Harrogate Shotokan has won 3 awards and had 2 commendations in the Harrogate District Sports Council Awards 2009.
This is an incredible achievement as there are only 9 awards up for grabs!
The club has been awarded the Community Service to Sport Award. The Honorary Chairman Lynne Garne said how impressed the committee was by the range and scale of the clubs activities, including of course the many excellent results achieved.
Alistair Anderson has won the Special Achievement Award. Alistair has overcome many disabilities to not only achieve his Black Belt but also to represent the club as part of the Elite Junior Squad.
Josephine Fishkin has won the Young Volunteer Award. Josephine gives up her free time to help with the younger children at the kid’s lessons. Josie is always happy to help and shows excellent patience with the kids.
James Brown has been commended in the category of Junior Achiever. James has had a fantastic year, not only achieving his 2nd Dan but also winning both the KUGB National Championships and the KUGB Youth National Championships.
Also commended was the club in the category of Junior Team of the Year, for all the titles the club has brought back to Harrogate.
The Awards will be presented at the Harrogate District Sports Council Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation to be held at the Cairn Hotel on Thursday 8th October. Tickets for the Awards and three-course dinner are available to club members at the cost of £23 per person, £19 for aged 18 and under, and £15 for aged 12 and under.
Congratulations to all at the club!