There was a new format for the Ryston Junior Awards gala, which consisted of two games of bowling followed by the presentations.
Due to Covid, it had been a few years since the last such event so it was based on results from the 2022/2023 season.
Nominating athletes is always a tricky task as there are so many worthy winners.
This year, all coaches voted anonymously, and decisions were made by nomination majority, taking into consideration ten 10 results, how often the athletes represented the club, and dedication to the sport.
In addition to the usual awards, there were presentations relating to points earned in a new Ryston Junior
League which ran from October 2022 to March 2023.
This was to encourage juniors to earn points by attending training, participating in competition, and encouraging their parents to help.
The 2022/23 winners were as follows.
U11 Boys Track and Field: Lewis Barnet
U11 Girls Track and Field: Laila Ringer
U13 Boys Track and Field: Aidan Howard
U13 Girls Track and Field: Leah Beagles
U15 Boys Track and Field: Ackara Black
U15 Girls Track and Field: Charley Wheatley
Male Sportshall Athlete: Riley Price
Female Sportshall Athlete: Abi Bransgrove
Male Cross Country: Ethan Ward
Female Cross Country: Olivia Ord
Track Athlete Of the Year: Ackara Black
Field Athlete of the Year: Aidan Howard
Athlete of the Year: Charley Wheatley
Male Newcomer: Aidan Beagles
Female Newcomer: Lauren Caunt
Male Endeavour: Rhys Howard
Female Endeavour: Leah Beagles
Most Improved: Abi Bransgrove
Ryston Junior League: 1 Rhys Howard 900 points, 2 Abi Bransgrove 885 points, 3 Ellie Bransgrove and Aidan Howard 840 points.
