Sport and Physical Activity is an important part of all our lives and keeping
active is especially important as we get older. The Leicester-Shire & Rutland
‘Feel Alive from 65’ campaign week launches on 29th September 2015 and will
be an amazing time to take part in a programme of physical activity across
Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland – www.lrsport.org/beactive
As part of this fantastic campaign, Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport (LRS) is
pleased to announce the 4th Annual ‘Feel Alive from 65 Celebration’ where
we recognise our active older generation. This prestigious event is being
sponsored once again by imago and will take place on Thursday 29 th October
2015 at The Link Hotel, Loughborough.
This is your chance to nominate, in a range of categories, those over the age
of 65 who are participating in sport or physical activity – regardless of whether
or not they are an elite athlete or simply enjoying the benefits of taking part.
There is also the opportunity to recognise the many volunteers who make a
tremendous contribution for the benefit of others.
The nomination categories are:
Athlete Award (Performance)
Physical Activity Award (Participation)
Volunteer Award
Outstanding / Lifetime Achievement Award
Exercise Referral/Healthy Heart/Get Healthy Get Into Sport Award
Active Community Group Award
As in previous years, considering all the nominations received, an award for the
actual ‘Oldest Athlete’ will also be presented at the Celebration.
The nomination process is now open and can be made either online at
www.lrsport.org/feelalivefrom65celebration or by using the form attached.
The closing date for nominations is Monday 12th October 2015 and all
nominees, along with their nominators, will be invited to attend the celebration
event where the winners will be announced. Please inform your nominee of the
event date/details.
For more information please contact:
Kate Scott
Sport Development Officer (Equity - Operations & Delivery)
Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
T: 01509 564867 / Email: k.scott@lrsport.org
Alan Mellett, 80, who this year bettered his British record in 100m & 200m for
his age group, competing for Leicester Coritanians AC.
Stanley Buteux, 78, who started long distance running at the age of 58 and this
year, intends to run the Leicester Half Marathon to raise Kidney Donor
awareness.
David Flick, 72, who can be seen regularly officiating rugby games both
midweek and on a Saturday and is respected throughout the rugby fraternity for
being a player and referee for over 50 years.
Colin Magee, 72, who has instructed sailors and driven forward the
Leicestershire & Rutland Youth Sailing Association for the past 46 years,
including ensuring that anyone can have fun on the water, including those with
visual impairments and learning disabilities.
Agnes Graham, 63, who despite having no vision at all attends the gym at
Harborough Leisure Centre twice a week, as well as walking her guide dog,
which in itself takes determination and courage.
'Women Today', aged between 45 and 79, who organise weekly physical activity
sessions such as aerobics, rock wall climbing and Nordic walking, always
followed by a cup of tea and a chat.
In addition we awarded two
to recognise Richard Mee
(69) and David Medlock (72), for their contribution to volunteering across a
range of sports and events including the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics and
2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
The overall
award was presented to Harold Veazey (96)
from Melton, who attends Waterfield Leisure Centre’s gym three times a week
using the CV equipment and weights sections. On the evening, when Harold was
asked if he found going to the gym hard, he said, "No, I enjoy every minute of
it!"
(All nominees must be aged 65 years or older)
This award is for those athletes who are competing on a regular
basis in line with a sports competition framework and affiliated to
a club/league within Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.
This award is aimed at those participants who participate in at
least 150 minutes of physical activity a week.
This category is open to those giving their time at least once a
week, either coaching, officiating, instructing or volunteering
within a club or group within Leicestershire, Leicester or Rutland.
This nominee will have committed a considerable amount of time
contributing to sport or physical activity, including personal
achievements or supporting others to perform.
This award is for those who have been participating in the above
programmes and who have taken the steps towards an improved
healthy lifestyle and is an inspiration to others.
For groups who are meeting on a regular basis and who are
benefitting from participating in sport and physical activity. This
can be either competitively or recreationally to improve their
health and wellbeing.
Nominating Person:
Organisation/Club
/Group:
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
Postal Address:
Nominee:
Date of Birth:
Age (on 29th Oct 15):
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
Postal Address:
Which award are you nominating them for? (please tick)
Athlete Award (Performance)
Athlete Award (Participation)
Volunteer Award
Outstanding / Lifetime Achievement Award
Exercise Referral / Healthy Heart / Get
Healthy Get Into Sport Award
Active Community Group Award
Please let us know why you think that this individual deserves the
award. Please include information on the sports/activities they are
involved with, any achievements they may have etc.
Please attach/send a photograph (an action photograph would be ideal)
of your nominee and return your completed form by Monday 12th
October 2015 to:
Kate Scott
Sport Development Officer (Equity - Operations & Delivery)
Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport, SportPark, 3 Oakwood Drive, Loughborough,
Leics, LE11 3QF.
T: 01509 564867 / Email: k.scott@lrsport.org
Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport (LRS) will be in touch with your nominee,
however please can you make them aware that they have been nominated and
to keep the evening of Thursday 29th October 2015 free.
For Terms and Conditions of Nominating, please visit
www.lrsport.org/feelalivefrom65celebration