Sports Awards 2023

From the News section of the school website

This year's annual Sports Awards took place on Friday 26 May. The evening centred around the theme ‘Memories’, with Director of Sport John Patterson, kicking off with an opening address assuring the pupils how fondly they will look back on their school years.

Before the prize ceremony, John Patterson continued to thank the many supporters who contributed to our sporting success this year: Vitec Engineering; Vale Veterinary; The Society of Friends and the OBA; Mr and Mrs Price; Mr and Mrs Roberts; Adill Gatrad; Mr Philip Skinner of Ron Skinner and Sons; Mr and Mrs Davies (Honddu Vets/NFU); the CCB Sport Team – Mr Howell, Ms Jones, Mr Waldron, Mr Thomas, Mr Strange, Mr Parry and Ms Hardman.

The special guest for the evening was Lowri Norkett, Welsh Rugby International, who spoke to the crowd, inspiring the sporting stars of tomorrow to follow in her footsteps. Lowri was accompanied by her dad, Kim, former rugby coach and member of staff  (Staff 1981-87).  

The prize-giving ceremony started with the Sports Day Awards, with the Victor and Victrix Ludorum awards given to the outstanding male and female athlete on the day – Jack and Olivia . 

The Girls House Cup contest was separated by a single point, with de Winton House coming out on top and Charlotte accepting the award. The Boys House Cup was awarded to Orchard House and collected by representative Jack P. 

The team Captains then took to the stage with Poppy and Charlie (Cricket), Lucy and Poppy (Netball), Meg and Floss (Girls Hockey), and Ewan and Owen (Rugby) each reviewing their team’s year before the sports awards presentation got underway. 

Cricket

Boys Rising Star – Daniel C

Girls Rising Star – Sophia H

Boys Player of the Year – Senior Charlie G; Year 11 Toby P

Girls Player of the Year – Senior Poppy R; Year 11 Eve J

Hockey

Rising Star – Nyah W

Players Player – 1st team Floss D; 2nd team Seren J

Girls Player of the Year –Girls 1st team Meg I; 2nd team Katie P; Year 11 Darcy D

Boys Player of the Year – Senior Ben M

Llandovery Player of the Match – Floss D

Netball

Rising Star – Tia A

Players Player – 1st team Julia W; 2nd team Maddie L

Player of the Year – 1st team Charlotte M; 2nd team Alex J; Year 11 Maggie J

Rugby

Rising Star – Gethin 

Players Player – 1st team Harry H; 2nd team Tomos 

Player of the Year – 1st team Ewan M; 2nd team James T; Year 11 Oliver J

OBA Player of the Season 1st Team Rugby – Owen C

Team Awards followed with the array of trophies across the stage showing what a stellar year it has been for our team sports.

Girls U16’s Hockey Shield

Senior Girls Netball

Girls U18’s National Hockey runners up

CCB 7s Cup

Rugby – Seaford Southern 10s Plate

Rugby – East Wales Premier League

Rugby – Champion of Champions Finals Cup

The Senior Sport Cap Presentation followed, with Year 13 pupils who have showed dedication and commitment to their sport, fantastic leadership qualities and exemplar behaviour on and off the pitch being honoured and given their Caps onstage.

The Captain’s Blazer Presentation proceeded; a high honour for next year’s Captains to receive their green and gold blazers.

Next year’s Captains are:

Girls Hockey – Alex P and Annabelle S

Boys Hockey – Michael S and Ben M

Girls Cricket – Alex P

Boys Cricket – Mark G

Boys 7s – Rhys P

Boys Rugby – Ollie R and Gethin O

The Head, Gareth Pearson, closed the ceremony with inspiring words, congratulating all winners and wishing leavers the best, before looking ahead to next year for what will no doubt be another excellent year for Christ College Brecon Sport.