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friday, 21 february 2020 Event Program
athletes, coachesandadministratorsfrom our51AffiliatedClubs.Across the On behalf of the Sports Council, I would like to extend a very warm welcome On behalfoftheSportsCouncil,Iwouldliketoextendaverywarmwelcome A sincere thankyoutoalltheAffiliatedClubswhosubmittednominationsfor the Tuggeranong Valley andshowcasesthewonderfularrayoftalentinour 51 AffiliatedClubs,over8,000athletes are supportedandover350teams are activeintheACTsportingcommunity. Thisisahugeachievementfor The H.RHeherSportsAwards recognises thetalentsandeffortsof At the2019HRHeherSportsAwards, there willbefivemajorawards A specialthankstoourSponsorsforthesportsawards Event: the SportsAwards categories.Goodluckfortheyearahead. Outstanding CoachingorOfficiatingAchievement Outstanding ContributiontoSport Outstanding SeniorAchievement Outstanding JuniorAchievement Outstanding Team Performance Vikings Group Sports Council to allofourgueststonight. Power KartRaceway Vikings 24/7Fitness Coca ColaAmatil Martyn O’Brien Affiliate Clubs. ActewAGL presented: Chairman Intersport
A message from Martyn O'Brien
5 Thank you to our Sponsors order of events Entree
Tuggeranong Band Flute
Introduction & Official Welcome Mr Tim Gavel MC
Chairman’s Speech Mr Marty O’Brien, Sports Council Chairman
Outstanding Contribution to Sport Vikings 24/7 Fitness Award
Outstanding Team Performance Powerkarts Raceway Shield
Scholarship Presentations Mr Anthony Hill, CEO Mains
Guest Speaker Q&A Ms Kelsey-Lee Barber
Outstanding Coaching or Officiating Achievement Coca Cola Shield
Outstanding Junior Sporting Achievement ActewAGL Shield
Vikings Community Champions
Outstanding Senior Sporting Achievement Intersport H.R. Heher Shield
Affiliate Vote of Thanks South Canberra Tuggeranong Athletics Club
President’s Speech Mr David Assenheim
Official Closing of Proceedings
Entertainment by Chad Croker
6 menu Entree
Bread Roll
Orange glazed chicken breast ballotine, pancetta, beet compote, smoked parsnip, carrot, baby herb salad Mains Alternate Serve
Maple roasted pork loin, butternut dauphinoise, braised red cabbage, vichy carrot & cherry balsamic sauce
Sous-vide lamb rump, pistachio crust, Japanese sweet potato, green pea purée & mustard seed jus Beverage
Beach Hut Sauvignon Blanc
Beach Hut Shiraz
Jacobs Creek sparkling wine
Tap Beer
Selected Bottled Beer
Soft Drinks
Juice
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[email protected] | 02 6231 6597 vikings 24/7 fitness award nominations outstanding contribution to sport ben pratt Tuggeranong Vikings Rugby
At the start of 2019, Ben was asked to take on the role of Head Coach for the Modified Rugby Program, a touch-only Rugby program designed for children with learning and perceptual difficulties. Being the first Club outside of Queensland to host the program, Ben took on the role with some uncertainty of what the program would look like and how he would fully engage with the children. Despite this, there were no roadblocks for Ben from start to finish - he did an outstanding job with the children, quickly building close relationships with each participant and their parents. Ben also recruited several players from the Club to assist in the delivery of the program. Praise for Ben’s ability with the children came quickly, and he was duly recognised at ACT Rugby’s MacDougall Medal night by receiving the Anderson Trophy for Sportsmanship. Ben was also recognised by the Club for his efforts, receiving the Player Clubman of the Year award at Vikings Rugby’s presentation night. Away from rugby, it is rumoured that Ben can cook a fantastic quiche.
ben miller Lanyon United Football Club
With over 20 years’ service to the Lanyon United Football Club, Ben has contributed in a multitude of roles in the club. He has coached many grades from 2003-present, currently Player/Coach of the Men’s Masters 35’s. Ben was a board member from 2003-2015, puts his hand up for refereeing duties (nearly every week) and is the first to run the bbq or help out at any event the club is running. Without people like Ben, the club would not be around today. In 2009, Ben played 50 games across the season, covering all grades. A standard season is 16-20.
mary russel Joyelle Calisthenics
Mary has been part of the Joyelle community for seven years and has cemented herself as a valuable member of the club. As the twin sister of Joyelle’s Head Coach and the mother of two young girls it was an easy choice for Mary to become involved in Calisthenics. Mary began volunteering with the Club by fulfilling competition duties and assisting with fundraising events. For the past four years Mary has been part of the Joyelle Committee performing the role of Club Secretary. Mary is highly organised and performs this role effortlessly. She actively encourages other parents to volunteer and welcomes new committee members and families and values fresh ideas and ways of thinking. This positive attitude has resulted in many new faces joining our committee over the last four years. Mary played a vital role in re-establishing Joyelle’s annual training camp in 2018 after a four year hiatus. Mary, along with the Head Coach, worked tirelessly to organise the camp booking, coordinate all teams, communicate to parents and committee and organise food and volunteers. The camp was a huge success with nothing but praise and positive feedback received from club members. Mary has since coordinated the annual camp over the last few years. Mary can be quoted saying “my daughters love calisthenics; therefore, I also love calisthenics.” It is with this passion that Mary fulfills her role as the Club Secretary. vikings 24/7 fitness award nominations troy evans Tuggeranong Vikings Hockey Club
Troy took up the role as Club President and hit the ground running. He was not only a consistent contributor by providing ongoing direction for Vikings and excellent continuity in the position. He coached the U18 & U11 juniors, an U9 Hookin2hockey team, a mentoring role, umpired various junior games, continued to play and assisted with the Second-Grade men’s team, giving up much of his personal free time. Whilst making himself known to club members he took time to watch teams play throughout the season, and during the finals series he endeavoured to be at every game no matter what grade or age group to wish them well, which was specifically noted and commented on by players and coaches. He worked with the committee members learning their duties, and assisted where possible. Troy was the recipient of the hockey club’s 2019 Club Person of the Year award.
bruce davie Tuggeranong Valley Band
Bruce has been a rock solid volunteer on the Tuggeranong Valley Band committee going above and beyond his official position of Secretary to organise performances, liaise with Government bodies to increase the awareness and benefits of community music, running fundraising bbqs and playing in the trumpet section. His kind and gentle nature has seen the band through many turbulent waters, his contributions as a volunteer go far beyond the running of the band into the realm of mentor and inspiration for many. Bruce is also a very talented flugelhornist.
debbie dunster Tuggeranong Netball Association
Debbie has been a member of the Rebels since 1987. She played for the Club for 25 years and held the position of President for 15 years. Since 2015, Debbie has held the position of Junior Coaching Coordinator, stepping down from that role in 2020 to the role of General Committee Member. Debbie has coached at the club level since 1993 and at the TNA Junior Representative level since 2000. She is still coaching in 2020. Debbie is a life member of both TNA and Rebels. She is an active member of the Rebels Netball Club committee and a regular volunteer for both TNA and club activities. She can be relied on to participate and contribute whenever possible. Debbie has the highest success rate in junior Representative netball team outcomes of any coach from the last decade, with almost all teams being first or second in the ACT netball championships.
11 julie chipman Canberra Physical Culture Club
Julie has been a member of the Physical Culture Club for well over 30 years, volunteering her time without hesitation. For the last 17 years, Julie has been a formal committee member and has continued her volunteer work and dedication of the Club through holding the position of Club Secretary. Julie attends every class, every week, greeting the members and families from three year olds to ladies as they walk through the door. She is valued by the Club members and the families, often seen checking in with the Junior members about their latest school adventures, while receiving hand drawn pictures and letters of gratitude and appreciation for the effort she puts in on a weekly basis.
kristen asher Tuggeranong Vikings Triathalon Club
Kristen has been a member of the Vikings Triathlon Committee for a number of years. Being a member of the Committee is a volunteer role and there is an expectation that you will give up some of your time as part of that role. However, Kristen’s volunteering goes above and beyond the normal levels expected of a committee member. Since joining the Committee, Kristen has been our equipment officer – keeping stock of equipment, maintaining and replacing; meet hub organiser – set up and pack down of ‘Vikings Central’ athlete zone at events; novice program co-ordinator - an 8 week program aimed to lead people to their first triathlon; Fundraising specialist and social event Queen. Kristen is an enabler in the club; her actions, attitude and presence encourage people to take part, be it in races, club activities or just helping out.
robyn baker Brindabella Calisthenics College
Robyn has taken on various roles in the past including Team Manager and Secretary. These roles are vital for the running of the Club and Robyn has brought a new perspective to the Committee over that time. Robyn steps in to any role and takes on any task that is needed. She has taken on various delegate duties at competitions to cover others when they were not available. Robyn is a born organiser and has organised various fundraising events, has been busy researching potential new approaches for the Club, organising sewing bees with junior parents and has been a huge support for the Junior Coaching Team this year.
vikings 24/7 fitness award nominations vince townsend Lake Tuggeranong Rowing Club
As Club Boat Captain for several years, Vince Townsend is very hands-on with the Rowing Club. He had a big role in the recent Boatshed upgrade which involved relocating the current fleet and equipment to various temporary premises. Vince arranged the loaning and delivery of boats to other clubs’ sheds and drove boats to various locations so club competitors could continue their training with minimal disruption. Vince spent many hours planning the new course on Lake Tuggeranong for the Tuggeranong Cup Regatta. All throughout the renovations, Vince regularly met with the building and government representatives to ensure progress was being made. After the upgrade, Vince set up working bees to relocate all the equipment back to base, ensuring a well laid out storage area for safe manoeuvrability of boats.
geoff rhodes Pines Tennis Club
Geoff Rhodes continued his outstanding contributions to the Pines Tennis club in 2019. As Club Maintenance officer he played pivotal roles in the repainting of the Clubhouse and in the building and commissioning of a new Kids Zone and Hot Shot courts for the Club. This area is the first “Kids Zone” of its type in Australia. Geoff also co-manages the Tuesday night gala social competition and has established Wednesday afternoon social tennis for seniors. Geoff is currently helping the Club initiate “Open Court Sessions”, an initiative through Tennis Australia designed to encourage 25 to 40-year old’s back into tennis.
brian duval Calwell Little Athletics Club
Brian no longer has children competing at Calwell Little Athletics; however, he has continued in the role of Head Coach, helping athletes learn correct technique and fine tune those little things that aren’t quite there yet. Brian’s passion for the sport shines bright at each meet and training session. He gives 100% in everything he does. Brian runs coaching clinics to further develop up and coming coaches, supporting them to be the best coaches they can be. Brian has held many roles on the committee over his time at the Club, including President. Brian is always one of the first people on the grounds on a Saturday morning to help with setting up the equipment and one of the last to leave in the afternoon, once everything is packed away.
13 History of the sports awards year team coach - offical
2018 Samantha Thomas + Valeria Volkova - Joyelle Calisthenics Mike Barber - South Canberra Tuggeranong Athletics Club
2017 TNA State League Division 1 Team Chris Tarlinton - Vikings Touch Club
2016 Southern Canberra Gymnastics Club Level 5-10 WAG Val Chesterton, Calwell Little Athletics Club Team
2015 Netball Division 1 Team Valeriy Shuster - South Canberra Gymnastics Club
2014 Open Womens Touch Valeriy Shuster - South Canberra Gymnastics Club
2013 Rugby 1st Grade Bailey James Davis - Hockey Club
2012 Open Womens Touch Ashlee Tronerud - Netball
2011 Lawn Bowls Miekel Rose - BMX
2010 Panthers Volleyball Gillian Harris - Mayes
2009 Lawn Bowls David Norgate - Gymnastics
2008 Physical Culture Jaan Murphy - Swimming
2007 IDTBACT Joe Henstock - Women’s Hockey
2006 Open Mens Boat Crew Taryn Langdon - Rowing
2005 TSARA Mens A Grade Deborah Brown - Women’s Hockey
2004 Lawn Bowls Keith Ward - Baseball
2003 Baseball Garry Hosking - Athletics
2002 Surfboats John Fox - Water Polo
2001 Baseball Stuart Lee - Taekwondo
2000 Calwell Little Athletics David McPherson - Cricket
1999 Baseball Mike Sainsbury - Athletics
1998 Lawn Bowls Chris Hickey - Rugby
1997 Junior Rugby Mike Sainsbury - Athletics
1996 Mens Water Polo Rene Bol - Water Polo
1995 STSA Mens Nicole Weight - Gymnastics
1994 Rugby 1st Chris Hickey - Rugby
1993 Volleyball Nicole Weight - Gymnastics
1992 Surfboats Alan Bishop - Athletics
1991 Athletics Merryn Brown - Gymnastics
1990 Cricket Chris Hoekzema - Powerlifting
1989 Junior Rugby Amanda Butler - Athletics
1988 Volleyball Sharene Griffin - Gymnastics
14 year senior junior volunteer
2018 Tim Floros - Cricket Blake Jones - Basketball Reg Bates - Lawn Bowls
2017 Kelsey-Lee Roberts - Athletics Connor Frew - Calwell Little Athletics Sharon Wright - Baseball Club Club
2016 Kelsey-Lee Roberts - Athletics Ryan Lonergan – Vikings Rugby Deanne Booth and Karen Flick, TNA
2015 Melinda Ingram - Touch Felicia Thomas - BMX Club Chris Currie - Panthers Volleyball
2014 Kelsey-Lee Roberts - Athletics Rebecca Cross - Swimming Bruce Trewartha - Cricket
2013 Caroline Buchanan - BMX Kasey Dragisic - Touch Association Emma Seaman - Joyelle Calisthenics
2012 Sue Powell - Cycling Club Andrew Robinson - Rugby Steve Caldicott - Tuggeranong Archery Club
2011 Caroline Buchanan - BMX Keely Rodrigo- TNA Netball Juanita Matheson - Gymnastics
2010 Mick Turner - Archery Bridget Reilly - Calwell Little A’s Maree Wilson - Physical Culture
2009 Michael Tanner - STSA Kelsey-Lee Roberts - Athletics Toni Laidley - Hockey
2008 Mick Turner - Archery Raluca Plohberger - Taekwondo Nev Sheather - Squash
2007 Mick Turner - Archery Carla Benzie - Water Polo Roz Waters - Women’s Bowls
2006 Andrew Kirkpatrick - TSARA Michael Matthews - Cycling Erica Lauchland - Netball
2005 Emma Murray - Athletics Angeline Blackburn - Athletics Phil Heaney - Cricket Club
2004 Jarrod Rando - Cycling Caroline Buchanan - BMX Simon MacNab - Hockey
2003 Andrew Kirkpatrick - TSARA Caroline Buchanan - BMX Jacqui Reber - Brindabella Calisthenics
2002 Cassandra Lowe - Cycling Andrew Kirkpatrick - TSARA Michelle Simpson - Rowing
2001 Michael Tanner - STSA Ben Cory - Cycling Di Kalina - Lanyon Little A’s
2000 John Robson - Cricket Michelle Edwards - Taekwondo Reg Dwyer - Dog Training
1999 Phil Brassington - Baseball Taryn Langdon - Rowing John McGrath - Rugby
1998 John Fox - Water Polo Kelly Roberts - Athletics Henry Nightingale - Squash
1997 Gerard Duffy - Athletics John Bezear - Lawn Bowls David Mortlock - Aussie Swim
1996 Mike Hassow STSA Steward Heaney - Cricket Helen Cain - Netball
1995 Ron McGlashan - Lawn Bowls Steven Ward - Water Polo Dick Cordy - Rugby
1994 Greg Lemin - Cricket Joe Roff - Rugby Greg Gilbert - Athletics
1993 James Swan - Rugby Terry Martin - Athletics Tim Floros - Cricket
1992 Gerard Barrets - Athletics Greg Allen - Baseball Tim Floros - Cricket
1991 Mary Ann Busteed - Athletics Andrew Axon - Judo Tim Floros - Cricket
1990 Todd Louden - Rugby Chris Hoekzema - Powerlifting Tim Floros - Cricket
1989 Robert Hoekzema - Powerlifting Amanda Butler - Athletics Tim Floros - Cricket
1988 Michael Bevan - Cricket Sharene Griffin - Gymnastics Tim Floros - Cricket
1987 Andres Lomp - Volleyball Rachelle Higgins - Athletics Tim Floros - Cricket
1986 Brett Cederblad - Baseball Tim Floros - Cricket Tim Floros - Cricket
1985 Colin Neave - Athletics Tim Floros - Cricket Tim Floros - Cricket
1984 Stuart Mee - Athletics Tim Floros - Cricket Tim Floros - Cricket
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power kart raceway shield award nominations outstanding team performance lanyon united football club men's state league division 2 Lanyon United Football CLub
Losing only two games all season, and missing top spot by a solitary point, the Men’s State League Division 2 team went on to win the Grand Final in a penalty shootout. Throughout the season the team recorded one of its biggest ever wins 9-0 in Round 2. Captain Nick Grant also received the Golden Boot, scoring 17 goals. In 20 years of Lanyon United Football, this is the first ever team to win a Men’s State League Title.
tuggeranong valley cricket club TVCC 1st grade Tuggeranong Valley Cricket Club
TVCC 1st grade had an outstanding season in 2018/2019. The team played finals cricket in all formats, Semi-finalist’s in the one and two-day competitions which culminated in the team taking out the Konica Minolta T/20 Cup. Their T/20 success resulted in qualifying for the inaugural National Premier T/20 competition in Adelaide. This competition saw Tuggeranong compete with the best local T/20 sides from each state and territory in March 2019.
raging rebels Tuggeranong Netball Association
The Raging Rebels were undefeated champions in the TNA Intermediates Division 1 competition. The competition ran for 18 weeks. They also won the ACT and District Premier Championship in the same division. Out of the team of 12, seven players were also selected as representatives of the ACT U15 or U17 Netball Teams or U17 Development Squad. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of both the team and their coach, Meghan Leathery-Ford. power kart raceway award nominations men's premier 1 Tuggeranong Vikings Basketball Club
Three years since their last championship, the Men’s Premier 1 team once again called themselves champions after a 74 to 60 victory over Belconnen. Four players represented the Canberra Gunners.
national level 6 team South Canberra Gymnastics Club
Competing as a team but over four individual apparatus, the National Level 6 team won gold at the ACT Championships. The team went on to the Nationals, where they won the Silver medal in the All-Round Team and took the Gold Medal on the team Vault. There are over 200 gymnasts in Australia competing in the Level 6 Division.
womens open Tuggeranong Vikings Touch
The Vikings women’s team won the ACT Super League (the highest division in the state) for the 8th time in 10 years in November 2019. Vikings have dominated the women’s competition for the best part of the last decade and in 2019 were in a league of their own. The team were undefeated through ten round games scoring 104 tries and conceding only 26. In the Grand-Final, they convincingly beat the 2nd placed Gungahlin Cats team 11-2. In 2019, nine players including the Coach were named in the ACT Women’s team to go to the Nationals. In the National Touch Premiership, the pinnacle tournament for touch in Australia, four Vikings players and the coach participated in the competition and at the 2019 Touch World Cup two players represented Australia for the first time in the Women’s Over 27s and Women’s Over 35s divisions.
19 Award Nominations coca-cola SHIELD award nominations outstanding coaching or officiating achievement jonathan toze Tuggeranong Netball Association
Jonathan is a leader in building an all-inclusive community. He works tirelessly to build a pathway for inclusion within netball including incorporating an all abilities program which is run weekly for players with disabilities. He also runs the TNA Reconciliation Round in May of each year with the celebration and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture. He is also an ambassador for the Men’s Netball League within the ACT. Jonathan has been a major influence in establishing multiple fundraising opportunities for charities such as, Bosom Buddies, Lifeline, Heart Kids and Marymead to name a few, with events such as TNA Turns Pink which has now been running for four years with 100% of the proceeds going to these charities. Jonathan works tirelessly behind the scenes and is always the first to volunteer his time to attend events or to support the local community. He umpires games during the Saturday competition as required and will always help on the bbq when needed. Jonathan is not only a fantastic role model for the Tuggeranong Netball Association but also for our community.
alison riley Joyelle Calisthenics
Since obtaining her level one accreditation in 1998, Alison has been actively involved in coaching both teams and soloists across all age groups. Alison inspires her participants and fellow coaches to strive to be their best and always work to their full potential. Her naturally positive nature creates a cohesive, harmonious environment in her class, at competitions and at club events. Alison always displays the highest level of sportsmanship by supporting all teams and ages, being gracious in defeat and celebrating the success of her teams as well as others. This behaviour is inspirational to her colleagues, assistants, team members and broader Calisthenics community. From coaching, writing at competitions, running sessions at cadet and level one courses and more, Alison continuously demonstrates her dedication and commitment. She is incredibly passionate about giving back to the sport she has been involved in for so long and encourages this level of commitment and passion of her fellow coaches. This level of dedication and commitment demonstrates her sportsmanship across the Calisthenics community. Alison is passionate about the development of younger coaches. She is a mentor for our early career coaches and as Head Coach provides endless advice and guidance to the young Calisthenics coaching team.
coca-cola award nominations helen legge Tuggeranong Vikings Hockey Club
As well as playing First Grade Hockey, Helen has coached or umpired at a range of levels. Helen first coached the Tuggeranong Vikings U15 Hockey team as well as the ACT equivalent. Helen was elevated to the First Grade Umpiring panel and nominated to umpire at the Australian National Championships in the U13 and U15 Divisions. At the National Indoor Championships, Helen coached the ACT Girls U13 team and was Assistant Coach of the ACT U15 Girls team.
brad jones Tuggeranong Vikings Basketball Club
No longer having kids involved with the Club doesn’t stop Brad Jones from volunteering his time as President of the Tuggeranong Vikings Basketball Club. Brad also coaches the TVBC’s U12 Division 1 team and the U19 Division 1 team, which made it to the Grand-Final. Brad also helps manage the Premier league Men’s teams.
kaitlin makings South Canberra Gymnastics Club
Kaitlin coached the Level 5 and 6 Championships teams. Both her Level 5 and 6 teams had athletes finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in different individual apparatus, and her Level 6 team placed 2nd at the National Club Championships. Four of those six athletes were selected for the Trans Bass Challenge of which Kaitlin was selected as Coach. She was selected to represent the ACT as a judge at the Australian Championships. Kaitlin was a gymnast herself for over 10 years.
23 greg gourley Tuggeranong Masters Swimming Club
Greg has had a positive affect on many swimmers in the Tuggeranong Squad with improved times, technique and an enthusiasm to attend sessions. Greg is an innovative Coach, investigating the use of IT and swim devices in swim sessions. His use of video analysis has been extremely successful in improving swimmer’s technique. Greg’s coaching sessions embody the spirit of being a Masters Swimmer – fun, friendship and fitness. His sessions are always well planned and differentiated for all swimmers and abilities and he ensures all are aware of the focus of the session. He is a very positive Coach and provides constructive feedback. Most importantly, Greg’s sessions are inclusive and he actively develops a sense of team spirit and cohesion in the Club.
alex andriolo Brindabella Calisthenics Club
During her coaching career, Alex has coached nearly every age group, multiple times. She has competed at a local and National level and enjoyed a successful competition career. Whilst Calisthenics is competitive in nature, Alex has always encouraged her students and fellow coaches to compete against themselves and be the best they can be. Alex strives to create a harmonious atmosphere in her classes and at competitions that appreciate and respect various abilities, learning styles and coaching styles. Alex is very fair in considering matters of her team, BCC and Calisthenics ACT as a whole, and is willing to negotiate or compromise to achieve an outcome that is best for all. Alex has coached many solos in addition to teams, both experienced participants and brand new. She genuinely wants to develop each individual and takes the time to work hard with each girl to set tailored and personal goals to work towards these goals during the year. Alex has worked with many young and new participants and is constantly challenging their ability and pushing them to achieve their goals.
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actewagl.com.au actewagl shield award nominations outstanding junior achievement andrew eichner Ni Bonchi Judo
Andrew represented Ni Bonchi and JudoACT across multiple divisions. In Cadets, Andrew won a gold Medal at the ACT State titles and bronze at the Australian National Judo Championships, ACT and Gold Coast International Judo Opens and the inaugural Australian National Schools Judo Championships. Andrew competed in the Junior Men’s Division at the South Australian International Judo Open and won a silver medal. In 2019 Andrew received the JudoACT Men’s Cadet award as well as the Ni Bonchi Club Champion award.
tom hooper Tuggeranong Vikings Rugby
Rising star Tom Hooper had a tremendous year in 2019. Already a Brumby age grade rep, Tom was selected for the Australian U18’s team where he started against the Junior All Blacks. Tom captained the Tuggeranong Vikings Colts in 2019 and received the Club’s Rookie of the Year Award. Tom was selected for the Brumby runners and ACT U19’s squads and was also given an invitation to the Brumbies preseason training camp. Off the field Tom is still a natural leader. He was heavily involved in the Club’s Modified Rugby Program, for children with learning and perceptual difficulties, as a player mentor.
taylor mcniven Tuggeranong Vikings Hockey Club
Taylor was an integral part of the premiership-winning U18 Division 1 girls’ team. A regular member of the Women’s first grade team that made the Grand-Final, she also backed up to play for the second-grade team that was rebuilding after the loss of several long-standing players. Taylor’s contribution extends to more than just being a player. She took on the weekend coaching role of our U11-2 mixed team, building the skills and confidence of the next generation of hockey players. Taylor also coached an U13-2 girls’ team and led them to an amazing Grand Final victory against a previously undefeated opposition. Her positive attitude and encouragement led to an exceptional attendance rate at training and positive feedback from parents. Taylor was the recipient of TVHC’s Tony Mumberson Award recognising her significant contribution as a junior member of the club as well as her valuable contribution to our senior grades.
actewagl shield award nominations chloe arnold Tuggeranong Netball Association
In 2019 Chloe was a dual National Sport Athlete by qualifying for Swimming Australia Age Nationals in April and then for Netball ACT Schoolgirls National Championships in July. Chloe swam competitively for six years after qualifying in her first School Swimming Nationals at age nine. It was this same year that she made her underage debut into the U11 TNA Representative side. She has continued to juggle the heavy training commitments required to compete at National level for both sports for the last four years and towards the end of 2019 decided to concentrate on Netball. In 2019 Chloe was also selected to join the Netball ACT Emerging Talented Academy Program, was a representative in the TNA under 19 State League Division 1 team, and was nominated for TNA’s most outstanding junior player. At 15 years old, Chloe is a committed athlete who between trainings can be seen coaching NetSetGO, TNA club juniors and umpiring on a Saturday morning.
charlise cleary Tuggeranong Netball Association
Charlise was selected in both the ACT U15’s and ACT U17’s Netball Teams in 2019. Charlise was also a member of the undefeated Raging Rebels team who won both the TNA Intermediates Division 1 competition and the ACT and District Premiers Carnival in 2019, and the TNA U15’s Division 1 Representative team who placed 2nd at the ACT Junior Netball Championships. Charlise was the youngest in the National competition across Australia who competed at the National Netball Championships.
brianna simon Canberra Physical Culture Club
Brianna’s Physical Culture dream came true in 2019 due to her dedication and persistence in developing her skills within the sport. In September, Brianna competed in the 12-year-old Physical Culture Junior Champion Girl competition - Liverpool Zone, which comprises of 10 clubs across NSW and ACT. Over 50 competitors entered this individual competition section. Brianna successfully progressed through each stage of the competition, Semi-Finals and the final where she placed in the top five in the Liverpool Zone, qualifying for the Junior National Finals held at Olympic Park. Brianna represented the ACT at the National Finals Competitions where she competed individually against 90 girls from all areas of Australia. She again, progressed through all stages of the National Competition and was awarded third place in Australia. Brianna also represented the ACT in netball and touch.
29 rosemary liston Canberra Physical Culture Club
Rosemary has been part of the Canberra Physical Culture Club for six years. She has represented Canberra in Individual and Team competitions at a National and Zone level. Rosemary represents Canberra Physical Culture in all promotional and fundraising events, most recently in dance performances before sporting matches and the SouthFest display in 2019. In September 2019, Rosemary competed individually in the Junior Champion Girl Competition - Liverpool Zone, which comprises of 10 clubs across NSW and ACT. Over 80 competitors entered this individual competition section. Rosemary successfully progressed through each stage of the competition, Semi-Finals and final where she was awarded first place.
gwyllym young South Canberra Tuggeranong Athletics Club
Over the last 12 months, Gwyllym has demonstrated an outstanding competitive instinct and racing ability as he has moved up distances and established himself as one of the most promising talents in Australian racewalking. Dating back to December 2018, Gwyllym is undefeated at National level competitions yet four of those victories have been by less than 5 seconds. Even an injury hampered training schedule to a Sydney event in April couldn’t stop him winning. He has improved his times for the 10km racewalk by over 2min 30sec in the second half of 2019 and is on track to represent Australia at both the World Race Walking Cup (in the U20 10km) and the World U20 Athletics Championships in 2020. Gwyllym is also a great help at the Club and is always willing to volunteer to help out younger age groups in organising events or training.
colby eddowes South Canberra Tuggeranong Athletics Club
Colby had an outstanding year in 2019. At the Australian Junior Athletics Championships, he achieved Gold in the U18 Decathlon, Silver in the U18 Long Jump & 110m Hurdles, Bronze in the U18 High Jump and Pole Vault. He achieved his goal of representing Australia at the Oceania Championship in the U18 Decathlon, Long Jump & 110m Hurdles however he was forced to withdraw from all events due to an injury. His maturity, hard work, and commitment to sport speak volumes about the character of this young man and these attributes will take him far in the future. Colby has already set his next goal which is to represent Australia again this year at the World U20 Athletics Championship.
actewagl shield award nominations amber sibley South Canberra Gymnastics Club
Amber represented SCGC at the ACT State Championships, coming 1st on Floor, 2nd on Bars and Vault and 2nd place All-Round. Amber later went on to the Nationals and again finished 2nd All-Round from over 240 other gymnasts. Amber was one of the six best from each state to be selected for the Trans Bass Challenge, and finished 1st in Vault, 3rd on Floor with a 3rd place All-Round. Amber shows a dedication and commitment to be the best she can, always working hard and giving 100% at training to gain skills and maintain fitness. Amber is a positive and encouraging member of the team and the Club. Amber shows an ability to perform consistently while competing against the best in the country bringing her great results.
mitchell forshaw Tuggeranong Vikings Swim Club
A late starter in swimming terms, Mitchell has progressed at a huge rate. He was a medalist in four events at the ACT Championships, was NSW State Champion in the 200m Breaststroke and Bronze medalist in the 100m Breaststroke at the NSW State Age Championships. At the NSW Country Championships he was a Silver medalist in three events as well as receiving Bronze in one.
31 Vikings Community Champions
actewagl shield award nominations 35 VIkings community champions
In 40 Years, Vikings has achieved many things. Vikings prides itself on one of its purposes; to foster Sport in the Valley. This purpose can only be realised through the enduring contribution of the people in our Sporting community who make the Valley a better place to live and play sport. These people demonstrate the Vikings spirit by building a sense of community; fostering and encouraging sport participation and aiding the Valley in ensuring social connectivity.
Tonight, we would like to honour these Vikings Champions and thank them for their contribution and impact they have had in their respective sports. Taryn Langdon Lake Tuggeranong Rowing Club
As an elite athlete in rowing and the ACT Academy of Sport scholarship holder, Taryn’s highlight was a Silver medal achievement at the 1998 Junior World Championships in Austria. This was also the year in which she became an inaugural member of Lake Tuggeranong Rowing Club when it officially opened.
Following the conclusion of her elite Rowing career, and true to her interest and dedication as a highly spirited member of the Tuggeranong community, Taryn grew her coaching experience and worked tirelessly to develop Lake Tuggeranong Rowing Club, an affiliate club of the Vikings Group, whilst earnestly committing herself to Club Captain duties. During this period, she was well respected for her immense Rowing knowledge of both the sport itself, the boat fleet and associated equipment. Taryn was steadfast in her learn-to-row coaching and club session coaching roles, all the while encouraging both competitive level and recreational rowers. Taryn’s unyielding efforts and contribution towards helping to build this community-based club saw its steady growth and success.
Her knowledge of this sport earned her an executive position on the Rowing ACT Board along with her major role in the Winter Time Trial Series. Taryn was also a selector for the ACT Youth Rowing Program. Taryn initiated the annual Tuggeranong Cup Regatta to open each rowing regatta season in an effort to bring ACT’s local competition further afield from Lake Burley Griffin to Lake Tuggeranong. This has encouraged the ACT rowing fraternity, including school clubs, to experience a different venue and to promote the Tuggeranong Community.
Taryn’s interest in rowing saw her extend her skills to Surf Boat Rowing and competing in the Vikings team in the biennial George Bass Competition. Although Taryn eventually moved on from Rowing, her deep sense of community spirit for the Tuggeranong Valley has never waned. She has been a major contributor to the planning, organisation and implementation of the annual SouthFest event since its inauguration.
Her strong interest and compassion to progress her community has led Taryn to robust connections with local government to help build a better Tuggeranong Community. The essence of true Vikings Spirit! Ant Davies Vikings Junior Rugby
Ant can be regarded as someone who has always lived and breathed the Vikings Spirit. From six years as a Junior Vikings player, to a parent with playing sons and to further involvement as a coach and member of the Junior club’s Executive, spanning some nine years. As Vikings celebrates 40 years so do the Junior Vikings club - one of the oldest and longest running junior sports clubs in the Valley. Ant was part of the first season at Vikings Juniors - his love of Rugby, all thing Vikings and Tuggeranong is born out of those early days playing in the blood and bandages for six years.
Ant returned to the Viking Juniors fold in 2012 when his sons joined the U7s and U8s. Both are still playing in 2020 in the U14s and U16s. Ant’s commitment and tireless work for the Viking Juniors is often in the background - one of a number of hard-working volunteers devoting many hundreds of hours in a mountain of tasks each season. Ant has spent five years as Vice President and has coached for nearly eight years – including two years as coach of two age groups along with a committee role. Ant has a passion for Vikings Rugby and wants to see Rugby and Vikings grow in the Valley and is always looking at opportunities to promote and recruit new families into the Vikings Rugby Community.
He has in recent years worked with Viking Seniors to develop the level of coaching within the Juniors and has helped support the 2020 introduction of the exciting new collaboration between Viking Seniors and Juniors introducing the Gen-Red program. Ant has also been successful in bringing on Makwarra as a sponsor of the Junior Vikings - being an Indigenous Business for the last three years Makwarra have helped over 30 players registration fees in Vikings Juniors with a focus on Indigenous junior players and other players with hardship.
Vikings community champions Roz Waters Tuggeranong Valley Womens Bowls Club
Roz took up the challenging sport of Lawn Bowls in October 1980 and has continued to be a very active participant since then. She joined the Tuggeranong Valley Women’s Bowling Club upon moving to Canberra on 1 April 1995 where she has been a very energetic force. In 1997 Roz became a Level 1 Umpire followed by becoming a Level 2 Umpire, a position she held until 2015.
Roz has been recognised numerous times for her outstanding contribution to umpiring at the Australian Sides Championships and other events. In 2019, at the age of 85, she participated in the National Officiating Accreditation Scheme and renewed her qualifications as a National Umpire. In 2002 Roz took on the role of President of the Ladies Bowling Club, a position she held for three years and only relinquished in line with the Club’s Constitution which only allows the appointments to be for three years. On 20 June 2009 the Tuggeranong Valley Women’s Bowling Club conferred Life Membership on Roz which is an accolade highly treasured.
This award demonstrates the high regard that members of the club have for Roz and her dedication to the sport and all participants. The Vikings Group also acknowledged Roz’s contribution to the club and the local community by awarding her with the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2007. In 2012 Roz took on the demanding role of Treasurer, a position she still holds and has no intention of relinquishing in the near future.
She has worked tirelessly in the background for many years holding numerous positions on the committee. In total Roz has been on the committee of the TVWBC for the past 22 years working in most positions including Vice-President. Speaking to all members of both bowling clubs located at Tuggeranong you will not find a member who does not appreciate and acknowledge her selfless contribution over the past 24 years to the sport of Lawn Bowls in the local community. She continually demonstrates the Viking Spirit in all that she does.
When approached about this nomination she replied, “I am not much of a bowler but my main aim has always been to help our bowlers and officials stand-up and be proud of each and every achievement. The support group of other members always makes me feel special and needed.” Kim Terrell Tuggeranong Vikings Water Polo
Founding Father Kim was one of the members who began the Club 25 years ago. Not only did Kim begin the Club, but has spent 25 years on committees, both at Vikings Water Polo and at ACT Level. He has coached members both young and old. Kim has been a driving force for all members, to encourage all to be fair and supporting of each other, while driving members to reach their full potential. He has welcomed people who wanted to grow in the sport as well as those that just want to play socially.
Kim says “As a past President, Coach and player with the Vikings Water Polo Club I helped hundreds of children and seniors learn to play Water Polo and recognise the value of teamwork, collaboration and hard work. I am particularly proud of the Club’s ability to help players of all levels and provide pathways for elite juniors and seniors to represent the ACT, NSW and Australia in Water Polo. The ongoing success of the Club after 25 years is a testament to the value it brings to the Tuggeranong community and the broader ACT region.”
35 Rene Bol Tuggeranong Vikings Water Polo
Rene is a former Olympian, having played in the 80’s for Canada. Rene has been instrumental in the Club’s development as one of the founding members. Rene specialised in coaching juniors at the club, and was instrumental in starting an early training program. His time and effort in developing young players and helping to achieve their best proved a strong basis for Vikings Water Polo. The club was very strong in the 90’s and 2000’s with many of the young athletes going onto represent the State and Country in representative competitions.
What the Viking Spirit means, Rene – “The Viking Spirit is one of fairness, equality, community based and distributed to all potential athletes and sporting groups to enhance participation, striving toward excellence and assisting with various forms of funding to help lessen the financial burden placed on families. As a “Viking”, you have a sense of identity, strength and courage, just like the viking warriors of the past.” John Fox Tuggeranong Vikings Water Polo
John came to Canberra on an inaugural water polo scholarship from Victoria. John is not only a member of the Club, but is a former Australian Olympian from Sydney 2000, and also an Australian Olympic Coach – London 2012. John has demonstrated the Viking Spirit through coaching aspiring youngsters within the club while building friendships and supporting the community as a whole.
Having a former Olympic coach and player within the club, means that the aspiring players and club members can gain an enormous amount of knowledge within their own game. It helps them be proud to represent our club to know that someone of that stature is able to support, encourage and teach them to be the best they can.
About Vikings, John says “Arriving from Victoria I was seeking to play for a club that not only provided opportunities to extend my water polo participation, but also one that had camaraderie amongst its members. Vikings was a perfect fit under the tutelage of Olympian Rene Bol as Head Coach. Throughout my time at Vikings I have made lifelong friends, many of whom have their playing days long behind them. However, many of these former players have generously put back into the Club either serving on committees, administrating, coaching, parenting future generations and generally supporting the club. I find myself fortunate to have been able to also foster the Viking spirit through coaching and contributing to the forward direction of the Water Polo Club.
“Throughout my career I have also had the pleasure of fostering relationships with many non-water polo Vikings members from a host of other sports. The common trait that I found prevalent amongst many Vikings members across all sports was the pride members had in representing the Tuggeranong community in club, state, National and international competition. I have been most privileged to be able to perpetuate these values amongst the sporting community in my role as player and coach.” Pina Kidd Tuggeranong Valley Cricket Club
Pina continues to be the heart of the club. A multiple time Volunteer of the Year nominee, a typical week includes running the clubhouse and preparing players lunches, scoring first grade, being Assistant Treasurer and valued member of the committee. Pina has for many years been the life blood of the club, and year after year finds new and old ways to keep the club ticking. As well as all official roles, Pina has also been heavily involved with the club raising funds for the McGrath Foundation through our Pink Stumps initiative.
Vikings community champions Rod Harrod Tuggeranong Vikings Triathlon Club
Rod has made a significant contribution to the Club since he joined in approximately 2003. Rod is an exemplary citizen and a fine triathlete, completing races of all distances from sprint and standard races through to competing in Ironman races. He has also had the opportunity to represent Australia at age-group Triathlon World Championships. He volunteered for service on the club committee holding both Vice President and Secretary roles in 2006/07, as well as the Vice President role in 2007/08, 2014 to 2016 and as President from 2016 to 2018. Rod was a respected voice in providing guidance to the Club committee and members following some internal disruptions to governance, demonstrating both his commitment to the club and the respect in which he is held in the community. Rod is always willing to lend a hand.
Rod is also an active member in the ACT Triathlon Community, regularly racing and volunteering to support local races over the years. In recent years, Rod has found his niche in the commentary role at local triathlon events, which he has also done several times for the biennial George Bass Surf Boat marathon. Rod has also achieved quite a lot outside of triathlon. In addition to lengthy service in the Royal Australian Navy and work with the George Bass Surf Boat marathon, he is also a White Ribbon Ambassador for the prevention of violence towards women.
Rod is well loved and respected by many. He is a regular at club training sessions, in particular swimming and running and often has welcoming words to new members and is happy to offer encouragement and advice to other members. The Club is lucky to have men and women of his calibre as members. It is his dedication to serving the community that best shows how Rod is an ideal club ambassador, demonstrating the Club’s community-based culture and healthy lifestyle values. John Grady Tuggeranong Little Athletics Association
A servant of 24 years, John started in 1996 with Tuggeranong Little Athletics Association. John was an age group manager and of the 35 young U6 boys, there were still eight of the same mates 10 years later in 2006. John was a committee member from 1997, President from 2000-2003 and Head Coach from 2000, where he still is today.
John – “Being involved in a community that helps young people be the best they can be and ensuring they have fun in the process. I enjoy coaching and being involved in Little Athletics. Always being there for the children and their families means so much to me. I value being part of the Tuggeranong Little Athletics and in turn the Vikings community.” Barbara Eddowes Tuggeranong Little Athletics Association
Barbara commenced with TLAA in 2009, as most parents do, with her kids’ involvement. Barbara took a very hands-on approach to the Club by serving as Secretary and Committee member from 2011-2012, President from 2013-2017 as well as coach from 2014-2017.
Although not with little athletics anymore, Barbara continues to contribute to the Vikings and Tuggeranong sporting community in her current role as Secretary of South Canberra Tuggeranong Athletics Club.
37 Lyndon Langdon Lake Tuggeranong Rowing Club
Since Lyndon became a member of Lake Tuggeranong Rowing Club in 2005, his initial interest in becoming a rower soon saw him combining his new sport with a strong energetic drive to build a better fleet of rowing boats. Other clubs’ boat cast offs became newly fitted out boats in Lyndon’s ‘spare’ time, proudly bearing a new name of either Tuggeranong suburbs or nearby landscape features, an initiative of his that has remained a LTRC tradition. Lyndon’s advocacy for active club participation and improvements soon saw him in the Club’s Presidency role for several years.
Lyndon’s pride in the Tuggeranong community is evident in the many ways he has helped develop Lake Tuggeranong as a vibrant activity hub. Lyndon has remained dedicated to keeping the immediate environment safe, clean and usable and maintaining communication channels between fellow lake users. Lyndon worked closely with Taryn Langdon when she initiated the annual Tuggeranong Cup Regatta with Rowing ACT to open each rowing regatta season in an effort to bring ACT’s local competition further afield from Lake Burley Griffin to Lake Tuggeranong. This has encouraged the ACT rowing fraternity, including school clubs, to experience a different venue and to promote the Tuggeranong Community. Each year Lyndon continues to work closely with Rowing ACT to ensure that this event lives on.
As continuing Club President, Lyndon fulfilled his duties in fine detail and he attended a council meeting in which the agenda focused on development around Lake Tuggeranong. Lyndon ensured the clubs facilities were up to scratch, receiving a government fund to upgrade the boatshed.
Lyndon has also been a mainstay and backbone for Tuggeranong’s annual SouthFest event since its inauguration, ensuring that all stall holders are equipped appropriately and the day’s order of events runs smoothly. Geoff Mason Tuggeranong Little Athletics Association
With 14 years’ service, Geoff started his affiliation when his children started Little A’s but continued well after they had finished. Geoff has held numerous roles including President, Vice President, Secretary, Registrar, Competition Officer, Data Entry, Records Officer and Starter.
On the Vikings Spirit in the Tuggeranong Community, Geoff sees it as providing the opportunity and support for all community members to participate in sport at whatever level and to encourage all who participate to do their best. David Murphy Tuggeranong Vikings Swim Club
David has coached hundreds of Tuggeranong swimmers over his 22 years; as well as coaching for the ACT swim team. He is well-respected throughout the ACT and NSW swimming community.
David is incredibly determined, committed and professional in his approach. He very rarely misses a session and fits his substantial coaching hours with family and other work commitments. He is at the pool at 5:30 for morning sessions, and leaves at 7:00 for evening sessions each day.
Mr Murphy, as the kids know him, is firm but fair. He cares about his swim team and his coaching team. In between the hard work, he encourages kids to have fun and develop friendships. The kids also love it when he tells one of his entertaining stories because it gives them a break from their tough sets!
David has coached swimmers who have competed at international, national, state and local level. Several of his swimmers have represented at Paralympics, junior Pan Pacific Games, youth Olympics and Olympic/ Commonwealth Games trials. His coaching has helped to establish many swimming careers overseas at college level and has produced many state champions. Aside from high level achievements, his coaching has helped kids at all levels of swimming develop confidence and friendships.
Vikings community champions Matthew O'Loughlin Tuggeranong Vikings Baseball Club
If you were to cast your mind back about 40 years, to a time when the Licensed Club forefathers were in fervent discussions about founding a club, long before a sod had been turned, you would have seen a young Matthew O’Loughlin and his dad going door to door canvassing potential members to be part of a Licensed Club, a place where people could come together in the Valley to share a social occasion, to play sport, of which baseball was one of the first of the affiliated sports club members.
Fast forward those 40 years and you can still find Matthew out on the Viking Park diamond on a Saturday afternoon playing C Grade, albeit a bit slower these days, it is obvious to see that his enthusiasm for the game has not waned. If you were to add up all of his games over 40 years to include those played for Tuggeranong Rangers who developed into the Tuggeranong Vikings, winter league games in Wollongong and representative games across juniors and seniors, he is not far from 10,000 games.
Off the field, Matthew has been a long serving member of the Baseball Club committee. He has held many positions from long standing President to being the current Sports Council Representative. Matthew is a very strong cultural leader within the Club and he is always willing to lend a hand on game days or simply to impart some well established knowledge to a younger player coming through the ranks.
Matthew is the latest person to be inducted as a Life Member of the Baseball Club. It was well received amongst all members of the Club as a very worthy recognition of his hard work and selfless determination. It is this hard work and determination that has ensured the success and sustainability of the Club to date and establishes a very clear precedent for our members to sustain this success into the future. It’s not always easy but Matthew is always there leading by example. Every club has those members that enjoy being part of something they love, to be part of a community organisation, who genuinely want to see others do well, who go above and beyond and who ask for very little in return especially when it comes to public recognition. The Baseball Club have one of the good ones. Jane McGlew South Canberra Tuggeranong Athletics Club
With 18 years committee experience, Jane is one of those very special volunteers who is always willing to pitch in with whatever needs doing. She is a constant presence at just about every single athletics meet in Canberra, including school, masters, junior and open events - always in charge of the photo finish and results area. She also volunteers at the SCT kids cross country series throughout winter whenever she can - and is often also an official at national championships and similar events. She was the Vikings Club representative for South Canberra Tuggeranong for at least 10 years.
Jane is a constant, cheerful and calming presence for the club and for athletics across the ACT. She is one of the unsung heroes without whom competing, trying to achieve personal bests and go on to greater things would not be possible. Without Jane, SCT, the Tuggeranong community and athletics more broadly would be poorer and a lot of weight would fall on the other volunteers.
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intersport hr heher shield award nominations outstanding senior achievement david eichner Ni Bonchi Judo
Ni Bonchi Judo member David Eichner had an outstanding year in 2019. David, representing Judo ACT, won gold medals at the Australian National Judo Championships, the Gold Coast International Judo Open and at the Australian Masters Games as well as a silver medal at the South Australian International Judo open. David represented Ni Bonchi at the State titles as well as local judo competitions. To finish off the year David received the Ni Bonchi Club Achievement Award for Best senior as well as the 2019 JudoACT Veteran Men’s award.
alan taylor Vikings Lawn Bowls Club
Alan had a remarkable season in 2019. He won five out of the seven Club Championships he was eligible to play in, as well as winning a State title. He captained the ACT over 60’s State team in the National Championships as well as representing the ACT in the Open Championship.
Alan received multiple champion awards in 2019 including Singles, Triples, Consistency, Over 60’s Pairs, Major/ Minor pairs and Over 60’s State Fours. What makes these results even more remarkable is that only two years ago a debilitating back injury almost resulted in Alan being unable to continue playing bowls.
len ikitau Tuggeranong Vikings Rugby
Len started the year with a bang, as he earned a debut for the Brumbies against the Blues in Canberra. Len was one of the best players in the local John I Dent Cup – finishing in the top five for the MacDougall Medal Player of the Year voting. Len was a strong and reliable centre and after a successful season received the Tuggeranong Vikings Player of the Year Award; he was also selected for the Canberra Vikings NRC team.
intersport hr heher shield award nominations jennifer feltham Tuggeranong Vikings Hockey Club
First grade goalkeeper Jennifer Feltham, achieved many milestones in 2019. Jennifer played her 500th first grade game as well as clocking over 1000 games for the Hockey ACT senior women’s competition. Having a number of developing juniors getting their first taste of senior hockey, Jenny took them under her wing and supported them throughout the season, offering advice and giving encouragement before and after games. Her achievements reached beyond Tuggeranong. Jennifer was selected for the Australian over 50’s side for the Masters World Cup in Spain as well as the Trans-Tasman Series. She was selected for the ACT over 45’s indoor team for the National Championships as well as managing her male counterparts at the same event.
erin osborne Tuggeranong Valley Cricket Club
Erin Osborne is a former Australian player who joined Tuggeranong Valley Cricket Club in 2015/2016 season. Erin is the current captain of the ACT Meteors playing the Women’s National League, and a contracted player with the Melbourne Stars in the Women’s Big Bash League. Erin has also taken on a senior leadership role within the Club as the Coaching Director. When available, Erin plays 2nd grade (men’s) premier cricket with Tuggeranong, and has often captained the side over the past number of years. Erin is a wealth of knowledge and experience and does an amazing job of passing on that knowledge and mentoring our young members. Erin has won multiple world cups and the Ashes!
angeline blackburn South Canberra Tuggeranong Athletics Club
As a junior Angeline Blackburn competed for Australia at the World Junior Championships, however, due to some bad injuries, she has unfortunately missed out on a few Australian teams in the past. In 2019 she was selected to represent Australia at the World Relay Championships and proved that with persistence and strength anything is achievable. It has been a hard and long road for her to get back into the ‘gold & green’ especially with the depth of the women’s 400m at the moment. She is doing well and has set her sights on Tokyo 2020. Angeline is a proud indigenous person and received the Indigenous Athlete of the Year award from Cathy Freeman in 2009. Looking ahead to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Angeline has been cited as a potential star for Aboriginal children to look up too.
43 tim D'abrera South Canberra Tuggeranong Athletics Club
As an athlete with disability, Tim is nationally ranked in some of his disciplines but he is a multiple club point-score champion because he competes in every event he possibly can. 2019 was a breakout year for Tim, highlighted by representing Australia in the INAS Global Games (organised by the International Federation for Athletes with Intellectual Disability) in the heptathlon and pole vault. Tim came home with the bronze medal in the pole vault. Tim’s all-round ability and enthusiasm was proven by also winning a bronze medal in the Open Men’s Para race at the Australian Cross-Country Championships in August.
james bauceti Southern Canberra Gymnastics Club
In 2019, James made the Australian World Cup Gymnastics team, with events held in Melbourne, Doha, Baku and the World Championships in Stuttgart, finishing 11th in the vault. James has shown many years of commitment, dedication and passion to gymnastics. To reach the pinnacle of the sport has taken James some 30+ hours per week for more than eight years at the Senior level. James has overcome adversity to continue training at the elite level and performing world class skills.
joshua Alford Tuggeranong Vikings Swim Club
Josh has achieved great success at an international, National, state and regional level in swimming. Josh competes in multi-class events in the intellectual impairment classification, and also competes in open events in many competitions. Competing at the INAS Global games (the world’s biggest sports event for intellectually impaired athletes), Josh took home two Gold and two Silver medals. He was also part of the Australian world record breaking relay team.
intersport hr heher shield award nominations kimberly grant Tuggeranong Vikings Touch
2019 was a successful year for Kim, five months after having a second child she was selected for the Australian Over 27s touch team. She travelled to Malaysia in April with the Australian team for the Masters World Cup, losing a close Grand-Final to New Zealand. Juggling a young family, lack of sleep while still training and trying to achieve your sporting goals is not easy. Kim’s commitment, dedication and drive to achieve meant that she could make it all work and she could realise a dream of playing for Australia.
erin sutcliffe Tuggeranong Vikings Touch
Studying Law, a full-time job, three teenage kids, Mum-taxi and Australian Touch Representative. Erin manages it all. A regular ACT Touch representative over the years, Erin was selected for the Australian Over 35s for the Masters World Cup in Malaysia where the team won the Gold medal.
45 History of the affiliated
affiliated group year affiliated
South Canberra Tuggeranong Athletics Club 1979
Tuggeranong Valley Rugby Union Club 1979
Tuggeranong Vikings Baseball Club 1979
Tuggeranong Vikings Hockey Club 1979
Tuggeranong Valley Junior Rugby Union Football Club 1980
Tuggeranong Senior Citizens Club 1981
Tuggeranong Valley Cricket Club 1981
Joyelle Calisthenics Club 1983
Tuggeranong Chess Club 1983
Tuggeranong Vikings Basketball Club 1983
Tuggeranong Vikings Lawn Bowls Club 1983
Vikings Fishing Club 1983
Tuggeranong Badminton Club 1984
Tuggeranong Vikings Social Golf Club 1984
Valley Vikings Squash Club 1984
Panthers Volleyball Club 1986
Tuggeranong Netball Association 1986
Tuggeranong Master Swimming Club 1987
Canberra Surf and Lake Rowing Club 1988
Southern Canberra Gymnastics Club 1988
Tuggeranong Vikings Women’s Hockey Club 1989
Pines Tennis Club 1990
Tuggeranong Vikings SwimClub 1991
Vikings Touch Football Association 1991
South Tuggeranong Softball Association 1992
Canberra Classics Softball Club 1993
Calwell Little Athletics Association 1994
Lanyon Little Athletics Club 1994
Tuggeranong Valley Women’s Bowling Club 1994
Tuggeranong Vikings Water Polo Club 1994 sporting & social groups
affiliated group year affiliated
Kambah Pony Club 1995
Lake Tuggeranong Rowing Club 1995
Murrumbidgee Broomball Club 1995
Tuggeranong Vikings Cycling Club 1995
Vikings Social Tennis Club 1995
Australian Capital Taekwondo 1996
Lanyon Valley Toastmasters 1996
Ni Bonchi Judo Club 1996
Tuggeranong Adult Riding Club 1997
Tuggeranong Dog Training Club 1997
Tuggeranong Valley Racing Pigeon Club 1997
Tuggeranong Vikings BMX Club 1997
Tuggeranong Vikings Triathlon Club 1997
Brindabella Calisthenics College 1999
Tuggeranong Tornadoes Gridiron Club 2000
Independent Disabled Tenpin Bowlers of the ACT 2003
Tuggeranong Archery Club 2003
Canberra Physical Culture Club 2005
Tuggeranong Little Athletics Club 2005
Capital Field Archers 2011
FACT BMX 2012
Lanyon United Football Club 2016
Olympia Judo Club 2017