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TROY BETTS MEMORIAL AWARD
The "Troy Betts Memorial award" is a club trophy struck in 2005 in memory of Troy who tragically lost his life in a truck accident early in the 2005 Season.
Troy’s love of soccer was nurtured throughout his junior and later senior playing period with Burragorang.
Troy's mate: Jim Brown & family donated a perpetual shield to the club to recognise the outstanding achievements/contribution of either a club player, coach, manager, parent/carer or committee member over any given soccer season to be presented in his memory.
Nominations for the award are called for towards the end of each winter season.
Troy Betts Honour Roll - Awardees & Citations
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Awardee & Citation
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| 2009 |
Gavin Moore
In his role as Sponsorship coordinator Gavin has secured in 2009 sponsorship of almost $20,000 for the club. Through his business is a club sponsor himself. Gavin is leading the planning & coordination of the Willis Park master plan that will secure the home of our club for future years. As a committee member he goes the extra mile taking on extra responsibilities beyond his portfolio.He is a much loved coach of his under 9 team respected by his players & their families alike for his positive demeanour and fair handed ways. He is an avid supporter of the 3 other teams his family is involved in. Gavin has spent many Sunday mornings assisting at Willis Park for the ladies games.Gavin has opened his home to run and sponsor social & fundraising events in the past 2 years. Gavin is a vocal advocate for common sense, clear thinking and sensible decisions in the committee room that reflect the values of our club.
Burragorang District Soccer Club has a great friend in Gavin Moore and he is a most worthy recipient of this award.
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2008
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Not Awarded
Nominations were received however none of the nominees were deemed sufficiently outstanding to warrant the presenting of the award.
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| 2007 |
Lea Orchard
Lea has committed countless hours over a number of years as Treasurer, Committee member, Team Manager, Mother, Wife, Soccer Fan, sponsor & supporter with immense dedication & great humour all to the benefit of Her family & our club. Lea demonstrates passion in everything she puts her hand to. Her knowledge about the workings of soccer in Macarthur and her guidance of team managers, coaches, parents and to others on the club committee in invaluable in keeping our club operating. Lea assumed the role of treasurer with great gusto, enthusiasm & energy and the club finances are sound & fully accountable because of her expertise in that area. Burragorang District Soccer club has a very good friend in Lea Orchard and she is a deserved holder of the Troy Betts award.
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| 2006 |
Ariel Leonard
Ariel Leonard demonstrates dedication beyond her years as a player, coach and mentor. Still a teenager Ariel has gained the respect of junior players, parents and her coaching peers with her enthusiasm, dedication and maturity. Both on & off the field Ariel is an outstanding role model from which Burragorang members present, future & past can learn much from. Ariel Leonard is inarguably a laudable recipient of the Troy Betts memorial award in 2006.
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| 2005 |
Rob Ison
Rob Ison has served in an honorary capacity for many years in ancillary roles supporting Burragorang Soccer. Rob demonstrated selfless dedication to the support of the club seemingly always in the background. Rob's salt of the earth character, good humour and no fuss attitude and his invaluable contribution is admired, highly regarded throughout the club. Rob Ison is a most worthy recipient of the inaugural Troy Betts memorial award in 2005.
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