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 Jannali Oval. Sutherland Rd, Jannali. Phone No: (02) 9528 3519 |
The ClubhouseDuring 1957 the ambitious men and women of the club, which had income of 329.18.0 (three hundred and twenty-nine pounds, eighteen shillings) and expenses of 292.2.0 (two hundred and ninety-two pounds two shillings) first discussed building a clubhouse. This equates to $659.80 and $584.20. A refreshment stall at Jannali Oval was approved in 1958. This was replaced in 1960 by a small kiosk, which had to be dismantled and re-erected weekly, and was stored in the grounds of a neighbouring property, that of Mr & Mrs Vic Linquist. (Photo below). The Club had to look to the future needs of its players and the expansion of its facilities. Confidence was strong the club would continue to expand given the growth of registrations from 96 players in 1959 to 161 players in 1961. Their projected growth was justified, since in 2009, Como West-Jannali had 788 registrations,(83 teams) from a total combined Sutherland Shire registration of 17,597players, and was the 8th largest of the current 26 clubs affiliated. It was not until 1965 that a small brick canteen was built by club members. In 1967 this building was extended westward to make provision for a storeroom and ground control at an approximate cost of $700. Again members and players rallied to help. One of the then 21B team players gave up his time to form up the concrete base, another was the honorary bricklayer and, with help from a few fathers, another member took a week off work to lay the concrete roofing so as to keep cost down. A flat concrete roof was installed as it was the intention, at that time, to make provisions to put on a top floor but due to the close proximity of the electricity tower line, this was not approved when plans were later submitted to Council in 1976. It took from 1967 to 1976 to raise money, apply for government and council grants and have endless meetings and submit endless plans, for dressing rooms and toilet blocks. Prior to 1977 a small construction for toilets was situated in the area northeast of the electricity tower, in the car park region. In 1976 Council agreed to allocate funds for the new facilities.
Council rejected club plans and drew up its own. Stage 1 was officially opened on March 20th 1977 by the President of the Sutherland Shire Council, Councilor Michael Tynan at a cost of $14,000.00 to the club and approximately $18,000.00 from Shire funds. A daytime event was chosen, with Sutherland Shire Council supplying marquee, P.A. system, chairs and bunting. In 1982 "stage 2" which provided for a clubhouse for meetings and community use, had been approved with the club providing dollar-for-dollar. The new addition was officially opened on July 30th 1983 by Councillor Kevin Skinner, then President of Sutherland Shire Council and was dedicated to six Life Members of the Club, by Councillor Skinner, viz. Elaine and Frank Hall, Lyn and George Napier and Marie and Max Pinkerton; an acknowlegement of many years service and their contribution to the Como West - Jannali Soccer Club. "Stage 3" comprising a covered b.b.q. area, new equipment room and video platform was com pleted in 1985. To assist the social activities of club members, and to provide a considered much needed commodity for players in a friendly atmosphere with not only teammates but opposition players also, a bar, built by Mick Boulter, was installed in the clubhouse, in 1993 with George Napier as Licensee. George held this position until 2006 when George experienced poor health and subsequently passed away. A "Supporter's Wall" was approved by Committee members and organised by Marie Pinkerton 1993, and proved a great success and a talking point with visitors. Mick Boulter added additional trophy cabinets to that installed by Ian Whiteman. With the success of teams during 2000 and 2006, the club was looking at refurbishing all cabinets to cater for all perpetual trophies, plaques and memorabilia held in the clubhouse and for future needs. This improvement and renovation was undertaken in 2009, with relocation of and additional trophy cabinets, (supplied by Stuart Rendell). Season 2001/2 saw projected spending become a reality. The club had become materially and financially viable. Extensive renovations were made to the club canteen at a cost of $4,750.00, and for the comfort of all members availing themselves of the facilities of the clubhouse, ceiling fans were installed.All club records were computerised which made administration matters more efficiently controlled. New goal nets and goalposts were also purchased, players' needs being carefully monitored and updated. During 2003 the interior of the clubhouse took on a "new look"; carpet was laid, down lights installed in a new ceiling, and a sample of every styled shirt worn 1956 to 2003 (since updated to include 2009, plus netball shirt) was framed and hung in the clubhouse. A Sunday evening Snack Bar was introduced to all members and visitors. Air conditioners were also installed in the clubhouse in 2009.
A motion to make the clubhouse "smoke free" for a trial period in 1998 was defeated. This issue was again raised in 2003 but with success.... the club did in fact become smoke free during the 2003 season. "Stage 4" plans had originally been discussed in early 1998, and thanks to a State Government Grant of $10,000, and the remainder of cost provided from club funds, extensions to accommodate dressing rooms for the ladies and a toilet for the disabled were commenced in 1999. "Stage 4" was finally completed and in use in 2001, thanks to the tireless support from some club members, under the direction (and energy) of the Club Secretary Bob McArthur. Extensive delay had occurred due to Sutherland Council demanding a relocation of intended dressing rooms. In early 2002, the Club's Committee was again looking ahead, with positive discussions involving additional facilities. The eventual completion of a viewing deck in 2004 (situated on top of ladies dressing rooms) was a great acquisition and something well received by members and visitors. Recognition should be given to the Secretary in office at the time of completion of each stage of the complex at Jannali Oval, as well as many club members. A considerable increase in the workload of this position of Secretary cannot be overstated during the process of planning, funding, meetings with Council representatives, re-drafting plans, obtaining grants etc, to mention a few of the necessary requirements to reach the results envisaged, and the following deserve special mention.Stage 1: George Napier Stage 2: Graeme Ward Stage 3: Graeme Ward Stage 4: Bob McArthur
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