Harrogate District Sports Council
Who we are
HDSC is a voluntary development forum that has plenty to offer and we are actively looking to increase our support to sports clubs and other physical activity groups.
Collective voice for sport
We act as a 'collective voice' for sport in the area thereby increasing the impact of local initiatives.
Advice on funding
We can advise on potential sources of funding for any size of project. One of our future aims is to apply as an organisation for funds that we can allocate locally.
Advice on Club accreditation
National Governing Bodies want clubs to become accredited. Accreditation leads to safe and well-run clubs but also brings increased opportunities for funding and potential for becoming a venue to hold tournaments and coaching courses. HDSC can help.
Club and coach education
HDSC works closely with Harrogate Borough Council and jointly this is an area where we can provide information and advice.
Information
We are developing a list of email contacts for leagues and clubs so that we can send out a wide range of national and local information in a timely way. Where there is no email contact we can send hard copies on request.
Contact Us
For further details on the HDSC, the 2012 Sports Awards or sponsorship opportunities please contact:
We hold an Annual Awards Dinner each year to celebrate achievement and service to sport in ten categories. Attendance at the event as well as award nominations from individuals and clubs are actively encouraged. Nomination forms for the 2012 Sports Awards are available and can be downloaded here
Deadline for Nominations is 6 January 2012 and the Awards Dinner will be held on the evening of the 1 March 2012 at the Cairn Hotel, Harrogate.
We also take great pleasure in confirming Hopkinsons Estate Agents will be our headline sponsor for the HDSC Awards Dinner 2012. There are still opportunities available to sponsor individual awards and anyone interested should contact Terry Wilkinson at
twilkinson455@btinternet.com for further details.
The full list of 2010/11 Sports Council Award Winners and Commendations is detailed below:
Senior Award
Award presented to John Parry
Commendation - Nigel Clynes
Junior Achiever
Award presented to David Swarbrick
Commendation - Holly Dickinson
Senior Team
Award presented to Beckwithshaw Cricket Club 1st Team
Award presented to Harrogate Powerlifters
Commendation - Harrogate Men's Veterans' Hockey Team
Primary School
Award presented to Aspin Park School, Knaresborough
Junior Team
Award presented to Harrogate District Swimming Club
Commendation - Harrogate Shotokan Karate Club
Commendation - Follifoot U15 Cricket Team
Commendation - Birstwith U9 Cricket Team
Young Volunteer
Award presented to Ryan Smith
Award presented to James Brown
Award presented to Katie Davill
Award presented to Amelia Tearle
Special Achievement of the Year
Award presented to Lynda Morrison
Commendation - David Clemmit
Community Service to Sport
Award presented to Harrogate Hockey Club
Award presented to Harrogate Racquets Club
Service to Sport
Award presented to Terry Wilkinson
Award presented to Cliff Trotter
Award presented to Matt Price
Award presented to Paul Ellis