TOM KELLY DEVELOPMENT

SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship details

In memory of our long time serving coach and DAC life member, Tom Kelly,  his family together with the DLAC & DAC have established the Tom Kelly Development Scholarship.

The Scholarship’s aim is to assist in the development of athletes & coaches so that they can realise their ambition and potential.  This is an investment in the future of the Doncaster Athletic clubs and the wider community.

The Tom Kelly Development Scholarship will be awarded annually to one junior and one senior member of the Doncaster Athletic community, who has demonstrated the qualities and values that Tom so strongly exhibited :-

    1. Work Ethic  – An outstanding commitment to training and/or coaching
    2. Team Focus – Embracing the club spirit and team values
    3. Teaching & Leading – A willingness to share knowledge, encourage and mentor others
    4. Self Development – Defining goals and showing a determination to reach them
    2024
    2023
    2022
    2021
    2020
    2019
    2018
    2017
    2016
    2015
    2014
    Junior
    Hamish McLennan
    Lucy Kearney
    No Nomination
    No Nomination
    No Nomination
    Alessia Wynne
    Harriett Glover
    No Nomination
    Stephanie Ratcliffe
    Samantha O'Connell
    Nicole Reynolds
    Senior
    Liv Ryan
    Alessia Wynne
    Alessandra Flynn
    Lachlan Parrott
    Oscar O'Connor
    Christian Christopher
    Jessica Ng
    Zach Nunis
    David Mitchell
    Wesley Spargo
    No Nomination

    ll registered and financial members of DLAC & DAC are eligible for the scholarship.

    Prior to the conclusion of the Athletics season, nominations for the Scholarship are to be submitted to the DLAC & DAC Committees.   The junior and senior recipients will then be chosen by the respective Committee in conjunction with the Kelly family.

    At the conclusion of the Athletics season, each Scholarship will be presented in the form of a commemorative award together with $500.

    It is envisaged that the Scholarship could help fund coaching courses and seminars,  travel to competitions and the purchase of equipment for athletes or coaches.

    Donations to the Scholarship can be made HERE

    Location: 125A George Street, Doncaster East, 3109, VIC, Australia Phone: 0414 533 677