County Club Secretary's Report 2009
Consolidated Annual Report
32 Sectional Sports
Sectional Sports Reports - Received during 2009 and conclude January 2010
The County Club now has 32 defined sports sections that include a varied range of sporting activities geared toward competitive sport playing against other police forces and organisations.
These sports are generally governed by the pre-existing annual activities organised Police Sport UK. Notwithstanding this, many sports sections also participate in other non-Police Sport UK events either against other police forces or other organisations such as in county and local leagues.
Athletics and Running Sports Section
By Secretary SC Steve Broadbent
Badminton Sports Section
By Secretary PC Paul Hope
Bowling - Crown Green Sports Section
By Secretary PC Howard Kershaw
Bowling - Flat Green Sports Section
By Secretary Mr Tony Thornborough
Clay Shooting Sports Section
By Secretary DC John Ormerod
Coarse Angling Sports Section
By Secretary Mr Ian Bateson
Cricket Sports Section
By Detective Ch Insp Neil Gregson
Cycling Sports Section
By Secretary Mr Frank Smith
Fly Fishing Sports Section
By Secretary PC Andrew Baldwin
Football Sports Section
By Assistant Secretary Alan Martin
Golf Sports Section
By Secretary PC Chris Walsh
Hockey Sports Section
By Secretary DC Helen Knaggs
Indoor Games Sports Section
By PC Andy Taylor
Motor Club Sports Section
By Sports Secretary Mr Keith Shuck
Netball Sports Section
By Secretary DC Lisa Walker
Rowing Sports Section
By Secretary DC Sue Palmer
Rugby League Sports Section
By Secretary Stuart Haigh
Rugby Union Sports Section
By Chairman Richard Spedding
Sailing Sports Section
By Secretary Inspector David Old
Sea Angling Sports Section
By DC Dave Stainton
Shooting Sports Section
By Secretary Inspector David Hodson
Snowsports Sports Section
By Secretary PC Damian Whittle
Squash Sports Section
By Secretary Inspector Peter Upton
Swimming Sports Section
By Secretary Chief Inspector Karen Simister
Table Tennis Sports Section
By Secretary PC Jeanette Wilson
Tennis Sports Section
By Secretary PS Neil Gibson
Ten-Pin Bowling Sports Section
By Secretary Mrs Carol Barter
Police Sport UK National Event - May 2009
As I came second last year after winning the title in the two previous years, I was determined not to let my concentration slip this time.
We, that is my husband John and myself, left Blackpool at 08.00 on the morning of Tuesday 5th May and headed for Norfolk. The sat-nav took us on what it ‘thought’ was the quickest route, via the M62 and the A1. It took us about seven and a half hours due to all the traffic jams and the inevitable road works. I then discovered I was due to bowl at five, so we checked into our room and I grabbed a quick shower.
I managed a 200 for the first game, following it with a 176 and a 215 and the resulting total put me 107 pins ahead of my nearest competitor. This was no reason to relax as Jo Green, the 2008 champion was watching me like a hawk and seemed to be quite determined to retain her title.
Dinner was up to the usual high Potters standard, then we headed for an early night as the long drive had taken it’s toll.
After a light breakfast, I was back on the lanes for the second session at 09.00 and this time I opened with a 220 and managed to push my lead over the pack to 210 pins.
As there was nothing planned for the afternoon, we wandered downstairs and went in for a general knowledge quiz, winning a bottle of bubbly for our efforts. (It went down well with a litre of fresh orange juice)
The third round was on Thursday morning and I managed to hold my position at the top of the table. Jo green had hurt her middle finger, but it didn’t stop her bowling. Gutsy woman that one.
The step-ladder final commenced at 14.00 hrs so I was confined to the role of spectator as the right to play in the final was contested by those in positions 2 to 5.
The actual final was between Donna Stundon from the Cambridgeshire force and myself and although it was not a particularly high scoring game, it was quite even until the last frame where I managed to put in a strike whilst Donna ‘pulled’ the shot and left a very awkward split that she failed to convert, so I won by a score of 162 to 132, taking the trophy for the third time in four years. (Phew!)
The presentation was held before dinner that evening and the trophy was presented to me by Norfolk’s Chief Constable Ian McPherson.
Once again a thoroughly enjoyable experience and I would like to thank Steve Broadbent for all his help, and also the Sports and Social Club at Hutton for their generous assistance with my chosen sport.
We are looking for new competitors from the Club to take part in the 2010 Championships held in early May. Please contact me if you are interested.
Volleyball Sports Section
By Assistant Secretary Ms Sue Harrison
Walking Sports Section
By Secretary Mr Bill Murray
Weightlifting and Powerlifting Sports Section
By Secretary Kevin Kavanagh
Wresting, Judo and Jitsu Sports Section
By Secretary PC Lister Worthington
British Police Rugby League Tour - Australia
By Secretary Stuart Haigh
Conclusion to Sports Section Reports
There must be something here to suit everyone’s sporting interest and ability.
Every Sports Section is looking to recruit new players into their team. Provided you have some ability to play the sport, no matter how little, the team will be happy to have you on board and give you the appropriate training advice and coaching to compete for the Constabulary Club.
To learn more about each activity and find out who to contact go to the Club website – www.policesport.net
