At Stratford upon Avon Boat Club’s Annual General Meeting, the Club recognised the great contribution that some of their members made to the Club by awarding the special Felix Awards, a legacy from the Club’s past President Felix Badcock who gave so much to the club: the tankard trophies were won by Felix Badcock during his long rowing career and are over engraved with the winner’s name and award. There were awards for the Junior and the Senior Personality of the Year
The Senior Felix Award went to Phil Marshall and his team who have strived over the last year to ensure that the Club’s fleet of boats are always in good repair and that all the Club’s equipment is safe to use. Over the years, Phil as Stratford Boat Club’s Boatman and his team have saved the Club many thousands of pounds: there has also been a very pleasing link with the Duke of Edinburgh’s award in that many of the Club’s junior members have worked under Phil’s guidance to help repair and maintain equipment for the good of the Club and the community
The Junior Felix Award this went to Fred Tyler for his all round contribution on and off the water: Fred was put forward for the award because of his cheerfulness and help that he gives to all at the Club
The award to Fred was given on Saturday during a farewell J16 breakfast for Fred to mark his departure from the Club as Fred has won a rowing scholarship to Shrewsbury School: Shrewsbury School is nationally recognised as one of the leading rowing schools in the country and boasts an impressive fourteen Henley Royal Regatta wins to its name. Said Steve Wellstead, Junior Co-ordinator and J16 coach, “The Club is very proud of Fred’s achievements which have been gained through his own determination and support from his parents. His scholarship also says much for the standard of coaching at Stratford.” The awards were presented by Dawson Curnock, the Club’s Chairman
Stratford upon Avon Boat Club also highlighted the recent awards of other high achieving past Juniors:-
Imogen North: represented Great Britain at the Home International Regatta
Peter Boyes: represented Great Britain at the Home International Regatta
Mya Kenny: awarded place at Hartpury College
Esme Booth: represented Great Britain in the Under 23 Squad
Maddie Gardner: represented Great Britain at the Home International Regatta
For media coverage, see Stratford Herald page sixteen and online http://www.stratford-herald.com/101518-top-rowing-scholarship-stratford-boat-club-ace.html and also Stratford Observer online https://stratfordobserver.co.uk/sport/rowers-valuable-contributions-are-recognised