Anne Clark (netball)

Anne Evelyn Clark BEM was an Australian netball administrator, umpire and coach.

Her parents were George Cornelius Clark, a sewerage labourer, and his wife Martha (née Doidge).

In 1941, during World War II she briefly enlisted in the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force but she was discharged on compassionate grounds after her mother died.

[1][2] After breaking her ankle during her first season playing netball, Clark decided to concentrate on umpiring and coaching.

She also served as manager, coach and selector for NSW teams in the Australian National Netball Championships.

[1][7][8] In 1972, aged 69, Clark was still umpiring senior matches in the Australian National Netball Championships.

The award recognises individuals who have given at least ten years of outstanding service to netball in New South Wales.