Our borough is fortunate to have a very strong sporting community, which is often demonstrated in competition. The borough council, Local Sports Council and Basingstoke Sports Trust all play a big part in recognising and supporting this at the annual Sports Awards.
The annual Sports Awards are coordinated by the Local Sports Council and are hosted by the Apollo Hotel. The awards ceremony celebrates the achievements of clubs, teams, coaches, officials and individuals involved in sport locally. Full details of these awards and previous winners are available via: www.basingstokelsc.org.uk/
The borough council allocates funds for grant aid for the support and development of local sportsmen and women. The Basingstoke Sports Trust (Sports Centre) and Community Leisure Trust (Aquadrome and Tadley Pool) also award scholarships to a selection of top athletes, which provide them with free access to a personal trainer at their respective facilities.
The Sports Awards, grant aid and scholarship schemes provide a coordinated approach to provide support for the local sporting community.
Results:
This year's Sports Awards evening was a great celebration of local talent and dedication. On 3 March 2012, 150 individuals attended the prestigious Sports Awards dinner. The following people, teams and clubs won their categories for their efforts and achievements during 2011:
Junior Lady Hannah Parker (Modern Pentathlon)
Junior Man Myles Richardson (Athletics)
Junior Volunteer Laura Moseley (Swimming)
Primary School of the year Rucstall Primary School
Secondary School of the year The Hurst Community College
Senior Lady Kate Robson (Triathlon)
Veteran Lady Jean Maton (Powerlifting)
Senior Man Sam Goodall (Powerlifting)
Veteran Man Steve Burke (Archery)
Senior Volunteer Maggie Smith (Cycling)
Senior Official Steve Snodden (Athletics)
Junior Disabled Sportsperson Skye White (Gymnastics)
Junior Team Basingstoke Junior Girls Team Gym
Senior Team Basingstoke Bluefins Swimming Team
Service to Sport John Evans (Rugby)
Coach of the Year (Vol) Katherine White (Martial Arts)
Coach of the Year (Pro) Bryan Andrews (Martial Arts)
Club of the Year Basingstoke Bluefins Swimming Club
Gazette Sports Personality Award Sam Goodall (Powerlifting)
Given the wealth of talent and dedication in the local sporting community, a special Civic Sports Awards Reception was held. This recognised the efforts and achievements of other individuals, youth teams and volunteers involved in sport.
For Sports Awards photographs, please visit the Basingstoke Gazette website.
County Sports Awards 2012
Representatives from the borough attended this year's County Sports Awards at Southampton FC. This event took place on 21 March and was organised by Sport Hampshire and IOW. Basingstoke had numerous representatives present and celebrated 3 wins:
Samuel Goodall (Powerlifting) Senior sportsman of the year
Darryl Quinn (Athletics) Official of the year
Edward van Meerkerk (Karate) Junior volunteer of the year
