Local Sport
Issue 1039
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13th December 2018
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Barnsley College teams up with Aidan Appleyard
BARNSLEY College’s Sports Academy has teamed up with former professional basketball player, Aidan Appleyard, to develop its Basketball Academy. Aidan, who most recently played for Leeds Force in the British Basketball League, will provide young basketball players with an excellent opportunity to combine education and basketball.
AT the fourth and final 2018 South Yorkshire Cross Country League meeting at a very muddy Graves Park in Sheffield, Penistone Footpath Runners secured an immediate return to Division One. The club had been relegated to Division Two in 2017 so it was pleasing to secure an immediate return to compete with the best running clubs in South Yorkshire.
The success has been down to the strong commitment across the club from the juniors through to the seniors.
The final fixture also represented the South Yorkshire Cross Country Championships and there was further success for the club on the day.
Penistone’s performance was so strong that they would have actually finished second in Division One as the leagues compete in the same races.
Barbara Haigh and Julia Johnson again achieved second places in their age groups while Shaun Dimelow came third. Matt Robinson achieved third over-50 man.
There was also overall series success for Shaun Dimelow who was first over-40 man. Barbara Haigh achieved second over-65 woman and Julia Johnson second over-55 woman. Scott Hinchcliffe was third in the senior male category.
Husband and wife John and Jacqueline Howsham achieved double success with first and second at the Amy’s Retreat Santa Dash at Weston Park.
Aidan said: “I am looking forward to developing the basketball players of the future. I want to grow the Basketball Academy into one of the top five academies in the country. I think my playing experience will help me as a coach and benefit the students to fulfil their potential.” Luke Forgione, Performance and Athlete Development Coordinator at the College, added: “We are extremely pleased that Aidan has agreed to work with us. Aidan has a wealth of knowledge and coaching expertise, as well as contacts in the UK and overseas which will create opportunities for our students. Students will be able to gain valuable experience and learn from his experiences in the professional game, while gaining match day experience and regular support through College games.”
