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Gavin Foreman

Inducted: 1988

Gavin was one of two umpires to be recognised as the first life members of the Association. This honour recognised his commitment to the Association in its formative years and his vast experience as an umpire. He was also awarded the Umpire of the Year trophy in 1998.

Vince Pulsinelli

Inducted: 1988

An inaugural life member in 1988, Vince has been a dedicated umpire to both the SSJFUA and the Hills Umpiring Association for many years. Instrumental in laying down the fundraising culture within the Association, Vince has been a committed clubman and association member. He is still actively involved as a member of the District Junior Tribunal.

Chris Binks

Inducted: 1990

Chris was the Association's inaugural President in 1985. He also played an important role in the formative stages of the Association over the following few years. A seasoned umpire, after spending many years umpiring in the Sunday Football League, Chris introduced his son Adam to umpiring who went on to umpire at WAFL level. Chris was awarded the Umpire of the Year trophy in 1985.

Gary French

Inducted: 1991

A 'larger than life' character, passionate about his local sport and well respected within the Gosnells and Kelmscott club circles as well as the umpiring fraternity. Gary was a major contributor to the umpiring social and cultural development including opening his home for many, many years for club functions. His son Wayne, also umpired with the SSJFUA and progressed to WAFL level.

Bob Gibbons

Inducted: 1993

Bob is a well respected member of the Association who has served on the Committee with distinction. He has served as President on three occasions (1983, 1994, 1995) and as Treasurer on four occasions (1987, 1989, 1990, 1991). He has also been awarded the Umpire of the Year trophy in 1988 and 1994. Bob continues to serve the Demons District as Chair of the Junior Tribunal.

Steve Hills

Inducted: 1994

Steve is a foundation member of the DDFUA and one of its most active participants over a 25-year period. He has served as President on six occasions (1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2001), as Secretary on two occasions (1986, 1992) and as Treasurer once (1985). After a short break from the Association, Steve returned in 2009 as the Modifed Rules Coach and Coach of the Development Squad. In 2010, he took on the role of Umpires Advisor for the second time (1986, 2010). Steve has been awarded the Umpire of the Year trophy three times (1987, 1989 and 1999), which is a joint record for the Association.

Greg Jenyns

Inducted: 1995

Greg was a committed member of the Association who served with distinction on the Committee. He was Secretary for five consecutive seasons (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991) and went onto be Umpires Advisor in 1992 and 1993. He was also Umpire of the Year in 1990.

Alan Marsh

Inducted: 1998

Alan has served as President on two occasions (1998, 1999) and was awarded the Umpire of the Year trophy in 1992. Alan was, and continues to be, a passionate member of the Association who keeps in close touch with all current umpires. Alan continues to be actively involved as a member of the District Junior Tribunal.

Wayne Wendt

Inducted: 2000

Wayne is a long-serving member of the Association that has consistenly been involved with the Committee for the duration of his career. He has served as President on three occasions (2002, 2003, 2004), as Secretary on two occasions (2000, 2001) and as Treasurer on two occasions (1996, 1997). His seven years of involvement on the Committee is only rivalled by Steve Hills (nine years) and Bob Gibbons (seven years). Wayne was also awarded the Umpire of the Year trophy in 1996 and 2003. Wayne continues to be actively involved as coach of the Development Squad.

Lance Cameron

Inducted: 2000

Lance is a popular member of the Association and continues to have a close involvement today. He served as President in 1996, as Treasurer on two occasions (1994, 1995) and has been awarded the Umpire of the Year trophy three times (1993, 1997, 2000). This is a joint-record for our Association with no other umpire having been recognised as the Umpire of the Year for more than three seasons. Lance continues to be actively involved as a member of the District Junior Tribunal.

Paul Simonsen

Inducted: 2000

Paul is one of the Association's longest serving members and continues to umpire today. He has served as Association President in 1997, and Umpires Advisor in 1996. He was also awarded the Umpire of the Year trophy in 1995. Paul continues to be a passionate member of the Association who has a keen interest in the development and improvement of our young umpires.

Glen Turner

Inducted: 2009

Glen started umpiring in 1996 and has since proven to be one of our most conistent and reliable umpires. He has also had a keen involvement in the Association's activities, serving as President in 2008 and Umpires Advisor in 2009. He was also awarded the Umpire of the Year trophy in 2002.

Russell Cooke

Inducted: 2009

Russell joined the Association in 1996 and is now one of the our most experienced umpires. Russell was awarded the Umpire of the Year trophy in 2007, after many years of being the stand-out umpire in 17s competition. He has also taken on the role of Assistant Coach in 2009 and 2010. Russell was also promoted to the position of Open Rules Coach for the 2011 season.

Daniel Gibbons

Inducted: 2011

Daniel joined the Association in 2002 and since 2006 has been heavily involved in the Association's Committee. Daniel has served as President for four seasons (2006, 2007, 2009 & 2010). He was awarded Umpire of the Year twice (2005 and 2010) and umpired seven consecutive Grand Finals from 2004 to 2010. In 2011 he took on the new role of Umpire Manager and continues to help drive the development of the Association.