SWINDON teenager Brandon Humphries has been named the National Satellite Club Participant of the Year, in recognition of his contribution and outstanding commitment to taking part in community sport.

The 14-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, has been an integral part of the success of the Swindon Shock Wheelchair Basketball Satellite Club, run at Commonweal School.

Brandon has regularly put up posters, led warm-up sessions and attended the club’s main training sessions.

The club will also support him to undertake the Level 1 Coaching Award as soon as he turns 16.

Satellite clubs - the £49 million National Lottery funded Sport England initiative - are extensions, or outposts of community sports clubs, which run out of a separate venue, usually a secondary school or college and specifically target the 11-25 age group.

Brandon said: “It is an honour and a privilege to receive this award for a sport I love to play.

“I have enjoyed being able to encourage both my disabled and non-disabled friends to participate in this great sport at my school and club.”

Sport England’s Executive Director for Community Sport, Mike Diaper, said: “I’m delighted that Brandon has been recognised for his outstanding commitment and achievement in sport.

“Satellite clubs offer so much for young people, from helping them to continue to play sport and lead active lifestyles to boosting skills such as teamwork.

“I hope Brandon continues to be an ambassador for the sport in his community.”