Peter Howley has been a regular goal umpire for Rovers for many, many years.
Photo by
Rebecca Flisher
Scott Howard has stepped in to take on the task of coaching the Rover Thirds.
Photo by
Rebecca Flisher
John Glowrey gets his ankle strapped by trainer Charlie Hussey while team manager Simon Stubbings finalises the team board.
Photo by
Rebecca Flisher
Junior player Stuart Benger is a regular boundary umpire volunteer.
Photo by
Rebecca Flisher
Anthony Joss volunteers as the Senior Football Team Manager, and on the Rovers Committee as head of Senior Football.
Photo by
Rebecca Flisher
Carissa Bulmer and Chrissy Hurst both volunteer in multiple roles around the Club.
Photo by
Rebecca Flisher
Georgia Van Lieshout frequently volunteers as a netball umpire for the Rovers.
Photo by
Rebecca Flisher
Andy Bowkett, Rovers dedicated H2O officer, is always on hand at every training session and game, ensuring our players stay hydrated and ready to perform.
Photo by
Rebecca Flisher
Donna Van Lieshout and Alex Glowrey manning the bar at Sponsor's Day.
Photo by
Rebecca Flisher
People from all parts of the community put in significant effort to make local sport happen.
Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content
This is exemplified by the Deniliquin Rovers Football & Netball Club each week.
The club is full of community people who give their time and effort to allow the players to play each week of the season.
Rovers’ president John Glowrey said the roles they take on are crucial to the success of the club.
“Volunteers are in everything at the club, and they mean everything to the club,” he said.
“There are many roles that need filling, specifically for the matches to get under way.
“Some of the different roles we have that require volunteers at the club, just for games, include timekeepers, scorers and umpires.
“The canteen crew and people behind the bar are also very important on game day, and the work they do throughout the week is very important for us.”
There are also roles people might not consider as they enter Memorial Park, including line markers and those on grounds maintenance.
“They are crucial for allowing the game to take place,” John said.
“Volunteers are also the backbone of the club’s operations.
“The team managers and coaches are essential to the quality of the club, as are people who help with physicals, conditioning, running and water throughout the week and make invaluable contributions to the club.
“Moreover, we’d be lost without our committee, who do a great job organising everything around the club.
“We’re very lucky to have people who volunteer, but the reality is that we could always use more volunteers.
“Deni Rovers is open to any members of the community who want to come down and make football and netball possible for those based at Memorial Park.”
Volunteers will be particularly important as the season continues, to prepare Deniliquin Memorial Park for this year’s Picola & District Football Netball League grand finals.
Volunteers will also be needed on the day of the grand final, which is Saturday, September 13.
17°C