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GOALDEN GLOBE AWARDS 2008

England Netball values highly the work that goes on week in, week out, year in, year out by its volunteers. Voluntary contribution to netball is recognised through a number of national awards called the Goalden Globe Awards. These awards are the pinnacle of the association’s recognition of voluntary effort and excellence.
Saturday 13th September see these National Awards take place in Birmingham.

Tibberton Netball have three nominations.

Long Service Award - TNC Nominee June Byrne

This award is presented to volunteers who have made a notable contribution to the development of netball over a significant period of time. England Netball Long Service Awards recognise the contribution of volunteers who have used their invaluable experience to give outstanding service for over 25 years. To be eligible, nominees must be a registered member of an affiliated organisation, and have supported netball development by way of coaching, umpiring or administration at regional or county level.

Coach of the Year Award (New for 2008) - TNC Nominee Lina Morgan

Coaches play a crucial role in the development of netball players, and this new award recognises the commitment and achievements of a netball coach who has made an outstanding contribution over the last 12 months. This award applies to coaches at all levels, and is made to a coach who works on a volunteer basis. To be eligible nominees must be attached to an organisation affiliated to England Netball.

Young Volunteer of the Year Award - TNC Nominee Rachel Massie

This award is presented to a young person who has volunteered their time and expertise for a minimum period of two years to help others enjoy netball. This may be by way of coaching, umpiring or administration. To be eligible nominees must be no older than 25 years, and must be a registered member of an organisation affiliated to England Netball.

Lets all keep our fingers crossed and hope that our Club members are recognised for all their hard work and commitment. Watch this space for an update on Sunday.
Log onto England Netball website for further information on the awards and a list of all the nominees.

TIBBERTON NETBALL CLUB - PRESS RELEASE

Shropshire sweeps the board and Tibberton Netball Club tidies away the 2007/08 Netball Season at the West Midlands ‘Goalden Globe’ Award Ceremony.

Executives from England Netball were present at the first West Midlands awards ceremony held in Walsall.

Tina Owen from Shrewsbury Netball Club picked up the Rose award for her sterling work forming and writing the rules for the first ever wheelchair netball club in the Country. She raised over £17,000 from various sources to purchase specialised sports chairs, pay for weekly use of sports facilities and ongoing funds to ensure the sustainability of the club. On a regional and national level Tina made, interpreted and adapted EN rules and regulations for Wheelchair netball by giving up her time to explore other sports that cater for those with disabilities.

Tibberton Netball Club were awarded their Gold Cap, this is an England Netball clubmark accreditation. Nicolette Byrne and Zoey Sermon have spent the last 3 years working together to pool all the information required to attain this prestigious award. Only four other clubs in the West Midlands have gained this award. The Club had already received earlier in the year the Nextgen netball award for outstanding contribution to developing and supporting their volunteers.

It was not surprising when the young volunteer of the year award went to Rachel Massie from Tibberton N.C. She is off to university this year leaving a hugh gap at the club after her commitment and dedicated work for the volunteer workforce. Rachel’s passion, drive and enthusiasm for all dimensions of netball and her success and achievements within the field are what makes her unique and deserving of this award.

Caroline Ritchie Morgan Tibberton’s senior Elite coach won Coach of the year for her contribution in coaching the West Midlands Warrior Squad who won the Regional Leagues title.

Caroline has shown amazing commitment and enthusiasm to netball in the West Midlands over the last 12 months.
Caroline is an inspirational coach. She takes time and effort to learn how to get the best out of her players and furthermore, Caroline is able to create an environment were players demand the best from themselves and each other.

The England ‘Goalden Globe’ awards ceremony is to be held on 13th September, where hopefully Shropshire will triumph again. Watch this space!

L-R Karen Bennett, Rachel Massie, Caroline Ritchie Morgan, Tina Owen, June Byrne, Nicolette Byrne, Zoey Sermon