Celebrating Sporting Excellence: Whanganui City College 2021 Sports Awards

Celebrating Sporting Excellence: Whanganui City College 2021 Sports Awards

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Sports Awards for 2021
3. Acknowledging the Different Circumstances
4. Welcoming Online Viewers
5. Importance of Celebrating Together
6. National Anthem and Award Announcement Procedure
7. Winners and Awards for Athletics 7.1. Open Boys 3000 Meter Champion 7.2. Junior Girls Athletics Champion 7.3. Junior Boys Athletics Champion 7.4. Intermediate Girls Athletics Champion 7.5. Intermediate Boys Athletics Champion 7.6. Senior Boys Athletics Champion
8. Badminton Awards 8.1. Most Improved Junior Badminton Player 8.2. Most Improved Badminton Player 8.3. Female Doubles Player of the Year 8.4. Male Doubles Player of the Year 8.5. Badminton Player of the Year
9. Basketball Awards 9.1. Most Improved Junior Basketball Players 9.2. Most Improved Girl Basketball Players 9.3. Most Improved Senior Boy Basketball Player 9.4. Most Valuable Senior Boy Basketball Player 9.5. Basketball Team of the Year
10. Cricket Awards 10.1. Most Improved Junior Cricketer 10.2. Best All-Rounder Junior Cricketer 10.3. Best Cricket Batsman 10.4. Best Cricket Bowler 10.5. Cricket Player of the Year
11. Equestrian Awards 11.1. Junior Boys Cross Country Champion 11.2. Intermediate Girls Cross Country Champion 11.3. Intermediate Boys Cross Country Champion 11.4. Senior Boys Cross Country Champion
12. Photo Awards 12.1. Most Improved Junior Photographer 12.2. Most Valuable Junior Photographer 12.3. Most Improved Senior Photographer 12.4. Most Valuable Senior Photographer
13. Hip-Hop Crew Awards 13.1. Most Improved Junior Hip-Hop Dancer 13.2. Most Diligent Junior Hip-Hop Dancer 13.3. Leadership Award for Juniors 13.4. Most Outstanding Performance for Juniors 13.5. Most Improved Senior Hip-Hop Dancer
14. Hockey Awards 14.1. Most Improved Junior Hockey Player 14.2. Junior Hockey Player with Most Potential 14.3. Most Improved Senior Hockey Player 14.4. Best Female Hockey Player 14.5. Best Male Hockey Player
15. Netball Awards 15.1. Most Improved Junior Netball Player 15.2. Most Improved Senior Netball Player 15.3. Most Valuable Junior Netball Player 15.4. Most Valuable Senior Netball Player
16. Rugby Awards 16.1. Most Improved Girls Rugby Player 16.2. Senior Sportsmanship Award for Girls Rugby 16.3. Outstanding Under 15 Rugby Player 16.4. Outstanding Sportsmanship Award for U15s 16.5. Most Outstanding Rugby Player
17. Shooting Awards 17.1. Most Outstanding Small Rifle Shooter 17.2. Sportsmanship Award for Small Rifle Shooting 17.3. Leadership Award for Small Rifle Shooting
18. Volleyball Awards 18.1. Most Improved Volleyball Player 18.2. Most Valuable Volleyball Player
19. Caps and Pockets Awards
20. Hamilton Trophy: Team of the Year
21. Neil Thomas Trophy: Contribution to Sports
22. PE Cup: Sports Person of the Year

Article:

Sports Awards for 2021: Celebrating Achievements and Recognizing Excellence

Introduction

The Sports Awards for 2021 is an event that provides an opportunity for our school community to acknowledge the achievements and excellence of our students in various sports disciplines. While we understand that this year has presented unique challenges, We Are grateful to be able to come together, both physically and virtually, to celebrate the accomplishments of our talented athletes. In this article, we will Outline the proceedings of the event and highlight the achievements of the outstanding individuals and teams.

Acknowledging the Different Circumstances

2021 has been a year unlike any other, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic disrupting regular activities and events. As we Gather for the Sports Awards, it is important to recognize the impact this pandemic has had on our sports programs. We appreciate the resilience and adaptability of our students, coaches, and supporters in navigating these difficult circumstances and continuing to pursue their sporting passions.

Welcoming Online Viewers

Although we would prefer to have everyone present at the event, we understand the importance of accommodating those who are unable to attend in person. We extend a warm welcome to our whanau and supporters who are joining us online. Your presence and support mean a lot to us, even from a distance, and we are grateful for your participation in this celebration of sporting excellence.

Importance of Celebrating Together

In a year marked by challenges and uncertainties, it is crucial to remember the significance of coming together as a school community and celebrating our achievements collectively. While we may not be able to gather in the usual way, the spirit of unity and camaraderie remains strong. Let us embrace this opportunity to applaud the efforts, dedication, and perseverance of our students in maintaining their sporting pursuits amidst adversity.

National Anthem and Award Announcement Procedure

We will begin the Sports Awards by standing together for the national anthem. It is a moment to reflect on our shared identity and the pride we feel as members of our school and nation. Following the anthem, we will proceed with announcing the award winners for each sport. To ensure a smooth flow of the event, the winners for each sport will be called to the stairs at the front of the stage and the awards will be announced in groups. After the awards, all recipients are requested to proceed to the foyer for individual photographs.

Winners and Awards for Athletics

Athletics is a cornerstone of our sports program, and we are proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our athletes in this discipline. The winners for each category are as follows:

Open Boys 3000 Meter Champion: Lockwood Fisher

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Junior Girls Athletics Champion: Gillian

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Junior Boys Athletics Champion: Tamaruya

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Intermediate Girls Athletics Champion: Iraqi

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Intermediate Boys Athletics Champion: A Key

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Senior Boys Athletics Champion: Dylan

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Badminton Awards

Moving on to badminton, we commend the skill and determination demonstrated by our players in this exciting sport. The recipients of the Badminton Awards are:

Most Improved Junior Badminton Player: Sean

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Most Improved Badminton Player: Kobe

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Female Doubles Player of the Year: Promise and Margaret

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Male Doubles Player of the Year: Reed

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Badminton Player of the Year: Silke

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Basketball Awards

Basketball has been a thrilling and competitive sport within our school, and we commend the dedication and skill demonstrated by our players. The recipients of the Basketball Awards are:

Most Improved Junior Basketball Players: Landon, Claire, and Promise

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Most Improved Girl Basketball Players: George and Reed

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Most Improved Senior Boy Basketball Player: Margaret

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Most Valuable Senior Boy Basketball Player: Martial

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Basketball Team of the Year: Little Omnivores

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Cricket Awards

Cricket is a sport that demands precision and teamwork, and our players have excelled in these aspects. The recipients of the Cricket Awards are:

Most Improved Junior Cricketer: Nicoles

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Best All-Rounder Junior Cricketer: Martial

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Best Cricket Batsman: Andrew

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Best Cricket Bowler: Cindy

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Cricket Player of the Year: Lachlan

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Equestrian Awards

The Equestrian Awards highlight the dedication and skill of our riders in this unique sport. The recipients of the Equestrian Awards are:

Junior Boys Cross Country Champion: Primordial

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Intermediate Girls Cross Country Champion: Taiwan

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Intermediate Boys Cross Country Champion: Tamiko

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Senior Boys Cross Country Champion: Kobe

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