Newcastle, Garingal dominate 2014 awards
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- Last Updated: Wednesday, 12 November 2014 13:36
Our two biggest clubs have taken out most of the annual major awards at the presentation night in Lane Cove on Saturday.
Tireless Newcastle couple Carolyn and Russell Rigby won the most prestigious trophy - the President's Award - for their fantastic work on many fronts.
Russell does much of his work behind the scenes - arranging the photo downloads for new maps across the state, mapping many schools and new areas, uploading courses onto Routegadget and much more.
Carolyn (pictured, left) is a more public face: expanding our AASC network into new regions and upskilling new coaches, arranging demonstrations and gala days in the Hunter region and north coast, co-ordinating the recent NSW schools championship weekend. She recently stepped down after serving as ONSW coaching director.
The President's Junior Award went to Garingal's Toby Wilson for his huge volume of volunteer service. Toby, 17, set the midweek "Dungaree Challenge" courses at the Easter carnival, is a regular fixture at our new Saturday morning schools series, is always on hand at Space Racing, and much much more.
Club of the Year went to Newcastle.
Course Setter of the Year was shared by Stingers Josh Blatchford (NC) and Matt Parton (Goldseekers) for their courses on the Sappa Bulga map at the QB III carnival.
Rookie of the Year was Johnny Petersen of Garingal. A very competitive fifth in M55AS in his first year of State League (and on hard courses), Johnny broke ribs and punctured a lung in a fall at Easter but was back walking in the bush just a month later to begin his OY career!
The Cox's Cup Encouragement Award was won by Janet Morris of WHO for her efforts in co-ordinating promoting the Western Sydney Summer Series, and mapping new areas for our enjoyment.
Click here for the full list of award winners.
