PATRON’S REPORT – Lynne Anderson, Andrew Hill & George Coorey

PATRON’S REPORT

Mrs. Lynne Anderson

It is with much pride as a Patron of the Association that I am able to again offer my congratulations to all involved for coming through an extremely difficult 2020 season, where COVID-19 impacted the lives of everyone, with sport bearing a major brunt of the disruption.

Having seen the dedication and hard work that goes into becoming a referee at any level, I am always extremely proud of the continued excellence within the Association and the high benchmark that is set.

The ability to provide top line officials is crucial at any level and something that I am very familiar with in my role as CEO of Paralympics Australia.

To be able to provide that pathway for young, aspiring officials is crucial to the future of any sport, as is the ability to create role models and mentors for those coming through the system.

The Canterbury-Bankstown District Rugby League Referees' Association has long shown itself to be a leader in this area and an organisation that takes great pride in its history and standards.

I have no doubt that those coming through the system are in good hands and I would like to wish everyone all the best for the 2021 season in the hope that normality will return soon to allow our young men and women the chance to again shine on the sporting field.

Lynne Anderson CBRA Patron

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PATRON’S REPORT Mr. Andrew Hill

In what has been a tremendously challenging year both on and off the sporting field due to COVID, junior sport has felt the disappointment of not being able to provide the opportunities to play that every young boy and girl looks forward to every week.

Regarding next season and a hope that everything will get back close to normality, it is crucial that we attract and foster the interest of future generations to aspire to be like their heroes on the field. Part of that process is providing support to all participants, of which referees are absolutely vital.

It is a tough job at times, with everyone having an opinion on each decision, but it is crucial that we make sure that there is continued respect and appreciation for referees at all levels. This relies on education from a young age. To play the game in the right spirit and respect the referee’s decision is paramount. We want to create a clear pathway for youngsters to see officiating as a future career and that starts at the local level. One of the things that is a priority for the Bulldogs is to work hard to make our local junior league as strong as possible and to try and create the pathway for talented youngsters to achieve their dreams at both a playing and officiating level.

To that end I’d like to congratulate everyone involved with the Association on getting through an extremely difficult year and to wish you the very best with what we believe will be an exciting 2021 season.

#ProudtobeaBulldog Andrew Hill Chief Executive Officer CBRA Patron

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PATRON’S REPORT

Mr. George Coorey

I trust that you enjoyed Christmas and New Year festive seasons and that 2021 is filled with health and prosperity.

There is no doubt that 2020 has been a most challenging year for rugby league, the registered club movement and life in general. With the Covid-19 pandemic forcing the closure of Canterbury League Club for seventy days and the cancellation of most rugby league competitions for the year, it is a testament to the dedication and resolve of the CBDRLRA and the entire rugby league community that the game continues to prosper and thrive.

I congratulate the Association on the excellent work that they have been doing for almost 100 years now. The great game of rugby league would not exist without the service of competent and qualified referees and the Association is instrumental in ensuring the continued strength of the game in our local area

Personally, I am honoured to have been a Patron of the Association in 2020 and am pleased to confirm that Canterbury League Club has re-committed our support as the Major Sponsor of the CBDRLRA for 2021.

George Coorey Director – Canterbury League Club CBRA Patron

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