERALMDEVELOPMENT ANAGER’SREPORT TENNIS State Squad This program had two Alice Springs and four Darwin based athletes. All athletes competed in National Points Tournaments throughout the year. Five of the six athletes made National points finals. As a collective group this squad competed in all eight states and territories of Australia. State Squad member Roland Ah Chee received a full scholarship to The Southport School in Queensland for his tennis. This was the inaugural sporting scholarship for TSS. A special mention must be made to of Evonne and Roger Goolagong who assisted Roland to obtain this full scholarship. NTIS Squad Eight athletes were selected into the 2006 program with mixed results. Some athletes achieved outstanding results whilst others found the demands of the program too much and others have found interests outside of tennis. Having 3 athletes with exceptional ITF rankings and one of these athletes holding a World Senior Ranking is a testament to the success of the NTIS program over the years. Listed below are the countries and interstate cities that NTIS athletes have traveled to for tournaments been to over the past 12 months: New Zealand, Fiji, New Caledonia, Malaysia, Morrocco, Bendigo, Traralgon, Melbourne, Hobart, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gosford, Mildura, Rockhampton, Hope Island, Gladstone, Perth, Canberra and Brisbane. Coach Education Tennis NT in conjunction with TCA-NT conducted Development Coaches Courses in both Darwin and Alice Springs with a total of 12 participants. At the time of writing this 8 participants successfully achieved their qualification. Steven Merker from Katherine Tennis Club successfully completed his Advanced Coaching Qualification and Rohan Fisher achieved his Elite Coaching Qualification in 2006.

Professional Development Workshops Six coach education sessions workshops were conducted in Darwin and three were held in Alice Springs during 2006. The SEP and Project 12s programs also provided the opportunity to work with seven different coaches from across the Northern Territory.

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TENNIS NT––G ENERALMAN AGER’SREPORT TENNIS NT PLAYER DEVELOPMENT FIT (Future in Tennis) Camp This camp continues to prosper. The participants in this camp were Breanna Drew, Anna Grosse, Matthew Ansell, Domenic De Nichilo, James Doheny, Daniel Murden, Damien Chesson, Jake Mayer and Lindsay O’Hea. The camp provided sessions on coaching, court supervising, restringing, TMS, careers in sport and club management. A number of participants from previous FIT camps have this year undertaken and successfully completed their Development Coaching qualification.

Regional Development The development of elite Territory athletes in regional areas continues to grow. Four regional athletes competed at a National Championship with two athletes winning their first round there. Six visits were made to Alice Springs during 2006 to work with NTIS, State, Project 12s and SEP Squad athletes. Continued work in developing regional programs and the coaches themselves is imperative to the future success in regional areas. WANT Program This agreement is in its second year. Ashlee Brown traveled with WA State Coach Milo Bradley to two Women’s International tournaments in New Zealand. Nancy Ferguson went to the 16s Claycourt Nationals with Tennis West coach Alistair Todd and Adil Hakeem and Nancy Ferguson traveled to New Caledonia, Fiji and New Zealand with Milo Bradley. Tennis NT assisted Western Australian athletes at the 16s Hardcourt Nationals in Bendigo, ITF’s in Adelaide, Gosford, Darwin and New Zealand and the 12s/14s Winter Nationals in Brisbane. The arrangement in place provides NT athletes with training partners and strength in numbers at events. This agreement is one we need to continue and build similar touring arrangements with other States/Territories where and when possible, as it is crucial to our continued player development success.

Tennis Australia Tennis Australia’s Director of Player Development Craig Tiley attended Tennis NT’s workshop in early 2006. There he presented TA’s Player Development Strategic objectives. One year later these objectives are really starting to take shape. There is no doubt Player Development in Australia now has a more coordinated and integrated national program. It has improved its pathways with clearly defined entry and exit points has improved the quality and quantity of professional competitive playing opportunities throughout the year. Tennis Australia has provided substantial financial assistance to Tennis NT for Player Development. It has also assisted individual athletes in the Territory through participation opportunities in tours and tournaments it has coordinated and conducted.

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TENNI SN–T– GENERALM ANAGER’SREPORT TENNIS NT PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Acknowledgements A number of individuals are to be thanked for volunteering at various times throughout the year to support athletes on tour. They include Benita Bittner, Matthew Roberts, Steven Merker, Pat Coburn, Kim Cardile, Warren Foote and Liz Grylls. NTIS Strength and Conditioning Coach Kia Naylor has been an outstanding contributor to our 2006 program. Special thanks must go to Kim Cardile for her continued support. Kim recently has left the NTIS and Tennis NT would like to thank her for all the work she done for Northern Territory tennis over the years. To the staff at Tennis NT, a big thanks to Robyn Stanley, Sean Barrett and Olivia Birkett for their continued support and the countless hours they spend on Player Development for Tennis in the Northern Territory. Finally to Di MacDonald, we all know the work, commitment, effort, dedication and passion that Di has for Tennis in the Territory and Australia. In my travels around Australia the respect and admiration for Di from her peers is amazing. Di should always be remembered as a pioneer of Tennis in the Territory as she provided us with a vision and direction that has us in the financially stable, well respected position we now enjoy. Thank you Di. I in particular will miss Di the most in the office as that now makes me the shortest person when I am there! Where to Now? The restructuring of Player Development in the Northern Territory is quite exciting. It provides our athletes with greater pathways, while at the same time it strengthens the dynamics at the club level. It is a new direction which requires important planning. It will work and will be better in the long run for all stakeholders. There is no doubt that major change is challenging to all, this year’s quote is taken from a document I received from Craig Tiley: “Change is hard because people overestimate the value of what they have and underestimate the value of what they may gain by giving it up” Rohan Fisher Player Development Manager (Resigned 27/10/06) NHPA Manager Adelaide and working with NT (Commenced 30/10/06)

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TENNIS NT––G ENERALMDEVELOPMENT ANAGER’SREPORT TENNIS NT PLAYER 2006 SQUADS Northern Territory Institute of Sport

State Squad

Ashlee BROWN Ryan DEBUQUE Nancy FERGUSON Adil HAKEEM Samantha LIM Peter PARIAN Ethan SCOBIE Tarlina TIPUNGWUTI

Roland AH CHEE Ryan CALLEY Matilda HURST George SHEPHEARD Jamie TOYNE Jennifer WOERNER

Project 12s

Up2U Camp

Matthew DELSAR Alexander GEE Kassandra DUNSER Nathan ERESWOODLEY Emma LABESSA Mitch NIXON Emily WEBB

Jessica AH CHEE Alex CHALA Domenic DE NICHOLO James DOHENY Kassandra DUNSER Alexander GEE Anna GROSSE Mayy HAMDE Emma LABESSA Mitch NIXON Daniel PROCTOR Kristopher TILLEYDUNSER Emily WEBB

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Swinger Enhancement (SEP) Squad Dominic BARRY Lachlan BATES Jasmine CHRISTIE Michael HENDERSON Ben HURLEY Madeleine MURRAY Selena O’SULLIVAN Jake WEATHERALD Sam WIERNERT Nick WHYTE Tom ZALESKI

TENNISNT–G ENERALMNT ANA-GSPONSORS ER’SREPORT TENNIS

A & M Trophies Action Print Advance Car Rentals Aurora Resorts Carpentaria Medical Centre

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Darwin Airport Shuttle Bus De Silva Hebron Dunlop Slazenger Fannie Bay Physiotherapy Geminex Pty Ltd Jewell Distributors Konica Darwin

KR Blacker & Associates Parap Village Apartments SBA Office National The Athletes Foot Wilson

TENNISNT NT––G ENERALMANAG& ER’EVENTS SREPORT TENNIS MARKETING Holdfast Presentation Dinner Held in Darwin in March, the 2006 Holdfast Presentation Dinner provided the highlight of the Northern Territory tennis social calendar. The dinner offers an invaluable networking opportunity that benefits a variety of tennis’ stakeholders. Over 110 guests enjoyed a memorable evening hosted at Darwin’s picturesque Holiday Inn Esplanade. The dinner featured a special interview, conducted by respected local journalist and tennis enthusiast Greg Dawkins, with 2005 Austin Asche Trophy winner and 16/U national champion Ashlee Brown. Tennis NT Life Membership awardees John and Thelma Britton (pictured) received a resounding ovation following the announcement of their induction. The presentation dinner honours individuals and affiliated bodies for their efforts and commitment to tennis in the Northern Territory. The following awards were presented for achievements in 2005: Life Membership:

John Britton Thelma Britton

Special Service Awards:

Ivy Batten Stephen Brown Jaki Hill-Connolly

Austin Asche Trophy:

Ashlee Brown

Club of the Year Award:

Gove Peninsula Tennis Club

Club Volunteer of the Year Awards: Alice Springs Tennis Association Darwin Tennis Association DTC Sports Coconut Grove DTC Sports Palmerston Gove Peninsula Tennis Club Katherine Tennis Club Tennis Borroloola TCA Northern Territory Tennis Seniors

Chris Schultz John Britton Paul Stevens Donna Johnson Gary Hinchcliffe Greg Henschke Tania Mackay Robyn Woods Sally Thomas

Certificates of Outstanding Achievement: Ashlee Brown Ryan Debuque Nancy Ferguson

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Adil Hakeem Samantha Lim Tarlina Tipungwuti

TENNISNT NT––G ENERALMANAG& ER’EVENTS SREPORT TENNIS MARKETING Holdfast Annual Industry Workshop The Tennis NT (TNT) Annual Industry Workshop provides the Northern Territory tennis community with opportunities to advance their knowledge and understanding of current developments and issues facing the sport. Regional and metropolitan stakeholders from across the Territory access professional presenters on a diverse range of topics relevant to issues presently impacting on the local tennis industry. A major benefit derived from this event stems from the interactive information sharing between stakeholders. The combination of creative minds from varied levels of involvement, facilitates a productive environment of support and inspiration to a dedicated group of tennis professionals leading into a hectic season of tennis. The key focus of the 2006 workshop addressed the changing dynamics of player development within Australia. Craig Tiley (pictured), Tennis Australia’s newly appointed Director of Player Development, introduced the NT tennis community to the new national program through his presentation titled ‘The Way Forward’. The informative session provided stakeholders with a clear indication of the national direction for player development, and demonstrated how the NT would be integrated into the national program. Tiley also delivered two on-court sessions specifically targeted to coaching participants. The ‘Big Strokes for Little Folks’ and ‘Application of Scientific Principles to Decision Making on Court’ presentations generated considerable interest and discussion amongst attendees. TNT president, Sandra Smiles, opened the event by welcoming all participants and delivering a short presentation on the progress of the Territory Tennis Centre. Rohan Fisher, TNT Player Development Manager, showcased the development of a national champion from within the NT. Titled ‘A National Title: Born, Bred & Living in the Territory’, the presentation analysed the fundamental components that had contributed to Ashlee Brown’s success on the national stage. TNT board member Carl Black and General Manager Di MacDonald updated administrators and committee members on important changes in the areas of Constitutional Reform and Insurance, whilst fellow TNT board member Ross Connolly portrayed the benefits to clubs of maximising grant opportunities. TNT vice-president Pat Coburn delivered an interactive session that enabled group discussion between club managers operating across the regions. Club committee members met as a separate group to discuss common issues impacting on clubs across the Territory. The segment was well received by both groups, with participants gaining a superior understanding of the common issues and differences between each region. The end result produced a committed tennis network operating across the Territory.

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TENNISNT NT––G ENERALMANAGE SREPORT TENNIS MARKETING &R’EVENTS July Junior Circuit The July Junior Circuit comprises the Darwin ITF Junior Championships, Northern Territory ITF Junior Championships, Darwin Age Titles and NT Age Titles. Tennis NT acknowledges the generous support of the major sponsors of the ITF Junior Circuit tournaments. Special mention must be made of the significant support from the Power and Water Corporation, signing as the naming-rights sponsor of the July Junior Circuit. Their commitment to junior sport in the Territory is commendable. Darwin City Council continued as the naming-rights sponsor of the ITF Circuit, comprising the Darwin ITF Junior Championships and the Northern Territory ITF Junior Championships.

Cadbury Schweppes increased their support of junior tennis development by signing as the namingrights sponsor of the July Age Circuit, incorporating the Gatorade NT Age Titles and Cool Ridge Darwin Age Titles. Their long-term association with junior sport across the Territory demonstrates their commitment to supporting the local community. Tennis Australia continued their strong financial and personnel support for the circuit. Tournament referee Marcia O’Shea provided fantastic leadership and support to a dedicated group of volunteer officials. Shayne Podbury’s efforts in the sports medicine unit were greatly appreciated by both tournament staff and players.

Special thanks to the team of volunteer staff that worked tirelessly to ensure the success of this popular circuit. Your efforts are valued highly by the tennis community.

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Darwin ITF Junior Championships Honour Roll Year Boys Singles & Doubles Champions 2006 Kris Balakrishnan AUS

Girls Singles & Doubles Champions

Marcus Daniell & Patrick Metham NZ

Brittany Sheed AUS Michelle Brycki & Elle Carney AUS

2005

Lachlan Reed AUS John Peers & JP Smith AUS

Sacha Jones NZ Tyra Calderwood & Jessica Moore AUS

2004

GD Jones NZ Samuel Groth & Ryan Andrews AUS

Ayumi Morita JPN Maya Kato & Emiko Ito JPN

2003

GD Jones NZ Stephen Goh & David Jefflea AUS

Sandy Gumulya INA Ayu Damayanti & Maya Rose INA

2002

Hyun-Joon Suk KOR Christopher Letcher & Christopher Singh AUS

Ryoko Fuda JPN Daniela Dominikovic & Sophie Ferguson

2001

Hiu Tung Yu HKG Brett Hunter & Christopher Singh AUS

Adriana Szili AUS Masayo Hosokawa & Moe Kawatoko JPN

2000

Ryan Henry AUS Putra Eko INA & Adam Feeney AUS

Lauren Breadmore AUS Lauren Breadmore & Maria Ivanov AUS

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TENNISNT NT––G ENERALMANAGE SREPORT TENNIS MARKETING &R’EVENTS Northern Territory ITF Junior Championships Honour Roll Year Boys Singles & Doubles Champions Girls Singles & Doubles Champions 2006 James Rigg AUS Brittany Sheed AUS

2005 2004

Edward Bourchier & Brendan McKenzie AUS

Janelle Cuthbertson & Rachael Houpapa AUS

Brydan Klien AUS Ryan Bellamy & Greg Jones AUS

Sacha Jones NZ Tyra Calderwood & Jessica Moore AUS

Michael Look AUS Hayden Lewis BAR & Joshua Crowe AUS

Ayumi Morita JPN Ayumi Morita & Erika Sema JPN

2003

Joel Kerley AUS Stephen Goh & David Jefflea AUS

Septi Mende INA Ayu Damayanti & Maya Rose INA

2002

Adam Feeney AUS Christopher Letcher & Christopher Singh AUS

Ryoko Fuda JPN Ryoko Fuda & Moe Kawatoko JPN

2001

Brett Hunter AUS Putra Eko INA & Adam Feeney AUS

Darya Ivanov AUS Dubravka Cupac & Casey Dellacqua AUS

2000

Raphael Durek AUS Cameron Fenner & Clint Letcher AUS

Bianca Acquistapace AUS Melissa Anderson & Kellie Browne AUS

1999

Adam McNeil NZ Jacob Olsen & Nick Lane NZ

Christina Horiatopoulos AUS Lauren Breadmore & Maria Ivanov AUS

1998

Glenn Knox AUS Glenn Knox & Geln Bertram AUS

Kate Pinchbeck AUS Melanie Clayton & Nicole Sewell AUS

1997

Derek Burden AUS Ashley Dyer & Tate Roberts AUS

Alicia Molik AUS Melanie Clayton & Nicole Sewell AUS

1996

Jed Gould AUS Mark Williams & Kane Dewhurst AUS

Andrea Ho AUS Nuraeni Batubara & Lianasar Batubara INA

1995

Brett Lucas AUS Brett Lucas & Blair Edwards AUS

Amy Jensen AUS Amy Jensen & Jade Koay AUS

1994

Jong Min Lee KOR Jong Min Lee KOR & Brett Lucas AUS

Nadia Johnston AUS Lynn Yin Tan & Evonne Tan Wei Yen MAL

1993

Novak Nash AUS Novak Nash & Luke Bosio AUS

Nicola Kaiwai NZ Unknown

1992

Mark Nielson NZ Mark Nielson & Scott Clark NZ

Aarti Ven Katesan AUS Aarti Ven Katesan & Kim Hazzard AUS

1991

Not Conducted

1990

Martin Hill AUS Martin Hill & Glenn Scott AUS

Nicole Kennelly AUS Nicole Kennelly & Marcia Senn AUS

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TENNISNT NT––G ENERALMANAG& ER’EVENTS SREPORT TENNIS MARKETING Marketing Tennis NT Website – www.tennisnt.com.au The Tennis NT website has proven an important communication tool with both members and the general community. The site features the latest state, national and international tennis news, along with specific details of Tennis NT’s programs and events. The continuous development of the website has ensured its status as our most effective and efficient method of communicating timely information to the tennis community. Australian Tennis Magazine The continuation of the bi-monthly ‘Grassroots’ segment enhanced the promotion of the programs and events conducted throughout the Northern Territory. The publication provides exposure to a national audience as well as through the Asia-Pacific region. Tennis NT E-Newsletter This valuable resource has proven extremely popular with the local tennis industry and associated stakeholders. The growth of the bimonthly publication has increased tennis’ ability to market events, programs, achievements and local news throughout the tennis community. The E-Newsletter has complemented the success of the website with each article featured in the publication directly linked to the Tennis NT website. E-Newsletter recipients receive the introduction to each article and a link to our website which they must click to read the remainder of the article. This has been fantastic for the promotion of the website with more people in the tennis community now aware of the benefits available through accessing the Tennis NT website. TV Commercial The Tennis NT television commercial received phenomenal exposure throughout the Territory in 2006. Through a sustained partnership with Southern Cross Television the advertisement experienced a considerable broadcasting increase during peak advertising periods. This resulted in raised profile of the sport and a notably higher frequency of tennis enquiries from the general public. Media The regular circulation of media releases to local and state media outlets proved beneficial in gaining exposure for tennis. Print media outlets continued to provide considerable tennis exposure primarily due to commendable performances from NTIS athletes. Events, programs and especially national and international tournaments produced greater interest from a variety of media sources. 2006 Annual Report

TENNISNT NT– ENERALMANAGE SREPORT TENNIS –G MARKETING &R’EVENTS Honeycombes NT Open Championships The 2006 Honeycombes NT Open Championships provided tennis enthusiasts with a tremendous Queen’s Birthday weekend. A record 162 competitors competed across 27 events with a sharp increase in interstate participation with over 40 players travelling to the prestigious Territory event. The increase in visiting players was predominately due to the introduction of a Tennis Australia camp for the top under 14 Australian players. The camp participants were based in Darwin for the week prior to the event spending their time training in the different climate and completing a host of activities designed to develop the necessary skills for future international travel. Tennis NT’s events team worked tirelessly to host an exceptional NT Open Championships. The event’s success was a direct reflection of the fantastic efforts from volunteer staff that assisted in the tournament office and with court supervising duties. The Group 1 Senior Points Circuit event attracted visitors from every Australian state and territory with a strong Northern Territory contingent. Spectators enjoyed some inspirational tennis, particularly from the popular VIP area that congregated for the open finals. The Men’s Singles Championship presented a multitude of potential winners with the top four seeds progressing through to the semifinals. Defending champion Scott Robertson, South Australia, returned from collegiate tennis in America looking for back-to-back titles however he was eliminated by top seed Chris Letcher from Alice Springs. In the second semi-final promising NTIS athlete Adil Hakeem found the experience of fellow Darwinite Jed Stanford too much to overcome. In a tight final Letcher was able to recover from a slow start to claim his first Parap Cup, eventually winning 4-6 7-6(8-6) 6-3. In the Women’s Singles Championship NTIS athlete Nancy Ferguson captured her first NT Senior Points Circuit title. The teenage sensation found the formula she had been searching for over the past month to defeat former top level Canberran, Amanda Grahame. Ferguson, 15, had failed to beat her senior counterpart in their previous two encounters but the determined youngster executed her gameplan to perfection and proved too powerful for the crafty lefthander, winning the Barden Trophy in straight sets, 6-4 6-4.

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TENNISNT NT––G ENERALMANAGE SREPORT TENNIS MARKETING &R’EVENTS NT Open Championships Honour Roll

2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967

Men

Women

C. Letcher S. Robertson B. Howen M. Leong B. McLennan B. McLennan M. MacMahon S. Martin J. Gould J. Gould M. MacMahon D. Culley D. Culley D. Culley M. Hill P. Davis B. Tucker W. Foote W. Foote W. Foote A. Evans A. Evans N. Coltos K. Robinson A. Lane A. Lane R. Berry R. Berry R. Staines R. Berry R. Staines I. Bidmeade W. Ravenswood W. Ravenswood W. Ravenswood W. Ravenswood W. Ravenswood W. Ravenswood W. Ravenswood R. Berry

N. Ferguson A. Brown M. Sorbello K. Condon D. McIntyre N. T. K. Trang D. Blackwell D. McIntyre N. Sewell D. Blackwell D. Blackwell R. Balodis D. Blackwell D. Blackwell R. Tucker R. Tucker R. Walker C. Biurra C. Finnegan M. Lonergan L. Weetaseke K. Ballard S. Duigan C. Miller N. Leipus J. Brimson J. Brimson J. Brimson J. Brimson L. Horton K. Clothier L. Horton R. Theiss J. Brimson S. Klose S. Klose L. Young Y. Cosgrove Y. Cosgrove Y. Cosgrove

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Men 1966 W. Ravenswood 1965 K. Chin 1964 K. Chin 1963 K. Chin 1962 R. Forscutt 1961 E. Hamilton 1960 E. Hamilton 1959 E. Hamilton 1958 R. Forscutt 1957 K. Chin 1956 J. Casson 1955 J. Faull 1954 J. Trama 1953 A. Alle 1952 N. Belle 1951 H. Chia 1950 E. Davies 1949 J. Falk 1948 A. Swan 1947 E. Hargreaves 1940-46 Not Conducted 1939 H. Foster 1938 K. Fuller 1937 A. Dawson 1936 K. Fuller 1935 A. Bush 1934 C. Webb 1933 C. Webb 1932 R. Edwards 1931 C. Webb 1930 K. Curry 1929 G. Webb 1928 R. Edwards 1927 R. Edwards 1926 H. Naylor 1925 A. Brown 1924 A. Brown 1923 G. Feakes 1922 J. MacKenzie 1921 E. Dennis

Women A. May M. Callier C. McConaghy J. Calvert J. Calvert J. Calvert J. Koehne V. Clarke V. Clarke V. Clarke S. Robertson V. Clarke Miss Radford Unknown Mrs. Hart Not Conducted Not Conducted Not Conducted Not Conducted Not Conducted Not Conducted Not Conducted D. Abott D. Abbott Mrs. Smythe Unknown Unknown Mrs. Forster M. Lord L. James L. James Unknown Ms. Blesser Not Conducted Not Conducted Not Conducted Not Conducted Not Conducted Not Conducted Not Conducted

TENNIS NT––G ENERALMANAG& ER’EVENTS SREPORT TENNIS NT MARKETING Allied Pickfords NT Senior Points Circuit (SPC) The Allied Pickfords NT Senior Points Circuit featured six sanctioned open tournaments. The 2006 circuit included: EVENT Mac's Hire Katherine Open DTC Sports Open Kerry's Mazda Darwin Open Honeycombes Hyundai NT Open Championships Gove Open Carnival $10 000 Schweppes Open

START 29-Apr 27-May 2-Jun

FINISH GROUP PRIZEMONEY 1-May 2 $ 3,000 29-May 3 $ 1,500 4-Jun 2 $ 3,000

9-Jun 30-Sep 17-Nov

12-Jun 2-Oct 19-Nov

1 3 1

$ 6,000 $ 1,500 $ 10,000

Introduced in 2002, the Senior Points Circuit was designed to increase participation in senior tournaments and to provide incentive for clubs to conduct more open tournaments. Since its inception the circuit has grown from four to six events and participation numbers have grown steadily from year to year. In 2005 there were 671 entries across the six events with four events attracting more than 100 competitors. In 2006 this number rose to 758 competitors, representing a 13% increase in participation this year. Congratulations to all players who competed in the circuit, particularly those who feature in the top 10 Men’s and Women’s rankings below: 2006 SPC Men’s Rankings RANK NAME 1 Jed Stanford 2 Chris Letcher 3 Scott Robertson 4 Adil Hakeem 5 Nicholas Munro 6 Isaac Wardle 7 Steven Folino-Driver 8 Joey Unkenholz 9 Dane Fernandez 10 Aaron Dennien

STATE NT NT SA NT NT NT NT USA NSW NT

SINGLES DOUBLES TOTAL POINTS 330 72.5 402.5 300 75 375 220 63.75 283.75 210 62.5 272.5 180 70 250 170 60 230 130 72.5 202.5 130 63.75 193.75 150 30 180 130 46.25 176.25

2006 SPC Women’s Rankings RANK NAME 1 Amanda Grahame 2 Nancy Ferguson 3 Maria Sorbello 3 Danielle Boschin 5 Kassandra Dunser 6 Belinda Morgan 6 Janelle Cuthbertson 8 Sophie Letcher 9 Tarlina Tipungwuti 10 Jennifer Woerner

STATE NT NT QLD VIC NT SA WA QLD NT NT

SINGLES DOUBLES TOTAL POINTS 270 35 305 270 12.5 282.5 150 3.75 153.75 150 3.75 153.75 125 10 135 90 37.5 127.5 90 37.5 127.5 120 0 120 110 1.25 111.25 105 1.25 106.25

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TENNIS NT––G ENERALMANAG& ER’EVENTS SREPORT TENNIS NT MARKETING Northern Territory Senior Points Circuit Honour Roll 1st 2nd MEN 2006

Jed STANFORD - DTA

3rd

Chris LETCHER –

Adil HAKEEM - DTA

ASTA

2005

Ben HOWEN - ASTA

Dominic HALL –

Nicholas MUNRO - DTA

DTC Sports

2004 2003 2002

Dominic HALL –

Adil HAKEEM –

Isaac WARDLE –

DTC Sports

Tony REHN - DTA

Dominic HALL –

Adam GROMADZKI –

DTC Sports

DTA

Brett McLENNAN –

Bruce McIVER –

Adam GROMADZKI –

DTC Sports

DTA

1st

WOMEN 2006 2005

2nd

3rd

Amanda GRAHAME -

Nancy FERGUSON -

Kassandra DUNSER - DTC

Tennis NT

DTA

Sports

Ashlee BROWN –

Samantha LIM - DTA

Jennifer WOERNER- DTC

DTC Sports

2004 2003 2002

Sports

Jayne ROBINSON - DTC

Ashlee BROWN - DTC

Nicole BAXTER –

Sports

DTC Sports

Jayne ROBINSON - DTC

Nicole BAXTER - DTC

Sarah ANDREWS –

Sports

DTC Sports

Sarah ANDREWS - DTC

Suzie DUBRAVA - DTC

Khia DE SILVA –

Sports

DTC Sports

Officials Tennis Australia’s chief of officials, Wayne Spencer delivered Level 1 Referee courses in Darwin and Alice Springs during April. Tennis NT conducted Court Supervisor courses in Katherine, Darwin and Gove throughout 2006. These courses were extremely valuable in building the base of officials across the Territory and we hope that more people will feel inclined to become involved as an official as we continually strive to improve the quality of our events. Kym Nixon continued in the role of Chair of the Officials Committee, providing outstanding support coordinating a dedicated group of volunteer officials for a range of Northern Territory events. Sean Barrett Marketing & Events Manager 2006 Annual Report

NNIS T–GENERALMAN AGE R’SRE PORT TENNISTENT –NSTATEMENT BY THE BOARD NOTE:

REFER PAGES 10-17 OF “ASSOCIATIONS REGULATIONS” Amend all documents in Annual Report Notify Sue Lee TENNIS NT INC. trading as Tennis NT

In the opinion of the Board: 1.

(a)

The Income & Expenditure Account is drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the deficit of the Association for the period ended 31 December 2006, and

(b)

The Balance Sheet is drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the financial state of affairs of the Association as at that date in accordance with the accounting standards and the basis of accounting outlined in Note 1 to the accounts.

At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe the Association will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

(a)

The Association has kept accounting records that correctly record and explain the transactions and financial position of the Association.

(b)

The Association has kept its accounting records such that a true and fair account of the Association’s financial status can be prepared at any time.

(c)

The Association has kept its accounting records such that it is possible for them to be audited in accordance with the Northern Territory of Australia Associations Act.

(d)

The accounts have been properly prepared by a competent person.

President

Public Officer

Dated this 2006 Annual Report

6th

day of

February

2007 30

TENNISNT–GENERALMANAGER’SREPORT SUE LEE & ASSOCIATES CERTIFIED PRACTISING ACCOUNTANTS PO Box 475 Mudgeeraba QLD 4213 Darwin: Tel: (08) 8985 2294 Fax: (08) 8985 3548 Mudgeeraba: Tel: (07) 5530 6779 Fax: (07) 5530 7571 Mob: 0418 897 757 Email: suelee@bigpond.net.au

ABN: 87 343 921 485 Registered Office: 117 Dick Ward Drive Coconut Grove NT 0820

January 7, 2007

The President Tennis NT Incorporated Unit 1 90 Ross Smith Avenue FANNIE BAY NT 0820 Re: 2006 Audit

Attached are three copies of your 2006 audited financial statements. A signed original must be lodged with the Office of Business Affairs within 28 days of your AGM. No errors or omissions were discovered during the course of the audit. Please investigate several old and one stale cheque in your December bank reconciliation. I have reversed the stale cheque as at 01/01/07 however you may wish to do a journal entry to take the reversal out of the Account cheque was originally drawn against and put it in an income account called “Stale Cheques Written Off). If the write-off occurs in the same year it was drawn then you do not need to make any adjustments as it will reverse out of the account it was written too. Also you need to follow up outstanding sponsorships especially the $2,000 naming rights. Minor adjustments were required to GST Collected. If you have any queries regarding the presentation or content of this report please contact me.

Sincerely

SUSANNE LEE, CPA

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TETENNIS NNISNT–G ENE ALMANAGER’SHEET SREPORT NT –RBALANCE TENNIS NT INC. trading as Tennis NT BALANCE SHEET as at 31 DECEMBER 2006 NOTES

2006

2005

10,028.72

3,369.90

36,071.54 100,000.00

2,870.88 100,000.00

1,122.19 400,000.00

987.40 400,000.00

547,222.45

507,228.18

Facility Loan: Accrued Interest Darwin Tennis Association

0.00 0.00

70.06 1,300.00

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

0.00

1,370.06

547,222.45

508,598.24

0.00

3,222.00

53,000.00

40,581.00

50,000.00 3,500.00 6,154.55

50,000.00 3,500.00 0.00

4,779.80

25,542.31

911.70

354.53

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

118,346.05

123,199.84

NET ASSETS

428,876.40

385,398.40

EQUITY Cash Balance at Beginning of Year Current Year Deficit / Profit

385,398.40 43,478.00

448,006.43 - 62,608.03

$428,876.40

$385,398.40

CURRENT ASSETS Accounts Receivable Cash at Bank: ANZ Business Account ANZ Cash Management Account Investments: Accrued Interest Australian Central Credit Union

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS NON-CURRENT ASSETS

TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable Deferred Grants: NT Government Provisional: Feasibility Study – NT Tennis Centre Painting – Lease Agreement TCA-NT Scholarship Fund Staff Accruals: Long Service leave Tax: GST collected from Sales

TOTAL EQUITY

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TENNIS TENNINT SNT––INCOME GENERALM& ANEXPENDITURE AGER’SREPORT

TENNIS NT INC. trading as Tennis NT STATEMENT OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE as at 31 DECEMBER 2006 INCOME TENNIS AUSTRALIA Administration Support Community Tennis Distribution of Profit Indigenous Tennis Program ITF Tournaments Participation Player Development TOTAL TENNIS AUSTRALIA NT GOVERNMENT Managing the Business Building the Capacity Developing the Community Improving the Facility Planning the Pathway Indigenous Sport Program Northern Territory Institute of Sport Special Grants TOTAL NT GOVERNMENT

NOTES

6 7

ADMINISTRATION Investment & Bank Interest Miscellaneous TOTAL ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY TENNIS Insurance Membership (Affiliation) Fees Tennis in Schools TOTAL COMMUNITY TENNIS

9 10

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Coach Education NTIS Squad State Squad Up2U Squad Project 12s Travel Contributions TOTAL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT MARKETING & EVENTS Events Calendar Intra-Territory Travel Subsidy July Junior Circuit Merchandise NT League NT Open Championships Officials 2006 Annual Report

10 11 10

2006 $

2005 $

149,999.98 4,863.50 0.00 9,000.00 35,000.00 0.00 21,375.00 220,238.48

174,999.98 3,719.10 20,855.00 9,000.00 10,866.16 67,039.05 15,500.00 301,979.29

67,540.00 3,500.00 10,500.00 3,000.00 14,731.00 3,000.00 20,360.00 3,000.00 125,631.00

62,349.19 3,050.00 10,320.00 3,050.00 11,886.36 3,000.00 15,000.00 0.00 108,655.55

26,479.11 329.43 26,808.54

25,193.53 145.24 25,338.77

9,595.00 14,368.03 0.00 23,963.03

8,375.05 11,654.56 4,228.65 24,258.26

10,103.67 13,501.58 7,603.22 750.00 1,739.15 11,683.39 45,381.01

5,090.00 25,958.46 9,421.43 800.00 2,881.82 12,509.96 56,661.67

2,000.00 0.00 26,374.32 0.00 0.00 8,625.72 440.00

2,000.00 3,000.00 10,067.26 190.91 2,000.00 7,375.45 440.00 33

TENNIS NT––G ENERALMAN AGER’SREPORT TENNIS NT INCOME & EXPENDITURE Presentation Dinner Sponsorship (excluding events) TOTAL MARKETING & EVENTS

4,109.09 4,318.18 45,867.31

4,354.54 4,741.10 34,169.26

487,889.37

$551,062.80

2006 $

2005 $

-4,812.51 600.00 579.09 0.00 166,650.15 15,510.85 5,692.31 184,219.89

25,542.31 276.06 0.00 90.00 203,577.01 18,322.01 3,384.62 251,192.01

1,280.27 277.67 1,208.65 5,179.51 653.06 683.51 33,691.46 2,646.32 11,141.68 2,347.57 59,109.70

1,312.55 688.91 2,046.53 9,271.38 843.93 1,379.15 40,281.80 5,144.70 12,405.13 1,678.36 75,052.44

2,214.36 4,135.87 8,350.02 0.00 18,980.00 43.64 0.00 33,723.89

50,531.82 6,601.27 13,467.19 361.38 32,090.00 8,725.47 1,221.16 112,998.29

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Coach Education Coach Expenses Equipment Player Expenses Player Travel Subsidies Miscellaneous TOTAL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

6,448.96 24,810.29 1,120.91 32,510.07 27,624.20 237.39 92,751.82

4,194.07 36,781.03 2,183.04 37,864.07 30,721.01 391.53 112,134.75

MARKETING & EVENTS Annual Industry Workshop Events Calendar July Junior Circuit Marketing NT League NT Open Championships

1,762.00 20.00 51,060.40 212.79 0.00 12,029.57

4,914.04 1,616.00 16,493.43 508.44 867.98 12,206.06

TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE

NOTES

STAFF Long Service Leave Professional Development Recruitment Remuneration Contingencies Salaries Superannuation Termination Pay TOTAL STAFF

ADMINISTRATION Annual General Meeting Bank Charges Equipment Information Technology Petty Cash Postage Premises Printing & Stationery Telephone Travel TOTAL ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY TENNIS Facility Development Indigenous Tennis Program Insurance Membership Regional Development Program Tennis in Schools Travel TOTAL COMMUNITY TENNIS

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TENNIS NT INCOME &MEXPENDITURE TEN NIS–NT –GENERAL ANAGER’SREPORT

Officials Presentation Dinner Senior Points Circuit Tennis Over Australia Travel Subsidies Travel - MEM TOTAL MARKETING & EVENTS

1,247.76 6,015.91 474.55 0.00 0.00 1,783.09 74,606.07

2,819.25 5,919.58 5,468.19 2,069.09 7,309.72 2,101.56 62,293.34

444,411.37

$613,670.83

43,478.00

- $62,608.03

OTHER INCOME Australian Open Tickets TOTAL OTHER INCOME

0.00 0.00

2,598.18 2,598.18

OTHER EXPENSES Australian Open Tickets TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES

0.00 0.00

2,598.18 2,598.18

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TOTAL EXPENDITURE

OPERATING PROFIT

2006

NET PROFIT/(LOSS)

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43,478.00

2005

- $62,608.03

TE NNISNT–NT GEN ALMANAGER’S REPORT TENNIS –ER FINANCIAL NOTES TENNIS NT INC. trading as Tennis NT NOTES TO, AND FORMING PART OF, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS as at 31 DECEMBER 2006 NOTE 1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Accounting These special purpose financial statements have been prepared for distribution to the members and to satisfy the requirements of the Associations Act. The accounting policies used in the preparation of the statements are described below: (a)

The accounts have been prepared on an accrual basis.

(b)

The requirements of Australian Accounting Standards promulgated by the accounting profession do not have mandatory applicability to Tennis NT in relation to the year ended 31 December 2006 because the entity is not a “reporting entity” as defined therein.

Income Tax Under Section 23(e) of the Income Tax Assessment Act the Association is exempt from Income Tax. NOTE 2. INVESTMENTS Tennis NT’s two investments funds have been set aside as ‘Reserves’ for the purpose of risk management and to invest in tennis facilities.

Australian Central Credit Union Optimum Yield Investment 6307 7055 Optimum Yield Investment 6303 9744 TOTAL INVESTMENTS

2006 $

2005 $

300,000.00 100,000.00

$400,000.00

NOTE 3. DEFERRED GRANTS Tennis NT operates on a January to December financial year whereas the NT Government and Tennis Australia from July to June. As such there are occasions when programs and subsequently program funding transgress. NOTE 4.

PROVISIONAL

Funds are committed to conduct a feasibility study to enhance negotiations with the NT Government for funding the proposed Tennis Centre. These funds are currently held in reserves. A requirement of the Lease Agreement for Tennis NT’s current premises is that they be painted. 2006 Annual Report

TE NNISNT–NT GEN–ER ALMANAGER’SNOTES REPORT TENNIS FINANCIAL NOTE 5. TCA-NT Upon instruction from TCA-NT when it disbanded in 2006, this money is held in trust as a scholarship fund, specifically for coach education and development. NOTE 6.

DISTRIBUTION OF PROFIT

This source of income ceased due to changes in Tennis Australia’s financial support of Member Associations. NOTE 7.

ITF TOURNAMENTS

Tennis Australia paid money directly to Tennis NT as Tennis NT assumed responsibility of player per diems. This is reflected in both income and expenditure. NOTE 8.

SPECIAL GRANTS & FACILITY DEVELOPMENT

A NT Government Sport and Recreation Special Grant was received by Tennis Borroloola for Facility Development. Tennis NT acted as a sponsor for this grant in respect to the structural organisation of Tennis Borroloola. NOTE 9.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Alice Springs Tennis Association Inc Darwin Tennis Association Inc DTC Sports – Coconut Grove DTC Sports – Palmerston DTC Sports - Sanderson Gove Peninsula Tennis Club Groote Eylandt Tennis Club Katherine Tennis Club Tennis Borroloola Tennis Coaches Australia – NT Division Tennis Seniors – NT Division Tennis NT – Direct Member TOTAL MEMBERSHIP FEES

NOTE 10.

2006 $ 4,570.00 1,585.00 2,770.00 415.00 0.00 1,825.00 0.00 2,110.00 319.81 100.00 100.00 573.22

2005 $ 3,470.00 1,280.00 2,690.00 310.00 120.00 1,780.00 -10.00 1,200.00 500.00 50.00 50.00 214.56

$14,368.03

$11,654.56

PROGRAMS

A meeting was held July 10th 2005 with all members and stakeholders to review Tennis NT’s future, given the state of significant funding cuts. It was agreed to discontinue the following programs: Tennis in Schools, Intra-Territory Travel Subsidy, NT League and Tennis Over Australia. NOTE 11.

JULY JUNIOR CIRCUIT

Sponsorship from Power & Water was $10,000.00 for the July Junior Circuit. Other sponsorship totaled $4,000.00 This accounts for the significant increase in income. NOTE 12.

SENIOR POINTS CIRCUIT

Prizemoney was not allocated to the Senior Points Circuit in 2006. 2006 Annual Report

TETENNIS NNISNT–NT GEN–ER ALMANAGER’SNOTES REPORT FINANCIAL

NOTE 13. LONG SERVICE LEAVE Adjustment to the 2005 balance sheet liability. NOTE 14. OPERATING PROFIT Whilst there were decreases from Tennis Australia Grants in 2006, there were income increases from the NT Government and Marketing and Events (largely through sponsorship). There was a slight decrease in staffing costs due to resignations and a notable decrease in Community Tennis (explained in Note 10). The overall profit will support the development and management of tennis in a rapidly changing environment.

2006 Income

Marketing & Events 9% Player Development 9% Community Tennis 5%

Tennis Australia 46%

Administration 5%

NT Government 26%

2006 Expenditure

Marketing & Events 17%

Staff 41% Player Development 21%

Community Tennis 8%

2006 Annual Report

Administration 13%

TENNISNT–GENERALMANAGER’SREPORT

2006 Annual Report