THE Goulburn Valley Football Umpires Association (GVFUA) 2025 awards night was held on Friday, September 26.
Jack Norris was recognised with the association’s most prestigious award, the Ian Coates Memorial Award.
Jack’s journey with the GVFUA began in 2014, when he first started running the boundary for two years, before transitioning into field umpiring.
GVFUA covers the Kyabram District Football Netball League, Murray Football Netball League and the Goulburn Valley Football Netball League.
Jack has umpired more than 221 senior games, that has included 2 senior interleague games, and four senior grand finals (1 – Kyabram & District, 1 – Murray and 2 – Goulburn Valley), with no desire to give up officiating the game he loves.
“Being recognised with such a prestigious award is incredibly humbling and something that I will be forever honoured by,” said Jack
“Of course, this recognition is not just about personal success and achievements, it is also the people behind the scenes who have helped me, mentored me and supported me during my time umpiring with the Goulburn Valley Football Umpires Association.
“Umpiring is more than just being in control of the game, it is about having the best seat in the house, travelling across the Goulburn Valley, staying fit and making lifelong friends and connections.”
