Table of Contents

The Organisation

Queensland Canoeing Incorporated formally began as a result of many paddlers wishing to represent their own state in competitions. It grew from an active, largely recreational base and the ‘Queensland Canoe Club’ that existed in the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s receiving incorporation in 1964.

Vision

Queensland Canoeing wishes to ensure Canoeing and Kayaking is recognised by the wider community as a competitive and recreational activity suitable to all.

Mission Statement

Queensland Canoeing is the state body responsible for the management, coordination, development and promotion of canoeing and kayaking clubs and the Queensland Board of Canoe Education registered instructors.

Objects of the AssociationThe Association is the peak body for the administration of Canoeing in Queensland. The objects for which

the Association is established and maintained are to:

(a) Promote and develop competitive and recreational Canoeing;

i. Unite the recognised canoe organisations of Queensland by encouraging them to become

members of the Association;

ii. Issue rules and regulations to be followed in state competitions;

iii. Arrange for state championships and the selection of state teams and training squads;

iv. Recognise Canoeing values and the implications on Canoeing in recreational and natural

resource planning and management;

v. Be a means of liaison between Affiliated Clubs and/or other external organisations;

vi. Represent and promote the interests of Members to Australian Canoeing and/or other

external organisations;

vii. Pursue high standards of safety, education and training in all aspects of Canoeing

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Organisation Structure

Australian Canoeing Incorporated

Slalom & Whitewater

QC CouncilExec Council (less Exec Officer)

1 Delegate each committee1 Delegate each Zone

QC Executive CouncilPresident (Peter Beatton)

Finance & Management (Vacant)Competition & Special Projects (Julian Smith)

Education & Promotions (Vacant)Executive Officer (Di Bensley)

Executive Officer (Full Time) Di Bensley

Recreation Standing Committee

Queensland Academy of Sport

ITC Canoeing

Community Development / State Coaching

Coordinator(Full Time)

Denise Cooper

Education Officer(Full Time)

John McDonald

Administration Officer

(Full Time)Rachel Thomas

Events Coordinator

Jennifer Sefton(resigned 21/02/03)

Queensland Board of Canoe Education

Canoe Polo Committee

Marathon Racing Committee

Sprint Racing Committee

Accredited Instructors

(Casual)

State Officiating Coordinator-

Marathon(Volunteer-Jonathan

Clark)

Officers

Executive Council

President Peter Beatton

Finance and Management Director Vacant

Education and Promotions Director Vacant

Competition and Special Projects Director Julian Smith

Executive Officer Di Bensley

Council Delegates

Board of Canoe Education Susan Bell

Canoe Polo Donald Leigh

Marathon Rowena Coghill

Recreation Peter Eickenloff

Sprint Geoff Britten

Slalom & Whtiewater Rod Hammel

Zone Delegates

Northern Zone Vacant

Central Zone Vacant

Southern Zone 1 Paul Gardner

Southern Zone 2 Vacant

Employees

Executive Officer Di Bensley

Education Officer John McDonald

Community Development Officer Denise Cooper

Events Coordinator Jenni Sefton (resigned 21/02/03)

Administration Officer Rachel Thomas

QAS Elite Canoeing Program

Program Coordinator (QAS Canoe Unit) Brian Hopley

Network Coaches Anna Wood

Jimmy Owens

Chris Kelly

Rob Milsom

Standing Committees

Canoe Polo Committee Position _____________________

Donald Leigh Chairperson (AC Delegate)

Maree Norris Secretary/Treasurer

Claire Lord Committee Member

Jamie Green Committee Member

Michail Kowal Committee Member

Rowan Holt Committee Member

Marathon Committee Position _____________________

Clive Shepherd Chairperson

Mark Sanderson Secretary/Treasurer

Rowena Coghill Committee Member

David Provan Committee Member

Ian Kelk Committee Member

QBCE Committee Position ___________________________

Susan Bell Chairperson (AC Delegate)

Margaret Miller Secretary/Treasurer

Ray Young Committee Member

Digby Rowland Committee Member

Rob Wigginton Committee Member

Sprint Committee Position ______________________

Geoff Britten Chairperson

Steven Page Secretary/Treasurer

Graeme Bower Committee Member

Larry Buckby Committee Member

Garry Davey Committee Member

Slalom and Wild Water Committee

Andrew Barkham Chairperson

Rod Hammell Secretary/Treasurer

Membership

Queensland Canoeing had 30 Affiliated Canoeing and Kayaking clubs registered for 2003, making approximately 1050 members for 2003 they were:

Barron River Canoe Club

Beaudesert Canoe Club

Brisbane Canoeing

Broken Paddle Canoe Club (Boonah)

Centenary Canoeing and Rowing Club

Currumbin Creek Canoe Club

Fitzroy Canoe Club

Gold Coast Kayak and Canoe Club

Greater Logan Canoe Club

Indooroopilly Canoe Club

Ipswich District Canoe Club

Karana District Kayak and Canoe Club

Kawana Waters Canoe Club

Lourdes Hill College Canoe Club

Mackay Canoe Club

Maryborough Canoe Club

Nerang River Canoe Club

Newport Waters Canoe Club

North West Canoe Club

Queensland Masters Kayak Club

Sandgate Canoe Club

Suncoast Seniors Rec Kayak Club

Sunshine Coast Canoe Club

Surfers Paradise Kayak and Canoe Club

Tinaroo Canoe Club

Townsville Canoe Club

University of Qld Canoe Club

Wallaby River Rats Canoe Club

West End Canoe Club

Wynnum Redlands Canoe Club

Life Members

1981 Sally Anne Gardner Indooroopilly Canoe Club – Service to the sport of canoeing in Qld

Gary Gardner OAM Indooroopilly Canoe Club– Service to the sport of canoeing in Qld

Julie Robertson Logan Canoe Club – Service to the sport of canoeing in Qld

1997 Keith Bromham Maryborough Canoe Club – Service to the sport of canoeing in Qld

1998 Gary Innes Wynnum Redlands CC - Service to canoe education and canoeing in general.

Burnie Dobe Tinaroo Canoe Club – Service to canoe education and canoeing in general.

1999 Digby Huffam Wynnum Redlands Canoe Club – Service to the sport of canoeing in Qld

2000 Lenore Solomon Ipswich District Canoe Club – Service to the sport of canoe polo in Qld

2001 Craig Humbley Frogs Hollow Canoe Club – Service to the sport of canoeing in Qld

Keith Hemmings Service to the sport of canoeing in Qld

Presidents Report 2003

The 2003-year has been one that has presented the organisation with many challenges and opportunities that have enabled us to grow.

Every great organisation has a team led by an exceptional person and we are fortunate to have Di Bensley, who as Executive Officer leads a dedicated team who work tirelessly to administer, promote, coach and educate paddlers throughout our very large state. Our staff has visited clubs to conduct Level 1 Flatwater Coaching Programs and attended meetings to ensure their needs are considered when committees and the Executive make decisions in Brisbane.

The ability of the Di Bensley to liaise with a variety of departments at different levels of government has again given us the ability to gain grants to develop the skills of coaches in regional areas. We were also successful to obtain a Brisbane City Council grant to redevelop our website, giving it a fresh look and opportunity to keep information updated.

Competition and CommitteesThe strength of our committees continues to grow. This year saw Queensland host the very successful Australian Marathon Canoe Championships at Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast for which we are truly thankful for the support of Delfin-Lend Lease who provided the venue and substantial support services for the event.

Canoe Polo organized and hosted the inaugural Oceania Canoe Polo Championships in October at the Sleeman Sports Centre and we are grateful for the support of an event that had over 400 competitors doing battle in the pool over three days of competition. The event brought together Canoe Polo players from all over Australian along with teams from New Zealand, Japan, and Singapore.

Sprint and Marathon committees ventured north for their State Titles held at Bucca Weir near Bundaberg in December and January. The venue provided by Bundaberg Rowing Club is a magnificent venue and their band of volunteers worked extremely hard during the sprints including keeping weed from floating onto the course. The heat and humidity certainly levelled out competition and took its toll on many paddlers.

Recreation canoeing provides opportunities for any person no matter how young or old to enjoy the tranquillity that water offers as a therapy. I have witnessed this enthusiastic group that have held several skills days, group trips, liaised and advised local councils and are in the midst of developing a Trips Booklet.

To everyone involved in the Committees and Events I thank you for your volunteered time and support for Canoeing and Kayaking in Queensland.

Our paddlers once again have shone through at various levels of competition with Queensland represented at National Level in both Australian Marathon and Sprint Teams. The most personal memorable piece of achievement by a Queensland team was that of David Proven and Erin O’Keeffe in winning the Avon Decent in Western Australia. They showed that as individuals and a team that were the strongest marathon pairing in Australia.

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GovernanceIn last years report I indicated that Queensland Canoeing was to change its current Constitution to bring it into alignment with the Australian Sports Commission and Australian Canoeing. This road to change has been met with many detours and hazards that required many extra meetings and several drafts being submitted to the Office of Fair Trading, who have been very thorough ensuring the document, would meet Queensland Government legislative requirements.

Once again the tireless work of Di Bensley and QC staff and assisted by a equally committed subcommittee will ensure the organization is ready to meet the challenges of change in the sporting administration world. The next phase is for Queensland Canoeing to develop a “Model Club Constitution” and assist clubs in their growth and development in an effort to service their local community.

Where to NowThere are many things that as an organization we are yet to achieve to the highest standard including, our image in the community, club development support/communication, higher event standards and our current office location. To achieve these and the many other items means that we need to be dedicated, pro-active, offer positive and constructive feedback in our approach.

At times we had to question the direction or decision that we were taking, but in all cases the basis for that was it was in the best interest of the paddlers, clubs and for the promotion of Canoeing in Queensland.

Peter BeattonQueensland Canoeing - President

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Marathon Standing Committee Report 2003

Queensland Sprint Race Committee 2003

Qld Board Of Canoe Education 2003

During 2003, a large amount of time was invested, particularly by the Education Officer, to establishing links with the Outdoor Recreation Education Centers and other providers of Outdoor opportunities. These along with the retail outlets were targeted to ensure that they were and are keen to promote the Australian Canoeing Award Scheme as Industry Best Practice. We now believe that this strategy has worked with an increased awareness of the Award Scheme and the benefits of such a scheme. Many of these organizations now hold Level 1 & 2 Instructor qualified staff on their books.

An attempt was also made to try and reduce the wastage of instructors previously registered in the Old Award Scheme and not seeing a benefit in transferring to the New System. A number of large Mail-outs have occurred in an attempt to capture the interest of the Out of Date Instructor and entice them to complete the transfer process. A key aspect of this process is to point out some of the virtues of the new award scheme. Aspects such as every instructor being able to conduct Basic Skills Courses and issue Basic Skills Certificates has attracted some back to the instructor arena.

The number of new Instructors being registered in 2003 is still a concern. However it has stabilized somewhat from the poor figures of last year. I believe that we need to accept that with the new award scheme comes greater enthuses on planning the canoeing activity and documenting such things as Risk Management Strategies etc. This seems to be an aspect of the Instructor qualification that many are slow to take on. Many are happy to attend an assessment but slow to submit a planning assignment required before the qualification can be bestowed.

During 2003 a number of courses and assessment were conducted around the state including Programs in Mackay, Townsville, Theodore, Moura and the gold & Sunshine Coast. Some programs resulted in some mutual support opportunities between clubs and local schools that was totally unexpected. This was not the intention of the program but we have now seen how they can effectively be linked and it is desirable that this trend be continued.

During 2003 the ground-work was also commenced to establishing a number of Third Party Agreements with organizations to deliver the Australian Canoeing Award Scheme on their behalf. This strategy is now starting to show an amount of success with a number of Government Recreation Centers and TAFEs approaching Queensland Canoeing with requests for this to occur.

We are also seeing an increasing number of Instructor Candidates coming from Registered Training Organizations such as TAFE studying Certificates III & IV in Outdoor Recreation but coming to Queensland Canoeing to bolster their qualification.

The major concerns that are facing the QBCE into 2004 iarethe introductory of the changes in the re write of the Outdoor Recreation Package that underpins the Australian Canoeing Award Scheme. The package will move from SRO 99 to SRO 03. It is not clear at this stage how much effect if any this will have on the current operation. Another area of concern is the lack of available and qualified Trainers and Assessors to allow the Award Scheme to be operated freely. 2003 has seen Board members Margaret Miller and Rob Wigginton taking an active role in weekend long assessments. This was not done because of an absence of others available to for fill the role but on those given weekends others were not available. This is partly due to the newness of the scheme and the requirement to be a qualified Work Place Trainer and Assessor having also attended the Australian Canoeing Assessor Module and Hold the Qualification you seek to issue yourself. People who meet

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this requirement are in short supply across the Outdoor Recreation community. It is here that we need to work do develop a strong Cadre of Assessors to reduce the shortfall in the numbers required to fill this role.

Education OfficerQueensland Canoeing Inc

Recreation Standing Committee Report 2003

Canoe Polo Standing Committee Report 2003

Slalom & Wild Water Standing Committee Report 2003

This year has seen further development in the sport of canoe slalom in Queensland, albeit not as quick as the slalom committee would have wished. Regular training has continued in Brisbane throughout the year and numbers have increased up to the limit of available equipment.

Queensland Slalom received development funding from the National Slalom Committee and it was decided that it should be spent on the construction of slalom gates to be used in competition. These gates should be finalised in the near future which will then allow the Committee to organise local competitions. They are also portable enough to be transported to other locations throughout Queensland should the need arise. It is hoped that as slalom continues to grow in the Brisbane area, then it will be taken up in other regions of Queensland.

During the last year the Slalom Committee undertook to send a questionnaire to every affiliated club in Queensland. This audit was to try and ascertain the level of interest and equipment available throughout the State. It was also designed to see what the slalom committee could do in the way of assistance in developing the sport. Unfortunately, very few questionnaires were actually returned and little information was provided or requested.

The highlight of the year was being able to field a team from Queensland at the National slalom championships in Victoria at the beginning of 2004. This was the first time for many years that anyone from Queensland has been to the Nationals. Successes were varied but generally the results were promising considering the small exposure to competition that the majority of the paddlers had. Many of the younger paddlers returned from this event keen to further their skills and attend the 2005 Nationals on the Olympic course in Sydney. On the subject of Olympics, the Queensland Slalom Committee would like to wish extend its best wishes to the Australian Slalom Team who will compete at Athens later this year. Although no Queenslanders are in the team at present, I know for a fact there are a few locals who are already thinking about Beijing in 2008.

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As Chair of the slalom committee I would also once again like to invite any club or individual who would like to develop an interest in slalom to contact me via the Queensland Canoeing office, where I would be only too happy to offer whatever assistance I can.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Queensland Canoeing staff for their assistance and advice in furthering the sport of slalom in the state.

Andrew Barkham – Chair, Queensland Canoeing Slalom Committee

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Queensland Sprint Team 2003

NAME   AGE CLUB

Andrew Hurley 14 Indooroopilly Canoe ClubBen Cooper 14 Indooroopilly Canoe ClubDaniel Hanson 14 Indooroopilly Canoe ClubDominic Gallagher 12 Indooroopilly Canoe ClubDylan Nagle 14 Indooroopilly Canoe ClubHarry Waller 12 Indooroopilly Canoe ClubJames Cornish 12 Indooroopilly Canoe ClubJames Lawrie 16 Gold Coast Kayak and Canoe ClubJoseph Bendeich 12 Indooroopilly Canoe ClubJoseph Walsh 14 Indooroopilly Canoe ClubJoshua O'Keeffe 16 Indooroopilly Canoe ClubKevin Crisp Vets Indooroopilly Canoe ClubKieran Fugle 16 Greater Logan Canoe ClubKristen Buckby 18 Lourdes Hill College Canoe ClubMatthew Arvier 14 Indooroopilly Canoe ClubNicole Constable 18 Currumbin Creek Canoe ClubPeter Markwell Open Sunshine Coast Canoe ClubTim Donkin 16 Indooroopilly Canoe Club

Australian Sprint Team 2003

NAME   AGE CLUB

Amanda Rankin Open Gold Coast Kayak and Canoe ClubDane Kennedy 18 Currumbin Creek Canoe ClubDavid Page 18 Currumbin Creek Canoe ClubGlen Pickering Open Gold Coast Kayak and Canoe ClubKatrin Keiseler Open Currumbin Creek Canoe ClubMartin Marinov Open Gold Coast Kayak and Canoe ClubPatrice Robertson 18 Gold Coast Kayak and Canoe ClubPaula Harvey Open Currumbin Creek Canoe Club

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Tom Britten 18 Wynnum Redlands Canoe Club

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Queensland Marathon Team 2003

NAME   AGE CLUB

Ali Schick 16 Lourdes Hill College Canoe ClubAndrew Appleton Open Greater Logan Canoe Club

Chris Sanderson 12 Greater Logan Canoe ClubDanni Saint 14 Lourdes Hill College Canoe ClubDavid Provan Open Indooroopilly Canoe ClubDelia West Open Sunshine Coast Canoe ClubDenis Kendell Vets Surfers Paradise Kayak and Canoe ClubDenise Drury Vets Wynnum Redlands Canoe ClubErin O'Keeffe Open Indooroopilly Canoe ClubErrol Holm Vets Qld Masters Kayak ClubGabrielle Hurley Vets West End Canoe Club Glen Curtis Open Currumbin Creek Canoe ClubIan Muir Vets Indooroopilly Canoe ClubJames Lawrie 16 Currumbin Creek Canoe ClubJessica Jardine 14 Lourdes Hill College Canoe ClubJoel Simpson 18 Currumbin Creek Canoe ClubJohn Donkersloot Vets Greater Logan Canoe ClubJohn Newton Vets Currumbin Creek Canoe ClubJoshua O'Keeffe 16 Indooroopilly Canoe ClubJulian Smith Open University of Qld Canoe ClubKellie Schlecht 18 Indooroopilly Canoe ClubKieran Fugle 16 Greater Logan Canoe ClubLawrie Fagan Vets Sandgate Canoe ClubMatthew Johnston 18 Currumbin Creek Canoe ClubNatasha Kiely 14 Lourdes Hill College Canoe ClubNathan Casford 14 Greater Logan Canoe ClubPeter Beatton Vets Brisbane Canoeing Peter Markwell 18 Sunshine Coast Canoe ClubRay Dahl Vets Sandgate Canoe ClubRoss McIntosh Vets Qld Masters Kayak ClubRuby Arnago 16 Lourdes Hill College Canoe ClubSallyanne Gardner Vets Indooroopilly Canoe ClubTony Curtis Open Nerang River Canoe ClubWilliam Hodgson 18 Sunshine Coast Canoe Club

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Australia Marathon Team 2003

NAME   AGE CLUB

David Provan Open Indooroopilly Canoe ClubErin O’Keeffe Open Indooroopilly Canoe ClubKellie Schlecht 18 Indooroopilly Canoe ClubMatthew Johnston Junior Currumbin Creek Canoe ClubPeter Markwell 18 Sunshine Coast Canoe Club

Erin O’Keeffe - World Cup 2003

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Financial Report

QUEENSLAND CANOEING INCORPORATED

STATEMENT BY OFFICERS

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2003

The Association is not a reporting entity because of, in the office bearers’ opinion there is unlikely to exist users who are able to command the preparation of reports tailored so as to satisfy specifically all their information needs. These accounts are, therefore, a “Special Purpose Financial Report”.

As the Association does not fall within the definition of a Reporting Entity, no accounting standards have mandatory applicability.

In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet, statement of Income and Expenditure and Notes thereto are properly drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the financial affairs of Queensland Canoeing Incorporated for the year ended 31 December 2003.

……………………………………Peter BeattonPresident

……………………………………Di BensleyExecutive Officer

Dated: 23 January 2004

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Statement of Income and Expenditure - For the year ended 31 December 2003

2003 2002

Income was obtained from

Competition – Note 2 72038.78 32622.93Courses & Recreational Activities - Note 3 112023.00 93360.67Grants –

State Sport & Recreation Development Program – Note 4 108392.00State Sport & Recreation DevelopmentProgram – Special Initiative – Note 5 24500.00 Club Development 3000.00Active Brisbane 6166.00Risk Management Project 3873.71Other 5647.10 151578.81 126806.95

Interest 4072.76 2334.44Marketing – Note 6 26331.85 1742.86Membership 41258.97 45959.70Operations 8903.76 4474.00

416207.93 307301.55

Expenditure was made for

Employment Costs – Note 7 236465.31 222469.29 Events & Competition – Note 8 79541.52 42975.36Operations – Note 9 91204.64 82895.17 Marketing & Promotion – Note 10 5938.40 6639.23

413149.87 354979.05Surplus/(Deficit) 3058.06 (47677.50)

416207.93 307301.55

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Balance Sheet - As at 31 December 2003

2003 2002Members’ Funds

Members’ Funds 1 January 99131.76 149575.26Reassessment of Accounts Receivable – Note 11 (6690.22) 0.00Reassessment of Accounts Payable - Note 12 543.60 0.00Reassessment of receivables – Note 13 (4396.00) 0.00Revaluation of Inventory 0.00 (2766.00)Surplus/(Deficit) 3058.06 (47677.50)Members’ Funds 31 December $91647.20 $99131.76

Assets

Current AssetsCash at Bank 117252.70 56279.52Investment – Term Deposit 70842.46 68182.03Cash on Hand 200.00 200.00Accounts Receivable 22892.00

Provision for Doubtful Debts (2766.00) 20126.00 26164.32Inventory 4325.00 5933.00Bond on Hinze Dam Regatta Course 500.00 500.00Prepaid Expenses 8169.55 0.00

Total Current Assets 221415.71 157258.87

Non Current AssetsCompetition Equipment 11378.00 11378.00

Less Accumulated Depreciation 4552.00 3414.00 6826.00 7964.00

Fleet 30873.73 30873.73Less Accumulated Depreciation 14869.73 8346.00

16004.00 22527.73

Office Equipment 25001.63 25001.63Less Accumulated Depreciation 22168.63 20043.00

2833.00 4958.63

Total Non Current Assets 25663.00 35450.36

Total Assets 247078.71 192709.23 Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable 690.40 268.60Grant State Sport & Recreation Development

Program – Note 14 121572.00 59615.60Grant Slalom Development 1772.50 0.00Prepaid Subscriptions 9954.61 0.00Provision for Recreational (Annual ) leave 21442.00 20995.00Qanoe – Subscriptions – Note 15 0.00 12698.27

Total Current Liabilities 155431.51 93577.47

Total Liabilities 155431.51 93577.47

Net Assets $91647.20 $99131.7621

Statement of Cash Flows - for year ended 31 December 2003

Cash Flows from operation Activies

Competition 72038.78Courses and Recreational Activities 112023.00Grants 215307.61Interest 4072.76Marketing 13633.58Membership 41258.97Operations 8903.76Subscriptions prepaid 9954.61

477193.07

Employment Costs 235300.31Payments to suppliers 178259.15

Cash used in operating activities 413559.46

Increase in cash held 63633.61Cash at beginning of year 124461.55

Cash at end of year 188095.16

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Notes To And Forming Part Of The Financial Statements

Note 1 - Accounting Policies

The Financial report has been prepared as a special purpose financial report for use of the Members of the Association.

The Financial Statements have been prepared on an accrual basis of accounting and in accordance with the historical cost convention and the going concern assumption. Policies applied in 2003 are consistent with those adopted in the previous year.

Any assets of material value purchased during the year have been capitalised at year end while other assets have been recorded as an expense.

Assets have been revalued or depreciation charged in the accounts to bring the value of all assets on hand at year end to estimated current realisable value.

Note 2 - Competition - $72038.78

Competition income comprised:

2003 2002

Entry fees, Sponsorship 47426.81 22287.19 Hire of Equipment 3334.47 2417.49Team Uniforms 7481.84 7325.56Travel & Accommodation 12623.85 560.69 Other 1171.81 32.00

72038.78 32622.93

Note 3 - Courses & Recreational Activities - $112023.00

Income from this source comprised –2003 2002

Educational Courses Skills 26896.57Rescue 9954.43Guide 8020.06

Instructor 14880.43Trip Leaders 2493.85Resource Pack 45.45 61890.79

Recreational ActivitiesBrisbane City Council 8166.50School Programs 19006.70Other 8274.39 35447.59

Educational Courses – OfficialsLevel 1 2711.82Coach Mentor Program 11909.16Other 63.64 14684.62

112023.00 93360.67

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Note 4 - Grant - State Sport & Recreation Development Program - $108392.00

Grant provided to assist in meeting employment costs of permanent administrative staff.

Note 5 - Grant – State Sport & Recreation Development Program – Special Initiative - $24500.00

Grant provided to develop a statistical analysis of members

Note 6 - Marketing - $26331.85

Marketing Income comprised:

2003 2002

Subscriptions to Newsletter 12698.27* 0.00Advertising 90.91 27.27 Special Events/Projects 318.18 1579.23 Sponsorship 5000.00 136.36Promotional Clothing/ items 5550.91 0.00Merchandise 2673.58 0.00

26331.85 1742.86

* Subscription to newsletter included in membership fees in previous years

Note 7 - Employment Costs - $236465.31

Employment Costs comprise:

2003 2002Employment Costs Permanent StaffSalaries & Wages 165298.41 173438.76Superannuation 14396.98 14015.12Workcover 2229.80 1765.36Professional Development 1806.36 1230.64Staff Amenities 406.40 293.18Fringe Benefits Tax 2391.99 0.00

186529.94 190743.06Employment Costs – Casual & PartTime staffCasuals, Instructors, & ConsultantsPayments 49935.37 31089.97Travelling 0.00 636.26

49935.37 31726.23236465.31 222469.29

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Note 8 - Events & Competition - $79541.52

Expenditure comprised: 2003 2002

Travel & Accommodation 15781.66 1375.78Medals, Trophies, Certificates & Prizes 7134.48 12474.21Uniforms 17953.81 6458.85Events/Competition Refunds 0.00 1719.64 Course Fees 2423.61 11532.80Event Dinner 0.00 545.45 Equipment Hire 5662.22 3549.96Catering 13752.43 239.44 Event Administration 0.00 2503.58 Medical Expenses 0.00 392.72 Miscellaneous 683.51 962.24 Venue Hire 15514.34 1220.69Drug Tests 635.46 0.00

79541.52 42975.36

Note 9 - Operations - $91204.64

2003 2002 Accounting/Audit 2000.00 2000.00 Bad Debts 0.00 1889.64 Bank Charges 2025.10 3681.87Computer 1472.41 527.27Depreciation 9787.36 10125.00

Dues, Subscriptions 504.09 720.67Electricity 1240.08 1127.77Miscellaneous 1450.05 381.82Travel, Accommodation 2834.56 6725.86Legal Expenses 1077.59 459.55Meeting Room Hire 0.00 140.00Photocopier – Lease 4200.00 3084.00Postage 2290.48 3659.90Printing 2617.65 2215.52 Office Supplies & Stationery 3799.18 2063.58 Rent 8181.83 8400.00 Other 126.84 607.59Queensland Board of Canoe Education – Instructor Registration 4924.83 0.00Furniture, Fittings & Equipment 3118.92 121.82Insurance (a) 8630.15 1888.01Maintenance Equipment 0.00 1865.11Meetings & Conference 313.31 1622.03Telephone 9836.48 8973.76Vehicles Lease, Maintenance & Registration (b) 20773.73 20614.40

91204.64 82895.17

(a) Public & Sports Insurance cover is carried by Australian Canoeing(b) Vehicles Lease, Maintenance & Registrations

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2003 2002

Vehicle Leases 13792.53 15275.94Fuel 5488.36 4109.08Maintenance 1278.89 1071.40Registrations – Boat & Trailer 213.95 157.98

20773.73 20614.40

Note 10 - Marketing & Promotion - $5938.40

2003 2002

Promotion & Marketing 350.00 908.17 Advertising 1021.45 462.37 Promotional Clothing/Items 3059.63 1055.39Special Events & Projects 1461.87 1333.59Donations 45.45 1240.90 Newsletter 0.00 648.00Awards 0.00 990.81

5938.40 6639.23

Note 11 - Reassessment of Accounts Receivable - $6690.22

An Assessment of accounts receivable revealed debts paid in 2002 had been duplicated.

Note 12 - Reassessment of Accounts Payable - $543.60

Accounts not owing at 31 December 2002.

Note 13 - Reassessment of Receivables $4396.00

An assessment of receivables revealed receipts in 2002 had been duplicated.

Note 14 - Grants – State Sports Recreation & Development Program - $121572.00

Advance against grant of $111644.00 to be provided in 2004 by the Queensland Government to assist in payment of employment costs principally to full time administrative staff. 55822.00

Advance against grant of $31500 to be provided in 2004 by the Queensland Government to develop resources and programs toEncourage women and girls participation 15750.00

Grant to be provided in 2004 by the Queensland Government toDevelop level 1 flatwater coaching course for distance EducationDelivery to improve access in rural and remote areas (with a Further $10000 to be provided in 2005) 50000.00

121572.00Note 15 - Qanoe Subscriptions

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Subscriptions were included in membership fees in previous years. As publication of the magazine “Qanoe” has been discontinued and subscriptions cannot be identified, the funds have been utilised in 2003 in the operation of the organization. Refer also Note 6.Auditor’s Report

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE QUEENSLAND CANOEING INCORPORATED

Scope

I have audited the financial report of Queensland Canoeing Incorporated for the year ended 31 December 2003 as set out on pages 1 to 10. The elected committee of the Association is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the financial report and the information contained therein. I have conducted an independent audit of the financial report in order to express an opinion on it to members of the Association.

My audit has been conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance as to whether the financial report is free of material misstatement. My procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amount and other disclosures in the financial report, and the evaluation of accounting policies and significant accounting estimates. The procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion as to whether, in all material respects, the financial report is presented fairly in accordance with Australian accounting standards and the provisions of the Associations Incorporation’s Act of Queensland so as to present a view which is consistent with my understanding of the financial position of the Association, the result of its operations.

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

Qualification

It is not practical for the organization to maintain an effective system of internal control over cash receiving activities until their initial entry in the accounting records. Accordingly my audit in relation to these activities is restricted to the amounts recorded as income.

Audit Opinion

In my opinion, subject to the effects of the qualification the financial report presents fairly the financial position of Queensland Canoeing Incorporated as at 31 December 2003, and the results of its operations for the year then ended in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards, and with the provisions of the Associations Incorporation Act (Queensland).

Paul V Masters CPA51 Koumala StreetMansfield Q 412228 January 2004

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