NSWTA Conference

The NSWTA State Conference aims to improve the delivery of Touch Football with a specific focus on our Affiliates and volunteers. Presentations are made throughout the weekend aimed to assist and enhance the ability of affiliates to provide a better product for our members. The Conference offers a tremendous opportunity to learn what other Touch Associations are doing as well the networking with members from across the State including Regional and State Officials.

Delegates arriving on Friday, 25 July 2008 will be VIP Guests at the Vawdon Cup.

On Saturday, 26 July 2008 a Blues Dinner will be held of which former Australian cricketer and commentator Kerry O’Keeffe. The Blues Dinner will recognise NSWTA best Affiliates, Regions, Administrators, Players, Juniors, Volunteers, Referees, Coaches and Selectors. The 2008 NSWTA Blues Awards winners and Hall of Fame inductees will also be recognised on the night.

The nominees are:

Affiliate of the Year

Six regional winners and one State winner.

Suns
Wagga TA
Kiama Juniors TA (Stingrays)
Albion Park TA

Rebels
East's TA
UNSW TA
Bankstown Juniors TA

Mets
Penrith TA
Lower Blue Mountains TA
Blacktown TA

Scorpions
Manly TA
Ryde Eastwood TA
North's TA

Hornets
Peninsula TA
Parkes TA
Wallsend TA

Eagles
Glen Innes TA
Tamworth TA
Inverell Juniors TA

Administrator of the Year

John Ryan East's TA
Julie Andrews Wallsend TA
Elijah Van Der Kwast UNSW TA
Linda Bruce Glen Innes TA

Region of the Year

Suns
Hornets
Mets

Rod Wise Medal- Volunteer of the Year

Kellie Johnston Wallsend TA
Chris Dolahenty Wagga TA
Gary Brickell Wollongong TA

Coach of the Year

Andrew Hawkins Wallsend TA
Peter Forrester Canterbury TA
Mick McDonald Wests TA
Annette Mounsey Wollongong TA

Selector of the Year

Craig May Taren Point TA
Bob Monkley Yass TA
Mel McMah Easts TA
Tim Kitchingham Penrith TA
Natilee Sargeant State Panel

Male Player of the Year

Joel Willoughby Canterbury TA
Gary Sonda Canterbury TA
Jason Stanton Wests TA
Steve Roberts Canterbury TA

Female Player of the Year

Kristy Judd Easts TA
Clare Winchester Canterbury TA
Nola Campbell Wests TA
Louise Winchester Canterbury TA

Junior Male Player of the Year

Ben Moylan Penrith TA
Michael Singh Wests TA
Nick Good Penrith TA

Junior Female Player of the Year

Nicky Albury Wests TA
Amy Regal Wollongong TA
Stephanie Halpin Tamworth TA

For all information regarding the NSWTA State Conference and Blues Dinner please visit www.nswtouch.com.au to stay up to date with developments.