Why Trophies Are Still Important In Modern Sports

By Ian Driggers


Trophies are rewards, put simply. Any athlete enjoys receiving a trophy for his or her hard work all season. It has nothing to do with how much the trophy is worth; it has to do with the symbol of success. In other words, a trophy is recognition and appreciation, which translates to future positive behaviours. Achieving in sports is no exception.

However, some tournaments also like to recognize golfers who have accomplished the most difficult shot in the game the hole-in-one. Hole-in-one golf trophies may also be awarded to skilful golfers who may not have necessarily placed in the tournament, but have carried out this significant achievement.

Desirable golf trophies and awards are typically made from silver, gold, pewter, resin, acrylic, bronze, crystal, or even wood. Probably the most famous football trophy of all is the Heisman Trophy. This coveted trophy is considered one of the most prestigious, and is awarded to the best player in the Bowl Subdivision of Division I Collegiate Football. Recent winners of the Heisman Trophy have included Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush, and Troy Smith. The 25-pound trophy is modelled after 1934 football player, Ed Smith, and is made from cast bronze.

Some golfing tourneys will also recognize those golfers that have accomplished the most difficult shot of the game; the hole in one. These golf trophies are awarded to those that have made this shot whether or not they have actually placed in the tournament. These trophies are made of all different types of materials, while gold, silver, and pewter are the most widely used.

But, not all awards are given on a professional level. Many players, young and old, enjoy this popular sport as a hobby and have joined baseball leagues in their own towns. Baseball trophies awarded in these smaller leagues may include Best Outfielder, Best Batting Average, Best Home-Run Hitter, Most Improved you name it! Awards are also given for fun and sportsmanship.

It is not just the professional leagues that are given trophies, however. All players, even in community leagues, receive some sort of special recognition for their time playing the sport, such as those that play in church rugby leagues. There are several different positions in rugby, and each one has its own trophy for the best player at that position for the season. Rugby trophies are even given for sportsmen like conduct and who can have the most fun playing. Trophies are the rewards for a well-played season.




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