Friday, 19 July 2024

Widnes Wild Academy Awards Evening

Widnes Wild Academy junior players and team staff at the Presentation Evening (Photo by Widnes Wild Academy)

The Widnes Wild Junior Academy recently held their end of season  presentation evening and the following awards were given out:

Under 10s 

  • Manager’s Player - Myles Ormiston
  • Most Improved - Zoja Skrinar
  • Attitude & Fair Play - Jan Skrinar
  • Coaches’ Player - Logan Dean Nicolls 
  • Players’ Player - Logan Dean Nicolls

 Under 12s

  • Manager’s Player - Poppy Ward
  • Most Improved - Stanley Shearn
  • Top Points - Caleb Eddleston (27 Goals, 7 Assists) 
  • Unsung Hero - Ethan Liversage
  • Coaches’ Player - Harrison Ward
  • Players’ Player - Caleb Eddleston

 Under 14s

  • Managers Player - Dan Teinert
  • Most Improved - Joey Abram
  • Top Points’ - Caleb Eddleston (46 Goals, 17 Assists) 
  • Unsung Hero - Ben Roberts
  • Coaches’ Player - Caleb Eddleston
  • Players’ Player - Ben Roberts

 Under 16s

  • Manager’s Player - Charlie Shearn
  • Most Improved - Alex Reid
  • Top Points - Austin Busby
  • Unsung Hero - Lewis Speare
  • Coaches’ Player - Austin Busby
  • Players’ Player - Lewis Speare

 Under 18s Div 2

  • Manager’s Player - Tristan Lewis
  • Most Improved - Harry Kay
  • Top Points - Jared Knowles
  • Unsung Hero - Reece O'Brien
  • Coaches Player - Jared Knowles
  • Players’ Player - Adam Vigh-Vecsey

 Under 18s Div 1

  • Manager’s Player - Porter Harrop
  • Most Improved - Brett Harper
  • Top Points - Luke Alston
  • Unsung Hero - Matthew Reid
  • Coaches’ Player - Gregor Donaldson
  • Players’ Player - Brett Harper

Vernon Neil Award (U10s, U12s & U14s) - A player who works hard at everything, spreads joy & happiness, huge enthusiasm towards the sport & an amazing attitude always! - Poppy Ward

Jon Little Recognition Award (U16s, U18s Div 1 & 2) - A player who is true to themselves, dedicated, shows integrity, is a role model, loves to help out and be on the ice and has made big steps in their progression - Shared Between Jared Knowles & Luke Alston

Paul O'Prey Award (Full Club) - A player who has shown excellence, competes for everything, strives to progress, gives it their all always, goes the extra mile and is charismatic. - Caleb Eddleston

The Wild Academy are looking to recruit new players for the 2024/2025 season across all age groups from Under 10 to Under 18 and have been holding a series of welcome sessions at the Planet Ice rink during the summer months. 

Separate “Learn To Play” sessions are also available for anybody new who would like to take up the sport.  For more information, contact Academy Head Coach mike.gilbert@wildacademy.co.uk