Sport Colchester Sports Personality

of the Year Awards 2009

Once again the quality and diversity of sporting achievements in and around Colchester have been celebrated at the Borough’s annual sports awards ceremony. The last 12 months have thrown up some stunning success and more than 300 people gathered at the Weston Homes Community Stadium for the 2009 Sport Colchester Sports Personality Awards. Mayor of Colchester, Henry Spyvee, made presentations to honour and congratulate those who have excelled at their chosen sports on local, national and international level throughout the last year (Gazette, 4th February 2010)
Colchester School of Gymnastics did extremely well in the 2009 awards and the results are as follows:

U14 Male Sports Personality

Jack Oakes (Commendation)

U14 Female Sports Personality

Eleanor Clifford (Commendation),

Ellie Watson (Commendation) and

Finnley Claridge-Lawrence (Commendation)

Bill Tucker U18 Award

Rebecca Clinch (Winner)

Wilkinson Sword Trophy

Colchester School of Gymnastics (Winner)

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Congratulations

Well done to our boy's coach Georgina Hill who has just passed her exam

and is now a Regional Judge

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The following is published on the Birkett Long web site

End of Term Awards at

Colchester School of Gymnastics

The end of term awards at the Colchester School of Gymnastics were presented on Saturday 13 December, by Philip Hoddell, partner of sponsoring firm, Birkett Long LLP.

Philip Hoddell gave out certificates for performance and attendance to 57 students, ranging in age from 6 to 7. The school caters for all ages and abilities beginning with pre school classes right up to elite competition squads.

Essex law firm, Birkett Long LLP, has been involved with the School of Gymnastics as a sponsor for the last year. The School is a registered charity and therefore depends on involvement from the local community and businesses to help it achieve its aim of providing gymnastics coaching to children and young people throughout the Colchester area – including those with disabilities. Founded 30 years ago, it has a long established affiliation with the British Gymnastics Association (BGA) and participates in BGA awards schemes. It is also a holder of the prestigious GymMark and ClubSX Gold accreditations.

Kevin Hill, who is a Trustee of the School and whose daughters compete and coach for the club, said: “We are delighted that Mr Hoddell gave up some of his weekend to make this presentation for us. One of our aims is that children here should have fun but reach high standards as well. As a parent myself, I know that the parents who attended this awards presentation feel immensely proud of their children’s achievements.”

Philip Hoddell said: “At Birkett Long we have a policy of involvement and support of community and charitable activities. Several people in our firm have a strong sporting connection and with 2012 just around the corner, it’s tremendous to see the School thriving.”

In addition to Birkett Long LLP, the school is sponsored by Scotech Cabling Solutions, Z Solutions, Holman Electrical Services, The Samuel Pepys Hotel, DJ Baker & Sons, NES Solutions, Simon Whiting, Seven Seas Marble & Granite, Saddler Interiors, Simon’s Bespoke Kitchens, Step On Safety, GS Contracts and Renegade Publishing.

a HUGE thank you to Chain

Tonight saw the local charity 'Chain' hand over a cheque for £805.99 to

Head Coach, Steve Spinlove and

Club Trustee, Kevin Hill

which will be used to purchase

a new landing mat and pre-school equipment.