Runcorn Rowing Club Awards Evening
Runcorn Rowing Club held their annual Awards Evening recently to honour the achievements of their members over the past year. A group of over 80 rowers, with friends and family gathered at Catton Hall, Frodsham on 9 September 2011.
Club Chairman Chris Wheatley and Club Captain Kevin Reynolds' speeches were followed by award presentations, a barbeque and disco.
The following club members were presented with their awards by Club Captain Kevin Reynolds
Clifton Cup for Rowing Expertise – Runcorn's top award – was presented to Rosa Atkinson and Lucy Burgess for winning at 2011 Henley Women's Regatta. The Brian Lewis Award was presented to Eric Bennett – for enthusiasm and commitment to the wellbeing of the Club. He has been Club Treasurer for over 40 years. The Vernon Cup for Coach of the Year was awarded to the Yearn to Row coaching team – Simon Leach, Jane Parkinson and Heather Hatt
Certificates of Achievement – for being a finalist in a National Championship, or selection for GB Squad or medalling at a national indoor event Lucy Burgess, Rosa Atkinson, Fae Atkinson, Franke Sinnott, Henry Harte, Sam Edwards, Hugo Norris, Kernius Milus, George Patrick, Alistair Young, Ben Reeves, Phil Beattie, Annie Rogers and Val Edwards With a special mention - Matthew Robinson, Lewis Parsons, Calvin Perchard, Ciara Haymer, Nina Atkinson, Poppy Burgess, Laura Gardiner and Alyssia Hannah Captain's Awards – for supporting new juniors and summer camps – Laura Gardiner, Sam Edwards, Hugo Norris and Rosa Atkinson
Helping Hands – Runcorn' s unsung heroes – John Kervin, Stuart Beards, Andy Greenwell, Aidan Hunt, Jean Perchard and Alyssia Hannah
Most improved Junior Sculler – Henry Harte and most improved Senior Sculler – Marc Pinnington
On another note - the club always seeks to improve its standards and a contingent of coaches attended the GB Rowing Team Junior Coaches' Conference, Slough, Windsor over the weekend. They gained useful information on many aspects of competition rowing from many high level GB coaches
One of the highlights of the two day event for Dave Street and Chris Wheatley, was the presentation made by Val Edwards, the Club's Junior Coach, on rowing at Runcorn She had been invited to be a guest speaker by Richard Bolton, GB Rowing Team High Performance Coach – Juniors. Richard said at the end of the conference " Val exudes energy, passion and enthusiasm for coaching juniors, as was seen in her presentation. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the sport and focuses on the fun side of rowing. She has a great ability to think outside the box and for utilising the resources of the club." " It would be great to have more like her, as it would make my job a lot easier".
Written by Linda Butterworth
03/10/11
Website Upgrade
The Runcorn Rowing Club has taken on a new look. There are various new pages including a new members area with up to date info for current RRC members. S. Beards
30/08/11
RRCs new crest
The new Runcorn Rowing Club crest is here. The crest is based on the original coat of arms for Runcorn. Further information on the coat of arms can be found here. The crest can be seen below along with the new medal design.
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