Dragons Make the Awards Shortlist
Medway Dragons have six nominees on the shortlist for the prestigious 2014 Medway Sports Awards – see inside for details
Medway Dragons are celebrating inclusion in five of the eleven categories* at the Medway Sports Awards which will be announced at a Gala Dinner at the Corn Exchange in Rochester on Friday 12 December 2014
Dragons Head Coach Martin Coyd said ‘We are delighted to be recognised at Club, Team and Individual level. It has been a year of further growth and development and the inclusion of Handball and Netball has made a big impact on the club and makes us more accessible to people in our community’
‘Rob Powell has made a massive impact across the club, improving our football and coaching practices significantly. It is fine recognition for him and his team, made up of young people from Medway, who had a massive year, winning the South East Premier Title and making the National Semi Final’
'Iwona Mashanda has created a wonderful Handball section at the Dragons and inspired people from all walks of life to play a fantastic new sport'
‘Justin Hollidge was an inspiration to us all and showed everyone what being a great coach and a great person is all about’
‘Joe Coyd has had a great year too, in the running game for the Dragons and Broncos and especially in Wheelchair Rugby League where he made his full England Test match debut in France and played a major part in England winning the inaugural Home Nations at Medway Park’
‘All of the nominees will head to the Corn Exchange with the whole club behind them’
* Categories
Club of the year
Awarded to clubs demonstrating excellence in management, development and competition.
Team Performance of the Year
Awarded to the team that has achieved outstanding competitive success. The category is open to teams of two people or more, so doubles pairs in racquet sports are included.
All team members must have been 18 years old or more on January 1, 2014, with the exception of teams with more than six members. For senior teams with more than six members, up to two of these can be under 18 years old on January 1, 2014.
Coach of the Year
Awarded to a coach who has demonstrated outstanding coaching skills, contributed to sporting opportunities from grassroots to excellence and reinforced the sporting values of respect and fair play. It can be awarded just as easily to a coach who has guided a team through a campaign undefeated as it can to a coach whose enthusiasm and dedication did not waiver during a season when the team has perhaps only won one game.
Unsung Hero
Recognises the dedication of those working in the background, putting in endless hours for the benefit of others. It can go to anyone who assists with any aspect of the club or team, from washing the kit and sweeping the changing rooms to balancing the club’s accounts. This is a chance for you and the club’s members to say a big thank you to those who often get overlooked.
Junior Sportsperson of the Year
Awarded in recognition of a sportsperson, under 18 years old, who has exhibited the highest level of skill, performance, dedication and commitment to their sport during the judging period.
This category is open to individuals aged 17 years or younger on January 1, 2014.