2019 Sports Awards

2019 SPORT AWARDS

Junior, Senior & Team Nominees

Juniors

● Michael King, Athletics ● Liana Smith, Hockey ● Anastasia Afoa, Netball ● Ethan Roberts, Softball tee ball ● Ethan Field, State League ● Dylan Truong, Swimming

Seniors

● Robyn Suttor, Athletics ● Jade Callander, Hockey ● Warren Hopley, Men’s Lawn Bowls ● Daniel Harrison, Softball tee ball ● Mitchell Brownlow, State League ● Carmela Ferraro, Toastmasters – Mounties ● Laura Fagan, Toastmasters Evening – Harbord Diggers

Teams

● Under 14 Girls Rugby League

Senior Sports Person of the Year Award

Robyn Suttor, Athletics

Robyn’s start to the 2018/2019 athletics season was at the World Masters indoor Championships in Malaga, Spain, September 2018. I will mention that Robyn was 59 at these Championships which meant that she was still competing against younger competitors. Robyn started the season following knee operations knowing it was going to be a long and tough journey ahead for the season to fulfil her ambition and be the best she can be.

Robyn competed in the 100m, 200m, 400m, 80m short hurdles, 300m long hurdles and the Pole Vault. Robyn didn’t progress to the finals in her events except the Pole Vault where she finished in 7th position. She was very happy with her performances as she was pain free for the first time in a long time. This was the beginning of her journey. Robyn worked hard to build her strength and flexibility. She never gave up. Such an inspiration to everyone, that you can achieve anything if you really put in the effort and believe in yourself. Robyn is an inspiration to all our athletes and all athletes that she coaches.

The NSW Masters Championships were held at Homebush in February 2019. Robyn won Gold in the Pole Vault, and 80m Hurdles (her pet event) Silver in the 400m sprint, and Bronze in the 100m and 200m sprint. A fantastic effort! Her times were improving, but she believed she had more to achieve.

Robyn travelled to Toruń in Poland in March to compete at the World Masters Indoor Championships. Robyn competed in the 60m Hurdles, 60m sprint, & 400m. Robyn was running well, and made it through to the final in the 60m (7th) and 60m Hurdles (Silver medal). Her time in the 60m Hurdles and 400m was a new 60+ Mounties Club Record and the fastest time she has recorded since being a Mounties athlete in the 60m Hurdles. A brilliant result!

Robyn, as well as being a dedicated athlete, is also passionate about coaching, imparting her wide knowledge and experience to up and coming athletes. Robyn is an ASSA (Academy of Sport Speed Australia) Coach, and currently coaches at SOPAC Homebush, with the intention of putting back into the sport, and building a strong Mounties athletics squad. Robyn is also a fitness expert. Robyn has penned her world of experience into a published book. Mounties Athletics Club believes that Robyn is a deserved candidate for the Mounties Senior Sports Person of the Year 2019.

Ethan Field, State League

Ethan is a member of both our 2019 Winter League and State League teams and has achieved a lot in Softball in the last 12 Months. Ethan is a true gentleman of the game with displaying respect for the game, officials, opposition, and our club.

Achievements:

• Selection into the Under 17 NSW Men’s Representative Team • Captaincy of the Under 17 NSW Men’s Representative Team • Runner Up Under 17 Australian Championships • Name as Best Batter for the Under 17 Australian

Championships. (This award is based on Statistics garnered from the round matches) • Selection to the 30 Man Squad for Under 17 Junior Steelers to play in the Easter Tournament in Auckland New Zealand

February 2019 • Named as part of the Leadership team for the Under 17

Junior Steelers Squad for the tour and tournament in New

Zealand

• Finished 3rd in the Under 18 Easter Tournament New

Zealand 2019

• Selected in Penrith City Softball Association Under 18 Men’s to compete in the Softball NSW state Championships • State Champions Softball NSW Under 18 Men’s State

Championships. • Selection into the 16 man Under 17 Junior Steelers squad. • Named as part of the leadership team for the Under 17

Junior Steelers Squad. • Finished 3rd at the Softball Australia Under 23 National

Championships. • Award the Best Batting Award at the Softball Australia Under 23 Men’s National Championships. Ethan is the first person in the Men’s National Championship history to be awarded the Best Batter in 2 age groups in the one Nationals season. • Selection to the Penrith City Softball Association Open Men’s team to be played November 2019. • Selection to the 2020 Softball NSW Under 18 Men’s National

Championships to be played December 2019. • Named as Captain for the 2020 NSW Under 18 Men’s Team. His personal and team achievements over the last 12 months show the dedication and commitment that Ethan portrays in the confidence he has from his coaches and team mates always looking to him for guidance and support and is reflected in his added responsibility of Captaincy of teams at the highest level of our sport.

Chau Ngoc Luong, Physical Culture and Dance

Chau has been a member of Physical Culture and Dance for 3 years and has achieved what some say is almost “impossible”. An outstanding and highly successful competitor and member with a positive attitude, drive and determination to succeed, Chau is a role model for our younger members. Chau approaches competitions and classes with confidence, maturity and positivity, both in individual competitions and in teams she has led. Chau respects her teachers, corrects positions and seeks feedback on all performances. She is selfmotivated and highly competitive. Chau is very passionate about her physie and represents her club in all competitions, rehearsals and classes to the best of her ability. Her commitment to individual, team lessons and even practicing at home is commendable. She has formed many friendships with girls in her classes, and is very supportive of her teammates, celebrating & commiserating with them in competitions. Chau won Grand both of her 2 competition years in C & B Grade, even after moving up age groups! A grade 2019 is yet to be determined on Saturday October 26th. She has won every competition so far this year, in the lead up to Grand Finals with teachers from opposition clubs commenting at recent qualifiers “Well there’s your junior champion”. This is the only award Chau has yet to conquer, it is a real possibility and we hope to achieve it!

Achievements:

2019 results (So far)- 9-10years A Grade • Interclub: 1st Place & Marching Champion • Zone: Marching Champion of all 9-10-year olds • Team: (4th Place)- Leader 2018 results- 9-10years B Grade • Interclub: 1st Place & Marching Champion • Zone: Marching Champion of all 9-10 year olds • Team: (2nd Place)- Leader • Grand: 1st Place (moved to A grade) • Club: 1st Place,

Junior Club

Champion, Overall

Excellence Award (whole club)