Olympic Champion recognises Northumberland Coach
Anna-Louise receives her award from Olympic Champion Tim Brabants MBE
Fresh from his recent recognition in the New Years Honours List, Olympic Champion Tim Brabants MBE led the presentation of awards to England’s most deserved volunteers and coaches last week, presenting the award for Young Coach of the Year to Anna-Louise Glendenning from Northumberland at the Canoe England Volunteer & Recognition Awards held at Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham.
Having being involved as a volunteer for five years already, Anna-Louise has worked her way up the coaching levels and now coaches for Hexham Canoe Club. As well as coaching the younger members and introducing Paddlepower to local schools; Anna-Louise finds time to provide safety cover at events; help with the Tyne Tour, as well as complete over 300 hours of volunteering for the Step into Sport scheme.
The Canoe England Volunteer & Recognition Awards recognised Anna-Louise for her outstanding contribution as a volunteer and coach in Paddlesport.
“Anna-Louise is an inspiration to us all and she joins a fantastic network of volunteers and coaches who dedicate their time and energy to the sport,” said Julia Robertson, Volunteer Development Officer for Canoe England. “Their input can, directly and indirectly, help our countries paddlers to achieve their best whether this is as a club volunteer, official, or coach.”
Dr. Tim Brabants, aged 31 years old, is the current Olympic Champion in the men’s K1 (kayak single) 1000m and he also won a bronze medal in the 500m event in Beijing. Tim is also the current World and European Champion.
Anyone interested in volunteering in Paddlesport should contact Julia Robertson on 0845 3709530 or email volunteers@bcu.org.uk.
