Sports Trainer of the Year Awards 2017 - Wrap Up
March 3,
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Saturday 25 February 2017 saw SASMA launch its inaugural Sports Trainer of the Year Awards night as a stand alone event.
The night was a huge success with over 100 eager sports trainers in attendance.
The night kicked off with a welcome from SASMA General Manger, Daniel Clark and President, Verity Cooper who also announced the Distinguished Service Awards. Distinguished Service Awards went to Sports Trainers to recognise their dedicated service and commitment to the role of a Sports Trainer.
Congratulations to the below award winners:
Tracy Chandler
Mike Whinnen
Sue Keller
Ian Henderson
Stephen Wasley
We also announced two outstanding Contribution to SASMA Awards to Jeff Palmer and Alan Coulter.
We were very fortunate to have Rio Olympic Gold Medalist and local lad, Kyle Chalmers as our guest speaker for the night. SASMA member David Spurrier delighted attendees with a lighthearted interview with Kyle talking about his Olympic swimming journey, Port Lincoln life and not forgetting his copious amounts of pet lizards. Kyle also presented our Rex Airlines door prize to lucky winner, John Wood. John will be off for a complimentary trip for 2 with Rex Airlines. We thank Kyle and David for both giving up their Saturday night to be in attendance.
Next, what we were all there for, to recognise the incredible work our Sports Trainers do across the state and announce our 2017 Sports Trainer of the Year Award winners. We send a huge congratulations and thank you to all our finalists and award winners below.
Wakefield Sports Young Sports Trainer of the Year -
Finalists: Lisa Feleppa, Liam Nottle
Winner: Kate Whittall
Sportsmed SA Metropolitan Sports Trainer of the Year
Finalists: Julie Harrington, Jessica Bailey
Winner: Shirley Wright
Eyre Sports Physio Regional Sports Trainer of the Year
Finalists: Geoff Burns, Michelle Dohnt,
Winner: Adele Whittaker
A huge thank you also goes to our sponsors for the night. We wouldn't have been able to put on such a fantastic evening and showcase our trainers without support like yours.
Major Sponsor: National Pharmacies
Award Sponsors: Wakefield Sports Clinic, Sportsmed SA, Eyre Sports Physio
Guest Speaker Sponsor: Rex Airlines
Supporters: Adelaide United, Adelaide Football Club, Adelaide Thunderbirds, Port Adelaide Football Club and Sturt Football Club
We are also very happy to announce that we were able to raise $356.00 from the raffle which has been donated to the amazing Cancer Council.
SASMA would like to thank all those who attended the evening, we hope you had a great time and we look forward to making the event bigger and better next year. Congratulations again to our award winners!!