Awards
Each season there are a selection of individual awards to be won, these are:
- Ryan Whalen Trophy
- Ian Pollard Memorial Shield
- Cup MVP
Ryan Whalen Trophy
This award was started to commemorate the sudden and tragic death of Keith Whalen's (Oldham) son, a promising player himself. Keith asked if he could donate a trophy in his son's memory to be given to the young player of the year.
| Season | Winner | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-2010 | Jack Purdham | Congleton |
| 2008-2009 | Theo Martins | Bolton Lads and Girls Club |
| 2007-2008 | Luke Marston | Oldham Titans |
| 2006-2007 | Liam Gibbons | Oxford Phoenix |
Jack Purdham - 2009-2010
This season Jack has not only improved to the point where he starts most of Congletons games. Already a Level 1 Referee, during the past year he has now qualified as a Level 1 coach.
Jack assists with the training and coaching of Congletons under 12/14 teams, coaching the under 14's in CVL competitions. Jack also acts as coach when an adult coach is not available for Congletons under 18s CVL.
He contributes to his club by refereeing scrimmages, sits as junior players representative on the Club committee and occupies the same position both in the Cheshire East Development Forum and in the CVL which is organised by the Forum.
In the last year he has improved his fitness and developed a very serious attitude to the game, his own and other players capabilities and encourages his peers to follow his example both in fitness, preparation and training.
His relationships with match officials and the more senior coaches at the club have become more diplomatic and positive in his contributions. Without him communication with the junior members of the club would be extremely difficult, he makes a good ambassador and communicator.
Ian Pollard Memorial Shield
This award is presented to a referee for his contribution to officiating in the Manchester League and is awarded in commemoration of Ian Pollard, FIBA referee, Committee member and friend of the MABL who passed away in 2009. Ian typified the role of referee and player and the awarding of this trophy mirrors his ideals.
| Season | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2009-2010 | John Johnson |
| 2008-2009 * | Jonny Vickerstaff |
| 2007-2008 * | Eugene Gilkes |
* Referee of the Season award has been replaced by the Ian Pollard Memorial Shield (2009-2010).
- John Johnson: 2009-2010 winner
Cup MVP
Awarded to the most valuable player during the cup final.
| Season | Winner | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-2010 | Ploutos Vourliotis | Trafford |
