Honours in Sport
Sporting Achievements and Experiences at Archbishop Beck Catholic College
At Archbishop Beck Catholic College there is a strong tradition of sporting success, both in team sports and individual events.
Congratulations to all the students who have achieved outstanding sporting feats.
2018 / 2019
Basketball
- U19 Academy Basketball League – Northern Conference Winners 2019
- League Defensive player of the year Phil Devaney
- League Most Valuable Player Phil Devaney
- U19 National Quarter Finalists
- Dante Sofia – the first player from Archbishop Beck to sign a scholarship in USA at Laramie County Community College
- Under 14 Liverpool champs and chosen to represent Liverpool in
- U14 Merseyside Youth Games representatives
- U12 Development League Winners
Football
- U19 Merseyside finalists
Netball
- Year 7 – North Liverpool Champions
- Year 7 – Runners up in Netball tournament in Kent
- Year 8 – Runners up in Netball tournament in Kent
Athletics
- Student City Champions
- Katy Doherty – 300m
- Neve Kirkby-Collins – Shot putt
- Diana Emihulu – 75m
- Year 7 Girls Athletics team to qualified for the Merseyside Youth Games.
Hopefully we will have a couple of City champs by the end of the week!
Rowing
- Dragon Boat Race Winners
Trampolining
- Archbishop Beck CC Runners up in the Liverpool Schools Trampolining Competition
Sports Events
- U12 football coaching from Liverpool FC, Everton FC and Tranmere FC at Princes Park for the visit of the Giants
- College Basketball Academy attended Euro Camp in Barrow
- Former Wimbledon tennis star Anna Richardson visited the College to meet with students and to share her experiences as a professional tennis player
- School of Tennis training day for students
- Year 7 and 8 netball players’ residential netball/outdoor activities residential
- Year 7 Football Team visit to St Georges Park for a Football Experience
- 16 students complete their level 3 proficiency award in Bikeability
2017 / 2018
Basketball
- Archbishop Beck CC, representing Liverpool, win the Merseyside Youth Games
Athletics
- Student City Champions
- Josh Kirby-Collins – Shot Putt
- Ryan – 100m, 300m and triple jump
- William – Javelin
Rowing
- Dragon Boat Race Runners up
Rounders
- Year 7 and 8 Rounders team – finalists in the Liverpool City Tournament
Sports Events
- Jenna Dowling, Inline Skating World Champion, visits the College to work with sports leaders
- Students visited LJMU School of Sport and Exercise Sciences to take part in a series of workshops based around sport, health, exercise and performance
- Alumni, Stephen Smith and Darren Till, return to the College for a motivational coaching session
- SEND Olympic Legacy Event at the Archbishop Beck Community Sports and Tennis Centre
- Students attended a Tennis coaching programme at the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament
- 16 students complete their FA Level 1 award in Futsal
- 14 students complete their level 3 proficiency award in Bikeability
2016 / 2017
Football
- U16 Merseyside Cup Winners
- U16 Liverpool Cup Winners
- U14 Liverpool 5 a-side Cup Winners
Basketball
- U14 Liverpool Cup Winners
- U13 Merseyside Cup Winners
- U13 Liverpool Cup Winners
Athletics
- Student City Champion
- Josh Kirby-Collins – Shot Putt
Trampolining
- Archbishop Beck CC (Lucy, Molly and Sadie) win the Liverpool Schools Trampolining Competition
- Lucy Archer – third place overall
Tennis
- Year 8 Josh Kirby-Collins wins the ‘Boys Road To Wimbledon’ Tournament
- Year 7 Ciara Miller wins the Girls Road To Wimbledon Tournament
Boccia
- Archbishop Beck CC (Declan, Sophie and Megan) win the Liverpool Schools Boccia Tournament
Golf
- Archbishop Beck CC Key Stage 3 students win the Liverpool Schools’ Golf Strike Competition
Sports Events
- Students meet Katarina Johnson-Thompson at Wavertree Athletics Stadium
- Visit of Neil Danns, Champion Skateboarder to work with students in enrichment activities
- Sports leaders support students with disabilities at Kinball tournament at LJMU
- Randox Health ‘Grand National’ Tour visited Archbishop Beck – year 7/8 students were given a preview of the Randox Health Grand National Trophy in a special assembly. Jessica Dalgliesh from the Jockey Club and former jockey Carrie Ford attended.
2015 / 2016
Football
- U19 Merseyside Cup Winners
- U16 Merseyside Cup Winners
- U15 Liverpool Cup Runners up
- U12 Girls Football LSSP Tournament Winners
Basketball
- U19 Liverpool Cup Winners
- U12 Liverpool Cup Winners
Netball
- U12 team represent Liverpool at the Merseyside Games
Tennis
- College team represent Liverpool in the Merseyside Games
Athletics
- Student City Champions
- Josh Kirby-Collins – Shot Putt
- Aaron Taylor – High Jump
- Jack Hughes – 1500m
- Jordan McGrath – Shot Putt
Sports Events
- Visit to the College of Nathaniel Clyne, Liverpool and England player, for TV series and ESFA PlayStation Schools Cup.
- Visit of Alumni, Chloe Murphy, now professional tennis coach in Florida, USA
- Visit of Alumni, ‘Smith Brothers’, four outstanding boxing brothers
- Visit of Courtney Fry, Olympic Boxer and Jenna Downing, World Champion Inline Skater to work with College students on leadership
- Olympic Legacy Event, with visit from Baroness Sue Campbell
- National School Sports Week Daily Mile event in the College
- Students visit to Wimbledon
2014 / 2015
Football
- U13 Hillsborough Football Shield
Athletics
- Student City Champions
- Jack Hughes – 1500m
- Jordan McGrath – Shot Putt
Sports Events
- Olympic Legacy Day at the Archbishop Beck Sports and Tennis Academy
2013 / 2014
Football
- U16 Liverpool Cup Winners
- U16 Merseyside Cup Winners
Basketball
- U13 Liverpool Cup Winners
- U13 National Finalists in Nottingham
Netball
- U15 Liverpool League Runners up
Sports Events
- Andrew Sullivan, professional basketball coach, visits the College for coaching session
- Sporting Ambassadors from Archbishop Beck CC attend event at Wembley Stadium
- Jenna Dowling, Inline Skating World Champion, visits the College to work with sports leaders
- Fern Whelan, Everton Ladies Football, visits the College to do coaching sessions
- College Tennis Tournament held at the Tennis Centre
- Alice Mansfield represents Merseyside at English Schools Track and Field Championships at the Alexandra Stadium, Birmingham
- College students represent Everton FC at Volleyball tournament in Manchester
- Students visit to Wimbledon
2012 / 2013
Football
- U15 Liverpool Cup Winners
Basketball
- U12 Liverpool League Winners
- U12 Liverpool Cup Winners
Netball
- U14 Liverpool League Winners
Sports Events
- Year 7 Football trip to Holland
- Visit by Olympic Gold Medallist, Darren Campbell, as part of the Olympic Legacy
- Students visit to Wimbledon
- College Tennis Tournament held at the Tennis Centre
2011 / 2012
Football
- U14 Liverpool Cup Winners
- U14 Merseyside Cup Winners
- U14 Echo Cup Winners
Athletics
- Student City Champions
- Michael Kielty – Long Jump
- Elliot Hughes – 800m
Dodgeball
- U16 Regional Champions
Sports Events
- Visit of two members of the Great British Hockey team – Kate Walsh and Helen Richardson
- Year 7 Olympic Celebration Sports Event
2010 / 2011
Football
- U14 Liverpool Cup Winners
- U14 Liverpool Echo Cup Winners
- U13 Danone World Schools Cup represented England in South Africa
Athletics
- Student Champions
- Michael Kielty – Long Jump
- Elliot Hughes – 1500m
2009 / 2010
Football
- U13 ESFA National Schools Cup Winners
Athletics
- Student City Champion
- Jack Jeffries – 800m
Sports Events
- Visit of Olympic Gold Medal Athlete – Jason Gardner
2008 / 2009
Football
- U12 Merseyside Cup Winners
- U12 Liverpool Cup Winners
- U12 ESFA National Schools Cup Winners
2007 / 2008
Athletics
- Student City Champion
- Alice Mansfield – 100m
2006 / 2007
Athletics
- Student City Champion
- Alice Mansfield – 100m
2005 / 2006
Football
- U15 ESFA Girls Specialist Schools Cup Winners
2004 / 2005
Football
- U13 ESFA National Schools Cup Winners