Barrow Borough Sports Council

Sports Performance of the Month January 2009 

St Bernards Boys U13 Table Tennis Team

St Bernard’s School boys U13 table tennis team have been recognised by Barrow Borough Sports Council for their sporting achievement, by winning January’s Performance of the Month Award. 

In the picture they can be seen receiving their certificate from Tony Callister of Barrow Borough Sports Council and a £50 cheque from Steve Knott, of Furness Heating Components Ltd (award sponsors).

In January, the team made up of James Coward, Brendan Trainor Anton Vacca and Ross Ahern became North West Zone B Champions.  

At the finals, St Bernard’s were placed in a group with Sir Thomas Bokler School (Warrington), Brathall High School (Stockport) and Dowdales School (Dalton). They ran out comfortable winners against all 3 teams winning 8-0, 8-0 and 6-2 respectively.

In the semi final they overcame St Bedes School (Blackburn),winning quite easily 8-0. In the final, it was an all Furness affair, St. Bernard’s versus Dowdales. Again, St Bernard’s ran out comfortable winners, 7-1.

December 2009 - Ashton Coward

 

In December, the ever improving Barrow Amateur Boxing Club fighter Ashton continued his winning ways with a pair of hard fought victories. Fighting in Penrith in the first bout, Ashton won a unanimous points decision against M Jones of Oldham ABC. His reward for this victory was to be presented with his trophy by former world heavyweight champion, Frank Bruno.

Ashton’s second bout was another away trip, this time to Blackburn, where Ashton faced J McDonagh of Northside ABC. Having gained confidence from his previous bouts, Ashton took control of the fight from the beginning and despite both exchanging heavy blows, Ashton refused to stop putting the pressure on and took the win by a unanimous points decision.

November - Victoria Girls Football Team

In November, the footballing girls of Victoria Junior School were full of cheer after being crowned Cumbria School champions.
The Year 6 team saw off all-comers in Whitehaven to claim the crown, beating Scotby, Sir John Barrow and Eaglesfield schools on their way to the final. In the final Victoria beat Seaton School 1-0.

October - Barrow Raiders

In October, Barrow Raiders were victorious in the Co-operative Championship Grand Final, against Halifax. The Raiders staged a dramatic comeback to beat Halifax 26-18, after trailing 10-0 and 14-10 at different stages of a pulsating match.

Barrow’s tries came from Andreas Bauer, two, Liam Harrison, Andy Ballard and Dave Allen, with Jamie Rooney adding three conversions.

September - Ashleigh Dale

In September, Ashleigh achieved two remarkable performances. On September 3rd Ashleigh competed in the Troutbeck Bridge Open Cross Lake Windernere Championships. Ashleigh swam a distance of 1mile in a time of 21m 35seconds. Ashleigh came first out of the junior and senior ladies and also came in front of the junior and senior male swimmers.

On the 6th September, Ashleigh competed in the Junior British Long Distance Championships on Coniston Water. Ashleigh swam a distance of 5 and a half miles in a time of 1hr 55m 40s. This was Ashleigh’s first attempt at an open water event of this distance and she set a new junior British record for Coniston Water.

August - Dean Kelly

In August, Dean returned a four-time champion from the World Dwarf Games. Dean represented Great Britain at the games, held in Belfast. Dean brought home an impressive medal haul of four golds and three silvers.
After a lot of training in the build up to the games, Dean produced the goods when it mattered most in Northern Ireland. He bagged gold medals in the 100m, 200m, relay and football. His silvers came in powerlifting, javelin and discus.
Dean’s favourite achievement was winning the football tournament, beating the American side 3-2 on penalties. Dean even got on the scoresheet in the semi-final against the host nation, bagging a brace and helping his team progress.

Thank you to our sponsors Furness Heating Components LTD