This year the Northern Country Region is very pleased to bestow the honour of NCR Life Membership to 3 of our long-time volunteers and 1 award for NCR Service Recognition.
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Doug Cobbledick – Nathalia – Life Member
Nominated by Nathalia Centre
13 years involvement with Nathalia Centre and 13 years involvement to the Northern Country Region.
Doug is extremely passionate about grouping athletics and developing fundamental skills for all little athletes not only at centre level, but also at Region level. Therefore, he has been instrumental in obtaining numerous grants for the NCR Region across his time on the committee.
Doug is focused on upskilling volunteers across all centres, with the flow on effect of developing all little athletes to reach their potential.
The use of some of these grants has allowed the NCR Region to host “Coach the Coach” type sessions in conjunction with Little Athletics Victoria and Athletics Victoria. These sessions have been well attended and appreciated by all centres.
The grants have provided volunteers with coaching courses and no out of pocket expenses, making the courses inclusive for all.
Doug has unselfishly continued his commitment to Nathalia centre and the Region during years when his own children did not participate in Little Athletics.
Doug is a frequent Nathalia delegate at State conference and has been Nathalia’s delegate to Region meetings. He has played fundamental roles at Region events through officiating and is often first to arrive and last to leave.
Doug works tirelessly behind the scenes and is quite humble about his contributions.
We believe Doug is very worthy of being awarded Life Membership of Northern Country Region.
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Carolyn Trethowan – Wangaratta – Life Member
Nominated by the Region Executive
Carolyn joined the Wangaratta Little Athletics centre when her two daughters registered in 2006-2007. During her 14 years involvement at the centre Carolyn has filled various roles on Competition nights as a Shot Put and Discus Chief, finish line recorder and Announcer to name just a few. Taking advantage of many training opportunities Carolyn’s knowledge has enabled her to work with other centre coaches and committee, sharing ideas and assisting the athletes. Carolyn has been a huge asset to all at the Wangaratta centre.
Carolyn’s significant Region Involvement of 12 years been invaluable. She
has held various positions as a committee member and has given total commitment to each of the positions she has held. As well as her Region committee duties, Carolyn has represented Wangaratta as their Region delegate to meeting’s, officiated at Region Relays and Track & Field and filled a variety of official positions. Carolyn’s commitment to Little Athletics at both Wangaratta centre and Northern Country Region is obvious to all. She gives her time unconditionally to any tasks and is always willing to step in and assist others when needed. The Executive of Northern Country Region believe Carolyn has demonstrated she is thoroughly deserving of being nominated to receive Life Membership of the Northern Country Region.
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Gary Wright – Albury – Life Member
Nominated by the Region Executive
Gary’s involvement with Little Athletics began when he registered his daughter at the Albury centre in 2002. Gary quickly pitched in as a parent helper and over his 11 years of centre involvement took on a variety of roles. Some of which included but were not limited to: Vice President, President, Treasurer, Publicity officer, Coach, Starter, Team Manager and On Track Co-ordinator. His experience, knowledge and assistance were invaluable to the Albury centre.
Gary was actively involved in the process, submission of grants and establishment of the new Officials building at the Albury Centre over a period of two years. His commitment to the project was acknowledged when the building became a reality, with the Albury Council, NSW State Government and Albury Little Athletics centre all funding the project.
Gary’s Region involvement extends over a 13-year period and he is currently a Region Referee and Competition sub-committee member. As well as a centre delegate Gary has held several roles within the Region as a Starter, Chief Official at Relays & T&F events, Walks Judge, Referee and NCR committee member. He has officiated at State events and ALAC and has been a Development Officer for LAVic visiting district schools.
The Northern Country Region believes Gary’s past and present commitment and dedication to Little Athletics, the Albury Centre and the Northern Country Region demonstrates he is very worthy and deserving of this nomination for Life Membership of the Northern Country Region.
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Claudia Moore – Kyabram – Service Recognition Award
Nominated by Kyabram Centre
Claudia has 7 years involvement at Centre level including roles on committee as Secretary, Vice President, President, Program manager, coach and publicity officer, as well as being a former little Athlete herself.
Claudia has been involved at region for 6 seasons now and counting. Her Region involvement includes as centre delegate, throws chief, committee member, set up and pack up at region carnivals, T&F carnival Meet Manager assistant, cross country timekeeper, conducting Presentations, President, Region Advisory Committee delegate to LAVic.
Nominated by the Kyabram Centre, we believe Claudia Moore’s commitment to Little Athletics and the Northern Country Region is exceptional. As can be seen by her involvement she goes above and beyond in all tasks she takes on both at our centre and within the region. As a region Representative Claudia assists in throws coaching sessions conducted by NCR Coaching coordinator David Green and visits neighboring centres to assist them and offer guidance when required.
The Kyabram centre believes Claudia is a worthy recipient of the service recognition award of the Northern Country Region.