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The committee have worked on the assumption that we don't necessarily have to 'cap' the number of awards - so, if there are a number of worthy cases - all should be recognised. The 2009 Track and Field season was a real year of achievement for Team Southampton, and we should celebrate in style.
Outstanding Athlete Award
'A truly noteworthy performance at National/ International level'. Awards should be made regardless whether they have been previous recipients, as the athlete is demonstrating consistency in performance.
Sian Scott - 3rd World Championships Trials, also heavy scorer in UKWL/ Cup
Louise Webb - 3rd in European Junior Championships; 1st English Schools; new UK record in 1500m Steeplechase
Freya Jones - 1st England Athletics Championships; 1st English Schools; 1st in her Junior International debut; 49.66m throw ranks no.4 in the Seniors in UK - NB Freya is only 15, and has another year in the U17 age- group !!
Jenny Beckingham - 3rd England Athletics National Championships; 4th English Schools; ranked no.6 in Great Britain; top points scorer in UKYAL
Richard Humby - 1st England Athletics National Championships; 1st Southern Championships; 1st Inter- Counties; ranked No.5 in the UK; reliable Club athlete.
Emma Cowell - 2nd England Athletics National Championships; 4th English Schools; ranked No.8 in UK. Prolific scorer in UKYAL. (Emma has another year in the age- group).
Emily Jenkinson - 3rd English Schools 800m; Southern Champion. Very high points scorer in League competition.
Poppy Barker - 2nd England Athletics National Championships; ranked No.2 in UK; 9th in English Schools, significant points scorer in UKYAL.
Sophie Merritt - Ranked No.1 U13 discus thrower in the UK, also No.5 for javelin and shot - all performances achieved when still at Primary School ! Another year in the U13 age- group.
Bethany Woodward - 1st UK School Games at both 100 and 200 metres. Recently successful in gaining World Class Development lottery support towards 2012.
Daniel Avery - prolific points scorer in throws events in McCains UK Young Athletes League. Ranked No.6 in the UK at Hammer; 40th at Discus. 6th in England Schools hammer.
Karla Drew - Top scorer SWL; multi- event contribution to UKWL; also travels from West Country to represent the Club. England Multi- Events International in 2009.
Outstanding Contribution Award
'A regular, reliable Team Southampton Club athlete' presumably a significant contributor/ points scorer in league and cup competition ? Sometimes athletes will fall into both catergories !
Dudley Mason - 7th England Athletics Championships; Ranked in top 10 in UK; 3rd England Schools semi final; Top points scorer in UKYAL
Alexander Allen - Millfield School, travels from home in Somerset to UKYAL matches, invariably scoring very significantly. Ranked No.6 in UK for 1000m; No.18 for 800m.
Emily Varcoe - has competed in all League matches in 2009, achieving very high points totals in throws. Stood in at late notice for relay teams in 2009, to cover injured colleagues.
Dawn Campbell - So much quiet, efficient work in support of Athletics meetings, scoring, portacabin and much else. A true team player!
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