AFTER 20 years of service with Nelson Bay Football Club, local Todd Giles of Corlette has a new family adventure in store.
The outgoing club president is relocating to Canberra for a new work position with his wife Lisa and two children Isabella, aged nine, and eight-year-old son Oliver.
Todd was honoured at the recent Senior Presentation Night at Salamander Bay Hotel.
Club officials presented Todd with a framed club playing shirt in recognition of the countless hours he has dedicated to help build Nelson Bay FC into a power base in the Newcastle Football competition.
Giles is stepping down from his leadership duties at the end of the year to prepare for his two-year sabbatical in the ACT.
In his five years as club president, Todd has been instrumental in Nelson Bay FC’s growth as a sporting organisation – building player numbers from 584 to 725.
“The committee has worked hard over the years to maintain and improve on our playing strength and we are now reaping the benefits,” Giles told News Of The Area.
“We have a great soccer family here at Nelson Bay FC from juniors through to seniors and they will continue to be a force in years to come,” reflected Todd, who has watched the club annex multiple premiership and championship titles over the years.
He also revealed that the club will honour one of its great stalwarts in current player-coach Daniel McKenzie, who has chalked up an incredible 40 consecutive years of outstanding service.
“At our annual Legends Day in future the best player on ground in the Old Boys clash will receive the Daniel McKenzie Cup which is a fitting recognition to one of Nelson Bay FC’s most loyal and dedicated warriors.
“Daniel continues to give yeoman service as a player and coach and has been a fixture at this club since the age of six,” quipped Todd.
“He typifies the tremendous dedication and spirit that is evident at this club and is a fine role model for our juniors and seniors with his amazing work ethic and passion for football,” he added.
Nelson Bay FC will elect their 2026 committee at the club’s Annual General Meeting on Sunday 23 November at Tomaree Sports Complex at Salamander Bay from 12 noon.
By Chris KARAS
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