Gregson Hands Over The Baton To New Champions

Illawarra Mercury

Thursday December 11, 2008

THE South Coast School Sports Association held its annual sports awards presentation lunch at the Illawarra Turf Club last Tuesday.

More than 100 guests helped celebrate the outstanding achievements of the region's public school athletes.

In all, 20 primary and secondary schools students from throughout the Illawarra and South-East region were recognised during this prestigious event.

The awards committee had a tough task selecting this year's recipients, with more than 1600 students from the South Coast association taking part in state championships during 2008.

Of these competitors, 170 gained state representation or higher.

Last year's Brian Downes Trophy and Presidents Award recipient, champion runner Ryan Gregson, was guest speaker, keeping the audience enthralled as he answered a range of questions relating to his experiences and career.

Goulburn High School students Sophie Broadhead and Jacob Kara were announced as the Integral Energy Scholarship recipients for 2008.

Integral Energy representative Janine Cullen presented Sophie and Jacob with a cheque for $500 to assist with their travel and related expenses.

Illawarra and South East Regional Director of Education Graeham Kennedy paid tribute to the award recipients' dedication and commitment.

Mr Kennedy also praised the contributions of their parents and teachers, saying they played a crucial role in the development of these future champions.

AWARD WINNERS

2008 South Coast Schools Sports Association Blues: Kieran Campbell (Vincentia PS) , Blake Govers (Keiraville PS), Kiarra Marsh-Walker (Kiama PS), Mikaela Patterson (Kiama PS), Brady Spelta (Cambewarra PS), Grace Stewart (Gerringong PS), Dakota Taylor (Bega PS), Shayna Wilson (Milton PS), Sophie Broadhead (Goulburn HS), Melissa Harrison (Kiama HS), Jacob Kara (Goulburn HS), Tayla King (Albion Park HS), Kelsey McIntosh (Crookwell HS), Bianca Mounsey (Kiama HS), Jesse Noronha (Albion Park HS), Andrew Palmer (Crookwell HS), Abbey Peterson (Crookwell HS), Mark Rodgers (Woonona HS) and Tristan White (Woonona HS).

2008 South Coast SSA major awards:

Primary Major Awards:

The Sid Hayes Trophy Most Outstanding Representative in School Sport:

Kiarra Marsh-Walker - Kiama Public School

John Macintosh Trophy Most Outstanding Achievement in Athletics:

Hamish Paine - Austinmer Public School

Peter Dobson Trophy Most Outstanding Individual Performance:

Grace Stewart - Gerringong Public School

Secondary Major Awards:

Laurie Constantine Trophy Most Outstanding Representative in School Sport:

Bianca Mounsey - Kiama High School

Ron Smith Trophy Most Outstanding Individual Performance:

Andrew Palmer - Crookwell High School

Brian Downes Trophy Most Outstanding Achievement in Athletics:

Tayla King - Albion Park High School

The Presidents Award in Memory of Ray Truman for the Most Outstanding Representative in School Sport in Primary and Secondary School:

Sophie Broadhead - Goulburn High School

© 2008 Illawarra Mercury

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