CITY of York Athletics Club scooped four prizes at the England Athletics Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Awards.

At the awards ceremony at Headingley Carnegie, York's Richard Brown won the Service To Officiating Award for recognition of long service within the region.

Roger Everton was runner-up in the Official Of The Year, Track And Field Official category in recognition of his service to that sector of athletics.

In the Volunteer Of The Year, Services To Club Development category, City of York chairman Neil Hunter won the runner-up award.

He was commended for "demonstrating the commitment and drive to carry the club forward from an elected position".

In the Coach Of The Year, Performance Coach section, York's Paul Wilson won the runner-up award.

The award is given to coaches who "demonstrate understanding, knowledge and expertise, while working with athletes seeking to perform at and above the Regional Power of Ten targets".

The club will stage their presentation evening at Next Generation gym in Hull Road, on Friday, November 23, from 7.30pm.

The awards will be presented by UK javelin record holder Goldie Sayers. Tickets, at £10, are available by phoning Jan Rigby on 01904 762849.