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62nd Annual
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Congratulations 2018 Award Recipients!
High school sports standouts gathered the night of June 6 at the annual awards banquet of the Better Sports Club of Arlington and the Arlington Sports Hall of Fame. The 62nd annual event was held at the Knights of Columbus hall, which was packed with athletes and their family members, coaches and friends, and club members. Youth and high school athletes were honored, as well as club members. Longtime D.C.-area sports-radio personality Andy Pollin was the keynote speaker. He told four stories that represent his idea of personal success marked by the four Ps: Perseverence, Preparation, don't Play it safe, and Pick a challenge. Read more here: Inside NOVA full coverage For a complete slideshow of award recipients, click through the tab at the top of the page "News Updates." Youth Program Awards Youth Softball Sportsmanship Award - Elena Clark-Wilson Youth Baseball Sportsmanship Award - Ryan Powers Youth Challenger Sportsmanship Award - Ellie Calvo High School Awards Baseball Sportsman of the Year - Ryan Edelstein Boys Basketball Sportsman of the Year - Chris Ozgo Girls Basketball Sportswoman of the Year - Jami Tham Cheer Sportswoman of the Year - Meghan Hamby Boys Crew Sportsman of the Year - Duncan Wieland Girls Crew Sportswoman of the Year - Danielle McCauley Boys Cross Country Sportsman of the Year - Brendan Dunn Girls Cross Country Sportswoman of the Year - Madeline Miller Dance Sportswoman of the Year - Becca Holsinger Field Hockey Sportswoman of the Year - Ana Sofia Uro De Leon Football Sportsman of the Year - Ethan Novak Boys Golf Sportsman of the Year - Michael Muth Gymnastics Sportswoman of the Year - Katie Webster Ice Hockey Sportsman of the Year - Matt Neuman Boys Lacrosse Sportsman of the Year - Briggs Coyle Girls Lacrosse Sportswoman of the Year - Katie Calvo Rifle Sportsperson of the Year - Aron Tinter Boys Soccer Sportsman of the Year - Thomas Kelsch Girls Soccer Sportswoman of the Year - Isabella Corry Softball Sportswoman of the Year - Kathryn Sandercock Boys Swim & Dive Sportsman of the Year - Jaya Kambhampaty Girls Swim & Dive Sportswoman of the Year - Hannah Karlin Boys Tennis Sportsman of the Year - Jack Horton Girls Tennis Sportswoman of the Year - Britt Grotos Boys Track & Field Sportsman of the Year - Jabari Bennett Girls Track & Field Sportswoman of the Year - Belle Brown Girls Ultimate Disc Sportswoman of the Year - Juliana Walker Volleyball Sportswoman of the Year - Leonie Alder Wrestling Sportsman of the Year - Clay Chadwick Boys Athlete of the Year - Tanner Wall Girls Athlete of the Year - Rebecca Joskow Adult Awards Billy Castleberry Memorial Award given to the outstanding Better Sports Club Member – Bill Murray Arlington Coaches of the Year – Wanlance and Traci Yates Arlington Sportsperson of the Year – Marta Cahill |
2018 Club Calendar |
Mark your calendar for another great year of fascinating speakers and celebrating the best of sports in Arlington...
July 25 - Board of Governors Meeting September 12 - Dinner with Speaker TBA September 26 - Board of Governors Meeting October 10 - Dinner with Speaker TBA October 24 - Board of Governors Meeting November 14 - Dinner with Speaker TBA November 28 - Board of Governors Meeting December 12 - Holiday Party |
BSC Mission Statement
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The Better Sports Club of Arlington is a nonprofit community organization founded in 1957 “to promote useful citizenship through the medium of sports.” The Better Sports Club is dedicated to serving Arlington, Virginia's youth and to fostering the principle of fair play, good sportsmanship, a competitive spirit, tolerance and friendship.
Club membership is open to women and men over the age of 18 who share the club’s goals, without regard to race, religion, ethnicity or personal orientation. |