Sports village nominated for national award

Derby City Council’s Moorways Sports Village has been nominated for a national award.

The venue is shortlisted for Site of the Year at Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions Awards, which take place in London this evening.

The award acknowledges the high standard of facilities and day-to-day colleague support provided to athletes.

Athletes who use the facilities at Moorways, which is operated on behalf of the city council by Everyone Active, are also in line for awards.

Swimmer Jaden Leo and heptathlete Alice Robinson are both up for Regional Champion of the Year (East).

Jaden is also in the running for Young Champion of the Year at the event, which will be hosted by Great Britain’s double world 110m hurdles champion and former world record holder Colin Jackson.

Simon Morgan, Everyone Active’s contract manager, said: “We are really looking forward to celebrating the fantastic achievements of all the Sporting Champions athletes, including Jaden and Alice.

“The scheme has been very successful in providing exceptional support to emerging talent and we are delighted to be showcasing this.

“It’s fantastic to see how the scheme has expanded over the years, now providing more than 1,400 athletes nationwide with access to top-quality training facilities and support.

“As a leisure provider working in partnership with Derby City Council, we feel it is important to cater for all sections of the community, and we hope to continue making a real difference to our athletes’ success.”

Councillor Nadine Peatfield, the city council’s cabinet member for city centre, regeneration, culture and tourism, said: “It’s thrilling that Moorways Sports Village is being recognised for its facilities, and that it’s playing a vital role in developing the talent of young people.

“We wish Jaden and Alice the best of luck. We’re also immensely proud that the facilities at Moorways Sports Village are available for anyone in the community.”