Every year we have a presentation evening where a number of paddlers and volunteers are recognised for efforts and achievements during the year. The following trophies are presented. In all honestly all anyone wants to know is who has won the fish award!
Steven Goodrum Trophy (Judged Committee)
Awarded to an under 14 who has participated or tried as many aspects of the sport as possible and has shown an overall keenness or some one who has overcome a fear or adversity to carry on paddling.
Keir Davie Trophies (Judged Committee)
One to a male and another to a female for ‘Endeavour’.
Frank Courtney Award (Judged Chairman)
Awarded to a non-paddling club member who in the chairman’s opinion has given a large or valuable contribution to the well being of the club.
Slalom Trophy (Judged Slalom Representative)
Awarded to the paddler who has been the most successful or improved the most.
Marathon Trophy (Judged Marathon Representative)
Awarded to the paddler who has been the most successful or improved the most.
Polo Trophy (Judged Polo Representative)
Awarded to the paddler who has been the most successful or improved the most.
Fish Trophy ( Ballot from the club members or Committee)
Awarded to the person ho has the most epic swim, most swims, most stupid act. Not malicious but judged for fun
Trisha Rawding Coaching Award
Awarded to the person who in the view of the committee has used their coaching skills to promote the sport of canoeing in any discipline.
The winners for 2009 are:-
Polo Award – Stuart Norris
Slalom Award – Tom Bottomley
Marathon Award – Alex Lowthorpe
Trish Rawding Award for coaching – Duncan Berriman
Kier Davey Trophy for Endeavor – Girls Gina Hudson, Boys Tom Ackroyd
Steve Goodrum Award – Michael Lee
Frank Courtney Award – Trudi Johnson
Chairman’s Award – Joy Davis
Fish Award – Jo Ackroyd
