Category: Award

Jack Petchey Award for November 2018
The winner was Charlie Richardson, nominated by coach Aloka Prelis:

‘Charlie is and always has been a team player. While being a good attacking player he is also a good defensive player and many a time I have seen him in games gasping for breath, being tired but yet chasing down players on defence just to help the team save a goal. He is also hard on himself and has the qualities of a hard working young player and always looks to improve himself. He does not stick to one position but jumps in goal when needed – always a ‘team first’ attitude. He always asks on areas that he can improve and when he needs guidance.‘

 

Jack Petchey Leader Award
Shaun Hill’s passion, determination, enthusiasm and commitment to coaching water polo at Hillingdon Penguin has been recognised by the children who put him forward for a Jack Petchey Leader Award.

Michaelangelo Tritto said he was proud and honoured to make the award with the support of Anderson Jolly.

 

We are grateful to the Jack Petchey Foundation for their support.

 

 

Our most recent Hillingdon Penguin Jack Petchey Award winner is Aryan Agarwal.

The actual award was made by Shaun Hill, but Aryan has equally impressed Aloka Prelis who has coached Aryan in the Hillingdon Under 14 and Under 15 teams.

Aloka said he had chosen Aryan because ‘Aryan applies himself to water polo with dedication. He has become an extremely valuable player willing and able to play in more than one position. Despite his young age, he analyses each game and correctly works out the best tactics, for particular opposition. His intelligent game play and consideration for his peers makes him a delight to coach.’

Aryan’s team went on to win the fun end of term tournament.

We are grateful to the Jack Petchey Foundation for their support.

Congratulations to Penguin water polo coach, John Lake (aka Shakey) who has just received the London Swimming Dave Barnes Award 2018, recognising his outstanding contribution to aquatic sports in the region.

Shakey has coached the Penguin women’s water polo squad for many years, and is now working with the Latymer Penguin juniors too.

The trophy was presented today at the London Swimming Annual Awards by Diane Gamble, President of London Swimming.

Well deserved, Shakey! We’re so grateful for all you do for the Club, and hugely proud that your unstinting dedication has been recognised more widely through this award.

 

 

The winner of the Jack Petchey Achievement Award for March 2018 is Anderson Jolly. Why? In three words: leadership, commitment and discipline.

Anderson, who is 15, joined the Club in December 2016. He was a strong swimmer, but new to water polo. It didn’t take him long to master the basics of the game and move to the Advanced group. At our end of term fun tournaments, Anderson has captained teams to victory on four occasions, showing what a great tactician he is.

His coach, Aloka, says, “Anderson at a young age has shown great stature in the form of leadership and discipline. He is a player with huge potential who remains humble and simple yet plays the game hard.”

We are grateful to the Jack Petchey Foundation for their support.