Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport held its Oldest Athlete Celebration Event 2010 at Loughborough University on Wednesday 29th September 2010. There were eight categories:
1. Athlete Award
2. Physical Activity Participant Award
3. Volunteer Award
4. Team Player Award
5. Individual Sports Person Award
6. Outstanding/Lifetime Achievement Award
7. Oldest Athlete Award
8. Judges Panel Special Award
Enderby Area U3A were absolutely delighted when their nomination of Doreen Spiers, aged 87, won the prestigious Individual Sports Person Award.
She has been a member of Cosby Golf Club for 47 years
and has a lifelong unprecedented background in sport of all types. She still plays golf regularly at least once a week in spite of having had knee and hip operations. She has strength, determination and a competitive spirit that is second to none.
Her quote for the Celebration was "Try it, no matter what it is, you will feel the benefit. It can change your life."