To Warrandyte Football Club Supporters/Sponsors/Members and Committee,
I am happy to submit my first Presidents Report for the WFC.
After a season completely different to any other, and 8 months in the role, it is pleasing to see the balance sheet is still strong, as it was at the commencement of the 2021 season. The club has produced a trading profit with stabilized capital in reserves. This is particularly pleasing because of the interrupted season it was, being restricted to one evening function in the season, reduced home games, and a reduced attendance due to Covid.
Sponsorship was stable over the past year, which is a result of the pandemic and lack of growth in some areas. But we are very thankful to our club sponsors who have stood by the club in this tough season. Our community sponsorship partners are seeing an increased worth and value for their investment, being associated with the WFC.
Club Membership was stable, but I personally see this as the opportunity of growth in 2022.
The committee have also overseen the development of the Men’s playing group as well as maintaining the financial stability of the club. On the field we were strong and extremely competitive finishing on top of the Senior 3rd Division ladder when the season was cut short.
In fact, all three football teams finished in the top four, which was a success for the football coaches and football department. – Well Done Paul Donahoo and team.
Our Warrandyte Swans Netball team had a tremendous inaugural season being promoted in several divisions and finally finishing second on the ladder in Division 2. This is very promising, and we look forward to expanding and growing Netball within the club.
We continue in the desire to have a Senior Women’s Football team in 2022 and have now appointed a coach for the 2022 season and have commenced preseason training. This will continue to need nurturing and development to make the 2022 season a success.
2021 Match day attendance was strong, although the number of home games was limited by Covid lockdowns. We had a low attendance to the Past Players day and failed to hold any of our major functions such as Ladies Lunch, Presidents Lunch, Team of the Decade, Special Effort Draw etc, this would have affected our bottom line.
A big thank you to Peter Hookey and the committee who worked very hard to secure major funding for our oval lighting upgrade. This is a significant achievement, and they were installed mid-season. This is a result of our ongoing partnership with Local, State and most importantly, Federal governments. Well Done Pete and committee.
We continued to forge a successful partnership with the Warrandyte Junior Football Club which has meant that there is now a very easy bridge from junior football to senior football. We look forward to continuing to nurture this relationship which is mutually beneficial.
I am pleased to announce that most of the committee have chosen to nominate again for 2022, with the exceptions of Roger and Hannah Enriquez and Stephen Dunn. I personally would like to them and specifically thank Stephen Dunn for the mountain of work he has contributed to the WFC over the past seasons.
I would also like to thank the committee and volunteers around the club who make it a success and great place to be.
In closing, we are much admired and envied by other football clubs in the EFNL. We are a unique community club which continues to develop and portray the right culture.
Go Bloods!!!!!
Regards,
Owen Humphris