The nominees seeking election to the Council of the Football Association of Wales have been confirmed with clubs having until 25 July to submit their voting papers ahead of the count on 28 July.
The next term of the FAW Council runs from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2027.
Below is a list of the nominated candidates, information on what clubs are able to vote, details on the election timetable and the responsibilities of a FAW Council Member.
Nominated Candidates
CYMRU PREMIER (one (1) representative to be elected)
The following three (3) candidates have been nominated:
CRUMP, Ruth
NUTTALL, Rebecca
WILLIAMS, Ian
ADRAN PREMIER (one (1) representative to be elected)
The following two (2) candidates have been nominated:
BRISLAND-HANCOCKS, Sophie
POWELL, Gail
CYMRU NORTH (one (1) representative to be elected)
The following one (1) candidate has been nominated:
LAWRENCE, Stuart
[Stuart Lawrence is automatically appointed to the Council without the requirement of an election.]
CYMRU SOUTH (one (1) representative to be elected)
The following two (2) candidates have been nominated:
COLE, David
JONES, Huw
ADRAN NORTH (one (1) representative to be elected)
The following one (1) candidate has been nominated:
GWILT, Lucie
[Lucie Gwilt is automatically appointed to the Council without the requirement of an election.]
ADRAN SOUTH (one (1) representative to be elected)
The following two (2) candidates have been nominated:
LEWIS, Annaliese
STEPHENS, Wayne
ARDAL NORTHERN LEAGUES (NWC) (one (1) representative to be elected)
The following two (2) candidates have been nominated:
JAMES, David
NEWPORT, Simon
ARDAL NORTHERN LEAGUES (NEW) (one (1) representative to be elected)
The following one (1) candidate has been nominated:
ROWLAND, Chas
[Chas Rowland is automatically appointed to the Council without the requirement of an election.]
ARDAL NORTHERN LEAGUES (CW) (one (1) representative to be elected)
The following one (1) candidate has been nominated:
EVANS, Graham
[Graham Evans is automatically appointed to the Council without the requirement of an election.]
ARDAL SOUTHERN LEAGUES (WW) (one (1) representative to be elected)
The following two (2) candidates have been nominated:
JAMES, Lee
REES, Alun
ARDAL SOUTHERN LEAGUES (SW) (one (1) representative to be elected)
The following one (1) candidate has been nominated:
DYMOCK, Neil
[Neil Dymock is automatically appointed to the Council without the requirement of an election.]
ARDAL SOUTHERN LEAGUES (GC) (one (1) representative to be elected)
The following three (3) candidates have been nominated:
JENKINS, Marcus
LYNCH, Gareth
PRICE, Martin
NORTH WALES COAST FA (one (1) representative to be elected)
The following two (2) candidates have been nominated:
GREENOUGH, Matthew
JONES, Stephen Wyn
NORTH EAST WALES FA (one (1) representative to be elected)
The following two (2) candidates have been nominated:
HARRIS, John Andrew
ROSS, Debi
CENTRAL WALES FA (one (1) representative to be elected)
The following two (2) candidates have been nominated:
DAVIES, David
LEWIS, Wyn
WEST WALES FA (one (1) representative to be elected)
The following three (3) candidates have been nominated:
CAWTE, Barry
ROBERTS, Karen
WALTERS, Thomas
SOUTH WALES FA (one (1) representative to be elected)
The following two (2) candidates have been nominated:
GORNICKI, Mandy
SWEET, Philip David
GWENT COUNTY FA (one (1) representative to be elected)
The following one (1) candidate has been nominated:
JONES, Kevin R
[Kevin Jones is automatically appointed to the Council without the requirement of an election.]
The role of an FAW Council Member
The FAW Council are responsible for:
- Promoting, regulating and controlling football in Wales while building on its ability to unite, educate and drive positive change in the country.
- Overseeing changes to the game in Wales to ensure it is constantly improving, from the grassroots game, through the domestic pyramid and up to international levels including youth teams.
- Overseeing and advise on the organisation of competitions within Wales, including FAW affiliated competitions and those organised at Area Association level and their affiliated leagues.
- Advising on and reviewing regulations to ensure the FAW rules, measures and procedures are fit for purpose and enforced to ensure consistency across the game.
- Engaging with members to ensure their concerns, suggestions and interests are heard and understood.
- Complying with and prevent any infringement of the Rules and Laws of the game.
- Upholding the integrity of the FAW across all areas of the game and highlight any issues that could jeopardise the FAW or its members.
- Representing the FAW at various engagement and events, including domestic and international football matches.
Clubs eligible to vote
NATIONAL LEAGUES
Ardal Northern Leagues – NWC – NEW – CW
Ardal Southern Leagues – SW – WW – GC
AREA ASSOCIATIONS
North Wales Coast Football Association
North East Wales Football Association
Central Wales Football Association
West Wales Football Association
South Wales Football Association
Gwent County Football Association
Timetable for the 2023 Quadrennial Elections
30 June 2023: Voting Papers to be issued to clubs.
25 July 2023: Completed voting papers to be returned to the FAW on or before this date.
28 July 2023: Counting of the voting papers.
1 August 2023: Nominations for the 6 Area Associations’ representatives to be received by the FAW no later than this date.
