Ceremony to celebrate Island sports coaches

Wednesday, 4 September 2019 06:31

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

The work of sports coaches on Island is set to be recognised this weekend.

Now in it's second year - the Isle of Man Celebration of Coaching event will take place on Saturday at Douglas Golf Club.

Two prizes will be presented on the night, there are four nominations for the Innovation in Coaching award and five for the Accolade for Excellence in Coaching category which is new to this years occasion.

For those interested in attending tickets are available at trevor.christian@gov.im or by ringing 688 590.

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