For the next generation
At this year’s SportsBall the stars of British sport will help the country’s brightest prospects to make their dreams of sporting success a reality. This exclusive black-tie event is open to all – from sports fans and sponsors to anyone with a passion for helping young people to succeed. Its unique, relaxed atmosphere makes for a great networking event. Join SportsAid at this year’s SportsBall for a truly inspirational evening.
One-to-watch award
SportsAid’s much-anticipated One-to-Watch Award showcases the very best of the next generation of British sport. Chosen from more than a thousand young disabled and non-disabled athletes nationwide, past winners include diver Tom Daley, sprinters Sally Brown and Jodie Williams and heptathlete Morgan Lake. In 2013 the award was presented by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge, SportsAid’s Patron.
By far the best black tie event I've been to and all of my clients emailed to say what a privilege it was to attend.
Mark Buller
MEET THE STARS
Mo Farah, Ellie Simmonds, Katherine Grainger, Sarah Storey, Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill are just a number of the sporting legends who have shown their support for the next generation by attending the SportsBall in recent years. It has also enjoyed the backing of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge, SportsAid’s Patron, who presented SportsAid’s One-to-Watch Award in 2013.
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Torvill and Dean
Previous SportsBall guests include:
Previous SportsBall guests include: Adam Gemili, Ade Adepitan, Amy Williams, Anna Hemmings, Anna Watkins, Annie Vernon, Ben Ainslie, Bradley Wiggins, Chemmy Alcott, Christian Malcolm, Christine Ohuruogu, Christopher Dean, Danny Crates, David Carry, David Florence, David Weir, Denise Lewis, Derek Redmond, Dina Asher-Smith, Duncan Goodhew, Ellie Simmonds, Gail Emms, Greg Rutherford, Katherine Grainger, James Cracknell, James Hickman, Jamie Baulch, Jayne Torvill, Jessica Stretton, Joe Clarke, Jonathan Edwards, Karen Pickering, Katherine Grainger, Keri-anne Payne, Kelly Sotherton, Kriss Akabusi, Leon Taylor, Linford Christie, Louise Hazel, Lutalo Muhammad, Mark Foster, Mark Hunter, Mary Peters, Matthew Pinsent, Millie Knight, Mo Farah, Naomi Riches, Natasha Baker, Perri Shakes-Drayton, Pete Reed, Rebecca Adlington, Richard Hounslow, Roger Black, Sally Gunnell, Sarah Storey, Sarah Winckless, Sharron Davies, Shona McCallin, Steve Backley, Steve Parry, Steve Redgrave, Steve Williams, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Tessa Sanderson, Tim Brabants, Tim Baillie, Tom Daley and Zac Purchase.
AUCTION
Donate
Do you have an auction item that could make a difference to a young athlete? We need your support to create lots and prizes that will entice a philanthropic audience to donate to the cause. We welcome any items or services of value, as well as money-can’t-buy and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Every donation makes a difference. For further information or to make a donation please contact SportsAid on 020 7273 1977 or mail@sportsaid.org.uk.
Auction Items
Some of the top prizes at last year’s SportsBall included:
- Golf for six people with Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent at Stoke Park.
- A bobsleigh ride for four people with the British bobsleigh team.
- A diving lesson for eight people with Olympian Leon Taylor.
- A skiing holiday for 16 people in Canada.
Join SportsAid at the SportsBall to help the next generation achieve their ambitions.
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