| Saturday 9th February saw Bolton United Harriers hold their annual presentation night and prize giving at the Bolton Albert Halls. 2007 was a great year for BUH so there was a lot to celebrate, on both an individual and a team level most notably the senior team gaining promotion to the Northern division 1. This was a special night as the harriers are also celebrating their centenary this year and to make the night extra special the Mayor of Bolton was in attendance to present the trophies to the winners. She was joined on stage by the current club president Les Hall. |
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The two most coveted prizes (Male and Female athlete of the year) this year went to Matthew Osborne and Katie Eckersley for their consistent high levels of performance throughout the season. Other stand out winners from the night include Will Valentine (male sprinter of the year) who finished the season ranked 10th in the country for his age, Brian Hall (male jumper of the year) ranked number 8 in the UK for high jump, Rebecca Makin (U17 athlete of the year and female thrower of the year) who finished the season ranked number 13 for javelin, Callum Short U13 male athlete of the year who was ranked fastest u13 1500m runner and 8th fastest ever at the distance and Jack Caldwell (special recognition trophy ) for his long and dedicated service to the club. |
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| Katie Eckersley |
Brian Hall |
Rebecca Makin |
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| The other male winners on the night were Tom Carson (U17), Josh Boaler (U15), Callum Short (U13), Frazer Jardine (distance), Simon Bissell (thrower), Tony Valentine (road), John Ward (cross-country) and Nick Howarth (veteran). |
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| Callum Short |
Josh Boaler |
Will Valentine |
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Other female winners were Lexi Cochrane (U15), Emma Wiggans (U13), Oriel Hardman (distance), Sian Pledger (jumper), Catherine Brogan (road and cross-country) and Georgia Taylor-Green (most improved). |
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| Oriel Hardman |
Catherine Brogan |
Sian Pledger |
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| Other special mention must got to Major Carr (club volunteer of the year) for his very hard work at the club, Special recognition trophy to Shaun O’Donnell for his contribution to the club and Tom Lancashire who finished 2007 ranked number 7 in the UK over 1500m and is making a name for himself over the winter on the cross country circuit. |
| Each month an athlete and volunteer are chosen for their standout performance at the club. This year’s athletes of the month were Sam Gough, Alex Vanderpuye, Callum Short, Oriel Hardman, Michael O’Donnell, Becky Makin, Rachel McMorran, Will Valentine, Simon Bissell, John Ward and Tom Carson. The volunteers of the month for 2007 were Michael O’Donnell, John O’Keeffe, Peter Walker, Mark Bradley, Phil Makin, Chris Makin, Sarah Pilkington, Scott Whittle, Ian Wallis, Natalia Gyurilska, Joanne Edgar and Major Carr. |
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| The whole night was a huge success with people enjoying food, drink and lots of dancing and hopefully this night will inspire another great year for the club at all levels and ages. |
All photos avialiable on the photo album page.
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