We are sad to hear of the passing of Life Member (William) Gerry Tickell, who passed away Thursday 27 July 2023.
Gerry was a part of the Basketball Victoria family for many years, playing for Melbourne University and helping the growth of basketball in the 1950s, to serving as Vice President alongside Lindsay Gaze and John Maddock, and being Chair of the appeals committee.
A strategic thinker, and always willing to be the advocate of change to benefit Victorian basketball, he was influential in ensuring outcomes were always fair and equitable for stakeholders, with a strong passion for growing women's basketball.
Gerry had the ability and understood the importance of working with people. He would be the conduit between stakeholders who may have opposing opinions, and work through compromises to create a cohesion that would benefit all involved. Never afraid to stand up for what he believed in, especially for the growth of Victorian basketball.
Awarded Basketball Victoria Life Membership in 1997 and an OAM in 2004 (for service to education as a teacher, academic and administrator, to the union movement, and to the community, particularly through basketball administration.)
Pictured front row - 1st on left
Vale - Gerry Tickell.
