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Phoenix Awards
Monday 30th November 2015
Phoenix Awards
The most important Athletics event in the world on Saturday 28th November was held at Alfresco's, Brighton. The annual Phoenix Awards was a glittering celebration of the dedication & successes of our members.
Burchell award (boy/girl) goes to Ned Howes for his endeavour in athletics & Holly Luscombe for her county running.
Sports Hall award goes to Remy Corder - at 8years old he is a consistent sprinter who tries his hardest - and Naomi Owolabi who has also shown her dedication as an athlete / sprinter.
Club athletes of the year
U11 Boy: William Muzio for his reliability - being one of the few U11 boys he always shows up to compete.
U11 Girl: Mekdes Berry for her consistent support & commitment
U13 Boy: Douglas Zveushe for his performance at the Sussex Track event. This was a close run award with Alex Brothwell coming a near second.
U13 Girl: Eloise Nicoll for her achievement in the 800 metres. Again a close call between Eloise & Millie Dickinson.
U15 Boy: Charlie Warren for his 2:14 in the 800 metres.
U15 Girl: Louisa Saunders who is County Champ at 300m, 3rd in the 200m , qualified for the English champs at 200m.
U17 Boy: Toby Harris who is ranked 1 in the UK in the U17 200 in & out doors, UK record 200m age group record, 3rd on all time list, second under 20!!
U17 Girl: Elishka Coupar for showing a real effrort in training & racing & her prefromance in the cross country team.
U20 Men: Robbie Fitzgerald who competed for GB
U20 Female: Sophie Mansfield who has achieved a Power of 10 final for English senior woman's 800m championships
Best performance
- track & field: Charlie Grice for his performances on the national & international stage
- Road (female) Almi Neurukar -Sussex schools champ
- Road (male) Ben Tickner - winner of the Sussex road relay & cross country champs
Come Back of the Year: Neomi Fonteyn is back running & rapidly improving after 9 months out with a broken leg.
Bruce Faulkner award: Andrew Haig - for inspiring other athletes.
Shield for Commitment & Enthusiasm: Paul Collicutt
Volunteers Award: Andy Bone
Coach of the Year: Bruce Warren
Newcomer of the Year: Hannah Carey
Veterans Awards
O40 Men: Matt Grenall: Matt shows steady progress & races a lot with results.
O50 Men: Nigel Herron: consistent, relentless performances
O35 Women: Gill Checkley for her runs week in week out, participation at the Cross Country races & dedication as a trainer.
O50 Women: Debbie Evers - participation at national & international levels
O60 Men: Paul Whelpton: cross country, road & county champ!
Multi sports award
Male: John Tindell
Female: Erica Martin
Outstanding Achievement: Jon Pike
Club championships by results
Tri club Champ (male) Malcolm Hughes
Tri Club Champ (female) Emma Wrightman
Blackcap Handicap (winner) Darren Elliott
Blackcap Handicap (female) Lizzy Miles
Blackcap Handicap (male)Donald McClellan / Tobis Bremner
Honey Badger Beer Mile: Kevin Gadd
Well done to all Phoenix Athletes, parents, wives, husbands, etc etc for your support over the last year. You help make Phoenix the success it is!
