Awards Night 2009/10 seasonThe Hastings West Hill Amateur boxing club’s annual prize giving evening enjoyed good support and proved to be a great success. Prior to the presentation of awards the committee were united in their appreciation to local charities and businesses that rallied to support the Whitefriars Road based club build a new extension that will allow the member base to grow and serve the wider community. Special mention went to recently retired chairman Colin Parsons, Dave Harris of the Hastings ex boxers association and Bob Bristow of Bob Bristow builders for their outstanding efforts in ensuring the works, that were thwart with setback continued, and will, within just a few short weeks allow the club to boost an elite level athletic facility. The message from the committee was that of high expectation, looking to raise the profile of the club and ensure the boxing club and boxers receive the same exposure as those in larger cities.
The best boxer awards went to Jake Towse and Kyle Logan, Towse recently inducted into the ABA of England talent pool and strongly tipped to box for his country next season taking the best senior boxer award along with the furthest senior to progress in a national championship, while Logan was awarded the Best junior boxer award as well as sharing the furthest junior to progress in a national championship award with Liam foster. Logan also received the award for best junior performance of the season for his display against max Wicks of Adur ABC. Fin Metcalfe was also a multiple award winner winning the best junior club boy award and the most improved junior boxer award. Rhys Verlander stood out as one to watch for the future picking up the award for best minor boxer of the season, while Daine Finch who shone at the club’s recent home show deservedly picked up the most improved senior boxer award.
Awards were as follows:
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