Introducing our fabulous registrar – Helen Flint
The Maroubra Saints relies on our fabulous volunteers and this week we celebrate national volunteers week with our club registrar Helen Flint.
Helen, what’s your current role with the club?
My role with the Club is the Registrar for over 500 Players.
What’s the best part of being a volunteer with the Saints?
Helping a great club come together at the start of each season. The kids love their footy
And the toughest challenge for volunteers?
Finding enough time for the huge tasks of preparing the club before game day!
Do you have any messages for any parents thinking of volunteering for next year?
The club prides itself on a having a great reputation within the footy community. The more volunteers the better we can present ourselves as a caring footy club.
Which footy team do you follow?
Sydney Swans forever!!!
How many years have you been involved with the Maroubra Saints?
Since my son was 5 years old
What’s been your proudest achievement over all the years you have been involved with the Saints?
The recognition the club receives from other clubs. It’s great to see the club grow over the years and the loyalty of most families in returning each year.
How many kids do you have playing with the Saints this season and in which teams?
One – 13 year old Cooper Flint
Why do you encourage your kids (or kids in general) to play for the Maroubra Saints?
I first heard about the club through mutual friends. We wanted our son to play AFL because his Father played for St Kilda and grandfather player for Fitzroy!
Runs in the family I guess. (Ed: Very impressive AFL family history Helen. You’ve kept that quiet!)
What’s your usual pre game message to your children?
Enjoy the game and be inclusive of all your team mates
And post-game message?
Usually congratulations on your win!
Bacon and Egg roll, Sausage roll, Salad roll or Meat Pie?
Bacon and egg roll. Nothing better on a winters day!
Long Black, Latte, Chardonnay or Decaf Skinny Cap?
Chardonnay without a doubt but never seem to find it ! (Ed: Mr President please note we may need to apply for a liquor licence to keep our Registrar happy?)
What’s been the biggest highlight of your own sporting career (so far)?
I was recognised as a good tennis player in my day, but also knowing that sport was a big part of my childhood!
