Jim came to the Club in 2006/07 as coach of his son’s 8B side. He joined the Committee in 2009/10 and served as President, Vice President and SSJCA Delegate during his time with the Club. Commencing in 2006/07 Jim coached junior teams and was also involved in our school visits & recruitment programs as well as the U10 Development squads for a number of seasons. Jim also established the Bunnings BBQ fund raiser that ran through the term of Presidency.
Jim also served 9 seasons for the SSJCA in various roles including Assistant Rep Manager, Rep Manager and Finance Manager.
Son Alex played junior cricket for the Club for 10 seasons from 2006/07 to 2015/16 as well representing the SSJCA at representative level for 6 seasons from 2010/11 to 2015/16, the Sutherland District Grade Club in Green Shield for 2 seasons in 2014/15 & 2015/16 and Poidevin-Gray Shield for 1 season in 2017/18.
Service to the Engadine Dragons Cricket Club –
- Club President for 7 seasons – (2015/16 to 2021/22)
- Vice President for 5 seasons – (2010/11 to 2014/15)
- General Committee for 1 season – (2009/10)
- Team Coach for 6 seasons – (2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11, 20011/12)
- SSJCA Premierships – 2 (10A x 1, 12A x 1)
- SSJCA Runners Up – 3 (10A x 1, 12A x 1)
- 2010/11 Weet-Bix T20 U12 Metropolitan Cup Champions
Services to the SSJCA –
- SSJCA Assistant Representative Manager for 5 seasons – (2009/10 to 2013/14)
- SSJCA Representative Manager for 2 seasons – (2014/15 & 2015/16)
- SSJCA Finance Manager for 1 season – (2016/17)
Honours Received –
- Life Membership of the Engadine Dragons Cricket Club in 2019
- Awarded Club Person of the Year in 2009/10