Under-8s coach Laura Stalley, Mabel Stalley, Ted Ryan, Ned Harrison, Tom Cannon, Jock Gordon, Joe Auldist, Maisie Gardner and coach Jim Ryan.
Deniliquin-based rugby players were among those celebrated when the Hay Whipper Snippers hosted its presentation evening recently.
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Jock Gordon in the under-8s, Viviene Thomson and Isobel Gordon in the under-10s and Tom Marshall, Sam Strong and Hunter Campbell in the under-12s were all rewarded for their efforts this season.
They joined players from across the Hay district at a family friendly celebration at Sandy Point Reserve.
“It is no mean feat for the group to get together, as the teams pull players from an area the five times the size of the ACT,” Snippers president Sarah Houston said.
“Our players come from Deni, Conargo, Darlington Point, Griffith, Hillston, Mossgiel, Barham and of course Hay.
“It is wonderful to see people who are passionate about rugby come together to give the opportunity for their children to develop the skills of the game.”
The Snippers have had a successful season with all teams making huge improvements, and of course making great new friends along the way.
“Thanks must go to our dedicated coaches who donate their time to develop the skills of the players, as well as the parents who drive so many kilometres for their kids to wear the yellow, red and blue,” Houston said.
Coaches Boof Mulcahy and Richard Cannon with the under-10s side (back, from left) Isobel Gordon, Grant Dwyer, Alby Gardner, Vivienne Thomson, Eloise Gardner and Austin Mulcahy; (front) Mela Polhill, Henry Cannon and Jack Harrison.
Special awards included the Club Person Of The Year, presented to Archie Auldist, and the Next Gen award donated by Sandra and Yabby Ireson and presented to Will Stalley.
Other awards presented were as follows.
Under-8s:
Players’ Player - Tom Cannon.
Encouragement Award - Jock Gordon.
Most Improved - Boston Williams.
Under 10s:
Best & Fairest - Vivienne Thomson.
Best Forward - Henry Cannon.
Best Back - Ollie Meads.
Most Improved - Jack Harrison.
Under 12s:
Best & Fairest - Harry Houston.
Best Back - Bill Houston.
Best Forward - Tom Marshall.
Most Improved - Hunter Campbell.
Looking ahead to next season, Houston said it will be one to celebrate as the Hay Whipper Snippers mark 10 years.
“It is certainly going to be a big year all round,” Houston said.
U12s coaches Paul Marshall and Housty with players (from left) Hunter Campbell, Bill Houston, Harry Houston, Tom Marshall, Sam Strong (front), Archie Auldist, Will Stalley and Charlie Laird.
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