Volunteer Recognition
Scheme

March 2025

Don Gardner – Jersey Rugby Club

Don has been a volunteer at Jersey Rugby Club for many years. He joined the club when his children were young, helping with coaching throughout the age groups as they grew older, and has now stayed on after they have left thanks to his passion for helping the next generation of rugby talent in Jersey. He is currently a coach in the Colts management team as well as being the Travel Coordinator for the whole minis section at the club, a job which demands hours of planning to ensure the young rugby stars can travel away to play exciting matches which will help with their development. By the end of the season Don will have arranged 60 away fixtures for Minis, Juniors and Colts, which shows how vital he is for everyone who are on those trips to both Guernsey and the South of England. As a coach he is respected by both fellow coaches, as well as the players themselves and helps guide both to further their skills. Being labelled by those who nominated him as ‘an integral cog in the JRFC Minis & Juniors machine’, it is clear to see Don has made an incredible impact on so many in his roles over his time as a volunteer at the club and is a worthy winner of this award.

Max Treharne – Jersey Water Polo Association

Max  has been a volunteer for a decade and is the current Co-President at the ever-growing club. Having played for many years, Max was keen to give something back to the sport he loves so much. As Co-President he has a number of tasks and one that stands out was the planning of the Jersey Water Polo Associations 50^th anniversary celebrations which was a great success last July with a fully subscribed tournament down at Havre Des Pas. He also coaches a number of teams, including U12 and U16 sessions in the junior set up, a mixed senior session and the ladies session. Each of these sessions are on every week, covering some of Max’s Saturday and Sunday, as well as his Wednesday evenings. His impact has seen the number of attendees in both the junior and women’s sessions increase significantly. As well as volunteering, Max is very much still part of the men’s side as well, which further highlights his love for the sport! Away from the pool he also does a lot of the admin for the club, making sure the club is being run smoothly behind the scenes, and ensuring players just need to turn up and enjoy the sport! He is respected by all at JWPA and is a deserved winner of the award.

April 2025

Susan Turpin – Jersey Squash and Racketball Association

As the Secretary of the JSRA, Susan is instrumental in the Association’s operations and strategic planning. She also serves as a volunteer coach for the Jersey Squash Academy, nurturing young talent and promoting female participation in squash. Her dedication is clear to see in her efforts to encourage more girls to engage with the sport.

Susan has represented Jersey in various competitions, including the Island Games and the European Team Championships. Last year, she assumed the role of player-manager for a young women’s team competing in the European Team Championships in Romania, marking the first time since 2017 that Jersey fielded a ladies’ team in the event.

Robin Tadier – Jersey Softball Association

Robin Tadier serves as the President of the JSA, playing a pivotal role in the development of softball across the Island. He is also actively involved on the field of play as captain of the ThunderCats, who have achieved success both locally and overseas in an indoor event hosted by Softball Ireland in Dublin.

He has been instrumental in organising and leading local sides for various tournaments. He is the co-founder of the Gladiators, which combined Jersey players with Irish guests, to compete in the Festiball tournament, whereby they took the crown.

May 2025 

Math Dubourg – Jersey Basketball Association 

Math  is a vital cog in the Jersey Basketball Association, as div 1 & 2 manager he will be present at all the league games, he also referees games along with assisting the table officials . Math also prepares the summer and corporate league fixtures and helps coordinate the venues to be used, A huge amount of time dedicated to basketball at all levels, overs 10 hours of Maths week across 4 days are dedicated to local Basketball. Jersey Sport are delighted to recognise Math as one of May’s Volunteers of the Month.

Karen Watts – Regent Skating Club

Karen Watts is the sort of volunteer that every sport organisation desires, somebody who is always one step ahead when it comes to administration, whether that is in-house work with arranging and chairing meetings, or sorting out entries for local, national and international competitions Karen does it all. She is also fantastically welcoming to all new members to Regent Skating Club. Jersey Sport are delighted to celebrate Karen as one of May’s Volunteers of the Month.

Sarah Earles – Jersey Rowing Club 

Sarah has been nominated not only for her contributions as the Jersey Rowing Club’s Vice Captain, but also her time and efforts in securing essential funds into the club, all whilst leading on the biggest rowing regatta of the year, the Jersey Rowing Regatta. 

Jenny Fitzgerald – Jersey Long Distance Swimming Club 

JLDSC President Jenny is described as an excellent role model, taking on tasks above and beyond her immediate role to help make the club accessible to all members. Jenny can often be seen as support crew in a kayak for swimmers training for long events or have a qualifier to complete. If not on or in the water supporting other swimmers, Jenny can be found always willing to crew or observe on a club swim event. The time, encouragement and support that Jenny dedicates to JLDSC is admirable, and her dedication to driving a team to make the club a better place for everyone is valued by the whole swim community.