Western Australian Amateur Football League (Inc)
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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL LEAGUE (INC) OFFICIALS 2002 PRESIDENT: JOHN DAVIES VICE PRESIDENT: MILTON SANDERS SECRETARY: BRUCE WAINWRIGHT TREASURER: BRETT FULLARTON EXECUTIVE OFFICER: RON WEBSTER August 2002 BOB STOW February 2001 – April 2002 CONSULTANT: NEIL JUDGE OFFICE MANAGER: JULIA TRIPLETT OFFICE ASSISTANTS: NATALIE ARCHER, FAYE NEWHAM, MATT HENSON COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT PETER GROSSER, ALAN CLEMENT, GRAEME JACQUES, PERRY KING, PHIL HAYES, ROSS RAYSON, MARK HERRON, DAVID THOMPSON (Resigned) UMPIRES ADVISER: TREVOR GARRETT SCHOOL UMPIRE CO-CORDINATOR: BRUCE WHEATLAND CLUB UMPIRE CO-ORDINATOR: BRUCE WHEATLAND SENIOR STATE COACH: GERARD MCNEIL COLTS STATE COACH: JEFF MILLER PROTESTS AND DISPUTES TRIBUNAL: DEBBIE CLINCH, BOB THOMPSON, RAY HARP, KEN MATHEWS, NEIL DONALDSON, GEOFF METCALF, GERRY STOKES, MARK HODGSON, RAY SNELL, AARON TRIPLETT, PETER HOUSE, RAY MILBURN INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE: JOHN CARSON, MAL HARFORD, DAVID MARTINO, DAVID NADEBAUM, JOHN PRIOR AUDITOR: DENIS HEANEY LOCATION: GATE 1, SUBIACO OVAL SUBIACO ROAD, SUBIACO OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9.00 AM TO 4.30 PM TELEPHONE: (08) 6380 1311 FAX: (08) 6380 1322 WEBSITE: www.waafl.com.au EMAIL: [email protected] POSTAL ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 1006, WEST LEEDERVILLE, WA 6901 VALE KINGSLEY FOOTBALL CLUB PLAYERS On behalf of the President, Committee and all Clubs at the Western Australian Amateur Football League a heartfelt message of condolence and sympathy is conveyed to the Kingsley Football Club, the players, the coaches and most importantly to the families involved with the recent tragic events in Bali. The League well knows that no amount of sympathetic words or offers of support will in any way compensate for the devastation at the sad passing of the Kingsley players and the sons of the families involved. However the sincere thoughts within the "family" of Amateur football are with all concerned and we genuinely offer full support at this very difficult time. We would also like to acknowledge the support from the WA Football Commission, other Leagues and clubs within WA, from the eastern states and the countless numbers of letters and donations from the general public. Thank you. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL LEAGUE 1922 – 2002 The Western Australian Amateur Football League has a proud history since its humble beginnings in 1922. Over that time the WAAFL has been a progressive force in the development of ‘grassroots’ football in Western Australia. The WAAFL has a strong base in the administration of a viable and thriving Australian Rules football competition with 47 member clubs, with 160 teams providing games for more than 7000 registered players during a home and away season. The WAAFL is now about to focus beyond the year 2002 on how the league uses its leadership to set new standards of excellence and relevance for its member clubs and various committees. Value of Amateur Football The WAAFL provides organized football on Saturdays where anyone whatever ability, can participate or contribute to the football industry. The system in place allows players to play in senior football at any level they are capable of achieving. Colts (U19) learn the fundamentals of amateur football and its responsibilities after graduating from junior ranks. At present the leagues goal is to increase participation and is self funded (through the clubs). Much more could be achieved in this area through significant financial assistance and recognition that the WAAFL promotes football as a training ground for the elite players. The WAAFL also provides a quality high standard competition for those players not wishing to endue the commitment to WAFL (second tier competition) training due to study or career commitments or simply a lifestyle that considers football a recreational pursuit, however is in a position to bridge the gap between amateur football and the Champions of tomorrow. Many well known WAFL and AFL personnel began their careers in the WAAFL. Former West Coast Eagles and former Hawthorn coach Ken Judge began his career at an A Grade amateur club. Former Dockers coach Gerard Neesham played several seasons of amateur football and played at state amateur level. Other high profile players include Gary Buckanara (Hawthorn), Shane Parker (Fremantle), Simon Beasley (Western Bulldogs) and dual Sandover Medallist Ian Dargie. Administrators include former Chairman of the WA Football Commission Peter Tannock and Barry MacKinnon, current WA Football Commission Chairman Dr Neil Fong, a triple A Grade medallist with the WAAFL. LIFE MEMBERS 1938 J.L. ROBSON 1970 JIM DAVIES 1939 S.M. MILLER 1972 N. DONALDSON 1940 V. BENNETT 1976 R. THOMPSON 1947 H.B. GROSVENOR W. SMITH C.J. VERYARD 1978 G. LIVINGSTONE 1949 J.F. KENNEALLY L. EBORALL 1950 F. BREEN J. INCE 1951 W. O'GRADY 1979 V. KELLEEN A. MONCRIEFF 1980 J. CAREY 1953 H.R. LEVIS 1981 B.J. GROSVENOR (MISS) 1954 T.K. NAYLOR 1982 A.E.W. ANDREWS 1955 B.J. GILES 1983 D.R. BAKER 1956 H. KNOW 1986 N.E. BROWNE R. HENKEL D. FRAME 1958 C.J. JAMIESON B. WAINWRIGHT 1960 L. TETLEY 1989 JOHN DAVIES H. BUCHANAN 1991 T.R. HOWARD 1966 J. DOLAN 1995 G. MASKIELL E. FREEMAN 2001 M. SANDERS 1969 K. MATHEWS R. DALZIELL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS John Davies President Milton Sanders Vice-President, Development & Liaison Brett Fullarton Treasurer Bruce Wainwright Secretary Perry King Amateur Radio Programme Twin Cities 97.9 Alan Clement Amateur Radio Programme 6AR Ross Rayson Colts Liaison & Amateur Radio Mark Heron Constitution and By-laws Phil Hayes State Football Graham Jacques Club Liaison Peter Grosser Club Liaison PRESIDENTS REPORT 2002 Without doubt, the past season has been a difficult one both at the League adminstration and club levels due to many reasons. The unexpected resignation of incumbent Executive Officer Bob Stow due to an employment opportunity in Melbourne at the beginning of the season put pressure on the board for an adequate replacement. Recently retired long serving Neil Judge volunteered to fill the role of acting Executive Officer. A great deal of gratitude is owed to him. No doubt, without him at the helm and with our dedicated staff members, the WAAFL would have been in a difficult position to serve all our fellow clubs participation at the most important part of the football season. The recent appointment of Mr. Ron Webster as Executive Officer comes with wide experience in football, hospitality and the business community and we look forward to a long rewarding association. A greater number than usual of clearances and ID card lodgments put immense pressure on the staff and without the help of clubs and volunteers many players would not have participated in the first round. Clubs are finding it difficult to meet the ever-escalating cost of running an amateur sporting club. Increases in insurance, ground hire, a moderate umpires pay rise adding to the already burdening workers compensation account plus the 10% GST applied to all cost has put many clubs, their officials, players and supporters at breaking point when they have to increase membership and match day fees. The big bands of volunteers in clubs are to be commended for their hard work in meeting their financial commitments to the WAAFL. The WAAFL Board of Management is regularly called upon with schemes of arrangements to enable clubs to operate. With the possibilities of cost increases for the 2003 season, the WAAFL is working towards pruning the budget where possible, new sponsorship arrangements, fundraising initiatives as well as outright cuts. All this has to be done without lowering the high standard required by the clubs to participate and the Leagues board and staff to operate efficiently. We continue to play a part in the Community Football Council along with the Sunday Football League, Super Rules, Womens Football League and Peel Football League. The purpose is to provide a forum to discuss issues relative to community based grass roots football and work for close co-operation with the WAFL clubs and the Football Commission. Once again the WAAFL continues to be supported by valuable sponsorship from the Swan Brewery, Burley Sekem and the Football Commission. Their assistance has helped offset the cost to clubs. There is a need to increase our sponsorship to help clubs further. State and representative football had mixed success. The colts team, coached by Jeff Miller, performing creditably in their games. The senior found tough opposition in their outings ( vs combined Country Leagues and SA Amateurs ) under the direction of coach Gerard McNeil supported by Ross Glendinning. I thank the support staff and players in both grades for their on field efforts. Several players were named in the All Australian Amateur Football team of the year. The Amateur Football Umpire coaching Panel consisted of Trevor Garrett ( field ), Paul Smith ( goal ), Des Quilley ( boundary ),Stewart Tempest ( fitness ), ably supported by Dennis Miller, again maintained a high level of performance by panel umpires. Club Umpires were assisted by Bruce Wheatland, who is also the school co- ordinator, with a significantly high standard evident during the season. The high schools umpire scheme is in its 6th season and we had over 80 students from 7 schools sharing boundary umpiring duties each week. A major concern is the requirement to retain and recruit umpires in all areas for our needs. Various sub committees operate throughout the season independently of the management committee. These include tribunals, investigations, umpires board, media and state football. Without their efforts the League could not function properly. My gratitude to all persons who served on the Board of Management who give generously of their services and time to the league purely on a voluntary capacity. Milton Sanders – Vice President who is also Secretary of the Community Football Council, Brett Fullarton – Treasurer, Bruce Wainwright – Secretary, Graeme Jacques, Alan clement, Mark Herron, Ross Rayson and Perry King.