Pacific Soccer

Thank You Ian Barnes – From the Pacific Soccer Community

In light of Ian’s decision to step down as President of Pacific Soccer, we take a moment to reflect on Ian’s significant and unique contribution to the community.

Ian has been the driving force behind Pacific Soccer over the last six years all the while running his own busy engineering business in Caboolture. Even this year, when his son, Isaac, no longer played for the club, Ian continued on as President. Prior to taking on the presidency role, Ian was a coach and manager for Isaac’s team and also the equipment officer for the club. Each week Ian somehow found time to deal with all the Pacific Soccer issues that regularly arose, providing fair and considered responses every time. It wasn’t unusual for other committee members to receive an email at 2.00am in the mornings too! For the past six years, Ian has also written the comprehensive weekly club newsletter, which provided much information to the community including wonderful, action photos he had taken of the games. Ian was first at the grounds each Saturday of our home games to put the nets up, help with whatever needed to be done and then was the last to leave when soccer finished for the day.

What is unique about Ian’s involvement is the level of kindness and the caring nature he has shown towards every person he interacted with in the various community organisations. Working with volunteer organisations, particularly children’s sporting organisations can at times be quite challenging. No matter how difficult the situation may be, Ian could always be counted on to consider the situation thoughtfully, ensuring that everyone involved was heard and understood, before devising the best outcome for all concerned. Ian ensured that all decisions were made in the interest of our players so they could enjoy soccer and develop their love of the game.

In recognition for his service to Pacific Soccer, Ian was nominated for 2016 SCCSA Chaplains Award. The SCCSA Chaplain's Award is presented to a volunteer, administrator, player or group for providing an outstanding service to the community – through their involvement in soccer. We congratulate Ian on his nomination and thank him for his dedication and service to Pacific Soccer and SCCSA. We wish him well in his future endeavours.

• Pacific Soccer Breakup 
• Pacific Soccer AGM
• Award Presentations
• Adermann Awards 2016
• Final Wrap-Up 2016 Season
• Bunnings Fundraiser - 17^th September
• Equipment Return
• Premier Coaching Holiday Camps
• Sunshine Coast Fire Camp 
• Refereeing in 2017
• Pacific Soccer Contacts

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Mr Ian Barnes, Pacific Soccer President