Moya Harris left, Betty Whelan (nee Rowe) right from our inaugural A Grade Premiership Team 1952 with Natalie von Bertouch and Jane Fitzgerald (Captain) 2012 Premier League Team. (Photo April, 2012)

Commemorative History Booklet 60

th Anniversary Luncheon

Sunday 5th

August, 2012

ETSA CONTAX NETBALL CLUB

Premiership History as at 5

th August, 2012

A GRADE/STATE LEAGUE PREMIERS

1952, 1970, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010

CLIVE ARMOUR DIV I & DIV II PREMIERS – 2008

MOBILE SUPERLEAGUE PREMIERS – 1994

WINNERS – NETBALL SA CLUB EXCELLENCE AWARD

2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT

Lee-Anne Petherick Club President

1. Perfection is not attainable. But if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence. 2. Winning isn’t everything – but wanting to win is Quote:- Vince Lombardi, Super Bowl Coach – “Coach of the Century”

Welcome to the 60th Anniversary Luncheon 2012. I am indeed honored to be your Club President in this very special year for our club. There are many people who have contributed significantly over our 60 year history. From our inaugural year in 1952 where Contax Basketball Club first fielded that famous team who won the club’s first Premiership in our inaugural year, to this year, our Diamond Jubilee Year – 2012 where our club now known as ETSA Contax has fielded a total of 33 teams. In the past 60 years, we have won 16 Premierships at the highest level in our state and today we are here to celebrate the history of our club. It was evident to me when I joined this club almost 20 years ago that there has been a long history of like-minded people who have been committed to our club excellence in netball and it’s development in SA. Today our club is one of the most recognizable clubs in SA synonymous for success. We have been responsible for developing some of the best players and coaches that not only SA have seen but also Australia. The mighty Blues – ETSA Contax remain the benchmark of netball in SA at all levels from Juniors to the Premier League. We have developed a framework to allow opportunity for our players, coaches and umpires to develop to their full potential no matter what grade that may be. In researching our history for today, I have enjoyed speaking to many people along the way. I met Betty Whelan and Moya Harris – players from our inaugural team. These ladies send you their best wishes, as unfortunately they cannot make it today as Moya lives in Qld and Betty at Victor Harbor. Today we are indeed honored to have Lorraine Thompson (nee Wright) with us from our 1952 team. I read our clubs mission and aims published twenty years ago and they remain the same today which we share below. We celebrated our 60th Year with a Rival Revial Match against Garville. Players of the 80’s and 90’s a feature game. It was a fantastic night and I thank Marg Angove OAM for putting the team back together for this game. There was over 1,300 in attendance and even Channel 7 turned up to recognize the event. Sarah Sutter, Sarah Vidmar (Angove), Rebecca Sanders, Karen Whelan, Kim Delaney, Marnie Lock (Winter), Leanne Eichler (Oats), Lee Patterson (Smith), Monica Dinan, Tania Obst, Jane Woodlands-Thompson (Angove), Sharon Durbridge (Purser). Kathy Nelson and Helen Ward returned as managers and Pauline Edwards was Assistant Coach. We thank them all for their commitment that to our club – it was a true celebration of what makes our club so special. I would like to thank our sponsors who have contributed to our success. None more importantly than ETSA Utilities. ETSA came along as the first major sponsorship of our club 17 years ago. Their commitment over many years is a significant part of our history - we are indeed fortunate to have a close partnership with ETSA and we thank them for their ongoing commitment. Lastly - thank you for attending today and for your part in our club. Each of you has been and will continue to be an important part of our history! Cheers! Lee-Anne

Our Aims have not changed

• To continue to be successful at the highest level of netball in this state.

• To continue to identify talented players and promote opportunities for them to develop to their maximum potential.

• To continue to give considerable emphasis to development of a strong support base.

• To promote good sportsmanship, club harmony and a professional approach to all that we do

• Achieving our aims is what makes ETSA Contax the great Club that it is.

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STARTING OUT The First Decade (1952-1962)

Contax Basketball Club was formed in 1952 consisting of a group of young girls predominantly members of the 1951 Junior State Team. Lena Pomeroy was coach of the newly formed Contax Club, a position she held until 1955. Lena was known as a strict but fair coach, and a good motivator. The name Contax resulted from a discussion between inaugural captain Margaret Rankin and her brother-in-law who was a camera enthusiast. He suggested a short simple name for the new club. “Contax” was the brand name of a camera used in that day. The Contax Netball Club would play in a fawn box-pleat tunic, white shirt, brown sandshoes, white socks and a chocolate brown v-neck jumper. �Training was held on Wednesday nights on a court situated between the up and down tracks on Port Road at Woodville. The

Contax home court for matches was Court 3 at Sports Park. The courts had a dirt surface, and teams were responsible for lining their own court prior to the match. Contax won the premiership in their first year, defeating Tango by 2 goals in the 1952 Grand Final.

Information about the club for the following few years is scarce. Fay Dumont coached Contax in 1958. Jenny Badman joined the club. By 1960, the club was struggling to survive. Jenny kept the club together by performing multiple functions, including A Grade captaincy, arranging uniforms, and matches. In 1961, the club did not have a coach to start the season. Jenny, together with several other players convinced Mavis Buckingham to take over the coaching role. We thank Jenny for working so hard to keep the club together in difficult times, and recognise her contribution in helping the club to grow to the strength it is today. The next A Grade coach was Merle Oldham.

GROWING IN THE SIXTIES The Joan Horner Era (1963 – 1972)

In the latter part of 1963, Joan Horner was approached by Moira Clarke to give some assistance to the A Grade team. This led to Joan’s appointment as A Grade coach in 1964. She continued in this position until 1972. The late Joan Horner is a Life Member of our Club. Her support of Contax continued long after this era, as she addressed players and parents at official club functions until the mid nineties. In 1965, player subs were 4 pound 10 shillings ($9), and one new ball was purchased. ��In 1966, the Club took a big step forward in growth. In the past, Contax had only fielded senior teams. Pauline Fielden introduced junior training at Daly Oval Courts, Hectorville. Contax entered 2 Primary teams consisting of 16 girls who had never played before. A junior team was added to this in 1969. ��Uniform hire in this era was $1 per year. ��In 1969, the A Grade team plus 2 officials flew to Woomera for an exhibition and coaching weekend. ��1970 produced the second premiership for the Contax Club. This was an amazing result, given that Contax finished 4th in the minor round. Contax defeated hot favourites, Garville by 9 goals in the Grand Final. By this time, the Club had grown to 5 senior teams and 4 junior teams. �SAWBBA introduced a fine of 10c for orange peel left around the courts. They also produced a monthly basketball newsletter. �1971 saw a name change to our sport. Basketball was out. Our game would now be known, as it is today, netball. 2 Intermediate teams were fielded for the first time. Jan Noel organised the junior teams, a job she

Betty Whelan receiving a pass in 1955

Lorraine Wright (on right) contesting a ball in 1953 –

Contax V Tango Raiders

Lorraine Winkworth catches the ball in front of Garville's Margaret Carter in the 1970 Grand Final

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carried out for a number of years.

PLOUGHING THROUGH THE SEVENTIES (1973- 1979)

Pauline Fielden was appointed A Grade coach in 1973. Her team played in the Grand Final that year, but unfortunately lost by 2 goals. In 1976, Contax senior teams said goodbye to the box pleat tunics. A fawn skirt with 2 inverted pleats; front and back was worn with sky blue grand slam collared shirts. Also in 1976, junior training was transferred to the central location of Edwards Park to enable players from other suburbs to play for Contax. �In 1977, Daphne Axford took over the A Grade coaching role for one season, until Jenny Bonnett coached in 1978 and 1979. The club hit a low point, and faced A-Grade relegation after finishing bottom in 1979. The first Life Members of the Contax Netball Club were announced and honoured in 1979. They were Pauline Fielden and Joan Horner.

THE EIGHTIES (1980 – 1990) Enter Margaret Angove

In 1980, Margaret Angove was appointed A Grade Coach. She went on to coach Contax for 16 years, until the formation of the National Netball League in 1997 when she was appointed to coach of the AAMI Thunderbirds, a position she held until 2006. Also in 1980, junior uniforms changed to fawn wrap around skirts and sky blue t-shirts. Trial fees were introduced due to player drop out after team announcements. In 1981, our Junior 1 team played their Grand Final at Apollo Stadium as a curtain raiser to the A Grade final. Margaret Angove was appointed as State Coach, and Jenny Bonnett as State Under 21 Coach. Player’s skirts were upgraded to fawn pleated wrap around skirts in 1984. The player’s shirts remained sky blue. Contax were invited to share Pulteney Old Scholars Club rooms on South Terrace after Saturday matches. By 1984, Contax had climbed the ladder to a Grand Final appearance. Future Club captain Karen Schulz made her debut appearance. Contax lost the Grand Final by 8 goals to the then-dominant Tango club. In 1985, Contax shared the ANZ Social Club rooms after matches for drinks and fundraising activities. The club also accepted to nominate 2 intellectually disabled teams competing in H and J grades. Wendy Boundy (nee Noel) was awarded life membership. 1986 produced the club’s 3rd A-Grade premiership. Current Australian captain, Kathryn Harby played an unforgettable last quarter as a 16 year old in her debut Grand Final, to assist her team in clinching a one-goal win over hot favourites, Tango. Contax also won the Mazda Cup (pre season competition) in this year. The A-Grade team traded the fawn skirt for a sky blue pleated skirt, and sky blue polo shirt. The rest of the club switched to this uniform in 1987. Jan Noel was awarded life membership for her outstanding contribution to the Club.

1977 Inter 2 Premiership Team. Life member Wendy Noel (Boundy) is standing next to coach Jenny Geytenbeek on the right.

1986 winners Helen Ward (Manager), Rhonda Kraft

(Captain), Marg Angove (Coach)

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In 1988, the A-Grade team faced a rebuilding year with the retirement of Club Captain Rhonda Kraft, and the defection of Marlene Elliott and Wendy Frost to Tango. With a court full of youngsters, including teenagers Sarah Sutter and Sarah Angove, the club triumphed in extra time over hot tip Garville. 20 year-old Jane Angove goaled with only seconds remaining to clinch the one goal victory. This was the first of many famous drawn Grand Finals, and the beginning of the rivalry between two great clubs, Contax and Garville. 1989 saw the promotion of Vicki Neale to the A Grade team, and the recruitment of Olympic basketballer, Julie Nykiel to the club. Contax won the Pre Season Dairy Vale Cup, but lost the Grand Final by 1 goal to Garville. Life Membership was awarded to Margaret Angove.

In 1990, it was Contax’s turn again. Contax nailed a 2-goal victory over Garville at Apollo Stadium to take out premiership no 5. With little time remaining, the Contax players applied freeze-ball tactics, which were later questioned by the netball public, in particular the Garville fans. Class A Jewellers became our naming rights sponsor, and Contax were now known as Class A Contax. Local radio and TV identity, Greg Rees became the club’s No 1 ticket holder, as A-grade players were awarded individual player sponsorships. The club also obtained use of the Keswick and Wayville Tennis Clubrooms for the winter months.

HIGH EXPECTATIONS The Nineties (1991-1996 Pre National Netball League/ANZ Championships)

In 1991, Class A Contax represented SA in the Prime Minister’s Cup, finishing 2nd. Despite the availability of outside Australian players, Contax were the only club opting not to utilise the import rule. This same year, the State League team racked up premiership number 6 in a most satisfying and convincing manner. The Grand Final was again contested against archrival Garville who were out-muscled, out-classed and completely out-played by the close knit Contax group. Life membership was awarded to Helen Ward. 1992 began the era of what would become a 4-year premiership drought at the top level. The Contax Netball Club had built high expectations in recent years, and amongst the players, only premierships were considered successful. Contesting Grand Finals was not enough. Contax finished 1st in the Pre Season Dairy Vale Cup, 2nd in the Prime Minister’s Cup and 2nd in the State League. Off court, Contax continued to be the pace setters in innovation, saying goodbye to the sky blue pleated skirts, and introducing a new uniform – a lycra bodysuit, described at the time as “radical”. In 1993, Contax won 6 premierships, fielding a record 29 teams for the season. For the 2nd successive year, the State League Team lost the Grand Final to Garville. The rivalry between the two clubs peaked following an unsportsmanlike incident in the 1993 Grand Final, with Garville’s Sheridan Abbott kicking Contax’s Vicki Neale while she was on the ground. This incident was replayed over and over again on television news services in the coming weeks.

Karen Schulz's 1988 winner’s speech at Apollo Stadium

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1994 was a year of mixed emotion. Contax, with new sponsor Fairmont Homes on board, won the Prime Minister’s Cup over Garville in controversial circumstances. Import player Vicki Wilson dominated in Contax goal end and the match finished level at full time. The extra time period produced a 3-goal margin in favour of Contax. The full time score was disputed post-match by Garville, claiming they had in fact won the game in the regular 60 minutes of play. The speculation and media interjection in the following weeks soured the Contax victory, however, history shows that Contax were in fact the winners of the 1994 Prime Minister’s Cup. Contax again were runners up to Garville in the State League season. A total of 12 teams played in Grand Finals, resulting in 8 premierships.

In 1995, ETSA Corporation became the principal sponsor of the Club, and Contax would now be known, as it is today, ETSA Contax. The entire club played in bodysuits, a popular choice with the juniors. 13 teams made Grand Finals, resulting in 7 premierships. The disappointment continued for the State League Team, losing their 4th successive Grand Final to archrival Garville, this time by 1 goal. Life Membership was awarded to Wendy Deayton. Margaret Angove was awarded an OAM for services to netball.

1996 saw ETSA Contax fielding a total of 31 teams, with an amazing 21 reaching Grand Finals. A club record of 16 premierships was achieved. ETSA Contax again competed in the Mobil Superleague, finishing 4th after losing Vicki Wilson to injury in the finals series. Locally, ETSA Contax dominated the State League season to finish minor premier, and go on to defeat archrival Garville by 3 goals in the Grand Final. This was a huge relief to the club, following Garville’s 4-year reign as the dominating team at the top level. It was ETSA Contax that was to depart the “old netball” era with a premiership. Netball Australia announced that a full National League was to form for the 1997 season, and ETSA Contax applied to enter as a club. The application was subsequently denied by the South Australian Netball Association, opting for the Thunderbirds/Ravens structure as the 2 South Australian teams in the National Netball League.

A NEW ETSA CONTAX (1997-2002) Proud of our past, confident of our future

1997 brought on massive changes to Netball in South Australia, as we had known it. The National Netball League formed, with the total starting line up of our 1996 premiership team selected to play for the AAMI Thunderbirds. Marg Angove, club coach of 16 years was also appointed coach of the AAMI Thunderbirds. The depth of ETSA Contax would be put to the ultimate test. With Barney Williams appointed as coach and Tania Obst as captain, this was the combination to lead the “new ETSA Contax” in to their next challenge. The State League finished runners up to Matrics. Although disappointing at the time, this was a creditable achievement given that our team was made up of the entire Reserves team from the previous year. It was obvious that the years of junior development provided the club with the strength it needed to continue to be a force. 1998 proved to be disappointing. For the first time in 13 seasons, our State League team did not compete in the Grand Final following a one-goal loss to Tango in the Preliminary Final. The 1999 season brought on a new hunger for success. Youngsters Jane Altschwager and Laura von Bertouch were promoted to regular starters in the State League line up. Newly appointed captain Vicki Neale returned after recovering from a knee reconstruction. Grand Final night started perfectly with the Reserves winning comfortably over Cougars. The celebrations were halted when the State League team lost by one goal in extra time. The disappointment was even greater for Vicki Neale in her final appearance in the blue body suit.

Vicki Neale joins Monica Dinan, Sarah Angove and Audine Cobb in the 1994 Mobil Superleague National Grand Final celebrations

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2000 was our year. In an exciting and innovative recruiting coup, Contax attracted the services of England International player, Tracey Neville. Tracey was very popular with fellow players and supporters, and she brought a new professionalism and enthusiasm to the club. Our State League team, in Barney William’s final year as Club Coach finished in first place with an inspiring 6-goal win over the fancied Australian Institute of Sport team. The Contax mid court boasting the riches of the von Bertouch sisters and Leanne Oats dominated the play. This followed an exciting over time victory by the Reserves side. In fact, the top six grades of our Club finished top of the table. In 2001, ETSA Contax appointed premiership-winning Reserves coach Tania Obst as the new club coach. There were 6 player changes to the State League squad, including the transfer of reigning club Best & Fairest Natalie von Bertouch to the Australian Institute of Sport. In a year that was difficult to maintain consistency due to new players and injury, the State League team finished 3rd. In 2002, ETSA Contax celebrated our 50th year at a luncheon at the Stoneyfell Winery, with many current and past players and officials in attendance. Our club figured prominently at ETSA Park in season 2002. An amazing 25 teams entered the finals series with 19 going on to compete in Grand Finals, and 11 winning premierships. Tania Obst and Fay Walsh coached the State League and Reserves teams to

premierships to put Contax back at the top, where we belong. Well-earned club life memberships were awarded to Rod Hook and Marlene Staker for their massive individual contributions to Contax over a significant period of time. Marlene has contributed almost 20 years as a coach and co-coordinator. Rod Hook was awarded Life Membership for his years of contribution to our club on the Management Committee and State League Committee as our representative. Rod’s inclusion as our first male Life Member is well earned, he is indeed the most respected and knowledgeable netball administrator of the modern game.

RAISING THE BAR (2003-present)

Success comes by Raising the Bar and commitment along with dedication by both coach and player......... it does not come by accident........

2003 mirrored 2002 with a huge amount of success. Our State League and State League Reserves Teams both enjoyed back-to-back premiership success. Contax again adhered to our long-term policy of developing young players, which paid off with success at the highest level. Our club implemented a sistership/ sponsorship/ mentorship of South African community, Thembelatu. We sent 68 netballs, tracksuits and bodysuits to their community to assist with the development of our sport in their corner of the world. Our club has since received feedback from the Thembelatu community thanking us for our sponsorship. “Thembelatu Contax”, proudly wearing the Contax bodysuit and are now one of the strongest clubs in the province. ETSA Contax were awarded the inaugural Netball SA Club Excellence award, an award we would go on to win every year, and still hold today. This is a true testament to our standards across the whole competition; signs were good for the future of this club by the ability for us to develop our own players. Life Membership was awarded to our finest ever player, Kathryn Harby-Williams.

In 2004, our State League squad again focused on developing club players, and was boosted with the unexpected return to State League netball of Rebecca Sanders following an outstanding career at national and international level. The State League team won their third consecutive premiership, and Bec was aptly awarded Club Best and Fairest in her final year of netball.

2005 was a year of disappointment that some may say had to come, in a heartbreaking Grand Final loss, our three year reign of State League Premiers had been broken. Life Membership was awarded to Tania Obst for her years of service both as a player and coach to our club.

2000 Premiership Coach Barney Williams with captain Leanne Oats

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In 2006 we fielded 34 teams, with 25 teams in top 4 and a total of 8 premierships. We returned to the top at the highest level with premierships at State League and Reserves level. New Body suit design was introduced, which gave rise for the opportunity to send 80 old style body suits and 75 netballs sent to Themblathu in South Africa.

In 2007 our Club Coach Tania Obst appointed as the new Thunderbirds Coach, she was to take over from Margaret Angove – ETSA Contax again providing the Senior Coach for our National League Team. With the loss of Tania, Faye Walsh was elevated from Reserves coach to State League and Club coach. This was however not to be our year, finishing 2nd. Our Club commenced Net Set Go program with 22 enthusiastic young players experiencing netball for the first time.

2008 saw the introduction of the new Trans Tasman Competition, and a new coach, former Contax player Jane Woodlands (nee Angove) was appointed to the full time coaching role at the Thunderbirds. Tania Obst returned to ETSA Contax as Club Coach after her season with the Thunderbirds. Leanne Eichler was appointed as State League Reserves Coach making the transition from Club Captain/Champion to her first year as a Senior Coach, and Jane Fitzgerald was appointed Club Captain. In a true strength and determination display of brilliant netball from both our players and coaches, both the State League and State League were successful in achieving the perfect Double – premierships in both grades. Our commitment to the community continued to grow into Regional SA, we developed a support network for the Mimili Area School, and Indigenous Community in the far North West of South Australia. A strong relationship was formed over the year and our club has provided them with coaching, equipment, clothing, balls and supplies to give them the opportunity to play netball in their community.

In 2009, the State League had a dominant year and unfortunately suffered a shock loss to Oakdale in a disappointing end to what we all witnessed as a fantastic season. Pauline Fielden celebrated 50 years of service to the club. She has been a player, coach, administrator, umpire, coach coordinator and mentor to young coaches. We were fortunate as a club to again have ETSA Utilities as our club Major sponsor – they are also our naming right Sponsor. ETSA Contax worked closely with ETSA Utilities in a partnership to promote Healthy Living and Netball in the remote communities. ETSA Contax again continued our relationship with Mimili Area School and hosted young students from the Aboriginal Community located in the far North West of South Australia.

Jane Fitzgerald captain of the 2008 Premiership Team

Amanda Martin scored the winning goal in the 2010 State League Grand Final

Leanne Eichler, Samantha Nicholls, Kelli Hook and Jane Fitzgerald celebrate 2006 Premiership Win.

In 2010, the club fielded 33 teams and we once again enjoyed the thrill of winning the State League Premiership in an absolute nail biter of a Grand Final by one goal in overtime shot by Amanda Martin in the dying seconds of the game. Margaret Angove returned to ETSA Contax as State League Coach 16 years after leaving our club to become the inaugural Thunderbirds Coach. Tania Obst was appointed to the role of SASI Coach.

Season 2011 saw another change to Netball our State League was renamed Premier League. The change saw 10 teams reduced to 6. Marg Angove continued to coach the Premier League side and the Reserves was coached by Kim Hocking (nee Smith). Both teams finished 3rd.Kristen Heinrich was

named Premier League MVP for 2011. We farewelled 3 Premier League

players Amanda Martin, Christie Nash and Kristen Heinrich. Our esteemed treasurer Virginia Reddy was awarded with Life Membership. ETSA Contax achieved Starclub status with Office for Recreation and Sport.

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2011 saw the Netball World Cup contested in Singapore and our very own Natalie von Bertouch was the Captain of the Australian Diamonds and led the team to win against arch rivals New Zealand. Congratulations Natalie!

We are indeed proud of all of our players who make it through to the top our game in Australia.

With season 2012 well underway, ETSA Contax is well placed for another successful year. Our State League and Reserves teams are currently positioned top of the ladder. We are celebrating our 60th year in many ways, including today’s lunch. In July, ETSA Contax and Garville helped celebrate 60 years for both clubs by playing in a Rivalry match, coming together to play against each other one more time in a shortened match as a curtain raiser to our State League game. This amazing rivalry saw the two clubs compete in nine consecutive State League Grand finals, and one National League final in the eighties and nineties, with both clubs winning 5 finals each. Unfortunately we lost the rematch, but can take some pride in the fact that since the “Rivalry” era finished in 1996, ETSA Contax has gone on to win 7 State League premierships and in fact has never finished lower than 3rd. A truly amazing record.

At the time of printing this History Booklet, ETSA Contax Premier League and Premier League Reserves have both won the Semi Finals for 2012 and will be playing again in their respective Grand Finals Friday 10th August, 2012 for the next ETSA Contax Premiership. Good luck girls!

This will be our last Premier League Grand Final playing under the name of ETSA Contax as ETSA Utilities will be known as SA Power Networks from September, 2012 and as such, our name Contax will remain with a new branding for our club on the way.

Today we also celebrate Life Member Pauline Fielden’s 60th year at ETSA Contax, and acknowledge her contribution to the club in many roles. Pauline is unable to attend the lunch today, as she is travelling, however she sent us in this photo to show her wearing her ETSA Contax colours proudly in her travels.

Kim Delaney and Sarah Sutter in action in the recent rivalry match – Fri 20

th July 2012

Pauline Fielden in her ETSA Contax colours at Ayers Rock

Jane Fitzgerald – 2012 Club Captain

Leanne Eichler – 2012 Club Coach

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PIN BOARD

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ETSA CONTAX STATE LEAGUE PREMIERSHIP TEAMS 1952-2012

A Grade Premiers 1952

Coach: Lena Pomeroy

Players:- Margaret Rankin (Captain),Fay Jakobsson, Lorraine Wright, Carol Keane, Betty Rowe (Whelan), Moya

Harris, Gaynor Flanagan

A Grade Premiers 1970

Coach: Joan Horner

Players:- Gerry Freer (captain), Dianne Edwards, Rae Whitford, Chris Gibson, Lorraine Winkworth, Monica

Maloney and Aileen Edwards

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A Grade Premiers 1986

Coach: Margaret Angove Manager: Helen Ward

Players:- Rhonda Kraft (Captain), Marlene Elliott, Lee Smith, Wendy Frost, Karen Schulz, Michelle Zieppes,

Kathryn Harby, Michelle den Dekker, Jane Angove

A Grade Premiers 1988

Coach: Margaret Angove Manager: Helen Ward

Players:- Karen Schulz (Captain), Sarah Angove, Jane Angove, Michelle den Dekker, Kathryn Harby, Kim

Delaney, Vicki Neale, Lee Smith, Sarah Sutter, and Leanne Bottrill.

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State League Premiers 1990

Coach: Margaret Angove Manager: Helen Ward

Players:- Karen Schulz (Captain), Sarah Sutter, Nicole Washington, Julie Nykiel, Sarah Angove, Vicki Neale, Tania

Obst, and Kathryn Harby

State League Premiers 1991

Coach: Margaret Angove Manager: Helen Ward

Players:- Karen Schulz (Captain), Tania Obst, Kathryn Harby, Sarah Angove, Julie Nykiel, Sarah Sutter, Lee Smith,

Vicki Neale, Nicole Washington and Marnie Winter

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Mobil Super League – Premiers 1994

Coach: Margaret Angove Manager: Kathy Nelson

Players:- Kathryn Harby (Captain), Leanne Oats, Sharon Purser, Tania Obst, Audine Cobb, Monica Dinan, Jane

Woodlands, Sarah Angove, Vicki Wilson, Vicki Neale and Sarah Sutter.

State League Premiers 1996

Coach: Margaret Angove Manager: Danni Hook

Players:- Jane Fitzgerald (Captain), Rachel Steinburner, Jacqui Delaney, Jane Branford, Leanne Oats, Sharon

Purser, Sarah Sutter, Tania Obst, Vicki Neale, Rebecca Sanders

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State League Premiers 2000

Coach: Barney Williams Manager: Lorraine Obst

Players:- Leanne Oats (Captain), Bianca Reddy, Amanda Martin, Sarah Collins, Leanne Hamilton, Natalie von

Bertouch, Laura von Bertouch, Sally Lampshire, Raelee Vick, Kim Smith, Fiona Pointon and Fiona Dewhirst

State League Premiers 2002

Coach: Tania Obst Manager: Sue Wundenberg

Players:- Kelli Hook, Sarah Collins, Rachel Steinberner, Fiona Pointon, Raelee Vick, Kim Smith, Rikki Turner, Natalie

von Bertouch, Kirby Mutton, Carla Dzwoki, Leanne Oats(Captain), Lauren Nourse and Jane Fitzgerald.

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State League – Premiers 2003

Coach: Tania Obst Manager: Sue Wundenberg

Players:- Hazel Schofield, Reegan O’Keefe, Amanda Martin, Lauren Foote, Raelee Vick, Sarah Collins, Kim

Smith, Rikki Turner, Fiona Pointon, Natalie von Bertouch, Leanne Eichler (Captain)

State League – Premiers 2004

Coach: Tania Obst Manager: Sue Wundenberg

Players:- Leanne Eichler (Captain), Kelli Hook, Rebecca Sanders, Samantha Nicholls, Jaime Galley, Regan O’Keefe,

Nichole Stopple, Jane Fitzgerald, Amanda Martin, Rochelle Smith, Kerry Grocke, Rachel Gregory, Kim Smith, Fiona

Pointon

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State League – Premiers 2006

Coach: Tania Obst Manager: Danni Braddy

Players:- Kirby Morley, Samantha Nicholls, Kelli Hook, Kim Smith, Amanda Martin, Natasha Westbrook,

Jane Fitzgerald, Leanne Eichler (Capt), Raelee Vick.

State League Premiers 2008 & Clive Armour Premiers

Coach: Margaret Angove Manager: Lee-Anne Petherick

Players:- Jane Fitzgerald (Captain), Bianca Reddy, Kim Smith, Jasmin Lade, Kelli Hook, Kirby Mutton, Amanda

Martin, Samantha Nichols, Jo Baldwin and Melissa Rowland

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Premier League Premiers 2010

Coach: Margaret Angove Manager: Lee-Anne Petherick

Players:- Jane Fitzgerald (Captain), Bianca Reddy, Kim Hocking, Kirby Morley, Christie Nash, Lauren Hyde, Kristen

Heinrich, Amanda Martin.

Thank You Sponsors! Our Club has been indeed fortunate to have had the support of so many wonderful sponsors over our 60 years. Each one has played an important part in the success of our club in bringing us to where we are today.

In particular, thank you to all our Sponsors in 2012. ETSA Contax very much appreciates the contribution and support of our Sponsors. Through this support we continue to work toward “Excellence” in Club Netball with funding of our various Netball programs. Please refer to our website for full sponsorship listing.

Contax captain Kathryn Harby and ETSA General Manager Clive Armour at the 1995 announcement of ETSA’s sponsorship of the team

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SPONSORS 2012 Principal and Naming Rights Sponsor

We are indeed fortunate to have the support of ETSA Utilities for the past 17 years as our Principal Sponsor encompassing Premier League – who are not only our Club Sponsor but our partner in the promotion of Netball in SA. We thank ETSA Utilities for their ongoing support along with our No 1 Ticket Holder – Mr Robert Stobbe and the tireless efforts of Russell Duncan.

ETSA Utilities believes that their community engagement extends beyond their efficient and reliable supply of electricity throughout the state. A key part of their community engagement is their support of community groups, events and programs that contribute to the quality of life for South Australians. ETSA Utilities' vibrant sponsorship program has a strong presence in sport, education, the arts and the general community. Since 1995, ETSA Utilities has been a proud sponsor of the ETSA Contax Netball Club - the most successful team in the State League throughout the past two decades and one which has helped nurture the spirit of sportsmanship and fitness among South Australia's youth.

Club Major Sponsors 2012

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2012 COMMITTEE MEMBERS & CLUB OFFICIALS Committee

President & Coach’s Rep Lee-Anne Petherick

Vice President & Sponsorship Jo Whelan

Secretary Kylie Revink

Assistant Secretary & Premier League Conveynor Lorraine Obst

Treasurer Virginia Reddy

Club Coach Leanne Eichler

Club Resources & Fundraising Fran Buller

Special Events & Fundraising Diane Hambly

Equipment Neil Turner

Umpire Rep Nanette Miller

Sponsorship & Net Set Go Kylie Langston

Communications & Marketing Cindy McGough

Club Officers

Coach Coordinator Senior Diane Hambly

Coach Coordinator Intermediate Sallyanne Inglis

Coach Coordinator Junior Marlene Staker

Coach Coordinator Sub Jnr Kylie Langston

Coach Coordinator Primary Michelle Buller

Umpire Coaches Lynda Robinson / Jill Hunt

SL Management Committee Lee-Anne Petherick

Patron Rosemary Crowley

No 1 Ticket Holder Robert Stobbe – CEO ETSA Utilities

Life Members Presidents

Joan Horner (deceased) 1979 Moira Clarke 1964 Pauline Fielden 1979 Pauline Fielden 1966 Wendy Boundy 1985 Pauline Edwards 1967 Jan Noel 1986 Margaret Van der Linden 1969 Margaret Angove 1990 Margaret Ryan 1970 Helen Ward 1991 Aileen Hodgson 1971 Wendy Deayton 1995 Edna Beall 1972 Pam Brown 1996 Pauline Fielden 1973-74 Lorraine Obst 2001 Joan Horner 1975-77 Marlene Staker 2002 Pauline Fielden 1978 Kathryn Harby-Williams 2003 Jenny Bonnett 1979-80 Rod Hook 2003 Nan Sharp 1981-82 Tania Obst 2004 Mary Gowing 1983-84 Nanette Miller 2009 Jill Schache 1985 Lee-Anne Petherick 2010 Wendy Deayton 1986-96 Virginia Reddy 2011 Pauline Fielden 1997-00

Peter Ellemor 2001-06 Lee-Anne Petherick 2007-12

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60 YEAR HISTORY HONORS

Australian Captains Gaynor Flanagan 1956 Kathryn Harby 2000-03 Natalie von Bertouch 2011

Australian Team Members Margaret Rankine 1948 Gaynor Flanagan 1952 Betty Rowe 1953 Lorrainne Wright 1954 Kay Jessen 1980 Michelle Den Dekker 1985 Kathryn Harby 1990 Sarah Sutter 1994 Audine Cobb 1996 Jacqui Delaney 1997 Rebecca Sanders 1998 Jane Altschwager 2001 Natalie von Bertouch 2004 Kristen Heinrich 2004 Laura von Bertouch 2006 Lauren Nourse 2007

(the above have all played for Contax at one time or another during their career however were not necessarily at the time when representing Australia)

Club Captains Margaret Rankine 1952 - 54 Gaynor Flanagan 1955 - 58 Jenny Badman 1959 - 62 Moira Clarke 1963 - 67 Margaret Edwards 1968 Rosemary Cobby 1969 Gerry Freer 1970 Margaret Van der Linden 1971 Gerry Freer 1973 Kay Smerdon 1974 - 76 Lyn Mulroney 1978 Jill Dolan 1980 Ros Natt 1981 - 82 Kay Jessen 1983 - 84 Rhonda Kraft 1985 - 87 Karen Schulz 1988 - 92 Kathryn Harby 1993 - 96 Tania Obst 1997 - 98 Vicki Neale 1999 Leanne Oats (Eichler) 2000 - 07 Jane Fitzgerald 2008- current

Club Coaches Lena Pomeroy 1952 - 55 Fay Dumont 1958 Mavis Buckingham 1961 Merle Oldham 1962 - 63 Joan Horner 1964 - 72 Pauline Fielden 1973 - 76 Daphne Axford 1977 Jenny Bonnett 1978 - 79 Margaret Angove 1980 - 96 Barney Williams 1997 - 00 Tania Obst 2001 - 06 Fay Walsh 2007 Tania Obst 2008 – 2010 Margaret Angove 2010 – 2011 Leanne Eichler 2012

Player Life Members (200+ games) Sue Glover 1990 Sue Noel 1990 Karen Schulz 1992 Kathryn Harby 1992 Tracey Fielden 1993 Sarah Angove 1993 Tanya Hibell 1993 Vicki Neale 1994 Rosie Burton 1995 Sharon Purser 1995 Julia Angove 1997 Sarah Sutter 1998 Kelli Hook 2001 Amy Phillips 2001 Anna Elliott 2002 Lauren Tosetti 2003 Laura von Bertouch 2003 Kylie Revink 2004 Kate Storer 2004 Natalie von Bertouch 2004 Leanne Eichler 2004 Michaela Pisters 2005 Verity Oxley 2005 Natalie Carrangas 2006 Jessica Reynolds 2006 Anthea Hagar 2006 Kim Smith 2006 Carlie Hopkins 2007 Kylie Burton 2007 Lisa Ellemor 2007 Jayne Howard 2008 Kirby Mutton 2008 Ellen Fisher 2009 Amy Ford 2009 Amanda Martin 2010 Lisa Clegg 2010 Brittany Ross 2010 Jane Fitzgerald 2010 Christie Nash 2011 Leah Thompson 2011 Jessica Beaton 2011 Kirsty Lea 2011

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