News - North West - England Athletics

News headlines December 2010

20.Dec.10 Lorraine Barlow wins Volunteer of the Year in Greater Manchester

Lorraine Barlow has been awarded Volunteer of the Year at the Greater Manchester Sports Awards. The ceremony included winners in the categories of Volunteer, Coach, Sports Achiever, Disabled Sports Achiever, Club of the Year and Unsung Hero: Special Recognition Award.
16.Dec.10 Cumbria Sports Awards Winners 2010

The talents and dedication of athletes, sports teams, coaches and sport volunteers in Cumbria were celebrated at the annual Cumbria Sports Awards. Organised by Cumbria Sport Partnership, the awards recognise the outstanding talents, commitment and successes of teams and individuals throughout Cumbria who are involved in sport.
01.Dec.10 Jumps coach gets BBC Sports Personality of the Year recognition.

England Athletics National Coach Development mentee Rick Betts has been nominated for the prestigious BBC Sports personality of the year Unsung Hero award. He is presently awaiting the results of the regional BBC North East Award where he has reached the final 3.