Young sports stars win awards

SPORTY types at St Richard's Catholic College had every right to feel proud when East Sussex County Council handed out its Sports Development Awards at the Phoenix Theatre in Hastings.

Fifteen of them were presented with grants totalling over £1,500.

Awards were made to pupils gaining county, regional and national honours in a variety of sports including: biathlon, triathlon, modern pentathlon, football, rugby, tennis, cross country, golf, cricket and swimming.

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The college was also awarded two team grants: the under 16s girls team received a national award for finishing sixth in the English Schools Swimming Relay championships and the under 14 girls biathlon team won a regional award for winning the South East Regional Championships.

Subject leader, Russell Varney, was also presented with a teacher’s award for his dedication and commitment to extra-curricular activities in the county.