Old Leamingtonians Ladies recently held their 22^nd annual awards dinner celebrating the past season and also the retirement of Janine McComiskey.

The awards section of the evening seeks to recognise those who have shone in the past season and celebrate successes. Mary Sugrue, took two awards home for consistently good performance and attitude as Forward of the Year 2009. On top of losing nearly 8 stone in the past season and embracing a move on the pitch to inside centre- all her past seasons achievements on and off the pitch saw Mary also deservedly voted the team's Player's Player 2009 which was awarded by ex-club Captain Christie Honor.

In the backs, outside centre and incoming Captain Hannah Leyland took  home Back of the Year 2009 award for attitude, dedication and development of playing ability. Having completed her second season as a player new to rugby Jodie Turpin took the award for Most Improved Player 2009 as she has developed her skills and in turn playing ability continuously over the past season.
The coaches chose to give their special player ‘Bungi Award' for 2009 to Kym James, who having only joined the team at the beginning of the season has proven to be a naturally talented player with a positive attitude, devotion to the club and all round excellent player to play with, and coach. The final award for Chairwoman's Club Person of the Year 2009 was also awarded to Hannah Leyland who as part of being dedicated to the team has taken an active part in the club committee to ensure the Women's team are recognised as a core part of OLRFC.

As well as celebrating the team successes the night also marked the end of Janine McComiskey's career on the pitch at OLWRFC. She presented the club with a Ladies Captain's Board which will be placed alongside the Men's Team Captain's board in the OLRFC club house. In honour of Janine's retirement we will be holding a testimonial match on the 6^th September at the club. If you have played locally or with Janine in the last twenty years visit http://www.olrfc.o.uk/ for more details.

Old Leamingtonians Ladies have another tough but challenging season ahead, having retained our place in Championship Midlands Two the ladies face three new opposition sides including Moseley. Lead by new captain Hannah Leyland the team has not taken a break from training this summer to retain our level of fitness. We welcome all new players; training takes place on Mondays at 7pm and Wednesday at 7.30pm. Visit http://www.olrfc.co.uk/ for more details or find us on face book - Old Leamingtonians Ladies.