Amateur Sports Team/Club of the Year

Description

This award recognizes an amateur sports club or team that has demonstrated exceptional contributions to the grassroots and community sports landscape in the Middle East. Eligible entities including community clubs, grassroots teams, and academy-level structures, will be evaluated on their ability to foster athletic development, inclusivity, and competitive spirit with integrity and professionalism. Judges will consider the club’s achievements over the past year, including on-field performance, player progression, and initiatives that have positively influenced the local community.

Key considerations include the club’s ability to adapt to grassroots challenges, foster long-term participant retention, and drive meaningful engagement with families and local stakeholders. Judges will also look for evidence of creativity in club management, collaboration with local partners, and a commitment to ethical sporting practices and safeguarding. Submissions should highlight measurable outcomes, such as league standings, increased participation rates, or successful outreach programs, alongside testimonials or case studies demonstrating the club’s role in enriching the lives of its members.

Judging Criteria

,p>Judges will assess sporting performance and progress, including competitive success, measurable improvement, and player development.

Evaluation will consider community impact through meaningful engagement, grassroots initiatives, and contributions to accessibility, participation, and local well-being.

Club culture and values will be reviewed, including team spirit, sportsmanship, volunteer involvement, leadership, and commitment to fair play, safety, and athlete welfare.

Submissions should demonstrate development and sustainability through long-term athlete pathways, effective use of resources, and creative solutions.

Off-field contribution will be evaluated based on social impact, inclusion initiatives, fan or family engagement, and partnerships with schools and local organisations.

Overall excellence will reflect a balanced combination of sporting achievement, community impact, and organisational strength.

Submission Sample

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