LODDON Valley Football Netball League’s new executive officer Kyle Smith hit the ground running on Monday.
His first day in the part-time position finished in the evening with a meeting of the league board and club presidents at AFL Central Victoria headquarters in Bendigo.
League chairman Simon Tuohey said the appointment followed a career change for long-serving executive officer Laura Naughton.
“We’re delighted to have Kyle join the team and thank Laura for her amazing contribution to the league as executive officer or operations manager for more than a decade,” he said.
“Laura has stayed on deck for the first half of the season while AFL made arrangements to recruit a replacement.
“While no longer holding a position with the league, Laura will continue to be part of the fabric of our football and netball clubs.”
Kyle has a degree in sport management and is also employed by Bendigo Tennis Association.
“I’m looking forward to supporting the board and the clubs in the Loddon Valley league and getting to know the great volunteers who contribute so much to football and netball in the region,” he said.
The change in administration for Loddon Valley comes days after Tuohey and other board representatives met the new AFL Central Victoria regional council. Last Thursday’s meeting also included Bendigo, North Central and Heathcote league representatives.
The regional council, including Loddon Shire CEO Lincoln Fitzgerald, replaces for former commission structure.