MINSTER Lovell Cricket Club and Witney Wolves rugby team will battle it out at this year’s Oxfordshire Sports Awards.

The duo have been short-listed for the disability honour, and alongside bocchia player Richard Thomson.

Witney Wolves are also represented in the coach of the year category, where Jeremy Bristoe has made the final three, and the young volunteer accolade, where Chloe Smart and Bel Lovell bid for glory.

The winners will be announced at Friday’s awards night at the Kassam Stadium.

SHORTLIST

Sportsman of year: Jack Brooks (cricket), Zac Payne (cycle speedway), Bradley Smith (MotoGP).

Sportswoman of year: Demi Lambourne (football), Nichola Simpson (archery), Izzy Taylor (equestrian).

Club of year: Abingdon Gymnastics Club, Banbury & District Canoe Club, Thame Town Cricket Club.

Team of year: Oxford City Lions Futsal, Oxford School of Gymnastics, Oxford University Women’s Archery team.

Coach of year: Jeremy Bristoe (rugby), Julie McDermaid (netball), Nikki Woodward (gymnastics).

Junior sportsperson: Ben Goodall (gymnastics), Polly Hitchens (gymnastics), Jade O’Dowda (athletics), Rosie Weston (triathlon).

Junior sports team: City of Oxford swimming, Didcot Girls School Under 15 football, Oxford Academy football.

Disability award: Minster Lovell Cricket Club, Richard Thomson (bocchia), Witney Wolves (rugby).

Unsung hero: Nigel Boulter (football), Gary Dent (ice hockey), Ann Workman (athletics).

Young Volunteer: Bel Lovell (rugby), Nicholas Pinhol (cricket), Chloe Smart (football & ice hockey).

Sporting school: Blessed George Napier, King Alfred’s Academy, Sunningwell Primary, Whitchurch Primary.

  • THE shortlist was selected by a judging panel from all teams/individuals nominated