Award Winners
Life Members (Wanneroo Cricket Association)
Dave Ellis (1988-89)
Glen Wiese (1989-90)
Terry Brooks (2000-01)
Mick Jones
Liz McLennan (2000-01)
John Stewart (2000-01)
Maureen Stewart
Steve Bomford (2007-08)
Life Members of the Wanneroo Cricket Association, Glen Wiese (back left), John Stewart, Terry Brooks and Dave Ellis, at the 2000-01 trophy night, for the presentation of life membership to Liz McLennan (front).
John Stewart
At the time of his retirement at the conclusion of the 2007-08 season, John Stewart was the longest serving president of the Wanneroo Cricket association and one of the instigators in the move to rename the association. John had an incredible career, as a player and administrator, along with his wife Maureen. He started coaching juniors at the Wanneroo Junior Cricket Club in 1980. He gained his level one coaching accreditation and coached juniors for three years. He was on the junior committee at the WCC for two years, one as chairman. 
In 1982 he joined the Wanneroo Senior Cricket Club and played for a number of years, during which time he captained teams from C grade to G grade for seven seasons. He won a number of trophies, including bowling and grade champion and was on the committee for eight years, including three as President before standing down at the end of the 1991/92 season. He joined the Wanneroo Cricket Association in 1989/90 season as the junior vice president, then stepped up to become senior vice president the following season. He became president in 1991/92 and oversaw the competition’s growth.
In 1982 he joined the Wanneroo Senior Cricket Club and played for a number of years, during which time he captained teams from C grade to G grade for seven seasons. He won a number of trophies, including bowling and grade champion and was on the committee for eight years, including three as President before standing down at the end of the 1991/92 season. He joined the Wanneroo Cricket Association in 1989/90 season as the junior vice president, then stepped up to become senior vice president the following season. He became president in 1991/92 and oversaw the competition’s growth.John was also an umpires advisor and set up the umpires accreditation test, as well as being the manager and selector of the inter-association teams for 10 years. He was the instigator of the one-day competition, and helped initiate day/night games for the competition. His administration style was characterised by his willingness to assist clubs and help them solve any problems they had. He was also a member of the Metropolitan Cricket Executive for 11 years, and one of the founding and instigating members of Cricket West. He was the inaugural chairman of the West Australian Senior Community Club Cricket Board for two years, and spent another three years on the committee. John was the founding president of the Quinns Rocks Cricket Club and was instrumental in establishing the club in 1993/94. He is a life member of the Wanneroo Cricket Club, Quinns Rocks Cricket Club and the Wanneroo Cricket Association. To top off his incredible service to the game, John was awarded "The Australian Sports Achievement Award" for services to cricket in WA in 2006.
Maureen Stewart
Maureen Stewart is the wife of John Stewart and another dedicated contributor to the association’s rich history. She was awarded life membership of the Quinns Rocks Cricket Club for her efforts in helping to establish the club. She was the club’s inaugural secretary and held that position until she retired to join her husband to become secretary of th
e Wanneroo Cricket Association in 2000-01. She was WCA secretary for the next eight years and was involved with most sub committees of the association during that time. She also assisted in organising the annual "Score for Charity" event on Australia Day (a fund raising spectacular for local charities). During her time on the WCA, Maureen was instrumental in making sure that the annual presentation nights were well organised. She oversaw the organisation of all requirements such as, flags, trophies, and catering. She also liaised with other cricket associations, including the WACA, when required, and supported and assisted other members of the WCA executive committee, when and where necessary. She also managed and assisted with the inter-association colts team for a number of years and was extremely popular with anyone who came into contact and worked with her. Maureen was a highly valuable member of the WCA until her retirement at the conclusion of the 2007-08 season.
e Wanneroo Cricket Association in 2000-01. She was WCA secretary for the next eight years and was involved with most sub committees of the association during that time. She also assisted in organising the annual "Score for Charity" event on Australia Day (a fund raising spectacular for local charities). During her time on the WCA, Maureen was instrumental in making sure that the annual presentation nights were well organised. She oversaw the organisation of all requirements such as, flags, trophies, and catering. She also liaised with other cricket associations, including the WACA, when required, and supported and assisted other members of the WCA executive committee, when and where necessary. She also managed and assisted with the inter-association colts team for a number of years and was extremely popular with anyone who came into contact and worked with her. Maureen was a highly valuable member of the WCA until her retirement at the conclusion of the 2007-08 season.Glen Wiese
Glen Wiese is regarded as a legend of his time and one of cricket’s true gentlemen. He played over 808 games of senior cricket during which time he scored more than 15,000 runs as a right hand opening batsman, making six centuries with a highest score of 132not out. He also claimed 84 wickets with his right arm medium pace, with best fi
gures of 6-22. However, it was in plying his main trade as a wicketkeeper where he did his best work. He claimed 820 catches and made in incredible 144 stumpings, attributing the large percentage of those dismissals to his uncanny ability to stand up to the stumps for the quicker bowlers.
gures of 6-22. However, it was in plying his main trade as a wicketkeeper where he did his best work. He claimed 820 catches and made in incredible 144 stumpings, attributing the large percentage of those dismissals to his uncanny ability to stand up to the stumps for the quicker bowlers.He started his love affair with cricket playing with the Box Hill Church of Christ Cricket club in Victoria in 1941 and played the last of his 330 games with North Beach Cricket Club in the Wanneroo Cricket Association in 1995, at the age of 65. Adding to his incredible playing service record, he moved to the Peel Cricket Association after he finished pulling on the whites and umpired for another 10 seasons. With all games in the Peel Association being one-day matches, he ended his cricket career having played or umpired in well over 1000 games of senior cricket. Glen was awarded life membership of the WCA in 1989 in acknowledgement of his incredible playing record and committee service. He served on the WCA committee up to 1995, starting when North Beach first entered the WCA. Among his achievements, he helped re-write the association’s constitution and was also heavily involved in coaching juniors. He served on the Scarb
orough Junior Cricket Association for 15 years as president and secretary and was also a delegate to the Scarborough Cricket Club’s senior committee during that time. He was also an organiser of the now defunct Australian Cricket Society and was made a life member of North Beach in 1977.
orough Junior Cricket Association for 15 years as president and secretary and was also a delegate to the Scarborough Cricket Club’s senior committee during that time. He was also an organiser of the now defunct Australian Cricket Society and was made a life member of North Beach in 1977.Speaking in 2008, well after his retirement, Mr Wiese said had a life long love affair with cricket that even his wife found challenging. “My wife always said, if I could have played cricket eight days a week I would have because it took up so much of our time, playing and being on three different committees at Scarborough, North Beach and the WCA,” he said.
“But I just loved the game and was fortunate to have played it in three different countries. I had some fantastic times and everywhere I went I met some marvellous people and I've had a fantastic life."
Steve Bomford
Steve Bomford held the registrar’s position for seven seasons from 2001-02 until his retirement from the Wanneroo Cricket Association executive committee at the end of the 2007-08 season. He took over the registrar’s job from the phenomenal Mick Jones, who held it for 11 seasons. Steve filled the demanding role with little trouble, while continuing to play. Steve was also the manager of the association’s WCA colts team for five years, and played at the Wanneroo Cricket Club for almost two decades. Later in his career, he played at Quinns Rocks Cricket Club for five years and along with John and Maureen Stewart, helped with the club’s formation. Towards the end of his career, he returned to the Wanneroo Cricket Club and continued to play along side his son, in a special father and son side, in the club’s lower grades.
