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Ryde Rowing Club scoops CCPR Sports Club of the Year

Ryde Rowing Club

Ryde Rowing Club scoops the coveted CCPR Sports Club of the Year award from Sir Bobby Charlton CBE

CCPR, the alliance for national governing bodies of sport and recreation, held its prestigious ‘Sports Club of the Year’ award ceremony at Grange City Hotel this week. The awards were presented by football legend, Sir Bobby Charlton CBE.

In association with the Foundation for Sport and the Arts (FSA), CCPR recognised sports clubs who have made an outstanding contribution within their community. The six finalists had all shown commitment and dedication in providing opportunities to make sport inclusive and accessible for all. The winners were awarded cash prizes between £1,000 and £6,000.

The Ryde Rowing Club picked up this year’s coveted ‘Sports Club of the Year’ prize, along with a cheque for £6,000. Based in the Isle of Wight, the club offers a wide range of opportunities to become involved in coaching and competitions. As part of a pilot scheme, Ryde also introduced over 300 participants from local middle schools to the sport.

Steve Bull, Junior Coordinator for the Ryde Rowing Club said: “We were really surprised about winning; it was truly an honour for a club like ours to be recognised for something we love doing. After tonight we feel even more motivated to continue introducing as many people to rowing as possible.

“We would like to thank CCPR for this recognition and the FSA for making it possible for us to put more money into the club, improving the facilities for our members and volunteers.”

Second place prizes were given to Newbury Volleyball Club and Rutland Sailability, who received £3,000 each. Third place prizes, worth £1,000, were awarded to Cleveland Orienteering Klub, London Meteorites Youth Baseball Softball Club and Lowestoft and Oulton Broad Swimming Club.

Tim Lamb, CCPR chief executive, said: “CCPR is proud to be a part of the Sports Club of the Year awards and to recognise community sports clubs in this way. Their volunteers devote countless hours of their time encouraging participation in sport and it’s only right that their contribution is highlighted on nights like this.”

Note for editors:
1.CCPR is the umbrella organisation for 270 national governing and representative bodies of sport and recreation in the UK, which speaks and acts to promote, protect and provide for the interests of sport and physical recreation at all levels.

2.The Ryde Rowing Club offers a full range of opportunities for both coaching and competition for its members. As part of a pilot scheme, Ryde has introduced over 300 participants from local middle schools to the sport. Newbury Volleyball Club ensures that all of its members have the maximum opportunity for development within the sport, whether as a participant, referee or coach. The clubs also provides opportunities for disabled athletes to participate in sitting volleyball.

3.Rutland Sailability’s primary focus is in the provision of sailing opportunities for individuals with a disability. Rutland has an extensive programme of activity ensuring its members have the utmost opportunity to develop and participate in their sport.

4.Cleveland Orienteering Klub has actively introduced over 5800 individuals to orienteering between October 2005 and September 2006. Its continued commitment to work with a variety of partners has delivered a minimum of a two-hour orienteering session at more than 230 schools.

5.The London Mets provide training sessions for 7 to 16 year olds and is soon to launch an under-25s team. The club is committed to the continued development of all within and subsidises many courses for volunteers and coaches.

6.Lowestoft and Oulton provides its membership with extensive opportunities within swimming, offering a minimum of 24 hours training per week across all ability levels.

For further information, please contact:
James Stibbs
CCPR
Fourth Floor Burwood House
14-16 Caxton Street
London SW1H 0QT
Tel: 020 7976 3930
Fax: 020 7976 3901
Web: www.ccpr.org.uk
Email: jstibbs@ccpr.org.uk

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