A HOST of individuals, groups, clubs and schools have been shortlisted for a sport award.
Somerset Activity and Sport Partnership (SASP) has announced its shortlist for the Somerset Sports Awards after receiving a record number of nominations.
The 2017 Somerset Sports Awards will give recognition to the achievements and successes of outstanding athletes, inspirational volunteers, great coaches and quality clubs and organisations from across Somerset.
The awards evening for the finalists will be held on Friday, June 16 2017, at Taunton Rugby Club and will be hosted by SASP with support from The Rotary Club of Taunton Vale and TS5C.
The finalists are...
Young Coach of the Year:
Ayzia Morris - Robert Blake Science College
Jacob Turner - Whirlwinds Gymnastics Club
Josh Vowles - North Petherton Rugby Football Club
Performance Coach of the Year:
Clare Hayes - Taunton Vale Hockey Club
Kevin Durney - Wells Tennis Club
Samantha Newton - Somerset Netball
Get Somerset Active:
Bridgwater Ladies Running Club
Jill Martin - Red Park Equestrian Centre
Kay Perren and Adrian East - Rebel Runners
Club Volunteer of the Year:
Francis Scarborough - Huish Tigers and Somerset Basketball
Gareth Chew - Cheddar Valley Rugby Football Club
Matt Dunn - Stapegrove Cricket Club
Steve Swan - Taunton Rowing Club
Active Workplace:
Brymore Academy
Moore Scarrott
Wellington Prep School
Children's Coach of the Year:
Carmen Benham - Splitz Gymnastics Club
Natalie Grinter - South Petheron Tennis Club
Rod Love - Wells Rugby Football Club
Young Volunteer of the Year:
Abigail Sweetland - Minehead Rudgy Football Club
Bex Stuckey - Gryphon West Gymnastics Club
Joseph Nelson - Crispin School
Contribution to School/College Sport:
Becca Holder - Richard Huish College
Nigel McBrayne - MACS School of Judo
Steffan Jones - Wellington School
Club of the Year:
Pen Mill Ladies Football Club
Somerset Wyvern American Football Club
Taunton Running Club
Wells Tennis Club
Primary PE and Sport Premium:
Minehead First School
St James Church School, Taunton
St Joseph's Primary School, Bridgwater
Participation Coach of the Year:
Duncan Muir - North Petherton Rugby Football Club
Jane Bell - Gryphon West Gymnastics Club
Lucy Ray - Batty Birds Rounders and Whirlwinds Trampoline Club
This Girl Can:
Bridgwater Ladies Running Club
Calire Adam - Batty Birds Rounders
Penny Crout - Greenwich Leisure
Sports Performer of the Year:
Brodie Williams - Millfield School
Emily Syme - Richard Huish College
Jamie Edwards - Weir Archer Academy
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