Sports Awards & Volunteer Opportunities

The best of sporting prowess across the district was recently celebrated when the 2015 Newark and Sherwood Sports Awards named its winners.

For the first time, the awards were presented to individuals and clubs in the community instead of the usual awards ceremony.

Bilsthorpe Ladies Running Club was delighted to be named as Club of the Year following a successful year, which saw the group increase to 38 members.

The Running Club is affiliated to England Athletics through Run England and has been hugely successful in the last year. The group of members are collectively very motivational, inspirational, friendly and supportive, providing great fun and community spirit. The club provides a wide range of runs for new starters and intermediates, encouraging women to increase exercise in line with their ability and make small achievements.

Through the supportive nature of the club, more members attend regular runs, including Parkrun, and a number of members have noted a drop in weight, feeling fitter and healthier.

Volunteer Recruitment Evening

Would you like to share your enthusiasm for sport and offer opportunities to others? Volunteering as a coach with VISPA means you can get back into your favourite sport and help others get enjoyment out of it as well. Plus it looks great on your CV! There are already a lot of volunteers in Southwell’s sports clubs but an extra pair of hands is always welcome.

Your role of as a volunteer may include coaching, officiating, organising events, running the club’s website and monitoring social media.

You are invited to an evening on Tuesday 9th February, 6.30pm – 8.00pm at Southwell Leisure Centre, where you can talk to club representatives about the opportunities they have available. There will be goody bags available for all those that attend along with a few special prizes to be won.

Clubs present include: Southwell Brincliffe United Hockey Club, Southwell Rugby Club, Southwell City Football Club, Southwell Bowls Club, Southwell Swimming Club, Wheatsheaf Football Club, Southwell Cricket Club, Southwell Leisure Centre.