Nominations wanted for city's sporting talent

Sporting and recreational clubs are staffed by volunteers and would not exist without their contribution, the council said

Sports clubs across Wolverhampton are being encouraged to nominate their best coaches, teams and clubs for an awards ceremony later this year.

Wolverhampton City Sports Advisory Council is inviting people to make their nominations by 7 September ahead of a presentation evening on 4 November at Fordhouses Cricket Club.

Categories include coach of the year, volunteer of the year, team or club of the year, disabled player and athlete of the year.

Peter Holmes MBE, chair of Wolverhampton City Sports Advisory Council, said clubs relied on volunteers "who without their contribution, sport would not exist".

"Wolverhampton is very fortunate in having sporting and recreational clubs who contribute to the life of the city.

"This is an opportunity for clubs to recognise its members and nominate them for civic recognition. I look forward to meeting our nominees at the awards evening."

Interested parties should email the advisory council for nomination forms and shortlisted candidates will be invited to the ceremony, the council said.