CURRENT DIRECTORS

 

Chairperson: Scott Palmer

Scott holds the position of chairperson and is passionate about building better connections with QA’s states and members. He is also interested in establishing strategies for retention and recruitment, including expanding the community awareness throughout Australia. Scott started his playing career at Macquarie University in 2014, with a short stint at Eastern Sydney Universities. In 2023, he returned to his home team at Macquarie as a non-player.

Contact: chairperson@quadball.org.au

Photo: Ajantha Abey Photography

Treasurer: Nicola Gertler

Nicola holds the position of treasurer, managing QA’s finances and budgeting, organising payments, and seeking fundraising opportunities. This is Nicola's fifth year on the board. Nicola plays for the Melbourne Manticores and also volunteers for Quadball Victoria.

Contact: treasurer@quadball.org.au

Photo: James Layh Photography

General Board Member: Kelsey Collins

Kelsey is a general board member who has been serving on the Board since 2019. During this time, Kelsey has been heavily involved in gameplay, but her main interest is making quadball accessible as a community and competitive sport to the Australian community. She began her career as a player in 2018 at Wollongong Warriors, quickly moving to UTS Opaleyes until their merge with UNSW to become ESU, and remaining with ESU for several years. Since then, she has played for the Darlington Dragons, NSW Bluetongues and the Australian Dropbears.

Contact: kelsey.collins@quidditchaustralia.org

PHOTO: SHOT BY BEC

Grievance Director: Matt Blissenden

Matt is one of the two grievance directors for Quadball Australia with intrests in policy, fundraising, and gameplay (with a focus on refereeing and the rules). Matt began playing in 2011 with the UTS Opaleyes and remained with merged ESU club, although retired from playing in 2023, ending his playing career with a silver medal at the US MLQ World Fantasy Tournament.

Contact: matt.blissenden@quadball.org.au
grievance@quadball.org

PHOTO: JAMES LAYH PHOTOGRAPHY

Grievance Director: Justine Eyre

Justine is one of the two Grievance Directors for Quadball Australia and is committed to advancing the sport on a national level, working to grow participation, increase visibility, and strengthen the Quadball community across the country. Justine began playing in 2013, and has spent a large amount of her time in the sport volunteering at both the club level with the SM Centaurs, and also with Quadball Victoria.

Contact: justine.eyre@quadball.org.au
grievance@quadball.org.au

Casual Vacancies

The QA Board currently has two casual vacancy positions available. These positions can be taken up by any paying member of Quadball Australia. Simply email admin@quadball.org.au if you would like to apply and the Board will get back to you with a decision. 

While we are currently looking for anyone with drive and passion for the sport, a preference will be given to QLD applicants to help ensure a more rounded Board.