The Jack Petchey Award Scheme - WINNERS

The Jack Petchey award scheme is very popular and widely used. Over 1000 schools and clubs run the scheme. Over £2 million is allocated to this scheme every year. Participating clubs select 1 young person (age 11-25) to receive an achievement award each quarter. The winner receives a framed certificate and sum of money (in our case, £600) to be spent according the recipient choice. The money must be spent on the club, not the individual. Examples of purchases include new tracksuits for team members, new equipment for the club, or any item that the recipient feels will benefit the club.

June 2008 Alex Horton [click photo to enlarge]		Alex Horton aged 21 is the June recipient of the Jack Petchey award. Alex has been a member of the club for probably more years than he would care to remember. Indeed, many of Jim Neville's famous stories begin ' I remember when young Alex Horton……' A popular chap, we didn't actually hear him speak until he was 17, but it was worth the wait! Now flying the flag as Notts Uni cross country captain, Alex has competed for both Barnet and his university over the past few years. His dedication to training has given some impressive results, particularly at the recent Guernsey Easter Runs. Well done Alex!
May 2008 Jack Morris [click photo to enlarge]		Jack Morris aged 15 is the fourth recipient of the Jack Petchey award. Jack has been chosen for the award due to his positive attitude to both training and racing. Jack competed in all of the NWLL cross country races as well as the Southern and National cross country, one of only a handful of young athletes who made the long trip to Alton Towers. On the track, Jack has competed over the 100m this year and plans on racing the 400m too. Chi Kin Tsang who recently took Jack for a speed session at Lea Valley described Jack as a 'quick learner and very hard worker'. Well done Jack!
March 2008 Lydia Herridge [click photos to enlarge]		Lydia Herridge aged 11 is the March recipient of the Jack Petchey award. Lydia has been training under Coach Jim Neville for a couple of years and currently competes in the under 11 age group. Lydia has posted some very good results in the 2007/2008 cross country season, including top 5 placings in the NWLL and finishing 12th in the recent county XC championships. Lydia has also competed on the track for the club and 2008 should see a number of new PB's. Lydia was nominated for the award due to her excellent attitude to training and her determination to improve with each race. [Left: club t-shirts bought with Lydia's grant]
January 2008 Ben Smith [click photo to enlarge]		Ben Smith aged 17 was the second recipient of the Jack Petchey award. Ben has been a member of Barnet for a number of years and has been one of the most consistent trainers. He has competed for the club in XC, track and road races, recently making the step up to compete for the senior mens team. During a time period when most youngsters give up athletics to pursue other interests, Ben has remained a committed and enthusiastic member of the team. Ben is soon to receive the £600 grant which he can use to purchase equipment for the club of his choice. Well done Ben!

October 2007 Hannah Sheridan [click photos to enlarge]

Hannah Sheridan, 17, from East Barnet was the first recipient of the Jack Petchey award for Barnet & District Athletic Club. Hannah became a member of the club 4 years ago and has competed for the club in track & field, cross-country and road races. Hannah was nominated for her commitment to the club, continued improvement and her willingness to encourage and help coach the younger athletes. Hannah has recently completed her coaching level 1 award. As the first recipient, Hannah recived a framed certificate and a cheque for £600 to spend on items which will benefit the club. [Left: club jackets bought with Hannah's grant]

Katherine March Jack Petchey Scheme co-ordinator