08/05/2026
🏐 Celebrating Our Newest Life Member – Claire Brooks 🏆
This Saturday, as part of our Life Member Appreciation Day, we are incredibly proud to recognise Claire Brooks as St Monica’s newest Life Member.
Claire’s contribution to our club over many years has helped shape the St Monica’s community both on and off the court.
Keep reading to learn more about Claire's journey with St Monica's 💙
"My journey at St Monica’s began in 2014 when my eldest daughter, Erica, joined the club playing in U9. The following season, after volunteering to be team manager, I found myself coaching her U11 team. That’s when my contribution to the club began and I continued as coach (either to Erica or to my twins when they began playing netball) up until today, although now that my girls are playing in the opens competition I am more of a team manager/coordinator rather than coach.
I found coaching to be incredibly rewarding—at times challenging, but always enjoyable. It’s an absolute privilege to watch players grow in confidence and ability, build lasting friendships, and come together as a team under your guidance. I would recommend it to anyone who has ever considered it!
In 2016, I nominated to join the committee as a general committee member. I continued on the committee in various roles including Treasurer, BBQ/canteen coordinator and Vice President, only relinquishing my position in 2025.
I was deeply honoured to be awarded Honorary Life Membership in 2025 in recognition of longstanding service to the club. The acknowledgement came as a genuine surprise, and I feel incredibly privileged to be included alongside those who have received this honour before me. St Monica’s is a community defined by the generosity and commitment of its people, and it is this spirit that makes the club so special. The friendships I’ve formed, along with the families and children I’ve had the privilege to coach, have made my time at St Monica’s truly meaningful and one I will always value."
Thank you, Claire, and all of our Life Members for your dedication, support and lasting contribution to the St Monica’s community 💙🏐