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House of Assembly - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)
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King Electorate Sporting Clubs

Ms LUETHEN (King) (15:27): I rise today to speak about two fantastic local sporting clubs in the King electorate. Sport is one of those activities that naturally connects people, and no more so than at the Salisbury East Junior Soccer Club. The Salisbury East Junior Soccer Club is not a large club, and that is also part of its attraction to many families, with affordable participation fees. It is full of energetic, dedicated players and volunteers who all do the best they can to provide an excellent environment for young people wishing to play soccer.

The club was established in 1969 and fielded four teams in its inaugural season as part of the Elizabeth and Districts Junior Soccer Association. The Salisbury East Junior Soccer Club caters for children aged four to 17 and has a wonderful record of respect and good sportsmanship. The Dennis Moore Trophy was introduced by the Elizabeth and Districts Referees Association in 2003 and awarded to the club that showed the greatest level of respect towards match officials. The club won the award in 2011 and has also finished on the podium on four other occasions.

The club recently held its annual general meeting, and there are a few people I would like to take time to recognise for the work they do to contribute to this club. Chairperson, Anthony Scholz; treasurer, Michelle Scholz; secretary, Barry Daubney; and committee member Catherine DeBlauuw all returned for another year of service at the club. It was also encouraging to see a host of new names joining the committee, with registrar, Rachel Griffin; equipment officer, Ashley Lawson; publicity officer, Aaron Cavanagh; and another committee member, Matt Ritonja, joining the team.

Without people like those mentioned volunteering their time to our sporting clubs across the region, the clubs would not be able to exist or provide an opportunity for our younger generation to stay fit and healthy.

I would also like to take a moment to speak about another great sporting club in the rural portion of King, the One Tree Hill Cricket Club. The club is affectionately known as the Billies, and has got off to a successful start in the Para Districts Cricket Association third grade. The cricket club has a long history and was established way back in 1876. I visited for one of their Thursday training nights and had a number of great chats with coaches, players and committee members.

I found out that a few of the players were second and third-generation players for the club. For example, Brian Walter celebrated his 500th game of senior cricket for One Tree Hill four years ago and he began playing cricket when he was 13 years of age. He has reached this milestone playing for the one club at One Tree Hill. He said that he was never a great cricketer but that he just loves getting out there and having some fun, and winning is a bonus.

Both his father, Lance, and grandfather, Roy, and his son, Adam, are still playing and also represent the club. When I visited, Brian was working behind the bar. Locals sang his praises and said that without Brian's effort the club may have folded many years ago. Brian was born and raised in One Tree Hill and intends to try to play his 600th game before he retires. Well done, Brian.

I also held conversations with club president, Ben, about how the government can assist going forward. The Billies call McGilp Oval home and share the facilities with both the One Tree Hill junior soccer club and the One Tree Hill Tennis Club. The members of the Billies made me laugh, especially when they gifted me a One Tree Hill Cricket Club stubby holder that says 'Fear the Goat'. They told me that it is true that one day goats came running through one of their games.

I look forward to supporting all the sporting clubs in the King electorate to help provide positive outcomes for those who assist with providing an opportunity for community members to participate in organised sport.

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