CYLLADDA Annual Report July 2007-April 2008

Our group has once again had a very busy year. 2007-2008 has been by far the most challenging with the loss of our coach in 07, numerous injuries and several disappointments in the form of large performances that didn’t happen – Military Tattoo, Opera House, Genting Malaysia.

However, we have picked ourselves up, and our regular events such as Moon Festival and CNY have run smoothly, with many extra and exciting new performances along the way. TV Station TVBJ also filmed our group for a special Chinese New Year Forum Program which showcased our group and its members during the CNY period.

We have formed new relationships with other Lion groups interstate and overseas, with the opportunity to share knowledge and hold exchange programs in the future. We are preparing very hard for the upcoming World Championships, with the core team training hard 4 nights a week since 6 months prior to the competition.

Key notes:

Management – With the loss of our previous Coach Jason Ng in June 2007, the group has had to overcome substantial changes in the way it manages itself. Committee members are consisted of mainly senior students and other key individuals who have been with the group for some time now.

Current number of students: 29

Committee members
Simon Wong - Group Leader
Homan Leung - Senior Member
Willis Koh - Senior Member
Henry Lo - Senior member
Wings Wong - Treasurer
William Chu - Senior Member
Ai Ling Yeng - Secretary

Key Advisors
Annie Leung
Joe Leung
Angela Young

New Equipment
Newer and safer poles
Lighter, smaller Lions (for female and younger students)

Training Courses
Lion dancing workshop held in Johore, Malaysia July 2007- Six students attending
Lion Competition Judging Course, Brisbane April 2008.- Five Students attended

Sponsorship Opportunities

Whilst maintaining a good and growing relationship with Market City, our goal is to seek and build new relationships with other possible sponsors.

Market City Shopping Centre (Current)
No. One Dixon Street (potential)
City of Sydney Council (potential)

Marketing

Website Launch

www.liondance.org.au

Website has been launched on 9th April, but is still a work in progress. More info to come. This is a great opportunity to raise awareness of our group in the community, with the previous webpage hard to update and utilise. We will link this page to the CYL homepage as soon as it is finalised.

Key Performances and Events

2007 July - December

Youth Olympic Opening Ceremony - July
2nd Annual Market City Lion and Martial Arts Festival –July
50th Anniversary of Nationhood Malaysia Competition –August
World Dragon Boat Championship opening ceremony (in front of Parramatta River)
Chinese Moon Festival
- Market City
- Darling Harbour Chinese Garden Good Food Festival
- Noodle Markets @ Hyde Park
No.1 Dixon St shopping centre opening ceremony – October
Australian Beijing Olympic Team Fundraising Dinner - November

2008 January - April

Australia Day – Chinese Soldiers Commemoration- January
Chinese New Year
- City Of Sydney Official celebrations
- Belmore Park (CNY Launch)
- Official CNY Parade
- Market City
- No. One Dixon Street
Establishment of National Australian Lion Dancing Federation (Current representatives from CYL are Simon Wong and Willis Koh)
Lion Competition Judging Course, Brisbane. Five Students attended

Upcoming Goals and Events 2008

Beijing Olympic Torch Relay- Canberra, April
To find a larger warehouse-type building to train in. Current hall is too small
2008 World Lion Championships Genting Highlands, Malaysia, July 17th 2008. We will be sending a team of 12 people (including 2 substitutes, one coach and one manager) as one of two teams representing Australia.
Market City Lion Festival (October)