Team Shrewsbury event honours the talents of our sports stars
article Exceptional People Our Spotlight Riverside Senior Riverside Sport SHR ArticleA select group of our student-athletes gathered at the Chatrium Ballroom with parents, coaches and school leaders to celebrate their successful applications to Team Shrewsbury last Tuesday.
Led by the Director of Sports & Activities, Jason Bilinkewycz, the event paid tribute to the dedication and hard work of the student-athletes who shone brightly in representative sports throughout the year and have been recognised with a place within Team Shrewsbury.
With School Principal Robert Millar at the helm, the ceremony was a heartfelt celebration as he awarded the prestigious Elite Bronze, Silver and Gold accolades to students from Years 10 to 13.

About Team Shrewsbury: Similar to Team Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury School in the UK, Team Shrewsbury is a selected group of student-athletes that have been recognised for their contributions and commitment to school representative sport. These students have to apply each year to remain in the programme, sharing their self-reflections and reasons why they believe they deserve to be promoted.
The mission of Team Shrewsbury is to inspire exceptional people, celebrate outstanding athletes, motivate and encourage students and raise the profile of sport.
Membership falls into three categories: 1. Elite Bronze, 2. Elite Silver and 3. Elite Gold
Elite Bronze, Silver and Gold athletes in Team Shrewsbury will have their name placed on the Team Shrewsbury Honours Board in the Morris Forum; have access to school-run performance workshops/advice; and be provided with an exclusive Team Shrewsbury sports kit and items of Team Shrewsbury school uniform. Elite Bronze athletes will be provided with a discounted invitation to the Excellence Awards Dinner and other Sporting Events while Elite Silver and Gold athletes will be provided with a VIP invitation to the Excellence Awards Dinner and other Sporting Events.
Reflecting on the essence of the event, Mr Bilinkewycz emphasized the importance of innovation and determination in sports. “When we think about what makes sport powerful, it’s not just about filling our cabinets with trophies. It’s about the invaluable lessons we learn — resilience, teamwork and the relentless pursuit of excellence together.”
These students will now work with the sports departments to offer coaching for younger athletes – allowing them to inspire.
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