University of Manchester XXI Club

87th Dinner - 2019

87th Annual XXI Club Dinner

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17th November 2019 - Etihad Stadium, Manchester


Elections to the Club

Annual Elections

Megan Collins, Cheerleading
Nick Fennell, Hockey
Kathryn Field, Squash
Joseph Gray, Athletics
Georgia Harding, Ski
Harriett Knowles-Jones, Cross Country
William Major, Ski
Hamish McKitterick, Hockey
Stephen Murray, Hockey
Lilly Pinggera, Squash
Aimee Pratt, Athletics
Nadine El-Refee, Squash
Laura Rose Smith, Duathlon/Triathlon
Toryn Whitehead, Hockey
Stephanie Whittaker, Waterpolo
Sotia Zenia, Karate

Special Elections

Charlotte Lindsley, Gymnastics & Karate

Service Excellence

Rosie Bancroft, Para Swimming
Sophia Barnes, Canoe
Fred Dixon, Equestrianism
Annabel Edwards, Canoe
Frances Garnett, Swimming
Francesca Geraghty, Trampoline
Tom Hatfield, Mountaineering
Hannah Heslop, Lacrosse
Alex Hird, Swimming
Regina Ho, Squash
Laura Kelly, Netball
Adrienne Kuster, Football
Emma Mallett, Hockey
Sophie May, Gymnastics
Miles McEwan, Boat
Conor O’Brien, Football
Samim Sadid, Badminton
Anna Suzuki, Ski


Awards

Fresher's Cup: Stephanie Whittaker, Waterpolo
Jack Smith Cup: Cian & Tadhg Hickey, Basketball and Laura Birley, Equestrian
Jubilee Cup: Basketball


Speaker

Stacey Copeland

Stacey Copeland has represented her country in both football and boxing. In 2018 she made history when she became the first ever British woman to win the Commonwealth title. As a footballer she represented England U18s, played in an FA cup final and has also played abroad in America and Sweden. As an amateur boxer Stacey won a European silver medal and has now turned professional, winning the Commonwealth title in 2018.

Stacey is an experienced public speaker, she has spoken at the United Nations and European Parliament about women in sport, delivered a TEDx talk on performance anxiety, and with a focus on diversity, inclusion and motivation she speaks regularly for corporate or major charity organisations. In addition Stacey speaks at school presentations evenings, community events, and carries out regular inspiration visits to both primary and secondary schools to share her story and pave the way for the next generation.


Chairman's Report from AGM