Ā The winners in the 2013 City Sports & Physical Activity Awards were announced at an award ceremony on October 23.
The awards are organised by Brighton & Hove City Councilsā Sports Development Team and recognise the achievements of local sporting heroes.
This year a record number of 155 nominations were received. The nominees included sports coaches, teachers and volunteers delivering a wide range of sporting activities across the city.
The winners were invited to the historic Royal Pavilion on Wednesday October 23 to hear the full results announced. Each winnerās story was captured in a short pre-recorded film showing the reasons they beat the rest to top place. The mini-films were screened in the Music Room and can be seen online at www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/sportsawards
JP Omari won the Coach/instructor of the Year and is also trainer of Team of the Year winners, Stereoshok.
JP said:
“Winning this award is an absolute honour. I’ve been working in Brighton since 2003 and to receive this award 10 years on is amazing. The award isn’t just for me, it’s for everyone who has believed in me and the children. For the children to become world champions is a huge achievement, it’s a credit to their hard work and their parents’ support.”
Anne Baverstock from Brighton Phoenix Basketball Club, winners of TAKEPART Club of the Year, said:
“The beneficial effects of our club is with our work in the community with young people as well as those with disabilities. The award is fantastic recognition of our coaches and volunteers.”
The results were:
- ā¢ Freedom Leisure Sports School of the Year: Balfour Primary School
ā¢Ā Sport/PE Teacher of the Year: Jess Grindley, Dorothy Stringer ā organiser of the sporting curriculum and a wide range of extra curricular clubs
ā¢ Coach/Instructor of the Year: JP Omari ā local dance expert
ā¢Ā Volunteer of the Year: Christine Belk ā organises a rock climbing group
ā¢ Active for Life Participation Award: Our Choice (hosted by Adventure Unlimited and BHCC Participation Team) ā a project for providing activities for young people in care
ā¢Ā TAKEPART Club of the Year: Brighton Phoenix Basketball Club
ā¢Ā SeeThat Team of the Year: Stereoshok ā young streetdance World Champions
ā¢Ā Young Sports Personality of the Year: Amber Anning ā pentathlon and track champion
ā¢Ā Sports Personality of the Year: Charlie Grice ā world class athlete
ā¢Ā Special Contribution Award: Ray Carter, Patcham Junior ā lifelong supporter of sport in schools
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