Board Meet Me Monday Series: Simon Atkins
Monday March 2, 2020
by Lacrosse Victoria
Board Director Simon Atkins
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Simon Atkins
In the lead up to the 2020 Lacrosse Victoria AGM, a different Board member will be featured in the 2020 Lacrosse Victoria Board Meet Me Monday Series. These profiles will match faces with names as well as provide some background into our Board members. In week one we profiled Meredith Hodson.
Our second profile of the series will be Simon Atkins. Simon joined the Board in April 2019. Simon's answers are in bold.
Name: Simon Atkins
How long have you been on the Board: 9 months
Role on the Board: Director, Competitions Group, Technical Group
Sports Background: Field Hockey (Player & Coach)
Affiliated Club (if any): Newport Ladies Lacrosse Club
Everyday Job: Medical Physicist
Where are you Originally From: Launceston, Tasmania
Why did you run for a Board position: Well, I have spent the last 15 years watching the game as a supporter so I thought it was a great opportunity to give back the game.
Favourite Athlete and Sports Team: Daniel Ricciardo (or should that be Rachel Kirchheimer?)/Hawthorn Football Club
If you could play any position on the field which one would you choose (even if you currently play): Straight D; we can’t all be glory hunters! lol
What do you enjoy most about lacrosse/the lacrosse community: The pace, skill and the dynamics of the game/I love how Aussie lacrosse punches above its weight and the passion of those involved with the game.
The 2020 Lacrosse Victoria AGM will take place on Monday, 20 April. Information will be distributed regarding times, location and procedures in the near future.
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