1. Scottish Water Polo Annual General Meeting 2016
NSA, University of Stirling
20th November 2016, 10:00 – 13:00

2. Agenda Apologies - Chair Welcome and update – Chair
Approval of minutes from previous AGM and matters arising
Finance Report
Domestic Competition
Development Report – Neal Rayner
National Teams Report 2016 & Preview 2017 
GBR Update - Chair
Technical Officials Report
Scottish Swimming Update - Chair
Election of Office Bearers and Management Committee Members
AOB

3. Alan Apologies - Chair Welcome and update – Chair
Approval of minutes from previous AGM and matters arising

4. Finance Report – Alan Anderson & Katie Elder
Notes
We are allocated £15k from SS
Notes
National Team are self funding

5. Finance Report – Alan Anderson & Katie Elder
Thanks to Katie for putting our financial situation back in order
There is additional spend in the Development budget
Similar £15k contribution from SS in 2017
Scottish Cup Finals day made net contribution
Pool utilisation has improved with appointment of Pool Co-ordinator, but sill too many sessions being un-used – and paid for.

6. Domestic Competition 2016 - Alan
Not had a Domestic Co-ordinator
Volunteer Competition Co-ordinators for SNL
Successful Scottish Cup finals.
Held Dundee Olympia on 26/6/16
Under 16 Mixed
Warrender BC
14 - 9
Dunfermline WPC
Under 19 Girls
Under 21 Boys
7 - 4
Menzieshill WPC
Ladies
13 - 7
Menzieshill Whitehall S&WPC
Men
Portobello ASC
15 - 6
Held Dunfermline on 05/11/16
Under 18 Boys
24 - 4
Presentation of pennants

7. Paul – Domestic Competition 2017
Scottish Cup 2017
Scottish National Leagues – Discussion with the meeting
Competitions
Format
QUESTION – WHO OWNS THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN?

8. Paul – Domestic Competition 2017
Scottish Cup 2017
Mens Scottish Cup
Ladies Graz Trophy
Mens U21 Malta Trophy (1997+)
Girls U19 Annette Mooney Memorial Trophy (1999+)
Boys U18 Willie Mellors Cup (2000+)
Mixed U16 Dave Balbirnie Trophy (2002+ Boys/2001+ Girls)

9. Paul – Domestic Competition 2017
Scottish Cup 2017
Draw pre-Xmas break
Finals day Sunday 23rd April, Olympia Dundee
All semi-finals to be completed by April 1st
All prelims to be completed by March 1st
Entry form to be returned by December 5th to allow draw to take place
Entry Fees as 2016

10. Paul – Domestic Competition 2017
Scottish League
Problems with senior & boys U18 games being played.
Too many conflicts.
Is full schedule too ambitious?
Are we running a girls league?
How has the league co-ordinators position worked?
Do we change from this year?
Set player registration fees

11. Neal – Development Report
Report on 2016
Development Plan 2016 – 2021
What is going to happen in 2017

12. National Teams Girls Report –
Joan Dundee, Team Manager
Roddy Hardy, Head Coach
Report on 2016
A 50% increase in the number of girls attending the Scotland Junior Training Sessions.
encouraging to see more young players coming through
provides a greater chance for development and competition.
The U19 and U17 National Age Group Teams, entered as Caledonia, both finished the Plate competition with Bronze medals.
7 Tournament
North Sea Cup, Dublin – National Squad
National Age Groups – U19, U17 and U15 – Caledonia
Inter Regions – U18 and U14
BWMF Cup, Spain – 2001+

13. National Teams Girls Report –
Joan Dundee, Team Manager
Roddy Hardy, Head Coach
2. Plans for 2017
continue to grow the squads across all age groups
enter teams into Inter Regions and National Age Group competitions
prepare a National Team for the North Sea Cup
3. Future Plans
to set targets for the girls to work towards
to work closer with club coaches
to increase training opportunities
to set up opportunities to visit clubs in England for training

14. Brian Campbell Head Coach ???, Team Manager
National Teams Boys Report –
Brian Campbell Head Coach ???, Team Manager
2016
2017
Boys squad membership circa 65 with ages from
Currently recruiting age
Teams selected from Boys squad members only.
Circa 50 athletes have enjoyed International exposure in Austria, Hungary, Spain, Ireland and Lithuania.
Ages rotate to 2000+; &
Clubs should seek to improve fitness, basic skills and a ‘no mistake’ culture.
Volunteer coaches welcome to join the staff team.

15. National Teams Women's Report –
Debbie McRobbie Team Manager
Neal Rayner, Head Coach
2016
EU Nations, Czech In June – Placed 7th
NSC, Aberdeen in September – Placed 1st
2017
Training weekend Ireland or another Team
EU Nations in July,
NSC- no details yet
Future
Develop squad and pathway
Continue to invite new players to trial at our training sessions & hold an open session for players interested in being selected
Clubs can help by putting forward senior players who are eligible.
QUESTION – WHO OWNS THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN?

16. National Teams Men's Report –
Ian Melville Team Manager
Ramon Valvona, Head Coach
2016
Malta,
Re-organisation  NSC, Training schedule
2017
Denmark trip, EU Nations, SA
Future
Squad rebuild and pathway
QUESTION – WHO OWNS THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN?

17. National Teams North Sea Cup – Gael Logan
2016
Successfully hosted the senior event at Aberdeen Sports Village September.
Issues arose with late team withdrawals, (Denmark and Ireland men), replacements were brought in to maintain 4 team events
Scotland won Men and Women competitions
2. Plan for ???
QUESTION – WHO OWNS THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN?

18. National Teams GBR Update - Alan
Report on 2016
Established a GBR Management Group
Domestically, British Championships
U17, U19 National Teams working to LEN Euro Champs
In 2016, 1997 men did not qualify, 1997 women qualified finished 9th, Hannah Edwards only Scottish representatives
Heavily dependent \ led by ASA
Working to resolve HC Nationalities statement
Plan for 2017
More representation in ;99 & ‘00 squads
Similar British Champs
QUESTION – WHO OWNS THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN?

19. Technical Officials Report
Report on 2016
Problems in this area for much of 2016
Neal Rayner, supported by Ross Elder have picked up in recent weeks.
Richie Metcalf organised ED table officials
Plan for 2017
Volunteers?
Planning \ organisation responsibility
Training Pathway
Increase focus
QUESTION – WHO OWNS THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN?

20. SS Update – Alan \ Neal Report on 2016
Corporate Plan / Investment Cycle update
- Membership retention – major opportunity
Marketing Update - TYR Update and Process
Changes to our Complaints Process
- A Safeguarding Officer has been recruited to assist with the development and resolution of complaints
Azolve Membership System Update
Staff changes
Helen Plank, Marketing Manager
Francesca Preston, Services Manager
QUESTION – WHO OWNS THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN?

21. Alan – Election of Office Bearers and Management Committee Members
Chair
One representative from each club
Event Co-ordinator (Domestic Competitions Co-ordinator)
Technical Officials Co-ordinator
Finance Co--ordinator
Co-oped Members
Events Marketing & Comms
National Teams Manager
Vice Chair
Secretary and Governance
QUESTION – WHO OWNS THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN?

22. AOB
QUESTION – WHO OWNS THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN?