Denis Rogers AO honoured at Bellerive Oval
The Chairman of the Tasmanian Cricket Association, Denis Rogers AO was honoured in a private ceremony at Bellerive Oval on Saturday 1st November 2003.The Chairman’s Room, Board Room and Viewing Area at Bellerive has been re-named the "Denis Rogers Suite" in honour of Mr.Rogers’ contribution to Tasmanian, Australian and International cricket.Mr. Rogers’ family, friends and close associates, attended the function.In unveiling the plaque to re-name the room, Brent Palfreyman, Deputy Chairman (TCA) spoke with enormous warmth and respect as he outlined the vast contribution made by Mr. Rogers.Mr.Rogers said in response; "It is always one of the greatest honours that can be bestowed upon someone, being recognised in your own State and I feel very humble."He paid tribute to his family, friends and acknowledged the hard work of all those involved throughout his long career as a cricket administrator.Denis Rogers AO was appointed to the TCA Committee of Management/Board of Directors in June 1986 and elected Chairman in July 1986.Denis has been instrumental in a number of landmark actions including:
- The restructure of Tasmanian cricket in 1991.
- International cricket coming to Tasmania.
- Securing Tasmania’s 1st Test match in December 1989.
- Securing Commonwealth and State Government support to enable the re-development of Bellerive Oval.