Glitz and glamour at the Dolphin Striders awards
With a solid 32-year-history Dolphin Striders has upheld its original core values of providing a community venue for runners and walkers of all levels.
Glitz and glamour dominated the evening at the Dolphin Striders running club annual awards and presentations function hosted at Zimbali Country Club recently.
The evening saw the club acknowledge the achievements and significant milestones of club members who celebrated a number of outstanding results.
Founded in 1987, Striders was the first road-running club on the North Coast, catering for runners from Ballito, Tongaat and Stanger.
The first time trial in Compensation Beach Road attracted 40 runners, many of whom signed up there and then to form the club and with the assistance of the then Dolphin Coast council the club found its home in Dolphin Crescent.
The club’s annual half marathon was a very popular event on the provincial racing calendar for its scenic route and superior organisation, and was awarded ‘Best Organised Half-Marathon in KZN’ trophy on no fewer than five occasions.
The club also hosted the popular Indian Ocean Marathon for several years in conjunction with Ballito Rotary and Glenwood Harriers. This has been succeeded by the Deloittes Marathon, held annually from Ballito to Durban.
With a solid 32-year-history Dolphin Striders has upheld its original core values of providing a community venue for runners and walkers of all levels.
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The past year has ended on a high note for the club where many runners have flown the club colours in many races around KZN and the country while many have conquered international events and put the club on the international arena.
At the 2019 Comrades Dolphin Striders had a record field of 107 which included a silver medal win by Bafana Shozi.
Female runner of the year was Jenny Scott whose comeback after a spate of injuries has inspired many while the top man was Ben Killian.
The chairperson’s award went to Shannon Clark, whose commitment and dedication has seen many runners achieve personnel best times this year. Club person of the year was awarded to Sarah Swainson who has been the driver behind the club’s successful Jumpstart programme.
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