SCOTY awards shortlists announced

The shortlists for the 2011 Sports Club of the Year (SCOTY) awards have been announced. The judging panel was chaired by BBC Sport’s Eleanor Oldroyd and included Rodney Hinds of the Voice and the Sport and Recreation Alliance’s Sallie Barker.

The winners will be presented with their awards by Surrey CCC and former England cricketer, Mark Ramprakash at a gala dinner at the Grange St Paul's Hotel in central London on 3 May.

Sports Club of the Year

Ashbourne Golf Club
City of Sheffield Basketball Club
Deer Park Archers
Knebworth Sports Club
New Earswick and District Indoor Bowls Club
University of Birmingham Volleyball Club

Best Club Volunteer Management Programme

Abraham Moss Warriors Junior Football Club
Barry YMCA Gymnastics
Erewash Valley Gymnastics Club
Pangbourne Canoe Club (Adventure Dolphin)
Mansfield Giants Basketball Club

Open and Inclusive Club of the Year

Henley in Arden Tennis Club
Leicestershire Orienteering Club
Newbury Volleyball Club
Rochdale Mayfield Rugby League Football Club
Southwark City Tennis Club

Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) of the Year 

Ashbourne Golf Club 
New Earswick and District Indoor Bowls Club

School Clubs Links Award – in conjunction with the Youth Sports Trust

Ampthill Rugby Union Football Club
Billericay Lawn Tennis Club
Dynamo Gymnastics 
Mavericks Wheelchair Basketball Club
Vale Judo Club

Professional Sports Club Community Programme of the Year 

Everton Football Club
Leicester Tigers
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club
Sheffield United Football Club
Sunderland Association Football Club
Watford Football Club

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