The Shimna Basketball Stars On High

writes Laurence McAlinden. The evening of outdoor activities organised by Life One Great Adventure and Dr Fun Entertainments culminated with a barbeque, disco and presentation of awards to the athletes. Thanking all who attended Club Manager Daniel Hardy praised the efforts of the athletes, the families and the volunteers who manage and attend the club each week. The club has grown in stature during the past year and was in fact able to field four teams in the recent Inter Club Basketball Tournament held in Antrim. Fielding two teams in both the Junior and Senior sections.

“> Such was the strength and ability of the teams that the senior team regained the Shield after great team displays throughout the day. Congratulations and well done to all who attended. Daniel also thanked the staff and members of Shimna College for the use of their premises during the season; the use of this facility has been of enormous value to the club. Those who received awards on the night were:-

Seniors	End of Year Certificates – 2011
Michelle Coyne	Most Sporting
Carol Jones	Coach’s Player of the Year
Michelle Crawford	Show person of the Year
Stacey Cox	Most Promising
Carmen Merron	Best Dribbler
Larry Swift	Best Supporting Player
Peter Watts	Player of the Year
Glenn McBride	Players’ Player of the Year
David McCrum	Best Attacker
Philip Cooke	Best Shooter
Noel Wilson	Best Defender
Aaron Watt	Best Team Player
Donal Corrigan	Highest Scorer
Lynn Cloughley	Most Improved Player
Liam Hennessy	Best Newcomer
Niall Rogan	Best Newcomer

Juniors	End of Year Certificates – 2011
Amber Jennings	Player of the Year
Patrick Trainor	Best Effort
Colm Trainor	Best Dribbler
Patrick Lynch	Most Sporting
Tori Campbell	Coach’s Player of the Year
Shannon Kearney	Best Attacker
Angel Jennings	Best Defender
Odhran Jennings	Best Shooter
Jenny Trainor	Team Player of the Year
Jamie McKee	Players’ Player of the Year
Patrick Hennessy	Most Improved Player
CJ Hennessy	Manager’s Player of the Year
Niall Burns	Best Newcomer
James Greene	Best Newcomer

Thanks must also go the patrons of the Anchor Bar, Newcastle who organised a successful quiz night on Thursday past. A total of £257 was raised. Many thanks also to all who participated and to those who donated prizes, a great evenings craic. Congratulations to Laurence who won the “Star Prize”. The club now takes a break for the summer months and will resume in September.]]>