Gosford Netball Association official Jordan Kiss has won the Sport NSW 2015 NSW Community Sport Volunteer Awards Young Official of the Year Award.
In the Strangers Room of NSW Parliament House on Friday, August 21, Ms Kiss was acknowledged for her achievements. As a young 15 year old official with her B Badge for Netball Umpiring, she stands as an outstanding representative for the Gosford Netball Association and the Central Coast region.
Jordan has experienced a number of distinguished achievements, most notably, she has demonstrated excellence in umpiring championships at state and national level.
Over the past season, she has officiated eight Championships consisting of: the 2014 NSW State Netball Championships and State Age Netball Championships; the Gosford Netball Association Winter Competition (including Division 1 round matches and finals series); and the night Inter-District competition (including and up to Division 2).
This year, she has officiated over trial matches for the Netball NSW under 17’s squad, the Australian Men’s and Mixed National Championships, the NSW State Age Netball Championships, and the NSW State League.
“For her young age, she has given so much to her community and to her sport of Netball,” said Sport NSW CEO, Ms Cheryl Battaerd.
“Jordan never hesitates to make the best of every opportunity, she continually seeks new opportunities from Netball NSW to become involved in, as part of her self-development,” Ms Battaerd said.
“Within her local association, she not only plays each Saturday, but will also umpire up to three matches for her club.
“In conjunction with her local umpiring roles, Jordan travels to Homebush every Tuesday evening from the Central Coast to umpire at the State League. “Her youth and wealth of knowledge makes her an inspiring mentor to young officials.”
Media release,
24 August 2015
Cheryl Battaerd,
Sport NSW