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31 March 2008 |
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MULL GRAND TRAVERSE |
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Information has been sent through about the
Mull
Grand Traverse: Teams of 3 to 6 people tackle the challenging and
beautiful terrain of the Island of Mull on bike and foot. Further info can
be found on their
website. |
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30 March 2008 |
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FLETCHER TROPHY 25 MILE TT |
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Manx
Tri Club ladies were well represented in today's bright but cold and windy
Fletcher Trophy 25 mile TT. Where were the men on this tough course??
Eve was first lady home in a
time of 1:21:14. Full
results |
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28 March 2008 |
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CHURN N BURN SUPERSPRINTS |
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Get your
wetsuits on, dust off your bikes and re-lace your trainers! The Churn ‘n’ Burn SuperSprints
Series is coming to Town!
This
limited entry tri involves 400m open water swims, 10km bikes (two off road)
and 2.5km runs at each of the lovely Boundary and Chorlton Water Parks in
the northwest of England.
At the
events there’ll be cash prizes of £75, £50 and £25 for first, second and
third female / male finishers and trophies for the first relay team. Points
will also be awarded at each race, 20 points for first place to 1 point for
20th place with a series prize awarded to the highest female and
male scorers.
Add in
race commentary, friendly crew and sensible start times of 9.00am and you’ve
got a series of challenging, fun early season training events suitable for
the first timer to pro.
In
addition the events will be raising money for the ‘Streetgames’ charity that
enables disadvantaged young people to access sport and leisure activities.
Get
churning and burning!
For more
info:
www.uberfitevents.com
Diary
Dates – Saturdays, 9.00am
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- CHURN ‘N’ BURN 1, Boundary Water Park |
| May 31
- CHURN ‘N’ BURN 2, Chorlton Water Park, Manchester |
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14 - CHURN ‘N’ BURN 3, Boundary Water Park |
| July
12 – CHURN ‘N’ BURN 4, Chorlton Water Park, Manchester |
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27 March 2008 |
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TEAM ISLE OF MAN |
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Congratulations to Eve O'Hare who has been selected onto Team Isle of Man.
The team had a successful
Bertoni Gorey 3 Day event over the Easter weekend in Ireland.
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23 March 2008 |
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SPORTY EASTER WEEKEND |
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Russell Collister (120) was one of the nine MTC members who took part in the
Easter Festival this weekend. There were 180 competitors who
participated in the scenic 10km race in sunny, but bitterly cold and windy
conditions.
Full results.
Dave Kneen's photographs. |
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Anthony Bell-Scott went the distance in the Manx Mountain Marathon
completing the distance in a time of 5.34.05, putting him in 15th
position in a field of 119 competitors.
Full results |
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15 March 2008 |
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NIGEL'S SPORT RELIEF SWIM |
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done to Manx Tri Club's Nigel Hendy for braving the cold (7C...yes 7C!),
choppy Irish Sea today and swimming to Carrick Rock! If you would like
to sponsor Nigel for his brave effort, you can do so
here. Fellow Club member, Julie Lyness interviewed Nigel before he
set off: |
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part 1,
part 2
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Would you swim in this?? |
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10 March 2008 |
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CITY OF MANCHESTER 10K at SPORTCITY - SUN, 6 JULY 08 |
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Anyone interested in going to this event to race individually or as a team
should contact Gianni on 482942. Further details are available
here. |
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March 2008 |
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CLUMBER PARK CLASSIC DUATHLON - WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFIER |
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press about this morning's event at Clumber Park is that Russell has
qualified for the World Champs as he came first in his age group. Gav
came 6th in the same age group and Gianni finished 7th in his age group.
Well done guys! See the photos in the Photo Gallery. Times were
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Position in age group |
Position overall |
1st Run split |
Bike split |
2nd Run split |
Total transition |
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1:52:51 |
7th in 35-39
age group |
30th
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30:37 |
1:02:27 |
17:30
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2.14 |
| Russ |
1:53:36 |
1st in age
group 40-44 |
33rd
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31:26 |
1:03:14 |
17:15 |
1:38 |
| Gav |
1:55:23 |
6th in age
group 40-44 |
51st
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33:09 |
1:02:00 |
17:54 |
2.18 |
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Full results |
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March 2008 |
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MIDDLE DISTANCE TRAINING |
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March plan is available to download on the Training Page. It seems
there may be a question over whether these coached sessions will continue
after Easter if numbers do not improve. If you have not tried them
yet, why not give them a go...it isn't too late to join in now. It
would be a shame to lose these sessions. |
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EASTER FESTIVAL |
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popular Manx Harriers'
Easter Festival takes place in less than three weeks time. Entries
received after the 11th March, will incur a £5 per race surcharge. Are
there any MTC men interested in taking part in the 5km relay on Sunday
morning? We have entered at least one team the last couple of years. Please
see the forum if you are interested. |
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March 2008 |
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THIS WEEKEND'S RESULTS |
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Tri Club featured strongly in the 10km run on Saturday at the NSC. Positions
4,5,6,7,8 and 13 went to Club members. Martin Malone was the first
Club member over the line in a time of 36.14.
Full results Several Club
members took part in the first road cycling event of the season in sunny but
windy conditions.
Results
While we were struggling into the headwind
along the Ballamoar Straight, Anthony Bell-Scott was clocking up an
impressive 1.22.35 in the Beatle themed
Liverpool Half Marathon. This put him in 63rd place in a field of
nearly 4000! |
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29 February 2008 |
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LOONEYS OF RAMSEY SPRINT DUATHLON |
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2008 duathlon sponsored by
Looneys of Ramsey will be taking place at 6.30pm on Thursday, 24 April
at Mooragh Park, Ramsey. Please see the Events and Results page for
the entry form and maps of the course. The distances will be a 4.8km
run, 20km cycle and 2.8km run. Prize giving and refreshments will be
held at the Ramsey Rugby Club afterwards which has changing and shower
facilities available. Please forward your entry forms to June
Collister by Monday, 14 April. Anyone wishing to marshal for this event
should contact
June. |
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EVENTS THIS WEEKEND |
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Several Manx Tri Club members will be taking part in the
Manx Harriers Open Meeting 10km run at the NSC on Saturday at 3pm.
Others will be doing the first 2up Time Trial of the year starting in
Ballaugh on Sunday morning at 9am. Some will be doing both!!! |
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25 February 2008 |
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ARTHUR JONES FELL RACE |
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Graham had a busy weekend - not only did he compete in the IOM Swimming
Champs on Friday, but on Sunday he took part in the testing 15 mile
Arthur Jones Fell Race. His time was 3.07.48. Anthony Bell-Scott
was also out on the fells and came a very respectable 6th in a time of
2.37.51 in a top class field.
Full results |
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24 February 2008 |
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Congratulations to Niall Shimmin who has also qualified for the ITU World
Champs in Vancouver in June of this year.
And to fill you in with what else Niall is
up to...Since designing our very striking Tri Suits for the Island Games,
Niall has been asked by the IOM Island Games Association to design kit for
all sports for the
Aland Island Games in 2009. He is also currently working on
redesigning this website. |
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UP TIME TRIAL |
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cycling racing calendar gets off to a start a week today with the Manx
Viking Wheelers hosting the 2 up Time Trial. The first riders are due
off at 9am with sign on at the Wildlife Park. If you wish to enter, please
do so by Tuesday of this week at Bikestyle. At the moment, as entries
are so low, the event is being in danger of being cancelled. |
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MANX TELECOM 10MILE TT League entry forms |
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These will be available on Tuesday, 26 February from Bikestyle, Eurocycles,
Erin News, Simpson's Hardware (Peel) and Looneys of Ramsey. Entry fees
cost £35 for seniors and £20 for juniors and should be returned by
Wednesday, 26 March. Round one is on the Jurby course on Wednesday, 9
April at 6.45pm. |
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ISLE OF MAN SWIMMING CHAMPS |
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done to Niall and Graham for competing in the Men's 16 and Over 1500m
Freestyle event held on Friday evening. Niall completed the distance
in a time of 18:41.23 coming second overall. Graham's finishing time
was 19:44.42.
Full results |
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18 February 2008 |
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TRIATHLON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS VANCOUVER, CANADA |
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There are now three Manx Tri Club members who will be wearing GB kit at this
year's
ITU Triathlon
World Championships Vancouver, Canada. Paul Cubbon will be joining
Gav Quayle and Juan Kinley on the start line on the 7th June. |
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17 February 2008 |
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IOMCA CALENDAR |
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IOM Cycling Association Calendar is now available at Bikestyle and
Eurocycles for £3. |
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February 2008 |
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good time was had by all this morning. We were blown up to the North
on the Southerly wind, but were given a nasty reality check coming down
Bride hill and into Ramsey. The Pool Cafe stop was a welcome break,
though not all managed the dreaded Rest and be Thankful climb out of Ramsey
with coffee and cake on board ie those dressed in pinks and reds with
ponytails!! |
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February 2008 |
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SOCIAL RIDE AND CAFE STOP |
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weather forecast looks a whole lot better for tomorrow. The ride WILL
take place - meet at the NSC Outdoor facilities at 8:30am for an 8:45am
start. Remember to bring a pump, spare inner tubes and money for the cafe. |
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IOM SPORTS AWARDS |
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Congratulations to Manx Tri Club member, Lara Ward who has been nominated
for this year's Sportswoman of the Year (for shooting). The Award
ceremony is due to take place at the Villa Marina on the 20 March with Nigel
Mansell as the guest of honour. Nominations are as follows: |
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SPORTSMAN
Jonny Bellis (Cycling)
Mark Cavendish (Cycling)
Conor Cummins (Motorcycling)
Peter Kennaugh (Cycling)
Alex Lloyd (Motor Racing)
David Knight (Motorcycling)
Dave Molyneux (Motorcycling) |
SPORTSWOMAN
Helen Bannan (Kick Boxing)
Emma Dooley (Judo)
Zoe Gillings (Snowboarding)
Olivia Rawlinson (Swimming)
Lara Ward (Shooting) |
TEAM
Island Games Cycling
Isle of Man Hockey
Isle of Man Special Olympics
Isle of Man Ladies Squash
Junior Girls Crown Green Bowling
Manx Harriers Cross-Country |
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ISLE OF MAN AMBASSADOR
Mark Cavendish (Cycling)
Zoe Gillings (Snowboarding)
Mark Higgins (Rallying)
Alex Lloyd (Motor Racing)
David Knight (Motorcycling)
James Toseland (Motorcycling) |
DISABILITY
Guy Adamson (Special Olympian)
Lawrence Dyer (Special Olympian)
Rusty Kneale-Barrow (Archery)
Karl Monaghan (Special Olympian) |
COACH
Gary Crease (Squash)
Mike Doyle (Cycling)
Matt Dyson (Hockey)
Peter Kennaugh Senior (Cycling)
Di Shimmell (Athletics)
Nick Workman (Gymnastics) |
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CLUBMAN/OFFICIAL
Michael Boulton (Football)
Les Callow (Squash)
Dicky Gale (Football)
Gary Hinds (Cycling)
Bridget Kaneen (Athletics)
Mike Kennish (Swimming) |
UNDER-21 MALE
Jonny Bellis (Cycling)
Josh Green (Badminton)
Grant Halsall (Swimming)
Billy Harris (Tennis)
Peter Kennaugh (Cycling)
Jamie McCanney (Motorcycling)
Alex Rockwell (Motorcycling) |
UNDER-21 FEMALE
Gemma Astin (Athletics)
Sarah Astin (Athletics)
Olivia Curran (Gymnastics)
Shelley Kennish (Bowling)
Olivia Rawlinson (Swimming)
Lauren Whelan (Athletics) |
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MIDDLE DISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR FEBRUARY |
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Thursday night middle distance training
programme is now available to download. Meet at the NSC Grandstand
at 6pm for a 6.15pm start. |
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February 2008 |
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TUESDAY NIGHT TRAINING RIDES |
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The Manx Viking Wheeler's Tuesday evening training sessions on the NSC
perimeter track will start on Tuesday 5th February and run for 8 weeks. The
sessions will run from 18.30 until 20.00. To be covered by BC
insurance, all riders must be members of an affiliated cycling club. There
is a small charge and riders are required to wear helmets. This training
session is for competent riders over the age of 12. |
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CLUMBER PARK CLASSIC DUATHLON - WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFIER |
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Manx Tri Club members will be competing in the
Clumber Park Sprint Duathlon on the 8 March 2008 in an attempt to
qualify for the World
Duathlon Championships to be held in Rimini, Italy later this year. |
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are planning our own duathlon this year in Ramsey. The proposed date
is Thursday, 24 April. As soon as more information is available it
will be posted here. |
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RESCHEDULED SOCIAL RIDE AND CAFE STOP - THIS SATURDAY 9 FEBRUARY |
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There were 4 brave souls who braved the chilly conditions on Saturday - two
cafe stops were apparently necessary! Lets hope this Saturday will be
better. |
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February 2008 |
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SOCIAL RIDE AND CAFE STOP
CANCELLED TODAY!! |
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Today's weather is more conducive to sledging - see you on the hills!!
The ride and cafe stop has been postponed until next Saturday. |
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February 2008 |
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UPDATE ON THE SOCIAL RIDE AND CAFE STOP THIS SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY |
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If the
weather is as bad as is predicted, (ie snowy and icy conditions) then the
ride and café stop tomorrow (2 February) will be postponed until next
Saturday, 9 February. However, if it isn’t that bad, we will go ahead.
I will post a message on the website before 8am tomorrow morning stating if
the ride is cancelled. |
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Another
weather website...this one with a snow forecast! |
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28 January 2008 |
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TRAINING SESSIONS |
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There are a couple of coached training sessions that are particularly good
for triathletes to take part in especially at this time of the year.
On Tuesday nights, Masters swimming at the NSC is a good place to meet many
other triathletes and receive some valuable coaching tips from Jack Coop.
The pool is divided into four lanes, two are used for swimmers wishing to
work on all four strokes and the other two are used for triathletes wanting
to work on their front crawl technique.
On Thursday nights, Chris Quine and Graham Davies (UKA Licensed coaches) run
a training session at the NSC track. The
programme is
available to download. The session usually includes a warm-up, some
stability and dynamic stretching exercises and then the scheduled training
session (which takes place on the track or on South Quay). The evening
ends with a warm down and stretch. The charge is only £1 plus £3.20 if
the session is to take place on the track.
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27 January 2008 |
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SOCIAL RIDE AND CAFE STOP - THIS SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY |
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Manx Tri Club will be holding their first social of the year this Saturday,
2 February in the form of a ride from Douglas up to Ramsey and beyond.
We will be stopping off at the Ramsey Pool Cafe for coffee and cake, before
making our way back to Douglas via the coast road. Please meet at the
main entrance to the NSC Outdoor facilities at 8:30am for an 8:45am start.
Remember to bring a pump, spare inner tubes and money for the cafe. All are
welcome to join us. For further information call Tanya on 415181. |
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January 2008 |
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Happy New Year to you all!
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Please note that Membership Fees are now due. Please refer to the
Membership page for further information. |
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Dates for some of the planned events for this year have been added to the
Events and Results page. |
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you are interested in becoming a
Motorcycle Referee or a
Referee, funding is available from the Club. Please contact
June if you would like further
information. |
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| The
Sports Council are asking for
nominations for the Sports Awards Ceremony to be held in the Villa
Marina on the 20 March 2008. The closing date for nominations is the
25 January 2008. |
