|
|
 |
 |
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
BBC West Sports Awards 2008
Sunday 7 December 2008 (4pm to 8pm) - Sports Training Village, University of Bath
We are delighted to be working with BBC West on its Awards, covering the areas of Gloucester, Somerset, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, Bristol and parts of Dorset. Sport England will be paying special tribute to the West County's Olympians and Paralympians as part of the overall celebrations. We are also extending its reach into the community with public able to access the event for the first time ever. We will maximise the benefit of public attendance by co-coordinating a Marketplace of local clubs and Sports Development Units from the above TV and Radio areas. If you would like to take part and promote your club and facilities please contact Jason.Lyons@sportengland.org or telephone 0207 273 1840 for further information. Exhibitors will be given complimentary refreshment and tickets for the ceremony. View winners of 2007 BBC West awards.
|
|
|
 |
|
Sainsbury’s TOP Activity Awards
The Sainsbury’s TOP Activity Awards for 2008/2009 consist of six categories which celebrate and recognise the achievements of School Sport Partnerships in England and Sainsbury’s TOP Activity clubs that have delivered the programme in an innovative way and successfully engaged those young people who do not participate in traditional sport. . The awards will highlight the impact and difference the programme has made to the large number of young people involved. Closing date for applications 5 December 2008. More information.
|
|
|
 |
|
2008 UK Coaching Awards
There is still time to recognise and reward the dedication and hard work of sports coaches at an evening ceremony at the prestigious Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane London on Wednesday December 17 2008. Following the launch of the UK Coaching Framework, the categories for the UK coaching Awards have been revised and updated. Awards for Coaches include The UK Male Coach of the Year, The UK Female Coach of the Year, Children's Coach of the Year, Participation Coach of the Year, Performance-Development Coach of the Year, High-Performance Coach of the Year, Young Coach of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, The Coaching Chain: The Appreciation of Coaching Award. Awards in Support of Coaches will honour Coach Educator of the Year, Governing Body of the Year, Coaching Intervention of the Year, Coaching Environment of the Year, Agency in Support of Coaching. Download a nomination form.
|
|
|
 |
|
Somerset Celebrates UK's Community Coach of the Year
Sarah Binding of the Bath Rhythmic Club won Community Coach of the Year at the sportscoachUK awards ceremony recognising the achievements, hard work and dedication of coaches worldwide, from grassroots to elite level. Jim Clarke, Regional Director of Sport England commented: “It’s fantastic to see Sarah Binding gaining national recognition...She is certainly a role model – her achievements are an example of the great work being undertaken across the region to encourage people of all levels to participate in sport." Read press release.
|
|
|
 |
|
Sport England Celebrates South West Sporting Commitment
Jon Hill and Chris Brown from the Cornish All Blacks were jointly honoured as Coach of the Year at the annual BBC South West Sports Awards, for their outstanding contribution and commitment to sport in the region. Sponsored by Sport England, the Coach of the Year award recognises the achievements and dedication of quality coaches, paying tribute to the pivotal role they play in the sporting community. Sport England also sponsored the Team of The Year award, presented to Truro City for their outstanding achievement in winning the FA Vase throughout the 2007 football season. More on BBC South West awards.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
