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. |