Yorkshire & Humberside Disability Sport Success

The Yorkshire and Humberside region had a successful time at the recent Federation of Disability Sport Awards, when they picked up 5 awards; with all the winners coming from those supported through the region’s individual grants scheme.

The winners were:

• Young Achiever (boy) Junior Sportsman of the year - Matthew Hickling (Leeds City)

• Most Promising Junior Newcomer (Boy) - Paul Willis (Halifax Harriers)

• Sportswoman of the year - Claire Ryan (Halifax Harriers)

• Gary Hayton Memorial Trophy (for outstanding achievement by a junior performer) - Hollie Arnold (Cleethorpes AC)

• Coach of the Year - Paul Moseley (leeds city)

The four junior athletes – Matthew, Paul, Hollie and Paul - are part of the regional disability performance squad.

The region’s athletics organisation narrowly failed to win the National Governing Body award, after being pipped to the title by Rugby League.   

Written by Nicola Bamford.