Celebration of Sport 2008
Barnet Celebrating Sport Awards 2008
The 2008 Barnet Celebrating Sport Awards were held on Wednesday 22 October at the Emerald Suite, North London Business Park.
The event was attended by over 300 guests and nominees including Barnet's Mayor, Councillor John Marshall, Councillor Richard Cournelius, Larry Achike British Olympic triple jumper and 2008 Paralympics Gold medalist Tom Aggar.
Winners
Club of the Year
Sharftbury Barnet Harriers
Volunteer of the Year
Vicky Prow and Lindsey Dack
Young Volunteer of the Year
Kem Onubogu
Coach of the Year
Alex Scott
Disability Coach of the Year
Danny Javis
Sports Performer of the Year
Alison Waters
Young Sports Performer of the Year
Charlotte Wingfield
Sporting Achievement of the Year
Tom Aggar
Young Disabled Performer of the Year
Michael Murphy
Adult Team of the Year
Hendon RFC 2nd Team
Junior Team of the Year (under 11-year-olds)
Arrowheads archery
Junior Team of the Year (11 - 16-year-olds)
Barnet Bulldogs
Primary School Team of the Year
Foulds primary and Christchurch of England
Secondary School Team of the Year
Hendon indoor rowing
Service to Sport Award
Lynne Ogden
The awards were presented by Barnet Principle Inspector Schools and Learning, Mick Quigley and Internanational Triple Jumper Larry Achike.
Other highlights of the evening were
- Cheerleading by Micky's Angles ( St Michael's school)
- Karate Perfomance by Makenki Shotokan Karate Club
- Table tennis with frying pans by Urban Progress Table Tennis Club
- Dance perfomance by Finchley Catholic High School.
- Questions and Answers by Tom Aggar Gold medalist at the 2008 Beijing paralympics.
