Coaches Shield

Recognising attitude, effort and sportsmanship

The Coaches Shield recognises athletes who consistently demonstrate the qualities that our coaches value both at training and during competition.

This award is not simply about being the fastest athlete, jumping the furthest or winning the most events.

Instead, it recognises athletes who show a positive attitude, listen and learn, respect their coaches and fellow athletes, give their best effort and contribute positively to the Cranbourne Little Athletics community.

Selection may consider qualities including:

  • Commitment to training
  • Positive attitude and behaviour
  • Willingness to listen and learn
  • Effort and determination
  • Respect for coaches, officials and fellow athletes
  • Good sportsmanship
  • Encouragement of others
  • Consistent participation throughout the season

Our Honour Roll

The Honour Rolls below recognise Cranbourne athletes who have received the Coaches Shield throughout the Centre’s history.

Up to 2009/10

During the earlier years of the award, one athlete was selected each season to receive the Coaches Shield.

YearWinner
1992/93Jennifer Smith
1993/94Jacob Kelly
1994/95Sarah Beazley
1995/96Martin Phillips
1996/97Faye Pickering
1997/98Daniel Coehlo
1998/99Faye Pickering
1999/00Matthew Lowe
2000/01Jennifer Shultz
2001/02Rebecca Footman
2002/03Mel Hanger
2003/04Zaylin Inu
2004/05Rhiannon Wood
2005/06Rebecca Watson
2006/07Kelly Dean/Tom Bramich
2007/08Bridget Zarb
2008/09Ryan Chapman
2009/10Christopher Potrich

From 2010/11

From the 2010/11 season, the award expanded to recognise one boy and one girl each year.

Each recipient has been recognised by our coaches for the way they trained, competed and represented Cranbourne Little Athletics throughout their season.

YearBoys WinnerGirls Winner
2010/11Daniel NeilsonRachel Sculley
2011/12Rhys SherlockMelissa Vorster
2012/13Lachlan WebbersKayla Ripari
2013/14Tyson HuotJennifer MacDonald
2014/15Joshua SullivanMaddilyn Hanna
2015/16Guanit SehrawatNancy Agostino
2016/17Jake FreemanChloe Freestone
2017/18Logan CurrieBella Karantonis
2018/19Benjamin CrowleyRuby Cormack
2019/20Finley O'DeaKeely Freestone
2020/21Raniea Diamond-BeazleyRuby Van Brakel
2021/22Benjamin Crowley
Teeghan Bridle
2022/23Brodie WelshAddison Frenken
2023/24Snaver & Saahib Singh MannJemma Kurowski
2024/25Lucas PriconeKomaljot Kaur
2025/26Jude AllcockAlabeka Lio

Listen. Learn. Encourage. Improve.

Celebrating the athletes who lead by example.