OUR CLUB HISTORY !

The following information has been taken from the archives of Pittwater R.S.L. Youth Club, Pittwater R.S.L. J.R.L.F.C.,& Mona Vale J.R.L.F.C.

 

Year Events
1964

Mona Vale Sports Club incorporates with Pittwater R.S.L., leading to Pittwater R.S.L. Youth Club formation.

In September 1964 , Mona Vale Sports Club became incorporated with Pittwater R.S.L,and Pittwater R.S.L Youth Club was formed.

1964-1966 Strong league presence with seven teams. Dedicated families (Gordon & Janette Melville, Bob & June Johnston) actively involved. Four teams participated in 1965 and 1966.
1967

Alan Wilson announces no Rugby League teams due to lack of support.

March 1967: Under-19 C grade forms due to supporter Harold Porter, reaching finals.

1968-1969

July 1968: No teams due to insufficient support.

April 1969: Reg Hansell forms H grade with seventeen U/13 players.

Jack Halsted donates $10 to best & fairest player.

1970-1971

April 1970: No teams fielded.

April 1971: Reg Hansell fields an F grade, just missing semis by two points.

1978

Club reformed as Pittwater R.S.L. J.R.L.F.C. by Norm Monico.

February 1978: A grade side enters M.W.J.R.L. competition, Norm Monico as President.

1979-1982

1979: A grade side (coached by Gary Spittles) enters.

1980: A grade side and junior H and J grades enter.

1981-1982: Multiple grades introduced with dedicated coaches.

Key Figures

 Coaches: Laurie Beetson, Carl Thorne, Ian Orr, Frank Downing, Mick Robertson, Col Willett, Dave Cross.

Administrators: Bernie Morris, Kevin Jones, Warwick Barber, J. Hennesey, Bob Powell, Terry Bourke, Dave McKerney, Wal Langford, June Thorne, Steve Clarke, Jeanette Haygarth, Jeff Estreich, Mary-Anne Langford.

Transition

Specific details unavailable for certain periods.

Transition in leadership, possibly involving June Thorne or Di Burdon as the new secretary. Club renamed Mona Vale J.R.L.F.C (likely in 1987).

AGM 1989

October 17, 1989: AGM office bearers –

President Norm Monico

Vice Presidents Eric Watts and Ray Purser,

Secretary: Col Burdon,

Treasurer: Richard Bell,

Committee members: Peter Thompson, Di Burdon, Brad Hirsch, Di Peck, Vicki Purser, Brian Gill, Kaye Thompson, Deidre Bell,

Patron:Max Delmege.

1990 and 1991

1990: Office bearers remain consistent with new Vice President Chris Bourke and committee members Carl Thorne and Lee Whitney.

1991: Teams nominated for various grades.

1992

Teams nominated include F Grade, J1 and J2, L Grade, M Grade, N Grade.

Continuity in leadership and commitment evident in the ongoing success of the club during this period.