YOUNG sports people on Wirral have been awarded bursaries by a local organisation set up to support them.

The Mayor, councilor Jerry Williams, presented the bursary awards to several local junior sports people last Wednesday night (July 5) at Birkenhead Town Hall.

Money raised by the Wirral Sports Forum funded the bursaries. The forum exists to promote the borough's sporting success and support developing sporting talent.

Part of this contribution is to raise funds for the unique bursary award scheme.

Presentations were made to the following:

  • Grace Dunne - GB Gymnastic Tumbler.
  • Ella and Poppy Boden – Junior GB Laser Run and Triathele events.
  • Annabelle and Jasmine Rogan – Junior GB Laser Run and Triathele events.
  • Niamh Maguire – Indoor Roller Derby.
  • Patience Wood – Under 18 GB Archery.
  • Charlotte Mackie – Junior GB Laser Run.

The awards will help fund their development and competitive opportunities at a county, national, European and world levels.

Wirral Sports Forum Chair Ronan Kearney said: “We wish all of them success in their individual and team events and look forward to hearing from them on how they all got on.

"The bursary awards are an exclusive benefit for our forum members.

"I would encourage all local sports clubs, leagues or associations to join the Wirral Sports Forum.

"Our fundraising primarily comes from the annual Wirral Sports Awards.

"This year’s event takes place on October 17 and we are now receiving nominations under the different categories.

"All nominations have to be in by July 31."

Online entries can be made by going to wirralsportsforum.org

For further information on the Awards, and Bursaries or to join the Wirral Sports Forum, contact Dave Simmonds, Community Sports Development Officer on 0787 6577187 or email wirralsportsforum@wirral.gov.uk