Young members of Sheppey rugby club with their trophies

Sheppey Rugby Club’s new director of youth rugby Neil Barrett was on hand to present the awards during Friday’s end of season presentation evening.

A packed out event saw players and staff from the under-7s, 8s and 9s to the development squad collect their individual prizes.

Barrett has taken over from Neil Golding in the youth role.

Golding (pictured right) said: “I am delighted that Neil is taking over. I can really focus on other roles within the club and Neil is ideally placed working at the Academy.”

Awards for player of the year, most improved player and sportsperson: Under7s: Zac Smith, Lauren Walters, Joseph Collier. Under8s: Keenen Mills, Marcus Louch, Luke Nixon. Under9s: Tommy Spoor & David Wilson, Euan Tinsley, Oliver Cooksey. Under10s: Kai Hulus, Josh McErlane, Keenan Foster. Under11s: Phillip Williams, Haydn Jones, Matthew & Stephen Davolls. Under12s: Charlie Roberts, Kristian Thomas, Edward Homewood. Under13s: Rhys Mills, Alfie Stringer, Connor Monohan. Under14s: Connor Russon, Dane Stickings, James Crowter. Under16s: Axel Shoebridge, Brett Barham, James Marzetti. Under17s: Aaron Mills, Tom Varker, Jamie Evans.