The Club regrets the recent passing of a long time supporter Mr Fred Bain
at the age of 88 years.
Fred became involved with the Club in the late 1970’s supporting the careers
of his sons Roger and Peter at Under age level.
He became the Club’s first Junior Co Ordinator in 1988/9 and 1989/90 during
which the Under14 team won two flags and the Under12’s and 16’s were
runners up.
In 1988 Fred was assistant to coach Mark Hughes when South Suburban
won the CUOV Under 12 Mitchell Shield.
During his own cricket career of 27 years Fred played with St James Glen Iris
as a left arm opening bowler and was a First Eleven Premiership player
on 7 occasions.
As an administrator through the 50’s and 70’s Fred was General Secretary
of the Association for 6 seasons, a Grade Secretary for 5 seasons , a Delegate
to CUOV for 7 years and a fixture and grounds organizer for 35 seasons.
Fred was elected to Life Membership of the Association in 1988.