On Friday 30th November Power Assist hosted a sensational night of celebration. Marking our 31st year of competition, over 190 folk gathered at Sophia’s in Burwood to help celebrate the end of the year and recognise our own legends.
Congratulations to our new Lifetime Achievement Award winners:
- 30+ years – Michael Healy – been playing right from the start
- 30+ years – Vern Tessier (founder), David Straughair (Board Member and Treasurer) and Maurice Brodie (Board Member)
- 25+ years – from the Astronauts team – Emeil Rachi, Veronica Melicevic, Anthony Reid and David Frith
- 25+ years – from the Hoovers – Marcel Reyes, Chris Goodwin and Michael Batsoukas
- 25+ years – Craig Miles (Div 2 Wild Dogs and Referee), Jim Poulos (Dukes), Peter Karidis (Doncaster)
In 2019 we hope many more players, coaches and volunteers register their commencing date so that our Long Service Recognition program expands and we can continue to recognise this commitment appropriately.
All teams/players received either a medal or a trophy depending on their final positions in the Winter 2018 season.
Our Main award winners included:
- John O’Toole award – for services to Power Assist and the competition – Jim Poulos (Dukes)
- Graeme Gooding award – Most Valuable Player in the 2018 Winter season Grand Final – Championship Men – Jake Nitas (Roar)
- Avis Meddings award – Most Valuable Player in the 2018 Winter season Grand Final – Championship Women – Riki Fichtl (Avengers)
- David McFarlane award – for Outstanding Contribution to Basketball – Division 2 – Matt Gibson (Leppards)
Official photos will be available soon but here’s a snap of Jim, Jake, Riki and Matt.
Reminder Summer season re-commences on 1st February 2019. We wish you all a very happy Christmas and a safe and relaxing holiday break – see you in 2019.