The Horsforth Hawks have won Team of the Year at the Rounders England Awards 2026.
These are national awards. Hundreds of nominations came in from clubs across the country, and the winners were picked by a Rounders England committee.
Sports News Blitz are proud sponsors of the Horsforth Hawks Reds - and the Yorkshire-based team said in a joint statement: “Being chosen from that many clubs is a real honour for everyone involved with the Hawks.
“It's been a big year! The judges recognised how we've grown while staying a welcoming, inclusive club.
“Rounders England highlighted that Horsforth Hawks have enjoyed a remarkable year, tripling in size to become a thriving club in North Leeds and that our success combines competitive achievement with an outstanding commitment to inclusion and community engagement.
Welcoming, ambitious club
“They also shone a light on how we demonstrate how a welcoming, ambitious club can strengthen its community while growing the game.
“None of it would happen without the people behind the club.
“Thank you to our players, coaches, umpires and volunteers, and to everyone who has come along to a session, a tournament or a match.
“A big thank you as well to our sponsors, Horsforth Sports Club, Sports News Blitz, Two Degrees Below, Howdens kitchens and Woodside Ground Maintenance for backing the club.
Special award
“Alongside such a special award, we also came highly commended in two categories.
- Community Activity of the Year for our fantastic Community Rounders Weekend.
- Coach of the Year for our brilliant Haj and Sophie, who give so much to the club!
“We've always believed rounders should be for everyone, whatever your age, experience or ability.
“If you'd like to give it a go, play, volunteer or support the club, we'd love to hear from you!
“Here's to an even bigger 2027! 🦅”
If you are interested in playing rounders for the Horsforth Hawks, you can get in touch with them via their website.
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