Shelley Connor was born on 2nd February 1976 on the North Shore and studied at Lynnfield High School until sixth form. Whilst there she played school hockey in the First XI for two years and later, moved to Birkenhead where she continued playing for North Shore. At 17 years of age, Shelley sat and passed her Referee’s Attainment badge gaining 98% on the test. Although she never started to blow the whistle she was an avid supporter of sport, in particular fair play. Shelley would often tell players off from the side-lines for not playing fairly, or not playing to the letter of the law. She was a great supporter of the ASFA and was assistant Secretary for two years, contributing in discussions in ways to improve the league with the Secretary and the Chairman. Shelley would also oversee the Referee Appointments to ensure Referees got a fair share of top games, and assisted in the organization of the Auckland teams in the Rotorua tournaments. Shelley died suddenly on 10th November 1997 and will be sadly missed by all. (Ash Connor). Shelley was the daughter of ASFA League Executive member, ASFA Life Member and ASFA Referee, Ash Connor.