Our Team

Our Board

Maddi Anderson - President

What is your ‘real world’ job?

I juggle a few jobs currently - I mostly work as a medical sonographer, but I’m also an EA at a real estate agency, and help out with administration & payroll for my husband’s plumbing business.

What does being on the BWRC Board mean to you?

I am so proud to be a part of this incredible club and am truly passionate about giving women an opportunity to shine. In a typically male dominated sport, to be able to create something from the ground up with the girls’ interests as our main priority (and seeing how much they appreciate it) is something that I find so rewarding.

What makes BWRC special?

BWRC is so special as it puts women at the forefront - something that has never been done before. They no longer have to play in mens handed down kit, or fit training around a pre-determined schedule. The playing and coaching group are all great humans, who embody by our motto “good players, better people”.

BWRC not only encourages participation and celebrates diversity and inclusion, it also provides a high class rugby standard where our program has already resulted in players transitioning from the club to the national level.

What has being involved in sport taught you?

Aside from the physical benefits, and teaching dedication, teamwork and resilience, the most valuable thing I have gained through sport are the friendships I’ve made. The rugby network in particular has allowed me to connect with like-minded people from all over the world, and I’ve made friends for life.

Shane Koelmeyer - Vice President

What is your ‘real world’ job?

I am the CEO and a Director of Workplace Law.

What does being on the BWRC Board mean to you?

Using our collective skill set to provide ego-free, cohesive and ethical governance of a values based rugby club.

What makes BWRC special?

It has been built specifically for female rugby players who want to play rugby in an empowering and happy environment.

What has being involved in sport taught you?

Sport has taught me how to lead people and what is required to create a consistently excellent team.

Emma Wade - Treasurer

What is your ‘real world’ job?

Human Resources Manager at Cue Clothing Co.

What does being on the BWRC Board mean to you?

It means that I can give back to a sport that taught me and gave me so much, and help to ensure that the decisions that are made for the Club are made based on the Clubs values and for the best interest of our players.

What makes BWRC special?

BWRC is special because we are truly here to support the female game. We also have a unique culture that everyone buys into…Good players, better people.

What has being involved in sport taught you?

Sport has taught me that if you’re disciplined, hard working and tenacious you can achieve whatever you set your mind to. These skills can also be used in all aspects of life.

Kelsey Singh - Secretary

What is your ‘real world’ job?

General Manager - Sport at Disability Sports Australia

What does being on the BWRC Board mean to you?

It means that I can truly support and drive the growth of women’s sport in club that values not only creating good athletes, but also good people.

What makes BWRC special?

BWRC is special because it was created with the players at the forefront of every decision. This is a club by the players and for the players.

What has being involved in sport taught you?

The value of teamwork and resilience.