Prizes for Phoenix Club aces (From Tewkesbury Admag)
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Prizes for Phoenix Club aces
5:30pm Saturday 20th October 2012 in Sport
DRAGON SUCCESS: Sponsor Henry Yap, Pershore Phoenix team captain Andrew Forrest, Great Britain senior coach Alan Parfrey and club chairman Geoff Munson enjoy the awards evening. Picture: SONYA WILKINSON
PERSHORE Phoenix Dragon Boat Club celebrated a successful season in style with an awards ceremony.
Sponsor Henry Yap, Wing Yip managing director, presented the paddler-of-theyear award to Pauline Young at Worcester Rugby Club.
Chairman Geoff Munson handed the Phoenix special award to ex-chairman Don James, who was also invited to be honorary president, for exceptional service.
The captain’s award went to Pam James, while the commitment trophy was shared by Carla Jones and Mandy Harrison.
Head coach Dave Cole chose Callum Bell for the drumming award and Owen James as most improved paddler. Phoenix topped the Standard League at both 200 metres and 500m with captain Andrew Forrest receiving the trophy from Great Britain senior coach Alan Parfrey. Pershore were also the most improved team.
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