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Olympic Rower Ed Coode confirmed for Sport Awards

The closing date for nominations to the Cornwall Sports Awards 2008 is fast approaching on 8th September 2008.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the successes of sports clubs, coaches and volunteers throughout the county “said Ed Coode. The event, now in its third year, has been designed to build on the success of last year’s ceremony.

The event will have an Olympic theme this year with guest speaker Ed Coode recapturing his 2004 Olympic glory.  Gemma Simpson 800m athlete and Matthew Whorwood Paralympic swimmer will also speak about the 2008 Beijing Olympics.  Compere for the evening will be ITV Sports Presenter Mark Tyler.

The event will be staged at the Tregenna Castle Hotel, St Ives on 7th November.

The easiest way to nominate is online at Cornwall Sports Partnership - Sports Awards Nomination Form or by emailing nsandoe@cornwall.gov.uk or telephoning Natasha Sandoe on 01872 323344.  The closing date for nominations is 8th September 2008.