KEVIN Arrow wanted to help give former CSU Mungoes players like himself the chance to reconnect and talk about their past endeavours, which led to him creating the old boys club.
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And his efforts were well received by the university club, making him one of four people named as 2020's new life members.
The Holy Family Primary School principal and referee was given the honour alongside Brad Rushby, Toby Hayes and Amanda Marks during the club's presentation night.
Arrow was taken aback by the award, saying he's just been happy to help former players connect once again.
"I was very humbled. I formed an old boys club around seven years ago - or, as they refer to us, the 'old old boys' - because we played many years ago, and we've got a lot of fellas together now," he said.
"We have an annual reunion here in Bathurst, connecting to the club, and I've refereed a few of their games. We've helped them also put together a bit of a history of the club, because it started back in 1974. The current club has very warmly welcomed us to them.
"I didn't know I was getting the life membership. They announced the four names on the night, so it was a nice surprise. It was a lovely night there at the Oxford Hotel."
Arrow has maintained a level of involvement on the field with the Mungoes as well, having refereed several of their recent trial matches.
He last played with the team in 1980 and has watched the club go through several interesting moments in their history, as they jumped between different Sydney and Central West competitions, but he has taken particular enjoyment in the club's excellent recent run of form in the 2010s.
He believes the playing opportunities at the club have grown immensely, and that comes down to a great atmosphere.
"There's a very strong, positive culture around the club," Arrow said.
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"We weren't sure what we'd be seeing when we came back after all those years, when we played in the University Cup, but they've had very successful recent years, including a grand final this year against a very strong Oberon Tigers side.
"We've been astounded by how welcoming the club men have been to the old members."
Arrow believes a big part of that great atmosphere comes from the boost the women's competition has provided.
Not only have CSU enjoyed great numbers in that competition - they've won every single grand final they've taken part in since its inception.
"The other great thing at the club these days is the league tag competition," he said.
"We never had that in our day. The girls won their final in extra time this year, which was great to watch. That team has added a whole new dimension at the club."