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Commission Qld
Chair—Education
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About the Awards
The acknowledged founder of the modern Olympics, Baron
Pierre de Coubertin, was convinced that participation in physical
activity played a significant role in developing the individual.
The Awards are designed to recognise students who
demonstrate initiative, teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play
through participation in a variety of sports in the competitive
arena. These qualities are consistent with the fundamental aims
of the Olympic Movement. The Awards provide your school with
the opportunity to acknowledge your Award recipient.
The Pierre de Coubertin Awards strongly support physical
education and sport in schools and promote a commitment to
positive values. They aim to recognise good sportsmanship and
not just elite performance.
Eligibility
Students eligible for the Award must:
• NOT have received the Pierre de Coubertin Award on a
previous occasion;
• be enrolled in either year 10, 11 or 12 in 2015; and
• meet the criteria for the Award.
Blood Red Tar
John-Ryan Davis
The Southport School, 2013 Recipient
Inspired by Derek Redmond’s race at the
Barcelona 1992 Olympics
A faltering stride, a break in his movement,
The rumbling crowd silenced, ever so prudent.
A stumble, jitter and a spin,
No chance of gold, no hope to win.
A father leaps from the bustling stands,
To help a son, hunched on both hands.
Palms scared from the blood red tar,
Healed by a whisper, “c’mon son, it’s not that far”.
Excellence, friendship, the Olympic Spirit,
A journey incomplete, was there need to fear it?
Growing in strength, hope and determination,
This is the day he rises for his nation.
Faces streaming with tears of pride,
The emotions of the moment too overwhelming to hide.
Step by step, no matter how deep the pain,
He won’t run on this track, not ever again.
His father’s arms held him tight,
The strength to move, the end in sight.
Together they would walk the track,
A committed vow to not look back.
Green coats attempt to stop their quest,
This father knows what is best.
He brushes them off with dominate gestures,
An act of kindness though contentious.
These heroic events stand as an Olympic Movement,
That makes people reflect and look for self-improvement.
Many personal bests and world-records were set.
Derek Redmond however, we will never forget.
Criteria
Sport Participation
At some stage during years 7-12, the Award recipient must
have represented the school, district or region as a participant
in at least three sports in the competitive arena, demonstrating
initiative, teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play. One of those
sports must be on the current Olympic program.
Literary or Artistic Work
The Award recipient must submit an original piece of literary OR
artistic work, which illustrates their appreciation of the Olympic
Movement.
Literary or Artistic works can include, but are not limited
to, songs, poems, paintings or video footage of creative
presentations.
Literary works should be a maximum of 2 typed A4 size pages.
Artistic works should be a maximum A2 size or equivalent in a
3D context.
Alicia Kirk, Burdekin Catholic HS, 2014 Recipient
Encourage your nominee to be creative with
their submission. Artworks will be displayed
and exceptional presentations, literary works
and musical performances will be incorporated
into the Presentation Ceremony on 11 July
2015 in Brisbane.
Awards Ceremony and Leadership Program
FAQ
Certificates recognising Award recipients will be
presented at the official 2015 Pierre de Coubertin Awards
Ceremony in Brisbane on Saturday 11 July 2015.
Prior to the Ceremony each award recipient will have
the unique opportunity to participate in the Leadership
Program.
Is the Pierre de Coubertin Award for elite sportspeople
only?
No. The Pierre de Coubertin Award aims to recognise
good sportsmanship and not just elite performance.
Following the nomination closing date, all nominees and
their schools will be notified by email on the outcome
of their nomination. Successful nominees will also be
forwarded details of the ceremony.
The certificates of students unable to attend will be
mailed to their school for presentation at an appropriate
occasion such as a school assembly or Awards night.
Nomination Closing Date
The Queensland Olympic Council must receive
completed Award recipient information and literary or
artistic works by Friday 15 May 2015.
Recipient Nomination Forms and supporting works must
be sent to:
Queensland Olympic Council
69 Hale Street
Brisbane Qld 4000
OR
[email protected]
Nomination Checklist
• Nomination form completed and signed by the
Principal?
• Literary / artistic work completed and attached?
• Entry submitted no later than Friday 15 May 2015?
“The most important thing
in the Olympic Games is
not to win but to take part,
just as the most important
thing in life is not the
triumph but the struggle.”
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
Is there just one overall winner of the Award?
No. Every student who is nominated and fulfils the
criteria receives the Award from the Australian Olympic
Committee.
Do the three sports have to be Olympic Sports?
Only one sport needs to be an Olympic sport. The other
two sports can be any competitive sport. They can be,
but are not limited to, swimming, athletics, cross country,
hockey, tennis, soccer, rugby union, rugby league, AFL,
archery, baseball, netball, basketball, rowing, fencing,
diving etc. For a list of all sports on the current Olympic
Program go to www.olympic.org/en/content/sports.
Can I nominate more than one student?
No. Only one student per school can be nominated for
the Award each year.
How do I complete the Nominee’s Sporting Achievements
section on the Recipient Nomination Form?
Please limit response to the space provided and tick the
relevant box. Space has also been provided for one
concise sentence about the nominee’s sporting highlight
to date. Please discuss this with the nominee. If they
are successful, the information in this sentence will be
read by the Master of Ceremonies during the official
Awards Presentation Ceremony as the recipient receives
their Award on stage.
Why do I need to provide an email address for the
student?
All nominees are sent an email from the Queensland
Olympic Council to notify them of the result of their
nomination. If they are successful, the email will
include a personal invitation to attend the official Awards
Presentation Ceremony.
PLEASE NOTE
The President of the Australian Olympic Committee has indicated that
any marketing initiative which would allow a commercial organisation
to associate itself with the Pierre de
Coubertin Awards would be against the
spirit of the Awards and the commercial
interests of the Australian Olympic
Committee.
The Australian Olympic Committee will
retain the marketing and licensing rights
to their protected words, symbols and
other properties.
The Pierre de Coubertin Awards are
proudly presented by: The Queensland
Olympic Council
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The Queensland Olympic Council (QOC) is pleased to offer the Pierre de Coubertin Awards Honour
Board Program again in 2014. Many schools have taken up this opportunity and now provide a perma-
nent display in recognition of those outstanding students who have been worthy of the honour of this
prestigious Award.
The Queensland Olympic Council (QOC) is pleased to offer the Pierre de Coubertin Awards Honour
Boardhas
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designs have been approved for use by the Australian Olympic Committee and feature the Olympic
this prestigious Award.
Crest and Rings logo.
The QOC has again commissioned a special range of Honour Boards for your school to purchase. The
designs have been approved for use by the Australian Olympic Committee and feature the Olympic Crest
If you
like to order one of these Boards, including engraving of all your past Award
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[email protected]
or phone
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If you would
to order
one of these
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including
of all your past Award
recipients,
or for
more information please contact us via [email protected] or phone 07 3121 6428.
Option A $415 (plus delivery)
Option A $415 (plus delivery)
Dimensions areDimensions
600mm x 600mm
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Option B $460 (plus delivery)
Option B $460 (plus delivery)
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Delivery charges as follows (includes packaging and freight insurance):
Brisbane/Gold Coast: $37 Sunshine Coast/Ipswich: $41 Qld Country South: $45 Qld Country North: $53
Delivery charges as follows (includes packaging and freight insurance):
Brisbane/Gold Coast: $37, Sunshine Coast/Ipswich: $41,
Qld Country South: $45, Qld Country North: $53