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Committee and Volunteers

We have an elected committee together with an enthusiastic group of volunteers to ensure smooth running of the club's activities.

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Chair Person

James Thomson

James fulfils a range of duties dealing with the overall management of club affairs, leading meetings and oversees the overall development of the club.

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Secretary

Joanne Ford

Joanne organises and attends committee meetings (including Annual General Meetings), taking and distributing minutes. She also sends important updates to the whole club.

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Treasurer

Aaf Dawes

Aaf manages the finances of the club, reports on the clubs financial status to ensure the club has the necessary funds to be successful. Aaf also welcomes players and takes the register at the beginning of  each session.

The Coaching Team

Ely Vikings Korfball players are trained by a coaching team, consisting of level 1 and 2 qualified coaches and experienced players who all work together to provide an excellent coaching program for both the senior and junior club.

Gary Cole is the lead coach for the senior club and coaches the Monday evening training sessions. Barbara Fraser also coaches the senior players by ensuring everyone is warmed up properly.  

Kim Oakhill regularly coaches the senior club first team on Wednesday evenings and acts as sideline coach at most first team matches.   Gary and Kim are also assisted by Olly Watts (first team captain) at both the Monday and Wednesday training sessions. 

Wesley Jordan leads the coaching of junior club on Monday evenings and is assisted by Philip Morton and Dom McDonald.  

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Coach and development officer

Kim Oakhill

Kim's duty as development officer is to ensure that Ely Vikings adheres to its mission which is:

 

"Ely Vikings will always be inclusive whilst providing the best opportunities for every member to reach their highest potential."

 

At the same time helping the club grow and develop as per the club development plan. 

 

This includes:

  • Researching best practices in other clubs and England Korfball and presenting to the committee to constantly improve all aspects of the club from structure, to coaching.

  • Ensuring the club provides the best opportunities to members to reach their potential.

  • Helping to promote the club to the local community to grow Ely Vikings.

  • Applying for funding to support the club with its development.

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Junior Coordinator

Philip Morton

Philip arranges the clubs entries for junior competitions such as U11 tournaments and U14 National league.

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Philip is the focal point for questions from, and information to, parents and guardians

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First aid coordinator and social secretary

Barbara Fraser

Barbara's responsibilities are to support with the health and safety of the players and coaches in the club. To be the point of contact for all health and safety queries. Also to ensure first aid kits are replenished as and when needed.

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Barbara also (along with other volunteers) undertakes the organization of club social events.

 

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Membership secretary

George Notley

George manages the membership of the club ensuring player membership details are up to date.  George sends out and receives membership forms.

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Senior player representative and marketing volunteer.

Lucy Lloyd

Lucy is is the contact person for senior players and parents of junior players who would like to suggest issues to be discussed by the club committee. 

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Lucy also undertakes marketing work for the club, managing the social media channels and website.

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