Life Members

Elaine started with Ashwood Softball Club in 1973 and quickly became a scorer but soon realised that coaching was going to be her main interest. Elaine took on the role of representative for the Essex Heights Primary School on the Ashwood Softball Club Committee. Under Elaine's stewardship in the 70s, Essex Heights fielded as many as 7 teams at Waverley. Elaine spent many hours over the years conducting clinics at various schools in the area recruiting players for the club.

Chas was a foundation & committee member of Waverley North Softball Club in 1971. He held many positions on the Committee including Treasurer and President (4 years). Chas was Assistant Coach or Coach for many teams from Juniors to our top team. He also helped with our club umpiring duties. On the demise of the Blackburn North Softball Club, Chas was responsible for recruiting some of their senior players to join Waverley North to enable the Club to become an A Grade club. Chas was Club Manager of Waverley North for 3 years. Chas was awarded Life Member of Waverley North in 1983.

Sharon was a member of the first Waverley North softball team. She is the only member of that team still actively involved with the Club. Sharon started her coaching career at 14 years of age coaching Pixies, various junior & senior teams and also as playing coach of the A Grade team, winning numerous premierships along the way. Sharon was one of the first 2 players to be appointed to the Committee as player repesentatives.

Bill joined Waverley North in 1974 and immediately became very active in the Club. Bill was Treasurer from 1979-80 and President from 1980-4. He managed and scored for various teams and was also primarily responsible for Waverley North and, later, Northwood Falcons, entering the Club Championships. Bill was Chairman and leader of the sub-committee that oversaw the merger of North Waverley with Ashwood to form the Northwood Falcons. Bill was Co-President with Geoff Mansfield from Ashwood for the initial year.

Jesse joined Waverley North in 1983 from the Nottinghill Club where he was a coach and player. He immediately became heavily involved in all our Club activities acting variously as Team Manager, Club Treasurer and Assistant Coach of many teams from Juniors to Open age. With the amalgamation of Ashwood and Waverley North to become Northwood Falcons, Jesse continued his committment to the club and to softball generally. Jesse has served Falcons as a Committee member and Treasurer. For many years he was Club Equipment Officer.

Megan began playing T Ball while she was attending Essex Heights Primary and has played through Pixie, Under Age and Femme ranks. She like Elizabeth Caldwell (they are both the same age and progressed through the teams together) was always willing to help out in any capacity. She did her own and many other extra umpiring duties and there was no financial reward, played double games, helped as an assistant coach and then took on coaching on her own. She has a great rapport with the younger girls and is very popular with everyone.