Tricia Sharpe

I am delighted to nominate the truly unique and inspirational Tricia who has been a community leader in Brentwood, supporting young people, including those with disabilities, to enjoy and thrive in the sport of trampolining. For over thirty years she has been involved in promoting the sport in the home of the trampoline, Brentwood. In that time, she has launched two separate Clubs in the town and has trained competitors to the highest level. In recent years, she has been the dynamo behind a huge campaign to build a regional facility in Brentwood - this will finally be completed in Autumn 2011 with a fantastic dedicated hall that will also feature full disability access and a unique 'disability suite'. Trisha has dedicated thousands of hours to promote this project, writing business plans, grant applications and enthusing a huge team of supporters. Over the years, young people who want to just `take part` to those who needed high level training, whilst not forgetting those with access issues, have come to appreciate Tricia`s excellent knowledge - as well as her everlasting love. For the personal coaching of hundreds of young people to her constant planning and fundraising for the new centre, Tricia is an ideal candidate to carry the torch on behalf of Brentwood and she recognises the accolade of even being nominated! The Mayor of Brentwood, who has chosen Tricia`s Recoil Twisters club as her charity, is pleased to support the application.