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The Association
was originally formed
mainly due to the hard
work and effort of Mr
Harry Bradmore. Harry's
professional approach and
dedication to umpiring
made his name well
respected in all sporting
circles.
The following 20
years saw meeting places
vary, including Post
Newspapers, St John's
Ambulance Brigade,
Morning Star, Kananook
Tennis Club, just to name
a few, and those that
umpired in the 70's will
never forget the cold
bleary clubrooms at
Kananook on the wing. The
woft of Smokey Joe's
Pipe, the cash upfront in
envelopes and the fight
to stand in front of the
small heater on a cold
winter's night. This era
of umpires produced a
very dedicated and loyal
team.
The 22nd of
March 1981 will always be
remembered as a real
defining moment of the
history of the SUA. This
day saw the official
opening of our current
rooms built by one of our
life members Peter Hudd.
The hours spent by the
executive of the late
70's and early 80's
finally had made this
dream become a reality.
This may not have been
achieved without the
tireless efforts of Les
Wigg and also our longest
serving secretary Jim
Klauer. This was a great
achievement by all
concerned, which today we
are very greatful for.
Now we have our own home,
something we can call our
own.
The SUA's
expansion has continued
over the years and we
began officiating in the
Mornington Peninsula
Juniors, South West
Gippsland, Bass Valley,
Alberton, VFA Under 19
Grade and later,
Frankston and District
Juniors.
The SUA is the
largest umpiring
association in Australia
and has a membership base
of around 300. People of
all ages are members of
the SUA and we are proud
to say that the female
membership is growing
stronger each
year.
Click here to view the Pictorial History of the SUA.....
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