Enabling Sporting Excellence

Paige Norris

Paige is an absolute asset and a backbone to the successful operation of Loughborough Sport. Paige’s enthusiasm to develop her skill set and determination to continue to support colleagues should be applauded, not least that this has all been over and above juggling her main administrative duties – for example she has taken additional responsibility for supporting Loughborough Sport with contracts-related matters.

Kath Swift

Kath is the bedrock upon which the success and operations of the Athletic Union sits. Through tireless work and constant dedication, Kath coordinates all the facility bookings for 61 AU clubs, the competitive programme for 140 teams and keeps over 300 coaches, coordinators and student captains up to date weekly with key information. The scale of the work she does defies belief; this academic year alone, she coordinated 1640 home and away games in BUCS league and knockouts. Kath is the cement in the foundation upon which history builds itself here and deserves this nomination for wider acclaim.

The Sports Grounds Team

The Sports Grounds Team are the unsung heroes of the Loughborough Sport Ecosystem. They play a pivotal role in enabling sporting excellence by creating and maintaining elite-level environments that empower athletes to perform at their best. Through sector leading maintenance methods, the team extends the longevity of surfaces, preserving the quality and usability of pitches for years to come. Recent feedback from the English Cricket Board highlighted the wickets prepared for an England Men's training as the best in the country.