FFSA Life Members Inducted at 2018 Grand Finals

During the 2018 Grand Finals at Coopers Stadium on Saturday 1 September, Football Federation SA recognised a number of people that have made a significant contribution to football in South Australia by inducting them as a Life Member of FFSA. 

The following individuals were recognised for their contribution as administrators to the sport;

Oleh Bilyk
Oleh Bilyk has been a long-term Director of the FFSA.  During his time on the board Oleh made a significant contribution across many areas including Finance, policy setting and the unification of the sport. 

Joe Foley
Joe Foley has devoted the best part of 50 years to the sport. He has been involved in the sport at junior and senior level in the roles of coaching, sports trainer and administration. 

Barry Lewis
Barry Lewis has contributed significantly to junior football spanning over 20 years as a committee member, secretary and chairperson of the Noarlunga and Districts Junior Soccer Association and as a committee member of the South Australian Junior Soccer Association.

Judge Rauf Soulio
Judge Soulio is one of the longest serving Directors of the FFSA Board.  Joining the organisation over 10 years ago. Judge Soulio was elected President, a role which he used to guide the organisation on a path of stability and structure. His leadership established the organisation as a leading peak body recognised by government and the sporting community.  

Player Life Members
The following individuals were inducted as Player Life Members having played 350 or more senior games.

Football Federation SA would like to congratulate the 2018 Life Members on their achievement.