The Mt Lofty Districts Historical Society is holding its AGM on Friday 24 March, 7 for 7:30pm at the Coventry Library in Stirling.
MLDFC life member Chris Chardon has been asked to present as a guest speaker on how football has evolved in the Stirling district from the late 1890s up to the Mount Lofty Club as it is today.
You are invited and welcome to attend! Bookings essential : 0419 816 490
The history of our community clubs that encompass our arena will be forever remembered.
Thanks to the Mt Lofty Community Sports Club for arranging the bench seats in honour of Stan and Barb Evans for having the forth sight, inspiration and dedication to make our home what we know it is today. They also unveiled the new plaque to showcase the history of the space.
The CSC work with the Mt Lofty Devils, the Mt Lofty Cricket Club, Heathfield Netball Club and the Stirling Netball Club all of whom were there to represent on the day, and along with our Devils, two others happened to have family focussed event days booked in on the same day. What a great day for the hills, and hopefully, exactly the day Stan and Barb first envisioned when they planned a community oval in the area all those years ago.
From all of the Mt Lofty Devils current and past, thank you Stan and Barb ❤️
Don’t miss this fantastic day out at the home of the Devils: Arkaba Oval, Corner Heathfield and Longwood Roads, Heathfield (entry off Heathfield Road).
*Stirling Family Dental mouthguards: If families have private health insurance and it covers mouthguards, there is no gap to pay on the mouth guard. If you don’t have private health insurance or if your private health insurance does not cover any of it, it will cost $100 (normal price is $200). Click here to access the consent form.
As season 2022 draws to a close, the Mount Lofty District Football Club (MLDFC) has started planning for 2023 and beyond.
We have a number of important roles becoming vacant, as outlined below.
This is a fantastic opportunity for members of our community to put their hand up to help steer the club over the next 2-3 years, as we build on our success and look to achieve even more in 2023.
If you are interested in any of the roles, please email comms@mountlofty.com.au indicating which role/s. A current member will then contact you to discuss the role.
Senior Committee
We have 5 roles available on the Senior Committee as result of the current incumbents stepping down at the November AGM:
President – Oversees all aspects of the club including finances, player development and club operations.
Secretary – Responsible for club wide communications and efficient running of committee meetings.
Football Director – Responsible for the development and growth of the football program across the club.
Merchandise and Equipment Manager – Responsible for procurement and distribution of club merchandise and equipment.
Social Media Manager – Responsible for the management of all club related social media platforms.
Junior Committee
We have 3 roles available on Junior committee to facilitate the smooth running of our Junior program:
Women’s Junior Program Coordinator – Responsible for the coordination of the Junior women’s program, including fixtures, team make up and player development.
Junior Program Registration Coordinator – Oversees all junior players registrations, transfers and permits.
Modified Program BBQ Coordinator– Responsible for the efficient running of the BBQ at Stirling Oval.
Other roles to support the club
Social Media Coordinators – We are looking for people who are:
Social media savvy
Have creative flair
Willing to work with our Social Media Manager and club stakeholders to gather and share content to our social media pages including Facebook and Instagram.
Sponsorship Coordinator – This position will ensure effective communication with sponsors and the committee to deliver incremental value for our valuable sponsors.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to everybody who joined us on Saturday at Arkaba Oval, especially to Herman de Roos who is doing us the honour of tossing the commemorative Life Member coin for this clash against Onka’s. Herman was joined by his wife Glenda, Son Simon and his wife Emma and Grandchildren Isaac and Stella, Daughter Nicky with Granddaughters Emily, and Johanna.
Herman is Life Member of Heathfield Aldgate United and was also appointed Life Member of Mt Lofty Football Club in 1986
He played junior football for Stirling – being a Premiership player in the Stirling Senior Colts in 1960.
Herman began his Senior career with Stirling in 1962 and only ever missed 2 games through injury, He eventually retired in 1981 after 367 A Grade matches (with Stirling, Heathfield Aldgate United and Mt Lofty) with a sprinkling of B Grade games in his final year.
Ten years later, he came out of retirement to “fill in” in the B Grade, joining his teenage sons Simon and Cory in a very memorable match for the family.
He played in 9 HAU A Grade Premierships in 1967 and 1968 and then in 7 successive HAU Premierships between 1971 and 1977 which include the then Australian Record of 87 matches without loss.
Representing the HFL in Lovelock Shield matches in 1967, 68, 71 and 78 and twice a runner up in the Mail Medal in 1977 and 1978
He was runner up in the HAU A Grade Best and Fairest on 4 occasions – 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1978.
In a Courier article covering a function to celebrate his 350th senior game he was described as “….a tough uncompromising defender who rarely fails to perform. He is a model for any young footballer both in the skills of the game and his attitude.”
Was a member of many committees and boards, carrying out several voluntary club positions over the decades, including President of the Mt Lofty Football Club in 1986 and then junior coaching when his sons Simon and Cory began playing
Herman was a draftsman and prepared the first conceptual drawings of the two storey Licensed Club back in the mid 1960’s and which we now know as the “Pavilion”.
Thank you for everything you have done for our Clubs Herman!
