Sports Awards 2024
Haslemere Hall – Wednesday 9th October 2024 – 7.30pm
Guest speakers and refreshments
The purpose of these awards is to acknowledge outstanding performance or standards of service within Haslemere and the surrounding villages and to applaud and embrace the thriving Haslemere sporting community. Nominations can be made by any bona fide individual, club or organisation affiliated to Sport Haslemere and applications are welcome for more than one of the categories.
Full details on how to apply are to be found on the enclosed nomination form.
The qualification period for all categories, other than Special services to Sport, covers the year from 1st September 2023 until 31st August 2024.
The deadline for applications will be 9th September 2024.
An adjudicating panel will assess the nominations and the awards will be presented at the Sport Haslemere Awards on Wednesday 9th October 2024. Award winners will receive an appropriate trophy (to hold for one year) as well as a perpetual memento. A photographer will be on hand to take photographs which will appear in the local papers.
So, is there that special person in your club or school? Is there someone you totally rely on? Is there someone you could not do without? Is there someone who has performed out of their skin?
If the answer to any of the above is yes, then don’t miss the opportunity of giving them a pat on the back, a thank you, a minute in the spotlight – fill in the form now.
The 2023 Sports Awards winners were:
School Initiative Award – Camelsdale School
Sports Team of the Year – Grayshott Cricket Club Womans Softball Group
Junior Sports Team of the Year – Bohunt Boys Hockey
Sports Award for the Disabled – Harry Kennington of Frensham Pond Sailability
Young Volunteer of the Year – George Smith of Grayshott Cricket Club
Sporting Impact in Schools – Camelsdale Primary School
Sports Coach of the Year – Simon Tomlins of Grayshott Cricket Club
Sport Initiative – Christina Linton of Swallows Trampoline
Sports Club of the Year – Haslemere Swimming Club
Junior Sports Personality – Oliver Swarbrick of Grayshott Cricket Club
Special Services to Sport – Tony Bishop of Sport Haslemere and Haslemere Sports Association
Sports Personality of the Year – Neil Francis of Haslemere Hockey Club
The 2022 Sports Awards winners were:
School Initiative Award – St Bartholomew’s C of E Primary School
Sports Team of the Year – Fernhurst Flames Womens and Girls Softball Cricket Club
Junior Sports Team of the Year – Grayshott Cricket Club Under 10 Pelicans
Sports Award for the Disabled – Andrew Lebec of Frensham Pond Sailability
Young Volunteer of the Year – Emma Wilkinson of Swallows Trampoline
Coaching Team of the Year – Haslemere Border Athletic Club
Sporting Impact in Schools – John Joyce of Camelsdale Primary School
Sports Coach of the Year – Antonia Bird of Grayshott Cricket Club
Sport Initiative – Bob Monteath of Haslemere Border Athletic Club
Sports Club of the Year – Haslemere Hockey Club
Junior Sports Personality – Lucas Ayres of Swallows Trampoline
Special Services to Sport – Chris Grimes of Sport Haslemere and Haslemere Sports Association
Sports Personality of the Year – Alistair Gloak of Grayswood Cricket Club
The 2021 Sports Awards winners were:
School Initiative Award – Camelsdale School
Sports Team of the Year – Fernhurst Flames Womens Softball Cricket Club
Junior Sports Team of the Year – Fernhurst Cricket Club Under 13
Sports Award for the Disabled – Andy Robson of Frensham Pond Sailability
Young Volunteer of the Year – Sophie Perryman of Swallows Trampoline
Young Coach of the Year – Fay Joyce of Swallows Trampoline
Sporting Impact in Schools – JK Coaching
Sports Coach of the Year – Steve Ashby of Haslemere Town Football Club
Sport Initiative – Peter Babb of Hindhead Cricket Club and Hindhead Bowls Club
Sports Club of the Year – Swallows Trampoline
Junior Sports Personality – Jessica Nesbitt of Swallows Trampoline
Special Services to Sport – Albert Hall of Haslemere Town Football Club
Sports Personality of the Year – Michael Charman of LynchnereCricket Club
The 2019 Sports Awards winners were:
School Initiative Award – Camelsdale School
Sports Team of the Year – Chiddingfold Ladies Cricket X1
Junior Sports Team of the Year – Beacon Hill Junior Football Club Under 9’s Jets
Sports Award for the Disabled – Steve Wooding of Frensham Pond Sailability
Young Volunteer of the Year – Lily Henderson of Frensham Pond Sailability
Young Coach of the Year – Alfie Garrod of JK Coaching
Sporting Impact in Schools – Camelsdale School
Sports Coach of the Year – Andrew Howard of Haslemere Hockey Club
Sport Initiative – Lynn Joyce of Swallows Trampoline Club
Sports Club of the Year – Bugs Netball Club
Junior Sports Personality – Lucas Hutchinson of Grayshott Cricket Club
Special Services to Sport – Kate Brooks of Fernhurst Football Club
Sports Personality of the Year – Jake Kennett of JK Coaching
The 2018 Sports Awards winners were:
Sporting Impact in Schools – Haslemere Tennis Club Volunteer Group
Sports Team of the Year – Grayswood Cricket Club 1st XI
Junior Sports Team of the Year – Grayshott Football Club under 12’s
Sports Award for the Disabled – Tessa Watkiss from Frensham Sailability
Young Coach of the Year – Raveen Sriharan from Grayshott Cricket Club
Sports Coach of the Year – Duncan Willows from Grayshott Cricket Club
Sport Initiative – Stephen Marshall from Hindhead Cricket Club
Sports Club of the Year – Grayshott Tennis Club
Junior Sports Personality – Jake and Johnny Thompson from Frensham Sailabilty
Special Services to Sport – Steve Benbough from Chiddingfold Cricket Club
Sports Personality of the Year – Chris Shipley from Borders Athletic Club
CREATE A STAR
Sponsoring young sportspeople with international potential
Create a Star is an award scheme to assist youngsters who have international potential in their chosen sport. The scheme provides an annual bursary of £500 each. Ten bursaries are available each year and applicants must either live in the 01428 telephone area, attend a school in the same area or be a member of a club in that area.
Nominate a young sportsperson
Applications must be received by 31st July and forms are available from Chris Grimes at chris.grimes@btinternet.com or by calling him on 01428 607176. Applications are considered by an independent panel and £500 bursaries will be awarded at the Sports Awards evening on Wednesday 11th October 2023.
2023 BURSARY AWARDS WINNERS – Someone in your club or school could be in the 2024 list and be £500 richer!
Ben Eeles – a trampoline gymnast from Swallows Trampoline Club
Toby Thompson – a hockey player at Surbiton Hockey Club
Lucas Hutchinson – an all rounder of cricket at Grayshott Cricket Club
Josh Haines – a hockey player with Guildford Hockey Club
Matt Haines – a hockey player with Guildford Hockey Club
Angelique Wallace-Bourgoin – a weightlifter with Hampshire Weightlifting Club
Abigail Ransom – an ice hockey player with Guildford Ice Hockey Club
Edward Ransom – an ice hockey player with Guildford Ice Hockey Club
Lucas Ayres – a trampolinist with Swallows Trampoline Club
2022 BURSARY AWARDS WINNERS
Alistair Wheble – a wicket keeper batsman representing the Isle of Wight at Minor Counties level
Ben Eeles – a trampoline gymnast from Swallows Trampoline Club
Toby Thompson – a hockey player Surbiton Hockey Club
Lucas Hutchinson – an all rounder of cricket at Grayshott Cricket Club
Josh Haines – a hockey player with Guildford Hockey Club
Lauren Dobner – a trampoline gymnast with Swallows Trampoline Club
Matt Haines – a hockey player and cricketer representing Surrey
2021 BURSARY AWARDS WINNERS
Cerys McIntosh – aged 20 a trampoline gymnast with Edgbarrow Trampoline Club
Luke van Oudtshoorn – aged 19 a runner and triathlon specialist
Alistair Wheble – aged 18 a wicket keeper batsman representing the Isle of Wight at Minor Counties level
Ben Eeles – aged 12 a trampoline gymnast from Swallows Trampoline Club
Matt Haines – aged 13 a hockey player and cricketer representing Surrey at age group level
2019 BURSARY AWARDS WINNERS
Cerys McIntosh – aged 18 a trampoline gymnast with Edgbarrow Trampoline Club
Luke van Oudtshoorn – aged 17 a runner and triathlon specialist
Kate Cudbertson – aged 15 a hockey player with Haslemere Hockey Club
Millie Cant– aged 15 a hockey player living in Haslemere
Lucas Ayres – aged 11 a trampolinist with Swallows Trampoline Club
Alistair Wheble – aged 16 a wicket keeper batsman from Grayshott Cricket Club
Alex Cant – aged 17 a lacrosse player living in Haslemere
Ross Thompson – aged 19 a dinghy sailor with Frensham Ponds sailability
Johnny Thompson – aged 17 a dinghy sailor representing with Frensham Ponds Sailability
George Houghton – aged 21 a tennis player living locally but currently at Loughborough University.
2018 BURSARY AWARDS WINNERS
Georgia Statham aged 23 a rower winning the gold medal representing Great Britain at the World University Championships in August
Luke van Oudtshoorn aged 16 a runner and triathlon specialist winning the gold medal in the aquathlon event at the UK school games earlier this month
Jake Thompson aged 14 a junior sailor training for the team GB junior euro’s in France 2019
Alistair Wheble aged 15 a wicket keeper batsman playing 1st XI cricket in division 1 of the local I’Anson cricket league
Cerys McIntosh aged 16 a trampoline gymnast with Edgbarrow Trampoline Club and current league 3 national champion.
Alex Cant aged aged 16 a lacrosse player selected for the GB World Cup training squad
Ross Thompson aged 18 a dinghy sailor representing the British Youth Sailing Team in mixed gender crews
Rebecca Swift aged 16 a sprint and marathon kayak champion recently selected to represent GB at the French National Championships
Johnny Thompson aged 16 a dinghy sailor representing GB at under 17 level
George Houghton 20 a tennis player currently at Loughborough University and representing GB in University tennis tournaments.
2017 BURSARY AWARDS WINNERS
Luke van Outsthoorn – Running, swimming. British Modern Biathlon.
Johnny Thompson – Sailing. Optimist class. Frensham & Royal Lymington SC.
Rebecca Swift – Kayak sprinting.
Jake Thompson – Sailing. Optimist and cadet class. Frensham SC.
George Houghton – Hampshire tennis.
Alistair Wheble – Cricket. Grayshot CC and Hampshire.
Ross Thompson – Sailing. 420 class. Team GB for the world championships.
Jodie Burrage – Tennis. GB international.
Cerys McIntosh – Trampolining.