Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame For Talented Young Sports People
One of Hambleton's most successful grant schemes has recently celebrated its 25th season. To mark its silver anniversary a 'Hall of Fame' has been created.
The first award from the Talented Young Sports People (TYSP) scheme was made in 1976. Since then more than 165 youngsters from across the District have been given a slice of over 50,000. It has helped them with travelling and coaching expenses, the cost of equipment and entry into competitions. It has covered every sport imaginable - from tennis and cricket to cyclocross and sailing.
The proposed Hall of Fame will eventually feature profiles of past and present TYSP, however, help is needed to compile the Hall of Fame. We urge people to get in touch with us so we can include as many people as possible as a tribute to them.
To add a name to the Hall of Fame call Sally Cottam on
Tel: 01609 767245
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Tel: 01609 767245
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| Mark Bailey - Northallerton Cricket | Represented Yorkshire Boys under 15 + Yorkshire Senior Schools under 18 Attended Cricket School of Excellence until 18 Studying at Sheffield University Presently participating in Northumberland Senior League Cricket Used grant for equipment and travel |
| Louise Collins (nee Stuart)- Stokesley Athletics | Competed in 1988 Seoul Olympics and travelled to 1990 Commonwealth Games in New Zealand Voted Britain's top Female Junior Athlete by British Athletics Writers Association Overall, 30 full international appearances for England and Great Britain, 6 Northern titles, 20 Gold medals from North-east athletics championships Grant was invaluable for assisting travel expenses; Advice to future TYSP: "persevere, if you put the work in and are disciplined there are so many benefits" |
| Joanne Cuncliffe - Stokesley Tennis | Represented England and Great Britain; Gained scholarship through Huston (USA) University, there for 3 years; Studying at Northumbria University in Sport Management; Still playing for County, Area and Club Grant assisted with travelling and coaching fees Advice to future TYSP: "Be prepared to work!" |
| Paul Grayson - Bedale Cricket | Played for England under 19's, for Yorkshire, for six years and in three cup finals at Lords. Went to Pakistan with England squad and played in a one day international against South Africa. Currently playing for Essex. Keen Golfer and would like to take up cricket coaching in the future. Used grants towards travel and equipment expenses. Advice to future TYSP: "work hard, practice hard, be confident but don't get carried away by success." |
| Simon Grayson - Bedale Football | Now plays professionally, was at Leeds for six years, Leicester for six years (where he played at Wembley five times), Aston Villa for two years. Played in Premier League and in Europe. Currently plays for Blackburn Rovers. Keen golfer and want to continue in football, probably coaching. Grant used for travel expenses. Advice to future TYSP: "enjoy it. Don't let it become to pressured and don't ignore the importance of academic qualifications" |
| David Hawkswell - Bedale Cricket | Played for Yorkshire Senior Schools, and Northallerton Town where he was captain for 3 years. Taken coaching qualifications and undertaking small amount of coaching Presently plays recreationally but would like to do more coaching. Grant was invaluable, as regularly travelled to Headingley and had lots of equipment to purchase. Advice to future TYSP: " Go for it - be single minded and give it all you have got!" |
| Philip Kendall - Easingwold Shooting | 1985 Team Gold in Nordic Championships, Helsinki, Individual Silver in Kellinghusen, Germany. Taken part in approximately 25 major overseas championships representing Great Britain and England. Still a member of the Rifle club but no longer competing competitively Now runs a Shooting shop in Easingwold "Shooting Services". Grant assisted towards travel expenses Advice to future TYSP: "Keep going, don't lose sight of your goal, and be prepared to work" |
| Fay Lacy - Northallerton Cricket | England U19 team. Still playing at local level and Coaching Yorkshire Ladies Would like to return to Yorkshire level and National League Grant was essential Advice to future TYSP: "Go for it! take every opportunity and use money wisely" |
| Nicholas Osborne -Hutton Rudby Tennis | Achieved a 2:3 rating, playing at county level and participating in national events. Coaches tennis at David Lloyd Centre Looking for a Scholarship Grant helps with training fees Present TYSP |
| Martin Purvis - Thirsk Athletics | Achieved National Level 1998 in 400m, placed in Scottish Championship. Still involved in training, may look into coaching in the future. Grant assisted with travelling costs and insurance Advice to future TYSP: "Persevere" |
| Christina Slater (nee Hunton) - Thirsk Hockey | Played with twin sister representing North of England, Richmondshire and Hambleton areas and North Yorkshire. Would like to start to coach hockey Advice to future TYSP: "Persevere" |
| Trevor Smith - Huby Cricket | Played Yorkshire Level for 3 years Presently Captain at St Peter's, Thirsk, plays for Hovingham. Grant assisted with travel expenses |
| David Hardisty - Northallerton Football | Played several games in Unibond league Captained a Leeds University Team which won British Cup. Just playing recreationally at present as travelling with work. Plays cricket, shortly to play first games in professional league in Kenya. |
| Sam Metcalfe - Northallerton Windsurfing | British Ladies Speed Sailing Champion 1989 -1996 3rd place in World International Championships 1992/93. Participating at recreational level Sam was assisted by the adhoc grant scheme as her age didn't qualify her for a TYSP grant. |
| Kevin Watson - Northallerton Cyclo - Cross | Won Yorkshire Cyclo-Cross Junior Championships four years ago Currently studying Ports Science at Lancaster University; Still cycles for recreation, hopes to take up competitive cycling once completed Degree course Used grant to help with travelling and accommodation costs Advice to future TYSP: "Start at the bottom, use any equipment available and don't always expect the newest and the best." |
| Abigail Whisker - Easingwold Cricket | England Regional Development Squad 2000 - 2001 U19, Yorkshire Senior Seconds XI 1999 - 2000. England U17 training squad 1999 - 2000 ECB Level 1 Coach, presently coaching at Galtres Centre, Easingwold and in Primary School Taking a year out to Australia to coach Cricket before taking a Sports Management Degree at Leeds Met. Would like to play for Yorkshire First and England. Grant has been fantastic support, especially for travel Advice to future TYSP: " Believe in yourself, go for it, have determination and don't let disappointments deter you" |
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