A man who has dedicated over three decades of service to administration has been recognised for ensuring the growth of grassroots sport in his community.
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Rob McIntyre was named the 2017 Sports Focus Administrator of the Year at a special presentation evening at the Capital Theatre on Monday night.
Mr McIntyre currently holds positions with the Gisborne & District Cricket Association and the Romsey Sporting Association.
Award organisers said that he had helped grow the cricket association from 15 to 22 clubs.
“He has worked to change the structure of the association’s management to improve governance practices and professionalism,” organisers said.
“With Rob’s focus on junior participation and development, the association will see the first full girls competition begin this season.
“A president of the Romsey Sporting Association since its inception, Rob worked together with the local council and other stakeholders to develop a master plan for the Romsey Recreation Reserve and secure significant funding to greatly improve the local sporting facilities.”
Mr McIntyre was also a board member of the Victorian Country Cricket League and deputy chairman of the Central Highlands Cricket Region.
He had been honoured with life memberships at the Romsey Cricket Club, Romsey Football Netball Club and the Gisborne and District Cricket Association.
Mr McIntyre was one of six nominees from across the region who where nominated for the Sports Administrator of the Year award.
Other finalists included:
- The Maiden Gully YCW Eagles and Mandurang Cricket Club’s Chris Garlick
- The Maryborough & District Gun Club’s Peter Tate
- The Boort Football, Netball and Hockey Club and Boort Park’s Gordon Parker
- The Castlemaine Football Netball Club and Active Mount Alexander working group’s Lorelle Huntly
- The Echuca Football Netball Club’s Brett Stevens
In the lead up to the presentation Sports Focus business manager Stuart Craig said the award celebrated the essential role that sports and active recreation played in local communities.
“So often their contributions go unheralded. Instead there’s a focus on the athletes,” he said.
“Our award recognises that without administrators the elite athletes’ (achievements) would not necessarily happen.”
Mr Craig said this year’s finalists were outstanding individuals.
“The contributions they have made are quite incredible. Over my 14 years as business manager at Sports Focus I’ve never ceased to be amazed a the lengths people will go to to ensure members of sporting clubs have enjoyable experiences,” he said.