Former politician joins SANFL
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:34 pmFrom the SANFL web site...
COMMUNITY FOOTBALL APPOINTMENT
The SA Football Commission is pleased to announce Rob Kerin’s appointment to the newly-established Community Football Board.
The former Frome MP, who recently stepped down after 15 years representing the electorate, will serve as one of the two outside members on the Board, which already comprises representatives from the SANFL, SAAFL and regional leagues.
It is his first appointment since retiring from politics.
Mr Kerin’s football background includes a long association with the Crystal BrookFootball Club as both a player and administrator, along with stints in school football and North Adelaide’s Under 19s.
He is currently one of West Adelaide Football Club’s joint Number 1 ticketholders, an ambassador for the Adelaide Crows and the Number 1 ticketholder for the Port Football Club in Pt Pirie.
Mr Kerin said he was looking forward to working with the Board to strengthen the position of community football in South Australia.
“Having been involved with footy half my life, I know that a lot of communities – especially ones in the country – really revolve around the local footy club,” he said.
“Community clubs in metropolitan areas too have great sporting and social benefits.”
“I’m very excited about the SANFL’s decision to make community football a focus in coming years and look forward to working with the Board.”
Community Football Board chairman David Shipway welcomed Mr Kerin to the Board, saying he brought a wealth of experience to the role.
“Rob shares our commitment to grassroots football and recognises the importance of sport in all local communities,” he said.
“Those qualities, together with his passion for football, make him a valuable and productive addition to our new Board.”
The Community Football Board, established in October, oversees and promotes all levels of football below the SANFL throughout South Australia.
The final position on the Board is yet to be determined
COMMUNITY FOOTBALL APPOINTMENT
The SA Football Commission is pleased to announce Rob Kerin’s appointment to the newly-established Community Football Board.
The former Frome MP, who recently stepped down after 15 years representing the electorate, will serve as one of the two outside members on the Board, which already comprises representatives from the SANFL, SAAFL and regional leagues.
It is his first appointment since retiring from politics.
Mr Kerin’s football background includes a long association with the Crystal BrookFootball Club as both a player and administrator, along with stints in school football and North Adelaide’s Under 19s.
He is currently one of West Adelaide Football Club’s joint Number 1 ticketholders, an ambassador for the Adelaide Crows and the Number 1 ticketholder for the Port Football Club in Pt Pirie.
Mr Kerin said he was looking forward to working with the Board to strengthen the position of community football in South Australia.
“Having been involved with footy half my life, I know that a lot of communities – especially ones in the country – really revolve around the local footy club,” he said.
“Community clubs in metropolitan areas too have great sporting and social benefits.”
“I’m very excited about the SANFL’s decision to make community football a focus in coming years and look forward to working with the Board.”
Community Football Board chairman David Shipway welcomed Mr Kerin to the Board, saying he brought a wealth of experience to the role.
“Rob shares our commitment to grassroots football and recognises the importance of sport in all local communities,” he said.
“Those qualities, together with his passion for football, make him a valuable and productive addition to our new Board.”
The Community Football Board, established in October, oversees and promotes all levels of football below the SANFL throughout South Australia.
The final position on the Board is yet to be determined
