FRIDAY, 29TH MAY 2009
The annual club awards presentation night was held in the Club on Friday, 29th May. This popular event was a sell out, albeit that one or two were unable to come due to illness.
The President Elect of the RFU, John Owen from Shap, the President of Cumbria RFU, Neil Anderson from Kirkby Lonsdale, joined the Carlisle President, John Tiffen on the top table with other club officials.
L to R - RFU President Elect John Owen, John Tiffen - Carlisle President and Neil Anderson - Cumbria RFU President.
Guests enjoyed a sumptuous meal prepared by Bill Swarbrick and Ian Scott with their helpers, and served by lads from the youth section. We say a big thank you to them all for a job well done.
The higlight of the evening was the presentation of the awards followed by a brief address from Owen, an address in which he emphasised the need for players to display loyalty to their Club. Acknowledging that there would always be those who sought to enhance their career elsewhere, it was not always the case that “the grass was greener on the other side”
AWARDS
COUGARS PLAYERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR, LUCY MEADLEY RECEIVES HER AWARD FROM JOHN OWEN
COUGARS MOST IMPROVED PLAYER SIMONE LYNN
COACHES PLAYER OF THE YEAR FOR THE COUGARS; SARAH ELSY
HORNETS PLAYER OF THE YEAR; JEFF GRIEVE
CRUSADERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR; JOHN BOWMAN
COLTS PLAYER OF THE YEAR ROSS ALLAN - Was Unable to be present.
1ST XV MOST IMPROVED PLAYER; AIDAN DAY
1ST XV YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR; CHRIS HARRIS
BARRIE STEWART AWARD FOR FRONT ROW PLAYERS; TOM GRAHAM
1ST PLAYERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR; MATT CHARTERS
OLD FARTS AWARD FOR SERVICES TO THE GAME; KEVIN PERCIVAL
MIKE BEWLEY AWARD FOR SERVICE TO RUGBY; STEVE ALECOCK
RFU PRESIDENT’S VALUE THE VOLUNTEER AWARD;
DAN WYLLIE – Absent
BARRY ISRAEL – Absent
STEVE ALECOCK
CLUB PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD This year was awarded to joint winners;
STEVE STAMPER (CENTRE) AND MATT CHARTERS (RIGHT)
In addition to the traditional awards, Martin Plummer presented a case of wine to chef Bill Swarbrick on behalf of all the players, and in recognition of his help and catering extpertise during the season.
MARTIN PLUMMER HANDS OVER A CASE OF WINE TO BILL SWARBRICK.
To round off the presentations, Head Coach, Richard Metcalf, having arrived at the function with a bright red tie, was presented with an official club tie to ensure he is correctly attired in the future - and avoid the magnets of the “fines committee” next season.
RICHARD METCALF
