EMERGING athlete Ashlyn Wall was officially honoured at the Raymond Terrace Athletics Centre end-of-season awards presentation at Raymond Terrace Bowling Club.
Seventeen-year-old Ashlyn, a middle distance running sensation who represented NSW in both the 400m and 800m at the National Athletics Championships in Perth last month, received a special Appreciation Award.
She is one of Raymond Terrace Athletics Club’s first club captains and was recognised not only for her exceptional dedication and hard work as an athlete but her support and encouragement of younger athletes.
Her willingness to assist with setting up equipment and leading the athlete warm-ups, demonstrates her caring and selfless nature.
Club secretary Deidre Hall told News Of The Area that Ashlyn is “a true role model who inspires others not only through her athletic abilities but also through her positive attitude and leadership.”
“Ashlyn’s efforts don’t go unnoticed and we are proud to have her as a part of our team.”
Special guests at the awards included Raymond Terrace Bowling Club CEO and former RTAC parent Jason Stokes; Port Stephens West Ward councillors Giacomo Arnott, Peter Francis and Paul Le Mottee; former West Ward councillor and long time RTAC supporter Glenys Francis; Coles Medowie manager Robert Cheung and Port Hunter Zone Little Athletics Zone Co-ordinator Yvonne Webster.
Continuous Service Awards were presented to Austin Lodge and Levi Johnson (five years); Chelsea Terranova (15 years); Jeremy Edstein (20 years) and Katie Turrell (35 years).
Major Centre Championships awards were received by Ainsley Foot and Georges Cattau (Sub Junior 6-8yrs); Winter Robson and Aiden Langlois (Junior 9-10yrs); Halibelle Buckley and Ethan Lowe (Sub Senior 11-12yrs); Emily Watson and Branxton Clarke (Senior 13-15yrs); Ashlyn Wall and Zane Edwards (Under 16 to Under 20yrs); Lily Cains and Ben Edstein (Opens) and Oliver Teiwsen (Masters).
Highest Pointscore trophies were presented to Matilda Shawyer and Aiden Langlois (6-9yrs); Evie Gentle and Levi Johnson (10-12yrs); Emily Watson and Ben Edstein (13yrs to Masters) and Most Improved – Evie Gentle, Aiden Langlois and Kobi Gentle.
Awards were also presented to the top three athletes in each age group for the Centre Championships.
By Chris KARAS
