After more than half a decade at the helm of local cricket, Tim Price has pulled up stumps on his time as president of the Goulburn District Cricket Association.
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Price announced he would not to stand for election again at last night's GDCA AGM, a statement was followed by some warm words of tribute from his fellow committee members.
The decision to step aside, Price said, was not made lightly, but came on the back of some changes to his personal circumstances.
"One of my children's living with me full-time and I've got some different priorities at the moment," he said.
"The rest is a big part of it too, it's full-on."
After some debate among the committee members, Shane Munroe was nominated and elected as Price's replacement, a decision which the outgoing president praised.
"I think Shane will be really good, he's known by everyone in the association," Price said.
"He knows local cricket. It's going to be a learning process, but I had a first day and I got through it alright. There's no reason he can't."
Though this is Munroe's first experience in an executive role with the GDCA, both Price and association life member Bob Smith promised support and advice when needed.
Throughout recent years, the GDCA has made several noteworthy achievements under Price's leadership.
Constructing the new pavilion at Seiffert Oval, installing new floodlights, hosting the ACA All Stars game, and holding a clinic with Glenn McGrath were all among the highlights Price listed from his time as president.
However, the one achievement of which he was particularly proud was an intrinsic one for the GDCA.
"When I first started, the meetings would have a handful of people," Price said.
"We're spaced out a bit now because of the circumstances, but there's a lot of people here tonight.
"A lot of positive things are still happening. There's been a lot of momentum in cricket, and I'm by no means taking credit for that, it's a team effort."
Had time and circumstance allowed, Price said he might have stayed on as president. However, he knows he is leaving the association in good hands who are all eager to continue developing cricket in the region.
"There's a sad part to leaving, but it's still in good hands," Price said.
"Some of the younger blokes are willing to step up ... there's a good mix of new blokes and experienced guys. Tony Backhouse is still there, he's an unbelievable servant to local cricket.
"Bob [Smith] is still involved, and he loves it, and as long as he loves it and he's still doing a good job, there's no reason he shouldn't continue."
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