Police Amateur Sports & Welfare Society

2016 Victoria Police Sports Awards Presentation Evening

Tuesday 6th September, 2016 Moonee Valley Racing Club, Sitting in the Celebrity Room of the Moonee Valley Racing, two tables of club members were in for quite a night. Not surprisingly, it was somewhat hard to recognise some members in ‘After Five’ dress. Waste deep in mud or snow winching bogged cars; covered in dust or sand; hesitantly poking river crossings or snaking up mountain tracks or around valleys for a tasty picnic is more the norm.

The humming around the large room as old acquaintances Russell Mark, OAM renewed friendships eased when Master of Ceremonies, World Champion Trap shooting Olympic gold medallist Russell Mark introduced the first of the 6 Olympic Games, G & S three Guest Speakers. C’wealth Games, G & B All were most informative and entertaining as they reminisced how they made their way to the top of their individual pyramids and future outlooks.

Michelle Payne Simplice Ribouem Chris Naish First female jockey to win the 2016 Olympic AFL footballer and CEO of the Cup weightlifter REACH FOUNDATION

Throughout the night, recognition Awards were accepted by sportsmen and women, team captains and administrators, scholarship and Life Member inductees.

Under Russell’s MC expertise, presentations were completed smoothly and efficiently and after a tasty supper suddenly the clock showed the night was over. A good time was had by all. Most Outstanding Individual Police Sporting or Welfare Achievement of the Year - Awarded to the Four Wheel Drive Clubs 'Blue Green Crew' project created by Marcus Nash which provided 200 Defence, Police & Emergency Services members a chance to get away from the stresses of serious work life.

Marcus accepting award from sponsor, BankVic’s president Mr John Mugavin

other AWARDS

Annual 'Life Membership' of the Society went to Sergeant David Jamieson.

David was a founding member of the Victoria Police Rugby Club in 1999, and became a Vice President of the Society in the same year. He assisted in the development of the initial Victoria Police Amateur Sports & Welfare Society's website, and has hosted both rugby league and national carnivals in Melbourne.

Athlete Scholarship - Awarded to Detective Senior Constable Kelly Bayliss who will represent Australia and Victoria Police at the 2016 International Natural Olympia and Women's Figure and Body Sculpting event.

Administrator of the Year - Awarded to Senior Constable Kieran Rodgers, Secretary of the Victoria Police Cricket Club who has overseen initiatives to increase membership, networking and assisted in the development of the 'Luke Batty Memorial Shield'.

Most Improved Police Team of the Year - Awarded to the Victoria Police Football Club for demonstrating a fantastic team culture, community engagement, charity support and a willingness to improve the club.

Most Outstanding Police Recreation, Social, or Other Achievement of the Year - Awarded to the Victoria Police Soccer Club's annual 'Tony Clarke Memorial Match' which is played against ex-Socceroos players.

Most Outstanding Police Club of the Year - Awarded to the Victoria Police Cycling Club which raised $40,000 in its second Police Legacy ride from Corryong, Victoria to the National Police Memorial in Canberra.

Victoria Police Sporting 'Hall of Fame' - Awarded to Senior Sergeant Russell Fletcher and presented by the Minister for Police Lisa Neville. Russell represented Victoria for decades breaking state and national swimming records. He is also the only person to have twice won the Society's prestigious 'Most Outstanding Individual Sporting Achievement' award.

Bernard (Barney) Herbert (VFL/AFL) Deanne Butler (Basketball)

Emmett Dunne (AFL) Frederick Lionel Hughson (VFL/AFL)

Jack 'Copper' Evans (VFL/AFL) John (Jack) O'Toole (Woodchopping)

Joseph (Joe) Rueben Sellwood (VFL/AFL) Les Harley (Boxing)

Paul Maguire (Swimming) Raelee Thompson (Cricket)

Ray Mitchell (Wrestling) Ronald James Taylor (Boxing)

Ronald Vincent Hunt (Wrestling) Sam Snell (VFL/AFL)

Stephen McBurney (AFL Umpire) Amanda Hardy (Badminton)

Russell Cook (VFL/AFL) Garry John Schipper (Sailing)

Allan Lindsay Jeans (VFL/AFL Coach) Geoff ‘Tex’ Rosenow (VFL)

Jack Dyer (VFL/AFL) Rex Hunt (VFL/AFL)

William (Bill) Proudfoot (VFL) Kellie Loughman (Softball)

Ken Snell (VFL) Russell Fletcher (Swimming)

For history and complete list of inductee achievements visit www.vpasws.org.au Hall of Fame