SPORTS REVIEW 2008

2008 has been a strange year on the Sporting front with the Northern Centres Rally being cancelled and the Children’s Sports venue being changed at a late date.

I would like to begin by thanking my fellow Sports Officer, Andy Futcher, for all his help and support over the past 12 months.  I would also like to thank the team managers and coaches for all their hard work.  The volleyball training, in particular, seems to have gone down really well.  Thanks very much to John Loughran for organising this.

Four heats have taken place on rallies during the year for Lawn Darts and Quoits, culminating in the Final for the Centre Trophies, which will take place at Catterick Racecourse on Saturday 20th September.  Many thanks to Stan Gelson and Keith Carter for looking after the Lawn Darts and Quoits so efficiently.
A huge thank you must also go to Keith, Gill and Ben Carter for running the Lawn Darts and Quoits competition at the Joint Yorkshire Six Stars Rally.

The Boule competitions for the Centre Trophies took place at Thornton Lodge, Easingwold in May.  The winners will receive their trophies at the AGM.  Thank you to Jeff Gregory and Austin Elliot for running the boule competitions.

North Yorkshire once again put in a good performance at the National Rally at Holkham Hall, Norfolk, over the Whit Bank Holiday weekend.  Thank you to everyone who gave up his or her time to represent the Centre.

We had 23 vans in attendance and from this small group we entered the following events:  family lawn darts, 2 teams in the petanque competition, men’s volleyball, under 15 football, 19-34 gent’s football, the strongman competition and the inter centre quiz.  The main results were as follows:

I would also like to thank Liam Gregory for organising the 19-34 Football.

The Children’s Sports took place at Ripon Rugby Club on Saturday 28th June 2008.  Andy and I would like to thank everyone who assisted us in any way, and a special thank you to June Gelson for collating the results.

The Trophy Winners were as follows:

Hinderwell Trophy – Melissa Cook

Paradise Cup – Ross Morrigan, Becky Newbiggin, Taryne Stephenson

Burton Cup – Adam Hutchinson

Baldersby Cup – Madeleine Joynes

The Joint Yorkshire Centre Sports took place at Rufforth Playing Fields, York, and the first weekend in July.  North Yorkshire had a fantastic weekend on the sports field and came away with some fine silverware – The Henrietta Spivey Trophy, awarded to the Centre with the most points in the Children’s Sports, and the Mike and Viki Tripp Trophy, awarded to the Centre with the most points in the team sports.  Jean was delighted to accept these trophies on your behalf.  Thank you to each and every one of you.

The main results at Joint Yorkshire Sports were as follows:

Football (12 and under) – Winners
Football (13-16) – Winners
Football (17 and over) – Winners

Volleyball (Mixed Teenagers) – Winners

Netball (14 and under) – Winners

Tug of War (14 and under) – Winners
Tug of War (Gents) – Winners
Tug of War (15-19) – Runners-up

Mixed Quoits – Runners-up

Centre Relay – Runner-up

Well done to Daniel Loughran on winning the Victor Ludorum Trophy for the 2nd year in succession.  Daniel was also the first male home in the Fun Run.  Little Joe Futcher did an excellent job in completing the Fun Run.  Well done Joe, I think that’s quite an achievement for a 3 year old. 

would just like to conclude by thanking everyone who has competed or assisted Andy and I in any way throughout the year.  Team Managers and Coaches, your efforts are very much appreciated not only by Andy and myself but also by the Centre.  Many thanks once again.

Bernard D’Ambrosio

Centre Lawn Darts and Quoits trophies

The finals will be played on Saturday morning, the 20th September, starting at 10 am. please let the organisers know if you intend playing as the draw will be done from the list attached click here for list

Stan Gelson & Kieth Carter 

JOINT YORKSHIRE CENTRE SPORTS JULY 2008

The Joint Yorkshire Centre Sports took place over the weekend of the 4th-6th July 2008 at Rufforth Playing Fields, York.  What a brilliant weekend it was sports wise – sorry, can’t do anything about the weather!!  You turned out in some pretty awful weather conditions to compete.  Andy and I really appreciate your efforts.  Thanks to you, Jean was delighted to accept the Henrietta Spivey Trophy, (awarded to the Centre with the most points in Children’s Sports) and the Mike and Vicki Tripp Trophy, (awarded to the Centre with the most points in the team sports), on your behalf.

Andy and I would like to thank the team managers for all their hard work.  However, without you, the ralliers, turning out to compete we would not be able to win these trophies.  Thank you to each and every one of you.

The results were as follows:

FOOTBALL (12 and under) – Winners

FOOTBALL (13-16) – Winners
FOOTBALL (17and over) – Winners

VOLLEYBALL (Mixed Teenagers) – Winners

NETBALL (14 and under) – Winners

TUG OF WAR (14 and Under) – Winners
TUG OF WAR (Gents) – Winners
TUG OF WAR (15-19) – Runners-up

MIXED QUOITS – Runners-up

CENTRE RELAY RACE – Runner-up

Congratulations to Daniel Loughran on winning the Victor Ludorum Trophy (awarded to the boy/boys with the most points in Children’s Sports).  Daniel shared this Trophy with Joseph Scrimegoeur of East Yorkshire.  Thank you and well done to the Centre Relay Team – Daniel Loughran, Liam Hutchinson, Abbey Scully and Shauna Smith – who achieved 2nd place.

Daniel Loughran was the first male home in the Fun Run.  Well done Daniel.  Little Joe Futcher ran all the way round the Fun Run, so well done Joe.  I think that’s quite an achievement for a 3 year old.

Once again a huge thank you to you all, please come to Northern Centres to compete.

Bernard D’Ambrosio
Andy Futcher

CHILDREN’S SPORTS 2008

The Children’s Sports for the Centre Trophies took place on Saturday 28th June 2008 at Ripon RUFC.  Fortunately we managed to dodge the showers and complete the sports without getting wet.

The children competed with great enthusiasm and were cheered on by parents, grandparents and friends.  A most enjoyable afternoon was had by both the competitors and spectators.

Andy and I would like to thank everyone who assisted us in any way and we would like to say a big thank you to June Gelson for collating the results for us.

The Trophy Winners were as follows:

HINDERWELL TROPHY (11-12yrs)
MELISSA COOK

PARADISE CUP (8,9 &10YRS)
ROSS MORRIGAN, BECKY NEWBIGGIN, TARYNE STEPHENSON

BURTON CUP (5,6 &7YRS)
ADAM HUTCHINSON


BALDERSBY CUP (Under 5’s)
MADELINE JOYNES

Once again thank you very much for helping to make the day the success it was.

Bernard D’Ambrosio
Andy Futcher

SPORTS REPORT NATIONAL RALLY,
HOLKHAM HALL, MAY 2008

North Yorkshire once again put in a good performance at the recent National Caravan Club Rally, held at Holkham Hall, Norfolk, over the Whit Bank Holiday weekend.  Thank you to everyone who took the time to represent the Centre.

We had 23 vans in attendance and from this small group we entered the following events:  family lawn darts, 2 teams in the petanque competition, men’s volleyball, under 15 football, 19-34 gent’s football, the strongman competition, the baking competition, the inter centre quiz and the dog show.  The main results were as follows:

All our other competitors gave a good account of themselves and competed in a friendly and sportsman-like way.  Well done to you all.  Let’s see if we can build on our successes at Joint Yorkshire Sports and Northern Centres.

Thank you to Liam Gregory for organising the 19-34 football.  Many thanks once again.

BERNARD D’AMBROSIO
SPORTS OFFICER