Sport Waikato’s Sports Awards season is all go for the upcoming District Sports Awards, celebrating the 2018 sporting excellence in our region.
Nominations have now closed and judging has taken plaace for the District Sports Awards held throughout November. Most of the districts in the region have their own awards event with category winners going forward to be considered for the prestigious Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards, held on Thursday January 31st, 2019.
Waitomo Coordinator Dede Downs says she is impressed with the quality of nominees from a wide variety of sports nominated this year.
“It’s so encouraging to see the range of sporting codes represented in the nominations with everything from basketball to croquet, and motor sport to Ki-o-Rahi. Thanks to all those who took the time to nominate - the sporting talent in our region is inspiring and I am really looking forward to our awards evening and celebrating our district’s success,” Downs said.
The Lines Company Waitomo District Sports Awards will this year be held at the Les Munro Centre in Te Kuiti on Monday 26 November with awards beginning at 7pm. Supper is included in the evening and we will hear from guest speaker David Nyika and MC Eric Murray. Additional tickets are available for purchase from your local Sport Waikato Office, 96c Rora Street, Te Kuiti i-Site or pay online at www.sportwaikato.org.nz/awards. Tickets cost $20.00.
Sport Waikato District Sports Awards events will take place in Taupo, South Waikato, Waikato, Waipa, Matamata-Piako, Otorohanga, Waitomo, Hamilton and Hauraki/Thames-Coromandel districts during the month of November. Check out www.facebook.com/sportwaikato to follow the announcements of the winners on each of the awards nights.
WAITOMO NOMINEES
Administrator
| Caroline Albany |
Badminton |
| Dawn Morrow |
Shearing |
| Erin Brookes |
Rugby Union |
| Sue Alcock |
Golf |
Club
| New Zealand Shearing Championships |
Shearing |
| North King Country Motorcycle Club |
Motor Sport |
| Te Kuiti Squash Rackets Club |
Squash |
Coach
| David Stephens |
Multiple Sports |
| Graeme Plenderleith |
Gymnastics |
| Jason Turner |
Basketball |
| Jono Sheehan |
Rugby Union |
| Maurice Ngatai |
Basketball |
| Rachel Hopper |
Karate |
| Rangi Te Whare |
Touch Rugby |
| Tui Anderson |
Netball |
Emerging Talent
| Isaac Pethybridge |
Football |
| Jacob Coffin |
Rugby Union |
| Nathaniel Wrack |
Football |
Innovation in Sport & Recreation
Ko1 Aroha
Te Kuiti High School This is ME® Leadership Group
Te Kuiti High School – Te Nehenehenui Ki-o-Rahi Competition
Secondary School Sportsperson
| Barney Rawiri |
Rugby Union |
| Caleb Davey |
Squash |
| Hannah Brough |
Rugby Union |
| Heath Barnsdall |
Shearing |
| Katie Corbett |
Athletics |
| Sam Anderson |
Squash |
| Samantha Corbett |
Athletics |
| Samantha Kelly |
Motor Sport |
Official
| Anthea Tata |
Basketball |
| James Opie |
Rugby Union |
| Renee Kumeroa |
Netball |
| Saxon Jerry |
Ki-o-Rahi |
| Te Mania Borell |
Basketball |
Secondary School Contribution to Sport
| Morgan Hussey |
Netball |
| Paige Coffin-Bell |
Netball |
| Poupatate Jerry |
Rugby Union |
Service to Sport
| Bill Ball |
Netball |
| Brian Watson |
Bowls |
| Margaret McQuilkin |
Bowls |
| Margo Watson |
Bowls |
| Mike Wagstaff |
Snow Sports |
| Peter Lange |
Shearing |
| Sue Wagstaff |
Snow Sports |
| Taini Noble |
Multiple Sports |
Sportsperson
| Chris Lord (Junior) |
Woodchopping |
| Heather Richardson |
Croquet |
| James Tarrant |
Shooting |
| Zaffah Ali |
Body Building |
Team
| Coast Prezzies |
Netball |
| HSOG |
Netball |
| Te Kuiti Bowling Men's Pairs |
Bowls |
| Te Kuiti High School Girls Basketball Team |
Basketball |
| Te Kuiti High School Junior Boys Basketball Team |
Basketball |
| Te Kuiti Squash Club Ladies C Team |
Squash |