South West Sydney Academy of Sport
16 August 2024 Event Program
Corporate GolfDay SouthWest Sydney Academy ofSport
Friday 15 November 2024
Campbelltown Golf Club, Glen Alpine
7:00am Breakfast
8:15am Shotgun Start
Four-Ball Ambrose
TEAM ENTRY: $550 per team
INCLUDES:
Motorised Golf Cart Breakfast, and a Corporate Networking Luncheon
Individual Entry, Event Partnership and Hole
Sponsorship Opportunities also Available
Bread Rolls & Butter
ENTRÉE - served alternately
Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni with tomato and Olive sauce
Lamb Meatballs with tzatziki and pita bread
MAIN - served alternately
Braised Beef Short Rib with polenta and ratatouille
Chicken saltimbocca, prosciutto, sage and mushroom cream sauce, smashed potatoes
DESSERT - served alternately
Disaronno Poached Pear & Almond Milk Pannacotta with amaretti Biscuit
Butterscotch Cheesecake
Freshly brewed coffee and tea
ENTERTAINMENT
Tonight's entertainment features
Thomas Hassall Anglican College
Senior Stage Band and Feature
Piece Musicians
Event Partners
ORDER OF EVENTS
6:30pm Welcome and Housekeeping: Ms. Sarah Ryan, OAM
Welcome to Country: Aunty Joyce Mate and Isabella Stephens
Official Welcome: Event Host Team Gerry Knights, CEO South West
Sydney Academy of Sport and Deniel Vermeulen Wests Future Stars Athlete
6:40pm Entree Served
7:05pm The presentation of the 2024 Sports Program, Coaches Awards
Presented by: The Hon. Stephen Kamper MP, NSW Minister for Sport
7:20pm The QUBE Coach Recognition Awards
Presented by: The Hon. Stephen Kamper MP and Wollondilly Councillor and Academy Director Cr. Blair Briggs.
7:45pm Dinner Served
Break, Entertainment provided by Thomas Hassall Anglican College Stage Band
8:00pm Olympic Panel - Australian Judo Paris 2024 Olympian Josh Katz and Coach Nathan Katz, and Panellist Sarah Ryan, OAM.
8:25pm Volunteer of the Year Awards
Presented by Josh and Nathan Katz, and Academy Deputy Chairperson Michelle Caruso.
8:40pm Western Sydney University Award for Academic Excellence
Presented by: Academy Director, Prof. Sarah Lewis, Western Sydney University Dean of the School of Health Sciences, and Amanda Rymer, Western Sydney University Associate Director, Engagement and Partnerships
8:45pm Desert Served
8:50pm Raffle Tickets Sales End and Silent Auction Bids Close
9:00pm Keynote Speaker - Simon Williams, Motivation and Performance Partners, former Australian International Cricketer, and special guests.
Award Partners
ORDER OF EVENTS
9:35pm Raffle Drawn and Silent Auction Winners Announced
9:40pm UAA Indigenous Athlete of the Year Award
Presented by Brendan Wold, UAA Group Business Development Manager
9:50pm South 32 Athlete with Disability of the Year & South 32 Athlete of the Year
Presented by The Hon. Angus Taylor MP, Federal Member for Hume Alongside SWSAS Chairperson Peter Campbell
10:00pm Catholic Club South West Sydney Academy of Sport
Chairperson Award Nominees and Winner
Announced by Chairperson Peter Campbell of SWSAS, and honoured guests
10:20pm Close of Event
OUR HONOURED GUESTS
GUEST SPEAKER
NSW Minister for Sport
The Hon. Stephen Kamper MP
ATTENDEES
Federal Member for Hume
The Hon. Angus Taylor MP
Federal Member for Werriwa
Ms. Anne Stanley MP
State Member for Camden
Ms. Sally Quinnell, MP
State Member for Leppington
Mr. Nathan Hagarty MP
State Member for Wollondilly
Ms. Judith Hannan MP
Event Partners
The Council of Camden
Mayor Cr. Ashleigh Cagney
Campbelltown Council
Mayor Dr. George Greiss
Clr Masud Khalil
Clr Riley Munro
Liverpool City Council
Cllr Peter Harle
Cllr Karress Rhodes
Wollondilly Shire Council
Clr Blair Briggs
Clr Suzy Brandstater
OUR HONOURED GUESTS
Acupuncture Works
Mr. Trent Knights, Principal
Ms. Carolyn Knights, Partner
Aceit
Ms. Tracy Batten
Ms. Dawn Gregory
Basketball NSW
Mr. Jarrod Moore
Belgravia Leisure
Mr. Byron Gulpers
Bounce Back Physiotherapy
Ms. Lisa Cornell
Mr. Cameron Champion
Eaglevale High School
Mr. Anthony Murphy
FCA360 Australia
Rev. Jim Dayhew
Mr. David Hartley
Fit Clinic
Mr. Aaron King, Founder
Illawarra Academy of Sport
Mr. Salv Carmusciano
Kelly + Partners
Ms. Georgia Cavenagh-Mainwaring
Ms. Tanikha Cooper
Kids of Macarthur Foundation
Ms. Kenzie Hancock
Luke Fuda Films & Photography
Moira Vella
Macarthur BMX
Ms. Danielle Lane
Macarthur Triathlon Club
Mr. Thomas Williams
MAPP Life
Mr. Simon Williams
Phoenix Athletic Performance
Mr. Deven
Scoopanova
Ms. Linda Gregory
Sharp EIT Solutions
Mr. Joe Scibilia
SIMEC Tahmoor Coking Coal
Ms. Amanda Bateman
Mr. James Bateman
Ms. Jennifer Meeuwissen
Mr. Peter Vale
South West Voice
Mr. Eric Kontos
South32 Illawarra Metallurgical Coal
Mr. Antony Leone
Ms. Vanessa May
South West Mounties Magic
Ms. Rebecca Wakefield
Ms. Melissa King
The District Reporter
Ms. Lee Abrahams
The Macarthur Credit Union
Mr. David Cadden
Thomas Hassall Anglican College
Mr. Sonny Makko
Trophymart
Mr. John Keats
Ms. Corinna McNally
Underwriting Agencies Australia
Mr. Brendan Wold
Ms. Melissa Jowziak
Event Partners
OUR HONOURED GUESTS
Western Sydney Academy of Sport
Mr. Martin Bullock
Western Sydney University
Dr. Peter Clothier
Ms. Amanda Rymer
Ms. Amie Tabone
Ms. Victoria Egerdie
Wests Group Macarthur
Mr. Paul Lake
Mr. John Lynch
Mr. Tony Norton
VIP Guests
Josh Katz, Olympian
Nathan Katz
Sarah Ryan, Olympian
Sharni Smales, Olympian
Mel Smales
Academy Board of Management
Mr. Peter Campbell - Chairperson
Ms. Michelle Caruso - Deputy Chairperson
Clr. Blair Briggs
Mayor Ashleigh Cagney
Ms. Amanda Coles
Clr. Joshua Cotter
Prof. Sarah Lewis
Ms. Denise McGrath
Cllr. Karress Rhodes
APOLOGIES
Dr. Mike Freelander MP, Federal Member for Macarthur
Ms. Dai Le, Federal Member for Fowler
Ms. Tanya Davies MP, State Member for Badgerys Creek
Mr. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, State Member for Macquarie Fields
Ms. Charisma Kaliyana MP, State Member for Liverpool
Ms. Tina Ayyad MP, State Member for Holsworthy
Mayor Ned Mannoun, Liverpool City Council
Mayor Matt Gould, Wollondilly Shire Council
Mr. Mark Hull, 3D Institute
Mr. Gino Arcella, Aceit
Mr. David McDonald, Campbelltown Catholic Club
Mr. Michael Lavarato, Campbelltown Catholic Club
Ms. Rebecca Riant, ClubsNSW
Mr. David Baracosa, Condor Performance
Mr. Joe Tertzakian, Illawarra Hawks
Ms. Van Nguyen, Movement Essentials
Ms. Karen Jones, NSW Office of Sport
Mr. Kevin Thompson, NSW Institute of Sport
Mr. David Trodden, NSW Rugby League
Mr. Matt Redman, RBI Australia
Ms. Maria Nordstrom, Basketball NSW
Mr. Stuart Clark, Softball NSW
Mr. Baz Wedmaier, Volleyball NSW
Prof. Gregory Kolt, Western Sydney University
Award Partners
SPORT PROGRAM COACHES AWARD
The Sport Program Coaches Awards are awarded to an athlete within each of the Academy's sport programs.
These awards are presented with the following categories; Best Performing Athlete, Most Valuable, Most Improved, Best Defensive, Merit Award, Next Gen Star, Culture and Commitment and using criteria such as; Attendance, Commitment to Training, Commitment to Education, Commitment to Strength and Conditioning, Promotion of Self and Academy, Future Potential or Ability to improve and grow, and overall Attitude towards the Sport Program to determine the recipient of each award.
The selection of these awards are determined by the head coach within each program.
In squads over fifteen athletes that contain mixed-gender athletes, coaches are asked to nominate two athletes to receive an award. Tonight, we recognise those athletes awarded the 2023-2024 Sport Program Coaches Award.
The awardees will be recognised both on stage, and via the Academy Social Media channels throughout the evening.
A full wrap up of the Sport Awards presented this evening will feature in the next Academy e-News, due out mid-September 2024.
QUBE COACH RECOGNITION AWARD
The QUBE Coach Recognition Awards, recognizing our coach and support staffs unparalleled level of service to the development of Youth, Sport and Excellence within our community, and the commitment and influence to coaching athletes of the Academy.
Tonight we also recognise coach and support staff who achieved the following years of service throughout 2023/24.
Three Year - Bronze Award
Nathanael Stewart - Hockey
Michelle Lewthwaite - Hockey
Francis Ah-Kin - Volleyball
Five Year - Silver Award
Marsheal Walker - Softball
Seven Year - Gold Award
Cara Wilde - BMX
Scott Martyn - Golf
Lisa Filby - Netball
Shane Milligan - Softball
Guy Creber - Wests Future Stars
Award Partners
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Introduced in 2023, the Volunteer of the Year award category is presented in three key volunteer areas; being Support Staff Member of the Year, Young (21&U) Coach of the Year, and Coach of the Year.
These awards recognise our volunteers outstanding high level of leadership and service not just within their respective sport programs, but with coach and support staff peers, and Academy administration and directors.
Including athlete support, coaching staff guidance and mentoring, along with respect, commitment and communication with the Academy, during the program year.
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
The Western Sydney University Academic Excellence Award is presented to one outstanding athlete each year.
This award recognises the athlete's achievements to maintaining a high standard of excellence throughout their sport program, including attendance and participation in training, sports education, strength and conditioning programs and commitment to personal development.
Up to five (5) finalists are recognised, with the overall winner presented with the Academic Excellence Award, along with a $1000 grant from Western Sydney University.
UAA INDIGENOUS PERSON OF THE YEAR
The UAA Indigenous Person of the Year award is presented to an Indigenous Athlete from within the Academy's sport programs, including the UAA Indigenous Athlete Program.
This award recognises the Academy's Indigenous athlete who best meets the criteria of the Chairperson Award, including;
Commitment to the Academy
Communication and Relational Development
Demonstrated Leadership
Individual Skill Development
Community and Cultural Citizenship
Event Partners
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
The 'South 32 Illawarra Metallurgical Coal', South West Sydney Academy of Sport, Athlete of the Year Award was established in 2008 and is presented annually.
Between 2008 until 2022, the Athlete of the Year award was awarded alongside the Chairperson Award, in recognition of the athletes outstanding achievements.
In 2023 the Athlete of the Year award criteria changed slightly, recognising the South32 Illawarra Metallurgical Coal, Athlete of the Year with their own acknowledgement, and also recognising the Academy's Athlete with Disability (AWD) Athlete of the Year.
The South32 Illawarra Metallurgical Coal, Athlete with a Disability (AWD) Athlete of the Year Award is awarded to the highest achieving AWD athlete from across all of the Academy's sport programs, and is based on athletic performance and or podium success.
The South32 Illawarra Metallurgical Coal, Athlete of the Year and is awarded to a high achieving athlete, based on athletic performance and or podium success.
Up to five (5) finalists are selected based on information provided in the Sport Program Coaches Award Nominations, as well as any additional information on an athlete's performance available to the Academy within the program year.
Each Finalist will be presented with an Athlete Achievement Award recognising their achievement.
The criteria to be considered for this award includes;
Podium success at an International or National event.
Highest level of sporting achievement and success within the squad, or potential to achieve National selection.
Athletic ability and progression shown within the Academy program in line with program framework and SSO targets.
Demonstrated high level of attendance.
Demonstrated high level of Academy representation including branding, values and meeting program commitments.
Helping Make Dreams Come True
We are proud to support the South West Sydney Academy of Sport.
Since 2013, South32 Illawarra Metallurgical Coal has been supporting rising stars across all Academy sports.
Together we are making a difference to the lives of children and young people in our community.
CHAIRPERSON AWARD
The 'Campbelltown Catholic Club' South West Sydney Academy of Sport, Chairperson Award, was established in 1998 and is presented annually to an outstanding Athlete in recognition of the virtues of the Academy.
This award is designed to recognise the athlete who most embodies the characteristics and development aims of the Academy. The identified athlete will be selected from across all Academy sport programs. The Campbelltown Catholic Club, South West Sydney Academy of Sport Chairperson Award is the most prestigious award an Academy Athlete may receive during their time at the Academy, and even to be nominated for this award places them in the Top 4% of Athletes within the Academy.
The criterion for consideration includes:
Commitment to the Academy
Degree to which the athlete has embraced the Academy and its core values
Communication and Relational Development
Relationship with peers and staff, effectively communicates
Demonstrated Leadership
Positive example through words and actions, assists others achieve their goals
Individual Skill Development
Active role in developing all facets of sporting performance
Community Citizenship
Level of respect and responsibility in training, interaction with coaches, umpires and peers
Previous Winners include:
1998 ~ Patrick Donachie
1999 ~ James Darby & Nicole Boyles
2000 ~ Nathan Cain & Tenille Peronis
2001 ~ Jeff Hunt & Melanie Browne
2002 ~ Sam Pearson & Jamie Blewitt
2003 ~ Tate Elliott
2004 ~ Josh White
2005 ~ Danielle Hemingway
2006 ~ Kirsty May
2007 ~ Kellie White
2008 ~ Emily Chalker (Smith)
2009 ~ Kayne Kajan
2010 ~ Julia McCann
2011 ~ Brooke Lawrence
2012 ~ Mason Rossi
2013 ~ Kara Styles
2014 ~ Ben Clapham
2015 ~ Jessica Cronje
2016 ~ Jessica Cronje & Blake Jackson
2017 ~ Harrison Pudner
2018 ~ Nakeisha Brimble
2019 ~ Rory Southwell
2020 ~ Not Awarded
2021 ~ Thomas Noakes
2022 ~ Ryan Carter & Thomas Noakes
2023 ~ Max Brown-Tjakuapi
The greater majority of these athletes have gone on to represent Australia Nationally, or Internationally.
Olympic Panel: Josh and Nathan Katz
Joshua Katz is an Australian Olympic Judo athlete, who competes in the 60kg class.
Josh has won 11 Oceania titles and 12 Australian titles as of February 2024.
He also won the 2022 Commonwealth Games Bronze Medal, and the 2023 Pan American-Oceania Judo Championships silver medal, and has competed at two Olympic Games, Rio 2016, and most recently Paris 2024, after recovering from an ACL injury.
Nathan is himself no stranger to competing, having represented Australia at Tokyo 2020 in the 66kg class.
Nathan won the 2022 Commonwealth Games Bronze Medal, equalling brother Josh's achievements in Birmingham. Not bad when you consider that Nathan is also Josh's coach.
Simon Williams is the founder of MAPP - a world-leading mindset organisation focused on motivation & performance.
As a former professional athlete and a member of the AIS, NSWIS and Australian Cricket Academy for over a decade, Simon performed alongside and against the best athletes on the planet!
These experiences, along with real-world experience & education, forged a twenty-year commitment to human potential and performance, mindset and coaching.
Simon combines human connection with research and certified strategies to provide life-changing mindset and performance outcomes.
Keynote Speaker: Simon Williams Event
Partners
RAFFLE PRIZE DRAW
PRIZES
MAPP Readiness/SWSAS Snow Camp - 1 x Athlete Pass
Sharp 32" FHD Android TV - donated by Sharp EIT Solutions
FitClinic Gym Pass and Program Membership - donated by Fit Clinic
Bounce Back Athlete Development Pathway Membership (x 2) - donated by Bounce Back Physiotherapy
6 Month Facility Pass - Michael Clarke Recreation Centre - donated by Liverpool City Council
6 Month Facility Pass - Whitlam Leisure Centre - donated by Liverpool City Council
6 Month Gym Membership - Bluefit Camden - donated by Camden Council
3 Month Aquatic Family Pass - Belgravia Wollondilly - donated by Belgravia
Black Pearl Earrings set in Silver - donated by Kids of Macarthur Foundation
Family Board Games Hamper - donated by Kids of Macarthur Foundation
Family Sports Games Hamper - donated by Kids of Macarthur Foundation
The Cube - 2 x Show tickets and pre-Show dinner at Kyubi - donated by
Campbelltown Catholic Club
Cafe Del Mar $200 Voucher - donated by Cafe Del Mar
Illawarra Hawks Luca Yates Signed Jersey - donated by the Illawarra Hawks
Aceit Active $150 Voucher - donated by Aceit
Rolled Rose Gold Bracelet - donated by Kids of Macarthur Foundation
Athlete Recovery Pack, incl Foam Roller, Spikey Ball and 4 x 30min recovery boots session - donated by Bounce Back Physiotherapy
Acupuncture Works 75min Session - donated by Acupuncture Works
Rebel Sports Pack - donated by Rebel Sport Liverpool
Gucci Colonge Hamper - donated by Kids of Macarthur Foundation
10kg Cadbury Chocolate - donated by Peter Campbell
Performance Coaching Book Pack - donated by 3D Institute
$100 Choice Gift Card - donated by Michelle Caruso
Academy Manager's Pack - donated by Victor Sports / SWSAS
Academy Coaches Pack - donated by Victor Sports / SWSAS
$50 Teen Gift Card - donated by Michelle Caruso
Barbie Dance Prize Pack - donated by Amanda Coles
Award Partners
Raffle Tickets will be available for purchase throughout the evening:
$5 each
3 tickets for $10
8 tickets for $20 25 tickets for $50
All proceeds go towards the Academy's 2025 Athlete Support Programs
Tickets will be drawn in random order. The first ticket drawn will win the major prize.
All remaining tickets will be noted and can claim a prize in order by visiting the raffle table until all prizes have been claimed.
SILENT AUCTION
NSW Blues 2024 Game 2 Signed State of Origin Jersey - Donated by NSWRL
NSW Women’s 2024 Game 3 Signed State of Origin Jersey - Donated by NSWRL
GWS Giants 2024 Signed AFL Guernsey - Donated by GWS Giants
Chairpersons Cellar Vintage Wine Package - Donated by Peter Campbell
Club Menangle Table of 10 Dinner - Donated by Club Menangle
Campbelltown Golf Club Round of 4 - Donated by Campbelltown Golf Club
Lakeside Golf Club Round of 4 - Donated by West Groups Macarthur
Paris 2024 Olympians Signed Replica Shirt
NSW Blues 2023 Game 2 Signed State of Origin Jersey - Donated by NSWRL
Canterbury Bulldogs 2024 Signed NRL Jersey - Donated by Canterbury Bulldogs
The Dolphins 2024 Signed NRL Jersey - Donated by The Dolphins NRL
Penrith Panthers 2024 Signed NRL Jersey - Donated by Penrith Panthers
St George 2024 Signed NRL Jersey - Donated by St George Dragons
Sydney Roosters 2024 Signed NRL Jersey - Donated by Sydney Roosters
West Tigers 2024 Signed NRL Jersey - Donated by the West Tigers
West Tigers 2024 Signed NRLW Jersey - Donated by the West Tigers
Macarthur Bulls FC Signed Jersey - Donated by Macarthur Bulls
NSW Waratahs 2024 Signed RU Jersey - Donated by NSWRU
NSW Waratahs 2023 Signed RU Jersey - Donated by NSWRU
Please note that some items carry reserve prices on them. This will be displayed on the item bidding sheet. The South West Sydney Academy of Sport reserves the right to withdraw items from the auction should the reserve price not be met.
Event Partners
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