Congratulations must go to Terry McWilliams who has been recognised by Northern Ireland Athletic Federation at this year's coaching awards.

Terry received the award for his work in delivering the FUNdamentals coaching scheme to young athletes. He has been instrumental in it's development and an keen advocate of the benefits, not just with Ballymena & Antrim athletes, but with young children throughout the province.

FUNdamentals involves teaching the basic elements of all physical activities: Running, Jumping, Throwing, Catching, Balance, Co-ordination, Speed & Agility. It is not restricted purely to track & field disciplines and is designed to prepare pre-teens to be able to participate in any chosen sport. The success of Terry's initiative can be seen by the large number of junior athletes that brave the wintery conditions at Antrim Forum every Thursday. Hopefully some of these will develop into successful senior athletes for the future.