GOOD sports kicked goals in a number of categories at the Tamworth Regional Sports Awards.
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Presented by Tamworth Regional Council councillor Charles Impy, the awards recognised the city's strongest athletes in a number of sports on Thursday.
"It's important to recognise sporting excellence, we want people of all ages to aspire to sporting achievement," Cr Impy said.
"If you do win an award and reach state or national representation that's a pat on the back for your effort.
"I took a walk along the sports hall of fame and there's such a high level of representation in our area."
Nearly 20 awards were given out, with Tamworth Regional Council Sportsman of the Year going to BMX heavyweight Jack Davis.
The current Australian 16-years boys champion won the title in April in Bunbury, Western Australia and is also Tamworth's Junior Sports Star of the Year.
The multi-disciplinary sportsman is also an avid weightlifter and has represented the state at the NSW Junior Weighligting Titles where he took out a silver medal and broke a state record.
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Senior Sports Star of the Year and the Sport Development Award went to Libby Magann, who invented her own version of water polo for five to seven-year-olds called Splashball.
Council's sports and recreation manager Paul Kelly said it was incredible to see the level of sport commitment in the community.
"Council are proud to be able to assist in providing these opportunities," he said.
AWARD-WINNERS
- Sport Development Award - Libby Magann, Tamworth Water Polo
- Ken McKenzie Award for Services to Sport - Ross White, Gail Salter, Sean Hofman, Tamworth Water Polo
- Cara Hickson Award - Fred Eather, Rock Climbing
- Local Achiever Award - Abbie Peet, multi-class para-athlete
- Local Achiever, Highly Commended - Edward George, Senior Football and AFL
- Coach of the Year - Helen Willis, Coach of NSW U13 Girls' State Hockey Team and NIAS Hockey Program Girls' Coach.
- Junior Sports Team of the Year - Tamworth Public School Boys Hockey Team
- Junior Sports Team of the Year, Highly Commended - Oxley High School Open Girls Cricket Team
- Senior Sports Team of the Year - Tamworth Tentpeggers
- Senior Sports Team of the Year, Highly Commended - Tamworth F.C.
- Junior Sports Star of the Year - Jack Davis, BMX and Weightlifting
- Junior Sports Star of the Year, Highly Commended - Connor Watt, Basketball
- Junior Sports Star of the Year, Highly Commended - Joshua McCulloch, Muay Thai
- Senior Sports Star of the Year - Libby Magann, Water Polo
- Senior Sports Star of the Year, Highly Commended - Daniel Morris, BMX
- TRC Sports Person of the Year - Jack Davis
Madeline Link
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
