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Rotherham Sports Awards 2009
UNSUNG heroes of grassroots sport in Rotherham enjoyed their moment in the spotlight with the Rotherham Sports Awards.
Athlete Peter Elliott, gold medallist Paul Goodison, international keeper David Seaman, ex-F1 driver Justin Wilson and international football referee Howard Webb have competed at the top of their game.
But for every big name, there are hundreds of others building the foundations to help people of all ages reach their sporting ambitions and potential.
Hellaby Hall Hotel hosted the 2009 awards, organised by Rotherham Council's Sports Development team and big-hearted businesses to honour those who turn up day in, day out, rain or shine.
Last year's Club of the Year winners, Dinnington's Studio Dance, performed for the audience and showed why they currently enhoy competing on the world stage.
Owen Swift, sports and physical activity development officer, said: "The aim of the awards is to reward and recognise those who contribute to Rotherham being a great sporting town, from grassroots to those competing internationally."
"We have a great range of talented sports stars in the borough and it's important that we recognise their achievements. These individuals work extremely hard at their chosen sport and it's important we get behind them and show our support."
"It was a great pleasure having Mark Richardson, who proudly took the Olympic Silver Medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, attend the evening."
He added: "A huge congratulations to all of the winners on the evening and to all those who were nominated, long may their effort and contribution continue."
"The support from all the organisations and sponsors involved resulted in yet another fantastic evening, with the awards going from strength to strength every year."
A full house saw Junior Team of the Year awarded to Aston Comprehensive's Under-16 girls rounders team, who brought glory to the borough after being crowned national champions earlier this year.
The overall Club of the Year prize went to Rotherham Harriers & Athletics Club, for continuing to provide the opportunity for athletes to train, improve and compete in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, national and international levels.
The club has also hosted and organised the Yorkshire Cross Country Championships, the Rotherham Schools Cross Country Championships and the Rotherham Hospice Fun Run.
Gregg Pearson from Anston Cricket Club was awarded the Fair Play trophy for taking on the volunteer role of child welfare officer and attending all key training. He has attended every junior coaching and practice session for over 100 children.
Mr Pearson encouraged the kids to obey the rules of fair play, and has a very encouraging style ensuring no bullying takes place and promoting the sporting ethos of the game.
THE FULL list of winners and runners up for the 2009 Rotherham Sports Awards is as follows:
Junior Team of the Year - Aston Comprehensive U16 Girls Rounder’s Team
Runner Up: Lilly Hall Y6 Girls Football Team
Senior Team of the Year - Treeton Cricket Club 1st XI
Junior Coach of the Year - Vicky Harmon, St Mary Community Gym Club
Senior Coach of the Year - Eric Walker, Wombwell and Dearne Boxing Club
Runner Up: David Slack, Anston Cricket Club
Young Volunteer of the Year - Charlie Redfearn, Rotherham Phoenix Cricket Club
Runner Up: Leah Webster, Thomas Rotherham College
Club of the Year - Rotherham Harriers & Athletics Club, Steve Gaines
Runner Up: South Yorkshire Swans, Alison Barber
Fair Play - Gregg Pearson, Anston Cricket Club
Runner Up: David and Barbara Allen, Rotherham Harriers and Athletics Club
Rising to the Challenge - Young People from all across Rotherham who attended the Carnegie Weight Management camps.
Contribution to improving School Sport - Wickersley School Sports Partnership, winner Christine Jepson, St Albans C of E Primary School, Rawmarsh School Sports Partnership, winner Phil Harrison, St Helen’s RC Primary School
Business Contribution to Sport - Asda and Asda Sporting Chance
Runner Up: Hargreaves Community Fund
Contribution to Disability Sport - Dominic Hurley, Dinnington Racing Club
Runner Up: John Robinson, Sheffield Steelers Wheelchair Basketball
Contribution to Community Sport - Sarah Finney, British Inline Puck Hockey Association
Runner Up: Mick Barlow, Bramley Sunnyside Community Club
Junior Performer of the Year - Luisa Bates, Rotherham Sports Acro
Runner Up: Ryan Sharp, Ice Sheffield
Senior Performer of the Year - Sharon Holford, Aspire Amateur Boxing Club
Runner Up: Mark Ward, Rotherham Harriers & Athletics Club
Sports Awards Panel Commendation Award - Daniel Hudson, High Hopes Riding for the Disabled and Dearne Valley Special Olympics Group
Lifetime Achievement - Marjorie Shepperd, High Hopes Riding for the Disabled & Dearne Valley Special Olympic Group
Runner Up: Fred Scott, Treeton Cricket Club
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