The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Courier Country tennis stars in the running for national gongs
Tennis stars from across Courier Country are in the running for national tennis awards.
The Tennis Scotland Awards 2021 nominees were announced this week, to recognise the contribution of individuals, clubs, programmes and competitions which played a key role in helping local tennis to thrive.
Siobhan MacLeod of Kinross has been recognised for her work coaching youngsters and adults in the area. She teaches people of all ages from three to 78 years old.
She told The Courier: “I’ve been working really hard over the last couple of years so it’s lovely to get recognition.”
In Fife, Mike Aitken is a finalist in the Lifetime Achievement Award category.
He has made significant contributions to tennis for more than three decades.
Katie McKay of Wormit and Newport Tennis Club is up for Young Person of the Year for her efforts to engage children in the sport. Her coach Steven Birrell has been named as a Development Coach of the Year nominee.
St Andrew’s University has been nominated for the prestigious Education Award.
In Dundee, Amanda Barclay of West End Lawn Tennis Club is up for the Volunteer of the Year Award, which recognises an outstanding voluntary contribution made to inspire others to participate in the sport.
Representing Angus, Montrose Tennis Club coach Graeme Walker’s efforts in ensuring a safe return to the courts have earned him a spot on the Development Coach of the Year shortlist.
The winners will be announced on April 23.